https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-01-07.pdf 05565ac673405fdefa97eee2f0412d32 PDF Text Text r. •? NEWS. wrap liss expands production here Vicious dogs taken from shelter Page 10 Page 9 Strong 2nd half carries Saxons Page 8 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Monday’s storm leads to accident Limited visibility lai to a -wv-rar tecidem Monday afternoon when ■nmramis stopped suddenly to avoid hitting a semi-truck that nearly jack-knifed on the slippery pavement. No one was injured in the minor accident that took place in Thomzpple township north of Middleville Monday HastingsBanner at 12:20 p.m Accocdrsp to rejjorn from the Barry Cotimy Sheriffs Department, icy road conditions and limited visibility ccotriMnd io o- car accident Sheriffs Deputy Don Glasgow said Todd M. Sifter. 21. of 312 E. Clinton St. Htsttogi. traveling- south on Middleville Retd near Parsiaiee Road when he stopped his 19&0 Mercury to hitting R semi that began to in to»at tOha. Fottowtag behind Slater. Michael S. Bari. 23, of 64 Buckingham SW. V'yi.-ming, told policti f ' wing snow Slater wop prevented him fnm si j his 1978 wail it was KM. Utt. i Ban struck she back ftihiar damage to botlr The semi-track, ^ek-ltnifc, continued. GliAgow said viifti feci at dine of t i citttforawwefewed. " **" PRICE PRICE 2S' 1 Delton fisherman survives half-hour plunge in icy lake by JefT Kaczmarczyk A Delton man who spent close to half an hour in icy water on New Year’s Day is fine after his rescue by Hickory Corners firefighlws. Jack A. Andrews, of 11949 S. Fair Lake Rd, had been ice fishing on Big Gilkey Lake in Barry Township las’. Thursday afternoon when he decided to call it a day close to 4:30 p.m. As he walked back to shore, the 2-inch thick ice broke beneath him, plunging him into freezing cold waters. Over 150 fee: from shore and unable to swim, Andrews began calling for help, r, causing Glasgow about five ml, xml no according to Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Bill Johnson. "Fortunately he had the presence of mind to lay back and float,” Johnson said. "He was wearing lots of clothes, wliich probably saved him. Hypothermia didn’t take effect” A neighbor on shree heard the yelling and called the sheriffs department. Because the water was cold and hypothermia sets in quickly, Johnson said divers were sent along in case Andrews had lost consciousness and fallen below the water. But arriving rescue workers found the 53-year-old Andrews still bobbing in die water. Workers took a canoe out io Andrews but were unable to lift him into it, Johnson said. Firefighters from Hickory Comers then took a boat out and were able to lift Andrews from the water. Still conscious when lie was taken back to shore, Andrews refused medical treatment and was taken home. But even after removing his wet clothing and drying off, he was still shaking up to 45 minutes later, Johnson said. Officials speculated Andrews took a different route on his return trip and had the misfortune to cross a section of ice that was thinner than the surrounding ice. Two to face charges after faked hold-up Saturday at Cappon Shell •I post* pidniit Andrew was -jjuWc.W tdmttify the driver otfee car. snd no 6’ A a * were issued Gia. JP* said. Workers from tht Michigan State ’Highway Dtjparmk-nr were sent to cut fee rid.! oat of the ctr before ?i ccold be rewvsd.Glcsjnwrjid: guilty to charts .Sobers Cuknsl, the driver x- a fiery Ntateite MXSicnt in Nauwiwf that ciwimnd fwa fr.«, entered pleas of not guSty to two <rf brenicidemawUugW Wednesday in Barry County vuvaUCourt, scheduled for A pretnt! Jan. 13 bel Court Judge ■'“Sto' oulTOt nor hli tuomey Chaxk-s Stihs. were preaere -n court Wednesday. A popr wavier of arraignmeni and pte*»w entered on Oukrust s bersdf. Nd i^ial d&re been :scs. Oulrea, 23, ot <183 E. Mun St.. Vermofflviife, wat. bound <w.’ to circuit oxirt Dec. 14 <yi charges that he was responsible for the deaths of two passengers Wtetwere riding is hi3 truck when fh: accifem tori; place <w Nev. Gregg bumf nd. 23, of484 Vi E. Main S .. Venmmrefile, diet the next day in tie bora treatment ush rtf Brooten Ktohadwr. H<»rpitel in Katamazoz from irjurie.- recnir.Jd i.i fee accident. Shelta L AUen. 15. of 121S. Main St. :■died two weeks later in the Breiison burn writ where she was taken after the accWere. Police have charged -hat Oukrust was fcriwog 96 mph in a 25 jnph zone when .:iiS pickup truck Irft da: rerad, hit a tree, rUfed onto its >ide arri bunt into liames. Accendtng ’ o lab reporu. Udrni« s fcood-tdcohol level was .24 percc«r Portly after d>e accident. .The two felony charges eact carry Wrimu®-sentences of J $ years in rail sud-or $7,500 fines.. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Two Hastings men wJl face charges in court next week following a faked armed robbery that led to a high-speed car chase . << -Juoufih three we* . Michigan counties early Saturday morning. David A. Woltjcr, of 2245 Iroquois Trail, and Todd A. Vickery, of 1142 S. Jefferson St., weir arraigned Monday in 56th District Court on charges of embezzlement and conspiracy to embezzle property over S100. 'They face preliminary exam on Monday in district court. The felony charges stem from what police originally thought was an armed robbery Tim and Tammy Case are delighted with their daughter, Kimberly Anne, shortly before 5 a.m. Saturday at Cappon who is the newest local celebrity — Barry County’s first baby of 1988. Shell Quick Mart gas station at 135 E. Green St. in Hastings. Police now believe that Woltjcr, 24. who had several warrants out for his arrest, and Vickery, 20, a Cappon employee, conspired to stage tie robbery to provide Woltjer with money to flee the state, said Hastings Police Officer Michael Leedy. The infant is the Cases’ first child. Bom at Kimberly Anne Case arrived a day late ac­ Previously convicted of several offenses, 6:17 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1 in Pennock Hospital. cording to the doctor's calculations, but she Woltjer had violated terms of his parole and Kimberly weighed 8 lbs. 14W oz. and made her debut into the world just in time to there were bench warrants out for his arrest, measured 21 '^-inches in length. scoop up the honor of being Barry County’s Leedy said. The Banner's annual “First Baby" Contest first baby of 1988 in conjunction with the Ban­ "He knew he was going back to prison, so ner s annual contest. specif e.-» that the child must be bom within the boundaries of Barry County to married he decided to leave the state and went to Kimberly Ls the daughter of Tammy and residents of the county. Ano-hcr baby bom at Tim Case of 1805 E. V/’oodlawn Ave., Vickery to ask to borrow the money,’’ Leedy Hastings. Pennock Hospital on New Year's Day. prior said. to Kimberly's birth, was the daughter of “ft's pretty great," said the new father. Vickery told Woltjer he didn't have the Eaton County residents. "We were kinda surpri:a_d (to have the first money, but the two devised a way to stage "Luckily, we hadn't planned on doing baby of the year) because she was one day the robbery so that Woltjer would get the anything special New Year's Eve,” Tim said. late...I told die nurse we’d never be able to cash, and Vickery wouldn’t be implicated, plan that again. It really surprised us (to uin Leedy said. the contest) and we really enjoyed it." Story Continued on Page 2 Kimberly Case is county’s first baby of new year "Vickery said, ’Okay, I'll give you the money out of the till and give you a 10-minute headstart’,” Leedy said. Shortly after 5 a.m. qo Saturday, Vickery called poliie io?rej>orl the armed rubbery, Leedy said. After Leedy arrived, Vickery told him a man with a handgun had come in. demanded money from the cash register, cut the telcphon* cord and drove away in a wliite Toyota. The man took only the undisclosed amount of cash and left the store, Leedy said. At first police treated the crime as an armed robbery, but were puzzled by aspects of the alleged robbery. First, Leedy said, Vickery's description of the robber was so detailed, police suspected Vickery either knew or had seen the robber before. "Vickery described him to a T," Leedy said. "The description fit perfectly." Second, the robber stuck the knife used to cut the phone cord in a counter top before leaving the building. Leedy said it was unusual for a robber to deliberately leave a weapon behind after committing a crime. Hastings police were initially unsure what route Woltjer had taken, but they contacted other law enforcement officials to set up a blockade in the area to watch for a white Toyota. At 5:40 a.m., police in Lowell, who had set up a roadblock, spotted the car driven by Woltjer heading north. Police began following as the chase continued through eastern Kent County into Ionia County, reaching speeds beyond 80 mph on icy roads, Leedy said. At one point, law enfo.cement officials from Lowell and Ionia Police, Kent and Ionia County Sheriffs Departments, and Rockford and Ionia Mate police troopers participated in the hour-long chase. In Ionia County, Woltjer ran a roadblock set up by sheriffs deputies, but no accidents occurred and no one was hurt, police said. Also in Ionia County, Leedy said, a sheriffs deputy pulled out in from of Woltjer and swerved back and forth to slow Woltjer down. The icy pavemen: caused the deputy to slide into a ditch, but the delay allowed police to catch up to the Toyota. At that point, police were able to read the license plate on the back of the car. The Michigan plate did not belong to the car, but was registered to Woltjeris father, Leedy said. "Right away, our department knew who it was,” Leedy said. Rockford state police troopers picked up the chase on M-44 heading east and south on M-66, police said. The car chase ended at the three-way intersection of Dick Road and ParmeterRoad in Ionia County when Woltjer lost control of his car on the icy pavement and slid off into a marsh. Five of the pursuing police vehicles also slid off the road, Leedy said. None of the vehicles were damaged and no one was injured. Story Continued on Page 2 New pres, wants Chamber in spotlight by Kathleen Scott Getting the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce out from behind the scenes and into the spotlight is one of John Horaney’s goals this year. Horaney began serving as president of the chamber Jan. 1, after one year as president-elect and one year on the board of directors. As president, he wants to let area residents learn more about the chamber. "I'd say our goal this year is to make everybody in the community aware that the Chamber of Commerce is available to serve them, whatever their needs are," fays Horaney. "The chamber is called upon by people who want to know more about the community where to eat if there is a building available for business - whatever the question, that’s where they call first.’ He says the chamber "has been quiet and behind the scenes for a long time,” and he would like to change that. Horaney, 39, is a Lansing native who came to Hastings three years ago when he was appointed store manager for Felpa asch Food Center in Hastings. He has been with Felpausch Corp, for 13 years. Previously, the. Lansing Community College alumnus served as manager at the Felpausch stores in Marshall and Charlotte. He was a chamber board member in those cities also. Horaney says there has been a misconception about membership in the local chapter. ’Some people think the chamber is basically a retail organization and it’s really not," he explains. "It’s a community organization. And the chamber serves everyone in the community, whether they’re members or not." The primary function of the chamber, which he says not only serves the city of Hastings, but also surrounding areas, is to promote the area, “not only as a great place to work, but also a great place to live, whether it’s through referrals when people call for information on the area or through functions like the holiday ball or SummerFest." "Its an exciting community and we've got a lot going on," he says. Horaney adds that he would also like to see more non-retail people join the current 160 members. Among those members are people from the industrial, professional, medical and legal ranks, as well as unaffiliated individuals, but he says he wou’i still like to see more. "The chamber, even though it's one large organization, is divided so people in the individual areas can be part,” he explains. "The ultimate goal would be to have every tjpe of business in the community, as well as the industries, involved. "Hopefully, as the year goes on, we can become involved in more activities and get more industrial and professional people involved," he adds. ■ Members pay dues to belong to the chamber, he says, and money from the dues is used to "promote the finer parts of the city" and surrounding areas. "The chamber helps everyone in town because it promotes the city,” says Horaney. ’’They're really the promotional material for the city. "Any time people do business in town, that helps the town in economic growth. We Story Continued on Page 9 John Horaney is the new Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce president. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 7, 1988 Rep. Bender relates life on the job with students Faked robbery ...continued from page 1 Woltjer left the car and ran a half mile through the fields before he gave up to police shortly after 6:30 a.m., l-eedy said. "he just more or less laid down and couldn't run any more," Leedy said. Ionia state troopers made the arrest and took Woltjer back to Ionia until Hastings Police could pick him up later. Police also recovered the money taken by Woltjer. A 16-year-old girl, who was in the Toyota with Woltjer, was released to the custody of her mother Saturday after police determined she did not have prior knowledge that the robbery would take place. At his interview with Hastings police following the arrest, Woltjer admitted that he and Vickery had set up the robbery, and Vickery was arrested by police later that day, Leedy said. When questioned by police Vickery admitted his part in the crime, Leedy said. After further questioning, Vickery also told police that no gun had been useJ during the staged hold-up, Leedy said. Prior to Saturday's robbery, a bench warrant had been issued for Wolljer's arrest for failure to appear in Barry County Circuit Court on Dec. 23 for a probation violation hearing. Earlier Woltjer had been charged with failure to follow his parole curfew and failure to pay assessed court costs. Both stemmed from his 1986 conviction in Barry County Circuit Court on charges of resisting and obstructing a police officer, and receiving and concealing stolen property over S100. He was sentenced to one year in Barry County Jail and five year's probation following conviction on those charges. A conviction on the pending embezzlement charge carries a maximum 10 years in jail or a S5.000 fine. The maximum penalty for conspiracy to commit embezzlement is 10 years or S 15,000 fine. Bond for Woltjer was set at S20.000, and bond for Vickery was set at S7.500. Rep. Robert Bender. R-Middlcville. brought his job home or at least close to home last week as he spoke to Hastings High School students about working life in the state House of Representatives. The students he spoke to are involved in Youth and Government, a new program at the high school, supervised by Laurence Christopher, for students to learn first-hand EVENTS 1. Millard Fillmore Birthday Party • January 7 stop at Bosley’s this Thursday for Millard's Party. Sing "Happy Birthday" to Millard a>.d get a $2.00 gift certificate, party favors and a piece of his cake, (limit 20) 2. National Hobby Month - January. Show us your hobby at Bosley’s this week and we will show you a $3.00 gift certificate. 3 Great Lakes Sled Dog Race - January. Ride your dog sled down South Jeffer­ son this week and get a $5.00 gift cer­ tificate. The dogs get a can of Alpo. (Limit 3) 4. National Joygerm Day - January 8. Nobody spreads the joygerm like we do on South Jefferson. We can cure the grumps, the moans, the groans, and the ever deepening January Doldrums by filling your heart with joy. Try us this week. 5. National Oatmeal Month - January. Bring us a dozen homemade oatmeal cookies and you get a $2.00 gift cer­ tificate this week. (Limit 10,'that's all Mike can eat.) 6. National Prune Breakfast Month January. Tell us in 25 words or less what is good about prunes and get a $2.00 gift certificate and a can of prune juice. 7. Fun in the Sun Postcard Sale • January 8-9. Send a postcard to someone in a warmer climate describing what a great time we are having this winter and we will pay the postage. 8. National Soup Month - January. Bring us your best homemade soup, and plenty of it, and we will give you a $3.00 gift cer­ tificate and a South Jefferson Street Souvenir Soup mug. (Limit 3) 9. Best Wishes to Wendell Strickland, retir­ ing from the insurance business as of January 1. (Gift certificates are limited to one perse per month and, unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or older.) Two men remain hospitaliz­ ed in Grand Rapids after a serious one-vehicle accident on New Year's Day east of Hastings. Richard L. Aldrich, 27. of 6335 Park Lake. Bath, re­ mains in critical condition in the surgical intensive care unit of Butterworth Hospital. John M. Hcuss, 15. of 2086 Old Valley Cl., Kentwood, was listed in good condition as of late Wednesday afternoon. According to troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Team, Aldrich was driving eastbound on Woodlawn Road just west of Barber Road shortly before 2 a.m. when the accident took place. As the 1985 Toyota pickup passed from the blacktop to the gravel surface of Woodlawn Road, the truck began to rotate clockwise, troopers said. The sliding truck hit a bank, flipped onto its right side, and struck a tree with the truck’s cab. Both were taken by Hastings Ambulance to Pen­ nock Hospital and later transferred to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Neither were wearing seatbelts, troopers said. Hcuss later told troopers the two brothers were on their way to Nashville, though Hcuss said he did not know why Aldrich had taken that particular toute. Hcuss also told troopers that his brother had been drinking before the accident. Because of snow on the roadway, troopers were unable to determine the speed of the truck before it hit the tree. No citations have been issued yet. and the investiga­ tion ’is continuing, troopers said. Youngsters “on the air” as March of Dimes supporters Bender describes a typical day in the Michigan House of Representatives to students in the Youth and Government program at Hastings High School. -------------------------------------- r------- •-------------------------- Know Your Schools Information about the Hastings Area School System: In keeping with the holiday spirit of giving, students and staff members in the Hastings Area School System were involved in several projects that brought happiness to many needy families and individuals this past Christmas. At the high school, the senior class ’’adopted” seven needy families in the Hastings area. The students collected food and clothing for the families in order to give them a sense of hope for better times during the holidays. Carpet & Upholstery ( Complete Car Cleaning WASH & VAC.................. AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 4. 5. Little Bucky celebrates the Blue Earth Flurries and Frolic (Jan. 9-10) by starting his January Dollar Days sale this week. You should see the flurry of activity around here when the Buck is buying the weekly specials that you get to frolic in while shopping our Reminder ad. Our Sentiment Shop now has Valentine Cards on Display. Shop early for the best selection. Senior Citizens get a 10% discount on durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, etc.) from Bosley’s Home Health Care Department. One way to save money on your health and beauty purchases is to look for the “Value Priced" signs throughout our store. Another way to save even more money is to shop our large selection of generic products. They are indicated by our "Compare and Save” signs. Bosley’s is open every Sunday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and weekday evenings until 8 p.m. to serve you. QUOTE: “The human race is faced with a cruel choice, work or daytime television." — Unknown .OSJLEyisis F-PHRRmACY SOUT-< JEFFERSON STREET MWNTOWN HASTINGS - MS-3429 Students across the state submit proposed legislation for the April session, says Turn­ hull. .md orgnanizers selected the best ones Some of the bills they will discuss include one on property tax revision, another on abortions covered by Medicare, and others on welfare distribution and school competency. Besides two days of work in the House chambers, they will also attend meetings and listen to speakers. While the program is for students interested in a political career, like Brian's brother. Scott, president of the Youth and Government chib, it is also for teens who want to learn more about the government. Brian said he learned more about the job of slate legislators after listening to Bender. "They put in a lot more work at the state level than 1 thought." he said. “They have four sessions each week, plus time in office and all the traveling they have to do.” Rep. Robert Bender shares insights of his job. CLEANING 3. ing attention,” said Bender •Some are talk­ ing. some are reading the newspaper, some are using the phone. People will he arguing very impassionatcly on an article and no one will seem to be listening. "But you pretty much know what's going on with a bill before it even hits the floor.” he added, explaining that each representative has time to study proposed bills before they are introduced. He said, however, that when an amendment is discussed, people pay attention. The 25 students in the Hastings program will probably pay attention when they join high schoolers across the state in Lansing for four days in April. While there, says sophomore Brian Turnbull, one of the Hastings students, the pseudo-politicians will sit in House seats (the House will be in recess), debate bills they have already prepared and pass mock legislation. Two hospitalized after New Year’s Day accident South Jefferson STREET NEWS 2. about legislative work. Bender described an average day and an average week in the House to the students and briefly discussed session times, formal and procedures for passing legislation, committee work and other parts of his job. He also told the students about floor action. "Sitting in the gallery overlooking the floor of the House, you might think nobody's pay- Behind Bosley’s by $1 A *V Key Cleaning Service FREE ESTIMATES & INSURED 803 West State Street, Hastings 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M MONDAY-FRIDAY 5 Years Experience in Barry County \ PHONE — 948-8381 NOTICE of MEETING DATES for BARRY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION The following dates are for the regular Barry County Planning Commission meet­ ings in 1988: □ January 25, 1988 □ July 25, 1988 August 22, 1988 □ Feb. 22. 1988 September 26, 1988 □ March 28, 1988 □ October 24, 1988 □ April 25, 1988 □ November 28, 1988 □ May 23, 1988 □ December 19, 1988 □ June 27, 1988 NOTICE Of MEETING DATES for BARRY COUNTY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The following dates Barry County Zoning meetings in 1988: □ January 19. 1988 □ Feb. 16, 1988 □ March 15. 1988 □ April 19. 1988 May 17. 1988 June 21. 1988 are for the regular Board of Aopeals July 19, 1988 August 16, 1988 September 20 1988 October 18. 1988 November 15. 1988 December 20, 1988 QiThese examples illustrate the compassion and generosity ofthe students and staff. Also helping to make this a merry Christmas for needy children was the high school's Fellowship of Christian Athletes (F.C.A.) Club, which paid for a shopping trip for six needy children. Each child was given money to be used for purchasing gifts from a list of items needed by the childrens' families, and the children were helped with the shopp­ ing trip, each needy child was treated to lunch and given help with wrapping the gifts. Holiday music is one of the nicest things about this time of the year and many of the high school students spent time sharing their musical talents with the school district's residents by performing for several local agencies, clubs, and organizations. Often, the performances turned into a "sing-a-long” as residents joined the students in their favorite Christmas carols. Students at the middle school had a major fund-raising effort during the fall that resulted in a donation of approximately S2.000-IO the Barry Area United Way. That money was us­ ed by several community agencies to help many area residents have a happier holiday than they otherwise might have had. Middle school students also joined with students in all of the elementary schools to collect toys for needy children in the area, an activity which was coordinated by the Ex­ change Club of Hastings and the Department of Social Services. Several students at Southeastern Elemen­ tary School made sure elderly residents of Thomapplc Manor and Provincial House received Christmas greetings this year by making holiday cards and pictures for them. The cards and pictures were given to the residents by the Southeastern fifth graders who also sang Christmas carols to them. Students and staff members at Pleasantv icw Elementary School prepared Christmas baskets for four needy families in the Pleasantview area, and several schools col­ lected money for the needy thiough the sale of Christmas seals. Students at Northeastern and Central schools also collected well over 1.000 canned goods for distribution through Love. Inc . and the fifth grade classes at Southeastern School adopted a family from Love. Inc. for the month of December. These examples of projects and activities conducted in the schools illustrate the compas­ sion and generosity that the students and staff members have for those less fortunate than themselves and a sincere desire to make these past few weeks a very Merry Christmas a:-! a most Happy New Year for all. Marty and Jessica Shellenbarger can be seen on local television stations. by Kathleen Scott Two local youngsters have made their :elevision debuts and can be seen on area stations. Marlin and Jessica Shellenbarger, this year's ambassadors for the Central and Lakeshore chapier of the March of Dimes, appear with Lt. Gov. Martha Griffiths in a pre-recorded public service announcement (PSA) promoting the upcoming Mother's March collection. Marty, 7, and Jessica, 5, are the children of Mike and Cathy Shellenbarger of Powell Road, Hastings. The young ambassadors are afflicted with dwarfism or inorquio syndrome, a rare form of mucopolysaccaridoses, which was unknowingly present in the genes. The children served as ambassadors for Barry County last year, and in late fall were selected to represent the 13-county region. The Mother's March will take place throughout the region, including Hastings, Middleville and Caledonia, from Jan. 9-16. Cathy says it was "kind of weird" the first time she saw her children on television (they can be seen locally on channels 3, 8 and 17.) "1 think its really wonderful," she says of the two being chosen as ambassadors. "They get a big kick out of being in the spotlight. They're hams." Besides dwarfism, morquio syndrome also causes physical abnormalities and ailments in Marty and Jessica, says Shellenbarger. "They can run in their own fashion, but its not like other kids do,” site says, adding that the two cannot play any contact sports, or roller skate or ice skate. But they can ride bikes and do other non-physical things children enjoy. And, because of their roles as ambassadors, they get some opportunities other children don't. "They miss out on so many of the normal childhood things that this is very special for them,'* explains Shellenbarger. ' It builds their self-esteem. They love it. They're very proud." Shellenbarger says she knows of no other brother/sisicr duo who served as ambassadors. Part of the reason the two are teaming together, she says, is because of their health. Especially in the winter months, the youngsters get sick frequently and sometimes have to be hospitalized. This way, if one is sick, the other can still go to an assignment as ambassador. Marty and Jessica also have a strong "buddy" relationship, their mother says. "They are so close. They have such a special bond with each other that it gives them something to share," she says. "They're not nervous at all about getting in form of a lot of people. They're like their own support system." First baby... (Continued from page 1) With his wife due to Lave the baby, he added. It’s just like in dairy farming, all plans are tentative.” Tim is a dairy farmer with his father. Gerald Case. Tammy was formerly employed at True Value. ”Wc figured she (Kimberly) was going to be a guy because there are not many girls in the Case family." Tim said. Grandparents of Barry County's first baby are Gerald and Carolyn Case of Hastings *nd Daryle and Shirley Boulter of Delton. Paternal great-grandparents are Harold and Isabelle Case who reside north of Dowling and Wilbur and Wilma Lane of Delton. Maternal great-grandparents arc Bliss and Ruth Boulter of California. Pete and Janice Petoskey of Illinois and Frank McKinney of Kalamazoo. The Cases were thrillcc with the many gifts they received I tom Hastings merchants for having Barry County's firs’ baby of the year. The gilts ranged from many gift certificates to a ride ho ne from the hospital in a limousine. Of his first limo ride. Tim said, it was very comfortable and added, "too bad it was not a longer way home." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 7. 19S8 — Page 3 Woodburner thought to be cause of house fire A fire that escaped from a woodburning stove caused a fire that gutted a house on the east side of Hastings late Friday evening, fire officials said. Residents Bruce and Wendy Case and their two-year-old son. Caleb, escaped unharmed from the building at 915 E. Railroad Street after they were awakened by a smoke alarm shortly after 11 p.m. Friday evening. ••We're pretty sure it was the wood­ burner.’ ' said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris. "We don’t know the reason, but we'd swear it was the woodburner " The woodburner, which was connected to the furnace in the basement, was located underneath the stairs of the two-story- house. After the fire left the woodbumer. it quickly spread up the stairs to the main floor of the house and up the next flight to the second story. Caris said. "It took the path right up stairs.” Caris said. "Once it burned through the floor, it funneled right upstairs." Case told officials he awoke to the sound of the alarm shortly after II p.m.. and discovered the room full of smoke. Finding the first floor in flames. Case ex­ iled through a bedroom window, got a ladder, and helped his wife and son out of the burning wood structure. Aside from some clothing that Case was able to pull out of the first floor of Ute building, everything else was lost in the blaze. Case told fire officials he checked the stove before going to bed about 10:30 p.m., leading authorities to believe a draft may have carried sparks to the floor. Caris estimated the damage value to be $24,000. "It's not totally destroyed but it's going to take more to repair the damage than it’s worth.” Caris said. ”Wc regard it as a total loss.” Some 18 firefighters from Hastings fought the fire for about four hours, Caris said. Another six firefighters were called in from the Nashville Fire Department to assist. VIEWPOINT Commentaries from our editorial staffand the communitv— Going after the kids! Hey kids, grab your piggy banks and hide them in the closet! Keep your reciepts for the new snow shovel you bought to shovel Mrs. Smith's sidewalk and for all of the gas when you mow Mrs. Jones' lawn. You'll need them for deductions when you file your tax return. Kids' tax returns? You betcha! It wasn't enough that the IRS got the brainstorm of assigning Social Security numbers to every child over age 5. but now the Stale of Michigan requires every child who earns more than $1 to file state tax forms. State officials say the new law is intended to close a loophole that allow­ ed people to shelter income by opening accounts in their child's name. Taxpayers are more likely to believe that the state legislators and the Blan­ chard administration had their eye an expected $40 million in the revenue from the new law. Some people may indeed have abused the system. But requiring a lax return from any kid that tries to make a buck is senseless. Instead of en­ couraging young people to work and earn income, this new law will en­ courage them to cheat and hide their cash in their pockets and piggy banks. And frankly, if state leaders don’t rewrite the tax rules and eliminate the kids’ tax. we'll side with the kids. The outer shell is all that remains of a home on bast Railroad Street after It was gutted by fire late Friday. No one was Injured in the four-hour fire that was finally put out at 3 a.m. on Saturday. Official estimated the damage to be $24,000, but called the destruction a total loss Even with the extra help, it took firefighters over two hours io bring the fire under control. "Weather hindered the firefighters," Caris said. "Lines were freezing up, ladders were freezing, and airtanks were freezing." Caris said the fire was contained in the building and neighboring houses were never in danger of the fire spreading. "It never really broke through the roof." Caris said. "It did at one point, but we ex­ tinguished it right away." No firefighters were hurt in putting out the fire, Caris said. Family and friends of the Cases spent Satur­ day salvaging what they could from the house that Case was buying from a relative. A part-time employee at Flexfab in Hastings. Case told officials the 125-year-old wooden house was .'nt insured. PUBLIC OPINION: Did you really think the MSU Spartans could win? Drunk driver gets 11 month sentence A 23-year-oId Freeport man with over 10 driving violations, including numerous drinking and driving offenses, was sentenced to 11 months in jail and two years' probation last week. Phillip L. Kidder, of 7195 Woodschool Rd., was also ordered to pay court costs of S250 and fines of S250. At his arraignment earlier in December, Kidder told the cour. he had had eight or nine beers followed by twofpitchers of beer in a Freeport bar on Oct. 17. Afterwards he was on his way home, driving west on 108111 Street near Buehler Road in Irving Township, when his car fell off the gravel road, causing 3 one-car accident After the accident he registered a .23 percent blood alcohol level. In handing down the sentence on Dec. 30, Circuit Judge Richard Shuster said because of Kidder's prior offenses he would be sentenced to the maximum possible term. "There is really no controlling of Mr. Kidder,” Shuster said. "The courts have been extremely lenient” "The man is a menace on the highway," he said. "He should be in prison to make the highways safe." Shuster said Kidder had been convicted of drunk driving in February 1986, was put on parole, and was in violation of his pa-ole when he was picked up in October on charges of drunk driving. "Anytime he gets out, he's going to get drunk and drive," Shuster said. Prior to sentencing, Kidder's attorney, Michael McPhillips, asked that Kidder be sentenced to parole with alcohol abuse treatment so that Kidder could conquer his drinking problem. "If a long-term treatment is desired, you're not going to get it with a long jail sentence," he said. "That would be counter-productive." McPhi'.lips asked that the court follow the probation department's recommendation of six months in jail and six months in an alcohol abuse treatment center. Kidder declined to make a statement to the court on his own behalf. Shuster, who read a lengthy list of Kidder's past drunk driving offenses into the record, said Kidder had yet to receive more than a’few days in jail for any of his prior convictions. The only alternative left would be a lengthy sentence, he said. "This is a frustrating situation to this court," Shuster said. "This man was orir nally charged with OUIL (operating under the influence of liquor) third offense, for which he could have gone to jail for five years. He was allowed to plead to OUIL second as part of a plea agreement.'' Shuster agreed to follow the probation department’s recommendation by ordering that the last five months of Kidder's sentence may be suspended if he is placed in an alcohol treatment center. Other Court News: In other circuit court business last week, A Hastings resident, who was convicted in early December of stealing a piece of jewelry from Fisher Big Wheel, pleaded guilty to attempted theft from a friend's home in Rutland Township. Sheralyn Linderman, formerly of 217 E. Mill St., Hastings, plcided guilty to attempted larceny, a two-year misdemeanor. She is presently serving a 90-day sentence in Barry County Jail for a separate offense. Linderman, 17, was originally charged with larceny in a building, a four-year felony offense, but was allowed to plead guilty to the lesser charge in exchange for the dropping of the felony charge. Under terms of the plea agreement, the Barry County Prosecutor's Office also agreed to ask the court to make any jail time resulting from the second offense run concurrent with the sentence she is now serving. Linderman told the court she was visiting a friend's house in September when she asked to use the bathroom. On her way out of the bathroom, she saw a ring lying on the floor. Linderman told the court she picked it up and kept it. Sentencing was set for Feb. 3 before Judge Hudson E. Deming. Rick L. Allen, of 304 Bass Lake Rd., Irons, pleaded guilty to unlawful use of a motor vehicle, a two-year or SI,000 misdemeanor offense. Allen, who had told police he didn't know how he got there, was arrested by Barry County Sheriffs deputies and Hastings Police officers on Dec. 12 shortly after he woke up in a strange car clad only in his underwear. Allen, 18, told the court last week he had been drinking lire night before and woke up in a car parked in a garage near a friend's house in Sundago Park in Castleton Township. Because the keys were in the car, he took it to drive to his friend's house to borrow some clothes. The car's owners saw the vehicle leave and called police, who arrived in time to catch Allen. Allen was originally charged with unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle, a five-year felony offense, but was allowed to plead to the lesser charge as part of a plea barg lin arrangement Sentencing was set for Feb. 3 before Judge Deming, and Allen was remanded to Barry County Jail. Darren Huffman, of 418 W. Court St., Hastings, stood mute to charges of breaking and entering a vehicle to steal property over S5. Huffman, 21, was arrested Dec. 12 after witnesses parked in a lol in the 100 block of West State Street in Hastings found items missing from their cars and noticed Huffman in the parking lot carring several articles on his person. The felony charge carries a maximum five years in jail or SI,000 fine. Pretrial was set for Jan. 20 before Judge Deming, and bond was continued. Gerald Sprague, of 1204 Charlton Dr., Hastings, stood mule to charges of malicious dectruction of personal property and assault and battery. He also stood mute to a supplemental charge that he has one prior felony conviction. He is accused of assaulting a woman and deliberately damaging her car on Nov. 1. Pretrial was set for Jan. 20 before Judge Deming and bond was continued. James J. Dailey, 33, of 1106 Coats Grove Rd., Hastings, stood mute to a habitual offender charge in court last week. Earlier in December, Dailey, 33, stood mute to a charge of selling marijuana, a four-year felony offense. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered by the court. He was one of 25 people arrested on Oct. 1 in Hastings on various drug charges. An entrapment motion hearing was scheduled for Jan. 12. And a Middleville man who pleaded guilty on Dec. 2 to having sexual contact with a girl between ages 13 and 16 years old, had his sentencing delayed last week in court. Robert E. Muller, 38, of 209 Lem Paul, was scheduled to be sentenced on the second degree criminal sexual conduct charge last week. But a disagreement over the facts contained in the presentence report led Shuster to schedule an interview between the probation department and the victim before delivering his sentence. Originally charged with first, second and third degree criminal sexual conduct, Muller pleaded guilty to the second degree charge in exchange for the dropping of the other two charges. The second degree charge carries a maximum of 15 years in jail. In court last week, Muller's attorney, David Tripp, said the report did not give a fair picture of Muller's situation. "As is obvious, he has no prior record," Tripp said. "I really do believe the report is slanted against Mr. Muller." Kevin Schroeder, a case worker with the Department of Social Services, who has worked with the victim, said she is receiving counseling and doing well. Schroeder said he was aware that the incidents of sexual contact dated back one to two years, but did not know of such events taking place further back. Lake Odessa youth bound over to Kent County Circuit Court A Lake Odessa youth who is a suspect in the beating dath of his stepmother has been bound over to Kent County Circuit Court for trial on other charges. William Edward Carr Jr. is a suspect in the deather of Sandra Jean Carr, who was found dead in her Lake Odessa home Dec. 14. Young Carr, 18, pleaded not guilty Dec. 30 in 61st District Court to one count of kidnapping and one count of escaping from jail. He was then given a court-appointed attorney and witnesses were subpoened for a second examination, but he waived that hearing. No circuit court date has been set. Carr is also charged with one count of armed robbery, four counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct, two counts of third degree criminal sexual conduct and one count fourth degree criminal sexual conduct. Ionia County Prosecutor Gary Gabry said no further information is available on the Lake Odessa murder, and not enough information is yet available to warrant the arrest of Carr in Ionia County. Shuster, however, said the presentence report indicated that the sexual contact had continued since the victim was three years old. Shuster asked Tripp if he wanted to hold an evidentiary hearing, but Tripp said he did not want the victim to have to testify in court. The interview was scheduled for Jan. 11. LETTERS from our readers.... Here’s the Question— From... Santa To all my friends in Hastings: I enjoyed being with you again this Christmas season. I was especially pleased to talk to 1.409 children in your area. In fact, one of the children who sat on my lap was 92 years old. It was a new experience for me to ride on your Holly Trolley. During the two trips I made I had the privilege to meet 327 people. The musical elves did an excellent job with singing and playing too. The last night • v s in town I read "The Night Before Cl» tmas” at Page's book store. While I was turning one of the pages in the story, a little boy exclaimed. "I thought you were dead!" 1 told him. "No. I'm feeling much better.” It is true that your area makes me feel right at home. In fact. I think of Hastings often durin; my long Christmas Eve trip. Looking forward to seeing you next year! Love. Santa The Hastings For the first time in 27 years the Michigan State University Spartans clinch­ ed a Rose Bowl crown in Pasadena Jan. 1 giving fans everywhere something to cheer about. But in all truth, did those loyal fans really believe the victory was theirs? The Banner asked some local citizens shopping at Felpausch what their reaction was to the game against the Universtiy of Southern California and if their expectations were met. The Public Answered— Don Bowers, Hastings "Actually I'm a Michigan fan but I cheer for the Spartans when they’re not playing Michigan. I think it's great." Julie Smith, Hastings ’ Great! I'm a Spar­ tan fan. This is the wrong store to be asking that question in because everybody is a Spar­ tan fan." James Nagle, Freeport "It was all right. I'm glad they won." Tom Quada, Hastings "I'm not into sports that much. I didn't watch the game. In fact. I had to work that day." Roger Converse, Hastings "I figured they could (win). I expected them to." Banner ___________________ r Send form P.S. 3579 to P O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michioan 49058 Vol 133, No. 1 - Thursday. January 7. 1988 Subscription Rates 511.00 per year in Barry County; 5*3.00 per year in adjoining counties; and S14 50 per year elsewhere Stephen Meisenbach. Hastings "Michigan State always wins. I'm glad they got up in the top ten for a change. They did all right." Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Thursday through Saturday LOWER PENINSULA Continued very cold. Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers Thursday, especially near Lake Michigan. Chance of snow Friday. Snow showers likely Saturday. Highs in the teens Thursday, upper teens to mid-20s Friday, 5 to 15 Saturday. Lows near 0 to 10 below zero Thursday and Saturday, near 0 to 10 above zero Friday. UPPER PENINSULA Continued very cold. Chance of snow Thursday. Snow showers likely Friday and Saturday, especially near Lake Superior. Highs 5 to 15 above zero Thursday and Friday, near 0 to 5 above zero Saturday. Lows 5 to 15 below zero Thursday, near 0 to 10 below zero Friday, 10 to 20 below zero Saturday. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 7. 1988 Corliss A. Barnes Clayton H. Goodrich Carl Crumback CALEDONIA - Carl Cromback, 86 died Wednesday. Dec. 23. 1987. Mr. Crumback is surv ived by his wife, Mary; four sons, Robert and Barbara Crumback of Caledonia, Calvin Crumback of Grand Rapids, Eldon (Pai) and Carole Cnimback of Caledo­ nia, Larry and Ellen Crumback of California; three daughters, Charlotte and Ken McPeck of Grand Rapids, Elsie and Norm DcLecuw of Ada, and Lt Col. Linda Crumback of Califor­ nia; 21 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; three sisters-in-law, Anna Willyard of Middleville, Vera McKenzie of SL Charles, Mi., and Ila Johnston of Dutton. Services were held 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, al the Gaines United Brethem Church with Rev. Richard J. Raab officiating. Burial in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Services. Arrangements were made by the Roetman Funeral Chapel in Caledonia. Claribel T. Smith HASTINGS - Caribe! T. (Fuller) Smith, 82, of 335 W. Marshall St., Hastings, died Thurs­ day, December 31, 1987 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Smith was bora in Petoskey. She lived in Lacey until 1968 when she moved to Battle Creek. She moved back to Hastings five years ago. She is survived by her son, Gordon J. Smith of Athens; two daughters, Donna May Smith who lived with her mother, Carol Jean Bolton of Hastings; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; one brother, John Fuller of California. Preceding her in death were her husband, Roy B. Smith in 1980 and a son, Robert Smith in 1975. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday, January 4, 1988 at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, Battle Creek. Burial was in Porter Cemetery. Arrangements were by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home of Battle Creek. LAKE ODESSA - Clayton H. Goodrich, 76, of Lake Odessa, died Thursday, December 31, 1987 at a Lansing Hospital. Mr. Goodrich was bora on August 20,1911 in Eaton Rapids, the son of Henry and Ruth (Rible) Goodrich. He attended Charlotte, Grand Rapids, and Luther Schools. He married Evelyn Beardsley on April 6, 1940 and they lived in the Lansing and Sunfield areas before moving to Lake Odessa in 1974. He was a jeweler working for Linn-Owen Jewelers in Lansing for 19 years before owning and operating his own jewelry store for six years. He retired in 1977. He was a member of the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church and a past president and member of the Woodland Lions Cub. He also was a member of the Michigan Horlogical Association. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn; one daught­ er, Suzanne Dumond of Mulliken; one son, Robert Goodrich of Mulliken; five grandchil­ dren; two great grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn Florence Goodrich of Lake Odessa. Funeral Services were held Monday, Janu­ ary 4, 1988 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with the Rev. George Speas and the Rev. Carl Olson officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetep'. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Building Fund or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. -------- JANUARY IS-------- MARCH OF DIMES MONTH imro semes HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OP GOD. 1674 West State Road Pastor J A Campbell Phone 945 2265 Sunday School 9 45 IB.. Warship 11 am. Evening Service 7 pm.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Comer ol Broad*«y end Center, th Hutmp Phone 945-3014 The Rev Weyne Smith. Rector. Sunday -chcduie Adult Chon 9pm Church School end Adult Education. 9 30 am. Holy Euchariei. 10:10 a m. Weekday Eucharuta Wednesday 7 15 a.m Thurrday 7 p.m Call (or inlarmatinn about youth choir. Bible Study, youth (roup and other activitm FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hatting* Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor, Eileen Higbee. Dir Christian Ed Sunday. Jan. 10 9 30 and 1100 Morning Worship Services Nursery provided Broadcast ol 9 30aervKeoverWBCH AMandPM 9 30 Church School cLauet (or all ages 10 30 Callee Hour in the Church Dining Room 11 30 Children's Church. 5 30 Confirms lion Class in the Inning Room 6 30 Junior High Youth. 6 30 Senior High Youth Tuesday. Jan 12. 9 00 Presbytery Meetir.g in Sanctury and Hall Wednesday. Jan. 13 12 30 Circle 3. at the Lome of Agnes Smith 7 30 Chancel Choir practice GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 4459414 Sunday. Jan 3 6:45 Church School: (all ages! 10 00 Worship. Holy Communion Tuesday. Jan 5 - 9.30 Word Wordwalchers. Wednesday. Jan 6 - 710 Joint service at Emmanuel Epiacopal celebrating Epiphany. S 30 Sarah Circle at Grace FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street Hastings. Ml *9058 Phone (6161945 9574 David B Nelson. Jr. Pastor Phone 945-9574 Sunday. Jan. 3 ■ 9 00 « m Children s Char. 9:30 am Church School 10:30 am Coffee Fellowship. 1030 a.m Radio Broadcast WBCH 11.00 am Worship ■ “A New Genesis ' John 11-18 Monday. Jan. 4 - 7 p.m. Scouts Tuesday Jan 5 ■ 7:30 p.m. Tiustees Thursday Jan 7 • 6.30 Webcfoa. 6 30 p.m Bell Char. 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Friday. Jan 9 - 9 30 a.m Visually Impaired Persons FIRST CHURCH OP GOD. I33ON Bread way Rev. Devid D Garrett Phsne 946-2229 Parsonage. 945 3195 Chu-ch Where a Christian experience makes yuu a member. am Sunday School: 10:45 am. Worship Service. 6 pm. Pdiwihip Worth.?. 7pm Wednesday Prayer HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshall Rev. Steven l*ahn Pastor Sundry Morning Sumiay School lit <» Morning Worship Service ■ HOB Evening Service 7 30 Pravcr Meeting Wednesday Night 7 30 ST . ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 90S 5. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor Satur­ day Mass 4:30 p.m . Sunday Maaaea ■ a m. and U a.m. conlesalona Saturday 4 00-4 30 p m HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd Russell A. Sarver. Parlor Phone 945-9224 Worship semes 10:30 a-m . evening service 6 pm. daaaes for all ages 9 46 a.m. Sunday school Tuesday. Cottage frayer Meeting 7:00 p m CHURCH OP THE NAZAR1NE. 1716. Norn Broadway. Rev James B. Laitsraan Paatx. Sunday Services.**!a m Sunday School Heir. 11:00 a_m Morning Worship Service; 6:W p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday 7.00 p m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BAN HELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev. Mary Hom officiating Country Chapel Church School 9 00 a m . Worship 10:15 am Bonfield Church. Worship Service 9.00; Church School Monday. 4 IS to 5:30 p.m LANDMARK BAPTIST CHAPEL. 116 N. Michigan. Hastings |COA Bldg ) across from Hsstinp Savings A Loan Mission pastor Maun Hammond. Sunday School 10 a.m Worship II a m Evening 6 p m Tuesday. 6 p.m. Prayer meeting, call 948-8520 for location FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Michigan 946-BOO* Kenneth W Gamer. Pastor. James R. Bar ten. Asst to the passor tn youth Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 45 a m Morn­ ing Worship 11:00 a m Evening Worship 6 p m Wednesday. Family Night. 6 30 AWANA Grades K thru 6 700 pja. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 00 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 1:30 p.m (Adult Chari Saturday 10 to 11 a m Kings Kids (Children's Choir) Sunday morning ser­ vice broadcast WBCH GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. Hanover. Hastings. Leonard Daria. Pastor Ph. 946-2256 or 9454*29 Sunday: Sunday School 9 *5 am.. Worship 11 am. Youth 5 p.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p m Nursery for all aervtcea Wednesday CYC 6:45. p as., prayer and Bible study 7pm BARRY COUNTY CHUFCH Of CHRIST 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. Ml 49056 Norman Herron. Minister, telephone |616) 9*52931 office. 948-4201 home Schedule of services Sunday. Wor­ ship 10 a.m.. Bible School II a m . Even ing service 6 pm. Wednesday Bible Study HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 37 South at M-79 Robert Mayo, paaior phom- 945-4995 Robert Fuller, char ihrectur. Sunday schedule: 9:30 am. Fellowship and Culfec. 945 a m Sunday Schall. 11.00 a.m Morning Worship: 6:00 |i.m Evening Worship: 7 00 p.m Youth Meeting. Nursery fur all services, trampurUlion provui.il Io snd Irwn mor n ■ng services. Prayer meeting. 7 00 p.m. Wednesday JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN ASSOCIATION Donald E. Bowman HASTINGS - Donald E. Bowman, 78, formerly of 621 E. Hubbell St., Hastings died Monday, Jan. 4, 1988 al Thomapple Manor. Mr. Bowman was bora on Feb. 10, 1909 in Irving Twp., Barry County, the son of Benja­ min and Reda (Siebert) Bowman. He was raised in Rutland Twp. and attended Chidister and Wilcox Schools. He was employed at Peck Dairy and Cook Dairy in Hastings before moving to Lansing in 1935. He retired in 1970 from Lindell Drop Forge Co., Lansing where he had been employ­ ed for 35 years then returned to Hastings in 1970. He was a member of the Hastings Grace Lutheran Church and a life member of the Hastings Moose Lodge #628. Mr. Bowman is survived by seven brothers, Robert, La Verne, and Jack Bowman of Hast­ ings, Keith, Richard, and William Bowman of Lansing, Chester Bowman of Lawton, Okla.; five sisters, Dorothy Harrod and Bernice Bowman of Dimondale, MI., Gladys Zuchke and Barbara Lutes of Lansing, Ethel Wiesenhofer of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were two brothers, Caryl and Claude Bowman. Services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 1988 u the Hastings Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church or the Thornapple Manor. Arrangements are being made by the Wren Jennifer Mae Simpson HASTINGS - Jennifer Mae Simpson, 7 months old, passed away Thursday, December 31, 1987 at Mott’s Children Hospital, Ann Arbor. She was born on May 6,1987 in Lansing, the daughter of Jeffrey S. and Nancy (Pohl) Simpson. Surviving are her parents; three sisters, Stephanie age 11, Staci age 9, Erika age 6, all at home; paternal grandparents, Arthur and Violet Simpson of Lansing; maternal grandpa­ rents, Joe and Barbara Pohl of Lansing; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral Mass was held Monday, January 4, 1988 at St. Rose of Lima Church, with Father Leon Pohl officiating. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose School Education Fund. Arrangements were by Gin-bach Funeral Home, Hastings. Howard E. Orsborn HASTINGS - Howard E. Orsborn, 89, of 3900 Tillotson Lake Rd., Hastings died Sunday, Jan. 3, 1988 at Sunset Acres. Mr. Orsborn was born on March 30,1898 in Castleton Twp., the son of Asher H. and Sarah A. (Hilton) Orsborn. He was married to Leta Reynolds in 1917. He was employed at International Car & Seal Lock Co. and the Viking Corp, in Hastings. Mr. Orsborn is survived by one son; Albert Orsborn of Hastings, six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. He was preceding in death by his wife in 1979, two brothers and one sister. Services will be announced the first week of February. Arrangements are being made by the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS - Harold J. Griffen, 87 of 128 N. Washington St., Hastings died Wednesday, Dec. 30. 1987 at Thomapple Manor. Mr. Griffen was bora on Feb 20, 1900 in Woodland Twp. Barry County, Mi., the son of Freeman and Sarah (Liscomb) Griffen. He was raised in the Woodland area and attended schools there. He was married to Lillian M. Hollyman. He was employed at the E.W. Bliss Co., did railroading, and was well known in the area for his odd job work for residents and downtown business. He was a member of Church of Christ in Lake Odessa and Barry County Commisssion on Aging Program. Mr. Griffen is survived by one daughter; Miss Mildred Ione Griffen of Freeport, nieces and nephews.Preceding him death was his wife; Lillian on Dec. 10, 1985. Services were held 11 a.m Saturday, Jan. 2, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Mr. George J. Blanche and Mr. Douglas Newton officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Leta L. Boulter DELTON - Leta L. Boulter, 78, of 238 E. Orchard St., Delton, passed away Monday, December 28,1987 at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing. Mrs. Boulter was bora on March 14,1909 in Winchester, Idaho, the daughter of William and Gertrude (Morehouse) Hayward. She had lived most her lifetime in the Allegan and Barry County areas. She was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. She was numed to J. Russell Boulter, August 19, 1931 and he preceded her in death October 22, 1970. She is survived by three sons, Roger Boulter of Lansing, Arnold Boulter of Otsego, Stuart Boulter of Denver, CO; 11 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Russell (Nina) Johncock of Delton, Mrs. Garence (Doris) Cappon of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton with Reverend Elmer Faust officiating. Interment was in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Arrangements were by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Johanna Beverwyk HASTINGS - Johanna Beverwyk, 94, formerly of 603 E. Mill St., Hastings, died Monday, January 4, 1988 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Beverwyk was born in Grand Rapids on August 12, 1893, the daughter of Peter and Cora (Rinehout) Blanker. She was raised in the Grand Rapids area and attended schools there. She was married to Berend Beverwyk in March 1912. They moved to Irving in 1922 and then to Hastings in 1936. They owned and operated Beverwyk’s Paint and Wallpaper Store in Hastings until 1950. She later worked at the former Barry County Medical Facility for six years. Mrs. Beverwyk was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Church Circle, former member of the Pennock Hospital Guild and the Hastings Woman’s Club. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Cora) Marzell of Newaygo, Mrs. Russell (Cornelia) Dingerson of Hastings, Mrs. Jack (Gretchen) Kennedy of Hastings; one son, Henry Beverwyk of Sparta; eight grandchil­ dren; 14 great grandchildren; one great, great grandchild; two sisters, Susan Parkhurst of Tucson, AZ, Kate Burgett of Grand Rapids. Preceding her in death was her husband in March 1949; one daughter, Marie Smith; a great grandson, Mark Smith; three brothers; one half brother. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thurs­ day, January 7, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. offi­ ciating. Burial was at Grandville Cemetery, Grandville. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church or the Thoraapplc Manor. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Velma F. Leslie HASTINGS - Velma F. Leslie, 87 of 920 N. Hanover St., Hastings died Saturday, Jan. 2, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. ' Mrs. Leslie was bora on Dec. 18. 1900 in Moline, Mi., the daughter of Floyd and Carrie (Obcrley) Buskirk. She was raised in the Middleville area and attended schools there. She was married to Richard J. Leslie on Aug. 21,1920. They came to Hastings in 1920. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Co. for 21 years, retiring in 1965. She was a member of Hastings Senior Citizens, H.M. Co. Retirees, and UAW Local #138. Mrs. Leslie is survived by one daughter; Mrs. Rolland (Maxine) McKibbin of Hastings, three grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, one brother; Orwin VanBuskirk of Grand Rapids, three sisters; Marie Glaspie of Florida, Azella Gillette of Arizona, and Lucille Chappell of Hopkins, Mi. Preceding her in death were here husband Richard on Jan. 27, 1955, a great grandson; Shawn Weedall in 1973 and a brother; Orley VanBuskirk. Services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. Leonard E. Davis officiating. Burial was at Dorr Cemetery in Dorr, Mi. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital EB. Dept. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. KIWANIS WEEK JANUARY 17-23 Jason Craig Bowyer Delton Area Nashville Area Noteworthy Limousines, Inc. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev. Mary Horn ofBcating Banfield Sunday School 9 CO. Banfield Worship 9.30 . Country Chapel Sunday School 9 30. Country Chapel Wor­ ship 10 30 Official sponsor of ... Barry County’s New Year’s Baby Kimberly Anne Daughter of ... Tim & Tammy Case 1988’s 1st V.I.B. COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance for your life Homo. Business and Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES _ Ho.lN.lla (Very Important Baby) FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL RANK OF HASTINGS M.mb.r F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER Be sure you and your bank are “wise to that old maxim and attuned to the requirements of a “flowing” relationship bet­ ween you and your money! For the best and most advantageous way to reach your par­ ticular financial goals now and insure financial security in your later years, see us soon and let us develop a sound savings pro­ gram that’ll turn your “outgo” flow in the right “in come” direction! 1952 N. Broodway ■ Hastings Rational BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions'* ■ I IB 5. Jefferson • 945-3429 ~ HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. 616-945-LIMO25 Hostings. Michigan 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. M<higon WOODLAND - Dorothy M. McClelland, 68, of Woodland died Monday, Jan. 4, 1988 in Apache Junction, Az. Mrs. McClellano was bora on Feb. 14,1919, the daughter of John and Grace (Helmer) Rogers. She graduated from Woodland High Schools. She was married to Darwin McClel­ land. She was employed as a beautician for over 30 years in her own home and did volun­ teer work at Pennock Hospital. She has spent winters in Arizona since 1975. Mrs. McGelland is survived by her husband, Danyin; two sons, Darwin Jr. of Woodland and Phillip of Lake Odessa; three grandchildren, one brother, and five sisters. Gemation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service Heart Machine Fund. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. HOPKINS - Jason Craig Bowyer, 8, of Hopkins and formerly of Middleville, died Wednesday, December 30,1987 from acciden­ tal injuries. Jason was bora October 13,1979 in Hastings the son of Clarence and Susan (Geren) Bowyer, Jr. He was a second grader at Hopkins School. He is survived by his parents, Clarence and Susan Bowyer, Jr.; two brothers, James and Michael; one sister, Marie; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Garence (Lu) Bowyer, Sr., of Grant, Mrs. Avis Geren of Delton, Mr. Mitchell Geren, Sr., of Middleville; great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stuifbergen of Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fye of Richland; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Services were held Saturday, Janu­ ary 2, 1988 at 1:30 p.m. at Beeler Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Wesley Smith officiated. Burial was in Ml Hope Cemetery. Arrangements were by Beeler Funeral Home. Hostings and lake Odessa HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Dorothy M. McClelland Harold J. Griffen Howard A. Simmons MADISON N.C. - Howard Allen Simmons, 21,ofRt. 1, Madison. N.C.,died December 26, 19E7 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was bora on July 10, 1966, in Hastings. He worked as an automobile mechanic. Surviving are his parents, Lloyd H. Simmons of Dowling and Mrs. Tonya Nesbitt of Greensboro, N.C.; brothers, Lloyd D. Simmons of Greensboro, N.C., James M. Wright of Trion, G.A.; grandparents, Hugh and Dorothy Simmons of Lacey. Funeral services were held December 29, 1987 at Colonial Funeral Home, Madison, North Carolina. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. CeC-r Creek Rd . 9 mi. 5.. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2265 Sunday School at 10 a m ; Wor­ ship 11 a m . Evening Service at 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. ST. CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Leon Pohl, Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6 30 p tn Sunday Mass 9 30 a m The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Bonner and these Public Spirited Firms: ATLANTA - Mr. Corliss A. (Barney) Barnes, of Atlanta, died December 23, 1987. Mr. Corliss worked for Hastings Manufac­ turing Company for many years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Adelaide Barnes; daughter Mrs. Danny (Jacqueline) Balenger; God children, Connie Jordan and David Malizia of Atlanta; several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Decem­ ber 28 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Atlanta, with the Msgr. Michael Regan officiating. Burial was at Arlington Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by H.M. Patterson and Son, Atlanta. g Spcctul rates JuTinR the uvek. of [Hastings West State at Broadway Member FDIC AH Deposits Insured up to $100,000co �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 7, 1988 — Page 5 f Legal Notices euu5 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Local resident named to state board Rose-Lumbert announce engagement Laubaugh-McCotter announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Leon Rose I arc proud to announce the engagement of their son. Calvin Leon Rose II. to Cindy Marie Lumbert. The wedding is planned to be al the First Baptist Church of Scbewa on Saturday, Jan. Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Lauba ugh. Clear­ water, Fla., are pleased to announce the engagement of their son. Glenn Ford Laubaugh 11. to Kelli McCotter of Tampa. Fla. Kelli is the daughter of Mrs. Linda Stephens of Ruskin. Fla., and Mr. James Mc­ Cotter of Tampa. A February wedding is planned. Davises celebrated 65th anniversary Dec. 14 Church Women to hear talk on ministry Mr. and Mrs. Clifford M. Davis, formerly of 2916 Bender Rd.. Middleville, celebrated their 65lh wedding anniversary on December 14. Clifford M. Davis and Jennie Mac Con­ verse were married Dec. 14. 1922. The cou­ ple has four daughters, Marcella Krallman of Jackson; Donna Chase of Grand Rapids and Myrtle Sccord and Norma Lewis of Middleville. There are nine grandchildren and 12 great­ grandchildren. They now reside at M.J. Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids and are members of the First Methodist Church of Middleville. Church Women United of Barry County will hold its January Jubilee meeting on Fri­ day. Jan. 15. at 1:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Hastings, located at 904 Terry Lane. The Rev. Daniel Everett, chaplain in charge of jail ministries in Barry County, will describe the work he and volunteers arc doing in the local jail. A few years ago Everett left his secular oc­ cupation to head the Barry County jail ministry, which is supported by area churches. The Hastings Ministerial Association assisted by attorney David Dimmers, is in the process of incorporating the board of the jail ministry. This will enable more churches to establish liaison with the board and strengthen its program. The public is invited to attend and hear about this service to the community. Lake Odessa News: Greetings from Lake Odessa for the New Year and may everyone have good health and happiness. The annual meeting of the Congregational Church, usually held in January each year, has been voted to be held at a later date in warmer weather. The Women’s Fellowship of the Congrega­ tional Church is scheduled to be held Wednes­ day, Jan. 13, at 1:30 p.m. at the church fellowship room with Laurel Garlinger in charge of the program. The theme is "Queen Esther" and hostesses will be Doris McCaul and Clara French. Saturday evening, Betty and Pae Carey of Portland entertained the W inkler boys and mother, Reine Peacock, w'th a supper and an exchange of gifts. Others attending were Mike Raise Needed Cash...FAST! Advertise the items you no longer need in the — BANNER CLASSIFIEDS! Call us at.. 948-8051 and Jane Winkler and Sarah and Tim of Woodland, Larry. Deb Winkler, Evan. Kyle of Hastings. Roger and Deb Winkler, Carol. Darin and Patrick, local. Games were enjoyed later in the evening. Harold and Letha Reese entertained holi­ day guests Saturday, including the Michael Carters of Vermontville, the Russ Messers of Mulliken. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Reese of Ionia and Jim Reese, among others. Forty members of the Peacock family had their Christmas dinner at the Congregational church dining room. The Harry Peacocks of Westphalia, the Duane Glasgows of Hastings, the Pete Careys of Portland, the Mike Winklers of Woodland, the Larry Winklers of Hastings, Roger Winklers, Richard Peacocks and Michele, the Tom Peacocks, Shari and Sue Peacock and Fred Gregg. Ruth Sessions, the John Lich family of Portland. After din­ ner. Santa arrived with gifts for the little ones. June Mead, a post office employee for the last 14V4 years, is retiring, and she and her husband, Henry, plan to move to Florida. She started work in the local office while living in Sunfield, making the trip daily regardless of weather or roads. They moved to their present home on Tupper Lake Street in 1979. Incumbents of the village are seeing re­ election: Steven Garlinger as village presi­ dent. Suzanne Johnson as village treasurer, and Vera Kaufman, as village clerk. Seeking re-election on village council are Joel Pepper, Patricia Hickey and Allen Swift. Tom and Lois Peacock celebrated Christmas Eve with a dinner followed by opening of the gifts. Those attending were mothers Reine Peacock and Ruth Sessions, also Cathy and Michael and Mark Haney of Ionia. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sessions. Jerry Jr. and Karen of Saginaw. Mr. and Mrs. Don Converse and Shelly and Bob Whipple and son. of Mason. Tammy and friend of Jackson and Shari Peacock and Gordon Sible, local. Dr. Vera Morkovin. medical director of Crossroads Prompt Care. Portage, has been named to the nine-member Board of Directors for the National Association for Ambulatory care (NAFAC). Michigan state chapier. Morkovin and her husband reside in Hastings. NAFAC is a nationwide non-profit medical association representing ambulatory and im­ mediate care centers and other ambulatory specialty providers. Crossroads Prompt Care is the only local immediate care facility belonging to association, and Morkovin is the only board member representing the Southwest Michigan area. Morkivin received her doctoral degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, and has been a practicing physician for 40 years. One of the nation’s first physicians to promote the emergency medicine concept, she is boardcertified in surgery. In 1984 Morkovin founded the Minor Emergency Clinic at Michigan State Universi­ ty. where she continues to be an associate pro­ fessor of emergency medicine at MSU's Col­ lege of Human Medicine. Morkovin has served as medical director of Crossroads Prompt Care since November. 1985. Crossroads Prompt Care and Family Medicine provides immediate medical care for ron-critical illnesses and injuries. Located in the Crossroads Medical Center on South W'estnedge. it is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week, 365 days a year. ‘The Color of Friendship’ to be shown at library On Jan. 9, at 10:30 a.m. in the basement lounge of the Hastings Public Library, the free film "The color of Friendship" will be shown, the film is geared for children in elementary school to adults. Anyone in­ terested in seeing it is invited to attend. This film is an ABC Afterschool special, and deal with Joel being the first black student in David's class. After some awkwardness the two begin a true friendship. Area Obituary Dolores A. Westerly HASTINGS - Dolores A. Hesterly, 57, of 625 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, died early Tuesday, January 5, 1988 at her residence. Mrs. Hesterly was bom on December 19, 1930, in Hastings, the daughter of Francis R. and Leona E. (Havens) McGlocklin. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1949 from Hastings High School. Mrs. Hesterly was married to Ronald L. Hesterly on June 18, 1950. She and her husband owned and operated Hesterly’s Qual­ ity Spray Painting Company of Hastings. Mrs. Hesterly was a member of the Hastings Church of the Nazarene and a former member of the United Methodist Church for 28 years. Surviving are husband, Ronald; one daught­ er, Debbie L. Hill of Hastings; two sons, James F. Hesterly of Three Lakes, Wise., Randson L. Hesterly of Tulsa, Okla.,; three grandchildren; one brother, David McGlocklin of Dutton; two sisters, Anita McDermott of Battle Creek, Christine VanderLind of Tulsa, Okla. Preceding her in death was one son, Timothy Hesterly on October 13, 1978. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, January 8, 1988 at the Hastings Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. James E. Heitzman officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Twp. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Feed My People, Phoenix, Ariz. or the Tamar­ ack Valley Christian Center, Hickory Comers. Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Robert D. Mitus, D.D.S. Alan L. Rosendall, D.D.S. Professional Corporation Are pleased to announce the opening of their general dental practice at: — 133 Division in Freeport, Michigan — ★ All phases of general dentistry ★ All insurances accepted ★ Adults, children, new patients welcomed. Appointments can now be made by calling — 765-5144 133 Division Freeport, Ml 49325 TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that o public Soaring will bo hold by the Prairieville Township Planning Com­ mission on Wednesday, February 3. 1988. at 7:30 o'clock p.m. al iho Prairiovillo Township Holl 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered ot this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1 of tho Prairiovillo Township Zoning Ordinance so as to odd a now subsection "23a" defining tho term "driveway". 2. Tho proposed amendment ol Section 4.3.A of the Prairiovillo Township Zoning Ordinance per­ taining to issuance of a temporary residence use permit so as to sot forth new conditions and limita­ tions upon Iho use ol a garage or other accessory building, mobile home failing to satisfy all the criteria for "single-family dwelling", basement partial or temporary structure for temporary dwelling purposes. 3. Section 4.3.E of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to structures used for temporary dwelling purposes is proposed to be repealed ond the remaining subsections renumbered accordingly. 4. Section 4.3.C (which will bo redesignated "Section 4.3.B" if the existing Section 4.3.B is repealed as proposed above) pertaining to tem­ porary buildings for use incidental to construction work is proposed to be amended by the rewording thereof. 5. Section 4.6 of the Prairieville Township Zon­ ing Ordinance pertaining to intersection visibility is proposed to bo amended so cs to eliminate reference therein to "front yards" or "front proper­ ty lines" and make lhe regulations contained therein apply equally to lake front lots. 6. Section 4.14 of tho Prairieville Township Zon­ ing Ordinance pertaining to the requirement of a greenbelt for commercial or industrial uses is pro­ posed to be amended so os to also require o greenbelt when any commercial or industrial use abuts an agricultural, public, or semi-pubile zoned district on either the sido or rear yerd. The Section is proposeo to further be amended so as to eliminate the existing provision for a written waiver of this requirement. 7. Section 4.19.C.1 of tho Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to home occupation usos is proposed to bo amended so os Io provide that thu term "premises" as used in this section shall also include lots and parcels under common ownership ond occupancy that would be con­ tiguous to one another except for an intervening public or private right-of-way. 8. The proposed amendment of Section 4.32 of the Prairieville To-.* iship Zoning Ordinance per­ taining to restrictions on fences, walls, and screens so os to also incorporate the requirements sol forth in Section 4.6 of tho Ordinance. 9. Section 6.0.B.3.C of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to temporary residences is proposed to be repealed. 10. Section 6.4.C.3 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum lot area, yard, and minimum floor areo regulations for single-family detached dwellings in the "C-1" zon­ ing classification <s proposed to be amended to provide that lhe minimum floor area for single­ family detached dwellings shall be 940 square feet and tho minimum floor area for o single-family dwelling attached or port of a building used for another lawful purpose in this zoning classification shall be 720 square feet. 11. Section 6.6.B.5.n of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance, which provision cur­ rently allows os a special land use in the "A" Agricultural District zoning classification individual mobile homes failing to satisfy oil the criteria for "single-family dwellings", is proposed to be repealed. . 12. Section 6.6.B.5.O of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to allowing temporary residences as a special land use in the "A” Agricultural District zoning classification is proposed to be repealed. 13. The proposed amendment of Section 7.5.C of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance per­ taining to the standards for the granting of variances by the Zoning Board of Appeals. 14. Article IV of the Prairieville Township Zon­ ing Ordinance is proposed to be amended by the addition of o new Section 4.37 providing that any mobile home or other premanufocturod unit (as defined under Rule 408.31106 of the Michigan Ad­ ministrative Code) that is used for commercial or industrial purposes on either a temporary or per­ manent basis shall either (1) be certified as com­ plying with the standards for manufacture and cer­ tification of pre-manufactured units set forth at Rule 408.31101 of the Michigan Administrative Code, or (2) comply with the construction stan­ dards contained in the Prairieville Township Building Code Ordinance. 15. The proposed rezoning ol a portion of land currently occupied by Dunlop Trailer Park so os to place said land in the "R-5" Mobile Home Porks zoning classification. The land occupied by Dunlop Trailer Park is more specifically described as: Approximately 4/5 acres lying on the south side ol Pine Lake Road approximately 200 feet north of Boniface Road and approximately 300 feet south of Anson Rood. The portion of land to be rezoned is currently located ih the "R-2" Single Family and Two Family Medium Density Residential District zoning classification. 16. Such other and further matters os may pro­ perly come before the Planning Commission at the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance and Map and Township Land Use Master Plan and Mop and pro­ posed amendments thereto may be examined at tho Prairieville Township Holl loco'ed at 10115 South Norris Road within the Township ot any reasonable time from and after the first publica­ tion of this notice until and inducing the time of public hearing ond may be further ox -nlned at tho public hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission ond Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed zoning amendments at or following the public hearing. All interested persons ore invited to be present to participate in discussion on the matter. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 3y: Sheri Armintrout. Secretary Prairieville Township Holl 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Michigan 49046 (616)623-2664 (1-28) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Attorneys & Counselors 200 Monroe, NW • Suite 555 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 MORTGAGE SALE Default has occurred in the conditions of o mor tgoge made by Carl R. Carter and Mory J. Carter his wife. Mortgagors, to Waterfield Mortgage Company Incorporated, ar Indiana Corporation, Mortgagee, 333 East Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne. Indiana, doled June 11. 1984. and record­ ed j-ine 13, 1984. with the Barry County Register of Deeds in liber 259 at Page 557. By reason of such default tho undersigned elects to declare the en­ tire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. Al the dote ol this nolice there is claimed to be due for principal ond interest on said mortgage the sum of Forty Five Thousand, Four Hundred Ninety Seven and 00 100 Dollars ($45,497). No suit or pro­ ceeding ot law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such cose made ond provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in soid mor­ tgage. and all legal costs, charges, ond expenses including attorney's fees allowed by low. said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by solo cf the mortgaged premises al public vonduo to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse, the ploce of holding lhe Circuit Court within the County ol Barry. City ol Hastings. Michigan on Thursday. January 21, 1988 at 1:00 p.m. local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104. Public Acts ol 1971, (MSA 27A3240[3]) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from tho date of the foreclosure sale. Tho premises covered by said mortgage is situated in tho Township ol Yankee Springs, Coun­ ty ol Borry. Stole of Michigan, ond more fully described as: The South Ono Holl of the South 660 loot of the East one Half of the West Ono Half of the Southeast One Quarter of Section 15, Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Dated: December 17. 1987 Waterfield Mortgage Company. Inc., an Indiana Corporation, Mortgagee James W. Batchelor (P-25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Attorneys for Mortgagee 200 Monroe. NW - Suite 555 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (1/7/88) MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mode in the conditions of the mortgage mode by Harley Cecil Pelfrey Jr. and Sylvia Pelfrey, his wife to First Federal of Michigan. Mortgagee, Dated September 17. 1986, ond recorded on September 22. 1986, in Liber 440, on page 35. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dole hereof the sum of Thirty Thousand Six Hun­ dred Eighty-Eight and 53/100 ($30,688.53), in­ eluding interest at 10.00% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the east door entrance to the Court House in Hastings, Michigan at 10:00 o'clock a.m.. local time, on January 29. 1987. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings,. Barry County, Michigan, ond ore described as: , Lots 9, 10 ond 11 of block 3 of R.J. Grant's addi­ tion to the city of Hastings, except the west 15 feet of lots 10 ond 11 and the north 2 rods of lot 9. During the six months immediately following the sole, the property may be redeemed. Dated: December 3. 1987 First Federal of Michigan 1001 Woodward Avenue Detroit, Ml 48226 Mortgagee ALLAN DARISH, Attorney (P36782) 1001 Woodord. 4W Detroit, Michigan 48226 (1/14) MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in iho terms and con ditions o< o certain mortgage mode by Dean A Mesocor and Sandro Mesocar. husband and wife Io Great Lokes Federal Savings ond Loan Associa­ tion now known as Great Lakes Bancorp, o Federal Savings Bank, a bank organized undor tho Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933. of the United States of America, as amended. Mortgagee, doloo the 20th day of March. 1985 and recorded in the office cf the Register ol Deeds for the County of Barry, ord State of Michigan, on lhe 25lh day of March. 1985. It Liber 421 of Barry County Records, al Page 400, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, cl the date of this notice, for principal and interest, tho sum ol Seventy Two Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Eight ond 64/1C0 ($72,388.64) Dollars. Plus an Escrow Deficit of One Thousand One Hundred Twenty Eight and 56/100 ($1,128.56) Dollars. Plus Deferred Late Charges of Twenty Six ond 39/100 (26.39) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings ot low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by soid mortgage or any port thereof: Now. therefore, by virtue ol the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute ot the State ol Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of February. 1988 at Two (2:00) o'clock in the afternoon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, al lhe East entrance to the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings. Borry County. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof cs may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at Ten ond 150/1000 (10.150%) per cent per annum and all legal costs charges and expenses. Including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the unerslgned, necessary to pro­ tect its interest in lhe premi,Said promises are situated in the Township of Rutland. County of Barry. State of Michigan and described as: The SOUTHEAST % OF THE SOUTHEAST % OF SECTION 5. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN. SIDWELL NO. (S): 08-13-005-002-00 SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. During tho twelve (12) months immediately following lhe sale, lhe property may be redeemed. Dated ot Ann Arbor. Michigan December 21. 1987. GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee First Publication- January 7. 1988 Charles P. Hcffmon. Jr.. (P29826) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor. Michigan 48107 (313) 769-8300 (1-28) For 8.35% INSURED CDs Call HARRY Registered Rep. Firsl ol Mrt-pnnWl Corporation HMM 1-800-321-4709 •Rate effective 1/5/88 AU CDs ore FSUC Of FDIC Insured up to S 100,000 per client per depository institution. Nominate a Barry County All-Star! McDonald's n® 1215 West Slate-Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 In 22 years of experience with McDonald'%'X?, chance to work with ~nd9b°' £U«oi Mention, the yooUrs^who^are hardworking, capable and industuous While scholastic achievements ^mpodanL«mVeJooking KsU»« tlon", but I'm convinced there are a lot or w v I ?eesrtSaPnran?aSt 1215Kf/st.. Hastings. Mi 49058. MEDIC ARE SUPPLEMENT Very Competitive Rates Covers Prescription Drugs & Excess Doctor Charges Medicare Won’t Pay. C. 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Eighty percent of her 9-year-olds expressed the wish to "kill somebody." Where do children get such ideas? I believe it is fair to say that they get them from movies and TV. What arc we going to do about this love of violence among the young? Frankly, it scares me to death. I am - Concerned in California. Dear Friend: And 1 have been Concerned in Chicago for a long time. It docs no good to scream at the movie makers and TV producers. Apparently there is a big demand for violence and they arc go­ ing to give the people what they want. The responsibility falls on the shoulders of parents. They must set up hard and fast guidelines about what they young children can watch. A no-nonsense approach can cut down on about 70 percent of the garbage that comes into our living rooms. Easy? No. But it is a battle that parents must win Begin to lose right away — up to 10 pounds in the first two weeks. It's easy and safe — no gimmicks. At Diet Center you eat a healthy, ample diet And see pounds and inches vanish in the first few days. You also master the secret to keeping excess pounds off forever. So you may never again watch helplessly is your weight bounces up and down like a yo-yo. Don't give up yet. even if you've tried every other diet on the market. Whether you want to shed 10 pounds or 100. Diet rx* Center can I agffink change your life free, no obligation consultation. L/lV I WSP Center Call Today 948-4033 for FREE Consultation 1615 South Bedford Road, M-37 (Next to Cappon Oil), Hastings, Ml Ph. 948-4033 • Or call our other Diet Center in Plainwell Ph. 685-6881 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon Black Hole of Calcutta defined Fx:ar Ann Landers: Please, when someone expresses a point of view that is vastly dif­ ferent from yours, don’t say you hope that person falls into the Black Hole of Calcutta. It is not possible to fall into the Black Hole of Calcutta because it is not a hole. It’s a very small room in a fort where 146 British soldiers were trapped by East Indian troops in 1756. All but 23 suffocated. The death room became known as the Black Hole of Calcutta. Got it. Annie? Cheers'. -- Hugo S., ChinaBurma-India Veteran’s Assn.-W WIL Dear Hugo: Thanks for hauling me up short on that turkey of an answer. I think I heard from half of the men who served in the ChinaBurma-India theater. (Lots of Flying Tigers.) One thing is certain. When I goof it’s a beaut. Dad’s going after young ones Dear Ann Landers: Mom died six months ago. A few weeks after the funeral Dad told us kids that he and Mom didn't have a very good sex life and that they hadn't made love more than four times in the past five years. They were married nearly 45 years so wc didn’t think that was so terrible. 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Jan. 2, 2:48 a.m., 8 lbs., 2 ozs. n II, This Week’s Marriage Licenses: Jeffrey Benson, 32 of Nashville and Melody Kienast, 29 of Battle Creek. Allen Rasmussen, 40 of Battle Creek and Carolyn Saltines, 46 of Battle Creek. Dennis Thompson, 23 of Zeeland and Cindi Bekkering, 20 of Middleville. & GOOD SPIRITS sioss ? 128 S. Jefferson Downtown Hastings Reservations Recommended ■■^^sq.yd. 948-4042 LIMITED QUANTITY! SUNDAY BRUNCH This is the last available to you — Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals to meet Jan. 19 The Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold n public hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 19. at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall council chambers. The meeting is to consider the application of Tim Metzger for a variance at 417 E. Grand St. to convert a single family house to a two-family home. Lube. 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Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. COYPR1GHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE LEONARD D. NANZER Sales Representative (616) 323*0982 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS Short woman tall in normality Dear Ann Landers: A while back you aired my pct grips in your column. Now 1 would like to add to the discussion. I come from a family of short females. While it is a slight inconvenience at times, wc consider ourselves normal. Last Sunday in church a woman who stood next to me said. "I never realized how short you are until today when I stood beside you.” A few days later I was introduced tc a woman who said. ‘Boy. am I glad to meet you. It isn’t often I am introduced to someone shorter than lam.” Upon meeting an acquaintance in the grocery, I heard, “You look shorter than ever. How do you find clothes that fit?" I have a few friends who are shorter than I am. I would not think of calling this to their attention. Please print my letter, Ann Landers. A lot of folks out there need educating. Columbus " Dear Columbus: Personal comments about height, weight, condition of skin, etc., arc always unwelcome and in bad taste unless you arc complimenting someone who has slimmed down or improved their appearance in some way. I. too, am pretty tired of hearing popple say. "I thought you'd be taller.” Timothy and Tammy Case of Hastings, Jan. 6:17 a.m., 8 lbs., I4.V4 ozs. Terry and Teresa Samann of Nashville. Jan. 1. 7:33 a.m., 5 lbs.. 15 ozs. Mark and Kathryn Jarvie of Vermontville, Jan. 1, 2127 a.m.. 8 lbs.. 1316 ozs. Scott and Kimberly Payne of Hastings. Jan. 2. 3:20 a.m., 6 lbs.. 1 ozs. Rod and Lori VanLcwcn of Hastings, Jan. 3. 9:26 p.m., 5 lbs., I Vi ozs. Mark and Lynn Rigelman of Nashville, Jan. 4. 5:19 p.m., 7 lbs., 316 ozs. ‘See Warrant/ label for details Miller’s Silence not always golden Dear Ann Landers: 1 have read and greatly appreciated the letters in your column regar­ ding miscarriages and stillborn babies and decided to share my experience with you and your readers. I am the mother of two wonderful daughters born 11 years apart. Between my two suc­ cessful pregnancies, I had four miscarriages. When our youngest child was 23 months old. I gave birth to Siamese twin daughters who shared one heart. I had learned from a sonogram six months earlier that the babies were joined and was told that it would be best to have an abortion. After much prayer and soul-searching I decided to carry the babies to full term even though I had been told that they would die at birth. My Siamese twin daughters lived two days. My husband arranged for a private burial. After I was released from the hospital wc had a memorial service for friends and family. I was amazed at how many people treated the incident as though our little girls had never been born or died. Their silence was terribly hurtful. I realized that many people didn't know what to say or do so they said and did nothing. Please. Ann, pass along lhe word that silence is interpreted as a lack of interest or caring. I understand that it was an awkward time but a sympathy card would have meant so much. Even a note written weeks or mon­ ths later helps bereaved families know that you understand their grief. Please find room in your column for whatever part of this letter you feel will help people. It's an important message that needs to be repealed often. - Newark. Calif. Dear Friend: There is no acceptable excuse for lamiy and friends who ignored the birth and death of your twins but I can understand their silence. Since joined babies are extremely rare, they probably viewed the occurrence as bizarre and didn't know how to deal with it. When people arc unsure about what to say or do they usually say and do nothing. ' My condolences, however belated, and thanks for calling us your story. 1, For a limited time only, we’re Carpets so durable, they bear rolling back our prices on luxuri­ Allied's five-year wear warranty label. ous carpets made of Allied So roll on in and make a smart Anso IV nylon. deal on the smartest carpet you Carpets with built-in soil, stain, can buy—carpet made of static, and wear resistance. Allied Anso IV. REG. 27.95 Three months ago Dail started to take out some nice women. We were happy that he was able to enjoy himself again. Rut after six or seven respectable dates, he slatted to go out with real young chicks, about the same age as his daughters. Now he is dating girls in their 20s. Dad is sweet but very naive for a man who is 70. We arc afraid these young women are working him for money and gifts. He resents it when wc tell him that he is being taken ad­ vantage of. If our mother saw these women she would turn over in her grave. Please tell him. Ann. -- Alabama. Dear Alabama: Your dad didn't ask for any advice so I won't give him any. My comments are for you. By this time your father knows how you feel. You've made your point, so cool it. It's dangerous to generalize but girls in their 20s who would date a 70-ycar-old desene to have their motives questioned. I hope Grampa wakes up soon. t " I M-37-43 Stitt St. Downtown HMtinti Grind Rapid* MasterCard V/SA EARLY-BIRD DINING Monday thru Wednesday 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Near*: Monday 8 to 8: Tuesday thru Friday 8 Io 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED — MASTER CHARGE • VISA DISCOUNT NOT AVAILABLE ON SERVICE SPECIALS Keep that great GM feeling with genuine GM parts. GM QUALITY Ig'llj SERVICE PARTS MNIRAl MOTORS CORPORATION Bndrus v Z/r HASTING ”1 and Kalamazoo -to Battle Creek' 1435 SOUTH HANOVER STREET Arrive between 4:30 p.m. and 6 30 In the evening and enjoy reduced prices on our delicious entrees. PHONE — 945-2425 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 7, 1988 — Page 7 From Time to Time... NURSE AIDE CLASSES by—Esther Walton • To Start January 18, 1988 • Two weeks classroom clinical certification course. Potential employment upon suc­ cessful completion. Apply in person before Jan. 13. Limited enrollment. Issac Moore — Early Freeport businessman In the Jan. 6. 1938. issue of the Banner is an account of a Freeport businessman, Issac Moore, who had been in business for 50 years. In addition to the information on Moore, the article describes life in Freeport 100 years ago. Moore died in November 1939 after completing 50 years retail service in the village of Freeport. "From the day when it took a year or more to erect a house or business block to the day when skyscrapers are erected almost over­ night; from the day when material for such a structure was hauled by wagon for many miles to the present time when great trucks and trailers haul nearly enough material in one load to erect such a building, a much longer distance in a small fraction of the time; from the time when a small town was a busy trading center for the settlers from many miles around to the day when the streamlined automobile has brought our larger cities with their larger stories within easy reach of everyone, is a period of time measured not only in years, but in most cases also marked by many changes in ownership or management of a business. Such, however, is not true of the grocery and shoe store in Freeport owned and operated by I.E. Moore, who, this month, starts his 49th year in business in the same location. Moore, fifth in seven children and christen­ ed Issac by his Scotch parents, but known by everyone in the community where he had liv­ ed for 58 years, as "Ike" was bom Feb. 16, 1862, southeast of St. Johns. At various times, a brother, William visited a married sister living near Freeport which was then but a settlement of 13 residences, two general stores, a blacksmith shop, two drug stores, a millinery store, a hotel and saloon, two chur­ ches, a sawmill and a handle factory, and the health of the townspeople carefully guarded by two doctors. The little village was bordered on all sides by virgin forest and the main street sports a boardwalk. In those days, mail arrived in Hastings by railroad and that for Freeport was transferred to a horse-drawn coach bound for Lowell and then thrown out near the present Filmore schoolhouse where a post office was located. From there it was carried to Freeport each day for noon delivery. There was no daily paper delivered in Freeport and the Banner, arriving once each week, kept the residents in touch with the out­ side world. Word of mouth sufficed between issues. Two narrow dirt roads wound in opposite directions to form a connecting link with the outside world. One road led to Hastings, the other branched off near the present site of the schoolhouse leading to Lowell and Middleville. William Moore was impressed with the op­ portunity of the "trading post" in the midst of promising country and decided to enter the hardware business here. In 1879, the father, John Moore, decided to move his family to Freeport and erect a shoe store. Issac. then a sturdy lad of 17, helped his father and brothers dig the cellar of the pre­ sent double store building in the fall of 1879. During the following winter the building material was hauled to the site and in the sum­ mer of 1880 the building was erected and the hardware and shoe stoe were opened for business in the fall. The erection of this "large” building was not by any means sim­ ple as it would be today. Moore assisted his father and brothers in hauling the material to the building site by horse and wagon, over winding, unimproved roads. The bricks were hauled from Morgan (Thomapple) Lake, the cement from Bellevue, and the windon frames and glass from Hastings. The logs 'or the lumber were taken from the John Yarger farm southeast of town, hauled to Hastings for sawing then back to Freeport again. When the hardware store opened, it was known as the Moore and Yarger Hardware Store and was owned and operated by William Moore and John Yarger (husband of Mary Moore, a sister). Four years later it became Moore and Shephard and was known by this name until 1911. The shoe store was known as th«* John Moore Shoe Store and was owned and operated by John Moore. Frank, another son. and Helen, a daughter, assisted their father in the store. In 1885, a grocery line was added. At this time, Issac was working in the Checsebrough Handle Factory, having started work there in 1881 In 1884, he married and in the same year erected a portion of the home in which he still resides. (1938) In January 1899, he left the factory and began work in the store, purchasing one-half of the third interest, his brother Frank had ac­ cumulated in the merchandise. The two brothers operated the store until 1895 when Issac purchased the remainder of his brother's interest, and three years later, he also pur­ chased the shoe store building from his father, and thus became owner and operator of the building and business he had helped construct from the beginning. Among those who. at various times, have been employed as clerks in the store during the past nearly half century arc William Glasgow, Joseph Burd, William Quigley, L.R. Wolcott, J.W. Reuter, Walter Wallace, Lester Brown. Arnold Malcolm, Lloyd and Donna Moore. However for the past few years, Mr. Moore has conducted the business alone. It is natural that many amusing incidents should occur in a half century of dealing with the public. The two wc give here are but fair samples of those Mr. Moore is able to recall. One day, a farm lady emoted the store with a crock of butter and confided to Mr. Moore that she had churned the butler for her own use. However, a mouse had fallen into the cream and drowned and although she had tried several times she just could not eat it. She asked if she might exchange it for so­ meone else’s butter. The store keeper lasted it, agreed that if one did not know about the mouse incident, it might readily pass for a perfect product, and agreed to the exchange. Thereupon, he took the butter into the base­ ment where his dairy butter was stored, transferred it to another crock and relumed it to the lady who was very happy over the "ex­ change". Later she informed Mr. Moore that she liked the butter nearly as well as her own. Another time a lady returned a sack of flour saying she could not make good bread with it. After listening to her story, the merchant felt certain that it was not the fault of the flour, but said that he would have a new supply of flour of another brand the next day and would deliver a sack to her home. After the lady left he transferred her flour to a different sack and delivered it as agreed. Some time later, that lady came back to the store, informed Moore that the bread made from the "new" flour had been exceptionally good but that she could not understand how the saucer she had lost got into the bottom of the new sack of flour. She had questioned her family at length without solving lhe mystery. Moore informed her that outside of lhe possibility of some member of the family hav­ ing been responsible, he could only think that she had lost her saucer somehow and by a strange coincidence the flour company had supplied one of the same type as a premium. In walking from his home to his store and back daily. Moore has traveled in these 48 years, about 16,000 miles or two to three times around the globe at the equator. His store has the reputation for always having good vinegar, and he had pumped more than 12,000 gallons from the barrels into gallon and lesser containers. Enough wrapping cord has been used in typing parcels to reach from the store to a point in the Everglades of Florida. At least 50,000 pounds of Freeport butter iias been sold over his counter and 300 tons of coal has been consumed in heating the store. He has ground 20 tons of coffee in a hand grinder. About 35,000 pairs of shoes and rub­ bers have also been distributed. Moore has spent 40 percent of his time, or 66 hours per week in the store. In terms of steady work, this would be about 19 years without rest of the 48 years involved. Three blocks from his home, he has a va Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings J * Computers Freeport is shown here in the 1900 s. Moore s store is the east side of the corner building. The double building is now lhe Freeport Supply store. cant lot into which he puts a garden and cons­ cientiously cultivates entirely by hand. His other hobby is assisting Mrs. Moore in the care of a small flock of fancy chickens. His recreation is his radio, a rocker and his pipe. Mr. and Mrs. Moore have four children, two girls and two boys, all of whom they have given college educations. They are: Dr. Vcnor M. Moore of Grand Rapids educated in medicine; Mrs. Edith Moore Burton of Detroit, educated in music; Lloyd J. Moore. of Highland Park, educated in engineering; and Mrs. Donna Moore. Jackson, in education. Opportunities. Mr. Moore believes, are awaiting every young person who will put forth the same effort as was required 50 years ago; that there are occasional short cuts to fine opportunities but since there arc enough of these to go around, the majority must work to make the opportunity. In his case it was just plain hard work. 0 x | ’ MS/DOS Compatible ’ Turbo Motherboard ’ 512k Memory J | * AT Style Keyboard ’ Amber Monographics Monitor ’ Parallel Port 8 | * • For Home and Business ARRIS MATRIX 501 W. 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VISA • MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS DISCOVER Electronic Scanners For Speedy Checkouts! �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 7, 1988 Strong 2nd half carries Saxons past stubborn Albion, 76-64 by Steve Vedder So much for the need of fiery halftime pep talks. After falling behind by eight points at the intermission to a stubborn Albion team. Hastings proceeded to blow away the Wildcats with some torrid second half field goal accuracy, eventually winning its fifth straight. 76-W. Hastings coach Denny O'Mara said he didn’t offer anything profound to his struggl­ ing team at the half. •’No, it was just that wc came out flat and weren't doing certain things right.” said O'Mara. "It was hard work underneath that wound up keeping us in lhe game.” The win ups Hastings to 5-0 overall and 3-0 in the Twin Valley. It was the Saxons' 14th straight regular season win and their 14th straight win al home. Hastings' last loss on its home floor was an 88-77 setback to the Wildcats on Feb. 15. 1986 Both (cams began as icy as the single digit temperatures outside the Hastings gym Tues­ day night. Despite hitting only five of its first 15 shots. Albion managed a 13-12 first period lead. If possible. Hastings was even colder, hitting only 6-01-22 shots. Things heated up on the Albion side in the second quarter with lhe Wildcats outscoring the Saxons 23-16 for a 36-28 halftime margin. Albion's biggest lead was a 34-24 edge with 1:10 to go. but baskets by Mike Brown and Rob Longstreet sandwiched around a Wildcat goal cut the lead to eight at the half Brown and senior point guard Kent Gee. who were averaging 57 points per game bet­ ween heading into the contest, were held to eight and three points in the first 16 minutes. Only 10 points from senior forward Rob Longstreet kept the Saxons in the game. Sparked by O’Mara's non-pep talk at the half, lhe tide quickly turned in the Saxons' favor early third period. Gee immediately canned a three-pointer and a sizzling Brown added 10 points in a 13-2 run which produced [ Sports ] Saxon jayvees win two games in a row Hastings' Kent Gee (20) lays In two of his 14 points in Tuesday's 76-64 win over Albion. Bowling Results Tuesday Night Mixed Consumer Concrete 4-0, Formula Realty 4-0, Marshs Refrigeration 4-0, Floral Design 4-0. Lewis Realty 3-1, Riverbend Travel 3-1. Neil’s Restaurant 1-3, Hallifax Services 1-3, Woodland Sales & Service 0-4, Razors Edge 0-4. Variety Shoppe 0-4, CJ’s 0-4. Men’s High Game and Series - J. Wilbur 218-581. J. Vliek 203-584, G. Hause 202; R. Hause 197; I. Eaton 197; J. Beadle 197; R. Caris 191; N. Sinclair 191; R. Eaton 185; P. Scobey 185; D. Woodland 181; D. Everett 175; D. Grinnc!! 168. Women’s High Games - F. Ruthruff 192, P. Lake 185, D. Hoffman 181. B. Johnson 171, I. Ruthruff 168, C. Haupt 162, J. Smith 161, L. Case 140, M. Ancel 135. Splits Converted - I. Eaton 4-7-9, T. Mar­ tinez 5-7, B. Wilkins 6-8-10, P. Lake 5-7-9. Monday Mixers Girrbachs 46-18, Michelob 3916-24'6, An­ drus of Hastings 39-25. Bobs Restaurant 37'4-2616, Hastings Flower Shop 37-27, Deweys Auto Body 3516-2816. Riverbend Travel 34-30, Cinder Dmgs 32V4-3116. Mir­ rors Image 27-37. Art Meade Sales 26-38, Sir & Her 25'6-3816. Circle Inn 25W-38V4, Hollenbeck Cleaners 22-42, Hastings Bowl 21-43. High Games and Series - R. Perry 188-505, 188-505. J. Blough 182, M. Boston 177, D. Murphy 188, B. Anders 234-526, M. Snyder 214-510, D. Snyder 190-550. E. Ulrich 173. B. Hathaway 186-508, B. Eckert 168, S. Merrill 196, J. Solmcs 170, C. Wallace 170, B. Psalmonds 166, M. Wieland 175, K. Schantz 162, F. Girrbach 189-503, D. Loftus 178-506. J. Welchcr 151, S. Han­ ford 199-505. Splits Converted - C. Wallace 4-7-10, K. Hanford 2-10. Wednesday P.M. Mace's Ph. 49-23. M&M's 39V6-32'6. Nashville Locker 3816-33'6. Friendly Home Parties 38-34. Miller Carpets 38-34. Lifestyles 36-36. Handy's Shirts 34-38, Vamev's Stables 32-40, Valley Realty 29'6-42'6, Art Meade 28'6-3916. Gillions 2816-39'6. High Games and Series - P. Champion 210-202-544. M. Snyder 191-536, T. Christopher 193-544, B. Blakely 188-500, M. Dull 182-500, S. Pennington 198-475, K. Hanford 175-473, N. Wilson 176-473, L. Yoder 190-466. D. Bums 189-442, N. Varney 159-433, T. Owen 151-394. C. Flora 156-388, B. Hendershot 132-342, D. Lawrence 155-340, Hummel 458, D. Brewer 434. High Games - P. Castleberry 176, B. Moody 203, N. Houghtalin 163, J. McQuem 153, T. Soya 153. V. Powers 157, B. Handy 164. Slits Converted - B. Moody 6-7-10, C. Watson 4-5. Tos Vos led three Hastings players in dou­ ble figures as the Saxon jayvee team crushed Albion 64-38 Tuesday night. Vos scored 22 points. Scott Hubbard 15 and Jeff Baxter 12 for Hastings, which upped its record to 3-2 overall and 2-1 in the Twin Valley. Hastings led only 24-19 at the half, but blew the contest open with a 21-6 third quarter advantage. Against Hillsdale in the team's final game prior to Christmas. Hastings ekked out a 77-71 win. Vos led the winners with 22 points and Hubbard added 20. Baxter tossed in 13 and Jamie Murphy 10. 8th graders split with Wayland eagers a 41-40 Hastings lead with 4:11 left in the period. "We came out shooting well in the second half.” said O'Mara, whose team wound up !7-of-32 over the last two periods. "Wc just came out flat in the first half. We had the good shot, but wc weren’t making it.” The lead changed hands four times in the next three minutes before another Gee bomb put the Saxons ahead to stay 48-47 with I 42 to go. Brown banged home a jumper. Jeff Youngs and Mark Stcinfort added layups, and Gee another three-pointer for a 57-50 lead al the end of three periods. Despite being down seven. Albion still wasn't finished The Wildcats scored the first three points of the final period to slice the lead to 57-53. But with Brown scoring eight points. Hastings ran off a 12-7 spurt for a 69-60 lead with 4:02 left. Albion never got within five points after that. Neither team wound up setting the nets on fire. Hastings finished the game 29-of-6l (47 percent) from the field as opposed to 25-of-6l (45 percent) for the Wildcats O Mara wouldn't blame the Christmas holi­ day break for the sluggish first half, but didn't rule out its role in the game. Every team goes through times when they don't shoot well.” he said. "That (the break) had something to do with it. When you have a layoff sometimes you tend to come back flat.” Besides the >ccond half field goal barrage. O Mara said a key to the game was Hastings' 43-25 rebounding advantage. "Wc knew wc had to crash the boards and we did a good job of rebounding,” he said. Brown wound up w ith 32 points and 10 re­ bounds to lead Hastings. Gee finished with 14 points and Longstreet a season-high 14 points and nine rebounds Mark Steinfort added seven points off the bench and Scott Weller had nine rebounds. The Saxons travel to Sturgis Friday and then host Lakewood in a makeup game Jan. Sales halted for 3-wheel all-terrain off-road vehicles Hastings' lone dealer in three-wheel vehicle sales says the Justice Department is off-base in its decision to halt the sales of ATVs. Ed McManaway. president of MC Supply on Bedford Road, said his business will comp­ ly with the Dec. 30 ruling, but contends the all-terrain vehicles are safer than some members of Congress, consumer activists, and medical groups make them out to be. The court's temporary restraining order took effect immediately, and becomes perma­ nent after 45 days of public comment. As part of the deal to settle the Justice Department lawsuit, firms will buy back thousands of ATVs from dealers. However, consumers will not be able to return them. McManaway isn't sure how the ruling will affect existing dealer and manufacturer ATV stock. He said cither the vehicles will be destroyed at the warehouse or. less likely, dealers may be allowed to sell off the stock they have. McManaway said that MC Supply is not selling the remaining all-terrain cycles it has. Despite figures which show Michigan as the fourth highest state in lhe number of ATC deaths (37) and 7.000 monthly injuries nation­ wide attributed to the vehicles, McManaway said the figures are misleading. "First of all, the chances (of getting hurt) are equal to getting struck by lightning.” he said. "The trouble is people are just turned loose on ATVs; I’ve seen that repeatedly. It’s a lack of education and no supervision.” The off-road vehicles have puffy tires, sad­ dle seats and handlebar steering. They run on gasoline, can reach speeds of 60 mph and in some cases cost from $750 to the S3.500 rac­ ing model. McManaway said negative publicity has hurt the sales of ATVs in the last two years. His sales have dropped from an average of 40 vehicles two years ago to a dozen last season. "People believe everything they sec on TV,” he said. "Most have seen (negative) programs and they haven' taken the time to think what they've seen like people riding around in shorts with no helmets. "People were told it was unsafe and they believe ATVs are unsafe." McManaway said the the sales halt will not severely disrupt his business as three-wheel purchasers will now likely switch to the fourwheel version. “It’s eliminated a segment of the market, but its done nothing more than more it over,” said McManaway. The Hastings eighth grade A team defeated Wayland 47-28, but the B team lost 13-10. Tadd Wattles led the A team with 17 points while Paul Rose and Cory Vender added six each. Bryan Wilder led the B team with four points. Saxon sports next week January January January January January 7 8 9 14 15 New Year’s Predictions WRESTLING Sturgis....................................... 6:30p.m. BASKETBALL at Sturgis................................. 6:00p.m. WRESTLING Grand Ledge Inv............... 8:00 a.m. VOLLEYBALL Coldwater.................................6:00p.m. BASKETBALL Coldwater.................................6:00p.m. Kalamazoo Wings HOCKEY "Watch our Future Stars" F;i., Jan. 8th Season Ticket Exchange Wed., Jan. 13th Wacky Wednesday All Seats $3.00 Promotes cereal Michigan's only Indy race car driver, Scott Brayton (left) of Coldwater was in Hastings at Felpausch Tuesday afternoon to sign autographs and pro­ mote Froot Wheelz. The Fruit Loops-like cereal, for which Brayton is a spokesman, was developed by Steve Swick (right) and is marketed by Felpausch. Brayton has started 55 Indy car races while being the second fastest qualifer for the 1985 Indy 500. Fri., Jan. 15th Stocking Cap Night Sponsored by Eagle Snacks HOME SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY Sunday Games at 4:00 p.m. All Others 7:00 p.m. TICKET INFO. 616-345-5101 "W Wings Stadium LUlnGS 3600 Van Rick Dr. Kalamazoo Minnesota Nor;., Stars Complete results of L.H. Lamb Invitational Heavyweight 98 105 112 119 126 132 138 145 155 • 167 185 198 Matt Spencer Dave Tossova Brian Redman Jerry Miller Aaron Newberry Tom Bell Tom Bolo Mike Hafer Thom Anderson Troy Ziegler Greg Heath Jim Lenz Chad Murphy W3:16, L1-0 OT L1:26, L12-0 W4:51, L13-2 L11-10, L3:30 L5:17, L10-5 L1:45, L:50 W17-3, W11-0, L7-1 W3:58, L7-0, W1:25, W9-1 W8-6, L5-3 W11-4, W11-3, L3:55 W12-4, L2:22, L7-5 W1:05, W3:59, L12 4 W1:09, W7-0, L3-2 It's time to peer into the all-knowing crystal ball and see what lies ahead for 1988. Some of the best guesses are: The streaking Hastings basketball team wins the Twin Valley and its sixth district in seven years, but falls in the regional finals. Skateboarding is officially recognized as an Olympic sport. Jeff Simpson does such an outstanding job with the Saxon baseball team that he joins the Tigers and Sparky Anderson as bullpen coach. However, after the Tigers tumble to sixth, both Anderson and Simpson find themselves selling us­ ed cars in Thousand Oaks. California. Michael J. Fox joins the L.A. Law firm as a junior partner, but soon leaves the business after marrying a girl to whom he loaned a Diet Pepsi. Gayle Gardner, after being waived by ESPN, replaces Dick Enbcrg as NBC's lop play-by-play man...er. woman. The city of Hastings finally joins the 20th century and builds a second softball field. Morgan Fairchild refuses a final din­ ner invitation but is quickly replaced by Debra Winger. Paul Fulmer resigns his coaching posi­ tion to begin a career as a big-time wrestler. Fulmer’s debut, incidently, is less than smashing when King Kong Bundy flings him out of the ring and into the lap of an 82-year-old woman who repeatedly jabs Fulmer with her umbrella. Hastings Athletic Director Bill Kar­ pinski replaces Daryl Rogers as lhe Lions' head coach, but soon loses his job when he demands complete control of the organization as well as a chunk of Ford Motor stock. . Jud Heathcote's "prize" recruits fiz­ zle quicker than an opened three-day old Coke and the Spartan basketball coach soon joins PASS as a colorless commentator. Hastings superintendent Carl Schoessel wins the Michigan Super Lot­ to. considers a move to Orangeville and a life of luxury, but loses the ticket when celebrating with Al Francik and Bob VanderVccn. A certain sportswriter considers a longstanding job offer as a Traverse City bartender. The writer eventually accepts the job. pleasing his readers who still stoutly claim the move was made three years too late. There is no word on the sportswriter’s successor, though word leaks out that representatives from J-Ad Graphics were checking with NBC on the availability of Alf. ESPN commentator Dick Vitale, The Mouth That Roared, replaces Johnny Carson as host of the Tonight Show, im­ mediately turning the program into a circus. Seeking a move to the big-time, Buzz Youngs joins Jack Buck as commentator on CBS radio's Monday Night Football. The arrangement lasts only two weeks, however, after which Buck quits citing lack of air time. Mark Brown trades Western Michigan for the brutality of the Hastings YMCA C League, where he learns the true meaning of physical basketball. Finally admitting that baseball always took precedence over his family, former Hastings coach Bernie Oom returns to the baseball job. Making her an offer she can't refuse, the Detroit Free Press steals Esther Walton from page seven of The Banner. The year actually brings an entire week of not a single coach pleading for more coverage. That bliss is shattered when a certain sportswriter is assaulted in the Felpausch checkout line by a parent whose son was left off the ail-county football team. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 7, 1988 -- Page 9 ‘Killer’ dogs disappear from shelter by Shelly Sulscr Two dogs impounded by Barry County animal control officers for killing an 11-yearold toy poodle in Hastings Dec. 20 were discovered missing from the shelter last Wednesday. Dog Warden Pon Wilson said. Wilson said the pit bulls disappeared from the shelter sometime between the night of Dec. 29 and the morning of Dec. 30 and that the owners are suspects tn the breaking and entering. “They came through the front door. Ap­ parently the lock was picked." he said Wilson said the owners are suspects because a court order was being sought to have the dogs destroyed. "There is no proof they broke in and took the dogs but they were planning to move to California and the dogs came up missing," Wilson said. Wilson said the dogs had been involved in killing a poodle owned by Linda and James Wright of 804 S. Hanover St. on Dec. 20. The couple filed suit in Barry Coun­ ty 56th District Court seeking to have the owners arrested and lhe dogs destroyed. They arc also considering lobbying for a city or­ dinance that would ban pit bulls from residen­ tial areas, Linda Wright said. Describing the incident. Wright said she and her husband and their two small children had just returned from visiting with relatives when they let the poodle, Cha Cha, out of the house. "She didn’t come back and we heard dogs whining and barking at the neighbor’s." she said. "So Jim ran outside. The neighbors behind us had two pit bulls and there were two pit bulls biting the dog next door." She said the dogs had jumped the fence of the neighbor dog's pen and were in lhe pro­ cess of attacking it when lhe dogs’ owner removed the them from the scene to his home. That dog survived the attack, she said. Wrighi said her husband then searched for Cha Cha and located her lying dead and covered with blood in their yard. During the commotion Linda Wright con­ tacted the police who in turn notified Wilson to retrieve the dogs. Wilson attempted to secure permission from the owners to have the dogs destroyed but was repeatedly denied. Wright said they had owned Cha Cha for seven years and that her children had become attached to her. "It really bothered me lhe way she died. If she had been hit by a car. I would have been able to accept that because it was an accident. SCOREBOARD YMCA High School 3 on 3 WLT Bulls.......................................................... 7-1-0 APK Republicans..................................... 6-1-0 Climax....................................................... 6-2-0 KYA.......................................................... 5-2-0 JAM........................................................ 4-4-0 Blind Spots................................................4-4-0 Damage Inc...............................................3-4-0 Blue Brothers............................................3-4-0 U of M.......................................................2-5-0 H.B.'s....................................................... 2-5-0 North Carolina......................................... 2-5-0 Pficffcrs..J.s............................................ 3-4-0 Huss Team................................................ 1-7-0 B OWI i n ^...continued Hastings Mfg. Co. Chrome Room 32116, Formula Realty 293, Machine Room 267, Viking 260, Office 248. Anhowsur Busch 23016. High Games and Series - D. Edwards 543, D. Cappon 533. R. Ruthruff 530, K. Bushcc 526. W. Beck 521, J. Smith 503 Bowlerettes JAG Stockfarm 44-2), Kent Oil 40-24. Cascade Home Improvement 39-25. Gutter Dusters 37-27, Nashville Auto 34-30. Hecker Ins. 34-30, Hastings Bowl 34-30. Hair Care Center 34-30. D.J. Electric 33-31, Pioneer Apts. 30-34, Mathews 2916-34*5. Ewing Well Drilling 29-35. DcLong’s Bait & Tackle 2616-37*6, Flex Fab 25-39, Carl’s Super Market 24-40. Thomapple Manor 19-46. Good Series - D. Coencn 183-520, T. Christopher 208-506. M. Scramlin 197-514. L. Elliston 187-527. B. Blakely 193-513, R. Carpenter 183-507. J. Elliston 171-481. Good Games - L. De Long 169, S. Thomp­ son 189-442. M. Garber 166. T. Decker 171. C. Hartwell 182. E. Dunham 184, T. Westbrook 188. N. Wynn 170-448, B. Wilson 171. D. Long 166. T. Loftus 173. D. Reid 178. K. Christopher 171. Splits converted - D. Cocncn 6-7-10. Sunday Night Mixed Elbow Benders 43-29, Gutterdusters 43-29, Family Force 43-29. Chug-a-Lugs 41-31. White Lightning 40-32. Hooter Crew 38'6-33'6. A-Tcam 38*6-38'6, Sex Pins 37-35, Greenbacks 36'6-35*6, Alley Cats 36-36, Sandbaggers 35-37. Detroiters 34*6-33'6. Something Natural 32W-3516. Really Rottens 32-36. Unpredictables 31-41, Mas & Pas 26-42. Fin Busters 25'6-42'6. Get-Along-Gang 23-49. Women’s High Game and Series - M. Snyder 196-535. D. Kelley 193-517. S. Han­ ford 183-513. D. Snyder 176-502. L. Tillev 201. B. Moody 200. C. Allen 185. T. Ray179. D. Oliver 171. C. Wilcox 170. M K. Snyder 169. B. Cantrell 162. V Miller 161, J. Smith 159. J. Martz 143, L. Kelley 142 Men’s High Game and Series - R. Ogden 237-181-201-619. V. Connor 1898-518. M. Cole 189-512. B. Lake 193-511. R. Ward 185-500. D. Montague 210. R. Little 202. T. Zylstra 182. S. Howe 190, R. Ogden 185. B. Drayton 182. R B. Snyder 181. C. Wilson 180. W Friend 177. B Ray 170. D. Smith 169. R. Neymiycr 161 But what these dogs did was vicious." she said "The owners were negligent. The dogs should not have been loose." Wilson said normal procedure would be to order the owners to quarantine the dogs. He said, however, that previous complaints con­ cerning the same dogs running loose in the neighborhood led him to keep the animals at the shelter. "Shelly (Animal Control Officer Michelle Lowe) gave them a warning to keep them tied." Wilson said. "They were obviously trouble for that area. I believe it was in the best interest of the dogs, too, (to impound them) because there were some people ready to take the matter into their own hands." Wright said Wilson requested the owners’ signatures on papers to have the dogs volun­ tarily put to sleep because it would avoid a court battle. "He said it was easier than to go to court. Either way, the animals would end up dead because there was enough evidence (the dogs were guilty)." she said. After the Wrights learned the dogs were musing they decided to file the suit. A number of attempts by police to serve the owners with subpoenas to appear at the hear­ ing. scheduled for 9 a.m. today, failed because they apparently moved, she said. Wright also noted she and her husband have filed a small claim against the owners. "Ail I wanted was the dogs destroyed." Wright said. "The officer told us that night that we could file a claim. But after wc found out they were stolen, 1 was mad. I wouldn’t have sued if they would have left them be destroyed." Wright said she is concerned with the welfare of other citizens' pets and possibly children. Words for the Y’s Saturday Morning Open Crafts On Saturdays the YMCA-Youth Council will be starting its newest program. Saturday morning open crafts. The program will run every Saturday until March 26 (exclude Satur­ days of Dec. 26. Jan. 2, Jan. 23). Boys and girls in grades K-6. may make crafts in the Hastings Jr. High. Room 185. The program will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. A variety of crafts are planned. Children may make one or more than one craft per week. The cost of the program is S.5O-S.75 per craft. Participants may slay as long as they like or leave to participate in the other sports that are being offered that particular Saturday. The instructor is Kay Acker. There is no preregistration for this activity. For more in­ formation call the YMCA at 945-4574. Saturday Youth Basketball Starting Saturday. Jan. 9, and continuing every Saturday until Feb. 13 (no meetings on Jan. 23). the YMCA-Youth Council will be holding Saturday recreation basketball for youth in the second thru eight grade. All pro­ grams will be held in the Hastings Jr. High East or West gym. Participants do not need to preregister, but must bring gym clothes and gym shoes. Miss Jan Bowers, the High School girls basketball coach will instruct the girls program, Dave Styf will instruct the 2-4 grade boys and Jack Longstreet, the Jr. Varsity coach, will provide the instruction for the 5-6 grade boys. The following time periods will be followed: Jr. High Boys and Girls: 8-9 a.m.: West gym; 2nd grade boys: 11 a.m. -12 p.m.: East gym; 3rd grade boys: 8:30-9:30 a.m.: East gym; 4th grade boys: 9:45-10:45 a.m.: East gym; 5th grade boys: 9-10:00 a.m.: West gym; 6lh grade boys: 10:15-11:15 a.m.: West gym; 2nd grade girls: 1:30-2:15 p.m.: East gym; 3-4th grade girls: 12:45-1:30 p.m.: East gym; 5-6th grade girls: 11:30-12:30 p.m.: West gym. For more information, call Dave Storms, YMCA, at 945-4574. We Move!!!! Winter classes arc now forming for “We Move". “Wc Move” is an exciting class for boys and girls, ages 4 to 8 years old. The class combines a developmental progression of motor skills and creative dance. Classes begin Saturday, Jan. 9 and con­ tinues until Feb. 13. All classes are held at the Hastings Middle School in the vocal music room. 4-6 year olds participate from 10-11, and 7-8 year olds from 11-12. The cost is S17.50 per 5 week session. There is no meeting on Saturday. Jan. 23. Participants should wear leotards or jogging suits, footless tights please, as we use bare feet, no shoes or socks. To register, send class fee to Heather Collins, we move instructor. 162 Podunk Lake, Hastings. For more information call Heather at: 945-9153. Karate Classes Starting the week of January 4th, the YM­ CA will be offering karate classes. The cost of the program is S15 per month. Instruction is provided by Steve Echtinaw (Adult classes) and Ben Hawkins (Youth classes). Par­ ticipants do not need to preregister, and class fees may be paid at the door. All classes are held at the Hastings Middle School East gym. Classes for youth: 6-11 year olds arc held on Tuesdays: 5:30-6:30. Classes for adult beginners (12 years or older): Tuesday: 6:30-8:00. Classes for adult advanced: Tuesdays: 8-9:30. Classes for youth intermediate (6-11 year olds): Thursdays: 5:30-6:30. Classed for youth advanced and adult in­ termediate: Thursdays: 6:30-7:30. Classes for adult advanced: Thursdays: 7:30-8:30. For more information please call the class instructors: Ben Hawkins - 945-5398; Steve Echtinaw - 795-7155. Income-earning kids now required to file "They attacked once and they probably will again." she said. She feels the owners were negligent with the dogs and should pay for it. "When a dog docs this, it’s a vicious dog when it kills any type of animal." she said. “If something happens to a child and I didn’t do my best to prevent it. I couldn't live with that." LANSING, Mich. (AP) - H & R Block may see some very young customers walking through its doors this lax season. A state law signed Dec. 28 by Gov. Blanchard requires children who earned more Ilian SI in 1987 and claimed as dependents to file 1987 state tax forms in their names. Over 5,300 tickets for speeding written since law LANSING, Mich. (AP) ■ Slate police troopers on overtime duty wrote 5,379 tickets during the first month of Michigan’s 65 mph speed limit law, according to state police records. State police have earmarked about 120 positions to enhance traffic enforcement as part of the legislative compromise that led to lhe 65 mph limit. Troopers are working overtime until lhe extra positions are filled. Overtime patrols ticketed 2,628 drivers for exceeding the new limit along 720 miles of rural interstates between Nov. 29, lhe first day of lhe new law, and Dec. 27. An additional 2,751 tickets were issued by overtime patrols to speeders on urban interstates and limited-access freeways with lhe 55 mph limit, while another 2,195 drivers received only oral warnings, slate police records show. The tickets written by overtime patrols last month would be in addition to those filed by regular patrols. Statistics weren’t available on tickets written by state police on regular shifts, The Detroit News reported. Slate police write about 7,000 tickets in an average month. On lhe rural interstates where the higher limit has been posted, “there seems to be somewhat of a sense of compliance by people who felt 55 was inadequate,” said Lt. Timothy Yungfer of the State Police Uniform Services Division. Yungfer said more drivers appear to be using radar detectors to combat lhe increased enforcement It will be several months before accident reports are analyzed to determine what impact, if any, the higher speed limit is having on highway injuries and deaths in the state, safety and police officials say. According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration survey released recently, the number of deaths on rural interstates rose 50 percent in 22 states that raised their speed limit to 65 mph last spring. Michigan is expected to participate in a federal program to test the 65 mph limit on freeways other than rural interstates. The freeways include portions of U.S. 23, U.S. 27, U.S. 131, U.S. 31, U.S. 10, and U.S. 127. M-14 northeast of Ann Arbor also may be included. Hazards of 65 MPH being studied LANSING, Mich. (AP) - It will be several months before a review of accident reports reveals what impact, if any, the 65 mph speed limit is having on highway injuries and deaths in Michigan, authorities say. According to a recent National Highway Traffic Safely Administration survey, deaths on rural interstates rose 50 percent in 22 states that raised their speed limit to 65 mph last spring. Michigan is expected to participate in a federal program to test the 65 mph limit on freeways other than rural interstates. The freeways include portions of U.S. 10, 23, 27, 31, 127 and 131. M-14 northeast of Ann Arbor also may be included. Meanwhile, records show state troopers working overtime wrote 5,379 tickets during the first month of Michigan's 65 mph speed limit on 720 miles of rural interstates. The tickets written by overtime patrols last month are in addition to those filed by regular patrols. Statistics weren't available on tickets written by state police on regular shifts, The Detroit News reported Sunday. State police write about 7,000 tickets in an average month. Overtime patrols ticketed 2,628 drivers for exceeding the new limit from Nov. 29, the first day of the new law, to Dec. 27. An additional 2,751 tickets were issued by overtime patrols to speeders on urban interstates and limited-access freeways with the 55 mph limit, while 2,195 drivers received oral warnings, state police records show. Slate police will hire 120 troopers to help enforce traffic laws as part of the legislative compromise that led to the 65 mph limit. Troopers are working overtime until the extra positions are filled. On the rural interstates where lhe higher limit has been posted, "there seems to be somewhat of a sense of compliance by people who felt 55 was inadequate," said Lt. Timothy Yungfer of the slate police Uniform Services Division. The stale adopted the law to comply with lhe federal tax revision of 1986 that closed a loophole in which parents were allowed to shelter money for their children, said state Treasury spokesman Robert Kolt. He said other states have adopted similar measures to comply with the federal tax code. The federal law no longer allows children claimed as dependents to claim themselves for exemption when filing tax forms. The tax code was altered to clamp down on parents who took advantage of the loophole. "People were abusing the law, and sheltering income by putting it into accounts in their child's name," Kolt said. The stale expects to generate $40 million in revenue from 600,000 dependents. Of those, 60,000 of those will be from new filers, as 540,000 working dependents already file state taxes, Kolt said. Despite its appearance, Kolt said the regulations are not meant to go after industrious children building their nest egg by working small jobs. The intention of lhe law is not to "crack down on kids with money in piggybanks, or watch kids to make sure they pay taxes on shoveling lawns,” Kolt said. The law applies to children earning income only, and doesn't require children to Hastings City Council holds annual meeting on Monday The Hastings City Council will elect a mayor pro-tem and appoint members to sunding committees at the council's annual meeting on Monday. Mayor-elect Mary Lou Gray will also begin her term as Hastings first woman mayor at Monday's meeting. Additionally, the council will appoint of­ ficials to various local boards, set appointed officials' salaries, name a bank to hold city funds and approve a resolution to determine signatures for banking purposes. By law all of the above actions must be taken al the council’s annual meeting each January. Banner ...for all the news and views ofBarry County! New chamber chief, continued from page 1 do anything we can to promote Hastings and keep the monies here in town." The biggest means of promotion by the chamber is through inquiries on lhe telephone, "not only from people outside of Hastings, but also inside," he says. "The chamber has tire answers or can at least steer people in the right direction." Horaney replaces Al Jarvis, about whom Horaney says “he did a wonderful job as president." "Basically, last year for the chamber was a very successful year," he adds. "We were involved in a number of activities in town and I think we'll continue with those." New activities last year included a bowling tournament, a golf outing, a spring art show and market days, with the former three already on this year's calendar. Horaney is also planning a community-wide ox roast for the summer. A Christmas showcase, slated for late fall, will feature Christmas-oriented products available from local retailers. Horaney has two children, Michael, 17, and Kelly, 14. Any decisions or events made by lhe chamber are done by the 18 officers on the board of directors, says Horaney. Joining him on the board this year are Harry Doele, president-elect; Jarvis, immediate past president; Gary Rizor, secretary; Diane Flohr, treasurer; Jill Turner, executive director; Ken Radant and Tim King, retail division co-directors; Monty "Joe” Bennett and Joe Rahn, manufacturers' division co-directors; Patty Woods, professional division director; Jack Walton, medical division director; Bill Dreyer, hospitality director; Duane O’Connor, legislative director; and directors at large, Fred Jacobs, Dorothy Conklin, John Warren and Dennis O'Mara. 4II vdinti AMERICA The Hastings pay taxes on money they are given as gifts or allowance, Kolt said. The state will monitor the law by checking to make sure individuals who file federal tax forms also file state tax forms, he said. Be A Volunteer NOTICE of MEETING DATES for BARRY COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE REVISION COMMITTEE The following dates are for the regular Barry County Zoning Ordinance Revision Committee meetings in 1988: □ January 6, 1988 □ July 6, 1988 □ February 3, 1988 □ August 3, 1988 □ March 2, 1988 □ September 7, 1988 □ April 6, 1988 □ Octobers, 1988 □ May 4, 1988 □ November 2, 1988 □ June 1, 1988 □ December 7, 1988 Call Us at.. 948-8051 BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following are the most popular videocassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1988, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. "Lady and lhe Tramp" (Disney) 2. *’Star Trek IV; The Voyage Home” (Paramount) 3. "An American Tail" (MCA) 4. "Jane Fonda's Low Impact Aerobic Workout” (Lorimar) 5. *'The Godfather" (Paramount) 6. "White Christmas" (Paramount) 7. '’Sleeping Beauty" (Disney) 8.*‘Callanetics" (MCA) 9. "Crocodile Dundee” (Paramount) 10. "Jane Fonda's New Workout" (Lorimar) 1 l/'Pink Floyd The Wall" (MGM-UA) * 'The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 12. □.“Grateful Dead: So Far" (6 West) 14. "Not So Great Moments in Sports" (HBO) 15. "Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet" (Polygram) 16. "Yellow Submarine" (MGM-UA) 17. "Mary Poppins" (Disney) 18. “Top Gun” (Paramount) 19. “Don on Golf' (J2) 20."Pinocchio” (Disney) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS 1. ' 'Lethal Weapon" (Warner Bros.) 2. “0utrageous Fortune" (Touchstone) 3. "Harry and the Hendersons" (MCA) 4. "Tin Men" (Touchstone) 5. “Roxanne" (RCA-Columbia) 6. "Extreme Prejudice" (1VE) 7. “Project X" (CBS-Fox) 8. "Summer School" (Paramount) 9. "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace" (Warner) 10. "Gardens of Stone” (CBS-Fox) 1 l."Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" (Paramount) 12. "Lady and lhe Tramp" (Disney) 13. "Angel Heart" (IVE) 14. "Raising Arizona" (CBS-Fox) 15. “Ishtar" (RCA-Columbia) 16 “The Secret of My Success" (MCA) 17. "River’s Edge" (Nelson) 18. "Blind Date" (RCA-Columbia) 19. "Mannequin" (Media) 20. "Who's That Girl" (Warner) Brought to you exclusively by. Music Center 130 W. State St., Downtown Hastings FREE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE Use our Convenient Court Street Entrance You can have the convenience of a Passbook Savings Account that pays ... 5 %% 5.6536% Keep your money in an account where you have easy access to your funds but still earn a good rate of return on your savings. There are no limits or penalties on any deposits or withdrawls. so your money is there quickly for you when you need it. Stop in today to open your account. Hastings “Moving into a new era ofpeople serving people.” Savings 201 E. State Street. Hastings & Loan - 945-9561 802 Fourth Ave., Lake Odessa �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 7. 1988 Bliss producing new kind of press Working on the crown of the new press are Dave Mai k (left) and Robert Gardner. by Elaine Gilbert Hastings' E.W. Bliss Company is strengthening its manufacturing capabilities by diversifying the presses it builds, said T.E. Marquardt, vice president of marketing and sales. The company's first eccentric geared press is being completed this week and that ac­ complishment is significant because Mar­ quardt said it shatters the myth that it couldn’t be built at the Hastings plant. “It's kind of like slaving old dragons, if you will: It can't be done here or whatever.” Mar­ quardt said. "It very readily can be done and that’s what we're demonstrating. We're just trying to show folks, 'hey. we re putting more strength into our manufacturing capabilities; we're diversifying with different styles of builds.' " The eccentric geared press was formerly built in lhe Bliss plant at Salem, Ohio which Marquardt said is now owned by employees who purchased it through stock options. "What we're doing now is bringing them (eccentric geared presses) in here and expan­ ding our capabilities. We're building both the crank-type press, which we've always built, and the eccentric geared presses," Marquardt said. The towering 300-ton eccentric geared press has an in-built design, which means. Marquardt said, that all of the electrical con­ duit, air piping and lubrication piping and The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 9484051 Christmas Items For Sale Thank You A BELATED GREETING TO OUR HASTINGS AND MIDDLEVILLE families; May your Christmas come wrapped with love, tied with joy, and filled with friendship. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Wc lov* you, Aunt Lois & Uncle Oscar "The Kids Too!" (Due to a typesetting error lhe above advertisement did not appear in the Dec. 17 issue cf the Banner.) FOR SALE SPINET­ CONSOLE PIANO BARGAIN Wanted: Responsi­ ble party to take over low month­ ly payments on spinet piano. See locally. Call 800-327-3345 ExL 102. THANK YOU To our many relatives and friends for the many gifts and cards on our 50th Wedding Anniversary reception at the Elks. 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Excel­ lent staff, beautiful spacious facility, nurse on duty, reasonablc rates, in Hastings. 945-2533 SERVICE DIRECTORY SALES and SERVICE Lyle L Thomas This is the way a completed eccentric geared press looks, other items will be concealed. Not only docs the design give the machine a clean appearance on the outside, but it also is less susceptible to damage because there are no appendages, he said. "Also the press, instead of having a long crank shaft, left to right, will have a shorter shaft, front to back, and large gears that drive the press rather than a crank shaft connection." The crown (top piece) of Hastings' first ec­ centric geared press was put into place Tues­ day afternoon and the purchaser will scion be in Hastings to inspect the equipment, Mar­ quardt said. The machine will be disassembled after that and shipped by Jan. 15 to a plant in Ohio where it will be used to make automobile parts, perhaps for Japanese cars, he added. Bliss also will be building two more eccen­ tric geared presses for that same customer. Marquardt said that the same customer had experienced difficulties with crank-type presses manufactured in Hastings. "When I took the order from him, it was distinctly stated that 1 was not to build the press in Hastings. Michigan. But due to delivery commitments, we went back to him and told him. 'Look, wc have a contract and I have to supply it by a certain date and I will build it in the Hastings facility and will have it ready for shipment by the 15th of January,* " he said. "The press will be ready roughly a week before that time...So it's a major turn around for us. The customer, if you will, gave us a second chance and we're doing what wc said we were going to do. And they are very pleased. "To the best of our knowledge all of the parts should be shipped to his plant by the 15th of the month." Marquardt said. So what we're telling him is: we promise a delivery and wc meet a delivery. 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Includes skate rental. Awards presented Feb. 27, 12:30pm. Need not attend all classes. Class comes before rergular beginner's classes. Parent or authorized adult must be present for youngsters to skate during the speed skating sessions, for those 17 and under. No age limit. Youngster competes against others of same ability and age. Advanced skaters welcomed for this session. Skater should arrive 15 min. early to be ready to skate at 12:05pm. Skater should be able to skate without assistance. Tiny Tots welcomed. 948-2814 or 945-2872. T.E. Marquardt looks Inside a piece of the machinery that will be part cf the first eccentric geared press built at Bliss in Hastings. * Your wedding plans should start at ... Raise Extra Cash...with a Banner Classified Everything you need in wedding 5 supplies... from invitations to candles ...advertising the things you no longer need! Call us at... PUBLISHERS OF THE REMINDER AND HASTINGS BANNER 1952 N. Broodway. Hotting* • Ph. 945-9554 948-8051 J-AD GRAPHICS NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the members of the HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION will be held at the association's offices at 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan, on Tuesday, January 19, 1988. Polls will.be open 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The annual meeting is to follow at 8:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is (1) to elect three directors; (2) to approve the application and plan of conversion to convert to a federally chartered mutual savings and loan (any proxy solicited is revocable by the member); and (3) to transact any other business that may come before the meeting. , • NOTICE • The Rutland Charter Township, Planning and Zoning Commission, will conduct their first quarterly meet­ ing, January 11, 1988, at 7:30 p.m., at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml. Interested persons desiring to pre­ sent their views upon planning and zoning, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard, at the above time and place. Bernard Hammond Bldg. Admin. Rutland Charter Township and help them in their manufacturing facilities by delivering good quality machinery on time. And that's something that has been a major concentration of our efforts." It takes approximately 26 weeks for Bliss to build the eccentric geared press and that in­ cludes engineering lead time to tailor the machinery to the customer's needs. The manufacturing process alone is about 16 to 18 weeks. The company currently has about 250 employees and there is a good backlog of work at Bliss, he said. "We've added some more people. I think the important thing is dial the community pro­ bably saw the company bringing people in one week and working them 12-14 hours a day and laying them off for 2*6 weeks — we’ve eliminated that. Our labor force is much smaller and we're just trying to keep the force regulated and make sure it’s good, steady employment and that's the goal of the com­ pany." Marquardt said. "Meeting customer requirements is our major objective. And it's whatever they need, really. If it's possible, we'll do it. If it's not wc have to tell them upfront. And we'll negotiate the best we can do from there. “The customers have been very good. They want to see Bliss continue to be successful and they appreciate what we’re doing in turning the company around," he said. "We’re getting compliments on our customer service pans and delivery is getting better on those. Response is faster. Folks in that area are doing a good job. And our manufacturing group is doing a good job on the big presses. "We’ve got a good inquiry level coming in for the month. If that continues, which is the sign that we're looking for with the stock market doing its gyrations and a lot of die in­ stability through the general industrial market, we've been very fortunate. Our peo­ ple have done a good job representing us in the field, and if there are orders available, they’ve dene a pretty good job of bringing them in. It’s a step by step procedure." Mar­ quardt said. Splurge now. pay later NO PAYMENTS till April 1, NO INTEREST till March 1 on John Deere riders and lawn tractors A 20% down payment is required. THORNAPPLE VALLEY � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-01-14.pdf d856439ab981fae1c47f546ce72cf0c2 PDF Text Text 'NlEflMS ...wrap Fund-raiser set for ill student Sixons streak, WIN,..7th Page 3 Page 8 Driver gets ticket after accident .An 18-ycar-old Nashville man was cjtcd for speeding after a one-car acci­ dent that left him slightly hurt. Dean T. Myers, of 509 Durkee St., sought his own treatment following the afternoon accident northwest of Nashville last Thursday. According to troopers from the Hastings Team of the Michigan State Police, Myers was driving north on Devine Road when he came to the end of the highway at the intersection of Thor­ napple Lake Road. while attempting to rum his 1981 Chevrolet left, he skidded straight ahead on the icy pavement, struck a double ar­ row sign across the road, became airbom and landed in the swamp beyond the pavement. Troopers said skid marks Myers left on the snow behind him indicated he tried to stop before leaving the roadway. Myers was wearing a seatbelt at the time, and alcohol was not a factor in the accident, troopers said. _ MaBell teams with Tourist Council Page 11 . Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings - VOLUME 133, NO. 2 Banner ................. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Michigan State Police are continuing their investigation of the theft of $700 in equipment from a Baltimore Township garage earlier this month. A resident of die 1500 block of East Cloverdale Read reported the theft on Jan. 2 after returning from spending the New Year's weekend with relatives, troopers from the Hastings Team said. Police said thieves took a Campbell Housefield air compressor valued at $500 and a Benk’s spray gun valued at $200. The air compressor a described as a one-horsepower unit with a 10 to 15 gallon airtank mounted on wheels. The resident said he was away from Dec. 30 to Jan. 1. but didn't discover the theft until Jun. 2. A Middleville man who said he saw a deer and swe-xed was charged with drunk driving after a one-car rollover ac­ cident that caused no injuries. Cart W. Frandsen. 18. of 10910Chief Noonday Rd., was taken to Barry Coun­ ty Jail after the accident on Jan. 4. According to troopers from the Hastings Team of the Michigan State Police. Frandsen registered a. 10 percent blood alcohol level after the accident. A level of . 10 a the legal limit for operating under the influence of alcohol. A reading of .08 to. 10 is considered im­ paired driving, troopers said. Troopers said Frandsen was driving north on Briggs Road one-half mile north of ChietNoonday Road at 8:30 p.m. when the accident occurred. Frandsen told troopers he saw a deer in the road, hit his brakes and lost con­ trol of his 1983 Toyota pick-op track. Frandsen spun off the left side of the road, rolling his truck over in th*. ditch. A 26-year-old male passenger fa the truck also was not hurt in the accident. Troopers said they could not find deer tracks in the fresh snow near the accident. Deputies look into mailbox destruction Barry County Sheriffs deputies arc continuing their investigation into the destruction of several mailboxes in Johnstown Township earlier this month. Four residents of the 3500 block of Lucas Road in Dowling reported their mailboxes destroyed the night of Jan. 2. Residents there told deputies that snowmobilers from a Battle Creek snowmobile club had earlier asked for permission to drive across private pro­ perty on that block. The four residents whose mailboxes were damaged were the only ones who refused permission, deputies said. The investigation is continuing, deputies s id. ‘Just Say No* sledding party set Students in Hastings elementary schools are invited to pull out their sleds and sliding gear and join in a district­ wide sledding party for all “Just Say No” club members. The party will be Saturday. Jan. 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Northeastern School. ' The party will enable students to meet fellow club members from other schools, said Wendy Barnum. one of the adult coordinators of the program. The event will also teach children one of the ideas of the club, she added, that fun car. be had without alcohol and drugs. Currently, 280 students belong to Just Say No clubs in Hastings elementaries. PRICE 25' Council disagrees on city salaries Police search for air compressor Man arrested after rollover accident > Money woes top county agenda, new board chairman says by Elaine Gilbert Barry County is faced with some of the most serious problems it has ever had. with finances topping the list, said Ted McKelvey, new chairman of the county Board of Commissioners. “With greater and greater demands for ser­ vices from the people, and more and more state mandated services required, we are be­ ing forced to make adjustments in our county operations that are painful." McKelvey told the board Tuesday after being elected chairman. McKelvey also said the working relation­ ship between the county, the city of Hastings and the 16 townships has improved in recent years and he called for continued cooperation among the governmental units. On a motion by former board chairman Carolyn Coleman. McKelvey of 5050 Maple Grove Rd.. Hastings, was unanimously elected to head the board. He is a farmer and former Maple Grove Township supervisor. P. Richard Dean of 1187 Ogimas. Hastings, was unanimously elected to sene as vice chairman. With the loss of federal revenue sharing funds and dwindling county reserves, McKelvey said. “We may have to reduce our support further and in some cases climate our financial support to various agencies. Some of our county departments may have to be reorganized and reduced. “1 hope each of you realize the seriousness of this problem," he said to the board. "We need ail your ideas, and by working together, we will continue to provide the necessary ser­ vices to our people." McKelvey mentioned that because of the current financial crunch, the recommenda­ tions of the Space Needs Committee have been put on hold. In a Sept. 1 report, the citizens committee concluded that the Courts and Law Building should be demolished because of being totally inadequate in terms of space utilization, accessibility, energy effi­ ciency and physicial condition. The committee also favored continued use of the existing courthouse and suggested that a multi-level annex be build on the south side. Committee members also recommended that the county ask for bids from an architectual firm for a master plan and cost estimates to improve county facilities. McKelvey said the board shouldn't lose sight of the committee's efforts. “We must continue to plan for eventual implementation of their recommendations. "I do believe we should proceed at this time to make our services more accessible to the handicapped, and I am now asking the proper­ ty committee to study and recommend to this board by our first meeting in March, minimum projects that will accomplish this end." he said. "I am also, at this time, asking the finance committee to search desperately to find funding for their small projects." McKelvey noted that the user fee study by David Griffith and Associates will stxin be completed. The board hired the firm to con­ duct the study in order to determine what the actual costs are to issue a marriage license. research property titles, and other sen ices. Based on the results of the study, the county expects to be able to increase at least sonic fees it charges for services which he said "could greatly reduce our subsidizing some departments " McKelvey also talked about past board ac­ complishments. noting how well the seven­ member board had worked together "without a great deal of wrangling among ourselves and without wasting a lot of time.” About six years ago. the board's size was scaled down from 11 to seven when McKelvey first served on the board in 1982. "Some said the smaller board could not function, and would not be a success." he said. "But with the cooperation of every board member, wc have successfully func­ tioned. and 1 feel we can be proud of the ac­ complishments we have been able to achieve." The new board chairman cited the addition Amid disagreements over salary hikes, the Hastings City Council reappointed four top ci­ ty officials with raises ranging from 3 to 6 percent. The officials were reappointed at the coun­ cil's annual organizational meeting Monday evening. ■ Reappointed to one-year terms were Michael Klovanich as director of public ser­ vices. Daniel Fumiss as chief of police, Roger Caris as fire chief and Michael Payne as city assessor. The legal firm of Siegel, Hudson. Gee & Fisher was also retained as the city's legal firm. Though no objections were raised to rehir­ ing the four officials, several councilmen voiced opposition to the sizes of the salaries recommended by Mayor Mary Lou Gray, presiding over her first meeting. According to city charter, the mayor ap­ points and recommends salaries for city department heads. The council cither ap­ proves or rejects the recommendations. The strongest objections were raised to the 6 percent salary increase Gray recommended for Klovanich. Claiming the increase for Klovanich was in­ line with raises offered other public service directors in Michigan, Gray proposed increasmp Klovanich's salary to S49.290. up from 346,500 in 1987. Gray said statistics published by the Michigan Municipal League showed the in­ Burry County’s Republican chairman isn’t predicting which presidential candidate will dominate delegate selection tonight when county party members choose their represen­ tatives for next week’s state convention. County Republicans will be among 10.000 others in Michigan meeting tonight to decide who they want to represent them at a state par­ ty convention Jan. 29-30 in Grand Rapids, where delegates to the national convention will be singled out. After months of state level infighting over how delegates to the Republican National Convention will be chosen. Barry County Republican party chairman Terry Geiger said his group will abide by the latest court ruling. On Dec. 4. Kent County Circuit Judge George V. Boucher declared that a Sept. 15 rule adopted by the i()l-member Republican State Committee violated state law and over­ turned it. The rule would have prevented about 1.200 party activists, most of them supporters of vice President George Bush, from getting automatic at-large scats at the county conventions. Last Thursday. Bush s Michigan campaign received a major boost when Kent County Circuit Court Judge Roman Snow reaffirmed Boucher's ruling. Geiger explained the stale committee wanted to eliminate county nominee delegates from the county conventions but Snow ruled the party must return to previous practice "Two years ago we elected delegates to at­ tend the county convention." explained Geiger. "Historically, also the nominees for public offices were elected delegates for the county convention " He said due to Snow’' ruling, nominees will not be excluded. Continued, page 12 Board sets new judges’ salaries. Story on page 12 and rennovations to Thomapple Manor, formerly known as the County Medical Care Facility. as an area of progress for the county. That "construction project has taken us from having a facility about to be closed down because of deficiencies, to one of the finest facilities of its kind in the state of Michigan — one we can be proud of." He also noted board efforts which have con­ tributed to improvements in tourism, law en­ forcement and the court system. Continued, page 2 Donald Spencer Barry County Republicans pick State convention delegates today by Shelly Sulser and The Associated Press crease was average for other Michigan cities the size of Hastings. “I went through it and I took the average." she said. “Based on that average. 1 find that our people are in-line." But First W'ard Councilman Kenneth Miller said the city's diminishing revenue for 1988 would not allow high salary raises. “I've had it brought to my attention that salaries arc getting quite substantial." he said. "The city is faced with reduced revenue, lost industrial base and revenue sharing. I think we’re going to have to lighten our purse strings." Because the consumer price index for 1987 was 4 percent. Miller suggested salary raises be limited to that percentage. But Gray said if raises in Hastings did not keep pace with other cities, officials would leave to take positions elsewhere. “You have to realize if you don’t pay your people, you're going to lose them," she said. On a 6 to 2 vote, council approved Gray's salary recommendation for Klovanich, with Councilmen Franklin Campbell. First Ward, and Donald Spencer. Second Ward, casting no votes. . Concerning salary increases for Fumiss and Caris. Campbell raised strong objections to the 5.5 percent increases recommended by Gray. Gray recommended an increase from $30,500 in 1987 to $32.180 for Furniss. and a raise from $27,350 to $29,000 for Caris. "We will be adhering to the court order and not the rules of the stale convention," said Geiger. “We received a note from the stale committee slating we have to follow the court ruling." Geiger said Barry County has 55 elected delegates plus 16 nominee delegates. The nominee delegates are those who were ap­ proved by the party as nominees for any of 71 county office seats in the August 1986 primary. Geiger said. Al tonight’s convention, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Geiger said the county's delegates plan to split into caucuses by district: the Third Cogressional District, which covers the southern por- Continued, page 2 Some Republican leaders fear state convention will be disaster by The Associated Press Some state Republican leaders fear the Michigan GOP's attempt to become the first slate to pick 1988 national convention delegates will be a disaster because of infighting over party rules. Vice President George Bush and a conservative coalition supporting Pat Robertson and U.S. Rep. Jack Kemp arc locked in a duel for the state’s delegates to the Republican National Convention in New Orleans on Aug. 15. About 10,000 Republicans will meet Thursday in more than 80 conventions statewide. The meetings will elect 1,805 delegates to the state GOP convention in Grand Rapids Jan. 29-30. That convention will select the state’s 77 representatives at live national convention. Dick Minard, state campaign manager for Kemp, said the only aim of Bush’s Michigan effort is to make trouble before Thursday's meetings. "It seems to be their (the Bush Campaign's) strategy to create chaos here," he said. Many Michigan Republicans fear the state convention will be so chaotic that the results will be muddled. Bush is trailing by 12 to 15 points in Iowa, which will hold its caucuses Feb. 8, and can't afford to lose badly on Michigan, Minard said. “It's a pretty good strategy to make it hard to determine what happens here,” he said. The vice president, meanwhile, said Saturday that he was pleased with the recent legal victories his Michigan supporters have won against supporters of Kemp and Robertson, the former television evangelist. Continued, page 12 Mariam White Mayor Gray takes over... Jasperse is protem by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Sporting a sign saying “I’m nsw here myself," Mayor Mary Lou Gray took of­ fice as Hastings’ first woman mayor at Monday night’s city council meeting. Fourth Ward Councilman David Jasperse was also unanimously re-elected to his fifth one-year term as mayor pro-tern during the council’s annual meeting. In opening remarks, Gray callee for the council to take an active role in improving Hastings' economy. “I want this council to be remembered as proactive, not reactive.” she said. “Nothing can be done alone, and with your help we can go forward." During her term, she said she w.inted to pursue the retention of local industry, the development of a registered industrial park and an industrial incubator. She added she would change some policies, but would not be changing personnel. Also taking scats for, the first time at Monday’s meeting were council members Donald Spencer. Second Ward, and Miriam White. Third Ward. Spencer replaces Richard Hcmeriing. who had been appointed last year to serve out the remainder of Gordon Bennett's council term. Hcmeriing chose not to ran for the scat in the November election. White replaces Gray, who gave up her seat to enter the mayoral race. Among appointments made by Gray for 1988, Fire Chief Roger Cars wa» reapBiinted fire marshal, and Police Chief aniel Fumiss was reappointed Jircctor of civil defense. Dr. Edwin Larkin was named to another term as health officer. Story continued or. page 9 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 14. 1988 Architectural study underway Wood burner causes fire at Nashville home Sunday by Shelly Sulser A wood burner in the basement of the lames Ferrier home near Nashville is being blamed for a fire that caused the structure severe damage and left the family homeless Sunday night, said Nashville Assistant Fire Chief Earl Wilson. "Apparently the flue pipe was installed too close to combustibles," Wilson said, noting the home was heated with the wood fired boiler. Wilson said the family had gone to attend church and returned to find the house, located at 11902 Lawrence Hwy., on fire. The damage estimate on the home and the contents is quite high, Wilson said. He did not know whether the family will "scrap" it or try to salvage their home, he said. Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville firefighters received the call to the home al about 9 p.m. and arrived tu find the house emitting heavy smoke generated from fire not visible from the outside. Skyrocketing enrollment means Lakewood bursting at the seams Firemen from three departments battled the fire at a home near Nashvile Sunday for four hours and were again called to the scene Monday. "The fire had gone up from the basement to the second story." Wilson explained. His department, assisted by Hastings and Vermontville departments, remained on the County Republicans...(ConL from page 1) South Jefferson STREET NEWS EVENTS The lights still burn bright on the trees in Downtown Hastings. Many stores and restaurants are open until 8 p.m. or later and even more are open on Wednesday and Fri­ day evening” for your shopping conve­ nience. Plan an evening of shopping and din­ ing on South Jefferson Street and Downtown Hastings where we know how to light up your life. 2. The best entry in our National Prune Breakfast Month essay contest was this from Jim Kinsey: "Prunus Grandiosa Movosa” ■ the sun-grown, pitted, dried, ag­ ed, high fibre, energising, body cleansing, great tasting black gem of the sub-tropical fruit growers craft." We were moved. 3. Man Watchers Week - January 10-16. Need a man to watch this week? Spend as much time as you want man watching on South Jefferson Street. If you have trouble finding a man to gaze at, stop at Bosley's and we will supply one. Andy Rooney's Birthday • January 14. Write in 25 words or more what you think Andy would say about Hastings and get a $2.00 gift certificate. Best entry gets a copy of Mr. Rooney's book. 5. Hal Day • January 15. Wear your most outrageous hat to Bosley's this week and get a $1.00 gift certificate. The awfullest head­ dress we see will get a SJS souvenir mug. (Limit 20) 6. Tip up Town USA Ice Festival - January 16-17. Bring your ice sculpture to South Jefferson this week and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate and watch it melt in our window. National Nothing Day - January 16. This is the day to celebrate nothing and if you visit Bosley's this day and wish us a Happy Nothing Day, we will give you nothing in return. (No limit on this one) 8. Cuckoo Dancing Day • Janaury 13-19. Do a cuckoo dance on our soapbox at Bosiey's this week and get a $3.00 gift certificate. Play your own music while dancing and it’s $5.00. (Limit 3) 9. Woodcarvers Associatk*«i Show - January 16. Bring us a sample of vour woodcarving skill this week and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate and display it in our window for one week. (Limit 10) 10. Signs Tire Service on South Jefferson Street is the tire source in Barry County. Visit them for all of your tire needs. scene for four hours before extinguishing the flames Firemen were again called to the house ear­ ly Monday afternoon after the fire rcignited in the attic. by Shelly Sulser An enrollment boom in the elementary grades at Lakewood this year has caused school district officials to take a hard look at existing educational facilities now that they are bursting at the seams, said Superintendent William Eckstrom. To try and solve the problem before it becomes too drastic, the Board of Education has hired WBDC Architects of Grand Rapids to study every aspect of the district's struc­ tural situation and to submit a report to the board at its April meeting. "Enrollment is gradually increasing and we're in need of added space," Eckstrom said. "Some of our buildings arc getting older and need to be phased out." He said enrollment at the early elementary level is up 67 students over last year. The 1986-87 count in kindergarten through the sixth grades district-wide was 1,434 and surg­ ed to 1,510 for the 1987-88 school year. The number of high school students, however, has declined from 816 last year to 780 this year, said Eckstrom. School officials have not begun to analyze Raise Extra Cash...with a Banner Classified ...advertising the things you no longer need! Call us at... 948-8051 / tion of Barry County and the Fifth District "Especially between Kemp and Bush." which claims the remaining half. Geiger explained, referring to the delegate The purpose of the caucuses is to choose selection process. Geiger said the party in­ delegates and alternates the county would like fighting has left most of Michigan in "total to send to the Republican National Conven­ disarray." tion to be held in New Orleans this August. Geiger said any stance Barry County would The Third District in Barry County will pre­ take would most likely become overshadowed sent a slate of five delegates and five alter­ in the Fifth District by Kent County nates and the Fifth will choose eight delegates Republicans who can claim the major portion and eight alternates that will be either approv­ of the district. ed or denied by the caucus groups. If the "The Fifth District is very much dominated slates are voted down, they will have to be by Kent County Republicans," he noted. amended until they are approved. "Probably by 90 or 95 percent. They carry a Delton area delegate Lloyd Goyings, a larger weight. Whereas the Third District staunch Bush backer, said all delegates arc re­ covers from Kalamazoo to Lansing and has a quired to name their candidate preferences much wider spread of the rural counties. No before the caucuses take place. one can dominate the way Kent County Goyings, however, is one of the few that does.” stand firm on any particular candidate, accor­ As a result of the variety of territory ding to Geiger. covered by the Third District, "they’re all fairly equal in their strengths and they're all “It’s hard to pinpoint," he said. "There arc very active," Geiger said. "There may be a Bush backers. (U.S. Rep. Robert) Dole peo­ strong Bush backing from one county and ple and (U.S. Rep. Jack) Kemp moderates. ” (Christian Broadcasting Network President Geiger said due to the party bickering, Pat) Robertson supporters from another." those who were once strong Bush supporters In that case, said Geiger, three or four votes have weakened and likewise among followers at the state convention from Barry County of other GOP hopefuls. could make a difference. "One of the strongest for Bush at one time Meanwhile, at the county level. "We don’t has softened. A lot of them have softened,” Geiger said. He said the party infighting has . know what to expect exactly," admitted Geiger. "We ’ re just going to abide by the law disillusioned many in any of the Republican ' and follow the rules of the state committee as camps because campaigning has turned into best we can.” political hardball. Is your cash flow problem one of direction? whether a population explosion or a sudden influx of families moving io the area is responsible for the dilemma, he said. Although enrollment has been steadily in­ creasing over the years. Eckstrom said, ad­ ministrators have realized the most significant increase this year. He said kindergarten roundup prior to the school year docs not present an accurate pic­ ture of what to expect regarding student numbers. "Really you don't know until the first day of school.” he said. Because of the school population spurt. Eckstrom said instructors have been added throughout the district, and the staff has been forced to pinch hit using storage and closet space to facilitate special classes like chapter reading and social work. “We’re using storage areas — trying to convert them into small classrooms — and (we’re using) hallways." Eckstrom said. He said the district has one portable classroom but adding more of those is not an option. "It's not a feasible solution to the problem because of the expense,” he said. Eckstrom would not speculate on what the architechural study will show regarding whether the district will resolve to demolish old buildings and rebuild or to repair existing structures. To aid in the study. Eckstrom said a com­ mittee of citizens from each of the four district communities will be appointed "to help the board with a very difficult problem.” The villages included in the Lakewood School District are Lake Odessa, Woodland, Sunfield and Clarksville, which combined have seven school buildings. "The initial phase will involve the ar­ chitects making an evaluation of the facilities -- their structural soundness, heating, plumb­ ing as well as educational capabilities.” said Eckstrom. "The job of the committee will be to meet with the architects to review the situa­ tion and to give some direction, to have some d alogue. to provide some community feed­ back in each case." That committee will then make a recom­ mendation to the board regarding how the board should tackle the problem. Eckstrom said. County Commission "By cooperating with the city of Hastings we are now seeing great strides in economic development. Our planning and zoning department is once again moving ahead. Charlton Park is coming alive and we will continue to see improvements here, thanks to voters of this county (who approved millage for the park). Our own garage for the county transportation system will soon be a reality (with grant funds)," McKelvey said. Although he acknowledged that there is much to be done in the area of computeriza­ tion in county departments, he said “we are moving ahead and it is a success. "Another very important accomplishment is the creation of the coordinator position and .(coot tromPage v office. This undertaking, although still criticized by many, is a success. The benefits of someone taking care of the many loose ends, the purchasing, budgeting and the list goes on, al! contribute to a better managed county...the benefits are now compounding.” McKelvey said the county is fortunate to have "commissioners, other elected officials, department heads and employees who arc dedicated to working together for the good of the county. 1 ask each of you to continue your unselfish altitudes and to make every effort possible to work together in a spirit of cooperation, for in working together we will solve our problems and Barry County will move ahead.” Preliminary exam delayed for robbery defendants Preliminary exam for two men accused of staging a fake robbery at Cappon Shell Quick Mart in Hastings has been delayed for one week to allow attorneys more time to prepare for the cases. In 56th District Court on Monday, Judge Gary Holman granted one-week extensions for defendants Todd A. Vickery, of 1142 S. Jefferson St., and, David A. Woltjer, of 2245 Iroquois Trail. A preliminary exam is held in all felony-offense matters to determine if there is sufficient evidence to bind a case over to circuit court. The two were arrested Jan. 2 following the staged robbery and a high-speed car chase through three western Michigan counties. On Monday, Michael McPhillips, attorney for Vickery, asked for the one-week delay because McPhillips had not seen the case reports until that morning and was unprepared to plead the case. Woltjer, who appeared in court Monday without counsel, requested that an attorney be appointed at public expense to represent him. Charles Stiles of Lansing was appointed to represent Woltjer. Seles is also representing Woltjer for a probation violation matter now pending in Barry County Circuit Cour;. Police have charged that the two men staged the robber so that Woltjer, who had warrants out for his arrest for probation violation, would have enough money to leave the state. Vickery, who was employed by Cappon Shell, called police after Woltjer left with cash from the register. Based on information provided by Vickery, police set up roadblocks and captured Woltjer in Ionia County. After his arrest, Woltjer told police that he and Vickery had set up the robbery. Preliminary exam for both was set for Jan. 18 and bond was continued for both defendants. “ft!? true-1 ale tvelffeltfull end 28 ' ' 7u-<xks. You m,Diet (Gift certificates are limited to one person per month and, unless otherwise stated, to those Id or older.) © O o FIRST WEEK OF DIETING FREE Remember that wise old saying of days long past...”...’tis far, far better to spend what one has left after saving, than to save what one has left after spending!*’? AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 2. 3. 5. 6. Little Bucky celebrates the Art Deco Festival (January 15-17) by continuing his Dollar Days Sale this week. 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LOSLEV F-PHARmRCY' SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - MS-1429 PARK FREE Behind [Hastings West State at Broadway Member FDIC Call Today 948-4033 for FREE Consultation All Deposits Insured up to $100,000 1615 South Bedford Road, M-37 (Next to Cappon Oil). Hastings, Ml Ph. 948-4033 • Or call our other Diet Center in Plainwell Ph. 685-6881 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 7 am. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 14. 1988 - Page 3 Hastings students raise funds for cancer victim, family by Kathleen Scott "Keep smiling, keep shining, knowing you can always count on me, for sure, ‘cause 1 tell you that's what friends arefor. In good times, in bad limes, I'll be on your side forever more that's whatfriends are for." The lyrics of that popular song are coming alive this week at Hastings High School where students are banding together to collect money for the family of schoolmate Steve Jordan, who has cancer. The student council and school clubs are collecting money through donation canisters, a raffle, a dance and through the sale of programs and concessions at Friday night's basketball game. Jordan, 16, is a member of the track and soccer teams, participated in school musicals and was recently named to "Who's Who in Music" for his singing. He is currently undergoing chemotherapy every three weeks, for five days at a lime and makes weekly trips to the hospital. Medical expenses will total about $40,000, said his mother, Beverly, and his father, Larry, was recently laid-off from Hastings Building Products. The family pays $300 a month for group health insurance, but insurance will not cover the $40,000, she said. Amy Ward, a student at the high school who is related to the Jordans, knew of the family's financial situation ana approached Assistant Principal LaVcme BcBeau with the idea of a fund raiser to help the family. He passed die idea on to the student council, and the number of fund-raising events has been increasing ever since. "I was pleased with the student council's response," said BcBeau. "They are the ones who really made it work. The student council has done a super job planning and setting this tiling up." Decorated canisters have been put in every classroom and office, and students and teachers are continually donating pocket change. Local merchants have been donating prizes and gift certificates for a raffle. Tickets are being sold all week, and the drawing will be Saturday night. "There's been a very positive response from the downtown merchants," said BeBeau. "The (donation) list keeps growing." Spectators attending Friday night’s basketball game against Coldwater can get in on the fund-raising. Proceeds from the half-time Hoop Shoot contest, put on by the Varsity Club, are being donated, as are proceeds from the sale of the Athletic Boosters' game programs. The Band Boosters are donating all profits from the concession stand. The custodial union has donated after-hours lime for clean-up after the dance. A special high school dance, with the theme, "That's What Friends are For," is being held Saturday evening. A S2 admission is being charged and all proceeds will go to the Jordan family fund. Disc jockey Denny Myers will spin records at a reduced rate. Doug Mepham, a special education teacher at the middle school and varsity soccer coach, has volunteered to pick up the tab for the deejay. Student council member Nicole Shay said, in the past, when students have had to pay to go to dances, they've grumbled about the cost, but she said no one' is complaining Hastings High School students counting donations include (from left) Kris Witham, Evy Vargaz, Nancy Vitale, Anna Spindler, Scott Schoessel, Amy Ward, Nicole Shay and Jennifer Schimmel. Inset: junior Steve Jordan. about Saturday's dance admission. Three arraigned for Dimond Machinery break-in by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Three Hastings men were arraigned in Barry County Circuit Court last week on charges stemming from the Nov. 28 break-in of Dimond Machinery in Rutland Township. One was arraigned for breaking and entering the Dimond building, and two were charged with receiving and concealing property taken in the break-in. Gerald B. Lake, of 12215 M-66 Rd., Bellevue, pleaded guilty on Jan. 6 to a charge of receiving and concealing stolen property over SI00. Lake, 21, pleaded guilty to the charge as part of a plea bargain arrangement with the Barry County Prosecutor's office. In exchange for the guilty plea, the prosecutor's office dropped an additional charge of attempted receiving and concealing stolen property. The prosecutor's office also agreed to recommend that Lake receive no more than six months in jail for the offense. The maximum penalty for receiving and concealing stolen property is five years in prison and/or a $2,500 fine. Sentencing was set for Jan. 24 and bond was continued. In court last Wednesday, Lake told Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming that Noland Mesecar had offered to sell him a large tool box full of tools a few days after the break-in. Under questioning by Deming, Lake said he bought the tools from Mesecar for $25. He added that he thought the tools were worth more than $100, so he assumed the tools and box had been stolen. Nolana W. Mesecar, 21, of 5285 Upton Rd., Hastings, stood mute on Friday to one count of breaking and entering, a 10-year felony offense. He also stood mute to one count of receiving and concealing stolen property in excess of $100. The second charge is a felony offense carrying a maximum five years in prison and/or a $2,500 fine. Mesecar also stood mute to a supplemental charge that he was previously convicted of a felony offense. Maximum penalty for the supplemental charge is 15 years in a stale prison. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered on each of the three offenses, and trial was set for April 11. Bond was continued. Gale L. Mesecar, 36, of 1973 1/2 N. Broadway, Hastings, stood mute on Friday to a charge of receiving and concealing Augusta man sentenced to one month for drunk driving A 40-year-old Augusta man has been sentenced to one month in jail and two years' probation for drunk driving and resisting arrest. In Barry County Circuit Court last week, Harry R. Erskine, of 15905 East B. Ave., was ordered to pay fines of $200 and court costs of $200 by Judge Hudson E. Deming. Erskine pleaded guilty on Dec. 7 to the two charges as part of a plea bargain with the Barry County Prosecutor's office. In exchange for Erskine's guilty pleas, the prosecutor's office dropped additional charges of possession of marijuana and possession of open alcohol in a motor vehicle. Both were misdemeanor offenses. The prosecutor's office also agreed to remain silent at sentencing as part of the agreement. Prior to sentencing last Wednesd-” Erskine's attorney, Frederick Taylor. sa{- .e disagreed with the police report th-. said Erskine was resisting arrest. "The reason for the resisting arrest charge is he wouldn't put his hands behind his back," Taylor said. He said his client had a history of back trouble and couldn't put his hands behind his back. Taylor also asked Deming to consider that Erskine had sought screening himself to determine if he had a substance abuse problem. "The report shows Mr. Erskine does not have a substance abuse problem, either with alcohol or other drugs," Taylor said. Because his client was working and supporting his family, Taylor asked that Erskine be sentenced to fines, probation and a restricted license. He also asked that if his client receive jail time, that he be allowed to serve on weekends to continue working. Erskine declined to comment on his own behalf. Deming rejected the request for weekend jail time, saying Erskine “had some pretty serious experiences with alcohol." Deming also suspended Erskine's drivers license for six months as part of the sentence. In other court business An 18-year-old Middleville man was sentenced to 11 months in Barry County Jail for stealing tires from a motor vehicle in October. John R. Foote, of 1555 S. Yankee Springs Rd., pleaded guilty to the charge in December as part of a plea bargain arrangement with the Barry County Prosecutor's office. In exchange for the guilty plea to the five-year felony offense, the prosecutor's office dropped two counts of assault and battery and one count of malicious destruction of property pending in district court. The office also agreed to recommend no more than a one-year jail sentence and probation for Foote. Foote was arrested in October with others on charges of stealing tires from a car packed in a dealership in Yankee Springs. Prior to sentencing, Foote's attorney, Michael McPhillips, said Foote was just along with the group and not the instigator of the crime. "Mr. Foote's involvement in this offense was obviously wrong,” he said. "But he was Continued, page 12 stolen property. He also stood mute to a supplemental charge that he has a previous felony conviction. Not guilty pleas were entered on both charges. Trial was set for April 11 and bond was continued. A fourth defendant, Timothy Vansiclen, 21, of 428 E. Blair St., Hastings, waived preliminary exam in December and agreed to plead guilty to attempted breaking and entering in circuit court. Vansiclen was offered the plea bargain arrangement by the Barry County Prosecutor's office in exchange for agreeing to testify against Noland Mesecar. On the night of Nov. 28, close to $2,500 in equipment was taken from the shop located at 1736 N. Middleville Rd. According to troopers from the Hastings Team of the Michigan State Police, Noland Mesecar and Vansiclen used a four by four board to break into a window on the north side of the Dimond building. The two are accused of entering the building and taking a Snap On battery charger valued at $400 and a large tool box full of tools with a total value of $2,000, police said. A Dimond employee discovered the battery charger missing the morning of Nov. 29, but assumed it was being used by another employee. The broken window was discovered by Dimond employees in the morning on Nov. 30, along with the theft of the charger and tool box. Two pieces of paper found later in the Dimond parking lot from the Department of Social Services to Vansiclen led troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Team Post to the accused suspects. Acting on a lip from Al Stanton of the Hastings Police Department, stale troopers found the missing tool box in the'trunk of Lake's 1980 Buick Skylark. Lake told police at first he didn't know the box had been stolen but said he had been trying to sell it. He later told police he knew it was stolen and was trying to sell it for Noland Mesecar. When police questioned Noland Mesecat, he told them he was present at the break-in, but had not entered the building himself. Mesecar told police he and Vansiclen had stopped pulled into Dimond Machinery's parking lot to urinate, when Vansiclen picked up the board, broke the window and entered the building. But Vansiclen later contradicted Noland Mesecar’s story, telling police that Mesecar had entered the building, took the battery charger and helped Vansiclen carry the tool box out. The battery charger, which had first been taken to Mesecar's home, was later taken by Mesecar's uncle, Gale Mesecar, to the uncle's home at 1973 1/2 N. Broadway, police said. Police later recovered the charger from a small storage shed on Gale Mesecar's property. The charger's serial numbers had been cut off the case, police said. Gale Mesecar told police he thought the charger had belonged to Noland Mesecar's father. To the editor: During a recent Middleville Lions Club meeting, the Sun and News was brought up as a topic of discussion. Because the club uses this medium to con­ vey most of its public announcements, we realize how important a newspaper is to our community and the surrounding areas. Like so many other small-town businesses, we understand the difficult task of trying to stay afloat. While it might have been easier to let The Sun and News just fold up shop, our club commends you for the merger thus keeping “our" newspaper intact. Thank you. We hope the expanded circulation and renewed interest will draw enough advertisers to make this a worthwhile venture on your part. The concensus of the Middleville Lions is that we would like The Sun and News to last forever. Thanks again. Sincerely. Jim Vcrlinde Middleville Lions Club Fair Thursday. Partly cloudy and warmer Friday and Saturday. Highs 15 to 25 Thursday warming to the 30s by Saturday. Lows zero to 10 above Thursday warming to the teens north to lower 20s south Saturday. Partly cloudy Thursday. A chance of snow Friday and Saturday. Highs in the teens Thursday and 20s Friday and Saturday. Lows near zero to 10 below Thursday, near zero Friday and in the teens Saturday. Hastings Melva Olmsted Restating the Question: UPPER PENINSULA Newspaper contribution is recognized Do you agree with the State, the need for a Kiddie Tax? Sherry’ Pritchard Michigan Extended Weather Forecast LOWER PENINSULA from our readers.... Continued, page 9 public opinion: Thursday through Saturday LETTERS "And a lot of people didn't like the idea cf the dance on Saturday, but Jiey're coming because of the cause,” she said. "I never thought the students would respond like they have," said Scott Schoessel, president of die student council. "I think there's a great deal of care for Steve. I think pan of the reason there's so much support is because everybody knows Steve and his personality. He never gives up. He's never mean; he’s a good friend to everybody." Schoessel and Anna Spindler, another student council member, played on the soccer team with Jordan. Finding out about his cancer "came as a big surprise because he really works hard and everything he'd worked for was just shot down," said Schoessel. "He practiced during the summer and this was his first year on varsity. He stepped in and really did a good job as goalie. Every lime I go to see him, he's talking about soccer camp next year." "You don't really hear about a lol of kids with cancer," added Spindler. "It was weird for the soccer team." BcBeau said the Jordans are not the only ones benefiting from the fund-raising effort. "We're doing it as a gesture for the family in appreciation for Steve. But I'm really pleased with the way it's bringing the kids together," he said. "It's giving them a cause that they can really work together on. It's giving the students something that taps their idealism and gives them a higher purpose to work for. I've been very pleased with their commitment to this entire project." He added that he has been approached by adults in the community who don't have children in schoool who want to help. State legislators recently passed a bill which would force dependent children who earn more than $1 per year to file 1987 income tax forms in their names. The Kiddie Tax was designed to get rid of loopholes which enable parents to shelter money in their childrens’ names. Do you think the snow-shoveiers, lawn-mowers and lemonade peddlars should have to account for every penny they make above $1? What do you think of this new law? Jennifer Baldwin: "How many people keep a sales slip from a babysitting job? I just think it’s terrible. I could understand maybe if you had a job." Banner Send term P.S 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michiaan 49C58 Vol. 133, No. 2 - Thursday, January 14.1988 Subscription Rates: S13.00 oer year in Barry County; SI 5.00 per year in adjoining counties; and S16.50 per year elsewhere. A ngi Hall Stephanie Kane: "They’re too young; they really don't know what's going on." Titia Kirkham: "I don't think its fair. (The kids) are so little. I don't think it's their fault they make over SI. ’ Sherry Pritchard: "I think it's wrong. It's not fair because it's our money and we’re never going to get it back." Melva Olmsted: "I don't think it's right. I mean, like these little kids who set up lemonade stands, they shouldn't have to pay. They'll have to pay enough taxes when they get older." Angi Hall: "They shouldn't have their money taken away from them because they don't even know what's going on." Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 14. 1938 Gladys M. Dull Ednah B. Fox Merle L. Sisson Beulah P. Hyatt NASHVILLE - Beulah P. Hyitt, 57, of 6451 Assyria Rd., Nashville, died Tuesday, January 12, 1988 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Mrs. Hyatt was bom November 13, 1933 in Blountville, TN, die daughter of William and Nannie (Baker) DePew. She was raised in Tennessee and attended school there. She married Edmond Hyatt on May 1, 1947 and they moved to Maple Grove Twp. in 1960 from Dimondale. Mrs. Hyatt is survived by her husband, Edmond; three sons, SFC Larry Hyatt with the U.S. Army in Germany, Timothy Hyatt of Nashville and Teddy Hyatt of Lake Odessa; three daughters, Loretta Halsey of Nashville, Lisa Bassett of Delton and Cindy Blankenship of Wayland; mother, Nannie Rosenbalm of Tennessee; one brother, James DePew of Lainsburg, MI; two sisters, Willie Mae Rosen­ balm and Dorothy Bowers of Tennessee; and ten grandchildren. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Janu­ ary 15,1988 at the Nashville Assembly of God with Rev. Robert Taylor officiating. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Home in Nashville. Catherine Fumer HASTINGS - Catherine Furner, 83, of 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, formerly of Marshall, died Wednesday, January 6, 1988 at the Thor­ napple Manor. Private services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 11,1988 at Oakridge Cemet­ ery in Marshall. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomapple Manor. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. WOODLAND - Merle L. Sisson, 84, of 5599 Martin Rd, Woodland, MI, died Sunday morning, January 10, 1988 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Sisson was born on October 17,1903 in Fairmount, IN, the daughter of Robert and Allie (Jones) Carter. She was raised in Fair­ mount and graduated from Fairmount High School. She went on to receive her teachers certification from Marion College. She then taught school in Fairmount for 9 years. She married V ictor H. Sisson on August 24,1933 in Fairmount. Shortly after their marriage they came to Freeport, then to Hastings in 1939, moved to Carlton Center in 1949 and to the Woodland area in 1951. She resumed her teaching in 1953. She taught at the Logan School in Kent Co., Sunfield Schools, Nashvil­ le Schools and retired in 1970 from the Wood­ land School. Mrs. Sisson received her B.S. Degree from Western Michigan University in 1959. In addition to her teaching, she was an area representative for the "World Book Ency­ clopedia’’ for over 30 years, until her death. She was a member of Grace Wesleyan Church, a long-time Sunday School and Vacation Bible School Teacher, a member of Tuesday Morn­ ing Prayer Group, Missionary Society, N.E.A. and M.E.A., Barry Co. Chapter of M.A.R.S.P. Mrs. Sisson is survived by; daughter, Mrs. Eldon (Roberta) Roush of Hastings; son, Carter Sisson of Freeport; 10 grandchildren: 13 great grandchildren; sisters, Grace Fulk and Frances Thompson of Lakeland, FL.; brothers, Forrest Carter of Ontario, CA, Myron Carter of North Manchester, IN and Willis Carter of Bever Dam, KY. Preceding her in death were; husband, Victor on November 15, 1987; brother, Gail Carter and infant sister Vera Carter. Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 13,1988 at Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church with Rev. Leonard E. Davis officiating. Burial was at The Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. mi siMCEs Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Cornel of Hroxdway «nd Center, in Phone 945 3014 The Rev W*ynr Smith. Rector Sunday Schedule. Adult Choir 9 p.m Church School and Adult Education. 9 30 a tn Holy Eucharist IO 30 a m Weekday Etschaml* Wcdnexlay. 7.15 a.m. Thur* day. 7 p.m. Call lor informalimi about youth choir. Bible Study, youth group and other activitin. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Halting* Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dtr ChtiMian Ed. Sunday Jan 10 9 30 and 11.00 Morning Warship Service* Nursery provided. Broadcast o‘ 9.30 service over WBCH-A.M and FM 9 30 Church School claue* (or all age* 1030 Callee Hour in the Church Dining Ream 11:30 Children'* Church. 5:30 Confirma­ tion Class m the Dining Roam. 6 30 Junior High Youth 6 30 Senior High Youth Tuesday. Jan 12 9 00 Pre*bytery Meeting in Sancturyand Hall Wedne*day, Jan 13 12.30 Circle 3. at the home o( Agnes Smith 7.30 Chancel Choir practice GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Paator Phone 945 9414 Sunday. Jan 17 • 8 45 Churca School, (all ages) 10.00 Wonhip Service Holy Communion 2 00 Youth Group. Thursday. Jan 14 - 4:15 Children * Chr.. 7:30 Sr Choir Saturday. Jan. th 9.30 Coni. 7. Tuesday. Jan. 19 • 9J0 Wortwalchert, 3 30 9:10 Directory Picture*. Wednesday. Jan. 20 - 11:30 Holy Cor.imunkm/lunch. 7:00 Bd. of Elder* FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Harting*. MI 49058 Phone (616)945-9574 David B. Nelson. Jr Pastor Phone 945 9574 Sunday Jan 17 9:00 a m Childrens Choir. 9:30 a.m Church School. 10-.30 a m Coffee Fellowship. 1030 a m Radio Broadcast WBCH 11:00 a m Worship The lamb ol God John 1:35-42. *2:15 pm. Sr. Hl Swiss Steak Dinner Adults 14.50; Children (12 and under) 12.50 serving un til 2 p.m. 500 p.m. Mi Hi Youth Fellowship Monday Jan 18 7 p m. Scout* To^pday. Jan 19 • 6:30 pan. UM Men Dinner and program with reserve tions. Wednesday. Jan. 20. 9:30 a m 130 pm. UMW Study Course 7 p.m Pack Meeting 7 pm Administrative Council Thursday Jan 21. 6 30 pm. Wrbelos 6:30 p m Bell Choir. 7:30 p.m.fChancel Choir • HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Wert Stale Riad Pallor | A Campbell Phone 9454285 Sunday School 9 45 aim.. Worship I t a’m.. Evening Service 7 p.m.. Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broad way Rev David D Garrett Phone 948-2229 Parsonage. 9453195 Church Where a Christian experience makes you a member 9 W a m Sunday School 10 45 a m Worship Service 6 p m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m Wednesday Prayer HASTINGS IHBI.I. MISSIONARY CHURCH. 3H7 1 Marshall Kes Stove** Culm Pastiir Sunday M.um-ig Sumiay SsIhmI HUM Murnmc W.uship Scrvise 11 *M» Evening Service 7 lit Prayer Meeting Wednesday Night 7 Ul ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Satur­ day Mas*4 30p.m.; Sunday Masses 8a m. and II am confessions Saturday 4 004:30 p.m HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd Rusted A Sarver Pastor Phone 945 9224 Worship service 10:30 ran., tvemng service 6 p.m . classes tor all ages. 9 45 a m Sunday school. Tuesday. Collage frryer Meeting 7 00 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev James E Leiumar Pastor Sunday Services.9 45a.m Sunday School Hour II 00 a.m Morning Worship Service: 6 00 p.m- Evening Service Wednesday 7 00 p.m. Serv ce* (or Adults. Tern* and Children COUNTRY CHAF1-I. AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. «U- Wary Hom officiating Country Chapel Chui-h School 9 OJ a m Worship 1015 a.m. Banficlil Church. Worship Service 9O‘: Church School Monday 4:15 Io SJ0 p m LANDMARK BAPTIST CHAPEL, 116 N Michigan. Hartings (COA Bldg.I across from Harting* Savings & Loan MauriceHammond pastor Sunday School 10 a m worship II a m Evening 6 pm Wcdne* day 7 p m. pray meeting and Bible study call 948 8817 for locatfon GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 SJ Hanover. Hastings Leonard Davis Pastor Ph 948 2256 or 945 9429. Sunday Sunday School 9.45 a.m., Worship II a m.. Youth 5 p.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m. Nursery (or all services Wednesday; CYC 6:45 pan. prayer and Bible study 7 p m. HARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. Ml 49058 Norman Herron Minister, telephone- (6I6| 945 2938 office. 948-4201 home Schedule of service* Sunday Wor­ ship 10 a.m , Bible School II a.m., Even­ ing service 6 p m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 pm. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 South al M 79 Riilx-rt Mayu. |*M|or, phone 945 1995 Robert Fuller, choir diintix Sunday schedule 9'30 a m. I'vIliiwsJiip and Coffee. 9:45 a m Sunday Sclxa-I. tl IM a m Morning Worship: 6 00 p. m Lwmng Worship. '00 p in Youth Meeting Nursery fur alt services, transportation (irovidcd hi and (rum morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting 7 0U p m. Wednesday Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd 5 n.i S Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10 a m . Wor­ ship I! a.m.. Evening Service at 7 pm Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m Nashville Area ST CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Saturday Maa* 6:30 p.m. Sunday Ma** 130 am The Church Page is Bi ought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXAU FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hasting*. Michigan 948-8004 K-nneth W. Garner. Putor. Jan** R Barretl. Asm to the pastor in youth. Sunday Service*: Sunday School 9:43 a m Morn­ ing Worship llOOim Evening Worship 6pm Wednesday. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grade* K thru 8. 7:00 pm Senior High Youth (Houseman Halil, Adull Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p m. Sacred Sound* Rehearsal 8.30 p.m (Adult Choir| Saturday 10 to 11 a m Kings Kids (Children's Choir) Sunday morning servsee broadcast WBCH .ARMACY Complain Brav '.itionService HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN ASSOCIATION Hotting* and Laho Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance lor your lite. Home. Business ond Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hosting* — Nashville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTIHGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hasting* BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" - 118 5. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hcstirrgs, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd- — Hostings. AA.chigan Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANHELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev Mary Horn officatmg Banfield Sunday School 9 00. Banficld BATTLE CREEK - Ednah B. Fox. 86, of Battle Creek, died al Pennock Hospital Thurs­ day, January 7, 1988. Mrs. Fox was bom on September 9, 1901 in Montgomery, MI, the daughter of Harry and Pearl (Qua nee) Sprague. She was raised in the Bellevue area and granduated from high school in 1919. She also attended Parsons Business College. After graduation, she married Charles E. Fox and moved to Battle Creek. Later they bought a farm on Hutchinson Rd. in Barry County and lived until it was destroyed by fire. She then moved to 820 Capital Ave. N.E., Battle Creek, where she spent the rest of her life. Mrs. Fox worked 27 years as an inspector at Eaton Manufacturing in Battle Creek. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Battle Creek; Naome Missionary Circle; the Quarter Century Club; 22 years on the Eaton Credit Union Board of Directors; United Auto Work­ ers, Local 196, Retirees Chapter; and the Bellevue Historical Club. Mrs. Fox is survived by two sons, Charles D. Fox of Hastings and Richard H. Fox of Tuson, AZ; cne daughter, Joan Pyle of Battle Creek; one brother, Keith Sprague of Homer; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in DAYTONA BEACH, FLA - Gladys M. Dull, 89, of Daytona, FLA., formerly of Nash­ ville, died early Sunday, January 10, 1988 at The Fountains Rest Home in Daytona Beach. Nirs. Dull was bom on May 13,1898 in New Balitmore, Michigan, the daughter of Theordore and Julia (Shopbell) Little. She was raised in the Leslie, MI area and attended Leslie Schools. She was married to John W. Dull on September 27,1919 in Jackson, Ml. Mrs. Dull lived in the Nashville area for over 50 years, where she and her husband were engaged in truck farming. They moved to Florida in 1975. She was a life-time Baptist with current membership in the Central Baptist Church in Daytona Beach, FL. and a long-time member of the Cloverleaf Club of the former Nashville Evangelical Church. Mrs. Dull is survived by son and daughter­ in-law, John J. and Montiel Dull of Nashville; son and daughter-in-law, R.C.(Pete) and Marge Dull of Hastings; daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Hill of Daytona Beach, FLA., Mrs. Robert(Maxine) Phillips of Battle Creek and Ms. Doris J. Catlin of Clarksville; 12 grand­ children, 25 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Mrs. Dull was preceded in death by her husband John in October 1965, a grandson Terry Lee Dull and son-in-law Milo L. Hill. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 14, 1988 from 7-9 P.M. Services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Friday, January 15,1988 at the Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral homes in Nashville with Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial will be at The Nashville Lakeview Cemetary. Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam Library Fund in Nashville. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. death by her husband, Charles E. Fox in 1973. Services were held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 12, 1988 at Farley - Estes Funeral Home in Battle Creek with burial at Memorial Park Cemetary, also in Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church. Arrangements were made by Farley - Estes Funeral Home. Eleanor Milleson HASTINGS - Eleanor Milleson, 77, of 413 E. Walnut St., Hastings, died Friday morning, January 8, 1988 at the Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Milleson was bom on December 9, 1910 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Herman and Anna(Fisher) Sielaff. She was raised in the Detroit area and attended the schools there. She went on to attend a Detroit business school. Mrs. Milleson was then employed as a secret­ ary for a short time. She was married to Olin Bert Milleson on March 23, 1929. They came to Hastings in 1929 and has lived in the area since that time. She was a member of Barry County Farm Bureau and the former Goodwill Church. Mrs. Milleson is survived by a daughter, Shirley Nichols of LaMesa, CA and a son, Richard Milleson of Dowling; 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a brother, Richard Sielaff of St. Petersburg, FL. She is preceded in death by 4 brothers. Services were held Sunday, January 10, 1988 at The Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. officiating. Burial was at the Rutland Twp. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Lewis F. Swarthout Glendon Caldwell MIDDLEVILLE - Glendon Caldwell, 73, of Middleville, died Thursday, January 7,1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Caldwell was born March 2, 1914, in Molen, Utah. He married Tess E. Funk, December 13, 1937. Mr. Caldwell was employed for Castle Dale Emery County Road Department as a heavy equipment operator. He is survived by his wife, Tess; his child­ ren, Lynn and Gwen Steward of Middleville, Lany and Sandra Poland of Middleville, Mike and Bethe Thornton of Tucson, AZ, Lee and Paula Caldwell of Ferron, Utah; 16 grandchil­ dren; 9 great grandchildren. A daughter, Susan B. Cammack preceded him in death. Funeral services and committal service was held Monday, January 11, at Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville, with Elder Glen Steorts officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Michigan Parkin­ son Foundation. Gordon A. Rosenberger HASTINGS ■ Gordon A. Rosebe'ger, 65, of 2801 W. State Rd., Hastings, died Thursday, January 7, 1988 at his residence. Mr. Rosenberger was born on July 9, 1922 in Clarksville, MI, the son of Dwight and Leona(Layer) Rosenberger. He was raised in the Clarksville area and attended the schools there. He was a Veteran of WW1I, serving in the U.S. Army from March 1946 to September 1947. Mr. Rosenberger was married to Flor­ ence I. Nagunst on June 12,1949. They came to Hastings in 1962 from Alto, MI. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Co. for 8 years, retiring in 1970. He had previously worked for the C & O Railroad for many years. He was a member of D.A.V. and attended the Bible Missionary Church of Hastings. Mr. Rosenberger is survived by; his wife, Florence; son, Gary Rosenberger of Hastings; son and daughter-in-law Stephen and Demour Rosenberger of Mancelona, MI; son and daughter-in-law, David and Janet Rosenberger of Hastings; daughter, Mrs. Tim(Nancy) Rowland of Nashville: 11 grandchildren; brothers, Alwyn Rosenberger of Alto, Glenn Rosenberger of Grand Rapids, Lyle Rosenber­ ger of Greenville, Lloyd Rosenberger of Clarksville and a sister, Mrs. Lynne Lawrence of Saranac. Preceding him in death were triplet children in 1951 and a sister Althea Porritt. Services were held January 10, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. Steve Palm officiating. Burial was at The Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Richard H. Riggs HASTINGS - Richard H. Riggs, 90, of 656 N. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, died Tuesday, January 12, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Riggs was bom on December 16, 1953 in Wayland Township, the son of Edward and Lillie (Damoth) Riggs. He was raised in Wayland Township and graduated from Wayland High School. On May 16, 1953, he married Marian A. Echtinaw. Mr. Riggs operated his own farm in Wayland, then moved to Hastings in 1953. He worked at Hayes Body for 6 years and Nash Kelvinator in Grand Rapids. He retired in June of 1965 from American Motors in Grand Rapids after 30 years of employment He was a member of the Odd Fellows in Wayland. Mr. Riggs is survived by; his wife, Marian; two nephews, John Riggs of Florida and William Manning of Rockford. Services were held at 1:00 pm, Thursday. January 14, 1988 at Girrbach Funeral Home with the Rev. David B. Nelson officiating. Burial was at Elmwood Cemetery in Wayland. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. Rueben L. W od TONOPAH, AZ - Rueben L. Wood. 56. of Tonopah, Ariz., former owner and operator of Rueben's TV Service of Hastings for 10 years, died January 7, 1988 at his home from a heart attack. Mr. Wood was born in Bourbon, Indiana, the son of William J. and Bess.e (Whetstone) Wood. He attended Indiana schools, graduat­ ing from Monument City High School in 1950. He married Barbara G. Wood December 21, 1954 in Huntington, Indiana. Mr. Wood served in the Indiana National Guard in Huntington for eight years and was presently the Supervisor of Maintenance and School Transportation at Ruth-Fisher High School. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge, a former member of the Hastings Elks and a present member of the Casa Grande Elks. Surviving are his wife, Barbara; sons, Rod Wood of Casa Grande, Ariz., Tim Wood of Casa Grande, Ariz.; one brother, Dale R. Wood of Ind.; father-in-law, Walter Bumworth of Hastings; sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Ben (Tammy) Heath of Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. Lee (Judy) Babbitt of Hastings; two nieces; one nephew. Mass was held Monday, January 11 at St. Henry Catholic Church, Ariz. Arrangements were by Ganley’s Funeral Home, Buckeye. Memorial contributions may be sent to The St. Henry Catholic Church Teen Group, 108 S. Third St., Buckeye, Ariz, 85326. Melvin J. Oaks HASTINGS - Melvin J. Oaks, 72, of 496 Oakdale Rd., Hastings, died Wednesday even­ ing, January 6, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Oaks was bom on September 14,1915 in Hastings, the son of Lemuel and Alice(Burghdoff) Oaks. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended The Otis School. He was married to Bemiece(Bradley) Becker on October 24,1981. Mr. Oaks was employed in the maintenance department for the City of Hastings for many years, retiring in 1978. During the 1940’s he worked for the Michigan Conservation Department. Mr. Oaks is survived by; his wife, Bemiece; 2 sons, Gordon Oaks of Lake Odessa and Daryl Oaks of Hastings; 1 daughter, Mrs. LuWaun Coffman of Battle Creek; a sister, Delila Rine of Hastings; 2 step-sons, Robert Becker of Hastings and L.D. Becker of Battle Creek; 2 step-daughters, Janice Howell of Garden City and Marilee Ayles of Nashville; 6 grandchil­ dren; 15 step grandchildren and 10 step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brother Lemuel and sister Reathel. Services were held on Saturday, January 9, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard E. Davis officiating. Burial was at Rutland Twp. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may b: made to the Michigan Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. k GARDEN CITY - Lewis F. Swarthout, 80, of Garden Qty, MI and Sun City Center, FL, died early Monday morning, January 4, 1988, at Albion Community Hospital, after being stricken suddenly in his sleep. Mr. Swarthout was bom July 4, 1907 and was raised near Mecosta County. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1926. He also attended Ferris Slate College in Big Rapids. Mr. Swarthout was a carpenter by trade and retired in 1972 as Construction Superintendent for R. E. Dailey Construction Company of Detroit, where he worked for 27 years. He was a member of St Andrews Presbyterian Church of Sun City Center, the Sun City Center Civic Association and the president of the Glendale Home Owners Association of Sun City Center. Mr. Swarthout is survived by; his wife, Irma; two sons, Roger and Charles, both of Garden City; three step-daughters, Janet Richardson and Rosalie Cherry, both of Springport, and Raelle Jorae of Hammond. WI; 18 grandchil­ dren; 14 great grandchildren; two brothers, Harold of Dimondale and the Rev. Manley of Hutchinson, MN; four sisters, Jennie Clement of Troy, Ethel Heller of Dearborn, Lillian Uphau of Manchester and Dorothy Coulson of Blanchard. He was preceded in death by; his daughter, Kathryn Walter; his first wife, Nelda and his second wife, Orpha. Services were held Thursday, January 7, 1988 at Santieu Funeral Home v h the Rev. Dr. William F. Whitledge : St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church of Livon’.i, officiating. Burial was in Cadillac Memorial Gardens West. RAX.OPENS UP AWHOU NEW IOOK IN EAST FOOD WE’RE A NEW KIND OF PLACE, WITH A NEW KIND OF STYLE Viola E. Cappon WOODLAND - Viola E. Cappon, 99, of Wellman Rd., Woodland, died Sunday, Janu­ ary 10,1988 at the Hastings Provincial House. Mrs. Cappon was bom on May 16, 1888 at Wexford County, Manton, Mich, the daughter of John M. and Lydia B. i Brennam) Goodacre. She attended schools in Manton, Mich, and moved to Barry County in 1906. Mrs. Cappon was married to Cornelius Cappon in 1939. He preceded her in death in 1975. Mrs. Cappon enjoyed quilt making, garden­ ing and watching Tiger baseball. She wrote poetry and had several poems published in the Banner. She had been a resident of the Provin­ cial House since April 1987. Surviving are two sons, Orville Kingsbury, Jr. of Delton, Roy Kingsbury of Delton; one daughter, Mrs. Claude (Francis; Smith of Grand Rapids; three step sons, William Cappon of Woodland, Robert Cappon of Woodland, Marshall (Dutch) Cappon of Hast­ ings; four step daughters, Mrs. Virgil (Winnifred) Conrad of Woodland, Mrs. Arnold (Wilma) Spath of Lansing, Mrs. Russel (Wonda) Golden of Delton, Mrs. Jasper (Arlita) Travis of Hastings; a brother, Ralph Gooda­ cre of Maton; a sister, Jessie Goodacre of Maton; 31 grandchildren; 32 great granchildren; three real, great grandchild. Preceding her in death were two sons and one great grand daughter. Funeral services were held January 13, at Girrbach Funeral Home, with the Rev. Kenneth Garner officiating. Burial was at Woodland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. in Hastings Rax is going to be opening up a beautiful, new restaurant. And you'll find everything from juicy roast beef sandwiches and hot baked potatoes with all kinds of toppings to a salad bar with no end in sight. And you can top it all off with a Great Shake or freshbaked chocolate chip cookies. Soon you can come on in or visit M JlrwWA our drive-thru, and see just how good fast food can be. WHY JUST EM, WHEN YOU CAN EAT H RAX �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 14, 1988 — Page 5 Report: School administration an “old boys’ club” Bennetts to observe 25th wedding anniversary 25th Brad and Judy (Miller) Bennett will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Jan. 12. Their children, Kim, Bradley, Larry and Paul arc hosting a party Jan. 16 at 5 p.m. in the Community Building in Nashville. Friends and neighbors arc invited. rts to observe 'ing anniversary Due to Army regulations the open house for Margaret and Raymond Ashcraft's 25th an­ niversary will be held Jan. 16. It will be held at the Nashville Nazarene Church on M-79 from 1-5 p.m. It is being given by their children Airman Raymond and Brenda Ashcraft of Fort Meade Md., Mr. and Mrs. David LaMance and Bradley Ashcraft of Nashville. WASHINGTON (AP) - The people who run public schools are disproportionately white, male and older than dteir counterparts in other occupations, according to a survey released today. “The phrase 'old boys' club' has true meaning when it comes to the administrators of our public schools," said C. Emily Feistritzer, a private researcher who carried out the survey with a S97.928 grant-from the Department of Education. Ninety-six percent of the superintendents surveyed were men and 97 percent were while, she said. Only 8 percent were younger than 40; the average age was 49. Feistritzer said more than half the superintendents surveyed reported making more than S50.000 a year. Public school principals surveyed averaged S42.000. Most of the private school principals surveyed said they earned less than S25.000. But Feistritzer said the results were skewed by nuns running Catholic schools who take vows of poverty. Feistritzer publishes several newsletters and runs the private National Center for Education Information. She based hcr'survey report on a 62-item questionnaire mailed to 5,322 randomly selected administrators last Oct. 16. She got responses from 1,704 superintendents, 1,349 public school principals and 524 private school principals. The standard margin of error for most of the questions was two to four percentage points. Feistritzer said that regardless of age, income or the size or location of their district, "there is amazing similarity of views among superintendents and principals in public schools in this country." Sixty-nine percent of the superintendents voted for Ronald Reagan in 1984, and only 7 percent described themselves as political liberals; 63 percent said they were moderates and 30 percent conservatives. She said the public school adminstrators had a rosier view of how well the public schools are performing than the public at large. “While 87 percent of superintendents and 75 percent of public school principals say the schools in their communities have improved in the last five years, only 25 percent of the general public and 33 percent of public school parents think they have improved," said Feistritzer, citing an earlier. Gallup poll on public attitudes. Only 16 percent of superintendents and 20 BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following are the most popular 18. 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Children’s Trust Fund works to prevent child abuse in Michigan Weller-Johnson announce engagement Mr. Bernie Weller and Mrs. Alvina Weller of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Marie, to Marc A. Johnson, son of Mr. Thomas Johnson and Mrs. Sandy Johnson of Hastings. Ar.gie is a 1984 graduate of Hastings High School. She is currently attending the Univer­ sity of Michigan School of Business Ad­ ministration. graduating in April. Marc is a 1981 graduate of Hastings High and will be an April graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. A May 21 wedding is being planned. Leon Dunning to observe 90th birthday Jan. 17 Leon Dunning’s 90th birthday party will be hoste-.'. by Lawrence and Leatrice Jones at the Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church after the 6 p.m. Sunday evening service on Jan. 17. (No gifts please.) His friends are invited to attend and to give him a card shower. Dunning is a life-long resident of the Delton-Hickory Comers area. He retired from the E.W. Bliss Company in 1968. He and his late wife, Beatrice, (who died in 1982), were active in the Guernsey Breeders' Association and the Barry County Farm Bureau. He was also president of the Hickory Telephone Company. Upon the sale of their farm, the Dunnings opened a U-Pick fruit and vegetable operation on M-43 south of Delton where he presently resides. He has been chaplain of the Barry-Hastings Camp of Gideons International for the past several years. He and his wife, Katherine, are still active in the Gideon organization. Childs to observe 50th wedding anniversary Vernon "Mike” and Vanloa Childs of Ver­ montville will be celebrating their 50th wed­ ding anniversary Jan. 20. Friends are asked to help them celebrate this occasion with a card shower. Their address is 249 S. Main St., Vermontville, MI 49096. Local Birth Announcements: IT’S A GIRL Shimmel-Kaczmarczyk announce engagement Robert and Judith Thoresen of Grand Rapids announce the engagement of Judith's daughter. Cynthia Shimmel, to Jeffrey Kacz­ marczyk of Hastings, son of Frank and Diane Kaczmarczyk of Sterling Heights. She is the daughter of the late Rodney Shimmel of Marne. Kaczmarczyk is employed by J-Ad Graphics in Hastings as a reporter for the Hastings Banner and The Reminder. He at­ tended Central Michigan University and graduated from Western Michigan University in 1986. A 1985 graduate of the School o; -sic at Western Michigan University, SI .nmel is employed by Christian Music Cc nc r in Grand Rapids and plays piccolo with West Shore Symphony in Muskegon. An August wedding is planned in Grand Rapids. Local Marriage Licenses: Billy Clevenger. 46 of Battle Creek and Joan DeBolt, 44 of Battle Creek. Scott Barton. 19 of Middleville and Wendy Cuddington. 18 of Middleville. Russell Blakely. 56 of Nashville and Mar­ jorie Whitaker. 45 of Ndshville. John Werner. 45 of Delton and Jean Hale. 44 of Delton. Daniel Burton, 17 of Hastings and Lori Ruthruff, 21 of Hastings. Farren Elizabeth Gibson, daughter of Jim and Laura Gibson of Hastings. Bom Friday, Jan. 8 at 11:52 a.m. at Borgess Hospital Bir­ thing Center in Kalamazoo. She weighed 7 lbs., 2 ozs., and was 21 inches long. She was welcomed home by sisters Bri Anne and Ashley. Proud grandparents are Hank and Gladys Gibson of Hastings and Ray and Pam Wisniewski of Spring Lake. Thomas and Sandra Kaufman, Middleville, Jan. 8. 10:21 a.m., 6 lbs.. 714 ozs. Brian and Terri Burley. Shelbyville, Jan. 12. 10 34 a.m., 9 lbs., 4'4 ozs. Mary Beth and Timothy Dickinson, Lake Odessa, Jan. 12. 8:10 a.m.. 8 lbs., 6 ozs. IT’S A BOY Michelle Roberts, Woodland, Jan. 10. 10:27 a.m., 7 lbs., 7 ozs. Donna and Michael Gunderson, Hastings, Jan. 5. 12:18 p.m. 7 lbs., 2 ozs. Janice and Robin Richards, Sunfield, Jan. 7. 3:36 a.m., 7 lbs., 10% ozs. Rex and Ronda Roscoe, Hastings, Jan. 8. 8:33 p.m., 8 lbs., 5% ozs. This year, over 45,000 cases of child abuse and neglect will be reported in Michigan, an increase of 11 percent over the same period in 1986. Eight thousand of these cases will involve sexual abuse, and 40 will involve the death of a child. Many groups treat the after­ math of cuch abuse, but one organization is working to stop these frightening statistics from ever occurring. The Children's Trust Fund (CTF) is a statewide, non­ profit organization that pro­ vides assistance aimed at stop­ ping abuse before it happens. "There arc definite patterns of behavior that signal the possibility of child abuse,” says CTF Executive Director David C. Mills. “We feel the best way to prevent abuse is to identify potential abuse situa­ tions and create programs that specifically answer those needs.” Created in 1982 by an act of the Michigan State Legislature, CTF is an in­ dependent, autonomous agen­ cy which is funded through donations with primary sup­ port from a check-off box on the Michigan State Income Tax Return. Taxpayers entitl­ ed to a refund can contribute by checking off the box on the CTF line. Legislation also allows direct, private donations. With that money, CTF pro­ vides grants to local organiza­ tions for programs such as sexual abuse prevention, family resource centers, parenting skills training courses and after school programs. Many of these programs are coordinated by local councils of community organizations. Sixty-six of Michigan's 83 counties have CTF-designated council's which work with one another and with local child-senice organizations to develop and implement child abuse and neglect prevention programs. “Government dollars are generally provided for afterthe-fact treatment of abuse," says Mills. "The CTF is a unique organization that has so far raised over S5 million to prevent the problem before it starts." According to Mills, the CTF is required by law to distribute funds from the in­ come tax donations in three ways. Forty percent goes to fund the local child abuse prevention community pro­ grams, 10 percent pays ad­ ministrative costs, and the re­ maining 50 percent is placed in a permanent trust fund to insure a permanent source of funding. "Even though we arc represented on the state tax form, donations go directly to local programs not into the state government budget.” notes Mills. ”Once our trust fund reaches S20 million, the 130 W. Stale St., Downtown Hastings FREE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE Use our Convenient Court Street Entrance FAMILYflOUAR Prices So Low You'll Wonder How We Do It! Box Paper Towels 90 sheets per roll. Limit 3. 0 ROLLS 5 ounce Dla’ ~ra 5 ounce Tone Limn*- 8 Roll Pack Bath Tlaaua Moularty 1J7. Limit 2. pack Disposable ci. small. 32 ct. »aT9e Detergent ,n Storer 22 ounce Lux r Dove liquid usteriK TEXACO Anti Freeze Coolant^ Eyo" — NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers held January 12, 1988 are availa­ ble in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Music Center CTF will no longer appear on ihe Michigan tax return and child abuse prevention pro­ grams will be funded by the interest earned from the trust account and by private donations.” GnaBagi paste to 7 ounce 2 99 Etch 84 ■25‘ UK —» 32 Ounce Listerin. 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"Fred" says I should deal directly with her because he doesn’t want to be in the mid­ dle. 1 appreciate his need to remain neutral, but every time she calls up 1 start to shake and want to hand the phone to him. He says. "You handle it," which makes me think that he is afraid of her too. His mother is a very combative person, and woe be it unto anyone who crosses her. I would give anything to get along with my mother-in-law, but I am beginning to believe it is impossible. Please tell me how to handle the problem with tact and respect. Fred is a wonderful person and I know he is as unhappy as I am about my inability to have a good rela- Stop in for a FREE copy of: “THE HUMAN INTERFACE” f PREMIUM CUSTOM -X DENTURES •V COMPLETE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE ’395 ’225 I ’295 I •All teeth and material* used meet the high standards set by the American Dental Ass’n. •Our on premises lab provides individual 8 elticienl service. exomination. if (616) 455-0810 j! *L.O. 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Ann saves another person Dear Ann Landers: I'm sure you wonder it anybody ever follows your advice and what happens when they do, I want to tell you how one letter you printed several months ago changed my life. My 23-year-old son was driving me crazy. I came within an inch of throwing him out of the house. I always changed my mind at the last minute because I was afraid he would get mixed up with criminal types and end up in jail or dead. 1 knew he was smoking pot anc drinking t<x> much. He ran around until all hours or stayed in his room and watched TV all night. He couldn't hold a jor more than two weeks and looked like a bum. I talked to him until 1 was blue in the face. I pleaded, prayed, threatened, promised, groveled, yelled and wept. Nothing worked. I was desperate. Then I read what you said to a mother who had a similar problem and dcciccd to take the advice since I had nothing to lose. From that day on I vowed to do a complete about-face. I quit lecturing and pleading with him to shape-up. 1 didn't utter one disparaging word, nor did 1 criticize him. although there was plenty 1 could have said. 1 told him I wanted to be his friend and that he could tell me anything without being afraid that 1 would judge him or put him down. He began to confide in me within a few days and his hostility disappeared. He has gotten a haircut, cleaned himself up and is seriously looking for a job. I am now confident that he will be a productive, useful human being. A few months ago I would have thought this was impossible. So thank you, Ann Landers, for the miracle. - A Grateful Mom in N.Y. Dear Mom: What an upper! How good of you to let me know. Again you have proven that children will live up (or down) to our ex­ pectations. Children who are repeatedly told that they are no good arc doomed to fulfill the prophecy. Navy wife leary of repairmen Dear Ann Landers: The letter about repairmen who come to the house got to me like few letters have. May I speak my piece? I am a Navy wife. We do not own our own house. We rent. The landlord is responsible for repairs. My husband is very handy and doesn’t mind fixing things, but it seems as if the day he leaves, everything falls apart. When I call the landlord about repair jobs, the man acts as if I am bothering him. A few weeks ago the refrigerator quit cold. I had about SI00 worth of meat in the freezer and was frantic that it would spoil. I called the landlord and told him it was an emergency. He sent a repairman who showed up after dark. The first question out of the repairman’s mouth was. “Is your husband home?” When I told him that my husband was in the Navy the big ape said, “You must be lonely. How would like to go into the bedroom?" It just burns me up that while my husband is out there risking his life for his country, jerks like this try to gel it on with his wife. I hope you will print my letter as a favor to all the wives of servicemen. And if you have any suggestions on how to avoid these sleaze­ bags I’d like to hear them. — Virginia Beach. Dear Va.: When you are expecting a repair­ man make sure that you are fully dressed when he arrives. Be cordial but businesslike, if he makes any improper suggestions or behaves inappropriately, ask him to leave and notify his superiors immediately. No woman should have to put up with the garbage you described. How much to you know about pot, cocaine. LSD, PCP, crack, speed and downers? Think you can handle them? For up-to-the-minute information on drugs, write for Ann Landers ’ newly revised booklet. “The Lowdown on Dope." Send S2.50 plus a self-addressed, stamped No. 10 envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. 111. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988. LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE County Democratic Party to hold four caucus sites for March The Barry County Democratic Party has identified four sites throughout the county to be used as a part of the Michigan Democratic Party’s effort for participation by Michigan Democrats in the selection of delegates to the Democratic National Convention. Barry County Democratic Chairman Bob Dwyer, applauded the efforts of county Democrats who worked to develop the four sites selected. “State party rules only demanded two sites for Barry County this year. That is twice the number used in 1984," Dwyer explained. “By going to four sites this year, instead of the mandated two, we expect to sec more people participate in the selection of the Democratic nominee for President. I am obviously pleased that the Barry County Democratic Party is able to locate adequate and easily accessible sites for all Democrats who wish to participate ur. March 26. “This effort by the Barry County Democratic Party and the Michigan Democratic Party that will involve at least 250,000 voters across Michigan is in sharp contrast to the back room politics being car­ ried on tonight as Republicans gather to manipulate the results of precinct delegate elections held in 1986. Barry County Democrats arc ready to return a Democrat to the White House in 1988." The complcse list of causus sites arc: city of Hastings. Rutland and Carlton Townships will meet at Thomas Jefferson Hall. Jefferson at Greet streets. Hastings. Townships of Irving. Thomapple and Yankee Springs townships will meet at Thomapple Township Hall. 314 E. Main, Middleville. The townships of Woodland. Castleton. Maple Grove and Assyria will meet at Castleton Township Hall. 98 S. Main. Nashville. And residents of Orangeville. Hope, Baltimore. Prairieville, Barry and Johnstown townships will meet al Barry Township Hall, 210 E. Orchard, Delton. 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Judge ol Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Jill Noreen Cardenas requesting that Jill Noreen Cardonas be appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dorothy L. Secord. deceases who lived at 9125 Greggs Crossing. Nashvi'te Michigan and who died December 26. 1987, and requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated July 12. 1985 be ad­ mitted to probate. Il also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims ogoinsl the Deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the Personal Represen­ tative and to the Court on or before March 30. 1988. Notice is further given that rhe estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of recorC. January 7. 1988 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 North Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 616 945-3495 JUL NOREEN CARDENAS BY: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative 9125 Groggs Crossing Road Nashville. Ml 49073 (1/14) File No. 87-19824-SE Estate of Larry Edward Boshears Deceased Social Security Number 366-50 9516 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On February 4. 1088 at 10:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom Hostings Michigan, before Hon. Richard H Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Mory R Boshears requesting that Mary R Boshears be appointed personal representative of Lorry Edward Boshears who lived a- 127 Manor Drive. Middleville. Michigan and who died February 7. 1987. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims against the deceased must bo presented personal­ ly or by moil, to both the personal representative and to the court on or beforu February 4. 1988. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. January 5. 1988 Gregory G. Prasher (P19068) 301 College Park Plozo Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 454-8277 Mary R. Boshears 127 Manor Drive Middleville. Ml 49333 795-9260 (1/14 88) Hastings Savings & Loan “Moving into a new era of PEOPLE SERVING PEOPLE” — Since 1924 Stop in to ask about any of our convenient savings and lending services:___ Passbook Savings Statement Savings IRAs Money Market Accounts • Certificate Accounts • Interest Bearing Checking Accounts • Home Loans • • • • SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING January 5. 1988 at 7:30 p.m. SYNPOSIS OF HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING Out of this church came “the Hastings pitcher, who was the Presbyterian minister was entirely innocent of tossing balls so the batter would be deceived.” This week's column features a look at the contents of the Banner 1860-1870s. From the Banner of Oct. 28. 1948. was this article written by M.L. Cook. "If new from Chicago. Detroit. Washington and Lansing or if strongly par­ tisan views were desired...the Banner files would furnish a plenty. But as wk are seeking to know what was going on in Hastings and Barry County the Banner files yield very little in the 1860s and 1870s. One has to scan the 10 to 15 columns of reading matter in each issue carefully indeed to find anything that would be of real value, if one sought to know what the people of the village did or thought in those earlier days. There was no lack of partisan political pro­ paganda. As we have observed heretofore, the small attention to local and county news, and the large space devoted to politics and to out­ side happenings were, by no means, confined to Hastings. That was true of county scat weekly papers generally in that period. "But we will find a few items in the Banner of 1868 which will reveal what was doing in the village and county so many years ago." Editors Note: Local baseball was a favorite sport in 1860s. The Hastings-based Spaulding Company, in the 1880s. financially supported a local baseball team. “I could find no report of baseball matches, in which the Lone Stars of the village crossed bats with outside nines. The high scores piled up ty their opponents the previous year must have discouraged them. Possible I should ex­ plain that then the pitcher tossed the ball, in­ stead of throwing it as he docs now. But there was a "knack" in tossing a ball even a slow ball, which was very deceiving to the batter. The Hastings pitcher, who was the Presbyterian minister was entirely innocent of tossing balls so the batter would be deceived. "The Banner of Jan. 4. 1868, reported that Darwin McOmbcr of Baltimore...was severe­ ly hurt when his team ran away and he was thrown from the wagon to the ground." The same paper speaks of a delightful New Year's ball given by Landlord Keith, on New Year's night in union hall. Good order was maintained and a sumptuous supper was sen cd at the Hastings House. "Married by Justice Gilbert Strike- of Baltimore, were William H. Sage and Miss Lucy Pennock, both of Hastings”. Editors Note: In those days people wishing to marry had to obtain a marriage license, as marriage licenses were required by the state in 1839. But the licenses were not required to be filed in the county clerk's office. So many early marriages, births and deaths are unrecorded and a newspaper account may be the only record. "Says the Banner of Jan. I5, 1868. “From 17 fleeces of wool, taken from that many bucks of S.P. Cady's flock. John Van Brunt wove 107’4 yards of fine cassimcrc cloth, in his mil! here. Mr. Cady's farm was the first farm west of the Catholic cemetery." That farm would be located on the west side of Cook Road, and north side of Green Street.” "A recent fire in the business district had shown the urgent need of more water available for the old hand-pumper in that area. The village council asked permission of the (county) board of supervisors to build a large reservoir in the courtyard. Such a water supp­ ly was greatly needed to fight a fire in the old frame building which was the courthouse. The priceless public records in that building called for the best possible fire protection. The supervisors agreed that such a reservoir might be construction in the courtyard if. (1) The village would build a fence around it. (which would be a nuisance in case of a fire; and (2) The county and county officers be per­ mitted to use whatever water they needed for the purpose of cleaning and keeping clean the offices, hall and courtroom, and watering the trees in the courtyard. The resolution did not specify these uses, but they would be implied if permission were granted. That would mean that, in a dry­ season, this reservoir would probably have lit­ tle or no water in it. The village dads did not provide a reservoir on the courtyard. "According to the Banner, there were 23 divorces granted in Barry County during 1867, not a single person had been given a prison sentence in Barry County, with its 20,000 people. That surely was worth mentioning." Because Hastings had a large hall with a good stage - Union Hall - (third floor over the Radio Shack store, on the southwest comer of State and Jefferson) troupes of actors with real merit came to this place. The Banner of Feb. 8. 1868, mentions the fact that A.O. Miller, his charming actress wife and a fine suppor­ ting cast would pul on the famous play "East Lynne." They were real artists too. Sol Smith Russell, who later became famous on the New York stage, made two or three appearances here in old Union Hall, and delightfully enter­ tained the people of Hastings. "The Banner of March 4 announces a public meeting to form a "Grant for President club" in the village. The meeting was held, and the Republican Banner editor was made president of the club. "The same Banner tells of a terrific snow storm on March 1. Over a foot of snow fell. High winds blew the snow into drifts, some of them 12 feet high, making road travel im­ possible in many places. Rain followed a little later, and the river became a raging stream, which swept away the Broadway bridge. "The Banner of April 1 says that the Grand River Valley Railroad Co., had at last been able to buy the steel rails for that line from Jackson to Hastings. The grading had been done, and must of the ties needed are piled up along the right of way.” — NURSES AIDES — We need some people who are will­ ing to give care to others. Nurses aide certifi—', required. Blu- Cross, ill and vacation benefits for 'uil and part-time workers. 411 Thornapple Manor YUt’llI 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings AMI lit A Be A Volunteer FOR SALE BY OWNER Almost-new country home set in five acres of woods $•: in Yankee Springs Township. Barry County Three bedrooms. 2 baths, living room with oak floor, family •>•••: room, country kitchen with built-in dishwasher and garbage disposal, large walkout basement with laundry >:>•: room, workshop, and space for large recreation room. :•$< Outside patio, deck and 2 sheds Home double- :•< insulated with 2 wood stoves and forced air gas furnace Located 5 miles from Gun Lake in the Middleville School •<: District Close to Grand Rapids. Hastings and Kalama­ zoo. $75,000 Call 795-9976 ..................................... & Monday. January 4. 1988 at 7:00 p.m. All board members present. Sign contract for library services with the Hostings Public Library, for the year 1988. Richard Thomas and Diana Phillips to meet with the Hastings Public School and Intermediate School District for a Resolution to collect Summer School Taxes in 1988 Clerk gave her Annual Financial Report for the year of 1987. Township to pay Sheriff Dept, for Police services rendered in 1988. State of Mich, issue license for Barry Resort and River Gate Campground for the year 1988. Permit for Sanitary Sewage Extension for J-Ad Graphics from Dept, of Natural Resources. Approved outstanding bills $4,351.21. Adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Juonito A. Slocum • Clerk Attested to by: Richard Thomas Board members present: Stanton. Harper. Cook. Lewis. Board members absent: Boulter. Request received from 3 homeowners for reconsideration of a Supervisors Plat requested previously by R. Dykstra in Aug. 1987. Approved GLASA raise to SI8 per month for users fees. Resolution that all raw sewage dumped within the Township be dumped at the Gun Lake Area Treatment Plant approved. Approved hiring F. Foley as an Assessor's Assistant at S7 per hour. Bills read and approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Russell Stanton. Supervisor HASTINGS OFFICE 201 E. State Street 945-9561 • Home Improvement Loans • Contract Servicing • Visa Cards • Money. 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Io 8 p.m.; Sal 9 a.m to 5:30 p.m.: Sun 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3? �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 14, 1988 Best start in 29 years Streaking Saxons make it seven straight wins by Steve Vedder Seven straight and still streaking. Hastings overcame a sluggish first half to bury cross-country rival Lakewood 82-57 for its seventh straight win of the season Tuesday night. The Vikings, who drop to 3-3 with the loss, scored the first basket of the game and didn't lead again as the Saxons built their lead to as many as 29 points i the third period. Hastings’ 7-0 start is the Lest since the 1958-59 Saxon team, which won its first 10 contests. After Lakewood opened the scoring with a basket, the Saxons reeled off six straight points. Hastings led 21-12 by the end of the period and was never threatened. ■‘Defensively, we did a good job. Offen­ sively. we worked the ball to get our shots." said Hastings coach Denny O’Mara. "We don’t always get in run-and-shoot affairs." The contest was far from a run-and-shoot affair in the first half as both teams struggled with fouls, turnovers and missed free throws. Hastings committed 15 fouls while Lakewood missed nine one-and-oncs and made only 4-of-l5 free throws in the half. Hastings’ sagging man-to-man defense and Lakewood’s zone contributed to a mere 46 field goal attempts by both teams in the first 16 minutes. The strategy by O’Mara and Lakewood coach Mike Maciasz was to take the other team’s best player out of the game early. "We wanted to take C.B. (Long) out. which we did. and they wanted to take Mike (Brown) out. which they did." said O’Mara. "Both defenses accomplished what they wanted to." The strategy worked especially well for the Saxons, who held Long. Lakewood's senior Hastings JV eagers split pair Hastings’ junior varsity eagers split a pair of games last week, topping Lakewood 65-55 on Tuesday, but losing to Sturgis 63-50 last Friday. Against Lakewood. Hastings led 33-17 at the half and still led by as many as 16 in the third period. But the Vikings cut the lead to three. 55-52, with three minutes left. The Saxons outscored Lakewood 10-3 down the stretch for the win. Tom Vos led Hustings with 24 points and eight rebounds. Scott Hubbard added 19 and Jamie Murphy nine. Against Sturgis, the Trojans jumped to a 31-26 halftime lead. Hastings tied the game after three periods, but went the Saxons didn’t score the first four minutes of the final quarter. Sturgis built the lead to eight and eventually won by 13. Vos had 18 for Hastings and Hubbard add­ ed 16. Jeff Baxter chipped in eight. Saxon frosh crush Lakewood Despite 25 points from David Oom. the Hastings freshmen lost a 64-51 decision to Sturgis last Friday. Sturgis led 31-25 at the half and upped that margin to 47-37 after three periods. Following Oom in scoring for Hastings was Gabe Griffin and Chase Youngs with eight points. The freshmen had little trouble in blasting Lake Odessa 78-37. Hastings jumped to a 43-23 halftime lead and cruised the rest of the way. Youngs led a balanced attack with 18 points. Oom added 15, Karl Giclarowski 13 and Nick Williams 11. Hastings 7th graders beat Gull Lake eagers Both the Hastings seventh grade A and B teams beat Gull Lake last week. The A team won 33-30 while the B squad managed a 33-26 conquest. Leading the A team were Matt Brown with 10 points and Tony Snow with six. Matt McDonald and Bryan Sherry had four each. John Robinson led the A team with 11 markers while Lee Bowman and Neil Katsul contributed six each. The seventh graders also beat Lake Odessa 54-33. Bryan Sherry and Ryan Martin each had 12 points while Matt Brown added nine. center who came into the contest averaging 25.6 points per game, to four first half baskets. Hastings upped its 21-12 first quarter lead to as many as 17 before settling for a 35-20 halftime edge The game was put out of reach in a blur in the third period. Brown hit a short jumper and Gee followed with a three-pointer. Brown canned two more field goals to make it 44-22 only two minutes into the period. After a basket by Long. Gee hit two free throws. Brown added a field goal, and Rob Longstreet chipped in a free throw to up the margin to 49-24 with 4:38 left in the period. The Saxons built their lead to 56-27 with 2:55 left and still led 59-38 by the end of the quarter. Lakewood did cut the margin to 17 points, 63-46. early in the fourth quarter, but a redhot Gee nailed a three-pointer, a layup, and another jumper to make it 70-47 with 4:25 left. Both benches then were emptied as Hastings wound up with the 82-57 win. O’Mara wasn’t especially pleased with his team’s first half performance, though Hastings did hit 15-of-28 field goals. “We missed some good shots early." he said. “But we started making them and went from there. ” Hastings wound up a sizzling 55 percent from the field (31-of-56). Lakewood also shot well, hitting 46 percent (23-of-50) of its shots. Brown finished with 25 points to lead Hastings. Gee added 22. Scott Weller eight. Jeff Young six and Rob Longstreet five. Long led Lakewood with 28 and Mark Bar­ num chipped in eight. Scott Ainsworth, averaging 15 points per game, was held to five. Glenn Davis had four. Hastings hosts Coldwater on Friday. (Sports J Area Standings — Leading Scorers TWIN VALLEY Marshall....................................... 4-0 (7-0) Hastings .................................... 4-0 (6-0) Sturgis.......................................... 3-1 (7-1) Lakeview..................................... 2-2 (4-2) Albion............................................2-2 (3-3) Harper Creek...............................1-3 (4-4) Hillsdale........................................0-4 (2-5) Coldwater................................... 0-4 (1-6) KVA Paw Paw ............................................. 3-0 Kalamazoo Christian....................... 3-0 Hackett..................................................2-1 Parchment........................................... 2-1 Mattawan............................................. 1-2 Delton....................................................0-3 Galesburg-Augusta........................... 0-4 OK BLUE Hamilton..................................... 4-0 (5-1) Byron Center............................... 3-1 (6-2) Middleville................................... 3-1 (4-1) Godwin..........................................2-2 (5-2) Comstock Park.......................... 2-2 (4-2) Caledonia..................................... 2-2 (3-3) Lee................................................ 0-4 (1-5) Kelloggsville...............................0-4 (0-7) SCORERS Brown, Hastings................... 6-217-36.2 Long, Lakewood................... 5-128-25.6 Miller, Delton............................ 5-94-18.8 Gee, Hastings......................... 6-97-16.2 Ainsworth, Lakewood.......... 5-76-15.2 D. Mesecar, Middleville ... .5-65-13.0 T. Mesecar, Middleville ... .5-65-13.0 Sprague, Middleville.............. 5-61-12.2 Forell, Maple Valley.............. 6-72-12.0 Hastings' Rob Longstreet (right) is outrebounded by C.B. Long of Lakewood in the Saxons' 82-57 win on Tuesday. The 7-0 Saxons host Col­ dwater this Friday In their next game. . Sports • • • at a glance by Steve Vedder Wrestling Results: Bowling results VARSITY WRESTLING Hastings 36 ... Sturgis 28 Bowlerettes Thursday Angels Hastings Mfg. Co. J&G Stockfarm 48-20, Cascade Home Im­ prov. 42%-25%. Kent Oil 41-27, Gutter Dusters 38-30. Nashville Au’.o 38-30, Hastings Bowl 38-30, Hecker ins. 37-31, D.J. Electric 34-34, Hair Care Center 34-34, Mathew’s Grocery 32%-35%, Pioneer’s Apt. 30-38. DeLong’s Bait & Tackle 30-38, Ewing Well Drilling 29-39. Carl’s Super Mkt. 27-41. Flexfab 25-43, Thomapple Manor 2048. Good Games and Series - B. Hathaway 202-536, H. Cocnen 2(M-524. D. Kelly 185-527, J. Gardener 198-527, T. Christopher 185-510. R. Carpentar 180497, B. Whitaker 193-556, S. Jackson 182-519. J. Elliston 173478, C. Hartwell 178495. M. Saramlin 180-508. High Games • D. Long 181, D. Bums 178, S. Raymond 169, S. Pennington 182, E. Ulrich 191, K. Rower 172. T. Westbrook 218, F. Latshaw 164. J. McMillan 153. S. Cowell 156, N. Perry 168. Clays Dinner Bell 48-20, McDonalds II 46-22, Cove Distributing 40-28. Stefanos 30-38, F.O.C.S. 31-37, Outward Appearance 29-39. Hastings City Bank 25% 42%. McDonald 1 22%45%. Good Games - A. Snyder 130, B. Waltjer 144. E. Gray 163. C. Tolger 175439. C. Moore 149, V. Goodenough 133. C. Cuddahce 187480, J. Joseph 162, C. Williams 161, T. Daniels 187. J. Blough 199. R. Cole 162, P. Cook 145, G. Denney 148, P. Wilson 199461, P. White 134. L. Watson 171467, M. Lewis 160, D. Snyder 198. Congratulations to: J. Mercer 225-550. R. Haight 200 and L. Tilley 206. Chrome Room 338%. Formula Realty 317, Machine Room 285%, Viking 271%, Office 261, Anhowsur Busch 236%. High Games and Series - D. Thompson 220-212-602, B. Ludeschur 226-206-583. Walt Beck 579. K. Bushee 210-554. M. O’Donnel 224-541. J. Retzloff 540. W. Bir­ man 202-533, T. Bustancc 530, J. Ramsey 523, R. Neymeiyer 520, J. Smith 509. M. Christiansen 214-505, T. Buller 501. I Thurs. Twisters Century 21 .647, Guekes Market .580. Art Meade .574, Andrus .559, Hastings Mutual .485, Formula Real Estate .438, Hastings Bowl .433, Bowman Refrigeration .412. High Games and Series - S. Keeler 213-511, P. Guy 194-533, K. Mallison 176, B. Steele 167, P. Guy 172, B. Barnum 162, N. Taylor 203-503, L. Barnum 180, J. Henderson 133, D. Staines 182, D. Williams 149, K. Belson 142, H. Thomas 142. High Games and Series - B. 201-563, 186-504, 190477. 179474, 161465, 159427. 166-386, 119-311. Moody J. Gardner 179-509, M. Garrett B. Blakely 178487, V. Slocum V. Utter 172471, B. Smith P. Croninger 206462. M. Dull V. Powers 173448. T. Soya N. Houghtalin 179413. I. Clark J. Gibbons 128-343, N. Kidder D. Tossava pinned by K. Snyder . .1:18 B. Redman dec. C. Flock................. 6-4 J. Miller dec. C. Kidd........................10-5 A. Newberry pinned by B. Wallace 2:36 J. Teunessen dec. by J. Hayden . .10-0 T. Bolo default D. Watson M. Hafer pinned K. Rowly............... 4:48 T. Anderson dec. by B. Boughton . .4-2 T. Ziegler pinned by M. Stump ... .3:44 G. Heath dec. by T. Shumaker........... 3-2 J. Lenz pinned B. Harker................... 3:43 C. Murphy pinned Y. Yarbrough .. .3:30 M. Spencer pinned R. Sheilds ... .2:40 J.V. WRESTLING Hastings 50 ... Sturgis 38 105 C. Neil pinned B. Jordon 2:42 112 T. Ward pinned B. Jordon 3:16 112 S. Chipman pinned C. Andrews .. .1:02 119 C. Bowman pinned J. Holory :31 119 T. Brandl dec. R. Pape.6-1 126 T. Bell dec. M. Peplto .5-2 126 B. Heath dec. by R. Bordner 8-3 138 B. Kollek pinned by T. Losinski ... ,:47 138 E. Endsley pinned by K. Klopenstein:50 145 K. Ziegler pinned B. Davis 2:27 145 P. Hauschdd pinned B. Davis 1:25 155 D. Moore pinned by J. VanZant ... ,:32 155 T. Dawson dec. by M. Slump 2-8 167 S. McKeever draw P. Deul 9-9 167 J. Harston pinned by D. Westrick .2:39 185 A. Leonard pinned by C. Schwemer2:29 198 A. Leonard pinned J. Chorpenning 2:22 Hwt. B. Gibson pinned J. Rock :54 Comments: Reco’d 5-1 High Games - B. Hathaway 202. J. McMillon 208. F. Schneider 190. T. Christopher 192. L. Elliston 189. D. Murphy 172, C. Flora 161, D. Bums 161, B. Handy 160. J. McQucm 154. Scoi eboard YMCA-Youth Council's Adult Indoor Soccer Standings Wednesday P.M. Mace’s Pharmacy 53-23, M&M's 43%-32%, Liftstyles 39-37, Miller Carpets 39-37, Nashville Locker 38%-37%. Friendly Home Parties 38-38, Hair Care Center 37%-38%. Handy’s Shirts 3640, Varney’s Stables 3442, Valley Realty 32%43%. Gillons Construction 32%-39%, Art Meade 28%43%. 98 105 112 119 126 132 138 145 155 167 185 198 Hwt. YMCA Hastings Youth Council’s 3 on 3 Adult Basketball Standings WLT WL Blue............................................................ 4-1-0 Red............................................................. 4-1-0 Yellow.........................................................1-3-1 White..........................................................04-1 Siegel Hudson............................................... 2-0 All Stars......................................................... 2-0 U.B.J.............................................................. 2-1 Grace Lutheran............................................. 1-2 Educators....................................................... 1-2 Over-The Hill............................................... 0-3 Results Blue 13 vs. Yellow 1: Red 10 vs. White 9. Continued on Next page — January January January January January January 14 14 15 19 21 21 WRESTLING at Coldwater.................... 6:30 p.m. VOLLEYBALL Coldwater............................... 6:00p.m. BASKETBALL Coldwater .....................6:00 p.m. BASKETBALL at Harper Creek........... 6:00 p.m. VOLLEYBALL Lakeview ...................... 6:00 p.m. WRESTLING et Lakeview...................... 6:30 p.m Best Saxon team since when? It isn’t meant as a jinx, an onus. Rather it’s merely a harmless observa­ tion after seven games. This is the best Hastings basketball team I’ve seen in the six years I’ve been here. Through the first third of the season Hastings has been nothing less than flawless. There’s been more rebounding than expected, sizzling field goal percen­ tages, sound defense and a deep bench. What else can you ask from a basket­ ball team? But wait a second, warns coach Denny O’Mara. Hold your blue and gold horses for a couple more games. “Right now we're playing as good as anybody," admits O'Mara, now in his seventh year as Saxon coach. "But that (the best team) will be decided as we go along." O’Mara says he has the type of team where he can throw anybody on the court and they seem to do the job. From all-stater Mike Brown down to the ninth or tenth man, everybody knows and ac­ cepts his role, and when it’s their time to contribute, they calmly do it. It’s that simple. "They do what thev have to do to win." says O'Mara of his players. "We’ve won seven games because of a team effort." What should help the Saxons in their quest for a second straight Twin Valley title is the strength of the league. Or lack of it. What was expected to be a four or possibly five team race has. in all realism, dwindled to two, Hastings and Marshall. O’Mara says Sturgis, despite being pummclcd by Hastings at Sturgis by 29. is still a decent club. Albion, which the Saxons ran over by 12. will still be heard from, and Harper Creek, as soon as the Beavers recover from injuries, could be a thorn in somebody's side. "A little bit of everything has gone wrong for some of the teams." says O'Mara. Still, the team which Hastings will ap­ parently have to beat out for the title is Marshall, which probably has the best trio of players in the conference. "Marshall is better than anyone thought." cautions O'Mara. "But it’s a long year yet. You can’t judge much yet.” The only way to try judging thus far is by the numbers, a facit of the game which O'Mara usually ignores. "I’m not a numbers person," he admits. Still, Hastings has put up some im­ pressive numbers in several categories through tiie first third of the season. Take shooting, for instance. Four times Hastings has shot belter than 50 percent from the floor while only one opponent has bettered 50 percent against the Saxons. That red-hot field goal percentage has enabled the Saxons to average a whopp­ ing 81.$ points per game. Defensively, Hasting} is giving up only 63 points per game making the Saxons’ average margin of victory nearly 19 points per game. In rebounding, Hastings simply ham­ mered Albion 43-25 on the boards while also holding their own at Sturgis. And then there’s the proveroial home court advantage which Hastings has used to perfection the last two seasons. The Saxons fave won 15 straight at home and 17 of their last 18. Since the start of the 1984 season, Hastings is 24-7 on its own court. “That's like a lot of things in basket­ ball," says O’Mara of playing on the road. “You have to be mentally tough to do it. h’s not easy spending an hour and a half on a bus and then come out with intensity "On the other hand, people have to come here to play, too." Even with all the optimism that ac­ companies a perfect 7-0 mark, like O'Mara warns, it’s far too early to be clearing space in the trophy case for championship trophies. Hastings has yet to play four road games which promise to be wars at Marshall. Albion, Harper Creek and possibly Coldwater. O’Mara also mints out that Hastings’ frontcourt hasn't yet been tested. The Saxons haven’t knocked heads with a team with a punishing inside game. But with everybody contributing. O’Mara likes his team’s chances. "Thai s what makes a good team good." he says. "Everybody ha* had their moments." Now if they’ll just keep doing it for the last two thirds of a season. �Delton’s 4th grade MEAP scores are “highest ever,” 7th, 10th grade math dip Delton Kellogg fourth grade students’ scores in the Michigan Educational Assess­ ment Program (MEAP) tests are "the highest they’ve ever been.” said Superintendent Dr. John Sanders. However, he expressed con­ cern for the math scores of seventh and tenth graders in the district which were lower than last year’s test results. The statewide MEAP tests are designed to measure minimum performance which is defined by the Michigan State Department of Education as achieving three-fourths of the educational objectives in math and reading. In the fourth grade, 92.6 percent of the students achieved at least three-fourths of the objectives in math, up from 90.6 last year. In reading 92.5 percent completed objectives, up from 88.9. The higher scores indicate that some of the things being done with curriculum and in­ struction are working, Sanders said. A report of the MEAP results was given al Monday’s board of education meeting. Seventh grade math results were 63.3, down from 67.4 last year; and reading scores dropped to 89.6 from 92.6 last year. Tenth grade student scores dropped to 60.1 percent completing minimum objectives in Mayor Gray takes over... Continued from page 1 Reappointed to three-year terms to the Plan­ ning Commission were Neil Gardner and James W iswell. Their terms will expire in 1991. Jasperse was reappointed to a one-year term as the council’s delegate to *hc planning com­ mission. Director of Public Services Michael Klovanich was reappointed to a one-year term to represent the city administrators on the commission. Reappointed to the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals for a three-year term were Douglas Vickery Jr. and Fred Markle. Both of their terms expire in 1991. Second Ward Councilman William Cusack was appointed to a one-year term as city coun­ cil liason to the Hastings Library Board. Cusack was also named to be a voting member pf the library board, succeeding Chris Anderson, who resigned the position. That appointment is effective until July. Named council representatives to the Barry County Airport Board were Spencer and First Ward Councilman Kenneth Miller. Miller’s appointment is a two-year term, and Spencer’s is a one-year appointment. Reappointed to the Downtown Develop­ ment Authority for four-year terms were Mar­ jorie Radant and Fred Hauser. Both of their tcrmsxMjweJn 4092. Designated as depositories for city funds were Hastings City Bank, National Bank of Hastings. Security National Bank of Battle Creek. Great Lakes Federal Savings & Loan and Hastings Savings & Loan. Also appointed were council standing com­ mittee assignments for the 1988 year. Appointed to the Public Safety and Parking Committee were Spencer, chairman; Esther Walton. Fourth Ward; Franklin Campbell. First Ward; and Gordon Fuhr, Third Ward. Named to the City Property Committee were White, chairwoman. Miller, Walton and Spencer. Appointed to the City Planning and Or­ dinance Committee were Jasperse, chairman. Miller, Spencer and White. Named to the Streets Committee were Fuhr, chairman, Campbell, Jasperse and Cusack. Appointed to the Water Supply and Sewer Committee were Miller, chairman, Spencer, Fuhr and Jasperse. Named to the Finance Committee were Cusack, chairman, Jasperse, Fuhr and Campbell. Appointed to the Parks. Recreation and In­ surance Committee were Walton, chair­ woman, White. Cusack and Miller. Named to the Fire and Lighting Committee were Campbell, chairman, Cusack, White and Walton. math, from 67.3 last year. Reading scores jumped to 80.4, up from 62 last year. Sanders said that because of the lower seventh and tenth grade math scores, attention will have to be given to the curriculum, in­ structional methods and remedial programs in that area. ” For the first time all three grades took MEAP’s health test and Sanders said the results are indicative of the need for a com­ prehensive health program in the schools which the district has just begun to implement this year. Barry County Commissioner P. Richard Dean will head the county board’s finance committee for 1988. Dean was appointed to the post by chairman Ted McKelvey who an­ nounced appointments Tuesday to seven committees. Serving on the committee with Dean will be McKelvey and Orvin Moore. Carolyn Col­ eman will be an alternate on the committee in the event of a member’s absence. Adding an alternate to the finance commit­ tee was the only stmctual change McKelvey made to the committee assignments. Other committees arc: —Personnel: Coleman, chairman: Cathy Williamson and Paul Kiel. —County Facilities and Property: Col­ eman. chairman; Dean and Rae M. Hoarc. —Judicial Services: Williamson, chairman: Hoarc and Kiel. —Human Services: Hoare. chairman: Moore and McKelvey. —County Development: Kiel, chairman; School finance, tight budget top ‘wish list’ LANSING, (AP) - When lawmakers return to Lansing this week from their 27-day Christmas break, they'll face the difficult task of squeezing a year's worth of work into six months. That's because all 110 stale representatives are up for re-election this November and few lawmakers expect any serious legislation to be considered between the summer break and the November general election. Both chambers officially reconvene Wednesday at a largely ceremonial session to kick off the new year, but won't return to their normal three-day-a-week meeting schedule until Jan. 19. Gov. James Blanchard will deliver his State of the State Address on Jan. 20, which traditionally kicks off the beginning of serious deliberations. At the top of the 1°88 legislative agenda for Republicans is an ambitious plan to revamp the state's system of financing local school districts. The GOP majority in the Senate has said the time has come to eliminate the growing gap between how much rich and poor school districts have to spend on each of their pupils. Early this year, the full Senate is expected to take up a committee-passed plan that would establish a 20-mill statewide property tax for schools, a sharp decline from the current 32-mill average levied by school systems across Michigan. The money needed to offset lower property taxes would come from cutting the homestead property tax credit and farmland tax credits, taxing lottery winnings, and eliminating industrial tax breaks and special Single Business Tax credits. Senate Majority Leader John Engler, R-Mount Pleasant, announced last fall that he hoped to pass the program by Easier. That would give the House time to consider the GOP proposal, plus possible ballot alternatives aimed at raising -the state sales tax, before ihe summer recess. But House Speaker Gary Owen and Gov. James Blanchard, both Democrats, have been HOCKEY "Watch our Future Stars" Fri., Jan. 15th Stocking Cap Night Sponsored by Eagle Snacks Fri., Jan. 22nd Airplane ,s Night Sponsor^ o Harold Zeigler Llncv . Mercury BMW Sat., Jan. 23 Thermal Mug Night Sponsored by Speedway Gas Stations JANUARY lukewarm about any school finance proposals, insisting that spending more money and shifting the tax burden isn't the only answer to improving education. Owen, D-Ypsilanti, has said the Legislature should focus its attention on improving funding for pre-school programs and should perhaps consider a mandatory program for 3- and 4-year-olds. House Republican Leader Paul Hillegonds, R-Holland, has come out in favor of a plan developed by his caucus that would cut property taxes by 40 percent and make up for lost revenue by raising the state sales tax from 4 cents to 6 cents a dollar. Hillegonds said the other plans he has seen don't raise enough revenue to even out the state's education system. With at least three competing plans, Owen says he's not optimistic the issue can be settled in an election year. .. Also high on the priority list will be the. nagging issue of a tight 1988-89 budget in an era when state revenues have begun to level off. With Michigan still trying to cope with 40,000 auto industry layoffs, stale budget officials say legislators can no longer look forward to revenues growing beyond projections. With salaries for the state's 60,000 government employees automatically set to increase 3.5 percent, that means a hiring freeze and cutbacks in departments other than corrections, where the state plans to continue adding prison cells. Besides concentrating on a the budget, Owen also has promised to finish passing the remainder of 69 anti-crime bills agreed to by a House-Senate committee, which spent most of last summer negotiating a crime fighting accord. Republicans, meanwhile, also have promised to work on legislation reducing product liability lawsuits and cutting the cost of unemployment insurance. Farm Credit Law, gives state termers lending support Raise Extra Cash...with a Banner Classified ...advertising the things you no longer need! Call us at... 948-8051 WASHINGTON (AP) - A new law to save the Farm Credit System from bankruptcy prevents considerable financial hardship in Michigan and other states in the St. Paul District, Rep. Bill Schuette says. "Farmers in Michigan and across the heartland of America now finally have a Farm Credit System they will be able to depend on into the next century," the Sanford, Mich., Republican said Wednesday after President Reagan signed the bill into law. Schuette, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, was on the continued on page 10 - Sunday Games at 4:00 p.m. All Others 7:00 p.m. Wings Stadium minGS 3600 Van Rick Dr Kalamazoo the district’s nine cafeteria workers —Accepted SI.000 for the volleyball pro­ gram as a memorial gift in memory' of Marty Andrews, a former Delton volleyball coach who died last July. —Added girls soccer to the spring athletic porgram. —Heard a report on the Athletic Boosters request to use and remodel a portion of the old bus bam for their activities. Sanders said the legality of such an arrangement is being investigated. County board committees appointed Kalamazoo Wings HOME SCHEDULE FOR In the health portion of the test, fourth graders scored 84.2; seventh graders, 50: and tenth graders 25. The test results show that students “do not have a good understanding of good health, he said. < In other business, the board: —Approved an adjusted wage scale for cafeteria workers who are members of AFLCIO 547. They will be paid at hourly rates ranging from $5.70 per hour to a maximum S6.50. Improvements were also made in fr­ inge benefits, including hospitalization, for Students help cancer victim.. .cont. from page 3 ... MmROSOta North Stars NURSE AIDE CLASSES • To Start January 18, 1988 • Two weeks classroom clinical certification course. Potential employment upon suc­ cessful completion. Apply in person before Jan. 13. Limited enrollment. Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings Williamson and Coleman. —Central Services: Moore, chairman; Dean and McKelvey. The county board will continue to meet at 9:30 a.m. on the first and fourth Tuesdays of each month in the County Annex Building. Appointments also were made for the county’s representatives on various boards. Dean and McKelvey will serve on the Air­ port Board. Hoare. Coleman and Williamson will serve on the Barry-Eaton Board of Health. Hoarc and McKelvey will sit on the Com­ munity Action Agency Board. Kiel and Coleman will serve on the Classification Board. Hoare and Kiel will be members of the Commission on Aging Board. Hoare, Kiel and McKelvey will serve on the Board of Public Works Kiel and Williamson will be members of the Joint Economic Development Commission. McKelvey and Dean will serve on the Economic Development Commission. Moore will serve on the Jordan Lake Board, the Keymen Board, RC and D Conservation "That kind of response really lifts you up and makes you feel good," he said. Senior Jenny Norris, editor of the yearbook, said students on the yearbook committee are filling a display :ase at the school with photos of Jordan, following the theme, "That's What Friends are For." "Steve is a friend of mine and 1 was looking at the pictures and found some of him and thought it would be a nice idea to do this for him," said Norris. Beverly Jordan said Steve had been having intense pain in his back last fall when he was playing soccer. After medication failed help and the pain worsened, his parents took him to another doctor. He was diagnosed as having cancer Nov. 17, she said. Jordan is receiving chemotherapy treatments al Borgess Hospital to reduce the tumor which now extends from his kidney tc his breastbone, she said. Eventually, doctors hope the tumor will either disappear or become small enough so it can be surgically removed. She said doctors will know if the tumor will go away or can be removed after the fourth treatment of chemotherapy. He has gone through three treatments so far, she said. "Cancer is different in each person," she explained. "Steve's is in the margin of 56 percent (recovery), which is 100 percent better then it would have been 10 years ago.” three times a week. She collects his homework assignments from teachers, turns in completed work and gives tests. His mother said Steve gets "run down and tired easily," so he cannot go to school and has not been able to keep up the pace with his classmates through his work at home. "Hopefully we can go on and retain his credits so he can go on as a senior," she said, adding that he wants to attend school for a couple hours a day, beginning this coming semester." Jordan was surprised and happy when he heard about the fund-raising projects his schoolmates are having. "I think it’s great. I really appreciate everything," he said. "I didn't think they'd go to this extreme." This is not the first time the students have surprised him. Before Christmas, teachers gave them time to make cards in classes, and all students who wanted to send him a Christmas card gave them to BeBeau. He delivered them to Jordan in a "grocery bag that was half-full." Jordan said he received 150 to 200 cards. "I was really surprised," he said. "I can't believe I got so many letters and stuff from kids at school." "I'd like to thank everyone at the high school for all the support they're giving me, and all the teachers," he said, "and I hope I can get back as soon as possible." Jordan looks forward to getting back to school and playing soccer next fall. "Don't worry," he said, "I'll be there." Besides the chemotherapy, he also has to receive blood work at Pennock Hospital every Wednesday. Steve has a tutor who works with him HEIRLOOM PORTRAITS Board, and Safety Committee. Hoare will serve on the Legislative Board. Coleman and McKelvey will be on the Mental Health Board. Hoarc and McKelvey will be on the Mid­ Counties Consortium. Coleman will serve on the Parks and Recreation Board. Dean will be on the Probation Citizen Ad­ visory Board. Kiel and Williamson will serve on the Southcentral Michigan Commission on Aging. Williamson and Dean will be on ihe Substance Abuse Board. Hoare. McKelvey and Kiel will serve on the Transportation Board. Basketball Standings YMCA-Youth Council’s Mens Basketball Standings C League: Major W L Big Shooters.................................................. 7-1 Carls Market.................................................6-2 Neils Ins.............. . ....................................... 4-4 Flexfab...........................................................2-6 Hastings Mutual........................................... 2-6 Sitting Fee $2.00 — Not included in price of advertised special. Advertised special is only in blue and brown backgrounds. Advertised special is In two (2) poses — our selection. Additional advertised packages are available at regular price. Additional charge for groups and scenic backgrounds. Photography Days ■ Jan. 22Jan. 24; Fri. & Sun. Photography Hours • Fri. 10-2, 3-8: Sat. 10-2, 3-6; Sun. 11-4 102 S. Cook Rd. Hastings, Mich. C League: Minor Larry Poll...................................................... 7-1 J-Ad Graphics...... ~...................................... 4-4 Riverbend...................................................... 4-4 Sky Walkers.................................................. 3-5 Rotary.............. ........................................... •1-7 mA* vAr •>A» ’Ar rAr vXr •vl/r viat A League Phenix Suns..................................................4-0 Razors Edge.................................................. 3-2 Nash. Hardware........................................... 3-2 Hastings Dem................................................1-4 Petersons........................................................1-4 B Minor Kloostermans Koop..................................... 5-1 Pennock Hospital......................................... 4-1 Viking.............................................................1-3 Larry Poll Realty......................................... 0-6 B Major L.O. Merchants............................................ 5-0 H. BB Club................................................... 4-1 Brown Jug.....................................................2-3 C&B Discount.............................................. 2-5 H. Mfg...........................................................1-5 Results C League Carls Market 34 vs. Hastings Mutual 40; Larry Poll Realty 40 vs. Riverbend 49; Big Shooter 49 vs. FlexFab 41; Sky Walkers 26 vs. Neils Ins. 33; J-Ad Graphics won by forfiet over Rotory. SNOW BLOWERS for your TRACTORS Picture this snow blower on B Minor League Viking 38 vs. Kloostermans Koop 71; Poll Realty 43 vs. Pennock Hospital 54. B Major League Brown Jug 40 vs. C&B Discount 51; Hastings BB Club 57 vs. Hastings Mfg. 53. A League Petersons 69 vs. Razors Edge 103; Hastings Dentistry 75 vs. Roundbail Express 84. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the members of the HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION will be held at the association's offices at 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, on Tuesday. January 19,1988. Polls will.be open 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The annual meeting is to follow at 8:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is (1) to elect three directors; (2) to approve the application and plan of conversion to convert to a federally chartered mutual savings and loan (any proxy solicited is revocable by the member); and (3) to transact any othor business that may come before the meeting. Blow the snow once this winter and nol have to push it again. John Deere snow blowers make the job easier and foster. Stop in and see the quality difference. Priced to move now! �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 14. 1988 Senator wants to lift Michigan’s new Kiddie Tax LANSING, (AP) - Sen. John Kelly says he can't see why children who mow lawns and operate lemonade stands should have to pay state income taxes on every dollar they cam. Kelly said Wednesday he planned to Farm credit Cont. from page 9 House-Senate committee that negotiated the bill's final form and attended the White House signing ceremony, along with Rep. John Dingell, a Trenton, Mich., Democrat. The St. Paul District, which serves Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota, will receive $170 million, representing the third-quarter assessment whose payment last year caused the district some financial hardship, Schuette said. "Many thought that at best, a bail-out of the system would happen," Schuette said. "This legislation, however, begins to revamp the (system), creates a new agricultural loan market which will mean more money and lower rates for farmers, and most importantly,... protects the borrowers of the system." The law provides support up to S4 billion in bonds for the credit system, designed to provide financial resources for farmers. The system fell into deep trouble in recent years, as declining commodity prices and land values sent some portions of the U.S. agricultural economy into a deep depression. The legislation eliminates more than $800 million in overhead system-wide and creates a secondary market for resale of agricultural real-estate loans. Amendments offered by Schuette require 45 days notice before foreclosure and also advance notice before authorities lower a farmer's loan classification. The 70-year-old Farm Credit System, composed 37 banks and hundreds of local lending cooperatives, provides credit to a third of the nation's farm borrowers. It has lost S4.8 billion over the last two years. introduce legislation that would lift the tax burden or. most Michigan children age 14 and under. Kelly, D-Detroit, said he was astonished to learn that federal tax changes would force children who have an income of more than S1 a year to file a state income tax return. "Children operating lemonade stands, doing yard work, baby-sitting and performing other chores should not be discouraged ... from the joy of producing and receiving financial rewards," Kelly said. To prevent youngsters from having tn face the tax collector, Kelly said he will introduce a bill that would exempt any dependent child 14 or younger from having to pay stale taxes on the first S2.540 they earned in 1987. Kelly said he chose that figure because it matches the federal cutoff point for when children have to begin filing a federal tax return. Meanwhile, state Rep. Shirley Johnson, R-Royal Oak, said she planned to introduce a bill that would waive returns for youths under 17 earning less than SI,500. However, Cathy Newell, an aide to Johnson, said that would probably be amended to S 1,600 to match the state's higher exemption level after the bill is introduced. "I’m a former baby-sitter, and the government never taxed my 50 cents an hour," Johnson said. The new twist in the state tax law follows changes Congress made in the federal tax code to prevent parents from shifting money to their children's accounts to lighten their tax load. The federal code no longer allows children claimed as dependents to claim themselves as an exemption when filing their tax return. That meant the first $1,500 a child earned wasn't taxed because of the exemption. State Treasurer Robert Bowman estimated the new changes would boost the lax burden on dependent children by $40 million, but little, if any, of that is expected to come from paper carriers, snow shovelers, and baby sitters. "Where this really comes into play is not with the baby sitters and the lawn mowers. It will mainly affect college students who have a job to help put themselves through school and make $3,000 to S5,000 a year," Bowman said. According to state Treasury Department figures, the change will mean a S69 a year increase in state income taxes on the roughly 540,000 teenagers who earned more than $1,500 a year, but were able to shield that amount from taxes. It also will force 60,000 more youngsters tn pay state income taxes for the first time. Under the current law, a child who files with S100 in income would have to pay S4.60 in state income taxes because the lax rate is 4.6 percent. "I want our children to respect our tax laws," Kelly said. "It is highly improbable, but possible, that children who earn a small amount of money and decide not to file a Michigan income tax return would be caught. “Rather than teach children to ignore a law, I prefer to make their modest income-producing activities legal so that they will respect the laws we have on the books." The provision got little attention from lawmakers when a bill to offset the federal windfall by increasing the stale's personal exemption to S 1,600 moved through the Legislature. Governor Blanchard says no new taxes for 1988 LANSING, (AP) - Stale government isn't in danger of running a deficit and doesn't need a general tax increase this year, according io Gov. James Blanchard. The governor said his proposed 1988-89 budget, to be unveiled in a few weeks, will be only slightly larger than the S6.43 billion spending plan for the current fiscal year, which began Oct. 1. "Il will be a relatively flat budget," Blanchard said. "We're talking about just a shade more than this year." Blanchard said he'll recommend some agencies gel smaller budgets next year because the Department of Corrections will need more money to run its new prisons. Blanchard also rejected, in an interview with The Detroit News, claims by some outside economists that Michigan faces a $100 million deficit this fiscal year and will need to cut its budget. "It's manageable," the governor said of the state spending plan. "I don't expect any more cuts this year." And he said an across-the-board increase in personal income or business taxes shouldn't be needed. “I would have to say ... relatively no activity in that area," Blanchard said. "I'm confident we can do more without trying to raise a whole lol of money." High officials, however, said they expect Blanchard to continue efforts to close tax loopholes to raise additional money. In the past, the governor has suggested taxing military pay, lottery winnings and other goods and services that aren't taxed. But Blanchard said a,new "kiddie tax" on earnings by Children will be repealed and won't be collected. The tax, which Blanchard said stems from changes in the federal tax code, requires that children file lax returns for earnings on snow-shoveling, baby-sitting and other chores. Hastings Moose Lodge donates to local fire victims Just days after their Hastings home was destroyed by fire, area residents hove begun helping Bruce and Wendy Case put their lives back together. Last Wednes­ day members of the Hastings Moose Lodge donated a truck load of furniture, clothing and other items they collected in the area. Keith Meaney, left, gave the items to Bruce Case, right, at Case’s parents' home in Baltimore Township. IRAs still pay in some ways NEW YORK (AP) - After five years of frenzied activity, the peak 1988 season for individual retirement accounts seems likely to be a quiet one. Weddings Mean Business Weddings are special occasions that brides and grooms want to remember forever. They need everything planned perfectly to look their best, enjoy themselves, entertain their friends and families and be ready to spend a lifetime together. More than 400 weddings take place in Barry County each year so if you have a retail or special service, you could become part of their plans. Every wedding party needs food, entertainment, flowers, a hall, a beautiful cake, clothing, transportation, photography and much more. Guests will also want to purchase special gifts for the joyous occasion. The newlyweds will need luggage and clothing for their honeymoon, will make vacation plans, purchase cameras and film, makeup, swimwear, or skiwear, tanning lotion, and more. When thev stum they’ll be setting up a new household. They’ll need everything Lorn bank accounts, insurance, to furniture, carpeting, paint and wallpaper, tools and household supplies. Weddings mean business from diamond engagement rings to his and her key rings for their first home. If you want to put your business in the wedding business, call J-Ad Graphics today to advertise in our 1988 Wedding Edition, being published in February and distributed free to over 29,000 homes. Call today. Deadline is January 22. Phone 945-9554 Because of a change in the tax laws, it is widely assumed in the financial world that many middle- to high-income investors won't be making IRA contributions for 1987 by the April 15 deadline this year. Before people dismiss the subject completely, financial advisers urge them to study the opportunities that still exist in IRAs. Everybody with income from a job is still , eligible to contribute up to $2,000 annually id an IRA. They can no longer take a tax deduction for the contribution, however, if they are covered by a pension plan and have income of $35,000 or more ($50,000 for married couples filing joint returns). Only partial deductions are allowed in the $25,000-S35,000 income range (S40,000-S50,000 for married couples). But the other tax break that comes with an IRA - compounding of interest, dividends and capital gains free of taxes until withdrawals begin - remains intact. Over time this can amount to a powerful force, and marketers of IRA products argue that it by itself makes nondeductible contributions worthwhile. In its weekly publication The Outlook, Standard & Poor's Corp, says its calculations show this generally to be a valid case. "While it depends partly on your age, the size of your pension and such unknowns as future tax law revisions, it will probably pay you to put the full amount allowed in an IRA,” the firm says. Still, without the inducement of an up-front deduction, many people will probably be reluctant to tie up additional money in IRAs. "The main IRA disadvantage is illiquidity," S&P acknowledged. "You can switch the fund among investments, but if you withdraw any of it for more than 60 days before age 59 1/2 , you pay taxes on the distribution plus a penalty of 10 percent. The custodian of your IRA may also have early-withdrawal penalties." Furthermore, if you make nondeductiblu IRA contributions you will need to keep good records to avoid paying taxes on them again when it comes time to withdraw money from your account. Suppose you have an IRA that has a total value of S50.000, which includes $10,000 in deductible contributions, $10,000 in nondeductible contributions and $30,000 in accumulated earnings. Under the Internal Revenue Service rules, any withdrawal from this account will be treated according to the total proportions of taxable and nontaxable money in the account. In this example, that would mean a tax liability on 80 percent of the money withdrawn. Whatever its drawbacks, though, most financial advisers agree that making a taxable IRA contribution is almost always preferrable to doing nothing about planning for retirement. In addition, "rollover" IRAs still have a lot to recommend them as a place to put money you might receive if you get a lump-sum distribution from a company pension plan when you change jobs. Two-year-old Caleb Case celebrated Christmas in January last Wednesday when members of the Hastings Moose Lodge gave him several toys. Caleb’s other toys were destroyed by the fire that gutted his parent’s Hastings home on Jan. 2. Perhaps it’s been a while since you compared your prin­ ting costs and services. Well here’s your chance to make those dollars go farther. • Experienced Personnel • Full service Graphics Department • Typesetting ...from concept to finished product, our facilities can help you through your job, large or small. J-AD GRAPHICS. INC., 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Ml 49058 • Phone 616/945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 14. 1988 — Page 11 Local Tourism Council, Michigan Bell to co-operate Michigan Bell and the Barn1 County Tourist Council will launch a cooperative effort Jan. 28. to help county businesses increase their tourism dollars. Under the “Michigan Tourism Program.” Michigan Bell works with local organizations to develop strategies to promote local attrac­ tions. while exploring the adequacy of ex­ isting support services such as parking, public safety and overnight accommodations. The coordination meeting will be held ’an. 28. I p.m. al Leason Sharpe Hall behind the First Presbyterian Church. 231 S. Broadway Anynne in»ere«t.vi in th-' nropram is welcome. “There are a lol of ideas out there waiting to be developed." said Marvin Van Voorst. Michigan Bell's local corporate affairs manager. “Of course, not every community can have an attraction like Disneyland." Van Voorst added. "But there's potential for extensive tourism growth in Barry County - and we're going to tap it." Van Voorst and Steve Balasia of Michigan Bell's economic development group will pro­ vide technical assistance on the tourism pro­ ject. Jill Turner, executive director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Barry on Proposed Special Um Requests Notice it hereby given that ’ho Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing. for Special Use request on January 25. 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Commissioners Room. County Annex Building. 117 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. Case No. Sp. 1-88 ■ Glenn & Sandra Ralston At this hearing, the following described proper­ ty. located at 12196 M-66. Bellevue, will be con­ sidered as the stie for the issuance of a Special Use permit to operate on enclosed new and used surplus store. S 10A ol N I5A ol S'/» of NE% ol the NE% Sec 16. Assyria Twp. Cose No. Sp. 2-88 ■ Michiana Motronol At this hearing, the following described proper­ ty. located on Kingsbury Road. Delton, shall bo considered as the site for the issuance of a Special Use permit for the placement of a communication tower for a cellular telephone system. That part of Sec. 9. TIN. R9W. described as: The Northwest one quarter of the Southeast one quarter and the Northeast one quarter of the Southwest one quarter c-d that port of the Nor­ thwest one quarter of the Southwest one quarter lying North and East of the right of way described as being two rods wide lying one rod on each side of the following described land: beginning al the East one quarter post of soid Sec. 9. thence North 88 degrees 33 minutes West 1320 It., thence South 1020.3 ft. to o place of beginning. Thence North 88 degrees 54 minutes West 342.7 ft., thence North 67 degrees 59 minutes West 218.5 ft., thence North 87 degrees 37 minutes West 746.9 ft.. thence North 85 degrees 20 minutes West 536.3 ft., thence North 88 degrees 20 minutes West 450.7 ft., thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes West 489.7 ft., thence North 69 degrees 23 minutes West 566.3 ft., thence North 03 degrees 31 minutes West 743.1 ft. to the South line of the Northwest fractional one quarter of said Sec. 9. Except a parcel out of the Northwest one quarter of the Southeast one quarter of soid Sec. 9. Described as; Commencing ol the East one quarter post of said Sec. 9. thence North 88 degrees 33 minutes West 1320 ft., thence South 1003.8 ft. to the Northeast corner of the right of way previously described on the West side of the highway for the place of beginning, thence North 88 degrees 54 minutes West 178 ft., thence North 240 ft., thence East to the highway, thence South to the place of beginning. Barry Twp. Interested persons desiring to present their -murt uprn nn appeal either verbally o<-in writing will be given the opportunity to be hoard at the above mentioned time and place. Any physically disabled persons t equiring barrier-free accomodations in order to participate in the hearings, should contact the County Coor­ dinators Office at 948-4812. The special use applications are available lor public inspections ot the Barry County Planning Of­ fice, 117 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan during the hours of 8:00 o.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Monday thru Friday. Pleose call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Norval E. Thaler. Clerk Barry County State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE File No. 87-19690 SE Estate of MILDRED AILEEN BAUER. Deceased. Social Security Number 367-14 2327. TAKE NOTICE; On Thursday. February 11. 1988. at 9:00 a.m.. in the Probate Courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before the Honorable Richard H. Show. Judge ol Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Lois K. Sparks requesting that she and Melvin Goebel be appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the estate of MILDRED AILEEN BAURER. and that the heirs at law of the Decedent be determined, and that the Lost Will and Testa­ ment ol the Decedent and codicil thereto be admit­ ted to Probate. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the Personal Represen­ tative and to the Court on or before April 11. 1988. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing ot record. Dated: January 8. 1988 David A. Dimmers (PI2793) DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616 945-9596 Lois K. Sparks and Melvin Goebel Personal Representative 427 Young Street and 625 Edison Hastings. Ml 49058 and Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (1/14) For 8.65% insured CDs Call HARRY BOESCH Registered Rep. First of Michigan Corporation UmMI 1-800-321-4709 • Rate effective 1/12/88 All CDs are FSLIC or FDIC insured up to S 100.000 per client per depository institution. Default having been mode in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by Dean A. Mesecar and Sandro Mesecar. husband and wife, to Great Lakes Federal Savings and Loan Associa­ tion. now known as Great Lakes Bancorp, a Federal Savings Bonk, o bonk organized under the Home Owners' Loon Act ol 1933. of the United States of America, os amended. Mortgagee, dated the 20th day of March. 1985. and recorded in the office ol the Register of Deeds for the County of Borry. and Stole of Michigan, on the 25th day of March. 1985. in Liber 421 of Barry County Recoids. ol Page 40C, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo. al the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Seventy Two Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Eight and 64/100 ($72,388.64) Dollars. Plus an Escrow Deficit of Ono Thousand Ono Hundred Twenty Eight and 56/100 ($1,128.56) Dollars. Plus Deferred Late Charges of Twenty Six and 39/100 (26.39) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted Io recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof: Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 5lh day of February, 1988 at Two (2:00) o'clock in the afternoon. Local Time, said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Borry County Courthouse in the City of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry Is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at Ten and 150/1000 (10.150%) per cent per annum and all legal costs, charges ond expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the unersigned, necessary to pro­ tect its interest in the premises. Soid premises ore situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry. Stale of Michigan ond described os; The SOUTHEAST % OF THE SOUTHEAST '/. OF SECTION 5, TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. SIDWELL NO. (5): 08-13-005-002-00 SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. During the twelve (12) months Immediately following the sole, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Ann Arbor. Michigan December 21. 1987. GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK * Mortgagee First Publication: January 7. 1988 Charles P Hoffman, Jr.. (P29826) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor. Michigan 48107 (313) 76^-8300 (1-28) Diane Szewczyk. director of Charlton Park, will direct the tourism project for the council. "We recognize the important role tourism can play in our community." said Turner, "and it's a role of growing importance with the decline of industry in our area." Turner said the Council will inventory ex­ isting attractions and identify potential new at­ tractions. Results ol the task force findings are expected to be announced in early spring. Van Voorst said Michigan tourism is the state’s second - or third-largcst industry. generating approximately Si2 billion annually and sustaining 281.000 full-time jobs. "Nearly 50 million trips were taken in Michigan during 1986." said Van Voorst, "and each trip represented four-and-a-half days in which each person spent an average of SI 50." Explaining his company's support of the project. Van Voorst said. "Michigan Bell has a large investment in the state. When Michigan communities prosper, so do tht companies which support them." ___ Jill!!!!!!------------- ______ SPECIAL NOTICE 1 Starts Friday, January 15, 7 a.m Summerfest ’88 underway; first meeting begins planning on annual summer event Co-chairs Ellie Pierce and Dennis O'Mara of the Summerfest Committee held the first meeting of the year on Thursday. Jan. 7 and set Aug. 25-27 as the SummerFest '88 dales. This year's activities begin with a teen street dance on Thursday evening. Friday will feature a "Michigan Products Day" on the courthouse lawn. This new event will showcase only Michigan-made or grown pro­ ducts. To further emphasize Michigan-made products, the parade theme will be "Celebrating Michigan." The courthouse tininii 7 A.M. ’til 8 A.M. SAVE 60% lawn will be overflowing with arts and crafts on Saturday. Back for its second year, will be the 3-on-3 basketball tournament and plans are to expand this event even more. Two stages of live entertainment will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday and continue through Saturday evening. An increase in activities available for children and teenagers throughout the 2% day event is also being discussed. & 8 A.M. ’til 9 A.M. SAVE 50% 9 A.M. ’til 8 P.M. SAVE 40% Ladies Apparel 132 E. State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-9286 ALL SALES FINAL No Returns or Lay-a-Ways L,uiliF~ .Jiffl' ~ ENJOY ... Winter Fun ...in Barry County! People travel for miles to enjoy the great outdoors in the winter that we have right at our backdoors in Barry County. Snonmobiling... You'll find excellent snowmobile trails in the Yankee Springs area east of Bassett Lake and south of Gun Lake Road, plus access at Yankee Springs Golf Course to the West Michigan Snowmobile Trail, that opens hundreds of miles of open riding areas. Cross-Country Skiing... Yankee Springs Recreation Area also offers two-way cross­ country skiing trails, plus trails are set up at Charlton Park and in the Hastings Nature Area. Ice Fishing... Some 40 lakes have public access points, including major lakes like Gun Lake, Long Lake, Thomapple Lake, Jordan Lake and dozens of smaller lakes. Angling choices include bluegill, perch and other panfish and spearing for muskie and pike. Winter fun begins here at home in Barry County! The only Northern County in Southern Michigan. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of the mortgage mode by Horley Cecil Pelfrey Jr. and Sylvia Pelfrey his wife to First Federal of Michigan. Mortgagee, Dated September 17, 1986. and recorded on September 22. 1986. in Liber 440. on page 35. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ot the date hereof the sum of Thirty Thousand Six Hun­ dred Eighty-Eight ond 53/100 ($30,688.53). in­ cluding interest at 10.00% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in soid mor­ tgage ond the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the east door entrance to the Court House in Hostings. Michigan at 10:00 o’clock a.m., local time, on January 29. 1987. Said premises are situated in Gty of Hostings. Barry County, Michigan, ond are described as: Lots 9. 10 and 11 of block 3 of R..'. Grant's addi­ tion to the city of Hostings, except the west 15 feet of lots 10 and 11 and the north 2 rods of lot 9. During the six months immediately following the sole, the property may be redeemed. Dated: December 3. 1987 First Federal of Michigan 1001 Woodward Avenue Detroit. Ml 48226 Mortgagee ALLAN DARISH. Attorney (P36782) 1001 Woodard. 4W Detroit. Michigan 48226 (1/14) WOODWORKERS A national supplier of plywood parts to the office furniture industry is now taking appli­ cations: Machine & Press Operators ’5.50 Per Hour If you want... — Job Security — A Good Working Environment — Benefits — Overtime — Bonuses — 30-60-90 Day Review — Future with Opportunity Apply at... Davidson Plyforms, Inc. 5505 33rd St. S.E. Grand Rapids or... Call Joe Cobb 616-956-0033 This section spon­ sored by J-Ad Graphics, the features advertisers and the following businesses: Hastings Mutual Ins. Co. Flexfab, Inc. Hastings Press Felpausch Food Center The Hallmark of Insurance Excellence Flexible Hose and Ducts for Industry 152 V/. State Street Fine Foods - Meat - Produce Hastings Savings and Loan Assn. Wren Funeral Homes City Food & Beverage Hastings-Nashville Open 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Where Savings Does Make A Difference WBCH Stereo 100 AM.'FM Barry County Lumber Home Center Jacobs Prescription Pharmacy The House ol Quality Yui । Hexall Store Downtown Hastings Cinder Pharmacy 110 W. State Street National Bank of Hastings Corner of W State at Broadway Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. Brown’s Custom Interiors Insurance for your Life. Home. Business and Car South Jefferson St.. Downtown Hastings The JCPenney Co. Patten Monument Banner and Reminder Department Store. Downtown Hastings Cemetery Memorials 1952 N Broadway "Pmfiest Homes in Town'' County Seat Lounge �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 14 1988 Court proceedings, not the primary wrong-doer." McPhillips told that court that, since Foote had back trouble al the time, he couldn't have been the actual thief. As part of his sentence, McPhillips asked that his client be sent to Glenbrgh Center in Grand Rapids to receive alcohol abuse counseling. But Deming noted that Foote had a history of previous offenses including substance abuse offenses. In handing down his sentence, Deming ordered that Foote pay S600 in court costs, complete his high school diploma, enroll in vocation training and attend substance abuse counseling. Deming also said that the remainder of Foote's sentence could be cancelled if Foote were to successfully complete a treatment program at a substance abuse center. A Hastings man arrested in the Oct. 1 round up of 25 people in Barry County on various drug charges was found guilty of distributing an imitation controlled __ continued irom page3 substance following a jury trial that ended last week. A seven-woman, five-man jury found Gary Lee Lake, 21, of 1775 Mathison, guilty of the charge following a two-day trial that ended Jan. 6. Sentencing was set for Feb. 16, and bond was continued by Deming. The maximum sentence for the charge is two years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. An Otsego man who admitted to breaking into a house to steal a guitar pleaded guilty to an added charge of attempting to break and enter with intent to steal. Ronald E. Ballman of 211 W. Morrell St., pleaded guilty to the lesser charge in exchange for the dropping of the more serious charge of breaking and entering with intent. The bargain was arranged by the Barry County Prosecutor's office. The lesser felony charge carries a maximum of five years in prison. In court last week, Ballman, 19, said he The HASTINGS BANNER - Call 1616)948-8051 .. For Rent In Memoriam For Sale GUN LAKE 2 bedroom unit, available from now to June. S260 per month, furnished including all utilities. 672-7561 or 672-5204.______________ IN MEMORIAM In memory of Viola E. Cappon. The Day is Done: The day is done, the golden sun sinks slowly in the West. In dark cool shades, Of woodland glades, the wild birds seek their nest From yandcr hill, the whippoorwill, sends out his plaintitive call. The laden bee, doth homeward flee, as twighlight shadows fall. Like angel eyes, up in the skies, the stars shine clear and bright. The woodland pool, so dear and cool, reflects their silvery light. Dark shadows fall, and all over, nights soft dark stillness lies. In silence deep, all nature sleeps, ‘ncath blue star studded skies. Poem written by Viola E. Cappon. FOR SALE SPINET­ CONSOLE PIANO BARGAIN Wanted: Responsi­ ble party to take over low month­ ly payments on spinet piano. Sec locally. Call 800-327-3345 Ext. 102.__________ UNFURNISHED APART­ MENT for rent, ground floor, 1 bedroom, off street parking. Call 945-5210. Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of Eleanor Millcson wish to thank all the staff al Pennock Hospital for caring for our Mother. A special thanks to Dr. Atkinson and the nursing staff. 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Class runs 4 weeks. Need not attend all sessions. Awards presented upon completion of each skill level at the award presentation, Jan. 30 at 1:10pm. Weekly S2.50 admission. Includes skate rental and awards. Parents requested to stay entire time during first lesson youngsters attend. Parents skate free. Sign up by phone or in person during Roll­ A-Rama hours. 948-2814 or 945-2872. ROLLER SPEED SKATING classes Saturdays; Jan 2 thru Feb. 27. 12:05pm-12:35pm 50c each week. Includes skate rental. Awards presented Feb. 27, 12:30pm. Need not attend all classes. Class comes before rcrgular beginner’s classes. Parent or authorized adult must be present for youngsters to skate during the speed skating sessions, for those 17 and under. No age limit. Youngster competes against others of same ability and age. Advanced skaters welcomed for this session. Skater should arrive 15 min. early to be ready to skate al 12:05pm. Skater should be able to skate without assistance. Tiny Tots welcomed. 948-2814 or 945-2872._________________ WOULD THE MIDDLEVIL­ LE lady who found the bowling records in Grand Rapids on Thursday 1/7/88 please call 942-1829. broke into a house on West 9 Mile in Shelbyville in Orangeville Township on the afternoon of Dec. 9. He look a guitar from the house and traded it at a music store in Allegan for a new bass guitar and S20 in cash. Sentencing was set for Feb. 3 and bond was cancelled. A trial dale of April 11 was set in the case of Earl T. Binion, of 56 133rd Ave. in Wayland. Binion's lawyer was unable to be present for open dates in February and March, forcing Deming to schedule the trial for April. Binion, 46, is accused of criminal sexual contact with a girl under the age of 13. The felony charge carries a maximum term of 15 years in prison. In December, he filed a written wavier of arraignment and stood mute io the charge. An automatic not guilty plea was entered at that time. Bond was continued in the mailer. A trial date of Feb. 29 was set for Steven A. Edger, of 404 E. Stale St., Hastings. In December, Edger was arraigned on a charge of possession of cocaine less than 50 grams, a four-year felony offense. Edger, 35, was one of 25 people in the Hastings area arrested on Get. 1, 1987 on various drug charges. Originally charged with selling cocaine - a 20-year felony offense - that case was dismissed in October after a district court judge found insufficient evidence to bind him over to circuit court for trial. Edger remains free on bond. An 18-year-old Hastings man who had been on probation was sentenced to spend six weekends in Barry County Jail for consuming alcohol. Matt L. Weeks, of 2591 Coburn Rd., Hastings, had been placed on probation after initially being charged in March with selling marijuana. One condition of his probation was that he not drink alcohol. Prior to sentencing, Weeks said he had been trying to conquer his alcoholism but the pressures of going to night school and working were sometimes too much. "I turned myself in,” he said. "Most people wouldn’t, but I did. Alcoholism is a disease, and it isn't easy to quit but I'm trying.” But Deming said he was disappointed that Weeks had violated his parole conditions. "You let me down," he said. "I thought it would be in your best interest to be placed on probation." "This is a serious business, this use of drugs and alcohol," Deming said. "I had a case that was supposed to go to trial in Eaton County in a couple of weeks. And her attorney called me and said, 'You can forget about the case - she's dead’. "And I said, 'Oh my, what happened?' And he said she overdosed." In addition to the jail sentence, the remaining terms of probation were continued. In circuit court on Friday, Terrry L. Horton, 32, of 441 W. Mill St., Hastings, pleaded guilty to charges of drunk driving, second offense, driving with open alcohol in a motor vehicle, and driving with a suspended license. Drunk driving, second offense, is a misdemeanor carrying a maximum penalty of one year in jail and/or a SI,000 fine. Horton pleaded guilty as part of a plea bargain. In exchange for the three guilty pleas, a charge of drunk driving, third offense, was dropped by the prosecutor's office. Sentencing was set for Feb. 16, and bond was cancelled. A motion to combine two trials for defendants charged with drug offenses was denied by Deming in court on Friday. Attorneys for Steven Lesick and Jody Rollins asked that trial for the two be combined, but the request was denied. Trial was set for Lesick on April 11, and a Feb. 29 trial date was set for Rollins. Bond was continued for both. Lesick, 18, of 127 E. Walnut St. Hastings, is charged with one count of selling marijuana, a four-year felony offense. He was found guilty of two separate drug offenses in a jury trial in December. Sentencing in that case is set for Jar.. 20. Rollins, 19, also of 127 E. Walnut St., is charged with two counts of selling marijuana. And Stephen S. DeGroote, of 1702 E. Carleton Center, Freeport, pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted delivery of marijuana, a two-year felony offense. DeGroote, 27, pleaded guilty to that charge in exchange for the dropping of a charge of delivery of marijuana, a four-year felony offense. Sentencing was set for Jan. 27, and bond was continued. MMFA Wade A. Poland completed BasicTraining at Great Lakes Naval Training Sta­ tion in Illinois on Aug. 28. 1987. and went on to complete Class A Machinist Mate School on Dec. 14. 1987. Poland reported for duty Jan. 8. as a Machinist Mate Fireman Apprentice aboard the U.S.S. Volcan repair ship stationed at Norfolk. VA. Hastings City Council, Noling the city has two foremen who receive higher salaries than the police chief and the fire chief. Campbell said the city should give Furniss and Caris higher raises. Campbell told the council that because the two chiefs are department heads and are in charge of large staffs and budgets, they should be (he highest paid employees on the city payroll. "I don't think our system is right." he said. "I used to be a policeman here, and I am a fireman here. This isn’t right no matter how you l«K»k at it.” But Gray said the two chiefs salaries were in-line with other Michigan cities of Hastings' size. Moreover, she said, the council could not give the two chiefs large salary increases because of the impact on the budget. "I also agree with you that perhaps people aren't paid enough." she said. "But we can’t increase by large percentages. Then you’re just fanning the fires of inflation." ’ Mayor Pro-Tem David Jasperse said the fact that two employees in the city garage were receiving higher salaries than the two chiefs was a reflection of their longevity. "They have responsibility for vast amounts of equipment, and they both have been here for many years." he said. "In any employ­ ment situation where people arc doing a good job and have been with you for 20 years, they should be making more money than someone who’s been here for a year and a half." But Campbell repeated that the job demands of the two chiefs should be rewarded with higher salaries. "Since when docs longevity reflect depart­ ment heads?" Campbell said. "They’re pro­ fessionals. they can go where they want if they’re good." "If we can’t get the wage up. we’re not representing the people well." he said. Campbell recommended Fumiss’s 1988 wage be set at S33.OOO. But, as a coin­ promise. Jasperse suggested a 6 percent in­ crease for the ponce chief, which would total $32,330 for 1988. The council unanimously approved Jasperse’s suggested wage. Citing the need to keep the fire chief in Hastings. Campbell said the council should give Caris a higher wage than Gray's propsed $29,000 for 1988. ‘ Campbell reminded the council that after Caris’ predecessor retired, several people refused the postion because the council would not hire a new chief at the same pay rate. Campbell said Caris eventually took the job for $2,500 less than his predecessor. But Gray said it was standard practice to of­ fer a new employee less than his predecessor was paid. "I can't speak for other mayors or other councils." she said. "When we hired a new police chief, we cut the wage. We didn't hire Dan (Furniss) where (former police chief Mark) Steinfort left off." , But Campbell said the council would have to pay Caris more to keep him in town. "Roger took the job of holding the fire department together," Campbell said. "He’s been offered other jobs, but he and Mary like the town so they stay." Campbell suggested that Caris’ salary be raised to $31,500, but his motion was not seconded. "1 don’t think we can jump that much." said Spencer, "and I’m speaking as a tenured volunteer fireman in Hastings." Spencer suggested Caris’ 1988 salary be upped to $30,000. The motion passed 5 to 3 with Jasperse. Miller and Third Ward Coun­ cilman Gordon Fuhr casting no votes. Before voting on a proposed 3 percent salary increase for city assessor. Payne told the council that his department received only 3 percent of the city budget but was responsi­ ble for generating 52 percent of the city income. He said that the most recent Barry County equilization director's salary was $30,000 for essentially doing similiar work. After his address. Campbell asked Payne what he was asking for. KIWANIS WEEK JANUARY 17-23 Raise Needed Cash...FAST! Advertise the items you no longer need in the — BANNER CLASSIFIEDS! Call us at... 948-8051 continued from page 1 Shown here are newly-installed Mayor Mary Lou Gray and David Jasperse, mayor pro-lem. "I’m just saying something ought to be looked at." he said. The council approved Gray’s 3 percent salary recommendation on a 7 to I vote with Fourth Ward Councilwoman Esther Walton voting no. The increase raises Payne’s salary from $22,600 to $23,278. ' The council on Monday also retained the legal firm of Siegel. Hudson, Gee & Fisher for 1988. The firm’s retainer fee was raised from $7,470 in 1987 to $7,845 in 1988. Noting that an additional $35,000 in legal fees were paid to the firm last year. Campbell said the council should consider hiring a full­ time lawyer instead. But Gray said if the council hired a full-time lawyer, they would lose the support staff, library1 and computer services that accompany retaining a firm. “Bringing one from law school is not the answer." she said, adding that the Issue had been discussed by council before. The council unanimously approved the recommendation to retain the firm. Salaries boosted for Barry County judges Salaries for Barry County judges were hik­ ed Tuesday by the County Board of Commis­ sioners but the pay increases will actually cost the county fewer dollars this year than in 1987 because the state is picking up a bigger share of the tab. The salary increases, retroactive to Jan. 1. bring the judges’ salaries up to the statutory maximums and will be in accordance with a recent state law aimed at equalizing judges* pay throughout Michigan. Salaries for the two circuit judges. Richard Shuster and Hudson Deming, will increase from $86,480 to $92,000 each. District Court Judge Gary Holman will receive S88.000. up from $82,720. Probate Judge Richard Shaw's pay will be increased from $77,793 to $88,000. This is the first time the county probate judge has received the statutory maximum, said County Coordinator Judy Peterson. Judges are paid according to a three-part formula. The state pays a portion of the wages and also gives the county a standardization subsidy, and the county pays part of the salary with its own funds. For example, as of Jan. 1. the state will directly pay the district judge $49,500 and the county will receive a standardization of $30,800 from the state. But as of Sept. I. the state will increase its standardization contribu­ tion to $34,650. Consequently, Peterson said, when the state payments arc calulated out. prorated for eight months on one figure and four months on the increased payment, the county only will be contributing $6,416 of the district judge's salary in 1988. Last year, the county had to pay over $11,000 of the district judge’s pay. The stale eventually plans to pay the entire cost for judges' salaries. Peterson said she an­ ticipates that will happen in about two years. For the two circuit court judges’ salaries. Barry County will only be paying a total of $4,810. Barry and Eaton counties share the services of the circuit judges, with Barry pay­ ing 39 percent of each judges’ salary and Eaton paying 61 percent. The state will be paying $55,000 directly to each judge. The county will receive a standar­ dization subsidy of $29,600 until Sept. 1 when that payment increases to $33,000 towards circuit judge salaries. Barry County will pay $12,416 of the pro­ batejudge's wages. The state will directly pay $43,500 of his salary and give the county a standardization subsidy of $30,800 until Sept. 1. when it will increase to $34,650. Commissioner Carolyn Coleman noted that the State Compensation Board sets the statutory maximum salaries for judges accor­ ding to a percentage of Supreme Court justice’s salary. If the county pays a judge the statuatory maximum, the state contributes a larger percentage of the salary. State correction, continued from page 1 “I feel encouraged by that, and that's one of the reasons I think we have a good chance now to prevail," Bush said. "But I don't want to be declaring victory." Bush also reaffirmed his loyalty to President Reagan while campaigning in Benton Harbor, but admitted to having second thoughts about efforts to release American hostages in Lebanon. "I supported the president soundly," Bush said of Reagan's 1986 decision to have National Security Advisor Robert McFarlane try to make contact with Iranian moderates in a bid for the hostages’ freedom. Bush said he would have made the same decision at the lime if he was president. But he also said he would not have approved the mission based on what he knows now, "Because v.hat supposedly started out as a non-arms for hostages deal was arms for hostages." Legal Notices State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE File No. B7-I9B49-5E ESTATE OF GREGG S. BUMFORD. Deceased. Social Security Number 371-76-6304. TAKE NOTICE: On February 4. 1988, ol 9;30o.m., in the Probate Courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before the Honorable Richord H. Shaw. Judge of Probale. a hearing will be held on the petition of Brenda K. Bumlord requesting that she be ap­ pointed personal representative of the estate of GREGG S. BUMFORD, and that the heirs ot law of the Decedent be determined. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the Personal Represen­ tative and to the Court on or before April 4, 1988 Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record Dated: January 5. 1988 Michael J. McPhill.ps (P33715) DIMMERS 8 MCPHILLIPS 221 South Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Brenda K. Bumford Personal Representative ''93 East Moin Street Apt A Vermontville. Ml 49096 517/726 0609. WOODLAND TOWNSHIP ELECTRIC SERVICE FRANCHISE ORDINANCE TAKE NOTICE that al a regular meeting cf the Woodland Township Board of Trustees on December 21. 1987. the following Electric Service Franchise Ordinance was unanimously passed. ELECTRIC SERVICE FRANCHISE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE granting unto Tri-County Elec­ tric Cooperative. Inc. its successors ond assigns, the right, power and franchise for a period of thirty (30) years from and offer the adoption and ap­ proval hereof, to acquire, construct, operate and maintain in Woodland Township. Barry County, the necessorv facilities for the production, transmis­ sion. distribution and sole of electric energy for public and private use. and to use and occupy the highways, streets, alloys, ond other public places of the township to set poles, string wire, lay pipes or conduits, ond to transact a local electric business. BE IT ORDAINED Section 1. That Tri County Electric Cooperalive, Inc. its successors and assigns, be ond it is hereby granted ond vested with the right, power ond fran­ chise for a period of thirty (30) years from ond after the adoption and approval hereof, as provid­ ed by law, to acquire, construct, maintain ar operate in the Township of Woodland the necessorv facilities for the production, transmis­ sion. distribution and sale of electric energy for public and private use and to construct and main­ tain along, upon, across or under the highways, streets alleys, ond other public places of 'he township to set poles string wires, lay pipes ar conduit and other necessary fixtures and equip­ ment for such purposes and to transact a local electric business. Sectior* 2. The franchise granted herein is sub|ect to confirmation of the next regular election or special election by a majority of the Woodland Township electors voting upon the question in the affirmative Section 3. This ordinance will take effect 10 days after the first publiction of the ordinance. A copy said ordinance is available for inspection at the Woodland Township Hall. Carol Hewitt Woodland Township Clerk (1 14) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-01-21.pdf 09d01311f5c20ffde001f387403fed87 PDF Text Text Has'.mgs P NiEvWlS ...wrap Hastings Mfg. talks with union begin Hastings football coach resigns Page 2 Page 8 Fire destroys trailer home Hastings Fire Department officials are continuing their investigation into an early morning fire on Saturday that destroyed a house trailer south of town. - The occupant, Chip Fay, was not injured in the fire that completely destroyed the trailer at 2835 W. Quimby Rd. Fire officials estimated the value of the trailer at S3.COO. Another $4,000 in belongings were iost in the fire. Fire officials were unsure how many people were in the trailer at the time the fire started. Delton board nixes teachers contract Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Banner VOLUME 133, NO. 3___________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, JANUARY 21. 1988 PRICE 25* A spokesman for the Hastings Fire Hastings school deficit grows, board express concerns Department said that Jerome Miles, a neighbor who also owns the trailer, called the department shortly before 6:30 a.m. on Saturday to report the fire. Three trucks and 15 firemen turned out to fight the fire, which was put out sometime after 7:30 a.m. The cause remains under investigation. by Kathleen Scott The deficit in the Hastings school budget is continuing to grow and one school board member said Monday that it’s time to start making cuts. "I think it’s time to cut into programs, frankly," said board Treasurer William Baxter. "I don't think we can operate on a $257,000 budget deficit" Baxter's comment came after the board amended it's $10.7 million budget to show a deficit of $257,470. The deficit at the beginning of the fiscal year in July was $223,524. "We made that budget on the hope that (five) things would happen (to decrease the budget. None of the (five) have materialized," he said. "How are we going to make that up?" Firm pleads guilty of illegal dumping A Grand Rapids salvage company has been fined for illegal sdumping on a site in Carlton Township after pleading guilty in Barry County District Court Monday. The guilty plea by Pitsch Salvage and Wrecking Company was entered as part of a plea bargaining agreement in order to dismiss a second count of illegal dumping. Last fall, the firm had been charged with two counts of illegal dumping after workers from Pitsch dumped inert material (such as concrete, asphalt and brick) on property owned by Dirk Bloem, near the corner of Fighter and Sisson roads. Representatives from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said the -inert material is not potentially hazardous to the environment, but *•—* 1 statutes regarding dumping "clearty state" that salvage material from old buildings ur only be in designated landfills. Pitsch will now pay $650 in fines, Students, community join in fund-raiser Steve Jordan (second from left) was the man of the hour as he drew names of prize winners in a special raffle at the basketball game between Hastings and Coldwater Friday night. So far, $3,327.45 from the raffle and other events has been raised for Steve, who has cancer, and his family. Here Assistant Principal LaVerne BeBeau announces a w nner as students Amy Ward and Anna Spindler (right) look on. What began as a small fundraiser by high school students turned into a commUnity-wioe effort. Turn to Page 3 for story. plus court costs. having similar problems with illegal dumping, and he hopes this case will cause others to cease dumping. "I hope it's a deterrent," said Kilmer. by Shelly Sulser William Edward Carr. Jr. is being held without bond in the Ionia County Jail today where he awaits a preliminary examination ,.iext week on charges he killed his slep. mother. Sandra Jean Carr. 41. of l.ake Odessa on Dec. 14. "T hope it sends a dear message." Zugel murder trial delayed to March The murder trial of George Zugel has been rescheduled for March 14 in Barry County Circuit Court. In court on Wednesday, Zugel's at­ torney, David Tripp, asked for more time to prepare bis defense because he had only just received the transcript copies he had requested earlier. The trial had been scheduled to begin on Feb. 1. Zugel stood mute in November to charges of first degree murder and con­ spiracy in tire 1986 slaying of Dowling resident Ricky Alan Goddard. The trial for the conspiracy to commit murder charge was rescheduled for April 11. Zugel remains in Barry County Jail without bond. Accident injures Middleville woman An 18-year-old Middleville woman was treated and released Tuesday frr Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids »fia one-car accident early Sunday mo- ..'ng left her with injuries to the necx and track. Police believe alcohol was a factor in the accident that left Renee S. Cramer injured after her car left the road in Thomappte Township. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Team said Cramer was southbound on Cherry Valley Road just north of Garbow Road at 1:50 a.m. when she lost control of the 1985 Chevrolet she was driving. I As she approached Garbow Road, she left the right side of the roadway, steered . back onto the road and veered off to the * right a second time, troopers sajd. She ran into a ditch, struck several trees and turned the car halfway around before coming to a stop. Cramer, of 2710 Norris Rd., later told police she was trying to put her scatbelt on when she lost control of the car. She was transported by Middleville Ambulance to Pennock Hospital and was transfered to Blodgett Hospital later than day. A fake ID was taken from her after the l accident, troopers said. Plea bargain accepted in staged robbery at station by Jeff Kaczmarczyk One of two Hastings men accused of staging a hold-up al Cappon Shell on Jan. 2 has accepted a plea bargain arrangement with the Barry County prosecutor’s office and will testify against the second man. ' The two were bound over to Barry County Circuit Court to face charges stemming from the faked robbery. Todd A. Vickery, of 1142 S. Jefferson St, waived preliminary exam in 56th District Court on Monday end agreed to accept a plea bargain arrangement with the Barry County Prosecutor's office. David Wolljer, of 2245 Iroquios Trail, was bound over to circuit court Monday on charges of embezzlement and larceny from a person. Woltjer was arrested on Jan. 2 after a high-speed car chase through three Michigan counties. Vickery was arrested later in the day after Woltjer told police the two had faked the robbery to give Woltjer money to leave the state. Under terms of the plea bargain, Vickery, 20, will plead guilty to an added charge of accessory to a felony after the fact, and will testify against Woltjer. In exchange, the prosecutor's office would recommend that Vickery be placed on probation and receive no more than six months in jail. Originally charged with embezzlement and conspiracy to commit embezzlement - both 10-year-felony charges - Vickery will face arraignment for the accessory charge in circuit court on Jan. 27. Woltjer, 24, is scheduled to be arraigned Jan. 27 in circuit court on the two charges against him. Continued on page 2 Two delegate slates from county plan to attend state GOP convention by Jeff Kaczmarczyk If the credentials committee of the Michigan Republican Party's slate convention chooses to follow a court order, 10 supporters of George Bush and three supporters of New York Rep. Jack Kemp will represent Barry County's GOP voters next week at the state convention in Grand Rapids. If not, six supporters of television evangelist Pat Robertson and another Kemp supporter - all of whom were chosen in a "rump" convention - are prepared to represent the county’s Republican voters at the state convention, which will choose Michigan's 77 delegates to the National Republican Convention. Following a pattern that was repeated in half of Michigan's 83 counties last Thursday, an unresolved dispute over party rules led six members of the Barry County Republican Convention to walk out of the caucus at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The group assembled and elected its own slate of delegates who plan to attend the two-day state convention, which begins Jan. 29 and 30. As a result, the credentials committee of the state GOP committee will have to choose between two slates of delegates who each claim to represent Barry County Republicans. The main convention chose eight delegates and eight alternates from the 5th Congressional District, which is made up of the eight townships in the northern half of Terry Geiger Barry County. Five delegates and five alternates were chosen to represent the 3rd Congressional District, which consists of the southern half of the county. Delegates selected were required to identify a preferred presidential candidate. Fifth District delegates supporting Bush include Terry Geiger, Jan Geiger, Vicki Jcrkatis, Audrey Burdick, V. Harry Adrounie, Agnes Adrounie and Robert Bender. Kemp supporter Don Drewel was also selected from the Sth District. Bush delegates from the 3rd District arc that time, Schoessel said board members were told the five options were possibilities. "I said, ’If none of these come true, we will make it up during the year. If we make a decision now, we’re stuck with it,' " he explained. "If the state would come through," said Schoessel at the meeting, "It would have reduced expenditures, but the state has cut and cut and cut, actually totaling about $56,000. Not only did they not put in at the beginning of the year like they said they would, they've taken away." Trustee Diane Hoekstra, a member of the board's finance committee, said she is concerned about next year's budget, and said she sees this year's budget problems as a lesson for next year. Continued on page 5 Carr arraigned on murder charges Galen Kilmer, district supervisor for the DNR's Environmental Response Division, said Berrien County has been The five possibilities included more state aid, passage of the Barry Intermediate School District millage increase proposal, an increase in adult education enrollment, self-funding of insurance and transfering money from debt retirement to the general operating fund. The fifth, Superintendent Carl Schoessel said later, would not increase individual taxes, but voters would have to approve the move. That transfer would have to had been approved prior to the December tax collection, to affect this year’s budget, he said. Self-funding of health insurance has not been approved by school employees, he said. Schoessel said that because of the district's fiscal calendar, a budget had to be completed before the state approved its aid package. At Lloyd Goyings, Gerald DeMink and Karen Scarbrough. James Rice and C. Wendell Strickland, both Kemp supporters, were also chosen to represent the 3rd District. The rump convention chose six delegates committed to Robertson and one supporting Kemp. The Robertson supporters include Shirley Miller, David Meek, Hazel Meek, Edward J. Borner and Harold Freeman. James Sprague, who favors Kemp, was also selected by the “rump" convention. At the heart of the division was a dispute over whether at-large delegates would get automatic seats in the county conventions. In past years, state and county GOP office-holders were named delegates at-large for the county convention. Following the August 1986 primary, 16 at-large delegates were approved by the party along with the 55 precinct delegates who were elected to participate in the county conventions. The at-large delegates, numbering some 1,200 party activists across the state, were expected to give heavy support to Bush's presidential bid. Seeking to maintain support for their candidates, supporters of Robertson and Kemp had sought to disqualify the at-large delegates from participating in the county conventions. On Sept. 15, the 101-member Republican State Committee passed a rule limiting participation in the convention to precinct delegates elected in the August 1986 primary. Bur cr» Dec. 4, Kent County Circuit Judge George V. Boucher overturned the rule. Continued on page 2 A warrant for Carr’s arrest was issued Fri­ day prior to his being transferred to Ionia from the Kent County Jail to face two counts of first degree felony murder and an al’erlulive charge of second degree murder, said a spokesperson for Ionia Prosecutor Gary Gabry. , Carr. 18, is also facing trial in Kent County for the abduction and rape of a Grand Rapids woman two days prior to the murder. Authorities believe Sandra Carr's death was not premeditated but was the result of a felony larceny that allegedly took place at the Carr home, located at 621 Jordan Lk. St. in Lake Odessa, spokesperson Cheryl Pinnow said. Gabry told reporters Carr is suspected of taking money from the home. The third charge was issued as a back up in the event authorities find no larceny actually occurred, said Pinnow.. “If they find a felony was not committed, he could be found guilty on the alternative count of second degree murder, ’’ Pinnow said. Carr is thought to have entered his parents’ home the morning of Dec. 14 and raped and bludgeoned his stepmother to death with the barrel of a shotgun which police later found to carry his fingerprints. Sandra Carr's nude body was found by her husband. William Edward Carr Sr., upon his return from work about five hours later.. Carr was immediately suspected in the crime because he had escaped two days prior to the murder from a Grand Rapids correc­ tions center, where he was serving time for an Ionia County burglary. The car taken from the Grand Rapids kid­ napping and rape victim was located near the Carr residence and he was spotted in the village the day of the murder, police said. After numerous citizens reported seeing William Edward Carr, Jr. Carr on an M-43/M-50 route stretching from Lake Odessa to Lansing. Carr was finally located Dec. 17 in West Unity. Ohio driving a vehicle taken from Lansing, reports said. Carr had served two months of a two to 10 year sentence for burglary at the Grand Rapids minimum-security halfway house prior to his escape. He then allegedly raped a Grand Rapids woman after forcing her into her car while holding a tire iron. He was bound over to Kent County Circuit Court late last month for the offense and was ordered to stand trial for four counts of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct, armed rob­ bery and kidnapping. No trial date has been set for Carr, who will face Judge Stuart Hoffius in Kent County, while a Jan. 27 preliminary examination is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in Ionia bounty District Court. If convicted of the charges in cither case, Carr could face life in prison. Saturday morning basketball coming... Clay Edger (middle) gets instruction from Scott Hubbard (left) and Jack Longstreet in the YMCA Saturday Morning basketball program. The pro­ gram began two weeks ago and continues through February 13. For com­ plete times on the complete YMCA basketball program turn inside to page 10. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 21. 1988 Plan will be model for state Delton board rejects teacher’s contract The Delton Kellogg Board of Education Mondas unanimously rejected a tentative agreement with its teachers’ union because of a language ‘’mistake” tn a proposal alcady ratified b\ the teachers, said Superintendent Dr. John Sanders. As a result of the mistake, he said, the K>ard directed its attorney Douglas Peterson, to take whatever appropriate action is deemed necessary, which might be to file an unfair labor practice against the Delton Kellogg Education Association, the teachers* union. "My hope is that we can return to the f negotiating) table very soon and resolve the issue." Sanders said. The proposal contains language mistakes pertaining to class size as well as the time for teachers to report. Sanders said. The union "changed the mistake on repor­ ting time but refused to change the mistake on class size language." he said. Board negotiators agreed to include a penal­ ty clause so that teachers would be paid extra wages if class sizes exceeded a specified number of students, the superintendent said. The board intended to pay the penalty if the size was in excess of two students, but the proposal reads "two or more," he said. ■‘Therefore, the final language did not reflect the intent of the board's negotiating team." Sanders said. "The board has directed its negotiating team to return to the table and resolve the unresolved issues. Jake Ypma. president of the teachers* union, echoed Sander's sentiments that he hoped to resolve the problem as mmhi as possible. "I trust we can do it." Ypma said. "We seem to be getting closer...We hope to wrap it up in the near future. He said, however, that the teachers felt they had a tentative agreement and they were not pleased by the board's action Monday. A date has not been set for further negotia­ tions between the two sides. Delton teachers have been working without a contract since the current school year began. The board. Sanders said, feels that its inten­ tion was clearly expressed and that the union's representatives were aware of the boari’s position before teachers ratified the agreement Jan. 12. The teachers' regional bargaining unit. South Central Unified Bargaining Association (SCL'BA) gave its approval to the proposal Jan. 11. SCUBA has to endorse a tentative contract before teachers can hold a formal - . - —— Hastings South Jefferson STREET NEWS EVENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. The Gun Lake Winter Festival gets underway this weekend and continues through next weekend. This celebration features numerous winter activities around the big lake. Don’t miss itl The County Seat on South Jefferson is hav­ ing a Beach Party this Friday. January 22. Annete Funicel n and Frankie Avalon had to cancel at the last minute but Gary and Carla are going to substitute for them. The wait per­ sons are going to wear bikinis and sand will be available. Put on your beach wear and join in the fun. National Pie Day January 23. Mike's fourth an­ nual pie contest is this week. Bring Mike a pie and get a S5.00 gift certificate. It’s an addi­ tional $5.00 to the baker of the pie he likes the best. (Limit 5) Snow Shovel Riding Contest • January 23. Ride your snow shovel down South Jefferson this week and get a $1.00 gift certificate. (Limit W) Clash Day - January 20. Wear your worst, mismatched, clashing outfit to Bosley's this week and get a $2.00 gift certificate. The ab­ solute worst, in our opinion, gets a SJS souvenir mug. (Limit 1’0) National Hugging Day ■ January 21. Hugger and Huggie both enjoy this great pastime. Bring your hugger to Bosley's this week, show us your technique and get a $1.00 gift cer­ tificate. Best style gets a pair of hugging dinosaurs. (Limit 10) National Pizza Week - January 17-23. Bring us a homemade pizza for lunch this week and we will trade you a $4.00 gift certificate. Be creative, some people love pineapple on piz­ za. (Limit 10) Worldwide Klwanis Week • January 17-23. Klwanis Anniversary - January 21. If four or more Kiwanians will stop at Bosley's this week and sing a Klwanis Song from our soap­ box, we will contribute $25.00 to the club for it's good works. (Limit one performance) Spouses Day - January 22. A better apprecia­ tion of your spouse's job and responsibilities can be gained by trading places on this day. Visit D.J. Electric on South Jefferson Street for all of your electrical needs. They can also repair almost any appliance ever made. (Gilt certificate* are limlttd to one person per month and. unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or older.) _______________________________ ' AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Little Bucky celebrates International Printing Weak (January 17-23) by having a Dollar Days sale this week. The Buck spends every effort to get the best price possible before he sends his ad to the printer each week so you get the best value for your dollar. Our Sentiment Shop has a large selection of Valentine Cards on display for your sweetie. We also have outrageous cards by California Dreamers in our Sentiment Shop. Everyday is Double Print Day at Bosley's. Bosley’s Pause Gift Shop has the perfect gift for your valentine. You can save two ways when you shop at Bosley's. Buy the name brand at our everyday value price or buy one of our generic brands at even more savings. We are open every Sunc. . om 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and each weeknig . until 8 p.m. to serve you. QUOTE: "Attention to health is life's greatest hindrance." — Plato OSLEV ’•PHAP.mACY* PARK FREE Behind Bosley's ratification vole. While it was reportedly admitted by a union representative that the final language was "an honest mistake." Sanders said the union did not show interest in changing it. Ypma said the union "didn't feel we should change the written agreement as it was printed" and that the board could decide what it wanted to do. He called the problem "kind of a mix-up." saying he felt it was a case of a member of the board s negotiating team "saying something and meaning something else. "I don't think it was a fault of ours." Ypma said. In other business at Monday’s special meeting, the board denied a grievance filed by DKEA on behalf of the varsity football coach Rob Hecthuis. DKEA had requested addi­ tional compensation for the coach because of the extra time he had worked during the past successful season, which involved taking the team to state playoff competition. Sanders said the board denied the grievance based on past practice of not providing extra pay for extended seasons. There arc no provi­ sions in the contract for such additional com­ pensation. he said. The denial docs not symbolize a lack of apprcciation of the performance of any of the beginlalk" by Shelly Sulser Negotiations on a new con­ tract between Hastings Manufacturing Co. and UAW Local 138 have been under­ way since Jan. 5. but employees and company of­ ficials arc still trying to ham­ mer out non-economic aspects of their contract, said Vice President of Employee Rela­ tions Joe Bennett. Both parties arc hoping to have a new contract Feb. 1 when the previous thrce-ycar agreement will expire, Ben­ nett said. The two sides, however, have not attempted to discuss wage packages and fringe benefits since they began negotiating, he said. "At this point we're still countering each others' pro­ posals," Bennett said. "We have not come up with anything final." Bennett said non-economic details arc just as important as the wage end of the bargaining process due to the amount of money that can be lost or sav­ ed in the long run through the effects of company rules, hour regulations, the length of the contract, etc. ' "Many (details) that seem non-economic really are (economic) because they can cost or save the company money even though they don't deal necessarily with "dollars or cents." Bennett said. "We're dealing a lot now with the language part." Bennett said his side has met with both the production and maintenance negotiating team and the office clerical committee, both headed by union President Patrick Lof­ tus, each day since Jan. 5 in day long sessions. In all. there are 300 factory workers in the union at Hastings Manufacturing and 45 office staff. Bennett could not comment on whether the company will offer the union a wage or benefit hike due to the flex­ ibility of the bargaining sessions. "I cannot get into the economics of it because we haven’t proposed anything and everything is subject to change because cf the give and lake that occurs." Bennett said. ‘‘They have their demands and we have ours." He did note, however, that talks on the wage end of the deal will begin at a 1 p.m. ses­ sion this Friday at the Hastings plant. "We would like have of­ fered a proposal for them to vote on before midnight Jan. 31." Bennett said, noting the union has vote to strike in the event that a contract is not reached. Loftus was unavailable for comment. At Woltjer's preliminary exam on Monday, Kelly Gould, 16, testified that she and Woltjer were preparing to leave the state early in the morning of Jan. 2. Woltjer was fleeing the state because there were outstanding warrants for his arrest for probation violation, she said. Woltjer picked her up in a borrowed car, and the two drove to the Cappon Shell Station at 135 E. Green St to fill up the gas tank shortly before 6 a.m., Gould testified. Woltjer asked her to wait in the car while he talked privately with Vickery, who was employed as a night-shift clerk at Cappon Shell. Gould said the two talked for a while, then disappeared into a back room for close to an hour. Afterwards, Woltjer walked out of the store, and he and Gould drove out of town. Along the way, Woltjer told her that he had taken money from the Cappon till, Gould said. On the witness stand. Vickery said Woltjer had come to the store to ask to borrow money from him. When Vickery did not have it, Woltjer suggested they stage the robbery, Vickeiy testified. “He asked if I could give him some money out of the till, and I said no,” Vickery said. "So he told me he could make it look like a robbery, and I could tell the police he had a gun." "He said he would cut the phone cord to make it look good,” Vickery said. "I said I would get paid on Monday, and I'd give him money, and he said, no, I got to leave now." Vickery said he refused several times to give Woltjer money from the till, until Woltjer pulled out his pocket knife. Vickery said Woltjer did not threaten him, but he gave in and opened the cash register. "I don't know, I freaked out," Vickery said."’ gave him the money out of the till." "I didn't agree to give him the money," Vickery said. "I guess I was scared. I don't know. That's the only reason I can think why I would do it." Woltjer then used the knife to cut the phone cord and stuck the knife in the counter. The two agreed to give Woltjer a 10-minute head start before Vickery would call the police. Officer Michael Leedy of the Hastings Police Department testified that Vickery gave police an accurate description of the assumed robber and the white Toyota he was driving. But Vickery did not tell police he knew the man's identity. Police set up a roadblock throughout the area, which eventually netted Woltjer in loua County. Daryl Cappon , secretary-treasurer of Cappon Oil Company, testified that over $300 was missing from the register the morning after the staged robbery. Police recovered the money when they arrested Woltjer on Jan. 2. Gould, who was with Woljer when he was arrested, was released by police after they determined she had no previous knowledge that the robbery would take place. A $1,500 bond was continued for Vickery, and a $20,000 bond was continued for Woltjer. Groundwater protection included in updated county zoning ordinance by Elaine Gilbert Barry County will soon be taking a leader­ ship role in the state when it includes provi­ sions for groundwater protection throughout its zoning ordinance. County Planning and Zoning Director Lin­ da Anderson has been working with the Clin­ ton River Watershed Council to develop groundwater protection wording for Barry's ordinance "that will serve as a model for all of Michigan." she told county commissioners last week in her annual report. The county zoning ordinance is slated to be reviewed and updated by a committee com­ prised of county commissioners, township supervisors, citizen representatives and members of the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. The updated ordinance will not contain a special section pertaining to groundwater, but instead provisions for groundwater protection will be woven through the ordinance, she said Tuesday. mercial building or a large planned develop­ ment is proposed for a particular site, the or­ dinance will specify groundwater protection as one of the things to check before approval is given to the plans. If there seems to be a potential problem, she said, plans could be altered to prevent contamination of the groundwater. The same would apply to requests for special zoning and special uses. As another example of how the ground­ water provisions in the ordinance could head off problems, she said, plans could be incor­ porated ahead of time to prevent spill overs al a business that will store empty paint cans or oil cans. The updated ordinance will "provide little extra precautions,"Anderson said. Two sentenced in separate criminal sexual conduct cases by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Two Barry County men were sentenced to jail last week in Barry County Circuit Court for separate incidents of criminal sexual conduct involving different teen-age girls. Robert E. Muller, of 209 Lem Paul, Middleville, was sentenced to the maximum 10 to 15 years in a stale prison after he pleaded guilty to second degree criminal sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl. William M. Goggins, of 734 E. State St, Hastings, was sentenced to six months in county jail for fourth degree criminal sexual conduct with a 13-year-old. He was found guilty following a two-day trial held in December. Originally charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct, Muller was allowed to plead guilty to the lesser charge as part of a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor's office. Muller had been scheduled to be sentenced on December 30. but disagreements over how many incidents had occurred and at what point in time they first began led Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster to delay sentencing until he could speak with the victim. After a conference in the judge's chambers between Shuster, defense attorney David Tripp and Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley, Shuster asked the 14-year-old victim to tell the court about the incidents. On the stand, the victim told the court there were five inciden The girl, who was described as mentally impaired by Shuster, said the incidents began shortly after she started developing at age 12. Prior to sentencing, Tripp asked the court to consider that the incidents had not been going on for many years, as had originally been thought, but had only been continuing for the past year and a half. He asked that the court follow the stale sentencing guidelines, which called for no more than three years in prison. Muller declined to make a statement in his own behalf, but he reminded Shuster that he had sent the court a letter expressing his feelings. Shuster said he had read and considered it together with other letters written on Muller's behalf by friends and family members. But in handing down his sentence, Shuster said he would exceed the sentencing guidelines. "It is the belief of this court that the maximum should be meted out," he said. "What we've heard is shocking here." “From all the evidence we've seen, this type of contact... inflicts permanent injury," he said. "That's a burden she'll have to bear for the rest of her life." ’’These are serious, serious crimes," he said. "This court is dealing with this matter in the most serious way we can." Goggins, 35, was found guilty of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct and accosting a child for immoral purposes on Dec. 1 after a two-day jury trial. The jury found Goggins guilty in an incident with a 13-year-old girl who was babysitting for a friend of Goggins. After a conference in chambers between $huster, Crowley and defense attorney Michael McPhillips, McPhillips told the court that Goggins maintains he's innocent of the charges. "He holds no animosity for the victim, the prosecution or the court," McPhillips said. "He does maintain his innocence to this day, and I'm thoroughly convinced of his innocence." “This offense is totally out of character with his past," McPhillips said, pointing out that Goggins worked with children as part of his job. "He's been involved with children of all ages, male and female, for years, and there has never been any indication of this." Contradicting earlier testimony that he had been drinking throughout the day, Goggins told the court that he had not had a drink until shortly before the incident is said to have taken place. Moreover, he told the court that up until that day, he had not had a drink since he left alcohol abuse counseling at Glenbeigh Center several months earlier. "That was the only time since I left Glenbeigh that I drank," he said. "I wasn’t drunk. My friends testified that I was not under the influence." "During the past 44 days I was in jail, I had a lot of time to rethink the trial, and I really can't understand why they convicted me," he said. "I do love children, but in a wholesome way. I feel the adolescent and teen-age years are an important time to mold a young person's mind, and I would never do anything to jeapordizc that" "If I thought I was guilty. I'd admit to it now," he said. "But I cannot because I did not." In handing down his sentence, Shuster said he agreed with the jury’s decision. "This court listened to the same trial and has no disagreement with that jury," he said. Shuster read a list of Goggins* prior involvements with the law, noting that he had over a half dozen misdemeanor offenses for drinking and/or driving between 1970 and 1981. "Il's our impression that Mr. Goggins has a history of substance abuse,” he said. "It would appear that most of the things we’ve stated arose from Mr. Goggins' substance abuse." In addition to sentencing Goggins to six months in Barry County Jail, Shuster ordered Goggins to spend six months in a Grand Rapids halfway house to receive substance abuse counseling after the completion of his jail sentence. He was also put on a two-year term of probation, ordered to pay $700 in court costs and $300 in fines. A family spokesman said afterwards that Goggins would be appealing the case. GOP convention delegates ...con’t from 1 declaring that it violated state law. Five weeks later, Kent County Circuit Clurt Judge Roman Snow reaffirmed Boucher’s ruling. Just minutes after Thursday evening's county convention opened, Barry County GOP party chairman Terry Geiger announced that the state party had ordered the county parties to follow the court ruling and allow at-large delegates to participate. Claiming an appeal of Boucher's ruling was pending, precinct delegate Shirley Miller challenged the decision to seat the at-large delegates. But Geiger said the county party would have to follow the judge’s decision until an appeal was handed down. "We’re bound by a court order, and until we hear the results of that appeal, we have to abide by the court order," he said. Six delegates immediately walked out and called their own convention to order in the church lobby. After the convention business was over. Robert D. Mitus, D.D.S. Alan L. Rosendall, D.D.S. Professional Corporalion Are pleased to announce the opening of their general dental practice at: — 133 Division in Freeport, Michigan — * All phases of general dentistry * All insurances accepted * Adults, children, new patients welcomed. Appointments can now be made by calling — 765-5144 133 Division Freeport, Ml 49325 "This will not be a restrictive type of measure.” Anderson said. It would have to be an "incredibly severe” case, she said, that would prohibit owners from using property the way they desire. "It's just good planning." Anderson said. "And with so many lakes, it's a good thing.” To her knowledge no other areas in the state have undertaken the task of weaving ground­ water protection through their zoning or­ dinances. Some areas have added a section for groundwater, she said. "This will insure that we look carefully at environmentally sensitive areas.” working closely with the health department. Anderson said. The updated ordinance, when drafted, will serve as a constant reminder to protect groundwater so it will become "second nature to us." she said. "Now is the time to do it and not wait until we have a huge problem." At a site plan review, for instance, if a com­ Newspaper Advertising gets... BEST RESULTS! Geiger said he was disappointed that the Robertson supporters chose to witMraw from the convention. "The Barry County Republican leadership made every effort to present a representative contigent to our slate convention," he said. "We have continually attempted to include new activists in the party. Unfortunately, a small minority chose to follow the lead of others, who have advised their contingent to disrupt and divide this party." "Unfortunately, some individuals placed their personal ambitions and the ambitions of their presidential candidates above those of the party." Geiger said he hoped the dissenters would return and put the interests of the party ahead of their candidate’s interests. "I hope they come back next week," he said. "They're good people, they’re sincere people. They're wrapped up in their candidates at the national level." "We expect our party officials and delegates to support all Republicans," he said. Though she said the dispute was no more than a difference of opinion, Miller said the delegates selected by the "rump" convention would be going to the convention in Grand Rapids next week. "The reason for the alternate convention is the rules are up in the air," she said, referring to the appeal now underway of Boucher’s ruling. "Until the appeal is up, we don't believe the rule (prohibiting at-large delegates) is out." Of the 1,805 delegates chosen throughout the state on Thursday to attend the state convention, some 57 percent selected Bush as their preference, followed by 22 percent for Robertson, 17 percer.t for Kemp, 3 percent for Kan. Senator Ro'ert Dole, 1 percent for Delaware Gov. Pierre DuPont and less than 1 percent for former Secretary of State Al Haig. Those figures do not count the rump convention delegates chosen in 26 alternative conventions across the state. i * Computers * • For Home and Business ; ’ MS/DOS Compatible R | * Turbo Motherboard ’ 512k Memory ARRIS MATRIX X * AT Style Keyboard 501 W. State St. Hastings, MI 49058 v ! • Amber Monographics Monitor ’ Parallel Port 616-948-9637 | -DOS 3.1 Callus at.. | * Software Included 948-8051 | Introductory Special s795uo THE HASTINGS BANNER i Stop in for a FREE copy of: “THE HUMAN INTERFACE” $ K 00 + tax �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 21, 1988 — Page 3 Entire community eager to help young cancer victim VIEWPOINT Schoolfundraiser involves whole town Commentariesfrom our editorial staffand the community— Put some logic into city salaries LaVerne BeBeau presents Beverly and Steve Jordan with a check for more than $3,300 in donations received in a fundraiser organized by high schoolers including (from left) Jennifer Schimmel, Amy Ward, Nancy Vitale, Scott Schoessel and Anna Spindler. by Kathleen Scott The Steve Jordan Fundraiser at Hastings High Schoo! supposedly ended Saturday night, but money keeps rolling in. LaVerne BeBeau, assistant principal and coordinator of the drive, had to change the amount of the check three timer Tuesday before presenting S3,327.45 to the Jordan family that afternoon. He told a secretary to make a check out for one amount, then received a donation in the mail. He told the secretary another amount, but then one of the student council members brought in some cash that someone had left oi. her father's desk at a Hastings company. Back to the secretary... BeBeau said the entire week was made up of similar incidences, as high schoolers and area residents learned of the fundraiser being held for Hastings junior, Steve Jordan, who has cancer. Jordan's father, Larry was recently laid-off from his job at Hastings Building Products. The family - Steve, Larry, his wife, Beverly, and 19-ycar-old daughter, Tami - still have health insurance, but must pay S300 a month in premiums to maintain that coverage. Steve has had to undergo chemotherapy treatments, makes weekly trips to the hospital and stays at the hospital five days at a time every month. Mrs. Jordan said insurance will cover only a portion of the S40.000 in medical expenses. The student council took the title from the song, “That's What Friends are For" and used it as the theme for the fundraiser they held. They planned a dance, coordinated a raffle and made sure every classroom in the high school had a donation canister in iL As word got out about these events, other individuals and groups began planning ways in which they could help. "It's so overwhelming," said Mrs. Jordan. "I can't even believe the work they must have done." BeBeau said, Thursday, after word got out to the community about the fundraiser his phone was "ringing off the hook." People were calling to find out how they could donate money, a prize for the raffle or their services. "Every day there was just something popping up and really made me think this was pulling together," he said. Even late Friday, BeBeau said a merchant brought in a prize for the drawing to be held that evening ia a basketball game against Coldwater. And raffle tickets sold well. "It was something to see people standing in line to buy raffle tickets," he said. At the game, BeBeau said there was "absolute silence" both in the gymnasium and out in the hall during halftime when he began drawing names for the raffle. Afterward, everyone, including the fans from Coldwater, joined in a standing ovation. Jordan said he could not keep dry-eyed. "I thought it was great that I got cards and letters (from the students)," he said. "When Freeport man pleads guilty to passing bad checks A Freeport man accused of passing bad checks reversed himself in Barry County Circuit Court last week and pleaded guilty to one count of uttering and publishing, a 14-year felony offense. Jesus Hernandez, 48, of 220 Cherry St., had pleaded not guilty to three counts of uttering and publishing at his arraignment in November. But last week he accepted a plea bargain and pled not guilty to one of the charges. In exchange for the guilty plea, the prosecutor's office agreed to drop two of the charges. Additionally, the prosecutor’s office agreed not to charge Hernandez for two additional bad checks that were discovered after Hernandez was arrested. The plea agreement also requires Hernandez to make full restitution on all five checks. In entering his guilty plea to one count, Hernandez told the court he had taken several checks from a friend's checkbook, made them out to himself and signed the friend's name. Hernandez then cashed them at a hardware store in Freeport, he said. The three checks, which were drawn on Great Lakes Federal Bank, were for S2<r $100 and S100. Sentencing was set for Feb. 10. juuge Richard M. Shuster denied a request for continued bond, and Hernandez was remanded to the custody of the sheriITs department In other court business A 28-year-old Hastings man was sentenced last week to 12 mon Jis in Barry County Jail for parole violation. James L. Franks, of 416 E. South St., was arrested on Dec. 11 after he failed to make his regular June and July appointments with his probation officer. He was on parole following a conviction for theft from a building, a four-year felony offense. In December he pleaded guilty to two counts of parole violation and asked for a court-appointed attorney to represent him at sentencing. At the time, Shuster offered to allow Franks to withdraw his guilty plea after consulting with an attorney. But last week Franks refused to withdraw the original guilty plea. After a discussion in the judge's chambers between Shuster, Franks' attorney, Michael McPhillips and Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley, McPhillips asked for probation for his client. The probation department's presentence report recommended 11 months in jail for Franks, who has several prior convictions. But Crowley disagreed with both recommendations and asked Shuster to send Franks to prison. "After three failures on probation, he’s punched his ticket for prison," he said. "And I think he should go to prison." In his own defense, Franks said he was living out of town and did not have transportation to make his scheduled appointments. "I didn't have a way to get up here,” he said. "Thai's not a good reason, but that's my reason. "I just feel that I done wrong, that's all I have to say," he said. In handing down his sentence, Shuster observed that Franks had a long history of trouble with the law since 1973. "Any one of the matters isolated is not remarkable in itself," he said. "But taken all together, it's what we call the classic background of someone in and out of prison." Though he could have sent Franks to prison, Shuster said he would not because Franks had been found guilty of a parole violation rather than a crime. But in sentencing Franks to the maximum amount of time possible in county jail, Shuster told Franks that he would be sent to prison if he violated his parok after his release “If we have another failure to report, you're going to go to prison," Shuster said. "If you fail to appear, you're going to go to prison. If you commit another crime, you're going to go to prison.” An additional year of probation was added to Franks' current term, and he was ordered to reside in a halfway house after his release from county jail. BANNER Advertising.... GETS RESULTS! Ca//...948-8051 Setting the salaries of city officials has always been a political football. Those on the side of giving substantial in­ creases cite comparisons to other communities, longevity of employees and the way jobs are combined to save money. On the other side are those who look at the tight city budget, the constant need for more services and the demand of employee unions for raises equal to those given to department heads. This year’s salary setting session of the city council was more contentious than most because some council members argued for bigger raises for two department heads, while another official pleaded his own case for a raise. Without regular employee evaluations, written job descrip­ tions and periodic job appraisals by outsiders familiar with in­ dustry and public administration, isn’t it likely that our city of­ ficials are paid by guesswork? When a person is hired for a job, the salary is set on competitive factors. But after that, the salary becomes a matter of how much support a department head has from the mayor and the council. Wouldn’t it be better, next year, to have some logical infor­ mation to use before the salaries are set? Steve Jordan (center) learned “what friends are for" last week and poses here with some high school friends (from left) Nancy Vitale, Scott Schoessel, Anna Spindler, Jennifer Schimmel and Amy Ward. they said they were going to have the dance, I thought that was nice, but I couldn't believe all the (other activities)." One student, and BeBeau said he is certain it was a student, anonymously left a S50 bill in one of the donation canisters. Another student brought in a tennis can full of pennies. “I don’t know how long he’d been plunking pennies into that can, but he brought in his entire penny collection," said BeBeau, adding that 'he coins totalled nearly S20. A teacher at the high school told her homeroom that she would match whatever amount the students donated in the cansiter. She ended up paying S60. But BeBeau said the generosity didn't slop at the high school. ”1 really want to stress the tremendous support and concern demonstrated by the school and the community at large," he said. "The reception we received from people when they found out what we were doing was tremendous." Mrs. Jordan received a $50 check this week from a high school girlfriend she had not seen in years who had heard about the fundraiser and wanted to help an old chum. Mrs. Jordan received a phone call late Friday night. A woman from Montcalm County had seen a broadcast of the fundraiser on a local news broadcast. The woman's five-year-old daughter has cancer (now in remission), and wanted to have a mother-to-mother talk with Jordan to reassure her. Anna Spindler, one of the student council members said people had dropped off money at her home. After the week's activities, BeBeau said he was "emotionally drained" Sunday. "I think it was kind of infectious - the more the students put into it, the more enthusiasm I had," he explained. "After a while, I think we began to feed off each other. I don't think anything has involved me as much emotionally as this did." He said he has worked on many fundraisers with the students, but he has never fell such a "sense of deriving satisfaction" from any event as he did this. Saturday's dance tapped on the emotions of students. Student council members said the dance was special. At one point, everyone joined hands in a big circle around Jordan while the song, "That's What Friends Are For" was played. "There are cliques in our school, but it was like we were one big family," said junior Nancy Vitale, a student council member. "There was a feeling being generated," added BeBeau. "Those students were there because they wanted to be. There was something more than a dance there that night." BeBeau estimates about 200 to 250 students attended the dance on Saturday where S2 per person admission was charged. Several individuals handed over $5 bills and said to keep the change. Couples, likewise did not wait for change from their fives, he said. One boy said he did not want to attend the dance, but gave S3 and walked away. When the organizing began, BeBeau said he envisioned raising about S500 from the dance. He said he never expected to raise as much as the group did. "I thought I had a super group of high school students to work with," he said. While many businesses and merchants donated prizes and money for the drive, BeBeau said there were many "unnamed individuals" who donated $50 and $60 at a time. Cash contributions came from hundreds of individuals, he said. "I just can't express enough thanks for our family " Mrs. Jordan said Tuesday afternoon al the cneck presentation. "This means so much. "Everyone in this community has been so thoughtful," said Mrs. Jordan. "Our neighbors are Heaven-sent. They've done so much. When Steve is in the hospital, it's not unusual to have people bringing in dinner. "The churches have been holding prayer groups with Steve and our family in their prayers. I know that has really helped a lot.” BeBeau said it is impossible to recognize everyone who donated, but said several merchants and organizations gave either cash, gift certificates, merchandise or services. They include: Barlow Gardens, Big Wheel, Boomtown Sound Shop, Bosley Pharmacy, C&B Discount, Cinder Pharmacy, Drakes, Felpausch Food Center, Hastings Athletic Boosters, Hastings Band Roosters, Hastings Banner, Hastings Fitness Center, Hastings Office Supplies, Hastings Police Reserve, Hastings Area Schools Custodial Maintenance Union, Hastings Food Services, Hastings High School Varsity Club, Hastings Rotary Club, Hastings Secretarial Union, Hastings Sweeper Shop, Hodges Jewelry, J. C. Penney's, Mode O'Day, Music Center, Norton's Security, Pages Bookstore, Pope's Appliance Center, Radio Shack, Timber Trails, Tom's Market, Village Squire and WalldorffFumiture. BeBeau said that donations for the Jordans are still being accepted and can be sent to the high school in care of LaVerne BeBeau. PUBLIC OPINION: What do you think of the pay raises for city officials? LETTERS from our readers.... Students’ response to fundraiser praised Kevin Hammond To the editor: I have worked for the Hastings Area Schools for 14 years and have watched, with pride, the way our young people respond when there is a need. At Christmas lime when we ask for donations of food and toys to help those less fortunate, or the annual United Fund drive, and now their desire to help a fellow student in any way they can to show “That’s What Friends Are For.” The efforts they are putting forth to help Steve Jordan and his family arc an example we all could follow. Sincerely. Willo Fuhr Hastings Reader questions city salaries To the editor: After hearing on the radio of the council meeting last Monday night what the Mayor and toum officials had voted on pay raises I was a little disgusted. The Mayor saw fit to raise some wages of citv officials, as an example from $46,000 to $49,000. Now I realize I’m not well versed on what this job entails, but I think $49,000 a year, even $46,000 would be a nice wage for a year's work. When I receive a 50 cent wage increase I think its tremendous. In the next breath came the news city pro­ grams arc financially in trouble. It really doesn't make sense at all. Wc (Hastings) people arc glad to work and be able to pay our officials but isn't this just a bit much? Mrs. Joyce Kelly Hastings ------------------- The Hastings Dawn Sarver Robert Decker Jay Gordenski Restating the Question: Last week the Hastings City Council ap­ proved pay raises ranging from 3 percent to 6 percent for four top city officials — the director of public works, police chief, fire chief and city assessor. Mayor Mary Lou Gray defended the raises, saying they were in-line with the state average and city employees would be likely to leave if Hastings didn't keep pace with other cities. But .several councilmen objected to the sizes of the raises, arguing that the city’s financial outlook for 1988 called for lower raises. What do you think about the raises? Kevin Hammond, Hastings “If people are doing their job. they should get the pay in­ creases. That’s what they did when I was in the Navy." Robert Decker, Hastings “We don't have the money. All the industries arc pulling out. They're raising all the taxes, so all the in­ dustries are pulling out. Let them keep the same pay and get more industry in the town of Hastings. That's how I feel, and I'm sure a lot of otner feel the same." Banner __________________________ Send torm P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner. Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 4905? Vol. 133, No. 3 - Thursday, January 21,1988 Subscription Rates: S13.03per year in Barry County: S15.00 per year in adjoining counties: and S16.50 per year elsewhere. Calinda Munson Judy Underwood Calinda Munson, Grand Rapids "They need a raise; the cost of living has gone up. To keep them from looking elsewhere, you have to pay them. Unfortunately, that's a fact of life." Dawn Sarver, Hastings "Who is making the decision they arc qualified? Arc they qualified as compared to someone else who might work for less? If they are wonh it, keep’em." Jay Gordenski, Hastings "Bureaucracy wise, 1 don’t see the need for it. 1 think we have to look at the overall picture. If we’re loosing federal revenue funding, we shouldn't be giving the people raises. We don't have the money.” Judy Underwood, Hastings "I think they deserve a raise, especially the fire and police chief. There arc three people in a community which are depended on: fire, police and teachers You expect to pay people who put a lot on the line. That's a good place to spend tax money. If you want quality people, you have to pay them." Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 21, 1988 Alta M. McLean Dorothy L Secord HASTINGS - All, M. McLean. 92, of 415 S. Jefferson St., Hastings and formerly of Roger-: City, died 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 13, 1988 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. McLean was born on September 1, 1895 at Omer, Michigan, the daughter of George and Delia (Rueger) MacKnighL She was raised in the Omer area and attended schools there She was married to John E. McLean in 1914 at Au Gres, Michigan. They lived in Detroit before moving to Alpena and then to Rogers City in 1927. She came to Hastings in 1980. Mrs. McLean was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church and Altar Society in Rogers City and Rogers City V.F.W. Auxiliary. Surviving are two daughters, Zora Osborn of Rogers City, Rosalind Brunsman of St. Clair Shores; sons, A.M. McLean of Rossville, GA., Patrick McLean of Rogers City, John McLean of Hastings; 27 grandchildren; 32 great grand­ children; sister, Evelyn McKenzie of Atlanta, MI. Preceding her in death were her husband, John in 1975 and a daughter, Fae in 1976. Funeral services were held 10 a.m. Saturday, January 16, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Rogers City, Michigan, with the Rev. Fr. John Rushman officiating. Burial was at Ml Calvary Cemetery in Rogers City. Memorial contributions may be made to Sl Rose Educational Fund or Thornapple Manor. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. NASHVILLE • Dorothy L. Secord. 72. of Nashville and formerly of Dimondale, died Saturday, December 26, 1987. Mrs. Secord was bom on August 14,1915 at Bay Shore, Mi., the daughter of William and Rose (Schapler) Gray. She was a member of the Dimondale First Presbyterian Church, Nashville and the VFW Auxiliary. Surviving are five children, Jack Secord of Georgia, Mrs. Charlene Hoffman of Vermont­ ville, Gray Secord, Jill Cardones and John Secord all of Nashville; 13 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia Weidenfeller of Grand Rapids, Eleanor Rozga of Grand Rapids; two brothers, Bill Gray of Hint, Bud Gray of Pclosky. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles in 1972. Funeral services were held December 29, 1987 at Dimondale First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. John A. Totf officiating. Burial was at Dimondale Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Field Funeral Home, Dimondale. Arthur McPherson HASTINGS - Mr. Arthur McPherson, 77, of 512 E Walnut St., Hastings died Monday, January 18,1988 at the New Swedish Hostel in Jerusalem, State of Israel. The family was notified Tuesday by the American Consulate General at Jerusalem that Mr. McPherson had died of an apparent natural causes. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Helen T. Mainline CITRONELLE ALA - Helen T. Hainline, 85, of Citronelle, Alabama, passed away Janu­ ary 11, 1988 at her home. Mrs. Hainline was bom July 11, 1902 to Frank and Carrie Travis in Irving Township, Barry County, MI. She graduated from Hast­ ings High School in 1920. She was married to C. Wason Frye of Grand Rapids in 1922, he preceded her in death in 1945. On October 18, 1948 she m arried Earl W. Hainline, who passed away in 1976. Mrs. Hainline is survived by one brother, Wilson R. Travis of Satsuma, Alabama; also several nieces and nephews in Barry County and Kent County. Mrs. Hainline donated her body to the University of South Alabama Medical College in Mobile, Alabama. ATTEND SEMES Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner ol Broadwey *nd Center, in lUMinp Phone *45-3014. The Rev. Weyne Smith. Rector Sunday Schedule Adult Choir 9 p.m Church School and Adult Education. 9 30 a.m Holy Eucharist. 10.30 a.m. Weekday Eucharirts Wednexlay. 7:15 am. Thunday. 7pm Call for information about youth choir, Bible Study, youth (roup end other activitiei FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hritmp Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Partoe. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Fd Sunday. Jan 10-9.30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Service* Nursery provided. Broadcart oi 9 30 service over WBCH -AM and FM. 9:30 Church School classes for all ages. 10 30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dinins Room 11 30 Children'* Church. 5 30 Confirma­ tion Class in the Dining Room. 6 30 Junior High Youth. 6:30 Senior High Youth Tuesday. Jan 12 9 00 Presbytery Meeting in Sanctury and Hall. Wednesday. Jan. 13 ■ 12:30 Circle 3. at the home of Agnes Smith 7 30 Chancel Choir practice GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 9459414 Sunday. Jan. 24 • B:I5 Church School, (all ages) 1000 Worship AAL Branch alter Thursday Jan. 21 • 4:15 Children's Chr.. 7 30 Sr Choir Saturday. Jan 23 • 9:30 Conf. 7. Tuesday. Jan. 26 9.30 Wordwatchers. ZOO Stephen FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone |6!6) 945 9574 David B Nelson. Jr Pastor. Phone 945-9574 Sunday. Jan. 24 9 00 a.m Children's Choir. 9 30 a.m Church School. 10:30 am .Coffee Fellowship. 10:30 a m. Radio Broadcast WBCH 1100 a.m Worship "Follow Me'. Mark I 14-20; 5 00 pm Mi Hi Youth Fellowship. 6 00 p.m Sr Hi. Youth Fellowship 7.00 p.m. Christian Unity Ser­ vice • Word of Faith Church. Monday. Jan. 25 ■ 7 pm Scouts Wednesday. Jan. 26, 3:00 Den. 6:30 p.m. Wcbelo* Thursday. Jan. 27 - 6:30 p.m. Wcbelo*, 6:30 p.m. Bell Choir. 7 30 p m Chancel Choir HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OP GOD. 1674 Wert Slate Road Pastor J A Campbell Phone 9452285 Sunday School 9 45 a.m.; Worship II B4B.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 pm. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broad­ way. Rev. David D Garrett Phone 941 2229 Parsonage. 945-3195 Church. When a Christian experience makes you a member. *30 am. Sunday School; 1045 a m. Worship Service. 6 p m. Fellowship Worship. 7 p m. Wednesday Prayer. HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. :«I7 F Marshall Rev. Steven Palm. PaMor. Sunday Morning SuiuUy Schivrl • 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7 30. Pnryer Meeting Wednesday Night - 7 30 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 5. Jeff.ritt-. Frthcr Leon Pohl. Partoe. Satur­ day Mass 4JO pan-: Sunday Masses 5 a m and 11 a.m. confessions Saturday 4:00-4JO p m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd. Russell A. Sarver. Pastor. Phone 945-9224 Worship service 10:30 ajB.. evening service 6 p.m.. cLtsaes for all ages *45 a.m. Sunday school. Tuesday. Cottage frsyer Meeting 7 00 p m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENB. 1716 North Broadway. Rev James E. Lehman Pastor. Sunday Services .9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour: 11 00a m Morning Worship Service; 6.00 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults Teens and Children. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Mary Hom olficiating Country Chapel Church School 9 00 a m Worship 10.15 am Banficld Church; Worship Service 9 00; Church School Monday. 4:15 Io 5:30 p.m. LANDMARK BAPTIST CHAPEL. 116 N. Michigan. Hartings (COA Bldg I across from Hartings -Savings A Loan. Maurice Hammond, pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m. worship II am. Evening 6 p.m Wednes­ day 7 p.m. pray meetrng and Bible study, call 944-8817 for location FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 94B M04 Kenneth W. Gamer, Pastor. James R. Bar­ rett. Asst to the parlor in youth Sunday Service* Sunday School 9.45 a m Morn­ ing Worship 11:00 s.m Evening Worship 6 p.m Wednesday. Family Night, 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru I. 700 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 700 p m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 pan. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 ajn Kings Kid* (Children's Choir!. Sunday morning ser­ vice broadcast WBCH. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings. Leonard Davis Pastor Ph. 9412256 or 945-9429. Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m-. Worship 11 a.m . Youth 5 p.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m., Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m. Nursery foe ill services. Wednesday: CYC 6:45 p.m.. prayer and Bible study 7 p.m. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Avenue. Harting*. Ml 4905B Norman Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office: 941-4201 home. Schedule of services Sunday. Wor­ ship 10 a m.. Bible School Him. Even­ ing service 6 p.m. Wednesday, Bible Study 7 p.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 South al M-79 Robert Mayo, pastor phone 945-4T95. Robert Fuller, choir dir-iur Sunday schedule. 9 3U a m. Fetk.^stup and Coffee; 9:45 a.m Sunday Scluxil; 11 .00 a m Morning Worship; 6 <10 p.m. Evening Worship; 7.00 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services. Iruufvwtalion provided to and fnwn morn, ing services. Prayer meeting. 7 00 p m, Wednesday JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Honings and lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY af Hastings, Inc. Insurance for your Ute, Home. Business ond Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hostings -• Nashville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hasting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS F.D.LC. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER N. I.ood'.s, - Ho»nn,» Hilmer Dickman James G. Carroll ZEELAND - Hilmer Dickman, 93, of Zeeland died Dec. 30, 1987. Mr. Dickman was married to Florence Uriel. He was a teacher and coach in the Lake Odessa school system during 1927-29, then moving to Zeeland where he continued leaching for 26 years and was also the principal. On his retire­ ment in 1954 he was elected Justice of the Peace for 12 years. He was veteran of WWI and was active in Community affairs. Mr. Dickman is survived by his wife, Florance; one son, Lawrence of zieland, and one daughter of Saline; one sister-in-law, Helen Dickman and a brother-in-law, Rev. Eshmeyer. Services were held at the Second Reformed Church. Burial was in Zeeland. MIDDLEVILLE - James G. Carroll, 56, of Middleville, died Thursday, January 14, 1988 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Carroll was bom on July 6,1931 atKalamo, Mi., the son of Maynard anti Eva (Pull­ man) Carroll. He married JoAnne Travis on June 3, 1956. Mr. Carroll was employed at Bradford White for 30 years as a porcelain finisher. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge and UAW #1002 and worked with the Boy Scouts for 25 years. Surviving are his wife, JoAnne; children, Marvin and Carol Carroll of Hastings, Max and Vai Carroll of Grand Rapids, Brenda Ulrich, Christine Carroll, Diane and Jim Slagel, Dawn Ballard all of Middleville; six grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Margaret Ashley of Battle Creek, Mrs. Bob (Annajean) Hanna of Fla., Mrs. Betty Somers of Battle Creek; one brother, Maynard Carroll, Jr. of Germany; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, January 18, at Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with the Rev. Richard Gregory officiating. Burial was at Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scouts of America or American Cancer Society. Arrangements were by Beeler Funeral Home Eleanore A. Mueller BATTLE CREEK - Eleanore A. Mueller went lobe with the Lord on January 13,1988 at Leila Hospital of Battle Creek. Eleanore, born April 22, 1910 in Chicago, HL, was the daughter of Arthur C. and Kather­ ine (Slouf) Gearhart. She graduated frem Harrison Technical High School in 1926 aid started work with the John Sexton Company at the age of sixteen. Eleanore was married to Walter Mueller in 1929. He preceded her in death in 1957. Mrs. Mueller retired from the Michigan National Bank of Battle Creek after approxi­ mately 20 years of service. Surviving are two sons, Carl Mueller of Battle Creek and Art Mueller of Hastings; one sister, Mrs. Irene Gingrich of Carpentersville, III., five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held January 15,1988 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home of Battle Creek with Pastor Kenneth Gamer of Hastings Baptist Church officiating. Burial was at Floral Lawn Cemetery of Battle Creek. Goldie I. White HICKORY CORNERS - Goldie I. White, 92, of 10202 North 42nd SL, Hickory Comers, passed away Sunday, January 10, 1988 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mrs. White was born on October 9,1895 in Indiana, the daughter of William and Mary (Flannery) Decker. She moved with her family, as a young child, to Oceana County, MI. She had lived at the present residence for the last 21 years and was formerly of Battle Creek. Mrs. White is survived by one son. Gene Woolley of Hickory Comers; one granddaugh­ ter and her husband, Susan and Fred Cummins of Battle Creek; two grandsons and their wives, Mark and Kim Woolley of Delton, Steven and Taliga Woolley of Augusta; and six great­ grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert White in 1967. Services were held January 13, 1988 at Williams Funeral Home in Delton, with Pastor Lee Smith of the Gull Lake Bible Church offi­ ciating. Burial was at Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Richard H. Riggs HASTINGS - Richard H. Riggs, 90, of 656 N. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, died Tuesday, Janu­ ary 12, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Riggs was bom on December 6, 1897 in Wayland Township, the son of Edward and Lillie (Damoth) Riggs. He was raised in Wayland Township and graduated from Wayland High School. On May 16,1953, he married Marian A. Echlinaw. Mr. Riggs operated his own farm in Wayland, then moved to Hastings in 1953. He worked at Hayes Body for 6 years and Nash Kelvinator in Grand Rapids. He retired in June of 1965 from American Motors in Grand Rapids after 30 years of employment. He was a member of the Odd Fellows in Wayland. Mr. Riggs is survived by his wife, Marian; two nephews, John Riggs of Florida and William Manning of Rockford. Services were held at 1:00 pm, Thursday. Janu­ ary 14,1988 at Girrbach Funeral Home with the Rev. David B. Nelson officiating. Burial was at Elmwood Cemetery in Wayland. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. Howard V. Fogle WARREN, OH - Howard Vernon Fogle, 86, of Warren, Ohio and formerly of Iroquois Trail, Algonquin Lake died Tuesday, January 12, 1988 in Warren. Mr. Fogle was bom on March 28, 1901 in Oakwood, Ohio, the son of Herman and Myrtle (Burt) Fogle. He received his engineering degree in automobile engineering in 1936 from Internationa! Business College. He married Blanche E. Eakins on September 22,1924. She preceded him in death in Decem­ ber 1984. Mr. Fogle was employed by the engineering (department of Oldsmobile in Lansing from 1937 to 1963. He was a member and deacon at South Baptist Church, Lansing and taught Sunday (school classes. He also was a representative of iGideons Memorial National Bibles and was irecently affiliated with Wesley United Methodist Church of Warren. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. ’ ’era Pryor of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Lee (Joan) Best of San Marcos, CA., Mrs. Alice Bentley of Warren; one daughter-in-law, Janet Fogle of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.; one sister, Mrs. Marie Schultz of Defiance, OH.; 13 grandchil­ dren; two great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were two sons, Dr. Harold Fogle and infant son Walter Fogle; two brothers, Edward and Donald; a sister, Mrs. Helen Bell. Funeral services were held Saturday at Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Oakwood, Ohio, with the Rev. Mike Hemmiek and Rev. Dick Andrus officiating. Burial was at Little Au Glaize Cemetery, Melrose, Ohio. Arrangements were by Taylor Funeral Home, Oakwood. Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 3173 Schoenhcrr Rd., Warren, Ohio, 48093 or Grandchildren’s Educational Fund. Sean Micah Kidder HASTINGS - Scan Micah Kidder, three month old infant son of Tony and Suzanne (Procfrock) Kidder, of 7682 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings, died Sunday, January 17, 1988 al his residence. Sean was bom in Hastings on October 19, 1987. Besides his parents, Scan is survived by three brothers, Stephen, Joey and Todd, all at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Procfrock of Hastings; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Kidder of Hastings; maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Florence Babcock of Hastings. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Janu­ ary 20 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Mayo officiating. Burial was at the Dowl­ ing Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Love, Inc. Nashville Area Mina E. Francisco --------- JANUARY IS MARCH OF DIMES MONTH Mildred I. Jones Minniev Brewer KALAMAZOO - Mrs. Minniev Brewer, 92, of 6595 Ravine Rd., Kalamazoo, passed away at home Wednesday, January 13, 1988. Mrs. Brewer was bom May 16,1895 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of William and Coral (Ulam) McLain. "Prescriptions" -118$. Jefferson ■ 945-3429 Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hostings, M.chigon She had lived for the past year at the Kalamazoo address with her granddaughter Deborah Jager. She had previously lived in Delton on Floria Road from 1964 until 1987. She was married to William Brewer July 2, 1914, and he preceded her in death in February, 1968. Mrs. Brewer was a charter member of The Convenant Church of Kalamazoo. Surviving are three daughters, Lucinda Johns­ ton of Delton, Mrs. Stephen (Ethel) Scott of Delton and Mrs. Merle (Mac) Fowler of Delton; six grandchildren; fourteen great granchildrcn; one great, great grandchild. Mrs. Brewer was preceded in death by a daughter, Ila Holston in 1940 and a son, William in 1982. Funeral services were held Friday at The Covenant Church of Kalamazoo, with the Pastor Charles Anderson officiating. Interment River­ side Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Covenant Church of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Visiting Nurses Association or Kalamazoo Senior Services. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton Rolland A. Lyons _______ KALAMAZOO - Rollrod A. (Bob) Lyons, S3, died Thursday, January 14, 1988 at Provincial House Nursing Hoihe, Kalamazoo. Mr. Lyons was born on February 8, 1904 at Fenton, Ml. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan. He married Ruth L. Becker in 1928. She preceded him in death in 1985. Mr. Lyons managed businesses in Michigan, retiring from Lake Hills Farm in Delton in 1975. He served on the boards of Barry County Tele­ phone and Barry County Commissioners for many years. Surviving arc one son. Bob Lyons of Ann Arbor; two daughters, Susan Home of Kalama­ zoo, Joey Hagan of Kuko Beach, Fla.; one sister, Dorothy Lyons of Santa Barbara, Ca.; eight grandchildren; seven nieces and nephews. Private funeral services have been held. Memorial contributions may be made to Hands on Museum, 219 E. Huron Sl, Ann Arbor, Mi. Arrangements were made by Truesdale Funer­ al Home. Hastings Kiwanis Club presents... & GOOD SPIRITS WOULD TBSVEL SERIES featuring ... CLINT DENN’S 128 S. Jefferson Downtown Hastings 948-4042 (Grecian ©bgsseg Catch a NEW WAVE at... Friday, Jan. 22 >7 pm. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev. Mary Horn officaling Banlield Sunday School 9:00; Banfield Worship 9J0. Country Chapel Sunday School 9:30; Country Chapel Wor­ ship 10 30 WOODWORKERS A national supplier of plywood parts to the office furniture industry is now taking appli­ cations: Machine & Press Operators ’5.50 Per Hour Greece has boon called "The Birthplace of Culture . The appreciation and pursuit of excellence did indeed originate in Greece. Il was fostered in music, athletics, philosophy, poetry and drama. 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She was employed for 16 years at the Beverly Manor Nursing Home where she retired in 1985, due to poor health. She was married to Lyle Fran­ cisco November 22, 1963. Mrs. Francisco is survived by her husband, Lyle Francisco; one daughter, Mrs. Edwin (Nancy) Schutte of Delton; one son, Daniel Munger of Otsego; one step-daughter, Mrs. Dari (Gloria) Herbert of Delton; two step-sons, John Francisco of Plainwell and Ronald Francisco of Richlard; five grandchildren; 2 great­ grandchildren; many step-grand and great­ grandchildren; two brothers, Clyde Gorton of Grand Rapids and Gorham Gorton of Wcllson, MI; scrvcral nieces and nephews. Cremation took place and a Graveside Memor­ ial Service was held at 11 a.m. January 16,1988, at Hicks Cemetery near Martin with Rev. Elmer Faust officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. DELTON - Mildred I. Jones, 71, of9220 Keller Rd., Delton died Monday, January 18, 1988 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Jones was bom on January 19, 1916 at Rutland Twp., the daughter of John and Irma (Pratt) Johnson. She was raised in the Delton area and attended Prairieville, Hastings and Plainwell schools, graduating from Plainwell High School in 1934. She married Nelson Jones in 1935. They lived in the Prairieville, Wall Lake and Hastings areas. She lived for the past eight years at her present address. Mrs. Jones was a member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Shirley) Alloft of Delton, Mrs. Lee (Loretta “Babe”) Satterfield of Hastings; son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Barbara Jones of Hastings; 18 grandchildren; 15 great grandchil­ dren; two brothers, Jeny Johnson and John John­ son both of Hastings; one sister, Mrs. Loretta Cuylcr of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson on February 3,1968 and a great grandson Colin AltofL Funeral services will be held Thursday, Janu­ ary 21 at 1:30 p.m. at Wren Funeral Home, with the Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. officiating. Burial will be al Rutland Twp. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made 1o the Michigan Heart Association. Reservations Recommended Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S . Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10 a.m.; Wor*hip 11 a.m ; Evening Service at 7 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastmp. Saturday .Mas* 6 30 pm Sunday Masa 9:30 am The Church Page is D. ought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: Albert Darling GRAND RAPIDS - Albert Darling, 80. of Grand Rapids died Sunday, Jan. 17, 1988 at Blodgett Hospital. Mr. Darling was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Darling. He lived in Portland and Jeni­ son before going to the Clark Memorial Home. Mr. Darling is survived by his wife, Vada Trunpower Darling; one daughter, Marleah of Jenison; in-laws, Ray and Velma Trumpower of Lake Odessa, Nellie Landon of Jenison; and Carl Fuller. Services were held at the Grandville Chapel of Cooks Funeral Home in Grand Rapids. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Arrangements were made by the Cooks Funeral Home of Grand Rapids. Apply at... Davidson Plyforms, Inc. 5505 33rd St. S.E. Grand Rapids or ... Call Joe Cobb 616-956-0033 HASTINGS CENTRAL AUDITORIUM at the door . (single admission) . . . ont.j: $^50 �Tne Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 21, 1988 — Page 5 Lester-Baylor united in marriage Oct. 2 Morris-Jansen announce engagement Jonnic and Barbara Morris of Vermontville and Wilbur and Irene Jansen of Forest Grove, Oregon are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their children, Sherry Morris and Mike Jansen. In partnership with his parents, Mike works on the family dairy farm. Sherry is currently employed in bookkeeping at The Reminder. An April 9. 1988 wedding is being planned. Hamman-Bremer united in marriage Kellie Sue Hamman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Hamman of Pointe Verda Beach, FL., and John Phillip Bremer, son of Lois Bremer and the late Thomas Bremer of Middleville were united in marriage at the First Methodist Church of Hastings. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dave Nelson and Kenneth Bremer, the groom's brother. The bride wore a Victorian style dress with her bridesmaids in mauve and purple tea­ length gowns. Maid of honor was Molly Motor, with bridemaids Teri Wolf. Brenda Walker and Tammy Fuller. Flowergirl was Jennifer Tobin. Tom Bremer, the groom's brother, served as best man with groomsmen Mike Schondelmayer, Kevin Hamman and Kent Hamman, the bride's brothers. The ringbearer was Brian Enders with Ken Rinvelt and Rick Schcnkcl as ushers. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. David Enders of Middleville. Organist was Laurel Rock of Middleville with solos by Barbara Ruiter of Arizona and Kevin Hamman, brother of the bride, of Kalamazoo. After a honeymoon in the Bahamas, the couple resides in Hastings. Schilzes to observe 25th wedding anniversary Friday, Oct. 2, 1987 was the date chosen by Wade Michael Lester and Kristen Noel Baylor to unite their love in marriage Kristy is the daughter of Dick and Lois Baylor, and Wade is the son of Dari and Carlenc Lester. Wade and Kristy were married by Pastor Art Rhoades in the Victory Lane Assembly of God Church in Delton. Darla Dcibcrt stood up with Kristy as her matron of honor, with Andrea Vandcrbocgh and Dawn Morris as bridesmaids. Jody Adams stood up with Wade as his best man. with Randy Klinger and Vince Lester as groomsmen. Brent McConnan and Tim McPhee were ushers. The bridal party wore black accented with teal. The bride wore a white satin gown with a detachable train. The bodice was trimmed in pearls, sequins, and lace. The veil had three strings of pearls that met in back by two small silk bouquets of roses. The bride carried three lilies and the groom's mother carried the Bi­ ble from her wedding. The couple spent their honeymoon in the Poconos Mountains of Pen­ nsylvania. They now reside at Fair Lake in Delton. Hurless-Dickinson announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hurless Jr. of Hastings are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Joy Elaine, to Virgil Dickinson of Grand Rapids. Virgil is the son of Floyd and Lorraine Dickinson of Grand Rapids, and is employed at Allied Finishing. Joy is employed at the Corral Restaurant of Grand Rapids. A May 14 wedding is planned. Local Birth Announcements The children of Robert and Sandra Schilz are pleased to announce the 25th wedding an­ niversary of the’r parents. Robert and Sandra were married on Dec. 28, 1962. at the Oneida Gospel Church in Grand Ledge. We will be celebrating their 25 years together on Sunday. Jan. 31. between 2:30-5 p.m. al their home on Butler Road, Nashville. Friends and relatives are invited. Kidder-Swiger united in marriage Dec. 17 Jerry Swiger and Joy Kidder are pleased to announce their marriage on Dec. 17. 1987. in private company at their home in Woodland. IT’S A GIRL Mark and Margaret Christiansen. Hastings. Jan. 13, 6:53 p.m.. 8 lbs., 3*6 ozs. Daniel and Brenda Armbruster. Lake Odessa, 1:14 p.m., 8 lbs.. 12 ozs. IT’S A BOY Benjamin Wayne Hook, son of Rodney and Carlenc Hook of Middleville. Bom Sunday. Jan. 3 at 6:12 p.m. at Saint Mary's Hospital. He weighed 7 lbs., 11 ozs. and was 21 inches long. Proud grandparents arc John and Bar­ bara Carpenter of Delton and Margaret Bailey of Battle Creek. Jolene Hess and Chris Thomson, Nashville. Jan. 12, 3:05 a.m., 7 lbs.. 916 ozs. Glenn and Pamela Godbey. Nashville, 7:59 a.m., 8 lbs., 11 ozs. Timothy and Felicity Laurie. Hastings, Jan. 16. 4:48 p.m., 8 lbs., 13 ozs. TWINS Wayne and Louann Selby. Hastings. Jan. 16. Girl: 3:14 p.m., 6 lbs., 5'6 ozs.. Boy: 4:27 p.m., 7 lbs.. 10 ozs. School support staff rejects contract offer Thomas-Madsen united in marriage Dec. 12 Sandra Lou Thomas and Lawrence Alton Madsen exchanged wedding vows on Dec. 12, 1987, in a doublering ceremony perform­ ed by Pastor John Heatherington at the Faith Baptist Church located at East Grand Street, Hastings. The bride is the daughter of Norma and William Pierce, and Owen Thomas, all of Hastings. The groom is the son of Beverly Wil«~ ' Nashville, and JoAnn and Edward Mad . of Battle Creek. The bride was escorted by her father, Owen, with her sister. Leslie Smitn, serving as matron of honor. The groom's best man was William Ledbet­ ter. the ushers were brothers Danny and Dar­ rel Madsen. Russell Nash played accompaniment and sang. Upon leaving the church, the new limosine service added a special touch with a ride, credited to Rod and Vicki Thomas, brother and sister-in-law of the bride. The reception was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, where all enjoyed a buffet meal and danced to the music of the •Southern Pride” band from Battle Creek. Kathy Madsen, sister of the groom, and friends helped arrange and cater the festive occasion. The couple resides at 319 E. Green St., Hastings. Gladys Eggleston to observe 90th birthday A card shower is being held to honor Gladys (Eggleston) Carter's 90th birthday on Jan. 26. Gladys enjoys crocheting, and recently won first prize in the state and na­ tional Grange contest. She is formerly of Mid­ dleville and now resides at the MJ. Clark Memorial Home at 1546 Sherman St. S.E.. Grand Rapids, MI 49506. Rudd-Geren announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. William Rudd of Middleville wish to announce the engagement of their daughter. Nancy Anne, to Mitchell Geren Sr. Nancy is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and Mitchell is retired from the Navy. A February wedding is planned. The Hastings Educational Support Person­ nel Association, which has operated for several months without a contract, has re­ jected a proposed three-year pact and re­ quested a fact-finder. The HESPA is made up of 39 secretaries, custodians and maintenance workers in the Hastings school system. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said the secretaries had belonged to the Hastings Educational Secretaries Associa­ tion and that contract ran out in June 1986. Members of the HESA met with represen­ tatives of the Michigan Employee Relations Commission, during which time negotiations were halted, he said. After no new contract could be made bet­ ween the HESA and the school board, HESA members affiliated with the Hastings Custodial Maintenance Association, formed the HESPA and worked under the custodian's contract until that contract ran out in June 1987. Neither Schoessel nor Robert Glasgow, president of the HESPA. would comment on the stumbling blocks preventing agreement on a contract. "We feel that we've gotten the points of difference down to where it’s just a few.” Schoessel said. The next step, said Schoessel. will be to have a fact finder from the MERC meet with both parties, look into issues and determine "what he believes to be the facts,” said Schoessel. The fact finder may find informa­ tion in favor of the board or in favor of the HESPA. said Schoessel, but whatever the results, the information will not be binding. “He will issue a statement of findings about the whole situation and recommend what he thinks they should do.” said Schoessel. A mediator from the MERC met witn representatives from both groups three times before Christmas, but failed to reach an agreement, said Schoessel. Odyssey to Greece this Friday A sparkling essence, a conception of form and beauty so pure and noble that its culmination was the Golden Age. That's the Greecian Odyssey, which is next in the Hastings Kiwanis Club’s World Travel Series. The next installment will be shown Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Central School Auditorium in Hastings. Tickets are $2.50. The film will be narrated by Clint Denn. SchOOl dCflClt QVO\N S...story continued from page 1 "I think the longer we wait, the harder it is," said Baxter, adding that the board should "bite the bullet now." Vice President Larry Haywood said it would be "pretty devastating" to cut $210,000 from the budget. "I think it's okay to tighten our belts, but before we make drastic cuts, I think we should ask the voters if they think these programs should be cut," he suggested. "The state isn't helping like it said it would." Schoessel said a millage increase proposal might be a way to generate enough money to help with next years's budget if slate aid decreases again. Otherwise, the district will have to make some "deep cuts," he said. "It will take the school system back to where it was in the early 1980s" he explained. ”We can't rely on the state." Schoessel said administrators and members of the board's finance committee have been examining possible cuts since the beginning of the year, although he could not say what those cuts might be. "We've been discussing this problem and putting price tags on them, but at this point, it's premature to say where those cuts will be," said Schoessel. In Monday's budget amendment, money from gifts and an adult tutoring grant increased revenue by $5,587, bringing the total revenue to $10,506,795. Schoessel said that because money from the gifts and grants have to be reflected in the revenue and the expenditures. Total expenditures for the year now stand at $10,764,265, an increase of $39,532. An anticipated $25,000 in categorical state aid was not received, he said, thus increasing the expenditures. That aid would have gone toward counseling in the elementary schools and a program for academically frustrated students in the middle school. Schoessel explained that the district is not in the red by $257,000. That "relative" deficit, he said is covered by money in the fund balance - the system's savings account. An additional $210,000 remains in the fund balance, he said, but board members have already indicated they do not want to take any more out of that account. "And, honestly, we don't want to (deplete those funds). If you do that, you don't have anything stored away for an emergency," he said, comparing it to a personal savings account. "We've been trying to conserve our money this year and we're doing a good job of it," he added. In other business: The board accepted a gift of approximately $1,600 from the Pleasantview School Parent-Teacher Association to be used to purchase a computer system. Razor’s Edge, a local hair salon, donated S961 worth of make-up and display cases to be used in the middle school home economics classroom as part of the self-awareness and self-improvement units in the family matters class. C. Eugene Service submitted his resignation as a bus driver, by will continue to serve as a substitute. LaVonna Holtrust has been transfered to a custodial assignment at the middle school. The board approved an inoculation policy which had been proposed al the December meeting. The policy states that parents of students with incomplete inoculation records will have one month to provide the school with information or get necessary shots or the student will be removed. The board was told of other policies which will be voted on at the Feb. 15 meeting. Among them is a policy which would require an additional year of mathematics needed to meet graduation requirements at the high school. Competency testing and endorsements are two other graduation requirements which have been discussed. Schoessel said those matters will be further discussed after the state makes recommendations. The district currently requires one credit or one year of math, he said, and about 70 percent of the students take two or more years of mathematics. The new requirement will become effective with the graduating class of 1992, he said. A curriculum document regarding AIDS instruction was presented to the board. Schoessel said the district currently follows state recommendations on the spreading and prevention of communicable diseases including AIDS. If passed, the new policy would provide for supplemental materials in a required class. He added that although AIDS instruction will be given in one class, the topic of AIDS may come up in other courses. Two changes were recommended, which would put two additional courses in the high school curriculum. Work experience, similar to "Co-op" (for working students), would be added because "some of the things called co-op are not really co-op situations; they're really work experience situations," said Schoessel. Yearbook, which is now an after-school project at the high school, could become an accredited, in-school course, if approved. The course stresses four areas, stfiolSchoessel journalism, graphic arts, computers and business. Currently, a staff member is paid a stipend to work with students on the yearbook after school. Schoessel said the administration is asking board members and residents to suggest system-wide goals which would provide a focus for the objectives and projects of groups and individuals in the school system. Anyone with comments or suggestions is asked to write or call the administration office, he said Hastings grad named ‘Citizen of the Year’ Rick Abbey, a 1968 graduate of Hastings High School, has been named Citizen of the Year by the Oregon Association of Child Care Workers. He has been employed by the Lane County branch of the State Childrens Service Division in Eugene. Ore., for the past 11 years. Abbey received his bachelor of arts from Central Michigan University and his master's degree in social work at Michigan State University. He is married to the former Nancy Bcutler of Holland and has two sons. Eric and Luke, presently residing in Junction City. Orc. Abbey is the son of former Hastings resident Robert and Betty Abbey. For 8.65%' & GOOD SPIRITS 128 S. Jefferson Downtown Hastings Reservations Recommended 948-4042 SUNDAY BRUNCH Served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us for a truly superb buffet... $ r~79 5 / Seniors ................................. 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Ml t Phone 948-4033 OR CALL OUR OTHER OET CENTER IN PLAINWELL ’.itrtSi Phone 685-6881 Did® Center Dear Ann Landen: I felt compelled to res­ pond to Jerry's wife. She said her husband, at 37. was the picture of health, but drank beer in “incredible amounts." My husband, too. is extremely handsome, wcll-respccted and has never missed a day of work due to alcohol. That was one of the ways he denied his alcoholism. He also used phrases like. “1 only drink beer." "I never drink before noon." and “I can quit any time I want." And he did quit - dozens of times. At 37. Bill’s life began to change. The fairy-tale marriage of seven years started to fall apart. Arguments became more frequent and Bill became verbally abusive. Public ap­ pearances were an embarrassment. Our onecintense physical relationship cooled con­ siderably. His memory began to fail. His health began to deteriorate. Colds turned to bronchitis. Bronchitis turned to pneumonia. There were prostate problems. The final blow was a heart attack at 39. Bill was scared. He thought he was going to die and sought counseling. The counselor told him that he was in serious trouble. Two days later Bill checked into an alcohol recovery center, heavily indoctrinated with the A.A. principles. It saved his life. To “Jerry's Wife" I say. learn as much as you can about alcoholism. It's a disease, not a character defect. Go to Al-Anon. Il can save your sanity. And now for a the good news: Next month Bill will celebrate one full year of sobriety. He is a new man. physically, mentally and emotionally. The magic is back in our mar­ riage. We can laugh and love again. I wish the same for you. -- Babe in Kansas. Dear Babe: So do I. Thanks for a great let­ ter of encouragement. If I hear anything from Jerry's wife. I'll let you know. Quiche disaster not funny Dear Ann Landers: My dear spouse work­ ed two hours preparing a quiche for dinner. The recipe called for a 9-inch pie plate. “Elia” used a cake tin with a removable bot­ tom. When she took it out of the oven, the quiche dribbled out all over the stove. The look of shock and disbelief on her face was simply hilarious. When I stopped laughing 1 said. “I can’t wait to tell your parents about this. It’s the I tinniest darned thing I've seen in years." Ella became furious. She called me insen­ sitive and cruel. I say she overreacted. Is this funny or not? --S.G.H. (Stars and Stripes) Scar S.G.H.: It’s funny to me. but I didn't work for two hours putting the quiche together. Obviously Ella was humiliated and didn't want her parents to know. I hope you were gentleman enough to keep your lip zipped. Phantom pregnancy happens Dear Ann Landers: About the letter from "Carol" who toughl she was pregnant and ex­ perienced all the classic symptoms -- morning nausea, weight gain, food craving, etc.: As a registered nurse. I have seen many such cases. This condition is called pseudocyeses or phantom pregnancy. Queen Mary 1 of England was so eager to produce as heir that she suffered from this problem for well beyond nine months. Husbands, too. get into the act. Sym­ pathetic males have been known to suffer from morning sickness and odd food crav­ ings. Even more common are husbands who experience "labor pains." Somewhere there’s a fascinating unwrilka book about pregnancy. -- L.J.B. (R.N.) Dear R.N.: I’ll be. you could write it. Why not give it a go? 976 numbers give headache Dear Ann Landers: I read your column very often, but I have nevei been motivated to write until now. When 1 saw that letter about the 976 phone numbers. I knew I had to speak up. 1 have a 15-ycar-old boy who uses the 976 number all too often. When I approached him about it he said it was for sports updates, etc. I called one of the numbers to check and 1 was horrified at what I heard. The call lasted about three minutes. I was sick to my stomach after 30 seconds. 1 talked to my son calmly about the calls and asked if he could explain his feelings. I wanted to know what he got out of such filth. He was reluctant to respond even though he has always been quite open with me. His only comment was that he had been having trouble getting a girlfriend. (I should tell you that he is tall and good-looking but somewhat shy.) To add to my troubles (or his. I don't know which) I found three-ring binders filled with photos of bikini-clad models and ads for por­ no videos. He has not ordered anything to my knowledge, but I am afraid that may be the next step. I want to nip this in (he bud it I cat. Please suggest something. -- Worried Mom in North HollywtKxl. Calif. Dear Mom: ll sounds to me as if your son is quite normal. Moreover, the communication between you two appears io lx- very good. Inform your son (hat if he wants to call those 976 numbers in the future, he will have to pay for them. (I’ll bet he’ll soon decide that he’s had enough.) Also tell him if he orders any porno films you’d like to take a look at them with him. This should dampen his en­ thusiasm considerably. The important thing is for your son to know that he can talk to you about anything. As he becomes more mature, his fascination with the sleazy stuff will diminish, and eventually it will die a natural death brought on by boredum. Teen suffers from OCD Dear Ann Landers: Since I was 13. I’ve had a problem that has been getting worse. I’m 19 now and it is taking over my life. It's called OCD -- obsessive-compulsive disorder. 1 managed to keep it a secret from everyone until six months ago when 1 told my fiance. He has been very supportive and wanks me to see a doctor, but I refuse because I don’t believe this is a medical problem. I frequently feel dirty even though 1 wash my hands several times a day (maybe three dozen). If hand-washing doesn’t make me feel clean. 1 will take a shower and put all my clothes in the wash. Washing my clothes is very time-consuming because 1 must go through at least 12 steps. Sometimes I have no clothes to wear because they arc all m the wash. I hate the way I am, but J don’t know how to stop. This compulsion has taken over mv ife and made me miserable Some days I led like commiting suicide. There must be others out there like me and we all need help. What can we do.’ Unclean in Canda. Dear Canada: I have dealt with the problem of obsessive-compulsive behavior in this space many times. Sorry you missed it. It is well known that we all have little rituals we perform, but when they take over our lives, they cease to be normal. Some new drugs have been developed that have been found to be effective. They are not FDA approved yet. but with several drugs ap­ proval is imminent. Contact the ObsessicCompulsive Disorder Foundation, Inc. (P O. Box 60, Vernon. Conn. 06066) for names and locations of clinics around the country that have been authorized to distribute these drugs under FDA guidelines. Planning a wedding? What’s right? What’s wrong? "The Ann Landers Guide for Brides" will relieve your anxiety. To receive a copy, send $2.50 plus a No. 10. self-addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988. LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Hastings students to put on ‘Anything Goes’ play Once again the students of Hastings High have begun preparations for the annual musical. In this year’s production, ‘‘Anything Goes", not only the familiar faces of past pro­ ducers will perform, but also some fresh ones as well. The cast consists of seniors Tom Corkins as Billy Crocker and Amy Gibson as Hope Har­ court. Corkins has been a member of the musicals for four years and Gibson for three. Heidi Frye, in her fourth year, has been cast as Reno Sweeney. Deb Hensley will portray the character Miss Bonnie. This is Hensleys third year. Senior Roy Brown will be playing Moonface Martin, and Sir Evelyn Oakleigh will be played by Darren Monteith. The supporting cast will be as follows: angels: Jancllc Hoekstra. Anna Solmes. Deb Tiglas; ships crew: Geoff Gibson, captain; Chad Gould, steward; Lewis Bolton, pursor; Barry Gibson, sailor; Jeff Warren. Ching: Scph Brenton. Media: Abby Forbes, reporter; Tom Wiswell, cameraman. Dancers: Wendy Ulrich. Cris Sarver. Ludwcin Bos, Karla Halstead. Angie Ehcrdt. Dana Markley. Chris Sherry. Chorus: Heather Haas, Karen Hamilton. Julie Lord. Jacquic Daniel, Trudy Cole. Man­ di Gillons, Melody Morgan and Melissa Winick. The cast is lead by director, Patricia Aumick. Aumick is assisted by Sally Fuller­ ton, Bill Astle, and Sara Vos. student director. * Your wedding plans should start at ... 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MORTGAGE SALE State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING by—Esther Walton The Lone Stars ball team failed to shine in 1868...Why village reservoir was not built on court yard is revealed...Part II File No. 87 19845-SE Estole ol ROWALIEN E. VICKERY. Deceased TAKE NOTICE: On February 11. 1988 at 10:30 a.m.. in the probate cou'troom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will hold on the Petition of Gladys A. Kolka. for commencement of pro­ ceedings, for probata of o purported Will of the deceased dated June 12. 1987. and for granting of administration to Gladys A. Kolka. and for a deter­ mination of heirs. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims ogoinst the Estate must be presented to Gladys A. Kolka. 2810 N. East 1 Sih Terrace. Wilton Manors, Florida 33334. and proof thereof, with copies of the claims, filed with the Court on or before April 11. 1988. Notice is further given that the estate will bo thereupon assigned to persons appearing of record entitled thereto. The last known address of the deceased was 525 W. Apple Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. his Social Securi­ ty number was 362-14-3113. and the dato of death of said deceased was June 29. 1987. January 14. 1988 David H. Tripp (P2929O) 206 South Broodwoy Hostings. Michigan 49058 Phone (616) 945-9585 Gladys A. Kolka Petitioner name 2610 N. East 15th Terraco Wilton Manors, Florida 33334 (1721) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT - COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE - DECEASED ESTATE Now Walldorff Furniture, plans for constructing ihis brick building were announced in 1868. This is a look at the contents of the Banner 1860-1870$. from the Banner of Oct. 28, 1948. in an article written by M.L. Cook. Part II. The construction of this “new’* brick building now the home of Walldorff Furniture and True Value Hardware, was announced in 1868. “Two more brick stores arc going up on the south side of State Street, recently burned in the big fire. They arc for Russell & Nevins and F.D. Ackley. * “According to the Banner of May 6. 1868. Nathan Barlow furnished the money to build a mill here to manufacture cloth. The mill was located on Grand Street on the west side of fall creek and not far from the Barlow & Goodyears grist mill. It operated for a time, was destroyed by fire but not rebuilt. “The Banner of May 27. 1868. proudly an­ nounces the nomination of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and Schuyler Colfax as the Republican candidates for president and vice president. "Wanted.” said the Banner of that date, "a village marshal with backbone enough to force the closing on Sunday of all retail establishments except drug stores.” “Chester Tripp, of Assyria." says the Ban­ ner of June 10. “was tarred and feathered and warned to move out of his neighborhood by citizens who objected to his having two wives in his house.” It added: "both women helped to clean the tar from the ’skeesicks* (bum).” "The issue of July 8 of that year slates that the Fourth of July address of Attorney Chas. G. Holbrook “was the best and the most elo­ quent that was ever heard in Hastings on the nation's birthday. All who heard it are agreed on that opinion.” “The Banner of Aug. 26 state that Rev. T.D. Marsh was chosen as the pastor of the Presbyterian Church of the village. He served the church faithfully for many years. He built the house at 735 W. Green Street. “The same issue reports that the capital of the local bank is to be increased. Andrew J Bowne of Praircville. has joined F. N. Galloway in the ownership of the bank, the firm name being Bowne & Galloway.” (editors note: Banks of that era were privately funded and privately run organizations. This particular bank later became the National Bank of Hastings.) “The issue of Sept. 9 says that four more brick stores arc to be added on State Street, beginning at the northeast comer of State and Jefferson and continuing eastward for four store fronts.” This is where Walldorffs Fur­ niture and part of True Value Hardware stores are now located. "According to the Banner of Sept. 16. “The renting of the pews of the Methodist Church will take place Sept. 22. at 2 p.m. The Banner of Sept. 23 says this was a very satisfactory arrangement. Would you say so?” The same issue says that the Grand River Valley Railroad had been completed to Charlotte and passenger trains were operating daily between that village and Jackson. To ac­ commodate Hastings folks who wished to use the Charlotte train going or returning, a stage line has been established between Hastings and Charlotte, to make this connection. The Banner heartily approves this arrangement and adds that riding on,the stagecoach is a pleasure and the one way trip takes only four hours." • "Speaking of Robert Pratt's new feed barn on Jefferson Street," the Banner remarked: "Our citizens can feel a just pride in this com­ modious bam." (editors note: Most 1860 residents of Hastings did not own horses or buggies. They rented or "hired" the use of one when needed. If they did own horses, they were generally housed in a feed bam. not in the resident’s backyard. The term "Carriage House” meant the building that housed just the buggies or wagons.) “J.P. Roberts. Dr. John Roberts and H.A. Goodyear arc vacationing and hunting in Min­ nesota.” says the Banner of Oct. 7. The same paper says:' "One day last week a stranger hired a team and buggy of William Tinkler to drive to Yankee Springs. He must be going yet. for nothing has been seen or heard of the man or team since then." "In its first issue after the presidential elec­ tion in 1868. the Banner rejoices over the large majority given in the county, state, and nation for Gram and Colfax. Their majority in this county.exceeded 1.300. “Editor Dewey was so pleased over the result that he returned a prophecy that the election sounded the death knell of the Democratic party. He lived long enough to learn that the Democrats refused to stay dead. They almost carried the election in 1867. In the 17 presidential elections since 1876. the Democrats have won eight times. That party is much more lively now that the Republicans wish it was. “In Dec. 8, 1868. issue and in subsequent issues, the Banner speaks of the sudden death of Prosecuting Attorney Frank Allen. His passing was mentioned with much feeling. He was a fine man highly esteemed by the people of Hastings and Barry County. “The Banner mentions the fact that the G.R.V.R.R. is building its depot in this village in the second ward, and a full half mile from the courthouse, and says "it might as well be in Nashville, so far as the convenience of the people of Hastings is concerned." (editors note: the depot was located between Railroad Street and State Street and the east end of Green St. and because people walked to the railroad depot it was not convenient). "The supervisors, at their last session in 1868. received a petition from 47 citizens of Maple Grove asking that the country prohibit the running of hogs in the highways of that township. That resolution was referred, no doubt to the prosecuting attorney for advice as to what should be done. He found that there was a state law that pro­ hibited all the four-legged hogs of Michigan from running at large in any of the highways of the state. 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Creditors ore notified that copies of all c'aims against the deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the personal represen­ tative and to the court on or before April 16. 1988. Notice is further given that lhe estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. January 19, 1988 ROGER A. HANSON Personal Representative 2709 Pinesboro. N.E. Grand Rapids. Ml 49506 363-8066 ROBERT L. BYINGTON (P-27621) 222 West Apple Street Hastings. Ml 49058 / 616-945-9557 (1-21) State ot Michigan Probate Court County ol Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 87-19850-SE Estate of Leonard E. Reed, Deceased. Social Security Number 385-10-2001. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS. ’" Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On January 7 1988. in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, o hearing was held on the petition of Deborah Ann Lutes re­ questing that she be appointed personal represen­ tative of Leonard E. Reed. Deceased who lived ot 1782 Fine Lake Road. Michigan ond who died December 11, 1987. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims ogainst the deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by moil, to both the personal represen­ tative ond to the court on or before April 15. 1988. Notice Is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. January 13. 1988 David K. Ryan (Pl9793) 835 Golden Avenue Battle Creek. Ml 49015 616/963-1087 Deborah Ann Lutes Personal Representative 817 W. Kirby Rd. Battle Creek. Ml 49017 (1/21) 963-9151 Very Competitive Rates Default having boon made in lhe terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage which was mode on the 9ih doy of July 1986. by DONNA SEARLES, as Mortgagor to FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, a credit union organized and existing under the laws of the United Stoles, as Mortgagee, ond recorded on Iho 14th day of July, 1986, in the office of the Register of Deeds lor Barry County and State of Michigan in liber 436 of Records. Page 902. on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo and unpaid on the doto hereof $34,373.55 principal and interest at 10% per annum, and no suit or pro­ ceedings al law or in equity having boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and the power of sale in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd doy of March 1988 at ten o'clock in the forenoon ol the east door of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings. State of Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Borry. there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction or vendue the premises hereinafter described, for the purpose of satisfy­ ing the amount due ond unpaid upon said mor­ tgage. together with interest to dole of sale and legal costs ond expenses, including the attorney fee al'owed by low, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest in the premises, which premises ore described as situote in the Township of Prairieville. County of Barry ond Stale of Michigan, □nd described as follows, to wit: Lots 5 and 6 of Shady Heights according to the recorded plat thereof os recorded in Liber 3 of Plots on Page 37. The period of redemption will be six months from date of sole. DATED: January 12. 1988 FOX. THOMPSON. MORRIS. STOVER & O CONNOR 610 Comerica Building Kalamazoo. 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Notice is further given that the estate will bo thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. (1/21) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT ■ COUNTY OF BARRY CLAIMS NOTICE • INDEPENDENT PROBATE Filo No. 87-19747-IE Estate of MABEL BETTS. Social Security Number 380-01 -7809. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by lhe following: The decedent, whose lost known address was Thornoppie Manor. 2700 Nashville Road, Hostings, Michigan 49058. died 5/18/87. Creditors of tho deceased are notified that oil claims against the estate will be barred unless presented within four months of the dale ol publication of this notice, or four months afler tho claim becomes due, whichever is later. Claims must be presented Io lhe independent personal representative: GEORGE C. SEELEY. 386 N. 20th Street. Battle Creek. Michigan 49015. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to tho persons entitled to it. 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State St. Hastings, Ml (616) 945-9561 BRANCH OFFICE 802 Fourth Ave. Lake Odessa, Ml (616) 374-8849 Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924 Your “Local” Savings & Loan Association is “Well and Healthy”. We are committed to investing our savings funds in the financing of Residential Properties in our local community, Hastings and Barry County. STATEMENT OF CONDITION DECEMBER 31. 1987 ASSETS: Real Estate Mortgage Loans Other Non-Mortgage Loans Real Estate Owned Stock - Federal Home Loan Bank Stock - O. & H. Service Corporation Stock ■ U.S.L. Insurance Group, Ltd. Stock • Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Government Securities Municipal Bonds Other Investments Cash on Hand and in Banks Office Building and Equipment - Net Deferred Charges Total Assets LIABILITIES Savings Accounts Demand Deposit Accounts Loans In Process Other Liabilities Deferred Income Specific Reserves General Reserves Total Liabilities: $38,107,569.65 287,477.33 4,524.38 376,100.00 30,000.00 25,000.00 23,200.00 494,718.81 2,123,326.64 1,653,594.67 3,183,201.25 1,881,548.36 299,324.84 $48,489,585.93 $37,625,849.04 5,591,121.38 342,710.20 270,809.77 263,086.42 19,740.60 4,376,268.52 $48,489,585.93 State of Michigan) County of Barry) We solemnly swear that the above is a true statement, to the best of our knowledge and belief, on the condition of the Hastings Savings & Loan Association of Hastings, Michigan at close of business, December 31, 1987. brought to you exclusively by .... *L.D Himebough DDS •D.D While DDS *G. Mancewicz DOS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids Covers Prescription Drugs & Excess Doctor Charges Medicare Won’t Pay. State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE INDEPENDENT PROBATE BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following are the most popular videocassettes as they appear in next week’s issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1988, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted We ore looking for someone with leadership skills to work in our geriatric R. Beduhn, President Music Center 130 W. State St.. Downtown Hastings FREE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE __ Use our Convenient Court Street Entrance [ Sandra K. Nichols, Secretary Subscribed and sworn to me this 13th day of January, 1988. - -----------MelodyQc Bkwman, Notary Public | My Commission Expires October 2, 1989. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 21. 1988 Batter Harper Creek___________ Saxons win ninth game in row, 79-60 No more looking ahead lor Hastings tor at least one more week. Harper Creek, the last obstacle before Fri­ day's showdown with Marshall, fell silently Tuesday as the streaking Saxons breezed to their ninth straight win of the year. 79-60. The win keeps Hastings all alone in the Twin Valley top spot at 6-0. Marshall, which battered Lakeview on Tuesday 98-61. along with Sturgis are tied tor second at 5-1. The Redskins invade Hastings this Friday. With Marshall on the horizon and with Hastings having survived shaky first halves in its last two outings, another slow start could have been anticipated against the Beavers, who were a lowly 2-3 in lhe league and 6-4 overall coming into the game. But behind an outstanding half from Mike Brown, the Sax­ ons jumped to 24-16 first quarter and 48-31 halftime leads. "We came out ready to play." said Hastings coach Denny O'Mara, whose team rests in the No. 8 position in the AP rankings. "We were coming off not necessarily an ex­ citing game against Coldwater, but we came back to do a good job against Harper Creek. "We came ready to play and that was a key." Brown, averaging 33 points per game com­ ing into the contest, tossed in 15 first quarter points and wound up hitting 10-of-l7 first half shots for 25 points. Brown finished with a game-high 39 points. O’Mara credited his team's defense, par­ ticularly the press, with the fast start. Harper Creek, who did cut the lead to 24-20 at one point in the second quarter, committed 16 first half turnovers and 21 for the game. Leading Scorers — Standings SCORERS Brown, Hastings................... 8-266-33.3 Hastings .................................... 5-0 (8-0) Long, Lakewood................... 7-197-28.1 Sturgis.................................................. 4-1(8-1)Miller, Delton......................... 8-148-18.5 Marshall........... ...........4-1 (7-1) Gee, Hastings....................... 8-125-15.6 Lakeview............................................. 3-2(5-2)Ainsworth, Lakewood......... 7-93-13.3 Harper Creek....................................... 2-3(6-4)D, Mesecar, Middleville ... .7-93-13.3 Albion.................................................... 2-3(3-5)T. Mesecar Middleville ... .7-92-13.1 Hillsdale............................................... 0-5(1-7)Forell, Maple Valley........... 9-117-13.0 Coldwater........................................... 0-5(1-7)Sprague, Middleville........... 7-80-11.4 Simpson resigns post as Hastings football coach Contending that running two varsity pro­ grams is loo much, Hastings football coach Jeff Simpson has resigned after six years. Simpson, who was recently named as the Saxon baseball coach, has coached lhe foot­ ball team since 1982. He compiled a 27-27 record with his team’s best record in I982 when Hastings was 6-3. "The main reason is that after the holidays I reviewed (he situation and now with baseball getting off the ground. I want to make sure it gets off on the right note.” said Simpson. “I don’t want to be harmful to both pro­ grams or have too many irons in the fire, so to speak." Though he is giving up the varsity head coaching position. Simpson said he intends to stay in the Hastings football program on whatever level the new head coach decides. “I’m not resigning because it isn’t fun anymore — it's still fun. I want to stay in the program." he said. Hastings Athletic Director Bill Karpinski said he will meet with superintendent Carl Schoessel and principal Steve Harbison will meet to "look at our options" for choosing a new coach. The position will first be posted within the school district. “We don’t have any time line right now." said Karpinski. "We’ll get together soon to make a plan and follow it.” . Simpson said there are no combination var­ sity baseball-football coaches in the Twin Valley and. in fact, he knows of no such duos anywhere. With many programs overlaping into other seasons, coaching one sport is plen­ ty. Ik* said. Family considerations have to be taken into account. "I would think so," he said. "That played a part in the decision. Jock (former Hastings coach Clary) told me once after he had gotten out of coaching three sports that you should be careful, that you shouldn’t sec your family grow up and be gone before you know it." Prior to accepting the varsity position in 1982. Simpson spent two year: as a varsity assistant, six years as freshmen assistant, and one year as head freshmen coach. He describes his six-year varsity coaching stint as "challenging." “There was a lot of learning going on." he said. "It was a very big challenge when I first started out and 1 think 1 met that challenge. Jeff Simpson Looking back, in five of lhe six years we finished in th: upper division of the Twin Valley. Simpson said he look over the program just as the school was recovering from the severe budget cuts of lhe late 1970s. "I’m not bragging, but I think we kept the program up when it could have gone bad," he said. Eighth grade eagers win 2 of 3 games The Hastings eighth grade basketball team won two of three games last week. The B team beat Gull Lake 36-33 while the A team prevailed 46-36. The eighth grade team lost to Lakewood 51-27. Leading the A team was Shawn Ahearn’s 15 points while Chris Turnbull added eight. Tadd Wattles led the A team with 19 points and Chris Youngs added eight. In the Lakewood game Ted Wilder had seven points and Wattles six. HOCKEY "Watch our Future Stars" Fri., Jan. 22nd Airplane Toss Night Sponsored by Harold Zeigler Lincoln Mercury BMW ' . , Sat., Jan. 23 Thermal Mug Night Sponsored by Speedway Gas Stations v-cx 7 HOME SCHEDULE FOR SUN. MON. TUES. WED. JANUARY THURS FRI. Musk. 17 24 18 19 20 25 26 27 TICKET PRICES... SAT. Colo. 21 22 23 28 29 30 ’6.50 and ’5.50 Sunday Games at 4:00 p.m. All Others 7:00 p.m. TICKET INFO. I. 616-345-51 OlT®. III kx II Iliuincsll Wings Stadium ... jeoo van Rick Dr Kalamazoo Minnesota North Stars Jr. varsity eagers drop game to Beavers Harper Creek used a strong second half to defeat Hastings' junior varsity eagers Tuesday 79-73. Trailing 39-37 at the half, the Beavers outscored Hastings 20-17 in the third period to grab a 57-56 lead. Harper Creek never trailed again in winning by the sixpoint margin. Hastings is now 5-4 overall and 3-3 in the Twin Valley. Scott Hubbard led Hastings with 29 points while Jamie Murphy chipped in 14 and Tom Vos 14. Last Friday Hastings knocked off Coldwater 55-47. Hastings led 31-27 and was never threatened in the last 16 minutes. Hubbard had a game-high 25 for Hastings and Vos ad­ ded 16. play the same up tempo brand of basketball. "They have an advantage in size and they like to run up and down the court." said O Mara of Marshall. “It should be a real good basketball game. We have to play well and execute." O Mara said there are always a handful of games on a team's schedule that it points to and Marshall is one of them for Hastings. But O Mara stressed it is only the last game of the first round and not a contest for all the marbles. "It s a big game, but it has to be kept in perspective." he said. "We're only halfway through the season. It's not like this game is gonna make or break us. "There are certain teams you want to play well against and this is one of those teams." Junior high wrestlers take second place at Pennfield The Hastings Middle School wrestling team won lhe Pennfield Jr. High Invitational, out­ distancing second place Union City 2l5Vi to 202'4. Winning the championship in their weight class for the Saxons were Tom Brighton at 75 lbs.. Shayne Horan at 80 lbs.. Scott Redman at 115 lbs., and Jeremy Maiville al 130 lbs. Placing second were Charles Teunscsscn at 100 lbs.. Robert Hine at 120 lbs.. Chad War­ ren at 137 lbs. Matt Heally at 70 lbs.. Dan Allen at 85 lbs.. Jason Hetherington at 125 lbs. Placing fourth were Scott Ricketts at 90 lbs., and Steve Price at 145 lbs. The team also hosted Pennfield and Galesburg-Augusta in a tri-dual last week. Wrestling against Galesburg-Augusta the Sax­ ons won 87-21. Winning for Hastings were Heally Brighton. Horan Ricketts, Mark Trowbridge at 95 lbs., Teunesscn, Jon An- Saxon wrestlers place 14 in tournament Kalamazoo Wings MkfJr "Our press was very effective at the end of the first period and the start of the second." he said. The second half was anti-climatic. Hastings outscored the Beavers 16-15 in the third period and 15-14 over the last eight minutes. Along with the press. Hastings excelled in the rebounding category. The Saxons had 42 rebounds to 24 for Harper Creek. Brown's seven led the team while Scott Weller added four. Behind Brown's 39 points. Kent Gee chip­ ped in 14 while Rob Longstreet and Gary Parker added six each. With Harper Creek now having been disposed of the Saxons can turn their atten­ tions to Marshall, whose only blemish on an 8-1 mark was a four-point overtime loss to Sturgis last Friday O’Mara said the teams Last Saturday the Saxon ninth and tenth grade wrestlers placed 14 wrestlers at the Comstock tournament. No team scores were kept. But the Saxons had 11 in the finals. Place finishers were: First, Brian Redman, 105 lbs.; Scott Chip­ man, 112 lbs.; Jon Tcuncssen, 126 lbs.; Scott McKeever. 167. Second, Clint Neil, 105 lbs.; Eric Endsley. 138 lbs.; Kirk Ziegler, 145 lbs.; Tom Dawson. 155; Brian Wolfenbarger, 155 lbs.. Tom Bell. 126 lbs.; Brian Gibson. Hwt. Third. Dave Tossava, 98 lbs. Fourth, Tom Ward. 112 lbs.; Chris Bowman. 119 lbs. Sports. drus at 110 lbs... Redman. Gordon Tait at 120 lbs.. Hetherington. Maiville. Chad Warren at 137 lbs.. Price. Tait and Stout. Also winning exhibition matches were Tony Williams at 90 lbs., and David Ehredt at 100 lbs. Hastings also defeated Pennfield 68-42. Winning for the Saxons were Heally. Brighton. Dan Allen. Gordon Tati. Hether­ ington. Maiville. Warren and Stout. Also winning exhibition matches were Jason Miller a. 100 lbs., and Andy Tcuncssen at 105 lbs. The wins leave the team with a 5-1 record. VARSITY WRESTLING Hastings 28 ... Coldwater 32 98 D. Tossava pin by E. Wilson............ 2:58 105 B. Redman sup. dec. by J. Nowicki 14-2 112 S. Chipman dec. by S. Goodwin .. .8-2 119 C. Bowman pin by S. Sevidal............... :52 126 J. Teunessen dec. by M. Sims............ 9-6 132 T. Bolo pinned M. Erts........................... 5:05 138 M. Hafer pin by B. Owens.................. 3:59 145 T. Anderson dec. by T. Hawver .. .11-6 155 T. Ziegler maj. dec T. Pifer............... 11-2 167 J. Lenz dec. T. Greshaw....................11-6 185 A. Leonard dec. M. Shenefield ... 13-12 198 C. Murphy tech, fall M. McCafferty 16-0 Hwt. M. Spencer pinned C. Aseltine.......... :56 JR. VARSITY WRESTLING Member of the 1988 Hastings volleyball team: (front row left to right) Beth Stevens, Marci Miller, Stacy Jordan. Melony Cook. Amy Bowers, Heidi Her­ ron (back row) Kelli Tebo, Laura Lenz, Angie Willson. Lisa Hattis Tracy Saxon volleyball team features five senior players Beth Stevens hopes winning is contagious, the theory being that a few wins builds momentum, which produces successful seasons. Al least that's the plan as the Hastings volleyball coach heads into her inaugural season. Steven’s Saxons arc off to a quick start by splitting its first I0 matches while finishing fourth of 12 teams at the Gull Lake invita­ tional. Stevens said all her team needs is to learn how to win. "We have a lot of talent." said Stevens, who has five girls back from a .500 team in 1987. "It’s just that the girls aren't used to winning. We have to learn how." Stevens will build around returning seniors Lisa Hattis. Tracy Heath. Amy Bowers. Melony Cook, and Angie Willson. Juniors on the roster are Marci Miller. Kelli Tebo. Stacy Jordan and Laura Lenz. Also on the roster is transfer student Heidi Herron. Stevens said the group will be a good at­ tacking team with Heath and Hattis and the 6-2 Lenz. Willson and Tebo are the team's top servers, another strong suit. As with any team, there arc facits Stevens would like to sec improved. Court com­ munication and spike coverage head lhe Sax­ ons' list, said Stevens. The first-year head coach likes Sturgis, cur­ rently ranked in the top three Class B teams in the state, to repeat its Twin Valley title. Lakeview rates a notch behind the Trojans, which have already beaten Hastings 15-2, 15-1 and 15-10. “We’re right behind those two," said Stevens. Stevens is a fourth grade teacher at Nor­ theastern. She has coached one year of junior varsity softball and was the volleyball team’s jayvee coach a year ago. She had four of the current 10 varsity players a year ago. "That helps a lot." she said. "We worked all last year so I know what they can do and what they can’t." Sports Hastings SO ... Coldwater 0 105 112 126 126 132 138 145 145 167 185 C. Neil pin T. Daily................................. 1:44 T Ward pin C. Pollock........................... 3:30 T Bell dec. D. Cross..............................12-8 B. Heath dec. T. Nowicki .................... 9-4 J. Dunklee pin D. Cole...........................4:20 E. Endsley pin D. Harris ...................... 4:02 P. Hauschild pin T. Stout................ 2:56 K. Ziegler pin E. Gomy..................... 2:53 B. Wolfenbarger maj. dec. S. Lemon19-I0 S. McKeever pin A. Shough............ 2:24 • at a glance Middle school hosting tourney Seventh and eighth grade wrestlers from eight different middle schools and junior highs will be competing in lhe annual Hastings Middle School Wrestling invita­ tional this Saturday. Jan. 23. This event is sponsored by the Hastings Athletic Boosters. Wrestlers will begin al 10 a.m. at the Mid­ dle School, and will run continuously until finished. Finals should start at about 3 p.m. on Saturday. There will be wrestling in 19 various weight classes. Medals will be given to wrestlers finishing first through fourth, with a team trophy awarded to both the win­ ner and the runner up. Admission is S2 for adults, SI for students, and a special S5 admission fee per family. Delton, Gull Lake and Hastings will be competing with (cams from Harper Creek, Holt. Mason and Jackson Northwest. Food will be available at the tournament. by Steve Vedder A Tiger of a Person The kid catcher was impatiently wading through another interviewer who kept insisting on bringing up the sophomore jinx. At the same time, the Tigers’ one-man bullpen was holding court with two radio-types, telling the pair how utterly dead his arm was by the last Toronto scries. And naturally there was Sparky, sur­ rounded at times by four, sometimes five writers, explaining to whoever would listen that life would happily continue even if his Tigers slipped to fifth. This year, however, Mau Nokcs and Mike Henneman were chatted with only briefly. The sole reason for attending the Lansing Hilton stop of the Tigers’ fourday, eight-stop winter press tour was standing by himself along the back of the banquet room drinking what appeared to be a straight orange juice. While most of the assembled writers, radio and television throng were making connections and comparing notes on bet­ tering their own positions, the still youthful-looking, lanky man in the cream colored suit almost went unnoticed. Which was perfect. The reason for be­ ing at the tour in the first place was not to drink freebie cokes and wolf down chicken wings, deviled eggs and finger sandwiches. The reason for being there was Alan Trammell. Not since lhe days of being in the single digit age bracket and rooting for Al Kaline has there been a Tiger who a certain sportswriter could truly call a personal favorite. In the nine years I’ve spent in the newspaper business I've interviewed practically every modern day Tiger as well as assorted other professional foot­ ball players, coaches, bowlers, race car drivers, entertainers and actors. They’ve ranged from the irrepressible Sparky to the athlete to whom being a pain in the keister comes naturally. Then there is Alan Trammell, truly one of a kind. If there is any athlete anywhere who exemplifies pure class it is the Tiger shortstop of the last decade. You get the impression from talking to Trammell that if anybody would actually play the game for nothing, it would be this native of California who as a kid us­ ed to sneak into the San Diego park to watch the Padres. No pretensions. No holier-than-thou attitudes because of his star status. Alan Trammell is the type of person you’d want your son to grow up to be. 1 first met Trammell eight years ago. the winter after the first of his four .300 seasons. At that time he was a shy. almost withdrawn 21-year-old. who was polite but somewhat uncomfortable in interviews. I wondered Tuesday afternoon what Trammell would be like now after 11 years in the majors. Would he be the same regular, down-to-earth guy or would a decade of dealing with pushy fans and an often cruel media have taken its toll? Thank God some things never change. "I try to be a regular person." admit­ ted Trammell, who hasn’t let success spoil his character. "I know I’m a celebrity of regards, but I don’t try to be someone I'm not." While adulation naturally accompanies being a professional baseball player, the attention can be bothersome at times. Trammell willingly accepts it all as a part of his job — a trait foreign to many athletes. "Evenone likes to be complimented, but I don’t live for it." he said. "1 just try to be a professional and answer questions.” From his days of playing on San Diego sandlots to the day in 1976 he was a se­ cond round draft choice of the Tigers. Trammell wanted to play professional baseball. He fully realizes he’s living the dream of every seven-year old who ever picked up a ball and stepped on a dusty field. "I had a dream like a lot of kids." he said. "I feel fortunate 1 am actually liv­ ing out that dream." That drcam struck new proportions last summer when Trammell banged his way to an MVP-type campaign. All he did was set career highs in average (.343). homers (28). rbis (105), runs (109) and hits (205). His second place finish in the most valuable player balloting was a gross rip-off. Though it was a great season in an outstanding career, personally. Tram­ mell doesn’t see himself duplicating those numbers in 1988. No big deal, he said. "1 don’t have to duplicate every number for us to be division champs." he contended. "Look what Don Mat­ tingly did a couple years ago after he won the MVP award. He "fell off" to 30 homers and 100 rbis." Trammell also has straight answers in assessing the Tigers as a team in 1988. "There’s no reason to believe we can’t do it again." he said of wining a third division title in five years. "If wc don’t feel good about our chances now, it’ll be a long season." Tiger shortstop Alan Trammell met the press in Lansing Tuesday afternoon. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 21, 1988 — Page 9 Legal Notices Scoreboard YMCA-Ynuth Council’s Mens Basketball Standings C League: Major W L Carls Market.................................................7-2 Big Shooters................................... 7-2 Neils Ins........................................................5-4 Flexfab........................................................... 3-6 Hastings Mutual........................................... 2-7 C League: Minor Larry Poll...................................................... 8-1 Riverbend...................................................... 5-4 J-Ad Graphics............................................... 4-5 Sky Walkers.................................................. 3-6 Rotary.............................................................1-8 A League Benedict Farms............................................ 5-0 Razors Edge..................................................4-2 Roundball Express.......................................3-3 Hastings Dent................................................1-5 Petersons............................... 4 B Minor Kloostcrmans Koop..................................... 6-1 Pennock Hospital......................................... 4-2 Viking.............................................................1-4 Larry Poll Realty.......................................... 1-6 B Major L.O. Merchants............................................ 6-0 H. BB Club................................................... 4-2 Brown Jug..................................................... 2-3 H. Mfg...........................................................2-5 C&B Discount.............................................. 2-6 Results C League Hastings Mutual 30 vs. Neils Ins. 44; J-Ad Graphics 26 vs. Larry Poll Really 37; Rotary 6 vs. FlexFab 42; Carls Market 51 vs. Big Shooters 47; Sky Walkers 25 vs. Riverbend 52. B Minor League Larry Poll Realty 53 vs. Viking 48: Pen­ nock Hospital 57 vs. Kloostcrmans Koop 65. B Major League L.O. Merchants 76 vs. Hastings BB Club 60; C&B Discount 55 vs. Hastings Mfg. 70. A League Razors Edge 104 vs. Hastings Densilry 76; Roundball Express forfeited to Benedict Farms. YMCA Hastings Youth Council's 3 on 3 Adult Basketball Standings WL Siegel Hudson............................................... 4-0 U.B.J.............................................................. 3-1 All Stars................................................ 2-2 Grace Lutheran.............................................2-2 Educators....................................................... 1-3 Over-The-Hill............................................... 0-4 YMCA High School 3 on 3 Standings Hutchins appointed to TV Credit Union board The Board of Directors of the Thomapple Valley Community Credit Union announces the appointment of Barney Hutchins as manager effective Jan. 25. Hutchins has a managerial background hav­ ing worked in cost accounting as financial ser­ vices office manager and accounting and telecommunications manager. He is a native of Hastings. He graduated from Hastings High School and served in the Air Force before starting his business career. WLT Bulls.......................................................... 10-1-0 APK Republicans.....................................10-1-0 Climax........................................................ 9-2-0 KYA........................................................... 8-3-0 Blind Spots... ..........................................6-6-0 J.A.M..........................................................56-0 Damage Inc............................................... 5-6-0 Pfieffers......................................................5-6-0 H.B’s....................................... 5-6-0 Blues Brothers........................................... 3-8-0 UofM........................................................3-8-0 North Carolina.......................................... 2-9-0 Huss Team.............................................. 1-10-0 MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in the term* and con­ dition* of o certain mortgage mode by Dean A. Mesecar and Sandra Me»ecor, huiband and wife. Io Great Lake* Federal Saving* and Loan Associa­ tion. now known o* Great Lakes Bancorp, a Federal Saving* Bonk, a bonk organized under lhe Home Owners' Loon Art of 1933. of tho United Stale* of America, a* amended. Mortgagee, dated lhe 20lh day of March. 1985. and recorded in lhe office of tho Register ol Deed* lor the County of Barry, ond Stole of Michigan, on the 25th doy of March, 1985. in Liber 421 of Borry County Record*, al Page 400, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due. ot the dote of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of Seventy Two Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Eight ond 64/100 ($72,388.64) Dollars, Plus an Escrow Deficit of One Thousand One Hundred Twenty Eight and 56/100 ($1,128.56) Dollars. Plus Deferred Late Charge* of Twenty Six ond 39/100 (26.39) Dollar*. And no suit or proceedings ot law or m equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof: Now. therefore, by virtue of lhe power of sale contained in sold mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made ond provided, notice is hereby given that on the 5th doy of February. 1988 ot Two (2:00) o'clock in the afternoon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, ol the East entrance to the Borry County Courthouse in the City of Hostings, Borry County. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court lor the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in sold mortgage, or so much thereof at may be necessary to pay the amount due. os aforesaid, on said mortgage, with lhe interest thereon at Ten ond 150/1000 (10.150%) per cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee* allowed by law. ond also any sum or sums which may be paid by the unersigned. necessary to pro­ tect its Interest in the premises. Sold premises are situated in the Township ol Rutland. County of Barry. State of Michigan and described as: The SOUTHEAST % OF THE SOUTHEAST % OF SECTION 5, TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. SIDWELL NO. (S): 08-13 005-002-00 SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. During the twelve (12) months immediately following the sole, tho property may be redeemed. Doled at Ann Arbor. Michigan December 21. 1987. GREAT LAKF5 BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee First Publication: January 7. 1988 Charles P. Hoffman. Jr.. (P29826) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lake* Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107 (313) 769-8300 (>•28) Weddings Mean Business... Weddings are special occasions that brides and grooms want to remember forever. They need everything planned perfectly to look their best, enjoy themselves, entertain their friends and families and be ready to spend a lifetime together. MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and condi­ tions of a certain mortgage made by Timothy Chaney, a single man to Great Lakes Federal Sav­ ing* ond Loon Association, now known a* Great Loke* Bancorp, a Federal Saving* Bank, a bonk organized under the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933. of the United State* of America, os amend­ ed. Mortgagee, dated the 22nd day ol May. 1984, and recorded in lhe office of the Register of Deed* for the County ol Barn/, and State of Michigan, on the 23rd doy of May, 1984 in Libor 259 of Borry County Record*, ot Page 213. on which mortgage there is claimed io be due. at tho date of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of Twen­ ty Thousand One Hundred Fifty Four and 55 100 ($20,154.55) Dollars, Plus on Escrow Deficit of Eight Hundred Seven and 43/100 ($807.43) Dollars. And no suit or proceeding* at law or in equity having been instituted to reccver the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof; Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of iho State of Michigan in such cose mode and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of February, 1988 at two o'clock in the afternoon. Local Time, said mortgage will bo forecloasod by a sole at public auction, to lhe highest bidder, at the East entrance to tho Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan (that being tho building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof a* may be necessary to pay the amount duo, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon ot eleven and 000 1000 (11.000%) per cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including tho attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to pro­ tect its interest in lhe premises. Said premise* ore situated in tho Township of Hope. County of Barry. State of Michigan and described as: Lot 34 of the original plot of iho Villog- of Cloverdale, according to lhe recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber I of Plats on Page 31. Hope Township. Tarry County. Michigan. Sidwell No.(s): 007-000-090-023 00. Subject to easements and restrictions of rocord. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the properly may be redeemed. Dated ot Ann Arbor. Michigan. January 7. 1988. GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK. Mortgagee First Publication: January 21. 1988 Eileen M. Melman (P36994) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 (2/11) SYNOPSIS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 11. 1988 - 7:30 p.m. - Pledge lo Flag. All Board Members present • 4 Citizens. Minutes approved December 14. 1987. Received Treasurers report. All committee reports received.acorrespondence read. Approved payment of all bills. Floor care by Tom Frith approved. Letter from Department of Commerce - Mobile Home Division - Zoning Ordinance. Adjournment 8:23 p.m. Shirley R. Case, Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker. Supervisor (1-21) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of o mortgage made oy ROBERT D. PAIGE, a single man to Security National Bank of Battle Creek, a corporation organized ond existing under the law* of lhe United States of America n/k/o/ Comorica Bonk-Bottle Creek. Mortgagee, doled November 10. 1978, and recorded on November 14. 1978 in Liber 239. on poge214, Barry County Records. Michigan ond on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof lhe sum of Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred ThirtyTwo and 16'100 ($17,532.16) Dollars, including in­ terest al 10%% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond iho statute in such cose made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan, al 11 o'clock a.m. on March 3. 1988 Said premises are situated in Assyria Township. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing ot lhe Northeast corner of lhe Southwest % of Section 20. Assyria Township. Thence South 20 rods; thence West 16 rods, thence North 20 rods; thence East 16 rods lo lhe place of beginning. TIN. R7W. The redemption period shall be 6 monih(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a). in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 12. 1988 BARROWS & ALT. P.C. BY: GERALD B. ALT Attorneys 650 E. Big Beaver. Ste. E. Troy. Ml 48083 (313) 689-3940 Comerico Bonk - Battle Creek Mortgagee (2/18) File No. 88-19852-SE Estate of HAROLD J. GRIFFEN. Deceased. Social Security Number 370-10-9411. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in lhe estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On February 5. 1988 at 9:30 a.m., in the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Gary R. Holman Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on tho petition of George J. Blanche requesting that George J. Blanche be ap­ pointed Personal Representative of the estate of Harold J. Griffon, deceased, who lived at 12 North Washington, Hastings, Michigan and who died December 30, 1987: and requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated January 16. 1981, be admitted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs at low of said deceased be determined. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claim* against lhe Deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the Personal Represen­ tative and to the Court on or before March 30, 1988. Notice is further given that lhe eslate will then be assigned to entitled person* appearing of record. January 8. 1988 Richard J. Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER 607 North Broodway Hastings. Michigan 49058 616/945-3495 GEORGE J. BLANCHE Personal Representative By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative 156 Florence Street. Woodland, Ml 48897 (1/21) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA County of Kent, Michigan PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 9. 1988 at 7:30 p.m.. the Planning Com­ mission of the Village ol Caledonia will hold a public hearing al lhe Caledonia Township and Village Holl. Emmons Street, Caledonia. Michigan, concerning a proposed ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Village ol Caledonia. Tho proposed ordinance, if adopted, would rezone the following described lands from the R-l Low Density Single Family District to the C-l General Business District: . Lot* 2, 4. 5 and the East 25 foot of Lot 3, Block 8, Kinsey’s Plat of tho Village of Caledonia, a record­ ed plat. Kent County. Michigan. The proposed text of tho amending ordinance is on file and may bo examined at the offices of lhe Caledonia Village Clerk. 243 Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan. All interested persons may attend the public hearing. Dated: January 18. 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA (1/21) File No. 88-19B63-SE Estole of LETA L. BOULTER, Deceased. Social Security Number 378-38-7630. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest in tho estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On February 5, 1988 at 10:00 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. GARY R. HOLMAN Judge Acting by Assignment, a hearing will bo held on the petition of Roger R. Boulter requesting that Roger R. Boulter bo appointed Personal Represen­ tative of Leia L. Boulter who lived at 238 Orchard. Delton, Michigan and who died December 28, 1987; and requesting also that lhe heir* at law of said deceased be determined. Creditor* ore notified that copies of all claim* against the Deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the Personal Represen­ tative and to the Court on or before April 18. 1988. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. January 18. 1988 Richard J. Hudson (P15220) Siegel. Hudson, Gee * Fisher 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 616-945-3495 ROGER R. BOULTER Personal Representative By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative 326 Roundtop. Lansing, Michigan 48917 SAVE80C ON TWO 2-LITER BOTTLES More than 400 weddings take place in Barry County each year so if you have a retail or special service, you could become part of their plans. Every wedding party needs food, entertainment, flowers, a hall, a beautiful cake, clothing, transportation, photography and much more. Guests will also want to purchase special gifts for the joyous occasion. The newlywed' •••'!’ need luggage and clothing for their honeymoon, will make vacatun plans, purchase cameras and film, makeup, swimwear, or skiwear, tanning lotion, and more. When they return they’ll be setting up a new household. They’ll need everything from bank accounts, insurance, to furniture, carpeting, paint and wallpaper, tools and household supplies. Weddings mean business from diamond engagement rings to his and her key rings for their first home. If you want to put your business in the wedding business, call J-Ad Graphics today to advertise in our 1988 Wedding Edition, being published in February and distributed free to over 29,000 homes. SAVE 80C COUPON EXPIRES 2/13/88 Cail today. Deadline is January 22. Phone 945-9554 Save 80C on the purchase of two 2-Hter bottles of: Coca-Cola classic, Coke, diet Coke, caffeine free diet Coke, cherry Coke, diet cherry Coke, Sprite, diet Sprite or Minute Maid cltrua sodas. TO THE DEALER For each coupon you accept as our authorized agent. we wi t pay you the (ace value of this coupon plus 8c handling allowance, provided you and your customer have complied with tho terms cf the otter Any other application '■<jnst',':los fraud Invoices showing your purchase ot sufficient stock o cover all coupons must be shown upon request Void if prohibited, taxed or restricted Cus­ tomer must pay any required t»nie deposit and sales tax Cash value 1/20 of leant | psny ot Mcrxgan. PQ Box 700040. El Psso. TX 885700040 ATTENTION DEALERS AND CONSUMERS Th* coupon may rxx tio redeemed . ~ . . .. _____________________________m CoU Company 018001R �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, Januarv 21, 1988 — Bowling Results— The HASTINGS BANNER - Call 1616)948-8051 For Reni For Sale Business Services FOR RENT: one bedroom furn­ ished apartment, security depo­ sit and references required. Call 721-8579 A 30’X 40-X 8’ SIERRA Post Frame building Erected on your site only S133 monthly or S4995. Call us first; ask about FAB. Standard Building Systems. 75 years locally. 1-800-442-9190. 7am - 8pm weekdays._____ FOR SALE SPINET­ CONSOLE PIANO BARGAIN Wanted: Responsi­ ble party to take over low month­ ly payments on spinet piano. Sec locallv. Call 800-327-3345 ExL 102. ‘____________________ CHILD CARE: Ages 6 weeks to 12 years. 6:30a.m.-6:30p.m., Mon.-Fri., year around. Excel­ lent staff, beautiful spacious facility, nurse on duty, rcasonablc rates, in Hastings. 945-2533 Garage Sale ESTATE SALE: Furniture and household miscellaneous. Very reasonable. Sunday, January 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 413 E. Walnut SL, Hastings, Ml___________ For Sale Automotive 1987 CHEVY PICK-UP S-10: 2.5 efi, mint, older owner, never used, low miles, low price, no dealers. (616) 964-2078. Miscellaneous LIKE TO WORK CONSTRUCTION? We have several openings in new unit. Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, and elec­ tricians, no experience neces­ sary. We pay you while you learn. Call (616)-731-5520 or if long distance 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard.___________________ TAKE A BREAK FROM WINTER DROLDRL’MS. Learn to make to beautiful leaded glass ornaments, windows and lamps. New class forming in Nashville area or. Thursday mornings. 15 yean teaching experience. Call Liz, 852-9647. Raise Extra Cash...with a Banner Classified ...advertising the things you no longer need! Call us at... 948-8051 FOUR KEYSTONE CLASS­ IC mag rims for Chevy, three with good treads, one bad, asking SI25. Ask for Jim Jr., 945-5389._________________ ( ommunity Notices JAN. BEGINNER CLASSES. Begins SaL, Jan. 9; at the Hast­ ings Roll-A-Rama, 12:35pm-2:05pm. Skates included, age 13 & under. Class runs 4 weeks. Need not attend all sessions. Awards presented upon completion of each skill level at lhe award presentation, Jan. 30 at 1:10pm. Weekly S2.50 admission. Includes skate rental and awards. Parents requested to stay entire time during first lesson youngsters attend. Parents skate free. Sign up by phone or in person during Roll­ A-Rama hours. 948-2814 or 945-2872._________________ ROLLER SPEED SKATING classes Saturdays; Jan 2 thru Feb. 27. 12:05pm-12:35pm 50c each week. Includes skate rental. Awards presented Feb. 27, 12:30pm. Need not attend all classes. Class comes before rergular beginner's classes. Parent or authorized adult must be present for youngsters to skate during the speed skating sessions, for those 17 and under. No age limit. Youngster competes against others of same ability and age. Advanced skaters welcomed for this session. Skater should arrive 15 min. early to be ready to skate at 12:05pm. Skater should be able lo skate without assistance. Tiny Tots welcomed. 948-2814 or 945-2872. INSURANCE COVERAGE For your,.. • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement • Life • Home • Auto • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE at 945-3412 REALESTATE MILLER SINCE REAL EST*”- I |-J 1940 Ken Miller. C.R.B . C.R.S. Hastings (616) 9-5-5182 REALTOR PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 ____ RESIDENTIAL GLASS WORK done. Windows, mirrors, shower doors. Call 945-9696._________________ SEWING MACHINE SERVICE: all makes and models, all work guaranteed, free estimates. Call Lyle Thomas at Advantage Business Machines 948-2073. 15 years experience. Pick up and delivery possible.__________________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regulator occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 Help Wanted ACCOUNTING MANAGER WANTED: Three to five years experience in public accounting or retail financial management required. Hands-on position responsible for overall financial management including coordi­ nating and directing accounting and data processing staff (5-7 employees), preparation of monthly statements and reports, collections, budgetary planning and control. CPA and/or proven record of inventory control a plus. Benefits include medical and dental care, paid holidays and vacation, profit-sharing plan. APPLY IN WRITING lo: “Accounting Manager”, P.O. Box C, Hastings, MI 49058. ENGINEER - STATIONARY WANTED: Experienced in ammonia refrigeration equip­ ment and steam boilers. Please contact Elmer Gospnell, Twin City Foods, Inc., 1315 Sherman Sl, Lake Odessa, MI 48849. (616)374-8837. We are an equal opportunity employer._______ HELP WANTED: 2 immediate openings. Personal Care Aide & Housekeeper. Caring people to serve Barry County Senior citi­ zens. Car needed, mileage paid. Daily work schedule negotiable for both positions. Salary is compctctivc. Nurse's aide certi­ ficate required for aide position. Apply at 120 North Michigan, Hastings, or phone 948-4856 for more information.__________ NEW HOME DECOR CATA­ LOG! Earn SSS and bonuses on your lime Schedule! Represent MERRI-MAC'S 100% Guaran­ teed line. Great program for Hostesses and Demonstrators. Car & phone needed. Call FREE NOW 1-800-992-1072. “RARE OPPORTUNITY” Major Midwest Company Expanding in lhe Hastings area. Looking for a person with management potential. Must be a people person. “S35.000" per year, management experience a plus, but not required, excellent training provided, no overnight travel. If interested in a career opportunity with a leader in its field, phone 608-781-2330. RETAIL MERCHANDISER SERVICE REPRESENTA­ TIVE: National jewelry/ accessories service company is seeking a part-time representa­ tive for the Hastings and surrounding area. Responsibili­ ties include in-store merchandis­ ing, inventory control and order­ ing. Flexible hours. Weekdays only. Excellent pay rate. Must have a car. Forward letter ol application to; AAI 539 Glcnwood, Grand Rapids, Ml. 49506. WANTED-mature woman to babysit in my home. Approxi­ mately lpm-7:30pm & fix dinner for 2 children ages 4 & 9, 5 to 6 days a week. Phone 945-2315 mornings. Bowlerettes J&G Stockfarm 50-22. Cascade Home Im­ prov. 4316-28'^, Kent Oil 42-30. Nashville Auto 40-32. Hastings Bowl 40-32. Gutter Dusters 39-33. Hockers Ins. 39-33. D.J. Elec­ tric 37-35. Hair Care Center 37-35. Mathews Grocery 34'/i-37'6, Pioneer Apts 34-38. DcLong Bait & Tackle 32-40. Ewing Well Drilling 32-40. Carl's Super Mkt. 27-45. Thornapple Manor 21-51. High Game and Series - M. Scramlin 181-508. S. Jackson 196-524. D. Cocnen 199-529. B. Maker 188-481. M Garber 190-485. J. Richardson 175-477. J. Gardner 170-490. J. Smith 158-426. N. Sinsiha 153-439. T. Westbrook 199-499. High Games - M. Dull 183. L. Trumble 182. J. Smith 158. T. Kohn 140, T. Westbrook 199. B. Maker 188. G. Potter 161. D. Bums 170. N. Perry 176. Splits Converted - W. Hull 4-7-10. B. Hoffman had a all spare game 175. Tuesday Night Mixed Marshs Refrigeration 11-1. Riverbend Travel 9-3. Consumers Concrete 8-4. For­ mula Realty 8-4, Floral Design 716-4'4. Razors Edge 7-5. Lewis Realt) 6'4-5'6. Woodland Sales & Service 4-8. Neil's Restaurant 4-8. Variety Shoppe 3-9. Hallifax Services 3-9, CJ’s l-l I. Men’s High Game and Series - R. Tietz 221-553, D. Johnson 206, R. Cullers 202. J. Vlick 204, R. Caris 198, B. Lake 197. P. Scobey 194. C. Wilson 182. D. Woodland 178, C. Converse 155. Women’s High Game and Series - B. Wilkins 212-525. D. Slovinski 210-547. J. Eaton 203. T. Jiles 202, M. Caris 187, E. Johnson 189. T. Curtis 149. Hastings Mfg. Chrome Room 348'4. Formula Really 337. Machine Room 3114. Viking 292'4. Office 270. Anhouwsur Busch 240'4. High Games and Series - B. Hestcrly 223-201-595. W. Birman 202-587. D. Cap­ pon 208-557, J. Conner 223-555, D. Edwards 548. D. Thompson 540. R. Taylor 539. W. Beck 213-537 J. Smith 512. M. O'Donnell 508. J. Rctzloff 504. Thursday Night Classic Seif & Sons Chevrolet 4-0. Northern Equipment 4-0. Gavin Chevrolet & Buick 3-1. Paragon 3-1. Garbow Real Estate 3-1. Good Pal Farms 3-1. Middle Villa 3-1. Geukcs' Meat Market 3-1. Robertson Plbg. & Hing. 1-3. Simpson Industries 1-3, A.B. Lock 1-3, Marposs 1-3. Thornapple Kitchen 1-3. Cascade Home Improvement 1-3. Cinder Pharmacy 0-4, Doug's Auto Service 0-4. High Games - J. Corrigan 256. D. Thiss 234. J. Magness 217, D. Stauffer 216. B. Buehler 215. High Series - J. Corrigan 635. T. Finkbeincr 606. T. Simpson 599. R. Cox 575. P. Datema 574. Sunday Night Mixed Gutterdusters 53-27, Elbow Benders 49-31. Family Force 47-33. Chug-A-Lugs 46-34, Hooter Crew 45*4-34'4. A-Team 44-36. White Lightning 43-37, Sex Pins 42-38, Alley Cats 40-40, Something Natural 39-41, Green­ backs 39-41, Detroiters 38'4-41'4. Sandbag­ gers 38-42, Unpredictables 33-47, Really Rottcns 33-47. Mas & Pas 33'4-46'4. Pin Busters 29'4-50'4, Get-Along-Gang 27-53. Women’s High Game and Series - D. Snyder 213-583. L Tilley 203-559. D. Oliver 190-529. M. Snyder 181-522, C. Wilcox 186-513, S. Hanford 207, J. Smith 206, M.K. Snyder 185, D. Kelley 183, P. Lake 178, L. Homing 173. J. Ogden 171, D. VanCampen 169, J. Martz 166, V. Parish 152, P. Godbcy 145. Men’s High Game and Series - R. Ogden 178- 178-256-612. R Ogden 215-559. V Miner 221-557. C. Wilson 212-538. R Snyder 199-526. R.B. Snyder 188-528. T Zylstra 188-516. E. Behmdt 189-500. D. Goodenough 201-526. S. Goodenough 179- 505. W. Friend 200. D. Smith 193. M. Cole 193. D. Owens 198. D. Ogden 187. D. Montague 182. Thursday A.M. Nash Locker 43. Just Ourselves 41, Keelers Apts. 41. Thom. Manor 40. Leftovers 38. Hummers 35'4, Varneys Stables 35, Wcltons 34, Silk Screen 34. Slow Pokes 32, Hast. Family Dentistry 31. Bosleys 31. Razor Edge 31. Krcativc Komers 27. Kloostcrmans 26. Kaiser Seed 24'4. Good Games - B. Sexton 140, C. Kaiser 153. G. Scobey 173, S. Knickerbocker 179. S Hustwiek 166, C. VanScoyk 112. C. Lawrence 150, M. Garrett 190, P. Fisher 180, M. Brimmer 160, 1. Ruthruff 180, K. Wycrman 158. R. Girrbach 172. D. Keeler 167, C. Stuart 192, S. Montaque 147. M. Steinbrccher 166. High Series and Games - F. Ruthruff 208-561. B. Moody 181-5(M. K. Forman 178-502. S. Lambert 183-513. M. Snyder 193-524. P. Godbey 178-499. CAR & TRUCK REPAIR Carpet & Upholstery ( CLEANING 1435 5 Hanovor St.. Haatlnga. Mich. 40058 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Sarvica Houri: Mondoy 8 to 8 Tueidoy Fridoy 8 io 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA FFslI GM QUALITY (pH] SERVICE PARTS |^j| CflfUtL MOTHS PUTS 91VISION Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! Complete Car Cleaning $1 A WASH & VAC .................... XV by Key Cleaning Service FREE ESTIMATES & INSURED 803 West State Street, Hastings 9:00 A M. to 5:00 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY 5 Years Experience in Barry County \ PHONE - 948-8381 Splits Converted - P. Croninger 5-10, A. Eaton 6-7-10. L. Johnson 2-7. L. Johnson 5-10. I. Ruthruff 3-10. Wednesday P.M. Mace's Pharmacy 54-26. M&M's 45'4-34'4. Friendly Home Parties 42-38, Nashville Locker 41'4-38'4. Lifestyles 40-40. Hair Care Center 39'4-40'4. Gillons Const. 39'4-40'4. Miller Carpets 39-41. Handy's Shirts 37-43, Valley Realtv 35'6-44'4. Varney's Stables 35-45. Art Meade 31'4-4814. High Games and Series - M. Garrett 223-590, M. Harvath 201-538. F. Schneider 208-528. B. Moody 213-205-542. R. Rine 201-494. T. Christopher 189-538. O. Gillons 197-515. S. Pennington 179-506. L. Yoder 184-498. N. Taylor 181-485. B. Smith 168-485. K. Becker 175-474. L Barnum 180-496. N. Hummel 167-463, R. Kuempcl 175-441, D. Brewer 159-441. B Johnson 160-420. T. Woya 164-417, M. Haywood 153-415. V. Slocum 163-449, P. Frederickson 164-468. T. Owen 145-412, C. Flora 152-370. D. Lawrence 127-334. High Games - J. McMillon 190, N. Wilson 179. K. Hanford 166. M. Brimmer 161. L. Johnson 150, B. High 156. I. Clark 151. Splits Converted - N. Varncv 3-10 and 3-6-8-10. M. Hall 5-8-10 and 6-7. N. Kidder 5-7. B Miner 6-7-10. Montiel Dull had her first 500 ever. Jan. 6. 1988. High Game and Series - S. Wright 220, I). Greenfield 173. N. Taylor 166. 1. Barnum 177-481. D. Bolthousc 162. I Westbrook 184-490. J. Connor 181. B. Steele 171. P. Guy 209-523, S. Keeler 173. Thursdays Angels Clays Dinner Bell 51-21, McDonalds II 47-25, Cove Distributing 40-32. F.O.C.S. 35-37, Outward Appearance 32-40. Stefanos 31-41, McDonalds I 26'6-45'6. Hastings City Bank 25'6-46'6. Good Games - B. Overby 160. B. Tugardin 170, C. Tolger 159. K. Barnum 158. P White 154-413. L. Watson 154. I. Keeler IM. V. Goodenough 162. C. Cuddahce 167-462. R. Cole 159. B. Cantrell 138. A. Snyder 124, N. McDonald 177. T. Daniels 181. J. Blough 182. Congratulations to: G. Denny 203-510. D. Snyder 224-529. Monday Mixers Girrbachs 50-22. Andrus of Hastings 46-26. Michclob 42'6-29'6. Bobs Restaurant 41'6-30'6. River Bend Travel 40-32. Hastings Flower Shop 39-33. Deweys Auto Body 38'6-33'6. Cinder Drugs 34'6-37'6. Sir & Her 33'6-38'6. Mirrors Image 33-39. Cir­ cle Inn 29'6-42'6. Art Meade Sales 28-44. Hastings Bowl 25-47. Hollenbeck Cleaners 23-49. High Games - V. Powers 162. P. Newell 163. T. Pennington 175. S. Smith 191. R. Perry 212. L. perry 201. C. Wallace 169. K. Hanford 170. B. Howes 169. S. Hanford 168. M. Boston 174. L. Pennock 159. M. Snyder 160. D. Kelley 203-534. D. Loftus 170, M. Bennett 171-501. B. Hathaway 186-528. S. Merrill 189. K. Schantz 160. M. Snyder 177. B. Wieland 155. C. Trumbull 155. Converted Splits 3. Hanford 2-7 B. Kelley. Thursday Twisters Century 21 .647, Andrus .583. Guekes Market .576. Art Meade .542, Hastings Mutual .485. Hastings Bowl .451, Formula Real Estate .442, Bowman Refrigeration .403. Words for the Y’s_________ Saturday Morning Open Crafts On Saturdays the YMCA-Youth Council will be starting its newest program. Saturday morning open crafts. The program will run every Saturday until March 26 (exclude Satur­ day. Jan. 23). Boys and girls in grades K-6, may make crafts in the Hastings Jr. High. Room 185. The program will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. A variety of crafts are planned. Children may make one or more than one craft per week. The cost of the pro­ gram is S.5O-S.75 per craft. Participants may stay as long us they like or leave to participate in the other sports that are being offered that particular Saturday. The instructor is Kay Acker. There is no preregistration for this ac­ tivity. For more information call the YMCA at 945-4574. Saturday Youth Basketball Starting Saturday. Jan. 9. and continuing every Saturday until Feb. 13 (no meetings on Jan. 23). the YMCA-Youth Council will be holding Saturday recreation basketball for youth in the second thru eight grade. All pro­ grums will be held in the Hastings Jr. High East or West gym. Participants do not need to preregister, but must bring gym clothes and gym shoes. Miss Jan Bowers, the High School girls basketball coach will instruct the girls program. Dave Styf will instruct the 2-4 grade boys and Jack Longstreet, the Jr. Varsity coach, will provide the instruction for the 5-6 grade boys. The following time periods will be followed: Jr. High Boys and Giris: 8-9 a.m.: West gym; 2nd grade boys: 11 a.m. -12 p.m.: East gym; 3rd grade boys: 8:30-9:30 a.m.: East gym: 4th grade boys: 9:45-10:45 a.m.: East gym; 5th grade boys: 9-10:00 a.m.: West gym; 6th grade boys: 10:15-11:15 a.m.: West gym; 2nd grade girls: 1:30-2:15 p.m.: East gym: 3-4th grade girls: 12:45-1:30 p.m.: East gym: 5-6th grade girls: 11:30-12:30 p.m.: West gym. For more information, call Dave Storms. YMCA, at 945-4574. YMCA Annual Meeting The YMCA will be holding its annual meeting on Thursday. Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Hastings City Council Chambers. Any in­ terested individuals may attend this meeting. Hastings Youth Council Annual Meeting The Hastings Youth Council will be holding its annual meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. in the Hastings High School Library. Any interested individuals may attend this meeting. Karate Classes Starting the week of January 4th, the YM­ CA will be offering karate classes. The cost of the program is S15 per month. Instruction is provided by Steve Echtinaw (Adult classes) and Ben Hawkins (Youth classes). Par­ ticipants do not need to preregister, and class fees may be paid at the door. All classes are held at the Hastings Middle School East gym. Classes for youth: 6-11 year olds are held on Tuesdays: 5:30-6:30. Classes for adult beginners (12 years or older): Tuesday: 6:30-8:00. Classes for adult advanced: Tuesdays: 8-9:30. Classes for youth intermediate (6-11 year olds): Thursdays: 5:30-6:30. Classed for youth advanced and adult in­ termediate: Thursdays: 6:30-7:30. Classes for adult advanced: Thursdays: 7:30-8:30. For more information please call the class instructors: Ben Hawkins - 945-5398; Steve Echtinaw - 795-7155. SCOREBOARD 6th Grade Intramural Bowling Standings WLT Noways....................................................... 1-0-0 Spartans..................................................... 0-0-1 Ghostbusters.............................................. 0-0-1 Florida State..............................................0-1-0 Game Results Noways 391 vs. Florida State 371 (High Game Honors: T. Gillespie 110; J. Bender 117); Spartans 380 vs. Ghostbusters 380 (High Game Honors: J. Larabee 102; J. Herbstreilh 110). YMCA-Youth Council’s Adult Indoor Soccer Standings WLT Blue............................................................ 5-1-0 Red............................................................. 5-1-0 Yellow........................................................ 1-4-1 White......................................................... 0-5-1 Results Blue 10 vs. White 4; Red 7 vs. Yellow 5. Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage mode lhe 30th doy of October. 1984. executed by NANCY M. HOBERT, o single woman, as mortgogor. to the HASTINGS SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, a Michigan corpora­ tion. doing business ot Hostings. Michigan, as mor­ tgagee. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on October 31. 1984. in liber 261 on Page 873. on which mor­ tgage there Is claimed to be due and unpaid ot the date of this notice Twenty-two Thousand One ond 43/100 ($22,001.43) Dollars for principal and in­ terest. no suit or proceeding at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any port of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and tho power of sale in said mortgage contained hav­ ing become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday. February 25. 1988. ot 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, ot the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hostings, that being the place for holding lhe Circuit Court for the County of Borry. there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, ot public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mor­ tgage. together with interest thereon ot sixteen (16%) percent per annum, together with the legal costs ond charges of sale, including the attorney fees as provided by low in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned ond described os follows, to-wit: Lol 6 ond 7 of Block 4 of Chamberlain's Addition to the City of Hastings, according to lhe recorded plot thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plots on Page 7. Barry County. Michigan. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A.3240 C.L. (194B) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Dated: January 21. 1988 James H. Fisher (P26437) of Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher Attorneys for Hastings Savings & Loan Association 607 North Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 (2/18) SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD — JANUARY 13. 1988 — Approved budget amendments to general fund. Police/Dispotch Milloge fund ond Fire/Ambulance millage fund. Approved payment of the Hickory Corners Fire Department labor billing for $1,150.00. Approved to reject offer submitted by Mr. Buckland to rent space for the library. Approved appointment of Thomas Hurst as volunteer part-time patrolman thru 10-31-88. Approved appointment of Patricio Dovis as full member to Pine lake Fire Dept. Approved to issue protective gear to Pine Lake Fire fighters os follows: Helmet, coat, bunker pants, bunker boots and hip boots. Approved the appointment of the following Pine Lake Fire Dept, officers: Chief Ralph Earl for two year term. Asst. Chief Ray Durfield for two year term, 1st Captain Kevin Tobin for one year term. 2nd captain Don Nottingham for one year term, 1st Li. Dan Herzog for one year term, and 2nd LT Chip Vickery for one year term. Approved to increase the charge for pre­ purchase inspections to $50.00. Accepted resignation of Virginia Cook from the Board ol Review. Approved the appointment of Robert Kull to the Board of Review thru 12-31-88. Adopted Ordinance No. 54 - Prairieville Township Water Ordinance, (lake Doster) Approved the payment of outstanding bills total­ ing $12,889.93. Janette Emig, Clerk (1-21) Attested to by: Supervisor Reck BARRY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING January 5. 1988 Meeting called to order ot 7:30 p.m. All board members present. Approved minutes of November meeting ond treasurers report. M. Payne presented the proposed 1988-89 budget for B.P.H. Dales to remember: 1-7-88 with Rd. Commis­ sion. ond 1-8-88 with Monotron. Bills were read ond approved in the following amounts: General Fund $12,827.09. Police Fund 1.412.56 and Hickory Fire $5,149.09. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Lois Bromloy. Clerk Asserted to by William B. Wooer. Supervisor Ex-county board member, township supervisor dies Rolland A. (Bob) Lyons, 83. a former member of the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners and former Prairieville Township supervisor, died Jan. 14 at Provincial House in Kalamazoo after a brief illness. Lyons first ran for a county board seat in 1963 and served as a commissioner until mid-1975 when he resigned to spend time traveling with his wife. He was married in 1928 to Ruth L. Becker, who preceded birr. in death in 1985. During his tenure on the county board. Lyons represented Prairieville and Orangeville townships and for a time part of Barry Township. He also was elected chair­ man of the board in 1969. According to information in the Banner's files, Lyons served as Prairieville Township trustee for 10 years before he became supervisor. He was born in Fenton. Mi. Feb. 8, 1904. the son of Daniel Franklin and Louise Adams Lyons. A graduate of the University of Michigan School of Business Administration. Lyons received his bachelor’s degree in 1927Lyons had been a Barry County resident since 1947 when he and his wife purchased their 240-acre dairy farm. Lake Hills Farms, in Prairieville Township. Lyons also formerly worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. in Jackson and was assistant store manager for SS Krcsge Co. in Ann Arbor for three years. From 1933-42 he owned and operated an auto parts jobbing house in Grand Rapids and from 1942-47 a small machine shop in Kalamazoo. He also served on the Barry County Telephone Co. board. He is survived by a son. Bob Lyons of Ann Arbor; two daughters. Susan Home of Kalamazoo and Joey Hagan of Cocoa Beach. Fl; a sister, Dorothy Lyons of Santa Barbara. Ca; eight grandchildren, seven nieces and nephews. Private services have been held. Ar­ rangements were by Truesdale Funeral Home in Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice or Hands-On Museum. 2'“' E. Huron St., Ann Arbor. Mi. 48104. Algonquin School could change hands The Hastings Board of Education has entered into a purchase agreement with a local couple who is interested in turning the Algon­ quin School into an adult foster care home. Ken Miller of Miller Real Estate told board members Monday evening that Mr. and Mrs. James Musser of Hastings would like to buy the facility for $45,000. Superintendent Carl A. Schoessel said that the property had been appraised at $36,000 to $50,000. An offer of $27,000 had been made in 1985 by a church which, at that time, had been occupying the building. Miller said the Mussers run an adult foster care home now. and have experience in the field. "That indicates to me that they shouldn't have too much trouble acquiring a license for such a home,” Miller stated. The couple has received repair and remodeling estimates from contractors, had the fire marshal inspect the facility and in­ quired on loans from lending institutions. Miller said. The Mussers would like to close the sale on or before April 8, he said, and would like possession 10 days after closing the cash purchase. Board President Ann Ainslie, the only board member to vole against the approval, said she was concerned that the license and loan, two "main contingents,” might not be granted by the closing date. She suggested tnat a counter-offer be made with the Mussers that they apply for a loan and a license within five to 10 business days. Miller said, however, the couple would likely make those applications soon. "If they're going to open a business, they're not going to want to waste time.” he explained, adding that he would accept a back-up offer before April 8 if someone was interested. Miller said another group had shown in­ terest in purchasing the school, but "were not in a position to make an offer." The real estate agent also said that the urchaser will have to seek a zoning variance for any use other than residential. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-01-28.pdf 6b5c66f3de6fcf78afc118244c180381 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY JAN 2 8 1983 121 SOUTH CHU ■ H STREET HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 4905’ ...wrap paulding story ds of early years Savings and Loan promotes three Page 7 Page 1 Page 2 Shed fire destroys most of building Nine fireman from the Hastings Fire Department were called in to put out a shed fire that destroyed most of the building on Sunday afternoon. Firemen took less than one hour to put out the fire, which caused an estimated $600 damage to the shed, located at 2590 East Center Rd. No one was injured in the fire. A sp Rosman for the fire department saiu the 16-foot by 24-foot shed caught fire from a wood burner in the shed. Of­ ficials believe the fire in the burner heated the cement chimney, which then heated the wood walls and caused the fire. Arrests on the rise in city Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Banner VOLUME 133, NO. 4________________________________________________.......................................... THURSDAY. JANUARY 28. 1986 PRICE 25* Airport receives grant, plans further expansion by Kathleen Scott Hastings Airport officials believe that a $275,000 expansion grant will further promote business and recreational flying in the area. The airport will undergo expansion and rehabilitation this spring and summer through the grant from federal, state and local sources. That funding - 90 percent federal, and five percent each state and local ’ will provide for expanded taxiways off the current runway, additional taxistreets in a new terminal area and renovation of the existing beacon. "We're finishing up what wc started a few years ago," said Jim Cool, airport manager. "I'm really happy to sec this." Two years ago, Cool said the runway at the airport was extended, runway lights were installed and a new access road was built off of State Road. That work was part of a similar grant and Cool said another such project will likely follow in a few years. Thomas Eveland Attorney to seek circuit judge post Della Township attorney Thomas Eveland will announce his intention to run for Barry County Circuit Court Judge at 1 p.m. Friday in the Hastings Chy Council chambers at city hall. The public is invited to the announcement. Eveland is seeking the position now held by Judge Hudson E. Deming of Charlotte, who is retiring al the end of his current term. The judical election will be held during the general election in November Talks continue at Hastings Mfg. Vice President of Employee Relations Joe Bennett said Hastings Manufacturing Company officials and UAW Local 138 were at a standstill on. non-economic aspects of their contract negotiations on Monday. Bennett said Tuesday that the union would not budge on requests by the com­ pany to remove contract language the company claims is outdated and is hindering the advancement of new technology at the automobile after­ market parts manufacturer. Union President Patrick Loftus would not confirm that is an issue but said he is optimistic an agreement will be reached by the Feb. 1 deadline. "Negotiations are moving very slowly but still, things can happen fast at the bargaining table," he said. Bennett said there have been only brief talks on wages and benefits because both sides have agreed to follow advice of Union International Representative Steve Ayers to settle the non-economic end of the contract first. State and federal mediators have been contacted and Ayers recommended they not be included in negotiations until later this week. Bennett said Tuesday. It was not known at press time whether the stale mediator attended Wednesday's bargain­ ing session or if any progress was made. J-Ad closed today to move offices The office of J-Ad Graphics Inc.. 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings will be closed Thursday. Jan. 28 for relocation into the new office building. Normal business hours will resume on Friday. Beginning Friday, customers should use the entrance to the new building for advertising and news. . - exwTiNa TtRMrNAl The previous expansion has already increased traffic and allowed bigger planes to fly in to the facility, he said. The development of a new terminal area with additional hangars would further increase County gets grant to retrain Hastings Mfg. workers Zoning request hearing set A hearing on a special use request to operate an adult foster care home in the former Algonquin School has been set by the Rutland Charter Township Board of Appeals for Feb. 4. The hearing wil be held at 7:30 p.m. at the township hall, located at 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. People interested in expressing their views on the request, either in written form or verbally, may do so at that time. The application for the request is available for inspection at the township hall on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. n Airport Mgr. Jim Cool reviews plans for the $275,000 expansion project. Wickham to replace Coats as Woodland fire chief by Shelly SuLser A 16-ycar fire department veteran with past experience as fire chief, assistant fire chief and captain will replace the controversial Ron Coats as head of the Woodland Volunteer Fire Department Feb. 1. James Wickham of 4811 Barnum Rd. was appointed by unanimous vote of the Woodland Township Board Monday to fill the position after Coats steps down Jan. 31. Coats was ordered out of the job the board last month. Nearly 14 of the 16-mcmbcr department had threate icd to quit if the board did not remove Coals from his position. Many com­ plained Coats lacked a knowledge of basic firefighting skills and was not willing to work with the men. Coats had claimed he was well informed on firefighting procedures having often attended seminars and having five years experience as chief. Because the firemen had always chosen their chief in the past, many became disturbed at a December special meeting when the township appointed Coats as chief for a fifth term. The board also allegedly ignored re­ quests of the firemen to replace Coats until a regular meeting Dec. 21 when it gave in to public and department pressure and asked Coats to resign. Cont. page 10 Up to 24 people who arc out of work because their jobs were moved from Hastings Manufac­ turing Co. will be able to learn word process­ ing and office computer skills through a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. The Barry/Hastings Joint Economic Development Commission will receive $37,500 to retrain the workers to provide them with skills needed to get new jobs in local companies. "There arc several companies in the area that use many...(word processing) workers." said Joseph Rahn, director of the JEDC. “They are telling us that the skill level that they need for entry employment is somewhat higher than that provided at the high school level." Rahn estimated that area companies employ several hundred people in word processing jobs. He said that the laid-off employees will receive training through Kellogg Community College. In addition to training, the program will provide placement assistance for at least 12 people. Rahn expected the program to be underway in 30 to 60 days. He could not give an accurate figure on the number of people currently laid off at Hastings Manufacturing Co. and eligible for the retraining. "At one point there were between 50 and 100 layoffs." he said. They layoffs resulted from construction of new production and warehousing facilities by Hastings Manufacturing Co.in Yankton. S.D.. and Knoxville. Ky. The grant to Barry County is coupled with a grant to auto industry workers in Flint, who arc the targets ofi 166,400 in grant money to the Action Management Corporatin of Flint. Workers there will receive vocational classroom training as corrections officers as well as job counseling, job search techniques training, job leads and supplemental services, according to need. _ . Continued, page 2 traffic and accomodate more planes with hangar space, he said. The main traffic at the airport now includes businessmen, recreational flyers and students, he staled. Cool, who has managed the Hastings facility for seven years, said many people do not realize the role regional airports like Hastings play in business. "All the factories in town, at one time or another, have had people come in in the Hastings area and throughout the county," he explained. The state has not yet opened the project for construction bids, but Cool said "everything seems to be moving along smoothly," and he expects the project to take most of the summer. Cool said the new taxistreets (roadways next to the hangars) and an apron (ramp used for temporary parking and refueling) will be in a new terminal area st the east end of the airport. In the future, he said additional hangars will be built at the east end Continued, page 2 Crime statistics up in city by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Hastings police report that crime is on the rise in the city, but Police Chief Daniel Tjmiss said that some of the increase in statistics is the result of more aggressive police work. The annual report for 1987, presented at Monday's Hastings City Council meeting, shows significant increases in complaints, total arrests, traffic citations and traffic accidents in Hastings in 1987. “In general the criminal activity is up," Furniss said. "In general, our activity is up in terms of the major offenses." Comparing 1986 to 1987, reported incidents of burglary rose 32, from 45 reported burglaries in 1986 to 77 in 1987 Assaults were up 18, from 125 in 1986 to 143 in 1987. Reports of malicious destruction of property rose 49, from 167 in 1986 to 216 in 1987. Drug offenses were up 63, from 22 in 1986 to 85 reported incidents in 1987. The biggest jump was in larcenies, which rose 100, from 245 reports in 1986 tc 345 in 1987. Total complaints rose 718, from 6,730 to 7,448 in 1987. Total arrests were up 94, Horn 714 in 1986 to 808 in 1987. Though Furniss admitted criminal activity was up in 1987, he added that many of the numbers are a result of police pursuing crime more aggressively. Commenting on a 10 percent increase in complaints, Furniss said the department is encouraging residents to call the police it they're aware of criminal activity. "We're taking an aggressive stance, saying we want to get the calls if something looks suspicious," Furniss said. "We're trying to be more aggressive in our crime fighting, in terms of going out rather than being passive," Furniss said. For example, the one-year undercover drug investigation that ended with 25 arrests in the area on Oct. 1 made up 25 percent of the drug arrests in Hastings last fall. “You're going to generate more numbers by being more aggressive," he said. "Dut we hope that by being more aggressive, we'll be able to put a damper on things." At Monday's City Council meeting, Second Ward Councilman Donald Spencer said the figures looked discouraging. "In reviewing this, it almost looks like we're losing the battle of crime in Hastings," he said. Spencer asked if the department lacked the manpower to gel the job done. "Just from looking at the figures, it looks like we're not putting people out on the streets," he said. But Furniss said more police would not affect the occurances of many crimes. "Some crimes, like assaults, we’re dealing with family members," he said. He added that the rise in burglaries and larcenies could be attributed in part to the rise in drug activity in recent years. "Anytime you have an increase in drug activities, you're going to have an increase in burglaries and larcenies.” The largest statistical jumps came in the categories of traffic citations and traffic accidents. Continued on page n) Body language adds to the performance... Heidi Guthrie, a member of the educational outreach program of Detroit's Attic Theatre, demonstrates how body language adds to a character. She and two other members of the outreach program presented a play for elementary and middle school □indents. and a special workshop for middle school students in the drama program For story and additional pictures, see page 2. �JU3T1 •:<’ laiN ?r- HTEAr . ■ . i<. Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 28. 1988 Hastings S&L reports asset gain at meeting Birth Announcements: IT’S A GIRL Jennifer Ann was bom Saturday, Jan. 23 at 10:52 a.m. weighing 7 lbs.. 12 ozs., at the Community Hospital. Battle Creek. Parents arc Scott and Valerie (Elliott) Daman of Battle Creek Ml Jennifer will be welcomed home by a sister Angela. Grandparents are Mike and Marilyn Kidder, and George and Joan Elliott all of Hastings. Carol and Scott Aspinall of Freeport. Jan. 26. 10:00 a.m. 6 lbs. Betty and Mark Wellman of Battle Creek, Jan. 26. 8:23 a.m., 7 lbs. Jennifer and Darrell Fannin of Middleville, Jan. 26. 9:22 a.m., 10 lbs., 2 ozs. Mary and Ronald Holley of Hastings, 11:2I p.m., 7 lbs.. 14 ozs. Brenda and James Hulbert of Lake Odessa, Jan. 27. 9:27 a.m., 7 lbs., 2 ozs. Katherine Lynne Trahan, daughter of Kevin and Penny Trahan of Norfolk, Virginia. Bom Jan. 21. weighing 4 lbs., 13 ozs., 17 Mt inches long. Proud grandparents arc Michael and Lynne Trahan of Hastings and the Jude Blanchficlds of Union Lake. IT'S A BOY John and Julie Bodenmuller of Hastings. Jan. 20. 12:15 a.m., 7 lbs.. 11 ozs. Austin Levi Hurless. Jan. 19. 1988. 10:31 a.m., 9 lbs.. 10 ozs.. 21 inches long. Parents Jerry and Debbie Hurless. Grandparents Jack and Caryl Hurless and Tom and Mary Jane Straley. Hastings Mutual employee finishes unique course James Demarest, claim adjuster for Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, recent­ ly completed the Fire/Arson Investigation Course held in Emmitsburg. Md.. by the Na­ tional Fire Academy. Demarest is one of only a small number of attendees annually accepted to attend the academy. Hastings Mutual Insurance Com­ pany has one other employee. Norman Turner, who previously attended the academy. Zj 1\ South Jefferson STREET NEWS EVENTS ' The Gun Lake Winter Festival really gets going this weekend. Starting with the Tor­ chlight Parade this Friday through the Polar Bear Dip on Sunday afternoon, there are literally dozens of activities for you to par­ ticipate in. “Go for the fun of It." 2. Winner of the pie contest was Kate Barlow, for her fabulous peanut butter pie. Just great. Thanks to all the participants. 3. Two new restaurants are open for your din­ ing pleasure in Hastings - Mills Landing, featuring steaks and seafood is now open on North Jefferson Street, at the comer of Mill. Rax Restaurant opens in the former Rodees location this week on West State Street. 4. Speaking of food, take advantage of the Ex­ change Club Chili Supper this Friday, January 29, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the High School Cafeteria. Tickets are $2.50 at the door. All you can eat. 5. The Third Annual Walk for Warmth is scheduled for February 13. The money is used to help people cope with winter heat emergencies. You can help by donating your time and mor^y. Call 948-4883 for ' information. A 6. Swap your brown bag lunch day - January 29. Is your brown bag lunch getting boring? Be brave, switch lunches with a co-worker on this day. Want more excitement? Bring your lunch to Bosley’s this Friday (January 29) before noon and we will trade you a lunch at the County Seat. (Limited to the first four lunches we receive before noon.) 7. National Kazoo Day - January 28. We are kazoo fans on South Jefferson Street. Give a kazoo concert from our soapbox this week and we will give you a $3.00 gift cer­ tificate. (Limit 3) 8. Super Bowl XXII - January 30. The Redskins will not break the Broncos on this day. Guaranteed by Bucky the Greek. 9. National Popcorn Day - January 30. Bring us a sample of your best popcorn (buttered, with cheese, whatever) this week and we will give you a jar of popcorn and a $1.00 gift certificate. (Limit 10) 10. Hastings Sweeper Shop on South Jeffer­ son is the place to go for a new sweeper or to have your old sweeper repaired. 1. The assets for Hastings Savings and Loan as of Dec.. 31. 1987 were reported by President Richard Bcduhn to be S48.489.585.93 at the firm's annual meeting held last week- ' ' The amount shows a gain of S4.744.100.79 or a 11.1 percent increase this year. The meeting was held to report the financial condition of the association to shareholders. There was a S2.380.067.47 gain or a 6.3 percent increase in the loan portfolio, said Bcduhn. During 1987 the firm had no loan foreclosures and were able to dispose of all "Real Estate Owned.” Depository accounts increased 10.4 percent and net worth increased 10.5. Net worth is now 9.14 percent to total assets. 'the shareholders approved the planned conversion from a state chartered association to a federal chartered association and in the future, after approval by the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, Hastings Savings and Loan will be known as Hastings Savings and Loan F.A. Directors re-elected for three year terms were Edgar F. Backe, Gordon Fuhr and David Jaspcrsc. The present officers were re-elected with some changes, Bcduhn said. Sandra K. Nichols was promoted to vice president, having been with the firm since 1972. She began as a teller and became the teller supervisor in 1975. In May of 1976, Nichols was elected as the corporate secretary and in addition to her vice presidency, continues to hold the corporate secretary title. "Mrs. Nichols is very knowledgeable in all phases of operations,” Bcduhn said. She and her husband, David, have three children, Jared. Joshua and Jenclle. Another title change was the result of the election of Melody K. Bowman to the assis- SUNDAY'S BEST BRUNCH BUFFET A truly superb dining experience. $7.95 Served 11:00 to 3:00 Reduced prices for seniors and juniors. For Reservations 948-4042 128 S. Jefferson & GOOD SPIRITS Downtown Hastings Susanne K. Martin tant vice president position. She joined the association in Oct. 1973 also as a teller. In 1979. she was elected as the assistant secretary. Since that time, she has im­ plemented the IRA program and heads that department. During the last two years. Bowman has expanded into the mortgage len­ ding area. Bowman resides in Hastings with her hus­ band. Garry, and their children are Lee and Carrie. A third promotion was awarded to Susanne K. Martin. She is now the assistant secretary. Martin joined the staff in June 1976 as a teller Rahn said the grant is part of a S50 million national program, with each grant evaluated on need. "The Job Training Partnership Act gives us the opportunity to aid American workers when jobs are lost due to external economic factors. The funds provided under JTPA are targeted to assist in a quick return to the labor force through such services as counseling, retraining and job search techniques," U.S. Labor Secretary Ann McLaughlin said in announcing the two grants. The dislocated worker program aids workers who have been, or arc about to be. laid off due to technological change, foreign competition or the permanent closing of a plant or facility. Training is also provided for workers who are unlikely to return to their previous industry or occupation, with little prospect for local employment or reemployment. Eligible Hastings Manufacturing Co. employees should call the JEDC office at 948-4896 for more information. MAKE OUR DAY ■ John Deere Day won't be the same without you and your family. You won’t want to miss the films... or the refreshments. You could even win a prize! ■ Plus, check into our John Deere Day specials while you’re here. ■ Plan to attend our special event. BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK ' Little Bucky celebrates the California Gold Discovery Anniversary (January 24) by con­ tinuing his dollar days this week. The Buck prospects for the best values to feature In his ad and you will think you have struck gold when you shop his specials every week. Valentine's Day is just over two weeks away and our largest ever selection of Valentine Cards is now on display in our Sentiment Shop. We also have a large selection of Valentine Gift items for you to shop. Bosley's stocks the largest selection of Home Heath Care Products in this area and Senior Citizens get 10' off on wheelchairs, commodes, etv otop in for our free Heath Care brochjrj. Remember that you get Double Prints everyday at Bosley’s. Bosley's is open until 8 p.m. weeknights (Monday through Friday) and until 5:30 on Saturdays. We are also open every Sunday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Parking Is free when you shop South Jef­ ferson Street and Downtown Hastings. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. JOHN-DEERE DAV DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - M*-M2* by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Nashville businessman who has as many as 31 inoperable cars parked at his home and business was found guilty in 56th District Court Tuesday of violating Nashville’s junk car ordinance. Sidney Green, of 257 Fuller St., was given until June 15 to remove aproximatcly 11 cars parked at his home and 20 cars parked at his business. R & F Industries, located at 230 S. Main St. The five-man. one-woman jury look 20 minutes to deliver two guilty and one notguilly verdicts after Tuesday's trial. Acting Nashville Police Chief Gene Koetje — the only witness who was called to the stand Tuesday — testified that he visited R & F Industries on Dec. 12. 1986 and found several cars that had been parked for over 15 days on the property. Several were sunk up to their axles in dirt and mud. he said. Koetje added that none of the cars he could see had current license plates on them. He testified that he spoke with Green and issued a citation. Three months later on March 17, Koetje visited both Green's business and home, determined that numerous inoperable cars at both locations had been there for more than 15 days, and issued two more citations. According to the provisions of Nashville’s junk car ordinance, which was adopted in Oc­ tober 1986, inoperable registered motor vehicles may remain outside of an enclosed building for no more than 15 days. Any vehicle stored outside that is dismantl­ ed or does not have a current registration is deemed inoperable. The village filed charges against Green in April after he refused to remove the vehicles from his home and business. Green argued that the ordinance is un­ constitutional because it does not allow pre­ existing conditions to remain. But 56th District Court Judge Gary Holman ruled last year that the ordinance is constitu­ tional because the village reserved the right to pass and enforce laws. In court on Monday. Green's attorney, James Witzcl of Lansing, said the ruling would effectively destroy Green's business. "The court is well aware the business has been there since 1956," he said. "It would Community Mental Health Service meeting planned Correction: Hastings School Superintendent Carl A. Schocsscl was incorrectly quoted in the Jan. 21 edition in reviewing remarks he had made to the Board of Education earlier in the school year. Discussing the school budget deficit. Schocsscl said. "We would try and make it up during the year but there was no way we could make up the whole amount.” The Banner regrets the errors. RQSLEY"? - take place in Michigan and was third ini he United Slates. The teller consoles the firm us­ ed at the main office along with the drive-up kiosk unit were transferred to the Lake Odessa branch office and arc now in full operation. Bcduhn said. The week of Dec. 7 marked the firm’s ten year anniversary at the Lake Odessa office. The event was celebrated with an open house. "The year 1987 was a promising and busy year for the Hastings Savings and Loan," Bcduhn said. "We arc proud of our 63 years of service to Hastings and its surrounding communities.” Court orders junk cars removed from property The regular monthly board meeting of the Barry County Community Mental Health Ser­ vice will be held in the conference room. Any interested persons is invited lo attend. "Anybody who believes that the way to a man's head is through his stomach flunked geography." ______ — Robed Byrne f and was designated as teller supervisor in Oct. 1985. Martin continues to carry that position in addition to handling the NOW account depart­ ment. She has been an active member of the Institute of Financial Education for Savings and Loans Associations the past six yean. She and son. Ryan, live in Hastings. With the opening of the new offices last September. Hastings Savings and Loan upgraded the teller equipment to the new "state-of-the-art" microcomputer system from Burroughs (now known as UNISYS). The installation was the first conversion to literaly cost him an arm and a leg to remove all the equipment." "This is Mr. Green’s sole source of in­ come. The court's order will literally put him out of business and on the street.” On the witness stand Tuesday. Koetje said the village council had tried to get Green to remove the cars for several years before pass­ ing the junk car ordinance last fall. Koetje said in 1975 the village zoning ad­ ministrator issued a citation for violation of zoning laws. But Green and his father, Paul, went to the village council and offered to remove the cars if the citation was dropped. The citation was subsequently dropped. Koetje said, but the cars were not removed. “The court docs not make the law. the court only enforced the law," Holman said. "If the court had to write the law. 1 can't say what it would be." "It’s not our interest in making Mr. Green suffer punitive damages for the enforcement of the law. The intent will be to bring Mr. Green into compliance with the law.” Holman said he would give Green until June 15 to remove the vehicles so that the work could be done in good weather. Holman also said he would not assess fines or court costs because the anticipated expense of moving the vehicles is high. Airport, continued from pg 1 terminal, and he hopes to eventually move his offices to that terminal. The beacon, which is 17 years old and contains old bulbs, will be refurbished and updated, making it more energy efficient and less expensive to operate, he said The Barry County project is among 12 county airport development projects approved for funding by the Michigan Aeronautics Commission, a division of the Michigan Department of Transportation. Altogether, the development in mostly urban airports, will total $231,247,200. Funds for the federal, state and locally funded projects are from restricted, user-generated funds, with revenues coming primarily from aviation fuels and passenger taxes and aircraft registration fees. Correction: A story in the Jan. 21 edition of the Banner said that William Goggins had contradicted earlier testimony during his sentencing hear­ ing by saying he had not been drinking all day preceding the offense. Goggins was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court on Jan. 13 for fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. The allegation that Goggins had been drink­ ing that day came from the prosecution and not from testimony during the December trial. ' QUOTE: ■h^-PHARITIHCYSOUTH JEFFERSOM STREET Melody K. Bowman Mfging grant, con’t (Gltt certifies!** ar* llml!*d to on* p*r*on per month and, unl*»» olherwiae Hated, lo tho*e 18 or older.) 'at Sandra K. Nichols BOULTER’S 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 30 at our store! THORNAPPLE VALLEY Adult Foster Care Home j Home is located at: Pte. ^»**l*y » ^"1 1690 Bedford Rd.. (M-37) Hastings • 616-945-9526 - HAS AN OPENING — 1695 McGlynn Road ■ or call. 945-9805 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 28. 1988 — Page 3 State trooper, deputy catch accused robber by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A joint effort by officers from two area law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of a Hastings man accused of robbing a Hope Township home earlier this month. In Barry County Circuit Court last Wednesday, Gary L. Lake, of 1775 Mathison Rd., stood mute to one count of breaking and entering a home on West Cloverdale Road with intent to comit larceny. The charge carries a maximum of 15 years in prison. According to Trooper Terry Klotz of the Michigan Slate Police, a West Cloverdale Road resident reported his home had been entered sometime between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Jan. 8. Six long guns with a total value of S530 were stolen from a gun cabinet in the living room of the house. Troopers determined the home had been entered through a rear door, which had been left unlocked by the owner. Based on footprints in the snow, troopers believed only one person had entered the building. Police were unable to take fingerprints from the cabinet, but were able to take boot prints and tire tracks from the snow outside the home. The vehicle used by the thief had been leaking oil, police determined. By following the trail, troopers were able to determine the direction the vehicle had come from and the way it left. Shortly after 3 p.m. that afternoon, Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department was on patrol on M-43 when he saw two men drive by in a white 1983 Plymouth. DeMott recognized the driver as having a suspended driver's license and pulled the car over. The detective discovered six long guns in the back of the car and took the two men in for questioning. Lake, 21, who was the passenger in the car, told DeMott he had bought the rifles at a bar in town for S75-S80. Because the gun's had not yet been entered into the Law Enforcement Information Network as stolen, DeMott released the two men, citing the driver for driving without a license and driving with uncased weapons. But he kept the guns overnight, telling Lake he could pick them up on Monday. The following day, Klotz located a 1975 Dodge pickup truck parked on M-43 south of Hastings. The owner of the property said the truck had broken down ths previous day. Klotz checked the truck and found that it was leaking oil. The tires also matched the tracks at the scene of the robbery. Klotz contacted the sheriffs department, and DeMott told him he had picked up six long guns the previous day after a traffic stop. The gun's owner came into the stale police post and identified the guns as his, and a warrant was issued for Lake's arrest. When contacted by police, Lake admitted he entered the home and took the six guns from the cabinet and left the home. A few miles from the scene, his truck broke down, so he called a friend to come pick him up. The two transfered the guns to the while Plymouth and were driving on M-43 when DeMott stopped them. At his arraignment last week in circuit court, Lake also stood mute lo a habitual offender charge with two prior felony convictions. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered by the court for both charges, and a pretrial hearing was set for Feb. 3. On Jan. 6 Lake was found guilty of distrubuting an imitation controlled substance following a two-day jury trial in Barry County Circuit Court. Sentencing in that matter was set for Feb. 16, and Lake was free on bond when the Hope Township break-in took place. , In September 1987, Lake was sentenced to two years' probation with the first 30 days in Barry County Jail for larceny from a motor vehicle. He was also sentenced to 200 hours of community service for the July 9 theft from a motor vehicle. Bond was continued on the breaking and entering charge. Ex-drug users help bring suspected dealer to court Second graders at Southeastern Elementary School learned about their own eyes and vision when they dissected sheep eyes as part of the Michigan Comprehensive Health Model program. Karen Anthony, a registered nurse and mother of a second grader, is shown here explaining parts of the eye to Sean Kelley and Chris Young. This is the third year the school has taken part in the health program in which students at the same level in all buildings participate in the same projects. Three more sentenced following Oct 1 bust by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Three more defendants arrested in the OcL 1 round up of 25 alleged drug dealers in Barry County have been sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court for various drug charges. Another three have pleaded guilty to several drug charges. Rae A. Hollrust, of 319 E. Stale Rd., pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of delivery and manufacture of marijuana, a four-year felony offense. Last October, Holtrust 28, stood mute to two counts of selling marijuana. She was scheduled for trial on Monday, but she changed one of her earlier mute pleas to a guilty plea as part of a plea bargain arrangement with the Barry County Prosecutor's office. In exchange for the guilty plea to one charge, the Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale. A. Crowley moved to dismiss the second count and agreed to dismiss a pending case in 56th District Court in which Holtrust has been charged with possesion of marijuana. Crowley also asked the court to delay sentencing for up to six months. Under state law, a court may delay sentencing for up to one year to give a defendant the opportunity to prove fitness for probation. Holtrust told the court she was in Tyden Park with her children last May when an undercover police officer approached her and asked to if she had any marijuana. She said she gave some to the officer. Holtrust's attorney, Charles Stiles, asked that the court to approve the delayed sentence for his client "She was more or less coerced into sell? o the marijuana," he said. "She's 28. Lie mother of three, she's never been in trouble, and she's a graduate of the local high school." Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster set a sentencing date of July 13 for Holtrust. He also ordered her to report to the probation department regularly until her July sentencing date. Last Wednesday in circuit court, Steven M. Lesick, of 127 E. Walnut St., Hastings, was sentenced to four years' probation with the first nine months in Bany County jail. In December, Lesick, 18, was found guilty of two counts of selling marijuana following a two-day jury trial. Each offense is punishable by up to four years in prison and/or a S2.000 fine. In addition to jail and probation, Lesick was ordered to pay S700 in court costs, S300 in fines and S100 in restitution. He was also ordered to reside in a Grand Rapids halfway house for six months after his jail term is over. Lesick declined to make a statement on his own behalf. In handing down his sentence, Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming said he understood that Lesick had a history of family problems. But that was no excuse for dealing in drugs, he said. "Your family did get divorced, but you're not the first son of a divorced couple," Deming said. "You're not the first person not to have the benefit of a mother and a father living in the home. "But that doesn’t give you the right to live the life you've been leading," he said. "You're a fine looking young man. You ought to get yourself a high school diploma and go out and get yourself a job." Deming told Lesick the court would consider suspending the remainder of his sentence after six months in jail. Joan R. Clark, of 4005 E. Quimby Rd., Hastings, was sentenced last Wednesday to three years' probation with the first 60 days in Barry County Jail. In October Clark, 36, stood mute to a charge cf selling marijuana. She was also ordered to pay court costs of S200, fines of $150 and restitution of $75. Prior to sentencing, Crowley objected to the probation department's recommendation that Clark receive 60 days in jail and a two-year term of probation. Crowley told the court that other defendants arrested in the OcL 1 round who were charged with the same offense had received six to 12 months in jail. "The case is in connection with others for this year," he said. "In reading this report, ’here is no reason to differ from the other cases." He recommended four years' probation and nine months in jail for Clark. But Stiles, her attorney, said that his client had been set up by police and deserved a light sentence. "This lady has a good record," he said. "She was obviously set up by these police women. "(The officer) befriended her and badgered her to arrange a buy," he said. "She only did it to get her off her back." Clark declined to make a statement before sentence was delivered. Deming denied a request from Stiles to grant work release from jail for Clark. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Two former drug users who volunteered to help law enforcement officials nab suspected cocaine dealers were instrumental in bringing a Castleton Township man to court last week. Joseph H. Gorodenski of 139 Hager Rd. stood mute in Barry County Circuit Court last week to two charges of selling cocaine to an undercover state trooper. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered by the court for Gorodenski. Each charge is felony offense carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and/or a $25,000 fine. Gorodenski, 29, was arrested in November after allegedly selling cocaine to a Michigan State Police officer from his Hager Road home. Michigan State Police from the Lansing Post used the two area residents as undercover agents to set up the alleged cocaine deal. At Gorodenski's preliminary exam in 56th District Court on Jan. 11, Christine Fuller testified that she and her boyfriend, Bradley Carpenter, arranged the deal between Gorodenski and Trooper Edward Hay of the Lansing Post. The night before the sale, Fuller talked to Gorodenski by phone. She testified that Gorodenski offered to sell her two 'eight-balls" of cocaine for S325 apiece. Each eight-ball is 3 1/2 grams of cocaine. Trial cancelled, man pleads no contest in case A trial scheduled to begin on Monday in Barry County Circuit Court was cancelled for a Castleton Township man accused of first-degree criminal sexual conduct after he pleaded no contest to a lesser charge in circuit court. Brian H. Seiden, of 987 Durkee Rd., was scheduled to go to trial Jan. 25 on three charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct First degree criminal sexual conduct is punishible by life in prison. The separate incidents, which involved a 13-year-old girl and a 15-year-old girl, were alleged to have taken place in February and March of 1987. Seiden, 35, pleaded no contest to two added counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct in exchange for the dismissal of the three first-degree charges. Criminal sexual conduct in the third degree is a felony carrying a maximum of 15 years in prison. A no contest plea is simiiiar to a guilty plea in that a conviction may be entered, but, unlike a guilty plea, may not be used as an admission in any other matter. Bond was cancelled and sentencing was set for Feb. 24. In April 1987, Seiden pleaded no contest to charges of malicious destruction of a building in Hope Township, following an arrest in March. He was placed on probation, but in August he was sentenced to one year in jail for violating terms of his probation. On June 17, Fuller, Carpenter and Hay went to Gorodenski's home to make the alleged purchase. On the witness stand. Hay said the three arrived at the Gorodenski home and sat talking and drinking beer for about 20 minutes. Fuller and Hay both gave $325 to Gorodenski, who handed each of them a small packet of while powder. Once outside, Fuller gave her packet to Hay, who turned both into the police lab in Lansing for analysis. Beth were found to contain cocaine, the lab report said. During the preliminary exam, Gorodenski's attorney, Michael McPhillips, objected to testimony from Fuller and Carpenter because both have felony charges pending in Barry County. Assistant Prosecutor Marylin Meyers admitted Fuller was charged with breaking and entering in the county but said it was about to be dropped. Fuller admitted to the charge and added help to police in catching them. The judge who received the letter, Bany County Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster, sent the letter to the state police post in Lansing. Officals from that post later contacted them and enlisted their help. A pretrial hearing for Gorodenski is scheduled for this week in circuit court. PUBLIC OPINION: Should Bush be asked about Iran-Contra scandal? that she had entered a guilty plea to a breaking and entering charge in Eaton County. Carpenter admitted to a prior felony convection five years ago and a current felony charge now pending. But both denied doing the undercover work to get a break from the prosecutor’s office on their pending charges. "If he cuts us any deal, it’ll be out of the goodness of his heart," Carpenter said. Carpenter told the court both he and Fuller had formerly been drug users and now wanted to do something in return. "We got tvrapped up in cocaine, so we wrote a letter to the judge while we were in jail," he said. In the letter they identified cocaine dealers in the area and offered their Richard Furlong Barb Frost Regina Moser Frank Moser Tim Jackson Katy Stone LETTERS from our readers.... To the editor: At the varsity basketball games in Hastings there has been a lot of booing while the oppos­ ing team is being introduced. This shows poor sportsmanship and puts a bad reflection on Hastings High School and the community. All athletes pul a lot of time and energy into sports and they should be applauded not booed. The opposing team introductions do not deserve the boos, they do deserve a welcome from our community. I do not ap­ preciate Hastings being booed at another school. In the many years that we have participated as fans and on teams representing Hastings we have never seen or heard such poor sport­ smanship as there is at the recent basketball games. Our varsity basketball team is the best, so let’s put that enthusiasm behind them not against other communities athletes. The practice of booing the opposing team is not ac­ cepted in other sports, wny is H in basketball? Arden Ac Carolyn Wilder Hastings The Hastings CBS News anchor Dan Rather was reportedly accused of being disrespectful in his interview with Vice President George Bush Monday after Rather repeatedly ask­ ed the presidential candidate about his in­ volvement in the Iran-Contra affair. Bush contended the interview was to have been part of profile story about him and how he would serve the American people as presi­ dent, if elected. It was not, he said, to be a rehash of what he knew about the armsfor-hostages deal. Do you think Bush should be continually asked about the Iran affair in interviews — is he telling the whole story? Or should the media and accept the answers Bush has given? Richard Furlong, Nashville ''People in public office should tell the whole story. They shouldn't hold anything back. The vice presi­ dent has to be involved (with the Iran affair), more than the president is. Rather did the right thing.” Barb Frost, Lake Odessa "I think the media should back off. Enough is enough. Banner In other court business Sonja A. Runer, of 512 W. Clinton S’.., pleaded guilty to an added charge of attempted delivery of cocaine, five-year felony offense. Runer, 27, pleaded guilty to the charge as part of a plea bargain arrangement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange for her guilty plea, the prosecutor's office agreed to John Howe, of 308 Washington St., Nashville, pleaded guilty to drunk driving, second offense, in circuit court on Monday. Sentencing was set for Feb. 10. Last November, Howe stood mute to charges of drunk driving, third offense, and driving with a suspended license, second offense. He also was scheduled to go to trial Monday, but he accepted a plea bargain with Continued on page 9 Continued on Page 10 Gorodenski also stood mute last Wednesday to a supplemental charge that he had previous felony convictions for attempted breaking ’nd entering and the* from a building. The third-offense supplemental charge carries a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison and/or $50,000. Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc.' Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Vol. 1q?, No. 4 —Thursday, January 28,1988 Subscription Rates: SI3.00 per year in Barry County: S15.00 per year in adjoining counties: and 516.50 per year elsewhere. We’re all tired of it.” Regina Moser, Middleville "I didn't like the way Rather handled it. I thought he was crude. I think we should know what’s going on but but I think they should be more tactful." Frank Moser, Middleville ”1 believe so. I don’t think he (Bush) should be let off the hook that easily." Tim Jackson, Zeeland "Everyone's got questions about it yet that need to be answered. They'll have to be answered one way or another and if he expects to run for president, he’s not going to be able to avoid them." Katv Slone, Middleville "I think they should lay that to rest. How can we say whether he's telling the truth or not. When Reagan spoke too. he kind of contradicted himself from what he’d said in the beginning." Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 28, 1988 Audrey L. Pranshka uarieS Alfreds M. Sawdy Arthur McPherson LAKE ODESSA - Alfreds Annada Sawdy, 60, of Lake Odessa, died Monday, January 25, 1988 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Sawdy was born on June 6, 1927, in Belding, the daughter of Chanes and Naomi (Brooks) Woten. She attended Belding High School. She was married to Carl Sawdy in Woodland on September 27,1952. She was employed by Jolly Kids Manufacturing of Belding for sever­ al years. She also worked for Lake Odessa Machine Products for 10 years. Mrs. Sawdy is survived by her husband, Carl; two sons, Charles Lloyd of Lake Odessa, Clifford Sawdy of Belding; two daughters, Donna Durkee of Lake Odessa, Linda Wearthman of Pontiac; three sisters, Marlene Randell of Baldwin, Charlene Barrett of Grand Rapids, Judith Woten of Grand Rapids; 14 grandchil­ dren; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Paul. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 27, at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with the Rev. Duane Walter officiat­ ing. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Odessa Ambulance. HASTINGS - Arthur McPherson, 77, of 512 E. Walnut St., Hastings died Monday, January 18, 1988 at the New Swedish Hostel in Jeru­ salem, Stale of Israel. Mr. McPherson was bom on October 18, 1910 in Hastings, the son of John and Rosella (Weber) McPherson. He was raised in the Hastings and Kalamo areas and attended schools there. He was married to Laura E. (Eno) Hollister on June 27, 1943. They lived in the Kalamo area for manv years, returning to Hastings in 1951. Mr. McPherson had various employment during his working life. He was on his sixth trip to Jersualem being a personal religious pilgrimage. He had left Hastings on November 24, 1987 and would have returned this March. He was a member of the Full Gospel House of Prayer in Battle Creek. Mr. McPherson is survived by his wife, Laura; three daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Dolores) Herman of Vermontville, Mrs. Richard (Reta) Leinaar of Delton, Mrs. Robert (Nancy) Edwards of Hastings; son and daughter-in-law, Rudy and Joyce McPherson of Lake City, Mi; 13 granchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and sister, Mrs. Ruth Stamm of Hastings. Preceding him in death was a son Gary Gene McPherson in 1977. A private burial was held in Jerusalem. A Memorial Serivce will be held 4:00 P.M. Saturday, Jan. 30, 1988 at the Hastings Hope United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Mayo officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Christopher Miesen MIDDLEVILLE - Christopher Miesen, 90, passed away. Mr. MiesenwasbornonMarch21, 1897, the son of Mattias and Anna Miesen. He married the former Cecilia S. Langen of Muskegon on November 9, 1922. He worked as a welder in the Michigan area and after moving to California in 1>45 owned a Kilm manufacturing company. Mr. Miesen was disabled in 1951 and lived with his wife until her death in 1979. He returned to Michigan in the early 1980*s to be with family. Surviving arc one daughter, Florence La Dora Fetters; grandchildren, Pamela D. Blain, Richard and Thomas Fetters; six great grandchildren. Memorial Mass will be held February 6, at St. Rose Church, Hastings at 4:30. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1574 Wrsl Stole Road Pastor J A Campbell I’honc 945 2285 Sunday School 9 45a m Worship 11 am. Evening Service 7pm Wednesday Praise Gatbenng 7 p.m Harold C. Willits EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. nf ■* <»« wu TK, Wayne Smith Rector Sunday IkbcdX Adul^Cta, 9 «^t Adult Education Till \ FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1.130 N Broad W*T D*vid D «**e ^“29 Panooagr. 945 3195 Church Where a Christian experience make* ycu a FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hartings. Michigan 948 8004 Kenneth W. Garner. Partor. James R Barretl. Aset to the pastor m youth. Senday Senncea: Sunday School 9:45 a m. Mommg Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 Pm Wednesdav. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thro 8. 7M p.m. Sentor High Youth (Houseman Halil. Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7.00 p.m. Sa.,rd Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m (Adult Eucharist 10 30 a m Weekday Eucharist*: Wednesday. 7 15 a.m. Thu.*day 7 P m Call for .rdormat.no about mrn,h" 9 30 a m Sunday School; 10 45 'J" 6p_m. FeDovmMp 7 "rdnewtoy Prayer choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a m Kings Kids (Childrens Cbolrt Sunday morning aervtce browfcmt WBCH ^,hL^..^ble5<U<ly Y°u'>> group and HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY ' CHURCH U'7 E Marshall R.-v st. •.n FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Sunday Morning miikL.Hastings Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. •*l««4lit IXi Morning W.wshi|< s. -. Eileen Higbee. Dir Christian Ed Sunday. H«> Evening Service 7 «i *■-.,.■• Jan iO - 9 30 and llXn Morning Worship Meeting Wednesday Ntght 7 •<> Service* Nursery provided Brsadcast ot 9:30 service over WBCH AM and FM 9:30 STROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Church School classes lor all ages 10:30 Jeflerson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor Satur Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room. day Maaa 4:30p.m. Sunday Masse* 8 a m 11: 30 Children's Church. 5.30 Confirm*' and It a.m. confessions Saturday non Class in the Dining Room, 6 .M) Junior 4 00-4 30 pm High Youth. 6:30 Senior High Youth Tuesday. Jan. 12 9 00Presbytery MeetingHASTINGS GRACEBRETHREN 600 tn Sanctury and Hall Wednesday. Jan. 13- Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. 94S-3289 Wor 12: 30 Circle 3. al the home of Agnes ship service 10 30 a.m.. evening service 6 Smith 7 30 Chancel Choir practice p m., c'li-ca for at) ages. Sunday School 9.30. *. uesdry evening Bible study at 7:30. ......................... .............. with SMM classes io, all girl* and GBB GRACE CHURCH. E CubforbovsOur Motto ThcBiNe The North St LUTHERAN . Michael Anton. Pastor 239 Phone b^^B.ble 945-9414 Sunday Jan. 31 8:45 Church * School: (all ages) 10 00 Worship Service. CHURCH OF TF.B NAZARENE 1716 Holy Communion Thursday. Jan 28 North Broadway. Fev James E Lcitrmar 4 14 Children's Clir.. 7.30 Sr Choir Satur- Paator. Sunday Sen ice*.9 45 a m Sundry dry. Jan 30 Pasty Sale. Tuesday. Feb. 2- School Hour; 11.00 *jn. Morning Worsh.j 9 30 Wordwatchers it 30 Holy Comma- Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Servrce monriamch. 700 Stephen Wednesday. Wednesday 7 00 pm Services for Adult* Feb. 3 - 6.30 Sarah Circle. Potluck Teen* and Childrer. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 Sa Hanover Hastings Leonard Davis. Pallor Ph 948 2256or 945-9429. Sunday Sunday School 9 45 a m Worship 11 a m . Youth 5 pm Evening Worship 6 pm. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p>m. Nursery l« all services Wednesday: CYC 6 4i P m • P™/" and lub,e ”ud)r 7 P m FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone |6I6] 945^574. David B Nelson. Jr. Pastor Phone 945-9574. Sunday. Jan 31 9 00 am Childrens Choir 9 W am Fellowship. 1030 a m Rad.o Broadcast WBCH 11:00 aan. Worship - One With Authonly" Mark 1:21-38. 5 00 p.m Mi Hi Youth Fellowship. 6«p.m Sr. Hi Youth Fellowship. Monday. Feb 1 7 p m. Scout*. Tuesday, Feb 2 730 pm. uOUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING U^rrE,^ METHODIST < u!LOnm“",'if Country Chapel Church School 9 00 a.m W««h-P 1015 am Banlield Church HAKMY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 341 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. MI 49058 Norman Herron Minister. telephone |61f.| 945 2938 office. 948 4201 h«me Schedule nl services Sunday. Wor ship 10 a m . Bible School 11 ant . Evennig wrvtce6p m Wednesday Bible Study 7pm _ . “O,'E UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. At 37 Sooth at M 79 Robert Mayo, pastor. «5 4995 R^.l.ho., duettor. Suaday whohrle 9:30 am Fellowship and Cottar. V45 aan. Sunday Sch»4. IlllOam Morning Worship. A 00 p Ewiring Worship; 7.00 pan Youth Meeting Nursery for all services irurnc-rUtH-i pro.KkMtoand from morn ln|t K-rvK.es Prayer meeting 700 pm. Wnlm-sday OOltOfl ATOS . KE . RE. [K>ST.R REFORMED CHURCH. 12145 Doster „. „ Donald lanvcn Pastor Plione Sunday iXn. Xh.n^ evening Bible Study 6 30 pan. Monday. 445 to 5.30 pan BAPT,CT rM .PFI . 11fcK **•«»••»■ Hastings (COA Bldg ! across from Hasting* Savuig* 4 Loan. Maurice ’ CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 14 m‘ 5 p*’“” B'rn' B«»nh*m Phone nn.jjgs Sunday School at 10 a m Worship 11 am E.r-ung Service at 7 p.m : Nashville Area a m. VXP. *. cymf s CATH0UC CHURCH. NashviLe. Father Leon Pohl Pastor A minion ol St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Saturday Mau 6:30 p.m Sunday The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: Dowling Area JACOBS REX All PH A. Complulu Pruscriplion t. E. John Strouse HASTINGS - E. John (Tiny) Strouse, 52, of 312 W. Mill St., Hastings died Friday, January 22, 1988 at home. Mr. Strouse was bom Feb. 3, 1935 in Rock­ ford, the son of Leslie and Frances (Geer) Strouse. He was raised in Rockford, Lowell and Caledonia and attended schools there. He lived in Belding and New Jersey before moving here in 1986. He was married to Judith C. Riley on May 23, 1959 in New Jersey. He was employed as service station manager of several area service stations before ill health forced him to retire in 1986. While in New Jersey he worked for Walker Gordon Research Farm for several years. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church. Mr. Strouse is survived by his wife, Judith; two daughters, Mrs. William (Carol) Hinckley of Hastings and Miss Debra Strouse at home; three grandchildren, Dennis, Heather and Tascha Hinckley; one brother, Vernon Strouse of Brohman, MI.; two sisters, Mrs. A.J. (Ellen) Young of Lake Odessa and Mrs. Alvena Baldry of Freeport; one half-brother, Leslie Strouse of Hastings; his step-mother, Doris Strouse of Hastings; and step brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael J. Anton officiat­ ing. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Intensive Care Unit at Pennock Hospital. ATTEND SERVICES naSlingSArea HASTINGS - Audrey L. Pranshka. 61, of 4332 Anders Rd., Hastings died early Wednes­ day, January 27 at her residence. Mrs. Pranshka was bom on October 17,1926 in Ipava, ILL., the daughter of William and Ruth (Malott) Forsythe. She came to Freeport as a child and attended Hastings area schools. She was married to Theodore (Dorr) Pransh­ ka on January 29,1944. She lived most of her life in the Hastings area except in 1960-1984 she lived in Clarksville. She was engaged in independent truck driving for 38 years, retiring in 1970. She aiso worked at Hastings Manufac­ turing during the I940’s. Mrs. Pranshka is survived by her husband Dorr; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Pat Pranshka of Hastings; one daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Patti) Lewis of Hastings; five grand­ children, one sister, Mrs. Merle (Opal) Rowley of Hastings and one brother, Carol Forsythe of Hastings. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 30,1988 at the Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard E. Davis officiating. Burial will be al Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Steve Jordan Fund. >cu HASTINGS SAVINGS a 10*11 ASSOCIATION COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIEU3 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Mary Horn olficaung. Ranheld Sunday School 900. Banfield Worship 9 30. Country Chapel Sunday School 9:30 Country Chapel Wor ship 13.30. Hastings and lako Oduisa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurancu for your Ufu. Homa. Businas* and Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES NASHVILLE - Harold C. Willits, 83, of 128 Sherman St., Nashville, died at 8:10 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Willits was bom on June 25, 1904 in Fredrick, Michigan, the son of Josephus and Carrie (McGuigan) Willits. He was raised in Fredrick, Barryville, Charlotte and Maple Grove Twp., and attended Barryville and Branch schools. He married Martha (Wellington) Allen on April 29,1933. He lived in Lapeer County most of his adult life, coming to Nashville in 1971. He retired in 1971 from the Lapeer County Road Commission where he had been employ­ ed for over four years. He previously had had various employment in Lapeer County. Mr. Willits is survived by a brother, Wilson Willits of Albuquerque, New Mexico; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Pufpaff and Mrs. Helen Kesler both of Hastings; nine step­ grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two step-sons; one step-daughter; three brothers; one sister. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Janu­ ary 26, at 2:00 P.M. at Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville with the Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial will be at The Barryville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Child Abuse Council. Herman L. Putsch HASTINGS - Herman L. Putsch, 69, of Hastings died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1988 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. Mr. Putsch was bom on Dec. 16, 1918 in LaCrosse, Wise., the son of Paul and Cara L. (Geary) Putsch. He was married to Francis B. Speck on Oct. 21, 1939. He was a Veteran of WWII serving in the US Army. He was emplyed as meat manager at the Grant Super­ market in Ml Pleasant He was a life member and Past Master of Blue Lodge #358 at Sauli Ste. Marie. Mr. Putsch is survived by his wife, Frances B. Putsch; one daughter, Mrs. Roswell P. (Nancy Lou) Bishop of Middleville; one son, James P. Putsch of Jamestown, OH.; and three grandchildren. Preceding him in death were one son, Fred C. Putsch and one grandson, Matthew L. Bishop. Services were held 1:30 P.M. Saturday, Jan. 16, 1988 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Rev. Roger Timmerman officiating. Burial was at the Rutland Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. Hastings — Nashvlllu FLEXFAB INCORPORATED Leon J. McMillen of Hostings HASTINGS - Leon j. McMillen, 89, former­ ly of Hastings died Tuesday, January 26 in Escondido, CA. Arrangements are pending at the Girrbach Funeral Home. NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Mumuur F.D.LC. THE HASTIHGS HANNER AND REMINDER I9SI N. S.«>d-o, - Hailing. Oji’f BOSLEY PHARMACY "Pruscriptions" • 1 IB S. Jalfarson ■ 945 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 7/0 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan \______________________ ____ > Kenneth R. Boston BATTLE CREEK - Kennelh R. Boslon, 81. passed away Tuesday, January 26, 1988 at Arrowood Nursing Home in Battle Creek. Mr. Boston was bom on March 24, 1906 in Vanderbilt, Ml, the son of Aurther and Jessie (Stevenson) Boston. On March 5, 1925 he married Fern Flagg. He was employed at Kellogg Company as an electrician for 43 years and retired in 1971. Mr. Boston was a life member of Kellogg Company's 25 Year Club, the Michigan Trap Shooters Association, the Battle Creek Gun Club, the Battle Creek Masonic Lodge #12 and the Bedford Masonic Lodge. He was also an avid sportsman and hunter. Mr. Boston is survived by his wife Fem; two daughters, Marian Boston of Hastings and Patricia Seymour of Battle Creek; three sons, Richard of Battle Creek, Roy of Indianapolis, IN and Roger of Pinnelas Park, FL; 14 grand­ children; 14 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Donald Boslon of Florida, Lee Boston of Battle Creek and Robert Boston of Cincinnati, OH; and one sister Dorothy Jordon of Baldwin. Services are being held 10 a.m. Friday, Janu­ ary 29, 1988 al the Memorial Gardens Chapel in Battle Creek with Rev. David W. Robertson officiating. Burial will be at the Floral Lawn Cememtery. Arrangements were made by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home of Battle Creek. Samantha M. Swanson CLARKSVILLE - Samantha M. Swanson, 18, of Clarksville died Friday, Jan. 22, 1988 from accidental injuries. Miss Swanson was bom on May 16,1969 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Donal and Judy (Barker) Swansun. She graduated from Lakew­ ood High School in 1987. Miss Swanson is survived by her parcels, Herbert and Judy VanAlstine of Clarksville and Dorral Swanson of California; one half­ sister, Denise VanAlstine at home; four step­ brothers, Ray VanAlstine of Lowell, Ronald VanAlstine of Muir, Patrick and Mark VanAlstine both of Clarksville; grandparents, Earl and Clo Barker of Manton, Doris Swanson of Lowell and William VanAlstine of Boyne City, Funeral serivces were held Monday, Jan.25, 1988 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Rev. Keith McIver officiating. Burial at the Clarksville Cemetery. Legal Notices SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE- Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT D. PAIGE, a single man (original owner). Gary S. Ken­ ney. a single man (present owner) to Security Na­ tional Bonk of Battle Creek, a corporation organiz­ ed and existing under the lows of the United States of America n/k/a/ Commorica Bank-Battle Creek, Mortgagee, doted November 10. 1978. and record­ ed on November 14. 1978 in liber 239, on poge214, Barry County Records, Michigan and on which mor­ tgage there is claimed lo be duo al the dote hereof the sum of Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Two and 16'100 ($17,532.16) Dollars, in­ cluding interest at 10% % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, al 11 o'clock a.m. on March 3. 1988. Said promises are situated in Assyria Township. Burry County, Michigan, and arc described os: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southwest % of Section 20, Assyria Township. Thence South 20 rods: thonco West 16 rods, thence North 20 rods: thence East 16 rods to the place of beginning, TIN, R7W. The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless dolorminod abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a). in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such solo. Dated: January 12. 1988 BARROWS & AIT. P.C. BY: GERALD B. ALT Attorneys 650 E. Big Beaver. Sto. E. Troy Ml 48083 (313) 689-3940 Comerico Bank • Battle Creek Mortgagee (2/18) Legal Notices PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Prairieville Township Board has adopted Ordinance No. 54. entitled WATER ORDINANCE providing, in sum­ mary. as follows: ARTICLE I. GENERAL. Section 1. Definitions. This Section defines various terms used in the remainder of the Or­ dinance. This Ordinance pertains to that portion of the Gun Plain Township Lake Doster Water System located in Prairieville Township. Section 2. Rules and regulations. The Water and Sewer Committee of the System shall hove authority lo make and recommend rules concern­ ing various aspects ol the water distribution system and use thereof, which rules shall be effec­ tive upon approval by the Prairieville Township Board. Section 3. Turning on water service. Subject to certain exceptions set forth herein, no person other than an authorized agent of the Township shall turn on or off any waler service. Section 4. Limitations on use of water. The Prairieville Township Board shall have authority, when the public health and safety require It, to regulate, limit, or prohibit lhe use of waler for any purposes and violation of such regulation shall bo a misdemeanor. Section 5. Liability of Township for broken pipes, etc. No claims sholl be mode against Prairieville or Gun Plain Township Ly reason ol freezing or breaking of any service pipes, stop cocks, other apparatus. Section 6. County Health Department Cer­ tificate. No public water mains shall be mode operational until the water flowing therefrom has been certified os safe by the County Health Department. Section 7. Continuous service. Neither Gun Plain Township nor Prairieville Township will be liable for any damage caused by failure of the water supply or for damages to persons or proper­ ly arising or resulting from the supply of water or from any apparatus or appurtenance in connection therewith. ARTICLE II. METERS, APPURTENANCES, AND REGULATIONS. Section 1. Unauthorized tampering with or injuring of the system and its appurtenances. This Section contains regulations prohibiting unauthorized tampering or injuring of the water system and its appurtenances. Section 2. Permit, etc., for hydrant use. No person other than an agent of the Township may open or use any fire hydrant except in case of emergency without Township permission. Section 3. Service of more than one premise by the same meter. Whenever possible, eoch premise shall be serviced independently with a water meter ol appropriate size. Section 4. Cross connections. This Section contains regulations pertaining to cross connection of the Township wafer supply with any other waler supply. Section 5. By-passing meter prohibited. This Section prohibits the opening of any valve or mak­ ing any connection which will make possible the use of water which has not passed through a meter properly installed and recorded. Section 6. Unlawful tapping, removing, in­ stalling, etc., of mains, pipes, meters, etc. This Section prohibits various specified interference with or molestation of various specified ap­ purtenances of the water distribution system. Section 7. Use of water pipes as electrical ground. This Section regulates the grounding or electrically connecting of any radio, telephone, or other electrical system to any pipes or ap­ purtenances connected to lhe discharge side of Section 8. Repairs. This Section sets forth the obligation of Gun Plain Township with respect to repairs of the water distribution system. Section 9. Meter responsibility. This Section sots forth the respective obligations of the owner of the premises and the Township with respect to safekeeping of lhe water meter and responsibility for any damage or loss of water in connection therewith. Section 10. Return of meters to Township. After a water meter has been removed from the premises of a user, it must be delivered forthwith to Gun Plain Township. ARTICLE III. RATES, PERMITS, CONNECTION FEES. Section 1. Connections, Fees, Connection permits. This Section sets forth various regula­ tions pertaining lhe making of service connections and fees therefor to the water system. Section 2. Contractors, payment, Inspec­ tion. This Section sets forth regulations pertaining to parties who may lawfully moke service connec­ tions to the waler system. Section 3. Deposit from tenants generally. This Section sets forth regulations permitting the Township to hove the right to require an initial deposit from any owner or tenant who applies lor water service and sets forth rules for the disposi­ tion of such deposit. NOTICE OF Section 4. Termination of Service. This Sec­ MORTGAGE SALE tion sets forth the authority of lhe township to ter­ Default having been made in the conditions of a minate water service to any premise. certain Mortgage made by KENNETH M. FROWEIN Section 5. Lien rights. This Section sets forth and JOAN F. FROWEIN. husband and wife to NBD the lien rights of lhe Township with respect to MORTGAGE COMPANY (formerly UNION BANK & delinquencies in the payment of rates and charges TRUST COMPANY. Grand Rapids. N.A.) dated June 6. 1983, and recorded in the office of the Register for water connection and service. Section 6. Surplus funds. This Section pro­ of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of vides lor the distribution of surplus funds collected Michigan, or June IS. 1983, in Libor 254 of Mor­ from water services or from capital improvements tgages. on pogo 390 on which Mortgage there is or extensions thereto. claimed to be due at the dale of this notice, for Section 7. No free service. There shall be no principal and interest, the sum of Thirty-five thou­ free water service rendered by the Township to sand seven-hundred nine and 05’100 ($35,709 05) any user or user premise so connected to the Dollars, and no proceedings having boon instituted" ■ system. to recover the debt now remaining secured by said . Section 8. Payment of charges. This Section Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power provides for the payment date of oil charges due of sale contained in said Mortgage has become hereunder and for the imposition of a late charge operative: for delinquent payments. Now Therefore. Notice is Hereby Given that by Section 9. Water Usage Rates and charges. virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mor­ This Section pertains to payment by persons using tgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case the Township water system of rates, charges, and lees established therefor by resolution of the made and provided, the said Mortgage will be Prairieville Township Board foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein Section 10. Adjustments for inaccurate described or so much thereof os may be necessary, meters or meter failure. This Section contains at public auction, to the highest bidder, at east provisions providing for adjustments in fees for in­ door to County Court House in the City of Hastings, accurate meters or motor failure. and County of Barry. Michigan, that being lhe Section 11. Connection fees. This Section con­ place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said tains extensive provisions regarding the establish­ County, on Thursday. March 3. 1988. at 2:00 o'clock ment and payment of connection charges by lhe Eastern Standard Time in the afternoon of said owners of premises served by the Gun Plain day. and said premises will bo sold to pay the Township Lake Doster Water System. amount so as aforesaid then duo on Iho Mortgage ARTICLE IV. VIOLATORS, PENALTIES, EF­ together with 12-5/8 per cent interest, legal costs. FECTIVE DATE Attorneys' fees and also any taxes and insurance Section 1. Violations, costs so related. Any that said Mortgagee doos pay on or prior to the Eorson guilty of a violation of this Ordinance shall date of said sale: which said premises are describ­ e liable for all costs required os a consequence ol ed in said mortgage as fellows, to-wit: the violation. lot 28. Plot of Duffey Beach. Yankee Springs Section 2. Penalty. Violation of this Ordinance Township. Barry County. Michigan, according to is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to the recorded plat thereof $500.00 and or imprisonment for up to ninety (90) During the six months immediately following the days. Eoch day that a violation continues lo exist solo, the property may be redeemed. sholl constitute a separate offense. The foregoing Dated January 28 1988 fines and penalties shall be in addition to the right NBD Mortgage Company of termination of aublic water service to a violator and the right io obtain injunctive relief in a court of Mortgagee. law. George E. Pawlowski Section 3. Right of entry to premises where Attorney for Mortgagee water used. This Section sets forth the right of Business Address: 300 McKoy Tower Prairieville Township and Gun Plain Township and Grand Rapid . Ml 48503 (2 '25) either Township s agents and employees to enter any premises on which Township water is used to inspect, adjust, repair, or remove water meters or appurtenances. Section 4. Saving Clause. If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Ordinance shall be hold invalid for any reason, the same shall not affect the validity of any of the other provisions ol this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect. Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance sholl take effect thirty (30) days following its dote of publication. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this Or­ dinance was adopted by the Prairieville Township Board at its mooting held on January 13. 1988. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text ol this Ordinance has been posted in tho office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at tho address set forth below and that copies of this Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of lhe Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. JANETTE EMIG, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (616)623-2664 (1-21) MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and con­ ditions of o certain mortgage made by Dean A. Mesecar and Sandra Mesecar. husband and wife, to Groot Lakes Federal Savings and Loan Associa­ tion. now known os Great Lakes Bancorp, a Federal Savings Bank, a bank organized under the Home Owners' Loan Act ol 1933. u* the United Stoles of America, as amended. Mortgagee, da’ed the 20th day of March. 1985. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 25th day of March. 1985. in Liber 421 of Barry County Records, at Pogo 400. on which mortgage there is claimed lo bo due, at lhe dale ol this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Seventy Two Thousand Throe Hundred Eighty Eight and 64/100 ($72,388.64) Dollars. Plus an Escrow Deficit of One Thousand One Hundred Twenty Eight and 56/100 ($1,128.56) Dollars, Plus Deferred Late Charges of Twenty Six ond 39/100 (26.39) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings ot low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by soid mortgage or any part thereof: Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage ond pursuant to the statute of the Slate of Michigan in such cose mode ond provided, notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of February. 1988 ot Two (2:00) o'clock in the afternoon. Local Time, said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sole at public auction, to the highest bidder, at lhe East entrance to the Borry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings. Borry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry Is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os moy be necessary lo pay lhe amount due. os aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon of Ten ond 150/1000 (10.150%) per cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. ond also any sum or sums which moy be paid by the unorsigned, necesso*y to pro­ tect its interest in the premises. Sold premises are situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Borry. State of Michigan ond described as: The SOUTHEAST % OF THE SOUTHEAST % OF SECTION 5, TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. » SIDWELL NO (S): 08-13-005-002-00 SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. During the twelve (12) months immediately following the solo, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Ann Arbor. Michigan December 21. 1987. GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee First Publication: January 7. 1988 Charles P. Hoffman. Jr.. (P29826) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107 (313) 769-8300 (1-28) MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and condi­ tions of a certain mortgage made by Timothy Chaney, a single man. to Great Lakes Federal Sav­ ings ond loon Association, now known os Great Lakes Bancorp o Federal Savings Bank, a bonk organized under lhe Home Owners' Loan Act ol 1933, of tho United Slates of America, as amend­ ed. Mortgagee, dated the 22nd day of May. 1984, ond recorded in lhe office of the Register of Deeds for Iho County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on tho 23rd day of May. 1984, in Libor 259 of Borry County Records, ol Pogo 213, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due. at the dale of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Twen­ ty Thousand One Hundred Fifty Four ond 55/100 ($20,154.55) Dollars. Plus an Escrow Deficit of Eight Hundred Seven and 43/100 ($807.43) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof: Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of solo contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of February. 1988 al two o'clock in tho afternoon, Local Timo, said mortgage will bo forecloased by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, ol tho East onlronce to the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan (that being lhe building where lhe Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay tho amount duo. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon ot eleven and 000/1000 (11.000%) per cent per annum ond oil legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and olso any sum or sums which moy bo paid by the undersigned, necessary to pro­ tect its interest in tho premises. Said premises ore situated in lhe Township of Hope. County of Borry. State of Michigan and described as: Lot 34 of lhe original plat of the Village of Cloverdale, according to the recorded plot thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Pago 31. Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan. Sidwell No.(s): 007-000-090-023-00. Subject to easements and restrictions of record. During lhe six (6) months immediately following lhe sole, lhe property moy be redeemed. Doled at Ann Arbor. Michigan, January 7. 1988 GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK. Mortgagee First Publication: January 21. 1Q88 Fileen M. Melmon (P36994) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor. Michigan 48107 (313)769 8300 (2/11) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 28, 1988 — Page 5 LPN’S Legal Notice eu/i PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Barnum-Fox announce engagement McCoy-McCrumb announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Richard Barnum of Hickory Comers announce the engagement of their daughter. Judy A. Barnum. to David L. Fox. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Fox of East Jordan. The bride-elect is a graduate of Gull Lake High School. She attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College and is attending North Central Michigan College. She is currently employed at Bortz Health Care Center in Petoskey. Her fiance is a graduate of East Jordan High School and a graduate of Ferris State College. He is presently employed at Wickes in East Jordan. A June 1 wedding is planned in Hickory Comers. Christine McCoy and Todd McCrumb will exchange wedding vows on March 26 in Gre-it Falls. Montana. Christine, of Great Falls. Mont, is the daughter of Eunice Sabo and the late Thomas McCoy. She is a 1985 graduate of Great Falls High School and attended Montana State University. Todd is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Mc­ Crumb of Hastings. He is a 1984 graduate of Thornappie Kellogg High School, and enlisted in the United States Air Force at that time. He is currently based at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Great Falls, Mont. A reception will be held in April for Todd and Chris here in Michigan. Hause-Cruttenden announce engagement George Hause and Sharon Hause of Hastings arc proud to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Kathy Jo. to James Henry Cruttenden. Jr., son of James and Alice Cruttenden. Kathy will be a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School. Jim is a 1986 graduate of Hastings. He is currently employed as a mechanic at Action Auto of Grand Rapids. A late February or early March wedding is being planned. TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE thol a public hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Com­ mission on Wednesday. February 3. 1988. at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public hearing Include, in brief, the (allowing: 1. The proposed amendment ol Section 3.1 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance so as to odd a new subsection "23a" defining the term ■'driveway". 2. The proposed amendment of Section 4.3.A of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance per­ taining to issuance of a temporary residence use permit so as to set forth new conditions ond limita­ tions upon the use of o garage or other accessory building, mobile home failing to satisfy all lhe criteria for "single-family dwelling", basement, partial or temporary structure for temporary dwelling purposes. 3. Section 4.3.B of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to structures used lor temporary dwelling purposes is proposed lo be repealed and the 'emaining subsections renumbered accordingly. 4. Section 4.3.C (which will be redesignated "Section 4.3.B" if the existing Section 4.3.B is repealed as proposed above) pertaining to tem­ porary buildings for use incidental to construction work is proposed to be amended by the rewording thereof. 5. Section 4.6 of the Prairieville Township Zon­ ing Ordinance pertaining to intersection visibility Is proposed to be amended so as to eliminate reference therein lo "front yards" or "front proper­ ty lines" and moke the regulations contained therein apply equally to lake front lots. 6. Section 4.14 of the Prairieville Township Zon­ ing Ordinance pertaining to the requirement of a greenbelt (or commercial or industrial uses is pro­ posed to be amended so as to also require a greenbelt when any commercial or industrial use abuts an agricultural, public, or semi-public zoned district on either the side or rear yord. The Section is proposed lo (urther be amended so as to eliminate the existing provision for a written waiver of this requirement. 7. Section 4.19.C.1 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining lo home occupation uses is proposed to be amended so as to provide that the term "premises" as used in this section shall also include lots and parcels under common ownership and occupancy that would be con­ tiguous to one another except for on intervening public or private right-of-way. 8. The proposed amendment of Section 4.32 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance per­ taining lo restrictions on fences, walls, and screens so as to also incorporate the requirements set forth in Section 4.6 of tho Ordinance. 9. Section 6.0.B.3.C of the Prairieville Township tning Ordinance pertaining to temporary sldences is proposed lo be repealed. 10. Section 6.4.C.3 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum lot area, yard, and minimum floor area regulations lor single-family detached dwellings in the "C-1" zon- Hastings student on Dean’s List VanBruggen-Calucci united in marriage Sherry VynBmggen. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James VanBruggcn. was married to Veto Calucci Jr . son of Mr. and Mrs. Veto Calucci Sr. of Conneticut. They will make their home in Connecticut. Marriage Licenses: Manin Allcrding II. 21 of Hastings and Shelly Anderson. 17 of Hastings. Scott Fischer. 25 of Hastings and Peggy Jones. 27 of Hastings. DO NOT ENTER THORNAPPLE MANOR 945-2407 Cai! tor appointment OFFICES CLOSED The offices of J-Ad Graphics, Inc. will be CLOSED all day THURS­ DAY, JANUARY 28 to move into new facilities. Normal business hours will resume on Friday, Jan. 29. Your cooperation in accommodating our move will be appreciated. J-Ad Graphics, Inc 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9554 For 8.40% Bcrklec College of Music announces that Michael K. Miller, son of Roderick and Mary Miller of Hastings, has earned placement on the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 1987/88 school year. To be eligible for this honor, a student must maintain an academic average of 3.4 out of a possible 4.0 while carrying a full program of studies. The Bcrklec curriculum focuses upon prac­ tical career preparation for today's vital music industry. Miller's program includes the op­ portunity to select from unique course offer­ ings that emphasize improvisation, recording studio techniques, popular vocal arranging, songwriting and the writing of background music for films and other media productions. Upon graduation from Berklee, Miller, who is majoring in Professional Music, will qualify as a multi-skilled professional able to respond to a variety of musical challenges. IF YOU MISSED THIS SIGN ing ciossification is proposed to be amended lo provide thol the minimum floor area for single­ family detached dwellings shall bo 840 square feet and the minimum floor area for o single-family dwelling attached or part of a building used for another lawful purpose in this zoning classification shall be 720 square feet. Township Zoning Ordinance, which provision cur­ rently allows os o special land use in tho "A" Agricultural District zoning classification individual mobile homes failing to satisfy all tho criteria lor "single-family dwellings . is proposed to bo repealed. 12. Section 6.6.B.5.O of the Prairieville To-mship Zoning Ordinance pertaining to allowing temporary residences as a special land use in the "A' Agricultural District zoning classification is proposed to be repealed. 3. The proposed amendment of Section 7.5.C of rhe Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance per­ taining to the standards for the granting of variances by the Zoning Board of Appeals. '4. Article IV of the Prairieville Township Zon­ ing Ordinance Is proposed to be amended by lhe addition of o new Section 4.37 providing that any mobile home or other premonufaclured unit (as defined under Rule 408.31106 of the Michigan Ad­ ministrative Code) that Is used for commercial or Industrial purposes on either o temporary or per­ manent basis shall either (1) be certified as com­ plying with the standards for manufacture and cer­ tification of pre-manufactured units set forth at Rule 408.31101 ol tho Michigan Administrative Code, or (2) comply with tho construction stan­ dards contained in tho Prairieville Township Building Code Ordinance. 15. The proposed rezoning of a portion of land currently occupied by Dunlop Trailer Park so os to place said land in the "R-5" Mobile Home Parks zoning classification. The land occupied by Dunlop Trailer Pork is more specifically described os: Approximately 4/5 acres lying on lhe south side of Pine Lake Road approximately 200 feet north of Boniface Rood ond approximately 300 feet su<*th of Anson Rood. The portion of land to be rozoned is currently located in lhe "R-2" Single Family and Two Family Medium Density Residential District zoning classification. 16. Such other ond further matters os may pro­ perly come before the Planning Commission al the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that lhe Township Zoning Ordinance and Map and Tov/nship Land Use Master Plan and Map ond pro­ posed amendments thereto moy bo examined at tho Prairieville Township Holl located al 10115 South Norris Road within the Township at ony reasonable time from and after the first publica­ tion of this notice until and including the lime of public hearing and moy be further examined at the public hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right lo make changes in the above-mentioned proposed zoning amendments at or following the public hearing. All interested persons are invited lo be present to participate in discussion on the matter. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Sheri Armintroul, Secretory Prairieville Township Holl 10115 South Norris Rood Delian, Michigan 49046 (616)623-2664 0-28) RN’S We are looking for someone with leadership skills to work in our geriatric facility. 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Fresca Mello Wto and "Mouse Mac" are registerec trademarks ot The Coca-Com Company ■9M The Coca-CoU Company An rights reserved 018011R �Pape 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 28. 1988 BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following arc the most popular videocassettes as they appear in next week s issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1988, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. ”Lady and the Tramp" (Disney) 2. "Jane Fonda’s Low Impact Aerobic Workout" (Lorimar) 3. "An American Tail" (MCA) 4. "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" (Paramount) 5. ’‘Callanetics" (MCA) 6. ”Dirty Dancing" (Vestron) 7. “Jane Fonda’s New Workout” (Lorimar) 8. “The Godfather" (Paramount) 9. “Sleeping Beauty” (Disney) 10. “The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 11. ”Pink Floyd The Wall" (MGM-UA) 12. ”Crocodile Dundee" (Paramount) 13. '’Grateful Dead: So Far" (6 West) 14. ’’Kathy Smith's Body Basics" (JCI) 15. ’’Top Gun" (Paramount) 16. ”Kathy Smith's Winning Workout" (Fox Hills) 17. ’’The Wizard of Oz" (MGM-UA) 18. ”Apocalypse Now" (Paramount) mother and me. She says if I refuse to help him she will step in with her little hit of Social Security and small pension. The question: To what extent should the most financially suc­ cessful sibling be expected to contribute to the least financially successful sibling? -- Uneasy and Needing Advice in Oil Country. Okla. ' Dear Oil Country: If your brother is in danger of losing his home, or the butcher or the milkman has threatened to cut him off. you should come to the rescue. But if he wants money to improve his standard of living because he sees you living so well, explain that your success didn't come easy and you don't want to cheat him of the satisfaction that comes with hard work. 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State St., Downtown Hastings FREE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE Use 6ur Convenient Court Street Entrance Ann Landers Criminals who ‘lost it’ defended Dear Ann Landers: Today I read the letter from "A Man in Search of Answers.” The prisoner he wrote about was guilty as charged and serving a life sentence for a crime com­ mitted when he was "clearly out of his mind." A few hours later on the ABC evening news I saw a young man in the Bridgewater. Mass., prison who had killed his infant son. He now stares at the sun hoping to destroy his vision so "I will not be able to hurt anyone ever again.” I am a physician with 20 years of ex­ perience in general practice and have worked in jails and psychiatric hospitals. My heart bleeds for the thousands, yea. lens of thousands of men and women in our penal and psychiatric institutions and on the streets who did something terrible in a moment when they lost control. Actually, many people live on the edge of "losing it" and then, under the influence of alcohol, a mind-altering drug or a stressful situation, they suddenly slip over the edge. 1 know what I’m talking about because for most of my life I have lived on the edge myself. Shouldn't we have mercy and compassion for these folks, Ann? What do you say? - J.E.G.. Glade Spring, Va. Dear J.E.G.: I am all for mercy and com­ passion for the emotionally unstable who have run afoul of the law. but I am more concerned with the victims and their families. Those borderline folks must be aware that their psyches arc somewhat fragile. When they go over the edge and assault or kill inno­ cent people they must pay the price for their antisocial behavior. Too many people arc judged "temporarily" insane when they knew very well what they are doing. Financial obligations questioned Dear Ann Landers: My youngest brother works, but not too hard. He changes jobs fre­ quently and has always lived beyond his means. Every time the creditors lower the boom I am expected lo rescue him because I am in the best position to do so. My brother is 34. and married with two children. His wife is an expert when it comes to buying. She cannot pass up a bargain and has a small department store in her home. The bottom line is this: My husband and I arc preparing for retirement and while the money will allow for some travel. I have not made any effort to retire my brother's debts. The situation has become tense between my x PREMIUM CUSTOM JANUARY DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE •All teeth and material* u»od oxamtnation. (616) 455-0810 FLExStEeI Dear Ann Landers: 1 was interested in the letter from the gay man who resented being pursued by women. It seems that a great number of his social friends were quite certain they could make him straight if he would just give them a chance. I am a lesbian who has had the same ex­ perience. I keep running into men who tell me that if I tried sex with a male I would never consider any other way of life. I feel like tell­ ing those egomaniacs that I HAVE had in­ timate relations with men (in fact 1 was mar­ ried to one), and I prefer members of my own sex. What those idiots do not understand is that who I sleep with or how I sleep with that per­ son is an infinitesimal and unimportant part of who I am and what my life is all about. Heterosexuals arc not pestered in this manner. 1 wish people would leave us alone. I have been in my present relationship for more than 10 years and am extremely comfor­ table with it. The lesbian couples we know arc all settled, mature and faithful, which is more than 1 can say for the heterosexuals I work with. Also, not one of our circle has come down with AIDS, which has many of our straight friends worried sick. I once heard you say that your mission is to educate people. With that in mind. 1 hope you will print my letter. -- From Philadelphia' Dear Philadelphia: Thank you for your con­ tribution toward my mission. I am sure many of my readers will be a little wiser because you wrote. Recipients pay for donation Dear Ann Landers: My husband is a *395 *225 *295 by iho American Dental Ann. *Our an promises lab provide* individual & efficient service. You can get BIG SAVINGS now while we clear our showroom of discontinued models and styles in furniture and carpeting Being pestered upsets woman •L.D. Himebough DDS •D.D. Whito DDS "G. Moncowici DDS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids senior executive in his company of 4(X) employees. This morning he left for a trip out of state with a group of about 70. The purpose of the trip is to reward this year's top achievers. Business meetings arc held during the day and there is entertainment at night. The enter­ tainment consists of dancing and drinking. One of the employees asked if his wife could go along at his expense. He was told that a policy decision had been made against in­ cluding .spouses. 1 believe such trips encourage hanky-panky, of which there is already enough in this com­ pany. I was very unhappy when my husband left. 1 don’t like the idea of him spending a week with female employees who would love to make some points with the boss. Am I some kind of a nut? What do you think. Ann? -- Frustrated in Oregon. Dear Frus: It seems to me that this com­ pany’s sales incentive plan is not doing much to support family togetherness, which is already in a whole lot of trouble. If the husbands would band together and refuse to go on; next year’s outing without their wives, the policy would be changed. I recommend that you and the other left-athome women band together and go to work on your men. Dear Ann Landers: Please settle an office argument. Who pays for the removal of organs from an organ donor's body? It seems only fair that the recipient and/or the family should take of the cost since the donor has already made the ultimate gift. My co-worker says the donor's family pays the bill. True or false? -- Midland, Texas. Dear Midland: False. Bill Brewster, ex­ ecutive director of The Living Bank in Houston, has asked me to make it clear that the recipient pays. Removing organs for transplantation is treated as a regular surgical procedure and is often covered by insurance. How much do you know about pot, cocaine, LSD, PCP, crack, speed and downers? Think you can handle them? For up-to-the minute in­ formation on drugs, write for Ann Landers' newly revised booklet, "The Lowdownon Dope. ” Send $2.50 plus a self-addressed, stamped. No. 10 envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Building, electrical permits increase in county from ’86 The Barry County Planning Office issued 804 building and electrical permits last year, up from 765 in 1986. Of the 804 permits. 401 were electrical per­ mits. said Director Linda Anderson. The rest were for homes, garages, double-wide mobile homes and other manufactured homes. Residents in Thomapplc and Hastings townshipis took out the largest number of per­ mits for the third consecutive year. Thornap­ ple had 123 and Hastings, 117. The County Planning Office serves 11 townships. As part of the permit process, the county building inspector drove 16.820 miles to make 958 building inspections, 567 electrical inspections and six soil erosion follow-up checks for the Michigan Department of Natural Resourcs. Anderson has been recently notified by the Construction Code Commission dial she has met the necessary requirements for registra­ tion as a county building official. That registration will allow her to issue building permits, testify in construction related litigation and legally administer and enforce the state and local construction codes. However, she notes that the certification will not allow her, as director of the office, to complete building code ins|>ections. “The Planning Office is currently working with the Barry-Eaton Health Department to establish a system of checks and balances to insure that all applicable codes are in place before any building permits are issued,” Anderson said in her report. “A joint policy statement to this effect will be issued sometime during 1988.” ANE UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE All Flexsteel SOFAS s49900 to s59900 MANY ITEMS DRASTICALLY REDUCED 40% to 50% FOR EXAMPLE: REGULAR >1060 .. 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Inc Call Today 948-4033 for FREE Consultation 1615 Soul“ Bedford Road, M-37 (Next to Cappon Oil), Hastings, Ml Ph. 948-4033 • Or call our other Diet Center in Plainwell Ph. 685-6881 jsse- HOURS: Monday thru Friday 7 a.m. to G p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon �UXO’FnT/'in The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 28, 1988 — Page 7 Lake Odessa News: Spaulding's house at the southeast corner of Jefferson and Green Street. Photo taken in 1980. In 1908, (he Banner had an article about Oscar Spaulding, a pioneer merchant of Hastings. The article was a good reflection on life in Hastings in 1855. and is worth repeating for its historic description of the times. “Oscar Spaulding was bom in western New York June 5. 1828. When he was but a lad he came to Bellevue, with his parents. There he grew to manhood. Then on August 10. 1851. he was married to Harriet M. Mason. Oscar and his wife were living contentedly together in Bellevue. He was employed by William Grant, a brother of the Robert Grant of this city, who was a pioneer merchant of Hastings. William purchased a half interest in Roberts merchandise business in Hastings early in 1855. He did not wish to move to the town himself, and having full confidence in the in­ tegrity of his young friend Oscar Spaulding, he arranged with the latter to go to Hastings and represent his interest in partnership. It was agreed Oscar should have his living out of William's half of the gross profits, and that he should also hgve half of the net profits that would be Wjlliam's share. He then expected to buy William's interest later. In March 1855, Mr. and Mrs. Spaulding set on from Bellevue in sleighs for the village of Hastings. His capital, as he put it “consisted of $107.00 in cash and my good wife.” The journey was a slow tedious one. With their household effects, not many, they reached Hastings that night. They moved into the home of R.J. Grant with whom they boarded. The Grants then lived just north of where the Episcopal Church now stands on Broadway. The Grant home was the Mecca for every Methodist preacher who ever struck Hastings, and the preachers knew that a glad welcome awaited them. Here the two families dwelt happily together. The little store of the Grant Brothers was located on the south side of State Street just a little west of the center of the block between Jefferson and Church streets, about where Hodges Jewelry Store is now. Ii this establishment was then kept a stock of dry goods, groceries, crockery, boots and shoes. There was not much choice among the items. The causes which led lo lhe severe panic of 1857 had began to exert an influence in 1855. and business was greatly depressed. The cur­ rency was mostly lhe “wild cat” paper money issued by banks of whose solvency, there was much question. Before a business man would dare take a bank note he had lo get his “Bank-Note­ Detector" and see if the bill was worth anything at all. And. if so. how much it must be discounted. Not a currency not of any bank could be taken at its face value. All banks of that period were privately owned and had no regulations of any kind. Many of lhe bank notes were as worthless as the paper they were printed on. and lhe best of them were dis­ counted all the way from 10 percent to 90 per­ cent by the merchants. The principal circulating medium of Hastings in that early day was Barry County orders, which were given for salaries, labor or other claims, and what were known as “Ball's Shinplasters." These last circulated at par. They were issued by a man named Ball nf Grand Rapids, who was known lo be fine, daily responsible. The depression in business and the closcnes.s of the times did not conduce too large profits in 1855. Mr. Spaulding remembered that after his living expenses had been paid out of William Grant's share, that he and William divided SI8 between them, which represented half of the net profits of the business for the whole year - his first in business in Hastings. The stores in this town in 1855 as Mr Spaulding remembered them were as follows William Barlow. Ferris & Edgecomb, who conducted a general store: H.J. Kcnfield general store. Nathan Barlow and William Gcxxlyear. who also had a general store Alvin Bailey, general store: Hadley & Wightman, hardware; H.A. Goodyear, hard­ ware and bank: D.C. Hawley, grocer: Grant Brothers, who did business under the name of Grant & Spaulding: J.M. Nevins and A.A. Knappen. general store. The lawyers in Hastings then were James A. Swcezy. Issac and Charles Holbrook. William Burgher and George Mills. The doc­ tors were Dr. William Upjohn. A Dr. Cor nell. Dr. John Roberts, and Dr. A.P. Drake, as far as Mr. Spaulding remembered. In 1855. there were about 300 people in this town. Practically the whole of what is now the second ward was covered with dense forest. The fine shade trees in front of Mr. Spaulding's home he took up from their original location in the second ward, and transplanted in front of his house at 106 E. Green. There were, even then, six or eight groceries (or general stores) in town where li­ quor was sold, some of them being very low dives. In those days liquor could be consumed on the premise, so many women would not shop without their husbands. Mr. Spaulding could remember election days in that early period when drunkeness was very prevalent. He could recall too. that vote buying was common. He remembered seeing a hotel keeper in Hastings on election day. march a group of 15 to the polls, fix and hand each man nis ticket, which lhe purchaser was given to the inspector, after which the briber settled with his hirelings. The good old days were not better in respect to corrupt elections. In 1855. Mr. Boldwood, became associated with R.J. Grant in the store and Mr. Grant became interested with him in the flour mill, the firm names becoming Grant and Boltwood. Mr. Spaulding worked for this firm for several years. In 1865. Mr. Spaulding decided to go into business for himself. By diligent and careful saving he had accumulated SI.300cash. This was not enough to start with, so he visited his father in Bellevue to seek a loan from him. After he explained his desire and need, he asked his parent if he could help him with a loan. “Yes. Oscar. I can lend you this." his father said referring to a bill which he drew from his inside pocket. The son. supposing this to be a bill of ordinary denomination, felt his heart sink like lead. His father’s proffered aid seemed like cruel mockery to his hopes. When the son unrolled the greenback, he found it was a $1.000 bill and his heart bounc­ ed back to its normal place. His father was able to increase this sum to SI .300 so that the young merchant had $2,600 in cash. In to­ day's worth, that would be about $100,000. New York was then the Mecca of the western merchant, and thither Mr. Spaulding made his journey in 1865. accompanied as far as Syracuse, by J.S. Goodyear, who had then entered business, and was making his first trip to the metropolis. Mr. Spaulding stayed over night in Syracuse, and the next morning heard of President Abraham Lincoln's assassina­ tion. so he hurried on to New York. His $2,600 he had strapped to his person in a bell. He went to a large wholesale house, stated his want had made several good sized purchases when the wholesaler desired to in­ quire about his customer's financial respon­ sibility. Without further ado. Mr. Spaulding drew out his belt, and handed lhe New Yorker the SI.000 bill. “Trade all you want to. Mr. Spaulding." said the easterner, and lhe Hastings man did so. investing his $2,600 cash and going in debt an equal amount. Returning to Hastings. Spaulding began business on the southeast corner of Church and State streets where the Hastings Office Supply is now located. It was right after the Civil War. and trade was booming for the new merchant, who soon paid his debts, and was in a position to buy a location and build a store of his own. He purchased the site on the southeast cornet of Jefferson and State which cost him $975. This he occupied until he sold it to C.D. Beebe, who erected the City Bank building. Trade then came to Hastings from as far north as the county line, west almost nearly to Nashville, and south halfway to Battle Creek. There was lots of "jewing" before a trade was closed. Mr. Spaulding remembered one woman who wished to purchased a white shawl for her daughter to wear al her first communion at the Battle Creek Catholic Church. The asking price for the article was S3.25. But the merchant said S3 would take it. The customer stood for $2.75 and neither would budge though much time had been con­ sumed in the argument. As the last resort the woman pointed her finger directly at Mr. Spaulding and said with terrible crncstness. “Two dollars and seventy-five cents for the shawl and meet me in heaven." She got the shawl. Oscar and Harriet Spaulding celebrated 59 years of wedded bliss before Oscar died on May 15. 1911. Harriet followed two weeks later dying on May 31. 1911. Chester MacDoweii, who was here on a special visit to spend time with his aunt. Ruth Peterman, on her 90th birthday, writes that he has moved their mobile home to Dolan Spr­ ings. Ariz . where they plan to reside when the home is ready to live in and wife. Laura retires. He has asked that his letter be for all the re atives in the Lake Odessa area and tells news of the family. They have their legal home at Las Vegas and Laura, who will soon retire, is slaying at the home address. His ad­ dress is P.O. Box 1546. Dolan Springs. Ariz. 86441. Seven members of the Mary Martha Cir­ cle of St. Edward's Church enjoyed a dinner and their meeting at the Corner Landing on Thursday. Those attending were Mary Fran Armstrong. Stella Cusack. Wilma Loftus. Maudaline Majinska. Emma O'Mara. Agnes Slowinski, and Reine Peacock. A letter from Larry and Judy Perin of Wyoming tells local area friends that Cecile Pcrin. who has been seriously ill for weeks and hospitalized in Grand Rapids, is now at a Care Center. Her address is 3030 Greenfield Rd.. Royal Oak. Mich.. 48072. She is near her daughter's Virginia Mrs. Dennis Dorn in Tioy. Cecile will appreciate cards and letters from her Lake Odessa friends, as she had been a resident at Lake Manor apartments on Emerson Street. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peacock and daughters of Westphalia entertained with a family party recently. Reinc Peacock. Tom and Lois Peacock. Richard and Gayle Peacock. Keith and Helen Haller, local. Frances and Duane Glasgow of Hastings, and Bob Pung of Fowler. They enjoyed games also refreshments silting around the fireplace. The Women’s Fellowship of the Con­ gregational Church will hold its regular meeting Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 1:30 p.m. at the church. , The theme of the programs this year are women of the Bible, with Sarah with Alice Bulling in charge of the program. Hostesses is Laura Garlingcr and Marcia Rafflcr. Brandon Mark Tingley was born Dec. 11 to Bob and Kelly Tingley of Lake Odessa. He joins two others at home. Bobby. 6. and Brienne. age 4, and weighed 6 lbs., 11'4 ozs. Robert D. Mitus, D.D.S. Alan L. Rosendall, D.D.S. Professional Corporation Nathan Warren, weighing 6 lbs.. 12 ozs. was bom Dec. 13 to Ron and Sherry Klein of Lake Odessa. The mothers are sisters and were at St. Mary’s Hospital in the same room at the same time, giving birth to boys who weighed about lhe same. Grandparents of the little boys are Robert Tingley of Texas. Pal Jack of Florida. Shirley Stahl of Hastings and Dean and Jeanine Stahl of Clarksville. Grandparents of the Klein baby are Marian Klein of Lake Odessa Dean and Jeannine Stahl of Clarksville and Shirley Stahl of Hastings. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Bruce of Battle Creek have announced the engagement of their daughter. Dana, to Timothy H. Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Thomas of Lake Odessa. The bride-to-be will graduate from Grand Rapids Baptist College in May and Timothy is a teacher at the Faith Christian School at Lake Odessa. A May 20th wedding is being planned. Daryl Strecker of Troy and Laura Frankhouse of Southfield were Sunday visitors of his grandmother Ruth Peterman. Rev. Mcrgemer of Eaton Rapids was another out-of-town caller recently. He is the interim minister at the Congregational Church, replacing Robert Smith who is with his family in Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock spent lhe weekend in Dayton, Ohio, with their daughters and husband. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Watters, and daughter. Courtney. A birthday party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Peacock Saturday evening to honor Tom on his 5C»h birthday. Attending were mothers Reine Peacock and Ruth Ses­ sions. their daughter. Shari Peacock, and Gordon Sible. Cathy Peacock and Michael and Mark Haney of Ionia. Others included Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sessions of Saginaw, Mr. and Mrs. Don Converse of Mason. Mr. and Mrs. Clayion Boyce, daughter and husband Bill and Sue Bussell of Ionia and many of his co-workers from Grand Rapids. Mildred Styger King, a former resident of Lake Odessa, is now residing in Sunfield. She had also lived in Milan until the death of her second husband, and for awhile with her daughter. Joyce McWhorter, before buying the home in Sunfield. 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Varga.................... :26 S. Chipman pin by S. Decius.......... 5:56 A Newberry pin by D. Goldman... .3:07 J. Teunessen pin by C. Lyman........3:06 T. Bolo pin M. Rose......................... 4:57 M. Hafer maj. dec. T. Lopez............ 17-5 T. Gould pinned ............................... 3:41 T. Ziegler pin J. Richie ......................:18 J. Lenz sup. dec. C. Jones.............. 14-0 C. Murphy dec. by T. VanDervoort.. 10-6 A. Leonard pin by J. Summerhill... :09 M Spencer maj. dec. C. Douglas... .8-0 Hastings 42 ... Lakeview 11 105 C. Nlel pin E. Keysor........................ 4:41 112 T. Ward dec. by M. Barry.....................8-4 119 C. Bowman maj. dec. by C. McCormick12-2 119 T. Brandt maj. dec. by J. Rheynard .10-2 126 T. Bell dec. J. Vargas...........................7-0 138 E. Endsley dec. S. Wilson................... 7-3 138 B. Kollek disqualified T. Gillette 145 T. Anderson dec. D. Ruble................ 6-4 145 P. Hauschild pin C. O’Hearn.............. :12 155 B. Wolfenberger T.F. R. Thriston ... 15-0 Hwt. B. Gibson pin L Vasgez................... 1:48 Record 7-1 After Friday there may he daylight at the end of the tunnel for the Hastings basketball squad. Either that or the Twin Valley’s second straight wild finish to the cage season. The Saxons have a golden opportunity to open daylight between themselves and the rest of the Twin Valley Friday when they host se­ cond place Sturgis. Hastings currently leads the pack at 7-0 with the Trojans a game back at 6-1. Bloodied but still alive Marshall re­ mains within striking distance at 5-2. A victory puts Hastings two games up with only six to play and definitely in the driver’s scat. A Hastings loss, combined with an an­ ticipated Marshall win at Hillsdale, means the Twin Valley will be a threc-tcam scramble the rest of the way. Hastings coach Denny O’Mara said he doesn’t hope the 1987-88 race is a repeat of last year’s wild scramble when league-leader Coldwater stumbled and split its last six games. Hastings won its last six league games to rally from a three-game deficit with only six to play to tie the Cardinals and two other teams for the title. In other words, the race is anything but Mid-Michigan Karate championships this Saturday The winter Mid-Michigan Open karate championships will be held this Saturday at Hastings High School. The event is hosted by the Hastings Karate Club. Registration is at 10 a.m. with elimination bouts beginning at noon. Black belt competi­ tion starts at 4 p.m. The entry fee for one event is S15, two and three events $18. Admission is $5 for adults. over. O’Mara warns. “Look at what happened last year." said O’Mara, whose team has climbed to seventh in the AP rankings. "The Marshall win gives us an advantage, but we have some tough road games coming up. h’s an important game against Sturgis." Indeed, with four of its last six games on the road, it was a must-win situation for the Sax­ ons last week against Marshall. Hastings responded with a gutty 72-62 victory in front of a packed house of 2.500 fans. Now with Sturgis (10-1) coming to Hastings Friday, the Saxons are faced with their second straight crucial bailgame. Sturgis comes into the game as the league's best defensive team, surrendering only 55.1 points per game. The Trojan offense isn't actually doormant. scor­ ing 68.9 points per contest to rank third in the Twin Valley. Included in the Trojans’ highly-successful season are impressive road wins at Marshall. 60-56 in overtime, and Lakeview. 69-58. Sturgis also crushed Albion by 35 points and Harper Creek by 39. O’Mara respects the Trojans, who had beaten Hastings four of their last six meetings coming into this season. The Saxon coach is not expecting a repeat of his team’s 79-50 drubbing of Sturgis back on Jan. 8. "1 would assume they’ll be ready to play." O’Mara said. “We’ll have to do the same. "They beat Marshall right after losing to us and they figure they’re playing better now." The 29-point Saxon win at Sturgis is actual­ ly misleading. Hastings led only 36-27 al the half and didn’t break the game open until Mike Brown's 13 points helped the Saxons outscore Sturgis 21-11 in the third period fora commanding 57-39 lead. Meanwhile, lhe Saxons have continued on their roll. Hastings ranks second in the league in offense (74 points per game) and second in defense (57.6). Individually. Brown continues to lead the league in scoring at 33.7 points per game. Point guard Kent Gee chips in 15.4 points while senior forward Rob Longstreet is averaging 8.3 points. In addition to the five senior starters. O’Mara continues to get outstanding bench play from another handful of juniors — another key to Hastings' success. "Everyone has had their moment and they’ve come through." O’Mara said. Things get tough after the Sturgis war with Hastings taking to the roao. Four of the team’s last six league games are on the road [ Sports ] including stops at Lakeview (Feb. 5). Albion (Feb. 12) and Marshall (Feb. 19). Hastings, in fact, has the hardest schedule of the three contenders. Both the Redskins and Trojans have four home games each among their last six. Leading scorers — standings TWIN VALLEY Hastings .................................7-0(10-0) Sturgis..................................... 6-1 (10-1) Marshall...................................5-2 (8-2) Lakeview................................ 3-4 (5-4) Albion....................................... 3-4 (4-6) Harper Creek.......................... 2-5 (6-6) Coldwater ...............................2-5 (3-7) Hillsdale...................................0-7 (2-8) OK BLUE Hamilton ................................. 6-0 (8-2) Middleville.............................. 6-1 (8-1) Byron Center.......................... 5-2 (8-3) Caledonia.................................3-3 (4-5) Comstock Park...................... 3-4 (7-4) Godwin..................................... 2-4 (5-4) Kelloggsville.......................... 1-6 (1-10) Lee........................................... 0-6 (1-6) SCORERS Brown, Hastings............... 10-337-33.7 Long, Lakewood...................9-222-24.7 Miller, Delton......................... 9-163-18.1 Gee, Hastings..................... 10-154-15.4 Ainsworth, Lakewood ... .9-132-14.7 D. Mesecar, Middleville .. .9-122-13.6 Forell, Maple Valley......... 11-153-13.9 T. Mesecar, Middleville .. .9-115-12.8 Sprague, Middleville......... 9-107-11.9 Record • League 3-2; Overall 11-5 New wrestling format similar to one used by post-season basketball tourney Has the MHSAA created two March Madnesses? If it works out as anticipated, lhe MHSAA’s new state wrestling tournament — which will crown true team champions — could rival its basketball counterpart in excitement, says Hastings mat coach Bill Rodgers. In an effort to better promote wrestling, the state has created a true team tournament which will result in the crowning of state champions in four classes March 5. Adding to the past's district-regional-final format, the state has created individual as well as team champions. "The thinking behind it is to make wrestl­ ing a better spectator sport.” Rodgers said. "In basketball a fan can follow a team all the way through the tournament. Now they can do this with wrestling.” The traditional individual format hasn’t changed. Individual pre-district on Feb. 10 which will feature wrestlers from either four or five teams. From there three wrestlers in each class advance to individual districts on Feb. 13. The top four wrestlers in each class advance from there to the individual regional on Feb. 20. Sixteen survivors in each weight class then head to the individual state finals a week later. The 1987-88 change comes by adding a team concept to the tournament. The first step in the team tournament arc the districts on Feb. 17. Each district will have cither four or five teams. Each team winning a district then advances to a four-team regional a week later. Eight regional survivors move on to the team quarterfinals March 2. Semi-finals and finals are March 4-5 in Battle Creek. Rodgers likes the new format, which has sliced regular season competition dates from 18 to 16 thus cutting down the odds of wrestler burnout. “It's a nice concept," he said. “It pro­ motes wrestling as a team sport. Being a team member is now clearer to the kids." Because the competition dates have been reduced, a wrestler will have basically the same number of matches this year as in the past. It isn’t uncommon for a wrestler to have up to 40 matches a winter with most averaging between 25 and 30. “For us it’ll mean about the same number of matches." said Rodgers. “In wrestling, it’s very possible for kids to get burned out." As with any first-ycar experiment. Rodgers expects a few snags, but he believes the tournamer: will work. The slate has sent coaches all kinds of literature as well as organizing athletic director meetings to explain the new format. “It’s tough, very confusing," Rodgers said. "But once we get through it once it’ll be clear." Hastings 7th graders win three games The Hastings seventh grade basketball team beat Middleville twice as well as Woodland. The A team topped the Trojans 38-22 while the B squad also won 34-26. Hastings beat Woodland 39-25. In the Middleville A game. Bryan Sherry had 10 points for Hastings and Matt Brown added nine. Brown also had 13 rebounds. In the B game. Nathan Robbc had nine points and Dan Roberts six. Against Woodland. Sherry had 15 points and 10 rebounds while Brown chipped in 12. Athletic Boosters to meet on Feb. 3 Hastings’ Matt Spencer (top) wrestles against a Three Rivers opponent In a recent meet. This year’s state tournament has been changed to ac­ comodate entire teams. J5S I Olii Fashioned... CHILI SUPPER at the... Hastings Hij Plan to «n|oy...Chill, Com and a Bavaraga...wllh Cost: *2.5' r FRIDAY January 29 Sponiond by thu... Saxon JV eagers race past Marshall A strong second half carried the Hastings jayvec basketball team to a 55-48 win over Marshall last Friday. After Marshall rallied from a two-point first quarter deficit to tie the game 28-28 at the half, the Saxons ran off a 17-9 spurt in lhe third period to grab a 45-37 lead. Tom Vos led Hastings with 25 points and nine rebounds. Scott Hubbard added 17 points and Jamie Murphy chipped in eight points and five assists. Hastings is now 6-4 overall and 4-3 in the league. Hastings frosh split pair of cage games Saxon volleyball team drops game to Middleville A three-set loss to Middleville highlighted Hastings' volleyball action last week. The Saxons lost 15-12, 12-15,4-15 to the Trojans. Hastings is now 0-4. "We played terrible," said Hastings coach Beth Stevens. "We looked good in the first game, but in the second we didn’t get our serves in. In the third game we weren’t aggressive." Hastings had eight aces in the first game, including three each by Angie Willson and Tracy Heath. Willson finished with seven points for Hastings while Amy Bowers had five and Heath six. Hastings also five of eight games at last Saturday's Wayland Invitational. Hastings lost to state-ranked Wayland 15-1, 15-4 and Grand Rapids Catholic Central 15-7, 15-1. Hastings did beat Middleville twice. 15-4, 15-4 and split with Allegan, winning 15-1 but losing 15-3. Kelli Tebo had 19 points for Hastings while Bowers had 14 points and didn't miss a serve in the entire tournament. Lisa Hattis had 11 points. “We played on and off. as usual." said Stevens. “We played three good games, but we didn't have any consistency whatsoever. We’re young and we haven’t played together much." Four players scored in double figures as Hastings’ freshmen eagers trimmed Harper Creek 81-20 last week. David Oom’s 16 points led the team while Brad Weller added 15, Gabc Griffin 13 and Chase Youngs 10. Hastings led 27-11 at the half and 56-15 after three periods. The freshmen lost to Marshall 75-66 last Friday. Nick Williams had 16 points for Hastings while Youngs chipped in 15. Oom added 12 and Gabc Griffin 10. Eighth graders knock off Woodland team The Hastings eighth grade basketball team knocked off Woodland 48-41 recently while splitting games with Middleville. The Hastings A team lost 42-27. but the B team prevailed 32-18. Leading the eighth graders against Woodland was Tadd Wattles, who scored 13. Trent Weller added 12. In Lhe Middleville A game. Mike Garrett scored 10 points for Hastings while Wattles added seven. In the B game. Shawn Ahearn led the Sax­ ons with nine and Jeff Lambert added six. The Hastings Athletic Boosters will meet Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the choir room of the high school. All parents of athletes both junior high and high school are invited to attend. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! January 28 January 28 January 29 February 2 February 4 February 4 VOLLEYBALL at Albion ....................... 6:30 p.m. WRESTLING at Albion ......................... 6:00 p.m. BASKETBALL Sturgis............................6:00 p.m. BASKETBALL Hillsdale.......................... 6:00 p.m. VOLLEYBALL at Marshall...................... 6:00 p.m. WRESTLING Marshall............................6:30 p.m. YMCA bowling Matt Cassell participates in the YMCA sixth grade bowling program. The program, which started Jan. 14 and continues through Feb. 18. features teams made up of students morning block class. Participants bowl each week for 1V2 hours. For more information on the program and other YMCA r'asses call 945-4574. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 28. <988 — Page 9 Three more sentenced, drop one count of delivery of cocaine and one count of conspiracy to deliver cocaine at time of sentencing. Each is a felony offense punishable by 20 years and/or $25,000 fine. Crowley agreed to drop a charge of possession of marijuana now pending against Runer in district court. He also agreed to recommend probation and make no recommendation concerning jail time at time of sentencing. Runer also agreed to testify against her co-dcfcndant, Steven Edger, who faces drug charges next month in circuit court Last Wednesday, she told the court she was at a bar in Hastings in June when an undercover officer came in and talked to Edger. After the officer left. Edger asked Runer if she would deliver some cociine to the officer. Runer said Edger gave her a bag containing one gram of cocaine. But she said she didn't look at it. Sentencing was set for Feb. 16 and bond was continued. Randy A. Billings, of 236 High St., continued from pages Hastings, was sentenced to three years' probation with the first six months in Barry County jail. In December, Billings, 28, pleaded guilty to an added count of attempted delivery of marijuana, a two-year telony offense. He was originally charged with delivery of marijuana, a four-year offense, but pleaded guilty to the lesser charge as part of a plea-bargain arrangement. Billings was also ordered to pay S500 in fines, $500 in costs and S25 in restitution. He was also ordered to perform 200 hours of community service and have substance abuse counseling. Cheryl Kidder, 28, of 236 High St., pleaded guilty last week to one count of delivery of marijuana. She pleaded guilty to the one charge in exchange for the dismissal of an second identical charge. Delayed sentencing was set for Aug. 10. And a jury trial for Robert K. Grondrnan,of 7422 Kettle Lake Rd., Alto, was adjourned until March 21. Grondman, 30, was scheduled to go to trial Monday on two charges of selling cocaine. He stood mute to the two 20-year-offense charges in October. The seven in court last week were some of lhe 25 people arrested in October following-a one-year undercover operation conducted by lhe Hastings Police Department and the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Known as operation HADE (Hastings Area Drug Enforcement), the S19.000 investigation involved hiring two undercover agents from outside the county to infiltrate the local drug culture and make drug purchases. The undercover operation that led to the arrest of the 25 was the first and largest of its kind in county history. Police and sheriffs deputies ended lire undercover operation Oct. 1 when 21 people were rounded up in an early morning raid. One was arrested later in the day, one the following day, and one showed up Oct. 5 for another case pending against him. The 25th suspect was arrested in California and brought to Hastings for arraignment. Results C League Fiexfab 51 vs. Hastings Mutual 38; River­ bend 47 vs. Big Shooters 45; J-Ad Graphics won by forfeit over Sky Walkers; Carls Market 54 vs. Neils Ins. 32; Larry Poll Realty 30 vs. Rotary 12. B Minor League Pennock Hospital 67 vs. Viking 61; Larry Poll Realty 73 vs. Kloostermans Koop 79. B Major League L.O. Merchants 78 vs. Brown Jug 73; L.O. Merchants 83 vs. Hastings BB Club 68. > A League Benedict Farms 105 vs. Hastings Dcnistry 94. Petersons 89 vs. Roundball Express 71. Blue............................................................ 5-2-0 Red..............................................................6-1-0 Yellow........................................................ 2-4-1 White................... 0-6-1 Results Yellow 15 vs. White 7; Red 8 vs. Blue 7. Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL December 28. 1987 Common Council mei in regular session in rhe City Council Chambers. Hastings Michigan on Monday, December 28. 1987 ot 7 30 p.m. Mayor ProTem David Jasperse presiding. Present ot roll call were. Cusack. Campbell. Walton. Miller. Hemerling. Gray. Moved by Cusack supported by Hemerling that lhe excuse ol Gordon Fuhr be approved as reod. Yeas: All. Absent One. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Walton, thol the minutes of lhe December 14. meeting be approved as read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeos: All. Absent: one. Carried. Invoices read: IBM SI 606.00 Marblehead Lime 51.857.70; SIC Meter Serv. $4 533 92. Moved by Miller, supported by Cusack that the above in­ voices be approved os reod. Yeas Gray. Hemerl­ ing. Miller. Walton Campbell. Cusack. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Walton that the Consumer Power bill lor $3,288 21 lor downtown tree lights for January 5 1987 to August 25. 1987 be approved from the Designated Downtown Tree account and a budget adjustment mode to <101-958-920.20. Yeas Cusock Campbell. Walton. Miller, Hemerling. Gray. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Cusack, that the E.W. Bliss be refunded 510.651.87 for personal pro­ perty taxes for overossessment as ordered by the State Tax Commission No. 154-87-1063 and a budget adjustment be made <101-958-961. (Per­ sonal Property <08-51-300-075-00). Yeas: Gray. Hemerling. Miller. Walton. Campbell. Cusock. Ab­ sent: Fuhr. Carried. Mayor ProTem Jasperse noted that the SEV for 1987 City Tax will be reduced by $305,610 for the E. W. Bliss <08-51-300-075-00. Moved by Cusock. supported by Gray that Hastings Building Products be refunded $5,629.38 for personal property taxes overassessed as ordered by the State Tax Commission No. 154-87-1064 and a budget adjustment be mode to General Fund <101-958-961 in the amount of $3,106.04 and current year revenues reduced by $2,523.34. Yeas. Cusack. Campbell, Walton. Miller. Hemerling. Gray. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Hemerling. supported by Miller that the Barry County Treasurer be refunded ad­ ministration fees 8 interest for 1985 $93.49 ond Winter tax roll 1986 of 562.29 plus fee; & interest 1986 $41.92 totaling $197.70 for Hostings Building Products <08-51 -300-107-00 per Michigan State Tax Commission order <154-87-1064. Yeas: Gray. Hemerling. Miller. Walton. Campbell. Cusack. Ab­ sent: Fuhr. Carried. Councilperson Wolton stated that the Downtown Parking Committee needs more concrete facts and will report back later. Moved by Gray, supported by Walton that $22,500 be transferred from the Contingency to the Designated Park Improvement Fund. Yeos: Cusock, Campbell, Walton. Miller. Hemerling. Gray. Absent: Fuhr Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Hemerling that the resolution stipulating signatures required for all checking accounts at the National Bank of Hostings be approved. Yeas: Gray. Hemerling. Miller. Walton. Campbell. Cusack. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported by Hemerling that the resolution stipulating machine signed signatures required for all checking accounts at the National Bank of Hastings be approved. Yeas: Cusock. Campbell. Walton. Miller. Hemerling. Gray. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported by Walton that the lease agreement with the Barry County Agricultural Society, for lease of land behind rhe fair grounds which is on extension of Center St. be approved, ond the Mayor authorized to sign said agreement. Yeas: Gray. Hemerling. Miller. Walton, Campbell, Cusack. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Miller that the maintenance agreement with C8R Appliance for City Holl for January thru December 1988 be ap­ proved and the Mayor authorized to sign said agreement. Yeos: Cusack. Campbell. Walton. Miller. Hemerling. Gray. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported by Hemerling that the Police report for November be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Mayor ProTem Jasperse staled tnat this was Councilman Hemerlings' lost meeting and thanked him for his service on the City Council. Harold Gray, husband of Councilperson Mary Lou Gray thanked citizens ond council for making the City a safe place to live, ond stated that Mary Lou was the first woman lo go on the City Council and now was to be the first woman Mayor ond presented her with a personalized gavel with a red rose and bow attached. Moved by Campbell, supported by Hemerling to adjourn to a Closed Meeting Yeas: Gray. Hemerl­ ing. Miller. Walton. Campbell. Cusock. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusack lo ad­ journ ol 8:25 p.m. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Read ond approved. David Jasperse. Mayor Pro-Tern Sharon Vickery. City Clerk SCOREBOARD YMCA-Youlh Council’s Mens Basketball Standings C League: Major W L Carls Market.................................................8-2 Big Shooters.................................................7-3 Neils Ins........................................................5-5 Flex fab...........................................................4-6 Hastings Mutual........................................... 2-8 C I .eague: Minor Larry Poll...................................................... 9-1 Riverbend...................................................... 6-4 J-Ad Graphics............................................... 5-5 Sky Walkers.................................................. 3-7 Rotary.............................................................1-9 A League Benedict Farms............................................ 6-0 Razors Edge.................................................. 4-2 Roundball Express....................................... 3-4 Hastings Dent................................................1-6 Petersons....................................................... 2-4 B Minor Kloostermans Ko>p..................................... 7-1 Pennock Hospital......................................... 5-2 Viking............................................................ 1-5 Larry Poll Realty.......................................... 1-7 B Major L.O. Merchants...........................................8-0 H. BB Club................................................... 4-3 Brown Jug.................................................... 2-4 H. Mfg.......................................................... 2-5 C&B Discount..............................................2-6 YMCA Hastings Youth Council's 3 on 3 Adult Basketball Standings WL Siegel Hudson............................................... 6-0 U.B.J..............................................................4-1 Grace Lutheran............................................ 3-3 All Stars......................................................... 2-3 Educators....................................................... 1-4 Ovcr-Thc-Hill............................................... 0-5 YMCA-Youth Council’s Adult Indoor Soccer Standings YMCA-Youth Council's High School Indoor Soccer Standings WLT Pfiefcrs....................................................... 1-0-0 Death Squadc............................................ OO-l The UMIU’s..............................................OO-l Dark Blue.................................................. 0-1-0 Results Death Squadc 4 vs. The UMIU’s 4; Dark Blue 4 vs. Pfiefcrs 6. 6th Grade Intramural Bowling Standings WLT Noways...................................................... 2-00 Ghostbusters...............................................1-0-1 Spartans..................................................... 0-1-1 Florida State..............................................02-0 Game Results Ghostbusters 376 vs. Florida State 363 (high game honors. J. Bender 83. J. Herbstreith 148). Noways 382 vs. Spartans 369 (high game honors. T. Gillespie 131, J. Ijrabee 93) Bowling results Bowlerettes J&G Stockfarm 52-24. Cascade Home Im­ prov. 47^-28'^. Kent Oil 46-30. Nashville Auto 44-32, Hastings Bow! 41-35. Heckcrs Ins. 41-35. Gutter Dusters 39-37. D.J. Elec­ tric 39-37. Hair Care Center 39-37. Mathews Grocery 35V4-4OV4. DeLong Bait Ac Tackle 35-41, Ewing Well Drilling 35-41. Pioneer Afx. 34-42, Carls Super Market 28-48. Flex Fab'27-49. Thornapplc Manor 25-51. High Games and Series - S. Thompson 189-513. D. Brumm 192-481. L. DeLong 220-538. R. Carpenter 213-401. K. Smith 193-470. J. Gardener 215-530. L. EllistAn 191-554. J. Skedgell 204 551. D. Kelley 185-520. H. Coenen 190-498. Good Games - D. Long 185. C. Shcllenberger 127. C. Hartwell 205. S. Jackson 208, C. Jilcs 137. R. Murphy 159, N. Perry 176. Monday Mixers Girrbachs 51-25, Andrus of Hastings 47-29. Michelob 46%-29'A. Bobs Restaurant 44V&-3I River Bend Travel 43-33. Deweys Auto Body 41 -34‘A, Hastings Flower Shop 40-36. Cinder Drugs 37'.6-38'Zt. Sir & Her 36V4-39W. Mirrors Image 34-42. Circle Inn 29V4-46V6. Art Meade Sales 29-47. Hastings Bowl 28-48, Hollenbeck Cleaners 24-52. High Games and Series - M. Garrett 240-647. M. Snyder 212. D. Snyder 212-550. B. Wieland 161, C. Trumbull 157, F. Schneider 18C, T. Pennington 154. J. Welcher 133. S. Nash 176. M. Snowden 179. M. Kill 165. L. Ruthruff 156. B. Hanford 139. K. Hanford 180. C. Lamie 135. S. Han­ ford 214. C. Wilcox 190-505. E. Ulrich 188. R. Perry 173 M. Hollenbeck 169. S. Nevins 179. F. Girrbach 194. J. Solmcs 170. D. Lof­ tus 175. M. Bennett 229-540. Triplicate Score - H. Hewitt IV Converted Split - K. Hanforu /. Tuesday Night Mixed Formula Realty 12-4. Marsh's Refrigera­ tion 12-4. Riverbend Travel 12-4. Floral Design 10'6-516. Consumers Concrete 10-6, Razors Edge 8-8. Lewis Realty 7'6-8'/:. Neil’s Restaurant 7-9, Hallifax Services 6-10. Variety Shoppe 5-11. Woodland Sales & Ser­ vice 4-12. CJ’s 2-14. Men’s High Games - R. Sanlnccncio 254-594. D. Smith 203. D. Hoffman 191. B. Jilcs 189. R. Eaton &. P. Anderson 186. D. Woodland 182. D. Keast 174. J. Higgins 175. D. Grinnell 167. Women's High Game - G. Buchanan 223-51L B. Wilkins 198-572. F. Ruthruff 201. D. Sinclair 191. P. Lake 182.1. Ruthruff 176. M. Brimmer 172. J. Smith 154. L. Case 135. Splits Converted - B Westerly 3-10. Thursday Twisters Century 21 .653. Guckes Market .585, An­ drus .566. Hastings Mutual .514. Art Meade .513. Hastings Bowl .467. Formula Real Estate .429, Bowman Refrigeration .395. High Game and Series - K. Bclson 144. D. Bolthouse 167. M. Kingsley 152. J. Hender­ son 141. K. Mallison 180-519. S. Keller 190-518. D. Catlin 189-478. D Knight 151. K. Colvin 167. D. Staines 168. B. Kruko 172. M. Newton 140. B. Barnum 166. L. Barnum 197-537. Split converted - N. Taylor 2-7-10. Wednesday P.M. Mace's Ph. 55-29. M&M’s 48'6-35'6. Nashville Locker 45'6-38'6. Hair Care Center 43'6-40'6, Gillons Const. 42'6-41'6. Friendly Home Parties 42-42. Lifestyles 41-43. Miller Carpets 41-43. Valley Realty 37'6-46'6. Handy's Shirts 37-47. Varney's Stables 37-47. An Meade 33'6-50'6. High Games and Series - R. Hathaway 198-578. M. Garren 212-525. S. Pennington 204-516, L. Barnum 191-505. S. Knicker­ bocker 197-502. R. Rine 192-502. N. Taylor 187-499. O. Gillons 177-498. J. Gardner 190-494. B. Blakely 193-490. F. Schneider 172-490. P. Frederickson 177-481. E. Mesecar 167-476, R. Kuempel 165-474. D. Murphy 202-464. N. Wilson 183-462. N. Hummel 165-455. T. Owens 159-443, D. Brewer 169-432. I. Clark 159-430. G. Purdum 545. High Games * K. Becker 181. M. Brimmer 179. B. High 179. J. Sanlncencio 167. V. Powers 166. M. Hall 157. J. McQuem 166. D. Lawrence 125. Splits Converted - D. Murphy 5-7. L. Johnson 2-7. Sunday Night Mixed Gutterdusters 56-28, Elbow Benders 50-34. Family Force 50-34. Chug-A-Lugs 47-37. Hooter Crew 46'6-3716. White Lightning 46-38. A-Tcam 45-39. Sex Pins 45-39. Detroiters 41'6-42'6. Something Natural 41-43. Alley Cats 41-43. Sandbaggers 41-43. Greenbacks 40-44. Unprcdictablcs 36-48. Mas & Pas 34'6-49'6. Really Rotlens 34-50. Pin Busters 31'6-52'6. Get Along Gang 30-54. Women’s High Games and Series - D. Oliver 215-545. L. Tillev 205-539. M. Snyder 180-526. D. Kelley 190-525. V. Parish 182-516. B. Moody 211-505. B. Wilson 221. A. Ward 175. T. Ray 171. J. Smith 171. P. Croff 169. L. Homing 156. V, Miller 156. Men’s High Game and Series - M. Tillev 218-585. R.B. Snyder 205-576. T. Zylstra 213-559. R. Snyder 201-553, R. Bowman 194-541. S. Goodenough 209-520. B. Lake 198-516. B. Martz 199-505. V. Miner 189-501. C. Wilson 202. W. Hass 189. G. Snyder 192. R. Nevmeyer 192. D. Montague 179. D Welsch 1'75.'G. Godbey 172. B. Drayton 171. L. Godbey 167. Thursday A.M. Just Ourselves 44. Keelers Apts. 44. Nash. Locker 44. Thornapplc Manor 43. Leftovers 40. Hummers 39'6. Silk Screen 39. Varneys Stables 36. Hast. Dentistry 34. Weltons 34. Razors Edge 34. Slow Pokes 33. Bosleys 32. Kreative Komcrs 28. Kaiser Seed 26'6, Kloostermans 26. Good Games - F. Ruthruff 186, M. Dull 164. S. Hustwick 163. M. Brimmer 155. S. Kn\ kcrbocker 162. L. Dockter 162. C. Lawrence 107. High Series and Games - C. Stuart 277-597. K. Forman 201-506, B. Halhwav 193-513. B. Moody 195-514. R. Girrbach 186-481. P. Fisher 200-194, N. Hummel 158-461. A. Allen 141-399. C. VanScayk 115-336. A. Miller 133-326. Splits converted - L. Johnson 3-9-10, C. Kaiser 5-10. Thursday Angels Clays Dinner Bell 55-21. McDonalds II 49-27. Cove Distributing 40-36. F.O.C.S. 37-39. Outward Appearance 35-41. Stefanos 33-43. McDonalds I 28*6-47'6, Hastings City Bank 26'6-49'6. Good Games - K. Barnum 159. P. White 132. L. Watson 182-516. L. Hutchins 148, P. Miller 153-423. C. Tolgcr 176-444, J. Jarvis 137, A. Snyder 158-442. K. Havward 144. C. Cuddahee 197. L Tilley 195-569. G. Denney 158. P. Wilson 154. M. Purdy 136, L. Ackctt 157. R. Haight 188, D. Snyder 208-546, N. McDonald 167. COMMON COUNCIL January 11, 1988 Common Council met in regular session in the City Council Chambers. City Hall, Hastings. Michigan on Monday. January II. 1988, al 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. Present ot roll call wero: Campbell. Cusock. Fuhr. Jasperse. Miller. Spencer. Walton. White. Mayor Gray spoke on post accomplishments on the Council and present goals. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusock that the minutes of lhe December 28. meeting be approved os read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Invoices reod: Callender Dorbos Inc. $3,170.19: Owens. Ames. Kimball Co. $9,490.00; Raymer 517.253.00; Rowen 8 Blair Elec. Co. $1 247.16; R. VanderLind 8 Sons $1.639.62. Moved by Wolton. supported by Spencer that the above invoices be approved os reod. Yeas: White. Walton. Spencer. Miller. Jasperse. Fuhr. Cusock. Campbell. Absent; None. Carried. Hastings Mfg. Co. Chrome Room 367'6, Formula Realty 358. Machine Room 335'6. Viking 301'6. Office 276. Anhowsur Busch 251 '6. High Games and Series - J. Smith 218-557. B. Ludcschcr 214-545. D. Thomp­ son 206-545. M. Tucker 202-524. J. Grassmycr 516. J. Conner 516. V. Connor 514, A. Martin 509. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer thot the Director of Public Services look into street signs for Amy 8 Jefferson and Amy 8 Church St. and report bock at the next meeting. Yeas All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Fuhr thot the letter from Joe Bovvink concerning the nativity scene be received and placed on file. Yeos All. Absent None. Corned. Moved by Walton, supported by Miller thot the Financial Report for 1986/87 from Deloitte. Haskins, and Sells be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by White thot the letter of resignation from Chris Anderson from the Hastings Library Board be received and placed on file ond a letter of thanks sent. Yeos: All. Absent None. Carried. Moved by Wolton. supported by Jasperse that the letter from Hostings Fiberglass Products re­ questing permission to hook to the City Sewer System be received and referred to the Water and Sewer Committee to report bock by the next meeting. Yeos: AIL Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Miller supported by Fuhr that lhe let­ ter from the Borry Intermediate School District re­ questing the City of Hastings to collect the district's summer school taxes ond negotiate an agreement for the expenses of collection be received and referred to lhe Finance Committee. Yeas- All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Fuhr, thot lhe let­ ter from the Hastings Area School District re­ questing lhe City of Hastings to collect the district's summer school taxes be received and referred to lhe Finance Committee. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusock thot lhe letter from Borry County Lumber asking for a traffic light at Stole St. and Industrial Park Drive be received and referred to the Director of Public Ser­ vices for further attention. Yeos: All. Absent; None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Jasperse that the letter from Larry Hollenbeck for permission to hove a hot dog cart in downtown Hastings be received ond referred to the Pfenning ond Or­ dinance Committee to look into the ordinance. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by White that the Chairman of the Ordinance Committee look in­ to an ordinance and get with the Chairman of the Insurance Committee ond review the liability after contacting the MML underwriters concerning the Push Hot Dog Cart. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Spencer that the correspondence from the Michigan Municipal Leagues Legislative Conference and Newly Elected Officials Workshop to be held in Lansing, on February 23. and 24th be received and appointed and elected officials be allowed to attend with necessary expenses. Yeas: Campbell. Cusack, Fuhr. Jasperse. Miller. Spencer. Walton. While. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Wolton. supported by Fuhr thot Dove Jasperse be nominated as Mayor Pro-Tern and o unanimous ballot be cast. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Walton that the standing committees for 1988 as recommended by Mayor Gray be confirmed as made: PUBLIC SAFETY A PARKING Spencer. Walton. Campbell. Fuhr. CITY PROPERTY - White. Miller. Walton. Spencer. STREETS * Fuhr. Campbell. Jasperse. Cusack. WATER SUPPLY A SEWER ■ Miller. Spencer. Fuhr. Jasperse. FINANCE - Cusock. Jasperse, Fuhr, Campbell. PARKS, RECREATION A INSURANCE Walton. White. Cusock. Miller. FIRE A LIGHTING - Campbell, Cusock. White. Wolton. CITY PLANNING ANO ORDINANCE - Jasperse. Miller. Spencer. White. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusock that Ken Miller be appointed to a two year term on the Joint Airport Council os recommended by Mayor Gray. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusock, supported by Compbell that Donald Spencer be appointed to a one year term on the Joint Airport Council as recommended by Mayor Gray. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Mayor Gray mode the following appointments of City Officials and suggested salaries (Position. Ap­ pointee. Suggested Salary respectively). □(Director of PubUc Service*, Michael C. Klovanich. $49,290.00. Moved by Wolton. sup­ ported by Jasperse that the appointment and salary be confirmed at $49,290.00. Yeos: White. Walton. Miller. Jasperse. Fuhr. Cusack. Nays: Spencer. Campbell. Carried. b) Chief of Police, Daniel Furniss. $32,180.00. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that lhe appointment and salary be confirmed at $32,330.00. Yeas: Campbell. Cusack. Fuhr, Jasperse. Miller, Spencer. Walton. White? Absent: None. Carried. c) City Assessor, Michael C. Payne. $23,278.00. Moved by Miller, supported by Fuhr that the ap­ pointment and salary be confirmed at $23,278.00. Yeas: White. Spencer. Miller. Jasperse. Fuhr. Cusack. Campbell. Noys: Walton. Carried. d) Fire Chief, Roger Carls, $29,000.00. Moved by Spencer, supported by White thot the appointment ond salary be confirmed at $30,000.00. Yeas: Campbell. Cusock. Spencer. Walton, White. Noys: Fuhr. Jcsperse. Miller. Carried. e) City Attorney, Siegel. Hudson, Gee 8 Fisher. $7,845.00. Moved by Wolton. supported by Jasperse that the low firm of Siegel. Hudson. Gee 8 Fisher be confirmed al $7,845.00. Yeas: Camp­ bell. Cusock. Fuhr. Jasperse. Miller. Spencer. Walton. While. Absent: None. Carried. f) Mayor Gray made the following appointments: Fire Marshall, Roger Coris. Moved by Spencer, supported by Walton that the appointment bo con­ firmed. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Director of Civil Defense, Daniel Furniss. Mov­ ed by Cusack, supported by Fuhr that the appoint­ ment be confirmed. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Health Officer, Dr Edwin Larkin. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Walton thot tho appointment be confirmed. Yeas All. Absent None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse supported by Miller that Neil Gardner and James Wiswell bo appointed to three year terms on lhe Planning Commission to expire in 1991 Yeas All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Fuhr that Dave Jasperse be appointed to a one year term as City Council member on the Planning Commission. Yeas: All. Absent None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supportec by Wolton thol Mike Klovanich be appointed to a one year term os City Admnistrative Official on the Planning Com­ mission. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried Moved by Cusack, supported ty Campbell that Fred Markle and Douglas Vickery be appointed to three year terms on the Zoning Board of Appeals lo expire 1 I 91. Yeos All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spencer supportec by White that William Cusock be appointed to replace Chris Anderson on the Library Board os a voting member for o term of five years expiring July I. 1992 as recommended by Mayor Gray. Yeos AIL Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse supported by Wolton thot William Cusock be appointed to a one year term to lhe Board os a Liaison from City Council. Yeas: AIL Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported by White thot Mar­ jorie Radont and Dr. Fred Hauser be appointed to four year terms on the Downtown Development Authority to expire in 1992 as recommended by the Mayor. Yeas: AU. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Miller that the following bonks be designated as depositories for the City Clerk ond Treasurer: Hastings City Bank. National Bonk ol Hastings. Security National Bank of Battle Creek. (Co-America), Hastings Sav­ ings and Loon, ond Great Lakes Bancorp. Yeos: Campbell. Cusock. Miller. Spencer. Wolton and White. Abstained: Fuhr. Jasperse. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Jasperse that the group letter of agreement between the City ond Blue Core Network of West Michigan be sign­ ed by lhe Mayor os authorized by council. Yeos: White. Walton. Spencer. Miller. Jasperse. Fuhr, Cusack. Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Councilman Campbell suggested th~t the com­ mittee on the downtown lights ond the Chamber of Commerce get together and see how long they wont lo leave the while lights on the trees. Don Furniss. Chief of Police thanked the Council for their support ol confidence ond stated that of­ ficer Hawkins had been hospitalized with gall stones. Councilman Spencer raised the question ond a discussion was held on accountability of City own­ ed vehicles used by department heads Moved by Campbell, supportec by Spencer to adjourn at 9:40 p.m. Read ond approved; Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mortgage mode the 30th day of October. 1984. executed by NANCY M. HOBERT. a single woman, as mortgagor, to the HAS"INGS SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, a Mirhigan corpora­ tion. doing business at Hostings. Michigan, as mor­ tgagee. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Borry County, Michigan, on October 31. 1984, in Liber 261 on Page 873. on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due ard unpaid at the date of this notice Twenty-two Thousand One and 43/100 ($22,001.43) Dollars for principal and in­ terest. no suit or proceeding ot law or in equity having been instituted to recover lhe debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, ond the power of sale in scid mortgage contained hav­ ing become operative by reason o' such default. Notice is hereby given thot on Thursday. February 25. 1988. at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, ot the Eost front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings, that being the place far holding the Circuit Court for the County of Borry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts duo ond unpaid upon said mor­ tgage. together with interest thereon at sixteen (16%) percent per annum, togelhe* with the logoi costs ond charges of sole, including the attorney fees os provided by law in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and described as follows, lo-wit: Lot 6 ond 7 of Block 4 of Chamberlain's Addition to the City of Hostings, according to the recorded plot thereof, os recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Poge 7. Barry County. Michigan. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Dated: January 21. 1988 James H. Fisher (P26437) of Siegel, Hudson. Gee 8 Fisher Attorneys for Hastings Savings 8 Loan Association 607 North Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 (2/18) SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSH’** BOARD January 13. 1988 All members present. Reports of committees presented. Approved motion allowing Johnstown Fire Fighters Association to charge for f I ting swimming pools with funds designated lo purchasing equip­ ment for Fire Deportment. Motion approved to accept Stuart Peck. Thomas Powell ond Terry Staines os probationary members of Fire Deportment. Approved amendment of the General Fund Budget. Approved payment of vouchers in amount of $15,014.76 by unanimous vole. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Verlyn Stevens lint!lltllllUi»Wlfllllllft|l)CTijffilllllliWllfllWI)>)M * * Computers : MS/DOS Compatible Turbo Motherboard 512k Memory AT Style Keyboard Amber Monographics Monitor Parallel Port DOS 3.1 | | v ! | * ’ * ’ ’ ‘ • | • Software Included R ♦ ARRIS MATRIX 501 W. 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Ml 49058. p aiili«iniiiifi’,AViiifi(r;irW7^v.YZiiB'ri!iMaBhW.^>iiHlfrl �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 28. 1988 The HASTINGS BANNER - Call t616) 948-8051 ( oinmunity Notices Wanted Miscellaneous ROLLER SKATING AWAPDS for the January Class will be held Saturday, 1:10 pm at the Hastings Roll-A Rama. Bring cameras, Grandparents and friends. Skating after awards until 2:05 pm._____________ YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WANTED to join local civic organization Hastings Jaycccs wants you. Call today 945-3302 ask for Steve Jacobs. ROLLER SPEED SKATING classes Saturdays; Jan 2 thru Feb. 27. 12:05pm-12:35pm 50c each week. Includes skate rental. Awards presented Feb. 27, 12:30pm. Need not attend all classes. Class comes before rergular beginner’s classes. Parent or authorized adult must be present for youngsters to skate during the speed skating sessions, for those 17 and under. No age limit. Youngster competes against others of same ability and age. Advanced skaters welcomed for this session. Skater should arrive 15 min. early to be ready to skate at 12:05pm. Skater should be able to skate without assistance. Tiny Tots welcomed. 948-2814 or 945-2872. LIKE TO WORK CONSTRUCTION? We have several openings in new unit. Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, and elec­ tricians, no experience neces­ sary. We pay you while you leam. Cal’. (616J-731 -5520 or if long distance 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard.___________________ CHECK OUT OUR NEW SPRING CATALOG!! MERRI-MAC has openings for 4 people lo represent our 100% guaranteed line of Home Decor, Gifts and Toys. No investment, delivering or collection. Call FREE NOW 1-800-992-1072. Help Wanted MANAGER-BINDER PARK ZOO Safari Gift Shop. Attrac­ tive new facility. Individual will manage volunteer & paid staff, set up displays, order & maintain inventory & manage all other aspects of the operation. Send ictter & resume to Binder Park Zoo, 7400 Division Dr., Baltic Creek, MI. 49017._________ PERSONS INTERESTED in bidding on cleaning contract, contact Postmaster, Middleville, 220 S. Broadway, Middleville, Ml.______________________ WINTER IS HERE-Make it fly, try your hand at leaded glass. Thursday morning class over­ flowing. Thursday evening class being offered in Nashville area, 15 years teaching experience. Call Liz 852-9647. F or Sale A 30’ X 40’ X 8’ SIERRA Post Frame Building Erected on your site only S133 monthly or $4995. Call us first; ask about FAB. Standard Building Systems. 75 yean locally. 1-800-442-9190. 7am - 8pm weekdays. — NOTICE — The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held January 26, 1988 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. PUBLIC NOTICE All persons are hereby notified that the Fiscal 1987 Annual Report of Federal Revenue Sharing Expenditures for the City of Hastings, is available for public inspection. The report ond supporting documentation from which the report was prepared are on file ot the office of the City Clerk. City Hall. Hastings, Michigan, from 8 am. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. SHARON VICKERY. Hastings City Clerk SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES' SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models ENGINEER - STATIONARY WANTED: Experienced in ammonia refrigeration equip­ ment and steam boilers. Please contact Elmer Gospncll, Twin City Foods, Inc., 1315 Sherman SL, Lake Odessa, MI 48849. (616)374-8837. We are an equal opportunity employer._______ MAKE MORE MONEY! Our profitable Line of Advertising Calendars, pens, caps and jack­ ets may be just what you're look­ ing for. Weekly commissions, helpful sales ideas, a Toll-Free Message Center and other great selling tools. All while being your own boss. No investment required! Full or part time. Our 79th year. Write: Kevin Pcska, Newton MFG. Company, Dept. G628, Newton, Iowa 50208. MATURE NEAT RESPONSI­ BLE PERSON: To care for elderly couple in Hastings area 8-5 Monday through Friday. Personal care and general housckeepping*, non-smoker, list experience and training, pleasent working conditions, refer­ ences required. Reply lo Ad #289 C/O The Reminder, Hast­ ings, Ml 49058.___________ PARTS PERSON for John Deere Farm Equipment dealer­ ship. Must be self motivated, excellent benefits. Fillmore Equipment, Holland 616-751-5141._____________ RETAIL MERCHANDISER SERVICE REPRESENTA­ TIVE: National jewelry/ accessories service company is seeking a part-time representa­ tive for the Hastings and surrounding area. Responsibili­ ties include in-store merchandis­ ing, inventory control and order­ ing. Flexible hours. Weekdays only. Excellent pay rate. Must have a car. Forward letter of application to; AAI 539 Glen­ wood, Grand Rapids, MI. 49506. Thank You CARD OF THANKS Sincere thanks to our rela­ tives, friends and neighbors for all the prayers and many kindnesses shown during our time of sorrow. Thank you to Rev. Richard Raab and the ladles of Gaines U.B. Church for handling the luncheon. A special thank you to the visiting nurses and 4th floor nurses at G.R. Metropolitan Hospital. The family of Carl Crumback CARD OF THANKS We want to thank all the wonderful people, relatives, and friends of Hastings and Barry County for sharing our sorrow for our beloved Husband and Father, Ruben Wood. Thank you for all the cards, flowers, and telephone calls, they helped ease lhe pain of Ruben *s sudden pass­ ing. God Bless and keep each and every one of you. Barb, Rod, and Tim Wood Business Services INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For youn.. • Individual Health • Farm Business • Group Health Retirement Mobile Home Personal Belongings • Life Rental Property Home Motorcycle Auto Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE, oi 945-3412 REAL ESTATE .SINCE 1940 MILLER FfM REAL ESTATE I LJ Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. Hastings (616) 945-5162 REALTOR CHILD CARE: Ages 6 weeks to 12 years. 6:30a.m.-6:30p.m., Mon.-Fri, year around. Excel­ lent staff, beautiful spacious facility, nurse on duty, reasonablc rates, in Hastings. 945-2533 PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888_____ RESIDENTIAL GLASS WORK done. Windows, mirrors, shower doors. Call 945-9696._________________ SEWING MACHINE SERVICE: all makes and models, all work guaranteed, free estimates. Call Lyle Thomas at Advantage Business Machines 948-2073. 15 years experience. Pick up and delivery possible.__________________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 CAR & IRUfl^REPAlR____________ Bndrus'^ 1436 S. Hanover St., Hastings, Mich. 49058 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Hmts: Mondoy 8 io 8 Tuesdoy Fridoy 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY IfH] [lEp'l SERVICE PARTS CEI11M MOTORS PUTS WVISION Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! Detroit actors share ‘tricks of trade’ with middle school kids dealership log homes One of America’s finest lines, starting at $13,800. Great earning potential, will not interfere with present employment. In­ vestment fully secured. If you can purchase or mort­ gage a model home, call Herb Derrick. Toll Free 1-800-346-LOGS. OLD-TIMER LOG SOMES 442-1) METROPLEX DR NASHVILLE. TN 37211 Tom Johnson demonstrates mime for the students. by Kathleen Scott Someone strolling into Central Auditorium Tuesday afternoon would have seen normal middle school students acting like old people, then like middle-aged adults, then as spirited young people, and finally would view them crawling and reaching like babies. The students were acting out physical transformation as part of a workshop provided by lhe Attic Theatre of Detroit in its educa­ tional outreach program. Three actors presented the play. ‘‘The Land of Everywhere." to Central students in the morning and to middle schoolers that after­ noon. Following the play, middle school drama students took part in the workshop. The outreach program is designed to ‘‘bring theatre beyond the lights." said Thomas Johnson, one of the actors. The Attic Theatre, which also has a main theatre in Detriot. has several plays traveling throughout the state simultaneously. The troupe which performed in Hastings traditionally presents lhe "The Land of Everywhere" to elementary students; the middle school performance was a special presentation. Johnson said the younger students find humor in the action, while older students find humor in the words. Johnson, who presented the workshop, told the middle school students that even if some do not intend to go heavily into drama, having experience in acting can help them in every­ day life. "All of you. someday, will probably have to get up and make a speech, whether if it’s in class, or for the company you work for." he explained. Annunciation, eye contqct and body language are qualities developed in acting, he said, which are beneficial in social situations. Johnson said he was shy as a youngster and acting helped him overcome shyness because it’s "a way to get out of yourself " "It’s a good excuse to be silly." added Heidi Guthrie. Johnson's cohort. Johnson told lhe students a little about ac­ ting as a career — hours, conditions, skills needed and other factors. He said people often ask him if he gets ner­ vous before a performance. He dees, he said, but he turns that nervous energy into construc­ tive energy and is therefore ready if something goes wrong and he has to ad lib. ' Tin nervous, but l‘d be more nervous if I wasn't nervous." he said, explaining that when he isn't charged, his guard is down. That is when things can really go wrong, he said. Guthrie said acting and the nervous energy it generates can be compared to being nervous before a basketball game or similar competition. Johnson, who received mime training in Paris and Ann Arbor, also does a one-man mime show through the Attic Theatre. Middle school students in Mel Hund's drama class w ill soon be studying mime, so he incorporated mime into his workshop. Mime, unlike music and dance, he said, has no universal language. Il is a "silent art of gesture and altitude." and varies with the peo­ ple performing it. “You create an entire world in your mind and show it." he explained. Johnson and Guthrie showed the students how to create and show a wall through mime. Johnson stressed that mime should be simple and must have "economy of movement." Area schools join hands, could save thousands by Kathleen Scott A "cooperative consortium" between area schools could save taxpayers several thousand dollars in federally mandated Woodland Fire Dept., continued from page 1 Wickham. 41. joined lhe volunteer depart­ ment in 1971 and served in various officer capacities including a seven year stint as chief. He was chosen to replace Coats based on an interview between him and two township board members late last year. "First. I'd like to try to get everybody back to being organized, get their morale and rcaltionships back in shape." Wickham said. "I’m just sorry lhe situation got as bad as it did. I wished it hadn't happened. I wished it had been handled internally instead of it being so public. I’m sure there are some friendships broken because of it." Wickham said he is pleased with the board's decision to appoint him and hopes things can “get back to normal." He feared, however, that the Coats conflict may have damaged the department’s reputa­ tion as a reliable, organized force, making other departments hesitate when calling them for mutual aid. "That’s kind of the feeling we’ve had because of this but we hope that will change in the future and they will have trust in us." he said. Wickham, a lifelong Woodland Township resident, said he was not one of the 14 men who would have left lhe department if Coats' appointment had been upheld. "I told everybody in the department I wouldn’t step down because of that." he said. “It’s not like a job that’s your living. It’s too bad to have differences like that just for a part time position...I'm here lo serve the people." Wickham did however, he said, relinquish his title as training officer when the other men gave up theirs after Coats denied requests by lhe men for his resignation. Although he had been interviewed in November along with four other men. in­ cluding Coats. Wickham said he had changed his mind about wanting the job because of the controversy. “1 told them in the interview I was not in­ terested at that time." he said. "But then I figured there was not conflict if Ron was ask­ ed to step down. I figured the job was free and open then. I’m not taking it from anybody." Wickham said the department plans to ap­ point other officers such as captain, lieutenant (training officer) and lieutenant sccretary/treasurer at the department’s next meeting Feb. 11 if the township board allows. Dave Niethamer was appointed assistant chief by the board Monday. Coals could not be reached for comment concerning his plans to remain a firefighter or to leave the department when his position as chief expires Monday. asbestos inspections. Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent John Fehsenfeld said four area schools - Hastings, Delton Kellogg, Thomapple Kellogg and Lakewood - are taking part in the inspection program to fulfill laws which force schools and hospitals to inspect facilities for asbestos every three years and maintain a management program. All schools have already inspection requirements regarding ceiling tiles and pipe insulation, but further laws state that floor tiles and laboratory tabletops must be included in lhe tri-annual inspections. All inspections must be completed by October, said Fehsenfeld. With lhe three-year reviews, he said deterioration can be noted immediately and potential hazards eliminated. Asbestos, a fiber used in fireproofing and insulation materials, is thought to cause cancer, hinder breathing, aggravate respiratory and heart disease and cause fibrosis of the lungs. Asbestos inspectors must be federally certified, following a "very stringent set of requirements," said Fehsenfeld.To save on the high cost of paying commercial inspectors, lhe four schools joined together to train Ivan Finch, head of maintenance with the Delton Kellogg district, to conduct inspections. "It would be a fraction of what it would cost to go out and hire a commercial company," explained Fehsenfeld. "By all of us cooperating, there isn’t lhe overhead and the travel expense if you used a commercial company." Hastings Supertintendent Carl Schoessel said, using the highest estimate proposed by a commercial inspector - six cents per square foot - Hastings could have paid a maximum of $67,593 for inspection and development of a management plan.That, he stressed, was the highest estimate he had heard. While the government is mandating these increased inspections, he said, it is not allocating further funding to cover the costs. By participating in the cooperative program, Fehsenfeld said "costs will be very, very low, relatively. Resources can be spent on teachers, textbooks and programs, instead." Most asbestos manufacturers and experts recommend that asbestos not be removed but be contained or encapsulated, said Fehsenfeld. That encapsulation might mean wrapping materials around pipe insulation which contains asbestos, or perhaps adding a coat of paint. "If you disturb the asbestos, it gets in the air," said Fehsenfeld, and that is when the Court news, Three named to smaller zoning board of appeals Richard Scott of Orangeville. Sue Drum­ mond of Freeport and Emmet Herrington of Assyria Township have been appointed to serve on the scaled down Barry County Zon­ ing Board of Appeals. The Zoning Board of Appeals was recently reduced from seven to three members and an alternate by the County Board of Commis­ sioners. All seven members were asked to submit resignations and to indicate if they would like to be considered for the smaller board when the size was changed. A recommendation to reduce the board was made by the County Development Committee to save funds and to make the appeals board more efficient. The County Board of Commissioners ap­ pointed Scott to a onc-ycar term. Drummond to a two-year term and Herrington to a threeyear term. Ron Coals of Woodland was nam­ ed as the alternate member of the appeals panel. The Zoning Board of Appeals interprets the county zoning ordinance and maps, hears ap­ peals to administrative decisions and decides to grant or deny variance applications. Raise Extra Cash...with a Banner Classified L and will know how long the work will take for the other districts. "Fortunately, I think we have an outstanding individual in Ivan Finch to do the job," said Fehsenfeld He added that the joint coordination was "exercised leadership" among school officials. "It represents a lot of maturity in superintendents in Barry County that they can work on this together," he said. "I personally feel if you can get people to work with each other you can serve each other so much better." The new laws came out recently, and Fehsenfeld said he was discussing the inspection process with Albert Francik, director of operational services for Hastings Area Schools, about a possible joint inspection program. Fehsenfeld said he contacted Delton schools, they agreed and suggested Finch. Fehsenfeld said he then contacted superintendents al Thornapple Kellogg, Lakewood and Maple Valley schools. Thornapplc Kellogg and Lakewood consented, but at that time, he said Maple Valley representatives said they were "going a different route." Crime up, continued Citations jumped 515, from 1,309 in 1986 to 1,824 in 1987. Traffic accidents, which have hovered in the 375 range from 1983 to 1986, jumped 133 incidents in 1987 for a total of 515. Furniss said he expected criminal activity to continue to rise in 1988, but he said the police arc taking steps to keep crimes to a minimum. "We plan to take the offense in a lot of crime," he said. "We’re going to make people more awate of what’s going on - sort of a grape vine of information." Plans for both neighborhood and business watch groups are now underway, Furness said. ...advertising the things you no longer need! Call us at... 948-8051 NOTICE TO BIDDERS j continued from pg 3 the prosecutor's office on Monday morning. Under terms of the plea arrangment, Howe pleaded guilty to drunk driving, second offense, in exchange for dropping the third offense and driving with a suspended license charges. He was arrested in Castleton Township by Nashville Police in September. In October 1986 he was convicted of drunk driving, second offense, and driving with a suspended license, second offense. He was released from jail shortly before his September arrest. Bond was cancelled. material becomes a threat. Fehsenfeld said Finch went through a "very extensive" week-long training and testing program at Michigan State University, where he was joined by oilier inspectors from throughout the Midwest He received notice of certification last week and began inspection and management plans at Delton this week. After completing inspections there, Fehsenfeld said Finch will gain experience Used Sell Loading Scraper For Sale By Barry County Road Commission | x The Barry County Road Commission will accept bids at their office at 1845 West Gun Lake Road. Hastings, Mi 49058. until Tuesday. February 16. 1988 at 11:00 a.m. for the following used machine: One (1> 1971 Twin Engine Hancock 294 Self Loading Scraper (16 CYD Capacity.) Terms of sale are cash ‘as is" with no warranty either written or implied. tt Please mark envelopes "Used Scraper Bid For more information, write or call the Road Commission at 616-945-3449 for ar. appointment to inspect the scraper. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any defects in the bids and to make award as deemed in the best interest ot Barry County. Board of County Road Commissioners Of Barry County ROBERT RUSSELL, Chairman fl x fl X fl X fl X fl v fl X fl v fl x fl & GOOD SPIRITS 128 S. Jefferson • Downtown Hastings For Reservations ... 948-4042 EARLY-BIRD_ DINING Monday thru Wednesday Arrive Lelween 4 30 p.m and 6 30 In Iho enjoy reduced prices on out delicious entrees � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-02-04.pdf 8032b287a5523232b46c84fc62edf40d PDF Text Text HASTINGS PTTBL!C LIBRARY NiEvWlS ...wrap uircuiiwwU.. district can’t be split 'k Hughes seeks state post Story on Page 3 Story on Page 1 Firemen busy on Saturday blazes Story on Page 8 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Fireman kept busy Saturday morning when two minor fires in Hastings broke out within minutes of each olhei. At 10:33 a.m.. fireman were called to the 300 block of East Court Street to put out a car engine fire. A fire department spokesman said the 1976 Pontiac, which was parked at City Food and Beverage, caught fire when the battery slipped off its ledge. Sparks from the battery’s posts ignited the radiator and hoses in the engine. Damage to the car, which is owned by Charles and Ruby Sollinger, of 537 Mill St., is estimated at $300. No one was injured in the fire, the spokesman said. At 10:46 a.m., fireman were summon­ ed by Robert Miller Jr. to his home at 695 Terry Lane to put out a chimney fire. A spokesman said the fire was likely caused when the creosote in the chimney caught fire. Damage to the chimney was estimated at $800. No injuries were reported, the spokesman said. Hastings Banner VOLUME 133, NO. 5____________________________________________________ THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 4. 1988 ' PRICE 25* Lake residents angry about proposed cellular tower Freeport cemetery shed burglarized A burglar broke into a shed at Freeport Cemetery last week, stealing $54 worth of tools and supplies from the cemetery storage building. Village officials discovered the shed had been entered early Thursday morning. » According to Deputy Don Nevins of the Barry County Sheriff's Department, a burglar used a sharp object to pry open the shed door, which had been closed with a hasp and lock. Items stolen include an 8-inch crescent wrench, a set of side cutters, a spade, 12 gallons of gasoline, and d 2 ^-gallon gas can. Two lawn mowers stored in the shed were not touched, Nevins said. Village officials estimate the burglary took place sometime between Tuesday and Thursday morning. Proposed tower location near Delton on Kingsbury Rood. County man to attend the GOP national convention in August by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Nashville man was selected as an alternate to the national Republican convention in New. Orleans, and a Hastings woman was named an elector in the 1988 presidential electoral college at last week’s state GOP convention held in Grand Rapids. James A. Rice of Nashville was named an alternate to the convention representing the Third Congressional District. Audrey Burdick of Hastings was chosen an elector for the Fifth District. Locally, Burdick serves as Barry County drain commissioner. The stormy two-day state convention, which ended last Saturday, selected 77 delegates to attend August's National Republican Convention. The convention will select the GOP presidential candidate. Though no Barry County resident was chosen as a regular delegate to the convention, Barry County GOP chairman Terry Geiger said the county did well at the state. "It was a frustrating convention, but Barry County did well," he said. "It's been 20 years since Barry County had a delegate to the national convention," he said. The last county resident to attend a national convention as a delegate was Dorothy Adrounie, who was a delegate in 1968. Geiger said the county party tried to capture a delegate position from the Filth District, which includes the northern half of Barry County. But the three delegates chosen were all selected from Ada. Two delegates from Lansing and one from Kalamazoo were chosen to represent the Third District, which includes the southern half of the county. A continuing dispute between supporters of Vice President George Bush and Zugel denied bond in murder case A motion to reconsider granting bond for George Zugel was denied Wednes­ day in Barry County Circuit Court. Zugel, who will face trial next month on charges of first-degree murder, has been lodged in the Barry County Jail since his arrest in November. On Wednesday, Zugel’s attorney, David Tripp, asked the court to recon­ sider granting bond for Zugel. Tripp said Zugel was employed as a painter at the time of his arrest and may be able to return to work. Tripp added Zugel has family in the area and has never failed to appear in court. But Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley said the law allows for a denial of bond in first-degree murder cases. Moreover, Crowley said. Zugel has three prior felony convictions on his record. Judge Hudson E. Deming refuses to grant bond for the murder and con­ spiracy charge. A bond of $25,000 was continued for the charge of perjury and conspiracy to commit perjury. The murder trial was rescheduled last month from Feb. 1 to March 14. in Barry County Circuit Court. Zugel stood mute in November to charges of first-degree murder and con­ spiracy in the 1986 slaying of Dowling resident Ricky Alan Goddard. A second trial for the perjury charge was rescheduled for April 11. Legislative Coffee set next Monday Representative Robert Bender and Senator Jack Welbom will be at the County Seat at 8 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 8. This Legislative Coffee is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce, and the Chamber encourages all citizens of Barry County to attend. Delton crash victim in good condition । A Delton woman was listed in good condition Wednesday after a road acci­ dent on Monday that left her with head and chest injuries. Joan Branch, of 11356 Sprague Rd., was taken to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo by BPOH Ambulance after the accident in Barry Township on Mon­ day morning. Prairieville Police Chief Thomas Pen­ nock said Branch was turning from M-43 onto Sprague Road at 10:40 a.m. when the accident occurred. Pennock said she slid on the dirt sur­ face. crossed the roadway and struck a tree on the west side of Sprague Road. Branch, who was not wearing a seat bell at the time, told police she was feel­ ing dizzy just before the accident. Her 1986 Ford was severely damaged l in the accident. Pennock said. Saxon eagers still WINNING!!! J evangelist Pat Robertson led to a divided convention in Grand Rapids. Mirroring the divided county conventions held Jan. 14 in Barry County and qther Michigan counties, Robertson supporters held their own convention and elected their own slate of delegates to the national convention. At the county meeting on Jan. 14, a group of six Robertson supporters in Barry County walked out of the county caucus and elected their own delegates to the state convention. But the group's delegates were not seated at the Robertson convention after they failed to properly file their credentials. "There were a couple of things we were supposed to oo when we nimped, and we didn't,” said Shirley Miller, who was elected chairwomen of the county rump caucus on Jan. 14. Story Continued on Page 3 Talks continued at Hastings Mfg. Co. Talks between Hastings Manufacturing Company officials and United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 138 are continuing while employees work under an extenion of the old contract on a day-to-day basis, it was an­ nounced Monday. A snare in the bargaining process occurred last week, said Vice President of Employee Relations Joe Bennett, when the two sides could not agree concerning non-economic aspects of the contract, which was scheduled to expire Monday. State and federal mediators were notified and negotiations have continued. Representatives of two sides could not be reached for comment prior to press time Wednesday due to an extended bargaining session. by Elaine Gilbert About 70 people, angry over the proposed construction of a cellular phone communica­ tions tower in their neighborhood surrounding Pleasant Lake, packed the Barry Township Hall in Delton Tuesdw night to protest the project. Residents said they felt such a tower would ruin their scenic views of the lake, decrease their property values and possibly have a negative effect on wildlife in the area. "It (the tower) is not something I care tc look at out the window." said resident Paul Skinner. “My wife and I did not move here to raise our family to took out over a radio tower. It's totally not in keeping with the agricultural-residential nature of the land.” Gary Tallenger called the tower a "gross visual pollution" in its proposed location. “It would create a negative impact aesthetically on my senses, and likely would negatively affect property resale values, and their tax base, as well,” Tallenger read from a letter he plans to give the County Planning and Zoning Commission. He indicated that he has nothing against progress if a non-offensive location can be found and used. “Better, 1 would sincerely prefer to hear Mr. Alden (owner of the property of the pro­ lower site) withdraw his request and of• fcr his apologies to all his oncudkd neighbors." Tallenger said. After hearing public comment on the issue and a presentation by a Cellular One official for about an hour, the Barry Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to recommend to the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission that the request to build the tower be denied. The county Planning and Zoning Commis­ sion has the power to deny or approve the re­ quest and will hold a hearing at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22 in the Courthouse Annex Building in Hastings. The commission tabled the request at its Jan. 26 meeting in order to have more time to check out environmental questions and to receive input from the township board. Cellular One. a mobile cellular telephone communications firm with offices in Kalamazoo, wants to construct a 314-fbo< tower on 8.26 acres of property owned by Jim Alden who has 90 acres off Kingsbury Road in Section 19 of Barry Township, near Plea­ sant Lake. Alden was the only member of the audience to raise his hand in favor of the tower project when Township Supervisor William Wooer called for a show-of-hands vote. Except to answer one question, Alden did not express his personal views during the meeting. The land in that area is currently zoned for agricultural-residential use for single family homes and farms so the tower construction would require special use permission from the commission, said Linda Anderson, director of the county Planning and Zoning office. Gloria Moon, district manager at Cellular One. told the audience that the tower would bring additional taxes into the area and cellular telephone services would enhance community safety. “It would create a negative impact aesthetically on my senses, and likely would negatively affect property resale values, and their tax base, as well.” Gary Tallenger, area resident The tower, she said, will be painted red and white and have a red flickering light on top. At Tuesday’s township meeting. Cellular One officials said they would be agreeable to finding another location for the tower if anyone in the audience had a recommenda­ tion. However, it was noted that the tower has been engineered to be errccted within a cer­ tain two mile radius in that area and property owners, except for Alden, were not willing to sell land for that purpose. Other farmers were involved with agreements with the state to keep their land out of use and receive tax benefits provided by Michigan Public Act 116. At one point in the meeting when Realtor Larry Norris tried to explain the problems in finding a suitable location, a woman in the au­ dience told him to "sit down. "You don’t live here." she said. Dr. Anne B. Clark, a Delton Road resident and a behavioral ecologist at the Kellogg Biological Station, read some data she had gaihcicd US submit to tlic cocuty Planning and Zoning Commission on environmental im­ pacts of the proposed cellular phone tower. "Small migrating birds which fly at night such as warblers, thruscs and grosbeaks may fly into the tower and die." Clark said. She noted that her research pertained to tall (1.000) feet towers because she did not know of any studies on smaller towers. "the sitting of the tower at Pleasant Lake probably does not pose any greater or lesser hazard to migrants specifically than sitting in many other areas. But Southwest Michigan gets large numbers of fall migrants down the Central Flyway. Barry County towers have been the sites of large fall kills and one could certainly argue that the fewer towers of any kind, the better. Also many of the residents on and near Pleasant Lake are particularly in­ terested in the welfare of wildlife there," Clark said. She also said that Dr. Larry Caldwell, biologist at Central Michigan University and author of papers on bird mortality at towers, and Joe Johnson of the Kellogg Bird Sanc­ tuary. have told her that the great blue herons and sandhill cranes that feed at Pleasant Lake could have difficulty avoiding guy wires around the tower. However, she said the routes of those birds have not been documented in the area. Because of residents' concern over the en­ vironmental effects of the project. Moon said Cellular One also has asked the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources to review the matter. She told the audience that Cellular One, owned by the 150-year-old Providence Jour­ nal in Rhode bland, is going to be building a lower in Marshal! and that one will be com­ plete in Emmett Township in Calhoun County by March 15. Plans also call for towers to be erected in Mattawan and Lawrence. In Kalamazoo, the company currently has 74 cellular phone customers and hopes to have 1.200 by the end of the year. Overall, she said there are currently one million cellular phones in use and that three million are projected to be used by 1990. A tower location at Pleasant Lake was selected because "we have to strategically cover the county and also keep it in line with the 1-94 corridor. We can give good coverage to Gull Lake and Richland and also cover Hastings." Moon said. Nearly everyone in the audience raised their hands In opposition to the tower project. Pictured on the lower right is Jim Alden who wants the special use request to place the tower on property he plans to sell to Michiana Metronet. Hughes to seek state Court of Appeals seat by Robert J. Johnston Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes is an­ nouncing today that she is a candidate for one of six new seats on the Michigan Court of Appeals. The announcement is being made during a luncheon at the Michigan Police Chiefs Mid­ Winter Conference at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids. Hughes, 39. said that if she files for the state court scat by the May 31 deadline, she will not be seeking reelection as county prosecutor, a post she has held since 1980. Appointed prosecutor to succeed Robert Engles, she won election to the post that year against Democrat David Kaczor and was reelected in 1984. defeating Kenneth Weller in the Republican primary. She is the first woman to serve as a fulltime prosecuting attorney in Michigan. Expected to speak on her behalf at her an­ nouncement today arc Judge David Sawyer, a member of the Court of Appeals; Ritchie Davies, director of the Michigan State Police; and State Rep. Robert Bender. R-Middleville. "The Court of Appeals needs judges well versed in criminal law and common sense." Hughes said in remarks prepared for the an­ nouncement. "Parties are entitled to a fair trial, not a perfect one. Cases should not be reversed for harmless technical errors." Hughes said that she believes the public will perceive her experience as prosecutor as valid background fur an appeals judge. She said that in her present position she has to make deci­ sions that balance the rights of the individual against the rights of the public. "1 make decisions that arc based on what is fair and just in the (legal) system." Hughes said. The prosecutor noted that half of all ap­ pellate cases are criminal cases. She also pointed out that she serves as legal counsel to the county government, dealing with health department, zoning and tax cases. Hughes earned a bachelor's degree in Japanese language and anthopology from the University of Michigan in 1971 and a law degree from Wayne State University in 1976. She served as an appellate attorney in the Kalamazoo County prosecutor's office from 1976 to 1979. then was named chief assistant prosecutor for Barry County. Because of her background. Hughes said that she will bring strong research and writing abilities to the appeals court. The court will expand in 1989 by adding two new members to each of three districts. Hughes will run in the Third District, which comprises 62 counties in western and northern Michigan. The Court of Appeals reviews all appeals from lower courts and is the last stop before reaching the Michigan Supreme Court. The Supreme Court accepts only about four percent of those cases which are presented to be heard there. Today’s luncheon is being put on during the police chiefs’ conference by SCH, Inc. to an­ nounce the formation of the Criminal Justice Institute. SCH is an educational consulting group that provides state-wide training primarily for police chiefs, sheriffs and pro­ secutors. Hughes has been asked to serve on the board of directors of the new institute, she said. Hughes was appointed by Gov. James J. Blanchard to serve on the Michigan Criminal Justice Commission. She also serves on the board of directors of the Prosecuting At­ torney's Association of Michigan and is chair­ elect of the Criminal Law Section of the Slate Bar of Michigan. Hughes lives near Hastings with her husband Ned and their two children. Ben, 11. and Jen­ nifer. 9. Judy Hughes �Ah Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 4, 1988 Woodland girl takes 2nd in contest Sr Multiplication 0 1010404040®0/0 Woodland Postmaster Isla DeV-ies presents a letter of congratulations to Christina Hicks who was a winner of the Central Michigan Philatelic Society’s “Design a Cachet" contest. Hicks’ design will be on display in Lansing. With them are (from left) Sarah Niethamer and Nikki Presnell whose entries are on display at the Woodland Post Office, (photo supplied) Over 160,000 still need numbers South Jefferson STREET NEWS EVENTS Give at the Rea Cross Blood Bank at St. Am­ brose in Delton on February 3, from 1 until 7. Visit Bosley's after you give and get a free can­ dy bar to revive yourself. 2. Ronald Reagan’s Birthday - February 6. This is Mr. Reagan' last birthday as president. Lets all send him greetings. Buy him a card at Bosley’s for half price and we will pay the postage. We even have his address. 3. Charles Dickon's Birthday - February 7. Sit in our pharmacy and read two chapters of a Dicken's novel aloud and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate. (Limit 2) 4. Carrot Festival - February 6-14. Bring a sam­ ple of your glazed carrots along with the recipe and we will give you a $3.00 gift cer­ tificate. (Limit 3) 5. Babe Ruth's Birthday - February. Sing “I Get You Babe" ala Sonny and Cher from our soap­ box this week and get a free Baby Ruth bar and a S3.00 gift pertillcate. (Limit 3) 6. National Inventor’s Day - February 6. Bring your invention (or drawings) to Bosley's this week, show us how it works and get a $3.00 gift certificate. (Limit 10) Bean-Throwing Festival - February 3-4. Celebrate this annual event by having a bean throwing contest or playing beanball on South Jefferson this week for a $1.00 gift certificate. (Limit 10) 8. Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney - February 2. Get free groundhog food at Bosley's this week. We figure if you feed your groundhog he will be too busy to see his shadow. 9. Happy 41st Birthday Emily. 10. Vincent Damon Fumler Birthday • February 4. Visit Bosley’s looking like this guy and get a $3.00 gift certificate. Sing one of his songs from our soapbox and it's $2.00 more. (Limit 2) 11. No Talk Day - February 4. Visit Bosley's and conduct your business without talking this week. This day is to encourage the use of writ­ ten communcation and to nelo you gain an ap­ preciation of the ability to verbally communicate. 12. The only authentic Mexican restaurant in Barry County is on South Jefferson Street. Visit the Mexican Connexion for lunch or din­ ner soon. (Gilt certificate* are limited to one person per month and, unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or older.) Over 160,000 persons in Michigan still need to apply for social security numbers to be claimed as dependents on parents or other taxpayers' federal tax returns, according to IRS. The Social Security Administration estimates this to be 40 percent of those needing numbers. As a result of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, a tax­ payer claiming a dependent who is at least five years old must include that dependent's taxpayer identification number on his or her tax return. This new law is effective for 1987 federal tax returns filed between January and the April 15 deadline. If the dependent has a social security number, but the tax­ payer does not know what it is, the taxpayer should contact one of 53 Social Security Admistration offices located throughout Michigan. To get a social security number, a dependent must have evidence of: date of birth, U.S. citizenship or legal alien status and identity. A birth record from a public authority, hospital or religious organization is generally, suf­ ficient for the first two items. A school record and certain other documents can be used for proof of identity. For more information, tax­ payers may ask at any Social Security Administration office for the free leaflet, "Applying for a Social Security Number,” and can also re­ quest a Form SS-5, Applica­ tion for a Social Security Number Card, to apply for an identification number. 2. 3. 5. 6. Little Bucky celebrates “Waitangi Day (February 6) by having a sale this week. The Buck is always tangling with his suppliers to get the best price possible so you don’t have to wait to shop his weekly specials in our Reminder Ad. Valentine's Day is less than two weeks away and our Sentiment Shop has the perfect card for your Valentine. Ask for your free chocolate kiss when you buy your card at Bosley's. Our Pause Gift Shop has Valentine Plush Animals for your Sweetheart starting at $3.00. Shop the new Cover Girl nr p products in our Cosmetic Department Enter our Valentine's Swe.neart Drawing this week. Bosley's is open until 8 p.m. on Weekdays, 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays and from 10 until 1 on Sundays to serve you. CDs HARRY BOfSCH Registered Rep. First of Michigan Corporation ffBO iMflll ■Rate effective 2/2/88 All CDs are FSUC or FDIC insured up to S 100.000 per client per depository institution. Nursing Home Insurance SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - MS-342* “ Behind Bosley’s TK elementary to evaluate kindergarten If you arc planning to enroll your child in Kindergarten next year at the Thomapple Kellogg Schools, please call the McFall Elementary office, 795-3637. Your child must be fivc-years old by Del. 1 (bom before Dec. 1. 1983) to enter school next year. Again this year, a Kindergarten Evaluation program will be conducted. The Evaluation will be held on April 18. 19. 21 and 22 at McFall Elementary School. The Barry County Health Department Vi­ sion and Hearing Technicians will be screen­ ing the children the week of April 11 through April 15 at McFall Elementary. (2-16) Are pleased to announce the opening of their general dental practice at: — 133 division in Freeport, Michigan — ■ * All phases of general dentistry * All insurances accepted * Adults, children, new patients welcomed. Appointments can now be made by calling — 765-5144 133 Division Freeport. Ml 49325 Sunprise Your Valentine with... [/atentitle cLoue oLinei in...The Hastings Banner Give cupid a helping hand with a LOVE LINE in The Hastings Banner. Compose your own message on the coupon provided, and mail to The Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, Hostings, Ml 49058. A special column will appear in the February 11th issue. Express your feelings to your wife, husband, parents relatives, teachers, best friend, or anyone who you would like to say THANKS for being so nice. The cost is "lovingly low" just ‘1.00 for 5 word* (additional words 10’ each) Payments MUST accompany your message, or be paid prior Call today lor FREE FACTS in­ cluding costs, exceptions. limi­ tations and renewal provisions COMPOSE YOUR OWN VALENTINE MESSAGE... IT’S EASY TO DO!!! H.r. art jnt a fttr Hsmpl.s... LEONARD D. NANZER . d°> "',h' th*'0*" 576 Romence Suite 229 Kalamazoo, Ml 49002 (616) 323-0982 BANKERS LIFE AND CASUALTY / w. xou ''•'--XT "•cnara Robert Picking, president of Hastings City Bank, has announced promotions and personnel changes which involve Daniel V. King, Gina K. Hackett, Gregory S. McGandy and Jane E. Fox. King, who has been assigned consumer loan manager, joined the bank in May of 1983 as a management trainee. He was promoted to bmach administrator in May of 1984, to loan administrator in June of 1985 and to commercial loan officer in December 1986. He received a bachelor of business administration degree in 1983 from Saginaw Valley State College, with a major in business management. King is on the board of directors of the YMCA and is a member of the Hastings Rotary Club. Hackett has been promoted to officer status as operations manager. She joined the bank staff in November 1974 as a teller. She was promoted to teller supervisor in December 1979, to loan administrator in August 1983 and to branch administrator in June of 1985. She has taken various specialized banking courses through the American Institute of Banking at Davenport College of Business. McGandy has been promoted to branch supervisor. He joined Hastings City Bank in December 1986. He was previously employed in retail management for a national chain. He received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Aquinas College in December of 1983. Fox began working for the Fanners State Bank of Middleville is a teller in September of 1970 and has worked for the Hastings City Bank continually since March of 1980. She was promoted to installment loan secretary in May of 1983. She has most recently been promoted to loan adminstrator. Robert D. Mitus, D.D.S. Alan L. Rosendall, D.D.S. Professional Corporation Can pay up to $100 a day for 5 full years Sales Representative F-PHRRmRCY Jane Fox For Falks Age 60-79 "It's not a bad idea to get in the habit of writing down one's thoughts. It saves one having to bother anyone else with them. tOSLEY- Gregory McGandy cAitned tyor The Heart 8.35% QUOTE: — Isabel Colegate Amber Schaefer of Hastings has been nam­ ed to the Dean’s List at Valparaiso University for the Fall Semester 1987. Valparaiso University, located in Indiana. 55 miles southeast of Chicago, was founded in 1859 and purchased in 1925 by The Lutheran University Association. It is a nationallyrecognized institution of higher education, serving approximately 4,000 students annual­ ly through its colleges of arts and sciences, business administration, engineering, and nursing, Christ (honors) college, school of law. and graduate and evening divisions. Gina Hackett Daniel King Area student is on college Dean’s List INSUKO 1-800-321-4709 AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK Christina Hicks. 8. a third grade student at Woodland Elementary School, has won se­ cond place in the recent Central Michigan Philatelic Society’s “Design a Cachet" contest The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Hicks. Christina is a member of the Ben Franklin Stamp Collectors Club in Woodland. Club members entered the contest by design­ ing a cachet (a rommemmorative design which is stamped on an envelope to mark some postal or philatelic event) depicting a theme relative to the club. Christina's design featured a table top with tiny stamps of many colors, a bowl of water, tweezers and a magnifying glass — all the "tools" a stamp collector uses. In addition to stamp collecting, Christina has studied ballet for four years and sings at her church and area nursing homes. Two other Woodland club members, Sarah Niethamcr and Nikki Presnell, also entered the contest and their entrees arc on display at the Woodland Post Office. Christina's entry will be on display during the annual Feb. 20-21 "CEMPEX" Stamp Show, open to the public, at the Clarion Hotel in Lansing. Tied for first place in the Central Michigan Philatelic Society’s contest were Jenny Rademacher of Sacred Heart School in Mt. Pleasant and Caroline Tucker of Saranac Elementary School in Saranac. Third place went to Richie Mutschler of Saranac Elemen­ tary School. There are 159 members in six Ben Franklin Stamp Collectors clubs in the Woodland area. Currently, the Woodland Post Office is spon­ soring an essay contest for Ben Franklin Club members on "Why I Like to Collect Stamps." For Coil Hastings City Bank announces promotions, personnel changes ” hod. I _„h, d(>i> ,he n«»l year, ond then Jimmy. 3rd. grade Room 210 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 4. 1988 — Page 3 Freeport man sentenced to prison for dealing drugs A Freeport man who sold four 4 1/2-ounce bags of marijuana to an undercover stale trooper was sentenced to 16 to 24 months in prison. Stephen S. DeGroote, of 1702 E. Carlton Center was sentenced to the maximum sentence in Bany County Circuit Court last Wednesday after pleading guilty to a chargof attempted delivery of marijuana. On Jan. 8, DeGroote, 27, pleaded guilty to attempted delivery of marijuana, a two-year felony offense, as part of a plea bargain with the prosecutor's office. In exchange for the plea to that offense, the prosecutor dropped a charge of delivery of marijuana, a four-year offense. Prior to sentencing, Prosecuting Attorney Judy Hughes said the probation department's recommended sentence of 16 to 24 months exceeded the state guidelines, which call for zero to nine months for attempted delivery of marijuana. But in view of DeGroote's past record, Hughes said she agreed with the department's report. "I believe the record of this individual makes the recommendation appropriate,” she said. But DeGroote's attorney, Charles Stiles, said the probation department had no right to make a recommendation that went beyond state guidelines for the offense. "I think that’s way out of line," he said about the recommendation. “I think the probation department's making recommendations beyond the guidelines are way out of line." On his own behalf, DeG'oote said, "I have nothing to say." Because of the plea bargain granted and DeGroote's past record of seven misdemeanors and one felony, Shuster said he would follow the recommendation of 16 to 24 months in prison. "From what I glean from the report, we have someone here who does deal in narcotics," Shuster said. “This court makes a severe distinction between someone who uses, which I don't condone, and someone who delivers, who makes deals, who supplies. "This court believes that anyone who deals should be dealt with harshly and severely." Shuster said that since 1978, DeGroote had several offenses on his record, including convictions for careless driving, drunk driving, driving with open alcohol, possession of marijuana and fishing without a license. So far, Shuster said, fines and probation have failed to keep DeGroote out of trouble. "Society is entitled to have some respite from you," he said. Bond was cancelled, and DeGroote was remanded to the custody of the sheriffs department Other Court Business: Conflicting stories led to an adjourned sentencing for a man charged with receiving and concealing stolen property. Gerald B. Lake, of 12215 M-66, Bellevue, was scheduled to be sentenced list Wednesday in circuit court on a charge of receiving and concealing stolen property. But Shuster postponed sentencing until nekt month after Lake claimed he didn't know the property was stolen until after he had taken possession of iL Lake, 21, was arrested on Dec. 7 after state troopers found a stolen box of tools in the trunk of his Buick Skylark. In court last Wednesday, Lake's attorney claimed his client didn't know the tools were stolen until as much as one week later. Lake told the court he had pleaded guilty to the charge because he suspected they were stolen when he purchased them. But he said he didn't know for sure until later that they had been stolen. Shuster told Lake he would have to decide whether or not he knew the tools were stolen before the court could hand down a sentence. "At time of sentencing we're trying to decide what to do with your life," Shuster said. "Because if the truth is as you say, then you may be innocent, and you should not be pleading guilty. You'd better make up your mind what's true and what isn't" The tool box found in Lake's car .as stolen in November from Dinond Machinery in Rutland Township. Other defendants charged in the break-in have cases _ pending in circuit court * Either sentencing or a plea withdrawal was adjourned until Feb. 24. A man charged in the Jan. 2 robbery of Cappon Shell in Hastings stood mute last Wednesday to three charges connected with the faked theft. David A. Woltjer, of 2245 Iroquois Trail, Hastings, stood mute to charges of aiding and abetting embezzlement, and commiting larceny from a person. Each is a 10-year felony offense. He also stood mute to an habitual offender charge that he, has been convicted of four prior felonies. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered and a pretrial hearing was set for Feb. 16. Woltjer was arrested Jan. 2 after a three-county car chase that ended with his arrest in Ionia County. Bond was continued, but Woltjer remains lodged in the Barry County Jail. Woltjer’s co-defendant, Todd A. Vickery, pleaded guilty on Friday to a charge of accessory after the fact to a felony. The charge carries a maximum of five years and/or aS 10,000 fine. Vickery, of 1144 S. Jefferson St., Hastings, pleaded guilty to the charge as part of a plea-bargain arrangement with the prosecutor. In exchange for the guilty plea, the prosecutor dropped charges of embezzlement and conspiracy to commit embezzlement. Vickery, 20, also agreed to testify against Woltjer at his trial. In court Friday, Vickery said he falsely told police that Woltjer had a gun present during the theft. He also gave a description of Woltjer, but he did not tell police he knew Woltjer’s identity. Because Shuster knows Vickery and his family, he disqualified himself from the case. Sentencing was set for Feb. 16 before Judge Hudson E. Deming. Bond was cancelled, and Vickery was remanded to the custody of the sheriff. Trial was set last Wednesday for the manslaughter case of Robert Oukrust, the driver in a fiery Nashville accident that claimed two lives in November and December. A March 21 trial date was set for Oukrust, who was charged with two counts of homicide manslaughter with a motor vehicle. Oukrust, of 483 E. Main St., Vermontville, pleaded not guilty on Jan. 2 to the two counts in circuit court. Each carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. Passenger Gregg Bumford, of Vermontville, died Nov. 28 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Shelia Allen, of Nashville, died two weeks later at Bronson. James L. Franks, of 416 E. South St., Hastings, pleaded guilty on Friday to a charge of attempted receiving and concealing stolen property. The charge is punishable by up to 2 1/2 years and/or a SI,250 fine. Sentencing was set for Feb. 16 before Judge Deming. Franks, 28, pleaded guilty to the charge as Attorney General nixes plan to divide circuit court election dist Top Middle School spellers told Relying on their mental dictionaries, six students at Hastings Middle School outspelled their classmates and took the top spots in school's spelling bee competition last week. Winners shown here, (from right) are Robert San Inoncencio, first place, sixth grade; Tonya Carlson, first place, seventh grade; Beth Schleh, first place, eighth grade; Joe Zbiciak, runner-up, eighth grade; Kitt Carpenter, runner-up, seventh grade; Jennifer Larabee, runner-up sixth grade. The students will now advance to the regional competition sponsored by the Barry Intermediate School District at the Barry County Court House March 2. part of a plea-bargain arrangement. In exchange for the guilty plea to that offense, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge of larceny over S100 and a charge of receiving and concealing stolen property. Each is punishable by five years in prison and up to S2.500 in fines. Franks also agreed to testify against his two co-defendants in the case. Police charge the three stole a Mercury motor boat engine from a home in Castleton Township in September. In court on Friday, Franks said one friend brought the engine in a wheelbarrow to a another friend's mobile home, and Franks helped the two lift it into a car. Franks said he realized it was stolen when the two began talking about how they could sell it Franks, who was sentenced earlier this month to a 12-month jail term for probation violation, also stood mute on Friday to a habitual charge that he has three prior felony convictions. If found guilty of that charge, he could receive up to life in prison. Todd M. Cornwall, of 67 Willow St., Battle Creek, signed a promissory note in circuit court last Wednesday. In October Cornwall, 24, stood mute to charges that he violated his probation on a malicious destruction of property conviction by failing to pay S3,754.50 still owed in restitution. The violation was dismissed last week after Cornwall signed the note, thus agreeing to pay S50 a month until the full amount is paid. Trial was set for April 18 in the case of a Nashville man accused of selling cocaine to an undercover state trooper. Joseph H. Gorodenski, of 138 Hager Rd., stood mute on Jan. 20 to two charges of selling cocaine. Each is a 20-year felony offense. He also stood mute to a supplemental charge that he has two previous felony convictions on his record. State police used two area residents as undercover agents to help set up the alleged cocaine purchase. Michigan Attorney General Frank Kelly has ruled that (he constitution prohibits the state legislature from dividing a circuit court into two election districts as recently proposed by commissioners in Burry and Eaton counties who want to add a third judge to the Fifth Circuit. Commissioners and other officials want a third judge to alleviate the crowded court docket and had proposed that Barry elect one judge and Eaton could elect two judges. Cur­ rently Barry and Eaton share the services of two judges. Hudson E. Deming and Richard H. Shuster, who are elected by voters in both counties. Eugene Karsicky. chairman of the Opinion Review Board in the Attorney General's Of­ fice. said in the opinion issued last Friday, "The Legislature is free to make a new cir­ cuit” and leave one judge in one circuit and have the other judge serve the new circuit. But. the Legislature can not permit one judge to be elected from one county in a circuit that covers two counties. Ted McKelvey, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, said he plans to discuss the matter Monday with the board's finance committee, and that he didn't know if.the committee would have a recom­ mendation on Tuesday when the full board meets. Meanwhile. Rep. Robert Bender. RMiddlcville, said he and Rep. Frank Fit­ zgerald. R-Grand Ledge, who requested the attorney general's opinion, introduced a bill Tuesday to add a third judge to the existing cirucit. “The next thing we need to know is whether we should, at the same time, ask to make separate circuits," Bender said. He and Fitzgerald plan to meet with the chairmen of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees to try to get an indication of the best action to take. "Should we go with one (plan) or the other or the whole ball of wax." Bender said. ■‘Eventually, our goal and hope is to split the two counties into two circuits with Barry electing one judge and Eaton two." County Coordinator Judy Peterson said both boards may have to pass new resolutions calling for a third judge, because the former resolutions are probably not valid in light of the attorney general's opinion because they were contingent upon dividing the counties in­ to two election districts. GOP convention rep. continued from page 1 Despite the ongoing feud between Bush and Robertson supporters in the state Republican Party, Geiger and Miller agreed that party harmony would soon be restored in the county GOP organization. "The healing process has begun," Geiger said this week. "I'm confident the hard feelings will soften." Geiger said he has been in contact with Miller, and he expects the party organization will pull together again before the national convention is held in August. But after the manner in which Bush supporters took control of the state convention, Miller said she doubted she could support a Bush candidacy. "I think it was disgusting and very unfair," she said. "We live in a democracy and they ran it like a dictatorship. Despite an affiliation with the Republican Party, Miller said she would not support Bush if he is chosen the party's presidential candidate. "I, with a clear conscious, could not vote for Bush," she said. "My personal feeling is I'm a Christian first, an American second and a Republican third. PUBLIC OPINION Should professional athletes be considered as entertainers? Man charged in criminal segual conduct case pleads to lesser charge A Plainwell man arrested in November and charged with two counts of first-degree sexual conduct with a mentally incapable woman pleaded guilty to an added charge of attempted third-degree criminal sexual conduct John T. Marshall, of 6133 Rook Rd., had originally pleaded not guilty to the two charges at his arraignment in December. On Jan. 22, Barry County Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming denied a motion to quash evidence in the case, and Marshall accepted a plea bargain with the prosecutor's office. Under terms of the bargain, the prosecutor's office dropped the two first degree charges, which both carried maximum sentences of life in prison. Sentencing was set for Feb. 16, and bond was continued. Other Court Business: A man who pleaded guilty to breaking into a firm where he was formerly employed and stealing a water softener was sentenced to 16 to 24 months in prison. Michael J. Barnes, of 13189 Round Lake Rd., Sunfield, pleaded guilty last month to the charge of attempted larceny in a building as part of a plea bargain arrangement. In exchange for the guilty plea, the prosecutor ’s office agreed to drop a charge of larceny in a building, a four-year felony offense, and an habitual criminal charge. The prosecutor's office also recommended Barnes receive no more than one year in county jail with credit for time served. In court on Jan. 20, Barnes' attorney, David Tripp, asked that Deming follow the stale sentencing guidelines, which called for a three- to nine-month sentence. But Deming said he would exceed the guidelines, saying that Barnes' past record which included charges of theft, larceny, forgery and assaulting a police officer demanded a more severe sentence. "The sentencing guidelines fail to adequately meet the previous offenses,” Deming said. Tripp asked for an adjournment to confer with his client about withdrawing his plea, but after court reconvened, Barnes declined to alter his earlier guilty plea. He was remanded to the custody of the sheriffs department. A Battle Creek man who celebrated Halloween by allegedly breaking into a home and stealing a stereo pleaded guilty on Jan. 20 to attempted breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny. Brian C. Leask, of 72 Byron St., pleaded guilty to the five-year felony offense as part of a plea-bargain arrangment with the county prosecutor's office. In exchange for the guilty plea to the lesser charge, the prosecutor's office agreed to dismiss a more serious charge of breaking and entering, a 15-year felony offense. Leask, 20, told the court he and a friend entered a heme in the 2100 block of Hickory Road in Johnstown Township by breaking down a door. Once inside, the pair searched the home and were attempting to take the stereo when the owner returned, Leask said. LETTERS from our readers.... The two fled the building, and were arrested that night by police. Sentencing was set for Feb. 10 before Judge Richard M. Shuster. Bond was continued. A man accused of drunk driving, third offense, entered a written plea of not guilty in court on Jan. 20. Charles F. Hoffman, of 5967 E. Center Rd., Hastings, also pleaded not guilty to driving with an improper registration plate and a revoked license. Trial was set last week for March 21 in circuit court. Hoffman, 22, was arrested Nov. 8 after he was stopped by Hastings Police at the comer of Broadway and Woodlawn. Story Continued on Page 9 Jordan fund-raiser tops $4,000 The Hastings High School Council would like to thank you for your part in the Steve Jordan Benefit. On January 19 we were able to present the Jordan family with a check for $3327.45 and the money continues to come in. As of January 25 we have exceeded the $4,000 mark. , Sincerely. Heather Prucha, President Student Council LaVcmc BeBeau Assistant Principal FlexFab negotiators back UAW Local 138 Local 397. American Federation of Grain Millers Union, has been in negotiations with FlexFab. Inc., since April 24. 1987 to reach an agreement for a contract. We still do not have a contract with FlexFab. The people have been working for almost a year without an agreement. There is a federal mediator working in the negotiations now and we are hopeful that we will get a contract. At this time we feel with Hastings Manufac­ turing back at the bargaining table, and the re­ cent loss of jobs at Hastings Building Pro­ ducts. it is time for the community to realize the economic impact of these pending negotia­ tions in both plants will have an important im­ pact on our area. We ail need the prayers and support of our community to get these issues settled in a fair manner and have a community we can be pro­ ud to live in. Remember, every dollar that is paid to workers in the community generates three dollars of economic activity for the businesses in town. In Solidarity. Ijiul Gonzales, president Janet Aspinall. vice president and the members of Local 397 Negotiating Committee Dave Wilcox Andy Leonard Bill Rodgers Vem Bowman Bill Karpinski Bernie Oom Restating the Question: Public Opinion: Considering last week’s defection of Tiger outfielder Kirk Gibson to Los Angeles, many people are redefining their opinions on professional athletes. Our question this week Ls should professional athletes be more loyal to existing teams, fans, and communities or should they be considered entertainers and thus able to sell themselves for the highest possible price? Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Thursday through Saturday LOWER PENINSULA Partly cloudy Thursday and Friday with scattered snow flurries. Partly cloudy north half and a chance of snow south half Saturday. Lows 5 to 15 Thursday, and 5 below to 8 above Friday and Saturday. Highs in the teens to lower 20s. UPPER PENINSULA Partly cloudy and very cold with a chance of snow showers. Lows zero to 10 below Thursday and 10 to 20 below Friday and Saturday. Highs zero to 10 above each day. Hastings Public Comment. Dave Wilcox, Hastings: “I don’t think they have to show loyalty. I think it's a career, like any other career. You choose where you want to work and when you have the capabili­ ty to control your salary, you should go ahead and do it.” Andy Leonard, Hastings: “He (Gibson) should have stayed with the Tigers. He should have more loyalty to the fans. They make enough money as it is.” Banner Send form PS. 3579 to P.O Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michiaan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 5 - Thursday Februar-4,1988 Subscription Rates; SI 3.00 per year in Barry County. S 15.00 per year in adjoining counties; and S 16.50 per year elsewhere. Bill Rodgers, Hastings: "I think profes­ sional athletes should enjoy the sport for sport itself, that's part of it. I think some of them think too much about money and that hurts them." Vcrn Bowman, Hastings: "They should be able to get all they can.. .They should make money, but the average fan has to support them and the price tag is a little too ,'ir out of line." Bill Karpinski, Hastings: “I can sec both sides. An athlete's career is not that long. If they play five or six years they're considered lucky. Maybe that's one reason why it's better to control your own destiny. Personally, though, I fed loyalty should be considered. If an athlete is loyal to an organization or com­ munity. that can help him in the long run." Bernie Oom. Hastings: "It has to be a lit­ tle of both. You have to understand the fans and other players to the extent of a few dollars. But if you're offered a contract like he (Gibson) was. the loyalty will wear off and new ones will develop. He was fortunate." Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Pac^e 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 4, 1988 Vila M. Clouthier Leon J. McMillen LtarieS Harlon C. Hollister Howard E. Orsborn NASHVILLE - Harlon C. Hollister, 75, of Rt. 3, Maple Grove Rd., Nashville, died Friday, January 29, 1988 al his residence. Mr. Hollister was bom on March 3, 1912 at Maple Grove Twp., Barry County, the son of Frank and Leona (Ayres) Hollister. He was raised in the Maple Grove Twp., and attended The Quail Trap School. He was married to Viola Bailey on March 18,1955, at Angola, Indiana. He was a life lor g farmer in the Maple Grove Township. Mr. Hollister is survived by his wife, Viola; a step-son, Lyle Gidner of Franklin, Ind.; two brothers, Loran Hollister of Dundee, MI and Oral Hollister of Marshall; a sister, Alma Davi­ son of Avon Park, Fla.; an aunt Eva Hollister of Hastings; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Febru­ ary 1, 1988 at Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville, with the Rev. Marvin Potter and Rev. Billie Dishman officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or Castleton­ Maple Grove Ambulance Service. HASTINGS - Howard E. Orsborn, 89, of 3900 Tillotson Lake Rd., Hastings, died Sunday, January 3, 1988 at Sunset Acres. Mr. Orsborn was bom on March 30,1898 in Castleton Twp., MI, the son of Asher H. and Sarah A. (Hilton) Orsborn. He was married to Leta Reynolds in 1917. She preceded him in death in 1979. He was employed by the International Car Seal and Lock Company and he retired from the Viking Corporation. Mr. Orsborn is survived by one son Albert Orsborn of Hastings; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sisters. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 6 at 1:30 at Girrbach Funeral Home, with the Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 12:00 Satur­ day, February 6. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Maurice F. Cogswell _ HASTINGS - Maurice F. Cogswell, 68, of C-42 Sundago Park, Hastings, died Friday, January 29, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Cogswell was bom on March 30,1919 at Hastings Twp., Barry County, the son of Frank and Elsie (Mead) Cogswell. He was raised in Hastings Township and attended Hastings area schools, graduating from Hastings High School in 1937. He was a life long resident of the Hastings and Nashville areas. " Mr. Cogswell was married to Catherine (Palmer) Kaufman on September 18,1981. He was a WWII veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He was employed at EW. Bliss Company for 27 years and Delton Engineering for 12 years. He was a member of the Nashville Vf.W., Nashville F & AM and the Phantom CB Club. Mr. Cogswell is survived by his wife. Catherine; two sons, David Cogswell of Wyoming, MI, and Michael Cogswell of Greensboro, N.C.; three step-daughters, Mrs. William (Mary) Hubbell of Hastings, Miss Peggy Sue Kaufman of Hastings, and Cathy Quada of Hastings; two step-sons, Allen Kauf­ man of California, and Martin Kaufman of Hastings; one brother, Wayne Cogswell of Nashville; a sister, Mrs. Jack (Berneta) McDck nald of Potterville; six grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Steven Cogswell and two sisters, Annabelle Showalter and Marjorie Fisher. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 31, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hast­ ings, with the Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial was at Hastings Twp. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. HASTINGS • Leon J. McMillen, 88, former­ ly of Hastings, died Tuesday, January 26,1988 at Escondido, California. Mr. McMillen was bom on October, 19, 1899, in Richmond, MI., the son of Lee and Pearl (Dunning) McMillen. He moved to Hast­ ings in 1938. . He was married to Clo Townsend in July, 1924. She preceded him in death in 1971. He then moved to Escondido. He was employed at E.W. Bliss, Oldsmobile in Lansing and retired from the Hastings Manu­ facturing. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. Mr. McMillen is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Ruby) Reed of Escondido, HASTINGS - Vila M. Clouthier, 77, of 2984 Schultz Rd., Hastings, died Saturday, January 30, 1988 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Clouthier was born on February 14, 1910, at Mancelona, Ml, the daughter of Alva and Harrietta (Leanore) Forbes. She attended Muskegon schools. She was married to Clifford Clouthier on November 10, 1955. He preceded her in death on November 5, 1976. Mrs. Clouthier was a short order cook in various restaurants in Muskegon. She moved to Hastings in 1985. Mrs. Clouthier is survived by two sons, Frances Talley of Fremont, MI and Patrick Dake of Hastings; one daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Roberta) McDonald of Sturgis; one brother, Harold Forbes of Muskegon; 11 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; one great, great grand­ child; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 4 at 3 p.m. at Cedar Creek Cemetery, with the Rev. Bernard Blair officiating. Arrangements are being, made by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Calif.; three grandchildren; nine great grand­ children; three great great grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Vonda Gary of Calif.; and, one niece Mrs. Fred Zeigler. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 2 at 1:00 p.m. al the Girrbach Funeral Home, with the Rev. Kenneth Gamer officiat­ ing. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Alta Louden ________ Robert in 1978 and a son Robert in 1941. Mrs. Louden is survived by one son, Lynden Louden of Rogers, Ark.; one daughter, Vonda Louden of Livington, Tex.; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will take place in late spring at Cedar Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to Rose Care Center, Dixieland Rd., Rogers Ark. 72756. DELTON - Alla Louden of Rogers, Ark. formerly of Delton, Mich., passed away Monday, February 1, 1988 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was bom on December 4, 1900, the daughter of Ida and Earnest Pifer. She married Robert Louden on October 17, 1917 and they lived many years in the Delton and Hastings areas. ' She was preceded in death by her husband. Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner of Broadway- and Center, in Hailing* Phonr 'MS-3014 The Rr* Wayne Smith. Reitur Sunday Schedule Adult Choir. 9 p.m. Church School and Adult Education. 9-30 a rn Holy Eucharist, 10.311 a m Weekday Eucharnls- Wcdnewlay 7 15 am Thur* day. 7pm Call Inr information about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group and other activities. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broad­ way Rrv David D Garrett Phone 94SZ229 Panonage. 945-3195 Church Where a Christian experience make* you a member. 9:30 a m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Felfowthip Worship, 7pm Wednesday Prayer. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Hastingt Michigan G Kent Keller Pastor Eileen Higbee Dir Christian Ed Sunday. Jan 10 9 30 and 11 00 Morning Worship Services Nursery provided Broadcast of 9 30 service over WBCH AM and FM 9 30 Church School i lasses tot all ages 1030 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room 11.30 Children'* Chnrcli 5 30 Confirma• lion Class in the Dining Room 6 30 Junior High Youth, 6 30 Senior High Youth Tuesday. Jan 12. 900 Presbytery Meeting in Senctury and Hall Wednesday Jan 13 12.30 Circle 3. at the home of Agnes Smith. 7;3O Chancel Choir practice. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. MB 5 Jellenon Father Leon Pohl. Pallor Salur day Man 4 30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8am and 11 am confessions Saturday 4 00-4 30 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945 >M14 Sunday. Feb 7 R 45 Church School, (all ages) 10 00 Worship Service. Bd id Education 2:00 Youth Group Echo Valley Thursday Feb 4 4 15 Children's Chr 7 30 Sr Choir Saturday Feb 6 9 30 Conf 7. 1.30 Lay Readers Tuesday. Feb 9 • 9.30 Wcrdwalchrrs Wednesday Feb 10 7 30 SCS Stell FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 20*1 W. Green Street Hastings Ml 49058 Phone (616) 9459574 David H Nelson. Jr. Pastor Phone 9459574 Sunday Feb 7 900 a.m. Children s Choir, 9:30 a m Church School 10 30 am Coffee Fellowship. 10:10 am Radio Broadcast WBCH 11am Worship Boy Scout Sunday Moving Right Along Mark I 29 39 Afternoon Genesis and Mi Hi at Echo Valley. 100 p m Sr. Hi Youth Fellowship Monday Feb 8 7:00 pm Scouts Tuesday. Feb 9 -12:00 noun Hi Nooners 7.00 p m. Finance Wednesday. Feb 10 1000 a m UMW Board 12:00 noon UMW Luncheon with reservalion 3 00 p.m Cub Den. 6:30 p m Webefos 7 00 p.m. Work Areas and Committees Thursday. Feb It 6:30 Webelos 6 30 ,i m Bell Choir. 7.30 p m Chancel Choir HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY t lll'RCII 107 I Murdk II K.i Mii.fi 1‘alni r.iil-M .Sunday Morning Mimlay s< h.a.1 lilial Morning Worship S-rms 11 tai ln-ning Service 7 to Prayer Mil ling Wishlmlay Night 7 HI HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Pnwell Rd Kevin Eady. 945-3289 Wor ship service 10 30 a.m . evening service 6 p.m . classes lor all ages Sunday School 9:30 T-eiday evening Bihlr study al 7.30. wit ■ SMM classes for all girls and GBB Club lev txiyi Our Motto 'The Bible, The whole Bible, and nothing but the Bible ' niURCH OF THE NAZARENF.. 1716 North Broadway. Rev James E Leiteman Pastor Sunday Services.9 45 a nr Sunday School Hour. 11.00 a m. Morning Worship Service. 6 00 pm. Evening Service. Wednesday 7:00 p m. Services lor Adults. Teens and Children COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev Mary Horn ofliciaung Country Chapel Church School 9 00 a m Worship 1015 am. Banfiekl Church: Worship Service 9.00. Church School Monday 4:15 to 5:30 pm LANDMARK BAPTIST CHAPEL 116 N Michigan. Hastings (COA Bldg I ocrtias (rum Hastings Savings h Loan. Maurice Hammond, pastor Sunday School 10 a m worship II a m Evening 6 p.m Wednrsday 7 p m pray meeting aid Bible study call 948 K8I7 for Incation JACOBS REXALL PHA^CY Complalu Prescription : BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Aienue. Hastings, Ml 49058 Norman Herron. Minls'er. telepfame (6lb| 945 2938 office; 948 4201 home Schedule of sernces. Sunday. Wor­ ship to a m . Bible School II a m._ Even­ ing service 6pm Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd 8 mi S Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday School al 10 am Wor ship 11 a.m . Evening Service 11 7 pm Wednesday Prayer BlUe 7 p.m. Nashville Area ST CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl Pastor A miwon of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Saturday Mass 6 30 p.m SundayMau 9:30 a.m The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: n. s HASTINGS SAVINGS a LFat ASSOCIATION State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 sj Hanover Hastings Leonard Davis, Pastor Ph 948 2256 m 9459429 Sunday Sunday School 9 45 a m . Worship II a.m.. Youth 5 pm. Evening Worship 6 p tn.. Fellowship and Coffee 7.15 p.m Nursery lot all services Wednesday: CYC 6:45 p.m.. prayer and Bible study 7 p.m. 1 DOSTER PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. 12145 Duster Rd Rev Donald Jansen Pastor. Phone 664-4811 Sunday morning worship 9 30 am Sunday Svbiml 1100 am Sunday evening Bible Study 6 30 p.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Mary Hom offtcating Banfirld Sunday School 900 Banlield Worship 9 30 Country Chapel Sunday School 9 30. Country Chapel Wor­ ship 10 30. Mary Ruth Loughrin Teacher returns to give workshop Mary Ruth Loughrin retired from teaching in the Hastings system in 1986, but that doesn't keep her out of the classroom. She continues to attend workshops and keep up with her own reading on the teaching of reading. Last Thursday she shared her newly ac­ quired knowledge when she returned to give a workshop on phonics to Hastings reading teachers. Direct phonics, she said, is a sound ap­ proach: each symbol has a sound and the sounds are blended together. Phonics has not always been taught in the classroom, but is now gaining in popularity and proving itself a viable part of teaching reading, she said. "I never go in and say that phonics is the only approach." she adds. Reading is something she said she has always enjoyed, and being retired, she said she now has the time to further her knowledge and share with those who teach full-time. Loughrin’s presentation was one of several organized by the reading staff at Hastings schools. The first program was held Jan. 14 and introduced new teachers to the Houghton Mifflin reading program. On Feb. II, Dr. Jim Bums of Western Michigan University will discuss language ac­ tivities and children's literature. Two weeks later. J. David Cooper from Ball State University will give a presentation at Nazareth College on improving comprehension. The final two programs will be conducted by two Hastings instructors. Charles Doc. reading specialist al Central Elementary, will discuss theory and methods involved in im­ proving reading comprehension, and Connie Scmcrad, middle school reading specialist, will offer suggestions on assessing students' prior knowledge. The in-service sessions are held after school every two weeks. Hastings and Laka Odasso COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance for your Life. Home. Business and Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES ' * Computers * • For Home and Business Hostings — Nashvi.'la FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings J ? NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS 1952 N Broadway ■ Hastings £ ; I BOSLEY PHARMACY Ii UwntMrF.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER "'Prescriptions'' -110 5. Jefferson • 945 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. | ’ ’ * ’ ‘ * MS/DOS Compatible Turbo Motherboard 512k Memory AT Style Keyboard Amber Monographics Monitor Parallel Port ARRIS MATRIX J| 501 W. State St. Hastings. MI 49058 616-948-9637 | ’DOS 3.1 • Software Included $ S Introductory Special HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, IHC. | Stop in for a FREE copy of. “THE HUMAN INTERFACE" L (A hard disk oraar.izer) File No. 88-19868-SE Estate of RICHARD H. RIGGS. Deceased. Social Security Number 368-09-6588. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estalo may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On February 19. 1988 at 10:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Gary R. Holman Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Marian A. Riggs requesting that Marian A. Riggs be appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Richard H. Riggs, deceased, who lived at 656 N. Charlton Park Road. Hostings. Michigan and who died January 12. 1988; and requesting also that the will of the Deceased doted February 13. 1979. be admitted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims ogoinst the Deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the Personal Represen­ tative ond to the Court on or before April 20, 1988. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. January 28. 1988 Richord J. Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 MARIAN A. RIGGS Personal Representative Address of Personal Representative 656 N. Charlton Pork Rood Hastings. Mi. 49058 (2/4) FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by BLAINE J KUBIAK and DEBORAH L. KUBIAK his wife, of the Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagors to Heartwell Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan corporation, Mortgagee doled the 16th day of October, A.D.. 1985 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on the 21st day of October. A.D. 1985. in Liber 428 of Barry County Records, on page 38. which »aid mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit the 12lh day of November. A.D. 1985. assigned to Westwood Mortgage Corporation ond recorded on November 13. 1985, in the office of Register of Deeds in Liber 429 for said County of Barry County Records, on page 74. on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due. ot the dale ol this notice, lor principal and interest the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Four and no 100 Dollars (47.994.00). An no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, ond pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of March. A.D. 1988. at 11:00 o'clock a.m. said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by a sole at public auc­ tion. to the highest bidder, al the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan, ol the premises described in said mor­ tgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to poy the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mor­ tgage. with the interest thereon a! twelve percent (12.0%) per annum ond all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, neces-ory to protect its interest in the premises. Which said promises are described os follows: All of that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Hastings, in the County of Barry ond Stale of Michigan and described as follows, to-wit: Lot 16 of the Plat of TODD'S ACRES, being a part of the NW '4 of Section 15. T3N. R8W. Hostings Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be six months from the dote ol such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a, in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale. DATED: February 4, 1988 JACK F. GARDNER Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY-SUITE 205 24800 NORTHWESTERN HWY. SOUTHFIELD. MICHIGAN 48075 (313) 352-7020 WESTWOOD MORTGAGE CORPORATION Assignee of Mortgagee (3/3) MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms end condi­ tions of o certain mortgage made by Timothy Chaney, a single man, to Groat Lakes Federal Sav­ ings and Loan Association, now known as Great Lakes Bancorp, a Federal Savings Bonk, a bonk organized under the Homo Owners' Loon Act of 1933, of the United States ol America, as amend­ ed. Mortgagee dated the 22nd day of Moy. 1984. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and Stole of Michigan, on the 23rd day ol May. 1984. in Liber 259 of Barry County Records, at Page 213, on which mortgage thero is claimed to be due. at -the date of this notice, for principal and interost, th* sum of Twen­ ty Thousand One Hundred Fifty Four and 55/100 (S20.154.55) Dollars, Plus an Escrow Deficit of Eight Hundred Seven and 43/100 ($807.43) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings al law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof: Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage ond pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of February. 1988 at two o'clock in the afternoon. Local Timo, said mortgage will be lorecloosod by o sole at public auction, to the highest bidder, ot the East entrance to the Barry County Courthouse in the City ol Hostings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of lhe premises described in soid mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon al eleven and 000/1000 (11.000%) per cent per annum and oil legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by low. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to pro­ tect its interest in the promises. Soid premises are situated in lhe Township of Hope. County of Barry, Slate of Michigan and described as: Lot 34 of lhe original plat of lhe Village of Cloverdale, according to tho recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Libor 1 ol Plats on Page 31. Hope Township, Barry County. Michigan. Sidwell No.(s): 007-000-090-023-00. Subject to easements and restrictions ol record. During the six (6) months immediately following tho sale, the property may be redeemed. Doted at Ann Arbor. Michigan, January 7. 1988. GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK. Mortgagee First Publication: January 21. 1988 Eileen M. Melman (P36994) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor. Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 (2/11) IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Women or Men 100 openings for all types of factory work in S E Grand Rapids for Assemblers. Machine Operators. Molding or Presses. General Labor. Clerical (all types) Call Now 459-1111 A^k for Sharon, Debbie. Shawn Temd Force QEA)0 Hostings Michigan 770Cook Rd- — Hastings. Michigan conditions ol a mortgage made by ROBERT D PAIGE, a single mon (original owner), Gary S. Ken­ ney. a single man (present owner) to Security Na­ tional Bonk of Baltic Creek, a coiporation organiz­ ed and existing under the laws of the United States of America n k a Commerica Bank-Battle Creek Mortgagee, dated November 10. 1978. and record­ ed on November 14. 1978 in Liber 239. on page 214. Barry County Records Michigan and on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Two and 16 100 (S17.532.16) Dollars, in­ cluding interest al 10'4 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, al 11 o'clock a.m. on March 3. 1988. Said promises ore situated in Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as; Commencing ot the Northeast corner of the Southwest '4 of Section 20. Assyria Township, Thence South 20 rods; thence West 16 rods, thence North 20 rods: thence East 16 rods to the place of beginning. TIN, R7W. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241 (a), in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 12. 1988 BARROWS & ALT, P.C. BY: GERALD B. ALT Attorneys 650 E. Big Beaver. Ste. E. Troy. Ml 48063 (313) 689-3940 Comerica Bank • Bailie Creek Mortgagee (2/18) File No. 88-19861 -IE Estate of Bobby Lee Lang. Deceased. Social Security Number 362-34-7467. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 14300 Bedford Road. Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 died December 8, 1987. Creditors of the deceased are notified thal all claims against the estate will bo barred unless presented within four months of the dole of publication ol this notice, or four months after the claim becomes due, whichever is later. Claims must be presented to the independent personal representative: Ricky Ray Long. 129 Viking Court. Battle Creek, Michigan 49017. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled Io it. VANDERVOORT. COOKE. MCFEE. CHRIST. CARPENTER 8 FISHER. P.C. By: Kathleen Fulton Cook (P31842) 312 Old Kent Bank Bldg. 20 South McCamly Street Bottle Creek. Ml 49017 (616)965-1291 . (2/4) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 B. Woodlawn. Hailing*. Michigan 9484KKM Kenneth W Gamer. Pallor. Jamea R. Bar­ rett. Ami to the pastor in youth Sunday Services Sunday School 9 45 a.m. Morn ing Worship 11:00am Evening Worship 6 p.m Wednesday. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru ». 7:00 pm. Senior High Youth (Houseman Halil. Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7A* p.m Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choirl. Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morning ser­ vice broadcast WBCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 South al M 79 Rolwii Maya, paslnr. phum- 945-4995 Robert Fuller, choir ■lircitw. Sunday uhinlulr: 930 am. Fclkiwshrp and .Colle*.- 945 a.m Sunday Scixnil; 11310 a m Morning Worship; 6 00 p m Evening Worship. 7 U0 p.m Youth Meeting Nursery fur all services. lran*|«wtalMm provid.-d So and from morn­ ing u-ivKrs Prayer meeting. 700 pm. Wednesday SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Countie*) MORTGAGE SALE- Defoult has boon made in rhe State of MIcMfen Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE INDEPENDENT PROBATE ATTEND SERVICES HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Weil State Road Paitor J.A Campbell Phone 945 22«5 Sunday School 9 45 a m.. Worship 11 a.m . Evening Service 7 p.m . Wednesday PraiK Gathering 7pm Legal Notices + tax Assoc with " Stagg and Crociani Personnel. Inc $ 122 Lyon Street. N.W., Downtown Grand Rapids E O E M/F No Fee �nV The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 4. 1988 — Page 5 Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Wight-Curtis announce engagement Dingman-Eaton announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Curtis and Mr. and Mrs. Burrell Wight arc proud to announce the engagement of their children. Craig Dean Curtis and Sharon Kaye Wight will be mar­ ried al Ainger Bible Church in Olivet on May 14. Craig works at the Curtis Machine and Tool, Inc., in Nashville. Sharon will graduate from Central Michigan University in December. Mr. and Mrs. Neal Dingman of Hastings arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Gail, to Dennis Eaton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Eaton of Hastings. Gail is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School. She is employed at Dayton-Hudson, and is at­ tending Kellogg Community College. Dennis is a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School. He is employed at Mid-Amcrica and attending National Institute of Technology. An Aug. 6 wedding is being planned. MacDonald-Hartman announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. L. MacDonald of Vermont­ ville are pleased in announcing the engage­ ment of their daughter Kelly Nona to Scott L. Hartman son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hart­ man of Lansing. Kelly is a 1981 graduate of Maple Valley Jr. Sr. High School and also a 1986 graduate of Lansing Community College. Scott is a 1982 graduate of Sexton High School. Both Kelly and Scott arc currently employed with the Accident Fund of Michigan in Lansing. A May 14 wedding is being planned. Carpenter-Brandon announce engagement William and Sharon Allen and Lawrence and Liz Carpenter wish to announce the engagement of their daughter. Angel Carpenter, to Brian Brandon, son of Robert and Carol Brandon. Angel will be graduating from Maple Valley in June, and is currently employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Brian is a 1985 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is currently employed at Hoover Group in Charlotte. A June 18 wedding is being planned. Houghtalings celebrate 40th wedding anniversary Salisz-Lower united in marriage Aug. 15 Eldon and Lou Houghtaling celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on a cruise in the Bahamas on the ship the S.S. Norway. The Houghtaling reside in the Delton area. Lucy A. Salisz and John A. Lower of Battle Creek were united in a double-ring ceremony Saturday, Aug. 15, at St. Philip Catholic Church in Battle Creek. Lucy, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed­ ward Salisz of Wixom, and teaches music for the Battle Creek schools. John is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lower of Battle Creek and also teaches music in the same school district. The ceremony was officiated by Fr. Ken­ neth Schmidt of St. Philip and Rev. David Graham of the First Congregational Church. Attending the bride were her sisters. Barb Salisz as maid of honor. Debbie McCormick, and Leslie Lower sister-in-law of the groom. Attending the groom were David Adams, best man and Tom and David Lower brothers of the groom. Seating the guests were John and David Salisz, brothers of the bride. A dinner reception was hdd at the Water­ front Seafood Company on Goguac Lake. The newlyweds then travelled to Banff in Alberta, Canada, for a week in the Canadian Rockies. They now reside at Wall Lake in Delton. Scheidts celebrate 40th wedding anniversary AroneySmith announce engagement The children of Wendell and Loraine Scheldt arc pleased to announce their parents’ 40th anniversary. Wendell and Loraine were married Jan. 20, 1948, and are life-long resi­ dent of Lake Odessa. They have four children and four grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Aroney of Bridgeman, arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Kimberly Aroney, to Craig D. Smith, son of Douglas and Sue Smith of Hastings. Kim is currently attending Western Michigan University. Craig received an associate of science degree from Grand Rapids Junior College and is currently employed with the Kalamazoo Credit Bureau. A February wedding is being planned. Card shower setfor Ruth Varney’s 80th Default having been made in lhe conditions of a certain mortgage made the 30th day of October. 1984, executed by NANCY M. HOBERT a single woman, as mortgagor, to tho HASTINGS SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, o Michigan corporotion, doing business at Hastings. Michigan, as mor­ tgagee. and recorded in the Office of tho Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on October 31. 1984, in Libor 261 on Pogo 873. on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to bo due ond unpaid at tho dote of this notice Twenty-two Thousand Ono ond 43/100 ($22,001.43) Dollars for principal and in­ terest. no suit or proceeding at low or in equity having beon instituted Io recover tho dobt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sole in said mortgage contained hav­ ing become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday. February 25. 1988. al 2:00 o'clock in tho afternoon, ot the East front door of tho Court House in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding tho Circuit Court for the County of Barry, thoro will be offered for sale ond sold to tho highest bidder, a’ public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mor­ tgage. together with interest theroon at sixteen (16%) percent per annum, together with tho legal costs and charges of sale, including the attorney fees as provided by law in said mortgage, tho lands ond premises in said mortgage mentioned and described as follows, to-wit: Lot 6 and 7 of Block 4 of Chamberlain's Addition to tho City of Hastings, according to lhe recorded plot thereof, os recorded in liber 1 of Plots on Page 7. Barry County, Michigan. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Dated: January 21. 1988 James H. Fisher (P26437) of Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher Attorneys for Hastings Savings & Loon Association 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (2/18) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE INDEPENDENT PROBATE File No. 88-19859-IE Estate of EVERETTA M. GERMAN. Social Security Number 480-03-6982. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 227 W. Muriel, Hostings, Mich. 49058 died December 26, 1987. An Instrument dated April 23, 1984, has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notifed that all claims ogalnst the estate will be barred unless presented within four months of the date of publication of this notice, or four months after the claim becomes due, whichever is later. Claims must be presented to the independent personal representative: Lorraine Buehler. 1745 Boulder Rd.. Hastings. Mich. 49058. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. State of Wisconsin Circuit Court Columbia County SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION Cose No 87 CV 809 MARKESAN STATE BANK Markesan. Wl 53946 Plaintiff. vs. LLOYD R KOHN and NANCY KOHN Route 1 Dolton. Wl 53926 et al Defendants. THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO SAID DEFENDANT: MEADOW BROOK DAIRIES. INC. William H. Bartlett 3363 68th Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon SLATE LAV/ OFFICES, plaintiff's at­ torney. whose address is 33 N. Bridge Street Markesan. Wisconsin, an ANSWER or pleading to the COMPLAINT which is on file in the Office of the Clerk of Courts within forty (40) days after the first publication of this Summons, exclusive of the day it is published. If you fail to ANSWER or defend the above entitled oction in tho Court aforesaid. JUDGEMENT will bo rendered according to the de­ mand of the COMPLAINT. DATED: this 21st doy of January 1988. SLATE LAW OFFICES William R. Slate 33 No. Bridge Street Markesan, Wl 53946 (414) 398-2371 State of Wisconsin Circuit Court Columbia County ORDER FOR PUBLICATION Cose No. 87 CV 809 MARKESAN STATE BANK Markesan, Wl 53946 Plaintiff, vs. LLOYD R. KOHN and NANCY KOHN Route 1 Dolton. Wl 53926 ot al Defendants. IT APPEARING TO THIS COURT thot with reasonable diligence the defendant. MEADOW BROOK DAIRIES. INC. 3363 68lh Street, Suite D Caledonia. Ml 49316, cannot be served personally outside the Stale of Wisconsin; and the plaintiff wishing to proceed with his action: IT IS ORDERED thot the plaintiff moil a copy ol tho Summons and Complaint to the defendant's lost known post office address prior to the first publication, ond that the plaintiff proceed Io publish the Summons without the Complaint in lhe Hostings Banner, a newspaper published ir. the Slate of Michigan, ond in the County of Barry, once a week for three consecutive weeks. DATED: this 22nd day of January 1988. BY THE COURT: Lewis W. Charles CIRCUIT JUDGE (2/18) (2/4) The family of Ruth Varney of Nashville is holding a card shower to honor. RylhrV (Cogswell) Varney’s, 80th birthday on Feb,-/ * Cards can be sent to Ruth Varney at 606 S. Wellman Rd . Nashville. MI 49073. CRIME PREVENTION WEEK FEB. 7-13 WEDDING It SPECIAL 1988 TUXEDO RENTALS & GOOD SPIRITS 128 S. Jefferson Downtown Hastings St. Valentine’s SUNDAY BRUNCH Cupid says to bring your special Valen­ tine to the COUNTY SEAT Sunday, February 14. Enjoy the superb buffet with more than sou can eat. 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Join The Club. 1HECUIB Checking like it ought to be. West State at Broadway Member FDIC All Deposits Insured up to $100.000°° �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday February 4. 1988 Dear Angry: This is a sticky wicket because most women know when a husband has slip­ ped the collar. Pretending not to know ex­ cuses them from doing something about it. MYOB is still good advice, and I stand by it. Local Marriage Licenses Michael Cortright, 35 of Nashville and Claudette Gearin, 33 of Nashville. Steven Nesbitt. 23 of Middleville and Teresa Wccdall, 17 of Middleville. Wavne Haw nnl and I .eAnn Huffman. 18 of Delton. Roger Green. 25 of Delton and Michelle Millard. 21 ot Delton. David Richardson, 30 of Caledonia and Martha VanPopering. 27 of Middleville. Dear Ann Landers: I ma) have killed my wife. Even my sons tell me this and they are intelligent and educated young men. Our family doctor says it is impossible. “Ruth” died ol emphysema and she never smoked a cigarette in her life. 1 have been a heavy smoker since I was in mj teens. She begged me to quit, but I was never able to do it. We were married 45 years and had such wonderful plans for our golden years. Now she is gone. Please tell me if I am feeling guilty needlessly. Are there any statistics on the number of nonsmokers who get emphysema from a mate who smokes? Sign me - Guilty in New York. Dear N.Y.: 1 know of no statistics on deaths from emphysema as a result of secondhand smoke, but the American Cancer Society says it is entirely possible for a nonsmokcr to get lung cancer from the side-stream smoke created by an addicted mate. It’s too late to help Ruth, but what about you? Still smoking? Please write and tell me that you have stopped. WEST SPECIAL SPAGHETTI DINNER Saturday, Feb. 6th • 3 p.m.-7 p.m $35° All-Tou-Cah-Eat Includes Saiitd Bar All proceeds from dinner go to the ... AMERICAN SOCIETY The Office Restaurant & Lounge Dear Ann Landers: Our home has a master bedroom and bath and a comfortable guest room. We also have a sofa bed in the living room. A couple, along with the young lady’s mother, will be staying with us for a week in February. Is there a general rule about who sleeps where? Everyone 1 asked has given me different advice. Help. Ann. the snowbirds arc coming. -- Helen on the Beach in Ft. Lauderdale. Dear F.L.: Basic rule for accommodating guest: I would not put an unmarried couple in one room. (You don’t say whether this couple is married.) Older folks should always gel the bed. Younger folks can use lhe couch, lhe hideaway or sleeping bags. P.S. Don’t be surprised if unmarried lovers tend to walk in their sleep. This is a common occurrence. Did smoking husband kill mate? Your Donation is a vote for our place! forint/ Sleeping arrangements clarified Ann Landers 1624 S. Hanover, Hastings • 948-8655 MYOB not good says divorcee Dear Ann Landers: I am writing to vehemently disagree with some advice you have consistently given over the years regar­ ding whether or not to tell a friend when you know her husband is cheating. Your standard advice is “MYOB". 1 was married 23 years io an extremely charismatic man. The emotional abuse I suf­ fered is difficult to describe. Why did I stay with “Dick”? Because there were many good days and I chose to dwell on them rather than the bad days. Because of the children. Because I was afraid to be alone. Because I thought it was my fault. When a woman doesn’t want to do something, Ann. she can think of a lol of reasons. Four years ago I went into therapy and finally found the strength to divorce him. it was extremely difficult to do, but I knew 1 had to get out of that marriage and was proud of myself when 1 finally did it. I learned just this week that Dick had been seeing other women since 1968. (We were married in I960). My sister knew it from the beginning. She also knew the hell I was going through. Had she told me that he was having affairs. 1 would have divorced him and gotten on with my life. Now 1 feel betrayed, not only by Dick, but by my sister. I urge you to reconsider your ad­ vice. I am -- Angry in Walnut Creek. MIDICAR^SIIPPIIMINT Very Competitive Rates ' Covers Prescription Drugs & Excess Doctor Charges Medicare Won’t Pay. C. Wendell Strickland 964-2069 Golden Rule Insurance "A" Rated (Excellent) f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE You can get BIG SAVINGS now while we clear our showroom of discontinued models and styles in . furniture and carpeting. Just Arrived... ANTR0N PARTIAL DENTURE Woman frustrated by shopping Dear Ann Landers: I have jusi returned from another frustrating shopping experience. Note that I said shopping, not buying. I realize that as human problems go. this one is less than earth-shattering. However. I thought it would be more sensible to write to you than to dozens of clothing manufacturers and department store heads. How can we let the designers and manufac­ turers know that not all women want to lock like linebackers for the Miami Dolphins? I am 5-foot-2. 33 years old and don’t wish to dress like a teenager. And speaking of sizes, why is it that men’s clothing is available in inches while women arc subjected to a ridiculous sizing system. What in heaven’s name is a size 7 anyway? I swim in some size 7s and can’t get others over my hips. And when was the last time you heard. "May I help you?” The few salespeople that arc left are cither too busy or they don’t want to be bothered. I hope lots of papers will run your column right next to a department store ad so the top men in the business will see it. - P.O.M. in Pittsburgh. Dear Pitts: Here’s your letter, and you can be sure that a great many department store heads will see it whether or not their ads arc on the same page as this column. They are vitally interested in what their customers think. Thanks for airing your beefs. Can’t hurt. Might help. ’395 | ’225 ’295 •All teeth one materials used meet the high standards sei by the American Dental Ass'n. ■Our on premises lab provides individual S efficient service. DISCONTINUED STYLES MANY ITEMS DRASTICALLY REDUCED 40% to 50% FLEXSTEEL SOFAS ’499°° to s59900 FOR EXAMPLE: .. REGULAR’1060 NOW SOFA SLEEPER ZSch,nnersprinfl SEQQ00 WWW Now SCQQ00 WWW Reg. ’1160.00 3. 82 Mi» re?6ooarnows29900 CARPETING Now 513?? Now S1095 CbrShet OPEN 9 a.m. 'til 8 p.m. Monday & Friday; 9 a.m. ’til 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Miller’ THE HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN ACCOUNT O AMERICA. FURNITURE & CARPET STORE 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. 945-2091 MasterCard 1 " 3 MILLERS •L.D. Himebaugh ODS •D.D. White DDS *G. Mancewiri DDS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids Dewatows suit St Hxthn WS4 BtHkCnek BOAT RV& & MARINE CAMPER Feb. 4-7 Feb. 11-14 BATTLE CREEK KELLOGG ARENA Consolidated Report of Condition of Hastings City Bank of Hastings in the State of Michigan and its Domestic Subsidiaries, at the close of business on December 31, 1987 Published in accordance with a call made by the commissioner of the Financial Institutions Bureau pursuant to the provisions of Section 223 of the banking code of 1969, as amended. State Charter No. 11 — ASSETS — Cash and balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin Interest-bearing balances Securities Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell .• Loans and leases, net of unearned income LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses Loans and leases net unearned income, allowance, and reserve Premises and fixed assets Other real estate owned Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies Intangible assets Other assets Total assets Deposits: In domestic offices . .. Noninterest-bearing 3,812,000 12,250,000 28.535,000 14,350,000 37,345,000 300,000 37,045,000 1,556,000 42,000 170,000 227.000 1,145.000 99,132,000 - LIABILITIES — 90,430,000 Interest-bearing.... Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases Other liabilities Total liabilities 16,194,000 74,236,000 14,000 751,000 91,195,000 - EQUITY CAPITAL Common Stock Surplus Undivided profits and capital reserves Total equity capital Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock ond equity capital MEMORANDA M-1743 Planning a wedding? What's right? What's wrong ? “The Ann Landers Guide for Brides'' will relieve your anxiety. To receive a copy, send $2.50 plus a No. 10, self-addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE TWO GREAT SHOWS (616)455-0810 FACTORY CLOSEOUT 9 1 1I33 REG. 19.95 NOW A W «.... ANE UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE Infants need TLC from parent Dear Ann Landers: The NYC woman who objected to dumping a 6-week-old infant in a day-care center, when there was no financial need to do so. is right on target. The facts are in on deprivation neurosis, a condition of lifelong duration that begins with infants who arc deprived of bonding with a single significant mother figure. No way can day-care centers make it possible for babies to experience the essential trust so necessary to their emotional health. Lord knows how many millions of future adults will be incapable of a trusting relation­ ship or a solid commitment because they could not count on their mothers to care for them. Society is sure to reap this bitter harvest. A way must be found to make it possible for working mothers to take a leave of absence and make ends meet. - Mother of 11 in St. Louis. Dear Mother: Most women with young children work because of ecomomic necessi­ ty. According to Congresswoman Patricia Schroeder (D-Colo.), the Family and Medical Leave Act. pending before Congress, would help these mothers stay at home temporarily and keep their jobs. For birth, adoption or serious illness, a parent would be able to stay home on an unpaid but job-protected leave. Paid leaves are at the employer’s discretion. Job security, however, is guaranteed. Sounds great to me. examination. Extra Body Carpeting flexsteee Male intuition not always right Dear Ann Landers: There’s a big debate going on in the office. The queston: Can a man tell if a woman is a virgin? I say the man cannot tell, otherwise so many of them would not be asking the question. ’’Have you ever been with anyone else?” The woman who insists that a man can tell cites the fact that when the maidenhead is broken there is pain and sometimes bleeding. I told her it is not always the case. It didn't happen to me. Will you settle this one? -- San Antonio Agrumcnt. Dear S. An.: Sometimes there is discomfort and bleeding, but more often there is not. You win this one. 1,354,000 1,878,000 4.705.000 7,937,000 99.132,000 — Deposits of State Money — MICHIGAN - 8,000 I, James R. Veldman, Vice President and Cashier of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this report of condition has been prepared in con­ formance with the applicable instructions, and is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. James R. Veldman We, the undersigned directors, attest the correct­ ness of this report of condition and declare thot it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in con­ formance with the applicable instructions and is true and correct. Directors ... James E. Coleman Charles F. Johnston Marvin F. Smith �Ttrt>«W The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 4. 1988 — Page 7 From Time to Time... Southeastern Elementary Citizenship by—Esther Walton History of Barryville Chief Asquesah (Askasaw) grave marker in Barryville cemetery Barryville Church on M-79, built 1878. Photograph taken in 1900s. When the first settlers came to Barry Coun­ ty. small communities sprang up with general stores, blacksmith shops, mills, post offices and possibility a church. Many of these com­ munities now are almost forgotten. Barryville was an early community and the only re­ mainder of its former glory is lhe Barryville Church. The first settlers came to Barryville around 1840 and one of the descendants of this first family, Louise Hyde Lathrop, wrote about lhe early days and early pioneers. Here is her story, written in 1945 when she was 87 years old. “I have been asked to tell something about the early days of Barryville and the early pioneers. The first to come were Lorenzo Mudge Jr.. Kenyon Mead, and Anson Seeley, all coming from the state of New York by the way of Canada to Detroit, a small town then, to Battle Creek. Mr. Mudge came first to the neighborhood, leaving his family with friends in Battle Creek. He walked the 25 miles to his farm­ stead taken up from the government, and to mark his way. took his axe along and blazed a trail by taking a chip from now and then a tree. When he got to his farm, on Section 32 Castleton Township, he found that the Indians had been making sugar and had piled the sap troughs in a vacant wigwam. The Indians were away when he got there so he piled the sap troughs outside and went back to Battle Creek after his family and few belongings to furnish the house and moved in­ to the wigwam. A few days later, the Indians came back and they didn't like it. but Mr. Mudge explained to them that he was a friend to the Indians and only wanted to stay or live there but a few days until he could build a shanty and then he would move into it. He also told them they could use his grind­ stone to sharpen their hunting knives and other tools. Then the Indians began to feel a little more friendly about it and soon Mr. Mudge had his shanty built and moved into it and went to work making a farm. The 1880 history of Barry County says "Mr. Mudge erected a one-story log struc­ ture, to which he added another story when settlers arrived who were able to assist in rais­ ing. Mrs. Mudge, for eight months, did not behold the face of a white women, though she was visited by plenty of squaws." Mudge was a good farmer and in a few years was called rich. Anson Seeley's farm joined the Mudge farm on the west. Kenyon Mead's farm was just east of the Barryville Church. The cemetery and church yard were given from the Mead farm. Mead owned and operated a threshing machine for many years, threshing the grain for miles around. It was the horsepowered threshing machine where the driver would sit in the middle and touch up the horses with a whip to make them go a little faster to make the power to thresh the grain. A team of horses would be hitched to each four poles. The poles were called a "sweep". These settlers each had a large family, later on, came my great grandfather, Asa Ware, and my great grandfather. Eliphlit Hyde. They came from New York by way of Detroit. Asa Ware came with a big covered wagon and yoke of oxen. He said he brought an extra yoke to help him pull out of the Michigan mud. He had his wife and five children traveling with him. Ware came in lime to build the little red school house. The log school house built in 842 was located in the northwest quarter of Section 32. In 1860, a railroad was surveyed from the foot of Barryville Hill to Battle Creek, and some work had been started on it. M.J. Lathrop thought it was a good time to invest, sold his farm near Marshall and bought 80 acres on Highbanks Creek. He built a nice big house and a water-powered grist mill that ground flour and feed. A Mr. Corsett and Lucian Hyde were men­ tioned as two of the carpenters building the mill. One room of the Lathrop house was used for a store selling dry goods and groceries. It was also the post office. A shoe shop, a sash and blind factory, blacksmith shop and brickyard completed the little town. The mail carrier drove a span of horses on what they called a buckboard wagon. The mail was delivered once every two weeks." There have been several generations of Mead, Ware. Lathrop and Hyde families liv­ ing in or around Barryville. Another account of Barryville was written for the Hastings Herald-Journal in July 1913 by William DeVine. Part of his story is as follows: "In the summer of 1853, when I was 10 years old, 1 came to Barry County with my mother, who came to see about some land we had in Castleton Township, and to let a job of building a house. After stopping a day or two at Mr. Mudge's, we went to James B. Mason's on the banks of the Thornapple River. I remember seeing them making the dam for the Mason sawmill. 1 don't think there are a dozen persons in Barry County who know of a mill being built there, and not over two or three who could locate the site. It was built on the south bank of the Thomapple River on Section 28, about I '/i miles from Thomapple Lake, a few rods below what is now known as the Turner Bridge, (the site now in 1987 can be located as being on Thomapple Lake Rd. between Devine Rd., and south Woodland Rd.) The fans for the water wheel and all the woodwork for the mill were hewn out on the banks of the river. This mill never proved a financial success, as it took too much waler. After running a few years, it broke down on a large whitewood log they were sawing for our bam and was never repaired. When uey were making the dam. James Mason. Clark Palmer and John Delong killed LOCATION: to be held at 522 E. MUI Street, Hastings, Ml on... Saturday, Feb. 13 « io:so a.m. FIREARMS: 22 cal. mossberg with scope and case; 30-30 Marlin lever action with sling rifle; 30-30 Winchester lever action rifle; 22 cal. Remmington semi-auto, rifIo; Williams Mount & Weatherly scope 3x-9x40; 22 cal. Wards Westernfield single shot lever action; 12 ga. Ithaca single shot lev«»r action shot gun; 20 ga. Ithaca pump shot gun with case; 22 cal. Winchester b'_ . non clipfed rifle: 12 gal. JC Higgins bolt ac­ tion shot gun: 410 single shot shot g • . Springfield - 2; 20 ga. Winchester single shot; 20 ga. savage single shot; 12 go >haca single shot. BICYCLES: Boy's 10 speed Schwinn Varsity - brown 27 in.: boy's 3 speed Columbia - blue Sport III 26 in.; boy's Huffy 10 speed - brown & tan 26 in.; boy's Hiawatha single speed red & chrome - 20 in. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: Chorbroil grill: Sunbeam grill; 2 Firestone tires & rims L 78 15; green zip gym type bog with closes: brown case with 5 cassette topes; Buckeye steel fire extinguisher; moil box; toy pump shot gun - plastic; green steel 9 tine spear; pool que; pair of lady's blue tennis shoes • size 8; Empire 7x35 field glosses with cose: styrofoam bucket with fishing equipment; set of head phones; blue motor cycle helmet; fishing rod ond reel; Olympic fishing rod: crow bar; set of Jason 7x50 field glasses with case: 5 gal. plastic bucket; foldup low chair; tool pouch with misc. tools: clow hammer; small auto jock; blue tent; "Baby" stroller; set of Ski Craft wooden wate> skis: umbrella: Kidder ski jacket; Bear Cub recurve bow with one brood head arrow with case, pair of alum, crutches; Sanyo AM/FM portable radio; 1972 Suzuki 380 motor­ cycle; brown tent; canvas 14 ft. boot cover; Ingersol/Rand ’■» elc. impact wrench; PTO drive: block western holster ond belt; block small cal. holster; B8W Zenith TV; box containing plumbing supplies; tire & rim; boat cushions. TtKMS.CASH . »«> I. » Kwn uU * “ C™.-4. Barry county Sheriff s Department, owner 144 South Main Street. IfllMA BIVABPM Vermontville. Michigan | Hit I WlW 49094 | IWocnonccti, tcmoii^PJ Phone— 517-726-0181 or 726-0555 'uetioiurrss WM. >. STMTM STtvEtt l stahtoh chais stamtoh a sturgeon, with a cant hook and hand spike. Some years ago one of the mud spills was taken out of the river and used for and end post for a wire fence on the comer just east of the Mudge school house (middle of Section 32) it is hard and sound although it has been cut 60 years. My father Charles Devine, located a half section on sections 28 and 32 in 1836. My father died in Marshall when I was three years old. Most of the land in Castleton Township was not located until 1837 and some as late as 1857. As there were no roads in that part of Barry County, he traded the land on Section 32 to Seth Davis of Marshall. Davis moved on the land and built the first frame bam in Castleton Township. This bam (1913) is still standing on what has been known for a good many years as the Chris Krill farm, now own­ ed by Sylvester Oversmith. Davis was the first postmaster appointed in 1842. Cyrus Buxton built the first frame house on Section 32. John Delong built the largest log bam in Barry County on Section 28. Il was 100 foot long with a 12-foot stable on one end, making it 112 feet long. The first three years he was on his farm he did not have a wagon. He had what he called a "Canada jumper” a .sleigh made of poles. The last year he used it he had 40 acres of heavy grain and hay and drew it all on this sleigh. He frequently went to Hastings with it to the mill and to do his trading in the summer time. My mother and I moved to Castleton on the first day of December 1853. After leaving the Assyria Maple Grove line, it was mostly through the woods. The first few years we liv­ ed in Barry County, we saw a good many In­ dians. but were never afraid of them, many times we would not know they were around until the door opened and we heard them say "Bogshow" (how do you do?). We never locked the house night or day. When we were away we would set up a stick against the door. No Indian would open the door. The Indians I remember best were Sundago and Askasaw. (Indian names were spell­ ed phonetically and when written everyone had their own versions. There are four or five different spellings of Askasaw, Asqusaw. Asque-sa and Asqesah, for examples.) Sundago was a friend of Mr. Mudge. 1 remember him talking on meeting at a quarterly meeting held in Mr. Mudge’s new bam. While Askasaw was a friend of Anson Ware, they frequently went hunting and fishing together. Nearly the last time 1 saw Askasaw, he brought us a nice pickerel, all dressed ready to fry. There was a young Indian called Moehoe, about my age, son of Sundago. whom I went fishing and swimming with at Indian Landing (Charlton Park) He went west (with the Indian removal program) but some years ago I saw him in the big whortleberry marsh in Maple Grove. The first few years we could nearly every Sunday morning hear the sound of the horn, as it came over the lake and up through the trees from Indian Landing as the Indians were called to church. (Indian Landing or Charlton Park had a mission school and church for Christianized Indians.) Askasaw was a Christian Indian. He fre­ quently came to meetings at the Mudge schoolhouse and took part in the meetings. In the fall of 1875, Delliah Webb, one of Anson Ware's daughters taught school in District No. 5. Castleton, known as the "Checkered" schoolhouse. Four of Askasaw's grand­ children attended school there-two boys, Charley and Frank, and two girls, called Mary and Julia. Askasaw had a wigwam near the Morgan sawmill dam. When he died Feb. 20. 1876, he was away from home in Carlton trapping. After his death, he was brought back to the wigwam. The day of his funeral H.D. Webb, Anson Ware’s son-in-law. drove Mr. Ware's team. He and Mr. Ware and others took the body to the home of John Morgan, where the funeral was held. From there the body was taken to the Barryville Cemetery. Through the influence of Mr. Ware and Henry A. Goodyear, a headstone was put up at his grave. It bears this inscription: Indian Chief Asquesah. Feb. 20, 1876. erected by an appreciative public. Teachers from Southeastern Elementary School have selected students for the Citizen­ ship Honor Roll. Youngsters are chosen on basis of the students' behavior, helpfidncss. attendance, consideration, listening, respect, pride and teacher judgement. 1st Grade Mrs. Griggs’ class - Natalie Acheson. David Barnum. Jim Clement. Alicia Cooney. Laura Edger. Brandon Hammond. Craig Keizer, Lance Mcllvain. Christy Metzger. Jack Rodriguez. Michelle Shumway. Sara Slagstad. Tara Stockham, Joshua Warren. Mrs. Sharpe's class - Jordan Brehm. Malcah Clark, Sindi Felzke. Jessica Fox. Nadia Gunderson, April Krebs, Jesse MacKcnzie. Annie Nelson. Amber Reid. Todd Schantz. Patti Stockham. 2nd Grade Mrs. Kent's class - Julie Anthony. Larry Bailey. Heidi Banning. Matthew Barnum. James Birman. Tye Casey. Chad Curtis. Karen DeMott. Erica Eaton, Jim Fenstemaker. Shauna Fisher. Patrick Giles, Sean Kelley, Jamie Kirkendall. Jessica Mer­ rill. Aleisha Miller, Joshua Newton. Jessica Price, Joshua Richie, Jennifer Rogers. David Rose. Timothy Rounds. Sarah Roush, Sarah Scgur, Josnua Smith, Christopher Young. Mrs. Greenfield's class - Bobby Baker. Melissa Camp, Billy Carter, Jennie Dcatsman. Katie Hadley. Sarah Hall. Jeremy Mallison, Greg Marcusse. Amanda Miller, Jodi Palmer, Jolene Pasternak, Bambi Pollard, Shawna Randall. Nicky Souza. Amy Swainston. Adam Taylor. Mrs. DeWitt’s class - Amy Archambeau, Beau Barnum, Brad Bustancc. Chris Dcatsman. Greta Higgins, Zak Holston, Ginger Johnson, Jake Kidder, David Koutz. Crystal Madden. Laura McKinney. Melissa Meaney, Amber Mikolajzyk, Joshua Moras. Genna Nichols, Lindsey Pittelkow. Jessica Robinson, Julie Sherman, Carl Smith. Brooke Ulrich. 3rd Grade Mrs. Corrigan’s class - Eric Greenfield, Lisa McKay. Troy Pittelkow. Ryan Scharp­ ing, Eric Schram. Jennifer Shumway, Eric Soya. Mrs. Baron’s class - Heather Banning, Sarah Chaffee. Eric Dale, Kevin Cooney, Amanda Farmer, David Frisby, Ben Furrow. Martha Gibbons, Scon Haire, Chris Henney, Tara Hummell, Jamie James, Jon Lawrence, Chad Metzger. Erica Miller, Barbie Nelson. Micki VanAntwcrp, Kim Windes. MLss Campbell’s class - Desirie DeLong. Justin Dunkelberger, Tara Edger, Joyce Grif­ fith, Brandy Johnson. Erin Kotesky, Shannon Mcllvain. Robin Moore, Tonya Ryan. Joe Salazar, David Shaneck, Felicity White. Ronni Sue Wilson, Jason Windes. 4th Grade Mr. Lake’s class - Ty Boulter. 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Stacy Houghtalin, Marisa Kelly. Kris Meek. Brian Moras. Jenny Myers, Justin Reid. Angie Rupright. Mrs. Wilcox’s class - Brenda Brooks, Charily Cruttcnden. Mark Furrow. Cameron Giles. Sabrina Kosbar, Holly Miller. Chad Rabidcau. Karey Sanders. Tonya Scott, Trevor Tobias. Chad Walden. BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following are the most popular 19. “Mary Poppins" (Disney) videocassettes as they appear in next week's 20. “Indiana Jones and the Temple of issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright Doom" (Paramount) 1988, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. "Dirty Dancing" (Vestron) 1. “Lady and the Tramp" (Disney) 2. "Roxanne" (RCA-Columbia) 2. “Jane Fonda’s Low Impact Aerobic 3. "The Secret of My Success" (MCA) Workout" (Lorimar) 4. "Lethal Weapon" (Warner Bros.) 3. “StarTrek IV: The Voyage Home" 5. “Outrageous Fortune" (Touchstone) (Paramount) 6. "The Believers" (HBO Video) 4. “Callanetics" (MCA) 5. 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State St., Downtown Hastings FREE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE Use our Convenient Court Street Entrance REPORT OF CONDITION Consolidating domestic and foreign subsidiaries of the National Bank of Hastings in the State of Michigan, at the close of business on December 31, 1987. Published in response to coll mode by Comptroller of the Currency, under title 12, United States Code, Section 161. Charter Number 13857 Comptroller of the Currency 7th District STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES Thousands of Dollars — ASSETS — Cosh and balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin Interest-bearing balances Securities Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases, net of unearned income 12,265 LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve none Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve Assets held in trading accounts Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized teases) Other real estate owned Investments in unconsolidaries and associated companies Customers’ liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding Intangible assets Other assets Total assets Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(i) Total assets and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(i) 2,262 1,000 11,559 3.000 118 12,147 none 949 none none none none 542 31,459 none none — LIABILITIES — Deposits: In domestic offices Noninterest-bearing Interest-bearing Fedeal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury................................................................................... Other borrowed money Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized teases Bank's liability on accpetances executed and outstanding.................................................... Notes and debentures subordinated to deposits ........................................................................ Other liabilities Total liabilities Limited-life preferred stock — EQUITY CAPITAL — none Perpetual preferred stock 450 Commons stock 500 Surplus 2,393 Undivided profits and capital reserves 3,343 Total equity capital .................................................................................................... none Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j). . Total equity capital and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j). Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, equity capital, and losses 31.459 deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) We, the undersigned directors, attest to the I, Marian K. Wurm, Vice President and Cashier, correctness of this statement of resources and of the above-named bank do hereby declare that liabilities. We declare that it has been examined by us, and to the best of our knowledge and belief has this Report of Condition is true and correct to the been prepared in conformance with the instruc­ best of my knowledge and belief. tions and is true and correct. David C. Wren Marian K. Wurm Robert W. Sherwood January 25. 1988 Jack E. Echtinaw none �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 4, 1988 Hastings eagers remain unbeaten by blasting Hillsdale, 84-54, Tuesday Home sweet home is history for Hastings' basketball team. Following Tuesday’s easy 84-54 thumping of Hillsdale, the trail to a Twin Valley championship now takes the Sax­ ons down what they hope won't be a rocky road. Beginning with Friday’s contest at Lakeview, four of Hastings' last five league games are away from home. Four wins in five Remaining games for Twin Valley Contenders HASTINGS: Feb. 5 at Lakeview; Feb. 12 at Albion; Feb. 19 at Marshall; Feb. 26 Harper Creek; March 4 at Coldwater. MARSHALL: Feb. 5 Albion; Feb. 12 Harper Creek: Feb. 19 Hastings; Feb. 26 Lakeview; March 4 at Sturgis. STURGIS: Feb. 5 Coldwater; Feb. 12 Hillsdale; Feb. 19 Lakeview; Feb. 26 at Albion; March 4 Marshall. games means an outright title while three vic­ tories will likely mean a second straight co­ championship for Hastings. The road trip includes five of Hastings’ last eight games overall. The 30-point shellacking of Hillsdale — the Saxons’ 19th straight win at home — ups Hastings’ record to 12-0 overall and 9-0 in the conference. Both Sturgis and Marshall won Tuesday to remain with striking distance at 7-2. The Saxons struggled early, but used a 17-0 spurt late in the second quarter to turn a tenuous 24-20 lead into a more comfortable 41-20 advantage by the half. Hastings scored the first six points of the game on three-pointers by Kent Gee and Scott Weller, but Hillsdale battled back to tie the game three times, the last time at 14-14 with two minutes left in the period. Pete Savarino’s basket with 56 seconds left in the period gave Hillsdale its only lead of the game at 16-14. But Rob Longstreet’s twopointer knotted the score by the end of the quarter. After Weller’s second three-pointer gave Hastings a 19-16 lead, Jeff Young hit a basket underneath, was fouled, and completed the three-point play to up the margin to 22-16. Hastings* Mike Brown made it 24-16 before two quick Hillsdale tallies cut the margin to 24-20. The Saxons then roared off on their 17-0 spurt, and by the time it was over. Area Standings — Scorers TWIN VALLEY Hastings ... Sturgis ......... Marshall.... Albion........... Lakeview ... Harper Creek Coldwater .. Hillsdale.... 8-0 6-2 6-2 “ 4-4 3-5 3-5 2-6 0-8 <11-0) (10-2) (9-2) (5-6) (5-5) (7-6) (3-8) (2-9) Hastings was thinking about Lakeview. As both teams juggled lineups. Hastings outscored Hillsdale 20-12 and 23-12 the last two quarters. Brown led Hastings with 20 points while Gee finished with 12. Rob Longstreet chipped in 8 points six rebounds while Weller finished with eight points and seven rebounds. SCROERS Brown, Hastings.............. 11-371-33.7 Long, Lakewood.............. 11-308-28.0 Miller, Delton..................... 12-211-17.6 Ainsworth, Lakewood .. .11-168-15.3 Gee, Hastings.................. 11-163-14.8 D. Mesecar, Middleville . .11-154-14.0 Forell, Maple Valley........ 13-183-14 1 Sprague, Middleville ........ 11-139-12.6 T. Mesecar, Middleville .. 11-139-12.6 Sports Hastings' Scott Weller (44) tries to outflank a Hillsdale player in the Sax­ ons’ 84-54 win Tuesday night. Similarities abound between Hastings’ Browns, say coaches by Steve Vedder Similarities between Hastings’ two bestever basketball players — Mark and Mike Brown — are numerous, says a trio rival coaches who have tried in vain the last half dozen years to stop the pair. Because of a large turnover in lhe Twin Valley coaching ranks, the only coaches left who have suffered headaches and ulcers from devising schemes to stop both the Browns are Lakeview’s Al Gibbs and Sturgis’ Paul Gorsuch. Both men, along with Lakewood’s Mike Maciasz and Dave Bones of the Cage Scope Scouting Service, say though differences do exist in abilities between Mark and Mike, the two play basketball in much the same style. "They’re similar in a lot of ways," says Bones, whose camp Mike attended last year and who has also seen Mark play on several occasions. “It’s awfully hard to separate the two.” All four men agree the one attribute both Browns possess is lhe machine-like ability to stick the ball in the basket from literally anywhere on the court. Mark, who graduated in 1985, wound up his outstanding prep career as the second leading scorer in state history with 2,789 points in 81 games. He had scoring averages of 38.2, 37.3 and 35.1 from his sophomore through senior years and averaged 34.4 points for his career. ” Prior to Tuesday's game with Hillsdale, Mike had poured in 1,627 points in 58 varsity games for a lofty 28.1 per game average. Mike is threatening to become only the 11th player in state history to tally 2,000 points in a career. If Hastings was eliminated in the first round of the districts. Brown would need to average 37.3 points over his last II games to “If Mike was asked to drive like that he could," says Maciasz. Gibbs agrees that Mike could peform lhe same things on the drive, provided that was what was asked of him. "I think Mark dominated the hall more, he had that quick first step to the basket,” says Gibbs. “But I think Mike could do that too.” The coaches concur that the type of team which surrounds Mike and which surrounded Mark are different and that that affected them as players. The coaches feel Mike has more talent surrounding him, a euphemism for say­ ing he might not have to take as much as his shoulders as his brother. Records bear that out. Mark never played on a Twin Valley champion, though Hastings TOP TEN SCORERS CAREER Him. School w 2A41 Jay Smith, Mio Mark Brown, Hastings ei ; Richie Jordan, Fennville 71 2^08 Antoine Joubert, Det. SW Rick Baillergon, Maple Qty GL 2,140 Dorn Jacobettl, Naganee SP Jim Manning, Ewen Trout Creek 2,187 84 8. Don Reid, Flint St. Mary 2,121 9. Bob Gale, Ewen Trout Creek 10. Earvin Johnson, Lansing Everett 7B 1. 2. 3. ' 5. 6. Twin Valley coaches who have coached against both Mark (left) and Mike Brown say the two have many of the same cage characteristics. Hastings JVs knock off Hillsdale, fall to Sturgis The Hastings junior varsity basketball team knocked off Hillsdale 68-58 Tuesday night to run its record to 7-5 overall and 5-4 in the Twin Valley. Tom Vos scored a game-high 29 to lead Hastings while Hal Meyers added 14. Scott Hubbard chipped in nine and Jamie Murphy eight. Hastings jumped to an early 16-4 and still led 28-16 at the half. Hillsdale cut the lead to four in the third period, but could get no closer. ^L^t Friday the Saxons lost to Sturgis Hubbard had 19 and Vos 17 in that game. hit the select 2,000-point mark. With a perfect 11-0 mark heading into Tuesday’s Hillsdale clash, it is likely, however, the Saxons will advance at least into the regionals. giving Mike an extra 3-4 games to reach the 2.000-point plateau. Though obviously both Mike and Mark can score, the coaches differ on just how the pair put the ball in the basket. Says Gorsuch, “Mark is the better shooter, but Mike is the better scorer, if that makes sense. Because of his range, Mark was more dangerous, but Mike can get the ball in the hole in different ways." Bones would agree that Mark has a slight edge in shooting, but that Mike can do more with lhe ball when it comes to scoring. “Mike is a little more versatile in that he has the ability to play either the first or second guard position," says Bones. “But Mark is probably more advanced as a shooter based on what I’ve seen.” Maciasz recalls Mark as being no stranger to the inside game. “Mark was the stronger inside player," says Maciasz. "He’d drive to the basket more. If there was a little opening, he’d find that area and get inside." Maciasz does note that because Mark and Mike had somewhat different roles on their respective teams, it becomes somewhat hazy in trying to predict what each could do. Maciasz says Mike probably could drive to the basket as well as his brother if that was his assignment. did go 20-6 his senior year and did win three districts in four years. However, Hastings teams the last two years have compiled an outstanding 29-6 mark, including 23 wins in the Saxons’ last 24 games. Because of somewhat lesser dominating teams, opposing teams were able to double­ team Mark or employ a variety of defenses designed specially for his benefit such as a diamond-in-one or a triangle-and-two. This year’s Hastings team doesn't see those defenses to the degree that Mark’s teams did. As Maciasz points out, “Basically we know there are other players out there besides Mike." Gorsuch agrees that the last couple of Hastings teams have been powers. “We could gang up on Mark because we weren’t afraid of leaving other people open," says Gorsuch. Another similarity between the two is that neither make many mistakes and that both possess a burning desire to excell, to win. “Both are excellent competitors and are fundamentally sound," notes Bones. "Probably those are their strongest points." Gibbs, for one, says there is no sense com­ paring the two as players. They do everything asked of them and with talent to spare. “It’s academic," he says. "Both are outstanding players. Mike is playing with a little better team at this point; the team he is playing with is outstanding. "But both of them were very hard to control." Hastings Jr. High eagers busy February February February February February February February 4 4 5 6 6 9 10 The Hastings seventh grade A and B teams both lost to Delton while the eighth graders split their two games. seventh grade A team lost to Delton VOLLEYBALL at Marshall.............................. 6:00p.m. 41The -21 while the B team was defeated 21-17. WRESTLING Marshall ........................... 6:30 p.m. Leading the A team were Brad Gee with 10 points and Matt Brown with nine. The B team BASKETBALL at Lakeview ....................6:00 p.m. was headed by Pat Williams, who tallied five WRESTLING League Meet at Hastings 10:00 a.m. points. VOLLEYBALL Marshall Inv............................. 8:00a.m. The eighth grade B team beat Delton 35-31 eight points from Matt Haywood and BASKETBALL Delton......................................6:00p.m. behind seven from Jeff Lambert. WRESTLING Pre-District at Hastings . .5:30 p.m. The A team was nipped 42-41. Mark Peter­ son had 10 points and Tadd Wattles eight for Hastings. The eighth graders also lost a pair of games to Lakeview with the A team losing 46-41 and the B team 35-29. Shawn Ahearn led the B team with 14 points while Wattles scored 13 and Chris Youngs 10 for the A team. The seventh grade also lost a pair of Lakeview. The A team was defeated 65-21 while the B team was dropped 33-23. Dan Roberts led the B team with seven points and Bryan Sherry’s 11 markers headed the A team. The seven Hastings wrestlers with 20 or more wins this season: (back row left to right) Chad Murphy, Jim Lenz, Matt Spencer, and Tom Bolo, (Bottom row left to right) Troy Ziegler, Mike Hafer, Brian Redman Have shot at first Twin Valley wrestlers prepare for league meet this Saturday Bill Rodgers would be content with a runnemp finish, but then again, there’s nothing wrong with shooting for the top, he says. Rodgers, Hastings’ second-year wrestling coach, says his team — winners of four of six Twin Valley dual meets — should be in the hunt for a title at this Saturday’s Twin Valley league meet at Hastings. “Second place is more realistic, but we are good enough to win it if the kids want it bad enough,’’ he says. “They can win it, no doubt about it in my m:nd." Only four and six point losses to Coldwater and Hillsdale have kept the Saxons from a perfect dual meet mark in the league. Hastings, which last won a league title in 1977, is 12-5 overall. Hillsdale compiled a perfect 6-0 mark dur­ ing the dual season, but Coldwater and Mar­ shall tied for second with Hastings with two losses and should be a factor. Rodgers, however, likes the experience and depth of the Hornets. “You’ve got to pick’cm," he says. Still, with seven wrestlers with 20 or more wins, Rodgers likes his team to better last year's third place tournament finish and fourth overall standing. Heading the list of Rodgers' bread-andbutter performers are Jim Lenz at 167 and Matt Spencer at heavyweight, both winners of all six of their league dual matches. Lenz is a returning conference champ who is a remarkable 23-5 overall this winter. Lenz has finished second in three tournaments while winning the Delton Invitational. Hillsdale Novice wrestling tourney held last Saturday Last Saturday the Hastings J.V. wrestlers participated in the Hillsdale Novice wrestling tournament, teams thats were at the tourna­ ment were all the Twin Valley except Marshall. No team scores were kept and medals were given for the first four place finishers. “I'm very proud of how our team wrestled. They’ve been a tough bunch of guys all season losing only once while winning eight." said Hastings coach Bill Rodgers. Place finishers for Hastings: First place, Clint Neil 105, Brian Wolfenbargcr 155. Briihi Gibson Hwt. Second place. Tom Dawson 155. Eric End­ sley 138. Third place. Tom Bell 126. Kirk Zeigler 145. Spencer finished second in the conference a year ago and has compiled a fine 22-6 mark this year. He also has finished runnerup in three tournaments while taking first early in the season at Middleville. Compiling the best record on the team is Tom Bolo at 132. Bolo, who took third in the Twin Valley last year, is 24-3-2 this year while winning a team-high three tournaments. Bolo also finished second twice to complete an outstanding winter of weekend wrestling. Chad Murphy at 185 has won 23 of 29 mat­ ches this year including five of six in the Twin Valley. Murphy, who finished third in the league a year ago, has two firsts and a pair of seconds in five tournaments this winter. Mike Hafer at 138 has compiled a fine 23-7 mark including four Twin Valley wins. Hafer, who took a third in the league a year ago, won the Battle Creek Central tournament and has placed no lower than fourth in all five of Hastings' tourneys. Brian Redman has won two tournament titles at 105 while compiling a 21-7 mark. A winner of five of six league matches, Redman also has not placed behw fourth in tournaments. Troy Ziegler at 155 has won 20 of 30 mat­ ches including four of six in the league. Ziegler won the Middleville tourney while taking second in two others and third in a pair of other tournaments. Rodgers says any of the seven could grab individual titles. “All seven have the capabilities of winning it,” says Rodgers. ’ VARSITY WRESTLING Mailings 48 ... Albion 19 98 D. Tossava forfeit. 105 B. Redman pin A. Langston............. 5:15 112 S. Chipman dec. by A. Hale............ 4-14 119 C. Bowman pin B. Perkins............... 1:39 126 J. Teunesson pin by S. Dunklin ... .4:35 132 T. Bolo dec. by C. Watts..................... 0-4 138 M. Hafer forfeit. 145 T. Gould dec. by J. Pratt...................... 3-9 155 T. Ziegler dec. by J. Loukides......... 7-11 167 J. Lenz forfeit. 185 C. Murphy tec. fall T. McKee 198 A. Leonard forfeit. Hwt. M Spencer forfeit. Record 12-5 overall 4-2 league. JUNIOR VARSITY WRESTLING Hasting. 12 ... Albion 0 145 R. Bell pin S. Tijerina..........................4:13 145 K. Ziegler pin T. Gunt........................2:33 Record 8-1. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 4. 1988 — Page 9 COLirt NeWS, Bowling results Thursday A.M. Just Ourselves 48. Nash. Locker 46, Keelers Apt. 45, Thornapple Manor 45. Lef­ tovers 44, Silk Screen 41. Hummers 394. Varneys 37. Hast. Family Dcntistrv 37, Razors Edge 36. Weltons 34. Bosleys 34. Slow Pokes 33. Kaiser Seed 304. Kreativc Korners 29. Kloostcrmans 28. Good Games - C. Miles 148, C. Kaiser 146. S. Knickerbocker 160, G. Gillons 172, S. Stamm 185, P. Hamilton 179, C. Stuart 180, S. Mogg 175, L. Davis 140. A. Preston 121, I. Ruthruff 179. C. Lawrence 129. S. Hustwick 163, M. Stcinbreckcr 180, C. Ben­ ner 154, S. Montague 157. High Series and Games - B. Moody 185-511, F. Schneider 195-510, F. Ruthruff 216-524. K. Forman 176-506, M. Brimmer 172-463. P. Godbey 187-481 Splits Converted - F. Schneider 6-7-10, G. Scobey 6-7-10. Thursday Angels Clays Dinner Bell 56-24, McDonalds II 52-28. Cove Distributing 41-49, F.O.C.'s 38-42, Outward Appearance 38-42, Stefanos 36-44, Hastings City Bank 29’A-50'A, McDonalds I 29W-50'/6. Good Games - L. Tilley 192-526. L. Hut­ chins 176, P. Miller 158. K. Barnum 164. P. White 130. P. Cook 140, L. Stevegs 154. D. Smith 178, C. Moore 146. C. Cuddahce 177-494, G. Denny 150, P. Wilson 148, J. Jarvis 131, B. Cantrell 145, B. Woltjer 128, M. Lewis 145, D. Snyder 202, N. McDonald 180. Hastings Mfg. Co. Chrome Room 370, Formula Realty 377, Machine Room 3464. Viking. Office 296, Anhowsur Busch 2614. High Games and Scries - D. Edwards 253-226-672, J. Smith 225-209-623. T. Butler 203-588, R. Dawe 571. J. Retzloff 534, M. O'Donnell 531. D. Thompson 530, B. Ludezcher 523. W. Beck 205-514, M. Hamm 242-509. Mike Hamm was 112 pins over his average and wins a Century Award. Sunday Night Mixed Gutterdusters 58-30, Elbow Benders 53-35. Family Force 51-37. Hooter Crew 494-384. Chug-A-Lugs 49-39. Sex Pins 49-39. ATeam 46-42. White Lightning 46-42, Something Natural 45-43. Alley Cats 44-44. Sandbaggers 42-46, Detroiters 414-464* Greenbacks 404-47 4. Unpredictable* 39-49. Really Rottcns 374-504, Mas & Pas 354-524. Pin Busters 344-534, GetAlong-Gang 31-57. Women’s High Games and Series - D. Snyder 222-198-180-600. D. Kelley 199-563. L. Tilley 214-542. L. Stamm 176, J. Ogden 165. A. Ward 164, J. Smith 161. D. Haight 159, J. Martz 157, T. Ray 155, D. Oliver 173. L Kelley 144, V. Parish 141. Men’s High Game and Series - R. Bowmen 187-544. R. Ogden 188-532. B. Lake 194-511. M. Tilley 202, R. Ogden 192, B. Drayton 190, B. Martz 187, M. Cole 186. W. Hass 184, R. Allen 181. R.B. Snyder 178. D. Smith 178, S. Goodenough 178, L. Godbcy 175, D. Montague 175. Splits - L. Godbcy 4-10, R. Bowmen 6-7-10. Wednesday P.M. Mace's Ph. 56-32, M&M’s 4916-38'4. NashvilleLocker 48 4-39Miller Carpets 45-43, Friendly Home Parties 434-444. Hair Care Center 434-444, Lifestyles 434-444, Gillons Const. 424-454, Handy’s Shirts 41-47. Valley Realty 404-474, Varney's Stables 40-48, Art Meade 344-534. High Games and Series - L. Barnum 194-536. V. Slocum 180-501. N. Wilson 183-496. R. Rinc 196-499, S. Pennington 178-492, B. Brogindewey 166-485. M. Harvath 178-476, M. Dull 185-474. P. Frederickson 177-474. F. Schneider 180-469, T. Soya 163-162. D. Murphy 161^62, R. Kucmpel 163-445. J. Sanlncencio 179-440. T. Owen 150-411. C. Watson 176-424, D. Lawrence 148-384. J. Gibbons 147-382. M. Brimmer 159-429. P. Clough 129-365. L. Elliston 205, K. Becker 177, N. Taylor 171. S. Knickerbocker 169. P. Castleberry 164. D. Brewer 159. J. McQuem 159. Splits Converted - N. Taylor 2-10. Words for the Y”s Family Fun Nite On Friday, Feb. 5, from 6:45-8:45 p.m.. the YMCA-Youth Council will be sponsoring its first family fun nite at the Hastings High School gym. Activities will include, volleyball, basketball, rollerskating and skateboarding (bring your own equipment), tumbling, crafts and old time movies. The cost for the evening is $2 per family with crafts costing .25 each. Children must be ac­ companied by at least one parent. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. Boys Youth Basketball The YMCA and the Hastings Youth Coun­ cil. will begin its Boys Y Basketball league the week of Feb. 22. This program is exclusively for boys in grades 5-6. Nearly 500 other YMCA’s are currently involved across the country, working with youth to sharpen sport skills and help them enjoy the sport of basket­ ball. Players learn the skills and the rules and they have the opportunity to think about per­ sonal values important for the sport and all of life. Each team consists of nine players and one or more coaches, who with the help from in­ structional manuals, work with th* team members on the fundamentals of basketball. Players to participate must pre-register. Players can pick up a registration blank at their school or at the YMCA office at the high school. These forms and a $15 registration fee, must be returned to P.O. Box 252, Hastings, no later than Feb. 13. All players will receive a team shirt, cer­ tificate. and patch. Teams will practice and have games every Monday and Wednesday between the hours of 4-6 from Feb. 22 until March 23. Games and practices will be held in the cast gym of the Jr. High. There will be a required parents meeting on Feb. 13 at 9:15 a.m. in the Jr. High’s Music Room for parents of new players. Registra­ tion. goals and objectives and coaches respon­ sibilities will be discussed. Teams will be formed at the Jr. High's east gym on Feb. 15. from 5-6 p.m. Players should come dressed to play. Each player during this time will go through a couple of basketball drills and will then be notified of their team. Those unable to artend will be placed on a team and notified. For more information, contact the YMCA at 945-4574. 5/6 Grade Girls Volleyball Any .girl in the 5/6 grade, are invited to ^rticipatc in the YMCA-Youth Council’. Girls Volleyball league. Under the instruction of Jan Bowers and Tim Newstcd. girls will be put on teams to learn the basic skills of volleyball. Vinyl coated volleyballs will be used to learn the skills, and a beach ball will be used for game play. Teams will meet in the Hastings Middle school’s east gym, every Tuesday and Thursdays, starting Feb. 23, from 5-7 p.m. The program will continue until March 24. To register, participants should pick up an application from their school, or from the YMCA office and return it to the YMCA, P.O. Box 252, Hastings, by Feb. 13. The cost for the program is $15 and includes a long sleeve team t-shirt, certificate and patch. Teams will be formed on Feb. 23 at 5 p.m. in east gym. Practices will begin on Feb. 23 with matches beginning on March 8. For more information call the YMCA at 945-4574. Youth Indoor Soccer Starting Saturday, Feb. 27. and continuing until March 26. tte YMCA-Youth Council will be starting its Saturday Morning Indoor Soccer program for boys and girls in grades 2-8. The program will be held at the Hastings Jr. High west gym. 5-6 graders will meet from 8:30-9:30. 3-4 graders from 9:45-10:45, second graders from 11-12, and 7-8 graders from 12-1. There is no cost for this program and preregistration is not required. Youth Outdoor Soccer The YMCA-Youth Council arc now taking registrations for the spring and fall outdoor soccer season. The spring season will begin the week of April 17 and end on Saturday/ May 14. The fall season will start on Sept. 12 and end on Oct. 15. The program is open to any boy or girl who will be in Kindergarten through eighth grade next year (fall of 1988). Games will be played Saturdays and Wednesdays in the spring and on Saturdays only in lhe fall. Games will be played in Tydcn Park, the New Fish Hatchery Park, and in Northeastems upper and lower fields. The cost of the program is SI5 and includes participation for both seasons, a team shirt, a patch (for the fall) and a certificate for the spring. Scholarships are available by calling the YMCA office. To participate all players are required to return the registration form that your child brought home from school. Addi­ tional forms can be obtained from the YMCA office. All registrations must be returned no later than March 5. Those registering after the deadline will be put on a waiting list until space becomes available. All registrations must be sent to: YMCA, P.O. Box 252. Hastings, MI. There will be a required parents meeting on Saturday. March 19 at 10 a.m. in room 185 of the Jr. High for parents of new soccer players. For more information, please call the YMCA at 945-4574 Monday Mixers Girrbachs 52-28. Andrus of Hastings 50-30, Michelob 474-324. River Bend Travel 46-34, Bobs Restaurant 454-344. Deweys Auto Body 454-344, Hastings Flower Shop 43-37. Sir & Her 394-404, Cinder Drugs 374-424, Mirrors' Image 35-45, Art Meade Sales 32-48, Circle Inn 304-494. Hastings Bowl 29-51. Hollenbeck Cleaners 27-53. High Games - E. Ulrich 180. B. Hathaway 178. B. Eckert 186, B. Whitaker 190. M. Snyder 180-508. D. Snyder 187. F. Girrbach 174. C. Wallace 160. M. Hollenbeck 152, M. Meyers 150, K. Hanford 177, R Perry 185, T. Pennington 156. C. Beckwith 176. L. Perry 165. M. Boston 158. S. Hanford 160, D. Flohr 170, S. Nash 151, B. Wieland 162. M. Kill 167. B. Hanford 157. M. Nystroni 170. M. Bennett 179. served by an early release for Mr. Julian," Crowley said, noting that Julian had six misdemeanor convictions on his record as an adult. In handing down his sentence, Deming said he had originally ordered Julian to attend YMCA Scoreboard YMCA-Youth Council’s Mens Basketball Standings C League: Major W L Carls Market............................... ...9-2 Big Shooters ...8-3 ...65 Neils Ins Flcxfab Hastings Mutual C League: Minor 10-1 Larry Poll....... Riverbend .5-6 J-Ad Graphics. ..3-8 Sky Walkers... Rotary 1-10 A League Benedict Farms.... .7-0 Razors Edge......................... .4-3 Petersons 3-4 .3-4 Roundball Ex........................ Hastings Dent B Minor Kloostcrmans Koop .8-2 Pennock Hospital .6-2 .2-6 Viking Larry Poll Realty B Major L.O. Merchants.................... .8-0 H. BB Club H. Mfg.................................. .3-5 Brown Jug .2-5 C&B Discount .2-6 Results C League Big Shooters 67 vs. Hastings Mutual 21; Rotary 42 vs. Riverbend 46; Carls Market 54 vs. J-Ad Graphics 34. Sky Walkers Lost by forfeit to Larry Poll Realty; FlexFab 34 vs. Neils Ins. 36. B Minor League Kloostermans 67 vs. Pennock Hospital 69; Viking won by forfeit over Larry Poll Realty. Viking 58 vs. Kloostermans 83. B Major League Brown Jug 36 vs. Hastings Mfg. 65. A League Benedict Farms 83 vs. Razors Edge 81. Hastings Dentistry 83 vs. Petersons 88. YMCA Hastings Youth Council’s 3 on 3 Adult Basketball Standings The Lake wood district includes the Vik­ ings. Beiding. Ionia. Portland and Central Montcalm. Maple Valley will play its district at Saranac along with Comstock Park. Calvin Christian. Kent City. Pewamo Westphalia and Saranac. WL ..7-0 .5-1 ..3-4 Siegel Hudson... U.B.J Grace Lutheran. All Stars Educators Ovcr-The-Hill... .0-6 YMCA-Youth Council’s Adult Indoor Soccer Standings WLT ....7-1-0 ...6-2-0 Red..... Blue.... Yellow. While.. 0-7-1 Results Yellow 6 vs. Blue 8; Red 8 vs. White 4. 6th Grade Intramural Bowling Standings WLT .3-0-0 Noways Ghostbuslei s Spartans Florida State .0-3-0 Game Results Ghostbusters 371 vs. Norways 385 (High game honors. D. Vanderburg, T. Gillespie 105). Flordia State 373 vs. Spartans 375 (High game honors J. Bender 109. M. Cassell 98). Most Improved Bowler - D. Ferris 39 to 97. - continued from page 3 substance-abuse counseling and enroll in adult education in jail to complete his high school diploma. Deming said Julian had yet to complete either program. "I'm satisfied that confinement will force him to continue his education and continue to have substance-abuse counseling," Deming said. Julian, who has been in jail since July 1987, is scheduled to be released in May 1988. Trial was set for this week for a Hastings man accused of assaulting a woman and damaging her car. Gerald L. Sprague, of 1204 Charlton Dr., stood mute to the two charges at his arraignment in December. He was arrested by Barry County Sheriffs deputies on Nov. 1. The malicious destruction of property charge carries a maximum of four years in prison and/or S2.000 fine. The assault charge is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and/or S100 fine. A March 14 trial date was set Jan. 20 for a The Secretary of State's Office announced that fee increases for driver licenses and vehi­ cle registrations enacted into law in December will soon go into effect. The revenue generated from the fee increases will be used for road improvements in the state. A complete list of the new fees is attached. Effective Feb. 16. any motorist whose license expires on or after April 5, will be re­ quired to pay $12 to renew their driver license. $20 to renew a chauffeur license. People applying for an original driver’s license or an original chauffeur license on or after Feb. 16 will also be required to pay $12 and S20 respectively. Effective Feb. 16. the Secretary of State’s office will begin charging for each road test it administers for an original license. The fee will be $11 for a driver license, $25 for a chauffeur license or classified endorsement. Beginning April 5. replacement licenses will be issued for $4 if they arc reported lost or stolen within 120 days of being renewed. Motorists whose drivers’ licenses must be replaced after 120 days will be subject to the $12 renewal fee. The price of all vehicle registrations that ex­ pire on or after April 5 will increase by $5 ef­ fective Feb. 16. The fee increase will also ap­ ply to the renewal of expired license plates, historic license plates, the government X plate and the non-profit organization Y plate. Original trailer coach registrations, which include campers, will also increase from 54 to 76 cents per hundred pounds on Feb. 16. The new price will apply to renewals which expire on or after April 5. All title-related fee increases take effect on MCP Bookkeeping & Tax Service Complete bookkeeping service and income tax preparation. 5071 N. 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An open reception will be held Feb. 21 at Grace Wesleyan Church Hanover from 3-5 p.m. REGISTRATION NOTICE — FOR - VILLAGE ELECTION Monday, March 14,1988 To the Qualified Electors of the Village of Woodland (Precinct No. 1) COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice is hereby given that in conformity with the "Michigan Election Law", I, the undersigned Clerk, will upon any day, except Sunday and a legal holiday, the day of any regular or special election or primary elec­ tion, receive for registration the name of any legal voter in said Township, City or Village not already registered who may APPLY TO ME PERSONALLY for such registration. Tuesday, February 16,1988-Last Day Coca Cola Night 2 Liter Bottles Wacky Wednesday All seats $3.00 April 5. Among the new tees will be $10 for a title, $8 for a title transfer, and $15 for a 15-day late title. A motorist whose driver license has been restricted, suspended or revoked is advised that lhe price of reinstatement fees will in­ crease on April 5 regardless of when the ac­ tion against the license was taken. The price of reinstating a license suspended for failing to answer a citation (FAC), failing to comply with a judgement (FCJ), or failing to clear parking violations (FCPV) will in­ crease from $10 to Sp5. These fees arc paid directly to the appropriate court. The price of reinstating a license suspend­ ed. revoked or restricted by the Secretary of State based on driving performance will in­ crease from $25 to $60. These fees arc paid when the driver license is reinstated. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL BE AT MY HOME Season Ticket Exchange Wed., Feb. 10 man charged with breaking into several cars parked in the 100 block of West Stale Street in Hastings in December. Darren A. Huffman, of 418 W. Court St., was arrested Dec. 12 and charged with breaking and entering a vehicle to steal property over S5. The charge carries a maximum five years in prison or S 1,000 fine. Bond was continued. Trial was set for March 21 for a Delton man charged with carrying a concealed weapon, driving with .a restricted license and using marijuana. Samuel A. Ritchie, of 6700 Rose Rd., stood mute to the three charges on Jan. 20 in circuit court. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered by the court. Ritchie, 19, was arrested Jan. 1 in Delton by Barry Township Police. The concealed weapon charge is a felony offense with a maximum of five years in prison and/or S2.500 fine. The other two charges are misdemeanors with maximum penalties of 90 days and/or SI00 each. Fees to go up for driver's license, plus registration IF YOU MISSED THIS SIGN ... S»H County to feature pair of district cage tournaments Both Hasbi.gs and Lakewood will host boys district basketball tournaments beginning the week of March 7. Hastings hosts a district will includes Caledonia. Delton. Middleville and Wayland along with the Saxons. Tuesday Night Mixed Formula Realty 16-4. Marsh's Refrigera­ tion 15-5. Consumers Concrete 13-7. River­ bend Travel 13-7, Razors Edge 12-8. Floral Design 114-84, Neil’s Restraurant 8-12. Variety Shoppe 8-12. Lewis Really 74-124. Woodland Sales & Service 7-13. Woodland Sales & Service 7-13, Hal I i fax Services 7-13, CJ's 2-18. Women’s High Game - T. Jiles 215-518. B. Wilkins 185. G. Buchanan 181. M. Caris 183. P. Lake 174.1. Ruthruff 171. D. Sinclair & Vi Tolles 170. M. Mullins 157. Men's High Game - D. Endres 245-538. R. Hause 211. R. Cullers 209. 1. Ealon 208. J. Vliek 200. J. Woods 197. D. Hoffman 190. D. Johnson 194. D. Tolles 197, N. Sinclair 198. W. Hass 190. D. Woodland 191. R. Sanlncencio 189. R. Eaton 186. Splits - J. Woods 8-10. R. Hause 4-7-9-10. R. Caris 7-6-10. A conviction for drunk driving, third offense, carries a penalty of not less than one year nor more than five years, and/or a fine not less than S500 nor more than S 1,000. He was convicted of drunk driving offenses in 56th District Court in Barry County in April and July of 1986. Bond was continued in lhe matter. A motion to reduce the jail sentence of a man convicted of breaking into a motor vehicle last fall was denied by Deming on Jan. 20. Jody Julian. 20 of 418 W. Court St., Hastings, was sentenced in September to one year of probation and one year in Barry County Jail for breaking into a car parked on South Hanover Street in July 1987. Julian's attorney, Hill Fried, asked Deming to reduce his client's sentence, saying that Deming had said during sentencing that he would consider shortening lhe sentence depending on Julian's behavior in jail. "Mr. Julian received a sentence that was 100 percent greater than the sentencing guidelines," Fried said. "This is an opportunity for lhe court to graphically demonstrate to Mr. Julian and to others the value of conforming to the accepted societal norms." But Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley said Julian would already be receiving credits for good behavior by the county Department of Corrections. "I don't think people would be better 1435 South M-37 PHONE — 945-2425 PSI GM QUAU IY |RH| I SERVICE PARTS !||s|| WNHU MOTOBI CO»K>»ATK3W From 8 o'clock a.m. untH 8 o'clock p.m. The 30th day preceding said Election As provided by Section 498, Act No. 116, Public Acts of 1954 as Amended. 197 S. Main St, Woodland, Ml. For the purpose of REVIEWING the REGISTRATION and REGISTERING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY or VILLAGE as SHALL PROPERLY apply therefore. The name of no person but an ACTUAL RESIDENT of the precinct at the time of registration and entitled under the Constitu­ tion, if remaining such resident, to vote at the next election, shall be entered in the registra­ tion book. In addition for the election of candidates for various offices, the following Tax Renewal Proposition Shall the Village of Woodland extend the present two (2) mills for maintenance and equipment at the Herald E. Classic Park for an additional two (2) years? — will be voted on: Mary Jo Bump, Village Clerk �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 4. 1988 Lions help fund special middle school class by Kathleen Scott Members of lhe Hastings Lions Club are helping Hastings Middle School students develop self awareness, self esteem and social skills. Mondiy evening, the group donated a check for S 1,500 to John Zawierucha. who teaches Skills of Adolesence at the middle school. The six-weck course is one of the 11 required Exploratory Block classes at the While Michael Flohr tries to tell Brian Shumway about his day, Shumway responds as a poor listener and becomes suddenly interested in his necktie. Save Big on John Deere Parts Your John Deere equipment needs John Deere parts — and now you can get those parts for the price of most imitations. SPRING SALE! ~ SAVE 10% -P’HS Feb. 1 through Feb. 20, 1988 school. Through the course, students study four main areas, Zawierucha told Lions club members at their Monday meeting. The four areas are changes - physical, emotional, social and mental changes which occur in adolesence; communications - with peers, friends, family, teachers; emotions * they learn that emotions -’re normal and how to handle them; and peer pressure - what it is, how to choose friends, how to handle conflicts with friends. “They learn that these things that are happening to them which seem strange are normal,” he told lhe group. A fifth unit, which is not covered as much because of lack of time, said Zawierucha, is family relations. The class is taught to sixth graders. Zawierucha said the make-up of the individual classes vary, so he varies the exercises he uses. The supplemental activities make the serious class a fun class for the students, he said. As an example, he had the Lions pair up and do an exercise in listening. First, one would speak and the other would do the worst possible job of listening he could. Then they switched roles. Later they each took turns being good listeners. "You folks are nice. You should see what the kids do,” said Zawierucha, explaining that some of them will walk away or talk to somebody as their partner is speaking. "The kids ask me why we do this," he said. "I do it to teach listening. In order to know how to listen, you have to know how not to listen." In class, lhe students discuss good and poor listening skills, and tell how they feel when people do not listen to them, he said. Zawierucha said that although the listening exercise is designed to be taugtht later in the course, he teaches it about the third day of class so the students know how to listen in class. He said he reminds them of their good listening skills if the class gets out of hand. He said he has two rules in the class - no “put-downs" of self or others and all students have the right to "pass". The second rule, he said, might come up when lhe students individually sit through an interview in front of class and might be uncomfortable answering one of the questions. They can elect to pass on a question, "no questions asked," he explained. Zawierucha, a 17-year veteran with the Hastings school district, also teaches reading and English at the sixth grade level. In these other courses, he draws upon and carries over the lessons taught in the the Skills for Adolesence class. He also enforces the same two rules. “I can't think of anything else, as far as life skills, that is as valuable as this course," he said. “1 think it's very valuable." And he said the students seem to enjoy the class. "I feel like I'm getting some very positive comments from them,” he said, adding that the unit on emotions and feelings seems to draw lhe most comments. "One group (of students) came in really silly. They turned out to be serious about the class and were cooperative. I'm really pleased with lhe progress of most students." A further extension of this class, which is taught in seventh grade, deals with decision-making, goal-setting and drug abuse, he said. Parents also learn about the course. Al parent meetings, they meet with the instructors who explain the course. The parents do some of the same activities as the students to gain a better understanding of lhe class, and the teachers offer suggestions for lhe parents in dealing with their adolesent children. Lions International sponsors lhe national Skills of Adolesence program. Zawierucha estimated that the cost of the course in Hastings this yerr amounted to a little over S3,900. He and the other instructor, Barb Schneider, were trained to teach the course at a cost of about $700. Texts for the course totalled $3,880. Next year, he explained, the teachers will not need training and not all of the books will have to be purchased, so he estimates the cost to be about $2,000. The course was developed by a national organization called Quest, said Zawierucha, which is geared toward teaching life skills as in problem-solving, dealing with conflicts with peers and family, communications and drug awareness. It is designed to be an 18-week or semester course and he said he would like to teach the extended class, but it is taught as a six-week course in order to fit into the curriculum. Know Your Schools... Information about the Hastings Schools — All Sales are cash — By Carl Schoessei, School Superintendent Buy the John Deere parts you need at: THORNAPPLE valley fhtC. Hill 1690 Bedford Rd.. (M-37) Ho,tins, • 616-945-9526 REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR VILLAGE ELECTION Aristotle once said. “The first duly of any society is the protection of its children." That statement summarizes the efforts of a task force composed of students, parents, other school district residents representing various community agencies and organizations, and staff members of the Hastings Area School System as they work to implement three system-wide goals for the 1987-88 school year. Adopted by the Board of Education on June 10, 1987, in order to provide a focus for various objectives and projects in 1987-88, the three goals for this school year arc to: Develop local plans for responding to the increasing nationwide problem of student suicides. Review current programs for students "at risk" of not advancing to the next grade level or completing their schooling for reasons such as truancy, failing class work, being severe discipline problems, and teenage pregnancy; plan intervention activities for use with students likely to "drop-out" of school; and implement new programs as appropriate. Coordinate substance abuse prevention pro­ grams and activities currently being utilized at various levels in the school system, evaluate their effectiveness, and implement new ones as appropriate. Work on the thretf goals is being done by the 70 members of the Child Protection Task Force, which has been divided into six com­ mittees. Each committee has specific respon­ sibilities to assess current programs, both in the school system and in the community, and then to use that information as a basis for sug­ gested improvements and for additional pro­ grams and activities if considered necessary. Operating on the basis that there often is a progression of problems for children who are "at risk", the committees were organized to study academic problems, attendance and truancy patterns, problem behavior, abuse and neglect situations, substances abuse prevention, and suicide prevention. Upon completion of their work, committee members will be reporting the results of their studies and their recommendations to the board of education in May. At that time, the board will take the recommendations into con­ sideration and begin the process of implemen­ ting appropriate changes in current programs and initialing new programs. The people on the task force have been en­ thusiastic about their work, and progress reports that they have filed indicate some g<Kxl ideas for helping the "at risk” youth of the community as well as preventing others from going into that category. I think that Aristotle would be pleased with the work of the task force. John Zawierucha tens Lions Club members about the Skills of Adolesence program at Hastings Middle School. Suspected murderer to face psychiatric evaluation by Shelly Sulser Court proceedings against William Edward Carr Jr. have been postponed indefinitely while the 19-ycar-old murder suspect awaits psychiatric evaluation at lhe Forensic Center in Ypsilanti. Ionia County District Court Judge James Ward granted the petition by Carr's attorney, Robert Robinson of Portland, just prior to the lime his client was scheduled to face a preliminary examination Jan. 27 on charges he murdered his stepmother two months ago. The nude body of Sandra Carr, the step­ mother of the suspect, was discovered by her husband, William Edward Carr Sr., in their Lake Odessa hon»e the afternoon of Dec. 14. Cause of death was determined to be numerous blows to the head, and the suspect's fingerprints were reportedly identified on a shotgun barrcll found near the body. Officials said Carr was raped just prior to her death. Her stepson is being held without bond in the Ionia County Jail while he awaits his psychiatric assessment. Carr is also awaiting trial on charges in Kent County that he raped and abducted a Grand Rapids woman shortly after he escaped from a corrections center two days prior to Sandra Carr's murder. He faced arraignment there Dec. 30, charg­ ed with with one count of kidnapping, one count of armed robbery, four counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct, two counts of third degree criminal sexual conduct, one count of fourth degree criminal sexual con­ duct and one count of escaping from jail. Trial has been set for April 4 on the jail escape charge, a spokesperson for Kent Coun­ ty Prosecutor William Forsyth said Wednesday. Carr’s attorney would not comment as to • why he requested the forensic evaluation but noted Carr has not yet been scheduled for the assessment. “The preliminary examination has been postponed pending the results,” Robinson said. NOW OPEN ‘Exercise Made Easy’ New Concept in Passive Exercise No Stress - No Strain Physical Fitness System Monday, March 14,1988 — 6 Machines — To the Qualified Electors of the Village of Caledonia COUNTY OF KENT, STATE OF MICHIGAN Each Machine Exercises a Different Part of Your Body. Notice is hereby given that in conformity with the “Michigan Election Law", I, the undersigned C will upon any day, except Sunday and a legal holiday, the day of ar .egular or special election or primary elec­ tion, receive for registnron the name of any legal voter in said Township, City or Village not already registered who may APPLY TO ME PERSONALLY for such regist'ation. Supervised by trained personnel. No Memberships or dues required. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL BE AT MY OFFICE Feb. 16,1988 - Last Day m Gift Certificates make a great e^nn Valentine Gift for as low as .... O DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS The 30th day preceding said Election A. provMnl by Section 498, Act No. 116, Public Act, of 19S4 A, Amended at 243 Maple, Caledonia, Michigan For the purposes of REVIEWING the REGISTRATION and REGISTER­ ING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY or VILLAGE as SHALL PROPERLY apply therefor. The name of no person but an ACTUAL RESIDENT of the precinct at the time of registration and entitled under the Constitution, if remain­ ing such resident, to vote at the next election, shall be entered in the registration book. Jacqueline Cherry, Village Clerk Please call for an appointment today! Call ... 948-8222 Our new facility is located at: ... M t/.c 'IhaiKafifitc “Rwei 429 N. Broadway — In Hastings — �Nation faces shortage of librarians to sort through information flood by Kathleen Scott and the Associated Press The "high-tech" information glut created by computer databases, cassettes and compact discs is causing changes in libraries across the nation and even Hastings is feeling the impact. "All those various technologies are becoming very common, even in small libraries like ours," Barbara Schondelmayer, certified librarian at Hastings Public Library. In the meantime, the number of people graduating from library schools is dropping. A large number of librarians will be retiring in the next five to 10 years and there aren’t the numbers coming in to replace them," said American Library Association personnel expert Margaret Myers. She said librarv schools had 3,538 graduates in 1986, fewer than half the 8,091 degrees in 1979. The shortfall comes as the public needs librarians trained to help "make sense of our era's information onslaught - the new books, databases, videocassettes, specialist magazines and countless other media that debut daily," Ms. Myers said recently. Although the Hastings library does not carry compact discs, she said the cassettes and databases have found their niche. Library workers there began using a database when they joined the Lakeland Library Cooperative in order to locate books for inter-library loans. Using that automated circulation system has helped "tremendously," said Schondelmayer. "For the inter-library loan, it's terrific,” she said. "It gives us access to lhe 69 other libraries in the co-op and connects us with a network of other libraries." The two full-time librarians as well as three part-time people and six volunteers are lhe only ones who use the database now, but the library will acquire another machine in the summer, and Schondelmayer anticipates that soon patrons will be using the databases to locate their own books. "We will do away with the card catalog," she said. Her library will purchase a second database because of increased circulation, she said. In 1987, lhe Hastings loaned out nearly 46,700 books and other library material. This year, Schondelmayer anticipates a circulation of 50,000, enabling them to acquire lhe second machine. Freezing rain leads to 15 accidents in county late Monday The snow and freezing rain that fell Monday in Barry County led to several late-aftemoon road accidents when drivers lost control of their cars on the slippery pavement At least 15 accidents were reported to the Barry County Sheriffs Department on Monday, with nine accidents reported between 3:45 and 5:45 p.m. Among the accidents, a 21-year-old woman from Shelbyville and a 22-year-old man from Hastings were taken to Pennock Hospital after a one-car accident on Chief Noonday Road Monday afternoon. Cheryl L. Dehn, of 10387 Wildwood Rd., and Billie L. Chamberlain Jr., of 418 W. Court St., were both treated and released with minor injuries after Dehn's 1975 Chrysler left the road just west of Irving Road in Rutland Township. Neither was wearing a seatbelt at the time, deputies said. According to Sheriffs Department reports, Dehn was driving west on Chief Noonday Road at 4:20 p.m. when her car began to slide to the left. Dehn tried to correct the slide, turned loo far to lhe right, left the road and struck a tree on the north side of the roadway. Deputies said Dehn's car was seriously damaged in the accident No citations were issued. At 4:35 p.m., an 18-year-old Nashville man collided with a 17-ycar-old Hastings woman on Center Road in Hastings Township. Neither James C. Halliwill Jr., of 589 Thornapple Lake Rd., nor Christina M. Morgan, of 5181 E. Center Rd., were injured in the minor fender bender. Both were wearing belts at the time, deputies said. Deputies said Halliwill was eastbound on Center Road near Powell Road when his 1977 Chevrolet began to slide to lhe left on the slippery roadway. The car ended up sitting sideways across the road facing north. Meanwhile, Morgan approached from the opposite direction in her 1984 Pontiac, deputies said. Halliwill saw the Morgan approaching and pulled off lhe north side of lhe road onto the shoulder facing the on coming traffic. Morgan saw Halliwill pull on to her shoulder, so she tried to move to the center of the highway, deputies said. But her car began sliding to the right, left the roadway and hit Halliwill's car parked on lhe shoulder. Each car suffered damage to the right fender. No citations were issued. “Diet Center changed my fife.” “I can’t believe how self-conscious I used to be about my weight. I wore loose fitting clothes and tried every fad diet that came along. "Then I went to Diet Center. I learned how to change my eating habits and lost 28 pounds for good. “Now I'm a happier, more confident per­ son, and I think that makes me more attractive.” Whether you want to lose ten pounds or 100, call Diet Center today. We can change your life. Children's librarians, school media specialists, cataloguers, and minority service personnel are in particularly short supply, experts say. The shortage causes some library openings to go unfilled. Others are staffed by less qualified workers and library vacancies remain open longer. ‘‘In some geographic areas it's a crisis; New York, Boston, the East Coast," said American Library Association President Margaret Chisholm. “There's such a shortage that it is really affecting services." “We've averaged 85 vacancies since July 1," said Betsy Pinover of the New York Public Library. Along with lower library school enrollments, she cited new opportunities in corporations, lower librarian pay than other professions, and growth in public library jobs as shortage causes. With fewer children's and young adult specialists, Ms. Pinover said some libraries have had to cut story hours and curtail school class visits. Branches in low-income areas are operating on "skeleton schedules" and using more paraprofessionals, she said. Schondelmayer said the Hastings library has added a weekly story hour and continues to show childrens' films on Saturdays. Here, she said, lack of children is a problem rather than lack of help. "There's so many other things going on around here on Saturdays," she said, adding that more home video cassette recorders enable children to see movies at home. “I've heard of jobs in school districts going unfilled or they have to back away from well-qualified individuals," said California State Librarian Gary Strong. “My gut reaction is that at any given point in time there are 40 to 100 openings in California." schools in the past decade, said Abraham Bookstein of The University of Chicago library school. The remaining programs have increased recruitment to fill the librarian gap. "I'm not suprised in that public librarians are not paid very high salaries to make it an attractive job," said J^hondelmayer, citing that she's heard of positions which seek librarians with master's degrees but pay only S15.000 per year. She said she knows of several fellow librarians who work in comparable situations who do not have library degrees. Some have training and are continually taking courses to keep them up-to-date, she said. Man arrested after reckless drive through Hastings by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A 56-year-old man’s efforts to draw atten­ tion to himself met with success last week when he was arrested by Hastings Police for reckless driving, and fleeing and eluding. Police took Lester E. Coolidge Jr. into custody after he sped back and forth through an intersection, ran a red light in front of two police cars, fishtailed his car down the road, and led police on a high-speed chase early Thursday morning. Coolidge, of 5184 S. Bedford Rd., later told police he was driving that way because it was his wedding anniversary. According to Hastings police, two police cars were parked in the intersection of Broad­ way and State Streets to direct traffic away from a load of scrap steel that had been drop­ ped in lhe road by a passing truck shortly after 7 a.m. While lhe driver cleaned the material off the roadway. Officers Pete Leach and Dana Steidle parked patrol cars in the intersection to prevent motorists from driving through the debris. Both police vehicles had their lights flashing to warn passing drivers to slow down, police said. While police were directing traffic, they saw Coolidge approach the intersection from the west, heading toward downtown on State Street. Police said Coolidge’s cream-colored, 1975 Buick drove through the intersection a little too fast. A few minutes later, police watched Coolidge rapidly approach the intersection from the opposite direction, traveling west on State Street from downtown. When he reached the intersection of Broad­ way and State Street, police said Coolidge drove through a red light, swerved to the right to avoid hitting one of the police cars, swerv­ ed back again and continued west on State Street toward the city limits, police said. As he left the intersection, police said Coolidge twisted his wheel back and forth, swerving his car back and forth across the westbound lanes on State Street. Leach got in his car and followed Coolidge west on State Street, until Coolidge pulled over near the comer of State and Cass Streets, police said. As Leach began radioing the traffic stop back the police station, Coolidge got out of his vehicle and began walking toward Leach’s car. Leach told Coolidge to go back to his car and wait. But as soon as Coolidge got back into his car, he started it up and took off again down State Street. Stcidle, who had just pulled up alongside Leach, pursued Coolidge west on State Street, with Leach close behind. Speeds reached 75 mph during the chase, police said. Steidlc finally pulled Coolidge over near the comer of Green and State Streets. Coolidge was arrested for reckless driving and fleeing and eluding police. He has yet to appear in 56th District Court for arraignment, a court spokeswoman said on Wednesday. Alcohol was not a factor in the incident, police said. — notice — The u eight iosspmfessionals *T5T'i 1615 South Bedford Road, M 37 (Next to Cappon Oil), Hastings. Ml ■■■ Ph. 948-4033 • Or call our other Diet Center in Plainwell Ph. 685-6881 Provincial House Hastings 240 East North Street Hastings, Michigan, 49058 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8am. to Noon e.o.e. The spiritual side of the Catholic school will not be overlooked during this week, said Prin­ cipal Steve Youngs. Special Masses celebrating student Baptism and the traditional blessing of the throats on St. Blaise Day will also take place during Catholic Schools Week. St. Rose students will also be singing at the 4:30 p.m. Liturgy on Saturday afternoon. St. Rose School is in its 71st year of serving the community and has an enrollment of 133 pupils. Despite the heavy costs of modem education, the school continues to provide fine academic training and sound Catholic principles to its students. Youngs said. A trust fund has just been established to help insure the financial stability of the education pro­ gram at St. Rose parish, he said. Kiwanis members recognized for perfect attendance marks Gordon Ironside must surely enjoy atten­ ding Hastings Kiwanis meetings. Otherwise he would not have recieved an award for perfect attendance for 36 years. Ironside, along with other Kiwanians who have upstanding attendance records were recognized Wednesday at the club’s regular meeting. Members who received attendance records had to attend every meeting or else make it up by attending another Kiwanis or other service club function. Ken Miller received a 22-year pin, followed by Stan Baxter with a 21-year pin and Dick Foster and Jack Smith, each with 19 years. Art Stecby has a perfect attendance record for 18 years, Elton Signs for 15, while Mel Jacobs and Tom Robinson both have 14 years. Glen Hahn received a 13-ycar pin, and Nor­ ris Bacon, Bob Miller. Bob Picking and Bill Ransom each had 11 years of perfect attendance. Jim Fisher, Clarence Hause and Dennis I Thiss shared 10-year honors, followed by Neil Bracndle, Wade Nitz and Brace Pryor. Eight-year pins went to Harry Adrounie, Phil Dilligham, Mike Hallifax, Russ Solmes, Dave Tripp and Pat Vaughan. Receiving seven-year pins were David Dimmers. Ray Girrbach, Harold Lewis, Mike Payne, Larry Poll and Gordon Sheldon. Phil Cotant and Larry Hollenbeck shared six-year honors, while Bill Renner was the sole fiveyear pin recipient. Al Francik, Gil Percy, Ward Weiler and Dennis Witham each recieved four-year pins, while Ron Conklin. John Fehsenfeld, Bill McGinnis and Steve White were recognized for three years of perfect attendance. Herman Conine, Stacy Garrison and Don Spencer have each put in two years of perfect attendance. Rounding out the list were one-year pin recipients, Tim Bechler, Del Heath, Ron Holley, Ray McCullough, Preston Runyon and Steve Werdon. Hastings Savings & Loan I M | I ® — Since 1924 § Stop in to ask about any of our convenient savings and lending services:—— RN’s and LPN’s NEEDED! DietO Center* St. Rose of Lima Elementary School in Hastings this week is joining with thousands of Catholic schools in the United States to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week. The theme of this year's celebration is "Catholic Schools — Share the Sprint." The week began with a local parish potluck dinner. Students will also be having a roller­ skating party during the week. Other activities have include special dress-up days at school with a “Hat Day," "Hawaiian Day” and "College Day.” Wednesday was "College Day” al the school and youngsters sported sweat shirts and T-shins to show spirit for their favorite colleges which ranged from Notre Dame and Aquinas to Michigan State University and University of Michigan. | I g g I “Moving into a new era of | PEOPLE SERVING PEOPLE” | Bernard Hammond Building and Zoning Administrator Rutland Charter Township Part Time on all shifts, or swing shifts are available. Regularly scheduled hours, some week­ ends required, or Casual time available. Refresher course available for the nurse who hasn’t practiced recently. Wages based upon experience and skills. Contact Eldon Vanderbrook for an appoint­ ment - (945-9564) or drop in and see Kay Rowley, D.O.N., Shirley Rugg, A.D.O.N. or Jeri Cole, A.D.O.N. St Rose celebrates National Catholic Schools Week ?£ Interested persons desiring to present their views upon planning and zoning, either verbal­ ly, or in writing, will be given opportunity to be heard, at the above time and place. April Bmirn Celebrating "College Day" at St. Rose ot Lima Elementary School by wearing shirts and sweaters from their favorite colleges are (from left, stan­ ding) Sarah LaJoye, Nicole Greenfield, Amy Witzel, Becky Clough, Jordan Karas, Katie Metzger, Principal Steve Youngs, John Kensington; (sitting) Crystal Wilson, Becky Lukasiewicz, Danielle Golneck, Katie Thomas, Ryan Gillons and Mike Williams. Other students also joined in the spirit of the day as part of activities during National Catholic Schools Week. (Banner photo) I g Notice is hereby given, that the Rutland Char­ ter Township Zoning and Planning Commis­ sion, will conduct a work session, on Monday, February 15,1988, at 7:30 p.m., at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml. Call Today 948-4033 for FREE Consultation © 1988 Diet Center. Inc Once one of a few professions open to women, public and school library careers are now just one of many options. "Libraries and nursing can not compete with law and banking," said Pasadena, Calif., Library Director Ed Szynaka. “You could start with a five-figure salary in law that could be as high as you would ever get in a library career." Those pursuing library degrees are finding higher-paying careers in corporations. The library associations Myers says the openings listed at the group's meetings outstrips the number of people interviewing, with more corporate data bases and information management jobs now advertised. Public and academic salaries “are not competitive with industrial salaries," said UCLA library school dean Robert Hayes. "The industrial salaries will be half again as large as lhe public or academic salaries." Facing an oversupply of librarians in the 1970s, following growth in the 1960s, about 15 universities closed their library Express your thoughts of YGVEto someone very special... in NEXT WEEK’S Banner Call Us at... 948-8051 • • • • Passbook Savings Statement Savings IRAs Money Market Accounts • Certificate Accounts • Interest Bearing Checking Accounts • Home Loans • Home Improvement Loans • Contract Servicing • Visa Cards • Money Orders • Travelers Cheques • FREE Notary Service • Safe Deposit Boxes HASTINGS OFFICE LAKE ODESSA OFFICE 201 E. State Street 945-9561 802 Fourth Ave. 374-8849 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 4. 1988 Eaton attorney to seek judge’s post by Jeff Kaczmarczyk With lhe blessings of two Barry County judges, a Delta Township lawyer has thrown his hat into the ring for a position as circuit court judge of Michigan's Fifth Circuit. Thomas S. Eveland, a resident of Four students from Hastings High School have been chosen to work for the campaign to elect Thomas Eveland to the circuit court. The four 11th grade students were introduced to the public at Eveland's candidacy announcement on Friday at Hastings City Hall. Flanking Eveland are Chris Tracy (left), son of Lee Tracy and Carol Rose; Jason Miller, son of Hugh Miller and Linda Lincolnhol; Scott Schoessel, son of Carl and Loretta Schoessel; and Nancy Vitale, daughter of Tom and Rose Vitale. The HASTINGS BANNER - Cell<6l6) 94^8051 ___... . iftUASSIFIBO ADS For Sale Automotive ( onununity Notices 1987 CHEVY S10 pickup, never used, 4 cylinder, 4 speed, radio, $5600 firm. 616-964-2078. 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Forward letter of application to; AAI 539 Glen­ wood, Grand Rapids, Ml. 49506. Dimondale in Eaton County, declared his candidacy for the judicial position on Friday at Hastings City Hall. The Fifth Circuit Court serves both Barry and Eaton Counties. Eveland is seeking the seat currently held by Hudson E. Deming of Charlotte. Deming is -curing this fall at the end of his term. An attorney in private practice in Eaton County. Eveland said he would conduct himself with dignity and integrity if elected to the position. "I am running for circuit judge because I want to strengthen the system in which 1 so passionately believe," he told an assembled audience of local and county dignitaries. With a lengthy background both as a prosecuting attorney and as a trial lawyer, Eveland said he is amply prepared for the position. "I've looked at both sides now, and I've seen the peculiars and uniqueness of each side," he said. Speaking of his philosophy of the judiciary, Eveland said he would work to promote fair and expedient law enforcement as his first priority. "I believe it's not the job of the circuit judge to legislate or pontificate, but to uphold the law," he said. "Without courts, we would be ruled not by right but by might. "It is the judge's duty to uphold law, not to enact law. A judge must be able to put aside personal philosophies and avoid being judgmental." If elected to the state's highest trial court, Eveland said he would accept the position in a spirit of humility. "A circuit judge has to go where angels fear to tread," he said. At Friday's announcement, Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster gave his support to Eveland's candidacy and said that Eveland is the clear choice of lawyers practicing in Eaton County. "The consensus of all we talked to, and the opinion of (Barry County Probate Judge) Dick Shaw and I was unanimous," he said. "We felt that Tom Eveland would the appropriate person to fill that position. Because Michigan's judical system uses silling judges to substitute for each other as needed, Probate Court Judge Richard Shaw said he and his colleagues have a stake in seeking qualified candidates elected to the bench. "So we feel it's important when we see someone interested to let the public know," he said. Recently, Shaw said, he acted as circuit court judge in Charlotte, where he had the opportunity to see Eveland at work as a trial lawyer. "It was a real treat," Shaw said. "I felt I should be paid to see this.” Shaw said Eveland's years of experience in court work prepared him well to serve on lhe bench. "To be a good judge, you have to have a lot of trial experience," Shaw said. "You have to hear objections and make motions." "Not only is he a great trial lawyer, but he's got a great heart," Shaw said. A graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1966 graduate of U-M Law School, Eveland has been an attorney in Eaton County for 18 years. He formerly practiced law in Eaton Rapids and before joining the firm of Zimmer, Deitrick, Eveland and Davis in Charlotte. He served as an assistant prosecuting attorney in lhe Eaton County Prosecutor’s Office and later opened his own private practice. Gov. G. Mennen “Soapy" Williams speaks to a packed house at the Hastings Oddfellows Hall, Feb. 2,1950. Flanking him at the table are, left to right: Rev. and Mrs. George Neiman, Rev. Don Gury, Martha Griffiths, Hicks Griffiths, Dr. Deforrest and Louise Walton, Minnie and Harry Youngs, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brodbeck, Robeson’Roelly and Glendon Jones, (file photo by Barth Studio) The late Gov. ‘Soapy’ Williams visited county several times Former six-term Michigan governor and state supreme court justice G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams, who visited Hastings at least eight times during his political career, died Tuesday of a stroke at St. John Hospital in Detroit at the age of 76. Nicknamed “Soapy" after his family’s part Local Birth Announcements: TWINS Born Dec. 17, 1987 to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Murphy of Tampa, FL. Jacquelyn Marie and Jonathan Francis. Both weighing 5 lbs., 8 ozs. Grandparents are Larry and Mary Murphy of Middleville. Dorothy Shaver of Tampa and great-grandmother Louise Schleh of Middleville. IT’S A GIRL Donald and Angela Landon of Lake Odessa. Jan. 28, 2:48 a.m., 7 lbs., 8 ozs. Marc and Debra Young of Hastings. Jan. 29. 2 p.m.. 8 lbs.. 1114 ozs. Colleen and Mich Branch of Plainwell, Jan. 31. 7:31 a.m. 8 lbs., 3*4 ozs. JoEllen and Michael Rnffler of Woodland, Jan. 31. 1:32 p.m. 9 lbs.. I oz. Jody and Laurcna Ward of Hastings, Feb. 2. 12:53 a.m., 6 lbs., 12’4 ozs. Nicole Rae Cook, bom Dec. 24, 1987 at Butterworth Hospital to John and Vicki (Wieland) Cook of Grand Rapids. She is welcomed by a big brother, Matthew and pro­ ud grandparents Ray and Marge Wieland of Hastings and John and Linda Cook of Grand Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Heffclbowcr of An­ chorage, Alaska are proud to annouce the birth of their daughter. Amber Nicole. Bom Jan. 16 at Humana Hospital-Alaska. Amber weighed 7 lbs.. 7!6 ozs., and was 20W inches long. She joins her brother Andrew at home. The proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Warnke of Clarksville, MI and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Heffclbowcr of Mulliken, MI. IT’S A BOY Tomas Wyati Casey. Parents Marydale and Kevin Casey, 3970 Yeckley Rd.. Jan. 13. 1988 10 lbs.. 8W ozs., 22 inches. Bom in Newton, Mass. Dawn and Todd Andlcr of Bellevue, Jan. 29. 11:19 p.m.. 8 lbs., 7 ozs. Thomas and Carl Schcidt of Lake Odessa, Jan. 29, 11:47 a.m., 5 lbs., 7tt ozs. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TITLE ll-B SUMMER YOUTH PLAN Notice is hereby given that the Private Industry Coun­ cil and the Chief Elected Officials of the Barry. Branch and Calhoun Service Delivery Area will be submitting a Summer Youth Employment and Training Plan for funds provided under the Title ll-B Job Training Partnership Act of 1982 as administered by the Michigan Department of Labor. The Summer Youth Plan describes the activities and services designed to meet the needs of disadvantaged youths ages 14-21 inclusive who are experiencing bar­ riers to obtaining employment. Total funding requested for the 1988 program is $675,147 to'serve approximately 349 JTPA-eligible participants. A Basic Skills/Career Exploration Program will provide basic skills assesment. reading comprehension and math computation skills training for participants assess­ ed below the fifth-grade level, and exposure to occupa­ tional clusters for 14-15 year old youths. $143,865 has been allocated to serve 138 participants. Special pro­ grams will serve special-needs and other target groups such as the handicapped. A Basic Skills/Work Ex­ perience Program for 16-21 year old youths will enhance math and reading skills, develop future employability and serve as a transition to the full-time work force. S389.149 has been allocated to serve 211 participants. The SYETP Plan will be available for public inspection at the major public libraries in Barry, Branch and Calhoun Counties after February 5. 1988. The Plan also is available for public inspection at the Barry County Budding, County Clerk's Office, 220 W. State Street, in Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Plan also will be available for public review at the Branch Couniy Building. County Clerk's Office. 31 Division Street Coldwater. Michigan, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Plan is available ior public inspection between the hours of 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Calhoun County Clerk s Office. 315 West Green Street. Marshall, Michigan Questions and comments are to be directed writing to the Private Industry Council and/or Chief Elected Of ficiais. in '■are of the Mid Counties Employment and T.aining Consortium. Inc., P O. Box 1574. Battle Creek. Michigan 49Q’.r Raise Extra Cash...with a Banner Classified ...advertising the things you no longer need! Call us at... 948-8051 ownership in the Mennen Co., manufacturers of toiletries. Williams was hailed as being a friend of the ordinary citizen. He is credited with overseeing the construction of four-lane divided highways, the Mackinac Bridge and other major projects during his service as governor of Michigan from 1948 to 1960. Williams first ran for public office when he entered the Democratic primary for governor in 1948. He beat out two opponents in the primary and went on to defeat incumbent Gov. Kim Sigler of Hastings in the general election. He visited Hastings Nov. 4. 1948 and again prior to his election to a second term as governor in 1950. Williams was honored in Hastings at the largest Barry County Democratic gathering in the decade with 300 in attendance. He went on to be re-elected in 1952, 1954 and 1958. leaving the office undefeated in 1960. As governor, Williams provided positive leadership which brought him international at­ tention. Under Williams. Michigan moved forward in the fields of education, mental health, conservation, civil rights, social and labor legislation, traffic safety and highway construction including the Mackinac Bridge. Williams came to Hastings again in 1952 Legal Notice NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having boon made in tho conditions of a certain Mortgage mode by KENNETH M. FROWEIN and JOAN F. FROWEIN, husband and wife to NBD MORTGAGE COMPANY (formerly UNION BANK & TRUST COMPANY. Grand Rapids. N.A.) dated Juno 6. 1983. and recorded In tho office of the Register of Doeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on Juno 15. 1983. in liber 254 af Mor­ tgages. on page 390 on which Mortgage there is claimed to be duo al tho date of this notice, for principal and interest, ’he sum of Thirty-five thou­ sand seven-hundred nine and 05/100 ($35,709.05) Dollars, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part 'hereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; Now Therefore. Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mor­ tgage ond in pursuance of the statute in such case mode ond provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to lhe highest bidder, at east door to County Court House in lhe City ol Hostings, and County of Barry. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in ond for said County, on Thursday. March 3. 1988. ot 2:00 o'clock Eastern Standard Time in the afternoon of soid day. and said promises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on the Mortgage together with 12-5/8 per cent Interest, legal costs. Attorneys' fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the dale of soid sale: which said premises are describ­ ed in soid mortgage os follows, to-wit: Lot 28, Plat of Duffey Beach, Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigun, according to the recorded plat thereof. During the six months immediately following the sale, the properly may be redeemed. Dated: January 28. 1983 NBD Mortgage Company Mortgagee. George E. Pawlowski Attorney for Mortgagee Business Address. 300 McKay Tower Grand Rapids. Ml 48503 (2 25) Carpet & Upholstery CLEANING Complete Car Cleaning WASH & VAC .................... by $1 A when he made a personal appearance at the Barry County Free Fair on Governor's Day. He returned in 1957 to speak at a combined meeting of the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs. Following a primary election victory in 1958, Williams visited Nashville, Hastings and Middleville and attended a turtle soup lun­ cheon at the Noonan farm in Prairieville Township. He later appeared at the Barry County Fair again, while on the campaign trail for the State Supreme Court in 1970. Also during his political career, Williams won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senator in 1966. but was unsuccessful in the fall election. In 1968, he was appointed U.S. Am­ bassador to the Phillipines, serving until his resignation in April 1969. In 1961, he was appointed by President John F. Kennedy as Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs. He traveled 500,000 miles on official trips to Africa and visited firsthand virtually every area on that continent to obtain knowledge of conditions and to ex­ plain U.S. policies. He was chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court when he retired in 1986. CORRECTION: An item in the Delton Kellogg Board of Education story in the Jan. 21 issue should have stated that the board denied a grievance filed by Gordon Christensen, not Rob Hecthuis. The Banner regrets the error. Legal Notice SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AH CourUm) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dole D. Krueger Jr. and Frances Krueger, his wife to Col­ onial Mortgage Company of Indiana, Inc. an In­ diana Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 16. 1976, and re-recorded on July 14, 1976, in Liber 227. on page o3. Barry County Records, Michigan and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Seamen's Bank for Savings a New York Bonking Corporation by on assignment doted August 30. 1976 and recorded on September 10. 1976, in Liber 227. on page 904, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWENTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIX DOLLARS AND 32/100 ($21,806.32), including interest at 8.50% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in sold mor­ tgage ond the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by o sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, ot puMlc vendue, ot lhe Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, ot 11:00 o'clock A.M., on March 17, 1988. Said premises are situated in Township of Thor­ napple. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 20 of Hilltop Estates as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 74. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED: February 4. 1988 Robert A. Tremoin & Associates Attorneys ot Law ATTORNEY FOR ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE Professional Corporation 401 South Woodword Ave.. Suite 300 Birmingham. Michigan 48011 The Seamen's Bank for Servings Assignee of Mortgagee (2/M) BOY SCOUTS ^.AMERICA AV Key Cleaning Service FREE ESTIMATES & INSURED 803 West State Street. Hastings 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY 5 Years Experience in Barry County X PHONE — 948-8381 FEBRUARY 7-13 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-02-11.pdf 412686d09cb96fbb476cbb2f1d7be6c4 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY FEB 11 iQRfl 121 £. Church St. NlEiWiS ...wrap Candidates file for county positions —y uooeabOf resigns post See Page 1 Inmate caught with bomb In county jail A Barry County Jail inmate who was caught with an explosive device made from 60 books of matches will face pretrial today in 56th District Court. John R. Miller, who told officials he was “killing time" when he made the explosive, will face charges of posses­ sion of a weapon in jail. The charge is n misdemeanor offense punishable oy one year tn jail or a $500 fine. Miller. 24, of 3100 Tillotson Rd., handed the device over on Jan. 30 after corrections officers began a strip search of inmates in the East Wing of the county facility. He told jail officials he had no inten­ tion of using the device in the jail. Corrections Officer Frederick Clark said an inmate told him that another in­ mate lodged in the jail's East Wing was carrying an explosive device. The inmate said he didn't know who had it or where it was located. A second inmate told Clark he heard the device was a "match bomb." The in­ mate said he didn't know who had it but said it was a "big one.” Prison officials gathered inmates together in the day area of the East Wing and began searching for the device. At that point, Clark said. Miller pulled him aside and admitted he had the device. Miller, who had hidden the device in the waistband of his trousers, told Clark he had no intention of using the ex­ plosive in prison. Miller said he plan., to use it after he was bonded out of the following week, Clark said. The device taken from Miller con­ sisted of 60 books of safety notches bound together, Clark said. He describ­ ed it as 6-inches long and M-inch in diameter with a housing made from a Keefe coffee wrapper. Miller was one of 25 people arrested on Oct. 1 in Barry County on various drug charges. He was charged with delivery/manufacture of cocaine, a 20-year felony offense. The case is scheduled to go to trial on Feb. 22. Valentine Love Lines Featured on Page 14 See Page 8 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Banner ~ VOLUME 133, NO. 6 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11. 1988 ~~ PRICE 25* Hastings schools seek higher millage rate Man cited, two injured In accident An 18-year-old Woodland man was cited for disregarding a stop sign follow­ ing a Friday afternoon accident in Hastings that left two slightly injured. Susanne Rodrigucz, 51, and Joseph Rodriguez, 9, both of 729 S. Mon­ tgomery St., Hastings, were treated for cuts and bruises and released from Pen­ nock Hospital after the accident. According to reports from the Hastings Police Department, Rodriguez was driving west on Madison ap­ proaching the intersection of Madison and Dibble shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile. Darrell G. Brown, of 1805 Wellman Rd., Woodland, was driving south on Dibble Street just north of Madison Street. As Rodriguez entered the intersection. Brown drove through the stop sign and struck Rodriguez in die passenger door of her 1975 Ford, potice said. Brown, who was wearing a seat belt, was not injured in the accident. Neither Susanne nor Joseph Rodriguez were belled, police said. The injured were taken to Pennock Hospital by Hastings Ambulance. Hastings eagers win again See Page 1 Business case delayed in court Preliminary exam in 56ih District Court for a local man accused of using il* legal tactics in selling water conditioners has been delayed for the third time. Bruce Wyatt, of 521 Middleville Rd., Hastings, was arraigned in December on four counts of larceny by conversion. Michigan State Police from the Hastings Team charge that Wyatt used illegal tactics and high pressure sales techniques to sell water conditioners in the Barry County area. Preliminary exam was initially set in December for Jan. 11 in district court, but the case was rescheduled for Jan. 18. On Jan. 18, the case was adjourned to Feb. 8. In court on Monday, both the prosecu­ tion and defense asked Judge Gary Holman to delay the matter for another week to give both parties more time to prepare for the case. Holman adjourned the case until Feb. 16. The purpose of preliminary exam is co determine if there is sufficient evidence to bind a case over to circuit court for trial. Each of the four charges against Wyatt carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or a $2,500 fine. 121 SOUTH CHU..' H STREET ..HASTINGS, .lIJillGAN 43038 Lending an ear... Cecil Hoos (left) lends an ear to Hastings second grader Matthew Barnum Tuesday while Barnum tells the Pro­ vincial House resident about the Just Say No club he belongs to. Barnum and some of his second grade classmates visited the rest home to give homemade, hand-colored Valentines to the residents there. Young Bar­ num decided to tell a few patients like Hoos and Ola Kimble (center) about th^cJub, it’s activities and how they made the Valentines. State saying no to extra judgeship for Barry-Eaton circuit court district Based upon caseloads, the 5th Circuit Court, serving Barry and Eaton counties, is not among the 12 courts in the state with the greatest needs for additional judgeships, ac­ cording to V. Robert Payant, state court administrator. Payant relayed that information in a letter discussed by Commissioner Cathy William­ son at Tuesday's Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. The board's Finance Committee will be discussing the matter and will possibly have a resolution to recommend at the next board meeting. Barry and Eaton officials had adopted resolutions to seek an additional judge to alleviate the crowded 5th Circuit Court Dale Crowley docket, which is handled by two judges. Their request hinged on dividing the circuit into two election districts, but the request was recently ruled unconstitutional by Michigan Attorney General Frank Kelly. Currently voters in both counties elect the two judges. The proposal would have allowed Barry voters to select one judge and provided for Eaton to elect two. In view of that ruling. Barry and Eaton commissioners will have to decide if they still want to seek an additional judge. Meanwhile Rep. Robert Bender. R-Middleville. said he and Rep. Frank Fitzgerald, R-Grand Ledge, who requested the attorney general's opinion, introduced a bill last week for an additional Hudson E. Deming judge for the circuit. Legislative action at the state and local levels has to be completed by May 3, the deadline imposed by statute to fill the judgeship by the next election. If a third judgeship is granted, the counties could later try for special legislation to pro­ vide for a separate circuit court district for each county to achieve the goal of having voters in each county select their own judges. In a report submitted by Payant to the chairs of the Senate and House Judiciary Commit­ tees. he said it is predicted that 5th Circuit Court filings in the first half of 1987 show a need for 2.41 judges, while 1986 filings would require 2.21 judges. Continued, page 3 by Kathleen Scott A continuing decrease in state aid and other financial and economic factors have forced the Hastings Board of Education to seek a 4.18 mill increase for four years, school of­ ficials said. At a special meeting Monday afternoon, the board unanimously voted to hold a millage election on March 28. If voters approve the millage request, it will generate an additional $1,087,516 for the district each year, enabl­ ing the system to maintain most of the current programs. Superintendent Carl A. Schoessel said. The district currently operates on a $10.7 million budget, with a projected deficit of $257,470. "It is necessary to consider an increase in local fending for the school system," Schoessel told the board. He cited decreased proportionate level of state aid for education, cuts in promised state aid which had been ap­ proved by the legislature last summer, and the probability of further state aid cuts as reasons for needing more local funding. Schoessel told beard members that a research report released by the State Depart­ ment of Education showed that in the 1973-74 school year, the federal government con­ tributed 4 percent of the school budget, while the state gave 50 percent and local contribu­ tions totalled 46 percent. In the 1985-86 school year, the latest year for which figures are available, the federal government was* responsible for 4.7 percent of the budget, the state contributed 36.6 per­ cent and local funding reached 58.7 percent. "This year, and the projections for next year, show a father decrease in state propor­ tions and, unfortunately, a greater increase for local,” Schoessel reported. For the last five years, Schxssel said state aid increases have decreased in percentage from the previous year. In the 1983-84 school year, the district received a 7.65 percent increase over the 1982-83 amount of state aid. That amount continually declined until this year, where it’s at a 3.61 percent level, and projections for next year show only a one percent increase, he said. The two-time defeat of a proposed 1.5 mill increase for special education funding at the Barry Intermediate School District has taken $185,000 away from Hastings' general educa­ tion programs to pay for the state-mandated special education. Schoessel said. “It's pretty clear that local support, right now, is the only way to go if we’re going to continue to operate the way we are," said Trustee Michael Anton. "We have to recognize that the support has to be local," added Trustee Diane Hoekstra. ' ‘We have to come to grips with this and do il right now - our district and others.” Schoessel said that all current programs now in place would be maintained if the new millage i. approved. Those which have been cut this year would not be reinstated, he said. An $8,000 addition would be hiring part-time aides for each of the elementary buildings. Those aides, he said, would work two hours each day If the proposal is not approved, about $1 million in existing programs will have to be cut next year, he said. Hastings City Assessor Payne resigns post over salary dispute by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Disagreement over a salary raise for 1988 has led a top Hastings city official to turn in his resignation. City Assessor Michael C. Payne ended his eight years of service to the city when he delivered his resignation to Mayor Maty Lou Gray on Jan. 29. Payne asked to be relieved of his duties effective Tuesday. On Monday night the city council accepted his resignation with regret. Explaining that he had been filling part of the duties of building inspector in addition to his work as assessor, Payne said be didn't think his salary was sufficient compensation for his responsibilities. "I didn't think the salary recomendations were appropriate under the circumstances,'' Payne said. But Mayor Mary Lou Gray, who said she was surprised by Payne's decision, said his Continuod on pogo 13 Richard Shaw Three file as candidates for county offices by Shelly Sulser After 33 years in public office including 13 years as Barry County’s clerk, Norval Thaler has announced he will not seek re-election in the Nov. 1988 general election. "It's time to retire,” he said Wednesday. "I've enjoyed it (time in office). 1 just feel it’s time to retire." Deputy County Clerk Nancy Bocrsma hopes to replace Thaler as county clerk having filed a statement of organization with the cam­ paign finance commission of the Michigan Department of State. Deadline to file nominating petitions for county office is May 31 at 4 p.m. Also announcing candidacy for nomination in the Aug. 2 primary is Assistant Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley seeking to be elected to the prosecutor post. Current Prosecutor Judy Hughes announced last week that she is a candidate for one of six new seats on the Michigan Court of Appeals. Hughes. 39. said if she files for the state court scat by the May 31 deadline, she will not seek re-election as county prosecutor, a position she has held since 1980. Barry County Probate Court Judge Richard Shaw, appointed in 1986 to replace the retired Richard Loughrin, will seek to retain his post for the next six year term. Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming will have to bring his years on the bench to a close due to his impending 70th birthday. By law, a circuit court judge cannot run for office after age 70. said County Clerk Norval Thaler. Deming's birthday is in May. Seeking that scat is Delta Township at­ torney Thomas Evcland. Other terms expiring are those of: Barry County District Court Judge Gary Holman; Sheriff David O. Wood; Barry County Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer; Barry County Drain Commissioner Audrey Burdick; Barry County Treasurer Juanita Yarger and Barry County Surveyor James King. No announcement regarding candidacy has been made by those officers to dale. The two year terms of all seven members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners will expire this year as well. Representing the first district (city of Hastings and section six. Hastings Township) is Carloyn Colemen-. From district two — Thomapple and Yankee Springs Township — is Catherine Williamson; P. Richard Dean represents district number three — Irving. Rutland, and Hastings Township excluding section six; Orvin Moore is from district fou.* — Carlton. Woodland and Castleton Township (excluding a small portion of Nashville village): Story Continued, page 3 Barry County Clerk Norval Thaler, left, has announced he will retire the post he has held for 13 years while deputy county clerk Nancy Boersma plans to seek election to the vacancy. The deadline for filing nominating petitions for all county offices is May 31 a: 4 p.m. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 11, 1988 Musicians take part in competition Hastings band students who received first division ratings are (front row, from left) Tim Cruttenden, David Wren, Ron McComb, Nancy Vitale, Geoff Gibson, Anthony Hayes, (second row) Jeff Hoxworth, Don Cheeseman, Darcie Lowell, Kim McCall. Mara Seuss, Kelley Daugherty, (third row) Ron Bustance, Robb Wltzel, Brandon Dawe, Bret Laubaugh and John Rea. Missing from photo are Amy Ketchum, Char Miller and Rose Anger. South Jefferson STREET NEWS f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE EVENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Valentine's Day - February 14. Your South Jefferson Street merchants are Valentine specialists Visit the street this week and let us help you find the perfect gift for all the sweeties in your life. "Walk for Warmth” is this Saturday, February 13. Your participation as a walker or supporter Is needed. Call 948-4883 for In­ fo on how you can help this worthwhile cause. Lego National Buildoff ■ February 13. Kids (10 and under) bring us your best lego crea­ tion this week and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate and display your master­ piece in our window for a week. (Limit 20) Clean gut your closets, get rid of all those unused clothes, winter items are especial­ ly needed. Drop them off at the Adventist Community Center, 502 E. Green in Hastings. They will be put to good use and you will have room to store your new spring wardrobe.« * Girl Scout cookies are on sale through February 20. Dori4! miss out on these grbat treats. Tickets for the Hastings High School pro­ duction of "Anything Goes” are now on sale from any choir member or at the high school. Showtime is 8 p.m. on February 25, 26 and 27. Be there. Muffin Mania Week • February 7-13. A dozen of your best homemade muffins gets you a $4.00 gift certificate this week. (Limit 10) Spaghetti Bridge Building Contest February 12. Build us a bridge or other structure from spaghetti this week, bring it to Bosley’s and get a $3.00 gift certificate and we will display it in our window for one week. (Limit 20) Sit and Spit Club Cor.ver lion and Cherry Pit Spitting Contest February 13. National Cherry Month • February. Bring us a desert using Michigan grown cherries and we will trade you a $3.00 gift certificate OR stage a cherry pit spitting contest on South Jef­ ferson using Michigan grown cherry pits and get a $3.00 gift certificate. (Limit 10) Our soapbox has been busy lately. Thanks to the Kiwanians for the songs, the kazoo players for the concert and the pie bakers for the pies. Enjoyed them all. ‘395 >225 I •295 I ‘All t**th and material* u»ed meet th* high standard* tel by th* American Dental Ann. ‘Our on pr*mi**t lab provide* Individual * efficient »*rvic*. examination. (616) 455-0810 ‘l.D. Hlmebough DDS •D.D. Whit* DDS ‘G. Monc*wicx DOS 2330 44th St, S.E., Grand Rapids On Feb. 6. students from the Hastings High School band participated in Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 10 Solo and Ensemble Festival. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being equivalent to an A and 5 being equivalent to an E, students were judged on concepts of musicianship and were given ratings. Out of 30 events, 13 Hastings students received first division ratings, 12 second divi­ sions and five third divisions. Students who participated from Hastings were: Emily Allyn, Brad Bruce, Brandon Dawe, Chad Gould, Jeff Hoxworth, Man Miles, Jane Quick, John Rea, Kelly Vandenburg, Dion Vrooman, Tom Wiswell, Elwin Wood, Ed Zurface, Michelle Zurface, Rose Anger, Leslie Becker, Ron Bustance, Don Cheeseman, Lori Courtney, Tim Cruttenden, Kelley Daugherty, Geoff Gibson, Tony Hayes, Kim Huss, Lisa Kelley, Amy Ket­ chum, Bret Laubaugh, Shannon Leslie, Dar­ cie Lowell, Kim McCall, Ron McComb, Karen McCulligh, Char Miller, Todd Scheck, Mara Seuss, Nancy Vitale, Robb Witzcl and Dave Wren. Students who received first division ratings will attend State Solo and Ensemble on March 26, at Western Michigan University. People from the community who played piano accompaniments include: Patricia Aumick, Joan L. Bosserd-Schroeder, Craig Schroeder, Diane Ferris, Martha Shaw, Lisa Gross, Arlene Stanton, Becky Hoxworth and Yvonne Markley. Missing: Rose Anger. Second and third division winners are (front row, from left) Tom Wlsweli, Todd Scheck, Chad Gould, Lisa Kelley, Lori Courtney, Karen McCulligh, (second row) Kim Huss, Jeff Hoxworth, Michelle Zurface, Shannon Leslie, Jane Quick, Keill VanDenburg, Emily Allyn, Kim McCall, (third row) Matt Miles, Ed Zurface, Leslie Becker, Woody Wood, Dion Vrooman and Brad Bruce. Grand Rapids man goes to jail for fourth drunk driving offense by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A 24-year-old Grand Rapids man with three previous drunk driving convictions will be spending the next 18 months in state prison. Mark A. Wright, of 1544 Broadway, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court last Wednesday after he pleaded guilty to several charges in December. Wright, 24, was arrested Dec. 5 after Barry County Sheriffs deputies received a report that a car with one headlight and a Tennessee license plate had been seen "driving all over the road" on M-37 in Rutland Township. Close to 1 p.m., deputies found the 1980 Chevrolet that Wright was driving near McCann Road heading south toward Hastings. As deputies followed the car south on M-37, they saw the vehicle weave across the center line several times and pass three vehicles at a high rate of speed. Deputies IlHEQmB AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 2. 3. 4. Little Bucky celebrates the Olympic Winter Games (February 13-28) by having a sale this week. The Bucks heroic efforts to get you the best bargains let you take the gold each week when you shop our Reminder Ad. Check out the new Spenco Neoprene Sup­ ports in our Home Health Care Department. While Valentine’s Day shnnn>ng at Bosley's this week be sure tc. 1. Enter our Valentine sweetheart Drawing. See our Bucky for details. 2. Buy Valentine Candy for your sweetheart from our large assortment. 3. Ask for your free chocolate kiss when you buy your Valentine cards in our Sentiment Shop. 4. Check out the Valentine Plush Animals in our Pause Gift Shop from $3.99 Parking is free when you shop South Jef­ ferson Street and Downtown Hastings. — Thomas Sowell F-PHRRm RCYSOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - MS-3439 i PARK FREE Behind As of Feb. 20. the Hastings Post office will close its window service on Saturdays due to the Federal Budget Deficit reduction measures. However, every effort will be made to meet the needs of customers by offering the stamp vending machine, located in the Hastings Post Office lobby, the services of Felpausch Postal Station, and stamp purchasing by mail. Stamp purchasing by mail is strongly encouraged and envelopes can be obtained from carriers for next-day delivery. Hastings' Post Office window service hours will remain the same Monday through Friday (8:30-5:00), excluding holidays, at which times the office will be closed. Listed below are the Saturday window operation hours of neighboring post offices. Bedford - 8-11:45 a.m.: Caledonia - 8-11 a.m.; Cloverdale - 8-10 a.m.; Delton - 8-12 p.m.; Dowling - 8-10 a.m.; Middleville 8:30-10 a.m.; Nashville - 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; and Vermontville - 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Any questions concerning the Saturday closing may be directed to the Hasings postmaster, Loretta Ligon. Join us for preferred checking with The Club. 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Soon 2 9W L«N MUI o**c«t Tr*l UM Lin 7TLM OMonz Incy Trai ES 41H un CUI caacze. ire, Trel Dekue 4.368 UM DLM IKr,400 4J1f L4M MU* 0N0UI 1 IQSLEV Hastings Post Office to cut window service i* i ".There are only two ways of telling the complete truth-anonymously and posthumously." In handing down his sentence, Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming said the most important aspect of the prison sentence would by Wright’s opportunity to get counseling for alcohol abuse. "I hope that during that 18 months, you'll take advantage of whatever type of counseling is available to you," he said. "You have a dependency on alcohol. "Once you're released from prison, I hope you'll continue going to A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous)," he said. "They'll help you stay off alcohol for the rest of your life." Wright was also sentenced concurrently to 90 days in jail for driving with a suspended license. His driver’s license was revoked for five years, and he was remanded to the custody of the sheriff for transfer to the Michigan Department of Corrections. !l QUOTE: Wright, who told deputies he was on his way home but didn't know where he was going when he was stopped, was taken into custody after he proved himself unable to take a dexterity test, deputies said. He was also cited by deputies for possessing an illegal license plate, driving without proof of insurance, failing to wear a seat belt and having a broken headlight Wright refused to take a preliminary blood test at the time of his arrest, deputies said. In court last Wednesday, Prosecuting Attorney Judy Hughes said she agreed with the probation department’s recommendation to send Wright to prison. "We do agree with the recommendation to send Mr. Wright to prison," she said, adding that Wright had pleaded guilty to the third-offense drunk driving charge before. Originally charged with drunk driving, third offense, and driving with a suspended license, second offense, he pleaded guilty to the drunk driving charge and a reduced charge of driving with a suspended license, first offense, as part of a plea bargain. Also as part of the bargain, Hughes agreed to recommend no more than 18 months in prison for Wright. The third-offense drunk driving charge carries a penalty of not less than one year nor more than five years in prison, and a fine erf not less than $500 nor more than $5,000. Prior to sentencing, Wright's attorney, David Dimmers, asked that his client be given substance abuse counseling in prison. "Dealing with Mr. Wright has been a different experience for me," Dimmers said. "He's intelligent, well-educated and well-spoken. "I don't think he has much insight into his problems," he said. "I don't know how he ticks, and I don't think he does either." Dimmers said both of Wright's parents died with he was a child, and Wright had been raised by his grandparents. On his own behalf, Wright said he agreed with the presentence investigation by the probation department (Gin certificates are limited to one person per month and, unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or older.) 1. said Wright crossed the center line several more times, forcing a car in the opposite lane to drive off the road to avoid a collision. After deputies stopped the car, Wright fell out and had to crawl to his feet, deputies said. They later found four empty beer cans and one empty quart-size beer bottle in the 3.CT �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 11, 1988 — Page 3 Man pleads guilty in Hope Township break-in A Hastings man accused of stealing six long guns from a Hope Township home earlier this month pleaded guilty to two charges in Barry County Circuit Court last Wednesday. Gary L. Lake, of 1775 Mathison Rd. pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking and entering an unoccupied building with intent to commit larceny. He also pleaded guilty to an habitual offender charge that he has a previous felony conviction. Lake, 21, pleaded guilty to the two charges as part of a plea bargain with the county prosecutor's office. In exchange for the guilty plea, the prosecutor dropped charges of breaking and entering an occupied building and an habitual offender charge that he has two previous felony convictions. Tl.e charge of theft from an occupied building carried a maximum of 15 years in prison. Lake was arrested for the Jan. 8 break-in after Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott of the Barry County SherifTs Department spotted Lake riding in a car whose driver DeMott knew had a suspended license. DeMott found the guns in the car and took the two in for questioning. Lake was arrested five days later after Trooper Terry Klotz of the Michigan State Police Department contacted DeMott with the report of the theft Telling the court he is semiliterate and a ninth-grade dropout Lake said he took the guns because he needed the money. "I was hard up for money that day, and 1 knew this guy, and I went in and got the guns and took them," he said. Sentencing for the break-in was set for Feb. 16. Bond was cancelled, and he was remanded to the custody of the sheriff. Lake was already scheduled to be sentenced Feb. 16 on charges of distributing an imitation controlled substance. He was found guilty of that offense on Jan. 6 after a two-day trial in Barry County Circuit Court. Lake was free on bond when the Hope Township break-in took place. In September 1987, he was sentenced to two years' probation with the first 30 days in Barry County Jail for larceny from a motor vehicle. He was also sentenced to 200 hours of community service for that offense. In Other Court Business: A co-defendant in the Nov. 28 break-in of Dimond Machinery was sentenced last Wednesday to three years' probation with the first six months in Barry County Jail. Timothy E. Vansiclen, of 428 E. Blair, St., Hastings, was also ordered to pay S600 in court costs and reside in a halfway house in Grand Rapids after his release from jail. Restitution will be determined at a later date. Vansiclen, 21, was arrested Dec. 7 and charged with breaking and entering a building with intent to commit larceny. He was allowed to plead guilty to a lesser charge of attempted breaking and entering as part of a plea bargain. Vansiclen also agreed to testify against his co-defendant, Nolan Mesecar. Because Vansiclen had no prior trouble with the law, his attorney, David Dimmers, said he felt the recommendation for the halfway house was appropriate. Vansiclen offered no comment on his own behalf. But in handing down his sentence, Deming said alcohol was a major factor in the crime. "If you hadn't been drunk at the time, this probably never would have happened," Deming said. A man who told police he woke up in a strange car in his underwear and then borrowed it to go for his clothes was sentenced last Wednesday to two years' probation with the first 60 days in Barry County Jail for unlawful use of a motor vehicle. Rick L. Allen, of 304 Bass Lake Rd., Irons, was arrested Dec. 12 in Sundago Park in Hastings after a resident spotted Allen driving away in her car. Allen, 18, told sheriffs deputies he did not know how he got in the car. But after drinking all night, he woke up and found himself in a strange car parked in a garage wearing only his underwear. Because the keys were in the car, Allen said he used it to drive to a friend's house to get some clothes. Continued, page 12 VIEWPOINT Commentariesfrom our editorial staffand the community— Editorial: Hastings Millage Election Takes COURAGE by School Board The call for a March 28 millage election by the Hastings Board of Education was a bold move that took courage from the board members and school administrators. In the face of declining revenues and rising costs, the board could have started gutting our educational programs. In­ stead they have chosen to let the voters choose the kind of school system they want. Some of the current board members served through the wrenching days of 1979-1982 when budget cuts sliced into the heart of the school system. During those years, our children were being educated in a second-rate program, at best, and the morale of the staff hit rock bottom The com­ munity was split into factions supporting and opposing various programs and hundreds of people turned out at board meetings to vent their anger. Hastings docs not need a repeat of that situation. But the problems that brought on the troubles of those times are turning up again. Like it or not. local school districts are heavily dependent on state aid money and state support proves time and again to be undependable. Look at the figures: Percentage of school revenues* 1973-74 1985-86 Federal 4% 4.7% State 50% 36.6% Local 46% 58% Heidi Herron and Rose Anger are Hastings singers who participated in the All-State Honors Choir. Two Hastings singers perform with honors choir ’ Figures taken from "Michigan: the State and Its Educational System" by Harold L Hodgkinson Hastings Choir students Rose Anger and Heidi Herron sang with the All State Honor s Choir in a Jan. 24 performance before 3,000 people ai Hill Auditorium University of Michigan. The two first auditioned for the Regional Honor's Choir in November, then for the State honor's choir in December. Anger and When the Hastings school system began turning around after 1983, it was the result of several major factors. Newly-elected Gov. James Blan­ chard and the legislature pushed through substantial increases in state aid money. Hastings voters, anxious to pul quality back in the schools, ap­ proved a 2.386 mill tax increase in October of 1983. School employees were willing to moderate their wage demands in order to keep the school budget in check. And throughout the school, a series of cost saving measures were implemented to keep expenditures in line. No matter what was done locally, however, it hasn’t been enough to of­ fset what has been going on at the state level. The increases in state aid support have fallen dramatically, slipping below the inflation rate. Look at the figures: PUBLIC OPINION: Increases in state aid support* over preceding year Airports vs. schools, which gets priority? To the editor: 1 recently read two articles in the Hastings Banner that 1.) Our school system is facing a S257.OOO budget deficit, and 2.) The Hastings airport has or will receive a $275,000 grant from the federal government to expand our airport. As a father of two children, both of whom are attending the Hastings school system, I am on occasion asked a question that I'm either totally unprepared, unqualified or not in­ telligent enough to answer. The question my Law should be abolished To the editor: We are governed by a law that should be abolished. It forbids law abiding citizens from protecting their property by using a gun to wound, or kill if necessary - unless our life is threatened. The basic reason for that law - sometime, somewhere, some crack-pot came up with the stupid idea that life was worth more than material wealth. That all depends on what kind of life we are talking about. There is the life of the “bom again Chris­ tian” who arc not thieves or criminals. Then there is the life of the "Unregenerated man who yields to his animal nature,” and are the beasts that thieves and criminals are made of. The Holy Bible explains very clearly which life is the beast. Please read ail - I'll quote on ly a portion: Ecclesiastes 3:18-22. "So that man hath no preeminence above a beast; for all is vanity.” Webster defines ‘beast’. "Any four-foot, animal; esp.. one of the larger animals, a per­ son who yields to his animal nature, beastly, of pertaining to. or like a beast; bestial, abominable, disgusting.” I believe you agree a burglar has all those qualifications. Many people have been ar­ rested. tried and convicted for killing such a beast while protecting their property How much more wrong can we go? Most of you like me have worked long and hard for the few possessions we have. It would be almost impossible to stand by and watch some beast cart it away - without stopp­ ing them one way or the other, and one way­ might be to kill them. If tlie thief wasn't protected by this law - we would soon sec a big drop in crime. As the law stands now - if you shoot a beast and only wound them, they can sue you and many times have collected. It's hard to understand why this defense is not being used. It must be the public is unaware that this information even exists. I believe any jury understanding this, would drop all charges. I hope this never happens to you and me. but. if so - let us use it as our defense. Lawton Home Delton, Mich. daughter recently asked me was "Arc airports really more important than schools?” Having been employed by a major airline for the past 18 years. I felt a little qualified, sort of prepared, and well-1 do not discuss my intelligence with anyone! With this in mind 1 answered her question. "Yes, airports arc more important than schools. If you don't believe me, ask any politician.” I also explained the importance of having a large airport in our community. Perish the .bought of having a business man or corpora­ tion executive flying into Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo or Battle Creek twice a year, ren­ ting a car, which cost at least $40, then having to drive all the way to Hastings, which would take at least 30 minutes. We could eliminate this embarrassing situation by spending millions of federal, state and local tax dollars to develop our own airport. Who knows, maybe a major airline would take notice and fly a 747 jumbo jet non-stop from Honolulu to Hastings, or better yet, a 747 from London, at which point we could call our airport the Hastings International Airport. With the millions and millions of federal, state and local tax dollars flying around our airport perhaps some loose change will find its way into our school system. I hope sobecause we are going to need lawyers, ar­ chitects. and etc. to build our airport. Having answered my daughter's questions I would like to ask one as well. “Whatever hap­ pened to our priorities? Sincerely, D. Owen Jones Hastings Film will discuss pornography To the editor: On Feb. 16. at 7 p.m., in the Hastings High School Lecture Hall, the film “A Winnable War” will be shown as a community service, sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association. This hard hitting film by wellknown author Dr. James Dobson, who spent 14 months on the Attorney General's Com­ mission on Pornography, will document the destructive impact of pornography on American families as well as outline what can be done at the local level to stem the tide of these materials. Please consider attending this film showing. There will be time for questions afterward, and opportunity after the close for those in­ terested in exploring the possibility of forming a local organization to share names and ad­ dresses. This issue deserves the prayerful consideration of each of us. May God be gracious to help us make a difference for Jesus Christ in this present day. Sincerely. Robert Mayo Co-Chairpersons for Film Showing Hastings Area Ministerial Association 1983-84 1984-85 1985-86 1986-87 1987-88 1988-89 Herron were among 80 other students hoping to be in the prestigious ensembles. After two days of intensive rehearsals at Redford Union High School, the girls travell­ ed to Ann Arbor. The concert marked the conclusion of the Midwestern music con­ ference attended by elementary, middle school, high school and collegiate music teachers from all over the Midwest. Should Michigan rename the Mackinac Bridge after Soapy? 7.65% 7.11 6.49 4.95 3.61 1.00 "Figures provided by Hastings Area Schools Meanwhile, state mandated programs have pushed up costs in special education by requiring more teachers dealing with more students; state budget cuts have reduced money supporting various special school pro­ grams; and delays in state aid payments have forced the schools to borrow money and pay interest costs. At the same time, a federal Internal Revenue Service ruling may delay collection of $625,000 in delinquent tax revenues for up to three years. The only way to offset the loss of revenue from factors beyond the con­ trol of the school board is to increase local support. Our school board and administrators recognize the importance of offering a good educational program. All of us need to be aware that the schools are listed on the resume of the community. If we are going to maintain our industries, maintain our local workforce, attract managers, doctors and profes­ sionals, prosper in retailing and keep our tax base for other services, we must maintain our schools. A second-rate school will result in a second-rate community. We urge you to find out more about how you can help in this election and to sup­ port the schools on March 28. Ethel Boze Bill Cook LaVerne Shook Extra Judges, cont. from page 1 Williamson said that report determined that the State Court Administrative Office "did not merit us as ranking high in caseloads for a third judge." Payant said his analysis concerning the need for additional trial court judgeships was made "primarily on the use of a statistical model which predicts the number of judges needed based on new case filings using the 1984 caseload and judicial workforce as the base year." The State Court Administrative Office, bas­ ed on that analysis, has recommended addi­ tional judgeships to circuit courts in Oakland, Kent. Newaygo. Oceana and Van Buren counties; to district courts in Detroit, Roseville-Fraser. Mt. Clemens and Clinton Township. Oakland County. East Lansing. Grand Rapids and Ionia; and to the Wayne County Probate Court. Payant’s letter, addressed to 5th Circuit Chief Judge Hudson E. Deming, said the decision on increasing the number of judges is a joint effon between local funding units and the state legislature. "If you believe there arc unique features of your court’s workload situation which would support the creation of an additional judgeship, you may of course take the necessary steps..." Payant told Deming in the letter. Payant did note that special circumstances exist in most courts that are drawbacks in us­ ing a statistical analysis based on existing caseloads. Some of those circumstances, he said, might include travel time forjudges in a multi-location court which Barry and Eaton counties have. Candidates, cont from page 1 Representing district number five is Theodore R. McKelvey. District five consists of Maple Grove, Assyria and Johnstown Townships plus a small portion of Nashville village. Paul Kiel represents district six, which en­ compasses Hope, Baltimore and Orangeville Township: And district seven (Prairieville and Barry township plus a small portion of Orangeville Township) is represented by Rae Hoare on the board. Those filing for candidacy will face a nomination vote to those offices in the primary election on Aug. 2. The general elec­ tion will be held on Nov. 8. The Hastings Lee Hatchler Last week Governor James Blanchard proposed that the Mackinac Bridge be renamed the “G. Mennen Williams Mackinac Bridge’’ after the former Michigan governor more commonly known as “Soapy” who died Feb. 2. Do you think the “Big Mac” should be renamed after Williams? Why or why not? Ethel Boze, Hastings: "I think it should be done very definitely. He was the driving force. It's too bad they wait until they die.” Bill Cook, Hastings: "I heard on the radio the other day that it had been brought up before but (Williams) didn’t want it done If that’s his wish, then it should be granted. But I don't have any objections one way or another." Banner Send form PS. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Ciass Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 6 - Thursday, February 11,1988 Subscription Rales: $13.00 per year in Barry County: $15.00 per year in adjoining counties; and 516.50 per year elsewhere. Dennis Neinhuis Morris Woods Dennis Neinhuis, Lake Odessa: ”1 definitely don't think so. I think it's (Mackinac) a regional name — Mackinaw Ci­ ty. Mackinac Island. I think if something is built and set as a memorial, I don’t think it’s, right to rename something." LaVerne Shook, Lake Odessa: "I think it's a good idea. He’s done an awful lot for us as far as I’m concerned." Lee Hatchler, Woodbury: "Really it doesn't (matter). I don't know what (Mackinaw City residents) think." Morris Woods, Hastings: "I think it's a good idea. He was one of the driving forces to get it done. He had a great love for the bridge and he's going to be buried on Mackinac Island." Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 11, 1988 Obituaries ____________________ J John W. Sims, Sr. Hickory Comers - John W. Sims, Sr., 79, of 2242 Midlake Dr., Hickory Comers, passed away Friday, February 5, 1988 at the Beverly Manor Nursing Home near Plainwell after a short illness. Mr. Sims was born October 30, 1908 in Pontiac, Illinois, the son of George and Mayme (McCuIlom) Sims. He spent his early life in Illinois and most of his adult life in the Kalama­ zoo, Augusta and Bellevue areas. He lived at his present residence for the past 30 years. Mr. Sims was employed for 10 years at the former Brunswick Corporation School Divi­ sion of Kalamazoo where he retired in 1970. He was a member of the Richland Masonic Lodge, No. 217 F. & A.M., the Gull Lake Bible Church, the battle Creek & Grand Rapids Scoltish Rite, Kalamazoo Retired Masons, the Augusta Writers Group and the Peninsula Writers Group at Gull Lake. He wrote poems and short stories. He was also a former volun­ teer with the Gull Lake Ambulance Service. Mr. Sims is survived by his wife, the former Ellen Lu nd strom of the Beverly Manor Nurs­ ing Home; two daughters Mrs. Robert (Mari­ lyn) Lutz of Seresco and Mrs. Gerald (Lola Joanne) Houvener of Bartow, Florida; one son, retired Ll Col. John W. Sims, Jr. of Tampa, Florida; 13 grandchildren; 10 great­ grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lola Kunz of Zephyr Hills, Florida; two brothers, William S. Sims of Brandon, Florida and George Sims of Pompano Beach, Florida; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Febru­ ary 8,1988 at the Gull Lake Bible Church with Pastor Lee Smith officiating. Burial was at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens, Battle Creek, Michigan. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Beatrice C. Cutler HASTINGS - Beatrice C. Culler, 85, of Hastings, died Wednesday, February 3,1988 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mrs. Culler was bom on September 22,1902 in Litchfield, Mi., the daughter of Frank and Bernice (Turrell) Parker. She married Harold C. Cutler on December 25, 1920 in Ionia. She operated the Blue Ribbon Grill in Middleville for 10 years. Mrs. Cutler was a life member of Chapter #17 O.E.S., past matron and past president of Barry County Association O.E.S., past presi­ dent of the Lucille Smalley Cub, Hastings Chapter #7 O.E.S., Busy Bee Cub, Parmelee United Methodist Church and United Method­ ist Women. She was the organist for Parmelee United Methodist Church and played at the Provincial House and Thornapple Manor weekly to entertain patients there. Mrs. Culler is survived by her husband, Harold; three sons, George D. Culler of Mason, Theodore Lee Cutler of Spring Lake, David A. Cutler of Middleville; one daughter, Mrs. Ted (Phyllis) D. Armstrong of Lake Odessa; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one brother, Donald Parker of Ionia; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret Claire Cutler. Funeral services were held Saturday, Febru­ ary 6 at Parmelee United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Adam Chyrowski officiating. Eastern Star Memorial Services were held Saturday under the auspices of Hastings Chap­ ter #7 O.E.S. Burial was at Garfield Park Cemetery, Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to Parmelee United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home. ATTEND SEMES Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPA1 CHURCH. Corner ol Broadway and Center, in Harting* MS-3014 The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir. 9 p.m Church School and Adult Education, 9:30 a.m. Holy Euchariat. 10 30 a.m Weekday Eucharist* Wednesday, 7 15 a.m. Thur* day. 7 p.m Call lor information about youth choir. BiHe Study, youth group and other activities. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hatting* Michigan, C Kent Keller Pallor. Eileen Higbee. Dir Christian Ed Sunday. Jan 10 9 30 and H 00 Morning Wonhrp Service! Nuroery provided. Broodcau of 9 30lerviceover WBCH AM and FM 930 Church School dosses for all age!. 1030 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room 11.30 Children * Church. 5.30 Confirms t»on Class in die Dining Hoorn <i 30 Junior High Youth. 630 Senior High Youth Tuesday. Jan 13 9 00 Presbytery Meeting in Sonctury and Hall Wednesday. Jan. 13 12 30 Circle 3, al the home of Ague, Smith. 7:30 Chancel Choir practice FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street. Hastinp. Ml 49058 Phone (616| 9459574 David B Nelson. Jr Pastor Phone 9459574. Sunday Feb. 14 • 9.00 a.m Children'! Choir. 9:30 a.m. Church School. 10.30 a.m. Collee Fellowship. 10 30 a m. Radio Broadcast WBCH. 11:00 a m Worihip It Is No Secret ". Mark 1 40-45 2:00 pm. Lansing District Conference Holl United Methodist Church 5:00 p m Mi Hi Youth Fellowship. 6 00 p.m Sr Hi Youth Fellowship Monday. Feb 15 ■ 7 00 p.m. Scouts Tuesday. Feb 16 - 6 30 p.m UM Men "Ladies Appreciation" with reserva­ tions Program "Bryce and the Mel hotones Wednesday. Feb 16 • 3.00 p m Cub Den, 7.00 p.m . Ash Wednesday Service Pastor'* Cabinet to follow Thurs­ day. Feb 17. 12 noon Lenten Lunch. 6:30 p m Webelos, 6 30 pm Bell Choir. 7:30 p m Chancel Cho-r Saturday. Feb 20. 1988 6 30 p m Goodwill Class GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 9459414 Sunday. Feb 14 8 45 Church School (all age*) 10:00 Wor*hip • Holy Communion Church Council after Thursday. Feb 11 • 4 15 Children s Chr. 7 30 Sr Chur Tuesday Feb 16 9 30 Wordwatcher* 700 Bd Elder* Ash Wednesday. Feb 17 • 7:00 Holy Communion. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Stale Road Pastor J A Campbell Phone 9452285 Sunday School 945 a_m.; Worship 11am.; Evening Service 7 pan.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broad­ way. Rev David D Garrett Phone 948-2229 Parsonage. 9453195 Church. Where a Christian espenence makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m Worship Service; 6 p m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p m. Wednesday Prayer. HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH IU7 E. Marshall Rev Slcven Palm Pastor Sunday Morning Sunday School - 10:00 Morning Worship Service 1100 Evening Service ■ 7 30 Prayer Meeting Wednesday Night - 7 .10. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Satur­ day Mass 4 30 pm Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confessions Saturday 4:004 30 p.m. HASTINGS GtlACF BRETHREN. The Bible, the V nole bible, ard Nothing But the Bible.' 600 Powell Rd. Uevin Eady. Pastor. 945a?49. Worship t<*rvicc 10:30 a.m Sunday School. 9 45. chases for all Sunday Evening Family Hour. 6 00 (Elem Bible Quu Teams at 5 00;. Bible Study. Tues. at 7.30 p.m. with SMM club lor girls and GBB dub for boys CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway. Rev. James B. Leiuman Pastor Sunday Services^9:45a.m. Sunday School Hour: 11 00 a.m Morning Worshi| Service; 600 pm. Evening Service Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teen* and Children COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODILT CHURCHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating Country Chapel Church School 900 am. Worship 10:15 a.m. Banfield Church. Worship Service 9:00: Church School Monday. 4:15 Io 5:30 p.m. LANDMARK BAPTIST CHAPEL. 116 N. Michigan Hastings (COA Bldg 1 aercsa from Hastings Savings It Loan. Maurice Hammond, paslor Sunday School 10 a m. worship I! a m. Evening 6 p.m. Wednes­ day 7 p.m. pray meeting and Bible r“' call 948-8817 for localion. The Church Page is Brought t<“ j Through the Hostings Bar-' . and these Public Spirited 7 rm»: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS a LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance for your Life. Home. Business and Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hastings — Nashville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" -110$. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan X_______________ ______________ -_______________________ FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 1. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 9458004 Kenneth W Gamer. Pastor. James R. Bar­ rett. Aaat. to the pastor in youth. Sunday Services: Sunday School 945 a m. Morn­ ing Worship 11:00 s.m Evening Worship 6 pm. Wednesday, Family Night. 6:30 AW ANA Grades K thru 6, 7:00 p m. Senior High Youth (Hmueman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir). Saturday 10 to 11 a m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morning ser­ vice broadcast WBCH. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Hanover. Hastings. Leonard Davis. Pastor. Ph 948-2256 oe 9459429. Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a m . Worship 11 a m.. Youth 5 p.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 pm. Nursery tot all services. Wednesday: CYC 6:45 p m., prayer and Bible study 7 pm. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. MI 49058 Norman Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945 2934 office. 948-4201 home. Schedule ol services: Sunday. Wor­ ship 10 a.m.. Bible School 11 a.m.. Even­ ing service 6 pm Wednesday, Bible Study 7 pjn. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 Robert Mayo, pastor. phone 9454995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Gdfce: 945 a.m. Sunday Schnd. 11:00 a.m Morning Worship. 600 p.m. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Yuulh Meeting. Nursery lor all services, transportation provided to and front morn­ ing servKTS. Prayer meeting. 7:00 pm. Wednesday. Delton Area DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. 12145 Doster Rd. Rev. Donald Jansen. Pastor. Phone 664 *811 Sunday morning worship 9 30 a.m. Sunday School 11.00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi. S . Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 6252285 Sunday School at 10 a.m.: Wor­ ship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 7 p.m.: Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor A nusuon ol St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Saturday Mass 6:30 p m Sunday Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Mary Horn officating Banlield Sunday School 900 Banfield Worship 9.30 Country Chapel Sunday School 9 30. Country Chapel Wor­ ship 1030 Claude A. Demond Florence E. Christiansen Earl R. Hawkins KISSIMMEE, FLA - Claude Arthur Demond, of Kissimmee Florida, died Monday morning February 8, 1988. Mr. Demond was bom on May 1, 1904 in a log cabin in Woodland township. He lived all his life in Barry County and farmed. He had attended Wellman schools, and graduated from Hastings High School. He was married to Velma Coolbaugh on June 2, 1927. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last Jure. He was a member of the Woodgrove Parish in Coats Grove. Mr. Demond is survived by his wife, Velma; a daughter, Mrs. Frank (Joyce) Algate of Goshen, Ind.; two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Demond of Bumips, Mich, and Mr. and Mrs. Kent Demond of Kissimmee, Fla.; eight grand­ children; seven great grandchildren; a host of relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held at Osceola Memorial Gardens, Kissimmee, Fla., with the Rev. Elvin Miller officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodgrove Parish Coats Grove. HASTINGS - Florence E. Christiansen, 78, of 550 E. Sager Rd., Hastings, died Sunday, February 7, 1988 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Christiansen was bom on January 16, 1910, in Baltimore Twp., Bany County, the daughter of Ernest and Nina (Whitworth) Matteson. She was raised in Baltimore Twp. and attended the McOmber School and Hast­ ings High School. She was married to Lawrence B. Chirstiansen on September 28, 1928. She was a life long resident in Baltimore Twp., until moving to her present address on Sager Rd. She was a member of Hendershot Ladies Aid, Barry Extension and was a long time 4-H leader. Mrs. Christiansen is survived by two daught­ ers, Mrs. Ronald (Louise) Cunningham and Mrs. Duane (Maxine) Jones of Hastings; four sons, Leland Christiansen of Holiday, Fla., Mason Christiansen of Hastings, Lyle Christ­ iansen of Potterville, and Nyle Christiansen of Delton; 26 grandchildren, 22 great grandchil­ dren, 10 step-grandchildren, 7 step-great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Beatrice Sentz of Bonita Springs, FIs.; one brother, Lawrence Matteson of Dowling; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence on June 5, 1978 and a grandson, Richard Christiansen. Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. Bernard Blair officiating. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Prairieville Community Church. HASTINGS - Earl R. Hawkins, 63, of 1660 E. State St., Hastings died Sunday, February 7, 1988 at Pennock Hospital Mr. Hawkins was bora on August 6,1924 in Hastings, the son of Victor and Edith (Lester) Hawkins. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended schools there. He was married to Ruby J. (Leonard) Hawk­ ins on January 20, 1967. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Co. for 37 years, retiring in 1978. Mr. Hawkins is survived by his wife, Ruby; one daughter, Edith Hawkins of Nashville; four step-sons, Donald and Ronald Hawkins of Hastings, Lawrence Hawkins of Grand Rapids, David J. Brod beck LAKE ODESSA - David J. Brodbeck, 61, of Lake Odessa died Saturday, February 6, 1988 from an industrial accident in Lansing. Mr. Brodbeck was born on April 21,1926 in Woodland Twp., the son of Paul and Florence (Jordan) Brodbeck. He graduated from Wood­ land High School in 1944. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was married to Joan Jackson on April 2,1955. She passed away January 31, 1981. He lived and fanned in the Lake Odessa area and was employed at the B.O.C. Plant of General Motors in Lansing since March of 1952. He was a member of the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. Mr. Brodbeck is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Betty) Bennett, Mrs. Kurt (Barba­ ra) Ackerson and Nancy Brodbeck all of Lake Odessa and Mrs. Carl (Gloria) Miller of Holt; one son, Kenneth of Lake Odessa; two grand­ children; six brothers, Richard and Paul of Woodland, Russell, Carroll, Willard and Larry of Lake Odessa; five sisters, Patricia Ellcey of Grand Rapids, Helen Miske of Lansing, Mary Ulrey of Indiana, Jackie Meade of Marshall and Carolyn Brecheisen of Woodland; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Tues­ day, February 9, 1988 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church with Rev. Eniard Unseth, Rev. George Speas- and Rev. Ward Pierce offi­ ciating. Burial was at the Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kilpatrick Brethren Church. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Florence Cisler CLARKSVILLE - Florence Cisler, 69, of 9128 Bell Rd., Clarksville, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 2, 1988. Mrs. Cisler was bom on January 13,1919 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Albert and Rose (Kon) Martin. She married Victor Cisler on June 21, 1937 in Ionia County. She was a past employee of Root-Lowell Manufacturing Company and also lived and farmed with her husband in the Clarksville area. Mrs. Cisler is survived by her husband, Victor, one son, Jack Cisler of Clarksville; one daughter, Linda Wood of Alto; five grandchil­ dren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Ed Martin of Lowell; two sisters, Dorothy Fisher of Saranac and Edna Rash of Lowell. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 1988 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville with burial at the Clarksville Cemetery. and Carl Pickens of Hastings; four grandchil­ dren; two brothers, Myron Hawkins of Hast­ ings, Keith Hawkins of Battle Creek; one sister, Esther Gross of Grand Rapids; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Venunarie Hawkins and Mildred Todd; two brothers, Paul and Kenneth Hawkins. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 11, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. Richard Taggart officiating. There will be no funeral home visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Florence S. Lang RICHLAND - Mrs. Florence Sergeant Lang, formerly of 591 S. Gull Lake Dr., Richland, passed away Saturday, February 6, 1988 at the Provincial House Nursing Home in Hastings. Mrs. Lang was bom on April 2, 1891 in Kalamazoo and had been a resident of this area all of her Ufe. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo, the Kalamazoo Friday Club, the Ladies of the Lake, the American Red Cross and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. Lang was preceded in death by her husband, Jules H. Lang in 1961 and by a daughter, Mary Lang in 1976. Mrs. Lang is survived by a son, Lewis Lang of Hastings; three granddaughters, Katherine Haines of Marshall, Cynthia Wilcox of Hast­ ings, Pamela Barney of South Elgin, IL; and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Febru­ ary 9, at Truesdale Funeral Home, Westnedge and Milham, w5th the Rev. Willard Curtis offi­ ciating. Burial was at Mountain Home Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to YWCA Camp Newago, 25 Sheldon Blvd., S.E., Grand Rapids, 49503 oc the CK & S Restoration Fund, Charleton Park, Hastings, MI 49058. Margaret M. Bull BELLEVUE - Margaret M. Bull, 74, of 8402 Wolf Rd., Bellevue died Tuesday, February 9, 1988 at the Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Bull was born February 21, 1913 in Barry County, the daughter of Lester and Lena (Lovell) Wolff. She was raised in the Barry County area and attended the Maple Grove Schools. She was married to Clarence R. Bull on April 10, 1930. She was employed about 10 years at the former Barry County Medical Facility, retiring in 1978. She and her husband lived at the present address since 1943 engaged in fanning. “ Mrs. Bull is survived by six sisters, Eleonor Miller of Battle Creek, Leona Jones of Delton, Alberta Kenyon of Middleville, Mildred Hauck of Miami, Fla., Dorothy Brisben of Arizonia and Alice Hokanson of Hastings; one brother, Raymond Wolff of Dowling, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence on December 20, 1981. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 12, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Rev. David B. Nelson Jr. officiating. Burial will be at the Wilcox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Diease Foundation. Amy Lenore Kauffman CLARKSVILLE - Amy Lenore Kauffman, 97, of Clarksville, died Tuesday, February 9, 1988 at the Provincial House, Hastings. Mrs. Kauffman was bom on February 25, 1890 in Santa Ana Calif., the daughter of Julius and Alida (Gilbert) Kauffman. She attended schools in Santa Ana and Los Angelos. She was married to John Kauffman on May 18,1914 in Santa Ana. They moved to Clarks­ ville in 1916 and purchased the Clarksville Garage in 1918. Mrs. Kauffman was preceded in death by her husband, John in 1960; a sister, Stella; and a brother, Lloyd. Mrs. Kauffman is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, Febru­ ary 12, at 2 p.m., at Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville, with the Rev. Arthur Ruder offi­ ciating. Burial will be in Clarksville Cemetery. Lucille A. Bowden MASON - Lucille A. Bowden, 78, of 2352 Dobie Rd., Mason, ML formerly of Hastings, died Saturday, February 6,1988 at Thomapple Manor. •. f ■ , Mrs. Bowden was bom November 30,1909 in Lodi Town, MI., the daughter of Charles and 1 Edna (Maug) Bassett. She came to Hastings as a child and attended Hastings Schools graduat­ ing in 1929. She was married to James A. Bowden on July 30,1964. They moved to Lansing in 1953 from Hastings and lived in Florida for about 20 years following her retirement. She then moved to Bad Axe in 1984 and to Mason in 1986. She was employed at former Miller Dairy Stores in Hastings, Fl Wayne, Indiania and Ann Arbor for many years and was employed for 11 years at Arbaugh Department Store in Lansing retiring in 1964. Mrs. Bowden is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Douglas (Cathryn) Hine of Mason; four granddaughters; and one brother, Clay Bassett of Hastings. She was preceded in death by one sister, Lucy Bassett, one brother, Reid Bassett and her husband James in May of 1980. Graveside services were held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 9, 1988 at the Hastings Riverside Cemetery with Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Need A Loan? Luella E. Jones HICKORY CORNERS - Luella E. Jones, 90, of 14410 Kellogg School Rd., Hickory Comers, passed away Sunday, February 7, 1988 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She had been in poor health for some time. Mrs. Jones was bom January 2, 1898 in Kalamo Twp., Eaton County, the daughter of Warren and Louisa (McGinnis) Trowbridge. She attended the Eaton County Schools. She was married to Rev. Victor E. Jones in 1914 and assisted him in Methodist Pastorates in the Hillsdale and Marcellus Sunfield and 14 years at the Hickory Comers Methodist Church. They made Hickory Comers their permanent home in 1922 and raised their fami­ ly there. Mrs. Jones was employed for many years in the Housekeeping Department at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was a member of the Hickoty Comers Ladies Aide and the Bernard Historical Socie­ ty. She was very active with the youth groups in the local churches and also a 4-H leader. She was an avid lover of flowers, and raised chick­ ens, birds and fish as a hobby. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1963; a daughter, Deretha in 1932; two sons, Vernon in 1927 and Paul in 1947. Mrs. Jones is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Ethel Bard of Hickory Comers, Mrs. Eva Phillips of N.C. and Hickory Comers, Mrs. Duane (Vera) Newington of Venice, Fla., and Mrs. Farrell (Lois) Stiehm of Upper Marlboro, MD; two sons, Floyd and Roland both of Hick­ ory Comers, 34 grandchildren; 80 great grand­ children; and six great, great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 10 at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Elmer Faust officiating. Burial was at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association or the Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Hastings City Bank Has Money to Lend And we want to lend it to you so you can get what you want, now. At Hastings City Bank, get­ ting a loan is a quick and sim­ ple procedure. In fact, in most cases, you’ll have your money on the very same day you apply for it. So, what are you waiting for? To get the money you want, talk to us, today. fastings? (flip Bank safe and sound banking Oltices in: Hastings 150 W. Court Middleville 435 Arlington Bellevue 115 N. Main Nashville 203 N. Main FDt€ �The Hastinas Banner — Thursday, February 11, 1988 — Page 5 Hastings Lenten Lunches to begin Thursday, Feb. 18 David B. Nelson Jr.. President of the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, an­ nounces that Lenten luncheons will be held each Thursday at noon beginning. Feb. 18. A light lunch will be served at noon follow­ ed by a short devotional service at 12:25 p.m. The Lenten Luncheon, held by the First United Methodist Church of Hastings, will be over by 1 p.m. The speaking schedule is: Feb. 18. Rev. David B. Nelson Jr.. First United Methodist Local Marriage Licenses — Church: Feb. 25. Father Leon Pohl. St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church; March 3. Rev. G. Kent Keller. First Presbyterian Church; March 10. Rev. David Garrett. Church ol God; March 17. Rev. James Campbell. Assembly of God Church; and March 24, Samuel Price. First United Methodist Church. The public is invited to attend any or all of the luncheons. A free-will offering will be taken at the table to cover cost of the lunch. Tink Furman. 22. Hastings and Patricia Hayes. 17. Hastings. Kirk Forman. 27. Hastings and Cindra Murphy. 25. Hastings. Daniel Rietman. 30. Middleville and Susan Greenman. 42. Middleville. BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following arc the most popular vidcocassettcs as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1988, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. County ‘snowbirds’ to meet in Florida Feb. 24 Boulter-Emery united in marriage August 8 Kimberly Sue Boulter and Lance Michael Emery were united in holy matrimony on Aug. 8, 1987, at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Rev. Faust officiated. Special music was provided by Pastor Paul Deal and Dawn Boulter. Parents of the bride are Dale and Marylon Boulter of Kingsbury Road, Delton. The groom's mother is Pat and step-father Bruce Frohriep of Delton. The bride wore a white gown with a bustle of Chantilly lace with a matching hat and veil. She carried a white Bible and a bouquet of roses with spider mums and baby's breath. She was ushered down the aisle by her father. The groom wore a white tuxedo and tails. The groomsmen were attired in light silver tuxedos and tails. Best man was Dale S. Boulter Jr. Groomsmen were the groom’s brother John and the groom's cousin. Jim Emery. Turk Boulter, brother of the bride, was the junior groomsman. Ringbearer was Josh Harvath, cousin of the bride. Ushers were Jason Morgan and Ricky Roe. Gift­ bearers were Charles Harvath Jr. Travis Kingsbury and Rodney Armstrong. The maid of honor was Dawn Boulter. Bridesmaids were Roxann Morrison and Brenda Reed. Junior bridesmaid was Jenny Morgan and flowergirl was Jessica Sager. The bridesmaides wore alternating pink and lavender gowns with matching halos. The brides' train was carried by Angie Arm­ strong, Mellisa and Jessica Harvath, cousin's of the bride. Guest book was attended by Chris Frohriep, sister of the groom. Servers were Shelly Frohriep, sister of the groom. Lisa Roe, Deb Bagley and Doreen Boulter, cousins of the bride. Maier and mistress of ceremonies were Kay and Denny Morgan, friends of the bride. Flower arrangements and bouquets were made by Maggie Aukerman of Delton. A beautiful fountain cake was made by Marlene Kimmey of Delton. Food was catered by Dick and Betty Barnum and Wayne and Alice Gales both of Hickory Comers. The Ladies Auxilary of Faith United Church served at the dinner which followed the ceremony. Gifts were opened by the bride and groom at the American Legion Hall in Hickory Comers. Food and drink were pro­ vided throughout the night for the guests. Music was provided by the D.J's of Cloverdale. Kim opened the ceremony at the Legion by singing their favorite song “Nobody Loves Me Like You Do", to the groom. The wedding and ceremony were videotaped by Rod and Vickie Thomas of Hastings and Lonnie Dew of Detroit. Photos were taken by Lakeside Studios, Don Humphies, and son-in-law. The couple honeymooned in Toronto, Canada, as well as Niagara Falls for two weeks. They then returned to their home in Hickory Comers. The bride is an 1987 graduate of Delton, and is presently employed by Ellie's Place in Delton. She is attending Kalamazoo Valley Community College. The groom is employed by Felpausch in Delton, and is attending his third year at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. He is working toward his masters in psychology, Kim's plans are in the social field working with children. MacDonald-Hartman announce engagement Mr. and^Mrs. Bry ce L. MacDonald of Ver­ montville are pleased in announcing the engagement of their daughter Kelly Nona to Scott L. Hartman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hartman of Lansing. Kelly is a 1981 graduate of Maple Valley Jr. Sr. High School and also is a 1986 graduate of Lansing Community College. Scott is a 1982 graduate of Sexton High School. Both Kelly and Scott are currently employed with the Accident Fund of Michigan in Lansing. A May 14 wedding is being planned. * Computers * • J I ’ MS/DOS Compatible R * Turbo Motherboard I * 512k Memory I ‘ AT Style Keyboard S I * Amber Monographics Monitor ’ Parallel Port I ’DOS 3.1 | ’ Software Included 19. "Dorf on Golf' (J2) 20. "Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet" (Polygram) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS 1. "Dirty Dancing" (Vestron) 2. "Roxanne" (RCA-Columbia) 3. "Lethal Weapon" (Warner) 4. "The Secret of My Success" (MCA) 5. "Dragnet” (MCA) 6. "Outrageous Fortune" (Touchstone) 7. "The Believers" (HBO) 8. "Predator" (CBS-Fox) 9. "Platoon" (HBO) 10. “Summer School" (Paramount) 11. "The Fourth Protocol” (Lorimar) 12. “La Bamba" (RCA-Columbia) 13. "Hany and the Hendersons" (MCA) 14. “Tin Men" (Touchstone) 15. "Hollywood Shuffle" (Virgin) 16. "Raising Arizona" (CBS-Fox) 17. "Extreme Prejudice" (IVE) 18. "Masters of the Universe" (Warner) 19. "Gardens of Stone" (CBS-Fox) 20. "House II: The Second Story" (New World) VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. "Lady and the Tramp" (Disney) 2. "Callanetics" (MCA) 3. ''Jane Fonda's Low Impact Aerobic Workout” (Lorimar) 4. "Dirty Dancing" (Vestron) 5. "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" (Paramount) 6. "An American Tail" (MCA) 7. "Jane Fonda's New Workout" (Lorimar) 8. "The Godfather" (Paramount) 9. "Pink Floyd The Wall" (MGM-UA) 10. “La Bamba” (RCA-Columbia) 11. "Sleeping Beauty" (Disney) 12. "Predator" (CBS-Fox) 13. "TopGun" (Paramount) 14. "Grateful Dead: So Far" (6 West) 15. “Scarfacc" (MCA) 16. "The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 17. "Crocodile Dundee" (Paramount) 18. "Kathy Smith's Body Basics" (JCI) As a result of the generous contributions in Hastings and surrounding areas, more gift certificates and other door prizes are available than ever before. After the luncheon, a short business meeting will be held as well as awarding of prizes, and an interesting program by local talent. The annual Barry County carry-in luncheon will be held as it has been for several years in the Kiwanis Hall in Bradenton. Fla., on Feb. 24. This active organization usually hosts from 160 to 200 Barry County residents and their guests who live in or visit Florida in the winter. John Jones. 38. Hickory Corners and Lorainne Lewis, 25, Middleville Matthew Mikolajczyk. 20. Bellevue and Sandra Ehredt. 18. Dowling. Thomas DeCostcr. 24. Marshfield. Wi. and Monique Cichy. 20. Delton. For Home and Business ARRIS MATRIX 501 W. State St. Brought to you exclusively by.:. Hastings, MI 49058 616-948-9637 Music Center $ s79500 + tax $ Introductory Special I Stop in for a FREE copy of: “THE HUMAN INTERFACE" 130 W. State St., Downtown Hastings FREE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE Um our Convenient Court Street Entrance (A hard disk organizer) jj Gilmore Jewelers Neff-Leonard announce engagement Super Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Neff of Shipshewana, IN., are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Yvonne, to Ronald Leonard, son of Steve and Susan Leonard of Lake Odessa. Yvonne is a 1986 graduate of Sturgis High School and is currently employed at Yoder Department Store in Shipshewana. Ron is a 1986 graduate of Lakewood High School and is currently employed at Excel! Enterprises of Woodland. A July wedding is planned. February 13th 9 a.m. til 6 p.m. Special Prices at Special Hours for special people like you! 9:00 a.m. til 11 a.m. 11 a.m. til 12:00 noon 12 noon til 1:00 p.m. Solid Yellow Gold Solid Yellow Gold Solid Yellow Gold y* Carat 19 Diamond Waterfall Ring ‘A Carat 19 Diamond Waterfall Ring One Carat 19 Diamond Waterfall Ring Reg. $350.00 Sale $199rO(T One Hour Special. s149 Reg. $600.00 Sale-$299^0 One Hour Special $249 Reg. $1000.00 Sale-$499^0 One Hour Special s399 tiff Spindler-Horn announce engagement 1:00 p.m. til 2:00 p.m. Dr. and Mrs. James Spindler arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heidi Sue. to Michael R. Hom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hom of Grand Blanc. Heidi is a 1981 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1985 graduate of Alma College. She is currently completing graduate studies at Central Michigan University. Michael is a 1982 graduate of Grand Blanc High School and a 1987 graduate of Central Michigan University. He is currently attending Mid­ America College of Funeral Services in Jef­ fersonville, Ind. A May 7 wedding is planned. Tobias-Duke announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Tobias of 391 N. Clark Rd.. Nashville, announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Tammi, to David T. Duke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Duke of Bronson. The bride-elect graduated from Maple Valley High School and attended Kellogg Community College. Her fiance graduated from Bronson High School. Both are employed by Felpausch Food Center. The wedding will be May 28. On Feb. 18. Grace Bronson, will be celebrating her 90th birthday. Her family would like to surprise her with a card shower. Her address is: Grace Bronson. Provincial House A-15. Hastings. MI 49058. 4:00 p.m. ’til 6:00 p.m. 14 K Yellow Gold 7 inch Triple Herringbone Bracelet Reg 599 95 SaIe-449-W 14K Yellow 14K Yellow Gold Gold V* Carat 7 Diamond Cluster Ring 18 inch Reg. $400.00 SaleAWAOtJ Grace Bronson to observe 90th birthday 2:00 p.m. til 4:00 p.m. One Hour Special. s149 One Hour Special SOQ95 7 Diamond Freeform Ring Herringbone Neckchain Reg 5239 95 Sale-54-^99- Special Reg. $250.00 Sale4449^tr _ One Hour S/Z 095 One Hour Special . Gilmore Jewelers 102 EAST STATE STREET Solid Yellow Gold Triple HASTINGS MICHIGAN s8995 945-9572 Layaway �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 11, 1988 A .1.58 grade point average has placed Dave Byrne, son of Bill and Heidi Byrne, on Hope College's fall semester Dean’s List. Byrne currcnty is a political science major seeking a degree in pre-law. Hope College is a Christian liberal arts col­ lege located in Holland. Local student on Hope’s Deans List Let us be your Valentine You’ll love us while we help you lose up to 25 pounds in six short weeks on our nutritionally sound weight­ loss program. No shots, no drugs and no hunger! Follow your heart to Diet Center today for a free, n<H>bligation consultation. We can change your life! t-^. . I I1P| Center The weigbl-lou proftuionab. 8 o 5 — Call Today 948-4033 for FREE Consultation 1615 South Bedford Road, M-37 (Next to Cappon Oil), Hastings, Ml Ph. 948-4033 • Or call our other Diet Center in Plainwell Ph. 685-6881 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 7 a.rr.. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon . _ C 1988 Diet Center, Inc. Ann Landers Epileptics have special group Dear Ann Landers: 1 read with interest the letter from the woman who felt that she had been discriminated against because of her epilepsy. She signed herself. "High Tech Problem in San Jose." I would like to call your attention to a na­ tional organization that deals specifically with this type of problem. It is the Epilepsy Foun­ dation of America. 4351 Garden City Dr.. Landover, Md. 20785. The toll-free number is (800) EFA-1000. There are local affiliates throughout the United States that offer ad­ vocacy counseling to people who have bcei. fired, demoted, etc., because of this disorder. On Long Island, the Epilepsy Foundation of Naussau County has provided assistance in many such cases. It is a sad commentary iitthis day ami age of heightened awareness that people with epilep­ sy are still plagued by age-old myths and misconceptions. In this woman's case, four years of exemplary service were ignored because of a single seizure. Statistics show that she may not have another seizure for four more years (or maybe forever), but her oncepromising career is now marred by this single experience. Thank you for helping us educate the public. - Hannon Putter, Ph.D., Executive Director, Epilepsy Center, Garden City, N.Y. Dear H.P.: I have received hundreds of let­ ters from people who decry the widespread ig­ norance of this disorder. They asked me to emphasize the fact that the majority of people with epilepsy are employable and most cases can be controlled with proper medication. Thank you for sending on the address and phone number so my readers can obtain infor­ mation and guidance. 1 have seen the material and it is excellent. Ma/e ‘Maid of honor? Dear Ann Landers: I plan to be married in August of 1988. My fiance (Dan) and I are making plans for the wedding and we have hit a snag. If ever 1 needed advice from Ann Landers it is now. My closest friend in the whole world is a guy named Scott. We grew up together and he has stood by me through thick and thin. I have decided that Scott should be my maid of honor. When I told Dan that Scott was my choice he said it was a ridiculous idea and that people would think I Was nuts. We talked a long time and I explained that Scott really deserved the honor. Finally, Dan said it was OK with him. but I should expect a lot of criticism. The wedding is going to be scmiformal. Dan and 1 plan to have four attendants each. We both want it to be a memorable event. Please tell me if you think my idea is too far out. - Seeking Help in Nebraska. Dear Seeking: I am a strong believer in peo­ ple doing their own thing, but there are certain traditions that should be respected if for no other reason than to acknowledge the sanctity of the occasion. Ask Dan if he will invite Scott to be one of His attendants. You can then ask a sister, cousin or female friend to be your maid of honor. A doctor’s welcome... Dear Ann Landers: My husband is a physician. He frequently receives thank-you notes from patients and appreciates them all. The question: Should he reply? — Doctor’s Wife in Warren. Pa. Dear Wife: The question of whether or not to say "thank you" for a thank you is highly Eirsonal There is no obligation to do so. owever, if the thank you is especially mov­ ing and the recipient is touched by it. it’s perfectly proper. I have, on occasion, written to say "thank you" for a thank you, and will probably do so again. Of working mothers, moccasins Dear Ann Landers: This letter is for “N.Y.C.” who was distressed about a friend who returned to work when her baby was six weeks old. (She felt lucky to find a day-care center that would lake such a tiny infant.) 1 work because I have to. and 1, too. relum­ ed to work when my child was six weeks old. But 1 was lucky to have had a wonderful boss, terrific co-workers and the kind of office set­ up that could accommodate my baby. I went to the office five days a week with my child tucked under my arm. And by the way. Ann Landers, I don’t "have it all." I am raising this child alone. There is no time or energy to invest in a rela­ tionship right now. Each of us must make our own decisions, based on need and circumstances. People who , make wholesale judgments about what is rig.it A&Wgives you cold savings and a offer. for everyone should, in the old Indian pro­ verb, "Walk a mile in the other person's moc­ casins" before deciding what others should do. 1 have a fulfilling career and a healthy, hap­ py child, and I would never be so presump­ tuous as to tell N.Y.C. or you, Ann. what to do in your life. -- J.M. in Los Angeles. Dear J.M.: If you wrote an advice column you had darned well better be prepared to tell people what to do with their lives or you would be useless. People who look to me for guidance expect clcar-cut, unequivocal, no-nonsense answers, and I am not afraid to give them. I am well aware that the inability to make a decision can be infinitely more damaging and produce more anxiety than making the wrong one. I refuse to budge from my initial stand. Mothers of infants who must work have no choice, but mothers who can stay home with their babies should do so for six months minimum and one year, if possible, to insure the proper bonding. You were lucky, J.M., to have had an of­ fice set-up that allowed you to bring your baby to work every day. I know of precious few workplaces where this is possible. So, when you talk about moccasins, bear in mind that yours were quite special. Cousin is uninvited house pest Dear Ann Landers: My husband’s cousin, Timothy, has been living with us for a year and a half. He is 16 years old and helps my husband in his landscaping business. This kid is driving my crazy. He isn’t work- ing because it is winter and he refuses to go to school. His room smells like dirty socks. He won't do his chores and he makes messes all over the house. I've talked to my husband about the boy's personal hygiene. He says 1 am right, but he won't make him leave. Timothy's father lives in town but he has never shown any interest in the boy. His mother lives with her new husband in southern Texas, and it is obvious that she doesn't want to be bothered by him either. I was never asked if Tim could live with us. He was forced on me and now I'm afraid I'll never be rid of him. We have been married for four years and want to have a family. But until Tim leaves, his room can never by a nursery. What should I do? -Desperate in Dallas. Dear Desperate: Get pregnant. Then give Tim a choice: get counseling and clean up his act or he's out of the house. This poor kid has had a lol of rejection ir. his young life. He needs professional help. I hope he gets it. Do you have questions about sex, but nobody you can talk to about them? Ann Landers' newly revised booklet. ' 'Sex and the Teenager,' ‘ will give you the answers you need. To receive a copy, send $2.50 plus a self-addressed, stamped No. 10 envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. 111. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Lake Odessa News The Shear Shop - Beauty Shop at 940 Fourth Avenue, Lake Odessa, is now under new management as Jeannine Stahl is now on duly. The Lake Odess Save the Depot Commit­ tee held its meeting el the home of Marie Pickens and members are waiting for a dale when the depot will be moved. The mover who is to do the work is still involved in another project. Congratulations to Ixuraine and Wendell (Bud) Scheldt lifelong residents who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. They have four children and four grand­ children and he was in the hardware business on Fourth Avenue carrying the name of Schcidt, a well known name for years, at the same location. A real estate transfer involves Robert and Laura Cobb to Yvonne Cobb and Daniel Cobb all of Lake Odessa. Several of the ladies of St. Edwards parish. Lake Odessa, attended the funeral of Betty Jandemoa in Pewamo last Wednesday. She was the mother of Harriet Haskins of Lake Odessa. Father Bozung celebrated the funeral mass at St. Joseph’s Church in Pewamo. The ladies of St. Edward’s Altar Society and their husbands held a potluck luncheon at St. Edward’s Hall, Thursday. White elephant bingo followed the luncheon for those who decided to remain. The hardware store owned by the McCart­ ney family, later by Schcidt family for many CASTER/ACTION™ ■terrific traction that turns tight, fits into your row spacing years and the O’Maras for a short time is now under a new ownership and now is known as the Lake Odessa Hardware. Relne Peacock celebrated her birthday with family and friends at a dinner at Fabiano's at Portland. Besides Pete and Petty Carey of Portland, guests were the Duane Glasgows of Hastings, Hany and Helen Peacock of Westphalia, Tom and Lois Peacock, Dick and Gayle Peacock. Helen and Keith Haller, Hugh and Barbara Peacock and Lisa, Ruth Sessions, Geraldine Klahn and Ethel Carey. A decorated cake made by Betty was served after Reine opened her gifts. Dan and Brenda Armbruster are announ­ cing the birth of their daughter, Caroline Ann, on Jan. I3. She weighed eight pounds, 12 ounces, and her grandparents are Charles and Peggy Armbruster of Lake Odessa and Ray and Alice Spitzley of Sunfield. A baby boy Matthew Michael was bom to Michael and Judy Rodriguez on Jan. 26 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. He weighed seven pounds three ounces and joins a two-year-old brother, Timothy. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society held its meeting Thursday at Lake Manor and program for the evening was showing the an­ tique articles on display brought by members and friends, such as an old calendar, cook books, garden and tools. A letter from Barbara Haney Bower of Phoenix. Ariz., tells of a very bad winter storm the last of November doing con­ siderable damage to their property. They tried to repair but another one came and they had to do some rebuilding. Frost killed some of their flowers and even some of their orar.ges. She also sent a clipping from the paper telling of the death of Glenn Hawkins, 89 years old. vice president and advertising director of Donald Clark and Associates as well as Father of the Fiesta Bowl he organized for many years. Surviving are his wife, Natile, who is the daughter of the late George and Lottie Barker, residents of Lake Odessa for years also a son of Phoenix and other relatives. He was born in Perry and lived in Lansing before going to Phoenix. Services were held in Phoenix. IF YOU MISSED THIS SIGN... Caster/Action mechanical front-wheel drive will save lime and fuel But this patented sys­ tem will also turn light and til your row spacing . The front wheels lean over as they turn. That yields a turn radius only fractionally larger than a 2-wheel drive Multiposilion front wheels let you tit this trac­ tion benefit into your rows tor almost any operation See us for more details. 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You’ll find us working for you, not the insurance company, with quality products that make your car look good again. look for the sign of quality — JIndrus‘±- W^-.^HASTINGS^^^ 1435 South M-37 PHONE — 94S-2425 QUALITY ICE PARTS �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 11. 1988 — Page 7 Legal Notices From Time to Time... NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE by—Esther Walton An early account of Yankee Springs settlers One of the springs that gave Yankee Springs its name. Two great grandsons of Yankee* Lewis in the foreground. In 1876. The Pioneer Society of the State of Michigan began to make a permanent record of its proceedings and its pioneer collections. From this state organization, county organiza­ tions were formed. Each year there was an an­ nual meeting with various pioneers giving their first-hand accounts of hpw life was dur­ ing the early settlement of white men in the state. Many of these accounts were sent to the state and became part of ti e permanent record now known as “The Pioneer Collection.” Barry County was part of this organization and in 1986 the Hastings Herald carried the article entitled "Early History of Barry Coun­ ty"; a paper prepared by H.M. Trask. This particular account is about the Yankee Springs settlement and the early pioneers there. Mr. Trask began his article: "The writer’s earliest remembrance of Yankee Sprigs dates from Oct. 27, 1849, when the Trask family, consisting of 17 members from grandfather down to great­ grandchildren, after a ride of 500 miles occu­ pying 13 days, arrived from Chautauqua County. New York, at the "seven-story hotel" of William Lewis, better known in those days as "Yankee Bill". Of the 17. eight are still living, four in Barry County and one still in Yankee Springs. Each story of this famous hotel had a ground floor or. as we now say, was built en­ tirely upon the ground. Land not being so valuable then as now when seven stories meant one above another turning skyward. The hotel consisted of seven buildings all con­ nected to one another. Of this number, five were of log and two were frame buildings. The latter still stands as a land mark of this once-famous hostelry which was well known throughout Michigan. “It (the hotel) was on the direct route bet­ ween Grand Rapids and Battle Creek. The building has been so full of guests all could not be accomodated with a bed and many would seek rest and slumber on the floor. And after all were made as comfortable as possi­ ble, the landlord finding his stock of provi­ sions too scant for so large a number of guests, would go to his bam and gallop away to some place where he knew a supply could be obtained and would return with a sheep or other provisions upon the saddle in front of him. "We remained at this hotel about five d?ys when we got into a log house rnown as the Bowerman House, though our goods had not reached us; they, having to come by the way of Battle Creek the nearest railroad at that time. How we managed, I hardly know but people did not require as much then as now. We found it (the area) nearly all woods with but a few regularly laid-out roads. The settlers at that time were William and Nelson Watson and their father. Nelson beig a shingle weaver, one could see him almost any stormy day in the pinery with an ax on his shoulder, looking for hogs, but really looking for a tree that would make shingles. For the benefit of the younger ones who might not know what shingle weaving met, I would say that it was the process of making shingles by hand and a good worker with the material all at hand might turn out a thousand or more a day. The maker cut the tree and sawed it into parts about 15 inches in length split it into "bolts” which were then “roved" and shaved by the use of a free, and a knife to 2'.4 inches in width, 14 in length, and a half­ inch thick at the top running to a thin edge at the bottom and having an upright handle. Others in Yankee Springs at this time were John and Aleck Stewart, the William ' a.y, the old gentleman, and sons, ’■ .i and William Douglas. Darby r^vle, the blacksmith, Moses Doyle the wagon maker, John Croup and old Mr. Noyes, who had wuite an orchard and almost the only one who had peaches. I remember a story of a couple of neighbors going home from Hastings and meeting Mr. Noyes with a load of peaches. They stopped and talked a while and one of them said "Uncle Noyes toss us a few peaches.” He started on saying, "peaches are worth a penny a piece up at Hastings” and on he went without sharing his valuable load with his neighbors. Others at Yankee Springs at this time were Messers Hardy and Root, Luther Hill, Calvin and Lyman his sons, Timothy Johnson, Phillip Leonard and Benjamin Dibble who were hotel keepers. Judge Barlow lived then at Barlow Lake now known as Bowens Mills. Still others were the Miles families. Uncle John and his sons, Alonzo. Timothy. Ren. Ward and Frank. Uncle John held the office of supcrivsor for a great many years, 12 perhaps. He was also postmaster for years. The post office was then known as Gun Lake. Among the other early names we remember are those of the Bowerman’s Seth, Jesse. Daniel and Henry, and Mr. Mead the tailor. There was a story about Boardman and Mead. Mead, having mowed a certain marsh that Board nan had intended to cut, but the former rather got the start of him by sending his little girl over one morning to have Mr. Mead to to Hastings for some medicine as Boardman claimed he was sick and Mead went like a good neighbor but when he returned, low and behold his hay was all drawn and from ap­ pearances was safely housed in Boardman’s bam. ' One of the pleasant memories of those early days was a visit by an ox team and sled to the home of Lyman Sabin. The house was a small frame building about 12 by 16 feet, having no doors, and as we remember it, no windows. The doorway was draped with a blanket which was quite successful in keeping out some of the cold. The house was one of a few which contained a stove, fireplaces being generally used at this time. The evening was spent in dancing but the orchestra was not concealed behind palm, as might be the case now, but consisted of one person, Mr. Sabin, himself, who played the single violin that furnished the music. A good calico dress, costing a shilling a yard, was considered good enough for any social affair in those days, and as the big sleeve of today (1896) was not then in use SI would buy enough material for such a dress, which was generally accompanied with the regulation calf-skin shoe. a All the residents were farmers, though thej might make wagons, shoe horses or do tailor­ ing. The marshes were cut by anyone who wished to do so and it was not unusual to see a man mowing way with bare feet. Other settlers at this early date were: Nelson Coman, Charley Bassett, Richard Stokey, Jesse Madison, Mr. Paine, the Bradley’s John and Harrison; The Spragues, Ely, Clark and Ary; James Youngs and Lish Weeks, Mrs. Goodale, who built the sawmill which was afterwards known as the Lewis Mill, Brewhair and Headly Potter, Ellsworth, Kitchen William Pratt, George Mattison, Hollison, the Olsteads, Daniel and Lewis; Aleck Gates, John Damoth, Old Mr. Hubbard and the boys Lyman, Martin, Sam. Newton, and Thomas; Calvin Lewis, Richard Chandler and Harvey Snow. Of the number who lived at Yankee Springs at that date (1849), but eight remain (in 1896). They are John Stewart, Ben Noyes, David and Arch Baird, Mrs. William Ellsworth, Mrs. LN. Hubbard and Henry Bowerman and James Youngs Jr. The buildings that still remain are one of the seven that formed part of Lewis hotel, the blacksmith shop and Darby Doyle house. Robert D. Mitus, D.D.S. Alan L. Rosendall, D.D.S. Professional Corporation Default having been mode in the condilions'of a certain mortgage made the 30th day of October 1984. executed by NANCY M. HOBERT. a single womon, as mortgagor, to the HASTINGS SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, a Michigan corpora­ tion. doing business ot Hastings. Michigan, as mor­ tgagee. and recorded in the Office of lhe Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on October 31. 1984. In Liber 261 on Page 873, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed fa be due and unpaid of the dole of this notice Twenty-two Thousand One and 43/100 ($22,001.43) Dollars for principal and in­ terest. no suit or proceeding of law or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale in sold mortgage contained hav­ ing become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday. February 25. 1988. al 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon^ at the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Borry, there will be offered far sole and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mor­ tgage. together with interest thereon at sixteen (16%) percent per annum, together with the legal costs and charges of sale. Including the attorney fees as provided by law in said mortgage, lhe lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and described as follows, to-wlt: Lot 6 and 7 of Block 4 of Chamberlain’s Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plots on Page 7. Borry County, Michigan. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Dated: January 21. 1988 , James H. Fisher (P26437)’ of Siegel, Hudson. Gee & Fisher Attorneys for Hastings Savings & Loan Association 607 North Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (2/18) MSU to host young readers, writers March 5 The departments of English and art, the College of Educa­ tion, and the Center for Literacy and Learning of Michigan State University will collaborate to sponsor the 4th annual *’Young Readers/Young Writers Manuscript Day,” Saturday, March 5, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Erickson Hall on the MSU campus. Students in grades three through ten are eligible to par­ ticipate in a day of reading, writing and discussion under the direction of MSU undergraduates enrolled in teacher certification programs. A registration fee of $10 covers the program cost, lunch, a souvenior T-shirt, and a copy of collected writings from the workshop. The morning will begin with a talk by young adult author, Karen Sommer of Owosso, describing some of her experiences as a published author. Participants will then join reading and writing groups, subdivided by grade level, where they will listen to and read stories for young people their age and respond in a variety of forms: scripts, essays, poems, and short stories. The groups will break for lunch (provided courtesy of Westside Deli of East Lans­ ing) and will be entertained by Michigan storyteller Dan Stead. Returning to their groups for lhe afternoon ses­ sion, the young readers and writers will put final touches on their writing, and illustrate it with guidance from students from the art department. The completed anthologies will be mailed to participants within just a few days. Throughout the day paper­ back copies of good books for young readers will be on display, and participants can purchase titles for at least 10 percent off the cover price. A workshop for parents and teachers will also be held, providing an opportunity for the adults in attendance to discuss ways and means of in­ creasing opportunities for young readers and writers to develop their literacy skills. Application materials are available from the Center for Literacy and Learning, Department of English, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824. Scholarships are available for a limited number of youngsters who would not or­ dinarily be able to attend the workshop. Teachers who know of young readers/writers who would benefit from a scholarship are encouraged to notify the Center for Literacy and Lear­ ning. Deadline for registration is Feb. 26. Are pleased to announce the opening of their general dental practice at: — 133 Division in Freeport, Michigan — * All phases ot general dentistry * All insurances accepted * Adults, children, new patients welcomed. Appointments can now be made by calling — 765-5144 133 Division Freeport. Ml 49325 - • — Call the Hastings Banner 9488051 SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING February 2. 1988 at 7:30 p.m. Board members: All present. Also 8 others present. Presentation by Tom Rook. GLASA Manager. Notice received that People Path grant applica­ tion was not selected for funding. Budget amendments approved. Bills read and approved. Meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Russell Stanton. Supervisor REWARD! UNCLAIMED SCHOOL SEWING MACHINES Necchi's Education Department placed orders in anticipation of large school sales. Due to budget cuts, these sales were unclaimed. These machines must be soldi All machines are the most modern machine in the Necchl line. These machines are MADE OF METAL and sew on all fabrics: Levi’s, canvas, upholstery, nylon, stretch. SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING - FEBRUARY 3, 1988 Approved minutes January 5th meeting. Approved Hadersbeck & Associates to prepare new base zoning map and new illustrated zoning map, total cost $2,510. Received letter from Michigan Dept, of Transpor­ tation denying traffic light at intersection of Healh Road Green Street and M-37/43. Supervisor to follow up. Township Board to meet with City of Hastings on February 15th regarding proposed sewer agree­ ment. 1987 Audit report prepared by W. Scott McKeown received and placed on file. Approved paving of Chief Noonday and Gun Lake Roods for 1988 road program, total cost $46,620. Received all report, and placed on file. Approved payment of vouchers No. 4542 thru No. 4582. totaling $12,808.96. Adjournment at 9:00 a.m. Respectfully. Phyllis Fuller. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor Toysfli/s CLEARANCE 30-66% JEE. ■ THE WORLD S BIGGEST TOY STORE' Windsor Toy HEART TO HEART BEAR Battery Included! Ages 3-up. 14“ 9* ORIG. 21.97 Ages 3-up. 13". Ages 4-up. 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"They played well, give them credit.” said O Mara of Delton. "But it wasn't one of our better efforts." Mullers were decided quickly in the third period. With lhe Saxons' Kent Gee hitting a three-pointer and Brown adding a basket. Hastings jumped to 43-31 lead in the first 1:46 of the quarter. A layup by Delton's Jim Rogers cut the lead to 43-33 with 5:14 left, but the Panthers could never get any closer. With Hastings' Rob Longstreet tossing in eight points, the Saxons went on a 17-5 binge by Steve Vedder Is had all the appeal of your basic non­ league. luesday night thrillers: turnovers and icy shooting combined with general sluggish play In the end. however. Hastings was guilty of less sins than Delton and posted its I4th straight win. 94-51. Hastings never trailed in the game, although Delton did knot it at 31-31 on two free throws by Kara Miller with 1:48 left in the half. But Hastings’ Mike Brown hit a diving threepoint play and then added two free throws for a not-so-impressive 36-31 lead at the half. Sports Last Friday the Saxons lost a 72-57 decision to Lakeview. The Spartans led 19-12 after one period and 38-27 at the half. Hastings cut the lead to 44-40 with two minutes left in the third period, but Lakeview ran off an 8-5 spurt to lead 52-45. Hubbard had 17. Vos 16 and Hal Meyers 15 as Hastings saw its league mark drop to 5-5. Area Standings — Scorers TWIN VALLEY Hastings 10-0(13-0) Sturgis8-2 (12-2) Marshall8-2 (11-2) Lakeview 4-6 (6-6) Albion4-6 (5-8) Harper Creek3-7 (7-8) Coldwater2-8(3-10) Hillsdale1-9 (3-10) Middleville .... 8-2 (10-3) Byron Center.. Caledonia .... Comstock Park Godwin Kelloggsville .. Lee 7-3 5-4 5-5 3-6 1-9 0-8 (10-5) (6-6) (10-5) (6-7) (1-13) (1-11) SCORERS Brown, Hastings13-428-32.9 Long. Lakewood12-336-28.0 Ainsworth. Lakewood .. .12-182-15.2 Gee, Hastings13-190-14.6 Forell, Maple Valley14-199-14.2 D. Mesecar, Middleville . .13-172-13.2 T. Mesecar, Middleville ..13-167-12.8 Sprague, Middleville13-158-12.2 O K BLUE Hamilton8-0(10-3) Brown led Hastings with 31 points while Gee finished with 23. Longstreet tallied 12 while junior guard Gary Parker came off the bench with a season-high 13. Jeff Pugh added seven and Mark Matthews four. Troy Lcinaar and Miller both led the Pan­ thers with 12. Tim Leto chipped in nine. The game threatened to be a blowout early with Hastings scaring the first eight points while still leading 21-9 at the end of one. But Delton rallied in the second period, scoring 12 of the first 16 points to cut the lead to 25-21 with five minutes left in the half. Two free throws and a driving layup by Brown upped the lead to 29-21. but Delton, aided by a pair of technicals, ripped off a 10-2 streak to tie the game at 31-31 with 1:48 left. Hastings climbs back into the race for a Twin Valley title this Friday at Albion. Tickets available for East GR game Hastings JVs blast Panthers Hastings blasted Delton's jayvec basketball team Tuesday night 94-32. Hastings outscored the Panthers 26-6 and 23-7 the first two quarters. Tom Vos led the winners with 20 points while Jamie Murphy added 16. Scott Hubbard 12 and Brian Turnbull 12. Hastings is now 8-6 overall. to close the quarter with a 60-37 lead. With the game turning into a track meet the last eight minutes. Hastings tallied a seasonhigh 34 points in the fourth quarter. “We came out with intensity in the second half.” said O'Mara. Mike (Brown) and Kent (Gee) came out and played well. They've been playing well all year, but they played very well in the third quarter. “We certainly 'looked like two different teams out there. It's not like we were taking bad shots, they (Delton) just played good." After a cool first half. Hastings wound up hitting 54 percent (38-of-70) from the field. Delton hit a chilly 37 percent (18-of-48) from the floor. Neither team could buy a free throw with Hastings sinking I0-of-19 as compared to 15-of-28 for Delton. Hastings Athletic Director Bill Karpinski advises buying tickets early for next Tues­ day’s Hastings at East Grand Rapids game. The game pits the Pioneers, ranked sixth in the state in the AP poll, against Hastings, the seventh-ranked team. East Grand Rapids is 13-1 overall and a perfect 10-0 in the O-K White Conference. The Pioneers had won 12 straight games going into play Tuesday. . Karpinski says Hastings has a supply of tickets which go on sale this Friday. Feb. 12. Tickets will also be sold Monday. Feb. 15. Ticket prices are $2.50 for adults and $1.50 for students. The East Grand Rapids gym seats approx­ imately 2.500 spectators. "They’re anticipating a good crowd:" Kar­ pinski says East Grand Rapids officials told him. “You’re better off to buy early." Remaining games for Twin Valley Contenders HASTINGS: Feb. 12 at Albion; Feb. 19 at Marshall; Feb. 26 Harper Creek; March 4 at Coldwater. MARSHALL: Feb. 12 Harper Creek: Feb. 19 Hastings; Feb. 26 Lakeview; March 4 at Sturgis. STURGIS: Feb. 12 Hillsdale; Feb. 19 Lakeview; Feb. 26 at Albion; March 4 Marshall. Jr. High eagers drop two to Pennfield Hastings frosh drop pair of cage games The Hastings freshman basketball team dropped a pair of games last week to Sturgis. 50-47. and Lakeview. 63-54. In the Sturgis game. Hastings trailed 18-14 at the half, but thc'Trojans upped their margin to seven. 33-26. by the end of three quarters. Karl Gielarowski and Gabe Griffin each had 12 points for the Saxons and Chase Youngs added 10. Against Lakeview. the Hastings let a 42-31 halftime margin slip to 49-48 deficit after three periods. Lakeview outscored Hastings 14-6 over the last eight minutes to grab the win. Youngs had 17 points in that game while Gielarowski added 10 and Griffin eight. Botht the Hastings seventh and eighth grade basketball teams lost to Pennfield on Monday night. The seventh grade lost 40-26 while the eighth grade dropped a 39-28 decision. Leading the eighth graders in scoring was Tadd Wattles with nine points. Cory Vender added six. Bryan Sherry led the seventh graders with 14 points while Ryan Martin chipped in six. The Hastings eighth graders also split deci­ sions against Lowell, with the B team winning 46-43 and the A team losing 57-43. Shawn Ahearn led the B team with 17 points while Matt Haywood added nine. Wattles had 13 for the A squad. The seventh graders beat Lowell twice. The A teamwon 61-3 while the B team prevailed 32-15. Matt Brown had 18 points and Sherry 17 for the A team while John Bell’s 10 points led the B squad. Hastings' Mike Brown hits two of his 31 points in the team’s 94-51 win over Delton in Tuesday’s non-league contest. -x SAVE 55* Nothing like home in basketball AND BRING OUT THE Sp^e IN YOU. r SAVE 55* Save 55C on one muftipeck of bottles or cans, or one 2-liter bottle of Sprite or diet Sprite. Expiration Date: April 30,1988 TO THE DEALER Foi each coupon you accept as out autnotized agent we will pay you the face value of ths coupon, plus Be for handling allowance, provided you and your customer have complied with the terms of this offer Any otfter applica­ tion con ititutes fraud Invo-ces r bowing you- purchase of suf­ ficient stock to cover all coupons must be shown upon request Void ifprahioited .taxea or restricted Customer must pay any required bottle deposit and sales tax Cash value 1120 of 1 cent This coupon may be redeemed by mailing to: The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Michigan. P.O Box 700040, El Paso, TX 865700040 ______________ ATTENTION DEALERS AND CONSUMERS: This coupon may not be redeemed for competi­ tive products Only 1 coupon per required pur­ chase. Offer good onty m temtory served by The Coca-Cola Beetling Ccxnpany ot Michigan Any other use constitutes fraud Qualified products "Spnte" and ' d<et Sprite" are registered trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company 1968 028021R I I I I I I I I J Hastings trailed Albion only 14-12 after the first eight minutes, but the Wildcats crippled the Saxons’ chances by outscoring them 25-13 in the second quarter. The Saxons, behind a then career-high 37 points by sophomore Mike Brown, rallied to cut the margin to below 10 on several occasions in the second half. In the end, however, it wasn’t enough as the Wildcats gunned down the Saxons 88-77. That was Feb. 15. 1986. It was also the last lime Hastings lost a home basketball game. Tuesday’s 94-51 thumping of Delton marked the Saxons' 20th straight win at home, an outstanding streak which may encompass two entire cage seasons by the time this year’s district tournament Ls history. The streak started on Feb. 18. 1986 when Hastings nipped Delton 73-68 and continued through Tuesday’s 43-point rout of the Panthers. Hastings has stumbled and almost fell on several occasions during The Streak, including the 79-76 triple overtime thriller against Lakeview back on Feb. 6 of last season. Four days after that nar­ row escape. Hastings topped Parchment in a buzzer-beater 63-61. This year has featured a trio of classics with the Saxons' thrilling 72-62 victory over Marshall and a pair of nail-biters over Coldwater. 53-51. and Sturgis. 57-54. Hastings coach Denny O’Mara is well aware of his team's outstanding success at home the last 2'6 years. "We think of it as our place and some team is gonna have to come in here and play well to beat us.” he said. "Wc ex­ pect to play well here and we usually do. "If a team is ever going to be any good, it has to win at home. And our gym has been awful kind to us lately." Winning on the road on any level of basketball is difficult. In the pro ranks, only three NBA teams have winning records away from home, while in col­ lege the home court advantage could be worth as much as a 10 point swing. In high school O’Mara said playing on the road is a mental thing. "Kids are so much more comfortable at home." said O'Mara, whose teams are still 11-6 on the road during The Streak. "You are mentally prepared from the tip." O'Mara said that road games are especially difficult for high school players to accustom themselves to as early dinners arc followed with bus trips lasting anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours. Playing at home gives a team two ad­ vantages: the player can relax at home or with friends after school, while at the game, several hundred roaring spec­ tators tend to pump up adrenalin levels. "The fans help a lot,” said O’Mara. “If you get the fans behind you it makes a big difference. That surge means a lot of noise." O'Mara said that when a team is winn- Home Sweet Home Feb. 18 1986 Feb. 28.1986 Hastings 73. Delton 66 Hastings 82, Harper Creek 70 Dec. 5, 1986 Dec. 9, 1986 Dec. 19, 1986 Jan. 9,1987 Jan. 20,1987 Feb. 6,1987 Hastings Hastings Hastings Hastings Hastings Hastings (3OT) Feb. 10,1987 Hastings Feb. 13,1987 Hastings Feb. 20.1987 Hastings March 6. 1987 Hastings 74, 63, 74, 59, 85, 79, Caledonia 56 Ionia 47 Hillsdale 58 Sturgis 53 Harper Creek 59 Lakeview 76 63, 81. 75. 84, Parchment 61 Albion 60 Marshall 67 Coldwater 47 Dec. 11,1987 Jan. 5,1988 Jan. 12,1988 Jan. 15,1988 Jan. 22,1988 Jan. 29, 1988 Feb. 2, 1988 78 Lakeview 60 76, Albion 64 82, Lakewood 57 53, Coldwater 51 72, Marshall 62 57, Sturgis 54 84, Hillsdale 54 Hastings Hastings Hastings Hastings Hastings Hastings Hastings ing. everybody wants a crack at them, home or away. "Everyone wants to beat you." he said. "Very seldom do you catch somebody on an off-night. You have to be tough mentally." Hastings has an excellent shot at winn­ ing every home game for two straight years. All that's left on the regular season schedule is Gull Lake on Feb. 23 and Harper Creek on Feb. 26. The Blue Devils recently snapped an 11-game los­ ing streak and currently stand al 2-11. Harper Creek, which Hastings has already defeated 79-60, is 7-8. Hastings also hosts a district featuring three teams — Caledonia. Delton and Wayland — which are .500 or below. Onlj Middleville at 10-3 has a winning record. At the risk of being premature. Hastings' could easily be riding a 25-game home winning streak when next November rolls around. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 11, 1988 — Page 9 Bowling results Troy Ziegler Mike Hafer Tom Bolo VARSITY WRESTLING Hasting* 27 ... Marshall 34 98 105 112 119 126 132 138 145 155 167 185 198 Hwt. D. Tossava dec. S. Donnelly8-7 B. Redman pin S. Sanchez2:15 S. Chipman sup. dec. by J. PeriardlO-21 C. Bowman pin by D. Kaneshiro .. .2:47 J. Teunessen pin by T. Strand2:51 T. Bolo T.F. E. Winnie M. Hafer pin by T. Charameda1:41 T. Gould sup. dec. by K. Smock .. .2-14 T. Ziegler dec. A. DeMott8-7 J. Lenz dec. E. Lafleur7-0 G. Heath dec. by T. Turner4-10 C. Murphy maj. dec. T. Blandford .. .0-8 M. Spencer default E. Lapham I.V. WRESTLING Hastings 30 ... Marshall 9 112 119 126 132 138 155 167 185 Matt Spencer T. Ward dec. C. Crosby64 T. Brandt dec. G. Mason7-2 T. Bell pin M. Whittaker2:13 E. Endsley pin M. Lelchliter4:02 B. Kollek pin B. Dauring1:34 T. Dawson pin S. Byam 3:55 B. Wolfenburger dec. by D. Kressling34 S. McKeeven pin by T. Candelaria .2:30 Brian Redman Coach Rodgers admits surprise at winning Twin Valley wrestling meet Now that it’s all part of history. Bill Rodgers admits his Hastings wrestling team exceeded expectations by snatching the Twin Valley league meet last Saturday. Rodgers, the Saxons' sccond-year coach, admits he was surprised that Hastings was able to capture the meet, especially after drop­ ping a 34-27 decision to Marshall in the dual meet finale. "1 was surprised," admitted Rodgers Tues­ day at the Saxon practice. "Marshall had just beaten us Thursday and they wound up finishing last. Our kids wrestled’well and‘1 think being at home was a key too.” Hastings accumulated 1376 points to out­ distance runnerup Hillsdale, which finished with 134 markers. The Hornets were a perfect 7-0 in dual meets. Lakeview at 1286 points and Sturgis at 104 were the only other teams to score over 100 points in the meet. The league meet title means the Saxons finish second in the overall standings. Hillsdale was first while Coldwater and Lakeview tied for third. Rodgers said two unseeded wrestlers were keys to the meet for Hastings. David Tossava at 98 and Jeremy Miller at 112 both notched fourth places to earn Hastings from between 18 and 20 team points. Todd Gould at 145 and Andy Leonard at TO8 also picked off big vfctorfbs which eanftd Hastings another 8-10 points, said Rodgers. In addition to those four, Tom Bolo at 132 pinned Albion’s Chad Watts — a fourth place finisher in last year’s state meet and a No. 1 Twin Valley seed — and went on to capture his weight class. Matt Spencer at heavyweight won three straight matches to win his class while Brian Redman at 105, Mike Hafer at 138, and Troy Ziegler at 155 took seconds. Jim Lenz at 167 and Chad Murphy at 185 climbed out of the losers’ bracket to notch thirds. Rodgers said the league meet was his team's best effort of the season. "It was as far as a team," he said. "Everybody did what they were asked. Even the kids that lost did what they were supposed to. With a little more experience they could have won." Hastings was scheduled to wrestle in yester­ day's individual pre-district at Hastings. This Saturday the Saxons host the district meet. Wednesday P.M. Mace’s Ph. 56-36; Nashville Locker 516406; M & M’s 506416; Miller Carpets 4943; Friendly Home Parties 476446; Hair Care Center 456466; Lifestyles 446476; Handy's Shirts 4448: Valley Realty 436486; Gillons Const. 426496; Vamcy’s Stables 42-50; Art Meade 356-566. High Games and Series - M. Snyder 202-204-580; B. Moody 211-563; K. Becker 189-521; S. Knickerbocker 167478; F. Schneider 171469; P. Frederickson 173442; J. Gibbons 146-397; B. Smith 176455; D. Bums 172437; L. Barnum 187; B. Johnson 184; E. Mesecar 178; O. Gillons 178; P. Castleberry 173; C. Watson 173; N. Varney 156; B. High 152; 1. Clark 148. Tuesday Night Mixed Formula Realty 204, Marsh’s Refrigera­ tion 18-6, Consumers Concrete 16-8, Razors Edge 16-8, Riverbend Travel 13-11, Floral Design 126-116, Variety Shoppe 12-12, Woodland Sales & Service 8-16, Neil's Restaurant 8-16, Hallifax Services 8-16, Lewis Realty 76-166, CJ's 5-19. Men’s High Games - B. Jiles 213, G. Hause 211-550. R. Hause 204, R. Sanlncencio 203, P. Anderson 194, D. Hoffman 193, W. Hass 188, R. Tietz 185, C. Converse 168. Women’s High Games - G. Buchanan 200, I. Ruihruff 183, J. Eaton 182, T. Jiles 181. D. Sinclair 170, E. Britten 165, J. Everett 158, B. Hestcrly 152, J. Smith 147, V. Hubka 137. M. Ancel 132. Splits - M. Ancel 5-7, R. Eaton 6-7-10. Thursday Angels Clays Dinner Bell 59-25; McDonalds 11 56-28; Cove Distributing 4142; Outward Ap­ pearance 4143; Stefanos 3945; F.O.C.s 39-45; Hastings City Bank 306-536; McDonalds 1 306-536. High Games and Scries - J. Connor 163456; V. Goodenough 123; C. Cuddahcc 181499; J. Jarvis 129; B Woltzgcr 120; K. Barnum 180437; L. Watson 152; C. Williams 154; T. Daniels 181; J. Mercer 194; M. Lewis 134; R. Haight 190-546. Bowlerettes J.&G. Stockfarm 58-26, Cascade Home Improv. 526-316, Nashville Auto 49-35, Kent Oil 46-38. Hastings Bowl 46-38, Gutters Dusters 45-39, DJ. Electric 434', Hecker 1ns. 42-42. Pioneer Apts. 41-43. Hair Care Center 40-44. DcLong's Bait & Tackle 40-44, Ewing Well Drilling 39-45, Mathew's Grocery 36'/i-47’Zt. FlexFab 33-51. Carl's Super Market 32-52, Thomapple Manor 30-54. High Games and Series - T. Christopher 197-539, S. VanDcnberg 204-540. B. Hoff­ man 188-511, K. Powers 178-512. M. Scramlin 212-570. S. Greenfield 190-503. High Games - M. Garber 184, N. Taylor 209, S. Drake 181, B. Stuart 158, J. Richard­ son 171, C. Hartwell 173, T. Decker 170, C. Miller 165, D Reid 171. Splits - N. Perry 6-7-10. Thursday A.M. Just Ourselves 51; Thomapple Manor 48; Keelers Apts. 47; Nash Locker 47; Leftovers 45; Silk Screen 43; Hummers 426; Varneys Stables 41; Hast. Family Dentistry 39; Wcltons 37; Bosleys 37; Razors Edge 37; Slow Pokes 35; Kaiser Seed 316; Kloostermans 29; Kreativc Komers. GOod Games - O. Gillons 178; M. Dull 168; K. Forman 181; L. Johnson 147; P. Croninger 157; C. Stuart 179; M. Steinbrecker 168; B. Sexton 128; S. Lambert 169; C. Miles 135; L. Davis 153; A. Welton 147. High Games and Series - B. Moody 245-564; L. Tilley 184-532; S. Mogg 188-516; M. Snyder 202-538; P. Fisher 168-485; F. Ruthruff 191-489; R. Girrbach 164- 472; A. Allen 156-417; I. Ruthruff 165- 464; C. VanScoyk 129-379. Thursday Twisters Century 21 .607; Guekes Market .589; An­ drus .560; Art Meade .524; Hastings Mutual .500; Hastings Bowl .458; Formula Real Estate .438; Bowman Refrigeration .429. High Games and Series - D. Staines 218-499; S. Wright 167; P. Wright 169; C. Arends 168; N. Taylor 172; B. Meridith 235; L. Barnum 201-517; B. Steele 168; P. Guy 191; T. Westbrook 219-625; D. Williams 154; J. Hurless 189. Hastings Mfg. Co. Formula Realty 399, Chrome Room 3746, Machine Room 372. Viking 343, Office 304, Anhowsur Busch 2776. High Games and Series - B. Ludescher 236-583, D. Thompson 575, D. Edwards 563, R. Zoll 221-546, D. Montague 200-545, J. Grassmycr 229-535, F. Huey 203-533, R. Taylor 213-528, J. Smith 522, B. Westerly 511, W. Birman 502. Monday Mixers Girrbachs 53-31; Andrus of Hastings 52-32; River Bend Travel 50-34; Michclob 496-3416; Bobs Restaurant 496-346; Deweys Auto Body 476-366; Sir & Her 43'6-40'6; Hastings Flower Shop 43-41; Cinder Drugs 39'6-44'6; Mirrors Image 38-46; Art Meade Sales 32-52; Circle Inn 306-536; Hollenbeck Cleaners 30-54; Hastings Bowl 30-54. High Games and Series - M. Snyder 215-521; L. Ruthruff 145; B. Hanford 161; K. Hanford 165; S. Hanford 219-556; J. Blough 197-508; J. Welcher 149; P. Czindcr 194; B. Hathaway 192-529; D. Snyder 191; R. Perry 180, D. Kelley 209-558; P. Penn­ ington 147; H. Service 167; V. Powers 196; B. Whitaker 186-532; C. Trumbull 167; F. Schneider 183; R. Kuempel 160; L. Kelley 152; M. Hollenbeck 154; T. Pennington 160; M. Garrett 173; B. Jones 186; S. Merrill 203-504; J. Solmes 197-527; M. Nystrom 191-522; M. Bennett 194-538. Splits Converted - B. Psalmonds 5-10. Sunday Night Mixed Gutterdusters 61-31; Elbow Benders 54-38; Family Force 54-38; Sex Pins 53-39; Hooter Crew 526-396; A-Team 50-42; Chug-aLugs 5042; Alley Cats 4745; White Lighting 4646; Detroiters 45164616; Something Natural 4547; Sandbaggers 4547; Unpredictables 42-50; Green Backs 41V6-5OV6; Really Rottens 386-536; Mas & Pas 366-556; Pin Busters 34'6-576; Get-Along-Gang 32-60. Womens High Game and Series - D. Oliver 238-554; D. Snyder 184-532; L. Tilley 199-519; M. K. Snyder 189; J. Smith 182; C. Allen 173; J. Martz 169; J. Ogden 168; D. Haight 161; B. Bchmdt 161; V. Parish 161; S. Neymeyer 150; T. Ray 148. Mens High Game and Series - M. Tilley 254-166-192-619; T. Zylstra 215-595; R. Snyder 209-571; R. Bowmen 193-533; R. Neymeyer 222-525; R. Allen 191-525; D. Welsch 180-524; S. Goodenough 206-512; D. Smith 193-502; E. Kelley 183-501; M. Cole 194; C. Haywood 182; W. Hass 182; B. Drayton 181; C. Snyder 178; R. Little 171; B. Ray 170; R. B. Snyder 170; S. 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Several models to choose from — BUICK'S PRICE $13,612 ANDRUS PRICE ~ I *1 GO 9 J j ifO f Tuesday, February 16,1988-Last Day From 8 o'clock a.m. until 8 o'clock pjn. The 30th day preceding said Election A* pravkM by Section 498, Act No. 116, Public Act* ol 1954 ai Amended. 197 S. Main St., Woodland, Ml. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. 11 12 13 13 15 16 17 VOLLEYBALL at Harper Creek .. BASKETBALL at Albion............. VOLLEYBALL at Saranac Inv. ... WRESTLING District at Hastings VOLLEYBALL at Pennfield.......... BASKETBALL at E. Grand Rapids WRESTLING Individual Dist. at Hastings . .6:00 .6:30 .9:00 10:00 .5:30 .6:00 .6:00 p.m. p.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. For the purpose of REVIEWING the REGISTRATION and REGISTERING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY or VILLAGE as SHALL PROPERLY apply therefore. The name of no person but an ACTUAL RESIDENT of the precinct at the time of registration and entitled under the Constitu­ tion, if remaining such resident, to vote at the next election, shall be entered in the registra­ tion book. In addition for the election of candidates for various offices, the following Tax Renewal Proposition Shall the Village of Woodland extend the present two (2) mills for maintenance and equipment at the Herald E. Classic Park for an additional two (2) years? — will be voted on: Mary Jo Bump, Village Clerk Barrie Signs Dave Ackett jack Martin Hugh McPherson All prices INCLUDE destination charges and dealer prep. GM rebate assigned to dealer. W AMERICA TODAYS O'EVROUT South M-37 in Hastings CONVENIENT HOURS: Phone — 945-2425 Mon. thru Thurs. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fri. 8 to 6; Sat. 8:30 to 3 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 11, 1988 Scotty Stull Is one ot the five kindergarteners who chose which of five glasses had 100 candy hearts In It. As part of “Math Their Way," the students are learning about graphing and estimating. In thia exercise Stull gives both a try. Northeastern kids mix education, with Valentines Jason Duke compares the name on a Valentine card envelope with a special Valentine bag to see if the names match. He is a student of Ellarie Spindler at Northeastern. Each day this week, her kindergarten students can take seven Valentines for classmates and match them to the names in the bag. At the end of the week, they will celebrate Valentine's Day. Jeff Doozan, along with the rest of his kindergarten classmates, is learn­ ing about “equals" In math. Here, he tries to see how many candy hearts weigh the same as a magnet. FAMIIMD3UAR Prices So Lnw You'll Wonder How We Do II! Each Each Assorted 6" Or 7 valentine Plush Pets 1 Pound Valentine Candy Heart Rod Plush Clip-On. 8* Cuddle Valentine 10*x 13* Valentino Heart Or 7* Boar With Sayings. Valentin* Candies With Sayings. 9 Oz. 4 Oz. Candy Heart 1 Pound Loco Candy Hoort Isaac Smith, (from left) Dan Deming, Steven Obrelter and Stephanie Con­ rad count out candy hearts In groups of 10. They are trying to see If Glass 2, their designated glass, Is the lucky glass that holds exactly 100 candy hearts. Teddies Or Babydolls Rog. 7.99 and 9.99 Each. Bra I Bikini Sots Reg. 10.99 Each 35mm Camera W th Flash 110 Pocket Camera With Flash AM/FM Clock Radio Proctor Silex 2 Slice Toaster Rog. 1499. Battery back-up. Each Pk. Dial Bar Soap 7 ounce. Limit 4. 4 Roll Pack Bath Tissue Limit 2. Wlndmere Or Brut 1200 Watt Fresh Scr'A □ottwsW 79* Sal. Prtc. ■30’ Mr. MM Paper Towels 102 sheets per roll. Quaker State Motor Oil 10W30 O' HD30 Prices Good At All Family Dollar Stores Through This Weekend. Quantities Limited On Some Items. No Sales To Dealers. 735 W. State St, Hastings, Michigan C Pack Of 2 Light Bulbs Mitt.75or KO MR HOURS: Monday-Saturday 9 to 9, Sunday 12 to 5 Heidi Schmidt makes a special Valentine poster, using heart stencils and three colors of paint. This was one of several activities used by Nor­ theastern kindergarten teacher Ellarie Spindler to tie Valentine's Day in with art and other areas the students are studying. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 11, 1988 — Page 11 Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL January 25. 1988 Common Council mat in regular session in the City Council Chamber*. City Hall. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. January 25. 1988 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll coll were: Cusack, Fuhr, Jasperse. Miller. Spencer, Walton. White, Campbell. 2. Moved by Miller, supported by Walton, ihol the minutes of the January 11. meeting be approv­ ed as read ond signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 3. Invoices read: Haviiund Products. $1,756.95: International Salt, $4,729.26; Marblehead Lime. $1,534.32. Moved by Cusack, supported by Fuhr that lhe above invoices be approved os read. Yeas: Camp­ bell. White. Walton. Spencer, Miller. Jasperse, Fuhr. Cusock. Absent: None. Carried. 4. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton, that the correspondence from Judy Sarver. Acting Executive Director of the Borry County Council of Camp Fire Inc. requesting the use of the Fish Hat­ chery Park on Saturday. March 19, for a "Fun Run" be referred to the Parks 8 Recreation Commitlee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 5. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusock, that the letter from Nolo Edwards of the Pennock Hospital Auxlllans. requesting the use uf the Fish Hatcher- Park on May 12. for a health 8 fitness fair be referred to the Parks ond Recreation Commit­ tee. Yeas: All Absen*: None. Carried. 6. Moved by Miller, supported by White, that the letter from the Michigan Department of Com­ merce, stating that the Michigan Equity Grant ap­ plied for by the Chamber of Commerce for repair of the Community Building could not be funded, be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 7. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Spencer that the letter from the Michigan Department of Transportation, concerning the letter from Barry County Lumber Company, requesting considera­ tion for the Installation of a traffic signal at the in­ tersection of State St. and Industrial Park Drive, be referred to the Director of Public Services to have the transportation deportment do a traffic study to see if there are sufficient volumes of traffic to justify a signal. Yeos: Ail. Absent: None. Carried. 8. Moved by Walton, supported by White to authorize Attorney Fisher to proceed with a lease between the City of Hastings and Hastings Manufacturing for the dose of East St. between State Rd. and Thom St. and fencing be put ot State Rd. and East and Thom St. ond East, and the Manufacturing Co. give the City use of their land to use the tressel crossing the river behind their pro­ perty. Yoos: All. Nays: Spencer, Cusock. Carried. 9. Moved by Spencer, supported by Fuhr that Saturday. February 13, bo proclaimed Walk for Warmth Day. storting ot 10:00 a.m. at the Free| Methodist Church as requested by Mark Schauer, and Dorothy Celments Barry County Coordinator. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 10. Moved by Jasperse, supported by White that February 7-13, bo proclaimed National Crime Prevention Week in Hastings os requested by the Exchange Club. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 11. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusack that January 17-23, be proclaimed as Hastings JC's week. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 12. Moved by Walton, supported by White that February be proclaimed 1988 National Children's Dental Health Month in Hastings. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 13. Moved by Cusack, supported by Walton thol the annual report from librarian Barbara Schondalmeyer be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 14. Moved byJasperse.supported by MiHeethat the minutes of the January 4, Planning Commis­ sion meeting be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 15. Councilman Jasperse stated that be would bring bock a simple ordinance at the next meeting concerning the Hot Dog Cart in the downtown area. 16. Councilman Miller stated that the Water and Sewer Committee hod met with Larry Baum con­ cerning the extension of the City sewer on Green St. West of Cook Rd., and that a meeting in February was to be held with Rutland Township and Larry Baum to discuss the matter further. 17. Councilperson Wolton. Chairman of the In­ surance Committee slated that she hod checked with the Michigan Municipal League concerning venders (Hat Dog Cort) ond they recommended vendors have $100-$300.000 General Liability in­ surance anc a certificate be on file with the City. 18. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusock that the minutes of the January 11. meeting be cor­ rected to properly state the wages of the Director of Public Services to be $49,290 rathe*- than $46,500. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 19. Chief of Police. Dan Fumiss prese-Med u cer­ tificate of commendation and a lotto.- from the Hastings Area* School System. Board of Education to Margaret Hawkins, retiring as a school crossing guard after 12 years of service. 20. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Miller that the Police report for December 1987 be received and placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent; None. Carried. 21. Moved by Walton, supported by Cusack that the annual report for the police department for 1987 be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 22. Chief of Police, Fumiss, showed the Council a sample of the logo that would be placed on the police cruiser doors. 23. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Spencer to recommend the transfer of ownership of o 1987 SDD-SDM licensed business locked at 205 N. Michigan Avenue, Hastings. Michigan. Barry Coun­ ty to Lester Wade and Becky G. Thornton. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 24. Director of Public Services, Mike Klovanich reported that the street signs hod been ordered for 25. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that the quarterly fire report for October. November and December 1987 be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 26. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer, that the annual fire report for 1967 be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 27. Councilman jasperse reported that the old Ordinance Committee hod met and interviewed four for the position of Building Inspect' j hoped to have someone soon. 28. Moved by Campbell, supported by v.nite to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. Read and approved: Mary Lou Groy, Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk SYNOPSIS OF HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING MONDAY. FEBRUARY 1. 1988 • 7:00 P.M. All board members present. State of Michigan issued campground license for the Moose Lodge. Resolution was passed to sign a contract with Hastings Area School ond Barry Intermediate School District on collecting Summer School Taxes in 1988. No constable the same as the pass years. Approved outstanding bills $18,398.63. Adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Juanita A. Slocum. Clerk Richard Thoma*. Supervisor MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms ond condi­ tion* of a certain mortgage made by Timothy Chaney, a single man. to Great Lakes Federal Sav­ ings and Loan Association, now known as Great Lake* Bancorp, a Federal Saving* Bank o bonk organized under lhe Home Owners' Loan Act ol 1933, of the United Slates of America, as amend­ ed. Mortgagee, dated lhe 22nd day of Moy. 1984. and recorded in the office of lhe Register of Deeds for the County ol Barry, and State ol Michigan, on the 23rd day of May. 1984. in Liber 259 ol Barry County Records, at Page 213, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at ‘the date ol this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum ol Twen­ ty Thousand One Hundred Fifty Four and 55/100 ($20,154.55) Dollars. Plus an Escrow Deficit of Eight Hundred Seven and 43/100 ($807.43) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof: Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to lhe statute of the Slate of Michigan in such case mode ond provided, notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of February. 1988 at two o'clock in the afternoon. Local Time, said mortgage will be forecloased by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hostings. Barry County, Michigan (that being lhe building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of lhe premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os moy be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at elevon and 000/1000 (11.000%) per cent per annum and all legal cost*, charges and expenses, including the attorney lees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to pro­ tect its interest in the premises. Said premises ore situated in the Township of Hope. County of Barry. State of Michigan and described as: Lot 34 of the original plat of the Village of Cloverdale, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 31. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. Sidwell No.(s): 007-000-090-023-00. Subject to easements and restrictions of record. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Ann Arbor. Michigan. January 7. 1988. GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK. Mortgagee First Publication: January 21. 1988 Eileen M. Melman (P36994) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor. Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 (2/tl) FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Default having buen made in the term* and conditions of a certain mortgage made by BLAINE J. KUBIAK and DEBORAH I. KUBIAK, his wife, of the Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagors, to Heartwell Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan corporation. Mortgagee, dated the 16th day ol October, A.D.. 1985. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry ond State of Michigan, on the 21st day of October, A.D. 1985. in Liber 428 of Barry County Records, on pogo 38. which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit the 12th doy ol November, A.D. 1985. assigned to Westwood Mortgage Corporation and recorded on November 13. 1985. in the nflice of Register of Deeds in Liber 429 for said County of Barry County­ Records, on pogo 74, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. of the date ol this notice, lor principal and interest, the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Nino Hundred Ninety-Four and no/100 Dollars (47,994.00). An no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by sold mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of tha power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue ol the State of Michigan in such cose made and provided, notice is hereby given that cn the 17th day of March. A.D. 1988, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by o sole ot public auc­ tion. to lhe highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mor­ tgage. or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay lhe amount due os aforesaid, on said mor­ tgage. with the interest thereon ot twelve percent (12.0%) per annum and all legal costs, charges ond expenses, including the attorney foes allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All of that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Hostings, in lhe County ol Barry and State of Michigan ond described as follows, to-wit: Lot 16 of the Plat of TODD'S ACRES, being a port ol the NW '4 of Section 15. T3N, R8W, Hastings Township. Barry Countv. Michigan. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a, in which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED: February 4. 1988 JACK F. GARDNER Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY-SUITE 205 24800 NORTHWESTERN HWY. SOUTHFIELD. MICHIGAN 48075 (313) 352-7020 WESTWOOD MORTGAGE CORPORATION Assignee of Mortgagee SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE- Default has been mode in the COMMISSION ORDER CB (Under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) conditions of a mortgage mode by ROBERT D. PAIGE, a single mon (original owner). Gary S. Kennoy. a single man (present owner) to Security Na­ tional Bank of Battle Creek, a corporation organiz­ ed ond existing under the laws of the United States of America n/k/o/ Commerica Bank-Battle Creek. Mortgagee dated November 10. 1978. ond record­ ed on November 14. 1978 in Liber 239. on page 214. Barry County Records. Michigan ond on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred PROTECTION OF MUSKELLUHGE BROOD STOCK THORNAPPLE LAKE, BARRY COUNTY; LAKE HUDSON, LENAWEE COUNTY, BREVORT LAKE, MACKINAC COUNTY; BANKSON LAKE, VAN BUREN COUNTY Under the authority of Act 230, Public Acts of 1925, as amended, being sections 300.1 through 300.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Commis­ sion, at Its meetings on September 11, 1987, ordered that for a period of five years on Thornapple Lake, Barry County; Lake Hudson, Lenawee County; Brevort Lake, Mackinac County; and Bankson Lake, Van Buren County; it shall be unlawful to Thirty-Two ond 16/100 ($17,532.16) Dollars, in­ cluding interest al 10'4 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and lhe statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, ol the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 11 o'clock a.m. on March 3, 1988. Said promises are situated in Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southwest ‘4 of Section 20, Assyria Township. Thence South 20 rods: thence West 16 rods, thence North 20 rods; thence East 16 rods to the place of beginning. TIN, R7W. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a). in which, case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole. Dated: January 12. 1988 BARROWS & ALT. P.C. BY: GERALD 8. ALT Attorneys 650 E. Big Boover. Ste. E. Troy. Ml 48083 (313) 689-3940 Comerica Bank - Bottle Creek Mortgagee (2/18) (’) Take or possess muskelluge of a size less than 38 inches. (2) Take muskellunge by any means other than with hook and line. (3) Take or attempt to take muskellunge from Brevort Lake at a time other than from the first Saturday in June through February. This order supersedes the order entitled "Protection of Muskellunge Brood Stock — Thomapple Lake, Barry County; Lake Hudson, Lenawee County; Brevort Lake, Mackinac County; Bankson Lake, Van Buren County” effective April 1,1987, and given number CFI-153.87. This order shall take effect April 1, 1988, and shall remain effective through March 31,1993. Marlene J. Fluharty, Chairman Natural Resources Commission Barbara McLeod Commission & Legislative Liaison Countersign^: Ionia County Historical Society ANTIQUE SHOW at Boyce School, 3 miles North of Ionia Feb. 13-14, 1988 ♦ Sat. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission. . . *100 Students .... 50* Gordon E. Guyer, Director 1 1 FREE Parking Furniture. Coins. Primitives * L—« COMMISSION ORDER CF. -msa (Under authority of Act 230, Public Acts 1925, as amended) STATEWIDE TROUT AND SALMON REGULATIONS 'Uatentm^ecials Under the authority of Act 230, Public Acts 1925, as amended, being Sections 300.1 to 300.5 of the Michigan Comoiled Laws, the Natural Resources Commission, at Its December 4,1987, meeting, ordered that for a period of five years no person shall possess, take or attempt to take, any species of trout or salmon from any of the waters of this state except by hook and line during the open seasons prescribed, and within the minimum size limits and maximum possession limits indicated below. Statewide open seasons on all trout streams and designated trout lakes shall be from the last Saturday in April through September 30 (longer on trout streams designated by the Director for extended fishing under Act 165) on all trout and salmon; statewide open seasons on all other Inland waters, the Saginaw River, and the Great Lakes and connecting waters shall be any time for all trout and salmon except: on Lake Huron and Ita tributary streams and on Lake Michigan and its tributary streams where the season on lake trout is from May 1 through August 15. Also, the following areas are established as refuge areas for lake trout rehabilita­ tion and are closed to the taking, keeping, and sport fishing for lake trout. Like Michigan (north part) All waters enclosed within an area bounded by a line commencing at a point (45°30' latitude, 85915' longitude) 7% miles due west of the northwest corner of Section 30, T36N, R6W, (Emmet County, Michigan) on the Lake Michigan shoreline; then proceeding due west for 12 miles (to 45° 30'N latitude, B5°30’ longitude); then proceeding due north tore miles (to 45°35'N latitude, 85°30’ longitude); then proceeding due west for 8 miles (to 45°35'N latitude, B5°40' longitude); then proceeding due north for 11% miles (to 45°45'N latitude, 85’40' longitude); then proceeding due west 16 miles (to 45°45’N, 86°00’ longitude); then proceeding due south for 40 miles (to 45°10'N latitude, 86°00' longitude); then proceeding due east for 8% miles to 45°10'N latitude, 85°50* longitude); then proceeding due north for 6 mites (to 45S15'N latitude, 85°40‘ longitude); then proceeding due east for 7% miles (to 45°15'N latitude, 85’40’ longitude); then proceeding due north for 6 miles (to 45°20'N latitude, 85°40' longitude); then proceeding due east 16% miles (to 45°20’N latitude, 85°20' longitude); then proceeding due north 6 miles (to 45’25'N latitude, 85°20' longitude); then, proceeding due east 4 miles (to 45°20*N latitude, 85°15' longitude); then proceeding northly to the point of beginning (45°30'N latitude, 85°15’ longitude). Lake Michigan (Mid Lake) Ail waters enclosed within an area bounded by a line commencing at a point 15 miles (43°40' latitude, 87°50* longitude) due west of the northwest comer of Section 36, T15N, R19W, on the Lake Michigan shoreline (Oceana County); then proceeding 15 miles due west to the MichiganWisconsin boundary; then proceeding southerly along the line to a point (43°00’N latitude, 87°05' longitude) due west ol the northwest comer of Section 17, T7N, R16W, (Ottawa County) on the Lake Michigan shore; then proceeding due east 13 miles (to 43°00'N latitude, 86°50‘ longitude); and then northerly to the point of beginning (43°40'N latitude, 86°5O* longitude). Be In the “PINK” With Miller’s All Pink CARPETING ’ 20% Off STOCK All PinkffSf'a RECLINERS £ 20% Off STOCK g OPEN 9 a.m. ’til 8 p.m. Monday & Friday; 9 a.m. 'til 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Miller’ THE HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN ACCOUNT O FIRST°F AMERICA- FURNITURE & CARPET STORE 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. 945-2091 3 Lake Huron (North end) All waters enclosed within an area bounded by a line commencing at the southwest comer of Section 17, T41N, R5E (Chippewa County) on the Lake Huron shoreline for the point of beginning and proceeding due south 15 miles (to 45°45'N latitude, 83°50' longitude), then proceeding due east 8 miles (to 45°45’N latitude, 83°40' longitude); then proceeding 6 miles due south (to 45’40'N latitude, 83’40' longitude); then proceeding due east to the Michigan-Ontario border then proceeding northwesterly and then northeasterly along said border to a point due south of the southeast comer of Section 1, T41N, R7E (Chippewa County), on the said shoreline, and westerly along said shoreline to the point of beginn! ig. Size limits shall be 8 inches in Lower Peninsula streams, 7 inches on Upper Peninsula streams, and 10 Inches on all lakes. The possession limit for trout and salmon shall be 5 fish singly or In combination but no more than 2 lake trout or splake from Lake Michigan and its tributary streams or 3 lake trout or splake from Lake Superior and Lake Huron and their tributary streams, including the SI. Marys River, except that an additional 5 brook or brown trout or pink salmon may be taken from tributary streams, including the St. Marys River, from the last Saturday In April through September 30. In addition to one day's possession limit of salmon and trout, a person may possess an additional two days' possession limit of processed salmon. For the purposes of this Commission Order, the term processed means: (a) Canned in a sealed container (b) Cured by smoking or drying (c) Frozen in a solid state Any processed salmon or trout aboard a vessel on the water or at dockside shall be Included in the dally possession limit. This order supersedes the Commission order, entitled "Statewide Trout and Salmon Regulations" effective April 1, 1967, and given number CFI-104.B7. This order shall take effect on April 1,1988, and shall remain effective through March 31,1993. Marlene J. Fluharty, Chairman;_/ Natural Resources Commission Barbara McLeod Commission & Legislative Liaison M-37-41 Countersigned; IUUSL CnadRwMi WS4 Bittit CrMk Gordon E. Guyer,director �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 11. 1988 office agreed to drop a second charge of receiving and concealing stolen property. Fletcher, 21, who lived in the lower part of the building, told the court he took a drill, sander and jig saw from his landlord and sold them at a pawn shop in Nashville. Arrested on Dec. 3, Fletcher told the court he had not been in trouble with the law before. "This is lhe first time I've ever done this, and I'm sorry," he said. Sentencing was set for March 16. Bond was continued. A motion to dismiss a case pending against a man accused of criminal sexual contact with a 12-year-old girl was denied last week in court. Earl T. Binion, 47, of 56 133rd Ave., Wayland is scheduled for trial April 11 in Barry County Circuit Court. Binion's attorney sought to have the case dismissed on grounds that there was not enough evidence presented at tire preliminary exam in district court to bind the case over for trial in circuit court. Deming also ordered lhe prosecutor's office to give the defense a list of people interviewed for the upcoming trial. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Marilyn S. Meyer moved to admit evidence of similiar acts allegedly committed by Binion at the time. Meyer said the additional evidence would prove the incident was not accidental. But Deming denied the motion at this time, saying that the evidence would have to be produced at the trial. An Otsego man who broke into a house to steal a guitar was sentenced last Wednesday to three years' probation with the first six months in the Barry County Jail. Ronald Ballman, of 211 W. Morrell St., pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of attempted breaking and entering as part of a plea bargain in January. He was initially charged with breaking and entering, a felony offense with a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail. Ballman, 19, was also ordered to pay court costs of S300, enroll in the CAP Program in Kalamazoo after his release, and perform 100 hours of community service. He was arrested in December after breaking into a house in Shelbyville. He told lhe court he look a guitar from the house and traded it at a music store in Allegan for a new bass guitar and S20 in cash. Sheralyn Linderman, formerly of 217 E. Mill St., Hastings, was sentenced last Wednesday to 90 days in the Barry County Jail for attempted larceny. COURT NEWS Continued from page 3 The owners watched the car pull down the street and called sheriffs deputies, who arrived in time to catch Allen. Alien was also ordered to pay $300 in court costs. A Hastings man pleaded guilty last Wednesday to stealing power tools from his landlord who lived in lhe same building. David Fletcher, of 425 S. Jefferson, pleaded guilty to one count of larceny in a building. In exchange for the plea to the four-year felony charge, the prosecutor's Exchange Club receives honor The Exchange Club of Hastings received Awards of Service at their meeting last Thursday morning, February 4. Presenting the awards was District President James Duncan from Okemos (shown left). Also present was president George Brand (center) and Immediate past president LaVerne BeBeau. The following awards were pre­ sented: Distinguished Club Secretary award; National Membership Award; Freedom Shrine; “One Nation Under God"; “Giveakidaflagtowave"; Crime Prevention; Book of Golden Deeds; Fire Prevention; Youth of the Month; Ancillary Youth Service Project; and Community Service Project. The Hastings club is a member of the Southwestern Michigan District. P Happy bi Birthday! JIM and K LINDA f FEB. 12 She is presently serving a 90-day sentence in jail for a separate larceny offense. Linderman, 17, was arrested in September and charged with stealing a ring belonging to FEB. 23 MONDAY FEBRUARY 15th Monday, we will observe President’s Day, a combined celebration of the birthdays of two great presidents, Abraham Lincoln, bom February 12, and George Washington, born February 22. President’s Day can be an opportunity to reflect a moment on the values represented by these two great men and the reasons why we set aside their birthdays as a National Holiday. Washington is the father of our nation, the general who molded a loose band of revolu­ tionaries into the Continental Army. Fighting for a cause they believed was right, they defeated Britain, one of the world’s powers. Washington went on to serve as our first presi­ dent and is well-remembered for his parting remarks admonishing those in Congress and the Executive branch to avoid political squabling for the good of the nation. Those remarks should be reviewed by people in government today. Lincoln, his service as president cut short by an assassin’s bullet, is remembered for his determination to preserve the Union and his move to free the slaves. He, too, stood against great odds to fight for the things which he beleived. Let us not pass the President's Day without giving thought to the values which we hold in our nation, the fight for freedom and the fight to remain the United States. We must always remember to cherish those liberties which we have gained and which have been preserved for more than 200 years. This section iponior»d by J-Ad Graphic*, the featured advertisers ond the following businesses: The JCPenney Co. Dtpewwu Sign. Dmmoot Hom Banner and Reminder m h. aroMve Barry County Lumber Home Center Be Horn o< OuMiri Hastings Mutual Ina. Co. TIM HKinurt of Mwronco EicoSmc* Hastings Savings and Loan Assn. **•>» ten Mom a Otltnrra WBCH SlortO tX AWFU Hastings Piess iM w Sum Felpausch Food Center F>mFk<:i U<*1 PraJ-ce Cinder Pharmacv now Suitstmw County Seat Lounge Sout> Jtfltrwn SI Ooowo." KMi^ja Flexfab, Inc. Fl«4i* Has* tad teCtl fci HOaltri Coleman Agency ol Hastings, Inc. lo< >Our lilt. Hom*. Buuntu fd Car City Food & Beverage Ogeitam tollpra Patten Monument Meno ala Wren Funeral Homos rait.ngiHoahniM National Bank of Hastings Come cf W SUMatBiuOta, Brawn's Custom Interiors -Pretbeai Hsets in to»n' Jacobs Prescription Pharmacy rou Atiau Start Donwonn a friend. She was initially charged with larceny, a four-year offense, but was allowed to plead guilty to the lesser charge. No court costs were assessed. Bond was cancelled and a bench warrant was issued for lhe arrest of Jody Rollins, of 127 E. Walnut St., Hastings, after he failed to appear in court last Wednesday. Rollins’ attorney, Michael McPhillips, said he tried to contact his client at the Barry County Jail, where Rollins had previously been lodged. But McPhillips said Rollins had been released on bond on Jan. 28 and had not told McPhillips where he could be reached. But Deming said a defendant had an obligation to stay in contact with his lawyer. "Just for the record, this man should keep his lawyer informed about his whereabouts," Deming said. A motion, which had been scheduled for last week, was set for Feb. 16. Arraignment for a woman charged with several offenses involving an incident at Felpausch Food Center in Delton has been postponed until March 16. Cindra L. Reed, of 331 Lakeside, Delton, was arrested Dec. 16 at Felpausch after she allegedly tried to shoplift several items from the store. On Friday, her court-appointed attorney, David Dimmers, asked that Reed’s competency be determined before arraignment took place. In circuit court on Wednesday, Reed told the court that she had been "promised things" by a police officer if she agreed to enter into a plea-bargain arrangment. She also told the court she could not read or write. Reed, 27, arrived late in court on Wednesday, saying she had been in lhe Allegan County Jail and was released too late to appear in court on time. She is charged with larceny in a building, a four-year felony offense; assault, a 90-day misdemeanor; attempted larceny in a building, a two-year felony; and disturbing the peace, a 90-day misdemeanor. Bond was continued in the matter. Pennock makes staff changes, adjusting with service demands by Shelly Suker A 27 percent increase in the number of pa­ tients utilizing outpatient services this year has caused Pennock Hospital officiak to ad­ just their dietary and housekeeping staff to meet the decreasing demand for in-house care. "There have been some staff adjustment as well as an ongoing continuing effort to make the hospital as cost efficient an operation as possible," explained Daniel Hamilton, chief executive officer of Pennock Hospital. As a result, nearly 12 full time dietary and housekeeping staff members have been placed on part time status, while one position has been eliminated in medical records and one in maintenance. "Patient care fluctuates." said Hamilton. "Now, there is an ongoing shift to outpatient care. It's growing drastically." Hamilton said the patient census during the 1987 fiscal year averaged 52 percent occupan­ cy in the 92 bed hospital, while this year it has dropped to 47 percent. On the other hand, he said, 919 individuals sought outpatient surgeries last year, but that number has climb­ ed to 1.116 this year. Hamilton said that the staff changes came about because, like any business, the hospital has to continually evaluate its staffing and costs. One expense that has caused rising concerns for the hospital, Hamilton explained is in liability insurance. "It’s a main concern throughout the coun­ try and Michigan is the third highest premium state. Florida is first and New York is se­ cond." he noted. He said that while the hospital will gain more income from the federal government as a result of a change in payments for treatment of Medicare patients, that income won’t in­ crease until October. Hamilton said the hospital is addressing the changing situation in health care by continu­ ing attempts to market new hospital services and by closely monitoring the expenditures. “We're evaluating all costs in the hospital to see how we can help curb some of our ex­ penses to insure a long term viability of the hospital," he said. On the positive side, he added. "We have a very active ongoing physician recruitment program. We are seeking a second obstetrician/gynecologist. In ophthalmology. Dr. (Michael) Flohr is looking for an associate and we are looking for an ENT (ear. nose and throat) specialist." Hamilton also said they are looking for two internists, positions which they hope to fill this year. The number of emergency room doctors will be increased to five by July, he said. He said the purchase by the hospital of a new telephone system will save S3.000 each month in leasing fees paid to AT&T for the existing network and a new fuel storage tank will result in a 25 percent reduction in gas charges. Hamilton said that the purchase of a new machine to perform echocardiography tests for heart patients, an on-site CT scanner and other equipment are expected to give the hospital more competitive services. "We're hoping to position ourselves more favorably for the years ahead of us," Hamilton said. "As services change, attempts to position ourselves more favorably in the market continue.'' Words for the Vs Family Fun Nite On Friday, Feb. 5. from 6:45-8:45 p.m.. the YMCA-Youth Council will be sponsoring its first family fun nite at the Hastings High School gym Activities will include, volleyball, basketball, rollerskating and skateboarding (bring your own equipment), tumbling, crafts and old time movies. The cost for the evening is S2 per family with crafts costing 25 each. Children must be ac­ companied by at least one parent. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. Boys Youth Basketball The YMCA and the Hastings Youth Coun­ cil. will begin its Boys Y Basketball league the week of Feb. 22. This program is exclusively for boys in grades 5-6. Nearly 500 other YMCA's arc currently involved across the country, working with youth to sharpen sport skills and help them enjoy the sport of basket­ ball. Players learn the skills and the rules and they have the opportunity to think about per­ sonal values important for the sport and all of life. Each team consists of nine players and one or more coaches, who with the help from in­ structional manuals, work with the team members on the fundamentals of basketball. Players to participate must pre-register. Players can pick up a registration blank at their school or at the YMCA office at the high school. These forms and a $15 registration fee, must be returned to P.O. Box 252, Hastings, no later than Feb. 13. All players will receive a team shirt, cer­ tificate, and patch. Teams will practice and have games every Monday and Wednesday between the hours of 4-6 from Feb. 22 until March 23. Games and practices will be held in the east gym of the Jr. High. There will be a required parents meeting on Feb. 13 at 9:15 a.m. in the Jr. High's Music Room for parents of new players. Registra­ tion, goals and objectives and coaches respon­ sibilities will be discussed. Teams will be formed at the Jr. High's cast gym on Feb. 15, from 5-6 p.m. Players should come dressed to play. Each player during this time will go through a couple of basketball drills and will then be notified of their team. Those unable to attend will be placed on a team and notified. For more information, contact the YMCA at 945-4574. 5/6 Grade Girls Volleyball Any girl in the 5/6 grade, are invited to par­ ticipate in the YMCA-Youth Council's Girls Volleyball league. Under the instruction of Jan Bowers and Tim Newsted, girls will be put on teams to learn the basic skills of volleyball. Vinyl coated vollcyballs will be used to learn the skills, and a beach ball will be used for game play. Teams will meet in the Hastings Middle SCOREBOARD (Continued) YMCA-Youth Council High School Indoor Soccer Standings WLT West Germany...........................................2-0-0 Death Squade.............. ..............................1-0-1 ThcUMIU'S..............................................1-1-1 Pfiefers...................................................... 1-1-0 Dark Blue....... ..............................0-3-0 Results UMIU’S 5 vs. Dark Blue 4; West Germany 10 vs. Pfiefers 2. B Major League L.O. Merchants......................................9 0 H. BB Club.............................................4 4 H. Mfg....................................................4 5 Brown Jug.............................................. 2 5 C & B Discount......................................2 7 Game Results - C League - Tournament Play - Larry Poll Realty 48 vs. Riverbend 32; Carls Market 48 vs. Big Shooters 46; Hastings Mutual 38 vs. J-Ad Graphics 29; Flexfab 26 vs. Neils Ins. 32. B Mnior League - Kloostermans 74 vs. Vik­ ing 53; Pennock Hospital 79 vs. Larry Poll Realty 53. B Major League - C & B Discount 41 vs. Hastings Mfg. 75; Hastings BB Club 60 vs. Lake Odessa Merchants 79. A League - Benedict Farms 98 vs. Peter­ sons 96; Razors Edge Forfeited to Roundball Express. school's cast gym. every Tuesday and Thursdays, starting Feb. 23. from 5-7 p.m. The program will continue until March 24. To register, participants should pick up an application from their school, or from the YMCA office and return it to the YMCA. P.O. Box 252, Hastings, by Feb. 13. The cost for the program is SI5 and includes a long sleeve team t-shirt, certificate and patch. Teams will be formed on Feb. 23 at 5 p.m. in cast gym. Practices will begin on Feb. 23 with matches beginning on March 8. For more information call the YMCA at 945-4574. Youth Indoor Soccer Starting Saturday. Feb. 27. and continuing until March 26. the YMCA-Youth Council will be starting its Saturday Morning indoor Soccer program for boys and girls in grades 2-8. The program will be held at the Hastings Jr. High west gym. 5-6 graders will meet from 8:30-9:30, 3-4 graders from 9:45-10:45. second graders from 11-12. and 7-8 graders from 12-1. There is no cost for this program and preregistralion is not required. Youth Outdoor Soccer The YMCA-Youth Council are now taking registrations for the spring and fall outdoor soccer season. The spring season will begin the week of April 17 and end on Saturday. May 14. The fall season will start on Sept. 12 and end on Oct. 15. The program is open to any boy or girl who will be in Kindergarten through eighth grade next year (fall of 1988). Games will be played Saturdays and Wednesdays in the spring and on Saturdays only in the fall. Games will be played in Tyden Park, the New Fish Hatchery Park, and in Northeastems upper and lower fields. The cost of the program is $15 and includes participation for both seasons, a team shirt, a patch (for the fall) and a certificate for the spring. Scholarships are available by calling the YMCA office. To participate all players are required to return the registration form that your child brought home from school. Addi­ tional forms can be obtained from the YMCA office. All registrations must be returned no later than March 5. Those registering after the deadline will be put on a waiting list until space becomes available. All registrations must be sent to: YMCA. P.O. Box 252, Hastings. Ml. There will be a required parents meeting on Saturday, March 19. al 10 a.m. in room 185 of the Jr. High for parents of new soccer players. For more information, please call the YMCA at 945-4574. YMCA Annual Earn Your Way To Camp Candy' Sale The YMCA of Barry County will soon be in full swing selling chocolate candy bars for the annual YMCA earn your way to camp candy sale. The sale will be held from March 5-19. For each $1 candy bar sold, a youth will receive $.40 credit toward YMCA summer programs. The candy sale provides an oppor­ tunity for boys and girls to earn their way to YMCA programs throughout the year. The sale is open to any boy or girl ages 6-14. Salemen must attend with a parent an orientation meeting on March 5, at 10 a.m.. in the Jr. High Music Room. Candy sale rules will be dircussed and candy will be distributed. For more information, contact the YMCA of Barry County at 945-4574. Primary election set for Monday in Nashville Nashville voters will go to the polls Mon­ day to choose three of four candidates for village trustee and make their choice for village president, treasurer and clerk. Incumbent trustees Marsha Ainslie and Larry Filler are in the race to maintain their positions on the village council while being challenged by Theodore Spoelstra and Sidney Green. One trustee post is being vacated by Carl Tobias who chose not to seek re-election. Unopposed for village president is incum­ bent John Hughes, while treasurer Lois Elliston is alone in the race for that spot. Village clerk Pam Godbey is vacating her scat leaving Rose Heaton and Mary Porter in the battle for the chair. Voters casting their ballots in the Feb. 15 primary will decide which candidates advance to the March 14 general election. Rep. Henry to hold meeting on Monday, locally U.S. Rep. Paul Henry will discuss the need to reform the federal budget process at a town meeting in Hastings on Monday. Henry will be al the County Seat Lounge, 128 S. Jefferson St., from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Monday. The public is invited to attend. A second-term Republican congressman from Grand Rapids. Henry's Fifth District seat includes the eight coun­ ties comprising the northern half of Barry County. Henry is also expected to discuss President Reagan's final State of the Union message and the issue of pro­ duct liability reform. MCP Bookkeeping & Tax service Complete bookkeeping service and income tax preparation. Kalamazoo Wings HOCKEY "Watch our Future Stars' Sat., Feb. 13th Youth Hockey Night with Claude Scolt, the Happy Tumpeteer Sun., Feb. 14th Pink Ice for Valentine's Day. Claude Scott & Post Game Skate with Wings x X ” 'W Wed., Feb. 17th Wacky Wednesday leaturing Tommy Curtin, Juggler on Ice _ HOME SCHEDULE FOR SUN. MOM. TUES. FEBRUARY WED. [THURS FRI. Fort Wayne TICKET PRICES... SAT. Cclwsdo *6.50 and *5.50 Sunday Games at 4:00 p.m. All Others 7:00 p.m. TICKET INFO. 616-345-51 OlW 5071 N. Shore Dr. Pleasant Lake Wings Stadium 623-2660 3600 Van Rick Dr. Minnesota Kalamazoo North Stars ... �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 11, 1988 — Page 13 Hastings man arrested for issuing death threat to woman Ben Hawkins is “Youth of the Month’... Hastings High School senior Ben Hawkins was named the Hastings Ex­ change Club’s Youth of the Month based on his example of an upstanding, law abiding citizen, his achievements and an essay called, "Why I Believe in America". He is a member of the National Honor Society, Internationl Club, Biology Club and the varsity soccer team and Is the son of Lawrence and Diane Hawkins. (Banner photo) Legal Notice State of Wtectmin ClrcuH Court Cih—Mi County SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION Case No. 87 CV 809 MARKESAN STATE BANK Markeian, Wl 53946 Plaintiff, LLOYD R. KOHN and NANCY KOHN Route 1 Dalton. Wl 53926 et al Defendants. THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO SAID DEFENDANT. MEADOW BROOK DAIRIES, INC. William H. Bartlett 3363 68th Street Caledonia. Ml 49316 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon SLATE LAW OFFICES, plaintiff s attorrey. whose address is 33 N. Bridge Street Markesan. Wisconsin, an ANSWER or pleading to the COMPLAINT which is on file In the Off ice of the Clerk of Courts within forty (40) days after the first publication of this Summons, exclusive of the day it is published. If you fall to ANSWER or defend the above entitled action In the Court aforesaid, JUDGEMENT will be rendered according to the de­ mond of the COMPLAINT. DATED: this 21 st day of January 1988. SLATE LAW OFFICES William R. Slate 33 No. Bridge Street Markesan. Wl 53946 (414) 398-2371 State of Wisconsin Circuit Court Columbia County ORDER FOR PUBLICATION Case No. 87 CV 809 MARKESAN STATE BANK Markesan, Wl 53946 Plaintiff, vs. LLOYD R. KOHN and NANCY KOHN Route 1 Da'ton. Wl 53926 et al Defendants. IT APPEARING TO THIS COURT that with reasonable diligence the defendant, MEADOW BROOK DAIRIES. INC.' 3363 68th Street. Suite D. Caledonia, Ml 49316. cannot be served personally outside the State of Wisconsin; and the plaintiff wishing to proceed with his action: IT IS ORDERED that the plaintiff mail a copy of the Summons and Complaint to the defendant's last known post office address prior to the first publication, and that the plaintiff proceed to Gublish lhe Summons without the Complaint in the aslings Banner, a newspaper published in the State of Michigan, ond in the County of Barry, once a week for three consecutive weeks. DATED: this 22nd day of January 1988. BY THE COURT: Lewis W. Charles CIRCUIT JUDGE (2/18) 1988 TENATIVE RECOMMENDED EQUALIZATION RATIOS AND MULTIPLIERS ASSYRIA Ag Com Res Per BALTIMORE Ag Com Ind. Res. Dev Per BARRY Ag Com Ind Res Per CARLTON Ag Com Ind Res Per CASLETON Ag Com Ind Res T/C Dev Per HASTINGS Ag Com Ind Res Dev Per HOPE Ag Com Ind Res T/C Dev Per IRVING Ag Com Ind Res Per JOHNSTOWN Ag Com Ind Per RATIO FACTOR 51.73 50.60 48.62 50.00 .9666 9999 1.0284 1.0000 58.30 50.00 50.00 48.85 50.00 50.00 .85763 1.0000 1.0000 1.0235 1.0000 1.0000 53.81 46.97 50.00 45.82 50.00 .9292 1.0645 1.0000 1.0912 1 0000 53 06 50.41 50.00 46 81 50 00 .94233 .99187 1.0000 1.0681 1.0000 48 83 47.29 50 00 47.85 50.00 50.00 50.00 1.02396 1.05730 1 0000 1.04493 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 50.55 46.99 50.00 48.13 50.00 50.00 .98912 1.02062 1.0000 1.03885 1.0000 1.0000 49.56 50.60 50.00 49.54 50 00 50.00 50.00 1.0100 .9900 1.0000 1.0100 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 50.23 45.07 50.00 45 17 50.00 99542 1.10938 1.0000 1.10693 1.0000 50.00 50.00 48 99 .97352 1.0000 1.0000 1.02062 MAPLE GROVE Ag Com Res Dev Per ORANGEVIL uE Ag Com Ind. Res. T/C Dev. Per PRAIRIEVILLE Ag Com Ind Res Dev Per RUTLAND Ag Com Ind Res Dev Per THORNAPPLE Ag Com Ind Res Dev Per WOODLAND Ag Com Res Per YANKEE SPRINGS Ag Com Ind Res T/C Per HASTINGS CITY Com Ind Res Per RATIO FACTOR 54.02 50.49 48.97 50.00 50.00 .92558 .92098 1.02103 1.0000 1.0000 53.93 50.00 50.00 45.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 .92713 1.0000 1.0000 1.1111 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 50.55 46.90 50.00 46.84 50.00 50.00 .98912 1.06610 1.0000 1.06746 1.0000 1.0000 53.30 46.52 50.00 50.87 50.00 50.00 .93809 1.07481 1.0000 .98290 1.0000 1.0000 42.86 4984 50.00 48.07 50.00 50.00 1.66589 1.00321 1.0000 1.04015 1.0000 1.0000 53.68 50.00 43.15 50.00 .93145 1.0000 1.15875 1.0000 50.00 42.40 50.00 38.51 50.00 50 00 1.0000 1.17925 1.0000 1.29836 1.0000 1.0000 49.89 50 00 47.50 50.00 1.00220 1 0000 1.05263 1 0000 NOTICE IS REQUIRED PER 211 34a MCL multipliers needed Io adjust to 50’’. Ratio if class ratio is 49 00 to 51.00 after close ot Board of Review, a factor ol 1 0000 will be recommended a County Equalization in April. These tenahvc recommended equalization ratios and lactots shall not prejudice tne equalization procedures of me Board of Commissioners or of the State Tax Commission by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Hastings man was arrested last week after issuing a death threat to a woman who agreed to testify in court against one of his friends. The man allegedly threatened the life of the woman, who is a defendant in a pending drug case, after she agreed to testify against her co-defendant Thomas R. Sheridan, of 1111 E. Center Rd., was arrested Friday on charges of extortion and obstruction of justice. Preliminary exam in 56th District Court was set for Feb. 16, and he was released after posting $10,000 bond. Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott of the Barry County Sheriffs Department said Sheridan threatened the life of Hastings resident Sonja Runer after she agreed to testify against Steven Edger in an upcoming court case. Runer and Edger, also of Hastings, were two of 25 people arrested on Oct 1 in Barry County on various drug charges. Runer, 27, was initially charged with delivery of cocaine and conspiracy to deliver cocaine, each a 20-year felony offense. But last month she was allowed to plead guilty to a lesser charge of attempted delivery of cocaine, a five-year offense. As part of the plea bargain with the prosecutor's office, Runer agreed to testify against Edger, 35, at his Feb. 29 trial for possession of cocaine. She was also to testify on Feb. 1 at Edger’s preliminary exam on additional drug charges. But two days before the preliminary hearing, Sheridan told Runer that she wouldn't live to go to court the following Monday, DeMott said. Runer told DeMott she was at the Little Brown Jug Bar in Hastings with two friends on Jan. 30 when Sheridan walked in. After ordering a drink, he approached Runer and told her she wouldn't be alive on Monday, DeMott said. "You're never going to make it to court on Monday alive," he reportedly said. "You think Pm kidding. You won't make it to court Monday alive." Runer told DeMott Sheridan leaned over the table where she was seated, kissed her cheek, and said, "It was nice knowing you? Witnesses who were present heard part of the conversation, DeMott said. Sheridan later told DeMott he had been drinking all day and did not remember the exchange. Sheridan said he remembered talking with Runer but said he didn't know what was said or where the conversation took place. The extortion charge against Sheridan carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. The obstruction charge is a five-year felony offense. The arrests of Runer and Edger in October stem from an alleged cocaine transaction that took place over the summer. Police charge that Edger struck a cocaine deal with an undercover officer and asked Runer to make the delivery for him. In circuit court on Jan. 20, Runer testified she was in a bar in Hastings in June when the undercover officer came in and spoke with Edger. After the officer left the bar, Edger asked Runer if she would deliver some cocaine to the officer. Runer said Edger gave her a bag that he said contained one gram of cocaine, though she added that she didn't look at it before delivering it to lhe officer. After his arrest on Oct; 1, Edger was initially charged with delivery of cocaine and conspiracy to deliver cocaine. Each is a 20-year felony offense. The charges were later dismissed in October after a district court judge found insufficient evidence to bind him over to circuit court for trial. But because they were dismissed "without prejudice," the prosecutor's office retained the option to recharge Edger at a later date. Edger remains free on bond awaiting his Feb. 29 trial date. On Friday, Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming denied a motion by Edger's attorney, James Fisher, to suppress evidence in the case. Runer is also free on bond awaiting sentencing on Feb. 16. Man with seven prior felonies faces charges by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Castleton Township man who has seven previous felony convictions was bound over to Barry County Circuit Court on Monday to face charges of larceny and concealing stolen property. Robert A. Murray, of Thomapple Lake Road, is scheduled to be arraigned Feb. 24 in circuit court on charges of larceny over $100 and receiving and concealing stolen property. Murray is accused of stealing a Mercury 200-horse power motor boat engine in September. The two charges each carry penalties of five years in prison and/or $2,500 in fines. At Murray’s preliminary exam Monday in 56th District Court, Chief Assistant Pro­ secutor Dale A. Crowley said he would be fil­ ing an additional charge alleging that Murray is an habitual offender. Murray's seven previous felony convictions range from larceny to carrying a concealed weapon. Two of the convictions were for escape from prison, Crowley said. If convicted of the habitual charge. Murray could face life in prison. At his preliminary exam on Monday, two co-defendants testified that Murray took the engine from a boat parked at a cottage near Thomapple Lake. Gerald L. Sprague, of 1204 Charlton Dr., testified that he saw Murray taking the motor off the boat, which was parked at a cottage a short distance from Sprague's home. Sprague said he helped Murray drag the engine from the boat, across a neighbor’s pro­ perty. to Sprague's driveway. Once there. Murray, Sprague and James. L. Franks — who was living with Sprague at the time — helped lift the boat in the back of Murray’s car. Both Sprague and Franks were originally charged with larceny and receiving and con­ cealing stolen property in the case. But both were allowed to plead to lesser offenses in ex­ change for their testimony against Murray. Both are awaiting sentencing in Barry County Circuit Court. Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Lynn Crut­ tenden. who investigated the case, said the theft took place sometime during the week of Sept. 7. The boat’s owner testifed he had left the motor on the boat over the Labor Day weekend. When he returned the following weekend, he discovered the engine missing. Cruttenden said deputies were able to follow the tracks caused when the engine was dragged across the ground. The drag marks led from the boat to Sprague’s driveway, he said. Bond was set at $7,500. If you see this handsome fella square dancing or golfing around Plant City, Florida around Feb. 15th, wish him a... NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 1,1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers, Hastings, Michigan. The meeting is to consider the application of Kenneth Haight for a variance at 438 E. Green St. to convert a single family house back to a two family house in a R-2 Zone. Said property is legally described as Lot 1, Block 7, Eastern Addition to the City of Hastings. Said variance is contrary to Section 3.161 of the Zoning Ordinance. Minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery City Clerk 4-H Program gets $10,000 from Kellogg "He didn't indicate to me that he would leave lhe city because of his compensation," she said. "That's why I was greatly surprised to see the irrigation during the first month." Payne said he regretted the circumstances of Community Center annual meeting on Feb. 24 Barry County Community Center - annual meeting will be held Wednesday evening, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds in Hastings. Local Birth Announcements The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has ap­ proved a $10,000 grant for one-year to lhe Barry County 4-H program for an inter-generational project. Jan Hartough, director of the Barry Cooperative Extension Service, told the ’’good news’’ to lhe Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday. The program will involve matching up older adults and young people to work together on a one-to-one basis to do pro­ jects and develop special friendships. The grant program will be patterned after a successful inter-generational pro­ gram started last year by a Middleville 4-H club. “We want it to spread throughout the county," said Kathy Walters, Barry’s 4-H youth agent, who wrote the mini­ grant proposal. The program involves working with people in nursing homes and those who are not, she said. The grant funds will be administered by the State 4-H Foundation and will be used to develop and promote the pro­ gram and train volunteers. More information will be released by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in the next few weeks. IT'S A GIRL Steven and Lori West of Hastings, Feb. 5,5:03 a.m., 8 lbs., W oz. Robert and Janet Shafer of Hastings, Feb. 9,9:22 a.m., 9 lbs., 2 ozs. Nelson Gamache and Marylou Hart of Cloverdale, Feb. 4, .9:43 a.m.. 6 lbs., 1016 ozs. YOU’RE INVITED! The members of Hastings Moose Lodge 628 and Women of the.Moose Chapter 626 invite you to join in the ... inntk __ _ IT’S A BOY Steve Smith and Marjorie Brownell of Alto, 11:05 a.m., 7 lbs., 10 ozs. Timothy and Rhonda Slusser of Hastings, Feb. 5, 9:07 p.m., 8 lbs., 14 ozs. Matthew William Rodrigucz bom to Mike and Judy Rodriguez, Jan. 26, 1988, 7 lbs., 13 ounces, 1914 inches long bom at Butter­ worth Hospital, Grand Rapids, Matthew joins brother Timothy Micheal at home. Grandparents, Roy and Marge Benson and Manuel and Janie Rodriguez. Great­ grandparents, Carl and Elsie Behnke and Francisco k. xrigucz, Inez Silva. Elsie Marie ...from the folks back home in Michigan. NOTICE — his resignation. But he added if the mayor and council understood his job more fully they likely would have given him a higher raise. "Mary Lou is very upset with me at this point,” he said, "but I think a lot of the misunderstanding is she doesn't understand what the office does.” "What's unfortunate for the city taxpayers is - because the city assessment is so complicated - the mayor and the officials don't know what the office does,” he said. On Monday night, Payne met with the council in a closed meeting to discuss his resignation. But the council voted to accept it at the conclusion of the meeting. Both Payne and Gray declined to discuss the details of the meeting, but both said Payne’s salary was discussed at the meeting. ... of the ... LOYAL ORDER of the MOOSE ... on... Sunday, Feb. 14 • 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. • 128 N. MICHIGAN at the lodge ... for more Information call.. 945-5284 Happy Birthday HAPPY 58TH BIRTHDAY The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers held February 9, 1988 are availa­ ble in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. PaynG rosigns, continued from 1 salary is close to the state average for assessors in cities of Hastings' size. "I really feel bad about Mr. Payne leaving but that's his decision," she said. "We have to accept it with regret and go forward. Gray agreed that lhe salary disagreement was a major factor in Payne's decision to resign. In January the city council approved a 3 percent salary raise for Payne, bringing his salary to $23,278. But lhe 3 percent increase granted Payne was lower than raises given to other appointed officials, who received raises of 5 to 6 percent Shortly after Gray look office, Payne said the mayor told him what her recommended salary raise would be for lhe coming year. According to city charter, the mayor makes salary recommendations for appointed city officials and those recommendations are confirmed by the city council. Payne said Gray told her the 3 percent raise was as high as the city could go, given the current economic situation. "She presented her salary recommendations, and we discussed it, and she said it was the best we could do," Payne said. But Gray said she had no idea that Payne would resign over the issue. "I was certainly surprised,” she said. "It's a rough time to see him leave the city because it's tax time." Gray said she and Payne discussed his salary on two separate occasions in January, but Payne did not threaten to resign if his raise was not higher. 1940 • LEGAL NOTICE • YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WAYLAND TOWNSHIP ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP MARTIN TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY ALLEGAN COUNTY NOTICE OF: Gun Lake Area Sewer Authority Meeting Public Hearing and Special Meetings Public Hearing of Township Boards TO: The residents and property owners of the Townships of Yankee Springs and Orangeville, Barry County, and the Townships of Wayland and Martin, Allegan County, Michigan as well as other interested persons. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: That the Gun Lake Area Sewer Authority and the above named township Boards will hold a joint public hearing and special meetings at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 Nortn Briggs Road, Middle­ ville, Mich., commencing at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 1988: That the purpose of said meetings and pubiic hearing is to discuss and possible act upon amendments to the present Gun Lake wastewater system ordinance and in particular, the monthly and quarterly rates charged users of the system and other matters as many properly come before lhe Boards at said joint public hearing and special meetings; That all persons are invited to attend and to be present at said joint public hearing and special meetings and to speak as authorized at said public hearings and during said meetings on matters pertaining to the Gun Lake Wastewater system and proposed amendments to the Gun Lake Wastewater system Ordinance. Yankee Springe Township By: Marilyn Page, Clerk Wayland Township By: Mary L. Msrcott, Clerk Orangeville Township By: Darlene Harper, Clerk Martin Township By: LaVerne Young, Clerk & GOOD SPIRITS 128 S. Jefferson Downtown Hastings St. Valentine’s SUNDAY BRUNCH Cupid says to bring your special Valen­ tine to the COUNTY SEAT Sunday, February 14- Enjoy the superb buffet with more than you can eat. (Discounted prices for seniors and Juniors) V<PVV<P<PV pre SI. Valentine’s DINNER Saturday, February 13th Serving romantic dinners in the candlelit Courtyard and the cozy County Seat dining rooms until 10:00 p.m. For Reservations ... 948-4042 ‘ �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 11, 1988 The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 5. 9LASSEFEED AOS ( <> nun unity Notices business Services Real Estate FEBRUARY BEGINNER CLASSES. Begins Saturday, February 6lh; at the Hastings RolFA-Rama. 12:35 p.m.-2:05 p.m. Skates included. Age 13 & under. Class runs 4 weeks. Need not attend all sessions. Awards presented upon completion of each skill level at Awards Prcscnatation, February 27th at 1:10 pjn. Weekly $2.50 admission includes skate rental & awards. Parents requested to slay entire lime during first lesson young­ ster attends. Parents skate free. Sign up by phone or in person during Roll-A-Rama hours. 948-2814, 945-2872. CHILD CARE: Ages 6 weeks to 12 years. 6:30a.m.-6:30p.m., Mon.-Fri., year around. Excel­ lent staff, beautiful spacious facility, nurse on duty, reasonablc rates, in Hastings. 945-2533 HOUSE FOR SALE: 3200 sq. ft living area, including large private office, open living room with 18ft. ceiling and large balcony and many other extras. Located on 2 city lots. Hastings Public Schools, Northeastern Elementary. Price $159,900. 310 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, 945-9282 or 949-6937. ROLLER SPEED SKATING classes Saturdays; Jan 2 thru Feb. 27. 12:05pm-12:35pm 50c each week. Includes skate rental. Awards presented Feb. 27, 12:30pm. Need not attend all classes. Class comes before rergular beginner’s classes. Parent or authorized adult must be present for youngsters to skate during the speed skating sessions, for those 17 and under. No age limit. Youngster competes against others of same ability and age. Advanced skaters welcomed for this session. Skater should arrive 15 min. early to be ready to skate at 12:05pm. Skater should be able to skate without assistance. Tiny Tots welcomed. 948-2814 or 945-2872. Help Wanted BABYSITTER NEEDED in my home, Mon., Wed. and Fri. evenings, 7-10:30 pm. Call 852-0890. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 RESIDENTIAL GLASS WORK done. Windows, mirrors, shower doors. Call 945-9696._________________ SEWING MACHINE SERVICE: all makes and models, all work guaranteed, free estimates. Call Lyle Thomas at Advantage Business Machines 948-2073. 15 years experience. Pick up and delivery possible.__________________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 Help Wanted SECRETARY FULL TIME, immediate opening, Charlton Park, typing 40 to 50 words per minute, clerical skills, office machines, answer phone and assisting visitors, report prepara­ tion. Weekends during summer season, starting wage, $4.00 an hour, benefits. Apply MESC office, by 2-19-88._________ WANTED - HAIRDRESSER: Day and night positions avail­ able. Also part-time. 945-5353 INVITATION FOR BIDS The Barry County Commission on Aging is accepting bids for the Title IIIC1 and Title IIIC2 Senior Citizen Nutrition Programs in Barry County. Upon availability of contingency funds, funding will be awarded from April, 1988 to September 30, 1989. Contact Tammy R. Pennington, 120 North Michigan, Hastings Ml 49058 or (616) 948-4856 for copies of Bid Specifications. All SEALED Bids must be received no later than 12:00 noon Monday, February 29,1988. Bids will be open ed by committee at 1:00 p.m. on February 29, 1988. All outer envelopes should be specifically marked "Sealed Nutrition Bid." INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement • Life • Home Auto Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE , ot 945-3412 REALESTATE MILLER SINCE REAL ESTAT“" 1940 Ken Miller, C.R.B., C Hastings (616) 94 j-j182 REALTOR CAR & TRUCK REPAIR hatfrasW* 14X S. Hanovw St. Hastings. Mich. 480M 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Heers: Monday 8 to 8 Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA Help Wanted DAY TREATMENT STAFF POSITION- Full time position for mental health day treatment program. Job responsibilities include assisting in client rehabilita'ion and recreational prog­ raming, maintaining case records and developing indivi­ dual program plans. Applicant must possess a Bachelors Degree and have experience in working with mentally ill and developmentally disabled adults. Send resume to; Barry County Mental Health Service, 1005 W. Green St, Hastings, MI 49058. No phone calls. EOE. GOOD NEWS! MERRI­ MAC’S new Spring Catalog it ready now! Home Decor, Gifts, and toys. Keep your checks coming in with our new Hostess program and Demonstrator program. No investment, deliv­ ering or collections. Car and phone needed. Call FREE NOW 1-800-992-1072. LIKE TO WORK IN CONSTRUCTION? We have several openings in new unit. Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, and elec­ tricians, no experience neces­ sary. We pay you while you learn. Call (616) 731-5520 or if long distance, 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard. -Area DeathELLA WILSON PORTLAND - Ella Wilson, 95, of Portland died Saturday February 6, 1988. Mrs. Wilson was bom on September 23, 1892, lhe daughter of Benjamin and Catherine (Dowing) Peacock. She attended Scbewa Rural Schools, Ionia High Schools and Ionia County Normal. She taught in rural schools for several years. She was married to Victor Wilson on Octob­ er 23, 1913. He passed away in December of 1963. Mrs. Wilson was a member of lhe West Sebewa Church of Christ and past member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Wilson is survived by three daughters, Rose Ainsworth of Lake Odessa, Joyce Luscher of Portland and Carol Cassell of Muskegon; two sons, Keith of Lake Odessa and Royal of Birmingham; 21 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were two children, three sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were held 3:30 p.m. Tues­ day, February 9, 1988 al Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Rev. Eugene Thorpe offi­ ciating. Burial was at the Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Sebewa Church of Christ and the River Inn Foster Care Home in Sunfield. Wiswell elected to head lumber group James Wisell. owner of Barry County Lumber in Hastings, was elected president of the Michigan Lumber and Building Materials Association during the Association's recently held convention in Grand Rapids. Additional officers who were elected are as follows: Dennis Riley, DeWitt Lumber, Blanchard; first vice president; Tom Zimmerman, Fowlerville Lumber. Fowlerville; second vice president; and Leroy Holton, Spring Arbor Lumber, Spring Arbor, treasurer. The convention marked the beginning of the celebration of the Association’s 100th year of service to the lumber industry in Michigan. COMMISSION ORDER CF m (Under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) PROTECTION OF MUSKELLUNGE & NORTHERN PIKE Under the authority of Act 230, Public Acts of 1925, as amended, being sections 300.1 through 300.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Com­ mission, at its September 11,1987, meeting, ordered that for a period of five years it shall be unlawful to: (1) Take or attempt to take any species of fish with a spear on Brevort Lake, Mackinac County. (2) Take or attempt to take pike and muskellunge at any time other than from May 15 through November 30 in Austin, West and Crooked lakes in Kalamazoo County; Big Star Lake in Lake County; and Brown­ wood and Round Lakes in Van Buren County. (3) Take or attempt to take any species of fish, except carp from May 1 through August 15, with spear from any of the following list of lakes except Brevort Lake. (4) Take or possess northern pike of a size less than 30 Inches from the following list of lakes denoted by an asterisk. Lake County Kingston* Dumont* Osterhout* Hutchins Fletcher Floodwaters Clear Lower Crooked Thomapple* Cornwall Impoundment Caribou Budd* Ovid* Wiggins Long Emily Stanley Austin* Crooked West* Campeau* Lincoln* Murray* Dean* Big Star Nepessing Lake Hudson* Whitmore* Woodland* Brevort Bass Round Fletcher Floodwaters West Twin Mona* Brooks* Heron* Tipsico* Otsego Big Bear Lake Macatawa* Clear* Long Grassy* McKeever* Bankson Three Legged Brownwood Round Alger Allegan Allegan Allegan Alpena Barry Barry Barry Cheboygan Chippewa Clare Clinton Gladwin Grand Traverse Iron Iron Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Kent Kent Kent Kent Lake Lapeer Lenawee Livingston, Washtenaw Livingston Mackinac Mason Mecosta Montmorency Montmorency Muskegon Newaygo Oakland Oakland Otsego Otsego Ottawa St. Joseph St. Joseph Schoolcraft Schoolcraft Van Buren Van Buren Van Buren Van Buren This order supersedes the previous order entitled “Protection of Muskellunge and Northern Pike" effective April 1, 1987, and given number CFI-116.87. This order shall take effect April 1, 1988, and shall remain in effect through March 31,1993. GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS CEIUM MTMtS run MVISIOI Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! Marlene J. Fluharty. Chairman Natural Resources Commission Barbara McLeod Commission & Legislative Liaison Countersigned: Gordon E. Guyer. Director Progress continues in making state police team into post Michigan State Police in Hastings arc going to be knoun as Post 58. a new number that has been assigned as part of the gradual pro­ cess of expanding lhe State Police Hastings “Team" into a post. Lt. Richard Zimmerman told Barry County Commissioners Tuesday. Zimmerman gave the board a progress report on the improvements that are being made as the facility is changed into a limited operation post. Sir.ee 1975, the Hastings facility has operated as a Team, with less services than a regular post and under the auspices of Wayland Post 56. Since its beginning as the first Team in the state, the caseload of the Hastings State Police has increased 80 percent, he said. As part of an increase in manpower because of the expansion, the Hastings Post has a new' trooper who started his first day on the job Tuesday, increasing the number of Hastings­ based troopers to nine. Zimmerman said. His goal is to have 10 troopers. Already the post has a sergeant who has been added as an administrative assistant. The sergeant also trains officers, works with them on the road when there are major accidents and crimes and serves as a liaison with the courts. The Hastings Post also will soon do most of its own dispatching with civilians. One dispat­ cher has been obtained and Zimmerman said interviews will be held for two more postions in about two weeks. "Gov. Blanchard has a cap on stale employees so wc have to rob from someone Legal Notices SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE • Default hot been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Dale D. Krueger Jr. and Francos Krueger, his wife to Col­ onial Mortgage Company of Indiana. Inc. an In­ diana Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Juno 16. 1976. ond re-recorded on July 14, 1976. in Liber 227. on pogo 63, Barry County Records, Michigan and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Seamen's Bank for Savings, o Now York Bonking Corporation by an assignment doted August 30, 1976 and recorded on September 10. 1976, In Liber 227, on pogo 904. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWENTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIX DOLLARS AND 32/100 ($21,806.32), including interest ot 8.50% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by o sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hostings, Michigan, ot 11:00 o'clock A.M.. on March 17, 1988. Said premises are situated in Township of Thor­ napple. Borry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 20 of Hilltop Estates as recorded in Liber 5 of Plots, Pogo 74. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED: February 4, 1988 Robert A. Tremoin & Associates Attorneys at Law ATTORNEY FOR ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE Professional Corporation 401 South Woodward Ave.. Suite 300 Birmingham. Michigan 48011 The Seamen's Bank for Savings Assignee of Mortgagee (2/25) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Barry on Proposed Special Use Requests Notice is hereby given that the Borry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing, for Special Use requests on February 22. 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Commissioners Room. County Annex Building. 117 S. Broadway, Hostings. Michigan. Case No. Sp. 2-88 - Michiana Metronet At this hearing, the following described proper­ ty, located on Kingsbury Rood, Delton, shall be considered os the site for the issuance of a Special Use permit for the placement of a communication tower for o cellular telephone system. Parcel of land situated in the Southwest % of Sec. 9. TIN, R9W, described as follows: Commenc­ ing at the East % post of Sec. 9; thence N 87°35'40" W along the east and west */« line of said section 3409.81 ft.; thence S 00°54’31"; E 166.70 ft. to the true place of beginning; thence continuing S 00°54’31'’ E 600.00 ft.; thence S 89°05'29" W at right angles, 600.00 ft.; thence N 00°54'31"W 600.00 ft.; thence N 89°05‘29" E 600.00 ft. to the place of beginning. Containing 8.26 acres. Together with lhe right of ingress and egress in common with others over and across a 33 foot wide parcel of land the centerline of which is described as: Commenc­ ing at the East ’/« post of Sec. 9, thence N 87°35'40" W along the east and west ’A line of said section 3409.81 ft.; thence S 00°54'31” E 766.70 ft.; thence S 89°05’29" W at right angels, 300.00 ft. to place cl beginning; thence S oo°54,3r’ E 50.00 ft.; thence S 27°20’30’’ E 503.52 ft. to a point 16.5 ft. north of the south line of the Northeast ’/* to the Southwest ’/« of said section; thence S 87°12* E parallel to and 16.5 ft. North of said South line ol the Nor­ theast ’/< of the Southwest 1A and the Nor­ thwest !A of the Southeast ’A said section 2111.80 ft. to the point of ending on the centerline ol Kingsbury Road. Barry Twp. Case No. Sp. 3-88 ■ Mark and Su Bowersock At this hearing, the following described pro­ perty, located at 13989 Kelly Rd., Hickory Cor­ ners, shall be considered as the site for the is­ suance of a Special Use permit for a home oc­ cupation (i.e. to install two bed tanning salon in the home). Commence at SW cor. SE ’A, SE ’A of Sec. 20-1-9 for beg., th E 14 rods 4 ft., th N 20 rods, th W 14 rods 4 ft. to center of hwy., th S to beg. 2 acres. Barry Twp. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or Im writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any physically disabled persons requiring barrier-free accommodations in order to par­ ticipate in the hearings, should contact the County ruinators Office at 948-4812. The special use applications are available for public inspections at the Barry County Plann­ ing Office, 117 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan during the hours ol 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Please call the Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further information. Norval E. Thaler, Clerk Barry County else (another department) because these arc civilians." he said. Dispatching is currently handled through the Wayland Post. When Hastings has its own dispatchers in place Wayland will still dispatch from about midnight to 7 or 8 a.m.. Zimmerman said. “Slowly but surely we’re going to be wean­ ed from the Wayland Post," he added. "I hope this will help us serve the citizens of Barry County. That’s what our objective is.” Zimmerman also said he hopes to announce soon that the Hastings Post can cover two ad­ ditional townships, Johnstown and Assyria. Those two units have been covered by Battle Creek Slate Police for a number of years. He also mentioned that he is a proponent for cooperation with local law enforcement agen­ cies and noted that renewed efforts between lhe departments seem to be working. "There are not a lot of police officers in Barry so we all have to work together to get the job done," he said. Commissioners voted to go on record that they were "pleased to have the new post" and encouraged the State Police lo confine to move forward. Copies of the the board’s minutes are to be sent to legislators. Jordan fundraiser nets another $1,000 The community of Hastings continues lo show benevolence toward the family of a Hastings High School junior who is battling cancer. " Since the fundraiser for Steve Jordan ended almost four weeks ago, more than a $1,000 has been donated to his family. Jordan, a member of the school's track and soccer teams and a participant in the choir and musical, has a tumor which extends from his kidney to his breastbone. Through chemotherapy, doctors hope the tumor will completely disappear, or will at least become small enough to be surgically removed. The sixteen-year-old returned to school this week and was greeted with “welcome ba.k” signs in the junior hallway. He is attending half-days. Jordan said he tires easily, so he has to "lake it easy," but is happy to be back at school. Jordan’s father, Larry, was laid-off from Hastings Building Products. Because of the lay-off, the family must now pay $300 in group insurance premiums each month. In­ surance will not cover all of the $40,000 in expenses, expected to be incurred for chemotherapy, hospitalization, tests and other medical costs. To help out, student council members at the high school organized several events to raise money for their schoolmate. Other clubs, organizations, individuals and merchants join­ ed in and donated time, merchandise, money or services. Altogether, $3,327.45 was raised for the Jordan family during the week of the fun­ draiser, which was given the theme "That’s What Friends are For.” LaVeme BeBeau, assistant principal at the high school, has been receiving the donations and sending them to the Jordan family. So far, he has turned in $4,254.45 to the Jordans, and more money keeps rolling in, he said. "As of today," BeBeau said Tuesday, "the donations are still coming in. I don’t know how long it will last, but money is still coming in.” He recicved $105 on Monday and Tuesday this week. Part of that money was donated to the Steve Jordan Fund in memory of Audrey Pranshka. a Hastings resident who died of cancer Jan. 27. Mrs. Pranshka’s daughter. Pat Lewis, said her family decided to have memorial con­ tributions made to the Jordan fund because they wanted the money "to go to someone that we know of. This, we know, goes right to the family.” Lewis’s daughter, Tammy is a classmate of Jordan’s, so Lewis said she was familiar with the fundraising efforts. She said she could em­ pathize with what the Jordan's were going through and wanted to help. "We know what cancer can do to a family not just the person who has it. but the family members, too," explained Lettns. "We know all the bills that go along with it and the ex­ penses, not to mention the mcdicaton." Lewis said she hopes more people follow and do the same for the Jordans. "Every little bit helps,” she said. Anyone wishing to make a contribution to the Steve Jordan Fund can send it to LaVerne BeBeau, c/o Hastings High School, 520 W. South St., Hastings. Mich., 49058. Valentine £ove£ines * A VALENTINE FOR THE JOHNSTONS: First there was Meg, Then Erin, Too; Martha came next. Then Alec in blue. Another baby soon Will share all your toys; For Alec’s sake we hope It’ll be a 2nd boy! 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Grandma B. and Aunt Linda V TO TERRY, AMBER AND ANDY I love you all, with all my Lnvc Jenny � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-02-18.pdf ed04393cb83527ee045f946e655b479e PDF Text Text ' -i-'- PUBLIC T V ■ r - ■ 'UTH CliJI ■ ; 'NlEflWS ...wrap Animals abandoned at record pace t Fire spares Charlton Park Page 11 Page 3 Cain sentenced on kickback charges Ex-Middlevillc Police Chief Boyd Cain was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months probation for his conviction last fall on wage kickback charges. Visiting District Court Judge Kenneth Hansen of Charlotte, who presided at Cain’s trial in November, also ordered Cain to pay a fine of S100, court costs of $105 and restitution of $650. Once the sum is paid in full, Hansen said he would suspend the remainder.of the probationary term. Cain was found guilty Nov. 25 of demanding money from Middleville reserve police officer Michael Van Dorp in exchange for working for him for a six-week period until Van Dorp entered a police academy to become a fully certified officer. The misdemeanor offense carried a punishment of 90 days in jail and/or $100 fine. Prior to sentencing, Hansen said the case was one of the most unusual he had ever heard. "My first impression, Mr. Cain, was to put you in jail," Hansen said. "But you were a police officer and just the conviction alone should be sufficient." Before handing down his sentence, Hansen denied a motion for a new trial from defense attorney A. P’ty Kalliel of Grand Rapids. Cain was given a two-week suspension without pay in early May 1987 after he was arrested on the kickback charges and related offenses. His contract as police chief, which expired on May 14, was not renewed by the Middleville village trustees. ■ Cain still faces charges in Barry and Kent Counties of second degree criminal sexual conduct, assault with intent to commit sexual penetration, drunk driving, driving an unregistered motor vehicle and unlawfully using state license plates. HHS Honor Roll listed J \ Page 7 uevotea to tne interests oj carry bounty since 16jO _ Hastings Banner VOLUME 133. NO. 7 PRICE 25* THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 18. 1988 Congressional appropriation process out of control, Henry says No serious injuries in bus accident Slippery roads and foggy weather led to a scries of accidents involving a Delton Kellogg School bus and several passenger cars early Wednesday morning. No one was seriously injured in the ac­ cidents. but five people were treated and released from area hospitals for minor cuts and bruises, said Trooper Greg Fouty of the Michigan State Police Hastings Post. The chain of events began shortly after 8:20 a.m. when the bus stopped to pick up students on M-43 just south of Delton near Sprague Road. Behind the bus, Steven Ellsworth, 26, of Galesburg, stopped his 1983 Oldsmobile when the bus stopped. But immediately behind Ellsworth, Kim Ehrlich. 16, of Fine Lake was unable to slop her 1981 Ford Escort in time to avoid hitting Ellsworth, Fouty said. The impact drove Ellsworth’s car under the right rear bumper of the bus. And after hitting Ellsworth, Ehrlich slid under the bus’s left rear bumper, Fouty said. Neither bus driver Kimberly DeVries. 28, of Delton, nor her 49 passengers were hurt in the accident, Fouty said. One girt may have been slightly hurt, he added, but she was not taken to a hospital for treatment. Ellsworth was not injured in the acci­ dent. but Ehrlich and her front-seat passenger were taken to Community Hospital in Battle Creek by BPOH Am­ bulance for minor injuries. The three rear-seat passengers in Ehrlich’s car were taken to Pennock Hospital by BPOH Ambulance and were treated and released shortly afterwards. Fouty said that the initial accident led to at least one more accident and a few near misses when several approaching drivers headed for the ditches to avoid hitting vehicles blocking the roadway. •’People were stopping all over rhitting each other and running into .tc ditch.” he said. “One guy said the ditch looked a lot softer than the bus.” Shortly after the first accident, Her­ man Moody. 57, of Delton, stopped his car behind the scene as he approached the damaged vehicles. But Ginger Clark, 17. of Delton, who was following behind, was unable to stop her 1981 Toyota and struck the back of Moody’s 1981 Oldsmobile. Neither was injured in the accident. Fouty said. Other accidents were reported, but details were not available Wednesday at press time. Ehrlich received citations from police for failing to stop in an assured distance and for failure to wear a scat belt. Clark was cited for failing to stop. ] । Unbeaten season over... Hastings' hopes for an unbeaten basketball season ended Tuesday night at East Grand Rapids in an 87-74 loss to the once-beaten Pioneers. Shown is Hastings' Mike Brown (24) as he shoots over East's Joe Middleton. This Fri­ day the Saxons have a chance to clinch a tie for the Twin Valley title at Mar­ shall. For more stories on the Saxon eagers, turn inside to page 8. Rebuilding Hastings train trestle agreement reached by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Hastings First Ward pedestrians will be able to save time crossing the Thornapple River now that an agreement has been reached :o turn the old Hanover Street train trestle into a permanent walkway. An agreement between the city and Hastings Manufacturing Co. paved the way for construction of a permanent deck and railing over the trestle. The completed walkway is expected to serve as a shortcut downtown for residents of the east end of the First Ward and for employees of Hastings Manufacturing. "I think many of the citizens of Hastings will appreciate the walkway," said Director pf Public Services Michael Klovanich. "A lot of people from the First Ward walk across the railroad bridge now." The Hastings City Council voted 8-1 last week in favor of accepting the agreement with Hastings Manufacturing. First Ward Councilman Franklin Campbell cast the only dissenting vote. Up until now, many residents have used the trestle, rather than walk to Michigan Avenue to cross the river. But because the trestle lacks a proper foundation and railing, the city would be liable if someone were injured while crossing it, city officials said last week. The realization that the trestle would either have to be made safe or tom down coupled with local interest in having it completed - led city officials to enter into the agreement with Hastings Manufacturing to repair the trestle. Under terms of the agreement, Hastings Manufacturing will grant the city a right of way from East Mill Street to the trestle. The city will be responsible for building a blacktop path from the road to the trestle. The city will also construct the deck and rail for the bridge. The total estimated expense to the city for the project, including lights, landscaping and grading, is expected to be close to $10,000 Klovanich said. Funds are expected to come from next year’s budget. Mayor Mary Lou Gray said last week. In exchange, the city will close East Street from State Road to Thorn Street behind Hastings Manufacturing. The company will build a turnaround on Thom Street, which will include the cost of paving the surface as well as installing curbs and gutters. The company will also put up fences to secure the area. Klovanich said the street closing should prove no inconvenience to city residents. "It’s mostly truck traffic and tow-motor traffic out there," he said. "They’re afraid someone might get hurt." Mayor Pro Tem David Jasperse told the council the vacated section of East Street would remain city property. Under terms of the agreement, the pact would automatically renew itself after five years unless cancelled by either party. Prior to voting on the agreement al last week's, city council meeting, Second Ward Councilman Donald Spencer questioned how much the trestle would be used once completed. "We're closing in on $10,000 here," he said. "How many people are going to use it? It seems like a lot of money to spend for a little bit of use." Continued on page 4 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Congress is breaking the law while pouring more red ink into the federal budget, U.S. Rep. Paul Henry told a Hastings audience Monday. In a one-day visit here, Henry decried the violations of the budget process, saying they are a "fiasco" that allows members of Congress to duck the issues. Henry also defended his vote against aid to the Nicaraguan Contra rebels. The Republican congressman from Grand Rapids, who represents the northern half of Barry County, met with local school and business leaders, spoke at a town meeting in the morning at County Seat and attended a luncheon at the Hastings Rotary Club. At the luncheon, Henry said the most recent omnibus appropriations bills damage the federal budget process by forcing Congress to vote yes or no in the 11th how­ to keep the government running. The two massive appropriations bills, totalling more than $1 trillion in government spending for fiscal year 1987, were prepared in less than three hours and dumped on Congress for a yes or no vote, Henry said. "Clearly no one who voted for either of the two bills can honestly claim to have read them," he said. "Those bills weren’t even printed at the time they were voted upon." According to federal statute, the 13 congressional committees that appropriate money are supposed to introduce a budget resolution by the end of March, he said. By June 15, each authorizing committee is supposed to report back a budget so the appropriations committees can complete their work by the end of August. Finally, Congress is supposed to consider and act upon the each of the 13 appropriations bill separately by the end of September so the following year's budget is in place by the Oct. 1 start of the new federal fiscal year. For the second time in a row last year, Congress failed to follow the steps in the process and ended up passing massive omnibus spending bills at the end of the year. "Every single one of them was violated," he said about the steps in the process. "Thai’s called a suspension of the rules." Aside from the first year of the Civil War, Congress has never failed to follow the budget process until recently, Henry said. "Never before has it happened, other than for fiscal year 1987 and now for fiscal year 1988, for two budgets - back to back - the entire budget put into one up or down vote." Because of the sizes of the omnibus bills, Henry said it is impossible to ferret out all the "pork-barrel" projects hidden in the bills. "There's no ability lo force political accountability on any item in the budget in particular," he said. "It's impossible for you to hold your legislators individually responsible for this collective fiasco. "As long as you roll everything into one bill, everyone can take, institutionally, a collective duck on the budget," he said. "That's what the critical issue is, and that’s what you should be watching." Among the stops U.S. Rep. Paul Henry (right) made In Hastings on Mon­ day was the new office of J-Ad Graphics. With him are Melvin (left) and Fredrlc Jacobs. Clothes dryer causes $25,000 in fire damage to home, Monday A house that was part of an 1838 homestead was severely damaged by fire Monday evening. Flames which apparently began when lint in an electric clothes dryer vent was ignited by the heating clement, spread into a wall in the rear of the home of Lester and Dianne Fay of 2412 W. State Rd.. Hastings. Lester said he was alerted by the smell of smoke while the family was watching television at the front of the house about 8 p.m.. Continued on page 12 Fire officials estimate the damage at $25,000 after the fire spread throughout the attic of both the rear addition and the main section of the Greek Revival style home. The Fays have been living in the house for I0 years and making renovations, they said. The home had been vacant before they pur­ chased it. Hastings firemen were assisted by trucks and manpower from Middleville and Nashville and manpower from Woodland. Lester and Diane Fay watch firemen work on their home. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 18, 1988 Hastings hires new engineer, inspector by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Filling a spot left vacant for the past four months, the city of Hastings has hired a new assistant engineer and building inspector. Walter Kiehler began the $28,000 position in the department of public services on Monday. He replaces former building inspector Constantin Hunciag, who left his position with the city early last fall. Coming to Hastings from Grosse Point Woods. Kiehler, 36, brings a background in construction engineering to his new assignment. "He is familiar with construction, concrete and residential," said Kiehler's new boss, Director of Public Services Michael Klovanich. "I think he'll make a real good man, and I think he'll work with the contractors and developers very wcil." Kiehler was chosen from a field of 23 applicants by Klovanich, with assistance from a screening committee. As assistant city engineer, Kiehler will be doing layout work and municipal planning layout - some of which has been contracted out until now, Klovanch said. In his capacity as building inspector, Kiehler will be responsible for inspecting rental property and issuing house permits. Kiehler, who holds a bachelor's degree in construction engineering, is married and has one child. Honey production is buzzing South Jefferson STREET NEWS EVENTS 1. Give to the Barry County Red Cross BLOOD DRIVE at St. Rose this Friday (February 19) from 11 until 5. Your donation is badly needed. Visit Bosley's after you give and we will treat you to a candy bar or a leftover valentine kiss to help the blood get going again. 2. "Anything Gobs" next weekend at Central Auditorium This musical will be presented by the Hastings High School Music students at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Visit Bosley's between now and showtime and sing a tune from the show on our soapbox and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate and a ticket to Friday’s performance. (Limit 10) 3. Read the special Bridal Edition of the South Jefferson Street News in this week’s Reminder Bridal Supplement and find out why your South Jefferson Street me • chants are the bridal experts in Barry County. 4. Slop in Jhe Color Center on Mill Street in Hastings and meet Dennis McFadden, the ' View owner Our best wishes to Bill and Joyce Towne on their retirement. 5. Susan B. Anthony Birthday ■ February 15. We will trade you a SBA dollar for a brief recitation about her from our soapbox. (Limit 5, all ages) 6. Jalapeno Festival ’88 - February 19-20. To celebrate the jalapeno pepper, bring us a recipe using them ($1.00 gift certificate) or your best jalapeno dish for us to try ($4.00 gift certificate). (Limit 5) 7. Hoodie Doo Day - February 21. At high noon on this day you go outdoors and yell "Hoodie Doo” to chase away winter and get ready for spring. Visit Bosley's and yell it from our soapbox this week and it’s a $1.00 gift certificate. (Limit 20) 8. Student Volunteer Day • February 20. Honor student volunteers this week with a big thank you for the work that they do. If you are a student volunteer, visit Bosley's this week, tell us what ycu do and get a free Snickers bar. 9. World Championship Crab Races February 21. Stage a crab race at Bosley's this week and get a $2.00 gift certificate for the winner, S1.00 to the loser. (Limit 5) 10. Thanks for the Legos. 11. Ai & Pete’s on South Jefferson Is the place to shop for all of your sporting neer.s. Visit them and your other SJS merchants this week. (Gift certificates are limited to one person per month and, unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or older.) AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky celebrates Bill Cullen’s Birth­ day (February 18) by having a sale this week. The Buck makes sure the Price is Right on his specials and you don’t have to guess at the price, you can see It in our weekly Reminder ad. 2. Shop our large selection of Goldline Gen­ eric Products, equivalent national brands at a lower price • tu have our money back guarantee. 3. The winner of our V;.lcntinc Sweetheart Drawing was JOYCE HOLLAND. Con­ gratulations. 4. Barry County's largest selection of Home Health Cara products is at Bosley's. 5. Remember you may check your Blood Pressure free at Bosley's, anytime. 6. Parking is "ree when you shop Downtown Hastings and South Jefferson Street. QUOTE: "MTV is the lava lamp of the 1980s." — Doug Ferrari .OSLEYf™; F-PHRRmACY SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET W.'WhTOWh HASTINGS - MS-342* Honey production in Michigan during 1987 totaled 5 4 million pounds, according to the Federal/State Michigan Agricultural Statistics Ser­ vice. This estimate includes only honey taken by pro­ ducers with five or more hives in production. Producers with five or more hives had a total of 80,000 colonies in produc­ tion during the past year. Yield per colony averaged 68 pounds. Honey prices averaged 53 cents per pound for the 1987 crop. This excludes all government support price payments and CCC loans. Value of production totaled $2.9 million. Honey stocks on hand for sale as of December 15 totaled $1,034,000 pounds. For the U.S., honey pro­ duction in 1987 amounted to 227 million pounds. This honey was produced by 3.19 million colonies and the average yield per colony was 71.1 pounds. Honey stocks exceeded 33 million pounds and prices for the 1987 crop averaged 50.7 cents per pound. North and South Dakota were the leading pro­ ducing states. Michigan’s out­ put-was good for 11th place. 8.15% INIUMD CO* Call HABBY BOitCH ROQtetofwd Mop. First of Michigan Mtn Corporation UMl 1*800-321*4709 •Rote effective 2/24/88 All CDs are FSUC or FDC insured up to St00.000 per client per depository Institution. One sentenced, one pleads guilty in robbery by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A defendant in the Jan. 2 staged hold-up of Cappon Shell Quick Mart in Hastings has been sentenced to six months in the Barry County Jail. His co-defendant will be sentenced March 16 on charges arising from the early-morning robbery. Todd A. Vickery, 20, and David A. Woltjer, 24, both appeared Tuesday in Barry County Circuit Court on charges stemming from the faked theft. Woltjer, of 2245 Iroquois Trail, Hastings, was arrested the morning of the robbery after a high-speed car chase through three Michigan counties. Vickery, of 1144 S. Jefferson St, Hastings, was arrested later in the day after Woltjer told police the two had staged the theft to give Woltjer money to flee the state. Vickery was sentenced to six months in Barry County jail and assessed $500 in court costs. He was also ordered to reside in a Grand Rapids halfway house after his release from jail. He pleaded guilty to a charge of accessory after the fact to a felony, a five-year offense. In exchange for the guilty plea to that charge, the prosecutor's office dropped charges of embezzlement over $100, and conspiracy to embezzle - both 10 year offenses. As part of the plea bargain, Vickery agreed to testify against his co-defendant, and the prosecutor's office recommended Vickery receive no more than six months in jail. At his arraignment in circuit court last month, Vickery testifed that Woltjer had come to Cappon Shell close to 5 a.m. on Jan. 2 to ask to borrow money so he could leave the state. A former employee of the gas station, Vickery said he didn't have the money. Woltjer then asked Vickery to give him money from the till, saying he would make it look like the gas station had been robbed, Vickery said. After he gave Woltjer over $200 from the cash register, Woltjer cut the store's telephone cord, stuck the knife in the counter top and left the premises, Vickery said. As agreed, Vickery gave Woltjer a 10-minute head start before calling police to report a robbery. Police said Vickery gave the investigating officer a complete description of the alleged robber but didn't identify him as Woltjer. Prior to sentencing Tuesday in Barry County Circuit Court, Vickery's attorney, Michael McPhillips, said his client had made a mistake and asked the court to deliver a sentence within the state guidelines of three to 12 months. "Mr. Vickery realizes he made a pretty stupid mistake," McPhillips said. "He'd ask the court for leniency." In his own behalf, Vickery said he would not be in trouble with the law in the future. "I realize it was a stupid mistake," Vickery said. "I'd like to apologize to Mr. Cappon, and ill! never happen again." In addition to the jail term, Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming placed Vickery on a three-year term of probation. In an elaborate plea-bargain that comprises several separate charges, Woltjer pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting embezzlement in connection with the Cappon case. He also pleaded guilty to an habitual offender charge that he was convicted of larceny in a building in 1983. PUBLIC AUCTION SALE STATE LAND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 131 of Act 206, P.A. 1893, as amended, State Lands In Barry County will be placed on the market by offering same for sale at public auction on March 22, 1988 at 10:00 a.m. in the City Hall, 2nd Floor, 241 W. South Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Bidder registration begins at 9 a.m. The right is reserved by the State of Michigan to reject any or all bids. Lists of property to be offered are available at the County Treasurer's Office and Real Estate Division, Department of Natural Resources, Box 30028, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Phone (517) 373-1250. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES REAL ESTATE DIVISION The embezzlement charge carries a penalty of 10 years in prison. A conviction on the habitual offender charge could add an additional 15 years in prison to a conviction on the embezzlement charge. Woltjer also agreed to plead guilty to a charge of escape from lawful custody now pending in district court. In exchange for those guilty pleas, the prosecutor's office agreed to drop a charge of larceny from a person, which arose from the Cappon robbery, and a charge of fleeing and eluding police, which is now pending in district court The prosecutor's office also agreed not to charge Woltjer with any further property offense crimes. Judge Deming denied a motion from Assistant Prosecutor Marilyn S. Meyer to charge Woltjer as a fourth offender. Last fall in a separate matter, the prosecutor's office filed a notice of previous felony convictions but failed to file a complete habitual offender charge within 14 days after Woltjer’s arraignmenL Meyer said the prosecutor's office had reason to believe Woltjer had five out-of-state felony convictions but did not have the certified documents available to issue the habitual charge in September. Woltjer allegedly has several convictions in Missouri and Texas for charges of armed robbery, grand larceny, felonious theft and obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. But Deming denied the motion because Zugel granted $250,000 bond in murder case Reversing a decision made two days earlier, a motion to set bond in the first-degree murder case of George Zugel was granted Friday in Barry County Circuit Court. Last Wednesday, Judge Hudson E. Deming denied a motion to grant bond for Zugel. But two days later Deming approved the motion, citing a provision in the state constitution that requires bond be set for defendants jailed more than 90 days. Bond was set at S25O.U0O cash or assurity. Zugel. who will face trial next month on charges of first-degree murder, has been lodg­ ed in the Barry County Jail since his arrest in November. On Jan. 20. Deming granted a motion to delay Zugel's murder trial from Feb. 1 to March 16 — which pushed the trial date beyond the 90-day limit. Zugel's court-appointed attorney, David Tripp, requested the delay because he said he had just received transcripLs of his client’s preliminary exam in district court. According to provisions in the Michigan state constitution, bond must be set for defen­ dants who are jailed more than 90 days after their arrest. But Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley said the constitutional provision allows for bond to be denied in certain capital offenses. Though bond was set. Zugel remained lodg­ ed at the Barry County Jail this week. To secure his release from jail. Zugel would either have to post $250,000 in cash or seek the services of a bail bondsman. But a bondsman would likely require the defendant to pay 10 percent, or $25,000, before posting bond for his client. Customarily, that 10 percent is not returned. Last Wednesday. Tripp asked the court to reconsider granting bond for Zugel, who had been employed as a painter at the time of his arrest and could have returned to work. Tripp also said Zugel is married, has family in the area and had never failed to appear in court previously. Hastings resident completes her teaching assignment Jodi Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Miller. 1602 North Broadway. Hastings is completing her supervised student teaching assignment for a secondary teaching certificate at North Central College during winter term at North Central College. Naper­ ville. III. Miller, a senior biology major, is currently teaching under the supervision of Al Grill at Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora. III. North Central College places over 85 per­ cent of education graduates in their field each year, a figure well above the state average. North Central College is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences. Recently, Edward B. Fiske, education editor of The New York Times, again included the College among his list of "The Best Buys in College Education." Two make dean’s list at area college Colleen M. Duffy of Hastings and Barbara C. Case of Dowling have made the Dean's List for the fall 1987-88 semester at Nazareth College in Kalamazoo. Each student carried at least 12 semester credit hours and had a minimum grade point average of 3.5. But Crowley asked for a denial, noting that Zugel has three prior felony convictions on his record. ■ Deming initially refused to grant bond for the murder and conspiracy charge last week but continued a bond of $25,000 for the charge of perjury and conspiracy to commit Perjury. Zugel stood mute in November to charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy in the 1986 slaying of Dowling resident Ricky Alan Goddard. A second trial for the perjury charge was rescheduled in January to begin on April 11. the state Supreme Court requires habitual offender charges to be filed within two weeks after arraignment. In a separate case, Woltjer pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling with intent, a 15-year felony offense. Woltjer is charged with breaking into a trailer in the 1900 block of East Mill Street in December. He told the court he was looking for drugs when he kicked in a window and entered the trailer. Sentencing on both the Cappon robbery and the breaking and entering was set for next month. Bond was cancelled, and he was remanded to the custody of the sheriff. Historical Society holding meeting tonight (Thursday) The Barry County Historical Society, and interested non-members, will gather tonight, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Provincial House in Hastings for a historical presentation of Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad. The program will be conducted by C.K.&S. Depot Committee Chairman Mike Hook, who will present a history by using old slides of the CK&S Railroad, which ran for 50 years in Barry County, until 1937. A tribute will be paid to Lewis Sergeant, the only superintendent the railroad had. Also, a few moments will be spent remembering the late Florence Sergeant Lang, his daughter, who passed away on Feb. 6. The program is free and refreshments will be served following the meeting at 249 E. North Street in Hastings. COMMISSION ORDER » (Under authority of Act 230, Public Acts 1925, as amended) STATEWIDE TROUT AND SALMON REGULATIONS Under the authority of Act 230. Public Acts 1925, as amended, be­ ing Sections 300.1 to 300.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Commission, at its December 4. 1987, meeting, ordered that for a period of five years no person shall possess, take or attempt to take, any species of trout or salmon from any of the waters of this state except by hook and line during the open seasons prescribed, and within the minimum size limits and maximum possession limits indicated below. Statewide open seasons on all trout streams and designated trout lakes shall be from the last Saturday in April through September 30 (longer on trout streams designated by the Director for extended fishing under Act 165) on all trout and salmon; statewide open seasons on all other inland waters, the Saginaw River, and the Great Lakes and connecting waters shall be any time for all trout and salmon; except: on Lake Huron and its tributary streams and on Lake Michigan and its tributary streams where the season on lake trout is from May 1 through August 15. Also, the following areas are established as refuge areas for lake trout rehabilitation and are clos­ ed to the taking, keeping, and sport fishing for lake trout. Lake Michigan (north part) All waters enclosed within an area bounded by a line commencing at a point (45°30' latitude, 85°15' longitude) 7 Mi miles due west of the northwest comer of Section 30, T36N, R6W, (Emmet County, Michigan) on the Lake Michigan shoreline; then proceeding due west for 12 miles (to 45°30'N latitude. 85°30' longitude); then proceeding due north for 6 miles (to 45°35‘N latitude, 85°30' longitude): then pro­ ceeding due west for 8 miles (to 45°35'N latitude, 85°40' longitude); then proceeding due north for 11 Mi miles (to 45°45'N latitude, 85°40' longitude); then proceeding due west 16 miles (to 45°45'N, 86°00' longitude); then proceeding due south for 40 miles (to 45°1O'N latitude, 86°00’ longitude); then proceeding due east for Biz miles to (45°10’N latitude, 85°50' longitude); then proceeding due north for 6 miles (to45°15’N latitude, 85°40' longitude); then proceeding due east for 7Vi miles (to 45°15'N latitude, 85°40' longitude); then proceeding due north for 6 miles (to 45°20'N latitude, 85°40' longitude): then pro­ ceeding due east 16V? miles (to 45°20'N latitude, 85°20' longitude) then proceeding due north 6 miles (to 45°25'N latitude, 85°20' longitude); then, proceeding due east 4 miles (to 45°20'N latitude, 85°15' longitude); then proceeding northly to the point of beginning (45°30’N latitude, 85°15' longitude). Lak* Michigan (Mid Lake) All water enclosed within an area bounded by a line commencing at a point 15 miles (43®40’ latitude, 87°50' longitude) due west of the nor­ thwest comer of Section 36, T15N, R19W, on the Lake Michigan shoreline (Oceana County); then proceeding 15 miles due west to the Michigan-Wisconsin boundary; then proceeding southerly along the line to a point (43°00'N latitude, 87°05’ longitude) due west of the nor­ thwest corner of Section 17, T7N, R16W, (Ottawa County) on the Lake Michigan shore; then proceeding due east 13 miles (to 43°00'N latitude, 86°50’ longitude); and then northerly to the point of beginn­ ing (43°40'N latitude, 86c50' longitude). Like Huron (North end) All waters enclosed within an area bounded by a line commencing at the southwest comer of Section 17, T41N, R5E (Chippewa County) on the Lake Huron shoreline for the point of beginning and pro­ ceeding due south 15 miles (to 45°45'N latitude, 83c50' longitude), then proceeding due east 8 miles (to 45°45'N latitude, 83°40' longitude); then proceeding 6 miles due south (to 45°40'N latitude, 83°40’ longitude); then proceeding due east to the Michigan-Ontario border; then proceeding northwesterly and then northeasterly along said border to a point due south of the southeast corner of Section 1, T41N, R7E (Chippewa County), on the said shoreline, and westerly along said shoreline to the point of beginning. • Size limits shall be 8 Inches in Lower Peninsula streams, 7 inches in Upper Peninsula streams, and 10 inches on all lakes. The posses­ sion limit for trout and salmon shall be 5 fish singly or in combination but no more than 2 lake trout or splake from Lake Michigan and its tributary streams or 3 lake trout or splake from Lake Superior and Lake Huron and their tributary streams, including the St. Marys River, except that an additional 5 brook or brown trout or pink salmon may be taken from tributary streams, including the St. Marys River, from the last Saturday in April through September 30. In addition to one day's possession limit of salmon and trout, a per­ son may possess an additional two days' possession limit of pro­ cessed salmon. For the purposes of this Commission Order, the term processed means: (a) Canned in a sealed container (b) Cured by smoking or drying (c) Frozen in a solid state Any processed salmon or trout aboard a vessel on the water or at dockside shall be included in the daily possession limit. This order superceded the Commission order, entitled "Statewide Trout and Salmon Regulations" effective April 1, 1987, and given number CFI-104.87. This order shall take effect on April 1,1988. and shall remain effec­ tive through March 31. 1993. Marlene J. Fluharty, Chairman Natural Resources Commission Barbara McLeod Commission & Legislative Liaison Behind Bosley's Countersigned: Gordon E. Guyer Director �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 18, 1988 — Page 3 Bunner editor Robert J. Johnston is embarking on a career outside of the newspaper business and leaves with a few reflections on his work here. Charlton Park Museum spared from possible fire A letter of thanks... No community can be fully alive without a good newspaper and no newspaper can survive without constant input from its readers. It is important for those who work for newspapers to recognize that the institu­ tion is bigger than life. Newspapers have a history and strength of their own which carry more weight with readers than the skills of the staff. Those who work on the paper are stewards of its assets and its privileges of publication, charged with the task of managing the interests of the newspaper for the good of the community and the paper. Your calls of encouragement and of complaint make us constantly aware of how we affect your lives and the institutions around us. Some of your calls have opened the door to years of friendship. Others may have been difficult, but have been a learning experience for me and. I hope, for the callers, too. This community is changing rapidly and will offer exciting stories for those who chronicle the days ahead. The prosperity of the Grand Rapids area is quick­ ly backing down M-37 and will bring drastic changes in population and lifestyle to Barry County in the next ten years. It will be critical to the future of the Hastings area that those who live here today learn to work with and accept newcomers. It is important that today’s residents not be naysayers to future road improvements, expansion of government services and support for growing schools. In the 14 years since I have been working at J-Ad Graphics, the county government has continually faced a budget crunch. Charlton Park has never received enough money to reach its full potential as an educational and recrea­ tional attraction. The Road Commission has eked by with barely enough money to keep the roads cleared of snow. The future will be even more difficult unless citizens realize that we get what we pay for. New residents moving in will de­ mand services and to keep Barry County prosperous, they must be provided. Most importantly, the schools have gone from prosperity to poverty twice in the last 14 years. Supporting the schools is a critical issue in Hastings. The days when people could make S10 or more on a factory assembly line are virtually gone in this community. The good jobs of the future are going to require 12 years or more of schooling and the children of Hastings must be ready. If the schools arc not supported, the jobs of the future will be located somewhere else. Businesses and industries are going to require an educated workforce. It is with a tinge of sadness that I give up the newspaper business, which I have learned from and enjoyed, to begin a new career. But it is with joy that I can say I have learned well from the people in Hastings and across Barry County who have guided me during my 21 years living here. I can be no more eloquent than to simply say thank you. Firefighters investigate the cause of smoke inside the Charlton Park Museum. Members of the Hastings Fire Department leave the Chariton Park Museum Tuesday after a broken blower belt on a furnace caused smoke to fill parts of the building. Whai was feared to be a threatening blaze at the Charlton Park museum Tuesday was found to be only smoke created by an overheated furnace. Hastings firefighters were called to the scene after park officials noticed smoke beginning to fill the first story of the museum. Smoldering dust inside the first floor fur­ nace created the smoke, which entered the building through the heating ducts on the first and second floor, said Jeff Fisher, chief of operations at the park. Fisher said the problem began when a blower belt snapped and caused a limit switch to fail in shutting down the gas fueled heating unit. As a result, dust accumulation inside the furnace began to smolder. "The dust let us know there was a problem before flames occurred.” Fisher said. Charlton Park Director Diane Szcwczyk said the historic collection was not affected by the smoke because it is housed on the third story of the museum. Fisher said the furnace is checked periodically and there had been no indication previously the belt would break. There was no damage to the building or its contents. Fire Chief Roger Caris said. Man with 17 priors jailed one year for drunk driving A Nashville man with 17 previous Sex education decried by writer To the editor: When our country was being formed, Ben­ jamin Franklin said to the assembly. •Gentlemen we must hang together or we will all hang separately." We are now at the same spot. As a slumbering nation, we allow traitors to walk our streets unmolested by the law. 1 would rather be a penniless taxpayer than Moose perform many valuable services To the editor: Last Sunday afternoon, I attended the open house at the Hastings Moose Lodge celebrating 100 years of this organization. I did not realize the many events the local lodge was doing for the local youth and the other worthwhile projects they are doing and commend them for their unselfish efforts they are making to make this area a better place to live. I know the Moose members were disap­ pointed at the low attendance in the first three hours. The only elected official to visit them was Mayor Mary Lou Gray. Hopefully this will not make the Moose members, because of the low attendance, think ”nobody cares" but will continue the fine programs they have been doing in the past. Keith \ erty Airport project financing explained have my name listed in a communist murder shop. My friends, the choice is ours. People seem more interested in a scat belt law than in the life or death of our country. Having driven an automobile for more than 60 years. I am alive, because 1 have been able to dodge the crazy drivers, so far. Our slumbering nation has allowed sex education to introduced into our schools. Years before it was introduced this leaching material was written up to use in different courses for different age groups by authors in New York. Now. there is money inxducation for tax payers are forced to pay the bill. So, these promoter authors were able to market their production the unsuspecting people of America. The outcome is this; we have educated children to become in mind and action sex machines. We have produced a crop of vicious, perverted, maniacs who torture and destroy our cherished boys and girls as they prey upon them. We have drawn the youths attention from a natural moral attitude to an immoral one, and this has multiplied sex pro­ blems rather than lessened them, as conditions now exist that give overwhelming proof of this. Sex education has brought America ahead of Russia in the destruction of human life. Russians arc good at destroying unwanted human life. Americans destory human life from it’s start until the first nine months, when it is unwanted and certainly there must oc life when there is growth, simple enough isn’t it? What happened to the saying of "redblooded Americans"? Must we admit that that red blood has been corrupted? Cameron McIntyre Hastings To the editor: In response to a recent letter in the Banner 1 would like to state my views on the airport versus the schools. First of all. J have a tax notice in front of me which I have divided into compartments. The results may be surprising. Of S1218.52 total tax. $811.83 was for school millage. Of the S275.53 combined county millage .4 percent was budgeted for airport maintenance. This amounst to $1.10. Let this bear witness to our priorities. Now. for the financing of our current pro­ ject. The total project cost as published by the Michigan Aeronautics Commission is $275,000. Of this amount. $13,750 is to be funded from our Airport Commission’s general fund budget and private contributions. Another $13,750 is provided by a State Restricted User Generated Fund. This fund is generated from aviation fuel and passenger taxes and aircraft registration fees. In 1972 Congress, in an effort toward uv financing, set up an aviation trust fund to 7:0vide financing for airport improvements. This fund is generated by an S percent federal tax on all airline passenger tickets; a 5 percent tax on all air-freight shipments: a jet fuel tax of 14 cents per gallon; a general aviation gasoline tax of 12 cents per gallon; an international flight departure fee of $3; a 5 cents per tire tax on all aircraft tires and a 10 cents tax on air­ craft inner tubes. Obviously, this has generated billions of dollars and since that time, this fund has been raided by Congress for other uses in billions of dollars. But. bi that as it may. that trust fund is the source of the remaining cost of our proposed project. This may be the reason why we pilots in­ cluding this old "has been", feel that it’s our money and we have a right to it. I trust that no one is proposing that more of our money he stolen from that trust fund for schools or ary other use. 1 hope that this helps to clarify the funding of this proposed project. r r Yours truly. Charles F. Murphy. Chairman Hastings City-Barry County Airj on Commission Mother praises son’s counselor To the editor: I am writing in response to the recent article praising Kimberly Hestcrly, who is a substance abuse counselor. 1 would like to of­ fer my pat on the back to her. 1 had put my son through dozens of detox centers and none were successful with after care. When my son was recently arrested for drugs, a friend told me to call on Kimberly Hestcrly. she was so understanding. My son felt she really knows where he’s coming from. Kimberly was there night and day whenever we called. This person is truly caring when 'he is on call 24 hours a day and travels as far as she has to just to help someone. My son has many friends who have recently called her and I listened to one of the mothers cry last night in thankfulness for the help her son has now received. As many know. Kimberly helped start the local "Just Say No" club. She works very hard to keep this club going. She provides alot of material, ideas and fundraising events which she turns over to Wendy Barnum. She prefers to stay unnoticed for all the work she is doing with this club and young people. Someone else always takes the praise for all the hard work she docs, and it makes her happy just knowing she’s helping. I think it’s time she receives praise for caring and all the hard work she does for this club. Her help and feelings don’t come from a book or out of a office, it all comes from her heart. She is affiliated with River Valley Recovery Center and the Grand Rapids Optimist Club in helping people of all ages in our community overcome drug problems. She deserves more than a pat on the back. Another thankful parent of this community Mrs. Sandra Mahn Hastings misdemeanors, including numerous drunk driving offenses, was sentenced last Wednesday to one year in Barry County Jail. John D. Howe, of 308 Washington St., was arrested in September and charged with drunk driving, third offense, a one-year felony; and driving with a suspended license, second offense, a misdemeanor. He was scheduled to go to trial, but last month he pleaded guilty to drunk driving, second offense, as pan of a plea-bargain with the prosecutor. Prior to sentencing last week, Prosecutor Judy Hughes asked the court to send Howe to jail for one year rather than for a longer prison term. "A term of 3 1/2 years to five will automatically put him in a minimum security prison and put him back on the road within six to nine months because of overcrowding," she said. "Society will be best served by 12 months in jail to keep him off the road." When asked if he had a comment, Howe, 32, said, "nothing, sir." Before handing down his sentence, Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster said Howe had appeared before him several times in court previously. “The court has reviewed this file many times," Shuster said. "Every dealing this court has had with Mr. Howe is that he is an incurable drunk driver.” "This court has tried to work with Mr. Howe. We’ve tried everything we can. Any time Mr. Howe gets out, he drinks and drives whether be has a license or not "This man is a menace, and it’s frustrating that we can’t do anything effective,” he said. "We can just go from year to year because Mr. Howe has no desire to reform." In October 1986, Howe was convicted of drunk driving, second offense, and driving with a suspended license, second offense. He was released from jail shortly before his arrest in September 1987. In other court business, Calling him "good for nothing," Shuster sentenced a Freeport man to nine months in jail and three years* probation for passing bad checks he stole from an 80-year-old man. Jesus Hernandez, 48, of 220 Cherry St., was also ordered to pay costs of $400 and restitution of $440 for the four checks drawn on Great Lakes Federal Bank. Hernandez had initially pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in November. But in January he accepted a plea bargain and pleaded not guilty to one of three counts of uttering and publishing charged against him. Prior to sentencing last Wednesday, Hughes said Hernandez did not pose a threat to society and asked the court to follow the probation department's recommendation of a light sentence. "This is a 48-year-old individual with a minimal history of this behavior,” she said. "We believe the recommendation is adequate," Hernandez' attorney, Robert Mirque, said his client understood the error of his actions. "Mr. Hernandez recognizes, as he stated on the record, he acknowledges what he did was wrong. He makes no excuse." In his own defense, Hernandez said he was sorry and would make full restitution for his actions. "I'll say 1'11 never do this again, and I'll pay for it," he said. "I'm sorry 1 did it." "I'm willing to make good for whatever I took and I'll never do it again," he said. Before handing down his sentence, Shuster Robert J. Johnston said he was aware that a friend of Hernandez had been spreading the word that Hernandez was really innocent of the charges. Shuster asked Hernandez if he wanted to withdraw his plea and go to trial for the three counts. "I think you better face up to the fact that you've talked around the community that this never happened and you didn't really do this,” he said. “If you want to be sentenced for this, you better make up your mind. We're not going to have the people of this community believe this court sentenced you for something you didn't do." Mirque, however, told the court that Hernandez had been jailed since his arraignment So any stories of his innocence could not be attributed to Hernandez. After a brief recess, Hernandez told the court he was guilty of the offense and asked the court to proceed with sentencing. Earlier, Hernandez testified that he "had taken several checks from a friend's checkbook, made them out to himself and signed the friend's name. He then cashed them at a store in Freeport In handing down his sentence, Shuster said Hernandez took advantage of an elderly man who had hired him to do odd jobs. "People may say, Good o!' Jesse, he wouldn’t hurt anyone,' "Shuster said. "But I think you’re good for nothing. You're a drifter, you've been on welfare, you've taken advantage of an 80-year-old man. "Taking advantage of an 80-year-old man who trusted you - that reaches a pretty low level," he said. "They really are ripe for someone who offers friendship or offers to assist them." “This is a terribly unkind thing you’ve done, Mr. Hernandez," he said. "I think you hurt him more by the violation of his trust than his pocketbook.” Shuster said he would consider suspending the last three months of Hernandez* sentence depending on his progress in jail. A 20-year-old Battle Creek man who broke into a Johnstown Township home last fall was sentenced to three months in jail to begin after he finishes school in June. In the meantime, Brian C. Leask, of 72 Byron St., was ordered to serve every weekend in jail between now and the end of school. Leask was arrested Dec. 31 and charged with breaking and entering an occupied dwelling with intent, a 15-year felony offense. But he was allowed to plead guilty to attempted breaking and entering, a five-year charge, in a plea bargain with the prosecutor s office. In court last Wednesday, Leask's attorney, Michael McPhillips, asked that his client be given status under the Holmes Youthful Continued on page 10 The Hastings PUBLIC OPINION: Does the press go overboard covering the election process? Dick Cairns Joy Bush Dick Cairns, Caledonia — "Until so­ meone comes up with a better solution, it's a necessary process.' ’ Dan Loew, Battle Creek — "The media blows certain candidates out of proportion. It tends to make the minds up for the people. The media gives more exposure and time to some candidates and then deals like Rather and Bush happen. Some people might think that hurt Bush, but the exposure probably helped him." Banner ___________ < (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michioan 49058 ihursday. February 18,1988 Subscription Rates: S13.00 per year in Barry County: SI5.00 per year in adjoining counties, and S16.50 per year elsewhere. Tony Shaw Maryin Rees Public Opinion: Last week’s Iowa primary kicked off a nine-month campaign which will result in the election of the 41st president of the United States. Considering the vast amount of attention the media pays to the election procedure, our question is whether networks and newspapers go over­ board in covering the process or whether that much coverage is necessary for the public to fully understand the issues and candidates. Send form P S 3579 to P O Box tJ Vol. 133, No 7 Dan Loew Roxanne Bouchard Tony Shaw, Nashville — “It is blown way out of proportion. The media spends all kinds of money covering the election and it could be doing other things with the money. Instead of covering a handful of people, they could spend the money somewhere else. I don’t like it. It's too much exposure." Joy Bush, Hastings — "I gel tired of see­ ing the faces of the candidates all the time, but at the same time it's important to get to know them, too. In order for us to get to know them, they have to be in front of us a lot." Maryin Rees, Dowling — "We do need to know what people are running, but there is a lot of money spent which could be used for the homeless people of this country." Roxanne Bouchard, Hastings — "It’s necessary because it lets me know whai each candidate believes in. It helps me out personally." Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 18. 1988 Mabel Fisher Doris G. Ockerman Howard R. Moffett ALTO - Doris G. Ockerman, 65, of 9518 Sanbum Ave, Alto, died Thursday, February 11, 1988 at Butterworth Hospital. She was born on March 15, 1922 in Hast­ ings, the daughter of Glen and Bertha (Menzies) Sanborn. Mrs. Ockerman was a recent retired school teacher from Hastings Schools. She is survived by her husband, Merle V. Ockerman; children, Paul and Diane Wimberly of Dimondale, Ann M. Hahn of the United Slates Air Force, Colorado Springs, Colo., William and Sue Eastman, Jr., of Remus, Timothy and Kendra Ockerman of Hastings; six grandchildren; father, Glen Sanborn of Montana; brother, Lyle Sanborn of Alaska; five nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, February 16, at 4:30 p.m. at Roetman Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Ameri­ can Cancer Society. HASTINGS - Howard R. Moffett, 79, of Hustings died February 10,1988atThomapp!e Manor after a lenghtly illness. Mr. Moffett was born December 13, 1908, the son of Daniel and Goldie (Miller) Moffett in Seville Tup., Gratiot County. He was married to Jessie May Rufner on November 18,1971 in Sumner, MI. He moved to Hastings from St. Louis in 1986 and has been a self-employed farmer. Mr. Moffett is survived by one son, Russell of Big Rapids; two daughters, Mrs. Jim Gary E. Rheynard HASTINGS - Gary E. Rheynard, 47, of2905 Charlton Park Rd., Hastings died January 28, 1988 at his home after a short illness. Mr. Rheynard was bom June 10, 1940 in Eaton Rapids, the son of Lloyd and Bernice (Wilson) Rheynard. He lived in this area all his life. He serve 1 in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1966. He w. s employed by the Veteran Admi­ nistration Mulical Center for 20 yeau. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion. Mr. Rheynard is survived by his fiance, Patricia Kelley of Hastings; his father, Lloyd of Nashville, one daughter Barbara Rheynard Of Battle Creek, one son, Scott of Battle Creek; • one sister, Dawn Rider of Nashville and one brother Star Rheynard of Shelbyville, Ill. Funeral services were held February 1 at the Royal Funeral Home in Battle Creek with Rev. Don Amidon officiating. Burial was at the Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. (Myrna) Seamon of East Anhurst, New York and Mrs. Waller (Mary) Brimmer of Hastings; two step-sons, Carold Sanders of St. Louis and Stanley Sanders of Bay City; one step­ daughter, Mrs. Robert (Ruth Ann) Burns of Mt. Pleasant; two brothers, John Moffett of River­ dale and Lloyd Moffett of Alma; four sisters, Mrs. Elaine Wiggins of Vestaburg, Mrs. Hazel Thrush of St. Louis, Mrs. Theodore (Blanche) Austin of Carson City, and Mrs. Eldon (JoAn­ ne) Come of Virginia Beach, Virginia; ten grandchildren; ten step-grandchildren and nine step-great grandchildren. Funeal services were held 3:00 p.m. Friday, February 12, 1988 at the Schnepp Funeral Home in Riverdale with Elder Lee Gulick offi­ ciating. Burial was at Seville Twp. Cemetery. Harold C. Allen SHELBYVILLE - Mr. Harold C. Allen, 74, of 5603 Marsh Road, Shelbyville, died February 14, 1988 at his residence. Funeral services were held February 18, 1988 at Marshall - Gren Funeral Home, Plain­ well. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Mabel Fisher, 90, of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 1988 at Thomapplc Manor in Hastings. Mrs. Fisher was born on October 9,1897, the daughter of Charles and Della (Krichbaum) Hawthorne. She was married to Dewey J. Fisher on September II, 1918. Preceding her in death was her husband, Dewey and two sons, Russell a.id Dale Fisher. Mrs. Fisher is survived by her children, Dorothy and Milo Schondehnayer of Hastings, John and Jean Fisher of Clearwater, Florida, Duane and Margaret Fisher of Hastings, and Robert and Mary Fisher of Chester, Virginia; 18 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 5 great, great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Hope Moore of Alma; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Beulah Fisher of Wayland; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held February 18, at 1:30 p.m. al the Beeler Funeral Home, Middle­ ville, with the Rev. Bruce Stewart officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomapple Manor. Margery E. Kaechele CALEDONIA - Mrs. Margery E. Kaechele, aged 95, of Caledonia, lovingly known as "Grandma Kaechele" went to be with her Lord, Sunday, February 7, 1988 at Manatee Memor­ ial Hospital, Bradenton, Florida. Mrs. Kaechele was born on May 22,1892 in Caledonia, Mich., the daughter of Jay and Eunice (Porter) Eldridge. She was raised in the Caledonia area and attended school there. She was married to Fred Kaechele, December 21, 1911. She was the oldest member of the Leight­ on United Methodist Church. " Mrs. Kaechele is survived by her children, Darlene Ruehs, Dorothy and Orrie Martin, Charles and Ruth Kaechele, all of Caledonia; nine grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; a special grand niece, Leone Biesbrock of Wayland; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. David (Clara) Peet, Mrs. Lois Kaechele, both of Wayland, Mrs. Ruth Eldridge of Caledonia; one brother-in-law, Ora Dawson of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Kaechele and a grandson, Carl Kaechele. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, February 10,1988 at 1:30 p.m. at the Leighton United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Interment Lakeside Cemetery, Caledonia. Memorials may be made to the Leighton United Methodist Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Train trestle, ‘Anything Goes’ coming Continued from page 1 "I realize we're in the business for providing," he said. "But at what point do we decide what's too much for too few? Give me a good reason for voting fa- it." But councilmembers said the trestle would aid development in that area of the city. "I don't think you can put it on a per person use," said Fourth Ward Council woman Esther Walton. "It makes the city nicer to use." First Ward Councilman Kenneth Miller said more people would likely use the bridge if it were made safer. "I think if it were repaired, a lot more people would use it than do now," he said." Klovanich told the council that an engineering consultant had determined the trestle to be structurally sound. AU that was needed was new decking and a railing, he said. Jasperse said he viewed a completed trestle as part of possible development along the river in the future. He also said it would be convenient for local residents to do business at Felpausch and Hastings Savings and Loan. "I think it's a mistake to take it out of there, and more people may use it if it’s fixed," he said. City resident Larry Hollenbeck, who said he could speak to the issue as a private citizen, told councilmembers last week that pedestrians living in the east end of the First Ward now have to use the Michigan Avenue bridge to walk downtown. "There are a lot of people who are walking into the roadway, and that’s not safe," he said. But Spencer asked the council if the pact would set a precident for the future. Replied Third Ward Councilman Gordon Fuhr "Well cross that bridge when we come to it." Nightclub singer Reno Sweeney (right) sings “Take Me Back to Manhat­ tan" with her three angels (right to left) Deb. Tiglas, Anna Solmes and Janelie Hoekstra. Cole Porter's "Anything Goes," a musical­ comedy will be performed by the Hastings High School Choir on Feb. 25. 26. 27 at 8 p.m. at Central Auditorium. Tickets are available now from any choir student or by calling the High School at 945-9591. Advanced sales arc preferred. Director Patricia Aumick. Assistant uticctor. Sally Fullerton. Set Building. Bill Asile. Student Director. Sara Vos. Stage Manager. Sue Snow. Graphics. Cathy Bradley Students and Sr. Citizens S3. Adults $4. The choir has been rehearsing since Jan. 5. Sharon Miller is playing the piano for the play. * Computers * MS/DOS Compatible COMPUTERS * SOFTWARE * PAPER * CABLES * Panasonic 1091i Printer ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Cornet «l Broadway and Center, in HaUinicv Phone <145 3014 The Rev Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule Adult Choir. V p.m. Church School and Adult Education. M 30 a.m. Holy Kuehariat. in 30 a.m Weekday Euctumlgj Wednexliy. 7 15 a in Tliurv day. 7pm Call Inr information about youth chnir. Bible Study, youth (roup and other actmUe*. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 133ON.Broadway. Rev David D Garrett. Phone 948 2229 Parsonage. 945 1(95 Clurch Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9 30 a m Sunday School 1045 a.m. Worship Service. 6 p m. Fell< wship Warship: 7 p m Wednesday Prayer GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St. Michael Anton. Paa-or Phene 945-<MI4 Sunday. Feb 21 8 45 Church School; (all ayeil 1000 Wonhip Holy Communion 4 00 Thornupplr Manor. 600 YG. Thurtday. Feb 18 4 15 Children'! Chr.. 7:30 Sr Chotr Saturday. Feb 20 ■ 9:30 Conf 5 Tuwday, Feb 23 • 9.30 Wordwatchert 7 30 Stephen Seipp Wedneaday. Feb 24 - 6 00 Supper. 7 00 Veapera FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2OT W Green Street Hasting. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 9459574 David B Nelaon. Jr Pastor Phone 945 9574 Sunday. Feb. 21 9 00 am Childrens Choir. 930 am Church School 10 30 am. Coffee Fellowship. 1030 a m Radio Rroadcait WBCH 11.00 a m Worship The Time Is Fulfilled Math 112-15 12:10 p.m. Sr. Hi Swiss Steak Dinner |M SO adults. 12 SO children 12 and under) 5 00 p.m Sr Hi Youth Fellowship. Monday. Feb 22 7 p.m Scouts. 7:30 p.m Martha Circle ■ Lounge. 7 30 p m. Hannah Circle ■ Genesis Room Tuesday. Feb 23 - SOO p m Blue and Gold Banquet Wednesday, Feb 24 9:30 2 30 UMW Study Course on the Book <>1 Act. (bring sack lunch). 3 00 p m Cub Den. 6.30 Webekss. 7 30 p m Parenting Class Thursday. Feb. 25 • 12 neon Lenten Luncheon ■ Speaker. Rev Father Leon Pohl. St Rose of Lima. 6 30 p m Webelm 6 30 p m Bell Choir. 7.30 pm Chancel Choir FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings Michigan. G. Kent Kellet Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir Christian Ed Sunday Jan 21 - 9 30 and 11 00 Morning Wonhip Services Nursery provided Broadcast of 9 30 service over WBCH AM and FM 9 30 Church School classes for all age* 1030 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room 1130 Children s Church. 530 Confirms turn Class m the Dining Room. 6 30 Junior High Youth. 6:30 Senior High Youth Wednesday. Feb 24 - 9 30 Womens Association Board Meeting FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Michigan 948 8004 Kenneth W. Garner. Pastor. James R Bar retl. Asst to the pastor in youth. Sunday Services Sunday School 9 45 am Morn­ ing Worship 1100 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p m Wednesday. Family Night. 630 AWANA Grades K thro 8. 7d>n p.m. Senior High Youth (Houaeman Hail), Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morning Mtvice broadcast WBCH HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Slate Road Pastor | A Carrptvll Phone 945-2285 Sunday School 9 45 a.m . Worship II a m . Evrtung Service 7 pm.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 pm HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH 107 I Marshall R.-V N.-v.-n Palm Pad'll Sunday Mottling Sunday Slrol liti»> Motiiitix W.nhip S.rvHi■ linn Hwnrng S-rvuv 7 in Prayer Milling tVi'dih-MLiy Night 7 Ui ST. ROSE CATHOUC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Leon Pohl Pastor Satur­ day Masa 4 30 p.m.; %u-Uy Muses 8am and II a.m ciafesiioas Saturday 4.004 30 p m HASTINGS GIACE BRETHREN The Bible, the Who*. Biblr and Nothing But the Bible 600 Powell Rd Kevin Eady Pastor 945 3289 Worship senicv 10:30 a m. Sunday School. 9 45 classes tor all Sunday Evening Family Hour 6 00 (Riem Bddr Quit Teams at 5 001 BiNe Study Tues . at 7 30 p.m with SMM club for girls and GBB duh for boys. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway. Rev James E. Leitaman Pastor. Sunday Services-9 45 a.m Sunday School Hour: 1100 a m Morning Worship Service. 6 00 pm Evening Service Wednesday: 7.00 p.m. Services for Adults Teens and Children COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev Mary Horn officiating Country Cliapet Church School 91B a tn Worship 10 15 am Buntirld Church Worship Service 9 00: Church School Monday 4 15 to 5 .30 pin LANDMARK BAPTIST CHAPEL 116 N Michigan. Hastings (COA Bldg I across from Hastings Savings A Loan. Maurice Hammond pastor Sunday School 10 a in worship 11 am Evening 6 p.m Wednes­ day 7 pun pray meeting and Bible study call 948 8817 far location GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. '3U2 Sj Hanover. Hatting* Leonard Davis Faslnr Ph 948 2256 or 9459429 Sunday Sunday School 9:4S am. Worship 11 a.m . Youth 5 p.m.. Evening Worship 6 pm.. Fellowship and Coffee 7; 15 p.m Nursery for all services Wednesday. CYC 6:45 p.m , prayer and Bible study 7 p m. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings Ml 49054 Norman Herrun Minister, telephone ,616) 9452938 office. 94g 42,JI lumu- Schedule of services Sunday. Ww dup 10am. Hdih- School 11 am. Even ■ngsmKebpni Wednesday BiUeStudy 7 p.m HOPF. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 South al M-79. Robert Mayn pastor. phiHH- 9454995 Robert Fuller, choir director Sunday schnlulc-. 9:30 am. I i-lkiwdiip and Cuffcv. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Srluail. 11 HO a m Minning Worship; 6 30 ,| III Lwning Windup. 7 Ut> p.m Youth Meeting Nursery for all services. IranapiHUliiwi provided In ami from morn­ ing services Prayei meeting. 700 pm. Wednesday JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings ond lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hostings, Inc. Insurance for your Life. Home. Business end Car WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hastings — Nashville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS f D.l C. Frosted windshield leads to accident A man was cited for careless driving after he left the road and struck a tree north of Hastings last Thursday morning. Gregory F. Sccber, of 402 S. Hanover St., Hastings, told Barry County Sheriff's deputies he was in a hurry to catch another car and drove away before his windshield had defrosted enough for him to see the road clearly. Sceber, 27, was not injured in the accident that left the front end of his CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Re h mi S Pastor Brent Branham I'hoiw 623-2285 Sumlay School al 10 a.m War ship II a m Evening Service at 7 p.m.. Wednesday- Prayer Bible 7 p m Nashville Area Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNG AND HANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev Mary Horn officating Banfield Sunday Schixil 9 00. Banfield Worship 9 30 Country Chapei Sunday School •» .kt Country Chapel Wor ship 10 30. BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" • 118 5. Jefferson ■ 9453429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hostings. Michigan X_______________ ________________________ 501 W. State St. Hastings, MI 49058 616-948-9637 s26500 OF REGISTRATION SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM BARRY AND CALHOUN COUNTIES State of Michigan WHO MAY VOTE? Michigan State Housing Development Authority - ATTENTION: BARRY COUNTY Do You Need Help Paying Your Rent? The Section 8 Existing Rental Assistance Program may be the answer. This is a federal program to help people pay their rent. If you are eligible to participate, part of your rent will be paid directly to your landlord every month by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). The part you pay will be based on your family income and the number of people in your family. However, the total amount you pay for rent and utilities generally will not exceed 30 percent of your income depending upon the type of subsidy you qualify for. These are the basic qualifications: (1) You must be income eligible; (2) the living unit you choose must meet the Housing Quality Standards of the federal Department of Housing and Ur­ ban Development (HUD); and (3) the rent plus utilities charged by your landlord cannot exceed the Fair Market Rent established by HUD for your unit size and type. Subsidy available at this time is certificates. A waiting list of eligible households will be established for all bedroom sizes in Barry County. If the waiting list Is ever closed, publication of such will be made. For more information, please contact: THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway Hastings ARRIS MATRIX NOTICE OF LAST DAY 1980 Oldsmobile seriously damaged. Sheriff's deputies said Seeber was driving north on M-43 near Coats Grove Road at 2:45 a.m. when the accident took place. Seeber crossed the center line of the snowy roadway, left the west side of die pavement and skidded 96 feet before striking a tree, deputies said. Seeber was wearing a belt at the time, and alcohol was not a factor in the accident, deputies said. Delton Area DOSTER PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH 12145 Doster Rd Rev Donaid Jansen Pastor Fbore 664 4811 Sunday morning worship 9 30 a.m Sunday School 11181am Sunday evening ihhle Study 6:30 p m. ST CYRILS CATHOUC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor A rmsuon of St Rose Catholic Church Hastings. Saturday Masa 6 30 p m Sunday Mass 9 30 a m The Church Page is Paid for t The Hastings Banner, the Chu.cries, and these Local Merchants: Stop in for a DEMONSTRATION For Home and Business Janet Irrer 401 S. Washington Sq. Lansing, Ml 48909 Telephone: (517) 373-9344 Act 451, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, provides the following: "The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of a person residing in a registration School District whose name is not registered as an elector in the City or Township in which the person resides..." To The Qualified Electors Of Said School District: The Election is being held to vote on the following proposal(s): GENERAL OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in the Hastings Area School District, Michigan, be increased by 4.18 mills (34.18 on each $1,000.00) for four (4) years, 1988 to 1991, for general operating purposes? LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk(s) or City Clerk to vote at the SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on MARCH 28, 1988 is FEBRUARY 29, 1988. Persons registering after 5:00 o’clock p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the said day are NOT ELIGIBLE to vote at the said SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register must determine when the City and Township Clerks' offices will be open for registration. BOARD OF EDUCATION NO LONGER TAKES REGISTRATIONS Under the provisions of Act 451, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, registrations will NOT BE TAKEN BY SCHOOL OFFI­ CIALS and only persons who have registered as general electors with the appropriate Township or City Clerk of the Township or City in which they reside, or through registration at a Secretary of State's drivers license bureau, are registered school electors. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School System, Michigan Dated February 18, 1988 PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY, Secretary, Board of Education �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 18, 1988 — Page 5 Blood Drive set at St. Rose Wotherspoons to observe 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. James Wothcrspoon. former­ ly of Hastings, will celebrate their 50th an­ niversary Feb. 19 with their family in Edwardsburg. The Wotherspoons were married Feb. 19. 1938. at Woodward Avenue Presbyterian Church in De’roit. They lived in Detroit until they came to Hastings in 1968, where they lived until 1987. Reid-Lehman united in marriage Nov. 7 Kidder-Sensiba announce engagement A candlelight wedding service performed at Nashville Baptist Church on Saturday, Nov. 7, 1987. uniting in marriage Gina S. Lehman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Loren E. Lehman of 11499 Nashville Highway, Nashville, and Gary L. Reid, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Reid of 7520 Guy Road, Nashville. The bridal aisle was decorated with pew bows of white and metallic gold ribbons. The altar was adorned with red carnation, chrysanthemum and daisy arrangements and two brass candelabras were decorated with white and gold silk ribbons and tree fems. Walking before the bride in floor-length white taffeta gowns with criss-cross necklines, basque bodices, and puffed sleeves of metallic gold Iamaze, were her attendant: matron of honor and best friend of the bride. Lindy Reid of Vermontville; Helena Lehman, sister of the bride, of Nashville; and Miss Kel­ ly Reid, cousin of the groom, of Nashville. The attendants carried long-stemmed red roses, babies breath, and fems tied with metallic gold ribbon streamers. They wore hair combs decorated with white and gold silk roses with cascading pearl accents. Jennifer Haltiwill. cousin of the bride, serv­ ed as flowergirl and wore a long, white, silk, miniature bridal gown Escorting Jennifer was the ringbcarcr. Michael Hamilton, dressed identical to the groom in a full-dress black tuxedo with tails. The beautiful bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a lovely floor-length gown of white taffeta with wedding ring collar and lace accents; sheer yoke of English net; fitted bodice of Alccon lace and pearl accents; fitted lace sleeves wiih’pufT at shoulders"; basque waistline and gathered skirt with lace appli­ ques; hemline border of Chantilly lace with a chapel-length train and muffle accents. He' headpiece was a white, floral, beaded crown with finger-tip length veil with a pouf. She carried a bouquet of white and metallic gold silk roses, pearl, babies breath and daisies. The bouquet was encircled with Alecon lace with white, cascading gold rib­ bons and pearls which belonged to the bride's paternal great grandmother Peterson. The groom was dressed in a black full-dress tuxedo with white accents. The groomsmen wore black shadoweave tuxedoes with metallic gold lamaze accents. Standing beside the groom were best man and friend of the groom, Jeff Hamilton of Nashville; friend of the groom. Kurt Hartenburg of Vermontville; and friend of the groom. James Benit of Vermontville. Soloist. Gary Stalcup, sang “Our Love Will Last Forever", and Evie VanEngen and Greg Mathews sang "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do." Some 200 relatives and friends of the cou­ ple witnessed the double-ring ceremony. A catered buffet-style reception followed the wedding at Maple Valley High School. The wedding cake of white had a three-tier center cake and two heart-shaped cakes on each side. A Precious Moments bride and groom statue sat atop, decorated with a trellis of red and white silk roses and gold ribbons. Linda Pullen, aunt of the bride; Jan Reid, aunt of the groom; and Serena Goodenough, who also made and decorated the wedding cake, acted as servers. Jane Aldrich catered the buf­ fet dinner. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hamilton, sister and brother-in-law of the groom, of Nashville. The former Gina Lehman is a 1985 graduate of Maple Valley High School. She graduated from Argubright Business College in Battle Creek, and now is employed by Pen­ nock Hospital in Hastings as a medical transcriptionist. Gary Reid is also a 1985 graduate of Maple Valley High School. He graduated from Michigan State University and is employed by Hickey Electric. Inc. in Nashville. The couple spent their honeymoon on the island of Oahu. Hawaii. They stayed in Wakiki for nine days and now reside in Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kidder Jr. of Freeport are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Denise Ann. to Terry Sensiba, son of Robert and Susan Sensiba of Middleville. Denise is a 1982 graduate of ThornapplcKellogg High School and is employed at the Razors Edge in Hastings. Terry is a 1984 graduate of ThomappleKellogg High School and is employed at G&G Pork Farm in Middleville. A Sept. 24, 1988 wedding is being planned. Franks to observe 50th wedding anniversary On Feb. 28, Raymond and Dorothy Franks of Vermontville will celebrate their 50th wed­ ding anniversary. Dorothy (Pease) and E. Raymond Franks were married on Feb. 28. 1938 in Bellevue. They have two sons. Virgil L. Franks of Bellevue and Robert R. Franks of Vermontville and four grandchildren. The family will be hosting an open house in honor of this occasion on Feb. 28. from 2-5 p.m. at Kalamo Town Hall. Spore Hwy. in the village of Kalamo. All friends and relatives are invited to join them. No gifts, please. Huss-Brooks announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huss of Hastings an­ nounces the engagement of their daughter. Kimberlee Beth Huss, to Richard Lee Brooks Sr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Warner of Lake Odessa. Richard is a 1987 graduate of Lakewood High School. He is now employed at Viatec and is also a combat tele communications specialist in the Michigan Army National Guard. Kimberlee is to be a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School. She is recently employed at the McDonalds in Hastings. Their wedding is to take place in the fall. Sutfin-Hickman announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Alocrt Sutfin arc proud to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Carla Dee. to Clifford Jay Hickman, son of the late Dan M. Hickman and Mrs. Edith M. Jacoby of Battle Creek. A September wedding is planned. Local Marriage Licenses * Martins celebrated 40th wedding anniversary Al and June Manin of Hastings arc celebrating 40 years together. They were wed Feb. 7. 1948 in Muskegon al St. Jean’s Catholic Church. They have 13 children and 15 grand­ children. A family dinner was held in their honor and they arc now vacationing in Florida. Theodore Pfeifer. 17 of Middleville and Susan Francik. 20 of Middleville. Helmut Klatt, 24 of Nashville and Ann M. Mater 27 of Nashville. Robert Smith. 25 of Hastings and Kelli Shancck, 20 of Hail mgs. Mitchell Green Sr., 52 of Middleville and , Nancy Rudd. 30 of Middleville. Hasting; student on Trinity College dean s list A large number of accidents that occur dur­ ing these freezing, snowy winter months in­ crease the need for blood transfusions, reports Calinda Munson at the American Red Cross. "Injured people need extra support from blood donors." explained Munson. "Donors can’t let the winter weather keep them from giving blood." "One person can help as many as six people simply by giving blood." added Munson, ex­ ecutive director. The Barry County Red Cross will sponsor the next blood drive on Friday. Feb. 19. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Rose Church in Hastings. Munson urged healthy Hastings residents ages 17 through 68 to help the injured and ill throughout Mid-Michigan by donating blood on Feb. 19. According to Red Cross officials, giving blood is safe and easy; the entire process takes about an hour. •‘It is impossible to get the AIDS virus from donating blood and extensive testing has made it virtually impossible to contract the virus by receiving blood transfusions." confirmed John Penner. M.D.. director of the Great Lake Regional Blood Services. Since March 1985. the Red Cross has screened all blood for the antibodies to the AIDS virus and any blood that tests positive is removed from the blood supply. People interested in donating can give blood every 56 days. Penner emphasized, "a safe and sufficient blood supply will only be available if you donate.” For more inforr.'ation contact Calin­ da Munson. 945-3122. ‘Beating the winter blahs’ theme of family night program Peace United Methodist Church extends an invitation to its family night, on Saturday. Feb. 20. starting with a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m.. with each family bringing a dish to pass and table service. Beverages will be furnished. Following the meal, at approximately 7:30 p.m. Dr. Blaine Rader, who is on the staff of Samaritan Counseling Center of Central Michigan in East Lansing, will share a pro­ gram on coping with depression and offering ways to get through the "winter blahs" and "doldrums." Dr. Rader is an ordained United Methodist minister who holds a doctorate in psychology. Peace United Methodist Church is located four miles west of Nashville, at the comer of M-79 and Barryville Road. The public is in­ vited to attend al! or either pan of the evening. A grade point average of 3.77 has placed Jean Byrne, daughter of Heidi and Bill Byrne, on Trinity College's Dean’s List for the fall semester. Trinity is a Christian College in Deerfield. III. Byrne is currently a sociology composite major student psychology education, history and sociology. Christina M. Root and Larry W. Dickman were married Jan. 9 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Centreville, with Pastor Leon Lohrman officiating. The bride is the daughter of Michael and Janet Root of Sturgis, granddaughter of Gerald and Emma Magoon and greataddaughter of Thelma Magoon. The bridegroom is the son of Gerald and Barb Dickman of Burr Oak. Roxanne Jansen Burr Oak. served as matron of honor, bridesmaids were Diana Frank. Barb Ross. Lauric Fisher. Jodee Harris, all from Sturgis. Randy Stauffer of Centreville, served as bestman. Bridegroom attendants were Doug Ross and Rod Borgcrt of Sturgis. Doug Diekman of Burr Oak and Tim Reed of Centreville. Ushers were Robert Feister Jr. of White Pigeon and Chad Phillips of Alto. Ken and Pam DeMott of Hastings were master and misses of ceremony al the recep­ tion at the U.A.W. Hall in Sturgis. The couple honeymooned in Kilington. Vt. and now live in Sturgis. • 1988 NATIONAL FFA WEEK FEBRUARY 20-27 Hastings Savings and Loan now of­ fers you the MONEY KEY VISA card, a charge card that offers you more services. Lawrence Chase to observe 80th birthday On Feb. 18. Lawrence Chase will be celebrating his 80th birthday. His family would like to surprise him with a card shower. His address is 5487 Coats Grove Rd.. Hastings. Ml 4QO58 Take advantage of unique MONEY KEY services. Apply now and your first year is FREE, after that the annua! membership fee is only SI5. Every MONEY KEY VISA cardholder is entitled to a 25 day grace period on finance charges. When your balance is paid in full and the payment is posted to your account by the due date, you will pay no finance charge on purchases. Cash advances are available at both Hastings Savings and Loan offices and nation­ wide throughout 2.500 Automatic Teller Machines. A prepayment option allows you to pay ahead and reduce your monthly payments for up to three months at a lime. Make all of your travel arrangements through a special agent and receive bonus points good for account credits or future travel. Stop in to Hastings Savings and Loan today and ask for your MONEY KEY VISA application. Hastings Savings &Loan Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924 Your John Deere equip­ ment needs John Deere parts - and now you can get those parts for the price of most imitations. SPRING SALE thru February 20th SAVE SAVE 10% 20% On Parts & Oil on $100 minimum order 'Moving into a new era of people serving people." 201 E. State St. Hastings, Ml (616) 945-9561 BRANCH OFFICE 802 Fourth Ave. Lake Odessa, Ml (616) 374-8849 "v u On Plow Iron - All Sale« Cash Buy the John Deere parts you need at: 1690 Bedlord Rd., (M-37) Holing, • 616-945-9526 COMMISSION ORDER cF 688 (Under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) PROTECTION OF MUSKELLUNGE & NORTHERN PIKE Under the authority of Act 230, Public Acts of 1925, as amended, being sections 300.1 through 300.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Com­ mission, at its September 11,1987, meeting, ordered that for a period of five years it shall be unlawful to: (1) Take or attempt to take any species of fish with a spear on Brevort Lake, Mackinac County. (2) Take or attempt to take pike and muskellunge at any time other than from May 15 through November 30 in Austin, West and Crooked lakes in Kalamazoo County; Big Star Lake in Lake County; and Brown­ wood and Round Lakes in Van Buren County. (3) Take or attempt to take any species of fish, except carp from May 1 through August 15, with spear from any of the following list of lakes except Brevort Lake. (4) Take or possess northern pike of a size less than 30 inches from the following list of lakes denoted by an asterisk. Lake Apply for a MONEY KEY VISA from Hastings Savings and Loan Root-Diekman united in marriage Jan. 9 Save Big on John Deere Parts Kingston* Dumont* Osterhout* Hutchins Fletcher Floodwaters Clear Lower Crooked Thornapple* Cornwall Impoundment Caribou Budd* Ovid* Wiggins Long Emily Stanley Austin* Crooked West* Campeau* Lincoln* Murray* Dean* Big Star Nepessing Lake Hudson* Whitmore* Woodland* Brevort Bass Round Fletcher Floodwaters West Twin Mona* Brooks* Heron* Tlpsico* Otsego Big Bear Lake Macatawa’ Clear* Long Grassy* McKeever* Bankson Three Legged Brownwood Round County Alger Allegan Allegan Allegan Alpena Barry Barry Barry Cheboygan Chippewa Clare Clinton Gladwin Grand Traverse Iron Iron Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Kent Kent Kent Kent Lake Lapeer Lenawee Livingston, Washtenaw Livingston Mackinac Mason Mecosta Montmorency Montmorency Muskegon Newaygo Oakland Oakland Otsego Otsego Ottawa St. Joseph St. Joseph Schoolcraft Schoolcraft Van Buren Van Buren Van Buren Van Buren This order supersedes the .previous order entitled “Protection of Muskellunge and Northern Pike" effective April 1, 1987, and given number CFI-116.87. This order shall take effect April 1, 1988. and shall remain in effect through March 31. 1993. Marlene J. Fluharty. Chairman Natural Resources Commission Barbara McLeod Commission & Legislative Liaison Countersigned: Gordon E. Guyer. Director �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 18. 1988 BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following are the most popular videocassettes as they appear in next week’s issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1988, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. "Lady and the Tramp” (Disney) 2. “Callanetics" (MCA) 3. "Jane Fonda's Low Impact Aerobic Workout" (Lorimar) 4. "Dirty Dancing" (Vcstron) 5. "Platoon" (HBO) 6. "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" (Paramount) 7. "An American Tail" (MCA) 8. "Jane Fonda’s New Workout” (Lorimar) 9. "Sleeping Beauty" (Disney) 10. "Crocodile Dundee" (Paramount) 11. " Predator" (CBS-Fox) 12. “Robocop" (Orion) 13. "Pink Floyd The Wall" (MGM-UA) 14. ‘ ‘The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 15. "La Bamba" (RCA-Columbia) 16. "Apocalypse Now" (Paramount) 17. "Scarface" (MCA) 18. "Thc Godfather" (Paramount) 19. "Mary Poppins" (Disney) 20. "Top Gun" (Paramount) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS 1. "Dirty Dancing" (Vestron) 2. "Platoon” (HBO) 3. "Predator" (CBS-Fox) 4. "La Bamba” (RCA-Columbia) 5. "Dragnet" (MCA) 6. " Roxanne" (RCA-Columbia) 7. "The Secret of My Success" (MCA) 8. "Lethal Weapon” (Warner) 9. "The Believers" (HBO) 10. "Outrageous Fortune" (Touchstone) 11. "Robocop" (Orion) 12. “Summer School" (Paramount) 13. "The Fourth Protocol" (Lorimar) 14. "Harry and the Hendersons" (MCA) 15. "Tin Men" (Touchstone) 16. “Hollywood Shuffle" (Virgin) 17. "Back to the Beach” (Paramount) 18. "Extreme Prejudice" (IVE) 19. "Masters of the Universe" (Warner) 20. "Raising Arizona" (CBS-Fox) Brought to you exclusively by... Music Center 130 W. State St., Downtown Hastings FREE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE Use our Convenient Court Street Entrance woman who i* full of good ideas Please tell the students that my column ap­ pears seven days a week in Tokxo The paper is the Ashai Evening News. It’s printed in English and they should subscribe when the} get home. It will help them hang on to their English and keep abreast of the cultural changes in our great, multifaeted country. Ann Landers Letter affected many Backache diagnosis, cure noted Dear Ann Landers: Your response to the person suffering from the painful jaw condi­ tion called TMJ prompted me to write. Her doctor said he would try a couple things, and if they didn't work he would have to break her jaw. You advocated more common sense. My question is. how many doctors use common sense? For example, the reason so many women suffer from lower back pain is obvious, but the doctors don’t have a clue. If they would ask these women to bring in their husbands they would know the reason for those backaches. You guessed it: potbellies. Making love with an out-of-shape. overweight man can and does cause an awful lot of problems. Two things can help: Old Lardo can do both himself and his wife a favor by dropping some weight. Second, there are positions other than the traditional ones that will take the strain off the woman. A little experimentation can do wonders to add zest to the bedroom activity, and it could help her back. If your editor will let you print any of this, please don't use my name. Sign me — Oshkosh by Gosh. Dear Gosh: My editor said the letter was perfectly OK. So here it is with grateful thanks for all those women who are married to out-of-shape, overweight guys. Spouse uses Ann for class Dear Ann Landers: Would you believe that my wife teaches a course in Ann Landers? It's true. That is what the course is called. She has a class of young Japanese women who were taught English in Japan. They read and write the language well, but they have had limited experience in speaking. These young women usually remain in the United States for only a few years. Their husbands are graduate students or they are enrolled in medical school. The wives get few opportunities to speak English at home because they tend to socialize with members of their own nationality and speak Japanese with their husbands and children. These women are eager to learn as much colloquial English as possible and that’s where Ann Landers comes in. My wife clips selected letters and pastes them on 3-by-5 cards. Your answers appear on the back. Each letter is discussed and the women at­ tempt to answer. When the card is turned over and your answer is read, the dialogue becomes lively and exciting. The descriptive words and expressions, uniquely yours, are wonderful. They speak directly to our culture and sound strange when translated. Such phrases as “M.Y.O.B." and ' You're not playing with a full deck. Buster" arc not found in the customary primers. You taught the world, "If it ain't broke don’t fix it." "Wake up and smell the coffee" is now part of the language. The women come to our home each Tues­ day morning and the class ends with a lea par­ ty. (They bring the pastries.) We have two rules: Only English is spoken here and everyone must have a good time. Incidentally, there is no tuition. - L.W.W.. Rochester. N.Y. Dear L.W.W.: What a grand idea! Your wife sounds like a gregarious, innovative MIOICARt SUPPLEMENT Very Competitive Rates Covers Prescription Drugs & Excess Doctor Charges Medicare Won't Pay. C. Wendell Strickland 964-2069 UfNJ.rwrinen by: Birthday SALE Save dollars as we celebrate the birthday of the No. 1 President! BUY 4 YARDS OF CARPETING B AT REGULAR PRICE AND GET the Sth YARD FOR ONLY ... Golden Rule Insurance "A" Rated (Excellent) f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE ’395 ’225 | ’295 I "All l»eth ond molarials mod mMt th< high itondardi sol by Iho American Dental Ais'n. •Our on premises lob provides individual 8 efficient service. •Free denture consultation & examination. (616) 455-0810 •l.D. Himebaugh DDS •D.D. White DDS •G. Mcncewicz DDS 2330 44th St, S.E., Grand Rapids $1.00 fid others Dear Ann Landers: I’ve learned, in a very beautiful way. the power and scope of Ann Landers. On Dec. 2. a letter I wrote to you was published. I told you how your column on "The Station" - about living life in the pre­ sent rather than waiting for enjoyment from some future event vou are looking forward to - had affected the lives of my wife. Ruth, and me. It made it possible for us to enjoy the time we had after she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. When my letter appeared in the column the phone calls I received from across the coun­ try. and the letters expressing kind thoughts and memories of similar situations, resulted in some emotional moments. Neighbors and friends who had disappeared from our lives more than 30 years ago called me to say "Hello! We read your letter in Ann Landers column!" Probably one of the most moving calls came from a doctor who left a message saying he was indebted to me. When I called him back he said. "This morning a patient who is terminal came to my office. I gave her the col­ umn with your letter to Ann Landers. Tomor­ row she and her husband are leaving on a trip south. They had been putting it off but now they arc going." You have brought a great deal of pleasure to my life, dear lady. I will always cherish the memories of my last trip with Ruth. And I have some wonderful pictures of the two of us to look at as I relive those beautiful days. It’s a thrill to know that many others headed for their "Station" on Dec. 2 because of my let­ ter. Thank you from all of us. -- Irv Gaiptman. Plainview. N.Y. Dear Irv: I am deeply grateful to you for letting me know how my column affected your life. Believe me. when I receive a letter like yours it fuels the fire that makes this old engine go. No high can match the thrill of knowing that I have connected and made a dif­ ference. Blc.-»s you for writing. Dad can bond with baby, too Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I are starting a family. I hear many women com­ plain that their husbands don't pay much at­ tention to their newborns, so maybe I'm lucky. Yet, Fin concerned. My problem is that Larry doesn't want me to breast-feed our child because he wants to play a significant part in the care of our newborn. He recently read that if the father isn't involved in the feeding of the infant, bon­ ding won't take place. I've always believed that breast is best, but I certainly don't want to deny my husband the opportunity to bond with our baby. What do you and/or the experts think about this? -R.S. in Chicago. Dear R.S.: It’s wonderful that yoar hus­ band is so eager to be part of the baby’s early life. But a brest-fed child has a decided advan­ tage. and I would urge you to do it if you can. Your husband can hold the child after he feeds. He can burp, cradle, coo and establish bonding in this way. He can also diaper, sing to the baby, dress him and take him out in the buggy. There is no need for you to sacrifice nursing so that your husband can bond with the infant. Both arc possible. Dolly still looks great Dear Ann Landers: Dolly Parian is a longtime favorite of mine. I always thought she looked terrific but apparently she wanted to be thinner so she went on a strict diet and lost a lot of weight. Can you tell me if her dimensions on top have changed? I hope not. - J.S.. Columbus. Ohio. Dear J.S.: My spies tell me that Dolly lost lots of inches all over - top and bottom. But that darling lady had plenty upstairs to spare so she still looks great. Drugs are everywhere. They 're easy io get. easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have any questions about drugs and drug use. Ann Landers’ newly revised booklet, "The Lowdown on Dope, ” will give you the answers. Send $2.50 plus a self­ addressed, stamped No. 10 envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Legal Notices State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Ml Counties) File No. 88-19880-SE Estate of LUELLA JONES. Deceased. Social Security Number 375-44-3931. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On March 4. 1988 of 11:00 a.m.. in the proboto courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Gory R. Holman Judge of Probate, o hearing will be held on the petition of Floyd Jones re­ questing that Floyd Jones be appointed Personal Representative of the estate ol Luello Jones, deceased, who lived ol 13581 Kellogg School Rood. Hickory Corners. Michigan and who died February 2, 1988 and requesting also that the will ol the Deceased dated April 3. 1984 be admitted to pro­ bate. It also is requested that Iho heirs al law of said deceased by determined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the Personal Represen­ tative ond to the Court on or before April 28. 1988. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. February 12. 1988 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) Siegei, Hudson. Geo & Fisher 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 616/945-3495 FLOYD JONES Personal Representative BY: Richard J. Hudson Address of Petitioner 13581 Kellogg School Road Hickory Corners, Ml 49060 (2/18) MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dale D. Krueger Jr. ond Frances Krueger, his wife to Col­ onial Mortgage Company of Indiana, Inc. an In­ diana Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 16. 1976, and re-recorded on July 14, 1976, in Uber 227, on page 63. Barry County Records, Michigan and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Seamen’s Bank for Savings, a New York Banking Corporation by on asstgnment dated August 30. 1976 ond recorded on September 10. 1976, in Liber 227, on page 904, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of TWENTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIX DOLLARS AND 32/100 ($21,806.32), including interest at 8.50% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00 o’clock A.M., on March 17 1988. Said premises are situated in Township ol Thor­ napple, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 20 ol Hilltop Estates os recorded in Liber 5 of Plats. Page 74. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sole unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. DATED: February 4. 1988 Robert A. Tremoin 8 Associates Attorneys at Law ATTORNEY FOR ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE Professional Corporation 401 South Woodward Ave.. Suite 300 Birmingham. 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You’ll find us working for you, not the insurance company, with quality products that make your car look good again. Look for the sign of quality — " 3 M-3743 ' State SL • Dmlm -to Crvtettotofe lattW Creak -------- NOTICE-------PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETINGS NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, March 8, 1988 at the Prairieville Township Hall to receive and review the 1988 assess­ ment roll. FURTHER. NOTICE is hereby given to all persons liable ’.o assessment for taxes in Prairieville Township that the assessment roll will be subject to inspection at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, in the village of Prairieville, on the following days: Monday. March 14. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon anc 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. March 15. 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday. Maich 16, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 6:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m. Multiplier factor: AG: 98912 COMM. 1.06610 IND: 1.000 RES: 1 06746 Upon request ol any person who is assessed or said . roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property as will, in their judgment, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. Roy Reck, Supervisor �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 18. 1988 — Page 7 From Time to Time... Hastings High School Honor Roll by—Esther Walton 2nd Marking Period Students SENIORS Life in Hastings— 1895 This is the Shriner-Lang home where the new fire department fought its first fiery battle. The house now belongs to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Lang and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Is the news of today much different from the news 90-somc years ago? Not much dif­ ferent. of course, the names change, but still incidents of the past re-occur in the present. M. L. Cook went back in 1950 and made a synopsis of the year. Here is the first six mon­ ths of 1895 by M.L. Cook. "In the first issue of 1895 is the death of Charles Holbrook. He was, for many years, a leader of the Barry County Bar. He was only 61. bom in New York state and had a fine education. He came to Hastings in 1853 and studied law in the office of his brother, Issac N. Holbrook. Charles passed the required ex­ amination and gained his right to practice law soon after he was 21. He was a successful lawyer and had a .large practice. He had a fine sense of humor and was a master of sarcastic speech. That made him many enemies, but he never returned their bitter feelings against him. Mr. Holbrook could appreciate and enjoy a good joke when he was the victim. He told this story of a joke played on him: One morning he bought a large dressed hog. He soon saw Lou Bennclt a noted character, on the street and told him: "Lou, I have just bought a large dressed hog. It is up at the house. I want you to cut it up and pack the pork in a barrel I use for that purpose. Your pay will be the hog’s head and neck." Lou was adapt at almost any kind of job. Mr. Holbrook started home earlier than usual for dinner that day. He noticed Bennett coming toward him. The Lawyer’s explosive laugh could be heard for blocks. Astride Lou’s neck were the front legs of the porker. His body was bent forward under the weight of more than a third of the big hog. Lou had not an­ ticipated meeting the lawyer. He started his own homeward journey also for very obvious reasons, early enough to avoid that possibili­ ty, he thought. Now he was facing Holbrook. Did that disturb Lou? It did not. He was equal io what the situation brought to him, ard he had no idea of apologizing nor of sur­ rendering his own winter supply of meat. He never stopped or batted an eye but kept on go­ ing. Just before he passed the lawyer he said; "Charley, that hog had the d—dest neck on him I ever saw." So Lou kept his meat and Charley had many a laugh about this joke on himself as he related the story to others. Many times the very manner in which the Banner was written provided humor for readers decades later.: "Two men living ’not 1,000 miles from (near) Coats Grove came here Saturday, pro­ mptly filled themselves with "bug juice" and added more as time went on. When they started home that night, the reads tangled up, (the men got lost) but the pair didn't mind a little thing Hkfe that. About midnight, a farmer south of town in Baltimore, heard strange noises in front of his house in the roadway. He went out to investigate. He found a span ol horses hitched to an overturned wagon, and two men nearly frozen, for it was bitter cold. He cared for the men and team, taking the two into his house, thawed them and sobered them up. They went on their way b?ck to town and on to Coats Grove. Did this experience teach them anything? No there was a repeat perform" the next were. "The outer supervisors are “g’^mg” Supervise: France of Prairieville a lot these days. He claimed to have lost his overcoat, hunting high and low around the courthouse, but it was discovered hanging up in plain sight in the clerk's office. He claimed to have lost it again, a day or two later, but a member of the board told him he was wearing the missing gjrmcnt and that was true. . The 48 members of our fire department, probably remembering how easily they had their pay doubled last year by resigning, recently asked another increase. The council could not see how they could pay another 50 percent more, so they declined. The firemen all resigned. “The city council entered into a contract with Henry Newton to furnish the city with street lighting at a reduction from prices now charged by the Hastings Electric Light Co. Mr. Newton agreed to put a dam on Fall Creek which he said would give him 31 horsepower. Henry is a dreamer. He means well, but his plans have a habit of not working out as he thinks they will. The council gave him until July I to fulfill his part of the agreement." Evidently citizens of Hastings were liberal users of city water, for the Banner of June 13 said: “Hereafter, when you hear three toots of the water works whistle, you must cease sprinkling lawns, for the water is getting low in the big well." Business men and others became interested and organized a new volunteer fire depart­ ment. so our homes and stores will be pro­ tected, possibly not so well for a time because of inexperience. Some of the old members have joined the new organization. It wasn’t long before their mettle was tested. "A fire in the home of W.S. Shriner gave the new department a good test. They responded very well." The Banner of Feb. 14 says: "Fire was discovered Monday in one of the old frame rookies on the north side of State Street. The new fire department responded quickly and shall we say fortunate­ ly or unfortunately subdued the flames with very little loss." "Our numerous heavy snowstorms,” said the Banner of Feb. 14, "arc bearing fruit in delays of trains and the blockading of highways and constant use of snow plows. The C.K.&S. fared badly. Saturday, both the passenger and freight trains were stuck in huge drifts near Milo. Fifty men worked all day Sunday shoveling snow and making a side track so the stalled trains could get started the following day. "The Albion Recorder says that Prof. Samuel Dickie, well-known in Hastings (he had been the first superintendent of Hastings Public Schools), now head of Albion College, returned from a trip to Baltimore. Returning, his train was stalled for 46 hours in huge snow drifts in New York state. He had to wade through snow, breast deep on the level, to get to a farmhouse to obtain provisions for hungry passengers on his train. He says it was the worst storm he had ever seen." The Banner of March 10 recorded the death of a pioneer. Mrs. Nancy Boltwood 81. "Mr. and Mt:. Oliver N. Boltwood located in Hastings in 1850. He was a prominent businessman here in the early days, their home still (1895) stands at the corner of Market and Grand streets. He was interested in flour milling here. He died several years before the passing of his widow. Boltwood Street was named in honor of him and his mill. "A very novel case." says the same Ban­ ner. At the annual school meeting in the Pratt district, Hastings township. J.W. Cutler presides. There were two candidates for director - Mr. Cutler and Henry Miller. After the vote was taken. Mr. Cutler announced it as follows: "Eight votes have been cast for Henry Miller and 12 votes for your humble servant." Mr. Miller's term as director ended with that meeting but he could, under the law. serve until his successor was elected and qualified. When Cutler asked Miller for the director’s books and records. Miller refused to surrender them. He claimed that his suc­ cessor was never named by the presiding of­ ficer of the school meeting. That officer mere­ ly said your humble servant received 12 votes, but never designated the choice.” "There were 22 members in the graduating class this year. The 13th annual reunion and banquet of Hastings High School alumni was held at the Episcopal parish house. July 4." More from the 1895 Banner next week. High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Dawn Archer. Kathleen Barcroft. Robin Beach. Amy Bowers. Carina Bradley. Ronald Bustance. Lisa Clawson, Leland Doxtader. Lisa Eltzroth, ’Michelle Frey. Andy Furrow. Kent Gee. Steve Hause, Benjamim Hawkins. Tom Herbstreith. •Janclle Hoekstra. Robert Longstreet. Bradley Lundquist. Kimberly McCall. Dan McClurkin. Michael Merrill. •Mark Micklalcher. 'Aaron Moskalik. Jen­ nifer Norris. Jennifer Oldz. ‘Daniel Pickard. Heather Prucha. 'Jeanette Skidmore. Michelle Stanton. Chad Tnlles. Philip Wymer Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - James Bauchman, Jennifer Borton. Ludwicn Bos. Cathy Bradley. Mike Brown. Roy Brown. Becky Case, Jerry Case. Donald Cheeseman. Melanie Cook. Robin Cruttcnden, Kelley Daugherty. Kathy Dawson. Matthew DeCamp, Laura DePompolo. Bill Dibell. Julie Dimmers, Todd Gerber, Amy Gibson. Philip (Mike) Hafer. Jonathan Harmon. Greg Heath, William (Bryon) Hubbell, Kimberlee Huss, Kim Javor. Mike Johnson. Kevin Kelley. Theodore Keniston. Theresa Kuball. Eric Maichele. Tom Mathews. Kelly .Mc­ Clurkin, Brian McLean, William (Scott) Mullins, Craig Nichols. Stan Nicholson, Janice Nolen, Larry Perry. Christa Pierce. Cris Sarver. Matt Schmader. Kelly Schneider. Angela Sears, Dena Sherry. Susan Snow, Mindy Snyder. Jackie Sunior, Cherie Swank. Sara Swcetland, Wendy Ulrich. Timothy Warner. FOR RENT or LEASE Call... 313-363-3060 Call the Hastings Banner 9488051 SOPHOMORES Atkinson, Brad Campbell, Patrick Elliott, Boyd Endsley, Bobby Frick, Heidi Frye, Mark Garvey, Lorie Grebenok, Karla Halstead, Lisa Hattis. Beth Huver, Amy Ket­ chum, Titia Kirkham. Spence Knil. Becky Marsh. Charlene Miller. Scott Mueller. Scott Oms, Beth Pierce. Kathy Purdcy. David Slanker. Scott Snore. Tom Strouse. Sara Vos, Timmi Watson. Angela Willson. High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Russel Adams, Rosemary Anger. ♦Kimberly Belanger. Daniel Bell. Melissa Belson, Wendy Bennett. Tracy Brighton, Jennifer Chase. Daryl Cheeseman. Scott Chipman. Jill Clark. Lori Courtney. Tim Cruttcnden, Brandon Dawe, Tia DcGoa. Shawna Dell. Thomas DeVault. •Raymond Duimstra, Bevin Dunn. •Eric Endsley. Barry Gibson, Geoff Gibson, Deb­ bie Grebenok, Tiffany Hewitt. Lori Hubbell. Lcisha Hull. Melinda James, Bret Laubaugh, Dana Markley, ’Tony Miller. Brian Morton, ♦Laura Myers, Katy Peterson, Nicole Shay, •Michalleen Snyder, ’Anna Solmes, Nikki Spaulding, Lisa Townsend, Jeffrey Warren. Valerie Yesh Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Tim Acker, Jeff Bax­ ter. Sara Burghdoff, Melanie Cross. Tammi Davis, Heather Haas, Karen Hamilton. Rebecca Hawkins, Crystal Hine. Jennifer Homan, Lisa Kelley, Anna Lewis, Joe Marfia, Joe Mcppelink, Jennifer Morgan. Christina Morrison, Shane Park, Marcia Peake, Brian Redman, Debbie Sensiba. Mara Seuss, Matt Slocum, Tammie Thayer, Brian Turnbull, Bob VanZandt, Dion Vrooman Honorable Mentkn 3.00 to 3.09 - Jason Abcndrolh, Kerry Begg, Kelli Beukema, Shelley Bromley, Karen Brownell. Jodie Dilno, Jennifer Gidley, Lauric Greenfield. Matthew Hall, Tealy Hallifax, Scott Hubbert. Kurt Huss, Jeff Krul, Shannon Leslie, Erich Owen, Hank Purdcy. Chad Sarver. Jenifer Schimmel. Rodney Sclleck, Suzic Sexton. Teresa Shepard, Kimberly Simmet. Gene Sinclair. Jason Watson, Andrew Woodliff JUNIORS FRESHMEN Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Mark Robert Huver. Tracey Keller. Shelly Kinney. Chad Lundquist. Susan Miller. Clinton Neil. Bobbi Jo Nelson. Eric Norton. Brandi Ray­ mond. Marcia Replogle. Yvon Roush. James Skidmore. Deann Snyder. Paul Teunessen. Kara Trahan. Holly Vann. Kari Vannatcr. Amy Ward. Ty Wattles, Katy Wilcox, Phoebe Williams. Joe Williams. Scott Wilson. Tom Wiswell. Michelle Zurfacc Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Elisha Ayars, Lisa Cook. Matthew Gahan. Nicole Kuhn. James Lewis. Christine Turncs. Steven Waldron. Marc Waller High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Emily Allyn, High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Lynn Barcroft. Matt Bender, Tom Brandt, ’Tom Dawson, Marta Bender, Derek Ferris. Jamie Garrett, Melinda Hare, *Hcidi Herron. Randy •Kamcll DcGoa, •Geri Eye, Jean Fogel, Hughes. Deanna Jones, Stacy Jordan, Mark Gabriel Griffin, Chris Hammond, Tara Har­ bison. Jeffrey Hoxworth, Bradley Humphrey. Kelly, Joseph Krammin, James Lenz. Julie Elissa (Mary) Kelly, •Carrie McCandlish, Lord, Trina Slagstad, Duane Taylor, Chris Jenna Merritt, *Matt Miles. Don Moore. Tracy, Paul VanAmeyden, Iva Vaughn, •Nancy Vitale, Yvette Vargaz. *Wcndi Julianne Norris, ‘David Oom, •Cynthia Purgiel, Jane Quick, Barbra Schleh, Mary Wallace, Cassie Ward, Kristine Witham, Swcetland, Jason Tietz, Brian Tobias, ‘Kelly Chad Zimmerman Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Joel Bridgman. Jim VanDcnBurg, Bradley Weller. Nicholas Williams. ‘Chase Youngs. Bryant Clouse, Kevin Cole, Victor Connor, Diane Zimmerman Dykstra, Dawn Eaton. Deanna Fisk. Angela Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Jeff Bell. Johnny Bir­ Hall, Paul Hare, Peter Hauschild, Debbie man, Julie Borton, Brad Bruce. Martha Hause, Lydia Hensley, Jennifer Jackson, . Gene Liszweski, Dared Lowell, Jason Craven, Tom Cruttenden, Diane Eaves, Dave Elliott, Janice Eltzroth, Victoria Frey, Mar­ Miller, Chad Murphy. David Newsome, Vai Oldz, Jeff Pugh. Daryl Pyle. Tish Reiglerat tens Hamilton, Sarah Hawkins, Douglas HcaBen Richardson. Julie Richter. Michapl Sams#* '■ ly, Brian Heath, Jeremy Horan. Chad Horton, Terri Sanlnoccncio, Matthew Scott, Kimberly D. Smith. Kimberly Stevens. Rich Sunior, Jennifer Temby. James Thompson, Sandy Warren, Holly Williams. Melinda Williams ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION - High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Rodney Angus. Christine Cabral. Debra Reed. •Jeanette Woods ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION - Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Nick Crump. Kimberly Huizcnga, Michelle Rentz. Leslie Ritscma. Mary Schild ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION COMMISSION ORDER (Under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) PROTECTION OF MUSKELLUNGE BROOD STOCK THORNAPPLE LAKE, BARRY COUNTY; LAKE HUDSON, LENAWEE COUNTY, BREVORT LAKE, MACKINAC COUNTY; BANKSON LAKE, VAN BUREN COUNTY Under the authority of Act 230, Public Acts of 1925, as amended, being sections 300.1 through 300.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Commis­ sion, at its meetings on September 11, 1987, ordered that for a period of five years on Thomapple Lake, Barry County; Lake Hudson, Lenawee County; Brevort Lake, Mackinac County; and Bankson Lake, Van Buren County; it shall be unlawful to (1) Take or possess muskelluge of a size less than 38 inches. (2) Take muskellunge by any means other than with hook and line. (3) Take or attempt to take muskellunge from Brevort Lake at a time other than from the first Saturday in June through February. 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Behind some torrid shooting. East Grand Rapids stormed past Hastings Tuesday night 87-74. snapping the Saxons’ winning streak at 15 The game pitted the state's fourth-ranked Saxons — one of only six undefeated teams in the state — against the Pioneers, ranked fifth in Class B by the Associated Press. Largely because of some deadly field goal shooting by the Pioneers (15-1). the game wasn’t as close as expected. Hastings led only once, 13-12 at the 2:01 mark of the first period, and never closed to within less than nine points in the second half. East Grand Rapids upped its lead to as many as 20 points in the fourth quarter. "We didn’t play a good game defensive­ ly." said Hastings coach Denny O’Mara. "Ours is a help-type defense and when we helped out, they did a good job of getting the ball to the open man.” East Grand Rapids took advantage of fin­ ding the open man to hit 67 percent (3l-of-46) from the floor. "You're not gonna beat many teams when they shoot 67 percent.’’ said O’Mara, who was also concerned with the foul sitation and the subsequent disparity at the free throw line. Hastings was whistled for more fouls. 25-19, while making 18 less trips to the line than East. "First let me say that they (East) played belter than us. everything aside," admitted O’Mara. "But the officiating was inconsistent and that brought on some problems. You have to know how the game is going to officiated and none of our players knew what was going to happen." The Pioneers wound up 26-of-38 from the line as compaied to a woeful 10-of-20 for Hastings. Hastings hit a respectful 45 percent (29-of-65) from the floor, but it wasn't close to offsetting the Pioneers’ deadly shooting. "We moved the ball well." said O’Mara, "but they played good defense. We also miss­ ed some shots inside." East Grand Rapids, winners now of 13 straight, jumped to a quick 5-0 lead. Hastings battled back to lead 13-12 on Brown's jumper wirh 2:01 left. But East’s Jason Quinn pumped in a pair of three-pointers for an 18-13 lead and Hastings never lead again. Hastings trailed 22-17 at the end of the quarter. A triple by Hastings' Kent Gee and a basket by Scott Weller tied the game at 22-22 in the first minute of the second period, but East’s Joe Middleton, a future teammate of Brown’s at Siena College, canned a pair of jumpers to key a 10-3 run and gain a 32-25 lead with just over four minutes left. Hastings managed to cut the lead to four points four times in the next two minutes, the last time on a basket by Mark Steinfort to make it 37-33 with 2:18 to go. But East scored the next six points for a 42-33 halftime lead. Hastings failed to score in the first two minutes of the third period as East built its lead to 46-33. Baskets by Brown and Gee cut the lead to 46-37 with 5:40 left, but the Sax­ ons could get no closer the rest of the way. East led 64-45 by the end of the period and upped its margin to as much as 80-60 with 4:06 left. Brown finished with 32 points to lead Hastings while Gee added 16. Weller chipped in nine and Rob Longstreet six. Quinn and Middleton led five Pioneers in double figures with 22 each. Andrew Pillsbury added 21. Even though Hastings outrebounded East 31-24, O’Mara said the Pioneers got the big defensive rebound to start their outstanding fast break. “I've said many times it's not how many rebounds you get, but when you get them,” said O'Mara, noting the Pioneers’ 17 defen­ sive boards. Mike Matthews (40) of Hastings tries to bypass an East Grand Rapids player en route to the basket. Odds look good for Hastings in Twin Valley basketball race Hastings can clinch a tie for lhe Twin Valley championship with a win this Friday at Hastings' Scott Weller scores two hls eight points In the Saxons' 87-74 loss at East Grand Rapids. [ Sports ] The Saxons (15-1 overall) are currently 11-0 in the league, two games ahead of second place Sturgis and Marshall, both 9-2. All three teams have three games to play. The following is a capsule summary of what etch team needs to happen for it to win the Baatiags — Hastings is clearly in the driven’ seat. The Saxons need only one win in any of their three remaining games against the Redskins, Harper Creek and Coldwater to clinch nothing less than a tie. If (hey win two* the Saxons win an outright championship. MMmK-Firstly . lhe RoUkins num beat Jayvee eagers nip East Grand Rapids Sports • • • at a glance by Strve Vecide' A loss best in the long run? While the balloon didn’t burst, a tew cubic inches of air definitely Icakei out. In a contest many anticipated would be a classic run-and-gun shootout. East Grand Rapids wound up with an easierthan-expected 87-74 conquest of the Sax­ ons Tuesday. So what docs that mean? That any hopes Hastings entertains of traveling far in the state tournament are unrealistic? Or that by losing now. the pressure of being undefeated entering March Madness is lifted? In retrospect the game resulted in the proverbial good news, bad news scenario for Hastings. The good news is the contest — actually a rout by the fourth quarter — bared some serious flaws in the Saxons' game. Flaws, however, which can be corrected in suf­ ficient time to make waves in the rapidly-approaching tournament. The bad news, of course, is that dreams of an unbeaten season flew out the locker room window. Naturally Saxon coach Denny O'Mara wanted to accentuate the positive, which surprisingly enough, may have only been provided through a loss. Lesson No. I to his team, said O’Mara, is the critical reminder that five talented ir dividual* don't always beat the br.ur team. "East's first five players, in terms of talent, are probably better than us." ad­ mitted O'Mara. "That’s where team play comes in. Il doesn’t necessarily mean we can’t win. it means that we have to understand the situation.” Understanding the situation means a team hitting on all cylinders at once. Not most cyclinders. All cylinders. "We have to make sure everyone plays their best game for us to win.” said O’Mara. "That means everyone — there are no letdowns. Two or three players can’t be the only ones playing at the top of their games. You have to have five people doing it for four quarters. "At times we didn’t do that." O’Mara said the 13-point loss can be viewed as a growing experience, a chance to regain realistic expectations which perhaps were shuhted aside in all the hoopla of a 15-game winning streak and No. 4 state ranking. "It's something that allows you to understand that yes. you’ve won 15 games, but there is still more to be ac­ complished in the last four games and beyond,’ O’Mara said of the loss. Mentally, it wouid have been easy for Hastings to fold its tent and roll over for East, nc stranger to pressure games such as these. But Hastings didn’t appear to play tight »he whole night. The Saxons simply lost to a belter team. "I don’t know,” said O’Mara when asked if the pressure affected his team, which features five senior starters. “We’ve had a certain amount of pressure for a while already what with the winning streak and everything. I thought we were ready to play." The game pointed out two deficiencies which O’Mara is fu'.ly aware exists in his team: occasional defensive lapses and the lack of an inside offense. Even noting East’s outstanding balanc­ ed scoring attack — the Pioneers’ five —alters all average in double figures — you don’t give up 87 points and expect to win. You can say that East hit 67 percent of its field goals and that there isn't much any defense can do about numbers like that, but that isn’t entirely the truth. The truth is many of those shots were inside the paint or exactly the spot where tough defenses don’t surrender baskets from. Offensively. Hastings’ strength is out­ side shooting. When the Saxons have to go inside, they’re in trouble. It’s like the old basketball axion-, that says when you live by the jump shot, sometimes you die by it, too. In truth, one loss is far from the end of the world. The Saxons will still win the Twin Valley and will likely break the school record of 20 wins in a season. As for the state tournament, it all depends on how successful Hastings is at correcting mistakes and playing together as a team. Members of the seventh grade basketball team: (front row left to right) Kitt Carpenter, Braa Gardner. Lee Bowman, Mike Seeber, Tony Snow, Dan Styf, John Ball, Pat Williams, Dave Solmes (second row) Trevor Watson, Mike Cook, Jon Robinson, Matt McDonald, Dan Roberts, Nathan Robbe, Mark Nitz (third row) Pat Purgiel, Brad Gee, Matt Brown, Tom Fouty, Brian Sherry, Ryan Martin, Neil Katsul. Members of the eighth grade basketball team: (front row left to right) Mike Garrett, Ryan Nichols, Trent Weller, Cory Vender, Matt Anton, Matt Haywood, Matt Robinson (second row) Ryan Schmader, Ted Wilder, Craig Archer, Bryan Wilder, Jeff Lambert, Mark Peterson, Eric Gahan (back row) Coach von der Hoff, Scott Carpenter, Paul Rose, Jamie Henshaw, Chris Turnbull, Chris Youngs, Tadd Wattles, Shawn Ahearn. Junior high eagers busy in 2 tournaments Four Hastings Middle School basketball teams participated in two tournaments in Pennfield and Hastings last week. The eighth grade A team lost two of three games at the Pennfield Invitational while the B team split a pair of games in the Hastings Invitational. Meanwhile, the seventh grade B team finished second at Hastings, winning two of three games, while the A team won the con­ solation trophy with two wins in three games. The seventh grade A team beat Gull Luke 49-22 in the consolation finals behind 14 points from Matt Brown and nine from Brad Gee. Earlier the team beat Comstock 39-25 and lost to Pennfield 40-26. The B team lost in the finals to Lakeview 35-22 despite nine points from John Bell. The eighth grade A team lost to Pennfield 39-28 and Comitock 42-27 before beating Gull Lake 45-33 behind 10 points from Scott Carpenter and eight from Trent Weller. The B team lost to Lowell 40-27. but beat Delton 49-21 behind eight points each from Shawn Ahearn. Matt Anton and Jeff Lambert. Once-bcatcn East Grand Rapids fell to the Hastings jayvee basketball team Tuesday 60-55. Hastings is now 9-7 overall. East led 12-11 after one period and 30-26 al the half. But a 13-9 third quarter advantage tied the game 39-39. The Pioneers managed a 43-41 lead early in the fourth quarter, but Hastings scored 19 of the game’s last 31 points for the win. Tom Vos led Hastings with 20 points. Scott Hubbert chipped in 15 and Jamie Murphy ad­ ded 10. Hastings lost to Albion last Friday 64-49. Vos had 14. Murphy 11 and Hubbert 12 in that game. Middle school wins last wrestling meets The Hastings Middle School wrestling team finished up an outstanding season with two wins at a double dual hosted by Wayland. Wrestling against G.R. Newhall. Hastings won 94-10. Winning for Hastings were: Matt Healy, Tom Brighton, Shayne Horan. Dan Allen, Scon Ricketts, Mark Trowbridge, Charles Teunessen, David Andrus, Jon Andrus. Scott Redman, Jason Hetherington, Jeremy Maiville, Chad Warren. Steve Price, Mart Tail, James Windsor, winning exhibition match was Derek Becker. Wrestling against Wayland the Saxons won 71-32. Winner their matches were Matt Hea­ ly, Tom Brighton, Shayne Horan, Dan Allen. Mark Trowbridge. Charles Teunessen. David Andrus. Jon Andrus. Scott Redman, Jason Hetherington, Jeremy Maiville. Chad War­ ren. winning exhibition matches was Andy Teunessen. The Saxons end the season with a 9-2 dual meet record as well as being champion at the Pennfield tournament and runner up at the Hastings Invitational. “ ' or they .re ’ Hatting. Fritoy eUminaud. Mir .hall then ta« lo tea* toft Lfteview and Smrtb at tom and tope Hasting. |oki twice to win at oulrifte ride. Manhall can tie for the tide by evtepinp Heating, and Us other IWO game, and dm having the Sura aplil their final two gamea. Stnrfta — The Ttojans' odd. ere leas than Manhatl ftapiy hewir Sturgia doean't have another Croat at Haadap. Sturgis can only win an txknpto W <he Saxom tone all three. Mantoll drape two of three irciuding Hasinga. «Me the Trojan. teat Lakeview. Albion wtd Mantail SOngie can tie for the ri­ lle if the Rtoftina tea Haaing. hot lose therr next two, Haeingi lorn to Maratoll plus drape one enter game, and Snirgi, wins all Area Standings Leading Scorers TWIN VALLEY Hastings ............................... 11-0(15-0) Sturgis.................................................. 9-2(14-2) Marshall................................................9-2(13-2) Lakeview..............................................4-7(6-8) Albion.................................................... 4-7(5-9) Harper Creek....................................... 3-8(8-9) Coldwater.............................3-8(5-10) Hillsdale..............................................1-10(3-11) SCORERS Brown, Hastings............... 15-504-33.6 Long, Lakewood............... 15-388-25.9 Miller, Delton..................... 13-234-18.0 Gee, Hastings................... 15-231-15.4 Ainsworth, Lakewood ... 15-226-15.1 Forel I, Maple Valley......... 15-211-14.1 D. Mesecar, Middleville . .14-196-14.0 T. Mesecar, Middleville .. 14-184-13.1 Sprague, Middleville ........ 14-174-12.4 Hastings frosh top Delton, lose to Albion Five Hastings players scored in double figures as lhe Saxon freshman team crushed Delton 84-49. Bob Huver led the Saxons with 19 points while Chase Youngs added 15, David Oom 13. Nick Williams 12 and Gabc Griffin 12. Hastings led 17-7 after one period and 43-22 at the half. The freshmen team was defeated by Albion 66-63. The Wildcats led 20-13 at the end of one quarter and 34-29 at the half. Young led the Saxons with 28 markers while Oom added 12 points. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! February February February February February February 18 19 20 22 23 24 VOLLEYBALL Hillsdale............................... 6:00p.m. BASKETBALL at Marshall........................... 6:00p.m. WRESTLING Ind. Regional VOLLEYBALL Allegan-Delton............. 6:00 p.m. BASKETBALL Gull Lake............................. 6:00p.m. WRESTLING Team Regional �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 18, 1988 — Page 9 Bowling Results Wednesday P.M. Mace s Ph. 60-36. M&M’s 53'642'6. Nashville Locker 51'644'6. Miller Carpets 50-46. Hair Care Center 49'646'6. Friendly Home Parlies 47'6-48'6, Lifestyles 47'648'6. Valley Realty 47'648'6. Handy s Shirts 44-52. Gillons Const. 43'6-52^, Varney’s Stables 43-53, Art Meade 38V4-57W. High Games and Series - L. Tilley 257-202-640, B. Moody 244-553. N. Hum­ mel 212453. B. Hathaway 190-524, M. Snyder 202-559, K. Becker 208-524, J McMillon 193-511. C. Flora 2G0474, L. Barnum 181492, N. Wilson 189484. M. Dull 168482. E. Mesecar 167488, D. Brewer 194472, M. Hall 182459. V. Utter 149425. J. McQuem 152410. High Games - D. Murphy 185. M. Garrett 183, N. Taylor 173, J. Gibbons 166,1. Clark 159. S. Breitner 157, D. Bums 159, T. Soya 152, V. Slocum 168. Splits - B. Blakely 4-7-10, T. Christopher 3-7-10 and 5-7, D. Murphy 3-10, C. Flora 3-10, M. Dull 4-5-7. Clcopha Flora First 200. 115 average. SCOREBOARD YMCA Hastings Youth Council’s 3 on 3 Adult Basketball Standings WL Siegel Hudson8-1 U.B.J7-2 Educators..................................................... 44 Grace Lutheran.•..........................................4-5 All Stars2-6 Over-The-Hill1-8 YMCA Youth Council’s Men’s Basketball Standings B Minor WL Kloostermans10-2 Pennock Hospital8-2 Viking2-8 Larry Poll Realty1-10 B Msyor League L.O. Merchants9-0 H. Mfg5-5 H. BB Club4-5 Brown Jug2-6 C&B Discount3-7 A League Benedict Farms8-0 Razors Edge44 Roundball Ex44 Petersons..................................... ,.3-5 Hast. Dent.........’./................................... 1-7 Results B Minor League Pennock Hospital 87 vs. Viking 64; Kloostermans won by forfeit over Larry Poll Realty. B Major League C&B Discount 66 vs. Brown Jug 63; Hastings BB Club 53 vs. Hastings Mfg. 66. . A League Did not play this week. Hastings Mfg. Co. Formula Realty 42216. Chrome Room 395'6, Machine Room 392, Viking 349Vi, Office 3I4, Anhowsur Busch 282'6. High Games and Series - M. O'Donnell 214-588. J. Rctzloff 581. B. Ludcscher 201-551. J, Grassmyer 213-542. B. Westerly 524. J. Smith 518, W. Beck 515. F. Huey 203-514. R Ruthruff512. D. Thompson 508. K. Bushec 507, D. Edwards 506. Thursday Twisters Guckes Market .607, Century 21 .575, An­ drus .568. Art Meade .545. Hastings Mutual .500. Hastings Bowl .437, Bowman Refrigeration .432. Formula Real Estate .426 High Game and Series - C. Burpee 163, N. Morgan 162. L. Barnum 204-554. M. Newton 161. K. Malli son 196-499, B. Steele 165. P. Guy 163. A. Czinder 155, K. Colvin 173. S. Knickerbocker 232-558. Splits converted - B. Steele 4-7-10, S. Keeler 5-10. Laughter helps alleviate stress, researcher says OBERLIN, Ohio (AP) - People who are able to laugh it up under pressure seem to have greater resistance to stress-related ailments than those who don't, according to a psychologist studying the link between humor and health. "This study points to the conclusion that humor does confer some health benefit when you’re under stress,” Albert Porterfield, assistant professor of psychology at Oberlin College, said Friday. Porterfield based his observations on preliminary results of a study of 140 Oberlin students who were tested to determine their sense of humor, then completed questionnaires on incidence of such stress-related maladies as headaches, rashes, and digestive problems. "There is a long-recognized relationship between the kinds of stress one encounters throughout life and depression and physical illness," Porterfield said. “What isn’t well-understood are the factors that determine how strongly day-to-day stress and well-being are linked in people." For students whose sense of humor was ranked in the lop 50 percent, there was no significant link between their stress levels and how they felt physically, he said. For those on the lower half of lhe humor scale, there was a positive connection between stress and illness. The results were similar when the same students were tested a year later, Porterfield said. The connection between humor and resistance to stress-related illnesses seems to show a marked increase for those above the 60th percentile in lhe humor rating, he said. The humor rankings were based on two tests: one presents subjects with hypothetical situations and asks them how they would respond; the other deals with subjects’ use of humor in times of stress. Monday Mixers Girrbachs 56-32, Andrus of Hastings 55-33, River Bend Travel 53-35, Michclob 51’6-36’6. Bobs Restaura.it 50'4-3716, Deweys Auto Body 50'6-37'6, Hastings Flower Shop 47-41, Sir & Her 44'643'6. Cinder Drugs 4016-47'6, Mirrors Image 38-50, Art Meade Sales 35-53, Hollenbeck Cleaners 32-56. Circle Inn 31'6-56'6, Hastings Bowl 31-57. H’gh Games and Series - M. Garrett 183. B. Psalmonds 156, M. Hollenbeck 159, C. Trumbull 161, F. Schneider 182, M. Wieland 198-513, B. Wieland 153, C. Lamie 172, K. Keeler 190. B. Jones 187. E. Ulrich 209-564. B. Hathaway 188-533, B. Whitaker 191-524. D. Loftus 184. M. Snyder 179-510, D. Snyder 190, M. Snowden 170, m. Nystrom 179-511, C. Beckwith 188, M. Boston 177. L. Pennock 164, J. Hamilton 132. R. Kuempel 171. C. Schantz 165, K. Schantz 208. F. Girrbach 185-515, T. Pennington 163. Converted Splits - M. Snowden 5-7 (2). Legal Notice NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in lhe conditions of a certain mortgage made the 3Olh day of October 1984. executed by NANCY M. ROBERT, a single woman, as mortgagor, to the HASTINGS SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, a Michigan corpora­ tion. doing business at Hastings, Michigan, os mor­ tgagee, ond recorded In the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on October 31. 1984. in Liber 261 on Page 873. on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this notice Twenty-two Thousand One ond 43/100 ($22,001.43) Dollars for principal and in­ terest. no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part ol the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sole in sold mortgage contained hav­ ing become operative by reason of such default. Notice Is hereby given that on Thursday, February 25. 1988. at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at lhe East front door of rhe Court House In the Gty of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sole ond sold to the highest bidder, ot public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due ond unpaid upon said mor­ tgage. together with interest thereon at sixteen (16%) percent per annum, together with the legal costs and charges of sale. Including the attorney fees os provided by law in said mortgage, lhe lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and described as follows, lo-wit: Lot 6 and 7 of Block 4 of Chamberlain's Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plot thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plals on Pogo 7, Barry County, Michigan. The length of lhe redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Dated: January 21. 1988 James H. Fisher (P26437) of Siegel. Hudson. Gee A Fisher Attorneys for Hastings Savings 8 Loan Association 607 North Broodway Ho.nna.syg.igm ira Sunday Night Mixed Guitterdusicrs 63-33, Elbow Benders 56-40. Familv Force 56-40. Hooter Crew 54’641'*. Sex Pins 54-42. Chug-A-Lugs 52-44. A-Team 51-45. Alley Cats 50-46. White Lightning 49-47. Something Natural 48-48. Sandbaggers 47-49. Detroiters 46'6-49'zj, Unpredictable* 45-51. Green­ backs 42'6-53'6. Realty Rottens 40'6-5516. Mas & Pas 38'6-57'6. Pin Busters 37'6-58'6. Get-Along-Gang 33-63. Splits - L. Joppie 5-10-Award 9-7. Women’s High Game and Series - L. Tilley 223-189-205-617. D. Snyder 195-575. M. Snvdcr 216-571. B. Moody 204-529. S. Hanford 184 520. D. Kelley 181-511. C. Wilcox 181. V. Goodenough 174. B. Behmdt 170. A. Snyder 167. J. Martz 166. D. Van­ Campen 166. B. Cantrell 165. P. Lake 160. J. Ogden 159. V. Parish 158. A. Ward 155. T. Joppie 155. M.K. Snyder 151. M. Bowmen 145, T Howe 143. ' Men’s High Game and Series - T. Zylstra 222-547. B Martz 212-547. R. Ogden 204-546. B. Lake 200-537. E. Bchrndt 228-531. D. Ogden 202-529. R. Ogden 190-522. B. Drayton 203-507. C. Wilson 192. W. Hass 185. M. Cole 181. R.B. Snyder 175, B. Ray 151. COOL SAVINGS ON HOT SLEDS JAN. 4-FEB. 29 aooa MUMItN ommm HAR (ON’S HAI Just Ourselves 52. Thomappic Manor 52, Keelers Apts. 48. Leftovers 48, Nash. Locker 47. Silk Screen 45. Varneys Stables 43. Hum­ mers 42'6, Weltons 41. Hast. Family Den­ tistry 40. Bosleys 40, Razors Edge 40. Slow Pokes 38. Kaiser Seed 32'6. Krealive Komcrs 32. Kloostermans 31. Good Games - M. Steinbrechcr 174, C. Biggs 162, S. Brcmmcr 143, B. Sexton 120, A. Preston 118, C. VanScyock 148, G. Scobey 175, T. Joppie 181. High Series and Games - B. Hathway 193-552. M. Garrett 235-557. L. Stamm 174-480. A. Allen 149-436. M. Dull 170-472. A. Welton 170435. Phone (616) 795-3852 11068 Gun Lk. Rd. • Gun Lake • Middleville, Ml W Mile South ot State Park Entrance ) Thursday A.M. Not/mgbeats the way we’re builL 2nd Annual SEMINAR on “STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS” Wednesday, February 24th ... from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Splits converted - C. Kaiser 5-8-10, S. Peake 4-6. Thursday Angels Chys Dinner Bell 59-25, McDonalds II 59-29. Cove Distributing 4443, Outward Apperance 4143, Stefanos 4048, F.O.C.S. 3945. Hastings City Bank 30'6-57'6, McDonalds I 30'6-53'6. Good Games - P. Miller 175450, R. Cole 186, L. Stevens 152, B. Cuddahee 188, K. Barnum 170457. L. Watson 173-466, J. Connor 179, C. Moore 155, V. Goodenough 140, C. Cuddahee 171, M. Lewis 153-410, R. Haight 198494. N. McDonald 186492. Congratulations to Deb Snyder 239-588. 08*0781 Sp*cml Mmngs nil M oflarad on the 1968 Sprint ES. InOy Spon. Indy Trad. Indy Trail ES. Indy Trill Deluxe. at the NliddleVilla Inn on M-37 in Middleville This seminar is designed to assist those individuals who have an interest in becoming self-employed gain a better understanding of what it takes to succeed in today's business climate. 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IN AU AAtAI. 604 604 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 18, 1988 Augusta man sentenced for selling marijuana in Tyden Park A 23-year-old Augusta man has been sentenced to one year in the Barry County JaiJ for selling marijuana in Tyden Park to undercover police officers. Robert J. Marks, of 14221 M-89, Augusta, was one of 25 people arrested in October in Barry County on drug charges. Originally charged with two counts of selling marijuana, both four-year felony offenses, Marks pleaded not guilty and was scheduled to go to trial on Jan. 4. But he agreed to plead guilty to one count as part of a plea bargain with the prosecutor's office. In court on Feb. 3, Marks' attorney, Sidney Durham, said his client was sorry for what he did and had learned his lesson. "My client expresses deep remorse," he said. "He's honestly repented from what he's done." Durham said Marks had lost his job at Pennock Hospital following his arrest but had recently found a new job and wanted to continue working. He noted the probation department recommended a 32 to 48 month sentence for Marks, but said the state sentencing guidelines called for zero to 18 months for the offense. "We believe that would be a more appropriate choice," Durham said, referring to the sentencing guidelines. He asked that Marks receive either one year in jail with work release or a delayed sentence to prove his fitness for probation. "He has demonstrated his irritative to get and maintain employment," Durham said. "He has been, since his arrest, a law-abiding citizen.” "My client is a young man. To put him into the prison system would not be good for my client," Durham said. "The court is well aware that prisoners come out of the prison system knowing more about crime than one would wish.” On his own behalf, Marks said he would like to have work release. "I have made big mistakes," he said. "I would like the court to let me have work Drunk driver... Legal Notices Prairieville Township Barry County, Michigan NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO. THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE thal the Prairieville Township Board ha* adopted Ordinance No. 55 amending the Prairieville Township Zoning Or­ dinance in iho following respects: SECTION I. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.1. This Section amends Section 3.1 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance by the addition of a now subsection "23a" defining lhe term "driveway". SECTION II. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 4.3. This Section amends Section 4.3 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance by the amendment of Section 4.3. A pertaining to issuance of a tem­ porary residence use permit so a* to set forth new conditions and limitations upon lhe uso of a garage or other accessory building, mobile home failing to satisfy all of the criteria for "single­ family dwelling", basement, partial or temporary structure for temporary dwelling purposes: by the repeal of Section 4.3.B and renumbering ol the re­ maining subsections accordingly: and by the amendment of the former Section 4.3.C (which by the adoption of this Ordinance is renumbered 4.3.8) pertaining to temporary buildings for use in­ cidental Io construction work. SECTION III. Amendment OF SECTION 4.6. This Section amends Section 4.6 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to intersec­ tion visibility by lhe elimination of reference therein to "front yards" or "front property lines" ond by making the regulations contained therein apply equally to lake front lots SECTION IV. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 4.19.C.1. This Section amends Section 4.19.C.1 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance per­ taining to home occupation uses by providing that the term "premises" as used in this section shall also include lots ond parcels under common ownership and occupancy that would be con­ tiguous to one another except for an intervening public or private right-of-way. SECTION V. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 4.32. This Section amends Section 4.32 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to restrictions on fences, walls, and screens by Incorporationg the requirements set forth in Section 4.6 ol the Ordinance. SECTION VI. REPEAL OF SECTION 6.O.B.3.C. This Section repeals Section 6.0.B.3.C of lhe Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. SECTION VII. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.4. C.3. This Section amends Section 6.4.C.3 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance per­ taining to minimum lol area. yard, and minimum floor area regulations for single-family detached dwellings in the "C-l" zoning classification by pro­ viding that the minimum <loor area for single­ family detached dwellings shall be 840 square tee! and lhe minimum floor area for a single-family dwelling attached or part of a building used for another lawful purpose in this zoning classification shall be 720 square feet. SECTION VIII. REPEAL OF SECTION 6.6.8.5.n. This Section repeals Section 6.6.3.5.n of the Prairieville Township Zoning O'dinance. SECTION IX. REPEAL OF SECTION 6.6.B.5.O. This Section repeals Section 6.6.B.5.O of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. SECTION X. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 7.5. C. This Section amends Section 7.5.C of Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the standards for lhe granting of variances by the Zoning Board of Appeals. SECTION XI. AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE IV. This Section amends Article IV of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance by lhe addition of a new Section 4.37 providing that any mobile home or other pre-manufactured unit (os defined under Rule 408.31106 of the Michigan Adminstrative Code) that is used for commercial or industrial pur­ poses on either a temporary or permanent basis shall either (1) be certified as complying with iho standards lor manufacture and certification of pre­ manufactured units set forth ot Rule 408.31101 of the Michigan Adminstrative Code, or (2) comply with the construction standards contained in the Prairieville Township Building Code Ordinance. SECTION XII. REZONING OF PROPERTY IN SECTION 6. This Section amends Section 5.1 of lhe Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance per­ taining to unplatted land in Land Section 6 by the rezoning of a portion of land currently occupied by Dunlop Trailer Pork so as to place said land in the •■R-5" Mobile Home Pork* zoning classification. The land occupied by Dunlop Trailer Park is more specifically described as: Approximately 4/5 acres lying on tho south side of Pine Lake Rood app"*» imalely 200 leet north of Boniface Rood ap­ proximately 300 feet south of Anson RarThe portion of land was formerly loc'-' »d in the "R-2" Single Family ond Two Family Medium Densi­ ty Residential District zoning classification. SECTION XIII. SEVERABILITY. This Section provides that the several provisions of Ordinance No. 55 are declared to be separate and. if any Court of law shall hold that any section or provi­ sion thereof is invalid, such holding shall not affect or impair the validity of any other section or provi­ sion of the Ordinance. SECTION X. EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS. Or­ dinance No. 55 shall take effect immediately upon publication. All Ordinances or ports ol Ordinance* in conflict with said Ordinance are hereby repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Ordinance No. 55 was adopted by the Prairieville Township Board at it* meeting held on February 10. 1988. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordinance ha* been posted in lhe office of the Prairieville Township Clerk ot the address set forth below and that copies of this Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at lhe office of the Prairieville Township Cierk during regular business hour* of regular working days following the date of this publication. JANETTE EMIG Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Michigan 49046 (616)623-2664 (2.18) FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Countie*) MORTGAGE SALE — Default having been made in tho terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by BLAINE J. KUBIAK and DEBORAH L. KUBIAK, his wile, of the Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, Mortgagors, to Heartwell Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan corporation. Mortgagee, dated the 16th day of October. A.D.. 1985. ond recorded in the office ol lhe Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on lhe 21st day of October. A.D. 1985, in Libor 428 of Barry County Records, on page 38. which said mortgage was thereafter on. lo-wit the 12th day ol November. A.D. 1985. assigned to Westwood Mortgage Corporation and recorded on November 13. 1985, in the office of Register of Deeds in Libor 429 for soid County of Barry County Records, on page 74. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Four and no/100 Dollars (47.994.00). An no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover lhe debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case mode ond provided, notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of March, A.D. 1988. at 11:00 o'clock a.m. said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auc­ tion. to lhe highest bidder, al lhe Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mor­ tgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on soid mor­ tgage. with the interest thereon at twelve percent (12.0%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described os follows: All of that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Hastings, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows, to-wit: Lot 16 of lhe Plat of TODD'S ACRES, being a part of the NW % of Section 15. T3N, R8W. Hastings Township, Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be six months from the dale of such solo, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a, in which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED: February 4. 1988 JACK F. GARDNER Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY-SUITE 205 24800 NORTHWESTERN HWY. SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN 48075 (313) 352-7020 WESTWOOD MORTGAGE CORPORATION Assignee of Mortgagee (3/3) State ot Wisconsin Circuit Court Columbia County SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION Cose No. 87 CV 809 MARKESAN STATE BANK Morkesan. Wl 53946 Plaintiff, v*. the LLOYD R. KOHN and . NANCY KOHN Route 1 Doltcn, Wl 53926 et of Defendants. THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO SAID DEFENDANT: MEADOW BROOK DAIRIES. INC. William H. Borllett 3363 68th Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED ond required to serve up.n SLATE LAW OFFICES, plaintiff's at­ torney, whose address is 33 N. Bridge Street Morkesan. Wisconsin, an ANSWER or pleading to the COMPLAINT which is on file in the Office of the Clerk of Courts within forty (40) days after the first publication of this Summons, exclusive of the day it is published. If you foil to ANSWER or defend the above entitled action in the Court aforesaid, JUDGEMENT will be rendered according to the de­ mand of the COMPLAINT. DATED: this 21st day of January 1988. SLATE LAW OFFICES William R. Slate 33 No. Bridge Street Markesan. Wl 53946 (414) 398-2371 State of Wisconsin Circuit Court Columbia County ORDER FOR PUBLICATION Case No. 87 CV 809 AAARKESAN STATE BANK Markesan. Wl 53946 Plaintiff. v*. LLOYD R. KOHN and NANCY KOHN Route 1 Dalton. Wi 53926 et al Defendants. IT APPEARING TO THIS COURT that with reasonable diligence the defendant. MEADOW BROOK DAIRIES. INC. 3363 68th Street Suite D. Caledonia. Ml 49316. cannot be served personally outside the State of Wisconsin, and the plaintiff wishing to proceed with his action: IT IS ORDERED that the plaintiff moil a copy of the Summon* ond Complaint to the defendant s last known post office address prior to tho first publication, ond that the plaintiff proceed to publish the Summons without the Complaint in the Hasting* Bonner, a newspaper published in the Slate of Michigan, and in the County of Barry, once a week for three consecutive weeks. DATED this 22nd day of January 1988. BY THE COURT Lewis W Charles CIRCUIT JUDGE (2'10) release so 1 can pay off these bills and become a better citizen." Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming said he intended to stay within state sentencing guidelines but work release was out of lhe question. "You told lhe probation department that it's common knowledge that you can buy marijuana in Tyden Park," Deming said. "Then why did you go there?" “If I give you what Mr. Durham asks for, people would say why did we hire these (undercover officers) to come into the community for? People would say the judge is soft-headed." Continued from page 3 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Countie*) MORTGAGE SALE- Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by ROBERT D. PAIGE, a single man (original owner). Gary S. Ken­ ney, a single man (present owner) to Security Na­ tional Bonk of Battle Creek, a corporation organiz­ ed and existing under the laws of the United States of America n/k/o/ Commerico Bank-Battle Creek. Mortgagee, dated November 10. 1978. and record­ ed on November 14,1978 in Liber 239, on page 214, Barry County Records, Michigan and on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Two and 16/100 (S17.532.16) Dollars, in­ cluding interest at 10'/* % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in soid mor­ tgage ond the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 11 o clock a.m. on March 3, 1988. Said premises are situated in Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southwest '/« of Section 20. Assyria Township. Thence South 20 rods: thence West 16 rods, thencn North 20 rod*: thence East 16 rod* to the place of beginning. TIN. R7W. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dole of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 12. 1988 BARROWS & ALT. P.C. BY: GERALD B. ALT Attorneys 650 E. Big Beaver. Ste. F. Troy. Ml 48063 (313) 689-3940 Comerica Bank • Battle Creek Mortgagee (2/18) REGULAR BOARD MEETING Hope Township February 8. 1988 • 7:30 p.m. Pledge to Flag. Roll calf present: Baker. Case. Tack. Peake.. Hine, 26 citizens. 1 guest. Approved January 11. 1988 minutes. Treasurers report received. Public Comments on W. Dowling and Harrington roods. Received all correspondence & committee reports. Unanimous roll call vote approve of all bills. Approved notification be given for Horvath AFC Family Home. Igowild Heights Plot - Re: vacating alleys — since no public benefit, only to property owner. Hope Twp. will not pay to vacate alley. Authorized materials for township mailbox. Notification from Michigan Department of Com­ merce — Section 17.2 (E) higher standard for Manufactured Mobile Home Park* has been approved. Read letters from Jim White, Bonding Attorney — Re: Paving Woodland Dr. Gave approval for sole of township property on Head Rd. near Long View Plat to Janet D. Vorvo. Declined advertising in Barry County Plat Book. Tabled request for $1,000 — Delton Summer Recreation program — more information. Approved request of $400 grant for Bernard Historical Museum. Read EPA Public Notice sent by Jan Hartough — permit for testing well owned by Wolverine Gas & Oil Co. Discussed storage building and fire resistant public records room. Set Annual Meeting for Saturday, March 26. 1988 — 10:00 a.m. Meeting adjourned at 11:12 p.m. Shirley R. Cose Clerk 948-2464 Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker, Supervisor (2/18) Prairieville Township NOTICE ^IlSrriXllOFSiS&NANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that lhe Prairieville Township Board ho* adopted Ordinance No. 56. entitled AMENDMENT TO PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP TRASH AND LEAF BURNING ORDINANCE providina. in summary, as follows: SECTION I. AMENDMENT TO SECTION V. This Section amends Section V of the Prairieville Township Trash and Leaf Burning Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 53. pertaining to outdoor burning in other than an approved container. SECTION H. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. This Or dinonce shall take effect thirty (30) day* following its date of publication. All Ordinances or part* of Ordinance* in conflict therewith are thereby repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this Or dinonce wo* adopted by the Prairieville Township Board at its meeting held on February 10. 1988. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the lull text ol this Ordinance ho* been posted in the olfice ol the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address *ol lorth below and that copies of this Ordinance may be purchoesd or inspected at the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours ol regular working day* following the dale of this publication. JANETTE EMIG. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Michigan 49046 (616)623-2664 (2 18) Trainee Act. Under provisions of the act, young offenders are given a term of probation. If successful, they are eligible to have their record cleared at the completion of their probationary period. "Brian has no prior criminal record as an adult or a juvenile," McPhillips said. “He admits he did something stupid. He's in school and he's having counseling." But Hughes asked the court to deny the status. "Although he has no priors, he is 20, and the offense is a very serious matter," she said. But Shuster turned down the motion, agreeing with Hughes that the matter was a serious offense. "We're not talking about shoplifting which I do consider a serious crime - but it's not on the scale of breaking and entering of an occupied dwelling," he said. "Emotionally it's an assault on people. When you steal from someone's home, there are some terrible, terrible impacts from that In some cases, you never recover." Before sentence was handed down, McPhillips told lhe court that the victim had written a letter saying that if Leask were to spend a few weekends in jail and get a job, that would sen e the purpose. "Brian is not a career criminal," McPhillips said. "I firmly believe he won't be back before you or any other judge." Before handing down his sentence, Shuster said he would follow the probation department's recommendation for a light sentence. But he said he did so reluctantly. "Someone who breaks into someone else's home has done a grevious, grevious crime," Shuster said. "They've done more than a property crime. They’ve violated the person." In addition to the three months in jail and the weekends leading up to June, Shuster sentenced Leask to a three-year term of probation, ordered him to pay $400 in court costs, $85 in restitution and perform 250 hours of community service. Before adjourning the matter, Shuster told Leask if he violated his probation he would be sent to jail or prison. "If you don't follow the recommendation to the letter, you're going to go to jail for substantial jail time or to prison," he said. "If you violate any of these provisions, you're going to find the boom lowered. I have no respect for what you did. And I find little excuse or none at all." A Feb. 24 hearing date was set for a 17-year-old Middleville man accused of breaking into an Irving Township home. Attorney Charles Zwick asked the court to consider granting Holmes Youthful Trainee Status to his client, Jeffrey L. Wilson, of 610 S. Whitmore Rd. In court last week, Wilson stood mute to one count of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling with intent, a 15-year felony offense. An automatic noc-guilty plea was entered. Bond was continued in the matter. A co-defendant in lhe October theft of car tires from a used car lot in Yankee Springs pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted larceny from a motor vehicle. Michael F. Loose, of 321 W. Main St, Middleville, pleaded guilty to that 2 1/2-year felony offense in exchange for the dismissal of charges of larceny from a motor vehicle and receiving stolen property. Both of the latter charges were five-year offenses. In court last Wednesday, Loose, 17, admitted he and co-defendant John Foote took two tires off a car at McKibben Used Cars on Oct. 20. The pair jacked up the front of a Chevy Citation, took the front two tires and put them in Foote's car, Loose said. $huster granted a motion from defense attorney James Fisher to delay sentencing until June so Loose could finish high school at Kent Skills Center in Grand Rapids. In January, Foote was sentenced to 11 months in Barry County Jail for the offense. nnmon nu Deming told Marks he could apply for work release at a later date. In other court cases stemming from the Oct. 1 arrests, a motion to disqualify Judge Richard M. $huster from hearing the trial of John Miller was granted by Shuster last Wednesday in circuit court. John Miller, 24, of 3100 Tillotson Lake Rd., Hastings, was scheduled to face trial Feb. 22 on a charge of selling cocaine, a 20-year felony offense. Last week Miller's attorney, David Tripp, waived his client's right to a jury trial and asked for a bench trial. Tripp also asked Shuster to disqualify himself because Shuster earlier had heard testimony in an entrapment hearing for Miller. "There would be no problem if this was a jury trial,” Shuster said. "But the Court of Appeals would not look favorably on this if it were a bench trial." He granted the motion, and a March 16 pretrial hearing was set before Judge Deming. The county prosecutor's office was ordered to cooperate with efforts to bring a witness to lhe trial of a Hastings man charged with selling cocaine. Attorney Steven Kantz asked that the court order the prosecution to produce a witness in court in the case of Morris L. Barlow, of 515 N. Middleville Rd., Hastings. Barlow, 31, faces trial Feb. 22 on charges of selling cocaine. Kantz said he had spoken with the witness earlier, but said she would not appear in court because the county Friend of the Court office has a pickup order out for her. But Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley said the law does not require the prosecution to produce witnesses for the defense. $husier told Crowley that lhe prosecution should cooperate with Kantz in locating the woman. A 28-year-old Lake Odessa woman escaped serious Injury Monday after her Blazer left M-50 in the village and struck two utility poles causing a loss of cable television to much of Lake Odessa. (Banner photo) Blazer strikes two utility poles, most of Lake Odessa affected by Shelly Sulser A 28-year-old Lake Odessa woman and two children escaped serious injury Monday even­ ing after she lost control of the truck she was driving on M-50 in Lake Odessa and struck two utility poles. Cindy Jackson of 1868 Lake Drive was cited for careless driving after causing nearly $4,000 damage to the Consumer's Power utility poles and close to $8,000 damage to her truck, said Lake Odessa Police Chief Glenn Dcsgranges. Due to the damaged poles and power lines, a large portion of the village experienced a loss of cable television, he said. The Lakeview Lanes bowling alley lost nearly $1,000 in revenue after being forced to cancel two leagues and had to close their bar because of lost power. Owners Bill and Sandy Holbrook said power was not restored until 4 a.m. Tuesday. Cable television was restored early Tuesday as well. Desgranges said Jackson was traveling cast on M-50 in the village at about 6:45 p.m. when she lost control of the vehicle and left the roadway, striking a utility pole east of $econd Avenue on the south side of the road. Jackson's vehicle crossed the drive to the A&W Restaurant and traveled another 100 feet to impact with a second utility pole break­ ing it completely in two at its base, Dcsgranges said. He added that some damage was inflicted on the old Department of Public Works garage when electric power lines were tom off the building. Jackson was transported to Pennock Hospital by Lake Odessa Ambulance where she was treated for an ankle injury and released. Her passengers, 12-year-old Kim Cornell of Lake Odessa and Jackson's daughter, 8-ycar-old Jamie were uninjured. A witness said it did not appear that the driver had been exceeding the speed limit. Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in the cause of the accident, however, Desgranges said. Have a heart... Steve Jordan recieves a signed Valentine and a $100 bill from Dawn Archer, president of Hastings High School's Interact Club. The club raised money for Jordan, a junior, who is fighting cancer. A large fundraiser was held for him and his family in January. Members of interact wanted to continue fundraising efforts and used Valentine's Day as their day to contribute. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 18, 1988 — Page 11 Animal shelter population on the rise by Shelly Sulser A whopping 64 percent increase in the number of animals being turned into the Barry County Animal Shelter has captured the atten­ tion of county officials. In January of 1987, the number of cats, dogs, puppies and kittens received by lhe animal shelter totaled 97 while the count was 159 the same time thus year. Much of that is due to a lack of dog and cal reproduction control by pet owners, speculates Dog Warden Ron Wilson. Another factor is little or no effort by pct owners to seek alternatives other than the dog pound when looking to get rid of an animal, he said. Wilson feels more stringent attention to population control by pet owners would drastically curb the animal shelter population. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple St. behind the Hastings sewage treatment plant. "You couldn’t totally eliminate it but it would cut it down a large percent," Wilson said. Wilson said he finds that those reluctant to spay or neuter their dogs or cats blame the cost of the surgeries for their unwillingness to prevent the birth of unwanted puppies and kittens. “The cost is not that big a factor.” Wilson said. "To me, the cost is nothing compared to what it will end up costing to raise a litter. It ends up costing more in lhe long run. "The hardest thing to do is to get the message across about spaying and neuter­ ing." he added. "People are not aware how easy lhe pet population is affected by not spaying or neutering a dog.” A poster inside the shelter office provided by the Humane Society explains how quicldy the population of cats can multiply. It is entitl­ ed. "The Prolific Kitty Cat". After one year, a pair of cats could become the parents of three litters or about 12 offspr­ ing. the poster shows. Afk’ the second year, the number could increase to 144 offspring while in the third year, that number grows to 1,728 offspring and hits 20,736 cats from that first set of parents in the fourth year. "In the spring is when all the litters start coming in.” noted Wilson. "That increases the number of times we put animals to sleep. Sometimes we have to pul puppies to sleep twice a day to keep up.” Wilson explained that often when puppies are given to the shelter, the previous owner signs a form allowing the shelter to adopt the pups and to waive the usual seven day holding period. The owner also gives the shelter permission to euthenize the animals. Wilson said when a person takes an animal to the shelter, the most common question ask­ ed is "how long before you kill them?" "If they’re, really concerned that the animal is going to die, they should not be here," Wilson said. "When it comes to the shelter, there is always that option. There are just not enough homes out there to house all the pets. ’' When an animal enters the shelter, the dog or cat will face one of three futures: adoption, sale to research or death. "Adoption is always the number one alter­ native." Wilson said. Exactly 276 dogs and 214 puppies were reclaimed or adopted from lhe shelter in 1987 while 77 cats and 123 kittens found homes last year. “Adult dogs’ chances of being adopted are not very good." said Wilson. "Probably one out of 10 find homes. The odds are a litte bet­ ter with puppies. It depends on the season and what type of dog it is. Probably two out of 10 puppies get adopted.” (Below)"The Prolific Kitty Cat" il­ lustrates to cat owners how two cats can lead to 20,736 in four years IRt" Barry County Dog Warden Ron Wilson, left, signs an adoption form for Shawna Cooke of Gun Lake as Jimmie Cooke holds their new cat. Talking with Jimmie is Faith Corner. Wilson said many pups adopted in the spr­ ing. however, will return to the shelter in the fall, "due to the cold weather coming," said Wilson. He added that pups adopted will be returned if the owners find a problem with the dog they don’t know how to cope with. "A lot of times they'll adopt a puppy at Christmas but they don't know how to care for it as it changes or it gets too big," said Wilson. "They might adopt a St. Bernard puppy they think is all fuzzy and cute and later it turns out to be 140 pounds and they don’t know what to do.” Wilson said many will take lhe dog to the pound which ends up not being fair to the animal ar the child who received it as a gift. A way to prevent such a situation is by "learning more about it (the dog) before,you get it." Wilson advised. "Go to a pct shop and read up on them." He added that when deciding a pct can no longer be kept, all other resources should be exhausted before the animal is taken to a shelter. “If you can’t keep the pel. make dilligent efforts to find it a home through lhe newspaper or radio stations," he suggested. "If need be, give the dog away to somebody. The pound should be tne last resort, absolutely." Wilson said he and animal control officer Michelle Lowe try to discourage people from leaving their animals there many times but (At right)Efforts by the Barry Coun­ ty Humane Society to educate the public about the importance of population control is visible in the form of this poster in the animal shelter office. When you let your pet r- bring unwanted animals W into the world.... kudfcwo PavsEsVW™''"®' discretion is used "because we don't want to send the animal back to an environment where they’re not thought of very highly." Wilson said many more animals could be reclaimed if people complied with the licens­ ing law and fewer animals would land at the pound if the leash law was adhered to. "We could get a lot more animals back home if the owners would put the license on the collar," Wilson noted. "It’s the law that the license has to be on the collar." He added that also, "People aren't aware that it’s illegal to let dogs run loose in the country.” A person adopting an animal from the shelter pays $3 for cals and $5 for puppies. Those wanting a dog pay $5 plus $1 for each day it has been housed at the shelter. The new owner is also asked to sign a form stating they intend to have the animal spayed or neutered. A person reclaiming a lost pet pays S10 plus SI for each day it was at the pound. Animals sometimes arc impounded by the shelter when they have been accused of killing livestock or have repeatedly shown viciousness toward people or livestock. As a result, the owner could be prosecuted and a fine may be imposed. In extreme cases, the animals could be put to sleep. Wilson said all stray dogs picked up by the shelter or dropped off are kept for seven days. "Then, if anyone can show proof of owner­ ship like a collar or if the person who con­ tacted us has any idea who the owner is, they would be notified and we would keep the animal possibly more than seven days if somebody is coming after it,” Wilson said. After seeking advice, Shawna Cooke of Gun Lake recently adopted a cat from the shelter. "I’ve been wanting one and everybody I talked to told me to come here and get one.” she said. If dogs or cats arc not adopted after spen­ ding the required amount of time in the shelter, they can be sold to a dealer who buys them for resale to research facilities. Fred Hodgins, a licensed dealer from Howell, pays S4 for each dog and $2 for every cat he buys from the Barry County Animal Shelter, which is governed by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The sale of the animals generates nearly $2,000 in annual revenue for the county, said Commissioner P. Richard Dean, who serves on the board's central services committee. Hodgins has been purchasing Barry County dogs and cats since the late 1960’s. Last year. 490 dogs and 248 cals were sold to Hodgins Kennel Kittens and puppies are not sold for research. Wilson said. Dogs not sold to Hodgins or adopted are euthenized either by gas or by bullet. In 1987, 181 dogs were put to sleep at the pound while 528 puppies were euthenized by animal shelter personnel. Exactly 147 cats were put to sleep and 526 kittens met their end at the pound. "It all boils down to the public," said Wilson. "The number one problem is popula­ tion control. People feel they don't have to have the males neutered because they feel it’s somebody else’s problem — the person who has to deal with a litter of unwanted pups." "It’s not every day that something (dog or cat) goes out." Wilson added. “But it is every day that something comes in.” (An indepth look at animal research on Barry County dogs and cats will be featured in next week’s Banner.) REPORT: Blood donated by smokers might not be healthy CHICAGO (AP) - A researcher says there’s no evidence that blood donated by smokers can harm recipients, but he does recommend that people who like to light up should keep their cigarettes tucked away before donating blood. Nurse anesthetist John Aker says smokers should abstain from the habit for at least 12 hours before giving blood. “It might make the blood cleaner,” he said. Smokers' blood contains a pollutant That decreases the amount of oxygen blood can carry, a potential problem for certain types of patients, according to Aker's report in the latest American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Journal. “Newborns who must receive ... transfusions are a good example," Aker said. Many times, he said, the level of the smoking pollutant in a newborn's blood after receiving a transfusion “approaches that of the original donor." But he said Monday: “We don’t know what this will mean in the long run. We can’t say what kind of outcome the patient will have. That’s the next step." Aker of Topeka, Kan., examined 186 blood samples from men and women ranging in age from 18 to 75. A questionnaire was used to obtain smoking histories and medical histories were obtained by blood bank personnel. After a storage period of two to 30 days, Aker re-examined 95 samples and said he found no decrease in the level of the pollutant, carboxyhemoglobin. The other pints had already been shipped to hospitals and clinics. "We don't want to discourage smokers from donating," Aker said. "If you do that, you're eliminating 40 percent of all donors. “This is an area that deserves more research, but for the time being, it's important for smokers to know about the importance of abstinence before giving blood," he said. Besides newborns, others who may be susceptible to the effects of carboxyhemoglobin include cardiac patients, sickle-cell anemia sufferers and trauma patients with multiple injuries, Aker said. aS .nil.,I The Humane S«*,, Read the News of Barry County EVERY WEEK in the HASTINGS BANNER When you live In Barry County, you want to know about the activities, from births and marriages to county government and school Issues. Knowing your community and Its people makes you feel “more al home". The Hastings Banner's news stall keeps tabs of City. Hall, the County Courthouse, school L'oards, courts and police agencies. You can read sports news that goes beyond ■ high school to cover bowling, golf, softball, fishing and hunting (wl-en In season). News of local clubs, social activites and school events can also be found In The Banner, along with special columns on local history, public opinion, Ann Landers and cooking. Just think what you might have missed already! ALL OUT THE COUPON BELOW AND MAIL IT IN TODAYI $1900 Send my subscription to: NAME____________________________ ADDRESS_________________________________ Only... ■ V STATE_____ ZIP________ tHOOSIW»nH0<w»Mtal »tS00Su<»OMn<>«iQCounbM PER YEAR in IARRY COUNTY or call... 948-8051 This puppy is one example of the thousands of homeless animals that pass through the doors of the Barry County Animal shelter each year. for more information! P.O. Box B. Hoslingo. Michigan 49050 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 18, 1988 Delton teachers still without work contract A new issue has surfaced in the longrunning negotiations between the Delton Kellogg Board of Education and lhe teachers union. At the most recent bargaining session. Jake Ypma. president of the Delton Kellogg Education Association, said he was "quite upset” when lhe board offered a one-year contract, rather than a two-year agreement ”We've been negotiating for about nine months and both sides had been working toward a two year contract,” Ypma said. The one-year agreement was proposed by the board during a Feb. 9 session. Ypma said the teachers’ bargaining team countered with a two-year contract proposal, but that the board's negotiators “weren’t interested.” To accept a one-year agreement "seems rather foolish.” Ypma said because the school year is nearly over and negotiations would have to begin immediately on the next contract. "We're more than willing to go back to the table to try to resolve this," Ypma said. No new negotiation sessions between the two sides have been held since Feb. 9. Delton teachers were to meet this morning (Thurs­ day) to discuss the situation. In prior bargaining sessions, the two sides had discussed a two-year contract. Superintendent Dr. John Sanders said the board decided to offer a one-year contract because of the "financial uncertainty" of the school district's revenues. With appropriate state funding the school’s financial picture would be brighter, he said. "But that's not going to happen. "We’d like to get a contract tms year," Sanders said. "Then we'll have to turn right around and start rcbargaining again for next year." Teachers have been working without a con­ tract since the school year started. The board’s offer last week included a pioposed 4.5 percent pay increase. Last fall, the board had offered the same salary hike in a two-year proposal that was later rejected by lhe board’s regional bargaining unit. South Central Unified Bargaining Association which has to endorse a tentative contract before teachers can hold a formal ratification vote. When another tentative two-year agreement was reached last month, the board rejected the final draft because of a “mistake" in class size language. LEARN HOW TO JUMP-START A LIFE Learn Red Cross CPR. + Young performer brings back memories American Red Cross The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 94M051 ^lassifieh aemB Business Services H PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888 RESIDENTIAL Lost S bound anled WILL PAY PREMIUM for Hastings City Bank Stock. Reminder, Ad# 291, P.O.Box 188, Hastings, 49058. MATURE GRAY AND WHITE CAT found in Fclpausch parking lol. Cali 945-4074. Help Wanted GLASS WORK done. 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For inter­ view appointment call 964-6346 between 10-12 & 4-6 only. JANITORIAL SERVICE Phone 948-2073 taking ads for office cleaning in Hastings, evenings. Minimum wage, five nights a week, must have own car. 852-1980. Advantage Business Machines LIKE TO WORK IN CONSTRUCTION? We have 428 S. Church St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 several openings in new unit. Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, and elec­ tricians, no experience neces­ sary. We pay you while you learn. Call (616) 731-5520 or if long distance, 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard. SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers FREE ESTIMATES • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models insurance TRUCK DRIVERS, over the road-48 stales. Must have three yean verifiable all season driv­ ing experience. Equal opportun­ ity employer. M/F. Apply in person at Fincline Freight Ways, 435 E. 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Sign up by phone or in person during Roll-A-Rama hours. 948-2814, 945-2872.________ ROLLER SPEED SKATING 1 fndrasW 105 S. H«no«m St. Hatting*. Mich. 49068 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Sarvica Maars: Mondoy 8 to 8 Tv«*doy Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS Lj| CEIllAl MOTORS PUTS MVISIOR Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Part*. BARRY COUNTY S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! Hastings High School senior Don Cheeseman. a tuba and string bass player who has received many awards for his musical performance, gave a special solo concert at Provincial House last week. Cheeseman’s mother works at the nursing home, and he offered to perform a unique concert for the residents there. classes Saturdays; Jan 2 thru Feb. 27. 12:05pm- 12:35pm 50c each week. Includes skate rental. Awards presented Feb. 27, 12:30pm. Need not attend all classes. Class comes before rcrgular beginner’s classes. Parent or authorized adult must be present for youngsters to skate during the speed skating sessions, for those 17 and under. No age limit. Youngster competes against others of same ability and age. Advanced skaters welcomed for this session. Skater should arrive 15 min. early to be ready to skate at 12:05pm. Skater should be able to skate without assislancc.Tiny Tots welcomed. 948-2814 or 945-2872. Although Harold Roberts (foreground) was battling a cold, he came out of his room at Hastings Provincial House to hear the music of Don Cheeseman. Cheeseman, a senior at Hastings High School, gave a tuba solo performance for the residents. Roberts was a professional tuba and string bass player with the U. S. Navy’s Union Musicians, and he tiaveled throughout the United States in the 1930s playing with the band. Battle Creek man seeking property transfer by Kathleen Scott A man who has been denied a property transfer request has come before the Hastings Board of Education a second time with the same request. Louis Glubke of 23011 Waubascon Rd., Battle Creek, is seeking the transfer, in hopes that his home would be more saleable if it is in the Battle Creek School District, rather than in the Hastings district, he said. He lives 22 miles from Hastings High School and six miles from Battle Creek Central High School where his son, Kevin, a senior, now attends. Glubke said seven feet of his property are in lhe Battle Creek School district and that all property south and east of his home is in that district The Hastings school board granted his son a student transfer last year, but Hastings Superintendent Carl Schoessel said the board does not approve property transfers. Glubke, a controller for the Battle Creek Enquirer, said he bought the home he now lives in two years ago, after it had been on the market for over two years. He claims that the reason the house was on the market for so long was because it was not in the Battle Creek school district. Most people who would be interested in the home, want to be in the Battle Creek school district, he said. When he bought the house, Glubke said he was told by officials at Calhoun Intermediate School District that homeowners were the only people who could seek property transfers, but that two or three pieces of property in that area had been allowed to transfer from Hastings to the Pennfield school district. Schoessel said that in the five years since he has been superintendent at Hastings, he knows that there were no property transfers, but could not speak for any transfers prior to 1983. He added that the denials work both ways; that the Hastings board does not approve requests into the district, nor out. "There's no loss of property tax to the Hastings school district,” commented Glubke, "so I don't see why they won't go along with it, because their slate aid is such that they wouldn't lose any of their income by (my) transferring from one district to the other." Although the Hastings school board has no power to deny or approve a property transfer request, it is able to give a recommendation to the Barry Intermediate School District. As it did over a year ago, the Hastings board denied Glubke's request at Monday's board meeting. BISD will now decide on lhe motion, as will lhe Calhoun Intermediate School District. Those two districts previously turned down Glubke's request. He then appealed to the State Board of Education. A hearing officer from the state approved the transfer, said Bob Bokhart, director of pupil personnel with Battle Creek Public Schools. The slate board tabled the decision and Glubke submitted further information. Later, the state school board denied the request, said Bokhart Glubke said he wants to put his home on lhe market "so, we're trying it again." In other business: The board approved a request by Hastings Township to change its summer tax remittance agreement. Previously, lhe township turned over tax money to the schools on a weekly basis between Aug. 1 and Sept 30. "To facilitate their operating," Schoessel said the township asked for a bi-weekly remittance plan from Aug. 1 to Aug. 30, with a resumption of weekly remittance beginning Sept 1. Election inspectors will be appointed for the March 23 millage election following lhe board's unanimous approval. George Hubka has been transferred to a part-time study hall assignment at the middle school, and Sally Fullerton has been assigned assistant operetta director for the high school. Several other staff members were appointed to coaching positions. Jan Bowers will be the girls varsity softball coach, Gordon Cole will coach girls golf, Jeff Simpson will take over duties of boys varsity baseball and Marshall Evans will coach jayvee baseball. Paul Fulmer will be the boys track coach while Pat Murphy will coach the girls. Assisting them will be Bill Rodgers. Carl Kutch has been appointed boys tennis coach. The board gave its final approval on the travel study trip planned by the high school's Business and Office Education Club to Dctriot March 11 to 13. .The group would go to the next level of competition because of lhe "outstanding performance of several members," of the district BOEC contests, said Schoessel. The Hastings Lions Club donated $1,500 toward the purchase of instructional materials for the "Skills for Adolescence” class at the middle school. Another $1,150 was donated by Lansing dentist Richard Reynolds to be used to buy baseball uniforms. Schoessel said Reynolds is a friend of Jeff Simpson’s, the varsity baseball coach. The board readmitted two students who had been expelled because of disciplinary problems. Jason Baldwin, expelled from the middle school last April, has been readmitted in the alternative education program, and David Slanker has been allowed in to lhe adult education program. As proposed and discussed at last month's meeting, the board approved the recommendation which will require high school students to lake two credits of mathematics. Currently lhe district requires one credit or one year of math. The new requirement will become effective with the graduating class of 1992. Another item discussed at January's meeting and approved Monday was on AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) instruction. The new policy, which follows state guidelines, will provide for supplemental materials in a required freshmen-level course. Board members were presented with proposed curriculum changes to be considered for approval at the March 21 meeting. One is the addition of seventh grade health to the middle school's Program of Studies, and a course change of literature skills being dropped and replaced by a study skills class. The board can approve those changes, said Schoessel, but their implementation will depend on lhe district's financial situation. Appropriation process Ollt Of COntrOl, continued Henry said one solution would be to give the president the line-item veto, which would enable the president to veto portions of a bill while approving the remaining provisions. Concerning the recent Congressional denial of President Reagan's request for $30 million in humanitarian aid for the Nicaraguan Contra rebels, Henry said he reluctantly voted against the bill because the issue was not clearly defined. "It was the foreign policy equivalent of 'Did you stop beating your wife?," he said. "If you say 'yes’ you're in trouble, and if you say 'no' you're in trouble." Henry said he crossed the aisle on the vote because the president's request did not distingish between humanitarian and military aid. "We would have immediately found ourselves supplying the Contras with not just humanitarian aid but military aid,” he said. Henry said he supports humanitarian aid but thinks military aid to the Contras would cause the ruling Sandinista government in Nicaragua to reject the on-going peace process. "I'm not a lover of that regime, and I've always agreed with the president's assessment as to the nature of who and what these characters are down there," he said. "We don't go around trusting the Sandinista regime. But you can't give them an excuse for breaking out of what right now is a defiant act of testing their compliance." If aid were given by the United States to the Contras, Henry said Congress would have to guarantee that it would only be humanitarian aid to keep the peace process moving ahead. "It ought to be so squeaky clean that whatever we do by way of humanitarian aid does not give the Sandinistas the out to renege on the commitments they made in Guatemala. Henry said American foreign policy in Central America will flounder until the president, Congress and the American people agree on a policy in the region. Presently, he said, members of both political parties agree that Central America must not become a Soviet base of military opentions or subversive activities. "That issue is not what the controversy is," he said. "That is agreed upon on a bipartisan, almost universal basis in Congress. We're not going to allow it, and we're not going to let Nicaragua use its resources to subvert and destabilize other economies in the region." The disagreement stems from whether the U.S. government should support the present regime or work for lhe overthrow of the Sandinista government. "Clearly we all want to see democratization. The question is what are the appropriate balance of tools to that end," he said. "Until we gel a clear idea of what the policy is, it's pretty hard to discuss, rationally, what are appropriate tools to implement." A second-term congressman, Henry represents the northern half of Barry County in Washington. His district also include parts of Ionia and Allegan Counties and most of Kent County. In the House of Representatives, Henry serves on the Education and Labor Committee, the Science, Space and Technology Committee, and the Select Committee on Aging. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-02-25.pdf b170b5b90b601b8953265184025d0e8a PDF Text Text HASTINGS PL'uLIC LIBRARY 121 SOUTH CHURCH STREET NIEkWlS ...wrap Public concern over animal research HHS students are scholarship finalists Story on Page 12 Story on Page 12 Burglar takes coat in Rutland break-in An unknown burglar who apparently warned to keep warm broke into a Rutland Township home last weekend to steal a coat The burglar broke a window, took a winter coat and left one in it* place. Nothing else was reported missing. According io Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Robert Abendroth, the burglar entered the home in the 3500 block of South Wall Lake Road in Rutland Township sometime between last Wednesday and Sunday. The owner, who was not at the residence for several days, discovered the HASHNGS, MICHIGAN 48058 Hastings Banner VOLUME 133. NO. 8 THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 25. 1988 winter coaL The value of the stolen coat is estimated to be $25, and the coat of replacing the 30-aquare-ioch window pane is estimated at $30. The investigation is continuing, Abendroth said. 90-yr. old motorist hurt in auto crash A 90-year-oid Hastings woona was injured in a two-car accident Thanday afternoon when the drove through a saqp sign and struck another vehicle. Hazel G. Hildebrandt of 711 N. Ferris St, was taken to Pennock Hospital where she was treated for cuts and bruises. She was held overnight for Hildebrandt was driving west on Bast Colfax near the comer of Michigan Avenue at 3:16 p.m. Witnesses said Hildebrandt failed to stop her 1971 Ford at the imenection - ► and attempted to two right onto southbound Michigan Avenue. Meanwhile, Marvin L. Laurie, of 6224 Scoc Rd., Nashville, was pasting through the intersection while driving south on Michigan Avenue. Witnesses told police that as Hildebrandt turned the corner, she struck the right fender of Laurie's GMC pickup truck. Hildebrandt then swerved to the right, left the pavement and struck a telephone pole eff the roadway. Laurie, 49, who was wearing a seatbelt, was not hurt in the accident. His two passengers were also unhurt, police said. Hildebrandt was cited by potico for failure to yield foe right of wsy. Hastings teens injured in rollover A 17-year-old Hastings resident was hospitalized following a one-car rollover accident esriy Sunday morning that left two people injured. Dennis M. Mennell, of 2060 S. Broadway, was treated for braises and released from Pennock Hospital following the accident on M-43 near Coots Grove Road a 3:30 a.m. Sunday. A 16-year-old female passenger, Regina M. McIntyre, of Hastings, was also taken to Pennock after foe arc idem PRICE 25* Delton teachers’ strike averted said. The coat left in place of the stolen garment was a waist-length, adult-size According to Officer RodTtetx of foe Hastings Police Department, Story on Page 8 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Sgt^e 1856 _ broken window on Sunday, Abendroth observation and released the following day, a hospital spokesman said. No one in the other vehicle was injured in the accident, police said. Saxon eagers roll 103-51 A mobile home, together with all its contents, was destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon near Thornapple Lake. No one was injured in the blaze, which took Nashville and Hastings fireman close to two hours to put out. The cause remained unknown Wednesday afternoon, but officials estimate the total loss al $30,000. Firemen fight two firesTuesday afternoon by Kathleen Scott and Jeff Kaczmarczyk Fireman from several departments in Barry County were busy Tuesday afternoon after two fires broke out. causing close to $50,000 worth of damage. No injuries were reported in the two fires, which destroyed a motor home and a garage in Carlton Township and a mobile home on Thomapple Lake. "Well. I guess we won’t be using that for playing music this summei," said dulcimer musician Sun Pierce, as he watched his motor home go up in flames Tuesday afternoon. Officials estimate the total damage at $27,000 in the motor home and garage fire at 4905 N. Broadway. Also destroyed in the blaze was an automobile, an antique motorcycle, a freezer started the fire, but it may have saved the half-full of meat and two lawn mowers. house.” Damage to contents of the garage totalled Hastings firemen had just returned to the $15.000. said Hastings Fire Chief Roger station and many were headed home when a Cans. cgll came in on the second fire. Firefighters from Freeport assisted Hastings firemen in battling the blaze, winch-•. ■^jriiat fire, which began shortly after 4 p.m., began at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday. Caris said. The • destroyed » 14- by 65-foot mobile home at 982 Charlton Dr. near Thomapple Lake. fire took close to 2'6 hours to put out, fie Continued on Page 12 added. Pierce said he had been burning papers on the west side of the house earlier in the morn­ ing. Thinking the fire was out. be said he went inside. But the "wind shifted," he said, reigniting flames that soon overtook his 34by 40-foot pole bam garage. "The Lig thing about the wind," Cans said, "blowing the way it was, it kept the house by Elaine Gilbert from catching on fire. The wind is what Governor James Blanchard's proposed 1989 budget slashing may prove to be an unkind cut to Thomapple Manor. Barry County’s medical care facility. Lynn Sommerfeld, administrator of Thor­ napple Manor, told the county Board of Com­ missioners Tuesday that the proposed cut at the state level would result in a $212,490 loss to the local facility. The proposed cut represents about six per­ cent of Thomapple Manor's budget and "would mean significant staff cuts," he said. He urged commissioners and members of the local Social Services Board to contact Legislato.-s and the House Appropriations Sub Comminee on Social Services to protest the proposed cut. The board also adopted a resolution opposing the state budget reduction. “Il means a lot to Barry County whether we’re going to have a facility or not," said County Board Chairman Ted McKelvey of the proposed state cuts. The reason Barry’s medical facility and 37 others in the state are threatened is because ' Firemen battle a blaze which destroyed a motor home, a three-stall Blanchard's proposed cuts include a $100 garage and its contents owned by Stan Pierce Tuesday afternoon. A tentative two-year contract has been reached between teachers in the Delton Kellogg School District and the board of education, averting a threatened Monday strike by teachers. Assistant Superintendent Dean McBeth said the board will hold a special 7 p.m. meeting tonight (Thursday) to ratify* the pact. Details of the proposed agreement will be announced after the ratification voce, he said. The teachers' regional bargaining unit. South Central Unified Bargaining Associa­ tion. will meet Monday to consider approving the proposed agreement. McBeth said. SCUBA has to endorse the contract before teachers can hold a formal ratification vote. Teachers will meet Tuesday to ratify the document, he said. The new proposed contract was reached in bargaining sessions Tuesday night. McBeth said. lake Ypma, president of the teachers' union, said 90 percent of the district's teachers attended a meeting last Thursday and voted unanimously to give its bargaining team authority to call a "job action" (strike) Feb. 29 if a tentative agreement had not been reached by that date. Teachers had been upset that the board recently offered only a one-year contract because. Ypma said, the two sides have been proposing a two-year settlement for the past nine months of negotiations. Delton Superintendent Dr. John Sanders •jiid last week that the board decided to offer a onc-ycar contract because of the financial uncertainty of the school district's revenues. The new proposed agreement comes on the heels of a special board meeting Monday when about 160 parents and school staff ex­ pressed a variety of concerns about the lack of a contract and the possibility of a strike by teachers. "We're looking at a $596,000 deficit." Sanders said Tuesday of an anticipated 1989 budget shortfall. "That means we're going to have to provide more revenue or less programs." He said proposed stale aid is the primary culprit. The school district's costs have increased 516 to 6 percent per year, he said, while the revenue from the stale has steadily gone down. The state is proposing less than a one percent increase in state aid from the previous year, Sanders said. In addition, he noted, that the district's millage has decreased from 31.1 mills to 30.54 mills. Neighboring school districts have “around 34 and 35 mills," he said. This is the second time since last October that a strike by teachers has been averted. Last fall, teachers voted to strike if a tentative con­ tract could not be reached, but last minute bargaining averted the walkout. However, that proposed contract was rejected by SCUBA because it did not meet the unit’s minimum salary requirements. Last month another two-year agreement was reached, with the same 4.5 increase, but the board rejected it because of the class size language. Proposed state budget cuts could harm County’s medical care facility million reduction in the Department of Social Services budget. That cut would lake $43 million “away from every county in the state that has a county medical facility." Som­ merfeld said. The state, he said, would only realize a net savings of SI I million because of the loss of matching funds from the federal government and county Maintenance of Effort funds. "The state saves a dollar and we lose $4," said Commissioner Rae M. Hoare. "It's a shame this has to impact on those less able to take care of themselves,” she said. Sommerfeld and commissioners discussed the possible future ramifications if medical care facilities around the state are forced to close their doors because of state imposed financial woes. If a number of medical care facilities close, there are not enough nursing homes to care for all the patients who would be impacted so many of them would wind up in hospitals, they said. Of the 138 patients at Thomapple Manor, 100 are unable to dress themselves and 104 are wheelchair bound. Sommerfeld noted in a report to the board. Eighty-eight of the pa­ tients are confused or disoriented and 52 need assistance with meals. "The cost of caring for them in a hospital would be far higher than what it is in the medical care facilities," Sommerfeld said. Under the proposal, the amount Thomapple Manor receives per Medicaid patient per day would be lowered from the current payment of $51.75 to $42.51. a reduction of $9.24 per day. he said. "Multiplying this by the annual number of Medicaid (patients and) days (39,350) equals $363,594. The amount would be reduced by the county's Maintenance of Effort payment of $151,104 for a net loss of $212,490.” Medicare payments would not be affected. If the state budget cuts are implemented and staffing is cut at Thomapple Manor, Som­ merfeld noted that unemploy ment costs would also become a burden to the county budget. The economic impact upon the county, if Thornapple Manor eventually was forced to close, would be "fairly significant," he said because the medical care facility is the ninth largest employer in the county. Despite resident objections: She was treated for bruises and minor Cellular phone tower gets “green light” from County fractures and released, a hospital spokesman said. According to troopers from the Michigan Sate Police Hastings Post, Mennell was southbound on ’ when he lost control of hit .>75 Chevrolet on the icy pavtmen’ Police said that as the car slid, It turned around, struck a driveway embankment, flew into the air and rolled over twice. The car traveled another 100 feet before it came to n Stop. Mennell, who told police he was driving about 50-55 mph. was cited for careless driving by police. Neither were wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident, and both were,cited for not wearing their belts. Coming «p...Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes” MUSICAL-COMEDY Coming to Hastings this Weekend! An engineer (standing) hired by Michiana Metronet talks about the proposed cellular phone communications tower at Pleasant Lake during the public hearing before the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. On the left, is James Alden, owner of the property where the tower is to be errected. by Elaine Gilbert Amid a standing room only crowd, the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commis­ sion Monday approved a special use permit for a cellular phone communication tower to be erected in the Pleasant Lake area in Delton. A majority of Pleasant Lake area residents have objected to the proposed 314-foot tower, but voting 8-1 the Planning and Zoning Com­ mission said the project met all six criteria of the ordinance. The Commission had tabled the matter at its Jan. 26 meeting. Members of the Pleasant Lake Association plan to meet soon to examine available legal alternatives of opposing the tower’s project, said lake resident Gary Tallenger. Planning Commission member Wayne Pen­ nock made the motion, supported by David Chase, to approve the special use. Cathy Williamson was the only one on the panel to vote against the tower’s approval. William.on had made a motion to deny the tower's contstniction on the basis that it would not be harmonious with the area, but the motion died for lack of support. About 50 people, primarily Pleasant Lake residents, packed the County Annex Building for the hearing on the tower issue. The tower is to be errected by Michiana Metronet, also known as Cclluar One. on 8.26 acres of property owned by Jim Alden off Kingsbury Road in Section 19 of Barry Township, near Pleasant Lake. After the Commission approved the special use for the towe*. Alden said he had “mixed emotions" when asked of his reaction. He d d not want to elabcrate and could not be reached for further comment. Tallenger said he was amazed and disap­ pointed at the Planning and Zoning Commis­ sion's decision. "I can’t imagine how any of those commis­ sioners could think a red and white tower would be harmonious" with the Pleasant Lake area, he said, calling the commission's defini­ tion of harmonious “a subjective interpretation." Lake residents at a meeting of the Barry Township Board earlier this month said they objected to the tower because they felt it would ruin their scenic views of the lake, decrease their property values and possibly have a negative effect on wildlife in the area. Continued on Page 12 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 25, 1988 Hastings Middle School students earn honors at solo & ensemble festival On Saturday. Feb. 13, students from Hastings seventh and eighth grade bands par­ ticipated in the Michigan School Band and Or­ chestra Association's Solo and Ensemble Festival. The festival was held at Holland West Ot­ tawa High School. Hastings band students represented themselves, the school and the band program very well in the festival. Fifteen events 19 students. 7 received first division ratings, representing an “outstan­ ding" performance. Ten events rccci 'cd se­ cond division ratings representing a “good” performance. Students who received first division ratings are David Andrus. Dan Styf. Jeff Stout. Matt Haywood. Jenny Bender. Jim Toburcn. Christy Spindler. Kori Kcast. Chris Solmcs. Miranda Frcridge, Kevin DeVault. Jill Brighton. Stacy Trumbull. Derek Becker, Kathy Vos. Lisa Smith. Karleen Stevens. Monica Mellen and David Solmes. Second division ratings were given to Mindi Cronk. Lee Kaiser. Kip Monteith, Lisa Storms, Talcna Wilkins, Alison Gergcn, Amy Simon. Austin Zurface. Wendy Tokarski. Mindy Frey. Joanne Barch and Mylaka DeGoa. Also participating were Eileen Spenelli and Jenny Parker. "All students worked diligently to deserve those honors.” said band director Joan Bosserd-Schrocder, who works with fellow director Joe LaJoye. Seventh and eighth graders from Hastings Middle School who received first division ratings at the state solo ensemble are (front row, from left) Jill Brighton, Kathy Vos, Jenny Bender, Kori Keast, Matt Anton, (middle row) Chris Solmes, Miranda Freridge, Kevin DeVault, David Andrus, Dan Styf, Monica Mellen, Christy Spindler, (back row) Jeff Stout, David Solmes, Jim Toburen, Derek Becker, Matt Haywood, Stacy Trumbull and Lisa Smith. South Jefferson STREET NEWS 'events INSURED CDS ~ Call 1. The kids have gotten together again and they are going to put on a show. As in the past, this promises to be the entertainment highlight of the year in Hastings. “Any­ thing Goes” this Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. in Central Auditorium. Tickets available at the door, from choir members or visit Bosley’s and sing, play or tap dance any Cole Porter tune and we will give you a ticket to the show. (Limit 10) 2. Save the Rhino Day ■ February 29. Bring us an original “ode to a rhino" this week and we will trade you a $2.00 gift certificate. If we like It and publish It, it’s $2.00 more. (Limit 10) 3. Quadrennium Celebration - February 29. Leap down South Jefferson to Bosley's on this day and get a free carnation, while they last. 4. National Paddling Film Festival - February 26-27. Paddle something down South Jef­ ferson this week and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) 5. National Retail Baker Week - February 21-28, Bake us your best this week, bring the recipe too. If it's really good, we Will send the recipe to the Felpausch bakerand urge him to feature it in their bake shop. You get a $4.00 gift certificate and a chance at fame and fortune. We have not told the baker about this. (Limit 5) 6. LaBelle Swamp Cabbage Festival February 26-28. Stew, fritter or cupcake some swamp cabbage for us this week and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) 7. Bachelors Day ■ February 29. Bachelors are “fair game" for dates and marriage propos­ als from women on this day. This may explain why it only happens every 4 years. If you want to propose by putting a banner in our window, go ahead. If he accepts, we will buy you dinner at the County Seat. (Limit 2) 8. Jim Backus Birthday - February 25. Do your Mr. Magoo imitation for us from our soapbox this week and get a $3.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) 9. Kids! Pick up your legos or we are going to build a giant haunted house out of all the legos we have and it will be really scary finding yours. 10. Eat Your Heart out Floridians Week February 16-21. Wear a bathing suit to Bosley's this week so we can take your picture. We will send it to the Miami Herald with an appropriate caption (i.e. "The weather in Michigan is great" or "Vacation Fun on South Jefferson Street"). You also get a $4.00 gift certificate. (Limit 3) 11. True Value of South Jefferson Street's selection of toys, bikes and sporting goods is overwhelming. Shop our street this week. First of M,chigan Corporation Menabeas New York Stock IxcNonge 1-8OO-321-47O9 •Rote effective 2/23/88 All CDs are FSUC or FDIC insured upto S 100.000 per client per depository Institution. f ' AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK DENTURES ’395 PARTIAL DENTURE fc^-PHRRmRCYt _ SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - MS-142* ’295 meat the high standards set •Our on premises lab provides hdividuol A efficient service. . ‘Vree denture consultolion * ' (examination. (616) 455-0810 •l.O. Himebaugh DDS •D.D. White DOS *G. Moncewicx DDS 2330 44th St.. S.E., Grand Rapids Barbara Moss, currently a personal proper­ ty auditor in Oakland County, will be on the job next week as Barry County's equalization director. Moss fills the vacancy created by the Dec. 8 resignation of John Ainslie who quit to accept the equalization director's post in St. Joseph County. Moss, who begins her new duties Tuesday, will receive an annual salary of $24,000. The new equalization director earned a bachelor of arts degree in accounting from Michigan State University in 1980. She holds a Level 111 Appraiser's Certificate from the state of Michigan. Through the Air Force, she also has receiv­ ed training in property valuation and assess­ ment administration, mobile audit and load planning millitary airlift command affiliation; attended Squadron Officer School, Logistics Plans Officer School and Systems Retrieval School. Moss also has experience in writing accoun­ ting and appraising programs for computers. While at MSU, she had an Air Force ROTC scholarship. Following graduation she servpd for five years in the Air Force as a first lieu^- -j nant. stationed in New Hampshire. Guam and Michigan. She traveled extensively in the Far • East during her term of duty. While at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Michigan. Moss was selected as the Oscoda Business and Professional Women’s Young Career Woman of the Year. After her military service she worked as a field appraiser for Antrim County's equaliza­ tion department. She currently is employed in the equalization department in Oakland County. A native of Lansing and a graduate of Waverly High School in Delta Township, Moss plans to live in Barry County. The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved its Central Services Com­ mittee decision to hire Moss. Hastings Middle School Band Students who received second division ratings or who participated In the state solo ensemble are (front row, from left) Mindi Frey, Malyka DeGoa, Alison Gergen, Talena Wilkins, (middle row) Wendy Tokarski, Joanne Barch, Kip Monteith, Amy Simon, Eileen Spenelli, (back row) Lisa Storms, Mindi Cronk, Lee Kaiser and Jenny Parker. Need A Loan? Former Hastings resident is named ‘Cadet of Month’ ' Call the Hastings Banner 948*8051 The Reserve Officer Training Corps pro­ gram at Northern Michigan University has named a former Hastings resident a Cadet of the Month during February. Military Science Cadet Harry Wilkow earn­ ed the honor for his outstanding academic per­ formances during the fall 1987 semester. He had grade point averages of 3.92 on a 4.0 scale. “It is a reflection of his dedication, profes­ sionalism, and serious attitude toward his studies,” said a spokesperson for the NMU ROTC. Wilkow, a law enforcement major, is the son of Robert and Maycene Pennock of 3702 Fruin Road, Bellevue. Wilkow is a graduate of Hastings High School in Hastings. He and his wife, Theresa, reside in Marquette. Hastings City Bank Has Money to Lend And we want to lend it to you so you can get what you want, now. At Hastings City Bank, get­ ting a loan is a quick and sim­ ple procedure. In fact, in most cases, you’ll have your money on the very same day you apply for it. So, what are you waiting for? To get the money you want, talk to us, today. )ohn Deere 300 Series Tractors By features they’re ‘big.’ By price they’re ‘buys’ ' "You know it’s not a good wax museum when there are wicks coming cut of people's heads." —Rick Reynolds ’225 I UPPER DENTURE 1. Little Bucky celebrates Buffalo Bill Cody’s birthday (February 26) by having a sale this week. This Buck buffalos his way to the best prices from his suppliers every day so your bill is low each week when you shop our Reminder ad. 2. Goldline and Equate generics sav _.u money every day at Bosley's. Check • ■ .the examples in our ad this week. 3. Our Vitamin Department has sale prices on three different products in our Reminder ad this week. 4. Check your blood pressure and weight yourself at Bosley's everyday. Free! 5. Remember every day is Double Print Day at Bosleys. 6. We are open to serve you weeknights until 8 p.m., Saturdays until 5:30 p.m. and every Sunday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. QUOTE: PREMIUM CUSTOM COMPLETE DENTURE (Gift certificates are limited to one person per month and, untess otherwise stated, to those 18 or otder.) BOSLEY New equalization director to begin duties next week 8.10%* Our 300 Series models come in lower priced than our top­ line 400 Series. But in features, the 300s are only a half-step short of top-of-theline themselves. Stop in and see. Ask about the 18-hp gasoline 316 and 318 or the 16-hp diesel 332. safe and sound banking PARK FREE Offices in: B4hind Boaley'a 1690 Bedford Rd.. (M-37) Hostings • 616-945-9526 Hastings 150 W. Court Middleville Bellevue Nashville 435 Arlington 115 N. Main 203 N. Main itmaMtwc LENDER �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 25. 1988 — Page 3 Defendant in Hope Township break-in sentenced to five to 12 years in prison ■ . . • ; A Hastings man who told police he was hard up for money was sentenced to five to 12 years in state prison for the theft of six long guns from a Hope Township home. In a separate matter, Gary L. Lake, of 1775 Mathison Rd., was also sentenced to six months in jail following his conviction last month of distributing an imitation controlled substance. Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming ruled the two sentences will run consecutively. Lake, 21, was sentenced last Wednesday in Barry County Circuit Court after he pleaded guilty on Feb. 3 to a charge of breaking and entering an unoccupied building with intent to commit larceny. He also pleaded guilty to an habitual offender charge that he has a previous felony conviction. Lake was picked up shortly after the burglary on Jan. 8 after Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott of the Barry County Sheriffs Department spotted Lake in a car whose driver DeMott knew had a suspended license. peMott found the guns in the car and took the two in for questioning. Lake was arrested Jan. 13 after Trooper Terry Klotz of the Michigan State Police Department contacted DeMott with the report of the theft Lake pleaded guilty to the two charges as part of a plea bargain with the county prosecutor's office. In exchange for the guilty plea, the prosecutor dropped charges of breaking and entering an occupied building and an habitual offender charge that he has two previous felc.iy convictions. The charge of theft from an occupied building carried a maximum of 15 years in prison. In court on Feb. 3, Lake said he took the guns because he needed the money. "I was hard up for money that day, and I knew this guy, and I went in and got the guns and took them," he said. In the second case, Lake was sentenced to six months in the Barry County Jail Man gets 10 months for selling cocaine to police officer In an unusual sentence, a man accused of selling cocaine to undercover police officers on three separate occassions last fall was sentenced to 10 months in Barry County Jail and five years' probation. Todd R. Arens, of 2452 W. State Rd., Hastings, was also assessed a fine of $2,000, court costs of $1,000 and restitution of $180 by Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming. Breaking with standard procedure, Deming ordered that the full amount be paid immediately. Arens was also directed to spend six months in a Grand Rapids halfway house at the completion of his jail sentence. Arens, 24, was one of 25 Barry County residents arrested last October on numerous drug charges following a year-long undercover investigation conducted by the Hastings Police Department and the Barry County Sheriffs Department At his arraignment last fall, Arens stood mule to three counts of delivery of cocaine and three counts of attempted delivery of cocaine. The delivery charges each carried maximum penalties of 20 years in prison and/or $25,000 in fines. The attempted delivery charges each were five-year offenses with maximum fines of $12,500. Arens agreed to plead guilty to the three attempted delivery charges in exchange for the dropping of the three more serious offenses by the prosecutor's office. Sentences for the three offenses will run concurrently, Deming said. Prior to sentencing, Arens' attorney, John Watts requested a conference with Judge Deming in chambers. Back in court. Watts said his client admitted to making a mistake but deserved the chance for rehabilitation. "I believe this man has one of the best potentials of anyone I’ve ever known," Watts said. "I think he's seen how important it is not to get caught up in this. He knows he won't escape without punishment." On his own behalf, Arens said he wouldn't be back in court in the future. “Pd just like to say I'm sorry for what I've done, and it’ll never happen again." Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley told the court Arens had committed a major crime but was not beyond rehabilitation. “I know die court is well aware of the seriousness of cocaine use," he said. "Mr. Arens rightly deserves to go to prison." "But he has some good points, and I believe he could be of value to society," he said. Crowley recommended jail time because overcrowed prison conditions made it likely Arens would be released at an earlier date. Deming directed Arens to undergo mental health or substance abuse screening as directed by the probation department He was also ordered not to enter Tyden Park in Hastings during the five years of his probationary period. In Other Court News: In other court cases last week stemming from the October drug arrests, Deborah J. Moore, of 319 E. State Rd., pleaded guilty to an added charge of attempted delivery of cocaine, a five-year felony offense. Sentencing was set for March 16. Originally charged with delivery of cocaine, a 20-year offense, and delivery of marijuana, a four-year offense, Moore pleaded guilty to the added charge as part of a plea bargain with the prosecutor. Moore, 30, told the court she sold a half-gram of cocaine for $50 to an undercover officer in the fall of 1986. She testified she was in a Hasting bar when the officer approached and asked her if she could sell some cocaine. Moore said the officer had approached her about buying drugs several times in the past, and Moore had previously refused. But this time she gave in, she said. Moore said she went and got the cocaine from a friend, paying the friend $50 for iL Under questioning she said she didn't remember who she purchased the half-gram from. "It’s been a year ago, I don't remember," she told the court. Her attorney, David Tripp, asked that bond be continued. He said Moore had no prior offenses, had always appeared in court before, and was married with children. Deming continued the $3,500 bond with an unusual condition. "I'll continue bond, but it's on the condition that she not leave her home," he said. A 32-yea.--old Hastings woman was sentenced last Wednesday to 18 to 24 months in state prison for selling cocaine to an undercover police officer. Judy Raymer, of 114 N. Washington St., was initially charged with two counts of delivery of cocaine less than 50 grams, a 20-year felony offense. She was originally scheduled to be sentenced on Feb. 3, but a disagreement by her attorney over the contents of her presentencing report led to a delay so that an evidentiary hearing could be held. At that court appearance, Raymer's attorney, Michael McPhillips, objected to the reports charge that Raymer was a "low-level distributor of cocaine in the Hastings area." "Ms. Raymer's principle use was for personal use,” McPhillips said. "She did occasionally provide for friends. She knew where to obtain it, but she didn't make any money on it. "She only sold to (the undercover officer) because she considered her a friend," he said. Her bond was cancelled, and she was remanded to the custody of the sheriff for transfer to the Michigan Department of Corrections. Cottage burglaries reported in county by Jeff Kaczmarczyk At least three cottages in the western portion of Barry County have been burglarized since the beginning of February, area law enforcement officials report. Barry County Sheriffs deputies are looking into a series of burglaries of unoccupied summer cottages in the Gun Lake and Guernsey Lake areas. Similarities in the break-ins and in the items stolen have led officials to suspect that one person could be responsible for more than one of the burglaries. According to sheriffs deputies, two break-ins were reported last week from neighboring cottages in the Gun Lake area. In both break-ins, a burglar broke a window to enter the building, took common household items and left through a door. A resident of the 300 block of Lakeside Drive in Hope Township reported last week her cottage had been broken into sometime between Feb. 1 and Feb. 15. On Feb. 15, her son discovered a I. >t on in the cottage, checked the prer isss and found a window broken and a door open, deputies said. Deputies said the burglar had apparently entered the building through a window on the north side of the cottage. The storm screen had been pulled off the window, and the storm glass had been broken outward. Based upon the glass lying inside the cottage, deputies believe the burglar broke through the inner glass window to enter the cottage. Among items taken from the cottage are a large wood-slab clock, a portable AM-FM radio, blue sheer window curtains, a macramc hanging lamp and several stainless steel kitchen pans. Deputies believe the burglar left the cottage through a door on the west side of the building. Footprints approximately the size of a man's size nine shoe were found outside the door heading away from the building, deputes said. Total value of the stolen items is estimated at $300, deputies said. Damage to the window was estimated at $50. A cottage next door was apparently burglarized the same night, deputies said. Deputies believe the burglar broke a window on the west side of the home to enter the building, which is also located in the 300 block of Lakeside Drive, deputies said. Deputies said the burglar appeared to have searched through several drawers and cupboards in the cottage before exiting through a sliding glass door. Numerous items were left lying out of place, deputies said. Because the owners are not currently residing in the area, deputies said they were unable to determine what had been taken. Deputies found a small candle stuck in the middle of the kitchen stove, which they believe the burglar used as a light while searching the summer home. Damage to the window was estimated at $50. Last Wednesday, a break-in of a summer home on Gun Lake was reported by the cottage's owner. Burglars apparently broke the front screen door and forced open the inner wooden door to enter the home, which is located in the 4100 block of East Joy Road in Yankee Springs Township. Items stolen in the break-in include $20 in cash; two pairs of ice skates, valued at $40; and two fire extinguishers, also valued at $40. The home's owner, who is not currently residing in the building, said the break-in occurred sometime between Jan. 31 and Feb. 13. Officials said an increase in burglaries of summer homes is common in the winter months. But since many owners are out of the area during the winter, many of the break-ins aren't reported until the residents return in the spring. Investigations into the three burglaries are continuing, deputies said. Weather leads to auto mishaps by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Unusually icy road conditions and heavy winds contributed to a series of car accidents in Barry County over the weekend. On Saturday morning, a hard-packed snow surface led to a two-car accident in Hastings No one was hurt in the accident, which took place at the comer of East Street and Division Avenue. According to Barry County Sheriffs deputies, Kenneth J. Weaver, of Monroe, was traveling east on Division when he attempted to turn right onto East Street. Weaver, 60, was unable to turn on the slippery surface and slid into William D. Feasal, of Mulliken, who was passing through the intersection heading south on East Street. Neither driver was injured in the accident, nor was a passenger in Weaver's car. Deputy David M. Oakland said both drivers were going no faster than 10 mph at the time of the accident. "The roadway was extremely slippery to the point that it was very difficult to walk on," he said. No citations were issued. On Monday, blowing snow drifts led a 26-year-old woman to lose control of her 1985 Mercury on Hickory Road in Barry Township. Deputies report Linda S. Bliss, of 3270 Fine Lake, was westbound on Hickory Road approaching Mann Road at 4:50 a.m. when she lost control on the slippery surface. Bliss' car spun counterclockwise, crossed the centerline and slid off the south side of the pavement, deputies said. The car rolled over and landed back on its wheels in a field on the side of the road. Deputies said Bliss struck a drift in the road just before she lost control of her car. She was not injured in the accident, and no citations were issued. following his conviction on Jan. 6 of selling an imitation controlled substance to an undercover police officer. He was found guilty of that offense after a two-day trial in Barry County Circuit Court. He was free on bond awaiting sentencing when the Hope Township break-in took place. Lake was arrested on Oct. 1 in Hastings and charged with selling an imitation substance to an undercover police officer in Hastings in August. His arrest on Oct. 1 was one of 25 similiar arrests made in the Hastings area that day for various drug-related offenses. In September 1987, he was sentenced to two years' probation with the first 30 days in Barry County Jail for larceny from a motor vehicle. He was also sentenced to 200 hours of community service for the larceny offense. Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Thursday through Saturday Lower Peninsula A chance of snow showers near Lake Michigan Thursday and Friday and a chance of snow entire peninsula Saturday. Lows will be 5 to 15 Thursday and Friday and from 10 in the north to the lower 20s in the south Saturday. Highs will be 15 to 25 Thursday and Friday and 20 to 30 Saturday. Upper Peninsula Scattered snow showers Thursday and Friday near Lake Superior and mainly in the central and western sections near Lake Superior on Saturday. Lows generally will be between 5 below and 5 above zero. Highs will be around 10 above in the east to the upper teens in the west Thursday and mainly in the teens Friday and Saturday. Indoor and outdoor products and community services will be featured during next week's Home and Auto Show in Hastings. This is a scene from last year's event. Hastings Home and Auto Show set for March 3-5 Indoor and outdoor products and services for the home and family will be on display at the Barry County Fairgrounds when the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce presents its 15th Annual Home and Auto Show. The show, which includes entertainment and family fun. is scheduled for Thursday through Saturday. March 3-5. Hours on Thursday. March 3 will be 4 to 9 p.m: Friday. March 4 from 1 to 9 p.m. and Saturday. March 5 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The area businesses setting up displays will no longer be governed by a show theme. The change was made to give a greater variety to the exhibits. Each show exhibitor is being asked to give away a door prize, rather than having a few overall prize drawings as has been done in re­ cent years. Exhibitors also are encouraged to give demonstrations. Food will be available in the Community Building. Show co-chairmen Doug Welton and Tim King report that there are a few spaces still available in both indoor and outdoor exhibits. Any area firm interested in participating should contact the Hastings Chamber at (616) 945-2454. Admission is free to the public. PUBLIC OPINION: Should the U.S. Government financially support Olympians? LETTERS from our readers.... Families need to teach what’s right To the editor: I wish to compliment Mr. (Cameron) McIn­ tyre on his concern for our young people, as expressed in his Banner letter on Feb. 18. But I do not criticize the schools for teaching sex education. Families and churches have lagged on this, so someone had to do the job. The one problem is that schools aren’t allowed to teach morality as springing from our Creator, God. The schools arc not educating people to be sex machines; televi­ sion and movies do that. Each of us. as individuals, need to teach our families right, and to fight the winnable war on pornography, as Dr. Dobson says. Darrel Hawbakcr Reader recalls property transfer in ‘Good Old Days’ To the editor: My father. Archie McIntyre, lived in Castleton township on the Hastings township line, and was two miles from the Banyville school and two miles from the Quimby school in Hastings township. Being a sickly child and having relatives at Quimby it was a matter of convenience for me to attend school at Quimby. Dad contacted Bert Smith, supervisor of Castleton and Birney McIntyre, supervisor of Hastings, and immediately Dad’s property was transferred to the Quimby school district in Hastings township, and I attended the Quimby school. Thinking of this, I sure long for the good old day of township supervisors like it was in 1908. Today's government has become as com­ plicated at it is possible for the mind of man to make it. So we have the pleasure of paying taxes to support those who love to complicate. Perhaps 1 may soon need a license and directions on how and where to spit. Cameron McIntyre The Question: The United Slates is nut doing as hv// av anticipated in the Winter Olympics at Calgary. Alberta. Many other governments support their Olympic athletes by paying for training, coaching, travel and other expenses. Do you think the U.S government should give similar support to its athletes? Do you think the athletes would perform belter if the government took cure of some ofthe expenses? Or would government support take awayfrom the traditional amateur status ofthe Olympic athletes? AndyChlebana Audrey Naylor, Hastings: "I think there are other things, like help for the homeless, that can be done with the money. I don't think the Olympics are all that important" Jack O’Leary, Milford: "I think It would make a lot of difference, but I don’t think (the government) should pay. Our kids go into where the money is (professional sports). Plus, I’m always afraid of the government getting in it. Whatever they touch goes backwards. Bob Bowman, Hastings: "It seems like they could pay part of it to help them out. Sometimes, when we buy a product, so much ^oes to the Olympics. It wouldn't hurt. I think it would make them feel better. I think it would give them a push, really. Diana Gibson, Hastings: "I think it would be better to support our athletes in other ways than financial. I think it's good to support our teams, but not to the extent that other countries are." Dennis Williams, Hastings: I think the government should help. Whether or not it would help the athletes, I don't know. But they need to know the country’s behind them. More practice would help. Andy Chlebana, Grand Rapids: "If you have other countries using pros, I think we should, too. But as far as the (U.S.) government supporting our athletes, I don't think so." y--------------------- The Hastings Diana Gibson Jack O'Leary Banner Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michiaan 49J58 Vol. 133, No. 8 - Thursday. February 25.1988 Subscription Rates; S13.00 per year in Barry County; S15.00 per year in adjoining counties; and S16.50 per year elsewhere. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 25, 1988 Bertha M. Prouty Allen W. Cichy Ethel May Leslie DELTON - Allen W. Cichy, 58, of 9144 Wcrtman Rd., Delton died suddenly at his home Thursday, February 18, 1988. Mr. Cichy was born September 12, 1929 in Libertyville, IL., the son of Saris and Pauline (Betchell) Cichy. He lived at the present address since 1978. He was employed for the past 9 years as a correction officer at the Bany County Jail and on December 6,1987 he was awarded a distin­ guished medal of honor by the Barry County Sheriffs Dept Mr. Cichy was a member of the Victory Lane Assembly of God Church in Delton, a member of the National Rifle Assoc, and an avid outdoorsman. He was a former member of the Delton Lions Club and the Delton Area Cham­ ber of Commerce. He served with the U.S. Army in 1951 and 1952. He was married to Helen Gehrig on January 24, 1953. Mr. Cichy is survived by his wife, Helen; two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Jean) Heeler of Athens and Mrs. Lois (Cichy) Hokenson of Hastings; two sons, Paul Cichy of Bruce Cross­ ing and Donald Cichy of Delton; ten grandchil­ dren; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Saris Cichy of Delton, two sisters, Mrs. Clara Hartshorn of Climax and Susan Cichy of Battle Creek; and one brother, Kenneth Cichy of Delton. Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 22, 1988 at the Victory Lane Assembly of God Church with Pastor Arthur Rhoades officiating. Burial was at the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Graveside services were under the direction of the Delton V.F.W. Post and the Hickory Corners American Legion Post. Memorial contributions may be made to the Victory Lane Assembly of God Church. Arrangement were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. BATTLE CREEK - Ethel May Leslie, 88, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, February 20, 1988 at her home after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Leslie was bom March 14,1899 in East Lansing the daughter of Alvin G and Pearl Elizabeth (Haskins) Smith. She attended East Lansing schools. She lived in Battle Creek until 1972, then moved to Lakeland and later moved to Springhill until moving back to Battle Creek in 1985. On August 20, 1919 she married Robert G. Leslie, who passed away August 15, 1972. Mrs. Leslie was a clerk for Kresge’s and McClelland Dime Stores. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ and Later Day Saints and the Relief Society as a faithful visiting teacher. Mrs. Leslie is survived by a son, Donald Leslie of Fulton, 3 daughters, Evelyn Brown and Pearl Westrick both of Battle Creek and Patricia Johnson of Pulaski, Tenn.; 17 grand­ children; 43 great great grandchildren; 7 great great great grandchildren; a brother Harold Smith of Mason and a sister Louise Simms of Springhill, FL. Mrs. Leslie was preceded in death by her husband and a son, Alvin Leslie in September, 1987. Services were held on Tuesday, February 23, 1988 at the Church of Jesus Christ Later Day Saints with Bishop Ralph B. Letters officiating. Burial was at the Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaratin Hospice Care. Arrangements were made by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek. ATTEND SERVICES HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Wert Suit Road Partor J A Campbell Phone 9*5-23*3. Sunday School M5 a m.: Worahip 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 pun.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Cotner <>* Broadway and Center, in Hastings Pbnne <M5-3OI4 The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir. 9pm Church School and Adult Education. 9 30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, IO 30 a m Weekday Eixhansu. Wednesday 7 15 a.m. Thurs­ day. 7 pm. Call lor information about youth chon. Bible Study, youth group and other activities GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St. Michael Anton. PaMor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Feb 2B - 8:45 Church School tall ages! 1000 Worahip. AAL Meeting after Thursday. Feb. 23 • 1:00 Ruth Circle. 4:15 Children * Choir. 7:30 Sr Choir Saturday. Feb 27-9 3OConf 5. Tuesday. March I - 9:» Wixdwaihers Wednesday. March 2 ■ 7 00 Vespers Sarah Circle after FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street. Harting*. Ml 49058 Phom (616) 945-9574 Da.si 8 Netaxi. Jr Passu. Phone 9*5-9574. Sarslay. Feb 28 9 00 a m OttMrrn’s Chou. 9:30 am. Church Schntt 10:30 a.m. Codec Fellowship. 10:30 a m Radio Broadcast WBCH 11:00 am. Wmdup • "If Grad is For Us". Romain 8:31-39. 5:00 p.m . Mi High Youth Fellowihip. 6:00 p.m Sr Hi Youth Fellowship Monday. Feb. 29 ■ 7 p.m Scums Tuesday. March I - 6 30 p m Shamnck Sun­ day Ct.nm.ncc meeting. 7 30 p m Tressrcs Wcdnculay. March 2 - 3.00 p.m.. Cub Den. 6:30 p m WdKka.6 »p.m Lenacn Portart. 7.30 p m Paremmg Cl*.' "How To Talk". •Dwnday. March 3 - 12 noon Lenten Luis chcon. Rev G. Kent Keller, speaker. 6:30 pm Wcbetas. 6:30 p.m . Bell Chotr. 7:30 p m Chancel Chotr FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hauings Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pasaor. Eileen Higbee. Dir Ouislur Ed Sunday. Feb 28 - 9 30 and 11.00 Mowing Worship ScrvKCs Nursery pnnuied Broadcast of 9 Ml sersnr over WBCH-AM and FM 9:30 Ctairch Schutt classes fix all ages. 10 30 Cof­ fee H.ur in the Cltarch Dimng Room. 11:30 Children’s Church. 3 <0 ConTimutam Class in the Dining Ruan. 6:30 Junuv High Yutth. 6 30 Senior High Youth Wednesday. March 2 - 100 Circle 4. at the home of Hartl Hilebrandt. I 30 Circle 3. *■ the home of Jean Fume. 6 30 Chur Robe Commince. 7:30 Cir­ cle 3. 41 the home of Marilyn Oaucr 7:30 nuiwl Ctanr practice Thundiy. March 3 9:30 Circle 2. m the Lounge Friday. March 4 - 9 30 World Day ot Prayer m Sa-'tuary FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broad­ way. Rev. David D. Garrett. Phone 94*2229 Patronage. 94*3195 Church Where a Chriatian experience make* you a member. 9 30 a m Sunday School. I0-4S a m Worahip Service: 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH ,«!7 E Marshall Ros Sloven Palm I'.bJ.u Stnsdiiy Morning Sunday Slwsil Itt llll. Morning Worship Service 11 INI Evening Service - 7: 30 Prayer Mcvi.ng Wnlni-aday Night 7 .10 fT. *ROSE CATHOUC CHURCH. 805 S. Jc'feraon Father Lean Pohl. Pastor Satur­ day Mam 4 30 p m Sunday Masses 8am and 11 a.m. confessions Saturday 4 00-4 30 p m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. The Bible the Whole Bible, and Nettl ing But the Bible 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945 3289 Worahip service 10:30 a m Sunday School. 9 45. classes for all Sunday Evening Family Hour. 6 00 |Qem. Bible Quit Teams al 5 00). Bible Study. Tues . at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girt* and GBB club fot boys CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway. Rev James E Leitrman Pailor Sunday Service*.9 45 a.m Sttnday School Hour; 11:00 a m Mon~r ■ Worahip Service 6:00 p.m Evening Service Wednesday 7:00 p.m Service* for Adults Teen* and Children COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev Mary Horn officiating Country Clwtpel Church Schoo! 9 00 a m : Worship 1015 a.m. Ran icki Church: Worship Service 9:00. Church School Monday. 4:15 to 5:30 p m. LANDMARK BAPTIST CHAPEL. 116 N Michigan Haslinp (COA Bldg 1 across from Hastings Savings It Loan Maurice Hammond, pastor Sunday School 10 a m worship II a m. Evening 6 pm. Wednes­ day 7 p.m. pray meeting and Bible study call 948-8817 for location. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 B. Woodlawn. Hattingi. Michigan.9M40CM. Kenneth W. Gamer Pastor. Jama K Bar­ rett. Ami to the pastor in youth. Sunday Service* Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Mom ing Wonhip 11.00 a m Evening Wonbip 6 pm. Wednesday, Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grade* K thru B. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayut 7:00 p m. Sacred Sound* Rehear**! 8:30 p.m (Adult Choir! Saturday 10 Io II am. King* Kid* (Children s Choir) Sunday morning ser­ vice broadcast WBCH. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 SJ Hanover. Halting*. Leonard Davis. Pastor. Pt> 948 2256 or 945-9429 Sunday: Sunday School 945 am. Worship 11 a.m.. Youth 5 p.m.. Evening Worship 6 p-m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p m. Nursery lor all services Wednesday CYC 6:45 pm . prayer and Bible study 7 p.m. ■ BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. Ml 49058 Normsn Herron. Minister, telephone (6I6| 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home Schedule of service*: Sunday. Wor­ ship 10 a.m.. Bible School 11 a.m.. Even­ ing scrvrcc 6 p.m Wednesday. Bible Study HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 South at M 79 Robert Mayn, pastor, phone 945-4995 Robert Fuller, choir directs* Sunday schedule: 9us> a.m. Fdk>w*hip and Culfec; 945 a.m Sunday Schu.il; 11 00 a.m Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m Evening Worship; 7 00 p.m Youth Meeting. Nursery for all service*. transpiwtalMm provided Io and fnvn morn­ ing serine* Prayer meeting. 7:00 pm. Wednesday Delton Area nnrwruvir.u s.itum.ri. 14143 nosier Rd. Rev Donald Jansen. Pastor. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m Sunday School 1100 a.m, Sunday evening Bible Study 6.30 p m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi 5.. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday School at 10 a m Wor ship 11 a m Evening Service at 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. Nashville Area ST CYRILS CATHOUC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. A million of St Rose Catholic Church. Hasunp. Saturday Mass 6 30 p tn Sunday Mau 9:30 a m The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Merchants: JACOBS REXAU. PHARMACY Complata Prescription Sarvita HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN ASSOCIATION Hosting* ond Luka Odasso COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance lor your life. Home. Business and Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES _ Hmh-.ll, FLEXFA8 INCORPORATED of Hasting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS M-r-h-f F.O.I.C. Margaret F. Sanderson HICKORY CORNERS - Bertha M. Prouty, 91, of 1496 Midland Dr., Hickory Comers died suddenly at her home Sunday, February 21, 1988. Mrs. Prouty was bom December 22,1896 in Ross Township, the daughter of Morris and Lillian (Watson) Williamson. She had lived her entire lifetime in die Gull Lake area. She was a charter member of the Kalamazoo Kennel Club, Home Literary Club and a member of the Hickory Corners Extension Club. She attended the Gull Lake Bible Church. Mrs. Prouty was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn on June 21, 1977. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Glenadine) Venema of North Fort Myers, FL.; one son, Gordon Prouty of Plain­ well; five grandchildren; six great grandchil­ dren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Saturday, February 27, 1988 at the Gull Lake Bible Church with Pastor Paul Deal officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gull Lake Bible Church or the Kalamazoo Kennel Club. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Margaret M. Elmore MIDDLEVILLE - Margaret F. Sanderson, 79, of Middleville died at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Jim Morway. There will not be a service at her request. She willed her body to the Michigan State University. " Mrs. Sanderson was bom on September 12, 1908 in Bowling Green, Ohio, the daughter of George and Valerie (Phillips) Loomis. She was married to Elton (Al) Sanderson. He preceded her in death July 11, 1986. She was co-owner of the Middleville Hotel for 17 years with her husband. Mrs. Sanderson is survived by her children, Joyce and Jim Morway, Gene and Joyce Sanderson all of Middleville; two granddaugh­ ters, Sheila Morway and Deb (Terry) Cole; one grandson, Steve Sanderson; five great grand­ children, Teresta, Brad, Lee Ann, Sarah and Kim. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Home SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Despite what their mothers would say, fast-food eaters view themselves as more adventurous, modern and sophisticated than make-it-from-scratch traditionalists, according to a food industry study. Frequent take-out food buyers differ not only in age, sex and education from occasional buyers, they also differ psychologically, according to the study by the Food Marketing Institute and the Campbell Soup Co. The survey found that from 41 to 55 percent of heavy buyers, defined as eating take-out food twice a week or more, described themselves as "adventurous, modern (up-to-date), successful, career-oriented, pressured and sophistocated." Only 23 to 39 percent of infrequent fast-food buyers identified themselves as possessing these qualities, preferring the self-image of less harried conservatives who refuse to eat dinner out of an egg carton. “Light buyers, more than heavy buyers, view themselves as home-centered, old-fashioned, traditional and tired,” said the 1987 study titled "Shopping a la Cart." The institute, a Washington D.C.-based trade "’en,o'y°of association, represents supermarkets, which are selling deli sandwiches, salad bars and Funeral partially cooked steaks in competition with fast-food chains and ethnic restaurants, said ' i^Timothy M. Hammonds, senior vice • president NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given that the Private Industry Council and the Chief Elected Officials of the Barry, Branch and Calhoun Service Delivery Area will be submitting the Summer Youth Employment and Training Plan for funds provided under the Title ll-B Job Training Partnership Act of 1982 as administered by the Michigan Department of Labor. The Summer Youth Plan describes the activities and services designed to meet the needs of disadvantaged youths ages 14-21 inclusive who are experiencing barriers to obtaining employment. Total funding requested for the 1988 program is $756,847 to serve approximately 387 JTPA-ellglble participants. A Basic Skills/Career Exploration Program will provide basic skills assessment, reading comprehension and math computation skills training for participants asses­ sed below the fifth-grade level, and exposure to occupa­ tional clusters for 14-15 year old youths. $158,461 has been allocated to serve 152 participants. Special prog­ rams will serve special-needs and other target groups such as the handicapped. A Basic Skllls/Work Exper­ ience Program for 16-21 year old youths will enhance math and reading skills, develop future employability and serve as a transition to the full-time work force. $429,055 nas been allocated to serve 235 participants. The Final SYETP Plan will be available for public inspection at the major public libraries in Barry, Branch and Calhoun Counties after February 26,1988. The Plan also is available for public inspection at the Barry County Building, County Clerk's Office, 220 West State Street, in Hastings, Michigan, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Plan also will be available for public review at the Branch County Building, County Clerk s Office, 31 Division Street. Coldwater, Michigan, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Plan is available for public inspection between the hours of 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at ttie Calhoun County Clerk's Office. 315 West Green Street, Marshall. Michigan. Questions and comments are to be directed in writing to the Private Industry Council and/or Chief Elecfed Officials, in care of the Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium, lnc„ P.O. Box 1574, Battle Creek, Michigan 49016. Johnstown Township BOARD of REVIEW The Johnstown Township Board of Review will meet at the township hall on M-37 (Bedford Rd.) on March 14 & 15, 1988 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon & 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to review and equalize the Assessment Roll. RATIO and FACTORS Assessments are: Ratio to attain 1988 .... 51.36 .97352 BOSLEY PHARMACY COMMERCIAL. .... 50.00 1.00000 INDUSTRIAL .... 50.00 1.00000 RESIDENTIAL .... 48.99 1.02062 PERSONAL........... .... 50.00 1.0000 Hastings Michigan 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan X_______________________ ______________________ > ATTENTION: BARRY COUNTY Do You Need Help Paying Your Rent? The Section 8 Existing Rental Assistance Program may be the answer. This is a federal program to help people pay their rent. If you are eligible to participate, part of your rent will be paid directly to your landlord every month by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). The part you pay will be based on your family income and the number of people in your family. However, the total amount you pay for rent and utilities generally will not exceed 30 percent of your income depending upon the type of subsidy you qualify for. These are the basic qualifications: (1) You must be income eligible; (2) the living unit you choose must meet the Housing Quality Standards of the federal Department of Housing and Ur­ ban Development (HUD); and (3) the rent plus utilities charged by your landlord cannot exceed the Fair Market Rent established by HUD for your unit size and type. Subsidy available at this time is certificates. A waiting list of eligible households will be established for all bedroom sizes In Barry County. If the waiting list Is ever closed, publication of such will be made. For more information, please contact: Janet Irrer 401 S. Washington Sq. Lansing, Ml 48909 Telephone: (517) 373-9344 MSHDA is an Equal Housing Lendat The Best Move for a Senior Citizen is to We know the value of catering to Senior Citizens ... and Senior Citizens have long been aware of the advantages of banking with us. Service to Seniors has always been among the priorities of our people. Our policies provide every courtesy, convenience and economical advantage in managing and conserving their resources. Serving Seniors is a Part of Our Business That Pleases Us ... and the Many Seniors We Serve Factor to Attain 50% AGRICULTURE HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Michigan State Housing Development Authority Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Mary Horn officating Banheld Sunday School 9 00; Banfield Worship 9:30 Country Chapel Sunday School 9 30. Country Chape! Wor­ ship 10 30 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. humorist. Fettig has written several books and topics about positive parenting and teaching. He has inspired, educated and entertained au­ diences throughout ihc free world, emphasiz­ ing the shared role that parents, teachers and students have in positive learning. Earlier in the day on Feb. 29. Fettig will be presenting assemblies to the siudcnts of each of the Hastings Area Schools and St. Rose of Lima Catholic School. He also will be giving a special presentation to the faculty members of all of the schools. Fettig’s day-long trip to Hastings is being funded by J-Ad Graphics, Hastings Rotary Club. Exchange Club of Hastings and Hastings Jaycees. TITLE ll-B SUMMER YOUTH PLAN THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER "Prescriptions" ■ I IB 5. Jellerson ■ 945-3429 "An Evening For Parents", presented by humorist and motivational speaker Art Fcttig, is being sponsored by the Hastings Area School System and several community agen­ cies at 7 p.m. on Monday. Feb. 29 in the Cen­ tral School auditorium. Babysitting services will be provided free of charge at the school during the presentation. This program is for parents who Want thtir children to develop healthy, positive attitudes. The inspirational message delivered by Fettig gives parents the techniques to help their children act with energy, enthusiasm, caring and respect. Internationally known author, speaker and Fast-food eaters see themselves as more adventurous LANTANA, FLORIDA - Margaret M. Elmore, 75, of405 S.W. Atlantic Drive, Lanta­ na, Florida, passed away February 15, 1988. Mrs. Elmore was formerly of Middleville until moving to Flint in 1960 and then moved to Florida in 1968. Mrs. Elmore was a member of the Forum Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, the ZemZem Oriental Shrine in Lake Worth, Flori­ da and the Eastern Star in Middleville. Mrs. Elmore is survived by daughters and son-in-laws Marilyn and James Fras of Ml Morris, MI and JoAnne and Dean McClure of Jupiter, FL; two sisters, Elanore Rueben of Venice, FL and Sally Briggs of Roanoke, VA; seven grandchildren, James Fras II and wife Deborah of Lake W'orth, Robert McClure of Boyhton Beach, FL, Jerold Fras of Flint, Treesa Ann McClure of Alpharetta, GA, Traci Marie Keidani and Daniel of Lantana, FL, Janelie Fras of Ml Morris, MI and Brenna Kathleen McClure of Jupiter, FL. She was precedeed in death by a son Robert Henry Elmore in 1942. Services were held Friday. February 19, 1988 at the Dorsey Funeral Home in Lake Worth, Florida with Rev. Jerry G. Wade offi­ ciating of the Bethel Temple. Entombemt was in Boca Baton, Florida. Memorial contributions may be made to »riiM Bun, Headqurto. 2900 Br-u. » . R»ien"HefSynE°mdie33S07' Art Fettig,“An Evening For Parents”set in Hastings Verlyn F. Stevens, Township Supervisor WEST STATE AT BROADWAY MEMBER F.D.I.C. all deposits insured UP to $100,000.00 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 25, 1988 — Page 5 Local students at conference etvi Sinclairs to observe 25th wedding anniversary Norman and Annie Sinclair of 360716 E. Main St., Murfreesboro, Tenn, 37130 will celebrate their silver anniversary on March 7. An open house will be at her mother’s. Helen Preston's, on March 12 at 7107 S. Wall Lake Rd., Delton, from 12-6 p.m. The couple has four children - Norman Jr. and Chris of Battle Creek and Luannc and Teresa of Hastings. They have six grandchildren. They will enjoy visiting with relatives and friends. Purdys to observe 25th wedding anniversary Fourteen students from Hastings High School arc attending the I Oth annual Talented and Gifted Conference al Battle Creek Central High School this week. Hastings students have participated in the enrichment program sponsored by the Calhoun Intermediate School District for the last 10 years, said LaVerne Be Beau, assistant principal and local coordinator. "Through the years, it’s been one of those activities that students who went indicated that they really enjoyed." BcBcau said. The theme of this year’s program, which began yesterday and continues today, is critical issues. The keynote speaker. Dr. Jack Faddy, an educational psychologist at Butler University in Indianapolis, Ind., will speak on “Critical Issues: Challenges and Opportunity." Gifted and talented students from several area high schools selected their top choices from several sessions offered in the program, BcBcau said. Most of the units are in the social studies area, he added, citing interna­ tional terrorism, nuclear power and Cher­ nobyl, changing family forms, journalistic ethics and a look at the arts as examples of critical issues. Each session is conducted by resource peo­ ple experienced in special areas, said BcBcau, who has coordinated the program for Hastings the last four years. “It gives them the opportunity to interact with talented people from other schools," he said. "It also lets them meet some resource people they might not have contact with in their normal setting back home." Previously, he said, the theme was com­ munications. Students discussed the media, advertising, ethics and other issues involving mass communication. "1 am very pleased with it." said BeBcau of the TAG program. "We’ve had some extraor­ dinary sessions in years past. It’s a definite plus.’’ Students from Hastings selected for this year’s program were first recommended by their social studies teachers and then screened and selected by a committee made up of counselors and administrators, BcBcau said. Representing Hastings are sophomores Dave Pillars. Tia DeGoa, Eric Endsley and Kim Belanger; juniors Heidi Herron, Kris Bob and Judy Purdy will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Feb. 23. An open house will be hosted by their parents Russell and Ella Aspinall and their children Robin and Randy. The celebration will be held on Feb. 28 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Clarksville Village Hall on Main Street. The presence of family and friends is all that is desired. William and Mary Letson will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on March 3. An open house will be held May 15 in Hastings. Kelly-Heimburger announce engagement Dr. Jack L. and Lcta S. Kelley of West Lafayette. Ind. announce the engagement of their daughter. Dr. Leslie Caroline Kelley of Indianapolis, to Dr. David Keith Hcimburger of Ann Arbor. He is the son of Sherman and Lynda Hcimburger of Nashville. Ind. They plan to be married April 2 in North United Methodist Church of Indianapolis. Jack is a Hastings graduate and son of Mrs. Walter J. Lewis of Hastings. The engagement of Beth Anne Latorclla of Pittsfield, N.H., and Phillip Kent Chapman of Avon, N.Y., has been announced. Latorclla is the daugher of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Latorclla Sr. of Pittsfield. She graduated from Calvary Christian School of Deny, N.H., and is graduating from Cedarville College. Cedarville, Ohio, in June, with a degree in business administration. Chapman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Chapman of Avon, New York, formerly of Middleville. He graduated from Tho>nappie Kellogg High School, and is graduating from Cedarville College, Cedar­ ville, Ohio, in June, with a degree in business administration. The wedding has been scheduled for Aug. 6. Neil and Stacie McClelland of Hastings, Feb. 9, 4:07 p.m., 7 lbs., 6 ozs. Tina and William Walker of Lake Odessa. Feb. 16. 8:25 a.m., 7 lbs., 2 ozs. Rebekah Elizabeth, bom to David and Elizabeth Welch, Feb. 6, 9:30 a.m.. 6 lbs.. 8 ozs. Jacqueline and David Treadwell of Hastings, Feb. 11,3:15 p.m.. 9 lbs , 6'6 ozs. George and Jane Mena of Plainwell. Feb. 11, 9:35 a.m., 8 lbs., 316 ozs. Kenneth and Rhonda Fisk of Middleville. Feb. 10. 8:06 p.m., 7 lbs.. 12*6 ozs. ITSABOY Lynda Shoemaker of Nashville, Feb. 15, 3:23 a.m., 6 lbs., 11 Vi ozs. Ronald and Robin McBrayer of Nashville. Feb. 11,5:30a.m., 8 lbs., 3'4 ozs. Bellevue, Feb. 10. p.m., 6 lbs., 12 ozs. Newells to observe 40th wedding anniversary DIESELS) GET TOP NOTCH SERVICE! Includes ... up to 5 qfs. 10W40 oil. AC oil filter, complete chosis lubrication. complete safety in­ spection including fluids, belts and hoses, check tire pressure. Have your wiper blades checked! Be sure to see through winter snow and sleet. 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Hour*: Mondoy 8 to 8: Tueidoy thru Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED — MASTER CHARGE • VISA DISCOUNT NOT AVAILABLE ON SERVICE SPECIALS Cunningham's Acre Corner of M-50 and Bliss Rd. — Lake Odessa — Keep that great GM feeling with genuine GM parts. Sunday School Hour 10: 00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 11: 00 a.m. Sunday Evening Fellowship 7:00 p.m. EVERYONE WELCOME! Bndrus^ .^HASTINGS 1435 SOUTH HANOVER STREET™^ PHONE — 945-2425 Birthday SALE Save dollars as we celebrate the birthday of the No. 1 President! BUY 4 YARDS OF CARPETING AT REGULAR PRICE AND GET the 5th YARD FOR ONLY 12:37 $1.00 fi Brian Joiner, 20 of Delton and Kathleen Burroughs. 25 of Delton. Michael Lydy, 45 of Hastings and Rebecc.t Carpenter. 26 of Hastings. Beginning Downtown Hastings 128 S. Jefferson Hastings, Ml 49058 (EXCLUDING ■■i Local Marriage Licenses: Mon., February 22 948-4042 SIR95 Mr. and Mrs. George Newell of Gun Lake will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday. Feb. 28 with an open house. They have three children, Ken. Scott and Shelley and two grandchildren. LENT SPECIAL & GOOD SPIRITS • NOTICE • The Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education meet­ ing scheduled for March 9,1988, has been changed to Wednes­ day, March 2,1988, 7:30 p.m., at the Barry Intermediate School District office. Lube, Oil Filter IT’S A GIRL Latorella-Chapman announce engagement Letsons to observe 60th wedding anniversary Witham. Mark Kelly and Jason Miller; and seniors Jason Seuss, Jenny Norris. Mike Mer­ rill. Robin Beach, Scott Turnbull and Angie Sears. The 14 were nominated by instructors who teach 10th grade practical law. 11th grade U.S. history or 12th grade government and economics, he said. OPEN 9 a.m. 'til 8 p.m. Monday & Friday; 9 a.m. ’til 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Miller' SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET FURNITURE & CARPET STORE All You Can Eat Served 11 to 3 107 E. 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"The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 15. "Harry and the Hendersons" (MCA) 14. "La Bamba" (RCA-Columbia) 16. "Tin Men" (Touchstone) 15. “Kathy Smith's Starting Workout" 17. "Hollywood Shuffle" (Virgin) (Fox Hills) 18. "Raising Arizona" (CBS-Fox) 19. "Back to the Beach" (Paramount) 20." Extreme Prejudice" (IVE) Brought to you exclusively by... Music Center 130 W. State St., Downtown Hastings FREE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE Use our Convenient Court Street Entrance Dear Ann Landers* 1 am the mother of twins, a boy and a girl. They will be 5 years old in June. Our son. according to the evalua­ tion of several people whose opinions 1 trust, docs not seem ready to start kindergarten in the fall. Both children arc equally smart, but the girl is very much at ease in the academic environ­ ment while the boy seems unable to handle it. My wish is to hold both children back another year in order to give the boy an op­ portunity to mature. I have been criticized for this. Friends feel that the girl is clearly ready to go to kindergarten and should be allowed to do so. My feeling is that twins should stay together, at least in the beginning. I want to avoid the negative impact on their relationship if my daughter were allowed to go on without her brother. This is a heavy decision that is sure to have serious repercussions for years to come. We can’t afford to make a mistake. You are a twin. Ann Landers, what do you think? Anonymous in Houston. Dear Anon: You must treat your children like separate individuals. Forget that they are twins. Let each one move along at his or her speed with no regard to what the other is doing. Holding the girl back when she is clearly ready to go to kindergarten is patently unfair. And face it, you’d be doing it to spare her brother’s feelings. It appears at this stage that your daughter is going to be the leader and you cannot protect her brother against that reality. She will not excel in every area, however, and this is where parental judgment can be crucial. Find out what the boy docs best and en­ courage him to move along in those areas. Praise and encourage him. Urge both children to develop their own special talents. Never make comparisons. Let his thing be his and her thing be hers. In this way you will have two well-adjusted children who will experience normal sibling rivalry, but there will little mean-spirited jealousy between them. Other woman regrets losses Dear Ann Landers: In response to “No Dolly in Connecticut”: I. too. was "The Other Woman" and her head is full of hot air. If she gets her "gem” she can look forward to becoming just as unpleasant and unhappy as his wife. My "gem" turned out to be a fake. I was once an attractive, vibrant, talented woman. Now. 16 years down the line. I am without ambition, hard-boiled, unfulfilled and overweight in the bargain. "Gem" insisted that I focus all my attention on him. In my overzcalous. crazy desire to please the egomaniac. I did just that. I lost my friends. My relatives bored him so I had to slop seeing them. He resented the time and at­ tention I gave to the children so they got short shrift. My career went down the drain because he was jealous of my associates. The list goes on and on. 1 gave up everything and I’m still giving. As soon as the youngest child is out of the nest I am flying the coop. Why this turkey locked so good to me I will never be able to figure out. I hope all you "Other Women" will shake the stars out of your eyes and the rocks out of your head before it’s too late. — Kicking Myself in Oklahoma Dear Kicking: Thanks for the short course. Arc you listening, students? Unfortunately, experience is still the best teacher. A nose is a nose Dear Ann Landers: Our 27-year-old son is engaged to be married. I would not have pick­ ed this girl, but it’s his life and he should live and be well. Yesterday Harvey told me that he plans to get his nose done over in April. (The wedding is scheduled for June.) Believe me. Miss Landers. Harvey’s nose is just fine the way it is. He has his father’s nose and it didn’t stop him from building a big business. I knew without asking that this idea came from Harvey's financee. She had her nose done two years ago. and in my opinion she looked better with her old nose. It had character. But she has convinced hint that if his nose was straighter and shorter he would look like Derek Bok. the president of Harvard. My husband says 1 should keep quiet, but I am so mad I think I have to express myself. What is your advice? - A Boston Mother. Dear Mother: You HAVE expressed Dear Ann Landers: I am sure you have saved lives by printing letters that remind peo­ ple how lucky they are to get out of bed in the morning without help. Well, here is another one of those letters. I urge you to run it and save a few more lives. I won’t bore you with statistics, but please give some thought to what I am saving here. Seat belts too confining? Well, let me tell you. that little strap around your waist is a lot less confining than lying in a hospital bed for weeks with injuries that could have been prevented by that little strap. Too hard to move around or shift your posi­ tion in a seat belt? Try moving around in a wheelchair. Seat belts inconvenient? Try finding a restroom for the handicapped and. when you can’t find one. figure out the alternatives. Wearing scat belts is a waste of time? It takes about five minutes to get in and out of a car from a wheelchair. Next time you think it's too much trouble to buckle up. remember this column. -- A Coun­ try Coroner. Dear C.C.: Thanks for the chilling reminder. A lot of people needed that. Family lines- longdistance Dear Ann Landers: Today you can follow the sociological trends in our culture by look­ ing at the society pages. For example, note the enclosed story that recounts details of a wed­ ding that took place recently. The bride and groom arc from Lexington. Ky. The bride’s mother lives in Boca Raton. Fla., and her father resides in Paducah. The groom's mother lives in Stanton. Ky., and his father lives in Winchester. The best man was from Louisville, the ushers from Lexington and Shelbyville. The couple will live in Nicholsville. I’d be interested in your comments. - Just a Reader Dear Reader: ’Tis true. The world is achaingin*. The only thing you can be sure of these days is that the couple’s children will be bom in the same city where their mother is. Feeling pressured io go "all the way" because everyone else is doing it? You ’re not alone. For answers to your questions about sex, and to leam how your peers really feel about it, write for Ann Landers ’ newly revised booklet, "Sex and the Teenager". Send $2.50 plus a self-addressed, stamped No. 10 envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE For a great Winter Break... $400 Cash Back* $750 Cash Back* See your travel agent. Right now during the slow winter season your Ford Dealers are giving everybody a break on all their new Fbrd cars and trucks. Including $400 cash back on Escort, FORD Greater Michigan Ford Dealers. ’For cash back take actual retail delivery from dealers stock by March 8.1988. $500 cash back on Rangers, and even $750 cash back on Taurus. But don’t miss it. This could be the break you've been waiting for. Sale ends February 29th. Hastings Middle Middle School Honor Roll 6th Grade 4.00 James Merrick. Mike Baker. Jason Bayne, Arloa Rafficr. Julianna Slomcs, Tracy Reynolds. Jason Kaiser. Theresa Kelly, Scott Krueger. Kathrvn Larkin. 4.00 3.50Martha Billmcyer. Michael Shade. Alyce Zimmerman, Brandi Eye. Dana Ferris. David Hammond. Tracy Moore. Robert San Inocen­ cio. Jennifer Vanaman. Tia Ward. Ben Moskalik. Gary Saninoccncio. Nicole Cooklin. Eugene Haas. Amy Haight. Travis Williams. Sarah Thomas. Kim Brandl. Katie Parker. Kelly Eggers. Jeanna Willard, Aaron Rankin. Erin Horning. Matthew Johnston, Jennifer Larabec. Orin Lenz. Shellie Schantz, Chris Young. Jeff Winn. Gabc King. 3.1-3.5 Elaine Allen. Tonya Campbell. Matt Cassell. Jamie Martinez, John McKinley, Tim Martin. Brandi Lydy. Gordon Shaw. Lori Vaughn. Steve Palmer. Jennifer Scharpning, Christy Van Ooy, John Hcrbstreith, Carrie Jones. Susan Keller, Sara Kcnfield, Stephanie Smith, Diane Bell, Rachel Brighton. Andy Cove, Nathan Dunn. Ben Robbc, John Huber, Brandy Komondy, James Maiville. Scott Bo'.a, Mark Lindquist, Michele Evans, Deanna Smith, Ines Garcia. Ryan McAlvey, Kevin Potter, Susan Schoessel, Tom Nitische, Derek Vandenberg, Ben Hughes. Chris Stafford, Chris Alkema. Joneille Anderson, Kelly McDonald, Jeanna Taylor, Lorna Kilmer, Sarah Jarman, Sarah Johnston. Lorcttc McDiarmid. Jeremy Koons. Eric Haines, Pete Smith, Jason Miller. Matt Christy. Brenda Dickinson. Stanley Norris. Dana Van Natter. Brian Jones, Jon Lester. 3.09-3.00 Jennifer Conrad, Linette Snyder. Paul Cox, Courtney Girrbach, Brenda Naylor, Jody Harston. Charles Harvath. Tia Nichols, An­ drew Quick. 7th Grade 4.00 Dan Styf. Michelle Bcchler, John Ball, Chris Carpenter, Diane Lenz. 4.00 3.50Tony Snow. Lisa Smith, David Andrus, Nathan Robbe, Tom Brighton, Alison Greger. Jason Gole, Kathleen Vos. Kelsey Cruttendedn, Brad Gee, Jennifer Parker, Rachel Mepham, Bryan Sherry, Valerie Blair; Ashley Cole. Pam Einswiler, Kara Endsley, Alcxsandra Hall, Lisa Storms, Dall Allen Kelly Casey, Malyka DeGoa, Kristen McCall, Tiffany Lancaster. 3.5-3.1 Tammy Snore. Marvin Tobias, Tonya Carlson, Erin Merritt, Monica Mellen, Holly Forbes, Heather Noorman, Chris Morgan, Jason Karas, Scott Wilson, Aaron Spencer, Trevor Watson, Jill Rhodes. Rebecca Newton, Nathan Eady. Anna Garrett. Jill Gibson, Carol Norris. Eugene Miller, Scott Richetts. Jeff Gardner, Jeff Haywood, Kris Javor, Neil Katsul, Aubrey Mason. Miranda Frcridge, Brad Thayer. April Krepps, Pat Williams, Ben Washbum, Jo Stafford, Stacy Beukema, Janet Davis. Derek Frcridge, Brad Gardner. 3.09-3.00 Joe Vann, April Tobias. Jon Andrus. Jeremy Bennett, Pat Smith. Tammy Bridgeman, George Ransome, Mike Censke, Nathan Christie, Mike Cook, David Solmes, Steve Moore, Jennifer Davis, Dan Roberts, Brock Hanson, Ben Rhodes, Melissa Petts, Rebecca Huss, Ryan Madden, Tammi Koetje, Michelle Leatherman. 8th Grade 4.00 Matt Anton, Jill Brighton, Debra Emswillcr, Tammy Griffin, Matt Haywood, Marci Jones. 3.504.00 Ryan Schmadcr, Mindy Cronk, Pat Kelly, Paul Rose, Mark Peterson, Rachel Haas, Tammy Smith, Chris Solmes, Chris Youngs, Mandy Hcrp, Mcg Johnston, Michele Wilbur, Karla Preston, Kris Abendroth. Jenny Johnson, Matt Lancaster, James Toburen, Joanne Barch, Jenny Bender, Julie Edwards, Kori Keast, Matt Schreiner, Matrt Schaefer, Melissa Chipman, Angclle Cooklin, Eric Gahan, Jennifer Maichele, Trent Weller, Austin Zurface, Tera Willard, David Dilno, Kim Langsford Jessica Norton, Cory Vender, Tadd Wattles, Shannon Fuller, Sara Gulch. 3.49-3.10 Jennifer McKcough, Christy Spindler, Lee Kaiser, Angela Morgan, Shana Murphy, Dan Watson, Angie Armour, Derek Becker. Kris Carr, Angie Dawe, Tim Mayo, Derek Gon­ zales, Stacy Kaverman, Jenny Komstadt, Becky Carpenter. Jason Rea. Lyndy Acker, Kandi Blodgett, Craig Delong. Sarah Kelly, Chantel Stiles, Deanna Newton, James Wind­ sor, Chris Swihart. Andrea Myers, Matt Walker, Stacey Trumbull, Beth Schlch. 3.09-3.00 Ruth Radcliffe. Scott Redman, Lena Thunder, Kellie Young, Darcie Anderson. Indya Barlow, Jeremy Maiville, James Brandt, Jarrod Castelcin, Tad Mellen, Joe Denslaw, Ann Doll. James Graham, Heather Lambert. Tammy Miller. Stephanie Leatherman. Hastings Christian School Honor Roll First Semester Third-Sixth Grades All As - Jeremy Owen. Carrie Beth Sleeman. Honor Roll - John Daniels. Joni Daniels. Vanessa Hurless. Carrie Westra, Carrie Roush. Christa Wetzel, Tim Rupnow. Kristina Buelhcr. Kenny Burkett. Brenda Tabbcrer. Kent Brumm. Cody Knight. Aaron Tobias. Daniel Tobias. Christopher Miller. Seventh-12th Grades All As - Lisa Burkett. Tracy Miller. Honor Roll - Lorinda Knight. April Owen, Jason Rupnow, Cherish Wetzel, Joe Westra. Kim Tutt. Jennifer Tutt. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 25. 1988 — Page 7 AMERICAN BEAN, GRAIN and FERTILIZER It’s National FFA WEEK! MURCO, INC. "A Great Name in Beef” 685-6886 • 11-11th Street, Plainwell 374-8859 • Woodbury AGRICULTURES BRADFORD WHITE RIVERSIDE SCREW MACHINE CORPORATION PRODUCTS, INC. 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Middleville Wayne Feeds 374-8061 • 1018 3rd Ave., Lake Odessa FARO’S ITALIAN PIZZA “We’re Proud to Salute the FFA Leaders In Our Community!” 374*8813 • 1011 Tupper Lake Street, Lake Odessa MICHIGAN COLPROVIA COMPANY Asphalt Paving • Parking Lots • Roads • Streets 245*9263 • 2020 Chicago Drive S.W.. Grand Rapids �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 25, 1988 Saxons smash Gull Lake, 103-51 by Steve Vedder What was needed after two consecutive disapointing road losses was a breather, a chance to reload the creaky guns. Enter Gull Lake, winners of only two of 16 games. Enter the breather. Hastings roared to an 18-0 lead, kept the Blue Devils from scoring a field goal until the 7:42 mark of the second period, and crushed Gull Lake 103-51 Tuesday night. No prisoners were taken while the women and children were evacuated early as the Sax­ Twin Valley becomes race with 2 games left Gary Parker of Hastings makes a move on a Gull Lake player in the Sax­ ons’ 103-51 conquest Tuesday night. The 16-2 Saxons host Harper Creek on Friday. Marshall's overtime conquest of Hastings last Friday has thrown the Twin Valley title race into a frenzy with only two games left to play. Hastings had won 11 straight leagues before the 80-78 upset, which left the Redskins a game back at 10-2. Sturgis is also tied for se­ cond at 10-2. The following is a team-by-team account of what the Saxons, Trojans and Redskins must do to either win the title outright or create a tie: will finish no lower than second. If the Saxons split and the Trojans or Marshall win a pair, Hastings will share the crown with the winner of the March 4 Marshall-Sturgis game. Hastings —The Saxons arc still the oddson-favoritc largely because of their easier schedule. All Hastings has to do for an outright crown is sweep Harper Creek and Coldwater, which combined have won only seven league games. If Hastings losses twice and Sturgis or Marshall sweeps, the Saxons Sturgis —No question the Trojans have the toughest road to a title. Sturgis must win at Albion and Marshall while Hastings must lose twice to capture an outright title. If Sturgis beats Albion but loses to Marshall, the Tro­ jans can finish no higher than second — and that’s providing Hastings loses twice. Marshall —The Redskins are next in line for the crown because their two games are at home. Friday against Lakeview and March 4 with Sturgis. If Marshall sweeps those games and Hastings loses twice, the Redskins win the crown outright. If Hastings stumbles once and Marshall sweeps, they share the title. [ Sports ] Three Saxons qualify for state wrestling meet this Saturday Bolo captured his weight class with a thrill­ ing 4-0 whitewash of Mike Rivers of Lowell, an unbeaten wrestler who had previously beaten Bolo during the season. Lenz finished runnerup in the regional, los­ ing to Mike Galvin of Catholic Central 7-3. Spencer placed third when he handled Eric Robinson of St. Joe in the consolation finals 16-0. Bolo upped his record to 38-4-2, Lenz now stands at 36-7 and Spencer has compiled a Three Hastings wrestlers have earned ber­ ths in this weekend's state Class B tournament in Battle Creek. Juniors Tom Bolo at 132 and Jim Lenz at 167 and senior Matt Spencer at heavyweight finished among the top three placers at last Saturday's regional to secure spots in the most prestigious of prep wrestling tournaments. The Class B tournament will be held at Lakeview High School at 10 a.m. on both Fri­ day and Saturday. 34-8 mark. Hastings coach Bill Rodgers, who was recently named as the MHSAA Regional Coach of the Year, likes the chances of all three of his wrestlers placing. "All have great odds of placing at the state." he said. Prior the regionals. Lenz placed third in the league and first in both the pre-district and district. Spencer took first at the league and pre-district and second in the district. Bolo won the league and pre-distnct while taking third in the district. As an entire squad the Saxons were scheduled to participate in the team regionals at Stevensville Lakeshore yesterday. If Hastings won that meet, they would travel back to Battle Creek on March 5 for the team state finals. Hastings beat Harper Creek 58-17 in the u semi-finals and Lakeview in the district finals 44-20. ons (15-2) ended a brief two-game losing streak with a flourish. "We just executed and kept building the lead.” said Hastings coach Denny O'Mara afterward. "It was nice to see everyone get in and score." Behind eight points each from Mike Brown and Kent Gee. the Saxons built an 18-0 lead by the 2:14 mark of the opening period. Meanwhile. Gull Lake was having major pro­ Hems. missing its first seven field goals while committing 11 turnovers. The Blue Devils finally managed a pair of free throws with 1:50 to go to make it 18-2, but with four different players scoring baskets, the Saxons ripped off an 8-0 sput to lead by a whopping 26-2 by the end of the period. Hastings upped the margin to 36-4 when Brown exited with his third foul with 6:39 left in the half. Even without their likely all-stater, the Saxons outscored the Blue Devils 16-9 the rest of the way to lead 52-13 at the half. Hastings outscored Gull Lake 29-21 in the third period to build its lead to 81-34 by the start of the final quarter. Hastings wound up hitting 58 percent (38-of-66) from the floor as compared to only 28 percent (14-of-50) for Gull Lake. The Blue Devils connected on only three of their first 23 shots. O'Mara said the Blue Devils, who usually gives Hastings fits when playing at Gull Lake, simply ran into a Saxon team poised to avenge two straight losses. "They came out ready and that was the main thing." O'Mara said of his players. "You have to be ready to play anyone. The key to playing a 2-14 team is needing the in­ tensity on defense and we got that right away." O'Mara said winning a non-league game by 52 points doesn’t necessarily build momentum for Hastings' two remaining league games. "It prepares us to a degree," he said. "Ob­ viously the next two games are important and we want to win them both." Brown led 12 Hastings players who scored with 25 points while Gee added 15. Jeff Pugh scored 11 off the bench while Phil Anton, a surprise starter, tossed in 10. Mark Matthews added eight while Scott Weller. Jeff Young and Jeff Parker tossed in seven each. Hastings hosts Harper Creek Friday before hitting the road for the season finale on March 4. Area Standings TWIN VALLEY H»Hng*.............................11-1 (15-2) Sturgis................................... 10-2 (15-2) Marshall................................. 10-2 (15-2) Lakeview................................. 4-8(6-10) Albion........................................5-7 (6-10) Harper Creek.............................4-8 (9-9) Coldwater ............................... 3-9(5-11) Hillsdale................................. 1-11 (3-12) SCORERS Brown, Hastings................17-575-33.8 Long, Lakewood................17-417-24.5 Ainsworth, Lakewood .. .17-271-15.9 Miller, Delton....................... 17-270-15.9 Gee. Hastings..................... 17-259-15.2 Forell, Maple Valley......... 17-234-13.8 D. Mesecar, Middleville .. 17-232-13.6 Lenz, Maple Valley........... 17-225-13.2 T. Mesecar, Middleville .. 17-204.12.0 Sprague, Middleville......... 17-201-11.8 Saxon volleyballers lose 2 games With one of its least pleasing efforts of the year, the Hastings volleyball team dropped a pair of matches to Allegan, 15-11 and 15-9, and Delton, 15-9 and 15-7, on Monday night. Hastings coach Beth Stevens said her team did little right against the Panthers and Tigers. “We played terrible,” she said. "We’re a team which relics on enthusiasm and when wc'rc not up. we don’t play well. And we weren't up against Allegan and Delton. "Wc know our fundamentals, but when we’re not communicating we don't even do fundamentals right." Amy Bowers had nine service points for Hastings while Laura Lenz had three service points and Lisa Hattis six pomLs total. Tracy Heath had three kills while Angie Willson led the team with six. The double loss was a reversal from the Saxons' play in the Saranac Invitational last Saturday. There Hastings finished first in its pool and third overall. The Saxons won seven of eight matches in the pool, but then lost to Lowell 15-10, 15-7 in the semi-finals. Hastings then grabbed third with a 15-2. 15-3 win over Webberville. "We really played well," said Stevens of the tournament. “It’s the best we've played all year." Stevens noted the blocking of Heath and Lenz and the serving of Bowers. District Wrestling Results Hasting* vs. Lakeview Hasting* v*. Harper Creek 98 105 112 119 126 132 138 145 155 167 185 198 Hwt. D. Tossava pin by J. Piper............2:58 B. Redman pin R. Kausz............... 2:23 S. Chipman pin M. Grochoske ... .4:33 J. Miller dec. T. Cari......................... 10-1 J. Teunessen pin by T. Bishop........ :43 T. Bolo pin J. Kopp .........................5:35 M. Halen pin G. Sackett.................2:48 T. Anderson pin by J. Cleveland . .4:56 T. Ziegler pin L. Yeck......................... -29 j. Lenz ...........................................forfeit C. Murphy pin T. Parker..................... :57 A. Leonard pin McGhee forfeit M. Spencer.................... 98 105 119 126 132 138 145 155 167 185 198 Hwt. D. Tossava pin by M. Sunie.......... 4:32 B, Redman pin R. Varge................ 1:16 S. Chipman dec. by S. Decius........ 1-6 J. Miller pin D. Goldman................. 3:45 J. Teunessen pin by C. Lyman ... .2:50 T. Bolo pin T. Raymond...................2:27 M. Hafer dec. M. Rose.......................5-2 T. Anderson draw T. McCrumb........ 3-3 T. Ziegler pin C. Vandenhawal... .3:43 J. Lenz pin J. Richie ...................... 3:27 G. Heath dec by C. Jones................ 6-8 C. Murphy dec. J. Summerhill .. .12-10 M. Spencer pin C. Douglas State Wrestling Finals Individual Tournament Schedules Members of the district-winning Hastings wrestling team: (front row left to right) Greg Heath, Troy Ziegler (second row) Jim Lenz, Andy Leonard, Chad Murphy, Tossava, Mike Hafer, BUI Rodgjrs (back row) Michelle Lewis, Brian Redman, Scott Chipman, Tom Bolo, Matt Spencer, Jon Teunessen, Thom Anderson. Kalamazoo Wings HOCKEY Watch our Future Stars Fri., Feb. 26 Solar-Firm Exerciser id by... Spona The physical conditioning system featuring passive exercise. Lead'-.s Marine The workout that won't wear you out! * No Disrobing No Showering (616) 972-1072 LEADERS MARINE HOME SCHEDULE FOR SUN. MOfil FEB./MARCH SAT. WED. fTHURS TUES. Hastings frosh drop pair of cage games Meet WING’S MUG NIGMT Cokx*.to No Age Restriction Firms Body After Weight Loss For Both Men and Women < Lose Inches Where Needed The Hastings freshmen dropped a pair of basketball games last week, to East Grand Rapids 63-61. and Marshall. 58-43. Against the Pioneers. Hastings trailed 29-26 at the half and 45-43 at the end of three quarters. Chase Youngs' 19 points led Hastings while Nick Williams added 15 and David Oom 13. Like East Grand Rapids, the Marshall game was tight all the way through. The Redskins led 28-24 at the half and 32-30 at the end of three quarters. Oom led the Saxons with 12 points and Bob Huver added 10. GRAND OPENING, ticket prices ... *6.50 and *5.50 and DEMONSTRATIONS Sunday Games at 4:00 p.m. All Others 7:00 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29th ♦ 10 A.M. ’til 4 P.M. TICKET INFO. — at — 616-345-5101 WW Wings Stadium 3«x) van Rick or. Kalamazoo ... , Minnesota North Stars * Carol’s Hair Care 1037 4th Ave., Lake Odessa Ph. 374-3124 0 OWN YOUR OWN BEAUTIFUL DISCOUNT SHOE STORE Offering over 300 top designer name brands and over 2000 styles at unbelievable retail prices of 6.75 and up. All first quality merchandise. ’Andmv Geller ’Evan P'cone ‘Naluralizer ’Liz Claiborne 'Stride Rite ’Bandolino 'Reelok ’Amalfi '9 West ’Gloria Vanderbilt and many more Your "S" cash investment of SI2.900.00 to 539.900.00 includes beginning inventory, training and fixtures. Call anytime. Prestige Fashions 1-800-247-9127 Hastings' Melanie Cook (left) tries to block a spike during the Saxons' two-set loss to Allegan Monday night. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! February February February February February March 4 25 26 27 27 29 VOLLEYBALL, Gull Lake............................... 6:30 BASKETBALL, Harper Creek......................... 4:00 VOLLEYBALL, TV at Coldwater WRESTLING. State Finals VOLLEYBALL, at Lakewood......................... 6:00 BASKETBALL, at Coldwater......................... 6:00 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 25. 1988 — Page 9 Bowling Results Bowlerettes J&G Stockfann 62-30, Cascade Home Impr. 57'4-34'/i. Nashville Auto 53-39, Gutter Dusters 52-40, Hastings Bowl 51-41, Kent Oil 47'/i-44'/‘s. Hockers Ins. 45-47, DJ Elec­ tric 45-47, Pioneer Apts. 45-47, Hair Care Center 44-48, DeLong’s Bail & Tackle 44-48. Mathews Groc’y 37 Vi-53 Vi, Carl's Super Mkt. 37 Vi-54 Vi, Flex Fab 37-55, Thornapple Manor 33-39. High Gaines and Series - L Elliston 213-552, E. Dunham 201-521, L. DcLong 192-525. D. Kelley 206-559, E. Ulrich 177-505. N. Perry 178-473. G. Potter 147-431. Good Games - S. Pennington 180, S. Ray­ mond 154, P. Clough 154, J. Gardener 180, D. Cocnen 201, B. Hathaway 202, C. Brown 164, N. Wynn 175. C. Miller 212, J. Smith 170, D. McCulligh 180. S. Thompson 176, D. Brumm 167. Hastings Mfg. Co. Formula Realty 450!6, Chrome Room 404, Machine Room 401, Viking 37016, Office 339Vi. Anhowsur Busch 284Vi. High Games and Series - D. Edwards 233-202-634, W Beck 227-610. R. Ruthruff 210-202-581. K. Bushec 223-575, J. Smith 208-560, E. Keeler 204-558, B. Johnson 215-550, D. Thompson 204-547, R. Dawe 541, J. Grassmycr 209-531, J. Rctzloff 531, B. Hesterly 508. Monday Mixers Girrbachs 58-34, Andrus of Hastings 56-36, River Bend Travel 54-38, Michelob 53 Vi-38 Vi. Bobs Restaurant 52 Vi-39 Vi, Deweys Auto Body 51Vi-40Vi, Hastings Flower Shop 50-42, Sir N Her 47Vi-44Vi. Cinder Drugs 41Vi-50Vi, Mirrors Image 41-51, Art Meade Sales 36-56. Hollenbeck Cleaners 35-57, Circle Inn 34 Vi-57’A, Hastings Bowl 33-59. High Games and Series - J. Blough 193, S. Smith 170. M. Kill 162, H. Service 164, K. Schantz 170, M. Garrett 220-567, M. Matson 19). A. Swanson 210-504, F. Girrbach 204, M. Nystrom 209, M. Bennett 190, R. Perry 192, B. Jones 170, F. Schneider 172, C. Wallace 177. C. Wilcox 193-531, S. Merrill 175. M. Hollenbeck 161, B. Hathaway 186, K. Hanford 196, S. Hanford 173, M. Snyder 190-512. Converted Splits - K. Hanford 6-7-10, B. Vrogindewcy 6-7. Bowlerettes J&G Stockfarm 61-27. Cascade Home Impr. 55Vi-32Vi, Nashville Auto 50-38. Gutter Dusters 48-40, Hastings Bowl 47-41. Kent Oil 46'6-4116, Hecker Ins. 45-43. D.J. Elec­ tric 44-44. Hair Care Center 43-45, Pioneer Apts. 42-46, Ewing Well Drilling 42-46, DeLong’s Bait & Tackle 41-47, Mathews Groc. 37Vi-50Vi, Carl’s Super Market 35 Vi-52 Vi, Flex Fab 34-54, Thomapple Manor 33-55. High Game and Series - T. Christopher 192-555. E. Dunham 181-501, K. Mallison 177-511. J. Richardson 182-489, T. Westbrook 206-482, M. Garber 176-478, F. Latshau 179-455, C. Cuddahee 189-464, C. Jiles 135-371. Good Games - M. Scramlin 179, R. Mur­ phy 182. K. Christopher 170, J. Elliston 165, D. Bums 174, J. Skedgell 170, T. Loftus 173, K. Smith 165, C. Simon 138. C. Shellenbargcr 142, P. O’Haren 158. Wednesday P.M. Mace’s Ph? 63-37, M&M’s 55Vi-44Vi, Nashville Locker 53Vi-46Vi, Miller Carpets 53-47. Hair Care Center 52 Vi-47 Vi, Friendly Home Parlies 4816-5116, Lifestyles 48'6-51 Vi. Valley Realty 48'6-51 Vi, Varney’s Stables 46-54. Handy Shirts 45-55, Gillons Const. 44'6-55 Vi, Art Meade 4IVi-58Vi. High Games and Series - O. Gillons 215-513, T. Christopher 209-535, J. McMillon 205-535, L. Barnum 188-462, N. Varney 161-464, T. Soya 181-462, P. Frederickson 176-456, J. sanlncencio 171-449, M. Brimmer 159-448, D. Brewer 168-444. J. Gibbons 154^20, L. Johnson 156-413, C. Flora 146-392, J. Gardner 494-194, V. Slocum 472. High Games - N. Wilson 178, N. Taylor 176, F. Schneider 170, C. Watson 153, L. Fruin\54, J. McQuem 156, N. Kidder 143. Splits converted - L. Tilley 4-7-10, M. Brimmer 2-7. Thursday A.M. Thomapple Manor 56, Just Ourselves 55, Keelers Apts. 51. Leftovers 50, Nash. Locker 49, Silk Screen 49, Hummers 43Vi, Varneys 43, Hast. Family Dcnistry 42. Razors Edge 42, Slow Pokes 42. Wiltons 41, Bosleys 41, Kaiser Seed 35'6, Kreativc Komers 34, Kloostermans 31. Legal Notice COMMON COUNCIL February 8. 1988 Common Council meet in regular session in the City Council Chambers, City Hall. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. February 8. 1988 of 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. Present at roll call were: Fuhr, Jasperse, Miller. Spencer. Walton. White. Campbell. Cusock. Moved by Welton, supported by Miller that the minutes of the January 25, meeting be approved as reod ond signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Invoices reod: General Alum & Chemical Corp. $1,874.90: Michigan Municipal Workers Comp Fd. $7,361.00; N.R. Mitchell Co. $1,405.98. Moved by Cusock. supported by Fuhr that the above invoices be approved as read. Yeas: Cusack, Campbell, White. Walton. Spencer. Miller. Jasperse, Fuhr. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the letter from the Barry County Treasurer concerning delinquent lax funds be received ond placed on file, and the Mayor encouraged council to send let­ ter of support io their Congressman immediately Io avoid interruption in the revolving tax fund. Yeas: All. Absent:'None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Walton that the book received from Mairio De Hasllngues. France, on the Historic de Hastingues relating seven cen­ turies of our national and International his*o« y be received and presented to Barbara Schondelmayor. Librarian of Hastings Public Library for keeping, and a letter of that ks be sent to the Mayor of Hastings. France. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Miller that the re­ quest of Connie Spencer, of the Eastern Star, to use Fish Hatchery Park for a Community Easter Egg Hunt on April 2, 1988 al 10:00 a.m. for children oges 3-12 be approved under the direction of the department of Public Service. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Spencer that the minutes of the January 26, 1988 Downtown Development Authority be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusock, that the letter from Rita 8 Marlin Wallers concerning the purchase of city property adjacent to their farm on Hammond Rd. be referred to the Property Com­ mittee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Miller that the letter from Wendy Barnum, requesting that the use of the Fish Hatchery Park to use the week of May 8-14 for events celebrating National "Just Say No" week be referred Io the Insurance Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusock that the re­ quest from the Summerfest Committee requesting permission to hold a parade Saturday, August 27, at 12:00 Noon, use Fish Hatchery Pork lor 4-H youth fishing contest, closing of Church St. bet­ ween Stale and Court for food concessions, a per­ forming stage ond dancing Thursday 5:00 p.m. to Sunday morning, closing al Court St. bet' Broadway ond Church for safety reasons and 3 3 basketball. Thursday 5:00 p.m. to Sunday m'—.iing. and Summerfest 10K run Saturday. Augu ,t »7, at 8:30 o.m. be allowed under the direction of the Director of Public Service-, and the Chief c* Police. Summerfest to run August 25. 26 and 27th. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by White that the letter from the Department of Public Health, notifing the city of those granted certification os a water distribution system operator in the following classifications: Jimmie L. Campbell S-2: Michael C. Klovonich S-2: Timothy J. Girrbach S-3: and Charles L. Miller S-4; be received and placed on file and letter of congratulations be sent to the employees. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Councilpersor White stated that Mike Smith will have a permit by next week, and will be moving the Upjohn Building within the next month. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusack that the minutes of the February I. Planning Commis­ sion meeting be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried Ordinance <207 reod. An Ordinance to regulate the Business of Street Vending and Peddling. Public Hearing set for March 14. 1988 at 7:45 p.m. Moved by Walton, supported by Miller that the recommendation of the Parks Committee to ap prove the requests of Pennock Hospital to use Fish Hatchery Pork Moy 12. for a Health & Fitness Day. and the Barry County Council of Camp Fire Inc. to use Fish hatchery Park on Saturday, March 19, for their “Fun Run" be granted. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by White that the recommendation of the Street Lighting Com­ mittee to allow the white downtown free lights be put up November 18, and removed March 31. at a cost of $804.9! to be paid by the Chamber of Com­ merce. and the city to renegotiate with the Chamber of Commerce each year and the City will bill the Chamber for the lighting. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusack, that the resolution from Consumers Power Co. for the installation of street light on Glenwood Drive bet­ ween 407 & 417 N. Glenwood Drive be approved. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Walton that the corrected Annual Police report for 1987 be receiv­ ed and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Jasperse that the street closing agreement between Hastings Manufacturing and the City of Hostings for 5 years on North East St. between State Rd. and Thorn St. for HMC and on easement granted to the City for a 12 ft. pedestrian walk way across their property to the railroad tressel near Boltwood St. be granted. Yeas: Fuhr, Jasperse. Miller. Spencer, Walton. White. Cusack. Nays: Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusock that the recommendation of the Mayor to appoint Jim Brown, of American Enterprises, ond Dione Flohr, of Hastings House to the Downtown Development Authority with terms expiring in 1991 be approved. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Fuhr that Lorry Hoywood be appointed to a one year term on the Nature Area Board and Ann Ainslie to a three year term. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Spencer that Pat Johnson be appointed to the Nature Area loard with term expiring July 1989. and Dr. Robert Cory. July 88. James Fisher, July 89. Yeas: All. Absent None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Fuhr that Esther Walton be appointed to the Nature Area Board with term expiring July 1988. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that the request of Shelby Lumber regarding the harvest of trees in the Nature area of 18 inches be referred to Pot Johnson of the Nature Area Board for recommendation and to report bock to City Council. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Miller that the let­ ter of resignation from Assessor. Michael Payne be tabled until after closed session. Yeos: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that the right of way and street ond drainage easements for utilities for Cherry Hill Estates on W. Woodlawn be referred to the City Attorney for review. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Walton that the City refund to Gerald Beckwith $.44 and TIFA re­ fund $43.90 for overassessment of real property <08-51-201-082-00 as ordered by the State Tax Commission Docket <107739. Yeas: Cusock. Camp­ bell. White. Walton. Spencer. Miller, Jasperse. Fuhr. Absent: None. Carried. Director of Public Services gave a short report on building permits and slated that a new Building In­ spector and Assistant City Engineer had been hired ond would start February 15. at $28,000 a year. Chief of Police. Furnlss introduced his Deputy Chief Jerrv Sarver t_ the Council for those who did not know him. Moved by Campbell, supported by Sponcer to adjourn to Closed Session at 9:00 pm. Yeas: Fuhr, Jasperse. Miller. Spencer. Walton. White. Camp­ bell. Cusack. Absent None. Carried. Meetina reconvened at 10:30 p.m. Moved ay Walton, supported by Jasperse that the resignation of Michael Payne be received ef­ fective the close of business on February 9. 1988. Yeas: Cusack. Campbell. White, Walton, Spencer. Miller. Jasperse. Fuhr. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusack to ad­ journ at 10:35 p.m. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Read and approved: Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery City Clerk (2/25) Good Games - S. Brimmer 200, M. Sieinbrecher 167, C. Benner 160, A. Eaton 168, A. Allen 159, K. Weycrman 1°6, B. Bassc it 130, B. Johnson 166, A. Preston 141, A. Welton 158, S. Nolen 139. R. Girrbach 184. High Games and Series - B. Moody 220-538, M. Atkinson 175-506, C. Stuart 181-518, P. Fisher 207-508. D. Keeler 160-453, L. Stamm 176-474, M. Brimmer 144-410. S. Peake 164-445, S. Knickerbocker 151-455, G. Scobey 172-465. Sunday Night League Gutterdusters 66-34. Elbow Benders 59-41, Family Force 59-41. Sex Pins 57-43, Hooter Crew 55V6-44W. Alley Cats 53-47. While Lightning 53-47, Chug-A-Lugs 53-47, ATcam 52-48, Something Natural 48-52, Unpredictables 48-52, Sandbaggers 48-52, Detroiters 47'6-52'6, Greenbacks 4516-5416, Really Rottens 41'6-58'6, Mas & Pas 4016-59'6, Pin Busters 38'6-61'6, Get-ALong-Gang 35-65. Women’s High Game and Series - L. Tilley 225-557, M. Snyder 204-545, C. Wilcox 213-544, V. Miller 207-514, D. Kelley 181-510, P Lake 179, P. Godbey 165, S. Neymeyer 164, B. Behmdt 163, A. Ward 161, L. Kelley 159, J. Martz 156, L. Homing 154, M.K. Snyder 154, D. Cole 146, T. Howe 134, P. Croff 148. Men’s High Game and Series - D. Welsch 228-576, R. Ogden 211-556, S. Goodenough 199-551, R. Bowmen 191-531, T. Zylstra 199-530, R. Little 204-523, R.B. Snyder 194-516, R. Ogden 189-515, B. Martz 203, B. Lake 192, R. Ward 189, E. Behmdt 188, L. Joppie 186, R. Allen 182, D. Smith 180, W. Hass 177, C. Wilson 176, W. Friend 173, E. Kelley 173, G. Snyder 172, D. Owens 165, B. Miller 163. Splits Converted - L. Godbey 4-7-10, B. Lake 6-7-10. Thursday Twisters Guckes Market .625, Century 21 .587, An­ drus .587, Art Meade .522, Hastings Mutual .478, Formula Real Estate .444, Hastings Bowl .429, Bowman Refrigeration .424. High Games - D. Staines 177, P. Wright 196, P. Guy 171, P. Guy 172, K. Henney 163, D. Fisher 153, S. Knickerbocker 2(M. N. Morgan 171, B. Kruko 169, B. Barnum 177, L. Barnum 176, J. Gasper 188. Thursday Angels Clays Dinner Bell 64-28, McDonalds II 63-29, Cove Distributing 45-47, Outward Ap­ pearance 45-47. Stefanos 44-48, F.O.C.’s 42-46, Hastings City Bank 30'6-61 W, McDonalds I 3OW-57W. Good Gaines - C. Moore 143, T. Keeler 146, D. Smith 152, B. Cantrell 142, E. Gray 161, P. Wilson 152-420. B. Overby 155, J. Mercer 181-476, K. Barnum 161, S. Rose 170, L. Watson 167, T. Daniels 188-525. Congratulations to J. Joseph 204, L. Tilley 202-224-593. SCOREBOARD YMC A-Hastings Youth Council’s 3 on 3 Adult Basketball Standings WL Siegel Hudson...............................................8-2 U.B.J............................................................. 8-2 Educators......................................................6-4 Grace Lutheran............................................4-6 All Stars........................................................ 2-8 Over-Tbe-Hill...............................................2-8 Championship game: Siegel Hudson vs. UBJ: Feb. 2< at 6:30 p.m., Hastings Middle School, East Gym. YMCA-Youth Council’s Mens Basketball Standings B Minor WL Kloostermans.............................................. 10-1 Pennock Hospital......................................... 8-2 Viking........................................................... 2-8 Larry Poll Realty........................................ 1-10 B M^jor League L.O. Merchants......................................... 11-0 H. Mfg..........................................................5-7 H. BB Club...................................................5-5 Brown Jug.................................................... 3-7 C&B Discount............................................. 3-8 A League Benedict Farms............................................8-0 Razors Edge................................................. 5-4 Roundball Ex................................................ 5-4 Petersons...................................................... 3-6 Hastings Dent............................................... 1-8 Results B Minor League Did not play this week. B Major League Lake Odessa Merchants won by forfeit over Hastings Mfg.; Hastings BB Club 75 vs. Brown Jug 72; Hastings Mfg. 56 vs. Brown Jug 62; C&B Discount 66 vs. Lake Odessa Merchants 97. A League Roundball Express 89 vs. Hastings Family Denistry 86; Razors Edge 87 vs. Peterson 66. Words for the Y’s Family Fun Nite On Friday, Feb. 5, from 6:45-8:45 p.m.. the YMCA-Youth Council will be sponsoring its first family fun nite al the Hastings High School gym. Activities will include, volleyball, basketball, rollerskating and skateboaiding (bring your own equipment), tumbling, crafts and old time movies. The cost for the evening is S2 per family with crafts costing .25 each. Children must be ac­ companied by at least one parent. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. Youth Indoor Soccer Starting Saturday. Feb. 27, and continuing until March 26, the YMCA-Youth Council will be starting its Saturday Morning Indoor Soccer program for boys and girls in grades 2-8. The program will be held at the Hastings Jr. High west gym. 5-6 graders will meet from 8:30-9:30, 3-4 graders from 9:45-10:45, second graders from 11-12. and 7-8 graders from 12-1. There is no cost for this program and preregistration is not required. Youth Outdoor Soccer The YMCA-Youth Council are now taking registrations for the spring and fall outdoor soccer season. The spring season will begin the week of April 17 and end on Saturday, May 14. The fall season will start on Sept. 12 and end on Oct. 15. The program is open to any boy or girl who will be in Kindergarten through eighth grade next year (fall of 1988). Games will be played Saturdays and Wednesdays in the spring and on Saturdays only in the fall. Games will be played in Tyden Park, the New Fish Hatchery Park, and in Nonheastems upper and lower fields. The cost of the program is SI5 and includes participation for both seasons, a team shirt, a patch (for the fall) and a certificate for the spring. Scholarships are available by calling the YMCA office. To participate all players are required to return the registration form that your child brought home from school. Addi­ tional forms can be obtained from the YMCA office. All registrations must be relumed no later than March 5. Those registering after the deadline will be put on a waiting list until space becomes available. All registrations must be sent to: YMCA, P.O. Box 252, Hastings. Ml. There will be a required parents meeting on Saturday, March 19, at 10 a.m. in room 185 of the Jr. High for parents of new soccer players. For more information, please call the YMCA at 945-4574. YMCA Annual Earn Your W’o;» To Camp Candy Sale The YMCA of Barry County will soon be in full swing selling chocolate candy bars for the annual YMCA earn your way to camp candy sale. The sale will be held from March 5-19. For each SI candy bar sold, a youth will receive S.40 credit toward YMCA summer programs. The candy sale provides an oppor­ tunity for boys and girls to cam their way to YMCA programs throughout the year. The sale is open to any boy or girl ages 6-14. Salesmen must attend with a parent an orientation meeting on March 5. at 10 a.m., in the Jr. High Music Room. Candy sale rules will be discussed and candy will be distributed. For more information, contact the YMCA of Barry County at 945-4574. Saturday Morning Open Crafts On Saturdays the YMCA-Youth Council will resume Saturday morning open crafts. Crafts will ran every Saturday until March 26. Boys and girls in grades K-6, may make crafts in the Hastings Jr. High. Room 185. The program will begin at 9:00 and end at 11:30 a.m. A variety of crafts are planned. Children may make one or more than one craft per week. The cost of the program is S.5O-S.75 per craft. Participants may stay as long as they like or leave to participate in the other sports that are being offered that par­ ticular Saturday. The instractor is Kay Acker. There is no preregistration for this, activity. For more information call the YMCA at 945-4574. We Move!! Winter classes arc now forming for ‘’We Move”. ”We Move” is an exciting class for boys and girls, ages 4 to 8 years old. The class combines a developmental progression of motor skills and creative dance. Classes begin Saturday, Feb. 26 and con­ tinue until March 26. All classes are held al the Hastings Middle School in the Vocal Music Room. Four through six year olds par­ ticipate from 10-I1, and 7-8 year olds from 11-12. The cost is $17.50 per 5 week session. Participants should wear leotards or joggin suits, footless tights please, as we use bare feet, no shoes or socks. To register, send class fee to Heather Collins, We Move Instructor, 162 Podunk Lake. Hastings. For more infor­ mation call Heather at 945-9153. YMCA Camp Algonquin It begins the moment you arrive--challcngc in a world of excitement and adventure. It dcvelopcs through being on your own and learning responsibility for yourself and your cabin mates. It grows into lifelong friendships through wonderful experiences as you strive to understand your own hidden strengths. YMCA Camp Algonquin brings together boys and girls of many backgrounds under trained and caring leadership using Christian values as a basis for our program design. Our objective is to provide each camper with a safe, fun and memorable experience that aids in the development of self-worth, belonging, accomplishment, respect for others, cooperative spirit, nature appreciation and friendships. Our promise at YMCA Camp Algonquin is quality-no excuses. It is our committment to provide a positive, self esteem building ex­ perience for your child that helps him or her recognize self worth and develop a sense of responsibility. Camp Algonquin has camping programs (both day and resident experiences) for boys and girls ages 6-14. For a detailed brochure, call the YMCA at 945-4574. Barry Township BOARD of REVIEW The Barry Township Board of Review will meet to review the assessment roll for 1988 as follows: "Three Men and a Baby" Starts Fri., Feb. 26 □ Tuesday, March 8,1988 at Barry Township Hall. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. L" "BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED" F- ENDS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2STH [Adults $300/juniors & Seniors ... Hickory Fire Station. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. □ Tuesday, March 15,1988 *200 Ratio and factors to attain 1988 assessments. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY $150 CINEMA : Ratio All Tickets : The... ’ Downtown Hastings Show Nightly at 7:15 p.mJCIosed Monday • 945-2243 • I/ and □ Monday, March 14,1988 ... / Factor to Attain 50% AGRICULTURAL........... ............ 53.81 .9292 COMMERCIAL............... ............46.97 1.0645 INDUSTRIAL.................. ............ 50.00 1.0000 RESIDENTIAL................ ............ 45.82 1.0912 William B. Wooer, Supervisor -'-I . MONDAY-SATURDAY FEB. 22 • FEB. 27 MONDAY-SATURDAY FEB. 29 - MARCH 5 Towed Campers & Trailers Motor Homes SHOW HOURS Mon. • Fri. Noon to 9 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Over 100 vehicles each week representing 40 area manufacturers. 6th Grade Intramural Bowling Standings WLT Noways......................................................5-0-0 Ghostbusters..............................................2-2-1 Spartans.....................................................2-2-1 Florida State............................................. 0-5-0 Results Florida State 366 vs. Spartans 380 (high game honors. J. Bender 111, J. Larabee 90). Ghost Busters 378 vs. Noways 384, (high game honors, J. Herbstreith 114, B. Hughes 128). YMCA-Youth Council High School Indoor Soccer Standings WLT West Germany.......................................... 3-0-0 Death Squade............................................2-0-1 TheUMIU’S..............................................1-1-1 Pfiefers...................................................... 1-2-0 Dark Blue................................................. 0-4-0 Results Pfiefers 3 vs. Death Squade 4; West Ger­ many 22 vs. Dark Blue 2. DON’T MISS IT! Eastbrook Mall 20 street & east beltline, grand rapids Sponsored Uy the Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association o’ Grand Rapids �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 25. 1988 • DEADLINE • FOR 55 DOG LICENSES IS FEB. 29, 1988 Hastings^ As of March 1, dog licenses will be $10, available at Barry County Trea­ surer’s Office, Sheriff’s Dept, and Animal Shelter or your township treasurers. Kiwanis Club presents... WORLD TUZiVEL SERIES NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers held February 23, 1988 are availa­ ble in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. featuring ... Curt Matson “Switzerland” Friday, Feb. 26 • 7 p.m The Board of Review will meet on March 8,1988 at 9 a.m. in the office of the Supervisor of Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings to organize and review the Assessment Roll. to hear Assessment APPEALS will be held al lhe Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Read, Hastings on: March 14. 1988...........9 a.m. 'til Noon, 1 p.m. 'til 4 p.m. March 15. 1988...........9 a m. 'til Noon, 1 p.m. 'til 4 p.m. Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. PUBLIC MEETING PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS A FACTORS FOR 1988: Developmental Personal RATIO 53.30 46.52 50.00 50.87 50.00 50.00 MULTIPLIER .93809 1.07481 1.00000 .98290 1.00000 1.00000 The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same. If you have purchased property It will be assessed at 50% o' the sale value. II you have improved your pro­ perty such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc., this will also reflect in the value of your property. Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property as will, in their judgement, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. Film producer-photographer, actor, narrator, brings warmth and humor Io the platform in a unique style polished by his years in the entertainment media — Switzerland, one of the world's most photogenic countries, is truly FANTASTIC. From the rug­ gedness of the mighty Matterhorn to the gentleness of the villages — the wild flowers, the cow herds in the Alpine pastures, skiing the great slopes uf the Alps, the bustling business of Zurich — watchmaking in the world's oldest ond most exclusive factory — an unforgetable journey of activities, beauty, drama and humor. Outstanding entertainment. Hastings High School ROBERT M. EDWARDS, Supervisor 3793 Gun Lake Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Township Hail Phone 945-2194 at the door tr (ting!* admission) ... on $^50 A Legal Notices SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Cocmtioo) MORTGAGE SALE ■ Defoult has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Dale D. Krueger Jr. ond Frances Krueger, his wife to Col­ onial Mortgage Company of Indiana. Inc. an In­ diana Corporation, Mortgagee, dated June 16. 1976. end re-recorded on July 14, 1976, in Liber 227. or poge 63. 8orry County Records, Michigan ond assigned by said Mortgagee to The Seamen's Bank for Savings, a New York Banking Corporation by an assignment dated August 30, 1976 and recorded on September 10. 1976. in Liber 227. on poge 904. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dole hereof the sum of TWENTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIX DOLLARS AND 32/100 ($21,806.32), including interest at 8.50% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case -node and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given tha*. said mortgage will be foreclosed by o sale of ti.a mortgaged premises, or some port of them, ot public vendue, at the Borry County Courthouse. Hostings. Michigan, at 11:00 o'clock A.M., on March 17, 1988 Said premises are situated in Township of Thor­ napple. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 20 of Hilltop Estates os recorded in Liber 5 of Plats. Poge 74. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sale unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole. DATED: February 4. 1988 Robert A. Tremoin & Associates Attorneys at Law ATTORNEY FOR ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE Professional Corporation 401 South Woodward Ave.. Suite 300 Birmingham, Michigan 48011 The Seamen's Bank for Savings Assignee of Mortgagee (2/25) State of MkNcan Probate Court Barry County PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE Filo No. 88-19B84-SE Estate of HORACE L. TUNGATE. Dote. -d. Social Security Number 383-09-9021 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may bo barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday. March 10. 1980 at 9:00 o.m.. in the probote courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD H. SHAW Judge of Probate, o hearing will be held on the oetition of Ann Harney requesting that Ann Homey bo ap­ pointed Personal Representative of Horace L. Tungate who lived at 5965 NE Lane, Okeechobee, Florida 33474. ond who died intestate on November 13. 1987: ond requesting also that a Determination of Heirs be mode, ond that she be granted a License io Sell real estate. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by moil, to both the Personal Represen­ tative and to the Court on or before Moy 5. 1988. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing ol record. Feb. 16. 1988 Donald J. Walbridge (P21900) 491 E. Columbia Avenue Battle Creek. Ml 49012 Personal Representative 804 Willow Beoch Rt. »1 Augusta. Ml 49012 731-4905 (2/25) Doug Treinbath who is retiring from his work as superintendent of the Lakewood Waste Water Authority, where he has worked for three years but has been employed by the village since 1976. He was given a key to the v illagc and a certificate of appreciation at a re­ cent village council meeting by Steve Garlinger, village president. Gordon Wise has taken over his position until a new superintendent can be hired. The Mary Martha Circle of the St. Ed­ ward's Church Altar Society met Thursday at the Brothers Inn for lunch, then to Reine Peacock's apartment for an afternoon meeting and social time. Those attending were Mary Fran Armstrong. Stella Cusack, Fran Hybarger, Wilma Loftus. Maudaline Majinska. Emma O'Mara. Agnes Slow inski and Helen Richmond. Coffee and snacks were served later. Jim and Acasah who spent a month on vacation in Florida at a camp at Satsuma, are — FANTASIA — NOTICE — RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW CLASS Agriculture Commercial Incustrial Residential Lake Odessa News REGULAR MEETING OF THE PraMevMIe TavninMp Board February 10. 1988 Appointed Mary Herzog as full member to Pine Lake Fire Dept. Amended Police Policy by addition of General Order 413 • Handling Abnormal Persons. Adopted Resolution for Establishing waler rotes for the Lake Doster Water District. Appointed to Zoning Board of Appeals for three year terms: Graydon Doster. Moggie Aukerman ond Bill Miller. Appointed Jim Fish as temporary member ol the Bjord of Review. Directed Board of Review to accept written ap­ peals for consideration. Requested Planning Commission to review greenbelt planting requirements ond to refer pro­ posed zoning ordinance amendment of Section 4.14 bock to tne planning commission for review of the inclusion of P-1 in that section. Adopted Ordinance 453 • Amendments to the zoning ordinance with the deletion of Section of reference to Section 4.14. Adopted ordinance 456 ■ Amendment to the Trash and Leaf Burning Ordinance. Adopted Girl Scout Proclamation. Presented and prepared 1988'89 budget for electors review at annual meeting. Approved pay changes within lhe Pine Lake Fire Dept, budget. Approved transfer of $10,000 to the equipment replacement fund. Approved outstanding bills totaling $5,156.36. Adopted resolution regarding shift in assessing districts proposals. Adopted resolution regarding senior citizens prescription drugs proposals. Janette Emig, Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Reck (2/25) BARRY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING February 2. 1988 Meeting called to order ot 7:30 p.m. All board members present. Approved minutes of January meeting ond treasurers report. Cellular One proposal for 314' communication tower on J. Alden* property was discussed ot length. Board voted Io recommend to the County Planning B Zoning Board to deny the request for a variance. Approved the purchase of IBM System 36 Com­ puter with Personal System II. with software from Siegfried. Crandall. Vos ond Lewis, and Fund Balance. Voted not to accept G. Buckland proposal for leasing a portion of his building to be used as o library. Approved trading in three John Deere garden tractors, mowers, ond snowblower to be replaced with three 240 John Deere garden tractors, mowers, o snowblower ond wheel weights. Adopted resolution on the bonding of delinquent taxes. Approved the paying of bills: General Fund $3,923.80. Hickory Fire $1,152.75 or.d Police Fund $686.54. Lois Bromley. Clerk Asserted to by: Wilham B. Wooer. Supervisor Lois Bromley. Clerk (2 25) FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All CountiM) MORTGAGE SALE — Default having been mode in the term* and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by BLAINE J. KUBIAK and DEBORAH L. KUBIAK, his wife, of the Township of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, Mortgagors, to Heartwell Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan corporation. Mortgagee, dated the 16th day of October. A.D.. 1985, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds. 'or the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 21 st day of October. S^.D. 1985, in Liber 428 of Barry County Records, on poge 38. which said mortgage was thereafter on, to-wit the 12th doy ol November. A.D. 1985. assigned to Westwood Mortgage Corporation and recorded on November 13. ’985, in the office ol Register ol Deeds in Liber 429 for said County of Barry County Records, on poge 74. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Four and no/100 Dollars (47,994.00). An no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue ol the State of Michigan in such case mode one provided, notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of March. A.D. 1988. at 11:00 o'clock a.m. said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by o sale at public auc­ tion. to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan, ol the premises described in said mor­ tgage. or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mor­ tgage, with the interest thoroon at twelve percent (12.0%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by low. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises ore described os follows: All of that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Hostings, in the County of Barry ond State of Michigan ond described os follows, to-w 1: lot 16 ol the Plot of TODD S ACRES, being a port of the NW of Section 15. T3N. R8W. Hastings Township. Barry County. Michiaon. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1940 CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED: February 4 1980 JACK F. GARDNER Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY-SUITE 205 24800 NORTHWESTERN HWY. SOUTHFIELD. MICHIGAN 48075 (313) 352-7020 WESTWOOD MORTGAGE CORPORATION A-.signee of Mortgagee (3 3) Pleasantview names ‘Good Citizens’ for month of January Teachers at Pleasantview Elementary School have named the January citizenship students of the month. Students are selected for showing those qualities which are characteristic of good citizens. Earning honors are: Developmental Kindergarten - Andy Powell, Brett Allen, William Fox. William Norris. Kindergarten - Shannon Belles, Timothy Cole, Tosha Coy, Virginia Jennings, Rachael Lawrence, Lacy Pittclkow. Marcia Sempf, Justin Titus. Jeremiah Williams. Cazie Ismirle, Jimmy Main. Mary Renshaw. First Grade - Michael Wank, Kim tewett, Shawnna Perkins, Doug Swank. Second Grade - Cheryl Gibbons, Mike Ismirle, Michelle Cox, Alyssa Morgan, Laura Burton. Third Grade - Travis Coy, Sara Rasmussen, Shannon Rea, Justin Waters, Janette Jennings, Aaron Van Sycklc, Jennifer Schranz, Cassci Norton, Marisa Norris. Travis Williams. Fourth Grade - Kristen Avery, Elizabeth Fox, Elizabeth Pelts. Megan Clark, Karrie Sempf, Kim Burbank. Tammi Kelly, Saman­ tha Throop, Jeremai Cook. Wendi Wilson, Katie Brandt, Sarah McKinney. Morisa Steen, Ted Finch. Fifth Grade - Jennifer Bruce, Melissa Schreiner. Andrew Ogden, Denny Walden, Delores Burton, Amanda Jennings, Todd Thunder. Amanda Morgan, Michael Wilson, Crystal Lykins, Jonah Osborn, Andrea Uldriks, Tony Van Syckle, Bonnie Tilley. Dennis Heath, Exchange Club. Pleasantview School Honor Roll students Students at Pleasantview Elementary School who were named to the First Semester Honor Roll include: Second Grade - Matt Moore and Alyssa Morgan. Third Grade - Travis Coy, Janette Jennings and Sara Rasmussen. Fourth Grade - Elizabeth Pens, Katie Brandl. Samantha Throop, Tammi Kelly, Sarah McKinney and Tricia Sempf. Second nine weeks - Jasen Grant. Megan Clark. Wendi Wilson and Eli Zimmerman. Fifth Grade - Amanda Jennings, Melissa Schreiner, Bonnie Tilley (all As), Josh Eakins, Andrew Ogden, Scott Long, Todd Thunder, Denise Heath, Michelle Vandenboss, Tony Norris, Andrea Uldriks, Amanda Morgan, Curtis Morgan, Delores Burton. Annual ‘World Day of Prayer' to be observed on Friday, March 4 The annual World Day of Prayer will be observed at Lake Manor Apartments in Lake Odessa on Friday. March 4, at 1 p.m. Lake Manor is located at 1059 Emerson St. World Day of Prayer is a worldwide call to prayer observed by Christian women of many traditions in the United States and more than 170 countries and regions of the world. The theme this year is "Open Doors". Twenty-eight women and many regional com­ mittees from Brazil created this worship ser­ vice. Their work as church staff, teachers, missionaries, homemakers, musicians and pastors have brought a richness to their work and to this service. World Day of Prayer is being celebrated for the 101st consecutive year in lhe U.S. It began in 1887 as a day of prayer for mission by laywomen in the Presbyterian Church. Everyone in the community is invited to join in this celebration which is being spon­ sored this year by St. Edward's Catholic Church in Lake Odessa. Employment Opportunity Sales position open in Hastings for approximately 30 hours per week. Light office duties. Great opportunity for the right individual. Write to Ad No. 296 c/o J-Ad Graphics, Inc. P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 home and she is back al work with her duties as president of the VFW Auxiliary. Reine Peacock accompanied her grand daughter. Jane Winkler to Allegan on Thurs­ day. While Jane visited her mother. Reine visited her sister-in-law Emma Peacock. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Carey, mothers Ethel Carey and Reine Peacock with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Peacock enjoyed dinner at Eagle Sunday. The board of education has named Gret­ chen Slater and Vanessa Broc to the Ionia In­ termediate Special Education parent Advisory as this committee meets several times a year to obtain parents input on special education programs. The Lakewood Community is in process of a child watch project as other communities are organized. Volunteers are needed who can serve a few hours per month so if interested contact the Lakewood Community Education office. The Lake Odessa Senior Citizens group met at the Central Methodist Church Thurs­ day for their regular monthly meeting and en­ joyed a potluck dinner and exchange of Valen­ tine cards. Mrs. Charlie Morris was in charge of the program. Mildred Shade and Linda Irvin and daughter Sally were Valentine's Day guests of Tom and Sherrie Wacha and son. Jay at Sunfield. Lonnie and Anita Ackley are home after spending a week in Florida visiting his sister and family in Jacksonville and Ann Marie and Paul Karrar at Avon Park. Sons Nicholas and Nathan and Lonnie Jr. spent the week with relatives. Fifteen staff members from the Lakewood school area were among the 66 who attended COMMISSION ORDER CF1.1M.88 (Under authority of Act 230, Public Acts 1925, as amended) STATEWIDE TROUT AND SALMON REGULATIONS Under the authority of Act 230. Public Acts 1925, as amended, be­ ing Sections 300.1 to 300.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Commission, at Its December 4, 1987, meeting, ordered that for a period of five years no person snail possess, take or attempt to take, any species ol trout or salmon from any of the waters of this state except by hook and line during the open seasons prescribed, and within the minimum size limits and maximum possession limits Indicated below. Statewide open seasons on all trout streams and designated trout lakes shall be from the last Saturday in April through September 30 (longer on trout streams designated by the Director for extended fishing under Act 165) on all trout and salmon; statewide open seasons on all other Inland waters, the Saginaw River, and the Great Lakes and connecting waters shall be any time for all trout and salmon; except: on Lake Huron and Its tributary streams and on Lake Michigan and its tributary streams where the season on lake trout is from May 1 through August 15. Also, the following areas are established as refuge areas for lake trout rehabilitation and are clos­ ed to the taking, keeping, and sport fishing for lake trout. Lake Michigan (north part) All waters enclosed within an area bounded by a line commencing at a point (45°30’ latitude, 85°15' longitude) 7'A miles due west of the northwest comer of Section 30, T36N, R8W, (Emmet County, Michigan) on the Lake Michigan shoreline; then proceeding due west for 12 miles (to 45°30'N latitude, 85°30' longitude); then proceeding due north for 6 miles (to 45“35'N latitude, 85°30' longitude); then pro­ ceeding due west for 8 miles (to 45®35'N latitude. 85’40’ longitude); then proceeding due north for 11’4 miles (to 45'45‘N latitude, 85’40’ longitude); then proceeding due west 16 miles (to 45°45’N, 86°00’ longitude); then proceeding due south for 40 miles (to 45°1O'N latitude, 86°0G’ longitude); then proceeding due east for 8Vz miles to (45°10’N latitude, 85°50* longitude); then proceeding due north for 6 miles (to 45’15'N latitude, 85’40' longitude); then proceeding due east for 7Vi miles (to 45°15’N latitude, 85’40' longitude); then proceeding due north for 6 miles (to 45°20'N latitude, 85’40' longitude); then pro­ ceeding due east 16Vi miles (to 45°20'N latitude. 85’20' longitude) then proceeding due north 6 miles (to 45’25'N latitude, 85’20' longitude); then, proceeding due east 4 miles (to 45’20'N latitude. 85’15’ longitude); then proceeding northly to the point of beginning (45’30'N latitude. 85’15’ longitude). Lake Michigan (Mid Lake) All water enclosed within an area bounded by a line commencing at a point 15 miles (43’40’ latitude, ST^SO’ longitude) due west of the nor­ thwest comer of Section 36, T15N, R19W, on the Lake Michigan shoreline (Oceana County); then proceeding 15 miles due west to the Michigan-Wisconsin boundary; then proceeding southerly along the line to a point (43°00’N latitude, 87°05' longitude) due west of the nor­ thwest comer of Section 17, T7N, R16W, (Ottawa County) on the Lake Michigan shore; then proceeding due east 13 miles (to 43®00’N latitude. B6°50' longitude); and then northerly to the point of beginn­ ing (43°40'N latitude, 86’50* longitude) Lake Huron (North end) All waters enclosed within an ares bounded by a line commencing at the southwest corner ol Section 17, T41N, R5E (Chippewa County) on the Lake Huron shoreline for the point of beginning and pro­ ceeding due south 15 miles (to 45’45'N latitude, 83°50' longitude), then proceeding due east 8 miles (to 45’45'N latitude. 83’40’ longitude); then proceeding 6 miles due south (to 45J40’N latitude, 83’40’ longitude); then proceeding due east to the Michigan-Ontario border, then proceeding northwesterly and then northeasterly along said border to a point due south of the southeast comer of Section 1, T41N, R7E (Chippewa County), on the said shoreline, and westerly along said shoreline to the point of beginning. Size limits shall be 8 inches in Lower Peninsula streams, 7 inches in Upper Peninsula streams, and 10 inches on all lakes. The posses­ sion limit for trout and salmon shall be 5 fish singly or in combination but no more than 2 lake trout or splake from Lake Michigan and its tributary streams or 3 lake trout or splake from Lake Superior and Lake Huron and their tributary streams, including the St. Marys River, except that an additional 5 brook or brown trout or pink salmon may be taken from tributary streams, including the St. Marys River, from the last Saturday in April through September 30. In addition to one day's possession limit ol salmon and trout, a per­ son may possess an additional two days' possession limit of pro­ cessed salmon. For the purposes of this Commission Order, the term processed means: (a) Canned in a sealed container (b) Cured by smoking or drying (c) Frozen in a solid state Any processed salmon or trout aboard a vessel on the water or at dockside shall be included in the daily possession limit. This order superceded the Commission order, entitled "Statewide Trout and Salmon Regulations" effective April 1, 1987, and given number CFI-104.87. This order shall take effect on April 1.1988, and shall remain effec­ tive through March 31, 1993. Marlene J. Fluharty, Chairman Natural Resources Commission ENGINEERS HMUAIT 71 H>Z7 the Feb. 18 luncheon of MARSP at Muir. A program about Russia was presented by Rex and Marilyn Lally of Belding Interest has been rekindled in repairs to the Sessions School which is surrounded by the ionia State Recreation Area. It is believed to be the oldest cobblestone school building in Michigan. It is on Riverside Drive at Jordan Lake Road. Maintenance of the grounds will be provided by the park staff. The restoration of this building has been a longtime project of retired school personnel of the county. The busincs and program were held in the tistoric Christian Church which celebrated its scsquiccntennial in 1986, and the lunch was served in adjacent Erratt Hall. Ash Wednesday services were held on Wednesday evening. Feb. 17, at Central United Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Richards administering the sacrament of com­ munion and the ceremony of ashes. Lottie Hough is confined to the hospital following a fracture. Ruth Sessions and Evelyn Pierce were hostesses for the afternoon circle of UMW on Monday. Feb. 15, in the community room of Emerson Manor. The double fatality on M-66 at Peck Lake Road recently involved the daughter of former residents. Ellen Morkham of Haslett was one of the victims. Her mother. Lcnor EatonMorkham of Haslett, was a Lake Odessa teacher for four years in the 1950s. Her father, William, was an Ionia industrial arts teacher at that time. The Morkhams lived in the Haas apartment. William is now a Lansing resident. The February meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society was well attended. The sharing of antique items brought a wide variety of cherished souveniers of years past. They included Valentines, paper dolls, medicinal vaporizer, apron, a bib worn by the mother of Geraldine Klahn, a copper ingot which was in hold of a Great Lakes freighter for decades, a spike from the C.K.&S. railroad bed, advertising items and stcrioptical pictures. Barbara McLeod Commission & Legislative Liaison Countersigned: Gordon E. Guyer Director �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 25, 1988 — Page 11 From Time to Time... by—Esther Walton Life in Hastings during 1895 Is the news of today much different from the news 90 some years ago? Not much dif­ ferent, of course, the names change, but still, incidents of the past reoccur in the present. In 1950, M.L. Cook went back to 1895 and made a synopsis of the year. Here is the se­ cond part, the final six months of 1895 by M L. Cook. Banner July 4: “The Wool Boot has had to add a night crew for the entire summer, and is employing over 100 hands.” (at this time the Wool Boot was the largest employer in Hastings) The Banner of July 11 states that “R.I. Sprague, of Coats Grove, was so badly in­ jured on July 4th that he died. He was in a crowd in front of the blacksmith shop there watching the firing of a couple of anvils, plac­ ed one on top of another and bound by a strip of iron. The explosion shattered that strip, a piece striking and penetrating his side." (Ac­ cidents from the 4th of July celebrations were common in those days) “The small son of Levant McIntyre of Hastings township came with his parents to spend the 4th with Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Lom­ bard and family. He and the Lombard girls were shooting small firecrackers in the yard. It occurred to him to climb up on a ladder on the back porch, and fire the crackers from that. In going up the ladder some of the "fire” he was taking with him dropped into a large basket filled with skyrockers, Roman candles and giant firecracker. In very short order the rockets and candles aware spouting flames and the big crackers were roaring. Luckily no one was hurt, and the only damage was a big black spot on the porch.” "Saturday, Stephen Yeckley was driving to his home in Rutland. With him on the wagon seat was E. Reynolds. In descending a hill, a tug (part of the harness) became unhitched. It struck the horse’s leg, and it kicked lustily. Then both horses ran away, throwing the two men into the roadway. Reynolds escaped with three broken ribs and several bruises. Mr. Yeckley was not so fortunate. His skull was fractured. He was unconscious when picked up and has remained in that condition. It is feared that be cannot recover. "Friday night and Saturday the prolonged drought ended and copious rains fell, and folks are happier. “A young man in a neighboring town was arrested for kissing a young women against her will. His defense was that she wore b’nomers. and he mistook her for his long-lost brotier. He was acquitted. "W.W. Potter, son of Cape. L.B. Potter, of Maple Grove will open a law office in Hastings. He graduated from Nashville High School, also the stale normal college. He was superintendent of the Harrison schools for four years, and graduated from the law department of our state university in June.” Banner August 22. (W.W. Potter served for many years as an attorney in Barry County. He later became a Michigan Supreme Court judge. He died in 1940.) “A lot of excitement in town over the disap­ pearance of Attorney Wm. Lowden,” says the Banner of Sept. 12. Banner Oct. 3 “Several hundred people were at the C.K.&S. depot when the afternoon train from Kalamazoo arrived. They came to sec the of­ ficers bring W.O. Lowden back to this city. He was brought here from Carrington, N.D.. by Deputy Sheriff William McKevitt. His drawn face evidenced the severe strain he had been under in his attempts to escape punish­ ment for forgery. (Back in those days all papers frequently printed their own conclu­ sions about a case before it ever came before a Judge. Today, the papers are more cautious about "giving all the news" they know.) Banner Nov. 21, "Attorney Wm. Lowden was tried in circuit court for forgery and was convicted. Later be was sentenced by Judge Smith to six years in Jackson. “The misses Effa Simpson, Bertha Rider and Mary McElwain and Miss Harriet Beadle will give one of their popular entertainments in the Star school house Tuesday evening. The entertainment consists of vocal and in­ strumental music, also recitations by Miss Beadle. (This was a popular form of entertain­ ment in those days). “The Banner of Oct. 24 speaks of the "reu­ nion of the 4th Michigan Cavalry, which was held here on Thursday. Citizens opened their homes to the visitors and made the gathering one to be long and pleasantly remembered. “About five o’clock this morning," states the Banner of Oct. 31, "a distinct earthquake shock was felt in this city. No damage was done, but dishes rattled and hanging lamps swayed, and there was a rumbling noise. "The agitation for good roads is growing. Among those who are doing something about it is Hon. P.T. Col grove. He interested farmers along the way to contribute work and had some help from businessmen here. As a result, there is a nice gravelled road to his farm. Mr. Colgrove gave liberally of his time and money, and his farm manager helped with the team in hauling gravel. “Later, the Michigan Good Roads Associa­ tion made him its president, and put him in charge of the successful campaign to have the state sell $50,000,000 worth of bands. and use the proceeds to pull Michigan out of the mud. He and Good Roads Earle gave this state a fine toward its present system of modem highways. The Banner of Nov. 28 states that a letter was received here the other day addressed to “Grandmother, Hastings Michigan,” It was postmarked at Colorado Springs, Colo. The postmaster and clerks were puzzled about the delivery. There was nothing on the envelope to give any idea as to the person who sent the massive. "Someone told them that John Russ and family lived at Colorado Springs, so they tried “Grandmother Hitchcock" (Mrs. William Hitchcock) It was a good guess, for it was her little granddaughter who wrote the letter and mailed it herself. The little girl thought everyone ought to know the nice per- OFFICE OF HASTINGS BANNER, HHSTIKGS. MICH. COOK & NISKERN, Proprietors. son who is her grandmother. (This could only happen in a small town) "Tuesday night of last week, two men rob­ bed an old man named Jackson, who lived alone in his Maple Grove farm house. They look his purse, containing nearly $600 in bills, and left him bound on the floor, with no covering from the cold. Fortunately a friend called early the next morning, released Mr. Jackson and made him comfortable, then reported the crime to Sheriff McKevitt and L'ndcrsheriff Phillip Burgess. With no clues, the two officers began their work, and a week later, arrested a Nashville man and another party from Battle Creek. They also accumulated evidence that established the guilt of the two men." The Banner of Dec. 26. reported that Levi M. Dewey, of Johnstown, that week paid his 41st yearly subscription to the Banner, he began with the first issue. May 1. 1856 and always paid a year in advance. From the number of boys in their teens reported as being charged with serious of­ fenses. It is evident that there was a "youth problem" in 1895. Pornography fight planned by local group One hundred twenty-five area residents at­ tended a Hastings showing Tuesday night of “The Winnable War" by Dr. James Dobson. The film, sponsored locally by the Hastings Ministerial Association and viewed in the Hastings High School lecture hall, focused on what local communities can do about the pro­ blem of pornography. The movie led to an active time of discus­ sion afterwards, said Rev. Steve Reid, co­ chairman of the event. "Through the film showing God certainly touched hearts to (begin to) work to make a real difference in our local community for Jesus Christ,” said Rev. Bob Mayo, co­ chairperson. Following the meeting. 49 people indicated an interest in the possibility of organizing to stem the tide of hard core pornography in Barry County. Reid said. The group plans to meet again at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1 in the Hastings High School library . Other interested persons who would like to attend are asked to call Rev. Mayo at Hope United Methodist Church, 945-4995. Pennock Hospital ends in-house laundry department The in-house laundry service department at Pennock Hospital will be replaced by a con­ tract linen service from Paw Paw next month, said Daniel C. Hamilton. Pennock's chief ex­ ecutive officer. Hamilton cited the age of the laundry equip­ ment, noncompetitive costs and the need for space as the prime reasons behind the recent decision by the hospital's Board of Trustees. The five employees in the laundry service may be eligible to transfer to other positions within Pennock Hospital, and the personnel office will assist them in this effort, or in seeking further employment elsewhere, hospital officials said. The change is effective March 7. "The operational costs of providing our own linen service have continued to escalate to the point where our costs exceed that of the contract linen service.” Hamilton said. “Several months ago. we explored the possibility of providing linen service to area nursing homes and discovered that we could not offer a competitive price." he said. Additionally, Hamilton said, the linen pro­ cessing equipment owned by the hospital is antiquated, and the purchase of new equip­ ment cannot be financially justified. "While we regret that this is necessary," Wade Nitz, chief financial officer, said "Pen­ nock Hospital, as all hospitals, must con­ tinually evaluate services and expenses and choose those alternatives that minimize ex­ penses. offer the most efficient patient ser­ vice. and allow Pennock Hospital to best posi­ tion itself as a provider of healthcare services in the future within our Barry County Service area." The space to be vacated by the laundry will accommodate the need to create a new and enlarged central sterilization department which in turn will free space for the develop­ ment of outpatient services in accordance with a long range facility plan. Hamilton said. Hastings Downtown Development Authonty to meet The Downtown Development Authority will meet Tuesday, March 15. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. in the City Hall council chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM BARRY AND CALHOUN COUNTIES State of Michigan Dhah SciMCRtnKR: As you have doubtless observed, the Baxneii has abandoned the plan of dunning subscriber* through the paper, and will always hereafter ask what Is due us on sul>- Mcripllon account in the *tau:e manner that other business rw request the payment of accounts—through the mails. Then’ h therefore no need of taking offense at the receipt of a notice like this, as a similar notice la sent to every sul>scriber in arrears. At tire same time, do not treat the matter lightly, for we would nut ask you for your subscription if we did not want it. We need It to pay our bills—our weekly exiwnses averaging over S45. While the uinount hi each case Is small, the aggregate is n nice sum, which we ran use very nicely now to pay our honest debts with. So give this matter your PROMPT attention, and . 188 , 180Y , PAYMENT OF SUBSCRIPTION ________ FOR HASTINGS ............ . 188.(T0 RECEIVED The Election is being held to vote on the following proposal!*): LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION Hastings, Mich.,_^A_J^------- Z “The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of a person residing in a registration School District whose name is not registered as an elector in the City or Township in which the person resides..." GENERAL OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property In the Hastings Area School District, Michigan, be increased by 4.18 mills ($4.18 on each $1,000.00) for four (4) years, 1988 Io 1991, for general operating purposes? COOK & NISKERN. FROM Act 451, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, provides the following: To The Qualified Electors Of Said School District: hand us or our authorized agents the money. Our books show you are paid to ............ C-C l*ay nt the rate of one dollar a year. Our author Wesley Myers, Woodland Center. D. M.Mvera. derkey. W. H. Adkins. Montan. H. G. Hale, Naabvlile. J. McKelvey, Staple Grove. Preston Jewell, Assyria. Postmaster, Lacey. Postmaster, Banfleld. •• O’Dennei. J. N. Covert, Carlton Postmaster, Freeport •• trvlnf. Postmaster, Milo. 1). L. Morthland, Cedar Creek. F. G. Norwood, lielton. JohnSbean. Hickory Corners. Brown ft Calms, Prairieville. Byron Fisher. Creasy's Corners, wm. Broward, Broward. A. G. Jessup. Oraneeyllle. Postmaster, Yankee Springs. C. W. Armstrong, Bowens Mills. Trusting you will attend to this matter without delay, we are Yuurx truly. BANNER WHO MAY VOTE? • /.................... , 1H?7 , The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk(s) or City Clerk to vote at ttio SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on MARCH 28, 1988 is FEBRUARY 29, 1988. Persons registering after 5:00 o'clock p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the said day are NOT ELIGIBLE to vote at the said SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register must determine when the City and Township Clerks’ offices will be open for registration. BOARD OF EDUCATION NO LONGER TAKES REGISTRATIONS Under the provisions of Act 451, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, registrations will NOT BE TAKEN BY SCHOOL OFFI­ CIALS and only persons who have registered as general electors with the appropriate Township or City Clerk of the Township or City in which they reside, or through registration at a Secretary of State’s drivers license bureau, are registered school electors. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School System, Michigan Dated February 18, 1988 Copy of Banner subscription notice and receipt for 1890s. ____ PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY. Secretary, Board of Education COMMISSION ORDER (Under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) PROTECTION OF MUSKELLUNGE BROOD STOCK THORNAPPLE LAKE, BARRY COUNTY; LAKE HUDSON, LENAWEE COUNTY, BREVORT LAKE, MACKINAC COUNTY; BANKSON LAKE, VAN BUREN COUNTY Under the authority ot Act 230, Public Acts of 1925, as amended, being sections 300.1 through 300.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Commis­ sion, at its meetings on September 11,1987, ordered that for a period of five years on Thornapple Lake, Barry County; Lake Hudson, Lenawee County; Brevort Lake, Mackinac County; and Bankson Lake, Van Buren County; it shall be unlawful to (1) Take or possess muskelluge of a size less than 38 Inches. (2) Take muskellunge by any means other than with hook and line. (3) Take or attempt to take muskellunge from Brevort Lake at a time other than from the first Saturday In June through February. This order supersedes the order entitled "Protection ot Muskellunge Brood Stock — Thomapple Lake, Barry County; Lake Hudson, Lenawee County; Brevort Lake, Mackinac County; Bankson Lake, Van Buren County" effective April 1,1987, and given number CFI-153.87. This order shall take effect April 1, 1988, and shall remain effective through March 31,1993. Marlene J. Fluharty, Chairman Natural Resources Commission Barbara McLeod Commission & Legislative Liaison COMMISSION ORDER ch.,^ (Under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) PROTECTION OF MUSKELLUNGE & NORTHERN PIKE Under the authority of Act 230, Public Acts of 1925, as amended, being sections 300.1 through 300.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Com­ mission, at its September 11,1987, meeting, ordered that for a period of five years it shall be unlawful to: (1) Take or attempt to take any species of fish with a spear on Brevort Lake, Mackinac County. (2) Take or attempt to take pike and muskellunge at any time other than from May 15 through November 30 in Austin, West and Crooked lakes in Kalamazoo County; Big Star Lake in Lake County; and Brown­ wood and Round Lakes in Van Buren County. (3) Take or attempt to take any species of fish, except carp from May 1 through August 15, with spear from any of the following list of lakes except Brevort Lake. (4) Take or possess northern pike of a size less than 30 inches from the following list of lakes denoted by an asterisk. Lake Kingston* Dumont" Osterhout* Hutchins Fletcher Floodwaters Clear Lower Crooked Thomapple* Cornwall Impoundment Caribou Budd* Ovid* Wiggins Long Emily Stanley Austin* Crooked West* Campeau* Lincoln* Murray* Dean* Big Star Nepessing Lake Hudson* Whitmore* Woodland* Brevort Bass Round Fletcher Floodwaters West Twin Mona* Brooks* Heron* Tipsico* Otsego Big Bear Lake Macatawa* Clear* Long Grassy* McKeever* Bankson Three Legged Brownwood Round County Alger Allegan Allegan Allegan Alpena Barry Barry Barry Cheboygan Chippewa Clare Clinton Gladwin Grand Traverse Iron Iron Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Kent Kent Kent Kent Lake Lapeer Lenawee Livingston, Washtenaw Livingston Mackinac Mason Mecosta Montmorency Montmorency Muskegon Newaygo Oakland Oakland . Otsego Otsego Ottawa St. Joseph St. Joseph Schoolcraft Schoolcraft Van Buren Van Buren Van Buren Van Buren This order supersedes the previous order entitled “Protection of Muskellunge and Northern Pike" effective April 1, 1987, and given nuniberCFI-116.87. This order shall take efl ect April 1, 1988, and shall remain in effect through Mairch 31, 1993. Marlene J. Fluharty, Chairman Natural Resources Commission Barbara McLeod Commission & Legislative Liaison Countersigned: Gordon E. Guyer. Director �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 25, 1988 Animal research methods causing concern among activists Over 738 cats and dogs like this one were sold for animal research by the Barry County Animal Shelter under the direction of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Pictured is Dog Warden Ron Wilson. Cellular tower, continued from page 1 At Monday's meeting Attorney James R. Durant, representing Michiana Metronet. told the commission that he believes "we have a valid use for the intended site." He also had previously sent the Commission documenta- ‘Anything Goes’ coming to Hastings Cole Porter's "Anything Goes." a musical­ comedy will be performed by the Hastings High School Choir this Thursday. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 25, 26,27 at 8 p.m. at Central Auditorium. Tickets arc available now from any choir student or by calling the High School at 945-9591. Advanced sales are preferred. Director Patricia Aumick. Assistant Direc­ tor. Sally Fullerton. Set Building, Bill Astle. Student Director. Sara Vos. Stage Manager, Sue Snow, Graphics. Cathy Bradley. Students and Sr. Citizens $3. Adults $4. The choir has been rehearsing since Jan. 5. Sharon Miller is playing the piano for the play- Fires, continued from 1 The building and all its contents were lost in the blaze, said Nashville Fire Chief Douglas Yarger. "Nothing was left," Yarger said. "All they came out with was what they had on their backs." Officials estimated the value of the building and contents at $30,000. Yarger said the home's owner, Harold L. Smith, and his wife were in the home when the fire began but escaped without injury. Neighbors who saw the smoke rising from the mobile home reported the fire. Yarger said. Officials said the fire apparently began in the bathroom or back bedroom of the building, but the exact cause was still under investigation on Wednesday afternoon. Over a dozen fireman and five trucks from the Castleton/Maple Grovc/Nashville. Hastings fire departments were called out to fight the blaze, which was put out close to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Fireman at the scene were hampered by icy road conditions and cold weather while ex­ tinguishing the fire. Witness Laverne Moore said he was walk­ ing past the mobile home Wednesday when he saw smoke coming from the building. "1 went up to the door and started bate g on it." Moore said. “I said, 'get out. if - on fire.’ " Moore said Smith was inside the home try­ ing to figure out where the smoke was coming from. "The whole thing was full of smoke.” Moore said. ”1 told him to get out. He said he's got $600 in tires under it. but I said let ’em go." Officials said investigations into the two fires would be continuing. lion from the Department of Natural Resources that the proposed tower would not likely Lave significant negative effects on any bird species. Speaking of the most frequently mentioned complaints of residents, Durant said, “I know these people (lake residents) arc objecting on the basis that they don't want to look at the tower and I can appreciate that. However, I don’t think that’s applicable to this hearing. That relates to a zoning kind of question rather than to a special use permit. “Our use falls squarely within all of the six criteria that are outlined in your zoning or­ dinance. You didn't make the ordinance. It was drafted by some other body and you are just here to interpret it and enforce it." Durant told the Commission Monday. Prior to the meeting, the attorney had sent a letter detailing the ordinance’s requirements as they related to the tower. The letter, read at Monday’s meeting, noted that the tower con­ cept is harmonious with the county’s land use plan as required because the commission previously allowed two other cellular towers to be constructed in the county. "While no tower can be constructed to be harmonious with any environment except one which is dominated by towers, the introduc­ tion of a single tower on this site 'will not change the essential character of lhe area,"’ Durant said in the letter. The lower also meets other criteria in the ordinance, the letter said, because "the pro­ posed tower docs not pose any hazard to any of the nearby uses and is not detrimental to ex­ isting or potential farming operations;" the area is served by essential public services; and the tower will not create any additional public costs and will be beneficial to the economic welfare of the county. “...The existance of two other cellular sites is conclusive tht the services these towers pro­ vide are consistent with the intent and purpose of the ordinance. Durant said in the letter. During the public hearing, resident Paul Skinner said he wished the tower could be placed "at a better site, one more in tune with the environment." Henry Finney, another lake property owner, said he had waited 22-years to be able to buy property on Pleasant Lake and said he wanted to take issue with the attorney's remarks that the tower was harmonious. “We are the ones who pay taxes and we are the ones who arc going to have ot look at it," he said. “1 love this lake. 1 love that view...and I would not like to see it spoiled with commer­ cial property on the other side of the lake,” Finney said. Tallenger. in a telephone interview, said the Commission's decision should serve as an "alert to people in the rest of the county who must be wondering what could go on in their neighborhoods." NURSES AIDS We need some people who are willing to give care to others. Nurse aid certificate required. Blue Cross and vacation benefits. Thornapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE RD . HASTINGS 945-2407 Call for Appointment by Shelly Sulser Picture your loyal canine companion sud­ denly thrust into a world absent of love and security. The pet now faces a number of possible fates that its owner may not realize. If it ends up in the Barry County Animal Shelter, your once waggy-tailed pooch, new trembling with apprehension, could face adoption into a new home, death or become one of thousands loaded onto a truck each year by what is often called an animal dealer, middle man or by animal advocates, the "buncher". Fred Hodgins, owner of Hodgins Kennels of Howell, is one of two class B dealers (the kind who purchases dogs and cals from pounds for resale or profit) in Michigan. At $4 per dog and S2 per cat. Hodgins buys un­ wanted animals from the Barry County Animal Shelter and other pounds around the state to provide colleges, universities and other research facilities with experimental specimens. Last year alone. 68,000 animals were used in research experiments in Michigan, not in­ cluding rats and mice. Of that number. 8,900 were dogs, 2,250 were cats. Others included rabbits (26,000), guinea pigs (17,400), hamsters, (5,800) primates (1,450) and wild animals (6,300). Animals found not suitable for research such as vicious dogs — many which are pit bulls — are put to death by Hodgins. He then preserves the carcasses at his Great Lakes Biological Company. The carcasses are then often sold to high school biology classes. Animal rights groups object to the sale of pound animals for research, claiming that the dogs and cats are victims of repetitive testing. "Any viable research is done on purposebred animals," said Mary Jane Straley, head of the Barry County Humane Society. "So many of these tests are repeated that don't need to be." Straley said many colleges and universities duplicate testing because they do not share information. "Once you’ve proven a fact, you don't need to repeat it,” Straley said. “These research places can share information. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) wants a lot of these things tested but there's alternative methods, too." "Research has helped all of us," she add­ ed, "but I'm not for pound seizure." Pound seizure has been banned in 11 states, and there is currently a bill pending in the United States Senate and House of Represen­ tatives that, if passed, would eliminate the sale of pound animals for research. "The World Health Organization Council of Europe and the International Organization of Medical Sciences recommends against the use of shelter animals," explained Kay Doyle of the Barry County Humane Society and the Battle Creek-based Concern for Critters group. "They feel mongrel dogs and cats arc bad studies for precise research." Doyle said abandoned animals arc poor specimens for genetic research because their family histories are not known. Straley noted that of all biomedical research conducted (testing of cancer drugs, etc.), less than one percent of those animals used come from animal shelters. Dr. William Beierwaltcs of the Michigan Society for Medical Research noted that the remaining 99 percent arc rodents. Larger animals — dogs and cats — arc used often in cardio-vascular research, he said. "That is probably the number one killer of human beings in the United States," said Bcicrwaltes. "The public demands that research be done." Animal rights groups, however, such as the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), the Animal Legal Defense Fund and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, report "hideous" and "nonvalid" testing. One reports that a former shelter dog ended up in a Department of Defense center where dogs were being used as targets in a wound lab to test high-powered weapons. Others say animals arc subjects of product testing where floor wax. detergent, oven cleaner and other household products are forced into the eyes, stomachs and mouths of cals and dogs (mostly beagles). Literature from the those groups claim the animals arc not given pain killers and convul­ sions. hemorrhaging, violent vomiting and death often result. They also cite alleged cases of phsychological and behavioral research tests that are reported to be "just as traumatic to the animals." Beierwaltcs calls such reports myths, and said animal research is being portrayed as a "Frankenstein" type of activity. "No one’s putting oven cleaner in (animals’) eyes. That’s absolutely absurd. It’s a myth that plays on their feelings and it’s ab­ solutely silly," he said. "The benefits we get from research are so far-reaching that it permeates almost every aspect of our lives." Beierwaltcs said his organization is made up of a group of scientists who arc concerned for the welfare of animals in medical research and its basic function is to educate the public regarding viable experiments. "It draws from all universities, hospitals, research institutes and pharmaceutical com­ panies." he noted. "Much of what you hear is very inflam­ matory." he explained. “To many people, this is like talking about religion. The Humane Society seems to foster this idea that research labs are places where people sit around torturing animals. Many of these places far exceed the quality of many humane societies and animal shelters." He said that most of the people working with the animals are veterinarians in training at Michigan State University, Wayne State University and other schools. "People who are working with them have a high level of competency," he said. "Research is highly scrutinized. The federal government has very strict guidelines in terms of what can and can’t be done." Beierwaltes said in Solidimitc (a drug to help women in pregnancy) testing in the 1950s and 1960s, animals were not used and babies were bom with birth defects. • “If it had been tested, it never would have been used on humans." he said. "That’s one reason why it requires such extensive testing. The techniques we use today have all been tested on animals. It’s essential if we want to continue to have the use of medicine that we use animals." Beierwaltcs said that banning the use of animals for testing in England has caused research to nearly halt in that country and that it takes about six months to obtain a permit to use animals. "If you stop using shelter animals, that will actually increase the animal population because they would be forced to use purposebred animals." he said. "The killing of animals in pounds is an absolute waste of their lives." Dealers like Hodgins and research laboratories are governed by the Animal Welfare Act of 1966 as four times ammended. explained Tom Rippy, area inspector for the United States Department of Agriculture Veterinary Services Divison. According to Rippy. Hodgins is required to keep records of when and where he picks up dogs and cats and when and where he disposes of them. "The (animals) have to have an identifica­ tion with a dealer number on them and one that identifies that particular animal, the date it was picked up. the kind of animal, its colors and distinguishing characteristics. All that goes into his records." Rippy said. Hodgins and dealers like him have to main­ tain the animals for a minimum of five days before they can be sold or transferred to another facility. Rippy said an animal can be traced from the animal shelter to its final destination due to the attached identification numbers, and that routine inspections ensure those rules are adhered to. Once in the laboratory, the researcher must meet minimum USDA regulations. Those regulations, however, are in the process of change, Rippy said. "The proposal now is to require more ac­ countability on the type of research that is be­ ing done," he said. "They’re supposed to check literature and see if the experiment has been done before. The agency is trying to make researches more responsible, to meet minimum standards. They would have to set up an animal use committee for doing inspec­ tions to be sure they arc in compliance with the regulations and review the research prac­ tices to ensure humane care and that the minimum number of animals are being used to reach the goal." Rippy said all publicly funded research labs (like Michigan State University, University of Michigan. Wayne State University) must be registered with the USDA and that inspec­ tions, starting in 1988, will be conducted once each year. (Labs and dealer facilities were previously checked nearly three times a year). Pre-licensing inspections are completed in which Rippy evaluates the housing, lighting, feeding and watering, the number of employees, whether a vet is on call and other factors affecting the well-being of the animals. During the routine inspections, records are checked and researchers are assessed to be sure they arc not repeating experiments and that the animals arc treated humanely. Rippy said. "They can not be used for more than one major surgery.” he said. "After that surgery, the animal may be released to the public or be used for some type of non-invasive type of testing — for instance, to see how some flea powder works or some type of behavioral study." He added that many dogs and cats are used in veterinary training, teaching students how to peform surgeries such as spaying and neutering. Rippy also noted that animals have been used for the testing of saccharin and NutraSwcet. among other products. Rippy said in his four-and-a-half-years as inspector, he has not found any cases of mistreated animals. "An animal shelter lias two purposes,” argued Humane Society member Doyle in a 1985 letter to the Barry County Board of Commissioners, which governs the local dog pound. "First, the shelter exists to house and care for homeless animals from the day of ar­ rival to the last day....Individuals are not in­ formed by the shelter staff that the dog or cat may be sold to research dealers." Buying animals from the pound on a weekly basis last year. Hodgins purchased 738 Barry County dogs and cats last year, providing a revenue of nearly 52,000 to the county. County Commissioner P. Richard Dean said that the money is returned to the pound's operating budget. "The word 'shelter' and public confidence arc jeopardized. The last day of the animal’s stay they are collected, sold and resold to an uncertain fate anf to who knows what type of stress and suffering," Doyle said. She went on to point out that "when in­ dividuals realize that animals arc indeed sold to dealers for eventual research subjects, they would rather abandon the animals with the il­ lusory belief they will find good homes. These animals form wild dog packs that threaten humans, livestock and wildlife, and more puppies and kittens are bom in the wild, in­ creasing the stray population." She noted that residents, in turn, would not utilize the shelter, they will instead take the unwanted pets to another shelter not practic­ ing pound release. "So bad public relations and the loss of public support is really not worth the cost in revenue of (then $1,500) to pound release," she said. She did note that animals at the shelter are kept in a clean environment, and sta'rmcnts and posters on the walls are positive signs. Other positive steps to curb overpopulation would be an effective adoption program to screened responsible homes for a fee of about 515 per dog and $10 per cat with same for puppy or kitten. Secondly, add a $15 deposit fee toward neutering or spaying onto the adoption fee that will be refunded with the presentation of a signed veterinarian certificate. "Thus, the animals will leave the shelter, be neutered by a specific time and not breed unwanted puppies and kittens that will even­ tually be brought to the shelter or abandon­ ed," Doyle said. "For example, at the Huron Valley Humane Society Shelter in Washtenaw County where they have had a comprehensive adopt-neuter system in place for 10 years, the number of animals received has dropped from nearly 20,000 in 1975 to under 10,000 in 1985.” She added that a license differential rewar­ ding those who spay or neuter their animals and penalizing those who don't could be effective. The Barry County Board of Commissioners took no action on Doyle’s recommendations, and some commissioners have since noted that they support animal research. “I feel strongly there’s a need for research," Commissioner Dean said. Three students are National Merit finalists Robert VanderVeen said he can’t remember any time that Hastings has had three students named finalists in the National Merit Scholar­ ship Corp, competition. But it happened this year. Peter J. De Vault, Jonathon L. Harmon and Aaron P. Moskalik have all reached finalist status in the national competition. They join 13,000 students from across the United Stales who are vying for 6,000 scholarships. VanderVeen. director of educational ser­ vices for Hastings and former principal at the high school, said it's unusual for a school the size of Hastings to have three finalists in NMSC. “1 think it reflects favorably on the school," he said. "And it reflects favorably on the students because it recognizes their achievements. I'm sure a lot of it is a reflec­ tion on their families (who) place an emphasis on academics." DeVault, the son of Doug and Gayle Marsh of 801 W. Bond St., is currently studying in West Germany as a foreign exchange student through the Congress Bundestag program. Near Bonn, where he is staying, he is active in the school jazz band and travels often. At Hastings High School, he participated in the Biology Club, jazz, marching and concert bands, the Humanities Club, track, cross country and the downhill ski club. His mother said he plans to go to the University of Michigan to study math and physics research and possibly music. Harmon is the son of Freda and John Morgan of 673 Terry Lane. He has been in lhe high school band for four years, has played in the jazz band, was a member of the track team, the downhill ski club and the travel club. He plans to go to Olivet Nazarene Universi­ ty in Kankaec. Ill., to study business administration. Moskalik is the son of James and Judy Moskalik of 4186 Center Rd. He has been a member of the computer club, the Humanities Club and Lhe National Honor Society. He competed in the Science Olympiad for two years and lhe Michigan Mathematics competi­ tion for one year. He was also twice accepted to the Academically Talented Youth Program, an accelerated math course. He is considering either Michigan State University or Western Michigan University to study engineering. Hastings NMSC finalists and their parents who gathered with principal Steve Harbison are (front row, from left) Judy Moskalik, Aaron Moskalik, Jon Harmon, Freda Morgan (back row) Steve Harbison, Doug Marsh, Gayle Marsh and John Morgan. Supermarkets evolving into mini-malls SAN FRANCISCO (AP)- The supermarket is rapidly evolving from a large grocery store into a one-stop-shopping mini mall where customers can buy not only their dinner but flowers for the table and a video movie for later, industry executives said Thursday. Already being tested in the United States are several European-model “hypermarkets," a combination supermarket and department store where shoppers purchase not only the steak but the refrigerator to put it in. And just around the corner are electronic labels, digital information systems and automated stores such as lhe Atlanta supermarket that is the first to operate without cashiers, said representatives of the Food Marketing Institute, meeting in San Francisco. The changing supermarket reflects both the new American family, in which both parents work, and advances in computer technology, said Timothy M. Hammonds, senior vice president of the Washington D.C.-based institute, "Customers expect to select from a variety of foods, but they also want the convenience of flowers for the table, a video for after dinner, gifts, a can of motor oil, a book of stamps, and some extra cash for the weekend,” said Hammonds. "If you want to know what is happening in American society, look at lhe supermarket." Technological changes have made possible sophisticated scanner coding that allows a supermarket to analysis profits for each product, said Hammonds. The grocery industry has responded to increased health awareness among Americans by creating shelf labeling showing the calorie, cholesterol and sodium content of foods, he said. The typical supermarket is 50 percent larger than 10 years ago and offers 20,000 types of items - double the number in 1976 usually arrange^ in a collection of boutiques, Hammonds said. The majority of Americans now buy their prescription drugs at the supermarket rather than the pharmacy, according tc figures compiled by the institute, a trade association representing supermarkets and their wholesalers. During 1987, Americans spent S76O million on microwavable foods, an increase of 64 percent over the previous year, and an indication of the "explosion" in convenience foods, liammonds said. The supermarkets now have 30 percent of the take-out food market, selling items such as salad bars, sandwiches and partially cooked steaks. "In my parent’s generation, convenience carried guilt," said Hammonds. “You weren't really starting from scratch. But convenience foods allow you to put a high-quality meal on the table and give you the scarcest commmodity of all - time to do something else with your family.” The grocery industry has a profit margin under 2 percent and employed about 3.5 million people in 1985, up from 2.4 million in 1973, institute figures indicate. The supermarket of the future will include computer shopping, in which customers order from their homes by computer and the groceries are delivered, said Hammonds. Hypermarkets have opened in Dallas and Cincinnati and another will open soon in Philadelphia, but industry officials said they are experimental. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 25, 1988 — Page 13 Hastings man sentenced to six months for several drunk driving-related offenses A Hastings man who pleaded guilty to several drunk driving-related offenses was sentenced last week in Barry County Circuit Court to six months in jail and two year’s probation. Terry L. Horton, of 441 W. Mill St, was also ordered to attend intensive alcohol counseling at the conclusion of his jail term. Horton, 32, was arrested in December and initially charged with operating under the influence of alcohol, second and third offenses. A conviction on charges of third-offense drunk driving carries a maximum penalty of not less than one year nor more than five years in prison and a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $5,000. • In a plea-bargain arrangement, lhe prosecutor’s office agreed to drop the third-offense charge in exchange for Horton’s guilty pleas to the second offense charge, and to charges of driving with open alcohol and driving with a suspended license. Prior to sentencing, Horton's attorney, David Tripp, told the court that the one-year sentence recommended by the probation department was too high for the offense. "It’s clear from the report that my client has an alcohol problem," Tripp said. "I'm not sure the report deals with that I think something more appropriate would be 90 days in jail and a period of probation and significant alcohol counseling." In his own defense, Horton said, "I wish it never had happened." Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming also ordered Horton to pay Sl'X) in court costs and revoked his license for two years. He also sentenced Horton to two 90-day jail sentences on the open intoxicants and suspended license charges. Under Michigan law, both will run concurrent with the six-month sentence. In other court business: A Plainwell man who pleaded guilty to third-degree attempted criminal sexual conduct was sentenced last week to one year in jail and three years' probation. John T. Marshall, 27, of 6133 Rook Rd., was also ordered to pay court costs of $500 and have mental health or substance abuse counseling as directed by his probation agent Originally charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a mentally incapable relative, Marshall accepted a plea bargain from the prosecutor's office earlier this month and pleaded guilty to third-degree attempted criminal sexual conduct. Prior to sentencing last Tuesday, Marshall's attorney, Jeffrey Hampel, said his client was unaware at the time of the incidents that he was legally related to the woman, who turned out to be his step-grand niece. "It seems to me that a person going to jail has to have a layman's undersanding that what you did was wrong," Hampel said. "I think people oqght to understand in advance that what they're doing is wrong or immoral." Hampel asked for leniency for his elicit, who Hampel said is also handicapped. "My client has a demonstrated handicap that would prevent him from leading a normal life," Hampel said. Nevertheless, he said, Marshall has been employed and now has the possibility of finding full-time employment with a paving company. In his own defense, Marshall repeated his attorney's statement that he didn't know he was legally related to the woman. "I had no idea I was doing wrong, because if I had any idea, I wouldn't have done it," he said. "I can honestly say that" But in handing down his sentence, Deming said the issue was not about the blood relation but that Marshall had pleaded guilty to engaging in criminal sexual conduct with a mentally ill person. In addition to the jail sentence, probation and costs, Deming ordered Marshall to have no contact with the victim during his three-year probationary period. A motion to file an habitual offender charge in the case of Jody L. Rollins was denied last week by Judge Deming. Rollins, of 127 E. Walnut St, Hastings, was arrested in November on charges of selling marijuana in Tyden Park to an undercover police officer. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley sought to charge that Rollins, 19, had another criminal matter from another county. "The prosecutor’s office of this county was unaware that Mr. Rollins had another conviction pending in another place," Crowley said. He told the court he did not find out about the matter until the county probation department told him on Jan. 19. When Rollins was first arrested in November, his previous conviction did not appear in the Law Enforcement Information Network records, Crowley said. But Rollins' attorney, Michael McPhillips asked Deming to deny the request, explaining that state law requires that an habitual offender charge be filed within 14 days after the initial arraignment Furthermore, McPhillips said, the county sheriffs department knew that Rollins had previously been in trouble with the law in Wexford County. Agreeing with McPhillips, Deming denied the motion. "My problem is we have a police agency involved that fails to keep the prosecutor advised of all there is to know about a person who’s been arrested,” he said. Last month a trial day of Feb. 29 was set for Rollins on the four-year felony offense charge. In December, he stood mute to charges of selling marijuana in Tyden Park on two separate occasions last summer. A motion to disqualify Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster from presiding at the trial of a Hastings man accused of selling cocaine was denied last week by Deming. The motion, which claimed that Shuster was biased against the defendant, was previously denied by Shuster, who was originally assigned lhe case. Gene S. Waller, of 916 Lakeview Dr., Hastings was charged with two counts of selling cocaine and one count of selling marijuana. Each of the cocaine charges are punishable by up to 20 years in prison and/or a $25,000 fine. The marijuna charge carries a maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or a $2,000 fine. Trial was originally set for Nov. 2, but Waller, who was on bond, did not appear in court and a berxh warrant was issued for his arrest. In court in December, Waller, 37, told Shuster that he did not appear in court that day because his wife had suffered a nervous breakdown. Shuster then increased Waller's bond from $25,000 to $250,000. In court last week, Waller’s attorney, Joel Whetstone, told the court that Shuster was biased because Waller missed the court appearance. Whetstone also said the chief witness against Waller wu a triend of Shuster’s, and that police had told Shuster that Waller had allegedly made threats against the judge. "Perhaps none of the factors taken separately are significant, but the four taken together should result in disqualification for Judge Shuster," Whetstone said. Responding to the charges, Crowley said Shuster did know of die witness because he lives in Shuster's neighborhood. But Shuster had already stated in court that he doesn’t know him personally, Crowley said. Secondly, Crowely said, Waller had already testified that he didn't make a threat against Shuster, and Shuster had said in court that he believed Waller. Saying he accepted Shuster*s word that he didn't know the witness and believed Waller's statement concerning the threat, Deming denied lhe motion to disqualify Shuster from hearing the case. "I think ii Mr. Waller had in fact threatened the judge, then I could see how he might be biased," Deming said. "But Mr. Waller testified that he didn't threaten the judge, and Judge Shuster said he believed him." Trial was to begin this week. A man who helped two friends lift a stolen motor boat engine into the back of a car was sentenced last week to 11 months in jail and five-years* probation. James L. Franks, 28, who has three prior felony convictions, was sentenced following *•’ guilty plea to charges of attempted .eceiving and concealing stolen property. That charge carried a maximum penalty of 2 1/2 yean in prison and/or a $1,250 fine. Franks, formerly of 416 E. South St, Hastings, pleaded guilty to the attempted charge in exchange for the prosecutor's promise to drop charges of receiving and concealing stolen property and larceny over COMMISSION ORDER .,,,,.. (Under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) STURGEON SIZE LIMIT The Natural Resources Commission, at its meeting on October 7, 1983. under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended, ordered that no sturgeon may be taken or possessec from the waters of this state of a length less than 50 inches for a period of five years beginning January 1, 1984, through March 31,1989. Jacob A. Hoefer, Chairperson Natural Resources Commission John M. Robertson Executive Assistant Countersigned: Ronald O. Skoog, Director Department of Natural Resources $100. Franks also agreed to testify against his co-defendants in the case. Prior to sentencing, Franks’ attorney, Michael McPhillips, said his client's involvement in lhe theft was minimal. "What Mr. Franks did was help put a stolen motor in a trunk. That was his total involvement, ” McPhillips said. "He didn't help steal it. He didn't lie about this. He didn't hide it." On his own behalf, Franks told the court he didn't know the engine was stolen until after he helped put it in the car. He admitted he didn’t report lhe crime to the police, but he said he didn't realize how serious an offense that was. "At the time I didn’t know it was such a large crime to hold back what I knew," he said. "If I had known I wouldn't have held ii back." But Deming said that was no excuse for his participation. "If I was the owner of that boat, I would be so angry I'd go through the ceiling," he said. "If you hadn't helped them lift the boat into the car, it might have still been there." Deming ordered Franks to pay $300 in court costs and $2,500 in restitution, which may be deducted from restitution to be assessed his co-defendants at a later date. In sentencing Franks to a five-year term of probation, Deming told him if he violated the conditions of his probation he would likely be sent to prison. "Pm going to give you the key to prison in your pocket," Deming said, referring to the lengthy probation term. "You're going to go to prison unless you clean up your act" A request for a habitual offender charge was denied by Deming last week in the case of Randy Lafaut, 34. of 1002 N. Ferris SL, Hastings. Lafaut was arrested last fall on charges of attempting to obtain a controlled substance by fraud and obtaining a controlled substance with a false prescription. The first charge is punishable by not more than two years in state prison or not more than one year in county jail. The second is a The prosecutor’s office had requested a habitual offender charge for Lafaut, who allegedly has five out-of-state felony convictions. But Deming denied the motion because the state Supreme Court requires habitual offender charges to be filed within two weeki after arraignment. Story corrections: A story in last week's Hastings Banner said John D. Howe of Nashville was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court to 12 months in jail instead of a 3 1/2- to 5-year prison term for drunk driving, second offense. The story said Howe had reached a plea bargain with the prosecutor to plead guilty to drunk driving, second offense, in exchange for the dismissal of the original charge of drunk driving, third offense. But the story neglected to say that the 3 1/2- 5-year prison term was the penalty for the third offense charge. Since Howe was found guilty of the second-offense charge, the 12-month jail sentence was the maximum possible penalty for the offense. The Banner regrets lhe omission. A thirsty lad in Fribourg, where there are many fountains from which to choose, as seen in Swizerland Fantasia', a color-lravel film presentation put on by the Hastings Kiwanis Club. Travel series to be at new location Friday iO tk Curt Matson will be narrating his travelogue this Friday at lhe Hastings High School lecture hall. Local Birth Announcements IT’S A GIRL Judy and Christofer Armstrong, Hastings. Feb. 24, 8:15 a.m., 8 lbs., 316 ozs. Stephanie Marie, bom to Kim and Gary Garlingcr, Feb. 3 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne Ind., 9 lbs., 3 ozs. Jon and Judy Faught of Parsons, Tennessee are proud to announce the birth of Jennifer Nichole on Feb. 12, 9 lbs.. 13 ozs., 22 inches long at Jackson Madison General Hosptial, Tennesee. She is welcomed home by her four year old sister Jessica. Grandparents are Walbom and Jaunita Hickerson of Holiday Tennesee and Joyce Faught of Hastings, MI. rrsABOY Seth Eli Barlow, bom to Nathan Leo Barlow and Vicki Karen Langford Barlow of Rison, Arkansas, Feb. 10, 2:46 p.m., 8 lbs.. 1 oz., 21 inches long, at Baptist Medical Center, Little Rock. Arkansas. Grandparents: Mrs. Billie Langford and the late Wardell Langford of Kingsland, Arkansas. Mrs. Nell Banks Bartow of Jasper, Alabama and Mr. and Mrs. Louis and Kay Bartow of Hastings. In a separate article published in last week’s Banner, a story said the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office had unsuccessfully sought to charge David A. Woltjer of Hastings as an habitual offender with five out-of-state felony convictions. The story said incorrectly that Woltjer has several felony convictions in Missouri and Texas on charges of armed robbery, grand larceny, felonious theft and obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. Woltjer, however, does not have the five out-of-state felony convictions listed in the story. That information given in the article applies to another defendant who has charges pending on a separate matter in Barry County Circuit Court. The Banner regrets the error. “1 never thought I'd enjoy losing weight, but I did at Diet Center. I really looked forward to my daily weigh-ins. It was so reward­ ing to see the pounds slip MaryJane Keehn away. “When I lost 20 pounds, my husband brought me flowers.’ He was proud of the way I set my goal and reached it. “I was happy and he was happy for me.” Whether you want to lose ten pounds or 100, call Diet Center today. We can change vour life — NOTICE Wayne Miller, Supervisor 16th century Bear Clock, Barenplatz square on market day, lady police officers directing traffic and Tierpark Zoo. Viewers can watch a family al haying time in the Lauterbrunncn Valley and witness the making of five-story marine diesel engines. They will see bread being baked in a great stone oven as well as take a peek at the Piz Gloria Restaurant. 9,744 feet above sea level, one of Europe’s most magnificent Alpine panoramas. This feature on Switzerland, one of the world's most photogenic countries, will reveal its quiet, mountainous areas as well as it bustling city and industrial centers. From the wild flowers of spring to the chill of winter, viewers also will see watchmaking in the world’s oldest and most exclusive factory. A spectacular 450-foot high fountain (one of the world’s largest), an international folklore festival, winter sports, the famed bear pits of Bern, swans feeding on the shore of Lake Zurich, the Lion of Lucerne in all its sculpted drama and the emerald green waters of Verzasca Valley are all part of "Switzerland Fantasia." The film has been called an unforgettable journey of culture, beauty, drama and humor. Other travel films Matson has put together include "The Romance of Austria," "The Three Faces of Mexico," "Arizonia Suite," North to Alaska" and “The Ozark Experience.” “AH of a sudden, my husband started bringing me flowers.” BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Review will hold its organiza­ tional meeting in the office of the supervisor on TUESDAY, MARCH 8.1988 at 9:00 A.M. to review the new assessment roll. The public meeting will begin: MARCH 14,15 & 16 at 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Baltimore Township Hall, 6424 Bedford Ro. Call 945-9157 for appointment. Those with ap­ pointment will be given preference as to time. MULT: AG 0.85763, COM 1.00000, IND 1.00000. RES 1.02350, DEV 1.0000 & ALL PER 1.0000. ALL MEETINGS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. From Switzerland's panoramic Matterhorn to the country’s cosmopolitan city of Geneva, viewers of the next Hastings Kiwanis travelogue will get a glimpse of one of Europe's smallest nation's nestled in the Alps. This month’s travelogue on Friday. Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. will have a different location. "Switzerland Fantasia" will be shown at the lecture hall of Hastings High School. Guests should enter through the middle set of doors on the front or north side of the building. The change in location is necessary this month because of a scheduling conflict at Central Auditorium during the high school choir’s presentation of “Anything Goes" that same evening. Curt Matson, film producer, photographer, actor, will narrate the special trip to Switzerland. He has traveled to much of the world and has lectured to hundreds of audiences throughout the United States and Canada with his personally produced travel-adventure films. He is a native Californian with over a quarter of a century of entertainment media experience. During his theatrical days, he performed dozens of lead roles in plays, musical com­ edies, film and television. The film to be shown in Hastings includes ages-old castles and modem new ski country; chalets and cowherds, cheese factories and outdoor concerts. A trio to Bcm. the Swiss capital, reveals the Center* The weight lossprofessionals C 1988 Diet Center, inc Call Today 948-4033 for FREE Consultation 1615 South Bedford Road, M-37 (Next to Cappon Oil), Hastings, Ml Ph. 948-4033 • Or call our other Diet Center in Plainwell Ph. 685-6881 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 25. 1988 . The HASTINGS BANNER — Call <616) 948-8051 .. ADS lost & r ound 1 hank You 11 dip Wanted FOUND: Female beagle, N Broadway and Willitts Rd area. About 1 year old. 948-2216 CARD OF THANKS A very special thank you to all my relatives, friends and neigh­ bors, local and away for the many cards, phone calls, flow­ ers, gifts, dinners and to my family for a special 80th birth­ day. Thanks again. Ruth Varney DENTAL BUSINESS MANAGER/ RECEPTIONIST: Experience preferred. A special position for a top notch career minded indivi­ dual. Send resume to Ad# 297 c/o The Reminder, PO Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058.________ R us iness Sentices CHILD CARE: Ages 6 weeks to 12 yean. 6:30a.m.-6:30p.m., Mon.-Fri., year around. Excel­ lent staff, beautiful spacious facility, nurse on duty, rcasonable rates, in Hastings. 945-2533 CARD OF THANKS “Many thanks to all our friends in Hastings who remem­ bered us with those beautiful cards forour fiftieth anniversary. We’ll never forget you." Jim and Marie Wothcrspoon PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 SEWING MACHINE SERVICE: all makes and models, all work guaranteed, free estimates. Call Lyle Thomas at Advantage Business Machines 948-2073. 15 years experience. Pick up and delivery possible.__________________ ror Rent APARTMENT FOR RENT: Clean one bedroom upstairs living quarters, located on S. Jefferson, Hastings. Perfect for single career person, $30C per month includes gas, plus $300 security deposit, refer­ ences & credit report Not suit­ able for children or pets. Respond to AD# 294 C/O Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, MI. 49058. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 it anted WANTED: 264 Winchester MAG XTR. 726-1325 before noon or 726-0341 anytime. Nurse Aid Classes Two week's classroom clinical certification course. Potential employment upon suc­ cessful completion. No cost for this class. Classes will start March 14. Limited enroll­ ment. Apply in person at... Thornapple Manor 4700 NASHVILLE RD.. HASTINGS EMPLOYMENT OPPOR­ TUNITY: Four year degree in business or related discipline required. Send resume to person­ nel manager, Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court SL, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. EOE INCOME OPPORTUNITY: wonderful part-time business managed in your home. Distri­ butors needed for children's cassette tapes, which build self­ esteem, character strength and promote safety. Help save our children. For more information, 616-772-3863._____________ LIKE TO WORK IN CONSTRUCTION? We have several openings in new unit. Heavy equipment operaton, carpenters, plumbers, and elec­ tricians, no experience neces­ sary. We pay you while you learn. Call (616) 731-5520 or if long distance, 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard.____________________ LP GAS DEALER needs part­ time person for office clerk. Please send resume to 1480 W. Green SL, Hastings, MI. 49058. TEXAS REFINERY CORP, needs mature person now in Hastings area. Regardless of experience, write A.D. Hopkins, Box 711, Fort Worth, TX. 76101.____________________ TRUCK DRIVERS, over the road-48 states. Must have three yean verifiable all season driv­ ing experience. Equal opportun­ ity employer. M/F. Apply in person at Fineline Freight Ways, 435 E. Mill, Hastings, 9-5 daily. 945-2771. LIFE attendants from Hastings are (from left) Steve Cotant, Hazel Brown, AFA President Lou Spano, Barb DeDecker, Kathy Brown and George Brown of Brown's Custom Interiors In Hastings. Brown’s Custom Interiors awarded industry certification Hazel Brown, Steve Cotant. George Brown, Barbara DeDecker and Kathy Ann Brown of Brown’s Custom Interiors have been awarded certification as a Floorcovering Fashion Consultant by the American Floor­ covering Association (AFA). Certificates were presented in January dur­ ing LIFE, The Largest International Floor­ covering Exposition, at The Merchandise Mart, in Chicago. Lou Spano, president of AFA, presented the certificates to more than 200 retailers and retail salespeople who com­ pleted the program. Seventh Michigan Antiquarian Book The CFFC program was developed to pro­ vide retail personnel with lhe knowledge they need to help customers make informed and appropriate fashion decisions about floor coverings of all kinds. To cam the certificate, participants attended several floor covering fashion seminars by industry experts, and ob­ tained additional, in-depth product informa­ tion from floor covering showrooms at The Merchandise Mart. "CFC retailers are better prepared to help consumers make a fashion-wise floor cover­ ing purchase they can coordinate with their furnishings and their lifestyles.” said AFA President Lou Spano. and Papar Show 10D0 to 5DO Sunday. Fetauary M, 19M Laming GMc CM. 506 W. Atogm, La/wng Admission-11.00 OwraODeefoft Ho: 307 E. Gand Raw Am.. E. Umting. Ml 4023 (117)332-0112 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Part-Time or Every Other Weekend We are looking for sorreone with leader­ ship skills to work in our geriatric facility. We offer health insurance and vacation benefits for part-time. Competitive wages. Thornapple Manor - WANTED - | 945-2407 ... Call for Appointment SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES FREE ESTIMATES SALES and SERVICE Phone 948-2073 Lyle L. Thomas Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 • Calculators Dictation Equipment • Cash Registers Typewriters • Copiers All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For youn.. • Individual Health • Farm • Business • Group Health • Retirement • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property \ • Auto • Motorcycle 8 Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, OAVEot 945-3412 REAL ESTATE SINCE 1940 MILLER m REAL ESTATE I kJ Ken Miller, C.R.B . C.R.S. Hastings (616) 945-5182 REALTOR CAR & TRUC PAIR Bndrus^a? .d# H astings 1436 3. Hanover St.. Hasting*, Mich. 40058 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Sanrict Hears: Mondoy 8 to 6 Tuesdoy Fndoy B to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA cEinu aotm rum xinin Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parte. BARRY COUNT'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! COMMUNITY ANNOUNCE­ MENT The regular monthly board meeting of the Barry County Mental Health Service will be held on Thursday, March 3, 1988 at 8am in the conference room. A public hearing regard­ ing the annual budget will be held immediately fallowing the meeting. Any interested person is invited to attend.________ To maintain and calibrate a variety of electronic test equipment, tape decks and fixtures. Experience required with both vacuum tube and solid state equipment. An understanding of tape recording fundamentals is desirable. j ( | ) ) Respond to ... The Reminder, c/o Ad #295 / / ROLLER NOTICE of PUBLIC HEADING SKATING AWARDS for the February Class will be held Saturday, 1:10 pm at the Hastings Roll-ARama. Bring cameras, Grandpa­ rents and friends. Skating after awards until 2:05 pm.______ FEBRUARY BEGINNER CLASSES. Begins Saturday, February 6th; at the Hastings Roll-A-Rama. 12:35 pjn.-2:05 p.m. Skates included. Age 13 & under. Cl’ss runs 4 weeks. Need not attend all sessions. Awards presented upon completion of each skill level at Awards Prose­ natation, February 27th at 1:10 p.m. Weekly $230 admission includes skate rental & awards. Parents requested to stay entire time during first lesson young­ ster attends. Parents skate free. Sign up by phone or in person during Roll-A-Rama hours. 948-2814, 945-2872. ROLLER SPEED SKATING classes Saturdays; Jan 2 thru Feb. 27. 12:05pm-12:35pm 50< each week. Includes skate rental. Awards presented Feb. 27, 12:30pm. Need not attend all classes. Class comes before rergular beginner’s classes. Parent or authorized adult must be present for youngsters to skate during the speed skating sessions, for those 17 and under. No age limit. Youngster competes against others of same ability and age. Advanced skaters welcomed for this session. Skater should arrive 15 min. early to be ready to skate at ' 12:05pm. Skater should be able to skate without assistance. Tiny Tots welcomed. 948-2814 or 945-2872. TO THE DELTON taxpayers ~ and concerned parents regarding weather conditions. The Delton Kellogg School Board meeting will be held March 14. AU concerned citizens should attend. Cathy Liceaga / or *»«/<■ FARM ALL SUPER C TRAC­ TOR 12 VOLT SYSTEM, GOOD RUBBER, GOOD PAINT, RUNS VERY GOOD, $900. HEAVY DUTY SNOW PLOW AND TIRE CHAINS $13 FOR ALL THREE. CALL BEFORE 9:00 p.m. 948-8778 FIREWOOD FOR SALE: $100 dump truck full unsplit, pickup load, S60 split & deliv­ ered. Call anytime 891-8756. GUITAR AMPLIFIER, 50 walls, one year old, power to spare, $350, 948-8688 NEW TRAILER AXELS: 2 with brakes, 4 without brakes, used skirting for 14x60 trailer. Call 374-8377 after 4pm. Beverly and Larry Jordan (right) accept a check Friday for $276.50 from Hastings Superintendent Carl Scheessel and Northeastern Elementary Secretary Wlllo Fuhr. The check is the first of many installations being con­ tributed by Hastings school personnel. Fuhr suggested that Hastings teachers and other staff members donate through payroll deductions to the parents of Steve Jordan, a Hastings High School junior who is fighting cancer. Consequently, the Jordans will receive a check for $171.50 every two weeks or each time school employees are paid. The check given last week included one-time donations from staff members. Last week a fundraiser held by the student body at the high school reach­ ed the $5,000 mark. A drive was held In January, but money continues to be sent In. Schoessel said that although the Jordans have received money from the students’ fundraiser, he and others were concerned that the family might be in a tight financial situation when that money is used up. "This way, we thought we would help them make It through the year on a continuing financial basis," said Schoessel. The payments will continue through the rest of the school year, he said. Raise needed Electro-Mechanical Technician LPNs — RNs School staff pledges payments to Jordan Family of Hastings P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Cash...FAST! Advertise your don’t wants in the...BANNER CLASSIFIEDS! 948-8051 Board of Review NOTICE OF MEETING The Board of Review of the City ol Hastings will meet in the City Hall daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14 through April 1, 1988. The Board of Review will meet in the Assessors office to review the assessment roll. A taxpayer may protest to the Board of Review by letter, at 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The following is a temporary list of factors to be applied to the 1987 assessed values from the County Equalization Department for the 1988 assessments. RESIDENTIALCOMMERCIAL. INDUSTRIAL... PERSONAL Ratio .47.50 .49.89 .50.00 .50.00 Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 14, 1988 at 7:45 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chamber on Ordinance 207, an ordinance to amend Sections 10.21 through 10.28 of the Hastings City Code of 1970 to regulate the business of Street Vending and Peddling. A copy of the above ordinance is available for Inspection at City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. This notice is given pursuant to the provls'on of Act 207, P.A. of 1921 as amended. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk Orangeville Township BOARD of REVIEW The Orangeville Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall In Orangeville. Monday, March 14,1988, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 15,1988.1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. ...and as many other days’as necessary to finalize roll. Will accept comments by mail. Ratios and factor set by Barry County Equalization Department and Michigan State Tax Commission. Ratio Multiplier AGRICULTURE53.93 0.92713 COMMERCIAL50.00 1.00000 INDUSTRIAL 50 00 1.00000 RESIDENTIAL 45 00 1.11111 1.00000 PERSONAL 50.00 1.00000 TIMBER CUTOVER 50 00 DEVELOPMENTAL....................... 50 00 1.00000 Rutsell K. Stanton, Supervisor Claas --------- NOTICE---------PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETINGS NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, March 8, 1988 at the Prairieville Township Hall to receive and review the 1988 assess­ ment roll. FURTHER, NOTICE is hereby given to all persons liable to assessment lor taxes in Prairieville Township that the assessment roll will be subject to Inspection at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, In the village of Prairieville, on the following days: Monday, March 14, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 16. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Multiplier factor AG: .98912 COMM: 1.06610 IND: 1.000 RES: 1.06746 Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property as will, in their judgment, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. Roy Reck, Supervisor 30% OFpi FRlDAy SUND^eB Factor 1.05263 1.00220 1.00000 1.00000 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-03-03.pdf 6574229ae9bf516b281b02c56f5755f2 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBIAIY 121 SOUTH CHUBCH fflm ...wrap S could clinch conference title Story on Page 8 Story on Page 1 Local man in critical condition A 21-year-old Hastings man remains in critical condition at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids fallowing a one-car accident north of Nashville on Saturday. Todd Q Benton, of 1146 Chariton Dr., was taken to Pennock Hospital after the accident and later airlifted to Butterworth Hospital. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Benton, 21, was west bound on Thornapple Lake Road netr Hager Road when the accident occurred st 2:45 t.m. Saturday. Deputies said Benton left the south edge of the roadway, traveled 132 feet and struck a large tree south of the road. After hitting the tree, the 1987 Ford traveled another 30 feet before it came co rest facing south. Benton was wearing a seat belt at the time, deputies said. Wyatt faces larceny charges in court A Hastings man accused of using il­ legal tactics to sell water conditioners has been bound over to Barry County Circuit Court to face charges of larceny by conversion. At his preliminary exam Monday in 56th District Court, Bruce Wyatt, of 521 Middleville Rd., Hastings, pleaded guil­ ty to one count of larceny by conversion. Larceny by conversion is punishable by up to five years in prison and/or a $2,500 fine. In exchange for the guilty plea to oncharge, the prosecutor’s office agreed o drop four other larceny charges pending against Wyatt. Wyatt was arrested in December by Michigan State Police Irom the Hastings Post. Troopers charge that Wyatt used il­ legal tactics and high pressure sales techniques to sell water conditioners in the Barry County area Preliminary exam was initially set for Jan? 11 in district court. but the case was rescheduled several times while the in­ vestigation continued and plea­ bargaining negotiations were held, a spokeswoman in the prosecutor’s office said. He is scheduled to be arraigned on March 9 in circuit court. In addition to the tbove terms of the plea bargain, the prosecutor ’s office agreed not to charge Wyatt for any other offenses involving sa es of water condi­ tioners and softeners prior to Dec. 16. y/yatt also agreed to make full restitution. He remains free on a $4,000 bond. Story on Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings VOLUME 133. NO. 9 Banner THURSDAY, MARCH 3. 19B8 PRICE 25* Accused drug dealers arrested in Hastings 80-yr. old driver remains in hospital An 80-year-old driver, who td ’ police he has a bad eye, is in fair condition st Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after a one-car accident in Woodland Township on Saturday. Lawrence B. Gcrlinger, of 6112 Saddle Bag, Lake Odessa, was taken to Pennock Hospital and later airlifted tn Butterworth after the accident According to Barry County Sheriffs deputies, Gcrlinger was traveling west on Brown Road approaching M-50 at 12:40 p.m. when be drove straight through a curve and struck a tree. Gcrlinger, who was not wearing a seatbelt, told deputies he didn't know Ijpw it happened and said he may have blacked out Deputies said there was no indication that Gcrlinger had tried to use his brakes before hitting (he ’tree with his 1977 Ford. 3 ffiB Tragedy hits twice ' '1Local — man charged for Nashville man for death threat Spittoon reach led to auto accident Two 16-year-old boys were hurt in a one-vehicle rollover accident Saturday after the driver lost control of his track while reaching for his spittoon. Both Roy L. Lawson Jr., of 12288 East D. Ave., Richland, and Chris Geringer, of 1661 Bristol, Delton, sought their own treatment after the accident on Kellogg School Road near Gilkey Lake. Lawson told Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy George Howell he was driving south on Kellogg School Road at 2:20 p.m. when he reached for his chewing tobacco spit can. As he reached for it, his track wentoff the right aide of the road. Lawion said when he pulled back onto the pavement, be lost control, crossed the center line, left the road and rolled the 1967 Ford pickup over onto its top. Howell said both Lawson and Geringer were wearing belts at the time, and alcohol was not a factor in the accident MAR Art Fettig warms up to members of his audience in a special presentation Monday night at Central Elementary School. Fattig, a motivational speaker, was sponsored by area businesses and organizations to speak to Hastings students, teachers and parents, teaching them about self-love and how it can rub off on other people. For more photos and story, see page Hastings Building Products r among consolidated affiliates Hastings Building Products is one of six companies owned by Worldmark Group of North Palm Beach. Fl. included in a new af­ filiate organization called AmeriMark Building Products Inc. The new organization will take to market the various product lines of Hastings Building Products and the other companies, a move Worldmark officials hope will quadruple its market share in the home products industry by 1992. The move will not, however, result in the recall of any of the nearly 90 employees laid off from the Hastings company last November, officials said. "Basically nothing in Hastings will change as a result of the restructuring," said Worldmark spokesperson Mary Estes. "There will be no increase in production, no increase in the work force. It will have no ef­ fect on the Hastings situation. We will still be utilizing the facilities that exist. They will still be manufacturing the same products and distributing them." When asked about the reorganization. United Steelworkers Local 6390 President Bryon Armour had little comment. a breadth of products unparalleled in the highly fragmented home building products industry. "The value of this restructmg is to max­ imize the full potential of all our home building produc’ • operations and to position AmeriMark as a leader in the industry.” said Rhoads. The combined operation of AmeriMark employs a total of 500 people and occupies more than 750.000 square feet of manufactur­ ing space with annual sales of $150 million. Hastings Building Products has nearly 53 people. AmeriMark has begun 1988 by offering its customers more than 50 different siding pro­ files. grains, gauges and insulations. 11 dif­ Officials first suspected Wymer's Baltimore Township residence was a focal point for drug sales when an undercover officer was taken there last summer by a defendant arrested in the Oct. 1 drag bust, DeMott said. Later on Friday, Hasting police ended two months of investigation when they arrested two Three Rivers residents who police say had been traveling regularly to Hastings to sell marijuana. Troy L. Scanlon, also known as Troy Walker, was arraigned Saturday by 56th District Court Magistrate Glen Staup on one charge of delivery of marijuana. Continued on page 4 Substance Abuse Director fired Jim Grisham, director of Barry County Substance Abuse Services since September, has been discharged from his duties. The Substance Abuse Board voted 5-1, with one abstention, to fire Grisham "basically, because of a loss of confidence in his ad­ ministrative abilities, said Chairman Al Francik. Grisham's position was terminated Feb. 19, two days after the board'* action. He will receive severance pay equal to one month's salary and accrued vacation time, Francik said. Brian Shumway is temporarily handling directorship of the department which includes three other staff members. Substance Abuse Services also contracts with other profes­ sionals to provide services to clients. Grisham's firing “wa» just a lack of con­ fidence by the board in his administrative abilities,” Francik continued. "It was action we had to take to maintain the integrity of Barry County Substance Abuse.” Board member Deh Desrochers voted against discharging Grisham and member Dolores Mohn abstained. Grisham could not be reached for comment. Fire consumes two homes in separate incidents "This is the first I’ve heard of it,” Armour said Tuesday. “I figured something was up because they’ve been having a big meeting in Florida all week.” Armour said a company meeting is schedul­ ed to be held after the return of Hastings Building Products President Rowland Hall who was apparently attending the Worldmark meeting. But Bob Pyrznski, coating divisions manager, said he did not know whether Hall was at the Florida meeting. "I don’t know anything. There has been no information fed to me so I really cannot com­ ment,” Pyrzynski said. He did note that Hall would be returning on Monday. All product names under the six companys* brand names, as well as the trade names and management of each of the sales and marketing organizations, will be retained, said Estes in a news release. The companies included in the restructuring besides Hastings Building Products are Aluntark Corporation. Clark Building Pro­ ducts. Homelife Building Products. Homemark Building Products and Republic Building Products. The products made by these affiliated com­ panies arc now product lines manufactured within AmeriMark for targeted markets that include wholesale distributors, new home construction, remodelers, national retailers, small retailers, manufactured housing and modular housing. The products include aluminum and vinyl siding and accessories, coil coated products and metal processing. According to D. Dean Rhoads, president of Worldmark the combined efforts of the reorganizaiton "will result in greater manufacturing and marketing efficiencies and ferent soffits, eight fascias, 16 roof moldings, five gut’-T types and accessories and 45 colors of gutter and trim coil, Estes said. AmeriMark, which has one of the largest vertically integrated product lines in the in­ dustry, produces aluminum coil coating and roll forming and insulating, and offers one source for single truck delivery of all products. In addition to the product lines manufac­ tured by AmeriMark. AmeriMark has entered into a joint business arrangement with Chrysler Corporation for production and distribution of residential vinyl siding. The product is manufactured by Chrysler. AmcriMark’s administrative offices have been located to Detroit. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Winding up two separate investigations, local law enforcement officials Friday arrested four people believed to be long-time drag dealers in the Hastings area. Lengthy undercover and surveillance operations led to the unrelated twin arrests of four alleged marijuana dealers on Friday, officials said. In an early morning raid, officers from the Hastings Police and the Michigan State Police Departments arrested Timothy Wymer at his home on M-37 south of Cloverdale Road in Baltimore Township. Simultaneously, Barry County Sheriffs deputies and state troopers raided the home of Howard P. Wymer, located at 5028 S. Bedford Rd. in Hastings Township. Police recovered a small amount of marijuana from the Baltimore Township home and a "substantial quantity" of marijuana plus a shotgun from the other residence, said Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott of the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Timothy Wymer, 23, was arraigned Friday in 56th District Court cn four counts of delivery of marijuana and one count of conspiracy to deliver marijuana. His brother. Howard!"Wymer. 28, was arraigned Friday on charges of possession with intent to deliver, conspiracy to deliver marijuana, posession of a sawed-off shotgun, possession of a gun during the commission of a felony, and felony firearms. Both were released after posting S10.000 bonds. A district court preliminary exam date of March 7 was set for both cases. In a lengthy investigation that included four marijuana purchases in February, officials used a civilian to buy marijuana from the Wymers in several "controlled buys," DeMott said. In a controlled buy, the civilian making the purchase is strip searched before and after the purchase. The civilian's car is also searched before and after buying the drags, DeMott said. Andy Anderson is consoled by friend Sandy Rollins while his house burns Tuesday, in Nashville. by Shelly Suker A man whose young son died in a fire last year in Nashville returned from work Tues­ day to find his home in flames. Andrew Anderson, the father of four-yearold Andrew Joseph Anderson who perished in a January 1987 fire at his mother’s residence on Middle Street, himself became a victim of fire when his Nashville home was declared a total loss. No one was injured in the Tuesday blaze. Nashville firemen received a call to the house at 111 Casgrove St. at about 2:30 p.m., said Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Fire Chief Doug Yarger. Anderson had left for work in Marshall at about 2 p.m.. neighbors said. “He came into the store (Charlie’s South End Grocery) earlier and said This isn’t my day. My cat died this morning.’ ’’ said neighbor Doria Meehan. "He found it dead on the front porch.” "It makes me wonder if there was a gas leak.” said friend Sandy Rollins. Neighbor Russell Hocve said his relatives noticed the smoke and he summoned the fire department. Firemen battled the blaze for nearly four hours with manpower from the Hastings Fire Department. Yarger said. "We figure it started in the basement in the area beneath the kitchen," said Yarger. The exact cause has not been pinpointed, he add­ ed, and is being investigated by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. The blaze resulted in approximately $24,000 in damage to the insured home and its contents, said Yarger. Anderson was in the process of purchasing the home. Yarger said, and he had lived in it for about three years. In another fire on Saturday afternoon, a home owned by Johnny Mull of Thornapplc Lake Road near Nashville was aslo declared a total loss. (Continued on page 3} Hastings ana Nashville firemen work to extinguish a blaze at the home of Andy Anderson of 111 Casgrove St. in Nashville Tuesday. The house was declared a total loss. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 3, 1988 Hastings man to face charges in circuit court for death threat Sentencing cancelled after judge says he’ll give maximum Sentencing in Barry County Circuit Court for a man originally accused of first-degree criminal sexual conduct was cancelled last Wednesday after the judge said he would hand down the maximum possible sentence. Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster said he would sentence Brian H. Seiden, formerly of 987 Durkee Rd., Castleton Township, to the maximum 15 years in prison on two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Originally charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, Seiaen, 35, was scheduled to go to trial on Jan. 25. But the previous week he agreed to plead no contest to two added counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct A no contest plea is similiar to a guilty plea in that a conviction may be entered, but, unlike a guilty plea, may not be used as an admission in any other matter. Additionally, as part of the plea-bargain arrangement with the prosecutor’s office, the prosecutor was going to recommend that Seiden receive no more than five years in prison for the two charges. But after Shuster said he would not abide by that recommendation, defense attorney Michael McPhillips asked that senter.cing be cancelled and a trial date be set. "I don’t care what the original charge is, I krow what the facts are," McPhillips said, adding that he believed his client to be innocent of the charges. But Shuster said Seiden had already received a major break in that he had the three first-degree charges, which each carried a life in prison sentence, dropped down to two third-degree charges. Shuster also added he was under no legal obligation to follow the prosecutor’s recommended sentence. "The court had indicated that it does not intend to stay within the five year recommendation," Shuster said. "We would exceed the five years. In fact, we intend to Green granted delay to removing cars from property South Jefferson STREET NEWS EVENTS 1. The 15th annual Hastings Home and Auto Show is this weekend at the community building in Hastings. Entertainment, prizes and practical ideas for your home. Admission is free. 2. Your help is needed to deliver meals for the Com­ mission on Aging. You can volunteer for as little as 2-3 hours a week or month. The personal satisfaction and the friendships made are well worth the effort you make as a volunteer. 3. Sign up now for the second annual Hastings Chamber of Commerce Bowling Tournament Over $1,000 in prizeswill be offered The fun takes place at the Hastings Bowl, March 19 and 20. 4. National Shoe Week • March 1 -7. Wear your wildest pair of shoes to Bosley's this week and model them for us on our soapbox and it’s a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) 5. Congratulations to the Hastings High School Choir on a great show. You done good, as always. 6. Emmett J. Culligan's Birthday - March 5. Slop at Bosley's, step onto our soapbox and yell “Hey! Culligan Man" three times for all to hear and you get a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) 7. Visit Progressive Graphics on South Jefferson fo’ all of your printing needs. 8. Thanks to all for the Ode to a Rhino entries. The following were too good to pass up. The Short Ode: There are but two beasts with a single horn. You, Mr. Rhino and the unicom. But he is a myth and you are for real. I know how happy this must make you feel. Snap Engle The Long Ode: To praise a rhino’s a task of some size And probably won't win you the next Nobel Prize. For who knows a rhino so intimately As to pretend to share any intimacy.I To many he may be a leftover fossil, But certainly not one that's quiet and docile. His face can give us without a doubt A clue to what his character’s about. That hom, not for honking or playing the blues, Is merely an indication of his views On all current world situations and such Which give us all cause to argue so much. His hide may be ugly and he’s not sleek and trim, But I don't see anyone picking on him. He stands up for himself & knows nis own mind, A feat which many a human would find To be quite an asset in these days and times When our headlines are saved for doers of crimes. So admire the rhino for his strength and ability To discourage his foes without good looks & ajility. And as you pass through this life, along the way Remember - Have you hugged your rhino today? — Margaret Hollenbeck (Gilt certificate* are limited to one person per month and. unless otherwise staled, to those 18 or older.) V —> AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. 2. Little Bucky celebrates the Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo (March 4-5) by having a sale this week. The Buck Is called "the snake" by many suppliers for the sneaky way he gets low prices out of them so you can have change rattling in your pockets after you shop our weekly Reminder Ad. 3. Easter and St. Patricks Day cards are now on display in our Sentiment Shop. We rent crutches, walkers anu icelchairs from Barry County's large Home r^alth Care Depart­ ment, at Bosley's. 4. At 10* a copy, our copier is a real bargain. 5. Bosley's is open until 8 p.m on weekdays, 5:30 p.m. on Saturday; and from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. every Sunday to serve you. ' QUOTE: ) "A lot ot people like snow. I find it an unnecessary freezing of water." _________________________________ - Carl Reiner, nOSLEY ::: P H R pm R CYI - SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - MS-342* (Bwley* by Jeff Kaczmarczyk The saga of the Nashville businessman ordered to remove 31 inoperable cars from his home and business entered a new phase Monday when a judge approved a delay in removing the vehicles. Previously ordered to remove the cars by June 15, Sidney Green, of 255 Fuller St., was granted a motion Monday to delay removal while his attorney appeals Green’s conviction of violating the village’s junk car ordinance. In 56<h District Court. Judge Gary R. Holman set a S200 appeal bond while Green’s attorney, Jim Witzcl of Lansing, seeks the appeal. The appeal is expected to take three to six months bo ore a decision is reached. Green, owner of R & F In­ dustries at 230 S. Main St., was found guilty on Jan. 25 of keeping as many hs 11 un­ sheltered and inoperable cars at his home and 20 at his business. But Witzcl said the or­ dinance is unconstitutional, and Green intends to appeal it to a higher court. "We’re going to take the case as far as it can go," Witzel said on Monday. "The ordinance is unconstitutional. Essentially it would deprive him of his right to make a liv­ ing and operate his business." Witzel added the ordinance is also unconstitutional because it did not allow for pre-existing conditions when it was passed in October 1986. Some of the cars that the or­ dinance would have removed from Green’s property have been in place since the 1950s. he said. Since the ordinance was passed a year and a half ago. Green has refused to remove the vehicles, arguing that he has a right to buy. repair and sell cars. The village council has sought to have the cars remov­ ed from Green’s home and business property, arguing that the council has the duty to keep the village looking pleasant. Two days after his convic­ tion. Green appealed to the village council for permission to replace the cyclone fence at the rear of his business with a six-foot privacy fence that would keep the cars hidden from view. "1 think the way you’ve gone about this situation is very unnecccssary." he said at the meeting. "But I’m here to make a public apology to the council and the people of the community for the situa­ tion we’re in. "I don’t think it’s in the in­ terest of the council to put us out of business." he said. The council refused to set aside the ordinance in Green’s case. “1 have no comment about the fence in the back at this time.” said village President John Hughes at the meeting. “You were cited in violation of the local ordinance. Tickets were written in 1986 and 1987. "From our standpoint, we had the ordinance, we enforc­ ed the ordinance, and you chose not to comply.” Hughes said. But Witzcl said the village’s refusal to compromise on the privacy fence is what led to .heappa.', (Con|12) set the maximum, which would be 15 years." The criminal sexual conduct charges stem from a series of incidents in February and March 1987 involving a 13-year-old girl and a 15-year-old girl. Shuster granted a motion from McPhillips to withdraw from the case as court-appointed attorney. McPhillips told the court he had just discovered a relative may be a witness in the case. Attorney Charles Stiles of Lansing was appointed to represent Seiden. Trial was set for March 21. Last Friday Seiden was released from the Barry County Jail, where he had been serving a one-ycar term for probation violation. In April 1987, he pleaded no contest to charges of malicious destruction of a building in Hope Township. He was placed on probation, but in August he was found guilty of probation violation and was sentenced to jail. Bond was continued in the criminal sexual conduct matter. In other court business: A Hastings man pleaded guilty last Wednesday to attempted breaking and entering of an Irving Township home to steal a guitar. Shawn Frye, of 620 E. Madison St., pleaded guilty in circuit court to the five-year felony offense as part of a plea bargain with the prosecutor. In exchange tor the guilty plea, the prosecutor's office dropped a more serious charge of breaking and entering with intent. That offense carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. Frye, 18, told the court he and two friends were driving on Woodschool Road in Irving Township on Jan. 20 when they passed a house whose owner they knew. The trio saw that the house was unoccupied and knew the owner had a guitar, so they decided to stop and take it, Frye said. They kicked open the door to enter the building and took the guitar, he added. Bond was cancelled and sentencing was set for March 9. A motion to grant Holmes Youthful Trainee Status to another defendant in the Irving Township break-in was denied by Shuster last Wednesday. Defense attorney Charles Zwick asked the court to grant the status for Jeffrey L. Wilson, 17j at' 610 S. Whitmore R<J... Middleville. F • Under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act, a young offender is given a period of probation. If completed successfully, the court can remove the offense from the offender’s record. Zwick said his client had two civil infractions on his record and had once been on an informal probation for three months. "But I think it’s important to note he’s never been convicted," Zwick said. "Never as a juvenile nor a criminal record as an adulL" But Prosecuting Attorney Judy Hughes said Wilson's record was serious enough to call for a denial. "The criminal record of this individual shows he should not be placed on Holmes Youthful Trainee Status," she said. In denying the motion, Shuster said the crime Wilson was charged with is a serious offense. "Breaking and entering is one of the most serious crimes," he said. "It's net just a property crime, it's also a crime against the person. Most people never recover from a break-in." Trial was set for April 18. A 17-year-old Hastings resident charged with several counts of larceny and attempted larceny in a building pleaded guilty to two of the four charges in court last Wednesday. Arrested on Feb. 12, Robert L. Tate, of 212 E. Francis St., was charged with stealing money and a microwave oven from Hastings Manufacturing last fall. He was also charged with stealing food and a slot fiom his landlord's home. In court last week, Tate pleaded guilty to one count of larceny in a building in the Sheriff has break-in suspects Barry County Sheriffs deputies have two suspects in the break-in of an unoccupied home in Carlton Township on Friday. That evening, an unknown number of burglars kicked in a rear door to enter a home in the 1300 block of East Brown Street, deputies said. A .38 Smith and Wesson revolver valued at S200 to S300 was taken, along with a gun holster, a camera, and S25 in change. Several other long guns and hand guns in the house were left untouched by burglars, deputies said. Because the items taken were all from one room in the house, deputies believe the burglars had been in the home before. The break-in remains under investigation. Hastings Manufacturing incident. He also pleaded guilty to attempted larceny in a building in the matter involving his landlord. The first offense is punishable by four years and/or S2.000. The second carries a penalty of two years and/or SI,000. In exchange for the two guilty pleas, the prosecutor's office dropped a second charge of larceny in a building at Hastings Manufacturing and a charge of larceny in a building at his landlord's residence. Tate told the court he was walking past Hastings Manufacturing with a friend on Oct. 4. They checked the doors on the building, found one unlocked and went in. On the second floor, they found $30 on top of a copy machine and pocketed the money, Tate said. In the second incident, Tate said he took food and a sled out of his landlord's garage without permission. Sentencing was set for March 23. Bond was cancelled, and he was remanded to the custody of the sheriffs department A Nashville man accused of stealing a motor boat engine in Castleton Township pleaded not guilty to two charges in court last Wednesday. . Robert A. Murray, 32, of 8510 S. Clark Rd., pleaded not guilty to charges of larceny over SI00 and receiving and concealing stolen property over S100. Both are five-year felony offenses. Murray also stood mute to a habitual offender charge that alleged he has four prior felony convictions. A pretrial hearing was set for this week before Circuit ^ourt Judge Hudson E. Deming. Judge Shuster granted a motion last Wednesday to disqualify himself from hearing the trial of a man arrested in the Oct. 1 drug bust last fall. James J. Dailey, 33, of 1106 Coats Grove Rd., Hastings, stood mute to a charge of delivery of marijuana in December and to a habitual offender charge tn January. The delivery charge is a four-year felony offense. Last month, Shuster denied a motion that Dailey was entrapped by the undercover officer who allegedly bought marijuana from Dailey. Since Shuster heard testimony during the entrapment hearing and since Dailey would be requesting a bench trial, defense attorney David Tripp asked Shuster to disqualify himself from hearing tlte case. A pretrial date of March 16 was set before judge Deming. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Hastings man has been bound over to circuit court to face charges of issuing a death threat to a woman who was to testify in court against one of his friends. At his preliminary exam Monday in 56th District Court, Judge Gary R. Holman ruled there was sufficient evidence to bind Thomas R. Sheridan over to circuit court to face charges of extortion and obstruction of justice. The extortion charge against Sheridan carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. The obstruction charge is a five-year felony offense. On Monday, witnesses testified that Sheridan, of 1111 E. Center Rd., allegedly threatened the life of Sonja Runer after Runer agreed to testify in court against her co-defendant, Steven Edger, in a pending drug case. Runer and Edger, also of Hastings, were two of 25 people arrested on Oct. 1 in Barry County on various drug charges. Runer, 27, was initially charged with delivery of cocaine and conspiracy to deliver cocaine, each a 20-year felony offense. But in January she was allowed to plead guilty to a lesser charge of attempted delivery of cocaine, a five-year offense. As part of the plea bargain with the prosecutor ’s office, Runer agreed to testify against Edger, 35, at his upcoming trial for possession of cocaine. She was also to testify on Feb. 1 at Edger’s preliminary exam on additional drug charges. But two days before the preliminary hearing, Sheridan told her she wouldn't live to go to court the following Monday, Runer testified. In court Monday, Runer said she was at the Little Brown Jug Bar in Hastings with two friends on Jan. 30 when Sheridan walked in. After ordering a drink, he approached Runer and told her she wouldn't be alive on Monday, she testified. "You're never going to make it to court on Monday alive," he reportedly said. "You think I’m kidding. You won't make it to court Monday alive." "1 looked at him like he was kidding around," she said. " But he said again, 'You're not going to make it to court Monday alive to testify.'" Runer said Sheridan then leaned over the table where she was seated, kissed her cheek, and said, "It was nice knowing you." Witnesses testified Monday that they heard part of the exchange between Runer and Sheridan. Earlier, Sheridan told Barry County Sheriffs Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott he had been drinking all day and did not remember the exchange. Sheridan said he remembered talking with Runer but said he didn't know what was said or where the conversation took place. Arraignment in circuit court for Sheridan was set for March 9. He remains free on S 10,000 bond. The arrests of Runer and Edger in October stem from an alleged cocaine transaction that took place over the summer. Police charge that Edger struck a cocaine deal with an undercover officer and asked Runer to make the delivery for him. In circuit court on Jan. 20, Runer testified she was in a bar in Hastings in June when the undercover officer came in and spoke with Edger. After the officer left the bar, Edger asked Runer if she would deliver some cocaine to the officer. Runer said Edger gave her a hag that lie said contained one gram of cocaine, though she added that she didn't look at it before delivering it to the officer. After his arrest on Oct. 1, Edger was initially charged with delivery of cocaine and conspiracy to deliver cocaine. Each is a 20-year felony offense. The charges were later dismissed in October after a district court judge found insufficient evidence to bind him over to circuit court for trial. But because they were dismissed "without prejudice," the prosecutor’s office retained the option to recharge Edger at a later date. Edger remains free on bond awaiting his trial. Runer is also free on bond awaiting sentencing. Write Your Own Loan Anytime, Anywhere for Anything Hastings man admits to welfare fraud A man who said he got caught up in other things pleaded guilty last Wednesday to two counts of attempted welfare fraud. In Barry County Circuit Court last Wednesday, Frank Roberts, 32, told the court he continued to receive Aid to Dependent Children funds and food stamps from the Department of Social Services even though he had found a job and was working. The two charges are misdemeanors punishable by up to two years in prison and/or SI,000 in fines. Social service officials charge that Roberts, of 601 Marsh Rd., Plainwell, continued to receive the assistance from March 1984 to January 1985, and from May 1985 to December 1985. Under social service guidelines, Roberts was required to inform the department if he returned to work. "I got caught up in something else, and I forgot what I was doing," Roberts told the court last week. He added that he called the department once to report that he had returned to work. "She said not to worry about it, we’d catch it at a later date," Roberts said. "I assumed I was doing all right" But he admitted when he filled out department forms at a later date he neglected to mention he was working. In accepting Roberts' guilty plea, Barry County Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster said Roberts was obligated to report his status. "While it is a non-intent crime, this court believes Mr. Roberts knew what he was doing," Shuster said. Bond was cancelled, but Shuster granted a request from Roberts' attorney, Michael McPhillips, to allow Roberts to leave jail at night to attend adult education at Hastings High School. Roberts was originally charged with two counts of welfare fraud over S500, each a four-year and/or 52,000 felony offense. He pleaded guilty to the two attempted fraud charges as part of a plea bargain with the prosecutor's office. In a separate case, Ernest Lewis, of 104 W. State Rd., Hastings, stood mute to one count of welfare fraud over S500 and one count of attempted welfare fraud over S500. Automatic not-guilty pleas were entered by the court, and a pretrial hearing was set for this week before Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming. Are you hitting a financial snag? We can provide the money you need to put in that new kitchen or buy that new pickup truck. As a homeowner, we’ll give you credit. In fact, you can establish a personal Line of Credit as high as $100,000.00 (based on the equity in your home and your abili­ ty to repay.) Want to learn more? Just call or come in and ask us how you can make the equity in your home work for you. Hastings Savings &Loan Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924 "Moving into a new era of people serving people." MAIN OFFICE 201 E. State St. Hastings, Ml (616) 945-9561 BRANCH OFFICE 802 Fourth Ave. Lake Odessa, Ml (616) 374-8849 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 3, 1988 — Page 3 Second defendant sentenced following Dimond break-in by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A second defendant charged in connection with the Nov. 28 break-in of Dimond Machinery was sentenced last Wednesday to three years’ probation with the first six months in Barry County Jail. Gerald B. Lake, of 12215 M-66, Bellevue, was also ordered to pay court costs of $800, fines of $200 and restitution of S200. Lake, 21, was arrested on Dec. 7 after state trappers found a stolen box of tools in the trunk of his Buick Skylark. The tools were later identified as belonging to a Dimond employee who had reported them missing after the break-in. He pleaded guilty to charges of receiving and concealing stolen property on Jan. 6. In exchange for the guilty plea, the prosecutor’s office agreed to drop an additional charge of attempted receiving and concealing stolen property. Lake had been scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 27, but Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster postponed sentencing because Lake claimed he didn't know the property was stolen until after he had bought it from Nolan Mcsecar, one of the accused burglars. In court last week, Lake's attorney, Charles Sautter, said his client didn't know the tools were stolen when he bought them, but he assumed they were because of the low price he paid for them. Because Lake didn't know they were stolen, Sautter said he had erred by advising his client to plead guilty and asked the court to accept a plea withdrawal. "I don’t believe that guilt is certain," he said. "Based upon that, I don't believe the Middleville man remains hospitalized after accident A Middleville man remains in serious condition at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids after a one-car accident Sunday morning that left him seriously injured. Barry County Sheriffs deputies found Raymond J. McConnon Jr., of 1901 Yankee Springs Rd., alone in his car Sunday at 5:43 a.m. after a woman called the department to report she had just driven past what appeared to be an accident. Deputies Gary Sunior and Jay Olejniczak found McConnon in his car just off Chief Noonday Road east of Peets Road. McConnon was transported to Pennock Hospital and later airlifted to Blodgett Hospital. McConnon told deputies he was on his way home from a restaurant in Hastings when he lost control on an icy road. Later he told deputies he may have gone to sleep just prior to the accident and had been drinkingbefore the incident McConnon was cited for drunk driving after deputies noted a strong order of alcohol in the car and dry road conditions leading up to the accident Deputies said McConnon was driving west on Chief Noonday when he left the right side of the road. He traveled 90 feet, struck two trees, continued another 30 feet, struck a large tree and came to rest McConnon's 1979 Ford Bronco suffered massive damage to the front end, deputies said. Burglars steal $3,000 in goods from party store by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Videocassettes, cigarettes, beer and food were among the items stolen when burglars broke into a Baltimore Township party store on Sunday. * At least 47 videocassetes, 40 cartons of cigarettes and 277 Michigan instant lottery tickets were taken Sunday from CJ's Take Out at 5013 S. Bedford Rd. Over $3,000 in items were reported taken from the store sometime between 9 p.m. Sunday and 7 a.m. Moqday, said Bany County Sheriffs Deputy Don Nevins, who investigated the break-in. "There must have been at least two (burglars) because of the amount of material taken," Nevins said. Nevins said burglars entered the convenience store through a rear door that had been locked and secured with a bar across the inside. Burglars apparently kicked in a panel in the door and reached inside to remove the bar and unlock the door, he said. Once inside, burglars picked up gloves in the store and began removing items from tie shelves and lockers. Other items stolen include four cases of beer, five 12-packs of beer, two boxes of pizza mix, four cans of pizza sauce, nine packages of lunch meat and $10 in change from the cash register. Burglars also took one pair of gloves, a medicine display carousel and the money tray from the cash register. Because the front door was found locked, Nevins said the burglars probably left through the same door then entered. Owners Jerry and Connie Rising, who live next door to the store, told deputies they did not hear anything during the night over the intercom that connects their home with the store. The Ris ngs also told deputies that the burglar alarm in the store was not operating that night. Because the burglars are believed to have worn gloves, Nevins said he was unable to take fingerprints from the store. The sheriffs department has no suspects, apd the investigation is continuing. Fires (Cont from page 1) Yarger said his department was called to the house at 177 Thomapple Lake Rd. at about 1:30p.m.. Tlte fire resulted in nearly $16,000 damage to the insured home while the unin­ sured contents in an upstairs and a downstairs, apartment were estimated at about $4,500 each. Yarger said. Living on the lower level was Tim Reid while Lee Wallace was a resident of the upper level, said Yarger. No one was home at the time the blaze was discovered and the cause is believed to have been electrically related. The Hastings Fire Department also assisted in that fire which took nearly three hours to extinguish. KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS plea is accurate. I don't think justice would be done by a guilty plea in that matter." But Prosecuting Attorney Judy Hughes objected to the withdrawal, saying that Sautter admitted his client suspected the tools were stolen property. "The defense agrees that all the elements in the plea are there," Hughes said. She added that when Lake decided io return the tools he admitted he didn't go to the police or to the owner, but he tried to return them to Mcsccar's uncle. But Sautter told the court that he had coached his client on what to say in court and therefore had mislead him. "The factual basis behind it is inaccurate," he said. “If anyone made a mistake, your honor, it was me and not Mr. Lake. I didn't intend tc mislead him, but apparently he was.” LETTERS from our readers.... Reader wants to halt ‘research’ on pets To the editor: Barry County residents who have read The Hastings Banner's two articles on the Barry County Animal Shelter and animal research written by Shelly Sulser have had an oppor­ tunity to become better informed about what happens to our pets that are left at the Shelter. Shelly Sulscr's articles are balanced and well researched, providing us with the facts to conclude that we need to write to our U.S. senators and representative to support the pen­ ding bill eliminating the sale of pound animals for research and to urge the Barry County Board of Commissioners also to eliminate this practice at our Animal Shelter. While we realize animal research will con­ tinue, the use of shelter animals--pcts--is in­ humane and unnecessary cruelty, and such use is opposed by the World Health Organiza­ tion Council of Europe, the International Organization of Medical Sciences as well as humane societies across the U.S. Our first priority is to do everything possi­ ble by spaying and neutering to reduce the population of unwanted dogs and cats. If more pet owners realize that their pets and their pets’ off-spring may end up in research laboratories where often unnecessary, repetitive research is inflicted, the owners may take positive steps to neuter or spay their pets and also to seek alternatives to leaving pets at the Barry County Animal Shelter until the policy of selling animals for research is stopped. Owners whose animals do have litters should be aware that giving away unncutcrcd animals adds to the cruelty chain as these pets may end up in research and/or produce fur­ ther victims. The Humane Society shelter in Battle Creek does not sell animals for research. Let us hope that the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners will consider following this humane approach and rule against continued selling of our shelter pct.'.. “Research" should not be a magic, "noble" catch-all excuse for neglect and irresponsibility to take humane action. Also, we need young people in our schools to join in taking an interest in what’s happen­ ing to pets in their county and to organize to support humane treatment. I am sure that the money received by selling animals for research can be raised by contributions for humane treatment when people realize that their contributions can save pets from cruelly. Thank you. Banner! Thank you, Shelly Sulser. Thank you. Mary Jane Straley. Thank you. Kay Doyle. Thank you. Ron Wilson. We know you're doing a fine job. Let’s stop "research" on pets! May Granata Hastings Information about the Hastings Area School Systems by Carl Schoessel, Superintendent Two things in life arc certain - death and taxes ...... but. at least death isn't an annual event! Such a statement linking death aid taxes together summarizes the negative w ly most people feel about taxes. Now that it's March, it is that time of year again for the annual spring events of paying state and federal income taxes and receiving assessment notices for property taxes. Un­ doubtedly. those things work together for many people to make this one of their least favorite times of the year. However. Michigan's income tax system has a feature that can help to ease the tax­ paying burden for many people and may ma> this time of the year not quite so bad. T»feature is called the “Homestead Pror_.-»y Tax Credit” or. more commonly is known as the “circuit breaker" tar. provision. Since the "circuit breaker" provision helps so many people, it is appropriate to educate taxpayers about it. The provision was given the common name "circuit breaker” because it functions just like an electrical circuit breaker that activates when it is overloaded. Just as the electrical circuit breaker "trips” to cut off the electrical overload, the tax "circuit breaker” trips to provide tax relief when preperty taxes equal more than 3.5 percent of a family's total household income. The "circuit breaker” provision guards against citizens paying more than their ap­ propriate share of taxes by reimbursing all eligible property taxpayers for 60 percent of the amount by which the property taxes paid on their homes exceed the 3.5 percent of their household income. Likewise, a credit also is provided for renters who are able to treat 17 percent of the rental rates for their residences as equivalent to property taxes. Another feature of the "circuit breaker" provision is that senior citizens who are aged 65 or older, paraplegics, and quadraplegics are eligible to receive a credit for property tax relief which could result in tax rebates even greater than those available to other tax­ payers. Such a property tax credit also is available whether or not the senior citizen, paraplegic, or quadraplegic pays any income tax. Many taxpayers will claim their "circuit breaker" credit when they file their state in­ come tax forms, but senior citizens and other who do not pay the state income tax may claim a direct rebate. Free forms and assistance in computing a “circuit breaker" credit arc available from the Michigan Department of Treasury. Treasury Building. Lansing. Ml 48922. or citizens may call a toll-free taxpayer hotline for assistance. 1/800/292-MICH. Since school systems in Michigan rely on tax dollars to operate, it may seem a little strange to be promoting something that pro­ vides tax credits. The fact is that boards of education and school personnel don't want the citizens of their communities to assume a greater tax responsibility than is necessary, and so most try hard to inform their school district's residents about the "circuit breaker" provision and encourage them to take advantage of it. Therefore. Hastings area taxpayers who haven't used the "circuit breaker" in the past should determine if they qualify for it and take the necessary action to receive an appropriate tax credit. Concern expressed for employees of Pennock Hospital To the editor: I am very concerned about the health and welfare of the employee’s of Pennock Hospital! During the past few months Pennock Hospital has cut several employee’s working hours and by doing so have taken away those employee’s benefits. My major concern is not for the cut in hours, but for the loss of "Medical Insurance". Most employee’s of Pennock have been long term or in excess of five years, most started as part-time and worked their way to full time and full benefits. As with most peo­ ple. employee’s of Pennock work because they have to. I. as an employee of Pennock, work because I have to. I have two children I sup­ port alone, and 1 have to have insurance. I have five years invested in Pennock Hospital and am 37 years old. I’m afraid finding another job in our community at this time is pretty slight. I realize times are tough right now and hospitals are not immune to financial pro­ blems. but I also feel that employees have to be dedicated to their employer, so should the employer be dedicated to employees! We have worked long and hard to make Pennock a good hospital where people have come to expect excellent care and a germ free environment! The health and wellbeing Pennocks employees has to be right at top of major items to be considered. This is "our hospital" and we want to keep it as clean and caring as it has been in the past! Thank you Cheryl L. Dell Nashville Under questioning, Lake said he thought the tools were worth about $1,000 when he bought them for $25, but he didn't know for certain that they were stolen until three hours later. Shuster denied the motion to withdraw the plea. Prior to sentencing, Sautter objected to the presentence report, which recommended three years' probation and six months in jail for Lake. Sautter reminded the court that co-defendant Timothy Vansiclen, who pleaded guilty to attempted breaking and entering in the matter, had received the same three year’s probation and six months in jail. Since his client did not participate in the break-in, he deserved a lighter sentence, Sautter said. "He had no participation until he purchased these tools," Sautter said. "He shouldn't receive the same sentence as a person who actually committed the crime." Sautter asked for no more than three months in jail and work release for Lake in the event that he was called back to work. When asked if he had anything to say, Lake said, "If I go back to work, it should be seven days a week, 10 hours a day. That's all." In addition to jail time, probation and costs, Shuster ordered Lake to have mental health or substance abuse counseling as ordered by the probation department. Lake was also ordered to enroll in the CAP job training program in Battle Creek after his jail sentence was completed. April trial dates hid previously been set for two other defendants in the Dimond break-in. An April 11 trial date was set for Mesecar, 21, of 5285 Upton Rd., Hastings. In January, he stood mute to one count of breaking and entering, a 10-year felony offense. He also stood mute to one count of receiving and concealing stolen property in excess of $100. The second charge is a felony offense carrying a maximum five years in prison and/or a $2,500 fine. Mesecar also stood mute to a supplemental charge that he was previously convicted of a felony offense. Maximum penalty for the supplemental charge is 15 years in a state prison. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered on each of the three offenses, and bond was continued. Gale L. Mesecar, 36, of 1973 1/2 N. Broadway, Hastings, stood mute in January to a charge of receiving and concealing stolen property. He also stood mute to a supplemental charge that he has a previous felony conviction. Not guilty pleas were entered on both charges. Trial was set for April 11, and bond was continued. According to troopers from the Hastings Team of the Michigan State Police, on the night of Nov. 28, close to $2,500 in equipment was taken from the shop located at 1736N. Middleville Rd. Police charge Mesecar and Vansiclen entered the building and took a Snap On battery charger valued at $400 and a large tool box full of tools with a total value of $2,000, police said. State troopers later found the missing tool box in the trunk of Lake's 1980 Buick Skylark. Lake told police at first he didn't know the box had been stolen but said he had been trying to sell it He later told police he knew it was stolen and was trying to sell it for Noland Mesecar. New equalization dir. on the job Barry County's new equalization director Barbara Moss (right) spent her first day on the job Tuesday. Shown here with the office staff Karen Scar­ brough (left) and Cindy Smith, Moss has previously worked for equalization offices in Oakland and Antrim counties. Moss 'inherited' her interest in her profession. She said her father, Frank Moss, served as equalization director in Eaton County from 1966-80 and now is city assessor in Flint. Barbara has a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University, holds a Michigan Level III Appraiser's Certificate and received property assessment training through Lansing Community College. In her spare time, the Algonquin Lake resident enjoys playing piano, crocheting and reading. (Banner photo) Jewelers Mutual names Bill McGinnis VP Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company of Neenah. Wise., has named William W. McGinnis. CPCU. vice president of operations. Established in 1913. Jewelers Mutual is the only insurance company specializing in the protection of jewelry in the United States. The company’s Underwriting, Marketing. Information Services, Claim and Government Affairs departments report to McGinnis. He came to Jewelers Mutual from Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, where he was vice president of underwriting. McGinnis received a bachelor’s degree in insurance from Michigan Stale University. He has professional designations as an associate risk manager and chartered property casualty underwriter (CPCU) and belongs to the Wisconsin Fox Valley Chapter of the CPCU Society. He served as president and member of the board of directors for the Central Michigan Underwriters Association, Mid-Michigan CPCU Society and Citizens Credit Union. In addition, he was 1986 campaign chairman and board member of the Barry Area United Way. He also was membership chairman and board member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club. PUBLIC OPINION: Should unwanted county animals be sold for research? Barb Powers Jacquie Daniel Nicole Shay Joe Aldrich Angie Moran Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Gayle Salvaggio Thursday through Saturday Lower Peninsula Partly cloudy Thursday with scattered snow showers mainly near Lake Huron, partly cloudy Friday and Saturday. Highs low 20s to low 30s Thursday and Friday, mainly 30s Saturday. Lows 5 to 15 north, 10 to 20 south half. Upper Peninsula Variable cloudiness Thursday .vith scattered snow showers mainly near Lake Superior, partly cloudy Friday and Saturday. Highs 15 to 25 Thursday and Friday, mid 20s to low 30s Saturday. Lows 5 below to 5 above Thursday and Friday, 5 above to 15 Saturday. The Hastings The Barry County Animal Shelter, under the direction of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, has been selling unwanted dogs and cats to a dealer for resale to research facilities since the late 1960s. Do you think this is a smart practice or should it be discontinued? Barb Powers, Nashville: “I don't think they should be able to sell the animals to research, number one. There should be no middle man. I think if they're going to give them to research, they should go right to the labs. There should be no middle man making a profit.” Jacquie Daniel, Hastings: "1 don't think they should put them to sleep. 1 think it’s okay (that they go to research) because they could help other dogs and cals." Banner --------------------------------- r Send form PS. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michiaan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 9 - Thursday, March 3,1988 Subscription Rates: $13.00 per year in Barry County; SI 3.00 per year in adjoining counties; and S1S.50 per year elsewhere. Nicole Shay, Hastings: "if they can't find somebody that wants to adopt them, it's okay." Gayle Selvaggio, Alto: "I have mixed feel­ ings about that. I'm concerned that they arc are really lost before they’re handed over. If I felt it was beneficial. I’d say it’s all right, but it’s hard to say." Joe Aldrich, Hastings: "I'm not sure. I like animals. I guess you have to experiment on something. I’d rather it be on animals than on humans." Angie Moran, Hastings: "I don't think much of it. I've heard they take them and tor­ ture them, like putting drops in rabbits eyes to test cosmetics. I don’t know if it's true, but I think it’s cruel. I don't know what to say, but I don't agree with it." Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 3, 1988 Alice M. Burgess Alice M. Parker VERMONTVILLE - Alice M. Parker, 56, 8631 N. Ionia Rd., Vermontville died Thurs­ day, February 25, 1988 at a Lansing Hospital. Mrs. Parker was born November 9, 1931 in Mesick, Mi., the daughter of Jay and Myrna (Mingus) Martin. Mrs. Parker is survived by one daughter, Constance M. Parker of Vermontville; one son, Dennis N. Parker of Hesperia, Cal., two grand­ children, Derek N. and Dana L. Parker; one sister and brother-in-law, Ila and John Sealy of Grand Ledge, one brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Ester Martin, of Vermontville; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral serivces were held Saturday, Febru­ ary 27, 1988 at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home in Grand Ledge with Rev. Sally Nolan of the Vermontville Congregational Church offi­ ciating. Graveside services were held at the Fritz Cemetery, Pomeii, Mi. Memorial contributions may be made to the Amercian Cancer Society. Edith Smelker MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Edith Smelker, aged 80, formerly of Freeport, passed away Thurs­ day, February 25, 1988 at Thomapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Smelker was bom on May 15,1907 in Barry County, the daughter of William and Emily (Wait) Allerding. She married Kenneth Smelker on April 3, 1937. He preceded her in death on February 25, 1971. Mrs. Smelker was a member of the Freeport United Methodist Church. Surviving are her children, Emily and James Harrison of Middleville, Herbert and Nadine Smelker of Freeport; five grandchildren; one great grandson. Funeral services were held Saturday, Febru­ ary 27, at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middlevil­ le, with the Rev. Bill Martin officiating. Inter­ ment Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Freeport United Methodist Church or the Thor­ napple Manor. mWWcE EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner of Broadway and Center, in Hastings. Phone 9453014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule Adult Choir. 9 p.m. Church School and Adult Education. 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist. 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Call for information about youth choir. Bible Study, youth group and other activities. . Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St.. Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414 Sunday. March 6 ■ 8: 45 Church School; [all ages) 10:00 Worship Thursday. March 3 -4:15 Ch. Choir. 7:30 Sr. Choir. Saturday. March 5 • 9: 30 Conf. 5. Tuesday. March 8 9:30 Wordwatchers. 7:00 Stephen Supp. Wednesday. March 9 ■ 6:00 Supper. 7:00 Vespers SCS. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9574 David B. Nelson. Jr. Pastor. Phone 945-9574. Sunday. Feb. 28 9:00 a.m. Children's Choir. 9:30 a.m. Church School. 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship, 10:30 a.m. Radio Broadcast WBCH. 11:00 a m. Worship - "If God is For Us", Romans 8:31 39. 5:00 p.m., Mi High Youth Fellowship. 6:00 p.m. Sr. Hi Youth Fellowship Monday. Feb. 29 - 7 p.m. Scouts. Tues­ day. March 1 - 6:30 p.m. Shamrock Sunday Committee meeting. 7:30 p.m. Trustees. Wednesday. March 2 - 3:00 p.m.. Cub Den. 6:30 p.m. Wcbelos. 6:30 p.m. Lenten Potluck. 7:30 p.m. Parenting Class How To Talk". Thurs­ day. March 3 - 12 norm Lenten Luncheon. Rev. G. Kent Keller, speaker. 6:30 p.m. Wcbelos, 6:30 p.m.. Bell Choir. 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings Michigan, G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. Feb. 28 - 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 Church School classes for all ages. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room. 11:30 Children's Church. 5:30 Confirmation Class in the Dining Room. 6:30 Junior High Youth, 6:30 Senior High Youth. Wednesday. March 2 - 1:00 Circle 4. at the home of Hazel Hildebrandt. 1:30 Circle 3. at the home of Jean Finnic. 6:30 Choir Robe Committee. 7:30 Circle 5, at the home of Marilyn Oaster. 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Thurs­ day. March 3 - 9:30 Circle 2. in the Lounge. Friday. March 4 9:30 World Day of Prayer in Sanctuary. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.: Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway Rev. David D. Garrett. Phone 948 2229 Par­ sonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Wor­ ship Service: 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH. 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sun­ day School, 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m : Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m confessions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. Ml 49058 Norman Herron, Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sunday. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday, Bible Study 7 p.m LANDMARK BAPTIST CHAPEL, 116 N. Michigan, Hastings |COA Bldg.) across from Hastings Savings & Loan. Maurice Hammond, pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m. worship 11 a.m. Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. pray meeting and Bible study, call 948-8817 for location. Bertha O. Ketcham CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Banfield Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Monday, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Garner. Pastor, James R. Barrett. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship 11:00 a.m. Evening Wor­ ship 6 p.m. Wednesday. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8, 7:00 pjn. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday mor­ ning service broadcast WBCH. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. Hanove-. Hastings. Leonard Davis, Pastor. Ph. 948-2256 or 945-9429. Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m., Youth 5 p.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m., Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m. Nursery for all services. Wednesday: CYC 6:45 p.m.. prayer and Bible study 7 p.m. ' HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9.30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Morning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all ser­ vices. transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing B*it the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Evening Family Hour. 6:00 (Elem. Bible Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study, x Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB club for CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar boys. Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285. SLunday School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening SerThe Church Page is Paid lor by • vice at 7 p.m.; Wednesday The Hastings Banner, the Churches, Prayer Bible 7 p.m. Delton Area and these Local Merchants: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complain Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hatting* and lake Odette COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance lor your life. Home. Business and Car WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hastings — Nashville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA '-DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. 12145 Doster Rd.. Rev. Donald Jansen, Pastor. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morn­ ing worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday even­ ing Bible Study 6:30 p.m. BOSLEY PHARMACY ' Prescriptions' - I IB 5. Jell•<son ■ 945 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings Michig-sn HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan <__________________ _____________ ______________________ 7 LACEY - Bertha O. Ketcham, 95, of Spring Hill Manor in Battle Creek, passed away February 21, 1988. Mrs. Ketcham was bom in Climax, Michi­ gan and moved to Battle Creek at age 10 with her family. In 1918 they moved to Lacey. She went to the Graham School of Shorthand in Battle Creek. She was employed at the Battle Creek Enquire News, Classified until 1916, then owned and operated the Ketchams Gener­ al Grocery Store in Lacey for 25 years. She sold the business in 1953 and retired. She was a member of the Battle Creek Farm Bureau. Mrs. Ketcham is survived by two daughters, Betty Ketcham of East Lansing and Ruth Mudge of Lacey; three great grandchilren and two great great grandchildren. Services were held February 24, 1988 at the Failey-Estes Funeral Home in Battle Creek, with burial at the Wilcox Cemetery in Maple Grove Township. ‘ Memorial contributions may be made to the Country Chapel Church or the charity of ones choice. Doris E. Cook MIDDLEVILLE - Doris E. Cook, 80, of 3241 Woodschool Road, died Tuesday, March 1, 1988 at the Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Cook was bom on April 20. 1907 in Delton, the daughter of Lawtie and Iva (Bagley) McBain. She was raised in the Delton area and attended schools there, then graduat­ ing from Hastings High School in 1924. She attended Bany County Normal and received her teachers certificate. She was married to John Cook on July 5,1927. He preceded her in death on February 28, 1960. She was then married to Dale Cook, August 16, 1983. Mrs. Cook taught for two years in Delton and Ryan School. She lived most of her life in Hastings and at her present address since 1983. Surviving are her husband, Dale; three sons, Richard Cook of Fort Myers, Florida, John Cook of Hastings, Roger Cook of Charlotte; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Patsy) Lancaster of Hastings, Mrs. Jack (Marie) Barnes of Delton; her mother, Iva McBain of Hastings; four grandchildren; 21 step-grandchildren; three great grandchildren; 22 step-great grandchil­ dren; three step-sons, William Cook of Free­ port, Charlie Cook of Feenwick, Mich., Kendall Cook of Middleville; three step­ daughters, Mrs. Pearl Frederickson of Hast­ ings, Mrs. Mary Cobum of California, Mrs. Rose Rine of Hastings; a brother, Donald McBain of New Mexico; and a sister, Jean Solomon of Delton. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 4, 1988 at Wren Funeral Home, with the Rev. Robert Kersten officiating. Burial will be in the Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Francis Gibson BATTLE CREEK - Francis Gibson of 273 Timber Lane, Bedford Hills Mobile Home Park, Baltic Creek died Sunday, Feb. 28. 1988 al the Battle Creek Veterans Administration Hospital. Mr. Gibson was born June 13.1920 in Kala­ mazoo. He was married to Marjorie L. Cummings. He was owner and operator of the Baltimore Mobile Home Park in Hastings from 1960 to 1965. He was employed at Colonial Bakery as a delivery man. produce manager for Kroger Grocery, a machine operator and quality inspector at Federal Mogul for 30 years, retir­ ing in 1970. Mr. Gibson was a WWII Veteran, a former member of the Hastings Elks #1965, Eferd D.A.V. #7 and Local UAW of Battle Creek. He also enjoyed photography, raising flowers, floral decorating and TV repair. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie of Battle Creek; one son, Roger W. Gibson of Hastings; three grandchildren, David, Amy and Barry; one brother, Hollis Gibson of St. Clair Shores, MI.; two sisters, Mrs. Roy (Hazel) Kenebrew of Stephens, GA. and Mrs. Malcolm (Martha) Sullivan of Deland, FL. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 3,1988 at the Hebbcl Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Gamer of the First Baptist Church of Hastings officiating. Burial will be at the Memorial Parks Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the TB Emphysema Association of Calhoun coun­ ty or the First Baptist Church of Hastings. Arrangements were made by the Hebbel Funeral Service of Bailie Creek. Four accused drug dealers arrested Friday, continued from 1 Scanlon was arraigned on a second delivery charge Monday before Judge Gary L. Holman. A S2.500 cash bond was set for each of Scanlon’s charges. Dawn M. Poltorak was arraigned Monday on one count of delivery of marijuana. A S2.500 personal recognizance bond was set in her case. Deputy Chief Jerry P. Sarver said police believe Scanlon has been driving to Hastings from Three Rivers regularly for the past year to sell marijuana. “He’d generally come into town on Friday or every other Friday," Sarver said. “He just drove around and made slops from his car, basically." Sarver said police have been watching him for several months now and had been to Three Rivers to coordinate the investigation with law enforcement officials there. Police in Three Rivers radioed Hastings police on Friday to let them know Scanlon was on his way to town, Sarver said. Police pulled close to one-quarter pound of marijuana out of Scanlon’s 1973 Pontiac Catalina. Sarver said. The estimated street value of the marijuana is over $400, he added. Sarver said it's net common for a person to travel so far from home to deal drugs. "It was strange that the guy would come up here, but he was originally from here," Sarver said. In the early 1980s, Scanlon was convicted of a drug offense in Barry County Sarver said. Preliminary exam for both Scanlon and Poltorak was set for March 7 in district court. Area Births: IT’S A GIRL Troy Burch and Kin Smead of Hastings, Feb. 29. 6:49 p.m.. 7 lbs.. iOVi ozs. Stephanie Marie bom to Kim and Gary Garlinger al Parkview Hospital. Fort Wayne. Ind. on Feb. 3rd weighing 9 lbs., 3 ozs. IT’S A BOY Regan and Melissa Chase of Woodland. Feb. 28. 3:15 p.m.. 8 lbs.. 1216 ozs. Michael S. Holley LAKE ODESSA - Michael S. Holley, 28, of Lake Odessa, died Saturday, February 27, 1988, from accidental injuries. Mr. Holley was bom on July 24, 1959, the son of Clarence and Estelle (Gray) Holley. He graduated from Lakewood High School. He was married to Susan Allerding on February 14, 1981 in Lake Odessa. Mr. Holley is survived by his wife Susan; one daughter, Amanda Lyn Holley; his parents Clarence and Estelle Holley of Freeport; five sisters, Illadelle Barcroft of Freeport, Stella Jackson of Clarksville, Penny Boody of Battle Creek, Janie Rush of Lake Odessa, and Nancy Leon of Hastings; one brother Sam Holley of Detroit; two half brothers Sam Holley of Battle Creek and Keith Holley of Pontiac; grand­ mother Eila Gray; great grandmother Eva Minick and father and mother-in-law Walter and Lucille Allerding of Freeport. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 1, 1988 at the Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa with Rev. Bill Stevens officiating with burial was at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael Holley Memorial Fund Home and Recreation) BARRY COUNH FAIRGROUNDS THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY • MAR. 3-4-5 1 THU*. 4:OO-»:00 PM • HO. 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Burgess, 89, former­ ly of 233 Cressy Street, Freeport, died Sunday, February 28, 1988 at Thornapplc Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Burgess was bom in Beroda, Michigan, on March 4, 1898, the daughter of John and Sarah (Thompson) Shinn. She was raised in the Bliss, Michigan area and attended schools there. She went on to receive her teachers certi­ ficate from Ferris Institute. She married Franklin K. Burgess on Decem­ ber 5.1921. They lived in Grand Rapids a short time before moving to Freeport in 1928. Mrs. Burgess taught school in many Michi­ gan areas for 24 years retiring in 1967. She was a member of the Freeport United Brethren in Christ Church and the former Women’s Missionary Society of that church, Ferris Alumni Association and the National and Michigan Education Association. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin on November 17, 1976; three sisters, Della Cousins, Minnie Palmer and Elizabeth Noel; and one brother, Samuel Shinn. Mrs. Burgess is survived by one son, Frank­ lin D. Burgess of Jackson; one daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Sarah Jane) Justus of Charles City, Iowa; six grandchildren; eight great grandchil­ dren; a sister, Mrs. Fancheon Dopp of Spring­ field, Illinois; and one brother, Kenneth Shinn of Harbor Springs, Michigan. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 3 at 1:30 p.m., at the Freeport United Brethren in Christ Church, with the Rev. Jerry Drummond officiating. Burial will be in Bliss Township Cemetery, Emmet County Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Freeport United Brethren in’Christ Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev Mary Horn of­ ficiating. Banfield Sunday School 9 a.m : Banfield Worship 9:30 a m. Country Chapel Sun­ day School 9:30: Country Chapel Worship 10:30. Center* 77x? weight lossprofessionals. 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Wendell Strickland 964-2069 Undewtten by: Thornapple Manor Golden Rule Insurance "A" Rated (Excellent) (Home and Recreation], Erbes-Norwood announce engagement Thompson-Bekkering united in marriage Mason-LaPierre united in marriage Cindi Sue Bekkering, daughter of Ai and Gerri Bekkering of Middleville, and Dennis Thomas Thompson, son of Tom and Karen Thompson of Jenison, exchanged vows in a candlelight wedding ceremony Jan. 8 at Zion Reformed Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Don J. Bekkering, uncle of the bride, of Madison, Wise. Lyn Hanline, sister of bride, served as matron of honor, while Melissa Fleming, Sharon Katje and Ingrid Donins, all friends of the bride, were bridesmaids. Laura Kooistra, cousin of the bride, was flowergirl. Doug Thompson, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Keith Thompson, brother of the groom, Dan Bekkering, brother of the bride and Scott LaBarge, friend of the groom. Greg VerMerris, friend of the groom, and Brian Hanline, brother-in-law of the bride, served as ushers. Vocalists Luann Muusse, cousin of the groom, and Scott Koning, friend of the bride, were accompanied by Marilyn DeMann on the organ. ’Ken and Sue Gothman, brother-in-law and sister of the groom, were master and mistress of ceremonies. Sheryl See, aunt of the bride, served as personal attendant, while programs were distributed by Tammy Kooistra, cousin of the bride. Guestbook attendant was Shannon See, cousin of the bride. Art and Kim Dodde, cousins of the groom, served punch. Gift attendants were Scott and Kathy Robrahn, cousins of the groom, and Mark and Lori Bekkering, cousins of the bride. The bride and groom are both graduates of Jenison High School. Cindi is a junior at Hope College. Dennis is a senior at Grand Valley University. The two, who both plan to be teachers, wall reside in Beaver Dam. On Dec. 5. I987, Bettina Sylviana Mason and Craig Charles LaPierre celebrated their love through the exchange of wedding vows. Bettina is the daughter of Sicglinde and Marvin Mason of Hastings, and Craig is the son of Vicki LaPierre and John LaPierre both of Elkhart, Ind. The ceremony took place at Grace Lutheran Church, Hastings where Pastor Michael An­ ton officiated the service. Bettina was escorted by her father and wore a long white satin gown, accented with pearls and lace. The bride carried a special bouquet designed by Linda Kcnfields, a friend of the family. Matron of honor was Tracey Bergman, with bridesmaids Pam Ruffner. Teri Fountain, Cathy Wright. Brenda Jones all friends of the bride, and Tracey LaPierre, sister of the groom. Jeff Barnett served as best man with groomsmen Manin Monkewicz, Bret Harris, Scott Cairns, all friends of the groom, Mike LcPierre, brother of the groom, and Marvin Mason, brother of the bride. Master and mistress of ceremonies were her bride’s aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Schuh of Mount Prospect, IL. The guest book was attended by Sharon Fountain, friend of the bride. Solos were performed by Patty Aumick. Special guests attending the ceremony were Bettina's aunts, Erika Kramer from West Berlin, W. Germany and Monika Kallmeier Karlsruhe, W. Germany. Also attending were Dorthc Kaul and Marlen Kurka of Berlin, W. Germany. The couple is making their home in Elkart. Sawka-White announce engagement John and Madeline Sawka of Hastings and Marvin and Marlene White of Hastings are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter and son Kathie Sawka and Michael White. Both Mike and Kathie graduated from Hastings High School and work in Grand Rapids. An autumn wedding is being planned. Hastings Schools set kindergarten registration Overholts to observe 50th wedding anniversary Mater-Klett unitedin marriage Bennett-Fisher announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Erbes of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Diana Renee, to Montgomery Norwood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Norwood of New Carrollton. Md. Diana is a 1976 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1980 graduate of Michigan State University. She is employed at Computer Resources, Inc.. Ft. Lauderdale. Fla., as senior manager of development. Monty is a 1976 graduate of Northwestern University at Urbana. 111. and employed at Harris Computer Systems. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. as manager of communications software. They will be married May 21. in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 945-2407 ... Call for Appointment Parents of children who will be five years old by Dec. 1. are requested to register their youngsters this spring for kindergarten classes which will begin in September. Registration dales for Hastings arc 16. 17 and 18 from 8:30 a.m-3 p.m. at the school nearest to where the youngsters live. The dates for registration this year arc the same as parent-teacher conferences for the conve­ nience of parents. It is not necessary or advisable to bring the child to registration, but parents should bring the child's birth certificate for the child’s school record. Parents will be asked to com­ plete an information sheet and will be given appointments for screening. Vision and hearing screening will be done by staff members from the Barry County Health Department. This screening will take place in the Annex Building and will take ap­ proximately 10 minutes per child. Appoint­ ments will be made for the week of April 18. between 8 a.m. and 3:40 p.m. This year, a second appointment will be made for the Gcsell Kindergarten Screening which will be done on April 25. 26 or 27. The Gesell screening, which will take 30-45 minutes to complete, is designed to measure children's development in speech, motor skills and social maturity. This screening will be done by Hastings teachers in the Central Elementary library between 8:15 a.m. and 3 p.m. The information gained from both screenings enables the school to provide the best program for the needs of the individual child. For additional information on the registra­ tion or screening, contact one of the elemen­ tary principals: Central Elementary School. David Arnold, 945-3478; Northeastern Elementary School. David Styf, 945-9533; Plcasantview Elemen­ tary School, Joyce Guenther. 758-3361 or Southeastern Elementary School, Chris War­ ren, 945-9531. BARRY COUXTY FAOKROUXDS _ THURSDAY, FRIDAY. SATURDAY ■ MAR. 3-4-5 THUR. PM . rm. 1:(X>-»:OO PM • SAT 11:00-7:00 PM * Computers For Home and Business ARRIS MATRIX - MS/DOS Compatible COMPUTERS ’ SOFTWARE * PAPER - CABLES 501 W. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 616-948-9637 * Panasonic 10911 Printer Stop in for a DEMONSTRATION s265°j] «KNKMK9MraKMKMl Patrick's Day Luck O' The Irish Buffet served 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lots of Corned Beef & Cabbage and Irish Stew Green Beer More Shamrock Specials Thursday 17,1988 'Tis a Grand Time! SUNDAY BRUNCH 128 S. Jefferson Downtown Hastings — & GOOD SPIRITS 948-4042 Served 11 to 3 *Now accepting Easter Sunday Brunch Reservations. George and Marian Overholt will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on March 12. An open house will be hosted by their children, Mr. and Mrs. Don Falconer (Con­ nie) Mr and Mrs. Wayne Imogene Kauffman. Mr. and Mrs. Arion Overholt. Mr. and Mrs. John Overholt. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burnell (Wanda) and children and great­ grandchildren. The celebration will be held March 13. from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Hope Church of the Brethren Freeport. Friendship is a cherished gift. No other gifts please. (3/10) Ann Mater and Helmut Klctl were united in marriage Saturday. Feb. 13, at the Nashville Baptist Church. Ann is the daughter of Gene and Shirley Mater of Nashville. Helmut! is the son of Walter and Anneliesc Klett of Hard, Austria. The Rev. Lester DeGroot officiated at the ceremony for family and a few close friends. The couple are honeymooning in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Bennett of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Kimberley Kay to Gilbert Fisher Jr., son of Alice Fisher of Grand Rapids and Gilbert Fisher of Wyoming. Kim is a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School and Gil is a 1979 graduate of Rodgers High School in Wyoming. An April 30 wedding is being planned. Service-Green announce engagement Registered Rep. firsl ol MKh,ganfJ|IW| Corporation VIM9* ktemMn York itock liehvtga 1-800-321-4709 •Role effective 3/1/68 AH CDs ore FSUC or FDIC insured up to 5100.030 per client per depository institution. Shank-Clark announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. James Shank of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Deanna Kristine, to Michael Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Clark of Haslett. Deanna is a 1985 graduate of Maple Valley High School, and Michael is a 1985 graduate of Haslett High School. Michael is currently serving in the U.S. Air Force at Vandenberg AFB in California. A June 4 wedding is being planned. Herbert and Ruth Service are pleased io an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Vickie Sue to Marc A. Green, son of Ray and Julie Green of Mulliken and Beverly Green of Sunfield. Vickie is employed by Provincial House. Hastings, and Marc is employed by Vynalast in Potterville. An April 8. 1989 wedding is being planned. We know the value of catering to Senior Citizens ... and Senior Citizens have long been aware of the advantages of banking with us. Service to Seniors has always been among the priorities of our people. Our policies provide every courtesy, convenience and economical advantage in managing and conserving their resources. Serving Seniors is a Part of Our Business That Pleases Us ... and the Many Seniors We Serve ATIONAL Call the Hastings Banner 948-8051 WEST STATE AT BROADWAY ANK of ASTINGS MEMBER F.D.I.C. ALL DEPOSITS INSURED UP to $100,000.00 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 3, 1988 Sage in South Dakota Dear Sage: Mae West. But her heM line was. "It ain't the men in your lite that .-umt. it's the life in your men." BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following are the most popular videocassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1988, Billboard Publications,-Inc. Reprinted with permission. VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. "Lady and the Tramp" (Disney) 2. '’Jane Fonda's Low Impact Aerobic Workout" (Lorimar) 3. "Callanctics" (MCA) 4. "An American Tail" (MCA) 5. "Jane Fonda's New Workout" (Lorimar) 6. "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" (Paramount) 7. "Dirty Dancing" (Vestron) 8. "Robocop" (Orion) 9. "The Sound of Music” (CBS-Fox) 10. "P!itoon" (HBO)"The Godfather" (Paramount) 1 l.’Tink Floyd The Wall" (MGM-UA) 12. "Kithy Smith's Starting Workout" (Fox Hills) 13. "The Godfather" (Paramount) 14. "Crocodile Dundee" (Paramount) 15. "Sleeping Beauty" (Disney) 16 "Scarface" (MCA) 17. ’’Here's Mickey!" (Disney) 18. "Playboy 1988 Playmate Video Calendar" (Lorimar) 19. ’'Marry Poppins" (Disney) 20. ”Grateful Dcad-So Far" (6 West) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS 1. " Platoon" (HBO) 2. "Dirty Dancing" (Vestron) 3. "Robocop" (Orion) 4. "Predator" (CBS-Fox) 5. "La Bamba" (RCA-Columbia) 6. "No Way Out" (HBO) 7. "Dragnet" (MCA) 8. "Lethal Weapon" (Warner) 9. "Roxanne" (RCA-Columbia) 10. "The Secret of My Success" (MCA) 11 "Spaccballs" (MGM-UA) 12. "Outrageous Fortune” (Touchstone) 13. "The Believers" (HBO) 14. "Jaws The Revenge" (MCA) 15. "Summer School" (Paramount) 16. “The Fourth Protocol" (Lorimar) 17. "Harry and the Hendersons" (MCA) 18. "Tin Men" (Touchstone) 19. "Raising Arizona" (CBS-Fox) 20. "Hollywood Shuffle" (Virgin) Brought to you exclusively by... Music Center 130 W. State St., Downtown Hastings FREE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE Use our Convenient Court Street Entrance Mild colds & morning depression Ann Landers Ann addresses hairy subject Dear Readers: Today's column is not tor everyone, but it is a subject that causes a lot of anguish. While you men go off to the sports or business section. I am going to devote most of this space to unwanted hair on women and the best ways to get rid of it. This information is from the Mayo Clinic Health Letter. (Twelve copies a year for S24 and well worth it. The address: Rochester. Minn., 55905). Cosmetic Treatment for Excess Hair Do you have unwanted faicial and bod} hair? There is no single cosmetic treatment for all. When selecting a technique, consider the amount of hair you want to remove, the sensitivity of your skin, and the time and ex­ pense involved. Some options are: Makeup: For some women, a heavy base of cosmetics will disguise a mild excess of facial hair. Bleaching: This makes the hair less ob­ vious; it works well for a mild "peach fuzz" on the upper lip. You can mike bleach at home from 6 percent hydrogen peroxide and a few drops of ammonia. Most women prefer commercial products available at drugstores or beauty shops. Shaving: This is the easiest, safest, fastest and cheapest way to remove excess hair. Most females find this method psychologically ac­ ceptable for legs and underarms, but arc reluctant to shave their faces because of the masculine connotations. Remember - con­ trary to popular belief, shaving docs not in­ crease the rate of hair growth or make hair more coarse. Pumice stone: This is an abrasive way to nih hair off your body. Your skin may become red and irritated. Plucking: Use of tweezers is common for occasional long hairs, such as on the chin or around the nipples. For plucking a larger amount of hair, try wax. Many women find waxing more satisfactory than shaving, especially for facial hair. Another advantage, your skin remains smooth, with no stubble. With regular use, you may be able to go six weeks between treatments. Plucking has potential disadvantages. Occasionally, it may lead to infection in the hair follicle and cause pits or scars. Electrolysis: This is the only method of per­ manent hair removal. The technique is effec­ tive hut causes a midly painful shock. This work is time consuming and. therefore, ex­ pensive. Electrolysis is especially suited for removal of problem hair in a limited area. Pit­ ting and scarring are potential complications, but both arc rare if a skilled operator does the procedure. The Society of Clinical and Medical Electrologists has established a cer­ tification program of professional standards. An operator who passes a national examina­ tion becomes a certified clinical elec­ trologists. In many (but not all) slates, elec­ trologists must be licensed. Dermatologists and other physicians who often sec hirsute pa­ tients can recommend a competent electrologist. Mae West and her men Dear Ann Landers: Who said. “I only like two kinds of men. domestic and foreign?" -- JUST A REMINDER, FORD TAURUS FOR $999 A MONTH PLUS $750 CASH BACK Dear Ann Landers:! have three qu.stions that have always puzzled me. Can your ex­ perts help? Here goes: Is it possible for someone to live to the ripe age of 90 or 100 without ever having been sick? Often when these people are inters iewed they say something like. "I was never sick a day in my life." or "I’ve never had so much as a headache or a cold." Are they fibbing, or are they just thinking in terms of major hospital visits? 1 have never known anyone who has never been sick. And speaking of colds, is it possible to have a slight cold/ All my colds have been horrible, juicy affairs, yet I hear people say they have a "little" cold. And finally, why is it that some days a per­ son wakes up feeling blue even when things are going well? Other times, a person might wake up feeling "up" and happy though things are not particularly great. What's at work here? Docs it have something to do with the stage of sleep we wake up in. or the kinds of dreams we had. or other factors such as the blood sugar level? I hope these questions don't sound foolish. Give it your best shot. Annie. - Intrigued in Norfolk. Va. Dear Norfolk: Most likely, those 90- and 100-year-olds you read about in the paper who claim they’ve never been sick a day in their lives actually believe it because they have never had an incapacitating illness. ’ Also, people experience discomfort dif­ ferently. Some individuals will ignore a mild headache, backache, stomachache or toothache while others will take to their beds. Yes, it is possible to have a slight cold. Ac­ tually some folks are able to prevent a cold from becoming full-blown by taking a hefty dose of Vitamin C. drinking a lot of fruit juices and hot tea and getting a good day's rest. The "slight cold" was the beginning of a h »d cold that was nipped in the bud. V tor why Mime people wake feeling lousy when life is great and greet the morning feel­ ing terrific when life is awful: It could be a matter of indigestion, blood sugar, a good or bad dream or some chemistry of the brain that we know very little about. Ain't life my stcrious?! Is step-father grandpa, too? Dear Ann Landers: I need some advice in order to avoid a family problem. In the last few weeks, my husband's stepfather hsa been referring to himself as "grandpa" to our 6-month-old son. 1 find this inappropriate. Both real grandfathers call themselves "grandpa" and I feel they alone have this privilege. I don't feel any’affection for this may who has always chosen to stay on the sidelines up to now. 1 feel Bobby should call him by his first name, just as wc have always done. This is especially important to me because our son docs not see his real grandfathers as much as he does this man. (We live a few hours away J I don't want the child to get con­ fused. If I personally felt affection for this man it would be different, but I don’t. Help me. please. He moved just 15 minutes away from us six months ago. - Rockland. Me. Dear Rock: Sorry I can't support your posi­ tion. Your child may bring out the represssed ability in this man to show affection. So what if the boy calls him Grandpa? This is used as a term of endearment by many people who aren't related. As I see it. everybody profits. How much do you know about pot, cocaine. LSD. PCP. crack, speed and downers? Think you can handle them ? For up-to-the minute in­ formation on drugs, write for Ann Landers' newly revised booklet. "The Lowdown on Dope. " Send $2.50 phis a self-addressed, stamped No. 10 envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Legal Notices Synopsis of the REGULAR MEETING OF THE Johnstown Township Board February 10.1988 All member* present. Reports ol committees presented. Approved renewol of controcl with Sexton for Banfield & Iden Cemeteries. Approved motion to use Hastings City Bank ond First of America Bonk as depositories for Township Funds. Approved payment of vouchers in amount of $11,459.32 by unanimous vote. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested Io by: Supervisor Stevens (3/3) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 88-19902-NC In the matter of Beverly Jeon Dudley Tock. Social Security Number 385-46-4054. TAKE NOTICE: On March 24. 1988 at 4:00 p.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Beverly Jeon (Dudley) Tack to Bev lee (Dudley) Tock. The change of namo is not sought (or fradulont or evil intent. DATED: February 29. 1988 Beverly Jean (Dudley) Tack 10980 Banfield Rd. Delton, Mich 49046 721-9715 (3/3) Hastings BPW holding BossesGuests Night flic Hastings Business and Professional Women's Organization have scheduled its an­ nual Bosses and Guests Night for March 8. at the County Scat Lounge Happy hour will be from 6-7 p.m. with dinner following. As in past years, the Hastings B.P.W*.* members will be entertaining bosses and guests with a speaker. Lynn Marshall, distributor for the Success Motivational In­ stitute. will be presenting a program designed to motivate and entertain the audience. A lifetime study of human nature and how to motivate people to their potential, as well as being a graduate of, and assistant for. Dale Carnegie courses, have prepared the ex­ perience and background for Marshall's Outstanding Toastmaster of the Year Award. Marshall was given this honor in Battle Creek in 1987. Dinner tickets ($6 each) will be limited. Please contact Wilma Story at (616) 945-2128 by Friday, March 5. VILLAGE ELECTION To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an Annual Village Election will be held in the Village of Woodland (Precinct No. 1) State of Michigan — OF — Woodland Village Hall Within said Village on Monday, March 14, 1988 FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS, VIZ.; One Village President One Village Clerk One Village Treasurer Three Trustees — Full Term In addition to the election of candidates for various offices, the following will be voted on: TAX RENEWAL PROPOSITION Shall the Village of Woodland extend the present two (2) mills for maintenance and equipment at the Herald E. Classic Park «or an additional two (2) years? Notice Relative to Opening and Closing of the Polls ELECTION LAW, ACT 116, P.A. 1954 On the day of any election, the polls shall be opened a! 7 o'clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open until 3 o'clock in the afternoon and no longer. Every qualified elector present and in line at tie polls at the hour prescribed for the closing thereof shall be allowed to vote SECTION 720. FORD GREATER MICHIGAN FORD DEALERS THE POLLS of said election will be open at 7 o’clock a.m. and will remain open until 8 o'clock p.m. of said day of election. MARY JO BUMP. Village Clerk �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 3, 1988 — Page 7 From Time to Time... by—Esther Walton Conferences for parents, teachers set Drs. Mixer and Scrofula Syrup One of the least remembered but colorful businesses in Hastings was the patent medicine business. Drs. Mixer Cancer and Scrofula Syrup was manufactured by the Mix­ er Medicine Company in Hastings. Started in 1863 by Dr. Lyman Mixer, it flourished until the death of Mixer’s son. Charles, in 1934. Dr. Lyman Mixer was bom in Cayuga Co., New York March 13. 1828. He was one of 11 children. On August 15. 1848, he was united in marriage to Amanda Scott. For two years they lived in New York state. From there they moved to Illinois, and in 1852 moved to Michigan, settling on a farm in Baltimore Township, Barry County. In 1871, the family moved to the city of Hastings where he re­ mained until his death in 1903. Although, his obituary doesn’t mention his gaining a degree in medicine, he was referred to as Dr. Mixer. He gained celebrity for his connection with the Mixer Medicine Business, in which he claimed to have developed a cancer cure for himself, which he then sold to others. After his death in 1903, his son. and business part­ ner, Charles W. Mixer, assumed full control of the business. Patent medicine was a lucrative business in the late 1900s. It seemed every village and town had at least one or two people who com­ pounded medicine and created their own cures. Pharmacists always mixed their own chemicals to create cures for every im­ aginable illness. One relatively common one was Lydia Pinkum, which claimed to have a baby in every bottle. Alcohol was the most common ingredient. During the popular rise in the use of patent medicine, regular treatment consisted of bleeding the patient and giving large doses of medicine that had not been tested for effec­ tiveness. Patent medicine was a natural outgrowth of this era. If it worked for one pa­ tient. it would cure a thousand patients. Since, careful and stringent methods of testing were never employed, any patent medicine depend­ ed on its cured patients to attest to its worth. Of course, if they were not cured and died they didn't attest to anything. Mixer’s claim was that it cured him of jaw and face cancer. His mutilated face was prominently displayed on the front of each and every bottle. On Jan. 15. 1890, this article appeared in the Banner describing Mixer's products and purpose: A word about Cancer If all the diseases that claim the attention of the medical fraternity, both physicians and surgeons, cancer is perhaps the most distress­ ing and the most hopeless to treat, whether its origin be constitutional, local or hereditary, it has proven itself the most baffling and stub­ born of diseases, and has long defied the most advanced theorists and practitioners. Th: weight of scientific evidence seems to show that it is a constitutional disorder to which removal by a knife or by caustics af­ fords but temporary relief because the real trouble seems to lie back of its apparent origin. Medical records substantiate this belief and trace its cause to impurities of the blood which scrofula, salt rehcum. catarrh, goiters and other kindcred blood diseases are known to arise. Among the thousands of pitiful cases of this kind, that of Dr. L. N. Mixer, of Hastings at­ tracted the attention of many medical men of Michigan 30 years ago and defeated their most intelligent efforts to arrest its growth. After nine years of intense suffering, during which lime his nose and palate were complete­ ly eaten away and his face severely disfigured, it was his happy fortune to discover a remedy that checked its progress and eventually restored him to perfect health, which he has since continued to enjoy. “So great was his joy at his almost miraculous recovery that he decided to bring this remedy prominently before the people of the country and for the past 25 years he has devoted himself assiduously to the task. “Less the incredulous ones may class him with a large number of traveling, self-styled specialists who play upon the credulity of the public and growth fat upon the weakness of those who are gulled at their plausible quackery, let us state that Dr. Mixer has been a resident of Hastings for 40 years, during 25 of which time he had devoted his attention to the study of blood diseases. "Not wishing to lend the influence of this paper to any unreliable and irresponsible per­ son by a complimentary mention, we have still have further investigated his record and in support of our opinion as to his integrity and trustworthiness we subject a letter from the Rev. Hunsberger that will speak for its self: “1 take pleasure in saying, to all whom it may concern, that I am personally acquainted with Drs. L. N. Mixer & Sons, the pro­ prietors of Mixer’s Cancer and Scrofula Syrup. During the three years pastorate at Hastings, they were members of my church and congregation and therefore 1 had oppor­ tunity to know of them and their remedy. I believe them to be upright, honorable men, whose representations may be relied upon as true. As to the remedy, it had been used by myself and family for some time, and for diseases of the blood, we are of the opinion there is none better." The testimonials, as to the value of the medicine, of such respectable physicians of different schools as Dr. Lampman. of Hastings and others, should be sufficient alone aside from anything I may be able to say. to secure for it s widest sale. It is well known that physicians of standing, as a rule, are slow to recommend anything that may be classed as a patent medicine. When they do, it may be relied upon as possessed of real merit as a remedy. Respectfully. Wesley A. Hunsberger Pastor First Methodist Church. Coldwater, Michigan “A few years since, the doctor associated with him, his two sons. Dr. C. W. Mixer and C. G. Mixer, whose entire time is devoted to attending to tlie business which has now assumed such proportions as to demand the assistance of those whose personal interest and effort will tend h\.pcrpelmitc and extend the usefulness of this great remedy which has come to be recognized and endorsed as one of the most positive specifics for cancer, scofula, salt rheum and all disorders of the blood. Kalamazoo Telegraph. “The above testimonial from the Kalamazoo Telegraph, one of the leading papers of Michigan, speaks volumes in praise of Messre. L. N. Mixer, and son (C. W. Mix­ er) of this city. Nothing that we could add could possibly speak more in favor of them as reliable men or the remedy they offer the trade as a reliable remedy possessing genuine merit, than the testimonial of Rev. W. A. Hunberger. of Coldwater, for three years pastor of the M.E. church of this city, to which the Messers. Mixer both belonged dur­ ing Rev. Hunsberger’s pastorate as well as ever since. We need only to say that such is the efficacy of the remedy they manufacture, such the public confidence in them as men, that the sales of their medicine have enor- mously increased and the prospects, seem flattering that it will soon become one of the larger business interests of this city. We arc pleased with the success they arc meeting, and with the fine prospects before them." As the above article indicates, Dr. Lyman Mixer had both of his sons in business with him in 1890. By 1892. Curtia G. Mixer had sold his share to his brother Charles. Charles continued the business after his father’s death. In fact, at the time of Lyman's death, the business had been enlarged by selling 34 dif­ ferent remedies, all by mail. Charles Mixer bought W.H. Goodyear's house on Jefferson Street and in 1907 built a “fine laboratory” behind his residence. Here, he welcomed the afflicted patient who would travel many miles, usually by train and to be seen and cured. The laboratory and house still stand. The house faces Jefferson Street and the laboratory sits in the middle of the block and can be seen from Green Street. Mixer sold most of his medicine by mail order, and this soon caused him to run against the law. In 1906, the Pure Food and Drug Act was passed by Congress. This was the first law specifically designed to regulate the medicine trade. All patent medicines sold by mail order were under scrutiny by postal authorities. This action was encouraged by the American Medical Society. It didn't take long for Mixer to be cited by this law. In November of 1909, he was cited for selling under the name “Drs Mixer” and “Cancer Cure". The charge against him was it was impossi­ ble by the mail-order method for a physician to make a reliable diagnosis of cancer. They further maintained that a treatment compound of the remedies disclosed by the analysis could not be relied on to effect the cure of any case of cancer. It was also their contention that Charles Mixer was referred to as "doc­ tor” and he was neither a graduate of nor licensed to practice medicine. Charles Mixer was well-liked in town and he served as grand master of the royal and select master mason of Michigan. He was ac­ tive in the Republican party, Knights of Good Templer. and in the First Methodist Church of Hastings. He died in 1934 at the age of 82. leaving his widow and a step-son. His widow, Leila Mix­ er. was bed-ridden at the time. The estate had been put into a Grand Rapids Trust Company which invested most of the money in stock, most of which was judged worthless by the Depression of 1930s. Leila died four years later in 1938. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday. March 16-18. Students will attend classes only in the monring on conference days. Conferences for parents in grades K-5 will be scheduled on an individual basis by the teachers. Conference schedule for the middle school is 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. on Thursday, and 1-3 p.m. on Friday. Con­ ference schedule for High School is 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, and 1-3 p.m. on Friday. Conferences at the middle school and high school will be held in the gymnasiums. Registration of kindergarten students for next school year will also take place on March 16. 17 and 18 from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. it the elementary schools nearest to where the parents reside. It is not necessary or advisable to bring the child at the time of registration. Parents will be asked to complete an information sheet and are asked to bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate to this meeting. Parents need to br­ ing a copy of the birth certificate which must be kept in the child's school record. A copy can be made at registration. When registering, parents will also be given appointments for a pre-enrollment screening test for the youngsters. Kindergarten screen­ ing tests are scheduled for April. Local Marriage Licenses listed Glemont Lake, 33, Hastings and Melissa Coon, 18, Hastings. Timothy Warren. 29, Battle Creek and Kathy Reiser, 27, Battle Creek. Gary Graff, 44, Lake Odessa and Cynthia Ziegler, 38, Hastings. --------- NOTICE---------PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETINGS NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, March 8, 1988 al the Prairieville Township Hall to receive and review the 1988 assess­ ment roll. FURTHER. NOTICE is hereby given to all persons liable to assessment lor taxes in Prairieville Township that the assessment roll will be subject to-inspection al the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, in the village of Prairieville, on the following days: □ Monday, March 14. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. □ Tuesday. 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Service Hours: Mondoy 8 io 8: Tuesdoy thru Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA Keep that great GM feeling with genuine GM parts. £ DOWNTOWN HASTINGS /pj <j) �Page 8 — The Hastinas Banner — Thursday, March 3. 1988 Saxons draw Wayland on Monday Hastings can clinch outright title with victory at Coldwater this Friday Hastings can clinch its first outright Twin Valley basketball title in eight years this Fri­ day with a win al Coldwater. The Saxons (17-2 overall) arc currently alone in first place with a 12-1 mark. Sturgis and Marshall, which meet Friday in Sturgis, are tied for second at 11-2. Hastings tied for the Twin Valley title last season with three other teams. The school's last outright crown was earned in 1980-81. Hastings coach Denny O’Mara, whose team rebounded from two straight losses to pound out 52 and 29-point laughers, said his team is picking up momentum as the title­ clincher and district approach. “Obviously everyone thinks they can always play better, but we’re pretty satisfied.” he said. O’Mara is not hoping for a repeat perfor­ mance of the season’s first HastingsColdwater meeting back on Jan. 15. In that contest Hastings had to score the last eight points to pull out a narrow 53-51 victory. Though Coldwater is a dismal 6-12 overall and 4-9 in the league, it could easily have been a different story for the Cardinals this winter. Coldwater has lost five league games by seven points or less and another game by 11 in overtime. O’Mara said Cardinals, winners of two of their last three, should be tough on their own home court. "They play better al home,” said O'Mara of Coldwater, which still has an outside chance of finishing as high as fourth. “Their game is controlling the tempo and they did that well against us the first time.” The 53 points scored by Hastings in the first Sports • • • They will. Middleville (14-4) -Contrary to the opinions of a handful of misinformed Hastings fans, the Trojans indeed possess the ability to wrestle the title away from Hastings. Experience and the home court advantage make for Brown March days for the Trojans. Caledonia (9-9) —The darkhorse of the tournament, the Scots lost in over­ time to Hastings and by eight to the Tro­ jans in their second meeting. Have an outside chance of winning it. Wayland (6-12) —Wildcats have been Mildcats in a long season. Delton (7-12) —Outstanding football success hasn’t been mirrored on cage team. At Lakewood Central Montcalm (16-3) —Hornets buzz past the rest of the field to Lansing Eastern regional. Ionia (10-9) —Bulldogs have already beaten Lakewood once on Vikings’ own court. Strike two comes in the districts. Lakewood (9-9) —Vikings have the ability to win second straight district, but the team has been erratic this season. No trips to the quarterfinals this year. Portland (9-10) —Lakewood beat Red Raiders 68-29 two weeks ago. There were no survivors. Belding (4-15) —The curtain closes on baslretball in Belding until Gus Mackcr dribbles back to town in July. At Saranac Grandville Calvin Christian (16-2) —The top-ranked team in Class C and it doesn't get out of the disricts? C’mon. Yes. it does. Pewamo Westphalia (18-1) —Despite being the 7th ranked team in Class C, the Pirates never sail past the districts. Saranac (16-3) —This is one tourna­ ment where the home court advantage doesn't help in the least. Maple Valley (5-13) -See records of above three teams. Any questions? Comstock Park —When do spring sports begin? Kent Chy —Eagles don’t fly as fast as Grandville and P-W 747s. Kalamazoo Wings HOCKEY ‘Watch our Future Stars Wed., March 2th Wacky Wednesday All Seats $3.00 See the Skating Chimp Scout Day & Autopr’”'*’ ’’jy Nursing Home Insurance For Folks Age 50-79" Can pay up to $130 a day for 5 full years Call today *or FREE FACTS in­ cluding costs, exceptions limi­ tations. and renewal provisions RTARTAITF Sat., M: -h 12th ' ‘ ' 11 1 Season Tlr m Exchange Night HOME SCHEDULE FOR MARCH ticket prices ... *6.50 and *5.50 Sunday Games at 4:00 p.m. All Others 7:00 p.m. TICKET INFO. 3600 van Rick Dr. Kalamazoo LEONARD D. NANZER Sales Representative P.C. Box 121, Hastings, Ml 49058-0121 (616) 323*0982 616-345-5101 Wings Stadium TWIN VALLEY Hastings ... Sturgis ........ Marshall.... Lakeview ... Albion.......... Harper Creek Coldwater .. Hillsdale.... 12-1 11-2 11-2 .4-9 .5-8 .4-9 .4-9 1-12 (17-2) (17-2) (16-2) (7-11) (6-12) (9-10) (6-12) (3-13) SCORERS Brown, Hastings.............. 19-632-33.3 Long, Lakewood.............. 18-470-26.1 Ainsworth, Lakewood ... 18-283-15.7 Miller. Delton.................... 19-304-16.0 Gee. Hastings.................. 19-291-15.3 D. Mesecar, Middleville.. 18-266-14.8 Forell, Maple Valley........ 18-255-14.2 S. Lenz, Maple Valley .. .18-234-13.0 T. Mesecar, Middleville . .18-223-12.4 Sprague, Middleville........ 18-220-12.2 JVs win streak snapped Let the ‘madness’begin At Hastings Hastings (17-2) — Combine a home court where the winning streak is up to 22. a tournament where three of the four opponents arc .500 or below, five district titles in the last six years, and the Saxons arc under pressure to win again. Area Standings Leading Scorers The other bracket pits Delton (7-12) against Caledonia (9-9) on March 8. The district title game is Friday. March 11 at 7:30 p.m. Hastings has won five of the last six district tournaments. The only year the Saxons didn’t win their district was the 1983-84 season — which was the last time, interestingly enough. Hastings hosted a district tournament. at a glance by Steve Veddet The Michigan High School Athletic Association bills it as “the most popular high school sporting event in the stale.” Never let it be said the MHSAA was guilty of an understatement. The MHSAA’s 63rd annual state tour­ nament kicks off next Monday at 125 district sites including Hastings. With all due respect to football fans, the tourna­ ment is indeed THE premier sporting event of the 10-month prep season. John E. Roberts, executive director of the MHSAA. says the tournament should be retagged March Magic rather than continuing with the traditional March Madness handle. “The term March Magic more aptly describes what happens in tournament play.” says Roberts. The phrase goes hand-in-hand with the appeal of the tournament, which parades from the district stage into the regionals on March 15. the quarterfinals on March 23 and the semi-finals and finals on March 25-26. “It's magic in the respect that so many teams get a chance to start anew, and seize that opportunity to pull off some stunning upsets." says Roberts. “It’s a time when enthusiasm is high on the part of everyone, and the term “magic” emphasizes the positive nature of that enthusiasm.” Roberts says the tournament is the big­ gest drawing card of the 24 sports in which the Association sponsors post­ season competition. Over the next three weeks, well over 500.000 spectators will view games at the district, regional and final-round levels. Locally, at least one and possibly two Barry County teams should survive its district and move on to the regional The following is a tcam-by-team ac­ count of the three districts in which Barry County schools are involved: meeting and the combined 104 markers by both teams represent season-lows for the Saxons. Following the Coldwater game, Hastings will meet Wayland (6-12) in the first round of the district tournament in Hastings on March 7 at 7:30 p.m. If the Saxons win that game, they play Middleville (14-4) next Wednesdav at 7:30. BANKERS LIFE AND CASUALTY uin„enl. Minnesota North Stars Harper Creek snapped the Hastings jayvec basketball team’s three-game losing streak last Friday night with a 60-48 win. The Saxons are now 11-8 overall and 6-7 in the Twin Valley. The Beavers grabbed a 35-21 halftime lead over the cold-shooting Saxons, who finished with only a 25 percent field goal percentage. Harper Creek upped that lead to 50-31 at the end of three quarters. Jeff Baxter and Scott Hubbard led Hastings with 12 points each. Ton Vos added 10. Hastings knocked off Gull Lake 59-52 last week. The Saxons led 19-17 after one period and 32-29 at the half. Hastings took a 44-40 lead into the final eight minutes and managed to hold off the Blue Devils. Jamie Murphy led Hastings with 19 points. Hubbard added 18 and Vos 12. [ Sports ] Hastings’ Mike Brown (middle) accepts an nomination to the McDonald’s All-American Team from Hastings McDonald owner-operator Al Jarvis. At right is Saxon coach Denny O’Mara. Brown nominated to McDonald’s cage team Mike Brown of Hastings is one step away from being named to the “Dream Team”, the 1988 McDonld's All American High School Basketball Team. Brown is one of 1.500 prep eagers in the na­ tion nominated by McDonald’s All American Basketball Team Selection Committee, a prestigious committee of high school basket­ ball coaches and sportswriters, headed by Morgan Wootton, coach of DeMatha High School in Hyattsville. Md.. one of the top­ ranked high school teams in the country. As a nominee, the 6’3’’ guard is in the run­ ning to be or; of the 25 members selected to the 1988 McDonld’s All American High School Basketball Team. Brown has a 33.3 point per game average and leads in practical­ ly every offensive category. McDonld's All American Basketball Team was formed in 1977 to recognize and honor outstanding young athletes. The Team is selected by the McDonald's All American Basketball Team Selection Committee and reviewed by the Advisory Committee headed by John Wooden, legendary coach of 10 na­ tional collegiate championship teams when he was at UCLA. Former McDonald's All Americans include such pro and college stars as Michael Jordan, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Mart Aguirre. Ralph Sampson, Patrick Ewing, James Wor­ thy, Danny Manning, J.R. Reid and Rex Chapman. The McDonald's 1988 All American High School Basketball Team will play in the I Ith annual McDonald's All American Game at "The Pit” on the campus of the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque on April 17. The Game will be broadcast live in ts entirely by ABC Sports. Proceeds from the "East vs. West” game will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House of Albuquerque, a "home away from home” for families of seriously ill children being treated at nearby hospitals. "We’re really excited that Mike has been recognized as one of the top basketball players in the country," said Al Jarvis, owner/operator of the Hastings McDonald's. "He's an exceptionally talented athlete and a real asset to Hastings and the community." SCOREBOARD YMCA Youth Councils Adult Indoor Soccer Team W L T Red................................................ 8 2 0 Blue............................................... 8 2 0 Yellow........................................... 3 6 1 White............................................ 0 9 1 Game Results - Yellow 14 vs. White 7; Red 5 vs. Blue 8. 6th Grade Intramural Bowling Final Standings Team W L T Noways........................................ 5 I 0 Ghostbusters................................ 3 3 1 Spartans....................................... 3 2 1 Florida State............................... 0 6 0 Game Results - Florida statte 368 vs. Ghostbusters 373; (High Game Honors - L. Haywood 107. J. Herbvstreth 127) Spartans 384 vs. Noways 380. (High Game Honors - Cassell 108, T. Gillespie 132) YMCA Youth Councils Mens Basketball B Minor W Kloostermans.........................................10 Pennock Hospital....................................9 Viking...................................................... 3 Larry Poll Realty..................................... 1 L 2 2 8 11 B Major League L.O. Merchants.................................... 12 H. BB Club............................................. 6 H. Mfg.................................................... 5 Brown Jug............................................... 3 C & B Discount.......................................3 8 5 7 8 9 A League Benedict Farms...................................... 9 1 Razors Edge............................................ 6 4 Roundball Ex.............................. 6 5 Petersons................................................. 4 6 Hastings. Dent.........................................1 10 Game Results - B Minor League - Pennock Hospital 81 vs. Kloostermans 72; Larry Poll Realty 40 vs. Viking 43. B Major League Lake Odessa Merchants 74 vs. Brown Jug 67; Hastings BB club 83 vs. C & B Discount 68. A League - Roundball Express 107 vs. Benedict Farms 91; Benedict Farms won by foreit over Family Dentistry; Roundball Ex­ press 93 vs. Peterson 96; Razors Edge 89 vs. Hastins Family Dentistry 68. YMCA-Youlh Council High School Indoor Soccer Standings WLT West Germany.......................................... 4-0-0 Death Squade............................................2-1-1 TheUMIU’S............................................. 2-1-1 Pfiefers...................................................... 1-3-0 Dark Blue................................................. 0-4-0 Results UMIU'S by forfeit ovr Pfaiefers: West Germany 17 vs. Death Squade 7. Tom Bolo Matt Spencer Jim Lenz Bolo claims wrestling title It was the sluff of which memories are made. Down 8-5 with less than a minute left in the state wrestling final, it looked like Hastings’ Tom Bolo wound have to settle for runnerup in his 132-pound weight class. Not a had finish, certainly, but not the goal for which a wrestler points himself. So. Bolo went to work. He picked up a point on a stalling call with 30 seconds to go to close the gap to 8-5. Then with 20 seconds left, Bolo gained a reversal to cut the score to 8-7. With 10 seconds to go Bolo missed a near fall, but he quickly turned his opponent with three seconds left for his final two points and a thrilling 8-7 win. "It was the most exciting match of the state finals." Hastings coach Bill Rodgers said later. "Three thousand people were on their feet yelling." The win capped a two-day, four-win perfor­ mance by Bolo, who qualified but failed to place in last year's state meet. Bolo won his first match on a disqualification and grabbed an 11-2 victory over Chad Watts of Albion, the same wrestler Bolo defeated to win his league title three weeks ago. Bolo won his semi-final match 5-0. Bolo. who also won his regional as well as the Twin Valley, closes out his season with an outstanding 44-4-2 mark. Two other Hastings wrestlers failed to place at the Class B state meet held in Battle Creek. Malt Spencer at heavyweight and Jim Lenz at at 167 "wrestle well," said Rodgers, but fail­ ed to place. Spencer, another Hastings league champion and a third place finisher at the regional, won his first match at state 2-0 in overtime. Spencer made it two straight with a 7-5 con­ quest in round two. He ran into trouble in the third round, losing the match on a dis­ qualification to finish his season at 38-10. Lenz was leading 7-2 in his first match before being pinned. He lost his second match 11-4 to wind up his season with a fine 38-9 mark. Rodgers said his trio of wrestlers should hold their heads high. "They wrestled to their abilities," he said. "They did an outstanding job." Saxon volleyball team finishes fourth Hastings finished a surprising fourth in last week’s Twin Valley meet while also losing a pre-district match on Tuesday night. The Saxons split six matches in pool play to tie for second. In the playoff for second in the pool. Hastings knocked off Marshall 15-3. That propelled Hastings into the quarter­ finals where the Saxons lost to powerful Sturgis 15-3. 15-2. “I thought w. played wonderful, real well." said Hastings coach Beth Stevens. “Coldwater and Marshall killed us during the regular season and we beat them both this time. I can't complain against Sturgis, they’re undefeated and rated No. 1 in the state. We still played good against them." Sturgis wound up winning the meet with Coldwater second and Lakeview third. Hastings beat the Cardinals twice in pool play 15-11, 15-3. Tracy Heath had seven kills and Laura Lenz six while Amy Bowers had 11 serving points. In round two. Hastings lost to Marshall • 5-9 in the first match, but tallied to top the Redskins 15-10 in the second. Hastings then lost twice to Harper Creek 15-7. 15-4 to force the one-game playoff with Marshall. Hastings lost its pre-district game to Mid­ dleville on Tuesday. 17-15, 15-4. Heath had four kills while Angie Willson had six points and two accs “We were real flat." said Stevens. "It was hard for us to get up." �Tne Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 3, 1988 Bowling Results YMCA winners... Wednesday P.M. High Game and Series - S. VanDcnburg 220-592. B Moods 200-586. N. Hummel 206-555. J McMillon 210-536. R Rinc 201-532. B Huthavsas 191-485. O. Gillons 204-511. K. Hanford 178-489. C. Wilcox 171- 489. N. Taylor >70-478. B. High 170-475. F. Schneider 179-474. P. Champion 178-474. S. Knickerbocker 184-443. L. Fruin 157-442. J. Gibbons 160-151. T. Owen 149-433. R. Kuempel !79-r54. P. Croninger 166-436. B Handy 161-451. J. McQuern 172- 422. B. Hendershot 169-406. S. Penn­ ington 492. High Game - M Dull 190. T. Christopher 190, L. Yoder 190. B. Smith 174. N. Houghtalin 160. D. Brewer 160.1. Clark 156. B. Johnson 154. Splits converted - B. Miner 6-7-10. R. Rine 6-7-10. Members of the Hastings YMCA basketball C major league: (front row left to nght) Mike Meade, Ken Meade, Wayne Kirwin, Greg Lenz (back row) Bub Mitchell, Ed Gless, Geno C. Thursday Night Classic Northern Equipment 23-5: Seif & Sons Chevrolet 18-10; Gavin Chevrolet & Buick 17-11; Good Pal Farms 17-11; Cinder Phar­ macy 17-11; Robertson Plbg. & Hing. 16-12; Paragon 16-12; A.B. Lock 14-14; Middle Villa 14-14; Simpson Industries 12-16; Marposs 12-16; Cascade Home Improvement 12-16; Thomapplc Kitchen 10-18: Doug's Auto Service 10-18; Garbow Real Estate 8-20; Geuke’s Meat Market 8-20. High Series - D. Klundcr 627: M. Mid­ dleton 622; B. LaJoye 596; P. Datema 586: M. Mugridge 586; D Pennock 584. High Games - R. Palmer 243: D. Klunder 234; P. Datema 233; K. Morgan 233; M. Middleton 227: J. Middleton 227; J. Vandenberg 220. Bowlerettes J. & G. Stockfarm 66-30; Cascade Home Imp. 6O'/2-35'Z»; Nashville Auto 56-40; Hastings Bowl 55-41; Gutter Dusters 53-43; Kent Oil 51 Vi-4414; D.J. Electric 49-47; Hair Care Center 48-48; DeLong's Bait & Tackle 45-51; Pioneer Apts. 41-47; Carl's Super Mkt. 40'4-55'4; Flex Fab 40-56; Mathews 38'4-57'4; Thomapplc Manor 34-58. Good Game and Series - E. Dunham 216-577; B. Hoffman 194-555; S. VanDenberg 214-500; J. Richardson 193-544; L. Elliston 192-523; K Mallison 181-156; C. Brown 200-505; S Raymond 174-482; S Cowell 209-456. Good Games-J. Skcdgell 192; P O'Hcran 173: N. Wynn 172; B. Wilson 169. R. Mur­ phy 165; J Smith 150. Members of the Hastings basketball YMCA C minor league: (front row left to right) Rich Palmer, Tony Barcroft, Archie Jennings (back row) Alan Mater, Gary Young, Dale Poling, Charley Mater. Missing are Dave Steeby, Russ Keach, and Joe Lukasiewicz. Hastings Mfg. Co. Formula Realty 469'4. Chrome Room 415. Machine Room 415. Viking 370'4, Office 363'4. Anhowsur Busch 300'4. High Games and Series - D. Edwards 241-200-626. J. Grassmycr 232-596. B. Hestcrly 556. R. Dawe 213-539. R. Ncymeiyer 204-537, J. Rugg 202-527. J. Smith 521. M. Tucker 519, W Beck 518. D. Thompson 501. MCP Bookkeeping & Tax Service Complete bookkeeping service and income lax preparation 5071 N. Shore or. Pleasant lake, Members of the Hastings YMCA three-on-three basketball league: (back) Bruce Gee (middle row) Jim Fisher, Dee Crowley and Jeff Youngsma (front) Duska Brumm. Board of Review NOTICE OF MEETING The Board of Review of the City of Hastings will meet in the City Hall daily. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14 through April 1, 1988. The Board of Review will meet in the Assessors office to review the assessment roll. A taxpayer may protest to the Board of Review by letter, at 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058. The following is a temporary list of factors to be applied to the 1987 assessed values from the County Equalization Department for the 1988 assessments. Ratio RESIDENTIAL.............. ............................ 47.50 COMMERCIAL............. ............................ 49.89 INDUSTRIAL................. ............................ 50.00 PERSONAL.................. ............................ 50.00 1 1 1 1 Factor 05263 00220 00000 00000 Delton 623-2660 Tuesday Night Mixed Razors Edge 24-8; Formula Realty 24-8; Marsh's Refrigeration 22-10; Floral Design 18'4-13'4; Variety Shoppe 18-14; Consumers Concrete 17-15; Riverbend Travel 14-18; Lewis Realty 12'4-19'4; Neil's Restaurant 12-20; Hallifax Services 12-20: Woodland Sales Sen . 10-22; CJ’s 8-24. High Game Men - P. Scobey 233; R. Neimycr 214: R. Hause 208; B. Lake 207; R. Caris 202; G. Hause 195; J. Wilbur 192; R. Sanlnccncio 191; D. Smith. D. Johnson. R. Cullers 187; W. Hass 186; B. Jilcs. B. Ruthruff 181; J. Stanton 143. High Game Women - D. Castelein 194; T. Jilcs 188: B. Johnson 181; E. Johnson 175; M. Tietz 173; D. Hoffman 170: T. Curtis 134. Congratulations to Jessie Sanlnccncio for her first 200-223: 538 scries. 95 pins over her average. Tuesday Night Mixed Razor's Edge 28-8. Formula Realty 25-11, Marsh's Refrigeration 25-11. Floral Design 19'4-16'4. Variety Shoppe 19-17. Consumers Concrete 18-18. Riverbend Travel 17-19. Lewis Realty 15'4-20'4. Hallifax Services 15-21. Neil's Restaurant 13-23. CJ's 11-25. Woodland Sales & Service 10-26. Men’s High Game - D. Hoffman and P. Scobey 212, R. Eaton 209. D. Tolles 208. J. Vlick 204. B. Ruthruff 198. D. Smith 196. R. Sanlnccncio 191, R. Cullers 190. J. Wilbur 186. B. Lake 180, T. Mrutincz 159. J. Hig­ gins 173. Women’s High Game - P. Cullers 235-586. V. Tolles 201. B. Johnson 188. T. Jilcs 193. C. Haupt 183. D. Slovinski and I Ruthruff 181. D. Hoffman 173, P. Lake 171. M. Tietz 169. B. Hestcrly 143. Monday Mixers Girrbachs 60-36: Andrus of Hastings 59-37; River Bend Travel 56-40; Bobs Restaurant 55'4-404; Michclob 54'4-41'4; Deweys Auto Body 52'4-43'4; Hastings Flower Shop 52-44; Sir N Her 48'4-47'4; Mirrors Image 44-52; Cinder Drugs 41'4-54'4; Hollenbeck Cleaners 38-58; Art Meade Sales 37-59; Hastings Bowl 37-59; Circle Inn 36'4-59'4. High Games and Series - K. Colvin 182; S Merrill 190; B. Hathaway 196; F. Girrbach 233; D Larsen 171; S. Nevins 159; H. Service 163: J. Solmes 183; G. Maurer 187; L. Pennock 172; D. Snyder 195-572; N. McDonald 190; L. Ruthruff 160; M. Hollenbeck 166; D. Kelley 202-570; S. Han­ ford 190; B. Wieland 172; J. Hamilton 154; T. Pennington 165; P. Koop 202-506. Converted Splits - M. Kill 5-7; P. Czinder 6-7. Thursday Twisters Guekes Market .630; Andrus .594; Century 21 .583; Art Meade .531; Hastings Mutual .469; Formula Real Estate .447; Hastings Bowl .421: Bowman Refrigeration .417. High Games and Series - N. Taylor 226; B. Barnum 173; P. Arends 171; B. Steele 185: P. Guy 180; S. Peterson 170; K. Colvin 202. 529; B. Kruko 191; M. Newton 160; C. Hawkins 196; D. Greenfield 180; J. Gasper 199-508. Thursday Angels McDonalds II 66-30; Clays Dinner Bell 65-31: Cove Distributing 47-49; Outward Ap­ pearance 47-49; F.O.C.s 47-49: Stefanos 46-50; McDonalds I 35'4-60'4; Hastings City Bank 30'4-65'4. Good Games and Series - L. Hutchings 162-423; E. Gray 173-455; C. Tolger 153; J. Jarvis 144-390; D. Smith 185-486; S. Rose 178: T. Keeler 157; V. Goodenough 156; C. Cuddahec 176-500; J. Mercer 176; J. Joseph 165; C. Williams 153; J. Blough 184; L. Tilley 190; M. Lewis 145; R. Haight 189; N. McDonald 182. Congratulations to T. Daniels 200-562; S. Svoboda 221-570. Sunday Night Mixed Gutterdusters 73-35; Elbow Benders 61-47; Family Force 61-47; Sex Pins 61-43; Hooter Crew 59'4-44'4; Alley Cats 56-48; A-Team 55-49; White Lightning 55-49; Chug-A-Lugs 54-50; Unpredictablcs 51-57; Something Natural 51-53; Sandbaggers 51-53; Detroiters 47'4-56'4; Greenbacks 47'4-56'4; Mas & Pas 43'4-60'4; Really Rottens 42'4-61 '4; Pin Busters 39'4-64'4; Gct-Along-Gang 35-69. Womens High Game and Series - B. Moody 210-569; L. Tilley 186-526; D. Snyder 183-521; J. Ogden 177; P. Godbey 176; J. Smith 169; P. Lake 168: C. Allen 165; D. VanCampcn 160; B. Wilson 155; L. Hom­ ing 144; M. Bowmen 143; V. Parish 143; D. Cole 139. Mens High Game and Series - R. Snyder 196-565; M. Tilley 209-545; B. Lake 215-529; R. Ogden 185-525; S. Goodenough 205-510; T. Zylstra 180-501; D. Smith 203-500; R. Ogden 191; B. Cantrell 189; D. Montague 185; D. Ogden 184; G. Snyder 179; C. Wilson 179; R. Ward 176; W. Hass 171; R. Neymeyer 168; D. Goodenough 163; L. Joppie 160; B. Ray 157. — NOTICE — Thursday A.M. Thomapplc Manor 59; Just Ourselves 56; Keelers Apts. 52; Silk Screen 52; Nash. Locker 52; Lef­ tovers 51; Hummers 46'4; Varneys Stables 45; Hast. Family Dentistry 44; Slow Pokes 44; Wcltons 43; Razors Edge 43; Bosleys 43; Kreativc Korners 36: Kaiser Seed 35'4; Kloostermans 34. Good Games - L. Davis 136; A. Miller 131; N. Hummel 170; P. Fisher 200; C. Lawrence 138; S. Brimmer 172; K. Wyerman 160; F. Ruthruff 185; A. Welton 148; M. Dull 158; P. Godbey 153; C. Benner 149. High Series and Games - B. Hathaway 236-533; O. Gillons 189-505; P. Hamilton 158-449; T. Joppic 165-477; S. Knickerbocker 161-459; B. Johnson 181-494; A. Preston 127-373. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Review will meet on March 8,1988 at 9 a.m. in the office of the Supervisor of Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings to organize and review the Assessment Roll. to hear Assessment APPEALS will be held at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road. Hastings on: March 14, 19889 a_m. 'til Noon, 1 p.m. 'til 4 p.m. March 15. 19889 a.m. 'til Noon, 1 p.m. 'tit 4 p.m. Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. PUBLIC MEETING PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS A FACTORS FOR IMS: CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER 53.30 .93809 Agriculture 46.52 Commercial 1.07481 50.00 1.00000 Industrial 50.87 .98290 Residential 50.00 1.00000 Developmental 50.00 1.00000 Personal The above ratios and multipliers do not mean lhal every parcel will receive the same. If you have purchased property it will be assessed at 50% of the sale value. If you have improved your pro­ perty such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc., this will also relied in the value of your property. Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board ol Review will correct the assessment ol such property as will, in their judgement, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. ROBERT M. EDWARDS, Supervisee 3793 Gun Lake Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Township Hall Phone 945-2194 LEAP YEAR SPECIAL SWE80C Hastings Charter Township BOARD of REVIEW ...will be held in the Charlton Park Museum; Mon., Mar. 14 and Tues., Mar. 15. Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon; and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sales and appraisals study by Barry Co. Equalization Dept, and State Tax Commis­ sion show ratio of assessment to true value: Ratio Mult. AGRICULTURE50.55 COMMERCIAL48.99 1.02062 INDUSTRIAL50.00 .98912 1.00000 RESIDENTIAL48.13 1.03885 DEVELOPMENTAL50.00 1.00000 Richard C. Thomas, Supervisor, Hastings Township Barry Township BOARD of REVIEW The Barry Township Board ■ . Review will meet to review the assessmar.t roll for 1988 as follows: Tuesday. March 8, 1988 and Monday, March 14.1988 ... at Barry Township Hall. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15.1988 ... Hickory Fire Station. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Ratio and factors to attain 1988 assess­ ments. Ratio RATIO and FACTORS to attain Assessments are: 1988 Ratio Factor to Attain 50% 1.0000 RESIDENTIAL48.99 1.02062 1.0912 PERSONAL50.00 46.97 1.0645 ............ ....... 50.00 RESIDENTIAL.......... — .... _..45.82 William B. Wooer, Supervisor ■08 SAVE80C COUPON EXPIRES 4/15/88 .97352 1.00000 1.00000 COMMERCIAL ............ industrial The Johnstown Township Board of Review will meet at the township hall on M-37 (Bedford Rd.) on March 14 & 15. 1988 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon & 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to review and equalize the Assessment Roll. 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TheCoca-CttaCcmcjn, All rights reserved 028032R �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 3, 1988 Make your kid a winner, urges special speaker day. And you can be preaching the greatest lesson in the world, but you're really teaching them by what they see you doing every single day" said Fettig. • "You say. how do I become a great parent? Fall in love with yourself - get to love yourself. Be really lovable and pour all this love that you have for yourself out on other people and you’ll be the greatest parent in the world." he explained. "Get in touch with yourself, get to really feeling good about yourself and it'll grow up with your kids." Fettig touched on some ideas for improving children's self-esteem. He told the parents to take a photograph of their child succeeding at something - "any kind of a success." "Capture it on film, pul it right near the bed so the last thing they see at night is themselves as a winner, some winner." explained. "The first thing in the morning, they look at that picture of themselves near the bed. they sec themselves as a winner.". He suggested the same tactic, only taking a picture of the child alone with both parents. If the parents do not live together, he saic. take a picture of the child with the individual parents. "If you have four children, take four pic­ tures." he said, emphasizing the need for the children to be important as individuals. “Put it near the bed so your child sees himself as a part with roots and a loving family." "The last thing they see at night is the most powerful impact they have in their mind." Fettig said. "They say that the last 30 minutes of the day have more impact on a child's life than the rest of the day. He said parents sometimes get in a rut disciplining their children to go to bed by chasing them away from the television and forcing them to their bedrooms. "What you ought to do is go up to bed with them and sit down and spend 30 minutes.” he said. "You say. ‘I don't have 30 minutes.’ Well, how much time do you have to go to the detention home with your kid? How much time do you have to take your kid to some kind of rehabilitation program and drive them over there? How much time do you got for that?" If you want to be a great parent, fall in love with yourself. Art Fettig told parents at Cen­ tral Elementary School Monday evening. Fettig. a renowned motivational speaker who has written over 1.000 published articles and 23 books, spoke to the parents after speaking to students, teachers and the Rotary Club earlier in the day. A native of Battle Creek. Fettig emphasizes positive thinking and is president of Growth Unlimited, a corporation dedicated to pro­ moting positive living concepts. His visit to Hastings, which included eight presentations, was sponsored by Hastings schools. Rotary Club. Exchange Club, the Jaycees. McDonalds. Barry County Lumber and J-Ad Graphics. "How many of you are just involved enough in being parents that you came here tonight thinking that if you could get one idea that would really help your kid be a greater kid. a better student, a better adult; if you could get just get one tiny idea, you're willing to pay the price of coming here?" Fettig ask­ ed the parents. “Give yourself some applause. "More than anything else." Fettig con­ tinued. “I want you to go out of here tonight, committed to being a better parent. If 1 can do that for just one person, then it's worth it.” “Education is a divine trinity." he said. “I don't know how divine it is. but it is a trinity. And it involves three vital components. And tix one major component that’s missing, and is represented in every single empty seat in this hall tonight, are the parents who won't get involved with their kids. “I’m so delighted that you people came tonight. And I'm also heartbroken, because the kids who arc desperately in need - and I sec them and I can pick them out in schools they’re screaming out for help. And their parents aren't here tonight. It's always the same thing; the parents who really need a messsage like this aren't here tonight." Making up the rest of the trinity, he said, arc the students and the teachers. “Kids don't do what you tell them to do. they do what they see you doing - every single Central students clap hands as Fettig sings a jingle. = ToysJi</s Fettig. who during his presentation sang the Mary Poppins song. "Just a Spoonful of Sugar" and recited lines from "The Little Engine That Could." said he doesn’t want to grow up. He said he follows the philosophy of Peter Pan. "Peter Pan said ’I don’t ever want to grow up because when you grow up. you lose the magic." repeated Fettig. "And Mary Pop­ pins. another great philosopher, said ‘I don't ever want to grow up because when you grow up. you no longer talk to the animals.' My thing is. I don't ever want to grow up. 1 want to grow." He encouraged the audience to do the same; to continue to grow. "The greatest untapped resource wc have is .lie human potential." Fettig said. "And that's you and you and you and you and those beautiful kids of yours." Fettig closed the presentation with a message to parents. “My message is so simple you could write it on your finger and take it home with you. And I hope you recite it to your kids every single day.” he said. "And I hope you recite it to your spouse every single day. And I hope you recite it to yourself 10 times a day. And here it is: there's greatness in you - you're a special kid. you’re going to do great things in your life. You’re different than any other kid in the world. 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Pole Position II Avertise your don’t wants in the... - NOTICE • BOARD of REVIEW Hope Township All meetings of the 1988 Board of Review will be held at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 Wall Lake Rd. (M-43). Dates for property owner appeals are as follows: March 14, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. March 15,1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. And any other dates deemed necessary to equalize and finalize the 1988 Assessment Roll. Any property owner unable to attend either of the above appeal dates may appeal by letter to the Board of Review, c/o Supervisor, 6998 Keller Rd.. Delton. Ml 49046 1988 TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT RATIOS 50.00 Agriculture....-—..49.56—Developmental.. . Timber Cutover.. .50.00 Commercial.............. 50.60 Persons'. Property 50.00 Industrial.................. 50.00 Residential49.64 Change in Assessment Notices are sent only to property owners whose property assessment has Changed lor 1988. Patricia I. Baker, Supervisor Orangeville Township BOARD of REVIEW The Orangeville Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall in Orangeville. Monday, March 14, 1988, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 15.1988,1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. ...and as many other days as necessary to finalize roll. Will accept comments by mail. Ratios and factor set by Barry County Equalization Department and Michigan State Tax Commission. Multiplier Class Ratio 0.92713 AGRICULTURE 53 93 1 ooooo COMMERCIAL 50 00 1 ooooo INDUSTRIAL50 00 1.11111 RESIDENTIAL ........................ 45 00 1 ooooo PERSONAL 50 00 1 occoo TIMBER CUTOVER 50 00 DEVELOPMENTAL 50 00 1 ooooo Russell K. Stanton, Supervisor �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 3, 1988 — Page 11 Home & Auto Show starts today Prizes, music, food and attractive displays arc what visitors to the annual Home and Auto Show will find at the Hastings Community Building this Thursday. Friday and Saturday. March 3-5. "We've moved the show to an earlier date in March to give people something to do in the blah, winter weather." explained Tim King, who. along with Doug Welton, is co-chairing the event. The show is set to run from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. tonight. I p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Barry County Fairgrounds. Admission is free to the show, which will feature 24 area home related businesses and one auto dealer. "It brings together a lot of merchanLs under one roof in the Hastings/Barry County area to show their products and it gives people a chance to meet the merchants." said King. "It’s just a lot of fun.” Live entertainment is on tap for the weekend. Entertainment will be provided by local musicians, including Les Raber with his famous fiddle flare at 7 p.m. tonight. On Friday. Jason Hunt and Mood will change the pace with their jazz and classical music from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During die same time on Saturday. Bud and Stan Pierce arc scheduled to fill the air with folk tunes using the guitar and dulcimer. A food booth featuring homemade desserts will be opeiated by the Barry County 4-H Rabbit Clubs. Among the exhibitors is Thomapplc Valley Equipment Co. of Hastings which plans to display its latest John Deere lawn and garden lawn mowers and tractors, said manager Jim Steward. White’s photography will display some if its large color portraiture by Steve White and Elaine Steward and will give away one free 16 by 20 inch portrait at the Saturday drawing. Welton's Heating and Cooling will concen­ trate on high efficient gas furnaces, central air conditioning and water service neat pumps, said pan owner Doug Welton. "We’ll probably display our ductwork materials for new homes and some energy saving devices for home healing," Welton said. At the Formula Real Estate booth, visitors to the show can enter a drawing for one of three available $25 gift certificates to the County Seat, Mills Landing or Bay Pointe restaurant. “There’s enough variety in exhibitors that it should be interesting for everyone.” said King. ’’There’s televisions, stereos, musical instruments and other things. It’s not just for homeowners.” 4<e said most of the exhibitors will have sale prices on their merchandise at the show, which is sponsored by the Hastings Area ' Chamber of Commerce. The chamber plans to sell popcorn all three days of the event and will hold a special raffle. Other exhibitors on hand will be Pine Crest Sates (Bcllevticl, Newton Well Drilling. Burl- Legal Notice ingame Company (Wyoming). Bruce’s Water Conditioning. Brand’s Photo. Consumers Power Co.. Burkey Glass. Fuelgas, Pope Washer. Pope Furniture. Kevin’s Draperies. Absolute Cleaning. Quality Cabinets (Charlotte). Aris Matrix. Music Center. Gary Moore Builders. Culligan Water Condition­ ing. Talc’s Heating and Cooling. Thornapple Valley Realty. Buskirk Lumber (Freeport) and Art Meade Auto Sales. Delton teachers and Board of Education ratify contract After months of negotiations and two threatened strikes, the Delton Kellogg Board of Education and its teachers union have ratified a two-year contract which provides for 4.5 percent pay increases in both years. “It’s long overdue. We finally made it," said Jake Ypma, president of the Delton Kellogg Education Association. "We didn’t get everything we wanted, but I'm sure the board didn’t get everything they wanted cither." Teachers Tuesday "overwhelmingly ratified the contract by a good margin" he said. "I’m very happy it’s over,” Ypma said. "Now we can get our priorities 100 percent to where they should be. This won’t be on our minds anymore.” The school board ratified the pact Thursday by a 4-3 vote, with members Donald Aukerman, Sylvia Forster and Dorothy Kettle voting no. Teachers will receive the wage increase retroactive to the beginning of the school year. The contract provides for a class size provi­ sion that if there are more than two students above the maximum stipulated class size, which will vary for different levels, the board will have to pay a penalty (additional compen­ sation) or "do something else.” said Superintendent Dr. John Sanders. The class size issue caused the board to re­ ject a tentative contract in January. The new wage agreement provides for a teacher with a bachelor's degree to receive a starting salary of $18,610 to a maximum $30,572, Sanders said. The pay range for a teacher with a master’s degree is $19,845 to $32,643. The 4.5 increase for teachers will cost the district approximately $135,000 this year. “It will be somewhat higher next year if the staff remains the same,” Sanders said. With the same staff, the pay raises would cost in the neighborhood of $140,000 in the 1988-89 school year. The pay for driver’s education instructors was increased from $45 to $55 per student in the new contract. "I think everyone in the system is pleased with the settlement reached," said Sanders. “We’ll have to struggle with the revenue pic­ ture in 1988 and face up to our responsibilities to pay for the services of our employees. “It’s going to be difficult to balance the budgerwd’thars the next task we*1!' have to face,” he said. School board member Donald Aukerman said he voted against the contract because he felt the proposal put the "board in a tough FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Ail Courttie*) MORTGAGE SALE — Default having been mode in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by BLAINE J. KUBIAK end DEBORAH L. KUBIAK, his wife, ol the Township of Hostings. Borry County. Michigan. Mortgagors, to Heartwell Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan corporation. Mortgagee, doted the 16th day of October. A.D., 1985. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 21s! day of October. A.D. 1985. in Liber 428 of Borry County Records, on page 38. which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit the 12th day of November. A.D. 1985. assigned to Westwood Mortgage Corporation and recorded on November 13. 1985. in the office of Register of Deeds in Liber 429 for said County of Barry County Records, on page 74. on which mortgage there is claimed Io be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Four ond no/100 Dollars (47,994.00). An no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pari thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such cose made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of March. A.D. 1988. at 11:00 o'clock a.m. said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auc­ tion. to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mor­ tgage. or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mor­ tgage. with the interest thereon at twelve percent (12.0%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by low, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in lhe premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All of that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Hastings, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows, to-wit: Lot 16 of the Plat of TODD'S ACRES, being a port of the NW % of Section 15. T3N. R8W. Hastings Township. Barry County. Michiaon. The redemption period shall be six month. . • the date of such sale, unless determined at- -oned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a. which cose the redemption period shall be 30 ooys from the date of such sole. DATED: February 4. 1988 JACK F. GARDNER Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY-SUITE 205 24800 NORTHWESTERN HWY. SOUTHFIELD. MICHIGAN 48075 (313X352-7020 WESTWOOD MORTGAGE CORPORATION Assignee of Mortgagee Happy 21st PATTY - MARCH 7 - Myra position to make a decision that's going to force us into more millage. "I try to focus on being a little bit conser­ vative. biding time for the past few years hop­ ing that we'd have some (state) tax reform by now, but that’s not happened." Aukerman said he fell “the DKEA. not the teachers, kinda used unprofessional tactics to make the board look like they didn't care...I wanted to say yes. but because of the pro­ cedure I voted no. "We could have had this (contract) settled months ago." he said, referring to the rejec­ tion of a proposed contract last fall by the union's regional bargaining unit..."And they’ve threatened to strike twice in one year." Aukerman said he docs "not resent teachers getting raises, but I have difficulty with it when we don't have the money to do it. “This is going to affect the school district for years to come. If we don’t get more millage, the next best alternative will be to lay off teachers and I don't like to cut programs.” Trustee Dorothy Kettle said she opposed the new contract because the district can't afford If the increase had been under 3.5 percent. Kettle said she would have voted yes. “Back when negotiations first started, our attorney said that a 3.5 percent raise would probably be alright, but if we went over that, we’d be in the red," she said. "With the economy being the way it is and people in the community being unemployed or having to take wage freezes, I felt that the teachers should consider this. 1 know we don't have the money, but after two years, maybe we could wait and see where our economy is at that time," Kettle. “I’m not out to see that the teachers don’t get paid, everybody wants more money each year. And with each year, you get more ex­ perience. There are a lot of good teachers in our district. In fact. I’d say, about 99 per­ cent of them are very good teachers. I’m very proud of our teachers at Delton, but I feel they’re asking for money we don’t have,” Kettle said. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Sales position open in Hastings for approximately 30 hours per week. Light office duties. Great opportunity for the right individual. Write to ... Ad No. 296 c/o J*Ad Graphics, Inc. ’ P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058 Hastings Mffg., union continue contract talks While negotiations continue between Hastings Manufacturing Company and UAW Local 138, employees continue io work on a ’’day-to-day basis," said Patrick Loftus, president of lhe local. The old contract expired Feb. 1. ’’We’re not at liberty to discuss anything pertaining to negotiations," as advised by state and federal mediators, said Loftus. Monty "Joe" Bennett, vice president of employee relations, who was unavailable for comment this week, said previously that there are no "problems" prolonging contract discussions. "I don't know that there is a problem. I think it's just time-consuming," he explained. "It just takes time for two people to sit down and reach an agreement. I don't think there is a problem." The two sides will continue talks Monday morning. r The previous contract lasted three years, Bennett said, but the duration of the pending agreement has not been discussed. That, he said, is one of the last issues to be tackled. "When we reach an agreement, we say, 'now that we’ve got all of the wrinkles out, how long can I live with this?4" he said. Legal Notices State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE File No. 88-19891-SE OF FLORENCE E. CHRISTIANSEN ESTATE Deceased. Social Security Number 376-64-5273. TAKE NOTICE: On March 17. 1988, al 10:00 a m. in the Probale Courtroom. Hostings. Mid igan before the Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probale. a hearing will be held on lhe petition of Louise Cunningham requesting that she be ap­ pointed personal representative of lhe estaie of FLORENCE E. CHRISTIANSEN, and thal the heirs at law of the Decedent be determined and that the Last Will ond Testament of the Decedent bo admit­ ted to Probate. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the deceased must bo presented, per sonolly or by moil, to both the Personal Represen­ tative ond to the Court on or before May 17. 1988. Notice is further given that the estate will then bo assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Dated: February 23. 1988 David A. Dimmers (P12793) DIMMERS & MCPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Louise Cunningham Personal Representative 2187 Iroquois Hastings. Ml 49058 945-4004 (3 3) March -^6 FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 bedroom home, full basement, 2 stall garage attached. 30x42 pole storage build­ ing, one acre of land on Thomapple River, 5 miles from town. Hastings School District. Host Pat Boone Co-Host Mary Frann PRICED TO SELL — $60,000.00 For appointment... 945-9183 The Power To Overcome State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE File No. 88-19900-SE ESTATE OF RUSSELL HARRETT. Deceased. TAKE NOTICE On March 24. 1988, ol 2:30 p.m. in the Probale Courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before the Honorable Richard H. Show. Judge of Probate a hearing will be held on the petition of Nellie M. Zuverink requesting thal she be ap­ pointed personal representative of the estate of RUSSELL HARRETT, and that the heirs at law of the Decedent be determined Creditors are notifed that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, per­ sonally. or by mail, io both the Personal Represen­ tative and to the Court on or before Moy 24. 1988. Notice is further given thal the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Dated: February 29. 1986 David A Dimmers (PI 2793) DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616 945 9596 Nellie M. Zuverink Personal Representative 5158 108th Street Caledonia. Ml 49316 1-891-1063 (3/3) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE File No, 88-19872-SE Estale of VIOLA CAPPON Social Security Number 366-68-5975. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On March 17. 1988 at 9:30 a.m.. in lhe probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD H. SHAW. Judge of Probate, a hear­ ing will be held on the petition of MARSHALL E. CAPPON requesting that MARSHALL E. CAPPON be appointed personal representative of VIOLA CAPPON who lived at 249 E. North Street. Hastings, Michigan and who died January 10.1988: and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated May 8. 1968 be admitted to probate. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the personal represen­ tative and to the court on or before May 31. 1988. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. March 1. 1988 ROBERT L. BYINGTON (P-27621) 222 West Apple Street Hostings. Michigan 49058 945-9557 MARSHALL E. CAPPON Personal Representative 1350 Yeckley Rood Hastings. Michigan 49058 (3/3) Flexsteel omC [Miller’s Furniture & Carpeting RECLINER Because we want you to see and en­ joy the best in fine furniture, we've set aside the whole month to bring you these outstanding values from Flex­ steel, one of the country’s oldest and largest makers of fine upholstered furniture. Quality throughout means furniture you'll love to live with: frames of kiln dried hardwood, double-dowelled. with glued and screwed-in comer blocks. And the famous blue steel Flexsteel seat spring carries a written lifetime warranty. Values Available in IWs of fabrics by special order Nurse Aid Classes Two week’s classroom clinical certification course. Potential employment upon suc­ cessful completion. No cost for this class. Classes will start March 14. Limited enroll­ ment. Apply in person at... Thornapple Manor 4700 NASHVILLE RD., HASTINGS NOTICE of PUBLICATION JOB TRAINING PLAN Notice is hereby given that the Private Industry Council and Chief Elected Officials of the Barry, Branch and Calhoun Service Delivery Area have developed a Job Training Plan for Program Year 1988, provided under the Job Training Partnership Act of 1982. The Job Training Plan describes the activities and services for the plan period which are designed to serve targeted segments of the economically disadvantaged population who are experiencing barriers in obtaining employment. Funding requested is $1,572,462 for the period of July 1, 1988, through June 30, 1989. The activities planned are: 1) On-the-Job Training; 2) Occupa­ tional Training; 3) Educational Enhancement; 4) Employ­ ability Assessment; 5) Employment Motivation Program; 6) Exemplary Youth Programs; 7) School-to-Work Transi­ tion Program; and 8) Hard-to-Serve Program. The projec­ ted number of persons to receive services is 750. The Job Training Plan will bj available for public inspection March 3,1988, at the major public libraries in Barry, Branch and Calhoun Counties. The Plan will be available for public review at the Barry County Building, Clerk’s Office, 220 West State Street in Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In Branch County, the Job Training Plan can be inspected at the Branch County Building. County Clerk's Office, 31 Division Street in Coldwater, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Plan is available for public inspection between the hours of 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Calhoun County Building. County Clerk's Office, 315 West Green Street in Marshall. Questions and comments are to be directed in writing no later than April 1. 1988, to the Private Industry Council and/or Chief Elected Officials, in care of the Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium, Inc., P.O. Box 1574, Battle Creek, Ml 49016. RECLINERS STARTING AT... Applauded for its versatility: Shown: SofTouch redmers at Everything you could want in each end. 90* curve, armless versatile comfort has been chair, aota sleeper available, designed info this group. All 5 Pieces flexsteee n $1QQQ95 W THREE FLOORS OF FURNITURE IN STOCK! A apectacuiar redmer value: Fimled SdTouch rediner. Choose wall reckner or rocker rediner, bothwrth great HEUPHOLSTEREDFURNITURE Ort// I WWW Get a new look for your Kitchen, Bathroom or Entry! Sec DUPONT STAINMASTER Congoleum SPECIALS America’s new, most stain resistant CARPETING Starting at Stop in for a FREE STAIN. demonstration at our ' MASTER Stainmaster display. You won’t believe how well 1 Stainmaster resists stains | Carpeting until you see it for | yourself. *3!® 10% I SUGGESTED retail on all OPEN 9 a.m, ’bl 8 p.m. Monday & Fritfay; 9 a.m, 'til 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Miller’ FURNITURE & CARPET STORE 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. 945-2091 visa M-J7-4J State SL HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN ACCOUNT O FIRSTS AMERICA. Grand Rapt* Battle Cree* �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 3, 1988 Suspect sought in ‘attempted abduction’ Barry Township Police are still seeking in­ formation about a suspect who frightened a Delton Kellogg Middle School student. Police are calling the Feb. I9 incident an "attempted abduction from the Delton Middle School.” The victim, an I I-year-old girl, told police she was walking through the school parking lot toward the building at approximately 8:25 a.m. when the suspect yelled at her as he was hanging out the window on the passenger side of a dark brown vehicle. “He yelled at her: ‘Hey, come here. Hey. come here.”' said Officer John Stidham of the Barry Township Police Department. The girl ran from lhe vehicle and im­ mediately told a school counselor about the in­ cident. but when the counselor checked the parking lot area the vehicle was gone, he said. "He (the suspect) did not pul his hands on her.” Stidham added. "We assume he never got out of the vehicle.” The victim described lhe suspect as a white male, in his late 20s or early 30s. with reddish brown hair and beard, a thin build and a loud, deep mean voice. The suspect was wearing a white tee shirt, jean jacket and a long gold necklace which may have had a small medallion on it. The vechicle was described by the victim as a doped back-styled two-door with dark tinted windows. She thought the vehicle was dark brown in color but that it was lighter than the windows, police said. “We assume that eventually we’ll come up with somebody (the suspect),” Stidham said. Barry Township Police have distributed posters with a composite sketch of the suspect throughout the Delton schools and communi- Green granted delay in removing cars from land Continued from page 2 "Wc asked about what if we were to install a closed, tight, six-foot privacy fence?” he said. "They said no. Thai’s why we’re appealing. ” "They’ve taken a very hard stand on this ever since the beginning.” Witzel said. Witzel said he first filed for the appeal shortly after the conviction. Now he has to file transcripts of the district court case. Later, briefs will have to be filed by Witzel and the village's attorney, and the process will end with oral arguments. Either Fifth Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming or Richard M. Shuster will hear the appeal. If the appeal is turned down at that level, Witzel said he would take the case one step higher to the Michigan C<r»rt of Appeals. The controversy between Green and die council began in October 1986 when the village council passed ordinance No. 10-9-86, which prohibits the storage of dismantled, partially dismantled or inoperable motor vehicles, boats, machinery or equipment. According to the ordinance, inoperable vehicles may remain outside of an enclosed building for no more than 15 days. Green was cited for violating the ordinance by Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koetje in December 1986 and March 1987. In April, the village filed charges pgainst Green after he refused to remove the cars — some of which have been on the property since Green's father began the business in the 1954. Green argued the ordinance was unconstitu­ tional, both because it was passed after the cars were in place and because it would effec­ tively put him out of business. In April 1987, Judge Holman ruled that lhe ordinance is constitutional because the village government has the right to pass and enforce laws. Printers and publishers ...from business cards to newspapers — Ph: 945-9554 ty. he said. All local police departments also have the sketch. Anyone with any information about lhe in­ cident or the suspect or anyone who has ex­ perienced a similar incident is asked to contact Stidham at the police department. 201 E. Or­ chard St.. Delton; or call 623-5512 or 623-5510 Legal Notice Lake Odessa News Gary and Denise Pennington of Lake Odessa announce the birth of a daughter. Brooke LeAnn. weighing seven pounds. 6 Vi ounces, bom Feb. 9. at the Ionia Count) Memorial Hospital. She has a sister Amber at home. Grandparents are Frank and Rita Hignitt and Vaughn and Bonnie Pennington, also great grandparents Lester and Louise Penn­ ington of Lake Odessa. Ruth Blatt of Saranac and L. Denman of Florida and B. Hignitt of Maryland. A card from Mildred King, who recently moved to Sunfield from Milan reports she has purchased a home there. She sends greetings to local friends and says that when the weather moderates she and her daughter, Joyce, will come to Lake Odessa to visit friends. She does not drive any more and docs not get out too much in this weather. Arnold and Linda Erb and son. Kevin, entertained with a family dinner Sunday at their home. Attending were Gordon and Wan­ da Erb and son Tyler. Lonnie and Anita Ackley son, Lonnie Jr., and daughter Katie, of Lansing. Her sons. Nicholas and Nathan. Doug and Nancy Hendrick. Dorothy Erb. Gerald and Fem Tischcr and Cindy Taylor, the occasion was to celebrate the birthdays of Anita and Doug. Friends of Mary Walton, former Hastings and local area resident who is now a patient at the Bay Medical Care al Essexville, report that she is unable to walk and write letters, but appreciates hearing from friends. Her health otherwise is quite good. Willard and Rita Reed of Lake Odessa an­ nounce the birth of a daughter, Desiree Ann. weighing seven pounds 3'Zt ounces at the Ionia County Memorial Hospital on Feb. 8. Grandparents are Richard and Virginia Reed of Lyons. Robert Spohn of Ionia and Art and Iva Elliot of Sumner. Great grandmother is Beatrice Majors of Portland. Megan Ashley is the name of the baby bom 1952 N. Broadway in Hastings Feb. 8. and weighing five pounds four ounces, to her parents. Teresa Price and James Scott at the Mather Air Force Base in Sacremcnto. Ca. Larry and Marcia of Lake Odessa are grandparents, and Walter and Brenda Griffin of Lansing. Great grand­ parents are Ovid and Agnes Price of Nashville and Aaron and Zana Shuck of Holland and great grandmothers are Bertha Becker of Charlotte and Bertha Marshall of Marshall. Tom and Shawn Hazel of Lake Odessa arc the parents of a baby daughter. Toneile Tommi-Lce. on Feb. 4 and she weighed seven pounds I4V4 ounces, and joins a sister. Nikki, at home and two other sisters Amy Warren and Rebecca Hazel of Oklahoma. Russ and Jan Hazel of Lake Odessa are grandparents also Junior and Mary Ann Ayres and a great grandmother Olivia Ayres both of Lowell. Several real estate transfers include Maureen and Kay Klein to Thomas Easter­ brook, another is Clyde Shoemaker to Scott and Caryl Hamel all of Lake Odessa. The engagement of Brenda Sue daughter of Brenton and Marilyn Adgate to Lake Odessa to Steven Tyler Leland of Eustis, Florida, has been announced as the wedding is being planned for June at Lake Odessa. Both are teachers in Eustis. Brenda is a 1979 graduate of Lakewood High School and a 1984 graduate of Central Michigan University. Steven, is the son of the late Colonel and Mrs. A. Alason Leland of Eustis, graduate of high school there and a 1983 graduate of Cen­ tral Florida University. Dan Shade of Lansing visited his grand­ mother Mildred Shade and Lori Endres and son Brandon. Dan’s parents are in Florida for the winter and Loir’s parents, lhe Jerry Stalters. arc in Florida for a short visit. The village’s new water tower is still be­ ing tested before the water from the wells are turned off. The project of the iron in the water is still not complete yet before being used in hope will clear the water. i'?. R 2 -sis AR mi THORNAPPLE OFFICIAL. ZONING MAP The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 Carpet & Upholstery ' SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES FREE ESTIMATES SALES and SERVICE Phone 948-2073 Lyle L Thomas Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 Dictation Equipment Typewriters All Makes and Models Calculators Cash Registers Copiers INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For youn.. • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement Life Home Auto • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Properly • Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE at 945-3412 REAL ESTATE MILLER SINCE REAL ESTATE 1940 Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. & Mike Humphreys OC.IT_O u Associate Broker Hastings (616) 9^3-6182 ■ CAR & TRUCK REPAIR indras W 1435 8. Hanover St., Heslinga. Mich. 49058 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Keen: Monday 8 to 8 Tuesday Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS ctattM I9TMS nm umiii Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! Help Warned Thank You APPLICATIONS for part-time teller positions arc now being accepted. Average 20-24 hours per week. A professional appear­ ance and an aptitude for working with numbers is required. Contact Personnel Office at Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court St, Hastings, MI 49058. E.O.E____________________ CARD OF THANKS To arrive at your 80th birth­ day, turned out a real pleasure for me. An cat out at the County Scat with our four sons and wives. I received 95 beautiful cards, gifts and phone calls. Also a great grand daughter bom on my birthday. Thank you all Lawrence Chase BABYSITTER full time, days, beginning April 4, 7 week old infant Call 945-2936.______ BARTENDER POSITION OPEN, 945-5284. Call for appointment._______________ BARTENDER POSITION OPEN, 945-5284. Call for appointment______________ IMMEDIATE SALES OPEN­ ING: Large well-established Minnesota granite designer and manufacturing plant is looking fora self-motivated individual to be their own boss in cemetery memorial sales. No investment or fees. Write: Winona Monu­ ment Company, P.O. Box 529, Winona, MN 55987. LOOKING FOR WORK? KELLY SERIVCES IS RECRUITING. Discover how Kelly can help you find interest­ ing temporary assignments in YOUR community. You are invited to our open house at the Mid-Villa Inn, 4611 N. Middle­ ville Rd. (M-37) on Thursday March 10, 1988 from 9am to 3pm. (Interviewing and accept­ ing applications). We have many temporary assignments for assemblers, typist, secretaries and light industrial workers. Wc offer good pay, flexible hours and work on all shifts. Please phone 616-957-4390 for details. You must have 2 pieces of I.D. LP GAS DEALER needs part­ time person for office clerk. Please send resume to 1480 W. Green St, Hastings, Ml. 49058. TRUCK DRIVERS, over the road-48 states. Must have three years varifiable all season driv­ ing experience. Equal opportun­ ity employer. M/F. Apply in person at Finclinc Freight Ways, 435 E. Mill, Hastings, 9-5 daily. * 945-2771._________________ Miscellaneous FRANKIE will mm the big 50 on Saturday, March 5. Happy Birthday. Love, Linda, Lee, Deb, Jay, Jaymce, Rick, and Lu Ann. Wanted WANTED: 264 Winchester MAG XTR. 726-1325 before noon or 726-0341 anytime. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 SEWING MACHINE SERVICE: all makes and models, all work guaranteed, free estimates. Call Lyle Thomas at Advantage Business Machines 948-2073. 15 years experience. Pick up and delivery possible._________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 For Sale FIREWOOD FOR SALE: SI00 dump truck full unsplit, pickup load, $60 split & deliv­ ered. Call anytime 891-8756. FOR SALE: 1987 29ft Century Nomad, loaded, front kitchen, SI 1,200 or best offer. Call after 5pm 795-3172._____________ NEW TRAILER AXELS: 2 with brakes, 4 without brakes, used skirting for 14x60 trailer. Call 374-8377 after 4pm. WILL TRADE 1973 Vega, in good shape for boat, prcfcrablcy pontoon and working motor, 623-5941. For Reni APARTMENT FOR RENT: Clean one bedroom upstairs living quarters, located on S. Jefferson, Hastings. Perfect for single career person, $300 per month includes gas, plus $300 security deposit, refer­ ences & credit report Not suit­ able for children or pets. Respond to AD# 294 C/O Hastings Danner P.O. Box B Hastings, ML 49058. For Sale Automotive FOR SALE: 1986 Ford Fl50 XL 4x4, 6 cylinder, 3 speed overdrive, power windows and locks, cruise, tilt, AM/FM cassette, loaded, 46,000 miles. Must sell, $7900 or best offer. Call after 5pm 795-3172. Complete Car Cleaning WASH & VAC.............. ?'- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT County of Barry Notice is hereby given that lhe Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on March 28, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. on the se­ cond floor. Court Room. Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. Stole Street, Hastings, Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the con­ sideration of the following amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance. Map Change - Z-1-88 Request to rezone the following described t£jb ' CLEANING : . ■ by Key Cleaning Service FREE ESTIMATES & INSURED B03 West State Street, Hastings TOWNSHIP : 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P M. MONDAY-FRIDAY 5 Years Experience in Barry County PHONE - 948-8381 Southeast one quarter of the Northwest one quarter of Sec. 23. T4N. NI0W. Excepting therefrom: The Plat of Solomon's Addition to the Village of Middleville, as found recorded in Liber 4 of Plots on page 61. Also excepting therefrom. land lying within the following description: Commenclng at a point in the centerline of Grand Rapids Street, on the East-West % line of Sec. 23. T4N, R10W. said Eost-West '/« line also being lhe centerline of Lafayette Street, as found in the I.N. Keeler Addition to the Village of Middleville os recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on page 12; thence East along the centerline of Lafayette Street 23) ft.; thence North 33 ft. to the North edge of Lafayette Street; thence continuing North 132 ft. along the East edge of property deeded in Liber 290 on page 161; thence West 66 ft. along the North line of said deeded property; thence North 114 ft.; thence East 132 ft.: thence North 445 ft.; thence West 132 ft. to the Northeast corner of Lol 7 of said Solomon's Ad- (Home and Recreation dilion, rnoncu uautn m2 ft. along lhe East edge of said Solomon's Addition to lhe Southeast corner of Lot 10 of said Addition; thence West 132 ft. along the South line of said Lot 10 to tlye Eo»t edge cf Grand Rapids Street; thence continuing Weil 33 ft. to the centerline of Grand Rapids Street thence South along said centerline to point of beginning. Also excepting a parcel of land adjoining and im­ mediately North ol Lot 1 of said Solomon's Addi­ tion. being 198 ft. East and West measured from the cente'line of Grand Rapid* Street. East lo'fhe Northerly extension of the East line of Solomon's Addition, by 75 ft. North and South. Thomapple Twp. Also: Outlol "A" ol Solomon's Addition to the Village of Middleville as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on page 61. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the amendment either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time ond place. Any physically disabled persons requiring barrier-free accommodations in order to par­ ticipate in the hearings, should contact the County Coordinators Office cl 948-48)2. The amendment ot the Borry County Zoning Or­ dinance is available for public inspection at lhe Barry County Planning Office. 117 South Broad­ way. Hastings. Michigan between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ■ Monday through Friday. Please phono lhe Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Norval E. Thaler. Barry County Clerk (3ZM) Thursday, Friday and Saturday • MARCH 3-5 • Join us for BARRY COUNTY FMRGROUNDS [ THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY • MARCH 3-4-5 PM TKUKS. < m PM SAT. lliOO-TM PM Demonstrations, Entertainment, Family Fun! SPONSORED BY THE ... Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce BARRY COUNTY lr\ ( FMRGROUNOS VA - FREE ENTERTAINMENT Thursday at 7:00 p.m. — Les Raber Friday, evening — Jason Hunt & Mood Saturday 5-7 p.m. — Bud & Stan Pierce playing the Guitar & Dullmer INDOOR ANU * OUTDOOR Great family entertainment planned for the weekend — Enter our Special 50/50 Cash Raffle Drawing This section spon­ sored by J-Ad Graphics, the featured advertisers and the following businesses: Barry County Lumber Home Center I displays The Hillnurt ol lujurence Eicellence I gefreshmentsAv^t— freepriks Hastings Press Flexfab, Inc. 152 W State Street FleriMt Hote ano Ducts tor hflusiry The house o! Ovality Hastings Mutual Ins. Co. X Felpausch Food Center Fun Foods • Meal • Produce Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. Insurance tor you' Ute. Home. Business anc Car Wren Funeral Homes HMhngs-Nashviile National Bank of Hastings Comer of W State it Broalwiy The JCPenney Co. Hastings Savings and Loan Assn. Department Slore. Downtown Hastings Whe'e Savings Does Make a Offerer e Banner and Reminder WBCH 1952 N. BtoaSway County Seat Lounge Stereo 100 AM/FM Patten Monument Jacobs Prescription Pharmacy South Jelfenoh St.. Do«nio«n Hasting* Cemetery Memorials You' Rem: Store Downtown Hastings Cinder Pharmacy 110 W State Street Brown's Custom Interiors City Food & Beverage "Pretties: Homes in Town" � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-03-10.pdf 427fd1a4ef1c4df3d67c1e197abe7b8f PDF Text Text HAciiV: /jy 121 SOUTH CHUUA. STREET ‘21 s-a>urcf s. RILBVc/^ ...wrap S MICHIGAN 49OSS------------------- leer frolics in new‘home’ Bosses treated to ‘night out’ Story on Page 1 Liquor liability reaction varies Story on Page 10 Story on Page 3 Court delayed for accused offenders Preliminary exam for two Barry ' county residents accused of Kilins marijuana in the area was adjourned in 56th District Court Monday. Attorney Daniel Rhode*, representing Howard and Timothy Wymer, asked for the delay so he could make transcripts of tape recordings made during police surveillance of the brothers. Preliminary exam was rescheduled for March 21. . Howard Wymer, 28, and Timothy Wymer, 23, were arrested in early merging raids Feb. 26 in Barry County. Officer* from the Hutinp Police tad foe Michigan State Police Departments arrested Timothy Wymer at his home on M-37 south of Cloverdale Road in Baltimore Township. Simultaneously, Barry County Sheriffs dfpurif* and stale troopers raided the bone of Howvd F. Wymer, looted at 5028 S. Bedford Rd. in Hude., Townahip. Police recovered a anall utooat of marijuana from the Btittaon Tovaahp borne and a "wbsuntia) quantity" of nuripiaaa plua a ihocgun from the other Timothy Wymer n amlpaod Pel. 26 in 56th Diatria Coen tr tar eoua << deiivay of marijuana and OMCtra of oonapincyto deliver narijnnm. Howard Wymer wu arratRned the tame day on chariea of poaeeaata with intent to deliver, cooapUncy to doUvrw marijuana, poaeaaion of a uwed-off ahotjun. pnearmta of a pan daring ta conuaiaaion of a felony, and felony Biearau. Both were releaaed after pooling $10,000 bonda. Permit* needed to bum leaver grass County retidenti ata plan to dlRXW of leavea, gran or teaA Itb igtteg reminded they meat hare a permit to bunt tbeae itemt. Haadnga Fire Chief Roger Carta laid area redMnta planning to bunt atatobttii a permit from their local Bin department before tanriag. Additionally, retitata touat tetra ta item, in a barrel coveted by a Hd wta tala no larger then 3/4-iach to tamaaer. Carla waned that local fire department, are required to pul out Brae if a reaident doer not otain a permit before bunting. "If a department reaponda to a fire dmt a permit hunt been laaued for, they are required by law to extinguirtt it," he aid. Alao if a fire geta oat of hand and a fire department la called to pm konuta perron could be billed for all ta departmonfa raptured for sntoRtatos* the blue, he raid. Carta added fire dapartrnmna to not have ta authority to lone pantile for open bunting of refuae, er eaoeaa materiala from building cotantaion or demolition, tteatdema meat coteoa Air Quality Control for permiraion to tern tbeae lame. I WO 11I8 TOr 6l0CuOn to county offices Bany County Register of Deeds Sandy Schnnifl—ysr Friday filed hb intent 10 seek re-eJectioc to a second foer-year term in that office, while deputy county clerk Nancy Boeraim has returned her nominating petitions for the clerk post. The two. we among the tint 10 an* nounce candidacy for county offices to be fiOed in the November 1988 general election. The deadline to file petitions for caa- * didacy at the Bany County Courthouse b May 31 at 4 p.m. SununorFost*88 dates announcar^ Haas are in the making for Sum­ merFest “88” and committee me,nbers have announced August 25, 26 and 27 dates for the annual Hastings festival. A new event at this year’s Sum­ merFest will be Michigan Products Day, an activity centering around "Michigan made or grown products." Also scheduled are a three-on-three basketball tournament, arts and crafts, two stages of live entertainment and ac­ tivities for children and teenagers may be expanded. said Publicity Chairperson for ths SummerFest Committee Mary Snowden. The arts and crafts show will be held on Saturday, Aug. 27 only this year. Anyone interested in participating in any of the events or Michigan Products Day and anyone with suggestions for booths, entertainment and children’s ac­ tivities ctn contact the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office at y^‘'S,'^^ev°ted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ■vmB Hastings Banner THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1988 VOLUME 133, NO. 11 ' PR)CE 25. ' Two men injured in Bliss accident One of two Hastings Abulances sent to E.W. Bliss in Hastings Wednesday following Injuries to two employees. Flexfab, union reach contract settlement Flexfab Inc. of Hastings and the American Federation of Grain Millers Local 397 have ratified a three-year agreement, providing for a 10-cent hourly wage increase in two of the three years and bonuses every six-months for the 196 union members. "We’ve been negotiating for almost a year,” said union president Paul Gonzales who noted “this is our first contract" since the union was organized at Flexfab. Max Miner, Flexfab personnel manager, explained that the agreement will provide base and qualified workers with six-month bonuses until the end of the contract to offset a cost of living buyout. He explained qualified employees are those who possess special skills while base workers have little or no job skills. All workers were given a $400 ratification bonus while a second bonus of $400 will be given to all employees in June. • In December of 1988 and June 1989, qualified workers will receive $375 while base employees will get S325 bonuses. In December of 1989 and June of 1990, the contract calls for qualified workers to receive $350 and base employees to be given $300 in bonuses, Miner said. He added that in the final two years of the contract, pensions will increase $1 per month per year of service. Miner explained a worker with a $100 per month retirement benefit will see that figure increase to $115 in October 1989 and $130 in October 1990 "assuming an employee lias been here for 15 years." Miner said the company proposed the con­ tract to Inc union over several days. “Our attorneys met with the international representative of the Grain Millers Union to present the pension work the last week of February," he said. "During that time, we ironed out the remaining differences and met with the owners. We made the presentation to the union March 1 and we had information meetings on March 2. Then they ratified it on the third." Hastings Mfg. workers still are without contract Hastings Manufacturing Company UAW Local 138 workers are still without a contract today and will not negotiate again with management officials until March 18, said Vice President of Employee Relations Monty “Joe" Bennett. The two sides have not met to bargain for a new contract since Monday, Bennett said. Difficulty in scheduling meetings with state and federal mediators, the union's interna­ tional representative and the company's lawyer is the reason for the length of time bet­ ween negotiations, Bennett said. The company and union have been trying to hammer out the new agreement since Jan. 5 and have met 35 times, he said. Union employees have been working under a day-to-day extension of the former contract, which expired Feb. 1. 1988. Bennett could not discuss details of the negotiations. “I think both sides arc wanting to come up with an agreement as soon as possible so we can gel on with our lives and the business at hand,” Bennett said. “That would be our hope." Union workers approved the new contract by a vote of 155-28, be said. "The vote shows that it’s a pretty good con­ tract,” Gonzales said. “Everybody’s pretty happy, I think. Everybody warns to get on with their life.” “Essentially, I call this a status quo agree­ ment," said Miner. “There are not a lot of changes in the current policies, procedures or operating style with the labor agreement." Story Continued on Page 12 by Shelly Suber Two E.W. Bliss employees were injured in the Hastings plant Wednesday when a partial­ ly assembled 150-ton punch press slid from its blocks and hit the workers. Russell Yarger of 6701 N. Broadway, Hastings, was airlifted to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids with a severely frac­ tured right arm while Richard Kidder of 595Vi Williams Dr., Hastings, was treated and released from Pennock Hospital with a laceration to the forehead, said E.W. Bliss spokesperson Carol Rogers. "They were very fortunate,” Rogers said. “It could have been fatal. From our investiga­ tion, the press was lying on some blocks on the floor and it just rolled and turned over." Foreman John VanderBerg, who witnessed the 10:15 a.m. accident, told company of­ ficials that as the press was falling, the leg of the machine caught Yarger’s arm and landed on it. Yarger was then able to free himself and VanderBerg immediately applied first aid un­ til ambulance personnel arrived. Rogers said Kidder, who was working beneath the machine, injured his head while trying to avoid being crushed. Neither man was pinned and neither lost consciousness, she said. The two men were taken to Pennock Hospital by Hastings Ambulance Service before Yarger was transferred. Rogers said the punch presses are placed on blocks during the assembly process. “There had to be something that caused it to roll over," she said. "There must have been some weakness in the blocks or something jiggled it but I just don’t know. We are investigating to determine how it happen­ ed so it won’t happen again.” Safety standards were being followed by the men when the accident occurred. Rogers said. "It’s a very hazardous work place and we take our safety very seriously.” she noted Kidder has worked at E.W. Bliss for nearly 30 years. Yarger has been an employee at the company since last summer. "They were veryfortunate, ” Rogers said. “It could have beenfatal. ” Rogers said the company is always prepared in the event of an industrial mishap, having a registered nurse and three emergen­ cy medical technicians on staff. "These things don’t happen every day but we do an an RN on board and the ambulance Ls within five minutes," Rogers noted. She added such an incident has not occurred in her 10 years at E.W. Bliss. “J-VMMyer heard of an incident where the press has slid," she said, adding, “Quality and safety are number one here." County seeks arbitration against architectual firm The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday voted to seek arbitration against Greiner Engineering Inc. of Grand Rapids to try to recoup what a county offical called alleged "excessive costs” incurred during a recent expansion and remodeling project at the Thomapple Manor. The county board alleges the architectual firm (formerly Daverman Associates Inc.) made “multiple errors and omissions" that "cost money above and beyond what we ex­ pected to pay," said County Coordinator Judy Peterson. As a result of the alleged errors and omis­ sions Peterson said the board had to spend an additional $130,000 plus its entire $75,000» contingency fund to make corrections on the building. "In spite of (alleged) mistakes made in the design, we corrected it and now we feel we should get our money back," Peterson said. She said the county had attempted to negotiate with Greiner about the alleged pro­ blems during the construction phase. Contacted Tuesday afternoon. Robert Cochran, an official at Greiner, said, "This is the first time I’ve heard of it (the board’s deci­ sion to seek arbitration). He declined to com­ ment on the matter because he said the com­ pany had not received official notification concerning arbitration from the county. Peterson said alleged fireproofing errors and omissions were a significant part of the problems the county has experienced with Greiner. However, she stressed that the Thomapple Trapped deer freed after entering local residence by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A deer that leaped through the window of a Rutland Township home and became trapped inside was freed Sunday after police coaxed the frightened animal out a side door. The deer, which apparently leaped through a picture window to enter the unoccupied home, was unable to find its way out of the house until Michigan State Police troopers from the Hastings Post arrived to assist. Trooper Ken Langford of the Hastings Post said no one was home at the Thomas Mead residence, 524 Middleville Rd. (M-37), when the deer entered the building on Sunday afternoon. An eight-year-old neighbor first discovered the trapped animal while walking past the house, Langford said. Billy DePriester went home and told his parents that he had seen an animal in the neighbor’s family room. "He went home and told his mother that the neighbors were keeping a deer in the house,” Langford said. DePriester’s father Lhen called police who came to the home. When troopers arrived, the animal was trying to escape through a second window on the opposite side of the family room. But because the tile floor surface was slippery, the deer couldn't get up enough speed to break through the glass, Langford said. "The deer kept trying to jump through the window that wasn't broken,” Langford said. "It was really scared. It couldnT get enough footing to jump through the other window and just kept bouncing off the glass." The deer, which appeared to be full-grown, had entered through an 8-foot, double-pane picture window on the opposite side of the family room, Langford said. But it apparently was unable to find its way out through the broken window. "We were at a dilemma as to what to do," he said. "We didn't want to destroy it, and we didn’t know where we could get a tranqulizer gun." After the owner's son, Thomas G. Mead, arrived, troopers were able to open a door leading from the family room to the garage. Then, by standing at the windows and creating a disturbance, the deer circled the room and eventually found the open door leading to the garage. Langford said he estimated damage to the room at over $2,000. Not only did the deer break the large window, but it damaged most of the furniture as it scampered about the room. He added that if a door leading from the family room to the rest of the house hadn't been closed, the deer might have damaged the rest of the house. Troopers were unsure why the deer broke through the window in the first place. But because the two windows were at opposite sides of the room, Langford said the deer may have approached the building, seen through the house and thought it could pass through. The first window, unfortunately, stood in its way. Langford said the animal was apparently unharmed except for some cuts to the face and nose, which probably happened when the deer broke through the window. The deer was last seen sprinting down Middleville Road. Manor project does meet all the state codes because the county paid additional money to see that the project was done correctly. As an example, she said, originally the board thought that all the expansion and remodeling work would be fireproofed accor­ ding to the state’s code for nursing home facilities. Commissioner P. Richard Dean ad­ ded that the company had assured county of­ ficials that all necessary permits had been ob­ tained to meet state codes. "That's one of the reasons we had a stop work order (on the project) last year," he said. "We think they owe us some bucks." As the project progressed. Peterson said a Story Continued on Page 12 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 10, 1988 School finance reform may move a bit Fog leads to four-car accident on Monday Early Monday morning fog that blanketed most of Barry County was the cause of a four-car accident on Quimby Road in Hastings Township. No one was seriously injured in the accident, which began when an 81-year-old Nashville woman drifted across the center line into the path of on-coming traffic. According to Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Don Nevins, Kenneth R. Martin, of 2106 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings, was traveling west on Quimby Road t.ear Thornapple Lake Road when the four-car accident began at 8 a.m. As he beaded toward Nashville in the thick fog, he saw an on-coming car cross into his lane, Nevins said. Martin, 32, moved to the shoulder of the road to avoid the car and was hit in lhe rear by Richard A. Bass, 24, of 5033 S. Bedford Rd. Hastings. Meanwhile, the on-coming car, driven by Clarie Mae Tobias, of 7831 Scott Rd.,. Nashville, narrowly missed Martin's 1977 Oldsmobile, but struck the driver’s side of Bass's car. Immediately afterward, Jeffrey L. Tyrrell, 22, who was also westbound on M-79, approached the scene. Tyrrell, of 2201 S. Broadway Ave., Hastings, was unable to stop and hit the back of Bass's car. Martin and a passenger, Bill Martin, 55, of the same address, sought their own treatment for minor injuries, Nevins said Bass's 1982 Chevrolet, which was severely damaged in the front end, rear end, and left rear fender, was towed after the accident. Also towed were Tobias's 1980 Buick and the 1985 Ford track driven by Tyrrell. Nevins said the thick fog was responsible for the accident, and no citations were issued. South Jefferson STREET NEWS EVENTS 2. 3. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. The Hastings Friends of the Library Are sponsoring a Euchre Tournament this Saturday afternoon at the County Seat on South Jefferson Street. Have fun and help the library at the same time. If you haven't been to the library lately to see the im­ provements, do so soon. Brand’s Photo on South Jefferson is hav­ ing a Barry County Landmarks Photo Con­ test with a $50.00 prize. Visit them this week and get an entry blank. Little Bucky is available for pictures by appointment. The Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra returns to Hastings on Friday, March 25 for concert at Central Auditorium. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear some great music. Get your tickets now before they are sold out. American Camping Week - March 6-13. Set up your tent on South Jefferson In front of Bosley’s and camp for two hours and you get a $5.00 gift certificate. (Limit 2) A joint concert by the Hastings and Caledonia Jazz Bands will be presented at Caledonia High School next Tuesday even­ ing at 7:30 p.m. Admission is freertt is well worth the short drive to Caledonia to hear these super groups play. Speaking of camping, the YMCA kids are selling candy bars to help earn their way to camp. Remember one of the rules to live by is "never tum down a kid selling candy bars." Giri Scout Week • March 6-12. Wear your Girl Scout uniform to Bosley’s this week and get a Cadbury Easter egg on us. Johnny Appleseed Day March 11. Bake us a homemade apple pie this week and we will trade you a $4.00 gift certificate. If you leave the seeds in, It's $3.00. (Limit 5) Thanks to the lady with the golden shoes for modeling them for us. Lawrence Welk's Birthday - March 11. Stand on our soapbox with your baton and in­ troduce a song like Lawrence Welk, (Bub­ bles Included), and you get a $4.00 gift cer­ tificate. (Limit 5) Look your best I A visit to Outward Ap­ pearance, Hair Care Center or Dick's Barber Shop on South Jefferson Street can give your spirits a lift. (Qin certificates are limited to one person per month and, unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or ©Her.) AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 2. 3. 5. Little Bucky celebrates Super Tuesday (March 8) by having a 99’ sale this week. To the Buck, dealing with politicians is like dealing for the best prices with his sup­ pliers, it's tough to pin them down. Luck­ ily, you don’t have any trouble finding the savings in our weekly Reminder ad. Send your favorite Irish person a card from our Sentiment Shop selection this week. Check out our Videoscale. It not only weighs you, It tells you how overweight you are, all for free. The second set of prints is free when you develop your roll of film at ley’s. The annual Chantilly l .on half-price special Is now on sale .n our Fragrance The 15th annual Nutrition Conference sponsored by the MSU Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Food Industry Institute and the Cooperative Extension Service will be held Tuesday. March 22 at the Wharton Center on the Michigan State University campus. This one-day program from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. will focus on how to make safe food choices from our changing food supply. "Eating is necessary to sus­ tain life," says Barbara Mutch, Conference Coor­ dinator, "and most of the time it is an enjoyable experience. However, some people ex­ perience adverse reactions to certain foods.” This program will demonstrate how we can handle foods sensitivities and how we can assess the poten­ tial risks from the foods we The internationally recognized panel of, speakers will help participants to decide how to make safe food choices now and in the future. Prcregislration is required by March 10. There is a $10 registration fee. Cooperative Extension pro­ grams are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. Send check payable to Michigan State University and mail to Nutrition Conference. 201 Food Science. MSU, East Lansing. Ml 48824-1224. On-site registration will be provided if space is available. Elementary schools holding Superstars Show The physical education department of the Hastings Area Schools is holding its first-ever “P.T. Superstars Show." Under the direction of elementary percep­ tual training teacher Tim Newsted, students in developmental kindergarten through third grades will demonstrate skills and activities learned so far this year. The programs will be held at lhe middle school west gym from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on each of the following dates: Northeastern, Mon­ day. March 14; Southeastern, Thursday, March 17; and Central. Thursday, March 24. The public is welcome to attend. Lube, Oil Filter $1895 EXCLUDING DIESELS GET TOP NOTCH SERVICE! Includes ... up to 5 qts. 10W40 oil, AC oil filter, complete chassis lubrication, complete safety inspection inclu­ ding fluids, belts and hoses, check tire pressure. Have your wiper blades checked! Be sure to see through winter snow and sleet. 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Hours: Monday 8 to 8; Tuesday thru Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED — MASTER CHARGE • VISA Aisle. 6. Future Foods: safe choices LANSING (AP) - Majority Republicans in the state Senate, tired of waiting for an agreement with Democrats on school finance reform, plan votes this week on their own finance package and bills to improve Michigan schools. But the partisan deadlock over the financing issue is expected to spill over to the legislation, possibly blocking its passage by the Senate. Even if the legislation did pass, the House isn't likely to act on the issue soon, and certainly not the same form the Senate is considering. Meanwhile, other lawmakers are trying to breathe life into the flagging campaign to reach a compromise on how to cut property taxes and revamp the way Michigan allocates money to local school districts. Legislators and education experts have been frustrated for years in their efforts to update Michigan's school funding system, and no breakthrough appears imminent. However, some key legislators and Gov. James Blanchard are optimistic agreement can be reached this spring. Impatient at the effort to reach a bipartisan compromise through a bewildering array of committees, joint committees, task forces and mind-numbing proposals, Senate Majority Leader John Engler, R-Mount Pleasant, says he's waiting no longer. “Time is slipping away from us," he said. “I'm less optimistic than I was." “Well see what kind of impact the rally had," he said, referring to Thursday's big lobby effort organized by a coalition of education groups in hopes of forcing action on school finance reform. “I think it will put a lot of people on the spot," Engler said. The Senate bills faces a cloudy future because minority Democrats are needed if the measures are to pass, lhe Republicans with 20 of the 38 Senate seats - aren't 100 percent behind the bills, and the Democrats are generally opposed to the school finance part The bills would: - Cut property taxes, impose a new statewide property tax, and raise the state sales tax from 4 percent to 5 percent in an effort to reduce the gap between rich and poor school districts. - Require each school district to develop a "core curriculum." - Require districts to develop an improvement plan for each school. - Require each school board to provide : The display of Easter Cards in our Senti­ ment Shop is at its best now, shop early for the greatest selection. DISCOUNT NOT AVAILABLE ON SERVICE SPECIALS Keep that great GM feeling with genuine GM parts. QUOTE: "In America, anyone can become president. That's one of the risks you take." — Adlal Stevenson R OSLEY ■w-P H R R m R CYSOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - HH4M PARK FREE BMtey's 1435 SOUTH HANOVER STREET PHONE — 945-2425 annual education reports detailing student achievement, drop-out rates, and other information. On a related issue, the Senate is scheduled to consider a bill that would require high schoolers to do 40 hours of community service to graduate. The Senate also is slated to take up a bill to restore a presidential primary election in Michigan. The House, meanwhile, is scheduled to take up a bill that would let husbands be prosecuted for raping their wives. Now, they have immunity. The 17th century legal concept has been eliminated by legislators or struck down by the courts in 25 other states, but has survived in Michigan's law books. Rep. Shirley Johnson, R-Royal Oak, is the sponsor of the bill and predicts that it will gain easy passage in the House. * ’There's no legal or social justification for allowing that exemption to stay in there. Honest to God, it's shocking," Johnson said. The House could be the scene of a political battle over Gov. James Blanchard's proposal to sell S800 million in bonds to pay for environmental cleanup and recreational programs. The Democrat-controlled House Appropriations Committee plans to pass the plan, but Rep. Ken Sikkema and several of his House Republican colleagues hope to block its passage. Sikkema, R-Grandville, said he objects to the way some Democrats have proposed ' divvying up the money. He said not nearly enough would be spent on pollution cleanup and too much will be wasted away on pork barrel projects disguised as recreational programs. IxIlOIW YOUT Schools, b,HasilngsSvp..lnlentleNCarlSelws,.l In the weeks prior to the school millage election, which will be conducted on March 28, this column will be used to answer ques­ tions regarding the millage proposal. Several people have questioned why there seems to be a sudden need for additional millage, and the answer to questions of that type is that there isn't a sudden need. The Hastings Area School System relies very heavily on the state for financial support of its schools, and if the state cuts back in its sup­ port for public education, that creates very serious problems for Hastings. Due to the state having insufficient money to fund lhe many programs it sponsors, there has been a reduction in lhe historic amount of support that the State has given to schools. Despite this reduction in state support, the Hastings Board of Education has continued its programs for the past three years by using money from its fund balance...now that money is almost gone, and since the board Birth Announcements IT S A GIRL Kyle and Robin Chase of Clarksville. Feb. 18, 9:50 p.m. 7 lbs., 13 ozs. Norman and Sharon Secord of Lake Odessa, Feb. 18, 4:44 p.m. 9 lbs., 6 ozs. Lisa and Paul Standle. of Hastings, Feb. 19, 12:01 p.m., 6 lbs., 14 ozs. Sheryl and Randall Overmire of Hastings, Feb. 20, 2:18 p.m., 8 lbs., 6 ozs. James and Lori Torode of Hastings, Feb. 22, 6:07 p.m., 5 lbs., 13 ozs. Sandra Cousins of Hastings. Feb. 26, 5:56 a.m., 7 lbs., 4 ozs. Ronald and Bonnie Wierenga of Freeport, Feb. 28, 4:12 p.m., 8 lbs., 10 ozs. Daniel and Dawn Brunton of Freeport, March 2, 6:42 a.m., 7 lbs., 7!6 ozs. Teresa and William Nesbitt of Middleville, March 5, 3:03 a.m., 9 lbs., 1!6 ozs. Lori and Steven Backe of Nashville, March 9, 7:38 a.m., 7 lbs., 8 ozs. Bruce and Naomi Pauley of Lake Odessa, March 9, 12:50 a.m., 7 lbs., 4W ozs. ITS A BOY Carla and William Hiatt of Sunfield, Feb. 17, 8:27 a.m., 6 lbs., 2 ozs. Richard and Pamela Cullers of Hastings, Feb. 25. 1:29 a.m., 8 lbs., 4 ozs. Robert and Marsha Willover of Hastings, March 6, 9:31 a.m., 6 lbs., 8!6 ozs. Beth and Steven Quada of Hastings, March 8, 8:16 a.m., 7 lbs., 14’Zi ozs. Devin Jones bom to James and Penny Jones of Nashville at Community Hospital, Battle Creek, March 8, 8 lbs., 1 oz. Kathy and Stephen Hoke of Hastings, March 9. 8:15 a.m., 7 lbs.. 12 ozs. BOARD of REVIEW Hope Township All meetings of the 1988 Board of Review will be held at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 Wall Lake Rd. (M-43). Dates for property owner appeals are as follows: □ March 14, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. □ March 15,1 p.m. Io 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. And any other dates deemed necessary to equalize and finalize the 1988 Assessment Roll. Any property owner unable to attend either of the above appeal dates may appeal by letter to the Board of Review, do Supervisor, 6998 Keller Rd., Delton, Ml 49046. 1988 TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT RATIOS ‘ Developmental............ 50.00 ...49.56 Agriculture.. Timber Cutover........... 50.00 ..50.60 Commercial. Personal Property...... 50.00 ...50.00 Industrial..... ...49.64 ResidentialChange in Assessment Notices are sent only to property owners whose property assessment has changed for 1988. Patricia I. Baker, Supervisor NOTICE of NOMINATING PETITIONS for 1988 Annual School Election TO: The Qualified Electors of DELTON KEL­ LOGG SCHOOLS, Counties of Barry and Allegan. Two school board members’ full terms will expire on June 30, 1988. Nominating peti­ tions may be picked up in the Superinten­ dent’s Office and must be filed with the Board Secretary or at the Superintendent’s Office. No petitions may be accepted after 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 11,1988. The last day on which candidates may withdraw their petitions is 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 14, 1988. SALLY A. MILLS, Secretary Board of Education can't count on state aid, it either has to cut programs and staff or seek a greater amount of local support. As part of the board’s straggle with the fun­ ding problem for the past couple of years, it has communicated its concerns with local legislative representatives, leaders on key legislative committees, and the governor, on many occasions; participated in several lobby­ ing efforts to change the state funding situa­ tion; and tried to keep the community inform­ ed of the situation and enlist the community's support. Despite those efforts, the funding problem has continued and so the board is fac­ ed with making cuts. However, before making massive cuts in programs and staff, the Board decided that it would offer the voters the choice of keeping most of the current programs, which requires an increase in local support of 4.18 mills, and that includes the 1.5 mills increase for special education that was defeated in earlier elec­ tions. The 4.18 mills increase is sizeable, but it is typical of what many school systems in the state that are comparable to Hastings are asking of their communities because of the impact of declining State aid on their schools. For example. Cedar Springs has an increase of 11.0 mills on the ballot. Holt is asking for an increase of 7.0 mills, St. John for 5.65 mills. Brown City for 5.5 mills. Grand Ledge for 5.0 mills, and the boards in our neighbor­ ing school districts of Middleville and Delton also are looking at millage increase proposals for June. Another fact to remember is that, if approv­ ed, the 4.18 mills increase would be only the second increase in operational millage in 17 years, and still would rank Hastings below comparable school systems in terms of total millage levied. Right now, Hastings ranks seventh in millage levied out of the 11 school systems in the Twin Valley Conference. According to State Department of Education statistics, Hastings ranks 442 out of the 525 school systems in the State in terms of local revenue for schools. Also, due to the Board making voluntary rollbacks in the debt retirement portion of the millage levy, the 4.18 mills increase has an offset of .58 mill, so the real increase for tax­ payers will be 3.6 mills. None of those statistics make the proposed millage increase any less of a burden on local taxpayers, but an increase of 4.18 mills is what it will take to keep the schools function­ ing as they are now in order to continue pro­ viding our young people with the education that they need for their future. Hastings Rotary seeks donations for PolioPIus fundraising effort The Hastings Rotary Club has achieved almost 90 percent of its $10,000 goal in the worldwide PolioPIus Campaign. With gifts and pledges counted through yesterday nearly $9,000 has been raised, according to Don Button, chairman of the PolioPIus Commit­ tee. Anyone who wishes to make a tax­ deductible contribution to the Hastings club may send donations to Hastings Rotary Club. P.O. Box 69, Hastings, 49058. PolioPIus is a program of Rotary Interna­ tional to immunize all the children in the world against polio. All 23,000 Rotary Clubs in 161 countries around the world have been asked to help reach a $120 million fundraising goal by the organization's 1988 convention in Philadelphia. Chairman Button said most Americans assume that polio was eradicated everywhere in the world in the 1950s when it was con­ quered in the United States and other developed countries. That is not true, he said. It continues to kill and cripple thousands of children in developing countries even1 year. The number of polio cases in the world is now estimated at 220,000 a year. But thanks to lhe work already done by Rotary and other organizations, Button said, that estimate is down from 500,000 cases as recently as two years ago. The tragedy, he said, is that the means ex­ ists for polio to be wiped out everywhere. The vaccine which can prevent a child from con­ tracting the disease costs just four cents per dose, and three doses give protection. The vaccine is both inexpensive and easy to ad­ minister, Button said. In its fight against polio, Rotary is in part­ nership with UNICEF and the World Health Organization and supports WHO’s goal of conquering six dreaded childhood diseases that can be prevented by vaccination: polio, measles, tuberculosis, diptheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus. The Rotary Foundation of Rotary Interna­ tional already has made grants totaling $74,169,000 for polio immunization projects in 63 countries. When ail are completed (most last five years/, a total of 500,000,000 children will have been protected from polio. The program ultimately is intended to eradicate polio worldwide. VILLAGE ELECTION To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an Annual Village Election will be held In the Village of Woodland (Precinct No. 1) State of Michigan - OF - Woodland Village Hall Within said Village on Monday, March 14, 1988 FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS, VIZ.; One Village President One Village Clerk One Village Treasurer Three Trustees — Full Term In addition to the election of candidates for various offices, the following will be voted on: TAX RENEWAL PROPOSITION Shall the Village of Woodland extend the present two (2) mills for maintenance and equipment at the Herald E. Classic Park for an additional two (2) years? Notice Relative to Opening and Closing of the Polls ELECTION LAW, ACT 116, P.A. 1954 SECTION 720. On the day of any election, the polls shall be opened at 7 o'clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open until 8 o'clock in the afternoon and no longer. Every qualified elector present and In line at the polls at lhe hour prescribed for the closing thereof shall be allowed to vote. THE POLLS of Mid election will be open at 7 o’clock a.m. and will remain open until 8 o'clock p.m. of said day of election. MARY JO BUMP. Village Clerk �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 10, 1988 — Page 3 Reaction varies by liquor licensees to mandatory liability insurance laws by Steve Vedder and The Associated Press Reactions vary from Hastings bar and party store owners to a mandatory liability in­ surance law which takes effect in the slate on April 1. The new law will require liquor licensees to carry at least $50,000 worth of liability in­ surance. The state Insurance Bureau set the April 1 deadline after concluding that in­ surance is both available and affordable in Michigan. . In the past, most bars have conducted business without insurance. According to one industry estimate, 65 percent of Michigan's 18.000 liquor licensees do not carry liability insurance. Local bar and party store owners cannot agree on the effect of the new law. Some owners claim the law could force smaller bars out of business while others may have to raise costs to cover insurance bills. The owners also can't agree on whether the measure will LETTERS from our readers.... MSU Director responds to recent Banner article on animal research To the editor: 1 read the article "Animal research methods causing concern among activists” and would like to comment on what I feel are grossly in­ accurate allegations made regarding the con­ duct of medical reseach involving animals. Parents, get involved in ‘Just Say No’ clubs To the editor: I would like to thank Wendy Barnum for all her hard work with the "Just Say No to Drugs" Club. It’s a lot of hard work running these clubs. I am very disappointed in the Parental response to the club. We have sent many notes home from school for parents to come in. There is great need for Drug awareness in our community, and reaching out to our children is the best place to start. If you are a concerned parent, please feel free to come join our "Just Say No" club. Call a local elementary school for details. Kimberly Hesterly Substance Abuse Counselor Hastings If Mary Straley and Kay Doyle of the Barry County Humane Society would like to visit Michigan State University, they can see for themselves, first hand, how medical research is conducted, how it is regulated, and how we take care of these animals. They will also have an opportunity to visit with researchers, meet the chairman of the All-University Commitcc on Animal Use and Care, tour the Veterinary Clinical Center, and understand the benefits that people and animals derive from medical research. After all, without research on animals, where would we get the knowledge to produce drugs and techniques to help companion animals, and farm livestock stay healthy? I for one would like to thank the residents and commissioners of Barry County for their gesture of support for medical research. Without research, there is no hope for those of us who are or will be incurably ill one day. For a first hand look at the true picture, call me at 517/353-5064. Sincerely, Christine S.F. Williams, B.V.Sc., M.R.C.V.S. Director and Professor Laboratory Animal Care Service Michigan State University. Reader is against millage increase P.T.O. supports school millage hike To the editor: It seems to me every time the school faces hard times, they want a millage in­ crease. The last time they got one I feel they wasted the taxpayers money, by buy­ ing brand new diesels for the school buses, when they could have fixed the gasoline ones for half the price and put lhe savings into the school fund for operations. I believe this was foolish spending. Also do you know how much hardship it would create to raise taxes on senior citizens and people who live on fixed in­ comes? Also on other people who have limited income. I will vote no on the millage increase and encourage everyone I come in contact with to do the same until I feel the money is spent wisely. Elden Shellenbarger Hastings To the editor: The Northeastern PTO is very concerned about the upcoming millage election for the Hastings Area 'Schools. Our children are very important to us and to our community. We feel it is vital that the quality of education they are receiving is maintained. The passage of the millage would insure the continuation of our present curriculum and our current length of school day. Our cur­ riculum would still include our elementary science specialist, vocal music for all grades, and physical education for all grades. Having a more functional library is also a concern that the passage of the millage would address. We urge you to cast a "yes" vole on March 28 in support of the children of our conun^fy. sincer(.ly Animal research has many benefits To the editor: I read with interest the letter to the editor commenting on pets and the Animal Shelter by May Granata. I would even go so far as to agree with part of her statement about Shelly Sulser’s articles. They are information. They do contain some facts but not all the facts. When more of the facts are known, everyone should be encouraged to write to their elected officials and share with the Bany County Board of Commissioners that no changes of policy at any level of government are needed in regard to animal rights. I depend upon animals for my livelihood, and yes. some of them even become pets. I am also reminded that because of animals many of our forefathers may have lived to provide life for us. They killed animals to eat and for comfort and warmth. Can we be so naive as to forget that research with animals has extended our life span and helped cure or control many deadly diseases, such as polio and diabetes. Animal research has vanquished smallpox and enabled us to immunize our children against mumps, measles, rubella and diseases which affect so many young' -rs. The use of animals in research has h ^red to implement open heart surgery and the whole area of organ transplantation. Animals, in­ cluding many family pets, have benefitted from this research through the use of vaccines for rabies, distemper, anthrax, tetanus, and feline leukemia. There are already safeguards in place that protect the research animals and ensure their humane treatment. It would be devastating to many of us who depend on animals for our livelihood and a disservice to ourselves and future generations if we allow the anial rights extremists to stop the fantastic momentum of a better world through animal research. After all. our lives could depend on it! I would advise all to read an article in the March. 1988 issue of Readers' Digest, "The Facts About Animal Research." In the mean­ time I hope that our County Board of Com­ missioners continues to use their wise and well-informed judgement in making decisions regarding the Animal Shelter. Sincerely. Tom Guthrie Delton Northeastern PTO Kris Hanford, chairperson Carla Jiles, treasurer Becky Kilmer, secretary Delton schools can’t afford new contract To the editor: The settlement of the teachers' contract at Delton is not necessarily good news since the school cannot pay for the second year of the contract. In fact a deficit equivalent to about four more trails is projected to 1988-89! The pro­ jected increase in just wages and benefits for all employees for 1987-88 is $475,281 over 1986- 87 and for 1988-89 it is $405,535 over 1987- 88. Despite the many warnings to the school ad­ ministration and Board of Education about the state’s fiscal situation, the majority of the Board (Vem Scon. Sally Mills, Phil Stott, and Norm Watson) and the administration have encouraged a settlement for which they knew we could not pay. Most of them have also acknowledged the difficulty of passing millages. too. especially since about 70 per­ cent of the households do not have children in school. As usual, the agitation for higher salaries was spurred on by Joe Noto, a Battle Creek teacher, who seems to be the union mouthpiece in the Delton area. In all this ac­ tivity, the proponents of this settlement have seemed to ignore the educational needs of the students! This pattern of negotiating a contract for which we cannot pay, then declaring a deficit and pushing for more millage has been the pattern in many schools in Michigan as well as in Delton. The results are usually predic­ table: more taxpayers get angry at the school, so the school loses more of its voting base of support; the students are subjected to pressures during the negotiations and to even more pressures during the millage campaigns; and. the students are shortchanged in the quality of education because, even with more millage, there was often not been enough money to keep the quality from dropping. For these reasons, this settlement is no reason to rejoice. Once again the students arc likely to be the biggest losers! Sylvia Forster Member of the Delton-Kellogg Board of Education effect the number of drunken-driver lawsuits Tiled in an attempt to recover damages against bars. "To me it’s a pain," said Charles Boulter, owner of The Office Restaurant and Lounge. "We pay enough taxes, have enough bills and this just makes us pay more." Gary Rizor of the County Scat Lounge said the Insurance Bureau reacted too soon in pass­ ing the law. "They inacted it too quick," he said. "They ramroded it through and there wasn't enough study done on it.” Judy Brown, owner of the Little Brown Jug, said the measure won’t affect her business. "To me it makes no difference. I’ve carried liability insurance since I opened." she said. "But it could force the smaller mama andpapa businesses out.” Tom Walther, manager of City Food and Beverage, said the idea could force bar and convenience store owners to sell liquor to responsible adults. "The law is a good law." he said. "If you’re selling a controlled substance you should be prepared to protect yourself and the innocent people you sell it to." The bar owners agree that the law could result in an increase of beer, wine and liquor prices. A report issued by the Insurance Bureau in December estimated a bar owner could obtain the minimum amount of in­ surance for about $3,000 a year. Still, some liquor licensees say either they can’t afford the insurance or will have to raise prices to of­ fset it. "They say it (insurance) is available, but at a price," said Rizor. "And the sky is the limit." Rizor expects the law to eventually mean higher prices. "It’ll have to be." he said. “We can't ab­ sorb any more costs...I don’t know if it will close up bars, but it’ll hurt them." Brown agrees the costs will likely be passed on to the consumer. "I don’t think it's fair, but if it came to whether I stay in business. I'd have to do it," said Brown of raising prices. "I'm a business person." Under heavy pressure from lobbyists, the Legislature in the past few years has adopted several measures to protect liquor licensees from lawsuits by victims of accidents caused by drunken drivers. Rizor, for one, thinks the measure could backfire. He believes victims now have specific damages to aim for. "Everyone now knows you have at least $50,000 and they’re likely to shoot for that," he said. Boulter places the burden of drinking and driving on the individual. "Anybody who can drink should be respon­ sible to themselves," he said. "They should be old enough to know how to take care of themselves. "Il’s true it (the law) does protect you, but it’s the high cost of insurance that will hurt bar owners. It costs a lot of money and it's just another added expense for us." Members of the Hastings High School concert choir, which received first division ratings at a recent festival, include (front row, from left) Amy Gibson, Becky Case, Sue Taylor, Angle Ehredt, Karla Halstead, Susan Snow, Heidi Frye, Colleen Lewis, (second row) Wendy Ulrich, Sara Vos, Deb Tlglas, Barry Gibson, Chris Keizer, Don Cheeseman, Janelle Hoekstra, Jennie Jacobs, Gall Thompson, Julie Lord, (third row) Ann Carpenter, Deb Hensley, Jeff Warren, Gary Kellay, Darren Monteith, Gary Parker, Geoff Gibson, Kerl Howlett, Kim Fagan, Bridget Bueker, Ludwien Bos, (fourth row) Rose Anger, Arnie Temby, Tom DeVault, Jeff Pugh, Lewis Bolton, Dan Phillips, Tom Corkins, Scott Schoessel, Cris Sarver, Michelle Ruthruff, Sandy Cox, Michelle Murdoch, and Sandy Warren. Missing from photo are Chris Benedict, Amy Bowers, Cathy Bradley, Roy Brown, Abby Forbes, Sandy Hard, Fran Hause, Heidi Herron, Jackl Johnson, Steve Jordan and Steve Reahm. H.H.S. Concert Choir earns a Division I rating Last Saturday, 53 members of the Hastings High School concert choir traveled to East Kentwood High School to participate in the District 10 Choral festival. The choir sang two numbers: “Exulute Justi In Domino" by Viadana-Martens and "Ching-a-Ring Chaw" by Aaron Copland. Three judges evaluated the concert portion of the program on stage decorum, tone quality and maturity, accuracy and interpretation. All three judges gave Hastings a division I rating for their performance. The group then spent a half hour with the sight-reading judge, singing music they had never seen before, without the aid of the piano, in four-part harmony. Battle Creek man arrested in Hastings for auto theft by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Battle Creek man who ran a van off the road was arrested for auto theft early Sunday morning after he tried to tell Bany County Sheriffs deputies he was delivering popcorn and soft drinks for his uncle's business. Larry L. Henderson, of 133 S. 24th St., was taken into custody and later turned over to officers from the Ludington Police Department, where lhe 1987 Ford mini-van Henderson was driving was reported missing. Deputies Gary Sunior and Lynn Cruttenden said Henderson was driving south on M-37 at 6 a.m. when he failed to stop at the flashing red light where M-37 ends at Gun Lake Road. Henderson drove off the south side of Gun Lake Road, traveled 100 feet through a ditch and ended up in a field, deputies said. Henderson called Hastings Wrecker to pull him out of the field. He reportedly told Continued page page 12 The choir received a division II rating for their sightreading performance. All four adjudicators said they agreed that the Hastings Concert Choir showed perfor­ mance decorum and confidence far above their years, and they sang with a vocal maturi­ ty that earned a "Bravo!” f'-om 3 ad­ judicators. Another comment included a thank you from one judge for being the only group all day to properly pronounce and interpret the Latin text.” At present, the Concert Choir is preparing six numbers to be performed at the South West Michigan Vocal Festival, including the world premiere of "Another Spring," con­ ducted by the composer Ron Nelson. All the high school students will be leaving at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, to perform at Miller Auditorium at 7 p.m. that evening. PUBLIC OPINION: Should gambling be legalized to bring more funds to state coffers Accused drug dealer from Three Rivers bound over to circuit court by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Three Rivers man accused of traveling regularly to Hastings to sell marijuana has been bound over to Barry County Circuit Court on several drug-related charges. At his preliminary exam in 56th District Court Monday, Judge Gary L. Holman found sufficient evidence to bind over Troy L. Walker - also known as Troy L. Scanlon on charges of selling marijuana and possession of marijuana with intent to sell. In a separate matter, Dawn Poltorak, who was arrested with Walker, pleaded guilty Monday to a reduced charge of possession of marijuana, a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. As part of her plea bargain with the prosecutor's office, she also agreed to testify against her former boyfriend. The two were arrested by Hastings Police on Feb. 26 after police used another accused drug seller to make an undercover drug purchase from Walker. In court on Monday, Duane Shellenbarger testified that he gave Walker $30 for a quarter ounce of marijuana at SheUenbarger*s Hastings apartment on Feb. 5. Walker then took Shellenbarger out to the fire barn in Hastings, weighed the marijuana and gave Shellenbarger the quarter ounce in a plastic bag. Shellenbarger told the court he took the marijuana, put it in a paper bag, and dropped it off behind Eberhard's Super Market in Hastings where two waiting police officers picked it up. A friend of Walker’s for close to 10 years, Shellenbarger told the court he had bought marijuana from Walker several times in 1987. Shellenbarger was one of 25 people arrested in the Hastings area Oct. 1 on various drug charges. In a plea-bargain arrangement with the prosecutor's office, he pleaded guilty to one count of selling marijuana Nov. 13. Shellenbarger also agreed to assist police with other drug investigations in the area. In exchange, the prosecutor dropped a second charge of selling marijuana. Poltorak, who said she has been living with Walker for the past nine months, testified there was a supply of marijuana belonging to Walker in her car when the two drove from Three Rivers to Hastings Feb. 26. Police later recovered marijuana on a frisbee under the from seat of Poltorak’s 1973 Pontiac Catalina. Police also found two paper bags in the trunk containing several plastic bags of the drug. Polotorak added that Walker had been traveling "on and off* to Hastings over the past four months to sell marijuana. Deputy Chief Jerry Sarver and Officer Michael Leedy of the Hastings Police Department testified that after Walker sold Ann Muntter Larry Franks John Hosford Continued on page 12 Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Thursday through Saturday Lower Peninsula Partly cloudy Thursday. Rain likely Friday, possibly mixed with snow north. Mostly cloudy Saturday with scattered rain and snow showers. Highs will be in the 40s Thursday and Friday, cooling into the lower 30s to lower 40s Saturday. Lows will range from near 20 to the lower 30s Thursday and Friday, and from the mid-teens to mid-20s Saturday. Upper Peninsula Becoming cloudy Thursday with a chance of rain or snow west. Rain or snow likely entire peninsula Friday. Scattered snow showers Saturday mainly east. Highs will be in the 30s through the period with lows in the mid-teens to mid-20s. ' The Hastings Robert Mayberry Jim Noordyke Public Opinion: Detroit Mayor Coleman Young is leading a drive to legalize casino gambling in his city. Our question this week is whether gambling should be legaliz­ ed, thus hopefully adding another income source to the city or perhaps even state, or whether legalized gambling would lead to a bevy of other social problems such as in­ creased crime. Ann Muntter, Kalamazoo: "I think it’s terrible, the corruption that happens and the crime rate going up. Look at Atlantic City and Las Vegas. I'm definitely against it." Larry Franks, Delton: "I have no pro­ blem with it. People need help making money — it's hard to come by." Banner) Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michioan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 10 - Thursday, March 10,1988 Subscription Rates: $13.00 per year in Barry C. unty; $15.00 per year in adjoining counties; and $16.50 per year elsewhere. Jack Coykendall John Hosford, Eagle: "It’s hard ‘o say. If there was a casino in town. I'd stay away because I couldn't afford it. I don't think I would like it." Robert Mayberry, Battle Creek: "It’s a good idea. It would be a way of keeping revenues in Michigan and not losing them to another state." Jim Noerdyke, Grand Rapids: "It would mean extra money to Detroit, but I’m not sure that it (gambling) is exactly what they need." Jack Coykendall, Hastings: "It doesn't hurt anybody, There's no harm to it as long as it’s legalized." Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 10, 1988 Obituaries Hubert Newell, Jr. MIDDLEVILLE ■ Hubert Newell, Jr., 66, of 11021 Hastings Point Road, Middleville died Friday, March 4, 1988 al Pennock Hospital. Mr. Newell was born on October J 3,1921 in Dayton, Tennessee, the son of Hubert and Mrytle (Green) Newell, Sr. He graduated from Rhea County High School in 1939. He was married to Jean Whitney on Septem­ ber 6, 1944. Mr. Newell was in the United States Air Force from 1940 to 1945, stationed in New Guinea and Australia. He graduated from the University of Michigan School of Engineering in 1952. He worked in repair engineering and customer service at the E.W. Bliss Co. from 1952 until his retirement in 1981, at which lime he had been the manager of lhe department for 2 years. He was a former member of lhe Planning and Zoning Commission of Yankee Springs Town­ ship for 10 years. " Mr. Newell is survived by his wife, Jean; three sons, John of Grand Rapids, David and Sheree of Charlotte, Charles and Laurie of Grand Haven; one grandson; two brothers, Joe Green Newell of Dayton, Tennessee, Richard Newell of Chattanooga, Tennessee; three sisters, Betty Barrows, of Florence, Colorado, Jessie Pendergrass of Scottsboro, Alabama, Mrs. Thomas (Mary) Morgan of Dayton, Tennessee; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother on December 10, 1987. Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place. Private memorial services will be held with burial in Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital or the Michigan Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. mw SERVICES EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Corner of Broadway and Center, in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith, Rector. Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir. 9 p.m. Church School and Adult Education, 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7 p.m. Call fcr informa­ tion about youth choir. Bible Study, youth group and other activities. Hastings Area CHURCH, 239 E. North StMichael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. March 13 8:45 Church School; (all ages) 10.00 Family Worship. Church Council. Thursday. March 10 4:15 Ch. Choir. 7:30 Sr. Choir. Saturday, March 12 -9:30 Conf. 5. Tuesday. March 15-9:30 Word­ watchers. 7:00 Bd. Elders. Wednesday. March 16 - 6:00 Sup­ per. 7:00 Vespers Bd. Ev./SM. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9574. David B. Nelson. Jr. Pastor Phone 945-9574 Sunday. Feb. 28 9:00 a.m. Children's Choir. 9:30 a.m. Church School. 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship. 10:30 a.m. Radio Broadcast WBCH 11:00 a.m. Worship “If God is For Us". Romans 8:31-39. 5.00 p.m. Mi High Youth Fellowship, 6:00 p.m. Sr. Hi Youth Fellowship. Monday, Feb. 29 - 7 p.m. Scouts. Tuesday. March I ■ 6:30 p.m. Shamrock Sunday Committee meeting. 7:30 p.m. Tmuecs. Wednesday. March 2 - 3:00 p.m.. Cub Den. 6:30 p.m. Wcbclos. 6:30 p.m. Lenten Potluck. 7:30 p.m Parenting Class "How To Talk". Thursday. March 3 - 12 noon Lenten Lun­ cheon. Rev. G. Kent Keller. speaker, 6:30 p.m. Wcbclos. 6:30 p.m.. Bell Choir. 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor, Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. Feb. 28 - 9:30 and 11 ;00 Mor­ ning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broatkast of 9:30 ser­ vice over WBCH-AM and FM 9:30 Church School classes for all ages. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room. 11:30 Children's Church, 5:30 Confir­ mation Class in the Dining Room, 6: 30 Junior High Youth, 6:30 Senior High Youth. Wednesday. March 2-1.00 Circle 4. at the home of Hazel Hildebrandt. 1:30 Circle 3. at the home of Jean Fin­ nic. 6:30 Choir Robe Committee. 7: 30 Circle 5. at the home of Marilyn Ouster. 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Tnursday. March 3 - 9:30 Circle 2. in the Lounge. Fri­ day. March 4 - 9:30 World Day of Prayer in Sanctuary. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West Slate Road. Phone Pastor J.A. Campbell. . 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. David D. Garrett. Phone 948-2229 Par­ sonage, 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience nukes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Pray: r. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School. 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00.'"Evening Service 7:30 Prayer Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Fohl, Pastor. Pastor, Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings, Ml 49058 Nor­ man Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day, Worship 10 a.m., Bible School 11 a m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday, Bible Study 7 p.m. LANDMARK BAPTIST CHAPEL, 116 N. Michigan. Hastings (COA Bldg.) across from Hastings Savings & Loan. Maunce Hammond, pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m. wonhip 11 a.m. Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m pray meeting and Bible study, call 948-8817 for location. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sund>y School. 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:00 (Elem. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB club for boys. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Lcitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banficid Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 948-8001. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barrett. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night, 6:30 AW ANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH, 1302 S. Hanover. Hastings. Leonard Davis. Pastor. Ph. 948-2256 or 945-9429. Sun­ day: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship II a.m.. Youth 5 p.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m. Nursery for all services. Wednes­ day: CYC 6:45 p.m., prayer and Bible study 7 p.m. Annie E. Cairns Thelma B. Taylor FREEPORT - Annie E. Cairns, 73, of Eckert Road, Freeport passed away Friday, March 4, 1988 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Cairns was bom on July 21, 1914 in Pace, Florida, the daughter of Frederick and Annie (Foster) Wagner. She was raised in the Detroit area and attended the Franklin School. In 1941 she moved to Battle Creek and attended Augubright College. Mrs. Cairns was employed at Eaton Manufacturing Company in Bailie Creek for a few years before moving to her present address in 1947. She was a member of lhe Hastings Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 17. Mrs. Cairns is survived by one sister, Mrs. Ruth Rust of Hastings; two brothers, Hughlelte Wagner of Freeport and Foster Wagner of Rockford, Michigan; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 6, 1988 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. Walter Winebrenner and the Hastings O.E.S. Chapter #7 officiating. Burial was at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to lhe American Cancer Society. HASTINGS - Thelma B. Taylor, 79, of 1021 Valentine Rd., Hastings died Saturday, March 5, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Taylor was born on August 16,1908 in Eaton County, MI., the daughter of Fred and Beulah (Briggs) King. She was raised in the Vermontville and Charlotte areas and attended schools there, graduating in 1927 from Char­ lotte High School. She was married to Scott W. Taylor on March 11, 1949. They lived in Lansing for 20 years before moving to the present home in 1969. She was employed as a Market Researcher in Lansing for many years retiring in 1969. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Women’s Circle of lhe Church, the Hi Nooners, Hastings Rebekah's and a life member of the Gem and Mineral Society. Mrs. Taylor is survived by her husband Scott; six grandchildren; eight great grandchil­ dren; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Betty Taylor of Nashville; two sisters, Mrs. Virginia Scott of Vermontville and Mrs. Adelaid Miller of Milan, Tenn., many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were two sons, James Taylor in 1985 and Richard Taylor in 1977, two sisters and one brother. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 1988 at the Hastings First United Methodist Church with Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. officiating. Burial was at the Woodland Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Duane C. Woodmansee BRADLEY - Duane C. Woodmansee, 64, of Bradley, formerly of Middleville passed away Thursday, March 3, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Woodmansee was bom March 3, 1924 in Dowling, the son of Harry and Gladys (Gerber) Woodmansee. He was married to Jean M. Blair on October 29, 1983. He operated his saw mill in Middle­ ville for over 30 years and also was a trouble­ shooter for other saw mills. He was a member of the Middleville Masonic Lodge No. 231 F. & A.M. Mr. Woodmansee is survived by his wife, Jean; three daughters, Carole Jean Reigler, Joyce E. Kurr and Betty Jean (Kim) Farrell all of Middleville; one son, Eric (Janet) Baird of Hastings; one step-daughter, Mary Ellen Koonty of South Bend, IN.; two step-sons, David McColl of West Palm Beach, FL. and James McColl of Warren, ML; 23 grandchil­ dren; six great grandchildren; his father, Harry (Pink) Woodmansee of Dowling; five sisters, Barbara Snyder and Beverly Lumbert both of Hastings, Connie Richardson of Middleville, Carolyn Roberts and Nancy Gordier both of Battle Creek; three brothers, Raymond Wood­ mansee of Detroit, Bernard Woodmansee and Robert Woodmansee both of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Satur­ day at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Johnnie Jones officiating. Masonic services were held Friday, March 4 under the auspices of lhe Middleville Lodge No. 132 F. & A.M. Burial was at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Sarah J. Corsette HASTINGS - Sarah J. (Kellogg) Corsette, 65, of 117 East Walnut Street, Hastings, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 1988 at the resi­ dence of her daughter, where she made her home after a long illness. Mrs. Corsette was bom in Warsaw, Indiana and lived in Hastings since 1962. The past five years she lived with her daughters. In 1983 she retired from Hastings Manufacturing after 24 years. She was a former member of Cloverdale E.U.B. Church. She also served with the Coast Guard during World War 11. Mrs. Corsette is survived by two daughters, Cindi Yarbrough and Lorrie Kidder, both of Hastings; one son, Michael Linden of Fort Smith, Ark.; ten grandchildren; and a sister, Margaret Diamante of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 5, 1988 at Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Nina B. Whipple DELTON - Nina B. Whipple, 77, of 10520 Enzian Road, Delton, Michigan, passed away suddenly Friday evening, March 4, 1988. Mrs. Whipple was bom December 22,1910, the daughter cf Ora and Anna (Bennett) Barrington in Burlington, Calhoun County. She had lived at the present residence for the past nine years and was formerly of Kalkaska and Saranac. On October 10,1928 she married Oliver Whipple. Mrs. Whipple is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Bert (Ellen) Morgan of Deltoa; two sons, Edward (Ted) Whipple of Hastings and Edwin R. Whipple ofSaranac; 15 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Lettie McKenzie of Union City, Mrs. Neva Snyder of Hastings, and Mrs. William (Doris) Clute of Lansing; two brothers, Albert Barrington of Union City and Nile Barrington of Indiana; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday, March 7, 1988 at Williams Funeral Home in Delton with interment at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or the B.P.O.H. Ambulance. Eleanor T. Garrison BATTLE CREEK - Eleanor T. (Miller) Garrison, 88, of 80 North 20th Street, Battle Creek, died Friday, March 4, 1988 at Mercy Pavilion in Battle Creek. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Legislative Coffee this Monday Robert Bender and Sen. Jack Welborn will be at the County Seat Lounge at 8 a.m. on Monday. March 14 for a legislative coffee to discuss current legislative issues and answer any questions the public might have. The legislative coffee is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, and the chamber encourages all Barry County residents to attend. Lake Odessa News: Twenty-eight members and guests were present March 3 at Lake Manor for the meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. Even non-sports fans were highly entertained with the speaker of the evening. Dick Kishpaugh of Parchment. He is a sports historian and had a bevy of stories from the high school sports half of his endeavors. His collection of “small world" stories delighted his audience. He detailed how, in collecting information on high school tournaments years after their inception in 1918. he discovered that the 1930 slate championship team of Clarksville had been mistakenly credited to Clarkston basket­ ball team. A former Clarksville teacher and cheerleading coach living in Mancelona had preserved the program from the tournament and also newspaper clippings of that highlight event for Clarksville High School. The depot committee reported that major progress has been made in readying the depot for removal to its new site. There was also a report that the last copy of the centennial Lake Odessa history has been sold. New on the nighttime scene for the village is a red light atop the new water tower. This should provide a landmark for low-flying airplanes. Churches in the Lakewood area are hav­ ingjoint Lenten services on Sunday evenings. On March 13. the service will be at the First Congregational Church with Rev. Ward Pierce of Lakewood United Methodist Church bringing the message. On March 20. the ser­ vice will be at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church in Woodland Township with Rev. Paul Mergcner, interim pastor of the Con­ gregational Church speaking. World Day of Prayer services were held at Lake Manor on March 4 with the ladies of St. Edward's Altar Society serving as hostesses. Thirty attended and were uplifted by the pro­ gram written by women of Brazil. The wor­ ship center, with its colorful cloth and many candles lighted at intervals during the service. JONIA, MICH. was a beautiful focus for the attention of the audience. Those taking part included Virginia Crockford, leader; Nancy Hickey and Mary Sutton, music; narrators Janie Rodriguez. Delores Manshum, Jan McNamara. Phyllis Helsper. Fran Hybargcr. Ann Vojtech. Mary Fran Armstrong. Agnes Slowinski. Middle School Bands attend festival in Saranac on Saturday The Hastings Middle School bands attended the district festival in Saranac on March 5. The festival was sponsored by the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association. Bands arc rated on a scale of 1-5, with 1 be­ ing the best. The young musicians must play a concert in which they perform three prepared selections. Three judges evaluate the bands in the areas of tone, intonation, rhythm, techni­ que, and interpretation. Following the concert performance, each band must go into sightreading. Here they must play two selec­ tions which they have never seen before. The Hastings seventh grade band received first divisions from all of the judges, and the eighth grade bund received second division ratings from all of the concert judges, and a first division rating from the sightreading judge. A large group of parents attended the per­ formance and supported the students. Both bands are directed by Joan L. BosserdSchrocder and Joseph P. LaJoyc. IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. ,----------------------coupon O MONDAY NIGHT SIRLOIN STEAK DINNER FOR TWO fl 8 Two 541b. CHARBROILED SIRLOIN STEAKS SALAD BAR RAKED POTATO TEXAS TOAST with coupon REG. XI” MONDAY 4:OO - 8:00 p.m. ONT. COUPON’GOOD I OK AN') I'AKIT 5IZI- ® Landing ® W MUG 128 W. GRAND RIVER AVE. 5OC Coupon Good Marcfi 14, 1988 ONLY coupon- IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting. 7 p.m. Wednesday. THIRD Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local MerchantJACOBS REXALLPHAPComplete Preicriptwxt 5- .<• HASTINGS SAVINGS A IOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings ond loko Ode.'o COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Creek Rd., 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. SLunday School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service al 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Rev. Donald Jansen. Pastor. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning wor­ ship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Inturonce (or your Life. Hom*. Businass ond Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hostings — Noshvilla FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY 'Prascriptions" • MBS. JeHerton • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hosting? Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan X___________________ - ____________________/ SyiARHQNI ORCHESTRA Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Banfield Sunday School 9 a.m.; Banficld Worship 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel Sunday School 9: 30; Country Chupcl Worship 10: 30. CONCERT MARCH Z£ 8 >'00 #m. CENTRAL Mb/TORlUM RWTfNGS Ml �The Hastings Sanner Thursday, March 10, 1938 — Page 5 Carpenters to observe 50th wedding anniversary Roush- Wood united in marriage Sept. 12 Johnson-Rose announce engagement Kim Annette Roush and Wesley Robert Wood exchanged wedding vows on September 12. 1987 in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev. William Colson at the Congregational Church of Charlotte. The bride is the daughter of Raymond and Marilyn Roush of Nashville. The groom is the son of Robert and Mary Wood, also of Nashville. The hride was escorted by her father. Her sister. Brenda Roush served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were the brides cousins. Rhonda Jacobs of Grand Blanc and Karen Long of Nashville. The gnxim's best man was Bill Wilson of Nashville. Groomsmen were his brother. Bob Wixxl of Nashville and his ct..'.sin Bruce Han­ ford of Vermontville. Ushers were Mike Gurd and Bob Brumm both of Nashville. Sarah Gurd attended the guest book at (he wedding and Chris Antcliff and Duska Brumm served cake while Terralynn Gordcnccr and Vickie Sanders served punch at the reception. Wayne and Mary Roush of Hastings, uncle and aunt to the bride, were master and mistress of ceremony. Patty Aumick sang “A Time for Joy.” and 'Through the Eyes of Love”, during the ceremony. Amanda and Nathan Glass, niece and nephew to the groom, served as flowergirl and ringbearer. The wedding party rode in a horse drawn carriage to the American Legion Hall where the reception was catered by Jane Aldrich. Music was furnished by Danny Stewart of WVIC in Lansing. Kim is «*I985 graduate of Maple Valley High School and a 1987 graduate of Argubright Business College. She is now employed as a Legal secretary al Dickinson, Wright. Moon. Van Dusen and Freeman in Lansing. Wes is a 1983 graduate of Maple Valley High Schixtl and a 1987 graduate of Michigan State University from the Electrical Technology program. He is currently employed at Hickey Electric. Inc. in Nashville. The couple spent their honeymoon in Florida. They now ieside at their home in Vermontville. Ms. Sandra Johnson of Lake Odessa is pro­ ud to announce the engagement of her daughter. Karen Kay. also the daughter of the iatc Allyn Johnson, to Robert Paul Rose, son of Robert and Sandra Rose of Lake Odessa. Karen will be a 1988 graduate of Lakewood High School. She is currently employed at Swift's Flower Shop in Lake Odessa. Robert is a 1987 graduate of Lakewood High School. He is currently employed at Meijcr's in Cascade. The couple is planning a June wedding. Henrietta Gillett to observe 94th birthday The family of Henrietta Gillett, who resides at 517 E. Grand St. in Hastings, would like to honor her on her 94th birthday on March 17. Henrietta was bom in 1894 on a farm in Maple Grove Township, the daughter of Sher­ man and Millie Bell Ayres. She was married to Glenn Hill in November of.1910. Mr. Hill died in 1931. In 1949. she married George Gillett. " .cy resided on Wall Lake during the • -i ’.mer months until his death in 1969. Henrietta worked at Hastings Manufactur­ ing Co. for 20 years, retiring over 40 years ago. She is the oldest living retiree from the company. Henrietta has three children. Velma McDonald of Lansing. Mrs. Leonard (Doris) Lester of Irons and Kenneth Hill of Holt. Another daughter. Belle Tolles of Hastings, and brother Robert Ayres, arc deceased. She has 13 grandchildren. 32 great­ grandchildren. and 19 great-great­ grandchildren. Henrietta would enjoy cards from her many friends on (his special day. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Carpenter will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from I to 5 p.m. on Sunday. March 13. at their home in Doster. Mr. Carpenter and lhe former Lila Brennan were married March 14. 1938. They have three children: Marian Cook of Delton. Dick Carpenter of Hillsdale and Melvin Carpenter of Delton. They also have six granddaughters, six grandsons and one great granddaughter. Mr. Carpenter is retired from Doster Lumber Company for whom he worked for 36 years. No gifts, please. School millage info meeting tonight Delbert and Mary Jane Jenks of Dowling announce the engagement of their daughter. Bonita E.. of Portage, to Steven C. Stanley, of Ypsilanti. The bride-elect graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1982 and Western Michigan University in 1986. She is employed as a designer at Arco Industries Corporation in Kalamazoo. Her fiance is the son of Preston and Shirley Stanley, of Ypsilanti. He graduated from Yp­ silanti High School in 1981 and General Motors Institute in 1986. He is employed as a manufacturing engineer at General Motors Hydra-Matic Division. Warren. A July 23 wedding is planned. Edwards-Fox engagement announced Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edwards and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fox arc pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Sandra KayEdwards and Michael Allen Fox. Both are 1985 graduates of Hastings High School. Sandra is currently employed with Hastings Savings and Loan. Michael is currently serving in the United States Army. Aviation field. A September wedding is being planned. Marriage Licenses: Timothy Bowver. 25. Shelbyville and Renee Gercn. 21. Shelbyville. Terry Dryer. 24. Hastings and Susan Moore. 38. Hastings. Jeffrey McKenna. 23. Middleville and Debra Bos. 23. Wayland. Richard Irwin. 24. Middleville and Christine Raymond. 21. Middleville. Randolph-Skelton united in marriage Alan and Linda Randolph. Delton, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Tamara Sue. to Gregory John Jansen, son of Donald and Patricia Jansen of Delton and Geraldine Jansen of Chicago. IL. Penny Sue Randolph of Delton and Casey Noel Skelton of Norcross. Ga.. were married Feb. 6. in Norcross. Their parents are Alan and Linda Randolph of Delton, and Monty and Katie Skelton of Norcross. Overholts to observe Greens to observe 50th wedding anniversary 50th wedding anniversary Moris nd Olive Green of Saranac will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on March 17. They were married in Ohio and have lived in Saranac since 1953. They have two daughters, seven grand­ children. and six great-grandchildren. They will be guests of honor at an open house on Sunday . March 13. from 2-4 p.m. at the Saranac VFW Hall. Their friends and relatives arc all invited. No gifts, please. Stanley-Jenks announce engagement Randolph-Jansen announce engagement A special informational meeting about the school millage proposal has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. March 10. The meeting will be conducted in the high school lecture hall and will give residents of the Hastings Area School District the oppor­ tunity to ask questions about the millage elec­ tion which is scheduled for March 28. Health Fair at Pennock March 26 Pennock Hospital, in cooperation with Barry-Eaton Health Department and Fclpausch Food Center, will be holding its first annual Health Fair on Saturday. March 26. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pennock Hospital. The health fair will be the first of its type to be held in BarryCounty. Tests conducted on March 26 include those for blood glucose, blood cholesterol, blood pressure checks, joint stability and grip strength, lung capacity testing, hearing and vision screening, glaucoma screening, medica­ tion compatibility evaluations, height and weight evaluations, colorectal cancer screening, •computerized cardiac risk analysis, and breast self­ examination instruction. In addition, immunizations are available (DPT. HIB. Pneuinovac. Adult Tetanus and Diptheria). Anyone in­ terested in immunizations should bring immunizations records to the health fair. The health fair will be free of charge to the community , w ith the exception of a minor charge lor lab tests and certain immunizations. A local op­ tometrist will be available for glaucoma screening and a physician will also be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to evaluate and help in­ terpret multiple tests. Refreshments will he served. For more information regarding the health fair, con­ tact the education department al Pennock Hospital at 945-3451. ext. 422. Call the Hastings Banner 948-8051 Barry County Annual Tax Sale Supplement inserted with todays Banner. George and Marian Overholt will celebrate (heir 50th wedding anniversary on March 12. An open house will be hosted by their children. Mr. and Mrs. Don Falconer (Con­ nie) Mr and Mrs. Wayne Imogene Kauffman. Mr. and Mrs. Arion Overholt, Mr. and Mrs. John Overholt. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burnell (Wanda) and children and great­ grandchildren. The celebration will be held March 13. from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Hope Church of the Brethren on M-50 near Freeport. Friendship is their cherished gift. No other gifts please. (3/10) Colliges to hold wedding open house March 12 Guernsey-Falconer announce engagement Danny and Chong Collige will be having an open house Saturday. March 12. from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Activity Center in the First Wesleyan Church in Battle Creek to celebrate their marriage. They were married Nov. 9. 1987. in Seoul. Korea. All friends arc invited to join them. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Guernsey Jr. of Hastings are proud to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Belinda Guernsey to David Falconer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Falconer, also of Hastings. Belinda is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School. She is presently employed by Global Art of Kentwood. David is a 1984 graduate of Hastings High School. He is presently working with Burgess Concrete of Middleville. An Aug. 13 wedding is being planned. DEW IT UP GREEN. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 10, 1988 following evening her parents called to plead her case. The next night her brother called and yelled, "Lay off Mabel. I'll send the money." A year later the money was paid back. Since that time my husband's parents have not visited us, nor have they called. We have not heard from Mabel or Henry or her brother. The whole family thinks we arc awful. This is our thanks for trying to help. As 1 was saying, NEVER LEND MONEY TO RELATIVES. - Yakima. Wash. Dear Yak: Generally speaking, your policy is a good one, but thank the good Lord all relatives aren't like yours. BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSEHBS The following are the most popular videocassettcs as they appear in next week's is'ue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1988, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. "Lady and the Tramp" (Disney) 2. " Jane Fonda's Low Impact Aerobic Workout" (Lorimar) 3. "Callanetics" (MCA) 4. "An American Tai!" (MCA) 5. “Dirty’ Dancing" (Vestron) 6. "Jane Fonda's New Workout" (Lorimar) 7. "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" (Paramount) 8. "Platoon" (HBO) 9. “The Godfather" (Paramount) 10. “Robocop" (Orion) 11. "Kathy Smith's Starting Workout" (Fox Hills) 12. "The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 13. "Top Gun'* (Paramount) 14. 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Downtown Hastings ^F-REE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE IpiTVrj Use our Convenient Court [yStreet Entrance | rHfl | Ann Landers Loverboy’s ring tells truth Dear Ann Landers: I’m a divorced, pro­ fessional woman (mid-30s) who recently broke up with a man I had been seeing for three years. I don't wish to make excuses for myself, but I was extremely vulnerable and accepted a dinner invitation from a nicelooking man I met in a cocktail lounge. We hit it off beautifully. I found him to be intelligent, well-mannered, considerate and exciting. He said he had just taken a position with a big corporation and was living with his cousin until he could find a suitable apartment. On our fourth date, when he said he was in love with me, I just melted. We were dining and dancing and drinking quite a lot of wine. He ended up at my place for the night. The following morning (Saturday) he had to leave very early to catch a plane so I just stayed in bed. A few minutes after he left I noticed something shiny on the floor. It was his wedding ring. There was an engraved date which told me he was married in 1973. I am devastated and need to know what to do. Shall I mail the ring to him, go to his of­ fice and throw it in his face or have it melted down and made into a jackass to remind myself of what a fool I was? - Humiliated in Sacramento Dear Sac: None of the above. Make a cocktail date with the louse, hand him the ring with no comment, then go home - alone. SOME PEOPLE ARE BETTER AT DEPRESSION THAN OTHERS. Help the handicapped Relatively speaking... Dear Ann Landers: Now it's my turn to help you help others. Please print the next sentence in capital letters: NEVER LEND MONEY TO RELATIVES. My husband's sister (I’ll call her Mabel) telephoned and said that she and her husband needed money to make repairs on their home. They had to have $6,000 at once. "I'll send a check every month," she promised. “Henry (her husband) is too proud to ask.” We agreed to help but did not talk to Henry. Big mistake. Since we didn’t have the money we took out a loan. Thirty days later a modest check arrived with a note from Mabel promising to "send more next month." Sixty days passed and another check came. It was half the size of the first one. Three months later when no check showed up, I called her. She cried on the phone and 1 felt guilty. Then the truth came out. Henry knew nothing of the loan. She had overspent and was afraid to tell him that her savings ac­ count was gone and she had to borrow $6,000. She swore she would send payments regularly if we promised not to tell Henry. We promised. Three months passed. No check. I phoned Mabel and we got into a heated argument. The Dear Ann lenders: Recently I fell and broke a hip. In a single second I joined the group known as “handicapped." I wanted more than anything to move. Move in bed. Move out of bed. Move around the room. Move around the hosuc. Move out of the house and into lhe world. I never realiz­ ed what a luxury it was to enjoy those simple freedoms. I also learned a few other things, for example, how thoughtless and incon­ siderate able-bodied people can be. Do you folks realize how far it is to anywhere for a person who uses crutches or a wheelchair or a walker? Please gel your car out of the space reserved for the handicapped and thank God you can walk. It would be awfully nice if you would open doors for us. It will not be interpreted as "pi­ ty”. It's simply good manners. And, if you are in a position to do anything about it, sec that the doors in your building open easily. In fact, some doors could be removed. Who are they shutting out? When you speak to a person in a wheelchair, get down so you can look that person in the eye. It is hare to converse with someone who is way up there. You will help millions of readers by prin­ ting this letter. - B.H. in Lexington Dear B.H.: May I add a few suggestions from a member of my staff who just shed a leg cast after three months of misery? Move with care through revolving doors. Don’t swing around lickety-split. It can be ex­ tremely hazardous for the ekierly or someone on crutches. Ditto when you are walking down the street. A person in a hurry who isn't paying attention could inadvertently bump a han­ dicapped person and knock the crutches out from under him. And one last thing: Hotels, restaurants and business places should not say they have easy access for the handicapped when they don't. Some very nice places in Chicago make the handicapped go down a dark alley and through the kitchen to gel to the dining room. Il’s degrading. Sis doesn't like step-mom Dear Ann Landers: Mom died when I was 9. I'm 13 now. She knew she didn't have long to live and advised Dad to marry “Molly", our housekeeper. Well, he took Mom’s ad­ vice, which was just fine with my younger brother and me. Our older sister didn’t like the idea and said so. I forgot to tell you that when Molly came to work for us she brought her two sons. They are neat kids, like brothers. Sis kept telling Dad that Molly was not in his class, and he should ask her to leave. She nagged and nagged until finally he did. Of course she look her two boys along. My brother and 1 miss Molly and the boys and so does my Dad. I know he would ask her back in a minute but my sister keeps working or. him to get a divorce. I’m beginning to think she wants Dad all to herself. Please tell us what to do about this mess. Maryland Problem. Dear Md.: Sounds to me as if you have the situation pretty well clocked. Your dad needs to talk to a counselor or a clergyperson and get his thinking straightened out. And your sis needs counseling, too. Talk this over with your guidance counselor at school. I’ll bet she will help you. Good luck, honey. Let me know what happens. How much do you know about pot, cocaine, LSD, PCP, crack, speed and downers? Think you can handle them? For up-to-the minute in­ formation on drugs, write for Ann Landers' newly revised booklet, "The Lowdown on Dope." Send $2.50 plus a self-addressed, stamped No. 10 envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, ill. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Nurse Aid Classes Sales Representative Two week's classroom clinical certification course. Potential employment upon suc­ cessful completion. No cost for this class. Classes will start March 14. Limited enroll­ ment. Apply In person at ... Expanding product line requires HYDROTEX — a multl-mllllon dollar National Lubrication Com­ pany to seek additional sales personnel for the Hastings area. If you desire success and have strong sales or mechanical experience, you can excel with our proven sales methods. Position could lead to Management. For personal Interview call 1-800-527-1193 or send Resume to P.O. Box 560843 - Dept. 996C, Dallas, TX 75356. Thornapple Manor 4700 NASHVILLE RD., HASTINGS MATERNITY w ra mean •NO QUANTITY MSC0UMT57 We have loan money for all kinds of little emergencies Like most people, you probably need to borrow money from time to time. When you do, stop in. We’ve got the money you need. And at competitive rates. Money for home improvements. Vacations. Boats. Cars. College educations. No matter what financial needs you’re juggling — expected or not — we can help. But of course, you’ll have to come see us. We don’t make Everyone gets depressed. But the fact is, some people haven't learned to deal with their problems as well as others. Problems such as the loss of a spouse or job can cause changes in behavior, withdrawal or simply the desire to be left alone. It's times like these when even the most stable individual can become confused. And seeking help early could mean the difference between living life. And enduring it But you don’t have to go it alone. At the DeLano Clinic, we can teach you the skills needed to regain a sense of well-being. Through a broad range of services, our staff works together to provide the most effective treat­ ment available. And because we’re a part of Botgess Medical Center, you can also be assured of comprehensive, confidential treatment So if you’re struggling with a problem you just can’t seem to handle alone, give us a call at 383-7340 ^“^DeLanoOinic deliveries. safe and sound banking Offices in: Hastings 150 W. Court Middleville 435 Arlington Bellevue 115 N. Main Nashville 203 N. Main (IUINNSM LENDER �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 10, 1988 — Page 7 Woodland News From Time to Time... by—Esther Walton Historic Hastings women recognized March is Historic Women’s month and it is fitting to feature Hastings women who have made significant contributions. It is difficult to find accounts of important women who were born and/or raised in Hastings. For over two years, the name of one women, Maria Alkis, a Civil War nurse, has laid h an unfinished file while further research was done to complete her story. The name of another significant Hastings woman, Mary Dickerson, a noted writer and naturalist, was brought to my attention by a letter asking for background information on her. Not much information was found, partly because during her lifetime women's history wasn*> considered important, and their stories were not saved for future generations. These two did do some outstanding and unusual thing* for their time. What is known about them is told here. Mary Cynthia Dickerson was bom in Hastings on March 7. 1866. The first local record is the 1870 Census of the village of Hastings which lists William (Wilbur) Dicker­ son as a carpenter, his wife Melissa (Melipa) and ~.wo children, Mary 4, and Charles, 5 months. On Charles' birth certificate is listed the parents birth place. New York state. Ac­ cording to the i860 census, the father, Wilber, was one of four children bom to James and Mary Ann Dickerson who came fiMiluNcw-..YQfk_sU*te and lived in Rutland Township. Wilber had two sisters, Elizabeth and Susan. In 1872, Susan married Joseph Fuller. No further records of the family were found. In an 1923 obituary about Mary Cynthia Dickerson, it says: “She spent her life serving the constant needs of three small brothers. From a household where learning was not the tradition, she went through school, never fail­ ing in her duties there or in the home. She pul herself through college al the time when it was not easy for a girt to do this, teaching for a while until she could save money enough to pursue her studies, then go back to college.” The article goes on to report: “She con­ tinued the University of Michigan, intermittendy from 1886 to 1891, then taught for four years, after which she went to the University of Chicago, graduating in 1897. After gradua­ tion she taught botany, zoology, and nunne study in the Rhode Island State Normal School. Here, in the trips afield, which site took with her students, she learned more and more of the minutiae (minor detail) of nature, which she afterward embodied in the beautiful groups constructed by her at the American Museum of Natural History. From Rhode Island, she went to Stanford University where she was an instructor in zoology for two years. During this time, she wrote two books: The Frog Book, and Moths and Butterflies. In 1908, Dickerson was hired by the American Museum of Natural History, as associate editor of the Museum’s Natural History magazine, and in the following years, she was appointed assistant curator in the new Department of Inchthyology and Herpetology. She held both positions and re­ mained at the museum until her death in 1923. Her book The Frog Book was republished by Dover Publications in 1969. The second lady, Martha Louise Johnson Atkins, a Civil War nurse, was bom July 26, 1826, in New York state and died in Hastings, Feb. 6. 1911. Little information can be found about her war work, other than her son men­ tioning it in the Hastings Banner of 1914. \\ h.u • tt is dun her husband, Augustus Atkins died in the Civil War in 1862. And as was common for the times, the family was left without any income. It appears that Maria, left her child in care of her mother and went to serve as a nurse in the sanitary operations or worked for the Soldiers' Relief Association. The Michigan Soldiers’ Relief Association was formed in Washington, D.C., to take care of the emergency needs of Michigan troops in the Army of the Potomac. Contributions of money, clothing and hospital supplies were made by the people back home and forwarded to the national capital. They collected and sent to the from hundreds of boxes and barrels fill­ ed with food, underwear, canned fruit, pickles, jellies, newspapers, books, needles, pins and thread and other items. Among the services of this organization was the maintenance of a hostel in Washington which provided food and lodging for soldiers on leave. The Michigan Soldiers' Aid Society, was formed to provide supplies for the wounded and sick soldiers. A Michigan branch of the sanitary commission was formed in Detroit to enlist statewide support for the various soldiers* aid society. A Miss Dorthea Dix offered here services to the Surgeon General, and she was given a commission dated 1861, which empowered her to organize hospitals for the care of all sick and wounded soldiers, supply nurses and “receive, control and disburse” special sup­ plies donated by individuals or associations for the soldiers. Ther Medical Department of the U.S. Ar­ my organized the hospitals, and the Sanitary Commission was authorized .to serve as a channel for the supplies and comforts con­ tributed by the home folks for lhe boys at the hospitals. It appears that Miss Dix had the duty of organizing a corps of female nurses. The male army was not enthusiastic about women serv­ ing and “the army regulations require that a nurse shall not be under 30 years of age. The Sanitary Commission requires a certificate from the clergyman of the applicant shall be presented, testifying as to religious and moral character; also one from a regular physician as to the qualifications, also tiiat their dress be neat and plain, and adapted to their occupation.” The women who served as nurses for the sanitary service were given food, lodging and a few supplies. Few records seem to be kept of who served and for how long. The nursing activities of a Civil War hospital nurse were vastly different from the duties of a modem nurse. They had no authority or recognized status in any hospital; they were merely visitors representing a private organization. AU medical care was delegated to army personnel, surgeons, “dressers” (usually medical students), orderlies and members of the Invalid Corps (recovered patients not yet released for com­ bat duty.) Female nurses were few, often unwelcome and frequently relegated to cook­ ing and scrubbing chores. It wasn’t until 1892 that an act granting pen­ sions to army nurses was passed. Qualifying requirements were six months service, honorable discharge and such a state of health as “to be unable to earn a support. ” A total of 3,200 women were supposed to have served as nurses in the hospitals, but only a few hun­ dred were listed for pensions. It is no wonder that it is hard to document the record of one woman from Hastings who served in the Civil War. > 1988 Barry County i LINCOLN TRIBUTE J Friday, March 18 — 7:00 * * p.m. MIDDLE VILLA INN You are cordially invited to attend the Barry County * Lincoln Tribute. Guest of honor and speaker Congressman * Paul Henry. Also wine and cheese reception for Congressman Paul Henry at 6 p.m. preceding the dinner. * Donations: Lincoln Dinner $15.00 Per Person Mne & Cheese Reception $5.00 Per Person For Reservations — Jan Geiger ... 367-4459 Rosie Collins ... 945-4478 * Shirley Miller ... 795-7046 Clare Goyings ... 623-2738 Reservations by March 15th Please 4 4 4 Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board Meeting - March 2, 19M Legal Notices Jim and Cathy happened to visit the Jimmy Carter Center. Library and Museum near downtown Atlanta, on one of lhe days, a three-day symposium "Women and the Con­ stitution - a Bi-ccntcnnial Perspective." plan­ ned and sponsored by Rosalind Carter, was being held at the Hilton Hotel. While they were at the museum, Mrs. Carter and Lady Bird Johnson arrived and posed for pictures with 10 teenage essasy winners and several top Avon sales people. Avon Corporation was one of the corporate sponsors of the symposium. Mrs. Lucas had a pacemaker surgery and entered Northside Hospital in Atlanta a few days before they planned to return to Michigan. She was released after five days. They were able to leave Atlanta one week later. Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWHNSHIP Regular Meeting March 1, 1988 al 7:30 p.m. All Board members present. Also 6 citizens. Resolution opposing cut-backs in Stole Social Services Budget approved. GLASA rote increase reaffirmed. Art Smith's appointment approved for 1988 Board of Review. Budget Amendments approved. Bills read and approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Darleno Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Russell Stanton. Supervisor (3/10) Approved minutes of February 3. 1988 meeting. All Board members present. Approval to move anead with the Extension of Engineering Services. Agreement with City of Hastings Wastewater Service Negotiations. Approved to send McKeough ond James to Zon­ ing Boards of Appeals Workshop March 9. Received and placed on file Treasurer and Zon­ ing Administrators reports. Approved payment of vouchers #4583 thru #4616 totaling $10,809.00. Adjournment at 8:20 p.m. Rosezetla McMellen Dep. Clark Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards, Supervisor USED FARM EQUIPMENT □ 1968 John Deere 1520 □ John Deere 170 Gas Cat: II 3- Pt. School finances, women’s issues on AAUW agenda Two speakers will be featured at the March 15. 7 p.m. meeting of the American Associa­ tion of University Women at the Northeastern Elementary School library in Hastings. School Superintendent Carl Schoessel will explain the financial crisis faced by Michigan public education and its effect on the local public schools, answering questions of public concern and misunderstanding. The Rev. Mary Hom will also speak. She holds a masters of divinity from Methodist Theological School of Ohio and has been a teacher in elementary schools, a teacher of the impaired at the Upjohn School in Kalamazoo, a consultant for the Kalamazoo Intermediate School District, and currently is pastor for the United Methodist Church at Banfield and Country Chapel, Dowling. Hom will talk about issues confronting women in the ministry. “ Program chairman is Joyce Guenther and hostesses are Bea Pino and Norma Peters. Electric Starter □ I.H. 424 Skid Steer Loader □ John Deere 720 Diesel, Gas with I.H. □ John Deere 145 4/16 Plow □ John Deere 7000 4-Row Planter 2000 Loader □ Case 13-Ft. Wheel Disc LAWN & GARDEN TRACTORS □ □ □ □ □ 1978 John Deere 316 With 48" Mower □ 1980 John Deere 317 With 48” Mower □ 1980 John Deere 314 Case 210 1979 Cll WheelHorse 1979 Bl00 WheelHorse Bolens G174 MFPw/Loader With 48" Mower IKP Bookkeeping & Tax Service Complete bookkeeping service ond income tax preparation. 5071N. Shore or. 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Ward Pierce will speak. The final service will be on March 20 at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church and Rev. Pau! Mcngencr will be the speaker. All combined Lenten services arc held at 7 p.m. and the host churches furnish light refreshments after the services. Ella Kantner is home from surgery per­ formed in February. The committee planning the two-day liv­ ing. history encampment to be held at the Woodland cemetery and nearby on April 16 and 17 met March 4. The government headstone for Noah Fauver, a Confederate veteran buried in Woodland, will be dedicated at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 17. Committee members present were chair­ man James T. Lyons, James Pahl. Michael Black, Don Everett and Lawrence Chase. If the event is successful. The Sons of Union Veterans of The Civil War plans to make it an annual camp-oui to get their program started earlier each spring. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lucas recently arrived back in Woodland after spending two months on Lake Lanier near Atlanta. Ga. The Lucases arrived in Atlanta two days before a major sleet storm closed all the roads in the north Georgia mountains; so they could not get to their quarters at the lake for several days. They spent their first week at the home of friends in the Dunwoody area. Atlanta newpapers said this was the heaviest and longest-lasting ice build-up in those mountains since at least 1936. The weather was sunny all of February, and the Lucases saw a lot of their daughter and granddaughters. One Sunday, they took the family to Stone Mountain State Park. Cathy had planned to buy a new cemetery-sized Confederate flag at the park for the upcoming dedication for the Noah Fauver headstone in April. Because there is a strong movement in the Georgia legislature to discontinue using the Conference Battle Banner on the state flag and to discontinue all public displays of it, none were available in the park. by Catherine Lucas 10% OFF, SUGGESTED SHAH. ON ALL I I | OPEN 9 a.m. ’til 8 p.m. Monday & Friday; 9 a.m. ’til 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Miller’ FURNITURE & CARPET STORE 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. 945-2091 HOKE tMRPOVEMEVT LOAN ACCOUNT of^rV. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 10, 1988 Saxons overcome slow start to batter Wayland by Steve Vedder Hastings broke open a close game in the third quarter with a 15-2 run and went on to pound Wayland 75-54 in a first round district game Monday night in Hastings. The Saxons (19-2) were to have played Middleville (16-4) in a second round game on Wednesday night. The winner of that contest will play — in the district finals Friday in Hastings at 7:30 p.m. Wayland finishes its season 6-15. Ahead only 39-31 with 6:55 left in the third quarter, the Saxons switched from a man-to­ man to a zone defense and the Wildcats came unraveled. Hastings scored 15 of the period's last 17 points to assume a commanding 54-33 lead. Despite the 19-point win, Hastings coach Denny O'Mara admitted the contest wasn’t District finals to feature familiar foes Hastings’ Mark Matthews (40) and Scott Weller (44) try to outrebound a Wayland player In the Saxons’ 75-54 win Monday night. Underclassmen dominate All­ County wrestling honor roll by Steve Vedder Six state qualifiers and three league cham­ pions dominate the 1987-88 Banner-Reminder All-County Wrestling Honor Roll. The select squad represents the top wrestlers in win-loss percentage in each of the 13 weight classes. Lakewood has four wrestlers on lhe team while Delton, Hastings and Middleville have three each. Eight of t$e 13 wrestlers are underclassmen. " / ~~ ‘ Named to the team from LkYevlfibdire Don Cornelius at 98, Steve Johnson at 105, Andy Thomas at 145 and Scott Nelson at 185. Hastings' representatives are Tom Bolo at 132, Jim Lenz at 167 and Matt Spencer at heavyweight. The three Middleville wrestlers are Jody Tyner at 119, Bryan Cooley at 126 and Brian Osbun al 198. Delton has Don Bever at 112, Karl Miller at 138, and Craig Haven at 155. Heading the team is Delton's Haven, a four­ time state qualifer who compiled an outstan­ ding 44-1 mark this season. Haven lost his on­ ly match in December — a narrow 5-4 deci­ sion — and then proceeded to capture 36 mat­ ches m a row cn route to state championship. Five times Haven was named lhe most valuable wrestler in tournaments this winter. He finished among the top eight placers in the state in his freshmen through junior seasons and his 142 career wins is a Delton record. Haven's teammate Karl Miller also enjoyed a fine season, compiling a 35-6 mark. The two-time state-qualifier finished in the state’s lop eight as a junior. 1987-88 Banner-Reminder All-County Wrestling Honor Roll WT. NAME SCHOOL GRADE FINAL 98 105 112 119 126 132 138 145 155 167 185 198 Hvy. Don Cornelius Steve Johnson Don Bever Jody Tyner Bryan Cooley ' Tom Bolo Karl Miller Andy Thomas Craig Haven Jitr. Lenz ; ‘ Scott Nelson Brian Osbun Matt Spencer . Lakewood Lakewood Delton Middleville Middleville Hastings Deiton Lakewood Delton Hastings Lakewood Middleville Hastings Soph. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Soph. Sr. 28-6 (.823) 28-4 (.875) 31-5-1 (.838) 30-10 (.750) 44-5 (.898) 44-4-2 (.880) 35-6 (.854) 30-9 (.769) 44-1 (.978) 38-9 (.809) 39-5 (.886) 32-9 (.780) 38-10 (.791) Kalamazoo Wings HOCKEY "Watch our Future Stars" Bever, a slate-qualifier as a sophomore, was 31-5-1 this season. Hastings' Bolo was the second state champ from Barry County. Bolo won six tour­ naments this season including the Twin Valley, regional, and state meets. Bolo finish­ ed the season with a fine 44-4-2 mark, the fourth-best record in the county. Bolo’s teammates, Lenz and Spencer, also posted excellent years. Lenz was 38-9 while qualifying for the state and Spencer compiled a 38-10 mark en route to a league champion- < ship and state meet qualification. Heading Middleville’s trio of wrestlers is Bryan Cooley, whose 44-5 mark was second only to Haven’s 44-1 record. Cooley qualified for state in both his sophomore and junior seasons while also finishing first in the O-K Blue meet this year. The Trojans' Tyner also qualified for state while compiling a 30-10 mark. Osbun was 32-9 as a sophomore. Heading the foursome of Viking wrestlers is Scott Nelson. The senior won 39 of 44 mat­ ches while qualifying for state. Cornelius was 28-6 as a sophomore. Steve Johnson compiled a 28-4 mark. Andy Thomas was 30-9. SCOREBOARD YMCA-Youth Council’s Mens Basketball Final Standings B Minor WL Kloostermans11-2 Pennock Hospital10-3 Viking3-9 Larry Poll Realty1-11 B Mqjor League L.O. Merchants12-0 H. BB Club7-5 H. Mfg5-7 Brown Jug3-9 C&B Discount3-9 A League Benedict Farms10-2 Razors Edge................................................ 8-4 Roundball Ex............................................... 6-6 Petersons4-8 Hastings Dent2-10 Sat., March 12th Thurs., March 17th 7th Annua! St. Patrick's Day Game Green Ice, green beer, Irish ^EUCHRE TOURNAMENT Mar. 12 • 1-4 p.m. Registration 12:30 p.m. or Call 948-2719 At the ... HASTINGS COUNTY SEAT LOUNGE ticket prices ... ’6.50 and ’5.50 $5.00 per person (18 yrs. & older) Sunday Games at 4:00 p.m. All Others 7:00 p.m. CASH PRIZES for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Prize for Most No. of Loners and Last Place OF THE LIBRARY Wings Stadium MinfiCSOta ... . . 3600 Van Rick Dr. Kalamazoo Bowling Results Tuesday Night Mixed Razors Edge 30-10, Formula Realty 28-12, Marsh’s Refrigeration 28-12, Floral Design 2116-19%, Variety Shoppe 20-20, Riverbend Travel 20-20, Consumers Concrete 19-21, Hallifax Services 17-23, Lewis Realty I6%-20%, Neil’s Restaurant 15-25, Woodland Sales & Service 13-27, CJ’s 13-27. Men’s High Game - R. Eaton 222, J. Vliek 210, P. Anderson 202, C. Wilson 200, R. Hause 199, B. Ruthruff 195. J. Higgins & D. Johnson 194. D. Endres 193, G. Hause 184, R. Tietz 183. D. Grinnell 161, J. Stanton 153. Women’s High Game - E. Johnson 193, P. Lake 192, C. Haupt & B. Wilkins 189, G. Buchanan 185, D. Castelein 182, M. Caris 183. B. Johnson 179, D. Hoffman 173, M. Anccl 168, J. Smith 159. Sponsored by ... HASTINGS FRIENDS 616-345-5101 North StSTS JV eagers end season at 12-8 Tom Vos and Scott Hubbard combined for 50 points as lhe Hastings jayvec basketball' team thumped Coldwater 73-59 last Friday night. The Saxons finish their season 12-8 overall and 7-7 in the Twin Valley. Hastings led only 48-45 entering the fourth quarter, but Hubbard and Vos led Hastings to a 25-14 edge and the win. Hubbard tossed in eight points in the quarter and Vos chipped in seven. Both Vos and Hubbard scored 25 points for lhe game. Jeff Baxter added 10 and Brian Turnbull eight. Hastings trailed 16-15 after one quarter, but led 34-32 at the half. “1 was real pleased with our season," said Hastings coach Jack Longstreet. "Wc im­ proved and came a long way. I think there is 3-4 players who can help the varsity next year." Sports Delton edges Caledonia in overtime, 77-76 Kara Miller’s free throw with four seconds left in overtime gave Delton a 77-76 win over Caledonia Tuesday night, propelling the Pan­ thers into Friday’s district title game. It was the fourth win in five games for the streaking Panthers, who upped their record to 9-12. Caledonia finishes 10-11. Delton will play the winner of last night’d Middleville-Hastings game in the district' finals at Hastings Friday at 7:30 p.m. Miller led Delton with 21 points. Darnell Riddle chipped in 16. Bob Loudermilk 10 and Troy Lemaar 10. Mike Walker’s 27 topped Caledonia while Rick Dunn added 20 and Kory Keating 11. The game was tied 72-72 after regulation when Miller missed a shot in traffic at the baseline with seven seconds left. In overtime. Miller and Walker traded baskets in the first minute and a half. Louder­ milk’s field goal gave Delton a 76-74 lead with 1:20 left, but Keating notched a pair of free throws with 41 seconds to go to tic it up again. Delton worked the ball to Miller, who was fouled with four seconds left. He hit the first shot, but missed the second. Caledonia wound up with the rebound, but couldn’t get a shot off in the final second. Delton started fast in the game, leading 16-12 after one period. Caledonia rallied to outscore Delton 26-17 in the second period to take a 38-33 halftime lead. With Walker scoring five points, Caledonia went on a 7-2 spurt to open the third quarter and grab a 45-35 lead. But with Leinaar canning three baskets and Miller adding a three-pointer, Delton pulled into a 48-45 lead with 2:54 left. Delton still led 56-52 by he end of the quarter. Delton upped its lead to as many as six, 60-54. with seven minutes left, but Caledonia outscored the Panthers 15-8 to lead 69-68 with 3:13 to go. Loudermilk’s basket gave Delton a tem- Offensively. O'Mara thought his team played well in the first half. “Wc moved the ball well and got good shots." he said. "Wc had a lot of wide open shots. When we get those at home we’re gon­ na make'em." The third period saw the Saxons’ defense come alive. Wayland hit only 2-of-7 field goals with both baskets coming in the first 1:05. Brown tossed in nine points in a 15-2 run and Hastings led 54-33 as the final period opened. Hastings upped its substantial lead ta as many as 26 points, 63-37, with five minutes left. Wayland was never closer than the final count of 19 the rest of the way. Wayland wound up hitting 44 percent (20-of-45) from the field as opposed to 53 per­ cent (26-of-49) for the Saxons. Neither team capitalized on free throw op­ portunities. Wayland was an icy ll-of-19 while Hastings hit !3-of-19 shots. Brown finished with 34 points and nine re­ bounds while Kent Gee chipped in 20 points, five rebounds and three assists. Anton had eight points with Gary Parker and Scott Weller notching four each. Greg Smith's 16 led Wayland while Ron Burmania added 12 and Paul Bargtwhn chip­ ped in 10. Caledonia's Rich Moon (23) Is bothered by Delton’s Bob Loudermilk and Darnell Riddle In the Panthers' 77-76 overtime win Tuesday. porary lead, but Dunn answered with a pair of clutch free throws with 1:22 left. After Delton missed a field goal, Keating drew a foul and hit one shot for a 72-70 lead with 38 seconds left. He missed the second shot and Delton push­ ed the ball into Loudermilk, who tied the game 72-72. Continued on page 9 Season Ticket Exchange Night TICKET INFO. Whoever plays Delton in Friday’s district finals will be quite familiar with the Panthers. The Panthers earned a trip to the finals with a tight 77-76 overtime conquest of Caledonia on Tuesday. Their opponent was to have been decided last night with the Middleville-Hastings win­ ner battling the Panthers Friday night at 7:30 p.m. in Hastings. The Panthers have knocked heads with both the Trojans and Saxons this winter. Delton surprised Middk ville 74-57 back on Jan. 26, but was crushed by Hastings 94-51 on Feb. 9. Delton is 4-2 since losing to Hastings while the Saxons have won five of seven. Neither Middleville or Delton have been as successful as Hastings in the districts in the 1980s. The Trojans haven’t won a title since 1983 while the Panthers last championship came in 1984. Hastings, meanwhile, has cap­ tured district titles five of the last six years. one of his team's better efforts of the season. *’Wc played in spurts.” he slid afterward. "We had some good spurts and some ugly spurts. It was kind of ugly, but we had enough good spurts to win.” O'Mara said the play of 6-5 senior center Phil Anton was a key in the 15-2 run. For the game. Anton tossed in eight points — in­ cluding four big free throws — grabbed three rebounds and anchored the Saxons’ zone defense in the third period. “We switched to a zone and wc got a big game out of Anton," said O'Mara. "He mat­ ched up well on the side for us." The Saxons scored eight of the game's first nine points, but the Wildcats battled back to lead 9-8 at the 3:40 mark. Hastings proceeded to run off a 9-4 spun to lead 17-13 with less than two minutes left in the period. Wayland hung in the game by scoring five straight points to grab an 18-17 lead with :38 seconds remaining in the half. Hastings' Mike Brown, however, nailed a three-pointer with 20 seconds to go and the Saxons never trailed again. Wayland tied the game 22-22 early in the second quarter, but Brown and Anton keyed a 17-5 run that left the Saxons ahead 39-27 at lhe half. Brown tossed in seven points while Anton added a basket and four free throws in the run. Prize money depending on number i—of contestants. Continued on page 9 Final Area Standings — Leading Scorers O-K BLUE Hamilton13-1 (16-4) Byron Center11-3 (15-5) Middleville11-3 (14-6) Comstock Park7-7 (13-7) Caledonia7-7 (11-9) Godwin5-9 (9-11) Lee1-13(2-18) Kelloggsville1-13 (1-19) TWIN VALLEY Hastings 13-1 (18-2) Sturgis12-2 (18-2) Marshall11-3 (17-3) Lakeview5-9(9-11) Albion6-8 (7-13) Harper Creek4-0 (9-11) Coldwater4-10 (7-13) Hillsdale1-13 (3-17) SCORERS Brown, Hastings20-667-33.4 Long, Lakewood20-536-26.8 Miller, Delton20-317-15.9 Ainsworth, Lakewood .. .20-301-15.1 D. Mesecar, Middleville . .20-296-14.8 Gee, Hastings20-291-14.6 Forell, Maple Valley20-278-13.9 Lenz, Maple Valley20-262-13.1 Sprague, Middleville20-256-12.8 T. Mesecar, Middleville ..20-252-12.6 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 10, 1988 — Page 9 YMCA cage champs The Kloosterman Koop team, winners of the Hastings YMCA B minor league: (front row left to right) B. Humphrey, F. Jenks, T. Pollins, R.KIoosterman (back) S.Barry, B.Bryants, S.Spyker, D.Barry. Thursday Twisters Guekes Market .615; Andrus .604; Century 21 .600; Art Meade .510: Formula Real Estate .463; Hastings Mutual .460; Bowman Refrigeration .430; Hastings Bowl .415. High Game and Series - B. Bowman 167; B. Kruko 161; D. Bolthouse 162; T. Hender­ son 153: P. Guy 178-500; P. Guy 177; D. Catlin 200-531; A. Czinder 156; K. Colvin 171; Y. Markley 167; J. Gasper; P. Arends 193; S. Vickery 165, C. Burpc 178. Thursday A.M. Thornapple Manor 61; Just Ourselves 58: Nash Locker 55; Leftovers 55; Keelers Apts. 53; Silk Screen 53; Hummers 49'6; Varneys Stables 48; Slow Pokes 46; Razors Edge 46; Bosleys 46; Hast. Family Dentistry 45; Wcltons 44; Kaiser Seed’ 37Kreative Komens 36: Kloostermans 35. Good Games - I. Ruthruff 168; P. Crontnger 159; M. Garrett 180; M. Streinbecher 167; C. Benner 149; S. Montague 160; C. VanScoyk 130; C. Miles 129; S. Knicker­ bocker 167; A. Allen 142; S. Peake 155; A. Miller 124; C. Stuart 190; K. Wycnnan 163; L. DeCamp 150; P. Hamilton 178. High Series and Games - B. Moody 233-566; B. Hathaway 207-530; R. Girrbach 168-476; P. Fisher 166-481; T. Ines 166-434; C. Kaiser 177-437 Sunday Night Mixed Gutterdustcrs 73-35; Family Force 65-47; Hooter Crew 62'6-4516: Sex Pins 62-46: Elbow Benders 61-47; A-Tam 59-49; White Lightning 57-51; Alley Cats 56-52; Something Natural 54-54; Chug-a-Lugs 54-54; Sandbaggers 53-55; Unpredictabies 51-61; Greenbacks 48!6-59‘6; Detroiters 47'6-60'6; Mas & Pas 47'6-60'6: Really Rottens 43'6-64'6; Pin Busters 43V6-64'6: Get Along Gang 38-70 Womens High Game & Series - L. Tilley 209-567; D. Snyder 184-536; B. Moody 180-514; S. Hanford 190; D. VanCampen 187; J. Ogden 178; A. Ward 176; C. Allen 170; J. Ogden 158; V. Goodenough 157: B. Wilson 156; P. Evans 156; D. Cole 155. Mens High Games and Series - E. Behrndt 203-524; S. Goodenough 196-522; R. Ogden 194-521; R. Ogden 187-521; D. Montague 180-517; L. Joppic 232; L. Godbey 221; R. Snyder 193; B. Martz 183; D. Ogden 177; R. Little 175; R. Allen 174; R. Ncymcyer 173; G. Snyder 170; W. Friend Jr. 170; W. Friend Sr. 167; B. Miller 162. Thursday Angels McDonalds 11 70-30; Clays Dinner Bell 69-31; F.O.C.s 50-50; Stefanos 47-53; Out­ ward Appearance 47-53; Cove Distributing 47-53; McDonalds I 37'6-62'6; Hastings City Bank 32'6-67'6. Good Games and Series - E. Gray 150; C. Tolgcr 169; A. Snyder 145-397; P. Wilson 14?.; M. Purdy 129; J. Mercer 177; C. Moore 153; C. Cuddahce 168; M. Lewis 143; J Joseph 203; T. Blough 180. Congratulations to R. Haight 230-522; and T. Daniels 201-585. Bowlerettes J & G Stockfarm 67-33; Cascade Home Imp. 6116-38'6; Nashville Auto 60-40; Hastings Bowl 57-43; Gutter Dusters 53-47; Kent Oil 52'6-4716; D.J. Electric 52-48; Hair Care 52-48; Ewing Well Drilling 49-51: Hecker Ins. 48-45; DeLong Bait & Tackle 45-55; Carl’s Super Mkt. 43'6-56'6; Pioneer Apts. 42-50; Flex Fab 42-58; Mathew’s 3816-61'6; Thomapple Manor 37-63. Good Games and Series - L. Elliston 200-518; B. Maker 195-486; M. Garber 189-486; M. Scramlm 180-523; L. DeLong 194-482; C. Hartwell 211479; M. Ellisworth 183; G. Potter 168; B. Whitaker 177; J. Smith 162; D. McCulligh 174. BOWLING...continued Hastings Mfg. Co. Formula Realty 494, Chrome Room 427, Machine Room 433, Viking 398'6, Office 369, Anhowsur Busch 308 W. High Game and Series - B. Ludescher 221-556, R. Neymeiyer 213-542, R. Taylor 210-541, D. Thompson 536, W. Beck 535, B. Hesterly 532, J. Conner 528, D. Edwards 524, J. Retzloff 234-504. Thursday Night Classic Northern Equipment 27-5, Robertson Plbg. & Htng. 20-12, Paragon 19-13, A.B. Lock 18-14, Seif & Sons Chevrolet 18-14, Good Pal Farms 18-14, Cinder Pharmacy 18-14, Gavin Chev. & Buick 17-15, Middle Villa 16-16, Cascade Home Improv. 16-16, Marposs 15-17, Simpson Industries 14-18, Garbow Real Estate 11-21, Thomapple Kitchen 11-21, Doug’s Auto Service 10-22, Geukcs’ Meat Market 8-24. High Series - T. Finkbeiner, P. Datema 649, B. Haight 587, R. Doombos 581, R. Beyer 574. High Games - T. Finkbeiner 269, P. Datema 237, B. Haight 231, G. Schondelmayer 224, T. Finkbeiner/M. Mugridge 222. SCOREBOARD, continued Results B Minor League Pennock Hospital 48 vs. Viking 44. Cham­ pionship Game Pennock Hospital 92 vs. Kloostermans 102. BM^jor League Hastings BB Club 82 vs. Brown Jug 69. A League Razors Edge 88 vs. Benedict Farms 75; Petersons 84 vs. Hastings Family Denistry 98; Peterson 75 vs. Benedict Farms 104; Roundball Express 87 vs. Razors Edge 112. Monday Mixers Girrbachs 63-37, Bobs Restaurant 59^6-40'6, Andrus of Hastings 5941, Michelob 5816-41W, River Bend Travel 5644, Hastings Flower Shop 5347, Deweys Auto Body 52^4716, Sir N Her 49fc-50tt, Mirrors Image 47-53, Cinder Drugs 42'6-5716, Hollenbeck Cleaners 41-59, Cir­ cle Inn 4016-59Vi, Hastings Bowl 40-60, Art Meade Sales 38-62. High Game and Series - R. Rine 175, B. Psalmonds 152, M. Hollenbeck 161, B. Anders 167, C. Beckwith 185, D. Larsen 180, S. Will 180-505, K. Schantz 182, A. Swanson 159, S. Nevins 172, P. Newell 174, M. Bennett 182, M. Patten 177, M. Garrett 173, P. Snyder 167, L. Ruthroff 150, J. Hamilton 143, P. Castleberry 158, M. Kill 165, F. Schneider 184. Splits converted - J. Blough 4-7-10, M. Snowden 4-7-10, 5-10. Patrick's Day YMCA-Youth Council’s Adult Indoor Soccer Standings WLT Red............................................................9-2-0 Blue.................. . .......................................9-2-0 Yellow.......................................................3-7-1 White...................................................... 0-10-1 Results Yellow 7 vs. Blue 10; Red 4 vs. White 2. Luck O' The Irish Buffet served 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lots of Comed Beef & Cabbage and Irish Stew Green Beer More Shamrock Specials Thursday, March 17 'Tis a Grand Time! Members of the Benedict Farms team, winners of the Hastings YMCA A league: (front row left to right) M.Farrell, M.Benton, S.Beglln (back row) D.Frost, C.Benedict. T.Phenlx. Missing Is S.Jones and J.Rynstra. Alumni begins banquet plans The Hastings High School Alumni Board, with Larry Moore as president, will be meeting March 14 at the home of Ron Miller, to continue making plans for the alumni banquet. The banquet will be June 11 at the high school cafeteria, with a social hour at 6:30 p.m. dinner at 7 p.m. The Board is requesting nominations for the “Alumnus of the Year”. Anyone who knows someone worthy of the award should submit a summary of accomplishments to the board, c/o Ron Miller, 1602 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058. The board also welcomes suggestions to make the banquet “bigger and better”. Anyone who is proud of the school years at Hastings, should come back and meet old friends and teachers. A special invitation is extended to the classes of 1938 and 1963, honored guests this year. Legal Notices ProlrievUle Township Planning Commltaion NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Ihot a public hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Com­ mission on Wednesday. April 6. 1988. at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Rood, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Russell Todd McGregor of 12769 Merlou Avenue for the proposed rezoning from its present "A" Agricultural District zoning classification to an "R-l“ Single-Family. Low Density, Residential District zoning classification of an approximately 7.44 acre parcel of land located on the south side of Merlou Avenue approximately 854 feet east of Doster Road within Prairieville Township. It is also proposed to amend the Prairieville Township Master Land Use Plan so as to change the land use classification of the aforementioned parcel from its present “Agricultural" land use dassificatior a proposed "Low Density Residential" land — . classification. 2. Such other and further matters as may p.operly come before the Planning Commission at the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance ond Map and Township Land Use Master Plan and Map and the proposed amendments thereto may be examined at the PrairieviHe Township Holl located at 10115 South Norris Road within the Township al any reasonable time from and after the first publica­ tion of this notice until and including the lime of public hearing ond may be further examined at the public hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commisson and Township Boo'd reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed zoning amendments at or following the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present to participate in discussion on the matter. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING . COMMISSION By: Sheri Armintrout. Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Michigan 49046 (616)623-2664 (3/24) State of Michigan Probata Court Barry County PUBLICATION NOTICE File No. 88-19873-SE Estate of Eleanor Milleson. Deceased. TAKE NOTICE: Richard Milleson has been ap­ pointed Personal Representative of the estate of Eleanor Milleson who died Jon. 8. 1988, who lived at 413 E. Walnut Street, Hastings. Michigan and whose Social Security Number was 378-46-0215. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the personal represen­ tative one to the court on or before May 27. 1988. Notice Is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned to persons appearing of record entitled thereto. Dated March 2. 1988 E. Robed Blaske (Pl 0876) 1509 Comerico Bldg. Battle Creek. Ml 49017 964-9491 Richard Milleson Personal Representative 7’4 Sunset Drive Dowling, Ml 49050 (3/10) SUNDAY BRUNCH Karate placers... 128 S. Jefferson Downtown Hastings Seven Hastings people placed in the recent Hastings Karate Tournament, (front row left to right) Aaron Goforth, second in fighting; Traci Wilson, first in fighting; Ben Palm, second in kata, first in fighting (back row) instructor Steve Echtinaw; Rex Roscoe, second in fighting; Darryl Tietz, second in fighting; Ben Hawkins, second in fighting; and David Huver, third in kata. File No. 88-19906-NC In the matter of John Kcwalzlk. Social Security Number 285-16-9088. TAKE NOTICE: On March 3). 1988 at 8:30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change ot name of John Kawalzik to John Farl Kowal. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent or evil intent. March 7, 1988 John Kawalzik 2811 West State Rd. Hastings, Mich. 945-9688 (3/10) $795 *Now accepting Easter Sunday Brunch Reservations. Hastings Charter Township BOARD of REVIEW ...will be held in the Charlton Park Museum; Mon., Mar. 14 and Tues., Mar. 15. Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon; and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sales and appraisals study by Barry Co. Equalization Dept, and State Tax Commis­ sion show ratio of assessment to true value: Ratio Mult. AGRICULTURE............................ 50.55 .98912 COMMERCIAL............................. 48.99 1.02062 INDUSTRIAL................................. 50.00 1.00000 RESIDENTIAL.............................. 48.13 1.03885 DEVELOPMENTAL..................... 50.00 1.00000 Richard C. Thomas, Supervisor, Hastings Township Barry Township BOARD of REVIEW The Barry Township Board of Review will meet to review the assessment roll for 1988 as follows: □ Tuesday, March 8, 1988 and State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING a GOOD SHUTS 948-4042 Served 11 to 3 □ Monday, March 14,1988 ... at Barry Township Hall. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. □ Tuesday, March 15,1988 ... Hickory Fire Station. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 tq 4:30 p.m. Ratio and factors to attain 1988 assess­ ments. Ratio Factor to Attain 50% AGRICULTURAL....................... 53.81 .9292 COMMERCIAL...........................46.97 1.0645 INDUSTRIAL.............................. 50.00 1.0000 RESIDENTIAL___ __________ 45.82 1.0912 William B. Wooer, Supervisor The Best Move for a Senior Citizen is to N.B.H. We know the value of catering to Senior Citizens ... and Senior Citizens have long been aware of the advantages of banking with us. Service to Seniors has always been among the priorities of our people. Our policies provide every courtesy, convenience and economical advantage in managing and conserving their resources. Serving Seniors is a Part of Our Business That Pleases Us ... and the Many Seniors We Serve ATIONAL WEST STATE AT BROADWAY ANK of ASTINGS MEMBER F.D.i.C. ALL DEPOSITS INSURED UP to $100,000.00 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 10, 1988 Speaker tells BPW, guests to set goals Ruth Hughes, hostess for the evening, Introduces her husband, John Hughes, as fellow worker Jedy Bishop and her husband, Mark, look on. Lynn Marshall says in order to be suc­ cessful, individuals must set and meet goals designed especially for them. Marshall, a motivational speaker from Bat­ tle Creek, spoke to members of the Hastings Business and Professional Women’s Club Tuesday night during the annual Bosses and Guests Night at the County Scat Lounge. “Everybody believes in goals, but very few of us really put goals to work for us,” he said. "I have to admit myself, that as a person who believes in goals, a person who sells goalsettng, time-management, sales training — this type of thing — that I find it very difficult myself to sit down and write out goals for all six areas of my life: mental, social, spiritual, physical, financial, and family.” Marshall said there is no real definition of success because everyone's definition is com­ pletely different. To some, it might be a million dollars, to others, it might be having three meals a day and a roof over their heads, be said. "Attitude can make or break you," he said, adding that people need to associate with positive individuals and steer away from those who are negative. "Associating with the wrong, negative peo­ ple will pull you down to their level," Mar­ shall said. “Very seldom will you ever pull them up to your level.*’ Marshall told members and guests at the dinner that most people are procrastinators and prisoners of hope. "We go through life wishing for that great thing to happen or that great break or that great hope," he explained. "If you don’t have a good goals program, your ship is not coming in." " He said goals can be set and completed in several ways — trial and error, self­ improvement books, good tapes, through meetings and seminars. However, he said, it takes reading a book or listening to a tape al least six times, for the information to be remembered. "You must feed your mind all the time on good, positive mental attitude," he said. Everyone must use their talents, he added. "We must do something with the talents wc have, through a goal program, or we lose it," he said. "Without a goal program, you are. in reality, stealing from yourself and your net­ work what you could accomplish in your lifetime." He said many people waste time and could accomplish more if they used their time better and did not wait for others. “It’s said that a lobster, sitting on rock, high and dry. does not have the instinct nor the ability to get back in the water, even though the water may only be a yard away," Marshall related. "There are a lot of human lobsters waiting for someone to make it for them." He also stressed the need for people to in­ vest in their brain, citing research that shows that the average person in the United States spends less than $10 on his or her brain each year. Everyone is responsible for themselves, he said. "You are responsible for you. Life is not a dress rehearsal. We only go through here one time," he said. "You cannot blame your boss, your teachers, your parents or anyone else. You are responsible for you." Marshall closed his presentation by telling the BPW members and guests that they should begin their own goal-setting immediately. "Get on a program that is your own. not somebody else’s," he urged. "You can’t follow somebody else’s rainbow, it has to be your rainbow. Ge; on your rainbow and follow it to the end." Marshall shows how long information is retained in the mind. Paralyzed motorist hurt in crash Mary Lou Gray invited Nancy Boersma as her guest Tuesday evening. A paralyzed man who used a cane to operate the gas pedal in his car was hospitalized Sunday after he drove through a garage and into a telephone pole near Crooked Lake. Daniel W. Sowles, of 10746 E. Shore Dr., Delton, was treated and released from Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, where he was taken shortly after the evening accident After his release, he was arrested on charges of driving with a suspended license and other charges and was lodged in the Bany County Jail. Eyewitnesses told Barry County Sheriffs deputies that Sowles, 31, was traveling at a high rate of speed along the narrow East Shore Drive shortly before the accident, which took place at 8:10 p.m. Barry County Sheriffs deputy Cpl. Tom Hildreth, who investigated the accident, said Sowles's 1977 Pontiac was traveling southwest on East Shore Drive, about 3/4 mile west of Sprague Road, when he began to slide in the middle of the roadway. Sowles slid 63 feet to the edge of the road, traveled another 20 feet and struck a garage with a car parked in it, Hildreth said. Witnesses said Sowles drove through the garage, damaging the building and a 1986 Buick Century parked inside. Sowles continued another 36 feet beyond the garage and struck a telephone pole. The car bounced back 10 feet and came to rest, Hildreth said. Sowles iater told Hildreth he saw headlights up ahead and was moving over to the right of the narrow road when the accident took place. Hildreth said that Sowles - who was paralyzed from the waist down - had a driver's license. But the license restricted him to operating a vehicle equipped for a B handicapped driver, Hildreth said. The 1977 ' Pontiac Sowles was driving did not have any special equipment for handicapped drivers, he added. Sowles, who told Hildreth he had had a few beers before the accident, refused to take a chemical test to determine his blood alcohol level at Bronson Hospital before his release. Sowles was also charged with improper use of license plates following the accident. County man found innocent of sex assault by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A 67-year-old Barry County man zee used of sexually assaulting a physically disabled 16-year-old girl was found not guilty Monday of criminal sexual conduct in the third degree. At the conclusion of a three-day jury trial in Barry County Circuit Court, the seven-man, five woman jury found former Delton resident Gordon G. Henderson Jr. not guilty of sexually penetrating the victim in July 1986. During two days of widely conflicting testimony beginning last Thursday, Assistant Prosecutor Marilyn S. Meyer presented evidence that lhe victim had been in a car accident shortly before the alleged attack and lacked the strength or mobility to defend herself against her accused attacker. The prosecution contended the alleged attack took place July 27, 1986 after an argument between Henderson, the victim and a woman hired to help care for the victim. But defense attorney Michael McPhillips argued that the statute Henderson charged under did not apply in his client's case. McPhillips said the charge, which contained the phrase "physically helpless," did not refer to physical injuries but rather refered to the victim being asleep, unconscious, or otherwise unable to communicate. After the conclusion of testimony, visiting Judge Patrick McCauley of Kalamazoo granted McPhillips' request for a directed verdict and ruled the first-degree charge to be incorrect "It's clear that the legislature means 'physically disabled' to mean unable to communicate lhe desire to avoid consensual sex," he said. But he allowed Meyers to amend the charge to third-degree criminal sexual conduct Yet after two hours of deliberation Monday morning, the jury found Henderson not guilty of criminal sexual conduct in the third degree. Third-degree criminal sexual conduct carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. You Can Depend On Us! PRINTING & GRAPHICS 1 Box 188. 1952 North Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 • (616) 945-9554y On the witness stand Thursday, the victim told the court she had been hit by a car while riding her bike on July 2. Because of her injuries, she was sleeping on a hospital bed that had been moved into the living room of her Delton home. On lhe night the attack was alleged to have taken place, the victim said she had had an argument with a woman hired to take care of her while she was recovering from her injuries. Henderson also argued with the woman, she said. After the woman left the home, Henderson became angry with her, she said. "He yelled at me for yelling at her," she testified. "He said I shouldn't have talked to her at all." The victim testified she told him to stop but was unable to physically prevent the alleged assault She added he had been drinking steadily the night of the attack. But several witnesses for the defense testified that Henderson had been physically limited by a open heart surgery the previous February and was still recovering in July. Witnesses testified that at the time of the alleged attack, Henderson was unable to walk for long periods of time and could not cany on extended physical activities. In a deposition read into the record, Henderson's physician. Dr. Marilyn Terranella of Kalamazoo, said Henderson was still suffering pain in July from his operation five months earlier. At the time he was complaining of stomach problems, was loosing weight and was taking several prescribed narcotics for headaches and chest pain. She also testified that the combination of drugs Henderson was taking usually caused impotence in men, making it unlikely he could have engaged in sexual penetration without assistance. 'Tm surprised if it happened," she said in her deposition. "My opinion is it's unlikely." She also testified that Henderson was under doctor's orders not to consume alcohol at the time the attack was said to have taken place. On his own behalf Friday, Henderson testified the attack never took place, adding that he did not strike the victim with his belt or pull her hair, as the victim had alleged. He said he was loosing weight at the time and was still suffering chest pains from his surgery in February. He added he was physically incapable at the time of carrying out the alleged attack. In response to a charge from the prosecution, Henderson denied that be had offered a witness money to testify on his behalf. Henderson told the court he was not sure why the victim had pressed charges against him, but he speculated his ex-wife had coerced the victim into it Under questioning by McPhillips, the victim said she did not tell anyone of the alleged attack until several months later. During the two days of testimony, virtually every point raised was contradicted by the opposing side. The victim testified at the time of the alleged attack she was unable to climb the stairs to her room and was consequently sleeping on the hospital bed in the living room. But defense witnesses testified she was up and about two to three days after leaving the hospital. Witnesses also testified she was seen being pushed on a bicycle shortly after her release from the hospital. Conversely, defense witnesses testified Henderson was physically incapacitated throughout the month. But family members testified that he had driven a car for several hours at a time on a trip to Tennessee three weeks before the alleged attack. The victim testified that Henderson had been drinking regularly at the time, but Henderson denied the accusation. Henderson consequently charged that the victim had been drinking and smoking regularly at the time, but the victim said she neither drank nor smoked. BPW President Peg Bradford brought Charlie Murphy of Northern Aerial Services to the Bosses and Guests night. Ex-Middleville police receives probation, fines by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Former Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain was sentenced Monday to six months probation plus fines and costs for driving while impaired by alcohol. In the second of a series of court cases pending against him, Cain was ordered to pay $350 in fines and costs and had his driver's license suspended for three months. But he was granted a restricted license that will allow him to drive at his present job with Rona Enterprises in Grand Rapids as well as to and from work. In 56th District Court on Monday, Cain, 41, pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor impaired driving charge in exchange for the dismissal of a more serious charge of drunken driving. In a separate case, Cain pleaded guilty Monday to a charge of driving an unregistered or untitled vehicle. He was assessed either a $50 fine or five days in jail, and he paid lhe fine before leaving court. Cain pleaded guilty to that charge in exchange for the dismissal of a charge of unlawful use of a license plate. Cain, whose contract as village police chief was not renewed May 14, 1987, was sentenced last month to 18 months probation for demanding wage kickbacks from one of his officers. He was convicted of that charge in a jury trial that ended Nov. 25. Two felony trials against Cain are currently on hold while the state Court of Appeals hears challenges from Cain’s defense attorney, A. Ray Kalliel. One case pending in Barry County Circuit Court charges Cain with second degree criminal sexual conduct and assault with intent to commit sexual penetration. The criminal sexual conduct and drunken driving charges stem from an incident that occurred July 13,1987. Kalli**’. has argued that Circuit Court Judge Hudson Deming improperly set aside testimony concerning Cain's alleged past relationship with lhe victim. The other case, which is pending in Keni County Circuit Court, charges Cain with attempted embezzlement. In that matter, Kalliel has argued that no crime was committed. Cain is charged with keeping money left over from the purchase of radio equipment for the village police department, but Kalliel has said that his client kept the money to reimburse himself for the expense of putting a police scanner in his own vehicle. Cain was given a two-week suspension without pay in early May 1987 after he was arrested on the kickback and embezzlement charges April 30. His two-year term as village police chief ended when the village council decided not to renew his contract. Hastings announcing kindergarten sign-up Registration for fall Hastings kindergarten students is being held March 16. 17 and 18. from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parents of youngsters who will be five years old by Dec. I. are to register the children at the elementary school nearest to where they live. It is not necessary to bring the child, but parents need to bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate to registration. Information will be given to parents regar­ ding dates for vision and hearing testing as well as Gesell screening. The March 16. 17 and 18 dates are the same dates as parent­ teacher conferences. Printers and publishers ...from business cards to newspapers - Ph: 945-9554 1952 N. Broadway in Hastings �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 10, 1988 — Page 11 Millage Questions and Answers: On March 28, voters in the Hastings school district will vote on a 4.18 mill in­ crease. Tonight, residents will have a chance to discuss the proposal with ad­ ministrators and board members of the district, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the high school lecture hall. Following are questions and answers on the proposed increase, pro­ vided by the school district. Why is the Hastings Board of Education requesting an increase of 4.18 mills in general operating school tax levy? -------------- $-------------The Hastings Area School System is an •‘in­ formal" school system, which means that it relies very heavily on the state of Michigan for state aid funding of its programs. Unfor­ tunately. for the past few years, the state has been assuming less and less responsibility for its historic share of educational expenses. In a study done for the state last year, it was reported that the pattern of education funding in Michigan is exemplified by the following statistics: (See Figure A) Furthermore, while the state has continued for the past five years to increase its mandates regarding special education, class size, graduation requirements, and other areas - all of which require local school systems to spend additional money - it has substantially decreased the amount of funding for local school systems as noted in the following sum­ mary of state aid increases: (See Figure B) Finally, since July 1987, the state has cut the amount of aid approved by the legislature for Hastings during the 1987-88 school year; and. the projection for 1988-89, according to Gov. James Blanchard’s budget proposal, in­ dicates a further loss of revenue from the already reduced amount of state aid received this year. With the continuing decline in state finan­ cial support, the Hastings Board of Education has the alternatives of either discontinuing current programs and activities or of asking for increased local support. Before making the cuts necessary to operate within projected revenue, the board decided to give the com­ munity the choice of increasing local finding. Q. Won’t s 4.18 mill increase really put Hastings way out of line with millage rates of comparable communities? Not at all - in fact, by any comparison, Hastings has one of the lower millage rates for its schools as explained below: •The average operating millage for all school systems in Michigan IFSZSStf mills the operating millage for Hastings is 30.896 mills, 1.66 mills below the state average. ♦The average total millage for the 11 school systems in and around Barry County is 35.044 mills - the total millage levy for Hastings, which ranks seventh, is 33.346 mills, 1.698 mills below the area average and 6.734 mills below the high of 40.08 mills. •The average total millage for the eight schools in the Twin Valley Conference is 34,802 mills - tlte total millage levy for Hastings, which ranks fifth, is 33.346 mills, 1.456 mills below the conference average and 8.184 mills below the high of 41.53 mills. •Even with a 4.18 mills increase, five of the 18 districts in the and in the Twin Valley Con­ ference will still lie ahead of Hastings, and five more just behind. Several of them are an­ ticipating millage increases, which will again put them ahead of Hastings if the increases are approved. Haven’t there l»een enough miluge in­ creases already? The school operating millage levy in Hastings was unchanged from 1971-72 until 1983-84, a 12-year per.od of time when the inflation rate was increasing significantly. An increase of 2.386 mills for operating purposes was approved in October 1983, and a 2.0 mill increase for building and site renovation and repair was approved in June 1986. In specific terms of millage for operating purposes, the 4.18 mills would be only the second increase in 17 years if approved. During the past several years, the total school millage rate in Hastings has declined from a high of 33.90 mills in 1970-71 to a low of 29.480 mills in 1982-83, so the school millage rate actually was decreasing until the financial pressures resulting from no in­ creases for 12 years finally forced the drastic cuts in programs made in the early 1980s. Many of those cuts have been restored and some improvements have been made with the 1983 increase, but the current millage rate of 33.346 is still below the high rate of 1970-71. Also, it should be noted that the request of the Barry Intermediate School District for 1.5 mill increase to fund state-main* a special education programs was defeatr^. If passed, that millage would have p'orided $185,000 in new revenue for the Hastings Area School System. However, with the failure of that proposi­ tion, Hastings schools still have to provide those mandated programs, and that money must come out of general education funds. So the 4.18 mills increase also includes the 1.5 mill increase that was defeated. Finally, it should be noted that during the 1987-88 school year, the debt retirement por­ tion of the millage was rolled back by .44 mill, and there is a projected rollback of . 14 mill planned for 1988-89. Therefore, that is an offset of .58 mill against the 4.18 mills increase. How does the Hastings Area School System compare with other school systems In regard to local support for schools and its expenditures for education? Information recently released by the State Department of Education ranks the 525 public school systems in Michigan according to local revenue for education and total expenditures for education. While a comparison with all school systems in the state is interesting, it may not be the most meaningful. Therefore, the same statistics for all of the school systems in the state that are the same size as Hastings, are in the Twin Valley Con­ ference. are in and around Barry County, and are in the county seat of those counties adja­ cent to Barry County were identified. Com­ pared to the rest of the state in local revenue. Hastings places 442nd among 525, and 451st among the same 525 in total expenditures. Against comparable districts. Hastings places 35th out of 43 schools in local revenue . ana 38th out of 43 in total expenditures. It’s been noted that an operating millage increase of 2.386 mills was approved in 1983 - why isn’t that increase sufficient to keep the schools operating as they are now? The increase in 1983 paid for the restora­ tion of several programs that had been cut and for some improvements. However, two things have happened since then - first, costs for ex­ actly the same items in 1988 are more than what they were in 1983, and the board of education has gone far beyond what the 1983 millage covered. For example: •The 1983 millage provided for the pur­ chase of three school buses per year - in 1983, a school bus cost $28,139; the latest price quote for a comparable school bus is $36,000. •The 1983 millage provided for one special education teacher. Since that time, six more special education teachers have had to be hired in order n comply with state mandates, but there has been no increase in millage to of­ fset that addition d expense. •The 1983 n llage provided physical education for students in kindergarten through the third grade and vocal music for fourth through the sixth grades. Since that time, physical education has been taught to all elementary school students and vocal music is taught to all but kindergarten students, but there has been no increase in millage to offset that additional expense. •The 1983 millage provided for two counselors at the high school and one counselor for the middle school. Currently, there arc three counselors at the high school, two at the middle school, and one for the elementary schools, but there has been no in­ crease in millage to offset that additional expense. •There was no provision in 1983 for an elementary science program, but one was started in 1986 with no increase in millage to offset that additional expense. Have there been any attempts to save money? Over the past few years, there have been numerous procedures implemented in order to save money in the school system - from mak­ ing purchases at competitive prices from local sources in order to reduce shipping costs to purchasing natural gas directly from the well and utilizing diesel-powered school buses at twice the fuel economy of gasoline-powered buses. Also, the board of education has held pay increases for staff members in line with inflationary rises, and actually has given some of the lowest percentage increases in the state. What about the millage increase for building repairs - has that all been used? The 2.0 mills which was designated for building and site work in 1986 will produce $1,968,401 during the four years it is levied. The total cost of all of the renovation and repairs identified by the citizen advisory com­ mittee for building and sites is $2,810,000, so the 2.0 mills actually will cover only 70 per­ cent of the cost of the identified projects. Whenever possible, additional money for building projects has been taken out of the general operating fund. Several major projects have been completed as of this date, and several more are scheduled for the next two years. For example, beginn­ ing renovation of the auditorium in Central School, replacing the boiler at Pleasantview School, replacing water heaters at Nor­ theastern and Southeastern schools, replacing heating coils at the high school, and doing a lot of necesary roofing and general repair and painting in all facilities, but especially at the middle school. One question that has been asked pertains to leaks in the repaired sections of the roofs of Northeastern arid Southeastern schools - sec­ tions of those roofs were repaired in 1983 and there have been problems with those sections, but all of the work is under warranty and the manufacturer and installer are repairing those sections at no cost to the school system. Another question that has been asked is how the district could afford to renovate the high school track and tennis courts if there is such a financial crisis. The cost of the renovation project is being covered by donations. Over $100,000 of the total cost of $148,500 has been received and fund-raising efforts to pay the balance are continuing. Can’t a lot of money be saved by cutting out sports and other “extra’’ activities? Yes, some money can be saved by cutting such programs, but those cuts greatly reduce opportunities for educationally sound, wholesome interactions between young peo­ ple themselves, and between young people and others in their own community and other communities. Sports activities and other •‘ex­ tras" also are very important to community spirit. The total cost for all of the sports programs for the high school and middle school during the 1987-88 school year is $106,544 (less than 1 percent of the total budget) and the cost for other "extras" like the operetta and band pro­ grams, yearbook, and summer agriculture program is $18,437 (between one and twotenths of one percent of the total budget). During this year, the teams at the middle school have had 295 athletes, and there arc nearly 400 students who participate in sports at the high school. Many of these same State Aid Funding for Hastings Schools Funding by source Federal State Local 1973-74 4.0 percent 50.0 percent 46.0 percent 1985-86 4.7 percent 36.6 percent 58.7 percent Figure A State Aid Increases for Hastings Schools 1983- 84 1984- 85 1985- 86 1986- 87 1987- 88 - 7.65 7.11 6.49 4.95 3.61 percent percent percent percent percent increase increase increase increase increase over over over over over 1982-82 1983-84 1984-85 1985-86 1986-87 amount amount amount amount amount Figure B students and many other students also par­ ticipate in the other "extras". What will be the result of defeating the request for 4.18 mills? Even with the 4.18 mills increase, the board of education will have to cut some current programs. Without the increase, the board will have to discontinue providing many cur­ rent programs and services, and no provisions will be made for planned improvements like placing aides in the elementary school libraries. While a tentative list of programs and ac­ tivities to be considered for discontinuation . has been prepared but not finalized, it is safe to say that there is no doubt that a millage failure will result in the schools returning to the same situation of the early 1980s when substantial cuts in programs, services and staff were made. What is the actual cost of the 4.18 mills Increase to individual taxpayers? An increase of 4.18 mills in the tax levy equals $62.70/year ($5.23/month) more in taxes for a home appraised at $30,000; $83.60/year ($6.97/month) more for a home appraised at $4'1.000; and $104.50/year ($8.71/month) more for a home appraised at $50,000. However, even if the 4.18 mills in­ crease is approved, because of the “circuit breaker” provision in Michigan property tax law, most senior citizens and some other school district residents will not have any in­ crease in the amount of property taxes that they actually pay. Tom Brighton Is one of the students who wrote for a book put out by his classmates In a creative writing class at the middle school. (File photo). Part of the 1983 school millage increase covered the cost of replacing gasoline-powered buses with those which operated on diesel fuel. Other cost-saving steps have been taken in the repair and maintenance of the district’s bus fleet. Auto mechanics Is one of the many hands-on courses taught In voca­ tional education at the high school. (File photo). Procedures to promote cost effectiveness Following is a list of steps representatives of Hastings Area Schools have taken to save money in their operating budget. 1. Making purchases at competitive prices from local sources to reduce shipping costs. 2. Increasing orders from N.A.E.I.R. (association of business and industry providers of free materials that are excess). 3. Self-funding dental/vision insurance coverages. 4. Purchasing natural gas directly from the well-head. 5. Coordinating all computer purchases through one office. 6. Repairing all computers “in-house”. 7. Obtaining copier maintenance and repair training and manuals for "in-house” use. 8. Standardizing audio-visual and copying equipment so that a large supply of different repair parts doesn’t have to be kept in stock. 9. Purchasing telephones instead of renting equipment. 10. Taking advantage of many discounts on quantity pur­ chases for central supply. Fifth and sixth grade students (at left) have learned while they played at Vernon D. Ebersole Environmental Education and Conservation Center. Dennis Spenelll (right) demonstrates his science fair project to Pleasant­ view Principal Joyce Guenther. 11. Purchasing school furniture on competitive bids. 12. Establishing a budget control procedure. 13. Computerizing accounting and payroll functions. 14. Computerizing student enrollment data. 15. Replacing gas-fueled buses with diesel-fueled buses for greater fuel economy. 16. Purchasing bus fuel on competitive bids. 17. Hiring a person with auto body repair expertise as a bus mechanic. 18. Refurbishing older buses - engine, body, seats. 19. Installing energy efficient lighting, hot water heaters and boilers. 20. Installing timers on heat controls. 21. Using thermal pane windows and proper insulation in all remodeling and renovation projects. 22. Adding insulation to roof when replacement was necessary. 23. Adding a walk-in freezer to food service department for buying larger quantities of food at better prices. Reading Is part of the academic day in Hastings. �Page 12 — lhe Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 10, 1988 T, The HASTINGS BANNER - Call <616) 948-8051 MaSSIFIBU AJJS Thank You Jobs Wanted Help Wanted CARD OF THANKS The family of Alice M. Burgess wishes lo thank the many relatives, friends and neighbors for their kind express­ ions of sympathy, the flowers, food, memorials, and cards wc received. A special thanks to Dr. Hawkins and all the staff on "A” wing at Thomapple Manor for their loving care. Also, Rev. Jerry Drummond for his comforting words. May God bless you all. DAY CARE PROVIDED by local mother in a rural setting, 5 days per week. Phone 795-7237 for information. References available. IMMEDIATE SALES OPEN­ ING: Large well-established Minnesota granite designer and manufacturing plant is looking for a sc If-motivated individual to be their own boss in cemetery memorial sales. No investment or fees. Write: Winona Monu­ ment Company, P.O. Box 529, Winona, MN 55987,________ CARD OF THANKS The family of Nina B. Whipple would like to thank the following: Ladies of the Moose Lodge in Delton; Williams Funeral Home; BPOH Ambu­ lance Service; Dr. Hogan; Rev. Kenneth Harger; .a special thanks to Betty Hayward, Ralph and Lee Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Trurnm, neighbors, friends and family for your support and love in our time of sorrow. Words cannot express our true appreciation. A heartfelt thanks to all. Oliver, Ellen, _______ Ted and Dick In Memoriain IN MEMORY In memory of Robert J. Newell who passed away seven years ago, March 10, 1981. Loved and miss by wife, child­ ren and grandchildren_______ II u \tness Services PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tunpr, technician assistant Call 945-9888 SEWING MACHINE SERVICE: all makes and models, all work guaranteed, free estimates. Call Lyle Thomas at Advantage Business Machines 948-2073. 15 years experience. Pick up and delivery possible.__________________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All woriccrs bonded. 945-9448 Pm FOR SALE: Cockapoo, six weeks old, $35, 945^124 Help Wanted APPLICATIONS for part-time teller positions arc now being accepted. Average 20-24 hours per week. A professional appear­ ance and an aptitude for working with numbers is required. Contact Personnel Office at Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court St, Hastings, Ml 49058. E.O.E____________________ CASE MANAGEMENT POSITION. This position provides the opportunity to work within a growing mental health agency to serve the dcvclopcmcnlally disabled and mentally ill population. The position requires creativity and flcxablilily as well as the ablility to func­ tion in a team atmosphere. Appl­ icants must possess a bachelors degree in Human Services. Responsibilities include; outreach, referral, counseling of clients and their families, super­ vision of persons in foster care situations, liaison with licensing agencies, and maintenance of records. A car is also required. Send resume to; Barry County Community Mental Health Services, 1005 W Green St., Hastings, Mi 49058. No phone calls. EOE._______________ COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN. Southwest Michigan mental health agency with excellent staff and facilities is recruiting a M.A. level psycologist with knowledge of program planning and the ability lo provide indivi­ dual and group therapy in a day treatment setting. Barry County Community Mental Health Services offers competitive sala­ ries and fringe benefits. Send resume to; Barry County Community Mental Health Services, 1005 W Green St, Hastings, Mi 49058. No phone calls. EOE________ HARD WORKING energetic individual needed for position as Camp Manitou-lin assistant cook. Job includes food preparatipn, ordering and cleaning responsibilities. Must enjoy working with people. Call Grand Rapids YMCA Camp office for furthur details. 458-1141. SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES SALES and SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Lyle L. Thomas Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models INSURANCE COVERAGE For youn.. Individual Health Group Health Retirement • Life • Home • Auto Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle MATERNAL/CHILD NURSE in specialized HOPE Program to provide pre-natal care and support to at-risk pregnant women and their subsequent infants. RN’s, BSN with two years experience or RN with four years experience in matemal/child care required. Competitive salary and liberal benefits. Full time M-F, 8-5, E.O.E. Apply lo Calhoun Coun­ ty Health Department, 190 E. Michigan, Battle Creek, 616-966-1220______________ PLASTIC MOLDING MACHINE OPERATORS. Riveria Plastic Products is acceting application for second and third shift machine operators. Experience a plus. Apply in person at Riveria Plastic Products, 795 36lh SL SE, Grand Rapids. MI._______________ PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE positions open for qualified RN’s. Work includes maternal/ child care, communicable disease control and community health outreach. Excellent opportunity for independant nursing practice. Recent wage increase and benefits. 8-5, M-F, E.O.E. Apply to Calhoun Coun­ ty Health Department, 190 E. Michigan, Battle Creek, MI 49017, 616-966-1220_______ R.N.; Due to continued expan­ sion, Intracorp, the leader in the field of private rehabilitation, is now hiring for SVC. in Grand Rapids/Muskcgon area. Our specialists consult with professioanls, in a variety of fields about reluming injured or disab­ led people to productive lives. Appropriate candidates will have several years of experience in nuring. Specialists work from their resident Excellent benifits including company car. Direct resumes in confidence to Caro­ lyn Eagen, Branch Manager, Intracorp, 3351 Claystone SE, Grand Rapids, Mi. 49506. WANTED SALESPERSON: To sell Queens Way Fashions in Hastings and surrounding areas. Must have car and want to advance and get a head start at being your own boss. Set your own hours, part or full time available. Call 616-763-9788 collect. II anted WANTED: 264 Winchester MAG XTR. 726-1325 before noon or 726-0341 anytime. MOVING SALE: furniture, kitchen ware, linens, clothing, old items, hot waler heal system controls, many many raise items. All must be sold. 495 Rork Rd. (near Airport Rd., and M-37). March 12 and 13, 10-4. Tor Sale Automotive ’73 MERCURY COUGAR: $100 or best offer. Call 721-3408 anytime. Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE, at 945-3412 REAL ESTATE MILLER SINCE REAL ESTATE 1940 Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. & Mike Hum-’-nys Students at Happy Time Pre-School par­ ticipated in a Mini-March Feb. 17 and 18 for children who are born with the Cystic Fibrosis. After learning about the effects of this disease, the students wanted to help raise money to find a cure for this disease. LIKE TO WORK IN CONSTRUCTION? Have several openings in new unit Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, electri­ cians. No experience necessary. Phone (616) 731-5520 (Local to the Kalamazoo areas) or toll free 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard.______ Garage Sale INSURANCE Happy Time students march to fight CF RtAUOK Happy Time Pre-Schoolers who marched for Cystic Fibrosis include (from left) Kai ley Lyons, Shawn Hollars, Jonathon Katje, Taylor Wisner, Rissa Cair, and Chelsea Evans. Trip will be given away at Pennock’s ‘Las Vegas Night’ on Sat., March 19 AAA and Hamilton, Miller, Hudson & Fayne Tour Co. of Grand Rapids have donated a free trip to Las Vegas that will be awarded March 19 at Pennock Hospital's Las Vegas Night in Hastings. Tickets for a chance to win the trip for two may be purchased for SI each or six for $5 from any auxiliary member or at the Hospital, and winner need not be present to win the prize. Las Vegas Night will feature a variety of casino-type games at the Community Building, located on the Barry County Fairgrounds. The fundraising event to benefit Pennock Hospital will be held from 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Entrance tickets are $5 in ad­ vance and $7 at the door. Flexfab settlement, Continued from page 1 He noted that the two sides have agreed to administer the contract cautiously. •’It’s important to enter this agreement smoothly and with as little distruption as possible and I’m confident the union feels the same way,” he said. “Il’s in effect now but we won’t implement all parts of it until we meet with the union to make sure they unders­ tand how things are going to happen and so on. It’s a gradual process." In addition to Gonzales, the bargaining committee included Jan Aspinall, Diane Davis, Rod Bowman, Bill Wilcox and David Springer. Arbitration sought by County, continued from 1 main corridor in the section that houses pa­ tients was not fireproofed as required until the board paid extra funds to have it done. Also the administrative pod was not fireproofed as the board thought it would be, Peterson said. The fireproofing method of­ fered by the company in an October, 1985 design was not acceptable to the state fire marshall, but she alleged the company look no action on it until the following year in September. The cost to fireproof the administrative wing, according to a method approved by the fire marshall was "excessive and we could not afford to do it" by then, she said. "We put in a firewall instead." Because the administrative quarters were not fireproofed, Peterson said it limits the county’s future use of that part of the building if it was ever needed to house patients. Also in the administrative pod, which was added to the original building, Peterson said, "We anticipated two small bathrooms would be handicapped accessible, but they were not.” She said the company paid the cost to have one of the bathrooms accessible to the han­ dicapped and the county paid for the other, although she said the county should not have had to pay an additional cost. Early Tuesday morning, before lhe county board convened, the County Building Authority, which sold the bonds for the Thor­ napple Manor project, voted to authorize the county board to proceed on their behalf in the matter or arbitration against Greiner. The matter will be handled according to rules and regulations established by the American Arbitration Association who will appoint an arbitrator, Peterson said. Sue Larke (left), Pennock auxiliary secretary, accepts the trip certificate from AAA travel agent Joanne Miller. Clerk, Register of Deeds offices to remain separate For the time being, at least, lhe Barry County clerk’s office and the office of the register of deeds will remain separate entities. The County Board of Commissioners Tues­ day voted to keep the two departments separate after Commissioner P. Richard Dean said the board's finance committee did not think financial savings would be realized if the two offices were combined. Board Chairman Ted McKelvey said "down the road" he would like to sec a com­ mittee formed to study possible restructuring of county offices. "We’ve heard it (combining offices) is not working well in some counties and that it’s working well in others. I’d like us to look into it at every angle before another election comes up,” McKelvey said. Dean said the finance committee, which he chairs, has "debated and deliberated" the -dtf HASTINGS 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Sarvica Nevn; Monday 8 to 8 Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA K;?! GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS CUEUt MTOtS PUTS MVISIOR Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Part*. BARRY COUNTY S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! > BANNER classifieds 948-8051 Henderson told deputies he had mistakenly left his driver's license behind. But when asked for his name, Henderson gave deputies three different versions. He also gave deputies two dinerent Alaska addresses and a birthdate and age that didn't match. And he was unable to give his uncle's address in Ludington, deputies said. When deputies ran the vehicle registration through the Law Enforcement Information Network computer, they discovered lhe van had been reported stolen in Ludington. Henderson then told deputies he had stolen the van in Ludington and later broke into a delivery truck in Big Rapids to steal the popcorn and soft drinks. He was also found with stereo knobs that later were discovered to be missing from several vehicles in Ludington, deputies said. Henderson was taken into custody, and the van was impounded by deputies. Accused marijuana dealers, continued from 3 marijuana to Shellenbarger on Feb. 5. they requested an arrest warrant from the prosecutor's office. Walker and Poltorak were taken into custody Feb. 26, and Poltorak's car was impounded by police. Arraignment in circuit court for Walker was set for March 16. A $2,500 cash assurity bond was set in the matter. Their Feb. 26 arrest ended two months of investigation by Hastings police and law enforcement officals in Three Rivers. Local police had been watching him for several months and had been to Three Rivers to coordinate the investigation with law enforcement officials there. The estimated street value of the marijuana recovered was over $400, Sarver said. overweight all my life until 1 went to Diet Center. I 1 .WgCWll ' - SSSlIiwl "I lost 66 ■^■||||||| pounds last year . and I haven't ; gained it back. It rd confidence. “Now I understand my body and its chemistry with food, so I can keep my weight under control. "Other diets give you tem­ porary success. Diet Center lasts." Whether you want to lose ten pounds or 100, call Diet Center today. We can change your life. CAR & TRUCK REPAIR 1435 S. Hanover St,. Heating*. Mich. 49058 owner Donald Spencer he didn't have his billfold with him but would trade Spencer in exchange for a tow. Spencer called the sheriffs department, which sent Sunior and Cnittenden to the accident scene. Henderson told sheriffs deputies he fell asleep while driving from Ludington to Battle Creek while making a delivery for his uncle, who owned a snack delivery business in Ludington. Henderson said he lived in Alaska but was visiting his uncle who lived in Ludington. Deputies found his car full of boxed popcorn and soft drinks. “I had been Associate .rokers Bndrus-&> Battle Creek man arrested, continued “Diet Center changed my life.” Hastings -o'. 6) 945-5182 Avertiseyour don’t wants in the... idea of combining lhe two offices but “we can’t see enough of a savings to combine them at this time." he said. However, Commissioner Carolyn Coleman said, "I think we have to stop trying to do business the old way. I feci if the physical plant were different we could put the two of­ fices together. The way it’s structured now, it wouldn't be worth what we’d save. “It shouldn't be dropped. We should look al all offices. I know it's hard to change from the old way to a new way.” Commissioner Paul Kiel said he was in favor of maintaining the status quo because employee "morale is the worst I’ve seen it. If You go into combining two departments, it will only make it worse. “Morale is pretty low. They (employees) don’t have a new contract for 1988 because we don’t have any money. We should try to keep peace around here,” he said. They marched around the school 10 laps and took pledges from family and friends. They raised over SI,800 and earned a SI00 gift certificate for the school to purchase sup­ plies and equipment. There arc currently 100 students at Happy Time. Coming events include Father’s Night Grandparent’s Day and Field trips to McDonalds and a farm. Board of Review NOTICE OF MEETING DieW Center* The Board of Review of the City of Hastings will meet in the City Hall daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14 through April 1, 1988. The Board of Review will meet in the Assessors office to review the assessment roll. A taxpayer may protest to the Board of Review by letter, at 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The following is a temporary list of factors to be applied to the 1987 assessed values from the County Equalization Department for the 1988 assessments. Ratio RESIDENTIAL.......................... .......................... 47.50 Factor 1.05263 COMMERCIAL......................... ..........................49.89 1.00220 INDUSTRIAL .......................... ..........................50.00 1.00000 PERSONAL.............................. .......................... 50.00 1.00000 C 19881 >tc( Center, Iik The u 'eight lossprofessionals. Call Today 948-4033 for FREE Consultation 1515 South Bedford Road, M-37 (Next to Cappon Oil), Hastings, Ml Ph. 948-4033 • Or call our other Diet Center in Plainwell Ph. 685-6881 HOURS*. 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Beverly said, it is quite common for patients to get pneumonia and to have one lung fill with liquid after a lengthy surgery, and Steve’s did on Thursday. But Saturday, doctors said both lungs were completely filled “and they were quite concerned," she said. “But we’re over that hump, now." she said. “Being young has a lot to do with it. Younger people seem to be able to bounce back from surgery a lot better." She said Steve is the youngest patient on the oncology floor at that hospital, which she said is so renowned for its cancer program, it treats patients from * all over the world. Jordan said he had three types of cancer on his back. Two were “completely wiped out” by chemotherapy treatments, while the other was reduced to 25 percent. The re­ draining 25 percent was removed in surgery. He once had a 56 percent chance of recovery and now doctors are giving him a 95 percent chance of recovery, or a 5 percent chance of the cancer re-occuring. Would-be president^ Dev()i^to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 — Hastings Banner Millage defeat would mean teacher lay-offs by Kathleen Scott Two youths hurt in one-car accident *’■" * _ - Two 16-year-old Hastings girls were injured Friday in a one-vehicle car acci­ dent after the driver was startled by a passing truck and drove off the road. MichaeUeen Jo Snyder, of 1711 N. Broadway, and Christina J. Morrison, of , 438 W. Marshall, were transported by Hastings Ambulance to Pennock Hospital where they were both treated and released the same day. Michigan Slate Police said Snyder was driving west on Gun Lake Road, 14 mile west of M-43. when the accident took placeSnyder told police she was passed by a pickup track traveling at a high rate of speed. The passing truck distracted her and caused her to loose control of the 1978 Ford she was driving, troopers said. She left the right-side of the road, drove into a guardrail, slid across a private driveway and crashed through a wood and wire fence before sliding down a steep embankment. Police said Snyder did not get a good look at the driver and could not describe the truck’s make <x color after the accident. No citations were issued, and alcohol was not a factor in the accident, police said. Neither was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident, police said. Expensive radio stolen from car An expensive radio system was stolen from a wrecked car in Hastings Monday morning before the car’s owner could retrieve the equipment. Hastings Police said a 1978 Ford Fair­ mont had been towed to Summit Steel Processing by Hastings Wrecker for demolition. But the owner had asked wrecker owner Donald Spencer to leave the car in the open so he could remove the radio, the tires and other items from the car before it was destroyed. Spencer left the car across the driveway, but before owner Paul Mudry Ivas able to make it to the car, a thief removed the $350 Pioneer radio system from the vehicle. Officer Al Stanton, who said he had seen the car while patroling the area, said he didn’t see anyone around the car Monday morning. The investigation is continuing. Suspect sought in car roof damage 1 Hastings police are searching for the person who punched eight holes into a convertible car top at Hastings High Schoo! March 3. The car’s owner had parked the two• day old. 1988 Mazda convertible in the Hastings High School parking lot that day while he attended a basketball game. Dr. Daryl Larke told police he ilidn’t notice the holes that night when he left the game but discovered them the following morning. Police said the person apparently used a set of car keys to make the holes in the car roof. Damage was estimated at $1,500 to . replace the roof. price 25* THURSDAY, MARCH 17. 1988 VOLUME 133, NO. 12 Making a stop in Barry County yesterday during a two-week tour of Michigan was Democratic presidential can­ didate Richard Gephardt. Here, Gephardt meets with young admirers in the cattle bam of Dan and Mary Javor of Messer Road. (Banner photo) { Gephardt brings campaign here by Shelly Suber Between boisterous moos from cows flank­ ing him in their pens Wednesday. Missouri Congressman Richard Gephardt promised Barry County farmers he will fight to change American farm policy if he is elected presi­ dent of the United Slates in November. Gephardt is the first presidential candidate to stump in Barry County since William Jenn­ ings Bryan, he told some 75 local residents at­ tending a rally at the Messer Road farm of Dan and Mary Javor. “1 don’t think the (farm) policy we’ve got makes sense or works," he said. “Farmers work their heart out every day in this country and they can’t get a fair price for their product." Gephardt made his appearance at the Javor farm on the outskirts of Hastings between ap­ pointments in Kalamazoo and Lansing to drum up support in time for the March 26 Michigan Democratic caucus. In his address inside the Javor cattle barn. Gephardt told farmers the current farm policy is “insane." “...Today when you farm, you take what they give you. And what do they give you? They give you about half what it costs to make the product.“ he said, “whether it's com or beans or milk or whatever it is. Why have we put farmers in this condition? Why do we put them in a position where they can’t make a fair price? You work hard! You’d like your hard work to be rewarded with a profit! If you make an automobile you want to make a pro­ fit. If you make a jigsaw puzzle, you want to make a profit. Why is it different with com and beans and milk? “It’s because we don’t have an agriculture policy in this country that makes any sense. And guess who’s dictated this policy? I’ll tell you who’s dictated, the agribusiness con­ glomerates have dictated this policy and when I'm president we’re going to have a different policy," Gephardt said.. “When I’m president, we’re going to let the farmers vote on the program and decide what the program is." Gephardt referred to the Harkin-Gephardt Family Farm Act that, if passed, will allow farmers to vote on farm programs and to limit production as well as acreage planted. It also will give farmers their income through the marketplace rather than through federal payments. “If you want greater supply and manage­ ment. you might to be able to have it.” he said. “We want to help you do it so you can get a fair price." He added that the most important thing in the United States are the children, noting that 28 percent of youngsters are not going to earn their high school diploma. “What kind of jobs are they going to have? Who are they going to compete against? What kind of living are they going to make for their family? I think you know the answer and so do I and I don't like it.” he said. Gephardt said he plans to make an inaugural address Jan. 20. 1989 in Washington "and you’re invited" he said. "I want to set a goal. 1 want to say (at my inauguration) in 1989 with you, that by the year 2.000. America will have the best educated people in the world. We can do it!.’’ he told the local crowd. “And last but not least. I want us to stand up for our senior citizens." he noted. “The people who built our country, paid their taxes, fought our wars. And all they just ask is to live their life with decency and dignity and 1 want them to have that right. "...When I’m president, we won't cut meals on wheels, we’ll add to it and we’ll take social security and medicare out of the budget and make them independent agencies and never let the Republicans cut them again," he said. He added that if farmers want a new trade policy, “you have to stand up for change. This is your country and I’m here today to ask you to stand with me." in response to editorials that say decline is inevitable in this country, "1 don’t believe that." he said. “I don't think we have to lose family farms. I don’t think we have to lose 90.000 UAW jobs here in the United States that work for ’the big three.’ I don’t think we have to lose oil worker jobs in Texas. 1 don’t think we have to lose electronics jobs in New Hampshire and North Carolina. To make this country great, we have to stand for change." Gephardt also noted he is in favor of help­ ing people avoid unwanted pregnancies and giving people practical options to abortion. He added he is not for a direct help for in­ dependent or parochial or private education because of the separation of church and state. Following his speech. Gephardt told the Banner he wanted to campaign in Barry Coun­ ty Wednesday because of his stand on farm policies. “I’ve been strong on the agriculture issues and I like to go to the farms and talk to farmers as well as people in the cities and ur­ ban areas and every where I've campaigned, we've tried to get in front of farm groups as well as urban dwellers." he said. “My stand on the farm issue is different from all of my opponents. I’ve been the only one that has fought for the Harkin-Gephardt Save the Family Farm Act which I think is a real departure from present policy and a much better farm policy." Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Dick Thomas was in attendance at the rally, noting he is a strong supporter of Gephardt. “He's talking about all the right things," he said. "We need somebody that’s working for the common man — farmers, people like you and I." Council approves street vending in Hastings by Jeff Kaczmarczyk The Hastings City Council Monday unanimously amended a city ordinance to allow street vending inside the city limits. Ordinance No. 207 allows approved and licensed vendors to sell from carts along city streets and public thoroughfares. Passage of the ordinance stems from an earlier request from Hastings businessman Larry Hollenbeck, who sought city permission to operate a hotdog push cart in the city during the warm weather months. Hollenbeck told the council in January he wanted to operate downtown during lunch hours beginning this spring. Originally written to include only the city's two business districts, the council decided to approve vending throughout the city after several council members noted that the amended ordinance would interfere with ice cream truck vendors. "That concerns me because we have ice cream vendors who are circulating throughout the city," said First Ward Councilman Kenneth Miller. "We need to decide if we're going to limit it to these two districts or if we’re going to allow it throughout the city." Miller said that since the ordinance required vendors to be licensed by the city and be fully insured, the city would be able to control the actions of vendors. But other councilmembers suggested that without limits to certain areas, vendors could operate anywhere in town. "If we open this up all over town, will we have vendors all over town?" asked Fourth Ward Councilwoman Esther Walton. But Mayor Pro-Tem David Jasperse said the ordinance would still limit vendors to city-owned streets. Other areas, such as city parks, would be off-limits without special permission. "By doing this, we're not saying you can go into Tyden Park,” he said. "We're saying you can go on the streets and byways." A second concern voiced by council members was that the original version of the ordinance denied vendors the use of noise-making devices to attract customers. But some council members pointed out that ice cream trucks now operating in the city use bells to signal their arrival in a neighborhood. "The other thing it says is the vendors should use no horns, bells or other loud speakers," Miller said. "But the ice cream vendors use that now." Continued on page 2 If voters in Hastings Area School District do not approve the proposed 4.18 millage increase March 28, one administrator and 24 teachers will be laid off as part of $796,958 in budget cuts. The teaching staff reductions are included in a list of program cuts and position eliminations which will be formally approved by the board of education at the March 21 meeting at the high school. The millage proposal, said Superintendent Schoessel, is the public's way of saying whether they want these cuts made. The names of the 25 individuals who would be laid off will be announced at Monday's 7:30 p.m. meeting, said Schoessel, who has been contacting the instructors and administrator this week to discuss the potential lay-offs. The largest monetary cut, which would prompt many of the lay-offs, would be reducing the school day by one hour. Schoessel said that reduction would cut $260,000 from the budget. Schoessel said "a lol" of teachers at the middle school and high school would be laid-off because their programs would be curtailed. Teachers in some pf the programs (including vocational education courses, as well as electives in business, social studies and other areas) which will be eliminated, might be re-assigned to regular classroom teaching positions if they are qualified, thus bumping the traditional classroom teachers with low seniority. Seniority is a factor in determining who would be laid off, he said, but the versatility of individuals' teaching qualifications would also be considered. High school students have registered for five classes per day next year, and listed one alternative class for a sixth hour. That way, said Schoessel, the school and the students would be "all set" either way. Elementary instructors who travel from building to building to teach physical education, vocal music, science and other supplemental programs would be laid off or transferred to another teaching position, if qualified elsewhere, he said. Regardless, said Schoessel, 24 teachers would lose their jobs next year. "There won't be time to cover the basic things, as well as the extra programs," he explained. Two other monetarily significant cuts would be the elimination or reduction of counseling services and curtailing of funding for sports, be said. Eliminating counseling at the middle school and high school and decreasing counseling half-time counseling at the elementary level would result in a budget cut of $115,917. One counselor currently works with all Continued on page 2 Zugel found guilty of conspiracy to commit perjury at murder trial by Jeff Kaczmarczyk The second man charged in the 1986 murder of Ricky Alan Goddard was found guilty Wednesday of conspiracy to commit perjury in the June 1986 trial of Norman Woodmansee for the Goddard murder. Battle Creek resident George E. Zugel testified Wednesday he never conspired to lie during the trial that led to Woodmansee's conviction But a key defense witness said Tuesday that he and Zugel had fabricated their testimony prior to the Woodmansee trial. A seven-woman, five-man jury took just over two hours to find Zugel guilty of conspiring with Robert L. Hyslop to lie under oath during the June 1986 Woodmansee trial. Zugel, 36, faces a maximum sentence of life in prison and/or $10,000 in fines for the conspiracy charge. A sentencing date has not been set. ’ Goddard, 32, was found dead in the kitchen of his Dowling home early in the morning of Jan. 25, 1986. He had been shot once in the back of the head with a shotgun. During the two days of testimony begining on Tuesday, witnesses testified that Zugel arranged to borrow the 12-gauge, sawed-off shotgun from Hyslop that police believe was the murder weapon. In court on Tuesday, Hyslop testified that Zugel called him shortly after 4 a.m. on Jan. 25, 1986 asking to borrow a gun to collect some money owed him. "He called and asked to borrow a gun," Hyslop said. "I asked what for and he said he wanted to collect some money." Zugel offered Hyslop $100 in exchange for the weapon, he said. Hyslop said he agreed to give Zugel the gun. But one hour later, Woodmansee showed up at his Vermontville home to pick the weapon up. After he heard about the Goddard murder, Hyslop picked up the gun from Zugel, asking Zugel what he knew about the murder. "I asked Zugel if Norm shot Goddard," Hyslop said. "He said he could have.' said he could have? He came and borrowed a gun from me that night, there’s got to be more to it than that" Continued on page 3 Top (Hat) O’ The Mornin’... Students in Laura Sharpe's first grade class at Southeastern Elementary School don Irish hats they made out of construction paper and creativity as they sing The Green Song for St. Patrick's Day. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 17, 1988 ‘Know Your Schools’.,•by Carl Schoessel, Superintendent As indicated in last week's column, questions about the proposed school millage increase will be answered in this space prior to the election on March 28. One question to be answered this time is, "Why do the schools need more millage when pro­ perty valuations increase each year so that people pay more taxes?" While property valuations do tend to change from year to year, most of the time increasing, those increases do not help the schools at all. Thai's because of the way the formula for state aid for schools works...stated very simply, for every dollar of lax increase resulting from in­ creased valuations, the state decreases its state aid to the schools by one dollar. Therefore, even though school district residents do pay more taxes as a result of increased valuations, that total increase in subtracted from what the State pays the schools and the total amount of money the schools receive stays the same. The only way that the schools can get more money is through an increase in the millage, as is being requested on March 28. Several other questions related to the millage involve the actual dollar amount of tax increase resulting from passage of the additional 4.18 mills. The following examples shttinhat would happen for four different situations involving different values of houses: ' INCREASED COST HOME VALUE MARKET VALUE ASSESSED VALUE PER YEAR $30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 $15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 $62.70 83.60 104.50 125.40 PER MONTH $5.23 6.97 8.71 10.45 PER WEEK $1.21 1.61 2.01 2.41 However, even if the 4.18 mills increase is approved, because of the "circuit breaker" pro­ vision in Michigan property tax law, most senior citizens and some other school district residents will not have any increase in the amount of property taxes that they actually pay. Persons who want to determine the exact impact of the proposed millage increase on their taxes can call Nelson Allen at 948-8021 to have a computer calculation...it is not necessary to identify yourself, but the name of your township, the amount of household income, and the Slate equalized valuation of your property is necessary to have. The calculation only takes one minute! South Jefferson STREET NEWS Band performs at festival On March 12. the Hastings High School bands par­ ticipated in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association, District 10 Band (---------------------------------------------------------Festival at South Christian High School in Grand Rapids. Each band was rated by judges on a scale of 1 to 5. Darn I We were all set to go with the annual with I being the highest. St. Patrick's Day parade down South Jeffer­ Bands are judged in a son Street when the Clydesdales got a bet­ prepared concert performance ter offer, the replacement leprechaun we by three judges tone, intona­ hired got pregnan* and the city’s street tion. rhythm, technique and sweeper broke. Rather than parade down a interpretation. Following the dirty street on a mule holding a three leaf concert performance, each clover, we canceled. But, you can parade band goes to sightreading, down South Jefferson this St. Patrick's day. where a judge evaluates them stop at Bosley's and get a free green carna­ on their performance of two tion while they last. compositions which they have This week also, our annual Blarney Contest. never seen before entering Bring us a sample of your best and we will that room. give you a $2.00 gift certificate. We may The Hastings High School publish one if it’s really good. Concert Band received a I, Pennock Hospital's annual Las Vegas and two 2s in the concert per­ Casino Night is this Saturday evening at the formance, and a 2 in community building in Hastings. Prizes, sightreading, for an overall games and fun galore. Don’t miss it. rating of 2. The Hastings The final journey in this year’s Kiwanis Travel Symphonic Band received a 1 Series takes place this Friday night at Cen­ from every judge, for an tral Auditorium. Visit Bosley's this week and oveall rating of I. The Sym­ do a Bolivian dance on our soapbox and get phonic Band goes to the stale a $3.00 gift certificate and a ticket to the level on the weekend of April show. (Limit 3) 29 and 30. Camp Fire Fun Run • March 19. The Camp *Thc bands are conducted by Fire Girls (oops it's not just girls anymore) Joan L. Bosserd-Schroeder are celebrating the 78th anniversary of Camp and Joseph LaJoye. Fire by running at the high school gym this EVENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Saturday. Pledges, donations and/or par­ ticipation can be arranged by calling 945-4257 after 5:30. 6. Lucky for you. Irish or not, you can visit Downtown Hastings and South Jefferson Street this Wednesday through Saturday for special bargains during the "Saving of the Green Sale" Sing "My Wild Irish Rose" from our soapbox during the sale, alone or with others, and you each get a $3.00 gift cer­ tificate. (Limit 10) 7. Flag Day: Aruba - March 18. Bring us a draw­ ing of the Arubian flag (in color) and get a $2.00 gift certificate, (all ages, limit 10) 8. Eggsbit '88 - March 19-20. Bring us a decorated eggshell to add to our collection. You get a $2.00 gift certificate and we will i display your creation in our window. (Limit 20, all ages) 9. Don’t forget the annual Hastings Chamber of Commerce Bowling tournament, this weekend, at the Hastings Bowl. 10. Get your tickets to the GRSO concert while the supply lasts. The concert is next Friday evening at Central Auditorium, sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council. 11. The best entertainment value in Hastings is a ticket to the movies at the Cinema Theater. On Wednesday and Thursday evenings the price is still $1.50. (Gift certificate* are limited to one person per month and, unless otherwise staled, to those 18 or older.) AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Little Bucky celebrates the Summit to Omak Kinetic Euphoria Relay (Ma'ch 20.) by hav­ ing a more than one for a dollar savin' of the green sale this week. The Buck's kinetic energy when applied to his suppliers gets the kinds of prices that cause euphoria in those of you who shop our weekly Reminder ad. Our Easter Card selection is at it*, .ustinthe Sentiment Shop at Bosley’s. Shop our large assortment of Easter Candy this week. St. Patricks' day is this Thursday. Get a card for your favorite Irish person from our Sen­ timent Shop. Remember we are open every Sunday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. to serve you. QUOTE: "The Irish are a fair people - they never speak well of one another." — Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) Musicians head to state ensemble On March 26, Hastings High School students will join over 8,000 band and orchestra students from Michigan high schools to perform in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association State Solo and Ensemble Festival. The Festival will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fer­ ris State University, Western Michigan University, Eastern Michigan University. Univer­ sity of Michigan-Flint, Howell High School, and St. Ignace High School in the Up­ per Peninsula. Local directors and students are: Joan Bosscrd-Schroeder. Joseph P. LaJoye, Brandon Dawe, John Rea. Bret Laubaugh, Robb Witzel, Tony Miller, Don Cheeseman, Tim Cruttenden, Amy Ketchum, Nancy Vitale, Geoff Gibson, Tony Hayes, Ron McComb, Dave Wren, Rose Anger. Kim McCall. Mara Seuss, Kelley Daugher­ ty, Charlene Miller and Jeff Hox worth. Solo and Ensemble entries will be judged by one of 88 experts on performance abili­ ty, individually and/or in groups from two to 20 members. Included in the festival are students in 18 jazz combos from two to eight members, who are judged on their ability to improvise in various jazz styles. Students have qualified for the state festival by par­ ticipating in District festivals attended by more than 60,000 students from over 500 schools in 16 districts throughout the state. Up to 176 of the soloists will be recommended to audi­ tion to become one of five soloists at the annual Youth Arts Festival. The highest rated solo entries will be in­ vited to become members of the MSBOA State Honors Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Ensemble of the Youth Ans Festival and will perform at Western Michigan University on May 12. 13 and 14. The public is invited to at­ tend the Solo and Ensemble Festival and the Youth Arts Festival. There is no charge for either. MillaQG cuts, continued from pg. 1 the elementaries. That position has been partially funded by Hastings and partially through a school safety grant from the state. The state relinquished has its half of the funding, and Hastings would terminate its funding, too, as part of the budget cuts. If high-seniority counselors at the secondary level are qualified to teach, they might find themselves in the classroom next year, Schoessel said. ’’They might not end up losing a job, but they wouldn't be counselors," he said. Sports funding now costs 5106,544 and students would have to pay for participation in athletics. (See Page 8 for more information on how the athletic program would be affected by cuts). Library services in all schools would be eliminated, totalling $65,524. All libraries would be closed and librarians and their aides would be laid off, he said. In addition, no new books or magazine subscriptions would be purchased. If the millage passes, the district plans to begin improving the library system, which includes additional library aides, at a cost of $8,600. If the millage fails, those improvements would be delayed and no new aides would be hired for the library, resulting in a $8,600 cuL Three or four supervisory and operational staff members in the custodial and maintenance departments would lose their jobs, at a cost of $56,326. Equipment and supply purchases would be reduced, at a cost of $35,000 and $20,000, respectively. Textbooks purchases would be limited with a spending decrease of $10,000. A reduction in the number of aides, including teachers* aides, playground and in-school suspension aides, as well as a security guard at the high school, would cut $28,000 from the budget Schoessel said funding for all co-cumcular programs such as marching band, operetta and yearbook, would be dispensed at a cost of $18,437. Band would still be taught as an instructional course, but he said the students would not perform in concerts, parades and at half-time shows during football games. A pay-for-play plan, similar to that in the sports program, could be implemented in the co-curricular activities, he explained. Outdoor education funding, which now totals $12,000, would be cul A competency driver's education program would be implemented at a reduction of $10,000. Director of Educational Services Robert VanderVeen said several options are available if the district switched to that program, but it would ultimately resul} in students spending less time both behind the wheel and in the classroom. The newly re-implemented construction trades program at the high school would be cut, resulting in a $9,000 budget reduction. Conferences and field trips would be eliminated, said Schoessel, amounting to a decrease of $6,700. All of these cuts would go into effect before the 1988-89 school year commences, he said. "There is not priority because that whole thing has to be done, so to speak," Schoessel explained, adding that all of the cuts were determined according to projected state aid and projected finances for next year. If the millage fails, it would take "a bonanza of state aid" to prevent these cuts, he said. State aid has continually decreased over the last several years and is one of the major reasons Hastings and other districts are seeking increased funding from local sources, he said. If approved, the four-year millage would generate an additional $1,087,516 for the district each year, enabling the system to maintain most of the current programs. Some programs will still have to be cut, he said regardless of the millage. On a house with a market value of $40,000 and an assessed value of $20,000, residents would have to pay an additional$83.60 per year, $6.97 per month or $1.61 per week, he said. If the millage fails, in addition to the nearly $800,000 in cuts, the district would have to draw its fund balance or savings account to $0, he said. In past years the district has received some stale aid incentive funding because it met requirements limiting the number of students per classroom. Schoessel said this incentive funding puts the district in a "Catch-22*’ situation because the district could save money if it laid off more teachers, but state aid would decrease if the number of teachers were reduced enough to put the teacher/student ratio over the required level. "We don't want to dig our financial hole deeper," he said. "It's kind of like a •Catch-22.'" In addition to the above cuts, Schoessel said several elective classes at the middle school would be elminated. Some building and site projects would be delayed. And no new school buses would be purchased to replace the old buses, he said. These cuts are similar to those cuts made when the district had a financial crunch in the early 1980s, he said. "At least you stick with the basic program of teaching kids to read, write and add and subtract," Schoessel said. Yaraer improving after accident last week at EW. Bliss company E.W. Bliss employee Russell Yarger of the Hastings area, who suffered a partially am­ putated and crushed right arm in an accident at the Hastings plant last week, is listed in good condition at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, a hospital spokesperson said. Tom Kaufman of Pennock Hospital said Yarger's arm was "partially amputated and crushed” when he was taken to the Hastings hospital after the industrial accident last Wednesday morning. Yarger was then airlifted to Butterworth Hospital where he underwent micro-vascular surgery and nerve reconstruction, Kauffman said. E.W. Bliss officials say there is no new in­ formation regarding the accident in which a 150-lon punch press under construction slid from its blocks and injured Yarger and Richard Kidder of Hastings. Kidder was trapped by debris: under the press and temporarily lost consciousness, said his sister, Joyce Morgan of Middleville. Kid­ der was treated at Pennock Hospital for a laceration to his forehead, requiring 23 stit­ ches, and tom tendons in one of his arms, she said. Following orders of the company’s doctor, Kidder returned to work and is receiving therapy for his arm, Morgan said. E.W. Bliss spokesperson Carol Rogers said the accident is being investigated by the com­ pany's insurance agency. In addition, safety officer Eugene Sample of the Michigan Department of Labor’s General Industry Division has been assigned to in­ vestigate the accident. Rogers denied reports the Banner received from anonymous sources that a softer type of block was being used to hold the press than is normally implemented. Workers leaving the plant at noon on the day of the incident refused comment. Sales Representative HYDROTEX Inc., a multi-million dollar 50year-old national lubrication company, needs an experienced representative to sell Indus­ trial and Commercial Accounts in the Has­ tings area. Working knowledge of lubricants or equipment helpful. High Commissions. Excellent company benefits. For personal interview call 1-800-527-1193 or send resume to HYDROTEX Inc., Dept. 16C, P.O. Box 560843, Dallas, TX 75356. •NOTICE* Assyria Township Residents The Township of Assyria will hold their Annual Meeting on March 26,1988, at 9:00 a.m. at the Township Hall on Tasker Road in Assyria. The financial statement and the proposed budget will be available at this time. Dena Miller, Clerk Former county man faces murder charges in Texas by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A former Hastings Township man is facing murder charges in Texas following the six-month disappearance of a former Barry County woman. Jay Langston, formerly of 2300 W. Quimby Rd., was arrested last month in Texas after law enforcement officials in Tomball, Texas, discovered the skeletal remains of Patricia Kathy Lovell, 31. A former Nashville resident, Lovell was last seen in August 1987 at the Old Water Hole Bar in Tomball. Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post, who cooperated in the investigation, believe Langston, 23, was with Lovell when the two left the bar early in the morning of Aug. 16. Trooper Vance Hoskins of the Hastings Post said Langston told officials he was at the bar with Lovell and a friend of hers when the bar closed that Sunday morning. Afterwards, the three went with the bartender to the bartender’s trailer nearby, Langston told police. After sitting and drinking for 20 to 30 minutes, Lovell went outside, saying she wanted to lie down in her car, Langston said. He told police he went outside shortly afterwards to check on her, found her asleep in her car and went back to the trailer. After a few more beers, he left, Langston said. He told police he saw Lovell’s car still parked nearby but didn't check to see if she was still inside. Lovell was reported missing the next day, police said. Langston later said he first heard of Lovell's disappearance two days later when he stopped at the Old Water Hole for a drink. Hoskins said Lanston left Texas and returned to Michigan that week, less than four days after the disappearance. When questioned by police, Lanston said he had been planning to return to Michigan for some time. He had planned to leave that Friday after picking up his paycheck, but he decided to leave one day earlier. He also told police that he had sent his girlfriend ahead three weeks earlier. Last month, the Montgomery County (Texas) Sheriffs Department contacted the Hastings Post of the state police with the information that Lovell's remains had been Hastings COUnCil, can’t Several councilmen agreed that some means of attracting attention is necessary to ■-he vending business. "You can't get rid of the bells (on ice cream trucks)," said Second Ward Councilman Donald Spencer. "That's about like doing away with Santa Claus. It's an American tradition." The amended version of the ordinance requires vendors to pay an annual $10 fee for a license to operate within the city. Vendors will be able to operate anywhere in the city and use signaling devices, but other city regulations against noise violators will apply. • OFFICIAL NOTICE • Michigan Presidential Caucus SATURDAY, MARCH 26 • 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. - BY SECRET BALLOT! To Allocate Delegates to the Democratic National Convention, 3rd and 5th Congressional Districts, Barry County, Michigan WHERE TO VOTE ZONE ONE - Thomas Jefferson Hall, Jefferson and Green, Hastings Caucus Manager Ardie Baum For those who live In the City of Hasting*, or in the Township* of Hastings, Rutland and Cartton. Hastings High to raise money The Hastings senior class is making an effort to help the homeless and hungry in Barry County. The students are holding a charity drive that began yesterday and runs through Friday, March 25. The drive kicked off with an all-school assembly on Wednesday. The assembly consisted of two skits to let the, student body know what is happening and to raise interest in the project. Another part of the assembly was a pie-in-theface raffle. Tickets will be sold throughout the drive for a chance to throw a pie in the face of a teacher at Hastings High School. Twelve teachers have agreed to take a pie in the face for charity. A large part of the drive will be class competition. Each second hour class will be in the running to bring in the most money. The competition is split into four divisions ac­ cording to the graduation year. The top class in each division with the most money and the class with the largest amount per student each win a pizza party. The grand finale of the drive will be the annual chari­ ty basketball game beginning at 6 p.m. in the high school gym on Friday, March 25. Also that night will be a slam dunk contest, a threepoint shot contest and several skits All of the proceeds from the charity drive will go to Love Inc., which helps the homeless and hungry in Barty County. discovered by the department’s homicide division. They told local law enforcement officials that Langston was the primary suspect in the case. After his return to Michigan, police said. Langston turned himself in to the Barry County Sheriffs Department last October on a two-count felony warrant for failing to pay for gas on two occassions. Langston pleaded guilty to both, paid fines, costs and restitution and spent two weekends in the Barry County Jail. Police determined Langston returned to Texas shortly before Christmas time, Hoskins said. Police found that Langston had been working in construction with his girlfriend's father who later fired Langston for allegedly trying to steal company property. After his arrest in Texas, officials conducted a polygraph test on Langston, who admitted to Lovell’s murder, police said. Michigan Stale Police are continuing a search locally for personal effects or evidence in the case. Police believe Langston may have sold locally several jewelry items belonging to the victim. Items include two stud-pierced earrings, two women's rings and one gold chain. nwfu TOWNSMR ZONE TWO' Thomappie Twp. Hall, 314 E. Main ■VM TOWNS* YAMUE WHAN) TOiMW TOWMNP St.. Middleville Caucus Manager Carole Gibbs of Thornapple, ONNKVUI towwmp Yoakea Springs nuMvui CAILTW *Otyd W000UND TOWNMP CAS1UTM TOWBV. MSTMS MOK TOWtSNF ULTMOK TOWNSMP MtfU GKff TOWSMT iantv nasrowN TOWMSKP ASSTMA TOWWSNF TOWMSMT HaN, 98 S. Main St., Nashville Caucus Manager. Bea Pino of Assyria, Castleton, Maple Grove and Woodland ZONE FOUR - Barry Township Hall, 210 E. Orchard St., Delton Caucus Manager: Wendel Shafer For the Townships of Barry, Baltimore, Hope, Johnston, Prairieville and Orangeville WHO MAY VOTE? 1. Registered voters who consider themselves Democrats. 2. Participants must provide identification that shows age and residence. This must include one of the following: A valid Michigan driver’s license, State ol Michigan ID card, or voter registration card. 3. After providing proper identification, a person must complete a caucus sign-in sheet by providing all ol the following: name, address, telephone, statement that the per­ son is a registered voter, or will be 18 years of age and registered to vote on or before November 9,1988, statement confirming that the person is a Democrat and the per­ son's signature. ALL VOTERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO A SECRET BALLOT! After you vote watch the tally at a FREE Rally at XTHOMAS JEFFERSON HALL (Jefferson at Green, Hastings) : 4:30 - 5:30 P.M. precceding ... THE TRUMAN - JOHNSON DINNER £ Featured speaker ... ZOLTON FERENCY Social Hour 6*7 p.m. • Dinner 7 p.m. • $10 per person For reservations call: Audrey Thomas (616) 945-3791 or Carol Dwyer (517) 852-9554 By order of the Barry County Democratic Committee Robert Dwyer, Chair Carole Gibbs, Vice Chair Ardie Baum, Secretary Ralph Smith, Treasurer *1 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 17. 1988 — Page 3 Area Election Results: Write-in candidate beats Woodland clerk Monday by Shelly Sulser Wooldand Village Clerk Mary Jo Bump was unseated by write-in candidate Laurie Duits Monday in one of six area general village elections. Duits garnered 29 votes to edge past incum­ bent Bump who had 23. Re-elected to the council were incumbent president Lester Forman with 56 votes; treasurer Nancy Stowell with 57 votes and trustees Pat Potter, Michael Winkler and Glendon Curtis with 38. 49 and 60 votes respectively. Voters in Woodland also supported a 'wo mill park renewal with a tally of 54 yes and seven no votes. Unopposed incumbents walked off with all the available posts in Lake Odessa. Village president Steve Garlinger will serve for another two years after capturing 46 votes, as did clerk Vera Kaufman. Treasurer Suzanne Johnson and trustee Patricia Hickey took 47 votes. Trustee Joel Pepper claimed 43 votes and trustee D. Allen Swift clinched 42 votes. In Nashville, incumbent president Jc.hn Hughes was re-elected as was treasurer Lois Elliston. Both were unopposed Republicans seeking two-year terms. Rose Heaton was chosen village clerk, replacing Pam Godbey who did not seek re­ election. Assessor Justin Cooley who was not a candidate for another two years was elected as a write-in with 56 votes. Incumbent trustees Marsha Ainslie and Larry Filter were re-elected as well, while voters chose Ted Spoelstra to fill a third available seat vacated by Carl Tobias who chose not to run again. Freeport’s election saw three trustees chosen by write-in votes. Scott Sherman, ap­ pointed to the council last year to serve until the recent election, was picked by six voters to hold that chair for the next four-ycar term. Sherman recieved the most write-in votes of 16 others who had vous cast for them, said village clerk Diana McGuire. Also elected by write-in votes were Everett Gallup, with 20 votes to take a two year trustee post and Tim Nicholson, elected with only five write-in votes to a two year term. Trustees Ben Christie and Viriin Goforth did not seek re-election. Incumbent Lyle Blough, whose name ap­ peared on the ballot, gathered 36 votes to clinch another four years as trustee and Craig Jenkins was elected for four years with 46 votes. Unopposed village president Wes Lewis was re-elected with 43 votes and assessor Charles Blough will serve another two years after capturing 52 votes. McGuire, appointed in 1986 to fill a vacan­ cy left by the retirement of Iris Yoder, was elected to a new two year term. Treasurer Dorothy Kelley, appointed in 1986 to replace Imogene Owen who resigned, was elected with 56 votes to serve two more years. In Middleville’s election, all incumbents were unopposed. Incumbent president Duane Thatcher was re-elected with 34 votes. Also re-elected were clerk Darlene Hooper with 38 votes and treasurer Gary Rounds with 36 votes. All are two year scats. Elected to four year trustee posts were in­ cumbents Floyd Bray with 31 votes. Lon Myers with 34 votes and Marilyn Vandenberg with 36 votes. Thirty-nine registered voters cast ballots in the election. There were no candidates for assessor. In Vermontville, Lana Oster was defeated in her attempt to regain a trustee position she previously held. Oster held the scat for nearly the last four years before she resigned in February because of a temporary move from the village. Incumbent Russell Bennett, running on a write-in campaign, garnered 77 votes to clinch a chair for another four-ycar term. Newcomer Sharon Faust received 49 votes to cam a scat on the council as a four-year trustee and Michael Trumble collected 60 votes to become trustee. Oster claimed only 13 votes and write-in Janice Bailey was given 18 votes. In the race for village treasurer. 76 votes were cast for incumbent Kathleen Marsh while Ricki Hill earned 41. Don Martin won a two-year trustee job tak­ ing 58 votes while his opponent, Erv Wagner, had 51. The top vote getter in the election was unopposed clerk Sharon Stewart with 108. In­ cumbent village president Beverly Sue Villanueva had 96 votes to preside for another two years. Bill Mason received three write-in voles for village president, while write-ins Russ Bennett and J. Daegan each had one vote. Stewart said nearly 30 percent of the registered voters cast ballots in the election. There were no candidates for assessor. All of Caledonia’s village officials have been returned to office. Sixty-five voters turned out to re-elect president Glenn Klavcr who garnered 64 votes. Kate Docle received one write-in vote. Clerk Jackie Cherry tallied 55 voles. Phyliss Gless got one write-in vole for clerk. Voters gave treasurer Jay Shook 58 votes, village assessor Sandy Klaver, 49; Judy Kid­ der, 56 votes for a four year trustee term; and Hugh Kegerreis, 51 votes for a two year trustee term. Elected by wrilc-in voles for trustee posi­ tions were Dan Eskine. 12 voles, and Janice Soules, 11. Others receiving write-ins for trustee posi­ tions were Jim Gless. I, Bill Bervau, 2, Leon Colburn, 1, Connard Cherry, 1. Carolyn Bucr 4. Jim Buer,4, and George Grucz, 2. Clare Ferris also received one write-in vote for assessor. The terms of Id i the new officers begin April 1. 1988. Youth offender ordered to complete diploma An 18-year-old Hastings man with a ninth-grade education was ordered to complete his high school diploma as part of his sentence for breaking into an Irving Township home in January. In Barry County Circuit Court last Wednesday, Shawn J. Frye, of 620 E. Madison St., was also sentenced to four years' probation with the first year in the Barry County Jail. Frye pleaded guilty in circuit court cn Feb. 24 to the five-year felony offense of attempted breaking and entering of an occupied dwelling with intent to commit larceny. In exchange for that guilty plea, the prosecutor’s office dropped a more serious charge of breaking and entering. Frye told the court that he and two friends broke into the house looking for a guitar that they knew the owner had. Frye said he hadn’t entered the house and had only stood at the door as look-out But Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley told the court that Frye’s co-defendants had told police that they broke into lhe house to look for drugs. Frye’s attorney, Michael McPhillips, told the court his client knew nothing about drugs in the break-in. "Mr. Frye wasn't looking for drugs," he said. "He was along with Mr. Wilson and the other person who were looking for drugs.” McPhillips said Frye wasn't a criminal but simply was led astray by his friends. "Shawn has trouble with his peers, ’ .□ trouble choosing his friends," McT .nips said, adding that Frye has trouble rr *xIng up his mind and tends to go along with others. In his own defense, Frye said he didn't profit from the break-in. "We didn't do this stuff for money," he said. "I didn't get any money out of this. I have a good job." In handing down his sentence, Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster said Frye already had a conviction for entering without breaking and a conviction for breaking and entering on his record. "No one seems to have gotten your attention before," he said. "You're not going to go to prison today. But if you come back here you will go to prison." Shuster ordered Frye to pay $300 in court costs and $705 in restitution. Additionally, he ordered Frye to reside in a halfway house after his release from jail and complete his And a 20-year-old Freeport man pleaded guilty to reduced charges in court last Wednesday after his arrest in February for allegedly breaking into a home in Freeport Randy Allen, of 136 Race St, was arraigned last Wednesday on charges of breaking and entering, and attempted breaking and entering of an occupied dwelling. The lesser charge is a five-year felony offense, while the more serious charge carries a maximum 15 years in prison. A pretrial hearing was set for April 13 before Judge Deming. Allen remains free on a $2,000 personal recognizance bond. high school education before his probationary period is over. "You have a ninth-grade education and you’re 18 years of age," Shuster said. "Weft, you’re going to complete your education. If you don’t its a violation of your probation. "You have the opportunity to grow up and make something of yourself," he said. "If not we'll warehouse you. If you come back here, you’ll probably be warehoused for the .rest of your life because that’s the pattern we see." In other court business: A Plainwell man was sentenced last week to 900 hours of community service and six months in jail after pleading guilty to two counts of attempted welfare fraud. Frank Roberts, of 601 Marsh Rd., was also put on a five-year term of probation by the court. On Feb. 24, Roberts, 32, told the court he continued to receive over $6,000 in Aid to Dependent Children funds and food stamps from the Department of Social Services even though he had returned to work. Prior to sentencing, Roberts' attorney, Michael McPhillips, told the court that his client had tried to inform the department that he had found a job and was working. "Mr. Roberts isn’t as bad a person as the (presentence) report reads," he said. "Whether it's believed or not, Mr. Roberts informed the department by telephone that he had a job and was told not to worry about it. He’s not the first person to make that complaint about the Department of Social Services." Noting that his client has an artificial arm and hasn't been able to find full-time work Continued on page 10 Zugel found guilty, Continued from 1 "I said it had been fired, and I asked what they shot," Hyslop said. "He said I didn't want to know." He added Zugel told him to get rid of the gun. Hyslop said that same day he threw it in lhe Kalamazoo River near Battle Creek, where it was later picked up by a diver who turned it over to police. Before the Woodmansee trial began in June, Hyslop said he and Zugel agreed to lie about the telephone conversation during their testimony. They agreed to say that Zugel called to ask if he could borrow money for rent. In November, Hyslop pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted perjury at lhe Woodmansee trial. As part of the plea agreement with the prosecutor's office, Hyslop agreed to testify for the prosecution at Zugel's trial. In court Tuesday, Hyslop told the jury he was lying at Woodmansee's trial in 1986 when he said he and Zugel talked about rent money that night. "I'm sure it wasn't about any rent. We made that story up,” Hyslop said. "He called right off and wanted to borrow the gun. That's what he was asking, to borrow the gun." But Wednesday morning, Zugel testified that he had called Hyslop to ask to borrow rent money as well as to borrow the gun to use to collect money owed him. On the night of the Goddard murder, Zugel said he had asked Woodmansee to loan him $300 to pay for his rent, but Woodmansee didn't have the money. "We were sitting there partying, and Robbie (Hyslop's) name came up, and I said I could call him and borrow the money," Zugel said. Because he didn't have a phone, Zugel said he and Woodmansee went to a nearby pay phone to call Hyslop. He added that Woodmansee suggested to him that he ask Hyslop if they could borrow a gun to collect some money. George Zugel, the second man charged in the 1986 slaying of Dowling resident Ricky Goddard, is led into Barry County Circuit Court Tuesday by Barry County Sheriff's deputies. Zugel was in court this week on charges that he conspired to commit perjury during the June 1986 trial of Norman Woodmansee for the Goddard murder. (Banner photo by Jeff Kaczmarczyk). \ But Zugel admitted he asked Hyslop if he could borrow a gun to collect money he had loaned to a friend. However, since it was Woodmansee's idea to borrow the gun, Zugel told the court he didn't want to drive from Battle Creek to Hyslop's home to pick it up. Zugel said Woodmansee left his apartment abcut 5 a.m. and returned after 7 a.m the LETTERS next morning. "He told me he wanted to go to a bar, get a drink and cash a check," Zugel said. Four or five days later, he said, Woodmansee gave Zugel the gun to return to Hyslop. Zugel denied that he told Hyslop to get rid of the gun or that the two discussed lying about it in the future. Zugel said he remembered telling Hyslop that Woodmansee could not have been the murderer because police were speculating that lhe murder took place at 2 a.m. In closing arguments Wednesday, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley told the jury that the conspiracy charge hinges around whether the two planned to commit perjury and not whether perjury was actually committed. "It need not be formal, it need not be written down," he said. "It can result from informal discussion, so long as there is a meeting of minds." "The only evidence to contradict conspiracy in this case is Mr. Zugel's flat denial," Crowley said. "The evidence indicates Mr. Zugel al four in the morning tried to get a gun to collect a debt. He later gets that gun back from the person later accused of the murder, and he says, "Here, lake this, get rid of it." But Zugel's defense attorney, David Tripp, told the jury that Hyslop had lied in several previous statements to police, had lied during Zugel's preliminary exam in November and admitted to lying at Woodmansee's trial in 1986. "Basically what this case comes down to, if you set aside the other available evidence, is do you believe Mr. Zugel's testimony or do you believe Mr. Hyslop's testimony." Tripp reminded lhe jury that Hyslop had agreed to testify against Zugel as part of his plea bargain with the prosecutor. "Mr. Hyslop has completely slanted his testimony - maybe even perjured himself just to ingratiate himself with the police and the prosecutor," Tripp said. Zugel will face trial on April 11 in Barry County Circuit Court on charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the Goddard slaying. zz~~ \ from our readers.... PUBLIC OPINION: Selling pets for research should be stopped Abortion called ‘murder’ by local letter writer To the editor: To the editor: The current Barry County policy of allow­ ing animals to be sold from the shelter for research purposes needs to be stopped. It is important that this be done on the basis of the real issues: pets and humans. A great deal of the confusion over this mat­ ter has resulted from the mingling of arguments about the value of animals used for research purposes. That is not at all the cen­ tral issue and those who focus on it arc miss­ ing the point. The real heart of the matter lies in the way that, as a people with a culture, we react to the no-win situation of dealing with stray animals/pets. In Korea, for example, dogs are eaten. This is one of the society’s norms and is acceptable. We don’t do that here because of a cultural rule about cats. dogs, and certain other ’’pet’’ species. The principal applies for research as well. The utilitarian view is that these animals are going to die anyway (through euthanasia) and therefore may as well serve a purpose. In a machine world of robots that may be true. In world where these animals represent, in many cases, a friend and benefactor of man. there is a difference. There is a difference between the Golden Retriever that plays with your children, with whom you share your good times and bad. and a laboratory-raised rat which has never developed a relationship with humans. There is a difference between the pet you raised from a puppy, who would protect you with its life, who is bonded with your family and a research bred animal that does not know or love people. We are a people with a culture. Part of that culture is a relationship with dogs, cats and other pets based on mutual love, trust and responsibility for each other’s welfare. To abandon a former pet. anxious to please and love people, to the pain, mutilation, rejection and often slow death of a research facility is a betrayal of that culture and trust. Were one of my dogs to run off. be picked up. taken to the shelter and euthanized because I couldn't get to her in time. 1 would be very sad. But I would feel we had a good life together, and things would be OK after a while Were she to be sold for research and ’’experimented” on I would feel society had betrayed her. I wouldn’t feel OK. Ever. The difference is culture. It's what makes us human, and it is why the current policy of selling pets for research purposes in Barry County should be stopped immediately. Most people do not realize that the world is completely a great collection of miracles. Most of the time, most of us look at miracles, but do not recognize them. You, yourself, and your body is the greatest miracle of all. Some people, by careful study, have come to understand how these miracles operate, but many do not understand the Power that makes them operate. During a long lifetime, I have observed many wonderful happenings in the habits of animals and birds. As one studies plant life, it is interesting to see how plants react to certain conditions and keep their original identity. Bees make wax but man has never been able to make an ounce of it. Since two people first stood on the earth, these three miracles have happened, times without number. When a man and woman have met certain conditions, God starts a new life, and in this new life places soul. Here are the miracles. As the new life begins a woman has become a mother and a child begins to grow, both body and soul, which upon birth is recognized as a human being. Without doubt, that is why we can call abor­ tion murder because the sacredness of human life is violated. Remember, my friend there is coming a judgement day for all of us. William J Schrocr Bellevue St Rose Education Commission for millage To the editor: St. Rose School has always been a part of a larger community educational system. We support quality education, both public and parochial, in Hastings and feel that it is in the best interest of the community to support quality schools. We urge your support for the upcoming millage election. Thank you. St. Rose Christian Education Commission. Hastings Should community service be a graduation requirement? Lauri Pranksha Ruth Sager Jim Vance Cameron McIntyre Hastings School libraries are too valuable to lose To the editor: I am a part-time volunteer at Northeastern Elementary Library. I cannot describe in a let­ ter the excitement I sec when these children come to the library each week. They have so much enthusiasm as they look through the shelves for just the right book to check out and take home. If the upcoming millage doesn’t pass our libraries will probably be closed. These students arc our future work force. Can we af­ ford to kill this excitement and enthusiasm for reading? We have a lot of super kids and good teachers in our school system. Let’s show them our support by passing this millage. Sincerely, Sandy Rose Claire Nichols Ruth Sager, Gun Lake: “I think it would be a good idea. I like to sec young people gel out and do something for somebody. It teaches them a lot about how people live and how good we have it.” Claire Nichols, Hastings: ”1 have a high school student. I think it would be a benefit. It might help them understand more of what J--------------- The Hastings Jo Anderson A bill pending in the state Senate would require all high school students to perform 40 hours of community service over the last three years of school before they could graduate. It would also allow students to earn extra course credit for another 50 hours service. Do you think this is a feasible proposal? Banner ------------------------------------ r Send form P S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michiaan 49058 Vol. 133. No. 11 - Thursday, March 17,19881 Subscription Rates. $13.00 per year in Barry County; $15.00 per year in adjoining counties; and $16.50 per year elsewhere. Josh Gonzales goes on in the city.” Lauri Pranksha, Kalamazoo: "Yeah, get them doing something else besides running around the streets all the the time ” Jim Vance. Hastings: "I think it would give them a little responsibility and would make them less prone to being in gangs and committing crimes if it could help them mature a little bit.” Jo Anderson, Hastings: “It’d be a good idea. It'd help them acquire responsibility and I would hope the -jtisfaction of helping their community.” Josh Gonzales, Hastings: “It’d be good. 1 think. You’d be learning.” Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 17. 1988 Alice Steiner Mary E. Caicotte Dorothy E. Pritchard LAKE ODESSA - Mary Ernestine Caicotte, 82, of Lake Odessa died Sunday, March 13, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Caicotte was bom on March 23,1905 in Campbell Township, the daughter of Frederick and Martha (While) Hess. She graduated from Clarksville High School in 1922. She was married to Harold J. Caicotte in December 22, 1923 in Ionia. He preceded her in death January 7,1982. They lived in Lansing until moving to Lake Odessa in 1951- She was a member of the St. Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa. Mrs. Caicotte is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Jack (Doris) Lambert of Lake Odessa, Marilyn West and Lois Caicotte both of Lans­ ing, one son, John of Lake Odessa; 17 grand­ children; 17 great grandchildren; three sisters, Thelma Garland of Totawa, New Jersey, Ester Birman of Everett, Washington and Frances Anderson of Muskegon Heights, Michigan. Preceding her in death were one son, Howard; two brothers, Rowland and Thayne and one sister, Mildred. Funeral service were held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 1988 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Father James Bozung officiating. Burial was at the Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. PORT CHARLOTTE, FLA. - Dorothy E. Pritchard, 82, of Port Charlotte Florida and formerly of Lake Odessa passed away Tues­ day, March 8, 1988 at the Medical Center Hosptial, Punta Gorda, Florida. She was born on July 30,1905, the daughter of Archie and Nora (Allen) Crittenden. Mrs. Pritchard was married to James E. Pritchard of Punta Gorda. She was employed as a laundry worker at the county hospital. She was a member of the St. Katherine Episcopal Church in Williamston, Michigan. Mrs. Pritchard is survived by her husband, James; two sons, Kenneth Raymond of Alterwood Manor, Washington, Donald Raymond of Mechanicsville, Virginia; two daughters, Nancy DeFrance of Port Charlotte, Florida, Shirley Stanton of Vermontville; three brothers, James Crittenden of Van Nuis, Cali­ fornia, Allan Crittenden and Joe Crittenden both of Bloomington California; two sisters Effie Hobart of Ojai, California, Eleanor Kelley of Sl Charles; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren. Memorial services were held in Port Char­ lotte on March 10. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements were made by Paul Schelm Funeral Home, Port Charlotte, Florida. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone G R A C E LU T 11 E I A N 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 CHURCH. 239 E North St- a.m.; Worship II a.m.; Evening Michael Anton. Pastor Phone Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise 945-9414 Sunday, March 20 - Gathering 7 p.m. 8:45 Church School; tall ages) 10: 00 Wonhip. Holy Communion. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway Rev. David D. 6:00 Youth Group. Saturday. March 19 - 9 30 Conf. 5 Tuesday. Garrett. Phone 948-2229 Par­ March 22 • 9:30 Wordwatchers. sonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian cxpcriencx makes you a 11: 30 Holy Communion Lunch Wednesday. March 23 - 6:00 Sup­ member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Ser­ per. 7:00 Vcspcrv vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer CHURCH, Comer of Broadway and Center, in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir, 9 p.m. Church School and Adult Education. 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist. 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7 p m. Call for informa­ tion about youth choir. Bible Study, youth group and other activities. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. Feb. 28 - 9:30 and 11 ^Mor­ ning Worship Services. Nuncry provided. Broadcast of 9:30 ser­ vice over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 Church School classes for all ages. 10:30 Coffee Hour in lhe Church Dining Room. 11:30 Children's Church. 5:30 Confir­ mation Class in the Dining Room. 6: 30 Junior High Youth. 6:30 Senior High Youth. Wednesday, March 2 -1:00 Circle 4. at the home of Hazel Hildebrandt. 1:30 Circle 3. at the home of Jean Fin­ nic. 6:30 Choir Robe Committee. 7: 30 Circle 5. at the home of Marilyn Oaster. 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Thursday. March 3 - 9:30 Circle 2. in the Lounge. Fri­ day. March 4 - 9:30 World Day of Prayer in Sanctuary . HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School, 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. BARRY COUNTY' CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings. MI 49058 Nor­ man Herron, Minister, telephone (6'6) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 'tome. Schedule of services: Sunu’v. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45. classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:00 lEletn. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., al 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB club for boys. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Leon Pohl. Pastor, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banficld Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barrett. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day, Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. Hanover. Hastings. Leonard Davis. Pastor. Ph. 948-2256 or 945-9429. Sun­ day Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m., Youth 5 p.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m. Nursery for all services. Wednes­ day: CYC 6:45 p.m.. prayer and Bible study 7 p.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.n Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Delton Area “-----------------------------'i The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches. and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REX ALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN AS-jCIATION Hostings ond lake Odesr j COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastinp, Inc. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. SLunday School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m : Evening Service al 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. 12145 Doster Rd.. Rev. Donald Jansen. Pastor. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning wor­ ship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Insurance for your Lite. Home. Business and Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hostings — Nashville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.t-C. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of Sl. Rose Catholic Chruch. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:j0 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. THE HASTINGS BAHNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescrrpttons" - 110 S. Jellerson ■ 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hostings. Michigan Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Banfield Sunday School 9 a.m.. Banficld Worship 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel Sunday School 9: 30; Country Chapel Worship 10: 30. MIDDLEVILLE - Alice Steiner, 70. of Middleville died Saturday, March 12, 1988 at home. Mrs. Steiner was born May 8,1917 in Chica­ go, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Jennie (Buis) Ruiter. She was raised in Chicago and graduated from Horton Township High School in Harney, Illinois. She was married to Fred Steiner on April 23, 1938. She was employed at Bradford White Corp, for more than 20 years in the accounts payable. Prior to that she worked at Kaljer Manufacturing and operated a dry goods store in Middleville. She was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church and The Jubilee Circle, also a member of the Scw'N Sew Quilt Club. Mrs. Steiner is survived by her husband, Fred; her children, Bruce and Holly Steiner of Middleville, Valerie and Tim Estep of Deer­ field, Illinois, Jenny Losey of Edmonton, Canada, Judy Thompson of Middleville; nine grandchildren, Jo Hannah Steiner, Mathew Esiep, Daniel Estep, Rhclt Losey, Jay Losey, Adam Losey, Amy Thompson, Andy Thomp­ son and Jeff Thompson; five sisters, Mrs. Robert (Stell) Wittenkeller of Burbank, Illi­ nois., Mrs. Trudy Truap of Wayland, Mrs. Lois Bremer of Middleville, Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Jones of Orlando, Florida and Mrs. Jean Branckenbury of Tucson, Arizona; two brothers, Corky (Jeannette) Buiter of Koontz Lake, Indiana and Frank (Barbara) Ruiter of Tucson, Arizona; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 14,1988 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Rev. Bill Martin and Rev. Carl Staser officiating. Burial was at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church. Lonney E. Kellems HASTINGS - Lonney E. Kellems, 43, of 305 S. Hanover St., Hastings, died Tuesday, March 8, 1988 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalama­ zoo. He had been in ill health for the past five months. Mr. Kellems was born in Battle Creek on January 1,1945, the son of Brownie (Duncan) and Warren L. Kellems. He was raised in Battle Creek and graduated from Lakeview High School. He was married to Brenda K. Carr on August 9, 1979 in Battle Creek. Mr. Kellems was employed during and after high school for Cut Rate. He worked as inspec­ tor for the sewer project in Barry County from 1968 to 1979, Eaton Corporation in Battle Creek in the quality control department and as set up man, and was an aid for the Battle Creek Veteran’s Administration Medical Center. He also was set up man at Hoover Group Inc., Aluminum Products Division of Charlotte from 1982 until October 1987 when he took a leave of absence. He was most recently employed by Tcrminix Termite and Pest Control. He was preceded in death by his father in March, 1987. Mr. Kellems is survived by his wife, Brenda; j mother, Brownie Wood of Battle Creek; step- ’ father, Albert E. “Woody” Wood of Battle Creek; a daughter, Michele Kellems of Ann Arbor; a son, Kevin Kellems of Battle Creek; a step-son, Tony Coulter of Hastings; one brother, Gary Kellems of Dunnellon, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Mike (Barbara) Sayers of Battle Creek; a half sister, Mrs. Dean (Linda) Nielson of Bellevue. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 12 at Hebble Funeral Service, Battle Creek, with the Rev. John W. Vick officiating. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Nellie M. Finstrom Nellie M. Finstrom, passed away Friday, March 11, 1988 following a long illness. She was born on February 21, 1919 in Omaha, Nebraska where she began singing at age four. She was a solo vocalist in the Omaha area through her youth. Singing under the name of Nola Zane, she joined “Paul Nielsen’s Dixie Land Band" in 1939, louring lhe midwest and the south extensively. While with the Nielsen Band, she met and married trumpet player Roy Finstrom. In 1943 her husband joined the Army-Air Force and toured with the 707 U.S. Air Force Orchestra. She was the featured vocalist with that band until the end of World War II, when she and her husband settled in Hastings. They moved to Lansing in 1952. She sang with the Roy Finstrom Band local­ ly through 1970, where they were featured regularly at Club Roma. Mrs. Finstrom is survived by her husband; a son, Anthony of New York; a daughter, Mrs. Nola Niehaus of Lansing; grandchildren, Laura and John Niehaus; two sisters, Mrs. Lena Marucci and Mrs. Jennie Hunter, both of Simi Valley, Calif. The family received friends at the GorslineRunciman Lansing Chapel Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with lhe Rosary said at 7 30 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial was held Monday at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Roger Propok officiating at St. Casimir Church. Pallbearers were Robert Niehaus, John Niehaus, Garrett Isham, Thomas Isham, Earl Henry and Anthony Finstrom. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Eleanor T. Garrison BATTLE CREEK - Eleanor T. Garrison, 88, of 80 North 20ih St., Battle Creek died Friday, March 4. 1988 at Mercy Pavillion in Battle Creek. Mrs. Garrison was born on July 8, 1899 in Traverse City, the daughter of George and Mary (Taylor) Milier. She was raised in Battle Creek and attended schools there, graduating from Battle Creek Central High School and Argubright Business College. She was married to Lynden H. Garrison in July, 1922. She was employed as a secretary at the H.B. Sherman Manufacturing Co. in Battle Creek for several years in the 1920’s. She lived in Battle Creek, Detroit, Ohio and Ellenton, Florida returning to Battle Creek in June 1986. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and Women’s Society of Christian Service in Ellenton, Florida. Mrs. Garrison is survived by her husband, Lynden; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 1988 at Riverside Cemetery with Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. offi­ ciating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Guy D. Cline MIDDLEVILLE - Guy D. Cline, 91, of Middleville passed away Thursday, March 10, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Cline was bom on December 16,1896 in Thomapple Township, Barry County, the son of Mason and Nancy (Humgerford) Cline. He was married toTressa M. Hale on August 2,1916. He lived and fanned in theThornappie Township area. Mr. Cline is survived by one son, Kenneth Cline of Middleville; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Peggy Cline of Middleville; four grand­ children, David Cline of Moline, Elaine Doolit­ tle of Holland, David Cline and Mary Kay Selleck both of i.4iddleville; and nine great grandchhildren. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Satur­ day, March 12, 1988 al the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville with Rev. Bruce Stewart officiating. Burial was at lhe Parmelee Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Nellie Bradford Services for former Anadarko and Gracemont resident Nellie Lucille (Ridle) Bradford, 83, of Sun City, Ariz., were held Tuesday, March 15, 1988, at lhe First Baptist Church of Gracemont with the Rev. Monie Veal, pastor, officiating. Mrs. Bradford was bom on September 19, 1904 in Elk City and died Friday, March 11, 1988 in Sun City after a short illness. She was a retired educator. She graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma Stale University at Weatherford and later taught 10 years in lhe Anadarko school system. She had lived in Sun City the past several years, moving there from Anadarko. She spent her summers at 220 E. Francis St., Hastings. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gracemont and the First Baptist Church in Hastings. She married Earl Ridle on May 19,1922. He preceded her in death in June, 1963. She later married William Bradford in November, 1975. Survivors include her husband, William of lhe home; four sons, Leroy Ridle of Gracem­ ont, Louis Ridle of Yukon, Harold Ridle of Castle Rock, Colo., and Earl Ridle Jr., of Hous­ ton, Tex.; two daughters, Amy Sanner of Prescott Valley, Ariz., and Nell Andrews of Muldrow; one brother, Earl Hawkins of Atwa­ ter, Calif.; one sister, Helen Lair of Tulsa; two stepsons, Robert Bradford of Grand Rapids, and Doug Bradford of Hastings; one step­ daughter, Beverly Roeger of Sun City; 15 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and one great, great grandchild. Burial was to be in the Memory Lane Cemet­ ery under direction of the Steverson Funeral Home in Oklahoma. Woodland News A dinner was held for senior citizens of the Woodland area at Woodland School on Thurs­ day. The meal was enjoyed by 36 people. Placemats were made by the pre-kindergarten class and the tables were decorated with tiny wicker baskets filled with candy. Those in attendance who had March bir­ thdays received special cakes. Rev. Bill Stevens showed some items he brought from Israel, including old pottery, wood carvings and candle holders. He showed interesting slides of Israel. The next 55-Plus dinner will be held in Woodland on Thursday. April I4. Reserva­ tions can be made by calling the school at 367-4475 or Denise Daniels at 367-4175. Mrs. Stevens will show slides of Europe. Kilpatrick Missionary Society held its mon­ thly noon meal in the basement of the church on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Gayion Fisher attended the dinner for the first time, and were among the 21 people who attended. The mis­ sionary society held a business meeting in the afternoon. Saturday morning the Men’s Fellowship of Zion Lutheran Church held a mid-Lcntcn breakfast at 8 a.m. Around 30 men attended. Rev. Cliff Randall gave a short Bible lesson and led some group singing. The women of Zion prepared and served breakfast. The combined Lakewood Ministerial Lenten service was held al First Congrega­ tional Church in Lake Odessa Sunday even­ ing. Rev. Ward Pierce of Lakewood Methodist was the speaker. The last combined service of this scries will be held at Kilpatrick Church on March 20. Rev. Paul Mergener of First Congregational Church will speak. Refreshments will be serv­ ed in the social hall following the service by the women of Kilpatrick Church. Everyone is welcome to this service and the fellowship following. Each church will hold its own Palm Sunday services. Kilpatrick Adult Fellowship group met Saturday evening for a potluck dinner. After dinner. Hildred Chase, the president, con­ ducted a short business meeting during which committees were appointed for the Easter Sunrise Service and breakfast. Don Norton spoke to the group about the Barry County Sheriff's Posse. He explained that to be a member of the posse, a man must own and keep his own horse, buy his uniform, belt and gun and work as a volunteer at county events or emergencies when asked. During 1987, posse members completed 245 hours of service with horses and a total of 1.137 volunteer hours. The posse has 13 regular and six honorary members. They own a command trailer which holds a generator and com­ munication equipment including a police scanner, a citizens band radio and a basic police radio. They also have four portable radios. All money paid for volunteer time goes to the posse to buy and maintain equipment. Each possf member must qualify with a hand guri twice a year and take a CPR course and first aid class once a year. Bruce Marstellar. who also lives in the Woodland and is a member of Kilpatrick Church is another member of the posse, and the two men often work together. They put in 84 volunteer hours during the Woodland Sesquicentennial last summer. The second printing of the Woodland scsquiccntcnnial history book has been received by township officials. It will be on sale in the library Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from I to 5 p.m. The price of the book is still S25. by Catherine Lucas Ruth Newton is exercising the leg she broke when she fell on the ice Jan. 7. She had surgery Jan. 11. She expects to be out walking around the village again in lhe next few months. Woodland Women's Study Club met last Tuesday in lhe Lions Den at 1:30 p.m. The members were entertained by Stan Pierce of Hastings and his dulcimer, two other dulcimers players and two mandolins musi­ cians including Tom Reid. Lloyd Peck and Bill Troskcy. all from Battle Creek. The musicians played many old favorites before refreshments were served by the hostesses, Virginia Crockford and Wilma Townsend. A business meeting followed the entertainment. A graphologist will speak at the next meeting of the Women's Study Club. The date for the meeting will be April 12. The United Methodist Women organization of the Woodland Church are planning a Women's Easter Fellowship to be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday. March 30. Betty Patterson of Dorr will present her lecture "All Manners of Love." and light refreshments will follow. Women of all Lakewood area churches are always invited to this annual affair. Will Brodbcck is recovering well from the stroke he suffered cralier this year. A surprise birthday party was held al Mid­ dleVilla Inn for Art Meade late in February. Over 200 people turned up to surprise Art, along wiih a belly dancer hired by his wife, Della. The guests included family, friends, relatives and members of the Woodland Lions Club. Art blew out all the candles on his cake, inscribed with "Over the Hump." with one first breath. He received many funny gag gifts. The entire affair was video taped. Douglas MacKenzie came home for the weekend. He brought his fiance. Karen Brchob, from Michigan Tech in Houghton, where both arc graduate students and instruc­ tors. Doug will receive his master’s degree in May in computcr/sciencc. Douglas was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church Sunday morning, and in the after­ noon, Karen's parents parents. Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Brchob and her sisters came from Dearborn to visit. Doug and Karen retained to Houghton Monday morning. Yvonne MacKenzie had a weekend guest. Kara Mitchell, from Mt. Pleasant. Yvonne and Kara plan to be roommates at Michigan State University this fall. They met at church camp a few summers ago. Local Marriage Licenses: Philip A. Scobey, 47 of Middleville and Vicki Langford. 40 of Hastings. Charles Pullen, 38 of Middleville and Bar­ bara Holtrust. 36 of Middleville. Daniel Robinson, 21 of Plainwell and Janet Hastidt. 21 of Plainwell. Legal Notice Synopsis of Hastings * Charter Township REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, March 7, 1988 — 7 p.m. All board members present. When final plan are done on Township Hall, set up a hearing at the old Township Hall. Approved outstanding bills $6,156.85. Adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Juanita A. Slocum, Clerk Attested to by: Richard Thomas. Supervisor 3/17 Just a sittin’ and a wishin’? Anette Bobo FREEPORT - Anette Bobo, 59, of Freeport, lhe widow of Waller M. Bobo died Friday, March 11, 1988 al her home. Mrs. Bobo was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings. Mrs. Bobo is survived by three daughters, Tracy Hendrickson, Sheila Bobo and Kim Datema all of Huntington, Indiana. Funeral service were held Monday, March 14, 1988 at the Roetman Funeral Chapel in Freeport with lhe Rev. Robert Mayo officiat­ ing. Burial was at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Love, Inc. or the Amercian Cancer Society. Carlton Township - ANNUAL MEETING Saturday, March 26,1988 2 P.M. • CARLTON TOWNSHIP HALL In addition to regular business, the annual financial report and a tentative budget for the coming year including the planned use of REVENUE SHARING FUNDS will be submit­ ted for consideration. The proposed budget will be available for public inspection at the Clerk's home by appointment. DELORIS DIPP Carlton Township Clerk Phone 765-8571 _________________________ MCP Bookkeeping & Tax Service Complete bookkeeping service and income tax preparation 5071 N. Shore or. Pleasant lake, Delton 623-2660 Call the Hastings Banner 948-8051 Wish there was a way to lose weight and keep it off? At Diet Center we can help you lose up to 25 pounds in six short weeks and then help you see that it never returns. If you’re tired of losing weight, only to gain it back, call Diet Center today for a free, no­ obligation consultation. We’re the weight-loss professionals! ‘ Dief Center The weigblJoss prtifmtonuii. Call Today 948-4033 for FREE Consultation 1615 South Bedford Road. M-37 (Next to Cappon Oil). Hastings, Ml ph. 948-4033 • Or call our other Diet Center in Plainwell Ph. 685-6881 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to Noon �The Hastings Banner — Thursday March 17, 1988 — Page 5 Hammond-Hoaglin unitedin marriage Evans-Siple exchange wedding vows Nov. 21 Michele Gaylecn Shirley Evans and Michael Lee Siple were united in Holy Matrimony Nov. 21, 1987 at the First Con­ gregational Church of Vermontville. Reverend Sally Nolen officiated. Organ music was provided by Deb. Coley. Parents of the bride are Daniel and Vicki House and parents of-the groom arc Robert and Lois Siple. all of Vermontville. The bride wore an ivory satin swoop neckline with chantilly lace bishop sleeves, fitted bodice, full skirt with cathedral length train, and matching hat and veil. She carried a bouquet of silk red roses and ivory carnations She was ushered down the aisle by her father The groom wore his navy dress blues. The groomsmen were attired in black tuxedos with red bow ties and cumberbun. Best man was Daniel Siple. brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Mark Siple. brother of the groom, and Brian Ainsworth, cousin of the groom. Ringbearer was Jason House, brother of the bride. Ushers were Terry Hall and Ted Hall. Maid of Honor was Kelly Bachelder. Bridesmaids were Sarah Braden and Janice Si­ ple. sister of the groom. Flower girls were Katie and Krysty Krive. The bridesmaids and flower girls wore floor length, red satin dresses. Guest book was attended by Amy Laverty. Helping in the kitchen were Judy and Renee Terpening, Loretta Pixley, Jerry Hall. Connie Kane, and Dawn Hall. Host and Hostess were Larry and Laurie Ainsworth. Flower ar­ rangements were made by Sheila Truman of Eaton Rapids, friend of the bride. A beautiful ivory tiered cake, topped with Precious Moments bride* and groom, with three heart shaped cakes on the side was made by Sally Stall of Nashville. Gifts were opened the following Sunday at the Robert Siple home. Special guests of the couple included grand­ parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zillgitt of Vanderbilt. Michele’s great-grandmother Mrs. Mildred Ewing, Aunt Betty Kost, sister Ronda Ann Philo, Shannon Tilley, Michael’s grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Siple and Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Messenger, and Jerry Schovan of Florida. The bride is a 1986 graduate of Maple Valley High School and has attended Daven­ port Business College. The groom also is a 1986 graduate of Maple Valley High School and has attended Lansing Community College. Michael is currently serving in the United States Navy at LeMoore Naval Air Force Sta­ tion, in Calif. The couple has made their home in LeMoore. Harrison-CIarkin announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hodges of Battle Creek are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lori Clarkin to Michael Har­ rison of Hastings. The bride-elect graduated from Hastings High School and is currently employed by the E.W. Bliss Co. She will be returning to Western Michigan University this fall. Her finance is lhe son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken­ neth Schutte of Hastings and Mr. Robert Har­ rison of Livermore. Calif. Michael graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School in 1979 and is attending Michigan Technological University, he will be graduating in May. A July wedding is being planned. Claudia Hammond and Bill Hoaglin Jr. were united in a double-ring ceremony March 14. 1987 at Woodgrove Parish Church of the Brethren in Coals Grove, with Jerry Miller performing the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Lyone and Joyce Hammond of Cloverdale Road. Hastings. The groom is lhe son of Bill and Frances Hoaglin Sr. of 2088 N. Broadway. Hastings. The bride, given in marriage by Leland Turner of Hastings, wore a gown with cathedral length train, and stand up neckline, trimmed in lace, lhe dress was adorned with pearl illusion front, waltz-length lacc veil with pearls spray handmade by mother of the groom. The bride carried a bouquet of silk orchids, roses, carnations and baby’s breath arranged with greenery and lace. The bouquet was furnished by the sister of the bride, LouAnn Case. The matron of honor was Eileen Feighncr of Nashville, who wore a full-length dress with wrist corsage. The best man was Patrick Lewis of Hastings oldest known friend of the groom, who wore a gray suit. Ushers were brother, brother-in-law and father of the groom. David Hoaglin, Dick Herbstreith, Bill Hoaglin Sr. A service of unity was performed with candles. The wedding march was performed by Dorothy McMillan. Other special music was performed by Bryce Feighncr, including "The Wedding Song” and "Forever” a song written by Bryce. A video of the wedding was taken by the bride’s sister. Linda Cole, of Jenison. A three-tier wedding cake was decorated with pink roses, the bottom layer was square with roses all around, with name of bride and groom in the middle. The second layer was round with roses. The top layer was heart-shaped with roses and a bride and groom on top. The cake was made by Bobbi Rousch of Hastings. Servers were Nancy Herbstreith. sister of the groom. La Shell Herbstreith. niece of the groom, David Hoaglin, brother of the groom, and Beverly Beak a friend. The wedding reception was held afterwards in the basement of the church. Nearly tOO people attended the wedding and reception. Out town guests were from Jenison and Muskegon. The bride and groom now reside at Thornapplc Lake Estates trailer park. Legal Notices Synopsis of ths REGULAR MEETING OF THE Prairieville Township Board Baker-Swinehart announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Richard 1. Baker of Delton and Mrs. Linda R. Swinehart of Pine Lake arc pleased to announce the engagement of their children DeEtte Irene Baker to Rodney Richard Swinchart, also the son of the late Roger F. Swinchart. DeEtte is a 1983 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, and is employed at Kesslers in Wayland. Rodney is a 1982 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, and attended KVCC. He is employed at United Technology in Plainwell. An Oct. 1 wedding is being planned. State of Mkhigae PtBWsCoert March 10. 1988 Approved budget amendments to Library and general funds. Adopted resolution opposing the elimination of the higher Medicaid reimbursement rote for Medical Care Facilities. Approved the appointment of Brian Tucker and Scott Hull as Reserve officers through 10-31-88 Approved the appointment of Donald and Ronald Herzog as probationary members of the Pine Lake Fire Department. Approved increase in the Sextons grave opening charge of $160.00. Approved 1988 summer recreational contract with Delton Kellogg School. Authorized Clerk to pay all March bills prior to next meeting. Approved to place o mllloge proposal on the Primary election ballot for a one-half mill increase for four years to be usea for Roods. Approved to ploce a millage proposal on the Primary election ballot for one mill for four years to be used for emergency equipment replacement. Approved increase In Building/Zoning Feo Schedule. Approved outstanding bills totaling 7.655.65. Janetie Emig. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Reck INMPDBtWT PROBATE File No. 88-19B86-IE Estate of Ruth E. Wolfe. Deceased. Social Security Number 376-22-0098 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 8850 Norris Rood. Delton. Ml 490*6 died 2/3/88. An instrument dated 2/3/78 has been admitted as lhe will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims ogoinst the estate will be barred unless presented within four months of the date of publication of this notice, or four months after the claim becomes due. whichever is later. Claims must be presented to the independent personal representative: Norman C. Wolfe. Jr.. 5130 Tilly Rood. St. Jospeh. Ml 490B5. Notice is further given that tne estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Charles C. Lundstrom Pl 6859 Warner. Norcross & Judd 900 Old Kent Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 616/459-6121 (3/17) 3/17 Apply for a MONEY KEY VISA from Hastings Savings and Loan Card showerplanned for Vera Beck’s 96th Hastings Savings and Loan now of­ fers you the MONEY KEV VISA card, a charge card that offers you more services. Vera Beck will be celebrating her 96th bir­ thday Monday, March 21. Cards or letter (no phone calls please) may be sent to her at 2895 E. Quimby Rd., Hastings. Her health is excellent and she en­ joys reading. Zoning Board ofAppeals changes meeting date The rescheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting of March 1. will meet March 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the city hall council chambers to hear the appeal of Dixie Britten/Ken Haight to convert a single family house back to a twofamily home at 438 E. Green St. 'lake advantage of unique MONEY KEY services. Apply now and your first year is FREE, after that the annual membership fee is only $15. Eveiy MONEY KEY VISA cardholder is entitled to a 25 day grace period on finance charges. When your balance is paid in full and the payment is posted to your account by the due date, you will pay no finance charge on purchases. Cash advances are available at both Hastings Savings and Loan offices and nation­ wide throughout 2,500 Automatic Teller Machines. A prepayment option allows you to pay ahead and reduce your monthly payments 4 MTF vrwA Herberts to observe 40th wedding anniversary The family of Dari and Gloria (Francisco) Herbert announces a 40th wedding anniver­ sary and ‘Welcome Home' celebration. The Herberts, of 6862 Herbert Rd., Delton, have recently returned from two years of mis­ sionary service at Tenwek Hospital, Kenya, East Africa. They have seven children and 12 grandchildren. An open house will be held Saturday, March 26, from 2-5 p.m., at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. All friends and relatives are invited. No gifts please. NUKfg Carpet & Upholstery i CLEANING $f A AV by Key Cleaning Service Complete Car Cleaning for up to three months al a time. Make all of your travel arrangements through a special agent and receive bonus points good for account credits or future travel. Stop in to Hastings Savings and Loan today and ask for your MONEY KEY VISA application. WASH & VAC.................... FREE ESTIMATES & INSURED 803 West State Street, Hastings 9:00 AM. to 5:00 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY 5 Years Experience in Berry County ft PHONE - 948-8381 SLOODf Hastings Savings &Loan Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924 "Moving into a new era of people serving people." 201 E. State St. Hastings, Ml (S1S) S4*-H*1 BRANCH OFFICE #02 Fourth Ava. Lake Odessa, Ml (Sit) 374-SS4# annual SYMPHONY QRCU&7RA POPS CONCERT Hubert-Balicki announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hubert of Hasting are proud to announce lhe engagement of । r daughter. Cynthia, to Christopher Ba- .Ki, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frances Ba-.-cLi of Waukesha. Wise. Cindy is a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School and will graduate in April from the University of Michigan School of Nursing. Chris is a 1983 graduate of Catholic Memorial High School of Waukesha and a 1987 graduate of the University of Michigan School of Business Administration. He is presently employed at D’Arcys Masius. Ben­ ton and Bowles of Bloomfield Hills. An Oct. 8 wedding is being planned. Printers and publishers ...from business cards to newspapers - Ph: 945-9554 1952 N. Broadway in Hastings Krouses to observe 25th wedding anniversary The children of Richard and Rebecca Krouse are pleased to announce their parents 25th wedding anniversary. Dick and Becky were united in marriage on Dec. 1, 1962. The open house will be held March 27. at 2 p.m. at the Hastings Community Building. Family, friends and neighbors are invited to attend. MAKCH z? 8-oo km. CeNTR/AL WDlTOHlUM HKTtNtf Ml �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 17, 1988 BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES Following are the most popular videocassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1988, Billboard Publications. Inc. Reprinted with permission. VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. “Lady and the Tramp" (Disney) 2. "Jane Fonda's Low Impact Aerobic Workout” (Lorimar) 3. “Callanetics" (MCA) 4. "Dirty Dancing” (Vestron) 5. 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"Roxanne" (RCA-Columbia) 11. “Lethal Weapon" (Warner) 12. “The Lost Boys" (Warner) 13. “Nadine" (CBS-Fox) 14. “The Secret of My Success" (MCA) 15. “Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise" (CBS-Fox) 16. “The Believers" (HBO) 17. "Outrageous Fortune" (Touchstone) 18. “Jaws The Revenge" (MCA) 19. "Hany and the Hendersons" (MCA) 20. "The Fourth Protocol" (Lorimar) Brought to you exclusively by... Music Center 130 W. State St., Downtown Hastings FREE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE___ Use our Convenient Court Street Entrance i r~~—i Ann Landers Reader responds to familiar letter Dear Ann Landers: As a woman who walked out on one man and was dumped by another, I fee! qualified to comment on your reply to "Undecided in Montana." Just because her husband (from whom she is separated) ends up in her bedroom when he comes to visit the kids docs not mean that the still cares for her and that there is hope for the marriage. Take it from me. Ann. what it real­ ly means is that lhe clown wants to have his cake and cal it, too. When a family man tells his wife that he is in love with somebody else, wants a divorce and moves out. she had better believe it’s all over. "Undecided” should make him stick to his decision. In the long run the cleanest breaks are the easiest. In both the cases I was involved in, the men went back to their wives and I was glad they did. It was lhe decent thing to do. Sign me Content in California. Dear Content: Your up-front confessions are refreshingly honest. I hope you have pro­ fited by what you have learned and made a good life for yourself. Contractor defends industry Dear Ann Landers: A Massachusetts reader asked, “What on earth is wrong with most repair people who come to do a job?" (She said they were irresponsible, forgetful, lazy, incompetent and poorly trained.) I would like to ask her this question: Did you try to save a buck by hiring the local yokel down the street, or the friend of a friend, or the guy who works out of the back of his pick-up truck? If so, it serves you right. They are the ones who give our industry a bad name. If you want high-grade work, call a reliable contractor. Of course, it will cost you more, but it will be worth it. Put stock in that old saying, "You get what you pay for." Another problem is those third-rate outfits that hire low-ballers because they can start work tomorrow, or they con the boss into believing they can keep costs down by not car­ rying insurance. Tell your readers who want Grade A work to contact their local trade associations, such as the National Association of Home Builders, or the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Associated Builders and Contrac­ tors. Also, it wouldn’t hurt to call the Better Business Bureau and the Chamber of Com­ merce and find out if the person they plan to hire is a member in good standing and what kind of performance record he (or she) has. Sign me - A Reader in Michigan. Dear Mich.: You told it like it is. and I thank you. 825%” INSURED CDs Dear Ann Ijinders: Regarding lhe dilenima: To take the cotton oui of th.- bottle of aspirin or leave it in: Take it nut. There is no ■'active ingredient" in aspirin, as your reader stated. The aspirin itself is combined with a filler. The cotton, if left in the bottle, will absorb moisture and hasten the breaking down of the tablet into the two substances from which it is made. P.S. If the aspirin smells like vinegar, it has decomposed. Don't use it. - S.M.. Chemistry Professor. Farmingdak, N.Y. Dear Professor: Thanks for the correct in­ formation. It arrived not a minute too soon. Conflicting theories on this subject were giv­ ing me a headache. Amateurs bother bands Dear Ann Landers: Many people register their gripes with you. and I'm sure it helps them feel better. More than that, it lets others know that what they arc doing may be annoy­ ing as the devil. Here’s mine: I have been a parr of a dance band for several years. I love my work, but our biggest problem is people who come up and say. "Would you mind if 1 did a few numbers with you? I'm a singer.” The situation is often embarrassing because more often than not the person can’t sing. We try to be tactful and say. “Wc really should rehearse together first." or "We may not be able to do the song in lhe key that is right for you." but they make real pests of themselves, especially if they’ve had a drink and get en­ couragement from friends or relatives. The absolute worst scene of all is when a mother or dad brings up a child and says. "Will you plcse give this kid a break? All he (or she) needs is a chance." Last week wc had three of those. When polite refusals don’t work. I’ve been tempted to say. "Would you ask a doctor if he would let you assist him with an operation or an undertaker if you could help him with the embalming?" Please. Ann Landers, do all of us in the business a favor and print this letter. I’ve never seen the problem in your column before, and it’s a real headache. - Sour Note in Wisconsin. Dear Sour Note: Here’s your letter, with a grace note from me. A simple solution would be to ask the would-be performer, “Do you have a union card.” Is daughter a car thief? Call Ftrst of Michigan Corporation UNU lachong* 1-600-321-4709 Nltoinlto.tl> Stock •Rote effective 3/15/88 All CDs ore FSLIC or FD<C Insured up to S 100.000 per client per depository institution. Dear Ann Landers: My 36-year-old divorced daughter and her children spent the holidays with me. During their visit, I learned some not-so-surprising news. My daughter admitted to me that for 20 years she has car­ ried a torch for her high school sweetheart. I was extremely fond of that young man and had hoped with all my heart that they would marry. When they broke up I wept. "A" and "D" have not seen each other for 15 years. Both have had unhappy marriages. 1 believe it was because they should have mar­ ried each other. “D” told me that she had written “A" several letters in the last five years, laying her cards on the table. He did not reply. A member of his family acknowledge his intention to respond and gave me the definite impression that he still cared for her. What can my daughter do to get this man to communicate? I am certain that nothing short of a direct and honest answer will resolve this problem. - A Mother in S. Carolina. Dear Mother: His failure to respond is in itself an answer. The literal translation is, "No interest." Hastings^ ( \~ wOB 7 / Kiwanis Club presents... 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Still stuck on old sweetie Dear Ann Landers: My husband (married 18 years) called me last night and said he had to work late and I shouldn't expect him home until after midnight. When he arrived at 1 a.m. he had two hickeys on his neck and scratches on his back. What would you think? - Reserving Judg­ ment in New York. Dear Reserving: I'd think the same as you. Drugs are everywhere. They ‘re easy to get. easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs and drug use. Ann Landers' newly revised booklet. “The Lowdown on Dope. " will give you the answers. Send $2.50 plus a self-addressed, stamped No. 10 envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Legal Notices State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 88-19910-SE Estate of MARY M. RYBISKI. Deceased Social Security Number 366-20-1551. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On April 15. 1988 at 10:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Gory R. Holman Judge of Probate, a hearing will be hold on the petition of Joseph J. Rybiski re­ questing that Joseph J. Rybiski be appointed Per­ sonal Representative of the estate of Mary M. Rybiski, deceased, who lived at 11682 Chief Noon­ day Road. Middleville, Michigan and who died November 6, 1987; and requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated June 21, 1977 be admit­ ted to probate. It also is requested that lhe heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the Personal Represen­ tative and to lhe Court on or before May 26. 1988. Notice is further given that lhe estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. March 10. 1988 Richard J. Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE S FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 616/945-3495 JOSEPH J. RYBISKI Personal Representative By: Richard J. Hudson 11682 Chief Noonday Rd. Middleville. Ml 49333 (3/17) Nonet OF PUBLIC HEARING Coeaty of Barry on Propoaod Spodal Um Roqaosts Notice Is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing, for Special Use requests on March 28. 1908 at 7:30 p.m. In the Court Room, second floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. Stale St., Hastings, Michigan. Case No. Sp. 4-88 Charles R. Eldred. At this hearing, the following described proper­ ty, located on 9760 Cox Rd., Bellevue, shall be con­ sidered as the site for the issuance of a Special Use permit to operate an antique shop in an outbuilding. Parcel 1: Commencing at lhe Northeast comer of the East % of the Northeast '/. of Sec. 14,; lhence East 82.5 ft.; thence South at right angles to the North line of sold Sec. 208.71 ft.; thence West, parallel to the North line of said Sec. 14. 208.71 ft.; thence North 208.71 ft.; thence East along the North line of sold Section, to the place of beginn­ ing. Assyria Twp. Parcel II: Commencing at a point 12 rods 10 ft. 6 inches South of a point 75 rods West of the Nor­ theast comer of Sec. 14,; thence South 12 rods 10 ft. 6 inches; thence West 12 rods 10 ft. 6 inches; thence North 12 rods 10 ft. 6 inches; thence East 12 rods 10 ft. 6 inches to the place of beginning. Assyria Twp. Cose No. Sp. 5-88 Pipe Supply Co. George W. Johnson, (owner). At this hearing, the following described proper­ ty. located on 7765 Highway M-66, Lake Odessa, shall be considered as the site for the issuance of a Special Use permit to expand a previously granted special use on 6-23-86 (eg. a water well hardware supply). A parcel of land in the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Sec. 1. described as: Com­ mencing at the East quarter post of sold Sec. 1. thence North 570 ft., thence West 175 ft., thence South to section quarter line, thence East on sold quarter line 1o said quarter post. Woodland Twp. Interested persons desiring Io present their views upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any physically disabled persons requir.ng barrier-free accommodations in order to par­ ticipate in the hearings, should contact the County Coordinators Office at 948-4812. The special use application are available lor public Inspections at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 117 S. Broadway. Hostings. Michigan during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Norval E. Thaler, Clerk Barry County - NOTICE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING The annual Township meeting will be held at the Prairieville Township Hall beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, 1988. In addition to other regular business, a budget covering the proposed expenditures and esti­ mated revenues of the Township shall be submit­ ted for public hearing pursuant to Act 34 of the Public Acts of 1963 as amended. Please take further notice that a copy of such budget is available for public inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 10115 S. Norris Road, during regular business hours. Janette Emlg, Clerk �The Hastings Banner — Thursday March 17. 1988 — Page 7 WAITRESS NEEDED MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT Very Competitive Rafes ' Covers Prescription Drugs & Excess Doctor Charges Medicare Won't Pay. Mornings and afternoons. Fullor part-time. C. Wendell Strickland 964-2069 S™ Dog ’n Suds Golden Rule Insurance "A" Rated (Excellent) John Ketchum Edward Sorenson Hastings Mutual make two promotions This old photo shows Pratt's log cabin on East State Street. Note the glass in front window and animal skin on side window. In (he Christmas Companion issue of the 1887 Banners was an article with a complete description of a log house, its construction and arrangement. Seldom can such a detailed account be found. It was written by Judge J.B. Julian, about his homestead in Wayne County. “The ordinary log cabin was about 18 feet square. In rare cases it contained more than one nx>m. as a general rule but one. It was built of round logs or poles, sometimes, though not often, dressed off with clapboard about four feet long, split out of oak timbers, which, instead of being naileu down, were kept at suitable distances apart by the use of small sticks of wood called "knees." The boards rested on logs extending from one end of the building to the other, each one ascending higher than its predecessor, as the gable went up. thus giving the roof the right pitch. These were called “ribs" except the one forming the apex of the roof, which was called the “ridge pole.” To prevent the first tier of boards from sliding off. there was placed on each side a split log for them to rest against called the “butting pole". These rested on the ends of logs projecting out from the comers of the house, called “eaves bearers." When any floor other than that provided by nature was used, it was made of large slabs, split out of poplar or ash trees, and dressed off on one side as smoothly as was practical with a broad ax. This was called a "puncheon" floor and was at first confined to families of aristocratic pretension, but gradually came in­ to general use. There was but one door, the shutter to which was made of clapboards and hung on wooden hinges, with a latch on the inside of the same material to which was attached a leather string, which, through a small aper­ ture in the shutter, was made to hang inviting­ ly on the outside; the truest indication of ge­ nuine hospitality being that fact that “the latch siring was out.” Generally, there was one window, made by cutting out the upper and under halves of two neighboring logs, and filling the space made vacant with greased paper, often such as had been written on at school (animal skins were also used for window panes.) The lower part of the chimney was built of thick hewed pieces of timber, or heavy slabs, lined on the inside with a thick coat of clay, of which material the hearth was also made. The upper part was built of small split pieces of timber about the size of a common lath, and mortar made of clay and straw, the inside be­ ing smoothed off with the hands of the builder so as to cover up the wood as far as possible. It was a nice job to build one of these chimneys, and the man who succeeded well in it became a considerable man in lhe communi­ ty. and exceedingly popular with the women, who were then, as now. bitterly opposed to “smokey chimneys." The openings between the wall logs were stopped with small pieces of split timber call­ ed “chinks" to which was added mortar made of common clay, put on with the hands of the worknun. No cabin was ever considered finished until it was “chinked" and "daub­ ed". Not a brick, nail, plank, glass or shingle was used in one of these early homes of our forefathers, and such as thing as paint or wall paper was not dreamed of. The internal Tilling up was quite as economical and igenious. On one side of the spacious fireplace, just under the window was set a small table, sometimes brought by the family from their old home, but generally made on the spot out of slabs and clapboards attached to each other. A few shelves in the opposite comer answered the purpose of the cupboard in which to put away the "pewter" ware. Near the door, perhaps at the side of the window, was suspended a piece of paper pasted on the wall, a very useful and in­ genious contrivance pronounced “huzzeff" in which were stuck the pins and needles of the family, and in the capacious pocket of which the entire family of combs, big and little, coarse and fine, together with an endless variety of their small "traps." were deposited. Above this, in exceptional cases where the parties were rich, a small looking glass was perched.. in most cases there were three beds in the room, in which there was no partition, one in each comer with its feet toward lhe fireplace, and one placed crosswise between them. On the wall behind the beds was hung the entire wearing apparel of lhe family, from the oldest to the youngest, including.that of the daughter whose claim to the favpr of the young genii' men depended on the extent of their warerobe. as well as the spun wool, and flax of which they could boast, all of which, suspended from the joists above, their judicious mothers proudly exhibited to the ad­ miring gaze of their suitors as so many evidences of their matrimonial fitness. These were sensible mothers. Of course their daughters did not remain long in the market. Just over the door rested the much needed rifle; and on a rack suspended from the joists in front of the fireplace were hung up to dry any quanity of Yankee pumpkins, (squash) cut out in rings, resembling miniature wagon wheels, without the hubs or spokes. In the “loft" as it was called, were stored away ie sage and catnip of the women and the hickt y nuts and walnuts of the children. On the out­ side wall were stretched the skins of diverse “varmints," and lhe chimney comer, under a few projecting boards, the plows and gear were laid away to rest. Though this description is believed to be a fair one of this class of pioneer homes through the west, it is taken from one erected by my parents near Centerville, in Wayne County. The log cabin was an unpretentious home. It was the best, however, the pioneer, at the time, could command, and he was content. It was no place for the exhibition of pride or style. Neither was rated very high in these early homes of our ancestors. Combining the parlor, sitting room, bedroom, dining room and kitchen in one room, it was sufficient for all purposes. If a neighbor family was to be entertained there was ample room, and all were made welcome. If there was to be a log rolling or com husking, the whole neighborhood turned out. including the women, who went to help cook, and the room was ample. If there was to be a wool picking or quilting, to which the men were sometimes invited, especially the young and unmarried ones, the room was abundant nnd everything was just lovely." John Ketchum and Edward Sorenson have received promotions at Hastings Mutual In­ surance Co.. President Charles Johnston has announced. Ketchum assumes the newly created posi­ tion of vice president of sales, and Sorenson now holds the position of marketing manager. Ketchum will have executive responsibility for Hastings Mutual's marketing and under­ writing activities. He joined Hastings Mutual in August 1972 and has served as vice presi­ dent of marketing. A graduate of Oklahoma State University. Ketchum is a certified insurance counselor. He is a member of the Hastings Rotary Club and a past chairman of the Barry County Red Cross and Hastings Junior Achievement. Ketchum and his wife. Maureen, have two sons. John Jr. and Brian. Sorenson, in his new position, will be responsible for the company's marketing and agency efforts. He is a graduate of Siena Col­ lege in New York and also is a certified in­ surance counselor. His work experience includes several years as a commercial lines underwriter and a marketing field representative. Most recently Sorenson served as Indiana regional marketing manager. Sorenson and his wife. Sally, have two sons. Tom and Eric. They will be relocating to the Hastings area. Patrick's Day Party! Viking Corp., of Hastings won an AdAward in pro­ gressive architecture's 13th Annual Advertising Awards presentation for their adver­ tisement "Here's a sprinkler you can look up to." Adver­ tising Bureau. Grand Rapids, is their agency. Presentation of awards took place in January at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Over 650 advertisements, full page or larger, placed in P/A between January und December 1987. were judged by a panel of four architec­ tural professionals from across the country. The judging took place in Nov. 1987 in Connecticut. Fifty-one advertisements were chosen as winners. Ads were judged for impact, informa­ tion. design quality, and recognition of specifiers’ in­ terests. Progressive Architec­ ture instituted this awards competition in an effort to continually improve the com­ munication effectiveness of architectural advertising. 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March 17, 1988 Saxons ready for regional action; Brown cracks 2,000-point mark For the sixth time in seven years. Hastings geared up for a regional basketball tourna­ ment this week. The Saxons were to have knocked heads with Eaton Rapids last night in a first round game at Lansing Eastern. The survivor plays the winner of tonight's East Grand Rapids (21-1) versus Ionia (12-10) in Saturday's 2 p.m. championship game. Neither Ionia or East Grand Rapids are strangers to the Saxons this season. Hasting? topped Ionia 78-67 on Dec. 8 while losing to Pioneers 87-74 on Feb. 16. Hastings coach Denny O'Mara has every respect for East and Ionia, both of which are on rolls. The Pioneers have won 20 straight games while Ionia became tremendously im­ proved the second half of the year when in­ jured catalyst Matt Hofcamp returned from knee surgery. O'Mara said the play of his team hasn't ex­ actly been downtrodden. Hastings took a sixgame winning streak into the Eaton Rapids contest. "I don't know if we're any more up now (han we've been at any lime this year.'' he said. "Wc played pretty consistent the whole season. You just have to be prepared to deal with all kinds of things at this point in the season." Hofcamp. Ionia’s 6-9 senior center, was a likely all-state candidate before undergoing reconstructive knee surgery prior to the season. He teams with senior forward Frank Ciangi and senior guard Mark Hagerty to form a deadly trio for the Bulldogs. Hagerty had 20 points and Chngi 11 in their first meeting with Hastings. East Grand Rapids has been among the top five Class B teams in the stale all season. After splitting their first two games, the Pioneers have rattled off 20 straight wins. "They're still the best team we’ve played this season," said O'Mara. “They have five very good athletes." O'Mara said his team will have to do a few things differently if it is to upset the Pioneers. “Wc can’t get in a running game with them. You just can’t do it." he said. "If you do, you’re in deep trouble." The East trio of Jason Quinn, Joe Middleton ancT Andrew Pillsbury tallied 65 of the Pioneers' 87 points in their win over Hastings. Meanwhile, while the Saxons seek the school’s second ever regional title, senior standout Mike Brown is attempting to creep up on the state's all-time scoring list. With a fourth quarter free throw against Middleville in last Wednesday's district semi­ final. Brown became the 13th player in the state's history to score 2.000 points. Follow­ ing a 28-point district final against Delton. Brown's total of 2.032 points ranks him 12th on the all-time scoring list with a chance to move up as high as sixth. Rick Baillcrgcon of Maple City Glen Lake tossed in 2,144 points to rank sixth on the list. Depending, of course, on how far Hastings travels in the tournament. Brown would need 112 points to pass Baillergcon. Brown has better odds of becoming the 15th player in state history to score 800 points in a single season. Prior to Eaton Rapids. Brown had scored 776 points in 23 games. The 6-3 senior tallied 527 points as a sophomore and 729 as a junior. Despite his third outstanding varsity season. O’Mara questions whether Mike has received lhe same degree of media attention his brother Mark received. "Mike gets a lot of press locally, but state­ wide he doesn't get the press Mark did,” says O’Mara. One of the most impressive aspects of Brown’s season is that he was still able to im­ prove his senior year over a fine junior campaign. “He shot better, his shot selection was bet­ ter and he rebounded better,” said O'Mara. "You’ve just come to expect certain things out of Mike." The 2,000 Club Hastings basketball coach Denny O'Mara accepts the district champion trophy from Hastings High Principal Steve Harbison. Sports Players who scored 2,000 or more points in their Michigan high school careers with their senior season, career points, total games and career average: NAME, SCHOOL SEASON Jay Smith, Mio AuSable 78-79 84*85 86-87 64-65 82-83 76-77 64-65 60-61 65-66 65-66 86-87 84-88 76-77 Mark Macon, Sag Buena Vista Richie Jordan, Fennville Antoine Joubert, Detroit SW Rick Baillergeon, Mpl Cty Glen Lk Dorn Jacobettl, Neg’nee St. Paul Jim Manning, Trout Creek Don Reid, Flint St. Mary Bob Gale, Trout Creek Mark Gerber, Alanson Mike Brown, Hastings Earvin Johnson, Lansing Everett Former Hastings cage s^ar Mark Brown congratulates current star and brother Mike on his 2,000th career point. (Photo by Mike Hook.) Pl 3. G AVG 2*841 98 2^0 2,208 2,208 2,144 2,140 2,137 2,121 2,086 2,058 2,032 2,012 104 71 96 100 89 84 84 88 88 70 78 31J 23.0 21.4 24.0 25.4 25.3 23.7 23.4 29.0 25.8 Brown, Gee on all-league League champion Hastings placed a pair of players on the 11-member Twin Valley all­ league basketball team. Seniors Mike Brown and Kent Gee. large factors in the Saxons' 11-1 league champion team, head the select team. It was the third time Brown has been named to the team. Joining Brown and Gee on the first team arc Jason Devine and Bruce Schroeder of Mar­ Second Chamber bowling tourney set for weekend ‘Pay for participation’ is option if millage fails by Steve Vedder The Hastings High School sports program will be radically altered if voters turn down the school system’s request for a 4.18 millage increase on March 28. If the millage proposal fails, the school system will be forced to cut all sports funding and adopt a “pay for participation" policy, said Hastings Superintendent Carl Schoessel. The exact outline of the program, including the amount of fees, arc yet to be determined, he said. Currently, the school system budgets S 106.544 to athletics — less than one percent of the entire system’s budget — for lhe fun­ ding of 35 teams from the middle school through varsity levels. The funding of sports is part of $796,958 worth of cuts the system would be forced to make if the millage request fails. Other cuts, in addition to laying off 24 teachers, include reducing the school day by one hour, eliminating library sen ices, and cutting back or eliminating counseling ser­ vices at the secondary and elementary levels. A complete list of cuts prepared by Schoessel will be formally finalized by the Hastings Board of Education at its next meeting, March 21. Schoessel said "pay for participation" is currently legal in Michigan after the East Jackson school system won a decision on the matter in lhe court of appeals. The court ruled that pay for participation is legal provided fees were reasonable, the system had difficulty in funding sports and if the system accounted for hardship cases where players couldn’t afford to pay any fee. Boosters offer financiai support to school board of dMpam proframa. “Whet we really want ii to support the total athletic program," uid Youngs. “Our thrust ktodo what we canto The Hayings Athletic Boasters will help Ite board of education in any capacity if the March 28 millage fails and a pay-forparticipation program is instituted, says the organization's president. Steve Youngs said the boosters currently have a committee working with the board of; i education on any assistance the group can of­ fer if the millage fails. Superintendent Cart Schoessel has announced numerous. bud^ cuts — pending board approval — if millage fails,, including tire $106,544 athlo program. "We’ll take the lead from the board," said Youngs, whose group usually raises between 57,000 and $8,000 in submarine sandwich sales each year. The 400-membcr club an­ nually purchases equipment for needy teams, runs tournaments and organizes the printing program, M money to keep in paying participation fees, and continue to purchase equipment. Youngs doesn't underestimate the role of athletics in a school system. “Academics go hand-in-hand and help supr port athletics in schools," Mid Youngs. "We'fl do aU we can to maintain high Kalamazoo Wings How to become 5-minute quick­ change artist HOCKEY 'Wafc/i our Future Stars" Thurs., March 17th 7th Annual St. Patrick's Day Game Green ice, green beer. Sponsored in pari by Flipse. Wed., March 23rd Wacky Wednesday (All Seats $3.00) Friday, March 25th Golf Tee Night — White They Last — Sat., March 26th Wings Kite Night — While Supply Lasts - The decision was appealed, but the Michigan Supreme Court refused to hear the case. Schoessel, who calls pay for participation a "contingency plan" if the millage fails, said tentative plans call for fees to be assessed equally among middle school through varsity teams, though Twin Valley commitments make fielding varsity teams a number one priority. Also under the Hastings plan, fees for lesser or non-revenue sports would equal the major revenue sports such as football and boys basketball. Schoessel stressed that the list of potential cuts throughout the system has not been assigned a priority. He doesn't, for instance, rank the system's sports program to be any more or less important lhan other programs which could be affected by budget cuts. "We want to continue all the services we can for the young people in this community," he said. “Wc want to protect the basic interest programs. I'm not saying sports is more im­ portant than, say, field trips. We want to offer a quality education experience and sports is a part of that.” Neither Schoessel nor Hastings Athletic Director Bill Karpinski embrace the idea of pay for participation, but they said the school system’s options are limited. "The reaction I’ve had is that they (the public) are pleased the opportunity will be available,” Schoessel said. “It’s better than more fundraising. “Our experience is that people will pay to have their children participate." Karpinski agrees that a pay for participation shall and Tim Hilldcbrand of Sturgis. Named to the second team were Chad Walker of Lakeview, Scott Edinger of Mar­ shall. Craig Winbigler of Coldwater. Todd Moran of Harper Creek. Pat Klein of Sturgis and Kevin Miller of Albion. Hastings Rob Longstreet was among the honorable mention picks. program is more agreeable than no athletics at all. "If we want spoils wc have to pay one way or another,"hc said. Karpinski, however, notes far-reaching repercussions in the athletic program in­ cluding a loss of four coaches through staff reductions, as well as a lackadaisical attitude toward sports by the students. “I’m not enthusiastic with paying, totally," Karpinski said. “It’s going to hurt some kids. How much, 1 don't know. Who knows*? No matter what, though, some kids aren't going to go out. "It’s not the best way. but it’s better than nothing." Schoessel said the board will make the final decision as to how the play for participation fees will be divided. He believes the fairest way would be to treat the revenue sports the same as non-rcvcnuc and the varsity sports the same as middle school. "We want to treat it fairly," he said. “Wc want to provide the same opportunity to the athlete who plays in a low revenue sport as opposed to the one who plays in a program where the equipment costs a lot." Taking into account what parents could v ind up paying in participation fees. Schoessel said the public — at least athletical­ ly — should balance those numbers against their tax increase in a millage. He suggests the figures may reflect some surprising answers. "I think the average family may pay more this way (pay for participation) than if the millage passed,” he said. The second annual Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Bowling Tournament will be held March 19-20 at the Hastings Bowl. The tournament, open to both men and women, features 51.050 in prizes including $400 for first place and $200 for the runnerup position. The cost is $30 plus $3 for an optional “in­ surance" format. A bowler can purchase in­ surance whereby his worst game on Saturday only can be discounted. Participants will bowl three games on Saturday with the top 20 placers bowling again Sunday at noon. The final five then vie for the top prize money. To be eligible, a bowler must carry a 199 average or less or 80 percent of last year’s highest average. Entry forms can be picked up at the Hastings Bowl or the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information call 945-2454. SCOREBOARD YMCA Youth Council's Adult Indoor Soccer Standings WLT Blue..........................................................10-2-0 Red............................................................ 9-2-1 Yellow.......................................................3-7-2 White.......................................................0-11-1 Results Birr 16 vs. White 1: Red 7 vs. Yellow 7. • NOTICE • Nominating Petitions for the Annual School Board Election of the Hastings Area School System are available at the Administration Office, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. Last day for filing Nominating Petitions Is April 11, 1988. Patricia L. Endsley, Secretary Hastings Area School System Board of Education HOME SCHEDULE FOR MARCH Just becon»e the proud owner of a Joi tn Deere 200 Series Lawn and Garden Tractor! You can attach (or detach) implements in five minutes. Stop in today and see how easy it is. ■ Mower, front Made, snow thrower and tiller change without tools ■ Heavier implements roll on convenient transport wheels SUN. MON. WED. KHURSJ SAT. NOTICE ABSENTEE BALLOTS Special School Election ticket prices ... ’6.50 and ’5.5C Sunday Games at 4:00 p.m. _AII Others 7:00 p.m. — MARCH 28, 1988 Available at the Hastings Area Schools — Administration Office, 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. Call or write for applications for absent voters Ballot. Final application date March 26, 1988, 2:00 p.m. TICKET INFO. 616-345-51 OlW THORNAPPLE VALI Wings Stadium 1690 Bodford Rd.. (M-37) Hoilingi • 616-945-9526 W IflG 36oo van Rick Dr. Kalamazoo ... f Minnesota North Stars Patricia L. Endsley, Secretary Hastings Area School System Board of Education Soccer ends The four-team YMCA high school soccer league ended recently with the West Germany team being crowned as champions. The co-ed league featured 40 players who played once a week for five weeks. Doug Mepham supervised the league play. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 17. 1988 — Page 9 Bowling results Thursday A.M. Wednesday P.M. Mace's Pharmacy 66-46. Nashville Locker 616-506, Miller Carpels 60-52. M&M's 596-526, Hair Care Center 586-536, Handy's Shirts & Things 55-57. Gillons Con­ struction 54 'A-57 6, Friendly Home Parties 536-586, Lifestyles 536-586. Valley Real­ ty 52'6-596, Varney's Stables 49-63. Art Meade 486-636. High Game and Series - R. Rine 210-215-564. M. Snyder 202-540. L. Barnum 194-539. C. Wilcox 200-511. F. Schneider 201-490. O. Gillons 203-492. B. Handy 181-464, J. Gibbons 154-395. T. Owen 151-402, D. Lawrence 139-367. B. Moody 195. M. Garrett 186, M. Harvath 178. N. Wilson 175. B. Smith 175. C. Trumbull 179-104, V. Slocum 173. C. Watson 169, D. Brewer 158-443. Thomapple Manor 63. Just Ourselves 62, Leftovers 56, Silk Screen 56. Nash Locker 55, Keelers Apts. 53, Hummers 5214, Varneys 51, Slow Pokes 50. Bosleys 48, Razors Edge 46, Hast. Family Denistry 45, Wcltons 45. Kaiser Seed 4114, Kloostermans 39. Krcative Komers 37. Good Games - S. Mogg 195, D. Keeler 171, A. Eaton 164, R. Girrbach 175, F. Ruthruff 178, P. Croninger 170, M. Garrett 199, K. Forman 194, S. Johnson 179, O. Gillons 180, L. Davis 137, L. Docktcr 147, P. Hamilton 189, C. Lawrence 124, I. Ruthruff 180, M. Stcinbrechcr 160, S. Nolen 149, C. Benner 168. High Series and Games - B. Moody 259-683, L. Stamm 189-494, S. Peake 217-507, S. Knickerbocker 149^46, P. Godbey 148-427, A. Preston 114-319. Bowlerettes J&G Stockfarm 70-34. Cascade Home Imp. 6314-4014, Nashville Auto 63-41, Hastings Bowl 60-44, Gutter Dusters 55-49, Hair Care Center 56-48, Kent Oil 556-486. Hecker Ins. 52-48, DJ Electric 52-48, Ewing Well Drilling 49-55, DeLongs Bait & Tackle 47-57. Carl's Super Mkl. 4414-5916, Pioneer Apts. 43-57, Flexfab 43-61, Mathews 4014-6314, Thomapple Manor 39-65. High Gaines and Series - T. Christopher 210-587, M. Garber 204-494, S. Pennington 188-492, D. Coenen 191-542, B. Hathaway 173-488, T. Westbrook 186-531, N. Taylor 185-498, M. Ellisworth 169-479, S. Jackson 181-531. High Games - L. Trumble 182, H. Coenen 188, G. Potter 161, M. Westbrook 166, B. Stuart 182, M. Seramlin 211, T. Decker 164, J. Smith 183, L. Elliston 203, K. Aspinail 161, K. Fowler 173, C. Simon 134, D. Reid 173. Monday Mixers Andrus of Hastings 63-41, Girrbachs 63-41. Michelob 6014-4314, Bob's Restaurant 596-446, Hastings Flower Shop 57-47, River Bend Travel 56-48, Deweys Auto Body 536-506, Sir N Her 526-516. Mirrors Im­ age 49-55, Cinder Drugs 4316-6014, Hollenbeck Cleaners 45-59, Circle Inn 436-606, Hastings Bowl 41-63, Art Meade Sales 39-65. High Game and Series - S. Knickerbocker 201-507, M. Wieland 182-523, A. Swanson 166. S. Nevins 168. S. Nash 160, P. Castleberry 177, D. Murphy 170, B. Anders 200-535. L. Ruthruff 180, P. Snyder 169. Y. Markley 166, M. Garrett 193, J. Hamilton 167, B. Psalmonds 158, J. Blough 184, M. Hollenbeck 173. D. Kelley 200, S. Hanford 184, B. Eckert 167. B. Whitaker 198, R. Perry 176, J. MacKenzie 156, H. Service 167, D. Flohr 181, J. Solmes 179, D. Loftus 176. Thursday Angels Clays Dinner Bell 73-31, McDonalds II 70-34. F.O.C.S. 52-52, Cove Distributing 51-53. Stefanos 50-54, Outward Appearance 48-56, McDonalds 1 yi'A-fsft'A, Hastings City Bank 34'6-69'6. Good Games - T. Keller 184. L. Apsey 213, C. Cuddahce 192-498, K. Barnum 155-433, L. Watson 168. G. Denny 158, P. Wilson 159. P. Miller 150, E. Gray 155-417, R. Cole 163-441. P. Cook 141, J. Jarvcs 122. K. Hayward 157, B. Woltjer 145-374, N. McDonald 163, J. Joseph 180, C. Williams 164-453, T. Daniels 189-532, J. Blough 200, L. Tilley 232-572. Sunday Night Mixed Gutterdusters 73-35, Family Force 68-48, Hooter Crew 66'6-45'6. Sex Pins 63-49, Elbow Benders 61-51, White Lightning 60-52, A-Tcam 59-53, Something Natural 56-56, Chug-A-Lugs 55-57. Sandbaggers 55-57, Unpredictables 54-62, Greenbacks 496-626, Detroiters 48'6-63'6, Really Rottens 47'6-64'6. Mas & Pas 47'6-60'6. Pin Busters 466-656. Get-Along-Gang 41-71. Women’s High Game and Series - B. Moody 189-518. L. Tillev 187-516, V. Prish 201, D. VanCampen 193, S. Hanford 178, M.K. Snyder 173, V. Miller 166, S. Neymeyer 159, L. Homing 147, A. Ward 145, T. Ray 137. Men’s High Game and Series - M. Tilley 212-598, B. Martz 198-582, D. Ogden 193-535. T. Zylstra 179-516, E. Bchmdt 191-514, G. Snyder 203-514, C. Haywood 203-512, S. Goodenough 176-505, D. Welsch 199-503. R. Bowmen 180-502, W. Hass 201, R. Neymeyer 183, M. Cole 183, C. Wilson 181. D. Goodenough 175, B. Cantrell 173. R. Ward 172, E. Kelley 170, R. Allen 170. Words for the Ys Family Fun Nite On Friday, Feb. 5, from 6:45-8:45 p.m., the YMCA-Youth Council will be sponsoring its first family fun nite at lhe Hastings High School gym. Activities will include, volleyball, basketball, rollerskating and skateboarding (bring your own equipment), tumbling, crafts and old time movies. The cost for the evening is $2 per family with crafts costing .25 each. Children must be ac­ companied by at least one parent. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. Youth Outdoor Soccer The YMCA-Youth Council are now taking registrations for the spring and fall outdoor soccer season. The spring season will begin the week of April 17 and end on Saturday, May 14. The fall season will start on Sept. 12 and end on Oct. 15. The program is open to any boy or girl who will be in Kindergarten through eighth grade next year (fall of 1988). Games will be played Saturdays and Wednesdays in the spring and on Saturdays only in the fall. Games will be played in Tyden Park, the New Fish Hatchcry Park, and in Nonhcastems upper and lower fields. The cost of the program is $15 and includes participation for both seasons, a team shirt, a patch (for the fall) and a certificate for the spring. Scholarships are available by calling Die YMCA office. To participate all players are requirui to return the registration form that your child brought home from school. Addi­ tional forms can be obtained from the YMCA office. All registrations must be returned no later than March 5. _ Those registering after the deadline will be put on a wailing list until space becomes available. All registrations must be sent to: YMCA. P.O. Box 252. Hastings. MI. There will be a required parents meeting on Saturday, March 19. at 10 a.m. in room 185 of the Jr. High for parents of new soccer players. For more information, please call the YMCA at 945-4574. YMCA Camp Algonquin It begins the moment you arrive-challcnge in a world of excitement and adventure. It developes through being on your own and learning responsibility for yourself and your cabin mates. It grows into lifelong friendships through wonderful experiences as you strive to understand your own hidden strengths. YMCA Camp Algonquin brings together boys and girls of many backgrounds under training and caring leadership using Christian values as a basis for our program design. Our objective is to provide each camper with a safe, fun and memorable experience that aids in lhe development of self-worth, belonging, accomplishment, respect for others, cooperative spirit, nature appreciation and friendships. Our promise at YMCA Camp Algonquin is quality—no excuses. It is our committment to provide a positive, self esteem building ex­ perience for your child that helps him or her recognize self worth and develop a sense of responsibility. Camp Algonquin has camping programs (both thy and resident experiences) for boys and girls ages 6-14. For a detailed brochure, call the YMCA at 945-4574. Bolivia topic of Kiwanis Friday travelogue film Hastings Kiwanis Club’s Travel Series will return to Central Auditorium for the 7 p.m. Friday, March 18 film featuring Sian Walsh presenting “Discover Bolivia.** South America's forgotten state, Bolivia, high in the Andes, has long been bypassed by casual travelers. Now a new travel film, "Discover Bolivia” penetrates the mountain barriers and shows a colorful, exciting land. Often called the "Tibet of the Americas,” Bolivia is part Arctic tundra and part tropical forest. It is a vest pocket edition of the world's climates. Bolivia had its moment in cinema history when Hollywood dramatized the story of Local Birth Announcements ITS A GIRL Karl and Michelle Schwartz of Hastings, March 8. 1:01 a.m., 8 lbs., 14'6 ozs. Earl aid Michele Wilcox of Delton, March 14. 1:09 p.m., 9 lbs., 86 ozs. Theresa and Mark Farrell of Lake Odessa, March 15, 9:49 a.m., 5 lbs., 56 ozs. rrs a boy Mark Myers and Barbara Lee Miller of Vermontville, March 8, 3:50 a.m., 9 ** Dan Laverty and Cheri Trowh- gt of Nashville, March 14, 2:30 a.m.. ” tbs.. 66 “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid." His wild west escape to out-of-the-way Bolivia and the hit song, “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head,” made the movie a winner. In the travelogue, “Discover Bolivia,” the winning combination is authentic Andean music and true-life cinema adventure riding the steam train, Patagonia Express; watching construction of "balsa boats" on Lake Titicaca; seeing sleek rare Vicuna above lhe Andean treeline; pondering the mystery of pre-Inca temples at Tiahuanaco; trekking mountain peaks; visiting Chapaya llama herders near desolate Lake Poopo; gathering coca leaves, “green gold" of lhe Ungas; and following lhe trail of silver in Spanish colonial "Upper Peru,” Bolivia. Sun reflects off lhe treacherous labyrinth of Andean peaks. The antique DC-3 takes viewers over the razorlike peaks into a valley of green, hedge-hopping into history on the last flight to Tipuani on a bend of a gold-rich river. Tomorrow they’ll dig up the sold run­ way in search of gold. These are the events in this newest travelogue on South America. The film journey explores the high plain “altiplano” of Bolivia where Aymara culture first discovered the freeze-dry process still in use today. Hundreds of years before the Spanish explorers, the daily freezc-and-thaw cycle in the dry atmosphere at 13,000-foot altitude was used to preserve potatoes. This remote strange land is the original home of the potatr. Here, too. roam the American camel Stan Walsh — the llama — indispensable to survival they provide transportation, wool, fuel and food. "The land and the llama provide what we need. Without them we are nothing.” Aymara leaders say. Fiestas and colorful costumes blend with scenic grandeur to make “Discover Bolivia" a rare armchair adventure. HOPE TOWNSHIP - ANNUAL MEETING Poplin & Coordinating Stripes CROSS STITCH FABRICS UPTOWN CLEANERS PICKUP STATION • In stock Patterns l/3 Off Thru April 12th 218 E. State Street East of Michigan Ave. In Hastings • 945-9673 OPEN. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5:30 pm Friday 'til 7 p.m. NOTICE is hereby given that the ANNUAL TOWNSHIP MEETING will be held SATUR­ DAY, MARCH 26,1988,10:00 A.M. at the HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL located on M-43. In addition to regular business, the annual financial report and proposed budget for 1988-89 fiscal year will be submitted for consideration and public hearing. The proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Township Hall during regular business hours. Shirley R. Case, Hope Township Clerk 948-2464 Tuesday Night Marshs Refrigeration 32-12. Razor's Edge 30-14. Formula Realty 29-15, Floral Design 246-206. Consumers Concrete 23-21. Variety Shoppe 23-21, Riverbend Travel 23-21. Neil’s Restaurant 18-26. Hallifax Ser­ vices 18-26. Lewis Realty 176-236. Woodland Sales & Service 14-30. CJ’s 13-31. Men High Game - P. Scobey 219, J. Vlick and N. Sinclair 202, D. Hoffman 197. D. En­ dres 194, G. Hause 190. B. Lake 189. B. Ruthruff 188, C. Wilson 185. R. Eaton 180. T. Martinez 175. J. Wilbur 172. G. Adkins 158, C. Converse 151. Women High Game - G. Buchanan 207, B. Wilkins 182, E. Johnson 180. C. Haupt 177. D. Hoffman 173, P. Lake 170. I. Ruthruff 165, J. Smith 158, D. Service 154. L. Ca.4! 148. Splits - R. Hause 3-6-7-10. Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL February 22, 1988 Common Council met in regular session in the City Council Chambers. City Hall. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. February 22. 1988 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. Present at roll call were: Jasperse, Miller. Spencer. Walton, White, Campbell. Cusack. Fuhr. Moved by Miller, supported by Fuhr that the minutes of the February 8. meeting be approved os read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Invoices read: Haviland Products Co. $2,252.00, Marblehead Lime 1.797.14,1,187.11), International Salt Co. -2,388.77, 1.201.66). Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the above invoices be approved as read. Yeas: Fuhr, Cusack, Campbell. White, Walton, Spencer, Miller, Jasperse. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Campbell that March 6-12, be proclaimed as Girl Scout Week, in Hastings and the proclamation be signed by the Mayor. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Cai.’ed. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Miller that the re­ quest of the Hastings Area Schools to use the city voting machines for their Special Education on March 28, 1988 be approved. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Spencer that the request of the Hastings Area Schools elementary grades by David Arnold. Principal to use the Fish Hatchery Park on Friday, May 20 for a student art fair, with a rain dole of May 26, be approved under the direction of the Director of *he Public Services. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Councilman Spencer updated the Council on the progress of the Downtown Parking matter and staled that Jim Brown is working on putting lhe point system together for the business's put together by Williams & Works and just needs dollar figures to see how much to raise. Moved by White, supported by Walton that the request of Rita 8 Marlin Walters to purchase City land on Hammond Rd. North of lhe Knights of Col­ umbus for a tree farm as a retirement project be denied at this time os recommended by the City Property Committee. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Councilman Miller reported that the City representatives hod met with Rutland Township, their attorney, and engineer and hod discussed the extension of the City sewer into the township. Another meeting is scheduled for March 2), 1988 with the township and city representatives. Moved by Cusack, supported by Jasperse that the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the collection of 6 of lhe Hastings Area Public Schools summer property tax al $1.51 per parcel and the Barry Intermediate Schools summer property tax at $.16 per parcel, the same as last year. Yeas: Jasperse, Miller. Spencer, Walton, White, Campbell. Cusack. Fuhr. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Miller that the annual report presented by Joe Rahn from the Joint EDC be received and placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent. None. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that the City of Hostings exchange Mayors with Dowagiac the week of May 22-28. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that the junior members of council plan Mayor Ex­ change day. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusack that the Police Report for January be received and plac­ ed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Mayor Gray reported that Milton Buehler is working in the Assessor’s office and the assessing went to Monotron today. Councilman Miller stated that Ordionce 132 on lhe Outdoor Nature Area In Section 5 para. 3, covered the question of cutting of trees in the nature area. Several trees hod been marked and not one seems to know who is doing it. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusack to ad­ journ at 8:10 p.m. Read and approved; Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk 3/17 State ol Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE New tax rules tor dependents offered "Many parents and children will be affected by changes in the tax law regar­ ding taxes of children and other dependents." said IRS District Director John Hummel. The IRS says its Publication 929. "Tax Rules for Children and Dependents.” is a handy guide to help parents and children understand the new law. As a result of the 1986 Tax Reform Act. many children who have never filed tax returns before may have to do so and may also have to pay tax for the first time beginning in 1987. the IRS says. Under the new rules, any individual who can be claimed as a dependent on anther's tax return generally must file an income tax return if he or she has any investment income, such as interest or dividends, and that income, plus any wages, will be more than $500. Beginning in 1987, no per­ sonal exemption is allowed to a taxpayer who can be claim­ ed by another taxpayer. Publication 929 explains this rule, as well as rules that limit the standard deduction and re­ quire tax filing for children and dependents. It also discusses a new method of taxing children under the age of 14 who have investment income of more than $1,000. The publication answers questions parents may have and gives examples that il­ lustrate typical tax situations. “This publication, as well as any other IRS form or publication, is available free by calling us toll free at 1-800-424-3676,” he said. Hey, Mom! You’re finally 50. We all think it’s kinda nifty. From All Your Loving Kids PENNOCK HOSPITAL DIRECT INWARD DIAL LINES For your convenience Pennock Hospital has installed a new telephone system. This system will enable direct telephone access into the various departments, by passing the switchboard. Patient Accounts (A-H)948-3100 Patient Accounts (l-P)948-3101 Patient Accounts (Q-Z)948-3102 (according to first letter in your last name) Emergency Department948-3105 Laboratory948-3107 Radiology 948-3108 Director Volunteer Services948-3109 Physical Therapy048-3111 Personnel 948-3112 Public Affairs948-3116 Continuing Care/Pennock Passport ... .948-3117 Director of Dietary948-3119 Community Education948-3125 Patient & General Information945-3451 Physician Referral1-800-451-6310 Pennock Foundation948-3116 Sport* Medicine948-3111 SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN To the Qualified Electors of Hastings Area School District THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON Monday, March 28, 1988 The Polls for the said Election will be open tram 7:00 o clock a.m., and remain open until 8:00 o’clock p.m., ot the same Election day. The places of ELECTION are indicated below: HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST GYM — and — PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The following PROPOSITIONS or QUESTIONS will be voted upon: GENERAL OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in the Hastings Area School District, Michigan, be increased by 4.18 mills ($4.18 on each $1,000.00) for four (4) years, 1988 to 1991, for general operating purposes? COUNTY TREASURER S CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted Increases in the total tax rale limitation in any local unit affecting the taxable property in the School District and the years such increases are effective are as follows: VOTED INCREASES LOCAL UNIT Bedford Township Hastings Area Schools: 20.8960 2.0000 2.4000 .0500 YEARS EFFECTIVE None Mills Mills Mills Mills 3 yrs. 4 yrs. 2 yrs. 2 yrs. 1967-1989 1986-1989 1987-1988 1987-1988 This Certificate is given pursuant to Section 3 of the “ Property Tax Limitation act" and does not include any tax rale limitation increases which are not required to be recorded in the Office of the County Treasurer. This Certificate is made In connection with an election to be held by the following School District: ELECTION DATE NAME OF DISTRICT Hastings Area School District MARCH 28. 1988 Dated: February 24,1988 Ann Rosenbaum Calhoun Country Treasurer COUNTY TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increases in the total tax rate limitation in any local unit affecting the taxable property in the School District and the File No. B8-19903-SE Estate of BERTHA O. KETCHAM. Deceased. Social Security Number 368-40-6039. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may bo-red or offfeded by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On March 4. 1988 at 9:30 a.m., in the p-obole courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. GARY R. HOLMAN Judge Acting by Assign­ ment. a hearing was held on the petition of Ruth Mudge requesting that Ruth Mudge bo appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Bertha O. Ketcham, who lived at 10995 Schiiner Road, Bellevue. Michigan 49021, and who died February 21. 1988. The heirs at low of said deceased will bo determined on April 1, 1988. at 9:30 a.m. Creditors are notified that copies cf all claims against the Deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by moil, to both the Personal Represen­ tative and to the Court on or before June 6. 1988. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. March 4, 1988 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) Siegel, Hudson. Gee & Fisher 607 N. Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 616-945-3495 RUTH MUDGE Personal Representative By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative 10995 Schriner Rood. Bellevue. Ml 49C21 years such increases are effective are as follows: LOCAL UNIT VOTED INCREASES YEARS EFFECTIVE " 1987-1991 .25 Mill County of Barry None City of Hastings None Assyria Township None Baltimore Township 1987 1.5 Mills Carlton Township 1987-1988 1 Mill Castleton Township None Hastings Township 1987-1988 2 Mills Hope Township 1987-1991 ' 1.5 Mills Irving Township 1987-1990 1 Mill Johnstown Township 1987-1988 1 Mill Maple Grove Township 1987-1992 1.5 Mills Rutland Township 1987-1989 2 Mills Woodland Township indefinitely 1.25 Mills Barry Intermediate School District 1987-1989 22.896 Mills Hastings Area Schools This Certificate is given pursuant to Section 3 of the "Property Tax Limitation Act ’ and does not include any tax rate limitation increases which are not required to be recorded in the Office of the County Treasurer. This Certificate is made in connection with an election to be held by the following School District: NAME OF DISTRICT MARCH 28. 1988 Dated: February 24. 1988 Juanita Yarger Barry County Treasurer Dated March 18. 1988 PATRICIA ENDSLEY. Secretary. Board of Education (3 17) ELECTION DATE Hastings Area School District �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 17, 1988 Six months in jail given for lone drug sale by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Hastings man who police say made only one drug sale was sentenced last week to three years' probation with the first six months in the Barry County Jail. According to the Barry County probation departments presentence report, Peter Tossava had quit using marijuana and was selling what little he had left. Unfortunately, the person he sold it to turned out to be an undercover police officer. Tossava, of 814 E. Marshall SL, was also ordered by the court to pay $500 in costs, S500 in fines and $20 in restitution. Additionally, he was ordered to perform 100 hours of community service. Tossava, 31, was one of the 25 people arrested by local law enforcement officials last October on various drug charges. He originally stood mute to a charge of selling marijuana at his arraignment in October, but later agreed to plead guilty to a lesser charge of attempted delivery of marijuana. In exchange for the guilty plea, the prosecutor's office agreed to recommend probation and to be silent regarding a recommendation for jail time. Prior to sentencing, Tossava's attorney, William L. Fette, asked that the court tailor the punishment to fit the individual and not the crime. Saying that Barry County has a habit of making examples out of drug offenders, Fette asked lhe court to consider that his client is a married man with a good job and a stable home environment. "We believe Mr. Tossava will continue to be a useful member of society," Fette said. "He does not constitute a danger to society." "The (state sentencing) guidelines and everything in the (probation department's) presentencing report indicates he's a good risk for probation," Fette said. "Anything beyond that would be punishing him for lhe crimes of others." On his own behalf, Tossava said that he had learned his lesson from the incident. "This whole incident has made a terrible impact on me," he said. "It's scared the daylights out of me, and I’ve learned I'll never make a sin again. "I'm the sole support of my family, and I've had a good work record since I started work," he said. "I would like to apologize to all the Tossava family for the shame I've brought upon them," he said, breaking into tears. In delivering his sentence, Shuster said he was aware that the sale Tossava made to the undercover officer was one isolated incident "That certainly is a difference between a true dealer," he said. "This court makes a The HASTINGS BANNER-C»ll (616) MW051 ____ _ D1UU5S1FUSI1 AKM# Easiness Services Miscellaneous For Sale PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Channel Catfish, Perch and Fathead Minnows. FOR SALE: 1971 340 Skidoo snowmobile, $200 or best offer. Call 945-9762, after 3:30. SEWING MACHINE SERVICE: all makes and models, all work guaranteed, free estimates. Cali Lyle Thomas at Advantage Business Machines 948-2073. 15 yean experience. Pick up and delivery possible.__________________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448_________ LAGGIS* FISH FARM, INC, 08988 35th SL, Gobles, Ml. 49055. Phone (616) 628-2056 days, (616) 624-6215 evenings. Real Estate 20 ACRES UPPER PENNISULA 75 miles over bridge, $6500, $1500 down, $100 per month, 8% land contract. 968-4073. Wanted WANTED: 264 Winchester MAG XTR. 726-1325 before noon or 726-0341 anytime. /•or Sale Automotive FOR SALE: 1983 Dodge Diplomat $2,500 or best offer. Clean, excellent running condi­ tion, 367-4834, Woodland. Help H anted CREDIT MANAGER: degree with minimum of two years in crcdit/collections for client company's Hastings area facili­ ty. Good customer relations a must. Manufacturing back­ ground and experience with security agreements a plus. Please call or send resume in confidence to: Gay Hobbs, Management Recruiters, 115 W. Adrian SL, Blissfield, MI 49228, 517-486-2167. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Barry County Child Abuse Council is seeking a paid part­ time person to coordinate and direct child abuse prevention programs, community education programs and fund raising events for the Council. Individu­ al must have administrative knowledge, ability to work with a wide variety of people and skills in writing and public speaking. Send resume by April 1,1988 to: P.O. Box 304, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. HARD WORKING energetic individual needed for position as Camp Manitou-lin assistant cook. Job includes food prepara­ tion, ordering and cleaning responsibilities. Must enjoy working with people. Call Grand Rapids YMCA Camp office for furthur details. 458-1141. LIKE TO WORK IN CONSTRUCTION? Have several openings in new uniL Heavy equipment operaton, carpenters, plumbers, electri­ cians. No experience necessary. Phone (616) 731-5520 (Local to the Kalamazoo areas) or toll free 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard. INSURANCE COVERAGE M A T E R N A L/C H I L D NURSE in specialized HOPE Foryouri.. • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement Life Home Auto Program to provide pre-natal care and support to at-risk pregnant women and their subsequent infants. RN’s, BSN with two years experience or RN with four years experience in matemal/child care required. Competitive salary and liberal benefits. Full time M-F, 8-5, E.O.E. Apply to Calhoun Coun­ ty Health Department, 190 E. Michigan, Battle Creek, 616-966-1220_____________ • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE ..at 945-3412 REALESTATE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE positions open for qualified RN's. Work includes maternal child care, communicable disease control and community health outreach. Excellent opportunity for independant nursing practice. Recent wage increase and benefits. 8-5, M-F, E.O.E. Apply to Calhoun Coun­ ty Health Department, 190 E. Michigan, Battle Creek, MI 49017, 616-966-1220_______ MILLER m SINCE REAL ESTATE IW 1940 Ken Miller, C.R.B., e.R.s- REAlT0R & Mike Humph— Associate Bro --rs Hastings (616) 945-5182 WANTED SALESPERSON: To sell Queens Way Fashions in Hastings and surrounding areas. Must have car and want to advance and get a head start at being your own boss. Set your own hours, part or full lime available. Call 616-763-9788 collect CAR & 1RUCK RfPAlR J [zidrasW k. 6/hastings^^^—, difference between a dealer and a user. A dealer is a monsterous person, a dreg of society. He certainly fits in with the rapists, murderers and arsonists. "If we were just trying to work with an individual in a vacuum from society, it might be that we would do some things a little different" he said. "We do recognize Businessman pleads guilty to larceny charge by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Hastings businessman accused of illegal business practices involving the sale of water conditioners has pleaded guilty to one count of larceny. Bruce L. Wyatt of 521 N. Middleville Rd., pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court last Wednesday to one count of larceny by conversion over $100. The charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison or $2,500 in fines. Wyatt, 45, was arrested in December by Michigan State Police troopers, who charged that he used illegal tactics and high pressure sales techniques to sell the conditioners. Police said in some cases Wyatt allegedly promised to include additional accessories that were never delivered, and in other cases falsely told potential customers he had installed conditioners in their neighborhood. In exchange for his guilty plea to that one charge, the prosecutor's office agreed to drop lhe four identical larceny charges. The prosecutor also agreed not to charge Wyatt for other similar crimes occurring before his arrest and agreed not to charge him as an habitual offender. Lastly, the prosecutor agreed to recommend probation for Wyatt. In exchange, Wyatt agreed to make full restitution in all cases brought to police attention. Concerning his guilty plea to the larceny by conversion charge, Wyatt told the court he sold a softener to a customer last September, cashed the check and used it to by more equipmenL But the following day, the customer decided to cancel and called Wyatt, who told her she would have to put the cancellation in writing. Wyatt told the court he refunded her money, but not until January. Sentencing was set for April 13 before Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming. aside from farm labor, McPhillips asked that the court allow Roberts to continue attending adult vocational education at Hastings High School. "He is becoming educated, and he has the hopes of becoming employed in that field," McPhillips said. "We would ask the court to allow him to continue so he can get off public assistance.-' He asked that his client receive no more than three months in jail with release time to attend school. In handing down his sentence, Shuster said he was sympathetic to the fact that Roberts had lost his arm in a boyhood accident But he said Roberts had a history of alcoholism and needed an incentive to get off welfare. "You've had a record of living off welfare, getting drunk and making nothing of yourself," he said. "Our goal is getting you and your family off welfare - that's our objective." Shuster said the 900 hours of community service - lhe equivalent of five and a half months of full-time work - would serve in place of restitution for the DSS funds Roberts received. He also granted release time for Roberts to attend school. "If you can find some places where you can learn a trade, get off welfare and earn some self-respect, we're going to work with you," he said. In addition to the six months in jail, Shuster sentenced him to a five-year term of probation and assessed him $500 in court costs. A Hastings man arrested last month after issuing a death threat to a woman entered a written wavier of arraignment last Wednesday to charges of extortion and obstruction of justice. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Thomas R. Sheridan, of 1111 E. Center Rd., who was not present in court last week. A pretrial hearing was set for March 30 before Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming. The extortion charge carries a maximum — NOTICE — Service Heer*: Mondoy 8 to 8 Tuetdoy Friday 8 to S CREDIT CAROS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY |f!^| SERVICE PARTS |^|| CHUM MTMH PUTS MTISIOI Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. ■AMY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! i Prior to the court ruling on lhe issue of bond, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley asked the court to deny bond to Wyatt, arguing that he has a prior conviction for embezzlement over $100. "I'm concerned that Mr. Wyatt may go out to rob Peter to pay Paul," he said. Crowley asked that if bond be granted, the court order Wyatt not to conduct business. But Wyatt's attorney, David Dimmers, told the court that Wyatt needed to work to support his family. "There is no question that he's been out of control in that He has not been following through in service or business," Dimmers said. "He has to service what's out there, and he has to work io make a living and support his family." Additionally, Dimmers said if Wyatt were released on bond, he would be able to work for another firm that had offered him a job. Because he would be working for a company, Dimmers said, Wyatt would have someone to watch over him. Hastings businessman Douglas Vickery asked for permission to speak on behalf of Wyatt, saying that he had known Wyatt for a long time and was conviced Wyatt would meet his obligations. "At this point, as far as I know, everything is up to date. Everything has been paid," Vickery said. "When this is all done, everything will work oul He's completely caught up, he has the money to pay his bills, and he's doing what he ought to be doing." "You can't stop him from door-to-door sales," Vickery said. "Il's what he does best" Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster granted a $4,000 10-percent bond on the condition that Wyatt only work for another firm and do no work on his own, apart from clearing up existing accounts. Court news, continued from page 3 1435 S. Hanover St . Haatlnga. Mich 490M 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT that (Tossava) was a user. But we have laws against using, too.” Shuster ruled that the last three months of Tossava's jail sentence would be suspended until the end of his probationary term. If completed successfully, the remaining three months of the six-month sentence would likely be cancelled. To Members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 13, 1988, beginning at 9:00 a.m. DUANE L. O’CONNOR, Secretary penalty of 20 years or $10,000. The obstruction charge carries a penalty of up to five years and/or $10,000. Sheridan, 34, was arrested Feb. 4 after allegedly threatening the life of a woman who was scheduled to testify in court against a friend of his. He remains free on bond. A 17-year-old Hastings resident accused of taking a microwave oven and money from Hastings Manufacturing stood mute last week to two counts of larceny in a building. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered by the court on behalf of Carl P. Leonard, of 704 N. Wilson SL A pretrial hearing was set before Judge Deming on March 30. Larceny in a building is punishible by four years in prison and/or $2,000 in fines. Arrested on Feb. 12, Leonard is one of two defendants accused of entering Hastings Manufacturing, at 325 N. Hanover SL, on two separate occasions last fall. The two are accused of taking money left on top of a copy machine between Sept. 24 and Sept. 26, and of taking a microwave oven on OcL 4. Leonard's co-defendant, Robert L. Tate, pleaded guilty on Feb. 24 in circuit court to one count of attempted larceny in a building. Tate told the court then that the two were walking past the building, found an unlocked door and entered the building. Leonard was released on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond. Track, tennis facilities available for use For the safety and convience of the peo­ ple who worked to raise the money necessary to improve the track and tennis facilities at Johnson Field, the Hastings Area School System invites residents to use the track for walking and jogging, and the courts for tennis. People who wish to use the track or field should enter through the ticket gate - the gate nearest the high school. The track is open from 6 a.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. on weekends until 8 p.m. daily. Please wear proper walking or jogging shoes and use the two outside lanes. The tennis courts are open to the public dur­ ing school days when classes are not using them and on weekends. Please help protect the investment in Johnson Field and be mindful of athletic prac­ tices and meets after school. Lake Odessa News: Gina Thorpe and Kenneth Courts are making plans for their wedding on Sept. 24. She is the daughter of Donna Thorpe of Sunset Beach. Lake Odessa. Kenneth is the son of the late June Courts of Ionia. He is a graduate of Ionia High School and is co­ owner of McCords Farm Market, rural Ionia. Gina is a graduate of Lakewood High School and Michigan State University and is now employed at Biggs. Hausscrman. Thompson and Dickinson PCCPA’s in Saranac. The Women’s Fellowship of the Con­ gregational Church held their meeting at the church Wednesday afternoon. Mary Magdaline was the theme for the month as this year, each month's theme is a woman from the Bible. Coming event including trip to Marshall on April 13, will be on the regular meeting date, and the mother/daughter ban­ quet in May. The committee for month's meeting included Helen Haller, Lorna Durkee and Gerladine Klahn. The Blue Star Mothers meeting is scheduled for lhe first Tuesday of April and will be held at the Lake Manor on Emerson Street. John and Carolyn Jackson were doubly surprised on Sunday, Feb. 28. for their 25th wedding anniversary. First, there was a reception in their honor following morning worship at Central UMC during the coffee hour. Janie Rodriguez did the catering for this event. Then, when they arrived home, they found a yard full of cars, carefully parked behind buildings, with many family members and friends there to eat with them. They had planned to go out to dinner. John’s sister. Julie Maurer, engineered the dinner. Their children, Carla of Kalamazoo, and son, Ross, made the plans. Train crews thundering through I-ake Odessa have always seen the front of the uni­ que depot with its unusual lower and dome. Following the day's work on Saturday March 5 by the Smith Movers of Hastings, the crews can now sec the rear side of the 1888 depot. The crew of movers backed the trailer with its depot cargo onto Fifth Avenue, maneuvered it into position south of the foundation so the tower would be toward an open area. Then on Sunday, workmen severed the dome from the tower and a crane carefully lowered the dome to a waiting trailer. The crane was then used a block away on Fourth Avenue to lower the siren from the 1924 fire station to the driveway. The unused station will now be sold. Too many bricks were shipped for building the schoolhouse in 1922 following a destructive fire of the first high school. The village purchased the lef­ tover bricks and built a new fire station. An appreciative crowd of more than 60 adults and children attended the soup and salad dinner at Fellowship Hall of Central UMC on March 5 and watched as chalk artist Don Daverman of Grand Rapids cleverly combined chalk work, gospel songs and black light to illustrate some Biblical truths. The Ijike Odessa Co-operative Associa­ tion held their annual open house and special Agricultural Day Sale today. Refreshments will be served. Mildred Shade spent Sunday with Linda Ir­ vin and daughter, Sally, and other relatives who were visitors were Dean and Shirley Shade of Hastings. Tom and Sherrie Wacha and son Jay of Sunfield, Brandon and Pearl Shade of Lansing who has returned home from Florida. Lori Enders and son Brandon, local. The Duane Hoffmans of Nashville are residing on Tupper Lake Road, west of Lake Odessa in a house purchased from Steve and Sandra Runyan. Steve is residing in a home on Lakeview Drive, which he has purchased. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Gary Groff on their recent marriage as they are residing in his home on Jordan Lake Avenue. The VFW Auxiliary held their flea market and bake sale March 11 and 12 at the hall on West Tupper Lake Road. They are also serving breakfasts on Sunday mornings. Meetings are held twice a month, are bingo parties. Jami and Jessica the 13-and 11-year-old daughters of Jim and Jodi Farman of Lake Odessa were in the cast of “Annie," the play seen recently. The girls are also featured in programs with their mothers. Ken and Debbie Tasker have announced the birth of their daughter, Nicole Leann, on Feb. 8. Grandparents are Wilma Tasker of Lake Odessa and Mrs. Phil Scrogham of Fort­ ville. Ind. the baby weighed five pounds, II ounces and was bom in Germany. Both parents are serving in lhe U.S. Amy at GrebeIstadt. Daryl Strecker, son of Ann and Ray Strecker of Troy, and grandson of Ruth Peter­ man, is now residing in San Francisco Calif, and is employed by an insurance agency. Word received from Chester MacDowdl of Dolan Springs Ariz.. by local relatives is that he is working on a new home there which they expect to occupy and move from Las Vegas, Nev., when Laura retires and home is completed. A letter from Arthur and Betty Shade to local relatives that they are settled in their new home in Sebastian Fla. they were former residents of rural Grand Rapids. Money from Home! Home Equity Loans are available at NBH Yes, money from home (your home) can be obtain­ ed, if you have an amount paid on your property that will be comparable to the project for which you want to borrow. Come see us when you have an idea you think is worth pursuing. ATIONAL ANK of AST1NGS West State at Broadway Member FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-03-24.pdf 1eddec1e804a86285d6939ed02854393 PDF Text Text HAi- T’RARY 12J I Ha. upset with s-to-Trails’ wrap Area man guilty of homicide Page 13 Paget Officer suspended pending charges Middleville police officer Joseph Wenger has been suspended from duty without pay following his arrest Friday on two counts of criminal sexual conduct The alleged offenses took place four years ago in the Grand Rapids suburb of Wyoming and involve a boy and a girl under the age of 13, according to a representative of the Wyoming District Court Wenger's attorney, David Dodge Sr., said Wenger denies the charges. Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemaker confirmed that Wenger has been suspended from the department without pay since he learned of a warrant for Wengert arrest last Thursday. The Middleville police force will not be affected by the absence of one officer as the void will be filled by part-time officers. Shoemaker said. Wenger is free on a personal recognizance bond until a preliminary hearing is held March 30 in Wyoming District Court All County Team featured this week Page 8 MAR 241985' uevoted Devoted to the interests Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Banner Hastings VOLUME 133, . NO. 13 THURSDAY, MARCH 1988 THURSDAY. MARCH 24, 24, 1988 ■ ~ price PRICE 25’ Hastings voters to decide fate of schools Monday hv by Kathleen Kathleen Scntt Scott Voters in the Hastings Area School District will determine the fate of the school system Monday, March 28, when they decide whether to approve a four-year 4.18 mills increase. Staff layoffs are par of a $796,958 package of budget cuts approved by the board Monday night and slated to be made if the 4.18 mills increase is not approved by voters. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the middle school and Pleasantview Elementary School. At its monthly meeting Monday night, the board of education released the names of 24 teachers, one administrator, several aides and support staff members who will lose their jobs if the millage fails. Police investigate downtown theft Hasting! police are continuing their iavestigntioa into the theft of a cadi boa from Hastings Office Suggiy Feb. 2». The theft, which was reported Friday, involved a J by iOH inch cadi boa that was keftt m a drawer by the aide door of the sore, located at 152 W. State St. A aim of M0.77 waa taganad taMag by owner Irene Cook. Police said they believe the thief removed the each boa sometime between II am. aad I p in. that day. No one wknaaed dae theft, police added. Al present, polke have ao auapecta. Elizabeth Heidt, adult education director for the last 11 years is the administrator will not return next year if the increase is not approved. The high school would lose the largest number of faculty members, mostly due to a proposed one-hour reduction in the school day, said Superintendent Carl Schoessel. Those high school staff members include Julie Ackerson, Maty Baker, Mary Brown, Laurence Christopher, Mary Dawson, Janet Foley, Marcia Freridge, William Rodgers, Ruperto Rodriguez, Karl Schwartz and Patricia Smith. The middle school would lose Donna Earls, Denise Fisher, Karl Kutch, Norma LaMotte, Kim Melcher, Constance Semerad and Barbara Strong. Elementary teachers who would be laid uff are Jan Bowers, Lori Dewey, Debra Ozment, Debbie Storms, Mary Vliek and Eleanor Vonk. Custodial Supervisor Ted Dalman is slated to lose his job, as are custodians Steve Gibson, Paul McClurkin, Steve Woodmansee and one other custodian whom Schoessel said asked not to have his name released. Schoessel said an "undetermined number of aides" would be laid off. Some of them include Mary Martha Melendy, Penny Porter, Spencer Goodyear and Melva Olmstead. Other School Board Business on Page 13 Vermontville man found guilty of homicide in vehicle deaths if. Fire Oller Roger Carla .said the department will be testing the dreas at 1 p.m. on the that Saturday of the month beginning io April The first teal will be on April X Court delayed for the second time Preliminary extra for two Barry County residents accused <rf selling marijuana in the area was adjourned a second time in 56th District Cottri Monday. The hearing has been sec for Monday, but Chief Assistant Proeecttor Dale A. Crowley asked for a second datay is te cases against Howard and Timothy Wymer because one of the defense attorneys had been detained oatof sM-x Additionally, Crowley said a witmss for the prosecution had failed to show up in court Monday morning. Preliminary exam was adjourned until April 18. Brothen Howard and Timothy Wymer were arrested separately in early morning nidi on Feb. 26 by law enforcement officials from several area agencies. Timothy Wymer, 23, was arraigned in February on four counts of delivery of marijuana and one count of conspiracy to deliver marijuana. Howard Wymer, 28, was arraigned foe same day on charges of possession with intent to deliver, conspiracy to deliver marijuana, possession of a sawed-off shotgun, possession of a gun during foe commision of a felony, and felony firearms. Both are free on $10,000 bonds. Curbside pickup to be discussed The Hastings City Council will bold an informal public hearing Monday evening on the city's curbside trash pickup policy. Interested citizens are invited to atrend the council’s meeting and express their opinions on foe one-year old practice. Mayor Pro Tern David Jasperse said last week that the curbside trash pickup was adopted for a one-year trial basis last winter as a means of bolding down foe costs of waste removal. The council is soliciting comments from the public before determining if curbside removal should be continued. The council meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. in foe council chambers at city hall. “Ask the computer”...how much tax you’ll pay with new millage? Hastings residents who want to know what their tax increase would be if the March 28 millage proposal passes can call Nelson Allen, business manager at Hastings Area Schools. As in the last millage, Allen uses a specialized computer program to determine the increases. People who call Allen at 948-8021, will need to give the name of the township where they reside, annual household income and the state equalized value on their homes. No names are necessary. The inquiry will take only a minute. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk life driver in a'fiery Nashville accident that claimed two lives last November was found guilty Wednesday of two counts of negligent homicide with a motor vehicle. The seven-man, five-woman jury deliberated for three hours in Barry County Circuit Court Wednesday morning before finding Robert Oukrust, 23, guilty of the two counts. Oukrust, of 483 E. Main Sl, Vermontville, faces a maximum of 15 years in prison for each of the two charges. Sentencing is scheduled for April 20. During the two days of testimony, which ended late Tuesday afternoon, witnesses testified that Oukrust had been drinking steadily throughout the day from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 27. Afterwards he and three friends were driving east on Sherman Street in Nashville when Oukrust lost control of his truck, left the north side of the road and struck a tree. The track came to rest on its right side, bursting into flames and trapping two passengers inside and underneath the vehicle. Rescue workers arrived, righted the track and put out the flames, but not before the two were badly burned, witnesses said. Vermontville resident Greg Bumford, 25, who had been trapped underneath the truck, died the next day in the burn treatment unit of Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo from injuries received in the accident Nashville resident Shelia L. Allen, 15, who was caught inside the cab of the track, died Dec. 8 at Bronson. Michigan State Police Trooper Ken Langford, who investigated the accident, testified Tuesday that measurements taken of the marks left on the roadway by Oukrust indicated the track was traveling 96 mph In a 25 mph zone when it left the pavement Langford added he found no indication that Oukrust had tried to slow or stop the truck before it left the pavement A lab technician from Pennock Hospital testified Tuesday that blood tests taken of Oukrust two hours after the accident showed he registered a blood/alcohol level of .24 percent The legal limit in Michigan for drunken driving is .10 percent. Continued on page 13 Lake Odessa depot makes historic trek to new site by Shelly Suker Fond recollections and mixed emotions were stirred Tuesday in Lake Odessa as lifelong residents watched the local antique train depot creep to its new home behind a Smith House Movers truck. Purchased last year by the Lake Odessa Historical Society from the CSX Railroad Company, foe depot will be restored to its original condition for use as a local museum at its new Emerson Street site, six blocks from its former downtown spot. Cost for the restoration project is estimated at about $50,000 which foe Historical Society is trying to generate through various fund raising projects. The century-old structure had to be moved from its former position because CSX plans to build a new structure to house a signal main­ tainer. said Historical Society officials. The sight of foe majestic antique making its 2 !6 hour trek to its new home between the Lake Manor and Emerson Apartments, mixed with memories of lifelong residents, produced instant recollections of foe depot in days gone by. Jill Comer felt a lump in her throat, she said, and her moist eyes gave it away. "1 was trying to count foe times I’ve gone past that depot and looked at it,” she said as she watched foe depot intruding through tree branches overhanging Fourth Avenue. “I never thought I’d sec this. I didn’t think she’d ever move. This is magnificent." Comer, a 38-ycar-old Lake Odessa native, recalled the only time she had ever been inside the old depot. ”In second grade our class took foe train to Grand Rapids and we went inside foe depct," she said. Gordon Garlock also remembered his se­ cond grade trip when his class stepped off the train al John Ball Park where they had a picnic before returning to Lake Odessa by bus. “The buses beat us there,” he chuckled. Garlock’s mother. Elaine, is a member of the Historical Society and noted foe class train ride was a tradition. That tradition died when passenger service from Lake Odessa was discontinued in April of 1971. Carroii Brod beck, also a Historical Society member, could not contain his thoughts as Mike Smith and brother, Dave, worked to edge the huge cargo past yet another obstacle. "One of the times I took the train to Detroit it took five hours." he said, explaining that. "I went to college at Columbus. Ohio and I took the train a lot." From Columbus. Brodbeck would board foe train al 5 p.m. with ticket in hand to Lake Odessa. "We’d get to Detroit al midnight and it look another five hours lo get to Lake Odessa," he noted. Brodbeck explained that every time the train stopped at a train station, it did not resume travel until an hour later. The trains he rode were a combination of freight and passenger cars, he said. The last time he rode from Columbus to Lake Odessa, he said, the train engineer became furious with Brodbeck. “He had to stop foe whole train just to let me off. He said. ’Where did you get that ticket?*. I told him I got it in Columbus and that was foe last time I ever rode the train to Lake Odessa." he said. His parents had to pick him up in Lansing after that. The depot's move proved to be a team ef­ fort, requiring workers from Consumers Continued on page 11 The 100-year-old Lake Odessa depot was moved by Smith House Movers of Hastings Tuesday from its spot between Fourth and Fifth Avenues to a site between the Lake Manor and Emerson Apartments on Emerson St. in Lake Odessa. The local Historical Society plans to restore the structure for use as museum. Banner Photos �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 24, 1988 Parents respond to developmental kindergarten program in Hastings Schools The following is one of a series of articles on developmental kindergarten in the Hastings School system. designed to familiarize readers with the program prior to registration and testing. Developmental kindergarten is in its third year at Hastings Area Schools. The program is designed to meet the needs of those children who are legally ready to start school (that is. five on or before Dec. I) but who need more time to develop socially, emotionally, physically and/or mentally. A DK class is conducted much like kindergartens classes were 20 years ago. with many opportunities for play and an emphasis on hands-on activities. Paper and pencil work is kept to a minimum. Parents whose children have completed the DK program have had many positive things to say about it. Parents have stated that instead of "a struggling, frustrated child, we have a happy, thriving child who loves school." "Not only did our child learn self-confidence and responsibility, he learned to do things for himself." "It (DK) encourages kids to use their curiousity and abilities to the fullest." The developmental kindergarten program gives children a chance to learn Itow to get along with others and to feel a sense of their own self-worth. DK helps build a solid foun­ dation for future success in school experiences. Listening to records is very popular. Zach Rohe, (left) "Grizzly", (center) and Matt Gergen enjoy some western songs. South Jefferson STREET NEWS EVENTS 1. School Election. The importance of a quality school system to our community cannot be over emphasized. It touches all aspects of our lives and of course a good education is of the greatest value to our children. At least, they deserve your taking the time to become in­ formed on the issue, weight the pros and cons, think about the alternatives and then to VOTE this Monday, March 28. 2. The Hastings High School Senior Class is raising money to feed the hungry as a class project. The big event is the annual charity Basketball Game at 6 p.m. this Friday at the high school gym. Other events are also plann­ ed. Go, enjoy the game, and help the seniors raise money for Love, inc. 3. National Poison Prevention Week • March 20-26. Visit Bosley's this week and get a set of free stickers to put on the poisons around your home. 4. Pennock Hospital sponsors its’ first Health Fair this Saturday, March 26, from 9 a.m. un­ til 4 p.m. at the hospital. Many tests will be offered, most for free, some for a nominal charge. Take advantage of this opportunity to check your health. Call 945-3451 for more information. 5. National Goof Off Day • March 22. Our na­ tional holiday is here again. Kick back, relax, take it easy. Keep a copy of this column to show people that this day is nationally recognized and it is your patriotic duty to observe it in the manner prescribed: ‘'Don't do nothin.” Good Luck. Cool out in our back window for a couple of hours on this day and get a $5.00 gift certificate. (Limit 2) 6. Music fills the air in Hastings this week. 1. The Thomapple Arts Council sponsored Grand Rapids Symphony Pops Concert is this Friday Evening at Central Auditorium. Don't miss this annual visit by a great orchestra. 2. This Sunday Afternoon (March 27), the Hastings High School Pops Concert starts at 3 p.m. in the High School Gym. This one is free and not to be missed. 3. There is also a Jazz Concert at the High School Lecture Hall this Thursday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m. 7. Bass Day is this Saturday, March 26, at Al and Pete’s on South Jefferson Street. Free clinics all day, door prizes, specials and more. Cure the winter time blues, spend the day at Al and 8. National Free Paper Week * Ma ch 20-26. Visit Bosley's this week and tall us what you like about the South Jefferson Street News and we will give you a free copy along with a free Hastings Banner. Flossie Richards Sand activities develop small and large muscles. Sand provides an avenue for developing pre-writing skills. Two students in Cindy Bender's room, Danielle Medeiros deft) and Casey VanEngen enjoy playing at the sand tables. Southeastern Elementary ... to celebrate 80th Birthday If you see this lovely lady on March 27th wish her a Happy Birthday. Her family would like to honor her with a card shower on this special occasion. Flossie’s address is: 317 West Court St. Hastings, MI 49058 Citizenship Honor Roil Teachers at Southeastern Elementary School in Hastings have named dozens of students to the citizenship honor roll. In order to be nominated to the honor roll, students must meet several guidelines set by the school. QfioJzatd to shop the JCPenney Catalog for Easter. The brightest in spring fashions and other quality catalog merchandise can be delivered to the store nearest you for pick-up* before caster. For styles that shine, colors that match, and sizes that fit... it’s the JCPenney Catalog... the fast and convenient way to shop. •For home delivery, please place order one or two days earlier. (Gift certificates are limited to one person per month and, unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or older.) AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky celebrates Gutzon Borglum’s bir­ thday - (March 25) by having a sale this week. The Buck does things on a grand scale, especially the sale items he brings you each week in our Reminder Ad. 2. Our Selection of Easter Cards and Candy is at its best. Come in and shop this week. 3. Check out the Vitamin Specials in our Bucky ad this week. 4. Everyday is Double Print Day at Bosley’s. 5. All Aziza makeup is still price In our Cosmetic Department. 6. Bosley's is open from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. every Sunday to serve you JCPenney CALL TOLL-FREE Direct TO PLACE YOUR ORDER "The trouble with using experience as a guide is that the final exam often comes first and then the lesson." — anonymous SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET ..CA‘- -- DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - HFMH LINE CATALOG SHOPPING QUOTE: QOSLEY „ PARK FREE The JCPenney Catalog Downtown Hastings Aaron Keller works on numbers at the symobllc level, and writes the number of pumpkins or ghosts in each haunted house in Kim Evans classroom. Students need to be well-behaved in the classroom, on the playground and in the lun­ chroom. They should be helpful to teachers and other students and show consideration for feelings, thoughts and behavior of others. The youngters need to have good listening habits, respect property, exhibit pride in quality of work, use time wisely and have good work habits. Students named to the honor roll for the last nine weeks include: Laura Sharpe’s First Grade - Jordan Brehm. Elizabeth Carter. Sindi Felzke, Jessica Fox, Nadia Gunderson, Dustin Hum­ phrey, April Krebs, Houston Malorie,'Linsey ' Moore, Annie Nelson, Leslie Oikerman, 1 Amber Keid, Todd Schantz, Kelly Smith, Pat­ ti Stockham. Betsy Griggs First Grade - Natalie Acheson, David Barnum, Tim Blessing, Jim Clement. Alicia Cooney, Laura Edger. Bran­ don Hammond. Craig Keizer. Elizabeth Lonergan, Eric Meek, Christy Metzger, A.J. O'Hcran, Jack Rodriguez, Jon Selvig, Marty Shcllcnbarger, M-chelle Shumway, Sara Slagstad, Tara Stockham, Scott Van Engen, Joshua Warren. JoAnn DeWitt's Second Grade - Amy Archambcau. Beau Barnum, Greta Higgins, Ginger Johnson, Max Krebs, Laura McKin­ ney. Melissa Meaney, Amber Mikolajczyk, Josh Moras. Gcnna Nichols, Lindsey Pittelkow. Jessica Robinson, Julie Sherman, Carl Smith. Joan Kent's Second Grade - Julie An­ thony. Larry Bailey, Heidi Banning, Matthew Barnum, James Birman, Tye Casey. Chad Curtis, Karen DeMolt, Erica Eaton. Jim Fcnstemaker, Shauna Fisher, Patrick Giles. Scan Kelley, Jamie Kirkendall, Jessica Mer­ rill, Aleisha Miller. Joshua Newton, Jessica Price, Joshua Richie. Jennifer Rogers, David Rose, Timothy Rounds, Sarah Roush, Sarah Harris, Christopher Young. Joan Greenfield’s Second Grade - Carl Billings, Melissa Camp, Billy Carter. Eva Chcwning, Katie Hadley, Sarah Hall, Aman­ da Keeler. Matthew Malik, Jeremy Mallison, Amanda Miller, Jodi Palmer, Jolene Paster­ nack. Shawna Randall, Doug Sarver, Nicky Souza. Amy Swainston, Adam Taylor, Ten­ nille Walter. Linda Corrigan’s Third Grade Stephanie Crose, Eric Greenfield, Lisa McKay, Ryan Scharping, Jennifer Shumway, Eric Soya. Donna Campbell’s Third Grade - Justin Dunkelberge.. Joyce Griffith, Shannon Mcllvain, Robin Moor e, Tonya Ryan, David Shancck, Felicty White, Ronnie Sue Wilson. Beverly I aron’s Third Grade - Eric Dale, Amanda Farmer. David Frisby, Ben Furrow, Martha Gibbons, Tara Hummel!. Chad Met­ zger. Barbie Nelson, Michelle VanAnlwerp. Nancy Bradley’s Fourth Grade - Amanda Acheson. Corey Dale, Ronda Fisher, Nikki Hall, Sharyn Kauffman. Russell Madden, Brandon Orbeck. Jason Rose. Aaron Schantz. Scott Schantz. Brandy Todd. Stan Kirkendall’s Fourth Grade - Liz Bates. Matt Birman, Justin Brehm, Jaime Brookmeyer, Debbie Griffin, Rich Haire; Seth Hutchins. Chad Keizer, Melinda Kelly, Paul Koutz, Angie Patterson, Chad Price, Chuck Riegler. Joe Rodriguez, Craig War­ ren. Rachel Wilcox. Daniel Lake’s Fourth Grade - Fred Bill­ ings. Ty Boulter, Morgan Brill, Jason Deal, Chad Greenfield, Dan Hadley, Duane Krebs, Amanda Lcvcngood, Angela Sarver, Jessica Smith, Derek Vclte, Jennifer Wclchcr. Cindy Wilcox’s Fifth Grade - Brenda Brooks. Charity Cruttcndch, Mark Furrow. Cameron Giles. Chastity Holtz. Sabrina Kosbor, Hollv Miller. Carl Olson, Tonya Scott. Mike S.nalley, Trevor Tobias. Bob Palmer’s Fifth Grade - Kari Baker. Brian Bennet’ Julie Blessing. Cal Casey. Rachel Griffin. Stacy Houghtalin. Marisa Kelly. Dennis McDiarmid. Kris Meek. Brian Moras. Jenny Myers. Justin Reid, Amy Rouse. Jennie Warren. - WANTED TO RENT Professional moving to area would like two bedroom home to rent, preferrably on a lake or with lake access. Single and have outside dog. Contact Gun Lake Pharmacy ... 792-4110 • OFFICIAL NOTICE • Michigan Presidential Caucus SATURDAY, MARCH 26 • 10 A.M. to 4 P.M - BY SECRET BALLOT! - To Allocate Delegates to the Democratic National Convention 3rd and 5th Congressional Districts Barry County, Michigan WHERE TO VOTE ZONE ONE - Thomas Jefferson Hell, Jefferson and Green, Hastings Caucus Manager: Ardie Baum For those who live in the City of Hastings, or in the Townships of Hastings, Rutland and Carlton. DW8AAPPU TOWNS* ZONE TWO TAMS Hall, 314 E. Main SAMS TOWNS* St., Middleviile Caucus Manager. Carole Gibbs For the Twps. of Thomapple, OIANCEYIH Irving and TOWNSHIP Yankee Springs ■YM TOWNS* . CARTON VTOWHSMIP W000LAND TOWNS* ■UTUUfO TOWNS* tOyd tatbp HASTMS CASTUTON HOPt TOWNSHIP BALTMOM TOWNSHIP ■APU GWVE TOWNS* .«Mtoa ■AMT TOWNS* fOHNSTOWN TOWNSWP USTIU TOWNS* towns*. Hall, 98 S. Main St., Nashville Caucus Manager Bea Pino of Assyria, Castleton, Maple Grove and Woodland ZONE FOUR - Barry Township Hall, 210 E. Orchard SI., Delton Caucus Manager: Wendel Shafer For the Townships of Barry, Baltimore, Hope, _____________ Johnston, Prairieville and Orangeville WHO MAY VOTE? 1. Registered voters who consider themselves Democrats. 2. Participants must provide identification that shows age and residence. This must include one of the following: A valid Michigan driver's license, State of Michigan ID card, or voter registration card. 3. After providing proper identification, a person must complete a caucus sign-in sheet by providing all of the following: name, address, telephone, statement that the per­ son is a registered voter, or will be 18 years of age and registered to vote on or before November 9,1988, statement confirming that the person is a Democrat and the per­ son's signature. ALL VOTERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO A SECRET BALLOT! K w W M H 1-4 >4 M 4-4 4-4 4-1 HHHM M 4-4 M — r After you vote watch the tally at a FREE Rally at THOMAS JEFFERSON HALL (Jefferson at Green, Hastings) 4:30 - 5:30 P.M. preceeding ... THE TRUMAN - JOHNSON DINNER Featured speaker ... ZOLTON FERENCY Social Hour 6-7 p.m. • Dinner 7 p.m. • $10 per person For reservations call: Audrey Thomas (616) 945-3791 or Carol Dwyer (517) 852-9554 By order of the Barry County Democratic Committee Robert Dwyer, Chair Carole Gibbs, Vice Chair Ardie Baum, Secretary Ralph Smith, Treasurer �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 24. 1988 — Page 3 LETTERS from our readers.... Quality schools are important to the business community To the editor: Through the continuing efforts of (he Barry County-Hastings Joint Economic Develop­ ment Commission (JEDC) to retain and attract appropriate businesses to Barry County, we have developed an acute appreciation for the importance of a sound and responsive educa­ tional system. For new businesses contemplating Barry County as a future home, the quality of the school system is of primary importance to their company and families. A quality school system can provide with well qualified future employees and informa­ tion resources not available elsewhere. Resident urges support for railroad nght-of-way legislation To the editor: There is pending legislation in the State Senate that would provide support for in­ dividuals who own property adjacent to aban­ doned railroad right-of-ways. Senate Bill 299 which is sponsored by Senator Harmon Cropsey and co-sponsored by Senators Doug Carl and Jack Welborn would provide for adjacent land owners to the right-of-way to advocate a claim or interest in the railroad right-of-way. This is not just an issue for those of us in Barry County, but one that will effect residen­ tial properties throughout the State as more railroads are abandoned. It is my belief that individuals who own property adjacent to these right-of-ways should have certain rights to these properties once they become abandoned. Years ago these properties were granted specifically for railroads and no ocher pur­ pose. Therefore. 1 urge individuals to call or write to our senators and representatives and ask for their support of Senate Bill 299. The Sponsor of Senate Bill 299 is Senator Harmon Cropsey, Room 122-Vi State Capitol, Lansing, MI 48909. Co-sponsor is Senator Jack Welborn, State Capitol. Box 30036, Lansing, MI 48909. Other Senators include Senator William Faust, Room 125 State Capitol, Lansing, Ml 48909. Senator George Z. Hart, Room 440, Famum Building, Lansing, Ml 48909, Senator Doug Carl, Room 3-1/2P State Capitol, Lansing, MI 48909 and Senator Vernon Erlers, Room 806 Farnum Building, Lansing, MI 48909. These Senators are members of the Senate Energy Committee which will be discussing Senate Bill 299. Senator Carl is the chairman of the committee. We must make this legislation a top priority for the legislature this session. We need their support. Jerry Bradley Hastings Congratulations Saxons! To the editor: Just a few words to congratulate our basket­ ball team: Well, the bubble has finally burst, but our hats arc off to Coach Denny O'Mara and his Hastings High School Basketball Sax­ ons. Certainly there is nothing to be ashamed with a 22-3 season. The last few mmutes was a cliff hanger with a tear-jerker on t!»at last shot. The turning point of the game was perhaps the quite unnecessary call of a technical on a Hastings player in a championship game. The referees never did have the play under con­ trol. The question is if the referees were suposed to be tough, why didn’t they call a foul when Mike Brown made his last shot? Two East Grand Rapids players about smothered him when he went up with the ball. Mike was being clobbered all during the game and he still made 37 points. 1 am just wondering what a combination that would be if Mike and brother Mark would be playing together at Western. There would be double trouble in the comers plus lots of three baggers. For the first in many years I did not attend a single game this season, however I did listen to all the broadcasts and kept a respectable score. A doff of the old lid also goes to WBCH announcers. All in all the boys played hard in every game and with a show of great sportsmanship. Good luck to the seniors who played their hearts out at Lansing Eastern. There are some very good players coming up and Hastings Saxons will be heard once again. Re*'-.ctfully. R.H. "Doc* Gerlinger Hastings Reader says 83 cents of tax dollar goes to school To the editor: In regards to the 4.18 mills the Hastings schools want, why not take a tax notice and see how much money goes into the school system? Lets take one with a state equalized value of $29,500. Fifty percent of the tax plus the fee due in the middle of the year. 1987. is $517.33. For the full year it will be $1034.66. The total tax is $1248.33 (collected) which is nearly 83 cents of each tax dollar collected go­ ing into the school system. Now they want 4.18 mills more. This would bring in $123.31 more. The total school tax would be $1157.97 and all taxes collected on the tax notice would be $1371.64. This is the bottom line, the one that counts. Ward O. Weiler Hastings Aside from occupational considerations, business owners arc concerned with providing quality education to their own children. In fact, if prospective business clients feel that the local school system is not adequate for the needs of their family, there is little likelihood that they will choose to locate their businesses in that community. The JEDC would support any effort to upgrade the present education institutions of Barry County. Signed JEDC Board and staff Millage increase is investment in kids’ future To the editor: Has anyone quit going to the grocery store because prices increase? Do we stop wearing shoes because a pair costs around $50 instead of $5 or $10? Do we quit seeing our medical doctor because his office call has doubled in the last few years? I don't like being controlled by inflationary prices in every area and I’m not prepared for the 25 cent postage stamp the Postal Service is predicting, are you? But I’m not sending my letter with 22 cent stamps because they wouldn’t go anywhere! The recent state evaluation increase on pro­ perty taxes was bad news but I'll continue to pay my taxes, will you? I thought that this tax would contribute to the schools but it does not. The amount of in­ crease that we pay in local taxes is subtracted by the state from the amount it funds the schools’ Every dollar I pay extra, the state takes away from my schools. At the same time, the state increases its mandates or demands without providing extra funding. Thus, we can understand why the schools are asking a 4.18 mills tax increase in the face of an increased state evaluation. I also learn that only about 7 percent of the state lottery take contributes toward the nearly six billion dollars the state spends annually on schools. The good news is that the “Circuit Breaker” or Michigan Homestead Refund Tax allows many people a reduction on our dwelling taxes. Not only seniors but others and, even renters, are benefitted by this law. The forms are found in the Hastings Public Library and there’s a phone number to call for help as well as tax helpers posted around the County to give free assistance. 1 am a grandmother with a grandson in the Hastings Public schools and I'm a reading tutor in Northeastern School so 1 am personal­ ly concerned with the maintainance of the pre­ sent level of educational excellence. 1 know that if I do not vote for this millage increase, the schools go backward not forward. They need libraries and counselling and ad­ ministrative expertise and many other services that will be lost without the millage. Like the upcoming postage stamp increase, to move my letters. I will pay more. The long­ term gains from the 4.18 mills school tax will be to provide the means to encourage people to stay and finish school, decreasing dropouts and thus relieving the burgeoned prison population and welfare rolls. 1’11 pay for extra postage and I’ll invest in our school kids’ future and their ability to cope with rapid economic and scientific growth. We need a competitive educational advance to meet European and Asian levels and it starts here and now. Vote Monday, March 28 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Hastings Middle School and Pleasantview Elementary School. Those who need transportation, please call 945-5216. Very sincerely yours, Ruth E. Davis Resident opposes mandatory community service to earn diploma To the editor: The public opinion question in the Banner dated March 17 asked, “should community service be a graduation requirement?” My first response was “graduation from what, the county jail?" As it turned out, my guess was close. This sentence was proposed by the slate senate as a requirement for graduation from high school. The analogy is not absurd. On page 10 of the same issue of the Banner a man was sentenced to, among other things, 100 hours of community service for selling a controlled substance. Community service has involun­ tary servitude as punishment for crime written all over it. The apparent belief that being a teenager is a criminal offense, a delusion held by a number of teenagers, is now being supported by legislation requiring teenage children to be subject to a requirement normally used on convicted criminals. Considering the fact that many leenag-rs have low-self-esteem pro­ blems anyway, placing them into slavery, besides violating the letter of amendments 13 and 14 of the U.S. Constitution, will only ag­ gravate their view of themselves as evildoers and second-class citizens. A person who dots community service work by choice is in a different category than one who is required to do it by force of law. Opportunities to engage in voluntary com­ munity service work should be available for any person regardless of age. It is the practice of making it mandatory, with denial of a high school diploma as an alternative, that I find objectionable. Sincerely. Frederick G. Schantz Hastings Majority of research animals are treated humanely, U-M Director says To the editor: A recent article in the Banner (Feb. 25, 1988) intimates that animal research facilities are relatively unregulated and that animals are misused. Nothing could be further from the truth. The public can be assured that the vast majority of animals used in research receive excellent care in clean well-run facilities. I and more than 700 other veterinarians who specialize in laboratory animal medicine have devoted our professional lives to ensuring that animal research is conducted humanely. At the University of Michigan 12 veterinarians oversee husbandry and veterinary medical programs that are excellent. In addition, we review all research projects to make certain that animals are treated humanely. Possible pain and distress to animals is weighed heavi­ ly when researchers determine whether use of animals is appropriate. VIEWPOINT . Continued progress in veterinary and human medicine is dependent on the con­ tinued use of animals in research. Suitable alternatives to the use of animals simply do not exist. If alternatives are available, they are used. We have an open door policy and invite responsible readers to tour our animal research facilities. We are proud of our facilities and staff and are convinced that your readers will be also. The public shouldn't be misled by well meaning but ill-informed peo­ ple who condemn animal research. You cannot BUY education...yet, we must pay for it As we approach the upcoming s hool millage election Monday. March 28 con­ sider what your vote really means to the students of the Hastings School system. We do not want to return to drastic cutbacks in programs, teachers, and possibly the school day. As responsible citizens, we want to continue offering a stable program of education lor our youth so they get a -olid foundation of knowledge as they become the young adults of the future. Funding of education in Michigan must be dealt with at the stale level. Don’t condemn the accomplishments of our local educational institutions by defeating the necessary local funds needed to make up the loss of state revenues. It’s time that Michigan residents "demand" sufficient funding for their schools so that local school districts do not continue to jeopardize the education of its vouth to funding deficiencies. Our children only pass through k-12 education once in their lifetime and the importance of offering a variety of learning experiences in and out of the classroom is so important to the individual potential of each and every one of our youth. We urge you to VOTE Monday to continue the stability of our local educa­ tional programs. And then in the coming weeks determine as voters that wc will not play catch up forever. Write to the governor and state legislators and put this issue in their comer. Ask them to support k-12 funding in Michigan so that once and for all we can solve this important issue. Daniel H. Ringler, DVM Professor and Director Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine University of Michigan Ann Arbor Dukakis keeps his promises To the editor: After seeing the photo of a prominent Nashville lady in the Maple Valley News and the brief information with it and after reading the article in the Hastings Banner and some comments by Congressman Gephardt, I only felt it was my duty as a Democratic Citizen to let the citizens know what Gephardt had writ­ ten to me and about a pamphlet which purely indicated the lack of concern for the senior citizens not only of this county (Barry) but, also, of the nation. In my opinion anyone who would endeavor to write a bill let alone get it passed whereby the senior citizens would not benefit and perhaps lose some of their benefits is to help­ ing any one but the wealthy and not the senior citizens. Is he just campaigning for the highest office in these United States and making just pro­ mises in an effort to get delegates for himself? 1 just hope the fanners of this state of Michigan as well as senior citizens can see through these promises by looking at this bill whereby the senior citizens would not profit. For over four years I have had a correspon­ ding acquaintance with another candidate in another state who has a proven record of what he did to help the needy, creating jobs for the unemployed, and pushed to aid the senior citizens of his state, and started programs and helped pass laws to lower the crime rate. He personally helped those less fortunate than himself. I believe Gephardt never did any of these things! 1 am not a campaign activist but I will sup­ port those who have a proven record of help­ ing others. I first wrote this gentleman (a candidate) concerning a horrible disgusting crime that was committed in his state over four years ago; not only because I had a sister and a niece, home owners in his state but mainly because I wanted to know how this crime was dealt with in his state. His own personal response was very im­ pressive to leant of his deep concern about such a crime, and what he was doing himself about it. (Incidentally there are Republicans to verity that he kept every promise made). My relations stand behind him 100 percent because he does everything (not just something) he promises to do. If this gentleman does this for his own state can’t you just visualize what he will do for our great country. His promises are not just words, that he can not live up to. My Republican relatives favor this candidate. If given one half a chance can't you see what he would do to help ours and other farmers in these United States the way he helped the needy, unemployed and senior citizens? Let him show in actions not words what he can do to help the farmers of these United States. This lady (a seniqr citizen) heard from this candidate many times long before, there was any mention of anyone who had any intent of running for the president of these United States. His letters were most interesting and always one couJ sense in his writings the concern he had for exhers. If my late husband, William R. Dean, were here he would verity this. He encouraged me to write this gentleman about all issues concerning this state and these United States. My husband was a well known fanner. Long ago I wrote and told this gentleman: "that he should toss his hat in the ring for the presidential office." 1 really approved and liked what he stood for and how he lived up to and carried out all promises, which he made. There is no other candidate that has done what this gentleman has done. 1 keenly observe an individual long before he announces his intent to run for a political office. Take Jesse Jackson, for example, there is not one word about what he would do to help the senior citizens. Have you ever read what he would do to help the farmers? Frankly I think he should be behind the pulpit in a church where he belongs as there is a separa­ tion of church and state. I pray that the delegates of this county (Barry) and all other counties of Michigan do some soul searching, really deep and see whose promises in the past have been kept, before March 26. In my opinion Governor Michael Dukakis is the only Democratic candidate who has liv­ ed up to his word in the past and undoubtedly shall live up to his word when nominated as president of these United States and who has a proven record. And he is the only candidate in my opinion capable of defeating any Republican candidate. PTO officers support school millage increase To the editor: Before you walk into the voting booth on Monday, March 28. we at Southeastern Elementary School urge you to take advantage of the millage information that is available to you. A lot of extensive research and time has been pul forth to help you to become better in­ formed about our children’s schools. Do you realize that if your child has a five-hour day of school next year, it could cost you *160 for that extra hour per day for babysitting because of the school day being cut by one hour? Persons who want to determine the exact impact of the proposed millage increase on their taxes can call Nelson Allen at 948-8021 to have a computer calculation. It is not necessary to identify yourself, but the name of your township, the amount of household in­ come, and the state equalized valuation of your property is necessary to have. The calculation only takes one minute! No school system is perfect; however, our goal is to continue and maintain the quality education our children are receiving and are entitled to in the future. Please take advantage of your opportunity to voice your opinion on March 28 and stand with us in support of our upcoming millage. Sincerely, Southeastern Elementary P.T.O. Officers Lyn Richie Nyla Rounds Jan Gibbons Darlene Keizer Students urge “yes” vote To the editor: We are all students at Central School and we are very upset! We are thinking about all the things will loose if the millage doesn’t pass. We're not just saying this. We'd loose gym. library, and lots of other tilings! Besides what would we do with all our library books? So 3,553 students in our Hastings Area Schools Are Counting On You To Vote Yes! Please Vote Yes! It would mean a lot to us. Sincerely. Joshua D. Hill, Eleanore Schroeder Betsie Keeler, Jonathan O. Becca Keeler, Lisa Reynolds Kcri O. Witker, Damian. Cami Park Kris Javor, Matt Styf. Kristen Norris, Sarah Lepak. Russell Solmcs. Allen Eaves. Brad Miller, David Knoester Nicole Karmes. Mathew Mead Andy Hubbard. Anthony Bolthouse Robin Acker. Tina Windsor Rachel Nystrom, Erinn, Erica Commentaryfrom our editorial stqff— Hastings Mfg. makes final proposal Hastings Manufacturing Company officials arc awaiting action by the United Auto Workers Local 138 on a final proposal made by the company in a meeting with the union’s bargaining team Friday, said Vice President of Employee Relations Joe Bennett. "It’s in their hands now." Bennett said Tuesday. "They're in a position where they can elect to take it to a vote or not." The two sides have been negotiating the contract, which expired Jan. 31. since Jan. 5. Union employees have been working on a day-to-day extension of the contract since Feb. I. Union President Patrick Loftus said his 345 member union has not voted on the proposal and cannot do so until approval is given by the union's international representative. “It’s a three party-agreement. ” Loftus explained. Bennett said the company has not set a deadline for a decision by the union and that then, was no indication by the state or federal mediators concerning their thoughts on the proposal. "They didn’t say anything about it," Ben­ nett said. “We're quite concerned about whether they feel we're on the right track so wc are having our lawyer find out what they feci about where we’re al.” Neither Bennett nor Loftus would discuss details of the proposal. • CORRECTIONS* A misplaced section of copy in last week's Hastings Banner said that Freeport resident Randy Allen, age 20. was ordered to complete his high school diploma as pan of his sentence for breaking and entering and breaking and entering an occupied dwelling. However, two paragraphs pertaining to another case were accidentally inserted into the story about Allen and said the defendant was 18 years old and had only a ninth grade education. Because of incorrect information £;ven to the Banner, a story in the March 10 issue ("Fog leads to four car accident on Mon­ day ”) identified a passenger in one of the vehicles as Bill Martin. The man's correct name is Bill Miller. In a March 10 story about a new contract between Flexfab and the American Federation of Grain Millers Local 397. a statement by company official Max Miner should have in­ dicated that job positions are classified as base or qualified rather than classifying employees themselves. The Banner regrets the errors. PUBLIC OPINION: What do you look forward to once the warm weather arrives? Sincerely, Isabelle V. Dean Nashville Local grandmother supports millage hike To the editor: If, over the past weeks, you have conscien­ tiously read the articles submitted by your Hastings Schools superintendent on the schnol millage election and if you have studied the ■'Question-, and Answers” as set forth in the March 10 issue of the Banner, then you can­ not help but have a clear understanding of “why” a school millage increase is important and necessary at this time. To quote from the March 10 Banner (for the lack of a better choice or words), our Hastings students are given the opportunities for "educationally sound, wholesome interac­ tions between young people themselves and between young people and others in their community and other communities." Aren’t these goals worth striving to maintain? Wouldn't you rather read about the fine academic achievements of our youth and about their community project involvements in helping and sharing their love for others? Our upcoming children and grandchildren look up to our high school youth and will want to follow in their footsteps if given the same educational opportunities. Let us NOT have our schools return to the same situation of the early 1980s, at which time substantial cuts in programs, services and staff were made. Let us turn out in full force and give our utmost support to the school millage increase election and keep Hastings a city of fond school memories for our youth. A concerned senior citizens and grandmother, Laura Schroeder Hastings The Hastings Sarah Lepak Hke Krueger Amanda Hawbaker Chris Stafford Mathew Mead Brad Vincent Question: Last Sunday marked the first day of spring, ending another long Michigan winter. With the arrival of spring comes a variety of outdoor activities. Our question this week, directed toward six Hastings children, was what the six looked forward to once the warm weather hit. Mathew Mead: "We’re going up north to White Cloud and going three-wheeling back in the trails." Sarah Lepak: "I’m going to Detroit to see my grandma and go to the Easter Fesitval at the aquarium there." Chris Stafford: "1 like to fish and hunt and play baseball and football." Mike Krueger: "I know of nothing I'm go­ ing to do this spring. I play at the YMCA stuff that 1 can.” Banner Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid al Hastings, Michioan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 12 - Thursday, March 24,1988 Subscription Rates: $13.00 per year in Barry County; $15.00 per year tn adjoining counties; and $16.50 per year elsewhere. Amanda Hawbaker: “My favorite part of spring is swimming. We also have a swingset in the backyard and I like to play baseball and basketball.” Brad Vincent: "I plan on starting outside sports. My favorite sport is soccer. I also plan on going hiking plus 1 like getting out of school for a week." . Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 24, 1988 Beulah M. Barber Alton F. Klahn Charles Eddy Dow LAKE ODESSA - Alton F. Klahn, 88, of Lake Odessa, died March 17,1988 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Klahn was bom on December 27, 1899 in Lake Odessa, the son of John and Wilhelmi­ na (Christie) Klahn. He attended Lake Odessa schools and graduated in 1920. He was the star player on one of Lake Odessa Ionia County championship football teams. He was married to Marion Perkins in 1923. They lived in Detroit for several years where he was employed in the contracting business. They moved to Lake Odessa in 1930 and began farming. He and his brother Ernest Klahn were co-founders and builders in Klahn Brothers Construction Firm. He became a charter direc­ tor of the Ionia County Soil Consecration District. He received an award in recognition of 40 years activity in Clarksville Tri-County Conservation District. Mr. Klahn is survived by his wife; one son, Gordon of Lake Odessa; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; nieces; one nephew; and cousins. Preceding him in death were three brothers, Howard, Arthur and Ernest and one sister, Gladys. Funeral services were held Monday, March 21, at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with the Rev. Ward Pierce and Rev. Ross Weber officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. DECATUR, MI - Charles Eddy Dow, 89, of Decatur, Michigan, and formerly of Hastings, passed away early Monday, March 21, 1988 at Singleton Manor in Decatur. Mr. Dow was bom on September 7,1898 in Ludington, Michigan, the son of William and Mary (Badgley) Dow. He was raised in Paw Paw, Michigan and attended schools there, graduating in 1916 from Paw Paw High School. He went on to receive his Civil Engi­ neering degree from the University of Michi­ gan in 1922. Mr. Dow worked for the Michigan Depart­ ment of Highways until 1933. Then he worked at various federal and slate agencies until coming to Hastings in 1947, when he founded the Barry Engineering Company. He retired in 1968. Mr. Dow is survived by a son, Eddy W. Dow of Philadelphia, PA; a daughter, Mrs. Miriam Philleo of Los Angles, CA; grandchildren and great grandchildren. ■ He was preceded in death by a brother, Milton Dow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Public Library. Arrangements are pending at Wren Furneral Home in Hastings. 04417484 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West Stale Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship II a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise GRACE LUTHERAN Gathering 7 p.m. CHURCH, 239 E Nonh St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 945-9414. Palm Sunday. March 27 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. David D. - 8:45 Church School: (all ages) Garrett. Phone 948-2229 Par10:00 Holy Communion. Satur­ sonage. 945-3195 Church. Where day. March 26 - 9:30 Conf. 5. a Christian experience mJccs you a Tuesday. March 29 - 7:00 Steph. member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Supp. School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. CHURCH, Comer of Broadway and Center, in Hastings. Phone HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ 945-30)4. The Rev. Wayne Smith, SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Rector. Sunday Schedule: Adult Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm. Choir. 9 p.m. Church School and Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday Adult Education. 9:30 a.m. Holy School. 10:00. Morning Worship Eucharist. 10:30 a.m. Weekday Service 11:00. Evening Service Eucharists: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Thursday. 7 p.m. Call for informa­ Night 7:30. Hastings Area tion about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group and other activities. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. Feb. 28 • 9:30 and 11:00 Mor­ ning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 ser­ vice over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 Church School classes for all ages. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room. 11:3C Children's Church. 5:30 Confir motion Class in the Dining Room. 6: 30 Junior High Youth, 6:30 Senior High Youth. Wednesday. March 2-1:00 Circle 4. at the home of Hard Hildebrandt, 1:30 Circle 3. at the home of Jean Fin- ' nie, 6:30 Choir Robe Committee. 7: 30 Circle 5. at the home of Marilyn Oaster, 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Thursday, March 3 - 9:30 Circle 2, in the Lounge. Fri­ day. March 4 - 9:30 World Day of Prayer in Sanctuary. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avrnuc. Hastings, Ml 49058 Nor­ man Herron, Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home. Sdiedule of services: Sun­ day, Worship 10 a.m., Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour, 6:00 (Eletn. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., al 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB club for boy s. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banfield Church; Worship Service 9:00: Church School Mon­ day, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Garner. Pastor, James R. Barrett, Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night, 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8, 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall), Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids {Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH, 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings. Leonard Davis, Pastor. Ph. 948-2256 or 945-9429. Sun­ day: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.. Youth 5 p.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m. Nursery for all services. Wednes­ day: CYC 6:45 p.m., prayer and Bible study 7 p.m. HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Delton Area The Church Page is Pa'd for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REX ALL PM Ar aCY Complala Prescription Sr /Ka HASTINGS SAVINGS A IOAN ASSOCIATION Moating* ond loka Odasso COLEMAN AGENCY of Hostinp, Inc. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd., 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. SLunday School al 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Rev. Donald Jansen. Pastor. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning wor­ ship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. IniiKonce for your Lila. Homa. Business ond Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hottkv. — Hmh-ll. FLEXFAl INCORPORATED of Hailing* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch, Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broodwoy • Hotting* BOSLEY PHARMACY . I IB S HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hailing*. Mkhigon Mstmgs fiber glass products, inc. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. M.chigon Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Banfield Sunday School 9 a.m.. Banfield Worship 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel Sunday School 9: 30; Countrv Chapel Worship 10: 30. HICKORY CORNERS - Beulah M. Barber, 88, of Hickory Comers died Monday, March 14, 1988 at Borgess Medical Center after a short illness. Mrs. Barber was bom October 9, 1899 in Delton, the daughter of William and Minnie (Hunt) Watson. She lived her entire lifetime in Delton and Hickory Corners areas. She was a member of and past president of the Bernard Historical Society, the Cressey Circle and a member of the former Rebekah Lodge of Prairieville. She was married to Irving Barber January 8,1916. He preceded her in death March 9, 1980. Mrs. Barber is survived by two daughter-in­ laws, Ula Barber and Donna Barber both of Hickory Comers; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one step-grandson; two step­ great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Annabel­ le Gardineer of Otsego and Mrs. Richard (Mae) McCleury of Augusta. Preceding her in death were three sons: an infant son, Gerald Barber in 1960, Charles Barber in 1985 and five brothers. Funeral services were held ThursdayTMarch 17, 1988 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Rev. Elmer Faust officiating. Burial was at the Cressey Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Catherine L Johnson COLUMBUS, IN - Catherine Louise John­ son, 81, formerly of Midland Park, Gull Lake, passed away Friday, March 18, 1988, in Columbus, Indiana, where she was residing with her daughter. Mrs. Johnson was born on December 17, 1906 in Oakland County, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Jennie (Churchhill) Rowland. She moved to Marshall at age 6 with her family. She graduated in 1924 from Marshal] High School, then graduated from County Normal and later attended Western State Teachers College and taught in various schools in Calhoun County. She lived many years at Midland Park in Gull Lake. She was married to Joseph R. Johnson on December 24,1932. He preceded her in death in 1964. Mrs. Johnson was a former member of Gull Lake Bible Church and a member of the Maranatha Baptist Church in Mishkawaka, IN. Mrs. Johnson is survived by a daughter, Mrs. James (Janet) McAuee of Columbus, IN; a son, James R. Johnson of Hastings; three grandchil­ dren; three sisters, Mrs. Hazen D. (Miriam) White of Pinelas Park, FL, Mrs. Fred (Jennie) Clements of Marshall and Mrs. Charles (Barbara) Rising of Sierra Vista, AZ; two brothers, Paul W. Rowland of Douglas, AZ and Eugene R. Rowland of Lansing; several nieces and nephews. Services were held Tuesday, March 22,1988 at the Gull Lake Bible Church with Pastor William Rowland and Pastor Paul Deal offi­ ciating. Burial was at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Susanna Kreider HASTINGS -Susanna Kreider, 89, of 117 Coats Grove Road, Hastings, passed away Friday, March 18,1988 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Miss Kreider was bom on November 27, 1899 in Lancaster County, Pennsilvania, the daughter of Jacob H. and Sadie (Myer) Kreider. She graduated in 1914 from East Lampberger . High School. Then she attended Lancaster ' General for nurse's training and got her degree from White Haven in New York. She moved to Hastings in 1938. She was employed at Pennock Hospital for many years. She spent 2 years nursing on the Navaho Indian Reservation in Arizonia. Susan­ na also was the nurse for Camp Greenwood for 4 summers, then retired from the Barry County Medical Facility in 197Z Miss Kreider was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Circle 3 and 5, served on the Honorary Membership Committee and the Michigan Nursing Association. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was a sister, Ester Kreider on January 3, 1987. Services will be held Thursday, March 24, 1988 inManhiem, Pennsilvania. Burial will be at Hellers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Doris R. Craig RIVERVIEW, FLORIDA - Doris R. Craig, 69, of Riverview, Florida, formerly of Hast­ ings, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 1988. Mrs. Craig was born on April 1, 1918 in Hastings, the daughter of Harry and Grace (Cook) Shute. She is survived by a daughter and son-in­ law, Mary Ann and Jack D. Thompson of Riverview, FL; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael E. and Jeanette Craig of Galloway, OH; a chosen son and daughter-in-law, Gordon and Myrna Sheffield of Hickory Comers; grandchildren, Christina, Matthew, Timothy, Mark and Keena Craig of Midland, MI, Melisa K. Cotey of Riverview, FL, Wayne and Kevin Sheffield of Hickory Comers; great grandchil­ dren, Robert Dennis and Tyler Paul Cotey of Riverview, FL; a sister, Thelma M. Shute of Hastings and several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Private grave­ side services will be held at Riverview Cemet­ ery in Hastings at a later date. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Crystal D. Kermeen MIDDLEVILLE - Crystal D. Kermeen, 73, passed away Tuesday morning, March 15, 1988. Mrs. Kermeen retired two years ago as manager and head cook of West and Minnie McFall schools in Middleville. Her husband, Wayne D. Kermeen, preceded her in death in 1961, as did their son, Warren D. Kermeen and two grandsons, Cabel and Spencer Earl Townsend. She is survived by her children, Sharon K. Kermeen, Russel J. and Patricia Kermeen, all of Middleville, Bonnie J. and Gilbert Town­ send of Freeport; one grandson, Gilbert E. Townsend II; three granddaughters, Kelli K. Kermeen, Jennifer E. and Carrie A. Townsend; two step-grandsons, Michael and Robert Bird, Jr., all of Freeport; a brother, William Johnson of Ohio; two sisters, Lucille Dunn of Petoskey and Sara Jane VanClief of California; several nieces and nephews. Furneral services were held Friday, March 18, 1988 at the Roetman Funeral Chapel in Caledonia with Rev Jeny Drummond and Rev. Bruce Stewart officiating. Burial was at the Pannelee Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Cora P. Purdy LANSING - Cora P. Purdy, 90, of Lansing, formerly cf Middleville, passed away Monday, March 21, 1988. Mrs. Purdy was bom on January 5,1898, in Goes, Netherlands, the daughter of Anthony VanderVoord and Domina Reyerse. She was married to Edward P. Purdy on September 23, 1919. He preceded her in deaih on June 14, 1976. Mrs. Purdy is survived by one son, J. Jay and wife, Ruth'Purdy of Wyoming; one daughter, Betty and husband, Joe Konieczny of Lansing; four grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Verhagen ofGrand Rapids and Mrs. Thurlow (Betty) Tuttle of Elpaso, Texas; two brothers, Frank VanderVoord and Tony VanderVoord, both ofGrand Rapids; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Helen Miller of Allegan and several nieces and nephews. . Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 23,1988 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville, with Rev. Ward Scovel officiat­ ing. Burial was at Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Ralph S. Tieche Ross B. Eagon BATTLE CREEK - Ralph S. Tieche, 79, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, March 4, 1988 at Community Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mr. Tieche was bom January 14, 1909 in Detroit He grew up in Nashville and graduated from Maple Valley High School. After graduating he attended Michigan State Univer­ sity and worked as bakery manager at the school. Mr. Tieche also worked as a salesman throughout Michigan for bakery supplies, then later purchased Goddie's Bakery with his brother Morris. He also was a real estate associ­ ate for Pearse Really. Mr. Tieche served in the United Stales Army during WWII. He was a member of the First Congrational Church and life member of Sojourner Lodge 483 F & AM of Michigan and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Tieche is survived by his wife, the former Betty Lou Marston; one son Michael M. Tieche of Bloomington, MN; three brothers, Morris L. Tieche of Battle Creek, Ned Tieche of New Deny, PA and Hank Tieche of Alupang Cove, Guam; two sisters, Agnes Quigley of Ypsilanti and Evelyn Wolfe of Davidson, MI. Funeral services were held Monday, March 7, 1988 at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society. Marian Gene O’Dell WYOMING - Marian Gene O’Dell, 86, of 225 Camden, Wyoming, Michigan, passed away Monday, March 7, 1988. Mrs. O’Dell was bom on July 28, 1901 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Rollin and Emma (Tasker) Phillips. She was raised in Grand Rapids and attended schools there. Mrs. O'Dell had lived at 225 Camden, Wyoming, MI for 76 years, then moved to the Provincial House and lived there for 6 years. She was married to Williy O’Dell. He preceded her in death in October of 1980. She was employed as a seamstress at the Globe in Grand Rapids. Mrs. O'Dell was a member of the Burlingame Congregational Church for 40 years. Mrs. O'Dell is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John (Erma) Buckler, three grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, March 14, 1988 at the Kuiper Funeral Home in Wyoming with Rev. David Lee Smith officiat­ ing. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Glenn E. Thede CALEDONIA - Glenn E. Thede, 92 of Cale­ donia died Saturday, March 19, 1988 at Zepherhills, Florida. Mr. Thede was bom on September 21,1895 in Leighton Twp., Allegan County, the son of Emanuel and Mary (Aubil) Thede. He was married to Nettie M. Snyder on June 1,1925. He was a life time farmer in the Leighton Township area. He was a member of the Leighton United Methodist Church. Mr Thede is survived by his wife, Nettie M. Thede; one son, Clarence John and wife Portia Thede of Howell, one daughter, Laura and husband Vera Hyde of Grand Rapids; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one sister Mrs. Howard (Bernice) Heggen of Minneapolis, Minn.; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Olga Thede of Wayland; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 1988 at Leighton United Methodist Church with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leighton United Methodist Church. Arrangements are were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. HASTINGS - Ross B. Eagon, 79, of 595 Hammond Road, Hastings, passed away Monday, March 21, 1988 at Knapp Hospital, Weslaco, Texas. Mr. Eagon was born July 23, 1908 in Elkhart, Indiana,- the son or Roscoe and Blanche (Hall) Eagon. He was raised in the Elkhart area, where he lived most of his life until moving to Hastings in July of 1983. He was married to Lois Bryant, who passed away in 1981. Then on November 7,1981 he married Dorothy Hampton. Mr. Eagon was employed for 37 years at Bendix Aviation in South Bend, Indiana, retir­ ing in 1974. He was a member of Tyrian Masonic Lodge in Elkhart and Hastings and also a member of the First Church of God. Mr. Eagon is survived by his wife, Dorothy; one son, Jerry Eagon of Elkhart; one daughter, Sharon Milliman of White Pigeon, MI; two step-daughters, Carol Hill of Femdale and Sherry Wright of Hastings; 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 25, 1988 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Dorothy Stanley Beebe Word has been received of the death of Dorothy “Dot" Beebe, 63, a former Hastings resident, who died Jan. 22. 1988 at the North Fulton Regional Hospital in Georgia. She was a resident of Roswell. Ga. Beebe, the daughter of Walter and Elsie Stanley of Hastings, graduated from Hastings High School in 1942. She served with the Navy Waves during World War II. A well-known Roswell artist, she was associated with Gallery V. Beebe also was a member of the Roswell Women's Club, Roswell Fine Arts Alliance, Roswell Historical Society and Friends of the Library. She is survived by her husband Philip Beebe of Roswell; daughters Calhryn Goodman of Schley, Va; and Mindy Hardison of Roswell; sisters Fran Mustard of Connecticut and Mar­ jorie Lili of San Jose, Calif; grandchildren Amy and Anne Goodman of Schkj. Va; and Rachel Hardison of Roswell. Funeral services were Jan. 24, 1988 in the Roswell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Simmons officiating. Interment was in Green Lawn Cemetery. The family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Gephardt to make final state speech in Grand Rapids Eany County residents are invited to join residents in a 10-county area surrounding Grand Rapids to hear Democratic fresiAe&ik} Candidate Richard Gephardt make his final speech before Saturday's caucus. The Missouri congressman, who sponsored the Harkin-Gephardt Bill (Save the Family Farm Act), will speak Friday at 3:15 p.m. at the Aquinas College Music and Fine Arts Building, located off of East Fulton Street in Grand Rapids. Anyone who missed Gephardt's speeches in Hastings or surrounding cities is encouraged to attend, local Democrats said First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were made by Gurbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Felix A. Wiejaczka HASTINGS- Felix A. Wiejaczka, 72, of 538 W. Bond Street, Hastings, died Thursday, March 17, 1988 at his residence. Mr. Wiejaczka was born on November 9, 1915 in Detroit, the son ofJoseph and Bernice (Ziomek) Wiejaczka. He was raised in Detroit and attended schools there. He was married to Mary E. Horosko on September, 4, 1937. He was employed at Massey-Ferguson Company in Detroit for 31 years, retiring in 1978. He moved to his present address in 1979. He was a men>ber of the St Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Mr. Wiejaczka is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters, Mrs. Roger (Theresa) Michaluk of Troy, Mich., Mrs. Donald (Rosemary) Danuloff of Waukeshka, Wise.; suns, John Wiejaczka erf Colorado Springs, Colo., and Dennis Wiejaczka of Grosse He, Mich.; nine grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Jane Zwierski of Warren, Mich. Preceding him in death were two brotliers. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 22,1988 at 11 a.m. at Sl Rose Catholic Church, with the Fr. Leon H. Pohl officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Albion, Mich. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. 36 receive first communion at St Rose— Thirty-six children received First Communion at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Sunday. At a special 12:30 p m. Mass for their parents and friends, the children each took a significant part in the First Communion liturgy. Shown here are (front row, from left) Mylea DeGoa, Jackie Lesick, Rachel Dreyer, Alanna Tepp, Alicia Frazone. Nick Wilson, Sarah LaJoye, Becca Keeler; (second row) Kristen Sherwood, Callie Shumway, Jeremy Otto, Karah Smith, Summer Gillons, J.P. DeWitt, Matt Toburen, Chris Olmsted, Bess Lyons; (third row) Jessica Price, Trisha McKeough, Jon Olmsted, Beth Sonrrnith, Michael McKeough, Nancy Anger, Kristen Hanshaw, Jenny Norris, Tyler Mayne; (fourth row) Jamie Noteboom, Philip Gole, Mark Arens, Ben O'Mara, Cody Lyons, Katie Willison; (fifth row) Diane Hawkins, instructor; Kathryn Thomas, LisaCooklin, Becky Lukasiewicz, Jason Windes, Dot Gole, instructor; and the Rev. Leon Pohl. (Banner photo) — NOTICE — i The Hastings City Council will receive comments on curb side trash pick up, performed by Hastings Sanitary Services, at the next Council meeting to be held at 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 28. 1988 at the City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Anyone wishing to comment on this matter, please attend this meeting. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk • • • • . . ! ! • NOTICE • The Delton Kellogg School District Board of Education meeting sched­ uled for April 11, 1988, has been changed to Monday, April 18, 1988, 7:00 p.m. in Room #36 in the upper elementary building. �T'JPBDV The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 24. 1Q88 — Page 5 Legal Notices A bucket hanging on a Maple tree like this one In Vermontville Is a sure sign that spring Is on the way. Monroe-Kellogg announce engagement Duits-Lowell announce engagement Sandra Monroe of Lansing and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Monroe of Holt would like to announce the engagement of their daughter. Anna Marie, to Kim Ray Kellogg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kellogg of Woodland. Anna is a 1986 graduate of Lakewood High School and a graduate of Craigs College of Beauty. Kim is a 1981 graduate of Lakewood High School and is currently employed by the Ionia County Road Commission. A July 30 wedding is being planned. Wayne and Marian Duits announce the engagement of their daughter. Susan Marie, to Kirk Joseph Lowell of Ballston Lake. N.Y. Duits is a 1982 graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed at Auto Owners In­ surance Co. of Lansing. Lowell, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney and Anita Lowell of New York, is a 1977 graduate of Burnt Hills. Ballston Lake High School and is employed with Regal Associates. The couple is planning a May 28 wedding. Chow-Noah announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Philip Chow of Orinda, Calif., are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Chen-Yin. to Attorney Paul Randal Noah, son of Dr. and Mrs. Melvin Noah of Middleville. The wedding will take place on Aug. 6 at the United Methodist Church. Lafayette. Calif. After a Hawaiian honeymoon the couple will reside in the San Francisco area while Chen-Yin completes her work toward a juris doctorate at the University of California Davis. Carpenter-Minto announce engagement HARRY BOESCH Registered Rap. First ol Michigan Corporation VMM* MCO42MTO9 * Rate effective 3/22/88 All CDs ore FSUC or FDtC insured up to S100 000 per client per depository institution. Norma Kay Carpenter and Glenn Alan Minto will be pronounced husband and wife on June 18. The bride-elect, of Rockford, is the daughter of Mel and Judy Carpenter of Delton. She graduated from ThomapplcKcllogg High School and is currently atten­ ding Grand Rapids Junior College. The groom-elect, of Belmont, is the son of Roger and Kathy Blanker, also of Belmont. He graduated from Rockford High School and attended Grand Rapids Junior College. You Are Invited to Participate In The HEALTH FAIR Sweet maple syrup means the return of springtime Even though the robin is Michigan's state bird, to those familiar with the change of seasons here, it is not the surest harbinger of spring. The annual tapping of sugar maple trees in Vermontville, as well as across the slate, is an absolute guarantee that winter is on the way out and spring is advancing day by day. It's the combination of warm days and fros­ ty nights that triggers the annual flow of sap that gets, somehow, from the maple tree to the breakfast table. Maple syrup season, which is often referred to as "the beginning of the end of winter," whirls into Michigan in March and April each year. Nearly 1.6 million gallons of maple syrup are produced in the United States annuallyalmost all of which comes from states in the Northeast and Midwest. Michigan, which produces nearly 100,000 gallons of syrup an­ nually, ranks third to fifth among maple syrup producers, depending upon the weather. Maple syrup-yielding trees are found vir­ tually throughout Michigan. Clusters of maple trees (known as “sugarbushes" in the in­ dustry) are found wherever heavy soil exists. This means you might find a sap-yielding maple tree right in your own backyard. The thick, rich substance is dear to the hearts of many Michiganians because of its history as one of the oldest agricultural crops in the stole. Since the discovery of this sweet commodi­ ty by native Americans-and then the pioneers, who used maple tree sap to make sugar-Michiganians have found hundreds of ways to utilize maple syrup: in cookies, can­ dies. ice-cream toppings, cakes, and in its traditional role as waffle and pancake topper, to name a few. Though the season does not promise to be an easy one for dieters, maple syrup has re­ mained one of the most popular natural food products. The syrup contains no additives, no preservatives, and is 100 percent pure! While many outdoor enthusiasts look for­ ward to the season as a signal of the start of spring, and while connoisseurs look forward to the natural sweetness of syrup, others love the excitement involved in tree-tapping. Hundreds of amateur tree-tappers take to the forests or parks, with bucket and sap­ topping manual in hand. They join an army of professionals who produced more than 100,000 gallons in Michigan last year. A single maple tree may yield a total of 10-12 gallons of sap each season, but the sap must be boiled down taJng 35-40 gallons of sap to produce 1 gallon of maple syrup. Festivals and tree-tapping demonstrations are held in honor of the maple syrup season. Two of the best known are at Vermontville and Shepherd, April 22-24. The annual "sap runs" are celebrated with parades, art shows, food festivals, carnivals, contests, and tree­ tapping demonstrations. At Shepherd, stagecoach and helicopter rides are a special added attraction. The two festivals have been around for a combined total of 78 years. In Benzie County, maple syrup makers are busy at work producing syrup for Michigan Maple Syrup Week, March 20-26. Here, the maple trees are blessed, special activities are begun, and visitors are able to enjoy some of their favorite maple-syrup goodies. And although we tend to think of maple syrup in terms of breakfast, festivals, and parades, it’s serious business to many Michigan farmers and economists: the source of $25 million for the Michigan economy last year. How sweet it is. Co-sponsored by... BARRY-EATON HEALTH DEPARTMENT FELPAUSCH — "The People Who Care" LOCAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS To be held on ... March 26, 1988 10:00 a.m. Adopted resolution for proposed reduction from the State Department of Social Services budget for Thornapple Manor. Adopted resolution to Barry County Rood Com­ mission for work on Kingsbury Road from Pifer Rood to Osborne Road. Approved the purchase of heater ond metal detector for cemetery use. Approved assesment of $1.000.00 to Delton Kellogg School for summer recreation program. Bills were read ond approved for $8,234.91. Will have Settlement Night March 17th at 7:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m. Lois Bromley, Clerk Asserted to by: William B. Wooer. Supervisor (3/24) the date of such sole. DATED: March 24. 19118 JACK F. GARDNER ATTORNEY - SUITE 205 24800 NORTHWESTERN HWY. SOUTHFIELD. MICHIGAN 48075 (313) 352-7020 UNION MORTGAGE COMPANY. INC. hake MTF WfTW A A (4/21) NURSE ...&*& 91001)1 - NOTICE The annual Township meeting will be held at the Prairieville Township Hall beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 26,1988. In addition to other regular business, a budget covering the proposed expenditures and esti­ mated revenues of the Township shall be submit­ ted for public hearing pursuant to Act 34 of the Public Acts of 1963 as amended. Please take further notice that a copy of such budget is available for public inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 10115 S. Norris Road, during regular business hours. Janette Emlg, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP - ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE is hereby given that the ANNUAL TOWNSHIP MEETING will be held SATUR­ DAY, MARCH 26,1988,10.-00 A.M. at the HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL located on M-43. In addition to regular business, the annual financial report and proposed budget for 1988-89 fiscal year will be submitted for consideration and public hearing. The proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Township Hall during regular business hours. Shirley R. Case, Hope Township Clerk 948-2464 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. at PENNOCK HOSPITAL Carlton Township SCREENINGS AVAILABLE - ANNUAL MEETING Saturday, March 26,1988 • Blood Glucose/Cholesterol • Blood Pressure Checks • Breast Self-Examination Instruction • Joint Stability/Grip Strength • Colorectal Cancer Screening • Cancer Risk Appraisal • Cardiac Risk Analysis • Lung Capacity Testing • Hearing Screen • Vision Acuity Screening • Glaucoma Screening • Medication Compatibility Evaluation • Height/Weight Evaluation • Foot Evaluations • Immunizations Available (DPT, HIB, PNEUMOVAC, Td) BARRY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING March 1. 1988 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. All board members present. Approved minutes ol February meeting ond treasurers report. Set Annual Meeting to be held March 26. 1988 at FORCLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE • Default having been mode in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by WILLIAM J. ALLEN and LINDA F. ALLEN, his wile, of the City of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagors, to BURLINGAME CO., a Michigan corporation. Mortgage dated the 14th day of May. A.D. 1986. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on lhe 15th day of May. A.D. 1987. in Liber 450 of Barry County Records, on page 989. which said mortgage was thereafter assigned to Union Mortgage Company. Inc., by various mesne assignments, the final assignment dated March 1 1988 and recorded on March 7. 1988 in the office of Register of Deeds in Liber 463 for said County of Barry County Records, on page 274. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum ol Seven Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen ond 92/100 Dollars ($7,316.92). And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover lhe debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, ond pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 5th day ol May. A.D. 1988. at 11:00 o'clock a.m. said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, ol the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 14.13 percent (14.13%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum of sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to pro­ tect its interest In lhe premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All of that cer­ tain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Hastings in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows, to wit: Lot 103, of the plat of HASTINGS HEIGHTS, accor­ ding to the recorded plat thereof, also commenc­ ing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 103. thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes East 20 feet, thence South 1 degree West 100 feet, thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes West 20 feet, thence North I degree East 100 feet to the place of beginning, be­ ing a part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 8, Town 3 North. Range 8 West, Hasting: Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be six months from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING Sponsored by... PENNOCK HOSPITAL State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE INDEPENDENT PROBATE Filo No. 88-19885-IE Estalo of Margorethe M. Adams, deceased. Social Security Number 366-10-6631. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by tho following: The decoder.!, whoso last known address was 13020 S. Burchetto Rood. Plainwell. Michigan diod 1-10-87. An instrument dated 10-3-78 has been admitted os the will of tho deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will bo barred unless presented within four months of lhe date of publication of this notice, or four months after tho claim becomes due. whichever is later. Claims must be presented to tho independent represen­ tative: Robort L. Redmond, 480 West Lovell Street. Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons entitled to it. Robert L. Redmond (P19291) 480 West Lovell Street Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 (616)381-9010 (3/24) We have loan money for all kinds of little emergencies, Like most people, you probably need to borrow money from time to time. When you do, stop in. We’ve got the money you need. And at competitive rates. Money for home improvements. Vacations. Boats. Cars. College educations. No matter what financial needs you’re juggling — expected or not — we can help. But of course, you’ll have to come see us. We don’t make deliveries. 2 P.M. • CARLTON TOWNSHIP HALL In addition to regular business, the annual financial report and a tentative budget for tho coming year including the planned use of REVENUE SHARING FUNDS will be submit­ ted for consideration. The proposed budget will be available for public inspection at the Clerk’s home by appointment. DELORIS DIPP Carlton Township Clerk Phone 765-8571 fastings (fifty iBank safe and sound banking Offices in: Hastings 150 W. Court Middleville 435 Arlington Bellevue 115 N. Main Nashville 203 N. Main �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 24, 1988 Hastings grad named Outstanding College Student of America Jason Sixberry, a 1984 graduate of Hastings High School has been naned a new member of the Outstanding College Students of America "because of outstanding merit and accomplishment as an American college student." Sixberry, a student at Ferris State College, is lhe son of David Sixberry of Hastings. has helped them get the message It explains the various kinds of drug.->. what they do to the mind and body and where to go to get help if you are hooked. I'm proud of the booklet and have been told it has done a lot of good. If you would like a copy, send S2.50 plus a self-addressed, stamped No. 10 envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. Ann Landers Sugar factory hubby goes sour Quality Education Costs Money... Be sure to VOTE Monday, Mar. 28 Hastings Savings &Loan "Moving into a new era of people serving people." MAIN OFFICE 201 E. State St. Hastings, Ml (616) 945-9561 BRANCH OFFICE 802 Fourth Ave. Lake Odessa, Ml (616) 374-8849 Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924 Gas pumper makes plea Dear Ann Landers: Would you please print this letter? I am a service station atten­ dant and would welcome the opportunity to educate a few million motorists. Please learn where your gas tank opening is. As careful as 1 am. people complain about their paint jobs when 1 have to stretch the hose to lhe limit because they have stopped their cars too far from lhe pump. If I ask customers to move, they gripe because they are inconvenienced. When I am busy with another customer, please don't honk the horn or yell at me. 1 probably have only a dollar's worth or so of gas left to pump. Your turn will come. Please turn the radio down when you tell me how much gas you need. You can go deaf later. I enjoy my hearing. I'll gladly take your trash if you ask me to. When you throw it out of the window, guess who has to pick it up? Finally, I am happy to serve you in all kinds of weather. I’ll check under the hood and wash windows. But please remember that, like everybody else. 1 enjoy a compliment for doing a good job. Actually it would be better if you told my boss. He gets the complaints, why not a few good words? Your kindness might be reflected in my paycheck. -- Gas Jockey in Jersey. Dear Jersey: Gas jockeys all over the map are sending up cheers because you took the time and trouble to speak out. Thanks on behalf of all of them. Cocaine addict uses education Dear Ann Landers: I've made a lot of mistakes in my life, but the biggest one was cocaine. I started using the junk when I was 18. just a kid. I had no idea what I was doing. I’m now 26 years old. I was arrested six months ago on a drug charge. I can't help but wonder if I would have gone down that rotten road if I had been better educated about the health hazards, the finan­ cial and legal problems and the real downside of drug abuse. So how do we wise up the kids before they gel addicted? The answer is simple: drug education at lhe junior high school level. We have courses in English, history, math, wood shop, art and even driver’s cd. But what good are any of these if the kid gets hooked and dies from an overdose? We need more than a health class with one or two days devoted to drugs. Wc need a full­ blown course on drug education. And it should be required. We should have former drug abusers come in and talk to the students and tell them what it's like to gel addicted so the kids will make the right move when so­ meone offers them lhe hard stuff. Kids need to know that cocaine can kill them. It can also make them want to kill themselves. - D.J., Ontario, Canada. Dear Ontario: I agree that we need full­ blown. required courses in school. Junior high is not too young. Several teachers have written to say they are using my booklet “Lowdown on Dope" in the classroom and it flexsteee^.^ FINE UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE ncias o» rwr f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE ’445 I ’335 ’265 ’335 •Ail Iwlh ond malarial* u*«d meet lhe high standard* set by the American Denial Aw n. ■Our on premise* lob provider individual g efficient service. •Free denture contuliation & examination. (616)455-0810 the ihsibe •L.D. Himebaugh DDS •D.D. While DDS •G. Moncewkz DDS 2330 44th SI., S.E., Grand Rapids ~ 2nd IG WEEK! The New 1988 FlexSteel Sofas, Sofa Sleepers and Recliners are Now In — Hurry In While Lake Odessa has been honored the second time as Tree City USA. The National Arbor Day Foundation based in Nebraska has named Lake Odessa the smallest community in Michigan to be given this name because of the village tree program. Village forester consul­ tant Ed Gross will present the flag and other materials of recognition sometime in April. Ryan James, weighing seven pounds, eleven ounces, is the new son of Earl and Teresa Ely. He arrived Feb. 11 at the Ionia County Memorial Hospital. Grandparents are Fred and Kay Werner of Portland and LaVeme and Carolyn Ely of Woodland, great grandparents are Rodney and Donna Burhans and John and Jean Barber both of Portland. Uceba Thomas has sold her home on Se­ cond Avenue to Penny and Charles Faust both of Lake Odessa. Uccba is a resident al the Fry Adult Foster Care Home on Sixth Avenue Lake Odessa. Michael and Linda Carter of Vermont­ ville were Tuesday visitors of Harold and Lctha Reese. A letter from Greg and Colleen Humel and family in Italy writes that Colleen has had more ear surgery and had to travel to a hospital in Germany for the surgery. The family expects to leave Italy in April for the States, as he had been in the U.S. Service for three or more years. Betsy Knox, the Ionia County Home Economics agent has accepted a position as MSU 4-H program, beginning her work there March 24. She has been with the Ionia County Selection Is Good! Flexsteel Recliners Groomer complains of dog abuse Dear Ann Landers: I am a dog groomer. I give dogs baths and haircuts. Every day. I see animals whose fur is matted down, right to the skin. The owners tell me. "Get those knots out." Unfortunately groomers have no magical tools to remove them. We use a brush, comb and elbow grease, which is pure agony for the animal. They yelp and cry something awful. Imagine not combing or washing your hair for six months, then having someone try to comb out that mess! These animals have scars on their skin where the mats have tightened until they ac­ tual rip the animal's flesh. Add to this the moisture from rain or their own urine which, when trapped in the mats, cannot dry out. This causes open, ugly sores. I see animals every day covered with fleas, as many as 500 on one small dog. These fleas cause eczema and all types of skin problems. 1 have worked on dogs whose nails are so long that they have curled around and grown back into the dog’s pads, crippling lhe animal. Ann. I could go on an don, but I think you get the idea. Please tell your readers that neglect is a form of abuse. The little time it takes each week to bathe and brush your dog should not be considered a chore. You owe it to your pet to take care of him. He (or she) gives you unconditional love. - A Reader in Tallahassee. Fla. Dear Tai.: I could almost hear those dogs crying when I read your letter. It’s hard to believe that people would treat their pets so shabbily, but your letter has convinced me that they do. Thanks for the wake-up call. Drugs are everywhere. They 're easy to get. easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs and drug use. Ann Landers' newly revised booklet. “The Lowdown on Dope," will give you the answers. Send $2.50 plus a self-addressed, stamped No. 10 envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Lake Odessa News: COMPLETE DENTURE TRUCKLOAD fWW Dear Ann Landers: I believe my husband has been having an affair. He says it's all in my head. I'd like your opinion. "Ray" works in a sugar factory. About two years ago. he started wearing his good shirts to work. Soon after, he asked me to buy him some nice colored undershorts. Then, all of a sudden, he had to leave early for work. He said the company was having meetings. This went on for almost a year. When he started to leave at dawn I threatened to call his super­ visor. The meetings ended. In the 26 years we've been married. Ray has never taken a shower before going to bed after the swing shift. Now he comes home late and I can tell that has already showered and shaved. His hair is clean and fluffy, not mat­ ted down from wearing hard hat for eight hours. Recently we've been getting odd phone calls at least twice a week. Sometimes she hangs up. Other times she asks for him. He says she's a saleslady. Same woman, same voice. His lovemaking is different, too. There is now foreplay and deep kissing. He is a much better lover. (I guess I should thank her for that.) If you think it’s all in my head. 1 will seek counseling. If not. I'd like my husband to tell me what's going on so we can try to work things out. Maybe he can help me understand why he is cheating on me and tell me what I can do to make our marriage better. - No Name. No Place Dear N.N.N.P.: The evidence leaves little room for doubt. Sugar Ray has slipped his collar. Show him this letter and tell him it's yours. Suggest joint counseling. It could make this marriage stronger in the broken places. Good luck. IF YOU MISSED office since 1978 and has had success with other programs in Extension and 4*H programs. Blase and Karen Kearney of Ionia lists a real estate transfer to Paul Covkendall of Lake Odessa. Also listed is Jon Stafter of Lansing to Charles and Virginia Rayner of Lake Odessa. The old Pere Marquette and later Chesapeake and Ohio Railway will soon have a new Ixation as crews have been working to dismantle some and will take a ride to the new locatior near the fairgrounds. After the building is on location, the renovation will begin. Il will take awhile to get the building in place. Mr. and Mrs. David Emory of Lake Odessa have announced the engagement of their daughter, Kathy Sltortz to Rene Men­ dosa of Stevensville. Kathy’s father is Daryl Shortz of Caledonia. Kathy is a graduate of the Central Michigan University and is employed by Eastminister Child Development Center at East Lansing. Rene is the son of .Asuncion Mendosa and the late Winseslow. He is a graduate of Lans­ ing Community College and is employed in computer operations at Michigan State University. April 16 is the date set for their wedding. The Sebewa Church of God held an Easter bazaar on Saturday and homemade crafts and bake goods were sold. The Lakewood High School band and choral group will present a concert on Thurs­ day at noon featuring soloists. The 55-Plus senior citizens will be served a dinner after the program. Birthdays for January, February and March will oe honored. A real eslate transfer involves the United Community Bank of Grand Rapids to M.A. Klein of Lake Odessa, and Klein, in turn, has transferred property with Jeffery and Sheryl Stalter of Lake Odessa. ONLY $99°° THE NO. 1 PLANTER IS With purchase of a sofa or sofa sleeper at the suggested retail price. ...LOOK FOR OURS OPEN 9 a.m. ’til 8 p.m. Monday & Friday; 9 a.m. ’til 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Miller’ FURNITURE & CARPET STORE 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. 945-2091 If you've had an auto accident, get the problem straightened out at the auto body shop of Andrus Chevrolet Buick. You’ll find us working for you, not the insurance company, with quality products that make your car look good again. took for the sign of quality — VISA N 2■ •r 1 M-37-43 THE HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN ACCOUNT O FIRSTS AMERICA. State St Dawntowa < -to GradlapMi MdKalMttiM BattteCneh Bndrus'^ OSh. 4 ,. ^ thastings m ■ The all-time favorite planter, John Deere MaxEmerge®, has been improved to MaxE merge 2. With new features like an optional vacuum meter for extra-acurate seed spacing. ■ And you still get the features that made the Max-Emtrge planter famous for uniform germination and maximum emergence. Come see the only planter better than a Max­ Emerge. ___________________________ PLANTER CLINIC Tuesday, March 29th 7 p.m. at our Store LEADERSHIP YOU CAN COUNT ON ' 1435 South M-37 PHONE — 945-2425 THORNARPLE VAL Rail GM QUALITY | SERVICE PACTS 1690 Bedford Rd., (M-37) Hastings • 616-9459526 MNIRAL MOTORS CORPORATION �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 24, 1988 — Page 7 From Time to Time... by—Esther Walton Flora Beadle, 1st woman school commissioner Flora Beadle was bom in Barry County in 1869 and graduated from Hastings High School tn 1884. After graduation. Flora gain­ ed a teaching certificate and taught in the Grand Rapids High School for four years. In 1888, she moved back to Hastings and taught at Hastings High School where she became lhe principal. In 1895, she ran for The Barry County superintendent of schools on the Democratic ticket. Her Republican opponent was Enoch An­ drus, the county superintendent for several years. The contest was a heated one, accor­ ding to the Republican Banner accounts, which defended Andrus. In the March 28, issue, just before the election, was an editorial part of which said, "Monday afternoon, a committee waited upon the writer and respect­ fully asked that Miss Beadle be given an op­ portunity to reply to the article written by Mr. Andrus which was published in last week's Banner..." the Banner had declined to publish it, and according to the editorial, "has sub­ jected us to criticism, and in justice to the Banner we feel called upon to make this explanation:" "Out of deference to the fact that Miss Beadle is a lady and a personal friend of the writer, we agreed to publish her reply, pro­ vided that Mr. Andrus could see the article and have the opportunity to reply to the same, which was not satisfactory to the commit­ tee... We will frankly say that were Mr. An­ drus' opponent a gentleman instead of a lady, under no circumstance would we consent to a reply being published in our columns under similar circumstances "Second, because this week’s issue of the Banner will be the very last one before elec­ tion. and if Mr. Andrus were not permitted to read Miss Beadle’s communication and reply to it in this week’s issue, then he would have no opportunity to reply until next week Thurs­ day at which time election will be a thing of lhe past. "Third The Banner is a partisan paper ... Under these circumstances would it be consis­ tent for us. and would it be expected of us,... to open our paper to the exclusive reply of an opposition candidate three or four days before election and not give the candidate of our own party an opportunity to reply to it?" "Fourth, the position of county school commissioner is now a political one. Such be­ ing the case, we feel that a certain respon­ sibility rests upon the Banner as the only Republican paper in Barry County in ad­ vocating the principles of that party..." We insist that our offer was more than could have been expected, considering that we are runn­ ing a partisan paper, and was nothing more than plain justice to Mr. Andrus." In the article of March 21. written by An­ drus. Flora Beadle was referred to as a "lady", but he felt she could not qualify for the post, because she did not have a first grade certificate. The March 21 article points out that there were only two women currently holding the county commissioner’s post in Michigan. One county, having only 121 districts and the other, only five. The article continued that "Barry County had 148 districts, requiring, outside of Hastings, 164 teachers to fill the schools. "The commissioner cannot sit down and wait for pleasant weather" (to visit them). Of course, women teachers were expected to at­ tend to their schools in all kinds of adverse weather. Andrus then ended the article with this appeal: "1 believe there is a sense cf justice in the hearts of all men to whi;h I can safely appeal. I do not believe that candid men anywhere, no matter what party they belong, will approve..” Women were not given the right to vote un­ til 1911. Their influence could only be exerted by appeal. It remains an unanswered question if lhe women did just that to the Banner editor and that "a committee’ was a committee of women who were putting pressure on the Ban­ ner. For, if a group of Democrats had put forth that request, the Banner would have at­ tacked them viciously, as was common in those days. In the March 28 editorial titled "Com­ munications, a Letter From Mr. Andrus" An­ drus says “Since my communication to the Banner last week. I have been advised by legal counsel, which requires the board of education to meet on April 6. 1895. to deter­ mine what persons, among those who apply for certificates at public examination to be held March 28 and 29. of this week, are entitl­ ed to such certificates, is directory and not mandatory, and that the board may meet lawfully at once at the close of examination and review the paper of any applicant, and if entitled then to grant a certificate which could at once be forwarded to the state superinu dcnt...l hearby declare that I am willing tlw a meeting of the board be held at once up- <i lhe close of the examination on this week Friday, to examine the papers of Miss Beadic, and that I am willing to leave the whole matter of her competency and right to a first grade cer­ tificate to the other members of the board, and if found competent by them, will cherrfully sign the certificate that she may fill out..." The April 4, 1895 Banner reported on the election results, "The very large vote receiv­ ed by Miss Beadle would indicate that the voters of Barry County thought that she was running on the Republican ticket, as her ma­ jority will about equal the combined ma­ jorities of Republican supervisors - about 850. "Mr. Andrus has been recognized for many years by the Republican party, and this, together with the impression that he had been unfair with Miss Beadle as regards her cer­ tificate, were vigorously used against him and caused his defeat." The job of county superintendent of schools required a high level of organization and business competency, an attribute not normal­ ly associated with women in those days. Each county elected a superintendent every two years, who after the spring election, took office on the first of May. The county super­ visors determined the compensation to be paid. The duties of the county superintendent were to interview all prospective teachers in each township and to hold examinations. According to the primary school law of Flora Beadle when she was County School Commissioner (pg. 13 Headlight) 1869, after the examinations, the superinten­ dent granted certificates, "licensing as teachers all persons whom, on thorough and full examination, he (or she. in this instance) shall deem qualified in respect to good moral character, learning and ability to instruct and govern a school; but no certificate shall be granted to any person who shall not pass a satisfactory examination in orthography, reading, writing, grammar, geography and arithmetic." The superintendent could issue three grades of certificates. The lowest grade was third grade, licensed the holder to teach in one specified township and was valid for only six months. Second grade was granted to any per­ son of approved learning and was valid for one year. The first grade certificate was granted to persons of approved ability and success and who had taught at least one year in the state of Michigan. The superintendent was required to keep a record of ail the certificates granted or annull­ ed. with the date, grade and duration of each. The superintendent could also grant cer­ tificates for teachers, qualifying them to teach in any of the primary or graded schools. This position was generally the duty of the city superintendent of schools, if the city was large enough to warrant such a position. Qualifying people for teachers was not lhe only job. The superintendent had to visit each of the schools in the county al least once in each year, evaluate the teaching and students, counsel the teacher and lhe district boards, note the conditions of the school house and appurtendances and suggest plans for new school houses and for wanning and ven­ tilating the same and keep track of general im­ provement of school houses and grounds. The superintendent also had to oversee the district and township libraries and suggest bet­ ter management and see that the money col­ lected was devoted to the increase of the library. He or she was in charge of public lec­ tures and teacher’s institutes held in the coun­ ty. and helped the teachers and school boards to "secure more general and regular atten­ dance of children.” ’ General administrative duties were to receive all blanks and communications from the superintendent of public instruction and see they were distributed correctly. The superintendent received the annual reports of the township inspectors and filed copies with the county clerk and lhe Superintendent of Public Instruction after each report was judg­ ed correct. There were about 25 different forms to be filled out. Some of these forms were multiplied by the number of teachers; school districts; school inspectors; and the number of times money changed hands for schoo'. purposes. By law. the county superintendent could not serve as an agent for any author, publisher or book-seller, or receive any compensation or reward for his or her influence in recommen­ ding the purchase or use of any library or schoolbook or supplies. The slate superintendent of public instruc­ tion could conduct any teacher’s institute for five days each year. The county superinten­ dent then notified teachers in the county. The last job was to assist Teacher’s associations with educational functions. Flora Beadle in 1898. married Albert Renkc. and at the next election in 1899 chose not to run. John Ketcham, who later became a Con­ gressman. ran for the position of county superintendent of schools and won. Flora was elected to the Hastings Womens Club board and settled in to housekeeping and paren­ thood. She and her husband had a daughter named Aimcc. bom in 1900. Flora's husband Albert Renkc died before 1915. and in 1916. Flora married Edward F. Blake and moved to Middleville. She died in 1929 at the age of 60. and is buried at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Woodland News Max and Lee King have sold their home and land on Clark Road (M-66) to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Elcnbaas. The Kings plan to move to Louisiana in April where they will be near her family and nearer his work. The Board of the Woodland Community Chest met recently. During the meeting lhe name of lhe organization was changed to Woodland Community Chest-United Way. Max King resigned as vice president after many years of service to the organization. Lee King resigned as secretary-treasurer. Max King has also served on the state United Way Board. Mary Ellen Quigley was elected the new secretary-treasurer of Woodland Community Chest-United Way. Anncmaric Othmcr is still president of the organization The Community Chest board made its an­ nual allocations al the meeting, dispensing over S2.000. Donations were made to the Woodland Fire Department to help purchase a refrigerator for the new fire station kitchen: to the village of Woodland for playground equipment in the park; Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts; Barry County Hospice; and Love Inc.; as well as some lesser donations. Last week, Willard Brodbeck suffered his second stroke this year. He was taken to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo and was still their early this week. The Woodland Lions Club held its annual Lenten Men’s Breakfast Saturday morning. Bob Kirsten, pastor of the Woodland United Methodist Church, spoke to the 15 men present. The second printing of the township history book is now available at the Woodland Library, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, from 1 to 5 p.m. The books will be mailed anywhere in the United States for a shipping and handling charge, in addition to the price of the book. For informa­ tion about ordering books, call Wayne Henney at 367^594 or 367-4140. Tickets for the lecture by Dr. Weldon Petz to be held in Central School auditorium, Hastings on April 16, which will be during the Civil War Re-enactment at Woodland, are now on sale at the Woodland library. This lec­ ture is to benefit the C.K. and S. depot restoration project. Dr. Petz will speak about the Abraham Lincoln assassination and funeral, as April 14 is the anniversary of the assassination and April 15 was the date of Lin­ coln’s death. Woodland Township's annual meeting will be held at the new fire station on Satur­ day, March 26, at 1 p.m. The proposed budget will be presented and other business discussed with township residents. Ed and Jeanette Markwart celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary last week. Her parents, Gene and Frances Reuther, held a family dinner at their home on Sunday. John Call today for our ... by Catherine Lucas FREE and Carolyn Brecheisen came from Col­ dwater; Bradley and Barbara Gillaspie and family from South Wayne, Wise.; Amanda Markwart from Lake Odessa; and Hermann Markwart and family from Highland. Byron and Brian Gillaspie spent the week - which was their college spring break - at the Ructher home with their grandparents. The Reuthers took them back to Wisconsin in the next weekend. Jeanette's Sunday school class also surpris­ ed her by having coffee, treats and cards in class on the day of the anniversary. No Obligation Consultation 948-4033 Local students to perform in all-state band Don Chccscman and Kim McCall will represent Hastings High School in an all-state high school band performance at Western Michigan University, March 25. Known as the Fisher Tull All-Star Band, the 125-member ensemble consists of the finest musicians representing over 75 high school bands from throughout the state of Michigan. Cheeseman has been selected as a first chair winner. Over 200 students were nominated by their high school band directors for seats in this band which will be conducted by nationallyrecognized composer Fisher Tull and Richard Suddendorf, director of bands at Western Michigan University. A special committee of professors from Western Michigan University’s School of Music subsequently ..elected those who will have the opportunity to rehearse and perform in this all-star band. The day-long schedule of events, including Fisher Tull and Western Michigan Univer­ sity’s music faculty, is part of the 20th annual Spring Conference on Wind and Percussion Music. The evening concert featuring the Fisher Tull All-Star Band begins at 8 p.m. in Miller Auditorium on the University’s Kalamazoo campus and is open to the public, free of charge. Printers and publishers ...from business cards to newspapers - Ph: 945-9554 /952 N. Broadway In Hastings Lose Your Weight and STA-LITE ... by following through with Diet Center’s ALL NEW! STA-B-LITE — PROGRAM — ... to keep those pounds off! “YOU ARE SPECIAL” WE WELCOME NEW DIETERS OR RESTARTS... 1615 South Bedford Road, M-37 (next to Cappon O//) Hastings, Ml ___ Phone 948-4033 OH CALL OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PLAINWELL Center 7lr uasgbt-foa profasioAoli. ■■■■ Phone 685-6881 frt HOURS: Monday thru Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; ______________ Saturday 8 a.m, to Noon_________ SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN To the Qualified Electors of Money from Home! Hastings Area School District THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON Monday, March 28, 1988 The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7:00 o'clock a.m., and remain open until 8:00 o’clock p.m., of the same Election day. The places of ELECTION are indicated below: HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST GYM — and — PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The following PROPOSITIONS or QUESTIONS will be voted upon: GENERAL OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in the Hastings Area School District, Michigan, be increased by 4.18 mills ($4.18 on each $1,000.00) for four (4) years, 1988 to 1991, for general operating purposes? COUNTY TREASURER’S CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increases in the total tax rate limitation in any local unit affecting the taxable property In lhe School District and the years such increases are effective are as follows: LOCAL UNIT Bedford Township Hastings Area Schools: YEARS EFFECTIVE VOTED INCREASES None 20.8960 Mills 2.0000 Mills 2.4000 Mills .0500 Mills 3 4 2 2 yrs. yrs. yrs. yrs. 1987-1989 1986-1989 1987-1988 1987-1988 This Certificate Is given pursuant to Section 3 of the “ Property Tax Limitation act" and does not Include any tax rate limitation increases which are not required to be recorded in the Office of the County Treasurer. This Certificate Is made in connection with an election to be held by the following Home Equity Loans are available at NBH Yes, money from home (your home) can be obtain­ ed, if you have an amount paid on your property that will be comparable to the project for which you want to borrow. Come see us when you have an idea you think is worth pursuing. Rational III A IN k of u West State at Broadway School District: NAME OF DISTINCT Hastings Area School District ELECTION DATE MARCH 28, 1988 Dated: February 24, 1988 Ann Rosenbaum Calhoun Country Treasurer COUNTY TREASURER’S CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increases in the total tax rate limitation in any local unit affecting the taxable property in the School District and the years such Increases are effective are as follows: LOCAL UNIT County of Barry City of Hastings Assyria Township Baltimore Township Carlton Township Castleton Township Hastings Township Hope Township Irving Township Johnstown Township Maple Grove Township Rutland Township Woodland Township Barry Intermediate School District Hastings Area Schools All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 1987 1987-1988 1987-1988 1987-1991 1987-1990 1987-1988 1987-1992 1987-1989 indefinitely 1987-1989 This Certificate Is given pursuant to Section 3 of the "Property Tax Limitation Act" and does not include any tax rate limitation increases which are not required to be recorded in the Office of the County Treasurer. This Certificate Is made in connection with an election to be held by the following School District: Member FDIC YEARS EFFECTIVE 1987-1991 VOTED INCREASES .25 Mill None None None 1.5 Mills 1 Mill None 2 Mills 1.5 Mills 1 Mill 1 Mill 1.5 Mills 2 Mills 1.25 Mills 22.896 Mills } NAME OF DISTRICT Hastings Area School District ELECTION DATE MARCH 28. 1988 Dated: February 24,1988 Juanita Yarger Barry County Treasurer Dated March 18, 1988 PATRICIA ENDSLEY, Secretary, Board of Education f MU �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 24, 1988 — Page 7 From Time to Time... by—Esther Walton Flora Beadle, 1st woman school commissioner Flora Beadle was bom in Barry County in 1869 and graduated from Hastings High School in 1884. After graduation. Flora gain­ ed a teaching certificate and taught in the Grand Rapids High School for four years. In 1888, she moved back to Hastings and taught at Hastings High School where she became the principal. In 1895, she ran for The Barry County superintendent of schools on the Democratic ticket. Her Republican opponent was Enoch An­ drus, the county superintendent for several years. The contest was a healed one, accor­ ding to the Republican Bannei accounts, which defended Andrus. In the March 28, issue, just before the election, was an editorial part of which said, “Monday afternoon, a committee waited upon the writer and respect­ fully asked that Miss Beadle be given an op­ portunity to reply to the article written by Mr. Andrus which was published in last week's Banner...” the Banner had declined to publish it. and according to the editorial, “has sub­ jected us to criticism, and in justice to the Banner we feel called upon to make this explanation:” “Out of deference to the fact that Miss Beadle is a lady and a personal friend of the writer, we agreed to publish her reply, pro­ vided that Mr. Andrus could see the article and have the opportunity to reply to the same, which was not satisfactory to the commit­ tee...We will frankly say that were Mr. An­ drus’ opponent a gentleman instead of a lady, under no circumstance would we consent to a reply being published in our columns under similar circumstances. “Second, because this week’s issue of the Banner will be the very last one before elec­ tion. and if Mr. Andrus were not permitted to read Miss Beadle’s communication and reply to it in this week’s issue, then he would have no opportunity to reply until next week Thurs­ day at which time election will be a thing of the past. "Third The Banner is a partisan paper ... Under these circumstances would it be consis­ tent for us. and would it be expected of us,... to open our paper to the exclusive reply of an opposition candidate three or four days before election and not give the candidate of our own party an opportunity to reply to it?” “Fourth, the position of county school commissioner is now a political one. Such be­ ing the case, we feel that a certain respon­ sibility rests upon the Banner as the only Republican paper in Barry County in ad­ vocating the principles of that party...” We insist that our offer was more than could have been expected, considering that we are runn­ ing a partisan paper, and was nothing more than plain justice to Mr. Andrus.” In the article of March 21, written by An­ drus, Flora Beadle was referred to as a “lady”, but he felt she could not qualify for the post, because she did not have a First grade certificate. The March 21 article points out that there were only two women currently holding the county commissioner's post in Michigan. One county, having only 121 districts and the other, only five. The article continued that “Barry County had 148 districts, requiring, outside of Hastings, 164 teachers to fill the schools. “The commissioner cannot sit down and wait for pleasant weather” (to visit them). Of course, women teachers were expected to at­ tend to their schools in all kinds of adverse weather. Andrus then ended the article with this appeal: “1 believe there is a sense of justice in the hearts of all men to which I can safely appeal. I do not believe that candid men anywhere, no matter what party they belong, will approve..” Women were not given the right to vote un­ til 1911. Their influence could only be exerted by appeal. It remains an unanswered question if the women did just that to the Banner editor and that “a committee' was a committee of women who were putting pressure on the Ban­ ner. For, if a group of DemocraLs had put forth that request, the Banner would have at­ tacked them viciously, as was common in these days. In lhe March 28 editorial titled “Com­ munications, a Letter From Mr. Andrus” An­ drus says "Since my communication to the Banner last week, I have been advised by legal counsel, which requires the board of education to meet on April 6. 1895, to deter­ mine what persons, among those who apply for certificates at public examination to be held March 28 and 29, of this week, are entitl­ ed to such certificates, is directory and not mandatory, and that the board may meet lawfully at once at the close of examination and review the paper of any applicant, and if entitled then to grant a certificate which co"M at once be forwarded to the state supti c.v dent...I hearby declare that I am willing mat a meeting of the board be held at oner Upon the dose of the examination on this week Friday, to examine the papers of Miss Beadle, and that I am willing to leave the whole matter of her competency and right to a first grade cer­ tificate to the other members of the board, and if found competent by them, will cherrfully sign the certificate that she may fill out...” The April 4, 1895 Banner reported on the election results, ’’The very large vote receiv­ ed by Miss Beadle would indicate that the voters of Barry County thought that she was running on the Republican ticket, as her ma­ jority will about equal the combined ma­ jorities of Republican supervisors - about 850. "Mr. Andrus has been recognized for many years by the Republican party, and this, together with the impression that he had been unfair with Miss Beadle as regards her cer­ tificate. were vigorously used against him and caused his defeat.” The job of county superintendent of schools required a high level of organization and business competency, an attribute not normal­ ly associated with women in those days. Each county elected a superintendent every two years, who after the spring election, took office on the first of May. The county super­ visors determined the compensation to be paid. The duties of the county superintendent were to interview ail prospective teachers in each township and to hold examinations. According to the primary school law of Flora Beadle when she was County School Commissioner (pg. 13 Headlight) 1869, after the examinations, the superinten­ dent granted certificates, “licensing as teachers all persons whom, on thorough and full examination, he (or she, in this instance) shall deem qualified in respect to good moral character, learning and ability to instruct and govern a school; but no certificate shall be granted to any person who shall not pass a satisfactory examination in orthography, reading, writing, grammar, geography and arithmetic." The superintendent could issue three grades of certificates. The lowest grade was third grade, licensed the holder to teach in one specified township and was valid for only six months. Second grade was granted to any per­ son of .’’pproved learning and was valid for one year. The first grade certificate was granted to persons of approved ability and success and who had taught at least one year in the state of Michigan. The superintendent was required to keep a record of all the certificates granted or annull­ ed. with the date, grade and duration of each. The superintendent could also grant cer­ tificates for teachers, qualifying them to teach in any of the primary or graded schools. This position was generally the duty of the city superintendent of schools, if the city was large enough to warrant such a position. Qualifying people for teachers was not the only job. The superintendent had to visit each of the schools in the county at least once in each year, evaluate lhe teaching and students, counsel the teacher and lhe district boards, note lhe conditions of the school house and appurtendances and suggest plans for new school houses and for warming and ven­ tilating the same and keep track of general im­ provement of school houses and grounds. The superintendent also had to oversee the district and township libraries and suggest bet­ ter management and see that the money col­ lected was devoted to the increase of the library. He or she was in charge of public lec­ tures and teacher’s institutes held in the coun­ ty, and helped the teachers and school boards to “secure more general and regular atten­ dance of children.” ’ General administrative duties were to receive all blanks and communications from the superintendent of public instruction and see they were distributed correctly The superintendent received the annual reports of the township inspectors and filed copies with the county clerk and the Superintendent of Public Instruction after each report was judg­ ed correct. There were about 25 different forms to be filled out. Some of these forms were multiplied by the number of teachers; school districts; school inspectors; and the number of times money changed hands for school purposes. By law, the county superintendent could not serve as an ageni for any author, publisher or book-seller, or receive any compensation or reward for his or her influence in recommen­ ding the purchase or use of any library or schoolbook or supplies. The state superintendent of public instruc­ tion could conduct any teacher’s institute for five days each year. The county superinten­ dent then notified teachers in the county. The last job was to assist Teacher's associations with educational functions. Flora Beadle in 1898. married Albert Renke. and at the next election in 1899 chose not to run. John Ketcham, who later became a Con­ gressman. ran for the position of county superintendent of schools and won. Flora was elected to the Hastings Womens Club board and settled in to housekeeping and paren­ thood. She and her husband had a daughter named Airnec. bom in 1900. Flora’s husband Albert Renke died before 1915, and in 1916, Flora married Edward F. Blake and moved to Middleville. She died in 1929 at the age of 60. and is buried al Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Woodland News Max and Lee King have sold their home and land on Clark Road (M-66) io .Mr. and Mrs. Jim Elenbaas. The Kings plan to move lo Louisiana in April where they will be near her family and nearer his work. The Board of the Woodland Community Chest met recently. During the meeting the name of the organization was changed to Woodland Community Chest-United Way. Max King resigned as vice president after many years of service to the organization. Lee King resigned as secretary-treasurer. Max King has also served on the state United Way Board. Mary Ellen Quigley was elected the new secretary-treasurer of Woodland Community Chest-United Way. Anncmarie Othmcr is still president of the organization. The Community Chest board made its an­ nual allocations at the meeting, dispensing over $2,000. Donations were made to lhe Woodland Fire Department to help purchase a refrigerator for the new fire station kitchen: to lhe village of Woodland for playground equipment in the park; Boy Scouls and Girl Scouts; Barry County Hospice; and Love Inc.; as well as some lesser donations. Last week, Willard Brodbeck suffered his second stroke this year. He was taken to Borgcss Hospital in Kalamazoo and was still their early this week. The Woodland Lions Club held its annual Lenten Men’s Breakfast Saturday morning. Bob Kirsten, pastor of the Woodland Unital Methodist Church, spoke to the 15 men present. The second printing of the township history book is now available at the Woodland Library, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, from I to 5 p.m. The books will be mailed anywhere in the United States for a shipping and handling charge, in addition to the price of the book. For informa­ tion about ordering books, call Wayne Hcnney at 367-4594 or 367-4140. Tickets for the lecture by Dr. Weldon Petz to be held in Central School auditorium, Hastings on April 16, which will be during the Civil War Re-enactment at Woodland, are now on sale at the Woodland library. This lec­ ture is to benefit the C.K. and S. depot restoration project. Dr. Petz will speak about the Abraham Lincoln assassination and funeral, as April 14 is the anniversary of the assassination and April 15 was the dale of Lin­ coln’s death. Woodland Township’s annual meeting will be held at the new fire station on Satur­ day. March 26, at 1 p.m. The proposed budget will be presented and other business discussed with township residents. Ed and Jeanette Markwart celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary last week. Her parents. Gene and Frances Reuther, held a family dinner at their home on Sunday. John Call today for our ... by Catherine Lucas FREE and Carolyn Brccheisen came from Col­ dwater; Bradley and Barbara Gillaspie and family from South Wayne. Wise.; Amanda Markwart from Lake Odessa; and Hermann Markwart and family from Highland. Byron and Brian Gillaspie spent the week - which was their college spring break - at the Ruether home with their grandparents. The Reuthers took them back to Wisconsin in the next weekend. Jeanette’s Sunday school class also surpris­ ed her by having coffee, treats and cards in class on the day of the anniversary. No Obligation Consultation 948-4033 Local students to perform in all-state band Don Checscman and Kim McCall will represent Hastings High School in an all-state high school band performance at Western Michigan University. March 25. Know n as the Fisher Tull All-Star Band, the 125-member ensemble consists of the finest musicians representing over 75 high school bands from throughout the state of Michigan. Cheeseman has been selected as a first chair winner. Over 200 students were nominated by their high school band directors for seats in this band which will be conducted by nationallyrecognized composer Fisher Tull and Richard Suddendorf, director of bands at Western Michigan University. A special committee of professors from Western Michigan University’s School of Music subsequently selected those who will have the opportunity to rehearse and perform in this all-star band. The day-long schedule of events, including Fisher Tull and Western Michigan Univer­ sity's music faculty, is part of the 20th annual Spring Conference on Wind and Percussion Music. The evening concert featuring the Fisher Tull All-Star Band begins at 8 p.m. in Miller Auditorium on the University’s Kalamazoo campus and is open to the public, free of charge. Printersand publishers ...from business cards to newspapers - Ph: 945-9554 1952 N. Broadway in Hastings Lose Your Weight and STA-LITE ... by following through with Diet Center’s ALL NEW! STA-B-LITE - PROGRAM ... to keep those pounds off! “YOU ARE SPECIAL’' WE WELCOME NEW DIETERS OR RESTARTS... 1615 South Bedford Road, M-37 (next to Cappon OU) Hastings, Ml —_ Center ■■■■ 74r wagbt-Jou proftssionalt. Phone 948-4033 OR CALL OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PLAINWELL — K|><| C. t Phone 685-6881 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN To the Qualified Electors of Money from Home! Hastings Area School District THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON Monday, March 28, 1988 The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7:00 o’clock a.m., and remain open until 8:00 o’clock p.m., of the same Election day. The places of ELECTION are indicated below: HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST GYM — and — PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The following PROPOSITIONS or QUESTIONS will be voted upon: GENERAL OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property In the Hastings Area School District, Michigan, be Increased by 4.18 mills ($4.18 on each $1,000.00) for four (4) years, 1988 to 1991, for general operating purposes? COUNTY TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted Increases in the total tax rate limitation in any local unit affecting the taxable property in the School District and the years such increases are effective are as follows: LOCAL UNIT Bedford Township Hastings Area Schools: VOTED INCREASES YEARS EFFECTIVE None Mills Mills Mills Mills 3 yrs. 1987-1989 4 yrs. 1986-1989 2 yrs. 1987-1988 2 yrs. 1987-1988 20.8960 2.0000 2.4000 .0500 This Certificate Is given pursuant to Section 3 of the " Property Tax Limitation act" and does not include any tax rate limitation increases which are not required to be recorded in the Office of the County Treasurer. This Certificate is made In connection with an election to be held by the following Home Equity Loans are available at NBH Yes, money from home (your home) can be obtain­ ed, if you have an amount paid on your property that will be comparable to the project for which you want to borrow. Come see us when you have an idea you think is worth pursuing. Hational West State at Broadway School District: NAME OF DISTRICT Hastings Area School District ELECTION DATE MARCH 28,1988 Dated: February 24,19B8 Ann Rosenbaum Calhoun Country Treasurer COUNTY TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increases In the total tax rate limitation in any local unit affecting the taxable property in the School District and the years such increases are effective are as follows: YEARS EFFECTIVE VOTED INCREASES LOCAL UNIT 1987-1991 .25 Mill County of Barry None City of Hastings None Assyria Township None Baltimore Township 1987 1.5 Mills Carlton Township - ' 1987-1988 1 Mill Castleton Township None Hastings Township 1987-1988 2 Mills Hope Township 1987-1991 1.5 Mills Irving Township 1987-1990 1 Mill Johnstown Township 1987-1988 1 Mill Maple Grove Township 1987-1992 1.5 Mills Rutland Township 1987-1989 2 Mills Woodland Township indefinitely 1.25 Mills Barry Intermediate School District 1987-1989 22.896 Mills Hastings Area Schools This Certificate is given pursuant to Section 3 of the "Property Tax Limitation Act" and does not include any tax rate limilalion increases which are not required to be recorded in the Office ol the County Treasurer. This Certificate is made in connection with an election to be held by the following School District: B BIa stings Member FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 NAME OF DISTRICT Hastings Area School District ELECTION DATE MARCH 28, 1988 Dated: February 24. 1988 Juanita Yarger Barry County Treasurer Dated March 18. 198B PATRICIA ENDSLEY. Secretary. Board of Education �Appreciation banquet set for March 28 Ross Sprague Kara Miller A community appreciation banquet. "Sax­ on Salute." will be held Monday. March 28 at 7 p.m. at the Hastings Moose Lodge. Tickets to the event arc S7 and include a meal of roast beef or chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetable and pie. Mark Crawford and Bill Brandell from WUHQ-TV 41 arc scheduled to speak at the banquet. Tickets are available from WBCH. Hastings High School. State Farm Insurance, and Rax. The Hastings basketball team finished the season with a school record 22 wins, its sixth district title in seven years and its second con­ secutive Twin Valley crown. Charity basketball game to benefit Love, Inc. Tim Mesecar Matt Forell Scot Lenz Men and women faculty members will face off against senior basketball players this Fri­ day in a pair of charity games. The first game features the Hastings women faculty members against senior girls at 6 p.m. at Hastings High School. The second game in­ cludes the male faculty members against senior boys at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from both games to the Love Inc. Student tickets are $1 while adults are $2. The games arc organized by the senior charity drive. This Thursday a slam dunk contest and a three-point shooting contest beginning at 8 p.m. The contests feature Hastings seniors with admission to the event set at $1. Scott Ainsworth Doug Mesecar Upperclassmen domi nate 1987-88 all-county basketball squad by Steve Vedder The 1987-88 Banner-Reminder All-County Basketball Team features everything a coach dreams of in the way of ballplayers: ex­ perience and leadership, and, more important­ ly, an abundance of talent. Experience? The select 10-man squad in­ cludes eight seniors who have earned a total of 18 varsity basketball letters. Talent? The team includes seven players who received first team all-league honors, a ' ~ - 7 • K- . ■ W 1st TEAM . > * Mike Brown, nestings Kent Gee, Hastings C.B. Long, Lakewood Kara Milter, Delton Ross Sprag* >e. Middleville 6’3” 6’0" 6’7” 6'2" 5’11" ' 2nd TEAM Doug Mesecar, Middleville Tim Mesecar. Middleville Matt Forell, Ve/tey Scot Lenz, MapM Valley Scott Ainsworth; Lakewood 6'5” 6’2” 5'10” 6’1" 6’2" » .. V v '• ■ Benter Senior Senior Senior Senior Junior Senior Junior Senior Senior iCONGRATULATIONSj ^HASTINGS; j SAXONS i second team performer and two honorable at 81 percent. < mention ballplayers. The 6-0 point guard was also named to the Leadership? Seven of the players were all-Twin Valley team. largely responsible for helping their respec­ The best big man in the county. tive Barry County teams to either first or scLakewood's Long was second in the county in cond place finishes in their conferences this scoring at 27.1 points per game. He also chip­ winter. ped in 10 rebounds per game while hitting 55 Bring on the Lakers and Celtics. percent from the floor. Named to the first team were a pair of Twice (he Viking's senior frontliner sur­ Hastings seniors, Mike Brown and Kent Gee, passed 40 points in a game this season in­ who were vital cogs in the Saxons* outstan­ cluding a career high 41 against Dewitt. ding 22-3 season. Long, who finished his career with 1,005 Joining Brown and Gee on the first team are points, was a two-time unanimous all-Capital seniors C.B. Long of Lakewood, Kara Miller Circuit and all-county pick, and UPI all­ of Delton and Middleville's Ross Sprague. stater. The second team is highlighted by Doug . Delton’. Millet n.eraged 16 points and 7.5 and Tim Mesecar of Middleville. Man Foteil rjhoumK per game for |he Panthers. He led and Scot Lena of Maple Valley an<r«8?team‘in field goal (53) and free throw (82) Lakewood’s Scott Ainsworth. Forell and J perkmage while ranking second in both Doug Mesecar are the only juniors on the * assists (2.5) and steals (2.0). 10-person team. jf. 1 ......w., •*’ The 6-2 Miller, -a two-year starter, was Heading the team for lhe third consecutive • named to the KVA team. ' year is Brown, a likely first team Class B all­ Middleville's Sprague was voted as the Tro­ stater. The Siena College-bound Brown led jans* most valuable player in helping Mid­ the Saxons in average (34.0), rebounding dleville to a fine 16-5 season. The 5-11 point (6.1), two-point field goal accuracy (61 per­ guard was first on the team in steals (2.6) and cent) and three-point accuracy (53). assists (5.8) while finishing second in scoring He recently closed out his outstanding (12.9). Sprague hit 47 percent from the floor three-year Saxon career with 2,105 total while adding 70 rebounds. points to ran*: 10th on the state's all-time scor­ Sprague was named to the O-K Blue team ing list. He also became the 15th player in this season and is a threc-year Trojan slate history to score 800 or more points (849) letterwinner. in a single season. Sprague's teammates, Doug and Tim Brown is a three-time all-Twin Valley as. Mesecar. highlight the all-county second well as all-county selection who gained men­ team. Doug led the Trojans in scoring (14.6). tioned on several all-state teams a year ago. steals (48). and blocked shots (45). The 6-5 Brown's 54 points against Caledonia in this junior also shot 52 percent from the floor and year's season opener was the second highest averaged 6.4 rebounds per game. single game total in Hastings history. He had Tim, an all-OK Blue pick, averaged 12.3 an outstanding post-season for the Saxons, points and 7.5 rebounds per game. An averaging 36.4 points over five tournament outstanding college football prospect, Tim hit games. 62 percent from the floor and 72 percent from Brown is joined on the first team by Gee. the free throw line. who combined with Brown to lead Hastings to Both the Mesecars arc two-year an outstanding 40-9 record and two Twin letterwinners. Valley titles the last two seasons. Gee averag­ Lakewood's Ainsworth combined with ed 14 points per game while leading the team Long to help the Vikings finish in second with 113 assists and in free throw percentage place in the Capital Circuit. Ainsworth was HOCKEY "Watch our Future Stars Friday, March 25th Golf Tee Night — While They Last — Sat., March 26th * 4 Thank you for the enjoyment and J enthusiasm that you have J brought to our community. * * t * McKINNEY POURED WALLS and HASTINGS CAR WASH Wings Kite Night — While Supply Lasts - » * J * * A special thanks to Mike Brown J { for the sportsmanship, character * * and dedication that you display. J »★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ League title, 22 wins combine for ‘exceptional’ year, says coach Hastings completed its most successfill basketball campaign in history last Saturday with a 72-71 loss to East Grand Rapids in the Saxons' regional final. The 1987-88 Saxon teem finished with a school record 22 wins. its second straight Twin Valley title, and its sixth district championship in seven seasons. Saxon coach Denny O'Mara talked about those achievements and more this week with sports editor Steve Vedder. Question: If you had been told in October that your team was going to win 22 games this season, would you have been surprised? O’Mara: Wc thought we were capable of winning 15 games for sure, but to win that many was a tremendous amount of success for these kids. Any time you win 20 games in a year you've had a great season. Twenty-two is exceptional and it's really difficult to do. Question: As you went through the league this year, did you sense a ‘Wc must beat Hastings' type of philosophy on lhe part of other teams? Did the teams think they had to beat you to win a league championship? O’Mara: It wasn't so much as they had to beat Hastings, but that they wanted to beat Hastings because we were playing so well. I think most people believed they had to beat Marshall. xJ 4 * TICKET PRICES... *6.50 and *5.50 Sunday Gaines at 4:00 p.m. All Others 7:00 p.m. TICKET INFO. 616-345-5101 Wings Stadium 3600 Van Rick Dr. Kalamazoo MmilOSOia North Stars ___ bounding (8.0) while adding 36 assists and 37 steals. The 6-2 senior hit 38 percent from the field and 61 percent from the line. Forell led the Lions in steals (38) while averaging 13.8 points per game. Forell also contributed 45 assists. Lenz was named to the all-SMAA team while Forell was special mention. Sports Question: Coming off a co-championship the year before, do you think this team felt pressure to win an outright title or at least con­ tend from start to finish? O’Mara: I don't think there was a lot of pressure felt other than from the kids themselves. They weren’t picked to win the league, Marshall was. We were picked to finish right up there, but not win it. I think the pressure built as the year went on. What this team did do was win every game it was supposed to. There wasn’t a game they lost they were supposed to win. There is always, looking back, games you think you should have won. But to these kids’ credit, they won every game they were supposed to win. Kalamazoo Wings ♦ ...on a » «fantastic season!» third in the county in scoring at 15 points per game while also chipping in six rebounds per contest. He hit a total of 56 three-point shots including 7-of-8 in a season-high 30-point night against Dewitt. A two-year letterwinner, Ainsworth was named to the Circuit's second team this season. Lenz led the Lions in scoring (14.6) and re­ Question: So there was definitely no sneak­ ing up on people by Hastings this year, right? O’Mara: No. no. Everybody knew we had good players and that wc would have to be ready to play every game. Basically, we met the challenge each time. Wc lost three games and two of those were by two points. One advantage mat this group had was that they never really would quit. 1 mean, the> were very determined to win basketball games. They believed in themselves a great deal. To win a lot of games you have to believe that you're s'ing to win them. If a game was over and they had lost they were surprised. I know in the (mxund) East Grand Rapids game, they were shocked to lose that game. It never entered their mind they were going to lose. Even in the first one they were pretty sure they were going to win. That was probably they key to their success. They worked real hard as a group, but they never quit, there never was a point where they thought they were beaten. Question: Before the 1986-87 season you correctly predicted the league champion could lose as many as four games, that the league was as balanced as you'd ever seen it. Now this year there were only three teams that finished .500 or better. Did you think the Twin Valley was as tough this year? O’Mara: I think the top three teams were better than the year before. And that’s part of the reason everyone else finished under .500; three teams just dominated the league. Some of the teams 1 thought had the players, but they just didn’t play well. They were just dominated by the top three teams in the league. Those three teams lost just six games total and that's a lot of wins. Hillsdale didn't come through like I thought and Harper Creek was kind of up and down and Lakeview had a rough year. Question: You alluded to it earlier, but what makes thjs group of basketball players so good? It seems they’ve won at every level. O’Mara: This group does one thing that makes them so successful: they get the most out of the ability they have. There is not a senior that has not lived up to his potential. All have had up and down times, but that's normal. Any career is like that. They just get lhe most out of the ability they have as a group. There is some athletic ability there, but they get the most out of what they have. Plus, we got a good contribution out of our juniors, too. The strength of this group was when you put someone in the game, you got something out of him. I mean, they just didn't stay level, they contributed something in a positive way. That's probably the best thing you can say about any athlete. Question: Let's talk a little about your winter as coach. In a season like this, where talk of winning streaks and capturing a league championship arc commonplace, does this make for undo pressure on a coach? Does it make for a taxing season for you personally? O’Mara: The most difficult times this year were (playing) some of the games 1 knew we should win and preparing for those. I think making sure the mental part of the game was taken care of was probably the toughest part of it. But I don’t think there is any more pressure winning than there is losing. As a matter of fact there may be more the other way. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 24, 1988 — Page 9 Sports • • • at a glance by Steve Vedder Bowling Results t \| The beginning of the end coaches will flee in even greater While it is likely an athletic depart numbers. men can survive a pay-for-participation The loss of coaches has already started program. the long range forecast for a with the annouccmcnt that four Saxon sound future is not rosy. coaches will be among the 24 teachers A pay-for-participation plan initiates a who'll be looking for work if the millage scenario which affects the entire athletic fails. program, beginning with the players and It should be further noted that coaches ending with spectators. aren't in the business for money. When If Hastings voters fail to pass the pro­ you take away the No. 1 reason why posed 4.18 millage next Monday, among people coach — the joy of working with other problems, the school's athletic kids — where is the incentive for them to program will commence on a steady stay? downward slide. . Without kids turning out for teams and The beginning of the end, so to speak. after the good coaches have departed, It may take a few years, but in the end the third step in the pay-for-participation Hastings will be left with smaller sports scenario occurs. teams while scrambling frantically for Pretty soon teams begin to lose. quality coaches. And with that losing comes increased Step one in the bleak scenario is the pressure on the kids as well as coaches. decision by many prospective athletes to It is human nature to align oneself with a skip going out for a sport. Granted, a winner and when a prospective player pay-for-participation program will pro­ secs. say. the basketball team losing, bably not affect the truly elite athletes — he's less likely to want to be a part of that they'll still play. But some borderline situation. athletes, the on-the-fcncc youngster who So what happens is teams grow even in time could develop into a major con­ smaller and the problem becomes even tributor. will wind up junking sports. more acute. Faced with lhe pressure of a The number of cases like that is losing program, the remaining quality anybody's guess. Undoubtedly, though, coaches finally pack it in while more there will be some, probably more than players find better things to do w ith their may be imagined. time. Plus, even though the school intends to Attendance at games becomes sparse make allowances for financial hardship and apathy over athletics sets in. Since cases, there will be parents who will nobody bothers watching losers, gate steadfastly refuse assisuxe. It might be receipts eventually become a mere stubbornness or silly pride, but bet your trickle and the athletic program sinks last dollar some parents will not let their even lower beyond the horizon. kids play unless the school system pro­ It doesn't take a Rhoades scholar to vides the service free of charge. figure out the rest. Step two in the sequence involves lhe This isn't meant as a criticism of the coaches, whose jobs are already tougher Hastings School System. Faced with the than the average spectator ever realizes. prospect of a failed millage, the system Ask any athletic director and he'll had to make tough decisions on what guarantee you it is harder than ever to programs will suffer the ax. find men and women willing to coach. It was determined sports were expen­ Forget about stumbling on quality dable. that $106,544 could be saved by coaches, just finding enough warm eliminating sports. It was determined bodies to fill out the programs is one of that pay-for-participation would be the the major challenges facing an AD alternative. Fine, it probably is the only today. viable alternative. Why? A number of factors have com­ Nobody is saying a voter should say bined to drive coaches out in droves. The yes just to save a sports program. Other list includes everything from doding factors such as slicing an hour off the parents, players' lackadaisical attitudes, school day. the reducing or elimination and too much time spent away from their of counseling services, cutting of library own families. services and the loss of 24 teachers are' Now coaches will be.asked to assume 7another heaOHteyWNMMOM secHVg^hat*7^prc*ably more important to the process of' education their players have paid their paiticipation ‘ '' 'Lthan ~ sports. “ The point is. voters should know what fee. to expect in the way of athletics if the Add that to the knowledge that millage fails. coaches will have fewer kids dotting And the future isn’t bright. ■ their rosters and it's no great wonder Wednesday P.M. Mace's Pharmacy 69-47, Nashville Locker 63-53. Miller Carpets 62-54, M&M's 61%-54%, Hair Care Center 60%-55%. Handy's Shirts 56-60, Friendly Home Panics 55'4-60'4, Lifestyles 55%-60%, Gil Ions Const. 55'4-60'4, Valley Realty 54%-6l%, Art Meade 51'4-64'4. Varney’s Stables 51%-64%. High Games and Series - T. Christopher 234-562. D. Murphy 213-492, B. Moody 191-553. B. Hathaway 199-546. P. Frederickson 197-504. N. Wilson 175-499, M. Dull 178-492, B. Vrogindewey 188-493, E. Mesecar 182-487. P. Castleberry 175-483. I. Clark 187-475, K. Hanford 164-458, B. Smith 162-440, C. Trumbull 156-343, M. Brimmer 154-438. D. Lawrence 162-411, C. Watson 157-407, J. Gibbons 161-400, B. Hendershott 139-356, J. McMillon 200, N. Taylor 176, O. Gillons 178, L. Fruin 167, S. Breitner 164, P. Croninger 158, V. Slocum 167’, M. Harvath 163, J. Gardner 177, B. Blakely 172, L. Elliston 199. Splits converted - T. Christopher 6-7. P. Frederickson, first 500. SCOREBOARD YMCA-Youth Council’s Women’s Volleyball Sunday Night Mixed Gutterdustcrs 80-36. Family Force 68-48, Hooter Crew 67'4-48'4. Sex Pins 67-49, Elbow Benders 62-54. White Lightning 61-55. A-Tcam 59-57, Alley Cats 59-57. Chug-A-Lugs 58-58. Sandbaggers 58-58. Something Natural 57-59. Unpredictables 54-62. Detroiters 53'4-66'4, Really Rottens 50'4-69'4. Greenbacks 50'4-65'4, Mas & Pas 5G%-65%, Pin Busters 49'4-66'4. Get Along Gang 43-73. Women’s High Game and Series - D. Snyder 200-539. D. Haight 185-518. L. Tilley 189-508. D. Oliver 206, B. Moody 194. L. Kelley 193, P. Lake 190, C. Allen 190, V. Goodenough 186, J. Smith 179, V. Parish 163. V. Miller 160, M.K. Snyder 158, T. Joppie 158. P. Croff 155. Men’s High Game and Series - M. Cole 204-592, T. Zylstra 223-572. R. Bowman 204-535, E. Behmdt 190-534. M. Tilley 194-529. R. Ogden 189-527, D. Smith 1°6-512. C. Wilson 185-512. R. Allen 212, D. Montague 178, L. Joppie 177. Hastings Mfg. Co. Formula Realty 516'4, Machine Room 44014. Chrome Room 438, Viking417'4, Of­ fice 392'4, Anhowsur Busch 315. High Games and Series - D. Edwards 208-556, D. Thompson 531, J. Conner 530, B. Hesterly 504. WL Lake Odessa Livestock.............................. 10-2 Satellites...................................................... 10-2 Burial Vault................................................. 8-4 McDonalds................................................... 8-4 Thursday A.M. Thomapplc Manor 67. Just Ourselves 65. Leftovers 60. Silk Screen 59. Nash Locker 58. Keelers Apts. 55. Slow Pokes 53. Hum­ mers 52'4. Varneys 52. Bosleys 49. Razors Edge 47, Weltons 47, Hast. Family Dentistry 45. Kaiser Seed 43'4, Kloostermans 40. Kreativc Komers 38. Good Gaines - M. Brimmer 159. S. Mon­ tague 143. S. Mogg 176. C. Stuart 189, C. Kaiser 141. A. Allen 156. C. Lawrence 121. S. Hustwick 169, G. Scobey 160, B. Sexton 129, L. Davis 144, A. Miller 110. K. Wycrman 154. S. Nolen 150, A. Welton 155. P. Croninger 157, B. Johnson 159, M. Garrett 179. S. Lambert 177. A. Preston 147, M. Dull 168. High Series and Games - P. Hamilton 178-488, B. Moody 186-504, R. Girrbach 182-487, C. Benner 135-400. S. Johnson 176-489. Splits Converted - M. Dull 4-5-7, K. Wyerman 3-7-10, C. Lawrence 4-5-7. Thursday Angels Clays Dinner Bell 77-31, McDonalds II 70-38, F.O.C.s 56-52, Stefanos 54-54, Out­ ward Appearance 51%-56%. Cove Distributing 51-57, McDonalds I 37'4-70'4. Hastings City Bank 35-73. Good Gaines - M. Lewis 138, B. Ranquette 181. G. Denny 160. P. Wilson 168, S. Rose 171. D. Sovobda 183. P. Miller 153, J. Joseph 172, A. Snyder 149-396, J. Connor 180. C. Moore 176. T. Keeler 154. Congratulations to: J. Mercer 201-568. Bowlerettes J&G Stockfa rm 71-37. Cascade Home Im­ prov. 67'4-40'4. Nashville Auto 66-42, Hastings Bowl 59-49, Kent Oil 58'4-49'4, Gutter Dusters 58-50, Hair Care 57-51, D.J. Electric 55-53, Hecker Ins. 52-52, Ewing Well Drilling 51-57, DeLong's Bait & Tackle 48-60. Carl's Super Market 47%-60%, Pioneer Apt’s 47-57, Flexfab 44-64, Thor­ napple Manor 41-67, Mathew's Groc. 4044-67%. High Game and Series - B. Hathaway 203-498, S. Jackson 186-526, D. Coencn 195-511, C. Hartwell 176-482, M. Scramlin 193-527, L. Elliston 195-504, K. Fowler 189-497, C. Simon 124-338, D. Kelley 198-515, C. Jiles 156-407, W. Hull 159-432. High Gaines - C. Curtis 160, N. Wynn 183, M. Ellisworth 179, C. Brown 170, M. Hoffman 170, M. Westbrook 166, B. Stuart 188, T. Soya 197, D. Bums 187, E. Ulrich 187, B. Whitaker 192. Monday Mixers Andrus of Hastings 66-42, Girrbachs 63-45. Bobs Restaurant 62'4-45'4, Michelob 62'4-45'4. River Bend Travel 60-48. Hastings Flower Shop 59-49. Sir N Her 56'4-51 '4. Deweys Auto Body 56'4-51%, Mirrors Image 50-58, Hollenbeck Cleaners 46-62. Cinder Drugs 45'4-62'4. Circle Inn 45'4-62'4. Hastings Bowl 43-65. Art Meade Sales 40-68. High Game and Series - S. Merrill 177, S. Wilt 183. B. Eckert 172, B. Hathaway 199-545. J. McKenzie 157, M. Kill 164, P. Snyder 165, P. Castleberry 171, J. Blough 208-529. D. Kelley 202-540, C. Wallace 157, G. Maurer 155. B Psalmonds 151, M. Hollenbeck 164. M. Nystrom 180-590, V. Carr 191, D. Loftus 194. B. Wieland 167, C. Trumbull 151. B. Anders 176, R. Perry 186-505, C. Beckwith 184, K. Schantz 168, A. Swanson 153, F. Girrbach 180, C. Lamie 142, S. Hanford 211-509, M. Ingram 164, M. Snyder 191-526, D. Snyder 207-554, K. Keeler 216-527, J. Hamilton 143, P. Penn­ ington 130. Thursday Twisters Andrus .611, Guekes Market .587, Century 21 .574. Art Meade .537, Formula Real Estate .477, Bowman Refrigeration .467, Hastings Mutual .425, Hastings Bowl .421. High Games and Series - I. Westbrook 186, C. Hawkins 172, D Greenfield 168, J. Gasper 208-516, P. Guy 174, S. Vickery 183, C. Vickery 172, C. Burpee 161, S. Knicker­ bocker 176, C. Arends 157, L. Barnum 184-525. Marsh's Refrigeration 35-13, Razors Edge 33-15. Formula Realty 32-16, Riverbend Travel 27-21, Floral Design 24%-23%. Variety Shoppe 24-24, Consumers Concrete 23-25. Neils Restaurant 21-27, Hallifax Ser­ vices 19-29, Lewis Realty 18%-29%, Woodland Sales & Service 17-31, CJ’s 14-34. Men High Game - P. Scobey 211. D. Castelein 203, J. Vliek 200, G. Hause 196, P. Anderson 195, R. Cullres 190, W. Hass 182, T. Martinez 178, D. Smith 176, J. Higgins 167, G. Adkins 170. Women High Game - G. Buckanan 192, T. Jiles 181, D. Hoffman 176, M. Brimmer 172, M. Cans 172, D. Sinclair 164, J. Everett 152, B. Hesterly 145. Splits converted - G. Buchanan 5-8-10, D. Grinnell 5-7-9. Hastings Mfg. Co. Formula Realty 533, Machine Room 451 '4, Chrome Room 464, Vikng 43614, Of­ fice 396%, Anhowsur Busch 328'4. High Games and Series - B. Hesterly 215-571, W. Birman 546, B. Ludescher 544, J. Retzloff 202-531, R. Taylor 522, T. Butler 506, S. Cahoon 500. Words to the Y’s Family Fun Nile On Friday. Feb. 5. from 6:45-8:45 p.m., the YMCA-Youth Council will be sponsoring its first family fun nite at the Hastings High School gym. Activities will include, volleyball, basketball, rollerskating and skateboarding (bring your own equipment), tumbling, crafts and old time movies. The cost for the evening is $2 per family with crafts costing .25 each. Children must be ac­ companied by at least one parent. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. Youth Outdoor Soccer The YMCA-Youth Council arc now taking registrations for the spring and fall outdoor soccer season. The spring season will begin the week of April 17 and end on Saturday, May 14. The fall season will start on Sept. 12 and end on Oct. 15. The program is open to any boy or girl who will be in Kindergarten through eighth grade next year (fall of 1988). Games will be played Saturdays and Wednesdays in the spring and on Saturdays only in the fall. Games will be played in Tydcn Park, the New Fish Hatchery Park, and in Northcastcms upper and lower fields. The cost of the program is $15 and includes participation for both seasons, a team shirt, a patch (for the fall) and a certificate for the spring. Scholarships are available by calling the YMCA office. To participate all players are required to return the registration form that your child brought home from school. Addi­ tional forms can be obtained from the YMC* office. All registrations must be retumeu , later than March 5. Those registering after the deadline will be put on a waiting list until space becomes available. All registrations must be sent to: YMCA. P.O. Box 252, Hastings. Ml. There will be a required parents meeting on Saturday, March 19, at 10 a.m. in room 185 of the Jr. High for parents of new soccer players. For more information, please call the YMCA at 945-4574. YMCA Camp Algonquin It begins the moment you arrive-challengc in a world of excitement and adventure. It dcvelopes through being on your own and learning responsibility for yourself and your cabin mates. It grows into lifelong friendships through wonderful experiences as you strive to understand your own hidden strengths. YMCA Camp Algonquin brings together boys and girls of many backgrounds under training and caring leadership using Christian values as a basis for our program design. Our objective is to provide each camper with a safe, fun and memorable experience that aids in the development of self-worth, belonging, accomplishment, respect for others, cooperative spirit, nature appreciation and friendships. Our promise at YMCA Camp Algonquin is quality-no excuses. It is our committment to provide a positive, self esteem building ex­ perience for your child that helps him or her recognize self worth and develop a sense of responsibility. Camp Algonquin has camping programs (both day and resident experiences) for boys and girls ages 6-14. For a detailed brochure, call the YMCA at 94S4574. FIRST CHOICE By Software Publishing Multi Purpose Software • MS/DOS Compattable • Word Processing • Thesaurus/Spelling checker AUTHORIZED DEALERS ONCE Wrestlers honored Hostings Superintendent Corl Schoessel (left) honors Saxon wrestling coach Bill Rodgers on behalf of the Hastings Board of Eduction with his Michigan Wrestling Coaches Association award. Rodgers was recently named Coach of the Year by the coaches association. Hastings won the Twin Valley league meet while compil­ ing a 15-7 mark. Tom Bolo was also honored by the board for winning an in­ dividual state title. BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VI DEO CASSETTES" The following are the most popular videocassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1988, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. '*Bon 19. Jovi: Slippery When Wet" (Polygram) 2O."Scarfacc" (MCA) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. "Robocop" (Orion) I. “Lady and the Tramp" (Disney) 2. 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MICHIGAN Prices may vary from store to store Al part>cipatwi< stores �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 24, 1988 Chet Geukes receives Rotary Club Rural-Urban Award Monday Chet Geukes, a former businessman and active resident of Middleville, was presented with the Rotary Rural-Urban Award by the Hastings Rotary Club Monday afternoon. Geukes was described by Rotarian P. Richard Dean as a "man for all seasons" in the presentation at the annual Farmer's Day gathering. Dean said Geukes was chosen because of his contributions to many local groups and activities. Former owner of Geukes Meat Market in Middleville, Geukes has served on the Thornapple Kellogg Beard of Education, has been active in 4-H work and is a diligent supporter of the annual 4-H and FFA livestock sale. He is a charter member of the Middleville Rotary Club, joining that group in 1938 and serving twice as president. He has also belonged to various service clubs in the area and is an active volunteer throughout Barry County. Area farmers who attended the Farmer's Day program sponsored by the Hastings Rotary Club include (front rew, from left) Norval Nielsen, David Selby, Carl Mcllvain, Gerald Case, George Schaibly, Ed McPharlin, Louis Barlow, Rosemary Raber, Les Raber, Lawrence Barcroft, (second row) Brian Thompson, Larry Haywood, Mike Beuschel, Arnold Erb, Bill Barcroft, Richard Thomas. Bill Hart, Milton Buehler, (third row) Harold Eckert, Zane Mead, Randy Durkee, Willard Myers, Bob Gaskill, Dan Matthews, Don Drake, Archie Jennings (fourth row) Tom Eckert, Orvin Moore, Ted McKelvey, Gary Young and Jack Lenz. Cindy Steorts answers a question for Dan Hamilton at the Rotary Club meetlnq Monday afternoon. Widespread flu outbreaks not affecting Barry County residents, says health dept. Chet Geukes (right) receives the Rotary Rural-Urban Award from P. Richard Dean, co-chairman of Farmer's Day at Hastings Rotary. Representatives of the Barry County 4-H K-9 Klub and the Rochester Leader Dog School for the Blind explain the leader dog program to members of the Rotary Club and their guests in a special program at Farmer's Day. Shown here are (from left) JoBeth Bridleman and Cindy Steorts, K-9 Klub leaders, and Anita Du'rts and her son Jared, who raise leader dogs. • NOTICE • In observance of Good Friday, April 1st We will be CLOSED from Noon until 3:00 p.m. Silting Fee $2.00 — Not included in price of advertised special. Advertised special is only in blue and brown backgrounds. Advertised special Is in two (2) poses — our selection. Additional advertised packages are available at regular price. Additional charge for groups and scenic backgrounds. 0JBEHIS3L Ollices in: Hastings 150 W. Court PHOTOGRAPHY DAYS Friday, March 25 through Sunday. March 27 safe and sound banking Middlevilla 435 Arlington Bellevue 115 N. Main Nashville 203 N. Main •?**— PHOTOGRAPHY HOURS Friday, 11-2; 3-7:30 p.m. Saturday, 10-2; 3-6 p.m. Sunday, 10-2; 3-5 p.m. 112 S. Cook Rd., Hastings, Ml. by Kathleen Scott and the Associated Press Michigan and seven other states reported widespread flu outbreaks last week as the winter influenza season continues, the Centers for Disease Control said. But. thaLstate-wide outbreak apoareptly skipped osts fcarry' toumy^ fbconfi^TD*’ * ■ counties which make up more than half lhe given state's population, the CDC said. Twenty-one other states reported less widespread outbreaks, and 20 more states reported sporadic flu cases, it said. Another CDC indicator also pointed to heavy flu activity. Seven percent of the ‘deaths in 121*survey cities lasf wedc^ere reports from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Pat Kennedy, a public health nurse with the local health department said that only about 3 percent of the county population reported influenza between Jan. 1 and March 4. That information was compiled by the Michigan Department of Public Health in the "Cases of Commonly Reported Diseases" by the Center for Disease Control, she said. Of the 48,000 residents in Bany County, 1,183 reported having the flu, Kennedy said. Those reports were made at schools, doctors offices and the hospital, she added. "No schools have been closed," said Kennedy. "Usually that’s a sign - if there’s a certain percentage of students with lhe flu, the schools will close." Robert VanderVeen, director of educational services with Hastings Area Schools, said public schools cannot close unless there is 30 percent absenteeism throughout the entire district One school may have a relatively high number of absenteeism, he explained, but that school cannot close. Regardless, he said the district would consult with the health department before closing school. Hastings had a few weeks when the flu was going around, he said, but it was "nothing abnormal." "When you get up to 15 or 20 percent, that’s high," VanderVeen said. "But it usually doesn’t get there." Kennedy said all schools are required to fill out a form regarding student sickness and submit it to the health department every week. Not all schools turn lhe information in each week, however, she said. Usually the information is general, but for contagious diseases such as hepatitis, specific information on the afflicted student is recorded. A factor to consider when studying the statistics, said Kennedy, is that often a parent will say his or her child has the flu, although the youngster may not have been formally diagnosed with having influenza. Likewise, parents may simply report that a due to flu or pneumonia, well above the 6.1 percent threshold that denotes a flu epidemic, lhe CDC said. This winter's most common flu virus seems to resemble one dubbed the Sichuan flu, according to CDC flu specialists. child is sick, not specifying the ailment. Not all individuals will seek help from their doctors or hospital, thus not reporting their illness. Often, she said, people think symptoms of the flu are nausea and vomiting, when, in reality, influenza also involves upper respiratory problems such as sore throat, congestion, coughing and fever. Those complications have not been abundant this year, she said. "I don't thinK I would consider it an epidemic," Kennedy 'aid, regarding this year's flu outbreak in Ba.iy County. Michigan, Georgia, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio and Virginia reported flu outbreaks last week in "widespread" areas - including Hastings Middle School pioneers Academic Track Meet Hastings Middle School is lhe first school on the west side of the state to initiate an Academic Track Meet. A unique program that tests the academic and artistic abilities of students, the track meets began in the Saginaw area about 10 years ago and have evolved into state contests, said Hastings Middle School Principal Jerry Horan. Yesterday, about 90 students from Hastings had a practice meet in anticipation of an actual meet between them and Battle Creek Harper Creek next Wednesday. Beginning at 4 p.m., designated students will take tests in mathematics, biology, physical science, earth science, U.S. history, ancient history, geography, music theory, art theory, trivia, word puzzles, speech and theatre, spelling, communication arts and potpouri. While those youngsters are being tested, other students will be creating artwork zhich will be judged by volunteers from the Thor­ napple Arts Council. The young artists will compete in one of two categories - graphite and charcoal or dry color. Following that, an additional arts program will take place. Students will perform inter­ pretive reading, vocal solos, dramatic readings, quartet singing, skits and improvisa­ tions and instrumental solos. Students who take first place in the Harper Creek meet will advance to finals in Saginaw April 13. Horan said Hastings had attempted to hold a meet last year, but other districts declined because they were not familiar with the pro­ gram. He said he anticipates having represen­ tatives from other districts at Wednesday's meet to learn more about the competition. “It's really a strong program over in the Saginaw area," Horan said, adding that he knows the man who developed the contest, and watched several meets when he served as principal on the east side of the state. Horan, coordinator of the event, said seventh and eighth grade students were nominated by their teachers to qualify in the different areas. He said the youngsters arc looking forward to the competition. “It was kind of slow taking off this year because our kids don't know about it," he ex­ plained. “The seventh graders, especially, are really excited. I think the kids will get into it once the meet begins because they will see their friends doing well.” Next week's meet will take place at the Hastings High School lecture hall. The public is invited. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 24, 1988 — Page 11 For charity, teachers take ‘pie-in-the-face’ lhe Hastings High School Senior Charity Drive Steering Committee entertained the en­ tire high school at an assembly March 16 to generate support and enthusiasm for this year’s charity drive. The assembly opened with a spoof of the 1985 “We arc the World” musical video tape. About 25 seniors dressed up in costumes in order to lip synd. the parts of such stars as Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper and Stevie Wonder. Following the skit was a pic throw contest. Earlier in the week students were given an op­ portunity to buy raffle tickets for a chance to throw a pie at one of 12 volunteer teachers. During the assembly these lucky raffle win­ ners stood barely an arms-length away while the audience cherrcd them on. Thunderous applause arose as lhe whip cream covered lhe teachers’ faces. Next came a classroom skit in which stu­ dent misbehaved as the teacher tired to talk about the charity drive. However, one student stood up and conveyed the message that the charity drive is important and that the students • can make a difference. The classmates then joined hands and sang "Reach out and Touch Somebody's Hand”. The assembly ended with a rap telling the students about the charity drive. “I felt the assembly was very well receiv­ ed ” cnid Jxnellr Hoekstra. Steering Commit­ KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS tee Chairperson. “Many students expressed an enjoyment of the assembly, and an eagerness to join the drive to raise money to fight hunger and homelessness.” Other steering committee members are Amy Bowers, Becky Miller, Sarah Miner. Chris Tokarski and Scott Turnbull. Money raised in the drive will be donated to Love Inc., to help the hungry and homeless in Barry County. The annual charity basketball will begin Friday at 6 p.m. in the high school gym­ nasium. The faculty women will play the senior girls followed by a game between faculty men and women and the senior boys. "This is a chance for the students to make a lasting impact on the community'and for the seniors to graduate from school feeling as if we’ve put something back into Hastings," said committee member Sarah Miner. "Although the students are raising a lot of money and working really hard, die senior charity drive won’t be successful unless the community shows its support, too. This is a great opportunity for the whole city to get together and help out the needy." added Chris Tokarski. Donations may still be made to the Senior Charity Drive in care of Laurence Christopher, Hastings High School, 520 W. South St. Information about the Hastings Area School Systems byCarl Schoass*/, Superintendent In this last column prior to the school millage election which will be conducted March 28, one very important issue that came up last week is being discussed. The topic is that of education finance reform and the issue is whether the reform legislation recently approved in the Michigan Senate means that the Hastings Area Schools won't need the millage increase that is being requested. While there are many good features of the Senate educaton finance reform plan, including a 50 percent reduction in residential property taxes, the plan has to be approved by the Michigan House of Representatives and the voters of Michigan in a general election. Reports out of Lansing indicate that there will have to be a lot of compromise on the Senate plan before it is placed on the ballot because the Governor and several Represen­ tatives do not like some of the provisions in the plan. Therefore, what appears to be a step in the right direction at this time may be changed considerably before it gets on the ballot...and then the plan still has to be ap­ proved by the people regardless of what pro­ visions it contains. Even if the positive features of the Senate plan remain intact and are approved at a general election, according to Rep. Robert Bender. R-Middleville, "The reform pro­ posal wouldn't go into effect until Oct. I, 1989, thus not benefiting the schools until the Allegan firm is low bidder on county transit building Harglo Construction Co. of Allegan, the lowest of seven bidders, will receive the con­ tract to build the new Barry County Transit building. Harglo is expected to erect the transit struc­ ture for approximately $402,000, pending ap­ proval of the contract by federal and state officials. The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday accepted Harglo's bid of $459,468 with a "pre-contract" deletion of $57,468 for a total of $402,000. "None of the bids were as low as we'd hope they would be." said Commissioner Rae M. Hoare. State and federal grant funds totaling $462,100 will pay for the new 7,300-square fool building and some new equipment. Local officials hope construction can start in May and be completed by Oct. 14. Joseph Blcam, transportation manager, said the deletion of $57,468 from Harglo's bid in- dudes eliminating about $5,000 of colored, steel siding and plans for a fuel tank and dispensing pumps, reducing the square footage and thickness of pavement, decreas­ ing the thickness of interior concrete and deleting a shower stall and locker facilities and eliminating landscaping. Bids for the building were opened last week by Bleam and architect Dan Park. Other bids received included $544,562 from Christman Co. of Lansing, Rhem Construction of Kalamazoo, $505,000; Surnera Corp, of Saginaw, $499,761; TerHorst &. Rinzema Construction Co., $496,850; Docsa-Smith Associates Inc. of Kalamazoo, $479,000; and ABC of Grand Rapids. $468,000. The new building will be built on countyowned property on W. Stale Street in Hastings, in front of the County Sheriff's Department. The transit system currerMy rents facilities at 2780 Gun Lake Rd. Getaway car's owner charged with insurance fraud conspiracy Chris Howel was one of the lucky raffle winners who threw a pie in the face of teacher Jeff Simpson. Icy conditions create accidents Three people were injured Sunday morning in two separate accidents that were caused by icy road conditions in Barry County. None of the three were seriously injured, but the two cars involved in the separate ac­ cidents were totally destroyed, according to Michigan State Police Troopers from the Hastings Post. Shortly before 9 a.m., John D. Hencock, 18. was hurt when he lost control of the 1986 Ford pickup truck he was driving north of Middleville. Police said Hencock, of 220 Meadowlark, Middleville, was driving north on Whitneyville Road approaching Crane Road when be lost contol on the slippery pavement. Hencock ran off the left shoulder of the pavement into a shallow ditch, striking a culvert marker post and a culvert earth em­ bankment. The truck rotated counterclockwise and rolled over before com­ ing to a stop. Hencock, who was wearing a scatxlt, sought his own treatment following the accident. No citations were issued, and alcohol was not a factor in the accident, police said. At 10:30 a.m. that morning, two Hastings residents were injured when the driver lost control of her car just west of Hastings. Nancy J. Mesecar. 20. was driving north on Tanner Lake Road, one-half mile south of Gun Lake Road when she lost control of her 1982 Mercury. Police said the car slid left across the center line and came back to the right, rotating clockwise on the slippery roadway. The car left the right side of the pavement, coming to rest in a deep ditch. Lake O Depot, con’t Power, the CSX Railroad, Michigan Bell and Home Theatre Cablevision to raise and remove wires. Many tree branches had to be sawed off as well. The move began at about 9:30 a.m. and ended at nearly noon, after countless onlookers had taken hundreds of photograph' documenting the historic one-time trek. The next step, said Joan Chorley of the Historical Society’s Depot Committee, is to place the depot onto footings. Later, Don Fredricks of Grand Rapids will construct a foundation and the cupola which had been removed and token to the site several weeks ago, will be returned to the roof. Mesecar later told police she was driving about 50 to 55 mph at the time of the accident. Mesecar and her passenger. Todd A. Mesecar, 22, both of 2819 W. Quimby Rd., were token to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released for minor injuries. Both received citations for driving without safety belts. Police said the car was totally destroyed in the one-car accident. Members of the senior class imitate rock artists in singing "We Are the World." Zugel found guilty on charge Convicted perjury conspirator George Zugel wu found guilty of being a fourth offender after the conclusion of his trial last The same jury that found Zugel, 36, guilty of conspiracy to commit perjury at the trial of Norman Woodmansee for the murder of Ricky Goddard also found Zugel guilty of the habitual offender charge. Zugel is scheduled to be sentenced on the conspiracy and habitual offender charges on April 14. Zugel faces a maximum sentence of life ir prison and/or $10,000 in fines for the conspiracy conviction u well as additional prison time for the habitual conviction. Zugel is scheduled to go to trial on charges of first-degree murder in the Goddard slaying on April 11. He is accused of borrowing the sawed-off shot gun police believe wu used to murder Goddard. Woodmansee is currently serving a life sentence in prison following his conviction in June 1986 of first-degree murder charges of the Dowling resident Zugel remains in the Barry County Jail without bond. In other court business: A Three Rivers man accused of traveling regularly to Hastings over the lut year to sell marijuana pleaded not guilty to two — NOTICE — To Members of Hasting, Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 13, 19SS, beginning at 9:00 a.m. DUANE 1. O'CONNOR, Secretary Rep. Bender has stated further that informa­ tion about the financial plight of the Hastings Schools that he has seen "from the school, or in the newspaper, has been totally accurate”. So, he anderstands that our financial problems can't wait until 1989-90 to be solved, if they even would be al that time depending on what compromises are made in the current Senate reform plan. Regardless of what happens to the plan in the Michigan legislature, if the millage in­ crease is not approved on March 28, the severe program cuts and numerous reductions in staff that have been listed in this newspaper will have to be made. Our students come to school every day and can't wait until 1989-90 for a more equitable means of State financial support for schools, if it even will be available at that time. Wc arc pleased that the lobbying efforts and participation in a class action lawsuit regar­ ding Stale funding of schools by Hastings and many, many other school systems in Michigan appear to be having an impact on resolving a bad financial situation for schools. We hope that the intention of the Senate plan becomes a reality on Oct. 1, 1989, but in lhe meantime, the young people of this com­ munity deserve to have all of their educational opportunities available, and the only way that can happen is with a "Yes" vote on March 28. counts of delivery of marijuana last week. Two trial dates were set for Troy L. Walker, of 302 Portage Ave. He will face separate trials in circuit court May 9 and June 6 on the two charges. Each is punishable by up to four years in prison and/or $2,000 in fines. Walker, 26, was arrested on Feb. 26 following a lengthy investigation by Hastings Police and law enforcement officals in Three Rivers. Bond was continued in the matter. A trial date of April 11 was set in the case of a Nashville man accused of stealing a motor boat engine in Castleton Township in September. Robert A. Murray, of 8510 S. Clark Rd., Nashville, pleaded not guilty to charges of larceny over $100 and receiving and concealing stolen property over S100 last month in Barry County Circuit Court. Each is a five-year felony offense. He also stood mute to a habitual offender charge in February that alleged he has four prior felony convictions. Murray, 32, is one of three defendants accused of participating in the theft of the boat from a cottage on Charlton Drive. A second defendant in the boat engine theft, Gerald Sprague, was sentenced last week to 30 to 60 months in prison for receiving and concealing stolen property over $100. Woodland Eagle Aux. presents ... 2nd Annual March Madness Arts & Crafts Sale March 26th and 27th 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WOODLAND EAGLES 125 N. Main, Woodland, Ml Also bake sale, silver ceramics, woodcrafts, etc. jewelry, — Lunch will be available — Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming sentenced Sprague, of 1204 Charlton Drive, to the maximum possible sentence for his role in the theft of lhe motor. Continued on page 12 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk The cue against accused gu station robber David Woltjer took a new twist Monday when the owner of the car Woltjer was caught fleeing in wu bound over to circuit court on charges of conspiracy to defraud her insurance company. Noelle C. Walters, of 2120 N. Payne Lake Rd., Middleville, will face arraignment on charges that she conspired with Woltjer to have him steal her 1986 Toyota so she could claim it as stolen to her insurance company. She will be arraigned Much 30 in Barry County Circuit Court on the charge, which carries a maximum 10 yean in prison. Woltjer, 24, wu arrested Jan. 2 after staging a hold-up at Cappon Shell Quick Mart in Hastings. Shortly after tbe rrm. theft. Hastings police radioed law enforcement officials across several counties to be on the look out for a white Toyota heading away from Hastings. Police, state troopers and sheriffs deputies from several agencies eventually caught up with Woltjer in Ionia County and arrested him after a high-speed chase across three counties. Woltjer was taken into custody, and the Toyota was impounded by police. The car's plates were found to belong to another car belonging to Woltjefs parents, but the Toyota was registered to Walters. In 56th District Court Monday, Woltjer testified that he and Walters had agreed earlier that Woltjer would take the our and leave the state. Earlier, Woltjer had testified be wanted to leave the state because there was a bench warrant out for his arrest for probation violation. Because the car had a series of mechanical problems, Woltjer said, Walters wanted to get rid of the car. By having someone take it and by reporting it as stolen, she would be able to buy a new car with the settlement from the insurance company, Woltjer said. "As long^as I didn't get caught, she could claim it wu a stolen vehicle,” Woltjer said. "The way our agreement wu, I wun't supposed to get caught." He told the court the two had agreed that she would put the keys in the ashtray and leave the car unlocked so Woltjer could take it the night of Jan. 2. Woltjer said he found the car parked in Walters' driveway after midnight, started it up and drove away. Under cross examination by Walters* attorney, TOfchaer McPhinips," Wjter denied that he had previously been Walters' boyfriend and also denied that he had formerly lived with her. He told McPhillips that Walters had said repeatedly over the lut few months that she wanted someone to steal her car. Kelly Gould, 16, who was with Woltjer when he wis caught by police on Jan. 2, testified that she knew Walters had wanted someone to steal the car. "She wanted someone to steal the car then because she was having a lot of problems . with it," she said. Gould said she didn't ' know of the agreement until afterwards, but she said Walters had asked several people to take the car for her. A representative from State Farm Insurance in Middleville testified that Continued on page 12 Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made the 23rd day of July. 1986, by TERRY LEE TRAISTER ond ROBIN L. TRAISTER. Mortgagors, to THE AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK IN WESTERN MICHIGAN (now OLD KENT BANK OF ALLEGAN), and recorded in Liber 437, on Page 560. on the 29ih day of July. 1986. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this Notice TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWELVE ond 75/100 ($24,712.75) DOLLARS principal ond EIGHT HUNDRED NINETYFIVE and 53/100 ($895.53) DOLLARS interest; no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale contained in said mortgage having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on the 28lh day of April. 1988. at 10:00 o'clock in the before noon at the east door of tho County Courthouse in the Village of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with the legal costs ond charges of sale, including attorney fee of SEVENTY-FIVE AND NO/100 ($75.00) DOLLARS as provided by law, tho lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned ond described as follows, towit: Land situated in tho Township of Assyria. County of Barry State of Michigan, to-wit. Commencing at the Northeast corner of the East one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of lhe Nor­ thwest one-quarter, section 7. Town I North, Range 7 West, thence West 8 rods, thence Soulh 20 rods, thence East 8 rods, thence North 20 rods to the place of beginning. Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan. The period of redemption shall be six (6) months from the date of sale. DATED: March 24. 1988 DEMING. HUGHEY. LEWIS. KEISER. ALLEN S CHAP­ MAN. P.C. By: W. Fred Allen. Jr. Attorney for Mortgagee Old Kent Bank Bld.. Suite 800 136 East Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 (4 14) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SAIF Default having been made In the conditions of a certain mortgage made the 22nd day of April, 1977, executed by ROBERT LYNN SMITH and LUCY LEE SMITH, husband and wife, os mortgagors, to the HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN ASSOCIATION, a Michigan corporation, doing business ot Hastings. Michigan, as mortgagee, ond recorded in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on April 22, 1977, in Liber 230, on page 508, on which mortgage there <s claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this notice Two Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Nine ond 16/100 ($2,199.16) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or In equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of tun default. Notice is hereby given t >at on Tuesday, May 3, 1988, at 2:00 P.M. in the afternoon, at the East front door of lhe Court House In the City of Hastings, that being the place lor holding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for sale and sola to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mor­ tgage. together with interest thereon at ten (10%) per cent per annum, ond as otherwise specified in said mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges <-f sale, including the attorney fees as pro­ vided by law and In said mortgage, the land and premises in said mortgage mentioned and describ­ ed os follows, to-wit: A parcel of land in the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 33. Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at the Northwest corner of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of sold Section 33, for place of beginning, thence East 17 rods, thence South 32 rods, thence West 17 rods, thence North 32 rods to the place of beginning, Rutland Township. Barry County, Michigan. The length of lhe redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is one (1) year. Dated: Marxh 23, 1988 James H. Fisher of Siegel. Hudso:., Gee ond Fisher Attorneys for Hostings Savings 8 Loan Association 607 N. Broadway Hos' ngs, Michigan 49058 (4/21) notice or public hearing TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Com­ mission on Wednesday, April 6, 1988, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. ot the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Russell Todd McGregor of 12769 Merlou Avenue for the proposed rezoning from its present "A" Agricultural District zoning classification to an “R-1" Single-Family, Low Density, Residential District zoning classification of on approximately 7.44 acre parcel of land located on the south side of Merlau Avenue approximately 854 feet east of Doster Rood within Prairieville Township. It is also proposed to amend the Prairieville Township Master Land Use Plan so as to change the land use classification of the aforementioned parcel from its present "Agricultural" land use classification to a proposed “Low Density Residential" land use classification. 2. Such other and further matters as may proper­ ly come before the Planning Commission at the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance and Mop ond Township Land Use Master Plan and Mop and the proposed amendments thereto may be examined at lhe Prairieville Township Hall located at 10115 South Norris Rood within lhe Township at any reasonable time from ond after the first publica­ tion of this notice until and including the time of public hearing ond may be further examined at the public hearing. “he Prairieville Township Planning Commisson and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed zoning amendments at or following the public hearing. Ail interested persons are invited to be present to participate in discussion on the matter. COMMISSION By: Sh*rl Armlnlrout. Secretory Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Rood Delton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 (3/24) �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 24, 1988 Elementary students demonstrate phys. ed. The PT (Perceptual Training) Superstars Shows have hit Hastings and return for a third presentation featuring students at Centra! Elementary tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the middle school west gym. The shows are conducted by perceptual training (physical education) teacher Tim Newsted. Through the nightly programs students in developmental kindergarten through third grade tumble, twist, hop, imitate and jump the lessons they learn in gym class. Last week students at Northeastern and Southeastern elementaries were in the spotlight. "The main thrust of the whole program," says Newsted, “is helping children become ■ware of their bodies and how to move, so I give them all kinds of movement problems and fun activities to help them become more in tune with their bodies." In some cases, he reinforces what the children learn in the regular classroom, such as when he tells the kindergarteners to get in groups of three and form various letters of the alphabet. "The thing that I really enjoy every day is lhe enthusiasm these kids bring,” says Newsted. "They’re so cute out there and they’re anxious and so ready to learn." Newsted says the physical education program was re-instated in the fall of 1983 after the millage passed, and that he's been building the program up since then. The public is invited to attend tonight’s demonstration. These girts in Cindy Bender's and Kim Evans afternoon kindergarten class have fun hopping on one foot. Shown here are (from left) Kylee O'Heran, Jill Hall, Myla Mayne and Amanda Lee. Amy Swalnston Is one o« the students In Joan Greenfletcfs second grade dees who shows how hula hooge can be used in gym dass. Doing the Dance ot the Bltds or the mtematlonaly known Chldten Dance are third graders (from left) Rachel Apsey. Jon Lawrence, Heather Banning, Brent Keech, Chad Metzger and Kim Windes. David Shaneck does a handstands as part d the mnMng pertownance by Donna Campbell's third grade students while classmale Bruce DeVree gets ready to do his handstand. Court news, continued from page 11 Patti Stockman, a student in Laura Sharpe's first grade class, demonstrates changing shapes. Joan Finnle's kindergarteners make letters ot the alphabet with their botlil. Shown here making an "O' their own way are (foreground, from left) Robby Lee. Erik Keeler and Travis Johnson. Newsted says this exercise reinforces the letters of the alphabet they learn in the classroom. In a separate matter, Deming sentenced Sprague, 30, to the maximum 30 to 60 months in prison on charges of malicious destruction of personal property over $100. He was initially accused of assaulting a woman and damaging her automobile. Deming also ordered Sprague to have alcohol counseling while in prison. The sentences will run concurrently. A Hastings man changed his inital plea last week to plead guilty to attempted welfare fraud over $500. Ernest Lewis, of 104 W. State Rd., stood mute in February to one count of welfare fraud over $500 and one count of attempted welfare fraud at his arraignment in February. But last week he agreed to plead guilty to the attempted charge as part of a plea bargain with the prosecutor’s office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop the more serious charge of welfare fraud. Lewis, 24, is accused of failing to inform the Department of Social Services of a change in his financial status that would Getaway car, Brian Erway. a student in Kim Evans’ morning kindergarten class, demon­ strates a seal walk. Erica Eaton and Julie Anthony, two students in Joan Kent's second grade class, make a three-point touch. have affected his receiving public assistance. The attempted welfare fraud cliarge carries a maximum penalty of two years and/or $1,000 in fines. Sentencing was set for April 13, and bond was cancelled. A Hastings man who admitted taking tools from his landlord's garage and selling them in a Nashville pawnshop was sentenced to three years’ probation with die first six months in the Barry County Jail. David E. Fletcher, of 425 S. Jefferson St., was also ordered to pay $200 in costs, $200 in fines and $41 in restitution. Fletcher, 21, pleaded guilty at February to a charge of larceny in a building in exchange for the dismissal of a charge of receiving and concealing stolen property over SI00. Fletcher was also ordered to complete his high school diploma, to reside in a halfway house for six months after his jail sentence, and to have mental health or substance abuse counseling as ordered by the probation department continued from page 11 Walters called the company on Jan. 4 to report that her car was gone. Walters told the company representative that the car was in police custody and that the defendant was claiming he had been paid to take the car. But three days later, the representative testified, Walters claimed the car was stolen. Barry County Sheriffs Deputy David Oakland testified that he spoke with Walters on another matter a few days before lhe alleged car theft At the time, Walters said she was afraid Woltjer would steal her car, Oakland said. Oakland also said Walters told him that it the car were stolen, the thief would be doing her a favor. "She said the vehicle was a lemon," Oakland said. "I don't recall if that's exactly what she said, but that was lhe idea." Under cross examination, Oakland said Wallers had specifically said Woltjer may steal the car. She also told him she knew there was a warrant out for his arrest on the probation violation. When questioned by Chief Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley, Woltjer said his testimony was part of his plea bargain with the prosecutor's office on a variety of charges pending against him. Woljter is awaiting sentencing on charges of aiding and abetting embezzlement in connection with the Cappon robbery. He also pleaded guilty to a habitual offender charge that he was convicted of larceny in a building in 1983. The embezzlement charge carries a penalty of 10 years in prison. A conviction on lhe habitual offender charge could add an aditional 15 years in prison to a conviction on the first charge. Woljter is also awaiting sentencing on a charge of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling, and a charge of escape from lawful custody. Sentencing on all the cases pending against Woltjer has been set for May 11. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 24.1988 - Page 13 Barry County residents fighting Rails-to-Trails Act Use by horseback riders, hikers, bikers, hunters and vandals of this Penn Central right-of-way have got some landowners adjacent to it fighting to protect their property. Hoof prints and tire tracks can be seen on this section of the former rail line near the Thomapple Manor. (Banner photo) Hastings Board of Education, continued... In other business: The board approved continuing tenure for several teachers, some of whom are on the list of those to be laid off if the millage fails. Gary Ivinskas and Mary Vliek had both received tenure in other districts before coming to Hastings and only needed to fulfill a one-year probationary period. They both received tenure. First-time teachers who had to meet a two-year probationary term and were granted tenure are Mary Dawson, Mary Ann Heller, Constance Hindenach, Timothy Neason, Ann Rivers, Patricia Smith, Beth Stevens, Ed von der Hoff and Patricia Wierenga. Board President Ann Ainslie and Secretary Patricia Endsley both announced their intent to run for re-election in the June 13 school election. Their terms expire June 30. Other possible candidates must file petitions with the board by April 11 in order to run for election. Bill Kruko, who has served as maintenance supervisor for Hastings since 1973, has announced his retirement and was honored at Monday's meeting. Kroko developed a system to organize the maintrnaarc department so daily, weekly,— monthly and yearly tasks are committed to writing, said Ainslie. He also created, collected, updated and cataloged blueprints of building and ground facilities. "Bill is the person who has been on call and been called 24 hours a day," said Ainslie in a special recognition. "Bill is lhe one who plows the first path through the snow so that others can get on the job. And, perhaps most importantly, Bill knows the location of al! the switches to turn on everything and shut everything off." Kruko will retire at the end of the school year. The music and physical education curriculum studies were accepted by the board as "working" summaries of instruction in grades K-12 in the district. The in-depth studies were conducted by teachers and administrators qualified in those two areas. Seventh grade health has been added to the middle school curriculum and "eighth grade study skills" has been changed to "program of studies" following review by board members. Southeastern Principal Chris Warren and high school Principal Steve Harbison presentea a computer curriculum review and development project report which had been divided between elementary and secondary computer education programs. The state has developed minimal objectives in computer education, and Harbison said Hastings is "actually on the leading edge" of building a computer education program. The two principals gave findings and several recommendations made Bill Kruko receives a handshake of thanks from Superintendent Cart Schoessel for his retirement after 13 years as tl»e supervisor of maintenance for the district. by computer teachers and administrators in the district who worked on the study committee. The report will go before the board for approval at the April 18 meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Pleasantview Elementary School. Democrats holding election caucuses this Saturday Polls for Saturday's Democratic caucus election will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at four locations in Barry County. Democrats as well as independents who declare themselves to be Democrats are eligible to vote in (he party's presidential candidate caucuses. Residents of Hastings, and Carleton, Hastings and Rutland townships can vote at Thomas Jefferson Hall, at Jefferson and Green Streets in Hastings. Residents of Thornapple, Irving and Yankee Springs townships can vote at tho, Thomapple township Hall, 314 E. Main St. in Middleville. Residents of Assyria, Maple Grove, Castleton and Woodland townships vote at the Castleton Township Hall, 98 S. Main St., Nashville. And residents of Orangeville, Hope, Baltimore, Prairieville, Barry and Johnstown towships can vote at the Barry Township Hall, 210 E. Orchard St, Delton. The outcome of Saturday’s vote will determine delegates to the Democratic National Convention from the Third and Fifth Congressional Districts, which contain sections of Barry County. Election results will be counted in public after the election at Thomas Jefferson Hall, at the comer of Jefferson and Green Streets in Hastings. Following the election, former Democratic Party state chairman, candidate for governor and supreme court justice, and political activist Zolton Ferency will be the featured speaker at Barry County Democrats' annual Truman-Johnson Dinner. The dinner will begin at 7 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Hall. by Shelly Sulser Some 24 Barry County residents with pro­ perty abutting the former Penn-Central rail line are fighting pending federal legislation that would encourage recreational trails on the abandoned passageways. Already, they say, hunters use the throughways as access to the adjacent farm property. Many have complained of passing motorcycles, shots fired at nearby livestock, loud parties and the dumping of trash on the abandoned land. Hastings Charter Township farmers Doris and William Tinkler are concerned. Doris explained that the Penn-Central right­ of-way cuts through their 120 acres, property homesteaded by William's grandfather long before the railroad bought the throughway. “At the present time there is vandalism, target practice, loud parties on lhe right-ofway besides four wheelers and cars,” she said. "It's quite a concern." Doris said the original land grant from the railroad indicated the abutting property owners would regain the right-of-way to the property. But now, the rail company is refus­ ing to give it up, preventing the landowners from installing barricades they say would pro­ tect their property and livestock, farmers said. One landowner said it is a well known fact among many Barry County residents that there is oil beneath portions of the land and suggested that is the reason for the reluctance by the rail company to give it up without a large fee. The Tinklers arc rome of the 42 residents in Barry and Eaton Counties being represented by the Anderson. Stull and Kraft law firm of Lansing in hearings currently taking place before the Michigan Senate Energy Committee. The hearings are being held to try and counter the National Trails System Improve­ ment Act that would allow the stale to have first chance al the land. According to Roberta Runyan, an attorney with the law firm, a policy exists with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in some areas to institute horseback trails where there were railways. The countering effort is in the form of Senate Bill 299, co-sponsored by Senator Har­ mon Cropsey and Senator Jack Welborn. If it passes through committee and the Senate, lhe bill will allow adjacent landowners to claim the right-of-ways before the state could assume ownership of the land or it could be sold by the rail company. "We need some kind of protection for the people.” Runyan said. According to the Farm Bureau, “a law passed in 1922 expressly granted any present and future rights that the United States might have in the railroad right-of-ways to lan­ downers or municipalities whose property abuts them. But under the proposed National Trails System Improvement Act of 1987, (Rails to Trails) the U.S. would retain interest in the railroad properties.” Farm Bureau has told Congress that private property rights would be violated under the Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Thursday through Saturday Lower Peninsula Fair Thursday. A chance of showers Friday. Partly cloudy Saturday. Highs Thursday and Friday from 40 extreme north to the lower 50s far south. Highs Saturday from the mid-30s north to the mid-40s south. Lows in lhe mid-20s north to upper 30s south. Upper Peninsula A chance of light rain Thursday. Cooler Friday with a chance of light snow. Partly cloudy Saturday. Highs in the mid-30s to lower 40s Thursday cooling to the upper 20s to mid-30s Friday and generally in the 30s Saturday. Lows in the 20s Thursday and Friday and 15 to 25 Saturday. Program and staff cuts approved by the Hastings Board of Education if the millage fails include: Reduce the school day by one hour............................................................. $260,000 Eliminate counseling services to middle and high schools and half-time counselor at eleme”,c'y level.............................................. 115,917 c. Eliminate funding for all sport.« ................. 106,544 d. Eliminate library services in ~’i schools .........................................................65,524 e. Reduce the number of supervisory staff and operational staff members............................................................................................................56,326 f. Layoff an administrator.......................................................................................... 35,000 g. Cut equipment purchases......................................................................................35,000 h. Reduce the number of aides............................................................................... 28,000 i. Cut supply purchases.............................................................................................. 20,000 j. Eliminate all co-curricular programs such as marching band, operetta, yearbook................................................................................................... 18,437 k. Eliminate funding for outdoor educationprogram.......................................12,000 l. Implement a competency driver educationprogram.................................. 10,000 m. Limit text book purchases ....................................................................................10,000 n. Eliminate construction trades program.............................................................. 9,000 o. Cut the addition of library aides for elementaryschools........................... 8,600 p. Eliminate conferences/field trips ........................................................................ 6,700 a. b. Total $796,958 NOTE: In addition to the reduction in the administrative, supervisory, and opera­ tional staff, the cuts listed above will involve the layoff of 24 teachers and the loss of elementary physical education, vocal music, science programs and the gifted and talented program as well as the loss of several elective classes at the middle and high schools: there will have to be a delay in some building and site projects; and there will be no replacement of the old school buses. High school Principal Steve Harbison congratulates Jon Harmon, one of three Hastings students who qualified as finalists in the National Merit Scholarship competition. Also shown are finalist Aaron Moskalik and Gayle Marsh, mother of exchange student P.J. DeVault, the third finalist. pending federal legislation which is intended to encourage recreational trails on abandoned railroad lines. “Once the railroads stopped using the land, it was intended that the rights would pass back to the person or municipality holding the land patent,” said Al Almy, director of public af­ fairs for the Michigan Farm Bureau. With the former rail line running from Eaton Rapids to Grand Rapids, several hun­ dred Barry County residents living adjacent to the right-of-way will be affected if public trails are made of the property, Runyan said. "We have 120 acres and they want to put this trail way right through the middle of our farm. We don't want the public running up and down there," Tinkler said. “We already have a road on both sides of our house now. We don't want it (a public trail) in our back door.” She added that the public trail would be dif­ ficult to police. "You know how hard it is to control drugs in the city parks and the county parks. This will not be supervised. There is no way they can police those miles,” she noted. * ‘How can you stop them? You can’t in a city park or a county park." Tinkler has been active in drumming up support for lhe Senate Bill by knocking on doors and writing letters to senators. Runyan explained her firm represents lan­ downers, most from Barry County, in suits against Penn-Central because they will not sell to the landowners at fair market value. She said landowners are not sure what the consequences would be if someone were to be hurt while on the property and then end up on private property. "Wc represent one 80-year-old widow (from Barry County) that doesn't care use her woodlot because of the shots that are fired during hunting season,” Runyan said. "They go through her back yard and there are vehicles running up and down there all the time.” Rutland Charter Township resident and board trustee Jerry Bradley said much of his problems have been with recreational vehicles. “We own property on both sides (of the right-of-way)," he noted. "The only problem I'm having is not with destruction of property but there are people driving back and forth on motorcycles.” He said be even spotted a Mercedes Benz driving on the right-of-way past his property. He, too, is worried about liability, and ex­ pected the right-of-way would revert to his ownership when the rail line pulled up its tracks in 1985. James T. Whelplcy of 167% Thornapple Lake Rd. said he suffers property damage when vehicles traveling the right-of-way turn around on his property. The next Senate Energy Committee hearing on the matter is tentatively scheduled for April 13 when several Barry County residents plan to give testimony concerning the issue. "We’re trying to get something ac­ complished so we can at least get it (Senate Bill 299) on the Senate floor," Tinkler said. Man found guilty, continued... On Monday, Patricia Cook, who lived with Allen and her mother, testified that Oukrust and Bamford had shown up at Cook's Nashville home about 11 a.m. the day of the accident The two brought an unopened fifth of whiskey, which they shared with members of the household. Other witnesses testified that in the middle of the afternoon, Oukrust and Bumford left the home for a half hour and returned with a half gallon of whiskey. The group continued to drink until after 8:30 p.m., when they decided to drive to a bar in Vermontville. Alien's mother, Mary Ann Cornwell, who was home much of the day, said her daughter was supposed to ride with Cook instead of with Oukrust "I said you're supposed to ride with Patty," Cornwell said. "Shn-said ‘it’s-all right, Mom, well be right behind you.*" Cornwell, who said she hadn't had a drink that day, told the court she didn't want her daughter driving with Oukrust and Bumford "because I knew those guys had been drinking all day.** Walking into court on crotches Monday, Jamie Steortz, 18, who was one of the four passengers in the truck, testified they drove into Nashville and stopped at Cs Place, where Steortz and Allen went inside to speak with Allen's father. After the two returned to the truck, the group left east on Sherman Street away from town, Steortz said. "We started accelerating at a high speed and took off down Sherman Street," she said. As they headed down the street, she said, the truck hit something in the road that made it go airborne. The truck swerved to the right, narrowly missed hitting a guardrail, crossed the roadway, left the pavement and struck the tree, she said. Steortz said she was able to crawl up and out of the driver's window, suffering a broken ankle in the accident "I don’t exactly remember how I got out of lhe truck or how I got down," she said. "I remember Robert telling people to get water 'cause the truck was on fire." A witness in Nashville who saw the truck moments before the accident, said the driver was showing off in the parking lot behind the bar. Vermontville resident John Cwiek said he was fixing a flat tire !a a parking lot behind Cs Place when he saw Oukrust's white pickup truck. "The truck would back up a bit, come toward us, spin its tires, back up a bit, come toward us and spin its tires - at least three or four times." When he finally left the paricing lot, Cwiek said the driver's departure left skid marks on the road. "He spun out like he was going out toward the north end of town, spun around the lot, turned and left the other exit," Cwiek said. Testifying in his own defense, Oukrost said he was sorry about the accident, adding that a day doesn't go by in which he doesn't think of it. In her closing arguments, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Marilyn Meyer said the testimony showed that Oukrust had been grossly negligent in his actions. "The testimony shows the defendant was grossly negligent in operating the vehicle," she said. "Testimony showed he had been drinking heavily that day. He started with a fifth, mixing them heavily. Later in the day he and Gregg Bumford went out and bought a half gallon and continued drinking. "Testimony showed the defendant was drinking for nearly eight or nine hours that Robert Oukrust is taken to the Bany County Jail Wednesday aftemcon after a jury found him guilty of negligent homicide with a motor vehicle. Oukrust, 23, was the driver in a one-car accident in Nashville on Nov. 27 that resulted in the deaths of two passengers. (Banner photo by Jeff Kaczmarczyk). day," she said. "The defendant knew of the danger to others. He certainly knew of the danger of drinking heavily and driving as fast as he did." But defense attorney Charles Stiles said his client's actions were not grossly negligent and consequently the manslaughter charge was not applicable. "I don't think the prosecution has a case for manslaughter," he said. "There's no question he was driving. There’s no question he was drinking to excess. There's no question he was driving too fast There's no question his friends died a gross and hideous death." Stiles admitted a portion of his client's guilt and asked lhe jury to find Oukrust guilty of the lesser charges of drunken driving or involuntary manslaughter. "He could have been killed," Stiles said. "He wasn’t, but you can't impart to him any wicked sort of mind. No one has shown he had some kind of death wish." The jury, which had lhe choice of returning several possible verdicts, bypassed the most serious charge of negligent manslaughter and found Oukrust guilty of the lesser charge of homicide with a motor vehicle. According to the instructions given by Judge Richard M. Shuster, the jury had to find Oukrust showed a "willful, wanton disregard for the consequences" in his actions in order for the jury to return the more serious charge of manslaughter. In finding Oukrust guilty of negligent homicide, the jury determined Oukrust had demonstrated "ordinary negligence" and a "want of reasonable care" in his actions. During the two days of testimony, a group of a dozen family and friends of the deceased filled the first row of seats in the court room. Oukrust, who appeared not to have any family or friend present during lhe trial, sat with his head bowed, looking away during most of the testimony. Following lhe verdict Oukrust's bond was cancelled, and he was remanded to the custody of the sheriffs department �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 24.1988 Doctor attends seminar David M. Woodliff. MD. a family practi tioncr at Pennock Hospital, participated on Saturday with 60 other physicians in the fourth annual Hospital Medical Staff Section meeting at Fairlanc Manor in Dearborn. The physicians, members of the Michigan State Medical Society, adopted ten resolutions covering quality of care, living wills. Medicaid payments for graduate medical education. AIDS education, peer review organizations and other issues. Dr. Woodliff chaired a reference committee which adopted a resolution calling for developmeni of •» fnrmni process that will ex­ amine qualifications for Michigan Peer Review Organization reviewers, which reviews 100,000 Medicare claims in Michigan annually. A second resolution that will expand the Michigan State Medical Society’s AIDS education project to include programs and resources for the general public was also adopted. Physicians attending the one-day meeting also had the opportunity to discuss Michigan's quality of care activity with a panel of experts. The Michigan State Medical Society is the statewide professional association of 11.000 doctors of medicine. _ The HASTINGS BANNER — Call <616) 948-8051 AIMS For Sale Z.o.vf A Found Real Estate FOR SALE: 1979 Martin Ski Boat, 19fL, 454 Olds engine, Bcrcklcy Jet drive, just rebuilt, seals 8. $4395 with trailer and cover. CaU 945-9683 after 6pm. LOST: Dachshund/Tcrrier mix, on Center Rd. Has a stomach condition. REWARD. 948-2259 or evenings 948-8176 20 ACRES UPPER PENNISULA 75 miles over bridge, 56500. 51500 down, 5100 per month, 8% land contracL 968-4073. FOR SALE: 1986 Honda Spree, excellent condition, $275. CaU 945-9683 after 6pm. FOR SALE: 1981 Chevy Cita­ tion, 4 door, 4 speed, power steering. power brakes, $1450 or best offer; also electric typewri­ ter A case, $50. 945-2669 after FOR SALE: Sea Sprite, 15’tri hull with 65 hp Evinrude, electr­ ic start, electric shift, speedome­ ter, and walk-through winds­ hield. Comes with trailer, lifejackets, ski-vest, skis, water tobbagan and ropes. S2.800. 948-9100 after 5 p.m. FOR RENT: Studio ipartm. in Hastings, $ 175 per month plus deposit, pay own utilities. FORDF1SOV-8 351.HO, XLT Laritf, Mtomatic, tilt, cruise, air, itcreofcancue, trailer package, overload springs, clock, dual tanks, 29,000 miles. Excellent. $9.500, 945-3755.__________ FOR SALE: 1984 Chevy Impa­ la. loaded, $3,995, call 945-3705 Business Services BILL’S SAFETY SERVICE: Opening April 1. Offering body­ frame repair and front end align­ ment, free estimates. 321 N. Michigan. Hastings, 945-5972. CHILD CARE: Ages 6 weeks to 12 years. 6'30ajn.-6:30p.m, Mon.-Fri., year around. Excel­ lent staff, beautiful spacious facility, nurse on duty, rcasooable rates, in Hastings. 945-2533 PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888 SEWING MACHINE SERVICE: all makes and models, all work guaranteed, free estimates. Call Lyle Thomas at Advantage Business Machines 948-2073. 15 years experience. Pick up and delivery possible._______ ___________ Fhank You SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINfSS MACHINES . SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines Jobs Wanted WANTED: to babysit in my home, caU 945-3705________ Help Wanted HARD WORKING energetic individual needed for position as Camp Manitou-lin assistant cook. Job includes food prepara­ tion, ordering and cleaning responsibilities. Must enjoy working with people. CaU Grand Rapids YMCA Camp office for furthur details. 458-1141. HELP WANTED: Part time, Hastings Shell, 201 N. Broadway.________________ For your,.. • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement • Life • Home • Auto • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE. ..at 945*3412 Exchange Club names youth citizenship winners Ph. 948-8051 Dar and Dan Happy 25th Birthday Love Mom, Sandy and Ron ( onununily \olices COMMUNITY ANNOUNCE­ MENT The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Community Meatal Health Services will be held on Thurs­ day, April 7,1988 at 8am in the conference room. Any interested persons are invited to attend. St. Rose’s Diane Brighton and winner Stephanie Simpson. FFA students attend 60th Michigan convention Six members of the Hastings FFA Chapter will be in East Lansing, today and tomorrow as the Michigan Association of Future Farmers of America celebrates its 60th An­ nual State Convention during Agriculture and Natural Resources Week at Michigan State University. During the two-day convention. FFA members from across the stale will gather to conduct business and to recognize fellow members for their outstanding achievements. Several special activities are planned for this year’s Convention as members celebrate the theme "FFA-Agriculture’s New Spirit." Featured speakers include Wayne Hum­ phreys, and National FFA Central Region Vice President Bill Hollis. " According to Slate FFA Advisor Richard Karelse, incentive awards will be presented to more than 600 outstanding FFA members and chapters by the State FFA Association and the National FFA Foundation. State FFA Degrees will be presented to 171 REAL ESTATE MILLER SINCE REAL ESTATE 1940 Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. & Mike Humphreys RETIREMENT TIME — SALE — h D CAR & (RUCK REPAIR ndrus^ MX 8. Hanover St. H*»tln®«, Mlet. 40068 on all new and used in stoc k Associate Brokers Hastings (616) 945-5t:<2 X----------------------------- --------------------------- -h« • ■rr. HASTINGS REFRIGERATION and APPLIANCE 22'. E STAIESIHEEI CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY Ij^ll ...encourages all registered voters of the Hastings Area District to ... SERVICE PARTS UIEU1 MTNS pun Ntrnsi Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! > Pleasantview students catch some waves at the Battle Creek YMCA pool. The word was "ycs“ when students in Pleasantview Elementary School's Just Say No Club took a dive in the pool at the Battle Creek YMCA last week as one of group’s activities. About 40 children enjoyed swimming, and were joined by seven parents and one teacher. Afterward, they toured the Ritzee, a restaurant in Battle Creek where they learned how the food is prepared, packaged and sold. Then drinks and French fries were on the house for the youngsters, and before leaving each child received a gold and blue pom-pom to take tome. Birth Announcements .m.h HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS BUS DRIVER ASSOCIATION E FFA members who qualify for the degree on the basis of their occupational and leadership achievements. Local FFA member(s) Boyd Endsley and Dan Pickard will be among this elite group. Several adults will also be cited for their service to FFA. State President Charles Scovill of Fennville and other State officers will preside over the convention sessions. Two official delegates from each of the 128 chapters in the State will represent the membership in voting on key issues of business. According to Scovill, De Anna Jones. Brian Gibson and Chris Brown will represent lhe Hastings FFA chapter. Other highlights include the naming of the Star State Farmer and Star State Agribusinessman and the election of 1988-89 State FFA Officers. Contestants who have previously won honors in local, district and regional competition will compete in the stale finals of eight leadership contests. Awards will be presented for community development. Agricultural Proficiency, Outstanding Scholarship, and chapter membership contests. Agricultural and career-oriented exhibits will also be featured. Vocational Agriculture teacher Ed Domkc is the advisor of the local chapter. Officers in­ clude Boyd Endsley, President; Eric Endsley, Vice President; Janice Nolen. Secretary; Butch Kollek, Treasurer; Lloyd Simmons, Reporter; and John Stanton Sentinel. Pleasantview ‘Just Say No’ kids take dive Slop in and s-ih? before sale Service Naurs: Monday 8 io 8. Tueiday-Fnday 8 to 5 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT The Hastings Exchange Club is sponsoring a Young Citizenship Award for fifth grade students in the Hastings School System. The award, which is chooscn by the schools* teachers and principals, is based on citizenship, grades, attitude, character, athletic ability, leadership and service. The award involves fifth grade students al all elementary schools except St. Rose, where a sixth grade student is chooscn. It is lhe second year the exchange dub has sponsored (he award. Miscellaneous FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemoulh Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Channel Catfish, Perch and Fathead Minnows. LAGG1S’ FISH FARM, INC„ 08988 35th St, Gobles, Ml. 49055. Phene (616) 628-2056 days, (616) 624-5215 evenings. Sand someone a happy ad. INSURANCE COVERAGE Central youth citizenship winners Dan Sherry, Nicole Lambert and Kathy Bell. TRUCKDRIVERS- Over lhe road - 48 states. Must have 3 yean verifiable all season driv­ ing experience. Equal opportun­ ity employer. M/F apply in person at Fine line Freightways, 435 E. Mill, Hastings. 945-2771 • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models INSURANCE. Northeastern teacher Patti Wierenga and winners Sarah McKee ugh, Matt Womack and Spring Silsbee. MECHANIC for farm equip­ ment dealership. Experience necessary. Excellent salary and benefits. Thornapple Valley Equipment, Hastings, 948-8421 428 S. Church St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers Pleasantview citizenship winners Jonah Osborn and Denise Hatch with prin­ cipal Joyce Guenther. SnTING-My home. M-37, 5 mites South of Hastings, Sam till 5:30pm. 948-8835.__________ LIKE TO WORK IN CONSTRUCTION? Have several openings in new uniL Heavy equipment operaton, TIDY HOME CLEANING carpenters, plumben, electri­ SERVICE residential, business, cians. No experience necessary. and window washing. Regularor Phone (616) 731-5520 (Local to occasional service. All workers the Kalamazoo areas) or toll free bonded. 945-9448 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard. CARD OF THANKS 1 would like to thank my fami­ ly for making my surprise 50ih birthday party so much fun. Also, my relatives a^d friends for the cards, gifts and calls. Thank Vou, Frank Campbell Southeostern February citizenship winners were Sabrina Kosbcr and Justin Reid flanked by principal Chris Warren. VOTE a. the March 28 MILLAGE ELECTION Paid for by the Hastings Area Bus Driver Association. IT’S A GIRL Danny and Tonya Mays of Lake Odessa, March 23, 9:39 a.m., 7 lbs., 15 ozs. Jonathan and Tina Allen of Moline, March 15. 1:33 a.m.. 8 lbs.. 3 ozs. Ronnie and Gloria Mann of Dowling. March 19. 10:16 a.m., 6 lbs.. 11 ozs. FT’S A BOY Brad and Jody Peterson of Hastings. March 17, 11:09 p.m.. 9 lbs.. 5'/i ozs. Kandra VanNockcr of Vermontville, March 17. 8:23 a.m.. 7 lbs.. 7 ozs. Wes and Tammy Morgan of Nashville. March 18. 5:41 a.m.. 5 lbs.. 8 ozs. James Cruncndcn Jr. and Kathy Hause of Hastings. March 18. 2:19 p.m., 5 lbs.. 9 ozs. Erich Jones is proud to announce the arrival of his brother. Du.in Lee on March 8. weighing 8 lbs.. 1 oz.. 19" long. The happy prrents arc: Jim and Penny Jones. The proud grandparents are: Helen Gwin of Winnsboro. Louisiana. Ruth and Harry Jones of Nashville. Michigan. Pleasantview Just Say No Club members who enjoy a bite are (from left) Kristen Avery, Rachel Standish, Justin Waters and his father, Donald Waters. �March 10, 17, 24, 1988 — Special Supplement — The Hastings Banner — S1 Special Supplement to ... Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Sir. ce 1856 Hastings Banner �S2 — Special Supplement — The Hastings Banner — March 10, 17, 24, 1988 Special Supplement t0 The Hastings STATE Of MICHIGAN ANNUAL TAX SALE Annual Tax Sale SCHEDULE‘A’ TAXES OF 19SS AND PRIOR YEARS Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Banner i|< lull ilfti ili . I hl ill Hfy I® BARRT TOWNSHIP Town 1 North Range 9 West BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP Town 2 North Range • West lull id n 78 08 03 013 005 8000 85 Barry Township Com ot NW cor of E '.of NW of SEc 13 TIN ROW Barry Twp Barry Co.. Mich; fh E 125 II for pob. Ih S 330 ft; th E 125 It. th N 330 It; th W 125 II Io pob 1985 18140 08 03 015 002 0000 85 Com SW cor W 1. NW V. 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Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT County of Firry Notice is hereby given the! *he Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission win conduct a public hearing on March 28. 1988 at 7:30 p.m. on the se­ cond floor. Court Room. Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. Stole Street. Hastings. Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the con­ sideration of the following amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance. Map Change - Z-l-88 Request to rezone the following described property: Tne Southeast one quarter of the Northwest one quarter of Sec. 23. TAN. N10W, Excepting therefrom: The Plat of Solomon’s Addition to the Village of Middleville, os found recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on page 61. Also excepting therefrom, land lying within the following description: Com­ mencing at a point in the centerline of Grand Rapids Street, on the East-West % line of Sec. 23, T4N. R10W. said East-West 7, line also being the centerline of Lafayette Street, os found In the I.N. Keeler Addition to the Village of Middleville os recorded in Liber 1 of Plots on page 12; thence East along the centerline of Lafayette Street 231 ft.; thence North 33 ft. to the North edge of Lafayette Street, thence continuing North 132 ft. along the East edge of property deeded in Liber 290 on page 161: thence West 66 ft. olong the North lino of said deeded property: thence North 114 ft.: thence East 132 ft.; thence North 445 ft.: thence West 132 ft. to the Northeast corner of Lot 7 of soid Solomon’s Ad­ dition; thence South 302 ft. along the East edge of said Solomon's Addition to the Southeast corner of Lot 10 of said Addition; thence West 132 ft. along the South line of toid Lot 10 to the East edge of Grand Rapids Street; thence continuing West 33 ft. to the centerline of Grand Rapids Street thence South olong said centerline to point of beginning. Also excepting a parcel of land adjoining ond im­ mediately North ol Lot 1 of sold Solomon’s Addi­ tion. being 198 ft. East ond West measured from the centerline of Grand Rapids Street, East to the Northerly extension of the East line of Solomon's Addition, by 75 ft. North ond South. Thornoppie Twp. Also: Outlot "A" of Solomon’s Addition to the Village of Middleville as recorded in Liber 4 of Plots on page 61. From R-2 to R-3 Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the amendment either verbally or in writing will bo given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any physically disabfed persons requiring barrier-free accommodations in order to par­ ticipate in the hearings, should contact the County Coordinators Office ot 948-4812. The amendment of the Barry County Zoning Or­ dinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 117 South Broad­ way. Hostings. Michigan between the hours of 8:00 o.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Monday through Friday. Please phone the Planning Office ot 948-4830 for further information. Norval E. Thaler. Barry County Clerk (3/24) �S8 — Special Supplement — The Hastings Banner — March 10. 17. 24, 1988 READ the NEWS of BARRY COUNTY EVERY WEEK in the HASTINGS BANNER I would like to subscribe to the Hastings Banner. / Enclosed is my payment for When you live in Barry County, you want to know about the activities, from births and marriages to county government and school issues. Knowing your community and its people makes you feel “more at home”. The Hastings Banner’s news staff keeps tabs of City Hall, the County Courthouse, school boards, courts and police agencies. You can read sports news that goes beyond high school to cover bowling, golf, softball, fishing and hunting (when in season). 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Story on page 3 Motion to split up Zugel trial denied A motion to hold two separate trials in a pending case against accused murderer George Zugel was denied Tuesday in Barry County Circuit Court, Zugel, 36, is scheduled to go to trial beginning April 11 on charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the January 1986 slaying of Dowling resident Ricky Goddard. Zugel's defense attorney, David Tripp, asked the court to hold separate trials on the matters because testimony on the conspiracy charge could prejudice the jury against Zugel on the murder charge. But Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley said die evidence proving the conspiracy and murder charges overlaps and can not be presented separately. Moreover, Crowley added, the law requires all charges on one matter must be presented together. Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming denied the motion for the separate trial, saying he was satisfied the court would be able to properly instruct the jury. Tripp also requested a change of venue for the court case, arguing that publicity surrounding the case woulu make it impossible to find an impartial jury locally. Deming agreed to reserve judgement on the motion, saying that he would consider granting it if the attorneys are unable to select a jury locally. Convicted earlier this month of conspiracy to commit perjury at the 1986 trial of Norman Woodmansee for the Goddard slaying, Zugel remains lodged in the Bany County Jail without bond. Is Hastings a basketball town? Story on page 10 Hastings Stolen car found in company lot Hastings Police recovered a mien car last week after security guards at Hastings Manufacturing told po ice that a car had been sitting unmoved in their lot for several days. , Police last Monday found a 1978 Ford sution wagon that had been left in the lot days earlier, according to Deputy Chief Jeny Sarver. After calling in the vehicles plate numbers to the Law Enforcement Information Network, police discovered the car had been stolen in Grand Rapids on March 10. Because the car was found undamaged with the keys inside and nothing missing, police speculate the driver only intended to drive the car from Grand Rapids to Hastings and leave iL "It looks like someone needed transportation, drove it and dropped it," Sarver said. Because of the delay in getting to the car, police were unable to lift clear . fingerprints from the vehicle, Sarver said. Sarver said the car’s owner, who came down to identify the vehicle, told police he had loaned the car to his daughter. The daughter had left the keys in the car when it was stolen, Sarver said. The car was returned to the owner, and the case was closed. Turn your clocks AHEAD, ONE HOUR! Banner __________ THURSDAY. MARCH 31, 19SS ' ' PRICE 25' Millage defeated by a whisker School board lays off 24, accepts election count Police investigate window breakings Hastings Police are continuing their investigation into two incidents of broken car windows that occurred earlier ads month. On March 18, the front windshield of a 1979 Volkswagen was found smashed in two places in the 200 block of South Hanover Street in Hastings. Officer Rod Tietz said the wiedow was apparently struck twice on the drivers ride with a hammer. The damage was estimated at $143. Police have a suspect, and the investigation is continuing. On March 19, a car owner in the 600 block of South Jefferson Street reported $360 in damages to his 1983 Buick during the night Tietz said someone apparently slashed two of the tires with a knife and broke the upper right-hand corner of the windshield. Police have no suspects, but the investigation is continuing. ' Sunday at 2 a.m. Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 _ VOLUME 133. NO. 14 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME H TIME CHANGE starts Jim and Delores Flook sign In to vote with Kathleen Beduhn at the special election held in Hastings Monday. A 4.18 mill Increase over tour years was defeated by 10 votes in an election which drew 45 percent ol the school district's registered voters to the polls. by Kathleen Scott Eyes welled with tears as the names of 24 Hastings teachers were read aloud and their lay offs were approved by the Hastings Board of Education during a special meeting late Wednesday afternoon. The previously discussed lay offs were made inevitable with the Monday defeat of a proposed four-year. 4.18 mill school tax in­ crease. The proposal was defeated 1,732 to 1.722. The teachers — Julie Ackerson, Mary Baker. Jan Bowers, Mary Brown. Laurence Christopher. Mary Dawson, Lori Dewey, Donna Earls. Denise Fisher. Janet Foley. Marcia Freridge. Karl Kutch, Norma LaMotte. Kim Melcher Debra Ozment. William Rodgers, Ruperto Rodriguez. Karl Schwartz, Constance Semerad. Patricia Smith. Debbie Storms, Barbara Strong, Mary Vliek and Eleanor Vonk — will be laid off ef­ fective June 8 or the last day of the 1987-88 school year, if the calendar should have to be •^tended. ‘ * As the newest txwrd member here.' ’ com­ mented the Rev. Michael Anton, board trustee. “I’ve been involved in a number of sad experiences, in terms of hearings in which students were expelled, but this, by far, is the saddest. “The lay offs not only represent people who are losing employment, but also Zoning change for Middleville mobile home park gets preliminary OK by Jean Gallup A proposed mobile home park in Mid­ dleville moved closer to reality this week even though about a dozen residents of the nearby area spoke against the project Monday at a meeting of the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. After considering the Master Plan for Thornapplc Township and the criteria used to determine zoning changes plus listening to public input, the Commission voted 8-1 to recommend a zoning change to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. About 60 people attended the meeting, held at the Barry County Courthouse. The proposed mobile home park is located on 33 acres slightly north of Middleville, bet­ ween Layfayette Street and Crane Road. The Commission's recommendation in­ volves changing the zoning of the site from R-2 (single and two family) to R-3 (single and two family, medium high density and also mobile home parks). Member Richard Scott cast the dissenting vote. William Hcffcran. from the firm of T. William Hcffcran. a property management company in Grand Rapids, explained the plan­ ned development. Underground utilities, grassy areas, a laun­ dry room, lawns for each lot. off-street park­ ing for each household, winding streets, a community center and on-site managers were all named by Hcffcran as reasons the facility would not be a sterotypical “trailer park." He detailed plans for street maintainance. water run-off control and told of some of the River Road site to be new location for township hall by Shelly Sulser Hastings Charter Township officials hope to have a new meeting hall built in lime for the August primary election. Supervisor Richard Thomas said Tuesday. Plans for the building have been drawn and land purchased on River Road between Starr School Road and M-37. Thomas said the township already has the * x in a savings account for the project and ih not ask voters for a tax hike to replace the current township hall located at Charlton Park. “We’ve kinda outgrown the thing and while we’ve got the funds, we decided we probably should be building one." he said. The township plans to hold a public hearing on the matter to generate citizen input at the township’s April 4 meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Charlton Park. After the meeting, the board plans to adver­ tise for bids for the project. Thomas said. Plans for the new hall began more than six months ago. The township board purchased three acres of land from Winifred Foote on River Road last January at a cost of $6,750. It was at about that time as well, said Thomas, that architectural drawings of the proposed structure were made by Ionia contractor Lester Alberts. .»■ Thomas said plans call for the building to be a one story structure. 76 feet long and 36 feet wide. He said it will include 36 by 32 feet of office space (main office and alternate office), a fire vault, restrooms, and a 40 by 36 fool meeting hall where five voting machines will be housed. Estimated cost for the building and a park­ ing lot is $50,000 to $55,000. “We’ve been saving over a period of time.” said Thomas. "As far back as I know, we’ve always laid money aside for bridges and township halls and so forth. We’re still one of the governments that always lays money aside for the future. It shouldn't cost the taxpayers any millage." Thomas said one problem with having meetings at the current township hall, built in 1885, is that the Charlton Park location is “off to one side of the township and we arc getting quite a few complaints from people who feel they have to drive too far.” The existing hall was moved from Center and Powell roads to Charlton Park in November 1981. The antique structure was moved to the historic village to preserve the building for future generations. He added that there are four voting machines in the existing building where both township precinct residents vote. "We're supposed to have another one (voting machine) before the next election.” Thomas said. “The new hall would give us more room for the machines plus a little bit for expansion. At least for the next 50 years, it should be a good investment for the township." Thomas said the board hopes to have the new building in place in lime for the August. 1988 primary election. rules that residents of the park would abide by All persons would be screened before allowed entrance into the park, he said, and the mobile homes would be no older than five years. The residents would also be required to maintain their homes in an acceptable fashion to make the park a “place everyone would like to live." A letter of support from the Middleville Village Council was read by Linda Anderson, director of Barry County Planning and Zoning office. Also, two letters from residents opposed to the plan were read aloud for the benefit of the audience. One of the letters, signed by Frances A. Jones, cited heavy traffic, a poor tax base, the lowering of property values and lack of an en­ vironmental study as negative influences she thought the proposed park would have on the immediate neighborhood. The other letter, from Russ Osterhart, agreed with the traffic concern named by Jones. He maintained Grand Rapids Street is not built for high density traffic. He also voiced concern that many new students would be introduced into the Thor­ napple Kellogg School System with no ac­ companying funds to support the added ex­ pense to the school district. The turnover in residents of a mobile home park would be higher than in an area occupied by single family dwellings, he added. Laura Burks, a resident of Grand Rapids Street, asked if her household would be ex­ pected to hook up to the village water and sewer lines which would serve the park. Middleville Manager Kit Roon, who was at the hearing, assured her she would not, in fact, he said, it probably would not be possi­ ble. as the lines would be almost entirely in­ stalled on the site of the park. The question of the treatment of surface water was raised by another resident of the street. Wayne Tabbcrrer. Hcffcran responded by saying the water would be collected by catch basins and reten­ tion ponds. The state has strict rules on the engineering of the water control system of a mobile home park and their plans would have to be in­ spected and approved by the state of Michigan, he added. The —parity of the present sewer system of Middleville, and the impact of added burden from the park was brought up by both Jim Robertson and Renee Huyck. Continued on page 12 • "I’ve been involved in a number ofsad experiences, but this, by far, is the saddest," - _ Rev. Michael Anton, Trustee represents a cutback in programs and cur­ riculum which, of course, will have its entire affect on the people for whom the education system was designed and that is the young people in our schools." One administrator, Elizabeth Heidt, direc­ tor of adult education will lose her job as a result of the millage defeat, said Superinten­ dent Carl Schoessel. Heidi's lay off notifica­ tion will probably be approved at the April board meeting, he said. Nine supervisors, custodians and aides, who are also slated to lose their jobs, will like­ ly be issued pink slips, pending the May board meeting, he said. Schoessel added that he would hand-deliver the letters of notification to the laid off teachers today. In the same meeting, the board accepted the count from the board of canvassers which conducted the Monday election. Ten votes had been in question, because the number of votes registered by one of the city-owned machines did not match the number of voter applications filed that day at the Hastings precinct. Schoessel said that if the board did ask for a recount vote, the new results would not change the outcome of the election. The millage was defeated by 10 and exactly 10 votes were in question, said Schoessel. In order to pass, the millage would need at least one more yes vote than no votes, he explained. Schoessel added that he has since teamed that the same problem has happened in other districts, although “not to this magnitude." Business Manager Nelson Allen said that he was told by the board of canvassers that at least one person filled out an application to vote, entered the voting booth, but did not register a vote. He said that person could have exited through the curtain without voting or adjusted the voting lever before opening the curtain so that the vote would not register. “Of course, we don’t know how these 10 people voted, at all, there's no way of know­ ing," related Allen, adding that he has since learned that there arc several ways in which voters can leave the voting booths without * registering a vote. Schoessel added that there were several first-time voters who might not have known how to move the voting lever, thus altering the final count. Allen said the only ballots which could be recounted would be the absentee ballots and the paper ballots filled out at the Pleasantvicw precinct. The board did not formally discuss the possiblity of another election to increase the millage before the next school year, but Schoessel did say later that it has been considered. “There has been a lot of encouragement by many, many people, including citizens to do that.” he said. If an additional millage increase election were held and were approved by voters, Schoessel contended that the newly laid off teachers would not automatically have their jobs back. “Even if we pass the exact same millage amount, we might not be able to call all the teachers back," he said. An additional election could be held during the annual school election June 13, Schoessel said. Everything’s cornin’ up Easter... Joe and Sharon Duffy put up an Easter tree on their front porch. The bright egg», which sould like wooden chimes in the wind, were cut out by ~nd painted and decorated with lace by Sharon. STORY ON PAGE 2. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 31, 1988 Easter Tree: A growing tradition in this area A growing trend has hit Barry County and its popularity can be seen in front yards throughout the area. Residents arc decorating trees both in and out of their homes with Easter eggs and ornaments. Diane Flohr, owner of Hastings House, said demand for Easter ornaments has been increasing at her gift shop. ■‘We’ve had so many requests for Easter tree ornaments.” said Flohr, adding that families are starting traditions of adding new ornaments each year. Flohr, a Milwaukee native, said her grand­ mother had an Easter tree, but Flohr said she was not aware of the tradition locally until the last few years when more people began decorating. “My grandmother used to say that the tree is a symbol of springtime and the birth of baby animals, flowers coming up, the re-birth of Christ." said Flohr. “A tree has always been centered around the family - a family tree, the Christmas tree.” Many people hang eggs on trees in their yards, while inside, they spray paint a limb or branch, and add a variety of colored or­ naments in the forms of eggs, chicks, ducks and bunnies, she said. Some will tic tiny bows to the boughs or add dried flowers. The Easter tree in the home of Joe and Sharon Duffy on South Steel in Hastings is adorned with eggs, birds, ribbons and dried Howers. Another tree on the front porch is filled with large wooden eggs painted and decorated with lace. Joe cuts the seasonal shapes out of wood and Sharon dresses them up. Decorated trees arc a tradition in their home — red wooden hearts garnish the sparse bran­ ches of the tree in February and for St. Patrick’s Day. green wooden shamrocks are a’plcnty. _ Flohr said many of the customers who come into her store share their ideas and Easter customs. The most common, she said is put­ ting a branch in a decorated or painted coffee can which has been filled with rocks. Often, she said, people will tic a ribbon around the can. The rocks can be covered with cellophane Easier grass. A variety of or­ naments can be hung from the branches of the renovated tree. One woman said she put live lilac branches in a jar filled with glass marbles and water. South Jefferson STREET NEWS Flohr said she had heard ii was a sign of a year filled with good luck to find a bird's nest in a Christmas tree. To ensure that good luck, she said, some people buy miniature birds' nests and put them in their Easter trees. "The ideas are incredible. It's that same kind of artsy-craftsy thing, only they're doing it with trees." explained Flohr. “It comes right back to religion and the re-birth of Christ." She said many companies are increasing the lines of Easter ornaments they make and sell. "More and more companies arc not only selling ornaments, but also the trees. They're making it a family-type activity." she said. "When companies pick up on this, you know H4KE 4 MTF WITH 4 wise i'i; '! BLOOD DONORS EASTER PARADE Horace and Harvey, our previous Easter Bun­ nies became victims of thier own greed and the increased interest in rabbit stew. We found a new candidate named Herman for the annual South Jefferson Street Easter Parade. Much to our chagrin, Herman had bunnies, and we had to cancel the Easter Parade again. Hermione (somehow Herman didn't fit anymore) and babies are doing well and hopefully one of them will grow up to become our Easter Bunny next year. Meanwhile, parade down South Jefferson this week and enjoy Easter shopping at the friendliest merchants around. Wear your Easter bonnet to Bosley's this week, model it on our soapbox and get a 52.00 gift certificate. ...Xw-t* MOP! MIDICARf SUPPUMIU1 Very Competitive Rales Covers Prescription Drugs & Excess Doctor Charges Medicare Won't Pay. EVENTS 1. The first Annual Easier Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Order of the Eastern Star, kicks off this Saturday, April 2,10 a.m. at the beautiful new Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. Children from 3 to 12 are invited to attend. There will be prizes galore (a bike is the biggie) and fun for all. The Easter Bunny will be there. 2. It's here. Hollenbeck’s Hot Dog Wagon travels South Jefferson Street and the other streets of Downtown Hastings. The word is the guy makes good dogs. Buy your own or visit Bosley's and sing the "Oscar Mayer Weiner Song'* and we will treat you to a couple of hot­ dogs and a 53.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) 3. Marksville Easter Egg Knocking Contest April 3. Bring us your decorated Easter egg this week and we will trade you a Cone Zone cone and display your egg in our store. The egg judged best wins a 53.00 gift certificate. (Kids 10 and under) 4. Spring is here. The Cone Zone is open in Downtown Hastings. 5. The Democratic Party has relocated their headquarters to the old IOOF hall at the cor­ ner of South Jefferson Street and Green Street in Downtown Hastings. They have made improvements to the building and renamed it Thomas Jefferson Hall after the namesake of our street. You may rent the hall for your own use and even Republicans are allowed In to play bingo on Monday Nights. 6. Frankie Laine's Birthday- March 30. The Buck is a fan. Sing “Jezebel" from our soapbox this week and get a 54.00 gift certificate. 7. Don't forget to take the family to Easter Brunch at the County Seat on South Jeffer­ son Street this Sunday. Reservations suggested. C. Wendell Strickland 964-2069 Untfdewrifftn 6y. Golden Rule Insurance “A" Rated (Excellent) Branches cut from an apple tree provide an Easter tree with character in Sharon Duffy’s home. Easter season services set for Middleville area church First Baptist Church of Middleville will hold a Good Friday Service at 7:30 April 1. with guest speaker Rev. Dennis DeHaan of the Radio Bible Class. Easter Sunday services are: 9:45 a.m. Sun­ day School Hour: 11 a.m. service speert Easter Music and message “The Glories of the Resurrection”. At the 6 p.m. service the Senior Choir will be performing the Cantata “Hallelujah for the Cross". . . The public is cordially iqvited. -» Dyslexic young man gets sentenced for larceny * A dyslexic Hastings resident who pleaded guilty to taking a microwave oven and money from Hastings Manufacturing last fall and to taking food and a sled from his landlord's garage in January was sentenced last week to three years' probation with the first four months in Barry County Jail on several larceny charges. In Barry County Circuit Court last Wednesday, Robert L. Tate, 17, was also ordered to pay S200 in fines and S200 in costs following his guilty pleas last month to charges of larceny in a building and attempted larceny. Tate, of 212 E. Francis St., was arrested in February and charged with two counts of larceny in a building at Hastings Manufacturing last fall. He was also charged with larceny in a building and attempted larceny at his landlord's residence in January. In exchange for a guilty plea to one count of larceny in the Hastings Manufacturing incident and a guilty plea to the attempted larceny of his landlord's residence, the prosecutor's office dropped the other two charges. Larceny in a building is punishable by up to four years in prison and/or a 52,000 fine. Attempted larceny carries a penalty of two years in prison and/or a 51,000 fine. Prior to sentencing last week in Barry County Circuit Court, Tate's attorney, David Dimmers, said he agreed with the sentencing recommendation of the probation department "I believe the recommendation is fair and takes account of the defendant's limited mental ability,** he said. "Because of his limited mental ability, he needs special care." Tate declined to make a statement in his own behalf. Under questioning by Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster, Tate said he had dyslexia but did not know what dyslexia means. Dyslexia refers to an impaired reading ability. In response to Shuster's questions, Tate said he had never heard of Leonardo da Vinci, Nelson Rockerfeller or Gen. George Patton all of whom were dyslexic, Shuster said. "Many great people have overcome dyslexia," he said. "You can too with help. Some of the most brilliant people in history have had dyslexia." "This individual may have dyslexia, but he knows nothing about it, Shuster said. "And that may be at the root of his problems." Shuster said the court would work with Tate to get special help, but he cautioned him that if he violated the law again he would be sentenced harshly. "We're going to work with you, but we won't let you use any disability to violate the rights of others again," he said. "You may be a special person with special needs, but if you violate the law, you're going to be treated like any other person. Shuster ordered Tate to complete either his high school diploma or vocational training. He also ordered an evaluation set up to determine the extent of Tate's disability. In other court business: A 26-year-old Charlotte man pleaded guilty last week to stealing a cup of quarters from a Castleton Township home in December. In exchange for the dismissal of charges of larceny over $100 and an habitual offender charge, Christopher S. Harmon pleaded guilty to the four-year felony offense. Harmon, of 880 Millerburg Rt 5, told the court he had been drinking on Dec. 7 when he stopped by a friend's house in the 5500 block of Scott Road. Friends offered him a place to stay for the night, he said, but in the middle of the night he got up, took the money and left Sentencing was set for April 20. Bond was cancelled, and he was remanded to the custody of the sheriffs department An 18-year-old Battle Creek man accused of breaking into a Barry Township home last September stood mute last week to two charges in circuit court Automatic not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of James L. Mouliskey, of 464 S. Washington St A pretrial hearing was set for April 6. Mouliskey was arrested Feb. 26 on charges of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling with intent to commit larceny, and of receiving and concealing stolen property in excess of $100. The breaking and entering charge carries a maximum 15 years in prison, while the receiving and concealing charge is punishable by up to five years and/or a 52,500 fine. Bond was continued by Shuster. A codefendant in a February break-in in Continued on pogo 8 DYSTER SAVI NGS. HAY DAYS 0.0% financing until May 1, 1988, on new John Deere hay equipment And that’s just the start of the "hay day" specials now available. We're also offering thousands of dollars in savings on direct-to-you "Good Deal” discounts on balers, mower/conditioners and windrowers...plus special "Package Deal" savings on new John Deere tractor/hay tool combinations...as well as additional pass-along savings. Stop by today. 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(M47) Mailings • 616-945-9526 Prairieville Township SCHEDULE OF THE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING FOR 1988/89 □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ C i~ □ Wed., Wed., Wed., Wed., Wed., Wed., Wed., Wed., Wed., Wed., Wed., Wed., April 13, 1988 ................... 7:30 p.m. May 11, 1988............................... 7:30p.m. June 8, 1988 ..................... 7:30 p.m. July 13, 1988 .................... 7:30 p.m. August 10, 1988 .............. 7:30 p.m. September 14, 1988 ....... 7:30 p.m. October 12, 1988 .............7:30 p.m. November 9. 1988.............. 7:30 p.m. December 14, 1988............ 7:30 p.m. January 11, 1988................ 7:30 p.m. February 8, 1988.................7:30 p.m. March 8, 1988 ................... 7:30 p.m. Minutes of the meetings are available for public inspection during business hours at the office of the Township Clerk, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, Michigan. JANETTE EMIG, Clerk Save80<t Win a trip to see Michael Jackson’s London concert. See Pepsi displays at participating stores for SAVE80C Whenyou buy two A-liter 8-padts ofany Pepsi-Cola product. t.wj wherr piifubard cr kmxrv^aml Oneperfuihaw Offer rmaedw one r x^xmper E3k—> �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 31, 1988 — Page 3 Use of video drunk tests may increase in county Convicted cocaine dealer sentenced to long prison term, fined $28,000 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Hastings man who police said had been a commercial cocaine dealer operating in the area was sentenced last week to up to 20 years in prison and fined 528,000 on several drug charges. Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster sentenced Gene S. Waller. 37, to the max­ imum sentences and fines allowable following Waller’s conviction last month on charges of selling cocaine, possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana. A jury found Waller, of 916 Lakeview Dr., guilty of the three charges last month in Barry County Circuit Court. During sentencing last week in circuit court. Prosecuting Attorney Judy Hughes ask­ ed the court to hand down the maximum possible sentences for Waller. "The court is well aware that Mr. Waller is a cocaine dealer operating in the presence of his family and small children," Hughes said. But Waller’s attorney, Joel Whetstone, ask­ ed the court to follow the state sentencing guidelines, which called for a minimum of one to two years for the charge of selling cocaine. "As the court is well aware, Michigan operates under sentencing guidelines," he said. "One of the statements in the purposes of the guidelines is to establish consistant sentencing as a goal. The sentencing guidelines in this case calls for a minimum of 12 to 24 months." But Shuster said Waller deserved the max­ imum penalty allowable under the law. "This court classifies drug dealers with rapists, sex offenders and murderers," Shuster said. "They are the lowest members of society. This court views Mr. Waller in that class. "This is a commercial drug dealer.” Gene Waller shields himself from spectators as he Is taken from Barry County Circuit Court last Wednesday. Convicted of selling cocaine, Waller, 37, received the maximum sentence of up to 20 years in prison and the maximum fine of $28,000 following his conviction on several drug-related charges. (Banner photo by Jeff Kaczmarczyk). Shuster said, adding that Waller was arrested with a briefcase kit containing scales, mirrors, razor blades, baggies and an account book. "This commercial drug dealer should receive the maximum," he said. "A sentence of 12 to 24 months is ridiculous." Shuster added he hoped the severity of the sentence would send a message to the drug­ dealing community. “If the law did not provide for concurrent sentences, I assure you I would sentence Mr Waller to consecutive sentences," he said. This is perhaps the most destructive type of criminal wc have in society today because their effects are so far-reaching. “We hope this is a deterrent to others. This community is entitled to this," he said. "The drug trafficking in this community is epidemic because of people like Mr. Waller." Shuster admitted it may not be possible to collect the full amount of the fines from Waller once he's sent to prison. "If it should be found that these fines are enforcable, then they have been set,” he said. “We have to make the price too great and drive drug dealers out of business.” Shuster also said he expects to have the sentence reviewed by a higher court. Speaking in his own behalf. Waller asked the court to consider the plight of his family in sending him to prison. “I’d like to say first of all I'm glad I was ar­ rested,” he said. "1 was addicted to cocaine, and it was in control of my life. "I’m ashamed of the pain and humiliation I’ve caused my family,” he said. "I ask the court for leniency, if not for myself, then for my family.” But Shuster said an addiction to cocaine was no excuse for Waller’s actions. “He's a commercial drug dealer,” Shuster said. “This court makes a distinction between users and dealers. While he may have been a user, that doesn't excuse his dealing. "Those who cross over and become dealers put their usage ahead of their families and everything else." he said. "They also put others in the same situation of becoming hooked." Waller was arrested in June after officers from the Michigan State Police tape recorded the details of a drug transaction made by Waller. The tape was later introduced in court and played to the jury before it delivered its verdict. Originally scheduled to go to trial in November, a new trial date was set after Waller, who was free on bond, failed to ap­ pear in court on Nov. 2. When he did return to court in December, Waller told Shuster he didn’t appear in court because his wife had suffered a nervous breakdown that morning and wasn’t strong enough for him to go to jail. After listening to his explanation, Shuster ordered Waller’s $25,000 bond forfeited and set a new bond of $250,000 In February. Whetstone petitioned Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming to have Shuster disqualified from the case, arguing that Shuster was biased because Waller had failed to appear in court in November. Whetstone also argued that Shuster knew a key prosecution witness, and had been told by police that Waller had made threatening remarks about him. w But Deming denied the motion after Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley told the court that Shuster did not know the witness personally and that Shuster believed Waller had not made threats against him. Visits Hastings: Attorney seeking seat on Court of Appeals by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Calling himself an "adopted son" of Barry County, Grand Rapids attorney Thomas Koernke visited Hastings Friday seeking support for his campaign for one of two newly created seats on the Michigan Court of Appeals. Observing that his fellow candidate, Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Judy Hughes, is likely to capture "favorite daughter votes in the county, Koernke asked that local voters consider him as a favorite son candidate for one of the two Third-District court seats, which comprise 62 counties in western and northern Michigan. Koernke, a trial lawyer and co-owner of a large Grand Rapids law firm, said he’s seeking a six-year term on the Third District court because he has the kind of background the court needs in an appeals judge. "I have the sort of track record that if you were going to hire a private lawyer. I’m one of the top lawyers in Michigan," he said. "I The additional judges, which will bring the total from 18 to 24 judges, will enable the judges to spend more time with the estimated 9,000 cases sent to them in 1988 by lower courts in Michigan. "The court is experiencing an explosion in appeals cases," Koernke said. "How do we Thomas Koernke To the editor: The word scrofula caught my attention in a recent Banner and brought back a horrible memory. I believe I am one of the few people my age who have actually seen scrofula. It is tuber­ culosis of the lymph system and causes boil­ like sores to erupt on the skin. The man I saw was covered with these sores on the backs-Jc of his trunk. They were purple and greenish mountains filled with pussy drainage. The man was an itinerant and wore two pair of trousers to control the drainage. The lesson 1 learned that day and that everyone can benefit from is to wash your fruits and vegetables before eating as you do not know who picked them. Sincerely, Mariam I. Sorby Neuter-spay program urged To the editor: I agree wholeheartedly with Tom Guthrie, that when all the facts arc known about animal research, everyone should be encouraged to write their elected officials. Unfortunately. I feel Mr. Guthrie’s letter illustrates an ap­ parent lack of knowledge about the facts, and about the real issue at stake. Unless he is a researcher, or buys and sells animals for that purpose, the fact that he "depends on animals for his livlihood” has no bearing on animals being used for research. The point about our forefathers killing animals for food and warmth is hardly news, but has no application to the society wc live :. today, and is entirely unrelated to this top.. In the past, animal research has contrib u< d to the reduction and elimination of diseases, through development of medical techniques and treatment. The belief that most great ex­ periments throughout history involved animals, however, is incorrect. Penicillin, smallpox vaccine, sulfa drugs and ether, to name only a few, were discovered without the use of a single animal. Additional, animal research is fast becom.ng antiquated as scientists and researchers rapid­ ly develop more sophisticated and reliable methods, such as in-vitro (test tube), cell and tissue cultures, and computer and mathematical models. Major manufacturers are investing in newer, more progressive non­ animal tests for their products. Mr> Guthrie mentions that research animals arc assured safety and humane treatment. Perhaps he is not aware of the countless labs and testing facilities which have been exposed for animal neglect and cruelty in the past 10 years. The Animal Welfare Act. amended in 1985, provides only the barest minimum of Michele Mitchell Battle Creek Zoach’s wife says ‘thanks’ To the editor: As the wife of Hastings Varsity Basketball Coach Dennis O’Mara I would like to thank all of the people who have supported and honored my husband and the basketball team this year. Like all coaches wives everywhere I am always proud of my husband and his ac­ complishments. but it so moving to have such an enthusiastic group of people recognize this also. A good part cf this thanks goes to the outstanding group of young men Dennis has had the pleasure to work with and I have welcomed to my home. 1 hope our boys grow up to be just as sincere and determined as this group is. Again, thank you to the parents, the players and the community. Sec you next year! Kim O’Mara Hastings More ‘letters’on page 12 Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Thursday through Saturday Lower Peninsula Partly cloudy Thursday. A chance of showers Friday and Saturday. Highs Thursday in the mid-30s to mid-40s north to near 50 south, in the 40s north io the mid-50s south by late week. Lows 20 north to 30 south on Thursday, in the mid-20s north to the mid-30s south late in the week. Upper Peninsula Partly cloudy Thursday with a chance of rain and snow showers Friday and Saturday. Highs in the mid-30s to lower 40s. Lows in the mid-teens to near 20 Thursday and Friday and in the 20s for Saturday. PUBLIC OPINION How will Tigers fare? "With all the problems Michigan faces, I don't think we should devote opinion after from our readers. Wash those fruits, vegetables are used, they should be used consistently. "Once we used them for one, we have to used it for everyone," he explained. The use of the videos was somewhat curtailed, he said, pending the decision by the state court. Now, he said, the county will have to decide whether the videos will again be used in court. "The (state appellate court) decision will pave the way for us to sit down and decide whether we should use this. We’ll have to take a look at it and get with the prosecutor’s office," he said. "It’s something worth doing." Last year. Wood said, the county prosecutor and one of the deputies wrote up preliminary guidelines for the drunk Continued on page 8 prevent assembly line justice?” One answer, he said, is for the court to be more selective in choosing cases it will hear. Some types of cases, such as no-fault auto . insurance cases, have been dominating the court docket in recent years, he said. •I LETTERS care and sanitation and its enforcement has been notoriously weak or non-existent. The group referred to as "animal rights ex­ tremists” includes leaders in the scientific, medical and political fields. Rational, welleducated, responsible individuals who unders­ tand the real issues and are far-sighted in their efforts to better conditions for humans as well as animals. Mr. Guthrie advises all to review a Reader’s Digest article on animal research. To evaluate the full scope of this issue, I also recommend the publications Discover, Chemical Week, Omni, Chemical and Engineering News and New Scientists, all of which have featured articles about the increas­ ing awareness of the animal research question. The real issue in Barry County, however, is the sale of shelter animals for research. Many of these are one-time pets or strays; complete­ ly unsuitable for research, since their medical and genetic backgrounds are unknown. Shelter animals make up a mere 1.6 percent of the total animal research population in this state. TTv*ir removal from the research pool would hardly pose a serious threat. Continuing to sell excess shelter animals for research is an easy, short-sighted disposal method, and does nothing to solve the real problem: pet overpopulation. 1 challenge the wise and well-informed Barry County Board of Commissioners to implement a responsible neuter/spay program, to reduce the number of unwanted animals in Barry County. by Kathleen Scott and the Associated Press Videotaping sobriety tests given to suspected drunken drivers isn't a violation of their constitutional rights, the Michigan Court of Appeals has held in a unanimous decision. And, as a result of that decision, videotapes of suspected drunken drivers may be used more frequently in Barry County court rooms. The three-judge appellate court panel said the videotaping by police doesn't infringe on the suspect's right against self-incrimination. It is the first appellate review of the issue in Michigan and is binding statewide, unless reversed by the Michigan Supreme Court. The decision could boost drunken driving convictions. The Barry County Sheriff’s Department has had a video camera set up on a permanent mount in the control room where suspects are given dexterity tests and booked. Sheriff David Wood said. "I think it's something that should be done," Wood said. “I think it’s something very beneficial to our cause." The department has had the equipment for three or four years, he said. It was purchased with a grant earmarked for drunk driving control from the Michigan Highway Safety and Planning department, he said. The Sheriffs department has used the videos in court. Wood said, but the videos have not been used as evidence frequently because of some stumbling blocks. One problem the department has encountered is lack of playback equipment in the courthouse. Wood said his deputies have to haul the playback equipment to the courtroom each time the videos are used in trial. And he said he feels if that if the videos think I can provide some direction from my experience in that area." Along with his more recent experience in Grand Rapids Koernke spent a two-year term as a staff lawyer with the 6th U.S. Court of Appeals in Cincinnati. "My first job as a lawyer out of school was as a cleric on the U.S. Court of Appeals," he said. "That’s where my interest in serving on the (Michigan) Court of Appeals came from." Because the appeals court served four diverse states - Michigan, Ohio, Tennesse and Kentucky - Koernke said he gained a valuble font of knowledge of appeals court work. "It was just fascinating the mix and types of cases we had, and the personality and the cultures of the people," he said. Because of a skyrocketing amount of cases appealed in the Michigan court system, Gov. James Blanchard signed legislation in 1986 to add six additional justices to the court of rppeals, two in each of the state's three districts. Where is justice? To the editor: Adding to the words of the Tinklers in last week’s Banner about local residents’ fight against the Rail-to-Trails Act as one who ac­ tually owns about 16 mile of railroad right-ofway at Quimby; just recently a large sand­ stone block was thrown through my large bedroom window shattering it, the patio screen door was slashed and my thermometer was wrenched loose. The railroad also for many years used a piece of my field for side track, and also used land on the other side for access. I could show you by its past history many violations of this railroad's original deed and the restrictions contained in it which were not observed. In World War 1 times, new and heavier rails were put in and soon the road bed was raised considerably with stone fill. Then many new lies were installed. We were told that the government paid these costs with our lax money. Do wc people who really own this abandoned right-of-way deserve to be robbed in this manner? It cost us only $ I. Especially after thousands and thousands of dollars of our money paid for this. Where is justice? Sincerely, Camcron McIntyre Hastings opinion to the same areas," he said. "It's confusing, it increases the opportunity for conflicting decisions and it's repetitive." The court of appeals' primary purpose is to define law and give direction to other courts and lawyers in the state, Koernke said. Because of that necessity, the court needs to tackle new types of cases and let previous decisions in other cases stand. "We need to decide what area of law judges and trial lawyers need guidance in," he said. As co-author of a 400-page book, "Comparative Negligence in Michigan," Koernke said he would bring excellent researching and writing skills to the bench. "The court of appeals only speaks through the written word," he said. "The judges need to be lawyer’s lawyers. They should be judges who can think, who can research and who can write." Because of the six newly-created seats and because so many sitting judges are about to retire, Koernke said this year’s election will have a major impact on the court of appeals throughout the state. "There is, in effect, a changing of the guard or there will be," he said. "This year over one-half (of the judges) will have two years or less on the court of appeals. The six new judges, if they want to, will have a major role to play in framing the direction of the court" The non-partisan vote for court of appeals candidates will be held during the general election on Nov. 9. In the event that more than four candidates file for the seat, a primary will be held Aug. 2. In addition to his work as a lawyer, Koernke is the immediate past chairman of the Kenty County Republican Committee. In 1984, he served as state chairman of Chief Justice Dorothy Comstock Riley's successful campaign for the Michigan Supreme Court. Continued on page 11 Hastings David Sans Jeff Pugh After a losing record in spring training in Lakeland, Fla., the Detroit Tigers will play their season opener Monday against the Boston Red Sox. How do you think the Tigers will do in the regular season.? Robert Osborne, Delton: "I was just there in Lakeland. I saw them play Houston, the Royals and Boston. They didn't win many games, but they looked good. I think they’ll be a contender." Jeff Simpson, Hastings: "I think they're going to take third place this year. I think the fact that they lost (Kirk) Gibson, they still don't have a power hitter in the outfield and they still don't have a regular third baseman will hurt them. I think the Yankees will take first and the Red Sox, second." Dennis Banner] Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box H (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michioan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 13 - Thursday, March 31,1988 Subscription Rates: S1100 per year in Barry County, S15.00 per year in adjoining counties: and S16.50 per year elsewhere. Tormanen, Hastings: Marsh Evans "Spring training doesn't mean much to me because, if you remember, they didn't do well last year. They need to develop their younger players if they're going to win this year." Jeff Pugh, Hastings: "I think that they're going to finish first or second. I think the reason they’re losing so much is because Sparky hasn’t found the right combination yet. I don’t think he really cares now." David Sans, Gun Lake: "They won't do as well this year. No unity. They’ve lost too many key players. The guy they've got to replace Kirk Gibson won’t come through." Marsh Evans, Hastings: "I would say they'll finish second or third unless they make a blockbuster of a trade which Sparky might do. He could have something up his sleeve." Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. . �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 31. 1988 George E. Gentry Marguerite Jane Preston Ha V. Johnston M1DDLEVILLE/DUTT0N - Ila V. Johns­ ton, 81, passed away Tuesday morning, Mar:h 22, 1988. Mrs. Johnston and her husband operated Lie family farm near Middleville for many years before moving to Dutton. She was preceded in death by her husband. Dudley C. Johnston. She is survived by threes sisters, Edna Bech­ tel of Middleville, Minetta Welton and Orpha Welton both of Grand Rapids; 14 nieces and nephews; several grand nieces and nephews; and many cousins. Also surviving is a special friend, Phyllis Phenix of Caledonia. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 24, 1988 at Roetman Funeral Chapel, Caled> nia with Rev. Herb VanderLugt officiating. Burial was at Parmalee Cemeteiy. Vernor Bennett LANSINGS - Vernor Bennett (Baldy), died March 11, 1988 in a fishing accident near his home on Lake Ovid in Lansing. Mr. Bennett was bom On January 3,1918 in Hastings. He grew up in the Barry County area with two sisters, Peg and Gladys Edger; five brothers, Arthur, Cecil, Maxwell, Eugene and Rodger Bennett, still living in this area. Mr. Bennett is survived by his wife, Lolabelle (Hepler) of Lansing; four sons, Darwin of Grand Ledge, William of DeWitt, Larry of Portland and Wayne of Battle Creek and one daughter, Carol Vancalbergtr of St. Johns; 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Fuenral serivces were held March 15, 1988 at the Goreline-Runciman Lansing Chapel in Lansing with Rev. Wade Panse officiating. Burial was at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. HASTINGS - Marguerite Jane “Peg" Preston, 69, formerly of Hastings, died Tues­ day evening, March 29, 1988 in Clearwater, Florida. Mrs. Preston was bom in Barry County on August 8, 1918, the daughter of Edwin and Beulah (Ashley) McAllaster. She was raised in the Gull Lake Area and graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1938. She attended Argubright Business College in Battle Creek and came toHastings in 1948. She owned and oper­ ated Peg’s Beauty Bar in Hastings until 1977. She served three terms on the Slate Board of Cosmetology, was a member and past presi­ dent of the Battle Creek Chapter of Hairdress­ ers and Cosmetologists Association and the National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association, was a former member of the Hast­ ings Business and Professional Women, was a member of the Hastings Women of the Moose and Hastings Elk’s Vivians Mrs. Preston is survived by two daughters, Phyllis DeBoer of Clearwater, Florida and Donna Fogel of California; three sons, Chap­ lain Paul Moore in Japan, Major William Moore of Lansing, Kansas, and David Moore of Gladwin; 13 grandchildren, two great grand­ children; two brothers, David and Gordon McAllaster of Battle Creek; and one sister, Betty Griffin of Battle Creek. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at Wren Funeral Home, Hastings, with the Rev. Michael Anton offi­ ciating. Visitation will be Friday from 7-9 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home. Burial will be in Prairieville Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. Nonh Si.. Michael Anion. PaMor. Phone 945-9414. Easier Sunday. April 3 6: <X) Holy Communion - Early Ser­ vice. 10 00 Holy Communion (No I Sunday School - Egg Hunt). MaunI dy Thursday. March 31 - 7:30 Ho­ I ly Communion. Good Friday. April 1 - 9:30 Cross Procession. 7.30 Tcncbrac Service. Saturday. April 2-1:30 Hom Practice. 2:00 Sr. Choir. Wednesday. April 6 7: 00 Sarah Circle. ' EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Comer of Broadway and Center, in Hasting*. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir. 9 p.m. Church School and Adult Education. 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist. 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7 p.m. Call for informa­ tion about youth choir. Bible Study, youth group and other activities. FIRST HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West Slate Road. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson Pastor J.A Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.: Worship II a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. David D. Garrett. Phone 948-2229 Par­ sonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sundav School: 10:45 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10.15 a.m. Banfield Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day. 4:15 to 5:30 p.m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Morning SundaySchool. 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Di(. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. Feb. 28 - 9:30 and 11:00 Mor­ ning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 ser­ vice over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 Church School classes for all ages. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room. 11:30 Children's Church. 5:30 Confir­ mation Class in the Dining Room. 6: 30 Junior High Youth. 6:30 Senior High Youth. Wednesday. March 2-1:00 Circle 4. at the home of Hazel Hildebrandt. 1:30 Circle 3. al the home of Jean Fin­ nic, 6:30 Choir Robe Committee. 7: 30 Circle 5. at the home of Marilyn Oastcr. 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Thursday. March 3 - 9:30 Circle 2. in the Lounge. Fri­ day. March 4 - 9:30 World Day of Prayer in Sanctuary. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. MI 49058 Nor­ man Her.on, Minister, telephone (616) °45-2’<38 office; 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, 'The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:00 (Elern. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM ciub for girls and GBB club for boys. E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Garner. Pastor. James R. Ba nett. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing sen-ice broadcast WBCH. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH, 1302 S. Hanover. Hastings. Leonard Davis. Pastor. Ph 948-2256 or 945-9429. Sun­ day: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship II a.m.. Youth 5 p.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m., Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m. Nursery for all services. Wednes­ day: CYC 6:45 p.m.. prayer and Bible study 7 p.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Roben Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mi­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSIK.aTION Honings end Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings. Inc. Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. SLunday School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Rev. Donald Jansen. Pastor. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning wor­ ship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m Insurance tor your Lite. Home. Business and Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hmrings — Nashville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED ol Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions"- UBS. Jellerson - 945'3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770Cock Rd. — Hastings. Michigan Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNG AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Banfield Sunday School 9 a.m ; Banfield Worship 9.30 a.m. Country Chapel Sunday School 9: 30; Country Chapel Worship 10: 30. MIDDLEVILLE - George E. Gentry, 68, of Hilltop Drive, Middleville, passed away Thurs­ day, March 17, 1988. Mr. Gentry is survived by his wife, Jane Gentry; their children, Terry and Sue Gentry of Caledonia, Lynda and Richard Misak of Middleville; four grandchildren, Ashley Gentry and Kari, Scott and Joe Misak; a sister, Roberta Brown of California; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, March 21, 1988 at Roetman Funeral Chapel in Cale­ donia with Rev. Wayne Kiel of the Peace Reformed Church officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Florence E. Huver GRAND LEDGE - Florence E. Huver, 81, of East Kent Street, Grand Ledge and formerly of Hastings passed away March 28, 1988 in Charlotte. Mrs. Huver was bom on August 2, 1906 in Port Washington, Wisconsin, the daughter of C. Edward and Catherine Hastings. She graduated from the St. Rose of Lima High School, Hastings. She was married to Francis Huver. He preceded her in death in 1961. She was a member of the St. Michaels Catholic Church and Alter Society. Mrs. Huver is survived by four sons, Leo and Meritta Huver, Norman Huver, Thomas Huver and Lyle Huver; four daughters, C. Agnes Cranson, Marie R. Atwell, Helen L. and Carol E. Huver all of Grand Ledge; 30 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren. Scriptures Service was held March 30 at Peters and Murray Funeral Home. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held March 31, at 10 a.m., with Graveside Services at 2 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Hastings. Evelyn M. Altoft CARLTON TWP. - Evelyn M. Altoft, 70, a long time Carlton Township resident, died March 25, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Altoft was born on Ocl 5,1917 at Glad­ win Co. Michigan, the daughter of Maver and Nellie (Gilmore) Cassiday. She was raised in Gladwin County and attended schools there. She was married to Alfred W. Altoft on January 28, 1939. They lived in Carlton Township. Mrs. Altoft is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Loyal (Viola) Bennett of Woodland, Mrs. Rex (Alice) Pennington of Freeport, Mrs. Arlene Hopper of Grand Ledge, Mrs. Kendall (Harriet) Jeffries of Glen Ellyn, III., Mrs. Richard (Mary) Bustance of Hastings; four sons, Ray and Mary Ellen Altoft of Lake Odes­ sa, Albert and Helen Altoft erf Hastings, Char­ les and Shirley Altoft of Delton and Lester and Lorraine Altoft of Hastings; 41 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Edith Greaves of Gladwin. She was preceded in death by her husband, > Alfred, on July 23, 1985. Funeral services were held Monday, March 28,1988 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Rev. Daryl Kauffman officiating. Burial was in Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Pastors to speak at Community Good Friday services Community Good Friday Service will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Hastings on April I, from 1-2:30 p.m. Several churches and pastors will be participating. The service is sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association. WBCH will broadcast the entire service, beginning at I p.m. Five brief sermons throughout the worship will explore the various meanings of the cross. These messages will be given by the Rev. Steve Reid of LOVE. Inc. on "The Cross as Example.” the Rev. Robert Mayo of Hope United Methodist Church on “The Cross as Sacrifice”, the Rev. Phil Colburn of the Seventh Day Adventist Church on “The Cross as Substitution;” the Rev. Jeff Arnett of the Word of Faith Fellowship on ”The Cross as Reconciliation,” and the Rev. David Nelson of First United Methodist Church on “The Cross as Victory.” Special music will be provided by the Rev. Dan Everett, Barry County Jail Chaplain, and Dr. Bruce Pryor. Joann Cotant will be the organist. Kent Kdlcr is the host pastor. Hymn singing and prayers will be included in the 1 'Zt-hour service. An offering will be received for the ongoing work of the Hastings Area Ministerial Association. The public is cordially invited to join in this commemora­ tion of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Correction: A story in last week’s Banner, “Vermont­ ville man found guilty of homicide in vehicle deaths." incorrectly said Robert Oukrust could receive up to 15 years in prison follow­ ing his conviction of two counts of negligent homicide. Originally charged with manslaughter, which carried the 15-year sentence, the jury found Oukrust guilty of the lesser offense of negligent homicide. The maximum sentence for the negligent homicide charge is two-years in prison. The Banner regrets the error. Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL March 14. 1988 Common Council met In Regular Session in the Council Chambers. City Hall, Hastings. Michigan on Monday March 14. 1988 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. Present at roll call were: Miller. Spencer. Walton. White, Campbell, Cusack. Fuhr, Jasperse. Moved by Walton, supported by Miller, that the minutes on February 22. meeting be approved os read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Invoices read: General Electric SI.965.00: Kent Oil Co. 5.248.00; Meadowbrook Ins. 1.708.00: Monotron 1,240.33: Moses Fire & Rescue Equip. 4.129.20. Lansing Mercy Amb.-Hastings Div. 6.681.13; Renner Ford 11.335.3). Moved by Spencer, supported by White that the above invoices be approved as read. Yeas: Jasperse. Fuhr, Cusack. Campbell. White. Walton. Spencer. Miller. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusack that $655.00 be transferred from Designated Fire Equip­ ment to the Fire Deportment Capitol Outlay and a budget adjustment be made for the purchase of a rodio from General Electric. Yeas: Miller. Spencer, Walton, While. Campbell. Cusack. Fuhr. Jasperse. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Spencer that a transfer be made from Designated Training Fund (Act 302 Fd.) to the Police Department Training and a budget adjustment be made for $774.00. (LCC $209; LCC $230: Grand Volley St Univ. $110; Sch, Inc. $225). Yeas: Jasperse, Fuhr, Cusack. Campbell, White, Walton, Spencer, Miller. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Fuhr that the request from the Hastings Area School System to use the four voting machines of the City for the Annual School Election on June 13. 1988 be approved. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the correspondance from CK&S Depot Committee, thanking the City for preserving the old CK&S Railroad trestle over the Thornapple River near Boltwood St. be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Cusock that any elected or appointed official be allowed to at­ tend the 1988 Region I meeting in Coldwater on Thursday, April 14, 1988 put on by the Michigan Municipal League, with necessary expenses, and to notify the clerk by April 5, If they plan to attend. Yeas: Miller. Spencer, Walton, White, Campbell. Cusock, Fuhr. Jasperse. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that the correspondence from Joseph Rentz concerning the closing of a street at S. Montgomery and Hub­ bell be referred to the Street Committee to report back at the next meeting. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by White lhal the letter of February '15. from James A June Bryan re­ questing permission to put their concession wagon in Fish Hatchery Park during different events be referred to the Parks, Recreation and Insurance Committee to report bock at the next meeting. i Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that the City of Hostings support the resolution for Elec­ tion *88 from the Michigan Municipal League as approved. Yeas: Jasperse. Fuhr, Cusack. Campbell, White, Walton, Spencer. Miller. Absent: None. Carried. Public Hearing held on Ordinance No. 207; an ordinance to regulate the business of street ven­ ding and peddling. No comment from the public. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Cusack lhal Ordinance 207 be approved with the following changes: Section 1. $10.00 annual license fee. Section 2. UcattM Required and Activity Con­ fined to Central Business & B-2 Districts. Section 2. subsection b. that said person con­ fines his activities to the central business and B-2 districts of the City of Hastings, as those districts are shown on the zoning map located in the City Clerk's Office (Deleted) Section 4. NoIm. (Delete whole section) Balance of Sections to be renumbered after deletion of Sec­ tion 4. Yeas: Miller. Spencer. Walton, White, Campbell. Cusock. Fuhr. Jasperse. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Walton that the Special Planning Commission minutes of March 9. be received and placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusock that a ten foot easement be granted to Burger King on West Stale St. from point E to F, a distance of about 80 ft. for parking lot drainage. Owner owns to point E. bock of his property, and point F is where the creek runs thru Fish Hatchery Park and the City At­ torney is to draw up an easement. Yeos: Jasperse, Fuhr. Cusock, Campbell. White, Wollon. Spencer. Miller. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Spencer that the Hastings Sanitary Land Fill contract agreement be extended for one year as allowed in the agreement. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that the council discuss the one year trial of trash pickup at the curb at the next council meeting and the clerk run an ad for the public to come and com­ ment on how it Is working out. Yeos: All. ’ Absent: None. Carried. Councilman Miller reported that the Waler & Sewer Commitfee would be meeting March 21, in City Hall with Rutland Township on the sewer ex­ tension outside the City. Moved by Miller, supported by Cusock that the resolution submitted to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration for a grant of Federal Funds under the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1987 as amended, allowing the City to enter into an agreement for advance funding for preliminary and design engineering between the Michigan Aeronautic Commission and the Hastings City Barry County Airport Commission and authorizing the Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute said agree­ ment be approved and copies of the resolution and agreement certified by the clerk be sent. If the Federal Grant has not been offered by Federal Aviation Administration prior to September 30. 1989, then the City will pay Michigan Aeronautics Commission one-half of the Slate contribution to the project. Yeos: Miller. Spencer. Walton, White. Campbell. Cusock. Fuhr. Jasperse. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Miller that the resolution opposing the elimination of higher Medicare reimbursement rate for Thornapple Manor's (Barry County Medical Care Facility) and asking our Legislative Representatives to support the continuance of the present County Medical Care Facility reimbursement rates be adopted and sent to said representatives. Yoos: Jasperse, Fuhr. Cusack, Campbell, White. Walton. Spencer. Miller. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that the Development Agreement between the City of Hastings and current owner Carl 8 Janet Peuroch. to be conveyed to S. J. Bass & Co. to del ipment and construct a 57 unit condominium project on 13.21 acres in NE'/« of Section 7-3-8 Hastings Township be approved with the following condition added: "upon developer granting the City street easements for the extension of Woodlawn Ave." Yeos: Miller. Spencer. Walton. White, Campbell. Cusock. Abstained: Fuhr. Jasperse Absent: None. Carried. Fire Chief Carls slated that he had given copies of the mandator training bill effective 10/88 to each council person for their information, along with safety standards effective 1-11-88 as amended. Moved by Spencer, supported by Campbell that the fire chief to allowed to advertise for blds on the old safe ot the Fire Department not used ony more which is 3 ft. by 3'4 ft. by 6 ft. weighing 4-5 tons and the buyer is to remove It at his own cost, and fire chief and city clerk to open blds and chief Io take core of the sale. Yeas: All Nays: Jasperse. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusock, supported by Spencer that the fire chief be allowed to take blds on two overhead doors. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Read and approved: Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (3/31) CITY OF HASTINGS Ordnance No. 207 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 10.21 THROUGH 10.28 OF THE HASTINGS CITY CODE OF 1970 TO REGULATE THE BUSINESS OF STREET VEN­ DING ANO PEDDLING. THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: Section 1. Hearth Department Permit. Thai Section 10.25 of the Hastings City Code of 1970 be amended to provide os follows: No license to operate the business or occupation of a street vendor from a mobile food vehicle that prepares food or a street vendor that serves prepared hot and cold food shall be issued to ony person unless such person shall have a permit from the County Health Department and shall hove paid a $10.00 license fee to the City Clerk. Section 2. Activity Confined to Central BueJneaa and B-2 Districts. No person shall engage in the business of hawking and peddling, street vending, auction selling, or transient deal­ ing and traveling merchandising, os those terms are defined in Sections 10.21 through 10.24 of the Hastings City Code of 1970. within the City of Hastings; except: a) that such person engaging in said activities Is licensed to do so. and b) that said person confines his activities to the central business and B-2 districts of the City of Hostings, os those districts ore shown on the zoning map located in the City Clerk's Office. Section 3. Um of Stroats. No peddler, hawker or vendor shall hove any exclusive right to any location in the public streets, nor shall any be per­ mitted a stationary location, nor shall he be per­ mitted to operate In any congested area where his operations might Impede or inconvenience the public. For the purpose of this ordinance, the judgement of a public safety officer, exercised in good faith, shall be deemed conclusive as to whether the area is congested or the public imped­ ed or inconvenienced. Section 4. Noise. No peddler, hawker or ven­ dor. nor ony person on his or her behalf, shall shout, moke any cry out, blow a horn, ring a bell or use any sound device, Including any loud-speaking radio or sound-amplifying system upon any of the streets, alleys, parks or other public places of said city or upon any private premises in the said city where sound of sufficient volume is emitted or pro­ duced therefrom to be capable of being plainly heard upon the streets, avenues, alleys, parks, or other public places, for the purpose of attracting attention to any goods, wares or merchandise which such licensee proposes to sell. Section 5. Proof of Insurance. Before any license granted hereunder shall be issued, the licensee shall cause to be filed with the City Clerk satisfactory proof of insurance, wherein the City of Hastings shall be named as an additional insured, protecting it from any claim, sulf. Injury, death, damage or loss of any sort sustained by any per­ son, organization or corporation in connection with activity conducted by said licensM upon the streets of said city, and that liability limits shall be at least the following amounts: $100,000.00 for each individual personal injury, and $300,000.00 for each occurrence. Section 6. Limitation on Ueenees Issued. A limit on the total numbr of licenses issued pursuant to this ordinance may be set by resolution of the City Council of the City of Hastings. Section 7. Penalty. That Section 10.28 of the Hastings City Code of 1970 be amended to provide as follows: Any person violating the provisions of this article, or any section thereof, shall be punish­ ed by a fine of up to $100.00, or imprisoned in lhe Barry County Jail for a rerlod of up to ninety (90) days, or both said fine ar J imprisonment. Each day that ony such business is conducted without such license required under this article, shall be held to be a separate violation of this article. Section 8. Repeal of Incomistoat Provision*. That the other sections of lhe Hawking and Peddl­ ing. Auctions and Transient Merchants Ordinance Sections 10.21 through 10.28 of the Hastings City Code of 1970 not inconsistent with this ordinance, shall remain in full force and effect. All other or­ dinances inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are. to the extent of such Inconsisten­ cies, hereby repealed. Section 9. Severability. The various parts, sec­ tions and clauses of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable, if any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged un­ constitutional or invalid by court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected thereby. Section 10. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published in the manner required by law. Section 12. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect ton (10) days after its passa£3 and publication. Doted: 3-24-88 Mary Lou Gray, Mayor Dated. 3-15-88 Sharon Vickery. Clerk (3/31) ' SHARe liAs wiTft A FRieND Synopsis of the REGULAR MEETING of the Hope Township Board March 14. 1988 — 7:30 p.m. Pledge to the Flog. Roll call all Board Members present - - 8 citizens. 1 guest. Approved February 8. 1988 minutes. Treasurers report received. Received all Correspondence & Committee reports. Approved payment ol all bills plus all unpaid bills to fiscal yr. end roll call vote. Discussed culvert for Saggio Rd., tabled until April meeting. Approved contract and grant $1000.00 for S.W. Barry with Delton Schools. Letter read from Attorney Fisher Re: Igowild Heights Plat. Storage building & fire resistant records room report. Reappointed Johnnie Bishop & Roger Adorns to Planning Commission and John Woods to Zoning Board of Appeals. 3 yr. terms. Adopted Resolution pertaining to reduction in Department of Social Services Budget in relation­ ship to Thornapple Manor & all County Medical Care Facilities. Directed Clerk to apply for Federal Surplus Eligibility I.D. Cord. Discussed Walters Rd. and need for processed gravel. Approved reimbursement $44 for Building In­ spector - foes paid but never collected. Read letter of complaints from Thelma Weyerman. Adopted Resolution to Authorize Issuance & Sales of Bonds in Anticipation of Special Assessments - Woodland Dr. Set 1988-89 Board Meeting Schedule and Designated Bank Depositories. Approved Lyle D. Hepfer audit firm. Discussed proposed 1988-89 budget. Approved year end budget amendments and transfers. Meeting adjourned 10:55 p.m. Shirley R. Cose, Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker, Supervisor (3/31) State of Michigan ---------- Court County of Barry CLAIMS NxmcE INDEPENDENT PROBATE File No. 88-19918 IE Estate of Gloria Jean Meredith. Social Security Number 367-40-7981. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: 1. The decedent, whose lost known address was 5600 Head Rd.. Hastings. Mich. 49058 died 2-11 -88. 2. An instrument dated 2-26-87 has been admit­ ted as the will of the deceased. 3. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be barred unless presented within four months of the date of publication of this notice, or four months after the claim becomes due, whichever Is later. Claims must be presented to the Independent personal representative: James S. Secord, 5600 Head Rd., Hostings, Ml 49058. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to lhe persons entitled to it. (3/31) NOTICE Of ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIPS OF ORANGEVILLE AND YANKEE SPRINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following Or­ dinance was adopted by the Township ol Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, on March 1, 1988. and the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, on March 10, 1988, at regular meetings of the Township Boards, sold Ordinance to become effective Moy 1. 1988. ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 1 OF 1988 Adopted: March 1, 1988 Effective: Moy 1. 1988 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 41 Adopted: March 10, 1988 Effective: May 1. 1988 An Ordinance to amend the Sewage Disposal System Ordinance of the Township by the amend­ ment of Article V, Section E thereof, User fees, by increasing lhe user charge from $51.00 per quarter ($17.00 per month) to $54.00 per quarter ($18.00 per month) to eoch single family residence within the Township for which sewer service is available and to Increase user fees for each house, building or structure other than a single-family residence as per the now rotes multiplied by the used equivalent units assigned to said house, building, or structure: and to repeal all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith. THE TOWNSHIPS OF ORANGEVILLE AND YANKEE SPRINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDAIN: SECTION I AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V Article V. Section E. of the Sewage Disposal System Ordinance of the Township, is amended to read as follows: Section E. User fees. Beginning May 1, 1988, the user charge to eoch single family residence within the Township for which sewer service is available shall bs. $54.00 per quarter ($1B.OO per month). Eoch house, building, or structure other than a single family residence shall pay as per the above schedule multiplied by the residential user equivalent units assigned to said house, building, or structure as reflected In Exhibit A of this or­ dinance; however, that amount shall not be less than the quarter amount of lhe above schedule ap­ plicable to residential usage equivalence. SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES This Ordinance shall take effect on Moy 1, 1988. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances that are in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. DARLENE HARPER Orangeville Township Clerk MARILYN PAGE Yankee Springs Township Clerk (3/31) Synopsis of the REGULAR MEETING OF THE Johnstown Township Board March 9. 1988 All members present. Reports of committees presented. Approved motion to accept insurance package with Mid-Mlchigon Insurance Group. Charles Price appointed to servo on Board of Review to fill vacancy. Approved use of Township Holl for Advanced First Aid ond CPR classes. Amendment of General Fund Budget approved. Approved payment of vouchers in amount of $10,221.43. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Supervisor Stevens (3/31) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 31, 1988 — Page 5 Lake Odessa News: Zingers to celebrate 25th anniversary April 9 The children of Jerry and Sandra Zinger in­ vite friends, neighbors and relatives to a reception in honor of the 25th wedding an­ niversary of their parents, Saturday, April 9, between 4-7 p.m. at the Church Of The Nazarcnc. 301 Fuller St. Nashville. Hastings Alumni Banquet plans told Rivers-Replogle engagement told Brumm-Napier announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Gary Rivers of Lowell an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Ann Michele Rivers, to Nelson Paul Replogic, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Nelson Replogle of Hastings. Ann is a graduate of Lowell Senior High and Central Michigan University. Nelson graduated from Hastings High School and Michigan State University. An Aug. 6 wedding is being planned. Roger and Sharon Brumm arc happy to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. ICaria Kay Brurrm,. of Hastings, to Bobby Ray Napier Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby R. Napier Sr. of Nashville. Karla is a graduate of Jimmy Swaggart Bi­ ble College, with a degree in Biblical studies, and is currently employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Bobby is a member of the Michigan Na­ tional Guard C-l-119 Field Artillery, and is employed at Dowding Tool Products in Springport. An Oct. 15 wedding is being planned. Elliott-Tenant engagement told Weller-Quick announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Kathy) Weller of Hastings announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter. Richcllc. to Sean Michael Quick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald (Linda) Quick of Grosse Pointe Woods. Richcllc is a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School and attended Western Michigan University. She is presently employed with Docsa-Smith Associates in Kalamazoo. Sean is a 1983 graduate of Grosse Pointe High School. He is a senior at Western Michigan University. The wedding will take place on Saturday, June 18. Nottinghams 25th anniversary announced Stephen and Kevin Nottingham are pleased to announce their parents’ 25th wedding an­ niversary. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Nottingham were married April 6, 1963 in the Cloverdale Evangelical United Brethren Church. A celebration will be held in their honor in the Prairieville Township Hall on April 9t from 2-4 p.m. No gifts, please. Marriage Licenses: Franklin Ricketts 18 of Hastings and Cherry Jarman 19 of Hastings. Joseph Fredricks 26 of Hastings and Sheri Hauxwell 27 of Hastings. Robert Farwell. Jr. 40 of Delton and Karen Hayward 32 of Delton. Albert Hashley 54 of Jackson and Donna Campbell 57 of Dowling. James Dcitmann 25 of Caledonia and Heidi Borrink 19 of Middleville. Kenneth King 43 of Middleville and Saundra Rowley 28 of Middleville. James Wait 29 of Delton and Nancy Phillips 20 of pelton. Lawrence Bancroft 37 of Dowling and Denise Bancroft 35 of Dowling. Ale Riedstra 22 of Middleville and Elma TenHaaf 25 of Shelbyville. Merwin Stout. Jr. 18 of Sheryl Godzwa 18 of Middleville. Mr. and Mrs. David Elliott of Clarksville Road, Portland wish to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Tracy Lynn, to Dale Tenant of Gladwin. The prospective groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Tenant of Gladwin. The bride-elect received her education at Lakewood High School in Lake Odessa and Grand Valley State University in Allendale. She is currently teaching special education for Clinton County in a classroom in Fowler. The prospective groom graduated from Western High School in Auburn and Nor­ thwood Institute in Midland. He is currently an accountant for the A&D Hitchcock firm in Webberville. A July 9 wedding in St. Johns is being planned. ■ The Hastings Alumni Association Board met March 14 al the home of Ron Miller, vice president. President Larry Moore appointed Carolyn Wilder to the nominating committee. Wilder said she would like suggestions of peo­ ple who would be willing to serve on the board, especially those from the 25th and 50th anniversary classes in 1990-91. Elsie Sage is in charge of meal ar­ rangements and is planning something dif­ ferent for this year. She is also the new treasurer. Nominations arc still being solicited for Alumnus of the year and should be sent to Ron Miller at 1602 N. Broadway. Hastings. Anyone who knows someone who has ac­ complished something special which should be recognized should tell the board. The board will meet again on April 12 at the home of Elsie Sage at 904 W. Walnut. Anyone who is interested in making the Alumni Banquet more inclusive and in­ teresting is welcome to attend this meeting at 7:30 p.m. For more information contact Anna Cairns, 945-5576. Marlows announce 40th anniversary The village of Lake Odessa had a small turnout of voters at the village election, as no one opposed the present officers of the village with Steve Garlingcr. president. Vera Kauff­ man. clerk. Suzanne Johnson, treasurer. Village council includes Patricia Hickey. Joel Pepper and Allen Swift. Real estate seems to be moving as many are changing homes New residents are mov­ ing into town and others moving to other loca­ tions because of various reasons. Union Bank Erebased the Williams store, vacant for a tg time and will be used as an addition to the regular bank. The new water tower installed by the water department changes as well as the sewer system. Another change is the mov­ ing of the depot to the new location near the Lake Manor and Emerson apartments near lhe fairgrounds, which in time will be a museum. An Historical Society project also added to Lake Odessa was the new library and Hcrbrucks Egg Ranch of rural Saranac is building a new egg plant on a location north of the fairgrounds. The Twin City Foods plant is also a large addition to the village. Keith and Lois Marlow will celebrate their 46th wedding anniversary on Easter Sunday. April 3. with the traditional Easter dinner at home. NOTICE OF HEARING Hastings Charter Township Hearing on plans for a new township hall, April 4,1988 held at the Hastings Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. at 2545 Charl­ ton Park Rd. JUANITA A. SLOCUM, Township Clerk Phone 948-8662 — NOTICE — To Members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 13, 1988, beginning at 9:00 a.m. DUANE L. O’CONNOR, Secretary SMCA PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Southcentral Michigan Commission on Aging will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday. April 25, 1988, in the Library Room of the Clark Valentine Center, 75 Irving Park Drive. Battle Creek, Michigan from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Public comment Is being sought on SMCA'S PROPOSED FY 1989 Annual Implementation Plan. Written comments sent to the above address are also being accepted until April 30.1988. For further Informa­ tion, including acquisition of a copy of the proposed plan, contact Ms. Kathleen Bames, Planning anc Research Manager, SMCA, 8135 Cox's Drive, Suite 1-C. Portage, Michigan 49002, (616) 327-4321. The Lakewood High School music depart­ ment will present the concert, "A Sentimental Journey ” featuring music from 1920-1945 on April 22-23. Robert C. Oster will be the pro­ ducer and director. Sandy Monroe of Lansing and Edward Monroe of Holt are announcing the engage­ ment of their daughter, Anna Marie, of Lake Odessa, to Kim Ray Kellogg, son of Louis and Iris Kellogg of Lake Odessa. The bride­ to-be is a 1986 graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed by the Dairy Queen at Lake Odessa. Kim, a 1981 graduate of Lakewood High School, is employed by the Ionia County Road Commission. A July wedding is being planned. Visitors of Mildred Shade Sunday were Dean and Shirley Shade of Hastings, Pearl and Brandon Shade of Lansing and daughter. Alice, of Dewitt. Mildred, daughter, Linda Irvin, and granddaughter. Sally, attended a musical concert at the Methodist Church in Sunfield as Sherrie Wacha is a member of the group. --------------------! ■ Township Board Meetings Schedule ! J 1988-89 Fiscal Year • • Monday, April 11, 1988............................ 7:30 P.M. • Monday, May 9, 1988 ............................. 7:30 P.M. • Monday, June 13, 1988 ........................ 7:30 P.M. Monday, July 11, 1988 ........................... 7:30 P.M. • Monday, August 8, 1988 ...................... 7:30 P.M. : Monday, September 12, 1988 ............. 7:30 P.M. ! Tuesday, October 11, 1988 .................. 7:30 P.M. Monday, November 14, 1988................. 7:30 P.M. । Monday, December 12, 1988 ................ 7:30 P.M. J J ■ Planning Commission Meetings ! 'Tuesday, May 10, 1988............................7:30 P.M. ' J Tuesday, August 9, 1988 ...................... 7:30 P.M. • J Tuesday, November 8, 1988 ............... 7:30 P.M. J J J Thursday, March 16, 1989 । — Annual Meeting............................. 7:30 P.M. J I I I l I • All meetings held at the Hope Township Hall । located on M-43. Business hours Wednesdays 9 । a.m. to 3 p.m. Zoning Administrator/Building In- । spector-office hours Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. i Office phone 948-2464 I I '---------------------- J During the Pick Yxir Ford/PickYxir Price Sale, choose from over 700 cars and trucks at one low price. Some Mustangs come equipped with AM/FM stereo cassette and cruise, while some Rangers come with AM/FM radio and deluxe w heel trim. Plus, get up to S75O cash back* on Mustangs and S5OO cash back* on Rangers. So pick up a Mustang or Ranger today and pick up a low monthly payment. The price is one feature you’ll be happy wc cut. Greater Michigan Ford Dealers. ■TiiLc retail delivery from dealers’ new vehicle »«ck by 5/I l/HR • •Availability of eligible in Mock Mustangs and Rangers at SH9CX»determined by a rev mi suney of WX. ofdealers Prices van 10.0 variable Annual Pt-rvcniagc Rate financing initially for 60 rm mths to qualified buyers Rate change will van contract length ZtH.down. Tax. title. freight and other options extra. See participating dealer for details | I Shirley R. Case, Clerk The price. Just $151 a month or fess.** FORD I I • • • J ■ { ! I Monday, January 9, 1989........................ 7:30 P.M. , I Monday, February 13, 1989 .................. 7:30 P.M. . I Monday, March 13, 1989 ...................... 7:30 P.M. , cut one feature on Mustangs and Rangers. When you stop by your Greater Michigan Ford Dealer, you’ll find that the new Mustangs and Rangers still look terrific and deliver top performance. But during the Pick Ybur Ford/Pick¥>ur Price Sale, we’ve dropped one important feature — the price. Right now you can choose from over 700 Mustangs and Rangers for only S151 a month or less.** ! HOPE TOWNSHIP : �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 31. 1988 - NOTICE The Rutland Charter Township. Board of Appeals, will conduct a Public Hearing on April 14.1988. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, Hstings. al 7:30 This Hearing is to Act upon the request ol Robert Hayes. DBL as, Bob's Gun & Tackle Shop Inc. at 2208 Gun Lake Road. Hastings, for a variance to erect a lent to display merchandise, mainly boats, closer than the setback distance ol at least thirty five (35) feet from the boundry of the highway. Anyone interested in expressing their view?, on this re­ quest. either in writting or verbally, may do so. at the above time and place. The application is available for inspection at the Charter Township Hall, on Mondays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to Noon. BERNARD HAMMOND Building & Zoning Administrator Rutland Charter Township MCP Bookkeeping & Tax Service Complete bookkeeping service and income lox preparation. 5071 N. Shore Dr. Pleasant Lake, Delton 623-2660 Ann Landers Suicide survivor speaks Dear Ann Landers: I just sat through another incredible meeting of Suicide Sur­ vivors, a mutual support group for people who have lost loved ones to suicide. This let­ ter is written the benefit of those who feel that their life isn't worth living. If you think the following, it just isn’t so: 1. Thcy'bc Be Better Off Without Me. Just one night al one of these meetings will con­ vince you that you are mistaken. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Those who love you want you around, pro­ blems and all. 2. They'll Get Over It. Not true. Family and friends who are left behind suffer terribly. Their lives arc changed forever. The realiza­ tion that someone they cared deeply about felt life wasn’t worth living is hard to accept. They ask themselves, "Why wasn't I enough?" 3. I'll Leave a Note and Explain Everything. Wrong again. Those notes in­ variably create more confusion. They also raise questions for which there are no answers. 4. I Have No Friends. Not true. In today's world when everyone seems to be rushing, friends have a tendency to be less attentive, but it doesn't mean they don’t care. True HBMG SOMEONE WHOS DEPRESSED CAN UKE MORE DUN YOU HAVETOOFFER. friends understand periods of silence (no Id­ lers, no calls). When they get together again, they pick up exactly where they left off. 5.1 Have a Drug or Alcohol Problem That I Can't Beat. False. People beat those raps all the time. It takes guts and work, counseling and sometimes institutional care, but millions have done it. and you can. too. Call a hotline that will put you in touch with someone who can help. (The hotline numbers are: 800-ALCOHOL or 800-662-HELP.) 6. My Money Problems Arc Impossible to Resolve. So how will suicide help? Killing yourself will leave the problems on the doorsteps of those you love. 7. I've Embarrassed and Hurt My Family. So what? They'll get over the embarrassment and hurt, but they will never get over losing you. 8. I'm Mad. I'll Show Them. Anger doesn't last forever. Where will you be when you're not angry anymore? 9. The Special Person in My Life Doesn’t Love Me. He (or She) Walked Out on Me. If they were really spcc:al, they'd be around in­ sisting that you get help. Keep looking. You’ll find someone else. And when you do. you’ll wonder how you could have been so foolish. Suicide has never solved a problem. It only For creates others. Granted, there are times when you feel so worthless that you don't want to be a burden. But don't run off to be alone. Run to a phone and get sonic help. The one line that is repeated most often by all of us who attend meetings of Suicide Sur­ vivors is this: “If they had only known what their death would do to us, they never would have done it." If you know anyone who should read this column, cut it out and send it to him or her. It could be the wisest, most constructive thing you've ever done. You don't even need to sign your name. I'm not signing mine. Just -K.G. in Reston. Va. Dear K.G.: Beautiful. Thanks a million -­ and that's only a small percentage of the peo­ ple you reached today. (The American Association of Suicidology. 2459 S. Ash, Denver. Colo. 80222. can refer people to local suicide survivor groups.) the collection agency. 1 would appreciate any suggestions you might have. - R.N. in Morristown, N.J. Dear R.N.: My dental consultants agree lhal the dentist is a jackass. (My word, not theirs.) His lack of compassion is appallling. He should be in another line of work. They did say. however, that you should pay the entire bill. The dentist did spend lime with the patient and is entitled to be paid for his service. P.S.: Be sure to get the X-rays. They belong to you. Affair going nowhere Dear Ann lenders: I am 25 years old and in love with a wonderful man. The problem is that he is married. His wife is very demanding and treats him awful. She refused to do the things a wife should do for her man. but she won’t let him out of marriage. They have been together 20 years. He tells me their marriage is only on paper We have been sneaking around for nearly three years now. We can’t go any place for fear of being seen. Wc don't want to hurt his wife. I am getting tired of having him come in the back door and jumping a foot whenever the telephone or doorbell rings. Also, Ann. I would like to go to a movie or out for a bite to cat once in a while. I am attractive and fun to be with, but I'm not interested in anyone else. Please advise him to leave his wife so we can have a life together. We are perfect for each other. Sandra in the South. Dear Sandra: He didn't write to me, you did. My advice is for you. Get out of this rela­ tionship at once. The man is using you. If he were serious about marriage, he would have moved out and seen a lawyer by this time. Unwise about wisdom teeth Dear Ann Landers: Several weeks ago our family dentist said our 19-ycar-old daughter would probably need two wisdom teeth ex­ tracted. He recommended a specialist. That dentist's receptionist said that he had just had a cancellation and would tc able to remove “Betty’s" teeth that morning. I drove her to his offices and said I'd be back in about an hour to take her home. Soon after, Betty phoned me at home to say the dentist had taken four X-rays and all four wisdom teeth should be extracted. His fee would be SI.000 and wc had to pa) now. I was appalled and asked to speak to the dentist. He put his receptionist on. I told her wc didn't have that much money on hand on such short notice, but that wc do have an ex­ cellent insurance policy and offered to pay $500 now and $500 in 30 days. The dentist’s reply: “Sorry, no.” I went to the office and spoke to the dentist personally. He offered to pull two teeth now and the other two in 30 days when we had the rest of lhe money. I said, "No. thanks” and prepared to leave. His final words were. "You can expect a bill for my services." Within a week we received a bill for $65 — $25 for X-rays and $40 for “consultation." We paid the $25 for lhe X-rays but refused to pay the $40. We arc now being harassed by W7taz are the signs of alcoholism? How can you tell if someone you love is an alcoholic? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize It. How to Deal With It, How to Conquer It" will give you the answers. To receive a copy, send $2.50 anti a No. 10 self-addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 606611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988, LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE 8.30%' INSURED Legal Notices CDs Call HARRY BOESCH Registered Rep. First of Michigan Corporation UIAU 1-8OO-321-47O9 Mt •Rate effective 3/22/88 All CDs are FSUC or FDIC insured up Io S 100.000 per client'pOr depository institution. f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE ‘445 ‘335 ‘265 ‘335 ’All teeth and malarial* i-ivd meal lhe high standard* sat by lhe American Denial Ais'n. Individual & efficient service. examination. (616) 455-0810 •l.D. Himebouflh DOS •D.D. White DOS *G Mancewici DOS 2330 44th St, S.E., Grand Rapids NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having boon mode in the condition} of a certain mortgage mode the 23rd day of July, 1986. by TERRY LEE TRAISTER end ROBIN L. TRAISTER. Mortgagors, to THE AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK IN WESTERN MICHIGAN (now OLD KENT BANK OF ALLEGAN), and recorded In Liber 437. on Page 560, on tho 29th day of July. 1986, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the dote of this Notice TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWELVE ond 75/100 ($24,712.75) DOLLARS principal and EIGHT HUNDRED NINETYFIVE and 53/100 ($895.53) DOLLARS Interest; no suit or proceeding at low or in equity having boon instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the powor of sole contained in said mortgage having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of April. 1988. at 10:00 o'clock in the before noon at the east door of the County Courthouse in the Village of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court lor the County of Barry, there will be offered for sole and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due ond unpaid upon said mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges ol sole, including attorney fee of SEVENTY-FIVE AND NO/100 ($75.00) DOLLARS as provided by law, the lands and promises in said mortgage mentioned ond described as follows, to- Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made the 22nd day of April. 1977, executed by ROBERT LYNN SMITH and LUCY LEE SMITH, husband and wife, as mortgagors, to lhe HASTINGS SAVINGS 4 LOAN ASSOCIATION, a Michigan corporation, doing business ot Hostings. Michigan, as mortgagee, and recorded in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on April 22, 1977. in Liber 230, on page 508, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at tho dole of this notice Two Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Nine and 16/100 ($2,199.16) Dollars for principal and Interest, no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and lhe powor of sale in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, May 3. 1988, al 2:00 P.M. in lhe afternoon, at lhe East front door of the Court House in the City of Hostings, that being the place for holding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Bony, there will be of­ fered for sale and sola to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for tho purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due ond unpaid upon said mor­ tgage. together with interest thereon at ten (10%) per cent per annum, ond as otherwise specified in said mortgage, together wilh the legal costs and charges of sole, including the attorney fees as pro­ vided by low ond in said mortgage, lhe land and premises in sold mortgage mentioned and describ­ ed as follows, to-wit: A parcel of land in the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 33. Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing al the Northwest comer of the Northeast one-quarter of lhe Southwest one-quarter ol said Section 33. for place of beginning, thence East 17 rods, thence South 32 rods, thence West 17 rods, thence North 32 rods to the place of beginning, Rutland Township, Barry County. Michigan. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is one (1) year. Dated: March 23, 1988 James H. Fisher ol Siegel. Hudson. Geo and Fisher Attorneys for Hastings Savings 4 Loan Association 607 N. Broadway Hostings, Michigan 49058 (4/21) Land situated in lhe Township of Assyria. County ol Barry. State of Michigan. to-wit: Commencing al the Northeast corner of the East one-hall of the Northeast one-quorter of the Nor­ thwest one-quarter, section 7. Town 1 North. Rango 7 West, thence Wei’ 8 rods, thence South 20 rods, thence East 8 rods, ’hence North 20 rods to the place of beginning, Assyria Township. Barry County, Michigan. The period of redemption shall be six (6) months from the date of sale. DATED: March 24. 1988 DEMING. HUGHEY, Li WIS. KEISER. ALLEN & CHAP­ MAN. P.C. By: W. Fred Allen. Jr. Attorney for Mortgagee Old Kent Bank Bld.. Suite 903 136 East Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 . (4/14) Diet Center Hastings Diet Center helped me feel good about myself again. Before I joined Diet Center. I felt really down. Most of my clothes did not fit and I avoided social gatherings. Then one ol my friends told me about Diet Center. I watched her start losing and feeling good about it This gave me the encouragement I needed to call Diet Center. This plan is not all fun and games. You have your ups a'nd downs but the counselors are always there for you. They seem to take a real interest in you Best of all. 1 feel good again, both mentally and physically. Final 19*/2 lb., 25*/i in. People with depression need more than just a shoulder to cry on. And while comforting someone who’s suffering can temporarily ease the pain, taking on their prob­ lems alone can be a responsibility you’re not able to handle. You see, treating depression is serious business. And because it’s easy to become frustrated when dealing with a person who's depressed you could end up doing more liann than good. But there's a place where you can get help. e DeLano Clinic. Through a broad range of services, our staff works together to provide tire most effective treat­ ment available. And because we’re a part of Botgess Medical Center, you can also be assured of comprehensive, confidential treatment. So, if you know someone who has a problem, give us a call at 383-7340. It’s the safest tiling to do DeLanoOinic Center The weight-loss professionals. Call Today 948-4033 for FREE Consultation 1615 Soutn Bedford Road M-37 (Next to Caopon Oil). Hastings. Ml Ph. 948-4033 Or call our other Diet Center in Plainwell Ph. 685-6881 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 31, 1988 — Page 7 Woodland News Maintenance and repair of early roads was done by local farmers and their teams of horses. In I934 a movement was afoot to amend the gas and weight law, in which money was col­ lected from gasoline sales for road maintenance and repair. During this period all the townships’ tax-supported roads were be­ ing moved to county road commissioners con­ trol and financed by the gas and weight tax. Under the townships, the lax was raised through property lax. The Barry County Road Commission, in 1934, had been in existence since 1916. Many things have changed since its inception, from the methods of maintaining the roads with horses to the actual miles of roads. A county road system was adopted in Barry County at an annual election held on April 3, 1916. Phillip Colgrovc. a local lawyer, elected to the stale Senate in 1888 became in­ terested in the cause of good roads. By 1912 he no longer was with the Senate and had served for a while as president of the Michigan Good Roads Association. The Michigan Good Roads Association did much to increase the efficiency of Michigan's highways and promoted widespread interest in better thoroughfares throughout the state. As Mr. Colgrovc was a Hastings resident, Barry County became one of the early counties to have a county road commission. The original minute book dating back to 1916 describes the procedure through which roads were adopted by the road commission: “Resolved that it is hereby determined that the Board of County Road Commissions of Barr>' County take over and adopt as county roads, all that are being improved this year, and those being prepared for improvement next year (1917-1918). “ At first, they were in charge of miles of roads in Barry County. According to a history written about the Road Commisssion in A Look Back, it says: “In order to maintain the ever-increasing road system, the road commission depended on lhe manual labor of local residents. It was a com­ mon practice to take bids from county residents for both new construction and maintenance. When work was awarded to a certain bidder, it was the bidder’s respon­ sibility to employ his helpers and submit time sheets to the county board. The helpers were usually local farmers and their teams of horses. “Snow removal during the winter was a major undertaking. Individuals were paid .o shovel snow from miles of roads.” Some times the shoveling was done by hano and sometimes by a team of horses with a drag. The first method of funding road work was to assess the property owners. Later, the ex­ pense was shifted to a weight and gas tax on motorized vehicles. In 1934, there was a movement to set the amount paid from lhe gas tax to two cents and fund the road system from the state’s general fund. The Banner of Aug. 22. 1934 carried an ar­ ticle opposing the proposal, saying: “The writer believes that good roads are built in Michigan to accommodate the automobile traffic, therefore automobiles ought to pay the expense of the building and maintenance of such roads. He believes that the attempt of the Automobile Club of Michigan to cut down the gas tax and fix the weight tax as they propose, w ould force the placing of part of the burden of road building and maintenance upon other taxpayers, which we think would be a wrong." The following week, on the Banner’s front page, were quotes from the Adrian Telegram. He said, in part: "...members of the Automobile-Club of Michigan... have just received a long circular letter designed to make them believe that state highway money has been diverted to other than highway pur­ poses. It was so well designed, in fact. th"', unquestionably many did believe it... It is aot r true. The statement was deceptive when the club broadcast it a month ago and it is decep­ tive today." Part of the problem was the Depression and the need for the state to borrow from one fund to operate another. When the money situation cased up. the funds were reinstated to their original purpose. Had the proposed amend­ ments been passed an estimated S5 million would have been lost yearly to the state government. By setting the so-called gass tax limit to two cents, it put the burden of road onto the state’s general fund. This came at a time when the state government was trying desperately to relieve the distress of the severe depression. In the Sept. 13, 1934, issue of the Banner, more was being said about the amendment, in an article titled “Road Facts” it said: “Barry County had 119.9 miles of slate and federal highways... 220 miles of county roads and has taken over 501 miles of township roads, which are being improved and maintained by the county road commission. Besides this, there are yet 335 miles of township highways which must be taken over by the county road commission in 1935 and 1936. Every dollar of the cost of improving and maintaining county and township roads comes from the weight and gas taxes: not a dollar of it comes from property taxes. "There is not tax on property in the county for road purposes, except that in nine townships there was raised last year a total $6,418.21 for highway improvement and repairs on township roads that had not been taken over by the county.” The article continues. “The assessed valua­ tion of Barry County is approximately $16 million. The total township, county and covert-road district tax in Barry County in 1929 was $239,490.59. For the year 1933. the tax levied was $6,418.21, raised in nine townships for the improvements and repair of township roads not taken over by the county. In other words $233,078.38 was saved to the taxpayers of Barry County as compared with 1929. "Our good roads have been and arc being maintained for the benefit of automobile owners. Is there any valid reason why those for whom the roads were built should not pay the cost of their construction and maintenance? Why should the people of the atate shift $6 million of the cost of building ano maintaining Michigan’s highways on to property, when the gasoline lax is the fairest one levied? A gasoline tax makes the car owner pay for the upkeep of our roads, in ex­ act proportion to the use he makes of them.” Another article on the same page states ”... It is not the tax that governs the price of gasoline. One yar ago, gasoline was being purchased in Barry County for 1.7 cents per gallon at the refinery. Today the'same iden­ tical gasoline is costing 4.37 cents per gallon at the refinery." The article continues, saying that if the gas tax was lowered one cent, the gasoline companies might not lower the price of gas. Therefore, the penny thought to be saved by the consumer might not be theirs, and in addition, property tax for all would be raised to cover the costs of maintaining the roads. The article ends by saying: "Would the proposal save money for auto owners? No one can say. All anyone knows is that it would be “natural” for the big gasoline companies to get that cent. Whose interests are being con­ sidered anyway? Not the state’s certainly. The state is the one certain loser. But who is the state? You are. The second amendment was soundly „ icatcd in the November election, and the methods of paying for the maintenance and repairs of the roads remained the same and stays the same until today. * Computers For Home and Business ARRIS MATRIX ’ MS/DOS Compatible COMPUTERS • SOFTWARE • PAPER • CABLES 501 W. State St. Hastings, MI 49058 . • Panasonic 10911 Printer Stop in for a DEMONSTRATION Woodland Lions Club members and their wives prepared and served around 4.000 pan­ cakes at the American Grain and Bean Com­ pany’s fifth annual Spring Pancake and Sausage day for local farmers. Lions started preparing soon after 6 a.m. Thursday and at 7:30 a.m. farmers started coming through Lake Odessa Community Center for breakfast. In addition to the 160 five-pound bags of pancake mix they made up. the Lions cooked and served two large hogs made into sausages, gallons of pure maple syrup made by local farmers, coffee, orange juice and milk. The open house continued through the noon meal and until 2 p.m. American Grain and Dean Company employees estimate that at least 525 meals were served. Twenty chemical, fertilizer, seed and farm service companies had displays and represen­ tatives in the building to help farmers order their spring supplies after they had enjoyed the meal. Jim and Kathy Stowell returned from a two-wcek Florida vacation this weekend. They took their children, Sarah and Matthew, and their travel trailer, and together with Nan­ cy and Jeff Booi and their two sons, spent one week at Kissimee where they visited with Ford and Orpha Enz and Pauline Enz. Matthew fell off a slide at their trailer park and broke his arm the second day they were in Florida. After going to an emergency room, he spent the rest of the trip wearing a partial splint and slaying out of deep water. This was hard for a three-year old boy, but he managed to enjoy the trip anyway, and is now doing fine. The Stowells enjoyed Disney World, Sea World, Kennedy Space Center and the beach in the Kissimee area. At the end of the first week, the Boois returned to Lake Odessa, and the Stowells went to the St. Petersburg area where they visited local attractions and Clear­ water Beach. Woodland Post Office has a new part-time clerk, Robert Harvey. Harvey lives in Nashville. He is familiar with Woodland names and people as his wife lived here for several years before their marriage. He spent the first part of the week in Lansing receiving training and started in the Woodland post of­ fice on Wednesdav. Lakewood Ministerial Association is sponsoring a Good Friday service at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. The service will begin at I p.m.. and Rev. Bob Kirsten of the Woodland United Methodist Church will speak. Special music will be provided. A Sunrise service will be held at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church at 6 a.m. on Easter Sunday. Breakfast will follow. This is the day Daylight Savings Time ends: so be sure to turn the clock ahead if you intend to attend any Easter services. Zion Lutheran Church will hold a Maun­ dy Thursday service al 7 p.m., a Good Friday service al 7 p.m. and an Easter Sunrise ser­ vice al 6:30 a.m. with breakfast to follow. Regular Easter service will be at 10:30 a.m. Woodland United Methodist's Sunrise Service will be at 7 a.m. with breakfast following. Woodgrove Brethren-Christian Parish in Coats Grove will hold a Maundy ThursdayLove Feast with full communion and foot washing al 6:30 p.m. Sunrise Service will be at 6:30 a.m. on Easter and breakfast will be served by the youth group at 7 a.m. Proceeds from an offering at the breakfast will go into the fund for the youth group's trip to Americus. Ga., this summer to work for Habitat for Humanity. Central United Methodist Church will combine with Lakewood United Methodist for a sunrise service at Lakewood at 7 a.m. Breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. Willard Brodbeck is home from Borgess Hospital and has been out and around several limes late last week. He is using a walker. Woodland Township’s annual meeting was held Saturday afternoon at the new township office and meeting room in the new fire station building. Lucy Jordan. Cheryl Allen. Carol Hewitt and Wayne Henney hand­ ed out copies of the proposed budget and discussed it with the township residents present. A motion was made to turn the old town hall into a permanent museum. All money left from the sesquicenlennial celebration will be used to help establish the museum and the township government will give it a small an­ nual stipend. Tom and Doris Niethamer visited Edward Markwart. Michigan State Architect, at his office last Friday. Markwart gave them a per­ sonal tour of the new state library, museum and archives building. Tom said a Michigan white pine tree is growing up through the center of the building. Markwart also showed the Niethamcrs the restoration being done on the fourth floor of the state capital. Public invited to join Cross Walk oh Friday l he annual Silent Procession of the Cross on Gixxl Friday. April 1. will begin at Grace Lutheran Church. 239 E. North St., Hastings, at 9:30 a.m. Anyone who wishes to walk part or all of the way is welcome to join in. The walk will proceed south on Michigan Avenue, west on Slate Street, north on Broad­ way. west on State Road to the Knights of Columbus Hall. Please arrange for transportation from the hall. The walk usually ends about 11 a.m. Walkers take turns carrying a wooden cross at the head of the procession. However, those unable to help carry the cross are welcome to come and walk. The annual walk behind the cross is done on Good Friday to give walkers time and space to meditate on the meaning of the crucified Christ for the world and to lift up the sign of the cross for the community. For more information please call the church. 945-9414. You are cordially invited to ... An Evening to Remember .. on April 16, 1988 Get “In the Mood” as you dance to the Live Big Band sound of ]oe Lafoye's Blast front the Past. Enjoy '40s and music from the ‘50s through '80s. This semi-formal dance will be held in the Hastings High School Cafeteria from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be furnished. ‘25.00 per couple. Door Prize — Amway Get Away Weekend Including dinner for two at 1913 Room. All proceeds donated to Hastings High School Band trip to Washington, D.C. RSVP by April 9, 1988 Make your check payable to HASTINGS BAND BOOSTERS and mail it to: Dorothy A. Gole, 906 N. Glenwood Dr., Hastings, Ml 49058 * / Your Store For Super Sayings! 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Lynn, 23, pleaded guilty to the offense in exchange for the dismissal of the more serious charge of breaking and entering. The lesser charge is punishable by up to five years in state prison or up to one year in county jail. The more serious charge of breaking and entering carries a maximum penalty of up to 15 years in prison. In court last week, Lynn, of 3200 Woodschool Rd., Hastings, said he and a co-defendant walked to the 900 block of Greenwood in Middleville, where they hopped a fence and pushed in a small window vent in the basement The two climbed in, went upstairs and searched the three rear bedrooms in the house, Lynn said. They didn't find what they were looking for, but they broke open a bank and took money, he said. Sentencing was set for April 6, and bond was continued. An 18-year-old Hastings man who violated his probation by consuming alcohol was sentenced to 211 days in jail with credit for 169 days served. Martin A. Salski, of 122 S. Jefferson, was originally arrested in December 1986 on charges of unlawfuly driving away a motor vehicle. In court last week, his attorney, Charles Sautter, said his client was put into a situation where it was difficult for him not to drink. "He was out (of jail) for a period of time, he was working," Sautter said. "If he hadn't gone to that birthday party, he'd be all right Because everyone else was drinking, he was unable to just say no." Sautter recommended that his client receive no more than 60 days if the court were to send him back to jail. In his own defense, Salski said he was sorry about the violation. "I’m sony all this happened to me," he said. "That's about it, your honor." continued from page 2 Appearing on crutches in court last week, Salski said he was injured by law enforcement officers when he refused to go to detox as ordered. "I got beat up by police," he said. "I disobeyed a direct order, and they called in a couple of road cops, and they chained me to lhe floor. “They didn't have any probable cause to take me to detox,” Salski said. But Shuster said Salski did not have the right to refuse the authorities’ request "You don't have any rights when you're a violator," he said. "You have got to understand when you're under someone rise’s authority, they call the shots. You get back under your own authority when you get out as a law-abiding citizen." Shuster said he seriously considered sending Salski to prison for violating his probation. "If we don't get you turned around, you're going to continue heading down the same road you've been on," he said. A former Nashville man who violated his probation by leaving the state was sentenced last week to 90 days in jail. Dana Symonds, of no known address, was sentenced to a term of probation in October 1985 on charges of assault and battery. But the following July he left the state and had not appeared since for his monthly meetings with his probation agent. "Basically he just absconded from the supervision of the probation department," said Probation Agent Steven Werdon last week. He was recently arrested when he returned from Florida to Nashville, Werdon said. Following his guilty plea to violating his probation, Symonds, 22, was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for 13 served. His original charge of assault and battery was a misdemeanor carrying a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail and/or $100. A 25-year-old Hastings man who went out late to buy groceries pleaded guilty last week to violating a term of his probation by being out after midnight Eugene Gibson, of 738 E. State Sl, Hastings, told the court he was out on Feb. 14 to buy groceries when his car broke down, and he was unable to return to his residence by midnight. Gibson pleaded guilty to attempted breaking and entering in 1986. In July of Money from Home! that year, he was sentenced to three years' probation with the first nine months in jail. Sentencing on the parole violation was set for April 6, 1988. An S8.000 personal recognizance bond was continued. And a sentencing delay of six months was set in the case of a 19-year-old college student who admitted he violated a term of his parole. A dale of Sept. 7 was set last week to sentence Michael A. Pfeifer, of 9965 Chief Noonday Rd., Middleville. Originally sentenced in 1986 for attempted larceny in a building, Pfeifer was arrested Feb. 1 for violating his curfew by being out past midnight. Pfeifer told the court last week he was home from school and was out with a friend when police stopped them at a gas station. Shuster told Pfeifer if he completes the next six months without a violation, the court would likely forgive the violation at time of sentencing. "We're going to give you a break because we think you deserve a break," Shuster said. "You're going to school, and you're trying to make a productive citizen out of yourself." Hastings singers selected as one of nine outstanding muscians in area On Sunday. March 13. Hastings eighth grader Jenny Bender, sang at lhe Dalton Center Lecture Hall on the Western Michigan University Campus as one of the nine outstan­ ding young musicians from Southwestern Michigan. The Beta Eta Chapter and Kalamazoo Alumane Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota, the National Honorary Fraternity for Women in Music, sponsored the program “Spotlight on Youth" March 13. Last fall, music teachers throughout Southwest Michigan received an invitation, from these organizations to send an audition tape featuring their most talented musicians. Bender, the daughter of Jack and Cindy Bender of Hastings, was selected by her vocal music teacher. Patricia Aumick. as an outstanding musician both in knowledge of her instrument and the fundamentals of music, as well as in vocal maturity and skill. With the help of her voice teacher and grandfather. Herb Moyer, as well as the en­ couragement of her family. Bender prepared “1 Loved You Once In Silence" from "Camelot" for her audition and Cesar Franck’s "Panis Angelicus” which she per­ formed in Latin at the recital. Other students selected were from Berrian Springs. Battle Creek. South Haven. Niles and Kalamazoo. Jenny was the only vocalist amonst pianists, violinists, a trumpeter and a string trio. Jenny Bender sings a number, with Patti Aumick accompanying her. Video drunk tests, continued from page 3 videotaping program. "It's not something we've forgot about,” Wood said. "This will probably get us fired up to do iL" Sobriety tests are used to measure physical coordination, mental attention, ability to follow instructions and to estimate a driver's blood alcohol level, said Sgt. Michael Nofs of the Michigan State Police alcohol enforcement division. Tests are regularly videotaped by police in Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Wyoming, and by sheriffs in Monroe, Midland and Mecosta counties, he said. "It's pretty powerful evidence. More than half the time, once lhe defense attorney reviews it with (the suspects), they plead out (guilty)," said Lansing police Lt. Jerry Miller. Wood agreed that video tapes can be strong evidence, but he also said "it works both ways." "We haven't had enough (cases) to tell whether it will work here," he added. The use of the video tapes appear to increase the rate of guilty pleas, said Ingham County Assistant Prosecutor Susan LeDuc. At the same time, videotapes sometimes convince juries to acquit suspected drunk drivers, she said. "It cuts both ways. If a person does very well (on the sobriety tests), even if there is a high blood alcohol content from the Breathalyzer, we've had cases where the jury acquitted or convicted of driving while impaired," which is a lower offense, she said. Wood said that he, loo, knew of cases where lhe blood alcohol level was high, yet the suspect could appear unintoxicated in lhe sobriety tests video. "You always run that risk," he explained. "There are those individuals who have drank all their lives. They can have a high measured alcohol level, but on that little blurb, they can look pretty good." New members inducted to the William T. Wallace National Honor Society at an Sobriety tests usually consist of a initiation ceremony Tuesday evening at the high school include (front row, from left) Breathalyzer test, or it's smaller, hand-held Wendy Ulrich, Kathleen Barcroft, (second row) Phil Anton, Jon Harmon, Roni version called a PBT test, and dexterity tests Schleh, (third row) Ben Richardson, Trina Slagsled, Lynn Barcroft, Amy Bowers, which range from walking on a line toe to (fourth row) Brian Morton, Lydia Hensley, Rebecca Hawkins, Darcie Lowell, Evy heel with arms extended, touching the tip of Vargaz, (fifth row) Brandon Dawe, Anna Solmes, Geoff Gibson, Bevin Dunn, Wendi the nose with a finger, picking up coins or Wallace, (back row) Derek Ferris, Jeanette Skidmore, Nicole Shay, Kim Bellanger and other items which have been dropped on the ground by an officer, or counting tests, Paul Hare. Hastings Honor Society members— Wood said. "We should use (videos) as a tool for drunken driving," he added. "We should just use it as we use a Breathalyzer - as another means of helping our investigation." Ll Richard Zimmerman, commander of the Michigan State Police, Hastings Post, said that because the videotaping takes place in the control room of the county jail, his officers don't work with the videotaping. The Sheriffs department is in charge of the jail, so they Jo the testing and videotaping, Zimmerman said. Although, he did add that the arresting officer will usually be involved in the trial process where the videos may be used. "I think if it's done appropriately, it's another good tool for a lawman," Zimmerman said. "When (a suspect) comes to court, obviously it's a different occasion, he's clean and dressed up. But you can show the jury those conditions at the time of the arrest, and they are significantly different that when he comes to court." LeDuc argued the case that triggered the court's decision. In that case, Georgina Burhans, of Lansing, was convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor. Burhans was arrested in 1985 after police. stopped her for driving erratically and running a red light Her breath smelled of alcohol, her speech was slurred, and she had trouble standing up, the appeals court said. The court upheld her conviction. Sentencing on the misdemeanor charge had been delayed pending the decision, said her lawyer, Paul C. PrstL After being advised of her rights and told she would be videotaped, Burhans was asked to perform a series of standard sobriety tests, which she failed. She contended lhe jury shouldn't be allowed to see the tapes. The appeals court disagreed. "These tests demonstrated the identifying physical characteristics of intoxication," the judges wrote, comparing them to handwriting and voice samples "which are not protected by the privilege against self-incrimination." 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Si ATIONAL ANK of AST1NGS West State at Broadway Music Center Member FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 Past members of the William T. Wallace chapter of lhe National Honor Society at Hastings High School who took part in Tuesday night ceremonies at the high school include (front row, from left) Kris Witham, Diane Dykstra, Mark Kelly, Nancy Vitale, Heidi Herron, (second row) Heather Prucha, Rob Longstreet, Kim McCall. Andy Furrow, Mark Micklatcher, Jenny Norris, Ben Hawkins, Mike Merrill (back row) Angela Sears, Robin Beach, Don Cheeseman, Cherie Swank and Aaron Moskalik. 130 W. State St., Downtown Hastings FREE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE __ Use our Convenient Court Street Entrance j ~ ] �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 31, 1988 — Page 9 AG MONTH AGRICULTURE Leroy Benson, C.P.A. America’s Heartbeat 374-7439 • 1090 1st St., Lake Odessa Sunny Honda & Mazda Established 1886 - Member FDIC Sales • Service • Parts New & Previously Owned Cars 965-2205 • 1385 W. 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American Bean, Grain and Fertilizer 374-8859 • Woodbury Citizens Elevator Company Lake Odessa Co-Op Association D & M Well Drilling Custom Application Fertilizer Lime & Farm Chemicals Grain Drying • Storing • Service 726-0514 • 870 South Main, Vermontville Wayne Feeds 374-8061 and 374-8733 1018 3rd Ave., Lake Odessa Fertilizer Plant - 374-7329 Estimates - Complete Sales & Service Prompt Repair Local Service is Reliable Service 765-3461 • 7440 Wood School Rd., Freeport Middleville Tool & Die Company, Inc. Agri-Sales, Inc. Cloverleaf “Michigan’s Volume RV Dealer" Aljo • Coachman • Escaper • Gulfstream , • Clean Used RV's • RV Parts • Service • Accessories ’ 685-9888 • 1199 M-89 West, Plainwell Forest Middleton • Owner Prototypes • Tools • Dies • Fixtures Wire EDM 795-3646 * 611 Bowens Mill Rd., Middleville G & W Sales, Inc. Coleman Agency Asgrow Seed Company 385-6671 • Kalamazoo Murco, Inc. Auto • Home • Life & Health Insurance 945-3412 • 203 S. 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Main Master Mix Feed • Custom Grinding & Mixing Grain Merchandising 2 LOCATIONS'^ SERVE YOU: - • (616) 963-1585 • 772 East Emmett, Battle Creek (517) 543-4640 • 421 Cochran Rd., Charlotte Snyder’s Farm Supply, Inc. | New & Used Farm Equipment Case IH • New Idea • Krause • Gehl • Hesston • FMC 868 6115 • Highway M-50, Alto ALSO: (517) 647-7524 Grand River Ave., Portland Western Michigan University Battle Creek Regional Center Now Offering Classes in Hastings Registration Available at Pennock Hospital and Hastings High School 965-5380 • 632 North Avenue, Battle Creek Williams’ Farm Machinery Deutz-Allis Forth • New Holland • Kubota Sales & Service Lawn & Garden Equipment Headquarters 543-4770 * 1115 Lansing Rd., Charlotte �Page 10 -- The Hastings Banner —- Thursday, March 31, 1988 Indicators say ‘yes Is Hastings becoming a basketball town? and it’s readily apparent Hastings has turned slightly basketball crazy. Attendance at home games since 1978-79 has risen over 100 percent to a whopping 8,367 paying customers this winter. Included in that figure was Hastings' all-time atten­ dance record of 1,940 fans set Jan. 22 against Marshall. The 1987-88 attendance figures rank second in the school’s history to the 8.717 fans drawn in 1983-84. Not only do Hastings fans support the team at home where Saxon teams have won 25 straight games, evidence of close to 1,300 Hastings who made the trip to the recent regional finals at Lansing Eastern suggests Saxon rooters avidly follow the team on the road. There is no single reason for lhe heightened cage interest. Instead, a number of factors have combined to stamp Hastings as a burgeoning basketball town. The first has to do with success. Nothing lantilizes American sports fans like winning, something Hastings teams have done with regularity the last five seasons. Beginning in the middle of the 1985-85 season, Hastings cage teams have compiled an outstanding 47-13 record with three district champion­ ships and two won or shared Twin Valley by Steve Vedder The sound seemed out of place with the surroundings. Darkness had descended on Hastings a full two hours earlier as one of the first balmy days of spring made a cool exit. Most of the town’s populus had long since retired to their living rooms for an hour or two of being a couch-potato before turning in. Most people, that is. except for a pair of energetic youngsters bounding around the Central Elementary playground who had bet­ ter ideas of how to dose out a spring evening. Using only the scant illumination provided by the lights of the school, the pair were tak­ ing turns dunking basketballs and practicing jumpshots on the playground’s court. The scene illustrates perfectly what Hastings has evolved into over the last five years. The place has become a basketball town. Like fellow Twin Valley schools such as . Lakeview in football, Sturgis in boys tennis, and Marshall in girls basketball, Hastings has acquired a reputation as a small-town basket­ ball hotbed. It isn’t an illusion or a bored sportswriter’s rampant imagination. All one has to do is check attendance figures over the last decade Sports • ••at a glance ' Thursday’s best every county team but Maple Valley. Why not invite the Lions and add Caledonia next year for an all-area tourney? Most overrated college teams: North Carolina, Michigan, Kentucky and, of course, DePaul. Marshall had the best basketball talent in the Twin Valley this year followed closely by Hastings. Sturgis did the most with the least. Bill Rodgers earned his regional coach of the year award. He did a tremendous job with the Hastings wrestling team. Best new show on television: A Year in the Life. Is it my imagination or is parents' behavior at high school sporting events — particularly basketball — downright childlike? Sometimes the kids act more adult than the adults. Cross country skiing is more work than I ever imagined. Did anybody even watch the Olympics? Quick, which country was second to the USSR in medals? Does anybody care? Things to see before retiring as a sportswriter: Two weeks in Florida covering the Tigers, Augusta in the spr­ ing, Fenway Park in May and meeting a professional athlete who doesn't think he's underpaid and unappreciated. After six years in Barry County it’s time to spend a week lounging at Gun Lake. I’ll admit it even if nobody else will: I never thought Mark Brown would make it as big at Western as he has. Hastings coach Denny O'Mara says Mike Brown never received the outstate publicity his brother did. That's ab­ solutely correct, but I have no answer as to why. Who can explain sportswriters anyway? Spend your last dollar on it: Oklahoma over Arizona, Duke over Kansas and the Sooners to win it all. Ever wonder how much is wagered over the NCAA toumment just in friend­ ly pools? Speaking of the tournament. I'll gladly spearhead a committee to raise money to purchase a one-way ticket for a certain maize and blue basketball coach to migrate to Texas. Hastings' basketball teams are 18-6 in the state tournament over the last six seasons. How are these for some impressive numbers: In 72 varsity games, the Sax­ ons’ Mike Brown led his team in scoring 70 times. Brown’s all-time varsity low was 10 points against Sturgis on Jan. 14, 1986 — his 10th varsity game. Brown scored 20 or more points in his last 29 straight regular season games. A quote from legendary sportswriter Red Smith on sports columnists: “Writing the column is just a matter of keeping the mind open and receptive to impressions, like soft wax. This isn’t dif­ ficult if the columnist is fairly soft in the head to begin with." Is it any wonder these urges to tend bar in Traverse City pop up from time to time? After seeing him dominate in the state finals. Matt Steigenga is definitely not a media creation. He should have been selected Mr. Basketball by an even wider margin. Early prediction: Despite the Joss of five starters, the 1988-89 Saxon basket­ ball team could win up to 15 games next year. A second early prediction: Jeff Simp­ son will get 10 wins out of an inex­ perienced Saxon baseball team. Speaking of baseball, the April 16 Hastings baseball tournament features HOCKEY Wed., April 6th Wacky Wednesday All Seats $3.00 Fri., April 8th Team Picture Night Color photo of K-Wings while they last. HOME SCHEDULE FOR MAR./APR. wok TUES. WED- JthWI SUN. SAT. Hastings is far from only a basketball school, according to post-winter standings in lhe Twin Valley All-Sports Trophy race. The Saxon boys arc currently tied for first with Lakeview each with 55 points. The boys race is a six-school dogfight with Sturgis only three points behind with 52 while Hillsdale and Marshall are tied for fourth with 46. The Saxon girls are fourth in their race with 33 points. Sturgis has 56 points to lead the pack followed by Lakeview with 48 and Col­ dwater with 44 points. The all-sports trophy format is based on 16 points for first, 14 for second, 12 for third, etc. Hastings' winter sports teams notched 30 of a possible 32 points with a championship in basketball and a second place overall finish in wrestling. Hastings’ golf team contributed 14 points with a runnerup finish while the football team earned eight points and the cross country team three. In the girls race, Hastings earned eight points each in cross country, basketball and volleyball while the tennis team earned nine points. No Twin Valley school has woo champkmships in two sports this year though Srargis’ girls and Hastings’ boys have one first and two seconds. basketball interest throughout the town. “Success docs that," O’Mara said. “We’ve had a certain amount of success and that does happen. "A lot of the interest has to do with success. The younger players sec things going on like last week (regional finals) and they want to be a part of that." O’Mara said building a successful basket­ ball program commences long before a player first tries on a varsity uniform. It starts when a . child is old enough to push a basketball toward a rim or dribble down the street on his own. "Wc try to encourage them." O’Mara said of prc-teenagers. "I don't think you can make someone do anything. Wc try not to make it a O’Mara is quick to point out that while playing year round is important, kids should never reach the point where they're sick of picking up a basketball. "What we tei! our younger players is that you don't have to play every minute of your life, but if there are times in the summer when there is nothing to do. go play basketball by yourself," O’Mara said. An increase in the number of kids playing basketball can be directly tied to improved facilities. With two baskets at the Fish Hat­ chery Park and four at the Central playground, youngsters who didn’t have their own rims now have quality places to play. "I think our facilities are better now in the community in terms of basketball," O’Mara said. "I think the Fish Hatchery is a fine facility and the baskets at Central are good and that has somediing to do with it. “If you have the facilities kids are going to use them, especially where they can get at them easily. It’s like any other thing, they’re going to use them if the baskets are there and wc encourage kids to use them.” A fourth reason why basketball has biossomed in Hastings is the statewide notoriety earned by all-staters Mike and Mark Brown. High school athletes, as well as their Brown named Saxon basketball MVP Senior Mike Brown, who last week was named to the AP all-state team, has been selected as Hastings’ most valuable basketball player. Senior Phil Anton was named most improv­ ed while junior Jeff Young received the Sixth Man Award. The complete list of Hastings letterwinners: (seniors) Brown, Anton, Scott Weller. Rob Longstreet, and Mark Matthews. (Juniors) Mark Steinfort, Gary Parker, Jeff Pugh, Doug Maurer. Jason Miller, Scott Schoessel and Young. Lenz picked as wrestling MVP Junior Jim Lenz, a state qualifier and win­ ner of 30-plus matches, has been selected as the Hastings wrestling team's most valuable player. The complete list of letterwinners: (freshmen) Brian Wolfenbarger, Dave Tossava, Aaron Newberry, Jeremy Miller, Brian Heath (sophomores) Mike Ruthruff and Chris Bowman (juniors) Chad Murphy. Andy Leonard, Todd Gould, Tom Bolo, Thom Anderson and Lenz (seniors) Mike Hafer, Matt Spencer, Greg Heath, and Troy Ziegler. Award certificate winners were Dave Fouty, Pete Hauschild, Eric Endsley. Brian Gib­ son, Butch Kollek. Scott McKeever. Kirk Ziegler, Ray Bell, Tom Bell, Brad Bennett, Tom Brandt, Tom Dawson. Don Moore, Clint Neil and Tom Ward. Three sport letterwinner Tracy Heath has been named as Hastings' most valuable volleyball player. The complete list of volleyball letterwin­ ners: (seniors) Amy Bowers, Melanic Cook, Lisa Hattis, and Heath. (Juniors) Heidi Her­ ron, Stacy Jordan. Laura Lenz, Marci Miller. Jackie Longstreet earned a participation certificate. “Watch our Future Stars WF Water Fun Pools____________ I V/kJIO Jack Shay life and death situation, but something you can have fun doing. "It doesn't even have to be organized. You can do it yourself or you can go out and get a friend, whatever. You don't have to organize a bunch of things for basketball. That’s what makes it nice." Saxon boys tied for first in all-sports trophy, girls presently in fourth place Heath picks off top volleyball team honor Kalamazoo Wings Sr*, npril 9th STARTRITE Trc r: / Night Presentation titles. Prior to the 1985-86 season. Hastings teams compiled not-too-shabby 20-6 and 15-7 overall records while winning 20 of 26 Twin Valley games. Hastings coach Denny O’Mara said winn­ ing. more than anything else, has stimulated 325 S. Boltwood Hastings, Ml 49058 (816) 945-4495 FOXW TICKET PRICES... ’6.50 and ’5.50 Sunday Games at 4:00 p.m. All Others 7:00 p.m. Happy Birthday DEB TICKET INFO. 616-345-51 OlW Wings Stadium 36oo van Rick Dr. Kalamazoo ... , Minnesota North Stirs Pay backs are??? Love ??? The record-setting Hastings basketball team was honored at a banquet organized by several athletic backers Monday night at the Moose Lodge ±o~£',Cerrnony ,or the e'/ent was Hal Buer9e while Mark Crawford of WUHQ-TV was the guest speaker. Close to 130 people attended the event The Hastings team compiled a 22-3 record while winning district and Twin valley crowns. pro and college counterparts, are often placed on pedestals by youngsters who want to emulate their heroes. "Their success has been a tremendous in­ fluence on the younger kids and I think it’s been pretty positive." O’Mara said. "They see it (success) and they want to do it too. "I think it’s a responsibility that varsity players have and they don’t even realize that younger players do look up to them. And it’s not always just the leading scorer. Other kids may watch somebody else because they know them. “There’s a lot of kids who watch high school players and that’s a big thing to them." O’Mara believes an increased basketball awareness by the community can only benefit a school’s program. Because there are no waiver lists from which to acquire players or no scholarships to offer, high school pro­ grams must develop their own talent. Making that program seem attractive is a chief goal of any high school coach. "In a community like Hastings you only have so many kids you can bring in and that talent goes up and down," O’Mara said. "Wc aren’t like some places where they’re always going to have good players." What the program is left with is stressing the development of sixth through eighth graders while catching the eye of even younger prospective players. There is a fine line, however, between saturating youngsters with basketball and tweeking curiousity. ’ ’What we’re going to do with young kids to hope they try and acquire skills while having fun doing it." O'Mara said. "As acoach 1 get concerned where it reaches the point where they’re forced into doing something and they've had enough of it by the time the kid gels to high school." O'Mara said that while success, improved facilities and the Browns have combined to spur basketball interest in Hastings, lhe game continues to sell itself. Basketball is appealing because it is as sim­ ple as picking up a ball and walking to the nearest court. "Basketball to me is a game you can have a lot of fun playing, even practicing." he said. "That’s part of it. Our kids play it, they shoot or play games against one another. "I think that’s why they play. They found out you can just go out and do it. You don't have to be organized, yop can just go out and do it." Bowling results Thursday Twisters Andrus .598, Guekes Market .593, Century 21 .589. Art Meade .536, Formula Real Estate .478, Bowman Refrigeration .437, Hastings Bowl .433, Hastings Mutual .419. High Game and Series - K. Mallison 182, P. Guy 173, S. Keeler 215-524, D. Fisher 144. D. Bolthouse 203, T. Westbrook 183-174, J. Henderson 143, S. Wright 178, D. Staines 173, B. Barnum 174, N. Taylor 172, J. Gasper 190-513, C. Vickery 193, D. Catlin 222, B. Bowman 164, B. Kruko 168. Bowlerettes J&G Stockfarm 72-40, Cascade Home Imp. 70*6-41'6, Nashville Auto 67-45, Gutter Dusters 61-51, Hastings Bowl 60-52, Hair Care Center 60-52. Kent Oil 5996-5296, D.J. Electric 58-54, Hcckers Ins. 55-53, Ewings Well Drilling 52-60, Carl’s Super Mkt. 50*6-61'6. Pioneer Apts. 50-58, DeLong’s Bait & Tackle 49-63, Flexfab 45-67, Mathew's 4316-6816, Thomapplc Manor 42-70. High Games and Series - D. Coenen 211-590. L. Bahs 203-503. L. DeLong 213-528, M. Ellisworth 182-499, K. Powers 181-482, K. Aspinall 199-455, S. Drake 180-487, S. Pennington 199-492, B. Whitaker 194-488. High Games - E. Dunham 194, C. Simon 154, K. Mallison 169, C. Curtis 165, T. Kohn 150, D. McCulligh 165, T. Soya 178, C. Brown 185, G. Potter 166, D. Reid 182. Splits - T. Westbrook 6-7. Hastings. Mfg. Co. Formula Realty 551, Chrome Room 476, Machine Room 462'6, Viking 447, Office 416, Anhowsur Busch 347 96. High Games and Series - B. Hesterly 206-205-598, Ron Ruthruff 205-201-596, R. Neymeiyer 212-553, W. Ellisworth 541, V. Connor 536, J. Smith 531, B. Ludescher 529, R. Taylor 517, D. Thompson 513, A. Martin 502. Make an appointment NOW!! For pool opening, pool & deck design & installation. Cage team honored SCOREBOARD YMCA-Youth Council’s Women’s Volleyball League Lake Odessa Livestock. Satelittes........................ Burial Vault................. McDonalds................... WL .17-7 .16-8 14-10 13-11 Thursday A.M. Thomapplc Manor 70, Just Ourselves 67, Nash. Locker 62. Leftovers 61, Silk Screen 61. Keelers Apts. 58. Hummers 55*6, Slow Pokes 55. Varneys 54, Razors Edge 52, Bosleys 51, Weltons 47. Hast. Family Denistry 46, Kaiser Seed 4516, Kloostermans 42. Kreative Komcrs 40. Good Games - P. Croninger 153, A. Allen 149, C. Lawrence 158, B. Bassett 165, L. Davis 132, M. Brimmer 165,1. Ruthruff 192, C. Miles 122, P. Champion 176, C. Stuart 192, F. Schneider 177. K. Weyerman 158, L. Dockter 164, G. Scobey 193. High Series and Gaines - R. Girrbach 214-530, “ B. Moody ■ ‘ ---------182-528. K. Forman 188-490. B. Sexton 134-368. C. Biggs 126-359. Thursday Angels Clays Dinner Bell 78-34, McDonalds 11 72-40, F.O.C.S. 59-53. Stefanos 55-57, Out­ ward Appearance 5496-57*6. Cove Distributing 52-60, McDonalds I 39'6-72'6, Hastings City Bank 38-74 Good Games - P. Miller 147, B. Tugardin 168, E. Gray 151. K. Barnum 150. P. White 133. D. Svodava 188. R. Cole 183, V. Goodenough 148, C. Cuddahec 164, B. Over­ by 185-450, J. Mercer 186-502. B. Cantrell 139, A. Snyder 146. K. Hayward 129. " B. Woltjer 141-371. B. Ranquctte 194-524. Congratulations Deb Snyder 225-550. Sunday Night Mixed Gutterdusters 80-40. Family Force 68-48, Hooter Crew 6796-52*6, Sex Pins 67-53, Elbow Benders 65-55. A-Team 63-57. Something Natural 61-59, Chug-A-Lugs 61-59, White Lightning 61-55, Alley Cats 59-61, Sandbaggers 59-61, Detroiters 57*6-66*6, Really Rottcns 54'6-6916. Unpredictables 54-66, Greenbacks 51'6-68*6, Mas & Pas 51 *6-68*6, Pin Busters 53*6-66'6. Gct-Along-Gang 46-74. Women's High Game and Series - D. Snvdcr 209-565, M. Snyder 192, D. Oliver 178, L. Stamm 175. V. Parish 171, B. Bchmdl 170, J. Smith 167. M.K. Snyder 163. D. VanCampcn 161. V. Miller 170. Men’s High Game and Series - C. Wilson 194-184-256-638, R. Ogden 191-557. M. Cole 213-542, R. Neymcycr 184-520, E. Behrndt 189-519. B. Martz 189-511. M. Tilley 203-505. E. Kelley 211. S. Howe 199, T. Zylstra 192. D. Montague 186, D. Ogden 184. S. Goodenough 181. R.B. Snvdcr 181. G. Snyder 180. R. Allen 180. Monday Mixers Andrus of Hastings 66-46, Girrbachs 66-46, Michelob 56Vi-46!6, River Bend Travel 64-48, Bobs Restaurant 63'6-48'6, Hastings Flower Shop 62-50, Sir N Her 57V6-54!6, Deweys Auto Body 5716-5416, Mirrors Image 54-58, Cinder Drugs 48V6-63W, Hollenbeck Cleaners 46-66, Cir­ cle Inn 4516-66V4, Art Meade Sales 44-68, Hastings Bowl 44-68. High Games and Series - R. Perry 193, P. Koop 167, P. Pennington 132, L. Pennock 158, D. Snyder 195-516. B. Anders 176, B. Jones 197-520, M. Ingram 166, M. Nystrom 188, J. Solrnes 168. M. Bennett 174, M. Hollenbeck 167, B. Psalmonds 147, H. Hewitt 149, S. Hanford 199, N. MacDonald 183, M. Wieland 179, M. Patten 170, M. Snyder 183, B. Vrogindewcy 188, K. Keeler 162, P. Czinder 166, B. Hathaway 174-513. Splits converted - B. Hanford 2-7. Wednesday P.M. Mace’s Pharmacy 69-51, Miller Carpets 66-54, Nashville Locker 66-54, Hair Care Center 63*6-56'6. M&M’s 61'6-5816, Friendly Home Parties 59Handy's Shirts 58-62, Gillons Const. 56V6-63I6, Lifestyles 5516-6416, Art Meade 55V6-646, Valley Realty 55*6-64*6. Varney’s Stables 53V6-66W. High Games and Series - E. Mcsccar 246-567. K. Becker 200-562, B. Moody 199-550, S. Knickerbocker 199-530, J. McMillon 202-516, N. Wilson 183-505, M. Garrett 190-515. J. Gibbons 202-491. M. Harvath 184-488. P. Frederickson 163-468, B. Vragindewey 168-464, 1. Clark 150-438, C. Trumbull 150-426, B. Hendershot 147-410. High Games - O. Gillons 185, P. Clough 177, J. Gardnci 182, L. Barnum 188, P. Croninger 168, T. Owen 161, P. Castleberry 168, K. Hanford 158. T. Soya 156. L Johnson 149, B. High 159, S. Breitner 157, M. Brimmer 151. B. Miner 169. First 200 ever - J. Gibbons 202. Tuesday Night Mixed Marsh's Refrigeration 36-16. Razors Edge 35-17, Formula Realty 34-18, Rivcrbetd Travel 31-21. Variety Shoppe 27-25. Floral Design 25,6-26*6. Consumers Concrete 24-28, Lewis Realty 226-2996, Neil’s Restaurant 21-31. Woodland Sales & Service 20-32. Hallifax Services 19-33. CJ’s 17-35. Men’s High Game and Series - J. Vlick 235-627. D. Endres 205, D. Castelein 202. D. Johnson 196. B. Ruthruff 187, D. Keast 185, R. Caris 184. B. Lake 181. R. Eaton 180, D. Tolles 173. Women’s High Series - F. Ruthruff 199-544. P. Cullers 198. G. Buchann 184. E. Johnson 181, J. Sanlncencio 177, M. Caris 172, B. Johnson 170. C. Haupt 167. M. Brimmer 163. V. Hubka 142. Splits - T. Martinez 3-7-10. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 31, 1988 — Page 11 Dukakis wins solidly in Barry County Jackson a contender after big Michigan victory by Jeff Kaczmarczyk and the Associated Press Jesse Jackson's weekend victory in the Michigan presidential caucuses - his first win in a major Northern industrial state has raised lhe stakes in Wisconsin’s April 5 Democratic primary. Jackson won Michigan's Democratic Party caucuses on Saturday, blowing past Michael Dukakis for an industrial state victory that has virtually turned the Democratic presidential contest into a two-man race. Jackson defeated Dukakis by almost 2-1 by running strongly across lhe state and winning huge majorities in Detroit But in the Barry County caucuses it was Dukakis who finished 2-1 over Jackson, capturing 242 voles to Jackson's third-place finish with 107. Nevertheless, the broad-based, state-wide support for Jackson meant the preacher-tumed-politican scored a delegate plurality as well. "Today is a message of hope," Jackson said Saturday evening on the campaign trail in Milwaukee. "People are responding to authenticity and message and soul over just money and mechanics.... "This is not my night alone," he said. "When we, the working people, stand together, we win and we make America stronger." Evidence of Jackson's broad appeal was clear in Barry County, where Jackson captured 20 percent of lhe vote in a virtually all-white county. At the county Democratic Party's annual Truman-Johnson Dinner, held at the conclusion of the voting Saturday, county party Chairman Robert D. yer said none of his poll workers knew of a black who had cast a ballot in the caucus. "Although the census bureau can't give us a number for the blacks in Barry County, Jesse Jackson got 20 percent of the votes," Dwyer told applauding guests at Saturday's dinner. Russell Yaeger's surgery postponed by Shelly Sulser E.W. Bliss employee Russell Yargcr was still listed in good condition at Butterworth Hospital Wednesday but an infection that has developed in his partially amputated right arm has delayed reconstruction attempts. Yarger, of 6701 N. Broadway. Hastings, was injured when a 150-ton punch press top­ pled from its blocks at the Hastings plant March 9. Yarger's wife. Valerie, said they must wait at least 10 more days for the infection to he brought under control before surgery can commence. She said doctors still give her hus­ band a chance al keeping his arm. On March 17, three teams of 32 bone specialists, micro-vascular surgeons and plastic surgeons were scheduled to perform an experimental type of surgery to try and save the arm. but blood clots that developed postponed the operation. Valerie said. At that time, she said doctors informed the couple that if lhe blood clots had not been eliminated within four days, chances of saving the arm were not good. Another family member said Wednesday that it appeared the blood clots have been eliminated. Now. despite the infection which doctcrs predicted, said Valerie. Yargcr still has hope of retaining his arm. Valerie said the infection was caused by bacteria and debris that were inbedded in the bone when the press fell on Yargcr's arm. "In 10 days they will go in and do the surgery if everything goes well.” Valerie said. "It's a matter of waiting for the infection to go away. With this injury, it’s a shaky road before you know where you're at.” Surgery plans have been altered somewhat. Valerie said. “At this point, they’re going to try to ac­ complish less on one sitting (than they would have during the March 17 surgery)," she said. Bliss officials have said the accident occur­ red when lhe partially assembled press slid from its blocks for an unknown reason. Also injured was Richard Kidder of Hastings who suffered a cut to the head and tom tendons on an arm. The company’s insurance agency is in­ vestigating the incident, spokesperson Carol Rogers has said. The accident was also investigated by Safe­ ty Officer Eugene Sample of the Michigan Department of Labor's General Industry Division. Labor departme'^ supervisor Bill Yerkc said Wednesday tlui information regarding Sample's investigation could not be released yet. “We have been in there to make an in­ vestigation but the report has not been pro­ cessed yet." he said. "I can not make a com­ ment until it is finalized." Overall, the Michigan caucuses were disappointing for Dukakis, who has tried to break away from Jackson to become the front-runner for the 1988 nomination. “I don't think I did very well in Michigan," the Massachusetts governor said as he congratulated Jackson Saturday evening. The news was not all bad for Dukakis as he picked up a win Saturday in North Dakota and was gaining strength in the Iowa county conventions. For Missouri Congressman Richard Gephardt, the "Michigan miracle" did not happen. On Monday, he announced he would file for re-election to his House seat. The only presidential candidate to visit Barry County this year - and the first presidential candidate to stump the county since William Jennings Bryan - Gephardt took second place in the Barry County caucuses with 182 votes. Of the remainder of the 544 votes cast in Barry County, Tennessee Sen. Albert Gore Jr. took nine votes, Illinois Sen. Paul Simon took two, Former Colorado Sen. C ary Hart took one and one was । ncommitted. With all 211,705 of the state-wide votes counted on Monday, Jackson's final share of the popular vote was 53.4 percent with 113,140 votes. Dukakis, who led the Democratic field coming into the race, finished a distant second with 61,568 votes or 29.1 percent. Gephardt finished third with 27,125 votes or 12.8 percent, followed by Simon with 4,456, 2.1 percent and Gore with 4,296, 2.0 percent. The Michigan raw votes translated into national convention delegates. Initial calculations gave Jackson 61, Dukakis 43, Gephardt 22, and 12 undecided among the 138 pledged delegates. In North Dakota, the precinct caucus results made this lhe preliminary split for national convention delegates: Dukakis, 5; Jackson, 3; and Gephardt, 2. Five would go as uncommitted delegates. Turnout in Michigan was much higher than in 1984, when about 123,400 Democrats voted. Democratic Party chief Rick Wiener said the total would top 200,000. Barry County Democratic Chairman Robert Dwyer said voter turnout was not as high as he would have liked, but it was good in some places. "If you look at the places in Barry County today where people touched other people, you can see that lhe people responded," he said on Saturday. These results tightened the delegate race a bit In the AP delegate count. Dukakis has 596.55 to Jackson's 584.55. Gore had 362.8 delegates, Gephardt 178, Simon 171.5 and uncommitted 371.6. “Now we can talk about twin bills, double headers, and that sort of thing," said Joel Ferguson, Jackson's stale coordinator. "I think we're going to take the majority of congressional districts, which we consider a major victory." "We've got lots and lots of contests up ahead," Dukakis said. "This is a marathon and it's going to continue to Le a marathon. There's much to do and there are many miles to go." Dukakis won in North Dakota's precinct caucuses, where lhe process of picking 15 delegates to the national convention was just beginning. He picked up strength in lhe Iowa county conventions, while Gephardt slipped. Gephardt won the Feb. 8 precinct caucuses there, but he was trailing Dukakis in returns from the county meetings, the next step in the complicated delegate-selection process. Gephardt's hopes for a win in Michigan were hurt by the refusal of national labor union leaders to fall in behind his candidacy. He particularly felt lhe failure to win an endorsement from the United Auto Workers, big supporters of Gephardt's trade policies and lhe biggest union in the state. Dukakis built an impressive organization in Michigan, where he hoped a win would give him a lion's share of the delegates as well as a popular vole victory, fhe organization, a heavy dose of television advertising and backing from Detroit Mayor Coleman Young helped give the Massachusetts governor the lead in the polls. "You just tell them to go with the guy with lhe eyebrows and we’ll have a very good Saturday," Dukakis told the Polish-American Century Club in Hamtramck, Mich., referring to his distinctive, heavy eyebrows. Jackson whipped up fervor across lhe state with large enthusiastic rallies and a bit of television advertising. "The talking is over. It's time to work," Jackson said in Pontiac. "Everybody who even looks 17 or older, they are eligible to vote." Michigan residents who were 17 but who will turn 18 by the general election were eligible to vote in the caucus on Saturday. The caucus was actually a limited primary. Voters merely had to show up at the polling places, provide Michigan identification, declare their Democratic allegiance and then vote. Michigan Republicans split up their 77 delegates at their state convention two months ago, giving the lion's share to Vice President George Bush. Hastings High School solo and ensemble performers include (front row, from left) Kelley Daugherty, Char Miller, (second row) Rose Anger, John Rea, Jeff Hoxworfh, (third row) Don Cheeseman, Bret Laubaugh, Brandon Dawe, Tony Miller (fourth row) Mara Seuss, Kim McCall. Tim Cruttenden and Robb Witzel. Missing from photo is Amy Ketchum. Hastings band students compete in music festival Hastings High School Band students par­ ticipated in the State Solo and Ensemble Festival, Saturday, March 28 at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. The festival was sponsored by the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association. Ensembles performing were a flute trio, brass quintet and saxophone duet. Members of these ensembles are Char Miller, Kelley Daughtery, Amy Ketchum, Robb Witzel, Tim Cruttenden. Don Cheeseman. Bret Laubaugh. Tony Miller, Brandon Dawe and Jeff Hoxworth. All the ensembles received second division ratings. Soloists attend state festival on a proficicn- Legal Notice FORCLOSWtE NOTICE Union will not vote on current proposal The United Auto Workers Local 138 will not vote on what Hastings Manufac­ turing officials say is their final contract proposal, said Union President Patrick Loftus. Loftus said Wednesday that there arc still some "unresolved issues" and that no meeting has been scheduled to discuss them with company officials. “Until the issues are resolved, we’re not going to vote on it," he said. Loftus said last week that the union was waiting for approval of the March 18 proposal by their International Rcpresentrtivc Steve Ayers before a decision could be made whether to vote on lhe three-party agreement. On Wednesday. Loftus said they had made contact with Ayers but would not say what his response to the proposal was other than to note that there were "unresolved issues." Loftus said he did not know whether a strike by the union would result. "It's an option. There are several op­ tions and that is one of them but at this point, it's not forseen." Loftus said. The two sides began negotiating Jan. 5. The 345 union employees have been working on a day-to-day extension of their former contract which expired at midnight. Jan. 31. said Vice President of Employee Relations Joe Bennett. The two sides have met more than 35 times to negotiate an agreement. Bennett could not be reached for fur­ ther comment and Loftus would not discuss details of the company's contract proposal. ATTENTION HOMEBUYERS: Are you thinking of buying a new or existing home? The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has two programs to help cut the financing costs of homeownership. If you are a modest-income family or single person, call MSHDA at 1­ 800-327-9158 for more informa­ tion. cy level. As part of a proficiency level perfor­ mance. the students prepare a solo, major and minor scales. and sight-read a piece of music for the rating. Participating in proficiency I and receiving a second division rating were Brandon Dawe; alto sax and John Rea; baritone. Receiving first division ratings in this proficiency were Bret Laubaugh. trumpet; Rose Anger, bass clarinet; and Mara Seuss, flute. Amy Ket. in.Rroficncy.il and .received a first division rating on her flute performance. Kim McCall on clarinet and Don Cheeseman on tube, competed in proficiency Ill and received first division ratings. Dove symbolizes resurrection — Youngsters at the Children’s Corner, a day care center affiliated with Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, made unique Easter mobiles to take home this week. Shown working on the craft projects are Llzzette Ortiz, 2, and (In the background) Elizabeth Morrow, 5. “The dove on the mobile symbolizes the Resurrection," said director Sharen Robertson. Six crosses that hang from strands of yarn represent love, hope and life because of Jesus, she said. Edger School Reunion set for June 12th Ail former students and teachers of the Edger School are invited to a potluck picnic at the Hastings' Fish Hatchery Park on Green Street. Sunday, June 12 at noon. Bring a dish to pass, own table service and AttOmSy, continued beverages. Bring pictures or anything of interest of the old school days. Anyone who is unable to at­ tend may send letters to Marion Edger, Hastings, Gertude Long, 428 E. South St., " Hastings, 49058 or Matjorie Hallifax (Laubaugh) 4628 Gun Lake Rd., Hastings 49058. <He has been appointed by two presidents of the Michigan Bar Association to serve on the bar's committee on judicial qualifications, which reviews the background of all applicants appointed by the governor to fill state judicial vacancies. Koernke is also a former fund development chairman for the Michigan Trails Girl Scout Council. In 1981, he was selected as Volunteer of the Year by the Kent County Chapter of lhe American Cancer Society. A graduate of Michigan Stale University and the University of Michigan Law School, Koernke lives with his wife, Holly, and their two children in Cascade Township. VEHICLE AUCTION Michigan State Police The State Police will be auctioning off a 1986 Kawasaki Motorcycle, VIN #JKAVNGA16A004777, black in color, 700 c.c. Vehicle will be sold to highest bidder (minimum bid will be present towing and storage fees) on 4-12-88 at Hastings Wrecker Service, 520 E. Railroad St., Hastings, Mich, at 10 a.m. MORTGAGE SALE - Dvfoult having been mode in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by WILLIAM J. ALLEN ond LINDA F. ALLEN, his wife, of the '.ty of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagors, to BURLINGAME CO . o Michigan corporation. Mortgage doted the 14th day of May, A.D. 1986. ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and Stale of Michigan, on the 15th day of May. A.D. 1987, in liber 450 of Barry County Records, on poge 989, which said mortgage was thereafter assigned to Union Mortgage Company. Inc., by various mesne assignments, the final assignment dated March 1, 1988 and recorded on March 7, 1988 in the office ol Register of Deeds in Uber 463 for said County of Barry County Records, on page 274. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, fa- principal and interest, lhe sum of Seven Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen and 92/100 Dollars ($7,316.92). And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or ony part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of lhe power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan In such case mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 5th day of May. A.D. 1988. at 11:00 o'clock a.m. said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hostings. Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 14.13 percent (14.13%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum of sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to pro­ tect its interest in the premises. Which said premises ore described os follows: All of that cer­ tain piece or parcel ol land situated in the Township of Hastings in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described os follows, to wit: Lot 103. of the plat of HASTINGS HEIGHTS, accor­ ding to the recorded plat thereof, also commenc­ ing at the Northeast comer of said Lot 103, thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes East 20 feet, thence South 1 degree West 100 feet, thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes West 20 feet, thence North 1 degree East 100 feet to the place of beginning, be­ ing a part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 8, Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Hostings Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale. DATED: March 24. 1988 JACK F. GARDNER ATTORNEY - SUITE 205 24800 NORTHWESTERN HWY. SOUTHFIELD. MICHIGAN 48075 (313) 352-7020 UNION MORTGAGE COMPANY. INC. (4/21) - NOTICE - PENNOCK HOSPITAL DIRECT INWARD DIAL LINES The Rutland Charter Township, Zoning and Planning Commission, will conduct it's second quarterly meeting. April 11, 1988. at 7:30 p.m., at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon planning and zoning, either verbally, or in writting, will be given opportunity to be heard, at the above time and place. For your convenience Pennock Hospital has installed a new telephone system. This system will enable direct telephone access into the various departments, bypassing the switchboard. BERNARD HAMMOND Building and Zoning Administrator Rutland Charter Township NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. April 19,1988, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers. Hastings, Michigan. The meeting is to consider the application of Bruce Case for a variance at 915 E. Railroad St. to rebuild his home destroyed by fire in a D-2 Industry. Said variance Is contrary to Section 3.111 of the Zoning Ordinance. Minutes of said meeting will -»e available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan. SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk " I I ■ I Patient Accounts (A-H) ....k948-3100 I Patient Accounts (I P)...............................948-3101 ■ Patient Accounts (Q-Z)948-3102 ■ (according to first letter in your last name) | Emergency Department948-3105 Laboratory948-3107 I Radiology 948-3108 ■ Director Volunteer Services948-3109 I Physical Therapy948-3111 | Personnel 948-3112 ■ Public Affairs948-3116 I Continuing Care/Pennock Passport ... .948-3117 ■ Director of Dietary948-3119 I Community Education948-3125 | Patient & General Information945-3451 ■ Physician Referral1-800-451-6310 I Pennock Foundation.................................948-3116 ■ Sports Medicine 948-3111 I �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 31, 1988 LETTERS — Landscaping to be done on lots Community thanked for supporting Girl Scouts from our readers.... School millage a setback To residents of the Hastings Area School District: March 28 has come and gone with the defeat of the millage increase for the Hastings Area Schools. Of course, everyone associated with the schools is disappointed that the millage proposition wasn't approved, but wc sincerely appreciate the efforts of the citizens' millage committee members and many, many others who worked so hard to inform the com­ munity about campaign issues. Wc consider this millage defeat a real set­ back in our goal of providing top quality educational programs and services for the community, and regret what now will be hap­ pening to the educational opportunities for our young people. Nevertheless, wc will continue our efforts to seek a remedy for our financial problems through equitable and adequate state funding of schools. Thank you for your interest in this election and wc hope that it was a stimulus for you :o learn more about your schools. To the editor: The Girl Scouts, troop leaders and all other adult volunteers in the Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council wish to thank the people in the community for their support of the 1988 Girl Scout Cookie Sale. The sale was a tremendous success and the income from the sale will provide program services and opportunities for all girls within the Council. Each troop receives a percentage from each box sold by the troop. Girls are planning to use troop funds to buy pins and badges, to go troop camping or to take a trip at the end of the school year. The ?ookic sale gives girls the opportunity to learn about business and to meet the public. It builds self-confidence and provides girls with knowledge that will benefit them throughout their lives as consumers, and as career women. The success of our sale was a joint effort between the community and the Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council! Thanks to everyone involved for making Girl Scouting what it is today! Sincerely. Carl Schoessel Superintendent Sincerely, Mary Jane Krcidler Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council President The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 _____ s For Sale In Memoriam 1973 350 HONDA EXCEL­ LENT SHAPE, 13,419 MILES, W1NDSHEILD, $300 OR BEST OFFER. 948-2081 AFTER 4PM._____________ FOR SALE: 1984 Chevy Impa­ la, four door, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, am/fm stereo, cruise, $4,250. Call 945-3705_____________ TRANS AM, red, 1975, mint condition. Air, pwr locks, windows, new tires and much more. Never driven in winter. $5,000. Call 957-2190. FIREWOOD FOR SALE: seasoned hardwood, $30 face cord, limb wood, $25, pickup load or $20 face cord, willow, S10 face ccrd, some wood for cook stoves ind starting fires. 616-948-8226. Art Shcpler. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Duane While, who left us 14 yean ago, March 30, 1974. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by ________________ His Family Jobs II anted WEDDING AND FORMAL GOWNS size ItVll, 367-4338 I ulomotive For Sale MUbT SELL - Moving, electric furnace & incinerator, Maytag wringer washer, $100 each. Estate 5th wheel travel trailer, cost $25,000 sacrifice for $15,000, never used. Call 629-4484 evenings._________ SAILBOAT: 16 fl Mutineer with trailer, $1250. 948-8442 SITTING-My home, M-37, 5 miles South of Hastings, 5am till 5:30pm. 948-8835. llusiness Services PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 SEWING MACHINE SERVICE: all makes and models, all work guaranteed, free eslimales. Call Lyle Thomas at Advantage Business Machines 948-2073. 15 yean experience. Pick up and delivery possible._________________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or or Las ion al service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 Real F stale SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES FREE ESTIMATES SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 . Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers ■ Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE Foryouri.. Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto Farm Butinas* Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle S.nce 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE.ot 945-3412 REAL ESTATE SINCE 1940 MILLER REAL ESTATE Ken Miller, C.R.S. DCA1TnD & Mike Humphreys Associate Brokers Hastings (616) 945-5182 CAR a, 1RUCK REPAIR HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER: Moving out stale, furnished or unfurnished, less than two years old, two bedroom, two bath, fireplace, two car finished garage, deck, two storage sheds, two extra lots, Algonquin Lake area. Priced right 945-2092. Help Wanted HARD WORKING energetic individual needed for posi lion as Camp Manitou-lin assistant cook. Job includes food prepara­ tion, ordering and cleaning responsibilities. Must enjoy working with people. Call Grand Rapids YMCA Camp office for furthur details. 458-1141. HELP WANTED: Waiter/ Waitress: Must be able to work nights and weekends. Apply in person at the Middle Villa Inn. LIKE TO WORK IN CONSTRUCTION? Have several openings in new unit Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, electri­ cians. No experience necessary. Phone (616) 731-5520 (Local to the Kalamazoo areas) or toll free 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard. TRUCKDRIVERS- Over the road - 48 stales. Must have 3 yean verifiable all season driv­ ing experience. Equal opportun­ ity employer. M/F apply in person al Fincline Freightways, 435 E Mill, Hastings. 945-2771 Miscellaneous FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Channel Catfish, Perch and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC, 08988 35th St. Gobles, MI. 49055. Phone (616) 628-2056 days, (616) 624-6215 evenings. FREE SKIDS! Odd-lot, assorted sizes & quality. While supply lasts. First come first served. No phone holds. You haul. Barry County Lumber Home Center, 225 North Indust( onimunily Notices 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Sanrica Nawi: Monday 8 io 8 Tu»»doy-Fridoy 8 «o 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA GMQUAIIIY |f.Fl| SERVICE PARTS CIBHAL MTMI HITS MVIMI Keep that graat GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! THE FOLLOWING coaching positions are available at DeltonKellogg High School for lhe 1988-89 school year: Head Vanity Boys Basketball, Head Varsity Football, Head Vanity Boys Soccer. These positions are not accompanied by a teaching position at this time. Interested persons should apply as soon as possible in writing to: Randy Knowles, Athletic Director, Delton Kellogg High School, 327 N. Grove Street, Delton, Mi. 49046. For more information call (616)623-5151. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A proposal to landscape four downtown Hastings parking lots took a step forward Monday when lhe Hastings City Council ap­ proved a loan to the Downtown Development Authority to begin work on the project. The S14.826 loan will be used to hire the landscape architectural firm of M.C. Smith and Associates of East Grand Rapids to survey the area and begin preliminary designs of the sites. The four parking lots targeted for landscap­ ing include the lots behind Hastings Public Library and J.C. Penney along Court Street, and the lots behind the Moose Lodge and the former Elks Lodge off Apple Street. Loan funds will initially be used for survey work of lhe four lots to assess drainage pro­ blems and determine property line boundrics. Funds will also be used by M.C. Smith to begin preliminary designs for the four areas. Several council members and represen­ tatives of the DDA said Monday that the land­ scaped lots would greatly improve the ap­ pearance of downtown Hastings. “We also wanted to do a project that would be visible to the public and let lhe public know the Downtown Development Authority is working to enhance the downtown area," said DDA spokesman Richard Bcduhn. Construction is expected to begin in late summer, said Michael Smith, an official of the architectural firm. The first architectural designs are expected to be ready in time for the DDA's April 26 meeting, which will be held at 7 p.m. and is open to the public. Early cost estimates and options are also ex­ pected to be presented. M.C. Smith, which did the landscaping work in Fish Hatchery Park, has completed numerous downtown landscaping projects in several western Michigan cities. Smith said. The firm also expects to include a study of the rear facades of downtown buildings in connection with the parking lot modernization program. Other projects under consideration include improved street lighting and beautification on the new section of Apple Street in Hastings. The council approved the six percent loan on a 6-0 vote with First Ward Councilman Franklin Campbell and Kenneth Miller absent. In other council business on Monday, just one person came to the council meeting to speak on the subject of curbside trash removal. At the last meeting, the council announced it would hold an informal public meeting Monday to listen to citizen comments on curb­ side trash removal. Last spring, council voted to begin curbside pickup as a means of holding down the costs of waste disposal in the city. The program was approved on a onc-year trial basis at that time. Lois Roush, of 421 S. Washington St. asked that pickup at the rear of the house be resumed. "I’d like to have it restored so we don't have to put it out on the street," she said. "1 don't think it makes our city look very good, and I’d be willing to pay more if it's necessary." Mayor Pro-Tern David Jasperse said the council had received six letters or phone calls from local citizens expressing viewpoints. “Of the comments I have, it’s like four to two in favor (of curbside pickup)." he said. Despite comments that trash on the curbside is a hazard for wandering dogs, most people support the necessity of continuing it, Jasperse said. "The comment from Wade Shook said he likes the curbside pickup, doesn't like the dogs." Jasperse said. Second Ward Councilman Don Spencer suggested the council consider giving citizens the option of paying an additional fee to have their garbage picked up at the rear of the house. "I think wc should give the people an op­ tion if they want to pay more." he said. "I don't think the city should dictate. I think it should be between the contractor and the person." "1 think people should have an option like buying a car." Spencer said. But Jasperse said having an option would lessen the savings involved in moving to curb­ side removal. "The offering of an option defeats the pur­ pose of keeping the rates down for (Ken) Neal." Jasperse said. "The original into® was to save money. "1 don’t see an overwhelming support to end the curbside pickup." he said. "I don’t sec 50 people coming in and commenting. In­ stead. I sec a few people who didn’t comment last year saying they think it's a good idea.” Council members reminded Spencer, who is serving his first term on the council, that a provision was made last year to keep rear pickup for disabled citizens. Fourth Ward Councilwoman Esther Walton said few people had serious problems with carrying trash to the street, but many thought the appearance of garbage cans and bags on the curb took away from the city’s appearance. "The comments I see are not about the ser­ vice, but about the aesthetics of the city," she said. "They don’t like the loeks of it." Mayor Mary Lou Gray agreed with Walton's sentiments. "My personal preference is behind the house because it does look tacky with all the bags and cans," she said. "But I have to temper my feelings with the cost." Ken Neil, owner of Hastings Sanitary Ser­ vice. said returning to rear pickup would re­ quire him to hire two more employees and put one more truck into service. In the year since the front pickup began, Neil said his work crews have been able to work more efficiently. "Morale is better, the days are shorter and people are getting their vacation time.” he said. He added he's aware of problems with stray dogs scattering trash but said his crews are picking up remaining debris. "I think if you find any place where they go once or twice a week, things arc pretty clean," Neil said. Though the program has only been tried for one year. Neil said it’s been successful. "I had a lot of comments from people who said they don't want to go out to the curb, but after a while they saw that it worked,” he said. "1 think wc’vc given it a shot, it’s work­ ed. and I want to keep it.” “But 1 work for the city, and I want to do what lhe people want," Neil said. Aside from the public discussion, the coun­ cil took no further action in the matter. Delton Board of Education settle lawsuit by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A two-year-old lawsuit accusing the Delton Kellogg Board of Education of violating the Michigan Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act has been settled. In an out-of-court settlement reached earlier this month, the Delton board agreed to comply with the Open Meetings and Freedom of Information Acts. The board also agreed to pay Trustee Sylvia Forster $2,500. But Forster, who filed the suit before her election to the school board, said Wednesday she is appealing two of the six counts raised in the initial lawsuit Forster charges that the school district's administration violated the Campaign Financing Act which regulates the political activities of public employees, by using school personnel to campaign for political candidates and ballot issues. She also charges the district with violating standards of conduct under the act when Assistant Superintendent Dean McBeth negotiated teacher salaries while his wife, Carol, was employed as a teacher for the district "We’re waiting to see if lhe appeals court will say, yes, you have a case that should be heard," Forster said. "Then it would go back to circuit court for a hearing." A former school teacher, Forster said the settlement reached under the direction of Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming represents a victory for her. “If there had been nothing wrong, he would have thrown out those counts," she said. "Judge Deming ordered the school to abide by the Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Act" "The judge wouldn't have ordered them to abide by the law if they weren't breaking it," Forster said. Specifically Deming ordered the district not to hold closed workshops, Forster said. "They were having little meetings in places where the public couldn't get to them like small offices,’' she said. "There were no minutes kept, no notes, nothing." School Superintendent John Sanders was unavailable for comment Wednesday afternoon, but earlier he said the consent judgement issued by Deming means there was no wrongdoing by either party. Sanders added the district was paying the settlement at the recommendation of its insurance company. And last year he said the board had not held closed meetings and had no intent to violate the two acts. Forster first filed the lawsuit in September 1985 after she found out several people were on the district's payroll before the board had officially approved their hiring. In the initial lawsuit, Forster charged the school board and administration with up to 20 violations of the two acts. Violations included allegedly holding closed meetings, failing to post notices of meetings, not opening bids in open meetings and spending public funds without prior board approval. Trial had originally been scheduled for November 1986, but the date was set back to August 1987 after the school district changed lawyers, Forster said. A settlement was nearly reached in August, but Forster withdrew after her attorney, Edward Armen Jr., determined the written agreement prepared did not match the earlier oral settlement The case was set again for trial on March 14, but a settlement was reached beforehand,, Forster said. She said a trustee asked the superintendent about the case at the February board meeting. "The next day my lawyer got a phone call offering to settle," she said. "Somone on the board must have got upset and called the superintendent." "We never thought this would come to trial because when you make something public, usually they would stop doing what they were doing, but they didn't," she said. "They continued to violate them allegedly violate them - for two years, even after there were charges filed," Forster said. As of August 1987, Forster said she had spent some $7,000 in legal fees pursing the lawsuit. Under terms of the Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Act, she said, a person who wins a lawsuit under those acts is entitled to have their expenses reimbursed. But because she settled out of court, she said, she could not collect the full amount of tier expenses. No date has been set for lhe appeals court to hear Forster's appeal. "It may take a long time," she said. William Hefferan, standing next to a site drawing of a proposed mobile home park near Middleville, explains plans for the project at Monday's meeting of the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. Zoning chango, continued from 1 Roon and Dick Postcma, an engineer representing the Hcffcran firm, said the pre­ sent system would be adequate to service any additional demand from the mobile home park. Answering concerns about the lack of pro­ perty tax revenues from a mobile home park, Hefferan said the park would be asscsed the same as any commercial business, which is one-half of the assessed valuation. In answer to a guestion from one of the peo­ ple who attended the meeting, Hcfferon said the park probably would have separate sec­ tions for senior citizens with another section reserved for younger residents. This is an idea which has worked well in a similar park in Coopersville, he noted. Jim Gordon, chairman of the commission, said two questions the commission uses in determining zoning change requests are if the proposed change is a legitimate use of the land, and if the location proposed is ap­ propriate for that zone. The vote to recommend approval of the zoning change to the county commissioners came after about 15 minutes of deliberations. Anderson reported the application now goes to the Development Committee of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. That committee will review the material collected by the planning commission. Ander­ son will be asked to appear at a meeting with the committee to answer any questions they may have on the matter. The Development Committee will then make a recommendation to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Anderson will also appear before that panel to answer questions or offer explanations to any concerns that board may have about the material and information gathered by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Development Committee. The Board of Commissioners has four op­ tions when dealing with the application. They may approve it, approve it with changes, deny it, or ask the planning commission for more information, in which case, the commis­ sioners will be required to hold another public hearing. Barry County lakes, river on DNR contaminated list Several Barry County lakes and one river are on a list of contaminated water bodies which was recently released by lhe Michigan Department of Natural Resources. But DNR officials stress that the local contamination poses no threat to humans or wildlife, and that none should suffer recreational impairment. Barry County lakes on the list include Jor­ dan, Baker, Carter. Clear, Crooked, Duncan, Fine, Leach, Lower Crooked and Thornap­ ple, as well as the Thomapplc River. They are among 188 lakes and 753 river miles, out of some 36,000 river miles in the state. Most of the local lakes have been identified as having excessive weed growth and nutrient levels. This can be largely attributed to run­ off of lawn fertilizers, said Susan Benzie, en­ vironmental quality analyst at the Surface Water Quality Division of the DNR. The Thomapplc River was found to have excessive amounts of chlorine downstream from the Hastings Wastewater Treatment Plant. The chlorine contamination is not uni­ que to Hastings, said Peg Bostwick, an aquatic biolgist with the DNR's Land and Water Management Division. About 70 publicly owned treatment plants across the state were found to be discharging excessive chlorine into rivers, Bostwick said.. She said the lakes were studied as part of a lake water quality assessment required by the DNR. She had been working on this specific project since January, but added that some of the information had been on file for several years.. "It’s a statewide effort, pulling together data for one purpose," she said, explaining that data on most of the state's water bodies has been collected, but not for one report. Many of the Barry County lakes were not studied recently for this report, said Benzie. Baker, Carter, Clear and Lower Crooked lakes had not been surveyed since 1979, Crooked and Duncan since 1980, Leach since 1976 and Thomapplc Lake had not been ex­ amined since 1973, she said. Benzie added that this list is a draft of a preliminary list which will be finalized next year. Three separate lists were made from the master list, she said, and were divided accor­ ding to severity of contamination. None of the Barry County lakes was'on the short list, which had the worst contamination and highest priority as far as clean-up. Now, said Bostwick, DNR officials will develop strategies to control individual point source discharges. New milk-producing drug being tested KALAMAZOO, (AP) - Scientists at Upjohn Co. are in lhe late stages of testing a drug that could mean greener pastures for dairy farmers. The substance, known as BST, is bovine somatotropin, produced naturally by cows in the pituitary glands and one of several factors which regulate milk production. Scientists at Upjohn and three other U.S. pharmaceutical companies, Eli Lilly of Indianapolis, Monsanto of St. Louis and American Cyanamid of Montclair, NJ., have developed a way to duplicate the natural compound through genetic engineering. When the gene that prompts cows to produce BST is spliced into bacteria, the bacteria can then churn out BST. Scientists say a 30-ceat daily injection of the bacteria can increase a cow's milk production 15 to 25 percent with only a slight increase in appetite. Once large amounts of BST were available, studies were launched to determine the compound's safety and effectiveness. Before those studies began, the compound's safety to humans was determined and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine. It found lhe substance does not alter the milk's safety, nutrition or taste. Tests are now under way at Upjohn to determine long-term safety to cows. BST is expected to win FDA approval by 1991, opening up what could be a $300 million market. "It's a remarkable compound," said James Lauderdale, director of reproduction and growth physiology for Upjohn. "Dairymen will be able to make a choice," he said. “They can maintain production with fewer cows or increase production with the same or more cows.” A protein hormone, BST is not biologically active in humans, said Lauderdale. It is quickly broken down in the digestive system. He said BST is not even biologically active in cows when taken orally and must be given by injection. “BST is one of the safest potential product compounds ever to come along," Lauderdale said. Because BST is broken down so quickly, injections must be given daily. However, Upjohn and other companies are working on methods to keep lhe BST level elevated for longer periods of time. The potential increase in milk production from drug use, however, is also a potential problem. The United States currently has a surplus of milk and any product that increases milk production may only serve to keep the price of milk low. However, Maury Kaercher, a Kalamazoo County extension agent, said if the United States doesn't take advantage of the new technology, some other country will. "Some nation is going to lake advantage of it And if we don't, it will come back to haunt lhe American farmer,” he said. Birth Announcements IT’S A GIRL Kevin and Lucinda Kurr of Delton, March 28, 4 a.m., 8 lbs.. 14 ozs. David and Dena Jones of Middleville. March 30. 3:36 a.m.. 6 lbs., 11 ozs. Peter Hull and Marina Perez of Hastings. March 28. 6 lbs., 10 ozs. IT’S A BOY Barbara and Yancy Ayers of Middleville. 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The 1916 Ford roiled over before ooming to a rest upside dm off the sido of dm road, said Trooper Vance Hoskins. Both Cromer and a fitmentrr - who was not injured - were wearing seat beta, Botkint Mid. Hookies said high speeds were not a factor tn the accident, and no citations were issued. Devoted to tne the interests Interests oj of carry Barry bounty County since Since lobO 1856 uevotea Hastings VOLUME 133, I, NO. 15 ud crossed du catear line iron the path of a 1971 OWrypickap truck. tte tack, driven by deny L. Hensley, 43, of 1409 B. Sues id, Haatags. man unable so stop rod aeaek Jcwee headeu. Jonea, who was not heUeL was aol injured la the accident. Footy said. Beasley, who ms naariag a belu sought Ns owe Beatmam fcr minor tajoata. Both vehicle* eve totally destroyed to the era*, he said. ‘Gutsy* mother helps catch thief A wrosaa described by Michigan Stus Police st a "gutsy mother" was irotraroaaul la robbing die thief who broke iron her sea's Hastings home Mt woNl Shorty after 10 are. last Thsradsy, Betty Thcaaas was mtviag pest bar tea's hoane m 5900 Upson Rd, wbea dm sew a van patted iuBoat. As she itese paar, die noticed du mat coaroBoro Oro toero end put tnisiiMag into*, van. Mid SgL Robert Det! of die HastiaBiBM. ; Supecalag go oro waa roppoaed to be at the tease, the drove to bar tease around die corner nd calM bar daagtrorMlew - who told Thoron dm bcaue Mould bane teas empty. Theron rotrdud out of ter tone, acron Be way nd confronted Be mam who wee haling Be tat teaaa into Ns vatkOeRtad. She aarogM to atop the ddsC tat be sped away wMi ovar $400 la Ieoh ud fquip—ftnf hoRt. Howwvar, Thoaut caught the oil ltaaa,|taaatatatata, total Arroed wto that iaformeikm, mate police la tab etaekod the residence limed rot Ba bsgteration. bat tend dm rou ted aneat tn Oread Rapids. Wbea trough* etaekod his row addreoa.taroearowpolicacoroing.tM the area sad Ml tamale. Bat moopan located the tools in a garage Jun aomh of the Grand Rapids sdBen The accused teef returned to the mate on Mooday nd wro urtated and JaiM by sate troopers. Dell said die 33-year-old man, who has a prior criminal record, wu released on a $3,000 personal recognisance bond. His name is being witbeld pending arraignment ~ THURSDAY. THURSDAY. APRIL APRIL 7. 19887. 1988 price PRICE 25* Planning-zoning board sued by lake residents Local man cited after road accident A 62-yearnM nun wee chad by poMce ■ftrr । road accident (tat canted M^or dsasate to two wtecta lam want Floyd B. donee w« cited ta drtviM left of the ooaeer leas foilowtag te twooar ircteta m 2:15 pjt. Mm* 30 inHamhta. Trooper Greg Foaty of to MSdtigaa State Mice HaMtage Poet said that Jous. Of 13311 tallow School Rd., Hickory Conors, was driving aouh on South Broadway Aweaee nuirniiHut SatmBoad s*ae ho MM to noOteaeer la *» snail thud The usUtartta vehicle wan mopped in *e road sad yieidiag to northbound wunc, jhmjmml As laaea agprit-liii, hosaw ihessr, Hemmed oa Ma brakae and hapa Malta Italy ata. TteSttWlteWl «M4ta at Mos Banner Springing into sports— With the temperature inching toward the 80-degree mark Tuesday, area residents began to believe spring was more than a rumor. The temperatures brought Hastings’ six spring varsity sports teams outdoors in preparation of the teams’ respective openers next Tuesday. Pictured is a sliding Gary Parker during a Hastings baseball practice. For more information on the openers, turn inside. by Elaine Gilbert A lawsuit has been filed against the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission by a group of residents from Pleasant and Mud lakes who oppose construction of a 314-foot microwave cellular car telephone tower in the Delton area. FDed Monday in Fifth Circuit Court, the suit also names Michiana Metronet/Cellular One of Kalamazoo as a defendant and asks the court to void a special use permit the Commis­ sion approved so the company could build the tower. The complaint also asks the court to per­ manently block Michiana Metronct/Celluar One from constructing the tower at the ap­ proved location or to dismantle the structure if construction has started. No date for a court hearing on the case has been set. The tower is to be built on 8.26 acres, off Kingsbury Road in section 19 of Barry Township, near Pleasant Lake. The suit con­ tends at least 10 acres are required. A group of about 20 families have formed an unincorporated voluntary association call­ ed Pleasant and Mud Lakes Conservation Coalition to challenge the County Planning Local 138 and Hastings Mfg. at standstill; 150 jobs in jeopardy by Shelly Sulscr Negotiatons for a new contract at Hastings Manufacturing Company are deadlocked, and the company has announced it will move ’50 jobs out of Hastings if the United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 138 turns down the company's final proposal made nearly one month ago. Union President Patrick Loftus, however, said Wednesday that the final proposal will not be voted upon by union members because union officials agree with International Representative Steven Ayers that the proposal contains objectionable items. At a meeting in State Mediator Robert Io­ nian's office in Grand Rapids last week, Ayers refused to recommend a vote by the union on the concessionary package offered by the company. “We gave them our final proposal and the international representative said there were two issues in the proposal that would not allow him to take it to the members and recommend a vote,” Vice President of Employee Relations Monty “Joe” Bennett said Tuesday. Last week, the company agreed to make changes on their proposed two-tiered pay system and retiree health benefits in order to achieve a palatable solution, he said. Bennett said under the proposed pay system, “new hires" who start work making minimum wage would not reach parody with existing employees within the term of the pro­ posed five-year agreement. In the meeting March 29 where the two sides gathered in separate rooms, Bennett said the company agreed to change that provision to say new hires would reach parody in five years, whether it was in the period of the ex­ isting agreement or the following contract term. Currently, under a progressive wage scale, employees reach parody within about three years, a time period the company feels is too short. Bennett said. “We were willing to make the change that they would reach parody within five years,” Bennett said. "They said five years is too long but we had proposed a five year contract." He added that management has proposed that health benefits would be subject to change for retirees just as they do for working employees. “We’re saying health insurance changes from time to time. If the amount changed, so did the retirement benefits," Bennett said. In the company’s proposed informal change, managment would have frozen those benefit costs at the level they were when the person retired. "We felt if a person retires and their benefits were frozen at the level they had when the person retired, then that would fix our liability and insure we’d provide those benefits after retirement." Bennett said. "The international representative came back with objections to these proposals and we said we had not been authorized to make any more changes. At that point, we were at a standstill." Bennett said the company has reverted to its original final proposal and the changes are void because they were rejected. Now. the company’s board of directors plans to meet April 12 to discuss the next form of action. “Also on the agenda will be to discuss the utilization of our outlying facilities." Bennett said. “We’re going to be faced with trying to get our Yankton (South Dakota) and Canadian facilities more productive and we’re at a point Continued on page 12 Mrs. Adrounie, community leader, dies Funeral services were held Wednesday for 96-year-old Dorothy Adrounie. matriarch of the Barry County Republican Party and a longtime community leader. Mrs. Adrounie. a Hastings resident since 1923, died Saturday at Thornapple Manor where she had been a patient for about a month. Prior to that time, she had lived in­ dependently at her home, 126 S. Broadway. Among the many condolences received by her son, V. Harry Adrounie, b a letter from Vice President and Mrs. George Bush in p Mrs. Adrounie’s longtime efforts to ~-r her community and country. An immigrant from Turkey, one of Mrs. Adrounie’s most treasured experiences was serving her adopted country as an American goodwill ambassador to several countries behind the Iron Curtain, she once told a reporter. Mrs. Adrounie organized and founded the Barry County Republican Women’s Club and served as its president for 23 years. She also was a former chairman and vice chairman of the county Republican Party and was a presidential elector to the Republican National Convention. She also was a member of the Executive Committee of the Michigan Federation of Republican Women's Clubs. She served as president of the Hastings Women’s Club from 1956-58. She is credited with putting new life into that organization when it began to flounder in the 1950s. Listed in "Who’s Who in Politics." Mrs. Adrounie made friends with many notable politicians and was presented with many awards, including an engraved silver platter from the Republican Party and various cer­ tificates of appreciation for her devoted ser­ vice in political campaigns on behalf of George Romney. Richard Nixon and the Republican Party. in 1969. she was presented a "Community Leader of America” plaque for outstanding service to the community and slate. In a 1973 "In Focus" interview published in the Reminder. Mrs. Adrounie said that she relished challenges. "1 can take lots, and I have been struggling all my life. But my personal motto has always been give my best or not at all!'" she said in the article. Bom Sept. II. 1891 in Everret, Turkish Armenia, Mrs. Adrounie graduated from Na­ tional Schools in that country and then attend­ ed the American Girls Seminary, a private school in Tallas. for five years. She taught in Izmir, a city located on the Aegean Sea. and noted in the interview that she had always lov­ ed school and wanted to be a teacher. Mrs. Adrounie and her late husband. Dr. Haroutoune Assadoure Adrounie. met when she was a young girl in Turkey. They married in Battle Creek in 1910. Mn. Adrounie had come to America, prior to World War I. at the invitation of her brother who was concerned for her safety . Her husband, a hero to the Armenian people, tame to America to seek safety from the Turks. He worked for Dr. Kellogg in Battle Creek and later attended Medical School at the University of Illinois and interned at the Battle Creek Sanitarium. The Adrounies moved to Barry County when Dr. Adrounie husband established a medical practice in Lacey. They moved to Hastings in 1923. with Dr. Adrounie setting up practice in his home. He died February 1936. Also preceding Mrs. Adrounie in death was a daughter. Zabelle. in 1976. Mrs. Adrounie is survived by a son. V. Harry Adrounie of Hastings; three grandsons, one granddaughter, two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Kent G. Keller officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements were by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Foundation and Zoning Commission and Michiana Metro net. Attorney Stephen M. Wheeler of Kalamazoo, who represents the residents, charges in the suit that the Commission did not follow proper parliamentary procedure and violated the County Rural Zoning Enabl­ ing Act when it approved a special use permit for the tower at its Feb. 22 meeting. The suit, among other charges, also alleges that the Commission failed to properly deter­ mine and indicate that the application for the special use permit will be harmonious with and in accordance with the general and specific objectives of any Barry County development plan, regulation or guidelines. Some residents have told the Commission the proposed tower is not harmonious with the agricultural-residential nature of the land and that it would decrease their property values and possibly have a negative effect on wildlife in the area. James Gordon, chairman of the County Planning and Zoning Commission, said Tues­ day that the Commission “thoroughly looked at all factors deemed necessary and ap­ propriate for granting the special use permit. “We felt, except for one (member who voted against approving the permit), that the cellular tower met all the criteria,” he said. Even though the tower project is unpopular with the* Pleasant and Mud lakes residents, Gordon said the planning commission is “not in a position to make policy but must operate in the framework of the ordinance. “I feel we did everything appropriately,” he said. “All persons had an opportunity to be heard from and I felt comfortable about the county’s position as chairman.” Gordon also added that he had not had an opportunity to read the legal brief filed by the residents' attorney. A spokesman from Michiana Metronet/Cellular One said Wednesday that the district manager had not been served with the lawsuit yet and that the company would comment at a later date. The company's at­ torney had previously contended that the tower met all the criteria in the county ordinance. The lake residents’ suit also claims that the Commission failed to properly determine and indicate that the tower will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future uses, or to give special consideration to the issuing of a special use permit within an agricultural district to assure that such action will not be detrimental to existing or potential farming operations. Because of the Commission’s actions to ap­ prove the tower, the suit alleges the residents of the two lakes have been damaged “by the diminishment of their property values, im­ pairment of use and enjoyment of their pro­ perty. and derogation of the natural resources, environment and character of the general vicinity." The suit, which asks for a jury trial, re­ quests damages above $10,000 and seeks to award Pleasant and Mud Lakes Conservation Coalition costs, statutory interest and attorney fees, Shellenbarger children to be spotlighted at bandjam by Kathleen Scott If they are in the right mood, the mother of March of Dimes ambassadors Marty and Jessica Shellenbarger says they might just join in and perform along with numerous bands scheduled to appear at a special musical jamboree Sunday. This fourth annual, diy-long Moose fundraiser will feature eight or nine local bands, specializing in country western, rock or oldies tunes, which will perform from noon to 9 pjn. The Moose Lodge is located at 128 N. Michigan Ave. in Hastings. Marty and Jessica, the children of Mike and Cathy Shellenbarger of Hastings, are the ambassadors of the Central Lakeshore Chapter of the March of Dimes which covers a 13-county area. Their mother says it's not unusual for the youngsters (along with their younger sister, Colleen, 3,) to steal the spotlight in between bands and sing a song or two. Last month, while at a similar jamboree near Greenville, Marty, 7, sang "Honey Won’t You Open the Door." Jessica, 5, stirred the crowd into singing several Christmas carols with her. And not wanting to be outdone, Colleen took the stage after Jessica finished and did her own rendition of "This Old Man." Cathy says, to give variety, Marty sometimes also likes to sing "Old Time Rock and Roll," so he does both Country Western and rock, explains Cathy. Neither she nor her husband encourage the children to perform, they just like to be "hams" if they are in the right mood, she says. "I think this is the thing they look forward to the most, this jamboree in Hastings," says Cathy, adding that they see a lot of their friends from school at the fundraiser. Last year, they served as Barry County ambassadors and were at the jamboree on official duty. In years prior, Cathy says the family went for fun. "It's a really family-oriented day. There are a lot of kids there," she adds. "It’s an opportunity for the kids to go out and dance all day. They have so much fun." Last year, the Moose raised $2,000 for March of Dimes. Money is raised through auctions, raffles, bake sales, cakewalks and food sales. Cathy says the attendance has grown continually each year. The auction features toys and games for Continued on page 3 Jessica and Marly Shellenbarger will be part of the musical jamboree this Sunday at the Hasting Moose Lodge. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 7. 1988 Central students win Reading Month events Openings available for May art show LUNCH • DINNER • COCKTAILS Banquet Facilities Available Open for ... SUNDAY BRUNCH October thru Mother's Day For reservations call ... 948-4042 Center of South Jefferson b Court Street __ ■Xb Downtown Hastings ... South Jefferson STREET NEWS EVENTS 1. The Hastings Moose Lodge sponsors its’ an­ nual March of Dimes Band Jam this Sunday, April 10, starting at noon. Seven bands will play and numerous other events will take place throughout the day, all to benefit the March of Dimes. Join In the fun. 2. Egg Salad Week-April 4-10. Bring us an egg salad sandwich made from leftover easter eggs or show us another way to use them and get a $1.00 gift certificate. (Limit 10) Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival is looking for talent to play the annual Talent Show on April 22. Call 726-0554 for more information. Warm up your act at Bosley's and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate. 3. Antique Safe - You have until noon next Mon­ day to bid on the antique safe at the Hastings Fire Department. Don't miss this golden opportunity to acquire a great con­ versation piece for your family room ot den. Then, you can hire Smith House movers of Hastings to move It for you. Soyfood Appreciation Month - April. We need convincing. Bring ue a soyfood dish that tastes good and is nutritional and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) Daylight Savings Time and Spring Shopping. Take advantage of the extra hour of daylight and shop Downtown Hastings and South Jefferson Street. See the flowers in bloom, the buds on the trees and the smiles on our faces as you shop. Many stores are open late every night to serve you. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. International Twit Award Month - April. Twit means Tiresome Wit. Bring us your nomina­ tion for the most tiresome twit of 1988, along with an example of their wit and get a $2.00 gift certificate. Publicity Stunt Week - April 1-7. Do a publici­ ty stunt on South Jefferson promoting dona­ tions to your favorite charity. No, not yourself, a real charity. Be creative. We will match any donations you receive up to $25.00. (Limit 2) The May Art Show will be held on May 7. just in time for Mother’s Day shopping. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, this year’s show is shaping up to be a mix of beautiful art and fine hand-made crafts. Anyone wishing to secure a site for this year’s art show should call the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce for registration forms, 945-2454. The event will be held in the Community Center so come along rain or shine. Exchange Club seeks nominations Reading" contest in which 785 books were read by nine first through fourth-grade classes DK and Kindergarten classes were read to for over 301 hours by parents. The top three readers in each participating class were given prizes as well as the top class which was Mary Young's with over 200 books read in March. They were closely followed by Jean Beyer's and Dana Johnston’s classes. In addition, special prizes were awarded to the top 15 readers school-wide. These students were Jason Flohr with 39 books. Brandin Anderson with 34. Derek Johnson with 24, Jon Styf and Seth Doc tied at 23, Steve Storrs and Sarah Earls tied at 22. Charlie Cove at 21 books, Andy Hubbard at 18. Shannon Woodard with 17 books, Ed Christensen with 16 books, Stephanie Komody and Addie Englerth lied at 15 books. Holly Goggins at 14 arid Brian Hester at 13 books. Charles Doc. special reading teacher at Central, said that cooperation from teachers was "wonderful" and student enthusiams was "fantastic”. "We have encouraged reading and the love of books in a tremendous number of students," reinforced Mr. Doe. Do you know a person who deserves to be honored for outstanding volunteer service in the community? Such a map or woman exists in every community and, if not for this exclusive Ex­ change Club project, might never receive the honor and acclaim which he or she deserves. The woman who, without any fanfare, has, for years, taken disadvantaged children into her home - or the man who quietly and voluntarily has instructed handicapped persons in some skill or craft these are the kinds of wonder­ ful human beings which the Book of Golden Deeds is dedicated to honor. To nominate someone, please send a short biography outlining the persons ac­ complishments, along with your name, address and phone number to: Book of Golden Deeds. P.O. Box 236, Hastings. Ml 49058. Students In developmental kindergarten through second grade who took top honors In the reading contest Include (front row, from left) Amanda Hoke, Carl Coenen, Katherine Feldpausch, Card Snell, (second row) Christy Anderson, Stephanie Komondy, Amy Schiedel, Lisa Simon, (third row) Lauren Stineman, Robbie Swiatek, Josh Alderson, Steve Storrs, (fourth row) Megan King, Sarah Earts, Jon Styf and Derek Johnson. Kindergarteners not pictured include Katie Allerding, Tiffany Swift, Samantha Snow. Angie Miller, Deanna Popour, Matthew Peake and Kelly Snell. Tuition help offered to low income The stale of Michigan is in­ troducing a Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) for students under age 20 who will graduate from high school after April, 1988 and who are from lower-income families. TIP will cover tuition costs and mandatory fees for courses leading to a certificate or degree at a community col­ lege or courses which are transferrable to a four-year college. For more information and a mail-in card, see or call a counselor at Hastings High School. Baseball season opens tb.s week. Visit Dugout Sports Cards on South Jefferson and check out their collection. Stop at Bosley's and sing a baseball song, any baseball song, and get a pack of baseball cards and a $1.00 gift certificate. (Limit 20, all ages) 10. Brand's Photo on South Jefferson is holding Advanced Photography Ciasses starting on April 18. Stop and see them for details. 9. (Gift ccrtihcalM ar* limited to one porsoe par month and, unloa* •'•hanrlte stated, to those 18 or older.) Gov. James Blanchard and the Michigan Reading Association declared March as Reading Month. This is intended to be a special time when parents and teachers work together to encourage their children to read. Reading Month at Central Elementary school included such days as Button and Tshirt days. Bag Day. Dccorate-a-Door Day.and Read’ll Feed Day. In addition, the birthdays of famous writers such as Dr. Seuss and Robert Frost were celebrated with special contests and readings. Special days such as the first day of spring, the invention of the pencil with an eraser, the day buzzards return to Hinckley, Ohio, Na­ tional Goof-Off day and others were also celebrated. Three special events highlighted the month­ long celebration at Central. The first was the Earned Rcad-ln at which 135 students earned the right to reading, writing, treats and prizes by reading al least four books. The second was Family Reading Night. In­ stead of watching television, over 80 families at Central, with 160 children and 100 adults ranging from seven-month-old Angela Aizor to 94-year-old Grandpa Dunklec, participated in reading activities. The final event was a month-long "Race to 1-8OO-321-47O9 ’Rote effective 4/5/88 All CDs are FSUC or FDIC Insured up to St00,000 per client per depository Institution. AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK include, (front row, from left) Andy HUbbard, Brad Miller, Lisa Reynolds. Anthony Bolthouse, (second row) Shauna Golyar, Keri Schroeder, Heather Miller, Julie Krebs, (third row) Amy Boger, Sara Walker, Abel Johnston and Jeffery Bayne. Woodland News Clif Mattson married Evelyn Gleason of Wayland at the Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Petersburg, Fla., on March 4. Cliff and Evelyn are now al home in Woodland where he owns and operates the Woodland Centre, convenience store. Woodland United Methodist Women's Lenten fellowship, held last Wednesday mor­ ning. was attended by around 50 women. Isla DeVries, Woodland postmaster, played a piano prelude and special music for the ser­ vice. Betty Curtis welcomed ladies who at­ tended from all Lakewood area churches. Bet­ ty Patterson of Dorr spoke about love. A light breakfast followed the service. The breakfast tables were decorated with small baskets of silk flowers. Many Woodland people, including Rev. George Speaks, Rev. Ward Pierce. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Shoemaker, Doris Flessner and Cathy Lucas, were among those who attended the Lakewood Ministerial Area combined Good Friday service held at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa in the after­ noon. Special music was provided by Angela Henry. Rev. Robert Kersten of the Woodland and Welcome Comers United Methodist churches spoke. The Central Methodist organist, Chris Cunningham, was sup­ plemented by Jody Farman at the piano and Martin Vipond playing an electronic keyboard. Mr. and Mrs. Glendon Curtis, Lucy Classic and Douglas Curtis visited Mr. and Mrs. Tony Curtis in Jackson for Easter din­ ner. Glendon and Betty especially enjoyed by Catherine Lucas spending time with their granddaughter. Mallory, while they were at their son’s home. A beautiful arrangement of white gardenias and frecsias donated by Diana Williams in memory of her husband’s parents, LaFayette and Sophia Williams, was among the decorations in Kilpatrick United Brethren Church for the Easter sunrise and regular services. Rev. Duane Waller of the Woodbury United Brethren Church spoke at the sunrise service and Sandy Williams sang. Janet (Mrs. Ted) Offley had two emergen­ cy surgeries at Pennock Hospital last week. Her condition is now stabilizing, and she was able to enjoy Easter dinner. Wayne Offley also had surgery at Pennock Hospital last week. He will probably be there for at least another week. Mike Fry, who is a senior at Marion High School, spent spring break with his grand­ mother, Norma Stowell, last week. His parents. Pastor Don and Bonnie Carter Fry, and his sister, Andea, came to Woodland and had Easter dinner at the Stowell home? Tim, Frannie, Melissa and Justin Carter and Rodger and Nancy Stowell and sons, Greg, Darin and Brian also were at the Easter gathering at Perry and Norma’s new home on Jordan Road. Judge Richard Shuster of the 5th Circuit Court will speak at the Kilpatrick Church Adult Fellowship Saturday night. A potluck dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m., prior to the program. Anyone in the Woodland area who would like to hear Judge Shuster speak about the circuit court and the judicial system is welcome. 1. Little Bucky celebrates the Come See Me Festival (April 8-17) by having one of his More than one for a Dollar Sales this week. The Buck invites you to come and see his great specials every week in our Reminder ad. 2. Our Sentiment Shop features four different lines of religious greetings “■ . .or you to send on any occasion. “FAX the FACTS!” 3. Check your weight and b’aod pressure free at Bosley’s anytime. At 10* a copy, our copier is a big bargain. We offer: • the OlyFax 100 4. 5. QUOTE: "Status Quo. Latin for the mess we're in." — J eve Moorman Management trainee joins bank Robert E. Picking, president of the Hastings City Bank, has announced that Robert M. Hawkes has joined the staff of the bank as a management trainee. Hawkes comes to the bank from Bronson Woods Association in Kalamazoo, where he served as an assistant manager. After graduating from Parchment High School in 1983, he spent the next four years at Western Michigan University, where he was granted a bachelor of business administration with a major in finance. Among Hawkes interests arc hunting, fishing, football and golf. reduction. 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Legislative Coffee planned for Monday at County Seat • the OlyFax 725 Broadcasting. A high speed desktop facsimile transceive: with memory. Can store 40 pages of information and can be upgraded. Multiple-page documents can bo sent and received. Can transmit to another OlyFax 725 in 10 seconds The Olympia OlyFax Transceiver changes overnight delivery services Into transmissions that take place in minutes at far less than halt the cost. >A/mMr/nx 501 West State Street Hastings, M L 4 S$5J$ Robert M. Hawkes Marriage Licenses: Transceiver Phone 616-9-18-9637 Fax 616-948-9636 Peter Leach, 25. Hastings and Kelley Stark, 27. Caledonia. Jessis Marsh, Jr. 42. Brockton. Mass, and Linda Jackson. 29. Delton Sen. Jack Welborn and Rep. Robert Bender, (or Billie Hayes from Rep. Bender's office) will be at The County Scat Lounge on Monday. April 11 at 8 a.m. A representative from Delton Locomotive will also be on hand to answer any questions the public might have. The legislative coffee is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and the chamber encourages all Barry County residents to attend. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 7, 1988 — Page 3 Guilty plea cancelled, trial set A guilty plea for a man accused of drunken driving was cancelled last week after the man said he thought he was within the legal alcohol consumption limit Paul S. Gorodenski, 57, was scheduled to plead guilty in Barry County Circuit Court to a reduced charge of drunken driving, second offense, when Judge Hudson E. Deming adjourned the matter. Gorodenski, of Irons, told the court he thought he registered .10 percent on the preliminary breathalyzer test when he was stopped by Nashville Police last December. "I think I blew .10," Gorodenski said. "I can't remember, it was last December." Because a reading of .10 percent is the legal limit in Michigan, Deming ruled the matter would have to go to trial. "I can't accept this plea," Deming said. "This man hasn't done anything wrong" Gorodenski was driving on M-79 near Charlton Park Road on Dec. 13 when he was stopped by police. At the time, he told police he had had several beers in a bar in Nashville while on the way home from visiting his brother’s home in Woodland. "They said I weaved on the road," Gorodenski told the court last Wednesday. "I didn't think I weaved. I pulled off onto the shoulder to turn." According to the police report, Gorodenski registered .17 on the preliminary breathalyzer test. He was then taken to Pennock Hospital for a blood test, but because he is a borderline diabetic, technicians were unable to draw blood for the test Gorodenski was originally charged with drunken driving, third offense, and driving with a suspended license, second offense. The third offense charge is punishable by not less than one year, nor more than five years in prison, and not less than $500 nor more than $5,000 in fines. The driver’s license is also revoked. Under terms of the plea bargain worked out with the prosecutor's office, Gorodenski was to plead guilty to an added count of drunken driving, second offense, in exchange for the dismissal of the other charges. The second offense charge is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. Trial was set for May 9, and bond was continued. In other court business: An 18-year-old man charged with malicious destruction of a building was placed on a threc-year term of probation last week in circuit court LEGAL ISSUES fiy Richard H. Shaw Barry County Probate Judge The Michigan Legislature has recently adopted an anti-crime package which significantly affects the juvenile court. Essen­ tially, the bills provide for increased in­ carceration and penalties for juvenile of­ fenders rather than concentrating resources primarily on prevention, early intervention and diversion from crime. The legislation, from a policy point of view, appears to reflect the notion that society needs to "get tougher" on juvenile crime. Accordingly, under the new legislation, it is easier to try juveniles in adult courts and punish them in adult prisons. Some argue that the legislature's approach is the right one. particularly in dealing with juvenile crime in metropolitan areas. Others argue that we have recently doubled the number of adult prison beds and need to dou­ ble them again. Their solution is less in­ carceration and more resources spent on in­ tervention, prevention and rehabilitation. Regardless of the view you take, the legislature has made a major change in the focus of juvenile courts with this scries of anti-crime bills. LETTERS from our readers.... Protect animals with tattoos, says reader To the editor: I say "hurrah" to Michelle Mitchell of Bat­ tle Creek for challenging us all to reduce un­ wanted animals by spaying and neutering our own pets. Regardless of which side we take in the issue of the sale of unwanted pets for research. 1 am sure we all would do everything in our power to prevent it from happening to our own loving, trusting pets. This can be done by having your pets tatooed and registering the number with the National Dog Registry of Woodstock. New York. A recent AP ankle told about a tattooed dog stolen from its backyard and sold for research. Because of a registered tattoo the dog was not only saved from experimentation, but also relumed to its owner. These registering and tattooing services are available to everyone, even right here in Hastings. The charges are minimal when compared to the heartbreak suffered when you lose a pet and do not know where it is or what is happening to it. Try it! It could save the life of your pet. In addition to the actual tattooing of your pet. there arc tags, fence signs, window and bumper stickers available to notify everyone including would-be thieves that the animal is tattooed. Please feel free to call me if you would like any further information. Sincerely, Jo Beth Bridleman Hastings Phone, 945-4616 Voter tells why she was against school millage To the editor: I would like to tell you why 1 voted no in the recent Hastings schools millage election. First. I don’t like being threatened. When school officials say the kids can only go to school for five hours instead of six. that sounds quite dumb to me. When the kids are already there and the teachers are paid salary and not by the hour so how-does the school save money by cutting hours. To me that is wasting money. The second reason is when there are all the half days of school, it seems the school is spending needless money on bus drivers and gas. Thai'-’ because the school could have one or two whole days off instead of two to four halfdays. When the school learns to manage the money that it gets now. and then can't make it. I’ll think about voting yes. Norma Woodmansee Battle Creek. Ml 49017 Alternate punishments needed for lawbreakers To the editor: A recent TV news broadcast reported that the prisons arc overcrowded and some prisoners being released have committed felonies. Chuck Colson of Prison Fellowship states that there is no evidence that long term im­ prisonment deters crime. We need to find a better way to deal with law-breakers. Our system is often subject to indiscriminate and irrational sentencing; sometimes being unjust and hypocritical. Last week's Banner reported a young 18 year old man who had been arrested in December 1986 on charges of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle; then recently violated his probation by drinking at a party. Yes. these are punishable acts, but is prison the answer as was suggested in that report? Let's look at some alternative punishments which would not only save taxpayers money, but offer hope for offenders to find their right direction: reside in a half-way house and repay costs to families or state, house arrest, contract probation, deferred sentencing, suspended sentencing, alcohol and drug treat­ ment assigned and controlled and community service p.ngram. Prison life drives an inmate deeper into self­ rejection and he learns more about crime. The average annual cost in 1980 was $11,500 per inmate in prison which did not include con­ struction costs, lost taxes and welfare paymenu to inmates We need a facility here under proper leaderwhere offenders are counseled, offered job training, educational courses and Bible study. With a supporting team of concerned people to assist these offenders upon their release, we will see their lives taking on responsibility. The offenders' families need material to enable them to adjust and to en­ courage a new situation in their homes. The TV 60-minutes program showed us that handicapped people are now able to be employed, to travel, to be responsible for themselves in a way which was unheard of a few years ago. The ’rademark of “helpless and defeated" has been lifted from them. So. too, people who by making wrong choices have broken the law should not be doomed to die in a 9x5 cell hole and labeled “defeated". Only by caring people who would form a network to help in these situa­ tions can the prison population be reduced. While inmates have broken the laws of the state, all of us have violated God's laws. Who of us is higher or greater than his brother? Phyllis Sears, Volunteer Jail Ministry Judge Deming granted a motion to place Kenneth L. Lapham, of 253 Lesa Ave., Plainwell, on Holmes Youthful Trainee status for the offense. Reserved for young offenders with no previous criminal histoiy, the status grants the individual a period of probation. If completed successfully, the person's criminal act is deleted from his permanent record. Lapham was arrested Feb. 9 and charged with damaging the Sullivan House, located at 4004 McKibben Rd., in Orangeville Township, in March 1987. Malicious destruction of a building over $100 carries a maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or a $2,000 fine. Prior to granting the status, Deming said he was reluctant because of the seriousness of the damage done by Lapham and his codefendants. "My concern is the amount of the damage is very high - almost S4.000 done, not just by Mr. Lapham, but by all parties," Deming said. "The damage done has really put them at a severe hardship." But Lapham's attorney, Michael McPhillips, said Lapham has no previous record, was only a follower and was prepared to make restitution. "He hasn't tried to shirk his responsibility for this," McPhillips said. "He has admitted it to me. He hasn't contested any point in the proceedings. "He's a follower... but he has a good job, and he is prepared to pay for damages, as he knows he should." In his own defense, Lapham said he was sorry for his role in the damage. "It was wrong, and we shouldn't have done it," he said, "and I’d like the chance for Holmes Youthful Trainee Status." In addition to the threc-year term of probation, Deming ordered Lapham to pay $600 in court costs, $1,268 in restitution and perform 300 hours of community service. "I just don't understand how a young person such as you can get involved in such a destructive act," Deming said. "It's just beyond me. "But if you foul up and you violate any order of probation, then you'll be brought back here." Sunday bandjam, Continued from page 1 children, as well as various gifts for adults. Many of the auction items have been donated by local merchants. "The merchants really chip in a lot, too," she says. "It's a really neat community event" Cathy says the money raised goes toward education to help expectant mothers avoid preventable birth defects and for research of existing birth defects. Marty and Jessica are afflicted with Morquoio Synurome or dwarfism, a genetically transmitted birth defect, which has resulted in other health problems, especially for Marty. Despite their ailment, Cathy says they giggle, argue, cry and love to play just like other children. And as ambassadors, Marty and Jessica have often been in the spotlight, including a television commercial in which they were featured along with Lt. Gov. Martha Griffiths in January. Bands scheduled to play Sunday include Country Harvest (host band) at 1 p.m., Rocky James and Stillwater at 2 p.m.. Free Flight at 3 p.m., Country Comfort at 4 p.m.. Country Gentlemen at 5 p.m., Echo at b p.m. and Sundowns at 7 p.m. County surveyor seeking reelection Barry County surveyor James King is seeking re-election to another four year term in office, Deputy County Clerk Nancy Boersma said Tuesday. Boersma said King has paid $100 in lieu of filing petitions for a nomination to the post in the August primary election. The office of surveyor is just one of a number of county posts that will be open December 31 but few citizens have an­ nounced intent to enter the race which will be decided in November. Those who have announced candidacy are: Assistant Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley for Barry County pro­ secutor; Boersma for Barry County Clerk; Barry County Probate Court Judge Richard Shaw for a new term in that seat; Delta Township Attorney Thomas Eveland for Barry County Cir­ cuit Court judge and Barry County Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer for a second four-year term in that office. Boersma said three individuals have filed statements of organization with the Barry County Clerk’s office to run for township seats. Theodora Soya hopes to clinch the clerk seat in Baltimore Township, replacing Elaine Alward who chose not to seek re-election. Also in Baltimore Township, incum­ bent trustee Ken Grenata plans to remain on the board another four years if he is re-elected and Duane Bump of Woodland Township has filed a state­ ment of organization to run for trustee. Deadline to file petitions for candidacy at the Barry County Courthouse is 4 p.m. May 31. Two defendants arrested in Oct. 1 drug bust plead guility to several charges Two defendants arrested in the roundup of 25 alleged drug offenders last October pleaded guilty last week in Barry County Circuit Court to several charges. Meanwhile trial was set for two more defendants arrested in that early-morning raid. Charges of selling cocaine were dismissed for a 19-yecr-old Hastings man who pleaded guilty to several offenses involving marijuana In a plea-bargain arranged through the prosecutor’s office, Jeffrey Pederson, of 1125 Ogimas, pleaded guilty to two counts of delivery of marijuana, each a four-year felony offense. Additionally, Pederson pleaded guilty to an habitual offender charge that he had previously been arrested on a drug offense. He could receive up to eight additional years on the habitual offender charge. In exchange for the guilty pleas, the prosecutor's office dropped a charge of selling cocaine. That charge carried a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Pederson told the court last Wednesday he sold marijuana on two seperate occassions last August and September to an undercover police officer. In the first incident, he met the officer in Tyden Park, and she asked him if he could get some marijuana for her. "I was driving through the park, and (the officer) waved me over, aid she asked if I had any 'smokes'," he said. "I said no, but Td go see if I could get some. "Then I gave it to her at Felpausch (parking lot), and we smoked some." The second incident was the same as the first, be testified. Pederson said he received $40 on both occasions and did not make a profit on the sale in either instance. Sentencing wu set for April 27, and bond wu continued. entrapment hearing. Miller's attorney, David Tripp, asked Shuster in February to disqualify himself. Shuster granted the motion, and turned the matter over to Judge Hudson E. Deming. Miller remains lodged in the Barry County Jail. A trial date of May 9 was set in the case of a Hastings man accused of arranging a cocaine sale to an undercover police officer. Steven Edger, of 404 E. State St, will face charges of delivery of cocaine and conspiracy to deliver cocaine. The first offense carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Edger, 35, was one of the 25 people arrested in the county on drug charges last October. Initially charged with selling cocaine, the charges were dropped in October by the prosecutor's office after a district court judge found insufficient evidence to bind him over to trial. He was charged again in January after his co-defendant, Sonja Runer, agreed to testify against Edger as part of her plea agreement with the prosecutor. Bond was continued in the matter. In a related case, a trial date of May 9 wu set for a man accused of issuing a death threat to Edger’s co-defendant Thomas R. Sheridan, of 1111 E. Center Rd., Hastings, will face charges of extortion and obstruction of justice next month in court He was arrested Jan. 30 after he allegedly threatened Runer, who wu scheduled to testify at Edger’s preliminary exam the next day. Sheridan, 34, pleaded no contest in March, and automatic not-guilty pleas were entered on his behalf by the court The extortion charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison or $10,000 in fines. The obstruction of justic charge has a maximum penalty of five years and/or $10,000. He remains free on bond. And a non-jury trial before Judge Deming was set for April 11 for a Hastings man accused of selling marijuana to an undercover police officer. James J. Dailey, 33, of 1106 Coats Grove Rd., stood mute on March 29 to charges of delivery of marijuana in December and to an habitual offender charge in January. The delivery charge is a four-year felony offense. He was arrested on Oct. I and charged with selling the drug to an undercover police officer. In February, Judge Shuster denied a motion that Dailey was entrapped by the undercover officer who allegedly bought marijuana from him. Because Shuster heard testimony connected with the case during the hearing, Dailey's defense attorney, David Tripp, asked Shuster to disqualify himself from the trial. Dailey remains lodged on another matter in Barry County Jail. Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Thursday through Saturday Lower Peninsula A chance of showers Thursday. Partly cloudy Friday and Saturday. Highs mid-40s to mid-50s. Lows in the 30s Upper Peninsula A chance of rain and snow showers mainly east half Thursday. Partly cloudy Friday and Saturday. Highs in the 40s. Lows in the upper 20s to mid-30s. In other court business: A 24-year-old Hastings man pleaded guilty on March 29 to attempted delivery of cocaine last fall. Originally charged with selling cocaine to an undercover police officer iu June 1987, John Miller pleaded guilty to the five-year offense of attempted delivery as part of a plea agreement, Miller, of 3100 Tillotson Lake Rd., was scheduled for a pretrial hearing last week, but pleaded guilty to the lesser offense after reaching the plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. Miller told the court he got cocaine for the officer because his friend, who formerly had dealt with the officer, had recently died. "She wanted to get some cocaine. My friend died, and she was buying off him," he said. "I didn't want to go get it for her, but I did. "I did give it to her," he said. "I'm sorry I did it, but I did it "I felt that if I got it for her, she would feel better about Matt Webb's death," Miller said. "That’s a lie. It doesn't make you feel better - only for a short time, and then you feel worse." Sentencing was set for April 13 in circuit court Miller's case had originally been assigned to Judge Richard M. Shuster, but after Shuster heard testimony during an PUBLIC OPINION: Should 65 mph limit stay? John Price Frederick Fuhr Debra Young Juanita Shovan Shirley Kelsey Ron Moore Prairieville man charged with attack A Prairieville Township man will face multiple charges after allegedly striking his wife and threatening his nephew with a butcher kni fe last week. Richard C. Davidson, of 8180 Milo Rd., was taken to Barry County Jail last week after a heated argument led to the incident According to Michigan State Police, Michelle Davidson, 27, and a nephew, David Elton Jr., 18, were at home eating dinner about 5:30 p.m. Friday when Richard arrived home. After a short argument, Davidson allegedly hit his wife in the face and began to choke her, said Sgt Robert Dell of the Hastings Post. Elton picked up a broom and ordered Davidson to leave his wife alone. Davidson then grabbed an 8-inch butcher knife and went for Elton, Dell said. Davidson allegedly chased Elton out of the Question: In April of 1987 Congress enacted the 65 mile per hour speed limit. Now, with 40 of the 48 continental states having 65 mph speed limits, the National Highway Traffic Safety Association has an­ nounced some surprising statistics in regards to highway fatalities. The NHTSA says as many as 500 lives, or an estimated 46 percent increase, have been lost since the speed limit was raised. Our question is, in view of those statistics, do you think the speed limited should be lowered back to 55? John Price, Hastings: "Yes. I think so. Because the people who are getting killed would do it (speed) anyway. That’s their choice. Maybe the 55 speed limit would en­ courage the marginal driver to slow down. We should do it first for oil conservation because though times are good are good, it doesn't mean we have to splurge and waste gas." Continued on page 12 Banner Hastings s-------------------------------------- r Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michiaan 49058 Vol. 133, Nn 14- Thursday, April 7,1988 Subscription Rates: $13.00 per year in Barry County; $15.00 per year in adjoining counties; and $16.50 per year elsewhere. Juanita Shovan, Hastings: fine just the way it is.” 1 mink it is Debra Young, Hastings: "Yes, I just feel safer when they go 55. Besides, if you put the speed limit at 55, they will just go 75. ..If you put it at 55, maybe they will stay at 65.” Frederick Fuhr, Hastings: "I think they (the NHTSA) is way off on their 46 percent. I don't believe that. I think 65 mph is okay, it always used to be that way.” Ron Moore, Hastings: "I think it should stay at 65. On the highway, people drive too slowly as it is. You have to get where you’re going and 55 is too slow sometimes." Shirley Kelsey, Hastings: "It probably should be lowered, but I don't know it they'd pay attention. There arc pros and cons to both sides. People who drive a lot would be slowed down by 55, but there are the people who would misuse 65." Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 7. 1988 Dorothy K. Adrounie Charlotte M. Lapo Sena L. French NASHVILLE - Sena L. French, 84, of 434 S. Main Street, Nashville, passed away Friday evening, April 1, 1988 at the home of her daughter in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Mrs. French was born on October 5,1903 in Nashville, Michigan, the daughter of George and Anna (Dowling) Gribbin. She was raised in Nashville and attended the schools there. She went on to attend Western Michigan Universi­ ty, recieving a bachelors and masters in accounting. She was married to Gordon French. She taught school in several Michigan High schools and at Bay City Junior College. After returning to Nashville, she and her husband owned and operated F & F Real Estate for several years. She was a member of the Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church, a trustee; the Womens Church Guild and a member of the Pennock Hospital Guild. Mrs. French is survived by three daughters, Joalda Kittrack of Hinkley, ILL., Ellen Washington of Dearborn Heights., Sallye McLean of Nashville; 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband, Gordon in 1965 and a daughter, Anne Stark. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 5, 1988 at the family residence in Nashville with Rev. Wayne C. Olmstead officiating. Burial was at the Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. LAKE ODESSA - Charlotte M. Lapo. 75, of Lake Odessa, died Monday, April 4, 1988 at the Ionia County Memorial Hospital after an illness of several years. Mrs. Lapo was bom in Ionia on July 11, 1912, the daughter of Frank and Katherine (Kalkofen) Abfalter. She graduated from St Peter and Paul Academy in Ionia. She was married to Raymond Lapo in 1925. They operated a farm and farm equipment and automobile sales in Lake Odessa, retiring in 1974 due to health reasons. She was Chairman of the Red Cross Blood Mobile Drive in Lake Odessa for 38 years and was active in Ionia County Red Cross Chapter including being director for over 30 years. She was an early member of the Ionia County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and served as auxiliary president. She was a member of the Board of Ionia County Memorial Hospital Foundation and served as a member of the Ionia County Library Board for eight years. Mrs. Lapo is survived by a sister, Mrs. Fred (Mary) Thwaites of Ionia; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond on July 3,1976; her parents, and two sisters, Enola and Dorothea. Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, April 7, at St Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa, with the Rev. James Bozung officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Ambulance or the Ionia Area Hospice. Funeral Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. igg] ATTEND Si:i<M( IS HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship II a m.; Evening GRACE LUTHERAN Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise CHURCH. 239 E. North Si.. Gathering 7 p.m. Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 945-9414. Sunday. April 10 - 8:45 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. David D. I Church school, all ages. 10:00 Garrett. Phone 948-2229 Par Family worship, church council. I Monday. April 11 - 7:00 Bd. of sonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a Stewardship. Tuesday, April 12 member. 9:30 t.m. Sunday 9:30 Wordwatchers. 4:00 Acolyte School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Ser­ Training. 7:00 Christian Caregiv­ vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; ing. Wednesday, April 13 - 9:30 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. Family Class. 7:00 Stephen Sup­ port. 7:30 SCS Staff. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Corner of Broadway and Center, in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir. 9 p.m. Church School and Adult Education, 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7 p.m. Call for informa­ tion about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group and other activities. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings Michigan, G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. Feb. 28 - 9:30 and 11:00 Mor­ ning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 ser­ vice over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 Church School classes fo: all ages. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room. 11:30 Children's Church. 5:30 Confir­ mation Class in the Dining Room. 6: 30 Junior High Youth, 6:30 Senior High Youth. Wednesday. March 2 - 1:00 Circle 4, at the home of Hazel Hildebrandt, 1:30 Circle 3. at the home of Jean Fin­ nic. 6:30 Choir Robe Committee. 7: 30 Circle 5. at the home of Marilyn Outer. 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Thursday, March 3 - 9:30 Circle 2. in the Lounge. Fri­ day. March 4 - 9:30 World Day of Prayer in Sanctuary. SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School, 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings, MI 49058 Nor­ man Herron, Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948^201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day, Worship 10 a.m., Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor, 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour, 6:00 (Elem. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams al 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB club for boys. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Barfield Church, Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 948-8001. Kenneth W. Gamer, Pastor. James R. Barren. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night, 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall), Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to II a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH, 1302 S. Hanover. Hastings. Leonard Davis. Pastor. Ph. 948-2256 or 945-9429. Sun­ day: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.. Youth 5 p.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m. Nursery for all services. Wednes­ day: CYC 6:45 p.m., prayer and Bible study 7 p.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South al M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Schooi: 11 a.tn. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Delton Area The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHA»**.CY Complete Prescript!).. . HASTINGS SAVINGS Al C AN ASSOCIATION Hatting* and Lake Odotta COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285. SLunday School al 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service al 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DO.STER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Rev. Donald Jansen, Pastor. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning wor­ ship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Insurance for your Lite. Home. Business and Car WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hnling. — HoUvIlU FLEXFAI INCORPORATED ol Hasting! NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Mamba. F.O.IC. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch, Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS - Dorothy K. Adrounie, 96, of 126 S. Broadway, passed away Saturday, April 2, 1988 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Adrounie was born on September 11, 1891 in Everret, Turkey. In 1909 she moved to Battle Creek. In June 1910 she married Haurtoune A. Adrounie. They moved to Hastings in 1923. Dr. Adrounie passed awa) in March 1936. She was a member of the Barry County Republican Women’s Club as president for 23 years; chairman and vice chairman of the coun­ ty Republican party; president elector to the National Convention of the Republican Party, former president of the Hastings Women’s Club; a member of the First Presbyterian Church and Circle 3. In addition to her husband a daughter, Zabelle prededed her in death in 1976. Mrs. Adrounie is survived by a son, V. Harry Adrounie of Hastings; three grandsons; one granddaughter; two great grandchildren; sever­ al nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 5, 1988 at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kent G. Keller officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Foundation. Kathleen B. Jordan LAKE ODESSA - Kathleen B. Jordan, 80, of Lake Odessa, died Tuesday, April 5,1988 at Lowell Medical Center. Mrs. Jordan was bom on September 22, 1907, in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Walter and Nora (Dell) Tasker. She was married to J. Ralph Jordan on April 4, 1926 in Lake Odessa. She attended the West Berlin Wesleyan Church and was a member of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Jordan is survived by her husband, Ralph and a brother, Louis Tasker of Grand Ledge. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 9, at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with the Rev. Kenneth Hill officiating. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery. Kenneth D. Erickson NASHVILLE - Kenneth D. Erickson, 51, of 6334 Thornapple Lake Rd., Nashville died Tuesday, April 5, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Arrangements are pending at the Vogt Chapel Wren Funeral Homes, Nashville. Lowell J. Whittemore Mr. Lowell J. Whittemore, 78, of 528 E. Grant Street, Hastings died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 3,1988 at the Provincial House. Mr. Whittemore was bom on February 26, 1910, in Rutland Township, Barry County, the son of Charles and Ermina (Erway) Whittemore. He was raised in Rutland Township and attended the Otis School and graduated from Hastings High School. He was married to Isadore Pranshka, that marriage ending in divorce. He later married Myrtle (Craven) Belson on August 23, 1958. Hewas a lifelong Barry County resident, resid­ ing at his present address for over 30 years. Mr. Whittemore was employed atE.W’. Bliss Company for 12 years, retiring in 1974. Previ­ ous employment included fanning, carpentry work, Delton Schools and manufacturing companies in Battle Creek. He was a member of the Hastings Senior Citizens. Mr. Whittemore is survived by his wife, Myile; son, Roger Whittemore of Banfield; daughter, Sandra Freese of Hastings; step-son, John Belson of Grand Blanc; step-daughter, Betty Haraburda of Middleville; seven grand­ children; one great grandchild; two sisters, Gena Brown of Hickory Corners and Katie Schricker of Plainwell; brother Russell Whitte­ more of Lakeland, Florida. Preceding him in death was a sister Floy Bechtel. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 6, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Rev. Willard H. Curtis offi­ ciating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Legal Notices Joseph T. Palazzolo WAYLAND - Joseph T. Palazzolo, 64 of Wayland died Sunday April 3, 1988 at Butter­ worth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Palazzolo was bom on December 25, 1923 in Grand Rapids, the son of Vincent and Josephine (Mazzola) Palazzolo. He was married to Joyce L. Champion on August 9, 1947. Mr. Palazoolo was employed at the Parker Motor Freight as a truck driver. He was a WWII Veteran in Army. He received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. He was a member of the VFW Creston Post in Grand Rapids, Knights ofColumbus, the Kala­ mazoo Diocese and the Sts. Cyril and Metho­ dius Church. Mr. Palazzolo is survived by his wife, Joyce L. Palazzolo; his children, Terry and Susan Palazzolo, Nancy and Gerald Lipscomb, Joan and Robert Hermenitt and Cindy and Michael Stevens all of Middleville; nine g' andchildren; four step-grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Jose­ phine Palazzolo of Grand Rapids; two sisters; five brothers; several nieces and nephews. Rosary was held 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. The Funeral Mass was held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 6 at the Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, Gun Lake with Rev. Father Charles Fischer as Celebrant Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Robert B. Mackinder DOWLING - Robert B. Mackinder of 3285 E. Dowling Road, Hastings, died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 30,1988 at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. Mr. Mackinder was born on October 10, 1909 in Battle Creek, the son of Charles and Nicena (Miller) Mackinder. He was raised in the Dowling area and attended the Barney Mills School. He graduated in 1928 from Hast­ ings High School. He was married to Lucille S. Smith on July 18, 1934. Mr. Mackinder was employed at Clark Equipment in Battle Creek for 10 years, engaged in farming for many years, retiring in 1972. He had been previously employed by Oliver Equipment Company, Eaton Manufac­ turing Company and the former Gackley Furnace Company in Hastings. He was a member of the Nashville Baptist Church. Mr. Mackinder is survived by his wife, Lucille; son, Robert C. Mackinder of Iron­ wood; three grandchildren; and a sister Flor­ ence Doblee of Long Beach, California. Funeral services were held Monday, April 4, 1988 at the Nashville Baptist Church with the Rev. Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Baptist Church or the Emphysema Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ' FORCLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE • Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by WILLIAM J. ALLEN and LINDA F. ALLEN his wife, of ’he City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagors, to BURLINGAME CO. a Michigan corporation. Mortgage dated the 14th day of Moy. A.D. 1986. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry ond State ol Michigan, on the 15th day of May A D. 1987, in Liber 450 of Barry Courty Records, on page 989, which said mortgage was thereafter assigned to Union Mortgage Company. Inc., by various mesne assignments, the final assignment dated March 1. 1988 and recorded on March 7. 1988 in the office of Register of Deeds in Liber 463 for said County af Barry County Records, on page 274, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Seven Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen and 92/100 Dollars ($7,316.92). And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, ond pursuant to the statute of tho State of Michigan in such cose made ond pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, tho 5th day of May. A.D. 1988. ot 11:00 o'clock a.m said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mortqoae. or so much thereof as may bo necessary to pay the amount due. os aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 14.13 percent (14.13%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum of sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to pro­ tect its interest in the premises. Which said premises ore described as follows: All of that cer­ tain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Hastings in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows, to wit: Lot 103, of the plat ol HASTINGS HEIGHTS, accor­ ding to the recorded plot thereof, also commenc­ ing at the Northeast comer of said Lot 103, thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes East 20 feet, thence South 1 degree West 100 feet, thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes West 20 feet, thence North 1 degree East 100 feet to the place of beginning, be­ ing a part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 8. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Hostings Township, Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be six months from tho date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED: March 24. 1988 JACK F. GARDNER ATTORNEY - SUITE 205 24800 NORTHWESTERN HWY. SOUTHFIELD. MICHIGAN 48075 (313) 352-7020 UNION MORTGAGE COMPANY. INC. (4/21) For Local Advertising Buys & Sells...try The Hastings Banner 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hastings "Pretcripliont” • t IB S. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. M.chigon Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Banficld Sunday School 9 a.m ; Banficld Worship 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel Sunday School 9: 30; Country Chapel Worship 10: 30. State of Mlchfean Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE INDEPENDENT PROBATE File No. 88-19913-IE Estate ol MARGARET MALINDA BULL, Deceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: including Dorothy (Wolf) Brisbane whose address and whereabouts ore unknown: Your interest in the estale may bo barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 8402 Wolf Rood. Bellevue. Ml 49021 died 2/9/88. An instrument dated 3/20/85 has been admitted os the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be barred unless presented within four months of the date of publication of this notice, or four months after the claim becomes due. whichever is later. Claims must be presented to 'he independent personal representative: Vivian Elaine Ellis, 206 Gregg Drive. Battle Creek, Michigan 49017. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. This estate is not being supervised by the Pro­ bote Court. Any interested party may file a written petition with the Calhoun County Probate Court located at 3)5 W. Green St., Marshall, Ml 49068, and with the independent personal represen­ tative, objecting to the appointment ond to the ad­ mission of the decedent s Will to probate. Jeffrey A. Schubel (P27390) 68 E. Michigan Ave. Battle Creek, Ml 49017 968-6146 (4/7) RaX is NOW serving Breakfast Monday - Saturday 6 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Sunday 7 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Rosalie A. Karpinski MIDDLEVILLE - Rosalie A. Karpinski, 71 of Middleville died Tuesday, April 5, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Karpinski was bom on November 15, 1916 at Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the daughter of Louis and Thresa (Kausch) Marrin. She was married to Roman Karpinski on January 5, 1946. Mrs. Karpinski is survived by her husband, Roman Karpinski; one son, Roman Mike Karpinski of Wyoming; one daughter, Mrs. Elgie (Paula) Walters of Middleville; four grandchildren; two step-sisters, Mrs. Carl (Eva) Hula of Hastings and Sister Catherine Strumberger of Kalamazoo; one step-sister-in­ law, Mrs. Alice Strumberger of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. The Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday April 6 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Funeral Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 7 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia with Rev. Father James Cusack as Celebrant. Burial will be at Ml Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middlevile. • Breakfast Platter (Includes Choice of Over Easy or Scrambled Eggs and Choice of Bacon, Sausage or Ham, Hashbrowns & Toast) NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK APRIL 17-23 • Homemade Hashbrowns • French Toast • Cold Cereal • Sunrise Sandwich (Eggs, Cheese and Bacon, Sausage or Ham) EDEE FICEE THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER BOSLEY PHARMACY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Barry on Proposed Variance Permits Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing on April 19. 1988 at 7.30 p.m. in the County Commissioner's Room. 117 S. Broadway. Hostings. Michigan. Case No. V-l-88 Donald D. Russell, applicant. Gary Biermacher. property owner At this hearing, the following property, which lies generally on 6545 N. Middleville Rd., Mid­ dleville, will be considered os tho site for a front and side yard solbark variance. Lot 7. Schnurr Plot. Section 9. Thornoppie Twp. All of the above described property is located in Barry County. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views upon o variance request either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any physically disabled persons requiring barrier-free accomodations in order to participate in the hearings, should contact the County Coor­ dinators Office at 948-4312. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by Zoning Board of Appeals members the day ol the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact ’ho Planning Office. The variance applications are available for public inspections al the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 117 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m - Monday thru Friday. Please call tho Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Norvol E. Thaler, Barry County Clerk (4/7) 911 W. State St. ... in Hastings coffee REFILLS Rax FAST FOOD WITH STYLE' �The Hastings Banner — Thursday April 7, 1988 — Page 5 Battle Creek Regional Center Division of Continuing Education NEW SPRING CLASSES in HASTINGS GHUM/315/Human Communication Shultz-LaJoye announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Donald Shultz of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Barbara Marie, to Jeffery Thomas LaJoye, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin LaJoye. Barbara is a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School and is presently employed at T.S.I. in Grand Rapids. Jeffery is also a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School and is presently in the Navy in Virginia. A March 18, 1989 wedding is planned. Cottinghams to observe 25th wedding anniversary Stephen and Kevin Nottingham are pleased to announce their parents’ Sth wedding an­ niversary. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Nottingham were married April 6, 1963 in the Cloverdale Evangelical United Brethren Church. A celebration will be held in their honor in the Prairieville Township Hall on April 9, from 2-4 p.m. No gifts, please. Jordan-Swank announce engagement Ford-Peters announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence (Beverly) Jordan of Hastings arc proud to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Tamela K.. to Steven E. Swank, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary (Charlene) Swank of Hastings. Tami is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently attending Kellogg Community College for drafting and design. Steve is a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School. Both arc presently employed at In­ dustrial Park Rebuild in Battle Creek. A July 30 wedding is being planned. Linda K. and Russell E. Ford of Hickory Comers, and Shirley A. and Frederick Peters of Richland arc announcing the engagement of their children, Kellie J. Ford. Hickory Cor­ ners, and Stephen F. Peters, Richland. The bride-elect, a graduate of Gull Lake High School and Kalamazoo Valley Com­ munity College, is a certified medical assis­ tant with Dr. Frank Harrell, the prospective bridegroom is a graduate of Gull Lake High School and attends Western Michigan Univer­ sity. He is employed with Harding's Market. The couple plans a July 9 wedding. Portnoy-Kelley announce engagement Kristine Ann Portnoy and Dale Allen Kelley of Hastings have announced their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Martin James Portnoy of Chicago, and Ellen Portnoy of Huntington Woods. Portnoy graduated from Notre Dame High School and from Michigan State University with a degree in journalism. She is currently employed by Tower-Borner Publishing. Inc. as associate editor of HazMat World. Kelley is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Kelley of Hastings. The bridegroom-elect graduated from Hastings High School and from Michigan State University with a degree in microbiology. He is currently employed by the University of Chicago as a laboratory technician in the department of pathology. The wedding is planned for August 21 in Chicago. Carl Heise to celebrate his 95th birthday April 17 Ranger-Harrington announce engagement Matelski-Lancaster announce engagement Mrs. Helen Matelski of Gaylord, is proud to announce the engagement of her daughter. Cynthia, also the daughter of the late Joseph Matelski, to Phillip Lancaster, son of Mr. Raymond Lancaster of Hastings and Mrs. Mary Wagner of Elkhart. Ind. Cindy is a 1978 graduate of Gaylord St. Mary's High School and 1982 graduate of Central Michigan University with a degree in dietetics. She is currently working as the registered dietician at Pennock Hospital for HDS Services. Phil is a 1974 graduate of Nagaunee High School and is currently employed by Renner Ford of Hastings as parts/servicc manager. A July 16 wedding being planned. Clark-Ockerman announce engagement Barbara Clark of 220 Short Street wishes to announce her engagement to Merle Ockerman of 7930 96th Street. Caledonia. Wedding plans are being made for the near future. Mike and Sally Ranger of Carson City arc proud to : nnounce the wedding engagement of Tammy Lynn Ranger to Kevin W. Harrington. Tammy is the daughter of Mike Ranger and the late Bernice Ranger. Kevin is the son of Ken and Mary Harr­ ington of Lake Odessa. A fall wedding is being planned. Krystiniak-Daniel united in marriage In the tiny village of Honinau. Austria, San­ dra L. Daniel and Peter P. Krystiniak ex­ changed wedding vows on April 6. The atten­ dants. Becky DeWitt. Sandy Grover and Ted DeWitt of Coopersville, and Siegfred Gailda of Vienna, Austria, are friends and co­ workers of the couple. The new Mr. and Mrs. Kyrstiniak are traveling throughout Austria, Germany and Italy. They will be welcomed by their families and friends upon reluming to their home in Hastings. An open house will be held April 17 in celebration of Carl H. Heise’s 95 th birthday. The occasion will be held from 2-4 p.m. at the Luther Village East Wing dining room, located at 2000 32nd St. S.E. Grand Rapids All friends arc welcome. No gifts, please. (4-12) Legal Notice Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING Morch 26. 1988 • 10 a.m. Officers Hino, Baker. Tack, Cose present; Peake absent - 13 citizens. 1 guest. Minutes March 28. 1987 Annual Meeting reod & approved. Received reports from Library, Fire, Ambulance. Zoning Administrator, ond Supervisors Assessed Valuation report. Permission from Electors Io buy and/or sell real estate, buildings & equipment. Reveiwod financial statement 1987-88 and 1988-89 proposed Budget, accepting same as presented. Thanks from Treasurer Tack and Commissioner Paul Kiel. Adjournment 10:20 A.M. Shirley R. Cose. Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker. Supervisor (4/7) Coming Soon _ in the —i Banner Hastings — Devoted to the Interests of Berry County Since 1856 — Ignition key interlock device to become law Beginning this week Michigan’s Secretary of Slate will be adding court-ordered “igni­ tion interlock” restrictions to driving records to some motorists convicted of operating under the influence (OUIL) of liquor or con­ trolled substances, as required by new law. A possible condition of a restricted driver’s license, the in-car breath analyzers "lock up" the ignition and prevent a vehicle from being started if the driver’s breath indicates more than 0.02 percent by weight blood alcohol level. For comparison, a 0.10 percent by weight blood alcohol level constitutes a drunk driving offense. The new law requires the Secretary of State to set standards for ignition interlock in­ struments. certify acceptable models, and record this restriction on driving records. Although judges have been ordering the devices for alcohol offenders - about 100 are already in Michigan vehicles - this marks the Secretary of Slate's first involvement in recor­ ding and certifying them. Because the ignition interlock restriction will be pan of a driving record on the Secretary of State's computer network, police will have access to the information and will be able to enforce use of the instruments. "Ignition interlock” breath analyzers are attached just below the dashboard, like a C.B. radio or cassette tape player. The restricted driver must blow air into the instrument to start the vehicle. If the analyzer delects 0.02 percent by weight or more blood alcohol level, the car will not start and the driver may not try again for 15 minutes. Michigan-certified interlock instruments will record all attempts to tamper with or cir­ cumvent the device. The manufacturer must report all tampering attempts to the court. A label will be affixed to each instrument that warns it is a misdemeanor for anyone other than the restricted driver to blow into the mouthpiece. If convicted, the offender faces up to a 55,000 fine and/or six months in jail. One company is currently leasing ignition interlock devices in Michigan for approx­ imately $540 for six months. This must be paid in full by the offender whose only other option is to surrender his or her license. Before interlock divices may be sold in Michigan they must be certified by a testing laboratory which is using specifications developed by the Department of Stale io evaluate instruments. It is expected that two or three competitive interlock devices will be certified and available in April. However, interlock restric­ tions are already being posted to the of­ fender’s driving record where ordered by the court. Four other stales currently have either pass­ ed or implemented laws authorizing ignition interlock devices: California, Oregon. Texas and Washington. A pilot program in Califor­ nia has been underway the longest. Price 25‘ Progress • 1988 • The Annual Business and industry Review J EDC changes meeting time for this month The Joint City-County Economic Develop­ ment Commission meeting for April 13, will be held at 6:30 p.m. instead of the regular time of 7 p.m. in the Hastings City Hall coun­ cil chambers, 102 S. Broadway. The minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection at the JEDC Office, 117 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. ' SHARe LiFfe WiTC A FRiCND . PSY/597/Eating Disorders This is a one-credit workshop designed to present an overview of the three prevalent eating disorders — obesity, bulimia and anorexia nervosa. A theoretical introduction of each disorder, along with assessment/intervention principles and techniques, will be dealt with through the use of reading materials, lecture, class discussion, and audio-visual materials. Meets at Pennock Hospital for two Saturdays, June 11 and 18, 9:00-4:00 Instructors are Bernie Pinto and Sue Keller. Available for undergraduate or graduate credit. REGISTER BEFORE APRIL 25 For a complete spring schedule, and registration details, phone the Battle Creek Regional Center: (616) 965-5380 Western Mcftgon Unvecrtv CONTINUING EmmON ... because learning never ends Write Your Own Loan Anytime, Anywhere for Anything Are you hitting a financial snag? We can provide the money you need to put in that new kitchen or buy that new pickup truck. As a homeowner, we’ll give you credit. In fact, you can establish a personal Line of Credit as high as $100,000.00 (based on the equity in your home and your abili­ ty to repay.) Want to learn more? Just call or come in and ask us how you can make the equity in your home work for you. Hastings Savings &LOAN WATCH FOR IT! I This class is meant to be engaged in on a very personal level. We will explore who we are as human beings, as well as that interaction which we call communication. You will be asked to evaluate the communication you are involved in; and what you find that you and those around you do that works, or doesn’t work, in terms of the transference of intended meaning. This will be held at Pennock H spital on Mondays and Wednes­ days, 6:00-10:00. Class runs tor 12 sessions, beginning May 2. Instructor is Marcy Lee. Fulfills WMU General Education Requirement; Area 1. Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924 DONATE BLOOD "Moving into a new era of people serving people." MAIN OFFICE 201 E. State St. Hastings, Ml (616) 945-9561 BRANCH OFFICE 802 Fourth Ave. Lake Odessa, Ml (616) 374-8849 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 7, 1988 BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following are the most popular videocassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1988, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1.' Lady and the Tramp" (Disney) 2. "Start Up With Jane Fonda" (Lorimar) 3. "Callanetics" (MCA) 4. "Jane Fonda's Low Impact Aerobic Workout" (Lorimar) 5. "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" (Paramount) 6. "Jane Fonda's New Workout" (Lorimar) 7. “Pink Floyd: The Wall" (MGM-UA) 8. "Beverly Hills Cop II" (Paramount) 9. "An American Tail" (MCA) 10. "Beverly Hills Cop" (Paramount) 11. "Dirty Dancing" (Vestron) 12. 'The Godfather" (Paramount) □."Here's Mickey!" (Disney) 14. "Stakeout" (Touchstone) 15. "Superbowl XXII NFC Champions: The Washington Redskins" (Fox Hills) 16. "Alice in Wonderland" (Disney) 17. "Top Gun" (Paramount) deprived ot the chance to adopt and love him. and. last but not least, the mother who is now wanted for murder. If this letter saves just one little face, it will have been worth the pain 1 suffered when I wrote it. - Heartbroken in Connecticut. Dear Connecticut: I don't know how many letters I have printed, pleading with young girls who didn't want to keep their babies, begging them to contact a clcrgyperson. the Salvation Army, a physician or a social worker. All they need to say is: "I want my baby to have a better home than I can pro­ vide." How many have listened I don’t know, but I'm pleading again. It's the honorable and decent thing to do. and you’ll sleep better at night. 18. ''Kathy Smith's Starting Workout' (Fox Hills) 19. "The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 20. "Kathy Smith's Body Basics" (JCI) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS 1. "Beverly Hills Cop 11" (Paramount) 2. "Dirty Dancing" (Vestron) 3. "Robocop" (Orion) 4. ”The Lost Boys" (Warner) 5. "NoWay Out" (HBO) 6. The Big Easy" (HBO) 7. “Platoon" (HBO) 8. "Stakeout" (Touchstone) 9. "Predaior" (CBS-Fox) 10. "Hamburger Hill" (Vestron) 11 "The Living Daylights" (CBS-Fox) 12. "Spaceballs" (MGM/UA) 13. "La Bamba" (RCA-Columbia) 14. "Maid to Order" (IVE) □."Dragnet" (MCA) 16. "Nadine" (CBS-Fox) 17. "Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise" (CBS-Fox) 18. "Lethal Weapon" (Warner) 19. "Roxanne” (RCA-Columbia) 20 "Surrender" (Cannon) Brouj/nt to you exclusively by... Music Center 130 W. State St., Downtown Hastings FREE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE Use our Convenient Court Street Entrance Ann Landers Marriage looks like a disaster Dear Ann Landers: I am 32 and have a steady job and no debts. The man 1 want to marry is 46. retired with a small income. When "Larry” decided it was lime for me to meet his four children (ages 18 to 29) the trouble started. Twenty minutes after I met the first one. she asked me for S80 to buy groceries. The second child asked if he could borrow my truck for the weekend. I told him I needed the transportation for myself. He was offended and didn't say one word to me for the rest of the evening. The third child said, "I am so happy to meet you. Now 1 will have a babysitter for the weekends.” I told her that most of my weekends are spent with my horses at rodeos, which her father enjoys as much as I do. The fourth child wanted to move in with me until he could find a job. He is 24, lives with his mother and is a drug dealer. When they call my house looking for their father, the opening sentence is, "I want to talk to my old man.” Never a "hello” or "how arc you?" It's as if they don’t even know me. I nave been going with this man for three years, and putting off marriage for at least two. Larry lives in a trailer that belongs to a friend. It is on his friend’s land, directly across the road from me. He has no phone so he uses mine. 1 could tell you a lot more, but I think you get the picture. What are my chances for a good marriage to this man? — Love Him but Worried in Louisiana Dear Lou: You know that marriage to Larry would probably be a disaster. Just read what you have written. You don’t say one positive thing about this situation. If you really want advice. I’d say cut your losses and bail out pronto. Another heartbreaking story Dear Ann Landers: 1 am just sick after reading another heartbreaking story in the paper. Please, please, print this letter. It is for all the pregnant girls out there who are scared and don’t know what to do with their babies that are about to arrive. Today a beautiful newborn baby was found frozen to death in a park under a tree. It was sub-zero weather and the baby was wrapped in two thin blankets and left to die a horrible death. They say he probably suffered for hours before he finally gave up his life. Because that mother didn’t leave her child in a church or the lobby of a hospital where it could have been found, several lives have been changed forever. First, the baby who was deprived of life; second, the policeman who will never forget that precious frozen face; third, a childless couple who has been HAttE A MTF wrrnA HHPING SOMEONE WHOS DEPRESSED CAN TAKE MORE THAN YOU ■UMTOOFFER. make BLOOD DONORS PCODb! Strangers show affection Dear Ann Landers: Can you handle one more letter about the man who couldn't talk about anything but World War II? This one will be a little different. My husband can’t talk about anything but that war either; in fact, he hasn’t been off the subject for several years. The dear man has Alzheimer’s disease. Tell "Incredulous in Idaho" that she has no idea what it is to live like this. My friends have given up on us and the relatives say they can’t stand to be around him, so we go it alone. This wonderful, beautifully educated, sweet husband of mine has been written off as if he had died. I am so grateful to the strangers in places like McDonald’s and Wendy’s. They talk to him and listen to him ramble on, making no sense. These kind people make life bearable. God bless them. Please sign my letter -- Hear­ tache in Jacksonville Dear Jacksonville: Thank you for letting us know what it’s like to live with a person who is afflicted with an illness that kills twice, first the mind, then the body. I have received many letters from readers who say they can’t stand to be around that wonderful person who is “so different” now. Don’t they realize that you must be around constantly, and it is a heartbroken, soul­ searing responsibility? I beg people to show compassion for the af­ flicted and their families. Take an hour out of your busy (or not-so-busy) life and go visit a person whose mind is gone. You will come away feeling thankful for your blessings, and you will feel good about having done a generous thing. Funny stuff done with hair Dear Ann Landers: 1 couldn’t resist writing after reading that letter from the parents who were upset because their daughter wanted to shave her head. With us, it was our 19-year-old son. a student at the University of New Hampshire. We were chatting in the phone and at the end of the conversation, he said. "Mom, I’m going to shave my head.” I was shocked and asked him why he would want to do such a thing. (He has wonderful thick, blond, curly hair. ) His answer was that he wouldn't have to bother brushing it and he'd save money on shampoo. It did not make much sense to me. Two weeks later 1 went to get the mail and there was a letter from my son. I was surpris­ ed that he would write because we talk on the phone often and he almost never takes pen in hand. When I opened the envelope, there was nothing in it except one beautiful blond curl. A week later. 1 went to pick him up at the bus station and didn’t recognize him. There was this tall male waving madly and yelling, "Mom. Mom. it's me.” The only comment I made when we got into the car was. "You should have brought along a mutual friend to introduce us.” He kept his head shaved for a few months and has now gone to the other extreme. His curly, blond hair is almost down to his shoulders. Again, I'm saying nothing. Get the picture? - A Mom in Ogunquit. Me. Dear Mom: 1 certainly do. You're a smart mom. When kids do funny stuff with their hair, silence is the best response. They’ll con­ form when they arc ready and the less said about it the better. How much do you know about pot, cocaine. LSD, PCP, crack, speed and downers? Think you can handle them? Forup-to-the minute in­ formation on drugs, write for Ann Landers' newly revised booklet, “The Lowdown on Dope. ” Send S3 plus a self-addressed, stamped No. 10 envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Hastings Class of 1963 looking for members’ addresses The 1963 graduating class of Hastings High School will be holding its 25th reunion. Several members have not been contacted. If anyone knows the addresses or phone numbers of the classmates listed below, they should contact Lucille at 945-231 a or Carolyn at 945-2443. Unlocated members include: Anita Kitchen, Keith Barber, Glen Root. Marilyn Miller. Judy Thornton, Diana Church, Donna Guern­ sey, Mary Yoder, Vance Holmes, Joe "Del" Englerth. Tom Burgdoff, Jim Green, Eileen Roberts, Roger Gould, Delores Bird, Judy Bell. Jane Rassicotte, Jan Pontz, Jeff Spoon. Frank Campbell, Brenda Baldwin, John Clement. OKAY... SO 1NE MTEREST RATE IS A LITHE HIGH... THE INTEREST RATE ON OUR HOME EQUITY LOAN WON’T SEND YOU THROUGH THE ROOF At Hastings City Bank, you won’t get any surprises when you apply for a Homeowner’s Credit Loan. You’ll just get solid advice on how to turn the equity you've built into cash for home improvements, new cars, or almost anything. It’s a flexible way to tap into your home’s equity whenever necessary at competitive rates. So stop in and see us. Especially if other financial institutions have home equity terms that send you through the roof. People with depression need mote than just a shoulder to cry on. And while comforting someone who’s suffering can temporarily ease the pain, taking on their prob­ lems alone can be a responsibility you’re not able to handle. You see. treating depression is serious business. And because it’s easy to become frustrated when dealing with a person who’s depressed, you could end up doing more harm than good. But there’s a place where you can get help. e DeLano Clinic. Through a broad range of services, our staff works together to provide the most effective treat­ ment available. And because we're a part of Borgess Medical Center, you can also be assured of comprehensive, confidential treatment So, if you know someone who has a problem, give us a call at 383-7340. It’s the safest thing to do when you can't hi ’ someone enough. ® mtk safe and sound banking Offices in: Hastings 150 W. Court Middleville 435 Arlington Bellevue 115 N. Main Nashville 203 N. Main FDKs (•*11 Nmc LENDER �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 7, 1988 — Page 7 From Time to Time... Hastings High School Honor Roll Students by—Esther Walton Third Marking Period Today anybody can pick up a telephone and, by automatic dialing, reach anywhere in the world. The first telephones in Barry Coun­ ty could not reach across town without the assistance of an operator. Many people still remember the old crank type phones which, by turning fast, would rea^h the central operator, who would then connect callers with the right person. Hastings first got telephones in 1884, At that time service was supplied over a toll line from Grand Rapids. The toll station was located in the office of L.A. Welton. Two years passed before the list of telephone subscribers had reached a total of six. The first firm to subscribe to the "new fangled" service was Hams & VanArman, grocers. The line to Grand Rapids was a grounded cir­ cuit requiring the repetition by the operator, of most messages sent over it. The names of the subscribers were listed in the newspapers. For most people to make telephone calls, they had to make a trip to the telephone office to use the one public telephone. It was not without its problems as this notice appeared Juy 9. 1885: "Strange as it may appear to some, Mrs. Welton strongly objects to callers at the telephone office spitting tobacco juice on the floor — hence those placards so co.., cuously posted in the office.” Alexander Graham Bell is widely held as tiie inventor of the telephone, the true inventor was Philip Reis, who invented the concept in 1861. “Reis's telephone" according to The New Standard Encyclopedia 1905, “was im­ perfect, and it was reserved for Alexander Graham Bell to perfect... what is now known as the Bell Telephone." Bell’s telephone held a steel magnet sur­ rounded by a coil of wires whose ends were connected by write with the circuit or line wire. A very thin sheet of iron in the mouth piece vibrated against charcoal or some similar product to reproduce the sound. When you stepped up to use the old “crank” telephone, you did not dial, you turned the crank on the side of the telephone and that called the central office. The opera’or on duty, sat before a switch board of vertical panels with sockets and plugs called “jacks’ . The operator would pull the jack and pkg it in the proper socket, all the while listening to make sure the connection was made. It was not unusual for the operator to join into the casual conversation, or to inform the caller that person whom they wished to reach was not home. It was said the operator knew all the gossip in town. In 1898, a second line from Grand Rapids was constructed and opened by the Citizens Telephone Company and a local exchange, under the guidance of J.E. McElwain. The local list of subscribers rapidly grew to 150. The turn of the century saw a continued growth of telephone service in Hastings. On April 12, 1900, a new switchboard for Citizens increased the use to 250 telephones. Within two years, the October Banner reported the new telephone directory had 397 listings. In 1907. all poles and wires were removed from the downtown business section and underground cable installed. Ten years later, automatic telephone equipment was introduc­ ed. replacing the manal equipment which had serviced for many years. Michigan Bell Telephone Company bought the Citizens Telephone system in 192'’ Hastings telephone exchange became a part •• the nation-wide Bell system. From its beginning. Citizens Telephone had only five operators. The first was John Bcssmer, until 1912. Miss Olga (Bessmcr) Knight followed him and she was superceded by George Newton. The last operator for the Citizen Telephone Co. was Miss Elsia Steinke. When Citizens sold out to Michigan Bell, the company averaged 12,000 calls a day. Of these. 2.500 were rural calls, and 400-500 v t..!1 vails. Jason E. McElwain had been in charge of the telephone service for 29 years, as had his sister Miss Mary McElawin. One interesting side light was the method of contacting the ci­ ty police during the night. The police office was closed and the night officers patrolled the streets in a automobile. When a call was plac­ ed to the police, the night telephone operator would switch on a light outside the window. When the police drove down State Street, they would sec the light and then go to the telephone office to see what the call was about. By the time Hastings celebrated 50 years of telephone service in 1934, they had 1,000 subscribers who enjoyed local automatic dial­ ing and long distance telephone service. It was the Michigan Bell Telephone which put in the lines and connected all rural areas with telephones in 1936 after the rural areas were connected with electricity. Before that, if one neighbor wanted to communicate with another, they had to either visit them or write a letter. Before tl.e telephone, if a rural school teacher had a sick child, the only thing she could do was to send the child home. General­ ly children walked to school and therefore would have to walk home. If a child was small, an older child walked with the younger one. • The first rural telephones were “party lines” which meant any where from two to eight houses were connected on one line. You were summoned by the type of ring. The rings were a combination of long and short dura­ tion. For instance, one long and one short; two long and one short; and so on. Of course everyone else on the line knew who was get­ ting the telephone call and it was not unusual for an inquisitive person to eavesdrop on so­ meone else’s telephone conversation. These party lines continued until 1970s when improvements were made, the first be­ ing that the telephone only rang in the home where the call was being placed. Later im­ provements cut the number of people on a line. This writer remembers the party lines especially at Gun Lake. We were connected on an eight-party line with a doctor and a camp. Occassionally the neighbors would pick up their telephones and listen in on the conversations. You would know when this happened because often you could hear their radio or television in the background. To end this eavesdropping, all that was needed was a conversation about how unpolite it was when the neighbors listened in on private telephone conversations. You could hear the dick of the receivers all up and down the line. There were all kinds of problems with the camps, as they would summon so­ meone to one of their two telephones and forget to hang up the first phone when the call was being answered on the second one. Hence the telephone would be off the hook and no calls on the party line could be made in or out until the telephone was hung up. Late at night campers and counselors would sneak into the kitchen where the telephone was located and make a long distance call and have the caller return the call. Then everyone on the party line would be awakened by the ring at 2 a.m. This caused complaints to the telephone company. Generally the answers came back that the camp never had these types of calls, but the members of the party line Knew better. Everyone would also hear the late night calls to the doctor, but these calls were tolerated as a necessity. Nowadays not even an operator assists with the long-distance calls, everything is automatic. One can telephone around the world without the assistance of an operator. No cranks need turning. No neighbors can hear what you have to say on a private line. The telephone is considered a necessity of life. Many older people live alone and the telephone serves as a life line between them and help. lx>ng gone is the operator who answered your ring with "Hello, how can I help you?" 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Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Mark Atkinson, James Bauchman, Mike Brown, Jerry Case, Lisa Clawson, Mike Coughlin, Robin Cruttenden, Kelley Daugherty, Mat­ thew DeCamp, Julie Dimmers, Heidi Frye, Mark Garvey, Kent Gee, Esther Gehl, Amy Gibson, Brad Gray, Karla Halstead, Beth Huver, Amy Ketchum, Spence Krul, Colleen Lewis, Kenneth MacKenzie, Robert Makley, Becky Marsh, Andrew Mogg, Scott Mullins, Scott Oms, Andrea Sawka, Matt Schmader, MCP Bookkeeping & Tax Service Complete bookkeeping service and income tax preparation. 623-2660 f IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PART'AL DENTURE ’445 •335 >265 •335 " " 1 ■ Jodi Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Miller, 1602 North Broadway, Hastings, has been named to the President’s List at North Central College for the Winter Term. To be eligible for the President’s List, undergraduates must attain a grade-point average of 3.6 (4.0 equals A) for the term and be enrolled as a full-time student. Part-time students are recognized at the end of each academic year if they meet that same academic criterion and have completed at least 2.5 course-credits, the equivalent of one term as a full-time student. North Central College is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with an enrollment of 2,200 students. Edward B. Fiske, education editor of The New York Times, calls the 126-year-oId college one of "The Best Buys in College Education" today. Outdoor Toys! ■All teeth ond moieriolt u*ed •Our on pr«mii«* lob provides individual & eHiciant service. (616) 455-0810 •L.D. Himebough DOS •D.D. While DOS ■G. MoncewKi DOS 2330 44th St, S.E., Grand Rapids iESSoMXP^ra-Tei Nursing Home Insurance WOODEN GYMSET For Folks Age 50 79 Two sling swings, trapeze bar, gym rings, rope climb, lots of lad­ ders, slide, more! 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Clinton Neil, Jason Newton, Brandi Raymond, Yvon Roush, Stacey Rowley, Maxine Stanton, Thomas Ward, Richard Williams, Tom Wiswell, Bryant Zimmerman. ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Debra Reed, Michelle Rentz. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Rodney Angus. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Brenda Moore. •Indicates 4.00. PREMIUM CUSTOM Full-time position. Requirements: neat ap­ pearance, able to deal with public, mechanical knowledge and basic computer skills helpful. Will train right person. Apply in person to ... " MichaelIccn Snyder*. Anna Solmes*, Nikki Spaulding, Jeffrey Warren. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Jason Abendroih, Tim Acker, Teresa Amalio, Daniel Bell, James Brown, Tim Cruttenden. Tammi Davis, Tia DeGoa. Lisa Endsley, Jodi Gerber. Barry Gibson, Jennifer Gidlcy, Deb­ bie Grebenok, Tealy Hal I i fax. Rebecca Hawkins, Heather Hom, Lori Hubbell, Jen­ nifer Leinaar. Joe Marfia, Dana Markley. Jennifer Morgan. Christina Morrison, Shelley Peck, Jennifer Schimmel, Mara Seuss, Nicole Shay, Teresa Shepard. Lisa Townsend, Dion Vrooman. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Rodney Armstrong, Kerry Begg, Steve Brady, Daryl Cheeseman, Melanie Cross, Kelli Gerber, Brian Gibson, Matthew Hall, Karen Hamilton, Crystal Hine, Scott Hubbert, Shawn Kwekel, Michelle Lewis, Scott McKeever, Jamie Murphy, Rachel Phillips, John Rea, Brian Redman, Tammie Rider, Greg Roath, Becky Rupright, Chad Stiles, Brian Turnbull, Jason Watson, Edward Zurface. FRESHMEN High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Emily Allyn*, Matt Bender, Tom Brandt*. Tom Dawson*. Kamel) DeGoa, Geri Eye*, Gabriel Griffin, Chris Hammond, Tara Harbison, Jeffrey Hoxworth, Bradley Humphrey, Elissa (Mary) Kelly*, Chad Lundquist, Carrie McCandlish*, Jenna Merritt*, Matt Miles, Julianne Norris, David Oom, Cynthia Purgiel*. Marcia Replogle, Joe Salski, James Skidmore, Brian Tobias*, Kelly Vandcnburg*. Bradley Weller, Katy Wilcox, Nicholas Williams, Phoebe Williams, Scott Wilson, Chase Youngs, Michelle Zurface. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Marc Belcher, Jeff Bell, Roxanne Buehler, Martha Craven, Tom Cruttenden, John Drake, Dave Elliott, Jean Fogel, Marcus Hamilton, Brian Heath, Jeremy Horan, Chad Horton, Robert Huver, Bradley Jones. Robert Jordan, Shelly Kinney, Roberto Luna, Jr., Tammy Little, Susan Miller, Bobbi Nelson, Eric Norton, Deann Snyder. Jason Tietz, Holly Vann, Steven Waldron, ’ennifer Wallace, Marc Weller, Ty & c/$ 5071 N. Shore Dr. Pleasant lake, Delton 3 bedroom home, full basement. 2 stall garage, attached, 32x40 pole building, 1 acre land on Thornapple River, 5 miles from town, Hastings School District, priced to sell $60,000. For appointment. H Sara Swectland, Wendy Ulrich, David Vaughan, Sara Vos, Timmi Watson, Scott Weller. JUNIORS High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Lynn Barcroft, Marta Bender, Victor Connor, Dawn Eaton*. Derek Ferris, Deanna Fisk. Paul Hare, Lydia Hensley. Heidi Herron, Kristine Howe, Jen­ nifer Jackson, Stacy Jordan, Mark Kelly, Joseph Kremmin*, Julie Lord, Chad Murphy, Tish Reigler*, Roni Schleh, Trina Slagstad*. Duane Taylor. Jennifer Temby, Yvette Vargaz, Iva Vaughn, Nancy Vitale, Wendi Wallace, Cassie Ward. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Sandy Bachman, Amy Bancroft, Mark Carlson, Kevin Cole, Tammy Daugherty, Diane Dykstra, Tammy Endsley, Melinda Hare, Peter Hauschild, Randy Hughes, Laura Lenz, Marc Lester, Gene Liszweski, Darcel Lowell, Doug Maruer, Ron McComb, Paige Nelson, David Newsome, Vai Oldz, Gary Parker. Kristina Porter, Jeff Pugh, Julie Richter, Michael Sams, Tom Shumway, Anna Spindler, Kimberly Stevens, Rich Sunior, Scott Teske, James Thompson, Chris Tracy, Paul VanAmeyden, Sandy Warren, Robert Wendorf, Holly Williams, Melinda Williams, Chad Zimmerman. 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(Vi ml. aouth of 1-94 just south of Lakeview Square Mall) tararni UZ1 WATER PISTOL Shoots waler Eweady SUPER HEAVY DUTY BATTERIES bright colors Ages 8-up you! • PORTAGE 6207 South Westnedge Ave. (Across from Southland Mall) MONDAY - SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM; SUNDAY 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM CHARGE m VISA - MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS DISCOVER �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 7, 1988 Northeastern holds read-in, top Reading Month goals Students at Northeastern Elementary School in Hastings really outdid themselves when it came to reading month this year. Organizers of the annual reading month activities, which included a read-in on Thursday, set a goal of 800 books to be read at home by children in all grades at the school. Collectively, the youngsters read 1,800. And as far as the number ot pages read, reading teacher Mary McKinley said she and oilier teachers set a goal of 48,000 pages. And the students completed 104,000 pages. Goals were set by individual teachers, and compiled for a school total. Students followed the Olympiacs year theme of "Run for the Gold - Join the U.S. Reading Team." Second through fifth graders took part in the one-hour read-ins, hauling blankets, pillows, sleeping bags, snacks and, of course, books into the all-purpose room, for silent group reading. Students in kindergarten and first grade also participated in reading acitivities, said McKinley. Students who achieved special goals were awarded gold medals with stickers, and had their names posted on a huge reading team roster. Several students completed book reports and the completion of those is seen in hundreds of paper feet which line the walls of the school. Amy Robbe (left) and Angela Newsted share a sleeping bag during one of the reading sessions. Twenty-three jr. high students going to finals Iris Monteith (center, left) and Nancy Jones (center, right) were two ot the adults who joined In Northeastern Elementary's read-in. They join Nita Burd (left) and Jones' daughter, Lynnae. Money from Home! Home Equity Loans are available at NBH Yes, money from home (your home) can be obtain­ ed, if you have an ami. i:t paid on your property that will be comparable to the project for which you want to borrow. Finishing in top slots in the first Academic Track Meet to be held at Hastings Middle School, has qualified 23 Hastings youths for the April 13 state finals in Saginaw. The Academic Track Meet, a brainchild of a Saginaw area track coach, is a interscholastic contest for middle school students proficient in various areas. For academic categories, students take written tests, while in more art-oriented categories, the students perform and are evaluated by a panel of judges. . In the first annual meet against Battle Creek Harper Creek (which Harper Creek won 115 to 95) last Wednesday, students competed in categories ranging from science to ancient history to drawing and singing. Jerry Horan, Hastings Middle School Principal and organizer of the competition, said the track meet was successful. "It was a really nice meet The kids just had a lot of fun," Horan said. "It was like ina basketball game, when somebody makes a basket, everybody cheers. When the scores for arithmetic (and other areas) were announced, everyone cheered." Students who placed first in the individual categories, or, in a case where Hastings took the first two spots, those one or two students will compete at the Saginaw Civic Center April 13. Dan Styf took third in arithmetic, while Bryan Sherry and Tom Brighton took first and second places in biology, respectively. Kathy Vos took third place in geography and Matt Haywood and Meg Johnston tied for second in U.S. history. Lisa Smith took second in music, while Christy Spindler and Karla Preston tied for Barry County Social Services • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • EDITOR'S NOTE: This column will be published on a regular basis as the need arises in Barry County. Any community agency see­ king volunteers may make use of this space. Information should be made known to Don Rewa 948-3259 at Social Services. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED teers to take people to their medical appoint­ ments. You will be reimbursed for you mileage. Call Don Rewa at 948-3259. COMPANIONS: If you need a little more excitement in your life, and need to get out of your daily rut, join us in the Barry County Youth Companion Program. Put your spare time to good use and become a companion to a child, and become a good friend to someone. Call Kim Kalnbach at 948-3241. ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR: We need some­ West State at Broadway ANK of AST1NGS Member FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 Hastings swept the interpretive reading and dramatic reading contests. Karla Preston, Jenny Komstadt and Rachel Mepham took first, second and third in interpretive reading, while Eric Gahan, Erin Merritt and John Andrus took the .three top spots in dramatic reading. The seventh grade skits and improvisation team, made up of Monica Mellen, Bryan Sherry, Pat Williams, Aubrey Mason and Derek Reridge, took first place. Brad Gee took second in the instrumental solo division where he played the piano, and Kathy Vos won third place in the same • category while playing the French horn. Jenny Bender took third place in vocal music solo. The girls trio, made up of Malyka DeGoa, Amy Chaffee and Erin Merritt, won first place and will advance to the finals. Work of area students to be shown at engineering show TRANSPORTERS: We are looking for volun­ Come see us when you have an idea you think is worth pursuing. second in art. In mathematics, it was Joe Zbiciak in second, followed by Lee Keiser in third. Dan Watson took first in the physical science category, while Jim Toburen took second in earth sciences. Jenny Parker took first place in ancient history, followed by Matt Tate in second. Allison Gergen took second in speech and. theatre as did Jennifer Maichele in spelling. John Bell took third place in communication arts. Heidi Briggs lock first in the graphite and charcoal division of the art category, followed by Andrea Meyers in third. In the dry colors division of visual art, Christ Abendroth took first and Jenny Johnson took second. In the performing segment of the meet, one to plan activities for the Youth Companion Program. If you love working with children, please call Kim Kalnbach at 948-3241. ITEMS NEEDED FURNITURE: We need couches, chairs, and full size beds. Call Don Hoffman at 948-3251. YARN: We are very busy making baby hats for newborns at the hospital and could use any and all baby yarn you have. Please donate. Call Allse Swan at 9483251. SeiuM. engineering design projects created by area college students will be displayed in the senior design project show at Western Michigan University April 12. Todd Gahan, a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School, and Daniel Halsey, a 1983 graduate of Maple Valley High, School are among nearly 100 seniors in WMU's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences who will display their work. Gahan, the son of Marcia Gahan of 1114 S. Michigan Ave, Hastings, and Gary Gahan of Grand Rapids, joined with three other students in designing DigiTalk, a communication/learning device used to provide human-like speech for non-verbal people. Gahan will recieve a bachelor's degree in computer systems engineering in June. Halsey, the son of David and Geraldine Halsey of 2468 Ionia Rd., Vermontville, solely designed an energy audit and feasibility study, working with Warner Vineyards in Paw Paw. The energy is used mostly for steam production, evaporation and heating. Recommendations were made for energy savings, and a feasibility study was made of direct purchase of natural gas. Halsey will recieve a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in April. Chad Furrow (left) and Nick Haight show off the graphs which tell how many books were read at Northeastern during March. Local student joins honor society recognition at an induction ceremony and banquet April 5. Hastings resident Kimberly Tobias has been elected a member of the Western Michigan University Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma. That society is the only national scholastic honor society in the field of business administration recognized by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business. Tobias, daughter or Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Tobias of Hastings, plans to graduate from WMU in 1989 with a bachelor of arts degree in business, majoring in accounting and minoring in economics. She is currently interning with Plante Moran, an accounting firm in Battle Creek. Beta Gamma Sigma was founded in 1907 to encourage and reward scholarship and accomplishment in the field of business studies, to pornos advancement of education in the science of business and to foster principles of honesty and integrity in business practice. The WMU chapter gave formal Kimberly Tobias OPEN HOUSE AND SPRING PROGRAM LEARN 'N' PLAY CHILD CARE CENTER Monday, April 11,1988 7:00PM ■ 8:30PM TO BE HELD AT 2049 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan PROGRAM WILL BE PRESENTED BY THE CHILDREN OF THE CENTER TO DEMONSTRATE LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR VARIOUS AGE GROUPS J �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 7. 1988 — Page 9 Developmental class proving to be successful After three years, the developmental kindergarten program at Hastings seems to be proving itself successful, school officials say. “Like with any new program there may have been some reservations about the pro­ gram in the beginning,” said Robert VandcrVecn, director of educational services, "but from comments from parents and teachers, the program has been extremely successful.” Each year, he added, DK has gained sup­ port from parents whose children have gone through the program. “And comments from kindergarten and first grade teachers indicate that they are sup­ portive and have noticed the positive affects the program has had on the students going through the DK program,” VanderVecn added. The main reason for the program, he ex­ plained. is that the development of children can vary' considerably at the age when they arc eligible to enter kindergarten. Many, he said, have not acquired the hearing, muscle control and eye movemennt needed to excel in kindergarten. "It is very important that children start school in an environment in which they can be successful and develop a good self-concept," VanderVecn said. DK is designed to foster self-confidence in each individual child as he or she participates group activities, he said. Emphasis is on development rather than achievement. "Our experience in our school program in the brief period of the past three years, is that students identified as ‘young fives’ are much better prepared to be successful academically in kindergarten when they have spent a year in the DK program,” VandcrVeen said. The workbench in the DK .-oom Is a favorite with Greg Seeber and Cart Coenen (shown here) as well as with the other students in Ann Price's DK class at Central Elementary. This Is one of the ways in which the students develop eye and hand Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Kristen Allen. Samantha Oakland, Kirk Allen and Dwayne Hester free-explore geoboards, creating their own designs in Ann Price’s developmental kindergarten room at Central Elementary. All STAINMASTER* Carpet Is Now On Sale With SAVINGS Like This: Hastings students to perform in Europe with Fine Arts Camp MVs'. Qz 7^, ' \ A '\ A Man’s Gotta Do What A Man’s Gotta Do Robb Witzel David Pillars, Jr. Pillars, a sophomore, is the son of Patricia Ried of 401 S. Michigan Ave., and Witzel, a senior, is the son of Ron and Connie Witzel of 1812 E. Mill St. This is the 3 8th year Blue Lake has operated an international exchange progam. In all but one of those years, Blue Lake has sent American and Canadian students to Europe while hosting musical groups from Europe and Asia in the United States. l)ie(<B * Center 5 The weigbt-loss professionals. Ph. 948 4033 MULTI-COLORED AND LOOP CARPET REG. 19.95 SALE O Ak C *12^ Thousands of yards in stock to choose from! STAINMASTER carpet is so stain resistant, spills like this will dean * up with just soap and water. STAIN RELEASE CARPETING $7^5 / yd STARTING AS LOW AS ... VALLARTA New STAINMASTER carpet protects against most common food and beverage stains, even stains that have set in overnight • longer. So for lasting beauty at beautiful prices, come in today. MULTI-COLORED JZ A public sen ice message of this pub­ lication and Selective Sen-ice System Final 19’A lb.. 25*/t in. .‘Road ‘.1 □ /(Next io Cappon O»i> Hastinos W : ah ''her Diet Center hi p.jt-f.- *• 'i Ph R8S-6881 rbrXTn) the law. Hastings Diet Center helped me feel good about myself again. Before I joined Diet Center. I felt really down. Most of my clothes did not fit and I avoided social gatherings. Then one of my friends told me about Diet Center. I watched her start losing and feeling good about it. This gave me the encouragement 1 needed to call Dfc» Center. This plan is not all fun and games. You have your ups and downs but the counselors are always there for you. They seem to take a real Interest in you. Best of all, I feel good again, both mentally and physically. z* /if) EXOTIC LIGHTS Good thing mom got Du Pont STAINMASTER* Carpet at Miller’s. All young men have one responsibility in common. They have to register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. It’s quick. It's easy. And it’s 'Diet Center „ changed my life.” Call Today 948-4033 for FREE Consultation Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mortgage made tho 23rd day of July. 1986. by TERRY LEE TRAI5TER and ROBIN L. TRAISTER, Mortgagors. Io THE AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK IN WESTERN MICHIGAN (now OLD KENT BANK OF ALLEGAN), and recorded in Liber 437. on Pogo 560, on the 29th day of July. 1986, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the dote of this Notice TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWELVE and 75/100 ($24,712.75) DOLLARS principal ond EIGHT HUNDRED NINETYFIVE ond 53/100 ($895.53) DOLLARS interest: no suit or proceeding ot law or in equity having bean instituted to recover the debt, or any port of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale contained in said mortgage having become oporative by reason of such default. Nolice is hereby given thot on the 28th doy o< April. 1988, at 10:00 o'clock in the before noon at the east door of the County Courthouse in the Village ol Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court far the County ol Barry, there will be offered far sole and sold to the highest bidder, al public auction or vendue, far the purpose of satisfying the amounts due ond unpaid upon soid mortgage, together with the legal costs ond charges of sole, including attorney fee of SEVENTY-FIVE AND NO/100 ($75.00) DOLLARS os provided by law, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and described as follows, 1owit: Land situated in the Township of Assyria. County of Barry, State ol Michigan, to-wit: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Eost one-holf of the Northeast one-quarter of the Nor­ thwest one-quarter, section 7. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, thence West 8 rods, thence South 20 rods, thence East 8 rods, thence No>lh 20 rods to the place of beginning. Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan. The period of redemption shall be six (6) months from the date of sale. DATED: March 24. 1968 DEMING, HUGHEY. LEWIS, KEISBt, ALLEN B CHAP­ MAN. PC. By: W. Fred Aden, Jr. Attorney for Mortgagee Old Kent Bank Bld., Suite 800 136 East Michigan Avenue Kolamm-zxo. Michigan 49007 (4/14) Kristie Snell and Lindsey Hill work with puzzles in Ann Price’s developmental kindergarten class at Central Elementary. By matching shapes with empty spaces, they develop visual and tactile dues of form, size, shape and color. coordination. Two Hastings High School students are among more than 210 young musicians who will tour Europe this summer, participating in two separate music programs through Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. The two, Robb Witzel and David Pillars Jr., both play the French horn with the Hastings High School band. They will travel on a month-long tour of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and West Germany. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of o certain mortgage mode the 22nd day of April, 1977, executed by ROBERT LYNN SMITH ond LUCY LEE SMITH, husband ond wife, as mortgagors, to the HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION, a Michigan corporation, doing business at Hastings. Michigan, as mortgagee, and recorded in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds far Barry County. Michigan, on April 22. 1977, in Liber 230, on page 506. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the dote of this notice Two Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Nine ond 16/100 ($2,199.16) Dollars for principal ond Interest, no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by sold mortgage, and the power of sale in sold mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is nereby given that on Tuesday, May 3. 1968. at 2:00 P.M. in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for sole and sola to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mor­ tgage. together with interest thereon at ten (10%) per cent per annum, ond as otherwise specified in soid mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including the attorney fees as pro­ vided by low and in said mortgage, the land and premises in said mortgage mentioned and describ­ ed as fallows, to-wit: A parcel ol land in the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter ol Section 33. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, described as commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast one-quarter ol the Southwest one-quarter of said Section 33, far place ol beginning, thence East 17 rods, thence South 32 rods, thence West 17 rods, thence North 32 rods to the place of beginning. Rutland Township, Borry County. Michigan. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is one (1) year. Dated: March 23, 1908 James H. Fisher of Siegel, Hudson. Gee and Fisher Attorneys for Hastings Savings * Loan Association 607 N. Broodway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (4/21) lie ends April 11,1988 Textured Saxony «AI F SALE $JL1 495 yd ALL CARPET INSTALLED BY NORM ASPINALL - OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE NEW ... FOR SUMMER AT MILLER’S! CAYMAN ISLE ' ALUMINUM FRAME, REMOVABLE CUSHIONS OVER SUNG DECK ■ 00890 UMBRELLA ■■■ 13485 DINING TABLE 30399 SWIVEL-ROCKERS ‘ HERE'S WHERE THE ACTION IS: Computer* controlled welding guarantees reliability In thia critical area. We make our own springs, and heat treat them for long life. SCUFF-TUFF'INTRODUCTORY SALE _ __ _____ . _ _ _ ✓^9 1 ▲ IIP ^4^. W / ■ / -fA < I /^k ^k / / W W/ ■ 1 XjjLJLV JL> g ■■ ■* ^k B Wfl ■■ quality only) of Congoleum CENTENNIAL, ESTEEM. REFLECTION and TRIUMPH high-gloss vinyl W floors purchased between April W 2 and May 16. 1988. (Minimum ^k ^S2y§:)yds;max,mum OPEN 9 a.m. ’til 8 p.m. Monday & Friday; 9 a.m. ’til 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Miller’ FURNITURE & CARPET STORE 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. 945-2091 JM74J THE HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN ACCOUNT ° F^ca. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 7, 1988 Spring sports schedules open for Hastings teams Hastings’ six varsity spring sports teams open their respective schedules next week. Only the tennis team, under second-year coach Carl Kutch, opens at home on April 12 against Middleville. In fact, three of the team’s first four meets are al home including Ionia on April 14 and Sturgis on April 21. Key dates on the tennis schedule mclude the May 13-14 Twin Valley meet at Harper Creek and the rcgionals on May 20-21. The Saxon baseball team, under first-year coach Jeff Simpson, has only seven lettermen and one starter returning in 1988. Simpson takes over the coaching reigns from Bernie Oom. who retired last season after 20 years as the Saxon head man. The baseball team opens April 12 at Ionia, but then has three straight dates at home with a doubleheader against Otsego on April 14. the four-team Hastings Invitational on April 16 and the Twin Valley opener with Marshall on April 19. Key dates on the 24-gamc baseball slate in­ clude the Grand Ledge Invitational on April 23 and the June 4 district tournament. The Saxons have five doublehcaders scheduled. The softball team, coached by second-year mentor Jan Bowers, opens April 12 at Ionia and then, like the baseball team, hosts Otsego on April 14 with the Hastings Invitational and Marshall opener slated for April 16 and 19. Hastings has already participated in three indoor track meets with the boys and girls out­ door opener slated for April 12 at Greenville. The first home action is set for April 14 against Albion. Key dates on the track schedule is the April. 23 Hastings Relays, the league meet May 25 at Coldwater, the Delton Co-ed Relays on May 27 and the Barry County Meet at Mid­ dleville on May 31. The boys team is coached by third-year mentor Paul Fulmer while the girls team is again coached by Pat Murphy. Hastings’ girls golf team opens April 12 at Eaton Rapids against the Greyhounds and Lansing Everett. The team’s home opener is a day later against Grand Ledge while the in­ augural Twin Valley match April 18 at Lakeview. The golf team is coached by Gordon Cole. Saxon Sports at a Glance April 12 April 12 April 12 April April April April April 12 12 13 14 14 April 14 April 14 April 16 BASEBALL at Ionia................................ . .4:30 p.m. SOFTBALL at Ionia................... .4:30 p.m. TENNIS Middleville........................................4:00 p.m. TRACK at Greenville......................................4:00 p.m. GOLF at Eaton Rapids........... ,z............ . .4:00 p.m. GOLF Grand Ledge..................... .3:30 p.m. BASEBALL Otsego (DH).............................. 400 p.m. SOFTBALL Otsego (OH).?.<..............440 p.m. TRACK Albion............................ ............... .4:30 p.m. TENNIS Ionia...................................................4:30 p.m. BASEBALL, SOFTBALL Hastings inv. ... .9:00 a.m. David Clouse of the Hastings boys track team practices his high Jump form. Hastings' Paul Roy slides Into third during a Saxon scrimmage on Words for the Y*s YMCA Camp Algonquin It begins the moment you arrive-challenge in a world of excitement and adventure. Il developes through being on your own and learning responsibility for yourself and your cabin mates. It grows into lifelong friendships through wonderful experiences as you strive to understand your own hidden strengths. YMCA Camp Algonquin brings together boys and girls of many backgrounds under training and caring leadership using Christian values as a basis for our program design. Our objective is to provide each camper with a safe, fun and memorable experience that aids in the development of self-worth, belonging, accomplishment, respect for others, cooperative spirit, nature appreciation and friendships. Our promise at YMCA Camp Algonquin is quality~no excuses. It is our committment to provide a positive, self esteem building ex­ perience for your child that helps him or her recognize self worth and develop a sense of responsibility. Camp Algonquin has camping programs (both day and resident experiences) for boys and girls ages 6-14. For a detailed brochure, call the YMCA at 945-4574. Outdoor Soccer For those who have signed up for YMCAYouth Council outdoor soccer, should receive a call from their coach the week of April 11. Practices will begin the week of April 18 with games following on Saturday, April 23. YMCA-Kiwanis Baseball Any boy or girl who ha.» completed first thru sixih grade are invited tc participate in this years YMCA-Kiwanis summer baseball program. YMCA baseball will begin the week of May 16 and end June 27. There is no cost for this activity thanks to the support of the Hastings Kiwanis Club. For those who have completed the first and second grade, will participate in the T-ball league, with games and practices held on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Those completing the 3rd and 4th grades will play on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings in the Pee-Wee league, and the fifth and sixth graders will play in the cub league on Thursday evenings and Satur­ day mornings. This year all players must pre-register by May 2 to participate. Players must fill out a registration form (obtained at the YMCA of­ fice or school principal’s office) and mail it to the YMCA Office, P.O. Box 252, Hastings, Ml. Teams will consists of 9-14 players and one or more volunteer coaches. Coaches will be in contact with their players the week of May 9 for notify players of practice times and game schedules. All games will be played in the Hastings area using local school and city park fields. There will be a required parents meeting on May 4th at 7 p.m. in the Hastings Jr. High Music Room. Goals and objectives and league rules will be discussed. As in previous years, all players will play at least 50 percent of every game, there are to try outs and everyone will receive a team tshirt and team hat. . For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. Tuesday. HOCKEY our Future Stars" Wed., April 6th Wacky Wednesday All Seats $3.00 Sat., April 9th Trophy Night Presentation At least from one slanted viewpoint, these were the highlights and lowlights from the recently-completed Barry County winter sports season: Most dlsapointing moment — No problem picking this one for anyone who happened to be in Lansing on the after­ noon of March 19. No one in attendance will ever forget the mob scene moments after East Grand Rapids’ Joe Middleton sank a twisting 17-footer from the comer to break the heart of Hastings fans in the regional finals. Most exciting moment — Down 8-1 with 30 seconds left in his state final wrestling match, it looked like Hastings’ Tom Bolo was destined for a runnerup finish in his 155-pound weight class. Suddenly, Bolo caught fire, picking up a point for a stall and two points for a reversal to close to within 8-7 with 10 seconds left. Bolo then completed his miracle comeback with a near-fall with three ticks remaining for a 9-8 win and state championship. Saxon coach Bill Rodgers later called the thriller “the most exciting match of the state finals." Best Individual performance (game) — I did not see a better one-night perfor­ WF Water Fun Pools___________ Pools Jack Shay rom; Make an appointment NOW!! For pool opening, pool & deck design & installation. ticket prices ... ’6.50 and ’5.50 Sunday Games at 4:00 p.m. All Others 7:00 p.m. TICKET INFO. 616-345-5101 IM Wings Stadium ... seco v«n Rick or. Minnesota Kalamazoo North Star* k.-ddr- ** A final look at winter Fit, April 8th Team Picture Night Color photo of K-WIngs while they last. at a glance b, S Best college football feeder team — Though naturally football is a fall sport, the collegiate decisions of four Delton gridders were made in the midst of the winter recruiting campaign. The four­ some off the Panthers’ perfect 9-0 KVA title team — Ric Blesch, Bret Ingle, Scot Smith and Tim Leto — all will play col­ lege ball at Ferris, Alma, Hope and Olivet respectively. Kalamazoo Wings Freeport to register softball teams April 7 Sports. . POSITION OPENING Department 5-6-1 District Court Title: District Court Probation Officer Base Salary: $8.53 per hr. — $17,474 Annually APPLY AT... 56-1 District Court, Courts and Law Building 220 W. Court St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 c/o Kathy Sunior, Court Administrator Applications accepted thru May 22,1988 [ Sports'] mance than when Mike Brown singlehandedly dismantled Middleville in a second round district game at Hastings. Brown hit 15-of-24 field goals and added 12-of-15 free throws for 47 points in a 93-79 Saxon win, but the cap­ tivating thing about Brown’s perfor­ mance was the timing of his points. Whenever Hastings needed a basket or free throw. Brown would come through. Literally every single time. Signup for Freeport’s three softball leagues will be held April 7 at the Village Hall. The mens fastpitch signup will be at 7 p.m. while the co-ed and womens slowpitch will be held at 7:30 p.m. Team managers should plan to attend to signup or call Gale at 795-3060 or Rich at 765-5338. _ Delton seeking boys soccer coach tor fall Delton High School is seeking a boys soccer coach for the fall season. All interested can­ didates should contact Randy Knowles at 623-5151. Hastings Mens Softball meeting this Tuesday Signup for the Hastings Mens Softball Association will be held Tuesday. April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in room 182 of the middle school. All teams should have a representative al the meeting if they intend to play in the Hastings league. SCOREBOARD YMCA-Youth Council’s Womens Volleyball League Lake Odessa Livestock..............................27-9 Satellites........................................ 21-15 Burial Vault............................................. 21-15 McDonalds............................................... 15-21 YMCA champions Best individual performance (season) — It would be impossible to have a better year than Delton wrestler Craig Haven. A four-time state qualifier. Haven compiled a remarkable 44-1 record including 36 straight wins after a 5-4 loss in his ninth match of the year. Among Haven’s many accomplishments were a state title and five tournament most valuable wrestler awards. Haven finished his illustrious career with a school-record 142 wins. Best coaching jobs — (tie) Delton wrestling coach Rob Heethuis and Mid­ dleville cage mentor Kurt Holzhueter. Heethuis had only seven lettermen, four starters and little hope back from a 17-1 team in 1986-87. But the Panthers still managed double figures in wins while being highly-competitive in every tournament. Holzhueter had only five returning let­ termen and no full-time starters from which to build his first Trojan basketball team. All Middleville did was go 16-5 while finishing second in the O-K Blue. Most pleasant coaches award — Coaches are like everybody else, they get moody and uncooperative at times. But Maple Valley basketball coach Jen* Reese and Middleville wrestling coa*< Tom Lehman deserve special mentk* for their weekly attitudes which, whether their teams win or lose, dispell the notion that sports are the ONLY thing in life. Members of the Lake Odessa Livestock team, winners of the YMCA womens volleyball league: (front row) Carol Pyrzynskl and Kathy Pierce (back row) Julie Stonebumer, Susie Casey, Connie Williams, Jody Swift. Best continuation of streak — Hastings hasn’t lost a home basketball game since Feb. 15, 1985, a steak of 25 straight wins. Biggest shocker — Hastings sweeping aside Hillsdale and Harper Creek to claim its first Twin Valley league meet wrestling crown since Jimmy Carter was in the White House. Paul Fulmer gets an honorable mention in the best coaching category for his efforts with the team. Most boisterous crowd — Though Hastings usually draws well for basket­ ball games, the noise level rarely leaves sensitive fans reaching for ear plugs. An exception, however, was made in the Saxons' thrilling 72-62 win over Mar­ shall on Jan. 22. The old gym, crammed with an all-time record attendance, wis a madhouse from start to finish. Members of the Blue team, winners of the YMCA adult Indoor soccer league: (front row left to right) Larry Melendy, Jack Church, Fred Staton, Doug Mepham, Rick Conklin (front row) Santos Teixeira, Marlbeth Teixeira. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 7, 1988 — Page 11 Bowling Results Wednesday P.M. Mace's Ph. 71-53, Miller’s Carpets 68-56, Nashville Locker 68-56, M&M's 656-58V6, Hair Care Center 63'6-60'6, Friendly Home Parties 6116-6216, Handy’s Shirts 61-63, Gillons Const. 60'6-63Vi, Valley Realty 59Vi-64Vi, Art Meade 56Vi-67Vi, Lifestyles 55Vi-6816. Varney's Stables 53'6-70'6. High Games and Scries - B. Moody 214-229-602. L. Elliston 200-519, L. yoder 192-509, M. Harvath 182-502. N. Wilson 180-496. M. Garrett 196-195. V. Utter 200-465, P. Castleberry 177-475, T. Soya 170477. C. Trumbull 159-407. B. Smith 176463, D. Lawrence 144-383. M. Hall 169416. M. Snyder 515, J. Gardner 499. R. Rinc 189. B. Handy 186. E. Mesecar 178, O. Gillons 178, S. Knickerbocker 163, J. Arquilla 162. M. Brimmer 151. Splits - D. Brewer 6-7-10. C. Flora 3-10. First 200 Vickie Utter. Monday Mixers Uirrbachs 7046, Andrus of Hastings 6749, Riverbend Travel 6749, Michelob 66Vi49Vi. Bobs Restaurant 64'6-5116, Hastings Flower Shop 62-54, Sir N Her 61V4-54V6. Deweys Auto Body 61V6-54V6. Mirrors Image 54-62, Cinder Drugs 52V6-63V6. Circle Inn 48V6-67V6. Art Meade Sales 47-69, Hollenbeck Cleaners 46-70. Hastings Bowl 44-72. High Games and Series - L. Ruthruff 150, B. Hanford 165, G. Maurer 142, L. Kelley 182, R. Perry 184, C. Beckwith 156, J. Hamilton 140, L. Pennock 159, K. Keeler 164, H. Hewitt 165, C. Trumbull 155, M. Wieland 185-535, E. Ulrich 169, B. Hathaway 188. B. Whitaker 175, A. Swanson 174, D. Murphy 162. B. Jones 201, S. Mer­ rill 179-511, B. Howes 160, M. Garrett 174, M. Snyder 225-535, C. Drayton 162, C. Wilcox 171, S. Nash 152, S. Knickerbocker 180-539. Thursday Twisters Andrus .603. Century 21 .578, Guckes Market .573, Art Meade .559, Formula Real Estate .469, Hastings Bowl .452, Bowman Refrigeration .448, Hastings Mutual .405. High Games and Scries - C. Hurless 179, D. Catlin 170, Y. Mr-kley 182-507, J. Con­ nor 171, S. Knick • ’ er 174. P. Snyder 175. K. Mallis. . P. Guy 192-511. S. Keeler 187, L. Ba. num 189-505, R. Rine 178-504. 1. Westbrook 204-560. J. Hender­ son 162. Thursday A.M. Just Ourselves 71, Thomapple Manor 71. Nash Locker 65. Leftovers 64. Slow Pokes 62, Silk Screen 61, Keelers Apt., Hummers 58'6, Razord Edge 56, Varneys 56, Bosleys 54. Weltons 48. Hast. Family Dentistry 47. Kaiser Seed 46'6. Kloostcrmans 42, Krcativc Komcis 41. Good Games - C. Miles 122, S. Knicker­ bocker 205, M. Dull 159. A. Eaton 172, S. Peake 161. L. Davis 144, A. Preston 126, M. Steinbrechcr 150, S. Mogg 185, M. Atkinson 189. 1. Ruthruff 166, L. Dockter 155, P. Hamilton 179, G. Scobey 176. P. Fisher 177. High Series and Games - R. Girrbacii 199-528. B. Moody 181-508, O. Gillons 182-509. J. Joppie 157-470. A. Allen 187-499. C. Biggs 142-405. C. Benner 161-439, M. Brimmer 156 437. S. Lambert 163460. Splits converted - M. Brimmer 5-8-10, M. Garrett 6-6-10. Sunday Night Mixed Gutterdusters 8143, Sex Pins 70-54, Fami­ ly Force 70-50, Elbow Benders 69-55, Hooter Crew 68 Yi -55 '6, A-Team 66-58, While Lightning 64-56, Something Natural 63-61, Chug-A-Lugs 62-62, Alley Cats 60-64, Sand­ baggers 59-65, Detroiters 57'6-6616, Pin Busters 56'6-6716, Unpredictables 55-69, Really Rottens 54'6-69'6, Greenbacks 5216-71 Yi. Mas & Pas 54W-69V6, Get-AlongGang 49-75. Women’s High Game and Series - M. Snyder 225-549, L. Tilley 195-517, P. Godbey 206, J. Smith 174, D. VanCampen 168, B. Cantrell 166, M.K. Synder 163, J. Ogden 153, P. Croff 151, V. Parish 150, J. Martz 149, S. Neymeyer 146, J. Ogden 140, D. Cole 140. Men’s High Games and Series - M. Cole 153-232-233-618, R. Neymeyer 233-599, T. Zylstra 213-583, W. Hass 196-542, C. Wilson 208-538, E. Bchmdt 208-529, R. Bowmen 181-519, R. Ward 200-506, R. Ogden 178-505, B. Martz 178-503, L. Godbey 187, D. Ogden 184, E. Kelley 184, B. Lake 182, W. Friend 181, D. Montague 180, R. Snyder 178, B. Miller 176, B. Ray 170. seed. - Low-butterfat cheeses contain 3 grams or less of butterfat per ounce. They include such cheese as fanners cheese (made from skim milk), pot cheese, part-skim milk ricotta, low fat cottage cheese and Sap Sago as well as several kinds of diet cheeses made by Kraft, Borden and Weight Watchers. - Medium-butterfat cheeses contain 4 to 5 grams of butterfat per ounce. Cheeses made with oil (6-10 grams of oil per ounce) are high in fat, just like high-butterfat cheeses. The difference is that most of the butterfat has been removed and has been replaced with vegetable oils such as safflower, sunflower, com or cottonseed. Of course, the lower the CHICAGO (AP) - The American Medical Association today urged doctors to take a more active role in their communities to ensure fairness in the debate over the use of animals in research. In a commentary in the Journal of the AMA, the association cautioned that erosion of public support for the use of research animals poses as great a threat as pending legislation or regulatory efforts. "When people are given the entire picture, when they're reminded that research animals played a crucial role in the development of vaccines ... and heart transplants and antibiotics, there is clearly backing for this position," said William Hendee, AMA vice president for science and technology. "But those opposed to the practice are starting now at the local level, aiming programs at schoolchildren. Il’s in those situations that we're appealing to doctors and scientists to come forward, to make sure both sides of the debate are presented," said Hendee, who wrote the commentary with Stephen Smith, a senior scientist with the association’s Department of Drugs. The congressional Office of Technology Assessment estimates that 17 million to 22 million animals are used annually in biomedical experiments, and that 75 percent to 90 percent of them are rodents: rats, mice, hamsters, guinea pigs and rabbits. Dogs, cats and primates make up less than 5 percent of the remainder. Primates are obtained from breeders or, in some cases, are bred by research facilities. Dogs and cats are obtained from pounds or from special breeders. Sixty percent of the experiments each year do not result in any suffering by the animal, and animals receive painkilling drugs or anesthesia in 32 percent of the cases, Smith said. Pain is inflicted on the experimental animal in 8 percent of the experiments, he added. Spokeswoman Jeanne Roush of People for Ethical Treatment of Animals, a Washington-based animal-rights organization, said the appeal shows “the AMA is running scared. "They simply realize animal-rights groups are gaining momentum ... that medical students and even doctors are less and less inclined to take part in these experiments,' Ms. Roush said. 'They should begin seriously looking at alternatives (to animals) and phasing this practice out completely," she said. "That’s what people want" The AMA authors said researchers are For Local News & Sports Read The HASTINGS BANNER barred from using pound animals in some paces, and that such prohibitions are being considered elsewhere. A complete ban would drive up research costs by S90 million annually, they estimated. Most of the millions of animals consigned to pounds are destroyed, he Mid, Less than 3 percent of those are research animals, according to the commentary. Rutland Charter Township • NOTICE • The Annual Local Unit Fiscal Report for the year ending December 31,1987 has been filed with the Michigan Dept, of Treasury. A copy of the report is available for public inspection at the Township Hall during regular office hours Monday or Thursday from 9 a.m. 'til noon. PHYLLIS FULLER, Ctoffc Phone 948-2194 Hastings Mfg. Co. Formula Realty 560, Chrome Room 494, Machine Room 47116, Viking 468, Office 437. Anhowsur Busch 34716. High Games and Series - W. Birman 562, D. Thompson 533. W. Beck 510. Some recommendations for understanding fat consumption ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) - How does a person know how much fat he or she can consume and stay within the recommended guidelines of no more than 20 to 30 percent fat in the daily diet? Registered dietitian Nancy Chapman, a Dallas nutrition consultant, explained the mathematics involved. A person on a 2,000-calorie diet should multiply 2,000 times .30 (for 30 percent of calories in fat), which equals a maximum of 600 fat calories. Each gram of fat equals 9 calories, so if 600 is divided by 9, the total grams of fat per day will be 66. Preferably, she noted, one-third of the fat should be saturated, one-third should be polyunsaturated and one-third should be monounsatura'xd. Check food labels to see hov many grams of fat are contained in each serving and you will be able to track your progress in consuming no more - and preferably less than 30 percent of your calories from fat The American Heart Association Grocery Guide lists some label reading rules to follow for those interested in buying low-fat products. Be sure to keep an eye peeled for those tropical fats while you’re shopping. Here are some of the Grocery Guide’s roles to follow: - A low-fat beverage contains 2 grams of fat or less per 8 ounces (1 cup). - Breads that generally contain little or no fat are French bread, hard French rolls, Italian bread, pita bread, water bagels and com tortillas that have not been fried. - Zero-fat crackers are made without added fat. They include Finn Crisp, Flatbread, hardtack, most kinds of matzo, Swedish crisp bread and Wasa Brod. Low-fat crackers (such as graham crackers, oyster crackers, saltines, pretzels, bread sticks without cheese and zwieback) contain 3 grams of fa’ - • ’ ;ss per 1 ounce. Acceptable crackers and cb"«s must be made with acceptable oils (preferably safflower, walnut, sunflower, corn, soybean (unhydrogenated) or wheat germ. Second choice oils would be soy-cottonseed blends, partially hydrogenated soybean or sesame Doctors urged to get involved in research debate butterfat and saturated vegetable fat, the better. - Low-fat commercial cakes contain 4 grams of fat or less per serving without added ingredients. The best choices are angel food cakes and mixes, as well as homemade cakes made with acceptable ingredients. - Low-fat commercial cookies contain 3 grams of fat or less per ounce. - Low-fat frozen desserts have 3 grams or less of fat per serving or half cup. - Low-fat puddings, pie fillings and mixes contain 1 gram of fat or less per serving of 1/2 cup and the first five label ingredients are acceptable. Best choices are gelatin desserts; rennet desserts; fruit flavored pie fillings (except be sure to check the label ingredients of lemon and mincemeat); pie filling mixes, pudding type (almost all flavors are low-fat); pudding mixes, regular variety (almost all flavors are low-fat) ; pudding mixes, instant variety (almost all flavors are low-fat). - First choices for main courses should be plain or unprocessed fish, shellfish and poultry (trimmed of fat) because all these choices are relatively low in saturated fat and calories compared to most red meats. - Second choices would be lean beef, lamb, pork and veal with the least amount of visible fat Organ meats are low in fa.i but high in cholesterol so their use should be limited. - Low-fat processed meats should contain no more than 3 grams of fat per ounce. - Canned low-fat main dishes should contain 10 grams of fat or less per 2 cups. Frozen main dishes should have 10 grams of fat or less per dinner. - Low-fat commercial pasta, noodle and rice products should contain no more than 1 gram of fat or less per 1/2 cup without added ingredients and the first five ingredients on the label must be acceptable. As far as the American Heart Association is concerned, acceptable ingredients are: carob powder, cocoa, corn oil, cottonseed oil, diglycerides, hydrolyzed ingredients, monoglycerides, non-fat dry milk or solids, safflower oil, sesame oil, skim milk, soybean oil (partially hydrogenated) and sunflower oil. Unacceptable ingredients are: bacon fat, beef fat, butter, chicken fat, real chocolate (although acceptable for occasional use), imitation chocolate, cocoa butter (acceptable for occasional use), coconut, coconut oil, cream and cream sauce, egg and egg-yolk solids, hardened fat or oil, hydrogenated fat or oil, lard, meat fat, milk chocolates, palm or palm kernel oil, pork fat, shortening, turkey fat, vegetable fat or vegetable oil (which can be coconut or palm oil), vegetable shortening and whole-milk solids. READ the NEWS of BARRY COUNTY EVERY WEEK in the HASTINGS BANNER i— The Hastings Banner’s news staff keeps tabs of City Hall, the County Courthouse, school boards, courts and police agencies. You can read sports news that goes beyond high school to cover bowling, golf, softball, fishing and hunting (when in season). 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Enclosed is my payment for $13 BARRY COUNTY $15 SURROUNDING COUNTIES (Allegan, Calhoun, Eaton, Send my subscription to: NAME__________________________________ ADDRESS___________ _____________________ CITY/STATE___________________ :------------------ ZIP PHONE________________ ____ Ionia, Kalamazoo and Kent) $16.50 OTHER AREAS $11.00 STUDENT (9 Months) THE HASTINGS BANNER P.O. Box B Hustings, Ml 49058 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 7. 1988 County sites on contaminated list Zugel murder trial begins Monday The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released the Fiscal Year 1989 Priority Lists of Michigan Sites of En­ vironmental Contamination. Several sites in Bariy County arc included on that list. Tho lists arc annually required under the Michigan Environmental Response Act (MERA). They provide an identification, risk assessment and priority ranking of sites of en­ vironmental contamination in the state which need cleanup and other response activities. The lists have been sumitted to the Legislature and will serve as the basis for Gov. James J. Blanchard's budget recommendation. The 1989 priority lists identify 1,762 sites as compared with 1.532 identified on the 1988 lists. The priority lists are comprised of two lists. List One is divided into two groups: Group One ranks sites requiring evaluation and interim response activities in order of relative risk posed to human health and the en­ vironment. A total of 522 sites arc listed in Group One.(The report states that the com­ mon site names are for identification only and are not necessarily the parties responsible for contamination.) Among the Barry County sites in Group One is KavCo Landfill in Prairieville Township, which ranks 22 among all other sites in the state. That site, which served as a landfill for light industrial, heavy manufactur­ ing and chemical product manufacturing deposits, is contaminating the groundwater and soil in the area. Further down the list is the site of Flex Fab, Inc., in Rutland Township where the manufacturing of plastic and rubber have resulted in groundwater contamination, the The HASTINGS BANNER - C«II(618)S4MO51 FOR RENT: Small one bedroom apartment in Hastings. One person only, no pets, no rental assistance, Si75 per month plus utilities and deposit 945-5316 after 6 pjn.______ \ulomolive I-or S«/r 1973 350 HONDA EXCEL­ LENT SHAPE, 13,419 MILES, WINDSHEILD, $300 OR BEST OFFER. 948-2081 AFTER 4PM._____________ 1975 PICKUP TRUCK, Ford Ranger, super cab, two tone blue, solid body, dependable runner. 948-8284, $800 FOR SALE: 1972 Volkswagen Bug, 61,000 actual miles, extra clean. Call 948-9117. FOR SALE: 94" long plank picnic table; also 120 base accordeoo. 945-2763.____________ FOR SALE: Speed boat with 50 horse motor, new trailer and cover, 27 fl. pontoon boat Phone 948-9117.___________ MUST SELL-Moving, electric furnace & incinerator, Maytag wringer washer, $100 each. Estate 5th wheel travel trailer, cost $25,000 sacrifice for $15,000, never used. Call 629-4484 evenings. Help Wanted Real / 'slate LIKE TO WORK IN CONSTRUCTION? We hive several openings in new unit Heavy equipment operaton, carpenters, plumbers, electri­ cians. No experience necessary. Phone (616) 731-5520 (Local to the Kalamazoo areas) or toll free 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard.______ HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER: Moving out state, furnished or unfurnished, less than two years old, two bedroom, two bath, fireplace, two car finished garage, deck, two storage sheds, two extra lots, Algonquin Lake area. Priced riahL 945-2092. TRUCKDRIVERS- Over the road - 48 states. Must have 3 yean verifiable all season driv­ ing experience. Equal opportun­ ity employer. M/F apply in person at Finelinc Freightways, 435 E Mill, Hastings. 945-2771 ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE, the finest name quality floor and home care equipment Call Jim Musser, 948-8843_________________ CONGRATULATIONS MAJESTY AND HAROLD STARKS on your 45th Wedding anniversary, from their son, daughter-in-law and family. They originally are from Hast­ ings, but making their home in Oaklahoma. Cards and letters can be seat to P.O. Box 3566, Bernice, Okalahoma 74331. Jobs Wauled WANTED: Lawn maintenance, tree removal, brush removed, flower beds and landscaping, pressure washing of farm equip­ ment, etc. Reasonable rates. 945-3392 PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, techni­ cian assistant Call 945-9888 SEWING MACHINE SERVICE: all makes and models, all work guaranteed, free estimates. Call Lyle Thomas at Advantage Business Machines 948-2073. 15 yean experience. Pick up and delivery possible. THINK SPRING CLEAN­ ING! For your all cleaning needs, call Electrolux. Call Jim Musser 948-8843.__________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 1 hank You SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES FREE ESTIMATES SALES and SERVICE Lyle L Thomas Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 Calculators Cash Registers Copiers Dictation Equipment Typewriters All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your,.. Individual Health • Farm Group Health Business Retirement Mobile Home Personal Belongings Life Rental Property Home Motorcycle Auto Sine® 1908 !■!■■■ * a • JIM, JOHN, DAVEot 945-3412 REAL ESTATE MILLER SINCE REAL ESTATE 1940 Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. CARD OF THANKS What joy to recieve all the beautiful cards, calls, flowers, plants and gifls in remembrances of my 80th birthday. I will fore­ ver be grateful to you. You have made me very happy. May the Lord bless you abundantly in return. ___________ Flossie Richards CARD OF THANKS Dear Community We would like to express our sincere appreciation for your prayen, contributions, cards, gifts, and ihoughtfull calls. A special thank you to Drs. Woodliff, Dclnay, Lord, Rolland and their hospital staff. This community both young and old have shown such love and compassion to our son, that we can only say. Thank You and God bleu each of you. Steve Jordan &. Family CARD OF THANKS The family of Robert S. Mackinder wish to thank our friends and neighbors, and the Nashville Baptist Church for their prayers, cards and flowers. A special thanks to the ladies of the Nashville Baptist Church for the lovely luncheon served after the funeral. Special thanks to the Pastor Lester De Groot far the service and the comforting words. Special thanks to our cousins, Robert and Carolyn Ragucky and to Dale and Bernice Leonard for taking me to the hospital. May God bleu all of you. Mrs. Robert B. Mackinder Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Mackinder & Family Mrs. Florence I. Dolbce DNR said. Misak Landfill in Yankee Springs Township is the detected source of ground­ water and residential well contamination of several chemicals through landfill deposits. A private residence in Woodland Township on Martin Road, is the source of gasoline con­ tamination. An above-ground tank is polluting groundwater and soil al that site. Group Two identifies 1,214 sites where evaluation and interim response activities are also necessary, but where initial screening in­ dicates the risks arc likely to be lower than those sites listed in Group One. Several Barry County sites are listed in Group One. The old Hastings Landfill in Hastings Township is the site of contaminatin which includes PCBs. The list does not in­ dicate what type of natural resource is af­ fected by the contamination. An above-ground oil storage tank at the Farm Bureau Co-op in Thomapple is respon­ sible for soil and ground water contamination, said the DNR. Sherrod Refuse, a landifll site in Johnstown Township, is contaminating wetlands with landfill pollutants which include several chemicals, according to the DNR report. The Carlton Center Mobile Home Park is the site of pollutants of an unknown source. Evalution at the site is pending. Hastings Sanitary Service in Hastings Township is the site of domestic commercial and light industrial deposits contamination. The resources affected there have not been determined and an evaluation is pending. List Two contains those sites where interim response activities, site evaluations and the limited possibility for achieving federally or privately funded cleanups have indicated the need for state funded final site remedies. There are 26 sites listed on List Two. No Barry County sites are on this list. Contamination at sites is the result of a variety of land and water resources uses. Manufacturing is identified as the source of contamination at 24 percent of the state’s listed sites; landfills and open dumps as a source account for 18 percent; gas stations ac­ count for 11 percent (largely a result of leak­ ing underground storage tanks); the source of contamination is unknown for 16 percent of the listed sites; and sources of contamination at the remaining sites include mining, highway maintenance and bulk storage, among others. The major points of release at sites statewide are surface discharge/spills, landfills/dumps and underground storage tanks. Groundwater is known to be contaminated at 1,118 sites. Surface water is known to be contaminated at 221 sites. Beginning with this year’s priority lists, a site status column has been added to reflect remedial actions completed or being perform­ ed at sites. Interim response activities (alternate water, surface removals, site security and other par­ tial remedies) arc currently in progress or have been completed at nearly 700 of the listed sites, with over 400 of these activities being funded by private parties and over 200 being funded by the stale; studies have been conducted or arc currently in progress at over 300 sites, the majority of which are privately funded; final response (final cleanup ac­ tivities) is currently in progress at nearly 100 sites, the majority of these being privately funded; and regulatory action (governmental agency actions to initiate site work, such as negotiations, preliminary investigations) are currently in progress or have been completed at over 800 sites. In it s fifth year, the Act 307 program has made progress toward addressing the state’s environmental contamination sites. Since July 1984, $50,040,700 has been authorized for use at 271 sites statewide. Of this, about 1 percent of the funds have been used to provide temporary bottled water at 185 sites; 40 per­ cent of the funds have been used to provide permanent alternate water supplies at 159 sites; 21 percent of the funds have been used for surface cleanups and/or security at 43 sites; 34 percent of the funds have been allocated for evaluation at 48 sites; and 4 per­ cent of the funds have been allocated for final response actions at 5 sites. In all, 440 actions have been completed and/or initiated at State expense under Act 307 since funds were first appropriated in mid-1984. The greater percentage of funds allocated for interim response measures (per­ manent alternate water supplies, surface cleanups, fencing, and the provision of bottled water) reflects Michigan’s commitment, under Act 307, to eliminate immediate threats to the public health, safety, and welfare from environmental contamination, DNR officials said. The Act 307 cleanup funding recommendalions for ' ' 1989 are proposed ■' for over 29 sites totaling about $6.4 million. oc.1TriD & Mike Humphre, Associate Broke.s Hastings (616) 945-5182 CAR & TRUCK REPAIR 'ndrus^ Merchants Credit Guide Company Notice is hereby given to Wm. B. Sweezey, his successor or personal respresentative that on April 4, 1988 a written consent was ex­ ecuted by a majority of the shareholders of Merchants electing directors and adopting a reverse stock split and the redemption of frac­ tional shares created thereby. For further information contact: EDWIN BURTIS • 312-236-0062 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Nearly two years and two months later, the first-degree murder case of George E. Zugel is scheduled to begin Monday in Barry County Circuit Court. The second man charged in the January 1986 slaying of Dowling resident Ricky Goddard, Zugel faces a maximum of life in prison if convicted. Zugel, 37, was bound over to circuit court last November on charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with Goddard's death. Goddard, 32, was found dead by his wife in the kitchen of their home early in the morning on Jan. 25, 1986. He had been shot once in the back of the head with a shotgun, police said. The first man charged in the case, Norman Woodmansee, was convicted of first-degree murder in June 1986. He is presently serving a life sentence in prison. Police believe Zugel borrowed the COOK CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Hastings city ordinance that prohibits the selling of concessions in public parks may be reconsidered by the city council early next month. But based upon councilmembers' initial reactions to the subject last week, the issue is likely to provoke disagreement no matter which way it goes. At the Hastings City Council meeting March 28, the council's parks, recreation and insurance committee recommended the council deny the requests of area vendors to amend the ordinance that bans concession sales at Fish Hatchery Park. Yet despite the committee's recommendation, the entire council voted four to two to refer the issue back to committee. The committee is scheduled to report back to the entire council on May 9. 6EIE1H MTMS PMT1 NYtUM Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! Send resume to ... The Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 C/O Ad #507 At last week's council meeting, parks committee chairwoman Esther Walton said allowing concession sales at the park would create a host of new problems for the city. "It seems it would be a problem as to how we would regulate the people allowed in," she said. "There are a lot of problems, and we can't rush in. It's pretty complicated when you get right down to it" "I really think we should do this right," said Walton, who represents the Fourth Ward. "1 think we should drop it for this But several councilmembers said a year's delay in the decision making process wouldn't be fair to the vendors who approached the city about selling at the park. "I think these people deserve a better answer than that,” said Second Ward Councilman Donald Spencer, who also serves on the parks committee. Spencer ‘No contest’ plea entered for criminal sex charge by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Castleton Towship man accused of criminal sexual conduct with 13- and 15-year-old sisters pleaded no contest Monday to three counts of attempted first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Brian H. Seiden, formerly of 987 Durkee Rd., entered no contest pleas in Barry County Circuit Court after a judge refused to accept the terms of an earlier plea agreement A no contest plea is similiar to a guilty plea in that a conviction may be entered, but unlike a guilty plea, may not be used as Birth Announcements BOY, bom March 29 to Michael and Cheryl Moltmaker of Lake Odessa, weighing 6 lbs. 5*A ozs., time: 11:18 p.m. GIRL, bom April 5 to David and Bonnie Koons of Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 2ozs., lime: 2:36 p.m. TWINS, born April 6 to Michael and Sandra Guess of Hickory Corners. One is a girl weighing 5 lbs., 10 oz., bom at 10:36 a.m. The other is a boy weighing 3 lbs., 3 ozs., bom at 10:23 a.m. Prairieville man, Continued from page 3 house, across the lawn and into a neighbor's garage, where Elton picked up a hammer and turned to confront Davidson. Davidson then threw the knife at Elton, who then dropped the hammer and ran out of the garage. Meanwhile, an ambulance - which had been called by Michelle Davidson's eight-year-old daughter - arrived in time for the crew to see Davidson chasing Elton across the lawn with a knife. Police said Michelle Davidson was taken to the hospital, where she was treated and released for a bloody nose, scratches and red marks around her neck. Davidson was charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, one count of assault and battery, and one count of attempted resisting and obstructing a police officer. Preliminary exam in 56th District Court was set for Monday. A $1,000, 10 percent bond was set on each of the four charges. — RUMMAGE SALE — UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 111 Church St., Middleville 2-4 years experience preferred. But at Zugel's preliminary exam, Goddard denied any involvement in her husband's murder. The first-degree murder charge carries a maximum penalty of life in prison without parole. The second charge of conspiracy to commit murder carries a penalty of life in prison. A motion to hold separate trials for the two charges was denied last month by Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming, who will be hearing the murder case. Defense attorney David Tripp asked the court to schedule two hearings because testimony used by the prosecution to prove the conspiracy charge would prejudice a jury on the murder charge. But Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley told the court the two charges overlaped and could not be separated. A motion made by Tripp for a change of venue was also denied by Deming. Zugel remains lodged in the Barry County Jail without bond. Concession sales at park being considered 1438 8. Hanover St.. HaatInga. Mich. 49058 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT shotgun that was later linked to the Goddard slaying. Earlier in March, Zugel was convicted of conspiracy to commit perjury at Woodmansee's 1986 murder trial. Robert Hyslop, the man who loaned Zugel the gun, testified that Zugel called at 4 a.m. on the morning of the murder to ask for the weapon. Prior to Woodmansee's trail, however, Hyslop said he and Zugel agreed to lie about that conversation. Police also believe a cigarette bun found at the Goddard home on the morning of the murder suggests Zugel may have been present at the time. During Zugel's preliminary exam, witnesses testified that Zugel said he was to share $3,000 with Woodmansee, who police believe was hired to murder Goddard. The prosecution has alleged that Goddard's wife, Sharon, and her ex-boyfriend, Richard Eckstein, contracted with Woodmansee to murder Ricky Goddard. Friday, April 15 • 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (Bake Sale also on Friday) Saturday, April 16 • 8:30 a.m.-Noon an admission in any other matter. Seiden, 35, now faces a maximum of five years in prison for the offenses. Originally accused of three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, Selden had been scheduled to plead no contest to two added counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct in February. But sentencing was cancelled and the plea was withdrawn on Feb. 24 after Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster said he would sentence Seiden to the maximum 15 years in prison for the third-degree offenses. The criminal sexual conduct charges stem from a series ot incidents in February and March 1987 involving two teenage girls. Trooper Vance Hoskins of the Michigan State Police Hastings Post said on each occasion, the victims had drunk large amounts of beer or had been sniffing fumes from paint cleaning solvent provided by Seiden before the incidents. At Selden’s preliminary exam in August, the older sister testified Seiden had sexually penetrated her on two occasions in February and March 1987. She also testified she saw Seiden have intercourse with the 13-year-old. Following his arrest last year, Seiden had been scheduled to go to trial on Jan. 25. But the previous week he agreed to plead no contest to the two added counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct Additionally, as part of the plea-bargain arrangement with the prosecutor's office, the prosecutor was going to recommend that Seiden receive no more than five years in prison for the two charges. But after Shuster said he would not abide by that recommendation, defense attorney Michael McPhillips asked that sentencing be cancelled and a trial date be set At the time, Shuster said Seiden had already received a major break in that the three first-degree charges, which each carried a life in prison sentence, had been reduced to third-degree charges. Shuster also said he was under no obligation to follow the prosecutor's recommended sentence. "The court had indicated that it does not intend to stay within the five year recommendation," Shuster said in February. "We would exceed the five years. In fact, we intend to set the maximum, which would be 15 years." Shuster granted a motion from McPhillips to withdraw from the case as court-appointed attorney, and attorney Charles Stiles of Lansing was appointed to represent Seiden. Trial had been set for March 21, but the prosecution and Stiles reached a new plea agreement, and the trial was cancelled. In February, Seiden was released from the Barry County Jail, where he had been serving a one-year term for probation violation. In April 1987, he pleaded no contest to charges of malicious destruction of a building in Hope Township. He was placed on probation, but in August he was found guilty of probation violation and was sentenced to jail. agreed there were potential problems to selling concessions at the park, and he recommended the council consider a one-year trial period for the vendors. Mayor Pro-Tern David Jasperse agreed that the ooe-year delay wouldn't serve the public interest "It doesn't make sense to say we can't get together so we won't do anything until next year," he said. But Walton said her primary concern wu that concessions could generate a lot of tr-sh in Fish Hatchery Park. "I come to this with 25 yean of running parks," she told her collegues. "There are some people who don't leave a matchstick, and there are others that make a terrible mess." One of the vendors who wu present at the meeting said she wu aware of the city’s reluctance and was willing to lake some of the responsibility for the potential trash created by the sales. "We do know that concessions generate a lot of trash," she said. "But we're prepared to help work with that. We appreciate your concern, and we know it can't be done overnight." Despite the fact that the city's ordinance bans concession sales from public parks, Jssperse pointed that the ordinance was written before the city squired Fish Hatchery Park. He said the council should consider treating city paries differently. "We used to only have a softball diamond down there," he said. "Now there are a lot more facilities, and we're getting larger groups down there who want to use it" In addition to Spencer, Juperse and Walton, Third Ward Councilwoman Miriam White voted to refer the matter back to the parks committee. Councilmen William CUsack, second ward, and Gordan Fuhr, third ward, opposed the motion. First Ward Councilmen Kenneth Miller and Franklin Campbell were absent from last week's meeting. The committee is scheduled to report back to the council on May 9. Manufacturing, Continued from page 1 where our plan has come to a screeching halt to try and solve the problem in Hastings. ” In view of the deadlock, the company may decide to proceed with plans to initially move 50 jobs from Hastings to those factories despite a proposed contract item that promis­ ed all the jobs would be retained in Hastings. Without approval on the proposed contract, the company will move an additional 150 jobs previously scheduled to be transferred as a majority part of Phase 3, a plan whereby the positions are transplanted into a cheaper labor market. “We thought if we would give them the job security (in die contract) and said we were not going to complete Phase 3, we had a better chance to convince the (union) committee we arc serious about saving jobs in Hastings. And we are serious,” Bennett said. “We told them the moving in Phase 3 will not take place dur­ ing the term of the agreement.” He also noted that the union members could stop the jobs from being transferred by ap­ proving the proposed settlement. “We’ve tried everything we can think of to give job security, to keep jobs in Hastings,” he said. “If they vote to turn it down or don't vote it all, they (the jobs) will go." Union bargaining team member Bill Pickard said their group has been told by the company that 50 jobs will be lost regardless of any future action. "Why vote knowing we’re going to lose 50 jobs?.” he said. "We’d vote ourselves right out of jobs." Union officials do not plan to request a strike vote. Pickard said. Loftus commented only that the proposed contract is concessionary in nature and that another meeting with the company is being planned. Meanwhile, workers arc getting hostile, he said, as they work on a day-to-day extension of their old contract which expired Feb. 1, 1988. Bennett said out of seven tool and die operators, five are seeking other jobs in Grand Rapids, while other employees have taken positions with Bradford-White in Middleville. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-04-14.pdf 68287f832bf02eed9a433c4c1f3919f9 PDF Text Text ring Sports ...wrap Death Penalty for Local Women’s Killer ^REVIEW Story on Page 12 Story on Paget Sthru 11 Company seeks help for solution Hastings Manufacturing officials and the United Auto Workers Local 138 re­ main at a standstill in contract negotia­ tions and mediators are working toward a viable solution. Vice President of Employee Relations Monty “Joe” Ben­ nett said Wednesday. Although the company has ordered a media blackout regarding the latest developments. Bennett said through a spokesperson Wednesday that the com­ pany’s board of directors did meet as planned on Tuesday. Bennett said last week the board was to discuss whether 150 jobs will be transferred to Hastings Manufacturing’s Yankton. South Dakota plant due to the lack of union action on the company's proposal which had in­ cluded job security. “There is a media blackout as far as the decision made by the board of direc­ tors,’’ spokesperson Norm Watson said. “They are meeting with legal counsel who are working with mediators to ac­ complish something.” The 345 union workers at Hastings Manufacturing have been operating under a day-to-day extension of their old contract that expired over two mouths |go. A final offer made by the company Will not be voted upon by the union, UAW Local 138 President Patrick Lof­ tus said last week. The board; of directors consists of , Stephen Johnson. Andrew Johnson, , Mark Johnaod, Dale Koop, Monty Ben­ nett. Rod Milter, Richard Faster, Robert Waite. Neil Gardner, Dtegte DeCamp and Willbm yodk. County treated and reieaaed that jrd Barnum the Barry Sheriffs Department Mid jMp when *e potent took before 7:30 ua. of 10615 Freeport Ave., f 'tte dog ran oat into the cQotd struck th* animal, fcRoato tri* tiidc. McCloud skidded 57 feet on the before ofthe r the shoulder into a dfch to rested the aomh ted , Barnum said. Two charged in local truck theft Two oea connected wUhtteibeft of a new pickup tnxl from Andrut Chevrolet ia Hutlagx fax October are facing peeUminsy eon on teretnl charger A dieat oteerver tip lad to the arrests of Eric ». Hysell, 27, and Rodney L. Junto. 32, on charges untuning from the theft of die $14,000 Chevy pickup truck. Hyaell, of 8364 Garbo Rd., Middleville, It charged with unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle, conspiracy to alter the vehicle and receiving and crurrillng nhdrn property. Juoae, of 2202 Bender Rd., Middleville, trill face a charge of acceamy attar the fact to a felony. Deputy Chief Jerry Sarver of the Haatinga Police Department raid otndali believe Hyaell twitched the cab and front end of the 1987 pickup with the cab aod front end of his own Chevy truck. "So he war virtually driving a new truck became all the Orevy trucks look the aame," Sarver said. The remainder of the truck was broken into pans, scene of which Hysell later traded ata junkyard in Belding, Sarver said. Witaesaea led police to recover acme of the Wick's parts in a woods near -Through thia whole investigation, they wen a step ahead of us," Sarver said. The day before we recovered the parts, they had teen moved to a woods and covered with slicks and branches.' Many of the pans have been recovered, but police ate still looking for the cab of the new pickup. They are also searching for HyseU's truck, which disappeard the day before police obtained a warrant to inspect it “He got word we were coming, and he hid the truck,’ Sarver said. Hysell faces preliminary exam on May 9 in 56th District Court. Jenose's exam has been set for Monday. Both men are free on bond. 7 k, Story on Page 1 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Banner ‘ THURSDAY, APRIL 14. 1988 VOLUME 133, NO. 16 PRICE 25* Zugel pleads guilty to aiding murderer Wife, ex-lover charged again in Goddard slaying A motorcyclist who street a dog that ran into the road ahead of Hm w» aeriemiy inJaredTneeday vteteM off tris vatete Q. McCkmd, toGttedli where he wi . School Board Candidate Races Hastings bus driver Marsha Brown douses a fire set up as part of a hand-on demonstration for local bus drivers. Tern Proos. certified in-service instructor is shown helping Brown. Hastings bus drivers learn use of fire extinguishers Hastings bus drivers got an education on battling blazes Wednesday morning when a state certified trainer discussed and demonstrated fire extinguisher use. In the special in-service. Tom Proos of Pyrotechnics in Grand Rapids explained fire extinguisher variety, chemical compound and use. both inside and out. “In the long run. use common sense.” said Proos. who is contracted by schools and municipalities to instruct bus drivers and firefighters on the proper use of fire extinguishers. "lliis is part of an ongoing program that most transportation programs have to main­ tain safety. ’ said Proos, later. "There are a lot of fires on school buses." Inspectors from Pyrotechnics regularly check the fire extinguishers in Hastings schools and buses and refill when necessary, said Betty Johnson, director of transportation services for Hastings. Fire extinguishers on buses and boats have an unique problem, Proos said. Because of the bouncing of the vehicles, the powdery chemicals inside the canisters become com­ pacted. So the extinguishers must be checked more often. Concession vending issue still on hold Council says “yes’’ to sales at park by charitable groups by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Sidestepping the question of permitting concession vending in city parks, the Hastings City Council voted Monday to allow non-profit groups to sell items at Fish Hatchery Park. But at least one councilman promised to re-introduce the concessions proposal at a future council meeting. With three members absent from Monday's meeting, the council voted 4-1 to amend a city ordinance to permit charitable and non-profit groups to display items for sale at Fish Hatchery Park. Mayor Pro-Tem David Jasperse cast the sole dissenting vote, saying the proposal did not address the original request to allow concession vending in the park. 7 csponding to requests from area vendors to permit concession sales at Fish Hatchery Park, the council's parks, recreation and insurance committee recommended the council deny the request at the March 28 meeting. But the six councilmembers present voted 4-2 to return the question to the committee for further study. However on Monday, the committee introduced a new proposal to the council. "The committee again reports back out that we would like to amend the ordinance so that charitable or non-profit organizations can display them for sale at Fish Hatchery Park," said committee chairwoman Esther Walton. But First Ward Councilman Franklin Campbell objected to the committee's decision to ignore the original question. "What's the big hang up with having concessions in the park?" Campbell asked. "All other parks allow concessions - state parks, other states. This park, I don't believe, is going to be necessarily more dirty than it is now. In fact it may be cleaner because the concessionaires will have to police iL" But Second Ward Councilman William Cusack said he opposed permitting vendors in the park because commerce would detract from the park's purpose. "I would rather see the park used for picnicing and these kinds of things," he said. "It gives it an entirely different atmosphere to have people selling things down there. "That’s why I don't want to see hot dogs and pop cans in the parks," he said. "I think it destroys things." Cusack said park users already can purchase refreshments at establishments near most city parks. "There are establishments where they can buy cold drinks and other things near all city parks with the exception of First Ward Park." Walton, who represents the Fourth Ward, said in the past week she had been contacted by several business owners near Fish Hatchery Park who had objected to allowing vendors to operate within the park. "They said they pay taxes, and they don't see why we should support selling in the park," Walton said. As an alternative, Campbell suggested the city consider building a permanent concession stand at Fish Hatchery Park and rent it out to vendors. "What I'd like to see is the city build a concession stand and rent it out and take bids every year," he said. "We can put it in the contract that they would have to keep it clean. That's what I'd like to see." Director of Public Service Michael Klovanich told the council that the city already had a building at Fish Hatchery that could be used for selling concessions. Campbell said he knew there were places close by where people could buy food and HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 SOUTH CHURf. U SiREET HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49053 Continued on page 12 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk The two-year-old Ricky Goddard murder case moved into its third phase last week when Goddard's wife and her ex-boyfriend were re-arrested on charges that they were part of the murder conspiracy. Meanwhile, co-conspirator George Zugel pleaded guilty Friday to a reduced charge of second degree murder for his role in the Goddard slaying. Zugel, of Battle Creek, had been scheduled to begin trial Monday in Barry County Circuit Court on first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder charges. Together with convicted murderer Norman Hany Woodmansee, authorities believe the four conspired to kill Goddard in January 1986 to collect insurance money his wife had purchased on his life. Goddard's wife, Sharon, 35, and her ex-boyfriend, Richard Eckstein, 31, were Originally arrested in February 1986 on charges of first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The two were both released one month later after 56th District Court Judge Gary Holman ruled that evidence presented against Goddard and Eckstein was hearsay and therefore inadmissible. But hours after Zugel pleaded guilty Friday in Charlotte Circuit Court, Sharon Goddard, of Dowling, was re-arrested and charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy in her husband's death. She was arraigned early Monday morning before Judge Holman. On Saturday morning, Eckstein, of Battle Creek, was re-arrested and charged with the same offenses. He was arraigned later that morning before Magistrate Glen Staup. Preliminary exam has been set for April 19 in both cases. The two are now lodged without bond at the Barry County Jail. Zugel, who was to face first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder charges in circuit court this week, accepted a plea bargain at the last minute from the Bany County Prosecutor's office. As part of the plea agreement, he pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting second degree murder. Zugel also agreed to cooperate with the prosecution of other cases hi connection with the Goddard death. The second degree murder charge carries a maximum sentence of up to life in prison. Earlier in March, Zugel was convicted by a Barry County jury of conspiracy to Sharon Goddard. commit murder at the Woodmansee trial for the Goddard murder. Zugel, who will face a maximum of life in prison on that charge as well will be sentenced May 11. Continued, page 72 Middleville mobile home park OK’d by Elaine Gilbert Developers of a proposed mobile home park on die north edge of Middleville hope to start on the project by June now that the Barry County Board of Commissioners has approv­ ed a rezoning of the site. After hearing opposition to the project from several residents and their attorney, the Coun­ ty Board Tuesday voted 5-2 to rczone a 33-acre parcel (the former Curtis Solomon farm) between Layfayette Street and Crane Road. The Board agreed with its Development Committee and the County Planning and Zon­ ing Commission to change zoning of the site from R-2 (single and two family dwellings) to R-3 which allows single, two family dwell­ ings, medium high density and mobile home parks. The Planning and Zoning Commission gave its preliminary approval of the change last month. A stipulation that development of the mobile home park must be in progress within six months was attached to the County Board’s rezoning approval. After six months, the land will revert back to R-2 zoning if development has not started, the board said. Middleville resident Michael Jones, who presented Commissioners with a petition car­ rying more than 100 names of residents op­ posing the project, said he was disappointed with the Board’s decision to approve the project. "1 think it was an issue that deserved more time and study,” he said. Contacted Tuesday evening, he said he did not know if residents planned to pursue available options to challenge the rezoning. At the meeting, Jones told the board he thought an environmental study should be done before the project was approved. He also said no data is available on the impact the pro­ posed 162-site park would have on Thornap­ ple Kellogg Schools. He also said the mobile home park was not harmonious with the character of the neighborhood. Jones and Lou Ward, another Middleville resident, both said they were concerned that the current sewer and water systems were not adequate to serve the park. Ward also said she feared the mobile home park would erode the conununity's tax base and present traffic problems. T. William Hefferan, whose Grand Rapids management company has proposed the Continued, page 12 Race for school board seats begins in three districts; no contest in Hastings by Kathleen Scott Candidates for school board seats will face opposition in three area school districts, while Hastings and Maple Valley candidates arc uncomesicd. Voters in the Delton Kellogg and Thomapple Kellogg school districts will choose among five candidates each to fill two vacan­ cies on each of the school boards. Three candidates have filed petitions for two seats on the Lakewood Board of Education. Incumbents are on the ballot in Hastings, and Maple Valley has two candidates seeking the two available seats. The deadline for filing petitions in the Barr/ County area districts was Monday. The an­ nual school elections will be held Monday. June 13. Millage proposals are possibilities for voters in Hastings, Middleville and Delton. Lakewood school officials say a millage pro­ posal is definite, although the amount has not yet been detemined. Maple Valley schools will not have a millage question on the ballot. A total of three current board of education members in the five districts will not seek re­ election. In Delton, board president Vcm Scott is the only incumbent running for the board. Sally Mills, board secretary, said she is not seeking re-election after her four-year term "because of the time commitment involved. "1 belong to other organizations — the Thornapple Arts Council. Bernard Historical Society and the Delton Chamber of Com­ merce — and would like to devote more time to them." she said Mills also said she is stepping aside because "people in the community need the ex­ perience of being on the board — to be part of it. It’s worth the experience,” she said. Scott. 45, is general manager of Consumer Concrete in Hastings. He resides at 5640 Osborne Rd. Delton. He began serving on the board in 1976 and is seeking his fourth term. At 28. Michael Otis is the youngest can­ didate in any of the districts. A resident of 11755 lewis Rd.. Plainwell, he is president of Gun Lake Glass and Screen. Glen Weever, a retired driver from Tucker Freelance Freight Lines, is another new can­ didate for the Delton board. Weever, 62, resides al 11264 E. Shore, Delton. Richard Baker, owner of Delton Body Shop, is also seeking election. He resides at 6998 Keller Rd., Delton, and is 51 years old. Joseph Noto, 39-ycar-old counselor at Bat­ tle Creek Springfield High School, is also a candidate. He resides at 3581 Fine Lake Rd., Battle Creek. Superintendent Dr. John Sanders, said a millage proposal is on the agenda for Mon­ day's (April 18) board of education meeting, but said he was not at liberty to release more information. Members of the Citizen Task Force for Thomapplc Kellogg Public Schools arc cur­ rently assessing the financial needs of the district for the next several years. The task force will meet today to prepare a rep.* and decide on final recommendations. The board of education will hole a special meeting April 20. following the district’s special education millage election set for April 19. APR 1 4 1988’ James Verlinde and Gary VanElst are the two incumbent candidates in the Thornapple Kellogg district. Verlinde, a resident of 513 Edward St. in Middleville, is the business manager at Pfeif­ fer Lincoln Mercury, Inc. in Grand Rapids. He is 42, currently serves as board treasurer and has been a member of the board of educa­ tion for four years. VanElst. a farmer in partnership at G & G Pork Farm, resides at 460 S. Yankee Springs Rd., Middleville. Thirty-scven-year-old VanElst has served on the board for eight years. The three new candidates arc James Wert Jr., Charlene Bird and Robert Blain. Wert, 35. resides at 1017 Greenwood St., Middleville and works at Bradford White Corp. Bird, 38, is a homemaker residing at 4900 Robertson Rd., Middleville. Blain, 34. is a foreman at Steelcase and lives at 11750 Garbow Rd., Middleville. Lake Odessa resident Dean Hyde, who cur­ rently serves as secretary on the Lakewood Board of Education, is the sole incumbent candidate in that district. Dr. Kenneth Her­ shberger. who has served for eight years on the board, has declined to seek re-election. "I just think it’s time for new leadership by younger people with new ideas." said Her­ shberger. "I’ll miss it, but I think this is the best tim<; to move on." Hyde. 48. is the operations manager for the Woodland Fertilizer Division of American Bean and Grain. Ronald Wells Jr. and Phillip McClelland are the other two candidates joining Hyde in Continued on page 12 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 14. 1988 State’s timber represents valuable resource & GOOD SPIRITS LUNCH • DINNER • COCKTAILS Banquet Facilities Available Open for ... SUNDAY BRUNCH October thru Mother's Day For reservations call ... 948-4042 Comer of South Jefferson & Court Street _ Downtown Hastings South Jefferson STREET NEWS f X " EVENTS 1. “An Evening of Lincoln” • April 16. "Honest Abe" comes alive this Saturday evening at Central Auditorium with a presentation by Dr. Weldon Petz to benefit the C.K. and S. depot restoration project. Tickets available around town or at the door. Deliver Lincoln's Gettysburg Address from our soapbox this week and get a $2.00 gift certificate and we will donate $10.00 to the depot fund. (Limit 3) 2. Woodland Civil War Weekend ■ April 16-17. A liv­ ing history encampment, troop drills and a marker dedication ceremony take place in Woodland this weekend. 3. Kewpiesta - April 14-17. Show us your favorite Kewpie Doll this week and get a $2.00 gift cer­ tificate. Tell us who Rose O’Neill was and it's a dollar more. (Limit 5) 4. Babysitters! Pennock Hospital is having a class in babysitting responsibilities for those in sixth grade or higher on Saturday Morning, May 7. The class costs $3.00 and you must pre-register at 948-3125. Pennock also offers a series of classes on how to lose weight, how to stop smoking and a class in diabetes education. 5. The Hastings Exchange Club needs your nomina­ : tion for their "Book of Golden Deeds” award. They wish to honor someone who has quietly, without fanfare, been an outstanding volunteer in our com­ munity. Send your nomination to Box 236, Hastings. 6. Hastings Band Boosters present “An Evening to Remember” this Saturday night at the high school cafeteria. Enjoy the big band sound of the "Blast from the Past", a group of local musicians led by Joe LaJoye. They will play music you love to dance to, refreshments will be served and an Amway Getaway Weekend will be given as a door prize. Proceeds go to support the High School band's trip to Washington, D.C. 7. The Chamber of Commerce sponsc red Spring Art Show is scheduled for May 7. You can reserve a spot by calling the Chamber at 945-2454. 8. Thomas Jefferson's Birthday - April 13. Tom was bom In the south and spent most of his life there. He was a man of diverse interests and numerous talents and he knew how to get the job done, a true leader of men. This is also a good description of the merchants who, many years ago, banded together to serve the public on his namesake street, in Downtown Hastings: South Jefferson Street. Visit us this week, sing Happy Birthday to Tom and get a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 10) 9. Barbershop Quartet Day - April 11. S.P.E.B.S.Q.A. Harmony Week - April 10-16. Great Lakes Invita­ tional Barbershop Show - April 16. Harmonize at Bosley's this week from our soapbox and you each get a $3.00 gift certificate and a chance to become the SJS Singing Troubadors", our goodwill am­ bassadors to the world. 10. Give your bike a spring checkup at True Value Bikes on South Jefferson. (Gift certificates ar* limited lo one parson par month and, unteai olhafwlsa stated. to those 18 or older.) AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Little Bucky celebrates Income Tax Day (April 15) by having a 79’ Sale this week. Even if your pockets are a little bare after paying Uncle Sam, you can still afford the bargains we bring you each week in our Reminder Ad. This week, in addition to Double Prints everyday, you get a free 5x7 enlargement with each roll of film you bring in to be developed at R^'sy's. Our selection of Mother's Day a.. j’aduation cards is now on display in the Str .rment Shop. Check out the Vitamin Specials ir. our Reminder ad this week. Bosley's is open until 8 p.m. on weekdays, 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays and every Sunday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. to serve you. Timber growers and lan­ downers in Michigan earn more than S300 million an­ nually from tree harvests. "Michigan’s forests hold an extremely productive timber resource that is dominated by hardwood varieties," says Karen Potter Witter. Michigan Slate University Ex­ tension forest economist. "Of the 18.2 million acres of forestland in Michigan, 17.3 million acres support com­ mercial timber growth.” Witter says that annual timber growth in the state is estimated at 753 million cubic feet, almost twice as much as is harvested yearly. Of the more than 2u billion cubic feet of growing stock, 74 percent is hardwoods. More than 5 million Christmas trees, with an estimated value of more than S50 million, were harvested from Michigan forests in 1986. Almost half of the state's timbcrland occurs in the Up­ per Peninsula, which is 84 percent forested. Sixty-four percent of the state’s timberland is owned by in­ dividuals, while slate and na­ tional forests contain 21 per­ cent of the state’s timbcrland. Witter says that timber prices have been increasing the past five years. Since 1982, saw prices for red oak and red pine have increased by 10 percent yearly over the rate of inflation. Aspen prices have increased by 7 percent annually during this time. The only price decrease recorded since 1982 has been for hard maple -- prices have declined by 2.8 percent. The production of sawlogs, pulpwood veneer, poles and posts, fuelwood and other timber products in Michigan in 1984 exceeded 1972 levels by 31 percent. Lumber and wood products, wood furniture, and pulp and paper products contributed more than $1.9 billion in value-added revenues to Michigan’s economy in 1980. An estimated 2.778 finite are involved in the forest products industry and employ about 58.000 persons. These jobs generated an additional 242.560 jobs outside the forest products industry. Since 1981, forest products industries have invested about $1.3 billion in new plants and plant expansion. This invest­ ment represents more than 3,700 jobs directly related to the operations of these industries. "We have a record of seven years of concentrated industry development effort," Witter says. “Michigan has shown that development can and should take place while main­ taining a forest environment that is attractive to hunters, campers, hikers and cross­ country skiers. Given the status of Michigan's forest resource, growth in our forest economy should continue on all fronts.” Negligent homicide case moves closer to trial by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A 22-month-old negligent homicide case involving the motor vehicle death of a pregnant woman took another step toward trial last week when Barry County Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster denied several motions presented by the defense. The defendant, Steven R. Hill, 23, was charged in 1986 with one count of negligent homicide following the June 5 accident that led to the deaths of Catherine A. Schmidt, 25, and het unborn child. Hill, of 411 Harrington Rd., Delton, was originally charged with manslaughter - a 15-year felony offense - but he was bound over io circuit court on charges of negligent homicide with a motor vehicle. That charge is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of two years and/or $2,000. Since 1986 the trial has been delayed, and Hill has withdrawn one earlier no contest plea. In court last Wednesday, defense attorney John Hurley asked the court to eliminate testimony that the deceased woman was pregnant at the time of the two-vehicle accident He also asked the court to eliminate eyewitness testimony that Hill was seen speeding shortly before the crash. Additionally, he requested that photographs taken of skid marks at the scene be supressed because they did not show the entire skid and therefore gave a distorted view of the accident. But Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Marilyn Meyer told the court testimony that Schmidt was pregnant at the time was vital because her husband, William Schmidt, who was driving, would testify that when he saw the accident was imminent, he chose to cross the highway to the left rather than drive into the ditch on the right On the second issue, Meyer said it was relevant for the jury to know how Hill was driving prior to the accident Concerning the first matter, Shuster admitted knowledge of the pregnancy increases the tragedy of the accident but he said it would not necessarily be prejudicial to the jury. On the second motion, Shuster said a defendant's driving behavior just prior to an accident is relevant in other types of cases. On the subject of the photographs, Hurley argued that the investigative work conducted by Barry County Sheriffs deputies was incomplete and would consequently damage his case. Hurley said deputies only photographed part of the skid marks left by Hill’s vehicle. Secondly, they measured the length of the skid marks but did not measure them from fixed points away from the roadway. That procedure, called triangulation, enables investigators to recreate the accident at a later date. Without the measurements from fixed points, it would be impossible lo precisely reconstruct the accident, he said. "By failing to obtain evidence, they have in effect supressed evidence," Hurley said. Under questioning by Hurley, Deputy Gary Sunior said the camera he was using showed the entire skid mark in his viewfinder when he took the photos. It wasn’t until the pictures were developed several days later that he found out the camera did not pick up the entire skid marie. The marks, which had been washed away by fire officials cleaning the scene, could not be re-photographed, he said. CpI. Michael Lesick, who investigated the accident, admitted that the additional measurements weren't taken and the accident "In Biblical times, a man could have as many wives as he could afford. Just like today." — Abigail Van Buren After the 1986 accident, Lesick said an investigation indicated that Hill had been drinking all afternoon in a bar in Delton prior to the early evening accident on Orchard Street near Delton. Lesick said then that Hill was eastbound and rounding a series of sharp curves when he failed to negotiate one and crossed the center line into the westbound lane. A westbound car, driven by William Schmidt, saw Hill's truck ahead and turned also crossed into the wrong lane in an attempt to avoid Hill. Lesick said Hill must have seen the Schmidt vehicle and returned to his own lane, which lead to the collision near the south shoulder of the roadway. Catherine Schmidt suffered multiple injuries and was pronounced dead on arrival after she was taken by helicopter to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Efforts to save her six-monlh unborn child were unsuccessful. In August 1987, Hill withdrew his earlier no contest plea alter Judge Shuster told Hill he would not follow the prosecutor's sentence recommendation of nine months in jail plus probation. Rutland Township youth suffers back injuries when struck by dead tree limb last week Rutland Township resident David Elliott, 16, suffered back injuries Thursday morning when a dead tree limb fell and struck him on the head and back. He was taken to Pennock Hospital for treat­ ment and was expected to be released over the weekend. Elliott, his brother Robert and a friend, Jonathan McKim, were on an arrowhead hun­ ting expedition near Irving and Heath Roads when the mishap occured. Exactly what happened is not known, said Sherry Elliott, the boy’s mother. "It was a freaky thing. When David tried to explain it to me. I couldn't understand how it could have happened. ” she said. “The limb was dead, and 1 think it might have been lean­ ing against another tree before it fell. When David gets better, maybe we can go down there and figure out how it happened." When the accident happened, McKim ran the mile back to the Elliott home lo alert David’s parents. The parents credit the Hastings Ambulance Service with quick response time and profes­ sional. considerate sevice. After the ambulance became stuck in the deep woods, a four-wheeled vehicle from the Judge Shaw elected < to Children’s Charter i Board of Directors Probate Judge Richard H. Shaw has been elected to the Board of Directors of Children's Charter of the Courts of Michigan, Inc. Juvenile Court Judges founded Children’s Charter in 1959 tc serve as a voice for children, particularly in the areas of child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency and youth crime. As a private non-profit corpora­ lion, Children’s Charter is supported by grants, donations, contracts, the United Way and various foundations. Judge Shaw joins a board of 22 people, half of whom are judges. Children’s Charter ac­ complishes its mission of improving justice and service to Michigan’s children through a program of community education, training, service coordination and policy leadership. Hustings Fire Department was dispatched to the scene to help. When they were unable to free the first am­ bulance. anotlier one was sent to the intersec­ tion of Chief Noonday and Whitmore Roads. The youth, on a backboard and undergoing medical treatment, was taken out of the woods in his father’s truck to the waiting ambulance. Sherry said early medical treatment by the ambulance personnel was the big reason for David's expected recovery. "I can’t say enough about the guys. They were super, and hey were so concerned about his welfare,” she said. 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But because the police reports were inaccurate, Hurley said he would be unable to prove it in court. "We can't cure this by saying the officer didn't do his job. We can’t cure this with a jury instruction," Hurley said. But Shuster said the lack of complete evidence would hamper both prosecution as well as defense and would net prejudice either side. "There isn't any question that the court would have preferred that these officers do what (their teachers) would have had them do," he said. "But I don't think it's a distortion to present what they do have." s17” Barry County's Largest Men's Clothing Store �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 14. 1988 — Page 3 Drug defendant sentenced to one year in jail on cocaine charges A defendant arrested in the Oct. 1 bust of 25 accused drug offenders in the Hastings area was sentenced last week to one year in jail on charges of attempted delivery of cocaine. Anthony J. Straley Jr„ 22. of 341 W. Mill St., Hastings, was also sentenced concurrently to 11 months in jail and one year probation for drunken driving, second offense. Originally charged with delivery of cocaine - a 20-year offense, Straley pleaded guilty to the five-year attempted delivery offense and drunken driving charge on March 21 as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. After a closed conference in the judge's chambers, Straley's attorney, John Hurley, asked for leniency for his client "Mr. Straley is a young min who recognizes he’s had a considerable problem with substance abuse - alcohol for a long time, and more recently, cocaine," Hurley said. "He understands that jail can be a very positive experience in helping him finish his high school and conquering his substance abuse." When asked by the court if he had anything to say, Straley replied "I have nothing to say, your honor." "You don't care if you go to prison for five years?" asked Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster?" “I believe jail lime would be more than adequate." Straley answered back. In handing down his sentence, Shuster noted that Straley had over 10 previous offenses as an adult and a juvenile, ranging from possession of a controlled substance to assault and battery to receiving and concealing stolen property to drunk driving. Shuster also said Straley had yet to be sent to jail for any of his prior offenses. Because it was unclear if Straley was a regular dealer, Shuster said he would not sentence him to the maximum five years in state prison. "I have no patience for those who say they're only supporting their habit," he said. "But we don't have clear evidence of that. We have a pattern here of someone who's using and sharing with friends." In addition to the jail time, Shuster sentenced Straley to a five-year term of probation for the drug charge and a one-year probaiionaty period for the drunken driving charge. He was also ordered to pay court costs of $1,000, fines of S500 and restitution of $100. Straley was also ordered to live in a half-way house after his release from jail and was directed to have substance abuse counseling. His driver’s license was also revoked. In other court business: A man who violated his probation curfew was sentenced last week to 10 months in jail for probation violation. Eugene Gibson, 25. was out shopping for groceries on Feb. 14, but was arrested when his car broke down, and he was unable to be home by midnight. Gibson, of 738 E. State St., pleaded guilty on March 23. In court last Wednesday, he told the court he admitted to police he was in violation of his probation and cooperated with them. "I didn't try to hide the fact," he said. "I told the officer what the situation was. I don’t think I’m a threat to society. I have a family, and I’d like to get a job and support my family." But Shuster said Gibson had already received a break when he was sentenced to jail for attempted breaking and entering in July 1986. "What you did, on the scale of seriousness, was not all that serious." Shuster said. "But you have to recognize until you successfully complete your probation period, you're under the thumb of the probation department. "You must learn to conform to the rules and regulations of society," he said. "You made a choice. You weren't supposed to be out driving after hours, and you did." Continued on page 12 Middle schoolers head for Saginaw Hastings middle school students departed yesterday morning (or the state finals ol the Academic Track Meet, a new event at Hastings this year. The National Bank of Hastings gave the group $75 to cover the cost of lunches en route to the finals in Saginaw. Finalists shown here are (front row) Tom Brighton, (second row. from left) Derek Frendge. Aubrey Mason. Patrick Williams. Malyka DeGoa, Monica Mellen, Erin Merritt. Jenny Parker Karla Preston, (back row) Kristy Abendroth, Heigi Briggs. Bryan Sherry, Matt Tait. Dan Watson. Principal Jerry Horan. Brad Gee, Jenny Johnson, Amy Chaffee, Kathy Vos, instructor Karen Miller, and Jennie Kornstadt. Welborn against shift of property to sales tax by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Saying it would discriminate against business owners. State Sen. Jack Welborn said Monday he opposed the first state legislative proposal to raise the state income tax in exchange for a reduced property tax. The 13th District state senator made his remarks at a legislative coffee held Monday morning at the County Scat in Hastings. Proposals now under consideration in the state Legislature would raise the state sales tax from 4 percent to 5’4 percent and allocate ad­ ditional funds for education while reducing property taxes Welborn, who represents Barry. Ionia. Montcalm and part of Kalamazoo counties, said he opposed the first draft of the bill because it did not include a cap on future pro­ perty tax limits. Without the limit. Welborn said, future Legislatures could raise the property tax back up to current levels. Welborn made his remarks before Gov. James Blanchard unveiled a proposal Tuesday that would reduce homeowners’ property taxes by up to 44 percent and business proper­ ty taxes by up to 12 percent in exchange for the increased sales tax. Additional monies from the state sales tax would be used for public school education and to balance the inequalities between richer and poorer school districts in the slate. Considering the properly taxes he pays on his farm. Welborn said he would sec reduced property taxes for two to three years — until taxes arc eventually raised. “I projected that three years down the road., I would be paying the (additional) I '4-pcrccnt sales tax and more property tax because there was no cap.” Secondly, he said, the property tax reduc­ tions were less for businesses than for homes. ”Thc main problem is to set two crite. ta fcr business and homes, so you have ihe potential to stick it to business, which I would sec as driving more jobs away.” he said. Intnxluced as an attempt to more equitably fund public school education in Michigan, the problem arose because of reduced slate ex­ penditures for education. Welborn said. The reduction in state funds has led to in­ creased millage proposals in many school districts in the state, he said. • The state is the culprit.” Welborn said. ■‘When this (local millage) money goes up here, the state money goes down. ”The local districts are not able to keep the increases they get from the local tax roles.” he said. "When the (state-equalized value) goes up. the stale aid goes down. The schools can only retain the debt retirement portion of it. They can’t get the operational portion.” Welborn said people frequently ask him why Michigan Stale Lottery money isn’t go­ ing to fund education, as it was intended when the lottery was intnxluced. "The lottery money all goes to education Unlay." he said. "But that’s only half the answer. Today, it replaces the general fund money." Concerning criminal justice in !»*• .. Welborn said steps are being taken to prove the corrections system. Water quality meeting set for April 19 Shari Schaftlcin of the West Michigan En­ vironmental Action Council in Grand Rapids will be guest speaker for the local water quali­ ty meeting on April 19. from 8:30-10:30 a.m.. in the conference room of the BarryEaton District Department in Hastings. The Health Department will give an update on its ground water survey. Information on brine dumping and new water bulletins from Michigan State University Cooperative Ex­ tensive Service will be shared. Please join us if you have an interest in water issues. For more information, cal! the Cooperative Extension Service at 948-4862. City flushing fire hydrants next week The city of Hastings will be flushing fire hydrants on Tuesday. April 19. and Wednes­ day. April 20 throughout the city. "We're making great progress in that area." said the chairman of the state Senate Criminal Justice Committee. "None of it fast enough, in my opinion, but it’s coming.” Pressure from the Legislature has recently convinced officials to reduce the amount of time that must pass before a missing halfway house resident is considered an escapee. Up until recently, halfway house residents could be away from their homes without per­ mission for up to 24 hours before law enforce­ ment authorities were summoned. "One escaped from a halfway home and came back to his — to one of our communities — and killed his mother," he said. "Another got into several auto accidents." After considerable negotiation with legislators, officials dropped the 24-hour period down to four hours. "They were reluctant," Welborn said. "But when they put two people on the (Law Enforcement Information Network) system, it had an effect on two inmates when the return­ ed from their home visit and a job and found out they were on the LEIN system.” State Senator Jack Welborn LETTERS from our readers.... Hastings Supt. replies to reader’s concerns Property taxes can’t exceed cost of living To the editor: The purpose of this communication is to reply to the three concerns listed in Norma Woodmansee’s recent letter to the editor of the Hastings Banner. First, the Hastings Area School System docs not threaten...the information about the results of a millage defeat that was issued was in response to questions about how the school system could operate without the revenue that would be raised from the 4.18 mills increase. The millage proposition was defeated and now the cuts and changes that were indicated arc being implemented, just as explained prior to die election. Secondly, the single biggest savings io the list of changes and cuts being implemented results from having a five hour schixil day rather than a six hour day. That is because middle and high school students will take one less class than they do under the current ar­ rangement. With that many students each tak­ ing one less class, fewer teachers will be needed so many will be laid off at the secon­ dary level. The same situation is true at the elementary level since there won't be time for the science, music, and physical education programs, resulting in the layoff of additional teachers. Altogether, over 20 teachers will he without jobs because of the change in the length of the school day. and the teachers lef' on staff will be teaching the same number of hours that they currently are. Finally, the half-days that arc scheduled during the school year are for parents to have the opportunity to meet with their children’s teachers during three days in the fall and three days in the spring. Many parents have to ar­ range conferences around their work times and also have children in more than one school, so several different time alternatives are needed in order to schedule the con­ ferences. While such alternatives n.ay be able to be presented by having two full days of conferences (with no classes for students), another problem is caused because the school year would have to be lengthened in order to meet the state law for 180 days of instruction. Since half-days count toward the 180 day re­ quirement. the current arrangement allow s for the greatest flexibility and convenience for parents without lengthening the school year. Hopefully, these explanations will help your understanding of the school system’s situation. Thank you for your interest To the editor: Regarding increases in property taxes by all of the local townships, in my case. 1 have been hit by both Orangeville (where Bay Pointe is) and Yankee Springs (where my home is). In both instances, the millage has changed only moderately, yet in three years. Bay Pointe real estate taxes increased 84 percent and my residence increased 20 percent. I was lucky enough to have been close to the Hcadlee movement that started in my hometown of Farmington. I found this paragraph of the adopted amendment that can force the township to adjust the millage lo keep the income in line with approved budgetary needs - rather than the windfall brought about by stale dictated increases in assessed evaluation. Sec. 31 Units of Local Government If the definition of the base of an existing tax is broadened, the maximum authorized rate of taxation on the new base in each unit of Local Government shall be reduced to yeild the same estimated gross revenue as on the prior base. If the assessed valuation of proper­ ty as finally equalized, excluding the value of new construction and improvements, in­ creases by a larger percentage than the in­ crease in the General Price Level from the previous year, the maximum authorized rate applied thereto in each unit of L<x.*al Govern­ ment shall be reduced to yield the same gross revenue from existing property, adjusted for changes in the General Price Level, as could have been collected at the existing authorized rate on the prior assessed value. Sec. 32 Any taxpayer of the state shall have stan­ ding to bring suit in the Michigan State Court of Appeals to enforce the provisions of Sec­ tions 25 through 31. inclusive, of this Article and. if the suit is sustained, shall receive from the applicable unit of government his costs in­ curred in maintaining such suit. Simply put. even with an increase in assess­ ed evaluation, the net increase in taxes cannot exceed the rise in the cost of living - as you all know this has been in the 4 percent range over the last three years We can rightfully demand that these overcharges he refunded since the townships have clearly exceeded their authority as a taxing body, according to Headlec I. for one. plan legal remedy. Sincerely. Carl A. Schocssel. Superintendent Roy A. Martin Owner Buy Pointe In response lo an audience question about early release from county jails. Welborn said the state criminal population is growing rapid­ ly. with 34 of the state's facilities now at their limit. “We’re gaining prisoners at a rate — last month we gained a full 600 prisoners.” he said. "That's a net gain over the number be­ ing released or paroled.” But Welborn said those that are receiving early releases from county jails arc largely in­ mates convicted of less serious misdemeanors. "It’s a concern of all of ours, but it’s not as dangerous as the earlier law that dealt with the early release of felons from the prison system," he said. Also at Monday's coffee, a spokeswoman for U.S. Rep. Paul Henry said the 5th District congressman voted against current legislation to raise the minimum wage. Deb Walsh, who serves in Henry's Grand Rapids office, said Henry voted against the measure in the House Education and Labor Committee because of the indexing provision attached to it. According to terms of the indexing provi­ sion. the minimum wage would be raised several times between passage and 1991. On a pending issue of maternity benefits and health care. Walsh said Henry is opposing legislation requiring virtually all businesses lo grant women and men up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave. Henry opposed the plan because small businesses that only employ a few workers do not have the flexibility to provide that benefit. "Congressman Henry has been against both parental leave and health care under the prin­ ciple that federal government should not in­ terfere with businesses, especially small businesses." Walsh said. Henry’s congressional scat includes the northern half of Barry County . The next legislative coffee is tentatively set for May 9 at 8 a.m. Michigan Extended Weather Forecast What do you think of the Hastings school millage defeat? Claire Naughton Joe Dunn Friday through Sunday Partly cloudy Friday and Saturday. But increasing clouds with a chance of showers Sunday. Highs mid 40s to mid 50s. Lows lower 20s to lower 30s. Upper Peninsula Friday through Sunday A chance of rain or snow showers east Friday and Saturday. A chance of showers entire peninsula Sunday. Highs upper 30s to mid 40s Friday and Saturday...And mid 40s to mid 50s Sunday. Lows 20 to 30. Wendy Duke On March 28, Hastings school district voters turned down a 4.18 mill school tax increase by a vote of 1,732 to 1,722. Since then, the board of education has enforced cuts amounting to nearly $800,000 for the 1988-89 school year. What do you think of the millage defeat? Wendy Orbeck, Hastings: "I was sorry to see it defeated because I think the special education classes are going to be affected and the children will be deprived. I hope they hold another (election) like they spoke of before. I don't like to see sports cut. Sports is an incentive. You have to have fun to go along with the learning." Sandy Rose, Hastings: “I was disapointed. I worked for helping it pass. I hope they put it up again in June, and I hope it passes." Banner _________ Wendy Orbeck Claire Naughton, Hastings: "I think that they need to do more about managing the cost of the schools. I think they overreacted in cutting some of the programs and cutting the school day." Lower Peninsula The Hastings PUBLIC OPINION: _______ r Send (orm PS. 35?9 to P.O Box tJ (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid al Hastings, Michiaan 49058 Vol. 133. No. 15 - Thursday, April 14. 1988 Subscription Rain- Si3.00 per year in Barry County; S15.00 per year in adjoining counties: and S16.50 per year elsewhere. Sandy Rose Marlene Simon Joe Dunn, Hastings: "Well, I'm really disappointed with the fact that it went down in an extremely close vole. I can understand the burden (an increase) puts on some people on fixed incomes. But, by the same token. I really feel our school system is one of the more important things we have in our community and the lax-paying people should (support it). Some of the people who I know voted no, I have seen spend that much (the amount of the individual millage increase) in one night on entertainment. I think that maybe they're picking on the wrong thing." Wendy Duke, Hastings: "I think it's too bad it didn't get passed because kids are our future, and they're important I think a lot of the (school district) management is overpaid, and they don't get involved as much as taey should. They’d rather sit in their offices." Marlene Simon, Hastings: "I think they should vote yes. I think the kids need these activities and the library. It's important, and if they have (a millage vote) again, I would vote yes again." Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 14, 1988 Bernice P. Oaks Kenneth D. Erickson, Jr. Edith J. Sharpe NASHVILLE - Kenneth D. Erickson, Jr., 51 of 6334 Thornapple Lake Rd , Nashville, died at 6:50 p.m., Tuesday, April 5,1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Erickson was bom on July 20,1936, in Kalamazoo, the son of Kenneth and Margaret (Kinsey) Erickson. He was raised in the Plain­ well and Hastings areas and attended schools there. He served in the United Slates Army from 1959 to 1961. He was married to Judith A. Kellenberger on July 3, 1969. He was employed as a self-employed paint­ er. Previous employment included: Hastings Manufacturing Company and E.W. Bliss Company. Mr. Erickson is survived by his wife, Judith; three sons, John Erickson of Kalamazoo, Raymond and Robert Erickson at home; daughter, Brenda Sweeney of Lansing; a sister, Valerie Owens of Middleville and one grandchild. Graveside services were held Friday, April 8, in Warner Cemetery at Stoney Point, with the Rev. Robert Taylor and Nashville V.F.W. Post No. 3260 officiating. Arrangments were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to any charitable organization. TRAVERSE CJTY - Edith J. Slurpe, 89. of Traverse City, formerly of Hastings died Tues­ day, April 12, 1988 at the Grand Traverse Medical Care Facility in Traverse City. Mrs. Sharpe was bom April 25, 1898 in Chicago, the daughter of August and Mathilda (Hedstrom) Nelson. She was raised in Lawrence and attended schools there going on to Western Michigan University receiving a teaching certification. She taught school in Richland, Hastings and Oaklawn, Illinois. She was married to former long time Pastor of the Presbyterian Church, Rev. Leason Sharpe on December 23, 1923. They first came to Hastings in 1925 moving to Richland, MI. and Morgan Park, Illinois, returing to Hastings in 1945. She lived in Traverse City for the last eight years. Mrs. Sharpe is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Auzville (Estelle) Jackson of Richland, VA„ Mrs. Vernon (Marjorie) Hartnett and Miss Janet Sharpe, both of Traverse City; one son, Robert Sharpe of East Lansing; two grand­ children; one great granchild; one sister, Ellen Swanson of Marengo, Illinois; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leason on August 28, 1959; four brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 15,1988 at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. G. Kent Keller officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are being made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. iWiATTEND SEKV1CES1 HASTINGS Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. Michael Anion. Paslor. Phone 945-9414 Sunday. April 17 • 8:45 Church School. All Ages. 10:00 Family Worship. Holy Commu­ nion. 5:30 Chili Supper. Benefit Sieve Jordan Thursday. April 14 4:15 Children's Choir. 7:00 YF Practice. 7:30 Sr Choir. 8:00 AA. Saturday. April 16 - 9:30 Conf 8. Tuesday. April 19 -9:30 Wordwat­ chers. 4:00 Acolyte Training. 7:00 Christian Caregiving. Wednesday, April 20 - 9:30 Family Class, 7:00 Bd. Elder, 7:30 Bd. Educ. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Comer of Broadway and Center, in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir, 9 p.m. Church School and Adult Education. 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Call for informa­ tion about youth choir. Bible Study, youth group and ocher activities. ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship )l a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. David D. Garrett. Phone 948-2229 Par­ sonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 44:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banfield Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm, Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School. 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. April 17 - 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broadcast at 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 Church School Classes for all ages. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room. 2:30 Memorial Service for Susanna Kreider. 6:30 Junior High Youth. 6:30 Senior High Youth. Monday. April 18 - 7:30 Trustees meeting. Tuesday. April 19 - 7:00 Jail Ministry Board meeting, 7:00 Christian Education Committee and Teachers meeting to study P.R.E.M. material. Wednesday. April 20 - 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Lcitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. BARR'. COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings, Ml 49058 Nor­ man Herron. Minister telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 9484201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day, Worship 10 a.m., Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:00 (Elem. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB club for boys. E. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barrett, Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday Schoo! 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night, 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall), Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.tn. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH, 1302 S. Hanover. Hastings. Leonard Davis. Pastor. Ph. 948-2256 or 945-9429. Sun­ day: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.. Youth 5 p.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m. Nuncry for all services. Wednes­ day: CYC 6:45 p.m.. prayer and Bible study 7 p.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 9454995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided lo and from morn­ ing services Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar The Churcn Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Church- , and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complel•htut iption Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings and lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of H.itingl, Inc. Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. SLunday School al 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PLNE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Rev. Donald Jansen. Pastor. Phone 6644811. Sunday morning wor­ ship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Insurance lor your life. Home. Business ond Car WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hostings — Nashville FLEXFAI INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS AUmb,, F O.l C. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville, Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch, Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broodway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescripl«ons“• DOS. Jelfetsnn• 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Haslings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Haslings. Michigan \_______________ 7 HASTINGS - Bernice P. Oaks, 79 of 496 Oakdale Rd., Haslings died Friday, April 8, 1988 at her residence. Mrs. Oaks was born on November 8,1908 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Max and Lena (Schanzenbaker) Bradley. She was raised in Battle Creek and attended school there. She married Clifton Becker on August 25,1928. They farmed in several Barry County areas. Mr. Becker died in 1976. She then married Melvin J. Oaks on October 24, 1981. Mr. Oaks died January 6, 1988. She has lived at her present address for about 14 years. Mrs. Oaks is survived by two sons, Robert Becker of Hastings and L.D. Becker of Battle Creek; two daughters, Janice Howell of Garden City, MI. and Marilee Ayles of Nashville; 15 grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; three step-children and one sister. Services were 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Don Roscoe officiating. Burial was at the Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Earl R. Eckelbecker LUDINGTON - Earl R. Eckelbecker, 64, of Ludington, formerly of Nashville died at 5:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 6, 1988 at his resi­ dence in Ludington. Mr. Eckelbecker was bom on August 8, 1923 in Kalamazoo, the son of William and Loretta (Cowling) Eckelbecker. He came to the Nashville area as a child. He lived most of his life in the Nashville area and has resided near Ludington for the past few years. He was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army. ' Mr. Eckelbecker is survived by a son, Clyde Eckelbecker of Kalamazoo; four daughters, Loretta Britten of Mendon, Yvonne Eckel­ becker of Nashville, Patricia Eckelbecker of North Dakota, Diane Padgett of Georgia; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; four sisters, Myrtle Hunter of Kalamazoo, Martha Fleming and Alice Davis of Grand Rapids, Charlotte Slagle of Homer, several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were one sister, three brothers and three grandchildren. Graveside services were held Saturday, April 9 at Nashville’s Lakeview Cemetery with the Rev. Thomas Voyles officiating. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to any charitable organization. ficiating. Bunfield Sunday School 9 a.m.. Banfield Worship 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel Sunday School 9: 30; Country Chapel Worship 10: 30. Harold C. Noah MIDDLEVILLE - Harold C. Noah, 83, of Middleville died Tuesday, April 5, 1988 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Noah was bom on September 4,1904 at Sidney, Michigan, the son of Alfred and Elsie (Frank) Noah. He attended South High in Grand Rapids, graduating in 1922. He was married to Mary E. Leach on January 21, 1928. He was employed at Geukes Meat Market in Middleville for 40 years as a meat cutter. ’ He was a member </the Middleville Mason­ ic Lodge and the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Noah is survived by his wife, Mary; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Frances Vander Wall; one son, Dr. and Mrs. Melvin Noah, all of Middle­ ville; six grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. George (Nellie) Whitcomb of Moline; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, April 8, at Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville, with the Rev. Carl Staser officiating. Burial was in Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, Grand Rapids. Helen V. Gross HASTINGS - Helen Virginia Gross, 75, of 736 N. Broadway, Hastings, died Monday HASTINGS - Norma R. Barlow, 67, of April 11, 1988 at Thornapp’e Manor after a Hastings and Bonita Springs, Florida, a long long illness. time Hastings florist, died at 7:45 a.m. Friday, Mrs. Gross was bom on May 29, 1912, in April 8, 1988 at Hastings Provincial House. Alliance, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Mrs. Barlow was born on January 25,1921, Helen (Jones) Brown. She graduated from in Hastings, the daughter of George and Ethel Alliance High School in 1930 and from ML (Little) Bass. She was raised in Castleton Union College in 1935 with a BA degree in Township and attend the Fisher School, Secondary Education. graduating in 1939 from Nashville High She was married to William C. Gross on June 14, 1933 in Alliance. They lived in Ohio She was married to Eugene F. (Pete) Barlow until 1972 when they moved to Hastings. on June 14, 1940. Mrs. Gross was a member of the First United She was one of the founders of Barlow Methodist Church of Hastings and The Hannah Gardens Florist of Hastings in 1954 and was a Circle of the Women’s Society and Goodwill partner in the business until her death. Previous Sunday School Class. With Mr. Gross she was employment included: former Trio Cafe in a member of the Hi-Nooners. While in Hastings, Eaton Real Estate Agency in Alliance, she was very active in the Methodist Vermontville, Hastings Manufacturing Church, was a volunteer for the Hospital Auxil­ Company and the former Orchard Industries in iary, and an Alumnae Member of the Gamma Hastings. Chapter of Alpha XI Delta, having been She was a member of the Assembly of God awarded the Order of the Rose in 1982. Church and the Good Shepard Mission in Boni­ Mrs. Gross is survived by her husband, ta Springs, Florida, Woodgrove Brethren William; one daughter, Mrs. Gary (JoAnn) Christian Parish-Hastings, Women of the Sweeley of Lansing; one son, David W. Gross Moose and Academy of Friendship, Barry of Ilhaca, NY.; and four grandchildren. County Sportswomens Club, American Legion One daughter, Judith Lynne preceded her in and VJ.W. Auxiliaries. death in 1941. Mrs. Barlow is survived by her husband, * Funeral,services and interment were held in Eugene (Pete); two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Alliance, Ohio. Barlow of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Nick Barlow of Caledonia; six grandchildren; two Mildred Aves brothers, Keith Bass of Hastings, Leland Bass PORTLAND - Mildred Aves, 90, of Port­ of Delton; three sisters, Vonda Richards of land, died Tuesday, April 12, 1988 at Ingham Hastings, Wilma McCollum of Nashville and Medical Center, Lansing. Ruby Ackley of Woodland. Mrs. Aves was bom on October 6, 1897 at Preceding her in death was a brother Sebewa Township, the daughter of Edwin and Kenneth Bass in 1984. Hermina (Bulling) Leak. She attended Funeral services were held Monday, April Goddard and Lake Odessa schools. 11, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hast­ She was married to Allow Aves on Novem­ ings, with the Rev. James Campbell and Jerry ber 8, 1917 in Ionia. Miller officiating. Burial was in Woodland She was a life long resident of Portland. She Memorial Park. was a member of Sebewa Baptist Church and the West Sebewa Community Club. Henrietta Norris Mrs. Aves is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Charles (Elaine) Austin and Mrs. Harold HASTINGS-HenriettaNorris, 86, of Bowler (Marjorie) Swiler both of Lake Odessa, Mrs. Rd., Hastings died Friday, April 8,1988 at her Norma Bever and Mrs. Kenneth (Christine) residence. Towner, both of Portland; one sister, Naomi Mrs. Norris was born February 16, 1902 at Galtner of Lansing; two brothers, Maynard Carlton Township, the daughter of Leonard Leak of Lansing and Maurice Leak of Lake and Sarah (Thuston) Walters. She was the last Odessa; four grandchildren; 24 great grand­ of a family of 12 children. children; one great great granddaughter. She married Charles Norris on June 27, She was preceded in death by one brother, 1925. He died on March 11, 1977. She was a Zeno Leak. Conference Member of the Seventh Day ‘ Funeral services will be held Friday, April Adventist Church. ’ 15, at 1:30 p.m. at Koops Funeral Chapel in She is survived by several nieces and Lake Odessa, with the Rev. Dick Cross offi­ nephews. ciating. Burial will be in Sebewa Baptist Funeral services were held Sunday, April 10 Cemetery. at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Memorial contributions may be made to the Pastor Robert Collar officiating. Burial was at Sebewa Baptist Church and the American Fuller Cemetery. Cancer Society. Norma R. Barlow Susanna Kreider HASTINGS - Susanna Kreider, 87, of 117 Coats Grove Road, Hastings, passed away March 18, 1988 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit ■ Memorial services will be held Sunday, April 17,1988 at 2:30 at the First Presbyterian Church. * Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ Constance (Connie) Bliss IRONS - Mrs. Constance (Connie) Bliss, 61, of Irons and formerly of Gun Lake, died April 1, 1988 at Reeds City Hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Bliss was born on April 20, 1926 in Detroit, the daughter of Frank and Leia Coburn. She was raised in the Hastings and Gun Lake areas, graduating from Middleville High School. She was married lo Clark (Bud) Bliss, Jr., on February 18,1944 in Middleville. They moved from Middleville to the Gun Lake area and owned and operated Gun Lake Northside Groc­ ery for 20 years. She was a member of ±e VFW Auxiliary at Peacock Post No. 5315. Mrs. Bliss is survived by her husband; three daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth (Karen) Kelley of Middleville, Dr. and Mrs. Michael (Mary) Crawford of East Grand Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. Russell (Cheryl) Ruthruff of Delton; her mother, Mrs. Ivan (Leia) Campbell of Delton; eight grandchildren. There were no local funeral services. Arrangements were made by Vida Funeral Home in Baldwin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Society. Obituaries, continued on page 12 Neva W. Luckey DUNEDIN, FLA - Neva W. Luckey, 64, of 3301 Alt. 19, Dunedin, Florida, died Wednes­ day, April 6, 1988 in Dunedin. Mrs. Luckey was bom in 1923 in Battle Creek, and lived with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilis Struble in Hastings until her marriage to Robert Olner of Middleville in 1943 in East Lansing. They lived in Middlevil­ le until 1962 when they moved to Florida. He preceded her in death in 1977. She later married Thomas Luckey in 1980. She worked as Personnel Assistant at Sears in Clearwater for 20 years. Mrs. Luckey is survived by her husband, Thomas; two sons, Jay Olner of Houston, Texas and Gene Olner of Trapper Creek, Alas­ ka; two granddaughters, Neva N. Olner of Houston, Texas and Hilary Olner of Alaska; and three step-children. Memorial services were held in Dunedin, April 8, 1988. Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL March 28. 1988 Common Council met in regular session on Mon­ day. March 28. 1988. in the City Council Chambers. City Hall. Mayor Gray presiding. Present at roll call wore: Spencer. Walton. White. Cusack. Fuhr. Jasperse. Moved by Walton, supported by White that Ken­ neth Miller be excused from the March 28 & April 11. mee’lng. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Cusack that Frank Campbell be excused from the March 28. meeting. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Fuhr that the minutes of the March 14. meeting be approved as reod. and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Invoices reod: Communications Specialists......................... $1,144.00 K ft D..................................................................... 2,070.50 Marblehead Limo................................................1,785.66 Miller Carpel & Furniture................................ 2,500.00 T.J. Miller............................................................. 3,300.00 Moved by Fuhr, supported by Jasperse that the above invoices be approved os reod. Yeas: Jasperse, Fuhr, Cusack. White, Walton, Spencer. Absent: Miller, Campbell. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by White that the invoice for Sch Inc., $235.00: Thomas Training Sys. $70.00 and PAMM, $20 for a total of $325.00 be ap­ proved for payment from the Designated Training Fund and a budget adjustment be mode to the Police Deportment budget. Yeas: Spencer. Walton, White, Cusack. Fuhr, Jasperse. Absent: Campbell, Miller. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Fuhr that the invoice for ATT for $2,103.00 be approved for pay­ ment from the Contingency Fund and a budget ad­ justment be mode to the Police Deportment budget. Yeas: Jasperse. Fuhr, Cusack. White. Walton, Spencer. Absent: Miller, Campbell. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Walton that the minutes of the March 18, DDA meeting be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Fuhr that the re­ quest of the YMCA dated March 15, to use Tyden Park ond Fish Hatchery Park for their Spring Soccer program April 16 to May 16, 1988 and their Fall season Sept. 1) to October 15, 1988 on MondayThursday from 4 to 9 p.m. ond Saturday 8-1:30 p.m.; Bob King Park for YMCA Kiwanis baseball May 19 thru July 2. on Thursday and Saturday from 8-12 noon: and supervised playground ot Fish Hat­ chery Pork (new for 88) A.M. only and Bob King A.M. & P.M. June 13 thru July 29. 1988 ond a storage area at Fish Hatchery Park for program materials (picnic facilities) be approved under the direction of the Director of Public Works. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusack that the thonk you letter from Barbara Moss, Equalization Director for Barry County be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Walton that the letter from Representative Robert Bender, concer­ ning the cut in funds for the Medical Core Facilities, and assuring he will do what he can to restore these funds, be received ond placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Fuhr that the letter from Lorry Hollenbeck, requesting permis­ sion to take his hotdog stand into Fish Hatchery Park bo referred to the Parks Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Oaen discussion was held on curbside pickup vs. behind the house pickup. Lois Roush wonted pickup restored to the old way behind the house. Letters from Fred Eckardt • against curbside; Dick Rose • against curbside; Mr. ft Mrs. Wm. Scudder for curbside; Virginia Lancaster • for curbside; Wade Shook • for curb»ide; Andy Stutz - for curb­ side. Jasperse felt th- re was not enough opposi­ tion against it to change it bock. Owner of Haslings Sanitary Service Ken Neil stated that curbside pickup requires less employees ond only one truck. The moral of his employees is better and fatigue time is better. With curbside he can get by with a driver and two other employees. With the behind the house pickup, he must put on another truck and employees as it takes longer and his employees can't work as long. He stated that he does make special provisions for those who ore handicoped and for health reasons. Mov­ ed by Jasperse, supported by Cusack that the let­ ters concerning garbage pickup be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that the City approve a loon to the DDA for $14,862.00 for preliminary work by M.C. Smith & Associates, Landscape Architects, not to exceed $7,862.00 ond for Williams and Works not to exceed $7,000.00, lor their next proposed project to update, moder­ nize and beautify the J.C. Penny, Moose, Library and Elks parking lots, with the money coming from the contingency fund, with proper budget ad­ justments. Yeos: Spencer. Walton, White, Cusack, Fuhr, Jasperse. Absent: Miller, Campbell. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Cusack that the resolution of appreciation to Chester Lancaster for his 43’4 years of service, retiring March 31, 1988 be approved. Yeas: Jasperse, Fuhr, Casock, White, Walton, Spencer. Absent; Miller, Campbell. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Cusack that the City approve and support the Barry County Futuring Committee In its mission to determine how the people of Barry County feel about the future of the County and Communities within it, & the opinion survey planned for later this year ond public discussion groups to develop future direc­ tion for the County. Yeos: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Cusock, supported by Spencer that the police report for February be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton thot the Police Chief be allowed to request bids on a new cruiser os budgeted. Yeos: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Walton that the Building Inspectors report for March be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. “cuncilman Spencer reported that Jim Brown will have the parking osssessments done in about three weeks. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusack that the re­ quest from Joseph Rentz for the City to vacate 132 ft. of Hubble St. North of Lot 8 of the Ammon Eaton Addition be referred to the City Attorney to draw up necessary papers and lo be set for o public hearing. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusack thot Assessment costs for Curb ond Gutter, Grading. Gravel & Blacktop be raised from $7.50 per lineal ft. to $9.00 lineal ft. Yeas: Spencer. Walton, White, Cusack. Fuhr. Jasperse. Absent; Campbell. Miller. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Jasperse. that the bids for a new tractor/mower from Miller West for an Excel Hustler 400" w/34 hp ford industrial engine. 72" 3-way deck for $10,500 less trade-in of 72" <acoLsen $100.00 totaling $10,400.00 and Milk. West. Inc. Jacobsen C-436G w/72" hyd drive tunnell rotary. 36 hp liquid cooled, deluxe seat, w throe year warrant which covers everything ex­ cept tires and battery, for $8.136.70 less trade in of 72" Jacobsen $100.00 totaling $8,036.70 ond bid from Thornapple Valley Equipment. Inc. for a John Deere F932 Front mount mower 72", 28 hp for $10,800.00 less trodo-in of 72" Jacobsen for $2,600.00 totaling $8,200.00, be awarded to Miller West for $8 036.70. Yeas: Jasperse, Fuhr. Cusack. White. Walton, Spencer. Absent: Miller, Campbell. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the request from Wendy Barnum to use the Fish Hat­ chery Park on Saturday. May 7fh, for the “Just Say No Club" to get pledges and walk around the park be granted and the City to observe Moy 8-14th as National Just Say No Week. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Spencer thot the matter concerning selling in the Fish Hatchery Park, which is prohibited by present ordinance, be referred back to tho Parks Committee for a recom­ mendation by tho second meeting In Moy, as to whether the ordinance should be changed or amended. Yeos: Spencer. Walton. White, Jasperse. Nays: Cusack. Fuhr. Absent: Campbell, Miller. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Fuhr that the City settle with CoCon Inc. (Country Club Estates) on the 19B6. 87. 88 tax appeal as recommended by the City Attorney at $8,000 per unit for 48 units for an assessed value of $384,000. Yeas: Jasperse. Fuhr. Cusack, White, Walton, Spencer Absent: Campbell, Miller. Carried. Mayor Gray stated that the City of Dowagiac will bo in Hostings May 18, for Mayor Exchange Day and Hastings will go there on May 25, 1988. City Attorney James Fisher stated that Acting Assessor, Milton Buehler and himself would be meeting In April to try to resolve tax appeals with Hastings Building Products and the E.W. Bliss. Mayor Gray stated that out of 2,843 parcels the Board of Review has approximately 35 residential appeals. Mayor Gray stated that the Michigan Municipal Liability & Property Pool hod recently received a draft actuarial report from the firm of Tilllnghast ft Co. which certifies that the MML Pool loss reserves are actuarially sound. Moved by Cusack, supported by Fuhr to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Reod and Approved: Mary Lou Gray, Mayor Sharon Vickery, City Clerk (4/14) FORCLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by WILLIAM J. ALLEN and LINDA F. ALLEN, his wife, of the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagors, to BURLINGAME CO.. a Michigan corporation. Mortgage dated the 14th day of May. A.D. 1986, ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 15th day of May. A.D. 1987, In Liber 450 of Barry County Records, on page 989. which said mortgage was thereafter assigned to Union Mortgage Company, Inc., by various mesne assignments, the final assignment dated March 1. 1988 and recorded on March 7, 1988 In the o'flee of Register of Deeds In Liber 463 for said County of Barry County Records, on page 274, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and Interest, the sum of Seven Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen and 92/100 Dollars ($7,316.92). And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 5 th day of May. A.D. 1988, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in the Qty of Hastings, Barry — County, Michigan, of the premises described In said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on sold mortgage, with the interest thereon at 14.13 percent (14.13%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum of sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to pro­ tect its interest In the promises. Which sold premises are described as follows: All of that cer­ tain piece or parcel of land situated In the Township of Hastings in the County of Barry ond State of Michigan ond described as follows, to wit: Lot 103, of the plat of HASTINGS HEIGHTS, accor­ ding to the recorded plot thereof, also commenc­ ing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 103, thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes East 20 feet, thence South 1 degree West 100 feet, thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes West 20 feet, thence North 1 degree East 100 feet to the place of beginning, be­ ing a part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 8, Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Hostings Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be six months from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED; March 24, 1988 JACK F. GARDNER ATTORNEY - SUITE 205 24800 NORTHWESTERN HWY. SOUTHFIELD. MICHIGAN 48075 (313) 352-7020 UNION MORTGAGE COMPANY. INC. (4/21) State of Michigan Probate Coart County of Barry AMENDED CLAIMS NOTICE INDEPENDENT PRORATE Filo No. 88-19913-IE Estate of MARGARET AAALiNDA BULL. Deceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: including Dorothy (Wolf) Brisbane whose address and whereabouts are unknown: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose lost known address was 8402 Wolf Road, Bellevue, Ml 49021 died 2/9/88. An instrument dated 3/20/85 has been admitted as the will of tho deceased. Creditors of tho deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be barred unless presented within four months of the date of publication of this notice, or four months after the claim becomes due. whichever is later. Claims must be presented to the independent personal representative: Vivian Elaine Ellis. 206 Gregg Drive, Bottle Creek. Michigan 49017. Notice is further given that tho estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons entitled to it. This estate is not being supervised by the Pro­ bate Court. Any interested party may filo a written petition with the Barry County Probate Court located at 220 W. Court St.. Hastings, Ml 49058, and with the independent personal represen­ tative, objecting to the appointment and to the ad­ mission of the decedent's Will to probate. Jeffrey A. Schubel (P27390) 68 E. Michigan Ave. Battle Creek. Ml 49017 968-6146 (4/14) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 14, 1988 — Page 5 Middleville mobile home park, continued Usborne- Thieman united in marriage Knight-Higdon announce engagement Gallup-Fechner announce engagement Christine A. Knight of Ceresco, daughter of Mrs. Norman (Judith) Eyre of Burlington, and Gordon Knight of Battle Creek, and Jef­ frey A. Higdon, son of Mrs. Morris (Chris) Cole of Pine Lake and Brent A. Higdon of Battle Creek, will be married on Aug. 6. Christine is a graduate of Pennfield High and is currently taking a course in data pro­ cessing at the Calhoun Area Vocational Center. She is employed by Sen. John J. Schwarz. M.D. Jeffrey is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High and has completed a course in auto body at the Calhoun Area Vocational Center. He is employed at the Hi-Lex Corp, in the Fort Custer Industrial Park. Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Monroe of Grand Rapids and Art Gallup of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Anne, to John Paul Fechner, son of Wolfram and Use Techner of Hastings. Elizabeth is a graduate of Northview High School in Grand Rapids. John is a graduate of Hastings High School in Hastings and has a two-year degree from MSU. Both are residing in Hastings and a July 23 wedding is being planned. Amy Leigh Usborne and Stanley Reed fhieman were married Oct. 9. 1987, at St. Edmund's Episcopal Church in Elm Grove, Wise., by the Rev. Wayne C. Olmstead. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander B. Usborne of Hastings. The groom is the son of Mrs. Audrey Thieman of Des Moines, Iowa, and the late Wendall Thieman. Escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory silk street-length dress with a draped criss-cross back bodice and draped bandeau below the waist, ending in a soft bow in the back. Her headpiece was composed of pearls and orchids. She carried a cascade of orchids, roses, stephanotis and ivy. Matron of honor was Robin Millsap, sister of the bride. She wore a teal, silk street-length dress, accessoried with pearls. She carried a bouquet of orchids, pink roses, fleefly and ivy. Arthur Kirk, brother-in-law of the groom, was best man. Old Testament lessons were read by Amy Schacht, friend of the couple. After the wedding, a dinner reception was held at the Grenadier’s restaurant in downtown Milwaukee, Wise. After a honeymoon in Door County, Wise., the couple, both veterinarians, are making their home in Greenfield, Wise. Local recycling group awarded state grant Morgan-Chapman announce engagement Bishop-Ferrier announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bishop and Mr. and Mrs. James Ferrier are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Leatha Bishop, and Andrew Ferrier. A May 28 wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Morgan are proud to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Kristina Louise, to Jeffery Lynn Chapman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lazarus of Jackson. A June 4 wedding is being planned. Beattys to observe 25th wedding anniversary William K. and Wilma Beatty of 544 Woodside Dr.. Battle Creek, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary at an open house from 2-4 p.m., April 16, at Cedar Creek Bible Church, 9213 Cedar Creek Rd., Delton. Renewing of vows will be at 1 p.m. for those wishing to attend. The former Wilma Hill and Bill Beatty were married April 10, 1963, in Battle Creek. He is employed by Ralston Purina Co. The open house is being given by the Beatty’s children, John and Valerie Norton of Battle Creek and Brian and Jinnie Berry of Augusta; they have three grandchildren. For directions contact Valerie Norton 721-8785. Nettie Curtis to observe Birth Announcements 85th birthday April 20 IT’S A GIRL Nettie Curtis will be celebrating her 85th birthday, April 20. Her family would like to honor her with a card shower on this special occasion. Her ad­ dress is 610 1st Street. Lake Odessa. MI 48849. Coxes to observe 40th wedding anniversary Haskell E. Cox and the former Alma l Buckner, 7680 Oak Dr., Crooked Lake. Delton, are celebrating their 40th wedding an­ niversary. April 16 with a dinner given by their children, Paulette Julien, of Grand Rapids. Kathy Rush, Russell Cox and Phyllis Haycock all of Battle Creek. The couple was married April 19. 1948 in Rossville, Ga. Both are disability retired; he from St. Regis Paper Co, she from American Stamping Co. They would like to hear from all their friends sometime during the month of April. Jones to observe 25th wedding anniversary DeWaync L. and Peggy T. Jones are celebrating 25 years of marriage with a lun­ cheon open house al the Pleasantvicw Family Church. 2601 Lacey Rd.. April 23, from 1-5 p.m. The Jones' were married April 20, 1963 at Amger Bible Church in Olivet. They have three children and a granddaughter. Welcome Erin Elizabeth, bom Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. Erin weighed 8 lbs., 1114 ozs.. and was 23 % inches long. Erin is the daughter of Marc and Debra Young of Hastings. Proud grand­ parents are Mr. and Mrs. William Young of Oxon Hill, MD and Judith Cox of Alma, Ml. Also a grandparent Larry Fisher formerly of Shepherd, MI. Lisa and Michael Trumble of Vermontville. *."ril 12, 11:21 a.m., 7 lbs., 6 ozs. John and Elizabeth Schuurmans of Lake Odessa. April 7, 7 lbs., 6 ozs. Steve and Joann Essling of Dowling, April 7. 5:38 p.m., 7 lbs., 15 ozs. bom at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo. IT’S A BOY Debbie and Garry Ramsey of Delton, April 12. 10:31 a.m., 6 lbs. James and Pamela Seibel of Lowell, April 7, 1:56 p.m., 8 lbs., 3 ozs. Greg and Lynae Mathews of Hastings, April 7, 9:08 a.m., 9 lbs., 4H ozs. Vincent and Darlene Basler of Hastings. April 8, 4:18 a.m., 7 lbs. Robin and Ray Gustung of Grand Rapids, April 8. 11:22 a.m., 7 lbs., 14 ozs. Michael James welcomes him home. Grandparents are Jerry and Judy Terpening. Jesse Penney Caldwell. Great-grandparents are Pat and Dora Terpening and Evelccn Alondgo. David Clinton, bom to Brian and Lorraine Benedict of Vermontville. April 1 at Sparrow Hospital, weighing 7 lbs.. 4 ozs. Grand­ parents are Harold and Edith Benedict of Ver­ montville and Raymond and Ardath Wilcox of Sunfield. Great-grandmothers Arlene Weeks and Hildred Hynes of Sunfield. by Jean Gallup Recycling in Barry County (RiBC) has been awarded a $12,455 Resource Recovery Education Grant from the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) of Michigan to educate residents of options for resource recovery in their communities, a press release from the department said today. The grant will be used by Jackie Schmitz, coordinator of RiBC, and Jane Norton to fund the on-going public education program in Barry County schools, said a representative of the local group. In the current school year, Schmitz and Norton have given 79 presentations in county schools to make the public aware of programs aimed at reducing statewide dependence on landfills, the spokesperson said. The grant will cover the costs of educational materials and will enable the organization to make presentations for the 1988-89 school year. In addition to support from the state of Michigan, RiBC is a grassroots level effort. Many local groups help in the recycling pro­ gram in Barry County. Businesses, civic groups. Boy Scout troops as well as individuals donate their time and talents. As an example, the building of a new wooden bam to store newspapers, was built at the Middleville recycling station with volunteer time and talent donated by the Jaycecs, Boy Scout Troop 65, and many other businesses who donated money to buy materials. Schmitz and Norton both volunteer their time to maintain the recycling sites. The recycling site in Middleville is at Pastoors Family Market on Arlington Street and in Hastings at the Fire Station parking lot on Mill Street. Brown paper bags, telephone books, even shiny magazines can be recycled as well as newspapers at the Middleville site. When glass bottles and jars, cans, aluminum and paper are recycled, it protects the environment, saves natural resources, saves disposal costs and reduces the amount of land used by landfills. mobile home park, told the Board that the pro­ ject “will not be like the trailer parks of long ago.” Plans call for the mobile home park to have an attractive entrance, winding streets, grassy areas, underground utilities, lawns for each lot, off-street parking, a community center, a laundry room and on-site managers. And mobile homes will not be older than five years. "We’re going to make sure we have ade­ quate sewers and water before we turn a shovel," Hefferan told the Board. Commissioner Paul Kiel, chairman of the Board’s Development Committee, noted that there was no opposition from village or township officials and that the village manager did not see a problem with sewers. Commissioner Rae M. Hoare. who voted against the zoning change, said she had a number of questions about the project, in­ cluding the capacity of the existing sewer and the type of soil at the site. She also said she was concerned that there were no emergency road exits and worried that a fence was not shown around the holding ponds. She also thought a playground should be part of the plans. "I don’t see how any commissioner, in clear conscience, could vote on this, Hoare said. “I think it should have a second hearing and more research.'' Commissioner Orvin Moore also voted against rezoning the site. Although Commissioner Carolyn Coleman said she decided Monday to vote for the zon­ ing change, she said she was "not very happy about it. "Traditionally this board goes along with what the township and village requests. I’m surprised there were no questions from the township and village. I'm deeply concerned about the tax issue ard the services we have to provide for these people. I see our tax base eroding." Commissioner Cathy Williamson said she was raised a short distance from the site of the proposed mobile home park “and that area is dear to me," but she pointed out that there ate other R-3 zoned parcels in that area. “I’m concerned about the tax issue too, but we can’t use that as a judgement item on this zoning,” Williamson said. ‘‘We're pleased with the outcome,” Cindy Winters of the management firm said Wednesday of the Board’s decision. “We’re real anxious to get going (on the project). Winters said the company’s goal is to try to have development underway by the first of June. “We can't do anything until the state gives Vending machines, continued from page 1 drink. But he pointed out that to reach them people had to cross the road. "You see little kids out there now trying to go across the highway, and it bothers me," he said. Campbell suggested the committee reconsider using the building at Fish Hatchery Park to rent out to vendors. Ta not for the (vendor’s) trailers, but I think there's room for concessions down there in our building,** he said. Campbell moved to refer the question back to the parks committee, but the motion was narrowly defeated in a 2-3 vote. Walton, Cusack and Third Ward Councilwoman Miriam White all opposed the motion. At the March 28 meeting, sex»«al councilmembers said allowing vendors to operate in the park would create trash problems in addition to creating a regulatory dilemma But other councilmembers said the rising use of Fish Hatchery Park by large groups warranted consideration of permitting vendas to sell food and drinks. At the close of Monday's discussion, Campbell vowed to bring the issue back to the full council. "I don't want this thing to die," he said. "I want to see something come of it" — NOTICE — The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers held April 12,1988 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. us the green light." She said the next step will be to meet with ihe firm's engineers to draw up final plans and then present the package for approval to the state’s Mobile Home Commission which operates through the Michigan Department of Commerce. The Mobile Home Commission Act 96, established in 1987, “is literally our Bible and we have to abide by that, she said. Guild 30 gets ready for spring show— In addition to staging the lastest clothing styles, Pennock Hospital Guild 30's annual Spring Fling Fashion Show will feature raffles for a beautiful handmade quilt and aprons. Showing the attractive aprons to be raffled at the Thursday, April 21 show are members Lou Ann Cruttenden (left) and Brenda Smith. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church In Hastings. Tickets, which are $5 per person, will be available at the door or In advance at the hospital’s Penn-Nook Gift Shop. BILLBOARD'S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following are the most popular videocassettes as they appear in next week’s issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1988, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. "Lady and the Tramp" (Disney) 2. "Start Up With Jane Fonda" (Lorimar) 3. "Ca!lanetics‘* (MCA) 4. "Jane Fonda’s Low Impact Aerobic Workout" (Lorimar) 5. "Jane Fonda's New Workout" (Lorimar) 6."Pink Floyd: The Wall" (MGM-UA) 7. "StarTrek IV: The Voyage Home" (Paramount) 8. ”Beverly Hills Cop 11“ (Paramount) 9. "Dirty Dancing" (Vestron) 10. "An American Tail" (MCA) 1 l."Kathy Smith's Starting Workout” (Fox Hills) 12. ''Beverly Hills Cop” (Paramount) 13. "Sleeping Beauty" (Disney) 14. "Kathy Smith's Body Basics" (JCI) 15. "The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox J 16. "Scarface" (MCA) 17. "Pinocchio" (Disney) 18. "Top Gun" (Paramount) 19. "Not So Great Moments in Sports" (HBO) 20.”The Godfather” (Paramount) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS 1. "Beverly Hills Cop II" (Paramount) 2. 'Tht. Lost Boys" (Warner) 3. "Stakeout" (Touchstone) 4. 'Dirty Dancing" (Vestron) 5. "Robocop" (Orion) 6. ”No Way Out" (HBO) 7. The Big Easy" (HBO) 8. The Living Daylights" (CBS-Fbx) 9. "Platoon" (HBO) 10. "Hamburger Hill" (Vestron) 11. "Predator (CBS-Fox) 12. "Spaceballs" (MGM/UA) 13. "Maid to Order" (IVE) 14. "La Bamba" (RCA-Columbia) 15. "Surrender" (Cannon) 16. "Nadine" (CBS-Fox) 17. "Lethal Weapon" (Warner) 18. "Dragnet" (MCA) 19. "Revenge of the Nerds IE Nerds in Paradise" (CBS-Fox) 20.”Slam Dance" (Key Video) Music Center 130 W. State St., Downtown Hastings FREE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE Use our Convenient Court Street Entrance �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 14, 1988 Battle Creek Regional Center Division of Continuing Education Obviously you are not aware of Landers’ Law on Social Gatherings. Anyone who says. "I won’t come if you have so-and-so" should be told. "Sorry, we will miss you." LiIiTifrer.sit'Vj Step-mom learns to love NEW SPRING CLASSES in HASTINGS GHUM/315/Human Communication This class is meant to be engaged in on a very personal level. We will explore who we are as human beings, as well as that interaction which we call communication. You will be asked to evaluate the communication you are involved in; and what you find that you and those around you do that works, or doesn’t work, in terms of the transference of intended meaning. This will be held at Pennock H spital on Mondays and Wednes­ days, 6:00-10:00. Class runs tor 12 sessions, beginning May 2. Instructor is Marcy Lee. Fulfills WMU General Education Requirement: Area I. PSY / 597 / Eating Disorders This is a one-credit workshop designed to present an overview of the three prevalent eating disorders — obesity, bulimia and anorexia nervosa. A theoretical introduction of each disorder, along with assessment/intervention principles and techniques, will be dealt with through the use of reading materials, lecture, class discussion, and audio-visual materials. Meets at Pennock Hospital for two Saturdays, June 11 and 18, 9:00-4:00 Instructors are Bernie Pinto and Sue Keller. Available for undergraduate or graduate credit. REGISTER BEFORE APRIL 25 For a complete spring schedule, and registration details, phone the Battle Creek Regional Center: (616) 965-5380 WwwnMctwr.Ml, diVSOTl Clf CONTINUING EDUCATION ... because learning never ends i She’s single and loving it Dear Ann Landers: Why do you and so many others assume that all single people arc lonely? This really gets my hackles up. I have been unmarried all my life, and I wouldn't have it any other way. I’ve seen a number of those so-called wonderful marriages, and all 1 have to say is. "No, thank you.” Married people must ac­ count to one another for every living minute. Each has the right to know where the other one is at all times, how much money he or she spends and on what. Marriage demands that everything be shared. Once you are married there is no such thing as “mine’’. It’s all "ours”. I enjoy coming home at night to a quiet, serene house where I can relax. I see and listen to people all day. I don’t need to hear any more voices. If I want to talk, there is the telephone. If I want company I have plenty of neighbors and friends. But it's my choice. I know married women who aie lonely as hell, not to mention the ones who are stuck with alcoholics, gamblers, skirt-chasers and sex maniacs. Surely others must see this. too. I am puzzled as to why so many single women think they are missing so much. Maybe it’s because people have a tendency to long for what they don’t have instead of counting their blessings. So please. Ann Landers, stop try­ ing to gel everyone married. - Yakima, Wash. Dear Yak: Who, me? You dialed the wrong number, honey. Many single people have the best of both worlds. Nobody knows that better than I. But thanks for unloading. You con­ nected with a lot of soul sisters today. On Special at MILLER’S FURNITURE Creepo cousin coming Dear Ann Landers: Our annual family reu­ nion is coming up soon. This means going to my parents’ house with my husband and children to join my siblings, their spouses and children. For some reason, my mother wants to break this family tradition by inviting her second cousin, a social nightmare who has been jailed for sexual assault, convicted for giving liquor to and then making moves on young boys. This creep once posed (in uniform) as a police officer who was trying to give extensive physical examinations "in the name of the law." I have a young son and quite frankly. Ann. 1 would feel uncomfortable subjecting him to the company of this weirdo. When I mention­ ed this to my mother she became very selfrighteous and said, "Don’t come then." Point blank, bottom line. Then she hung up on me. Should I go and be uncomfortable or keep my family home and deprive them (and myself) of something we have been looking forward to for a long time? I am - Between a Sad Rock and a Ha.M Place in Eau Claire, Wis. Dear Eau Claire: By ail means go to the family reunion. But keep your eye on the creepy cousin and make sure he isn't alone with any of the children. I suspect your mother is trying to help in die rehabilitation of this black sheep (bless her for that), and including him in the family gettogether is a way to help build his self-esteem. Dear Ann Landers: If you print this, you will be performing a great service for millions of parents and their children. Three years ago I married a man who had two sons, 13 and 16.1 was unprepared to be a stepmother, but of one thing I was certain. I would not let the children get the upper hand. I would remain in charge. Our conversations were filled with awkward periods of silence. When I spoke tc the boys it was always a question: "Is yout room clean?" “Is your homework done?" "Have you fed the dog?" Never did I ask, "What's on your mind?” "How are you get­ ting Along in school?” "You look worried. Do you want to talk about it?” or even, “How are you?" 1 assumed the role of watching and dictator. Their father was already doing a pretty good job, but when he saw how dogmatic and strict I was, he eased up and I became the disciplinarian in the family. Was I loved? No! Respected? No! Feared? You’d better believe it. There was a big distance between us and 1 knew it. I believed that was the way to keep them in line. One night I heard the younger boy say. “You can't love a sourpuss. She never laughs or smiles around us. We are like soldiers in her private army. If she really loved us she wouldn’t treat us this way." I froze in my tracks. They were right. I realized that I had never hugged the boys or spoken softly to them. I behaved like a sergeant. I took care of their materia! needs, but I never gave them friendship or mother­ ing. I asked myself, how could I have been so blind? Later that night I went to their room and asked them how they had stood me for so long. They were flabbergasted. They hugged me and said if their dad loved me there must be good in me somewhere, and some softness, but they had never seen it. For Mom. Dad. the graduate — anyone special. The perfect style, the perfect proportion, the just-right recliner for well-deserved end of the day relaxation. The well-known quality of Flexsteel is special, too. 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Moncewia DOS Probata Caurt County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE INDEPENDENT PROBATE File No. 88-19888-IE Estate of DAVID J. BRODBECK, Deceased. Social Security Number 374-34-6744. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose lost known address was 10210 Jordon Rd., P.O. Box 400. Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 died 2/6/88. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be barred unless presented within four months of the date of publication of this notice, or four month* after the claim becomes due. whichever is later. Claims must be presented to the independent personal representative: Betty R. Bennett, 15054th Avenue, Lake Odessa. Mi 48849. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Terry A. Walker (37470) 1017 E. Kalamazoo St., Box 14236 Lansing, Ml 48901 (517)482-5988 (4/14) Synopsis of Hastings Charier Township REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, April 4, 1988 — 7 p.m. Six board members present — one absent. Join the Michigan Association of Municipal Cemeteries. Accept two applications of the Farm Lund Development Right Agreement. Board approved to share the purchase of o grass truck with Birch Rural Fire Department. Approved payment of all bills. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. SPECIAL MEETING 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids Sister learns of affair Dear Ann Landers: Mv sister Ls having an affair with a friend of her husband. This is not gossip. I saw them, but they didn't sec me. I'm certain that my brother-in-law does not know about it. They have two wonderful children. Should I stand by and wait for my sister to destroy her family ? Should I scare the hell out of the other man by threatening to tell his wife? Should I tell my brother-in-law? I wish I never had found this out. It frightens me to have this knowledge. I want to do the right thing, but what is it?------Strictly Anonymous. Dear S. Anon: Go directly to your sister and tell her in a loving way that you know what is going on. Be non-judgmcntal but direct. Usually 1 advise people to MYOB, but in this case I think it's worth the shot. Good luck. Drugs are everywhere. They're easy to get, easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs and drug use, Ann Landers’ newly revised booklet, "The Lowdown on Dope," will give you the answers. Send $3 plus a self-addressed, stamped No. 10 envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Legal Notices | That Special Flexsteel Recliner For That Someone Special The older hoy asked if my mom was cold to me. I was shocked. She was. Suddenly I realized that 1 had been treating the boys the way my mother had treated me. Then I had a good cry. From that day on everything changed — my attitude toward them and theirs toward me. I’m still the disciplinarian, but now there’s a lot of affection and we are all much more relaxed and a great deal happier. Sign me -­ Never too Old To Learn Dear Never: Thank you for pointing out that discipline administered lovingly is the key to a good parent-child relationship. Your story is a poignant one. and many parents are bound to learn from it. Monday, April 4, 1988 — 7:30 p.m. Six board members present • one absent. 13 Guests. Purpose of meeting — building township hall on River Rood — was discussion. Adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Juanita A. Slocum, Clerk Attested to by: Richard Thomas, Supervisor 14/14) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage mode the 22nd day of April. 1977, executed by ROBERT LYNN SMITH and LUCY LEE SMITH, husband and wife, as mortgagors, tc the HASTINGS SAVINGS 8 LOAN ASSOCIATION, c Michigan corporation, doing business at Hastings. Michigan, as mortgagee, ond recorded in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on April 22. 1977, In Liber 230. on page 508, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this notice Two Thousand One Hundred Nlne*y-Nlne ond 16/100 ($2,199.16) Dollars for principal and Interest, no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by tald mortgopa, ond the, power of sale iri‘"ial8 "rnaHgoge contained h’ovYng become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, Moy 3. 1988, at 2:00 P.M. In the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry. there will be of­ fered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mor­ tgage. together with interest thereon at ten (10%) per cent per annum, and as otherwise specified In sold mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sole. Including the attorney fees os pro­ vided by law and In sold mortgage, the land and premises In sold mortgage mentioned ond describ­ ed os follows, to-wit: A parcel of land In the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quorler of Section 33, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of said Section 33, for place of beginning, tnence East 17 rods, thence South 32 rods, thence West 17 rods, thence North 32 rods to the place of beginning. Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is one (1) year. Dated: March 23, 1988 James H. Fisher of Siegel, Hudson. Gee ond Fisher Attorneys .for Hastings Savings C Loan Association 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (4/21) $39900 John Deere AMT~600 FLEXSTEEE $29900 Pays its way in F*£ UPHOLSTERED RJRNrtURE NOTICE Carlton Township residents: Due to the illness and resignation of Sandra Rausch, the Carlton Twp. Board has appointed Deloris J. Dipp to carry out the duties of clerk, as of 12/1/87. Deloris J. Dipp, Clerk Carlton Twp. 704 W. Freeport Rd. Freeport. Ml 49325 . Telephone: 765-8571 CARLTON TOWNSHIP MEETINGS ■ 600-lb. capacity. ■ 8-hp engine and no-shift transmission OPEN 9 a.m. 'bl 8 p.m. Monday & Friday; 9 a.m. 'bl 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday ■ Great off-road traction from fourwheel tandem drive, differential lock Hydraulic lift available Miller’s FURNITURE & CARPET STORE 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. 945-2091 LEADERSHIP YOU CAN COUNT ON THORNAPPLE VALLEY _______v , THE HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN ACCOUNT O FIRSTS AMRICA. ( (tc. 1690 Bedford Re. (M-37), Hastings 616-945-9526 A The regular meetings of the Carlton Township Board will be held the second Friday of the month at the township hall. April 8. 1988 Jan. 13. 1989 Moy 13, 1988 Feb. 10. 1989 June 10, 1988 Mar. 10. 1989 July 8. 1988 April 14, 1989 Moy 12, 1989 Aug. 12. 1988 Sept. 9, 1988 June 9, 1989 July 14, 1989 Oct. 14, 1988 Nov. 11, 1988 Dec. 9. 1988 Deloris J. Dipp, clerk Carlton Township 704 W. Freeport Rd. Freeport, Ml 49325 Tele: 765-8571 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 14, 1988 — Page 7 Woodland News Steve and Diane Barnum recently took their sons. Mark and Mike, the exchange stu­ dent living in their home, Masamichi Kancki. Shannon Johnson and Diane's mother, Mary Mulford, to New Bcm, N.C.. The group en­ joyed the Carolina beaches and Outer Banks. They were gone the entire week of spring break and said they had a relaxing time. Dennis and Kathy Smith traveled in a motor home to Denver. Colo., during spring break to visit her grandmother, Mrs. John Kant, who is 92 years old. Sarah and Adam went along. This is the former residence of I.A. Holbrook on the southwest comer of Broadway and State, where the city hall is now located. The Banner, in 19S6, carried several ar­ ticles about pioneer families in Barry County. Many of these articles were in conjunction with the town's 100(h-year celebration. As 1936 was part of the Great Depression, the celebration was low-keyed and consisted of the school children having a pioneer exhibit with the Banner featuring articles about pioneers. “The Holbrook Family” was the subject of one of these articles. Sept. 3, 1936; “Mrs. Frank Marvin Sage (Agnes C. Holbrook) has written a very in­ teresting history of the Holbrook family, early residents of this city, which we are publishing herewith. The Banner is grateful to Mrs. Sage for this excellent contribution to our centen­ nial edition. The article is as follows: “issac Holbrook, pioneer lawyer of Hastings, was bom the 7th of November 1816 or '38, the large family of Henry Benson Holbrook, Issac's father, were greatly con­ cerned, as he, one of the elder sons, had decided to leave home for the far west to pro­ cure a wider education, and to make his way in the world. "The family yas soon busy getting him ready. He started out in a suit of "sheep gray” made at home for his stay in Ann Ar­ bor, to study law, which he did, working his way and studying in Judge Hawkins and Judge Lawrence's offices. Naturally hearing people were coming to Hastings, he followed. About 1842 or '43 lie settled here, and began the practice of law. A few lawyers had come before him but they went away, so Issac A. Holbrook was the first permanent lawyer and Hastings was his home for years. He was a chancery lawyer, served for four years as circuit court commissioner, his appointment being made, as the document shows, by the governor of Michigan. Being no railroad here, he drove through the country with a team, sometimes having to be gone many days. He will be remembered as a large man, very genii and cheery, with such a hear­ ty laugh that it was contagious and a way of making everyone welcomc-always room for one more at his home. “On the first day of November, 1845, he was joined in marriage with Mary Delta Kenfield, who came here from Aunum, N.Y., with her brother Hiram Johnson Kenfield. The marriage was at William Lee Kenfield's, her father’s home, known to the old settlers as the "red house” in Rutland Township just west of what is now known as Lake-Al-GonQuin. The young man went for his best girt in a stage coach, accompanied by the minister. Zero L. Hoyt, and Dr. John Roberts as best man. "The happy couple went to housekeeping in what is now (1936) known as the McCoy home, then consisting of the upright (twostory part) set on posts and a lean-to. In a year or two, the two lots just east were purchased, a home built on the comer the other lot used as a garden. This, for years, was the happy home of a large family—nine children, seven growing up, two others dying in infancy. "It was also the home of a much loved nephew. Graham Townsend, the brave little lad who came through the wilderness from Dewin, Clinton County, to live with them. "Names of the children were Edward A. Holbrook, Frank H. Holbrook, Mary Holbrook Hamilton; Julia Rebecca Holbrook McLaughlin, Harriet Louisa Holbrook Cole; Anna Lee Holbrook Carnahan, * : i Cleveland Holbrook Sage, Issac nhur Holbrook, and William Henry Ho’k.uok. The children received their education in the old school house on the hill, later the older ones going to college in Ann Arbor, Olivet, and Payncsdle. Ohio. The family took part and was interested in the affairs of the village and had decided musical talent. Mr. and Mrs. Holbrook, when east, ordered an instrument made like a friend's piano. It was the first one in Hastings, coming by freight as far as Battle Creek and as Zoning Board of Appeals meets Tues. there was no railroad here. The piano was brought the rest of the way by an ox team over a bad road. (Roads then were only one-track trails.) "The piano is square, made of rosewood, with carvings, has a Swisswood sounding board and mother of pearl keys. It is still (1936) a pretty instrument. This piano was a delight to the children and their friends, Ellen Hawley, and Mrs. Hayford were the instructors. About the time Mr. Measmer and Mr. Marsh were pastors at the Presbyterian Church, the organ was played by “Ella” Holbrook. The choir was made up of Mrs. Westfall. Julia and Hattie Holbrook, Mr. Harlow, Philo Dunning, and pews were oc­ cupied by many old settlers-the Hayes, Nevins, Roberts. Kenfields, Hotchkiss. Van Brunts, Holbrooks and others. There were the usual social events of the church-not forget­ ting donations for the minister held at the parsonage. A younger daughter, Anne Lee Holbrook, after school days, lived in Muskegon. She later married the Rev. Robert Carahan whose first pastorate was in Hastings. They are remembered by many at the present time. “Mrs. Holbrook's sisters, with their families, would come to visit. Then there were the near neighbors to help make a plea­ sant life—the Barlows, Goodyears, Dr. Up­ john and family. Atkins, Barnes, Parkers, Grandma Youngs, and Captain Geer's family. The tea parties too, must not be forgotten, when it was a treat to have the gold band china brought out. The sleigh rides too—going to Uncle John Holbrook’s who had a large dairy farm in Woodland, where they made a fine cheese-the same as they did in their old home at Gouvemeur. “About this time Charles G. Holbrook, another lawyer, arrived better remembered by a later generation. (According to the Allegan and Barry County History book, Charles G. Holbrook was a brother to Issac and joined him in the practice of law in 1857.) "In the spring when the sitting room carpet was up for housecleaning, the young people had parties, and when an Italian little “Camille” as they call him, a street musician with a harp was in town, the boys would bring him home to help furnish music for dancing. The parents enjoyed this, too. There were also many musical evenings when young people of the town would drop in and sing and play. Julia, singing the “Brook,” and Frank with his guitar. This all went to make a happy home, in the days without moving pictures, radios and automobiles. "The interesting pioneer meetings were at­ tended at Union Hall and the fair—once being held on the old courthouse square, later on the fairgrounds where everyone and everything in the houses, seemingly went, that the ladies might serve meals - (with the) proceeds (go­ ing) for the church. “So in these early times there was quite a lot to enjoy. When the call for more troops to serve the Union came in 1864, it threw a shadow on the Holbrook family, same as so many (other families). They had to let go two-nephews, Graham Townsend and William Kenfield. Reading matter was not so plentiful in those days, so it was a great pleasure when a package would arrive from an uncle in the East. Daniel Holbrook, who was associated with Scribners’ Publishing Co. and when Lousia Alcon's two volumes of “Little Women” arrived, it was some event.” The article goes on to mention where the children moved after they were married, some Indian stories and ends with: “Issac Holbrook died in 1875,58 years old. Mrs. Holbrook died in 1911, 84 years old. Some years later, the homestead was sold to the Michigan Mutual Windstorm Co., Hastings, and a beautiful building erected in its place (new the site of city hall, on the southwest comer of State and Broadway). The Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing Tuesday. April 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall council chambers. Board members will consider the applica­ tion of Bruce Case for a variance at 915 E. Railroad Street to rebuild his home destroyed by fire in an industrial zone, contrary of the zoning ordiance. LeRoy and Joyce Flessner enjoyed a visit by their daughter, Marylynn Parker of Ann Arbor, her husband, John Parker, and children, Elizabeth and John, the week after Easter. This Sunday, the Flessners went to Ann Arbor, and Joyce stayed with the Parkers for a few days when Leroy returned to Woodland. Janet Offley is home after spending a period of time at Pennock Hospital. Wayne Offley is still in Pennock early this week. Don and Connie Groendyk of Grand Rapids and their daughters, Teresa and Melissa, spent the early part of last week at the home of her parents', Mr. and Mrs. Willis Dalton. Connie and the girls returned to Woodland on Friday and spent the last weekend of their spring break on the farm, also. Woodland United Methodist Church held a father-son banquet Saturday evening. Around 50 men and boys were at the dinner and program. Arlan Heise, a member of the American Model Airplane Club, arrange the program. The sanctuary was decorated with model airplanes hanging from the ceiling, and the dinner table favors were tiny airplanes made of sticks of chewing gum and candy rolls with Life Saver wheels. John DuPrec showed two AMA Club video tapes on flying model airplanes. The Woodland Gospel Singers will sing at the Woodland United Methodist Church Sun­ day evening starting at 7 p.m. They will be by Catherine Lucas joined by the New Life Singers from the Mid­ dleville area. An offering will be taken. The Woodland Gospel Singers have recently been elected to membership in the Michigan Gospel Music Association. Lisa Flessuer Dunbar and David Dunbar of Whitehall spent the weekend at the home of her parents, Eldon and Doris Flessner. One of their daughters came earlier and spent part of the week with her grandparents, and when the Dunbars returned north, trie other grand­ daughter stayed to spend this week with the Flessners. Lisa Dunbar played the piano at Lakewood United Methodist Church on Sunday, and her mother played the organ. Rev. David Dunbar sang special music at the service. Next Sunday, Lakewood United Medthodist Church will hold a mission Sunday with special services at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mel Williams will be the guest speaker at both services. A noon potluck will follow the mor­ ning service and finger food will be provided following the evening service. Hildred and Lawrence Chase attended the dedication of their great-granddaughter, Kristi Ann Chase, at Woodgrove Parish Church on Sunday morning. Kristi’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Chase of Clarksville, held a dinner following the dedication, which Lawrence and Hildred also attended. Kilpatrick Church Adult Fellowship group met Saturday evening for dinner and a meeting in the church basement. Special guests were Judge Richard and Mrs. Shuster, Tom and Doris Niethamer, and Connie Groendyk of Grand Rapids and her two daughters. Hildred Chase Chase gave a devotion on listening. Richard Shuster, Eaton-Barry Cir­ cuit Court judge, spoke. He explained how Michigans state court system works. He also pointed out that duplicate federal courts, only hear matters involving federal law or two or more states. The group had lots of questions for the judge and enjoyed visiting with him after the meeting. Money from Home! Home Equity Loans are available at NBH Local student completes independent study project Katie Keller of Hastings has prepared a ma­ jor independent study project at The College of Wooster (Ohio). Wooster is one of only four institutions in the country with indepen­ dent study as a graduation requirement. A philosophy major, Keller wrote her thesis on "An Ethic of Care.” She attempted to define what an ethic of care is and discussed the philosophic problems and promise of such an ethic. Wooster's Independent Study program, in­ stituted more than 40 years ago, encourages 1 students to become actively involved in their own learning, with the result that a higher percentage of Wooster graduates go on to earn doctoral degrees. In a recent study, Wooster was one of only nine institutions nationwide ranked in the top five percent of those pro­ viding undergraduate educations for both men and women who earned Ph.D.s between 1961-80. Working closely with a faculty adviser, every senior does an intensive investigation of a topic of personal interest. The student must also present an oral defense and the project is then evaluated by two faculty members. While Independent Study often takes the form of a thesis, some students have produced original plays, fiction, musical compositions and works of art. The city of Hastings-Barry County Airport meetings of April-October will be at the Hastings Airport. 3005 West Airport Road. Hastings, rather than at the Hastings City Airport council meetings relocated While at Wooster, Keller has been a member of the varsity track and cross country teams and of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. She also has been a member of the Phi Sigma Tau philosophy honor society and the Academic-Athletic Achievement Club. Keller, the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. G. Kent Keller of 1(XM W. Green St., Hastings, is a volunteer with the Compassion Program and a residence hall assistant. The College of Wooster is a four-year liberal arts college in northeast Ohio long noted for educational excellence and strong pre-professional programs. REMS Group to hold monthly meeting Rems (Recreation and Education for Multi­ ple Sclerosis) will hold its monthly meeting April 19, 7 p.m. at Thornapple Manor. All family and friends are welcome. Refreshments furnished. Yes, money from home (your home) can be obtain­ ed, if you have an amount paid on your property that will be comparable to the project for which you want to borrow. Come see us when you have an idea you think is worth pursuing. 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Inside this special spring sports preview are team pictures and inter- views with the five coaches of Barry County athletic teams. Also included are schedules and the coaches pre­ diction* for the upcoming 1985 title races in baseball, softball, boys and girls track, and tennis. The stunning success of Hastings' winter sports teams stands an excellent chance of car­ rying into the spring season, according to Sax­ on coaches. Heading the list of potentially successful teams is the track squad, headed by fourthyear coach Paul Fulmer. The team has 17 let­ termen back to make a solid run at a Twin Valley championship. “I’m real optimistic,” Fulmer said. "I feel this is my best team in four years. I've had these seniors for four years so they know my program, plus the number of lettermen we have, and the quality of kids makes me real optimistic.” Fulmer said his team's strengths arc “spread out evenly.” He likes his distance corps with returnees Marc Lester, Jeff Gib­ son, Archie Wood and Paul Hare as well as Mike Brown in the sprints and high jump as well as Allen Slocum in the sprints and Pete Hauschild in the pole vault, sprints and long jump. Fulmer also likes Chad Murphy in the shot and discus where he was a state-qualifier while Jim Lenz, Todd Archer and Hauschild all did over 11-feet in the pole vault. Fulmer is content with the returning depth of his team which also includes Mark Mat­ thews in the relays, Brian McLean in the sprints, Mike Merrill in the hurdles. Matt Schmader in the sprint relays, Dan Hubbell in the shot and discus, Scott Schoesscl in the sprints, Tom Shumway in the long jump and sprints, Scott Teske in the sprint relays and Chris Tracy in the hurdles. The girls track team isn't quite as deep with 14 returning lettermen including five seniors in Timmi Watson, Kari Bradley and Sara Sweetland in the distances. Tracy Heath in the 800 and 400, and Lori Kensington in the 100 and 200. Returning juniors include Heidi Herron in the relays, Evy Vargaz in the 400 and 800, Melinda Hare in the relays and long jump, Jennifer Temby and Angie Hall in the hurdles, and Anna Spindler in the distances. Sophomores back are Jenny Kensington in the sprints, Lyn James in the high jump, 400 and 800 and Katie Peterson in the relays, 400 and long jump. Coach Pat Murphy said Vargaz, a Twin Valley champ in the 200 and runnerup in the 100, makes the sprint corps strong while the distance twosome of Watson and Spindler are talented. Murphy also likes Herron and Heath in the middle distances. Murphy said a key to her team's success will be the underclassmen. "We have some freshmen and sophomores who didn’t come out a year ago who eventual­ ly will be strong by the end of the year,” she said. "Our times will go down and we'll see some improvement.” Another Saxon team will should improve as time goes by is the baseball squad under firstyear coach Jeff Simpson. Six lettermen but oniy one starter return from a Twin Valley runnerup team in 1987. “We'll be young," Simpson admitted. "We'll have a lot of untested players playing." The lone starter back is senior first baseman Scott Weller. The other returning lettermen include outfielder Jamie Strohm. infielders Lee Nichols and Paul Roy, and pitchers Mark Atkinson and Kent Gee. As for strengths, Simpson believes Hastings has the basis for a sound pitching staff with Atkinson, Gee and junior Jack Hobcrt. A se­ cond strong suit is the varsity sport experience of the team. "Only four of our 15 players haven’t Dlayed at least one varsity sport somewhere,” Simpson said. “That will definitely help.” Simpson also believes his team will be capable of scoring runs with Nichols, Roy, Weller and newcomers Hobcrt and Gary Parker among the top hitters. The Haslings softball team, under Jan Bowers has only three lettermen back from a near .500 team in 1987. Only first baseman Kathy Bradley, a .300 hitter and all-Twin Valley selection, junior pitcher Kim Smith and senior outfielder Angie Willson return. Bowers lost four lettermen to an assortment of injuries and ailments prior to the season. As a result, Hastings will be extremely young with Bowers' 14-person roster featur­ ing four sophomore and three junior starters. "We're going to have to learn as we go," she said. "Mentally, we'll just have to stay with it. We know we’re going to take our lumps, but we’ll manage." Bowers said newcomers Jeanette Roy at shortstop and catcher Allison Curtis will help. The Hastings tennis team also returns its share of experience with eight lettermen in­ cluding five seniors from a 2-5 and sixth place 1987 Saxon team. Coach Carl KiZch said all four returning singles players — Matt DeCamp, Andy Mogg, Jeff Rodenbeck and Ted Keniston — played there a year ago. It will be DeCamp’s fourth year at No. 1 singles. Doubles returnees include Craig Cole, Dave Vaughn, Joe Meppdink and Jeff Baxter. Kutch said early season matches against Hillsdale, a second place finisher a year ago, and Sturgis, the defending champ, will be pivotal for the Saxons this spring. “Maintaining confidence through these first two matches should be the key to success,” Kutch said. The Hastings golf team lost two starters from a runnerup Twin Valley finisher. Back are all-conference performer Nancy Vitale, just a junior, and senior Janelie Hoekstra. Sophomore Jennifer Chase is the third letter/ man back. I Coach Gordon Cole said duplicating las| year's second place finish is not likely. “What we hope to do is improve each week,” he said. “And if we experience that improvement. I’d be happy for a middle-ofthe-pack finish with all the youth we have." Hastings Varsity Baseball Team: (front row L-R) Chad Dockter, Jeff Pugh, Gary Parker, Brandon Wilder, Jamie Garrett, Jack Hobert. (Back row) Paul Roy, Jason Eldred, Kent Gee, Lee Nichols, Scott Weller, Mark Atkinson, Greg Heath, Tony Tuttle, Jeff Simpson. Hastings tennis: (front row L-R) Jeff Rodenbeck, Todd Harr, Joe Marfla, Joe Meppelink, Matt Gahan, Dave Oom (back row) Ted Keniston, Matt DeCamp, Bryon Hubbell, Brad Weller, Jeff Baxter, Carl Kutch. Delton girls track (front row L-R) Carrie Hill, Michelle Martin, Paige McBeth, Steph Engle, Jenny Giver, Kay Fetrow, Jody Conrad (back row) Renee DeKubber, Sandy Morin, Tina Klmmey, Ami Gardner, Cathy Cook, Amber Wells, Stacey Garrison, Maggie Henderson, Jenny Auding, Heidi Cook, Angie Pinks, Amy Dimond. Hastings girls track: (front row L-R) Beth Stafford, Cheryl Inman, Evy Vargaz, Melinda Hare, Laurie Kensington, Deann Snyder, Heidi Herron (se­ cond row) Stephanie Stafford, Candi Sarver, Heather Watson, Sandy War­ ren, Angie Hall, Anna Spindler, Timmi Watson, Tracy Heath (third row) Tina Rupright, Mary Sweetland, Stacy Rowley, Lynn Barcroft, Kim Stevens, Glorida Johnson (fourth row) Rachel Phillips, Lori Hubbell, Jessica McLaughlin, Jenny Kensington, Jennifer Schimmel, Julie Kubeck, Jodie Dllno. Hastings boys track: (front row L-R) Jamie Ogden, Paul Hare, Mike Merrill, Brad Bennett, Clint Nell, Jim Clouse, Mike Robinson, Matt Schmader, Brian McLean, Matt Slocum, Chad Nell, Tom Ward (second row) Brian Morton, Tom Shumway, Scott Teske, Tim McCay, Brain Wolfenbarger, Allen Slocum, Scott Smith, Matt O'Laughlin, Steve Waldron, Geoff Gibson, David Clouse (third row) Shane Park, Archie Wood, Tim Beuhler, Jason Watson, Chad Sarver, Tim Demott (fourth row) Brian Redman, Paul Rine, Stan Nicholsen, Mike Gillespie, Tim Acker, Don Moore, Chris Patten, Jeff Garland, Chris Andersen, Todd Scheck, Mark Belcher (fifth row) Chad Murphy, Scott McKeever, Ted Armour, Brad Warner, Tom Dawson, Tom Bell, Marc Waller, Tom Brandt, Tom Cruttenden, Chad Lundquist, Chad Watson, Dan Hubbell, Tom Bolo. Experience to bolster Panther spring sports teams Delton Softball: (front row L-R) Ann Hayward, Kelly Wilcox, Christine Atkinson, Shelly Obenour, Trish Henry. (Back row) Bill Yoder, Katie Dolfman, Kim Adams, Shelly Conine, Kelly Adams, Bobbi Jo Richie, Kelly Yarger. Delton Baseball: (front row L-R) Kevin Ward, Rick DuMouchel, Norville Hanson, Greg Blincoe, Jim Cook, Brett Ingle, Todd Giesbrecht, Troy Johnson, Rich Bhesch. (Back row) David Howard, Brian Weimer, Chad Hillard, Craig Keeler, Jim Curlee, Todd Clarkin, Troy Wooden, Scott Monroe, John Morsman, Coach Bob Monroe. If experience is one of the cornerstones of success, Delton may be in for an exciting spring. No less than five of the Panther spring sports teams are bursting at the seems with returning talent. A couple of the teams ap­ parently have legitimate shots at challenging for KVA titles. Heading the list of improved squads is the Delton baseball team, complete with seven returnees including all-leaguers Jim Cook and Ric Blesch. Cook will pitch and play the in­ field while Blesch heads the outfield. Also returning to the infield are Scott Monroe, Todd Clarkin, Bret Ingle and Brian Weimer while the outfield has Lack Todd Giesbrecht. Troy Johnson returns as the team's starting catcher. Coach Bob Monroe said if the Panthers can cut down on damaging errors, the team can compete for a spot in the KVA first division. “We made several errors and had arm pro­ blems last year." he said. "We need to work hard on pitching, a spot where we always need help. So far this year's staff (headed by Monroe and Cook) looks pretty good." Monroe said the 1988 version of Panther baseball will definitely score runs. Blesch and Cook hit over .400 a year ago while Johnson, Clarkin, Weimer, and Ingle all cracked the .300 mark. "We have a lot of good hitters.” Monroe said. The Delton boys track team is also deep with a roster of 50 players including nine returnees. Coach Fred Pesscll. whose team finished third a year ago. said a first division finish is likely. "I don't see us as a weak team,” he said. “We have a lot of good senior athletes out who didn't play as juniors. I think we'l1 be representative.” Pesscll likes his sprinting corps led by Scott Smith, Jim Rodgers and Tim Leto and his hurdling trio of Kara Miller, Darnell Riddle and Leto as being the team’s strong suits. Leto also makes the pole vault competitive while Al Pilukas is tough in the 400. Other returning lettermen include Mike Galhghcr in the 800 and mile, Jim Hogg in the shot and discus, and Jeff Kohler in the 800 and 1600. Pesscll said Kalamazoo Christian and Par­ chment are the class of the KVA while Galesburg and Mattawan should be improved. The girls track team also has depth with 10 returnees from a 5-3 team which finished se­ cond in the KVA for the second straight year. The list of returning lettermen include Stephanie Engle in the sprints while the distance trio of Kim Fetrow, Amy Gilbert and Jenny Giver make those events strong. Anna Liceaga, a state-qualifier, is one of the KVA's best in the shot and discus while Michelle Martin returns to the sprints and hurdles. Martin finished seventh in the state in the 100 while winning the KVA 100 and 300 hurdles. Paige McBeth in the middle distances. Joss Stolt in the sprints and high ump. Amber Wells in the shot and discus and Jody Conrad in the distance and high jump also return. Despite the returning talent. Delton coach Jim Gibson isn't predicting any championships. “It’s hard to say,” Gibson said. “I’d like to think we have a shot. Our goal every year is to peak at league meet and regional lime. 1 told the girls we want to be competitive in every Continued on page 9 Delton Girls Soccer (front row L-R) Jennie Remenak, Jenny Roberts, Elizabeth Wykstra, Linda Dollaway, Carrie Campbell. (Middle row) Tracey Kalee, Sarah Truax, Amy Erway, Autumn Lester, Michelle Anson. (Back row) Erin Fennor, Kelly Cortney, Heidi Fenner, Asa Gustavsson, Kelly Durbin, Kim Erllck, Coach Anson. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 14, 1988 — Page 9 Lakewood teams rebuilding after 1987 campaigns The lone bright spot teams can look forward to after suffering mediocre or even poor seasons is that their fortunes can only head in one direction. As in upward. Such is the case with Lakewood's five spr­ ing sports teams, none of which crept over over the .500 mark in 1987. The boys and girls track teams combined for only two wins, the baseball team compiled a 10-13 mark, the tennis team went 2-9 and the softball squad won only seven of 23 games Thus the only direction Viking spring teams can move is upward. And bolstered with returning lettermen in each of the sports. Lakewood teams appear to be much improved as the curtain rises on the spring. Heading the list of improved teams is the softball squad coached by Steve Secor. With eight lettermen back including five seniors the Vikings should surpass last year's seven­ victory season. "By mid-year we could be a good club," Secor saiii. "We have a lot of kids up from the jayvee team and once they get their mechanics down, we’ll be a good club." The list of senior returnees includes in­ fielder Chris Wolbers, first baseman Shannon Johnson, pitcher Heidi Wilcox, shortstop Doni Goodemoot and outfielder Tracy Neustifter. The juniors back are shortstop Sal­ ly McCloud and Darla Gold at second. Sophomore Erin Neil earned a letter at pitcher in 1987. The team opened with a 13-12 win over Saranac before losing a trio of games in the Greenville Invitational. The Viking baseball team should also improve on last year’s 10-win campaign, said coach Dennis Richardson. “It's hard to say." offered Richardson. "We have a lot of young kids in a lot of spots.” Six Lakewood ballplayers, however, are not new. Heading the list of returnees is outfielder-pitcher Paul McCloud and pitcher­ infielder Eric Hummel I. C.B. Long, outfielder Mark Stahl, catcher Jeff Wamkc and first baseman Dennis Sauers. Richardson particularly likes his pitching staff which goes as many as eight deep in­ cluding five who players who saw action a year ago. The boys track team suffered through a winless season a year ago. but new coach Paul Durkee is optimistic a foundation was laid for future success. "From the team we had here last year, we only lost eight people," Durkee said. "1 don't think you can compare where we're headed as opposed to where we’ve been. I think we’ve improved a lot." Durkee has 10 returning lettermen in Mark Lance in the long jump and 220, Jason Cum­ mings in the long jump and pole, Andy Shaw in the high jump, 100 and 220, Scott Nelson in the discus, Tony Makley in the 100, Dave Brace in the high jump and two-mile, Nick Ackley in the 100 and discus. Frank Hilton in the 110 high hurdles and mile, Dave Thorley in the 330 low hurdles and two-mile and Mark Nurenburg in the 880. Durkee particularly likes Jim LaValle and Makley in the short distances and Makley and Shaw in the 220. Durkee, who has 26 kids on the Viking roster, would like to sec improvement in the field events. The tennis team, under first-ycar coach Marty Snoap, returns seven lettermen in an at­ tempt to escape the Capital Circuit basement for the first time in eight years. Heading the list of returnees is senior cap­ tain Mark Barnum. Juniors back are Chris Miller, Steven Elliott and Chester Rose while Jason Rairigh, Todd Bosworth and John Wickham .are sophomores back for their se­ cond season. Snoap said the league will be particularly strong. "Mason and Okemos are rated among the top five teams in the state. Mason in B and Okemos in A, and then the rest of the league is a tossup," said Snoap. Quinn’s Sports MC Building Supply 121 E. 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Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan Hodges Jewelry Hastings Solitary Service 122 West State Street Hastings, Michigan 329 West Mill Street Hastings, Michigan 1004 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan State Farm Insurance — Paul Peterson — 329 W. MUI Street Hastings, Michigan Electric Motor Service 1569 S. Hanover Street Hastings, Michigan Lakewood Baseball: (front row L-R) Jim Warner, muu muuaui, raui McLeod, Jeff Wamke, Mike Erickson, Chad Lake. (Middle row) Tim Lind, Scott Ainsworth, Jason Moore, Dave Batdorff, Mark Stahl, Rich Thorp, Trevor Pike. (Back row) Joel Stoepher, Dennis Sauers, C.B. Long, Eric Hum­ mel, Phil Savage, Denny Richardson. JC Penney, Inc. 116 East State Street Downtown Hastings Support the businesses who support sports programs! Lakewood Boys Track: (front row L-R) Scott Brandt, Tony Makley, Jose' Gonzalez, Wayne Sage, Jim LaValle. (Second row) Dan Wolf, Frank Hilton, Rusty Bruce, Andy Shaw, Andy Tyler, Alex Morales. (Third row) Nick Ackley, Mark Michaud, Mark Lance, Dave Brace, Mike Vaughn, Scott Nalson. (Fourth row) Coach Durkee, Brad Boucher, Larry Johnson, Mark Nurenburg, Bill Bailey. Hastings Flower Shop Lakewood Tennis Team: (front row L-R) Masamichi Kaneko, Mark Bar­ num, Terry Gilliland, Jeremy Stevens, Chuck Fetterman, John Wickham, Chris Forsyth. (Middle row) Coach Snoap, Jason Rairigh, Todd Bosworth, Matt Demond, Jeff McKelvey, Steve Foltz, Klrt Harold, Shannon Miller. (Top row) Chris Duits, Steven Elliott, Jim Desch, Chester Rose, Ryan Johnston, Brian Grawburg, Chris Miller. Automation Simplified PLAY DALL? Delton Panther Spring Sports, 402 N. Michigan Hastings, Michigan 2396 Bedford Road Hastings, Michigan Siegel, Hudson, Gee, and Fisher - LAW OFFICES Hastings and Midolevllle continued from 8 meet and that is realistic." The Delton softball team has seven returnees headed by three seniors. Ann Hayward in the outfield. Shelly Sever at first and Tricia Henry at shortstop arc the senior performers. . Junior outfielder-third baseman Katie Dolfman is back while sophomores Kim Adams at second and the outfield. Kelly Adams at third and short and Shelly Conine at pitcher look forward to their second year on varsity. Panther softball coach Kelly Yarger said defense is a key to her team as only one in­ fielder, one outfielder and no catcher return to their 1987 positions. With Conine back as the No. 1 pitcher, the team should be strong on the mound. Hitting is suspect, said Yarger, with the only proven hitters being Henry and Hayward. “I think we can be pretty good," Yarger said. “1 think we could even challenge for the league crown.” WBCHFM Stereo 100 Delton boys track: (front row L-R) Jim Hogg, Scott Neuman, Kara Miller, Jeff Kohler, Mike Gallagher, Jim Rogers, TiriTLeto, Scott Smith, K. Kyllonen (second row) Scott Holmes, Marty Parshall, Darnell Riddle, Mike Rhoades, Alex'VeedePamo, Marcus Batista, Brad Heath, Troy Leinaar, Jason Ritchie, John Dowling. Eduardo Mariscal (third row) Brad Miner, Eric Stevens, John Robyler, Al Pilukas, Scot Newman, Derick Smith, Kevin Seckel, Jon Casterline, Steve Haas, Lance Lamphier (fourth row) Lester LaFountain, Chris Kerber, Shane Smith, Gary Mazie, Todd Leinaar, Tom Pickett, Chris McGeiger, Mike Slager, Shane Kurr, Dave Collard, Austin Ferris, Jim Kingsley. 1303 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan Mode O’ Day E.W. Bliss Company Lakewood Softball: (front row L-R) Doreen Root, Salll McCloud, Erin Nell, Darla Gold, Page Cunningham, Connie Bazner. (Second row) Marisela Galaviz, Tammy Casselman, Chris Frizzell, Shelly Main, Tricia Conger. (Third row) Doni Goodemoot, Heidy Wilcox, Shannon Johnson, Tracy Neustifter, Chris Wolbers. 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Delton, Michigan Phone 623-6301 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 14. 1988 Middleville has title aspirations in spring sports Wren Funeral Homes 502 S. Jefferson, Hastings 204 N. Queen St.. Nashville Hastings City Bank Offices in Hastings and Middleville Member FDIC Lee’s Main St. Barber Shop 210 S. Grove St. Delton, Michigan Phom 623.2629 ' Blankenstein POnUC • 0LMM06HI oacnucKs 328 N. Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan Bosley Pharmacy 118 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan Music Center TV & VCR Sale & Service Hastings, Michigan Phone 945-4284 Hastings Savings & Loan Offices In Hastings & Lake Odessa Phone 945-9561 - 374-8849 West Michigan Associates Insurance Support the businesses who support sports programs! T & M Tire Service (Formerly Sign Tire Service) 235 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan Phone 945-9549 Farmers Feed Service 1006 E. Railroad Street Hastings, Michigan Middleville Baseball: (front row L-R) Scott Olthouse, Brian Verlinde, Ross Sprague, Jeff Page, Scott Curtis. (Second row) Jeff Carter, David French, Troy Newmyer, Mike Brotherton, Don Britten. (Third row) Mike Millhouse, Brian Shafer, William Clover, Chris VanStu, Todd Sprague. Stack Agency 128 W. Mill Street Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge 1455 W. State St. Hastings, Michigan Jacobs Pharmacy 126 E.State Hastings, Michigan 4fc<SEATLAKB BANCORP A Federal Savings Bank 401 W. State St., Hastings, Ml Phone 945-3468 436 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Phone 945-3967 Cappon Oil Co. Welton’s Inc. 1602 S. Hanover Hastings, Michigan 401 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan G&WSales Cinder Pharmacy, Inc. 110 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Union Bank Now serving you at two locations I 933 4th Ave. and 1150 Jordan Lake Street Lake Odessa, Michigan Ginbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway Hastings, Mlchglan Thornapple Valley Credit Uni***' 202 E. Woodlawn .ve. Phone 948-8 J63 J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Publishers of... The Hastings Banner, Hastings Reminder, the Maple Valley News and the Sun and News 1952 North Broadway Hastings, Michigan O-K Blue where most of the other teams have returning pitchers.’’ The boys track team has 20 returning let­ termen including nine seniors The team is led by co-captains Tim Mcsccar in the sprints and 400 and Dean McNutt in the middle distances. Other returning senior letterwinners include Steve Becker in the distances. Dave Boshears in the shot and discus, Ken Carpenter and Ken Kares in the shot and discus, Warren Kidder in the middle distances, and Brad VanSickle in the sprints and discus. Juniors are Todd Kidder, Scott Palmer and Ken Loew in the middle distance, Mark Law and Eric Scubring in the pole vault, Doug Mesecar in the high jump. Mike Smith in the sprints and shot and Brent VanPolen in the hurdles. Sophomore returners include Brad Eastwood in the hurdles and long jump, Jim Grube and Scott Pennington in the sprints, and Bill Atkinson in the sprints, 400 and long jump. Coach Keith Middlebush said his team has numerous strengths led by hurdlers Eastwood and VanPolen and McNutt, a third place regional finisher, and Tim Mesecar, a state qualifier in the 400. Other strong events include Mesecar in the 100 and 220 and Grube in the sprints and die discus duo of VanSickle and Kates who finished second and fourth in the league. Mid­ dlebush also likes Doug Mesecar in the high jump and Becker, a former state cross country qualifer. in the distances. Middlebush, whose team finished 6-1 in league duals and second to Caledonia in the league, thinks this may be the season the Tro­ jans inch past the Scots. “We feel good about our conference show­ ing last year,” he said. “We probably have a legitimate shot at Caledonia if everything goes right. But it's going to be tough." The Trojan tennis team. 10-3 and runnerup O-K Blue placers a year ago, is facing a rebuilding year with eight returning lettermen. “We lost our No. 1 player and two starters from last year didn’t come out this year so it’s going to be tough,” Seger said. “We had ex­ pected to challenge for the league, but it’ll be tough to do that now. “But it’s a good group of kids that’s work­ ing hard.” Four players have nailed down singles posi­ tions in Steve Egleston, Doug Mathiescn, Pete Donker and Jeff Kuehn. Other Trojans ex­ pected to grab four of the doubles spots are Cory Dean, Scott Parker, Dan Keller and Dirk Strater. White’s Photography 219 W. State Street 945-3416 1138 4th Ave. Lake Odessa, Michigan Middleville Tennis: (front row L-R) Doug Mathlesen, Dan Keller, Steve Egleston, Jeff Kuehn, Matt Stander, Larry Seger. (Back row) Pete Donker, Derek Surdam, Dirk Strater, Cory Dean, Scott Parker, Tad Thatcher, Andy Hutchins, Mike Lytle. Potential O-K Blue championships in as many as three sports highlight Middleville’s spring sports season. Heading the list of possible title-contenders arc a pair of teams which finished runnerup in O-K Blue races in 1987, the Trojan girls track and baseball squads. The girls track team saw its thrcc-year str­ ing of O-K Blue championships snapped by Caledonia last year. But coach Jeanne Perry has 16 lettermen back in an attempt to start a new string of titles. Heading the list of returnees arc junior cap­ tains Rori Curths in the distances. Adelle McLain in the middle distances and Pam Eaglen in the sprints. Eaglen was a league champ and slate qualifier who led the team with 191 points last season. Add that trio to all-conference performers Martha Funk in the long jump, hurdles and relays, Juliette Esakson in the sprints, Martha Funk in the long jump, hurdles and relays, Mandy Baerman in the sprints and Kim Newman in the 800 and the Trojans have a solid nucleus to contend for its fourth title in five years. Other returning letterwinners arc state­ qualifier Sherry Walton in the high jump, Sara Sellcck in the hurdles, Tammy Ruffner in the long jump and shot put, Robin Kidder in the sprints. Barb Hoisted in the middle distances, Jenny Eichenburg in the sprints. Tricia Wright in the discus and shot, Amy Lipscomb in the distances. Amy VanAartscn in the distances and Kathy Brock in the middle distances. “I feel real good about this team, it’s an ex­ citing team,” Perry said. “They have an en­ thusiasm to perform which is great. I’m ex­ pecting some good surprises.” The Trojan baseball team also finished runncnip a year ago with an 8-6 (10-12 overall) league mark. Coach Bernie Weller has five lettermen back from that team including all­ conference thirdbaseman Brian Verlinde. Verlinde is joined by infielder-outfielder Scott Olthouse, catcher Jeff Page, shortstop­ pitcher Ross Sprague and pitcher-first baseman Scott Curtis as returnees. Hitting should be a strength for the Trojans this spring. Verlinde and Sprague hovered around the .400 mark while Olthouse was at .289. Lack of experienced pitching, however, may offset that strength. “We have 10 underclassmen on the team and most likely four of them will be starting," Weller said. “We are inexperienced, especially in the pitching department where we are returning only 17 and a third innings of experience. “We will have to fight for our lives in the Andrus of Hastings Middleville boys track: (first row L-R) W.KIdder, K.Kares, K.Carpenter, B.VanSIckle, T.Mesecar, S.Becker. W.Gerey (second row) E.Neuman, M.Law, J.Herweyer, D.Boshears, J.Misak, D.McNutt, E.Seubring (third row) B.Atkinson, D.Mesecar, T.KIdder. T.Trumbull, M.Smith, A.Ordway, B.Eastwood, K.Loew (fourth row) J.Grube. J.Rogers, P.Seubring. S.PennIngton, J.Kares, S.Hayward. S.Palmer (fifth row) E.Rumburgs, N.Stahl, A.Monroe. K.Scheib, J.Frei, T.Jones. 1435 S. Hanover Street Hastings, Michigan Gilmore Jewelers 102 E. State Hastings, Michigan National Bank of Hastings Corner of State and Broadway Hastings, Michigan - Member FOIC - Larry Poll Realty 1600 W. Green St, Hastings 104 W. Main, Lowell Koops Chapel Lake Odessa, Woodland and Clarksville McDonalds 1215 W. State Street Hastings, Michglan Middleville Girls Track: (front row L-R) Jeanne Perry, Cara Errair, Janet Cooper, Tricia Wright, Cherl Dletlker, Staci VerStrte, Tracy Robertson. (Se­ cond row) Jeni Eichenberg, Mandy Baerman, Sara Selleck, Robin Kidder, Tammy Ruffner, Kellie Botwlski, Kathy Brock, Amy VanAartsen. (Third row) Wanda Carpenter, Martha Funk, Adelle McLain, Barbara Hoisted, Lynn Wilson, Faith Smith, Polly Kidder, Nancy Iveson. (Fourth row) Heather Harvey, Amy Lipscomb, Sherry Walton, Julie Gulch, Rori Curths, Pam Eaglen, Julia Kooiman, Lori Wieringa, Laura Baughn. Lion teams could top Iasi year’s fine spring seasons With two seconds, a third and a league championship 1987 was a highly successful spring for Maple Valley teams. And according to the school’s track, baseball and softball coaches, 1988 shows signs of topping last season’s respectable finishes. Maple Valley’s girls track team has seven returnees from an 11-2 team which finished runnerup in the SMAA a year ago. Included in the losses were five seniors and a state placer, but coach Gary Hamilton said his team should be highly competitve this spring. “We’re not going to be great, and we’ll probably have to have some help to finish se­ cond again, but we should be over .500." Hamilton said. "To be better than that we’ll have to have some young kids come through.” Hamilton said the Lions will be strong in the field events with Ronda Steinbrecher and Kelly Hoefler and in the distance events with Deanna Hagon. Angie Smith and Michelle Reid. Other returning starters include Karris True in the hurdles and high jump and Heidi Reese in the sprints and shot. The boys track team should also be com­ petitive despite being young with 15 of the 26 participants being cither freshmen or sophomores. Coach Larry Ainsworth has 11 returnees from a 9-4 team which placed fomth in the SMAA meet. Ainsworth admitted a 9-4 mark might be tough to match this spring. “I’d hate to predict that." Ainsworth said. "I don’t think we’ll finish 9-4, but I think we’ll be right up there again this year." Ainsworth said Pennficld, with its massive 55-person roster, and traditional power Olivet will be the teams to beat in the SMAA. Third place is a realistic goal, said Ainsworth. "Maybe there’s a chance for that," he said. "I really can’t predict any higher.’ Included in the team’s returnees are Dan Siple, Rob Cook, and Mike Everett in the shot and discus, Mike Cheescmar. Rob Pool and Eric Terpening in the sprints, Shawn Carpenter in the shot and quarter mile, Shaun Thompson in the high jump and pole, and Cody Mattson in the distance. The Lion softball team finished 10-10 overall last year while finishing third in the league. Coach Chris Ricketts has nine let­ termen back from that team including three quarters of his infield and two pitchers. Ricketts said pitching will be a key with much riding on the performances of Chris Gardner and Patty Jarman. “If we can get the ball over the plate, we'll be okay," he said. “In the past, pitching has always been our problem.” Ricketts said the strength of his team will be in the infield. Sheri Forell returns to short­ stop, Diona Morawski to second and Jennifer Fisher at third. Morawski and Forell along with leftficldcr Kim Bahs are among the top hitters on the team. Other returnees include outfielders Heather Hawkins. Kristin Royston and Stephanie Whitmore. Ricketts likes defending champion Bronson as well as traditional SMAA contenders Pcnnficld and Bellevue. The top Lion team of the spring may turn out to be the baseball team. Maple Valle; lost three starters from a 13-7 and SMAA cham­ pion team, but docs have eight returning let­ termen from which to rebuilt. Heading the list is senior righthander Scot (First row L-R) Rob Cook, Rob Gray, Eric Terpening, Mike Cheeseman, Rob Pool, Garth Davison. Larry Ainsworth. (Second row L-R) Brian Stall, Matt Brown, Andy Robotham, Darrin Neff, Ron Merrill, Matt Bender, Andy True, Bryan Smith. (Third row L-R) Jeff Moore, Shawn Carpenter, Mike Everett, Cody Mattson, Manuel Moreno, Kevin Cheeseman, Tim Edinger. Continued on page 11 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 14. 1988 — Page 11 Local student picked for Twin Valley All-Academic Team (First row L-R) Kim Bahs, Dlona Morawski, Sheri Forell, Chris Ricketts. (Second row L-R) Brenda Valdick, Jennifer Fisher, Patty Jarman, Kristen Kraal, Chris Gardner. (Third row L-R) Stephanie Whitmore, Pam Williams, Kristin Royston, Lesley Dlpert, Angie Bahs and Heather Hawkins. Wendell Moyer, President of the Twin Valley Athletic Association, recently an­ nounced the names of 16 students to be named to the first TVAA All-Academic Team. Aaron Moskalik, a senior al Hastings High School, is on that list. Moyer explained lhai the concept of having an all-academic team came from the eight principals in the athletic conference as a means to recognize and promote academic ex­ cellence in the student bodies of the eight member schools. Moyer went on to indicate that the selection process is based on the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals-Detroit Free Press Academic All-State formula, and athletic participation is not a consideration. This formula provides equal weighting to a student's overall grade point average achieved in the areas of English, mathematics, science, social studies and foreign language, and their ACT and SAT test scores. Each school is assured of one position on the 16-membcr team, with the remaining eight positions selected on the results of the formula calculation. The team this year was dominated by Sturgis with five students, and Lakeview with four. Coldwater received two nominations, while Albion, Harper Creek, Hastings, Hillsdale, and Marshall had one each. The 16 recipients, and their parents will be hosted to a recognition banquet in Marshall in early May. Lake Odessa News: Friends of the Library working with the board of directors of the Lake Odessa Com­ munity Library are observing National Library Week with an evening open to the public on Tuesday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m. with Marilyn Haney speaking on current good books and authors for readers young and old. The Friends are also hosting a brown bag lunch on Thursday, April 21, with limited reservations. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will met April 7 to hear John Curry on Michigan Archives speaking on the history of photography, methods of dating pictures and proper preservation methods. He had ex­ amples of daguerreotypes, tintypeas and pic­ tures from glass negatives. Several pictures were on display from the Lake Odessa depot moving day, along with newspaper articles. Pictures from a press service have been sent to local members from Kalamazoo, Jackson, Detroit, Benton Harbor, Flint and from the Upper Peninsula. Smith House Movers have now positioned the depot over the footings, awaiting laying of the wall. Mike Hook of Hastings will bring the program on May 5 with his slide presentation of the C.K.&S. railroad and its depots. The society is spon­ soring a dance with box social in April and an auction in June as fund-raisers for the depot project. The Women’s Fellowship of the First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa held its annual trip day on Wednesday, April 13, Bowling Results (First row L-R) Emily Butler, Karris True, Kelle Kiger, Heidi Reese, Kristin Reid, Jo Ella Miller, Tara Smith, Amy Rasey and Nicole Wood. (Second row L-R) Gary Hamilton, Markelle Hoefler, Ronda Steinbrecher, Angle Smith, Deanna Hagon, Tonla Murine, Tammy Ashley, Cindy Furlong, Jody Aiken and Michelle Reid. Evans, Mickle Tilley, Matt Forell, Travis Swinson, Kevin Stewart. (Second row L-R) Jeff Fisher, Scot Lentz, Dan Kellogg, Eric Bignail, Richard Meade, Kevin Rockwell. (Third row L-R) Coach Lonnie Spencer, Dale Dickinson, Scott Furlong, Brock DeGroot, Greg Hulsebos. (First row L-R) Rich Varney, Mike Lions spring sports, continued Lenz, winner of 6 of 10 games a year apj and a SMAA all-leaguer. Joining Lenz are senior outfielders Dan Kellogg and MicHe Tilley along with shortstop Brock DeGroot. All four batted over .300 a year ago. Also returning as starters are catcher Jeff Fisher, centerfielder Dale Dickinson and first baseman Richard Meade. Second baseman Rich Varney also is back. Maple Valley coach Lonnie Spencer said the 1988 version of Lion baseball may make it three straight SMAA titles. “This can be a better team.” Spencer slid. "It's balanced offensively, is better defen­ sively and we go four deep in pitching." Pennficld, Bronson and St. Philip will be the Lions main challengers for the title, Spencer said. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Job Training Plan Notice to hereby given thot the Private lndu*try Council ond Chief (leered Official* ol the Barry. Brandi ond Calhoun Senice Delivery Area hove developed a Job Training Plan lor Program Year IBM. provided under the Job Training Partrerih.p Act aflMZ The Jeb Training PlondeKrlbo* the activities ond wruice* for the plan period which are designed lo terve targeted segment! ol the economically diiodvanloged population who are experiencing barrier* In obtaining employmeal. Funding requested it SIST2.W3 for the period ol July I. IBM through June 30. IW The ocltvlito* plannod ora: I) On The-Job Training; 2) Occupallcnof Training, 3) educational Enhancement; 4) Employability AtMH*meat. 5) Employment MollvaHon Program: 6) Exemplary Youth Program*. ?) School-To-Work Tran*llion Program; ond B) Hard To Serve Program. The pro(ociod number ol person* k> receive wrvicei I* 730. The Job Training Plan will be available lor public Inspection April 12. I9M. al the motor public librorle* in Barry. Branch, and Calhoun Counlto. The Pion will be available lor public review at the Barry County Building. Clerk • Office. 220 W Stole Street in Hading*, between lhe hour* of 8:00 a.m. ond 5:00 p.m. In Branch County, the Jab Training Plan can be inspected ot lhe Blanch County Building, Count, Clerk'* Office. 31 Dtotolon Street in Coldwater, between the hour* of B OO a m. ond SCO p m. The Plan le available for public impecHon between lhe hour, ol 3 00 p.m. until S 00 p.m. at lhe Calhoun County BuUdlng. County Clerk * Office. 31S W. Green Street In Marshall. Queeliom and comment* are to be dfer ,y writing to lhe Private Indmiry Council and/or Chief Elected Official* in al the M.d Countie* Employment ond Training Consortium. Inc.. P.O. Boe 157* rattle Creek. Ml 4*016 — CITY OF HASTINGS — Spring Clean-Up Week APRIL 25-28, 1988 The City of Hastings will be picking up yard debris during the week of April 25 through 28th. Material should be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. each morning. Only yard trimmings and brush will be accepted. NO METALS...or garbage will be accepted. This will be our only clean up this year. Sharon Vickery City Clerk Thursday A.M. Thornapple Manor 73, Just Ourselves 71, Nash Locker 65, Leftovers 64, Slow Pokes 63, Silk Screen 63, Keelers Apts. 63, Hum­ mers 61 Vi, Varneys 59, Razors Edge 56, Bosleys 55, Hast. Family Dentistry 51, Kaiser Seed 49%, Weltons 49. Kloostermans 43, Kreativc Komers 41. Good Gaines - P. Croninger 151, M. Gar­ rett 172, S. Nolen 143, M. Steinbrecher 152, S. Peake 153, M. Brimmer 177, L. Johnson 144. High Series and Games - F. Ruthruff 187-513, K. Forman 179-499, G. Scobey 172-456, A. Preston 137-394. B. Sexton 130-363, S. Montague 131-382, C. Rose 117-291. Shirts 62-66, Valley Realty 61%-66%. Gillons Const. 61%-66%, Lifestyles 58%-69%, Art Made 57%-69%, Varney's Stables 56%-71%. High Gaines and Series - J. Gardner 188-519, N. Wilson 186-499, O. Gillons 177-489, L. Yoder 183-490, B. Blakely 180-476, K. Hanford 204-478, B. Handy 170-467, S. Breitner 200-446, M. Hril 156-141, J. Gibbons 163-434, C. Trumbull 153-436, T. Soya 177-428, T. Owen 167-425, P. Croninger 158-432, N. Kidder 140-384, C. Watson 161-397. High Games - J. McMillon 199, B. Hathaway 190, P. Frederickson 182, M. Gar­ rett 181, N. Hummel 176, B. Vrogindewey 167, D. Murphy 163, R. Rine 197. First 200 ever - K. Hanford 204, S. Breitner 200. Sunday Night Mixed Monday Mixers Final Standings Girrbachs 70-50, Michelob 69%-50%, An­ Gutterdusters 84-44, Family Force 75-53, drus of Hastings 69-51, River Bend Travel Sex Pins 71-57. Elbow Benders 70-58, 68-52, Bobs Restaurant 67%-52%, Sir N Her Hooter Crew 68%-59%, Something Natural 64%-55%, Deweys Auto Body 64%-55%, 67-61, A-Team 67-61, Chug-A-Lugs 65-63, .....„ Lightning ....... 65-63, .......... ......... yCats 60-68, ____ , Hastings Flower Shop 63-57, Mirrors Image White Alley Detroiters 61 %-66%, Sandbaggers 61-67; Pin*58-62, Cinder Drugs 53%-66%, Art Meade Busters 59%-68%, Unpredictables 58-70, Sales 51-69, Circle Inn 49%-70%, Hollenbeck Cleaners 46-74, Hastings Bowl Really Rottens 57%-70%, Mas & Pas 46-74. 56%-71%, Greenbacks 53%-74%, GetHigh Game and Series - L. Kelley 167, P. Along-Gang 52-76. Czinder 166, B. Hanford 148, K. Hanford Splits - C. Wilcox 5-7, B. Lake 4-10. 186, C. Beckwith 175,.C. Trumbull 154, S. Women’s High Game and Series - B. Merrill 182, S. Smith 144, M. Kill 157, H. Moodv 234-575, B. Behmdt 205-534, D. Service 162, C. Drayton 191, F. Schneider Snyder 187-522, A. Ward 171-500, T. Joppie 196, M. Bennett 206-546, P. Koop 170, P. 199, L. Tilley 196, S. Neymeiyer 188, L. Snyder 169, Y. Markley 179, B. Wieland Homing 183, D. Oliver 181, M. Snyder 180, 166, C. Curtis 205-535. J. Ogden 176. J. Ogden 171, J. Smith 171, C. Converted Splits - L. Ruthruff 2-7, B. Wilcox 170, D. Haight 168, C. Allen 167, D. Hanford 5-6-10. Zylstra 165, D. VanCampen 165, D. Cole 164, V. Parish 164, M.K. Snyder 161, B. Wilson 161. B. Cantrell 156. Hastings Mfg. Co. Men’s High Games and Series - R. Ogden Final Standings 212-589, L. Joppie 213-556, B. Martz Formula Realty 579, Chrome Room 498, 211-561, E. Behrndt 200-561, B. Lake Machine Room 482%, Viking 487, Office 192-550, G. Snyder 185-539, V. Miner 441, Anhowsur Busch 392%. 190-516, R.B. Snyder 191-514, R. High Games and Scries - R. Neymeiyer Neymeiyer 208-510, C. Wilson 183-506. M. 255-243-639, W. Ellsworth 248-547, A. Tilley 202, B. Drayton 205, D. Smith 197, T. Martin 210-538, D. Thompson 200-537, T. Zylstra 187. R. Ward 180, D. Oliver 170, D. Butler 531, W. Beck 515, B. Hesterly 502. J. Montague 170, B. Ray 165. Connor 226-500. Wednesday P.M. Mace’s Pharmacy 74-54, Nashville Locker 71-57, Miller Carpets 70-58, M&M's 66%-61%, Hair Care Center 66%-61%, Friendly Home Parties 62%-56%, Handy’s TIMBER SALE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on May 10, 1988, the Department of Natural Resources will be offering timber (wood) for sale on the Barry State Game Area, northern Barry County. For detailed information on site locations and conditions of sale, contact John Lerg, Department of Natural Resources, Plainwell District Office, P.O. Box 355, Plainwell, Ml 49080. Telephone (616) 685-6851. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. LPNs — RNs We are offering challenging charge nurse positions on our day and afternoon shifts. We need caring individuals who enjoy geriat­ ric patients. Starting wages $8.43 for LPN, $9.83 for RN. We offer health insurance for part-time employees. CALL BONNIE LAVERTY FOR AN APPOINTMENT. Thornapple Manor Phone 945-2407 Tuesday Nite Mixed Marshs Refrigeration 40-20, Formula Real­ ty 38-22, Razor's Edge 37-23, Variety Shoppe 34-26, Riverbend Travel 31-29, Con­ sumers Concrete 29-31, Lewis Realty 28%-31%, Floral Design 28%-31%, Hallifax Services 26-34, Woodland Sales & Service 24-36, Neils Restaurant 22-38, CJ’s 22-38. Women’s High Game - D. Hoffman 183, E. Johnson 178, J. Eaton 160, M. Brimmer 150, E. Britten 146. First 200 ever - J. Smith (123 average) 208-530 series. Men’s High Game - W. Hass 203, C. Con­ verse 199, D. Endres 198, D. Tolles 194, D. Hoffman 193, R. Cans 189, D. Woodland 188, B. Lake 185, D. Keast 184, C. Wilson 182, J. Stanton 164. B. Ruthruff 262, 101 pins over his average. Thursday Twisters Andrus .600, Geukes Market .579, Century 21 .567, Art Meade .549, Formula Real Estate .470, Hastings Bowl .462, Bowman Refrigeration .450, Hastings Mutual .408. High Game and Series - T. Westbrook 185, D. Catlin 202-507, Y. Markley 170, B. Barnum 189, C. Arends 166, N. Taylor 174, C. Hawkins 166, A. Carpenter 187, C. Hurless 166, J. Gasper 191-539, S. Vickery 200, C. Vickery 175, K. Mallison 167, K. Mall Ison 167, B. Steele 193, S. Keeler 215, P. Guy 176. and traveled to Marshall. Marjorie Erickson was in charge of the trip. Word from Marie Warner of Wicken­ burg. Ariz., is that she is okay and working part time and sends greetings to “Lake O friends" She did not say if she would be com­ ing back to Michigan this summer. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peacock and Lori and Mary of Westphalia called on his mother, Reine Peacock, Monday night. Sister Carmella Conway of Ubly spent her spring vacation with her sister, Reine Peacock. They spent a couple of days in Wright with their other sister, Magdalena and friends. Sister Sheila Margaret and Dominic Marie. Members of the Blue Star Mothers met for their first spring meeting at Lake Manor. A short business meeting was held after the potluck supper. Reine Peacock presided. The next meeting will be May 3 at Lake Manor. Members of the local Grace Brethren Church attended a district meeting at a Hastings Township seeks bids for hall by Shelly Sulser The Hastings Charter Township board fac­ ed little opposition at a meeting earlier this month to plans by officials to build a new township hall on River Road between Starr School Road and M-37. “There were no serious complaints," said Towship Supervisor Richard Thomas. “There was one fella next door (to the site) who thought it may be too close to his home. We’re going to put it right in the middle of the lot." The board may decide to choose a bidder to do the complete project or to have a contractor build the frame and then sub-contract plumb­ ing, heating and electrical work, Thomas said. The deadline for bids is 5 p.m. April 28 and they can be delivered or sent to Thomas at 1510 Bachman Rd., Hastings. Thomas said the board plans to hold a special meeting at the existing hall at Charlton Park tn open the bids the evening of April 28. Thomas hopes the 76 by 36 foot structure will be in place in time for voters to use the hall when voting in the August 2 primary elec­ tion, he said. The board agreed to build the new hall after complaints from citizens that the current township building, located at Chariton Park, is off to one side of the township forcing many to drive farther tlian others. He added the old building is also too small for township meetings and elections. ‘ 'We’ve kinda outgrown the thing and white we’ve got the funds, we decided we probably should be building one," he said. The township board plans to use money from its savings account to build the new $50,000 to $55,000 hall, he said, and will not ask voters for a millage increase for the project. Thomas said he plans to recommend to the board that it nold a special groundbreaking ceremony just prior to the start of construction in the middle of May. Man stands mute to three rape charges by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A 32-ycar-old Eaton County man stood muter last week lo charges of breaking and entering, assault, and criminal sexual conduct with a Nashville woman. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered in Barry County Circuit Court last Wednesday on behalf of Vermontville resident Richard D. Lowe, aka Bud Lowe. A pretrial hearing was set before Judge Hudson E. Dem ng on April 27. Lowe, of 7406 Vermontville Hwy., faces charges of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling with intent to do great bodily harm, and assault with intent to do great bodily harm. He is also charged with three counts of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct in connection with the incident. The maximum penalty for the breaking and entering charge is 15 years in prison, while the assault charge carries a penalty of 10 years or $5,000. Each of the three criminal sexual conduct charges is punishable by up to life in prison. The charges stem from an incident that took place at the victim’s home early in the morn­ ing on March 11, said Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy David Oakland. Lowe allegedly broke into the victim’s house ano physically assaulted her, Oakland said. She was then sexually assaulted three times that day, Oakland said. The victim, who is described as being in her mid-20s, was able to leave the house and con­ tact law enforcement officials. Lowe was arrested later that day white working on a car at a friend's house in Eaton County. Lowe is currently lodged at the Barry Coun­ ty Jail. Health and Fitness will be AAUW’s focus In April Eric Leep of Pennock Hospital’s Health and Fitness Center will be the featured speaker at the April 19, 7 p.m. meeting of the American Association of University Women, on lhe third floor of Pennock Hospital, 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings. Leep will show the effects of exercise on improved quality of life, reduction of stress and weight loss. Program chairman is Norma Peters and co­ hostesses Viola Johnson and Linda Lincolnhol. Legal Notices Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEEHMC April 5. 1988 at 7:30 p.m. All Board Members and 8 citizens present. Regular monthly meeting dates set. Dates set that Supervisor will be at township hall. Transfer Station hours approved. Transfer Station rate increased 50 cents per yard. Hastings City Bank approved as township depository. Approved clerk to issue fireworks permits. 1988-89 departmental budget adopted. Proposal for renewal of 1 % mills for extra voted road millage to be placed on August Primary ballot. Milt Buehler and Forest Foley retained for assessing duties. Proposed mobile home park plan presented by Jim Alden. Bills read and approved. Meeting adjourned. Darlene Harper, Clerk Attested io ay(4/14) Russell Stanton. Supervisor AMU wrw a •! RUMMAGE SALE ;e UNITED METHODIST CHURCH i church in Lansing last week. The cast Elementary Parents Club will hold a public auction at the Lake Odessa Junior High School. They will be assisted by teachers and students al the April 15 event at 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be available. Jerry and Karolyn Stalter entertained their family, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Stalter and son. Lori Enders and two children, her mother, Mildred Shade and Linda Irvin and daughter, Sally. The Greg Hummels, stationed in Italy, will be leaving there and returning to the States in June. He will be stationed at the Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. Col­ leen had to have more surgery to correct her ear problems and was in a hospital in Ger­ many for the surgery and is now back in Italy with her family. Reine Peacock enjoyed Easter dinner at her daughter's the Duane Glasgow home, in Hastings. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Glasgow, Bob Glasgow. Mariann Glasgow and Craig Mourer, Joe Glasgow all of Hastings, Don Glasgow and Amy and Tammy Bursley and Tammy and daughter, . Mandy of Middleville. Sympathy is extended to the families of Charlotte Laop and Kathleen Jordan whose funeral services were held this week. Mrs. Jordan and husband. Ralph, were both in an area rest home. 111 Church St. — Middleville BLOOD DONORS e S:3O A.M. to O 6:00 P.M. • • Fit, April 15 e (Bake Sale also on Friday) :sat„ April 16 • MOD! NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE BALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage mode the 23rd day of July. 1986, by TERRY LEE TRAtSTER and ROBIN L. TRAISTER, Mortgagors, to THE AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK IN WESTERN MICHIGAN (now OLD KENT BANK OF ALLEGAN), and recorded in Liber 437. on Page 560, on the 29th day of July. 1986, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at lhe date of this Notice TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWELVE ond 75/100 ($24,712.75) DOLLARS principal ond EIGHT HUNDRED NINETYFIVE and 53/100 ($895.53) DOLLARS Interest; no suit or proceeding at low or In equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, ond lhe power of sale contained in said mortgage having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of April. 1988. at 10:00 o'clock in the before noon at the east door of lhe County Courthouse In the Village of Hostings, that being the place for holding tho Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will bo offered for sole and sold to tho highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for tho purpose of satisfying the amounts due ond unpaid upon said mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sole. Including attorney foe of SEVENTY-FIVE AND NO/100 ($75.00) DOLLARS as provided by low, the lands ond promises in said mortgage mentioned and described as follows, to- wit: Land situated in the Township of Assyria. County of Barry. Slate of Michigan, to-wlt: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the East one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of the Nor­ thwest one-quarter, section 7. Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence West 8 rods, thence South 20 rods. Ihence East 8 rods, thence North 20 rods to the place of beginning. Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan. The period of redemption shall be six (6) months from the dale of sale. DATED: March 24, 1988 DEMING. HUGHEY. LEWIS. KEISER. ALLEN & CHAP­ MAN. P.C. By: W. Fred Allen, Jr. Attorney for Mortgagee Old Kent Bank Bld.. Suite 800 136 East Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 (4/14) �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 14, 1988 Wit©, ©X"l0V©r CharQ©d, continued from page 1 Death penalty given to Delton woman’s killer by the Associated Press Ronald Adrin Gray, a former Army cook convicted of raping and murdering a former Delton woman and a North Carolina cab driver, was sentenced to death Tuesday by a court-martial panel ol Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Gray's death sentence will automatically be appealed to the U.S. Court of Military Ap­ peals. If upheld there, the sentence could be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. l liank On Monday, an Army prosecutor said Gray had shown no remorse for the rape and murder of former Delton resident Laura Lee Vickery Clay and Kimberly Anne Ruggles, and deserved to die. But defense attorneys said he was a "poor child" who was mentally ill and grew up in a crime-ridden neighborhood. Vickcry-Clay, a former Delton Kellogg stu­ dent and Gull Lake Christian cheerleader, was the daughter of Karen and Harry "Chip" Vickery. liiiMiicw Services > mi CARD OF THANKS In the Winter of Sorrow we may turn to friends for warmth and bold of Spring's gentle promises in our hearts. The love and sympathy of our friends brought us comfort and hope at this difficult time. Thanks lo all our friends and neighbors who sent cards, flow­ ers, and made Memorial Dona­ tions to the Pennock Foundation, and attended lhe funeral services. A very special thanks to Dr. Woodliff and his staff. 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The Vickerys drove from Michigan to Fort Bragg this week so they could sit in on the general court-martial of their daughter's ac­ cused killer. They said they wanted to see the soldier convicted and sentenced to death. The Vickery's learned Dec. 15, 1986 that their daughter was missing. Investigators say that because Gray was a fellow soldier who also lived in the same mobile home park. Clay gave him a ride home on that date. Sometime after that, he went back to her mobile home, and because she recognized him and because she was a trusting, friendly woman, she opened the door, prosecutors said. "At some time be pulled the .22-caliber pistol and forced her into her car," Maj. C. Douglas Goins, the Army prosecutor said dur­ ing the hearing. "He forced her to drive to a secluded area." Clay’s battered and bruised body was found by a deer hunter near McKdlar’s Lodge at Fort Bragg on Jan. 17, 1987. Laura, in 18-year-old newlywed and an Ar­ my private, and her husband, S/Sgt. Tony Clay, had just moved to Fort Bragg three weeks prior to the murder. The couple's home was torched the same day Laura was discovered missing. The court-martial panel reduced Gray’s rank from Spec. 4 to private and dishonorably discharged him from the Army. The jury also ordered him to forfeit all pay and allowances. He was convicted last week of 14 charges, including raping and murdering two Fayet­ teville women. Because the verdicts by a military court-martial panel were unanimous, he faces the death penalty. "I’m glad - no, 1 guess you’d say I'm relieved. Thai's a better wayof putting it," said Mrs. Vickery after seeing Gray convicted of all 14 criminal charges brought against him by the Army. “Il was so hard when we beard she was missing," said Mrs. Vickery. “We just knew it was bad." Part of what bothers the Vickerys is the way Gray has acted during his court-martial. Often grinning or acting bored, Gray is arrogant and smug, they say. They know Gray is not sorry for what he did to Laura. “If he would only come to us and say he was sony and ask forgiveness," Mrs. Vickery said. “We had heard that he smiled a lot during court. He looks smug, very smug. There is no sign of remorse. I look in his eyes — I want him to know the contempt we feel for him. 1 want him to know I know he's He said he has played “the childish, stare­ down, let's see who looks away first" game that Gray likes to play with court observers, and it makes him angry. So now, he just con­ centrates on the punishment both parents feel Gray deserves — the death penalty. "Our daughter is gone - as far as that goes, that won't change until we meet with her in heaven. But this won’t be settled until he’s ex­ ecuted," Vickery said. “He put our daughter through hell. We don't presume an execution yet, but that's what we want and we won't be happy until the execution is carried out." Ricky Goddard Richard Eckstein Dowling resident Goddard, 32, was found dead in the kitchen of his home on Jan 25, 1986. He had been shot once in the back of the head with a shotgun. His wife discovered lhe body shortly after 7 a.m. when she returned home from her job at Kellogg's in Battle Creek The first chapter of the Goddard murder case was closed in June 1986 when Woodmansee was convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy in the Goddard slaying. The former Dowling resident was later sentened to 40 to 60 years in prison on the two charges. But law enforcement officials, who believed there was a conspiracy to kill Goddard, continued the investigation into the murder. In December 1986, Barry County Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster denied an appeal from the prosecutor's office to reinstate charges against Sharon Goddard and Eckstein. But the following August, Barry County Sheriffs Deputies arrested Vermontville resident Robert Lee Hyslop on charges of perjury and at the Woodmansee trial. Hyslop, who later pleaded guilty to attempted perjury, told authorities Zugel called shortly before the murder asking to ~^rea Obituaries Nettie B. Sunday Jennie VanSickle VERMONTVILLE - Jeanie Via Sickle, 82, of Vermontville, died Monday, April 11,1988 at the Provincial House, Hastings. Mrs. Van Sickle was born on June 5,1905, in Grandville, the daughter of Harry and Jose­ phine (Kasteline) Bush. She attended Grand­ ville school. She was married to Earl Van Sickle on February 16, 1928, in Grandville. They lived in Grandville until June 1942, moving to their farm in Vennootville. Mr*. Van Sickle is survived by two sons, Earl ofWoodland and Robert of Lake Odessa; one grandson; two sisters, Mrs. Tom (Frances) Mullenix of Fremont and Mrs. Gene (Jose­ phine) Redbaugh of Wyoming. Preceding her in death were her husband, Earl on January 13,1978; one grandson, Mark; three sisters, Dena, Elizabeth and Marie; and one brother, Andrew. Funeral service* will be held Thursday, April 14, at l;30 pun. Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa, with the Rev. Clifford Randall officiating. Burial will be in Grandville Cemetery. -WANTEDLIGHT DUTY MECHANIC Prefer certified, but will train right person. Duties include: Prep, brakes, exhaust, light work, etc. Apply to Roger VanVolkenburg, Service Manager at Hastings Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge. HASTINGS - Nettie B. Sunday, 94, former­ ly of Hastings and Delton died Friday April 8, 1988 at Thocnapple Manor in Hastings where shehad been a patient since September of 1982. Mrs. Sunday was born April 14, 1894 in Harrison, the daughter of Eugene and Clarissa (Finch) Doty. She had lived since 1932 in the Hastings and Delton areas. She was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church of Hastings. Mrs. Sunday is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Dolores Hall, Mrs. Ruth Hale and Mrs. Josephine VanderWater, all of Hartings; eight grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter and a son, Edward. Funeral services will beheld 2:00 pun. Tues­ day, April 12, 1988 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Robert Mayo offi­ ciating. Burial will be at the Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thornapple Manor Nursing Home. ASSESSOR The City of Hastings, Michigan (population 6,418) seeks application for the position of City Assessor, Level III Certification required along with working knowledge of computers, evidence of strong assessment administrative skills, and experience in appraisals. Additional Certification such as CAE, MAI or SREA preferred, plus 3 to 5 years on-the-job ex­ perience. SEV $67,205,000. 2.843 parcels. Residency required. Submit resume and salary expectations by May 15,1988 to Department A, c/o Hastings City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 eoe Norman Woodmansee borrow the shotgun police believe was used in the Goddard murder. Hyslop later testified he gave the gun to Woodmansee, who appeared at Hyslop's home shortly before the murder took place. Hy si op is scheduled to be sentenced Frid ay in Barry County Circuit Court on the attempted perjury charge. He faces a maximum of five year* on that charge. The second phase ended last week with Zugel's guilty plea to aiding and abetting second degree murder. Before Judge Hudson E. Deming on Friday, Zugel admitted to arranging for Woodmansee to borrow the gun used to kill Goddard. He also admitted to knowing Woodmansee wanted the gun to murder Goddsnl But contrary to police speculation, Zugel denied being present at the murder scene. Suspicions of a murder conspiracy arose during the investigation for the Woodmansee trial when officials discovered insurance policies on Ricky Goddard's life had doubled two months prior to his death. Witnesses at Goddard's trial also testified that Woodmansee said he was to receive $3,000 from Sharon Goddard for killing her husband. Goddard, Woodmansee and Eckstein were co-workers at Kellogg's, where Eckstein had been Woodmansee's supervisor. Woodmansee's former girlfriend, Carol Straubel, said Woodmansee was to kill Goddard and steal jewelry to make the murder appear to be a robbery. But after Sharon Goddard's arraignment Monday, her attorney, John Hofman, denied his client's involvement in the murder. "She never was involved in this. She knew nothing about this," Hofman said. "All they have are statements that George Zugel alleged to Mr. Woodmansee. "I'm surprised they could use the testimony of a convicted perjurer," he said. Hofman said the only testimony against his client was hearsay evidence, and he predicted she would be released. But law enforcement officials said they were confident that they hid a strong case against Sharon Goddard and Eckstein. Friends and family of Ricky Goddard, who had maintained justice had not been served, established a reward fund for Information leading to the conviction of others responsible for Goddard's death. As of August 1987, the fund had reached $17,750. School board races, continued from 1 the race for two vacant seats on the Lakewood school baord. Wells, 35, resides at 296 Washington St., Sunfield, and is the owner of the engineering firm Design Concepts in Sunfield. Mc­ Clelland, 40, resides al 1004 Jordan Lake Ave., Lake Odessa, and is owner and real estate broker at Lakewood Real Estate. Hastings superintendent Carl Schoesscl said the board's finance committee will meet today to discuss a possible millage increase proposal on the June balki. Hastings voters turned down a 4.18 mill increase March 28 by 10 votes. The chairman of the finance committee will make a recommendation to the full board at the April 18 meeting. Hastings' board President Ann Ainslie and Secretary Patricia Endsley will both seek re- ■ election. Ainslie, 35, has served four years, this past year as president of the board. She is a speech pathologist with Barry Intermediate School District and resides at 19 Ironside Dr. in Hastings. Endsley, 40, was appointed in August 1985 to fill the vacancy made when Judge Richard Shaw resigned from the board. Endsley was elected to fill the remainder of Shaw's term (which wns to expire this year) in the June 1986 annual school election. Endsley is in­ volved in a farming partnership with her hus­ band at 5590 E. State Rd., Hastings. She is seeking her first four-year term. Recently appointed Maple Valley Board of Education Trustee Richard Ewing will seek election to a one-year post. Owner of Ewing Well Drilling in Nashville, Ewing, 42, was appointed Feb. 29 to fill a vacancy made by the resignation of former board President Loren Lehman. Ewing s appointed term ex­ tends through the June election. If elected, he will fill the remainder of Lehman's term which expires June 30, 1989. Also seeking a seat on the board is Harold Stewart of 177 Maple St, Vermontville. Stewart, 41, is a vehicle mechanic for the Air National Guard in Battle Creek. Ron Tobias, who has served on the board for seven years, will not seek re-election. “I've had seven years there," said Tobias. “It’s been a rewarding experience and it’s time for some other people to be involved.” Court news, continued from page 3 Gibson received credit for 162 days previously served. A co-defendant in a Middleville break-in was sentenced last week to six months in jail on a charge of attempted breaking and entering, Donald E. Lynn, 23, was also ordered to serve a four-year term of probation, perform 200 hours of community service, and was assessed $1,000 in court costs and $120 in restitution. In a plea-bargain arrangement with the prosecutor's office on March 23, Lynn, of 3200 Woodschool Rd., pleaded guilty to the lesser offense of attempted breaking and entering in exchange for dismissal of a charge of breaking and entering. He admitted to breaking a house basement window vent, entering the building and taking money from a bedroom in the February break-in. Prior to sentencing, his attorney, Michael McPhillips, asked the court to consider that - the charge was Lynn's first felony offense. "This defendant is a 23-year-old who is involved in his first felony offense," McPhillips said. "Since the time of the offense, he has cooperated with police in the matter. He has done what he can to rectify the matter." In delivering his sentence, Shuster said Lynn did have four previous misdemeanor offenses, for driving with a suspended license, shining deer and possession of fireworks. "On the scale of crime, I suppose it wouldn't be considered monumental," Shuster said. "But it shows a person with a disregard for the law. "The history you've got, the kind of person you are, if we don't get your attention now, you're prison-bound. The reason we're not being more lenient is an effort to keep you out of prison." Shuster also ordered Lynn to have a substance abuse evaluation and denied a request for work release. Trial was set for May 16 for a Battle Creek man accused of breaking into a Barry Township home last September. James L. Mouliskey, 18, is charged with breaking and entering with intent, and receiving and concealing stolen property over $100. The first is a 15-year felony offense, while the second is punishable by up to five years and/or $2,500 in fines. On March 23, Mouliskey, of 464 S. ' Washington St, stood mute to the two charges. An 18-year-old Nashville man stood mute last week to two counts of breaking and entering a motor vehicle. A pretrial hearing will be held April 27 before Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming for Raymond W. Babbitt, of 6990 S. Qxrk Rd. He was arrested in February by Nashville Police on charges of breaking into two vehicles parked at the Maple Valley Arms parking lot on Lentz Street. Each charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison or $1,000 in fines. A Nashville man stood mute last week to charges of resisting and obstructing a police officer and malicious destruction of personal property under $100. Dana R. Symonds, 22, will reappear in circuit court April 27 for a pretrial hearing before Judge Deming. He was arrested on March 11 at a neighbor's house on charges of resisting Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy Timothy Rowseand of damaging Rowse's flashlight. Both charges are misdemeanor offenses. The first carries a penalty of up to 2 years or $1,000 in fines, and the second is punishable by 90 days and/or $100. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-04-21.pdf 44678eb9414d1d4c3db710ada8359af0 PDF Text Text .---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------vi n' "'i ‘ Exam continues in murder case >n Schools set millage vote Pagel Page 3 Delton teacher is state finalist Marilyn S. Graber, a business educa­ tion teacher at Delton Kellogg Higft School, has been selected as one of the regional winners in the Michigan Teacher of the Year competition. Graber, who abo serves as chainaaa of the achooKs practical and vocarinaal education division, will receive aa award Friday night in Lansing at a banquet sponsored by the State Board of Edacotioo and the state’s major ettacatiottal organiutiom. Cob webs cleared from park Page 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HastingsBanrier PRICE 25’ THURSDAY. APRIL 21, 1988 VOLUME 133, NO. 17 Hastings seeks millage again by Kathleen Scott Voters in the Hastings school district will have another chance to cast ballots on a 4.18 mill increase for school taxes June 13, following unanimous approval by the board of education Monday night Hastings voters turned down a milage increase proposal March 28 by a mere 10 votes. Hastings Superintendent Carl Schoessel said school officials and members of the curriculum committee have been considering strategies to help the second millage proposal pass. One of the target areas for educating the community is in the circuit breaker program, said Schoessel. Because of that provision in Michigan tax law, most senior citizens and some other residents in the districts will not have any increase in the amount of property tax they actually pay. "Many don't know that the circuit breaker provides means for them to vote yes and not pay any more in property tax," Schoessel explained. He said that the curriculum committee, made up of individuals in the community, will meet next week and discuss strategies of educating voters. Continued, page 13 State Labor Dept, makes safety recommendations to Bliss by Shel'y Suber The Top Ten students from Hastings High School Class of 1988 are (seated, from left) Mark Micklatcher, Janelie Hoekstra, Dan Pickard, Mike Merrill, Kim McCall, Jeanette Skidmore, Kathleen Barcroft, (stanoing) Ron Bustance, Aaron Moskallk and Ben Hawkins. Hastings High School names top ten Two maintain perfect GPAs ChM abuse group plans open house Tte »o«4 o« Direrton rf *e Bmy newly ap- Maoa Otttch at 239 E North Si.. Janelie Hoekstra and Kim McCall earned perfect 4.0 grade point averages during their four years at Hastings High School to become two members of the class of 1988 s Top Ten. They are joined by Kathleen Barcroft, Ronald Bustance, Benjamin Hawkins, Janelie Hoekstra, Kimberly McCall, Michael Merrill, Mark Micklatcher, Aaron Moskalik, Daniel Pickard and Jeanette Skidmore. Eight of the students, including Hoekstra and McCall, have attended Hastings schools since kindergarten. Seven will go on to attend college, two will attend service academies and one will join the service. Five Of the seniors plan to study some form ot engineering. Jeanelle Hoekstra, daughter of Dale and Diane Hoekstra of 1740 Jacobs Circle, Hastings, has been very active in high school. She has participated in the school musicals and plays for four years, was a member of Interact Club for three years, a Key Gub member for two years and a member of Girls League for one. She was a member of the cross country team her sophomore year and has been on the girls golf team for four years, serving as co-capuin her senior year. Hoekstra has been in the National Honor Society for three years, including her senior year when she served as president She has also held offices in the Drama Gub for two years and the International Gub, for which she served as secretary-treasurer this year. This past spring saw her as a member of the steering committee for the .senior charity drive. Hoekstra has sung with the Troubadours for two years, and has been a member of her church’s youth group all during high school. When not in school, she has worked at Cone Zone in Hastings. Undecided in a major, Hoekstra will attend the University of Michigan, Michigan State University or Northwestern University. Kimberly McCall, daughter of Mike and Sally McCall of 420 E. William St., Hastings, has been equally active in high school. A four-year member of the girls tennis team, she has also been on the track team, and has worked as a water safety instructor for the Hastings YMCA, Kellogg Community College and Thornapple Kellogg Community Pool. Music has played a major part in McCall's high school years. She has been a member of the school's band for four years, has played with the Battle Creek Symphony for four years and was a member of the cast in the school musical for three years. McCall belonged to the Varsity Club for three years and the National Honor Society, the Humanities Club and the French Club for two years each. In her senior year, she Continued, page 13 The Michigan D'.Tartmcnt of Labor has issued three safety recommendations to the E.W) Bliss Co. in Hastings after investigating an accident that injured two workers March 9. "There was cilalipn issued." ^aid Supervisor Jamcsffiordon of the Department’s General Industry Division. "There were no rules violated herefthat we could determine in cur’investigation.’J Russell Yarger, 36, of 6701 N. Broadway. Hastings suffered a partially amputated right arm when a 150-ton punch slid from its blocks and struck him as it fell to the floor, according to company officials. He remains in good con­ dition at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Also injured was Richard Kidder of 595 16 Williams Dr., Hastings, who suffered a cut to the forehead and tom tendons in an arm. He was treated and released that day from Pen­ nock Hospital in Hastings. Gordon said Safety Officer Eugene Sample, who conducted the investigation March 16 and 18. reported that the company was using "a fairly standard procedure that has been us- cd hundreds of times. They were pretty much using standard procedure as far as the assembly of the press.” Gordon said. He said Sample found that the press’ fall was apparently due to a missing assembly part that normally weighs down the frame of the press. ’•They usually put a slide in (the presses) first and that helps to weigh the thing down,” Gordon explained. "In this case, they took it out to put more pieces on it." He said he did not know whether the slide had been removed just prior to the mishap or several days' previous. Safety recommendations written and mailed to the company last week urged E.W. Bliss to devsise a safe means of blocking the power presses during assembly: insure by visual in­ spection that blocking means are proper at the beginning of each shift and establish written safety procedures for blocking the press frames. Yarger’s family members could not be reached for comment this week regarding the status of his arm. Trial continues on Saturday against wife, ex-boyfriend in Goddard murder case by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Little more than two years after they were released the first time, Sharon Goddard and Richard Eckstein were returned to 56th District Court Tuesday on charges that the two conspired to murder Goddard’s husband in 1986. Their joint preliminary exam, which was adjourned late Tuesday afternoon, will con­ tinue Saturday morning before District Court Judge Gary Holman. Together with former Dowling resident Norman Hany Woodmansee, Goddard, 35, and Eckstein, 31, were arrested and charged in the Jan. 25, 1986 shotgun slaying of God­ dard’s husband. Ricky. Police maintain Sharon Goddard and her ex-boyfriend, Eckstein, conspired with Woodmansee to kill Ricky Goddard, 32, to collect some $100,000 in life insurance in his name. Originally charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder, Goddard, of Dowling, and Eckstein, of Battle Creek, were released in March. 1986 after Judge Holman ruled certain hearsay testimony to be inadmissible. In June 1986, Woodmansee, 49. w?s sentenced to life in prison following his firstdegree murder conviction in the Goddard slaying. But since then, the discovery of the God­ dard murder weapon and new testimony from earlier witnesses are expected to tip the scales in favor of the prosecution’s case against Sharon Goddard and Eckstein, law enforce­ ment officials said. In a packed courtroom with representatives from several area television stations, radio and newspapers, Barry County Chief Assis­ tant Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley began reconstructing the murder that has already seen two convicted on charges arising from the case. In an effort to speed up proceedings, defense attorneys John Hofman, of Battle Creek, and David Dodge, of Grand Rapids moved to admit four volumes of court documents comprising three and a half days of testimony from the earlier preliminary exam. Yet much of the evidence presented in court Tuesday was a repeat of testimony given dur­ ing the March 1986 hearing. Kim Baldwin, 23, who lived with Wood- mansee at his 9600 Bird Rd. address during 1985. was expected Tuesday to bolster the prosecution’s conspiracy case by providing crucial testimony linking Woodmansee to Sharon Goddard and Eckstein. Sgt. Robert Cllwa, of the Michigan State Police Crime Lab, Identifies the sawed-off shotgun used by Woodmansee to kill Ricky Goddard in 1986. The 12-gauge Harrington & Richardson sho‘gun was accidentally found last year in the Kalamazoo River by divers swimming near County Park in Battle Creek. (Banner photos by Jeff Kaczmarczyk). Baldwin had earlier told police she had witnessed a visit by Eckstein and a woman at Woodmansee's home shortly before the murder. But in court Tuesday, a nervous Baldwin testifed that Eckstein and a woman visited Woodmansee's home, but Baldwin was unable to positively identify Sharon Goddard as the woman at Woodmansee’s home. "She had longer hair, and it was darker," Baldwin said. "She was kind of tall and thin — not too tall.” Baldwin did say she had seen Goddard several times previously at her mother’s home. She also added she was well acquainted with Eckstein, who worked with Wood­ mansee at Kellogg’s in Battle Creek. Neither defense attorney cross-examined Baldwin, but Crowley asked court permission to recall Baldwin to the stand on Saturday. Confusing testimony was also provided when Woodmansee’s daughter. Brenda, was called to the stand by the prosecution. Clearly distraught, she entered the court crying and took several moments to gain her composure before testifying. Before testifying. Judge Holman said he was aware that Brenda Woodmansee had sought counsel from Hofman, and Holman told her she would have the right to refuse to answer incriminating questions on the stand. But under questioning by Crowley, Brenda Woodmansee denied she had ever seen Ecks­ tein visit her father’s home. She also denied she had spoken with Eckstein before or after the murder. She added she did not remember speaking to her father during that period. "I don’t remember what 1 did yesterday," she said, raising her voice. "How am I going to remember what I did two years ago?” Woodmansee said she was aware that Ecks­ tein and her father were friends, but she denied any knowledge of the details of their friendship. After she was excused. Dodge objected to her testimony, saying she had nothing to con­ tribute to the case. ~ ~ Continued, page 3 HASTINGS’PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S. CHIT CH STPECT Halting,, Michigan ^9055 APR 2 1 1999 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 21, 1988 Wanted man nabbed after high-speed chase by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A wanted man who led local law officers on a high speed car chase last week was sentenced to jail for nearly running down a Barry County sheriffs deputy, hitting another vehicle and running into a tree. No one was seriously injuied in the incident, but Hastings firemen were summoned to use the Jaws of Life to open a car after James R. Black, of Grand Rapids, wrapped it around a tree. Black, 24, who was found guilty of several charges in 56th District Court last Thursday, will be returned to Kent County authorities. Local law enforcement officials said Black is wanted for burglary, conterfeiting, larceny and probation violation. The episode began just after noon on April 10, when a resident living near Algonquin Lake called to inform authorities he had seen Black parked along Iroquois Trail in Rutland Township. The nun told officials he thought there were felony warrants out for his arrest, said Sheriffs Deputy Don Nevins. With Sgt. Jack Cross of the Hastings Police backing him up, Nevins arrived at the Iroquois Trail address but found no car. Cross radioed Nevins that he had spotted Black heading west on Iroquois Trail toward the deputy. Nevins pulled his car across the road, got out, held his hand up and waited for Black to stop. He didn't, Nevins said. When it became clear that Black wouldn't be stopping, Nevins jumped back into his car as Black raced past, Nevins said. Black went into the ditch, drove across a yard and continued west on Iroquois Trail, with Nevins and Cross pursuing. Black continued west until he came to West State Road, said Trooper Ken Langford of the Michigan State Police Hastings Post. At that point, Black ran a stop sign, nearly striking a Chevy Blazer that had the right of way, Lanford said. Black pulled behind the brown Blazer and began driving northwest on West State Road. South Jefferson STREET NEWS --------------------------------------- "> r EVENTS: f As the two approached a hill, Black attempted to pass the 1984 blazer. But as he swung to the left to go around, a Middleville Police car, which had been radioed to assist, came over the hill in front of Black. Black lost control cf his 1978 Olds, started sliding sideways, and hit the rear of the Chevy Blazer he had been following, Langford said. He continued to veer off the road, left the highway, crossed a lawn and struck a huge oak tree, Nevins said. Black, who was not wearing a belt, was pried out of the car by Hastings firemen. He was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was kept overnight and treated for head and neck injuries, Langford said. No one was seriously injured in the Those wanting to attend ‘Senior Power Day9 offered bus ride PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES ‘445 COMPLETE DENTURE I IMMEDIATE DENTURE *335 UPPER DENTURE *265 PARTIAL DENTURE *335 moat th* high standard* »*l Hastings merchants are having a Spring Fling promotion this week. Spring on down to Downtown Hastings, fling us some cash and take home one of the many special bargains offered this week. 2. Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival is this weekend. Bring us a piece of maple sugar candy from the festival and get $1.00 gift certificate. 3. There is a Barry County Red Cross Blood Bank at Pennock Hospital this Friday from 10:3C a.m. until 4 p.m. Your blood is need­ ed. Visit Bosley's after you give and we will treat you to a Cone Zone Cone or a Snickers bar. 4. Pennock Hospital Guild 30 presents its an­ nual Spring Ring Fashion Show at the First Methodist Church in Hastings this Thursday. April 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the door. Model a dress on our soapbox this week, with appropriate commentary, and get a $3.00 gift certificate, (limit 5) 5. This Friday and Saturday take a musical i “Sentimental Journey" at Lakewood High School In Lake Odessa, the show features the combined talents of many Lakewood musical groups. Sing a Sentimental hit of your own from our soapbox this week and it’s.worth a $4.00 gift certificate, (limit 4) 6. Spring Clean Up Is next week, Monday through Thursday, In Hastings. City crews will pick up yard trash only if you leave It at the curb. 7. National Library Week • April 17-23. Use this week as an excuse to visit the library and check out the new paint job, the naw lights on Church Street and a book to read. You should also stop and participate in the many activities scheduled to celebrate this week at the Hastings Public Library. 8. The Barry Chapter of the American Cancer Society needs volunteers to help in this years Cancer Crusade. Contact the Hastings office to see how you can help. 9. Keep America Beautiful Wook - April 17-23. Pick up the library grounds this week as your contnbutlon to keeping America beautiful and we will treat you to a Cone Zone cone. 10. Kindergarten Day • April 21. Draw us a pic­ ture of the thing you like best about Kindergarten and we will display it in our window and buy you an ice cream cone. (Kindergarten students only) 11. National LltterSag Day - April 22. Show us your litterbag at Bosley's this week and get a 50* gift certificate, (limit 20) 12. Beebe's Shoe Repair on South Jefferson Street can make your old shoes look like new. 1. ' Chevy Blazer that Black struck, Lanford said. Daniel Ringleka, 36, of 4745 Buehler Rd., and his son, Jason, 11, were not hurt in the accident. Susan Ringleka, 34, was transported to Pennock Hospital where she was treated for minor injuries and released that day, Langford said. Nevins said speeds of 90 to 100 mph were reached during the mile ard a half chase. But Langford said Black had slowed to 43 mph by the time he hit the Ringleka vehicle. In district court last Thursday, Black was sentenced on charges of feeing and eluding, reckless driving and driving with a suspended license. He is now serving 38 days in jail in lieu of fines and costs. individual * officiant service. •Free denture consultation I examination. (616) 455-0810 •L.D. Himebough DOS •D.D. While DOS •G. Moncevaici DOS 2330 44th SI.. S.E., Grand Rapids The Barry County Commission on Aging will be sponsoring a bus to transport seniors age 60 and over to the annual Senior Power Day to be held Wednesday, April 27, in Lansing. The bus will depart from the Commission on Aging office. 120 N. Michigan Ave., in Hastings, at 7:30 a.m. and return at approx­ imately 4:30 p.m. The cost of the bus is $2 per person. Reservations may be made by phoning Jo at 948-4856. Payment will reserve a seat. Senior Power Day provides senior citizens with the opportunity to present their concerns to the Michigan Legislature. Events include a public forum and the presentation of the Senior Power Day platform to state lawmakers. Topics of concern for this year in­ clude: prescription drug legislation; transpor­ tation; medicare funding; and senior employ­ ment. Lunch is provided for a suggested dona­ tion of $2. In addition, many companies and corporations participate in distributing infor­ mation and products to participants. ■ Seniors who woe Id like to attend Senior Power Day but are not interested in riding the bus should contact Jo (948-4856) for tickets. There is no charge for entrance tickets. More ‘Reading Month’ winners— Students In kindergarten and developmental kindergarten at Central Elementary School who were top readers during the March reading month contest are (front row, from left) Patrick Hubbard, Oustln Goodson, Kirk Allen, (second row) Stevie Flohr, Deanna Popour, Dorothy Clemens, Tiffany Swift, Samantha Oakland, (third row) Angle Miller, Matthew Peake, Katie Allerdlng, Kristie Snell, Kelly Snell, (fourth row) Samantha Snow, Dwayne Hester, Amanda Rlzor, Jamie Howell and Kristen Wlldem. Accused truck thief to face charges in court by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A man who allegedly test-drove a new truck, made a duplicate key and later returned to steal the track off the dealer lot will face several charges in Barry County Circuit Court. Middleville resident Eric Hysell, 27, was bound over to circuit court Monday on charges of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle, and receiving and concealing stolen property. Police charge that Hysell, of 8364 Garbo Rd., stole the red 1987 Chevy truck from Andras Chevrolet in Hastings last October. He later removed the cab and front end of the new track and replaced them with the front end and cab from his wife's 1978 Chevy truck, police said. The result was a 10-year-old track body with a brand new engine and chassis, police said. The remainder of the $14,000, four-wheel drive, half-ton pickup was broken into pans and traded to a junkyard in Belding, police said. A silent observer tip led police to investigate Hysell, said Deputy Chief Jerry Sarver of the Hastings Police Department At Hysell's preliminary examination in 56th District Court Monday, Hastings Money from Honte! HAW BY WOWWCH 1-8OO-321-47O9 •Rate effective 4/19/88 AH CDs ore FSUC or FDIC Insured up to S 100.000 per client per depository Institution. . Police Officer Michael Leedy testified Monday that he observed Hysell's pickup truck parked at the Grand Rapids company where Hyaell was employeed. Leedy said the dark green cab on the pickup was old, but the underside of the truck looked brand new. Leedy added that the rear had been covered with gray primer, but underneath be could see red paint among the scratches in the < rimer. The truck also had two exhaust pipes, when a 1978 Chevy truck should only have had one, Leedy said. The day after making the observation, Leedy obtained a search warrant to inspect Hysell’s truck but was unable to find it That same morning, Hyaell showed ep for work, took a phone call from his wife and Leedy testifed Hyaell later told him the track had been broken up for parts several weeks earlier. Belding resident Dennis Zander testified that Hysell had traded him the rolling chassis and rear box of a truck for a 1971 Camaro body. Zander said he had formerly worked on Hysell's 1978 Chevy truck and had recognized the truck chassis as formerly belonging to that vehicle. Zander also testified that in March, Hysell had dropped off several- track parts at his home in Belding. The parts, which appeared to be new, were to go to a junkyard near Belding, Zander said. Police later recovered the track parts hidden in a woods near the Belding junkyard. Hyaell ia set iq be arraigned April 27 in circuit court He remains free on a $1,500 10-percentband. A co-defendam, Rodney L. Jaooae, 32, of 2202 Bender Rd., Middleville, will face a charge of accessory after the fact to a felony in May. Police said Janose owned the barn in which Hysell switched cabs and front ends on the two trucks. Janose also remains free on bond. Pennock Hospital to offer breast screening program Pennock Hospital is once again offering its , annual May Breast Screening Program., This program is offered as a part of Pennock’s commitment to provide community health education. The program offers a breast examination by a registered nurse, a brief instructional video tape demonstrating breast self-examination techniques and mammography (a low dose xray examination of the breast). These studies will be interpreted by a local radiolist from Radiology Associates. The American Cancer Society recommends a mammogram every year for asymptomatic women age 50 and over, and a baseline mam­ mography for those 35-39. Asymptomatic women 40-49 should have a mammogram every one to two yean. In addi­ tion, a physical examination, conducted by a health professional, is recommended every three yean for women 20-40, and every year for those over 40. The society also recom­ mends the monthly practice of breast self­ examination by women 20 yean and older. Pennock Hospital ia offering this program at a reduced price of $75. As in the past, women may refer themselves to the program or may^request their physicians schedule an appointment for them. A report of the mam­ mogram results will be mailed to the patient as well as to her physician. Self-referred patients without a persona] physician who require further follow-up care will be given the opportunity to select a physi­ cian from the screening program referral list. Appointments may be made weekdays throughout the month of May between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. by calling Pennock Hospital's Radiology Department at 948-3108 or by call­ ing Pennock Hospital, 945-3451, Ext. 108. (QIH certificate* are United to on* porooa par Mwrth AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Little Buckey celebrat.id National Whistler's Convention (A- .i 22-24) by hav­ ing a sale this week. Yr- will whistle a hap­ py tune after you shop the great prices in our Reminder ad each week. Mother’s Day is less than three weeks away and our Sentiment Shop selection of cards for this special day is now on display. Our Home Health Care Department is the largest in Barry County. Call us for your health care needs. Double Prints everyday at Bosley’s. Check your blood pressure free at Bosley's anytime. QUOTE: "Cute rots the Intellect. ” - Garfield IfPHRRmACYQS LEY SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - MS-M2B PARK FREE Home Equity Loans are available at NBH Yes, money from home (your home) can be obtain­ ed, if you have an amount paid on your property that will be comparable to the project for which you want to borrow. Come see us when you have an idea you think is worth pursuing. s RETIREE WILL PAY ... ...S325 monthly. $3,900 year, lor board and,room. Two meals dally with a clean white family. Don't smoke, drink or use dope. No Dr. medication, enter lake, riser or rural area. 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Sharon Vickery City Clerk �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 21 1988 — Page 3 Middleville child critical after pool mishap Angela Kuiper. 18-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kuiper of Stimpson Road in Middleville was taken to Butterworth hospital after falling into a water-filled pool cover last Saturday evening, the Barry County Sheriffs Department reports. Kuiper was alerted by one of his other children that something was wrong with Angela, and upon investigating discovered her in the water filled pool cover. Deputy Tim Rowsc of the Barry County Sheriffs Department talked to Kuiper on the phone and gave him directions on cardiopulminary resuscitation. "1 tried to calm him down and give him quick instruction on CPR. When the am­ bulance crew got there she was spitting up. so it sounds like he was doing good.” Rowsc reports. He also said the ambulance crew did an ex­ cellent job. The Middlcvillc/Thornapplc Township Ambulance transported the child to Pennock Hospital, where she was airlifted by helicopter to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The infant was reported in critical condition in the pcdiatric/intcnsivc care unit by a hospital spokeswoman on Wednesday. Mfg. officials decide fate of Hastings jobs Hastings.^lanufactunng Company of­ ficials are meeting with United Auto Workers Local 138 heads today to reveal a decision made by its board of directors regarding the future of jobs at the company. “We’re just going to make a statement as to what the board of directors decided to do and go from there.” said Vice Presi­ dent of Employee Relations Monty “Joe” Bennett Wednesday. Bennett had said two weeks ago that the company would move al least 150 jobs from the Hastings plant to a facility in Yankton. South Dakota, if the union failed to act on a final contract proposal made by the company March 18. The two sides have been working toward a contract settlement since Jan. 5 and entered a deadlock March 29 when UAW International Representative Steve Ayers refused to recommend a member­ ship vote citing “objectionable items” as the cause. An April 12 board of directors meeting was an attempt. Bennett said, to determine the company's next move regarding 150 jobs that Hastings Manufacturing agreed to save. Retaining the jobs was part of the company's offer in its last proposal. Bennett said he could not comment on the board's decision until after the meeting with the union bargaining team, scheduled for about 1 p.m. today. Workers at Hastings Manufacturing Company, located at 325 N. Hanover St., have been operating under a day-to-day extension of their previous agreement which expired Feb. 1, 1988. Since the board of directors vote, Ben­ nett said the company has been waiting to meet with the union's bargaining unit to present the decision. Bennett said Federal Mediator Dan Curry will attend the meeting at the com­ pany's offices, while State Mediator Robert Inman is unable to participate. Ayers will be on hand as well. Bennett said. Public Service Director honored Mike Klovanich (right), public services director for the City of Hastings, was honored by Klwanls on Wednesday for 25 years of service. Making the presentation was Pat Vaughan. Klovanich came to Hastings In 1963 as assistant director of public services and civil engineer. He became public services director in 1969. His duties include engineering, all municipal Im­ provements, construction" maintenance and supervising the waste water treatment plant. Driver pleads no contest in negligent homicide case by Jeff Kaczmarczyk The defendant in a negligent homicide that led to the death of a wudan and her unborn child pleaded no contest Monday to a reduced charge after his case was returned to 56th District Court. Ending a 22-month-old stalemate, Steven R. Hill, 23, pleaded no contest to a charge of attempted negligent homicide after his case was remanded from Barry County Circuit Court back to district court on Monday morning. Hill, of 411 Harrington Rd., Delton, had been scheduled to begin trial Monday in circuit court on charges that he was responsible for the deaths of Catherine A. Schmidt, 25, and her unborn child following a June 1986 accident near Delton. But the trial on the negligent homicide charge was cancelled after As«;<’“.nt Prosecuting Attorney Marilyn *'» it and Hill's defense attorney, John Hu*-’-/, reached an agreement in which Hill wouid plead no contest to the lesser charge of attempted negligent homicide. Hurley asked District Court Judge Gary Holman to accept the no contest plea because Hill suffered an injury in the accident and had no recollection of the incident. A no contest plea allows the court to entdr a guilty plea on the record, but forbids fire court from using the plea as an admission in any other matter. The maximum sentence Hill could receive for the misdemeanor offense of attempted negligent homicide is one year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Sentencing was set for May 16, and Hill remains free on a 57,500 personal recognizance bond. Originally charged with manslaughter - a 15-year felony offense, Hill was bound over to circuit court in 1986 on charges of negligent homicide with a motor vehicle. That charge is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of two years and/or $2,000. Since 1986 the trial has been delayed, and Hill has withdrawn one earlier no contest plea. In August 1987, Hill withdrew the plea after Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster told Hill he would not follow the prosecutor's sentence recommendation of nine months in jail plus probation. But before jury selection began Monday morning, Shuster granted the motion to remand the case to district court, noting that if he were to refuse, the prosecutor could cancel the matter and refile the case in district court under the reduced charge. In district court on Monday afternoon, Meyer again recommended that Holman sentence Hill to no more than nine months in jail. The two-vehicle accident that led to th* deaths took place in June 1986. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said later that Hill had been drinking all afternoon in a bar in Delton prior to the early e*. ening accident. Cpl. Michael Lesick said that Hill was driving eastbound on Orchard Street and rounding a series of sharp curves near Delton when he failed to negotiate one and crossed the center line into the westbound lane. Schmidt’s husband, William, who was driving west on Orchard, saw Hill's truck ahead and crossed into the wrong lane in an attempt to avoid Hill. Lesick said Hill must have seen the Schmidt vehicle and returned to his own lane, which led to the collision near the south shoulder of the roadway. Catherine Schmidt suffered multiple injuries and was pronounced dead on arrival after she was taken by helicopter to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Efforts to save her six-month unborn child were unsuccessful. Murder case, continues... “The prosecutor is treating this like a grand jury.” Dodge said, adding that the purpose of the preliminary exam is not to discover facts but to present evidence. Detective 1st Lt. Leonard Spcckin. of the Michigan State Police, repeated his earlier testimony that he believed Goddard had been deliberately murdered. Spcckin, who headed the investigation into the Goddard slaying, said the killer had removed jewerly from Goddard and had sprinkled trinkets on the front lawn to make the crime appear to be a bungled robbery. “I felt the trinkets were a ruse,” he said. “It was my opinion that Ricky Goddard was assassinated." Speckin said the lack of forced entry and the number of expensive items left behind in­ dicate the killer did not come to rob the God­ dard home. “It was difficult to establish a motive," he said. "It was difficult to establish why a rob­ ber would come to the home, shoot Mr. God­ dard. and not steal the TV. VCR, and guns worth nearly $3,000. "All of these items I’ve mentioned arc highly prized by burglars because they're easliy converted into cash. And they weren’t touched.“ he said. See related story on page 13 Spcckin added that robbers rarely use shotguns in a robbery. "A breaking and entering is committed by a burglar," he said. "Mr. Goddard was shot by a shotgun. In my experience, burglars don’t use shotguns. They’re too large and too clumsy. "Most burglars want to avoid a gun fight at any cost." Responding to defense questions. Spcckin admitted the murder fit the pattern of a dragrelated slaying. But he said police did not find any evidence in the home to suggest Goddard was involved in drugs. This latest development in the two-year-old Goddard murder began when warrants for the arrest of Goddard and Eckstein on charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder were issued April 8. That same afternoon, co-dcfcndant George Zugcl. of Battle Creek, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of second degree murder for his role in the murder. Delton Schools ask for 31/2 mill tax hike by Elaine Gilbert Echoing the financial plight of school districts across the state, the Delton Kellogg Board of Education Monday agreed to ask voters to approve an additional 316-mill tax increase at the annual school election June 13. Budget slashing combined with seeking ad­ ditional income from two millage proposals arc in the board’s plan to combat insufficient projected state aid, said Superintendent Dr. John Sanders. “We’re no different than Hastings and other school districts in the area, he said: “Proposed state aid will increase our revenues by one percent while we’re looking at increased costs of eight percent (in the Delton district), Sanders explained. Even if voters approve die upcoming millage request, Sanders said the board plans to do approximately $130,000 to $150,000 worth of belt-tightening by reducing expen­ ditures. Specific proposed cuts have not been outlined yet, but will be discussed at t.ie board's May meeting, he said. The June 13 ballot will include three propositions. Proposition A will ask voters to select two of five candidates to fill seats on the school board. Seeking the posts arc incumbent Ver­ non Scott, and newcomers Richard Baker, Joseph Noto, Mike Otis and Glen Weevcr. The terms of Scott and Board secretary , Mills expire June 30, but Mills is not seeking ’x re-election. $ _ Proposition B will be a request for threo'frt* f ditional mills for three years for general I operational expenditures to fund as mhch of 1 the current programs as possible, Sanders said. Proposition C will ask for 16-mill for five years to generate funds to repair roofs on all three district buildings plus blacktop maintenance for repairs of driveways and parking lots. If approved, the three mills for operations would generate in the neighborhood of $466,009 of additional income for the district per year. The district currently levies 30.5402 mills for operations. For roofs, parking lots and driveways, the proposed extra ‘A-mill would yield about $77,000 per year. In a report to the board, Sanders said the roof of the middle school has major problems that will take about $250,000 to solve. Since all the school district’s buildings have aged considerably he said approximately $50,000 LETTERS is needed to repair roofs on the elementary building, which was built in 1936 and receiv­ ed additions in the 1950s and 1960s, and the 15-ycar-old high school. The middle school was constructed in the 1950s and received an addition in the 1960s. The district plans to seek a roofing expert and/or an architecMral consultant to draw up specific needs and costs to present to the board in May, Sanders said. To pay for the roof repairs, he said the board intends to secure a five-year loan to borrow the needed funds "up front" and repay that debt with the proposed W-mill. In other business, the board authorized up to $3,100 to be spent on bleacher repair in the middle school gym. Superior Sales and Ser­ vice of Plainwell has been hired to do the work. The bleachers on the south end of the gym will be removed to use for replacing missing boards and parts that don't work on the north side bleachers. Repairing, rather than replacing the north bleachers will result in a savings to taxpayers because replacement cost would be about $40,000, Sanders said. The bleachers on the north side of the gym provide sufficient scaling capacity to serve the school, he added. Assistant Superintendent Dean McBeth was appointed by the board to serve as its chief spokesman during negotiations for a 1989 contract with members of AFL-CIO 547, ■Which represents the district’s custodians and Maintenance staff. Board Vice President Nor­ ma® Watson and trustee Sylvia Forster were named as the board’s representatives for the school’s negotiating team. Board members approved the purchase of a 1988 International 65-passenger school bus at a cost of $36,010 from Neil’s Automotive of Kalamazoo. The bus is to be delivered in October. The board granted tenure to 13 teachers: Don Farrell, Julie Reynaldo, Barbara Potter, Valerie Whaley, Deb Finedell, Paul Blacken, John Fitzpatrick, Jim Gibson, Janet LaVasscur, Regina Stein, Karen Lcinaar, David King and Patrice Hall. First year teacher Tamala Brewer was plac­ ed on a second year of probation. The board accepted a retirement request from high school art teacher Rosemary Christensen and authorized hiring Blake Lawson as assistant middle school track coach. Sanders noted that the Delton schools have been awarded a Michigan Council for the Arts grant for an author-in-residence program. As a result, author Elizabeth Kerlikowski will be working with elementary and middle school -classes thi£ month and in May. Accused murder conspirators Sharon Goddard (left) and Richard Ecks­ tein (second from right) made their second appearance in 56th Disrict Court Tuesday on charges they conspired with others to murder Goddard's hus­ band, Ricky, in 1986. Barry County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley (right) said the two conspired with convicted murderer Nor­ man Woodmansee to kill Goddard. But defense attorneys John Hofman and David Dodge (second and third from left) have denied the charges. (Banner photo by Jeff Kaczmarczyk). Zugel admitted to helping Norman Wood­ mansee borrow the gun used to kill Goddard. Zugel. 36, who was convicted in March of committing perjury at Woodmansee's June 1986 murder trial, will be sentenced in Muy. He faces a possible sentence of life in prison. Zugel is expected to testify against Goddard and Eckstein on Saturday. Attorneys stipulated on Tuesday that Wood­ mansee would not be called to testify against Goddard and Eckstein because of his Fifth Amendment protection against self­ incrimination. Throughout the hearing Tuesday, Sharon Goddard sat quietly, following the testimony as it unfolded. Sporting permed hair tinted aubum, Goddard listened closely, occasional­ ly shaking her head or covering her eyes with her hands. When Baldwin testifed that the woman at PUBLIC OPINION: Michigan property tax versus sales tax? AnnKarrar Laurie Pettengill Don Schrader Steve Teuscher Harriet Meyer John Barnum from our readers.... Why should workers take ‘huge cuts’? To the editor: Greed. My dictionary defines greed as an excessive desire for wealth, etc. In my opi­ nion the situation in which the employees of Hastings Manufacturing Company find themselves today is directly attributable to the attitude of the company management. Hastings Manufacturing Company is a pro­ sperous business. The company's annual report shows that the top executive of the company received a raise of $39,425.87 in the past year, bringing the executive's cash com­ pensation into the neighborhood of a quarter of a million dollars for the year. Another ex­ ecutive receives a raise of $44,444.75, a third is enjoying a raise of $43,203.75. Other top salaries are comparable according to status. The company that is able to pay such cash compensation to management is at the same time threatening its employees with the loss of at least 150 jobs if they don’t accept a contract calling for huge cuts in pay each year for five consecutive years. No one can be expected to agree to that. This is not negotiation. This is only a ruse to move the jobs to South Dakota where the pay scale at Hastings' plant is bare­ ly above minimum wage, freeing even more riches for the company. The Hastings Manufacturing deadlock has already taken its toil on our school system. More than those ten crucial votes were lost in the precarious future faced by Hastings’ employees. The Chamber of Commerce should be thinking about the future of other businesses in a dying town. Greed. An ugly word. An ugly attitude. A concerned employee, Steve Bolo Hastings the Woodmansee home had long hair. God­ dard shook her head and mouthed. "No, it’s short." Her co-defendant Eckstein sat in the center of the court room, feet firmly planted, hands at his sides, staring straight ahead for most of the afternoon. Occasionally he would turn to look to either side, but for the most part he ap­ peared more detached from the afternoon’s proceedings. Several times during the testimony, he smil­ ed to himself for no apparent reason. Spectators began gathering at the court room Tuesday shortly after 8 a.m.. but court officials seated friends and family of the ac­ cused and media representatives first. The re­ maining spectator seats were filled by draw­ ing lots. The preliminary exam resumes Saturday at 9 a.m. Steve Teuscher, Lake Odessa: "If I own­ Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Thursday through Saturday Lower Peninsula Partly cloudy Thursday. Fair Friday and partly cloudy Saturday. Hie highs will be in the 50s. The lows wilt be in the 20s to around 30 Thursday, in the 20s Friday and upper 20s to mid-30s Saturday. Upper Peninsula Partly cloudy Thursday through Saturday. Highs will be in the 40s Thursday and Friday and the upper 40s to the mid-50s Saturday. The lows will be mainly in the 20s. The proposed State Property Tax Relief program pending in the Michigan legislature would give business and homeowners a break hy reducing property taxes 40-50 percent, while in return, in­ creasing sales taxes from four cents to six cents on the dollar. Gov. James Blanchard said the sales tax increase would be ear­ marked for property tax relief, quality education initiatives and equity im­ provements in per pupil funding. What do you think about the measure? Ann Karrar, Lake Odessa: “It probably wouldn't make much difference.” Don Schrader, Lake Odessa: "I think an increase in sales tax would be good because this is such a tourist-oriented stale that it could get help from out-of-staters. 1 think the pro­ perty tax reduction is a great idea. It’s a good offset because you gel a break on property taxes and bring in more for the state.” .------------------- The Hastings Banner Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box tJ (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michioan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 16 - Thursday, April 21,1988 Subscription Rates: $13.00 per year tn Bvrry County: $15.00 per year in adjoining counties; and $16.50 per year elsewhere. ed property I’d like it. I think it’s fair. I don't like it because I don’t own property but If I did. I would like it.” Laurie Pettengill, Nashville: "Being a parent with kids in school, it sounds really good to me. For one thing, 1 think it would make the share of money going to the schools more equitable. Therefore, my kids would get as fair a chance at a good education as more high class places." Harriet Meyer, Hastings: "Well, i think that it’s going to be difficult, especially for some of the younger families to have to pay that sales tax. It seems like it’s a lot more than people can handle. It's going to be difficult for the younger pccplc.” John Barnum, Hastings: "1 think i’m in favor of it because the valuations on these places arc so high that for the older people, especially, it’s pretty tough on their taxes." l/l/r/fe us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general Interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 21, 1988 Bemiece C. Texter Eugene McCabe Isabelle Eichholz HASTINGS - Eugene McCabe, 79, of Hast­ ings, formerly of Middleville, passed away Wednesday morning, April 13, 1988 at the Provincial House in Hastings. Mr. McCabe was bom on November 15, 1908 in West Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of Rurus and Polina (Toney) McCabe. He was married to Josephine Cecil on September 6, 1963. They moved from Terre Haute in 1946 and lived the past 42 years in the Middlevilic and Hastings areas. Mr. McCabe was co-owner of Gene & Jo Tavern, with his wife. He was a Stationary Engineer for the City of Terre Haute, Indiana and he also was employed at Wagemaker in Grand Rapids as a Stationary Engineer. He is survived by his wife, Josephine McCabe; one daughter, Mrs. Betty Jean Spore of Indianapolis, IN; one granddaughter, two great grandchildren; one brother, Raymond McCabe of Terre Haute, IN; one son-in-law, William Spore of Hastings and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 16, 1988 at DeBaun Funeral Home, Terre Haute, Indiana, with burial at Bethesda Cemet­ ery, West Terre Haute, Indiana. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. BATTLE CREEK - Isabelle Eichholz, 75. of 290 North 20th Street, Battle Creek, passed away Monday, April 11,1988 at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek after a long illness. Mrs. Eichholz was bom in Battle Creek, but lived in Hastings from 1941 till 1948. She was employed at L.W. Robinsons Department Store for 12 years, retiring in 1974. She was a member of the Christ Community Church and involved with the Campfire Girls. Mrs. Eichholz is survived by her husbaud Ralph; three daughters, Vemetic Riner of New Market, TN, Janet Lister and Deborah Burgess both of Battle Creek; two sons, Garth Eichholz of Plainwell and Gary Eichholz of New Mark­ et, TN; 16 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 14, 1988 at Royal Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Burial was at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Community Church. HASTINGS GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. April 24 - 8:45 Church School. 10:00 Holy Com­ munion Service. AAL Branch Meeting. Thursday, April 21 11:30 Holy Communion/Lunch. 7:30 Sr. Choir. 8.-00 AA. Satur­ day. Apnl 23 - 9:00 Conf. 8 Pnv gmsive Dinner. Tuesday. April 26 - 9:30 Wordwaichcn, 4:00 Acolyte Training, 7:00 Christian Caregiving. Wednesday, April 27 9.30 Family Class. 7:30 Slephen. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Comer of Broadway and Center, in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir. 9 p.m. Church School and Adult Education, 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist. 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday, 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7 p.m. Call for informa­ tion about youth choir. Bible Study, youth group and other activities. GUN LAKE - Comellia L Cowles, 81, of 11098 Wildwood, Gun Lake, passed away Monday, April 18, 1988. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 21 at Marshall-Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell. Burial will be at Gcrmood Cemet­ ery, Wayland Township. ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. David D. Garren. Phone 948-2229 Par­ sonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian csperierKe makes you a member, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson Father Leon Pob.i, Pastor, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom offloating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.tn.. Banfield Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH. 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School. 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings Michigan. G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. April 24 - 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broadcast at 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 Church School Classes for all ages. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room. 10:30 Congregational Me£Hhg, 5:30 Junior High Youth. 6:30 Senior High Youth. Monday. April 25 7:30 Worship Committee Meeting. Tuesday. April 26 - 7:30 Spiritual Life Committee Meeting. Wednes­ day. April 27 - 9:30 Women's Association Board Meeting. 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Thursday. April 27 - 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Women's Association Rummage Sale. Friday. April 28 - 9.00 to 4:00 p.m. Women's Association Rummage Sale in Leason Sharpe Memorial Hall, 6:00 Menden Din­ ner in the Dining Room. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Lcitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings. Ml 49058 Nor­ ms.! tJerron, Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m., Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday, Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible. " 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady, Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour, 6:00 (Elem. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study, Tues., al 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB chib for boys. E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer, Pastor, James R. Barrett, Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night, 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8, 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth 'Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Hanover. Hastings. Leonard Davis, Pastor. Ph. 948-2256 or 945-9429. Sun­ day: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.. Youth 5 p.m. Evening Worship 6 pm., Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m. Nursery for all services. Watr-.-sday: CYC 6:45 p.m., prayer and Bible study 7 p.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a. -n. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS ROAU PHARMACY Comptai* Protcriplion Sorvic- HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN *• ^OCIATION H«lw^.o^Lok.Od. u COLEMAN AGENCY *f Inc. Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. SLunday School at 10 a.m.: Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Rev. Donald Jansen. Pastor, Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning wor­ ship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Intvronc* lor your LHt, Home, luilncn end Cor WHEN FUNCHAL HOMES Hotting* — Nothvill* FLEXFAB HICORPOHATEO of Halting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS AAamber F.D.I.C. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch, Hastings. Saturday Mass6:30p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. THE HASTIHGS BANNER AHO REMIHDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hosting* BOSLEY PHARMACY "Pratcnplton*" - UBS. Joflo«*on • 945-3*29 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hailing*. Michigan HASTINGS HBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook «d. — Hailing*. M.chigon Bertha L. Rowden DOWLING - Bertha L. Rowden, 86, of 600 Groat Road, Dowling and formerly of Bedford, Mich., died at 2:30 a.m. Friday, April 15,1988 at Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Mrs. Rowden was born on June 2, 1901 in Johnstown Township, Barry County, the daughter of Ernest and Edith (Hunt) Simmons. She was raised in Johnstown Township and attended the Collver School. She was married to Harold A. Rowden on May 29,1921. They lived in Battle Creek for a short time and the Bedford area for over 60 years. She had made her home with her daught­ er on Groat Road for the past two years. Many years ago she was employed by Post­ um and Kellogg Companies in Battle Creek. She was a member of the Bedford Bible Church. Mrs. Rowden is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Muriel) McCarty of Dowling; 11 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold on June 21, 1972; a son, Robert Rowden in 1978 and by a sister Iva Simmons in 1924. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 19, at the Bedford Bible Church in Bedford with the Rev. Larry L. Fulton officiating. Burial was at the Bedford Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Benita L Miller Comellia I. Cowles fe? ATTEND SEBVICESl Hastings Area DELTON - Bemiece C. Texter, 87, of Delton passed away Monday, April 18,1988 al the Provincial House in Hastings. Mrs. Texier was bora on September 8,1900 in Hope Township near Delton, the daughter of Charles and Floy (Williams) McDermott. She had lived most of her lifetime in the Hope Township area and had lived from 1924 to 1948 in Hastings. She taught in rural schools for five years, the Carpenter School in Hope Township and the "Little Brick School" in Irving Township. She was a life member of the Hastings Chapter No. 7 O.E.S., a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton and its Willing Workers, the Inland Lakes Garden Club. She was married to Clarence Texter on August 6, 1924. He preceded her in death in 1973. Mrs. Texter is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Vernon H. and Dorothy Texier of Delton; three grandchildren, John Texier, Julie Carter and Sally Schuster; three great grandchildren, Daniel, Jessica and Michael; one sister, Berdina Lyttle of Delton; and one niece, Leatrice Jones of Delton. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 20, 1988 at the Williams Funeral Home, in Delton, with Reverend Elmer Faust officiat­ ing. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church Building Fund or the Delton District Library. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Banfield Sunday School 9 a.m.; Banfirld Worship 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel Sunday School 9:30; Country Chapel Worship 10J0. HUDSONVILLE - Benita L. Miller, 89, formerly of Lake Odessa, died Saturday, April 16, 1988 at the Hudsonville Christian Nursing Home. “ Mrs. Miller was born on July 16, 1898 in Barry County, the daughter of Lewis and Christina (Summ) Clum. She attended Tamar­ ack and Saranac schools. She was married to Warren Miller on Janu­ ary 10, 1920 in Freeport He preceded her in death on August 23, 1979. Mrs. Miller is survived by one son, Charles Miller of Jenison; a daughter, Jean Parish of Kentwood; a granddaughter, Karen Burkeite; nine other grandchildren; four great grand­ daughters; one brother, Victor Clum of Lake Odessa; sister, Arvilla Bolton of Hastings; two brothers-in-law, Arthur Miller of McBain and Ward Miller of Lake City; sisters-in-law, Flora Cavanaugh of Lake City and Beulah Miller of Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 19, at Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville, with the Rev. Larry Pike and Jacob Boger offi­ ciating. Burial was at Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Clarksville Bible Church. Marjorie (Sue) Smith PETOSKEY - Marjorie (Sue) Smith, 62, of Petoskey, died April 9,1988, at Little Traverse Division, Northern Michigan Hospitals. Miss Smith was born January 9: 1926 in Detroit, the daughter of Donald and Edith (Lombard) Smith. She attended Michigan State University and graduated in 1948 with a bache­ lor's degree in textile and clothing. She was one of the founding members of the Beta XI Chapter of Delta Gamma on the MichiganState University campus. She was a financial advisor to the MSU chapter of Delta Gam ma and presi­ dent of the alumna chapter of greater Lansing in 1987-88. She had lived in Hastings until 1965 when she moved to the Lansing area and worked for the American Bank and Trust Co. for many years. She had summered in Bay View since childhood. Miss Smith was very active in the Bay View Theater Arts Department as a costumer and producer since 1947. She was a member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church of Haslett; a member of the Bay View Association of the Methodist Church; the Petoskey Histori­ cal Society and the Lansing Women’s Club. Miss Smith is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Harold (Margaret) Reif of Minneapolis, Minn., and Mrs. Gertrude Solms of Petoskey; her mother, Mrs. Edith Smith of Harbor Springs; several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bay View Association Historical Museum or the Aldersgate United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held this summer. Arrangements were made by the Stone Funeral Home. Karl Dillenbeck SILVER CITY, NM - Karl F. Dillenbeck, 64, of Silver City, died in Tucson, Arizona, April 9, 1988. Mr. Dillenbeck is survived by his wife, Ewilda Dillenbeck of Silver City; daughters, Connie Garlinger of Tomball, Texas and Kerry Dillenbeck of Ouray, Colorado; sons, Michael Dillenbeck of Traverse City, Jeny Dillenbeck of Walsenburg, Colorado; grandchildren, Tom and Laura Dillenbeck of Traverse Qty, Steffanie and Jacob Garlinger of Tomball, Texas; sisters, Mary Smith of Vermontville, Avis Dillenbeck and Mildred Brodbeck both of Woodland. Memorial services were held April 16,1988 at Calvary Baptist Church of Silver City, New Mexico. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Cancer Research or Calvary Baptist Church. Arrangements were made by Evergreen Mortuary, Tucson, Arizona. Students from local elementary schools to present concerts Students from elementary school in the . Hastings Area School system will be presen­ ting a musical program this spring. These pro­ grams will include all children in grades one through five. The theme for this year’s program is “Sing a Rainbow,” featuring color songs from many eras. The lower elementary students will present the first part of the program, and the upper elementary students, the second half. Then all the children will sing a final song together. These elementary schools have two music teachers, Luana Furrow and Marty Shaw. All parents, relatives, and friends are invited to attend. Northeastern will be in concert Tuesday, May 3, at 7 p.m. at Central School Auditorium. Central will be in concert Tues­ day, May 10, at 7 p.m. at Central School Auditorium. Southeastern will be in concert Tuesday, May 17. at 7 p.m. at Central School Auditorium. Pleasantview will be in concert Tuesday, May 24 at 7 p.m. at Central School Auditorium. Tom and Doris Niethamer. Ruth Nicthamer. Gene and Frances Reuther. Kay and Irene Moore and Gene and Jenny Kelly were among the Woodlandcrs who attended the open liou.se at Luther Village in Grand Rapids on Sunday to honor Carl Heise for his 95th birthday. The Heraldcrs, a gospel singing group from the Grand Rapids and Holland areas, sang al Zion Lutheran Church Sunday evening. They have been coming to Zion Lutheran Church annually for over 25 years. Emil Baitinger came home from Thornap­ ple Manor on his 93rd birthday to celebrate with family and friends. Gene and Frances Reuther, Chet and Ella Everetts, Vernon and Phyllis Baitinger, Buffy Baitinger. Margaret Baitinger and Ken Maklcy were all at the Baitinger farm and enjoyed ice cream and cake with Emil. Kilpatrick Missionary Society held its mon­ thly missionary dinner last Wednesday. Hostesses Evelyn Goodrich and Dorothy Schaibly served chicken pot pie to the 26 guests. Rev. George Speas made an an­ nouncement after the meal that there would not be an all-day Saturday retreat for board members because of conflicts in schedules. Ken and Betty McCurdy are back from Apache Junction, Ariz., where they had spent five months. Betty was at the missionary din­ ner on Wednesday. Chet and Ella Everetts and “Mac” Darwin McClelland are also back in their Woodland homes after spending part of the winter at Apache Junction, Ariz. The Woodland Lions Club met Tuesday evening in its building. Carl Grashius is home from his winter vacation and was at the meeting. Calinda Munson, executive director of Barry County Red Cross, was the speaker. Munson spoke on disaster control in Barry County and what each community needs to do to build a strong disaster network. Woodland Women's Study Club met Tues­ day afternoon in the Woodland Lions Den. Lee King, club president, was moving to Louisiana the next day, so she introduced the speaker and turned the meeting over to the vice president. King was given a small gift by the club. The speaker was Jan Ferguson, a graphoanalyst from Kalamazoo. Ferguson has taken several courses at the International Graphoanalysis Society in Chicago in hand­ writing interpretation: She gave the ladies some papers explaining the significance of by Catherine Lucas some handwriting traits, and had each lady write the sentence “My little letter ‘f tells a lot about me." While the ladies had refreshments prepared by Hildred Chase and Irene Moore. Ferguson gave some of the ladies quick personal interpretations of their handwriting. After Ferguson left, the club held a short meeting. They discussed having some land­ scaping done at the township library, and agreed to get at least one more estimate before deciding on that project. Tom and Doris Niethamer and Jim and Cathy Lucas attended the Barry County Historical Society meeting at the Putnam Library in Nashville Thursday evening. Tom and Doris were hosts and provided coffee and refreshments for the members who attended. Mrs. LaDuska Sheldon gave the society lour of the old home that is now the village library. Tom Eveland, candidate for Barry-Eaton Circuit Judge, to replace retiring Judge Hud­ son Deming, was at the dedication of the of­ ficial government grave marker for Noah Fauvcr on Sunday. Fauver was a confederate soldier who died in Woodland in 1901 and is buried in Woodland Memorial Park. Eveland met many Woodland residents who were at the ceremony, which was part of the first Civil War re-enactment held in Woodland Township. Woodland Gospel Singers held a concert at the Woodland United Methodist Church Sun­ day evening. An organ prelude was played by Carol Kersten. Rev. Bob Kersten welcomed everyone to the program and led the audience in a hymn. The New Life Singers sang tor about half an hour, and then Rev. Kersten introduced the Woodland Gospel Singers. He said they had new songs, new sounds and a new look. (Duane Bump's foot is now out of a cast and he is walking without a crutch, and electric rhythm guitar player Bernie Weeks has shav­ ed off his beard.) Roger Buxton played a new digital piano and commented about how they are enjoying it. but the pedal keeps crawling away. After the New Life Singers sang again, the Woodland Gospel Singers closed the program with “In My Robe of White" and "Oh, How I Love Jesus." It was a rousing and inspiring performance such as these groups usually give. “ Wayne Offley left Pennock Hospital last week and is now at Provincial House in Hastings. IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. O /------------------- coupon- IONIA, MICH. fSUNDAY BUFFET 95 PRIME RIB 8 8 o ROAST BEEF BAKED HAM FRIED CHICKEN B.B.Q. COUNTRY RIBS with coupon „ R^°' WITH ALL THE TRIMMING* HAXTT SIZE. - o 2.00 11:00 - 4:00 qrcornerj orner • wm** . k---------------- ------- coupon-------------------- 1 IONIA, MICH. Male-female spending shows there’re differences, surprises WASHINGTON (AP) - When it comes to clothing, it turns out that single men buy more than single women. But they're buying a lot of it for the women, not themselves, researchers have found. Men also spend more than women on eating out, entertainment, alcoholic beverages, tobacco and cars. Single women, on the other hand, spend more of their income on housing, food eaten at home, health care and reading material Those are among the findings reported in the April edition of American Demographics magazine. While the study of spending by single people reported that the males spend more on clothing - on average - the difference rests entirely with men aged 55 to 64. "Men aged 55 to 64 spent $1,128 a year on apparel and services in 1984-85, compared with the S682 a year spent by the women in that group,” reported Stephanie Shipp. "Much of that difference can be accounted for by men's purchasing of apparel as gifts. Almost 25 percent of the apparel budget of men goes toward gifts, compared with 14 percent of the apparel budget of women," she wrote. "More than half of the men's apparel gift purchases are for jewelry and watches - and Woodland News women are the likely recipients of many of those gifts," reported Shipp. Women outspent men on apparel in all other age groups, but the one deviation was enough to pull average clothing spending for all single men above that of single women, $735 to $657, she found. Shipp heads the analysis branch of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' division of consumer expenditure surveys. Her report is based on a study of spending by singles in 1984 and 1985. American Demographics, published by Dow Jones A Company, concentrates on population and marketing. While women have made gains in recent years they continue to trail men in income at all age groups, Shipp noted. Thus, while women may spend less than men on some items, that money may still represent a larger share of their resources than for males. Single men are more likely to be younger, under age 35, while single women were more often aged 55 and over, she found. Single women were more likely to own their own home, 41 percent, compared to 29 percent of men, likely reflecting their older age as a group. Single men were found to devote 20 percent of their money to cars, car repairs and other transportation costs, while women Continued on page 14 IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. Now, Breast Cancer Has Virtually Nowhere To Hide. The best weapon against breast cancer is early detection. And that’s why a mammogram is so important. It “sees” breast cancer before there’s a lump, when the cure rates are near 100%. That could save your life; it might even save your breast. Although not perfect, a mammogram is still the most ef­ fective weapon against breast cancer. And if you’re over 35, it’s essential you have one. Because all breast cancer needs is a place to hide. Have A Mammogram. Give Yourself The Chance Of A Lifetime. Make an appointment in May during PENNOCK HOSPITAL’S BREAST SCREENING PROGRAM Call... 945-3451 X-Ray Dept. Ext. 108 or 948-3108 for an appointment and further information. • Personal • Professional • Progressive �Coats to observe 50th wedding anniversary The children of Max and Grace Coats would like to honor their parents on their 50th wedding anniversary. Max Coats and Grace Hart were married on April 30. 1938, in East Lansing. After being in Arizona for the winter, they are now at home and would enjoy a call or card on their special day. Their address is 1685 Boulder Dr., Hastings. Forman-Murphy united in marriage On Feb. 6. at the Zion Lutheran Church, in a candlelight ceremony, Cindy Murphy and Kirk Forman exchanged wedding vows. Per­ forming the ceremony was Judge Richard M. Shuster, friend of the bride am’ groom, and Pastor Cliff Randall. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Edscl Murphy of Nashville, Mrs. Rotha Mur­ phy of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Forman of Woodland. The bride wore a white satinette floor­ length gown with a chapel-length train. The stand-up neckline and bodice, front and back were trimmed with nylon Venice rose lace. A juliet cap, trimmed with lace, silk flowers and pearls, held a bouffant fingertip-veil. The groom wore a black pinstriped tuxedo with tails and matching black tie and cummerbund. The bride was attended by Barb Burpee, friend of the bride, who was maid of honor, and Michelle Forman, sister of the groom, who was bridesmaid. Scott Forman, brother of the groom, served as best man and Dan Murphy, brother of the bride, as groomsman. C.B. Long, cousin of the bride and Herb Miller Jr., friend of the groom, served as ushers. A reception was held immediately follow­ ing in the church parlor and the couple was escorted from the church in a white limosine. DeGraves-Bowman announce engagement Lovell-Brooks announce engagement Alan James Bowman and Jamie Beth DeGraves arc very happy to announced their engagement. Both are 1978 graduates of Thomapple Kellogg High School. Al is presently self-employed and attending the University of Nevada at Los Vegas work­ ing toward a degree in mechanical engineering. Jamie is a 1987 graduate of Michigan Slate University College of Education and is cur­ rently teaching at Beckwith Elementary in Grand Rapids. A July 9 wedding is being planned. The couple will reside in Nevada. A Sept. 24 wedding is planned for Jon Lovell of Alto and Joni Brooks of Grand Rapids. Parents of the couple are Jack and Carolcc Lovell of Alto, Patricia Brooks of Grand Rapids and George Brooks of Alto. Merete Powers' first graders indulge in their free pizza. Pleasantview students hold pizza celebration Maxcene Pennock's third grade class from Pleasantview Elementary, and Merete Power’s first grade class, earned a Pizza Hut pizza party through the Book-it reading pro­ gram this year. The two classes rode a school bus to Pizza Hut and enjoyed pan pizzas and pitchers of pop. To earn the pizza party, each student had to read a specific number of books each month for five months. McKeoughs to observe 40th wedding anniversary Hare- Woodmansee announce engagement The children of Ed and Pat McKeough would like to invite family and friends to an open house in honor of their parents' 40th wedding anniversary on Saturday, April 23, from 7-11 p.m. at Riverbend Golf Course, 1370 W. State Rd., Hastings. The family requests no gifts, please. Mr. and Mrs. Jay (Carolyn) Hare of Hastings are proud to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Julie D. to Edward C. Woodmansee. son of Mr. and Mrs. James (Dorothy) Woodmansee of Dpwling. , Julie is presently employed by the Veterans Administrations Outpatient Clinic in Grand Rapids, and is attending Davenport College. Edward is a 1986 graduate of Arizona Autom? live Institute, and is employed by Gainey Transportation in Grand Rapids. An Oct. I wedding is being planned. Buckner-Bleeker announce engagement MfTand Mrs. RichAd D. Buckner aa». nounce the engagement of their daughter, Ragcn Patrice Buckner, to Brian Paul Blecker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Rleeker of Otsego. The bride-elect is a graduate of Baldwin High School, Maui. Hawaii, and attends Kalamazoo Valley Community College. She is the manager of The Martin Village Store. Martin. The groom is a graduate of Otsego High School, and is presently employed by Prab Robots. Portage. The wedding is set for June 4. Pleasantview students share pizza, pop, and companionship. Hastings DDA to hold meeting on Tuesday Burghdoff- VanPutten announce engagement The Downtown Development Authority will meet Tuesday, April 26, at 7 p.m. n the City Hall council chambers. 102 S. Bread­ way, Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Burghdoff of Freeport would like to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Deanne Lynn, to Larry VanPutten son of Lawrence D. and Joanne VanPutten of Middleville. BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES THIS WEEK'S MOST POPULAR VIDEOCASSETTES The following are the most popular videocassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1988, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1 ."Lady and the Tramp" (Disney) 2. "Callanetics" (MCA) 3. "Start Up With Jane Fonda" (Lorimar) 4. "Jane Fonda’s Low Impact Aerobic Workout" (Lorimar) 5. "Jane Fonda's New Workout" (Lorimar) 6. "An American Tail" (MCA) 7. "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" (Paramount) 8. "Dirty Dancing" (Vestron) 9. "Beveriy Hills Cop II" (Paramount) 10. "Pink Floyd: The Wall" (MGM-UA) 11. "Sleeping Beauty" (Disney) 12. "Beverly Hills Cop" (Paramount) 13. "The Princess Bride" (Nelson) 14. "The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 15. "Innerspace“ (Warner) 16. ’The Godfather" (Paramount) 17. "Pinocchio" (Disney) 18. "Kathy Smith's Body Basics" (JCI) 19. "Alice In Wonderland" (Disney) 20."Jane Fonda’s Easy Going Workout" (Lorimar) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS 1. "Beverly Hills Cop II" (Paramount) 2. "Stakeout" (Touchstone) 3. "Dirty Dancing" (Vestron) 4. "The Lost Boys" (Warner) 5. “The Living Daylights" (CBS-Fox) 6. "Robocop" (Orion) 7. The Big Easy" (HBO) 8. "No Way Out" (HBO) 9. The Princess Bride" (Nelson) 10. "Platoon" (HBO) 11. "Hamburger Hill" (Vestron) 12. "Innerspace" (Warner) 13. "Predator" (CBS-Fox) 14. "Spaceballs“ (MGM/UA) 15. "Maid to Order" (IVE) 16. "Hellraiser’' (New World) 17. -La Bamba" (RCA-Columbia) 18. "Surrender" (Cannon) 19. "Nadine" (CBS-Fox) 20."Dragoet" (MCA) Music Center 130 W. State St., Downtown Hastings FREE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE Use our Convenient Court Street Entrance Corrections___________________________ Buehls to observe The name of Kenneth Granata was spelled the recently published school honor roll. Ploot 35th wedding anniversary incorrectly in an April 7 article that said earned high honors. Hoffman-Courtney announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hoffman are pleased to announce the engagement of daughter, Kitrina Kay, to Kevin Scott Courtney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phares Courtney. Kitrina is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School and is presently employed at Felpausch in Hastings. Kevin is a 1986 graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed at Carl's in Nashville. A August 20, wedding is planned. Birth Announcements: IT’S A GIRL Robert and Elizabeth Johnston of Hastings, April 15. 8:39 p.m., 7 lbs., 1314 ozs. Mitchell and Rose Dahms of Lake Odessa, April 19, 4:52 p.m., 8 lbs., 9’A ozs. Martin and Shelly Allerding of Hastings, April 13, 10:01 a.m., 7 lbs., 8 ozs. Mike Wolowicz and Brooke Faught of Nashville, April 14, 12:30 p.m., 7 lbs., 14 ozs. Randy Shephard and Lori Baker of Portland, April 19, 8:11 a.m., 6 lbs., 1016 ozs. IT’S A BOY Frederick and Agnes Rock of Hastings, April 12, 6:21 p.m., 8 lbs., 1 oz. Roy and Lisa Wymer of Hastings, April 13, 11:41 a.m., 7 lbs., 12W ozs. AMERICAN HOME WEEK APRIL 24-30 In honor of the 35th wedding anniversary of Bill and Donna Buehl, their children are hosting an open house at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings, from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sun­ day, April 24. All friends of the family are invited. The presence of friends are gift enough. Granata is seeking re-election to a trustee post in Baltimore Township. The Banner regrets the error. Because of incomplete information supplied to the Banner, the name of Hastings High School senior Chris Ploot was not included in An April 14 article announcing the engage­ ment of Elizabeth Anne Gallup and John Paul Fechner contained a misspelling of his parents’ last name. The story should have said John Paul Fechner is the son of Wolfram and Use Fechner of Hastings. Coming Soon in the z Hastings — ...... — < Banner — Devoted to the Interests of Borry County Since 1856 - Price 25' Progress • 1988 • The Annual Business and industry Review WATCH FOR IT! �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 21, 1988 Reader gives teens advice The Algonquin Lake Community Associa­ tion will have its Spring General Membership meeting on Tuesday. April 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus hall, on Slate Road. Items on the agenda include a new weed petition program and other lake activities for this year. All Algonquin Lake residents are invited. Algonquin Lake Association to meet April 26th Woman complains about media * on great quality, and a great deal-ArtCarved style. Siladium* H.S. Class Rings FULL LIFETIME WARRANTY TIRIUIRVED’ \ CLASS RINGS Offer valid through 5/31/88 only forth# purchase of ArtCarved Siladium H S. class rings, excluding The All-American style. 122 W. State St., Hastings, Ml J-0000 873 HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30; Fri. ’til 8 p.m. _______ Bring This Ad Dear Ann Landers: When 1 read the letter from “C.U." 1 knew ! had to write. My letter will not be very complimentary to the press. I hope you can print it. My husband and six of his colleagues were killed in a corporate plane crash. They were on their way to Baraboo. Wis. This happened in November of 1987. Needless to say, the shock and trauma were unreal. 1 was lucky. My family located me immediately and put me in seclusion. My brother-in-ltfw and his family were not so fortunate. The media badgered them until they almost lost their minds. Why docs the press have to print such ex­ plicit details? 1 didn't need to read that “chain saws had to be used to cut down tree tops to retrieve clothing and parts of bodies." Ann. we all know what happens when a plan crashes. I wanted to die when I read that. I wish the reporters would think for a mo­ ment about the people who are left behind. How would the reporter who filed that story like to have his wife read that about him? I realiaze that senstationalism sells papers, but for the sake of human kindness, can’t they tone it down just a little? ------Heartbroken in Conn. Dear Friend: Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. 1 recently printed a plea for more compassion and sensitivity among members of the media. Your letter should move them in a way that 1 never could. Surplus food causes guilt Dear Ann Landers: Today 1 had lunch in a restaurant that served me enough food to feed four hungry people for an entire day. I felt guilty and began to multiply the amount of food I was wasting by the millions of people in America who were probably do­ ing the same thing. What can be done about this? I’m not com­ plaining about the prices, just the portions. We would all be healthier if we ate less. Also, children should not see such flagrant waste. Wouldn't it make sense if the waiters look those untouched pieces of chicken and lamp chops, baked potatoes and mounds of beans and carrots, pul them in bags and delivered them to shelters of the homeless? I'll bet many volunteer groups would be glad to do the pick­ ing up and deliveries. - Overfed and Feeling Guilty. Dear Overfed and F.G.: I. loo, hate to sec perfectly good food left on plates in restaurants, but the alternative you suggested is not viable. The board of health in most cities prohibits the reselling or giving away of food that is returned to the kitchen. When a waiter serves me more than I can handle, I am not ashamed to ask for a doggy bag. I urge others to do the same. Adam’s ox off and all Dear Ann Landers: I have heard people say. “I don’t know him from Adam’s all fox." They really mean, "Adam’s off ox.” The off ox is the left-hand oxen in a yoked team. The team was always driven from the right side, giving the right-hand ox the greater exposure, so he wis the better known. In­ teresting? - O.T.B., Bakersfield. Dear O.T.B.: Well... sort of. If anyone ever says. "Adam’s all fox” to me. I’ll wow ’em with this bit of esoteric trivia. On Special at MILLER’S FURNITURE That Special Flexsteel Recliner For That Someone Special mcp Bookkeeping & Tax service Complete bookkeeping service and income tax preparation. 5071 N. Shore Dr. Pleasant Lake, oetton 623-2660 $49900 $29900 $44900 A. Delicately scaled, proportioned for the petite person. Button-tutted bock. B. Lots of room, lots of comfort. Fatly padded arms and back bolster. C. Simple lines soy it oil: this choir is designed for comfort and relaxation. 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The guys who pressure them to have sex are just using them. They get what they want and are on their way at the first sign of trouble. These good-time Charlies never give a thought to using protection because they seem to think it’s the girl’s responsibility to take care of herself. What I want to say to every teenage girl is this: If you haven’t had sex. DON’T. It’s a bad scene once you cross that line and your life will never be the same. If you are already having sex make certain that the guy cares enougn about you to take precautions. If he refuses tell him to get lost. He’s selfish and in­ considerate. - Holding Out in San Antonio. Dear San An: Thank you for a letter that will surely be read by a few million teenagers, boys as well as girls. Your message is power­ ful and you said it a lot better than I could. Are you listening, out there? She’s talking to you. New wife ends relationship Dear Ann Landers: A very nice man was a good friend to me over several years. There was never anything sexual between us. He was like a brother. I rarely saw him. but we talked on the phone occasionally. Every once Synapsis of the REGULAR MEETING OF THE April 11,1968 Meeting called to order — 7:30 p.m. — Pledge to Flag. Roll call, all Board Members present — 10 citizens. March 14, 1988 minutes approved as corrected. Receiv-td reports from Treasurer, Fire, Ambulanco, Zoning Administrator. Dispatch, and Library. Bonding transaction completed for Woodland All bills approved unanimous roll coll. Read letter from Thelma Weyermon. Approved placinc out for bid storage building and fire resistant records room and bill for J. Acker of $250. Approved Budgets for Fire, Ambulance. Library, Dispatch to be paid quarterly. Adopted 1988-89 Fiscal Year Budget. Authorized a Seal for Hope Township and trade­ in of Tractor Lawnmower from Markets. Adopted Resolutions for placing Fire, Cometery and Rood millage on Aug. Primary Ballot and advertisement of same. 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Michigan, as mortgagee, and recorded in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on April 22, 1977, in Liber 230. on page 506, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the dote of this notice Two Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Nine and 16/100 ($2,199.16) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt, or ony port of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sole in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice Is hereby given that on Tuesday, May 3, 1988, at 2:00 P.M. In the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House In the City of Hastings, that being the aloce for holding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for sole and sola to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mor­ tgage. together with interest thereon at ten (10%) per cent per annum, and as otherwise specified in said mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sole, including the attorney fees as pro­ vided by law and in said mortgage, the land and premises in said mortgage mentioned and describ­ ed as follows, to-wit: A parcel of land in the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 33, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of said Section 33, for place of beginning, thence East 17 rods, lhence South 32 rods, thence West 17 rods, thence North 32 rods to the place at beginning, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 77A.3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is PUMJCATKM NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE “Just look at me now. I feel bom again, thanks to Diet Center. The people there really care. My Counselor kept me going every day, and I needed that I can’t thank her enough." As told to Diet Center by Joana . Ribeiro. SIA1XMASIIR Approved sole of land on Head Rd. to interested party. Discussed zoning violations. Thanked Gene Norris for donating mailbox past. Meeting adjourned 10:07 p.m. Shirley R. Cose. Clerk Attested to by: Patricia t. Baker, Supervisor (4/21) Dated: March 23, 1988 James H. Fisher of Siegel. Hudson. Gee and Fisher Attorneys for Hastings Savings & Loan Association 607 N. Broodway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (4/21) flexsteee FWE UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE DUPONT How much do you know about pot, cocaine, LSD, PCP, crack, speed and downers? Think you can handle them? For up-to-the-minute information on drugs, write for Ann Landers' newly revised booklet, “The Lowdown on Dope. ” Send $3 plus a self-addressed, stamped No. 10 envelope (45 centspostage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Legal Notices ~ $29900 in a while he would stop b} to see my children. When I had spinal meningitis he came to the hospital to see me. He very thoughtfully checked on my children from time to time. A couple months before I became ill he married. Because I was sick for so long, I never got around to meeting his wife. To show my appreciation. I wanted to give them something special for a wedding pre­ sent. I decided to make a quilt. I worked for hours on it, put in every stitch by hand. That quilt would sell for at least $400. When it was finished I gift-wrapped it up and sent it to “Mr. and Mrs....” A week later I received the quilt back with a nasty letter from his wife. She wrote: “I do not appreciate packages sent to my husband. I hope you will never contact him again.” That note made my physically sick. I put the quilt on my closet shelf and can’t bring myself to look at it. Was I wrong to send this gift? 1 though I was doing a very nice thing. Please reply in the paper and sign me - Heartsick in Galveston. Dear Gal: Your friend’s wife must have felt threatened. Apparently she is terribly in­ secure. Her behavior was inexcusably cruel. Stay away from that couple. In time they may offer an olive branch, but I’d be mighty cautious in accepting it. 948-4033 ... or call Plainwell 685-6881 Diet» Center STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY FILE NO.88.19929SE Estate of DOROTHY ADROUNIE. a/k/a DIROUHIE ADROUNIE, Deceased, Socio. Security Number 371-46-8886. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest tn the estate may be barred or effected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On May 6. 1988 al 9:30 a.m., in the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. GARY R. HOLMAN Judge Acting by Assign­ ment, a hearing will be held on the petition of V. Harry Adrounie requesting that V. Harry Adrounie be appointed Personal Representative of the Dorothy Adrounie Estc.e who lived at 126 S. Brood­ way, Hostings, Michigan and who died April 2. 1988; and requesting also that the will of the Deceased doted December 17, 1980 and codicils/dated July 10, 1985 be admitted to pro­ bate, and thot the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mall to both the Personal Represen­ tative and to the Court on or before July 25, 1988. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. April 15. 1988 V. Harry Adrounie Personal Representative By: James H. Fisher Personal Representative 1925 N. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan 49058 James H. Fisher (P26431) Siegel. Hudson. Gw 8 Fisher 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 945-3495 (4/21) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 21, 1988 — Page 7 From Time to Time... by—Esther Walton Hastings Wool Boot Co. Processed felt boots Parti May 14, 1890 The American Wool Boot Co. A Model Manufacturing Institution by M.L. Cook cond floor of the west or main building, where we were permitted to look at "the devil." He isn’t a cloven-footed monster; but is a ponderous, English-made and very expen­ sive machine, whose chief business in life is a "picker" of wool. Nothing delights this devil more than to make a meal off of matted wool, which he will pick to pieces in true satanic fashion. In the same room is a "burr picker," to take out the burrs from wool. Still another picker has a habitation here. He has no special duty except to pick. But the crowning feature of the picker room is the devil; and this devil comes high, too—so much so that but few in­ stitutions using wool have one. In the process of the manufacture of wool boots, the staple is first brought from the wool house on a tramway to the hoister. there lifted to the second story, where the devil and lesser imps of pickers go at it. As the wool comes from the pickers, it is dropped down to the first story into bins, in front of the carding tables. Here it is passed through one of the many “strippers and workers,” which take out all the impurities. It goes into one end as the picked wool, and at the other appears as a roll of finely carded wool called a "bat.” The bats are taken from the cards into another room to the first set of jiggers. This is the first process of felting, and simply renders the bat more compact. In this room, the bat is also first formed into a boot-like shape. When this last is completed, it is passed to another set ofjiggers, which makes the material all the more compact. From the second jigging room, the embryo wool boot is passed along to the "fulling mills,” where the felting process is still fur­ ther applied. From the room where the fulling mills arc located, the boot, still an incomplete affair, is taken to the treeing room, where, after being steamed, the boot is given proper shape. Next it goes to the drying racks and into the kiln where it is thoroughly dried, and gotten ready for the finishing touches, which arc ad­ ministered in the same papering room. The boot next goes to the packing room, where, after being trimmed, it is put up in company of plenty of its kind, ready for shipment. The American Wool Boot Co. has not only the largest, but also the best plant for the manufacture of wool boots in the world. The building is of brick, and every precaution has been taken to reduce the danger from fire to minimum. So successful has been this effort, that one of the best companies in the country has given the American Wool Boot Co. a very low insurance rate, and its special agent com­ plimented the company upon having taken such great precautions to prevent fire. Care has also been taken to make the building, a pleasant one in all respects for the In 1935, an article appeared in the Hastings Banner announcing the razing of the old Hastings Wool Boot Company building. The factory had been erected in 1889 and was one of the first manufacturing plants built in Hastings. Some people living in Hastings to­ day can still fondly remember the old woo! boot and how it changed Hastings from an agricultural center to a manufacturing town. Today, cities are aggressively.seeking new businesses with the incubator concept, or the idea of several companies sharing the space and costs in one large building. Hastings was apparently 1OO years in advance of the times. This article is the first in a series of three on the Hastings Wool Boot Company. At last, after a long and vexatious delay, and a very costly one to the American Wool Boot Co., (later named the Hastings Wool Boot Co.) the question of ample power is no longer one to tax the patience of the manage­ ment, and the roof that might have done ser­ vice as a water strainer, certainly not being a roof worthy the name, is to be supplanted by a roof "as is a roof." The common council having so ordered. Upon learning that this institution would soon be prepared for business, a reporter of this paper detailed himself to pay the same a visit yesterday. We are indebted to the courtesy of Mr. Roos, the manager, and of Mr. Blackwood, the bookkeeper, for favors shown us on our visit. If you, dear reader, think we can “give away” all the secrets of making wool boots, you are doomed to disappointment. We are not familiar with them; and can only give a brief insight into the process whereby the wool which goes in at one t.;d of the factory is transformed into the elegant wool boots of commerce that emerge from the shipping room. (Its hard to imagine a boot liner being elegant.) We first visited the boiler room where two fine large steel boilers, with all the best ap­ pliances for the generation of steam, furnish that article for the engine. The boilers and engine were manufactured by the Lansing Engine & Iron Works, and with 90 pounds of steam, 180 horse power can be generated. Anyone who sees this engine, and compares it with the one Hutchinson and Co. tried to palm off on the city, will freely admit that the new one is worth all the difference charged. andWreCW Will flutter admit that this rig is put up in an honest manner, while the other was. to all appearances at least, a bad attempt to defraud the city. Mr. William Wahn will have charge of the engine, and it is in good hands. Mr. Blackwood then piloted us to the se­ workingmen. It is clean, well-lighted, heated and ventilated, and each room is provided with a washbasin and drinking fountain. And what especially commends itself to the visitor, is the pains being taken by beautify the grounds in front of the factory, which are be.ng parked and laid out in a style that gives pleasure to those within, as well us outside the factory. We wish such a disposition were shown by more institutions of this kind. It cost but little to beautify the grounds, and shows a sense of concern for the workmen, as well as a desire to please the eye of the visitor. The thing that will strike the practical man with most favor about this model institution is the splendid arrangement of doing business for which it was designed. The raw material comes in at one end of the building, and leaves the other end as the finished pro­ duct—the wool boot. There is no hauling back and forth of material from one room to another, no transportation of the product from one floor to another. But a continuous process from the time the wool is received in the picker room, until it lands as the finished wool boot in the packing room.” Later in the year. October 2. 1890 this small item related to the wool boot factory ap­ peared under local news: "It has been quite a while since we had had the pleasure of announcing such a welcome piece of news, (a new factory)...Negotiations have been pending for some time between the city and Mr. John Pendergast, of Grand Rapids, with the view of getting the latter to locate a factory here, for the manufacture of shoddy. (Shoddy was old woolen or worsted fabrics tom to pieces and combined with new wool to make felt or cloth.) "Friday evening the deal was closed, the ci­ ty giving Mr. Pandergast a $500 bonus, he agreeing to employ from 15 to 20 men for the term of five years, the city having ample security that the contract will be fulfilled. Mr. P. has leased the J.S. Goodyear mill property in the second ward for the term of three years with the privilege of buying it at the end of that time... "Hastings has reason to be very proud of her manufacturing institutions as they all run­ ning full forces of hand and have added much to the wealth of the city. The furniture factory agreed to employ 40 hands, and now employs 105. The whip factory agreed to run from 15 to 20 and now about 60 find steady employ­ ment tn that institution and 70 arc employed in the felt boot factory... "Arrangements have been made whereby the shoddy factory will be connected with the felt boot factory. A brick building 120 by 40-feet will be constructed at once and a force of hands put on as soon as possible. The felt boot factory uses a considerable amount of shoddy, and the union of the two factories will be advantageous to both. Mr. Andrich, of Galt. Ontario. Canada, chief stockholder of the felt bool factory, had been in the city this week and says that a full force of men will soon be employed at that factory. "We have had. and still have great faith in the felt boot factory as all must have after they have paid a visit to that institution and see the way felt boots are made. The manufacturing of felt bools must be a paying business and we believe that this institution will eventually ’’ make one of which this or any city may wdl be proud." Within nine years the wool boot factory, ac­ cording to an article dated Dec. 9, 1897, was making "60 percent of all felt boots in this country.” Middle school students place in competition Professional Secretary’s Week April 25-29 Ten students from Hastings Middle Scho­ ol came out on top in the state Academic Track Meet in Saginaw last week. The program, new at Hastings this year, tests students academically, as well as artistically and dramatically. About 450 youngsters from across the state took part in the April 13 competition. Dan Watson of Hastings took second place overall in the physical science test, as did Kristi Abendroth in art. The seventh grade skits and improvisation team - made up of Pat Williams, Monica Mellen, Bryan Sherry, Aubrey Mason and Derek Freridge also took second. Erin Merritt earned a third place in the dramatic reading category. Jennifer Parker took honorable mention - equivalent to fourth, fifth or sixth place - in ancient history, and Brad Gee won honorable mention for his instrumental solo on the piano. "Our kids, for going the first time, did really well," said middle school principal Jerry Horan, who also coordinated the regional competition held in Hastings rec­ ently. In order to advance to the state finals, students had to take top honors in the regional competition. “The kids just had a really great experience," said Horan. "As a matter of fact, the seventh graders who went this year are already talking about next year." ” & GOOD SPIRITS Downtown Hastings 128 S. Jefferson St.: Hastings, Ml 49058: 25-29, 1988 948-4042 Spring Cleaning Timer Has it been more than 1 year since your carpets were cleaned? Give your carpets that neat, fresh look. Also remember your upcoming graduation open houses. Our steam extraction is the method recommended by the major carpet manufacturers, including Dupont, the maker ? of Stainmaster Carpets. . • Don’t forget your RVs and summer cottages xjL KS S • Large area rugs • We can solve your smoke & water damage problems Local Marriage Licenses: I Larry Cranmorc, 43 of Hastings and Sandra Piper 39 of Hastings. Dean Kosbar, 24 of Hastings and Renee Daniel, 22 of Hastings. 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Court Middleville 435 Arlington Bellevue 115 N. Main Nashville 203 N. Main "VLTSi LEHDI1' �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 21. 1988 Lat e rally keeps Saxon ball team perfect A two-run rally in the sixth erased a 6-5 Marshall lead and carried Hastings to a 7-6 win in the Twin Valley baseball opener for both teams. The win was the sixth straight overall for the Saxons. The rally made a winner of junior Jack Hobcrt, who gave up 10 hits and four walks but still hud enough to hold off the Redskins. Hobcrt struck out four while giving up five earned runs in his seven innings. Trailing 6-5 in the bottom of the sixth. Jeff Pugh led off with a single, his third hit of the game. One out later Lee Nichols tripled in Pugh with his fourth hit of the game to tic the contest at 6-6. Jamie Strohm then hit a ball up the middle which scored Nichols with the go-ahead run and Hobcrt held Marshall off in the top of the seventh. Nichols led a 13-hit offense with three singles and a triple while Pugh added three singles. Kent Gee drove in three Hastings runs with a parr of singles while Paul Roy had two hits. Hastings scored three times in the first on a single by Roy. a walk to Gary Parker and three consecutive singles by Pugh. Gee and Nichols. Marshall went ahead 5-4 in the fourth wheu the Redskins bunched four hits and a walk together Hastings scored single runs in the fourth and fifth to draw within one and set the stage for the winning sixth inning rally. Hastings plays at Harper Creek tonight (April 21) before participating in the Grand Ledge Invitational this Saturday. The Saxons play at Lakeview on April 26. Hastings JVs top Otsego twice, lose to Marshall Scott Hubbert fired a two-hitter in the opener while Hastings rallied for six runs in the seventh inning of the nightcap as the Sax­ on jay vec baseball team swept Otsego 5-3 and 11-5. Hubbert, who retired 12 of the last 14 hit­ ters he faced, walked only one while giving up no earned runs. He struck out four in the fiveinning game. Tom Vos had two hits and two rbis to lead the offense. In the nightcap. Hastings broke a 5-5 lie with six runs in the sixth inning. Bob Huvcr. Jamie Brown and Scott Chip­ man all had two singles for Hastings with Huvcr and Brian Heath driving in a pair of runs. Tom Vos was the winning pitcher. Hastings best Ionia 9-2 in its opener on a four-hitter by Vos. He also led the offense with a pair of singles. Shawn Kwckel drove in two runs for Hastings. Hastings lost a 3-2 decision to Marshall on Tuesday when the Redskins pushed across a pair of runs in the bottom of the seventh. Gabe Griffin and Hubbert drove in the Hastings runs with singles while Nick Williams and Griffin led the offense with two hits. Vos was the loser giving up 10 hits while striking out six and allowing two earned runs. Throws out first pitch Hastings first baseman Jeff Pugh grabs a throw from shortstop Gary Parker in the Saxons' 7-6 win over Marshall Tuesday. Sports Saxon girls, boys fall to Hillsdale in track meet Grabbing 10 of the 16 firsts in each meet. Hillsdale swept to wins over both the Hastings girls and boys teams Tuesday night. The Sax­ on girls lost 75-54 while the boys dropped a 75-62 decision. The Saxon girls (2-2) fared well in the relays, winning the 800 meter (1:55.0). 400 meter (54.5) and 1600 (4:23.8) meter events. Hastings also managed a pair of firsts by Angie Hall in the 100 hurdles (18.2) and 300 hurdles (56.0). Melinda Hare also won the 200 meter run (28.8). Hastings' Evy Vargaz helped out with a pair of seconds in the 100 and 200 meter dashes. In the boys meet. Chris Tracy led Hastings Hastings catcher Alison Curtiss tries to throw out a Marshall runner in the Saxons' 10-8 loss. Marshall hangs on for 10-8 softball win over Saxon nine A late Hastings rally fell short as Marshall topped the Saxon softball team 10-8 Tue-day night. Down 7-0 in the bottom of the fifth. Hastings scored three times. Hastings added four more in the six and one in the seventh, but could come no closer than the 10-8 final. Hastings is now 2-4 overall and 0-1 in the Twin Valley. Kim McDonald was the losing pitcher, giv­ ing up seven runs and nine hits in three inn­ ings. Dawn Eaton finished up, giving up nine hits and three runs. Hastings coach Jan Bowers said her team showed character coming back to make a game of it. “Considering the kind of pitcher they had and being down 7-0, scoring eight runs and making it that close, 1 think the girls did a great job,” said Bowers. "They didn't give up." Jeanette Roy drove in three runs for Hastings while Carrie Carr, Alison Curtiss and Roy each had singles. Lisa Kelley stole three of Hastings* seven bases. Bowers said her team's offense hasn’t been producing yet this season. "Our bats have been kind of anemic late­ ly." she said. Saxon JVs win softball tourney Hastings jayvec softball team played good softball in winning the Hastings Invitational by defeating Delton 13-12. then beating Lakeuood 14-6 in the championship game. “The young Saxon girls combined effective pitching, smart defense and aggressive base running to win the title." said coach Spencer Goodyear. Charla Dunn was the winning pitch-, m both games for Hastings, allowing onh- . hits in the title contest. In the championship game against Lakewood, the Saxons scored 8 times in the 2nd inning to take the lead 9-2. and control of the game. Hastings offense was led by Tia DcGoa and Elissa Kelly. DcGoa scored 4 runs on 2 hits. followed by Kelly with 2 runs scored. 3 hits and 3 runs battled in. The Saxons collected 11 hits in all. while drawing 7 walks. In the first game against Delton, the Saxon's led all the way as the girts jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the first inning. Hastings led 13-5. when Delton rallied in their last at bat to score 7 runs with the help of a big grand slam. Offensively, the Saxons were led by Kelly with 3 runs scored, while Tammy Galbreath, Melissa Winick. DcGoa. and Dunn each scored twice. A big key to the Saxon title was their defense and the improved catching by Galbreath. The Saxon jayvec team takes its 2-3 record on the road Tuesday to open league play at Marshall; followed by a home game on Thursday against Harper Creek at 5 p.m. 3 won 5-7, 6-i, 6-O. "It was a superb victory for us,” said Hastings coach Carl Kutch. “It should give us momentum we need when we face Sturgis on Thursday. Mogg’s win was important while it was the third straight time that Gahan and Oom had won." The win was the Twin Valley opener for Hastings, which is now 2-1 overall. Hastings also beat Ionia 5-2 on April 15. Local man wins state swim meet Paul Dewitt of Hastings placed in the top four in two events at the Michigan Masters, Swim State Championships last weekend at Delta Community College in Bay City. Dewitt was competing as a member of the West Michigan Masters Swim Association of Grand Rapids. The club, which placed sixth in the meet, was one of 27 clubs from across Michigan competing in the meet. Dewitt, competing inthe 35-39 age bracket, placed third in the 100-yard freestyle event and fourth in the 100-yard butterfly. In addi­ tion. he had a pair of fifths and was part of two relay teams which took first. Karate championships April 30 The Mid-Michigan Open Karate Cham­ pionships will be held April 30 at Hastings High School. The event is hosted by the Hastings Karate Club and admissionis $5 for adults and S3 for children. Registration is at 10 a.m with elimination bouts scheduled for noon. Black belts start at 4 p.m. The cost of entering one event is S15 with two and three event fees set at $18. For more information call 795-7155. Dedication ceremony of new track, court to highlight 51st Hastings Relays A dedication ceremony involving the new track and tennis courts will highlight this Saturday's 51st Hastings Relays at Johnson Field. The ceremony, which includes represen­ tatives from the superintendent’s office, the school board, and track and tennis committee members, will be held at noon. A plaque will be dedicated at the ceremony. Work on the track and tennis facility began last June and was completed in August at a cost of nearly SI50,000. Field events in the 16-team relays begin at 10:00 a.m. The special 4 x 1600 meter relays begins at 10:30 a.m. with the rest of the relays suirting at 12:30 p.m. Admission to the relays arc $2 for the entire day. Teams scheduled to compete at the relays include Harper Creek and Sturgis from the Twin Valley. Barry County schools Mid­ dleville and Delton as well as Allegan, Charlotte, Eaton Rapids. Grand Rapids Chris­ tian, Grand Rapids West Catholic, Gull Lake, Waverly, Lowell, Plainwell. St. Joseph, and Three Rivers. Both the Hastings boys and girls track teams have 2-2 records. Saxon golfer fifth in opening league meet The Saxons golf team participated in their first Twin Valley Conference match on Mon­ day. April 18 and finished in Sth place among the 8 schools. Taking first place was Sturgis with a 218 score al Binder Park near Battle Creek. Nikki Forost of Sturgis was match medalist with a 50 on the par 38 golf course. The Saxons, who arc in a rebuilding year, had a 253 score in the match. Nancy Vitale had the top score for the Hastings team with a 56. Along with Nancy were Jennifer Chase 64. Jancllc Hoekstra 66. Jackie Longstreet 67. and Kerry Begg 68. The top four scores determined the total score. As in the past there are 4 conference mat­ ches and one conference championship match this season. The Saxons arc presently schedul- ed to host the championship match on May 17 at the Hastings Country Club. “Our time this year is young with one senior and one junior. The team has good potential and with hard work and dedication there will be gradual improvement,” said coach Gordon Cole. The Hastings Saxons golf team also lost to Grand Ledge at the Hastings Country Club Wednesday by a score of 244 to 255. Nancy Vitale of Hastings was match medalist with a .53. On Tuesday, April 12. the Hastings Saxons played Lansing Eastern and Eaton Rapids. Lansing Everett won the match with 235. Eaton Rapids was second with a 236. and the Hastings Saxons third with a 244. Nancy Vitale was the team medalist with a 53. HYAA baseball sign-up set I Hastings stuns Hillsdale in tennis, 5-2 A year can make quite a difference. Last year the Hastings tennis team was shutout by Hillsdale, but the Saxons gained revenge Tuesday with a 5-2 upset. ■' Picking up singles wins were Andy Mogg at • No. 2 (6-2. 6-1), Ted Keniston at No. 3 (6-2, 6-1) and Craig Cole at No. 4 (6-3. 7-5). The Hastings doubles teams of Gahan'■ David Oom at No. 2 won 6-4, 3-6. 6-2 and the team of Joe Meppelink and Jeff Baxter at No. with firsts in the 300 intermediate hurdles (44.7) and 110 high hurdles (16.9). Chad Murphy also captured the shot (46-5%) while Mark Lester won the 1600 meter (4:50). Hastings (2-2) also won two relay events, in the 400 meter event (49.6) with Brian Wolfcnbarger. Pete Hauchild, Scott Teske and Allen (Slocum and the 1600 meter run (3:38.7) with Mark Matthews, Paul Hare, Scott Schoessel. and Mike Brown. Lester also added a pair of seconds in the 800 and 3200 meter runs. The boys and girls track teams run at Mar­ shall tonight before hosting the Hastings Relays this Saturday. c Former Hastings baseball Coach Bernie Oom threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Saxons' opening home baseball game against Ionia last Tuesday. Oom coached the Saxon diamond team for 22 years, compiling a 254-181 record. A member of the coaches hall-of-fame, Oom won or tied for eight West Central or Twin Valley titles. Oom retired a year ago and was replaced by Jeff Simpson. Matt DeCamp at No. 1 singles won (6-3, 6-4) as did Keniston (6-1, 4-6, 6-2) and Jeff Rodenbeck (6-3, 6-4). In doubles. Gahan and Oom won (6-3, 6-1) as did Meppelink and Baxter (6-4. 6-0), who rallied from a 3-0 deficit in the first game. "It was a solid win for us.” said Kutch. “Keniston pulled out a tough match for us to help clinch the win.” The annual signup and baseball clinic for the Hastings Youth Athletic Association will be held May 7 from 1-3 p.m. behind Hastings High School. The league is open to fifth and sixth grade boys and girts. If a youngster can’t attend they should sign up at Wilder’s Auto Service or contact Neil Wilder at 945-4531 after 6 p.m. Mens softball to meet The final organization meeting of the Hastings Mens Softball Association will be held April 26 at 7:30 p.m. in room 182 of »hc middle school. Teams wishing to play in the Hastings league MUST have a representative there or they will not play be allowed in the 1988 league. All-league volleyball players Hastings volleyball players Tracy Heath (left) and Amy Bowers received mention on the recently announced Twin Valley all-league team. Heath was named to the six-player first team while Bowers was honorable mention. Heath was a senior attacker while Bowers was a senior setter. Bowling Results Thursday A.M. Thursday Angels Thomapple Manor 77, Just Ourselves 73, Leftovers 70, Nash Locker 65, Hummers 64'A, Silk Screen 63, Keelers Apts. 63, Varneys 63, Slow Pokes 63, Razors Edge 56, Bosleys 56, Hast. Family Dentistry 54, Kaiser Seed 5216, Weltons 52, Kloostermans 44. Kreative Komers41. Good Gaines - P. Hamilton 177. F. Ruthruff 174, B. Sexton 128 S. Mogg 178, C. Stuart 179, L. Stamm 184. O. Gillons 184. S. Hustwick 155, S. Lambert 201. C. Benner 196. C. Miles 127. C. Kaiser 143. S. Knickerbocker 169. P. Croninger 152. High Series and Games - B. Moody 529. 200M. Snyder 195-439. I. Ruthruff 193-507. N. Hummel 184-486, A. Preston 160-415. G. Scobey 159-436. S. Nolen 153-415. Clays Dinner Bell 86%-37%, McDonalds II 80-40, Outward Appearance 63%-60%, F.O.C.'s 62-62, Stefano's 60-60, Cove Dist. 53-71, Hastings City Bank 44-80, McDonalds 143-81. Good Games - J. Connor 153, C. Moore 170,1. Keeler 161, C. Cuddahce 190-524. P. Cook 162, L. Stevens 144, J. Blough 181, L. Tilley 208, B. Cantrell 158-402. B. Wohjer 134. P. Wilson 151-419, P. White 139. S. Rose 169-472, L. Nutchins 151, p. Tugardin 174- 449. R. Haight 189. D. Snyder 206. Monday Mixers Andrus of Hastings 72-52, Girrbachs 72-52. Bobs Restaurant 70%-53%, River Bend Travel 70-54, Michelob 69'4-54'4, Sir N Her 68'4-55'4. Deweys Auto Body 65'4-58'4. Hastings Flower Shop 64-60, Mir­ rors Image 60-64. Cinder Drugs 55'4-6814, Art Meade Sales 54-70, Circle Inn 50'4-73'4, Hastings Bowl 50-74. Hollenbeck Cleaners 46-78. High Game and Series - B. Hathaway 180, S. Merrill 174-506. B. Arders 174, M. Snyder 207-501. C. Drayton 153, C. Wilcox 180, M. Ingram 153, B. Vrogindcwey 182, C. Wallace 156. C. Schantz 175, K. Schantz 163. J. Hamilton 183, P. Czindcr 171, K. Keeler 167. B. Jones 180. K. Hanford 197. D. Kelley 202-529. M. Hollenbeck 154, S. Hanford 190, D. Larsen 175, C. Trumbull 159. F. Schneider 176, D. Loftus 178-500. L. Kelley 182. J. Blough 188-511. S. Smith 180, H. Service 168. Converted Splits - B. Jones 6-7-10. B. Hanford 3-10. K. Hanford 5-10. L. Perry 5-7. Thursday Twisters Andrus .597, Guekes Market .584, Century 21 .556, Art Meade .540. Formula Realty Estate .481. Hastings Bowl .463. Bowman Refrigeration .451. Hastings Mutual .403. High Game and Series - T. Westbrook 172, L. Barnum 188. P. Guy 177, P. Guy 197-513. S. Keeler 183, C. Vickery 193-500, D. Catlin 177, S. Knickerbocker 215-511. D. Williams 152, M. Newton 151, J. Gasper 202-565, J. Connor 167. Converted Splits - P. Arends 6-7-10 and 5-10, A. Carpenter 4-7. Bowlerettes Cascade Home Improv. 80%-43%, J&G Stockfarm 77-47, Nashville Auto 74-50. Gut­ ter Dusters 69-55, Kent Oil 68%-55%. Hair Care Center 66-58. Hastings Bowl 65-59. DJ Electric 62-62. Hecker Ins. 59-61, Carl’s Super Mkt. 56%-67%, Ewing Well Drilling 56-68. DeLong's Bait & Tackle 55-69, Pioneer Apts. 55-69, Flex Fab 51-73. Mathew’s 5O%-73%, Thomapple Manor 43-81. High Games and Series - B. Hathaway 201- 537, M. Garber 180-507. C. Hartwell 181-520. T. Soya 172-476. S. Raymond 175- 452. E. Dunham 178-493. L. Elliston 202- 534. F. Latlaw 203-466. N. Wynn 202-510. M. Ellsworth 193-513 Good (James - J. McMillen 188. M. Hoff­ man 133. T. Decker 168. K. Mattison 193. J. Doster 170. S. Drake 176. N. Perry 199. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, Aoril 21, 1988 — Page 9 Band students cleaning up Hoekstra named ‘Youth of the Month’ Hustings band students are raking lawns and doing general spring cleaning jobs to raise money for their 1989 trip to Washington D.C. Last fall many residents hired the students Janelle Hoekstra has been named as the Hastings Exchange Club's Youth of the Month. Basis for nomination of the award include leadership, patroitism and achivement skills as well as self-discipline, assumption of responsibility, unselfish interest in family, school and community and noteworthy achievement in specific areas. For four years Janelle has been a member of the golf team, school play and school musical. For three years she has been a member of the National Honor Society. for leaf raking, and now that spring is here, students are involved in spring cleaning. Anyone interested in employing the clean­ ing services of these students you should con­ tact any of the following parents: Pam Hamilton 948-8442. Gloria Nitz 948-8964. or Jill Wiswell 945-2502. For two years she has been in the drama club, sixth grade camp counselor. Troubadours and choir officer. She is also YMCA CAMP ALGONQUIN Barb Schneider (far right) of the Hastings Exchange Club recognizes Janelle Hoekstra as the club's student of the month. Also pictured are Janelle's parents, Dale and Diane Hoekstra. ‘Why I Believe in America’ by Janelle Hoekstra By offering a greater amount of choice than any other country. America is a land of oppor­ tunity. A land abundant with natural resources for motivated and enterprising minds. A land blessed with a mixture of people and customs, each contributing to the mosaic. Where it is the intent (hat every person has a chance to choose their occupation and way of life. A land of hopes and drcams; past, present and future. The concept of freedom encourages a varie­ ty of opportunities. Not one singular freedom, but various freedom as provided for by the Bill of Rights. By exercising the right of free speech or press, the news media have the ability to criticize the government, possibly educating the public or causing a reform in the government. Freedom of religion prohibits the establishment of or discrimination against any religion thereby allowing each person to worship according to his or her belief. Both of these freedoms arc guaranteed by the supreme document of this land, the constitution. The constitution plays an important role in the movement of groups in society that desire social change. In the last 25 years, dramatic changes have occurred increasing the oppor­ tunities of many Americans. Through peaceable protest, the blacks achieved equal voting rights as well as desegregation and the reversal of the separate but equal law. At the ...has the following positions for the summer of 1988 — HEAD COOK • ASSISTANT COOK Local Camp ... Great Summer Job! For more information call... YMCA OF BARRY COUNTY 945-4574 Diane Szewczyk of Charlton Park (right) and Joyce Weinbrecht of the Barry Historical Society look over the temporary home of the Upjohn car­ riage houses, currently lodged on the Charlton Park grounds. The carriage houses were moved to the park on Tuesday to join the Upjohn House, which was moved last June. The carriage houses, which are in need of stone foun­ dations. will reside just outside the park until after the June 4-5 Civil War Days at Chariton Park. 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In America, great success can be achieved by the ordinary man or woman who dares to drcam. The school teacher who took part in the space program. The entrepreneur who changed a small business into the Domino’s Pizza franchise. Wilma Roudolph. who over­ came a crippled leg in childhood to become an Olympic track star. These are a few examples of the American dream, that obstacles can be overcome, and drcams can be realized. Finally. Wendell Willkic in his creed declared. “I believe in America because in it we arc free—free to choose our government, to speak our minds, to observe our different religions. Because we arc generous with our freedom, we share our rights with those who disagree with us. Because we hate no people and covet no people’s lands. Because we are blessed with a natural and varied abundance. Because we have great drcams and because wc have the opportunity to make those drcams come true.” Upjohn House moved to park — $ Co-Valedictorian and a member of Who's Who in Music. The text of her speech: I would like to subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Enclosed is my payment for: $13 BARRY COUNTY $15 SURROUNDING COUNTIES (Allegan. Calhoun, Eaton. LPNs — RNs We are offering challenging charge nurse positions on our day and afternoon shifts. We need caring individuals who enjoy geriat­ ric patients. Starting wages S8.43 for LPN, $9.83 for RN. We offer health insurance for part-time employees. CALL BONNIE LAVERTY FOR AN APPOINTMENT. Thornapple Manor Phone 945-2407 When you live in Barry County, you want to know about the activities, from births and marriages to county government and school issues. Knowing your community and its people makes you feel “more at home”. 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Troubadours and choir officer. She is also For the Best In Plumbing Services IPs - LEHMAN PLUMBING, INC. Ph. 945-3654 YMCA CAMP ALGONQUIN Barb Schneider (far right) of the Hastings Exchange Club recognizes Janelle Hoekstra as the club's student of the month. Also pictured are Janelle's parents, Dale and Diane Hoekstra. ‘Why I Believe in America’ by Janelle Hoekstra By offering a greater amount of choice than any other country. America is a land of oppor­ tunity. A land abundant with natural resources for motivated and enterprising minds. A land blessed with a mixture of people and customs, each contributing to the mosaic. Where it is the intent that every person has a chance to choose their occupation and way of life. A land of hopes and dreams; past, present and future. The concept of freedom encourages a varie­ ty of opportunities. Not one singular freedom, but various freedom as provided for by the Bill of Rights. By exercising the right of free speech or press, the ne’ s media have the ability to criticize the government, possibly educating the public or causing a reform in the government. Freedom of religion prohibits the establishment of or discrimination against any religion thereby allowing each person to worship according to his or her belief. Both of these freedoms are guaranteed by the supreme document of this land, the constitution. The constitution plays an important role in the movement of groups in society that desire social change. In the last 25 years, dramatic changes have occurred increasing the oppor­ tunities of many Americans. Through peaceable protest, the blacks achieved equal voting rights as well as desegregation and the reversal of the separate but equal law. At the ...has the following positions for the summer of 1988 — HEAD COOK • ASSISTANT COOK Local Camp ... Great Summer Job! For more information call... YMCA OF BARRY COUNTY Co-Valcdictorian and a member of Who’s Who in Music. The text of her speech: FULLY INSURED • LICENSE #08133 ■ Repairs • Remodel • Drain Cleaning & Replacement • Water Services • Water Heaters 945-4574 We sell you a guaranteed Quality Job ...not lust a price! LPNs — RNs We are offering challenging charge nurse positions on our day and afternoon shifts. We need caring individuals who enjoy geriat­ ric patients. Starting wages $8.43 for LPN, $9.83 for RN. We offer health insurance for part-time employees. CALL BONNIE LAVERTY FOR AN APPOINTMENT. Thornapple Manor Phone 945-2407 same time, women have progressed by in­ creasing educational, athletic, and career op­ portunities. A revolution has not been necessary for people with visions to begin altering previous wrongs of society. Further change will require dedicated effort, however, in America, the possibility of change exists. In America, great success can be achieved by the ordinary man or woman who dares to dream. The school teacher who took part in the space program. The entrepreneur who changed a small business into the Domino's Pizza franchise. Wilma Roudolph. who over­ came a crippled leg in childhood to become an Olympic track star. These arc a few examples of the American dream, that obstacles can be overcome, and drcams can be realized. Finally. Wendell Willkic in his creed declared. “I believe in America because in it we are free—free to choose our government, to speak our minds, to observe our different religions. Because we are generous with our freedom, we share our rights with those who disagree with us. Because we hate no people and covet no people’s lands. Because we are blessed with a natural and varied abundance. Because we have great dreams and because we have the opportunity to make those dreams come true.” Upjohn House moved to park — Diane Szewczyk of Charlton Park (right) and Joyce Weinbrecht of the Barry Historical Society look over the temporary home of the Upjohn car­ nage houses, currently lodged on the Charlton Park grounds. The carriage houses were moved to the park on Tuesday to join the Upjohn House, which was moved last June. The carriage houses, which are in need of stone foun­ dations, will reside just outside the park until after the June 4-5 Civil War Days at Chariton Park. The carriage houses hope to be restored to its original 1865 design. Hastings band students are raking lawns and doing general spring cleaning jobs to raise money for their 1989 trip to Washington D.C. Last fall many residents hired the students for leaf raking, and now that spring is here, students are involved in spring cleaning. 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Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 21, 1988 Legal Notice RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP -NOTICEPROPOSED ORDINANCE TO BE APPROVED AT A REGULAR RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MAY 8, 1988 AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE AND CONTROL THE CONSTRUCTION. INSTALLATION. EXTENSION. SERVICE CONNECTION. AND OPERATION OF PUBLIC SEWER MAINS. AND PUBLIC SEWER SER­ VICE WITHIN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND: TO REGULATE DISCHARGES INTO PUBLIC SEWER MAINS; TO PROVIDE FOR SERVICE CHARGES FOR PERSONS UTILIZING SUCH PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM; TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF SUCH ORDINANCE AND TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF OR­ DINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: Section 1 - Definition* As used in this Ordinance, th® following words, terms and phrases shall have the following meanings: "Biochemical Oxygen Demand" or “BOD5" means the quantity of oxygen utilized in the biochemical oxidation of organic matter under standard laboratory procedure In five days at 20% centigrade, expressed in terms of weight and con­ centration os milligrams per liter. Capitol Charges" shall mean those amounts paid by each premise connected to the treatment works to pay the debt service requirements and capital expenditures to enlarge or improve the wastewater facilities. "Chemical Oxygen Demand" or "COD" means the quantity of oxygen utilized in the chemical ox­ idation of organic matter, expressed in terms of milligrams per liter. "Compatible Pollutant" means those pollutants which lhe wastewater system is or may be design­ ed to produce or remove from wastewater in ac­ cordance with its NPDES Permit. "Cooling Water" means the water discharged from ony use such as air conditioning, refrigera­ tion. or other cooling to which the only pollutant added is heat. "Direct Water Cooling" moons the use of water as a refrigerant or as a primary heat transfer medium. "Director" means the Township Supervisor or his designee or authorized representative. "FWPCA" means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended, or as that act may be hereafter amended. "Garbage" means solid waste from the domestic or commercial perporation, cooking, dispensing, storage, handling or sale o. food. "Indirect Water Cooling" means the use of water to extract heat from a refrigerant or as a secon­ dary heat transfer medium. "Industrial or Commercial Wastes" means the wastewater from the place of the user's business, trade, or profession. "Industrial User" shall mean, for the purpose of the USER CHARGE SYSTEM, any user of the treat­ ment works which: (a) Is identified in the Standard Industrial Classification Manual, 1972, Office of Manage­ ment and Budget, as amended and supplemented under the following divisions: DIVISION A - Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing. DIVISION B - Mining. DIVISION D - Manufacturing. DIVISION E - Transportation, Communications. Electric. Gas, and Sanitary Services. DIVISION I - Services: or (b) Discharges wpjjewater containing pollutants which may interfere with the treatment process, may be toxic or incompatible, mcy interfere with the processing or disposal of the sludge, or may have on adverse effect on the receiving stream; or (c) By definition, any industrial user for the pur­ pose of industrial cost recovery shall also bo on in­ dustrial user for the purpose of the user charge system. "Infiltration" shall mean water other than wastewater that enters a sower system (including building drains and building sowers) from the ground through such means as defective pipes, defective pipe joints, defective connections, or defective manholes. Infiltration doos not include, and is distinguished from. Inflow. "Infiltration/lnflow" (l/l) shall moan the total quantity of water from both infiltration and Inflow without distinguishing the source. "Inflow" shall moon water other than wastewater that enters a sewer system (including building drains and building sowers) from sources such as roof leaders, collar drains, yard drains, area drains, foundation drains, drains from spr­ ings and swampy areas, manhole covers, cross connections between storm sewers and sanitary sewers, catch basins, cooling towers, storm waters, surface runoff, street wash waters, or drainage. Inflow does not include, and is distinguished from, infiltration. "Major Contributory Industry" means on in­ dustrial user of the wastewater system that: (1) has a flow of 50,000 gallons er more per average workday; or (2) has a flow greater than 5% of the flow car­ ried by the municipal system receiving the waste; or (3) has in its waste a toxic pollutant in toxic amounts os defined In standards issued under sec­ tion 307 of the FWPCA. or by the director: or (4) is found by the director of State of Michigan, in connection with the NPDES Permit issued to the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, to hove signifi­ cant impact, either singly or in combination with other contributing industries, on the wastewater system or upon the quality of effluent from the wastewater system. "mg/1" means milligrams per liter. "Natural Outlet” means ony outlet into a water course, pond, ditch, lake, or body of surface or ground water. "Nonindustrial User" shall mean all users of the wastewater facilities not classified os an Industrial User for purposes of the user charge system. "NPDES" or "Notional Pollutant Discharge Elimination System" means the program for issu­ ing. conditioning, and denying permits for the discharge of pollutants from point sources into the navigable waters, territorial seas, and contiguous zone of the United States pursuant to section 402 of the FWPCA. "PH" means the logarithm of the reciprocal of the weight of hydrogen ions in grams per liter of solution. "Pollutant" means dredged spoil, solid t, incinerator residue, sewage, garage, •*- jge sludge, munitions, chemical wastes, H. logical materials, radioactive materials, heat, wrecked or discarded equipment, rock, sand, cellar dirt and industrial residential, and agricultural waste. "Pollution" means the man-made or maninduced alteration of the chemical, physical, biological, or radiological integrity of water. "Pre-treatment" means application of physical, chemical and/ or biological processes to reduce the amount of pollutants in or alteration of the nature of the pollutant properties in wastewater prior to discharging such wastewater into the wastewater system. "Pre-treatment Standards" means all applicable rules and regulations implementing section 307 of the FWPCA. at well os ony nonconflicting state or local standards which may require more restrictive treatment of wastewater under lhe circumstances described in Section 307. "Properly Shredded Garbage" means garbage that has been shredded to such a degree that no particle shall be larger than 1/2 inch or 1.27 cen­ timeters in any dimension and all panicles can be carried freely in the wastewater under the flow conditions normally prevailing in the wastewater system. Recovered Amounts' shall n.ean that revenue generated as a result of lhe Industrial Cost Recovery System. "Recovery Period" shall mean 30 years or lhe useful life of lhe treatment works, whichever is less, except os otherwise defined heroin. "Retained Amounts" shall mean 50% of the recovered amounts. "Sanitary Sewer" means a pipe or system of pipes that convey wastewaters from residences, commercial buildings industrial plants, institu­ tions. or other structures as a part of the wastewater collection system. "Sludge" shall mean the accumulated solids separated from liquids during the treatment of wastewaters. "Storm Drain" or "Storm Sewer" means any drain or sower intended expressly for the con­ veyance of storm water and surface water, street wash, or drainage or other unpolluted water. "Suspended Solids" means the total suspended matter that floats on the surface of, or is suspend­ ed in. wastewafer ond that is removable by laboratory filtering. "Township" means the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. "User" means any person who discharges or cuases or permits the discharge of wastewater into the wastewater system and/or the owner or occupant of any pro­ perty from which said discharge is mode. “Wastewater" means water, or any liquid, whether or not containing pollutants, which is discharged or permitted to be discharged into the wastewater system. "Wastewater System" means the complete wastewater collection treatment, ond disposal system of the Township including all works, in­ strumentalities. or properties used or useful therein. "Water Course" means any natural channel or body of water in which a flow of water occurs either continuously or intermittently. Section 2 - Operation on Rate Baris From and after the effective dote of this Or­ dinance. the Wastewater System shall be operated and maintained on a rate basis pursuant to the provisions of any contractual agreement by and between this township and the CITY OF HASTINGS. * Management of System Section 3 The Wastewoter system of the Township shall be and remain under the management, supervision and control of the Township Supervisor who may employ or designate such person or persons in such capacity or capacities as he deems advisable to carry out the efficient management and opera­ tion of the system. The Director, subject to the ap­ proval of the Township Board may moke such rules, orders or regulations os it deems advisable and necessary to assure the efficient management and operation of the system, ond to provide equitable charges for the services thereof. Secton 4 * System Records A Budget (a) The Township Treasurer shall cause to be maintained and kept, proper books of records and account in which shall be mode full ond correct en­ tries of all transactions relating to the wastewater system. Not later than three (3) months after the close of the fiscal year the Township Treasurer shall cause to be prepared a statement. In reasonable detail, showing the cash income ond disbursements of the system at the beginning and close of the operating year, ond such other infor­ mation as may be necessary to enable any tax­ payer of the Township or user of the service fur­ nished to be fully Informed as to all matters per­ taining to the financial operation of the system during such year (b) A budget, showing in detail the estimated costs of administration, operation, and maintenance of the wastewater system for the next ensuing fiscal year, Including billing, accoun­ ting. portage, and related costs and including an amount equal to the bond principal and interest due to be paid in said year, shall be prepared by the Townsnip Treasurer at the same time as he is required by the Charter to prepare the annual Township budget, which budget shall be subject to the approval of the Township Board. The amounts transferred into the operation ond maintenance fund during each year snail not exceed the amount set forth in such budget, unless approved by vote of the Township Board. Section 5 - Um of PuMc Sewer* Required (a) It shall be the duty of the owner of any in­ habited building, or of any building discharging pollutants into water, situated on land abutting or fronting on ony street or alley In which a sanitary sewer has been laid, or in which a sanitary sower shall hereafter be built, to connect such bulldinp. at his own expense, with the sewer adjacent thereto, within thirty (30) days after notice. (b) It shall be unlawful for ony person to place, deposit, or permit to be deposited in ony un­ sanitary manner on public or private property within this Township, or in ony area under the jurisdiction of said Township, any human or animal excrement, industrial waste, garbage, or objec­ tionable waste. (c) It shall be unlawful to discharge to any natural outlet within this Township, or in any area under the jurisdiction of said Township, any wastewater or other polluted waters except where suitable treatment has been provided in accor­ dance with all applicable rules and regulations of Local, State, ond Federal regulatory agencies. (d) Except for facilities approved by the Barry County Health Department in accordance with the County Public Health Code. Sewoge Disposal Regulation, it shall be unlawful to construct or maintain ony privy, privy vault, septic tonk. cesspool, or other facility intended or used for the disposal of wastewater within this Township. Section 6 • Connection Charges Owners or occupants desiring to connect ony premises with ony sanitary sewer shall pay for such connecting sewer at a rate to be determined by the Township Board from time to time. Section 7 • Permit to Connect Generally (a) Permits for connections with sanitary sewers shall be issued by the Township Treasurer. Such a permit shall not be issued until all assessments due and the charge for sewer connections have been paid to the Township Treasurer and until the Director has determined that there is capacity available for the wastewater to be discharged in all downstream sewers, lift stations, force molns. ond the wastewater treatment plant. Including capacity for compatible wastes. (b) The Director may require from any proposed user or from ony existing user who is altering the composition of the wastewater, a compatibility study to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Director that the wastewoter to be discharged is compatible with the existing wastewater system, will not affect ony requirements imposed upon the Township, ond will not adversely affect the wastewater system. Such study shall be at the ex­ pense of the user. (1) Reject the wastes (2) Require pretreatment to an acceptable condi­ tion for discharge to the public sewers (3; Require control over the quantities and rales of discharge, and/or (4) Require payment to cover added cost of handling and treating the wastes not covered by existing loxes or sewer uso charges. (b) If the Director permits or requires the pre­ treatment or equalization of waste flows, rhe design and installation of the plants and equipmenl shall be subject to the review and approval of lhe State of Michigan. Department of Natural Resources, in accordance with the laws of lhe Stole of Michigan and regulations promulgated thereunder. The property owner shall not com­ mence construction of such facility until he has ob­ tained such approvals in writing from the Director ond appropriate State agencies. (c) All contributing industrial users as defined in Section 1 of the treatment facilities shall pretreal ony pollutant in its wastewoter which may in­ terfere with, pass through untreated, reduce the utility of municipal sludge, or otherwise be incom­ patible with lhe treatment works. Prelrealmenl of such pollutants shall be in accordance with Section 307 of Public Low 92-500. 40 CFR 403. and as deter­ mined by the Director. All owner(s) of any source to which pretreatment standards are applicable, shall be in compliance with such standards within the shortest reasonable time, but not later than the date for compliance required by 40 CFR 403 or the dote established by the Director, whichever first occurs. All owner(s) of any source to which pretreatment standards are applicable shall sub­ mit to the Director semi-annual notices regarding specific actions taken to comply with such stan­ dards. Such notices shall be submitted on the first doy of the months of April and October. (d) If any contributing industrial user proposes to pretreat its wastes, the design and installation of the plants and equipment shall be subject to the review and approval of tho Director. Section 10 - Prohibited Dlscharaging No person shall convey, deposit, or cause or allow to be discharged, conveyed, or deposited in­ to the wastewater system any pollutant other than a compatible pollutant which the system expressly agrees to accept from a user, or any wastewater containing any of the following: (a) Oils ana Grease. Fats, wax, grease, or oils in excess of 100 mg/1 or containing substances which may solidify or become viscous at temperatures between 0° and 65° centigrade at lhe point of discharge into tho wastewoter system, or concentrations or amounts of oil, or grease from industrial facilities violating pre-treatment standards. (b) Explosive Mixtures. Liquids, solids, or gases which by reason of their nature or quantity are. or may be. sufficient either alone or by in­ teraction with other substances to cause fire or ex­ plosion. Such prohibited materials include but are not limited to gasoline, kerosene, naptha, benzene, toluene, xylene, ethers, alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, peroxides, chlorates, per­ chlorates. bromates, and carbides. (c) Noxious Materials. Solids, liquids, or gases from processes employed in the user's business, trade or profession which, either singly or by in­ teraction with other wastes, are capable of creating a public nuisance or hazard to life, or ore or may be sufficient to prevent entry into a sewer for maintenance or repair. (d) improperly Shredded Garbage. Garbage which is not properly shredded garbage os defined in this chapter. (e) Radioactive Wastes. Radioactive wastes or isotopes, unless their disposal via wastewater is authorized by federal, state and local regulations, and then only when discharge into the wastewater system does not cause damage or a hazard to the system, the persons operating the system, or the general public. (I) Excessive Levels of Toxic Substances. Any toxic substances in amounts which cannot be handled by the system or which exceed standards' promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to section 307 (b) of the FWPCA. or toxic substances included in ony regulations of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources which identify and prohibit discharge of toxic substances into the water of the state. (g) LIntreatable Pollutants. Any pollutant which deleteriously affects the wastewater system or process, or any pollutant which is regulated by the NPDES Permit issued to the CITY OF HASTINGS and which will pass untreated or unaffected by the treatment system. (h) Discoloring Pollutants. Any pollutant which imparts a color to the wastewater in the wastewater system, which color cannot be remov­ ed by the system's treatment process or which is prohibited by the NPDES. (■) Corrosive Wastes. Any wastewater having a pH lower than 6.2 or higher than 9.8, measured at the point of entry into the wastewater system, or having any other corrosive property capable of causing damage to any equipment or portion of the wastewater system or injury to the system’s personnel. (j) Solids. Solids or viscous substances in quan­ tities or of such size capable of causing obstruction to the flow of sewers, or other interference with the proper operation of the wastewater system such as. but not limited to. ashes, irones, cinders, sand, mud, straw, shavings, metal, glass, rags, feathers, tor, plastics, wood, whole blood, paunch manure, hair, fleshings or entrails. (k) Temperature. A temperature greater than 65“C (1493F) or less than Stf’C (37.4°F). Section 11 • Water Used for Coding Purposes (a) The purpose of this section is Io prevent "inflow” as hereinbefore defined and the overloading of the sewers of the Township by the discharge thereinto of water used for cooling purposes. (b) No equipment using director or indirect water cooling may be installed in the Township, unless o means of water disposal other than discharge into the Township's sanitary sewers, is provided. No person desiring to use any such equipment shall commence installing the same un­ til there has been filed with the building official such information as in his judgment is necessary to enable him to determine whether or not such equipment meets the requirements of this section. No permit for the installation of any such equip­ ment may be issued by the building official involv­ ing a connection to the Township's storm sowers until a permit has been obtained from the Director. (c) Any authorized agent of the Township may enter onto the premises of any person using wafer as a cooling medium for equipment, any time that the sewers connected to such equipment become overloaded, and may order such equipment shut off. In lhe event it is not so shut off promptly, such agent of the Township may shut the same off so that there cannot be any entry Into the Township •ewers during the period the same is overloaded. Section 12 • Discharge Into Storm Sewers (a) It shall be unlawful for ony person to discharge or flow, or cause to be discharged or flowed, or permit or allow the same to be done No person not duly authorized shall make any from ony premises owned or controlled by him. any water or fluid into any public storm sewer or connection with any of the sanitary sewers, or tap any main, lateral or private connecting sanitary drain or into the sewer, drain or pipe connected with or emptying into any public storm sewer, ex­ sewer. cept waters naturally resulting from rainfall or lhe melting of snow and ice. or unpolluted cooling Section 9 • Limitations on walers as provided for in Section 11. Wastewater Discharging (b) No person shall connect or attach ony (a) If ony waters or wastes are discharged or ore downspout, pipe or drain, or cause lhe same to be proposed to bo di*charged to the public sewers, connected or attached. Io any public storm sewer, which waters contain the substances or possess without first having obtained permission, in the characteristics enumerated in Section 10, and writing, so os to do from the Director. Application which in the judgment cf the Director may for such permission shall be filed with the Director deleteriously affect the wastewoter system or and shall state the location of the connection and carry through the system untreated ony pollutant lhe name and address of lhe owner and occupant regulated by the NPDES Permit issued to the CITY of the premises to bo connected and shall bo ac­ OF HASTINGS; or constitute a hazard to human or companied by sufficient plans and specifications as animal life or to ony water course receiving the to enable the Director to determine whether the treated effluent or the wastewater system; or same is proposed to be done in a good and violate ony pre-treatment standards herinafter workmanlike manner and in accordance with stan­ established: or cause the wastewater system to dard practices and so os not to endanger violate its NPDES Permit or other applicable pedestrains and others using tho public streets, receiving waler standards the Director may: alleys, and places. Upon compliance with the Section 8 - Unauthorized Connections foregoing requirements the Director shall issue such permit, but upon the express condition that the applicant shall not use the downspout, pipe or drain, or permit the use thereof, for any of the pur­ poses other than those allowed and set forth in sub-section (a) of this section. Section 13 - Excessive Discharge (a) No discharge shall exceed the peak flow rate projected by lhe user as a condition precedent to connection to the wastewater system. (b) No wastewater shall be discharged al o rate which upsets or interferes with tho treatment pro­ cess or cau-os a hydraulic surge in the wastewater system. (c) No unpolluted water shall be discharged info the system if tho discharge would increase lhe hydraulic load on tho wastewater system. Section 14 - Reporting Violation* (a) If. for any reason, a person discharges, or causes or permits to be discharged, ony pollutant or wastewater containing o pollutant into lhe wastewater system in violation of this chapter, that person shall immediately thereafter notify the Director of said discharge to enable tho Director to toko any action necessary for the protection of the sys.em or lhe prevention of ony health hazard. Notification shall bo given either as soon as lhe person has reason to know of tho discharge, or im­ mediately after lhe discharge, whichever is sooner. (b) The Director may require a user of sower ser­ vices to provide information needed to determine compliance with this Ordinance. These re­ quirements may include: 1) Wastewaters discharge peak rate and volume over a specified time period. 2) Chemical analyses of wastewaters. 3) Information on raw materials, processes, ond products affecting wastewator volume and quality. 4) Quantity and disposition of specific liquid, sludge, oil. solvent, or other materials important to sewer use control. 5) A plot plan of sewers of the user's property showing sewer ond pretreatment facility location. 6) Details of wastewater pretreatment facilities. 7) Details of systems to prevent and control the losses of materials through spills to the municipal sewer. Any industry that has materials that could spill into the sewer system shall provide for con­ tainment of the material on site. Containment capacity shall be equal to the storage capacity pro­ vided for liquids, oils, or other toxic materials stored at the plant. 8) Such other information as may be required by the NPDES Permit ol the CITY OF HASTINGS. (c) All measurements, tests, and analyses of the characteristics of waters and wastes to which reference is made in this Section ond other Sec­ tions shall be determined in accordance with tho latest edition ol "Standard Methods for the Ex­ amination of Water and Wastewater." published by the American Public Health Association. All tests shall conform to EPA Regulation 40 CFR 136 "Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for Analysis of Pollutants." Sampling methods, loca­ tion, times, durations, and frequencies are to be determined on on individual basis subject to ap­ proval by the Director ond other regulatory agencies. Section IS - Procedure* for Enforcement (a) A violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be considered a public nuisance per se and any action authorized or permitted by law for the abatement of public nuisances may be instituted by the Township in regard to such violation. (b) Whenever the Director finds that a violation of this chapter is occurring and presents an emergency which threatens immediate, serious harm to ony portion of the wastewoter system or which threatens to or does create an immediate health hazard, tho user's wastewater service may be terminated by order of the Director, pending futher investigation and hearing under Section 16 of this Ordinance. (c) Whenever a person has violated ony provi­ sion of this chapter, the Township may take any legal action necessary to recover damages sus­ tained by the Township as a result thereof. Such damages shall include, but are not limited to, lost revenues from the federal or state government and ony fines or other penalties which are lhe result of the aforesaid violation. Section 16 - Termination of Service (a) Authority to Terminate. The Director shall have the authority to terminate wastewater ser­ vice to any user who attempts to violate or violates any provision of this Ordinance, or who in any way attempts to avoid, delay, prevent, or interfere with the execution or enforcement of any provi­ sion of this Ordinance, or who fails to pay any charges, levied against him. her. or it. whether regular or extraordinary, under this Ordinance, or who attempts to violate or violates or attempts to avoid, delay, prevent or interfere with the execu­ tion or enforcement of ony rule or regulation pro­ mulgated by the Director lor compliance with or execution of this Ordinance, or who falls to appear at a hearing to meet a charge against him, her or It under this Ordinance. (b) Hearing Procedure*. 1) In addition to ony remedies provided elsewhere in this Ordinance, whenever lhe Director has reason to believe that any user has committed or is commiting an offense covered by section 16 (a), he may serve upon the user a written notice staling the nature of the alleged violation and describing the time for and the nature of required connection. (2) If tho violation is not corrected as prescribed in the aforesaid notice, the Director moy issue an order to the user to appear for a hearing ond show cause why service should not bo terminated. 3) The aforesaid notice and order to show cause shall be served upon the user by personal service, or in lieu thereof by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the user's last known address. 4) The hearing shall be conducted by a hearing officer appointed by the Township Board who shall render a written decision determining whether the user's service shall be terminated ond stating reasons therefore. Admissibility of evidence at the hearing shall be within the discretion of the hear­ ing officer. 5) The user shall be entitled to be represented at the hearing in person or by on attorney al this own expense and shall be entitled to examine witnesses for the Township and present evidence on his own behalf. A record shall be mode of the proceedings, but such record need not be verbatim. 6) The user whose service is terminated without prior hearing may request such a hearing as described in Section 16 (b) (4) ond (5) above, to permit him to show why his service should not nave been terminated ond should be resumed. Such requests shall be granted, but service will not be resumed unless so ordered by the hearing officer. Section 17 - Inspection and Monitoring of Users (a) Industrial or commercial users of the wastewater system are subject to inspection of their facilities and records pertaining to raw material use at the request of the Director during all reasonable business hours, ond in an emergen­ cy at any time. Sold inspections may include, but are not limited to. monitoring of these users' operations. The Township recognizes proper iden­ tification is necessary for access to the facilities and will arrange any appropriate prior security clearances. (b) The premises of any user may be inspected at all reasonable hours for lhe purpose of determin­ ing whether ony violation of this Ordinance exists. (c) When required by lhe Director, the owner(s) of any property services by a building sewer carry­ ing industrial wastes shall install a suitable structure(s) together with such necessary meters ond other appurtenances in the building sewer to facilitate observation, sampling, and measure­ ment of the wastes. Such structure, when re­ quired. shall be accessibly and safely located, ond shall bo constructed in accordance with pions ap­ proved by the Director. The structure shall be in­ stalled by the owner(s) at his expense and shall be maintained by him so os to be sale ond accessible at all times. Following approval and installation. such meters may not bo removed without consent of tho Director. (d) If a user refuses to grant the Director entry upon request, tho Director may »eek an ad­ ministrative warrant for on inspection from ony court authorized to issue search warrants under Michigan low. In on emorqency which creates an immedialo and substantial danger to persons or property, the premises of a user may bo inspected at ony time and without permission or a warrant. (<?) No trade secret or patented process disclos­ ed to the Township under this Ordinance shall be disclosed toother nongovernmental persons. Such information shall be confidential and exempt from release to nongovernmental persons, in accor­ dance with section 13 (!) (g) of lhe Michigan Freedom of Information Act. Section 18 - Rule* and Regulations (o) With approval ol tho Township Board and for tho purpose of preventing, discontinuing, or cor­ recting any violations of this Ordinance, the Direc­ tor may adopt ond establish rules and regulations for the enforcement of this Ordinance. (b) Rules and regulations adopted under this section may include, but are not limited to. impos­ ing requirements upon industrial or commercial users to submit plans for the pre-treatment of wastewater, to install equipment to monitor tho nature and quantity of the wastewater being discharged into lhe system, and/or to keep records. Section 19 • Industrial Cost Recovery System (a) Purpose of Industrial Cost Recovery (ICR). Commencing on tho first doy any publicly financed treatment works construction project, including a Federal grant thereon, is placed in operation, there is levied and assessed upon each industrial user of the treatment works an Industrial Cost Recovery (ICR) charge or rental. The ICR charge is for the purpose of recovering from each industrial user that portion of the Federal grant amount used to construct facilities for the treatment of Its in­ dustrial waste. The recovery period for the wastewater treatment plant improvements (Con­ tracts 81-1) shall be 30 years, or the useful life of lhe project, or as long as required by EPA. whichever is less. (b) Industrial User's Share. An industrial user's share shall be based on all factors which significantly influence the cost of the construction project, including strength, volume, and delivery rote charocteristcs. (c) Charge*. The Industrial Cost Recovery Charges shall be as established from time to time by resolution of ‘lie Township Board and all in­ dustries shall pay 'ndustrial Cost Recovery charges based on flow os a minimum. The flow rale shall include charges for waste loadings at concentra­ tions. Industries that discharge wastewater at con­ centrations exceeding 250 mg/1 BOD5. 290 mg/1 SS. and 50 mg/1 TKN, unless the industry shall substantiate different waste concentrations. In­ dustries that discharge wastewater at concentra­ tions exceeding 250 mg/1 BOD5' 625 mg/1 COD, 290 mg/1 SS. or 50 mg/1 TKN shall be charged for the excess at the unit charges as moy be establish­ ed from time to lime by resolution of the Township Board. A deduction per employee per year shall be made for domestic uses within the industry. Employment figures shall be furnished by lhe in­ dustry to the Township on a quarterly basis. The average number of employees for lhe quarter will be used in the deduction calculations. The deduc­ tion is based on lhe average contribution to the in­ dustrial waste by each employee as follows: Flow 19 m3/vr; BOD5 4.7 kg/yr; SS 5.5 kg/yr; TKN 1.0 kg/yr. (d) Monitoring Program. The Director shall establish and maintain a monitoring program to obtain the information required to assess the In­ dustrial Cost Recovery charges. The Director may require any industry to collect and analyze samples and furnish tne results to the Township. (e) Return of Recovered Amount*. The Township shall return 50% of the amounts receiv­ ed from industrial users, together with any in­ terest earned, to the U.S. Treasury on an annual basis, beginning one year after the facilities are placed in service. (f) Retained Amounts. The Township shall re­ tain 50% ol the amount recovered from industrial users. 1) A portion of the amounts which the township retains may be used to pay the incremental costs of administration ol the ICR system. The incremen­ tal costs of administration are those costs remain­ ing after deducting all costs reasonably at­ tributable to the administration of the user charge system. The Incremental costs shall be segregated from all other administrative costs of the Township. 2) A minimum of 80% of the amounts of Township retains, after deducting the incremental costs of administration of the ICR system, together with interest earned, shall be used solely for eligi­ ble costs of ony expansion, upgrading, or reconstruction ol the treatment works necessary to meet the requirements of the FWPCA. The Director shall obtain written approval of the Regional Administrator of lhe EPA prior to commit­ ment of these funds. The money so collected shall be kept in a separate account and shall be in­ vested in (1) obligations of the U.S. Government; or (2) obligations guaranteed as to principal ond interest by the U.S. Government; or (3) shall deposit such amounts In accounts fully collateraliz­ ed by obligations of the U.S. Government or by obligations fully guaranteed as to principal and in­ terest by the U.S. Government or ony agency thereof. (g) Um of Remaining Amount. The remaining amount of the retained amounts shall be deposited in the Township Water and Sewer Improvement Revolving Fund. (h) Latter* of Intent. All significant users os defined by U.S. EPA. of the wastewoter system shall furnish to the Director a signed letter of in­ tent to pay that portion of all Federal grant amounts allocable to the treatment of its wastes. Each such user shall include a statement of the in­ dustrial user’s intended period of use of the treat­ ment works. (i) Review of New Project*. The Director shall review all new projects involving Federal alloca­ tions to determine the industrial user class' in­ fluence on the capital costs of the project. The Director shall then assess an ICR charge, in addi­ tion to any existing ICR charge to obtain tho re­ quired revenue from each industrial user. (j) Responsibility for Recordkeeping. The Director shall be responsible for collecting and maintaining the needed records for implementa­ tion of this section. (k) Appe*l Procedure. The Director shall establish on administrative appeal procedure whereby individual industrial users may have an opportunity to be heard regarding the reasonableness of the allocations and ICR assessments imposed upon them. (l) Conformance with Federal Regulation*, the Industrial Cost Recovery System shall be in conformance with the requirements set forth in 40 CFR 35.928 as amended, or any future provision replacing same. Section 20 • Miscellaneous (a) Storm Water Discharges (11 No person(s) shall discharge or couse or per­ mit to be discharged into the wastewoter system, any unpolluted waters, or any storm water, ground water, roof drain runoff, subsurface drainage, footer drain discharge, cooling water, or similar liquid, except that storm water runoff from limited areas may be discharged into the wastewafer system if lhe Director has determined that said discharge will not adversely impact upon the wastewater system or its operation. 2) Whenever the Director shall find that any pro­ vision of this section is being violated, he shall issue a written order to the person(s) responsible for such condition(s), to remove such connectors or drains from such sanitary sewer ond to cease said unlawful discharge within ninety (90) days after service of such order. 3) The service of such order, os mentioned herein, may be made upon the person to whom it is directed either by delivering a copy of same to such person, or by delivering the some to and leav­ ing it with ony person in charge of the premises, or by affixing a copy thereof in a conspicuous place on the entrance of such premises. 4) Storm water other then that exempted under lhe first paragraph of this section and other un­ polluted drainage shall be discharged to such sewers as ore specifically designated os storm sewers or to a natural outlet approved by th* Director ond other regulatory agencies. Un­ polluted industrial cooling waler or process waters moy bo discharged, on approval of lhe Director and other regulatory agencies, to a storm sewer or natural outlet. Section 21 • Service Charge* (a) The rates to be charged for wastewater ser­ vice furnished by the wastewater system shall be charged to ell buildings or premises having any connection with tho system. Such rates shall be based upon the water consumption of the user's premises, including water from public and private supplies, or at the election of the user, the amount of wastewafer discharged into the wastewater system, except that the service charge shall be based upon the size of the water meter. (b) The owner ol any building or premises receiving water from any source other than the Township Waler system shall register the some with tho Director and shall, unless the owner is of­ fered tho option by the appropriate ogoncy of the CITY OF HASTINGS of having wastewoter service charges determined on lhe basis of estimated flow and accepts such option, arrange to have suitable metering facilities installed at his own expense to measure such private supply. The meters shall be provided, maintained, ond read by the CITY OF HASTINGS Water Department, for wnich the customer shall be charged the opplicab’e water service charge in addition to the established charges lor wastewater services. In any interim period allowed by the Director prior to such installation, the Director may establish such charges as he deems equitable, considering lhe anticipated wastewoter discharge. (c) Any user ol the wastewator system moy elect to rea'ronge his water supply pipes ond metering, for the purpose of eliminating from lhe total water consumption applicable to wastewater charges the water not running to the sanitary sowers, or he may e ecl to establish metering facilities register­ ing the discharge from his premises to lhe sanitary sewers. All such arrangements shall be made sub­ ject to the approval of the Director, and the ex­ pense thereof, including installation, maintenance, and operation, shall be borne by the user. (d) No statement contained in this Section shall be construed as preventing any special agreement or arrengement between th* Township ond any In­ dustrie! user whereby an industrial waste of unusual strength or character may be accepted by the Township for treatment. Any user who enters into a special agreement or arrangement with the Township shall be subject to all User and Industrial Cott Recovery Charges as se! forth herein In addi­ tion to lhe costs or fees established in the special agreement. No special agreement shall be entered into which is in conflict with Section 307 of Public Law 92-500 or with any other State or Feceral law or regulation. Section 22 - Establishment of User Rate* Eoch user of the treatment works shall pay charges at a rate which shall be established from time to lime by resolution of the Township Board. The system of user charges and capital charges shall be reviewed and revised periodically as re­ quired to maintain proportionality of charges. Section 23 • BMs«, Re*pon*Mity for Payment Wastewater service charges shall be billed quarterly, except that customers billed monthly for water shall be billed monthly for the wastewater service charge. The person paying or responsible for payment of the water bill shall, in like manner, be responsible for payment of the wastewater ser­ vice bill. Section 24 - Du* Date* and Penaftie* All charges for wastewater service shall become due and payable on lhe dale indicated on each bill. Payments mode after such dale shall include an additional five (5) percent of th* amount due on the due dote. Section 25 - Uen* A Collection of DeHnquent Account* The charges for wastewater service ar* hereby recognized to constitute a lien on the premises receiving such service. Whenever any such charge against any property shall be delinquent for six (6) months, the Township 1 reosurer may certify to tho tax assessing officer of the Township th* fact of such deliquency, whereupon such charge shall be entered upon the next tax roll as a charge against such premises and shall be collected and th* lien thereof enforced in the same manner as general Township taxes against such premises ar* col­ lected and the lien thereof enforced. Nothing In this section, however, shall be deemed to prevent the Township from suing in a court of law to collect the amount du* It for wastewoter service charges. In addition to the other remedies provided In this section, th* Township shall hove the right to shut off ond discontinue th* supply of water to ony premises for the nonpayment of the wastewater service charges when due. Section 26 - PenaltiM Any violation of the provision of this Ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $100 and/or imprisonment in the County jail for up to ninety (90) days. Each day that a violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate offense. The foregoing fines and penalties shall be in addition to all other rights which the township may have os set forth herein. Section 27 • Saving CteuM If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, the some shall not affect the validity of any other provision of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect. Section 28 * Effective Date and Repeal •< inconsistent Pro virion* This Ordinonce shell take effect immediately upon publication of a Notice of Ordinance Adop­ tion. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in con­ flict herewith are hereby repealed. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND By: Phyllis Fuller its Township Clerk (4/21) Legal Notices____ Synopsis of the REGULAR MEETING OF THE Johnstown Township Board April 13,1988 Four members present, one absent. Reports of committees presented. Approved motion to accept Revised By-Laws for Fire Department. Motion approved to odopt 1988-89 Budgets as presented. Approved payment of vouchers in amount of $5,961.94. Jun* Doster, Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Stevens (4/21 NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF WOODLAND TOWNSHIR BOARD SUBJECT: CABLE TV FRANCHISE TO: All Residents and/or Taxpayers of Woodland Township. Barry County. Michigan PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, April 25. 1988. at 7:30 p.m. at the Woodland Township Hall, of 156 S. Main Street. Woodland. Michigan, a regular meeting of the Woodland Township Board will be held. Also, at that meeting a hearing will be held on the application of Southern Coble Limited Partnership lor o non-exclusive franchise to erect, operate and maintain a CATV System within the Township of Woodland, Carol Hewitt Woodland Township Clerk (4/21) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 21, 1988 — Page 11 Charlton Park volunteers help spring clean Volunteers who work at Charlton Park rolled up their sleeves and pulled out the dustcloths Saturday afternoon as part of the annual spring cleaning at the historic park. Most of the helpers worked in lhe Bristol Inn. getting it ready for spring and summer tourists, including thousands of school children from throughout lhe state. Others mowed the grass and washed windows in lhe village stores. While the rest of the park was being bath­ ed, volunteer members of the Charlton Park Gas and Steam Engine Club were working at the sawmill site. Ron Clum, one of the club members, said he and others will probably be at the park just about every weekend until the gas and steam engine show July 9 and 10, when they hope to have the reconstructed sawmill in place and operating. Gas and steam engine enthusiasts (from left) Ron Clum, Jerry LaDere, Russell Chaffee and Glen Mix secure the foundations lor a sawmill being moved to Charlton Park. Kathryn Ferris vacuums every nook and cranny on this window in the Bristol Inn. Marcia Davis (left) and Beth Rea move a table back to its spot in the living room of the Bristol Inn at Chariton Park. £ 6 Most of the helpers worked in the Bristol Inn, getting it ready for spring and summer tourists, including thousands of school children from throughout the state. Others mowed the grass and washed windows Terry Truplano gives the grass a cut. Doc Hecker was one of the volunteers who helped Saturday at Charlton Park. Hecker said he likes to work at the park, and calls it "kid’s play." Glen Mix (right) assists a drilling Jerry LaDere in construction of the sawmill at Charlton Park. Diane Szewczyk pol shes windows on one of the buildings In the village. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 21, 1988 Ceremony in Woodland honors Confederate Civil War veteran Allen Dohm, a resident of Detroit, Is a sergeant In the the 8th Georgia Company 0. "Being sergeant, you usually end up doing things like this," he says about mending his boot. Charlie Fergason of Mason, serves as Sentry with the 27th Virginia Infantry. Legal Notice Jean Wank, a fife player from Dimondale, and Marty "Frank Thompson" Corson of Grand Rapids are two of the women who are active in Civil War replays. Corson says Thompson was a woman who served In the Army of the Potomac for three years before deserting. Thompson became ill, says Corson, and If she had gone to the hospital, people would have discovered that she was a woman and she would have been discharged. "She deserted rather than get caught," says Corson. FORCLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been mad* in th* ttrmi and condition* of a certain mortgage mod* by WILLIAM J. ALLEN ond LINDA F. ALLEN, hit wife, of th* City of Hotting*, Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor*, to BURLINGAME CO., a Michigan corporation. Mortgage dated th* 14th doy of May. A.D. 1986, ond recorded in th* office of th* Register of Deeds, for th* County of Barry and Stat* of Michigan, on th* 15th doy of May. A.D. 1987, in Lib*r 450 of Barry County Record*, on peg* 989, which said mortgage was thereafter assigned to Union Mortgage Company. Inc., by various mesne assignment*, the final assignment dated March 1. 1988 ond recorded on March 7, 1988 in the office of Register of Deeds In Liber 463 for said County of Barry County Records, on page 274, on which mortgage there is claimed to be du*, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, th* sum of Seven Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen and 92/100 Dollars ($7,316.92). And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sal* contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mad* and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on Thursday, th* 5th day of May. A.D. 1988, al 11:00 o'clock a.m. said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole at public auction, to th* highest bidder, ot th* Barry County Courthouse in the City of rfas'ings. Barry County. Michigan, of th* premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os mav be necessary to pay th* amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon ot 14.13 percent (14.13%) per annum ond all legal costs, charge* and expenses. Including th* attorney fees allowed by low. ond also any sum of sums which may be paid by th* undersigned, necessary to pro­ tect its interest in th* premises. Which said premises or* described as follows: All of that cer­ tain piece or parcel of land situated in th* Township of Hasting* in the County of Barry ond Stat* of Michigan and described as follows, to wit: Lot 103. of the plat of HASTINGS HEIGHTS, accor­ ding to th* recorded plot thereof, also commenc­ ing at the Northeast comer of said Lot 103, thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes East 20 feet, thence South 1 degree West 100 feet, thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes West 20 feet, thence North 1 degree East 100 feet Io the place of beginning, be­ ing a part of th* Northwest one-quarter of Section 8. Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Hastings Township. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sol*, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a. in which case th* redemption period shall be 30 days from the dot* of such sal*. DATED: March 24. 1988 JACK F. GARDNER ATTORNEY • SUITE 205 24800 NORTHWESTERN HWY. SOUTHFIELD. MICHIGAN 48075 (313) 352-7020 UNION MORTGAGE COMPANY. INC (4/21) Smoke from the weapons filled the air during Sunday's ceremony. Neighbor halts break-in of tavern by Jeff Kaczmarczyk An alert neighbor foiled a break-in at the Blarney Stone Bar last week after he noticed something unusual and called the Barry County Sheriffs Department Not once, but twice. Shortly after 6 a.m. on April 12, a resident who lives near the bar called sterifFs deputies to report he had seen a strange car and several young men hanging around the bar, at 606 S. Whitmore Road. Deputies Tony Stein and Jay Olejniczak responded minutes later but were unable to find either a vehicle or people near the bar. TOOL & DIE DESIGNER Should have experience in tool & die design and manufacturing processes related to pro­ duction stampings of high volume parts - us­ ing both thin and heavy gauge metal in pro­ gressive and compound dies and transfer presses. Knowledge to create and improve product, tooling and production systems is a plus. Send Resume to ... Hastings Manufacturing Company 325 N. Hanover Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Raise Extra Cash...with a Banner Classified Deputies checked the bar, found it secured and returned to lhe office. Forty-five minutes later, the same neighbor called the sheriffs department again. Both the car and the men had returned and were prowling around the establishment, he said. With a backup from the Hastings Police Department, the deputies returned to the bar and arrived in time to catch three people attempting to enter the building. Three were arrested on the spot, and a fourth person was caught an hour later hiding in the bushes near the bar. Arraigned April 13 in 56th District Court were Brian C. Snider, 22, Scott H. Kinny, 18 and Donnie M. Brazier, 17. The three Hastings residents were each charged with two counts of attempted breaking and entering. The fourth person, a 16-year-old male from Hastings, was detained at the Allegan juvenile facility pending action in probate court. Deputy David Oakland, who investigated the incident, said the four had arrived in a 1978 Datsun and were attempting to enter through two separate doors in the bar. Deputies recovered two knives, one of which had been used in an attempt to pry open a door, Oakland said. He added that they had apparently kicked both doors several times while trying to get in. But the four never made it inside, Oakland said. Officials credited the neighbor with preventing lhe robbery. "If he hadn't called us, I think there's a very great possibility they would have gotten in," Oakland said. "They could have very easily gotten in to lhe bar, gotten what they wanted and gotten away." - COMPUTER OPERATOR - ...advertising the things you no longer need! Call us at.. IBM experience to operate the 4300 Series for third shift. (12 midnight to 8:30 a.m.) 948*8051 404 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Ml 49058 Hastings Mutual insurance Co. 616-945-3*05 Lawrence Chase has taken care of the Noah Fauver gravesite, along with many others, in his 33 years as sexton of the Woodland Cemetery. This new marker will have to be replaced because it says Fauver served in the U.S. Army, when he really was Confederate a soldier in the Confederate Virginia Cavalry. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP ...will accept bids for the normal care and upkeep of Hosmer, Warner and Barryville Cemeteries, total of approximately 9 acres, for a period of May 1, 1988 to April 30, 1989. Contractor furnishes own equipment, tools, gas and oil as well as upkeep on same, and proof of liability insurance. Bids accepted until April 29.1988. The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Decision will be made at May 4. 1988 regular board meeting. Submit bids to: Junia Jarvie, Clerk. Castleton Towns­ hip, Box 216, Nashv le, Michigan 49073 FOR SALE BY Moving out of state. On 4 lots, furnished or unfurnished, not yet 2 years old. 2 bedroom*. 2 baths, fireplace. 2 car finished garage deck. 2 storage shed*. Algonquin Lake orea. -945-2092— �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 21, 1988 — Page 13 Joyce Guenther retires from school system by Kathleen Scott Joyce Guenther wanted to be a teacher since she was four years old, and she attended college at a time when not a lot of women completed their college education. Now, after more than 30 years in education, Guenther will retire at the end of the school year. She has served as principal at Pleasantview Elementary while with the Hastings district for the past 4 1/2 years, and has been on several committees in a number of capacities during that time. "It is always difficult to leave a job such as a principalship because it is one of the most rewarding jobs in a school system," said Guenther, adding that she will leave the job with some “sadness." "I'm not eager to leave. I think Hastings is one of the finest school systems I've worked for," she said. "I leave my job with a great deal of satisfaction that I've made a difference." Guenther and her husband, Richard, former Hastings school superintendent, have 12 children, 16 grandchildren and two more grandchildren on the way. She and Richard have purchased a home in Florida where they plan to spend part of the year. Guenther says she wants to spend more time with her family and "become a full-time grandma without any effort." Guenther graduated from Calvin College in 1957 and began her teaching career with the Kalamazoo Public School System. She later went on to teach for Battle Creek Public Schools and Pennfield Schools. She then worked as a consultant for Michigan State University in its Elementary Intern Teacher Program and was appointed as the coordinator of the Title I program. She later became an elementary principal in the Gull Lake school district and served there for No contract for adult community ed director if school millage fails by Kathleen Scott Joyce Guenther is bid farewell by board President Ann Ainslie. SchOOi milldCJQ, continued from 1 The committee is also continually working with representatives in Lansing to resolve funding problems for public education in Michigan, he said. Schoessel added that through the projected debt retirement rollbacks for the district this year and next, voters might not have to pay the full 4.18 mill increase. The debt retirement results from a continuous decrease in interest on bonds borrowed by the district to build the high school and Pleasantview. As the expiration dates of the debts near, the amounts decrease, he said. "If the state equalized value increases," added Nelson Allen, "that means we get mom tax moneyJor retirement of the bonds... We may be getting more than needed, therefore, we can reduce our levy." This year's projected rollback is .44 and the rollback for next year is .14, totalling a _58 mill decrease. "In terms of what the taxpayers actually pay it's 38 mills less," he said, adding that if the 4.18 mills is approved and the debt retirement projections are correct, the actual cost to taxpayers would only be 3.6 mills higher. Schoessel said a property tax relief pro­ gram, which is being discussed in Lansing, could affect Hastings and other school systems across lhe state. That plan would cut an average of 44 percent in school property tax for homeowners and a 12 percent average cut in school property taxes for businesses, while increasing the state sales tax by 50 percent or an additional two cents on the dollar. But Schoessel warned that, if approved, the plan would not immediately alleviate Hastings' financial problems for three reasons. First of all, Schoessel said through what school officials have learned from representatives in Lansing, "there is a lot of internal disagreement" on the plan, and the plan has a "long way to go." Secondly, he said, if the House and Senate do approve the proposal, it would have to be plac d on the August or December ballot and approved by voters. Thirdly, even if it is approved by voters, •said-Schoesscl, it would-Uke-at least * year to implement If in the next week or two, the House and Senate approve the bill, it is possible for the Hastings school board to change the millage, Schoessel added. "The board can continue plans to put (the millage) on the ballot," said Schoessel. "If (lhe millage is) approved here, the board has the option whether to levy the full amount" Trustee Michael Anton said he had heard about students who have already been emotionally affected by the March defeat of the millage. "I heard about several young students who cried, who literally cried because they heard the "X" teacher would lose his or her job," Anton told his fellow board members. "The people for whom we have the system were speaking in their most eloquent form." Despite a pica by one of the district's staff members, the Hastings Board of Education unanimously voted not to renew the contract of Elizabeth Heidt if the June 13 millage fails. Heidt has been coordinator of the adult education program for 11 years and has been with the school district for 17. Co-worker Mary Sonsmith told board members Monday night that they should consider Heidt's assets before voting on her contract renewal. “We're eliminating someone, possibly, who has given her time and talents to this pro­ gram,” said Sonsmith, who serves as the morning adult education learning center teacher. “She has good rapport with students," many who are at the poverty level. "This woman has unusual gifts for this pro­ gram," said Sonsmith, who told the board she was representing the adult education staff, students and Heidt.** A motion to approve non-renewal of Heidt's contract was made by Treasurer William Baxter and supported by Trustee Mark Feldpausch. "We all know that Betty has been an enthusiatic recruiter," said Trustee Michael An­ ton. “There is some question as to how adult education programs will be funded next year.” adding that the program is going through some re-organiztion. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said the board has a plan to re-organize the adult education program, “but I can’t disclose (the plan) because of re-assignments of other ad­ ministrators, and not all of them have been notified and specific details have not been worked out." In another twist of events, one of the 24 teachers who had been laid off following the March 28 defeat of a millage increase, has been called back, and another teacher has been laid off. Julie Ackerson, English teacher at the high school, received notification that she had been certified as an elementary reading teacher, and bumped the reading teacher with the lowest seniority. The second teacher, whom Schoessel did not identify, has more seniority than Patricia Wierenga, a fifth grade teacher Fire destroys local garage by Jean Gallup A fire started by children playing with mat­ ches destroyed a garage on Green Street in Hastings Tuesday afternoon, according to fire department officials and an eyewitness. The structure, owned by Charles Myers and located at 414 South Green St., appeared to be a total loss. Hastings Fire Department official Floyd Yesh said. Contents destroyed in the blaze have not been determined. After firefighters arrived at the scene, a delay of about two minutes occured when the first fire hydrant the firefighters attempted to use failed to work and a second hydrant had to be used, he said. An eyewitness to the fire, Kay Stewart of Freeport, said she saw two children about five or six years old fleeing from the building as lhe blaze broke out. Siewert said she reported her observation to a policeman al the road block al the comer of Michigan Avenue and Green Street. The property owner fought lhe fire with a garden hose until fire department trucks arriv­ ed. she said. Mike Klovnanich. city engineer, said an ac­ cident involving a semi-trailer truck destroyed the original hydrant at that location. The accident resulted in the hydrant being broken five feet underground. The pressure from the water leak underground washed the front and side foundation wall of a house next to the hydrant, he said. Tiie original hydrant was replaced, the ce­ ment poured to fix the foundation, and the new hydrant was never turned on in order to allow the cement time to cure or set. he ex­ plained. That hydrant was scheduled to be turned on April 20. during the flushing operation now taking place, he said. Yesh said fighting the garage fire was not hampered by the inoperative hydrant, and Klovanich reports the hydrant is now back in service. Firefighters received the call at 12:58 p.m. and remained on the scene until 2 p.m. who was subsequently A Vermontville man who admittedly lied during the 1986 trial of Norman Hany Woodmansee for the murder of Ricky Goddard was sentenced Friday to one year in jail for perjury. Robert L. Hyslop, 42, who admitted to the earlier false testimony at the trial of George Zugel for the Goddard slaying, was given credit for 234 days already served. Hyslop's admission led to the eventual arrest and trial of Zugel as a co-conspirator in the Goddard death. Goddard, 32, was found dead on Jan. 25, 1986 in the kitchen of his Dowling home. He had been shot once in the back of the head with a shotgun. During the Zugel trial, Hyslop admitted that the gun linked to the Goddard slaying belonged to him. He further testified that several hours before the murder, Zugel called him and asked if he could borrow the shotgun. An hour after that phone call, Woodmansee arrived to collect the shotgun, Hyslop said. Woodmansee, formerly of Dowling, was convicted of first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder on June 27, 1986. He was later sentenced to life in prison. Both Zugel and Hyslop were called as witnesses during that trial. But the two had previously agreed to tell police that Zugel called that evening to ask to borrow $400 to pay his rent As agreed, the gun was never mentioned, Hyslop said. In Barry County Circuit Court Friday, Hyslop, told the court he had testified falsely during the Woodmansee trial. "I lied under oath. I regret that I did that," he said. Prior to sentencing, Hyslop's attorney, Charles Stiles requested a private conference in the judge's chambers. Afterwards, Judge Hudson E. Deming said the Humanities to secure local history materials for upper elementary, was responsible for the Chapter I (reading) and Article III (mathematics) program and served as coordinator of school volunteers. "In every responsibility, Joyce has demonstrated the hightest level of professionalism; a very helpful sense of humor; a great capacity for organization, creativity and imagination; and, most importantly, a genuine concern for the growth and development of children," said Board of Education Trustee Diane Hoekstra at Monday's board meeting at Pleasantview. Guenther was named Outstanding Elementary Teacher in 1975, served as a board member and officer of the Michigan Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development and the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association, has made numerous presentations at education conferences and was a member of lhe Michigan Delegation to the People's Republic of China in 1982. While teaching and serving as principal, Guenther was also able to earn her master's and educational specialist degrees from Western Michigan University. "We will miss Joyce," said Hoekstra, "but we understand her wish for more time to spend with ther husband and her family. We hope Joyce has benefitted as much from her brief association with the Hastings Area Schools as all of us have enjoyed knowing and working with her." Guenther said her retirement "to do" list is filling up with plans of more traveling, reading, needlework, sewing, piano playing, singing and spending time with her familiy, and a trip to Hawaii is on the Guenther's itinerary for October. r "Hl enjoy spending time with my family and friends, just in a different way than when working," said Guenther. "Its not lhe end, it's just a new beginning." HaStingS Top 10, continued from page 1 worked on the Senior Charity Drive on the steering committee, and joined Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She has also worked as a clarinet instructor after school hours. McCall plans to attend the University of Michigan to study chemical engineering and music. Kathleen Barcroft is the daughter of John and Anita Barcroft of 5100 Buehler Rd., Hastings. She was active in the Spanish Club her freshman year, and the French Club and yearbook committee member as a senior. She served as a counseling office aide in the 11th grade and as secretary for her church's youth group as a sophomore. For four years, Barcroft has been a junior volunteer at Pennock Hospital and has taken piano lessons. She works at home in a family-owned business. Barcroft plans to attend the University of Michigan to study aerospace engineering. Ron Bustance is the son of Richard and Mary Bustance of 258 Quakezik. Bustance played football for Hastings for three years and was involved in weightlifting for as many yean. He has shared his musical talent, being a member of the marching band for four years, the school's jazz band for two years and he played in the pit orchestra his junior year. In his spare time, he works at Felpausch Food Center. Bustance plans to join the United States Air Force after graduation to study electronics. Ben Hawkins, son of Dr. Larry and Diane Hawkins of 434 W. Green St., Hastings, has been in Boy Scouts, the Vermontville witness in trial sentenced for perjury by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Property owner Charles Myers tried in vain to put out the blaze with a garden hose until firefighters arrived. at Northeastern, “bumped.” six years before being hired as Pleasantview's principal and the Community Services coordinator for the Hastings district While at Hastings, she has oeen a member of lhe Business and Education Partnership, the Child Protection Task Force, the chairman of the Elementary Social Studies Curriculum Committee, coordinator for the Gifted and Talented program, director of the Reading and Mathematics Support Project, coordinator of the After School and Summer Enrichment program for students, served on the Revising Reading Curriculum, helped develop a grant for the Michigan Council for Stiles recommended no additional jail time for Hyslop, who has been jailed since last August. Because of his cooperation with police, Deming said he would follow the request The two charges carried a maximum penalty of five years in prison. "Quite frankly, I find it reprehensible that a person who came into court on a criminal case refuses to tell the truth," Deming said. "Pm certain there have been many cases in which a person has failed to tell the truth and a guilty man has gone free." Deming ordered Hyslop to pay $1,000 in court costs and the maximum $1,000 fine for the conspiracy to obstruct justice charge. He was also placed on a three-year term of probation. Hyslop was arrested in August 1987, after police received a tip that he had lied during lhe Woodmansee trial. He was charged initially with perjury, attempted perjury and conspiracy to obstruct justice. The first charge was punishable by up to life in prison. But in a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office, Hyslop pleaded guilty last October to the attempted perjury and conspiracy charges in exchange for the dismissal of the perjury charge. He also agreed to testify against Zugel, of Battle Creek, who was arrested in October. Sentencing had originally been set for Jan. 6, but it was postponed until after Hyslop testified at Zugel's trials. Zugel was found guilty in March of conspiracy to commit perjury at lhe Woodmansee trial. In the second case pending against him, Zugel pleaded guilty April 8 to seconddegree minder for his role in lhe Goddard killing. Zugel is scheduled to be sentenced May 1 ’. in circuit court. school's Biology Club and his church's youth group for all four years of high school. During his senior year, he has served as secretary of the Biology Club. He was a member of the Spanish Club in ninth grade, became a member of the National Honor Society in 10th grade and served as a camp counselor his sophomore and junior years. After school, he has worked as a martial arts instructor. Hawkins plans to attend the United States Coast Guard Academy to study marine engineering. Michael Merrill, the son of Ann Merrill, resides at 309 S. Park St, Hastings. He has been a member of the boys track team all four years of high school. The last tiiree years, he has been in the French Club and the Humanities Club, serving as the vice president of the Humanities Club his senior year. Also in his senior year, Merrill served as a camp counselor, participated in a leadership forum at Delton and joined the Biology Club. In the 10th and 12th grades, he participated in the Talented and Gifted Conference. Merrill, who has worked part-time at Felpausch Fnc-f Center, plans to attend the United State. Air Force Academy to study aeronautical engineering. Mark Micklatcher is the son of Lyman and Chiquita Micklatcher of 1194 Brogan Rd., Hastings. After moving to Hastings his freshmen year, Micklatcher joined the French Club and became a member of the Quiz Bowl team, serving with those organizations for three years each. He was inducted into lhe National Honor Society his junior year, and participated in Junior Achievement as a sophomore. Micklatcher works as a page for Hastings Public Library and is also employed in tree-trimmer sales through Thornapple Valley Pines. He plans to attend Western Michigan University where he will major in chemistry. Aaron Moskalik is the son of James and Judy Moskalik of 4186 E. Center Rd., Hastings. He has been a Boy Scout the duration of high school. His freshman year, he joined the Computer Club, was a member of the French Club and the Humanities Club his junior year, and joined the Biology Club Disaster aid payments strongly urged Michigan's Senators have urged the Agriculture Secretary to pay the remaining $12 million dollars in disaster assistance to fanners hit by severe Hooding in September 1986. Senators Carl Levin and Donald Ricgle, in a letter hand-delivered to Agriculture Secretary Richard Lyng, said the most recent delay in pro­ viding the balance of funds is indicative of USDA’s reluc­ tance to comply with the law and Congressional intent. "Our patience with USDA’s lack of respon­ siveness regarding this issue is frankly wearing thin," the Senators stated in the letter. They also ask for an ex­ planation of this latest delay, noting that in some instances the disaster and resulting damage occured over two years ago. The disaster payments were part of a one-time aid package which provided $560 million in direct payments to eligible farmers throughout the U.S. who suffered severe damage following floods, drought and other natural disasters. The assistance was offered as a senior. He also participated in the Science Olympiad his last two years of school. Moskalik works as a sales clerk for True Value Hardware in Hastings. He, too, is planning to attend Western Michigan University to study engineering. Dan Pickard, son of Bill and Darlene Pickard of 3650 Fighter Rd., Hastings, has taken part in a variety of activities. He played on the Saxon football team for four years, serving as tri-captain his senior year. He was a member of the basketball team his freshman and sophomore years. As a junior, he received the Business and Office Education Club award and an acedemic letter, which he also received his sophomore year. Pickard has been a member of 4-H and Future Farmers of America all through high school. He received a beef proficiency award as a Junior and the state farmer award as a senior. Her served as secretary of his 4-H club as a junior, and in his senior year, was the club's president In the 10th and 12th grades, Pickard volunteered as a camp counselor for sixth graders. He has been a member of his church’s youth group all through high school. He works for his parents on their farm when he is not in school. Pickard is considering Western Michigan University or Grand Valley University to study business and education. Jeanette Skidmore is the daughter of Glenn and Lisa Skidmore of 436 W. Grand, Hastings. In her freshman year of high school, she served as scorekeeper for the wrestling team and worked on the banner committee. In 10th grade, she earned an academic letter, and won an academic pin and accounting award her junior year. Her senior year, she participated in Girls State, a leadership conference for students from all over the stale. Skidmore has worked as a waitress at Richie's Restaurant in Hastings for nearly two years. She plans to attend Grand Valley State University to study mathematics and secondary education. The 10 students being recognized for their academic excellence accumulated during high school will wear honor cords for commencement exercises June 3. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 21, 1988 Census predicts grim future for Michigan Annual water flushing — Peter Snore of the Hastings Department of Public Services presides over the annual rite of flushing the city’s water mains. He might be wondering if he could charge a dollar a car for the free wash they are getting. WASHINGTON (AP) - A bleak future for Michigan lies among the cold numbers of the Census Bureau's latest population projections. Far from being the "comeback state" at the dawn of the 21 st century, Michigan, if lhe Census Bureau is right, will be something of a demographic basket case. It is a scenario hotly disputed by Michigan officials, including the state demographer, Lawrence Rosen, who says: 'The picture the Census Bureau is painting for the entire region is an extremely gloomy one. It is so one-sided - You get to one point in time and everything declines forever." The Census Bureau projections show Michigan's population rising from the present 9,191.000 lo a peak in 1995 of 9,318,000. From that point, the number of people in Michigan declines at an accelerating pace, reaching 9,097,000 in 2010. That rate of decline, it should be noted at the outset, is nothing like the population loss Michigan experienced in the dark days of the early '80s recession, when in one year lhe number of Michiganians fell by more than 156,000. Yet even the relatively modest losses projected by the Census Bureau give rise to some alarm, particularly when placed against a backdrop of rapid growth expected in Sun Bell states like California, Texas and Virginia. If the late 1980s and early 1990s are in fact Michigan's last hurrah, demographically speaking, and if the Census Bureau's projections for the rest of lhe country are The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 FOR RENT: 2 bedroom house, in Hastings, first last months rent, references. Phone 945-3191. Farm Lost & Found business Services WANTED HAY: Stored round bales preferred, can use square bales. Call Flying Horschoc Ranch, 616-795-7119. LOST near Gurd Rd., male Shepard, 8 months, childs pct. REWARD. 948-8365 Jobs Wanted LIKE TO WORK IN CONSTRUCTION? We have several openings in new unit. Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, electri­ cians. No experience necessary. Phone (616) 731-5520 (Local lo the Kalamazoo areas) or loll free 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Anny National Guard. 1000 SUNBEDS TONING TABLES Sunal - WOLFF Tanning Beds, SlcnderQucst Passive Exercisers. Call for FREE Color Catalogue. Save to 50%. 1-800-228-6292. For Sale \utoinolive 1972 CADILLAC, $400 or best offer, 945-9883.____________ FOR SALE: 19501 too Chevy, runs good, tires are fair. Can be seen at M-43 St Usbome Rd., Carlton Center, $650. Call 948-2335 Brian. FATHER OF SEVEN would like work. Carpentry, roofing, house painting, mason, cement, decks, chimney work and clean­ ing, yard work cleaning and hauling. Phone 852-9981. SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Mj 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers Dictation Equipment • Typewriters All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE Foryoun.. • Individual Health • Farm • Group Health • Business • Retirement • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property « \-Auro • Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE at 945-3412 Help W anted PROGRAM AIDE for mental health day treatment program. Job responsibilities include assisting in rehabilitation, recre­ ational skills & other duties related lo program implementa­ tion. Experience working with developmentally disabled & menially ill persons helpful. Record keeping & data collec­ tion skills desired. Send resume to Barry County Mental Health Services, 1005 W. Green St., Hastings, Ml. 49058. No phone call. E.O.E. SOCIAL WORKER­ paralegal. Ombudsman­ Advocacy service to seniors in long-term care facilities in Barry, Branch, Kalamazoo, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties. Car required. Benefits. E.O.E. Resumes to Ward McDonough Legal Aid Bureau of SW Michi­ gan, 201 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Room 308, Kalamazoo, Ml. 49007.____________________ TRUCK DRIVER 48 states, excellent annual earnings, with people oriented company, requires 3 years driving experi­ ence, E.O.E. M-F contact Fineline Freightways 435 E. Mill St., Hastings, MI. 945-2771. WANTED: Computer operator for 2 days a week, insurance knowledge helpful. Send resume to The Reminder, PO Box 188 c/o Box 310, Hastings, MI 49058. REAL ESTATE & Mike Humphreys Country ““ HBaliuk Associate Brokers Hastings (616) 94* *-32 CAR & IRUCK REPAIR i 'ndrus W Country Folk Art Show & Sale GRAND RAPIDS. GRAND CENTER April 29, 30. May 1 1196 lo Otlowa Ava. ExIl T7C S. 10 Lyon SI.. Waal 1 block next to Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. The k'adng Fol Art Show in the coun 1438 8. Hanover St., Haatlngo, Mich. 490S8 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT hetidaafteii counoy tqxudutMn* and Service Hour*: Monday 8 to 8. Tuetdayf ridoy 8 to 5 County Lr.tng Anuth qu-jt» and doth ba*ket». rpongeuare wit gUrv Utoeware, dummytumdr. whxMjHji. CREDIT CAROS ACCEPTED PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 SEWING MACHINE SERVICE: all makes and models, all work guaranteed, free estimates. Call Lyle Thomas at Advantage Business Machines 948-2073. 15 years experience. Pick up and delivery possible.__________________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 I-or Sale BULGING WAREHOUSE ANNIVERSARY SALE 100’S OF ROLLS OF CARPET & REMNANTS. WRIGHT­ WAY CARPET. 2 MILES SOUTH OF IONIA ON M-66. 616-527-2540._____________ KINGSIZE BED in excellent conditon, 374-7153._________ MUST SELL • Moving, electric furnace & incinerator, Maytag wringer washer, SI00 each. Estate 5lh wheel tpivcl trailer, cost $25,000 saSrifice for $15,000, never used. Call 629-4484 evenings._________ SUPER ANNIVERSARY SALE ON CARPET & NO­ WAX VINYL AT WRIGHT­ WAY CARPET WARE­ HOUSE. 2 MILES SOUTH OF IONIA ON M-66. 616-527-2540. Miscellaneous MILLER SINCE REAL ESTATE 1940 Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. BAND AVAILABLE: Ideal for mid-age group, weddings, retire­ ment, clubs, dinner dances. Varicty music. 616-964-2078. MASTER CHARGE • VISA Fz^l GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS ClIEUL MOTORS PUTS NTISIOI Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY’S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! i sampler*, raj tug* teddy bear* floorcloths, pierced I mpshades. Shaker furniture. schercoKhniCe. can day evening 5pm it> 9 p m Adm $5 Sd’urday ar.d Sunday 10 a m to 5 pm Adm S3 AkCountryderorating FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largcmoulh Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Channel Catfish, Perch and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS* FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35th St., Gobles, Ml. 49055. Phone (616) 628-2056 days, (616) 624-6215 evenings. HORSEBACK RIDING: lhe Flying Horseshoe Ranch, Inc. is open for public riding with/ without guide. Yankee Springs area. Special low rales week­ days. Phone 616-795-7119, 1-616-694-4138.___________ INTERESTED IN supervision and activities for your school­ age children during the summer? Call Learn 'N' Play Child Care Center for information. 945-2533._________________ PRESCHOOL PROGRAM has some openings in the summer sessions, 8:45-11:45 am Monday thru Friday for children ages 2'4-4 years and 4-6 years. Half-day and full-day care also available. Call Learn 'N' Play Child Care Center for informa­ tion. 945-2533. right, we can expect some rather major changes. "Michigan will lose three seats in the House by 2000. That loss of political clout could mean Congress will take a less sympathetic view of legislation protecting Michigan's interests, worrying more about computer chips and oil than cars. • The state likely will lose jobs. A declining population is a symptom of economic malaise, but it also can be a cause. Because fewer people require fewer goods and services, there would be less work for everyone concerned. • The state will lose money, not only from its tax collections but also from the federal government, whose largesse commonly is allocated on the basis of population. • Michigan will lose prestige. Companies like to go with winners. The expectation of decline can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, as corporations put their money Spending, continued spent 17 percent of their income on transport. After age 55, however, women tended to spend slightly more than men on new cars and trucks, Shipp discovered. Single women spent twice as puch as men on health care, and that was not just because they tended to be older. Younger women also spend more on health than men in their age group. and new plants in states seen as likely to have robust economies five or 10 years down the line. So the stakes behind the cold Census Bureau numbers are high, and it is not surprising that stale officials have attacked their accuracy. Rosen, as Michigan state demographer, argues along mathematical lines that the projections are too pessimistic. The Census Bureau projections are based on a variety of data, including migration figures for 1975 lo 1985 prepared by the Internal Revenue Service. That period includes the recession, one of the deepest in Michigan history. Because of its severity, Rosen argues, the recession was an aberration unlikely to be repealed between nowand 2010. That decade also included the tail end of the baby boom, which meant more people were entering the work force at precisely the lime lhe economy was unable to absorb new workers. People voted with their feet, many heading to the booming Oil Patch in the South, in search of new jobs. From 1981 to 1982, Michigan had a net population loss of 156,500 people. The losses lessened year by year 123,000 in 1983, 53,000 from in 1984 until the last year of decline, 1986, when the loss was only 3,300 people. Preliminary figures show Michigan gaining 3,000 people in 1987 compared with 1986. Rosen says: "None of that represents normality. The reality is there is a very bad period followed by a period of recovery. Over lhe last 20 years, Michigan has tended to lose population to migration every year, but nowhere near the numbers the Census Bureau is projecting." The Census Bureau numbers, based as they are on a purely mathematical projection, also fail to account for the changing nature of the Michigan economy as the state moves away from classic industrial production to service and information activities based on higher technologies, activities less subject to the boom-and-bust cycle. Rosen's objections to the Census Bureau's gloomy forecast fundamentally come down to one point: The forecast is false, and for people in Michigan, who well remember the Sun Belt’s "Let them freeze in the dark" attitude during the recession, it hurts. "My gut level feeling islhat it is like kicking someone when they're down, and we're not even down," Rosen says. ’"It's the Midwest, it's lhe Rust Belt’ - I think it's a mind set.... it helps perpetuate a stereotype that is not true." Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE Defouli has occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage mode by Randall A. Hardin ond Glena J. Hardin, husband ond wile Mortgagors, to Water­ field Mortgage Company. Incorporated, an Indiana Corporation, Mortgagee, 333 Eas> Washington Blvd.. Fort Wayne. Indiana, dated June 15. 1984. and recorded June 22. 1984. with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Liber 259 at Page 768. which was subsequently assigned by assignment to Federal Home Loon Mortgage Corporation, 111 East Wacker Drive. Suite 1515, Chicago, IL 60601. dated August 7. 1984. and recorded August 8. 1984. with the Barry County Register of Deeds in liber 260 at Page 549. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mor­ tgage due and payable forthwith. At the dale of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on said mortgage the sum of Forty Nine Thousand. One Hundred Sixty Three and 55/100 Dollars ($49,163.55). No suit or proceeding al law has been instituted lo recover lhe debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest os provided in said mor­ tgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney s fees allowed by law. said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse, the place of holding lhe Circuit Court within the County of Barry City of Hostings, Michigan, on Thursday. May 26. 1988, at 2:00 in the afternoon local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104. Public Acts of 1971. (M5A27A3240{3) ) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the dole of the foreclosure sale. The premises covered by said mortgage is situated in the City of Nashville. County of Barry. Slate of Michigan, and more fully described as: That part of the West one half of the North East one quarter of Section 15. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, described as follows: Commencing at a point of the North Line of said Section 15. Beginning at the point of the Northwest comer of the East one Square acre of said West one half of the Northeast one Quarter; thence South 317.25 feet, thence West 137.05 feet, thence North 317.25 feet, thence East 137.05 feel, to the place of beginning. Dated: April 21. 1988 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corportalon. Mortgagee James W. Batchelor (P-25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Attorneys lor Mortgagee 200 Monrue. NW — Suite 555 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (5/12) PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY FILE NO. 88-19925-SE Estate of SENA L. FRENCH, a/k/o SENA GRIBBIN FRENCH and SENA LUCILE FRENCH. Deceased. Social Security Number 378-18-5942. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in lhe estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On May 6. 1988 at 9:30 a.m., in probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. GARY R. HOLMAN Judge Acting by Assign­ ment. a hearing will be held on the petition of Sally Gordon McLean requesting that Ellen Lucile Washington. Solly Gordon McLean & Alda Joan Kit­ trick be appointed Personal Representatives of the Sena L. French Estate who lived at 434 S. Main Street. Nashville. Michigan, and who died April 1. 1988; and requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated 10/9/87 be admitted to probate, and that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims . agamst the Deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, lo both the Personal Represen­ tative and to the Court on or before July. 25. 1988. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. April 15. 1988 ELLEN LUCILE WASHINGTON. SALLY GORDON MCLEAN AND ALDA JOAN KITTRICK Personal Representatives By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representatives Ellen Lucile Washington 6641 Parkway Circle Dearborn Heights. Ml 48127 Solly Gordon McLean 434 S. Main St. Nashville. Ml 49073 Alda Joan Kittrick P.O Box 668 Hinckley. IL 60520 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) Siegel. Hudson. Gee S Fisher 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Michigan. 49058 616-945-3495 (4/21) > . 9 TUESDAY. TUESDAY, APRIL APRIL 26 26 at at 12:30 12:30 P.M. P.M. Due to a severe cutback in our farming operation we will sell the following at public auction, located 5 miles SE of the M-50, US-12 intersection (Cambridge Junction) to Gilbert Hwy., then 14 mile south. Be the winning bidder for these quality... Tractors and Combine This equipment has had excellent care and are field ready. AC 8550-D 4 WD tractor w/duals, 2228 hrs.; AC 7580-D 4 WD tractor w/3704 hrs.; JD 4840-D tractor w/cab, 4 remotes, 3 pt., 18.4x42” rubber, 2818 hrs.. Sharp!; Gleaner N-6-D 4 WD combine w/AC #630-N corn head, AC 15 grain table w/Hume reel & variable reel speed & hgt. PLANTING & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT IHC #6200 24 hole grain drill, press wheel, seeder & fertilizer; Miller 16’ off­ set disc w/26" blades & andydrous applicators; Tebben 7 shank sub-soiler; AC #2400 24’ wing-fold field cultivator; JD 6 row rotary hoe; Whak-A-Trock 15' cult!' ator; Ford #903 12" post hole digger; home-built Whak-A-Track cultivator; 2 flat racks w/geors; McCurdy 32’ double chain elevator; NH 7’ mower, for parts; JD steel wheel hay rake; roll bar & canopy for Oliver 1850 tractor. TRUCKS & TRAILERS 1975 Dodge % ton PU. 4 WD, 318 engine, home-built box; 1971 IHC #1700 Loadstar truck w/372 engine & 435 bu. Ficklin gravity box; Trailmobile 38’ grain trailer, 9’ spread, 50" sides, full tarp & fair rubber; Felbourn 38’ grain trailer w/tandem axle & 9’ spread, 50" sides, full tarp. GRAIN Storage Equipment Star-Mor 44,000 bu. grain bin w/partial aeration floor & fans, sweep auger: 2 Star-Mor 16,000 bu. grain bins w/partial aeration floors & fans, 1 w/sweep auger; 2 15,000 bu. portable Neopreme grain bins, new in 1966; 8”x28’ auger w/motor & boot; small amount of miscellaneous. NOTE; The above bins ore all in excellent condition and are ready to go to work on your farm, as is all the equipment listed above. Please be on time, os there is very little miscellaneous. TERMS: Cosh or negotiable check. • Tee Pee Lunch Wagon on grounds. I MR. & MRS. RON GUDAKUNST, Owners Phone 517-467-7041 Belcher, Dingman, Spaulding^ 148W.Uich.Aw. A 124N M*InSL flL . Manhall. Mxhigin Auctioneers: Belle™. Michigan GjnKl (616)781-4258 (615)763-9494 (xftMhlto "Take Action—Sell at Auction • Edward Belcher • Brent Belcher • Harold Dingman • Larry Spaulding � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-04-28.pdf 85a8ee84feaed5bb662fb82b32b1d20d PDF Text Text A.PR 2 8 1°RR Hastings Fubl ic Ltbrarv 121 S.Diurch St. Hasting, Ml • . 'NlEflW! ...wrap U-turn leads to auto mishap _ vzcmmras in local court Rebuilding begins soon for local family \___________ Page 11__________ Controversy flares at Council Page 3 - Page 1 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY A driver who made an illegal U-turn and then fled the scene of an accident has been cited for careless driving. The accident occurred Sunday at 8:15 p.m. on M-43 one mile southwest of Kingsbury Road, said Trooper Robert Norris of the Michigan State Police Hastings Post. Alfonso R. Haskins, of 14 Park Ave., Battle Creek, told police he was driving southwest on M-43 following a 1986 Pontiac when the car suddenly made a U-turn in the road ahead. Haskins, 30, said he was unable to stop and struck the driver’s door of the _ 121 SO JI! i Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 CHUa'..L STREET TUWS'MICHIGAN 49058 Hastings Banner VOLUME 133. NO. 18_______________________________________________THURSDAY. APRIL 28. 1988 ' pR,CE 25. Pontiac with the right-front fender of his pickup truck. The Pontiac, which was driven by David M. Rackley of 6930 Acker Pl Duo faces murder trial Rd., Delton, completed the turn and left the area. Three hours later, Rackley called police to inform officials about the accident Rackley said he hit his bead during the accident became disoriented, panicked and left the scene. He added he couldn’t remember where or when the accident took place or how it occurred. Haskins, who was wearing a seatbelt, was not injured in the accident. A 23-year-old Battle Creek woman, who was a passenger in Haskins' truck, was treated and released from Pennock Hospital for minor injuries. She was not wearing a sealbelt, Norris said. Almost $1,000 in change stolen Police are continain, their invtui|iboo into the theft of aearly SI,000 worth of dimes, nicklea end quirtcm from • Hastingi residence. Hurtoga police report aome MOO to SI,000 in change waa reported aiaaiag Saturday from a home in the 300 Wodr of Weat Greea Street ia HaadagL The change, which had been tape in a five-gallon glaaa jar in the home, waa Iasi seen April 16. — Deputy Chief Jerry Sarver said there was no sign of forced entry on the house, and police are continuing to look into the matter. A Lansing man who told police he had had a few beers wai arrested Saturday afternoon for drunken driving following a two-car accident in Hastings. According to Officer Jeff Pratt of the Hastings Police Department, Keith F. Pier, 47, was driving south on Washington Street when he failed to stop at a stop sign at Clinton Street Meanwhile, Tracy L. Brighton, ’.6, was traveling west on Clinton Street approaching the Washington Street intersection. Brighton, who had the right of way through the intersection, struck Pier in of his 1987 Pier, of 126 Kenway Dr., was slightly injured but refused medical treatment after the accident. Neither Brighton, of 320 E. Williams St, Hastings, dot her two passengers were hurt in the accident, Pratt said. After the accident, Pier registered .18 percent on a breathalyzer test - nearly twice the legal limit for alcohol consu mption by a driver. Student named to American Academy by Shelly Suker The duck jokes are more than waddling, they’re flying around Northeastern Elemen­ tary School this week and secretary Willo Fuhr is quacking up. Fuhr's fond affection for ducks and geese egged on her co-workers, who laid prey to hand down a doubly fowl Secretary's Day gift Bill and Web. two week-old peeps, hatched from their gift wrapping in Fuhr's office on Wednesday, a fluffy surprise from the staff. “She's kind of a ducky person." explained principal Dave Styf with a daffy grin. “She's always trying to duck out of her work." Ellarie Spindler was on top of the loony situation. “We did it because she loves ducks and geese. And for Christmas, the staff gave her a beautiful wooden goose and she just loved it." chirped Spindler. "So we wanted something we hadn't given her as ducks and geese. We were in the lounge one morning and somebody said it (getting live ducks) a» a joke. It was kind of a group idea." Spindler and the flock decided to wing it and began to nibble for a suitable hatchery-. They found that ducks weren't hatching yet in most places. They finally found the peeping pair at a hatchery in Charlotte where they emerged from their shells on Sunday. “Willo is a special secretary," Spindler said, who knew her goose was cooked when the newpapcr reporter arrived. "Willo loves one-upsmanship." Fuhr said she found the ducklings inside a cage, which was inside a box. which was inside some blue wrapping paper. "There was not a peep out of them." said Fuhr. "They squeaked after we started laughing. I almost died! I have never had such a nice Secretary's Day. 1 think. They're going to have to go some to top this!" Does Styf mind the birds in the building? When it comes to Fuhr, the school's rules are like water off a duck's back, he said. "Willo is an exception to just about every rule we have." Styf joked. What will be the fate of Fuhr’s fine, feathered, friends? Will they fly the coop? Will they one day be turned into duck I'orange? Will she begin a rent-a-duck business? No. said Fuhr. "Aide Cathy Mead lives in the country and has a stream." clucked Fuhr. “She'll take them." In the meantime, Fuhr is lending them out as overnight guests in the homes of her gaggle mates. "“ Sharon Goddard, shown with her attorney, John Hofman, will face murder charges. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Slightly more than two years after they were first released, Sharon Goddard and Richard Eckstein were bound over to Barry County Circuit Court to face charges that the two were part of the conspiracy to murder Goddard's husband. Three days of lengthy testimony ended late Wednesday afternoon when 56th District Court Judge Gary Holman ruled there was probable cause to believe Sharon Goddard, 35, and her former boyfriend, Richard Eckstein, 31, were involved in the conspiracy to murder Ricky Goddard. Right to Life plans potluck J by Shelly Sulser A Hastings man was cited for failure to yield Wednesday after he ran a red light and caused a collision that slightly injured a 73-year-old Hastings area woman and himself. James Beasley. 22. of 531 Mill St. was westbound on State Street at about 8:42 a.m. when witnesses said he proceeded through the intersection of North Broadway while the traf­ fic light was red. said police. A 1985 Lincoln driven by Vienna (Sue) St. Martin, who was traveling south through the intersection on North Broadway, struck Beasley's 1984 Bron­ co II on the driver's side, said police. Both were treated and released from Pen­ nock Hospital in Hastings. St. Martin, who was on her way to Pennock Hospital for back therapy when the accident occurred, said the Bronco hit her vehicle first. "1 was coming up North Broadway. The light was green and I was going through. This fella was coming from the east. Before I knew what happened, he hit me." she said. "He hit the front of my car." Continued on page 11 The two will be arraigned May 11 in circuit court on charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. During the preliminary exam, witnesses testified the pair sought to have Ricky Goddard, 32, of Dowling murdered so they could collect nearly $180,000 worth of life insurance in Ricky's name. Sharon discovered her husband's body in the kitchen of their home on Jan. 25. He had been shot with a shotgun through the back of the head. Continued on page 11 Debate on Sales at Fish Hatchery Continue Council disagrees on central dispatch proposal by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Controversy flaired at the Hastings City Council meeting Monday when council members locked homs over issues ranging from a proposal for central police dispatching to the question of concession sales at Fish Hatchery Park. Last year the city council granted permission to Hastings Chief of Police Daniel Furniss to study the possibility of combining city police dispatching with the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Such a move, which has yet to be approved by the council, was introduced as a means of saving money for both the city and county. But Second Ward Councilman Don Spencer told the council he heard a Hastings police dispatcher's voice on Friday broadcasting over a sheriff's department radio channel. Noting council has yet to give final approval to the program, Spencer objected to having city employees dispatching for the county. Furniss confirmed a city police dispatcher was at the sheriffs department on Friday. He said he's been sending city dispatchers to the sheriff's department a few hours a week for three to four months now to familiarize Injured driver cited after causing crash Aaron Moskalik, a senior at Hastings High School, was selected by the •‘American Academy of Achievement” to represent the city of Hastings at the 1988 “Salute to Excellence" weekend in Nashville, Tenn.. June 30 to July 2. Moskalik will share this weekend Nashville with other outstanding high school scholars from throughout the United States. The principal of each school made the nomination. Principal Steve Harbison was pleased to learn that Moskalik was selected for this honor by the academy. Moskalik is the son of James and Judy Moskalik of 4186 E. Center Rd.. Hastings. The Maple Valley Right to Life organization will hold a family potluck dinner at 7 p.m. Friday, April 29 at the Community Building in Nashville. A drawing for prizes, including a weekend get-away will be held. Interested people are invited to attend. Bring a dish to pass and table service. Rolls and beverages will be furnished. There’s No Ducking The Issue... It’s Secretary’s Week at Northeastern Driver arrested for drunken driving the passenger side Oldsmobile, Pratt said. A ducky surprise Is what Northeastern Elementary School secretary Willo Ejhr, left, got for Secretary's Day Wednesday when Ellarte Spindler, right, and her other co-workers gave her a pbu'ol live ducklings as a gift. Two Hastings residents escaped serious injury Wednesday at the corner of State Street and North Broadway when one of the subjects ran a stop light and collided with a vehicle crossing the intersection (Sanner photo) them with the county system in the event that the joint dispatching proposal is approved by council. Furniss said the dispatchers are giving him valuable suggestions that are helping him decide if such a combined operation is feasible. But Spencer said city employees should not be working with the sheriff's department until after council makes a final decision. "I don't think we should send our people down to the county until this thing is taken care of,” he said. Several council members said the council had agreed to study the possibility as a means of saving money for both the city and the county. "The reason we're doing it is to save money, Don," said Third Ward Councilman Gordon Fuhr. "The city doesn't have a lot of money, and we can use all the money we can ftt." Other council members said the first decision was only to investigate the joint dispatch concept "It seems as though it's mostly been discussion," said First Ward Councilman Ken Miller. “I don't think we ever really agreed on anything." But council members said the final area of debate between the city and county had been agreed upon and the remaining details to be solved were primarily administrative. "The county has agreed to the final stipulation," said Mayor Pro Tem David Jaspers, adding dial the county had agreed with the city to split the costs of the program in half. Spencer asked why this information hadn't been brought to his attention. Continued on page 11 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 28. 1988 Nashville driver gets year in jail for riders’ deaths by Jeff Kaczmarczyk The driver in a fiery crash in Nashville that left two dead last fall, was sentenced last week to one year in jail plus $4,000 in fines and court costs. Robert Oukrust, 23, was also ordered to perform over 500 hours of community service and to pay the funeral expenses of the two passengers killed in the accident. The Nov. 27 accident took the lives of Greg Bumford, 25, of Vermontville, and Sheila Allen, 15, of Nashville. A jury convicted the Vermontville resident of negligent homicide with a motor vehicle on March 23. At his trial, police testified Oukrust was driving 96 mph in a 25 mph zone when his truck left the road and struck a tree on Sherman Street in Nashville. The pickup truck fell onto its right side and burst into flames, trapping Allen inside the cab and pinning Bumford underneath. Bumford, of 484 1/2 E. Main St, died the next day in the burn treatment unit of Own your own beautiful one price or maximum price retail store. Apparel or Shoe. Top name brands - First quality merchandise that you can retail for 6.75 up to 19.99. MenWomen-Childrens. Nationally known brands, "Andrew Geller •Evan Picone ‘Liz Claiborne *9 West ‘Amalfi ‘Gloria Van­ derbilt ‘Camp Beverly Hills ‘Jordache ‘Lee •Levi ‘Zena ‘Organi­ cally Grown and many more. Your cash *'$" investment of $12,900.00 to $39,900.00 includes beginning inventory, training and fixtures. Call today for more information on this fast growing retail concept. South Jefferson STREET NEWS EVENTS 1. 2. Mark your calendars! Next Wednesday, May 4, be at Central Auditorium in Hastings for an informative program about substance abuse, the Just Say No Clubs and the help available locally in treating substance abuse. This program is for all ages and well worth your time. Thanks to all the kindergarten students for the drawings of their favorite thing about kindergarten. It was a toss up between the teachers and recess. Thanks also to the following Southeastern students, from Mr. Palmer’s class, for reciting the Gettysburg Address from our soapbox. Left to right, Cal Casey, Cameron Giles, Rachel Griffin, Bryan Moras and Holly Miller. The guy in back Is Mr. Warren, their driver. Prestige Fashions 1-800-247-9127 Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Allen, of 124 S. Main St., died Dec. 8 at Bronson. She had suffered burns on 70 percent of her body. Witnesses said Oukrust had been drinking steadily for nine hours prior to the early evening accident. A lab technician from Pennock Hospital testified Oukrust registered a blood alcohol level of .24 - more than twice the level at which a Michigan driver is considered legally drunk. Originally charged with the more serious offense of involuntary manslaughter, which carried a penalty of up to 15 years in prison, the jury found Oukrust guilty of the lesser offense of negligent homicide with a motor vehicle. That charge carried a maximum sentence of two years in prison. In handing down his sentence April 20, Barry County Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster said he believed the prosecution proved Oukrust guilty of the more serious offense. But the decision to find Oukrust innocent of the 15-year-felony charge belonged to the jury, he said. "There is no question that the cases, both of them, the jury could have found involuntary manslaughter." Shuster said. "I don't think I've ever seen a stronger case for involuntary manslaughter." "But the jury chose to find negligent homicide in both instances," he said. "The jury had to be given the choice. "I can assure you that if the jury had found Mr. Oukrust guilty of the involuntary manslaughter, we would be sending Mr. Oukrust to prison today," he said. "Maybe not for the maximum 10 to 15 years, but we might." Although the maximum possible sentence under the negligent homicide charge would be 16 to 24 months in prison, Shuster said he would not sentence Oukrust to prison because of the likelihood that he would be given an early release for good behavior because of overcrowded prison condidtions. "It would probably mean something considerably less in Michigan," he said. "It would probably mean six months; maybe four months." By sending Oukrust to county jail for the maximum one-year sentence, Shuster said the court could also sentence him to a five-year probationary period. Under terms of his sentence, Oukrust who has no prior record - will be prohibited from driving a vehicle or consuming alcohol for the duration of the probationary period. He was also ordered to perform 10 hours of community service per weekend for the next two years. Oukrust, who only has a lOth-grade education, was also directed to complete his high school diploma. Before adjourning the matter, Shuster told Oukrust if he violated any provision of his probation, he would be sent to prison to serve the second year of the maximum prison sentence. "You violate any of these provisions, you're going to be brought in here and you'll go to prison,” Shuster said. "You'll get credit for the first year, but we'll get two bites at you." On his own behalf, Oukrust said he was sorry for the deaths of Allen and Bumford. "I would just like to say it was an accident," he said. "I regret it, and it was all my fault." Oukrust also requested and was granted public assistance to employ a lawyer to pursue an appeal. Definition of alumni given by board People who attended Hastings High School, even though they did not graduate from Hastings, are still considered alumni, as was discussed at the last meeting of the Hastings Alumni Association Board. And anyone who attendee Hastings for any length of time is invited to attend the alumni banquet which will be held in the high school cafeteria June 11. Swiss steak dinner will be served at 7 p.m., with a social time preceding the meal. The 25th and 50th anniversary classes 1938 and 1963 - will be honored. A special invitation is extended to past or present teachers who are able to attend. They will also be honored. Tickets to the banquet will be available soon at several sites in Hastings, which will be listed later, or can be obtained from Elsie Sage, 904 W. Walnut in Hastings. Tickets must be purchased by June 5. Nominations for Alumnus of the Year are still being sought Short resumes for such nominees should be sent to Ron Miller at 1602 N. Broadway, Hastings. Many gradu- Continued on page 12 South uth Jefferson Street NeWfc Photo by Mike Smith Money from Home! Hospital offers a breast screening 3. Pennock I program during the month of May, at a reduc­ ed fee of $75.00 Call Pennock for details. Visit Bosley's on South Jefferson and get a free copy of our Breast Self-Examination Guide. Give Blood at the Barry County Red Cross Blood Bank at St. Ambrose in Delton, this Wednesday (April 27), from 1 until 6. Visit Bosley’s after you give and get a free Cone Zone or Country Pantry cone. 5. Secretary’s Week - April 24-30. If you can't give your secretary the week off, take him or her to lunch at the County Seat, Mexican Connexion or Little Brown Jug on South Jef­ ferson. An appropriate card can be found at Bosley’s Sentiment Shop and flowers can be ordered from Barlow's, Floral Designs or Hastings Flower shop. Forget at your own risk. ] 6. Tuesday s in May. The Hastings Elementary Schools present musical concerts at Central Auditorium, 7 P.M., on Mav 3,10,17 and 24. A different school each fight. Free. 7. Kiss Your Mate Day ■ April 28. Kiss your sweetheart when they least expect it on this day. Do It at Bosley's and get a Hershey kiss to make it even better. 8. Mother Goose Day ■ May 1. Recite a Mother Goose rhyme from our scapbox this week and get a $2.00 gift certificate. (All ages, Limit 10) 9. Stop by and welcome Barry County Real Estate to South Jefferson Street. They have located in the former While's Photography building and are ready to provide your real estate needs. 10. Check out the newly remodeled NAPA Auto Parts store in Downtown Hastings on North Jefferson Street. Great job! (Gift certificates are limited to one person per month and, unless otherwise staled, to those 18 or older.) ' AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Seniors win ‘night on the town’ Hastings seniors Lisa Clawson and Dan Phillips arc looking forward to a special time on Senior Prom night, thanks to a promotional event held by Village Squire of Hastings. The evening will start with the couple being picked up at their homes by a chauffeur driven stretch limousine from Noteworthy Limousines, and taken to The County Scat where they will use a gift certificate for dinner for two. given to them by the Village Squire. After they dine, they will be whisked away to the Hastings High School to attend the Senior Prom and after dancing the night away, will be chauffcured in style back to their homes. Clawson will be returned to her home in Dowling and Phillips will be chauffcured to his residence at Leach Lake. Phillips was the lucky winner of the promo­ tion after his name was selected in a drawing of all the seniors who rented a tuxedo for the prom from Village Squire in Hastings, said Bill Dreyer, co-owner of the business. Hastings Manufacturing, employee union maintain silence on recent contract talks by Kathleen Scott Hastings Manufacturing Co. officials and its union leaders are under a "gag order" to maintain silence about recent talks between the two sides. Company officials met last Thursday with the United Auto Workers Local 138 leaders and revealed the uecision made by the com­ pany's board of directors regarding the future of the company. But neither side will reveal information, nor do they know what the next step is. The 11-member board, made up of eight people within the company and three "out­ siders." had previously met and decided on future actions. "Both sides agreed it was in the best in­ terest of negotiations not to air the outcome of the meeting,” said Monty "Joe" Bennett, vice president of employee relations. Bennett said that he feels "we have a responsibility to the community” in letting the public know the status of the negotiations, but said he was following the joint agreement. The two sides have been working toward a contact settlement since Jan. 5. The last con­ tract ran out Feb. I, and employees have been working on a day-to-day basis since the con­ tract's termination. Neither Bennett nor Patrick Loftus. Union president, know what will happen next. "We’ve given them our final proposal and they can do with it what they want," said Ben­ nett. “They have the same options as before." As far as the future of the company, Bennett said “We’re just going to continue with what’s best for the company..." Hasting. Manufacturing's Phase 111 plan, which would be the transferral of at least 150 jobs to the company's Yankton. S.D. plant, is continuing as planned, although Bennett said the specifics, such as (he date of those transfers, have not been determined. REPORT OF CONDITION Consolidating domestic and foreign subsidiaries of the National Bank of Hastings in the State of Michigan, at the close of business on March 31, 1988. Published in response to coll mode by Comptroller of the Currency, under title 12, United States Code, Section 161. Charter Number 13857 Comptroller of the Currency Seventh District. THOUSANDS Or DOLLARS STATEMENT OF WSOUWCS » LIABILITIES — ASSETS — ‘ , Cash and balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin Interest-bearing balances Securities Federal funds sold............................................................................................................................ Securities purchased under agreements to resell Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases, net of unearned income......................................... LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve................................................................................................ Loans and leases.net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve........................................... Assets held In trading accounts Premises and fixed assets (ncluding capitalized leases)—............................................................ Other real estate owned Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies Customers'liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding Intangible assets Other assets.............................................................................................................................................. Total assets.................................................................................................................................................... Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) Total assets and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j)-..................................................... 13,088 122 none 2,587 600/ 11,772 2,100 none i I ! I 12,966 none 950 none none none none 526 31,501 none 31,501 — LIABILITIES — ' Little Bucky celebrates the Invention Con­ vention (April 30) by having a sale this week. Many people think that the Buck invented low prices and you will see why when you shop our weekly Reminder Ad. Mother’s Day is a week from thi. . ioay and now is the time to shop our Ser ..nent Shop selection of cares for Mom We now have Jobst Knee Hi Support Stock­ ings for women in our Home Health Care center. At $2.00 each, you can afford to buy more than one pair of earrings from our new display. Shop our new Timex Watch display featur­ ing the latest styles at our everyday, 20% off, price. Getting a sneak preview of the lifestyles of the rich and famous which they will experience for a few hours, Lisa Clawson and Dan Phillips (second and third from left) receive a gift certificate from Bill Dreyer (right) and meet their chauffeur for the evening, Lorrie Casarez. Home Equity Loans are available at NBH Yes, money from home (your home) can be obtain­ ed, if you have an amount paid on your property that will be comparable to the project for which you want to borrow. Come see us when you have an idea you think is worth pursuing. j Deposits: In domestic officesL Noninterest-bearing Interestbearing.. Federal funds purchased. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury. .. Other borrowed money Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases. Bank's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding Notes and debentures subordinated to depositsOther liabilities Total liabilities Limited-life preferred stock 27,896 5,808 22,088 none none none none none none none 195 28,091 none - EQUITY CAPITAL — Perpetual preferred stock Common stock......................................................................................................... Surplus....................................................................................................................... Undivided profits and capital reserves.............................................................. Total equity capital Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S C. 18230) Total equity capital and losses deferred pursuant to 12 US.C. 1823(j) Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, equity capital, and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) none 450 500 2,460 3,410 none 3,410 31,501 QUOTE: "Never argue with people who buy ink by the gallon." — Tommy Lasorda ATIONAL Member FDIC OSLEY^i ■LPHRRRRCY SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - MS-142* Bo*ley'* West State at Broadway AST1NGS All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 We, the undersigned directors, attest to the correct­ ness of this statement of resources and liabilities. We declare that it has been examined by us, and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the instructions and is true and correct. Jack E. Echtinaw David C. Wren Robert W. Sherwood I, Marian K. Wurm, Vice President and Cashier of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Condition is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Marian K. Wurm April 22. 1988 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 28. 1988 — Page 3 Middleville woman remains hospitalized from accident Hastings family to begin rebuilding their home A Middleville woman remains in serious condition Wednesday following a two-vehicle accident Monday morning that totalled both vehicles. Bonnie L. White, 39, of 5901 Johnson Rd., was taken to Pennock Hospital and later transfered by helicopter to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids where she was treated for broken legs, a fractured pelvis and other injuries. Barry County Sheriffs Deputy David Oakland said White was driving northbound at 7:07 a.m. on Whitneyville Road north of Parmalee Road in Thomapple Township when the accident took place. As White emerged from a sharp curve in the road, she crossed the center line, Oakland said. Immediately oncoming in the opposite lane heading south was Frank Eakins, of 8924 Ellis, Alto. The left front ends of the two pickup trucks struck head-on, Oakland said. Middleville fireman were called to use the Jaws of Life to open up White's 1980 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A young Hastings couple who saw their home destroyed by fire on New Year’s Day will soon begin building a new house on the same location. The Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals last week gave permission to Bruce and WendyCase to build a new house on the site of their former residence. Since the 125-year-old Case residence was built at 915 E. Railroad St., the area has been zoned for industrial development. But because much of East Railroad Street is occupied by residential dwellings and because the Cases' property is too small for industrial use. the zoning board voted unanimounsly to grant a variance to the Cases to rebuild their home at the same location. The two-story wood house was destroyed by fire that escaped from a basement wood­ burning stove on the night of Jan. 1. Together with their two-year-old son, Caleb, the Cases escaped unharmed from their home after they were awakened by a fire alarm close to 11 p.m. But Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris declared the building to be a total loss after firemen from Hastings and Nashville fought (he blaze for four hours. Afterwards, the outer shell remained, but most of the interior of the home and virtually all of the Cases' belongings were destroyed in the blaze. At the time. Case was a part-time employee at Flcxfab in Hastings and did not have in­ surance on the house, which suffered damage estimated at $24,000. During the April 19 meeting. Bruce Case (old the board that the house he had been pur­ chasing from a relative was beyond repair. But he wanted permission to tear the te­ rr ainder down and start over. "It's all gutted on the inside, and the floor is rusted.” he said. "It's a nice site. If you get it cleared enough you can sec back to the river.” Because the East Railroad Street area is zoned for industrial use. Case's first request to rebuild was denied by city Building Inspec­ tor Walter Kiehler. Despite the fact that the block is now zoned for industrial use. most of the cast side of the street is now occupied by homes dating from before the zoning restriction was set in place. Board members approved the variance in part because of a lack of industrial interest in the site at present. •‘There are other residential units in the area," said City Planner Larry Nix, of Williams and Works in Grand Rapids. "There aren’t industries lined up to use the property.” Because the 13-acre parcel owned by Case is on a flood plane. Nix said a developer would need to purchase several adjoining pro­ perties to use the area for industrial purposes. "There's actually very little area there for industry to locate,” Nix said. "They would have to buy two or three lots and build upland to locate there." Kiehler told Case he could build on the ex­ act same foundation or move to a new location on the property so long as the house's founda­ tion was one foot above the flood plane and other building codes were met. “They might have to bring in some dirt, but it would be possible to do that,” Kiehler said. Case presented to the board a preliminary design calling for a one-story house without a basement. The estimated price tag is $10,000, he said. Destroyed by fire on New Year’s Day, this house located on East Railroad Street in Hastings will be tom down soon to make way for a new home. Though the area has been zoned for industrial use, the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals last week granted a variance for Bruce and Wendy Case to build a new home on the property. (Banner file photo). After the meeting. Case said he hopes to begin new construction as soon as possible. "We'll probably be beginning it real quick.” he said. "Probably as soon as possi­ ble. We have no definite dates, but within a couple months easily." The Cases, who have been living with parents since the fire, said they’re anxious to get on with their new home. "The first step will be knocking down what's there," he said. Accused drug dealers arraigned by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Two brothers believed by police to be long­ time drug dealers in Barry County were ar­ raigned in circuit court Tuesday on several drug related offenses. Howard P. Wymer. 28. and Timothy R. Wymer. 23. were arrested Feb. 26 following a onc-month undercover operation conducted by the Barry County ShcrifTs Department and Michigan State Police. Police used a Hastings man arrested last October I on drug charges to make four mari­ juana purchases from Timothy Wymer. As part of the process, known as a "con­ trolled buy," Duane Shcllenbargcr was sear­ ched by police, given a concealed microphone, provided with money and sent to purchase marijuana from Timothy Wymer. Meanwhile, police kept both Shcllcnbarger and the Timothy Wymer house, located at 8198 S. Bedford Rd., under surveillance. Immediately after making the pureliases. the plan called for Shellenbarger to turn the marijuana over to waiting police officers. After making several controlled buys, law­ enforcement officials raided the homes of Timothy and Howard Wymer simultaneously on Feb. 26. Police recovered a small amount of mari­ juana from one home and a "substantial quan­ tity" from the other home. Also recovered was a shotgun and documents that police said were records of drug transactions. At the Wymer's joint preliminary exam in 56th District Court last week. Shellenbarger testified he made four purchases in February ranging frr m a quarter ounce to a half pound from Timothy Wymer. Street value of the purchases totaled over $2,000, police said. Shellenbarger. who cooperated with police in exchange for dismissal of one of his two pending court cases for selling marijuana. Burglar pleads guilty to break-in of Rutland home A Grand Rapids man with three previous felony convictions pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court last week to breaking into a Rutland Township home in March. Harold G. Hampshire, 33, pleaded guilty April 20 to the charge of breaking and entering in exchange for the prosecutor’s agreement not to charge him as a thin or fourth offender. But Hampshire, of 1860 Strafford St., pleaded guilty to a second offender charge on top of the breaking and entering offense, which could net him up to 22 1/2 years in a state prison. Hampshire told the court he drove to the 5900 block of Upton Road on March 31 and stopped at a house there. He knocked on the door, found no one home, entered the garage and began removing tools and loading them in his van. He then kicked in a door and entered the home, he told the court Hampshire said he had picked up a VCR when he noticed a lady coming up toward the house. The woman, whose son and daughter-in-law owned the house, confronted him, but he escaped in his van, Hampshire said. But the woman memorized his license plate, which led to his arrest five days later, he said. Bond was cancelled, and sentencing was set for May 25 before Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming. In other court business: A Delton man who violated a term of his probation by failing to report for his monthly meetings with his probation officer was sentenced last week to another 16 days in jail plus $150 in court costs. James T. Snead Jr., 19, of Lakeside Dr., was sentenced in 1986 to three years probation after pleading guilty to one count of breaking and entering without breaking. In circuit court April 20, Judge Richard M. Shuster credited Snead with fulfilling his 200 hours of community service. But he warned Snead that he would have to follow his probation requirements to the letter. "Part of the reason you got into this predicament is you haven’t adheared to the regulations of society," Shuster said. "You've done a good job of staying out of trouble, and you've done a good job with the community service, but you sloughed this one off." Shuster granted work release for Snead while completing his jail time. “We have hopes for you," Shuster said. "We have a greater failure rate than we do success, and when we fail, we send them to prison and warehouse them. "But it's up to you which camp you fall in," he said. A Delton man charged with drunken driving, third offense, and driving with a suspended license, second offense, pleaded guilty April 18 to the drunken driving offense. In exchange for the guilty plea, the suspended license charge will be dismissed for David A. Huffman, of 4175 S. Shore Dr. Huffman, 25, was arrested by Michigan State Police in July 1987 while driving in Barry Township. Sentencing was set for May 4, and bond was cancelled. The drunken driving charge carries a prison sentence of not less than one year nor more than five years, and a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $5,000. The driver's license is also automatically revoked. A 17-year-old Middleville resident pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of attempted breaking and entering. Jeffrey L. Wilson, of 610 S. Whitmore Rd., had been scheduled to go to trial April 18, but he agreed to plead guilty to the lesser charge of attempted breaking and entering as part of a plea-bargain arrangment with the prosecutor. Wilson was arrested in January and charged with breaking into a home in the 2500 block of Woodschool Road in Irving Township. Sentencing was set for May 4. A Nashville man accused of selling 120 cassette tapes belonging to another person pleaded guilty April 18 to a charge of conspiracy to commit larceny by conversion. Geoffrey C. Heinsen, 18, of 520 Washington St, will be sentenced May 18 on that charge. He was originally charged with larceny by conversion, a five-year felony offense. But Continued on page 12 testified that he went to Timothy’s house each time to purchase marijuana. But if Timothy didn’t have enough at his house, he would go to his brother Howard’s house at 5028 S. Bed­ ford Rd. for more. But on one occasion. Shellenbarger said, he visited Timothy at Howard's home. During that visit. Shellenbarger said he saw a Urge quantity of marijuana stuffed between three to four studs in a wall that had been partially opened up. Shcllcnbarger said Timothy told him there was about 40 pounds of marijuana hidden in the wall. Detective Sgt. Ron Neil of the Michigan State Police Post in Wayland said Shellcnbargcr and his vehicle were searched each time before making the purchases. Money provided to Shellenbarger. which had been photocopied by police, was found at Timothy’s house from each of the four pur­ chases made by Shellenbarger. Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott of the Barry County Sheriffs Department testified that on two occasions during the time Shellenbarger was at Timothy’s house, he witnessed a vehi­ cle pull up to Howard’s home, remain for a LETTERS from our readers.... Reader urges higher pay for FBI agents To the editor: As a concerned citizen 1 was shocked to have recently learned that several F.B.I. agents resigned from their positions in the state of New York - the number is staggering. This is happening in more than one state. Gar­ bage collectors in the state of New York make more money than F.B.I. Agents. It seems to me to be an appaling situation when you consider the fact that Bureau agents arc asked to tackle and solve our most sen­ sitive and difficult law enforcement problems whether it be bank robberies or domestic or international terrorism. The disparity of pay in comparison to police officers with only a high school education around the country is very surprising. Salaries for patrolmen fresh out of the training academy arc approximately equal or exceed that of F.B.I. agents. Agents are required to have a B.A. degree plus three years ex­ perience. During the 75 year history of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, special agents have never petitioned Congress to increase finan­ cial consideration for the special agent position. Agents in our large cities are not able to maintain a adequate standard of living, conse­ quently. many are leaving. We the American people have been served well by these dedicated men and women to provide us with a safe environment in which to live to say nothing of the security to our country they provide to insure that we con­ tinue to enjoy the freedoms we so often take for granted. We must carry a strong message to Con­ gress that these agents must be compensated properly. Show you care by writing to your con­ gressman and ask to support H.R. 1076 which will give financial relief, and ask that a com­ prehensive salary package be studied and enacted Send a copy of your letter to: Gary Acker­ man. Chairman of the Civil Service Compen­ sation & Employee Benefits Sub-Committee. 1725 Longworth House Office Building. Washington. D.C. 20515. Connie K. Geiger Hastings few minutes, and leave again in the direction of Timothy's house. DeMott said the marijuana recovered by Shellenbarger tested positive and was stored at the sheriffs department. In the Feb. 26 raid on the Wymer homes, police recovered a sawed-off shotgun lying on the floor of Howard’s bedroom. Also in that room, police found a large bag of marijuana in a clothes hamper and a set of scales sitting on a desk. Police also found a large bag of marijuana inside a blue nylon bag sitting in the furnace room of the home. In the living room, police found a small baggie of marijuana and records that police believe are of drug transactions. From Timothy Wymer’s house, police recovered a small amount of marijuana and money paid by Shellenbarger to Timothy for the four purchases. Timothy Wymer faces five counts of delivery of marijuana, each punshable by up to four years in jail and/or $2,000 in fines. He also was arraigned on a sixth count of con­ spiracy to possess marijuana. That charge car­ ries a maximum penalty of four years and/or $10,000. Howard Wymer was arraigned on one count of dclivry of marijuana and one count of conspiracy to possess marijuana. He was also charged with possession of a short-barreled shotgun — a five-year or $2,500 offense — and with possesion of a firearm during a felony. Sentencing for the felony firearm charge mandates a two-year term preceding any term of imprisonment imposed for the accompany­ ing felony conviction. The Wymers remain free on $10,000 10-percent bonds. Shcllcnbarger, who also cooperated with police in one other undercover drug operation in February, was scheduled to be sentenced this week on charges of selling marijuana in May 1987 to an undercover police officer. Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Friday through Sunday Lower Peninsula Mostly cloudy Friday with a chance of showers. Partly cloudy Saturday and Sunday. Highs in the lower 50s to lower 60s. Lows in the 30s. Upper Peninsula Mostly cloudy Friday with a chance of showers. Fair Saturday and Sunday. Highs in the upper 40s to upper 50s. Lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s. The Hastings Datsun pickup truck before she could be taken to Pennock Hospital by Middleville Ambulance. Oakland said one of White’s legs was broken in five places. Eakins, who was slightly hurt in the accident, was treated and released Monday from Pennock Hospital. Both were alone and wearing seatbelts, Oakland said. He added White’s belt probably saved her life. Because of the curve in the road, Oakland said, the two drivers did not see each other until it was too late to avoid impact. Little more than eight feet of skid marks were left in the road before impact, he said. Both vehicles were totally destroyed in the accident, he said. Oakland said speeding is not believed to Fave been a factor in the accident, but he said White’s vehicle was about two feet over the center line. He said she would receive a citation for driving left of center. Law Day set, May 6 in Hastings Some noteworthy resident of Barry County will receive the Liberty Bell Award May 6 as part of the annual Law Day celebration organized by the Barry County Bar Association. But the name of the recipient will not be disclosed until the actual presentation, said Bob Byington, bar association vice president and Law Day Committee member. The association defines any recipient of the Liberty Bell Award as "a person who has rendered outstanding community service and has contributed to the American ideal of self­ governance under the rule of law." Even the recipient docs not know that he or she will recieve the award, said Byington. He explained that in the past, local attorneys had to be creative in getting the winners to Barry County Circuit Court for the ceremonies. Some have even received summons or sub­ poenas to appear in court, he said. The family also plays a discreet part in get­ ting the Liberty Beller to court, he said. "(The winners) have an inkling, I think, when they walk through the door and see family and friends in the court room." said Byington. This year’s presentation will be at 11 a.m. with Judge Richard Shuster presiding. Communities across the state and country are celebrating Law Day in the next couple weeks. PUBLIC OPINION: Do you think concession vendors should sell products at the park? Wayne Pierce George Converse Kathy Waller Elberta Harmon Recently, several vendors have approached the Hastings City Council seeking permission to sell concessions at Fish Hatchery Park, Councilmembers have disagreed over the proposal, but have approved a provision to allow non-profit groups to display Items for sale at the park. Do you think the council should also allow commercial concession vending at Fish Hatchery Park? Tom Rosenberg Don Haywood Jr., Hastings: "I don't see any major problem with it I think it would be nice if they would have a trial period, maybe a year, to see how it goes." George Converse, Prairieville Township: "I don't know. It might be a good idea, and it might not be a good idea. I guess if the dispensing of trash in the right places (were followed), it would be all right" Wayne Pierce, Hastings: ”1 don’t think I would be opposed to it. I guess it would depend on what they're vending." Elberta Harmon, Hastings: "I think they should allow it There’s a lot of kids down there playing sports, and they should be able to know they can get something to drink." Kathy Waller, Hastings: "I like the image the park has now. With concessions, the park would become commercial and lose its nice cultural image. The entire park scheme they have now would change. Tom Rosenberg, Hastings: "I think they should (permit vending). It ain't going to hurt anything. I don't think it'll hurt anybody. Besides, you can make a living out of it." Banner ------------------------------------ r Send form P.S. 3579 to P O. Box tJ (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michiaan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 17 - Thursday. April 28,1988 Subscription Rates: S13.00 per year in Barry County: $15.00 per year in adjoining counties; and $16.50 per year elsewhere. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 28. 1988 Cody Richard Bush Clarence E. Barnes Helen I. Cheeseman MIDDLEVILLE - Clarence E. Barnes, 70, of Middleville, died Tuesday, April 19, 1988 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Barnes was born on May 9, 1917 in Huron County, New London Township, Ohio, the son of Henry and Madge (Anderson) Barnes. He attended school in Galion, Ohio. He was married to Joanne R. Blank on July 4, 1942. He was employed at Bradford and White Corporation in Supervision and retired in 1977. He also served as a veteran of World War II in the United States Army. Mr. Barnes is survived by his wife, Joanne; his children, Barbara and Donald Brower of Spring Lake, Bev Muller of Middleville, Robert and Connie Barnes of Hastings, Ronald and Pamela Barnes of Hastings, 10 grandchil­ dren; four great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Jones of Hemet, Calif.; his step-mother, Mrs. Esther Barnes of Milan, Ohio; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, April 22, at Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville, with the Rev. Gil Boersma officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emphysema Association. NASHVILLE - Helen I. Cheeseman, 83. of 8560 Barryville Rd., Nashville passed away Saturday, April 23, 1988 at the Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Chceseman was born on November 14, 1904 in Assyria Township, the daughter of Charles A. and Grace (Norman) Stanton. She attended Stevens and Dunhan Schools. She was married to Clyde W. Cheeseman on Febru­ ary 12, 1924. She was former treasurer of Union Cemet­ ery, a past member of the Farm Bureau and Maple Leaf Grange, former member of the Ladies Aid of Evangelical United Bretheran Church. Mrs. Cheeseman is survived by two sons, George and John of Nashville; one daughter, Mrs. Sheldon (Phyllis) Harrison of Bellevue; two brothers, Sidney of Nashville and Rufus of Dowling; one sister, Anabelle Wolff of Hast­ ings; ten grandchildren; 12 great granchildren; seveeral nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband Charles on April 9, 1977, one brother and one sister. Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 1988 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. James Sherman officiating. Burial was at Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the chairity of one’s choice. BATTLE CREEK - Cody Richard Bush, 19 days old, of Battle Creek, darling infant son of Karl and Vickie Bush passed away Sunday, April 24, 1988 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Cody is survived by his parents; one sister, Kery Lynn; grandmothers, Mrs. Verna Bush of Battle Creek and Mrs. Patricia Welch of River­ dale; his great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Glen (Ila) Stroup of Riverdale; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services were held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 at the Hooker Cemetery, Wayland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bronson Methodist Hospital Neo-Natal Inten­ sive Care Unit Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home. Elmer B.Sandeen ROTHSCHILD - Elmer B. Sandeen, 73, of 306 W. Military Rd., Rothschild, died Thurs­ day, April 7, 1988, at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born May 22,1914, in Hastings, the son of Herman and Anna Sandeen. He was married to Myrtle Mittelstadt on April 27, 1956, in Angola, Indiana. Mr. Sandeen was a regional representative with the State Medical Society, retiring in 1970. He served in the Army in WWII and was a member in the Army Band. He was also a member of the American Association of Retired Persons, American Legion and Elks Lodge #248. Mr. Sandeen is survived by his wife, Myrtle; one son, James, of Indianapolis, Indiana; one brother, Henry Sandeen, of Hastings; two grandchildren, Bodine and Bamby. He was preceded in death by two sisters. Funeral service were held April 11, 1988 at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Rothschild, with Rev. Earl P. Zimmerman officiating. Arrangements were made by the Hayden Funeral Home. ‘ Rev. Edward F. Rhoades DOWLING - Rev. Edward F. Rhoades, 98, of 302 Sunset Drive, Bristol Lake, Dowling, Michigan, passed away at 10:30 a.m. Thurs­ day, April 21, 1988 at the Thomapple Manor. Rev. Rhoades was born on July 8, 1889 in Kunkle, Ohio, the son of William and Susan (Eberly) Rhoades. He was raised in Ohio and attended school there. He was married to LuLu Fisher in 1914 and she died in 1918. On January 9, 1919 he married Alice Ridgeway and she died in July 1987. Rev. Rhoades came to Cloverdale in 1925 from West Unity, Ohio. He worked as an inter­ iordecorator for W.K. Kellogg athis Gull Lake Estate until 1927. He then began pastoring at the South Maple Grove Church. He was licensed to preach in 1929 and ordained in May 1948. He served churches at North Maple Grove, Scottsville, Gladwin, Chesaning and Evart, returning to Maple Grove in 1958. He continued to pastor into his 90’s. In the spring of 1986 he was honored by the West Michigan Conference of United Methodists as the oldest pastor in the conference. He was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church. Rev. Rhoades is survived by sons, Ford Rhoades of Bryan, OH, Dr. Paul Rhoades of Gladwin, Dr. Von Rhoades of Smithfield, N. Carolina; daughters, Bernice Conklin and Naomi Watson of Dowling, Ruth Ann King of Bellevue; 11 grandchildren; nine great grand­ children; three great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his wives, LuLu and Alice; a son Edgar Rhoades; three sisters; and four brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 23, 1988 at the Nashville United Methodist Church with Rev. Lynn Wagner, Rev. Lawrence Taylor and Rev. Steve Reid officiat­ ing. Burial was at the Union Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Commission on Aging. Gettysburg Address gets recited "Fourscore and seven years ago.. ." began five Southeastern fifth graders as they recited the Gettysburg Address atop the soapbox at Bosley's Pharmacy in Hastings. The youngsters - (from left) Rachel Griffin, Brian Moras. Cam Giles, Cal Casey and Holly Miller ■ along with all the students in Robert Palmer's fifth grade class had to recite the famous oration. These live scored 100 percent on their oral test, and Palmer suggested to people at the pharmacy that the youngsters get a chance to sland on the soapbox. Bosley's accepted and the students each received a $2 gift certificate for themselves and collectively earned a $30 donation from the pharmacy to the CK&S Depot Committee, represented here by Mike Hook. Edwin B. Jacobson KSTM) SERVICES HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise G R ACE LUTHERAN Gathering 7 p.m. CHURCH. 239 E. North St. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 945 9414 Sunday. May I ■ «:45 1330 N. Broadwav. Rev. David D. Church School. 10:00 Worship Garrett. Phone ’ 948-2229 Par­ 4:00 Thomapple Manor Service. sonage. 945-3195 Church. Where 6: 00 Youth Group. Thursday. a Christian experience make: you a April 28 - 1:00 Ruth Circle. 4:15 member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Children's Choir. 7:30 Sr. Choir. School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Ser­ Saturday. April 30 9:30 Conf vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; Tuesday . May 3 • 9 30 Worldwat- 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. chcrs. 4:00 Acolyte Training. 7:00 Caregiving. Wednesday. May 4 - HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ 9: 30 Family Class. 7:30 YG Prac­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. tice. 7:00 Sarah Circle. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm. Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Comer of Broadway and Center, in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule. Adult Choir. 9 p.m. Church School and Adult Education. 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist. 10.30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday. 7.15 a.m. Thursday . 7 p.m. Call for informa­ tion ahsiut youth choir. Bible Study. youth group and other activities. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School, 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed Sun­ day . May 1-9:30 and 11 00 Morn­ ing Worship Service. Nursery pro­ vided. Broadcast at 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM 9:30 Church School Classes for all ages. 10: 30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room. 5:30 Junior High Youth meet al Church. Monday . May 2 • 8:30 a.m. Hastings Area Ministerial Assn. 9:30 Circle 1. at the home of Kathryn Ferris. I :(X) Circle 4. in the Lounge. 1:30 Cir­ cle 3. at the home of Agnes Smith. 7: 30 Circle 5. al Hidden Valley Community Bldg. 7:30 Circle 6. at tlie home of Barbara Standage 7:30 Chancel Choir practice Thursday. May 5 - 9:30 Circle 2. in the Lounge. 5:15 Scho'-’ship Committee meeting Friday. May 6 • 9:30 May Fcllwoship Day. sponsored by Church Women United, here. 6:30 to 9:30 Junior High Fellowship Dance-Memorial Hall CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Lcitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day. 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Averuc. Hastings, Ml 49058 Nornv:i Herron. Minister, telephone ((.16) 945-2938 office: 948-4201 hoi.-.c. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45. classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:00 (Elcm. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB club for boys, The Church Page is Paid tor by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMAP” Compisle Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hasting, and loke Odsiso COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 44.30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFTELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banficld Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day. 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. .309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barrett. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Scrvces: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. Hanover. Hastings. Leonard Davis, Pastor. Ph. 948-2256 or 945-9429. Sun­ day: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship II a.m.. Youth 5 p.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m. Nursery for all services. Wednes­ day: CYC 6:45 p.m.. prayer and Bible study 7 p.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 9454995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m Evening Worship. 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Hastings — Nashville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED at Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS AAember F 0 I .C. 1952 N Broadway • Hastings ■’Prescr.pl.ons" • 110 S. Jellerson • 9*5 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan .________________—____________ _______________________ z by Elaine Gilbert The overall equalized value of real and per­ sonal property in Barry County climbed 6.9 percent over last year. Equalization Director Barbara Moss told the county board Tuesday. Moss said for the first time in the county’s history the equalized valuation is more than “W-billion.” Commissioners adopted the 1988 equaliza­ tion report, totaling $505,931,373 in real and personal property. Last year, the county SEV (stale equalized valuation) was $473,472,004. The largest overall increase was in Yankee Springs Township with a total equalized value of $54,799,633. up from $44,100,081 last year. Yankee Springs Township recently hired a Michigan Heart Association. firm to conduct a complete reappraisal of the Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral., township's residential class, and the higher Home of Hastings. - CITY OF HASTINGS — LEAD PUBLIC NOTICE Sampling by the Michigan Department of Public Health has confirmed the presence of lead in drinking water from certain piping systems where the water was remained stagnant for a period of time. Levels in excess of the cur­ rent drinking water standard (50 parts per billion) have been detected. Laboratory testing has shown that the prin­ cipal sources of lead are lead piping and lead based solders and fluxes used to join copper piping. Based on these results and those from other studies, the Michigan Department of Labor, Bureau of Construction Codes and the Michigan Department of Public Health have supported legislation which prohibits the use of lead based solders and fluxes in potable water piping systems. The plumb­ ing industry and homeowners who may construct potable drinking water piping systems must no longer use lead based solders and fluxes for joining copper piping. Other solder materials or joining methods are available and must be used. Lead piping has not been allowed for new in­ stallations for about the last ten years. Building copper piping water systems constructed to date likely contain lead based solder and flux. Water is the universal solvent and even relatively stable water when stagnant for a period of even a lew hours in contact with lead solder and flux can result in a signifi­ cant concentration of lead in the water. The health depart­ ment is recommending that those piping systems in which the water has remained stagnant overnight or for longer periods be flushed for several minutes prior to using the water for drinking or cooking purposes. This typically has been found to satisfactorily reduce the level of lead and other metals that may concentrate in the water within the building's piping system. Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. SLunday School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a m,; Evening Service al 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. “Part of the purpose of this notice is to inform you of the potential adverse health effects of lead. This is being done even though your water may not be in violation of the cur­ rent standard. Delton Area DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. 12145 Doster Rd . Pastor Res. Ken Hartgennk. Phone 6644811 Sunday morning worship *>.30 a.rr. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6.30 p m. Nashville Area ST. CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Lt.m Pohl. Pastor A missu»" of St Rose Catholic Chruch. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9;30 a.m Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Res Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Banficld Sunday School 9 a.m . Banficld Worship 9:30 a.m Country Chapel Sunday School 9: 30; Country Chapel Worship 10: 30. equalized vaulation was the result. Moss said in a telephone conversation. Overall in the county, "there were fewer factors than last year.** she said. "I think it was a real good year.” Countywide averages showed increases in all classes of property, with residential values climbing 8.2 percent; commercial. 7.6 per­ cent; agricultural. 1.7 percent; timber-cutover (woods that will be harvested). 0.6 percent; and developmental. 1.1 percent. Moss said. The 1988 value of real property in the coun­ ty totals $470,610,799 and personal property. $35,308,849. A breakdown by townships of real and per­ sonal property values shows Assyria at $14,096,264. up from last year’s $13,809,226; Baltimore. $15,578,808. up from $15,037,090; Barry. $34,336,853. up from $28,578,879; Carlton. $18,024,826. up from $17,030,046; Castleton. $21,497,500. up from $20,472,876; Hastings Township. $22,246,112. up from $21,631,554; Hope. $27,056,785. up from 26.454.960; Irving. $16,499,390, up from $15,182,839; Johnstown. $29,019,994, up from $28,515,143; Maple Grove. $12,405,723, down from $12,571,575; Orangeville. $31,264,982, up from $28,805,016; Prairieville, $41,185,281. up from $38,034,987; Rutland. $30,014,437. up from $28,589,240; Thornapple. $51,720,385. up from $48,631,776; Woodland. $19.(40.300. up from $18,813,100; and the city of Hastings, $69,564,100, up from $67,205,715. Hosts for exchange students sought CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER BOSLEY PHARMACY County’s equalized value exceeds 1A-billion "The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets drinking water standards and has determined that lead is a health concern at certain levels of exposure. There is currently a standard of 0.050 parts per million (ppm). Based on new health information. EPA is likely to lower this standard significantly. Insurance lor your Lite. Home. Business and Car WREN FUNERAL HOMES HASTINGS - Edwin B. Jacobson, 82, of 249 E. North St., Hastings, died Monday, April 25, 1988 at Hastings Provincial House. Mr. Jacobson was bom November 1,1905 in Minnesota, the son of Iver and Olina (Elvestrom) Jacobson. He was raised in Minnesota and attended schools there and went on to attend the University of Minnesota. He was employed as a design engineer all his working life, primarily in Minnesota and Grand Rapids, where he worked for the Jervis Corporation. He retired in 1974. He came io Hastings in February 1987. Mr. Jacobson is survived by two sons, Philip Jacobson of Battle Creek and James Jacobson of Grandville; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Lenora Brantz of Seattle, Washington and Alice Laughery of Oklahoma. There will be no funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made lo the The Youth Exchange Ser­ vice (YES) is providing golden opportunities for families to savor a brand newworld filled with the spirit of adventure by hosting an inter­ national high school student. Sharing a year with an intercultural son or daughter is ac­ tually an exchange of in­ valuable insight to the dif­ ferences in the world's cultures. Plus, host families — NOTICE — DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS ...invites interested insurance agents to pick up insurance specifications for: Building & Contents Comprehensive General Liability Comprehensive Excess Liability Crime Coverage Boilers Commercial Auto Workers Compensation to submit bids according to those specifications. Bids must be submitted by 4:00 o'clock on June People wno may have concerns about the concentration of lead from their building or household piping are advis­ ed to contact a reputable private laboratory for a water analysis. Others who may have specific concerns relative to any possible health eflects are urged to contact their physician. For more information about this matter, please contac’ your water department at 945 2468. RETIREE WILL PAY ... ...$325 monthly. $3,900 year, for board and room. Two meals daily with a clean while family. Don't smoke, drink or use dope. No Dr. medication. Prefer lake, river or rural area. No police record. Make sketch where you live please. Please reply to ... Ad no. 236 c/o Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 • POSITION OPENING • Volunteer Coordinator Pennock Hospital seeking an individual to coordinate volunteer activities. Clerical ex­ perience preferred, must work and com­ municate well with people. Sufficient pre­ vious experience in community or health care volunteer work preferred. This posi­ tion is part-time, 4 hours daily, MondayFriday. Interested individuals should reply to ... Human Resources Department Pennock Hospital, 1009 W. Green Hastings, Ml 49058 iedei 27, 1988, in the Superintendent's Office. "EPA and others are concerned about lead in drinking water. Too much lead in the human body can cause serious damage to the brain, kidneys, nervous system and red blood cells. The greatest risk, even with short-term exposure, is to young children and pregnant women. “Lead levels in your drinking waler are likely to be highest: ...if your home or water system has lead pipes, or ...if your home has copper pipes with lead solder, and — if the home is less than five years old. or — if you have soft or acidic water, or — if waler sits in the pipes for several hours." Besides lead in water from certain piping systems, there are other exposure pathways to lead including: air - from industrial discharges, automobile exhaust food • from airborne deposition of lead on crops and lead solder seams in some food containers nonfood items - lead based pamt. dirt, solder, or any object containing lead It should be noted that the major source of lead exposure and lead poisoning in the United States is due to children consuming lead based paint chips. can deduct $50 per month that one of these youngsters lives in a home. All YES par­ ticipants are covered by firstrate accidcntal/medical in­ surance and they bring their own pocket money. By­ hosting a cultural exchange student, families are helping to build a bridge of peace bet­ ween world nations. The adventure begins by phoning the Youth Exchange Service toll-free at I-8OO-848-2I21. Raise Extra Cash...with a Banner Classified ...advertising the things you no longer need! Call us at... 948-8051 • MS/DOS tfS/DOS |r Compatible H Software t • Software • Paper • Cables • Printers MWH/HX SSL® w 501 West State Street Hastings. Mi. 49058 ___________ Dinscelwr Phone 616-948-4637 Fax 616- 948-9636 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 28. 1988 — Page 5 Legal Notices mortgage sale State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING Friends to observe Coats to observe 50th wedding anniversary 50th wedding anniversary Hinton-Kearney announce engagement Anthonys to observe 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Barney (Violet) Hinton and Mr. and Mrs. Roy (Jacqueline) Kearney arc pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their children. April Christine, to Cameron Asher Kearney. April is a 1985 graduate of Hastings, a 1988 graduate of Kellogg Community College with an associate of arts degree and is currently at­ tending Western Michigan University, marjoring in elementary education. Cameron is a 1981 graduate of Hastings High, attended Kellogg Community College and will graduate in December from Western Michigan University with a bachelor of business administration in marketing. He is employed by the U.S. Post OfGcc in Battle Creek. A May 14 wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. (Audry Coffman) Anthony were married March 7. 1938, in Marshall. They will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a reception at F.O.P. Fort Custer, Battle Creek on April 30. at 4 p.m. Their five children are hosting the party. They arc Mr. and Mrs. William Anthony. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kalkowski, Mr. and Mrs. John Spaulding, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dobney. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Anthony. Mr. Anthony is retired from Eaton Corp, and Mrs. Anthony is retired from Federal Mogel. They have 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Wesley and Dorothy Friend of 5315 Coats Grove Rd.. Hastings, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, April 30. Wesley and the former Dorothy Wccht were united in marriage April 30, 1938. at St. Maty's in Detroit. They moved to a farm near Dowling in the late 1940s and to their current address in 1952. Wesley worked for and retired from Eaton Corporation in Battle Creek. Both were very active in 4-H in the 1940s and 1950s. Wesley was one of the builders of the 4-H pool at Algonquin Lake. Dorothy was active in (he St. Rose guilds and served as president in the late 1950s. The couple have two children. Wesley E. Friend of Woodland and Dorothy Kelley of Freeport. They have six grandchildren and two great-granchildrcn. Because of extended illness an open house is not planned. The family will be gathering for a luncheon at the County Scat Lounge. Friends are asked to send cards and flowers to help them celebrate this day. The children of Max and Grace Coats would like to honor their parents on their 50th wedding anniversary. Max Coats and Grace Hart were married on April 30. 1938, in East Lansing. After being in Arizona for the winter, they are now at home and would enjoy a call or card on their special day. Their address is 1685 Boulder Dr.. Hastings. File No. 88-19935-NC In the motter of Jesse Leigh Lyons. Social Security Number 369-02-2202. TAKE NOTICE On Thursday. May 12. 19)8 ot 4:00 p.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shew Judge ol Probate, a hearing will bo held on the petition for change of name of Jesse Leigh Lyons to Jesse Ray­ mond Lyons. The change of the name is not sought for fraudulent or evil intent. April 22. 1988 Barbora M. Lyons Joseph R. Lyons 833 W. Bond Hastings. Ml 616-945-5379 (4/28) Synopsis of the REGULAR MEETING OF THE Rutland Charter Township April 6. 1988 Approved minutes March 2nd. meeting. Ordinance to regulate and control the construc­ tion. installation, extension, service connection, and operation of public sewer mains, and public sower service within the Charter Township of Rutland was rood into the minutes by Supervisor Edwards. Ordinance to be published and brought before the Board at the May meeting. All reports received and placed on file. Proper heating of voting room discussed also small hot water heater. Approval to purchase new typewriter for office use given. Vouchers approved for payment, totaling $16,021.18. Phyllis Fuller. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor (4/28) ' WORLD YMCA kPAY-APRIL 27 Default has occurred in the condit ons of a mor­ tgage made by Randall A Hordin ond Ciena J Hardin, husband ond wife Mortgagors, to Waterfic’d Mortgage Company, Incorporated, an Indiana Corporation. Mortgagee. 333 Eas- Washington Blvd Fort Wayne Indiana, doted .uno 15. 1984 and recorded Juno 22. 1984. with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Liber 259 of Pcge 768. which was subsequently assigned by assignment to Federal Home Loon Mortgage Corporation. Ill East Wacker Drive Suite 1515 Chicago. IL 60601, dated August 7, 1984. and recorded August 8. 1964, with the Borry County Register of Deeds in liber 260 at Page 549 By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mor­ tgage due ond payable forthwith. At the date of this notice ’here is claimed to be due lor principal ond interest on said mortgage the sum of Forty Nine Thousand. One Hundred Sixty Three ond 55/100 Dollars ($49,163.55). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or ony part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made ond provided ond Io pay said amount with interest as provided in said mor­ tgage. and oil legal costs charges, and expenses, including attorney's foes allowed by law. said mor­ tgage will bo foreclosed by sale of ‘he mortgaged premises at public vendue tc the highest bidder al the Borry County Courthouse, the p ace of holding the Circuit Court within the County ol Borry City of Hostings. Michigan, on Thursday. Moy 26. 1988. of 2:00 in the afternoon local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104. Public Acts of 1971, (MSA27A3240(3) ) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the foreclosure sale. The premises covered by said mortgage is situated in the City of Nashville. County of Barry. State of Michigan, ond more fully described as: That part of the West one half ol -he North East one quarter of Section 15. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, described as follows: Commencing at a point of the North line of sold Section 15. Beginning at the point of the Northwest corner of the East one Square acre of said West one half of the Northeast one Quarter; thence South 317.25 feet, thence West 137.05 feel, thence North 317.25 feet, thence East 137.05 feet, to the place of beginning. Dated: April 21. 1988 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Carportoion. Mortgagee James W. Batchelor (P-25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Attorneys for Mortgagee 200 Monroe. NW - Suite 555 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (5/12) Outmans to observe 50th wedding anniversary Kauffmans to observe 50th wedding anniversary A golden anniversary will be celebrated on Saturday. May 7. by Frank and Marguerite Kauffman of Alto. In honor of the occasion, an open house will be field from 2-5 p.m. at the Alto Calvary Grace Brethren Church. Pratt Lake and 84th Street, S.E. near Logan Lake. The children of the Kauffmans are Hillis and Janet Kauffman of Forrest City, Ariz. Murray Kauffman. Bill and Virginia Smith. Inez and the late Thomas W. Kauffman, all of Alto. The couple has three grandchildren. Love and friendship are cherished gifts. They request no other. Banks to observe 25th wedding anniversary Frick-Haines announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Harold Banks. 11597 Spring Point. Plainwell, will be honored at an open house Saturday, May 7. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Orangeville Baptist Church. The occasion will mark the couple's 25th wedding anniversary. Harold Banks and Leona Luttrell were married May 4. 1963, in the Fennville Methodist Church. Mrs. Bank.*, has one son, Richard Luttrell of Ashland. Ohio. Also two granddaughters and two great grandsons. Mr. Banks retired from Rockwell International and Mrs. Banks is a retired cosmetologist. The pleasure of our friends requested. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Frick of Hastings arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Ronnie Anne, to Peter J. Haines, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merle L. Haines also of Hastings. Ronnie and Peter are both graduates of Hastings High School and are each persuing bachelor's degrees at Western Michigan University. Peter is majoring in biology with a secondary education curriculum and will graduate in December, after completion of his student teaching. Ronnie will graduate the following April with a statistics major and finance minor. A July 29, 1989. wedding is being planned with services at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. Gilbert and Wilma Outman of 7920 Baseline Rd.. Battle Creek will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday. May 8. from 2-5 p.m. at their home. Hosting the party are their children Janet and Mrs. Richard (Donna) Haun of Battle Creek. Gilbert Outman and the former Wilma . Trubey were married on May 8. 1938, in La Grange, Ind. Gilbert was employed at Oliver Farm Equipment for 20 years until it's closing. He retired from Hastings Manufacturing in 1981 after 17 years. He and Wilma owned and operated Baseline Aquarium for 10 years. They were known on the citizen band radio as Papa and Mama Angelfish. Wilma is a homemaker. They have two grandsons, Daniel and his wife Jackie of Muskegon, and Douglas of Bat­ tle Creek and one great-grandson, Daniel, of Muskegon who will be a year old May 16. 3 ways to save on John Deere Tractors WEEK APRIL 24-30 REBATE model T*ke ■ ““ you great daroents tn l»eu of other finance options $400__________ 750 $450__________ 850 $500 900HC & 950 _________ ________ $550__________ 1050____________________ Offer good only for ne* John Deere gear drive tractors 650. 750. 850.900HC. 950 and 1050 models financing subject to approved credit Offer expires May 31. 1988 Z*" Put new life in your shaverhove it tuned up, cleaned up, and sharpened. Fac­ tory trained repairmen will thoroughly deon, oil, check and adjust your shaver to keep it running in top condi­ tion. Bring transformer for BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES Schondelmayers to observe 50th anniversary The children of Milo (Mike) and Dorothy Schondelmayer would like to invite family and friends to an open house in honor of their parents' 50th anniversary on Sunday. May 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 209 W. Green St., Hastings. The family requests no gifts please. $8.95 ■------------------------------------------- — $350__________ 650 Tuned - Overhauled Same Day Service! Downtown Hastings Served 11 to 3 Fixed rate S*----- W Financing 0rgetupto$550back Have Your florelco'- Remington JCPenney Mrs. Elizabeth Nevins and Mr. and Mrs. Reg Dunnigan, of Hastings, are pleased to an­ nounce the marriage of her daughter. Mary Elizabeth, to their son. Mark Steven. They were married on April 8 at Cocoa Beach. Fla. Sunday, May 8 CLINIC HOURS: 10:00 «.n>. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 ajn. to 4:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. SPECIAL CLEAN-OIL ADJUST needed. Nevins-Dunnigan announce engagement Mother’s Day Wednesday, April 27 thru Saturday, April 30 recharable shavers. ‘Parts and sharpening extra if AMERICAN HOME SHAVER CLINIC Give her the special treat­ ment she deserves on her special day. Mom deserves the best and we will have an excellent buffet sure to please her! ’This will be the last Sunday Brunch until October 2. c r. Thank you for sharing your Sundays with us. The following are the most popular videocassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1988. Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. "Start Up With Jane Fonda" (Lorimar) 2."Lady and the Tramp” (Disney) 3."Callanetics” (MCA) 4. "Jane Fonda's Low Impact Aerobic Workout" (Lorimar) 5."Jane Fonda’s New Workout” (Lorimar) 6.”An American Tail” (MCA) 7. "Pink Floyd: The Wall" (MGM-UA) 8. "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" (Paramount) 9. "Sleeping Beauty" (Disney) 10. "Dirty Dancing" (Vestron) 11. "Beverly Hills Cop" (Paramount) 12. "Kathy Smith’s Body Basics" (JCI) 13. "Kathy Smith's Starting Workout” (Fox Hills) 14. "Beverly Hills Cop 11" (Paramount) 15. ”The Sound of Music” (CBS-Fox) 16. ”Mary Poppins" (Disney) 17. "Jane Fonda's Easy Going Workout" (Lorimar) 18. "Pinocchio" (Disney) 19. 'Top Gun" (Paramount) 20."The Cure in Orange" (Elektra) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS 1. "Stakeout" (Touchstone) 2. "Beverly Hills Cop II" (Paramount) 3. "The Princess Bride" (Nelson) 4."Diny Dancing" (Vestron) 5."The Lost Boys" (Warner) 6. "The Living Daylights" (CBS-Fox) 7. "NoWayOui" (HBO) 8. "Robocop" (Orion) 9. "The Big Easy" (HBO) 10. 'Innerspace" (Warner) 11. "Platoon" (HBO) 12. "Hamburger Hill" (Vestron) 13. "Maid to Order" (IVE) 14. ”Hellraiser" (New World) 15. "Spaceballs" (MGM/UA) 16. "Predator” (CBS-Fox) 17. "Surrender” (Cannon) 18. "Flowers in the Attic” (New World) 19. ”La Samba” (RCA-Columbia) 20. The Hidden" (Media) ' ------- —■' Friedo Karcher to celebrate 85th birthday Reservations Suggested & GOOD SPIRITS 948-4042 128 S. Jefferson Downtown Hastings Friedo Karcher will be celebrate her 85th birthday April 30. Her family would like to honor her with a card shower on this special occasion. Her address is 652 Eagle Pt. Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 Music Center 130 W. State St., Downtown Hastings FREE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE Use our Convenient Court Street Entrance �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 28, 1988 into that. I've heard that sleep disorder* can cause bed-wetting, also allergies and emo­ tional problems. Barry County Marriage Licenses John Koval. Jr. 40. of Wayland and Patricia Young. 24 of Wayland. David Keller. 23 of Nashville and Christine Moore, 24 of Middleville. Toribio Estrada. 27 of L. •yrencc and Wen<lv Adriunson. 21 nf Delton. Steven Grendys. 22 of Hastings and Marcie Uldriks. 25 of Hastings. Patrick Smith. 35 of Hastings and Diane S/ewczyk. 30 of Hastings. Karl Golnak. 39 of Hastings and Suzanne Matzen. 29 of Hastings. I am hoping some honest, well-educated physician will read my letter and respond. I'm sure that there are many people in the same boat. Please help us all. I am----- Drowing in Buffalo. Dear Buffalo: You did the right thing when you took your children to a doctor (I hope a urologist) so that a medical problem could be ruled out. Have you looked into the wet-alarm bed sheet? If not. 1 suggest that you do. According to my readers, they have proven highly effec­ tive. Meanwhile, it is admirable that you arc patient and nonjudgmental. This is very im­ portant. Many mothers could learn from you. Ann Landers Cool water, a hug, and cookie NEW SATURDAY HOURS To better serve you, we are expanding our hours to include Saturday Service. Starting Saturday, May 7,1988 we will be open 9:00 a.m. ’til Noon Walk away Mom tames kid Drive thru Services and Full Lobby Services Loan Officer Available bear Ann Landers: When our son was 3 he learned that he could get almost anything he wanted by throwing a tantrum in a public place. "Johnny" would lie down, kick up a storm, bang his head on the floor, throw himself around like a trout in a net and scream his head off. Of course everyone in the place had to come over and sec what has happening. It was terribly embarrassing, and I gave in so he would quiet down. One day this happened in the toy depart­ ment of a large store. A friend of mine hap­ pened to be here. After the performance she said to me. "Johnny certainly knows how to outsmart you. It’s a shame. When he gets older he’s going to manipulate you like a pup­ pet on a siring." I asked her for an alternative. She said. "Just walk away and act as if you don't know him. He’ll stop when he sees that his plan isn't working." I took her advice the very next time. That tantrum was in a supermarket. Regular Hours: Weekdays 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Fridays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. — AT OUR HASTINGS OFFICE ONLY — I 1 /V | 1 I KT“Moving into a new era JL a iTLlO JL 11N vJT of people serving people." Savings &LOAN Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924 Dear Ann Landers: When I read the letter from Frustrated Soldier my heart went out to that fellow, because I also have a son who us­ ed to throw terrible tantrums and I. too. fell helpless. Last summer I hit on a simple and effective way to deal with the problem. I'd like to share it with your readers. When the tantrum starts, fill the sink with cool (not cold) water and lead the child to the washroom. Place his or her hands in the water and wash down his face with a damp cloth. Say in a quiet voice. "Slow down. Take it easy." In a matter of minutes the child will calm down and you will be able to reason with him. He may still be angry, but give him a hug and maybe a cookie. He will then snap right out of it. -- P.G. in Alberta. Canada. Dear Alberta: Thank you for suggesting a gentle solution. I received hundreds of letters from parents who suggested throwing a glass of cold waler in the child's face. (Even some pediatricians offer this as a "sure cure.") The next letter is yet another approach that I like. 201 E. State St. Hastings, Ml (616) 945-9561 Make a Hit with Mom! Incredible Savings Flexsteel Recliners A? Rocker-Recliners Pamper Mom with her perfect personal chair, a Flexsteel recliner. Sale prices now on a selectlori ot.tabftes and styles, one that’s sure to be her favorite. She'll love the outstanding Flaxsteel. comfort, style, and quality. Frames of solid, kiln-dried hardwood, double-dowelled and comer-blocked. Both the reclining mechanism and the unique Flexsteel seat spring carry lifetime warranties. Also available as rocker or swivel-rocking recliners. !49900 $29960 $449°° To my surprise it worked. Johnny had only one tantrum after that. When he saw he could no longer control me. he didn't try it again. -• Raleigh. N.C.. Mother Dear Mother: Thank you for giving us the benefit of your experience. Although a great many people wrote to say the shock of a glass (or pan or bucket) of water snapped the child out of the tantrum. 1 prefer the gentler approach. Ann delends counselors Dear Ann Landers: I wish you would quit telling your readers to get counseling whenever you can't come up with a solution to a problem. Our forebears, the pioneers who built America, faced problems that were 100 times tougher than the ones we face today. They solved them with self-reliance and plain oldfashioned work. Leaning on counselors in­ stead of taking control of their lives keeps people weak and dependent. Wake up. Miss. Jim Dear Jim: You're another one who yells. "Pull yourself up by your bootstraps!" to people who have no boots. Also, my friend, those pioneers faced totally different pro­ blems than we face today. Counseling gives folks the chance to ex­ press themselves without fear of being judg­ ed. It helps them to sec the problem from another point of view. And it gives them hope. 1 believe that sending people for outside help is the best thing I do. Bed-watters mom seeks help Dear Ann lenders: May I say a word to "Near Sacramento." the mother of the 8-year-old-girl who wet her pants? Please have mercy on that child. I am a mother who suffers with two welters who should have stopped long ago. I have a 12-ycar-old wetter and a 7-year-old who wets her pants every time she laughs. I have com­ passion for my children because I suffered with the same humiliating problem. Thank God. 1 have no memory of an angry mother. By high school. I learned how to beat the problem. I taught myself not to laugh. I put my children through the embarrass­ ment of being examined by doctors. I've lost faith in the medical profession, but I won’t go Parent-sponsored graduation party plans now underway The parents of Students in the Hastings class of 1988 arc well on their way to organiz­ ing the annual "After Graduation Party" This party begins shortly after graduation ceremonies and lasts all night. Students arc bussed to an undisclosed location and arc relumed the following morning. Parents of graduating seniors organized this party three years ago to provide a safe place and a good time for the graduating students on their special night. Funds arc needed to help defray the cost of this undertaking. Anyone wishing to make a contribution may do so by making a check out to P.H.H.S.S and sending it to Senior Party, c/o Wade Nitz. 482 Lakeside Drive. Hastings. Ml 49058. Teenagers get free ride Dear Ann Landers: I saw this article in the Muncie (Indiana) Star. I hope you think it's good enough to run in your column. The author asked that the name be withheld. -- A Daily Reader. Dear Daily: I liked the essay and called my friend Bill Spurgeon at the Muncie Star for permission to run it in my column. He said. "With pleasure.” So here it is with my thanks. Bill. Free Ride Attention Teenagers! If you think you have it bad at home with parents, here is something to think about. You have: Free food, free telephone, free electricity, free laundry, free water, free sewage, free TV. free money, free snacks, pop. etc., free shampoo, soap, and other personal items, free car. free car insurance and free gas. And to pay for all of this free stuff, all you The Woodland Fire Department has an­ nounced its tornado procedures for the year. When Barrj' County has a tornado warning, meaning that conditions arc ideal for tor­ nadoes. the Woodland Fire Department will sound a solid three-minute blast on the sirens. They will take one fire engine one mile south of Woodland village and one fire engine one mile east so that if a tornado hits. Woodland cannot lose more than one engine as could happen if they were all in the station. Also, if a tornado hits in the west or south, an engine is already manned and in the area. If a tornado hits north or cast, the engines are already manned and on the road and can be gotten to those areas faster than from a cold start in the station. No “all clear” will be sounded, as this signal has caused some confusion in the past. Some people thought it was a second tornado signal and feared that one had then been sighted in the area. For follow-up information after the three-minute blast, people should turn on a radio. The Woodland Fire Department will be tak­ ing orders for 2 Vi, five and ten pound rcchargable Tire extinguishers in the next few weeks. These will be ABC dry chemical ex­ tinguishers. If anyone in the Woodland fire district wishes to take advantage of volume buying of fire extinguishers, they can call Rick Bump at 367-4633 or Jim Wickham at 367-4191. A message can also be left at the post office for Wickham, also. The Woodland fire department also has a few smoke detectors on hand which they will sell at cost to anyone who does not have them in their home or place or business. The fire department encourages everyone in Woodland fire district to own and use fire ex­ tinguishers and smoke alarms. This week is "White Cane Week" in Woodland, and Woodland Lion members will be in front of the bank and on the street selling White cane emblems Friday and Saturday for Lions Club official blind charities and pro­ jects. Look for the Lions and get "caned." George Spcas, pastor of Kilpatrick United Brethren Church, spent three days in Toledo last week where he attended a Fuller Seminar for leadership. 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Susan flew out of Detroit Sunday to return to Boston. She plans to return to Woodland in August to attend the wedding of her brother, Douglas Flessner. Several Woodland area churches arc plann­ ing mother-daughter banquets in the next few weeks. The first banquet will be at Zion Lutheran Church at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 2. This will be a potluck dinner and those at­ tending should bnng table service and food to pass. Kilpatrick United Brethren's mother­ daughter banquet will be the evening of May 4. Table service and meat will be supplied. Lakewood United Methodist Church will hold its mother-daughter banquet on May 5 at 6:30 p.m. The Woodland United Methodist Church's banquet will be the evening of May 6. The last banquet of the Mother's Day season will be at W'oodgrove BrethrenChristian Parish in Coats Grove on May 11. This meal will be prepared and catered by the men of the church, and the women will only have to come and enjoy the evening. All of these banquets will include a program. Barbara Schondelmeyer, librarian at the Hastings Public library, spake briefly at the Woodland Commission on Aging nutrition site Wednesday noon. First, the Woodland librarian told the senior citizens about the Woodland library and its facilities and then Schondelmeyer outlined what was additional­ ly available in Hastings. She explained that senior citizens do not have to buy out-of­ district cards each year, but can be given user cards upon proof of age. Helga Ellison served those present at the nutritional site on Wednesday elegant homemade cake and ice cream in honor of her birthday which was the next day. “My husband has a lot more I energy since he I lost 27 pounds,” I say’s Virginia _ Young. ”1 le was so enthusiastic about Diet » ■ — ... ■ Wrx’WWE 4 husband. Center, I joined umi »<.««« too and lost 31 pounds. "Now we both feel good about ourselves. We're on the go all the time. “Were going to sail all summer and ski all winter." 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Hie factory had been erected in 1889 and was one of the first manufacturing plants built in Hastings. Some people living in Hastings to­ day can still fiddly remember the old wool hoot and how it changed Hastings from an agricultural center to a manufacturing town. Today, cities arc aggressively seeking new businesses with the incubator concept, or the idea of several companies sharing the space and costs in one large building. Hastings was apparently 100 years in advance of the times. This article is the second in a series of three on the Hastings Wool Boot Company. A year after the Hastings Wool Boot Co. announced that it was producing 60 percent of all boots manufactured in the United States, the building caught fire. On July 28. 1898, Hastings Wool IfcxH Co. had a fire, and this is the account of what happened. "Saturday evening as Supt. Barnett was making a trip through the wool bool factory , previous to starting up for the evening run. he discovered a small blaze on a beam over the brick wall partition between the treeing room and the finishing room. In this section of the factory, there is a large hot air fan, and the rapid revolution of this quickly spread flames all over the ceiling of the room. “Before the engine was shut down that part of the building was a sheet of flames. Near at hand were two sections of 'hose, of 50 feet each, and through these, streams of water were quickly turned on. and soon the fire was (thought to be) apparently under control. “Later on. the flames crept through into the hot air shaft and up through the roof by means of the suction fans, making the fighting of the fire more difficult to those not experienced with the factory. In the dry kiln were several hundred cases of boots on the drying racks and these were drenched with water. After fighting for over an hour it was finally ex­ tinguished... The fire originated from a short circuit in the electric light wires... For four months, the factory has been running night and day. and orders have been secured to practially guarantee a steady run through the remainder of the year, and shut down, even for a day or two. at this time, will put some great demands upon the institution, is deeply regretted by all..’’ "The second fire was a small one. the ac­ count was given in the April 28. 1904. Banner: “Sometime or other, someone left a car­ tridge in his or her old clothes, a.id after a scries of inspections the clothes found their way to the wool boot factory. Yesterday mor­ ning when the big machines in the shoddy room began their daily grind, there was a loud report and shoddy began to fly in all direc­ tions. The employees thought there was an ex­ plosion and all proceeded to get out of harm's way. which was perfectly natural. “All at once, fire and smoke commenced to belch forth and soon there was a nice start towards a “hot time”. The fire alarm w'as sounded but the fire was soon put outAvithout any loss. The shoddy room is separated from the rest of the factory, by heavy brick walls, and is fire proof comparatively. There is an arrangement by means of which live steam may be turned on to put out fire, but it was im­ possible yesterday to turn on the stream on ac­ count of the heat and flames.” “A third fire. Dec. 10, 1914. did the most damage and the account is as follows: “Yesterday afternoon, fire broke out back of a “picker” on the fourth floor of the wool boot factory, at the west end of the factory. "Great clouds of dense black smoke were soon pouring out of the windows, and many who arrived at the scene thought sure that »*■ big factors' was doomed, tBurning • .m would make very dense black some.) “An alarm was sent in. the weird .axes of the five whistles being supplemented by the wool boot factory whistle. The firemen did valiant work. Though not equipped with pro­ per utensils for fighting fires on "fourth stories.” they made the very best of what they had. and went at it like veterans. Ladders were run up windows on the flames, which were subdued after a couple of hours of hard fighting... As the Banner closes its forms Wednesday afternoon we cannot give any fur­ ther details of the fire.” The next wees a more detailed account in three articles appeared: "Working in rebuilding the burned portions of the Hastings Wool Boot Co. mill lias been progressing day and night since the blaze on Wednesday. The ruins were still smoking when a gang of workmen began clearing away the debris and rebuilding tl.e burned portions. On the day after the fire, the fourth and fifth floors of the plant were disconnected and work went on in the factory as if nothing had happened... The damage from the water is considerable and the shafting was so weaken­ ed that it had to be taken down and replaced. It was found after the fire that only one of the big picking machines had been seriously in­ jured..." In a related article was this: “All three of the men injured during the fire at the wool boot factory are recovering. When George Hotchkiss, one of the oldest workers, found his retreat cut off, he clung to a window ledge and dropped before the fireman could assist him. Here a life-net would have been very useful. Mr. Hotchkiss sustained two broken ribs and internal injuries. While escap­ ing from the fire, Alfred Darling, who has worked for years in the factory, slipped and fell headlong down stairs, badly injuring his head. While attempting to assist the firemen in hauling a hose up a ladder, J. Clyde Sporkin. of Grand Rapids, fell from the top of the lad­ der and broke one of his arms. “Owing to the suddenness of the fire, the men and women employed in the institution had to make a very hurried exit and it is for­ tunate that no more were injured.” "The work of the members of the Hastings firemen at the wool boot factory fire on Wednesday has been highly commended. The men worked in union and all of their moves counted in the subduing of the flames. They brought into action five streams of water, which were subjected to high pressure from the pumping station. The new equipment pro­ ved to be of wonderful value in their work...” A welcome home to Florence Fetterman who accompanied her brother and wife, the Charles Matterns of Grund Rapids, to Texas where they spent about four months al Las Frcsnos. near Brownsville. The weather at times was not good and they had rain traveling both ways. They stopped several places on route to visit relatives. La Verne Middaugh will soon be leaving to return to his home at Sierra Vista. Ariz.. alter visiting his father. Harlan Middaugh Sr., and other relatives and friends. Roland and Iris Reid have returned from their winter at Sierra Vista. The old antique railroad depot is now on its resting place as is the foundation on Emer­ son Street between Lake Manor and the Emer­ son apartments. The local Shade families received word of death of a niece and cousin Helen Stevenson of Columbus. Ohio, and also a cousin Dean Baxter, soft of the late Ruth and Guy Baxter of Greenville. Ohio. Some of the older residents of the Woodland area may remember some of the Ohio and Illinois relatives visiting in Michigan. No one was able to make the trip to attend services. The four sisters Sherrie Wacha of Sunfield-Karolyn Staltet of Clarksville, Letha Reese and Linda Irvin, met at the home of their mother, Mildred Shade, en­ joyed lunch with her as well as celebrating Sherrie birthday Wednesday. Verna Mitchell of Lake Odessa, owner and operator of the Dairy Queen, is celebrating 31 years in the business. She and her husband. Forrest, moved hcic from Lans­ ing and served ice cream until they extended the business to serving grill items. Both are active in community projects and Verna says she is not ready to retire and spends usually six hours or more at the business every day. Ruth Daly is home from her trip to Florida, and with her daughter and granddaughter at Union Lake near Pontiac. A new resident at Lake Manor is Mardie Edwins, moving from her farm home on Vclte Rd. A grandson is taking over her rural home. Ralph and Priscilla Keeler Jr. have moved from their home on Tischer Road to Vclte Road to a home and apartments which face Eaton Highway as they will rent the apart­ ments and mobile home. They have rented their home on Tischer Road. Robert and Sharon Walker of the Shaw Air Force Base at Ft. Sumpter. S.C.. an­ nounce the birth of John Allen at the hospital there. The baby weighed six pounds, four ounces, and joins a two-year-old brother. Drew Robert. Michael and Linda Carter of Vermont­ ville were Friday visitors of Harold and Letha Reese and spoke of plans for Michelle’s open house and graduation. Rev. John and Cathy Doud. Jackson have announced the birth of their daughter. Emily Elizabeth, who weighed eight pounds, one ounce. The Douds were former local residents when he was pastor at the Congregational Church. Kristi Graham, a student at Lakewood High School was prize w inner of the Lake Odessa VFW Post and Auxiliary writing con;st •"Voice of Democracy”. She was honored at the awards banquet recently held at the VFW Post in new Lathrop. Her essay was •'America’s Liberty. Our Heritage.” Besides attending with her family were members of the Lake Odessa VFW and Auxiliary Achsah Blocbowiak. president; Gen Hoppough, Betty Hines. Rose and Jim Hickey. The Lake Odessa FFA of Lakewood High School recently held their spring awards ban­ quet and the new 1988-89 president is Stacy Darling replacing out-going president Dennis Cunningham. Local residents who have recently been transferred to Thomapple Manor near Hastings include Lottie Hough who had been at Emerson Apartments in Lake Odessa and Vcriic McDonald, who had been at the Fry Home. Viola Henry and Alice Archer who were just transferred to Thornapple Manor died their early this week. Alice had been at a nurs­ ing home near Clarksville, and Viola had been living at Lake Manor in Lake Odessa. Lonnie and Anita Ackley and family have sold their home at Eagle Point, Jordan Lake, and arc now residing in a home they purchas­ ed with small acreage on Needmore Road near Charlotte. Just before her death. Alice Archer learn­ ed of a new great-granddaughter, Danielle Nicole, born to Frances and Brian Foster of Ohio. Grandparents are Lorraine and Joe Nimo also residents of Ohio. Ruth Peterman has returned home after a trip to Troy where she spent Easter with her daughter and family. Ray and Ann Strecker, and son Dennis. The oldest grand­ son was unable to come home as he now lives and works in San Francisco. Grandson Dennis is at home and is attending Wayne State University and is working part time at a museum nearby. While in Troy. Ruth and her daughter, Ann, visited a former resident Cecil Perin, at the Oakland Care Center in Royal Oak and found her improved but unable to walk. She lives in a wheel chair and bed. Her daughter Virginia lives in Troy. 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The 3200 relay team of Chris Patten. Brad Bennett. Archie Wood and Marc Lester won (9:34) as did the 800 relay team of Allen Slocum. Brian Mclean. Pete Hauschild and Mike Brown (1:34.6) and the 400 meter team of Brian Wolfcnbarger. Scott Teske. Slocum, and Hauschild (46.0). Heading lhe firsts in the individual running events was Lester, who won the 1600 (4:51) and 800 (2:07). Other firsts were picked off by Wolfcnbargcr in the 100 meters (11.6). Mike Brown in the 400 (52.4) and Archie Wood in the 3200(10:57). Hastings also fared well in the field events, headed by Jim Lenz. Lenz, who teamed with Hauschild to win the event in last Saturday's Hastings Relays with a jump of 12-feet. went 12-5 to set a new school record against Lakeview. David Clouse won the high jump (5-8) while Tom Schumway won the long jump (17-6). ■ Hastings’ girls had nine firsts in the meet headed by two from Angie Hall, who took the 300 meter low hurdles (53.1) and lhe 100 meter high hurdles 17.7). Other tirsts were recorded by Evy Vargaz in the l(X) (13.6) anc Katie Peterson in the 400 (1:03.9). The Saxons also dominated the relay events, w inning four times. The 3200 team of Heidi Herron. Sara Sweetland. Timmi Wat­ son and Tracy Heath won (10:37.3) as did Herron. Heath. Hare and Vargaz in the 800 (1:53.7). the 400 team of Vargaz. Hare, Laurie Kensington and Schneider (53.9) and the 1600 meter relay team of Herron. Peter­ son. Heath and Hare (4:30.8). Hastings’ Paul Hare goes over the bar during Tuesday's high lump com­ petition against Lakeview. [ Sports ] Saxon golfers sweep St. Philip, Caledonia; 2nd in league match Hastings won a pair of golf matches last week, defeating St. Philip 243-274 and Caledonia 238-272. Against Caledonia, Nancy Vitale led Hastings with a 56. Janelle Hoekstra fired a 60. Bobbi Joe Nelson a 60, Kerry Begg a 62. and Jackie Longstreet a 64. Against St. Philip. Vitale again led Hastings with a meet-best 55. Jennifer Chase shot a 57, Longstreet and Hoekstra 66s. Hastinga also took, second in Tuesday's first Twin Valley jamboree at the Marshall Coun­ try Club. Sturgis' 215 edged out Hastings by nine strokes. Vitale's 48 was Hastings' top score. Hoekstra shot a 57. Chase a 59. Longstreet a 60 and Begg a 71. Track dedicated Hastings’ Chris Patten hands the baton to teammate Brad Bennett during the two-mlle relay. The new track and tennis facility at Johnson Field was dedicated last Saturday at the 51st Hastings Relays. Representatives from Hastings business and industry, school board and superintendent’s office, athletic department and members of the track and tennis committee took part in the 10-minute dedication. Pictured are (left to right) committe members Georgia Robinson and Sue Oom, Hastings Board of Education President Ann Ainslie, Larry Baum of Hastings Reinforced Plastics and Hastings Athletic Director Bill Karpinski. Vos’ three-hitter stops unbeaten Lakeview squad, 5-2 Sophomore Tom Vos. making only his se­ cond varsity start, fired a three-hitter as Hastings upset previously unbeaten Lakeview 5-2 Tuesday. Vos had a shutout through five innings before Lakeview touched him for single runs in the sixth and seventh. He wound up walk­ ing seven while striking out two. Vos was backed up by four outstanding defensive plays in going the distance. Second baseman Paul Roy and shortstop Gary Parker made diving stops of hits while left fielder Mark Atkinson snubbed another rally when he made a fine running catch of a sinking liner and then threw to first to double off a runner and end the fifth inning. The fourth play came in the seventh with runners on first and second, one out. and Lakeview’s cleanup hitter at the plate. He smashed a ball to Saxon thirdbaseman Lee Nichols, who stepped on third and threw to first to nip the runner and end the game. Saxon coach Jeff Simpson said the win keeps Hastings in the Twin Valley title pic­ ture. Hasting is now 8-3 overall and 2-1 in the league. The loss was Lakeview's first in seven games. "It was our best bailgame of the year,” he said. "This the type of ball we arc capable of playing. We really improved over the weekend (at the Grand Ledge Invitational)." Hastings jumped to a 2-0 lead in the fourth, but Lakeview cut it to 2-1 at the end of six. Hastings wrapped up the game with three in the seventh and then held on in the bottom half of the inning. Jeff Pugh led off the seventh JV ball team raises mark to 5-1 The Hastings jay vec baseball team raised its record to 5-1 overall and 2-1 in the Twin Valley with a 7-2 win over Harper Creek on Thursday and a 16-5 thrashing of Lakeview on Tuesday. Scott Hubbert was the winning pitcher against the Beavers, going the distance on a five-hitter. He walked four and struck out seven. Hubbert also helped his own cause with a single, double and four rbis. Jamie Murphy added a pair of singles while Bob Huvcr tripled in two runs. Gabc Griffin drove in tne other run with a single. Hubbert made it three straight wins with a five-inning four-hitter against Lakeview. He struck out six and walked five. The Saxons exploded for 10 runs in the fourth inning to turn a tight 6-5 game into a 16-5 rout. Hubbert and Murphy had three hits with Hubbert driving in five runs. Griffin also had two singles while Nick Williams drove in three runs. with a double while Nichols walked. After an errant pickoff attempt moved Pugh to third. Roy's single scored Pugh. Jack Hobcrt followed with an rbi single to make it 4-1. After Atkinson bunted the run­ ners over. Jamie Strohm’s grounder scored Roy with the fifth run. Pugh had a single and double and drove in one of the runs foi Hastings. The Saxons had only five hits in the game. Sturgis blanks Saxon net team Perennial Twin Valley tennis champ Sturgis blanked Hastings 7-0 last Thursday. The Trojans had only two matches go the three-set distance against Hastings. Craig Cole at No. 4 singles lost 5-7. 6-3, 6-0 while the Saxons’ No. 2 doubles team of Matt Gahan and David Oom lost 5-7, 6-3, 6-4. Hastings coach Carl Kutch was impressed with Sturgis. "Once again they’re a lough team even though they lost seven people to graduation." Kutch said. Hastings also lost a 6-1 decision to Col­ dwater on Tuesday. Only Ted Kcniston at No. 3 singles won for Hastings. 4-6, 7-5. 6-2. Craig Cole at No. 4 singles and the No. 2 doubles team of Gahan and Oom went three sets. The losses drop Hastings to 2-3 overall and 1-2 in the Twin Valley. "Coldwater had a strong team, especially at doubles," Kutch said. "They should give Sturgis some trouble this year. I thought Kcniston pulled out a lough thrcc-scttcr for us." Errors, lack of hitting hurt Saxon softballers again, fall to Lakeview, 11-5, on Tuesday Kerry Begg tees off prior to the Saxons’ win over Battle Creek St. Philip last week. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! April 28 April 28 April 28 April 29 April 29 MAY 2 May 3 May 3 May 3 May 3 May 4 BASEBALL at Sturgis (DH) ....................... 3:30 p.m. SOFTBALL at Sturgis (DH) ....................... 3:30 p.m. GOLF Jenison.............................................. 4:00 p.m. TRACK Otsego Relays................................ 5:00 p.m. TENNIS Battle Creek Central ................... 4:30 p.m. GOLF at Sturgis ......................................... 3:30 p.m. TENNIS at Albion.......................................... 4:30 p.m. TRACK at Sturgis.......................................... 4:30 p.m. BASEBALL at Marshall.................................. 5:00 p.m. SOFTBALL at Marshall.................................. 5:00 p.m. GOLF Ionia, Middleville................................ 3:30 p.m. Eight errors and a lack of timely hitting again hurt the Hastings softball team in an 11-6 loss to Lakeview Tuesday night. The eight Hastings errors led to six unearn­ ed runs for Lakeview. Dawn Eaton was the starter and loser for Hastings. She was reliev­ ed by Amy Bowers in the second after sur­ rendering five runs in the first. Hastings had 10 hits in the game, but could only score five runs. "Errors are just killing us." said Hastings coach Jan Bowers. "You can’t make eight. nine errors and expect to win. "Plus we just can't to get the key hit to drive in runs. We will; we’re just young yet.” Lakeview led 9-0 in the fifth before Hastings came alive. The Saxons scored a pair in the fifth and three more in the seventh on two hits, three walks and two Spartan errors. Alison Curtiss had the big hit. a two-run single. Angie Willson led Hastings with three singles while Cathy Bradly added two. Hastings is now 2-6 overall and 0-3 in the Twin Valley. Saxons junior varsity softball team loses games to Marshall, Harper Creek The Hastings jayvee softball team lost 2 games last week to Marshall 16-14. and Battle Creek Harper Creek 13-9. Poor defense cost the Saxons victories in both games. After receiving good pitching from Charla Dunn. In the first game against the Redskins, eight Saxon errors allowed Marshall to lead 13-5 after 3 innings. In the last 4 innings. Hastings outscored the Redskins 9-3, but couldn't quite catch up. Dunn was the losing pitcher, and led the of­ fense with 4 hits and 4 runs baited in. Elissa Kelly and Nicole Otto each scored 3 runs. Kelly had 3 hits, and Otto. Tammy Galbreath, and Tracy Keller 2 hits apiece. In lhe home game against a good Harper Creek team. Hastings trailed 7-0 after 2 inn­ ings by commiting 5 errors. The Saxons tied it 8-8 after 5 innings, but 7 more errors in the next 2 innings allowed the Beavers to score 5 more runs to win the game. Dunn was the losing pitcher giving up 10 hits. 3 walks and striking out 5. Dunn led the 7 hit offense with 2 runs butted in. while Tia DcGoa and Otto each scored 2 runs. Hastings’ Matt DeCamp, the team’s No. 1 singles player, returns a serve against Sturgis. The Saxons dropped a pair of matches last week to the Tro­ jans and Coldwater. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 28. 1988 — Page 9 Bowling Results Olivet students tour Hastings Mutual office Monday Mixers Final Standings Andrus 75-53. Bohs 73'6-54'6, Girrbach 73-55. Sir N Her 72-56. Riverbend 71-57. Michclob 706-57'6. Flowershop 67-61, Deweys 66'6-61'6. Mirror Image 61-67. Cinders 56-72, Art Meade 55-73. Circle Inn 53*6-74’6. Hastings Bowl 53-75. Hollenbecks 49-79 High Games and Series - L. Ruthruff 160, K. Hanford 167. S. Hanford 202-556, P. Czinder 167. L. Kelley 174. D. Kelley 213-575. Y. Markley 170, M. Patten 202. M. Kill 213-506, F Girrbach 182, K. Rinc 139. M. Wieland 176. M. Ingram 158. D. Snyder 185-510. E. Ulrich 175. B. Hathaway 213-503. B. Whitaker 197, M. Nystrom 180, J Solmes 198. D. Loftus 191-508. L. Pen­ nock 185-521. R Pern 180. J. Hamilton 156 Thursday A.M. Thornapple Manor 77. Leftovers 74. Just Ourselves 73. Silk Screen 68. Keeler Apts. 68. Hummers 66. Slow Pokes 65'6. Nash Locker 65. Varneys 63. Hast. Family Den­ tistry 58. Wcltons 57. Razors Edge 56, Bosleys 56. Kaiser Seed 52'6. Krcative Korners 45. Kioostcrmans 44. Good Games - L. Davis 147. A. Preston 126. C. Lawrence 125. S. Montague 142, S. Nolen 176. L. Dockter 150. A. Eaton 165, L. DeCamp 153. L. Davis 195. B. Moody 199. S. Mogg 181. High Series and Games - K. Forman 203-511. B. Hathway 183-503. A. Welton 161-441, A. Gillons 179-493. D. Keeler 175-498. K. Wvcrman 160-442. L. Bahs 168-493. C. Rose 120-304. Splits Converted - C. Stuart 4-5-7. A. Eaton 5-10, S. Brimmer 2-7. Bowlerettes Cascade Home Imp. 84 *6-43*6. J&G Slockfarm 78-50. Nashville Auto 78-50. Gut­ ter Dusters 72-56. Hastings Bowl 69-59. Kent Oil 68'6-596. Hair Care Center 67-61. Hecker Ins. 62-62, D.J. Electric 62-66. Carl's Super Mkt. 594-68*6. DcLong's Bait & Tackle 58-70. Ewings Well Drilling 57-71. Pioneer Apts. 56-68. Mathews 53*6-74*6. Flex Fab 52-76, Thomapple Manor 43-85. High Series and Games - E. Dunham 212-535. D. Cocnen 190-510. B. Hathaway 200-522. D. Kelley 200-526, S. Greenfield 193-542. B. Hoffman 222-553. B. Whitaker 184-508, R. Lydy 179-488. T. Christopher 190-535. L. DcLong 197-504. High Games - S. Thompson 179, S. Van Dcnbcrg 208. T. Westbrook 194. T. Loftus 186, M. Ellsworth 179, T. Soya 202. Thursday Angels Clays Dinner Bell 86*6-41 *6. McDonalds II 86-42. F.O.C.’s 65-63. Stefanos 65-63. Out­ ward Appearance 64*6-63*6. Cove Distributing 54-74. Hastings City Bank 47-81. McDonalds I 44-84. Good Games - J. Connor 171. C. Moore 160, T. Keeler 159. V. Goodenough 134. B. Cantrell 162-427. B. Waltjer 128. C. Tolger 160, R. Cocl 176-477. P. Cook 141, P. Wilson 168. M. Purdy 153. P. White 172 420. L. Watson 178, M. Lewis 178-400. B. Rangucttc 179-502. R. Haight 184. N. McDonald 201. Congratulations to T. Daniels 211-544. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company opened its doors Tuesday morning to stud­ ents in Olivet College's insurance program. Company officials told students about lhe insurance field - its training and education, salary rates, sales, marketing and underwrit­ ing, use of computers and growth of the insurance industry. Olivet, one of only two schools in the state to offer insurance nrograms, lakes year­ ly lours of Hastings Mutual, and Hastings Mutual also employs a number of Olivet graduates said Duane Bower, vice president of personnel of the Hastings firm. "If you're willing to work hard, your education doesn't slop at Olivet. Get into the education end of insurance," Bower told the students, adding that participating in national exams will help them land jobs. "Keep in mind when you see Hastings Mutual, you are also seeing other insurance companies on a smaller or larger scale,” said Bower. "You’re seeing the industry." Mike Hubbel, associate professor and director of Olivet's insurance program, arran­ ged lhe lour with Bower. "We brought them so they can visualize all the things they've learned in lhe class­ room," said Hubbel. "It helps put things into perspective." After listening to Bower and two other employees - Bill DeWaard, senior under­ writer, and Elizabeth Rutheford, assistant claims manager - the students toured the company. High School Baseball Freshman boys who are planning to play Mickey Mantle baseball this summer with the YMCA, should sign up at lhe YMCA office by May 12. Sophomore and junior boys interested in playing Connie Mack baseball this summer should also see Mr. Storms in the YMCA of­ fice by May 12. Freshman boys who are still under 15 by June 1 and want to play pony league baseball should see Mr. Storms by May 12. Jr. High Pony League Baseball Seventh and eighth grade students interested in playing in the YMCA Pony League Baseball Program this summer, should pick up a registration form in the principals office. This form and the registration fee of $10 must be brought to the team formation clinic on May 7. The Clinic will be held at the Hastings High School Varsity Baseball Field from 1-3. Players should come dressed to play baseball. Teams will be formed at this time. Anyone unable to attend this meeting should call Mr. Oom. 945-9790, before May 7. Monday. May 9. at 6:30 p.m.. has been scheduled as the rain date. Has it been more than 1 year since your carpets were cleaned? Give your carpets that neat, fresh look. Also remember your upcoming graduation open houses. Our steam extraction is the method recommended by the major carpet manufacturers, including Dupont, the maker of Stainmaster Carpets. Bill DeWaard, Duane Bower (standing) and Elizabeth Rutheford speak to Olivet College students. Local grad to appear in Magnum PI show A 1977 Hastings High School graduate will appear as a party guest at the Robin Masters estate in the final episode of Magnum P.I., to be aired next month. Stacy Hunt, the daughter of Hubert and Pauline Hunt of 7110 Bird Road in Barry County, will be easily distinguishable at the party since she was one of about five of nearly 200 party guests to wear a hat during taping of the program. Stacy moved to Hawaii over three years ago after graduating from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo with a Master of Science in statistics. She currently works as a program coordinator for PRIISM (Pacific Research Institute for Information Systems and Management! at the University of Hawaii. bouts scheduled for noon. Black belts start at 4 p.m. The cost of entering one event is $15 with two and three event fees set at $18. For more information call 795-7155. HYAA baseball sign up May 7 The annual signup and baseball clinic for lhe Hastings Youth Athletic Association will be held May 7 from 1-3 p.m. behind Hastings High School. The league is open to fifth and sixth grade boys and girls. If a youngster can’t attend they should sign up at Wilder's Auto Service or contact Neil Wilder at 945-4531 after ' 6 ' p.m. Stacy Hunt POSITION OPENING Patient Accounts Supervisor Acute care hospital seeking an individual to supervise financial consultant staff and manage patient accounts collection activity. Responsibilities include: design implementation of collection systems and policies, interpretation of insurance coverages, and personal interviews. Interested individuals should reply to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W. Green St. Hastings. Michigan 49058 IT’S A BOY Jack and Connie Johnson of Hastings. April 23. 12:30 p.m. 6 lbs., 9 ozs. Brian and Suzanne Checscman of Hastings. April 21. 11:18 p.m.. 7 lbs.. *6 oz. Brian, bom to Kelly Springer, al Bronson Hospital. April 15. 12:28 p.m.. 7 lbs.. 2 ozs., 21 inches long. Proud grandparents Jim and Mary Springer. Cheryl and Albert Lawrence of Dowling. April 24. 7:43 a.m., 6 lbs.. 8 ozs. Randy and Celeste Carrier of Hastings. April 25. 10:22 a.m.. 8 lbs. 1 oz. Spring ^Cleaning Time! Karate championships April 20 The Mid-Michigan Open Karate Cham­ pionships will be held April 30 al Hastings Middle School. The event is hosted by the Hastings Karate Club and admissions 55 for adults and S3 for children. Registration is at 10 a.m. with elimination Local Birth Announcements: TWIN GIRLS Larry and Dawn Brearlcy of Portland. April 18. 11:51 p.m.. 5 lbs.. 14 ozs., 11:52 p.m.. 6 lbs.. 12 ozs. IT’S A GIRL Steven and Tonya Haney of Hastings. April 23. 3:04 p.m., 8 lbs.. 7 ozs. Robert and Kelli Smith of Hastings. April 26. 8:14 a.m.. 6 lbs.. 11 M ozs. Richard and Mary Dickerman of Clover­ dale. April 16. 9:57 p m.. 7 lbs., 1*6 oz. Words to the Y’s YMCA Camp Algonquin Il begins the moment you arrive-challenge in a world of excitement and adventure. It dcvelopes through being on your own and learning responsibility for yourself and your cabin mates. It grows into lifelong friendships through wonderful experiences as you strive to unde:stand your own hidden strengths. YMCA Camp Algonquin brings together boys and girls of many backgrounds under training and caring leadership using Christian values as a basis for our program design. Our objective is to provide each camper with a safe, fun and memorable experience that aids in the development of self-worth, belonging, accomplishment, respect for others, cooperative spirit, nature appreciation and friendships. Our promise al YMCA Camp Algonquin is quahiy-no excuses. It is our committment to provide a positive, self esteem building ex­ perience for your child that helps him or her recognize self worth and develop a sense of responsibility. Camp Algonquin has camping programs (both day and resident experiences) for boys and girls ages 6-14. For a detailed brochure, call the YMCA at 945-4574. Students from Olivet College learn about the insurance field from people who work at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. COUNTRY FOLK ART SHOW & SALE. • • • s • Don’t forget your RVs and summer cottages On location upholstery & drapery cleaning Truck mounted, van powered steam extraction Hrij | Auto interior KtllR w • Large area rugs • We can solve your smoke & water damage problems • HELP WANTED • Detroit Free Press is accepting applications for an early morning motor route driver to serve Southern Barry County, 3-31/2 hours daily. Approx. $200 weekly profit. call Collect — 1-(616) 963-5341 APRIL 29, 30, MAY 1, 1988 GRAND RAPIDS. 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' �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 28, 1988 Lggal Notices COMMON COUNCIL State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE Filo No 88-19928 SE Estate o? HENRIETTA NORRIS, Deceased Social Security Number 370-10-8222. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE; On Friday. Moy 20. 1988 at 9:30 . o.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Gory R Holman Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Mary J. Norris requesting that Mary J. Norris be appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Henrietta Norris, deceased, who lived at 2620 Bowler Rood, Hastings. Michigan ond who died April 8. 1988, and requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated October 30, 1981. be admitted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs of law of said deceased be determined. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims ogoinst the Deceased must bo presented, per­ sonally or by moil, to both the Personal Represen­ tative and to the Court on or before July 7. 1988. Notice is further given that lhe estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. April 20. 1988 MARY J NORRIS Personal Representative By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative 3390 Barber Road. Hostings. Mi. 49058 Richard J. Hudson (Pl 5220) 5IECEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 North Broodwoy Hastings. Mi 49058 (4/28) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 88-19930-SE Estate of EVELYN M. ALTOFT. Deceased. Social Security Number 380-84-8293. TO All INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On Friday. Moy 20. 1988. at 9:30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. Gary R. Holman. Acting by Assignment Judge, a hearing will be held on lhe petition of Roy Altoft requesting that Ray Altoft be appointed Personal Representative ol the Evelyn M. Altoft Estate, who lived at -155 E. Jordon Rood. Freeport, Michigan. 49325. ond who died March 25. 1988; ond requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated August 6. 1974. be admitted to probate, and the heirs at low of said deceased be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the Personal Represen­ tative ond to the Court on or before August 8. 1988. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. April 19. 1988 RAY ALTOFT Personal Representative By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative 7640 Vedder Rood. Box 135 Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER lv 607 N. Broodwoy Hostings. Mi 49058 616-945-3495 (4/28) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Calhoun PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File NO.88-61-744SE Estate ol GARY ERROL RHEYNARD a/k/a GARY E. RHEYNARD. Social Security Number 377-42-6272. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On Tuesday. March 22. 1988 at 8:30 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Battle Creek. Michigan, before Hon. PHILLIP E. HARTER Judge of Probate, a hearing was held on lhe petition ol Ronald A. Lebeuf & J. Thomas Schaeffer requesting that Ronald A. Lebeuf and J. Thomas Schaeffer be appointed personal representatives of Estate of Gary Errol Rheynard who lived at 2905 Chorlton Pork Rd.. Lot 27. Hastings, Michigan and who died January 28. 1988. Creditors are notified that copies of oh do:ms ogoinst the deceased must be p esented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the personal represen­ tative ond to lhe court on or before July 25. 1988. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. April 18. 1988 Ronald A. Lebeuf Co-Personal Representative 1605 Comerica Building Battle Creek. Ml 49017 968-3857 RONALD A. LEBEUF (P24922) 1605 Comerica Building Battle Creek. Ml 49017 968-3857 (4/28) v % y Z Barry County Community Volunteers Barry County Social Services • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM * EDITOR'S NOTE: This column will tie published on a regular basis as the need arises in Barry County. Any community agen- - -e­ king volunteers may make use of ti- soace. Information should be made kno* . to Don Rewa 948-3259 at Social Services VOLUNTEERS NEEDED VOLUNTEERS for the Barry County Child Abuse Council, Positive Parenting-Sponsor/ leader for parent self help group to meet weekly. Social work experience necessary. Call Randy Baxter at 948-3269 or Char Michael MacDonald at 948-3235. DRIVERS, Clerical personnel and fun­ draisers are needed. II interested, contact Evelyn Brower, M-F 8:30-12:30 at the American Cancer Society 945-4107. ITEMS NEEDED YARN for making blankets, scarves and hats for needy children. Call Alise Swan at 948-3251. FURNITURE, appliances and household items to be given to needy families. Call Don Hoffman at 948-3251. EQUIPMENT, desks, filing cabinets and typing tables are needed by the American Cancer Society 945-4107. HOSPITAL April 11. 1988 Common Council mol in rogulor session in tho City Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan on Monday April 11 1988 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. Present at roll call wore: Walton, White. Camp­ bell Cusack. Jasperse. Moved by Campbell supported by Jasperse That the excuse ol Gordon Fuhr be approved. Yeas: All Absent Three. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the minutes ol March 28. be approved as read ond signed by the mayor ond City Clerk. Yeos All Absent: Three. Carried Invoices rood: Hovilono Products Co. $2,207.00; Miller West Inc. $8,036.70. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusack that lhe above invoices be approved as read. Yeas. Jasperse, Cusack. Campbell. White. Walton. Absent: Miller. Spencer, Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Jasperse that the invoice from Grand Valley Stole for alcohol up­ date training, be approved for payment from Designated Training (Act 302 Funds) ond a budget adjustment be mode to the police department budget for $50.00. Yeos: Walton. White. Campbell. Cusack. Jasperse. Absent: Miller. Spencer. Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the invoice from Reynolds Land Surveying and Mapp­ ing lor $335.00 for surveying of lots 657 ond part of 658 ond 723 (Upjohn lot) south of City Hall be ap­ proved from the contingency fund and $35,000 be put in □ designated City Holl Parking Lot Fund from the contingency to cover cost of surfacing ond upgrading the lot. Yeos. Jasperse, Cusack. Campbell, White. Walton. Absent: Miller Spencer. Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Walton that the Womens Softball Association be allowed to use Fish Hatchery Park on Monday ond Tuesday even­ ings. June through August under the direction of the Director of Public Services. Yeas: All Absent: Three. Carried. Moved by Cuseock. supported by Campbell that the letter from Kenneth Dunkleburger of 1400 E. Center Rd. requesting use of city owned land near lhe eastern edge of the city limits between East Center Rd., ond the Thornapple River to grow an organic garden, and donate 20 percent of the pro­ duce to lhe Commission on Aging or low income senior citizens be approved. Yeos: All Absent: Three. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported Walton that lhe correspondence from Danny Briel ond petitions with 80 signatures thanking the city for continuing to display the Nativity scene on the courtyard in the spirit of Christmas be received ond placed on file. Yeas. All Absent: Three. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that the minutes of tho April 4. Planning Commission meeting be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: Throe. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Jasperse, that the February balance sheet be received and placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: Three. Carried. Councilman Cusack reported that the Budget Committee has met and are progressing. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the recommendation of the Parks Committee to amend lhe park ordinance to allow charitible non­ profit organizations to use Fish Hatchery Park to display items with the Council approving each pro­ ject. be approved. (Councilperson Walton stated that Commercial Establishments objected to profit making concessions as they do not have to pay any taxes like they do.) Yeas: All Nays: Jasperse Absent: Three. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that the matter concerning concessions in Fish Hat­ chery Pork al the main conc*ssion building be referred bock Io the Parks Committee with main building being under the direction of the City. Yeas: Campbell. Jasperse Noys: Walton, White. Cusack. DENIED Absent: Miller. Fuhr. Spencer. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that the resolution from Consumers Power Co. to remove one 8500 Hps between 407 ond 417 Glen­ wood and install one 8500 Hsp near 906 Glenwood, to correct records only be approved, ond the mayor ond city clerk authorized to sign said documents. Yeos: Jasperse. Cusock. Campbell. White. Walton. Absent: Miller. Spencer. Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusock that the bids for lhe Fire Station overhead door be granted to Overhead Door of Kalamazoo, for $2,472. Yeas: Walton. White. Campbell. Cusock. Jasperse. Absent: Miller. Spencer. Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Walton that the quarterly report for January. February. March 1988 be received and placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: Three. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Campbell that the purchase agreement between the City of Hostings and Bolthouse Merchandising for the pur­ chase of land al Boltwood ond State Streets for a parking lot he approved for $45,000. City to place culvert in creek ond fill lot. Finance Committee ap­ proved payback to be land contract $45,000. $4,500 down for 5 years ot 6 percent or 10 years at 10 per­ cent. Bolthouse Io go with 10 year at 10 percent but if paid bock in five years interest to be adjusted bock to 6 percent. City Attorney to proceed with agreement as outlined. Yeos: Jasperse. Cusack. Campbell. While. Walton. Absent. Miller. Fuhr. Spencer. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that the proclamation from the Hostings Public Library proclaiming April 17-23. 1988 as National Library Week be approved. Yeas: All Absent: Three. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that the proclamation from the Exchange Club pro­ claiming April as Child Abuse Prevention Week be declared. Yeos: All Absent: Three. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Jasperse that the Building Inspector Wolter Keihler be classified as Housing Officer. Yeas: All Absent: Three. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by While that April 25-28 be proclaimed os Spring Cleanup Week in Hastings. Yeos: All Absent: Three. Corned. City Attorney, James Fisher stated that the lease agreement with the National Bonk and resolution for the vacation of Montgomery St. ot Hubble will be brought bock at the next meeting. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusock to ad­ journ at 8:30 p.m. Yeas: All Absent. Three. Carried. Road and approved: Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Shoron Vickery. City Clerk (4/28) High schoolers raise $4,600 in spring charity The annual Hastings High School Senior Class Chanty Drive has recently drawn to a close. The tremendous effort of the senior class made it possible to raise a grand total of over S4.600 to aid the homeless and hungry tn Barry County. The money from this year's charity drive will be given to Love Inc. tn an attempt to make a difference right in the community . The actual drive kicked off with an all­ school assembly and closed one week later with scnior/faculty basketball games and an all-school dance. Throughout the drive, the fund-raising activities ranged from throwing pies in teachers faces to slam-dunk contest and three-point shoot out to a community-wide raffle. Although these activities spurred fun and excitement, the majority of money was raised through donations, both from the community and the students. The high school students competed in their second hour classes against other second hour classes in the rest of the high school, each hoping to win their division of the class com­ petition. The students raised over S2.000 through the donations. The organization and planning of the drive started weeks before by a steering committee of seniors under the direction of government teacher Laurence Christopher. The steering committee consisted of chairman Janelie Hcokstra. Vice-Chairman Kim McCall. Treasurer Becky Miller and committee members Heather Prucha and Amy Bowers. "We were very moved by the tremendous support from both the school and communi­ ty." said Hoekstra. "The student body and local merchants are what really made this such a success.” echoed McCall. Prucha said she won't soon forget the work of the steering committee. "I really had fun working on this year's drive: it is something I will always remember." said Prucha. "Things like this make special memories of our high school ex­ periences; 1 will never forget the pride and sense of fulfillment I have form the success of this project.” Through die annual Christmas and Spring Charity drives at Hastings Junior High School, students there have raised over S19.000 in the last three years for local charities. Rev. Steve Reid, (left) director of Love Inc., in Hastings receives a check from members of the Senior Charity Drive Steering Committee (from left) Heather Prucha. Amy Bowers, Becky Miller, Advisor Larry Christopher, Kim McCall and Janelle Hoekstra. Area students receive degrees, awards from University of Mich. Three Hastings residents are expected to go through commencement ceremonies at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday. The students - Cynthia Hubert, Marc Johnson and Angela Weller - are among some 6,000 degree candidates expec­ ted to graduate this spring. Hubert, of 7 Ironside Drive, will recieve a bachelor of nursing degree, while Johnson ,of 2463 Iroquois Trail, will receive a doctor of dental surgery degree from the College of Dentistry. Weller, of 331 E. Charles, will receive a bachelor of business administration degree. Hubert and Weller are among a total of 3,761 U of M students who were recognized at the university's annual honors convoca­ tion in March. A total of 3,539 students were given Class Honors, being recigmzed for an undergaraduate academic record equal to at least half As and half Bs for two terms in 1987. Another 592 students were named James B. Angell Scholars. They have maintained an all-A record for ’wo or more consecutive terms as undergraduates. Hubert was named an Angell Scholar and earned Class Honor in the College of Nur­ sing. Weller was recognized for Class Honor in the College of Business Administration. Kathleen Delnay of 135 E. South Sl was also named an Angell Scholar in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts. Hastings students going for ride On April 30 at noon, a Top Flight Crew, representing the five Hastings elementary schools will be flying high. The crew is made up of five fourth and fifth grade students who took part in the AGATE flight enrichment unit in the fall, and through their excellence of work, were awarded an airplane ride over Burry’ County. The students who will be trying their wings, some for the first time are: Alan Tcpp of St. Rose, Andrea Hoan of Southeastern. Jeremy Kelly of Northeastern and Tony Norris of Plcasantv iew. Frank Hicks, who owns a plane, will be the pilot for the trip. During the unit. Hicks spoke to the students about careers in aviation. Lin­ dy Stahiman is lhe AGATE teacher. AGATE students are now beginning their final unit for the year—the Olympics. Forty six students from the five schools will repre­ sent 46 countries in five continents. They will learn about these countries and the workings of the Olympics and then have their own Olympics on June 3 at the high school field. Hastings student named to college dean’s list at LSSU Robin Styring of Hastings has been includ­ ed on the Lake Superior State University winter quarter dean's list. Styring attained a 3.$ or belter grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Amy Gibson took second place singing in a statewide music contest. Hastings senior wins scholarship in statewide talent contest Amy Gibson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Gibson. 5010 Bedford Rd.. Hastings, won second place in the vocal category at the Talents For Christ competition. April 9. The competition was held at the Grand Rapids Baptist College and Seminary campus, and involved other high school students in the stale of Michigan from the General Associa­ tion of Regular Baptist Churches. Gibson was required to perform two vocal selections, first a classical number, for which she sang “O. Rest In The Lord", and second­ ly a contemporary number, for which she sang "It Is Well”. Those competing were also required to sight read a selection of music. Gibson will receive a scholarship for her ef­ forts. She is planning to attend Grand Rapids Baptist College in the fall. She will major in music. Hawkins offered appointment to C.G. Academy Child Abuse Council holds open house New Barry County Child Abuse Council Director Maureen Ketchum (at right) was introduced to the community Monday night at an open house at Grace Lutheran Church. At left is the council’s president, Sheryl Overmire. The open house had a dual purpose: introducing Ketchum as well as recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The child abuse coun­ cil is a non-profit, volunteer organization that works to prevent child abuse and neglect in the county. The council sponsors several programs to help parents and children caught in abusive situations. - ATTENTION — If you are over 109 years old. don't respond to this ad! * Many people feel they are too inexperienced to get a GOOD PAYING JOB. * Many people feel they are too old to get a GOOD PAYING JOB. * Many people feel: I am a middle-aged female with limited work experience and no one will HIRE me. * Many people feel: I am a middle-aged male with limited work experience and no one will HIRE me. II you are over 22 years of age & less than 109 years young, can TRAVEL and stay away from home 5 NIGHTS PER WEEK (home weekends only), then You can earn up to $9.00 per hour with motel expense and gas allowance for your car. plus benefits You would be trained to manage a telephone sales advertisin'; fice selling portrait otters for Olan Mills Studios Full-time pos> tion. base pay plus commission. For personal interview call LOIS SMITH at 1-800-543 5940 or 1-800-543 5921 Monday through Thurs day from 8:00 a m to 7:00 p.m ONLY! Please call on or before Thursday, April 28. 1988 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hostings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday. May 23. 1988. at 7 45 p rr in the City Hall. Council Chambers on Or­ dinance 208. to amend Section 3 400 of the Hastings Coae. >c adopt the BOCA Basic National Building Code 1987 edition. Ordinance 209. to amend Section 3 500 of tne Hostings Code, to aaopi tne BOCA National Existing Structures Code 1987 edition. Ordinance 210; to amend Section 11 1 of the Hostings Code to adopt lhe BOCA Baste National Fire Prevention Code. 1987 edition A copy of the above oramonces are available for in­ spection at City 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan This notice is given pursuant to the provisions of Act 207. p A of 1921 as amended Sharon Vickery. City Clerk Benjamin Joseph Hawkins, son of Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence S. Hawkins has been offered an appointment as a cadet at the United States Coast Guard Academy. New London. Conn. Hawkins, who will graduate from Hastings High School, June 3, is one of 300 appointees who will become members of the Class of 1992 of the New London school. Approximately 5.300 applications were submitted for the class, and appointments are tendered based solely on the results of an an­ nual nationwide competition with no congres­ sional appointments or geographical quotas. The competition is based on performance jn cither the Scholastic Aptitude Test or American College Testing Assessment, high school academic achievement and participa­ tion in school, community or other activities which demonstrate leadership potential. Once at lhe Academy. Hawkins will join the more than 750 members of the Corps of Cadets striving to obtain a bachelor of science degree in one of seven majors and a commis­ sion as an ensign in the United States Coast Guard. The four-year program begins on July 11 with SWAB Summer, a basic indoctrination in Coast Guard service, and includes summer cruises on the sailing ship EAGLE and other Coast Guard cutters as well as summer onthe-job application of the training received during the winter months. APRIL IS । CANCER AMERICAN CONTROL 4>cancer. MONTH ’society �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 28. 1988 — Page 11 DMb lheInlmtl, O/Bany Counly Sinc( 1S.6 Banner front taken to court Crews from area television stations plus newspaper photographers from several west Michigan publications were present in 56th District Court to cover the three-day preliminary exam of Sharon Goddard and Richard Eckstein. Formetly prohibited in court, cameras and other electronic devices are being allowed in Michigan courts in 1988 as part of a one-year trial program. (Banner photo by Jeff Kaczmarczyk). Cameras make debut in local court preceedings by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Nestled in your favorite chair in the familiar comfort of your living room, nightly news TV viewers and newspaper readers have been privy to the world at only an arm's reach away. In fact, modern technology has allowed television and newspapers to take viewers and readers from their living room to virtually every other room on Earth. Except Lhe court room. Until dow, that is. Until this year, court rooms were one of the few remaining places where cameramen were forbidden to trod. Though open to the pedestrian public, court rooms have remained closed to the cameras and electronic recording devices that have brought so many world, national and local events to the attention of the viewing and reading public. In the last few years, however, courts have been rethinking their previous policies of forbidding cameras and other electronic recording devices. In January of this year, the Michigan Supreme Court issued administrative order 88-1, calling for a one-year test from Feb. 1 *o Jan. 31, 1989 to allow electronic and camera coverage of court room proceedings in the state. Some have argued the presence of cameras in court rooms will disrupt proceedings, causing nervous witnesses to withhold testimony and encouraging politically ambitious judges and lawyers to grandstand for the cameras. Others have said the time is ripe in an evermore-litigated society to give citizens a closer look at what goes on before the bench. This month's preliminary exam of Sharon Goddard and Richard Eckstein for the murder of Ricky Goddard has given Barry County's 56th District Court its first taste ot electronic and camera coverage of court proceedings. Crews from television stations in Grand Rapids, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, together with photographers from several daily and weekly west Michigan newspapers have been crowding into the tiny district court room for each of the three days of the Goddard/Eckstein preliminary exam. Though the jury (figuratively speaking) is still out on the subject, participants in this month's proceedings are giving the test a qualified thumbs up. District Court Judge Gary Holman, who presided over the Goddard/Eckstein preliminary exam, said he approves of allowing electronic and camera coverage of court proceedings. "Probably the time has come for this kind of thing," he said earlier this week. "A lol of other states have already been doing iL" Aside from the abundance of court room TV dramas ranging from "Perry Mason" to "LA. Law," Holman said polls conducted by the Michigan Supreme Court show the average citizen knows little about the covt system in the United States. "Generally the public doesn't know what goes on in the court room. They've never been in a court room," he said. "But if people want to know, they should have access to them. The better informed people are about it, the better off they’ll feel about the system." Holman said under the state Supreme Court provision, either the judge, the prosecutor or the defense attorney can object to allowing cameras into the court - which would bring the whole issue to a crashing halt. "A lot of the other proceedings, some people are exercising the right to not have the cameras in the court room," he said. But even if all parties agree to allow cameras and electronic recording devices into the court room, each individual witness can request that his testimony not be recorded. Holman said it's important for him as the judge to keep the media from affecting court proceedings. "We're trying to avoid it from becoming a circus," he said. "It hasn’t yet. I think it's worked pretty well. It's new, and I think the courts are learning as well as the media." Throughout the course of the one-year trial period, lhe state Supreme Court will be monitoring the issue and will be soliciting opinions from judges and attorneys. But Holman said he thinks the provision to allow electronic media coverage will continue after lhe trial period. "In total, I think it can and will work out all right," be said. "I think after the year trial period, lhe Supreme Court will make amendments in lhe rules, but it will continue." Holman admitted that the cameras may disturb some people even if they request that their testimony not be covered. But as lime goes by people will probably get used to the idea, he said. "I think it will take some time for everyone to become acclimated," he said. "But people are intimidated just by the fact of being there, and with cameras ... people could be so intimidated they may not even be able to talk. "But I don't think it will be a major problem," he said. Personally speaking, Holman said he hardly notices the cameras in court. "Actually they don't bother me at all," he said. "I have other things on my mind." Barry County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley, who's been prosecuting the Goddard/Eckstein case, said he, too, is unaffected by lhe presence of cameras in court. ”1 didn’t notice any difference with cameras being there as opposed to not being there," he said, adding humorously: "The only issue I was conscious of was where to stand so I didn't block them." On the subject in general, Crowley said he didn't have a strong opinion about allowing electronic coverage of court proceedings. "I don't have loo strong of a feeling one way or the other," he said. "At this point, I think there are pros and cons." Normally, Crowley said he wouldn't approve of electronic coverage at a preliminary exam like the Goddard/Eckstein matter. "In a normal situation, I probably wouldn't want cameras in a preliminary exam because lhe publicity may affect getting a fair and impartial jury," he said. "But we didn't feel it was a problem in this case because it was already widely publicized." Given that witnesses have the option not to be recorded, and considering that the media aren't likely to cover too many cases, Crowley said he doesn't think the presence of cameras will change courts. *1 generally don't think its going to change the proceedings," he said. "I think there are some judges and attorneys who will play to the camera, but I don't think it generally will occur." News reporter Mary Dennis, who has been covering the Goddard/Eckstein preliminary exam for WWMT-TV (Channel 3) in Kalamazoo, said the provision to allow cameras in lhe court will benefit lhe public at large. "I think its a good idea," she said. "By being able to electronically record the proceedings, we’re able to more accurately report what's happened." Dennis added that the viewing public will learn more about the courts from electronic news coverage of the proceedings. "1 also think it brings the court room into the living room of west Michigan," she said. "Now the public really gets to see what happens in lhe court room, and it may actually prompt them to visit the court rooms and become involved in the court system." by Jeff Kaczmarczyk The Hastings Banner got taken to court last Saturday. Not in the form of a lawsuit, but inside the prosecuting attorney's briefcase. A two-year old file photo of defendant Sharon Goddard, which was published on the front page of;the April 14 Hastings Banner, triggered lhe memory of a key witness who testified last week at Goddard's preliminary exam for the murder/conspiracy of her husband. On Saturday, a copy of the paper was admitted as an exhibit in lhe case. During the first day of the preliminary exam on April 19, witness Kim Baldwin lestifed that she saw co-defendant Richard Eckstein and a woman visit the home of convicted murderer Norman Woodmansee shortly before Ricky Goddard was slain on Jan. 25, 1986. Baldwin described lhe woman as tall and thin with long, dark hair. Because Goddard has appeared at the preliminary exam with permed hair highlighted red, Baldwin said she was unsure if the defendant was the woman she saw at the Woodmansee home that day. Baldwin was asked to step down from the witness stand and was taken to wait in the judges' chambers while attorneys discussed a matter of proceedure. On Saturday morning, Baldwin was recalled to the stand and made a positive identification of Sharon Goddard. While waiting in a back room in the Court and Laws building on April 19, Baldwin said she saw a copy of a newspaper with the picture of a woman she recognized as accompanying Eckstein to Woodmansee's home just prior to the murder. "I saw a paper with Sharon's picture on it with dark hair," Baldwin testified. "I said, yes sir, that was lhe woman I saw." Banner Zugel_pleads guilty to aiding murderer Wife, ex-lover charged a9a,n in Goddard slaying The two-yeu-oid Rlfly cue mured tat0 J _... ,“ rattrBeT But boon Fridty in Cha-fco. cJr' Sharon Goddard •eOaktadinwda. “Mwh.ZorlwxJcajvictetJby Couiuy j'ity of coalpiracy to This April 14 front page Banner story (above) became part of the preliminary axam after witness Kim Baldwin was able to positively identify Sharon Goddard after seeing the two-year-old photo. Previously, Baldwin was unsure about identifying Goddard as she looks today (left) with a new hairstyle and tint. Under cross examination, Baldwin said no one showed her the paper. She just happened to notice iL "It was just laying there with some other books and magarines," she said. Defense attorneys John Hofman and David Dodge objected to admitting lhe Banner as an exhibit in lhe case, but Judge Gary Holman ruled that it was admissible. "Anything that niggers a recollection or a memory should be admitted," he said. The copy of lhe Banner brought to court by Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley was marked and admitted in the case. Council disagrees on central dispatch, continued "Why are we the last to know this," he asked. "Because all the details have not been worked out," answered Mayor Mary Lou Gray. First Ward Councilman Franklin Campbell raised strong objections to lhe training, calling it a violation of union contracts and saying it could create an insurance liability problem for the city. "We shouldn't be doing it," Campbell said. "We're violating their union contract. We’re violating our insurance, which, Mary Lou, you're a stickler on, and you know better than that. "We can't do it. It's not legal," Campbell said. "We've got a union contract that says they work for the city of Hastings. The city of Hastings is not the Barry County Jail." Jasperse said he didn’t have a problem with the Hastings police dispatchers observing the sheriff's operation as long as lhe city employees weren't actually dispatching, Council members agreed that the police chief has the authority to send his staff for education and training, but Jasperse introduced a motion to endorse Furniss' decisions in studying the subject of joint dispatch. The motion carried 5-2, with Spencer and Campbell casting no votes. Fourth Ward Councilwoman Esther Walton was absent from the meeting. Furniss said his dispatchers were divided on the issue, with some favoring central dispatch and some opposed. He told the council he would continue sending city dispatchers to the sheriffs department for training on the county's system. Also at Monday's meeting, council members disagreed about the wording and Injured driver continued from front page“He flipped over and she pushed him across the street," said Hastings City Police Officer Rod Teitz. "It (Beasley’s vehicle) landed on the top.” St. Martin said she doesn't recall what hap­ pened immediately after the vehicles collided, but remembers Beasley crawling out of his in­ verted truck. "He rapped on my window and said. ‘Ma’am, arc you all right?’ He said, ‘stay put,'" St. Martin related. "He headed for the police station and then he sat down on lhe bank. Then I looked over and he was lying down and they covered him up with a blanket.” Teitz sard Beasley was taken by the Hastings Ambulance to Pennock Hospital where he was treated for cuts and released. It was not known at press time whether Beasley was wearing a seatbelt or if excessive speed was a factor in the accident, Teitz said. St. Martin, of 1792 W. State Rd.. Hastings received head x-rays at Pennock before being released. Beasley was issued a citation for failure to yield the right-of-way. intent of an earlier action to allow non-profit groups to sell items at Fish Hatchery Park. On April 16, lhe council voted 4-1 to amend a city ordinance to allow non-profit groups to display items for sale at Fish Hatchery Park. But at Monday's meeting, council members disagreed about the meaning of the motion and further discovered the motion acted upon was improper. As submitted, the motion was to allow non-profit groups to display items al the park, but several council members disagreed about what that actually meanL "The intent of lhe ordinance, as I understand iL was to allow non-profit groups to sell things in Fish Hatchery Park," Jasperse said. But Spencer said the motion doesn't read that way. "That may have been the inienL but that's not what it says," he told the council. Spencer’s Second Ward colleague, Councilman William Cusack, widened the discussion by reminding the council that the previous proposal sidestepped the original question of allowing vendors to operate in the park. "I think lhe intent of it was wrong," he said. "They whole idea was to prevent commercial vendors from selling in the park." City Attorney James Fisher told the council that the motion itself, which contained the words "to amend park ordinance," was improper. "I think we need to have an ordinance written up and a public hearing," he told the council. Jasperse moved to have the issue referred to lhe council's ordinance committee for further discussion. But Spencer asked the council to consider what its objectives were. "Are we going to change an ordinance or set policy?" he asked. Though lhe minutes of lhe April 11 meeting had been approved earlier in lhe meeting, council voted 5-2 to strike the words refering to amending the ordinance from the minutes. Observing that the issue has been going back and forth for the past four weeks because of absences by council members, Campbell objected to the decision to amend the motion previously made by parks committee chairwoman Esther Walton. "We're waiting for someone to not be here to do something," he said. "The instigator of all this isn't here to defend herself. I disagree with her, but I think she should be here." But council members agreed that a majority of the group had the right to take the action. In other council business, Mayor Gray signed proclamations recognizing the efforts of Pennock Hospital volunteers and the work of Recycling in Barry County. Proclamations were also signed marking April 22 to May 1 as Lion's White Cane Week, and observing May as American Cancer Society Crusade/ Breast Cancer Awareness month. Hastings High School junior Steve Jordan, who is battling cancer, was recognized by council as honorary crusade chairman for the cancer society's annual fund drive. Pair to stand trial in Goddard murder, continued Key witnesses testified the pair hired former Dowling resident, Norman Woodmansee, to slay Goddard, making the crime appear to be a bungled burglary attempt. Woodmansee, who was sentenced to life in prison following his June 1986 murder conviction, was to receive 53,000 for murdering Goddard, witnesses said. Witnesses also testified that Sharon Goddard, Eckstein and Woodmansee were seen together on at least two occassions prior to the murder. On Saturday, key witness George Zugel of Battle Creek, testified Woodmansee told him Sharon wanted her husband killed because he beat her, because she was pregnant with Eckstein’s child, and because Ricky Goddard was gay. Convicted of lying on the witness stand at Woodmansee's trial in 1986, Zugel testified for the first time Saturday that he had seen Goddard and Eckstein together with Woodmansee shortly before the murder. Zugel, who pleaded guilty this month to aiding and abetting second degree murder for his role in the Goddard slaying, told the court the three had come to his Battle Creek apartment to buy cocaine. “Norm said he had some people with him who wanted to buy cocaine, so 1 fixed up an "eight-ball" (about 3 1/2 gums of cocaine) and took it down to his car," he said. Though he said he didn't know them at lhe time, Zugel said Sharon and Rich were waiting in the car with Woodmansee. In earlier statements to the police, Zugel admitted lying on several occasions. Under cross examination, defense attorney David Dodge asked Zugel why he had never told police until Saturday morning that he had seen the two before. Dodge asked Zugel if he was lying yet again to the court "I seen them in my parking lot" he said. "It's a fact but it's not in me to tell on anybody." Zugel also told the court that after his perjury trial, he had told Barry County Jail Administrator Dan Dipert he could either escape, kill himself or extort $50,000 from Sharon Goddard is exchange for keeping his mouth shut. At Wednesday afternoon's session, Zugel's wife, Kim Collis, testified that the night of the murder Woodmansee had visited the Zugel's apartment and had talked about slaying Ricky Goddard. "Norm was talking about killing Ricky Goddard, that Sharon Goddard had hired Norman to kill her husband for some insurance money," she said. Collis testified that Woodmansee said Sharon Goddard had set up the murder so that no one would be around when Woodmansee came to commit lhe crime. "Something about (Sharon) was suposed to have her daughter at her mother’s or at a baby sitter, so she would be surprised when she got home (from work) and found him." Kim Baldwin, who also testified earlier, said Wednesday she saw Goddard and Eckstein visit Woodmansee s Dowling home while she was living with him in July 1985. During the visiL Baldwin was asked to leave. But afterwards, Woodmansee offered her s5,000 to help him with a murder. Baldwin said Woodmansee asked her to distract the victim while he shot him in the back of the head. Baldwin said she refused, and Woodmansee never mentioned the crime again. A friend of the Goddards, Maureen Dudley, testified Saturday that relationships between the Goddards were rocky. Dudley said Ricky did all he could to please his wife, including buying her a mink coat and building her a new home, but Sharon was never satisfied. On one occasion, Dudley said Sharon told her she might not have come into this marriage with much, but she was damned if she would leave it that way." Dudley also testified Saturday that Sharon Goddard was a drug user. Dudley testified Sharon regularly used drugs with her co-workers from Kelloggs, but said Ricky never used drugs. She said Sharon told her Ricky didn't know about her drug use. "He would freak out if he knew," Dudley testified Sharon had told her. Woodmansee, Goddard and Eckstein were all arrested in February 1986 on charges of murder and conspiracy in connection with Ricky Goddard's death. But Judge Holman dismissed the case against Goddard and Eckstein, citing that evidence was largely hearsay. Still, Woodmansee was charged with murder and with conspiring with Goddard and Eckstein to commit the murder. The discovery of the Goddard murder weapon coupled with additional testimony from previous witnesses led police to rearrest Goddard and Eckstein earlier this month. Since Zugel was arrested last fall on charges arising from his role in the murder, police said several witnesses have fell freer to testify in the case. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 28. 1988 The HASTINGS BANNER - Call i616) 948-8051 , Court news, continued from page 3 In Memoriain Business Services Help Wanted IN MEMORIAM Wc held her in our arms for such a short lime, tho wc will hold her in our hearts forever. Jalac Nicole Dakin May 1 to 16, 1987. _____________ Mom and Dad 1000 SUNBEDS TONING TABLES Sunal - WOLFF Tanning Beds, SIcndcrQucsl Passive Exercisers. Call for FREE Color Catalogue. Save to 50%. 1-800-228-6292._______ HELP WANTED: Someone u> live in for babysitter, must be good with children. Phone 367-4114. Room & board, money involved. Ask for cindy. MEMORIAL DENNY My eyes weep for want of seeing you My cars arc deaf for want of hearing you My arms ache for want of hold­ ing you My life is incomplete for want of you. But 1 joy in the fad that: My eyes, My cars and My arms will someday behold, hear, and handle those things you are now enjoying in that glory-filled eter­ nal life. Loved and missed by Ycur Family and Friends, Marvin, Violet, Valcrine and Marica Peake I* Community Notices COMMUNITY ANNOUNCE­ MENT The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health Services will be held on Thurs­ day, May 5, 1988 at 8am in the conference room. Any interested person is invited to attend. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 RETAIL STORE: Food related, unique, profitable, $61,500. Terms to qualified buyer. C1BB 451-4322, Sue Hanson.______________ SEWING MACHINE SERVICE: all makes and models, all work guaranteed, free estimates. Call Lyle Thomas at Advantage Business Machines 948-2073. 15 years experience. Pick up and delivery possible.__________________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regulator occasional service. All workers bonded. 9<»5-9448 Real Estate FOR SALE BY OWNER: Moving out of state. On 4 lots, furnished or unfurnished, not yet 2 years old, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, 2 car finished garage, deck, 2 storage sheds. Algon­ quin Lake area. 945-2092 “HIRING! Government jobs, your area. S15,000-S68,000. Call (602) 838-8885. Ext. 3460. LIKE TO WORK IN CONSTRUCTION? Wc have several openings in new unit. Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, electri­ cians. No experience necessary. Phone (616) 731-5520 (Local to the Kalamazoo areas) or loll free 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard. RESPONSIBLE individual for cooking position at Youth Summer camp. Please call YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin office at 458-1141,_________ TRUCK DRIVER 48 stales, excellent annual earnings, with people oriented company, requires 3 years driving experi­ ence, E.O.E. M-F contact Fineline Frcightways 435 E. Mill Sl, Hastings, MI. 945-2771. WANTED: Home health aides for rcslitc care in Barry County. Please call 1-800-882-5005 for more information.__________ WANTED: LPN’s or RN’s for private duly in the Hastings area. Please call 1-800-882-5005 for more information. Fann For the Best In Plumbing Services it’s... ‘ LEHMAN * PLUMBING, INC. i Ph. 945-3654' | FULLY INSURED • LICENSE #08133 j • Repairs • Remodel • Drain k Cleaning & Replacement ! • Water Services • Water ' Heaters | We sell you a guaranteed Suallty Job . ? * | $ 4 ** U SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES' FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings. MJ 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement Life Home Auto Garage Sale ONE DAY SALE Friday April 29 from 8am to ? 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Phone (616) 628-2056 days, (616) 624-6215 evenings. HORSEBACK RIDING: the Flying Horseshoe Ranch, Inc. is open for public riding with/ without guide. Yankee Springs area. Special low rates week­ days. Phone 616-795-7119, 1-616-694-4138.___________ INTERESTED IN supervision and activities for your school­ age children during the summer? Call Learn ‘N’ Play Child Care Center for information. 945-2533._________________ PRESCHOOL PROGRAM has some openings in the summer sessions, 8:45-11:45 am Monday thru Friday for children ages 24-4 years and 4-6 years. Half-day and full-day care also available. Call Learn *N’ Play Child Care Center for informa­ tion. 945-2533. For Sale Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE, ot 945-3412 REALESTATE MILLER SINCE REAL ESTATE 1940 Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. & Mike Humphreys REALTOR Associate Brokers Hastings (616) 945-5182 v “MICHIGAN’S LARGEST ANTIQUES MARKET’ over 600 exhibitors, Centerville, Michigan, Sunday, May 1, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.- Adm., $3.00. Fairgrounds, M-86. Caravan Antiques Market First Show Fifteenth Season.___________ that charge will be dismissed according to the plea agreement reached with the prosecutor's office. Bond was cancelled, and Hcinscn was remanded to the custody of lhe sheriff. Heinsen's co-defendant, Robert Shellington, of 149 E. Cloverdale Rd., Hastings, also pleaded guilty to lhe lesser charge of conspiracy to commit larceny by conversion. In exchange, the more serious charge of larceny by conversion will be dismissed by A 24-year-old Hastings man arrested in the Oct. 1 round up uf accused drag offenders was sentenced to four years probation with the first year in the Barry County Jail. Originally charged with selling cocaine to an undercover police officer, John Miller, of 3100 Tillotson Lake Rd., pleaded guilty to the lesser offense of attempted delivery of cocaine on March 29. The guilty plea was part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. In March, Miller told the court he got cocaine for the officer because his friend, who formerly had been dealing with the officer, had died recently. In circuit court April 13, Miller was also ordered to pay $600 in court costs and $60 in restitution. He was also directed to perform 100 hours of community service and to have mental health counseling. Miller will be granted work release during the last three months of his jail sentence. A Freeport man pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted breaking and entering of an occupied dwelling with intent to commit larceny. Randy S. Allen, 20, pleaded guilty to the offense April 13 in exchange for the dismissal of the more serious charge of breaking and entering. Allen, of 136 Race St., was arrested in February on charges of breaking into a home in the 200 block of North Maple Street in Freeport The attempted breaking and entering charge cairies a maximum penalty of five years in prison. Sentencing was set for May 11. Allen remains free on a $2,000 personal recognizance bond. the prosecutor. Shellington, 19, will be sentenced May 12. He was arrested in August 1987. Bond was cancelled, and he was remanded to the sheriffs department A defendant who sold marijuana to two undercover police officers was found guilty in a bench trial before Judge Deming on April 15. James J. Dailey, of 1106 Coats Grove Rd., will be sentenced May 11 on charges of delivery of marijuana. The offense carries a maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or $2,000. He was arrested in lhe Oct 1 drug bust of 25 alleged drug offenders in the county. Bond was cancelled, and he was remanded to the custody of the sheriff. A 24-year-old Hastings man who pleaded guilty last month to attempted welfare fraud was sentenced April 15 to three years’ probation with the last 90 days to be served in the Barry County Jail Emest E. Lewis was also ordered to pay $300 in court costs and $896 in restitution to the Department of Social Services. Lewis, of 104 W. State Rd., Hastings, was accused of failing to inform DSS of a change in his financial status that would have affected his receiving public assistance. He was originally charged with welfare fraud, a four-year felony offense, but he pleaded guilty to the lesser, two-year dealership log homes Your complete log home manufacturing company has all of America1! finest lines. Karting at $9,675. Great earning potential, will not interfere with present employment. Investment 100% secured by model home. Call Mr. Lamont, toll free 1-800-321-5647. MUST SELL - Moving, electric furnace & incinerator, S100 each. Estate 5th wheel travel trailer, cost $25,000 sacrifice for $15,000, never used. Call 629-4484 evenings. RT. 6 • 346 LOGUE ROAD MT. JULIET. TN 37122 Elementary schools get ‘Just Say No’ flags misdemeanor as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor. A trial date of June 6 was set in the case of a 17-year-old Hastings man accused of stealing a microwave oven and money from Hastings Manufacturing last fall. Carl P. Leonard will face two counts of larceny in a building. Each carries a maximum sentence of four years and/or $2,000 in fines. He remains free on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond. His co-defendant pleaded guilty to a similiar offense in February. A Charlotte man accused of carrying a loaded weapon in Hastings pleaded guilty April 15 to two lesser charges. Kyle A. Brock, 24, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle in a non-game area. The offense is punishable by up to two years in prison and/or a $2,500 fine. Brock, of 227 S. Lincoln, also pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor offense of possession of marijuana. That charge carries a maximum one-year in jail and/or $1,000 penalty. Sentencing was set for May 18 before Judge Shuster. Bond was continued in the matter. Alumni, continued ales have made significant contributions to lhe betterment of the community, state or nation, and lhe alumni board would like to know about those individuals to give them special recognition. The board's next meeting is May 11 at Elsie Sage's home at 7:30 p.m. Anyone int­ erested in helping plan activities is welcome to attend. — NOTICE — The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers held April 26,1988 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. CAR & TRUCK R Folk art show this weekend Artisans and craftsmen from all over lhe country will be at the Country Folk Art Show and Sale April 29, 30 and May 1 in Grand Rapids. This show is nationally recognized as the leading folk art show in the nation. Some of the homespun items for sale include quilts and wall hangings, baskets, Shaker furniture, weathervanes, teddy bears, rag nigs, country signs, decoys, woodcarvings, calligraphy, lamp shades, clocks, children's furniture, stoneware and numerous other items. The show will be open Friday evening from 5 to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Everything is for sale all three days and the public is welcome each day. Students at Hope win awards Deberah Lowell of Hastings and Lori Wykoff of Dowling are among several students at Hope College in Holland who have received awards for scholastic achieve­ ment and service. Lowell received the Miriam Joyce Van Eyl award in nursing, and Wykoff was given the Kent Medical Foundation Award. The students were recognized during an honors convocation Tuesday, April 26. Kiwanis Clubs observe CanadaUnited States Goodwill Week Members of the Kiwanis Club of Hastings will mark Canada-United States Good­ will Week April 24-30. Club President Pat Vaughn indicated that this annual observance is designed to focus attention on the nearly two centuries that Canada and the United Stales have lived together in peace. Their 5.000 miles of undefended border are a constant reminder of the friendship that exists between them, and is a pattern for peace for all nations of the world. Canada-United Stales Goodwill Week was originated in 1922 by Kiwanis International and now enjoys wide participation in both countries, said Vaughn. As a result of the obser­ vance. Kiwanians have shown a concern for maintaining and appreciating the excellent relations between the two countries by establishing many permanent and continu­ ing projects. The most noteworthy of the permanent projects has been the dedica­ tion of some three dozen Kiwanis Peace Markers alone m 1435 S. Hanover St. Hastings, Mich. 49OM 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Maun: Monday 8 «o 8 Tueiday-Fridoy 8 to 5 CREDII CAROS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS CIRUAl MOTOU FAITS MVIIIQK Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! BARRY COUNTY POSITION VACANCY Title: Building/Electrical Inspector/ Assistant Zoning Administrator Salary: S15,929 Start — Good Benefits Applicants must present documentation of state certifications as Building and Electrical Inspector. Plan Reviewer and Building Official. Zoning administration experience is also pre­ ferred. Send resume to Barry County Planning Office, 117 S. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058 no later than May 16. 1988. Barry County is an EEO employer. We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. LPNs — RNs GOODWILL WEEK • Apr"24'30 PROFESSIONAL Sales Position We are offering challenging charge nurse positions on our day and afternoon shifts. We need caring individuals who enjoy geriat­ ric patients. Starting wages S8.43 for LPN, S9.83 for RN. We offer health insurance for part-time employees. CALL BONNIE LAVERTY FOR AN APPOINTMENT. Thornapple Manor Phone 945-2407 • • • • New Car Program Complete Training Insurance Program Factory Incentives the common border. Last year. Kiwanis clubs raised and spent more than $73.5 million on community service activities, with a special emphasis on under­ privileged children. Today. Kiwanis numbers 8,400 clubs and 305.000 members in 70 nations around the world. CANADA-UNITED STATES WE OFFER... ttndrus V -tyf ^ » hastings "Just Say No" is what Just Say No students at Southeastern Elementary say their new flag reads. The bright green and white flag is one of four which will now fiy every day along with Old Glory in front of the elementary schools in Hastings. Southeastern Principal Chris Warren and his secretary, June Bolton, secured a grant from Prevention Network out of East Lansing to purchase the flags. Money from the grant will also be used to pay speakers and buy materials for the district's substance abuse programs. • Security • Aggressive Pay Program • Paid Vacation Andrus dealership is looking for one sincere individual to add to our sales team. Previous sales experience helpful, but not necessary. Income opportunity unlimited. Apply to Char­ lie Andrus. Bndrus I# HASTINGS 1435 SOUTH HANOVER STREET SOUTH M-37 — HASTINGS MCP Bookkeeping & Tax Service Complete bookkeeping service and income tax preparation. 5071 N. Shore Dr. Pleasant Lake, Delton 623-2660 MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT Very Competitive Rates ' Covers Prescription Drugs G Excess Doctor Charges Medicare Won't Pay. C. Wendell Strickland 964-2069 Golden Rule Insurance A Rated (Excellent) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-05-05.pdf cffb5eda8fee873bd0078d8599f0b414 PDF Text Text ...wrap Jacob West’s mom has many roles Pennock salutes its volunteers Story on Page 1 Story on Page 10 Video player, disks found in drain A video disk player and 89 video disks discovered hidden in a bridge drain in Thornapple Township have left Barry County Sheriffs deputies puzzled as to what they were doing there. The player and disks, which had been wrapped in garbage bags and left lying on a piece of carboard, were found April 23 by two 14-year-old boys playing near a bridge drain over Duncan Creek in Tbornapple Township. The disks each bore the name Movie Depot, but managers from the Depot’s offices in Middleville and Otsego said they believe the equipment had been sold and was no longer the property of Movie Depot, said Cpl. Tom Hildreth. No other evidence was recovered from the drain, which is located on the east aide of M-37 just south of Stimpson Road. Hildreth said the Depot’s manager in Otsego identified the RCA Selectavision Video Disk player as a rental model formerly owned by the company. He told officials the firm's stores had sold several players and disks but had not kept records on who machines or disks were sold to. The disk player’s value was set at $20. The estimated value of the disks is $2.50 each, Hildreth said. Hildreth said the machine's serial number had not been entered into the Law Enforcement Information Network as stolen, and no other evidence was found at the scene that would link the equipment to an owner. Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Accused hit/run driver arrested A silent observer tip led to Tuesday's arrest of a man who witnesses say fled the scene of an accident last week in* Hastings. Gilbert Richard Heeringa III, of 2899 Tanner Lake Rd., was arraigned in 5&h District Court Wednesday on a charge of leaving the scene of an accident. Hastings Police said the accident oc­ curred April 26 at the comer of State and Washington streets. Heeringa was castbound on State at the same time that Lester C. Caldwell, 22. of Dowling, was traveling west on Suu. Street. As the two approached the Washington Street intersection from op­ posite directions, witnesses said Heer­ inga moved to the center line and turned left onio Washington. Police said Heeringa struck Caldwell’s 1978 Chevrolet in the driver’s side, pushing it sideways. Witnesses told police Heeringa con­ tinued north on Washington, turned west on Apple Sfrect and disappeared from sight. Neither Caldwell, of 9075 Bedford Rd. nor his passenger were seriously hurt in the accident. After his arrest, Heeringa told police he didn't stop because he was scared and didn’t think it had been his fault. Banner Hastings ------ VOLUME 133, NO. 19 IL ,|| ‘ । ,|1> .. ■■■ THURSDAY. MAY 5. 19B8 . ....................... - PRICF 25' ■ . P J- Group seeks to opfess£ youth center in Hastings by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Keeping students off the streets and out of trouble by giving them a place of their own is the goal of local citizens who have banded together to start a you’h center in Hastings. The six-month-old group's efforts were rewarded last week when they received final approval to open the Hastings Youth Activity Center in the basement of the Community Activity Center at 120 N. Michigan Ave. Now the private-sector group is seeking donations from the community to help get the project off the ground. "Everything is A-okay, and we just have to get donations to get started," said Mike Kdley, chairman of the Citizens Group for Youth Activities. "We’ve got our budget proposal, we've got our goals set, and we just have to get the funds." Group leaders said the center's goal is to give young people in Hastings a place to go and do things instead of getting into trouble. Officials hope the center will serve as a _£4trierin^ place for young people who say ‘ they have little to do now after school. Driver arrested, mailboxes toppled A Rutland Township man was taken into custody last week after police said he deliberately ran over four mail boxes on Hammond Road. Hastings firemen were summoned to the scene when the driver’s car caught fire after he toppled the fourth mail box, police said. After refusing to take a preliminary breathalyzer lest, Jeffrey L. Coolidge, of 1850 Woodruff Rd., was issued a citation and arrested for drunken driving, said Michigan State Police troopers. According to Troopers Paul Uerling and Rick Brown of the Hastings Post, Coolidge was driving south on Hammond Road just north of Woodruff at 10 p.m. April 27. As he approached Woodruff, he swerved off the roadway and struck a mailbox on the east side of the road. Troopen said he toppled the next three boxes in a row, swinging off the pavement to strike each one with the front end of his 1979 Ford pickup truck. Witnesses told police they had to help Coolidge out of his burning vehicle aherwvds. Troopen said they found Coolidge sitting in a ditch near the truck wile two open bottles of alcohol. At first Coolidge told police he was not the driver, then admitted to driving the vehicle. Troopers said they’re seeking a warrant charging Coolidge with the more serious offense of drunken driving, second offense “Progress ’88” Special Section featuring local business and industry in review! (Supplement Enclosed) "I've gone downtown and talked to kids. They're bored. They have nothing to do,” said Grace Smith, secretary-treasurer of the group. "So we figured if we can open up a youth center, it'll give them something to do. It'll be something that belongs to them." A second concern of the group’s organizers is keeping kids off the streets downtown. Officials hope ending downtown loitering will reduce vandalism as well as encourage more people to shop downtown. "The public is leery and sometimes scared to be in the downtown area in the evening because of the large number of youth hanging out on our streets and in our parking lots," Kelley said. "Hopefully if we can gel the kids off the streets people will come down and shop more," Kelley said. Group lecders hope to raise 52,000 to fund activities for the first year the center will be open. Money will be used to pay rent and purchase supplies, but Kelley said the bulk will be spent on a $500,000 liability insurance policy for the center. Through fund-raising activities, group leaders hope to raise enough money to keep the center open after the first year. Kelley said plans call for the center to be supervised by an adult advisory board who will provide continuous supervision of the facility. But he said the center will otherwise be run by the young people. Activities will be based on interest, but group leaders plan to have board and video games, music, hobby and crafts and other similiar activities at the center. Leaders also plan to sponsor talks on substance abuse and other teen concerns. "We're going to have rap sessions and drug and alcohol sessions," Kelley said, adding that volunters from the Barry County Substance Abuse Center have already offered to come down for sessions at the center. Kelley said the response to requests for donations has been good so far. About $300 has been raised, and other materials have been donated by the Moose Lodge in Hastings. Leaders hope to open the center on a regular bar's by mid-summer, depending on how donations go. Once the center is fully Continued on page 3 Classmates bid farewell to friend after fatal crash Lori West’s children (clockwise, from right) Philicia, Kelsey, Jacob and Cydney, keep her busy around the clock. Hastings mother strives for normal family life by Kathleen Scott Five years ago, Lori West thought being mom to one child took a lot of time and en­ ergy. Now with three more children, includ­ ing one who needs 24-hour care, Lori looks back at the earlier days as easy. She and her husband Steve, are parents of Philicia, 5 1/2, Cydney 3 1/2, Jacob, almost 20 months, and Kelsey, three months. Jacob received a lot of attention last sum­ mer and fall, as Lori painstakeningly solicit­ ed funds from the state for in-home nursing care for Jacob. The youngster was born with only one lung and his heart is located on the right side ofhis body. He has received exten­ sive hospitalization and numerous surgeries. Medical bills for his care have surpassed the half-million dollar mark. Lori says that his medical bills will probably eventually top $1 million, so she calls him her "million dollar baby." The family was separated for eight months while Lori stayed with Jacob at Children’s Hospital in Detroit, the older girls stayed with relatives in Ann Arbor and Steve, a product engineer at Flexfab, Inc., stayed at their 803 S. Hanover residence during the week and traveled to Detroit on weekends and whenever doctors thought Jacob was not going to make it. Jacob has a reconstructed airway and breathes through an artificial trachea. He is usually hooked up to an electric misting machine which keeps his trachea and lungs from drying out. And he is fed a mixture of formula and baby food through a machine. But he is also learning to walk, learning to speak through sign language, exercising his 20-month-old curiosity, and even gels to play outdoors if he wears a filter on his trachea. Now that Jacob is back home and the family is back together, Lori says her first priority is making sure family life is as normal as possible. "We all try to stay together," says Lori. "My kids have been through a lot. I don't think it’s fair to my older girls to be separ­ ated. No matter what the cost, we try to stay together." Al least once a month, Steve, 29, and Lori, 26, have to take Jacob to Detroit for routine tests and treatments, often for a week or two at a time. And they try to maintain family unity. Continued, page 11 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Nearly 300 Delton Kellogg High School students were present Monday at St. Ambrose Church in Delton to bid farewell to a fellow classmate and a good friend. Teachers and schoolmates filled one side of the church's pews during funeral services for Delton High School junior Michael VanDeLaare who died Thursday after school. VanDeLaare, 17, had been planning a busy summer filled with fishing at Pine Lake and riding his three-wheeler at his grandmother’s cabin up north. But his summer plans ended Thursday afternoon when the pickup truck he was driving struck a tree on Hickory Road, west of Trick Road, in Barry Township. VanDeLaare, of 10610 Three Mile Rd., was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:03 p.m. A passenger and schoolmate, Erica Shronz, 16, was taken to Borgess Hospital, where she was treated for a broken left foot, cuts and bruises, and later released. Police said VanDeLaare was driving Shronz home after school Thursday when the accident occurred at 3:15 p.m. VanDeLaare was eastbound on Hickory Road when he left the south side of the road, came back, spun sideways and left the road again. VanDeLaare struck a large tree broadside in the driver’s door, wrapping the 1984 Ford truck around the tree, said Barry Towship Police Officer John Stidham. The following day, the mood was somber at Delton High School. "It was kind of a shock," said classmate Scott Holmes, who delivered the eulogy at VanDeLaare's funeral. "A lol of people weren’t there Friday, and those who were left after second hour. Continued, page 11 Michael VanDeLaare Police crackdown on offenders in downtown Hastings A new push to clear loiterers out of downtown Hastings led to the arrest of three offenders Sunday on charges rang­ ing from possession of open alcohol, disturbing the peace and resisting and obstructing police. The three have yet to be arraigned, and their names were not released. But Police Chief Daniel Fumiss said the arrests were rhe first in a new, stepped-up effort to remove traffic and drug offenders from the streets of downtown Hastings. "We want people to come downtown and enjoy themeslvcs. but we want them to respect the rights of others.” Fumiss said. With the stan of warm spring weather. Fumiss said police expect more people hanging out downtown. "We knew when the weather got bet­ ter. we'd have problems cropping up," he said. As part of the program, plain-clothes officers will be on patrol downtown. Furniss said officers will be concen­ trating on monitoring the area between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Police plan to pay special attention to the court house area bordering West State Street. "One of the areas we’re concentrating on. in the past we've had problems in that area between Broadway and Church.” he said. It’s Spring...a time of discovery Babies are popping up everywhere at the Don Smith residence where quadruplet Nubian/Alpine goats, all does, arrived last Friday. Two of the kids were fragile at birth but are now holding their own after special care by Don's wife, Pam. Here, the quads meet the Smith’s three-month-old grandchild, Eric Laurie of Hastings. Monday during Be Kind to Animals Week. The Smiths live at 547 Meadow Lane. Barry County Livestock Agent Rusty Plummer said about 10 percent of does will give birth to quadruplets or quintuplets, while 40 percent have twins. 40 percent have triplets and 10 percent bear sing.es. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 5, 1988 WMU president addresses Rotary honorees Exceptional students aren’t honored enough. Western Michigan University Presi­ dent Dr. Dither Haenickc told members of the Hastings Rotary and the club’s 10 honorees Monday afternoon. Speaking at Rotary’s weekly luncheon. Dr. Haenicke said students who achieve what the Rotary Honors Convocation students have done in four years of high school should be rewarded. "In my opinion society does not honor you enough.” Dr. Haenicke said. ”1 commend you for that.” Dr. Haenicke. the university’s fifth presi­ dent and a former scholar and author of over 100 books, said intelligence and academics arc not up to one's self. "It’s a gift from God and it should not be wasted." he said. Honored by the Hastings Rotary at the lun­ cheon were: Phil Anton, son of Michael and Charlotte Anton; Dawn Archer, daughter of Larry and Michelle Archer; Amy'Bowers, daughter of Don and Lois Bowers; Tracy Heath, daughter of Deb Heath; Andrea Lynn Curtiss, daughter of Roland and Jan Curtiss; Janelle Hoekstra, daughter of Dale and Diane Hoekstra; Rob Longstreet, son of Jack and Gerry Longstreet; Michael Merrill, son of Rotary Honora Convocation honorees were: (front row left to right) Amy Bowers, Dawn Archer, Heather Prucha, Andrea Curtiss, and Sara Sweetland (back row) Tracy Heath, Rob Longstreet, Mike Merrill, and Janelle Hoekstra. f Ann Merrill; Heather Prucha. daughter of Ronald and Sheila Prucha; and Sara Sweetland, daughter of Paul and Anne Sweetland. Dr. Haenickc also paid tribute to the parents of the rotary honorees. "Even the best students do not prosper unless they have the proper parental background." he said, ‘Without thise, cor­ rect academic achievement cannot be achieved." Dr. Haenicke related the important of values to two plays he studied by Faust and Galieo. He said leadership goes hand-in-hand with having values and the thirst to learn. “You should know that the opportunity and the ability to enjoy learning is a responsibili­ ty." he said. "It (the will to leam) is the ultimate knowledge, the essence of life, destiny and the basic question of philosophy." Dr. Haenicke, who lived under both facism and communism, suggested that the students should advance their knowledge and use their ability and options to leam and go into as many "fields of knowledge" as possible. He said freedom should not be taken lightly. “Do not take it for granted," he said. "Cherish it and make constant use of it.” PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES South Jefferson STREET NEWS COMPLETE DENTURE >445 IMMEDIATE DENTURE *335 UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE *265 *335 •All twth ond malariali utad maa! tha high ilondards let by tha American Daniel Ats’n. •Our on premise! lab provide* Individual & efficient service. •Free denture consultation • examination. Firefighters finish putting out the blaze that destroyed a bam/workshop and shed at 2409 Woodruff Road in Hastings last Friday. Three area fire departments battle blaze Twenty firefighters from three departments were called to battle a fire that destroyed a workshop in Hastings Township on Friday. Seven trucks from the Hastings, Freeport and Middleville Fire Departments were on hand to put out the blaze at 2409 Woodruff Road that began at 11:35 a.m. The fire destroyed the 32 by 46-foot workshop, as well as a 14 by 20-foot addition to the building on the Dale Taylor property. National Bank of Hastings names Komstadt to its board of directors Larry J. Komstadt has been elected to the board of directors of the National Bank of Hastings, Robert Sherwood, president, has announced. Komstadt. 49. executive vice president of the bank, has been employed with National Bank since 1970. He started as an assistant vice president in the Loan Department and was named vice president in January 1974. A native of Toledo, Ohio, he was employed for 10 years by the Lucas County State Bank. He is a 1956 graduate of Macomber High School in Toledo and a 1968 graduate of the Ohio School of Banking at Ohio University. Komstadt served on the Hastings Fire Department in 1973, was a member of the Hastings City Council from 1974 to 1977 and was elected mayor pro tern during those years. “ He currently is chairman of the Downtown Development Authority and is treasurer of the Barry County Community Building Board. Komstadt is also a member of the F&AM (616) 455-0810 *L.D. Hlmebaugh DOS *D.D. While DDS *G. Mancewkx DOS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids EVENTS Mother** Day - May 8. Celebrate Mom's day this Sunday. If you can’t visit; call, write, send flowers or fly a banner over her house saying "Hi Mom". OR, buy a card at Bosley's, hire a limo from Noteworthy Limousine and take Mom to Brunch at the County Seat on South Jefferson. Reservations are a must. 2. Visit the May Art Show at the Community Building in Hastings this Saturday. 3. International Tuba Day - May 6. Bing Crosby’s Birthday - May 2. Play any of Bing’s hits on your tuba at Bosley’s this week and we will donate $10.00 for each tuba player who participates to the Hastings Band Washington Trip Fund. (Maximum donation $100.00, that’s 10 players.) 4. Stop at the Barry County Circuit Court this Friday at 11 a.m. and congratulate the very deserving recipient of the Liberty Bell Award. 5. Members of the Just Say No Clubs are hav­ ing a celebration at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings this Saturday from 1 until 3. Games, balloons and two famous dogs will be part of the festivities. 6. Congratulations to WBCH on 30 years of ser­ vice to our community. 7. Starting this Saturday, May 7, the Hasting* Saving* and Loan offers all of their services, including loan services, on Saturdays from 9 until noon. 8. National Photo Month - May. Take a picture capturing the essence, the ambience, the joy of South Jefferson Street. In other words, the quintessential South Jefferson Street pic­ ture. Bring it to Bosley's and we will post it and give you a $3.00 gift certificate. If we pick one to publish. It's $10.00 more. 9. Lumpy Rug Day • May 3. A day to take care of all thoso things you have shoved under the rug, literally and figuratively speaking-. 10. Lei Day - May 1. Bring us a homemade lei to wear and get a $2.00 gift certificate and a can of pineapple. 11. Thanks to Kali Jonas, Sarah Newton and the others who recited Mother Goose rhymes from our soapbox. 12. Progressive Graphic* on South Jefferson can make you a T-shirt for any occasion. Visit them this week. 1. (Gift certificates an limited to one person per month and, unless otherwise stated. Io those 18 or older.) Western Michigan President Dither Haenicke addressed honorees at the Hastings Rotary meeting on Monday. Moskalik named Merit Scholarship finalist Nursing Home insurance Can pay up to 1130 a day lor 5 full years Call loo.y lor FREE FACTS in­ eluding costs, exceptions, limi­ tations. and renewal provisions. Sales Representative P.O. Box 121, Hastings, Ml 49058-0121 (616) 323-0982 BANKERS LIFE ANQ CASUALTY im 1 I Aaron Moskalik, a Hastings High School senior, is among one of over 2,800 winners of college-sponsored Merit Scholarships named by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) in the last of three major an­ nouncements in 1988. In this year's competition, 129 private ahif 84 public higher education institutions, located in 42 states, have committed approx­ imately $12 million to support Merit Scholarships. Moskalik, son of James and Judy Moskalik of 4186 E. Center Rd., Hastings, will receive $750 per year or a total of $3,000 in scholar­ ship from Western Michigan University where he plans to study engineering. Winners were chosen from among Merit Program Finalists who reported plans to at­ tend the sponsor college, and officials of the institution selected recipients and determined their stipend amounts. Each of these Merit Scholars will receive between $1,000 and $8,000 over the four years of undergraduate study at the sponsoring college or university. More than one million juniors in over 19,000 U.S. high schools entered the 1988 Merit Program by taking a screening test, the 1986 PSAT/NMSQT. Some 15,000 of these participants qualified as Semifinalists. The top scorers in every state are designated Semifinalists in numbers that approximate one-half of one percent of each state's graduating seniors; this method of naming John Deere Riders. Tailor-made just for you Our SX and RX ing needs with top features, 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Little Bucky celebrates Michigan Recycle Week (May 1-7) by having a sale this week. You will want to recycle your dollars at Bosley's when you shop our weekly Reminder Ad. Remember Mom this Sunday by shopping our selection of cards, fragrances and gifts for Mom. Our home health care department now stocks Jobst Pumpers Support Stocking for Men and Women. Every day is Double Print. at Bosley's. We are open every Sundc; from 10 until 1 to serve you. Shop our newly expanded Clarion make-up selection this week. Semifinalists ensures that the talent pool is representative of able students in all parts of the nation. About 14,000 of the Semifinalist in the cur­ rent program became Finalists by meeting rigorous academic standards and by supplying infOm^Btion about their extracurricular ac­ tivities and contributions to the school and community, and be receiving the endorsement and recommendation of their schools. All Merit Scholars are being chosen from the group of distinguished Finalists. More than 6.000 Merit Scholarships are be­ ing awarded to academically talented high school seniors in the 1988 competition. Two other groups of Merit Scholars were named and honored in separate nationwide an­ nouncements earlier this spring. On April 7, nearly 1.400 were identified as recipients of corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarships; these winners were chosen from among Finalists who have qualifications of particular interest to their sponsor organizations. The announcement on April 21 included 1,800 winners of National Merit $2,000 Scholar­ ships, the awards for which every Finalist is considered and that are allocated on a state representational basis. NMSC is a not-for-profit corporation established in 1955 to conduct the annual Merit Program. The scholarships it offers are supported, without federal or state funds, by more than 600 independent sponsor organiza­ tions and institutions. Over the program’s 33 years, commitments and expenditures of $334 million have been made for Merit Scholar­ ships awarded to about 109,000 of the na­ tion's most outstanding secondary school students. riding mowers fit your body with ad­ justable seats and easy-toreach controls. Fit your mow­ AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK too. Check them out today! Especially the new, affor­ dable RX63. ■ 17-inch turning radius Now with DEERE SEASON PRICES Visa Discover Layaway with 0% APR for 90 days ■ 26-, 30- and 38-inch cut Larry J. Kornstadt Continued on page 11 Money from Home! POPE’S 124 E. State St., Hastings — for — Mother's Day Gifts Decorative Country Accessories Oak and Pine Furniture ■ On-the-go, no-clutch shift ■ 6, 9 and 12 hp Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris said Wednesday the fire’s cause had yet to be determined, and the fire is still under investigation. The value of the building was estimated at $12,000, but the value of the contents is still unknown. Caris said. Firemen used 11.000 gallons of water dur­ ing the Vh hour effort to douse the building. Indoor/Outdoor Silk Plants Wysocki Prints Mugs Home Equity Loans are available at NBH Yes, money from home (your home) can be obtain­ ed, if you have an amount paid on your property that will be comparable to the project for which you want to borrow. Peter Jones Collection Country Lamps and Shades Earthbound Pottery Come see us when you have an idea you think is worth pursuing. Blue Bowl Pottery Collection QUOTE: Also .. "Good judgement comes from experience, and ex­ perience comes from bad judgement.'' Ir-PHRRmncY OSLEY SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - MS-142* In Our Appliance Dept. • Dishwashers • Microwaves • Refrigerators • Ranges THORNAPPLE VALLEY me. |[||( 1690 Bedford Rd.. (AA-37) Hailing! • 616-945-9526 Phone 945-2168 HOURS: 9:00 to 6:0u Mon.. Tues., Thurs.; 9:00 to 8:00 Wednesdy-Friday; Saturday 9:00 to 4:00 ATIONAL ANK of n AST1NGS West State at Broadway Member FDIC All Deoosits Insured Up to $100,000.00 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 5, 1988 — Page 3 Area man found innocent of kidnapping woman Robert Smith of Grand Rapids talks with an Ionia Michigan State Police Trooper, right, after the motorcycle he was riding collided with three deer, one of which is visible at left in the background. Lake Odessa Ambulance personnel Jenaro Colon, Pat Bartlett, Marv Westendorp and another unidentified technician stabilize Sandra Smith after the mishap nea.- Lake Odessa. (Banner photos) Deer cause accidents near Lake Odessa by Shelly Sulser A Lake Odessa man escaped serious injuryearly Sunday when the motorcycle he was riding struck a deer on M-50 between Hastings Road and Freeport Road while a Grand Rapids woman suffered a possible broken leg in a separate similar incident later that day. Troopers from the Ionia Post of the Michigan State Police said Douglas Hendrick. 33. of 13775 Jackson Rd. was traveling west on M-50 at about 4:15 a.m. when a doe trot­ ted into the road in front of Henrick's motorcycle. “She (the deer) ran in front of me and I hit the brakes.” Hendrick said. "My bike hit her shoulder first and my body hit her in the back.” Hendrick, who was heading to work in Grand Rapids and was only four miles from home when the incident occurred, sought treatment for scrapes and cuts at the Pennock Hospital emergency room. At about 5:55 p.m. Sunday, the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service was called to the scene of another motorcycle/deer collision where a Grand Rapids couple sustained injuries. Troopers said Robert Edward Smith. 48, and his wife, Sandra Jane Smith, 47, were traveling west on Clarksville Road west of Jackson Road when they attempted to pass another vehicle. Three deer apparently ran in­ to the path of the Smith motorcycle causing the couple to impact with the deer. The couple was taken to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids where Sandra Smith was treated for a possible broken leg in addi­ tion to cuts and scrapes. Her husband also received minor injuries. Both were wearing helmets at the time of the accident and no cita­ tions were issued. Wood to seek re-election as County Sheriff Although he has not officially filed for candidacy to the post. Barry County Sheriff David O. Wood said Wednesday he will seek another four years in office. Others hoping to be elected to county of­ fices in the November general election in­ clude Marjorie E. Radant of 646 W. Walnut, Hastings, who has filed for candidacy as a District 1 (city of Hastings) County Commissioner. Opposing Radant for a chair currently oc­ cupied by Carolyn Coleman is Ivan J. Snyder of 812 E. Madison St., Hastings. Both Snyder and Radant are Republicans vying for the two year term. Seeking a District 2 (Thornapple and Yankee Springs Townships) County Com­ missioner post is Republican Tom Lethcoe of 12 State St., Middleville. Incumbent Republican P. Richard Dean from District 3 (Irving, Rutland and Hastings Townships) has filed for re-election. He resides at 1187 Ogimas, Hastings. Republican incumbent Orvin H. Moore of 7551 Hagar Rd., Nashville, has filed for re­ election to the District 4 County Commis­ sion post, which represents Woodland, Castleton and Carlton Townships. No one has filed for candidacy to represent Maple Grove. Assyria and Johnstown Townships (District 5). In District 6. (Hope. Orangeville and Baltimore Townships) Republican Ethel M. Boze of 2890 Sager Rd., Hastings is seeking a nomination for candidacy as County Com­ missioner challenging incumbent Democrat Paul Kiel of4327 Harmony Dr., Shelbyville. There are no candidates from District 7 (Prairieville and Barry Townships) seeking election to the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners to date. County commissioner terms are two years in length while all other county offices carry four year terms. Deadline to file for candidacy to county of­ fice is May 31 at 4 p.m. Nominations to the November general election will be determined at an August 2 primary election. Group seeks youth center Continued from page 1 operational, officials hope to keep it ?• -a six days a week, from 3 p.m. to r p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 3 p.m. to midnight on Friday, and from noon to midnight on Saturday. Kelley said the idea for the center grew out of a gathering of citizens who saw the need for something to occupy kids who now have no daily activities to keep them busy. "We were all sitting down at Richie's Coffee Shop one day, and I said to Doris (Gieb) we need to get something going for kids," Kelley said. Since then, he added, it's been an uphill battle to find a place to locate the center and raise funds to get it going. "It seemed like every place we found didn't meet their expectations," he said, referring to regulations requiring the center to have two exits, have emergency lights and fulfill other code restrictions. Smith, who said she recently returned to Hastings after a five-year absence, said she's concerned that local teens don't have enough to do. "I have a teenage kid, and I don't want him standing out on street corners and getting involved in drugs," she said. "We want the town to be nice again, like it was 10 years ago. In the last five years, it's really changed a lot" Aside from getting kids off the streets, Kelley said he hopes the center will help build some civic pride in the minds of young people. "These youth are not being given any positive direction," he said. "These are the same youth that will someday be governing our city. We, the public, owe these youth a sense of direction and a sense of worth in our community." by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Delton man accused of kidnapping last fall after he picked up a young woman whose car had broken down has been found innocent of the charge A jury deliberated for one hour before finding Brett T. Shurman, 29, innocent of kidnapping following a three-day trial that ended April 13 in Barry County Circuit Court. Shurman picked up the 19-year-old woman on Nov. 1 after her car had broken down in the rain at 5 a.m. near Cloverdale and Kingsbury roads. Police said Shurman gave the woman a lift, took her to his home and kept her there for several hours. But Shurman testified he merely asked her to stay there until he could sneak her out of the house past his mother. Trooper Ken Langford of the Michigan State Police Hastings Post said Shurman had offered to take the woman to her parent's home on Cedar Creek after he found her with her disabled car on Coverdale Road. "When they got there, she told him to slow down, and he just kept on driving," Langford said. He continued a little farther, turned around and passed the street again, Langford said. They returned to the woman's car, and she tried to start it again but was unable. Langford said Shurman pushed the car off the road and told the woman to get back into his car. "She didn't know what he was going to School board makes fourth amendment to 1987-88 budget Gifts and adjustments in state aid have in­ creased revenue in the Hastings Area Schools' budget, and caused the board of education to make a fourth amendment to the 1987-88 budget at its April meeting. Revenues have increased S73.210. making the total revenue for the year $10,580,005. Other adjustments in state aid, as well as the money spent on specific gifts given to the schools, increased expenditures $61,998, br­ inging the total expenditures for the year to $10,826,263. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said the revenue increase could have been higher if state aid had not been cut. Gifts accepted by the board at the same meeting include $500 from the Northeastern Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization to purchase books for the school’s library. Another $500 is earmarked for anti-drug materials and programs for the elementary schools' Just Say No clubs from the Preven­ tion Network of East Lansing. The board approved an unpaid leave of absence one-half day each week to Nancy Bradley, a fourth grade teacher at Southeastern Elementary while she completes a counseling practicum. The board also approved the appointment of Ernest Strong as director of driver education for this year’s spring and summer programs. Janet Foley received continuing tenure as a classroom teacher. Because she had previous part-time classroom experience in another district, her probationary period ends in June of this year, rather than June 1989. At the next meeting — May 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the vocal music room at Hastings Middle School — the board will vote on curriculum review materials submitted at the April meeting. If approved, the computer curriculum for grades K-12 would be used as a working sum­ mary of computer instruction in the Hastings schools. If implemented, the new computer cur­ riculum would require equipment the district does not have, said Schoessel. which would necessitate a budget development. The mathematics curriculum review and development project report will also be recommended for approval. That project is in its third year. It was delayed one year after the state announced it would be implementing new mathematics requirements. Textbooks needed next year for high school science, mathematics, business and special education will be presented to the board for adoption at the next meeting. If the June 13 millage fails, the books will not be purchased, said Schoessel. Even if the millage passes, the books will not necessarily be purchased. Texts will be ordered “only if there is suffi­ cient money available.” he said. The high school received its one-year evaluation and progress report from North Central Accreditation. Principal Steve Har­ bison reported that no violations of standards were noted. The district is following up on suggestions made by the team which toured the school in November 1986. If the millage fails. Harbison said the school would lose its “elite” accreditation because of program cuts. do, and she didn't want to cause any more problems," Langford said. "She was intimidated by him." Shurman took her back to his home so he could pick up some tools to work on the car. But once there, he brought the woman upstairs to his bedroom and asked her to remain there for several hours. Testifying in his own behalf, Shurman admitted he brought the woman into his house at 10471 W. Keller Rd. But he denied harming the woman and said his intent was “only to get her back home without my Mom knowing about it" Shurman said she followed him into the house and up to his room. But once she was there, he asked her to be quiet until he could sneak her out past his mother, who didn't want him to bring women into the house, he said. He admitted it was his idea to bring her into the house, but he denied that he wanted her to come to his room. On the witness stand, Shurman denied the prosecution's allegations that he was preventing her from leaving the house. He told the court he had asked her to remain in his room until he could sneak her past his mother - whom he said would be angry if she found her in the house. But Langford said the woman did not know if anyone else was in the building. "She didn't know there was anyone else in the house," he said. "He acted like there was somebody else there." Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley asked Shurman why he just didn't tell his mother that he had found the woman stuck in the rain and had brought her in to warm her up and feed her. "You don't know my mother," Shurman said. "She wouldn't have given a damn if she was wet or cold, and she certainly wouldn't have made her any breakfast" Under cross examination, he did admit he told her several times, "Be quiet or it’ll be all over for me but the crime." Shurman told the court he had offered to let her call her parents or boyfriend. But he also admitted asking her to lock the bedroom door when he left the room. "He continuously told her to be quiet" Langford said. "When he left the room, he put her in the closet" The kidnapping charge carried a maximum penalty of up to life in prison. Handcrafts and folk an by over 50 artists will be displayed for sale Saturday at the Barry County Community Center. The second annual May Art Festival, which is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, begins at 10 a.m. and lasts until 5 p.m. Admission is free. The juried show will featured work by artists from throughout the Midwest as well as from local craftsman. Man escapes serious injury in Friday broadside by Shelly SuLser Chad Hardin of Nashville would be in much worse condition, police said, if he had not been wearing his sealbelt Friday morning when his vehicle was struck broadside by a large truck on M-66 south of Nashville. “Fortunately all he has is a concussion and some bumps and bruises." said Trooper Greg Fouty of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. “He’d be in much worse shape if it weren't for that seatbelt.” Fouty said the southbound lift truck had slowed for a left turning vehicle at about 8:30 a.m. when Hardin, who was traveling cast on Lawrence Road, pulled out on to M-66 in front of the truck. Hardin, 21, of 8638 Lawrence Rd., was taken to Pennock Hospital by the Nashville Ambulance where he was admitted for head injuries and released Saturday. The truck’s driver, employed by Hull Lift Truck. Inc. in Elkhart. IN., was William Laws. 29, of Elkhart. He was also wearing his seatbelt and was not injured. Hardin was issued a citation for failure to yield, Fouty said. Middleville child remains in serious condition after accident Angela Kuiper, 18-month-old daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Richard Kuiper of Middleville, remains in serious condition at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids where she was taken by helicopter after an April 16 accident at her home. Originally listed as critical, the toddler's condition was upgraded to serious over the weekend of April 23. She is hospitalized in the pediatric—intensive care unit. The child was discovered by her father in a water-filled pool cover after being alerted by one of his other children. Richard Kuiper was given instruction in cardiopulminary resuscitation (CPR), via telephone, by Barry County Sheriff's Depart­ ment Deputy Tim Rouse, and Kuiper kept try­ ing to revive the child while waiting for the ambulance to get to the family's Stimpson Road home. PUBLIC OPINION: What’s the nicest thing your mom ever did for you? Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Friday through Sunday Lower Peninsula Partly sunny Friday with a chance of thundershowers over the weekend. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s. Lows in the 40s on Friday and Saturday. In the mid 40s north to the mid 50s south on Sunday. Upper Peninsula Partly sunny Friday. A chance of showers and thundershowers over the weekend. Highs in the 60s. Lows in the 40s. LETTERS front our readers.... Reader urges voters to become educated To the editor: I would like to take this opportunity to re­ mind the voters of the Hastings area of the up­ coming millage increase referendum, which will be voted upon June 13, 1988. This is. indeed, a very important issue. There is a veritable mountain of information that is available to all Michigan residents under the Freedom of Information Act. Educate yourselves! Information may be ob­ tained from the local school district regarding specific teacher and administration salaries, copies of the current budget, evaluation pro­ cedures (teachers and administration), master contract (teacher/administralion) copies, or any other specific information. Sincerely, Mark McLean Hastings ' Art Festival opens Saturday in Hastings A Nashville man sustained head injuries in an accident south of that town Friday. The truck pictured in the background struck Chad Hardin's car, left as Hardin was crossing M-66. The Hastings Alex Smith Jenny Heuss This Week’s Question: Moms everywhere will be saluted Sunday as the country observes May 8 as Mother’s Day. Mothers can be credited with nurtur­ ing, comforting, feeding, clothing, loving and correcting their children to mold them into responsible adults. And they are also in special memories of times when they went out of their way to help their children. What is the nicest thing your mother has ever done for you? Marge Hughes, Hastings: “Having me, I guess.” Banner ---------------------------- < Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michioan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 18 - Thursday, May 5,1988 Subscription Rates: $13.00 per year in Barry County; $15.00 per year in adjoining counties: and S16.50 per year elsewhere. Kelly Smith Max Myers, Hastings: “So many things. It’s hard to say." Robin Brown, Nashville: always there for me.” “She was Jenny Heuss, Hastings: “She let me have Teddy Ruxpin." Alex Smith, Hastings: “She gave me a dinosaur room with dinosaur curtains, dinosaur sheets and dinosaur pajamas." Kelly Smith, Hastings: “She let me sleep in the basement all by myself in my own room." Write us a letter! welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. The Hastings Banner �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 5, 1938 Bobby Eugene Schray Howard Martin, Jr. NASHVILLE - Bobby Eugene Schray, 54, of 1540 S. Clark Rd., Nashville, died Monday, May 2, 1988 at his residence. Mr. Schray was born on October 31,1933, in Grand Ledge, the son of Benjamin A. and Nettie M. (Cramer) Schray. He attended Forest Rode School in Lansing. He was in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1954. He lived in Lansing until 1970 when he moved to Brarroda for two years working on the Cook Nuclear Plant He moved to Nashville in 1973. He was married to Carol A. Great­ house on October 4, 1958. He was employed at the Local 338 in pipe filters for 18 years, retiring in 1987 due to ill health. He was a member of the Morley S. Oates Post 701 VFW. Mr. Schray is survived by his wife, Carol; two daughters, Terressa Schray of Nashville and Mrs. Emmett (Alise) Swan of Nashville; two grandchildren; two brothers, Paul H. Schray of Perry and Andrew G. Schray of Bellevue; two sisters, Mrs. Swathwood Harri­ son and Catherine Walters of Marshall; many nieces and nephews. Military graveside services were held Wednesday, May 3, at East Lawn Memorial Garden Cemetery, Okomus. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. HASTINGS - Howard Martin, Jr., 69, of 1520 North Jefferson Street, passed away Tuesday morning, May 3, 1988 at his residence. Mr. Martin was bom April 6, 1919 in Detroit, the son of Howard and Elizabeth (Flynn) Martin. He was raised in Battle Creek and attended schools there. In 1933 he came to the Hastings area and graduated in 1935 from Hastings High School. He went on to attend Western Michigan College. He was married to Helen M. Naylor on March 27,1945. He was employed as a printer for the Hastings Banner and later the Hastings Press for 38 years, retiring in 1984. He was a Veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. While in the Army he played trumpet in the United Stales Army Rand. Mr. Martin was a well known area musician, play­ ing trumpet for many years in bands at various functions in the Barry County Area. He also was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Hastings American Legion Post. Mr. Martin is survived by his wife, Helen; a daughter, Mrs. Dan (Kristine) Clements of Holt; a son, Gregory Martin of Royal Oak; two granddaughters; two step granddaughters; a brother, Arland Martin of Petosky and two nieces. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5. 1988 at Hastings Township Cemetery with Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. officiating. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to The ALS Foundation. Charles J. Clark, I Josephine S. Garland LAS VEGAS - Charles James Clark 1,44, of 67 East Russell Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away sudden­ ly Saturday, April 23, 1988 in Las Vegas. Mr. Clark is the son of Rupert and Dorothy (Munger) Clark. He lived in Las Vegas for seven years. He was a member of the Sprinkler Fillers Union #669 in Las Vegas. He is survived by his wife, Andrea Clark, of Las Vegas; one daughter, Kim Yakel of Pheonix, Arizora; one son, Charles James Clark II, at home and one grandchild. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 1988 at the South Martin Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. RICHLAND - Josephine S. Garland, 79, of 6101 East E Avenue, Richland, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 1988 at Borgess Nursing Home in Kalamazoo, where she had been a patient for several months. Mrs. Garland was bom May 6, 1909, in Washington D.C., the daughter of William and Lillian Ann (O’Brien) Bissell. She moved to Podunk Lake near Hastings in 1983 and has resided in the Kalamazoo area the past two years. She was married to James P. Garland Octob­ er 4, 1936. He preceded her in death July 30, 1984. Mrs. Garland was a former administrative assistant to the Head of Nursing for Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, VA. Mrs. Garland is survived by a daughter, JoAnn G. Lauderdale of Richland; a son, Samuel M. Garland of San Antonio, TX; five grandchildren, James D. Lauderdale, Margaret Ann Burns, Martha Jo Lauderdale, Michael Garland and Elizabeth Garland. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 30, 1988. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Borgess Nursing Home. Harold L. Veitch LAKE ODESSA - Harold L. Veitch, 72, of Lake Odessa, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Veitch was bom December 9, 1915 in Canada, the son of Robert and Mona (Simon) Veitch. He was married to Rita Hundt on May 2, 1959 in Lansing. He was foreman at Fisher Body in Lansing, retiring in 1973. He was a member of the Masons. Mr. Veitch is survived by his wife, Rita; two sons, Thomas of San Antonio, TX. and Robert of Lake Odessa; one daughter, Linda Hurd of Newland, NC; five step-children, Joseph Mras of California, Nancy Doty of Lansing, Barbara Schaub of Charlotte and Kathy Dubois of Lake Odessa; two sisters, Evelyn Pierce of Lake Odessa and Virginia Copeland of Orlando, Florida; four grandchildren; 18 step­ grandchildren and one step-great grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday, April 29, 1988 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Rev. Doug Newton officiating. Burial was at the Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contribution may be made to the Lake Odessa Library. Lester M. Coykendall ATTEND SERVICES HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. Nonh Si.. Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. May 8 - 8:45 Church School. 10:00 Family Worship Thursday. May 5 - 7:30 Sr. Choir. 8:00 AA. Saturday. May 7 - 9:30 Conf 8. Cleanup Day. 1-3:00 Corsages pick up. 4:30 wedding. 8:00 NA. Monday. May 9 - 7.00 Bd Stewardship. Tuesday. May 10 - 9:30 Wordwat­ chers. 7:00 Caregiving. Wednes­ day. May 11 - 9:30 Family Class, 7:00 Stephen Support. 7:30 SCS Stiff. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Corner of Broadway and Center, in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith, Rector Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir, 9 p.m. Church School and Adult Education. 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist. 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7 p.m. Call for informa­ tion about youth choir. Bible Study, youth group and other activities. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. May I - 9:30 and 11:00 Morn­ ing Worship Service. Nursery pro­ vided. Broadcast al 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 Church School Classes for all ages. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room. 5:30 Junior High Youth meet at Church. Monday . May 2 - 8:30 a.m. Hastings Area Ministerial Assn. 9:30 Circle I. at the home of Kathryn Ferris. 1.00 Circle 4. in the Lounge. 1:30 Cir­ cle 3. at the home of Agnes Smith. 7:30 Circle 5. al Hidden Valley Community Bldg. 7:30 Circle 6. at the home of Barbara Standage. 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Thursday. May 5 - 9:30 Circle 2. in the Lounge. 5:15 Scho'arship Committee meeting. Friday. May 6 - 9:30 May Fellwoship Day. sponsored by Church Women United, here. 6:30 to 9:30 Junior High Fellowship Dance-Memorial Hall. GOD, 1674 West Slate Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship II a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. David D. Garrett. Phone 948-2229 Par­ sonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm, Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School. 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings. Ml 49058 Nor­ man Hetron, Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home. Sciiedule of services: Sun­ day, Wor-.hip 10 a.m., Bible Schjol 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible.' 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour, 6:00 (Elcm. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams al 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB club for boys. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS AEXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOC'*'" 73 Hostings and loke Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hutin,.,. Inc. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banfield Church: Worship Service 9:00; Church Schoo! Mon­ day, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barrett. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8, 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH, 1302 S. Hanover. Hastings. Leonard Davis. Pastor. Ph. 948-2256 or 945-9429. Sun­ day: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.. Youth 5 p.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m. Nursery for all services. Wednes­ day: CYC 6:45 p.m., prayer and Bible study 7 p.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. SLunday School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hartgerink, Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Insurance for your life. Home. Business and Car WHEN FUNERAL HOMES Knllr^. - Ho.h.,11. FLEXFAI INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sur«(ay Mass 9:30 a.m THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescripl-ons" • 1 IB S. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. ' Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Banfield Sunday School 9 a.m.; Banficld Worship 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel Sunday School 9: 30; Country Chapel Worship 10: 30. LAKE ODESSA - Lester M. Coykendall, 81, 1059 Emerson St., Lake Odessa, died Wednesday, April 27, at Thomapple Manor. Mr. Coykendall was bom on January 31, 1907 in Lake Odessa, the son of Frank and Ella Coykendall. He was married to Minni Lapo. She preceded him in death in December 1984. He was a-retired Michigan Slate policeman. He was a member of the Central United Methodist Church, Lake Odessa. Mr. Coykendall is survived by one son, Paul of Lake Odessa and two granddaughters. One sister, Marjorie, preceded him in death. Services were held Friday, April 29, al Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with the Rev. Charles Richards officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Paul B. Gattner LAKE ODESSA - Paul B. Gattner, 73, of 815 5th Avenue, Lake Odessa, died April 28, 1988 in Sarasota, Florida. Mr. Gattner was bora on May 19, 1914 in Ionia County, the son of Charles and Ina (Foght) Gattner. He graduated from Lake Odessa High in 1932. He was married to Doris Wickham on November 18, 1939 in Clarksville. He was employed for 21 years at Lake Odessa Machine Products, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the St Edwards Catholic Church, Lake Odessa and a past member of the Hastings Elks Club. Mr. Gattner is survived by his wife, Doris; one daughter, Mrs. Edward (Patricia) Moor of Grand Rapids; one son Larry Gattner of Lans­ ing; three grandchildren; three sisters, Francis Green of Lake Odessa, Virginia Dye of Cali-., fornia, Carolyn Randall of Deerbom. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Dolth and Clair. Memorial services will be announced at a later date by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Continued on Page 12 Woodland News The Woodland Lions Club held a dinner mcciing in its den last Tuesday evening. Doug Smuck. a biology teacher at Lakewtxxl High School, was the guest speaker. He discussed Indian artifacts and showed several pieces. Anita Du its also brought with her the two young dogs she is raising and training for the Leader Dogs for the Blind program, which Lions Clubs support nationwide. The dogs were wearing their green and orange vests which identify these special animals as poten­ tial Leader Dogs. They must be taught to go into large groups of people, stores and businesses and behave well before they can receive Leader Dog training. The vests show the public that these particular dogs are in training and should be welcomed into public places so that they can leam to pay attention to their job rather than the unusual things and people around them. Tom and Doris Nicthamer attended the wedding of Diane Szcwczyk. director of Charlton Park, and Patrick A. Smith at the Michigan State University Alumni Chapel in East Lansing Saturday. A reception followed at the Prairie Creek Banquet Center in DeWitt, which the Nicthamers also attended. Zion Lutheran Brotherhood held a ladies night program Sunday evening. The event in­ cluded a dinner, catered by Viola Cunn­ ingham, and dinner music by Stan Pierce, his brother and Les Raber. They played the dulcimer, guitar and fiddle. After the pro­ gram, Tom Nicthamer showed slides he took during the Woodland Sesquiccntennial by Catherine Lucas celebration last August. Cliff Sawdy entered Pennock Hospital late Iasi week. He is having whirlpool treatments and has been walking a little now. Janet Offley returned to Pennock Hospital several days ago. and she has since been transferred to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She is quite ill. Rev. Ward Pierce is a delegate to the United Methodist Quadrennial Conference in St. Louis. Mo., and wiH be gone for two weeks. On Sunday morning. Frank Sheldon of M1CAP spoke to the congregation about alcohol problems and abuse. Rev. Dan Wust of Camp Living Waters was a guest minister at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Sunday morning. He showed slides and (old about the United Brethren Camp at Luther. He also played a guitar and led the congregation in singing camp choruses and songs, which the children particularly enjoyed. The last blood pressure clinic of the school year will be held at Woodland School on Monday. May 8. from 3:30 to 5 p.m. A registered or licensed practical nurse will be in the school library, and anyone who resides in Woodland Township may come and have their blood pressure checked at no cost. This service is provided by the Lakewood Schools 'Community Education Department. Josh Fredricks was in the Woodland area on business last week. Fredricks is a California state judge who lives in Manhattan Beach and Woodland. Sisson graduates From Bronson’s Nursing School Kelley Lynn Sisson graduated on April 23, from Bronson Methodist School of Nursing in Kalamazoo, receiving her diploma as a registered nurse. She attended Bronson Methodist School of Nursing and Western Michigan University for the past three years. Sisson is currently employed at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She is a 1985 Hastings High School graduate, and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Dell Sisson of Freeport and Mrs. Sharon Smith of Glendora, Calif. Letha B. Southwell WOODLAND - Letha B. Southwell, 62,2763 N. Wellman Rd., Woodland passed away Tues­ day, May 3, 1988 at her residence. Mrs. Southwell was bora May 14, 1925 in Woodland, the daughter of Sylvester and Vera (Ehret) Curtis. She attended Woodland schools. She was married to Howard Southwell on October 27,1945 in Parma, MI. She was a life long resident of the Woodland area. Mrs. Southwell is survived by her husband, Howard; one daughter, Sharlene Banks of Ionia; one son, Steven Southwell of Saranac; eight sisters, Thelma Barnum of Hastings, Violet Jordan of Lake Odessa, Nellie Wells of Woodbury, Gertrude Darling of Haslett, Artie Nickerson of Lansing, Mildred Waldron of Woodbridge, OH., Joyce Vroman of Saranac and Barbara Weeks of Middleville; five brothers, Kendall Curtis of Woodland, Elwin Curtis of Hastings, Ivan Curtis of Bowler, TN., Carl Curtis of Lake Odessa and Glendon Curtis of Woodland and two granddaughters. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy McLeod and Altie Lcffcll. Private graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 1988, at the Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pennock Hospital Therapy Department Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. L. George Bean NAPLES, FLA. - L. George Bean, 61, of Naples, Florida passed away April 20,1988 in Naples. He is survived by his wife, Daisy; three daughters, Pamela and Chester Merwin of Portage, Mich., Susan and Joseph Rogers of Antwerp, Oh., Linda and Max Murphy of Sher­ idan, Mich; six grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Lucy Bean of Middleville; one sister, Marion Downing of Middleville; three brothers, Arthur of Toledo, Oh., Rex of Muskegon, Mich., and Russell of Castle Rock, Colorado. Memorial services to be held at Jenkins Funeral Home in Union City, Mich., at 2 p.m., May 7,1988. Lynndon R. Eldred MARTIN - Lynndon R. Eldred, 68. of 1916 10th Street Martin, passed away Saturday, April 23, 1988 at his residence. Mr. Eldred was bom August 16, 1919 in Kalamo, the son of Roy and Lydia (McPeck) Eldred. He lived most of his life in the Martin, Galesburg and Prairieville areas. He served with the United States Army during World War II. He married Margaret Ruchs September 22, 1944. Mr. Eldred is survived by his wife, Margaret; three sons, Jerry Eldred of Johnstown, CO, Richard Eldred of Scotts, and Lynn Eldred of Comstock; seven grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Edwin (Lola) Goodwin of Augusta; one brother, Max Eldred of Nashville. He was preceded in death by two sons. Private services have been held. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice. If some other bank rejects your real estate loan, it’s probably nothing personal. When you come to us for your home mortgage or home equity loan, we handle your application personally. We don’t let a cold, impersonal computer make our final decision. At our bank, your requests are handled by friends and neighbors who know the local real estate scene and are happy to advise you. Op ^ttttk Safe and Sound Hastings • Middleville Bellevue • Nashville �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 5.1988 - Page 5 THANK YOU ... Many thanks to all our friends for making our 40th anniversary so special — and to our children — Karen & Doug, Kelly & Kevin, Sue & Eddie, Jan & Tom, Karla & Pat (Toot) ... our love and gratitude. ED & PAT McKEOUGH ’s Spring Hastingsfamily celebratesfive generations Cleaning Time! great-grandmother. Ruby Shultz. Also shown are mother, Kathy: great-grandmother Thelma Williams; and grandmother Sharon Hause. The birth of David Laurence Cruttenden maked rive generations of a Hastings family. David is shown here in the arms of his great- Has it been more than 1 year since your carpets were cleaned? Give your carpets that neat, fresh look. Also remember your upcoming graduation open houses. Our steam extraction is the method recommended by the Ockerman-Clark exchange wedding vows Ritchies to observe 25th wedding anniversary Stahl-McNeely announce engagement Penny (Handy) and Wayne Ritchie were married May 18. 1963, Tony and Teresa, Richard. Sam and David Ritchie will host their parents’ 25th wedding anniversary. The open house will be at the Hope Township Hall on May 15, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friends and relatives arc invited to help them celebrate. Norman and Hilda Stahl of Freeport are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sonya Lorraine, to Lewis Austin McNeely of Nonh Augusta, S.C. Sonya and Lewis, both graduates of New Life Bible School, Cleveland. Tenn., traveled the past two years with New Life Drama Company. The wedding will take place Sept. 10. major carpet manufacturers, including Dupont, the maker of Stainmaster Carpets. Merle V. Ockerman of Alto and Barbara M. Clark of Caledonia were united in mar­ riage on April 27 at the groom’s home by Pastor Lloyd DcVormer Jr. of the Reorganiz­ ed Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Church in Alto. The couple went North on a brief honeymoon. The children of the couple are planning an open house in August in their parents’ honor. 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Smith-Aroney exchange marriage vows Feb. 20 Kimberly Ann Aroney of Bridgman and Craig Douglas Smith of Hastings were joined in marriage Feb. 20 at the First Assembly of God Church in Benton Harbor. The Rev. Walter Dechert performed the ceremony. Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Den­ nis Aroney of Bridgman. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Smith of Hastings. Chcri Aroney was the bride's maid of honor. Attending as bridesmaids were Stacey Arncy, Andrea Golladay. Kimberly Rochefort and Denise Humphrey. Serving as best man was Dan Schaapsma. Groomsmen were Alan Mater, David Gould, Paul Aroney. and Mark Atkinson. Tim Atkinson and Rob Payne were ushers. Kari and Kelly Payne were flowergirls, and Joey Riccio was ringbearcr. Kimberly is currently attending Western Michigan University. Craig received an associate of science degree from Grand Rapids Junior College and is employed by the Kalamazoo Credit Bureau. The couple resides in Kalamazoo. Schondelmayers to observe 50th anniversary The children of Milo (Mike) and Dorothy Schondelmayer would like to invite family and friends to an open house in honor of their parents' 50th anniversary on Sunday, May 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall. 209 W. Green St.. Hastings. The family requests no gifts please. Taylor-Richards united in marriage On April 24. Charlene Taylor of Wilkinson Lake, Delton, became the bride of John Ar­ thur Richards 111 of Gull Lake at the candlelight Chapel in Las Vegas, Nev. Rev. Richard Gilster officiated at the ceremony. A reception will be held on Sunday. BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following are the most popular videocassettes as they appear in next week’s issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1988, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1 ."Start Up With Jane Fonda" (Lorimar) 2. “Callanetics" (MCA) 3. "Lady and the Tramp" (Disney) 4. 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WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND °ARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. 945-2091 THE HOME DrfPROVDCXT LOAN ACCOUNT O FIRST°F AMERICA- �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 5, 1988 COMPUTERS I 8 ■ Ann Landers • MS/DOS dS/DOS If Compatible | toftware I? • Software • Paper • Cables • Printers Mother thinks lot about height s i ?: j s 501 West State Street Hastings, Mi. 49058 Phone 616-948-9637 Fax 616-948 9636 I Recently I ventured to express an opinion that was quite different from the one my mother in-law held. Her response floored me. She said, "You arc just jealous because Mary is 5-foot-l I. Frankly. I wish my son had mar­ ried her instead of you." How do I deal with this woman. Ann? Faithful Reader in the Northwest. Dear Faithful: From a distance or a great height. Dear Ann Landers: This problem is in­ significant compared with some I have read about in your column, but it bothers me a lot. Can you help? I am married to a man who is 6-foot-4. He has several brothers who vary in height from 5-fooc-l I to 6-foot-7. Their mother is obsess­ ed by the height of her sons. Whenever she refers to them in casual conversation, she never fails to identify them by height as well as by name. For example, "Dick, he's the one who is 6-foot-3.” Her favorite, of course, is "Rob,” the tallest. He is 6-foo<-7. Rob thoroughly enjoys being the center of attention. People are in awe of him because he is so tall. This jerk wears boots with heels so that he will appear taller. Elderly can abuse kids, too Dear Ann Landers: In the past you have had a great deal to say about abuse of the elderly. What about the abuse that the elderly heap on their sons and daughters who arc no longer young themselves? My mother is 93. She has made her home with us since Dad died 13 years ago. The last five years have been a living hell because of her. She lias accused my husband and me of stealing money from her bank account. She tells the neighbors and family members that we beat her. In recent months she has been getting on the telephone hollering for help. Mother used to give us SI00 a month for room and board. Now she gives us nothing, although she has more money than she will ever use. (We are struggling to make ends meet.) The woman is contankcous and con­ stantly stirring up trouble. She requires a great deal of time and attention. Nothing I cook suits her. 1 am exhausted all the time. Her health is better than mine. I can't bring myself to put her in a nursing home, but my brother and sister say if 1 don't I will have a nervous breakdown. Do you have any thoughts on this subject? — An Ohio Woman. Dear Ohio: Discuss the problem with your doctor. He may insist that you be relieved of the burden of caring for an elderly, irrational parent. If this keeps up. your mother could bury you. Wonders if God punished her Dear Ann Landers: May I respond to "Empty Cradle-Full Heart"? She was the unwed mother who gave up her baby for adoption. 1. too. became pregnant without the benefit of marriage, but I couldn't face the disgrace. The father of my child was in no position to marry me at that time. (He was 18.) I decided to have an abortion. This happened more than I1 years ago. and I have been tortured by guilt ever since. Eventually, the father did marry me and recently one of our children died from a rare blood disorder. I keep thinking that this is God’s way of punishing me. What do you think, Ann? - Guilty in Connecticut. Dear Friend: To believe this would give credence to the notion that the loss of a loved one is punishment from God. The Lord is lov­ ing and merciful. He does not work in this way. Put that thought out of your mind for all time. Hubby doesn’t went another kid Dear Ann Landers: I have never seen this question in your column and I would like an answer. Why should it be up to the man to decide how many children a woman has? My husband and I have three. We are finan­ cially secure and in good health. I am a very good mother and I want another child so bad I can't stand it. My husband says, "Three is enough.” We have a wonderful marriage and get along beautifully. This is the only thing we argue about. It is hurting the relationship. I can’t understand why he is so stubborn. After all, I am the one who has to go through the pregnancy and the delivery. All he has to do is gel me pregnant. Last night he said if I don't stop nagging him he is going to have a vasectomy. How sad that men don't understand the maternal in­ stinct. There is no feeling so empty as wanting a child and not being able to have one. Any suggestions, Ann? - Empty Nursery, Aching Heart in San Diego. AMBULANCE ML SERVICE TO THE HOSPITAL \ your insurance may not cover you.' AMBULANCE Pennock Birth Announcements AMBULANCE-PLUS PLUS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION MEMBERSHIP PLIASt MINT FLAIHIV MAIL TO: LANSINB MERCY AMBULANCE (Hastiass Division) 504 S. Michigan Hastings, Ml 49058 COMPARE THE BENEFITS MEMBERS HAVE TO THE COSTS THAT NON-MEMBERS PAY FOR SERVICES. Name. Address Z<p City 4 State NON-MEMBERS PAY AMBULANCE-PLUS MEMBERS INTO AND OUT OF HOSPITAL Transfers NO OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSE $150.00’ Basic Life Support Services NO OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSE $150.00’ Limited Advanced Life NO OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSE $215.00’ $25 Per Trip plus $1 per loaded mile Wants to pay to go to wedding Dear Ann Landers: One of my nieces was married recently, and none of her cousins was invited to the wedding. They were all in the same age range as the bride, including our daughters. We were told, “This is an expen­ sive wedding at the country club and we can accommodate only the older generation." We did not attend. Now another niece is getting married and her parents are doing the same thing. My wife says this time we will go along with what they want. I'm against it. I’d like to take our three adult children and one fiance and pay the relative S240 for four additional dinners. My wife says it would be insulting. This is the biggest fight we have had in years. There are more weddings coming up, and 1 would like to know what you think about this. - Not Impressed With Expensive Wed­ dings and Cheap Behavior (Philadelphia) Dear Not Impressed: Your wife is right. It would be tacky to offer to pay for your daughter (and one fiance). Either accept the invitation as issued or stay at home. She's upset about phone listener Dear Ann Landers: My brother and I are in our 50s. We have always been close. I never liked his wife and he knows it. "Bob" and "Joanne" moved to Fort Lauderdale about a year ago. 1 phone him every Sunday evening. Bob always answers the phone because he expects my call. Joanne immediately gets on the extension (I can hear her pick it up) and she listens to every word. It makes me furious. I would never dream of listening in on a conversation between my husband and his sister. How shall 1 harxlle this? - Coming to a Boil in Florida. Dear Florida: It is up to Bob to tell Joanne that he would prefer that she not do this. If he hasn't the courage, suggest that he call you when he can enjoy some privacy. What are the signs of alcoholism? How can you tell if someone you love is an alcoholic? ‘'Alcoholism: How to Recognize It, How to Deal With It, How to Conquer It” will give you the answers. To receive a copy, send S3 and a No. 10, self-addressed, stamped envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, Ill. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988, LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE. Legislative Coffee set for Monday morn The next Legislative Coffee is set for 8 a.m. on Monday, May 9. at the County Seat Lounge. Rep. Robert Bender will be there to answer any questions you might have. The Legislative coffee is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, and the chamber encourages all Barry County citizens to attend. Telephone Check or money order enclosed O VISA MasterCard Signature Full name and age at all household members to be Included in this membership that live at this address. KAMI MEDICALLY NECESSARY LOCAL TRANSFERS OTHER THAN INTO or OUT OF HOSPITALS TT‘S A BOY William and Connie Porter of Nashville. May 2, 12:24 p.m., 5 lbs., 9W ozs. Chad Suntken and Sharon Currier of Nashville, April 22, 2 p.m., 6 lbs., 15Wt ozs. Rebecca Martin of Woodland, April 28, 7:26 p.m., 9 lbs., 8 ozs. Mani Gallagher of Hastings, May 1, 10:41 a.m., 8 lbs., 9'4 ozs. Dear Aching in San Diego: The reason you have never seen this problem in the column before is because it’s almost always the other way around. Invariably it’s the husband who wants another child and the wife says, "We have enough." I hope you can get your man to go with you to a counselor. He needs to understand how imponant this is to your sense of fulfillment. Women like you make marvelous mothers. Moreover. I would bet anything that if you win this battle, that fourth child will be the light of your husband's life. Write to me a year from now and tell me 1 was right. BIXTHDATl SOC1A1 UCUtny (MIXNCARI) HUMUR $150.00’ Insurances) covering yourself and your dependents plus mileage charge (Primary) Name All other services will be billed at regular charges. Covers ground transporta­ tion only and only within the service district. PoKy .Number. Address NEW SATURDAY HOURS To better serve you, we are expanding our hours to include Saturday Service. Policy Your membership fee covers not only you, but also your immediate family members living at home — including husband and/or wife, all unmarried children under age 21, and full-time college students living or visiting at home through age 23. BARRY COUNTY SERVICE AREA For more information call 948-8012 504 South Michigan Hastings VISA OR MASTERCARD ACCEPTED (Secondary) Na Address PUASi RIAD AND SION TH! AGRttMINT BILOW BEFORE MAILING AMBULANCE-PLUS Membership Contract l understand that I must use the services of Hastings Ambulance Service, in order tp be eligible for benefits p’ovided by this membership I unde* stand that the membership provides ne and my (amity members, emergen­ cy and non-emergency care and ambulance transportation to and from the hospital within Hast ngs Ambulance service a*stncl at no odd 'ional cut of-pocket expense to me I authorize Hastings Ambulance to bill my in­ surance carrier or fhira party payor for any customary charges associated with this service and Hastings Ambulance agrees to accept such payment, if any. as payment in full for those eligible benefits I further understand that local ser/ice other than to and from a hospital is rendered al S25 00 per trip and S1 00 per loaded mile Any trip beyond the member's service dist-ict will be billed at regular charges l also understand that emergency calls have a first priority ana tnat needs for medical transportation will De determined by the med col s’att of Hastings ambulance and that routine medical transfers -eauire physic an authorization This membership covers ground transportation only I understand that this membership is non-retunaabie ana non transferable This membership takes effect two days atte1 my completed ana signed membership application along with $35 00 membership fee is received in the Hastings Ambulance business office ana will expire June 1. 1989 i affirm that I nave read and agreed to tne terms of th>s membership as described in the above Ambulance-Plus Membership Contract JOIN NOW! MEMBERSHIPS ARE ONLY OFFERED ONCE A YEAR. DEADLINE FOR ENROLLMENT IS JUNE 30. 19BB. MEMBERSHIP IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MAY 31, 1989. REMEMBER, AMBULANCE-PLUS IS A MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM AND NOT AN INSURANCE PROGRAM. YOU MUST USE HASTINGS AMBULANCE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS. Signature Date Starting Saturday, May 7,1988 we will be open 9:00 a.m. ’til Noon Drive thru Services and Full Lobby Services Loan Officer Available Regular Hours: Weekdays 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Fridays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. — AT OUR HASTINGS OFFICE ONLY — Hastings Savings &LOAN Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924 "Moving into a new era of people serving people." 201 E. State St. Hastings, Ml (616) 945-9561 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 5, 1988 — Page 7 Middleville Rotary Club observes 50th anniversary The year was 1938 and Middleville was a village of 804 people. In April of that year a group of business and professional men joined together and. with the sponsorship of the Hastings Club, founded the Middleville Rotary Club. Charter night was set for May 17. a Tuesday evening, at the Thornapple - W.K. Kellogg High School Auditorium. Over 300 people cam. to help install this new club, pledged to serve their community. And now, after 50 years of service, and on that same Tuesday evening. May 17. the Mid­ dleville Rotary Club will observe their Golden Anniversary. On that special evening, to be held at the Middle Villa Inn. there will be a Hospitality Hour beginning at 6:15 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. The Rotarians of 1988 have invited as many of the people who they can find, who were once identified with the club to come and share in the evening’s festivities. Special recognition will be given those Rotarians, past and present, who have con­ tributed to their club and community. District Governor Bill Mcncer will be on hand to bring greetings from Rotary MCP Bookkeeping & Tax Service Complete bookkeeping service and income tax preparation. International. Membership in the local Rotary Club has fluctuated over the past 50 years, and in­ terestingly enough, there were 20 charter members and there are 20 members at present. One of these men. Chet Geukes. is a charter member and still active in the club. Tickets for the May 17 event is S IS per per­ son. They are available from Dr. Eldon Newmycr (I27 E. Main office) or-Ken Bray. HCB Vice President I Middleville office, Arl­ ington St.) 5071 N. Shore or. Pleasant Lake, Delton 623-2660 NOTICE to BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received at the olfice of the Barry County Road Commission. 1845 W. Gun Lake Rd.. P.O. Box 158, Has­ tings, Ml 49058, until 10:00 a.m., Tuesday. May 10, 1988 for the following: □ Roadside Mowing Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Olfice at the above address. All proposals must be plainly marked as to their contents. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best Interest of the Commission. RETIREE WILL PAY ...S325 monthly, $3,900 year, for board and room. Two meals daily with a clean white family. Don’t smoke, drink or use dope. No Dr. medication. Prefer lake, river or rural area. No police record. Make sketch where you live please. BOARP OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Robert D. Russell, Chairman John Barnett, Member Norman Jack Lenz, Member Please reply to ... Ad no. 236 c/o Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Summit Steel is now located where the old Wool Bodt Company used to be. City of Hastings gave $12,000 to start in­ dustry original building erected in 1889 Six Hastings men conducted business suc­ cessfully for period of years. In 1935, an article appeared in the Hastings Banner announcing the razing of the old Hastings Wool Boot Company building. The factory had been erected in 1889 and was one of the first manufacturing p'-mts built in Hastings. Some people living in Hastings to­ day can still foldly remember the old wool boot and how it changed Hastings from an agricultural center to a manufacturing town. Today, cities are aggressively seeking new businesses with the incubator concept, or the idea of several companies sharing the space and costs in one large building. Hastings was apparently 100 years in advance of the times. This article is the second in a series of three on the Hastings Wool Boot Company. “Messre. John Kantzier and son of Bay Ci­ ty are wrecking the old wool boot plant. It seems a pity to have buildings that cost so much deliberately tom down. But the owners, the United States Rubber Company, had not kept the buildings in good condition, the walls of many parts of the plant having become in a dangerous condition. The original building was constructed by the city and given to the American Felt Boot Company. (A felt boot was a boot-shaped liner, made from old wool, which went inside the rubber boot.) It (the building) consisted of a iwo-story structure for the mixing and car­ ding rooms, then a long one-story structure in which the boots were felted, fulled and put on wooden trees. A long one-story L-shape ex­ tended to the north, in which was carried on the sewing one of the leather stays, the riveting of the straps and the packing of the finished boots into boxes, each containing one dozen pair. The original company was established here by two Canadians, after the city had agreed to build the plant and install the boilers and engine for the same. The two partners in the business could not get along together and they evidently lacked capital. The original plant was constructed in 1889, but the actual work of manufacture did not commence until the winter of that year. Early in 1891 one of the original partners induced Mr. John Pendergast to come with him and manufacture. Matters did not pro­ gress well. The two men could not agree, and the old trouble of lack of capital prevented the success of the project. In the spring of 1891 the Hastings City Bank had to take over the plant on a bill of sale, because of the inability of Messrs Roos and pendergst to pay their notes. Shortly before that time, Chester Messer and Richard Messer, then the two wealthiest men in Hastings, had purchased the control of the Ci­ ty Bank. Rather than see the bank take a plant which it could not use and thereby close the factory, Chester and Richard Messer. Dan W. Reynolds, the cashier of the bank, judge Cle­ ment Smith, P.T. Colgrove and this writer (M.L. Cook), took the plant off the bank's hands, so the bank was protected from loss. The six men determined that they would operate the business themselves. While the two Messers were not rich men as Riches would be counted at this time (1935), they were considered very well-to-do in those days. Their backing of the enterprise and assuming responsibility for carrying it on, put the business in a sound financial condition. In addition to being well-to-do, Chester and Richard Messer were both keen businessmen, and both, particularly R.B. Messer, were splendid salesmen. “At first, Mr. Pendergast was in charge of the plant. He was later succeeded by M.L. Cook as manager. An eastern man, Joseph Barnett, who understood the operation of cards and the mixing of stock, was secured and the plant prospered under the new ownership. “During the panic years of 1893, 1895 and 1896. this plant was run steadily - a good deal of the time night and day. Later, a four-story addition was made for the mixing and carding of stock. Considerable additions were also made to the one-story portions of the plant, and a large warehouse was also erected. The institution continued to prosper, but a threat to its future arose due to the fact that a felt boot is no good without a rubber over to be worn with it. The rubber part of the footwear was the most expensive. After 1897, practically 90 percent of all the rubber footwear was made by the United States Rub­ ber Company, known as "the rubber trust." It was becoming increasingly evident, soon after the year 1900 had passed, that the U.S. Rubber Company was determinded to control the felt boot business. It is a long story; but through the shrewdness and good business judgement of Richard B. Messer he was able to dispose of the plant to the rubber company at a satisfac­ tory price. In the meantime all the local part­ ners in the plant had done well out of their connection with it. After the United States Rubber Company took over the business, still other buildings were erected and the plant was for several years profitably operated by them. "As the country prospered, the people of the United States, many of whom had pur­ chased felt boots for the winter wear, because they were cheap and warm, were no longer satisfied with such clumsy footwear. In the meantime knit socks and other substitutes were made. “At the present time (1935) there is almost do demand for felt boots. The plant here has been closed for several years, at a con­ siderable expense to that company. For a long time it maintained watchmen, carried in­ surance and had to pay pretty stiff local taxes. There were opportunities to dispose of the plant at what seemed o reasonable price, but the United States Rubber Co. was not then in a position to unload at a reasonable price for reasons unnecessary to mention. “So the plant has been idle, the machinery being disposed of some time ago, The buildings have been allowed to depreciate un­ til they finally became such a menace that the company could no longer afford to let them stand, when the walls had become dangerous. The city of Hastings originally invested about $12,000 in the construction of the wool boot plant. Before its sale to the United States Rubber Co. the aggregate of wages paid had nearly reached the million dollar mark. What was paid by the United States Rubber Co. would bring the total wages to probably $1,250,000. During the four panic years 1893-97, it was practically the only going in­ dustry in the town. After better times had returned and until the sale was consummated, it was operated from midnight Sunday until midnight Saturday for a large portion of several years. ■ 'We are sure that everyone will agree that Hastings never made a better bargain than when it invested the modest sum of $12,000 to induce the original Wool Boot Company to locate m Hastings. It is idle now (1935) to talk about municipal aid for industries because that cannot be done anymore; but we shall always believe that, where such projects are handled in a spirit of fairness and for the good of a community, that is the fairest manner to secure industries for a town. This city gave aid to the original .Hastings Furniture Co., now the bookcase plant, also to the Hastings Table Co., and the Michigan Whip Co. "The original of all of these companies passed out of the picture, but the plants re­ mained. It was because we had a vacant plant in Hastings that Kellar Stem was induced to bring the bookcase factory to Hastings, after fire had destroyed his furniture plant in Grand uipids. It was because the old whip company plant was vacant that Mr. Tyden was induced to bring the seal company to Hastings - for that business was started in the old whip com­ pany building, where the gas plant now stands. Through the seal company the press and tool (E.W. Bliss), Viking Corp, and Hastings Manufacturing Co. were brought to Hastings. “So it can be seen that probably the $20,000 investment (in all the plants) which Hastings made way back in 1889, was a bless­ ing to this city and to its people. We recognize the danger of public aid to secure industries for a town, but we also recognize that it is the fairest way to build up an industrial communi­ ty. The securing of factories adds to the value of real estate and the rental values also, so property owners do get the benefit. 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Call our other Diet Center CALL FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION Hastings Counselors are (seated from left) Renee de­ Jager, Sandy Carlson; (standing) Dorothy Stack, Jo McMillon and Frankie Reid Total pounds lost including Joanne 165% pounds Total inches lost 198!/i inches. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 5, 1988 Hastings program right on track to success, says coach by Steve Vedder Hastings boys track Coach Paul Fulmer directs his team's sprint corps. [ Sports ] Paul Fulmer said success can't be measured in wins and losses, which none-thc-lcss have still improved in his four years as Hastings boys track coach. Nope. The real yardstick comes with the in­ dividual gains, he said. And those have been quite measurable. During Fulmer’s tenure as coach, he's seen the number of kids blossom from a roster in the 20s to a high of 65 this season. He’s also seen the team grow from two wins in 1985 to a squad which already has four dual meet wins and a solid chance to finish in the upper half of the Twin Valley. The changes haven't come without hard work on the part of Fulmer, who was first in­ troduced to the program as an assistant to Pat Murphy in 1978. Fulmer's first step in the resurrection of the track program, which has had four coaches in seven years, was to firmly establish himself as a coach would planned on being there for the long haul. No year or two then out philosophy. Golfers third in Twin Valley Conference Tennis team runs streak to three Hastings upped its winning streak to three Tuesday night with an easy 6-1 win over Al­ bion. The Saxons took a pair of meet last week, defeating Lakeview 5-2 and Battle Creek Central 4-3. The The Saxons are now 5-3 overall and 3-2 in the Twin Valley. Against Lakeview, Hastings won three of four singles matches and two of three in doubles. Winning at No. 1 singles was Matt DeCamp 7-5, 6-3; winning al No. 2 was Andy Mogg 6-3. 6-2; and taking No. 3 singles was Ted Keniston 6-3. 6-4. In doubles the No. 2 team of Matt GahanDavid Oom won 2-6, 7-6, 6-6 while the No. 4 team of Joe Meppclink-Jeff Baxter won 6-0. 6-3. Hastings coach Carl Kutch said the doubles teams may have been the key to the win. “Gahan and Oom struggled in their first and second sets, but fought back to take the match." he said. "Meppelink and Baxter played a very solid match. After two tough losses to Sturgis and Coldwater the team came in mentally prepared and played very strong." Against the Bearcats. Keniston won 7-6. Saxon junior varsity team wins one of three games Hasting's jayvec softball team lost to Battle Creek Lakeview last week Tuesday 17-9 and then on Thursday, split a doubleheader with Sturgis, losing 8-6 in the first game, and win­ ning the second game 25-13. Against Lakeview, the Saxons only trailed 10-9 after 6 innings, but 6 walks and 5 errors in the 7th inning gave the Spartans 7 runs, and the game. Char Dunn was the losing pitcher giving up 6 hits. 12 walks and striking out a season high 8 batters. Tia DcGoa, Milissa Winick and Jenny Lcinaar had 2 hits a piece off the Spartan's fast pitching, which struck out 14 Saxon batters. In the first game against Sturgis. Hastings led 6-2 after 6 innings; but 5 walks, a triple and double gave the Trojans 6 runs and the win. Dunn was the losing pitcher giving up only 3 hits, but walking 15 and striking out 6. Tam­ my Galbreath had 2 hits and Elissa Kelly a tri­ ple for Hastings. in the second game, the Saxons dominated the game with 17 hits and 14 walks off moderate speed pitching. Kelly had 3 hits. 3 runs scored and 5 runs batted in; Nicole Otto, Vai Ycsh and Jenny Wallace each had 2 hits; Otto scored 5 runs, while Yesh and Wallace each drove in 3 runs. Saxon pitchers Kara Trahan and Tracy Keller as they combined to give up 5 hits and 7 walks. On Saturday, the girls will play in the Gull Lake Invitational. The Saxons will open up with GR Northview at 10:30 a.m. Their se­ cond game will be at 1:30 p.m. against either Wayland or Harper Creek. If the Saxons win their second game, they'll play in a champion­ ship game at 3 p.m. JV baseballers take three Two Hastings pitchers gave up only five hits in doublcheader sweep of Sturgis last Thursday. The Saxons won the first game 6-1 and then came back to take the nightcap 9-2. Bob Huver threw a two-hitter in the opener while giving up only two walks. He struck out two and didn’t allow any earned runs. Gabe Griffin had two singles and two rbis for Hastings. Scott Hubbert also had two hits. The Saxons' Shawn Kwckel fired a threehitter while allowing only four walks in then nightcap. Kwckel also didn’t give up an earn­ ed run. Hastings scored six runs in the first inning en route to the easy win. Ray Bell had three hits and two rbis to lead the winners while Kwekcl added three singles and Jamie Brown two. Jeremy Horan and Tim Cruttenden had two rbis for Hastings. On Tuesday Hastings avenged its only loss of the year in a 7-6 defeat of Marshall. Hubbert won his fourth straight game on a four-hitter. He struck out 11. Huver had a double and two singles while Hubbert and Vos had two hits. Hastings is now 8-1 overall and 5-1 in the Twin Valley. SAXON SPORTS ...next week' May May May May May May May May May May 5 5 5 5 9 10 10 10 10 11 BASEBALL Coldwater(DH).............................. 3:30 p.m. SOFTBALL Coldwater(DH).............................. 3:30 p.m. TRACK Lakewood .......................................... 4:30 p.m. TENNIS at Albion............................................. 4:30 p.m. GOLF at Hillsdale .......................................... 3:30 p.m. BASEBALL Harper Creek............................... 5:00 p.m. SOFTBALL Harper Creek ..............................5:00 p.m. TRACK Coldwater .......................................... 4:30 p.m. TENNIS Harper Creek.....................................4:30 p.m. GOLF at Charlotte........................................... 3:30 p.m. "1 think that’s the main reason we’re bel­ ter." he said. "Not to cut anybody down, but being here, the visability, helps the kids decide to go out for track. "For me. being a P.E. teacher and coach in other sports 1 get to talk to more kids." Communicating with the kids was step two in the resurrection process. Fulmer would talk to other coaches for input as to which kids could help (he track program and then go out and recruit them. "Thai's real important in track, to have the numbers out." Fulmer said. "I believe quan­ tity will equal quality." Fulmer said the key to track is to get people out as freshmen and sophomores, teach them the fundamentals, and then watch them become solid contributors once they're physically stronger as juniors and seniors. "Depth helps out in track, especially in dual meets." Fulmer saidl "h’s better if you don’t have to relay on one person to win three or four events." Though the team has improved its dual meet record in each of Fulmer’s four years, it is with the improvement of individuals which 4-6, 6-1 while Craig Cole won at No. 4, 6-4, 6-2. Oom and Gahan won 6-3, 6-0 while Meppclink and Baxter won 6-1, 6-1. In the Albion match. DeCamp won 6-1, 6-2; Mogg won 6-3. 6-3, and Keniston won 6-3, 6-1 in singles. In doubles. Dave Vaughan and Meppelink won 6-3, 6-1 as did Gahan and Oom 6-0, 6-1 and Brad Weller and Baxter 6-0, 6-0. "Weller, only a freshman, stepped in with Baxter and played a very solid match." said Kutch. Local team bows out of AAU state cage tourney A Hastings-based team made it all the way to the quarterfinal stage before bowing out of the Michigan AAU 19-and-under state basket­ ball tournament in Detroit. The team, coached by Wayne Brown, won its first three games before being ousted from the tournament by Port Huron. Hastings beat Detroit McNish 96-81 in its Saturday morning opener behind 26 points from Bruce Shrocder and 23 from Mike Brown. In a 100-84 second round win over Michigan AAU of Detroit, Brown led six Hastings players in double figures with 20. Schroeder added 17. In Sunday’s first game, Hastings knocked off Grand Rapids AAU 112-110 in a shootout. Brown’s 42 led Hastings while Schroeder tallied 29. Hastings finally was defeated by Port Huron 112-89. Jason Devine led Hastings with 19 points including five three-pointers. Brown had 18 including four three-pointers. Schroeder finished with 17. Hastings shot a 241 to place third in the eight-team Twin Valley Conference tournament. Sturgis shot a 215 to win the meet and also had the meet medalist. Nikki Frost, who fired a 50. Nancy Vitale of Hastings led that team with a 53. Janelle Hoekstra added a 57, Jennifer Chase a 65 and Jackie Longstreet a 66. After three league tournaments, the Saxons are tied for second with Lakeview. Sturgis re­ mains in first. Redskins walk to win over Hastings Saxon softballers, 14-4 Twelve walks and nine passed balls helped Marshall to a 14-4 win over Hastings in girls softball Tuesday night. Marshall had only four hits off starter Amy Bowers and reliever Kim McDonald, but the walks and passed balls as well as two errors and a hit batter helped Marshall send Hastings to its sixth straight loss. Hastings is now 2-9 overall and 0-6 in the Twin Valley. "The passed balls and walks killed us." said Hastings coach Jan Bowers. "And one key error that scored two runs and you could sec the girls go "here we go again.* We’re fighting that mentally." Hastings had only singles by Carrie Carr, Alison Curtiss and Lisa Kelly. Marshall’s big inning was the fourth when the Redskins upped a 5-2 lead into a more comfortable 12-2 count. satisfies him the most. “If you look at our record you don't see that much of an improvement.“ he admitted. "But in personal times and distances, we're better. Early in the season we improved in something like 13 of the 17 events. Now. it's something like 15 of 17. "Performance-wise and depth-wise, this is the best year we’ve had since I've been here." Still, it's not like winning as a team comes sccondard to Fulmer. He has clear visions of a Twin Valley championship somewhere down the line. "We hope to some day be right up there.” he said. "All coaches strive for that. But sometimes you have a period of time where the real good athletes don’t come out. "We have some good athletes on this team, but we don’t have any superstars or a state meet finalist-type of athlete. We just have a lot of good athletes, a lot of depth." Because of that depth. Hastings has been able to "nickel and dime people to death." said Fulmer. Evidence of that came last Satur­ day when Hastings scored in every event to win the Otsego Relays. "Thai’s what we hope to do against the bet­ ter teams in dual meets and in the conference meet." he said. The third and perhaps final step in the track resurrection is the addition of one or two more coaches. Fulmer said with the current three coaches for both the boys and girls programs, there is key training that is missed simply through a lack of manpower. "Practically every school we go against has four coaches." he said. "We only have three and that’s just been within the last couple years. Our ratio of coaches to kids is something like 30-to-l. "The general consensus is that you just send the runners out. but that’s not the case. There are so many events and a person can only be one place at a time." Still, taking everything into account, Fulmer said he thinks the program is heading in the right direction. "I do.” he said. "We have 10 seniors this year and it’ll be tough to replace some of them, but we’ll be tough next year. "I see a lot of good in store for iM program.’’ Hastings boys, girls lose Powerful Sturgis swept to wins over the Hastings boys and girls track teams Tuesday. The Saxon boys lost 81-56 while the girls were thumped 86-42, Mike Brown was one of the few bright spots for Hastings, winning the 400 (52.6) and 200 meter (24.1) runs. Todd Archer won the pole vault (11-0). Allen Slocum the 100 meter run (11.6) and the 400 meter relay team of Chad Neil. Pete Hauschild, Scott Teske and Slocum (46.1) and the 1600 meter run of Mark Matthews, Paul Hare. Scott Schoessel and Brown (3:38.7) also won. Hastings' girls had only five firsts led by the 880 (l::50.4) and 400 meter (53.4) relays. Melinda Hare in the 200 (28.4), Katie Peterson in the 400 (63.0) and Evy Vargaz in the 100 (13.5) also won. Baseball championship chances dim in 11-3 defeat at Marshall Tuesday night Jason Devine, fresh from a weekend with the Hastings AAU basketball team, pitched a five-hitter to defeat the Saxons 11-3 Tuesday night and dim the team’s league title hopes. Devine scattered four singles and a double while three Hastings errors led to six unearn­ ed runs for the Redskins. Hastings is now 9-5 overall and 3-3 in the Twin Valley after two straight losses. Every Twin Valley team has at least one loss with eight games left to play. The game was scoreless until the third when Marshall pushed across three runs. The Red­ skins wrapped things up with six more in the fifth for a 9*0 lead. Devine accounted for three of those runs with a homer. Devine allowed only singles to Scott Weller. Gary Parker. Brandon Wilder and Paul Roy. Parker and Wilder drove in runs while Chad Tolles had a double. "It was our worst hitting game of the season," Saxon coach Jeff Simpson said. "We had runners on first and second four dif­ ferent innings, but couldn't get the hits." Hastings had a season-high three doubleplays, but the three errors led to six unearned runs and made a loser of Jack Hobert, who last four and two thirds innings. Mark Atkinson finished up. The two Saxon pitchers gave up 11 hits and four walks. The Saxons scored two runs in the sixth and one in the seventh. Hastings AAU basketball team to host scrimmage game with Grand Rapids squad The Hastings AAU basketball team will host a squad from Grand Rapids on May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Hastings High School. Admis­ sion is S3 per family. $2 for adults and SI for students. The Hastings team features three Hastings players in Mike Brown. Rob Longstreet and Mark Slcinfort. The team also has Lakewood's C.B. Long as well as Matt Hofkamp of Ionia and Marshall's Jason Devine and Bruce Schroeder. The Grand Rapids team features University of Michigan-bound Jim Voskull of Calvin Christian. Jeff Baker of Class B state champ South Christian and two players from East Grand Rapids. Sports • • • at a glance by Steve Vedder No more cross examinations in the grocery checkout line as to the stupidity of calling three straight running plays late in the third quarter. No more quiet dinners interupted by queries as to the decision to punt on fourth-and-one at his own 40-yard line. No more having to explain four-game los­ ing streaks in the church parking lot. it's all behind Jeff Simpson now. All the second-guessing, finger-pointing and pressures of winning at the varsity football level. It’s been willingly swapped for the obsurity of baseball. And Simpson couldn't be happier than if he hit the lottery. "It did happen in football and it's not hap­ pening in baseball." Simpson said of the con­ stant pressures applied to a prep football as opposed to baseball coach. At least partly because of how fans perceive the two sports. Simpson said there are in­ finitely less hassles coaching baseball. "By a long shot." he said. "You’re think­ ing just as much, but in baseball you're not worried about every play. There are less things going on in baseball." Whether it is valid or not. football fans tend to hold the coach directly responsible for three straight incomplete passes or the giving up of a 65-yard touchdown pass on third-and-13. Forget the fact (hat in those situation the quarterback may have an arm like his grand­ mother or that the defensive back slipped and fell down. That's immaterial to the fans. The coach, not the players, js the one who takes the heat. But from the coach's vantage point, that theory simply doesn't wash. "What is ironic is that you have a hard time seeing mistakes happen in football," Simpson said. "You'd think that couldn't happen in fiMitball because you have two coaches on the sidelines picking out mistakes and other peo­ ple in the pressbox. And the obvious mistakes are taken care of at halftime, but some can’t be seen until you look at the films on Sunday. "Now turn to baseball. How many coaches are blamed when a grounder goes through the shortstop’s legs? Whose fault is that?” Simpson is by no means perturbed by the treatment afforded a football as opposed to a baseball coach at the high school level. He said he enjoyed his six seasons as Hastings' grid coach, but when family duties ac­ cumulated and the baseball job opened, Simp­ son decided to change horses. Fourteen games into the baseball schedule he doesn’t regret the decision to trade pigskin for horsehide. "They’re different types of games," Simp­ son said. "I enjoy them both. The adrenaline is going more in football with the nature of that game and that’s hard to duplicate. "By the same token, in baseball that natural high is achieved by, say, getting the team out in the seventh inning, a game-wirttiing homer or big fielding play." Coaching baseball isn't exactly new to Simpson, a former Michigan State ballplayer who won 101 games in nine years as Hastings’ jayvec coach. The chance to step up to varsity came last spring when Bernie Oom stepped down after two decades as the Saxon baseball mentor. Simpson has made the most of what looked on the surface to be a difficult inaugural varsi­ ty campaign. Hastings had only one starter and six lettermen back from a team which finished runnerup in the league in 1987. With . a 3-3 league mark (9-5 overall)* after Tues1 day’s loss at Marshall, the Saxons arc in solid position for a run at a Twin Valley title. "It’s a job I always wanted." Simpson said of the varsity position. "Bernie had such a successful program, winning in both the West Central and Twin Valley. And that certainly has helped me coming into this program. It makes an easier task for any person." A second factor to which Simpson has at­ tributed the success r the athletic experience Less pressure, more fulfilling? prcvelant on his roster. A total of 12 players — including four off the league champion Saxon basketball team and six off last fall’s football squad — have earned varsity letters prior to the baseball season. "These kids have athletic savvy," Simpson said. "They know what it’s like to play in a tight game. There is a correlation between that and winning." Simpson said his first set of pre-season baseball goals were to finish third or better in the league and win the school's first district since 1975. Midway through the season those goals remain attainable. "The league is up for grabs,” Simpson said. "We’re averaging 10 runs per game and if we could be more consistent on defense and come up with a third starting pitcher, we would be right on top of things. "We’d be on top of the world." And as Simpson recalls, that would be a dif­ ferent feeling than experienced on certain Fri­ day nights during the fall. Hastings baseball Coach Jeff Simpson handles a drill during practice. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 5. ’988 — Page 9 Legal Notice — TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT AND REGULATE A NON EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO SOUTHERN CABLE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. TO ERECT. OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A CATV SYSTEM WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND. THE TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND ORDAINS: Section 1. Franchiae and Term of Franchise. Southern Coble Limited Partnership. 2598 Lans­ ing Road, Charlotte. Ml 48813 (hereinafter referred to os 'Grantee”) is hereby granted the right, fran­ chise and authority for a period of 15 years, to con­ struct. operate and maintain a cable television system (hereinafter referred to os "System ") over, under, upon and within the Township of Woodland (hereinafter referred to as "Township”) Including the right, franchise and authority to construct, operate, repair, replace and maintain over, under and upon the public rights of way of the owner­ ship. the cobles and equipment necessary for such System, subject to the conditions and restrictions os as hereinafter provided. Renewal of this fran­ chise shall be for a period of ten (10) years In the discretion of the Township Board if the Board shall find that Grantee or its Successors remain qualified to operate the cable communications system and have provided past service in com­ pliance with the terms and conditions of this or­ dinance ond any applicable laws, ordinances and regulations. Section 2. Termination, Cancellation or Ex­ piration of Franchiae St Rose first graders read 100 books On Monday, May 2. first graders of St. Rose School and thc:r families were the St. Rose first graders shown here are (front row, from left) Donald Smith, Joshua Sheldon, Marc Haywood, Mike Elliott, Becky Carr, Luke Noteboom, (second row) Erika Simpson, Erica Fulmer, Pam Pierce. Michael Kens­ ington, Andrea Larke, Jessica Coolidge, (third row) Jamy Cross, Emily Hallifax, Laura Thomas, Nicole Main, Becky Randall. Greg Brower, (fourth row) Regent Marilyn Liszewskl and first grade teacher Sr. Marie Ursula honored guests of the Catholic Daughters. The children received awards for reading 100 books this year. Regent Marilyn Liszewski presented the awards to the children. After the awards ceremony, the children and their families were the guests at a special tea. The Catholic Daughters are interested in the Education of Youth, and have been sponsor­ ing this event for the past three years. Lggal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Barry on Proposed Variance Permit* NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Barry and Calhoun Counties State of Michigan WHO MAY VOTE? Section 532 of Act 269, Public Acts of Michigan, 1955, as amended, pro­ vides the following: “The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of any person residing in a registration School District whose name is not registered as an elector in The City or Township in which he resides ...” To The Qualified Electors Of Said School District: The election is being held to vote on the following: MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION: ANN I. AINSLIE PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY (FOUR YEAR TERM) (FOUR YEAR TERM) Also ony Propositions that may be submitted GENERAL OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in the Hastings Area School District, Michigan, be increased by 4.18 mills ($4.18 on each $1,000.00) for four (4) years, 1988 to 1991, for general operating purposes? LAST DAY C/ REGISTRATION The last day on which pe suns may register with the Township Clerk(s) or City Clerk to vote at the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on June 13,1988 Is May 16,1988. Persons registering after 5:00 o’clock p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the said day are NOT ELIGIBLE to vote at the said ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register must determine when the City and Township Clerks' offices will be open for registration. BOARD OF EDUCATION NO LONGER TAKES REGISTRATIONS Under the provisions of Chapter 8 of Act 269, Public Acts of Michigan, 1955, as amended, registrations will NOT BE TAKEN BY SCHOOL OF­ FICIALS and only persons who have registered as general electors with the appropriate Township or City Clerk of the Township or City in which lhey reside are registered electors. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School District, Michigan Dated May 5, 1988 PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY Secretary, Board of Education Hastings Area School District Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing on May 17. 1988 al 7:30 p.m. in the County Commissioner's Room. 117 5. Broadway. Hostings, Michigan. Cose No. V-2-88 • Jerry N. DePew (applicant) At this hearing, the following property, which Iles generally on 6347 W. Irving Rd.. Hastings, will be considered as the site for a front yard setback variance. Commencing 164 ft. South of center of Sec. 31 to center of Highway running East and West, thence East in center of highway 690 ft., thence South 33 ft. for place of beginning, thence East 4 rods, thence South ten rods, thence West 4 rods, thence North 10 rods to beginning. Sec. 31. Irving Twp. Case No. V-3-88 • Russell K. Keech, (applicant) At this hearing, the following property, which lies generally on 6344 Bivens Rd.. Nashville, will be considered os the site for a front yard setback variance. The East one-half of the Northwest one-quartor of Sec. 8 Maple Grove Twp. Case No. V-7-88 ■ Boyd L. Dingledine. (applicant) At this hearing, the following property, which lies generally on 15351 W. Wall Loke Rd.. Hickory Corners, will be considered as the site for lot size variance. Com. 120 ft. S of NW corner of SW '/» of NW % Sec. 31-1-9. the S 757.7 ft.; th E 230 ft.; th N 757.7 ft.; th W 230 ft. to POB. Barry Twp. All of the above described property is located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon a variance request either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any physically disabled persons requiring barrier-free accomodations in order to participate in the hearings, should contact the County Coor­ dinators Office at 948-4812. Site inspection of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by Zoning Board of Appeals members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The variance applications are available for public inspections at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice, 117 S. Broodway, Hastings. Michigan during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Norval E. Thaler Barry County Clerk (5/5) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 88-19936-SE Estate of CHARLES C. TRUESDALE. Deceased. Social Security Number 387-1B-9618. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On May 20. 1988 at 9:30 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Hon. Gary R. Holman. Acting Judge of Probate, a hearing will be hold on the petition of Betty Jane Truesdale requesting that Betty Jane Truesdale be appointed personal representative of the estate of Charles C. Truesdale, deceased, who lived at 1115 Fair Lake. Delton. Michigan and who died November 23. 1987; and requesting also that the will of the deceased date September 9. 1986 be ad­ mitted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs at low of said deceased be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the personal represen­ tative and to the court on or before July 21. 1988. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. April 25. 1988 BETTY JANE TRUESDALE Personal Representative By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative 1115 Fair Loke. Delton. Michigan 49046 Richard J. Hudson (P15220) Siegel. Hudson. Geo & Fisher 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (5-3) (1) In the event this Franchise is terminated or cancelled by the Township Board by the reason of the Grantee's default, as provided in Section 20 of this Franchise, the Township shall have the right and option, for a period of 30 days following such termination or cancellation, to eled to purchase the system located in the Township. The purchase price for the System shall be its then fair market value os determined by obtaining three valuations through three recognized CATV industry con­ sultants mutually acceptable to both parties, with reduction for such damages as are incurred by the Township in connection with such default, termina­ tion or cancellation. Within 20 days after election of such right and option by the Township. Grantee shall submit its determination of such fair market value in writing to the Township. If the Township does not agree to such determination, said fair market value shall be determined by arbitration pursuant to Section 15 of this Franchise. Damages incurred by the Township shall include, without limitation, ony payment by the Township pursuant to a resolution of the Township Board authorizing or directing another person to operate lhe System for a temporary period, not to exceed 6 months un­ til a new Franchise has been granted: provided that Grantee shall be entitled to all gross revenues of the System during such period. (2) Upon the termination or cancellation by the Township or upon the expiration of this Franchise, the Township may direct the Grantee to operate the System for the Township for a period not to ex­ ceed 6 months and the Grantee agrees to comply with such direction. The Township shall pay the Grantee all reasonable and necessary costs incur­ red by it In operating the System over ond above the net revenue of said System. Section 3. Non-*xdu*ive Franchiae. This Franchise shall be non-exclusive and shall neither restrict the Township Board in the exercise of Its regulartory power nor prevent it from gran­ ting any other cable television system franchise. Section 4. Transfer of Franchise. Grantee shall not sell, transfer, assign or sublet this Franchise without the prior approval of the Township by resolution; provided however, that the Township shall not unreasonably withhold its approval. It is the intention of the Township to award this Franchise to the Grantee and for Grantee to own. operate, develop and control the operation of the System. It is the intent of the Township to have lhe most efficient cable opera­ tion for its citizens. Careful consideration and thorough investigation by the Township of the pro­ posed transferee will be the prime factor for ac­ ceptance of denial of a proposed transfer, finan­ cial condition and cable TV experience being among primary factors for consideration. Section 5. Condition* on Street Use. (1) All transmission and distribution structures, lines and equipment erected by the Grantee within the Township shall be located so os not to interfere with the proper use of streets, alleys and other public ways and places, and to cause minimum in­ terference with the rights or reasonable conve­ nience of property owners who adjoin any of the said streets, alleys or other public ways and places, ond not to interfere with existing installa­ tion in such streets. In all areas of the Township where the cobles, wires or other like facilities of public utilities are placed underground either now or in the future, the Grantee shall place its cobles underground to the maximum extent the then ex­ isting technology reasonably permits. The Grantee shall furnish to and file with the Township maps, plats ond permanent records of the location ond character of di facilities constructed, including underground facilities. (2) In the cose of any disturbance of pavement, sidewalk, driveway or other surfacing, the Grantee shall, at its own expense, and in the man­ ner approved by the Township, replace ond restore all paving, sidewalk, driveway or other surface of any street or alley disturbed. In any event, the disturbance of any public way shall re­ quire the prior approval of the Township. (3) If at any time during the period of the Fran­ chise the Township shall lawfully elect io vacate, alter. Improve or change the grade or location of any street, alley or other public way, the Grantee shall upon reasonable notice by the Township, remove, replace and relocate its poles, wires, cobles, underground conduits, manholes and other fixtures at its own expense, ond in each instance comply with the requirements of the Township. (4) The Grantee shall not place poles, conduits or other fixtures above or below ground where the same will interfere with any gas. electric, telephone fixtures, water hydrant or other utility , and all such poles, conduits or other fixtures plac­ ed in any street shall be so placed os to comply with all requirements of the Township. (5) The Grantee shall, on request of ony person holding a moving permit issued by the Township, temporarily move its wires or fixtures to permit the moving of buildings, the expense of such tem­ porary removal to be paid by the person re­ questing the some, and the Grantee shall be given not less than 4B hours advance notice to arrange for such temporary changes. (6) The Grantee shall hove the authority to trim any trees upon and overhanging the streets, alleys, sidewalks ond public places of the Township so os to prevent the branches of such trees from coming in contact with the wires and cables of the Grantee, except that at the option of the Township, such trimming may be done by it. or under its supervision and direction, at the expense of lhe Grantee. Said expense shall be lhe Township's direct labor cost including fringe benefits of personnel while performing such trim­ ming. The Grantee shall reimburse the Township such expense. Section 6. Type and Capacity of Equipment to be Installed. (1) The System shall be engineered, installed, maintained, operated ond equipped so os to all times meet the technical standards of the Federal Communications Commission including specifica­ tions for frequency boundaries, visual carriers, frequency levels, aural carrier frequency levels, channel frequency response, terminal isolation ond system radiation. n»-l all other standards established by the FCC. Section 7. Operational Standards. (1) The Grantee shall Install, maintain and operate its system in accordance with the highest standards of the art and render efficient service in accordance with such rules and regulations as pro­ mulgated by the Federal Communications Commis­ sion and other regulatory laws. (2) There shall be no interuption of service to subscribers unless caused by an Act of God, acts of third parties over whom Grantee has no control, or ony other oct or event over which Grantee has no control. In the event of o strike by Grantee's employees. Grantee shall if possible continue to transmit all broadcast signals with available supervisory personnel. Grantee shall provide a uniform, strong signal, free from distortion and in­ terference. ond shall make available at least one shared channel for local origination. It is understood that the Grantee is not responsible for providing the actual local originators equipment for the shored local origination channel. At such time os the available time on the shored channel is insufficient to service the requests for local origination, the Grantee shall make one full chan­ nel available for local origination. (3) Grantee shall provide, without charge, one TV/Rodio Outlet to each Township public building, fire station, police station, and public and parochial school that is passed by its coble. Grantee shall provide, without charge, one (1) outlet to Township Hall. If additional outlets ore required ot any of the said locations, the Grantee shall install some ot the cost of time and materials only, but in no event will there be a monthly ser­ vice charge ot said locations, provided that such additional outlets do not in the aggregate number exceed 10. (4) The franchise shall provide a toll-free telephone number for subscriber complaints and shall maintain a repair service capable of responsing to subscriber complaints or requests. (5) Operating Standards. The system shall deliver to the subscriber's terminal a signal that is capable of producing a block ond white or colored picture without visual material degradation in quality within the limitations imposed by the technical state of the art. (a) The system shall transmit or distribute signals without causing objectionable cross­ modulation in the cobles or interfering with other electrical or electronic network or with the recep­ tion of other television or radio receivers in the area not connected to the network. Section 8. Schedule of SiAitrfbsr Rate*. The schedule of subscriber rates os well as installation and other fees shall be os set forth in the Sup­ plemental Franchise Agreement as in effect bet­ ween the Township of Woodland and the Grantee from time to time. Section 9. Franchise Expense*. (1) The Company shall pay to the Township for and in consideration of the right privilege to con­ duct cable television operations pursuant to the Franchise, an annual fee In an amount equal to three percent (3%) of gross subscription revenue, calculated on a monthly basis, derived from its cable television operations in the Township. Each year’s fee shall be due ond payable to lhe Township Clerk by April 15th for th* preceding calendar year. (2) In the event ol revocation or termination of the Franchise, the final annual fee payment shall be prorated from the immediately proceeding January 1 st to the date of termination of service. Section 10. Certification ot CompRanc*. Grantee shall apply to the Federal Communica­ tions Commission (FCC) for a certificate of com­ pliance as soon os all necessary documentation is completed, but in no event later than 60 days from the effective date of this Franchise; and within 12 months after obtaining its certificate of com­ pliance. Grantee's cable facilities shall be com­ pletely operational. Grantee shall not be con­ sidered in default on the foregoing construction schedule If the delay upon the specified dote Is caused by an Act of God, Acts of third parties over whom Grantee has no control, strikes, delays or any other oct or event which is not foreseeable as of the effective date of this Franchise and over which Grantee has no control. Notice or any such delay shall be communicated In writing to the Township. In the event the Township disagrees os to the validity of such delay or length of such delay, such delay shall be subject to arbitration os provided in Section 15 of lhe Franchise. Section 11. Number and U*e of Channel*. (1) The Grantee shall construct a CATV system which shall have a capacity of at least thirty-five (35) channels. See also Supplemental Franchise Agreement. (2) The Grantee shall carry on its system the signal of ony authorized and operating Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan, television broadcast station and shall carry the full time broadcast of any properly licens­ ed frequency modulation radio stations, either commercial or education, now existing or subse­ quently licensed with transmitter facilities within Barry County. Michigan. (3) Upon termination of service to ony subscriber, the Grantee may promptly remove all ol its facilities and equipment from the premises of such subscriber upon the subscriber's written re­ quest without charge. Section 12. Camplabtta. Any person who has a complaint that Grantee is not operating or maintaining the cable television system in accordance with the applicable provi­ sions of this Franchise or has a complaint regar­ ding the quality of service, equipment malfunction and similar matters provided by Grantee, shall register such complaint with Grantee. Grantee shall formulate a policy for the handling of com­ plaints. In the event any complaint is not resolved directly with Grantee, then such person may register such complaint with the Township Super­ visor. The Township Supervisor shall investigate sych complaint and may, if deemed necessary, prepare a report to the Township Board for disposition. In ony contested matter all parties shall be afforded an opportunity for a hearing after reasonable notice, in conformity with all ap­ plicable statutory regulations. The notice, in addi­ tion to complying with ony other applicable statutory requirement, shall state the time, place and issues involved and opportunity shall be af­ forded all parties to present evidence ond arguments with respect thereto. The Township Supervisor end Board may prepare a written report disposing of said complaint and an official record which shall include testimony ond exhibits in each contested matter shall be mode, but it shall not be necessary to transcribe mechanically recorded testimony or shorthand notes unless re­ quested for purposes of rehearing or court review. The Township moy adopt appropriate rules of pro­ cedure for notice and hearing In contested mat­ ters. The decision of the Township Board shall be mode within 30 days after conclusion of the hear­ ing and such decision shall be based upon facts presented with findings. Section 13. Preferential or Discriminatory (1) Within 30 days after the effective dote of this Franchise, the Grantee shall file with the Township Clerk its unconditional acceptance of this Fran­ chise ond shall promise to comply with ond abide by all ol its provisions, terms ond conditions. (2) Any matter expressly mode arbitrable under lhe provisions of this Franchise shall be arbitrated through decision and/or award in accordance with the rules ond procedures of the American Arbitra­ tion Association. Section 16. Conflict Between thia Franchiae and FCC Requirements. In the event ol conflict of any provision herein with provisions of FCC rules ond regulations, the provisions of FCC rules ond regulations shall prevail. Section 17. Insurance. At all times during the terms of the Franchise. Grantee shall obtain, pay all premiums for file with the Township Clerk a certificate of lnsuror.ee or other proof evidencing the payment for the following. (1) A general comprehensive public liability in­ surance policy indemnifying, defending and saving harmless the Township, its officers, boards, com­ missions. agents and employees, from any and all claims by any person whatsoever on occounl of in­ jury to or death of ony person or persons occasion­ ed by the operations ol the Grantee under fran­ chise herein granted or alleged to have been so caused or occurred with limits of not less than 1500.000.00 for injury or death to ony one person ond not less than $1.000.000.00 for injury or death of ony two or more persons in any one occurrence. (2) Property damage insurance indemnifying, defending and saving harmless the Township, its officers, boards, commissions, agents and employees from the operation of the Grantee under th* Franchise herein granted or allowed to have been so caused or occurred with limits of not less than $300,000.00 for damage to property. (3) Workmen's Compensation Insurance as pro­ vided by th* laws ol the State of Michigan. (4) Automobile Insurance with limits ol not less than $300,000.00 of public liability coverage and automobile property damage insurance with a limit of not less than $300,000.00 covering all automotive equipment. (5) All of the foregoing insurance contracts shall be in form satisfactory to the Township Attorney and shall be issued and maintained by companies authorized to do business in the Stale of Michigan and they shall require 30 days written notice of ony cancellation to both the Township and the Grantee herein. Th* Township shall be a named insured on all such insurance contracts other than Workmen's Compensation Insurance. (6) See Supplemental Franchise Agreement re surety bond. Section 18. Forfeiture and Termination In Event of Def auH. If Grantee shall fall to comply with any of the provisions of th* Franchise, or default in any of its obligations hereunder, ond shall within 30 days after written notice from the Township, foil to com­ mence and, within a reasonable time thereafter, correct such default or noncompliance, the Township may declare this Franchise, ond all rights of Grantee hereunder, forfeited and ter­ minated. The said right of forfeiture and/or ter­ mination shall be exercisable only in the event of a default which is substantial. Bankruptcy or receivership of Grantee shall be considered os o substantial default and not subject to arbitration. Nothing herein shall prevent Grantee from con­ solidating with or merging into another partner­ ship or corporation or from permitting one or more corporations info another partnership or corpora­ tion or from permitting on* or more corporations to merge into it, provided the resulting or transferee partnership or corporation assumes in writing all the obligations of the Grantee hereunder. Such consolidation or merger in ony event shall be subject to the provisions of Section 4 hereof. The within Franchise shall be subject to a certain Supplemental Coble Communications System Fran­ chise Agreement to be executed between the par­ ties. Failure by grantee to execute such Agree­ ment within o reasonable time after submission of some to It by th* Township of Woodland shall con­ stitute a default In the terms of this Franchise. Section 19. Indemnity. Grantee shall, at its sole cost ond expense, fully Indemnify, defend and hold harmless lhe Township, its officers, agents, boards, commis­ sions, and employees against any and all claims, suits, actions, liability ond judgements for damages (including but not limited to expenses for reasonable lego) fees) to persons and property, in any way arising out of or through the acts or omis­ sions of Grantee, its officers, servants, ogen'c and employees or to which Grantee's negligence shall In any way contribute. Section 20. Confidentiality. Grantee shall not divulge any list of subscribers to any outside source. Section 21. Office Location. Grantee specifically agrees that, at the time that services commence, and during such lime as ser­ vice* pursuant Io this ordinance are provided to residents of the Township of Woodland, that the Grantee shall maintain an office no further distant than th* present office of Grantee located at 2598 Lansing Rood. Charlotte, Michigan. Section 22. Bindkig on Succesaora and A**igm. All of the provisions of this Franchise shall be binding on any successor or assigns of the Grantee. Section 23. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force ond effect on the 25th day of April. 1988. TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND By: Wayne Henney, Its Supervisor By: Carol Hewitt. Its Clerk SOUTHERN CABLE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP By: Alan R. Baird Horizon Cablevision Managing General Partner I hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted by the Township Board of the Township of Woodland, Michigan, in public session on the 25th day of April. 1988. Carol Hewitt, Township Clerk (5/5) Practice* Prohibited The Grantee shall not, os to rates, charges, ser­ vice facilities, rules, regulations or any other mat­ ter make or grant any undue preference or advan­ tage to any person or subject any person to ony un­ due prejudice or disadvantage, except as other­ wise provided in this Franchise. Section 14. Franchiae Standards. Grantee has submitted evidence ol its legal character and its financial, technical and other quoldcotions. and such evidence as submitted has been reviewed and approved by the Township pur­ suant to and as a part of a duly heard public pro­ ceeding in the Township. Section 15. Acceptance of Franchiae - Arbitration. HARRY BOESCH Registered Rep. First of Michigan Corporation IMBM Not Vorti Slock lichongo 1-800-321-4709 ‘•Rate effective 5/3/88 All CDs are FSLIC or FDIC insured up to St00.000 per client per depository institution �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 5, 1988 Volunteers honored for service given to Pennock Hospital The highest awards presented at Pennock Hospital’s volunteer recogni­ tion luncheon were for 3,500 and 4,000 hours of service. Those honors went to (from left) Margaret Keeler and Ett VanSickle, for 3,500 hours; and Helen Keeler for 3,500 hours. Awards for 2,500 and 3,000 hours of volunteering at Pennock Hospital were bestowed to (seated, from left) Margaret Brodbeck, Dorothy Garlinger, Bed Worm; (standing) Merna Wolfe, Louise Conner and Jane Reynolds. Margaret Keeler and Ett VanSickle were among the many volunteers who received awards last Thursday for their volunteer ser­ vice to Pennock Hospital during a luncheon and program held at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Keeler and VanSickle each were commend­ ed for contributing a total of 4.000 hours of service over the years. “Showers of Thanks” was the theme of the gathering, and Daniel Hamilton, the hospital’s chief executive officer, praised volunteers for giving of themselves to help others. Hamilton thanked volunteers for all the many ways they help and demonstrate support for the hospital. "We couldn’t do it without you.” he told volunteers. Auxiliary Board treasurer Becky Kilmer reported that contributions from all hospital guilds to the hospital totaled more than $58,000. Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray read a pro­ clamation she had signed to salute the volunteers who. she said, contribute to the community and patient care. “I give my personal thanks to all of you." Gray told the group. "Volunteerism is the backbone of our community." Volunteers receiving awards for 100 hours of service included Nellie Allerding, Rita Allcrding, Cecile Arehart, Rosa Baker, Rachel Bassett. Ardie Baum, Jean Burke, Carol Barch', Lola Caldwell, Ruth Clardy. Sarah Conine, Francis Crothers, Martha Dean, Janet Dcmott. Marilyn Dryer, Ber­ nadine Eckert, Edna Edwards, Barbara End­ sley, lllsa Fechner, Maxine Fedewa, Marcella Finnegan, Diane Flohr. Alice Frederickson, Aline Frisby, Mary FuHer, Carrie Fuhr, Eileen Gillespie. Clara Gillespie, Shirley Hemming, Marguerite Hill, Dorothy Hoke, Darlene losty, Della Keeler, Gretchen Ken­ nedy, Pearl Kopfman, Sue Larke, Alma Larsen, Betty Lydy. Edith McClelland, Pat Markle. Anna Mead. Verna Mitchell, Inez Miller, Betty Moore, Cathy Newstead, Dor­ cas Newton, Jan Peurach, Jeannette Phillips, Marion Price. Norma Shannon, Jo Siegel, Rose Skidmore. Loise Scesc. Marquita Smith. Margaret Snyder. Virginia Snyder. Mamie Stahl, Jackie Stoors. Leia Strickland. Nita Smith. Muurine VanHouten. Marguerite VanLare, Mary Weiler. Agnes Wieland. Miriam White. Barb Wilcox. Betty Woods, Gladys Youngs. Margaret Yoder, Vivian Hoffman. Clarabelle Kauffman. Betty Usbome, Juanita Yarger, Illcne Yeung. Bren­ da Smith and Lois Page. Recipients of 250 hour awards were Ann Ainslie. Harry Burke. Barbara Burkholder. Nancy Dolan. Diane Flohr. Cleopha Flora. Mary Ellen Hensley. Becky Kilmer. Kim O'Mara. Letha Philpott. Joan Rayner. Heidi Recd. Helen Recsor. Audrey Renner. Leona Shriver. Virginia Snyder. Sally Stanton. Beulah Stauffer. Sadie Vedder. Toii Wildcm. Pani Bclligraph. Helen Drake. Barbara End­ sley. Dorothy Jones. Becky Parker, Kari Ploot. LcNora Ken fie Id. Bee Star ton. Ginny Shroyer and Brenda Smith. Five hundred hour awards went to Vida Blood. Dorothy Brewer. Margaret DeCamp. Ann Hamaty. Ardith Hart. Mary Ellen Hensley. Marion Holes. Peg Kaiser. Ben Mason, Lee Merriman, Kim O’Mara. Cinny Robbc, Francis Schneider. Leona Shriver. Brenda Smith. Andrea Storrs, Pearl Stutz, Helen Tucker. Ceta Williams. Diane Williams and Angie Woolley. Earning awards for 1.000 hours of volunteering were William Eddy. Mac Hart, Meta Hayward. Agnes Adroume. Alice Jones. Weda Montague. Stella Morgan. Diane Scott. Barbara Songer and Lynn Hart. Awards for 1.500 hours of service were bestowed upon Josephine Bcardslce and Dee Morey. Presented with 2.000 hour awards were Pauline Armstrong. Bonnie Cove. Mary Fisher, Jean Pugh. Wilma Storey and Lillian Taffee. Jill Wiswcll and Merna Wolfe earned awards for 2.500 hours of service. Honored for 3.000 hours were Margaret Brodbeck. Louise Conner. Jane Reynolds, Dorothy Garlinger and Beryl Worm. Helen Keeler was the recipient of an award for 3,500 hours. Sue Pennington (right) is the new president of the Pennock Hospital Auxiliary Board. With her is Earning 100 hour awards of service were (seated, from left) Gretchen Kennedy, Mary Fuller, Sue Larke, president-elect Ardith Hart. Edith McClelland; (standing) Diane Flohr, Marguerite Hill, Cecile Arehart, Ruth Clardy, Sarah Conine, Lola Caldwell, Marguerite VanLare, Alice Frederickson, Lois Page, Maxine Fedewa, Gladys Youngs, and Bernadine Eckert. The new auxiliary board Is comprised of (from left) Mildred Mathews, sew­ ing chairman; Patti Oakland, legislative and historian; Brenda Smith, publicity; Becky Kilmer, treasurer, Sue Larke, secretary; Ardith Hart, president-elect; Sue Pennington, president; and Barbara Songer, counselor. Ethel Gibson, newsletter chairman, is not shown. Also earning 100 hour awards were (seated, from left) Margaret Yoder, Vivian Hoffman, Mamie Stahl, Clarabelle Kauffman; (standing) Marion Price, Della Keeler, Virginia Snyder, Margaret Snyder, Darlene losty, Barbara Endsley, Agnes Wieland, llene Young, Betty Woods, Jackie Storrs, Jo Siegel, and Mary Weiler. Five hundred hours of service awards were given to (seated, from left) Lee Merriman, Vida Blood. Pearl Stutz, Francis Schneider, (standing) Cinny Robbe, Ardith Hart, Mary Ellen Hensley, Ben Mason, Dorothy Brewer. Bren­ da Smith, Ceta Williams and Helen Tucker. Jean Pugh (left) and Lillian Taffee were among the volunteers to be recognized for 2,000 hours of service. Honored for 1,000 volunteer hours were (seated, from left) Alice Jones, Weda Montague, Lynn Hart (standing) Mae Hart and Barbara Songer. Receiving awards for 250 hours of volunteering at Pennock Hospital were (seated, from left) Diane Flohr, Toni Wildern, Patti Belligraph, Becky Kilmer, (standing) Helen Reesor, Letha Philpott, Harry Burke. Virginia Snyder. Bar­ bara tndsley. Barbara Burkeholder, Sally Stanton, Mary Ellen Hensley. Gin­ ny Shroyer. LeNora Kenfield, Joan Rayner and Helen Drake. �The Hastings banner — Thursday. May 5, 1988 — Page 11 Hastings mother strives for normal family life, cont. Sometimes, even on brief family outings, Jacob is left behind. And that's tough on Lori. Because of his equipment and possible exposure to germs, he is not always able to go with the group. But, she says, whenever possible, they go on walks or go to a park as a family. "Il's frustrating that we can't do normal family things without excluding Jacob," she says. Komstadt named to board, cont. from page 2 No. 52, the Hastings Kiwanis Club and the Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club. He is a member and past chairman of the Michigan Bankers Association Consumer Credit Committee. He and his wife, Betty, have three children: Kim Alderson and Larry J. of Hastings, and Jennifer, at home. They attend First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Students mourn death of classmate, continued "Those that stayed just sat and talked about Mike," he said. Six friends acted as pall bearers at the funeral. Flowers were sent from the high school as well as from VanDeLaare's junior classmates. A lover of summer and winter outdoor sports, family and friends said VanDeLaare would be remembered as a popular student well-liked by his fellow classmates. "Mike liked the outdoors. He liked to hum and fish, and he liked to mess around outdoors with his friends," said his sister, Kristina, 21. "He was just a happy kid. He didn’t have any enemies." His father, David, said he enjoyed cars, moiorcyles and off the road vehicles. "For a boy of 17, cars were of real interest to him," he said. "He liked to ride quads four-wheelers." Stidham said police are still investigating the accident, but speed is believed to be a factor in the crash. "The truck was traveling at a fairly high rate of speed," Stidham said. "At the point the vehicle came back on the road, the marks indicated a speed in excess of 70 miles per hour." "There may have been other circumstances leading up to this. I can't give anything more specific now," he said. But a friend said VanDeLaare had been racing with another friend just before the accident "The other guy slowed up, but I guess Mike didn't" he said. Delton Kellogg High School Principal James Corstange called VanDeLaare's death a tragedy that hopefully would influence the actions of his peers. "Mike just made a mistake, and I hope other kids learn from this," he said. "Right now, kids are thinking twice about doing something stupid." Neither VanDeLaare nor Shronz were wearing seatbelts at the time, Stidham said. He added that the truck, which was totalled in the crash, left 200 feet of skid marks on the roadway. A baseball fan with posters of ballplayers covering his bedroom walls, VanDeLaare played for the high school team, his father said. "He played baseball until he got cut from the team this year," he said. Holmes said VanDeLaare enjoyed snowmobiling but his greatest passion in the winter was downhill skiing. "That was his real love in the winter,” Holmes said. VanDeLaare served on the student board and as class representative, Holmes said. He worked on the class homecoming float, helped decorate for the prom and was also a good student "He was a really good guy and was liked by a lot of people," Holmes said. "He kept up his grades the best he could. You could see him working on his stuff in the mornings before school." Corstange agreed that VanDeLaare was a fine student "Mike was just one of those super kids you hate to lose and hate to see anything happen to," he said. Corstange said VanDeLaare would receive special recognition at next Tuesday's honors program at Delton Kellogg High School. VanDeLaare was born March 12,1971 in Kalamazoo and lived in Delton for the past 10 years. In addition to his father and sister, he survived by his mother, Cheryl; mater .ir'. grandmother Sophie Charkowski of Kalamazoo; step-maternal grandmother kuth Charkowski of Kalamazoo; paternal grandparents Nelson and Georgia VanDeLaare; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Contributions can be made to the Michael VanDeLaare Memorial Fund. Because of his artificial trachea, Jacob cannot go outdoors in the winter. Lori said that one time this past winter, he watched his dad and sisters building a snowman in the yard. He kept making the "want" signal which he learned through sign language. But as much as he wanted to go outside, Lori couldn't let him. "That was hard for me to see him stand by lhe window and keep making the want sign," she says. "It's the kind of thing that gives a mom a lump in her throat." Just last week, Jacob touched a dog for the first time in his life. Lori says the expres­ sion on his face was priceless. "He gives me as much, if not more than I give to him," she says. She and Steve get up every two hours during the night to check on Jacob and do respiratory maintenance. The toddler's voicebox is paralyzed, so his coughs and his cries are silent. Heart and lung monitors will wake them if his breath­ ing or heartrale are irregular. But like any 20-month-old, he wants to get out of his crib and be held. If not, he cries. When Jacob does cry, Lori says he gets secretions in his trachea, which then have to be suctioned with a catheter which is hooked up to a special vacuum. During the day, Lori must do routine suctions, averaging about every 45 minutes. Jacob needs three daily cleanings of his trachea, which he doesn't like too much, but help him feel better. And he has four Hastings woman tells State Senate Committee by Bryan G. Laviotette Lansing — Jean E. Jongblocd-Unterhorst just wants a safe place to live. Someplace where she can be comfortable and not have to worry about problems she is having with a railroad right-of-way running through her property. Jongblocd-Unterhorst, a 75-ycar-old woman who lives near Hastings, testified to the Michigan Senate Energy Committee April 27 on the problem of railroad right-of-ways. She has a 179-foot-long section of railroad right-of-way splitting her property. She told committee members of vandals destroying and stealing her property and htr fight with the railroad companies. Jongblocd-Unterhorst blames the problems she has had with vandals on the right-of-way passing through her property because it offers people an easy get-away from authorities and an easy way to travel. Jongblocd-Unterhorst is among a growing number of Michigan residents concerned with railroad right-of-ways that have been aban­ doned over the last several decades. The issue is complex. Property-owners claim they have a right to the abandoned land where the tracks once laid because of clauses in the original deeds. Many of the original deeds, some of which were drawn in the early 1800s, have reverter clauses, transferring ownership of railroad right-of-ways back to adjacent land-owners once rail use ceases. But the railroad companies claim they also have rights to the land because of the State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976. They claim the land belongs to the rail com­ panies which should have the right to dispose of the land as they see fit. The committee is discussing a bill that would amend the act, returning the right-ofways to persons who originally granted the right-of-ways or to their heirs. "We feel we can dispose of our property any way we want," Kevin Stanko, an attorney representing Grand Trunk Railroad, said at the committee meeting. But Jongbloed-Unterhorst said lhe railroads do not own the land, because according to many property deeds, ownership of the land reverts back to lhe original owner once it no longer is being used for rail. "They really have no right to the land at all,” she said, referring to Penn Central Holding Company, which owns the right-ofway cutting through her property. Geoffrey Gillis, an attorney representing Penn Central, said railroad companies are in­ terested in keeping their right-of-ways, even though they are not in use now. He said rail use might become feasible again, in the future, with new technology. In 1928, Gillis said, the country could not sec that 60 years later the trains would be gone. And today it is not possible to see 60 years into the future when high-speed electric train technology might be available. Sen. Douglas Carl, Energy Committee chairman, agreed if the industry ever came back, it would be very hard to replace the ^ght-of-ways. "If the rail industry ever got rejuvenated, it would be very difficult to reestablish these tracks." Carl, R-Utica said. But Jongblocd-Unterhorst said in most cases, the tracks have been taken out, so she docs not think the railroad companies have an interest in the long-term future. "That's ridiculous." she said. "There's no track there at all.” The tracks were pulled up a few years ago. Jongblocd-Unterhorst said. “There's oil unde' all our property.” she ...has the following positions for the summer of 1988 — HEAD COOK • ASSISTANT COOK Local Camp... Great Summer Job! Y 945-4574 from about 7 a.m. to noon or 2 p.m. or whenever Jacob takes a nap. Four or five limes a week, nurses are at the West home from about 3 to 9 p.m., taking care of Jacob while the dinner is prepared and dishes are washed. This also gives Steve and Lori time to spend with the other children and get them ready for bed. "I wouldn't get anything done if I didn't have a nurse, and sometimes I still don't," laughs Lori. Weekend help is sparse. Lori says they usually only have a nurse for a six-hour shift Saturday morning, and the other 42 hours, they have to fend for themselves. "We are really hurting for nurses, plus we Railroads have no right to land YMCA CAMP ALGONQUIN For more information call... YMCA OF BARRY COUNTY feedings each day as part of his daily care. "Jacob, himself, and his daily care is not frustrating," Lori says of her son who is easy-going and smiles a lot. "But sometimes I wonder about his future. Will I see my son go to kindergarten? And I wonder, why my son? Why does this beautiful, wonderful, happy child have to have trouble breathing?" Between the two energetic older girls, lhe newborn and Jacob, Lori keeps very busy. But what drains her and frustrates her and Steve the most is the difficulty in obtaining nursing care for Jacob. The state pays for up to 12 hours of in-home nursing care per day for Jacob, but the Wests have a hard lime getting nurses. Many from the larger sur­ rounding cities, don't want to drive to Hastings. During the week, a nurse will come in said, “Why do you think the railroad wants to own it?” Penn Central has not operated as a railroad company since it was reorganized under the Federal Railroad Reorganization Act. The company's primary assets include real estate from its former railroads. Gillis said once the corridors of land are sold piecemeal, the value goes down. To be of value to the railroad, a continous stretch of railroad right-of-way is needed. “If you have a piece of property, 100 feet wide and 100 miles long, it has some peculiar value.” Gillis said. In 1976, the Legislature passed the State Transportation Preservation Act requiring abandoned right-of-ways to be returned to the person originally granted the right of way. said Tom Drake of the Michigan Railroad Association. In 1982, the bill was amended to give the Michigan Department of Transporta­ tion, first right of refusal. And the property must then be offered to the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources. Jongbloed-Unterhorst said she is most con­ cerned with vandalism she attributes to the easy access to her property from the right-ofway. Vandals can use the former rail line without being seen, she said. Since the tracks have been removed, Jongbloed-Unterhorst said vandalism on her property has included blossoms being picked off her plum trees and sheep being killed. She said property stolen from her land includes trees from her lakefront and also lumber. The police cannot help much because the railroad right-of-way provides a means for a quick get-away, she said. “The police come in at the road and the vandals get away in the back (on the tracks),” Jongbled-Untcrhorst said. The police have even told her not to look out her window, especially during hunting season because of the danger of stray bullets. Editor’s note: writer Bryan G. Laviolette is a journalism student at Central Michigan University. He attended the Michigan Senate Energy Committee hearing as part of a class trip to Lansing. Hit and run driver sought Officials are searching for the driver of a car that burst out of a field, struck a passing car and fled the scene Friday near Orangeville. Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Sue Delcotto said Steve Davis, of 1035 Wedgewood, Plainwell, was driving north on Marsh Road north of Saddler Road close to 11:30 p.m. Friday. Without warning, a vehicle came out of a field, struck the front of Davis' 1985 Pontiac and left the scene, she said. Davis, 20, told Delcotto he did not see the driver, but he described the car as a small, gray compact. Davis, who was wearing a seatbelt, was not injured in the accident, Delcotto said. GROUNDS KEEPER Opening Date May 16, 1988 40 hours per week, minimal requirements high school diploma or equivalent. Prefer mechanSeal background with supervisory skills. Must [have grounds keeper background or skills. Charlton Park - 945-3775 Lori West calls son Jacob her “million dollar baby.” can't leave him with anyone who isn't a nurse," she explains. Steve and Lori never know when they will have to make an emergency trip to Detroit for Jacob. Just before Easier, he got sick and had to go to the hospital in Detroit "Philicia said, 'Mom, is this an emergency?' I said yes, went out lhe back door into lhe ambulance and didn't see them for a day and a half," recalls Lori. She says the girls understand that they have a special brother. Lori says she and Steve have talked about moving closer to Detroit but she says they —-want to stay in Hastings. They like their home, they like Southeastern where Philicia attends developmental kindergarten, Steve likes his job and they like Hastings. "We kind of live our lives for our kids. Obviously - we have four," says Lori. "We really just wanted them to have a nice, small-town environment" She is from Traverse City and Steve is originally from Ann Arbor. They moved to Hastings three years ago when Steve was offered a job at Flexfab. Besides having to be Jacob's doctor, nurse, respiratory technician and case manager, Lori has become his personal political lobbyist. Last fall, through appeals to the governor and representatives and pleas made public by the media, she was able to secure lhe in­ home nursing care and partial coverage of medcial supply costs. "With the state, you can't just say, 'okay, we need this, can we have it? " she explains. "Il's an elaborate problem and there's no way to epedite the procedure.” Medical insurance on Jacob ran out at $250,000, so now lhe Wests must rely on state funding. The state provides a substantial amount - up to $120,000 of in­ home medical expenses per month, as well as hospital care. He goes through more than 5950 in disposable medical equipment each month, and a couple thousand dollars monthly in equipment rental. Most of these costs are picked up by lhe state, but the Wests still have to pay partial coverage. "The purpose of bringing lhe child home is that it’s cheaper to live al home than to stay in the hospital," says Lori, so despite the large amounts the state is paying, it would be paying more if he were still hospitalized. The family has also incurred additional expenses because they had to buy a van to transport Jacob. Their electric bill has increased 80 percent from machine usage, and in the summer, they will have to run an air conditioner for Jacob. Nearly SI0,000 was raised by what Lori call "generous" donations from Steve's co­ workers and other individuals in the com­ munity, as well as through a bake sale and a benefit dance. "Everyone in Hastings has been wonderful and very supportive," says Lori. "We would­ n't have made it without them. We thank them from the bottom of our hearts for everything they've done for our son." Lori is currently keeping tabs on lhe Pepper Legislation, which is for technology­ dependent children and how they are dealt with at schools, she says. When Jacob is ready to begin school, Lori says she would like to see him mainstreamed in the public school. She says she would like to see him off his artificial trachea and misting equipment by lhe lime he goes 10 school, but adds that doctors don't know if he will ever be rid of it "We don't have any guarantees. His future is really uncertain," she says. "It's an on­ going, day-to-day, year-to-year situation." When Jacob was four months old, he was put into a drug-induced coma after he began to show serious breathing trouble. He was comatose for 4 1/2 months in a crucial stage of development during which most babies begin eating solid food and start putting objects in their mouths. Because Jacob missed this stage, his mouth is "hyper-sensative," says Lori. He is now beginning to put toys and other objects in his mouth. And he will take a bite or two of food and maybe drink a little, but Lori says it sometimes makes him gag. She would like to see him eating solid foods on his own by his second birthday, which is in September, but she doubts that is realisitic. In the meantime, he will contin­ ue with tubular feedings through his nose, which lake more than an hour at a time. Jacob works with an occupational thera­ pist, a respiratory therapist and a sign lang­ uage teacher from Barry Intermediate School District each week. Although some of his vocal chords are completely or partially paralyzed, Lori says she has heard Jacob make noise when she re­ moves his breathing tube. Because his air­ way is reconstructed, no air passes by his vocal chords to cause the vibration, so he can not make sounds now. If the artificial trachea is removed someday, doctors don't know if Jacob will be able to talk because of the paralysis to his voicebox. So in the meantime, he is learning two new words through sign language each week, in what Lori calls an experimental program. "Jacob is starting to understand and use some of lhe signs himself, especially "no," says Lori. "He learned that right away." Lori has noticed that Jacob is different from her other children in one specific way he doesn't play with toys. Instead, he likes to play with the medical supplies used on him each day, especially the catheters and his feeding machine. "It's crazy," laughs Lori. "He thinks they're neat and he likes to share them." Legal Notices SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AH Courttiee) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Jomes R. Lamp­ man and Rose M. Lampman. husband and wife to Commerce Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Cor­ poration Mortgagee, dated July 13, 1964, and recorded on July 18, 1934 in Liber 260, on page 195, Barry County Records. Michigan and assigned by said Mortgagee Io Richard Tatro, a single man, 2608 92nd St.. S.W., Box 3. Byron Center, Ml 49315, c/o Servicing Agent. Assist. Inc., 35 W. Huron, Suite 201. Pontiac. Ml 48058 by an assignment dated July 17. 1984. and recorded on August 14. 1984 in Liber 260, on page 703, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty Three Thousand Seven Hundred Eleven and 37/100 Dollars ($23,711.37). including interest ot 14.875 percent per annum. Under tho power of sale contained In said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such case made ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml., at Eleven o'clock a.m., on June 16. 1988. Said premises are situated in the township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel in the Southwest one quarter of Section 2. Town 1 North Range 9 West, described as: Com­ mencing 257.5 feet North of the intersection of the West line of Cobb Rood ond the South line of said section 2. thunce West 330 feel, thence North 132 feet, thence East 330 feet thence South 132 feet to point of beginning.P.P. No. 08 03-002-016-00. Tho redemption period shall be six month(s) from the date of such sole, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 days from lhe date of such sale. Doted: Moy 5. 1988 Richard Tatro, a single mon. c/o Servicing Agent, Assist. Inc. Mortgagee Neal R. Sutherland. Trustee 35 W. Huron. Suite 201 Pontioc. Ml 48058 (6-2) MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Jock Clark, a single mon of Dowling. Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor, (subsequently owned by Michael L. Tompkins, a single man) to Michigan National Bonk, a National Bonking Association. Mortgagee, dated July 5. 1977 and recorded July 20, 1977. in Liber 231. Page 822 Barry County Records. Michigan. Which said mortgage was subsequently modified by a Mortgage Agreement dated August 19, 1982 and recorded August 26. 1982 in Liber 251. Page 699. Barry County Records ond subsequently modified by a Mortgage Modification Agreement dated August 9. 1985 and recorded August 13,1985 in Liber 425. Page 636. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo. at the date hereof Six Thousand Fifty-Seven and 16/100 ($6,057.16) Dollars including interest at 12% per­ cent per annum. And no suit or proceedings having been In­ stituted to recover the debt secured by said mor­ tgage or ony part thereof. Now. under the power of sale contained In said mortgage, ond pursuant to Michigan Statute, notice is hereby given that June 16. 1988, at 11:00 o'clock o.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale at public auction, to lhe highest bidder at the Barry County Court House. Hastings. Michigan, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held) of the mortgaged premises or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage with interest, legal costs, charges and expenses, including at­ torney fees allowed by low. and ony charges and expenses, including attorney fees allowed by low, and any sums paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The length of the redemption period shall be one (1) year from lhe dote of such sale. Said premises ore situated in the Twp. of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and described as follows: A parcel of land in lhe Northeast ’/« ol Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, described os: Commencing ot the Northeast corner o’ the Nor­ thwest '/» of lhe Northeast '/« of said Section 7; thence West 385 feel; thence South 385 feel; thence East 385 feet; thence North 385 feet to the place of beginning. Dated: May 5. 1988 MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK Mortgagee LAW OFFICES OF PETER M. COOPER Attorneys lor Mortgagee 30100 Telegraph Rood - Suite 408 Birmingham. Michigan 48010 Tel. number (313) 645-2600 (6/2) MORTGAGE SALE Default has occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage mode by tiondoll A. Hardin and Glena J. Hardin, husband and wife Mortgagors, to Water­ field Mortgage Company, Incorporated, an Indiana Corporation. Mortgagee. 333 East Washington Blvd.. Fort Wayne, Indiana, doled June 15, 1984, and recorded June 22, 1964, with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Liber 259 at Page 768, which was subsequently assigned by assignment to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, 111 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1515, Chicago, IL 60601, dated August 7. 1984, and recorded August 8, 1984. with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Liber 260 at Page 549. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of sold mor­ tgage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on sold mortgage the sum ol Forty Nine Thousand. One Hundred Sixty Three and 55/100 Dollars ($49,163.55). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or ony part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mode and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mor­ tgage. ond all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney's fees allowed by law. said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder al the Barry County Courthouse, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry City of Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday. May 26. 1988, at 2:00 in the afternoon local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104, Public Arts of 1971. (MSA27A3240(3) ) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the foreclosure sale. The premises covered by said mortgage is situated in the City of Nashville, County of Barry. Slate of Michigan, and more fully described os: That part of lhe West one half of the North East one quarter of Section 15. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, described as follows: Commencing at a paint of the North Line of said Sect>on 15. Beginning at the point of the Northwest corner of the East one Square acre of said West one half of lhe Northeast one Quarter; thence South 317.25 feet, thence West 137.05 feet, thence North 317-25 feet, thence East 137.05 feet, to the place of beginning. Dated: April 21, 1988 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corportaion. Mortgagee James W. Batchelor (P-25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Attorneys for Mortgagee 200 Monroe. NW — Suite 555 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (5/12) �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 5, 1988 The HASTINGS BANNER - Call <616) 948-8051 ISK'ASSIFIEmMHt For Salt Automotive For Sale Thank You FOR SALE: 1984 Chevy Impa­ la $3950. Call 945-3705. 32’ 1987 TRAVEL TRAILER, used three months, like new, air conditioning, awning, Lombards, Chief Noonday Rd., 795-9086 or 795-3252. CARD OF THANKS Carl H. Heise wishes to thank his children and everyone who assisted in celebrating his 95th birthday at Lutheran Village on Sunday, April 17 by attending the open house, sending greeting cards or telephoning. He is deep­ ly grateful. God bless you all. GARY’S ALTO BODY specializing in rust repair, 2375 S. Bedford Rd., 945-4556. Miscellaneous FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemoullt B.-'ss, Smallmouth Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Channel Catfish, Perch and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35th St., Gobles, Ml. 49055. Phone (616) 628-2056 days, (616) 624-6215 evenings. FOR SALE: Spinet-Console Piano Bargain. Wanted: Responsible party to take over low monthly payments on spinel piano. See locally. Call 800-327-3345 ext. 102. NEED NEW FURNITURE? HAVE GOOD CREDIT? VISIT BLANCO FURNITURE IN SHELBYVILLE, MAY 5, 6 & 7. THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY NOON TO 9PM, CLOSED WEDNESDAY. NO PAYMENTS, NO INTEREST FOR A FULL 12 MONTHS. THAT’S RIGHT NO PAYING UNTIL MAY 1989. MILLION DOLLAR INVEN­ TORY OF NAME BRAND QUALITY FURNITURE. BLANCO FURNITURE, SHELBYVILLE 672-5115. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank my friends and neighbors for their thoughfulness, prayers, cards and other acts of kindness shown to me at the time of the death of my sister, Bemiccc Tcxtcz. May God's blessings be with you. _____________ Birdena Lyttle CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank Dr. William Wagner, Dr. Gorman, nursing staff and others at 4 Tower Metropolitan Hospital for the care given our mother. Also, we wish to thank her friends for lhe many cards, flowers, donations to heart fund, prayers and food. Thanks to Reverend Jerry Drum­ SEEDLESS GRAPES, $5.98; mond, Reverend Bruce Stewart, Concord, $3.98; Niagara, $3.98; Charles Rodman and Roctman Kiwi plant, four for, $11.00; Funeral Chapel. Perennials, three in pack, $1.00; Family of Crystal Kcnnecm Barlow on M-43. Phone, Sharon Kcrmccn 948-8634. Mr. and Mrs. Russell (Patricia) Kcrmccn, Community \oticex Kellie Kcrmccn, Bob and Mike LAKE ODESSA ALUMNI Bird ASS. will meet May IS, 1988 at Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert (Bonnie) 4:00pm at Atoni Allen’s on Townsend, Jennifer Jordan Lake Hwy. The Alumni Carrie and Gilbert II Banquet for 1988 will be held at In Memonam the Lakewood High School on J une 25, dinner al 7:OOpm. Tick­ IN MEMORIAM HAPPY BIRTHDAY ets will be sold at lhe door far $8 In loving memory of Richard MOM each. For reservations call Hendershott, who passed away I LOVE YOU Yvonne (Klingman) Heidrick on May 3, 1987. IJNDA K. 374-8415. Reservations must be We can’t forget the happiness made by June 17, 1988. We are you brought into our lives lhe still looking for people who have way you tried to and brought out the list of graduates names & lhe best in everyone; always lots addresses for the yean of 1926, of hugs and smiles, laughter and 1927. 1940, 1949, 1959. goodwill. We can’t forget your enthu­ siasm for friendships and hard work and life, and the giant-size bravery and courage when life seemed threatened. We can’t forget because you Taking applications with experience left a loving impression on us in roofing-commercial & industrial that we sec in each other. We can’t forget because you types. Labor in construction work still live in our hearts. allowable. Must hove own transporta­ Deeply missed, Wife: Bonnie tion. Family & Friends PRESCHOOL PROGRAM has some openings in the summer sessions, 8:45-11:45 am Monday thru Friday for children ages 216-4 years and 4-6 yean. Half-day and full-day care also available. Call Learn ’N' Play Child Care Center for informa­ tion. 945-2533. Obituaries Dorothy Edmonds Robert E. Schroeder HASTINGS - Robert E. Schroeder, 66, of 2110 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings, passed away Monday, May 2, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Schroeder was bom on June 18,1921 in Wayne County, Michigan, the son of Arthur and Ester (Raebinder) Schroeder. He was raised in the Traverse City area and attended schools there, graduating' in 1940 from the Traverse City High School. He was a Veteran of WW2 serving in lhe U.S. Army. He came to Hastings in 1956 from Traverse City. He was married to Peggy L. Curtis on September 19, 1959. He was employed at lhe Viking Corporation for 27 years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of lhe Hastings Moose Lodge #628. Mr. Schroeder is survived by his wife, Peggy; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Dawn) Mikolajczyk of Hastings; two granddaughters, Amber Jo and Danielle Nicole; one half brother and one half sister of Traverse City. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 4 at lhe Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Robert Mayo officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. HASTINGS - Dorothy Edmonds, 67. of 7918 Bedford Rd., Hastings passed away Wednes­ day, May 4, 1988 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at lhe Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Viola M. Henry LAKE ODESSA - Viola M. Henry, 82, of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, April, 24, 1988 at the Thomappie Manor Mrs. Henry was born on May 6, 1905 in Peoria, ILL., the daughter of Harry and Goldie (Travis) Blake. She attended Illinois schools. She lived in Detroit moving to Lake Odessa in 1936. She married John Henry in June, 1924. She was employed at A.C. Spark Plug & Lake Odessa Canning Co. She was involved in cake decorating in Adult Education. She was a member of Merry Social Club, Jolly Dozen, a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star and past Noble Grand and a member of the Calvary United Bretheran Church. Mrs. Henry is survived by four sons, George of Santee, CA., James of Marshall, Harold and John both of Lake Odessa; two daughters, Margaret Wellette of Clarksville and Beverly Velte of Woodland; 18 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and one brother, Harry Blake. :Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 27, at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa, with Rev. George Speas officiating. Burial was at the Lakeside Cemetery. business Service* BUSINESS MACHINES SALES and SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES Lyle L Thomas Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Mj 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models INSURANCE SEWING MACHINE SERVICE: all makes and models, all work guaranteed, free estimates. Call Lyle Thomas at Advantage Business Machines 948-2073. 15 years experience. Pick up and delivery possible.__________________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 Help Wanted INSURANCE COVERAGE For youri.. Individual Health Group Health Retirement •Life Home Auto • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE ot 34S-3412 REALESTATE MILLER SINCE REAL ESTATE 1940 Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. PPALTOR & Mike Humphreys kcaliljk Associate Brokers Hastings (616) 945-518> CAR & TRUCK REPAIR a [ndrus^ k .(JtfHASTINGS^^k 1438 S. Hanovw St.. HMtlrvgt, Mich. 40098 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Servici Haun: Monday 8 to 8 Tueiday-Fnday 8 to 5 □ CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA B GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS CEIttAL MTMK ram Bmsm Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! AREA SUPERVISOR. TOP MONEY MAKING PARTY PLAN IS LOOKING FOR SHARP HOMEMAKERS TO BE SUPERVISORS. HIRE AND TRAIN PEOPLE AT HOME 5 MONTHS A YEAR. NO SELLING, NO INVEST­ MENT, FREE TRAINING. CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD. 1-800-234-2645. BABYSITTER NEEDED second shift, 40 houxs-4 days per week, 3 children. Long Lake Delton- Hastings area, non smoker, own transportation and references. 623-5857._______ HELP WANTED: Part-time bus driver, must have good driv­ ing record. Apply at Hastings MESC Office, 102 South Broad­ way, Hastings, Michigan (616)948-8087 EOE.________ “HIRING! Government jobs, your area. $15,000-$68.000. Call (602) 838-8885. ExL 3460. LIKE TO WORK CONSTRUCTION? We have several openings in new unit. Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, and elec­ tricians, no experience necessay. We pay you while you learn. Call (616)-731-5520 or if long distance 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard. TRUCK DRIVER 48 states, excellent annual earnings, with people oriented company, requires 3 years driving experi­ ence, E.O.E. M-F contact Fineline Freightways 435 E. Mill St., Hastings, Ml. 945-2771. WANTED: Home health aides for rcstitc care in Barry County. Please call 1-800-882-5005 for more information.__________ WANTED: LPN’s or RN’s for private duty in the Hastings area. Please call 1-800-882-5005 for mere information. Max, three sons, Roy (Bonnie) VanHouten, Lyle (Karen) VanHouten of Sunfield and Lee (LeeAnn) VanHouten of Tower, MI.; three daughters, Joan (Gerald) Deer of Cadillac, Joyce (Tom) Gates of Maylene, Alabama and Judy (Chuck) Shilton of Eagle; 15 grandchil­ dren; two great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Hany (Vera) Wells of Elkhart, Alabama; two sisters-in-law, Serena Goodenough of Vermontville and Mrs. Thomas (Vada) Rosher of Mason; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by one brother, Howard Goodenough in 1983. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4,1988 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Rev. Dick Cross and Rev. Duane Walter officiating. Burial was at the West Sebewa Cemeteiy. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the First Sebe­ wa Baptist Church. Malcolm (Mike) Stuart Phone — 795-7887 SERVICE DIRECTORY William H. McClure CLARKSVILLE - Malcolm (Mike) Stuart, 68, of Clarksville passed away Wednesday, April 27, 1988 at Blodgett Medical Center, Grand Rapids. Mr. Stuart was born on September 22,1919 in Clarksville, the son of Ensley and Mae (Hunter) Stuart. He attended Clarksville schools. He was married to Pauline Yeiter on March 10,1943 in Grand Rapids. He served in the US Army Air Force in 1942 to 1945. He was employed at Ivan Blough Service Station until 1971 and then became custodian for Lakew­ ood schools, retiring in 1986. He attended the Clarksville Bible Church. Mr. Stuart is survived by his wife, Pauline; one son, Dennis of Richmond, VA; one daught­ er, Diane Stuart of Lansing, two sisters, Esther Brooks and Natalie Seeling both of Clarksville; one brother Bruce Stuart of Lake Odessa and one grandson. Preceding him in death were two sisters, Alice Rudd and Margaret Rose. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 30 at the Clarksville Bible Church with Rev. Lany Pike and Arthur Ruder officiating. Burial was at the Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clarksville Bible Church or the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. HELP WANTED 1000 SUNBEDS TONING TABLES Sunal - WOLFF Tanning Beds, SlcndcrQuest Passive Exercisers. Call for FREE Color Catalogue. Save to 50%. 1-800-228-6292, PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888 Reva M. VanHouten LAKE ODESSA - Reva M. VanHouten, 69, of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, May 1, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. VanHouten was bom on September 24, 1918 in Orange Township, the daughter of Louie and Barbara Goodenough. She attended Travis Rural Schools and Lake Odessa High School. She was married to Max VanHouten on August 1, 1937 in Strugis. She was a member of lhe First Baptist Church of Sebcwa. Mrs. VanHouten is survived by her husband, Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray, shown with attorney James Fisher of the Barry County Bar Association, signs a proclamation designating Friday as Law Day and calling upon citizens, schools, business, clubs and the news media “to commemorate the role of law in our lives.” The purpose of Law Day is to reserve a special day of celebration by the American people in ap­ preciation of their liberties and to provide an occasion for rededication to the ideals of equality and justice under laws. In observance of Law Day, the county Bar Association will present its Liberty Bell Award to a noteworthy resident during an 11 a.m. ceremony Friday in circuit court. You always stand by me to the end. Thank you for being my best friend. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY We like people who ask “What’s in it for me?” Love ... Kim When you are accepted as a Sale Representative for the Mutual of Omaha Companies, there are plenty of oppor­ tunities to make good money. You can also earn bonuses and some first-class trips. But there’s more than money. For those men and women willing to be dedicated professionals, our proven sales system will help you develop long-term relationships and sene families, Individuals and businesses as they grow. Send your resume or call for a confidential interview. NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION FOR DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS BARRY AND ALLEGAN COUNTIES, MICHIGAN 1988 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION Clark J. Suchovsky D.0. TO QUALIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTORS: Mutual of Omaha PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual School Election or the School District will be held between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on 2959 Lucerne Dr. SE. K07 Grand Rapids. Ml 49506 (616) 942-9770 MlllUill MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1988 s'Oinaha.xL' Careers tor the 90's Kqiud Opportunity Cmnpuiin M‘F' The law prohibits the Inspectors of Election from receiving the vote of a person residing in a registration school district whose name is not registered as an elector in the City or Township in which such person resides. (Photo by White's Photography) Ci Funeral ser dees were held Thursday, April 28, 1988 at the Saranac Community Church with Rev. Stanley Hagemeyer officiating. Burial was at the Clarksville Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. Thank you for being there to lend an ear. You make me laugh, You dry my tears. At Mutual of Omaha ... 4-H Roger E Pepper CLARKSVILLE - Roger E. Pepper, 53, of Clarksville passed away Monday, April 25, 1988 at the Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Pepper was born on August £ 1934 in Ada, the son of Leo and Ethel (Boole) Pepper. He graduated from Saranac High School is 1952 and went on to attend Michigan State University for one year. He was married to Barbara Robson on October 23, 1954 in Saranac. He was employed at Keller Transfer in Grand Rapids for 18 years. Prior to his death at Ionia County Road Commission. He was a member of the Saranac Community Church and Morrisson Lake Golf Club. Mr. Pepper is survived by his wife, Barbara; three sons, Rodney of Woodland, Steven of Milwaukee, Wis. and Dennis ofClarksville;his mother, Ethel Pepper of Clarksville; two brothers, Leo and Terry Pepper, both of Clarks­ ville and five grandchildren. Mom Tomorrow is ‘Law Day’in Barry County YOUTH CLARKSVILLE - William H. McClure, 46, of Clarksville died Tuesday, April 26,1988 at his residence following a 14 month battle with cancer. Mr. McClure was bom on January 13,1941 in Elmdale, the son of Daniel and Lorna (Lott) McClure. He graduated from Lowell High School in 1960. He married Sharlene DeBoer on June 20, 1964. He was an avid racing fan and for many years he drove super modifieds at the Speedrome and later at the Marne area tracks. Mr. McClure was employed as an auto body repairman for Barnum and Tenny in Lansing for 18 years and for Auto Care Experts in Grand Rapids prior to his death. He was a member of Lowell Moose Lodge. Mr. McClure is survived by his wife, Sharlene; one son, John William and one daughter, Lelia Marie McClure, both at home; his mother, Lorna McClure of Elmdale; two brothers and sister-in-law, Reginald and Virgi­ nia McClure of Indiana and Gregory and Mari­ lyn McClure of Lowell; his mother and father­ in-law, Cornelius and Jessie DeBoer of Jeni­ son; two sisters-in-law, Darlene Attala and Mary Bobko, both of Grand Rapids and one brother-in-law, Bud DeBoer of Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel McClure in 1983. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 1988 at the Clarksville Bible Church with Rev. Greg Freed officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Elmdale Church Building Fund or the chairty of ones choice. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. S639.86 RICHER! Sue Cunningham. 7420 South Broadway, was a receni big winner in the “Who’s Minding the Store" contest on WBCH FM/AM Radio. She guessed JCPenney as the next Hastings More on the random tape and is shown in the above photo being handed her check by Ken Witkcr. JCPenney Manager and WBCH General Manager Ken Radani on hand for the presentation. Another big winner recently was Rich Furlong. 422 Reed Street. Nashsillc. who won a C.D. Player in the “Who's Minding the Store" contest. Another C.D Player is also to be given away by WBCH in June. For a chance to participate in the contest, listen to win. Just be the correct caller when the contest is aired, then guess from such participating businesses as Village Squire, Floral Designs, Miller's Carpet X Furniture, JCPenney. Welton's Heating and Cooling. Cuppon Quick Marts, T & M Tire. Music Center and McDonald's of Hastings, and Armour’s Touch of Country Ice Cream Store. Hastings Chrysler-Hymoulh-Dodge. Advertisement Paid for by WBCH ... Stereo 100 The last day on which a person may register to be eligible to vote in the Annual School Election is MONDAY, MAY 16, 1988 Registrations must be received not later than 5:00 p.m. on such date. If you are not now a registered voter, you may register with your Township Clerk. You may also register at any branch office of the Secretary of State, but such registration shall not be effective until the appropriate Clerk determines that the registrant is qualified. The purpose of lhe Annual School Election is to elect one or more registered and qualified electors of the School District as members of the Board of Education. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Dated: March 14, 1988 Sally A Mills, Secretary Board of Education �As progress continues in Hastings and Barry County. It is our privilege and responsibility of bringing together a selection of informational features as to the progress and accomplishments of of our "hometown" community. Admittedly, it represents only cross-section of the total in business, industry, tourism and agriculture. Countless other individuals and groups continue to add to the quality of life we all share...living today, planning for tomorrow and learning from yesterday. *§1988 Progress f SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL SECTION by... Hastings Banner Devoted to the Interests ofBarry County Since 1856 �Progress '88 Hastings has it! A promotion in which the entire community can become involved is lhe way a Hustings Chamber of Commerce of­ ficial describes the new theme: "Hastings Has It..." And the public will be see­ ing and hearing those words quite often as merchants get on the bandwagon and pro­ mote the pride they have in Hastings and what the town has to offer, says Jill Turner, executive director of the chamber. "We want everyone — clubs, businesses, services, schools, etc. — to use the theme and personalize it fto the various uses)." she said. “It will add a little zest to life to promote lhe pride we all have in our town, businesses, clubs, children and ourselves...and create a fun atmosphere for shopping.” The theme was developed by a sub-committee of the chamber’s retail division after Hastings merchants were delighted with the cohesive Christmas promotions, which included lhe Holley Trolley. Turner said. "So we thought it would he nice if we had a theme to carry out the rest of the year...something the whole community could get involved in." T-shirts and huttons spor­ ting the words. "Hastings has it" will soon be available for everyone to purchase through lhe chamber. The T-shirts will be navy with yellow lettering and he designed so that stores, ser­ vice organizations or schools, etc. can personalize them by adding their own logos or names. The buttons will have a yellow background with blue lettering. The chamber has targeted four events to focus pride in Hastings. The first is Memorial Day. May 30 when the chamber will encourage everyone to walk in the annual parade while wearing a BO SLEY fc^-PHFATlF.CY' SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS — 945-3429 South Jefferson Street SHOPPING GUIDE • • — Food-Drink Pharmacy Toys-Bikes County Seat Lounge Little Brown Jug Mexican Connexion Bosley Pharmacy True Value Television Hastings Radio-TV Service Shoe Repair Beebe's Shoe Repair Hastings Sweeper Shop Fred Hauser. DVM Sports Hair Care Sweepers Veterinarian Dick's Barber Shop Hair Care Center Outward Appearance Al & Pete’s True Value Hobbies Dugout Sports Cards Printing Photography Progressive Graphics Brand's Photography Electric Tires D.J. Electric T&M/Signs Tire Service Limousine Service Noteworthy Limo !y •— Page 2 Real Estate Barry County Real l.state DOWNTOWN HASTINGS "Hastings has it" T-shirt. The next event is the July 15-16 sidewalk sale and everyone will be encouraged to wear "Hastings has it" Tshirts and buttons during those days. For Fiberfest. set for Aug. 12-13. the chamber hopes people will wear their special T-shirts and buttons to show the 10.000 to 20.000 visitors that weekend how proud the citizens are of their city. And during SummerFest. Aug. 25-27. the chamber hopes the public and mer­ chants will continue to sport the "Hastings has it” theme. The chamber is in the pro­ cess of developing Pride Kits for merchants to boost usage of the theme. The kits will in­ clude a business poster which proclaims "Our goal is to pro­ vide you with caring, friend­ ly. courteous service by helpful people you can trust.” Members ot the retail sub­ committee who helped develop the "Hastings has it" promotion include Diane Flohr. Ken Radanl. Bill Dreyer. Judy Underwood. Jill Turner and Larry Seymour. Radio and print medias experience slight gains, status quo in ’87 business The radio and print medias in Hastings experienced cither slight revenue gains or re­ mained status quo in 1987, ac­ cording to the owners of both operations. WBCH-Radio Owner Ken Radant said national figures show locally-generated revenue was up 5.7 in the radio business last year with his station "ahead of that." Fredric Jacobs, secretary of J-Ad Graphics Corporation in charge of production, said revenues in that business, owner of six Barry and Calhoun County newspapers and shoppers, have remained constant. “We’ve not had the kind of increases we experienced in recent years." Jacobs said. Among other concerns ex­ perienced in the two media fields, both Jacobs and Radant said a declining advertising base in Hastings adversely af­ fected their businesses. To combat that decline, both JAd Graphics and WBCH have sought increased county-wide advertising in an attempt to keep a solid advertising base. "It wasn’t a growth year for us because the industry is changing so quickly, especial­ ly in a small town.” Jacobs said. He noted that fewer in­ dependent businesses in Hastings and decreasing advertising budgets have forc­ ed J-Ad Graphics to seek a wider range of advertising. That lack of advertising has forced The Reminder to drop from over 100 pages in the late 1970s to an average of 85 pages today. Radant agrees that his sta­ tion now seeks additional advertising from outlying areas. "1 definitely see the necessity for a broader base and a larger sales staff to beat the bushes in those areas,” Radant said. Because of the declining advertising trend, both WBCH and J-Ad Graphics have tried r.ew approaches in trying to attract advertisers as well as readers and listeners. For instance. WBCH has add­ ed "Oldy programming,” a Tuesday Trivia question, satellite programming and an increased emphasis on sports in an attempt to appeal to the market. Radanl said that the moves have apparently worked because of the station’s “quite a bit of growth" over the last five years. The ABC network affiliate’s signal now pushes out to a geographical audience encompassing more than 800,000 people. The changes, however, have not come without a price. "The general public is not aware of the music-licensing fees or the programming rights which are a part of our operating expenses." Radant said. "It’s costly." Jacobs said J-Ad Graphics is taking its own steps in for­ mal changes. For instance, the Middleville-Caledonia Sun and News has changed from a paid circulation of under 1.000 to a free circulation to over 8.000 homes weekly. The change was made to reach more readers while making a more marketable product to advertisers. Jacobs also noted the com­ pany's continuing philosophy of blending the several facits of the print media in the at­ tempt of producing a top­ notch product. “Our papers arc second to none in the whole state.” he said. "Our philosophy in graphics and news blend of hard and community news makes a great product for our readers." Jacobs sees a trend of retur­ ning to small-town shopping, which can only benefit the newspaper and radio businesses. He said the public is tiring of fighting the com­ motion while shopping in larger cities. "If small towns can main­ tain a reasonable retail base, they should be able to com­ pete on a level with large city competitors," Jacobs said. "If you have a weak downtown area for shopping, that goes hand-in-hand with selling advertising.” Jacobs said other factors have slowed the growth of newspapers nationwide. Such problems as the doubling cost of newsprint in the last 10 years, labor cost? including employee benefits, the single business tax and increased competition from other advertising-type mediums such as phone books, place mats or direct mail and postage increases. Still. Jacobs doesn't want to paint a bleak picture of the print media. He notes the cirContinued page 25 �Progress '88< Hastings Mutual continues rebound, plans expansion policyholders reserve fund by Barbara Gall rose from over 32 million to “So far. so good," said Hastings Mutual president over 35 million, also an in­ Charles Johnston of the com­ crease of 9 per cent. This year, the company has pany's progress in 1988. “We think we've ac­ set a goal to increase by 10 to 12 per cent the number of complished what we needed to do in overcoming those premiums written. To help reach this goal. Johnston said periods of negative results. We’ve corrected what needed the company is pursuing a moderately aggressive pro­ to be corrected." Johnston was referring to gram to train new agents. He Hasting Mutual's continued estimated that in excess of 25 success in recovering from people will be added to their some down years in the mid-1980s when “we lost money!" Falling interest rates and an unusual number of "weatherrelated events" in 1984-85 created hard times for proper­ ty and casualty insurance companies. Hastings Mutual and other companies have since adhered to stricter underwriting standards, been more cognizant of expenses, and increased their rates to 99 return to profitability. "We arc attempting to present corps of over 600 carry forward the lessons agents. learned from that time." said He emphasized that an in­ Johnston. crease in the number of 1 he company made modest policyholders does not increases last year, he said, necessarily mean an increase though it did not meet produc­ in rates for clients. Rate in­ tion goals "which probably creases that do occur, he said, were too ambitious." would reflect an increase in Johnston felt that a more the value of the property competitive market also kept itself. profit increases lower than the Another goal of the com­ company had anticipated. pany is to expand Hastings Mutual's facility at 404 Even so. a comparative financial statement shows the Woodlawn. The company company’s total admitted moved to the site in 1961. oc­ assets rose from over 99 cupying 24,000 square feet at that time. In 1981. a 30.000 million in 1986 to over 111 million in 198’’. an increase of square fcxii addition was built, but once again all departments almost 9 per cent. The Geograph­ ical expansion is in our future. are cramped for space. Johnston said, even the print shop and the mail room. He expects to appoint a building committee soon, and estimates actual construction might be underway in early 1989 The Woodlawn facility presently houses 232 employees, of whom 225 work full-time. As it expands, the company is constantly searching for ways to enhance productivity. Johnston said, particularly by taking advantage of the con­ stantly improving technology. Recently the company in­ stalled a new software system, the latest version of the pre­ sent operating system. Because it was put into opera­ tion during just one weekend. Johnston said his employees have had to adjust rapidly, especially in the claims pro­ cessing department. Discussing this situation brought up another change Johnston sees in the company and that is the change in the makeup of the work force itself. Clerical jobs are dwindling, he said, while jobs requiring technical skills arc increasing. “1 would be hard pressed to think of a job without some technical skills required." he said, "even in the mail room. And I see that trend escalating." To help employees adjust to these changes as well as become more knowledgeable about the insurance industry. Hastings Mutual participates in j continuing education pro­ gram for employees. Some at- Kim Belson (left), data entry clerk in Hastings Mutual's claims department, checks her work with Marjory Smith, supervisor in the department. Claims processing faced the biggest changes with the installation of the new software system. tend insurance-related college classes. Johnston said, while others attend classes offered at the company or work through individual programs offered through the Insurance Institute of America located .t Bryn Mawr. Pennsylvania. Johnston said the company is now in a better position to do more of its own employee training and development which means it is less depen­ dent on recruiting and hiring experienced personnel from other companies. He added that most entry-level positions require only a good general education, while college graduates hired by the com­ pany usually have majored in business with a specialty in insurance. Though more than 80 per­ cent of the company’s business comes from Michigan. Hastings Mutual also is active in Indiana and Ohio. The company is licens­ ed in Wisconsin, but plans to expand in the states presently served before moving into another state, Johnston said. “We’re particularly in­ terested in the Upper Penin­ sula right now," he said, but added, “geographical expan­ sion is in our future, however.” Serving the area for A over 56 years JCPenney opened in Hastings on Decembers, 1931 and has been serving the Hastings area now for over 56 years. The Hastings store has two floors of merchandise with fashions for the entire family and items for the home. The JCPenney Catalog, now over 22 years old, shows more than 100,000 items. They include every­ thing from shoes to diamonds. Ken Witker, store manager, says the local store has been remodeled, with the lowering of the ceiling, new carpet, new restroom and many other improvements. Merchandise, he said, will continue to be fashion­ ably updated and the store will maintain its image as the dominant department store in Hastings. Witker and the entire staff of associates invite you to come in and enjoy the friendly service and quality merchandise of JCPenney. JCPenney ...in DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �Progress '88 Pennock wraps up year of great change by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Ending a year of adjustments and cutbacks to cope with the changing health care environment, Pennock Hospital nevertheless is moving ahead in 1988 with new programs and facilities for the Barry County community. The past year has been one of major change - perhaps the most rapidly changing period in the Hastings hospital's history, said Director of Public Affairs Thomas Kaufman. "There probably have been more changes in the last year than there have been in any year since the hospital was founded,” he said. “We re making the transition to what we're going to be in five years." Because of the changing health care picture in inc United States, hospitals have had to make major changes to remain competitive - much like airlines and banks in recent years, Kaufman said. "We have to go head-to-head and compete a There probably have been more changes in the last year than there have been in any year since the hospital was founded. We're making the transition to what we've going to be in five year. - Thomas Kaufman Pennock Hospital Dir. of Public Affairs with hospitals in urban areas," Kaufman said, referring to facilities in Grand Rapids, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. Part of becoming more competitive has centered around developing a leaner operation, Kaufman said. "A lot of what we've done in the last year is downsizing to cut costs," he said. Included in the cutbacks were the elimination of the vice president for patient services and the head of medical records at Pennock. "We felt we were management top-heavy," Kaufman said. But most of lhe Technician Sandy Merrill operates an ultrasound device at Pennock Hospital. Although ultrasounds are commonly used as a diagnostic tool to examine pregnant women, an ultrasound is used in a variety of medical examinations. streamlining involved support services that have only an indirect impact on medical care, he said. Cutbacks in laundry operations, staffing, telephone systems and custodial services have allowed the hospital to devote more resources to developing medical facilities. Yet despite lhe cutbacks, Kaufman said Pennock is on a solid financial footing. "We're not going to close our doors," he said. "We're very sound." Some of the cutbacks have been the result of changes in hospital care in recent years, he said. Because of changes in medicine, more patients are being treated on an out-patieni basis and fewer patients are being admitted. "As technology advances, patients aren't hospitalized as much, and the patients we do have are sicker," he said. "Two yens ago, the average length of (patient) stay was 8.5 days. Now it's 4.1 days," Kaufman said. "We would need twice as many admissions to keep the beds full for a 92-bed hospital." And with a lower patient census - averaging 40 to 41 patients per day last year Pennock did not need the large support staff once required to run the hospital, Kaufman said. "For example we don't need 16 housekeepers if we only have 25 patients in the hospital," he said. But 1987 also brought many positive changes for the 64-year-old hospital Pennock received a very welcome Christmas present on Dec. 23 when the federal government changed Pennock's classification from a rural-area hospital to an urban hospital. The new classification ends a three-year dilemma during which Pennock received reduced reimbursements for patients Technican Floyd Hopewell (left) prepares a nuclear medicine study at Pennock Hospital's nuclear medicine facility. (Photos courtesy of Pennock Hospital). Page 4 level of reimbursement, a hospital had to be in a county with a population of 100,000, or it had to border a large county and have a significant percei’age of its population commute to that county to work. Because a great many Hastings area residents commute to work in Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo and elsewhere, Pennock just barely fell between the cracks, Kaufman said. "Basically in all areas, we See Pennock Page 22 99 served under Medicare. In 1984, Medicare introduced its prospective payment system, which established set reimbursement rates for various services covered under the program. Formerly, medical care facilities billed Medicare for whatever expenses were required to service the patient. The new system also classified hospitals as either urban-area or rural-area, giving urban-area hospitals a higher reimbursement than rural hospitals. Because Pennock Hospital was classified as a rural-area hospital, it wasn't eligible for the same level of Medicare reimbursements that hospitals in Grand Rapids and Battle Creek were entitled to, Kaufman said. "If Medicare and Medicaid pay us 50 percent of what it costs us (to treat a patient), we stili have to pay the same wages to our employees and the same costs," he said. To qualify for the higher Registered Nurse Sandy Cohoon checks equipment in Pennock Hospital's six-bed intensive care unit. Dr. Michael Flohr performs laser eye surgery on a patent a! Pennock Hospital. (Photos courtesy of Pennock Hospital). �PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green St., Hastings, Mi 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICES MODERN, SOPHISTICATED DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT CAPABILITIES DELIVERED BY CARING, HIGHLY TRAINED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (616) 945-3451 URGENT CARE * LESS EXPENSIVE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN MINOR INJURIES * TREATMENT THAT £AN’T WAIT FOR TOMORROW’S OFFICE HOURS * IMMEDIATE ACCESS.TO A MODERN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 7 PM - 7 AM * Weekends: Sat. 7 PM - Mon. 7 AM Personal. * Professional * Progressive -- - - ^OCK Pennock Hospital Health & Fitness Center 1009 West Green Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 » LIFE WELLNESS *ES3 BARRY BARRY COUNTY COUNTY’’S S MEDICALLY MEDICALLY MONITORED EXERCISE FACILITY Open to the Public! Programs Include... Fatburners Program Diabetic Exercise Program Senior Citizen Exercise Life Wellness Program EXERCISE SAFELY ON ... • Motorized Tread Mills • Nordic Trac Cross-Country Ski Machine Computerized Fitness Testing Cardio-Vascular Fitness Training Cardiac Rehabilitation Schwinn Airdyne Bikes Strengthening Machines Concept II Rowing Ergometer Ml Call 945-4333 or... 945-3451 FOR MORE INFORMATION ALL FOR ONLY... $025 PER VISIT Page 5 �Progress '88 J-Ad Graphics expands to meet market demands A nearly $1 million expan­ sion project has transformed J-Ad Graphics Inc. into a “state-of-the-art facility,” said the company's production manager. Frcdric Jacobs, secretary of J-Ad Graphics Inc. and head of production, said the project included the construction of an over 14.000-square foot building adjacent to the ex­ isting facility on North Broad­ way. Construction began last fall with over 40 employees moving into the structure in January. The building now houses the corporation's editorial, advertising, bookkeeping and layout departments. The former office space has been expanded and will now house J-Ad Graphic’s commercial printing division which in­ cludes its sheet-fed business and publication division. The J-Ad Graphics opera­ tion, which began in a diminutive office on South Jefferson, moved to Court Street in 1971, and remained there until 1979, is now con­ tained in a 27.000-square fool facility, the construction of which Jacobs calls imperative as well as impressive. Jacobs said the key to the JAd Graphics operation is diversification. The company produces six newspapers of its own as well as printing numerous newspapers. magazines, flyers, brochures and inserts for customers ranging from all over Michigan to the Indiana border. "We realized back in the 70s we weren’t going to get the kind of growth we desired unless we diversified,” Jacobs said. “That’s the road we decided to take and it’s proving to be successful." “We have so many pro­ ducts now that when one is down another picks it up." said Jacobs, who noted that *he building has additional space for still more an­ ticipated growth. “That’s why wc built the new building. We were out of room — people were on top of one another. If the growth was available, we knew we had to be ready to accomondate die need." Stephen C. Jacobs, vice president of J-Ad Graphics in charge of print production, agrees that the new printing area is a bonus to the company. "This combined division will give J-Ad Graphics more ficxability in production." he said. "Also, the savings will come in the area of cost con trol and expenses, it should also create a bcik* work at­ mosphere for all our employees. "We’ve been slowly J-Ad Graphics' new addition houses the editorial, advertising, telecommunications and accounting departments, totaling over 14,000 sq.ft. Landscaping work is curently underway on the north and front sides of the new facility. building the printing capacity over the years and added room in this area will help in­ crease that capacity." Melvin F. Jacobs, president and chairman of the board of J-Ad Graphics, agrees that the company’s ability to recognize the need for diver­ sification and to forge ahead with improvements has been a key to the growth. “We knew there was a need to do many things having to do with the printing business." he said. "Wc have the photography, the layout and the type-setting equip­ ment needed to handle these projects.” The senior Jacobs said his late wife Alice, longtime secretary of J-Ad Graphics, was a force behind the new addition. “This was a lifelong dream of hers, to sec the company grow to over 100 full anil part-time employees as well as 200-plus carriers." said r. Continued next pogo Explore Distant Horizons River Bend Travel ... Your “Full Service” Travel Agency Since 1974 Domestic and International Travel • Tours (Group or Individual) • Airline Reservations • Amtrak Reservations • Cruises • Commercial Accounts • Hotel Reservations • Car Rental Reservations • Passport Information • Travel Brochures • Personal Service 0201010101023253000248010000 Our thoroughly trained staff can handle all your travel needs. We are fully com­ puterized and specialize in all areas oftravel. There is no ex­ tra charge for our services. Carol and her staff (pictured with Julie Smith) of Floral Designs, offer customers a friendly, homey atmosphere. They can provide all your floral needs from weddings and At River Bend Travel ... YOU ARE SPECIAL births to Designs funerals of and Hastings everything offers in floral ience. WS4 Hastings 945-9852 Grand Rapids 891-8245 services including F.T.D. for your conven­ Larry and Dorothy Conklin, ownars 533 w State St in Hastings Floral between. complete 502 W. State Street. Hastings Hastings hasit... 945-5969 • We Deliver Monday thru Friday 6*30-5:30. Saturday 8:30-4:00 �J-Ad has more then doubled it’s space fo- ad composition and design, allowing for new modular work sialions. Isolating production of each project from another has increased efficiency, and better overall moral. Jjcobv She would have been very proud to see J-Ad Graphics as one ->f Barry County's major employers " JacoS said Alice was a ma tor booster or alt independent businesses-. 'She thought they •.’.ere the lifeblood cf small com­ munities.” he said ' ' ' ' . . . c president of J-A-l Graphic* ar»d publisher «f J-Ads Marshall-based publication, agrees that independent businesses arc critical to smalt communities /Having quirked with independent merchants it: Marshall f‘«r nearly 20 y I'-.e found it true that |<xJ stores mu-4 compere with the biggest names in the business. he said Their advertising must be fresh, r.-ajable anti convincing as veil as on tarset and productive ■ ‘ : : which rivals any commercial printing plant rn the state. m eluding mary dailies, has made n possible for J-Ad Graphics to hand'e an ever ■ncreasing workload He said f Ad Graphic's modern com purenzed technology has helped the efficiency level of all departments Added John Jacnbs. "We accomplish this (improved ef ficicncyt with -veil trained people rtate-nf-the-art equip meat to produce readable publications, and space to house both Thus our decisrot’ to expand the Hastings facflltv " • . . . . । . J.--. .'i<ghk •rr 'r’ri - rrlr ting business, ntt-acting and keeping customers critical to a company* survival. That, he <atd. o done through efficiency and production ability "We never want to fell anyone we don t have rhe room to take on their tnrsine’s. f.acobs raid. “The way competition is today, we don t want thrrf to happen. In this field there ate people out there who will handle the business if we don • We d rather he leaders than followers I think that is apparent in tl<e formal of rmr puMicaticn*’ fhtr operations | .....I ■_» •- t.»l|. in the future • ». Iw- I Ad Grophit*1 typesetting department, which has tripled in size, features «tr<|o ol the art equipment and includes over 100 different type styles and 24-hour, seven-days-a week on-line data-receiving capabilities. Hastings Has It... “Your Good Neighbor Pharmacy When Cinder Pharmacy advertises as “Your Good Neighbor Pharmacy”, we're saying a lot more than just a slogan. Being Your Good Neighbor means that we are backed by one of Michigan's largest pharmaceutical distributors. This gives us access to prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs and a variety of other products at the low prices you expect only from a large drug store chain. Cinder Pharmacy is also a center for Hallmark cards and gifts, Kodak cameras and film, cosmetics, candy, jewelry and much more. See Your Good Neighbor first when you shop! We have remodeled and modernized our main store and pharmacy to serve you better. Stop and visit your Good Neighbo- aharmacy and Gift Shoo in Downtown Hastings We have also expanded our store to Include a complete Hallmark Card & Gift Shop Cinder Pharmacy aim'd HALLMARK SHOP �Progress '88 J-Ad has more than doubled it’s space for ad composition and design, allowing for new modular work stations. Isolating production of each project from another has increased efficiency, and better overall moral. Jacobs. “She would have been very proud to see J-Ad Graphics as one of Barry County’s major employers.” Jacobs said Alice was a ma­ jor booster of all independent businesses. "She thought they were the lifeblood of small com­ munities," he said. John Jacobs, senior vice president of J-Ad Graphics and publisher of J-Ad’s Marshall-based publication, agrees that independent businesses arc critical to small communities. 2‘Having worked with local, independent merchants in Marshall for nearly 20 years. I’ve found it true that local stores must compete with the biggest names in the business," he said. "Their advertising must be fresh, readable and convincing as well as on target and productive." F r c d r i c Jacobs said sophisticated equipment which rivals any commercial printing plant in the state, in­ cluding many dailies, has made it possible for J-Ad Graphics to handle an ever­ increasing workload. He said J-Ad Graphic's modem com­ puterized technology has helped the efficiency level of all departments. Added John Jacobs, “Wc accomplish this (improved ef­ ficiency) with well-trained people, state-of-the-an equip­ ment to produce readable publications, and space to house both. Thus our decision to expand the Hastings facility.” Fredric Jacobs said in to­ day's highly-compctitive prin­ ting business, attracting and keeping customers is critical to a company’s survival. That, he said, is done through efficiency and production ability. “Wc never want to tell anyone we don’t have the room to take on their business," Jacobs said. "The way competition is today, we don’t want that to happen. In this Geld there arc people out there who will handle the business if we don’t." “We’d rather be leaders than followers. I think that is apparent in the format of our publications. Gur operations have been successful in the past and we fully intend to be in the future.' ’ J-Ad Graphics’ typesettii 3 department, which has tripled in size, features state-of-the-art equipment and includes over 100 different type styles and 24-hour, seven-days-a-week on-line data-receiving capabilities. • ;. Hastings Has It... “Your Good Neighbor Pharmacy” When Cinder Pharmacy advertises as “Your Good Neighbor Pharmacy" we’re saying a lot more than just a slogan. Being Your Good Neighbor means that we are backed by one of Michigan's largest pharmaceutical distributors. This gives us access to prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs and a variety of other products at the low prices you expect only from a large drug store chain. Cinder Pharmacy Is also a center for Hallmark cards and gifts, Kodak cameras and film, cosmetics, candy, jewelry and much more. See Your Good Neighbor first when you shop! We have remodeled and modernized our main store and pharmacy to serve you better. Stop and visit your Good Neighbor Pharmacy and Gift Shop in Downtown Hastings. We have also expanded our store to include a complete Hallmark Card & Gift Shop w Cinder Pharmacy and HALLMARK SHOP 110 W. State St., Hastings • 945-9551 Page 7 �Progress '88i Area financial institutions show growth in 1987 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk With new offices, branch offices, increased assets and expanded facilities, lop managers of Hastings-area financial institutions are bullish on Barry County. All four of the largest firms in Hastings showed growth in 1987, from total assets to savings deposits. Great Lakes Bancorp, Hastings City Bank, Hastings Savings and Loan, and National Bank of Hastings had fine years in 1987 and are expecting continued success in 1988, officials said. And for the consumer, officials predicted a good outlook for the careful investor. Though interest rates are exected to rise near lhe end of the year, the projected increase is not thought to be too great. Here's a look at how 1987 fared for local financial institutions, as well as their predictions for the coming months. Hastings Savings and Loan After decades of doing business, first as Hastings Savings and Loan and then as Hastings Savings and Loan Association, the 64-year-old financial institution has changed its name to Hastings Savings and Loan FA. At the board of director's annual meeting in January, the board voted to convert from a state-chartered to a federally-chartered in­ stitution. The difference? As far as customers are concerned, not a bit, said Richard Beduhn, president and chief executive officer. "Probably the big thing in the conversion was that it eliminated dual supervising agencies,” Beduhn said. In the future the savings and loan will be examined by federal authorities only, instead of by federal and state officials. "There was no sense in having two masters," he said. "It'll have no effect on business, it'll just be less costly. "As far as how we conduct business, there’ll be no changes," he said. "Policies we set before will continue to be followed." Overall 1987 was a good year for the Hastings-based institution, Beduhn said. "We had a 11 percent increase in total assets," he said. "A 6.3 percent increase in loan portfolios and a 10.4 percent increase in savings and deposits." Certainly one of the biggest changes for the savings and loan was the opening of the firm’s new office in Hastings on the corner of Michigan Avenue and State Street The third location for the savings and loan, Beduhn said the construction of the new office demonstrates the firm's committment to Hastings in general and to the Despite a projected rise in interest rates by the end of 1988, President and Chairman of the Board Robert Sherwood, of National Bank of Hastings, predicts a bright economic ’uture for the Hastings area as well as the state. The newly-opened offices of Hastings Savings and Loan feature safety deposit boxes - a first for the 64-year-old institution. With richly colored wood furniture and live green plants, the Savings and Loan office provides customers with a warm, friendly environment. With two new branches in Nashville (above) and Bellevue, Hastings City Bank showed strong gains in assets in 1987. Purchased from Comerica, the two new branch offices retained most of the staff formerly employed there. (Fronl) George and Hazel Brown; (second row) Kathy Brown. Jan Wilkins, Barb DeDeckor. Jackie lewis; (third row) Steve Pike. Nolan Gutchoss. David Roush, Bob Archambeau. Steve Cotant; (missing) Marlene Smith. We’re proud to be a part of this business community and pleased to offer you only the finest in floor, wall and window coverings ... Carpeting Bedspreads Hardwoods Draperies Countertops Ceramics Decorating Assistance Available Professional Installation 616-945-2479 HUNDREDS OF ROLLS IN STOCK! VINYL and CARPETING Page 8 VISAMASTERCARD । HOURS Men . Tues.. Wed.. Thurs. 9 to 5:30. Fri. 9 to 8; Sat 9 to 4 east end of State Street in particular. "We do think that our new building in this part of the downtown area will certainly enhance this part of the area," Beduhn said. "It gives the impression that Hastings Savings and Loan is an institution that's here to stay," he said. "We're committed to the community." Looking ahead to 1988, Beduhn said he expects the firm to continue growing at about the same rate. "We look for 1988 to be a particularly good year," he said. "In 1987 our planned growth target was 10 percent. We anticipate about the same type of growth," he said. As far as services go, Beduhn said Hastings Savings and Loan now has safely deposit boxes for the first time, thanks to its expanded new office. The institution is also now offering a Visa card that features the Hastings Savings and Loan name on the front And beginning the first week of May, Hastings Savings and Loan will be open for business on Saturdays - not just a drive-in, but he office itself. "We'll offer full services on Saturday mornings on a six-month trial b sis," he said, adding that Hastings Savings and Loan will be the only financial institution in town offering that service. For the economy as a whole, Beduhn said he expects interest rates to "creep up” to 9.5 to 10 percent, with home financing rates in lhe area to settle in the 10 to 11 percent range. "We look for state sales to pick up and interest rates to increase slightly," he said. "We don't expect interest rates to increase too much nationwide," he said. National Bank of Hastings Following closely on the heels of two record years of growth, National Bank of Hastings continued to show an increase in assets in 1987. “It was a good year," said Robert Sherwood, president and chairman of the board. "Earnings were flat. The assets of the bank showed a good increase as did the loan portfolio." "Both of those things speak well for the economy of lhe area," he said. Taken as a whole, Sherwood said National Bank experienced increased business in all areas of service the bank provides. "There was growth that was spread evenly in every Continued or. next page— �Progress '88\ Banks from Page 8 area of the bank," he said. "Deposits grew in all catagories.” For the current year, Sherwood said the outlook is for lhe bank to continue to grow. "This year, I would predict for lhe bank that we would enjoy increased growth and increased earnings," he said. "We offer all the services of a community bank with an emphasis on customer service." For the private investor, Sherwood said he, too, expects a rise in interest rates near lhe end of the year. "In my estimation, consumer interest rates are down from last year's level and should remain in that area for the next two quarters," he said. "Near the end of lhe year you could see a small increase in interest rates." Sherwood said he expects to see continued growth in lhe community in the coming year. "All in all, I think things look bright," he said. "I think lhe economy - and I’ve preached this for years - yes, 1 expect healthy growth in lhe area." He noted that downtown Hastings rarely has vacant stores, which is a good indication of the economic strength of the area. "We're glad to be in a community that's as progressive as Hastings is." he said, "h's a very short lime before there's a vacancy and it's filled up by another merchant. "While some guy may go broke or not make it, somebody else will see something worth doing in this town," Sherwood said. Great Lakes Bancorp For the casual passer-by, the most obvious change at Great Lakes Bancorp is the name. Formerly Great Lakes Federal Savings, the savings and loan changed its name last year to better reflect lhe services the expanding institution is offering its customers. "We changed from a savings and loan to what's called a federal savings bank," said Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager Patricia Woods. "We offer most of the services that a bank offers," she added. "About all we don't have is safety deposit boxes, but our branch was built loo small for that" Once upon a time, people only went to savings and loan associations to open savings accounts or take out loans. But Great Lakes Bancorp offers a full range of services from savings to checking to certificate of deposit accounts. "Wc weren't able to (offer them) for some lime," she said. “We strictly did home loans, savings and certificates of deposits." "We have a real strong checking account base now," she said. "We're really competitive now in terms of The only Magic Line automated teller machine in Hastings, Great Lakes Bancorp's ATM recorded a 67 percent increase in custome- use in 1987. Branch Manager Patricia Woods said a sizable percentage of customer use comes from people who don't have accounts with the recently renamed federal savings bank. fees and interests." Additionally, Bancorp has a wide variety of loans for consumer goods ranging from cars to boats and from motor homes to mortgages. "People often think of a bank as full-service, while they don't with a savings and loan," Woods said. "Everything is for convenience and the goal at Great Lakes is to provide more quality service." In looking back at 1987, Woods said the year was kind to the Hastings branch. "Great Lakes had a good year as a whole," she said, though higher interest rates led to fewer loan applications in 1987 than in 1986. Still, some of Great Lakes' loan programs were very popular with consumers last year, Woods said. The biweekly mortgage plan, which Great Lakes Bancorp first introduced, was very successful last year. Woods said. "That's been very popular - it's good for the customer and it's good for us." With the biweekly plan, borrowers make half payments every other week instead of once a month. Because that works out to the equivalent of 13 monthly payments a year, customers pay off their homes faster. A second popular mortgage has been the convertible adjustable rate mortgage, she said. In that plan, the rate is adjusted annually according to the changing interest rate of U.S. Treasury securities. "The rate fluctuates from year to year, but the advantage is the customer can convert to the fixed rate after the first year but before lhe fifth." "We’re expecting quite a few on these ARM this year," she said. Total transactions at Great Lakes were up 10 percent last year, Woods said. But the biggest jump came in transactions via the lhe firm's automated teller machine. Located on the front of Great Lakes' offices on West State Street, the teller's business increased 67 percent between December 1986 and December 1987. Because it's the only Magic Line terminal in town, Woods said, many customers who have accounts at other financial institutions use lhe ATM there. "It does get a lot of use by other banks," she said, adding that use has increased ever since the Michigan National Bank ATM was removed from its location near Little Caesar's. For 1988, Woods said Great Lakes' 57 Michigan offices may be merging with an Indiana banking firm. Great Lakes is currently applying to merge with nine branches of Security Savings of Indianapolis. "We don't know if it will be a merger or a division," she said. "It's still in the process." Hastings City Bank With the addition of two new branch offices in Nashville and Bellevue, 1987 was a good year for Hastings City Bank. The business generated by the new branch offices led to a significant increase in assets for the 100-plus year old institution. "We're just under SI00 million, about S99,304,000 for the year," said President Robert Picking. "In 1986 our assets were about S75 million, so we had a good year in the total asset growth of the bank." Purchasing the two offices from Comerica, retraining lhe staff and tying their operations into the rest of the financial institution was the biggest project for 1987, Picking said. Aside from business generated from the new branch offices, Picking said most of the bank's financial services showed marked gains last year. "We had a great deal of success with our home equity program," he said. "Mortgage, commercial and installment loans all grew in 1987." The self-proclaimed largest home-operated finanical institution in the county, Picking said deposits, checking and savings accounts all grew in total assets last year, with the biggest growth in new deposits. 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"It’s a business that will continue growing as long as there’s pets in the world.” said McKeough. the Hastings­ based district manager for Hartz of Michigan Corporation. McKeough started selling bird seed and other pct pro­ ducts out of his Hastings garage 33 years ago and has moved five times during those years, each time to a larger warehouse. The operation is currently brimming in his 121$ N. Broadway building, one he shares with "Hairstyles by Pat.” owned by his wife. McKeough now ha., dove to 51 sales people, warehouse employees, supervisors, drivers and detailers. he said. "We’re adding three addi­ tional route people effective April 4." said McKeough. ' ‘That means three more men and three more trucks." The addition of employees is lhe result of both an in­ crease in sales to the con­ sumer and an increase in businesses which carry Hartz products. McKeough said. "Our sales are increasing every year.” McKeough noted. "1 don’t think we’ve ever had a down year, h's been steadily increasing.” McKeough’s distributorship is corporate owned and sup­ plies its pet products or Carpet Magic rental program to every major supermarket chain in the lower peninsula including Detroit and Saulte Sic. Marie. "We’re in well over a thou-% sand stores throughout Michigan." McKeough said. He added another factor contributing to the company’s success is the continued in­ troduction of new products. Barbara Rouse prices boxes of pet food (above). Sandy Lopez works on the “pick line" at the Hartz Mountain distributorship in Hastings (below). Dieto Center The weight-loss professionals. A&db tic 'May... "Wc constantly have new items because you have to create interest in the future.” McKeough explained. He ad­ ded that Hartz is currently ex­ perimenting with other types of items for its product line but he was not at liberty to release information on the latest developments. "There are several hundred products on our food line now. Supermarkets carry or­ dinarily about 200 or 300. Supermarkets arc the bulk of our business." he said. McKeough noted that his centralized location has also been an important factor in the continued growth of the local distributorship. "When you’re located in Hastings, it’s a good market to comer but yet it's a small town." he said. "You know who you’re hiring pretty well. Being located in Hastings is very good for us." Living in Hastings was what McKeough felt would be the key to his success when he began distributing the pro­ ducts in July of 1955. "Living in Hastings was an asset for getting a foot in the door with Hartz." he said in a 1985 interview. He said that Hartz wanted a base in this area because of its close prox­ imity to Lansing. Kalamazoo. Battle Creek and Grand Rapids. "So the fact I lived in Has.’-ngs was a lucky stroke.” said the 1946 Hastings High School graduate. At the time he began, his friends and relatives were skeptical when he gave up a job at a local company to start selling the pct products out of his garage at 1022 S. Jeffer­ son St. When he started, he had 30 accounts to call on in the area. Now he has 1,100 accounts around the state. "When I was young. I had worked for Consumers and at the Bookcase and for my father and at Bliss for about a month. I had always wanted to get route work because I thought I’d like to work on my Call the Counselors who care! We’ll show you the way. ai LOSE 17 to 25 LBS. fillW IN fW 6 WEEKS! NO ONE OFFERS MORE ... 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When he heard about lhe opportunity to sell for Hartz Mountain, he said, ”1 had never heard ol Hartz Moun­ tain and didn’t know anything about it. My friends and I guess some of my relatives too thought 1 was crazy. But I guess I’ve had the last laugh.” During most of his years with Hartz, McKeough was associated with Rex Pederson of Chicago and their Hasting ibased operation was called Rex Sales Corp. "He had the Chicago ter­ ritory and I was associated with him from 1955-79 and then Hartz Mountain bought us out...Now I run the (Hastings-based) operation for them. 1 own the property, the building and warehouse. They own everything else.” When he first started in the business, he had small wire racks to display the products in stores. Today, displays in stores like Felpausch in Hastings feature a 16-foot long eye­ level fixture that blends in with regular shelving in the aisle. "Things have changed over the years. At first, when our product line was mainly bird seed and toys. I'd write a sim­ ple order on a pad. take the See Hartz page 18 Area financial institutions show growth Continued from page 9 "We’re really typical of a community bank in that we provide a full range of services,” he said. "Being in a small community, you have to provide a broad menu of services." Unlike the experience of many financial institutions, Picking said the stock market crash last Oct. 19 did not damage Hastings City Bank’s investments because the firm was not holding stocks or equities. "We lend our money to lhe community in the form of real estate loans, commercial loans and home loans to the community," he said, adding that funds not loaned locally are invested in government securities. "Oct. 19 did not effect this bank,” he said. ’’As a bank, we did not experience any loss. In fact, wc had some modest growth in that people were bringing money from their brokerage accounts into (certificate of deposits) and money-market accounts." Looking ahead to 1988, Picking said he anticipates the year will be kind to lhe area business community. "In 1987 we experienced reasonable economic growth in the community," he said. "We do see a similiar year for 1988, with a static business environment and minimal growth." He added he also expects Hastings City Bank to have a good year. "Nineteen eighty-seven was good and we believe 1988 will be reasonably good for us," he said, adding that the bank will spend lhe year consolidating its operations after opening the two new offices. Picking said he anticipates some rise in interest rales toward lhe end of the year and advises the average investor to be careful with credit. "The future is unsettled for the average person," he said. "You don’t know what the future will be, and that’s lhe time you have to mind the pennies and nickles. "I don’t mean to be pessimistic, but you have to be more aware of changing circumstances," he said. "I think it's a challenging lime right now," he said. 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WEST STATE AT BROADWAY MEMBER F.D.I.C AU. DEPOSITS INSURED UP to $100 000.00 '-a.j- • �Progress ‘88 — ——_—----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ________ .. Starting a business from the ground floor up: It’s no snap by Steve Vedder Jim Johnson isn’t knocking the Great American Dream. More like just tapping it loudly. Il's not as if Johnson, who along with wife Francis own The Country Pantry bulk food store in Hastings, is disen­ chanted with the self­ employed life. Far from it. He does, however, point out that owning one’s own business — and being successful in it — is a combination of acquired knowledge and the will­ ingness to roll up your sleeves and dig in. Johnson says lhe process of learning and putting that ac­ quired business sense to work is ever constant. “Oh veah. you're always learning.” Johnson says. “If you don’t leam something every week, something is wrong.” Putting that knowledge to work, sorting out the lessons from the mistakes, is the key to business success. “If you could do it all over again, it’d be a different road." he admits. The Country Pantry opened July 1 of last year and like any first-year operation, the store suffered growing pains. Johnson says. There are a number of crucial steps from the initial brainstorm of star­ ling a business to the grand opening. Among other problems, Johnson speaks of the initial investment. locating a store site, the decision of what to stock, finding an affordable supplier, keeping overhead down, (taxability on the pro­ duct line and developing healthy public relations with customers. Because not all of those decisions will turn out to be sound. Johnson believes it unrealistic to assume the ma­ jority of first-year businesses operate in the black. "Everyone says it takes two years and I don’t know if it should.’’ Johnson says of the profit margin. "But 1 can see the handwriting where it will take a while.” Still, if the majority of the decisions fall in the positive category, it is entirely possi­ ble to keep the creditors from wearing a path to the front door. "We’ve had a good first seven months, but that's part­ ly from meeting the customers' needs," Johnson says. "Money-wise, we’ve probably broke even, which is pretty good for this day and age." The idea of starting a business was formed out of necessity. After being laid off from his factory job. Johnson's search for employ­ ment turned into the notion of opening a bulk food store. "My wife and I thought it was a neat concept," Johnson says. "And we thought it would be a good idea to op^n one in Hastings." Because of a scries of for­ tunate financial occurcnccs. the Johnsons weren’t forced to borrow money for the store’s initial investment. They found a 2,000-square foot store in downtown Hastings, purchas­ ed $15,000 worth of equip­ ment. and began making deci­ sions on what items would be slocked. Currently the store features 500 bin items in­ cluding 150 types of candies. 100 spices, and 9<X> items of food in all. An abundance of space, which the Country Pantry has already nearly outgrown, and prime location of the store itself were crucial. Johnson says. "You almost have to be on the main street because the walk-by traffic is much bet­ ter." he says. To get a line on what bulk food stores should stock, the Johnsons talked to similar store owners and compiled a list of the best-selling items. But that avenue can be tricky. Johnson says, because what sells in, say. Grand Rapids might not sell in Hastings. Finding a supplier was the "hardest part” of getting the business started, says Johnson. The ideal supplier has comparable prices while being able to keep freight and delivery costs down. Bad advice from suppliers or wrong decisions by the Johnsons on what and how much to order can lead to a surplus of overhead, a leading problem of retailers. "if you order something from the catalog that looks good but doesn’t sell, you wind up cutting your price just to move it." Johnson says. The key. then, is to develop a "feel’’ for what the customer wants and supply that need. Jim Johnson, co-owner of The Country Pantry with wife Francis, says owing one’s own business has definite advantages, but along with those come headaches. “You have to visualize hav­ ing health and bulk products which will cater to all sectors of life." says Johnson. Even if a store owner finds a quality supplier and if the owner guesses right on pro­ duct lines, there are still hid­ den costs wh. *h can sabotage a first-year business. ’.’For ex­ ample, once in the store, the Johnsons decided to remodel all booths while the high cost of air conditioning was unanticipated. Also once the Johnsons moved into the store, they decided adding a bakery and sealing for their ice cream business were necessary im­ provements. Decisions on ad­ ding a cake decorating business and candy-making equipment were also pondered at the time of opening. Decisions such as those are all part of running a successful business. Johnson says. "It’s an observation of what people come in and look for.” he says. "You look al the availability of what Hastings needs. "Really, the customer pret­ ty much dictates what you should do." It is developing that rela­ tionship with the customer that Johnson places a high value on. "Developing traffic is a key to success,” he says. 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FURNITURE & CARPET STORE 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS PH. 945-2091 Page 13 �Progress '88; Chamber of Commerce has busy year in 1987 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk From directing small business seminars to fielding questions about local economic activity to designing brochures, the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce had a busy year in 1957. And with a healthy year of growth in 1987 and the prospect of continued business expansion on the horizon, the chamber is optimistic about the future. "The membership is 165-170, so we're up again a little bit," said Executive Director Jill Turner. "Our membership is basically just Hastings, although a lot of our activities are county-wide." Considering the overall business climate in Hastings, Turner said progress is slow but steady. "Compared to last year, we're about the same. We haven't lost any business. We've had two increases in the food market," she said, referring to Mills Landing and a Burger King, which is expected to be open later this year. Together with Radio Shack in downtown Hastings and Absolute Cleaning, there are a few more firms in town this year, she said. "We've probably increased by three or four this year," Turner said. “The only vacant space we have is the old (Hastings) Savings and Loan building." Perhaps the most exciting Executive Director Jill Turner (right) and Executive Secretary Ellie Pierce of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce look over materials for a new campaign to attract tourists to Barry County. The effort to bring more tourists into the county is just one of the chamber’s many programs that support business in the Hastings area. (Photo by Jeff Kaczmarczyk). news is the chamber is predicting an increase in business and population in Hastings in the not-so-distant future. "I forsee a lot more growth," Turner said. "All the projections tell us more and more people will be moving here." "I don't think it's going to go up in the next four or five years," she said. "But with all the growth coming down (M-)37, as the new plants go up, we're going to be getting more people moving this way." In the last year, the chamber has had an increasing number of inquiries from businesses interested in locating an office, plant or store in the Hastings area, Turner said. Though she couldn't say who the inquiries were from, Turner said several major chains have sought information from the chamber about the possibility of opening a branch in Hastings. "We've been getting a lot of inquiry from chain-type stores," she said. "That has increased a lot over the last year. And when they look, someone is going to come." Because of the increased inquiries, the chamber has published two brochures listing vital information about the area. Topics covered include demographics, local and county services, attractions, events, schools, major employers; in short, all the information that a prospective business owner would want to have before making a decision on opening a new office. Additionally, she said, the chamber has had an increase in inquiries from individuals about the quality of life in Hastings. "We have had an awful lot of inquiries from professional people looking to move into the area," she said, adding that Pennock Hospital and several of the local industries are currently recruiting professional employees. Turner said she doesn't forsee any heavy industries moving to the area. But she expects to see firms with a few employees or as many as 30 considering locating in Hastings. "I think we'll see a lot more light industry, small business growth, and residential growth," she said. Another major chamber activity has been working with the Barry County Tourism Council to bring more tourists - and tourist dollars - to the area. "We've started developing a lot of ads with the tourist council for magazines," Turner said. "We're going to put out a lot more literature this year. I think we put out 20,000 pieces last year, and we're going to try to put out even more this year." Though many tourist and special events are doing well on their own, the chamber is seeking to boost Barry County's share of tourist dollars in Michigan. With assistance from Michigan Bell, the chamber is working with the tourist council to survey the county to determine the range of facilities and services for tourists. "What it will do is give us a profile of Barry County from the tourist standpoint," Turner said. With that information the groups will be better able to determine how to maximize the county's tourism industry. "We're trying to make people realize that no matter what business they're in, tourism affects their business," she said. "It's like the number-three business statewide, but Barry Count)’ gets a very small portion." Aside from the Yankee Springs area, she said, Bany County has few tourists in comparison to other areas in the state. Though some 750,000 tourists came to the Gun Lake area last summer, few of the tourists come to Hastings to shop. Turner said. "For the most part, when they go shopping, they get on (US-) 131 and go to Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo," she said. "If we can get some of See Chamber page 16 West Michigan Associates • COMPLETE INSURANCE SERVICE • 0100010104060304080102000102020201020200 We started with 90 companies and 11 consigners and have grown to dealing with 300 companies and 62 midwest artisans. We are known for exceptional service, quality and selection at reasonable prices. 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THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROMOTES AREA BUSINESS BY — Encouraging local shopping through coordination of retail promotions, and assists Chamber members with coordinating their advertising with these promotions by publishing a yearly retail calendar of events. — Publishing and sale of business and manufacturers directories to encourage and promote local purchasing. — Promoting Hastings as a destination oriented and unified shopping area through use of cooperative advertising funds contributed by its members. THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SERVES THE COMMUNITY BY — Promoting tourism in Michigan and the Hastings area by publishing information on Hastings events in Michigan Travel Bureau Literature, and distribution of Travel Bureau Information in the Chamber office. — Actively working with other clubs and organisations to promote and assist them for the betterment of the Hastings community. — Keeping the community informed of business happenings in the Hastings Area through a monthly newsletter. — Working to actively encourage economic development in Hastings. — We are the County Office for the Small Business Administration and serve as a small business Counseling Center — Distributing maps of the community so that business can be easily located. — Actively participate in the quarterly Cost of Living Index. — Co-sponsor Vocational, Retail. Industrial seminars and High School Business Seminars. — Host and sponsor of several community activities. ||__ — Being the public relations department for the Hastings Business Community. ‘—L-j _ — A telephone “Crime Line" warning system for bad checks, and shoplifting. — Sponsoring events and festivals to bring people to Hastings. — Co-sponsor of the Barry County Tourist Council. Ph. (616) 945-2454 --------------------------------- •--------------------------------Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Roster AAA Auto Club Absolute Cleaning Service Advantage Business Machines American Enterprises American Roofing Co. Arris Matrix Art Meade Auto Sales Barlow Gardens Barry County Argricultural Society Barry County Lumber Barry County Roofing Barry County Transit Barry Intermediate Schools Blairs Pet & Garden Blankenstein Pontiac-Olds, GMC Bob’s Grill & Restaurant Boomtown Sound Shop Bosley Pharmacy Brand’s Photographic Center Brookside Motor Inn Brown’s Custom Interiors Bruce’s Water Conditioning Buehler Chiropractic Clinic Burg-Dof Pool Builders, Inc. Burkey’s Sales C&B Discount Cappon Oil Co. Cascade Home Improvement Century 21 - Czlnder Realty Charlton Park Village & Museum Cinder Pharmacy City Food & Beverage Coleman Agency Color Center Cone Zone Consumers Power Co. Cove Distributors Culiigan Water Conditioning D.J. Electric Dan’s Place Daniel R. Gole, D.D.S. Depot Law Offices Diet Center Doug’s Market Dr. Oscar Degoa. M.D. P.C. & Dr. Siamak Marzbani Edward D. Jones & Co. Electric Motor Service Elias Brothers Restaurant Farrellgas Fisher Big Wheel Flexfab, Inc. Floral Designes of Hastings Formula Real Estate Fred Hauser, DVM FuelGas - Division of EMRO G&R Felpausch Corp. Gary L. Moore Builders George “Buzz” Youngs Gilmore Jewelrv Great Lakes Bank Corp. Hastings Ambulance Service Hastings Bowl Hastings Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge Hastings City Bank Hastings Education Association Hastings Fitness Center Hastings Flower Shop Hastings House Hastings Manufacturing Co. Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic Hastings Press & Office Supply Hastings Sanitary Service Hastings Savings and Loan Hastings Wrecker Service Hodges Jewelry Humpty Dumpty Co-Op Preschool Institute for Post-Grad Education International Convention & Travel J-Ad Graphics J.C. Penney Jacobs Pharmacy Jefferson Street Square John Walker, P.C. Kevin’s Draperies & Shades Key Cleaning Service Larry Poll Realty Mar-ru, Inc. McDonald’s McKinney Poured Wall Michael McAlvey, M.D. Michigan Bell Telephone Co. Miller Real Estate Miller’s Carpet & Furniture Mode-O-Day Music Center National Bank of Hastings Nell’s Printing Newton Weil Service Noteworthy Limousines, Inc. Pages Pandora’s Box Parkview Motel Patten Monuments . __ v Pennock Hospital Personalized Computer Service Pizza Hut . Pope Washer Progressive Graphics Provincial House Rags to Riches Boutique Rainbow Environmental Services Rax Restaurant Ray A. Hughes Razor’s Edge Realty World - Ha use Ritsema Trailer Sales River Bend Travel Agency RiverBend Golf Course Robert King Robert Stanley Robert Vanderveen Sears Roebuck & Co. Siegel, Hudson, Gee & Fisher Smith’s Duraclean Service Stacey Garrison, D.D.S. Stack Insurance Agency Stefano’s Pizza Style Line Summit Steel Processing Corp. T&M Tire Service Tate’s Heating & Air Conditioning Test for Success The Country Pantry The County Seat Lounge The Mexican Connexion Restaurante The Village Squire Thornapple Manor Thornapple Valley Development Thornapple Valley Equipment Timber Trails Engergies, Inc. Tom’s Market Travl’N Dogs Triad CATV, Inc. True Value Hardware VIATEC Viking Corporation W.ildorff Furniture Walton & Bloom, O.D. WBCH AM/FM Welton’s, Inc. Whispering Waters Campground White’s Photography YMCA & Youth Council ' Thank you for your continued membership and support. Page 15 �Progress '88; Floral, gifts businesses keep up with changing markets by Kathleen Scott Owners of three gift shops in Hastings say customers from out of town help keep them busy, while owners and managers of three floral shops say changes in the flower industry keep their businesses moving. And each of the six shops has something unique that no one else in town carries, which helps bring customers in the door. "I think people in Hastings would be surprised at the number of people who come from out of town," says Judy Walldorff, co-owner who have come in on bus tours. "I think a lot of the people from out of town would just as well come here as go to the big city," says Wall­ dorff. "I think we have a healthy downtown." Flohr adds that she also hears a lot of local people say they don’t like to leave town to shop and appreciate being able to find what they need in Hastings. "I think competition is healthy," continues Flohr. "If we have more business in town, it keeps people happy and we don’t have the grand of The Cellar Corner. "What we’re doing is we’re literally getting people from out of town to come and spend the day in Hastings." Diane Flohr, owner of Hastings House, says she is strong supporter of Hast­ ings. Growing up in a large city, she thinks small towns like Hastings have a lot to offer. "I don’t think any town beats the service of Hastings. I think with small towns, the service basically gives us the cutting edge,-’ says Flohr, who will sometimes have 15 to 35 people in her store exodus you sometimes see." Barb Benner, owner of Pandora's Box gift shop since July 1987, says the number of gift shops for a town this size has forced the shops' operators to find special nooks. "It's difficult," she says of the competition. "I think each one has just kind of picked up on the things that sell for them." Her specialties are stained glass, bulk potpourri and painted sweatshirts and Tshirts which she designs and paints herself. Adds Walldorff: "I try not Hastings Savings & Loan is serving you better than ever before! Sandra Rogers says Hastings Flower Shop is currently the only floral shop in town that operates a year-round greenhouse. At HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN, people like you are our business. 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You can build a comfortable nest egg at Hastings Savings & Loan. □ MINI-MONEY MARKET ACCOUNTS .. .give you higher yields for higher investments, but still allow you easy access to your funds through over-the-counter or check writing privileges. Stop in today at HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN and ask for details of these and our many other services. You’ll find friendly people who can help you reach your dreams for today and tomorrow. Hastings Savings & Loan Page 16 “Moving into a new era ofpeople serving people.” 201 E. State Street, Hastings - 945-9561 - to get the same thing in that everybody else has. What we try to do is get new things." Benner, Flohr and Wall­ dorff all say they get a lot of summer business from peo­ ple who vacation on area lakes. All three gift shops carry merchandise with a country flavor. "I think there’s a lot more interest in country things now than ever before," says Benner. "One of the things I like about country is that you can be cluttered and still look great" Carole Barlow, co-owner of Barlow Gardens Florist, and Carol Nevins co-owner of Floral Designs of Hast­ ings, both agree that changes in the flower industry have kept them busy. In previous years, the two say floral shops catered mostly to weddings and fun­ erals. While those two events still generate a great deal of business for florists, an empahsis on "flowers for no occasion" have yielded a new type of floral business. Flowers are also being given out more for birthdays and anniversaries than before, says Barlow. "It's just heavy in different areas," she stales. Nevins stresses that floral shops are different than any other stores which might have sales to liquidate invenContinuad on next pog*— Hastings Chamber is busy Continued from Page 14 membership," Turner said. them to shop in Hastings, or "We also do a political update go to Charlton Park or lunch to keep them aware of here in town, it would legislative issues affecting increase everyone's business. business." "There's a lot of people "We've been encouraging coming through, and I want them to get involved. We're some of them coming to not telling them how to vote, Hasings," she said. but we’re encouraging them One plan that is now being to get involved." considered is to open a In addition, the chamber summer bus tour of the publishes numerous directories, from area county. The idea has been tried as a one-time event manufacturers to before, but the chamber professional services, and hopes to make it a regular from city services to area businesses. summer tourist feature. "We want to put it ' "People can call here together as a summer anytime if they have special venture, something we'll do needs, like students doing regularly," she said. "Maybe reports for school," Turner said. we'll visit a museum or visit Most of the chamber's some small shops, have lunch somewhere and travel current programs are continuing — from around the county." With an 18-member board organizing small business and numerous seminiars to networking the subcommittees, the Crime Line crime chamber's purpose is to information to organizing promote business in Hastings the SCORE volunteers. and to encourage people to In the SCORE program, shop in town. retired businessmen, The chamber is partially merchants and professional funded through dues paid by people with time on their member firms, but over 50 hands volunteer their percent of the chamber's services to help their money comes from younger colleagues with fund-raisins activities. problems connected with The chamber staff also their businesses. serves local businesses in But taken all together, the such areas as grant writing chamber's primary purpose and research. is to remind people - in the "We do a monthly words of the organization's newsletter to our slogan - "Hastings Has It" �Progress '38 tory. "Wc deal more in service than merchandise," says Nevins. "Wc have ■more perishable items." Nevins opened her shop two years ago after 14 years with another florist, and is happy with the response. "Business has been really good," she says. "We're proud of what we sell and we stand by what we sell." Barlow, in partnership with her husband Norman, and his mother, Norma, until her recent death, moved their shop downtown after fire destroyed their South Jefferson store and greenhouse in February 1987. For many years, says Barlow, there were three floral shop in town. Then there were only two, and now, with three again, she still believes th_re is enough business to satisfy everyone. "We're really pleased with what we're doing," Barlow says, adding that their walk-in business has incre­ ased since they moved, but their phone or call-in orders have not been quite as numerous. "If everyone is doing well, apparently there must be enough work for all of us." Sandra Rogers, manager of Hastings Flower Shop, believes there’s "barely" en­ ough business in town to keep all the shops going. So her shop, like the others, offers merchandise and services not available in other stores. I don’t think any town beats the service of Hastings. I think with small towns, the service basically gives us the cutting edge. — Diane Flohr Owner of Hastings House Her flower shop is the only business in town that rents out tuxedoes through a large formal wear rental company. To help round out their business to wedding parties, and for anniversar­ ies, birthdays and other special occasions, Hastings Flower Shop is associated with a limosine service. Rogers, who has been the manager there for about a year, says her shop is currently the only one with a year-round greenhouse. And through three nation­ al floral delivery services, flowers can be sent from her shop to just about anywhere in the United States, she says. "We can reach any place," she says, "including tiny, tiny towns. We just nevei have a problem, it’s quite a nice advantage.” Nevins and Flohr operate their respective flower and gift shops out of old, reno­ vated houses across the highway from each other on West State Street They both say the authentic "hominess" adds a special feel to their stores. "We just try to make them feel very comfortable when they come in. We try to make it really homey," says Nevins. Family heirlooms are used for display and decoration in her shop. Ornate wedding certificates, once belonging to her grandparents and great grandparents, hang in decorative frames in the consultation room where many weddings are planned. Barlow Gardens Flor­ ist is located at 109 W. State St., and owners Norman and Carole Barlow, plan to rebuild the greenhouse at 1505 S. Jefferson which burned in a February 1987 blaze. In the spring, their garden center opens at the West State Street store and features spring flowers and vegetables. Norman began in the business with his mother when he was 13, and he helped his mother with the business after school in their home. Barlows sells flowers, plants, silks, dried flowers, balloons and antique dishes and uses FTD as their wire service. They also carry a 7" craft line of ceramic and gift items made by local resi­ dents which are in the store on consignment. Carol Nevins, owner-op­ erator of Floral Designs of Hastings, opened her shop Sept. 2, 1986, after working several years in another flower shop. Her business is located at 502 W. State St., in an old house which she and her husband, Don, purchased and renova­ ted. One of Nevins' specialties is custom decorating for restaurants and businesses in town, especially during the Christmas holidays. She and her employees also do a lot of custom silk work. People will buy new furniture and bring in samples so coordi­ nated arrangements can be made, she says. Floral Designs also sells flowers, plants, dried flow­ ers, silks, baskets and a large assortment of balloons, and has wire service through FTD. Hastings Flower Shop, at 402 N. Michigan Ave., is owned by Linda Edwards of Some family heirloom furniture adds a homey touch to her shop, says Carol Nevins. Kentwood and managed by Sandra Rogers. Items avail­ able include flowers, silks, balloons, baskets and stuffed animals. Special merchandise and services include tuxedo ren­ tal through Bunny Formal Wear, limousine rental through Noteworthy Limo­ usines, and a variety of plants which can be purchased year-round in the store's greenhouse. Plants and flowers can be sent through three wire We’ve had a great year of sales growth and are looking forward to an even bigger year in 1988. 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According to a 1987 Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce survey of 150 peo­ ple. residents list new restaurants as one of the top five city needs along with shoe, clothing, furniture and hobby-craft stores. Forty six percent of the people surveyed indicated they left town when going out to eat. However, Hastings restaurant owners are divided on whether additional restaurants would survive in a city whose population numbers 6,500. Hastings cur­ rently has 20 food-serving establishments within the city limits, including the arrival of four new restaurants in the last two years. Some owners claim that Hastings can sustain its ex­ isting 20 restaurants. Those owners contend that, because of the heavy tourism trade in summer months and because people still budget for eating out, Hastings can support ex­ isting restaurants or even add others. On the other side of the coin, however, are the restaurant owners who say that as Hastings adds restaurants, their businesses slow down. Al Jarvis, owner-operator of the Hastings McDonald’s, doesn’t believe there is a saturation point when it comes to area restaurants. “1 don't think there is one."says Jarvis, who took over the Hastings McDonald’s in 1981. "If we go into a recession it’s going to make it tough. The marketplace, the customer, will then show a saturation point. “I don’t think there are too many restaurants here. I'm a firm believer in competition. Plus it’s healthy for the consumer." Gary Rizor, co-owner of The County Seat 'Lounge, You’d think more (restaurants) woujd bring more people out, but I don’t know. — Ron Kloosterman believes Hastings could stand another restaurant because the town looses potential diners to larger outlying cities. “We lose a lot to Grand Rapids and places,” says Rizor. “But our place pulls some in too. so it's a fair ex­ change. I think probably Hastings could support another fine dining place to keep people in town.” Rizor and Jarvis, however, arc aware that an excess of Hastings restaurants probably means one or more of the city’s existing restaurants is eventually going under. “It’ll close some people up eventually.” Jarvis says of restaurant growth. "There is only so much money available and some people won’t sur­ vive through it.” “There is a breaking point.” says Rizor. "But you also have to weigh people are still going to go out to eat. We get a lot of Grand Rapids peo­ ple because they want to get away from the rat race of the city." Not all owners agree with Rizor and Jarvis. Bob Ed­ wards. owner of Bob's Grill and Restaurant, says not only Celebrating 5 years of Serving you! V. FO 99 are there too many restaurants in town, but the number is at the point where each place is hurting the other. “I believe there is some of that," says Edwards. “I’ve been here six years and when a new place comes in. people always try it and it hurts everyone. '’There are enough restaurants in town based on the population in Barry Coun­ ty and Hastings. There is more than an ample number of restaurants. "You have a certain amount of people who eat out and the more places there are, the more likely they’ll cal only at one or two places.” Edwards agrees the pro­ blem could easily lead to some of the smaller restaurants closing their doors. “A couple of more restaurants would be disastrous to some people. Sooner or later somebody is going to go down,” he says. "It’s awful hard to predict the public. They like to try new places and then you lose some of your own customers." Ron Kloosterman of Kloosterman's Coop says con­ sumers only have so many dollars to spend on eating out. “You'd think more (restaurants) would bring more people out, but 1 don't know,” he says. "Hastings is starting to fill up. I don't want to sec the town stop growing, but I know we've felt the pinch.” The one thing owners do agree on is that the franchise restaurants in town — McDonald's. Rax, Pizza Hut and Little Caesar's — have a distinct advantage over locally owned establishments. “They get national attention and they have a lot of buying power,” adds Kloosterman of franchise restaurants. “I think they have a big edge. They have big backing and all the equipment." Bob Edwards of Bob’s Grill and Restau rant agrees with Kloosterman that franchises cut into the local onwers’ business. “Oh yeah, the franchises hurt the smaller, independents because they can advertise na­ tionally and have the bucks to do it,” says Edwards. Kloosterman agrees the smaller restaurants are feeling the pressure applied by the franchises. "We’re going all right, but we’re down from last year,” he notes. If there are already too many restaurants in Hastings, and if the franchises are carry­ ing an advantage, how then can the smaller restaurants compete? Edwards believes quality and developing a local following is a key to success “Clients will usually stick with you,” he says. “People are still paying the top dollar at some of the bigger places. For $5, you can enjoy everything at a smaller restaurant that a larger one offers.” There is no definitive answer as to the need or possi­ ble substraction of additional restaurants in Hastings. Hartz of Michigan growing in Hastings LUNCH • DINNER • COCKTAILS Banquet Facilities Available From page 10 order into the store (from his truck) and collect.” Now the selling and servic­ ing of accounts is much more sophisticated. A route employee punches an order into a hand-held “MSI" unit (that looks similar to a calculator). The unit is hook­ ed up to a telephone and the order is transmitted over the phone lines to New Jersey. A computer in McKeough’s of- Open for ... SUNDAY BRUNCH October thru Mother's Day For reservations call ... Downtown Hastings fice receives the orders, via New Jersey, and the orders arc fdled on a ‘’pick line” and readied for route personnel by workers in the Hastings warehouse. Invoices are generated by computer too. The route employees offer a full service operation, clean­ ing the Hartz store fixtures, ordering, pricing and ticketing. “The store never has to touch our items,” he said. SERVING BARRY, KENT and ALLEGAN COUNTIES 490 South Middleville Rd. (at the 37-43 point) AjlE Hastings. Ml 49058 O XOX Gnluijfj. ^JZwrZI. 891-9201 9809 Cherry Valley S.E. 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State St., Downtown Hastings FREE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE (615) 945-4284 Use our Convenient Court Street Entrance Our selection of VHS Movie Rentals includes all the. most popular movies. Page 19 �Progress '88 Delton Locomotive Works sees continued growth in 1988 by Steve Vcdder Step by step, as with the in­ tricate scale model trains and component parts the company manufactures. Delton Locomotive Works has pieced together a fledging business which has seen gross sales rocket over 600 percent in five years. And if things break as ex­ pected in 1988. the company may continue its ? meteroic ascent at almost the same stag­ gering peat. says the com­ pany’s executive vice president. Boh Schuster said Delton Locomotive Works began five years ago with two employees in a carriage house behind Schuster's home. Now the business, which did over $1 million in gross sales in 1987, features 45 full and part-time employees with addtional growth expected in the months ahead. “They tell me 1 am an eter­ nal optimist," Schuster said. “And I am very optimistic about our furture." The 7,200-square foot Delton-based facility was founded in 1983 and until 1985 manufactured limited production all-brass locomotives exclusively. Since 1985 the company has added a limited line of plasticmadc accessories including bridges, a waler tower and a Delton Depot model. In 1986 DLW began manufacturing production trains and compo­ nent parts in Noryl plastic. Schuster said one of the keys to DLW’s success was the conversion ..to plastic in cc w w They tell me I am an - eternal optimist and I am very optimistic about our future. — Bob Schuster Wes Thompson (left) and Sam Oliverio of Delton Locomotive Works piece together some of the firm's model trains. 1984. “We decided brass wasn't our long-term goal." Schuster said. "So, the decision was made for plastic injection parts." The first plastic was used in making trucks, couplers and particularly the hot-selling hopper cars in 1986. Schuster said the company anticipated 2.000 in sales orders and that number was filled within three weeks. Another 2.000 hopper cars were ordered and DLW sold them before the year was over. But success was only just beginning to strike the com­ pany. In 1987, DLW came up with a production tool to make box cars, California Fruit Line and Strohs cars. “They sold substantially better than expected too.” said Schuster. The same year a plastic caboose was developed by DLW, further enhancing the business’ sales. At the base of the skyrocketing sales is plastic. Schuster said. “Plastic can be produced and sold for much less per piece." he explained. Schuster points to some fan­ tastic figures since the S209.000 worth of gross sales Serving the Area for Over - 35 YEARS CHECK OUR MERCHANDISE • Diamonds • Emeralds • Sapphires • Rubies • Precious Stones • Pearls • Opals • Birthstones • Semi-Precious Stones • R. Johns Class Rings • Estate Jewelry • 14k Italian Cold • BLK Hills Gold • Sterling Silver Jewelry • Guranteed - Krementz - Speidal - Sweet - Cranberry Hill and Concept Jewelry • Howard Miller - Benchmark - Seiko Clocks • Silver - Pewter Gifts • Crystal Cake Tops • Precious Moments • Incolay • Family Plaques • Anni Gifts. s CHECK OUR SERVICES • Jewelry Repars • Gem Appraisals • Watch-Clock Repairs • Engraving • Remount Clinic while you wait • Ear Piercing Center • Scrap Gold purchased • Gem cleaning • Batteries installed • Ear­ ring Club • Gift Wrapping • Diamond Guarantee • Lay-A-Ways • Visa • M.C. • Deliveries • UPS Shipments • Welcome Wagon. in 1983. The company rapidly increased sales over the next four years to a record-high of $1,303,000 in 1987. Schuster is extremely op­ timistic that gross sales can continue on an upward spiral. Boosted by a Economic Development Block Grant which will serve as a sound financial base, and by the pro­ duction of three new cars, engines and starter sets, Schuster predicted new sales heights can conceiveably be set. “If we achieve those things, it can move us well over the S3 million mark in 1988," he said. “In the kind of space we're in. that's a major effort. “We’re learning as we go. There’s not anybody we can pull out of a larger company as we go. We have a lot of people here who are trainoriented that love what they do. “If you don’t have that, you’re missing an important ingredient." The $250,000 block grant, secured by the Hastings-Barry County Joint Economic Development Commission and by state Rep. Robert Bender, will be used for the manufacturing of a metal tool which makes injectionmolded plastic parts. The tooling will make it necessary for DLW to hire up to 23 more employees, most of whom will be employed in the plastic assembly step in the production of cars and engines. Schuster said the grant makes it more appealing for the company to remain in Barry County. Schuster said he has received at least two offers to move the company to cither Kalamazoo or Florida. "It's very important to us." Progress... '88 dream ... plan ... work ... accomplish ... 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"It’s a very helpful thing because we had either to go very slow or find a large money source somewhere. We were getting very worried before this went through.” Schuster said the combina­ tion of the grant and the addi­ tion of three new DLW items paints a rosy future. The com­ pany plans on producing a C16 locomotion engine which he hopes alone will up sales by 30 percent, a Sierra passenger car and a starter set. Schuster said with the grant, new cars, engines and starter sets. Delton Locomotive Works will likely set new sales records in 1988. A move by the company to an outstate location is not in the works, he said. “I'm not of the opinion that this local area is utopia," he said. “However, we’re here. The cost of living is low. There arc good people here and barring some unknown thing happening, we expect to be here.” NCUA �★ Quality Products ★ Friendly Service + Special Savings Each week Felpausch prepares a menu of savings in every department. 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But with the help of a heavy lobbying effort, the hospital was able to have its classification changed effective this October. "We are very fortunate to be reclassified, and we have to thank the community for that." he said, referring to all the local citizens who wrote letters and called their legislators for help. With as much as 40 percent of in-patients covered by Medicare, the new classification will translate to a big financial impact on the hospital's budget, Kaufman said. •Medicare will now reimburse us, as an urban area hospital, 21 percent more," he said. "Right now we're in a pretty good position to compete on a price basis, and that will help us in the long run," he said. In 1987 the hospital began using several new high-tech diagnostic devices that Kaufman said would help Pennock compete with hospitals in major metropolitan areas while serving the needs of the community Last year the hospital began operating a laboratory courier service that enables out-county doctors to perform tests in their own offices and have the samples shuttled to Pennock for evaluation. "Rather than having the patient see his doctor, have the doctor order the test, have the patient go to the hospital for the test and then go back to the doctor, now the patient only has to go to his own doctor's office," Kaufman said. In the same vein, Pennock began operating a mobile X-ray service in 1987. Similarly, instead of the patient going to the hospital, the hospital service comes to the patient. "Patients in nursing homes, it really benefits We're going to be placing a lot more emphasis on community education this year. If we can be thought of as a resource in the community, that’s what we want to be. — Thomas Kaufman __ Director of Public Affairs " them,” he said about the new service." Also in 1987 Pennock gained access to a mobil CT scan unit, which is used to aid in diagnosing trauma and other medical conditions. The unit, which is housed in a van and transfered back and Have you ever wondered who really cares about your financial security? We do, of course! 'J This bank has always cared about the financial security of all the people working, doing business or living in the area. The well being of the people in the area serviced by us dictates whether or not we have a successful bank. That’s why, we offer such a wide range of financial pro­ grams to assist in building your security. To make the most of your financial future, come in and talk to one of our INTERESTED bankers. You’ll soon discover how a good old-fashioned financial discussion can put your mind to rest regarding your financial security. ffitp Bunk safe and sound banking LENDER Page 22 forth among six hospitals, is available for Pennock physicians three ami a half days a week. "It has significantly decreased the transfering of patients," he said. "It's a given that we'll always transfer some out, but when wc can keep them here we will." The hospital has also recently put into use an echocardiograph machine to diagnose heart-related injuries. A variation of an ultrasound machine, the echocardiograph is a non-invasive device that uses high frequency waves to look at the damage to the heart. "We can check to see how much damage there is," Kaufman said. "We can detect very serious things before they ever happen. It can also help a physician determine how active a person can be." As part of the hospital's on-going education program, Pennock staff have been working in the past year with area emergency medical technicians to better prepare ambulance crews to treat * patients before they can be brought to the hospital. "We’re working closely with them on education," Kaufman said. "We benefit the community if they are better able to serve the needs." • As part of the 1987 downsizing, Pennock reorganized itself into two divisions, Pennock Foundation and Pennock Ventures. The foundation was set up as a non-profit organization to accept donations, gifts and bequests, and the Pennock Ventures is a for-profit operation that will allow the hospital to pursue new projects in health care. For example, last year Pennock Ventures opened up a retail pharmacy in Park Lake Center near Gun Lake. Called Gun Lake Pharmacy, the business is a retail pharmacy down to the last detail, with prescriptions, greeting cards, candy and cosmetics. "It's sort of a new venture for the hospital to get into," he said. "But by having a retail business we can sell to nursing homes and to people off the street" Looking ahead to 1988, Pennock hopes to recruit additional physicans for the hospital staff. But the going hasn't been easy, Kaufman said. Because of the cost of operating a medical facility in Michigan and the high cost of paying for malpractice insurance, physicians are reluctant to open a practice here. "It's the second highest liability state in the country," he said, adding that Pennock hopes to add specials s in internal medicine, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynecology, and ears, nose and throat in the coming year. Luckily for Pennock, the nation-wide nursing shortage has not proven to be a problem in this area. "I think we're really fortunate, we haven’t had the problem other places have," he said. "But we're very competitive, and we're paying competitive wages." Also during the coming year, Pennock hopes to do more with its Wellness Center, Kaufman said. Although the center was opened in 1986, it really didn't begin to take shape until last year," he said. Similiar to a health club in that people do exercises, Pennock's Wellness Center also incorporates in-depth medical examinations that are used to plan a program of exercise. "People when they get tired, they should go into things carefully,” Kaufman said. "We can evaluate them while they start to exercise, recommend exercises and get them into a program." Kaufman said The Viking Corporation already has a contract with the Wellness Center that allows Viking's employees to come use the facility at Viking's expense. "We're going to be placing more emphasis on community education this year," he said. "We have an awful lot of doctors, nurses and health care professionals in the area who have this knowledge. "If we can be thought of as a resource in the community, that's what we want to be." Another area of emphasis for 1988 wil.' be continued growth for Pennock's Sports Medicine Program. One purpose Of sports medicine is to train athletes to avoid injury, as well as help them recover quickly after an injury. “We have people at most of the (high school) games now," Kaufman said. "If someone gets injured, we have people who can work with them after an injury to help them get back much quicker." A year of great advances and of great changes: that's how Kaufman characterized 1987. "Things are changing so quickly that we have to be mindful of the changes in our business," he said. "All of the changes we're going through, positive and negative, have been to better position us to compete in the market." . , J • f . \ | j ‘ �we're Growing to meet your Auto and Truck Needs. Oldsmobile pohtucV HKSHJ. excitement OMC BLANKENSTEIN Pontiac • Oldsmobile • CMC Trucks Mike McKernan Our Professional Sales Staff make Car Buying Fun and Easy! - Service Manager - Makes sure your car is serviced right! Larry Reahm “We're proud to be growing with Barry County" BILL BLANKENSTEIN, President -MK- Bill Belson -Nw Or Hunger- BLANKENSTEIN Pontiac • Oldsmobile • CMC Trucks 328 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings • 948-8000 �Progress '88 Problems slow Pro Line in ’87, but off to fast start in ’88 Longstanding production problems continued to plague Proline in 1987, but the pro­ blems didn't keep the Hastings archcry company from continued modest growth, according to the firm’s general manager. Among other losses. Pro­ line General Manager Terry Ploot said his company failed to meet nearly 5,000 bow­ orders because of dragging production procedures. Ploot said that while the company usually moves into its second shift work in January, Proline didn't get into its second shift until April in 1987. "That was just too late.” Ploot said. "By the time wc got started it was too late to catch up. “There were just too many production problems. Wc lost quite a bit of sales.” Ploot said, however. Pro­ line has instituted several operational changes for 1988 which he believes will finally solve the company’s produc­ tion problems. Ploot said the company has consolidated some operations while reduc­ ing other lines. Proline has also hired a quality-control specialist and added a produc­ tion manager and three foremen whose functions arc split into three separate areas. Mini-computers have also been added to add in the com­ pany's overall production plan. "The main thrust we're try­ ing to make is to get our stock down, keep our units down.” Ploot said. Part of the production pro­ blems was the intigration of the MKM Marketing Line into Proline’s operation. Proline purchased the Wisconsin­ based tree-stand company with tnc idea of expanding on MKM’s name into other pro­ ducts. Ploot said the takeover Proline Production Plant Manager Dave Dilrio (left) oversees Ted Schofield as he drills holes in a bow handle. Friendly-Courteous* Experienced Service to ALL Customers ... We don’t expect to keep a 22 percent increase all year, but it s looking pretty good. — Terry Ploot didn't go as smoothly as he would have hoped. “There was a lot more to get started than wc thought,” he said. That philosophy is par­ ticularly evident in bow pro­ duction. Whereas Proline, a competitive participant in the archery business for the last 25 years, used to produce as many as 6,000 types of bows in terms of color, weight and draw strength, the company now only makes close to 600. The changes have apparent­ ly been successful. Ploot said deliveries are up 22 percent from a year ago during the first four months of 1988. Timing, he said, is critical in the bow production and delivery business. “We're trying to get things around before the big rush,” he said. “It’s a big difference from last year." Ploot said that while the in­ stituted changes in production have aided the company, several new products also have led Ploot to an optimistic view of 1988. Proline has ad­ ded a re-curved co. ipound bow, new sights, a scope mount on a cross bow, new wooden handles on compound bow s and an encrgy-cam bow to its stable of products. It is the compound bow, however, that continues to be Proline’s leading seller. Pro­ line manufactures eight com­ pound bow hunting models, four target compounds, a children's mode! as well as seven different sights. The company also offers catalogs in three languages — English. German and French. Ploot is expecting a highly successful year in 1988, Ploot said. “I expect 1988 to be one of our best years, maybe the best year.” he said. “We don’t expect to keep a 22 percent increase all year, but it’s looking pretty good. On-time delivery is our No. 1 project and there is a lot more planning now than in the past. It makes a difference.” Ploot said Proline has “kept its place” in the worldwide bow production market. Like many companies. Proline ex­ perienced tremendous sales increases in the early 1980s, but since 1984 those sales have leveled off due to several factors. The most significant of which may be increased competition. “There are a lot of bow manufacturers,” Ploot said. "Plus it has to do with our selling to dealers only.” Ploot said Proline has no plans to change its philosophy of selling its products to dealers only. He said Proline has gained a worldwide reputation for quality by sell­ ing its products strictly to dealers. “There’s still room for a company like that.” he said. “It's a dealer-loyalty business and that’s our niche in the market. "We can’t do everything for everybody and we don’t try.” That philosophy hasn’t af­ fected Pro Line's market, which continues to remain “relatively stable,” Ploot said. "I would say the market is mature. There isn't the growth there used to be because nothing revolutionary been manufactured.” he said. Proline’s leading market continues to be the United States. Export business con­ stitutes about 10-15 percent of Proline sales with Canada. Australia, France, Italy and West Germany the top markets. ^jerutce ...to the Community Since 1908 This is only one of the reasons to shop at Jacobs Pharmacy. The drug store opened in 1888 and has been a family owned business since 1947. The nine employ­ ees, including three Registered Pharmacists, Jerry Jacobs, Bob Shumway and Al Gysin, make shopping at Jacobs a pleasant experience. We accept all insurance programs and you car. use your Visa or MasterCard for your prescriptions. We are a fully computerized pharmacy to serve you better. We hope you enjoy shopping at Jacobs as much as we enjoy serving you. master- CARDS ACCEPTED "Where Personal Service is Always Available' SERVING BARRY COUNTY FOR OVER~100 YEARS . m Jacobs Pharmacy ES Page 24 126 E. State St., Hastings Phone 945-2466 The Coleman Agency handles anything from the smallest to the largest of insurance needs. They carry complete lines of Insurance for your life, home, business and car. Contact Jim, John, Dave, Marilyn, Tammy or Doreen for any in­ surance need that you may have EDlenian Agency of msiiws me 203 S. Michigan P.O. Box 338 Hastings, Michigan Phone 945-3412 The more than ONE company agent. Insurance lor tour lite Hone Business ana Car �Progress 88 Shopping for gifts, continued — Continued from page 17 hires for special orders. The as the oldest gift shop in local people, many of them town, starting out as a small retired individuals or young gift section within the mothers, are adept at sew­ furniture store in the early ing, woodwork, painting, 1970s and expanding when needlework, weaving, quilt­ Walldorffs bought out the ing and other folk art skills. Says Flohr: "These arti­ comer shop adjacent to the sans are so talented that, so store in 1975. Gifts and home decorating far, there hasn't been accessories which are conti­ anything they can't do." nually being updated and Barb Benner, owner of changed by co-owner Judy Walldorff include pottery, Pandora's Box, 123 W. tin ware, baskets, stuffed State St., says hers is the animals, pictures, collectible only shop in town that miniature buildings, a year- carries bulk potpourri and round Christmas shop and stained glass. A craftsperson who used to travel to craft other unique treats. Mike Lustey (right) and Proline Production Plant Manager Gave Dilno watch a bow in a bow press with assemble cable. T&M [SIGNS] COOD/FeAM Handcrafted merchandise fills Hastings House, -which currently has 62 Mid­ west consignees and carries goods from more than 300 U.S. companies at its 511 W. State St. location. Owner and operator Diane Flohr sells musicals, collect­ ibles, baskets, decorating ac­ cessories, children's items, stuffed animals, cards and local cookbooks. One room of the old boarding housetumed-store features 10,000 Christmas items. Flohr says her store is "full to the hilt, but it's interesting." She says she likes to make her displays different and unusual by using antique furniture, hay bales, crocks, tree *'ases and nail bins as just some of her backdrops and display pieces. Flohr has access to local crafts people whom she Radio and print medias continued from page 2 culation of all six J-Ad Graphic-publications remain solid. The Reminder stands at 26,000, The Hastings Banner at 5,000, The Maple Valley News 3,500. Battle Creek Shopper 45,000. Marshall Advisor 19,000 and The Mid­ dleville Sun and News 8.500. In an attempt to solve the print media's problems and other business in Michigan. Experience You Can Trust YEARS RVICE MGR. Kevin Rowland Loyal Boulter 27 YEARS MASTER MECHANIC 7YRS., BRAKE & EXHAUST MECHANIC "Full Service" tire dealer. Trust us ... we Care Mark Bonier Tune-Ups Complete Exhaust Systems Complete Brake Systems Front End Alignments Air Conditioning Batteries of All Types phone 945-9549 — HOURS — 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Hastings htisit... Joe Daniel 22 YEAR OWNER Barry County's only Jacobs said the fight will have to become political. “Business as a whole should become more forceful in its demands and desires of our state representatives and congressmen.” he said. “They should be made aware of the needs and problems small businesses have on the front lines so that legislators can help business and not con­ demn it." Business as a whole should become more forceful in its demands and desires of our state representatives and congressmen. Tim Bechler • Goodyear • Firestone • General • Michelin Autos • Light Trucks • Commercial & Farm shows before buying the store last July, Benner uses her artisitc ability and ex­ pertise to custom design and paint decorations oa Tshirts and sweatshirts, ano­ ther specialty'available in her shop. Benner sells the work of 22 area consignees, and creates a lot of gifts and decoration herself. She also sells candles, ribbon, specialty teas, leath­ er jewelry, country items, lamps, crocks, wooden pie­ ces, baskets, stuffed animals and dried flowers among other goodies. 6 YEARS CERTIFIED TUNEUP TECH. T&M [SIGNS] KM Page 25 �Progress 88 Trailer sales business started “by accident” by Kathleen Scott The Ritsema families of Hastings like to think they're in the business of selling fun. Bernie and Laura Ritsema, along with son, Rodney, and his wife, Wanda, own Ritsema Trailer Sales near the corner of M-43 and M-37 outside of Hastings. "Wc sell fun,' says Laura. "(Recreation vehicles) are not a necessity. We think (they're) a necessity - every­ body ought to have one." The four Ritsemas say they enjoy camping and travelling in RVs, but admit they don't have as much time for that type of recre­ ation as they used to. Ritsemas carry several lines of travel trailers, as well as mobile homes and pre-fabricated housing. They have sold, delivered and set up trailers all over the U.S. Their set-up often includes putting skirting, decks and screen rooms on the homes and trailers they deliver. Accessories from trailer hitches to new curtains can be purchased at the 400 S. Middleville Rd. business, and trailers can be repaired by Rodney. Bernie is the owner and chief salesman. Wanda is the office manager, Rodney works as service manager and Laura fills in as part­ time help. Laura and Rod­ ney both work at Hastings Manufacturing Co., and Bernie and Wanda work at Ritsema's full-time. Bernie says they got into the business "by accident" and it "just grew and grew and grew." Bernie, an over-the-road Rodney adjusts a part on one of the trailers as Bernie, Laura and Wanda look on. 66 Bernie shows some of the carpet, wallpaper and curtain designs available in the trailers. White’s Photography is pleased to announce that we are now in our final stages of renovation and would like to thank everyone for their patience during this time of remodeling and development. When the dust clears, an open house will be announced! We are concentrating on creating a first class photographic studio. Our goal is to offer “big city" quality with "small town" friendly service. Efficiency, service and personal care are key elements of our future. White’s Photography looks forward to making you look your very best! “Since 1965" 436 W. State, Hastings 945-3967 Page 26 Travelling is really a very relaxing way of life. You can relax and take everything with you. — Laura Ritsema truck driver uefore they got into the business, says he had always wanted a Cabriolet truck, what he calls "the ultimate" in a custom-built truck. So, over Labor Day weekend in 1983, he and Laura and his brother and sister-in-law went to a Cab­ riolet factory in Indiana to buy one. But the factory wouldn't sell. The people there con­ tended that the trucks must be purchased through a dealer, relates Bernie. After a brief discussion, they went back to the dealer and asked what they had to do to become dealers. They then became Cabriolet dealers and drove two tru­ cks home. "We figured we'd just sell one and keep one," explains Bernie. "We figured that if we could sell haul vehicles, we could sell trailers. So we went to Louisville, Ken., and picked up a couple lines and began to sell from the backyard." That backyard was at 4777 Chief Noonday Rd., where the business operated and grew until they moved to the present location. Last spring, Ritsemas stopped selling the custombuilt trucks and began sell­ ing manufactured housing (double-wide and single­ wide trailers and mobile homes), says Bernie. The Cabriolets, he expl­ ains "are more expensive and don't sell well in this area. We still sell them on order, but don't stock them." The switch to the manufactured home busi­ ness was a good one, he says. "It went really well last year. I expect a bigger year this year in manufactured housing," says Bernie. Used mobile homes can also be bought as permanent Wanda is the office manager. homes through a broker they employ. The Ritsemas have kind of a corner on the RV and manufactured housing mar­ ket in this area; the nearest competition is in Grand Rapids and Batle Creek. Most of their customers are from outside of Barry County. "The first year, we never sold anything to anybody from Hastings, and we didn't know why," says Bernie. "But after that year, they came around. I didn't know if they were just waiting to see if we’d stick around or what." Ritsemas have had cust­ omers from as far away as Traverse City, Ann Arbor, Pinckney, Illinois and Tennessee. People in this area buy a lot of single-wide trailers the kind that are often permanently set up in parks. Rodney says business is steady up until Christmas, and then picks up again about the first of March. He says they had one spell when they sold one trailer every day for three weeks. "But it works both ways," says Bernie. Bernie's brother in Holland is also in the trailer business. The Hastings Rits­ emas started in RVs and moved to m bile homes. Bernie's brother started in mobile homes and moved into RVs. Bernie and Laura have five children, all of whom have taken part in the busi­ ness along the way. "We've always had a trailer and we've always enjoyed camping," says Bernie. "We really enjoy RVs - the camping, the travelling and everything," adds Laura. "Travelling is really a very relaxing way of life. You can relax and take every­ thing with you." Rod says his favorite past time is sitting around a campfire. Now they camp in the trailers they have at their business. Sometimes, Laura has chosen a unit for camping in, but before they could leave in it, it has been bought, says Wanda. Laura says people who camp are a special breed. "Most people who camp are nice people, they're helpful," she says. About 99 percent of their customers become friends, she says. "We’ve met an awful lot of nice people," Laura says. "I think that's what makes the business so intersting is that we can get so involved," with the people. She says they received letters and thank-you cards from customers, and in some cases, even know the names of ’heir customers' dogs. �WEST MICHIGAN’S ... BEST ADVERTISING BUY!! *aJ J Graphics 1952 N. Broadway P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 7U 18 1952 North Broadway — P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 645-9554 DEADLINE FRIDAY at 5:00 P.M. Prior to Tuesday Publication TOTAL AUDITED DISTRIBUTION 25,590 CIRCULATION AREA jSl 215 W. Michigan Ave. - P.O. Box 111 Marshall. Michigan 49068 (616) 781-5444 or 781-3174 DEADLINE MONDAY at 5.-00 P.M. Published Every Wednesday TOTAL AUDITED 4 T 4 DiSTINBUnOM .... Ji f y IfcV CIRCULATION AREA —— ■ cw. 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Many, however, might not realize that Bliss presses are used to manufacture ranges and refrigerators, electronic equipment, circular saw blades, aluminum cake pans and meat tins as well as to pro­ duce cans which hold canned fruits and vegetables and for “two-piece cans” used as containers for a popular soft drink and a leading brand of beer. And company growth is on Looking over plans for Bliss products are T.E. Marquardt, vice president of Marketing and Sales; and Carol Rogers, head of personnel. GENERAL INSTRUMENT Richard Zeigler Automation Simplified was one of the first companies in Michigan to enter the Satellite reception field and now has over 300 of our own in­ stallations, and service a large number of other systems. Kathie Zeigler Al Quay Pat Quay We carry a wide range of quality satellite equipment. Also a new line of regular TV antennas, rotors, control centers, extra links, VCR’s and much, much more. We’ve had significant growth over the last couple of years. We’ve doubled our sales volume that we had three years ago. •• J — T.E. Marquardt 7 7 the upswing. to go with us and give us a Plans and efforts that were chance to show what we can put into motion several years build that way. So it's a ago are starting to pay off for changing pattern all the time. E.W. Bliss. “Most of the things we are The Hastings company has doing have been developed a good backlog of orders and over the last two years as is headed for a solid year, said directions that wc felt wc T.E. Marquardt, vice presi­ wanted to go. dent of marketing and sales. "Wc do not intend to be "We've had significant captive to total automotive ac­ growth over the last couple of tivities.” he said. years.” Marquardt said. "We’ve tried to broaden “We've doubled our sales our base so that we don’t have volume that wc had three those high peaks and valleys years ago... It allows us to do a that we've had in the past. It lot of things we couldn't do also reflects the same attitudes three years ago. that we’ve had with our “Wc had some very serious employment. It’s been a very things to straighten out after stable record. We've tried to the Gulf and Western (former do things that will smooth it so company owners) departure. that wc don't have high peaks The new owners (of the and way down with big private company) have been layoffs and stabilize our labor extremely good and have force. backed us.” he said. "We’ve tried to spread our The company is seeing a talents as broadly as we can growth pattern develop in all and yet not strap us so wc can't support anjihing. It's a areas. "Things we startec in 1986, challenge ail the way,” Mar­ such as the cupper, (have quardt said. started to materialize), Mar­ “The working attitude has quardt noted. been good. Support from the The cupping press is for the folks is great. That's probably food packaging industry's the most thing,” be said of the canned equipment companies. company’s 225 employees. He explains that “This goes Rebuilding presses has back to the container industry started to flower as an addi­ that Bliss was in quite a few tional company activity, he years ago and which has been said. flat for probably three to four As a result the company has years. Wc now have an entry added additional equipment into some of the newest such as a large in-house crane technology with this cupping that the plant didn’t have in machine and this is our first that area. and it is an Original Equip­ “We’ve built a new ment Manufacturer agree­ assembly pit necessary for ment. so if that flowers there rebuilding of large presses will be more of those. which we’re doing along with "Actually the cupper was the assembly of large presses developed eight to nine years (such as the eccentric geared ago when the actual engineer­ press). These were things that ing. the R (research) and D several years ago we weren’t (development) work was done doing at all. So we’ve tried to on it. Then due to the flatness spread ourselves out, expand of the industry, it was never our talents and really give us sold,” Marquardt said. all an opportunity for a “Due to some intensive ef­ broader base to grow on here. forts by several of our people That’s the intent of the cor­ over the last couple of years, poration,*' Marquardt why wc were able to get that continued. up and the customer is ready Rebuilding of presses for companies is a facet of business that is increasing as Bliss' technology and exper­ tise increase and as customers become aware of the com­ pany's capabilities. “And we have the autonomy in that (rebuilding) department to do whatever the customer demands. So instead of being tied up into a normal manufacturing cue, they can do whatever is necessary out­ side of that — go out and pro­ cure parts, fix the machine, get materials. It’s a different way of operating a business. It's kind of gangbusters when it comes to repairing equip­ ment.” he said. Il never has been Bliss' forte to be a direct automotive supplier to the Big 3 automakers. Marquardt said the com­ pany has done a lot of service work for the Big 3 and ser­ vices parts. Most of Bliss's activity in that area has been jvith sub-suppliers in Grand Rapid who build parts for the automotive manufacturers so he said "regardless of how we look at most of these things, automotive does kind of set the pace for an awful lot of heavy metal producing ac­ tivities. It’s not direct automotive production but it’s all lied in somewhere along the way." In one of the non­ automotive areas. Bliss is building a large hydraulic piess which involves a new and higher technology for a major company. That customer is going to use the press for controlled forging operations for electrical com­ ponents in a new plant in a southern state. What Marquardt calls “tin foil presses” are also being built at Bliss. “These arc machines that take the tin foil and produce the cooking pans that you use to cook turkeys, pics...all sorts of containers that are for household and commercial Continued on next page— Stop in and visit our facilities and get an actual “hands on” in­ troduction to satellite TV. Our of­ fice is open six days a week for your convenience. Our staff would be pleased to help you get the maximum TV channels and reception. Bryan Varney AUTOMATION SIMPLIFIED 2396 S.' Bedford Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 • 945-3517 Page 28 Manufacture and assemby of large presses is the cornerstone of the solid year the company expects in 1988. �Progress '88 Continued from previous page — food distribution. are into those markets as a "We’ve supplied two of separate entry, Marquardt those (tin foil presses) and wc said. have the third one on the way. Bliss has some new machine We have six more in the off­ models it plans to introduce ing for an offshore company later this year. that’s just getting into that He called that move "an type of activity, h's upgrading of our line and something different (for us) allows us to participate in from automotive and it’s for some other categories that we consumer usage,” he said. weren’t in the past. So we’re Ironically. Marquardt looking forward to that to help notes, that Bliss has had a lot us enhance our position also. of offshore competition in the "I think 1988 is going to be “press business but that the a solid year. Competition is local company is experiencing extremely heavy. Everything "a little turnaround and they wc get is a battle. So there’s (offshore companies) are now no. what I call a, shoe-in, no coming to us and asking us to free rides. It's been very very build certain things for them difficult meeting with all the because of the dollar cnmpctiton head-to-head. disparity. "Things that were done "It puts us in a much dif­ here a few years ago have ferent position. So we'll pro­ helped us participate. If it bably wind up doing sub­ were not for that we would not contract work for some of our be very successful in the offshore competitors. There area a lot of different business opportunities developing that way.”. Bliss' potential market is worldwide. The company is currently building a press that is destined for Argentina at the end of the month. Another will be delivered to England in May. "It’s a world market. As the currency relations change, it opens doors that have been closed for quite a few years. It’s a much broader base than we’ve had in the past. So it’s more of an entry into a world market than we’ve had in the last few years. "‘We've had divisions that were overseas before that covered most of those and those have all been separated from the Gulf and Western operation and are not part of E.W. Bliss anymore. So wc business. With the overhead that we had here (in the past), we’d never be able to compete. ""That's one of the things that's going through the entire machine tool industry — ex­ pensive overheads arc pro­ hibiting their (some U.S. companies’) competition with offshore companies and most of them arc having to re­ position themselves or they are going to die. That’s all there is to it. Call it a life and death struggle if you want, it’s about as basic as that. "That’s why we’re trying to expand our bases, improve our repair business, look for other niches where we can fit in very nicely. So far. we’ve been verv successful,” Mar­ quardt said "If the economy holds, we’ll get a little stronger." Rebuilding presses is onjncreasing part of Bliss' business. Individual Courteous Service... is what our customers receive Make your next trip as worry free as it can be by calling ICS Travel first. We provide a wide range of services to help make your planning as smooth as silk, all at no additional cost to you. Left to Right: Suzi Horn, Debbie McGinley, Susie Kuzava; back: Gerri Kuzava. 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Court SI., Hastings 945-5110 �Progress 'SSi Dedicated work force is key at family-owned plant by Shelly Sulser •‘Aggressive personalities” have been the driving force behind the success of Hastings Fiber Glass Products, and President and General Manager Larry Baum hopes that trait will carry on for years to come. "One reason 1 think we’re growing is because we’ve got many talented people.” said Baum, whose father-in-law Earl L. McMullin is the founder and owner of the utili­ ty line maintenance tool manufacturer. ”1 think with her (my wife’s) dad, her brother, myself and (son) David — we’ve all been very aggressive type personalities — when wc set our mind to do something, wc really go after it." Located at 770 Cook Rd.. Hastings Fiber Glass has ex­ perienced continued growth throughout its 29-ycar ex­ istence. traveling the spec­ trum nearly from end to end in the number of sales and profits. McMullin formed the com­ pany in 1959 after having been sent to Michigan from San Diego. Calif, nine years earlier. His mission was to start a factory for Orchard In­ dustries of Detroit, a fishing pole manufacturer. “I operated it as chief engineer and plant manager," McMullin recalled. "I left in 1959 to start Hastings Fiber Glass. I’d been in manufactur­ ing most all my life and the electric power industry was using mostly wood handles on tools to manipulate energized wires. Wood was not the most desired material because it held moisture and it could cause a wire to short and possibly endanger the lives of the workers." Fiber Glass is an ideal material for such work David, Earlene and Larry Baum of Hastings Fiber Glass work together with key management employees to strive to make the company number one in sales of the hot line maintenance tools. None of us ever had the faintest idea it would be the success it has been. — Earlene Baum because it docs not draw moisture, it is not conductive and it holds its shape, McMullin said. "I had been producing it with the fishing pole industry with a telescoping effect,” he said. "I figured ‘if one of these was long enough or strong enough, it could be us­ ed by utility businesses."’ Alas was bom the “hot stick,” a telescoping, fiberglass pole for utility com­ panies to use when maintain­ ing their lines. McMullin rented a small building across the street from the present facility to manufacture the product, enlisting family members to work in production and bookkeeping. "The first year, 1 worked for no pay,” recalled McMullin’s daughter and Baum’s wife, Earlene. who was 13 when her parents, Earl and Virginia, moved to Hastings in 1950. "He had the concept and idea for a great market and we all had visions of whai the possibilities were. Il took time to get the message out on a very low budget but we’ve been well paid since." "Our first order was for six hot sticks.” said Baum who joined the firm three years after his 1956 marriage to Earlene and after serving in the military. ”1 would cut the pattern for a while, then I’d wrap it. put it in the oven and go back to cutting patterns. What my lifetime ambition was for a sales goal in a year — now wc do that in a month.” He noted in those days. 2.500 yards of fiberglass lasted about three to four months, while the company now uses 1,000 yards every day. “None of us ever had the faintest idea it would be the success it has been,” said Earlene. "That’s a real tribute to the management." said Baum. "Each person is dedicated en­ tirely to the corporation. We’ve brought it to a plateau, then the next one...In a few years 1’11 get out and David can take it to hopefully expec­ tations I never dreamed of." David joined the company three years ago as special pro­ jects manager, working for vice president of administra­ 59 tion, James Neper, and con­ tinues to gain momentum in every aspect of the operation. He recently completed lineman’s training to obtain a better grasp of how the com­ pany’s maintenance tools are used. Larry and Earlene’s daugther, Karen Humphries, is a new addition to the opera­ tion. assisting her mother with the financial matters. Another child, Kevin, is a student at Purdue working on his masters in engineering. “I’m pretty pleased with the progress." said McMullin who is now retired, but re­ mains chairman of the board with the controlling interest in the company. "We’ve taken it all the way from one or two items to a whole line. We’ve bought one of our larger com­ petitors and several small ones." McMullin’s son, Earl W. McMullin, was in high school when the company began and had been president and general manager of Hastings Fiber Glass for three years when he died in an airplane crash in 1980. At that time. Continued page 34 IRax is NOW serving Breakfast Monday - Saturday 6 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Sunday 7 a.m. -10:30 a.m. • One egg — over easy or scrambled. Choice of bacon, sausage or ham and toast. EDEE rl\EE 911 W. State St. ... in Hastings 99* COFFEE REFILLS ■Rax I FAST FOOD WITH STYLE19 | Hot sticks made at Hastings Fiber Glass are among a full line of line maintenance tools used by utility companies. Here, Mike Smith of Smith House Movers of Hastings uses a Hastings Fiber Glass tool to raise a wire during the move of the Lake Odessa train depot recently. �Latex ?-OOR pAT10 finish M„„u We can fill HOUSE COMR CENTER PAINT AND IALLPAPER Featuring: Vou." *’ house wonted Aquaql'1 or choose from over 200 WNNPW* books • Benjamin Moore paints • wallpaper • Art Supplies • Painting Equipment • Curtain Rods • Custom Order Blinds custom Cut Window Shades • Rug Doctor Carpet Cleaner Rental 221 West Mill Street (Next to the Post Office) Hastings, Ml 49058 OPEN: Monday thru Thursday 8-5 Friday 8-7; Saturday 8-Noon Page 31 �Progress '88 R.E. Henry Trucking plans to put emphasis on recycling by Jean Gallup Willard Lawrence, Jim Cot­ ter, Tom Stebbins, Don Taffec. These are all names Bob Henry uses to explain how he started in business and grew to where he is today. Henry was having a hard time making a living hauling waste paper in Battle Creek, he said. When he had an opportunity to buy a truck from two men who wanted to sell, he offered them their price if he could also have three accounts they had for picking up waste paper in Hastings. He did buy the truck, and the accounts — Felpausch Food Center, Ben Franklin (former fivt and dime store) and Goodrich's Hardware store — came with the deal. While talking to L-awrencc al Felpaush's one day, Henry mentioned he would need more accounts in Hastings to stay in business. Lawrence took him to Hastings Manufacturing, and introduced him to Don Taffce, who gave him that factory's waste hauling business. That was his start, and over the years business with other firms helped him to grow and expand. During those first years in Hastings, many of the men gave him financial help and advice on how to run a business, and at one time. Cotter paved the way for Henry to secure his first loan from Hastings City Bank. As Henry tells it, he was seeking a three month ad­ vance from each of his business accounts to amass funds to expand his business. The first person he ap­ proached was Cotter at Hastings Aluminum. “Jim said over and over 'that's not the way to do it, that’s not the way to do it.’’ Henry said. He told Henry the thing to do was go to Hastings City Bank and gel a loan, so he would have money enough to make his expansion and carry on his business too. Henry said he knew he would never get a loan, but he told Cotter he would go to the bank and ask for the loan, but then be would be back to ask Cotter again for the advance. “Just go to the bank, ask for Tom Stebbins, and tell him you want a loan,*' Cotter said. Henry parked in the parking lot of the bank, walked to the door, and when he reached for the door to open it, it came open and a nun was blocking his way, saying “Are you Bob Henry?” Henry said he was and tried to walk around him. The man then said “If you are Bob Henry, do you want some money?.’’ Henry could not believe his ears. When the man asked him again if he wanted some money, Henry managed to say yes, he would like to borrow money. So. Stebbins and Henry stood in the hallway of the bank with Stebbins making out a check to Henry for the amount he needed. With the check in his hand which would make his business larger and more secure, Henry walked back into the parking lot in a daze and could not remember where he parked his own car, he said. He said when he found his car, he got into it and, drove around town for several minutes before he could really believe itwhat had just happened. Henry said people like Ken Kensington at Hastings Rein­ forced Plastics, George Hamady of Viking, and Doug DeCamp and Willard Pierce from Flcxfab along with the men who gave him his first accounts, arc the people responsible for any success he has had. “You run into some bad people in life, but you can be a winner because you have met a Don Talc. Jim Cotter or a Bud Wolfe,” Henry said. In 1977, Henry located a piece of property at 2275 Mc­ Cann Road in Irving Township and purchased the first 10 acres of a 72-acre parcel of land. The original land he pur­ chased had a small building already on it. and he built an addition for storage and maintenance, he said. By 1983 his business had expar tied and Henry owned the entire 72-acrcs and had completed construction of a Continued page 34 Bob Henry makes a minor adjustment to a saw which is cutting a shaft into managable size for sole as scrap. The finished bale pushes the one ahead of it to make a row of cardboard and paper bales. 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Grove St. (M-43) 607 N. Broadway DELTON FREEPORT HASTINGS PHONE PHONE 765-8511 PHONE 623-S11S 945-9425 Booth Agency, Inc. 497 Arlington MIDDLEVILLE PHONE 795-3302 4 4 Schondelmayer Insurance ==^ Gordon Ironside Agency Stack , Inc. Hecker Agency Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. 128 W. Mill St. 225 W. Main HASTINGS HASTINGS NASHVILLE PHONE PHONE PHONE PHONE 945-9568 852-9680 945-3412 145 W. State St. 203 S. Michigan 945 Homeowners Farmowners Automobile Businessowners Boats HASTINGS • Recreational Vehicles • Mobile Homes • Workers’ Compensation S^nce, H Hastings Mutual Insurance Company MP Hastings, Michigan . 49058 /j �Progress 88 Dedicated work force is key at family-owned plant Continued from page 30 Larry was the sales manager and vice president. He replac­ ed Earl as president a year later. Both Larry and Earlene at­ tended Hastings High School where they met. Earlene. for a lack of girls athletics, she said, was cheerleader while Larry was on the football team. Larry was also a hurdler al Hastings High and still holds the school record in low hurdles. Their son David is the only student athlete to close in equalling the record. Earlene was on the homecoming court in school and both attended college but neither completed a degree. “Our biggest education really has been in this com­ pany - by growing up in it,” said Earlene. “From the start in 1959. we’ve been with the operation from the beginning. We’ve been through all phases of it. Manufacturing, marketing, product development — wc have our own patents with the company name. " said Larry. “Wc were fortunate enough to be in it right from the very beginning. And one key that makes us very successful is, usually a founder starts out and he gels to the point when he doesn't want to grow. That is not true with this company. As we grew, we added ex­ perienced personnel and he became less active, and we continue to bring in top management people in our industry.” Larry credits a new ex­ ecutive group — "the best people in the industry" — gathered from around the country, along with a number of other key personnel hired in recent years with massive growth that has taken place in the company in the last 10 years. Today. Hastings Fiber Glass sells virtually every tool utility companies need to maintain service to their customers, from complete tool trailers to any single piece of line maintenance equip­ ment. Baum is quick to com­ mend his more than 75 employees for the company’s success, calling them “family.”. ”1 think what’s contributed to our massive growth is get­ ting good people and giving them responsibility.” said Baum. “We’ve had just a tremendously loyal work force and management. Our janitor is as close to me as my personnel manager and direc­ tor of marketing. My office is never closed and my phone calls arc not screened. In research and development, engineering, sales, marketing - the whole workforce - it’s almost impossible to put together the quality of person­ nel that we have.” “Most of them arc like family rather than employees, they’ve been here so long,” noted Earlene. “My philosophy is. even though taxes and costs of do­ ing business are higher (in Michigan), we’ve still got a good workforce to draw from that’s dependable and that you can train.’’ Larry added. “That’s the reason I prefer doing business in Michigan.” Although Hastings Fiber Glass has acquired assets of several competitors, the com­ pany is still among five in the United States making the same types of products. “And we’re still number two in sales but we will be the biggest supplier of hot line tools,’’ Larry said. “We doubled in sales in 1985 and if wc could acquire a couple more key individuals in management, we will be number one. We won’t settle for anything less.” Originally from Detroit, Larry is the son of the late Laurence and Ethel Baum. His father was a native of Hastings and worked for Packard Motor Car Co. He returned to Hastings with his family after World War II and worked for E.W. Bliss. Larry’s father collected cars, and now Larry has quite a few in his collection. David and Kevin each have several cars as well. “People never succeed because they do one thing right,” Larry has observed through the years. “They suc­ ceed because they do many things right.” R.E. Henry Trucking, continued Continued from page 32 18.400-square-foot building to completely contain his operation. Also, during that time, Henry and his friend Walter Miller, were building an in­ dustrial baler capable of mak­ ing bales from paper, card­ board and light metal. Besides working on the baler, Henry was constructing boxes to haul refuse and custom building his own trucks, he said. His trucks were all custom built until 1985 when he bought one to handle an ac­ count with General Motors in Kalamazoo. Henry now has seven peo­ ple on the payroll and trash boxes anti compactors located in Burry, Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties. Plans for the future of the business place heavy em­ phasis on recycling paper and cardboard and the cosmetic appearance of the facility. Henry is now in the process of disposing of all the metal salvage, and with the addition of a decorative fence surroun­ ding the yard area of the business, will put future un­ sightly salvage in back of the fence. A wide area circling the building will be paved, and the driveway for heavy trucks will be moved to avoid shar­ ing the space being set aside for public use, he said. There will be visitor park­ ing, grassy areas around both the warehouse and the office, and shrubs and flowers around the office building, he continued. A two-way drive will be in­ stalled with the flow of traffic designed so the public can drive into a clean, paved area, drop off material to be recycl­ ed. and continue their trip i :k out to McCann Road, all :he time on paved surfaces. Henry said the area in the front of the warehouse will be paved out to the treeline, with a band of grass going from there to the road in front of the business. All of the progress made so far, is what makes the future possible. Henry said.” You have to make sure the horse is first and the carriage last.” The business is now at the point where the major ex­ penses such as heavy equip­ ment. balers, trucks and com­ pactors are taken care of, leaving the firm to move in the direction of the future, which is recycling, he said. The unit of measurement the Michigan Department of Natural Resources uses to me.sun.- wasu: it tandfill. .1 Page 34 yardage. Of the waste generated that used to go to the landfills. 50 percent is now being recycled by the business, said Charlene Kellcr.sccretary of the firm. State Senator Dick Posthumus has recognized the problem waste paper is caus­ ing in the state of Michigan. In a recent column publish­ ed in area newspapers. Posthumus said paper is everywhere. Most of us don’t think about paper once it has been thrown away, he said. The solid waste manage­ ment dilemma is reaching crisis proportions, and the time has come to find solu­ tions that do more than just look good on paper, he continued. A bill introduced to the Legislature in February could help diminish the paper pro­ blem and help deal with our entire solid waste manage ment crisis, he said. * The bill would set up a pro­ gram to recycle waste paper from all State of Michigan of­ fices and mandate state use of rccylced paper whenever possible, he added. The hope is that, inspired by the state’s example businesses and private households will be encourag­ ed to participate in similar paper recycling programs, he concluded. Henry and his staff have seen for some time that there would be a need for large scale recycling, and he has prepared for it. in his move away from large metal scrap, Henry cuts 3 large box into several smaller parts for easier hand- completed bale comes out of the baler under the watchful eye of Cecil who wofk, |n ,he worehouM. "This business would be lost without her,” says Bob Henry of his secretary and office manager Charlene Keller. �Central Auto Parts Doing Business for 28 Years in Middleville, Caledonia and now it HASTINGS! Today many different types of business carry auto parts — we feel we have the QUALITY and availability matched by none. NO JOB IS TOO SMALL OR TOO LARGE Stop in and see our newly remodeled store featuring GENUINE NABAJ AUTO PARTS 122 N. Jefferson, Hastings 945-3421 • Multi-Million $ Warehouse Backup • Parts Delivered 3 Times a Day to Each Outlet • National Computerization CUSTOMER SERVICE is our MAIN CONCERN i �Progress '88 FFA project turns into big business for Woodland man by Kathleen Scott An FFA project begun in high school by Regan Chase has turned into a lucrative mink farming business for that Coats Grove Road resident. Chase, 23, began raising mink the summer before his sophomore year of high school. He worked with his father on the family dairy farm at 5681 Coats Grove Rd., but because of the failing economy in the dairy industry Chase wanted to set his sights on another type of farming as a career. His FFA advisor suggested he take a tour of a mink farm at Michigan State University. Chase liked what he saw and purchased six of the fiesty members of the weasel family — five females and one male. Since then, he lias expanded his herd each year. He and his wife, Melissa (the former Melissa Anklam of Hastings) who works with him, now­ own 350 bred females and about 70 males. Regan an­ ticipates four or five babies or kits per female late this spring. In the 1989 fur sale, they plan to sell 1,800 pelts. Chase said mink fanning has received much negative attention in recent yean:, but he says that if people learn about mink forming, they find out that the animals arc not mistreated and that mink ac­ tually save consumers money. "There are a lot of animal rights activists concerned about animals being raised for their fur.” says Chase. "That’s why mink farmers formed the Animal Welfare Coalition." The coalition, he explains, sets guidlines for mink farmers to follow regarding pen size, nutrition, harvesting methods and other factors. “I feel that it’s impossible to raise a high quality mink without giving it the proper care." says Chase. "Only the best quality mink arc pro­ fitable to sell. If they’ve been stressed in any way. they won’t grow and reproduce properly and a farmer can’t be successful if (he’s) not raising the best mink possible." The mink, a meat cater in the wild, is one of the few animals that kills for sport, expbins MelLssa. On farms, they eat a special feed made of beef tripe, liver, whole chicken, fish and cooked eggs which have been labled unfit for human consumption. "It doesn't take away from what people normally cat," says Regan. Mink consume 1 billion pounds of form by-products each year. Chase says this lowers the cost of food to con­ sumers. saving them $250 per year, because if mink buyers didn’t buy the scrap meat, sbughterhouscs would have to pay to have it disposed. Chase is one of about 90 mink farmers in Michigan and 1,000 in the United States. Farming of the North American native began in the United States in the late 1800s. Through selective breeding, the herds have been gradually improved since then. Chase says the United States continues to raise the best mink in the world. Mink, a brownish color in the wild, come in several hybrid colors. Chase raises black mink, and a strain called violet, which look white, but have a violet tint to their coats when held under florcsccnt light. This year, in the Seattle Fur Exchange sale, (held every January), black mink pelts averaged $44.92 each, while violets averaged $35.33 apiece. The actual price of each pelt depends on the sex of the animal and grade of the fur. Chase says mink farming requires six months of hard work — 10 to 12 hours per day — and six months of easier work — two to three hours per day. Along with the mink, he continues to help his father, David, who raises beef cattle, angora goats and crops. The animals are bred in March and deliver in May. The kits are started on feed at three weeks and separated into individual pens at six weeks. Chase says the young mink Ritsema Trailer Sales Only four years in the business and we are still growing. Our pledge to our customers is service and quality and we thank you for your support. We have RV's for all family sizes and budgets. Stop in toddy! • Travel Trailers • Park Models • 5th Wheels • New and Used Mobile Homes Franchised Dealer tor: StKropf Financing Available at new low rates. - We take trade-ins Ritsema Trailer Sales 400 S. Middleville Rd. (At the Junction of M-37 & M-43) Hastings, Call 9484335 Although this violet mink looks white, Chase says a violet tint shows in Its coat when exposed to florescent light. like to wrestle and play with *ach other, which could damage their for, thus the need for separation at six weeks. in November and December, the animals are graded according to fur quali­ ty and arc harvested. Regan and Melissa skin the mink along with some hired help, and the pelts go to another farm in Middleville for an ad­ ditional process. The mink carcasses are sent to rendering plants, while fats and oils from the body are us­ ed in mink oil and cosmetics, such as oil-based make-up and hair spray. Chase says. In January, a truck comes from Seattle and picks up the pelts from Chases’ and other Southwest Michigan farms. Last year, the Chase pelts — sold through a regional broker — numbered 1.100 at the January sale which totaled 1.3 million pelts. Chase said 55 pelts are needed to make a full-length coat. He and Melissa keep the animals in four 20- by 104-foot sheds which Regan built at his parents' Centennial Farm cast of Coats Grove. Regan says he plans to build another shed and add another strain of mink to his herd. "The thing about mink far­ ming is that the job is con­ stantly changing.” says Regan, "and you kind of get a break between each job.” He says mink farming is one of the few areas of agriculture which isn’t government subsidized. The January sale saw a 5 to 10 percent drop from 1987 prices. Chase speculates that the decline was due to the Oc­ tober fall of the stock market. "Every year runs like fashions.” in the mink business, says Chase. “Some years the violets sell bigger, some years the black. It just depends what the women are wearing,” he says, adding that he pays a little more atten- Mink, a member of the weasel family, bite to the bone and must be handled with thick leather gloves. tion to the fashion industry than he used to. "You want to raise the best mink possible to (supply) the upper class. If money’s tight, middle class people won't buy, but upper class people always have money to spend." Melissa doesn't have her own mink coal, but thinks one would be nice. She adds, however, that her mother-in­ law should get one first "because she has to put up with the smell.” Like skunks, mink also have scent glands which spray a foul liquid when the mink arc angry. The animals, which have teeth about the size of a large cat, bite to the bone and can penetrate a fingernail, says Regan out of experience. He wears thick leather gloves, but still gets bit occasionally. "They’ll gladly bite the hand that feeds them,” he says. Male mink are about twice the size of females, but the female pelts draw more money. The skin or leather is thinner and makes a lighter coat, explains Chase, adding that the hair is also finer and softer than the male pelts. Each year, the Chases buy a few males for breeding pur­ poses and to upgrade the herd. Males can cost up to $1,000. Females generally do not br­ ing in as much, but can when they have been bred. Chase says his method of gradual expansion over the years has kept his money tied up. "If you start out small like I did, you have a negative cash flow for many years," says Chase. "It’s not ''ke milking (cows) or selling eggs, where you get a regular paycheck." �EXPERIENCE PROFE Chevrolet-Buick. 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Another new computer system will be 15 on-line that will enable us to provide you with the complete service history of a vehicle that is purchased and maintained at Andrus Chevrolet Buick. Call today for an appointment with a certified service technician. mak ® courteous'sea“inpeXPerSOnal orbuslneps s7^;ho7Schoicesst°p"~ OFFICE______ X,.r MAH HASH Btrt'nws Mono?., Bndrus W MWrilKUOME fICI<1AIE<IO< ^•cntary Secretory South M-37 in Hastings SALES HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Phone — 945-2425 i �Progress '88 Barry County Lumber growing by leaps and boards by Kathleen Scott Barry County Lumber Company in Hastings has seen a lot of growth and changes over the last 40 years, much of which has taken place since the com­ pany moved from down­ town to the west end of Hastings. John Johnston has been manager of the building and gardening firm supplier since the 1977 move. He had worked as a driver for three summers while he was in college, and also worked in the offices one of those summers. "I guess we've shown Jim Duff and Steve Hause cut a board down to size. consistent growth since we moved here," says Johnston. "We've gone from 20 to 30-plus employees." The company was founded by Roger Wiswell, Ivan Smith and his brother Eze­ kiel Smith, and operated at 125 N. Jefferson St. for 32 years. The office was on North Michigan Street, where the Commission on Aging office is now, and the warehouse was where the True Value Lawn and Gard­ en Center is now. In 1963, James R. Wiswell, Roger's son took over the business at the time of the elder Wiswell's death. Young Wiswell had been working for the accounting firm of Arthur Anderson in Detroit when his father died and he decided to move to Hastings and get into the lumber business, relates Johnston. Wiswell, who now serves as the company's president, began running the business and eventually bought out the Smith brothers. The store and warehouse was moved to 225 N. In­ dustrial Park Dr. in 1977. In that move, says Johnston, the company tripled in size in warehouse space, in the size of the lumberyard, in the store and display area, as well as the line of products. And the company has continued to grow and make changes in all those areas since the move. Discussing a treated lumber purchase are (from left) Jed Nelson, manager of the contractor and drafting department; Mike Miday, hardware and paint buyer; John Johnston, company manager, and Roger Stowe, lumber and building material buyer. Some of the added lines include kitchen cabinets, an expanded bath department, stationary tools (including mitre saws and table saws), vinyl replacement windows, lawn and garden depart­ ment, as well as increased office, building and ware­ house space. Johnston says the company has always drawn customers from the greater Barry County area, stretching from Bellevue to Lake Odessa to north of Middle­ ville to Hickory Corners and Lacey. He says he foresees growth in the northwest and southwest comers of the county as more people move into the rural areas from Kalamazoo and Grand Rap­ ids. "We're optimistic for 1988 in the housing and building market and that’s for two reasons," explains Johnston. "We're confident in the people in the area. There have been some economic setbacks and they've been able to pull through." He adds that the interest rate seems to be holding now, and the new housing market is directly affected * by the interest rate. "People realize that their homes are a smart invest­ ment," is the second reason for optimism, he states. "They're putting money into their homes. It seems to be a good time now to build a new house as is evidenced by the new houses going up. Material prices and interest rates seem favorable now. ConflniMd on noxl pogo— Keeping Barry County Clean Hastings Sanitary Service. Inc. is pleased to be growing with Barry County by providing quality refuse ser­ vice to both our residential and commercial customers. In addition to our refuse pick-up. we service three county transfer stations: the Barry, Hope, Johnstown and Prairieville station; the Nashville station: and the Orangeville station. Hastings Sanitary Service. Inc also owns and operates an approved county landfill on North Broadway which meets the provisions of Act 641 which deals with solid waste. We are now located at our new office on North Broadway (2 miles north of the city limits) adjacent to the landfill. “We see the future in this industry as a big plus but also a challenging one." said Ken Neil. While everyone must discard their wastes and this need is continuing to grow, the choice of disposal places is not. This means there are fewer landfills and will be less in the future. “We will always try to handle those needs in a good respectful way and at an economical cost for the customer." he said, “and to also offer a safe place of disposal.” Hastings Sanitary Service, Inc. 945-4493 P.O. Box 336, Hastings, Michigan 49058 F y4 INDUSTRIAL - COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL KEN NEIL, President �Progress 88 We’re coming off of the two best years in the history of the com­ pany in terms of sales and the number of ‘sticks’ or items sold. — John Johnston Yard foreman Mel Shultz and Mike Hause, delivery service men, rearrange some skids in the lumberyard. 99 "We’re coming off of the two best years in the history of the company in terms of sales and the number of •sticks’ or items sold." The last two years, explains Johnston, have been an economic turn-around from the early 1980s. "Toward the end of the 1980s, it’s getting better. We look to increase in 1988, but are keeping eyes on the interest rates," he says, adding that suppliers and other lumberyards say the lumber business is keeping everyone busy now. "It’s a price-driven mark­ et. We might be selling more two-by-fours, but ar a lower price per two-byfour," he says. "Our job is to stay competitive in a price-driven market while maintaining a level of product and service quality that's satisfying to our customers." Different levels of custo­ mers have different levels of expectations, he says. Independent building con- Neil Wilson, yard service man, measures a "stick’ for David Kruko, a contractor and regular customer. Wilson has been with Barry County Lumber longer than any other employee, including Wiswell. tractors provide a good por­ tion of business, Johnston contends, and because they are regular customers, they get special services such as free delivery. "Local contractors have been very good to us, and I couldn't emphasize that enough," states Johnston. "We have a strong build­ er-based business and we work hard to pay attention to that segment." At the other end of the customer spectrum, John­ ston says he has seen growth in what he calls the DIY area, or the do-it-yourself customers. "I think the last 15 years has seen a growth in the DIY business," Johnston says. "At the 'ame time, I think there's been a big growth in the contract business. A lot of people still prefer that a licensed builder do the work." He estimates the ratio of DIY customers to contrac­ tors to be about 50-50 now. "But every cusotmer is important to us, whether he or she is buying one board or 50 houses," he says. "It's important that every customer feels comfortab­ le." While some of the DIY business includes people who want to put up a shelf over the weekend, Johnston says many of the DIY customers have much great­ er plans. "A lot of DIY people build their own houses, romodel their own houses, re-roof their houses, build their own decks," he explains. "And we have a lot of information on how to do that type of work." Decks are one of the "hottest" selling items in the lumber business today, Johnston says. Landscaping materials such as tools, rail- Continued on page 46 John Deere Equipment FOR HOME AND FARM Rick James. Dwight Newton, Kari Kauffman and Ray James. Repair It? Replace it? rou’ll find professional skills and experience you can trust for quality repairs at ... Electric Motor Service Dwight, with 27 years of experience, Ray with 9 years and Rick with 7, understand electric motor repair and can advise you on the decisions you’ll need to make to get the most for your money. Complete motor repair for business, industry, farm and home. Furnaces, pumps, shop and more! New motors In stock. Free estimates on most motors brought In. 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' John Deere equipment has been proven by generations of use and today we manufacture the right equipment for your future Stop in today for in­ formation on the Long Green Line and the parts and service to back them up O THORNAPJ>LE VALLEY �Progress 88 We’re coming off of the two best years in the history of the com­ pany in terms of sales and the number of ‘sticks’ or items sold. — John Johnston , Yard foreman Mel Shultz and Mike House, delivery service man, rearrange some skids in the lumberyard. 99 "We’re coming off of the two best years in the history of the company in terms of sales and the number of 'sticks* or items sold." The last two years, explains Johnston, have been an economic turn-around from the early 1980s. "Toward the end of the 1980s, it's getting better. We look to increase in 1988, but are keeping eyes on the interest rates," he says, adding that suppliers and other lumberyards say the lumber business is keeping everyone busy now. "It's a price-driven mark­ et. We might be selling more two-by-fours, but at a lower price per two-byfour," be says. "Our job is to stay competitive in a price-driven market while maintaining a level of product and service quality that's satisfying to our customers." Different levels of custo­ mers have different levels of expectations, he says. Independent building con- Neil Wilson, yard service man, measures a "stick" for David Kruko, a contractor and regular customer. Wilson has been with Barry County Lumber longer than any other employee, including Wiswell. tractors provide a good por­ tion of business, Johnston contends, and because they are regular customers, they get special services such as free delivery. "Local contractors have been very good to us, and I couldn't emphasize that enough," states Johnston. "We have a strong build­ er-based business and we work hard to pay attention to that segment." At the other end of the customer spectrum, John­ ston says he has seen growth in what he calls the DIY area, or the do-it-yourself customers. "I think the last 15 years has seen a growth in the DIY business," Johnston says. "At the same time, I think there's been a big growth in the contract business. A lot of people still prefer that a licensed builder do the work." He estimates the ratio of DIY customers to contrac­ tors to be about 50-50 now. "But every cusotmer is important to us, whether he or she is buying one board or 50 houses," he says. "It's important that every customer feels comfortab­ le." While some of the DIY John Deere FOR HOME business includes people who want to put up a shelf over the weekend, Johnston says many of the DIY customers have much great­ er plans. "A lot of DIY people build their own houses, romodel their own houses, re-roof their houses, build their own decks," he explains. "And we have a lot of information on how to do that type of work." 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"We hoped it would be bet­ ter.” said Dick Groos, presi­ dent of the sprinkler system manufacturing firm. ”lt wasn’t the bonanza wc had hoped for." Groos explained the com­ pany experienced a slight drop in business from previous years, noting that the high cost of running a business in Michigan is partly to blame, along with tough competition. "It’s tough to operate in Michigan. Costs arc higher than in other areas.” he said. A transformation from traditional methods to modem practices in personnel opera­ tions. production, quality and inventory is expected to make a difference in years to come, he said. Vice President of Manufac­ turing Cliff Havey is spearheading those changes, noting that the abandonment of the traditional practices for a new way of operating at Viking will help to secure the company’s future. “Basically, we recognize that the improvements must begin out on the manufactur­ ing floor to secure our future.’’ Havey said. “We're putting more emphasis on long range planning. We've done a lot of exploring. Our main concern is ‘a factory with a future.’” Havey said three things make up the company's mis­ sion: to reduce product inven­ tory levels and increase quali­ ty levels (the “number one We’re putting more emphasis on long range planning. We’ve done a lot of exploring. Our main con­ cern is ‘a factory with a future.' — Cliff Havey Vice President of Manufacturing Quality improvements are among a number of changes being made within the Viking Corporation. Here, Mark Larsen, quality control technician, left, and Vik­ ing Vice President of Manufacturing Cliff Havey check a port in the quality control department. 99 concern") which together will work to improve the third item — customer responsiveness. ■'These we hope will add value to our product and not cost,” he said. “We need to learn to love change because that’s what the future is all about. How well a company responds to that change deter­ mines whether it has a future at all. Right now. our future looks very strong." Havey said with that in mind, die company plans to communicate more with its employees, emphasizing the teamwork concept. As a result, a new gainshar­ ing program called 1mproshare was unanimously ap­ proved Jan. 27. 1988 by members of Local 5965 of the United Steelworkers of America after it was proposed by management officials. A nationally known produc­ tivity gainsharing plan. 1mproshare stresses employee involvement and a team ap­ proach to improving existing manufacturing operations. The plan is also expected to develop new manfuacturing processes and procedures that will enhance the efficiency and flexibility of the overall operation. By setting aside traditional management-labor roles in the manufacturing Viking Corporation facilities are located at 210 N. Industrial Drive in Hastings. have good attendance records. operation, employees will excited about it." After the pilot program in Currently, Viking has 140 share directly in all produc­ tivity gains through monetary the sprinkler area is com­ employees. pleted. Havey said the com­ “We had a change of guard reward. in the organization and we "If we’re going to make pany plans to expand the work production gains, we’re going cell concept to other all other recognized the traditional methods in many cases don’t to share those with the production areas. Although Tyden Seal is a necessarily work today,” employees because they’re the key link in making things hap­ division of Viking, the work Havey said of the changes. “We know to continue to be pen on the shop floor," cell arrangement will be based primarily in the Viking successful, wc need a dif­ Havey said. ferent approach to things — One way to increase pro­ division. Another change taking lead times to customers, ductivity is by a new work cell place within the company is a reduction in inventory, im­ concept currently operating as proved quality levels — we a pilot program in the plant. switch to a computerized in­ ventory system, Havey said. had to do things differently to Havey said. "We'll keep track of pur­ improve our “We group four people to chases on computer and competitiveness." • work together as a unit — as a Groos expects business to team," he said. "In the past, disbursements," said Havey. “ There will be new pro ­ pick up in the coming year not there were four independent operators. With the work cell, cedures as far as distribution only as a result of the changes, but due to an increased de­ of tools. We expect, based on Heed assembler Sheryl Postula puts together sprink­ it will be a team effort. We’re mand for fire prevention lers as part of a pilot work cell program at Viking. promoting cooperation among published data, our expenses systems. through inventory reduction the employees. We’re very “There are two really big will drop 10 to 20 percent.” areas that require sprinklers.” He noted the company he explained. “One is proper­ operating with a manual ty protection — you don’t system in the past. want to lose your manufactur­ “Wc probably had a ing facility as a result of a fire minimum of 10,000 items to — and two, the hot new manually control and it was market is the life safety becoming hard to control,” he market.” said. Groos said frequent high He added that Viking’s rise hotel fires have caused primary concern in the builders to take a harder look manufacturing area is quality. at fire prevention systems, '"Good is the enemy of ex­ causing a bigger demand for cellence' and we’re working the Viking product. on improving quality. We’re "If you’ve got a high rise, striving for excellence,” there's not much you can Havey said. Another change taking ' do,” he said. "You can let it burn or you can control it with place this month is a new absenteeism program design­ sprinklers. I'd guess every ed to encourage good new hotel in the United Slates is being sprinkled (having a attendance. “We’re trying to get them sprinkler system installed) (employees) to recognize the during construction. Existing importance of being here at ones will be sprinkled within work," Havey said. "We’re the next 15 years. It will setting some gratis as to what gradually filter throughout the we feel the absentee rate world. ought to be.” "Competition is very, very He said a recognition tough in all aspects."' Groos system is being put into place continued. "Wc feel the The Viking Corporation expects the sale of its sprinkler heads to take off in coming years due to new that will spotlight those who changes in the operation will markets opening in the property and life protection areas. help us." Page 40 ft eg..3 �THE TYDEN SEAL COMPANY □VISION OF THE VKMG CORPORATION You and Me Against the J World j At Viking Corporation, that’s more than a great old song; it’s the way we look at our business. That’s why we are building upon our strengths of quality products, solid reputation and company teamwork to compete in the competitive world market that is now a reality for American industry. In our Hastings facility we have added new machinery to expand capacity and im­ prove quality. With the help of our manufacturing employees, we are creating new ways of improving our processes. We are solving “old” problems in a “new” way. Improved domestic distribution and new international sales efforts have improved sales from Kalamazoo to Kuala Lampur. At Viking, we know it’s going to get tougher out there. That’s why we are accep­ ting change as a way of life. �Progress '88 Michigan Magnetics developing high technology by Shelly Suker Tucked behind (he sugar maples in the heart of Ver­ montville is an inconspicuous building where the latest developments in high technology have been taking place behind closed doors for 34 years. The United States space program. CBS. CNN. IBM. RCA. Capitol Records and 3M use magnetic heads made in Vermontville by Michigan Magnetics, once billed as the world's largest manufacturer of recording heads. The business is located at I ,r I B|If•*r) Krul said the company's major competitors arc in Japan. Taiwan and Mexico. ‘‘They (Michigan Magnetics) turned down a one-million head order by General Motors because they would have lost 25 cents per head," Krul explained. “That's when they (GM) went offshore. It was cheaper offshore.” Other instances of lost business to offshore com­ petitors have forced Michigan Magnetics to stay on the cut­ ting edge of high technology by continued development 203 W. Third St. “It's new technology wc want to expand out here,” said the company’s owner, president and chairman of the board, John French. “Wc like to go where other people fear to tread." Founded in 1954 by Charles Murphy of Vermontville. Michigan Magnetics was pur­ chased in the mid 1960s by VSI Corporation in California and later sold to French in 1971 after a crushing blow by offshore competition, said company vice president Tom Krul of Hastings. Company President John French is constantly developing high technology recording heads, and displays a collection of the latest products made through the Gemco Grandy division. M/C SUPPLY, LTD I* 1 I; ft • • • • ft Motorcyles Jet Ski Snowmobiles ATV in check processing and in tape recorders. "The magnetic heads are devices which have the ability of being a magnet at one mo­ ment and then not a magnet at the next moment,” the com­ pany told area school children a few years ago. “A very small coil of wire surrounds the magnet core, and when an electric current is passed through the coil, the core changes from magnet to non­ magnet very quickly. Sometimes it changes about 15,000 times per second." Continued on next page— Owned and. Operated Since 1969 by Gene Service Lawn & Garden Bolens Production Supervisor at Michigan Magnetics Sue Trowbridge displays a completed magnetic head made by the Vermontville company. I Hastings Sweeper Shop I • Sales • Service • Parts * Supplies»Accessories Let the good limes roll. efforts. “We make heads that check the tape used in the space pro­ gram that all the data recor­ ding is done for." sJd French. “We just got an order for 3M for checking their tape also.” Another head is used in high speed duplicating of cascttcs and some are used by CBS in the United States and Canada. "One checks the latest IBM tapes ana there's not another one like it." French said. "Michigan Magnetics is the only one that makes it.” French explained such heads alone cost from S950 to S2.000 each and are marketed by Gemco Grandy, a division of Michigan Magnetics within the company. French said. Outside the Gemco Grandy division. 42 Michigan Magnetics workers make parts and assemble the recor­ ding heads for customers mostly within the United States, including Ohio. Washington. California, Il­ linois. Oklahoma. North Carolina and Florida. "We have very few outside the United States,” Krul ex­ plained. "Our biggest customer is Rowe Interna­ tional in Grand Rapids. They make vending equipment and currency validators. Every machine you see that you put a dollar bill into has our head in it." He added that other heads made by Michigan Magnetics are used to read identification cards in hotel locking systems, to play bclltones, for computers, at radio stations. cf | We sell and n I service all brands J of vacuum cleaners I I for the home I and business // > We Also Carry a Complete Line Ijfj of Supplies — Parts, Bags, Belts l (Muon d Fuqua I I / / Chain Saws Specializing in: ft • Kirby • Electrolux • Rainbow • Hoover • Eureka 1 3 ft ^rocK’ Hoover CenttalVacSvstems niu p«oduct in Owned & operated by Ed McManaway jq •JVI/C SUPPLY LTD.’’ 2398 S. Bedford Rd. (M-37) Page 42 — awqa I 117 South Jefferson Q/| Q A9 | Hastings, Michigan !f4O"Olv»J �What are your needs? Assembling magnetic heads requires precision concetration due to the small size of the parts as Sheila McDiarmid demonstrates. ’ | s : | ■ r ; , . I The wire used in the heads is so thin that it is small enough to slide inside a hollow human hair. Many measure as small 50? 1,000.000 of an inch. Plastic parts used inside the heads are molded in heat |»esses at the Vermontville plant and some of the outside metal casings, containing 80 percent nickel magnetic material, are machined at the plant as well. “We have more than ample machines to do the jobs that need to be done," said Krul. "We can do almost any kind of work in precision machinery. I think wc have one of the finest machinery operations in the area.” Once assembled, the internal parts arc set with an epoxy adhesive inside the metal cas­ iog. They are then polished. inspected and tested. “On< person can build about 450 heads a day (in nine hours)," noted Krul, "and we test about 1,000 or more a day." krul said Rowe Lntcrnational purchases about 50,000 plus heads a year while orders as small as 25 are taken as well. Cost for the small heads range in price from $3 to S35 a piece. Because the product is so small, said Krul, all orders are shipped by UPS or Federal Express. "We want to maintain a good customer relationship with service and quality,” he said. "We pride ourselves on good service and wc must be doing something right to stay in business 34 years.” Besides French and Krul. Malcom Fox, who lives near Vermontville serves, as the We pride ourselves on good service and we must be doing something right to stay in business 34 years. — Tom Krul vice president of engineering for Michigan Magnetics while Audrey Ommen of Vermont­ ville is the corporate treasurer. Founder Charles Murphy is a member of the board, Krul said. Recently added to the staff as well were two engineers fresh out of Michigan State Universtiy. said Krul, to make continued product improvements. "We're hoping that will generate more business by eventually changing some processes to bring costs dowi. and increase the profits," Krul said. Over the last two years, the company has experienced a rise in the demand for the magnetic heads, said Krul. “We’ve increased our work force over the last couple of years by 25 percent," he noted. "That’s due to increas­ ed sales, more business." The company markets its product through six sales representatives around the United States and magazine advertisements, Krul said. One recent demand for the recording heads has come in the form of a new plastic money system or "debit cards.” "We’re getting more in­ volved in the debit card system whereby you can pur­ chase an item out of a machine with a card rather than coins,” Krul said. "Wc have heads that read the tape on the card. The card has a fixed amount on it and it takes off the amount of money that you used." The amount on the card can be increased by machines that code messages onto the tape. He said the biggest customers for those type of heads arc currenlty on college campuses where debit cards are required for copy machines. "It’s becoming a more popular item," said Krul, who noted these heads have been on the market for about three years. "The volume is not there yet. It’s hard for the public to accept. They want their cash.” / • Does a good percentage of your overall correspondence go to the same vendors or clients? • Do you operate your business in more than one location? • Do you have salesmen traveling overnight? • Have the rising costs of postage, express service, long distance calls, UPS, etc. been cutting into your profit? • Do you produce a large volume of paperwork in your operation? • Do you work in a Industry where accuracy of information is critical? • Do you ever need to communicate using maps, drawings, pictures, charts, etc.? • Have you ever experienced frustrating delays because of mail or express services? • Have you ever found yourself wasting valuable time trying to describe something complicated on the phone? • Do you feel your firm is spending too much time typing, proofreading, and sending letters? • Do you sometimes need to send mutliple copies of something to multiple locations? • Do you frequently work with documents of more than five pages? • Do you work in a industry where time is critical? • Do your customers ask if you have the capability of receiving "fax” transmissions? • Do your vendors advertise “FAX" reception of orders? • Do you currently have problems with slow pay, accounts payable, and receivable mixups with clients? • Do you need to keep your trucks moving with permits etc. that cause extra layover time? • Do you sometimes have to hold up customers for security or credit checks? • Have you missed out on something because your competitors got there first? • Do you work in a field where the drawings or information is updated frequently and the latest revisions are critical? • Would it be helfpul to process orders daily? Developing Manufacturing Quality Control Systems with with Lotus Measure Arris Matrix of Hastings, Michigan assembles "IBM compatible" XTs, ATs and 38€ computers with manufacturing applications for quality control, statistical evaluation, and technical records. The company provides quality control systems solutions to Michigan-based manufacturers. Charles Collins, president of Arris Matrix, explains how he uses Lotus Measure and 1-2-3 to access data that would otherwise be unavailable. " Through two different communications methods, the RS-232-C port and the IEEE-488, we are able to use Lotus Measure to capture data from measuring machines — from large grinding cells to small hand-held machines and gauges," he says. Valuable data that can be used to help solve quality control problems. Another application currently being evaluated by Arris Matrix involves using Lotus Measure to help diabetics keep accurate records of their dally blood sugar levels. "Diabetics may monitor their blood sugar level up to seven times each day," explains Collins. "Some labs produce machines to monitor that data. For example, a diabetic can put data into a machine for one month and then bring the machine to his doctor of analysis. By using Lotus Measure and 1-2-3, we could provide the doctor with an application to quiz the machine and make a study — In graph form or printout — of the patient’s progress over the month." Arris Matrix has also used Lotus Measure to capture data from equipment used at one-hour photo stores. When this data is fed into 1-2-3 and a spreadsheet is generated, the customer has a permanent record of what each machine is doing, and can keep better pontrol over how the machines are working. The firm is currently working with a heat treating company, exploring ways to collect and send data from individual furnaces to main plants. "All furnaces have measuring equipment on them," explains Collins, "and Lotus Measure can potentially be used for any type of machine or piece of equipment with the ability to gather information and allow Measure to access that data through communications. "Many pieces of equipment are sold with the technology already on them, "says Collins. "Our plan Is to work and grow within the specialized areas where Lotus Measure is most useful." Ph. (616) 948-9637 / Fax (616) 948-9636 Thompson tests one of about 1,000 recording heads tested each day at Michigan Magnetics in Vermontville. 501 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Page 43 �Progress '88 —— ————— । . ...................................... । mu — Export market booms for Hastings Manufacturing by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Despite fierce competition among suppliers in the automotive parts aftermarket, Hastings Manufacturing is edging its way into the export piston ring market With a 25 percent increase in export piston ring sales in 1987, the manufacturer of rings, filters and other products bounced back after a disappointing year in 1986. Sales in automotive filters were steady throughout 1987. But thanks to the devalued U.S. dollar, exports of piston rings doubled for the 59-year-old firm. And as a result, net sales were up nearly $4 million in 1987. “As far as sales in 1987, filters remained fairly constant There was no price increase," said Monty "Joe" Bennett, vice president of employee relations. "However, in pistons, because of the devaluation of the dollar, our export piston rings doubled," he said. "We've increased business in our rings plant by about 25 to 30 employees. "That’s what’s kept us live in 1987, and we're working very hard to do more in 1988." Still, rings only add up to $15 million or about one-third of the company's $65 million net sales for 1987. "The publicity we continually put out is that rings are the only area Hastings (Manufacturing) makes any money on," Bennett said. But filter sales - including oil, air, diesel, fuel, gas and transmission filters accounted for some $45 million in sales last year, Bennett said. The improved 1987 sales picture hopefully signals a turnaround for the company, which suffered a slump in net sales in 1985 and 1986. For the majority of its existence, Hastings Manufacturing has sold parts for the automotive aftermarket, Bennett said. But as foreign imports have captured larger portions of the U.S. car market, and as American firms have competed for a share of the shrinking domestic auto parts market, Hastings Manufacturing has had to adapt itself to stay competitive. "When the automobile industry started to outsource, the number of piston rings sold by companies like ourselves went down from roughly 80 million parts to 70 million parts," he said. "And import cars were coming into the U.S. at about 33 percent of sales." And on top of the foreign car and domestic supplier competition, the smaller cars that are being built need fewer piston rings, he said. "Car cylinders went down from eight to six to four-cylinder engines," he said. "At that point, all the ring manufacturers began trying to carve out a niche in the aftermarket," he said. "And several have left the business." Because of the shrinking market for domestic auto parts, companies that formerly supplied parts for new vehicles have begun competing for a slice of Hastings Manufacturing's Scott Warren operates a grinder at Hastings Manufacturing. (Photos by Jeff Kaczmarczyk). We’ve increased business in our rings plant by about 25 to 30 employees. That’s what kept us alive in 1987, and we’re working very hard to do more in 1988. — Monty "Joe” Bennett Vice President of __ Employee Relations 5? traditional aftermarket business. "It has created a price war in the market place, so to speak," he said. "We were selling a (distributor) piston ring set for $30. Now we're selling a set that would be called a generic set for half $15. "All of our competitors are in the same place - high volume, low prices." Bennett explained that many U.S. companies are trying to get into the piston ring market by manufacturing and marketing the 50 most popular- models, which make up about 80 percent of the business. By making only a few models, companies can keep the cost of production down and undercut the market price, he said. But a company like Hastings Manufacturing, which makes over 2,000 models, cannot slash prices as low, he said. "We can't manufacture the popular stuff as cheap as someone set up to do so," Bennett said. "But a lot of customers will buy from Hastings because we have a complete line." With 300 plant employees, plus 50 office workers in the bargaining unit and 110 office employees in the non-bargaining unit, the Hastings facility maintained about the same strength in 1987 as in the previous year. But because of the increased competition in the ring and filter markets, the "They've increased productivity there an average demand for lower prices and of 10.5 percent in the last the higher costs of three months," he said. production, Hastings Late in 1987, Hastings Manufacturing is moving ahead with plans to relocate Manufacturing took its second major step into the some of its operations world market when it elsewhere. entered into a joint In recent years, the manufacturing and company has opened marketing venture with two divisions in Yankton, South companies in Mexico. Dakota, and Knoxville, Formerly Hastings didn't Tenn. own more than 1 percent of The Yankton plant the piston ring market, but originally was set up to now the company has a good assemble filters, as well as paint and store them for chance to capture the lion's share of business in Mexico. shipping. The 160,000-square foot Noting that the Muskegon-based company, Knoxville plant, which was purchased in 1986, was Sealed Power, formerly opened to serve as a controlled some 75 to 80 distribution center. percent of Mexican ring sales But in 1987, the company before it left the Mexican purchased a second building market, Bennett said he's in Yankton for further future optimistic that Hastings will expansion. do as well. "We're expecting that as Bennett said plans are that grow, we're going to underway for the Yankton plant to produce several new increase our sales in products, such as a new car Mexico," he said. Under terms of the filter and a panel air filter. Long range plans call for agreement, Hastings will own the continued use of all of 40 percent of the company, Hastings Manufacturing's which is based in Jose de la facilities. But if production Torre. costs continue to rise, "They're going to Bennett said the company manufacture piston rings in will shift production from Mexico using our expertise Hastings to other company and our financing," Bennett said, adding that the company plants. "Hastings Manufacturing first approached Hastings to right now is one of the few, if suggest the joint operation. not the only, manufacturer, "We're in a world market that lias not tried to move to place now, not just a U.S. obtain a lower labor rate," he market," he said. "There are said. manufacturers in Japan, The plant's major union, Mexico and other the United Auto Workers third-world countries Local 138, and Hastings manufacturing rings." Manufacturing management Overall, net sales in 1987 have been negotiating a new rose 6.3 percent to contract with workers since $65,590,589, up from the end of 1987. $61,701,328 in 1986. That Bennett said the outcome resulted in a net income of of negotiations will have a $1,476,219, up from major impact on whether the $1,396,563 the previous company moves jobs to its year. Looking ahead to 1988, other factories. "If we can’t solve the Bennett said he hoped to problem of competitive continue to expand the firms' wages here in Hastings, then exports, which are currently the company's bread and we've purchased a new building in Yankton, South butter. In early 1988, export Dakota, as well as in Canada. And we will move our piston ring sales appear to be business to there in the next on their way to another year of record sales, he said. five years." "So far, they're up another With 65,000 square feet of space and some 90 25 percent in the first quarter employees, Bennett said of 1988," he said. "We hope production at the Yankton the continued devaluation of facility is coming along very the dollar will give us continued competitive export well. business in 1988." All of our competitors are in the same place — high volume, low prices. Piston rings exported overseas accounted for a sizeable portion of Hastings Manufacturing's net sales in 1987. Joan Solmes produces rings in the firm's Hastings plant. Page 44 Freshly painted filters are bexed and prepared for shipping. Jan Cook oversees the operation in Hastings Manufacturing's filter division. — Monty "Joe” Bennett Vice President of Employee Relations 99 �Hastings HASTINGSMANUFACTURING COMPANY Founded over 70 years ago, Hastings Manufac­ turing Company is known as Hastings to people in our industry and to consumers. We spread the good name of our community wherever we sell our products. Hastings has concentrated on making the quality of our products the highest in the industry. This commitment to quality, whether it be on piston rings, automotive filters, Casite additives, mechanics’ tools, or fuel pumps has made Hastings Manufacturing Company a leader and has resulted in significant gains in market share over recent years. Hastings engineering leadership and new pro­ duct developments have led companies such as General Motors, American Motors, Chrysler, Mack Trucks. Harley Davidson, and Ingersoll Rand, to rely on Hastings for their ever-changing needs. The development of the Mini-Flex-Vent oil ring which increases horsepower and fuel economy while affording excellent oil control, and the intro­ duction of Poly II Densite, the entirely new filter­ ing media, are examples of Hastings’ continuing success in engineering excellence and new product development. Our new Casite packaging catches the customer’s eye better on the shelf and makes it easier to pour the additives into the engine and gas tank. During 1988, Hastings will undertake the most ex­ tensive advertising campaign in the company’s history. It all begins nationally this month on ESPN, TNN, USA, and TBS television networks. Also, such consumer magazines as “Circle Track”, “Hunting”, “Motor Trend” and “Progressive Farmer” will be telling millions of consumers that Hastings/Casite products are leaders in the automotive industry. Our assembly operations have been expanded with an eye toward future markets. The automotive filter business has been changing rapidly. Whether serving the mass merchandiser or the traditional market, we intend to stay competitive in the way we manufacture our products and in our production costs. The company’s growth and its desire to remain a leader in customer service has resulted in new facilities in South Dakota and Tennessee. These facilities are now on stream and running efficiently. At Hastings, we don’t look back at the way things used to be done. We look ahead at how we will be doing them in the future. PISTON RINGS OIL FILTERS CASITE ADDITIVES 70480412 Page 45 �Progress '88 Flexfab of Hastings building toward future by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Moving into its 27th year in business, Flexfab Corp, continues to market its products to customers around the country. And it shouldn't be too long before the Hastings-based firm's fabricated hoses, tubing and flexible ducts will be sold to firms overseas, a Flexfab official believes. "We're in our 27th year, and the company continues to grow," said James Toburen, vice president of finance and secretary. "It was a good year. Sales increased again, and the automotive (industry) has stayed fairly strong for us," he said. The purchase of Federal Hose Manufacturing Corp, in Painesville, Ohio, in 1986 is beginning to pav off for Flexfab, Toburen said. Originally a small firm with two branches and about 45 people, the Painesville operation is beginning to aggressively market Flexfab products, he said. "They're beginning to market our product in the truck aftermarket," Toburen said, explaining that the term aftermarket refers to a product intended to be used as a replacement, such as new automobile or truck hoses. With the addition of a new computer link, the Painesville and Hastings operations can keep track of each other's business, he said. "We can enter orders, and they can check inventory by going through our computer here," he said. With the ratification of a three-year pact in March, Flexfab ended a year of negotiation between ££ management and the newly-formed Local 397 of the American Federation of Grain Millers. The 196-member union, which was established in early 1987, won a 10-cent an hour wage increase in two of the three . years in the contract, plus bonuses every six months. Workers - who received a ratification bonus of $400 plus a second bonus to be awarded in June - approved the contract 155-28. "Relations are good, operations are good, and we look forward to continuing good relations with all our employees," Toburen said. The company still has on retainer a Kalamazoo-based firm that is working to market Flexfab's products overseas, he said. No breakthrough developed in 1987, but Toburen said he's optimistic a market will be opened in Europe, South America or Asia in the near future. "We continue to look at opportunities to sell our products in foreign markets,” he said, pointing out that even without foreign buyers, domestic sales are still doing fine. The firm, which has grown from a three-man operation to a 300-employee outfit, sells most of its products to the federal government, automotive manufacturers, the aerospace industry and the trucking industry. "Our products are generally not used for bulk materials or any home-type ventilation systems,” Toburen said. Sewn ducts produced by Flexfab are used by the defense department for a variety of purposes, such as heating and cooling tents for soldiers out in the field. "They run off auxiliary power units to heat and cool personal shelters," Toburen said. "They're also used to ventilate the B-l bomber during ground support and maintenance." One variety of duct formerly manufactured for the defense department will be shut down this year, Toburen said. Up to now, Flexfab was one of two companies in the United States that made a certain form of jet-starter duct used to preheat aircraft engines for Navy and Air Force planes. But after Flexfab lost out in the bidding this year, the company decided to get out of that line altogether. "The employees will be moved elsewhere, so there won't be any loss of enployment," he said. "But the result will be the country will be left with a single manufacturer of that product now that we're out of it." Virtually all hoses and ducts made by Flexfab are actually made by hand. But last year the firm began developing a new type of extruded hose. "It's formed by an extruded process," Toburen said. "Silicon is pushed through the die and vulcanized as it's made." The new hose is part of the future of Flexfab - a future in which the company will have to become more competitive, Toburen said. "We’re going to stress a program of continuous improvement," he said, looking ahead to 1988 and We’re going to stress a program of continuous improvement. All of our customers in the automotive and aerospace industries are demanding cuts in costs. — James Toburen, Flexfab -Vice President of Finance ” Sewn ducts, which have a variety of uses in the defense and aerospace industries, are one of Flexfab's major products. As with virtually all hoses, tubing and ducts manufactured at Flexfab, the sewn ducts are assembled by hand. beyond. "All of our customers in the automotive and aerospace industries are demanding cuts in costs." In 1988, Flexfab will be working to develop new technologies and reduce paper work, costs and overhead, he said. "All of this has obviously been brought about by our competition with Japan," Toburen said. "We've been relearning our lessons. We can compete, but we have to learn to become more competitive." More and more of the companies Flexfab supplies are demanding faster shipping and higher levels of error-free construction, he said. "They're demanding it, and that will be our major thrust in 1988 and beyond," he said. Barry County Lumber continuing to grow Continued from page 39 road ties, landscape timber, fencing and treated lumber for decks are among the fastest selling home imp­ rovement lines in the mark­ et Right up there with the yard and lawn items, he says are replacement windows and siding. Room additions have been popular, along with completely new houses. "We can supply virtually everything to build a new home and do some of the landscaping," he says, ex­ plaining the realm of services and materials avail­ able at the company. Brown's Custom Interiors annexed a new building to the lumberyard five years ago. With that move, came many of the services, mater­ The Hastings-based Flexfab Corporation employs some 300 workers in its factories and is in its 27th year of operation in the area. Page 46 ials and expertise which are needed to finish a home, Johnston says. Brown's carries a full line of hard­ wood, vinyl and ceramic floor coverings, carpeting, countertops, window treat­ ments and wallpaper. Paneling and paint are sold by the lumber company. "You can go back and forth between the two stores and match wallpaper, paint and carpeting," Johnston says. Along with the supplies for decorating, he says Brown's also provides ex­ pertise in custom home decorating. Another growth area for Barry County Lumber is storage buildings which people generally build themselves, says Johnston. Some storage building pack­ ages which have been devel­ oped on the premises, are available or the company's drafters can custom design buildings. "Custom design is our forte. Not every lumber­ yard has a custom design center," Johnston says, ex­ plaining that full-time drafting employees do the custom design work. The company buys large quantities of products such as vanity, mirror, and sink top packages, which they can, in turn, sell at a more competitive prices. Other large quantity items, such as work gloves and smaller items, are sold in drop bins in the store, he adds. Johnston says Barry Coun­ ty Lumber has good rapport with other lumber compan­ ies and hardware stores in the area. When buying loads of lumber, they often share truck loads with other lum­ beryards, "and that helps everyone out," he says. They also communicate with the other companies when they do not have a product or material a cust­ omer requests. "Well call True Value (in Hastings) at least once a day because we think our job is to get the products to the customer. People say they appreciate (that service)," he says, adding that some customers act surprised at the competitor interaction. "It's part of that small town living." Johnston says a lot of the lumberyard's business is generated through adverti­ sing in circulars, part of the company's annual adverti­ sing progrm. "We maintain a fairly heavy media program, as far as a lumberyard," he says. Johnston, who says the business does not have high rate of employee turnover, adds that the company employs a lot of students. "We try to hire a lot of co-op people, a lot of part-time students," he says. We feel that's part of our community obligation. Barry County Lumber now has seven part-time students or co-op students about a quarter of the total employee number. "We live and work with a wide variety of customers, all of whom hold different expectations and needs.We do our best to please everyone. That's part of our philosophy of doing busi­ ness in a small town such as Hastings," says Johnston. "We love it here and want to do business here for a long time. We feel fortunate to have many good, solid employees who help us foll­ ow that philosophy." �/TexPaL • £ * 11NCORPORATED into its second quarter century It all began here in Hastings with a 3-man workforce in a small facility. The only thing "big" about Flexfab in 1961 was its idea: To supply quality products to the needs of in­ dustry, and to do it better than anyone. The unique Flexfab style emerged as our engineers tackled new challenges, designing products to match the needs, and in many cases designing machines to produce them. In response to the ex­ acting standards of industrial, military and aerospace users, we established a superb quality control system utilizing the latest computerized test equipment. The idea was a good one and Flexfab grew, the enthusiasm and dedication of new employees blended with the spirit and philosophy of those who started the company. Innovative new products were added and broader markets were developed. Our plant facilities were enlarged and new jobs were created. Today, approximately 300 highly skilled employees work together, to share the benefits of a business which has grown to need a 100,000 sq. ft. plant. Customers, world wide, now utilize Flex­ fab's versatility and ever-expanding product lines, as well as an advanced manufacturing system. As we begin oui second quarter-century we look ahead with confidence, and we look back with pride; and with special gratitude to our communi­ ty. We at Flexfab thank you. Flexfab's mission continues into its second quarter cen­ tury. And that mission is to provide superior customer satisfaction through the skill and dedication of each employee. We will provide solutions to product problems utilizing a wide variety of engineered, elastomeric products and superior customer service. Service is problem solving (design), responsiveness (lead time), delivery, depen­ dability (on time) and quality. Any problem associated with providing service belongs to Flexfab and its sales representatives, not to the customer. During 1938 and into the future, all employees will be focusing on "Continuous Improvement". To remain com­ petitive in a global marketplace Flexfab must provide superior quality at the lowest possible price. To ac­ complish these goals we must challenge every aspect of how we do business. W- .je also commited to four primary beliefs. First, we be.eve the basic value and worth of the individual. Se­ cond, we also believe that the ultimate responsibility for the operation of Flexfab, Inc., and its future direction rests with the company's management. Third, we believe that the competitive situation we face and the long-term goals to which we aspire require Flexfab to maintain a level of productivity far above the industry average. Finally, we also believe the maximum productivity will be achieved when our organization has and maintains the following characteristics. 1. High standards which are thoroughly communicated in all areas of the company, including: a. Personal behavior b. Quality of work c. Quantity of work d. Quality of the work environment. 2. Opportunities for involvement, training and advance­ ment which can provide employees with a sense of per­ sonal worth and growth. 3. Benefits for employees based upon organizational per­ formance-in areas that are essential to the company's overall success." A personal note... "We want to express our personal appreciation to our employees and their families; to all the people of the Hastings area community; to our many fine suppliers; and Flexfab’s customers everywhere. Thanks to you, we've come a long way." Page 47 �Progress SS Baby Bliss expands baby clothes line to include toddler, juveniles sizes Kay Faunce, in addition to working at Baby Bliss, makes quilts in her spare time. Surrounded by lace and ribbons. Rose Kirby sews trim on garments. by Jean Gallup Founded in 1937 by Lloyd Bliss in Grand Rapids, Baby Bliss Inc. has been in Mid­ dleville since 1947, when it was purchased and established there by Art Guenther and Harold Molhock. With annual baby and children's garment sales of well over $3 million and 80 employees. Baby Bliss is a major employer in the village of Middleville. Chuck Edkins and Gene Weber, current co-owners, were both working for another manufacturer of infant clothes in Wayland when they decid­ ed to buy the Middleville business in 1984. Asked if he would do it again, Edkins said "In a second." Baby Bliss Inc. has a full­ time designer on staff, and also outside designers who submit ideas for infants clothes. There are two factory buildings, totaling 50.000 square feet, in Middleville where the garments arc pro­ duced. One is located on Spr­ ing Street and the other is on Main Street. The Baby Bliss Outlet Store is the retail outlet for the com­ pany and is located at 314 Arl­ ington Street (M—37). Special discounts every Wednesday attract shoppers from a wide area in Southwest Michigan. Edkins said the company is planning no major expansion, but is building on the capability it has. The company has a plant and available machinery in Nashville which can be ac­ tivated for use any time the demand is there, he noted. In the last two years, the company has added toddler and juvenile clothes to its line of products, Edkins reports. The “Five Star Guarantee” Team Currently in the negotiating stage is an agreement to use the "Tony the Tiger" logo on a new line of sleepwear, Edkins said. "Tony the Tiger,” an advertising symbol for Kellogg Co. of Battle Creek, is the second most recognizable character in the United States, with the only one more well known being Mickey Mouse, he said. He expects results from that endeavor within three to six months. Edkins reports Baby Bliss garments arc already mer­ chandised through Sears, Avon, Mervyn’s and Macy's of New York. Large outlets for the baby garments account for for 10 percent of total sales, with 90 percent sold through the Arlinton Street outlet ‘store, Edkins said. Trevo Fox con show the customer almost any kind of fabric at the Baby Bliss Outlet Store. (Pictured left to right) Clyde Boggus, Sharon Jelinek, Terry Keech, John Smith. - The “Five Star Guarantee" team salutes all of our friends and 'neighbors we've had the privilege of serving in our community. PVe would also like to take this opportunity to announce our new manager, Clyde Boggus, to the Hastings area. Even though there's a new face in the crowd, with new ideas, our goal is to have the same dedication to customer service and our gratitude speaks through that service. In this small way, we are able to thank you, our customer, for your patronage and support over the years. “To serve you is a real privilege’ 1480 West Green Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 Ferrel Igos INCORPCHATBO Phone - 945-5233 In addition to baby clothes. Baby Bliss does special jobs. Carol Kellogg sews lumber yard apron ties. �Progress '88 Twin City Foods sprouts more space to process vegetables by Shelly Suker Peas and beans are not all . that’s growing for Twin City Foods of Lake Odessa, a vegetable production and distribution center that is sprouting more storage and packaging space than ever. The company is currently undergoing a S10 million ex­ pansion of its freczer/warchouse and packaging room where the amount of processed vegetables will grow from 100.000 pounds a day to near­ ly 400.000 pounds each day. Lake Odessa Division General Manager Mike Lien said. Twin City Foods is.a frozen vegetable packaging and distribution corporation head­ quartered in Washington state. It has eight processing J plants located in Washington. Idaho and Lake Odessa. The company came to Lake ■“< Odessa after purchasing rhe ’ former Lake Foods Corpora­ * tion. known to local residents as the “canning factory.” in February of 1986. “We’ve markeicd back , here for years.” Lien noted. “Midwest people have been buying our product since the 1940s. We’ve had freezer Midwest people have been buying our product since the 1940's ... and now we're becoming a pro­ duction and distribution center for Twin City Foods. •• - Mike Lien ' ' beans, com. potatoes and peas processed locally and by the seven other plants. The old “cold room” will be used this summer when fresh vegetable processing begins. Currently underway as part of building renovation is an enlargement and moderniza­ tion of the company’s package ing room where two produc­ tion lines will be increased to six. In addition, recently pur­ chased "platforms” costing over $300,000 have been in­ stalled which will give the company the means to begin packaging mixed vegetables. Lien explained that con­ tinued growth in the food packaging industry is the reason for massive expansion efforts within the corporation. tory as "fresh-pack.” The vegetables are stored and then packaged the following winter or "repacked” Lien said. In contrast to the former Lake Foods Corporation, Twin City Foods does not can vegetables but uses soley a boxing and bagging packaging method. Lien said. Customer labels include Spartan, Kroger, Safeway and Jewel while other buyers are scattered around the United States. Canada, South Africa. Japan, England. Taiwan and Sweden, Lien said. "Spartan is really the big one." Lien said. Currently, there arc about 120 unionized employees working at Twin City Foods, located at 1315 Sherman St. in Lake Odessa. “It’s a growing market.” said Lien, who was transfer­ red to Lake Odessa from the Lewiston. Idaho plant. The Lake Odessa operation will also gain a new quality control laboratory, and nearly $750,000 to SI million will be spent to remodel the fresh bean operation. An enlarge­ ment of the compression area to coincide with the larger warehouse is also underway and more employees will be needed as time goes on. Lien said. "Wc’rc hoping to be done in June.” he added. Using beans and peas gain­ ed through contracting with area farmers, the company washes, cuts and freezes the produce during the summer, a process known within the fac­ In this file photo from 1986, Lien, left, shows Lake Odessa zoning board member Jim Stafford, center, and village manager John French how fresh beans are processed at the plant. WILDER S AUTO SERVICE the past three years and look forward to serving you in the future." • • • • • — See us For All Your Auto Service Needs — • • 'We have enjoyed serving you for • • • • • • • From Left: Scott Sears, Neil Wilder, Paul Hoffman, Mitch Honeysett, Wayne Nicholson, George Ruffner. WE WILL MEET OR BEAT ANY COMPETITOR'S PRICE IN BARRY COUNTY! General Manager Mike Lien stands inside the »w 75,000 sq. ft. warehouse of Twin City Foods hich distributes frozen vegetables to various cusimers in the midwest. 124 North Jefferson • Brakes Shocks Tune-ups Carburetors Oil, Lube Filter Struts Fleet Servicing Alignment Starters Alternators Flush & Fill Transmissions Exhaust Systems All Major & Minor Repairs Foreign Car Service — 948-2192 OPEN: Monday-Friday 8:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m 'til Noon Page 49 �Progress S8\ Caring for others is big business in Delton by Elaine Gilbert With a philosophy of “Let's keep our loved ones at home.” TLC Home Cure Ser­ vice. Inc. accepted its first client Dec 31. 1983. Now more than four years later, the Delton-based service still cares for that first client and has added hundreds more. Last year TLC served more than 600 clients, most from Kalamazoo County. And the firm has expanded by receiv­ ing a contract from a major Kalamazoo hospital to do “patient sitting." said Phyllis Ryan-White, owner and presi­ dent of TLC. TLC is headquarted in a spacious office that takes up the second "floor of RyanWhite’s home, off M-43, on the southern edge of Delton. Believing that people should be allowed to stay in their own homes whenever possible, she started her own business after working as a nurse’s aide in the private care field for 20 years in the Kalamazoo area. TLC offers services around the clock to all ages who need home care because of auto ac­ cidents. strokes, senility, surgery and a multitude of other reasons including help for mothers who return to their homes with new infants. Home care assistance is provided for such needs as personal hygeine, cooking, light housekeeping, and tak­ ing clients to doctor's appoint­ ments. Live-in care can also be provided if needed. “By staying in their own homes, patients* recovery rate is a lot greater,” Ryan-White said. TLC staff also are available to give a vacation break to persons who are caring for elderly relatives and want to Calhoun counties, including get away for awhile. However, she notes that the Plainwell and Marshall. For a company now works more short time the firm had a with hospitals and trusts than branch in Hastings. Although individual home care. And that has been closed, TLC still "we're the only agency (of its serves Hastings area kind) in Barry County to pro­ residents. With Bronson Methodist vide 24-hour care.” The firm even has staff who Hospital in Kalamazoo. TLC can fly to Florida, for exam­ has a contract to provide pa­ ple, to travel with a client if tient or companion sitting with that person wants to get to that hospitalized patients who need state but is too ill to fly alone. that type of service. TLC When Ryan-White started employees who engage in that her business, a ledger pur­ type of service do not take chased at K-Mart was all she vital signes or perform per­ needed for a bookkeeping sonal care. “It’s for cases where we system. Now a computer has taken its place, but the “K­ have to make sure a patient Mart book” is still around as a doesn’t move his bead or get out of bed and family keepsake. In the firm’s early days, her members and hospital staff kitchen served as an office can't remain in the room and a bookkeeper came in one around the clock. TLC also day a week to post records and can supply nurse's aides to do the payroll and billing at work the fl«x>rs when the hospital is short staffed, ” die same time. But TLC has blossomed. It Ryan-White said. TLC also works with trust has grown from an office staff of one to three full-time and departments of First of two-part time people plus an America and Comerica and is attorney and accountant; from connected with Management one filing cabinet to seven; Services, Inc. of Grand and from one phone to a Rapids. “When people have trusts system with five lines. Last year the firm sent out and no family to help them 125 W-2 forms and most of and when they can't take care those employees worked of themselves, they call us and 40-hour weeks, Ryan-White the trust fund pays us (to take said. “And we’re always care of them),” she looking for new help...We explained. TLC also is set to work with usually look for people who have at least six months ex­ Community Re-Entry Ser­ perience in a nursing home vices of Michigan Inc., a sub­ and have Red Cross training. sidiary of New Medico, at St. Mary’s Lake by providing sit­ TLC trains in some cases.” TLC services clients in ters to be with their clients Barry, Kalamazoo and who have head injuries. Owner and president of TLC Home Care Service, Phyllis Ryan-White shows the K-Mart ledger she used for her bookkeeping system when she started the business on a small scale. Bookkeeping is now com­ puterized, she said. . TLC’s new computer is shown in the background, while Phyllis Ryan-White (right), owner, gives Carrie Olsen a look at the first K-Mart ledger she used for bookkeeping. A number of insurance companies such as Crawford, Citizens. AAA Detroit, Health Circle, State Farm, etc. have called on TLC to care for their clients, she con­ tinued. And a Kellogg retirees group and a guardianship cor­ poration, both based in Battle Creek, call on TLC when they need to provide care for a client. TLC has an RN on the staff who goes out and dispenses medications and com­ municates with doctors and an LPN was scheduled to join the staff this month. In addition, there arc certified nurse’s aides. The staff is bonded and in­ sured by worker’s compensation. Ryan-White is not just a figurehead with her firm. She travels approximately 1,000 miles a week, making rounds to all the places that have TLC clients. She checks to see how clients arc progressing, to determine if an RN is needed, or to help handle any pro­ blems. A phone in her car helps her to conduct business wherever she might happen to be. She notes that all of her of­ fice staff is on call through a 24-hour paging system. Although business is brisk, Ryan-White and 10 of her staff have made time to show compassion and help by volunteering their services to assist in caring for 94-year Mary Marshall of Kalamazoo who was severely beaten by intruders who broke into the elderly woman’s home several months ago. “There are many other Mary Marshalls that do not have money or insurance for custodial care, no insurance to pay for nusring care. Skilled nursing help they (most in­ surances) pay for but not for custodial care. Many don’t need skilled help and there’s no funding for them (to get custodial care they need). “We see waht we can do. It's a shame. Senior citizens think they have insurance and they don’t have insurance for custodial care, personal care, someone to fix meals and do light housekeeping and be a companion,” said RyanWhite. a Delton resident for the past 30 years. "If wc can not be of service to them (callers) wc arc not afraid to refer them to the COA (Commission on Ag­ ing). Hospice. Social Services or other agencies, she said. Special care is given to match TLC staff with clients. And it usually takes two to three weeks to get a new case coordinated well, with an em­ phasis on the compatibility of patient and care-provider. A minimum four hours of work is required of each case per day in order for TLC to accept a client. Scheduling TLC employees “isn’t as easy as you think.” says Sally Cummings, TLC personnel director. She ex­ plains that it involves putting people on the shifts they prefer and making sure they are compatible with a diem, so the two can get along well. “A lot of older people re­ sent people when they first get in their home...so we try to match age preference, com­ mon interests, etc.,” said Cummings, who was original­ ly involved in home care with TLC. As for the firm's expansion. Ryan-White said, “We wouldn’t have the progress and growth if it was not for of­ fice (staff) and (other) staff. I thank them for doing a good job and getting •eferrals.” TLC offers services around the clock to all ages who need home care because of auto ac­ cidents, strokes, senility, surgery and a multitude of other reasons in­ cluding help for mothers who return to their homes with new infants. — Phyllis Ryan-White Office manager Carrie Olsen (right) and Ellen Gray, RN, confer in the TLC office in Delton. Page 50 Sally Cummings is the personnel director for TLC. 99 Pom Ryan does posting and handles filing in the bus" office. �QCAPPON OIL COMPANY Quick Marts Gasoline Fuel Oil Tires Oil Products The main office of Cappon Oil Co. house* general accounting, company computer service*, and a retail store for auto product*. Celebrating 25 years In the petroleum business. In a day and age when the quality of products is on the decline and the price of products is on the rise, we know that it Is important to you as a consumer to be able to de­ pend on a company that is dedicated to providing the highest quality product available at a reasonable price. That is why we at Cappon Oil Company are proud of the fact (hat we are part of the Shell family of petroleum marketers and that we have had the privilege to serve the Barry County area for over twenty years with a complete line of Shell petroleum products. Product integrity has dimlnshed greatly over the last few years as many suppliers of locally owned service sta’ tlons have purchased their products from a variety of ter­ minals depending upon which terminal happens to have the cheapest price. We at Cappon Oil Company are pro­ ud of the fact that each and every gallon of gasoline sold through our Cappon’s Quick Marts as well as the other sixteen - < ately owned stations that we deliver to is pur­ chaser- ,rom Shell Oil Company, Insuring you as our ■ custr i: ler that you are purchasing the highest quality per­ ' troleum product to be found anywhere. . Take Shell's two grades of unleaded gasoline, Shell i RU2000 and Shell SU2000. These two products were in­ : traduced after extensive research was done by Shell’s “.technical engineers to reduce deposit buildup around k engine valves which is a proven source of engine knock. • Shell's two grades of unleaded have been so successful i in reducing these mineral deposits in the engine that Motor Trend Magazine has announced that they are us-. ;■ Ing Shell’s SU2000 Super Unleaded gasoline in all of their E testing procedures. . See . With the price that you have to pay fora new car today, shouldn't you be using a gasoline that is proven to be bet­ ter for your engine the more you use It? Stop in at one of our Cappon’s Quick Marts and give our Shell gasoline a try. We have locations in Hastings, Middleville, Nashville, Ionia, Lake Odessa, Gun Lake, Delton, and Charlotte. For your other automotive needs, stop In and talk to Brian VanAman in our warehouse automotive parts store where some of the lowest prices can be found on tires, batteries, filters, motor oil, and many other automotive needs. Our automotive par’s store is located next to our main office at 1601 S. Bedford Rd. in Hastings, Michigan. We are proud to be a member of the Shell Family and we are proud to be a part of a community of people who ap­ preciate high quality petroleum products. We will continue to provide the highest quality products available as long as we are of service to you in this area. CAPPON OIL COMPANY Petroleum supplier for Barrv County _______________________________________ Page 51 �Protection Pion Over 120 New Cars & Trucks — in stock — Stop by the NEWEST Car Showroom in Hastings ★ PARTS ★ + ADMINISTRATION* Cathie Wood Frank Dockter Virginia Dove Millie Parker Allisa Coykendall Owner Sales Manager Office Manager Office ★ SALES ★ Sales Sales Sales Sylvia Andrus Rod Sellen Liz Morey Service Porter Parts Mgr. Parts Counter * SERVICE * Bob Harris Fred Bray Paul Pelon III Jeff Jordan John Krestakos Business Mgr. Office Sales Roger Van Voikinburg Bill Hall Mechanic Earl Reid Scott Dean Mechanic Mechanic Service Mgr. OPEN: Mon. and Wed. 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PTOtOCtKHI PNH! Protection Pion See ... Cathie Wood, Frank Dockter, Klei, Fred rreu Bray, oiay, Paul ralll Pelon “cion III, III, Jeff uCTT Jordan, JOrGan, John JOnn Krestakos, IxiGSlaKuS, Bob DOD Harris narnS HASTINGS • Chrysler • Plymouth • Dodge 1455 W. State St., Hastings • Call 945-9383 i � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-05-12.pdf e1fc7b0cfaf6278b2038128273bb7e4e PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRA** .^ll"«/WicUbrjrv aa SOUTH CHURCH ST8E£T 5. Church ct ...wrap ig authors honored for talents Page 10 Window shot in Hastings To* vnship Bwy County Sheriff! deputies ire continuing to investigate a window shooting last week in Hastings Township. Oa May I, a resident of the 700 block of Terry Lane reported finding a small caliber bullet in the curtain of a window on the south aide of his home. Deputies found the bullet had traveled through a double glass window to enter the home. No other evidence was collected, dttutieasaid. The windows are valued at $20. and the owe ttmains open. HASTINGS, MjCiUwAN Cook is Liberty Bell winner Pagel Page 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 । Hastings VOLUME 133, NO. 20 School program has ethnic flavor " Banner THURSDAY, MAY 12. 1988 PRICE 25’ Public hearing set for May 23 council meeting Council to consider fundraising, displays by charitable groups in parks by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Drawing six weeks of debate to a near conclusion, the Hastings City Council voted unanimously to consider an ordinance amendment to allow non-profit groups to put up displays and hold' fundraisers at city parks. A public hearing will be held at the May 23 council meeting to solicit citizen comments on the proposed ordinance. If approved in its present form, non-profit groups would be able to seek council permission to hold money-making activities at all city parks except for Tyden Part. The question of allowing concession sales at city parts began in March when a group of local vendors approached the council seeking permission to operate at Fish Hatchery Part. But stiff opposition from the city's parks recreation and insurance committee led to the defeat of the motion. Through two meetings with various members absent, council debated allowing concessions to be sold at the part. In April a motion was approved to allow non-profit groups to hold displays but not to conduct sales, as was reported earlier. But since that recommendation had bypassed the original question of allowing concession sales, the issue has continued to occupy council attention. At Monday's meeting, council members debated a provision in the proposed ordinance to allow for a franchise to operate vending machines in city parks. Third Ward Councilman Don Spencer said the vending machine limitation would be inadequate "I think if you want vending machines, that's too narrow," be said. "I think there might be something more advantageous than vending machines." But Fourth Ward Councilwoman Esther Walton, said the parks committee didn't even want to go that far. "The committee has decided we don't want anything sold except pop, and we're reluctant to do that," she said. Continued on Page IS to halt use hone tower to begin near Delton at Pleasant Lake by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Attorney James Fisher, co-chairman of the 3arry County Bar Associa­ tion’s Law Day, presents Richard M. Cook with the Liberty Bell Award on Friday. Cook received the honor for his years of community service as publisher of the Hastings Banner, as director on numerous boards, and as a member of several local agencies and organizations. (Banner photo by Jeff Kaczmarczyk). Denying a request to maintain the status quo, a Barry County Circuit Court judge has given a Kalamazoo company permission to begin operating a cellular phone tower erected last month near Delton. A company spokeswoman said Wednesday the tower will xgin operating shortly, but opponents of the tower’s construction said they'll continue to seek its removal from the Pleasant Lake area. Accepting the defense arguments that Former Banner publisher receives Liberty Bell Award by Jen Kaczmarczyk Hastings Manufacturing company, an automobile after-parts manufacturer, have been working on a day-to-day ex­ tension of their old contract since it ex­ pired Feb- I, 1988. Wednesday’s meeting is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Hastings Manufacturing plant. The Barry County Bar Association honored former Hastings Banner publisher Richard M. Cook last week as its 1988 recipient of the Liberty Bell Award. The annual award is given each Mu; by the bar to a local person who exemplifies citizen participation in law and legal matters. Cook, 86, joined the family owned and operated newspaper in 1930, eventually buy­ ing it out in the 1940s. He operated the paper until it was sold in 1974. James Fisher, co-chairman of the bar’s Law Day Committee, credited Cook's life-long journalistic efforts to bring complex matters into the average citizen’s range of understanding. Calling Cook one of the long-time leaders in Hastings, Fisher lauded him for a lifetime devoted to public service in Hastings. "Dick Cook's family has been active in civic affairs for 100 years, and they continue to be active in the community," he said. Surrounded by family members and a host of local dignitaries. Cook accepted the presen­ tation Friday at the award ceremony held in the Barry County Circuit Courtroom. "This has taken me completely by sur­ prise," he told the gathering, which included several classes of elementary school children. “I do appreciate it, and I appreciate everything you said." Prior to the presentation. Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster said Law Day was begun some 30 years ago by President Dwight Eisenhower to recall the development and history of law in American society. "Law Day is to remind us of the past history of law and its development.” he said. "How we define justice depends on how we work together to shape it. "Citizens have the right to participate in justice. Citizens have the right to determine justice," he said. Shuster said the legal process is not confin­ ed to national or state capitals but begins at the local level. . "Ordinarily, those who make contributions to justice do not hold prominent positions.” he said. "Many of these rights have been won by ordinary citizens exercising their rights as citizens. "Participation in important decisions begins at the neighborhood level.” he said. Observing that the American Bar Associa­ tion’s theme for this year’s law day is pro­ moting legal literacy among citizens, co­ chairman Robert Byington said understanding something of the law is necessary to function in a democracy. "Because our government is a government of the consent of the people, we are our own lawgivers,” he said. "Learning about the law takes a special effort, an effort that may not be appreciated until it's necessary.” Affiliated with the Banner and Hastings Press for half a century and member of numerous local boards and organizations. Cook said he's seen a fair amount of change during his life in Hastings. "When I first came here, there were six trains a day each way between Detroit and Grand Rapids.** he said. "Now there’s none. "You could take a letter down to the postal train, it could go to Grand Rapids, and in some cases you’d get a response later that afternoon,” he said. A long-time resident al 505 S. Park St., Cook said life has continued to improve in Hastings during his years here. “In many ways, the quality of life is definitely improved,” he said. "Looking back, your first thought is that things were better, but if you really think it through and analyze it, it’s something different. "Shopping is a lot easier than it was, with all these supermarkets. Even up and down the street, there’s more variety. You can get goods now that you used to have to go to Bat­ tle Creek or Grand Rapids or Kalamizoo for. Growing up from an industrial/agricultural area to more of a town of commuters also has brought changes for the better. “Now about all the streets arc curbed, gut­ tered and surfaced," he said. “Back then most were dirt roads. “People talk about smog now. they don’t know what they’re talking about,” he said. "The dust was terrible.” And just as soon as snow fell, residents would start up their soft coal-fed furnaces. "In the winter time, you’d get those clouds of smoke over the city," he said. The coal furnaces led to a staple of jour­ nalistic coverage in his early days at the Ban­ ner — covering chimney fires. "That was common for newsmen in those days to go to chimney fires.” he said. "They were spectacular. They didn't do much damage, but they kept the fire department busy." But generally speaking, news coveregc hasn’t changed much, he said. "I don't suppose it was much different than it is now. really." he said. One change in na­ tional publications is the practice of using sources without names. That wasn't done in the old days. Cook said. Story Continued on Page 13 A cellular phone tower, shown from the west shore of Pleasant Lake, will soon be operating despite objections from lake residents. Cellular One will loose nearly <20,0 ,000 a month if the tower were not allowed to be operated, Judge Richard M. Shuster Friday refused to grant an injunction prohibiting operation of the phone tower. Arguing that the 314-fcot, red and white tower ruins the scenic view of Pleasant Lake and decreases property values, local residents of the Pleasant and Mud Lake Conservation Coalition have opposed construction of the tower since the beginning of the year. The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special use permit on Feb. 22 for Cellular One to construct the tower on 8.26 acres of land off Kingsbury Road near Pleasant Lake. A group of local citizens filed a preliminary injunction suit April 4 in Barry County Circuit Court to prevent construction of the tower. But local resident Gary Tallenger said Cellular One, also known as Michiana Metronet, went ahead with preliminary site preparation as early as April 4. Residents said the tower itself was erected entirely in one day on April 30. Cellular One District Manager Gloria Moon said Wednesday the company was aware of the lawsuit but continued with plans based upon the earlier Zoning Commision's approval. "We went ahead because we had approval,’' Moon aid. Continued, 15 Three killed in two weekend accidents by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Three people were killed in two separate road accidents last weekend in Barry County. Dwight M. Hoffman. 55. of Hastings, was pronounced dead on arrival at Pennock Hospital following a one-vehicle accident late Friday night near his Rutland Township home. Frank A. Sinkler. 38. of Plainwell, and Lois Coffey, 44. of Otsego, were pronounced dead at the scene after a motorcycle accident early Sunday morning in Prairieville Township. Barry County Sheriff s deputies Anthony Stein and Jay Olcjniczak said Hoffman was driving north on Tanner Lake Road at 11:46 p.m. when he lost control of his 1975 Ford pickup. Hoffman crossed the center line, slid broa. side for up to 200 feet and left the west side of the road, deputies said. He then struck one tree, continued 28 feet, and hit a clump of trees head-on. A witness who was pulling out of his driveway on Tanner Lake Road, told deputies he saw a vehicle drive by him heading north followed by Hoffman’s pickup truck. Both were traveling at a high rate of speed, the witness said. He told police he watched the first vehicle disappear over a hill, but he saw Hoffman’s truck fishtail twice and leave the roadway. Deputies said Hoffman was not wearing a scatbelt at the time. On Sunday, Sinkler and Coffey died after a two-motorcycle accident at 12:42 a.m. on Norris Road near Three Mile Road. Steven J. Ridderman, 32, of Plainwell, told Michigan State Police he was riding his motorcycle south on Norris Road and had slowed to turn west onto Three Mile Road when he was struck in the rear by a three­ wheeled motorcycle ridden by Sinkler. Ridderman said Sinkler was traveling at a high rate of speed and suddenly appeared behind him. After impact. Sinkler continued off the roadway to the east and struck a mail box and two paper boxes before coming to rest. Trooper Vance Hoskins said both Sinkler and Coffey, who was riding with Sinkler. had •been drinking before the accident. Both had been wearing helmets. Hoskins said. Ridderman was taken by BPOH Ambulance to Pipp Community Hospital where he was treated for a leg injury. Hoskins said the investigation is continuing into the accident. Funeral services for Hoffman, of 2800 Tan­ ner Lake Rd., were held Tuesday at Wren Funeral Home. Burial was in Rutland Township Cometary. He was employed with General Motors Oldsmobile Division in Lansing for the past 24 years. Hoffman was born Nov. 4. 1932 in Cedar Springs. He is survived by two sons. David Hoffman of Hastings, and Darrin Hoffman of Delton; one sister, Doris Hollars of Hastings; three brothers, Darrell Hoffman and Dorrance Hof­ fman of Hastings, and Dale Hoffman of Dayton. Tennessee; and one granddaughter. Graveside services were held for Sinkler Wednesday morning at the West Coopcr Cemetery in Kalamazoo. He is survived by a wife. Rita; six children; his mother; and eight brothers and sisters. Funeral services for Coffey were held Wednesday at the Winkel Funeral Home in Otsego. She is survived by a son and two daughters; and by her mother and two brothers. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 12. 1988 Youth Citzenship winners named by Exchange Club The Hastings Exchange Club is sponsoring a Young Citizenship Award for fifth grade students in the Hastings School System. The award, which is choosen by the schools' teachers and principals, is based on citizenship, grades attitude, character. athletic ability, leadership and service. The award involves fifth grade students at all elementary schools except St. Rose, where a sixth grade student is chooscn. It is the second year the exchange club has sponsored the award. Northeastern winners (left to right) Emily Cassell, Angela Pierson and Grant Gibson with principal Dave Styf. Southeastern winner Cam Giles and Kris Meek with principal Chris Warren. At Mutual of Omaha ... South Jefferson STREET NEWS EVENTS 1. Give at the Barry County Red Cross Blood Bank this Wednesday. May 11 from 9 until 3 at Hastings High School. Your blood is need­ ed. Visit Bosley’s after you give and get a Cone Zone or Country Pantry cone on us. 2. The Middleville Rotary Club celebrates it's 50th anniversary this week. Our congratula­ tions. Any Rotarians from Hastings or Middlevill or both can sing a Rotary song from .our soapbox this week and we will donate $50.00 to Polio Plus. (Limit 1). 3. Limerick Day - May 12. Bring us a limerick of your own this week, and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. The one judged best gets another S2.00 and a SJS souvenir mug. We will also publish it in the SJS news. 4. Blame Someone Else Day - May 13. Tell us, in writing or from our soapbox, the best story you can, blaming someone else for something you did. Be creative and get a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5). 5. Friday the 13th. Bring your own ladder to Bosley's on South Jefferson this week and sit under it for ten minutes, tempting fate, and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate and a broken mirror. (Limit 2). 6. Holland Tulip Festival • May 11-14. Bring us a bouquet of your tulips this week and trade them for a $2.00 gift certificate. Wear wooden shoes when you bring theni and it's $2.00 more. (Limit 5). 7. National Mushroom Hunting Championship - May 14-15. Bring us some mushrooms you found while hunting and get a $2.00 gift cer­ tificate. Bring in the biggest one and get $2.00 more. (Limit 10). 8. Woodmen Rangers Day • May. Recite the Woodmen Rangers Pledge from our soapbox and get a $2.00 gift certificate and an ice cream cone. (Limit 5). 9. Two State Two Step - May 14. Do the two state two step on South Jefferson this week and get $2.00 gift certificate. Do it with a part­ ner and get $2.00 more. (Limit 5). 10. Spring Ghost Tales • May 13. Tell us a ghost story from our soapbox this week and get a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 10, all ages). 11. National Nursing Home Week • May 8-14. Call, write or visit someone you know in a nursing home this week. Buy a card for them at Bosley's this week and we will sell it to you at half price. 12. Sea Oats Jamboree - May 13-15. Tell us what sea oats are and how they control beach ero­ sion and get a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 3). 13. Visit DJ. Electric on South Jefferson for all of your electrical needs. We like people who ask “What’s in it for me?” When you are accepted as a Sale Representative for the Mutual of Omaha Companies, there are plenty of oppor­ tunities to make good money. You can also eam bonuses and some first-class trips. But there’s more than money. For those men and women willing to be dedicated professionals, our proven sales system will help you develop long-term relationships and serve families. Individuals and businesses as they grow. Send your resume or call for a confidential interview. St. Rose winners Katyn Rose, teacher Diane Brighton and principal Steve Youngs. Pleasantview winners Michelle Vandenboss (left) and Jennifer Bruce with teacher Mrs. Stevens. Legal Notices Clark J. Suchovsky D.0. Mutual of Omaha SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AN Counties) 2959 Lucerne Dr. SE. #207 Grand Rapids. MI 49506 (616) 942-9770 Mntiiiilx''\ 9Oiffiilia.\Lz Careers for the 9O’s Central winners and teachers (left to right) Audrey Renner, Jill Ward, Pat Market, Erin Johnston, Gretchen Golnek and John Merritt. Eq—1 Opportunity C—pontes M F ? Money from Home! (Gift certificates are limited to one person per month and, unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or older.) Home Equity Loans are available at NBH Yes, money from home (your home) can be obtain­ ed, if you have an amount paid on your property that will be comparable to the project for which you want to borrow. Come see us when you have an idea you think is worth pursuing. ATIONAL ANK of SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS — MS-3429 AST1NGS Rabies shots for pets urged by state vet Laboratory analysis has confirmed rabies in a dog, a cat, and a fox from Tuscola County and a bat in Washtenaw County, accor­ ding to Dr. H. Michael Chad­ dock, state veterinarian and Animal Industry Division director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA). Rabies is a viral disease which affects the nervous system of all warm-blooded animals including humans. Rabies in Michigan dogs is rare, because of licensing and vaccination programs. The af­ fected dog, however, despite being a family pet. had never been vaccinated against rabies. Chaddock said. Throughout the nation, there has been a dramatic in­ crease of rabies in wildlife, mainly skunks, raccoons, and bats. Dogs and cats are mast likely to become infected if they are bitten by a rabid wild animal. Since cats arc nighttime hunters and arc not licensed and vaccinated like dogs, the opportunity for domestic cats to become exposed to and in­ fected by rabid wild animals is relatively high. During 1987, rabies was confirmed by laboratory tests in 24 bats and four skunks in Michigan, according to Dr. George Anderson of the Michigan Department of Public Health. Owners can have their dogs and cats vaccinated for a modest fee by their veterinarian. Both the Michigan Department of Agriculture and the Michigan Department of Public Health strongly recommend that all dogs and cats be vaccinated against rabies. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by James R. Lamp mon and Rose M. Lampman, husband and wife to Commerce Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Cor­ poration Mortgagee, dated July 13, 1984, and recorded on July 18,1984 In Liber 260, on page 195, Barry County Records, Michigan and assigned by said Mortgagee to Richard Tatro, a single man. 2608 92nd St., S.W.. Box 3. Byron Center, Ml 49315. c/o Servicing Agent, Assist, Inc., 35 W. Huron, Suite 201, Pontiac. Ml 49058 by on assignment dated July 17,.1984, and recorded on Avgust 14, 1984 In liber "260, on page 703. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty Three Thousand Seven Hundred Eleven and 37/100 Dollars ($23,711.37), including Interest at 14.875 percent per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml., al Eleven o'clock a.m., on June 16. 1988. Said premises are situated in the township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel in the Southwest one quarter of Section 2, Town 1 North Range 9 West, described as: Com­ mencing 257.5 feet North of the Intersection of the West line of Cobb Road and the South line of said section 2, thence West 330 feet, thence North 132 feet, thence East 330 fee! thence South 132 feet to point of beginning. P.P. No. 08-03 002-016-00. The redemption period shall be six month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(c) in which cose the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 5. 1988 Richard Tatro, a single man. c/o Servicing Agent. Assist. Inc. Mortgagee Neal R. Sutherland, Trustee 35 W. Huron. Suite 201 Pontiac, Ml 48058 (6-2) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made the 30th doy of December 1982, executed by FREDERICK E. HAYES, a single man. as mortgagor, to CYNTHEAl R. HAYES, as mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on January 10. 1983, in Liber 252, on page 634. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and un­ paid at ihe date of this notice Nine Thousand Fortytwo ond 27/100 ($9,042.27) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or proceeding at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt secured by said mortgage, and tne power of sale in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday. June 21. 1988. at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hostings, that being the place for holding the Cir­ cuit Court lor the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for sale ond sold to the highest bidder, al public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mor­ tgage, together with interest thereon at nine (9%) percent per annum, together with the legal costs ond charges of sole, including the attorney fees as provided by low and in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and described as follows, to-wit: Lots 1200 and 1201 in the City, formerly Village, of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof. The length of redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A. 3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Dated: May 6. 1988 Jeffrey L. Youngsmo (P40393) Attorney for Cyntheal R. Hayes Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (6/9) West State at Broadway Member FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 8:30 a.m. • 12:05 Noon • 5:30 p.m. HARVEY ■ �ttrrARY The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 12, 1988 — Page 3 40 to 60 months sentence given to drunk driver A 25-year old driver with a history of drunken driving offenses was sentenced last week in Barry County Circuit Court to the maximum term of 40 to 60 months in state prison. David A. Huffman, of 4175 S. Shore Dr., Delton, pleaded guilty in April to drunken driving, third offense. In exchange for his guilty plea, a charge of driving with a suspended license, second offense, was dismissed. Huffman was arrested by Michigan Slate Police in July 1987 on South Shore Drive in Barry Township. Three arraigned in attempted bar break-in Three Hastings men arrested in April after they allegedly attempted to break into the Blarney Slone Bar in Rutland Township were arraigned in Barry County Circuit Court Iasi week. The three were arrested April 12 after a neighbor reported seeing four people trying lo enter the building early that morning. The four scattered before Barry County Sheriff's deputies arrived at 6 a.m. to check the premises. But after deputies left, the four returned, and the neighbor called deputies a second time. Brian Snider, 22, stood mute to two counts of attempted breaking and entering a building with intent to commit larceny. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered by the court, and a pretrial hearing was set for May 25 before Judge Hudson E. Deming. The attempted break-in charge carries a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison or one year in county jail. Snider, of 519 S. Hanover St., also stood mute to a charge of resisting and obstructing a police officer. That charge arose from an incident in March on West Apple Street. The offense is a misdemeanor, punishable by two years or $1,000 in fines. Snider also stood mute to an habitual offender charge that he lias two prior felony convictions for resisting and obstructing a police officer and malicious destruction of a building. A $5,000 cash or surely bond was continued for Snider. Donnie M. Brazier, 17, of 519 S. Hanover St., stood mute to two counts of attempted breaking and entering. Trial was set for June 13 on the two charges. Bond was also continued in the matter. Scott Kinney, 18, also stood mute to two counts of attempted breaking and entering. A pretrial hearing was set for this week, and bond was continued. Kinney, of 79 Sundago Park, was scheduled to be arraigned in circuit court this week on two seperate charges of breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny and attempted breaking and entering. Kinney is accused of breaking into CJ's Takeout on Feb. 29. The more serious charge of breaking and entering carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. The name of the fourth defendant arrested in the attempted Blarney Stone break-in was not released. Because he is a juvenile, ’he matter was sent to probate court. attempted larceny in a building and disturbing the peace after she allegedly tried to shoplift several items from the store. At her arraignement in circuit court in February, she told the court that she had been promised things by a police officer if she accepted a plea agreement with the prosecutor. She also told the court she could neither read nor write. In court April 27, she pleaded guilty to the charge of attempted larceny in a building - a two-year felony offense - in exchange for the dismissal of the other three charges. She also agreed not to enter Felpausch in Delton in the future. Sentencing was set for May 25. A 35-year-old Hastings man was placed on a two-year term of probation on charges of attempted obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. Randy D. LaFaut, of 1002 N. Ferris St., was arrested in August 1987 after attempting to purchase the pain killer Dilaudid with a false prescription. The misdemeanor offense carried a maximum of one year in jail. And a Middleville man accused of stealing a truck from Andrus Chevrolet in Hastings entered a written wavier of arraignment April 26 in circuit court. Eric R. Hysell entered pleas of not guilty to charges of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle and receiving and concealing stolen property over $100. A pretrial hearing was set for May 25. Hysell was arrested in April on charges that he took a new 1987 Chevy truck, switched parts of it with his wife's truck, and hid the rest near a junkyard in Belding. The two charges each cany a maximum penalty of five years in prison. Bond was continued in the matter. Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Friday through Sunday LOWER PENINSULA A chance of showers Friday. Partly cloudy Saturday. Warmer with a chance of showers Sunday. Highs will be in 60s Friday. Warm­ ing into lower 70s to mid-80s by the end of the weekend. Lows will be mostly in the 40s. Partly cloudy Friday and Saturday. A chance of showers Sunday. Highs will be in the mid-40s to mid-50s Friday. Warming into the lower 60s to lower 70s for the weekend. Lows will be mostly in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Convicted sex offender given five-year prison term by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Calling his crime "beastly," a Barry County Circuit Court judge sentenced convicted sex offender Brian H. Seiden to the maximum five years in prison. Seiden, 35, pleaded no contest in April to first-degree attempted criminal sexual conduct with 13- and 15-yeardd sisters. The charges stem from a series of incidents in February and March 1987. Trooper Vance Hoskins of the Michiga State Police Hastings Post said on etu occasion, the victims had drunk l .rge amounts of beer or had been sniffing fumes from paint cleaning solvent provided by Seiden before the incidents. At Seiden’s preliminary exam last August, the older sister testified Seiden had sexually penetrated her on two occasions in February and March 1987. She also testified she saw Seiden have intercourse with the 13-year-old. Prior to sentencing in circuit court May 4, Seiden’s attorney, Charles Zwick, asked the court to follow the state sentencing guideline of six to eight months in jaiL "The course of action that led to this charge can only be described as a severe drinking problem,” Zwick said. But Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster said Seiden had already received a break in having his original charge of first degree criminal sexual conduct pleaded down to attempted criminal sexual conduct. "There's been absolutely no change in the factual basis. There's been absolutely no change," Shuster said. "This is an unforgivable, atrocious crime against nature. Some people use the term beastly. "(The victims) are traumatized by this, and they're in therapy," Shuster said. "They'll probably never recover." Shuster said he would have sentenced Seiden to a longer prison term, but the five-year sentence was the maximum allowed under the charge issued. “We're not able to send Mr. Seiden away for the 15 years he deserves," Shuster said. "This court is frustrated because we cannot protect society longer. We would hope there would be some rehabilitation so you won't be a menace to society." When asked if he would like to make a statement, Seiden replied, "I have nothing to say your honor." First charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, Seiden was scheduled to plead guilty to two added counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. That plea would have dropped the possible life sentence to a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. But Shuster refused to follow the prosecutor's recommended sentence of no more than five years in prison, and Seiden withdrew his plea on Feb. 24. A trial date had been set, but a second plea agreement was reached calling for Seiden to plead guilty to three added counts of attempted criminal sexual conduct in the first degree - each carrying a maximum sentence of five years in prison. Seiden was granted credit for 274 days served in jail awaiting sentencing. In February, Seiden was released from the Barry County Jail, where he had been serving a one-year term for probation violation. In April 1987, he pleaded no contest to charges of malicious destruction of a building in Hope Township. He was placed on probation, but in August he was found guilty of probation violation and was sentenced to jail. sentence." He was given 21 days credit for lime served. In other court business: A 17-year-old Middleville resident was sentenced last week to 10 months in jail for breaking into a home in Irving Township in January. Jeffrey Wilson, of 610 S. Whitmore Rd., pleaded guilty to the five-year offense of attempted breaking and entering in exchange for the dismissal of the 15-ycar charge of breaking and entering. Before sentence was handed down May 4, Wilson's attorney, Charles Zwick of Charlotte, asked the court to sentence Wilson to six months in jail. Zwick said the time would give Wilson the opportunity to complete his high school education so he could find a job and pay restitution after his release. Continued, page 13 Hit-and-run victim hospitalized A Delton woman who was found semi­ conscious eight hours after she was struck by a motor vehicle Saturday re­ mains hospitalized with multiple injuries. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking information concerning the hitand-run accident early Saturday morning that left the 40-year-old woman seriously injured. Gena M. Lester, 5220 W. Cloverdale Rd., was struck by a vehicle on M-43 between Cloverdale and Wall Lake roads about 1 a.m. Saturday. She was found at 9:16 a.m. in a ditch along M-43. Lester was taken to Pennock Hospital and later flown by helicopter to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She remains in intensive care, with in­ ternal injuries plus injuries to the head, neck, left leg and pelvis, said Cpl. George Howell of the sheriffs department. Lester was scheduled for surgery Wednesday for a fractured pelvis and leg. Howell said authorities are still treating the incident as an accident but arc also considering the possibility of foul play. The investigation will be con­ tinuing, he said. Because of the length of time Lester was left unattended. Howell said she's lucky to be alive. Anyone with information about the ac­ cident or Lester’s whereabouts after 1 a.m. should call the sheriff’s department. Students preparing for art show Hastings elementary students are gearing up lor a special art fair they will have at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings on May 20. Shown here with a sign that announces the lair are Central Elementary first and second graders (from left) Katie Miller, Jesse Eaton, Jennifer Ogden, Laura Hendrick, Greg Hall and Kristen Schlachter. The art fair has been planned and coordinated by the joint Parent-Teacher Associations from all the elementary schools. Altogether, about 500 pieces of artwork, including paintings, sketches, paper mache' pieces, three-dimensional works, tin-punch art and stitchery created by the school children will be displayed. The show will run from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the public is encouraged to attend and see the youngsters' artwork. PUBLIC OPINION: LETTERS from our readers.... What do you think about loitering in downtown Hastings? IC1!!.’ (Ill’- 65-year old says she doesn’t get tax break To the editor: UPPER PENINSULA A competency examination was set in February for Cindra L. Reed, 28, at the request of her court-appointed attorney, David Dimmers. Reed, of 331 Lakeside, Delton, was charged with larceny in a building, assault. Prior to sentencing in circuit court May 4, Prosecuting Attorney Judy Hughes said she agreed with the maximum sentence. With a lighter sentence, she said, Huffman could have been released for good behavior within a couple of months. In handing down his sentence, Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster read a list of Huffman's seven earlier offenses involving drinking and driving. Shuster said the maximum sentence Huffman had received previously was 90 days in jail plus probation. "With that kind of history, society is entitled to have Mr. Huffman off the streets," he said. "And the only way to get him off the streets is to put him away, because he drinks and drives whether he has a license or not. "It's a minor - no, a major miracle that he hasn't killed anyone," Shuster said. "Prior efforts have failed, and we're going to send Mr. Huffman to jail for the maximum I'm writing about the article in the Hastings Banner several weeks ago on the school millage and the circuit breaker program, which I didn't understand and every unc I talked to didn’t understand. So I did some checking with a couple super­ visors and if I understand them, it is available if you get a homestead tax credit then you get the break. They say they haven’t had a millage in­ crease in so many years, which is right, but then everytime your valuation goes up on your property, you pay more taxes to the school and county, with out any increase in millage. What’s wrong with . cruising ‘mainstreet’? The valuation has increased several times in the past eight years. As for people getting laid off. that’s life in ,any profession. I also think the Lottery should --jja in the school fund which it was meant for in the beginning and not the state general fund. I’m not against education, but I believe wc should get necessities first before we get lux­ uries. Also I’m over 65 and 1 don’t get a break, and I’m assuming there’s many more. This is my point of view. Francis Maurer Hastings Jerry Johnson Gordon Coller Roger Syme James Robinson Ernie Bateman Carol Englerth Reader says salaries for teachers justified To the editor: To the editor: We are writing in regards to the article in last weeks Banner, ’’Police Crackdown on Local Offender’s.” As young citizens of Hastings, we are aware that there is a problem with kids on the sidewalks and near the courthouse. But as far as cruising up and down mainstreet goes—what harm is made? A town like Hastings has nothing to offer to its young citizens without being able to drive up and down the "main-drag” more accidents are likely to be caused because kids will drive to a greater distance in order to find something to do. and we’re sure many parents would agree with that. They would rather know that their kids are right in town, instead of traveling a long-distance and having to worry more. Il is important to place a public school teacher's salary within the light of some clear realities. Let me apply some simple arithmetic. For discussion, let us assume 25 students arc each getting 25 hours of actual instruction a week, for 36 weeks each year (or 22.500 "student hours”), from a person who by law must complete four years of college or univer­ sity education, be certified (licensed) to per­ form. and also remain licensed through conti­ nuing education every few years. (Do you ex­ pect these same performance qualifications from say. your babysitter?) I use the word "perform", because my ability to write this letter, and the Banner's ability to print and publish it. and your ability to read it. all stem directly from dedicated teachers who "performed” their calling faithfully. Now do you pay your babysitter $1 an hour? $1.50 an hour? If a teacher earns SI an hour or even SI.50 an hour for each of those “student hours" previously mentioned, have we (collectively) paid them an unjust amount considering what is being received? There are not many who arc capable of guiding 25 variations of personality through 900 hours of instruction a year so. that like you. they will have capability in the job market and in society to perform. Signed: Kris Howe. Jennie Jacobs, Deanna Holland, Andy Leonard Sheila Service. Angie Ehredt Allison Brown. Jennifer Jackson Valeric Schorep. Chris Tokarski Missy Hull. Jim Lcsick Christina Morrison. Kim Winans Beverly Ann Wood. Jason Burr Todd Gould. Abby Forbes Evelyn K. Raffler. Erin Keller Tish R. Rciglcr. Steve Jordan Beth Stafford, Gray Kellay Georgette Garcia, Julie Lord Mike Coughlin, Darcic Lowell Melinda Hare. Kim Smead, Tim McKay. Martha Webb Angie Sears. Mindy Williams. Scott Smith. Julie Richter Evy Vargas. Missie Griffin. Iva Vaughn. Tammy Morrison. Wendi Wallace. Adam Burr. Jenny King. Seph Brcnten. Chad Zimmerman. Denise Ellis. Mike Barnett. Kelli Gularowski. Paul Hare. Tracy Heath. Jamcy Garrett. Tina Porter. Jack Robert, Kelley Flood. Lori Hubbell. Mike Wright, Dan Hubbell. Heather Watson. Mark Hubbell, Steven K. Reahm. Mark Wirsch, Keri Howlett. Mason Christiansen. Joel Bridgman, David Fouty. Lenny Case. Ginger Horton. Kim McDonald. Carrie Carr. Kim Smith. Matt Lambert, Tom Bolo. Kris Timm, Lisa Townsend, Melissa Winick. Kim Smith. Bridget Hooten. Scott Teske. Pete Hauschild. Todd Archer. nCJ]| Harold Freeman Hastings The Hastings Last week Hastings Police Chief Dan Furniss announced police would step-up patrols In downtown Hastings to curb loitering on the streets. Furniss said some loiterers are using alcohol and drugs, disturbing the peace and discouraging others from coming downtown at night. Do you think there is a loitering problem and are you discouraged from coming downtown? Jerry Johnson, Hastings: "There certainly is a loitering problem. I do think it's a good idea. It might cut down on the drugs and the other sort of things going on. It probably does keep a lot of people from coming downtown.” Gordon Coller, Middleville: "It doesn't stop me from coming downtown. I live in the country, so I don't get down here. 1 think they have a problem and they should do something. I don't know if it'll solve the problem, but I think it's going to help." Banner ------------------------------------ r Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box b (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner. Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michioan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 19 - Thursday, May 12,1988 Subscription Rates: S13.00 per year in Barry County: S15.00 per year in adjoining counties; and S16.50 per year elsewhere. Roger Syme, Hastings: "It doesn't seem to bother them. There's got to be some place for kids to hang around without being bugged by police. There's no where ii* this town for kids 37 to 24 to go. The loitering at the courthouse lawn - we're not tearing it up. We're not hurting anything." James Robinson, Hastings: "I know a lot of kids who come downtown. Most of them slay within a level of obedience, but some get out of line. I think they should crack down on them but not take it out on everybody." Ernie Dateman, Hastings: "No, I don’t stay away from downtown because of that. I really don’t know how to answer it. It doesn't keep me from downtown. I think there is some idleness around, bur I don't know what to do for it." Carol Englerth, Freeport: "I don't know if there is a problem, but I've heard there is. I think it's a good idea, but where are the kids supposed to go?" Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 12, 1988 Amy I. Bower I Z Dorothy A. Edmonds DOWLING - Dorothy A. Edmonds, 67, of 7918 Bedford Rd., Dowling, died Wednesday, May 4, 1988 at her residence. Mrs. Edmonds was bom in Nashville on July 26, 1920, the daughter of Wallace W. and Grace (Babcock) Mack. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1938 and attended Michigan State University for one year. She was married to Horrace N. Edmonds on May 3,1941. They moved to Dowling in 1980 from Battle Creek where she was a cashier at Arlene’s Truck Stop for 30 years. She was a charter member of Barry County 4-H and a member of the Dowling Country Chapel. She spent the winters in Tampa, Florida. Mrs. Edmonds is survived by her husband, Horace; three sons, Larry Edmonds of Southwyck, Mass., Ronald Edmonds of Battle Creek, Wayne Edmonds of Metairie, Louisiana; two daughters, Muriel Kay Vedilago of George­ town, N.Y., Mrs. Donald (Betty) Mosier of Valparaiso, Ind.; 10 grandchildren; two sisters, Marguerite Lewis of Hastings, Mildred Rhodes of Dowling; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 7 at Dowling Country Chapel with the Rev. Mary Hom officiating. Burial was at Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dowling Country Chapel. Funeral arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home, ilastings. Jesse T. Garrett MIDDLEVILLE - Jesse T. Garrett, 58, of 5504 Engle Road, passed away Friday, May 6, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Garrett was born on December 23,1929 in Fl Wayne, Indiana, the son of James and Addie (Hargis) Garrett He was raised in Ft. Wayne and attended schools there. He served in the United Slates Marines from 1948 to 1952. On December 24, 1959 he married Doris J. Mapes. In 1972 they came to Hastings from Fl Wayne and moved to his present address in 1974. He was employed most of his life as a roofer. He was a member of the Nashville VJ.W. Post #8260. Mr. Garrett is survived by his wife Doris; three daughters, Linda Stonehouse of Middle­ ville, Laura McKelvey of Woodland and Kelly Garrett of Middleville; a son, William Garrett of Hastings; five grandchildren; a sister, Amelia Garrett of California; three brothers, Richard Garrett of Hastings, Luther Garrett of Middleville, and Coil Garrett of Fl Wayne. Preceding him in death were a son, Russell Garrett and a grandson, Jeremy McKelvey. Full Military graveside services will be held Thursday, May 12, at 12:00 p.m., 1988 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS - Amy I. Bower, 90, of 714 E. Grand St., Hastings passed away Saturday, May 7, 1988 at the Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Bower was bom on October 2,1897 in Hastings, the daughter of Albert and Ione (Snyder) Still. She was raised a short time in Battle Creek, spending most of her life in Hast­ ings and atie.ided Hastings Schools, graduating from there in 1916. She was married to Fred F. Bower on November 14, 1918. She was employed as a Librarian in Hastings for many years at the Public Library, High School and Second Ward School. She served as an election official in Hastings for many years and was Pioneer Queen at the Hastings Centennial Celebration in 1971. She was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church, United Church of Women, W.C.T.U., a long time Sunday School Teacher and Vacation Bible School leader for 37 years, a long time member & past officer of the Barry County Historical Society. She corresponded with many church missionaries and also was engaged in missionary work for many years. Mrs. Bower is survived by two daughter, Mrs. R.C. (Wanda) Colston of Tyler, Texas and Mrs. Don (Dorothy) Reid of Hastings; eight grandchildren, Ted Colston of Lawton, Ml., Connie Gossett of Tyler, TX., Diane Colston of Antioch, Tenn., Andrew Reid of Lake Forrest, III., Daniel Reid of O’Fallon, Ill., Steven Reid, Cindy Winebrcnner and Carolyn Cappo.i a’l of Hastings and 11 great gran?children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred on July 3, 1967, three brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Monday, May 9, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. Steven L. Reid officiating. Burial was at the Banfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Historical Society or Hope United Methodist Church Library named in her honor. Desirae Lynn Hummel ATTEND SEfflliE HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West Slate Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 GRACE LUTHERAN a.m.: Worship 11 a.m.; Evening CHURCH, 239 E. North Si.. Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone Gathering 7 p.m. 945-9414. Sunday. May I5 - 8:45 FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. Church School. 10:00 Family 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. David D. Worship. AAL Branch Meeting. Garren. Phone 948-2229 Par­ 6: 00 Voters Meeting. 6:00 Youth Group. Thursday. May 12 - 7:00 sonage. 945-3195 Church. Where Holy Communion Service, 8:00 a Christian experience makes you a member, 9:30 a.m. Sunday AA. Saturday. May 14 - 9:30 Con­ School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Ser­ formation 8. 8:00 NA. Tuesday, vice; 6 p.nE Fellowship Worship; May 17 - 9:30 Wordyratchers. 7:00 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. Care-Giving. 7:30 Family & Hastings Area Children. Wednesday. -May 18 9:30 Family Class. 7:00 Board of Eiders. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Corner of Broadway and Center, in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir. 9 p.m. Church School and Adult Education. 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist. 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday, 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7 p.m. Call for informa­ tion about youth choir. Bible Study, youth group and other activities. HASflNCS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School, 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings Michigan. G. way. Rev. James E. Lcitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Momi-ig Wonhip Service; 6:00 p.m Evening Service. Wednes­ day : 7 p.m. Services for Adults, Teetu and Children. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen BARRY COUNTY CHURCH Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed Sun­ OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan day. May 1 -9:30 and 11:00 Morn­ Avenue, Hastings. MI 49058 Nor­ ing Worship Service. Nursery pro­ man Herron. Minister, telephone vided. Broadcast al 9:30 service (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ Church School Classes for all ages. day, Worship 10 a m., Bible 10:30 Coffee Hour-in the Church School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 Dining Room. 5:30 Junior High p.m. Wednesday, Bible Study 7 Youth meet al Church. Monday. p.m. May 2 • 8:30 a.m. Hastings Area Ministerial Assn. 9:30 Circle I. at HASTINGS GRACE the home of Kathryn Ferris. 1:00 ’ BRETHREN. "The Bible, the Circle 4. in the Lounge. 1:30 Cir­ Whole Bible, and Nothing But the cle 3. al the home of Agnes Smith. Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin 7: 30 Circle 5. at Hidden Valley Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship Community Bldg. 7:30 Circle 6. at service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. the home of Barbara Standage. 9:45. classes for all. Sunday Even­ 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. ing Family Hour. 6:00 (Elern. Bi­ Thursday. May 5 - 9:30 Circle 2. ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible in the Lounge. 5:15 Scholarship Study. Tues., al 7:30 p.m. with Committee meeting. Friday. May SMM club for girls and GBB club 6 - 9:30 May Fcllwoship Day. for boys. sponsored by Church Women United, here. 6:30 to 9:30 Junior High Fellowship Dance-Memorial Hall. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banfield Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. rust BAmst church. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barren, Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South al M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar The Church Page is Paid :or by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS WEXALL PHARMACY Complolo Proscription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings ond lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY ot Hastings, Inc. Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285. SLunday School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hartgcrink. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:C° a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Insurance lor your lite. Home. Business ond Car WHEN FUNERAL HOMES Hostings — Nashville ■ FLEXFAA INCORPORATED ol Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS , O-I C. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions" ■ 110 S. Jellerson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hasnngs. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hostings. Michigan _________________ -____________ -______________________ > Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Banfield Sunday School 9 a.m.; Banfield Worship 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel Sunday School 9: 30; Country Chapel Worship 10: 30. NASHVILLE - Desirae Lynn Hummel, infant daughter of Heather Hummel of 306 W. Casgrove Street, Nashville died May 4,1988 at Pennock Hospital. Desirae Lynn is survived by her mother, Heather Hurr.mell of Nashville; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Hummel and Mr. and Mrs. Don Adams of Nashville; great grandparents, Mrs. June Lewis of Middleville and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Hummel of Evart; great great grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Lewis of Nashville; uncle, David Hummel, Jr., of Nashville; many great uncles and great aunts. Funeral services were held Friday, May 6, at Nashville’s Lakeview Cemetery Babyland with the Rev. Roger A. Claypool officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Desirae Lynn Hummel Memorial Fund. Dorothy P. Wood LAKE ODESSA - Dorothy P. Wood, 86, of Lake Odessa, died Monday, May 9, 1988 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Wood was bom on March 12, 1902 in Cecil, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Martha (Keeler) Crawford. She was married to Percy C. Wood. She was employed fc. several yean by Jackson Stamp­ ing Company. Mrs. Wood is survived by a daughter, Hilda West of Lake Odessa and one son, Percy G. Wood of Clarklake; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; 11 step-great grandchildren; two step-great great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband, Percy on March 27, 1982; one grandson and one great grandson. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 12, at 11:00 a.m., at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with Pastor Jack Calhoun offi­ ciating. Burial will be in Clarklake Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greenfield Home, Grand Ledge. Dwight M. Hoffman HASTINGS - Dwight M. Hoffman, 55, of 2800Tanner Lake Road, Hastings, was dead on arrival Saturday, May 7, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Hoffman was bom on November 4, 1932 in Cedar Creek, the son of John and Marguerite (Goble) Hoffman. He was raised in ithe Hastings area and attended Tanner School. He was employed with General Motors Oldsmobile Division in Lansing for the past 24 years. He was a member of the World Church of God and the National Rifle Association. Mr. Hoffman is survived by two sons, David Hoffman of Hastings and Danin Hoffman of Delton; one granddaughter; a sister, Doris Hollars of Hastings; three brothers, Darrell Hoffman, Dorrance Hoffman both of Hastings and Dale Hoffman of Dayton, Tennessee. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 10, at 3:30 p.m., at the Wren Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Stephenson 92HASTINGSJack - William Jack Stephenson, 75, 15714 Island Court, Hastings passed away Friday, May 6, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Stephenson was bom October 25, 1912 in Columbia City, Indiana, the son of Elmer and Josephine (Humbert) Stephenson. He lived in Hastings the past 10 years coming from Warsaw, Indiana. He was married to Ethel Kocker on Septem­ ber 7, 1963. He retired in 1973 as a serviceman for the gas and electric company in Warsaw. He was a WWII Veteran in the United States Navy. Mr. Stephenson is survived by one son, William Jack Stephenson Jr. of Warsaw, Indiana. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 10,1988 at the Titus Funeral Home in Warsaw, Indiana. Burial was at the Eberhard Cemetery in Columbia City, Indiana. Christopher D. Negus BATTLE CREEK - Christopher D. Negus, 21, of Banfield Road, Battle Creek, passed away Sunday. May 8, 1988 at Bronson Methodist Hospital’s Burn Unit. Mr. Negus was bom on September 23,1966 in Battle Creek, the son of James P. and Donnise L. (Parmalee) Negus. He was raised most of his life in Battle Creek with the excep­ tion of living in Lakeland, FL for four years. He graduated from Pennfield High School. He was employed at Keiper Reciro Company in Battle Creek. ' Mr. Negus is survived by his adopted mother, Betty Negus of Hastings; four brothers, Kenneth Negus, who is serving in the United States Army in Fort Wain wight, Alas­ ka, Stephen, David and Larry Negus all of Hastings; grandparents, Mrs. Joyce Crowell of Battle Creek, James Negus of Battle Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Zennie (Rachel) Wallace of Newago; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceding him in death were his parents James P. and Donnise L. Negus. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 11, 1988 at Langeland Climax Chapel with Rev. John Motter of Emmett Street Missionary Church in Battle Creek officiating. Burial was at Roof Cemetery, Charleston Township in Kalamazoo County. Memorial contributions may be made to Bronson Methodist Hospital Bum Unit. Florence L. Wiswell HASTINGS - Florence L. Wiswell, 85, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, May 5,1988 al Porter Hills Presbyterian Village in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Wiswell was bom on December 30, 1902 in Hastings, the daughter of Albert and Mae (Newton) Schaffhausen She was raised in the Delton area and attended rural schools there. She graduated in 1921 from Hastings High School. She went on to attend Western Michigan College recieving her teachers rati­ fication. She taught school a few years in River Rouge. She was married to Roger W. Wiswell on August 2, 1928. They lived in Kalamazoo for nearly 20 years before coming to Hastings in 1945. She was a member of the First Presbyte­ rian Church, Hastings Womens Club and Pennock Hospital Guild. Mrs. Wiswell is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, James and Jill Wiswell of Hastings; three grandchildren; a brother, Paul Schaffhauser of Battle Creek; three sisters, Helen Newhouse of Grand Rapids, Irene York of Kalamazoo and Kate Mahoney of Grand Haven. Preceding her in death were her husband, Roger on May 8, 1963; three brothers, Isacc, Andrew and Frederick Schaffhauser; two sisters, Grace Vanderburg and Josephine Moreford. Funeral services were held Monday, May 9, 1988 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Arrangement were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. [ .Memorial contributions may be made to । Presbyterian Church or Youth Program of your choice. Galen S. McClelland FREEPORT - Galen S. McClelland, 76, of Freeport, died 6:05 p.m. Saturday, May 7,1988 at Thornapple Manor. Mr. McClelland was bom on October 30, 1911 in Nashville, the son of Albert and Celestia (Good) McClelland. He was raised in the Nashville area and attended schools there. He was a farmer most of his working life. Mr. McCelland is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Elwood (Elizabeth) Klingman of Lake Odessa, Mrs. Robert (Edith) Watkins of Oakdale, Calif., Mrs. Donald (Alberta) Gosch of Fulton, N.Y., Mrs. Stanley (Mildred) Parker of Battle Creek; two brothers, Ralph McClel­ land of Hastings and Kenneth McClelland of Bellevue.. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Adron and Vernard McClelland. Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 10, at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Kenneth Gamer officiating. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. Woodland News Barbara Potter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Poller of Muskegon, graduated front the University of Michigan. College of Architec­ ture. on April 30. Potter is the granddaughter of the late Ted Jordan and Lucy Jordan and the late Jean Potter and Forrest Potter, all of Woodland. She will return to the university this fall to begin work toward a master’s degree in architecture. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Potter. Lucy Jordan. Mr. and Mrs. Gary McCaul and boys. Jeanette Mcringa and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Johnston all attended the graduation ceremony in Ann Arbor. On the Sunday following the graduation. Barbara’s grandmother. Lucy Jordan, held a family dinner at (he Jordan farm on Woodland Road in honor of the graduate. Guests at the dinner included Mr. and Mrs. Jack Potter. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Potter and family. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Potter and family. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. Gary McCaul and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Meringa and family. Ruth Nicthamcr. Marcello Idlcbird. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lind, David Lind. Carolyn Miller, Tim and Tina Lind and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Cunningham. An interesting program was held at the Zion Lutheran Church mother and daughter banquet Monday evening, including special music by Carrie Randall. Vicki Nicthamcr. Sarah Nicthamcr and Tonya Nicthamcr. Six ladies of the church presented a short skit about being mothers. Men of the church served dinner to 92 ladies and girls. The tables were decorated with fresh daffodils and tulips and programs with cutout sunbonnet girls similar to the oldfashioned quill pattern of the same name. Earl and Lurene Enness recently returned to their Woodland area home after spending several months in their Florida quarters. Guests at Kilpatrick Church’s mother and daughter banquet were also served by the men of the church, and around 180 ladies attended Wednesday evening. Ham was furnished by the two ladies missionary societies of the church and the rest of the dinner was potluck. After dinner, the group moved upstairs for a program. Joyce Marsteller greeted the ladies and Sheila Carter gave an opening prayer. Christie and Leslie Hicks sang several special songs. Sheila Carter read a poem about mother’s checkered apron. The poem was acted out by Joyce Marsteller to the great amusement of all present. Gifts were given to the person with most buttons on their clothing (Michelle Becker) and the person with the most hairpins in their coiffure (Dorothy Hcnney), as well as to the ladies who got up earliest that day and the ladies who got up latest that day. Joyce Marsteller then introduced Michelle Becker, a nurse who works at the United Brethren Missionary True Hospital in Sierra Leone. Wept Africa. Becker, 24, has served in the mission field for two years and was at her home in Indiana for her first trip back since going to Africa. Becker reported that in the mission hospital, nurses also supervise the native staff, are pharmacists, operate the central supply, do housekeeping, drive ambulances, give treatments and are the hospital administrators and do the cashiering. She said that the hospital got a new roof with metal beams, which are insect-proof, last year and that several other accomplishments and improvements had been made in the com­ pound by a work crew that came from Michigan and Indiana during the summer. Leo Spitzley reported that the Woodland Towne House served over 200 Mother’s Day buffet dinners on Sunday. Viola Cunningham and her crew served over 400 dinners at Cunningham's Acre on Mother’s Day. Hilda Jones was in the hospital a while last by Catherine Lucas week but is now at her home near the Marsteller residence on Barnum Road. She was at several event last week. Cliff Saudy is home from Pennock Hospital where he received treatment for hip and knee problems. Lakewood United Methodist Church held a mother-daughter banquet last Thursday. Kathy Stowell was chairman of the banquet committee. Muriel Pierce gave a prayer before the dinner. After dinner, a tribute to mothers was given by Tricia Pierson, and a tribute to daughters by Chris Pierson. Kathy Stowell awarded prizes to ladies and girls in several categories, including the little girl with the longest hair. A parade of hats, all worn by young girls, started the program. The entire evening’s entertainment was built around the hats a female can wear during her life. They includ­ ed a baby bonnet to wear home from the hospital, (hat opens up into a wedding han­ dkerchief. a cowgirl, softball player, a factory hard hat. graduation mortar board, nurse, bride, sunbonnet, and ended with a discussion of the crown of toms worn by Jesus. Nancy Booi closed the program with a rousing rendi­ tion of "Via De la Rosa’’ sung to a taped accompaniment. "Mother of the Year" awards were given to Tammy Matticc. Judy Johnson and Margaret Musbach. Programs were designed by Mardelle Bates, and she also made the "Mother of the Year" plaques. Two children’s choirs and a youth choir sang at the Lakewood Methodist Church ser­ vice on Mother’s Day. The choirs were directed by Kathy Stowell and Paula Martin, with Nancy Booi directing the youth choir. Every mother received a carnation after church. Woodland United Methodist Church’s mother-child banquet was held at that church on Friday evening. A large crowd attended the potluck dinner. About 75 ladies and children enjoyed the dinner before going upstairs for the program. Erin Tyler gave a tribute to mothers, and Dcloris Tyler gave a tribute to a child. Sharon Fuller of Lake Odessa presented a program on dolls, and people who brought their favorite doll were given time to show their dolls and tell about them. Fuller brought several dolls she had made and several collectors dolls. The Woodland Eagles Auxiliary held a Mother’s Day dinner Saturday for senior citizens who attend the Woodland, Sunfield and Lake Odessa nutrition sites. Robert Oster came from Lakewood High School and brought the student singing group “The Vagabonds" to entertain the senior citizens after they finished the meal. Plants from the tables were given as door prizes, and a special grand prize of a large hanging plant was given. The Woodland Eagles and Auxiliary give four dinners for Lakewood area senior citizens each year. Clyde and Doreen Shoemaker went on vacation during the later part of April and the first few days of May. They took their grand­ daughter. Terry Graul, to Chambersburg. Pa., where she stayed to attend a wedding. (Terry will marry a man from that town tn August. Their wedding will be at Lakewood Methodist Church.) After leaving Terry, the Shoemakers went to New Jersey and visited Wilton and LaVcme Janes who live near the Atlantic Ocean. They went on into Delaware and stayed for a few days at Laurel, Md., where they were stationed for one year during World War 11 while Clyde was in the Army. While staying in Maryland, they visited the Washington, D.C. sights, which they said were very nice during cherry blossom time. They picked up Terry in Pennsylvania on their way back to Michigan and the Woodland area. Pioneer Bank 313 688 3061 or 1 800-622 1809 MEMBER S10 000 MINIMUM Harold A. Tefft VERMONTVILLE - Harold A. Tefft, 61, of 5547 N. Ionia Road, Vermontville, died Friday, May 6, 1988 at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. Mr. Tefft was bom on February 7, 1927 in Saul: Ste. Marie, the son of Howard and Falice (But'er) Tefft. He was raised in several Michi­ gan communities and attended Barryton High School. He served as a veteran in World War II serv­ ing in the United Slates Army. He was married to Selma Farhat on Septem­ ber 30, 1949. They came to Vermontville in 1955 from Lansing. He was employed with General Motors Fisher Body in Lansing for 33 years, retiring in 1982 Mr. Teff. is survived by his wife, Selma; two sons, Steven and Michael of Vermontville; a daughter, Susan Fogle of Charlotte; four grand­ children; a orother, Howard Tefft of Stanwood; one sister, Falice Bradley of Gowan; three half sisters, Lucille Rosenburger of Alto, Arlene Cecil of Sebring, Fla., Abbey Bement of Grand Rapids; an aunt, Irene Butler of Hastings and an unde, Albert Butler of Minneapolis, Minn. He was preceded in death by one brother, Paul Tefft and a half brother Alvin Tefft. Fur.eral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, at Hastings Free Method­ ist Ch-rch with the Rev. Donald L. Brail offi­ ciating. A visitation will be held Tuesday, May 10 from 7-9 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemet­ ery in Vermontville. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Free Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society. Continued on page 14 FDIC I VKI Y UH IIUK »l YlhD 8ASI0 Oh PR NClPAl INTER! ST U” 0* Df’OSn ro” • •!*»* IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. 5 )------------------ coupon- o IONIA, MICH. SUNDAY BUFFET 95 o PRIME RIB a 3 8 o ROAST BEEF BAKED HAM FRIED CHICKEN^^^ with coupon B.B.Q. COUNTRY RIBS REG. 8” a o a s s Q 5^2.00 WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS ONE COUPON GOOD FOR ANY iwarazL - -.-rar II:OO - 4:OO — rcornerj corner • 927-21 It - o o IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH, �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 12, 1988 — Page 5 Campbell-Hashley exchange vows Nisse- Thompson plan to be married DeVries-Irwin exchange vows On Dec. 19. 1987. Sandra Lynn Irwin and Kenneth Dean DeVries exchanged vows in Exmouth. Western Australia. Sandra is the daughter of David and Juanita Irwin of Hastings. Kenneth is the son of Leo and Johanna DeVries of Ackley. Iowa Sandra is a builder Scabc- in the United States Navy. Kenneth is a equipment operator Scabec in the United States Navy. They are both stationed in Exmouth. Western Australia. On May 21. there will be a renewal of vows at the North Irving Wesleyan Church by Pastor Steve Hill and a reception following at the VFW Hall in Middleville. Wes and Nancy Scnsiba of Freeport and Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson of Lake Odessa are pleased to announce the upcoming wedding of their children. Jamie Jo Nisse and Teddy A. Thompson on June 10. Jamie is a 1987 graduate of Lakewood High School and is presently employed at McDonald's of Hastings. Teddy is a 1985 graduate of Lakewood High School and is presently employed at J&J Smit Polish and Buffing of Grand Rapids. Donna Campbell became Mrs. Albert Hashley 2 p.m. March 26. at the Cedar Creek Bible Church. Attending were Kaye Campbell, niece of the bride. Sandra Norris, daughter of the groom. Linda Goddard, a cousin of the bride. Raymond Hashley. son of the groom. Robert Norris, son-in-law of the groom, Howard Jenkins, friend of the groom. Officiating at the double-ring ceremony were Rev. Gary Hashley. son of the groom and Pastor Brent Branham, pastor of Cedar Creek Bible Church. The bride given away by Arcclious Campbell, her brother, wore a ballerina-length white dress, white shoes, blue flower headband and carried a bouquet of silk roses, carnations and lillies of the valley. Mother of the groom wore a blue dress with white carnation corsage. Pauline Clow friend of the bride sang songs with Marilyn Storm playing piano and Fern Pierson playing the organ. A reception followed in the church base­ ment with 400 guests attending. The couple honeymooned in Phoenix, Ariz. for a week. They will be living in Jackson. Pastor and Mrs. Brent Branham hosted the rehearsal din­ ner Friday evening at the church. Sun and Madge Miller were the master and mistress of ceremonies. Huffman-Somers engagement announced Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Huffman announce the engagement of their daughter. Diane Mae Huffman, to David Alan Somers. A June 18 wedding is being planned at the Faith Baptist Church in Anchorge. Alaska. The couple will reside al 2330 McRae Rd.. Anchorage, Alaska, 99517. Beta Club honors school employees The Beta Club at Hastings Middle School hosted a breakfast last week for school employees and teachers in their building in recognition of Teacher/School Family Day. Here, students Meg Johnston (left), Beta Club secretary, and Mark Peterson, club president, present an apple to language arts teacher Kim Melcher and science teacher Eldon Dodd. Teacher Day/School Family Day is a national day of observance to honor and recognize the contributions made by all school employees to society. Garveys ’ celebrate 40th anniversary The children of Jack and Marie Garvey arc pleased to announce their parents’ 40th wed­ ding anniversary on May 11th. Our New GAlAXY.ss:. Stevens ’ to celebrate 25th anniversary An open house will be held on Saturday. May 14 from 2-5 p.m. al Houseman Hall, 309 E. Woodlawn Hastings, to honor the 25th wedding anniversary of Dennis and Glenda Stevens. They were married May 17. 1963. Friends and relatives are invited to help them celebrate. No gifts, please. The event will be hosted by their children. Jerry and Julie (Stevens) Wyrick, and Paul and Patty Stevens. Thenikle-Binkowski engagement told Wheatons’ 50th anniversary planned Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wheaton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday. May 15. from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. West Lawrence Ave.. Charlotte. The reception will be hosted by their children and families. Friends, relatives and neighbors are invited for the repeating of their vows at 3 p.m. A buffet luncheon will be serv­ ed following the ceremony. Tne presence of friends is the only gift desired. Children of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Winston Wheaton, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Wheaton, and Mr. and Mrs. Jay Bunnows and families. Williams’ 25th anniversary set May 14 Letsons’60th anniversary plann d An open house honoring William and Mary Letson's 60th anniversary will be held May 15 from 2-5 p.m. at 1050 E. Mill St.. Hastings. The reception will be given by their children. No gift please. The children of Jim and Diane Williams would like to invite family and friends to an open house in honor of their parents' 25th wedding anniversary on Saturday, May 14. from 4-7 p.m. at the Moose Recreation Center on M-79, Hastings. Jim and Diane were married May 31. 1963 at the Kilpatrick Church. The presence of friends on Jim and Diane's special day is the only gift they request. Raber-Brown wedding announced Marriage Licenses: Steven Varney. 27. Nashville and Peggy Dryer. 21. Nashville. Stephen Shepler. 19. Hastings and Kari Warner. 19. Hastings. Andrew Bolcnbaugh. 83. Shelbyville and Roxie Stanford. 62. Covert. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Manning wish to an­ nounce the marriage of their granddaughter. Lori Sue Raber, to Michael Lee Brown in Las Vegas. Nev., on April 2. The two are making their home in Wyoming. Ml. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thcnikl of Hastings are pleased io announce the engagement of their daughter. Julie Ann. to Randall Binkowski. son of Anthony Binkowski of Hastings and Pat DeMott of Lansing. Julie is a 1984 graduate of Hastings High School, and is currently attending Western Michigan University obuining a teaching cer­ tificate. She will graduate in April 1989. Randall is a 1982 graduate of Lakewood High School, and is currently employed at D&S Machine Repair in Hastings. A May 20, 1989. wedding is being planned. Moore-Aspinall engagement announced A June 4 wedding is planned for Laurie Moore and Jeffrey Aspinall of Delton. Lauric is a 1985 graduate of Delton, and the daughter of Nancy Brodie of Delton. Jeffrey is a 1984 graduate of Delton, and a current Lake Superior State University stu­ dent. Jeff s parents arc Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Aspinall of Banfield. Card shower being heldfor Hazel Doolittle s 95th birthday NEW FOR SUMMER AT MILLER’S! CAYMAN ISLE Hazel Doolittle of the Provincial House will celebrate her 95th birthday on May 21. Her family encourages friends to give Mrs. Doolittle a card shower to honor her birthday. ALUMINUM FRAME, REMOVABLE CUSHIONS OVER SLING DECK HERE'S WHERE THE ACTION IS: We make our own springs, and heat treat them for long life. 1st Anniversary J.R Computer* controlled welding guarantees reliability in thia critical area. "the comfortable decision wishing you health and a long life! OPEN 9 a.m. 'til 8 p.m. Monday & Friday; 9 a.m. 'til 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday — NOTICE — The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers held May 10, 1988 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. _______ Buy Carpeting from our new Galaxy Boutique Y flv M PER and SAVE UP TO ... W YARD Lovingly Yours, Miller’ FURNITURE & CARPET STORE 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. 9A5-209t HOME MrROnMDn LOAN ACCOUNT 0 f^ca. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 12. 1988 MEDICARE SUPPIEMENI Very Competitive Rales Covers Prescription Drugs S Excess Doctor Charges Medicare Won’t Pay. C. Wendell Strickland 964-2069 Undarwrdtan by Golden Rule Insurance “A" Rated (Excellent) A special Hastings Planning Commission meeting will be held on Thursday. May 12. at 7:30 p.m. in the Hastings City Hall council chambers. 102 S. 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If your son takes you to lunch, don’t tell him it should be every month, and then call him to make sure that it is. Be content with whatever time he can give you. 3. Don’t try to force your married children to spend time with their married siblings. We are old enough to arrange our time together. (My mother-in-law is constantly suggesting that we should entertain my brother and his wife every week. We love them, but neither of us has the time, money or desire to do so.) 4. Don’t correct your grandchildren con­ stantly, nor should you expect perfection. En­ joy them. Raising them is not your job. 5. Don’t ask to be included when your mar­ ried children tell you of some special plans. If they want to include you, they will. 6. Don’t criticize your child in front of his or her spouse and don’t criticize the spouse. Neither one appreciates this. 7. Don't phone every day unless you are asked to do so. 8. Don’t drop in unexpectedly. Ever. 9. Do develop your own friendships and Psycho or sex therapist? your own hobbies. Your children should not be made to feel responsible for entertaining you. 10. Do compliment your child’s spouse and say thank you when thanks arc due instead of behaving as if a thoughtful gesture took little time and no effort. Please print this. You could save a lot of marriages. - Love ’Em but They’re Driving Me Crazy in Kansas. Dear Crazy in Kansas: Great list. I can think of nothing to add. I do feel, however, that these by-laws should not be targeted ex­ clusively for in-laws. Parents could profit from following them as well. Cigarette burns called worse bear Ann Landers: This is in regard to your comment to “Cautious Mom" whose child was burned on the eyelid by her cigarette. You .tid. “I’m surprised that this doesn’t happen more often.” Well. I can tell you. Ann. it does. My 3-year-old nephew ran into his aunt's cigarette recently and got a nasty blister on his check. We were all thankful that it wasn't his eye. The 6-month-old daughter of my best friend was burned on the chest when her mother threw a lit cigarette out of the car window. The child was in a car scat behind her and the cigarette blew back in through the window. My friend said she pulled over to the side of the road and cried. She still smokes. Last week when my cousin burned her tod­ dler on the neck, she screamed. "Why don’t you watch where you are going!" I couldn't believe it. -roysai/s® THE WORLD S BIGGEST TOY STORE1 New&Hot Toys Dr. Gartrcll cited a meeting of more than 100 psychiatrists where the question was asked. "How many of you have treated patients who had had sex with a previous psychiatrist?” Nearly every hand in the room went up. Doctors, heal thyselvcs. Ann is alive, well and working! Ann Landers Commandments for in-laws Has it been more than 1 year since your carpets were cleaned? Give your carpets that neat, fresh look. Also remember your upcoming graduation open houses. Our steam extraction is the method recommended by the major carpet manufacturers, including Dupont, the maker of Stainmaster Carpets. Ask About Our MultiScrvice Discounts No need to print this. I just had to unload. Longview. Wash. Dear Longview: Glad you unloaded here. Your letter deserves to be seen by all those smokers who arc waiting for the right time to stop. The time is NOW. Planning group to hold special meeting tonight Dear Ann Landers: My husband was a therapist who lost his license after becoming sexually involved with several female pa­ tients. He led these women to believe that he loved them and broke up their marriages. Please. Ann. warn your readers that if a therapist starts to talk about his personal pro­ blems. especially if he is critical of his wife, this is inappropriate behavior. He should be told at once to get his own therapist. If he makes any sexual advances you can be sure that he has made the same' advances toward others. I am at a loss to understand how I could have lived with this man for nearly 20 years and not have known how twisted and devious he was. Please. Ann. print this letter as a warning to female patients everywhere. A therapist who violates the ethical and moral code of his pro­ fession deserves to have the book thrown at him. No name, no city, please. Just -- Crush­ ed in the U.S. Dear Crushed: I have addressed this subject in the column before, but once more won’t hurt. Several months ago at a meeting of the Il­ linois Psychiatric Society in Chicago, an Oak Brook psychiatrist said that sexual involve­ ment between a patient and his or her therapist is not necessarily harmful. He described five of his patients who had had sex with previous psychiatrists, but he made it clear that he had never done so himself. Dr. Richard Baer, a member of the society’s ethics committee, disagreed vehemently. He said providing sexual gratification for money was characteristic of another profession that has nothing to do with psyrhiatiy. A survey by a Harvard Medical School researcher. Dr. Nanette Gartrcll. found that about one psychiatrist in 16 admits to having had sex with patients. She said the survey pro­ bably understated the problem. As evidence Dear Readers: Rumors persist that: (a) I have retired. (b) I work only part-time and someone else is writing my column. (c) 1 died and the papers are keeping it quiet. I am happy to report that I am alive and well, that every word written under my byline is written by me and will continue to be. and the word "retirement" is not in my vocabulary. Is dialaspouse legitimate? Dear Ann Landers: Is there a legitimate marriage broker in the United States? I read a newspaper article about a New York-based organization recently that sound­ ed as if it was in business to do the kind of ar­ ranging that family, friends and community groups used to do in bygone days. Unfor­ tunately 1 misplaced the article and can’t track down the organization. • I’m not interested in dating services or lone­ ly hearts clubs (too risky). But is there a legitimate organization that matches partners for marriage, especially professional people (which I am)? I would very much like to con­ tact such an agency. Can you help? — Marriage-Minded in Oregon. Dear M.M. i O.: Sorry, no. While arranged marriages couldn't possibly be worse that what people do on their own, 1 want no part of such operations. How much do you know about pot, cocaine. LSD, PCP, crack, speed and downers? Think you can handle them? For up-to-the minute in­ formation on drugs, write for Ann Landers' newly revised booklet. "The Lowdown on Dope." Send $3 plus a self-addressed, stamped No. 10 envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Student inducted into society MCP Bookkeeping & Tax service Complete bookkeeping service and income tax preparation. 5071N. Shore Dr. Pleasant Late, Delton 623-2660 Deborah Lowell of Hastings is one of four Hope College senior nursing students who have been inducted as charier members of a new chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, an interna­ tional honor society. The chapter. Kappa Epsilon, is chartered through Grand Valley State University, but membership is extended to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and professional nurses in western Michigan who have demonstrated superior scholastic, leadership. - and nursing achievments. Over 200 nurse leaders from this community were inducted as charter members on April 22. Sigma Theta Tau is the International Honor Society for Nursing. It has more than 100,000 members in over 220 chapters in colleges and universities throughout the United States and abroad. The organization encourages and sponsors research, promotes the development of nursing leadership and supports the development of nurse scholars. B I । Student picked for honor group Karen Forman of Hastings was recently in­ itiated into the national honor society of Phi Kappa Phi at Central Michigan University. Phi Kappa Phi recognizes superior scholars from all academic disciplines. Admission to the society is by invitation only. Forman, a CMU senior, is studying in­ dividual and family studies. Grill and Restaurant 139 E. Court St. Hastings 24 HOURS^*^.. 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CloMd Sunday FIFTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION... Bob Edwards invites you to celebrate his sixth year in the restaurant business ... FRIDAY and SATURDAY • MAY 13 and 14 • This special celebration is Bob’s way of saying Thanks to his many friends and customers. 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A most interesting one is the account of Alonzo Cadwallader, who joined the effort when he was 14 years old. and in I9I4. needed an act of Congress to get his pension. It was this act of Congress which brought his story to light. Washington. April 15. 19I4. "The story of a 15-ycar-old boy who enlisted in the Army and fought in the battles of Antietam and South Mountain and then took “French leave" because he was slightly disciplined by his superior, lies behind a bill which passes the house this week. "Because of this one mistake, due to boyish ignorance, and despite the fact that he after­ wards re-enlisted. Alonzo Cadwallader of Hustings. Michigan, never drew a pension, while comrades of less distinguished service were more fortunate. "After Cadwallader left his command, he was arrested by an officer on a charge of desertion. Later he was taken away from the officials on a writ of habeas corpus and after­ ward received from the War Department a certificate of Honorable Discharge. ■'There was some conflict in the records at the War Department, however, as to his ser­ vice. One record showed that he left his com­ mand on Sept. 20. 1862. and the other on Sept. 30. 1862. This date became very impor­ tant, as. unless it could be shown that he re­ mained with the Army until the latter date, he could not draw a pension. Congressman Edward L. Hamilton took up Cadwalladcr's case because lie thought it was worthy. He secured ample evidence to show that Cadwallader did not leave his command until Sept. 30. The House passed the bill cor­ recting Cadwalladcr’s record and it is ex­ pected the Senate will likewise do him justice. Cadwallader had waited 50 years for this action. When this news item appeared in the daily papers, the Banner decided to do an in-depth article on this most illustrious resident. What the writers got was a life story. Here is part one of the article: Alonzo was bom in the 8th day of August. 1847. in a little log cabin on a pioneer farm near Fostoria. Ohio. He was the son of Robert and Hannah Whitmore Cadwallader. When Alonzo was about one. his father died, leaving him and two older brothers. In 1850. his mother married Elijah Bowker and they moved to Barn County settling on a farm south of Hickory Corners. Here Alonzo spent his early boyhood, immensely enjoying the woods. His brother. James, had a beautiful little muzzle-loading rifle, an heirloom from his father, on which in early boyhood, Alonzo cast a covetous eve. As early as 10 years, with the permission of his brother. Alonzo proudly shouldered that little instrument of destruction and penetrated the wilderness alone in quest of game. (Hunting for a young boy was not an unusual event, as many young pioneer boys hunted at an early age. The unusual part was that most boys hunted in company of an adult or an older person.) "The result was that he became an expert marksman, as all country boys of those times were, and squirrels in the topmost tree seldom required a second shot to be dislodged. "He received his early education al a coun­ try school, but practically is a self-made man. of a studious habit and desiring to learn, his spare moments were usually well improved." When Cadwallader heard of the start of the Civil War. ‘ he could restrain himself no longer, and Jessie Newton, a neighbor boy was similarly afflicted.” They conivcd to break away from parental restraint and to get to the front. They thought good squirrel hunters were needed there. In June, 1862. (one year after the firing on Fort Sumter) the two boys had matured their plans and secretly left home, walked across the country to Jackson, and there on June 27. 1862. enlisted in Company K. I7th Michigan Infantry, and were from thence transferred to Detroit where the regiment was being organized. "Camps like these consisted of strenuous exertions to convert the raw recruits into disciplined soldiers, and there within the borders of their own state, the sol ide rs ex­ perienced the first great battle of their lives:” the fight of a lice infection. "At the time of his enlistment. Cadwallader was I4 years, and ten months. He was wor­ ried abou passing muster, but he ran the gauntlet and came out a full-fledged soldier. "In the latter part of August, the regiment left Detroit in the evening on two-charted steamers and arrived in Cleveland the next morning, where, during the day, they were hustled into cattlecars, packed in like sardines and moved on slowly but surely, like freight express, forward toward the great capital. NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION I NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Barry and Calhoun Counties State of Michigan I Section 532 of Act 269, Public Acts of Michigan, 1955, as amended, pro-1 vides the following: I "The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not I receive the vote of any person residing in a registration School District I whose name Is not registered as an elector in The City or Township in I I which he resides ..." I To The Qualified Electors Of Said School District: I The election I* being held to vote on the following: MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION: I ANN I. AINSLIE PATRICIA L. ENDSL" . (FOUR YEAR TERM) (FOUR YEAR TERM) Also ony Proper1'ions that may be submitted GENERAL OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION I Shall the limitation on state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes | which may be assessed against all property in the Hastings Area School I District, Michigan, be increased by 4.18 mills ($4.18 on each $1,000.00) I for four (4) years, 1988 to 1991, for general operating purposes? LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION I The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk(s) lor City Clerk to vote at the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held Ion June 13,1988 is May 16.1988. Persons registering after 5:00 o'clock p m., Eastern Standard Time, on the said day are NOT ELIGIBLE to vote at the said ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register must determine when the City and Township Clerks' offices will be open for registration. I I I I I BOARD OF EDUCATION NO LONGER TAKES REGISTRATIONS I Under the provisions of Chapter 8 of Act 269. Public Acts of Michigan, 11955, as amended, registrations will NOT BE TAKEN BY SCHOOL OFIFICIALS and only persons who have registered as general electors with the appropriate Township or City Clerk of the Township or City in which they reside are registered electors. _____________________ I I I This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of I II Dated I | Hastings Area School District, Michigan May 5, 1988 PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY Secretary, Board of Education Hastings Area School District Hastings FFA Chapter takes part in contests Three teams from Hastings High School traveled to Michigan State University in East Lansing to participate in the Annual FFA Agricultural Skills Contests on Saturday, April 23. The purpose of the contests, according to Ed Domke vocational agriculture instructor, was to evaluate achievement and provide recognition for vocational agriculture students through agricultural contests. "Gold” awards were presented to teams which achieved the highest level of excellence in the contests. The livestock team, consisting of Boyd Endsley, Eric Endsley and Butch Kollek, received a Gold Award. A "Silver” Award, the next highest level of recognition, was presented to the hor­ ticulture team. Team members included Jim Thompson. Rob Neil and Joe Burgess. Other local teams and individuals par­ ticipating included the landscape architecture team, which received a Silver Award. Team members include Janice Nolen, Brian Gibson and Chris Bowman. More than 1,124 students from 89 FFA chapters across Michigan participated in the annual event. Nearly 343 official teams par­ ticipated in 15 technical agriculture subject areas. The Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources spon­ sored the contest in cooperation with the Michigan Association of FFA. Local Birth Announcements I WHO MAY VOTE? । where the regiment arrived weary and worn hy the loss of rest and sleep after three days and nights transit. The regiment arrived in Washington at the time the second battle of the Bull Run was fought and the fever of ex­ citement ran high after the second disastrous engagement on that "hoodooed" field. "The 17th, the next day after its arrival in Washington, armed with axes only, the group was detailed to aid in cutting standing timber to give free and unobstructed view and range for the guns of the forts and to impede the pro­ gress of the enemy, should be fortunes of war bring our chivalrous but misguided southern brothers near the gates of the city. The regiment had been in Washington scarcely a week before it was on the road to the front. Day and night, it plodded its weary way over hili and dale, stopping occasionally a few hours for refreshment and repose. The men became so worn and weary it was hard for the buglar call to arouse them from slumber to renew the march. No campfires were allowed night or day, since the firelight would apprise enemy of their whereabouts. When in the foothills of South Mountain. Md.. the regiment moved cautiously and under constant orders, as it was in the immediate vicinity of the enemy. While resting, just before the advance up the mountain and off to the right in a valley, cavalry horses could be seen in charge of keepers, while their riders were employed on foot over rugged ridges and the enemy was dropping shells into the valley to stampede them. The regiment did not have long to wait. The bugle sounded, and the men advanced rapidly up the mountain in four ranks and into "Turner’s Gap" while the enemy occupied the crest of the mountain on both sides in force, strongly posted behind stone fences and rocks. It was a craggy place and some four or five hundred feet above the gap, their artillery oc­ cupied commanding positions, it looked like a death trap. It seemed like entering into the jaws of H-l, when the regiment was passing through the gorge changing its formation into like of battle, the fight was on. "A shell which burst and took off the heads of two men just in front, was Cadwallader's first experience under fire. Brains and blood were scattered over the men nearby and the force of the concussion threw the dead men rrs a girl Amber Kayleen Jones, April 27, 8 lbs., 4 ozs., at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mother and father are Alice K. and Alan K. Jones from Grand Rapids. Grandmother Shirley Swan of Dowling. Grandfather Herbert P. Jones of Greatfalls, Montana. Michael and Christine (Bennett) Niemann are very proud to announce the birth of their daughter Alicia Marie bom April 12, at But­ terworth Hospital. Alicia weighed 7 lbs., 10 ozs.. and was 18 inches long. Alicias grandparents are Gordon and Delilah Bennett of Hastings and John and Do­ ty Niemann of Ypsilanti. Aslea Kristine Cook, bom April 14 at Borgess Medical Center to Jan Campbell and Dan Cook of Delton, weighing 6 lbs., 14 ozs., 19V4 inches long, 3:54 a.m. David and Pamela Thomas of Nashville. May 8. 2:30 p.m., 9 lbs. Kari Jo Warner and Steve Shepler of Hastings. May 6, 1:32 a.m., 6 lbs., 616 ozs. Brian and Shirley Raymond of Hastings, May 6, 1:14 p.m., 8 lbs., 13 ozs. Capt. and Mrs. Kirstan Vandersluis, Alicia Lee. bom April 11 weighing 5 lbs., 13 ozs., at St. Francis Hospital Co. Springs, CO. Pro­ ud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Col­ vin of Hastings and Lt. Col. and Mrs. Jan Vandersluis of Miami, FL. “A Michigan Regiment". back against the living and dazed them- it was hard to realize what had happened for a moment- it was so sudden. Cadwallader thought for a time that one of the dead men was his comrade, Jesse Newton. Cadwallader thought ’ever) soldier will concede that the first crash of battle is trying to the nerves. After that, danger is partly forgotten in the excitement and in the desire to win.” He went on to say that he was there with brave comrades whose heroic example gave him courage and support. They shared with him the same experiences. It was not an individual affair. It was the military regimental unit that won renown at South Mountain, where (Robert E.) Lee received his first serious check in his advance on Washington. Reports in Michigan in the War. and the New York Press, gave long stories of the fcaLs and heroic action of the 17th Michigan Regiment. The battle of South Mountain was fought on the 11th day of September. 1862. and the charge and taking of the stone wall behind which the enemy was strongly posted with batteries, gave to the 17th Michigan the name of the "Stone Wall Regiment" by which it was known throughout the army, and which has gone with it into the history of the war. The regiment bivouacked that night on that field, so darly purchased, and sank to rest from wear}' marching and fatique of battle to dream of distant homes, without experiencing the stirring events at the front which, to those there engaged, robbed the war of half its horror. ‘' (To be continued) Hastings women graduate from Hope College last week Two Hastings residents graduated from Hope College in Holland and received bachelors degrees during commencement ex­ ercises Sunday. May 8. Debra G. Lowell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lowell of 2025 Nashville Rd.. Hastings received a bachelor of science degree in nursing. Debra Bratt of 6374 147th St.. Holland, received a bachelor of arts degree in language arts composite. DietO Center The Excitement is Stirring at HASTINGS DIET CENTER with our Ml New STA-B-LITE PROGRAM The weight-loss professionals. AefidA fa Way FOR FAST EFFECTIVE 6 PERMANENT WEIGHT CONTROL! Be thin this summer. You can lose 17 to 25 lbs. every six weeks 6 up to 100 lbs. in just 9 months. Your inch loss will equal or exceed your pound loss! ONE FREE WEEK Purchase ® weak program • receive 7th week FREEI Good tor new * previous Dieters Thru May 31. 19M ■ NO ONE OFFERS MORE... Is DIET CENTER FOR YUU? 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Hastings. Great-grandparents are Frank and Ruby Barnes and Carl and Betty Baldwin on May 5. 5:30 a.m., 6 lbs.. 13 ozs. Bret and Stephanie (Brown) Senters of Houghton, MI (formerly of Lake Odessa) are happy to announce the birth of their son, Joel David. April 19. weighing 9 lbs., 13 ozs. Joel joins his sister Ashley, 2. at home. Grandparents are Dave and Bev Brown of Lake Odessa. David and Shelly Senters of Grand Rapids, and Marcy and Jerry Dobic of Lake Odessa. Great-grandparents are Robert and Arlccn Zimmerman of Lansing. Marguerite Manin of Lansing. Allen and Margaret Senters of Lake Odessa. Ferris and Elouisc Lathrop of Lake Worth. FL. .............. Center The weight-loss professionals. CALL FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION - HASTINGS 948-4033 Hastings Counselors are located from left) Renee de Jager Sandy Carlson (standing) Dorothy Stack. Jo McMillon and Frankie Reid Total pounds lost including Joanna 165^7 pounds Tola) inches lost 198W inches. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 12, 1988 Harper Creek bats down Hastings ball team Saxons now 4-5 Harper Creek shelled a pair of Hastings pit­ chers for 13 hits cn route to a damaging 12-8 win over Hastings Tuesday night. The loss all but eliminated the Saxons (10-7 overall) from Twin Valley title contention with a 4-5. State-rated Lakeview led the league with only one loss going into Tues­ day’s action. Saxon starter Tom Vos was ripped for eight hits and seven earned runs in his two innings while successor Jack Hobcrt surrendered three earned runs in five innings. The pair allowed seven walks in addition to 13 hits. Two Hastings errors led to a pair of unearned runs. ‘Harper brought their hitting shoes.” Hastings coach Jeff Simpson said. “We scored enough to win the game, but the damage was done with that six run third inning." Harper's key inning was the third when the Beavers bunched an error with three hits and four walks to score six runs and break a 5-5 tie. The closest Hastings came after that was 11-7 in the fifth. Hastings had nine hits in the game led by Jeff Pugh and Lee Nichols who both had two. Each drove in a run. Sports Saxon rally drops Harper Creek, 5-4, in softball Katy Peterson ol Hastings handles the long jump Is Tuesday's loss to Coldwater. Hastings boys blast Coldwater in track; girl thinclads lose duel Hastings’ boys track team won for the fourth time in its last five outings Tuesday night in an easy 84-53 conquest of Coldwater. The Hastings girls, however, weren’t as fortunate, losing a 77-51 decision. The Saxons boys are now 6-3 overall and 3-3 in the Twin Valley. The girls are 3-6 and 1-5. Hastings dominated the relays against the Cardinals with the 3200 meter relay team of Brad Bennett. Chris Patten. Archie Wood and Marc Lester (8:51) winning along with the 800 meter team of Pete Hauschild, Brian McLean. Allen Slocum and Mike Brown (1:35.6). the 400 meter team of Brian Wolfenbarger. Hauschild. Scott Teske, and Slocum (46.0) and the 1600 meter unit of Mark Matthews. Paul Hare. Scott Schocssel and Brown (3:42). Jim Lenz headed the individual firsts with a new school record of 12-8'4 in the pole vault. Other firsts by the Saxons came with Slocum in the 100 (11.6). Stan Nicholson in the discus (122-5). Chad Murphy in the shot (43-10). Brown in the 400 meter (53.1), Chris Tracy in the 300 intermediate hurdles (44.1). and Hauschild in the 200 (23.8). In the girls meet, Hastings had only five firsts including two relays. The 400 meter relay of Carrie Schneider. Laurie Kensington. Melinda Hare and Evy Vargaz (53.2) won as did the 1600 meter foursome of Heidi Herron, Katy Peterson. Hare and Tracy Heath (4:17.8). Peterson also captured the long jump (13116) while Lynn Barcroft took the 3200 (13:42.9) and Lynn James the 300 meter run (50.4). Kim McDonald's two-out pinch hit single in the sixth gave Hastings’ softball team a comefrom-behind 5-4 win over Harper Creek on Tucesday. Hastings trailed 4-2 with two out in the bot­ tom of the sixth before a walk to Melissa Bclson and a triple by Amy Bowers cut the lead to one. Lisa Kelly tied the game with a single and then moved to third after a walk to Kim Smith and a wild pilch. McDonald then lined her game-winning single. Hastings managed to hold off the Beavers in the seventh on a key play by third baseman Carrie Carr, who speared a one-out line drive with runner on second. The next batter grounded out to end the game. “It was our best game of the year, by far. Offensively and defensively we were right there." said Hastings coach Jan Bowers. “It’s a nice feeling. Our kids got out of huge jams.’’ Harper Creek left 11 runners on base to help make a winner of Kim Smith, who allow­ ed eight hits. She struck out one and walked one. Hastings jumped to a 1-0 lead in the first on a triple by Jeanette Roy and a sacrifice by Cathy Bradley. After the Beavers scored two in the second and single runs in the third and fourth, Hastings scored in the bottom of the fourth on a walk to Carr, a sacrifice, and a run­ producing single by Amy Bowers. The score stayed that way until the Saxons* three-run rally in the sixth, capped by McDonald's single. Bowers was 3-for-3 at the plate to lead the Hastings offense. Roy’s triple and the singles by McDonald and Kelly were the only Hastings hits. The win was the Saxons’ second straight after seven consecutive losses. Hastings is now 3-10 overall and 1-7 in the league as the team prepares to play at Plainwell on Monday in a pre-district game at 5 p.m. Hastings first baseman Jeff Pugh can’t handle a throw and a Harper Creek player is safe at first in Tuesday's 12-8 loss to the Beavers. Tennis team’s streak ends at four A sizzling Hastings tennis team saw its four game winning streak snapped Tuesday night in a tight 4-3 loss to Harper Creek. The Saxons took three of four singles posi­ tions but were swept in doubles. The Saxons' No. 2 singles player. Andy Mogg, won 6-3, 6-3 as did Ted Keniston at No. 2 won 6-2, 6-2 and Craig Cole at No. 3 singles 6-2, 6-1. Hastings coach Carl Kutch said Harper Creek had a nice team. "Their strength was definitely with their doubles flights,” he said. "Now we have to think about getting ready for the league meet this weekend and the regionals the following week." The Saxons are now 6-4 overall and 4-3 in the Twin Valley. Hastings' latest win was an easy 6-1 win over Marshall last Friday. Hastings swept the three doubles matches. At No. I. Dave Vaughan and Joe Meppelink won 7-6, 6-3; at No. 2 Matt Gahan and David Oom won 6-1, 6-3; and at No. 3, Craig Cole and Brad Weller won 6-3, 4-6, 7-5. In singles, Matt DeCamp won 6-3, 6-4 at No. I while Andy Mogg at No. 2 won 6-2, 6-4 and Ted Keniston at No. 3 took a 6-4,6-7, 6-4 decision. Hastings jayvee softballers split with Coldwater, fall to Marshall Hastings' jayvee softball team split a doublehcader with Coldwater last Thursday, winning the opener 15-12 but losing the nightcap 15-8. The team also dropped an 11-10 decision to Marshall. Char Dunn was the losing pitcher in the Marshall game as the Redskins scored three times in the seventh to break an 8-8 tie. In the Coldwater, win Elissa Kelly had three hits while Jenny Leinaar had four rbis and Melissa Winick three. Dunn was the winner. In game two. the Saxons couldn't overcome an ll-run outburst in the first inning by Coldwater. Hastings also won the consolation cham­ pionship at the eight-team Gull Lake Invita­ tional last Saturday. After losing their first game to Grand Rapids Northview, the Saxons came back to defeat Harper Creek 15-12 and Lakewood 12-8. Against the Beavers, Hastings scored six runs in the seventh to eek out the win. Against Lakewood. Hastings built a 10-3 lead and then hung on for the win. Char Dunn was the winner in both games. Nicole Otto had nine hits and eight rbis while Kelly had seven hits, six rbis and six runs to lead the offense. Hastings is now 6-10. Saxon golfers sweep three Hastings topped a trio of foes last week in­ cluding Middleville 245-255. Jenison 243-264 and Ionia 221-239. Against Ionia, Kerry Begg was match medalist with a 51. Janellc Hoekstra shot a 55. Nancy Vitale a 57 and Jackie Longstreet a Against Middleville, Vitale's 54 led Hastings. Longstreet shot a 57 while Hoekstra and Jennifer Chase fired 67s. In the Jenison meet. Chase was match medalist with a 55. Vitale fired a 58. Hoekstra a 64. Begg a 66 and Bobbi Nelson a 66. The Hastings Country Club will host the 18-hole Twin Valley league meet on May 17 at 9:30 a.m. ' Hastings jayvee hardballers sweep Coldwater team last week Hastings swept a jayvee baseball doublcheadcr from Coldwater last week. 9-8 and 9-7 but dropped a close 4-3 decision to Harper Creek on Tuesday. In the Coldwater opener, Bob Huver pitch­ ed the first four innings to get the win with relief help from Scott Kwckel. Hastings built a 7-1 lead after 1'6 innings and hung on for the win. Jamie Murphy had three singles and three stolen bases for Hastings while Scott Hubbert drove in three runs with two singles. Gabe Griffin also drove in two runs. Hastings had to hang on again in the second game, building a 9-4 lead after 616 innings. Karl Gielarowski was the winning pitcher despite being touched for seven walks in four innings. Butch Kollek had two singles while Corey Docktcr had a single and triple for Hastings. John Rea drove in two runs. Harper Creek tipped the Saxons 4-3 on Tuesday night despite being outhit 8-4. Hubbert suffered his first loss of the year as a seventh inning rally by the Saxons fell short. Nick Williams and Dave Brandon each had two singles for Hastings, now 10-2 overall and 7-2 in the Twin Valley. Hastings’ Matt Gahan returns a serve at No. 2 doubles in Tuesday's 6-2, 6-2 loss to a pair of Harper Creek players. SAXON SPORTS Hastings AAU team to host basketball exhibition May 13 Varsity Club active The Hastings Varsity Club has been active with a presentation to the Jor­ dan Fund (bottom) and the donation of a new posession arrow (top) to the athletic department. Club President Evy Vargaz presents a check for S100 to Steve Jordan from Hoop Shoot profits while Hastings Athletic Director Bill Karpinski (middle seated) accepts the new possession arrow which will be used at basketball games next season. The Hastings AAU basketball team will host a squad from Grand Rapids on May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Hastings High School. Admis­ sion is S3 per family. $2 for adults and SI for students. The Hastings team features three Hastings players in Mike Brown. Rob Longstreet and Mark Steinfort. The ream also has Lakewood's C.B. Long as well as Matt Hofkamp of Ionia and Marshall's Jason Devine and Bruce Schroeder. Rounding out the Hastings unit are Jeff Warren of Lit­ chfield. Dave Foster and Mitch West of East Kentwood. The Grand Rapids team features University of Michigan-bound Jim Voskvill of Calvin Christian. Jeff Baker of Class B state champ South Christian and two players from East Grand Rapids. Marcus Stewart and Wayne Stone. Other players on the team arc Boyd Krozec and Doug Takens of Calvin Christian. Darin Lucas of Creston. Steve VanViget of Rogers. Rodney Williams of Grand Rapids Central and David Wilson of Forest Hills Central. ...next week! May May May May May May May May May 13-14 TENNIS League at Harper Creek 13 GOLF at Grand Ledge.......................................... 3:30p.m. 14 TRACK Alma Invitational ..........................10:00 a.m. 16 TENNIS Grand Ledge.......................................... 4:00p.m. 17 SOFTBALL Lakeview............................................ 5:00p.m. 17 BASEBALL Lakeview............................................ 5:00p.m. 17 TRACK at Harper Creek...................................... 4:30p.m. 18 TENNIS Charlotte ....................................... 4:00 p.m. 18 GOLF Montcalm....................................................3:30p.m. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 12. 1988 — Page 9 Hastings Women’s Club treats seniors to party The Hastings Women’s Club furnished all sorts of prizes to be won by the senior citizens during bingo games at the party last Wednesday. Looking at the gifts are women’s club senior party committee members (from left) Kathy Barden, Agnes McPharlin, Florence Fiala, Nettie Black, Jean Etter, Lucille Hecker and Virginia Snyder. Lake Odessa News Mothers of the congregation at Central United Methodist Church were treated to goodies prepared and served by men of the church at the Sunday morning coffee hour ?fter the morning services. Mildred Shade enjoyed dinner Sunday with Linda and Sally Irvin, and callers during the day were Tom and Sherrie Wacha and Jay of Sunfield, Karolyn and Jerry Staltcr of Clarksville. Brandon and Pearl Shade and Debbie of Lansing Lori Endres and Brandon and Priscilla Keeler local, and Pat Hoover of Battle Creek. Lori and son arc now residing in a mobile home on Harwood Road, as she liv­ ed in her grandparents’ home, the William Staltcrs at Tupper Lake, while they were in Florida for the w inter. Rev. Mcrgcncr of Eaton Rapids, the in­ terim pastor at the Congregational Church, was in town calling on members of the church and attended a meeting at the church Thursday evening. He has extended his time as pastor here until June and hopes the church can find a new pastor. Barb Bosworth was the guest pastor Sunday. The engagement of Dan Shade, son of Bran­ don and Pearl Shade of Lansing, and Jennifer Sue Spccce of Dayton, Ohio, has been an­ nounced. The wedding date has been planned for Oct. 8. She is the daughter of Terry Speece and the late Kay Speecc of Dayton O. and is a student at the Winona Lake College, Ind. The Shades were former local residents. and dinner given by the American Bean and Grain Association was a success, as approx­ imately 450 people attended. The Michigan Arlrain 1988 Exhibition “The Cranbrook Vision Past and Future” Letah Boyce, Florence Fetterman and Arlene Swift attended ‘ an annual meeting of Shirley Joppie, a long-time executive of the Lake Odessa EBI and other areas has resigned effective Aug. 1 but will assist in fund-raising. She has had continued success in making the EBI the organization it is today and the many people she has been able to help in so many ways. The Lake Odessa Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold its regular meeting Tuesday. May 10. at the Masonic Temple. The program will be a style show, and the Sister Chapter of Eaton Rapids will be honored. According to repor’s the recent meeting The 1988 Lakewood High School Junior/Senior Prom was held May 6 at the ballroom of the Michigan State University Student Union Building. Senior Honors Night is May 17 - The bac­ calaureate service is on Sunday, May 22 with graduation on Thursday, May 26. The last day for all students will be June 2. The fall date for first day of school is set for Tuesday. Aug. 30. Kindergarten registration is now underway for children five years old by Dec. 5. A large class of that age is expected. 2 DAYS ONLY On Saturday. April 30. the Hastings High School Symphonic Band participated in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra State Festival at Forest Hills Northern High School. The band was adjudicated in the areas of tone, intonation, rhythm, technique and inter­ pretation on three selections in a concert performance. Following the concert portion, the ensem­ ble then participated sight-reading, where it was evaluated c-n two selections. Hastings received all First Division ratings in the con­ cert, and a Second Division rating in the sight reading, for and average overall rating of First Division. One of the judges commented that the band was a credit to the Hastings school and com­ munity. This marks the first time Hastings has received a First Division rating in Class A since returning to that classification in 1986. ~L 11 ■■■ i~ . ~ it has been held and much success has been reported as exhibitors come from far and near to display and sell crafts and all sorts of items. Co-chairpcrson arc Dawn Deardorff and Bon­ nie Frost. Mother Goose activity coordinator Janet Thomas is asking for volunteers to assist her. The Arts commission decided to sponsor a float for the Lake Odessa fair parade June 9. during Fair Week. Ruth Peterman, besides having a chance to visit a friend and former local resident Cecile Perin at Oakland Care Center, also visited with former Troy residents who now live in Buffalo. N.Y.. and Valeria Hidcck and daughter Erin who were house guests at the Strecker home. A tour of the city was en­ joyed. as Ruth hadn’t been able to make the trip to Troy so it was an experience for her to learn that the city covered 36 square miles with many subdivisions as well as to sec the Cranbrook Museum at Bloomfield Hills. The Union Bank on Fourth Avenue has con­ siderable more space now since bank officials purchased the former Williams store and add­ ed to the bank building. The bank held its an­ nual stock holders meeting and election of directors last month at the Lake Odessa Com­ munity Center. Max Vipond is president and chief executive director Jerry Collison is ex­ ecutive vice president. LaVeme Eldridge, chairman of the board of directors, spoke to those in attendance. The existing board of directors was re-elected. 13TH SALE Symphonic band attends state festival m The annual Art in the Park will be held at the village park July 3. This is the 13ih year Max Clean-up will be this month, and residents will find a giant dumpster at the old Department of Public Works at the garage by the public beach and residents are asked not to dump garbage or brush. FRIDAY THE The four sons of Dean Shade—Mark and friend of Boiling Springs N. Carolina. David I* Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hickey. Jim Overbeck and Achash Blochowiach were at Pcrrington Sunday and attended a VFW meeting which was an awards presentation to various Posts and Auxiliaries given in the 9th District as The Lake Odessa Post and Auxiliary received an award for over-the-top in membership and another for renewal and one for rejoining the organization. Becky Goodspeed has been telling stories for several years in schools, churches and other gatherings as she tells of legends, folk lore and myths as well as ghost stories and is one of the few people in this line of work. She gained much of her experience as a library media specialist for grades K-12 in Grand Rapids. She is not a stranger in Lake Odessa, as she and her family, the Stanley Karas: lived in Lake Odessa for 10 years before moving to Greenville where she graduated from the Greenville High School. Becky works for the Touring Agency al Midland and has appeared at Lakewood and worked with Sunfield and Clarksville schools but does speak in chur­ ches. banquets, festivals and any organization interested in her work. Sympathy is extended to the many relatives whose services were held the Koops Chapel and many in one week. of El Cajon. Calif.; Brian of Greenville; and Bruce oi Hastings with their father attended the funeral services recently of their step­ grandfather in Charlotte. They were called home by his death and visited their grand­ mother. Margaret Shumaker Powell of rural Charlotte, and several others while here on their short stay? Invitations has been sent out to relatives and friends for the wedding of Dana Bruce and Tim Thomas by their parents Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Bruce of Battle Creek and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Thomas of Lake Odessa. The wed­ ding will take place Saturday. May 28 at the First United Methodist Church at Battle Creek. A reception will follow. on tour will be in Ionia May 12 and 13 and May 14 and 15 open for public showing dur­ ing certain hours. On May 4, a baby boy, weighing 8 lbs., 11 ozs., bom at Pennock Hospital was bom to Jeff and Sherie Staltcr of Lake Odessa. His name is Drake Allen and he joins a three year old brother Derrik at home. Grandparents are Jerry and Karolyn Stalter, rural Clarksville, M.A. and Kay Klein, great-grandparents William and Mildred Stalter. and Gladys McLeod all of Lake Odessa. In celebration of its 28th birthday, the Barry County Senior Citizens Club was treated to a party hosted by the Hastings Women’s Club The event, at­ tended by 32 people, was held at the Hastings Moose Lodge this year. The women’s group organized the establishment of the senior’s club and celebrates with them every year. the Ionia County Order of the Eastern Star Past Matrons in Belding Thursday evening, SHOP FRIDAY and SATURDAY MAY 13th and 14th f ■■ 2 D^s I Waunita Cole Day I Besides furnishing ice cream and cake, the Hastings Women's Club pro­ vided corsages for all the senior citizens and decorated the tables with pink tablecloths and flowers. Shown serving the dessert are Jean Etter, Lucille Hecker, Agnes McPharlin and Nettie Black. (Reminder photos) Women softball players needed here Any women, 18 or older, who are in­ terested in playing in a women's softball league this summer should call Mike or Deb at 948-8970. Games will be on Monday and/or Tuesday evenings, beginning soon. Practices are cur­ rently being held, so call now. Bowling Results — Thursday Angels Final Standings Clays Dinner Bell 88 '6-43'6. McDonalds II 88-44. F.O.C.s 69-63, Stefanos 68-64, Out­ ward Appearance 65'6-6616. Cove Distributing 54-78, McDonalds I 48-84, Hastings City Bank 47-85. Good Games - L. Stevens 141, D. Smith 177, B. Cantrell 150. A. Snyder 160, G. Den­ ny 155. P. Wilson 148. P. Miller 154. K. Bar­ num 178, P. White 133, D. Svoboda 179. L. Watson 159. V. Goodenough 131, C. Cuddahee 192-504. J. Joseph 162. C. Williams 149, T. Daniels 195-508. Hastings student wins scholarship to EMU Eastern Michigan University’s Office of Financial Aid recently awarded Regents Scholarships to 525 high school students, in­ cluding a Hastings High School Student. EMU’s Regents Scholarship is a four-ycar $6,000 scholarship and is one of the most prestigious offered by the University and Chad R. Tolles of 913 S. Jefferson St.. Hastings was one of the Recipients. Recipients of the scholarship are required to have a minimum grade point average of 3.75 and test scores of at least 24 on the American College Test or 1050 on the Scholastic Ap­ titude Test. Recipients of the scholarship must maintain at 3.5 grade point average at EMU to continue to receive the annual $1,500 installments of the award. Hastings bands to hold spring concerts May 18 and 26 The instrumental music department of the Hastings Area schools will hold two spring concerts in the next couple weeks. The high school Symphonic and Concert Bands will perform in the high school gym al .jO p.m. on Wednesday. May 18, and the 6. 7 and 8 grade bands will hold their concert on Thursday. May 26. at 7:30 p.m. in the middle school gym. Music in the concerts will consist of some traditional marches, symphonic wind literature, and popular music for concert band. Each concert will also feature recogni­ tion of students for successful completion of this school year in band. Admission to the concerts is free. ) “In Honor of 30 years of service” ! ! • OPEN HOUSE • I j Thurs., May 19 • 2-6 p.m. i ! i t• at Pleasantview Elementary School I Family, friends and former students invited. . _ -~L _ -~i_ ii-iuT.r~ —-l ------ ---- j/ — — on — — and s* ' &G Sunday, May 15 from ... 1:00 to 10:00 P.M. SPORTMAN'S TAVERN ^Sand,se'- M-43, Mulliken, Michigan Sponsored by ... Vietnam veterans of America ALL PROCEEDS TO FUND MONUMENT For more information call 726-1176 Hastings City Band announces ’88 series Plans for the 1988 concert series of the Hastings City Band were announced this week. This organization of local musicians has been in existance. entertaining area residents, since the early 1900s. This year, the band will once again take up residence at Fish Hatchery Park, which was first adopted as the City Band’s summer home in 1986. The 1988 series will consist of six Wednes­ day evening concerts - June 15. 22 and 29. and July 3. 20 and 27. Rehearsals for the band are Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. in the Hastings High School band room. Rehearsals will begin May 31. Musicians interested in participating sht .-■jld contact the director. Joseph LaJoye. a: 945-9591 during the day. or 945-9766 in the evening. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Mon­ day, May 23,1988 at 7:45 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers on Ordinance #211, an or­ dinance to amend Section 4.6 of the Hastings Code, to regulate trade or business in city parks except Tyden Park. A copy of the above ordinance is available for inspection at Ci.y Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. This notice is given pursuant to the provi­ sions of Act 207, P.A. of 1921 as amended. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk -^FS3Wn9s JCPenney tntermedrate markdowns may have been taken on originally priced me-cnandise Sale prices effective until stock is depleted Pius not include JCPenney Smart Value Items 1987. J.C Penney Company, Inc. DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 12. 1988 Southeastern recognizes top 'Young Authors’ Southeastern Elementary students had to put on their creative thinking caps recently to compose stories, poetry and prose for the school's Young Authors competition. Students submitted their written work on a volunteer basis, for a total of at least 12 per room, said Principal Chris Warren. After reviewing the stories and poetry of the youngsters, Warren chose the top 10 in each class. Then, just as the work of professional authors is scrutinized, those 10 pieces of literature from each classroom were again reviewed by members of the school's Parent Teacher Organization. The PTO picked the final five for each classroom. While the top five placers received special awards, all the children who look part received a certificate for their effort, said War.cn. Morning kindergarten students who won in the young authors include (front row, from left) Danielle Medeiros, Matt Gergen, Casey Van Engen, Brandie Hammond, Michael Clough, (back row) Michelle Griggs, Amy Miller, Tshecomah Fisher, Jolene Griffin, Erica Barnum. Afternoon kindergarteners who took top honors in the young authors program are (front row, from left) Matthew Keeler, Dan Nelson, Myla Mayne, Lucas Overmire (middle row) Amanda Rogers, Jason Olmstead, Mike Swainston, Fawn Sinclair, Kristen Rose (back row) Travis Johnson, Erik Keeler, Korlney Sherry, Ryan Argo and Robby Lee. Missing from photograph is Shayne Todd. Fourth grade young authors include (front row, from left) Jamie Brookmeyer, Melinda Kelly, Chad Keizer, Seth Hutchins, Debbie Griffin, Rachel Wilcox, (middle row) Jennifer Welcher, Angie Sarver, Brian Heeringa, Jesse Barnum, (back row) Aaron Schantz, Sharyn Kauffman, Brian Cotant, Kerith Sherwood and Amanda Acheson. Young authors in first grade include (front row, from left) Patti Stockham, Steven Kauffman, Jesse McKenzie, Sindi Felzke, Leslie Overman, (back row) Scott Van Engen, David Barnum, Tara Stockham, Brandon Hammond and Laura Edger. Third graders who placed In young authors Include (front row, from left) Lisa McKay, Ryan Scharping, David Miller, Troy Pittlekow, Brandonf Mendoza, Stephanie Clouse, (middle row) Ben Furrow, David Frisby, Chat Metzger, Heather Banning, Kevin Cooney, (back row) Jason Windes, Felicity While, David Shaneck, Tara Edger, Desire’ DeLong and Bruce DeVree. Legal Notices RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board Meetins Second grade young authors are (front row, from left) Lindsey Pittlekow, Melissa Meaney, Doug Varney, Greta Higgins, Amy Archambeau, Laura McKinney, (middle row) Mark Miller, Katie Hadley, Adam Taylor, Shanna Randall. Jolene Pasternak, (back row) Patrick Giles, Aleisha Miller, Sean Kelly, Tim Rounds, Josh Newton and Jamie Kirkendall. Missing from photo is Sarah Roush. May 4. 1988 Approved minute* April 6th meeting. Discussed possible route for proposed sewer hook-up into Hastings waste waster treatment plant. Approved Ordinance No. 30: to regulate ond control the construction, installation, extension, service connection, and operation of public sewer mains, and public sewer service within the Charter Township of Rutland, by unanimous roll coll vote. Supervisor given approval to sign ambulance subsidy contract when agreement is reached In negotiations, by unanimous roll coll vote. Fireworks on Snake Island for 4th of July approv­ ed with proper insurance and Hold Harmless Agreement. Approved by unanimous roll call vote grovel for Township in amount of $12,874. All reports received ond placed on file. Awarded contract to Hastings Automatic Heating for fumoce for voting/meeling room. Aye: James. Bradley, Bedford. Cappon. Edwards, Fuller. Nays: None. Abstain: Palmer. Approved. Approved action by Board of Appeals meeting April 14th re: tent in front of Bobs Gun & Tackle Shop, Inc. Approved vouchers by unanimous roll call vote. General Fund $6,655.90. Township Improvement Fund $1.000. Adjournment at 10:10 p.m. Respectfully. Phyllis Fuller. Clerk Attested to by Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor (5/12) Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Fifth graders who took top honors in the young athors competition are (front row, from left) Cam Giles, Chastity Holtz, Leslie Sweeney, Karey Sanders, Chad Rabideau, (back row) Matt Kirkendall, Rachel Griffin, Stacy Houghtalin, Dan Dulyea and Brian Preston. Brian Bennett is missing from the photo. - NURSE AIDES We have positions available to certified Nurse Aides on all 3 shifts. Excellent benefit package. Starting salary S4.64 per hour. Apply in person ... Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings Moy 3. 1988 at 7:30 p.m. All Board Members and 10 citizens present. Lians Club concession at 2 baseball tournaments approved. Grovel road repairs of $7,326 approved. Suggestion made township assessor attend next meeting. Request for free disposal at transfer station of il­ legally dumped materials denied. Bills read and approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Darlene Ho'per. Clerk Attested to by: Russell Stanton. Supervisor (5 12) — The Fourteenth Annual — Ionia Historic Homes Tour and Artrain Celebration Historic Home Tour. May 14 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 15. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artrain. May 14*15. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Featuring vintage homes, quilt show, antique and collectibles sale, antique car show, display of arts and crafts ADVANCE TICKETS $6.00 Ionia Historical Society, Box 1776, Ionia, Mi 48846 State of Michigan Probate Court Other morning kindergarten students who placed in the young authors contest are (from left) Brian Erway, Lee Houghtalin, Nicole Hesterly, Danyelle Eaton and Rachel Lawrence. Hastings Middle School Honor Roll Students PUBLICATION NOTICE Sixth Grade File No. 88-19931-SE ESTATE OF EARL R. ECKELBECKER. Dacao»ad. Social Security Number 385-18-5395. TAKE NOTICE: On May 27. 1988. at 2:00 p.m., in the Probate Courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before the Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probate, o hearing will bo held on the petition of Clyde Eckel^cker requesting that he be appointed personal representative of the estate of EARL R. ECKELBECKER. ond that the heirs al low of the Decedent tib determined, ond that the Last Will and Testament of the Decedent be admitted to Probate. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the Personal Represen­ tative and to the Court on or before July 12. 1988. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Doted: Moy 9. 1988 David A. Dimmers (Pl2793) DIMMERS 8 McPHILLIPS 221 South Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Clyde Eckelbecker Personal Representative 9156 West H Avenue Kalamazoo, Ml 49009 616/375-3818 (5/12) High Honors (4.00-3.50) - Matt Cassell, Nicole Cooklin, Nathan Dunn, Shcllic Schantz, Kelly Eggers, Brandi Eye, Katie Parker, Dana Fems, Tracy Reynolds, Court­ ney Girrbach, Eugene Haas, David Ham­ mond. Matt Johnson, Teresa Kelly, Scott Krueger. Katie Larkin, Martha Billmcycr. Mike Baker, Corrctta McDiarmid, Alyce Zimmerman. Arloa Raffier, Chris Stafford. Tracy Moore. Jennifer Vanamcn, Tia Ward, Erin Homing, Steve Palmer, Jason Bayne, Gary San Inocencio, Jim Merrick, Amy Haight, Sarah Johnston, Susan Keeler, Carrie Jones. Jeanna Willard, Kim Brandt, Matt Christy, Tim Martin, Tom Nitzsche, Julianna Solmes, Joneille Anderson, Mike Shade, Travis Anderson, Mike Shade, Travis Williams, Matt Lord. Sara Jarmen, Jason Kaiser, Jen­ nifer Larabec, Aaron Rankin. Jennifer Con­ rad, Andrew Quick. Honors (3.50-3.10) - Ben Moskalik, Rachel Brighton. Peter Smith, Jennifer Schar­ ping. Charles Harvath, Shawn Raymond, Kevin Potter, Jessica Hester. John McKinley. Elaine Allen, Diane Bell, Lori Vaughn. Robert San Inocencio. Ted DeMott, Rachel Matel, Sarah Thomas. Orin Lenz. Zach Brehm. Linette Snyder. Brenda Naylor, Christi Van Ooy. Joe Shancek, James Houston, Jamie Martinez, Sara Kenfield, Ryan McKelvey, Tanya Campbell, Andy Cove. Chris Young, Ben Hughes, Loms Kilmer. Gordon Shaw. Jeff Wynn. Denna Smith, Jeanna Taylor. Derek VandenBcrg. Kelly McDonald, Gabe King. April Lake. Honorable Mention (3.09-3.00) - Chris Alkcma. Bill McMacken, April Arends. Stephanie Smith, Michele Evan. Gary Moore. Nicole Ellcge, Melissa Stevens, Gary Moore. Melissa Stevens, John Huber. Angela Swihart, Brandy Komondy. Jason Miller. Stan Norris, Jon Lester. State of Michigan CLAIMS NOTICE INDEPENDENT PROBATE File No. 88-19915 IE Estate of GUY D. CLINE. Deceased. Social Security Number 378-38-8798. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS. Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The Decedent, whose last known address was Sunshine Acres A.F.C.. 9410 Finkbeiner Road, Mid­ dleville. Michigan 49333 died March 10. 1988. An instrument doted June 1. 1984 has been ad­ mitted as the will of the Deceased. Creditors of the Deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be barred unless presented within four months of the date of publication of this notice, or four months after the claim becomes due. whichever is later. TO THE INDEPENDENT PERSONAL REPRESEN­ TATIVE: Mary Kay Selleck, 10590 Pormalee Rood Middleville. Michigan 49333. No*ice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Richard C. Annis. Jr. (P10215) 4280 Alpine Ave.. N.W. Comstock Pork. Ml 49321 (616)784-3443 (5/12) Seventh Grade High Honors (4.00-3.50) - Dan Styf . Kathy Vos. Aaron Spender. David Andrus. Ashley Cole, Ann Garrett. Brad Gee. Alison Gergen, Bryan Sherry. Tom Brighton. Chris Carpenter. Rachel Mepham. Mike Cook. Jen­ nifer Davis. Jennifer Parker. Aleksandra Hall. Tiffany Lancaster. Marvin Tobi-... Tammi Snore. John Bell. Valarie Blair. Tonya Carlson. Kara Endsley. Tony Snow. Monica Mellen. Kristin McCall. Michelle Bechler. Malyka DcGoa. Kevin De Vault. Pam Emswiler. Miranda Frcridge. Jason Gole. Tammy Bridgeman. Derek Frcridge, Jeff Haywood, Kris Javor. Neil Katsul. Michelle Leatherman, Dione Lenz, Jason Karas, Trevor Watson. Lisa Smith. Brad Thayer, Lisa Stroms, Dan Allen. Paul Buchanan, Nathan Robbc, Chris Morgan, Aubrey Mason, Erin Merritt. Jeff Gardner, Shawn Price. Honors (3.50-3.10) - Holly Forbes. Ben Washbum, Pat Williams, Jon Andrus. Rebec­ ca Newton, Nathan Christie, Nathan Eady, Melinda Moore, Brock Hanson, Talcna Wilkins, Jody Stafford, April Tobias, Jodi Taylor, Scott Wilson, Jeremy Bennett, Matt Brown. Kelly Casey, Chcrie Cotant, Kelsey Cruttenden, Tony Williams, Julie Dukes. Teri Eisner, Scott Ricketts, Jennifer Storm, Joe Vann, Ryan Madden, Stacy Beukcma, Ryan Martin, Brad Gardner, April Krcpps, David Solmes, Joel Norris, Julie Worth, Rebecca Huss, Marie Ackley, Jerry Aller­ ding, Melissa Petts, Jesse Lyon, Angie Greenfield. Honorable Mention (3.09-3.00) - Gordon Tait. Robyn Wallace. George Ransome, Tom Fouty, Jeff Furrow, Rebecca Harder, Jill Rhodes, Nicole Matthews. Heather Noorman. Eighth Grade High Honors (4.00-3.50) - Mark Peterson, Debra Emswiler, Tammy Griffin, Matt Haywood, Marci Jones, Par Kelly, Matt An­ ton, Jennifer Bender. Jennifer Maichele, Min­ dy Cronk, Craig DeLong. Matt Schaefer, Kris Abendroth, Tammy Smith, Chris Solmes, Jim Toburen, Chris Youngs, Trent Weller. Derek Becker. Jill Brighton. Melissa Chip­ man. Kim Langford. Tadd Wattles, Joe Zbiciak, Karla Preston. Paul Rose. Angelle Cooklin. Mandy Herp, Meg Johnston. Chris­ ty Spindler. Ryan Schmader, Austin Zurface. David Dilno, Rachel Haas. Michele Wilbur, Joe Simmons. Tera Willard, Darcic Ander­ son, Julie Edwards, Shannon Fuller, Stacy Kaverman, Kori Kcast. Honors (3.50-3.10) - Lee Kaiser. Malt Schreiner, Cory Vender. Shana Murphy. Eric Gahan. Matt Lancaster. Dan Watson, Jason Rea, Joanne Barch. Joe Denslaw, Tim Mayo. Jenny Johnson. Jennifer Komstadt, Becky Carpenter. Sarah Kelly. Beth Schleh. Melanie Morgan. Lyndy Acker, Shawn Ahearn. Craig Archer. Melanie Garland. Michael Garrett. Honorable Mention (3.09-3.00) - James Windsor, Matt Tait. Jessica Norton. Wendy Tokarski, Chris Swihart. Lena Thunder. Scott Redinan. Kelli Young, Angie Armour, Kandi Blodgett. Kris Carr. Ann Doll. Mindy Frey. David Gerber. Jeremy Maivillc. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 12, 1988 — Page 11 Southeastern presents ethnic program for‘Special Persons Day’ "Ah, bonjour, monsieur Petite Chapron Rouge" might not sound as familiar to some as its English interpretation, "hello, Little Red Riding Hood," bi” language was not a barrier as students at Southeastern Elemen­ tary Schoool in Hastings entertained friends and relatives on Special Persons Day last Friday. Little Red Riding Hood was performed in French by fourth graders at the school, and was one of many programs put on by the students for the special guests. The theme of the day was Disney's "It's a Small World." Each grade level adopted a country which the students have been studying for the past few weeks. Kindergarteners learned about Mexico, first graders studied Kenya while second graders learned about Holland. Third graders studied Australia, fourth graders learned about France and fifth graders brushed up on the good ol' USA. Kindergarteners, including Myla Mayne and Matt Keeler (center) sang Mexican folksongs. Fourth grader Brian Cotant shares a story with his grandfather. Bill Cotanl. Prior to singing folksongs native to the countries they studied, the students learned about the people, customs, music and other facts about their respective countries. The artwork of the students, including African monkeys hanging on vines from the ceiling and Mexican burros carrying goods, filled Southeastern's halls. While some parents were invited guests at Special Persons Day, other dignitaries included grandmas and grandpas, aunts and uncles, brothers, sisters, cousins, neighbors and special friends. The program began with a parade of the children wearing costumes and decorations from the different countries. After each grade level gave its unique performance, the children filled the all-purpose room to sing the finale "It's a Small World." Later, the guests joined the youngsters in their classrooms, observed their work and ate a few goodies. Southeastern second graders, including those in the foreground wearing authentic Dutch costumes made by Leesa McKinney, sing a song from the Netherlands. Marguerite Moore of Hastings received flowers from Principal Chris Warren for having the most grandchildren (43) and the most great grandchildren (43, counting the one born last week). Matthew Keeler tries ^o break a pinata as his kindergarten classmates sing. Austrailia using letters of the alphabet. Betty Williams accompanied the youngsters by playing the piano. t American PHYSICAL FITNESS MONTH SPORTS MONTH « O L D E R w -------- MAY 1-31-------- NATIONAL AND MAY 1-31 I Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL April 25. 1988 Common Council mol in regular session, in the City Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. April 25. 1988 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. Present at roll coll wore: White. Campbell Cusack. Fuhr. Jasperse, Miller. Spencer. Moved by Cusock. supported by Miller that the excuse ol Esther Walton be approved. Yeas All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Jasperse that the minutes of the April 11. meeting be approved as read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Invoices read: L.H. Anklam Const. $3,465.00; Smith Instrument $5,950.00; Britten Concrete Con st. $3,266.88. Moved by Cusack, supported by Spencer that the above invoices be approved as reod. Yeas: Spencer. Miller. Jasperse. Fuhr. Cusack. Campbell. White. Absent: Walton. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Spencer that the request from Lawrence J. Bauer Post No. 45 of the American Legion to hold their annual Memorial Day Parade on May 30. be approved under the direction of the Chief of Police. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by White that the letter from Norma Davis opposed to vending in Fish Hatchery be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusack that the request from Wendy Bornum to place a banner at Church and State for the Just Say No to celebrate Substance Abuse Prevention on May 4. (banner 2 ft. by 9 ft.) be installed under the direc­ tion of the Director of Public Services from building to building. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported by Spencer that the request from Sheila Yeske to use Tyden Park Saturday. August 13. for her wedding reception, roosting a pig, requiring park to be open at 6:00 a.m.. and a special permit for a'cohol. be granted with the exception that no alcohol be allowed and they provide a roaster for the pig. not dig hole in ground, and they cleanup when done. All this to be under lhe direction ol the police department. Yeas: Five. Nays: Two. Fuhr. Jasperse. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Spencer that the letter from the Village of Ve'montville inviting the AAayor and Area Residents to attend a ground breaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of a Vietnam Veterans Memorio Monument at lhe village pork on Saturday, May 7. 1988 at 8:30 a.m. be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Campbell that the request of Edward Daniels, of the Hastings Elks Lodge for a light to be put on a pole at the South East comer of the Elks 8 Bob King parking lot to discourage kids from parking there, be referred to the Lighting Committee. Yeas: AIL Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Cusock that the request of the Thornapple Aris Council to hold a fund raiser at the Fish Hatchery Park Building on Saturday. July 16. at 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. be granted. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by White that the Porks Commitlee work with Mike Klovonich and Sue Drummond, for the Grand Opening of the Thornapple Arts Council Building planned for Moy 21. from 2 to 5 p.m. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Fuhr that the request of the Thornapple Arts Council to hove a children's art show May 20 and 21st, hold a grand opening reception for the Arts Hatchery Building, hold summer art classes in July ond August, pre­ sent "Fridays in the Park" In July, a series of musical events, be granted. Rain dale for the children's art show to be May 26. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: One. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse to refer the use of Fish Hatchery Park to the Or­ dinance Committee. Yeas: All. Nays: Two. Camp­ bell 8 Miller. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Spencer to amend the minutes of the April 11. meeting 113 to delete (to amend lhe park ordinance). Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Councilman Spencer reported that he hod a lease on the parking tot behind lhe hotel between the City of Hastings and the National Bank of Hastings ond will come up at the next meeting. Ordinance <208. 209, and 210 reod. Public Hear­ ing set for May 23. at 7:45 p.m. <208 on ordinance to amend Section 3.400 of the Hastings Code ■ to adopt 1987 edition of BOCA Basic Notional Building Code. <209 on ordinance to amend Section 3.500 of the Hastings Code • to adopt 1987 edition of BOCA National Existing Structures Code. <210 on or­ dinance to amend Section 11.1 of the Hostings Code • to adopt >987 edition of BOCA basic Fire Prevention Code. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusock that the resolution setting a public hearing for June 13, at 7:45 p.m. for the vocation of that portion ol Hubbel Street lying North of Lot 8, of Ammon Eaton's Addi­ tion to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, page 15. Barry County. Mich, be adopted. Yeos: White. Campbell. Cusack, Fuhr, Jasperse, Miller, Spencer. Absent: Walton. Carried. Councilman Miller stated that a meeting hod been scheduled with Rutland Township on May 16. at 7:30 p.m. to further discuss the sewer to the township with the Waler and Sewer Committee. Mayor Gray stated that April 25 thru 28 is Spring Clean Up week and only brush and lawn debris will be collected - NO TRASH Councilman Fuhr stated that citizens ore putting leaves ond grass along the curb tong before clean up week and throughout the year which they are responsible for removing. As it rains it washes into the storm sewers and plugs them. If the City has an ordinance this should be inforced to prevent the plugging of the storm sewers. Moved by Campbell, supported by White that the minutes of lhe Outdoor Nature Area Board for April 14, be received and placed on file. Yeas: All., Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Fuhr that lhe council oct on the recommendations of the Nature Area Board to not allow and harvesting or maintenance and the offer by Shelby Lumber be rejected, and any future offers to alter or change the area in any way. The City Attorney to send a letter to Shelby Lumber that their offer is denied in the Nature Area ond will never be considered. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Mayor Gray state that the Bird Walk will be In June end will keep Council posted. Librarian Barbara Schondelmayer was present and slated that the book from Hastings. France had been given to the French Club to look at and they hod composed a letter (in French) to be sent along with a history of Hastings. Michigan. The book is at lhe library for the students to read. An­ dy Furrow gove on overview of the letter that had been written to the Council. Jackie Schmitz ond Jane Norton from RIBC (Recycling in Barry County) were present ana presented some literature and facts on what they have been doing. They slated that they will hove their third DNR Grant to begin in September 1988 ond run until April of 1989 funding their educa­ tional program. Jane Norton who will be taking over for Jackie Schmitz thanked Ken Noil ol Hastings Sanitary Service for providing them with new roll-off bins, and the City for the use of their property and lettei of support. Brochures on recycling are available ot the Extension office. Health Department and Hastings Library. A letter ond brochure on what they hove done wos passed out to the Council. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusock that Moy be proclaimed as American Cancer Crusade Breast Health Awareness Month. Yeos All. Absent Ono. Carried Moved by Miller, supported by Campbell that Pennock Hospital volunteers be recognized when National Volunteer Week is observed as proclaim­ ed. Yeas: All. Absent: One Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Fuhr that the proclamation supporting "Buy Recycled Products" from RIBC be approved. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Josperse. supported by Spencer that April 22 ■ Moy 1, be proclaimed os Lions White Cone Week in Hastings. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Spencer thot lhe police report for Moren be received and filed. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Councilman Spencer questioned why city dispat­ chers were ot the Sheriffs Dept, on City time. Chief Furniss explained that they hod been doing this for three or four months to give his people a feel of how the Central Dispatch would work ond to gel imput from his people. Campbell felt this was wrong as council hod not yet approved Central Dispatch. Mayor Gray stated that the concept of Central Dispatch bod been approved ond that most detoils hove been worked out. Campbell question­ ed whether the Chief of Police hod the authority to have his people in training at the County. City At­ torney Fisher stated that the chief wos within his rights to hove his people there. Jasperse slated that our dispatchers are working with county dispatchers to see if they are comfortable and con odopt to their ways and explore whether It will work. Spencer felt it would take away protection of the City. Furniss staled that the atom* system ond insurance need to be worked out yet. Miller asked what the feed bock from the dispatchers wos. and lhe Chief said some yes ond some no. Moved by Josperse, supported by White that the Chief of Police use his own discretion in pursuant to the consolidated dispatch. Yeas: Five. Nays: Two. Spencer. Campbell. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Cusock thot the Housing Inspector's report for April 25. be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Mi ler that the bid from Renner Ford for o 1988 Crown Victorio for $15,864.76 be accepted with a trade in of a 1987 Ford lor $5,450.00 with balance of $10,414.76. Yeas: White. Campbell. Cusack. Fuhr, Jasperse. Miller. Spencer. Absent: Wallon. Carried. Mayor Gray stated thot the next Housing Inspec­ tor’s report would show the cases fumed over to the City Attorney ond whal hos been done with them. Steve Jordon and his mother were present for a picture in regard to American Cancer Awareness Month, and Mayor Gray recognized them and stated how proud we are of his courage he has shown through his illness. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Jasperse thot the proclamation recognizing 1he Director ol Public Services Michael C. Klovonich for 25 years of ser­ vice be approved. Moved by Campbell, supported by White to ad­ journ at 9: JO p.m. Read and approved: Mary Lou Gray. AAayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (5/12) MORTGAGESALE Default has occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage mode by Randall A. Hardin ond Gleno J. Hardin, husband and wife Mortgagors, to Water­ field Mortgage Company. Incorporated, on Indiana Corporation. Mortgagee 333 East Washington Blvd.. Fort Wayne. Indiana, doted June-15. 1984. and recorded June 22, 1984, with the Barry County Register of Deeds in liber 259 at Page 768, which wos subsequently assigned by assignment to Federal Home loan Mortgage Corporation. Ill East Wacker Drive. Suite 1515, Chicago, IL 60601. dated August 7, 1984, and recorded August 8. 1984. with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Liber 260 ot Pogo 5ft By reason ol such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mor­ tgage duo ond payable forthwith. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on said mortgage the sum of Forty Nine Thousand. One Hundred Sixty Three and 55/100 Dollars ($49,163.55). No suit or proceeding at low has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice Is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mode ond provided ond to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mor­ tgage. and oil legol costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney's fees allowed by law. said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at lhe Barry County Courthouse, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry City of Hostings. Michigan, on Thursday. Moy 26. 1988, ot 2:00 In the afternoon local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104, Public Acts of 1971. (MSA27A3240(3) ) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the foreclosure sole. The premises covered by said mortgage Is situated in the City of Nashville, County ol 8arry. State of Michigan, ond more fully described os: Thot pat l of the West one half of the North East one quarter of Section 15, Town 2 North. Range 7 West, described os follows: Commencing ot a point of the North Line of said Section 15. Beginning ol the point of the Northwest corner of the East one Square acre of said West one half of the Northeast one Quarter; thence South 317.25 feet, lhence West 137.05 feel, thence North 317.25 feet, thence East 137.05 feel, to the place of beginning. ; Dated: April 21. 1988 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Cor porta ion. Mortgagee James W. Batchelor (P-25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Attorneys for Mortgagee 200 Monroe. NW — Suite 555 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 (5/12) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Barry on Proposed Special Use Request* Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a pubLc hear ing, for Special Use requests on AAoy 23, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Commissioner's Room in the Coun­ ty Annex al 117 South Broodway. Hastings. Michigan. Cose No. Sp. 6-88 ■ Charles Wickham, (applicant) Al this hearing, the following described proper­ ty, located on 875 Bristol Rd.. Delton, shall be con­ sidered as lhe site for the issuance of o Special Use permit to operate a campground. E 1/2 of SE 1/4 of Sec. 8. Johnstown Twp. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be hearc ot the above mentioned time ond place. Any physically disabled persons requiring barrier-free accommodations in order ’o par­ ticipate in the hearings, should contact the County Coordinators Office ot 948-4812. The special use application is available for Sublic inspections ol the Barry County Planning Ofce. 117 S. Broadway. Hostings. Michigan during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 lor further information. Norval E. Thaler. Clerk Barry County (5/12) �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 12. 1988 Legal Notices NOTICE TO: RESIDENTS & PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following Rutland Charter Township Ordinance No. 30 wos adopted by the Rutland Charter Township Board ot its regular meeting held May 4. I9B8. sold ordinance to become effective Immediately. CHANTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND ORDINANCE NO. 30 ADOPTED: May 4, 1M8 EFFECTIVE: IMMEDIATELY UPON PUBLICATION AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE AND CONTROL THE CONSTRUCTION. INSTALLATION. EXTENSION. SERVICE CONNECTION. AND OPERATION OF PUBLIC SEWER MAINS. AND PUBLIC SEWER SER­ VICE WITHIN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND: TO REGULATE DISCHARGES INTO PUBLIC SEWER MAINS: TO PROVIDE FOR SERVICE CHARGES FOR PERSONS UTILIZING SUCH PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM: TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF SUCH ORDINANCE AND TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF OR.DINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: Section 1 - DMWttom As used in this Ordinance, the following words, terms and phrases shall have lhe following meanings: "Biochemical Oxygen Demand" or "BOD5" means the quantity of oxygen utilized In the biochemical oxidation of organic matter under standard laboratory procedure in five days ot 20% centigrade, expressed in terms of weight and con­ centration os milligrams per liter. "Capital Charges" shall mean those amounts paid by each premise connected to the treatment works to pay the debt service requirements and capital expenditures to enlarge or Improve the wastewater facilities. "Chemical Oxygen Demand" or "COD" moons the quantity of oxygen utilized (n the chemical ox­ idation of organic matter, expressed in terms of milligrams per liter. "Compatible Pollutant" means those pollutants which the wastewater system is or may be design­ ed to produce or remove from wastewater in ac­ cordance with its NPDES Permit. "Cooling Water” means the waler discharged from any use such as air conditioning, refrigera­ tion, or other cooling to which the only pollutant odded Is heat. "Direct Water Cooling” means the use of water as a refrigerant or as a primary heat transfer medium. "Director” means the Township Supervisor or his designee or authorized representative. "FWPCA" means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended, or as that act may be hereafter amended. "Garbage" means solid waste from the domestic or commercial perporation, cooking, dispensing, storage, handling or sale of food. "Indirect Water Cooling" means the use of water to extract heat from a refrigerant or as a secon­ dary heat transfer medium. "industrial or Commercial Wastes" means the wastewater from the place of the user's business, trade, or profession. "Industrial User" shall mean, for the purpose of the USER CHARGE SYSTEM, any user of the treat­ ment works which: (a) Is identified In the Standard Industrial Classification Manual, 1972, Office of Manage­ ment ond Budget, as amended and supplemented under the following divisions: DIVISION A - Agriculture. Forestry, ond Fishing. DIVISION B - Mining. DIVISION D - Manufacturing. DIVISION E - Transportation, Communications. Electric. Gas. and Sanitary Services. DIVISION I - Services: or (b) Discharges wastewater containing pollutants which may Interfere with lhe treatment process, may be toxic or Incompatible, may interfere with the processing or disposal of the sludge, or may have an adverse effect on the receiving stream; or (c) By definition, any industrial user for the pur­ pose of industrial cost recovery shall also be an in­ dustrial user for the purpose of the user charge system. "infiltration" shall mean wa‘er ot'ier thon wastewater thot enters a sewer system (Including building drains ond building seweis) from the ground through such means as defective pipes, defective pipe joint*. defective connections, or defective manholes. Infiltration does not Include, and is distinguished from, inflow. "Infiltration/lnilow" (l/l) shall mean the total quantity of water from both infiltration ond inflow without distinguishing the source. "Inflow" shall mean water other than wastewater that enters a sewer system (including building drains and building sewers) from sources such as roof leaders, cellar drains, yard drains, area drains, foundation drains, drains from spr­ ings and swampy areas, manhole covers, cross connections between storm sewers and sanitary sewers, catch basins, cooling towers, storm waters, surface runoff, street wash waters, or drainage. Inflow does not include, and is distinguished from, infiltration. "Major Contributory Industry" means on in­ dustrial user af the wastewater system that: (I) has a flow of 50,000 gallons or more per average workday: or (2; has a flow greater than 5% of the flow car­ ried by the municipal system receiving the waste: or (3) has in its waste a toxic pollutant in toxic amounts as defined in standards issued under sec­ tion 307 of the FWPCA. or by the director: or (4) is found by the director of State of Michigan, in connection with the NPDES Permit issued to the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, to have signifi­ cant impact, either singly or in comblnct'— : . other contributing industries, on the wot rater system or upon the quality of effluent • om the wastewater system. "mg/1" means milligrams per liter. "Natural Outlet” means any outlet into a water course, pond, ditch, lake, or body of surface or ground water. "Nonindustrial User" shall mean all users of the wastewater facilities not classified as an Industrial User for purposes of the user charge system. "NPDES" or "National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System" means the program for issu­ ing. conditioning, and denying permits for the discharge of pollutants from point sources into the navigable watery, territorial secs, and contiguous zone of the United States pursuant io section 402 of the FWPCA "PH" means the logarithm of the reciprocal of the weight of hydrogen ions in grams per liter of solution. "Pollutant" means dredged spoil, solid waste, incinerator residue, sewage, garbage, sewage sludge, munitions, chemical wastes, biological materials, radioactive materials, heat, wrecked or discarded equipment, rock, sond, cellar dirt and industrial residential, ana agricultural waste. "Pollution" means the mon-made or maninduced alteration of the chemical, physical, biological, or radiological integrity of water. "Pre-treotment" means application of physical, chemical and/or biological processes to reduce the amount of pollutants in or alteration of the nature of the pollutant properties in wastewater prior to discharging such wastewater into the wastewater system. "Pre-treatment Standards" means all applicable rules ond regulations implementing section 307 of the FWPCA. os well as any nonconflicting state or local standards which may require more restrictive treatment of wastewater under the circumstances described in Section 307. "Properly Shredded Garbage" moans garbage that has boon shredded to such a degree that no particle shall be larger than 1/2 inch or 1.27 cen­ timeters in any dimension and all particles can be carried freely in the wastewater under lhe flow conditions normally prevailing in the wastewater system. "Recovered Amounts" shall mean that revenue generated as a result ol the Industrial Cost Recovery System. "Recovery Period" shall mean 30 years or the useful life of the treatment works, whichever is less, except as otherwise defined herein. "Retained Amounts" shall mean 50% of the recovered amounts. "Sanitary Sewer" means a pipe or system of pipes that convey wastewaters from residences, commercial buildings. Industrial plant*, institu­ tions. or other structures os a part ol the wastewater collection system. "Sludge" shall mean lhe accumulated solids separated from liquids during lhe treatment of wastewaters. "Storm Drain" or "Storm Sewer" means any drain or sewer intended expressly for the con­ veyance of storm water and surface water, street wash, or drainage or other unpolluted water. "Suspended Solids" means the total suspended matter that floats on the surface of. or is suspend­ ed in. wastewater and that is removable by laboratory filtering. "Township" means the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. "User" means any person who discharges or causes or permits the discharge of wostewator into the wastewater system and/or the owner or occupant of any pro­ perty from which said discharge is mode. "Wastewater" means waler, or any liquid, whether or not containing pollutants, which is discharged or permitted to be discharged into the wastewater system. “Wastewater System" means the complete wastewater collection treatment, and disposal system of the Township including all works, in­ strumentalities. or properties used or useful therein. "Water Course" means any natural channel or body of water in which a flow of water occurs either continuously or intermittently. Section 2 - Operation on Rate Bash From ond after the effective date of this Or­ dinance. the Wastewater System shall be operated and maintained on a rate basis pursuant to the provisions of any contractual agreement by and between this township and the CITY OF HASTINGS. Section 3 • Management of System The Wostewater system of the Township shall be ond remain under the management, supervision and control of the Township Supervisor who may employ or designate such person or persons In such capacity or capacities as he deems advisable to carry out the efficient management and opera­ tion of the system. The Director, subject to the ap­ proval of the Township Board may make such rules, orders or regulations as it deems advisable and necessary to assure the efficient management and operation of the system, and to provide equitable charges for the services thereof. Sec’.Mi 4 • System Record* A Budget (a) The Township Treasurer shall cause to be maintained and kept, proper books of records and account In which shall be mod* full and correct en­ tries of all transactions relating to the wastewater system. Not loter thon three (3) months after the close of the fiscal year the Township Treasurer shall cause to be prepared a statement, in reasonable detail, showing the cosh income and disbursements of the system al the beginning and close of the operating year, ond such other infor­ mation as may be necessary to enable any tax­ payer of the Township or user of lhe service fur­ nished to be fully informed os to all matters per­ taining to the financial operation of the system during such year. (b) A budget, showing in detail the estimated costs of administration, operation, and maintenance of the wastewater system for the next ensuing fiscal year, including billing, accoun­ ting. postage, ond related costs and including an amount equal to the bond principal and Interest due to be paid in said year, shall be prepared by the Township Treasurer at the same time as he is required by the Charter to prepare the annual Township budget, which budget shall be subject to the approval of the Township Board. The amounts transferred into the operation ond maintenance fund during each year shall not exceed the amount set forth in such budget, unless approved by vote of the Township Board. Section 5 - Use of Public Sewer* Required (a) It shall be the duty of the owner of any in­ habited building, or of any building discharging pollutants into water, situated on land abutting or fronting on any street or alley in which a sanitary sewer has been laid, or in which a sanitary sewer shall hereafter be built, to connect such building, at his own expense, with the sewer adjacent thereto, within thirty (30) days after notice. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to place, deposit, or permit to be deposited In any -un­ sanitary manner on public or private property within this Township, or in ony area under the jurisdiction of said Township, any human or onimal excrement, industrial waste, garbage, or objec­ tionable wrs*e. (c) It s it. be unlawful to discharge to any natural oi •’?: within this Township, or in any area under th*, jurisdiction of said Township, any wastewaler or other polluted waters except where suitable treatment has been provided in accor­ dance with all applicable rules and regulations of Local, State, and Federal regulatory agencies. (d) Except for facilities approved by the Barry County Heallh Department in accordance with the County Public Health Code. Sewage Disposal Regulation, it shall be unlawful to construct or maintain any privy, privy vault, septic tank, cesspool, or other facility intended or used for the disposal of wastewater within this Township. Section 6 - Connection Charge* Owners or occupants desiring to connect any premises with any sanitary sewer shall pay for such connecting sewer at a rate to be determined by the Township Board from time to time. Section 7 - Permit to Connect Generally (a) Permits for connection with sanitary sewers shall be issued by the Township Treasurer. Such a permit shall not be issued until all assessments due and the charge for sewer connections hove been poid to the Township Treasurer ond until the Director has determined that there is capacity available for the wastewater to be discharged in all downstream sewers, lift stations, force mains, and the wastewater treatment plant, including capacity for compatible wastes. (b) The Director may require from any proposed user or from any existing user who is altering the composition of lhe wostewater. a compatibility study to demonstrate to the satisfaction of lhe Director thot the wastewater to be discharged is compatible with the existing wastewater system, will not affect ony requirements imposed upon the Township, ond will not adversely affect the wostewater system. Such study shall be at the ex­ pense of the user. Section 8 - Unauthorized Connection* No person not duly authorized shall moke any connection with ony of the sanitary sewer*, or tap any main, lateral or private connecting sanitary sewer. Section 9 - Limitation* on Wastewater Discharging (o) If or.y waters or wastes ore discharged or are proposed to be discharged to the public sewers, which water* contain the substances or possess lhe characteristics enumerated in Section 10. ond which in the judgment of the Director may deletoriously affect the wastewater system or carry through the system untreated any pollutant regulated by the NPDES Permit issued to the CITY OF HASTINGS, or constitute a hazard to human or animal life or to any water course receiving the treated effluent or the wastewater system; or violate ony pro-treatment standards horcinoftor established; or cause the wastewater system to violate ,ts NPDES Permit or other applicable receiving water standards the Director may: (1) Reject the wastes (2) Require presentment to an acceptable condi­ tion for discharge to the public sowers (3) Require control over the quantities and rates of discharge and or (4) Require payment to cover added cost ol handling ond treating the wastes not covered by existing taxes or sewer use charges. (b) If lhe Director permits or requires lhe pre­ treatment or equalization of waste flows, the design ond installation of the plants and equip­ ment shall be subject to the review and approval of lhe State of Michigan. Deportment of Natural Resources, in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan and regulations promulgated thereunder. The property owner shall not com­ mence construction of such facility until he has ob­ tained such approvals in writing from lhe Director and appropriate State agencies. (c) All contributing industrial users o* defined in Section I of the treatment facilities shall pretreat ony pollutant in its wastewater which may In­ terfere with, pass through untreated, reduce the utility of municipal sludge, or otherwise be incom­ patible with the treatment works. Pretreatment of such pollutants shall be in accordance with Section 307 of Public Low 92-500. 40 CFR 403, and as deter­ mined by the Director. All owner(s) ol ony source to which prelreolmenl standards are applicable, shall be in compliance with such standards within the shortest reasonable time, but not later thon the dote for compliance required by 40 CFR 403 or the dole established by the Director, whichever first occurs. All owner(*) of any source to which pretreotment standards ore applicable shall sub­ mit to the Director semi-annual notice* regarding specific actions token to comply with such stan­ dards. Such notices shall be submitted on the first day of the months of April ond October. (d) If any contributing industrial user proposes Io pretreat its wastes, the design ond installation of the plants and equipment shall be subject to the review and approval of the Director. Section 10 - Prohibited Discharging No person shall convey, deposit, or cause or allow to be discharged, conveyed, or deposited in­ to the wostewater system any pollutant other than a compatible pollutant which the system expressly agrees to accept from o user, or any wostewater containing any of the following: (a) OU* and Grease. Fats, wax. grease, or oils in excess of 100 mg/1 or containing substance* which may solidify or become viscous at temperatures between 0° and 65° centigrade at lhe point of discharge into the wastewater system, or concentrations or amounts of oil, or grease from industrial facilities violating pre-treatment standard*. (b) Explosive Mixture*. Liquids, solids, or gases which by reason of their nature or quantity ore. or may be, sufficient either alone or by in­ teraction with other substances to cause fire or ex­ plosion. Such prohibited material* include but are not limited to gasoline, kerosene, naptha, benzene, toluone. xylene, ethers, alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, peroxide*, chlorates, per­ chlorates. bromate*, and carbides. (c) Noxktu* Material*. Solid*, liquids, or gases from processes employed in the user's business, trade or profession which, either singly or by in­ teraction with other wastes, ore capable of creating a public nuisance or hazard to life, or are or may be sufficient to prevent entry into a sewer for maintenance or repair. (d) Improperly Shredded Garbage. Garbage which is not properly shredded garbage as defined in this chapter. (e) RacBoactive Waste*. Radioactive wastes or isotopes, unless their disposal via wostewater is authorized by federal, state and local regulations, and then only when discharge into the wastewater system does not cause damage or a hazard to the system, lhe persons operating the system, or the general public. (f) Excessive Levels of Toxic Substance*. Any toxic substances in amounts which cannot be handled by the system or which exceed standards promulgated by tho United States Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to section 307 (b) of lhe FWPCA. or toxic substances included in any regulations of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources which identify ond prohibit discharge of toxic substances into the water of the state. (g) Untreatable Pollutant*. Any pollutant which deleteriously affects the wostewater system or process, or any pollutant which is regulated by th* NPDES Permit issued to the CITY OF HASTINGS and which will pass untreated or unaffected by the treatment system. (h) Discoloring Pollutant*. Any pollutant which imparls o color to the wastewater in the wastewater system, which color cannot be remov­ ed by the system's treatment process or which is prohibited by the NPDES. (i) Corrosive Waste*. Any wostewaier having a pH lower than 6.2 or higher thon 9.8, measured ot the point of entry into the wostewater system, or having ony other corrosive property capable of causing damage to any equipment or portion of the wastewater system or injury to tho system's personnel. (j) Solid*. Solids or viscous substances in quan­ tities or of such size capable of causing obstruction to the flow of sewers, or other interference with the proper operation of tho woslowoler system such as. but not limited to. ashes, bones, cinders, sand, mud, straw, shavings, metal, glass, rags, feathers, tar. plastics, wood, whole blood, paunch manure, hair, fleshings or entrails. (k) Temperature. A temperature greater than 65°C (149°F) or less than 30°C (37.4°F). Section 11 - Water Used for CooSng Purpose* (a) The purpose of this section is to prevent "inflow" os hereinbefore defined and the overloading of the sewers ol the Township by the discharge thereinto of water used for cooling purposes. (b) No equipment using director or indirect water ccoling may be installed in the Township, unless a means of water disposal other than discharge into lhe Township's sanitary sewers, is provided. No person desiring to use any such equipment shall commence installing the same un­ til there has been filed with the building official such information as in his judgment Is necessary to enable him to determine whether or not such equipment meets the requirements of this section. No permit for the installation of any such equip­ ment may be issued by lhe building official involv­ ing a connection to the Township's storm sewers until a permit ho* been obtained from the Director. (c) Any authorized agent of lhe Township may enter onto the premises of ony person using water a* a cooling medium for equipment, any time that the sewer* connected to such equipment become overloaded, and may order such equipment shut off. In the event it is not so shut off promptly, such agent of lhe Township may shut tho some off so that there connot be ony entry into lhe Township sewers during the period the same is overloaded. Section 12 • Discharge into Storm Sewer* (a) It shall bo unlawful for any person to discharge or flow, or cause to be discharged or flowed, or permit or allow the same to be done from any premises owned or controlled by him. any water or fluid into any public storm sewer or droin or info tho sewer, drain or pipe connected with or emptying into ony public storm sewer, ex­ cept waters naturally resulting from rainfall or the melting ol snow ond ice. or unpolluted cooling waters os provided for in Section 11. (b) No person shall conned or attach any downspout, pipe or dram or cause tho some to be connected or attached, to ony public storm sower, without first having obtained permission, in writing, so os to do from the Director. Application for such permission shall bo filed with lhe Director and shall state the location ol the connection and lhe name and address of the owner and occupant of the prom ses to be connected and shall be ac­ companied by sufficient plans and specifications as to enable the Director to determine whether tho same is proposed to be done in a good and workmanlike manner ond in accordance with stan­ dard practices ond so os not to endanger pedestrams and others using the public streets, alloys, ond places. Upon compliance with the foregoing requirements, lhe Director shall issue such permit, but upon tho express condition that the applicant shall not use the downspout, pipe or droin. or permit the use thereof, for any of the pur­ poses other thon those allowed ond sot forth in sub-section (a) ot this section. Section 13 stalled by the owner(s) at his expense and sholl bo maintained by him so os to be safe and accossib c at all times. Following approval and installation, such motors may not bo removed without consent ol tho Director. (d) If a user refuses to grant tho Director entry upon request, tho Director may seek on ad­ ministrative warrant for an inspection from any court authorized to issue search warrants under Michigan law. In an emergency which create* on immediate ond substantial danger to persons or property, the premises cf a user may be inspected ot ony time ond without permission or a warrant. (e) No trade secret or patented process disclos­ ed to tho Township under this Ordinance shall be disclosed to other nongovernmental persons. Such information shall bo confidential and exempt from release to nongovernmental persons, in accor­ dance with section 13 (1) (g) of the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. - Excessive Discharge (a) No discharge shall exceed lhe peak flow rate projected by tho user as a condition precedent to connection to the wastewater system. (b) No wastewater shall bo discharged at a rale which upsets or interferes with the treatment pro­ cess or causes a hydraulic surge in the wastewater system. (c) No unpolluted water shall bo discharged into tho system if the discharge would increase the hydraulic load on tho wastewater system. Section 14 - Reporting Violations Section 18 * (a) If. for any reason, a person discharges, or causes or permits to bo discharged, any pollutant or wastewater containing a pollutant Into the wastewater system in violation of this chapter, thot person shall immediately thereafter notify the Director of sold discharge to enable the Director to take any action necessary for lhe protection of the system or lhe prevention of any health hazard. Notification shall be given either as soon as the person has reason to know of the discharge, or im­ mediately after the discharge, whichever is sooner. (b) The Director may require a user of sewer ser­ vices to provide information needed to determine compliance with this Ordinance. These re­ quirement* may include: 1) Wastewaters discharge peak rote and volume over o specified time period. 2) Chemical analyses of wastewaters. 3) Information on raw materials, processes, and products affecting wastewater volume and quality. 4) Quantity and disposition of specific liquid, sludge, oil. solvent, or other materials important Io sewer use control. 5) A plot pion of sewers of the user's property showing sewer and pi .'treatment facility location. 6) Details of wastewater pretreatment facilities. 7) Details of systems to prevent ond control the losses of materials through spills to the municipal sewer. Any industry that has materials that could spill Into the sewer system shall provide for con­ tainment of the material on site. Containment capacity shall be equal to lhe storage capacity pro­ vided for liquids, oils, or other toxic materials stored ol the plant. 8) Such other information as may be required by the NPDES Permit of the CITY OF HASTINGS. (c) All measurements, tests, and analyses of the characteristics of waters ond wastes to which reference is mode in this Section and other Sec­ tion* shall be determined in accordance with th* latest edition of "Standard Methods for the Ex­ amination of Water and Wostewater," published by rhe American Public Health Association. All tests shall conform to EPA Regulation 40 CFR 136 "Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for Analysis of Pollutants." Sampling methods, loca­ tion, times, durations, and frequencies ore to be determined on an individual basis subject to ap­ proval by the Director and other regulatory agencies. Section IS - Procedure* for Enforcement (a) A violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be considered a public nuisance per se and any action authorized or permitted by law for the abatement of public nuisances may be instituted by the Township in regard to such violation. (b) Whenever the Director finds that a violation ol this chapter is occurring and presents an emergency which threatens immediate, serious harm to ony portion of the wostewater system or which threaten* to or does create on immediate health hazard, the user's wastewater service may be terminated by order of the Director, pending futher investigation and hearing under Section 16 of this Ordinance. (c) Whenever a person has violated any provi­ sion of this chapter, the Township may take any legal action necessary to recover damages sus­ tained by the Township as o result thereof. Such damage* shall include, but are not limited to. lost revenues from the federal or state government ond ony fines or other penalties which ore th* result of the aforesaid violation. Section 16 - Termination of Service (a) Authority to Terminate. The Director shall have the authority to terminate wostewater ser­ vice to any user who attempts to violate or violates ony provision of this Ordinance, or who in ony way attempts to avoid, delay, prevent, or interfere with the execution or enforcement of ony provi­ sion of this Ordinance, or who fails to pay ony charges, levied against him, her, or it. whether regular or extraordinary, under this Ordinance, or who attempts to violate or violates or attempts to avcid, delay, prevent or interfere with lhe execu­ tion or enforcement of ony rule or regulation pro­ mulgated by the Director for compliance with or execution of this Ordinance, or who foils to appear at a hearing to meet a charge against him. her or it under this Ordinance. (a) Hearing Procedure*. 1) In addition to any remedies provided elsewhere in this Ordinance, whenever the Director has reason to believe that any user has committed or Is commitlng an offense covered by section 16 (a), he may serve upon the user a written notice stating the nature of the alleged violation and describing the time for and the nature of required connection. (2) If the violation is not corrected os prescribed in ihe aforesaid notice, the Director may issue an order to the user to appear for o hearing and show cause why service should not be terminated. 3) The aforesaid notice and order to show cause shall be served upon the user by personal service, or in lieu thereof by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the user's lost known oddress. 4) The hearing shall be conducted by a hearing officer appointed by the Township Board who shall render a written decision determining whether the user's service shall be terminated and staling reasons therefore. Admissibility of evidence at the hearing shall be within the discretion of the hear­ ing officer. 5) The user shall be entitled to be represented at the hearing in person or by an attorney at this own expense and shall be entitled to examine witnesses lor the Township and present evidence on his own behalf. A record shall be made of the proceedings, but such record need not be verbatim. 6) The user whose service is terminated without prior hearing may request such a hearing cs described in Section 16 (b) (4) ond (5) above, to permit him to show why hi* service should not heve been terminated and should be resumed. Such requests shall be granted, but service will not be resumed unless so ordered by tho bearing officer. Section 17 • Inspection and Monitoring of User* (a) Industrial or commercial users of the wastewater system are subject to inspection of their facilities and record* pertaining to raw material use at the request of the Director during all reasonable business hours, and in an emergen­ cy at any time. Said inspections may include, but are not limited to. monitoring of these users' operations. Tho Township recognizes proper iden­ tification is necessary for access to lhe facilities ond will arrange any appropriate prior security clearances. (b) The premises of any user may be inspected at a I reasonable hours for the purpose of determi' irg whether any violation of this Ordinance exists. (c) When required by the Director, the owner(s) of ony properly services by n building sewer carry­ ing industrial wastes sIhjii install a suitable struc­ ture^) together with such necessary meters ond other appurtenances in the building sewer to facilitate observation, sampling, ond measure­ ment ol tho wastes. Such structure, when re­ quired. shall be accessibly and s:.!«ly located, and snail bo constructed in accordance with plans ap­ proved by the Director. The structure sholl be in­ - Rules and Regulations (a) With approval of the Township Board and for the purpose of preventing, discontinuing, or cor­ recting any violations ol this Ordinance, lhe Direc­ tor may adopt and establish rules and regulations for the enforcement ol this Ordinance. (b) Rules and regulation* adopted under this section may include, but are not limited to. impos­ ing requirements upon industrial or commercial users to submit pions for tho pro-treatment of wostewater, to install equipment to monitor the nature ond quantity of tho wostewater being discharged into the system, and/or to keep records. Section 19 - Industrial Cost Recovery System (a) Purpose of Industrial Cost Recovery (ICR). Commencing on the first day any publicly financed treatment work* construction project, including a Federal grant thereon, is placed in oporation, there Is levied ond assessed upon each industrial user of the treatment works an Industrial Cost Recovery (ICR) charge or rental. The ICR charge is for the purpose of recovering from each industrial user that portion of the Federal grant amount used to construct facilities for the treatment of its in­ dustrial waste. The recovery period for the wastewater treatment plant Improvements (Con­ tracts 81-1) shall be 30 years, or lhe useful life of the project, or as long as required by EPA, whichever is less. (b) Industrial User'* Share. An industriol user's share sholl be based on all factors which significantly influence tho cost of the construction project, including strength, volume, and delivery rate characteristics. (c) Charge*. The Industrial Cost Recovery Charges sholl bo as established from time to time by resolution of the Township Board ond all in­ dustries sholl pay Industrial Cost Recovery charge* based on flow as a minimum. The flow rate shall include charges for waste loadings at concentra­ tions. Industries that discharge wastewater at con­ centrations exceeding 250 mg/1 BOD5. 290 mg/1 SS. and 50 mg/1 TKN, unless the Industry shall substantiate different waste concentrations. In­ dustrie* that discharge wastewater at concentra­ tions exceeding 250 mg/1 BOD5' 625 mg/1 COD. 290 mg/1 SS. or 50 mg/1 TKN shall be charged for the excess at the unit charges as may be establish­ ed from time to time by resolution of the Township Board. A deduction per employee per year shall be mode for domestic uses within the industry. Employment figures shall be furnished by the in­ dustry to the Township on a quarterly basis. The average number of employee* for the quarter will be used in the deduction calculations. The deduc­ tion I* based on the average contribution to the in­ dustriol waste by each employee as follows: Flow 19 m3/vr; BOD5 4.7 kg/yr; SS 5.5 kg/yr: TKN 1.0 kg/yr. (d) Monitoring Program. The Director shall establish and maintain a monitoring program to obtain lhe information required to assess the In­ dustrial Cost Recovery charges. The Director may require any industry to collect and analyze samples and furnish the results to the Township. (*) Return of Recovered Amount*. The Township shall return 50% of the amount* rfceiv- ■ ed from industriol user*, together with any In-' terest earned, to the U.S. Treasury on on annual basis, beginning one year after the facilities are placed in service. (f) Retained Amount*. The Township shall re­ tain 50% of the amount recovered from industrial users. 1) A portion of the amounts which the township retains may be used to pay lhe incremental costs of administration of lhe ICR system. Th* incremen­ tal costs of administration ore those costs remain­ ing oiler deducting oil costs reasonably at­ tributable to the administration of the user charge system. The incremental costs shall be segregated from all other administrative costs of lhe Township. 2) A minimum of 80% ol the amounts of Township retains, after deducting the incremental cost* of administration of the ICR system, together with interest earned, shall be used solely for eligi­ ble costs of ony expansion, upgrading, or reconstruction of the treatment works necessary to meet the requirements of th* FWPCA. The Director sholl obtain written approval of the Regional Administrator of the EPA prior to commit­ ment of these funds. The money so collected shall be kept in c separate account and shall be in­ vested in (1) obligations of th* U.S. Government; or (2) obligaiions guaranteed a* to principal and interest by lhe U.S. Government; or (3) sholl deposit such amounts in accounts fully collateraliz­ ed by obligations of the U.S. Government or by obligations fully guaranteed os to principal and in­ terest by tho U.S. Government or ony agency thereof. (g) Use of Remaining Amount. The remaining amount of the retained amounts shall be deposited in th* Township Water ond Sewer Improvement Revolving Fund. (h) Letter* of intent. All significant users o* defined by U.S. EPA, of lhe wostewater system shall furnish to the Director a signed letter of in­ tent to pay that portion of all Federal grant amounts allocable to the treatment of its waste*. Each *uch user sholl include a slotement of lhe in­ dustrial user's intended period of use of the treat­ ment work*. (i) Review of New Project*. The Director shall review all new projects involving Federal alloca­ tions to determine the industrial user class' in­ fluence on the capital costs ol the project. Tho Director sholl then assess an ICR charge, in addi­ tion to any existing ICR charge to obtain the re­ quired revenue from each industrial user. (j) Responsibility for Recordkeeping. The Director shall be responsible lor collecting and maintaining tho needed records for implementa­ tion of this section. (k) Appeal Procedure. The Director shall establish an administrative appeal procedure whereby individual industrial user* may hove an opportunity to be heard regarding the reasonablenoss ol the allocations ond ICR assessments imposed upon them. (l) Conformance with Federal Regulation*, the Industrial Cost Recovery System shall be in conformance with the requirements set forth in 40 CFR 35.928 a* amended, or ony future provision replacing same. Section 20 - Miscellaneous (o) Storm Water Discharges (1) No porson(s) shall discharge or cause or per­ mit to be discharged into tho wostewater system, ony unpolluted waters, or any storm water, ground woter. roof drain runoff, subsurface drainage, fooler drain discharge, cooling water, or similar liquid, except that storm water runoff from limited areas may be discharged into tho wastewater system if the Director has determined thot said discharge will not adversely impact upon the wostewater system or Its operation. 2) Whenever ■!.* Director shall find thot any pro­ vision of this section is being violated, ho shall issue a written order to the person(s) responsible for such condition(s), to remove such connectors or drains from such sanitary sewer and to cease sold unlawful discharge within ninety (90) days after service of such order 3) Tho service of such order as mentioned herein may be made upon tho person to whom it is directed, either by delivering a copy of same to such person, or by delivering tho some to ond leav­ ing it with ony person in charge of the premises, or by affixing a copy thereof in a conspicuous place on the entrance of such premises. 4) Storm water other than thot exempted under tho first paragraph of this section and ether un­ polluted drainage shall bo discharged to such sewers os are specifically designated as storm sewers or to a natural outlet approvec by the Director and other regulatory agonoos. Un­ polluted industrial cooling water or process waters may be discharged, on approval of lhe Director and other regulatory agencies, to a storm sower or natural outlet. Section 21 - Service Charge* (o) The rates to be charged for wostewater ser­ vice furnished by the wostewater system shall be charged to all buildings or promises having any connection with tho system. Such ratos shall be based upon the water consumption of the user's premises, including water from public and private supplies, or at the election of the user, tho amount of wastewater discharged into tho wastewater system, except that the service charge sholl be based upon tho size of the wator meter. (b) The owner of any building or premises receiving water from ony source other than lhe Township Wator system shall register the same with the Director and sholl. unless the owner is of­ fered the option by the appropriate agency of the CITY OF HASTINGS of having wastewater service charge* determined on tho basis of estimated flow and accepts such option, arrange to have suitable metering facilities Installed at his own expense to measure such private supply. The meters shall bo provided, maintained, and road by the CITY OF HASTINGS Waler Department, for which the customer shall bo charged the ap­ plicable waler service charge in addition to the established charges for wastewater :e'vice*. In any interim period allowed by the Director prior to such installation, the Director may establish such charges as ho deems equitable, considering lhe anticipated wastewater discharge. (c) Any user of the wastewater system may elect to rearrange his woter supply pipes and metering, for the purpose of eliminating from the total water consumption applicable to wastewater charges th* water not running to the sanitary sewers, or he may elect to establish metering facilities- register­ ing the discharge from his premises to the sanitary sewers. All such arrangements sholl bo mode sub­ ject to the approval of tho Director, and the ex­ pense thereof, including installation, maintenance, and operation, shall be bo'ne ay th* user. (d) No statement contained in this Section shall be construed os preventing ony special agreement or arrangement between the Township end any In­ dustrial user whereby on industrial waste of unusual strength or character may be accepted by the Township for treatment. Any user who enters into a special agreement or arrangement with the Township shall bo subject to all User and Industrial Cost Recovery Charges as set forth herein in addi­ tion to the cosis or fees established In the special agreement. No special agreement sholl be entered Into which is in conflict with Section 307 of Public Law 92-500 or with any other Stole or Federal law or regulation. Section 22 - Establishment ol U*or Rate* Each user of the treatment works shall pay charge* at o rote which shall be established from time to time by resolution of the Township Board. The system of user charges and capital charges shall be reviewed and revised periodically os re­ quired to maintain proportionality of charges. Section 23 ■ Bimng. RespomlMty for Payment Wostewater service charges shall be billed quarterly, except that customers billed monthly for water shall be billed monthly for the wastewater service charge. The person paying or responsible for payment of the water bill sholl, in like manner, be responsible for payment of the wastewater ser­ vice b|IJ^- <... , ... » >. •,. 4............ ,.!• Section 24 - Due Date* and Penattie* All charges for wostewater service shall become due and payable on the date indicated on each bill. Payments made after such date shall include on additional five (5) percent of the amount due on the due date. Section 25 - Lien* & Collection of Delinquent Account* Th* charges for wastewater service are hereby recognized to constitute a lien on the premises receiving such service. Whenever any such charge against any property shall be delinquent for six (6) months, the Township Treasurer may certify to the 1ox assessing officer of the Township the fact of such deliquency, whereupon such charge shall be entered upon the next tax roll as a charge against «uch premises and shall be collected end the lien thereof enforced in the same manner as general Township taxes against such premises ore col­ lected and th* Hen thereof enforced. Nothing in this section, however, sholl be deemed to prevent the Township from suing in a court of lew to collect the amount due it for wostewater service charges. In addition to the other remedies provided in this section, the Township shall have th* right to shut off and discontinue the supply of water to ony premises for the nonpayment of th* wastewater service charges when due. Section 26 - Penalties Any violation of the provision of this Ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $100 and/or imprisonment in the County jail for up to ninety (90) days. Each day that a violation continues to exist sholl constitute a separate offense. The foregoing fines ond penalties shall be in addition to all other right* which the township may hove as set forth herein. Section 27 - Saving Clause If ony section, paragraph, clause o« provision of this Ordinance sholl be held invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, the same shall not affect the validity ol any other provision of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect. Section 28 - Effective Date and Repeal of Inconsistent Provision* This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication. All ordinance* or parts of or­ dinance* in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. CHARTER TOWNSH>° OF RUTLAND By: Phyllis Fuller its Township Clerk Synopsis of Hastings Charter Township SPECIAL BOARD MEETING Thursday. April 28, 1988 • 4:00 p.m. Six board members present — one absent Purpose of meeting — open bids for building township hell. Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Attested by Juanita A. Slocum. Clerk Richard Thomas. Supervisor REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, May 2. 1988 — 7:00 p.m. Seven board members present. Three guest*. J.W. Ryan of Michigan Township participating. Plan review our insurance policy for tho coming year. Ambulance member to attend the meeting, the right to sign the contract il agreeable. Approved by the board for Russell Hammond to bill tho Township Hall. Approved payment of all bills. Meeting adjourned ot 8:55 p.m. Juanita A. Slocum. Clerk Attested to by: Richard Thomas. Supervisor (512) �tutjc*. TJBRAW The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 12, 1988 — Page 13 Assists police in drug investigations Sentencing delayed for drug defendant A defendant who went undercover to help lawmen nab three alleged drug dealers operating in Barry County has been granted a delayed sentencing in his pending court case. Sentencing was delayed until October for Duane Shellenbarger, 26, who pleaded guilty to charges of selling marijuana to an undercover police officer last year. Shellenbarger will be sentenced Oct. 26 for one count of delivery of marijuana, a four-year and/or $2,000 offense. As part of lhe plea agreement reached with the prosecutor's office, Shellenbarger, of 2999 N. Broadway, pleaded guilty to one count of delivery of marijuana in exchange for the dismissal of a second identical count. Also, he agreed to cooperate with law enforcement officials in investigating two other alleged drug sellers operating in the county. Information provided by Shellenbarger led to the February arrest of Troy L. Walker on charges of selling marijuana. Police believe Walker had been traveling regularly in the past year from his home in Three Rivers to Hastings to sell marijuana. Shellenbarger also participated in four police-sponsored marijuana purchases in February. Evidence collected in those purchases led to the arrest of county residents Howard and Timothy Wymer on several charges involving marijuana. Cases against Walker and the Wymer brothers are pending in Barry County Circuit Court. Shellenbarger was one of 25 people arrested last Oct. 1 on a variety of drug charges in the county. He will remain on an informal probation status until sentencing in October. Another defendent arrested last October on drug charges was sentenced to one year in Barry County Jail. Jeffrey Pederson, of 1125 Ogimas, was also ordered to pay $2,000 in court costs, $1,100 in fines and $145 in restitution following his guilty plea to two counts of selling marijuana to an undercover police officer. He also pleaded guilty in March to a second offender charge. In exchange for the guilty plea, a charge of selling cocaine was dropped by the prosecutor's office. Prior to sentencing being handed down April 27, Pederson told Judge Hudson E. Deming that he would stay out of trouble in the future. "I'm very sorry I got caught in this mess, and I'd like to take the time to get it straightened out, and I can assure you, you won t see me in court again,” he said. Pederson was also ordered to reside in a halfway house after his jail term and was ordered to serve a five-year probationary period. Pederson is scheduled to appear in circuit court June 1 to be sentenced on a charge of probation violation. When he was arrested last October, he was already on probation after pleading guilty to a charge of attempted malicious destruction of a building in January 1986. ° Court News, cont. But Shuster said Wilson had civil infractions on his record and needed to reform his ways before it was too late. "You could still find out what ifs like to go to prison if you don't follow everyone of these (probation) terms," he told Wilson. "I'm trying to make it clear to you, Mr. Wilson that if you aren't successful, well be sending you away. "But the ball is in your court," he said. "I hope you're successful.” Wilson was also sentenced to four years' probation and ordered to reside in a halfway house after his release from jail. He was also ordered to pay $300 in fines and restitution to be set at a later date. A pretrial hearing was set last week in the case of a man accused of stealing a pump from Pipe Supply Company in Woodland Township last March. A written plea of standing mute was accepted by the court May 4 on behalf of Michael Dick, of 302 Robinson St, Lyons. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered, and the pretrial hearing was set for May 18. Dick, 20. was arrested March 25 on a charge of larceny over $100. That is punishable by up to five years in prison or $2,500 in fines. A Cedar Springs man stood mute last week to two counts of malicious destruction of personal property over $100. Billy J. Ellenberg, 25, had automatic not guilty pleas entered by the court on his behalf. A pretrial hearing was set for May 18, and bond was continued in the matter. He was arrested April 18 on charges of damaging an automobile on Cherry Valley Road in Thornapple Township. A 39-year-old Middleville man was arraigned on two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a 14-year-old girl. Frank W. Winans, of 110 1/2 Fremont, stood mute April 27 to the two charges, which allegedly took place in October and November 1987. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered by the court, and trial was set for June 6 in Barry County Circuit Court. Second-degree criminal sexual conduct is by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A defendant in the 1986 Ricky Goddard murder pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Richard S. Eckstein, 31, was arraigned in Barry County Circuit Court on charges that he conspired with convicted murderer Norman Harry Woodmansee and Goddard's wife, Sharon, to murder Goddard in January 1986. A pretrial hearing will be held June 7 to consider several motions that will be presented by Eckstein's defense attorney, David Dodge of Grand Rapids. At Wednesday’s arraignment, Dodge told Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming that he would be filing motions for a change of venue for the case as well as a motion to quash evidence presented last month at Eckstein's preliminary exam. Eckstein remains lodged in the Barry County Jail. A written wavier of arraignment had been filed for co-defendant Sharon Goddard, who was also scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday. But because her lawyer, Battle Creek attorney John Hofman, had not signed the wavier, Judge Deming refused to accept the document. Arraignment was rescheduled for May 18 in circuit court. Goddard, 35, also remains lodged in Barry County Jail. The pair were arrested in early April on charges of plotting to kill Ricky Goddard to collect insurance money on his life. Goddard was found dead early in the morning on Jan. 25, 1986 in the dining area of his Dowling home. He had been shot in the head with a shotgun. Woodmansee was sentenced to life in prison in July 1986 for lhe murder of Goddard, but co-defendants Sharon Goddard and Eckstein were released for lack of evidence. The discovery of the murder weapon and new testimony from earlier witnesses led to their re-arrest in April. Following a preliminary exam in 56th District Court that ended April 27, the two were bound over to circuit court to stand trial on lhe charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The first-degree murder charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison. A fourth co-defendant, George Zugel, will be sentenced Aug. 3 for his role in the Goddard slaying. Zugel, 36, had been scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday on charges of aiding and abetting second degree murder and of conspiracy to commit perjury at the Woodmansee trial. But sentencing was delayed until after Zugel appears as a prosecution witness at the upcoming trials for Eckstein and Goddard. Zugel also remains lodged at the Barry County Jail. No pay hikes for Barry County officials in 1989 Ruling overtuned in Cain case An appellate court has overturned a Barry County Circuit Court judge’s 1987 ruling to bar certain testimony from a case pending against former Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain. Cain, 41, was to go to trial in circuit court last November on charges of second degree criminal sexual conduct and assault with intent to commit sexual penetration. But the trial was delayed while the state Court of Appeals heard arguments from Cain's attorney, A. Ray Kalliel of Grand Rapids, challenging the Aug. 31 decision of Judge Hudson E. Deming to bar the testimony. Deming's decision prohibited admission of testimony alleging that Cain had prior sexual encounters with the complaining witness. Kalliel said this week no date has been set to continue lhe matter. Meanwhile the Court of Appeals has yet to rule on whether a crime was actually committed in a second felony matter pending against Cain. He was scheduled to go to trial Dec. 7 in Kent County Circuit Court on charges of attempted embezzlement The charges spring from the state Attorney General's claim that Cain attempted to keep funds earmarked to purchase new police radios. That case remains on bold pending the higher court's ruling. Cain, who has been working for a Grand Rapids company, was not rehired as Middleville police chief in May 1987 after his two-year contract expired. Eckstein pleads not guilty in Goddard slaying A Freeport fireman battles the blaze that left the Wayne Fyan home a total loss Tuesday. (Banner photo) Fire leaves Freeport home a total loss A Freeport family was forced to take up residence in their deer hunting cabin Tuesday after an afternoon blaze destroyed their home at 5790 Wood School Road. Firemen were called to the Wayne Fyan home at about 2:30 p.m. after passersby noticed the flames, said Freeport Fire Depart­ ment Chief Lane Cooper. Assisted by the Hastings Fire Department. Freeport firefighters fought the blaze for about two hours before extinguishing the flames. Cooper said. No one was inside the house at the time the fire was discovered and no injuries were reported, he said. The cause of the fire, which left the home a total loss, remains under investigation. punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Bond was continued in the matter. A woman who allegedly conspired to have her car stolen so she could collect money from her insurance company has been given a new court-appointed lawyer. Hastings lawyer Michael McPhillips was removed on April 27 from representing Noelle C. Walters, of 2120 N. Payne Lake Rd. after he told the court the two were disagreeing on how to represent her case. McPhillips was appointed after attorney David Tripp, of Hastings, asked earlier to be removed from the case because of a conflict Her case was then assigned to Lansing arn-aey Charles Stiles, who asked to be cmoved because he was representing Walters’ co-defendant. The case was then assigned to Charles Zwick of Charlotte. Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming also ordered Walters to begin paying $15 a week toward the cost of retaining a court-appointed attorney. Walters, 19, allegedly asked co-defendant David Woltjer, of Hastings, to steal her car so she could claim it as stolen to her insurance company. A hearing was set for this week to determine if she could qualify for Holmes Youthful Trainee status. The status, which can only apply to young first-time offenders, allows a defendant's record to be wiped clean after lhe completion of jail or probation for the first offense. She remains free on bond. A Holmes Youthful Trainee status hearing was adjourned until June 22 for an 18-year-old Nashville resident accused of breaking into two vehicles parked at the Maple Valley Arms parking lot in Nashville. Raymond W. Babbitt, of 6990 S. Clark Rd., was arrested in February on the two charges, which each carry a penalty of up to five years in prison or $1,000. Judge Deming granted the adjournment April 27 to give Babbit a chance to prove himself worthy to qualify for lhe status. Bond was continued in lhe matter. A motion to reduce bond for a defendant in the Nov. 28 break-in at Dimond Machinery was denied in court on April 27. Noting that his client had been jailed for 145 days awaiting trial, Attorney Charles Stiles asked Judge Deming to reduce a $5,000 cash or surety bond for Nolan Mesecar. Mesecar, of 5285 Upton Rd., Hastings, was arrested Dec. 6 in connection with lhe theft of a tool box and battery charger from Dimond Machinery in Rutland Township. But after Prosecuting Attorney Judy Hughes read a list of over three dozen misdemeanor offenses on Mesecar1s record, Deming denied the motion. Trial was set for this week in circuit court. A woman who was charged with several offenses following an incident at Felpausch Food Center in Delton last December has been found competent to stand trial. Barnyard and music this weekend A large draft horse and mule Barnyard Show and a musical performance by lhe Williams Family Bluegrass Band are on tap this weekend at Prairieville Farm Days grounds. The grounds are located three miles south of Delton, just off-M-43 on Milo Rd. Free primitive camping is available and admission is SI. On Friday. May 13, there will be a large antique and collectible consignment auction at 1 p.m. and square dancing at 7 p.m. Besides a full day of activities on Saturday, the Williams Family will perform at 7 p.m. at the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame building on lhe grounds. The Barry County Compensation Commis­ sion has recommended a pay freeze for county elected officials in 1989 and a 4!6 percent wage increase in 1990. Attorney James Fisher, who chairs the Compensation Commission, discussed the pay recommendations with the county Board of Commissioners Tuesday. Considering the financial condition of the county. Fisher said the Commission voted 4-2 to keep salaries at their current rate next year. We took a look at all the fringes last time, so elected not to change them," he said. Unless county commissioners reject the Compensation Commission’s report by a twothirds vole, the recommendations will be inacted. Commissioners Tuesday did not indicate plans to take any action on the report. Without action, the recommendations become binding. Noting that "there has been some indication that the drain commissioner’s post may become a part-time position," Fisher said the Commission made recommendations for both full and part-time situations. The Compensation Commission's report in­ cludes the following recommendations: —County commissioners are to receive $6,000 in 1989 and $6,270 in 1990. The $35 per diem is to remain the same for both years. —The drain commissioner is to receive $21,218 next year and $22,172.81 in 1990. If the postion becomes a half-time job. the salary would be $12,000 next year and $12,500 in 1990. (This does not include the drain com­ missioner's compensation for serving as superintendent of the Department of Public Works. —The register of deeds is earmarked for $24,008 in 1989 and $25,088 in 1990. —The county clerk is to be paid $26,176 in 1989 and a salary of $27,354 in 1990. —The treasurer is to earn $25,519 next year and $26,667 in 1990. —The sheriff is slated for $31,925 next year and a salary of $33,362 in 1990. —The prosecuting attorney is to receive $43,468 next year and $45,424 in 1990. Liberty Bell Award.. (Continued from front) Former Hastings Banner publisher Richard M. Cook gets a hug from his granddaughter. Melanic, after accepting the 1988 Liberty Bell Award from the Barry County Bar Association on Friday. The annual Law Day award given by lhe bar lionors a local citizen who contributes to the bar's ideal of self-governance under the law. Banner photo by Jeff Kaczmarczyk “If they weren’t willing to have their name behind what they said, the source was questionable." Cook said one of his most vivid memories from his newspaper days was a movement some 40 years ago to tear down the Barry County Courthouse and replace it with a new building. The proposed building would have con­ sisted of a parking lot surrounded on four sides by the building. “Instead of a park in the middle of the city, we’d have this," he said, drawing a sketch of a box within a box. Instead of erecting a new building, the county took the funds and renovated the ex­ isting structure. “Now the courthouse is classified as a na­ tional monument, so it can't be torn down or altered without the plans being approved." he said. A 1920 graduate of Hastings High School. Cook received his bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Michigan in 1924. He worked in the research and development department of B.F. Goodrich Rubber, Co., in Akron, Ohio for six years before coming nome to join the family business. In addition to his work with the Banner, Cook served as director and secretary of In­ ternational Lock and Seal, director and secretary of The Viking Corporation, and director of the National Bank of Hastings. He was also active in the Barry County Republican Party, was elected president of the Hastings Rotary Club and was a member of the vestry of Emmanual Episcopal Church. Cook has also been involved with a number of local organizations, including the Thomap­ ple Valley Association, the Barry County Historical Society and the Hastings Chamber of Commerce. . New Shirt Squire Sale VILLAGE SQUIRE rrafemvaie $gQQ CARAGE SALE PR Don't Give-away your old Spring wardrobe at Garage Sale prices! come to the ... VILLAGE SQUIRE WARDROBE TRADE-IN SALE! HERE COME Credit per new garment allowed. Bring in your shirts, pants, shorts, jeans & ties. They are all worth ®5.00 at the VILLAGE SQUIRE. (1) s5.00 THE_________ Mu RPHYS. fYnu said hqv7 FOR EACH NEWGARMENT purchased? UGLY TIE CONTEST RETURNS! Bring in an Old TIE and rece ve any new tie �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 12, 1988 The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-6051 Tmteu. Wesley N. Keime Olituariei Real Eslate Thank You 75 ACRES wooded hills with private lake overlooking Gun & Fawn Lake, divide if necessary, by owner. 672-7352. CARD OF THANKS Many thanks to our child­ ren, grandchildren, families neighbors and friends for gifts no vers, cards and calls celebriitl ig our 50th Anniversary. _____ Grace and Max Coats For Sale - 1977 HONDA 750 for sale with windjammer and radio/casscttc. Call after 6pm 948-4017. CARD OF THANKS We wish to say thank you to all of our family and friends who sent cards and helped us cele­ brate our 25th Anniversary. Also, a special thanks to our children Stephen, Kevin, Tarni and Vicki and our parents for making this a very special day. God bless you all Donald and Elayne Nottingham FLOWER AND VEGET­ ABLE PLANTS, Geraniums and urn fills. Barlow's on M-43. FOR SALE: Spinet-Console Piano Bargain. Wanted: Responsible party to take over low monthly payments on spinet piano. Sec locally. Call 800-327-3345 ext.102. In Memoriam NEAR PERFECT blue white ’/« carrot diamond ring, appraised $3800 make offer. Call 945-4853 after 6pm IN MEMORIAM In loving and constant memory of our father, Lester •Figcl, who passed away May 13, 1986. Sadly missed by Sharon and Ginger A GENTLEMAN would like a lady past middle-age for a companion. One who would like a good home. Write to AD # 315, c/o The Reminder, PO Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058. Send name, address, phone number and photo please.______________ Lost & Found LOST -2 Golden Retrievers, male & female, nylon collars, rev'ard. Any info please call (517)852-0728._____________ liusiness Services OLD ORIENTAL RUGS: Wanted any size or condition. Call toll free 1-800-443-7740. 1000 SUNBEDS TONING TABLES Sunal - WOLFF Tanning Beds, SlcndcrQucst Passive Exercisers. Call for FREE Color Catalogue. Save to 50%. 1-800-228-6292. f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE ‘445 •335 •265 •335 PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 SEWING MACHINE SERVICE: all makes and models, all work guaranteed, free estimates. Call Lyle Thomas at Advantage Business Machines 948-2073. 15 years experience. Pick up and delivery possible.__________________ by lbs American Dental A»*'n. individual & eflkieni service. (616) 455-0810 TIDY HOME CLEANING *L.D. Himobougb DDS *O.O. Whit* DOS *O. Moncewlcx 00$ SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids for Sale Automotive FOR SALE: Clean ,79ElCamino. After 3 p.m., 945-9843. GARY’S AUTO BODY specializing in rust repair, 2375 S. Bedford Rd, 9- M556. SERVICE DIRECTORY . Help Wanted ALOHA A FREE HAWAIIAN TRIP CAN BE YOURS, LET CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD SHOW YOU THE WAY. WE ARE A PARTY PLAN HIRING SUPERVI­ SORS IN YOUR AREA. NO INVESTMENT. NO SELL­ ING. FREE TRAINING. 1-800-234-2645. “HIRING! Government jobs, your area. S15.OOO-S68.OOO. Call (602) 838 8885. ExL 3460. LIKE TO WORK CONSTRUCTION? We have sevc* J openings in new unit. Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, and elec­ tricians, no experience neccssay. We r>ay you while you learn. Call (616>731-5520 or if long distance 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard. SPRAY PAINTER experienced in mask spray paint­ ing of plastic automotive parts. Wages siart at $6.30 per hour plus bonus. Complete wage & benefit package. Apply between 8am & 11:30am or 1pm & 4:30pm at Lacks Indus'rics 3500 Raleigh, Kentwood, MI. (off 36th St. between Kraft & Patterson) PACKERS-cxpcricnccd in inspecting & packing plastic automotive parts. Wages start at $5.70 per hour plus bonus. Complete we; *. & benefit pack­ age. Apply between 8am & 11:30am or 1pm & 4:30pm at Lacks Industries, 3500 Raleigh, Kentwood, MI. (off 36th St. between Kraft & Patterson.) TRUCK DRIVER 48 stales, excellent annual earnings, with people oriented company, requires 3 years driving experi­ ence, E.O.E. M/F contact Fineline Freighlways 435 E. Mill St, Hastings, Ml. 945-2771. Miscellaneous PRESCHOOL PROGRAM has some openings in the summer sessions, 8:45-11:45 am Monday thru Friday for children ages 214-4 years and 4-6 years. Half-day and full-day care also available. Call Learn ‘N’ Play Child Care Center for informa­ tion. 945-2533. MOVING SALE: Sac only. 10-5, May 13. 2287 Bachman Rd. BALTIMORE TERRACE PARK lots for rent. Call 945-3734. Lloyd D. Jenkins KENTWOOD . Lloyd D. Jenkins. 70. ot Kentwood passed away Sunday, May 8, 1988 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, Grand Rapids. Mr. Jenkins was bom on March 28, 1918 in Allendale, ML, the son of Frank R. and Velma (Scott) Jenkins. He was married to Jessie M. DePung on August 11,1945. He was employed a» Brillcast Inc. in Grand Rapids as a shipping room clerk. Mr. Jenkins is survived by his wife, Jessie; one daughter, Miss Lynda Church of Kent­ wood; one foster daughter, Mrs. Arloa Barry of Newaygo; three grandsons, Kevin Barry of Denver, Colorado, Jason and Daniel Barry of Newaygo. ' Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 11, 1988 at lhe Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Rev. Ken Bamo officiating. Burial will be at Yankee Springs Cemetery, Yankee Springs Township. “ ' Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Evangelist io speak at revival meetings Evangelist Gary Richard of Reynoldsburg. Ohio, will be the featured speaker and singer at revival meetings at Hastings Assembly of God - 1674 W. State Rd., on Sunday, May 15. at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Monday through Wednesday each evening at 7 p.m. Richard has 11 years of ministry experience as a concert and recording artist. His faith­ building messages are a ministry to the entire family. Pastor James Campbell invites the public to attend, and emphasizes that people of all denominations are welcome. He says his goal is to present the total gospel of Christ as the answer to all of man’s problems. For 8.75%’ INSURED CD* Call HARRY BOESCH Registered Rep. First of Michigan Corporation HMM N«« Vert nock Uciton«« 1-800-321-4709 •Rote effective 5/10/88 Al' CDs ore FSUC or FDIC Insured up to S 100.000 per client per depository institution, BUSINESS MACHINES - CITY OF HASTINGS SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 Calculators Cash Registers Copiers Dictation Equipment Typewriters All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For youn.. • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle \ • Auto Since 1908 f I JIM, JOHN, DAVE, ot 345-3412 & Mike Humphreys LEAD PUBLIC NOTICE Sampling by the Michigan Department of Public Health has confirmed the presence of lead in drinking water from certain piping systems where the water was remained stagnant for a period of time. Levels in excess of the cur­ rent drinking water standard (50 parts per billion) have been detected. Laboratory testing has shown that the prin­ cipal sources of lead are lead piping and lead based solders and fluxes used to join copper piping. Based on these results and those from other studies, the Michigan Department of Labor, Bureau of Construction Codes and the Michigan Department of Public Health have supported legislation which prohibits the use of lead based solders and fluxes in potable water piping systems. The plumb­ ing industry and homeowners who may construct potable drinking waler piping systems must no longer use lead based solders and fluxes for joining copper piping. Other solder materials or joining methods are available and must be used. Lead piping has not been allowed for new in­ stallations for about lhe last ten years. Building copper piping water systems constructed to date likely contain lead based solder and flux. wtALioR Legal Notice MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Jack Clark, o single man of Dowling. Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor, (subsequently owned by Michael L. Tompkins, o single man) to Michigan National Bank, o National Banking Association. Mortgagee, dated July 5, 1977 and recorded July 20. 1977. in Liber 231. Pogo 822 Barry County Records. Michigan. Which said mortgage was subsequently modified by o Mortgage Agreement doted August 19. 1982 and recorded August 26,1982 In Liber 251, Page 699, Barry County Records and subsequently modified by o Mortgage Modification Agreement dated August 9. 1985 ond recorded August 13.1985 in Liber 425, Page 636, Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. ot lhe date hereof Six Thousand Fifty-Seven and 16/100 ($6,057.16) Dollars including Interest ot 12% per­ cent per annum. And no suit or proceedings having been in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by said mor­ tgage or ony port thereof. Now. under the power ol sale contained in sold mortgage, ond pursuant to Michigan Statute, notice is hereby given that June 16. 1988, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale at public auction, to the highest bidder at the Barry County Court House, Hastings, Michigan, (that being lhe building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held) of the mortgaged premises or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, os aforesaid, on said mortgage with interest, legal costs, charges ond expenses, including at­ torney fees allowed by taw. ond any charges and expenses, including attorney fees allowed by law, ond ony sums paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect Its interest in lhe premises. The length of the redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of such sale. Said premises ore situated in lhe Twp. of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, ond described as follows: A parcel of land in lhe Northeast % of Section 7, Town I North, Range 7 West, described as: Commencing at th* Northeast corner of lhe Nor­ thwest % of the Northeast % of said Section 7; thence West 385 feet; thence South 385 feet; thence East 385 feet; thence North 385 feet to the place of beginning. Dated: May 5. 1988 MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK Mortgagee LAW OFFICES OF PETER M. COOPER Attorneys lor Mortgagee 30100 Telegraph Rood - Suite 408 Birmingham, Michigan 48010 Tel. number (3)3) 645-2600 Associate Brokers Hastings (616)945-5182 CAR & TRUCK REPAIR Undrus^ W-^HASTINGS^^^. 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service H**r>: Monday 8 to 8 Tuevdoy-Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA CtI tut HOTOB PUTJ 01VISION Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! It should be noled that the major source of lead exposure and lead poisoning in the United States is due to children consuming lead based paint chips. People who may have concerns about the concentration of lead from their building or household piping are advis­ ed to contact a reputable private laboratory for a water analysis. Others who may have specific concerns relative to any possible health effects are urged to contact their physician. For more information about this matter, please contact your water department at 945-2468. The following are lhe most popular videocassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1988, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. "Start Up With Jane Fonda" (Lorimar) 2. "Lady and the Tramp” (Disney) 3. "Callanetics" (MCA) 4. "Jane Fonda's Low Impact Aerobic Workout” (Lorimar) 5. "Jane Fonda's New Workout" (Lorimar) 6. ”Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home” (Paramount) 7. "The Untouchables" (Paramount) 8. ”Pink Floyd: The Wall" (MGM-UA) 9. ”An American Tail" (MCA) 10. "Sleeping Beauty" (Disney) 11. "Dirty Dancing" (Vestron) 12. "The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 13. "Beverly Hills Cop" (Paramount) 14. "The Wizard of Oz" (MGM-UA) 15/'Ka.thy Smith s Ultimate Video Workout" (JCI) 16.”Top Gun" (Paramount) 17. "Animal House” (MCA) 18. ”Kathy Smith's Starting Workout” (Fox Hills) 19.”Beverly Hills Cop 11“ (Paramount) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS 1. "Stakeout" (Touchstone) 2."Thc Princess Bride" (Nelson) 3. ”lnnerspacc" (Warner) 4. ”Beverly Hills Cop II” (Paramount) 5.The Untouchables" (Paramount) 6.”Adventures in Babysitting" (Touchstone) 7. "Dirty Dancing" (Vestron) 8. "The Living Daylights" (CBS-Fox) 9. Thc Lost Boys" (Warner) 10. "No Way Out" (HBO) 11. The Big Easy" (HBO) . 12.”Less Than Zero" (CBS-Fox) 13. "Flowers in the Attic" (New World) 14. "Robocop" (Orion) 15. ”Platoon" (HBO) 16. 'The Hidden" (Media) 17. "No Man's Land” (Orion) 18. “The Sicilian” (Gladden) 19. "Hamburger Hill" (Vestron) 20. "Made in Heaven" (Lorimar) Music Center 130 W. State St., Downtown Hastings FREE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE Uae our Convenient Court Street Entrance Cut a Good Deal (6/2) Will SAVE on New John Deere Hay and Forage Equipment Now, you can cut a good deal on any of this John Deere hay and forage equipment: • Round Balers • Square Balers • Mower/Conditioners • Self-Propelled Windrowers • Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters • Pull-Type Forage Harvesters Choose the money-saving way you want to pay. • Cash Discounts, OR • 0.0% Financing for up to 18 months, OR • 7.5% Financing for 36 months "Part of the purpose of this notice is to inform you of lhe potential adverse health effects of lead. This is being done even though your water may not be in violation of the cur­ rent standard. Besides lead in waler from certain piping systems, there are other exposure pathways to lead including: air - from industrial discharges, automobile exhaust food • from airborne deposition of lead on crops and lead solder seams in some food containers nonfood items - lead based paint, dirt, solder, or any object containing lead St. Rose School students participated in the Traditional "May Crowning." At the May Crowning, the students with their parents honored the Blessed Mother. Songs, scripture readings and a flower procession were highlights of the ceremony. Pictured here are the sixth grade girls at St. Rose School. Pictured: (front) Heather Quada, Stephanie Simpson. Christine Leonard, (back) Jenny Pierce, Sarah Czinder, Karyn Rose, Loir McKeough, Katie Murphy. STATE STREET Water is the universal solvent and even relatively stable water when stagnant for a period of even a few hours in contact with lead solder and flux can result in a signifi­ cant concentration of lead in the water. The health depart­ ment is recommending that those piping systems in which the water has remained stagnant overnight or for longer periods be flushed for several minutes prior to using the water for drinking or cooking purposes. This typically has been found to satisfactorily reduce the level of lead and other metals that may concentrate in the water within the building's piping system. "EPA and others are concerned about lead in drinking water. Too much lead in the human body can cause serious damage to the brain, kidneys, nervous system and red blood cells. The greatest risk, even with short-term exposure, is to young children and pregnant women. "Lead levels in your drinking waler are likely to be highest: ...if your home or water system has lead pipes, or ...if your home has copper pipes with lead solder, and — if the home is less than five years old. or — if you nave soft or acidic water, or — if water sits in the pipes for several hours.” St. Rose’s ‘May Crowning’held— BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES "The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets drinking water standards and has determined that lead is a health concern at certain levels of exposure. There is currently a standard of 0.050 parts per million (ppm). Based on new health information, EPA is likely to lower this standard significantly. REAL ESTATE MILLED SINCE REAL EF e ATE 1940 Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. LOWELL - Wesley N. Keime, 92, of 11343 Sara St., Lowell passed away Sunday, May 8, 1988 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Keime was born on December 28, 1895 in Clarksville, lhe son of Sameul and Mary (Leese) Keime. He attended Rosenberger and Lowell Schools. He was married to Celia Seese, she preceded him in death. He then later married Eunice Gregg Courier on March 30, 1956 in Allo. He live and farmed in Clarksville, retiring in 1961. He served in the United Slates Army in WWI. He was a member of the Ako Baptist church. Mr. Keime is survived by his wife, Eunice; four granddaughters, Diane Schultz of Califor­ nia. Joanne Pfaff of Lowell, Sharon Keime of Grand Rapids and Linda Keime of Lowell; step-children, William and Evelyn Courier of Alto, Alan and Sharon Courier of Grand Rapids and Elouise Courier of Clarksville; 12 step-grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Celia and one son, Vera in 1982. Funeral services were Wednesday, May 11, 1988 at the Allo Baptist Church with Pastor Gene Sickler officiating. Burial will be at lhe Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alto Baptist Church. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. We’re ready to deal on this John Deere equipment. Come see us today. And also ask about our $600 Pick a Team discount offer. =z~l-ezziiii CENTER STREET i Financing subject to approved credit. ,ENTRANCE/EXIT Felpausch Changes Entrances to Parking Lot Your Opinion Counts at Fclpausch! And. once again. Felpausch has responded. The number of entranccs/exits to the Felpausch Superstore parking lot in Hastings will soon be changed. For safety and better traffic flow, the existing entranccs/ex­ its on Michigan and State Street will be closed along with the east and west entrances/cxits on Center Street. This wHI leave two entranccs/exits on Boltwood on one entrance/csit on Center Street. These changes are a direct result of the company listening to their customers and their concerns. Speed bumps will be installed adjacent to the front entrance to the store and the southwest comer of the building. Work on the project will begin on Tuesday. May 10 These modifications are being made because customer safety, convenience and satisfaction are of primary interest to Fclpausch. THORNAM»LE VALLEY liiH 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hastings 616-945-9526 �PUBLIC LIBRARY Tha Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 12, 1988 — Page 15 Cellular tower begins operating, continued... Work began last week on a parking lot expansion at Hastings City Hall. Council to consider fundraising in parks, continued First Ward Councilman Franklin Campbell reminded lhe council that they had yet to answer lhe original request to allow sales by vendors in the park. "The whole thing of this is ... do we or don't we?" he said. "Let's go one way or the other to be fair to the people. "There's no one with a vending machine who's come to council," he said. Third Ward Councilman Gordon Fuhr agreed with Campbell, telling his colleagues that the vendors who had first sought permission to sell in the parks deserved an answer. "In all honesty, for the people who have been here, we should go one way or the other," he said. "If you're going to open it up to one type (of vending), you're going to have to open it up to other things.” In the end, lhe provision to allow a franchise to operate vending machines al city parks was dropped from lhe proposed ordinance. In other council business, a letter was read from Police Chief Daniel Furniss informing lhe council that he had met with the council's finance committe to discuss the proposed joint dispatch operation with lhe Barry County Sheriffs department. With lhe permission of the committee, Furniss said he would continue to research the possibility of combining dispatching for city police and the county sheriffs department into one unit. The proposed plan, which is expected to save both the city and county money, will be submitted by July 1, Furniss said. In lhe meantime, city police dispatchers would continue to observe dispatch operations at lhe sheriffs department. The council also voted 7-1 to approve the installation of one 35-foot light pole in the new parking lot now under construction at city hall. Council members considered an alternative plan to install five 12- to 14-foot poles but balked at spending $5,000 for the poles. Arguing that lhe five poles would be more aesthetically pleasing and would resemble poles planned to be installed in downtown parking lots, Walton said the council should consider the added expense of buying the five poles from Consumer’s Power. But First Ward Councilman Ken Miller said lhe city couldn't afford to pass up the chance to save that much money. "I think we can take this other $5,000 and put it to use somewhere else," he said. But in handing down his decision to allow Cellular One to begin operating the tower, Shuster chided lhe firm for moving ahead with construction after the injuction was filed, and he faulted lhe coalition as well for not requesting a temporary restraining order before the lower was completed. "We wouldn't have got to this juncture ... if you had just sat down - all of you - and just used some common sense,” he said. "And you expect the court to sit down and use some magic to solve the problem - a problem that should not have occurred in the first place. "1 would have signed an injunctive order holding at status quo prohibiting erection until a hearing," Shuster said. "I see some real problems ... that could have been prevented had I been given the opportunity to hold things at the status quo." But Stephen Wheeler, attorney for the coalition, told the court he did not file for a restraining order because the tower's construction did not constitute an irreparable harm, which is required under the law before a restraining order can be granted. "I was trying to tell him, when I was researching the law, I found we didn't have irreparable harm," Wheeler said this week. "If they win, it's up. If they lose, it comes down." Instead he filed for a preliminary injunction, charging that the county Zoning Commission's decision to approve the special use permit was improper. Wheeler said Tuesday that the tower itself now becomes a side issue in the dispute. The lawsuit now pending alleges that lhe Zoning Commission acted improperly in granting the special use permit to.Cellular One. "The thrust of lhe issue is whether or not lhe permit was properly granted," he said. "The underlying issue is what lhe county dia or didn't do." But for Pleasant Lake residents, lhe lower is a fact of life - at least for lhe present. Testifying in circuit court on Friday, Tallenger said the tower dominates lhe horizon for lhe surrounding area. "It's very prominent on the horizon,” ne said. "Virtually everyone on the lake has to look at that tower. Tallenger said he moved to the rural Pleasant Lake area to escape the intrusion of technology. "My wife and I came 10 years ago to Pleasant Lake with the the idea of leaving high tech behind," he said. "To be encroached upon by a 300-foot, red and white shaft, is unpleasant. Il's an unpleasant, nasty looking site.” The Pleasant Lake location was selected by the Kalamazoo-based company as one of a series of towers along the 1-94 corridor heading across lhe state. Other towers are expected to be installed in Marshall, Emmett Township in Calhoun County, Mattawan and Lawrence. Presently, the company has about ICO cellular phone customers and expects 1,200 by the end of the year. Moon said the company does not now have any plans to build more towers in the county. "As it stands now, this is our only tower in Barry County," she said: And in the event that a court orders Cellular One to remove the Pleasant Lake tower, Moon said the company will face that decision when and if it comes. "We’ll look at all of our options," she said. “To be encroached upon by a 300-foot, red and white shaft is unpleasant. It’s an unpleasant, nasty looking site.” Gary Tallenger In lhe injunction filed April 4, Wheeler argued that the zoning board failed lo file an adequate site plan and failed to issue a written statement on the findings in lhe application. The suit charges that use regulations for the site prohibit operation of a cellular phone tower and require the site to be a minimum of 10 acres to receive a special use permit. The suit also claims that the tower is incompatible with the natural area and damages property values on the lake. The county has until Friday to file a response to the lawsuit A pretrial conference has been tentatively scheduled for November. Four-year-old gets wheels... Joe Fink Fink seeks Circuit Court judgeship Eaton County attorney Joe Fink announced this week that he would seek a scat on the Cir­ cuit Court for Eaton and Barry counties. ‘I believe a judge must be hard working, with a broad experience in the law and in life.” Fink said. “A judge must have the will to enforce our criminal laws. And a judge must have the integrity and understanding lo fairly apply the law to everyone. I am confi­ dent that I can be that kind ofjudge.” he said. “1 have over 20 years of successful, broad experience in the law.” Fink said. "I’ve been involved in law enforcement, in teaching the law. and as a trial lawyer representing in­ dividuals. farm interests, business and government in complex cases before our state and federal courts and agencies. I believe I have lhe kind of experience people expect and deserve in a circuit judge," he said. Fink’s announcement immediately drew praise from area community leaders. Will’ Wilkinson, general counsel of the F .n Bureau, commented: “I have know., and worked with Joe Fink for over 10 years. He is an extremely able trial lawyer with a broad understanding and background in the law.” Thomas Brennan, former chief justice of Michigan's Supreme Court and Republican candidate for lieutenant governor’s in 1982. and present dean emeritus of Cooley Law School, said. "Joe Fink, with his broad ex­ perience as a lawyer and as a teacher, brings unusually fine qualifications to the Circuit Court bench.” He presents to the voters the opportunity to elect a practical, no nonsense Judge, and one of proven legal ability and seasoned judgement. ’’ Fink, a partner in the law firm of Dickin­ son. Wright. Moon. VanDusen & Freeman, is a trustee of Olivet College and has been active in community affairs for many years. Fink, and his wife. Adeline, have been married for over 20 years, have two sons. They have lived in Eaton County for 16 years. He served in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1972. and graduated from Duke University School of Law in 1967. Donald Morris. President of Olivet College noted that. “Joe Fink’s sound judgment, and the hard work he and his wife. Adeline, have freely given have helped many people, of all ages and backgrounds.” Steven Masse can’t remember when his birthday was, but he sure remembers what he got for his fourth birthday... this scooter. Masse, son of Brad and Carrie Masse of Nashville, was testing out his wheels at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings Friday night. 4th graders visit Charlton Park Hastings fourth graders received an education of the old-fashioned kind Tuesday when they spent the day at Charlton Park. Through a gift from the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, all of Hastings fourth graders learned about daily activities of pioneers. Shown here in the one-room schoolhouse are (from left) Russell Madden, Richie Haire, Amanda Acheson, Nikki Hall, Charlton Park volunteer teacher Helen Tucker, and HEEF representative Duane Bower. Throughout the day, the children took part in various events of pioneer life, including laundry, field day activities, baking, touring the blacksmith and cooper shops, being taught in the school and touring the museum and village. Hastings Mutual names Johnston board chairman; Wenck to board Thomas L. Wenck Thomas L. Wenck. recognized as one of the foremost authorities in the insurance industry, has been elected .to the Hastings Mutual In­ surance Board of Directors. President Charles F. Johnston has announced. Dr. Wenck is professor of insurance at Michigan State University in East Lansing. His academic degrees include a bachelor of business administration, a master of business administration and a doctor of philosophy in insurance from the University of WisconsinMadison. Wenck has also earned several prestigious professional designations including Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). and Chartered Pro­ perty Casualty Underwriter (CPCU' He has been the recipient of numerous educational honors for his work in the in­ surance industry, including nominations for Stale of Michigan Insurance Commissioner. Charles F. Johnston Distinguished Faculty Award and Michigan Director of Financial Institutions Bureau. Recognized in “Who’s Who in America” and “Who’s Who in Business and Finance,” Wenck also is the author of many business­ insurance articles and research studies. In other action at its recent meeting, the Hastings Mutual Board elected Charles F. Johnston to chairman of the board in addition to his responsibilities as president and chief executive officer. Johnston assumes the position held by Franklin E. Rothfuss who retired as chairman of the company's Board of Directors follow­ ing more than 40 years of service. Johnston joined Hastings Mutual in 1964 as an accountant. He became secretary­ controller in 1970 and vice president in 1979. He was elected executive vice president in 1980. Northeastern participates in Special Olympics Three students al Northeastern Elementary School in Hastings will compete in the state Special Olympics in June after qualifying in a regional competition. The three youngsters - Violet Krepps, Dana Vogel and Staci Simpson - joined their classmales Saturday in Grand Rapids for the Area 11 competition for residents of Kent and Barry counties. Northeastern teachers Larry Ricco and Wendy Frame have been coaching lhe children for several weeks, preparing them for the track and field competition. This is the first time in eight years that Northeastern students competed at lhe Special Olympics, said Frame, and Northeastern students who competed in the Special Olympics Salurday include (front row, from left) Emery OeBruine, Angela Erway, Dana Vogel, Richie Blain, Chuck Rowley, Doug Sinclair (middle row) Carl Englerth. Staci Simpson, Kim Gardner, Violet Krepps, Chad Nowlin, Tim Wallace, John Jarman, Michael Clum, (back row), teachers Larry Ricco and Wendy Frame. Northeastern was lhe only Hastings elementary school to participate this year. Each youngster competed in three track and field events, and, no matter what lhe placing, all students received ribbons. The three who are advancing to the state meet in Mt. Pleasant June 2-4, were chosen because of their all-around performance as Special Olympians. But they have another competition before that finale - the Superstar games in Hastings Tuesday, May 24. Ricco said Superstar Day is the local version of Special Olympics and is for all special education students in the Barry Intermediate School District. That competition be held at Johnson Field in Hastings from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. A rain dale has been scheduled for May 26. �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 12. 1988 Various factors influence dieting by girls ANN ARBOR (AP) - One of every three young girls is dieting io lose weight, and 50 percent of that group said they were doing so to please their mothers, according to a University of Michigan study released Sunday. Scientists tell kids to ‘eat your vegetables’ to prevent cancer MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Children who refuse to eat their vegetables are more likely to develop colon cancer as adults than less finicky youngsters. University of Wisconsin researchers have found. Adults may be able to ward off cancer of the colon by heading for the salad bar, though, even if they heap on salad dressing, Theresa B. Young's survey of more than 1,000 people aged 50 to 90 found. "The protective effect of salad consumption was almost shocking," she said. "Added fats; which include salad dressings, may actually indicate a healthier diet" Developing a taste for vegetables, even at as advanced an age as 35, also can reduce one's risk of cancer, the study conducted at the UW Medical School found. "Changing to a better diet later in life was advantageous, but we don't know if that can entirely overcome the effects of a poor diet early in childhood," Young said. People who ate lots of processed lunch meal and fried foods as children had an increased risk of colon cancer later in life, while diets rich in peanut butter, milk, cheese, broiled foods and vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower seemed to protect people against the disease. READ the NEWS of BARRY COUNTY EVERY WEEK in the HASTINGS BANNER LfQS! I would like to / subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Enclosed is my payment for: $13 BARRY COUNTY $15 SURROUNDING COUNTIES (Allegan. Calhoun. Eaton Maturity and economic status also influenced eating habits among the 11-to 18-year-olo girls surveyed by Adam Drewnowski, an assistant professor at lhe university's School of Public Health. The researcher also found that eating disorders including anorexia and bulimia were less common than previously thought and also were not confined to girls from wealthier families. Drewnowski's findings were based on a study of 2,030 girls in grades 6-12 and 1,299 of their mothers in 1986-87 in metropolitan Detroit, lhe university said in a written release. Thirty-six percent of lhe girls said they were dieting and wanted to lose an average of 10 pounds, lhe study said. Only seven of the girls surveyed were considered anorexic, or voluntarily starving, Drewnowski said. They weighed an average 86.8 pounds and said they wanted to lose an average of five pounds. Another 2.2 percent were deemed When you live in Barry County, you want to know about the activities, from births and marriages to county government and school issues. Knowing your community and its people makes you feel “more at home”. The Hastings Banner’s news staff keeps tabs of City Hall, the County Courthouse, school boards, courts and police agencies. You can read sports news that goes beyond high school to cover bowling, golf, softball, fishing and hunting (when in season). For more than 100 years, the Banner has been publishing legal, public notices, keeping readers informed about changes in zoning, elections, tax sales, township and city ordinances, annual meetings, boards of review and more. News of local clubs, social activities and school events can also be found in The Banner, along with special columns on local history, public opinion, Ann Landers and cooking. Just think what you might have missed already! FILL OUT THE COUPON BELOW AND MAIL IT IN TODAY! Send my subscription to: NAME________________________________ ADDRESS_____________________________ CITY/STATE___________________________ ZIP__________ PHONE_________________ Ionia. Kalamazoo and Kent) $16.50 OTHER AREAS $11.00 STUDENT (9 Months) probable bulimics because of alternate binging and starving, he said. The good news is that lhe prevalence of eating disorders in junior high and high school is actually lower than previously thought," Drewnowski said. Girls reaching puberty al 10 or 11 tended to be heavier than others their age and were much more likely to diet early, which could increase lhe risk of eating disorders, lire researcher said. Mothers and daughters from affluent families indicated more concern about body image and dieting than those from less wealthy backgrounds, Drewnowski said. But he said the study indicated that eating disorders were discovered among girls of all social and economic levels. Selected results of lhe study, financed by lhe Michigan Department of Public Health, were to be presented May 12 during the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association in Montreal. THE HASTINGS BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Dawning of ‘Couch Potato Economy’ will be good for country NEW YORK (AP) - The aging of the baby-boom generation is creating a “couch-potato economy" that will be marked by low unemployment, more savings and rising productivity, economists and population experts say. The dawning of a couch-potato economy is the best thing that could happen to the United States after years of yuppie splurging, says Edward Yardeni, the economist who coined the term. “Yuppies are slowing down. We're all getting older, a little less frivolous," Yardeni, 38, director of economics and fixed-income research for Prudential-Bache Securities Inc., said this past week. Exhibit No. 1 in Yard cm's case is lhe shift noted last year in consumer-spending priorities after the go-go years of 1985 and 1986. In 1985, the two fastest-growing segments were brokerage and investment fees and audio and video equipment. In 1986, the leaders were boats and recreational vehicles. In 1987, America seemed to turn suddenly sedentary. Books and maps finished first, followed closely by funeral and burial expenses. The numbers from the Commerce Department may be misleading because the biggest percentage risers are small segments that fluctuate widely, but Yardeni is convinced that they tell a story. “Pm not promising you that the transformation definitely happened in '87," but something is afoot, Yardeni said. He said the shift could point to an increased savings rate. “And that should leave room for a boom in exports and a boom in capital spending. Which is not a bad mix at all." One reason for Japan's extraordinary success is its high savings rate, which creates a pool of money for investment. Trailing behind the American baby boomers is the “baby-bust" generation - lhe smaller complement of workers that is entering the work force now. There are loo few qualified baby busters to fill all the entry-level jobs. But Yardeni optimistically sees a positive side to that: It will force business to find ways to automate more, he says, increasing the nation's productivity. Yardeni's ideas are supported by others, including Cheryl Russell, editor-in-chief of American Demographics magazine in Ithaca, N.Y. As baby boomers settle down, they are beginning to put aside money for their children's education and their own retirement, Ms. Russell said. But baby boomers will still be spending, too, something that is good news for producers of consumer goods. "Baby boomers are entering their peak earnings years, so they will be able to spend more and save more at the same time," Ms. Russell said. In spite of the free-spending reputation of the young, Ms. Russell said, households headed by people aged 35 and over lead their juniors in every broad category of spending except two: alcohol and rented dwellings. The mix of spending is what is changing. Couch potatoes spend less money on movie tickets, more on things like VCRs. And, of course, couches. The changing habits of the nation are more than a myth. The Roper Organization last year reported a poll finding that more than half of people over 30 prefer doing things at home, while more than half of people under 30 prefer doing things outside the home. The median age in the United States is rising, Ms. Russell notes, and it has just passed 30. "Everyone's tired," said Thomas Miller, 30, editor of the Public Pulse, a Roper newsletter. “Some peole call it the cocooning phenomenon. Some people call it the couch-potato economy. We think it's mainly exhaustion." Lawmakers looking into drunk driving law changes LANSING, Mich. (AP) - If drunken drivers lost their licenses with lhe first offense - a 30-day "shock suspension" they might not become repeat offenders, a district judge told lawmakers Tuesday. A loss of driving privileges also packs more wallop than lhe threat of jail lime to under-21 drivers caught with booze in their cars, 12th District Judge Lysle Hall Jr., of Jackson, told the House Judiciary Committee. "We don't really find that the threat of jail is any threat whatsoever," Hall said. "I don't know of anyone who's gone to jail for having an open beer in their car." Hall is part of a group of judges who have been working with the secretary of state's office and legislators to come up with better ways of dealing with drunken drivers. Their efforts are being discussed by lhe House committee, which is working toward a vote on the proposal in two or three weeks. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Perry Bullard, D-Ann Arbor, calls for • Minimum 30-day license suspensions for a first drunk driving conviction, with no restricted licence until after the 30 days are up. • Ending "hardship appeals" for repeal drunken driven whose licenses are revoked. • Changing from a criminal misdemeanor to a civil infraction the violation of transporting open alcoholic beverages. That change would enable violators to be slapped with two penalty points on their driving records. • Requiring sentencing judges to review driving records for previous drunken driving convictions before handing down the new sentence. • Boosting from $100 to $500 the first-offense fine for driving with a suspended license. Secretary of State Richard Austin called the proposal an important step in the fight against alcohol-related accidents and deaths. "We lost 156 lives in the Northwest Flight 255 tragedy," he told the committee. There were the equivalent of 150 incidents of that nature in the United States in alcohol-related deaths in the yean 1986 and *87." State Police Director Col. Ritchie Davis said 1987 Michigan highway statistics showed alcohol was involved in 47 percent of the state's 1,145 crashes and 48.9 percent of the 1,625 highway deaths. 'We need to get tougher in this state on drunk driving," Davis said. Marriage poll shows that most would remarry their spouse NEW YORK (AP) - Only 7 percent of married women surveyed by Ladies Home journal say they wouldn't marry their mate again. The poll of 608 women released Monday found that 88 percent would wed the same man again. The rest were undecided. Their husband's sense of humor was cited as the reason for falling in love by 49 percent of women surveyed while 39 percent said they decided to marry him because "he shared my vision of lhe future." The most common reason given for opposing the idea of remarrying the same man was that the couple had nothing in common, according to the poll published in the June issue. The magazine said this complaint was most often heard from readers ages 45 to 59. Other problems cited as interfering with marital bliss included communication problems, a lack of emotional responsiveness and opposition to a spouse's independence. The magazine said the last complaint was most often made by women younger than age 30. A particular protest of Midwestern women who said they would not remarry their husbands was, "he's boring." The Roper organization conducted the poll for the magazine with telephone and street interviews. The margin of error is 3 percentage points. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-05-19.pdf d290eb5c0d9a0137ca18f24a281d3a0f PDF Text Text .... r-II -LkC L13RA&i NlEiWiS ...wrap City plans grand opening at Park ' X. Saxon ball team beats Lakeview Story on Page 8 Story on Page 9 “STOP” on Center Street to change and Center to break up nonh-aouth traffic along those two streets. The Hastings City Council approved k Story on Page 11 Banner Plans are now underway to eliminate the stop signs at Center and Church Avenue. Stop signs will be added on Church Street at Center, and at Jefferson Street spelling winners J nwoiea to tne interests ojcarry L/Ounty since loju Downtown Hastingi driven will be seeing a change in posted stop signs along Center Street in the near future. streets and at Center and Jefferson streets to make Center Street a through street from Broadway Avenue to Michigan iAraKSta. Hastings VOLUME 133, NO. 21_______________________________________________ THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1988 price 25* ' the plan luc week after Hastings Mice Chief Dan Forniss recommended the School proposes decreased spending change. In a letter read by Deputy Chief Jerry Sarver, Furnias aaid Bating Center Street a through sheet wooM give Aiven an alternative to using the heavily traveled Court Street to drive across town. Sarver laid this week that the chugs would be phased in as soon u city workers install the signs. For the first few by Kathleen Scott the weeks intersections of Church and Center streets, and Jeffereoo and Center streets wiU be four-way stops, he said. "Theyll be four-way slops for a while so people will get need to Mopping tn Church and Jefferson,” Server aoM Exploding battery leads to accident An exploding truck bxnery led lo in tccidut iha left • 1971 Chery pickup rocxlludMoodiyewatar But dw ttucki 16-yexr-cM drive ocaped v«h Mly • ataor tamp « tad, pota rata. HMtap Mice Fraratrau George WtaknH Alito* OH w» drtvtag nrttattMoadxyoa Bor Sum Smet ■orlUtoivteitetaaryiita uw»«xptad*taM5p.«. The etptodlng brttery caued bur to Icon la Ma, ud power Meeting od tesufr.WHckt'U. 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The group, transported by a Barry County Transit bus, also viewed the recently renovated Felpausch store, Stryker House and renderings of the proposed Downtown Development Authority landscaping and lighting project. Later, they en­ joyed dinner at the County Seat Lounge. Welcoming Dowagiac Mayor James E. Burke is Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray. Looking on behind them are (from left) Jane Anderson, Lavada Snow, Hilda Schuur and Bob Schuur, all of Dowagiac; (middle row) Leon C. Anderson, James E. Snow, both of Dowagiac, Sharon Vickery of Hastings, Dowagiac City Manager Karl Tomion, James W. Welsh and Barb Ickes of Dowagiac; (back row) Wally Kiehler, Miriam White, Mike Klovanich, Don Spencer (Hastings), Wayne Comstock and Robert Ickes (Dowagiac), Duane Bower of Hastings Mutual and David Jasperse of Hastings. (Banner photo) Former teacher challenges Bender for House seat “That’s the only way you’re going to get industry to come is to be ready to show in­ dustry what wc have to offer,” he said. “That's a survival issue for the state / diversify.” For industry leaving the state, .Monte said provisions have to be made for workers displaced when firms close up shop. “When industry decides to leave, workers need a fair warning so we can retrain them so after 15 years of labor they’re just not chuck­ ed out on the street.” he said. A former Ionia city councilman, Monte said the state needs to do more for small cities in Michigan. Continued on page 10 St, in Hawing* PurotaiM Michael Leedy eaid a n*o rtation employee had brieny pan to da rear of the building ttartyheltaR pm nd vac wafttag beck wta be raw a penon ranutag away from the frora window. CUm Walker told police da pan ran coat down Sura Sana *n Waktr wa, unable to Know Mm. The aupect ie deecribed aa wearing a navy bine jacket Leedy Mid the window, which appeared 10 be kicked ta. was broken <a the cart side of da inner walkway next to the front door of the llattae. The window is vliaad at SMO, he aid. Driver sate but cited after rolkwbr A HraUnp ran walked away fr.au a ronoraraccidera Friday bet was dad by police for cankra driving. William R. Barry, 23, received the citation after he rolled his car over on State Road just west of M-66 in Castleton Township. Michigan State Police troopers from the Hastings Post said Barry lost control of greMg on a curve, tried to adjust, and raUBbe left side of the roadway. Barry, of 620 E. Green Sl, was wearing a seat belt and wu slightly injured in foe accident But he sought his own Btatmeat afterwards, troopers said. The moderately damaged vehicle was towed away by an AAA wrecker. Saturday begins Michigan Week! . \ Story on Page2 Ray Mont© X not increase expenditures. $ An American flag was stolen last S weekend from the flag pole in front of Hastings Savings and Loan, police said. £ Bank employees discovered the 5- by £ 8-foot flag missing from the office at £ 201 E. State St. on Monday morning, £ said Hastings Police Officer P.od Tietz. £ Tietz said the thief apparently used a £ knife to cut the rope to haul down the £ flag, which had been left on the pole £ over the weekend. Also taken were four snaps to hold the flag in place, Tietz said. The value of the flag, snaps and rope was set at $102, Tietz said. Owner charged with arson in ’87 florist shop fire by Jeff Kaczmarczyk The owner of a Hastings flower shop has been charged with arson in connection with the February 1987 fire that destroyed his place of business. A 15-month investigation by Michigan State Police fire marshal’s office and the stale attorney general's office led to the charges filed last week against Norman E. Barlow. Barlow, of 328 S. Park Sl, pleaded not guilty to the charge at his arraignment Friday in 56th District Court. He was released on a 55,000 personal recognizance bond. Preliminary exam has been set for June 20 in district court. Formerly located at 1505 S. Jefferson Sl in Hastings, Barlow Gardens Florist caught fire Feb. 18 shortly after 10:30 p.m. Fireman worked for several hours to put out the blaze that destroyed some S85.000 in stock, equipment and the building itself. The charge of arson of real property is a felony carrying a maximum penally of 10 years in a state prison. As a means of avoiding financial difficulties the school endured in the early 1980s and is currently experiencing, Schoessel said the system will try to coordinate local efforts to secure adequate educational funding with others getting aid at the state and national levels. Another goal is to study the possiblity of an all-day, alternate day kindergarten program. Schossel said that the school neither advocates this program, nor do officials plan to enforce it. but merely that school representatives will look into the program which other schools have adopted to see if it would be beneficial to the Hastings district. Schoessel said school personnel will study time allocation in the elementary levels to see whether adequate time is spent on each sub­ ject, if instruction is consistent, and other educational factors which would be a means of standardizing the elementary curriculum. And, as a final goal, Schoessel said that district will develop plans to meet the needs of students who don’t qualify for Chapter I (remedial reading program) or special educa­ tion services. These suggestions, as well as any others which still may be made, will be considered in the preparation of a list of system-wide goals which will be presented to the board for action, at its June meeting. The Board will hold a Truth-in-Taxation and budget hearing on the proposed budget on June 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the vocal music room at the middle school. As in past years. Hastings will not need an exemption from the Headlee Amendment Rollback. That law, which was passed in 1979, man­ dates that school systems, as well as any other governmental units, cannot take in more money from one year to the next than what would be increased by the rale of inflation or increased property value, said Schoessel. The meeting is open to the public. | Flag stolen from I savings and loan by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A 56 year-old former Ionia school teacher has thrown his hat in the ring for the 88th District state House seat. Currently clerk-treasurer for the city of Ionia, Democrat Ray Monte will oppose third-term incumbant Robert Bender for the legislative seat representing Barry and Ionia counties. Monte, of Ionia, announced his candidacy Wednesday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall in Ionia. Bender, a Republican from Barry County’s Irving Township, filed last week to run for a fourth term as state representative. Admitting he faces a tough fight against an incumbent in a largely Republican district. Monte said Bender hasn't done enough for the 88th District, which comprises Ionia County and all of Barry County except for Thomapplc and Yankee Springs Townships. “Obviously it's going to be an uphill battle, but I think the position is winnable." he said in an interview last week. "I think we need a more agressive representative. In the three terms the incumbent has served, we haven’t seen anything really substantive in business and industry.” Monte said state government has to take a more active role in attracting new businesses to relocate in Michigan. The Hastings Board of Education Monday night received a proposed balanced budget for the 1988-89 school year which has a 6.4 per­ cent decrease in expenditures and a 4.2 per­ cent decrease in revenue from this year’s budget. Total expenditures next year are currently estimated at $10,120,585, while the revenue total is projected at $10,124,899. Although the budget is balanced, with some $4,000 more in revenue than expenditures. Supt. Carl Schoessel calls the first draft of the budget "devastating." ‘ ’These figures do require a move to a fiveperiod day (from a six-period day),” Schoessel told the board, "and will require the cutback or elimination of many programs and the lay-offs of many staff members. "But as a balanced budget, it is one that is devastating to the quality of educational pro­ grams in Hastings, and it also requires that all building and site repairs be delayed indefinite­ ly,” he said. "In other words, all of the pro­ grams and all of the progress that has been made since the early ‘80s is wiped out and this budget takes us right back to that point in time.” The board will vote on the budget at its next regular meeting June 14 at 7:30 in the vocal music room at the middle school. Schoessel announced that four system-wide goals, which, by necessity, do not cost any money, are being considered for implementa­ tion next year. Each year the school board releases system­ wide goals for the district, which have been suggested by staff members and residents of the community pertaining to the operating of the schools. Those goals are traditionally an­ nounced along with the first draft of the new budget. Many of the suggested goals would cost money, explained Schoessel, but the four upon which the district will take action will Because Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Judy Hughes and Chief Assistant Dale Crowley both know Barlow personally, David Wallace, chief assistant prosecutor for Eaton County, has been appointed special prosecutor to try the case. Wallace, who said he has prosecuted other arson cases before, said the slate attorney general's office authorized the warrant last week for Barlow’s arrest. Wallace was appointed special prosecutor by Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming at the suggestion of Detective SgL William Rinckey of the Michigan State Police Fire Marshal’s office, who investigated the case. Wallace declined to elaborate on the pending case Wednesday but said he will present evidence that Barlow Gardens was deliberately destroyed. ’The testimony will show that an arson was set," he said. "And because of his business problems, I think (Barlow) had the only motive.” But Barlow’s attniuey, Richard R. Hyde of Continued on page 10 John Duff Marty Duff Lakewood students mourn after fatal train collision by Shelly Sulser Brothers John "Jay” and Marty Michael Duff were typical, average teenagers. Both had girlfriends and hopes for the future. Today, their classmates at Lakewood High School are mourning the tragic deaths of the two boys and Marty’s friend, Chad Powers of Lansing, who were killed when the vehicle in which they were riding collided with a train in the Eaton County town of Sunfield Saturday. Marty and Jay, both 16, along with Chad, also 16. were dead at the scene of the accident in which the car Marty was driving was smashed by a westbound passenger train heading for last weekend’s Holland Tulip Festival. Sunfield Police Chief James Pahl said the three boys were headed north of Sunfield where Jay planned to do some work on his girlfriend's father’s farm at about 10:40 a.m. Marty’s older brother. Scott, had just taken permanent leave from the Army two weeks ago and was going to join his younger brother and Chad for an afternoon of fishing while Jay worked. Police believe Marty just didn’t sec the 30 car passenger train, loaded with 1.100 tourists, as it rolled 50 miles per hour into the First Street crossing, blaring its horn. Witnesses said the 1985 Cutlass Calais, belonging to Marty and Jay’s father, Bruce, was traveling about 15 to 20 mph when it entered die path of the train. Pahl said the crossing lights were flashing and the signal bells were operating. “The engineer was blowing the train whis­ tle,” said Pahl. “If anything can be said about how he was blowing the whistle, it was to ex­ cess. It was almost a continuous blast." But Marty still failed to see the train. "The train was westbound at 50 mph which is a proper speed in that location,” said Pahl. “He (the engineer) told me...he never saw them until the moment of impact.” The car was pushed 1.870 feet down the tracks before it came to rest, Pahl said. The indication from an inspection of the wrecked vehicle by the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department shows the car radio was on but volume could not be determined, and the windows were up. The CSX passenger train consisted of four locomotives and 26 passenger cars carrying travelers on a special tour of the festival. Pahl said the train originated in Holland, had traveled to Detroit and was going back to Holland when the accident occurred. Continued on page 10 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 19, 1988 High school blood drive nets most ever; 128 pints collected A total of 128 pints of blood were bound for laboratory testing last Wednesday eve­ ning after being collected at the annual Hastings High School blood drive. That drive netted the most pints ever in the school blood bank. People 17 or older are eligible to donate, so many juniors and seniors at the school participated. A total of 154 tried to give blood, with 128 actually donating. Of those, 109 were first-time donors, said Margaret Keeler, blood drive chairman for the Barry County Red Cross. Edward Strouse received a one gallon pin. Keeler added that six or eight walk-ins people not associated with the school - also participated. "I think it worked out really good," said Keeler. "Mr BeBeau (assistant principal, who coordinated the effort at the school) said this was his fourth year helping with the blood drive and every year, it’s gone smoother, he said." The blood drives at the high school are usually set up for 100 donors, said Keeler, and this year, accomodations were made for 150, so she expected a bigger turnout. You­ nger students serve as volunteers assisting the registered nurses who work the high school drive. Several high schoolers signed up to donate at the next blood bank, which is the annual competition between the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs in Hastings. That drive will be Aug. 18 at the Moose Lodge in Hast­ ings. Eligible donors are those between 17 and 70 years of age who weigh at least 110 and have not donated in 58 days. Michigan Week gathering planned by Exchange Club Missy Short (seated) gave blood as schoolmates in her health occupations class observe. EVENTS Driving nearly twice the posted speed limit led to the arrest last week of a Nashville man on charges of drunken driving and driving with a revoked license. Michael E. Weinert, 37, will face preliminary examination Monday in 56th District Court on a charge of drunken driving, third offense. The charge carries a maximum penalty of not less than one year in jail nor more than five years in prison. Weinert, of 6265 Thornapple Lake Rd., was taken into custody on May 11. Hastings Police said two officers on night patrol were driving east on Center Street at 2 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. ' A double Celebration in Hastings this Satur­ day, May 21. The City of Hastings is dedicating the new Fish Hatchery Park and the Thomapple Arts Council is celebrating the Grand Opening of their new facilities in the Fish Hatchery Building at the park. There will be numerous activities for you to enjoy. Be there. This Friday, May 20, Hastings elementary schools are having an Art Fair at Fish Hat­ chery Park from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Hun­ dreds of works of ad will be on display for you to see. Don’t miss this special event. The Hastings High School Band plays in con­ cert this Wednesday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. In the High School Gym. The Middle School Band plays next Wednesday, May 26,7:30 p.m. in the Middle School gym. Class entertain­ ment at an unbeatable price. Free. Kite Qay is this Saturday at Hastings Grace Brethren Church on Powell RdJReglstration before 11 a.m. Prizes awarded for best kites in different age groups. ■ Birthday of Mother’s Whistler - May 18. Whis­ tle us a song from our soapbox this week and get a $3.00 gift certificate. Whistle a duet with your bird and it's $5.00. (Limit 3) The Spring High School Choir Concert is this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. In the HighSchool lec­ ture hall, the Middle School Choir belts out it's tunes this Tuesday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the West Gym. Enjoy. Michigan Weak - May 13-21. The Michigan Week celebration on South Jefferson. Bring us an original song, poem, limerick or draw­ ing extolling the attributes of our great state and get a $3,00 gift certificate. If we publish, it's $3.00 more. (Limit 20) Piccolo Spoleto - May 20. Play your piccolo from our soapbox and get a $3.00 gift cer­ tificate. Play “Yankee Doodle Dandy" and we will double It. (Limit 5) Bubble* and Balloon* Festival • May 21-22. Show us your talent with bubbles or balloons (nothing risque) and gat a $3.00 gift certificate. If you’re really good, wc may book you a spot at Summerfest. International Chicken Flying Meet - May 21. Fly your chicken down South Jefferson this week and It's worth $3.00 Break the world's record (302 feet 8 inches) and It’s $10.00 more and we will enter you In the South Jefferson Street Book of Records. (Limit 2) Rhubarb Festival - May 21. Mike needs a rhubarb pie real bad. Bring us your best homemade effort this week and get a $5.00 gift certificate. (Limit 3) National Transportation Week - May 15-21. Ride a unique mode of transportation down South Jefferson this week and get a $3.00 gift certificate. Give us a ride and get $3.00 more. (Limit 3) Thanks to the “Tubadours" for playing "White Christmas" for us last week. The fourth annual SJS Tubafest was better and bigger than ever. (Gift certificate* ar* limited to one person per month and, unle** otherwise stated, to those 18 or older.) 4 AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. 2. Little Bucky celebrates “Visit your Relative* Day (May 18) by having a sale this week. When your relatives visit you, show them a good time by visiting South aison Street and taking advantage of the .pecials in our week­ ly Reminder ad. Graduation time is near and our selection of cards for Graduation is now on display in our Sentiment Shop. 3. 4. 5. 6. Check out the new wind socks in our Pause Gift Shop. Our Cosmetic Department offers an expand­ ed selection of Clarion and Revlon cosmetics for your shop. Save dollars on our new generic line of Sun­ tan products by Perrigo. Revlon Lipsticks on sale for $2.99 in our cosmetic department this week. QUOTE: "A man can't get rich it he takes proper care of his fami­ ly” — Navajo saying 1OSLEV P-PHRRmRCYSOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - *43-342* ' revealed until their names are announced at the ceremony. Pierce reports. Hastings students of the year, one boy and one girl, will be selected from students of the month already honored by the Exchange Club during the preceeding year. For the banquet, several service clubs are setting up displays to let residents of Hastings and the surrounding area know what services they perform for the community, she said. "The displays tell what the service clubs are all about." Pierce said, "But, besides recognizing worthwhile people, this is just go­ ing to be a fun evening." Tickets are available at Brand’s Photo Shop at 112 S. Jefferson, and the Hastings Chamber of Commerce office at 640 W. State Street in Hastings. High speed leads to third drunk driving arrest South Jefferson STREET NEWS 1. The Hastings Exchange Club will host a special evening in “celebration of Michigan" on Tuesday. May 24 at the Hastings Moose Lodge, said Ellie Pierce, member of the Ex­ change committee for the Michigan Week Dinner. ' The public is invited to attend the 7 p.m. event which will feature W.G. Pierce, chair­ man of the board of Flex Fab, Inc., as the main speaker. State Rep. Robert Bender. R-Middlcvillc. will be the master of ccremoniies for the dinner. The Book of Golden Deeds Award will be presented by the Exchange Club to the outstanding volunteer in the community and two "Student of the Year" awards will be given during the evening. The recipients of the awards will not be First of Michigan Corporation 1-SOO-32H7O9 •Rote effective 5/17/88 All CDs ore FSUC or FDIC Insured up to S100,000 per client per depository institution. a.m. when they observed a car ahead rapidly approaching Boltwood Street Police followed the vehicle north on Boltwood, traveling 60 to 65 mph to keep pace. ' The vehicle turned right on Slate Street, continued southeast and turned right on Center Street, police said. Police pulled the vehicle over and noticed a strong order of alcohol coming from the vehicle. After asking Weinert to perform a few sobriety tests, he was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail. Speeds of 70 mph were reached just before the car was pulled over, police said. 22-year-old driver receives two citations after two-car accident on Saturday night Steve Keeler, a senior at Hastings High School, was one of the many student donors. ’ Make Your House Your Home It’s not just a building or apartment, it’s where you live, entertain and relax. You want to make it at­ tractive, comfortable and in top repair ... to up­ date the property value and make it more enjoyable for you, but it takes money. Our home improve­ ment loans can help you make your home into everything you want it to be ... and allow you flex­ ible terms that don’t overtax your budget. Con­ tact our loan officer for the full facts. A 22-year-old Hastings man received two citations by state troopers following an accident Saturday that left three slightly injured. The the two-vehicle accident occurred at 7:20 p.m. on Hammond Road north of State Road in Rud and Township. Trooper Vance Hoskins said Paul K. Weinner, 33, of Lansing, was traveling south on Hammond when he missed a turn into a private driveway. He stopped, backed up and began to turn left into the driveway. Charles D. Leonard Jr., 19, who was driving north on Hammond, struck Weinner's 1988 Ford pickup truck before Weinner could complete the turn. Weinner told Hoskins he didn't see Five mailboxes destroyed in Rutland Twp. Five mailboxes in Rutland Township were damaged Saturday night in incidents that occurred within a few miles of each other. Residents of the 2400 block of Ottawa Trail called Barry County Sheriffs deputies at 3:07 a.m. Saturday after hearing what sounded like a hit and run accident Deputies found two mailboxes in a row had been run over by an unknown vehicle. Paint chips left at the scene have led investigators to believe a blue vehicle ran over the mailboxes. No one saw the vehicle, deputies said, but one resident told police he believes two HOME EQUITY LOANS EHational FUaNK of [Hastings wed., May 24 • 5 'til 10 p.m. 7. 7. 7. 7, 7. 7 7. 7. Z 7 7 * ... a popular and pleasant way to borrow money for those homeowners who are in need of a loan for most any purpose. Our loan officers will be pleased to explain this convenient method by which you can use the amount you have paid on your home as collateral. Come in soon and let us show you how your need can become a reality. vehicles had Leen racing side by side, and one was forced off the roadway and into the neighboring mailboxes. Deputies said the vehicle that hit the mailboxes may have received a flat tire when it hit the culvert near the driveway. Later that morning, two residents from the 3300 block of Tanner Lake Road reported three boxes had been damaged during the night. The three boxes themselves were smashed but no damage was done to the mailbox posts, deputies said. Deputies have no suspects, and the investigations are continuing. ERICH HENKEL DODGE '7 Your Home can be an Added Asset When you need to borrow money - Leonard approach because of a hill in tne road. Hoskins said Leonard applied his brakes and skidded but was unable to stop. A passenger in Weinner’s vehicle, Brenda Weinner, was taken to Pennock Hospital by Hastings Ambulance. She was treated and released for minor injuries. Both Leonard and a passenger in his car, Robert Hinkley, 22, sought their own treatment after the accident Leonard, who police said had been drinking before the accident, received citations for refusing to take a preliminary breathalyzer test and for failure to transfer the registration on the 1976 Ford he was driving. Hot Dogs Baked Beans Pepsi '7> ■7.. ■7 Nationally Known Y! •<7. RODEO COWBOYS i ... available for autographs! CLOWNS • HORSES and • MORE! Member FDIC WEST STATE AT BROADWAY MEMBER F.D.I.C. ALL DEPOSITS INSURED UP to $100,000.00 Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime event! 375-415 West____ Dickman Road 965-229 v 7. A 7, 6.­ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 19, 1988 — Page 3 Victim testifies of beating lasting several hours Defendant charged with assault with intent to kill girlfriend by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A 35-year-old Hastings man accused of beating his girlfriend will face charges of assault with intent to murder next week in Barry County Circuit Court. The charge carries a maximum sentence of up to life in prison. Wayne O. Moore was eluding police with his girlfriend when he was arrested May 4 near Center Road and Charlton Park Road. Moore, who has three previous convictions for assault and battery, was wanted by police for failing to appear earlier in circuit court on a probation violation bench warrant. His 36-year-old girlfriend told police Moore beat her severely while hiding from police in the woods near the intersection. He had been angry with her since earlier in the day and had drunk as much as 24 beers in the previous six hours before the attack, she said. At Moore's preliminary exam Monday in 56th District Court, Patricia S. Smith testified she and Moore were driving on Center Road near Charlton Park Road close to 9 p.m. on May 4 when Moore ran off the road into a ditch, which flattened one of the van's tires. After Moore tried to get help from two nearby homes, the two began walking along the road toward town, she said. The two spotted a police car coming down the road, and Moore grabbed her by the arm, dragged her to the woods and pushed her down, she said. After the car passed the two began walking down the road again. When a second vehicle passed, Moore dragged her into an open field and attacked her, she said. Smith said he pulled her hair, struck her several times in the face with his hands and kicked her with his steel-toed boots while she was lying on the ground. "You’re not going to live past tonight," she said he told her during the attack. During the couple of hours they were hiding from searching police, Smith said he continued to beat her on and off. He strangled her three times, stabbed her twice with a screwdriver and tried hitting her with a bumper jack he had been carrying, site said. Under cross examination, Smith said she hadn’t had anything to drink that day but Moore wouldn't allow her to drive the van. Smith said she and Moore had been living together for about one year and said that when Moore drinks he gets angry. She also denied the defense allegation that Moore was out of control when he attacked "He knew what he was doing," she said. "He said you're going to die." Dr. Brian Swanton, an emergency physician at Pennock Hospital, testified he treated Smith after she was brought to Pennock the night of the attack. Swanton said Smith had multiple bruises to all four limbs, to the body and to the head. LETTERS from our readers.... War against substance abuse can be won To the editor; We would like to thank everyone involved with the community “Celebration of Substance Abuse Prevention” program We feel that the prevention of substance abuse is a very important issue. We are con­ cerned with the extreme amount of money that is spent yearly on substance abuse, yet the school systems arc suffering due to lack of funds. We are also concerned with the damage of personal lives due to substance abuse problems. We are aware that our program had a bit of rough sailing and for this we apologize. We are new al this and lack experience — but our intentions were sincere. We hope that in the end all realize that substance abuse is a war that can be won if the community ccuid join together and network iLs efforts towards this goal. Once again, thank you. We appreciate your patience as we begin a community campaign against substance abuse. Wendy Barnum Hastings Hastings visitor thanks dog owner To the editor: On May 11, I had my 91-year-old mother shopping at J.C. Penney in Hastings. I sat her on a sidewalk bench (thanks for the bench) and asked a young man on the comer to bring his Golden Retriever puppy over for her to pet. You made her day and mine too to pet something soft and alive. Your friendliness and compassion was much appreciated. Norma Fender Vessells Flushing. Mich. Reader disagrees with Hastings students To the editor: For two reasons I did not agree with the let­ ter from all the students in last weeks paper. First, it’s a bother when one goes downtown and had trouble getting around because there's so much traffic from kids just cruising around. Second, the students made it sound like it is the town's job to provide them with something to do. I maintain it is the students* job to keep themselves busy constructively and that it’s not right to expect others to do it for them. Darrel Hawbaker Hastings School cuts will be tragic alternative To the editor: As a concerned parent, I could not help but feel an overwhelming sense of pride for our children, school and their teachers during the Spring Musical al Central School. The music teachers are to be commended. Defeat of the millage proposal will result in the elimination of the music program, science and others: a truly disturbing situation. Our childrens’ furture hinges on education and knowledge, in all forms. To miss any oppor­ tunity to learn is tragic. Please consider the importance of your vote. Our children need quality education; our schools need your support. Sincerely, Barb Songer Hastings Hastings is at a crossroad To the editor: Step back a minute and look at ju» Com­ munity. E.W. Bliss and Hastings Aluminum Products are shadows of what they were a short 10 years ago. All of us are familiar with the current problems at Hastings Manufactur­ ing, and Pennock Hospital seems troubled with lack of utilization. Set these concerns aside for a minute and think about our school system. The Hastings School Board has requested additional millage to operate our schools. Many people agree with the decision because they are concerned about their child’s and their neighbor’s child's education. These people understand there are problems to solve in the funding of education. They also understand that each child only gets one chance at education in this community. To deny your child, your friend's child or your grandchildren that one chance is terrible tragedy. If you vole no because you don’t like ad­ ministrators or teachers or people in Lansing, try to think without emotion and anger. Try to think about children and the community. They must come first as we try to solve funding problems. Our children cannot vote for the funding of Education. If they could, it would be an over­ whelming YES! Don’t let them down. Their future is too im­ portant to you and to your future in Hastings. I am writing as a concerned citizen of Hastings. 1 am a relatively new citizen. I’ve lived here 2W years. My first impression of this city was that of vitality; it seemed a city destined to grow and expand. How could a city so humble and quaint house so many businesses? Large ma­ jor corporations right down to the smallest mom and pop business called Hastings "Home"...such economic opportunity for Hastings and Michigan! A very well run com­ munity with a good school system; it seemed virtually self-supporting. In the last two and a half years I’ve seen a lot of the "enthusiasm" of this city fade. What with major shut-downs, lay-offs and mileage denials who couldn’t understand that? What I liavc a hard time understanding iswhere is the compromise? Are labor and management really that far apart? So far apart that they can’t sec the others needs? What about community and State loyalty, shouldn't that at least morally play a part in this? As I see it Hastings is at a crossroad. We can choose the less traveled road of hard work and compromise; securing the community roots and paving the way for future growth or choose the path of least resistance..."pack 'em up and ship ’em out." The decisions of today affect endless tomor­ rows. I for one find it very sad to think of no more “Hastings" Aluminum Products on the market or "Hastings" filters and piston rings being manufactured in some other slate bring­ ing pride to some other community. Some other community smart enough to recognize an opportunity for what it is and welcome it with open arms. Sincerely. Barbara Toburen Jim Toburen Sincerely. Joni Lydy Hastings Children only have one chance for education To the editor: "I almost don’t recognize her today because of the swelling (when she was first brought in)," he said on the witness stand. In addition to other treatments, Swanton said Smith’s right ear had been almost tom in half by a sharp object and required 23 stitches. X-rays revealed her right forearm had been broken, but Smith said the break had occurred one week earlier. Hastings Police Patrolman George Winick testified he was dispatched to East Center Road to investigate an accident but found the van abandoned by its occupants. He began searching the area when he heard a woman scream twice, he said. The screams led him to the pair in a field near the accident Winick and sheriffs deputies arrested Moore on the previous bench warrant and called an ambulance for Smith. Arguing that Moore had had too much to drink to be in control of his actions, defense attorney John A. Watts asked the court to deny the motion to bind Moore over for trial on the charge of assault with intent to murder. But Judge Gary Holman said Moore's ability to drive, his actions to seek help after the accident and his efforts to avoid police indicated he was capable of condoling his intentions. Holman refused to reduce a $100,000 cash surety bond originally posted at Moore’s district court arraignment He is scheduled to appear in circuit court on May 25 to face the charge. Drug bust defendant gets nine months in jail A defendant arrested in the 25-person round up of alleged drug offenders in Hastings last October has been sentenced to nine months in jail. James J. Dailey, 33, was also ordered to pay court costs of $300, fines of $300 and $25 in restitution. In a bench trial before Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming that ended April 15, Dailey, of 1106 Coats Grove Rd., was found guilty of selling marijuana to two undercover officers in May 1987. Prior to sentencing May 11 in circuit court. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley recommended the court sentence Dailey to two to four years in a state prison for the offense, which carried a maximum penalty of four years in prison. "Mr. Dailey ... is not a good candidate for probation," Crowley said. "1 would submit there is little hope of rehabilitating Mr. Dailey for his use of marijuana." But defense attorney David Tripp said Crowley only recommended the maximum sentence to make an example of Dailey as an alleged drug dealer. "I think it's perhaps because Mr. Crowley wants to salvage something of the undercover operation (that led to Dailey's arrest)" Tripp said. "All it did was net a few users." Tripp said Dailey is currently receiving substance abuse counseling and had stumbled into drug use because he "fell into association with a bad element in the area." On his own behalf, Dailey said he was working to conquer his abuse problem. "I have been doing everything I can to rehabilitate myself," he said. "I feel I can go forward and start a new life I would like to get myself started in a rehabilitation clinic as soon as possible." Dailey was also placed on a three year term of probation. In other court business: Trial was set last week for June 6 in the case of a Nashville man charged with resisting and obstructing a police officer and malicious destruction of property. Dana R. Symonds, 22, was arrested in March at a neighbor’s house on charges of resisting and obstructing Barry County Sheriff's Deputy Timothy Rowse and of damaging Rowse's flashlight Both are misdemeanor offenses. The resisting and obstructing charge carries a maximum penalty of up to two years in prison or $1,000 in fines. The second charge is punishable by up to 90 days and/or $100. Bond was continued in the matter. A trial dale of July 18 was set fur a Vermontville man accused of several felony offenses. Richard D. Lowe, 32, was arrested March 11 after breaking into the home of a Nashville woman and sexually assaulting her several times. A motion by defense attorney David Tripp to have an independent medical examination at public expense to determine if Lowe assaulted the complaining witness was denied by Judge Deming. A medical examination authorized by the prosecutor began the previous day without his knowledge, Tripp told the court. Deming told Tripp he could see no reason for the second examination at this point, but he told Tripp he could refile the motion within two weeks. Lowe, of 7406 Vermontville Hwy., is charged with one count of breaking and entering with intent to do great bodily harm, one count of assault with intent to do great bodily harm, and three counts of criminal sexual conduct The latter three charges cany maximum life sentences in prison. Fire causes $25,000 damage to Hastings building and contents A Tuesday night fire caused nearly J25.000 damage to a 30- by 48-foot pole building and its contents despite two hours of effort by the Hastings and Middleville fire departments. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris said Ken Wilson of 2045 Hammond Rd. had been welding on the left rear corner of a camper trailer inside the building at about 8:15 p.m. before going Into the house at 9 p.m. A passerby noticed the fire at about 10 p.m. and alerted Wilson who called the fire department. Caris said the fire is believed to have started at the same spot Wilson was welding, and guessed the building was a total loss. Damage was extensive to the camper-trailer, a motorcycle and a four-wheel off-road-vehicle inside the building. Tools may be salvageable, Caris said. The building and contents were insured. Lowe remains lodged in the Barry County Jan. A 20-year-old Freeport man was sentenced last week to 11 months in jail on charges of attempted breaking and entering a home in Freeport in February. Randy S. Allen, of 136 Race St, was placed on a three-year term of probation and was ordered to pay court costs of $300 and restitution to be determined at a later date. Allen was arrested Feb. 11 and charged with breaking and entering, a 15-year felony offense. But he agreed to plead guilty to the lesser charge of attempted breaking and entering as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. The lesser charge carried a maximum sentence of five years in prison. Prior to sentencing, defense attorney David Tripp asked the court to consider a six-month sentence with work release for Allen. But Deming denied the request for work release and said six months was not enough time for Allen to learn his lesson. "You saw fit to B and E the home of an 83-year-old woman. You've got such a good lawyer you got it down to attempted," Deming said to Allen. "You're going to be punished. Imagine, frightening an 83-year-old woman," he said. Allen declined to make a statement prior to sentencing. He was remanded to the custody of the sheriff. A nine-man, three-woman jury found Darren A. Huffman, 22, guilty last week of breaking and entering a motor vehicle to steal property over $5. The jury took one-half hour to deliberate May 10 before finding Huffman, of 418 W. Court St., guilty of the five-year felony offense. He was arrested in December in the parking lot behind the 100 block of W. State Sl. in Hastings. Witnesses observed him carrying several items and notified police. PUBLIC OPINION Do astrology and the Presidency mix? Kate Delnay Jerry Potter Astrologers and former Chief of Staff Donald Regan have recently alleged that President and Mrs. Rea­ gan have consulted astrologers be­ fore making major decisions in the Michigan Extended Weather Forecast White House. If that is true, how would you feel if a president based decisions Involving the entire coun­ try on the advice of stargazers? Friday through Sunday Dick Cole, Hastings: "I believe it's a sad commentary on our state of affairs and a continuation of the sad commentatary of the present administration's efforts to properly administrate the affairs of our country." LOWER PENINSULA Partly cloudy each day. A chance of after­ noon and evening showers each day. The highs will be in the mid 70s to lower 80s and lows will be in the upper 40s to mid 50s. UPPER PENINSULA Partly cloudy each day. There is a chance of afternoon and evening showers each day also. The highs will be mostly in the low to mid 70s. Low temperatures mostly in the 40s. Hastings Susan Wheeler, Hastings: "Everyone docs iL I read my horoscope. Some people are really just into it I think probably 1 would do it if I could understand iL But I don’t think there's anything wrong with ;L Actually, with him being shot, I probably would do the same thing. That's quite an ordeal to go through." Banner Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B, Hasti: gs, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner. Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Vol. 133. No. 20 - Thursday. May 19.1988 Subscription Rates: S13.00 year in Barry County; St5.00 per year in adjoining counties; and S16.50 per year elsewhere. Carmen Wheeler June Cole, Hastings: "It frightens me to think that a national leader would consider basing any opinion or decision on astrology." Jerry Potter, Hastings: "The Bible says the stargazers and astrologers are an abomination. I guess I feel that they should consult God and His word if they want direction." Kate Delnay, Hastings: "It doesn't really matter to me. If they want to believe in it, it’s okay. If they use it in making major decisions for the country, then I don't think that's right If they want to apply it to their personal lives, that's okay." Carmen Wheeler, Hastings: "From my point, I think he’s done pretty good. It’s fun to read (my horoscope). If they used more words, it would be easier to understand. If I was him, I would probably be doing the same thing because of all the pressure he's under." Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 19, 1988 Bernhardt H. Wilhelms Karl E. Palmatier Dewey H. Jones NASHVILLE - Dewey H. Jones, 89, of Nashville passed away Tuesday, May 17,1988 at Thornapple Manor. Mr. Jones was born on October 16, 1898 in Assyria Township, Barry County, the bon of Bert and Elizabeth (Wertz) Jones. He was raised in Barry County and attended the Mayo School. He was married to Caroline M. Marshall on October 16,1919. He fanned in Maple Grove Township for several years before coming to Nashville in 1936. He owned and operated a gravel trucking business for a few years before becoming employed at Eaton Manufacturing Co. in Battle Creek, he retired beacuse of failing health in 1945. Mr. Jones is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Joyce Lamie of Nashville; two sons, Dewey Jones, Jr. of Dallas, Texas and Robert Jones of Battle Creek; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one sister, Gladys Schantz of Nashville and one brother, Howard Jones of Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by his wife, Caro­ line on November 19,1985; one daughter, Jean Jones in 1931; four brothers and one sister. Graveside services will be held 2.00 p.m. Thursday, May 19,1988 at the Wilcox Cemet­ ery with Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating, Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Nashville’s Putnam Library. Arrangements were made by the Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. HICKORY CORNERS - Mr. Karl E. Palma­ tier, 89, of 14494 South Lockshore Road, Hick­ ory Corners, passed away Tuesday evening at his home. Mr. Palmatier was bom November 15,1898 in Prairieville, the son of Duaine and Bessie (Armstrong) Palmatier. From 1925 to 1963 he taught at Kalamazoo Central and Loy Norrix High Schools in the Commercial and Math Departments. He was an avid archer and a member of the Michigan and National Archery Hall of Fame and he was responsible for organizing the National Archery Association. The Palmatier homestead is a centennial farm and they have owned it since 1925, resid­ ing there since 1956. Karl was a former Prairie­ ville Township Supervisor from 1973 to 1977. He was married to Cecile Chase on March 26. 1921. Mr. Palmatier is survived by his wife; two sons, Malcolm Arthur Palmatier of Los Angeles, Calif., and Robert Allen Palmatier of Kalamazoo; five grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Crematiou has taken place and a private graveside service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Archery Association, envelopes available at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. HMTENDSEIMCES] HASTINGS Hastings Area GRACE CHURCH, 239 E. ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Rood. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Wonhip 11 a.m.; Evening ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. North St.. °“henng 7 pm Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. May 22 - 8:45 Church School (all ages). 10:00 Holy Communion. Thursday. May 19 - 7:30 Sr. Choir. 8:00 AA Saturday. May 21 - 9:30 Confor­ mation 8. 6:30 Box Social. 8:00 NA. Monday. May 23 - 7:00 WELCA Tuesday. May 24 11:30 Holy Comm/Lunch. 7:00 Caregiving. Wednesday. May 25 7:00 Stephen. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Corner of Broadway and Center, in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir. 9 p.m. Church School and Adult Education. 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist. 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Call for informa­ tion about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group and other activities. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings Michigan. G. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. David D. Garren Phone 948-2229 Par­ sonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banfield Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day. 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School, 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayr:. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6.-00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. Kent Keller, Pastor, Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. May I -9:30 and 11:00 Morn­ ing Worship Service. Nursery pro­ vided. Broadcast at 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 Church School Classes for all ages. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room. 5:30 Junior High Youth meet at Church. Monday. May 2 - 8:30 a.m. Hastings Area Ministerial Assn. 9:30Circle I. at the home of Kathryn Ferris. 1:00 Circle 4, in the Lounge. 1:30 Cir­ cle 3. at the home of Agnes Smith. 7:30 Circle 5. at Hidden Valley Community Bldg. 7:30 Circle 6, at the home of Barbara Standage. 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Thursday. May 5 - 9:30 Circle 2. in the Lounge. 5:15 Scholarship Committee meeting. Friday. May 6 ■ 9:30 May Fellwoship Day. sponsored by Church Women United, here. 6:30 to 9:30 Junior High Fellowship Dance-Memorial Hall. E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor, James R. Barrett, Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AW ANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir Avenue. Hastings, Ml 49058, Nor­ man Herron, Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m., Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting. 7. p.m. Wednesday. Course. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, 'The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour, 6:00 (Elem. Bi­ ble Quiz 'r‘ . at 5:00). Bible Study, !• , at 7:30 p.m. with SMM tor girls and GBB club for b.ys. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS RCXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hotting* and Lake Ode*»o COLEMAN AGENCY «f Hwtinn, Inc. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branhum. Phone 623-2285. SLunday School at 10 a.m.; Wonhip 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Harlgcrink. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Insurance lor your Life. Home. Bu»ine»* and Car WHEN FUNEHAL HOMES Hailing* — Nothville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hasting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.i.C. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville, Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. THE HASTIHGS BAHHER AHO REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hailing* BOSLEY PHARMACY "Preichpbon*" -) 18 S. Jellerion - 915 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hotting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. T70 Cook Kd. — Hmling*. M.ch.gon Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating Banfield Sunday School 9 a.m.; Banfield Worship 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel Sunday School 9: 30; Country Chapel Worship 10: 30. DELTON - Bernhardt H. “Barney" Wilhelms, 71, of 11331E. Shore Drive, Crook Lake, died Monday evening at Leila Hospital, where he had been a patient since Wednesday. He had been in poor hea'th for the past year. He was born in Chickasaw County, Iowa, and lived at his current address for the past 20 years after moving there from Battle Creek. He was an ironworker for 40 years and worked out of Ironworker’s Local 340, retiring in 1981. Mr. Wilhelms is survived by his wife, the former Laura Peugh; daughters, Doris Peugh, Mary Morehead and Judy Wilhelms, all of Battle Creek, Shirley Neff and Juanita Black, both of Hastings, Kimberly Ann Wilhelms of Delton, Lori Leah Wilhelm.;, at home and Bemadine Bhola of Texas; a son, Bernhardt H. Wilhelms, Jr., of Delton; 22 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and sisters, Doris Nerge of Tripoli, Iowa and Gertrude Ballard of Plant City, Fla. Private services were held Tuesday at Williams Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Battle Creek. Lloyd D. Jenkins KENTWOOD - Lloyd D. Jenkins, 70, of Kentwood passed away Sunday, May 8, 1988 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, Grand Rapids. Mr. Jenkins was bom on March 28, 1918 in Allendale, MI., the son of Frank R. and Velma (Scoit) Jenkins. He was married to Jessie M. DePung on August 11,1945. He was employed at Brillcast Inc. in Grand Rapids as a shipping room clerk. Mr. Jenkins is survived by his wife, Jessie; one daughter, Miss Lynda Church of Kent­ wood; one foster daughter, Mrs. Arloa Barry of Newaygo; three grandsons, Kevin Barry of Denver, Colorado, Jason and Daniel Bany of Newaygo. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 11, 1988 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Rev. Ken Bamo officiating. Burial was al Yankee Springs Cemetery, Yank­ ee Springs Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Leon D. Fuhr HASTINGS - Leon D. Fuhr, 89, of 401 West Center Road, passed away early Wednesday, May 18,1988 atThomapple Manor, Hastings. Arrangements are pending at Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Findings claim women better at problem solving NEW YORK (AP) - All-female offices are better at team problem-solving than all-male offices, according to findings released Monday in Working Mother magazine. Wendy Wood, a psychologist at Texas A&M University, who reviewed more than 50 studies conducted over a 22-year period, also found that all-female groups communicated ideas more clearly and fared better than male groups at tasks requiring friendliness, the magazine said in its June issue. Wood said that men are accustomed to holding positions of power in society, so they naturally expect to exert leadership in groups and to have ideas accepted without compromise. But women traditionally have been held back from positions of authority. "When you are in a lower-status position and you're trying to improve your position, the best thing to do is to engage in positive social behavior so that other people will be more receptive," said Wood. Therefore, all-female offices often can boast a relaxed, supportive and cooperative work environment, the magazine said. Maryann Fazzone, owner of an all-female insurance agency near Albany, lets her employees leave work to meet with a teacher or take a child to the doctor. In return for the flexibility, she said, the staff is "committed 150 percenL ... Loyalty like that you really appreciate." "We are moving from an industrial society to a service and information economy, and the only way you get creativity from people is to win their cooperation and respect," said Janet Bennett Eadie, executive director of WomanSpace, an all-female office in Cleveland. Dog helps catch fleeing suspect A Hastings man was arrested for driving with a suspended license last week after a Barry County Sheriff’s deputy used a tracking dog to capture him. Bruce E. Agostini, 22, was cited for speeding and taken into custody on the suspended license charge May 11 after he* was clocked driving 16 mph over the speed limit in Rutland Township. Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY PATRICIA K. HARPER. Plaintiff, vi. STEPHEN I. HARPER. Dafandont. NOTICE OF ENTRY OF JUDGMENT OF DIVORCE Fila No. 67-652-DM Hon. Hudxon E. Darning TO: Clark of tha Court Eaton County Circuit Court 1045 indapandenca Blvd. Charlotte. AAI 43813 Slophen I. Horper Unknown PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a pro contessa on the Judgment of Divorce has bean noticed on for hear­ ing before the Honorable Hudson E. Deming. Cir­ cuit Judge, on the 22nd day of June. 1988. at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon. DATED: May 13. 1988 Raymond G. Bufimyor (P26950) Attorney lor Plaintiff 133 South Cochran Avenue Charlotte. Ml 48813 (517) 543-8610 (5/19) ' Cpl. Michael Lesick of the sheriffs ^•Sdepartment said he was on West State Road • at 10:53 p.m. when he recorded Agostini heading toward Hastings driving 61 mph in a 45 mph zone. Lesick turned his vehicle and followed Agostini, of 602 N. Michigan Ave, Hastings. As they approached the 1900 block of West State Road, Agostini turned off the lights on his 1980 Chevrolet and drove into a private driveway. Agostini got out of the car and fled south toward a wooded area, Lesick said. The corporal checked the car and found papers with Agostini's name on them. He also found the car's plates were registered to Agostini but Agostini had a suspended license until January 1989. Lesick's tracking dog, K-9 Hans, was put on Agostini's trail at the car and led Lesick to Agostini, who was in the woods beyond a garage at the rear of the property. Agostini told Lesick he hadn’t realized he was being followed because Lesick hadn't turned his flashing lights on. Laier, Lesick said, Agostini admitted he had gotten scared and ran off into the woods. Agostini was lodged at the Barry County Jail. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES AND ON PROPOSED 1988 89 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 6, 1988 al 7:30 p.m. at the vocal music room of Hastings Middle School, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan, the Board of Education of the Hastings Area School System will hold a joint public hearing to consider the system's proposed 1988-89 budget and to consider the levying in 1988 of an additional proposed millage rate of .7082 mills for operation purposes pursuant to Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982. The Board of Education may not adopt its proposed 1988-89 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 232 W Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. The additional millage rate will not increase the school operating millage beyond the 30.896 mills already authorized by Hastings Area School District's residents. The Board of Education has the complete authority to establish that 30.896 mills be levied in 1988 from within its present authorized millage .ate. The maximum additional proposed millage rate would increase revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem property tax levied in 1988 otherwise permitted by Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan. 1982 by 2.3461%. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss both the school system's proposed budget and the levy of an additional millage rate. Not less than seven (7) days following the public hearing the Board of Education may approve the levy of all or any portion of the proposed additional millage rate, and adopt its 1988-89 budget. This notice is given by order of the Board of Educa­ tion. PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY, Secretary Woodland News Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stannard arrived at their Woodland home Friday after spending the winter near Palm Springs, Calif. They stopped in Livermore, near San Francisco, on their way back, and spent some time with their son. Robert, and his family. Dorothy Schaibly rode her horse to the Kilpatrick Missionary Dinner on Wednesday, and she tied him in the woods behind the church. This is probably the first time in 40 years that a horse has been at Kilpatrick Church for a service or event. Lillian Vandecar and Betty McCurdy were hostesses for the dinner, which included 22 at­ tendees. Vandecar's sister. Beatrice Rogers, from Charlotte, was a guest. Lillian Vandecar and Betty McCurdy were also hostesses at the Kilpatrick Adult Fellowship meeting on Saturday evening. Guests were Harold and Nell Stannard, Mike Hook, Thelma Hook. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kent and Harold Johnson. Hook and Kent presented a program about the C.K.&S. railroad that included artifacts and slides with a taped narration. Janet Offley had surgery at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids last week. A 55-plus dinner was held at the Woodland School Thursday al noon. This was the last dinner of the school year. Thirty-six people were at the meal. Dana Wall. Woodland School music teacher, presented a program of musical numbers by the first, second and third grade students. All of the music was about railroads. The program was called "The Woodland Ex­ press" and included such songs as "Down by the Station;" “Poor Joe;" "The Dummy Line," with a narration by Megan Daniels; ‘Tve Been Working on the Railroad,” with a solo by Melissa Pohl; and "When the Train Comes Alons.” Woodland Women’s Study Club met at the Lions building on Tuesday afternoon. A letter from Lee King was read, and Lee said they were rather isolated where they are temporari­ ly living in Louisiana. Flower committee members, Virginia Crockford and Wilma Townsend, reported they had visited Marguerite Dick at her home where she is recovering from a back problem. Isla DeVries, Woodland postmaster, presented short program about the postal ser­ vice. She started with a brief description of the Pony Express, in which a letter took 10 by Catherine Lucas days to get from St. Joseph. Mo., to Sacramento, Calif., for a cost of S5 an ounce. DeVries also describe the two mail sorting machines in Lansing Postal Center. These machines sort 720 pieces a minute or 43.200 an hour. They run for two eight-hour shifts a day. DeVries showed a picture of Woodland’s first post office with Jot Smith. John Hauer. Otto Townsend and John Velte standing in front. That post office was where the Shell station, operated by Gary Smith is now. DeVries told about priority mail, which is guaranteed to be delivered anywhere in the United Slates within 48 hours, and Express Mail, which will take packages up to two pounds anywhere in the U.S. overnight. DeVries also told the ladies that there are now 159 members in the six Benjamin Franklin stamp collecting clubs at Woodland School. She showed material designed for the children that teaches history in a subtle fashion while describing the stamps. She said that the Woodland post office had done a record breaking amount of business last year, partly due to the sesquicentennial. Before adjourning, the club agreed to have some landscaping at the Woodland Memorial Library this year. Woodgrove Christian-Brethren Parish plans to hold a special Pentecost Sunday event on May 22. Everyone is requested to wear red. A special musical presentation. "Love Lifted Me," will be given by the choir and others. Also, 120 helium ballons will be released dur­ ing the event. Woodgrove Church also plans a Vacation Bible School workshop to be held on Tuesday, May 24 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Most Woodland churches will honor their graduates next Sunday. Students who are graduating from high school or college should wear their caps and gowns to Kilpatrick and Zion Lutheran churches. Rev. and Mrs. George Speas traveled to Sparta on Sunday for the dedication of their new granddaughter, Sharaya Helen. Sharaya is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hulett. The Speas were back in Woodland in time for the evening service at Kilpatrick Church. In Rev. Speas absence on Sunday morning. Rev. Willis Stehman delivered the sermon al Kilpatrick Church. Rev. Stehman is retired and lives in Lake Odessa. House Hunting? Take careful aim and head for our ... OPEN HOUSE at 750 Coats Grove Rd., Hastings 1 ¥2 miles north of Hastings on M-43 to Coats Grove Rd., then east 1 mile to sign. 3 BEDROOM EXECUTIVE HOME on 5 acres, 2 full baths, solar heated in-ground pool, pool building & much more. You don’t want to miss this one! Clarence E. Hause of Realty World-Hause will be there to show you around. Sunday, May 22 . Between the Hours of 1 & 5 p.m. SPECIAL BANNER " Graduation Issue Thursday, June 2nd, 1988 SENIORS — If you want your picture included in this special issue, but did not have it taken at White’s Photography, please leave your picture (with your name on the back) at the high school or Banner office by Friday, May 27. PARENTS, EMPLOYERS - Honor your graduate with a special display ad. Call the Banner office for details — Phone 948-8051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 19, 1988 — Page 5 Lake Odessa News: Holman-Hunter announce engagement Clement-Huver announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Shoebridge and the late Ralph (Bud) Clement are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brenda Sue, to Mitchell Quintin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Huver. Mitch is a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed by Andrus Chevrolet and Buick. Brenda is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School and employed by Felpausch corporate office. An August wedding is planned. Mr. and Mrs. James Holman of Hudson­ ville announce the engagement of their daughter, Deborah Kay. to Roy Ivon Hunter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hunter of Freeport. The bride-elect is attending Western Michigan University’s physician assistant program. He is attending Grand Rapids Junior College’s nursing program and Grand Valley State University. A Aug. 20. wedding is planned. Zieglers to observe 50th wedding anniversary A golden wedding anniversary will be observed on Sunday. May 29, by Ted and Jean Ziegler. An open house, hosted by their children, will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall on West State Road, Hastings, from 3-8 p.m. All friends and relatives are invited. The couple requests no gifts. Pennock Hospital Birth Announcements Schowalters celebrated 50th wedding anniversary Dr. and Mrs. Norbert Schowalter, 9563 Spanish Moss Lane, Sun City, Ariz., former­ ly of Hastings, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family gathering. Dr. Schowalter and Barbara Atherton were married May 14. 1938, in Grand Rapids. They lived in Hastings until 1976 where Dr. Schowalter was an osteopathic physician. He recently retired after 51 years of practice. Their children include Sue and Marty Kleva of South Bend. Ind., Tom and Fran Schowalter of San Jose, Calif., and John and Jeanne Schowalter of Richland. The couple have 11 grandchildren. . Hayes to observe 25th wedding anniversary Allen and Sheila Hayes will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on May 28. An open house will be hosted by their children, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hayes, Jr., Kay Hayes, Cheryl Hayes and fiance Mark Jensen, along with grandchildren Scottie and Katrina Hayes. The celebration will be held May 21 at the Local 138 UAW Hall, 127 W. Apple St.. Hastings, from 1-6 p.m. Friends and family are invited. ITS A GIRL Tom and Marv Brown of Hastings, May 12. 2:38 p.m., 7 lbs., 14 ozs. IT’S A BOY Tamara Wismont of Hastings. May 13. 12:56 a.m., 5 lbs.. 7*6 ozs. Allen and Evelyn Easey of Nashville, May 17, 9:34 a.m., 7 lbs.. 8 ozs. Eric and Teri Moody of Nashville, May 17, 8:21 a.m., 7 lbs. Kelly Mugridge of Middleville. May 13. 10:30 a.m.. 8 lbs.. 316 ozs. with burial at Gowen Michigan. Donald Kyser, 72, of Lowell died at his home Sunday. Services were at the South Boston Church with burial in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, the former Sharon Hunt, children and grand­ children, a sister, Dorothy Brake, of Lake Odessa. Sharon is the daughter of Irene Moltmakcr Lake Odessa. Lonnie and Anita Ackley and sons enter­ tained at a family gathering on Mother's Day at their new home on Needmore Road. Charlotte. Arnold Erb. Dorothy Erb. C-ordon and Wanda Erb and Tyler, Kevin Eib and Cindy Taylor and Gerald and Fem Tischcr. Nancy and Doug Hendrick who enjoy :d the day together and also celebrated a belated bir­ thday of Cindy and those of Kevin and Dorothy which occur May 20. Linda Erb was unable to attend. Mildred Shade, Linda and Sally Irvin, Tom and Sherrie and Jay Wacha of Sunfield, Jennifer Specce of Dayton, Ohio. Paul and Ann Marie Karrar and daughter Pam Alice Sebring of Dewitt, Rev. and Mrs. Vance Christie and Vivian Yarger and family, rural Freeport, enjoyed Mother's Day with Bran­ don and Pearl Shade and Dan of Lansing. Mr. and Mrs. Monte Logan have an­ nounced the birth of their daughter Danycl Lynnettc, bom April 19 at Sparrow Hospital at Lansing. Roger Welshans and Laura Godfrey of Tampa, Fla., have announced their marriage held in Tampa. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Winkler of Woodland and the bride's parents arc Mr. and Mrs. James Godfrey of Tampa. MAItC 4MTF WIW 4 ^flexsteee SOFA I*1 SLEEPER Main-Mulnix announce engagement Mt* and Mrs. David G. Main of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Kenny (Kathleen) Mull of Colorado Springs, CO., are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Kristine Lynn Main to Mr. Roger Lee Mulnix. Roger is the son of Gerald L. Mulnix of Manzenola, CO., and Rose E. Starks of Col­ orado Springs, CO. Kristine is an Avon representative. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1983. Roger is employed at the Gazette Telegraph. He graduated from Mitchell High of Colorado Springs in 1980. Roger and Kristine are both living in Col­ orado Springs. They are planning an August 8 wedding. Ann Strecker of Troy spent Tuesday with here mother. Ruth Peterman, for a belated Mother’s Day and she saw the many changes being made and new business and buildings being constructed, around the village. They drove to Woodbury for a lunch at Our Place. Bret and Stephanie (Brown) Senters, who arc attending Michigan Tech University at Houghton, arc announcing the birth of a son Joel David, on April 19. weighing 9 lbs., 13 ozs., and joins a sister. Ashley, age two, at home. Grandparents are Dave and Bev Brown of Lake Odessa, David and Shelly Senters of Grand Rapids, and Marcy and Jerry Dobic of Lake Odessa. Great-grandparents are Allen and Margaret Senter of Lake Odessa, Robert and Arlecn Zimmeran and Marguerite Marvin of Lansing and Ferris and Elouisc Lathrop of Lake Worth, Florida. A phone call to Ruth Peterman from a nephew Art Shade, rural Grand Rapids, told her of the death of his sister and Ruth’s niece. Inez Beebe, of Branch on Monday. She had been ill for along time and died at her home. She was 73 years old and the daughter of the late Earl and Mary Shade of Remus. She spent her early life there before her marriage but had lived in Branch for years. Surviving is the brother, aunts Ruth Peterman and Mildred Shade, and nephews and nieces. Her father had lived in the Woodland area. Art Shade and wife Betty returned from Sebastian, Fla., where they had planned to make their home. The climate didn’t agree with their health after a few months so they returned to the Grand Rapids area and arc liv­ ing in a mobile trailer court in the Cutlerville area where they formerly lived. Art said to tell the relatives here that he hoped to sec them soon. Lelha and Harold Reese and Sue and Russ Meeser Jr., Joey and Amber joined the Russ and Della Messer Family at the lake for a Mother's Day dinner and celebrated Sue's birthday. Gene and Trudy Shade joined the group for ice cream and cake to assist Sue to celebrate. Clara E. Feldl, 83, of Grand Rapids, a former local resident died Sunday at a hospital in Grand Rapids. She, with her husband, owned and operated a jewelry business while residents here, and later moving to Grand Rapids. Surviving arc a son Robert of Grand Rapids and daughter Margaret Simpson of Doctors Inlet, Fla., grandchildren and great­ grandchildren. Services were in Grand Rapids Our Sofa Sleepers Feature: Edith Jones observes 98th birthday this week ’ Lifetime warranted frames are precision engineered. 1 Deluxe cushions • TV headrest on regular and queen size models. 1 Matrresses meet U.S. Flamability spec. Edith Jones, a former Nashville resident will be celebrating her 98th birthday May 18, and her family is asking friends and past neighbors to shower her with cards on her special day. Edith now lives with her granddaughter. Shirley Thompson, at 7463 Elmwood. Delton. 49046. DOC FF4-72 HELP WANTED Taking applications with experience In roofing-commercial & industrial types. Labor in construction work allowable. Must have own transporta­ tion. Phone — 795-7887 HNE UPHOLSTERED FURNTURE SOFA SLEEPERS As low as ... Lawrences celebrated 50th wedding anniversary Gerald and Lucille (Sally) Lawrence we.married May 8. 1938, in Hastings, at <E; home of her parent’s, Mr. and Mrs. Lew Warner. Their children, Mr. and Mrs. Terry (Marilyn) Gale. Mr. and Mrs. Jon Lawrence, and Mr. and Mrs. Don (Beverly) Brown held a celebration on May 15 at the Hastings Coun­ try Club. The Gales flew up from Florida for the oc­ casion. having hosted a celebration for their parents and their Florida friends on May 1 at their home in Largo. flexsteel9 -NURSE AIDES- Wacha-Lich announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wacha of Sunfield are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Jane, to John Lich IV, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lich of Portland. Jane is employed with Jackson National Life of Lansing. John is employed with Lich Farm Sales of Portland. An August 27 wedding is being planned. We have positions available to certified Nurse Aides on all 3 shifts. Excellent benefit package. Starting salary $4.64 per hour. Apply in person ... Thornapple Manor *499 DUPONT STAINMASTER CARPET 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings____ HELP WANTED Lehman Plumbing Inc. (Guaranteed Remodel & Repairs) Ijjght Commercial & Residential ■- Master Peumrer *08133 945-3654 I Sewers <_________________________________________ , Fuelgas Co., a local supplier of L.P. gas and appliances, is looking for an indivi­ dual to fill a vacancy in their utility dept.! Persons to be considered must be at least 21 years of age, neat in appearance, in good health and be able to pass D.O.T. physical, have a clean driving record and chauffeurs license, be mechanically Inclined and have a good work record. Persons interested in working for a top notch company with good wages and benefits must serd resume to ... Ad #316, c/o J-Ad Graphics Hastings, Ml 49058 Special Sale Prices On All Stainmaster Carpet OPEN 9 a.m. 'til 8 p.m. Monday & Friday; 9 a.m. 'til 5 p.m, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Miller’ FURNITURE & CARPET STORE 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. 945-2091 HOKE MPROVEMDTT LOAN ACCOUNT O FIRSFF AMERICA. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 19, 1988 Algonquin Lake will be sprayed for weeds next week, weather permitting, on May 23 and then again on June 6. Beaches on the lake will be posted with restrictions on irrigation, swimming and fishing. Algonquin Lake spraying scheduled Ann Landers BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following are the most popular videocassettes as they appear in next week’s issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1988, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. •’Callanetics" (MCA) 2. "Start Up With Jane Fonda" (Lorimar) 3. "Sur Trek IV: The Voyage Home" (Paramount) 4. ’Lady and the Tramp" (Disney) 5. "Jane Fonda's New Workout" (Lorimar) 6. "Jane Fonda's Low Impact Aerobic Workout” (Lorimar) 7. "Pink Floyd: The Wall" (MGM-UA) 8."The Untouchables" (Paramount) 9. "Sleeping Beauty" (Disney) 10.“The Witches of Easrivick" (Warner) 11. "Jane Fonda's Easy Going Workout" (Lorimar) 12. "Beverly Hills Cop" (Paramount) 13. "The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 14. "The Godfather" (Paramount) 15. "Dirty Dancing" (Vestron) 16. “Mary Poppins" (Disney) 17. "Top Gun" (Paramount) 18. "An American Tail" (MCA) 19. ’’Beverly Hills Cop II" (Paramount) 20. "Kathy Smith's Starting Workout" (Fox Hills) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS 1 'The Untouchables" (Paramount) 2. "Adventures in Babysitting” (Touchstone) 3. "Innerspace" (Warner) 4."Stakeout" (Touchstone) 5.“The Princess Bride" (Nelson) 6."Beverly Hills Cop II" (Paramount) 7. The Witches of Eastwick" (Warner) 8."Dirty Dancing" (Vestron) 9. "Less Than Zero" (CBS-Fox) 10. The Living Daylights" (CBS-Fox) 1 l.’The Pick-up Artist" (CBS-Fox) 12. ”The Lost Boys" (Warner) 13. "NoWay Out" (HBO) 14. ’Robocop" (Orion) 15. “Flowers in the Attic" (New World) Ib-The Big Easy" (HBO) 17. “The Hidden" (Media) 18. ”Platoon" (HBO) 19. "Th-j Rosary Murders" (Virgin Vision) 20."The Sicilian" (Gladden) Music Center 130 W. State St., Downtown Hastings FREE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE our Cotwenlenf Court Street Entrance | rMfl | Rare virus causes paralysis Dear Ann Landers: You are my only hope. Please help me. I am desperate. In September of 1986, my husband and I went bear hunting in Canada. I spotted a dead moose along the road. We stopped and cut the antlers off. I didn't touch them. The next day, I shot a bear. My husband showed me how to clean it. About two weeks after we returned home my husband complained that the balls of his feet were going numb. A week later he was paralyzed from the waist down. We have been to several hospitals and seen dozens of doctors. They all scratch their heads and say they don’t know what it is. They DO know it’s a virus and have stuck a label on the case, saying it is “transverse myelitis.’’ This means he has an infection of the spinal cord, but no one knows what caused it. I have been told that my husband will never walk again. We’re trying to find someone who has had this illness. Is it fatal? Did they walk again? It’s so hard for my husband to be a paraplegic and now know why, or what the outcome will be. I love him so much and 1 need to know the answers to these questions. We have been through a lot together and I refuse to give up. ----- Fort Pierce, Fla. Dear Friend: I spoke with Dr. Henry Betts, head of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, which I believe is the world’s finest. He said that be doubts there is a connection between the moose, the bear and your hus­ band's illness, but he cannot say for certain. Dr. Betts said that in order to get definite answers and to make sure that the diagnosis is correct, you husband should be seen by a board-certified neurologist in a medical center where there is a good infectious disease department. Dr. Betts also said that to make sure you husband reaches the maximum in physical functioning he should be seen by a physiatrist. (Please note that the word here is physiatrist and not psychiatrist). This specialist is trained in physical medicine rehabilitation, and will determine what sort of procedures might help your husband become more independent even through paraplegic. Good luck and please let me hear from you. I want to know how your husband is getting along, and you, too. dear. Life has dealt you both a low blow. (P.S. Ask your husband's doctor about a support group. This can be enormously helpful.) Pueblo crew members sought Dear Ann Landers: The crew of the USS Pueblo is holding its 20th reunion during the second weekend in July. There are 10 crewmen that we haven’t been able to locale. Since everyone reads your column we figured maybe you could help us out. We need to hear from Herman Baldridge, John Grant, Gerald Hagenson, Wendell Leach, Lawrence Mack, Ralph Reed, David Ritter, Steven Rosin, John Shinglcton and Ken Wadley. It is extremely important that all our brothers be found. Please any information to E. Slewart Russell, Redwoods Vet Center, 305 V St., Eureka, Calif. 95501. Thanks so much, Ann.----- Stu. Dear Stu: Requests to help locate missing members for reunions are overwhelming. 1 decided long ago that I couldn’t begin to han­ dle them, so I said no to all who wrote. Because the USS Pueblo was such a special ship and your commander, Pete Bucher, and his wife, Rose, are friends of mine, I am prin­ ting your letter. Good luck and please let me know how many of those missing members answered this call. Euthanasia wanted for father Dear Ann Landers: I am writing this letter as 1 anguish over what has happened to my 98-year-old father, who broke his hip two weeks ago. Marriage Licenses: wro be KIDDING! IM SORRY. BUT THE COMPUTER WSTHE fM. Sff ' IN THESE MORS! If some other bank rejects your real estate loan, it’s probably nothing personal. When you come to us for your home mortgage or home equity loan, we handle your application personally. We don’t let a cold, impersonal computer make our final decision. At our bank, your requests are handled by friends and neighbors who know the local real estate scene and are happy to advise you. (fitv Bunk Jose Gonzales, 22 of Holland and Michelle Tack, 19 of Delton. Terry Stenzel-Barton, 26 of Hastings and Michele St. John, 19 of Hastings. Jeffery Chapman, 19 of Delton and Kristine Morgan, 20 of Delton. Marc Johnson, 24 of Hastings and Angela Weller, 21 of Hastings. David Vickery. 22 of Plainwell and Diane Wall, 19 of Hickory Comers. William Rescorla, 66 of Caledonia and Marion Keller, 53 of Caledonia. Scott Vanden Bosch. 22 of Middleville and Samantha Nesbitt, 22 of Middleville. Lonnie Pennington, 42 of Lake Odessa and Mary Lou Grawburg. 38 of Lake Odessa. John McKinnon, 28 of Hastings and Jane Joynson, 27 of Hastings. Christopher Visser, 31 of Kalamazoo and Patricia Kennedy, 37 of Hastings. Martin Hull, 26 of Middleville and Denia M. Hayes, 25 of Freeport. Bellevue • Nashville Ann Landers sound-alike Dear Ann Landers: I've been meaning to write to you for a long time, but I have been putting it off because I’m not terrific at ex­ pressing myself. Today. I decided to get this letter in the mail no matter what. Wherever I go, hotels, restaurants, movies — by train, plane, bus or ship — someone always comes out of the woodwork and wants to know, “Where is Ann Landers?" I have no idea what my voice sounds like, hut an awful lot of people think I sound just like you. Yesterday, I visited a patient in a nursing home. All of a sudden an RN came rushing in­ to the room to see if Ann Landers was there. "I’d know that voice anywhere," she said. At first I was embarrassed but I felt better when she told me that she loved the way I talked and that I should enioy the “happy accident." Sign me -- L.R. in Albany, N.Y. Dear Albany: If you are having trouble, what do you think goes on with me? You only sound like Ann Landers. My Midwestern twang is very much a part of my roots. Although it has been suggested that I take speech lessons, I’ve decided to leave it alone. If you’ll permit me to quote myself, "If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it." Drugs are everywhere. They’re easy to get, easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs and drug use, Ann Landers’ newly revised booklet, "The Lowdown on Dope," will give you the answers. Send $3 plus a self-addressed, stamped No. 10 envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, Hl. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage mode the 30th day of December 1982, executed by FREDERICK E. HAYES, a single man. as mortgagor, to CYNTHEAL R. HAYES, as mortgagee, and recorded In the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on January 10, 1983. in Liber 252. on page 634, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and un­ paid at the date of this notice Nine Thousand Fortytwo and 27/100 (S9.042.27) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and tne power of sole in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice Is hereby given that on Tuesday. June 21, 1988, at 2:00 o'clock In the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due and unpaid upon sold mor­ tgage, together with interest thereon at nine (9%) percent per annum, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including the attorney fees as provided by law and in sold mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and described as follows, to-wit: Lots 1200 and 1201 in the City, formerly Village. of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, occorelng to the recorded plat thereof. The length of redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A. 3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 Is six months. Dated: May 6. 1988 Jeffrey L. Voungsma (P40393) Attorney for Cyntheal R. Hayes Siegel. Hudson, Gee & Fisher 607 N. Broodway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (6/9) BARRY COUNTY. WOMAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Hurt the Prairieville Township Board has adopted Ordinance No. 57 amending the Prairieville Township Zoning Or­ dinance in the following respects: SECTION L WEZ0HRI8 OF PROPERTY IN SECTION T. This Section rezones an approx­ imately 7.5 acre parcel of land situated in Section 7 of the Township located on the south side of Merlau Avenue approximately 854 feet east of Doster Road from the “A" Agricultural District zon­ ing classification to the “R-l" Single-Family, Low Density Residential District zoning classification. SECTION R. EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFUCTMQ PROVWONS. Ordinance No. 57 shall take effect Immediately upon publication. All Ordinances or ports of Ordinances In conflict with sold Ordinance ore hereby repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Ordinance No. 57 was adopted by the Prairieville Township Board at Its meeting held on Moy 11. 1968. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordinance has been posted in the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below — and that copies of this Ordinance —----------r— — ---------------- may ____ ; :Inspected __ ,__ :_J at the:*office *u» of the be purchased^ Prairieville Township Clerk during regular " ,M- ’ - business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. JANETTE EMIG, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Rood , Delton, Michigan 49046 (5/19) (616)623-2664 MCP Bookkeeping & Tax Service Complete bookkeeping service and income tax preparation. S071N. Shore or. Pleasant lake, Delton 623-2660 f PREMIUM CUSTOM dentures COMPLETE DtNTURf novelty curtains 20% °”- 1988 JCPenney Co. Inc. UPPER DENTURE *265 PARTIAL DENTURE *335 •All teeth and material* used meet the high standard* set by the American Dental Ass’n. •Our on premises lob provides Individual * efficient service. •Free denture consultation t examination. AU priscUlas, Other sizes and styles also available al sale prices. Percentages oft represent savings on regular prices Sale prices on regularly priced items effec­ tive through Monday. May 30lh, 1988 Sale excludes JCPenney Smart Value Items *445 IMMEDIATE DENTURE ’335 20%0" Safe and Sound Hastings • Middleville It took 10 days to get his frail body in good enough condition to undergo surgery. His physician said this was the only option if we wanted to keep him from spending the rest of his life bedridden. My father suffered excruciating pain before the operation. Even the strong medication didn't help. He continues to suffer and is given one test after another, as he lies there with tubes, needles and bottles attached to his body. Even before Dad broke his hip. he was becoming increasingly confused and senile, a condition that has accelerated these past weeks to the point where he doesn’t recognize his wife of 63 years. He keeps asking us why he is being tortured like this. We have no answers. My father has led a full life. It seems cruel and inhumane that he must go through all this agony when there is no chance that he can resume a normal life. The poor man is 98 years old, for Lord's sake. His body is worn out and his mind is gone. What are these needles and tubes and bottles all about anyway? We believe he should be allowed to die in peace and with dignity. What do you think, Ann Landers? -- N.S., Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Dear Friends in S. Carolina: I am in com­ plete agreement. Too bad you didn’t get a se­ cond opinion and even a third when your father broke his hip. I'm sure that no all physicians would have recommended surgery for a 98-year-old. It must be very difficult to stand by and see your father suffer, knowing that the prognosis is poor. Be aware that the family can refuse to allow "heroic measures" to prolong his life. The next of kin, however, must make thse wishes known to the physician in charge. No doctor can take it upon himself to do anything to hasten the death of a patient, even when there is no hope of recovery. To do so would be to violate the Hippocratic oath. My con­ dolences to you all. jCPenney DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 19, 1988 — Page 7 From Time to Time... by—Esther Walton Alonzo Cadwallader was 14 in Civil War Part II In the last issue, Alonzo Cadwallader had joined the Civil War at the age of 14. After enlistment in Jackson, the regiment went by train to Washington, D.C. Here they were sent to South Mountain to engage in the strug­ gle between the States. Cadwallader had witness his day of fighting. "When the men arose and looked around over the yet unburied dead and noted the absence among them a many a familiar face, their hearts were sad, and they thought of man's inhumanity to man. The roll call revealed the absence of more than a fifth of those engaged in battle. No time was lost by unnecessary delay, for the decisive battle had not yet been fought. The haversack contained the frugal meal. The ammunition wagons, always near the front in times of danger, brought forward a full supply and cartridge box and belt were filled for future use, and then the 17th, with its brigade, was soon in motion. The next three days and nights following the battle of South Mountain were spent in mar­ ching and counter-marching, for the troops were deployed by the guiding hand of the General like pieces on a chess-board. (The ar­ ticle. dated May 1, 1914, explains in full the battle leading up to and including Antietam fought on the 17th day of September, 1862. This part has been deleted for brevity) During the two engagements (South Moun­ tain and Antietam) the regiment had approx­ imately one-half of those engaged killed and wounded. Company K mustered only 20 men. The young Cadwallader watched the unit bury the dead and go on to the next engagement. About two weeks after the battle of An­ tietam, Cadwallader and a comrade of Com­ pany K. named Busha, met one afternoon off duty and engaged in conversation. They were both 14 years old. Among other things discussed was the ill-treatment they had received from commissioned officers of the company. Captain Thayer was the chief offender as they viewed them. He was wounded at South Mountain, but some wounds heal quickly, and they feared he would be more crochety that ever when he again joined his command. The young boys felt ill-treatment was not a part of their contract when they entered military ser­ vice. Whether the reasons the two soldiers had for leaving their command by the "Fren­ chman’s route” (desertion) were adequate, it was not discussed - suffice to say they thought so and acted on what they thought justifiable grounds. It required nerve to take such a step, as the death penalty could be imposed in time of war - that was soon passed over in the discussion. The disgrace attached to the act was the serious matter of long debate and nearly wrecked their plans, but as their object was not to evade military duty, they thought they could wipe that out by re-entering the service. It was their reasoning that since they were not «f Regular Maatb* HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD May 9, 1988 — 7:30 p.m. Pledge to Flog. All Board Member* protofit. Fif­ teen citizen*. Approved April 11. 1988 minute*. Received Treaturer* report. J. Bithop discustod updating Zoning Ordinance — dumping of trash along roodside*. Report on Flood Hazard meeting by J. Woods. Received all corretpondence ft committee reports. Approved payment of all bills. Opened bids for storage building and record* room — all bids rejected — Special Board meeting Tuesday. May 17. 1968 to work on better set of pions 8 specs. Approved order for 100 First Addition History Book* from Neil* printing. Zoning violations discussed to satisfaction. Approved culvert for Soggio Rood. Letter calling attention to violation of cemetery rule*. Ordered 19J17 township updates. Earth Friend* Garden Club allowed up to $25 for flowers for township hall. Ordinance Adoption S Enforcement Seminar — allowed one person to attend. Report from Crum < Forster Insurance Co. Authorized purchase of 18 letters for Cedar used to ill-treatment at home - why should they endure it there. Their reasoning satisfied their consciences and they acted accordingly. How to make a successful "getaway” was the problem they were then called upon to solve. The waler supply was outside the guard lines and soldiers with canteen passed without question, and when the shades of evening began to fall, tliey gathered a few and passed the guard in the direction of the spring where they filled their own and left the balance of the canteens. This "Wounded Boy" whose pic­ ture appears in Matthew Brady’s "Illustrated History of the Civil War," was about the same age as Cad­ wallader when he served. When they arrived in Hagerstown, about 10 or 11 o'clock at night, Busha expressed a desire and determination to board the train which was about to depart for the north. His comrade counseled otherwise, but he was determined to make a try that way and led on. They walked briskly and boldly up to the train which was then well-filled. An officer met the young military fugitives as they walked along beside the train looking for an opportunity to gei on and sang out "Boys, where do you belong?" the question struck Busha dumb, as it was sudden unexpected and unprepared for. Cadwallader saw the hesitation of his com­ rade and promptly replies “Oh! light down here!" pointing to some tents near by. The of­ ficer then again questioned “To the 14th?" "Yes,” was the reply as there was no other plausible one. They were not pasted. The rep­ ly satisfied the officer who ordered them to return to their quarters. The two walked, crestfallen, in the direc­ tion of the camp. When out of sight of the of­ ficer, they changed their course and made for the suburbs and the open country and to the neatest woods where they carefully picked their way along through the underbrush. When daylight came, they sought the most obscure place in the thicket where they secured needed rest and sleep. When night ap­ proached they were ready for action. Busha lost his nerve and confidence. He began to see that they were up against the real thing, when they reviewed their experience with the of­ ficer who surely would have caught them if he had exercised his wit. He resigned his leader­ ship and insisted that his comrade should engineer their "get-away.” Every precaution was taken by the Penn­ sylvania militia to pick up those who could not give a good account of themselves - every stranger was looked upon with suspicion and the roads and mountain passes were guarded night and day for 50 miles inland. Keen observation and careful study of the problem prepared the two youths for the hazardous undertaking. They resolved to become mountaineers when they reached the mountains, but a well guarded valley and a line of uncamped troops lay between. They nerved themselves to beard the lion in his den. It is an easy matter to penetrate a camp; a difficulty is in getting out again. The second night they worked their way along slowly and cautiously; not making more than a mile or two when daylight came. The white tents of the militia could be seen a half a mile or so beyond. They rested a greater part of the day and matured their plans. About three o'clock in the afternoon they struck the pike and bold­ ly walked toward the camp. They stopped at an orchard and filled their harversacks with apples, crossed the field and engaged the nearest guard in conversation and shared with him their purloined fruit. The guard was a lo­ quacious fellow and they cultivated his vanity and good will. It was not long before they knew as much about the camp, the number and location of each regiment, as he did. They went on towards camp and met the guard. By naming his regiment but a different company and saying they Lad forgot the pass the guard let them in. They were in no hurry but gradually worked their way to the other side of the camp where they planned for their exit. They wandered about as any soldier would off-duty, and when the time came, they leisurely appraised the guard and told him they had planned a little raid for forage that night and did not mind sharing with him the net result, he proved to be a squealer and warned them off. They made a show of depar­ ture, and the guard resumed his beat. Sudden­ ly they made a dash across his line. It was so unexpected they were lost in the timber before he realized what had happened. He did not fire or raise an outcry. They padded to the south of Chambcrsburgh and soon struck the moun­ tains and shaped their course in a general way toward Pittsburgh with nothing but the sun and stars for their compass. Their progress was necessarily slow as they worked their way over the different ranges. Often they had to retrace their steps or change their course, as the ascent or descent was too steep for them to venture. 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PRIME RIB - the protection of the brush and timber. After a short time, from their outlook, they saw those horsemen retrace their course and scrutinize cither side of the highway - they had missed their quarry and evidently had not seen them. The two took to the mountain and it was some time ere they ventured on the ^CENTER Saturday, May 21 • 9 a.m.-2 p.m. SUNDAY BUFFET 8 This photograph was taken in the 1920 s. John Gould is second from the left and Leonard Murphy is second from the right. Can anyone identify the two un­ known men on the left and right ends of this photo? V DIET ~ Hastings Band Boosters CAR WASH Creek Cemetery archway and Sexton to purchase paint for all cemetery building*. Meeting adjourned 9:32 p.m. Shirley R. Cose, Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker. Supervisor (5/IV, IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. 5 /------------------- coupon a On one occasion in making a steep descent to avoid a long detour, they lost their footing and went rolling and tumbling for 20 feet or more before they cou.d stay their progress toward the bottom of a deep canyon. They fortunately escaped with only a few sore spots. It was a wonder they did not get lost among those mountains. They lived principal­ ly on nuts - it was the time of the year when nature was the most bountiful in her food supply. There was a well constructed highway run­ ning from Chambersburg over the mountain in the general direction of Pittsburgh. After a time they ventured down on that throughfarc and traveled nights. One moonlit night, the clattering hooves of pursuing horsemen were heard just back of a bend in the winding road. It was sudden and unexpected - a narrow cleared field was on either side - beyond lay the woody side of the mountains. They were so closely beset they dare not attempt to cross the field in the moonlight. They jumped the fence and lay down in its shadow. The horsemen passed and they sprinted across the open field and gained the mountain side and IONIA, MICH Center Ttx weight-ton fmfmionali. HASTINGS 948-4033 Saturday 9 am.Noon or Call our other Dm Canter in Plainwell M5-AMJ1 CALL FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION Hastings Counselors are (sealed from left) Renee de­ Jager Sandy Carlson, (standing) Dorothy Stack, Jo McMillon and Frankie Reid Total pounds lost including Joanne 165% pound* Total inches lost 198 V» inches. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 19. 1988 Saxons stun state-rated Lakeview in baseball again, 3-2 Lakeview would be just as happy if Hastings never again appeared on the Spartan baseball schedule. With Kent Gee delivering a tie-breaking single in the third and Jack Hobert firing a seven-hitter. Hastings stunned the Twin Valley leaders for the second time this season, 3-2 on Tuesday night. The Saxons handed Lakeview a 5-2 loss back on April 26 on a three-hitter by Tom Vos. That loss broke a season-opening sixgame winning streak tor the Spartans, now 19-3 overall and 7-3 in the league. Hastings ups its record to 11-7 overall and 5-5 in the league with the win. only the Sax­ ons' second in their last six outings. Lakeview scored single runs in the second and third innings for a 2-0 lead. Hastings roared back with three runs of its own in the third to go on top 3-2 and then hung on from there. Mark Atkinson and Jamie Strohm had singles to lead off the third. After Paul Roy walked to load the bases, Scott Weller drove in Atkinson with a single. Jeff Pugh then hit into a fielder’s choice to score Strohm and tie the game. Gee then drove in the go-ahead run with a single. As in the Saxons’ 5-2 win on April 26, the team put several fine defensive plays to use. Lakeview’s best chance to climb back into the game came in the fourth with a leadoff triple. But on the next batter, third baseman Lee Nichols made a diving catch of a liner to hold the runner at third. Then on the next batter, Lakeview tried a squeeze play which failed when the runner at third was tagged out after a rundown. In the fifth with one out and runners on first and third, Nichols caught a liner and doubled the runner off first to squelch that threat. Hobert pitched an outstanding game for the Saxons, who didn’t suffer an error. The junior righthander allowed only seven hits and four Hastings pitcher Jack Hobert (15) accepts congratulations from his team­ mates after beating lakeview on a seven-hitter. walks while sinking out four. Hastings had nine hits in the game including ,w0 each by Weller and Gee. The Saxons travel to Hillsdale for a doubleheader tonight before hosting Albion in a twinbill on May 24. Saxon softballers top Plainwell 5-2 in pre-districts Kim Smith tossed a five-hitter and Hastings used a three-run first inning to overpower Plainwell 5-2 in a pre-district game Monday night. The Saxons then saw their modest threegame winning streak snapped on Tuesday in a tight 4-3 eight-inning loss to state-rated Lakeview. Against Plainwell, Hastings jumped out fast as Melissa Belson singled in a pair of runs and Amy Bowers added a run-producing single for a 3-0 lead. Hastings made it 4-0 in the fifth on an rbi single by Cathy Bradley, but Plainwell cut the lead to 4-2 in the bottom half of the inning. Hastings scored an insurance run in the sixth on a triple by Bowers and a sacrifice bunt by Lisa Kelly. Carr had two singles while Bowers had a single and triple to lead the Saxon offense. Against Lakeview, the Spartans pushec^fc run across in the top of the eighth to edge Saxons 4-3. |K Lakeview took a 2-0 lead into the thM when two doubles and two walks by Hastiifl|| tied the game. Bradley doubled while walks w Carr and Belson loaded the bases. Bowers then lined a double to score Bradley and Carr and tie the game. After Lakeview went ahead with a run in the fifth, Hastings came back to knot things in the seventh. Jeanette Roy singled, went to third on two sacrifices, and scored on an error. Smith was the losing pitcher despite a fine effort. She gave up only five hits and a walk while stranding eight Spartan baserunners. Hastings had six hits in the game including a single and double from both Bowers and Bradley. Saxon coach Jan Bowers said her team is gradually straigtening itself out after a rocky start. “We haven’t played a bad game in two weeks," she said. "We talked a lot about con­ sistency and we’re getting there. I think it says something abour us when we can stay close to the fourth-rated team in the state." Kim Smith of Hastings surrendered only five hits, but Lakeview topped the Saxons 4-3 on Tuesday. ( Sports ] Saxon girls blast Harper Creek in track Ted Kenlston (far left) took runnefup at third singles In the Twin Valley tennis meet while David Oom (middle) and Matt Gahan teamed to win a championship In doubles. Saxons third in Twin Valley tennis meet Sparked by one first and a runnerjp, the surprising Hastings tennis team tied for third at last weekend’s Twin Valley league meet at Harper Creek. Sturgis won the meet followed by Col­ dwater. Hastings and Hillsdale, which had tied for third in the dual meet portion of the schedule, tied for third in the league meet to both finish third overall. Saxon coach Carl Kutch said the finish was highly acceptable. “I am very pleased with the success of this team,” he said. "Everyone played quite con­ sistant throughout the season." Sparked by a stunning first round upset, the Saxons’ No. 2 doubles team of freshmen Matt Gahan and David Oom finished first. Gahan and Oom upended the previously unbeaten and No. 1 seeds from Coldwater 0-6,6-0,6-3 in their first match of the tourney and then topped Hillsdale 6-2, 6-3 in the semi-finals, and then Sturgis in the finals, 0-6, 6-4, 6-3. “They played incredible tennis this weekend," Kutch said of his frosh doubles duo, who will take a 10-2 record into regional action. Hastings also had a runnerup finisher in Ted Keniston at No. 3 singles. Keniston topped Albion’s Ian Clark in round one, 6-1,6-4 and then Brian Fee of Coldwater in round two. 6-4, 6-4. Keniston then lost to the No. 1 seed. John O'Dell from Sturgis. 6-1, 6-3. Four other Saxons took fourth places by Golfers edged out of 3rd place Kathy Turner of Hilsdale, Bridgettc Darier of Coldwater and the Saxons* Vitale. On Monday the Saxons finished fifth in their last Twin Valley jamboree at the Hillsdale Country Club. Kathy Topper shot a 44 for meet medalist honors while Nancy Vitale led Hasting with a 50. The Saxons' Janellc Hoekstra shot a 55, Jennifer Chase a 60 and Jackie Longstreet a 59 for Hastings' final 224 score. Hastings also Ion to Charlotte 219-238 in a dual meet last week. In that meet, Vitale shot a 55. Longstreet a 56, Chase a 62 and Kerry Begg a 65. Hastings will complete its season this Fri­ day with the regional meet at Saskatoon. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! May 19 May 19 May 20-21 ‘ 21 May **ay 24 ay 24 The Saxon girls finished third with 54 V4 points at the Alma Invitational on May 14. Chippewa Hills won the meet with 89 points, followed by Corunna with 63 markers. Hastings' top finish was the foursome of Heidi Herron. Peterson, Melinda Hare and Heath who won the 1600 meter run with a new school record of 4:11.7. The Saxons also had three runnerups with Hastings Mens Softball Standings Sturgis captures title The Hastings golf team was edged out for third place by a single stroke in Tuesday’s conference championship at the Hastings Country Club. Sturgis shot a 415 to win the r -raile Lakeview was second with a 454 ‘ >idwater fired a 473 to edge the Saxonr «y a single stroke. Erika Melchia of Sturgis was match medalist with a 92. Nancy Vitale had Hastings' best score, a 100. Following the match, the 10-person all­ conference team was selected on the 10 best scores for the season. Named to the first team were Melchia and Nikki Frost of Sturgis, winning a pair of matches including Matt DeCamp at No. 1 singles, Andy Mogg at No. 2 singles, Craig Cole at NO. 4 and Joe Meppelink and Jeff Baxter at third doubles. The team's first doubles duo of Tom DeVault and Brad Weller won one match for two points. BASEBALL at Hillsdale (DH) SOFTBALL at Hillsdale (DH) TENNIS Regionals TRACK Regionals BASEBALL Albion (DH) SOFTBALL Albion (DH) p.m. 3:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. .3:30 p.m. .3:30 p.m. Hastings Men’s Softball Standings Gold Bourdo’s Softball Club Diamond Club Hast. Merchants Athletes for Christ McDonald Maple Valley Merchants.. Silver Viatec Larry Poll Realty. Hast. Mutual Hast. Sanitary Fiberglass FlexFab EW Bliss Proline B&B Middleville Tool & Dy e Results Viatec 25. Bliss 8; Bourdo’s 12. Christian 6; Softball Club 18. McDonalds 8; Larry Poll 10. Proline 5; Mutual 9, Fiberglass 7; Fiberglass 8. B&B 6; Hastings Sanitary 10, Middleville 6; Hastings Merchants 8. MV Merchants 6; Diamond Club 10. MV Mer­ chants 0. Next weeks schedule May 25 6: 30 Bliss vs. Grand St. 7: 30 McDonalds vs. Hastings Merchants 8: 30 McDonalds vs. Bourdos May 26 6: 30 Viatec vs. Proline 3:30 7: 30 Sanitary vs. FlexFab 8: 30 Mutual vs. F&B May 27 6: 30 Fiberglass vs. Middleville Tool & Die 7: 30 Athetcs for Christ vs. Diamond Club 8: 30 MV Merchants vs. Softball Club Between Evy Vargaz and the relay events, Hastings swept to an easy 75-54 victory over Harper Creek in girls track Tuesday night. The Saxon boys, however, weren’t as for­ tunate, dropping a 77-60 decision to the Beavers. Vargaz captured firsts in the 100 meter dash (13.1) and the 200 meter dash (27.8) and was also a member of two winning relay teams to help the Saxons to their fourth win in 10 overall meets. Hastings is 2-5 in the league. Hastings swept to wins in three of the four relay events. The 3200 foursome of Anna Spindler, Timmi Watson, Sara Sweetland and Tracy Heath (11:25) won as did the 800 meter relay team of Laurie Kensington, Heath, Vargaz and Melinda Hare (1:51) and the 400 team of Carrie Schneider, Kensington, Hare and Vargaz (53.3). Katy Peterson also notched a first for Hastings in the 1600 (6:07.9) as did Heath in the 400 (109.2), Lin James in the 300 (50.8), Angie Hall in the 100 meter hurdles (17.1) and Lynn Barcroft in the 3200 (13:58.6). The Saxon boys had only five firsts against the Beavers including two each by Chad Mur­ phy in the shot (44-1) and discus (132-2V6) and Chris Tracy in the 110 meter high hurdles (16.2) and 300 meter high hurdles (43.5). The other first was nailed down by Jim Lenz in the pole vault (12-0). Hastings AAU team blasts Grand Rapids The Hastings 19-and-under AAU basketball learn blasted Grand Rapids 105-80 last Friday night in Hastings. Playing before a crowd of 250 people, the Hastings team jumped to a 24-14 first quarter lead and upped it to 53-26 by the half. Grand Rapids did manage to outscore Hastings 54-52 in the second half, but never threatened to climb back into the game. Mike Brown scored 25 points to lead Hastings while Bruce Schroeder of Marshall added 23. Mitch West of East Kentwood add­ ed 16, Matt Hofcamp of Ionia 11 and Jeff Warren of Litchfield 10. All nine Hastings players scored. David Wilson of Forest Hills Central led the Grand Rapids AAU team with 17 points. It was the second win for Hastings in as many decisions against Grand Rapids. Hastings grabbed a 112-110 win in the state AAU tournament three weeks ago. Correction: In last week’s Hastings Banner a track photo of Katy Peterson was identified wrong. The photo was of Tom Bell. Also, the baseball photo which identified Jeff Pugh as the first baseman was incorrect. The first baseman was from Harper Creek while the runner was Hastings' Jack Hobert. Mike Brown did set a new school record in the 400 meter run with a time of 51.5, but could only finish second. Hastings is now 6-4 overall and 3-4 in the Twin Valley. The Saxon girls finished third with 5416 points at the Alma Invitational on May 14. Chippewa Hills won the meet with 89 points, followed by Corunna with 63 markers. Hastings’ top finish was the foursome of Heidi Herron. Peterson, Melinda Hare and Heath who won the 1600 meter run with a new school record of 4:11.7. The Saxons also had three runnerups with James in the 300 (49.4), the 800 meter relay team of Kensington, Heath, Hare and Vargaz (1:48.4), and the 3200 meter relay team of Peterson, Heath. Watson and Herron (10:15.4). Two thirds were headed by Heath in the 400 meter run with a school record time of 61.0 and the 400 meter relay team of Schneider, Kensington, Hare and Vargaz 152.3). Vargaz in the 100 finished fourth (13.5) as did Hare in the 200 (27.3). James took a sixth in the high jump (6-7) to round out the Hastings finishers. Both the boys and girls track teams will par­ ticipate in the regionals Friday at Caledonia. Field events begin at 1:30 p.m. with pre-lim running events at 4 p.m. Words for the Y*s Michigan Bike Expedition During the week of June 20-24, campers, ages 12-14 at YMCA Camp Algonquin, will travel to northern Michigan by camp bus and bike back to Camp Algonquin enjoying the beautiful back-roads and small towns along the coast of Lake Michigan. Campers will en­ joy biking 30-50 miles per day then exploring the new campsites at a different camp or state park on the way to our triumphant ride back to camp. Campers will supply their own 10/12 speed bike, and will enjoy cooking their own meals and sleeping in tents. For more infor­ mation, call the YMCA at 945-4574. Canoeing the Pine or the Pen Marquette River YMCA Camp Algonquin will provide a se­ cond exciting trip for youth ages, 12-14, dur­ ing the week of July 18-22. After a day of refining the campers canoeing and camping skills at YMCA Camp, they’ll take off for the canoe trip of their lives down one of Michigan’s famous rivers. Campers will spend four days paddling and exploring the rugged terrain these rivers pass through, and at the days end, the food they'll prepare and the tent they’ve just pitched, couldn't look better. There are just a few more spaces left for this expedition. If you are interested, please call the YMCA, 945-4574. Day Camp Yes, there is still room in this years day camp program. The week of June 20-24 has a few openings, and the week of July 18-22 is almost filled. Day camp is designed to give campers, ages 6-7, a first camping experience during the day and be home at night. This year, campers will have an option to stay overnight on Thursday, where they’ll go on a hayride and have a visit from Indian Joe. Campers will also participate in regular camp activities such as swimming, camp crafts, hiking, BB and archery shooting, nature and trips to the island. Special events will also be held daily. Day campers are transported to and from camp by our camp bus from the Hastings Junior High. Each day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. The cost for iiie one week program is S65. Those interested in participating should call the YMCA office at 945-4574’ and a detailed brochure will be sent to them. Resident Camp Programs Camp Algonquin even has resident camp programs for youth ages, 8-11. Everything we do at Camp Algonquin is designed so each boy and girl experiences the most growth and has the best time possible. Each camper lives in a cabin with a senior counselor and 8-9 other campen of about the same age. Campers may come with a friend and be in the same cabin with them. Resident camp normally begins on Sunday at 2 p.m. and ends on Friday at 5 p.m. Families are invited to come to camp on Sun­ day for a visit to see the facility and share in some of the fun their campers will have in the days ahead. To help provide activities appropriate for the age and developmental level of each camper, sessions ac normally arranged by age: 8-9 year olds and 10-11 year olds (resi­ dent camp). Every morning during resident camp, campers choose three skill clinics in which they will participate in for the entire week. Here under our trained instructors, campers will be able to learn the skills of canoeing, athletics, fishing, computers, tennis, archcry, mountaineering, space exploration, and swimming (every camper is required to r»articipated in a Red Cross learn to swim clais). A popular part of each day is "cabin time" those special periods when each cabin group and their counselors plan their own activities. They may take a float trip down the lake to the store, ride a rubber raft, go fishing, make crafts, shoot BB or archery, hike, take a bike trip, play kickball or any of a hundred new adventures they may create on their own. After dinner, campers have time to relax, visit the camp store, make crafts, paddle a boat, catch a fish, shoot BB guns or archery or play putter golf. Of course the highlight of any camp day is the evening program. This is a time when the imagination takes over. Games or chase, high adventure, campfires, carnivals, skit nites, ovemites and cookouts on Indian Island, capture the flag, camper/counselor hunts, water carnivals, and the weekly Indian ceremony will give every boy and girl never-to-be-forgotten moments that will last a lifetime. For more information, and a detailed brochure, please call the YMCA. May of the resident camp weeks have just a few open­ ings. so call today ..945-4574. �Saturday Grand Opening set for Fish Hatchery Park of A host of dignitaries will be present at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings Saturday afternoon for the formal grand opening of the city’s newest park. Mayor Mary Lou. Gray, former Mayor William Cook and Director of Public Works Mike Klovanich will be present for the 1:30 p.m. ribbon cutting ceremonies. Children present at the park will be able to register for a 4 p.m. drawing for a bicycle. Begun several years ago on land formerly belonging to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, development of the park was made possible by local contributions and state and federal grants. Also at the park, located at Green Street and Cook Road, Hastings elementary schools will have an outdoor Art Fair, featuring 500 pieces of students’ creative works, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. That same day, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County will have a Children’s Art Show inside its head­ quarters, the Arts Hatchcry, at the park. The show will spotlight art by kindergarten through twelfth grade students and continue on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Arts Hatchery will be dedicated at a 4 p.m. ceremony Saturday. >ol 5. a* ly ist I, •ly nt 35 >n » Visitors to Fish Hatchery Park In Hastings will be able to enjoy the beauty of marigolds and dusty miller planted this week by members of the Thomap­ ple Garden Club as part of their community beautification project. The club hopes to win a National Council of Garden Clubs award for their efforts which have included planting a tree at Thornapple Manor. Next week the group will head for Charlton Park to enhance the grounds there. The work doesn’t stop after the plantings. Members said they plan to nurture the flowers all summer long. At work In the photo are (from left) Margaret Lord, Genevieve Hall, Alice Bailey, Ruth Seibert, Joyce Towne, Vema Sunlor, Wilma Story, Grace Shirkey and Phyllis Kaufman. The city of Hastings will hold a formal grand opening of Fish Hatchery Park at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Defendant pleads guilty to 2 break-ins Several fountains grace the park expanse which was once operated as a flsii hatchery by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Fish Hatchery Park offers places to relax as well as to enjoy sports, pic­ nicking and playground equipment. Four teachers recalled, eight staff members laid off Retirements and increased enrollment have resulted in the recall of four laid-off teachers in the Hastings school district, announced Supt. Carl Schoessel at the Monday evening Board of Education meeting at the Middle School. At the same meeting, eight members of the non-instructional staff were laid off due to program changes and cuts "resulting from the school system’s financial difficulties,'* said Schoessel. The district was forced to lay off a total of 24 teachers, one administrator and eight sup­ port personnel members following the March 28 defeat of a proposed 4.18 mill school tax increase. The 24 teachers and the administrator received pink slips in March. Teachers Mary Brown, Norma LaMotte, Connie Semerad and Patricia Smith were recalled, while support staff members Theodore Dalman, Steve Gibson, Paul McClurkin, Steve Woodmansee, Mary Martha Melendy, Penny Porter, Melva Olmstead and Spencer Goodyear were laid off. Brown will teach high school social studies, replacing William Czinder whose retirement was announced Monday evening. Another retirement announcement, that of Donna (Campbell) Hashley, resulted in the recall of Semerad, who will teach at the elementary level. A finalized enrollment at the high school showed a need for an additional English teacher, as well as a health aide teacher. Fill­ ing those two positions will be LaMotte and Smith, respectively. Dalman, supervisor of custodial services, and custodians Gibson, McClurkin, Wood­ mansee. will lose their jobs as of June 30. Library aides Melendy and Porter, high school security guard Olmstead; and Goodyear, In-School Suspension Program supervisor, will be laid off effective 3 p.m. June 8. or the last day of school if the district’s calendar should be lengthened. Dalman, who left the custodial union when he became a supervisor, is elibible to get back in the union and maintain his job in the custodial department. If he does take advan­ tage of his right to re-enter the union. Schoessel said he would thus bump a custodial employee with lower seniority, who asked to remain anonymous. Schoessel said the laid off staff members could be recalled if the budget permits. In other business: The board appointed election inspectors for the annual school election June 13, and ap­ proved the rates of pay for those inspectors. Elections will be held at Hastings Middle School and Pleasantview Elementary. Two retiring teachers were recognized at the meeting. Donna (Campbell) Hashley. who has recently married, and William Czinder will be leaving their teaching posts at Hastings after several years. Hashley, a graduate of Delton High School and Barry County Normal, taught for several years io county primary schools here, before awwii _ Hasitngs teaching staff in 1965. fourth grade at Southeastern many years, and was a third the last two, totalling 23 and dedicated attitude has been Donna’s trademark over the years,” said Board Trustee Diane Hoekstra, in Monday's recognition. "Donna always has come to work early and stayed late. She volunteers for jobs which others shy away from. And she speaks highly and kindly of her students, parents and colleagues." Czinder has taught for 30 years, 24 of which were spent at Hastings. He graduated from Coopersville High School and served fiur years in the United States Air Force before graduating from Nebraska State Teachers College in 1958. Since joining the Hastings teaching staff, he has taught U.S. history, government and economics courses. "Bill’s assignments for most of his tenure involved teaching the principles of the federagl government and the country’s economic system," one administrator said about Czinder in a prepared release. "Many of the community’s residents owe their at­ titudes and knowledge about citizenship to Bill." Six long-time staff members who retired from the district this year will be honored by having their names placed in a book in the ap­ propriate school library, following board approval. Those who have retired this year include Bobbie Brady. Betty Chase. Joyce Guenther. Bill Krako, Donna (Campbell) Hashley and William Czinder. A reception will be held June 6 for those retiring staff members. Pleasantview School’s Parent-Teacher Association donated S450 for the purchase of Weekly Readers for students in kindergarten through third grades and Junior Scholastics for fourth and fifth graders, next year. The board approved diplomas for 267 high school seniors and 50 adult education students expected to graduate in June. The board approved a report made by the mathematics curriculum committee as a "working summary" of mathematics instruc­ tion in Hastings’ schools. Finances pending, the district will purchase ’.he high school textbooks presented to the board at its April meeting. The board went into closed session to discuss a grievance filed by bus driver Lee Tracy, concerning an accumulation of written Board makes advisory committee appointments Several Hastings residents were appointed to various advisory committees within the Hastings Area Schools Monday evening by the Board of Education. The residents, both those inside and out of th* ’.ool system, were appointed to the art Education, Vocational Education, chapter I, Talented and Gifted. Family Life Education and Food Services committees. State or federal regulations require that the committees be developed to identify and decide how best to meet community needs. Appointed to the Adult Education advisory committee were Mary Brown. Chris Clawson. Gordon Cole, Mickey Furrow, Margaret Huey. Nancy Lepard, Patricia Lynn, William Mallekoote. Anna Mead. Hol­ ly Moore, Robert Nida, Sue Oom, Mary Sonsmith and Patscy Verus. Gordon Endsley, Larry Haywood. Darlene Pickard and Wes Robinson were appointed to the Vocational Education committee, which encompasses the agriculture, auto mechanics, construction trades, home econmomics. machine tool, nurse's aide and secretarial/clcrical programs. The Vocational Education advisory com­ mittee can coordinate individual program ad­ visory committees for those vocational pro­ grams. Depending on their interest and exper­ tise. other community residents arc selected to serve on these committees. Residents serving on the Chapter I (remedial reading) advisory committee must have children who participate in the program, which provides instructional assistance to students beyond that given in the regular classroom. Those assigned to the committee include: Marilyn Ayars. Douglas Ayars. Joann Bann­ ing. Marilyn Dole. Karla Jiles. Linda Miller. Debi Moore, Candy Simpson. Bonnie Turley. David Turley and Norma Witker. The Gifted and Talented committee consists of Patty Bellgraph. Sue Drummond, Vicki Eggers and Tara Kelly. If the program for talented and gifted students is discontinued as is planned due to financial difficulties of the school system, the committee will continue to meet to coordinate any programs which might be made possible through grants, contributions or volunteer work. Slate regulations require the district to have a Family Life Eduction committee to discuss sex education programs within the schools. Serving on that committee are Dr. James Atkinson, Dr. Oscar DeGoa, Pat Cassell, R.N.. David Garrett and Hazel Meek. Five people were appointed to the Food Services advisory committee to evalutate the state and federally subsidized food program here. Those appointed include parents Mary Javor, Lyn Richie and Les Standish, as well as staff members Marge Cappon and Robert Casey. disciplinary actions in his file. After reconvening, the board unanimously denied Tracy’s grievance. Robert VandcrVeen, director of educational services presented the board with a graduation requirement proposal which the board will vote on at its June meeting. That proposal would permit students who have met necessary requirements to waive their final semester of classes, providing they have a recommendation from the principal and ap­ proval of the Board of Eduction. Currently, all high school students must be enrolled in and attend a minimum of five classes and one study hall for all eight semesters. But students who have met the necessary requirements (by taking academic courses in lieu of study hall) would be eligible for the waiver. If the June 13 millage fails, the district is scheduled to operate on a five-hour day so students would not be able to take additional courses. Moy 11. 1988 All members present. Reports of committees presented. Resolution adopted to apply for Federal Surplus Property Program. Approved work to be done by County Rood Commission. Kinney was taken into custody April 12 along with three others after a neighbor called the sheriffs department to report seeing four people hanging around the Blarney Stone Bar. Bond was cancelled, and he was remanded to the Barry County Jail. Legal Notice County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE Filo Nc 88-19944-SE Estole of FLORENCE L. WISWELL. Social Security Numaor 374-46-6228. TO All INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing TAKE NOTICE: On June 17, 1988 al 9:30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Gary R. Holman, Acting Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held an thopOHflon of James R. Wiswell requesting that James R. Wiswell be ap­ pointed personal representative of the estate of Florence L. Wiswell, deceased, who lived at 1402 South Broodway Hastings, Michigan, ar.d 3600 East Fulton Street, Grand Rapids. Michigan, and who died Moy 5. 1988: and requesting also that the will ol the deceased doted October 16,1951 and codicil doted September 1, 1960, be admitted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased by determined. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the personal represen­ tative and to the court on or before July 28. 1988. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Dated: May 16. 1988 Richord J. Hudson (Pl5220) Siegel. Hudson. Gee 8 Fisher 607 North Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 616/945-3495 JAMES R. WISWELL Personal Representative BY: Richard J. Hudson P.O. Box C. Hastings. Ml 49058 (5/19) Algonquin School to be purchased by Hastings man Hastings resident Larry Baum has agreed to purchase the Algonquin School for $45,000 cash, and the sale is expected to be finalized this week. The agreement was made public at the regular Hastings Board of Education meeting Monday evening at the Middle School. Previously. Hastings residents Mr. and Mrs. James Musser had entered into a pur­ chase agreement with the Hastings school system to buy the 34-year-old building and tum it into an adult foster care home. But they withdrew their offer before the scheduled April closure. Baum is expected to sign the deal on or before May 21. He said he does not have any immediate plans for the four-classroom building, but that he is purchasing it for investment reasons. School Supt. Carl Schoessel said at a previous Board of Education meeting that the property had been appraised at $36,000 to S50.000. An offer of $27,000 had been made in 1985 by a church group which, at that time, had been occupying the building. Legal Notice Synopsis of the REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A defendant charged with a break-in and attempted break-in of two local businesses has agreed to cooperate with police in other matters in exchange for a reduction in charges filed against him. Scott H. Kinney, 18, was one of four people arrested April 12 by Barry County Sheriffs deputies for allegedly attempting to break into the Blarney Stone Bar in Rutland Township. Last week in circuit court, Kinney pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted breaking and entering arising from that offense. Kinney also pleaded guilty May 11 to a reduced charge of attempted breaking and entering in connection with a Feb. 29 break-in at CJ's Take Out in Baltimore Township. At least 47 videocassettes, 40 cartons of cigarettes and 277 instant lottery tickets were taken in that break-in, said Deputy Don Nevins of the sheriffs department. Kinney, of 79 Sundago Park, could receive up to five years in prison or one year in county jail on the two charges. In exchange for his guilty plea and cooperation in other matters, the prosecutor's office agreed to dismiss a more serious charge of breaking and entering in connection with the break-in at CJ's. That charge carried a 10-year maximum sentence. Sentencing was set for June 22 in both cases. In entering his guilty plea, Kinney told the court he and two other codefendants broke into CJ’s by breaking through plywood in a rear door that had been locked. Nevins said over $3,000 in items were removed from the store, including four cases of beer, five 12-backs of beer, and other items. Discussed unsanitary conditions on property al Clear lake. Approved payment of vouchers in amount of $4,439.26. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by Supervisor Stevens (5/19) Perhaps it’s been a while since you compared your prin­ ting costs and services. Well here’s your chance to make those dollars go farther. • Experienced Personnel • Full Service Graphics Department • Typesetting ...from concept to finished product, our facilities can help you through your job, large or small. J-AD GRAPHICS, INC., 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 • phone 616/945-9554 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 19. 1988 Monte takes on Bender for House seat, continued Two Lakewood students perish in car/train mishap, continued... Six train passengers suffered minor injuries when the brakes locked. They were treated by medical personnel on the train as it continued on to its destination, Pahl said. Pahl said the crossing is not a particularly dangerous one. “One of the older members of the com­ munity tells me the last accident involving a train occurred in the 1950s," said Pahl. "Its been a pretty busy rail line. Two years ago there were about 28 trains through here every day. There are about 15 to 20 a day now. It’s still a busy rail line." Pahl said there is some vision obstruction to the crossing caused by store fronts "that can effectively block the view.” "You have to get pretty much up on the tracks to see," Pahl said. He added train cars were sitting on two side line tracks that could also have obstructed Marty’s vision. Lakewood High School Principal Jerry Southgate said the mood at the school earlier this week was somber "especially among the kids that knew them." One staff member had not heard of the accident Monday morning, but told another staff member that when she walked in the door, she knew something had happened. "They’re in a state of shock,” said Pahl. "There were people crying in the hallways. And the principal, as he announced the funeral arrangements over the PA, they could hear his voice cracking. Something like this is always devastating." Southgate was familiar with Marty, a sophomore, and Jay, a junior not only because of his school acquaintance with them but because they attended the same church, Zion Lutheran, on Velte Road. “They were just average kids," he said. "They weren’t in music or athletics or anything like that. They had a lot of friends. Many of them were at the funeral home last night (Monday night). ’ "They were two totally different per­ sonalities," he added. "Marty was more of a quiet person and Jay was outgoing." Both boys were active in their youth group, he said. "They were typical, average teenagers," said Pahl. "They were not obnoxious trouble makers. Marty — the worst thing he would do is not wear his helmet when he rode his moped. Marty and Chad were quiet, easy go­ ing boys. They were not drinkers, they were not into drugs, they were decent kids." He pointed out that in a small town like Sun­ field, most everybody knows everybody else “The assistant fire chief (Ivan Suntken) was the first one on the scene of the accident. His daughter was dating Marty," said Pahl, a former assistant scoutmaster in the troop Mar­ ty and Jay were in as children. "He just sat down next to Marty and cried. Even I still have a hard time talking about it." Marty Michael and John Jay Duff, of 195 Kent St., Sunfield were the adopted sons of Bruce and Carol (Wieland) Duff. Marty was bom Sept. 18, 1971 and Jay was bom July II, 1971 in Lansing. They are survived by their parents; older brother Scott and younger brother, Donald, and younger sister. Cheree Lynn. Also surviving are grandparents, Mrs. Norma Duff and Helen and Harold Madison, all of Lansing; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Their funeral was held Wednesday, May 18 at Zion Lutheran Church. Funeral services for Chad Powers of 1109 East Hazel, in Lansing were reportedly held Tuesday. In a bizarre twist to the tragedy, the Banner has learned that a conductor on the train who had volunteered his time to help with the tulip tour died at 2 a.m. the following morning in a vehicle accident. Pahl said Royal Oak Police told him that Charles Kilpatrick, upon returning to Detroit, was driving home at about 45 mph when his car left the road and struck a tree. Police believe he fell asleep at the wheel. "There is no connection with what happen­ ed here," said Pahl. "It’s just a very strange coincidence." Pahl also noted that the same train had been involved in a similar fatal car/train mishap in Fairfield, Ohio on March 23. COURT NEWS, cont. Sentencing was Kt for June 22, and bond was continued in the matter. Robert A. Murray, 33, pleaded guilty May 9 to a lesser charge of receiving and concealing stolen property over $100. In a plea agreement, Murray also pleaded guilty to an habitual offender charge that he has two previous felony convictions. In exchange for the guilty plea, the prosecutor's office agreed to drop the more serious offense of larceny over $100 pending against Murray. An habitual fourth offender charge will also be dropped at time of sentencing, He was one of three people arrested earlier this year on charges of stealing a motor boat engine from a residence in Castleton Township. He could receive up to five years in prison on the receiving and concealing charge plus additional time for the habitual offender charge. Became Murray agreed to cooperate with law officials on other pending matters, sentencing was delayed until July 20. Paul Gorodenski, 57, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of drunken driving, second offense, on May 9 in circuit court In exchange for that guilty plea, the prosecutor's office has agreed to dismiss a charge of drunken driving, third offense, and a charge of driving with a suspended license at time of sentencing. The second offense charge carries a sentence of up to one year in jail and/or $1,000 in fines. The offender's license is also revoked. Gorodenski, of Irons, was scheduled to plead guilty to the offense in April, but the matter was adjourned after he told the court he did not believe he was driving with an illegal blood alcohol level. He was arrested in December by Nashville Police on M-79 near Charlton Park Road. And a 26-year-old Charlotte resident was sentenced to up to four years in state prison for stealing a cup of quarters from a Castleton Township home in December. Christopher S. Harmon, pleaded guilty in March to the four-year felony offense of larceny in a building. As part of the plea agreement, the more serious charge of larceny over $100 and an habitual offender charge was dropped by the prosecutor's office. He was sentenced May 2 to 32 to 48 months in state prison and given credit for 133 days already served. Ground broken for new Hastings Township Hall Ground was broken Tuesday for the new Hastings Township Hall on River Road between Starr School Road and M-37 by Hastings Township officials. Builder Russ Hammond of Hastings, left, was also on hand for the ceremony. His construction bid of $64,287 was accepted by the township board. Also taking part in the ground breaking were John Walker, Diana Phillips, Ping Beckwith, Walter Beck, Ed White, Supervisor Richard Thomas, Juanita Slocum, Virginia Sherry, Bob Casey and Harold Sherry. Work is expected to begin this week. (Banner photo) Local water conditioner salesman sentenced on larceny charge by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Hastings salesman who pleaded guilty to larceny charges stemming from his water conditioner business has been sentenced to serve 11 months in Barry County Jail. Described by his attorney as a poor manager of money, Bruce L. Wyatt, 45, was also ordered to receive financial counseling and to submit monthly reports of all his financial dealings to his probation officer for the next five years. Wyatt, of 521 N. Middleville Rd., was arrested last December on five charges of larceny by conversion over $100. Investigating officers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post said Wyatt used illegal business practices to sell water conditioners to area residents. Wyatt pleaded guilty in March to one count in exchange for the dismissal of the other charges. As part of the plea agreement with the prosecutor's office, he promised to make full restitution to all parties. Prior to sentencing May 11 in Barry County Circuit Court, Wyatt's attorney, David Dimmers, told the court his client's problems stemmed from his relationship with a local bank. Dimmers said Wyatt had no financial problems until March 1987 when the bank began giving Wyatt installment contracts to take to customers. “The lending institution got Mr. Wyatt into the banking business," Dimmers said. “They gave him installment contracts to take out into the field." In some cases customers would make a deal with Wyatt but call the bank later and cancel the contract. A bank official would then cancel the contract without discussing the matter with Wyatt, which led to Wyatt's financial problems, Dimmers said. "The person at the bank who was giving out the contracts was cancelling contracts for him," he said. "People would call the bank to cancel the contract and the bank would say, okay, the contract's cancelled." Dimmers portrayed his client as a good salesman who got into a financial hole and who shouldn't be handling financial transactions. "We all know people who don’t have the business sense to run a business on their own," Dimmers said. “Bruce Wyatt is absolutely not the kind of person who should be handling money." Dimmers said since his arrest Wyatt has been working as a salesman for another water conditioning company and was making full restitution for his earlier dealings. "Bruce Wyatt has followed through with his promise to the police and the prosecutor to take care of any complaints," Dimmers said. "Although the (probation department's presentence) report makes him look pretty bad, he's not the kind of person who went out and intentionally misled people." Dimmers asked that Wyatt receive work release so he could continue to make restitution. But Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dale A. Crowley asked the court to sentence Wyatt to the maximum five year sentence for Wyatt. Additionally, he asked the court to forbid Wyatt from working as a door-to-door salesman. Owner charged with arson in florist shop fire, continued Grand Rapids denied Wednesday that Barlow was suffering from financial problems. "My Kme is Norman wasn't having financial difficulties," Hyde said. "Barlow Gardens has been around Hastings a long, long time, and they're not running out of business." Even if Barlow were having business difficulties, Hyde said financial diffic’’’' plus a fire do not add up to arson in - cry instance. "We’re looking at well over a year before the fire marshal issued the charge," Hyde said. "We feel that's quite a long time. Hyde declined to discuss the details of the case but said his client would continue to maintain his innocence. “He stands by his not guilty plea," Hyde said. "If the charges are not dropped by the court (after the preliminary exam), he’ll continue with the case in court" Hyde said Barlow has a civil suit pending in Grand Rapids against his insurance company, Florists Mutual of Kansas City. The company, Hyde said, refused to pay Barlow the full amount of his settlement after the fire. "I think it's important to note that relatively soon after the fire, the insurance company refused to pay the proceeds on the basis that he started the fire," Hyde said. The insurance carrier did pay off $30,000 to the bank holding Barlow's mortgage, but refined to pay another $60,000 due to him, he advised his client not to make any public statements concerning the care. The fire began shortly after Barlow left his business Feb. 18 at 10:30 p.m. Minutes later, Hastings Police Patrolman Harold Hawkins spotted flames and alerted the Hastings Fire Department. Sixteen firefighters using two pumper trucks battled the blaze for two and a half hours before it was finally put out No injuries were reported arising from the fire. Days after the tragedy, Barlow speculated the blaze might have been caused by candles left buring in the building. Fire officials also said the highly flamable wood paneling used throughout the shop may have fueled the flames. But investigators were initially puzzled by the fact that the building burned so rapidly, and one witness said he heard an explosion inside the building at the time the fire was reported. Barlow moved his business to a new location at 109 W. Stale St. shortly after the fire. Hyde arid. The suit, which Barlow initiated last ■mumt, has been moved to U.S. District Com ia Grand Rapids. Ut. could not be reached Wednesd ay to the pending case, but Hyde said Barlow Gardens Florist was completely destroyed in the February 1987 blaze. "The area of door-to-door and telephone sales is an area in which people are very susceptible to unscrupulous salesmen," Crowley said. "At the very least, that's what Mr. Wyatt is." In his own behalf, Wyatt told the court he was sorry for his actions. "I'm sorry for the problems I've caused," he said. "I hope I'm able to keep working and get everything paid. I guess I'm sorry. I'm very sorry." But Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming said Wyatt's financial problems were his own fault. "If you wanted to give your money to the bank, that's your business," he said. "But I didn't hear your lawyer say they took your money. "You're no stranger to the criminal justice system," Deming said, refering to an earlier conviction for embezzlement "Now you ripped off some people," Deming said. "There will be no work release. This man is to be punished." Wyatt was given credit for two days previously served. In their initial investigation, state police said Wyatt used illegal tactics and high pressure sales techniques to sell conditioners. In some cases he allegedly promised to include accessories that were never delivered, and in other cases falsely told potential customers he had installed devices in their neighborhood. “Most of them are really hurting financial­ ly. and something must be done to help,” he said. "Property taxes are not the answer because property tax, in my opinion, you're not going to be successful in increasing it." In a related area, Monte said one of his primary goals if elected will be to work for equitable funding for school districts in Michigan. A teacher for 31 years in the Ionia school system, Monte said the inequalities between rich and poor school districts are growing greater. "The problem is to make education equitable," he said. "That’s got to be solved in the very near future. We’ve got to come up with a stable financing system for schools in the future. "I don’t think because of an accident of birth, a person should have a better education than another,” he said. "Currently, there is a wide disparity in school districts. ” Monte said he supported the plan recently proposed in the state House by Democratic leaders to increase the state sales tax from 4 percent to 6 percent in exchange for property tax reductions. "I thought the (state) House plan was most feasible,” he said. “It didn’t give business a bigger break than private people. It was equal. “I think raising the sales tax 2 percent is a good idea because we can nick everybody, but it’s a long way from a repressive tax.” he said. If elected, Monte said he would like to serve on the corrections committee in the House because of the major role the Ionia state prison plays in the area. Though he’s not a fanner, Monte said he would also like to serve on the agriculture committee because of the importance of fanning in Barry and Ionia counties. Long active in Democratic politics and a former chairman of the Ionia Democratic Par­ ty, Monte said his party is making a comeback in the western part of the the state, which has been dominated by the GOP in recent years. "The grass roots is where it’s at," he said. "I think people are unhappy, people are becoming skeptical, and they want to know what’s going on.” he said. “If people are willing to buy our program, people ma y be more willing to vote for us than they have in the past.” A former Ionia county commissioner himself, Monte said Democrats captured four of the commission’s scats in the last election and would be going for a majority in this fall’s campaign. “We’re gong to have a very strong ticket, and therefore I think the voters are going to see that they’re real, viable candidates," he said. With presidential candidate Michael Dukakis and U.S. Sen. Donald Riegle as like­ ly leaders on the fall Democratic ballot, Monte said a strong Democratic showing in November may help him defeat Bender for the 88th District seat. "I’d hate to win a fluke election. I don’t want to ride someone’s coattails and get turn­ ed out after one term,” he said. “On the other hand, I think people in this area are noted for ticket splitting." A graduate of Michigan State University with bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Monte retired from teaching in 1987 to accept an ap­ pointment as city clerk-treasurer for Ionia. That fall he was elected to fill the position for a two-year ’.erm. Strong families spend time together, sociologist says by Dr. James E. Van Horn for the Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Strong families have one thing in common - they spend time together. As the weather warms and the days grow longer, families can spend additional time on outdoor activities. It's time for picnics, cookouts, softball games and yard work. "We sit down each spring and fall and talk about what we, as a family, want to do special," one mother told me. A couple who lives down the street suddenly reappears after a long winter inside the house and takes walks. Another couple jogs. One family gets all the members on bicycles to take a ride every night. But there are barriers to spending time together that have to be overcome. One father, whose daughter is about 10 or 11 years old, told me that he frequently says to himself, "I've gotta spend more time with Jennifer. She's growing up so fast; there are times when I feel like I don't even know her. There's no excuse." But each time I see him, he says the same thing. This father has good intentions but never follows through. In contrast, one mother started working as an aide in a law office and puts in time with her two boys. But she often feels like she’s not really with them. "I sort of just spend time with them," she said. ''I never get very interested in what they're doing. My mind is always somewhere else. I do it because it's my duty.” This mother suffers from a common occupational hazard of manv parents. She is physically present but emotionally absent. Her mind is still at work while she's at home with her boys. The father who had good intex lions has the opposite problem. He often is emotionally present but physically absent. He dreams about how wonderful it would be to be with his daughter, but he never finds the time. He works long hours and brings work home on the weekend. Another barrier to building a stronger family is the accumulation of stress on the job and bringing large doses of it home. One 38-year-old single mother, who is a secretary, gets so tense at work that it takes her until 7 or 8 o'clock at night before she begins to feel relaxed. Barriers such as these occur because the people involved allow them to become roadblocks. Each of us has within our power the ability to say "no" and to regulate how our life is lived. Sometimes we lack the real commitment to our family that’s necessary to build stronger bonds. We talk a good line but when the chips are down, we cop out. We're not as committed as we would like everyone to think. What each of us must do is ask what is important. Is our family or job more important? Do I pit one against the other? What happens when I decide to do something with the family? Do I let something at work infringe on that time? This spring and summer, try planning some regular family activities - maybe a weekly picnic, mini-vacation or trip to the park. Keep in touch with what is happening in your community. Take advantage of the free or inexpensive programs, such as band concerts, parades or festivals. Dr. James E. Van Horn is an associate professor orfamily sociology at Penn State. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 19. 1988 — Page 11 Legal Notices Southeastern announces spelling bee winners Studcnis at Southeastern Elementary School in Hastings had to put on their thinking caps recently as they competed with each other for top placing in classroom spelling competition. Kindergarteners students, when told a word such as cute or cow. had to tell what letter the word started with. Older students had to spell entire words, which were harder to spell as the grade levels increased. The top five placers in each class were given special recognition. First grade spelling bee winners are (front row, from left) Patti Stockham, Jordan Brehm, Sindi Felzke, Steven Kauffman, Amber Reid, (second row) Tara Stockham, Lance Mcllvain. Jason Miller, Jack Rodriguez and Jon Selvig. Third grade spelling bee winners are (front row, from left) Tonya Kelley, Jim Henney, Eric Soya, Lisa McKay, Kahla Avery, (middle row) Heather Banning, David Frisby, Brandi Meek, Tara Hummed, Kevin Cooney, (back row) Jason Windes, David Shaneck, Ronni Sue Wilson, Amber Moore and Tara Edger. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by KENNETH P. YEAKEL, a single man of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor, io Michigan National Bank — Battle Creek, n/k/a Michigan National Bank, a national bonking association. Mortgagee, doted the 14th day ol January. 1987. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 17th day of August. 1983, in Liber 225 of Barry County Records, on page 192. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Twenty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Four and 21/100 ($29,284.21) Dollars; And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. Therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan In such case mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given thol on Friday, the 1 st day of July, 1988, al 10 o'clock. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East door en­ trance to the Court House in Hastings, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court lor the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, os aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at Twelve and 629/100 percent (12.629%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and ex­ Kies, including the attorney fees allowed by , and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest In the premises. Which said premises ore described os follows: All of that certain piece or parcel of land situate In the Township of Barry in the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and described os follows, to wit: Parcel 1: Parcel of land in the northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as beginning at a point on the North right of way line of the Old Kalamazoo Rood, said point being 1313.14 feet South of and 322.88 feet East of the North 1/4 post of the above Section 7. thence North 1 degree 10' West 103.44 feet, thence, north 88° 50" East 100 feet, thence South 1° 10’ East 103.44 feet to said north right of way line 100 feet to the place of beginning, Barry Township. Barry County, Michigan. Parcel II: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 ol Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at a point on the North right of way line of the Old Kalamazoo Rood, said point being 1316.7 feet South of and 147.92 feet East of the North 1/4 post of said Section 7, running thence North 1° 10* West 103.44 feet, thence Norfft 88° 50 Default having been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Jock Clork. a single man of Dowling, Barry County. Michigan, Mortgagor, (subsequently owned by Michael L. Tompkins, a single mon) to Michigan Notional Bank, o National Bonking Association. Mortgagee, dated July 5. 1977 and recorded July 20. 1977. in Liber 231. Page 822 Barry County Records, Michigan. Which said mortgage was subsequently modified by a Mortgage Agreement dated August 19, 1982 ond recorded August 26, 1982 In Liber 251, Page 699. Barry County Records and subsequently modified by a Mortgage Modification Agreement dated August 9. 1985 and recorded August 13, 1985 in Liber 425. Page 636, Borry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date hereof Six Thousand Fifty-Seven ond 16/100 ($6,057.16) Dollars including Interest at 12% per­ cent per annum. And no suit or proceedings having been In­ stituted to recover lhe debt secured by said mor­ tgage or any port thereof. Now. under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to Michigan Statute, notice is hereby given that June 16. 1988, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale at public auction, to the highest bidder at the Barry County Court House. Hostings. Michigan, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County Is held) of the mortgaged premises or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. os aforesaid, on said mortgage with interest, legal costs, charges and expenses. Including at­ torney fees allowed by law. and any charges and expenses, including attorney fees allowed by law, and any sums paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest In the premises. The length of the redemption period shall bo one (1) year from the dote of such sale. Said premises are situated in the Twp. of Assyria, Barry County. Michigan, ond described as follows: A parcel ol land in the Northeast % of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Nor­ thwest '/» of the Northeast % of said Section 7; thence West 385 feet; thence South 365 feet; thence East 38S feet; thence North 385 feet to the place of beginning. Doted: May 5, 1988 MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK Mortgagee LAW OFFICES OF PETER M. COOPER Attorneys for Mortgagee 30100 Telegraph Road - Suite 408 Birmingham. Michigan 48010 Tel. number (313) 645-2600 (6/2) East 175 feet, thence South 1° 10’ East 103.44 feel to sold North right of way line, thence South 88° 50’ West along said right of way 175 feet to the place of beginning. During the six months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Farmington Hills, Michigan, May 5, 1988 Gory J. Golopln 30445 Northwestern Hwy. <204 Farmington Hills, Ml 48018 Attorney for Mortgagee MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK Mortgagee (6/16) Second grade spelling bee winners are (front row, from left) Melissa Meaney, Lindsey Pittlekow, Greta Higgins, Genna Nichols, Jake Kidder, (middle row) Sean Kelly, Joshua Richie, Patrick Giles, David Rose (back row) Greg Marcusse, Jeremy Mallison, Nicky Souza, Melissa Camp and Doug Sarver. Missing from photo is Jim Birman. MORTGAGE SALE Fourth grade spelling bee winners are (front row, from left) Aaron Schantz, Teddy Griffith, Kerith Sherwood, Craig Bowen, Amanda Acheson, (middle row) Jamie Brookmeyer, Rachel Wilcox, Justin Brehm, Melinda Kelly. Seth Hutchins, (back row) Dan Hadley, Ty Boulter. Chad Greenfield, Jessica Smith and Amanda Levengood. Morning kindergarten spelling bee winners include (front row, from left) Michelle Griggs, Rachel Smith, Leah Bridgman, Jamie Makley, (back row) Lee Houghtaiin, Shane Reid, Jenny Hawblitz, Danyelle Eaton and Ben Blackbum. Missing from photo is Josh Angoli. Fifth grade spelling bee winners are (front row, from left) Chad Rabideau, Cam Giles, Holly Miller, Charity Cruttenden, (back row) Jennie Warren, Shelly Davis, Brice Arentz, Matt Kirkendall and Rachel Griffin. Missing from photo is Gabby Solmes. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been mode in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by DAVID W. VAN OORT, a single mon of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan* Mortgagor, to Michigan National Bank • Central, a national banking association n/k/a Michigan Notional Bank.Mortgagee. dated the 23rd day of March, 1987, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 4th day of May, 1987, in Liber 450 of Barry County Records, on page 472. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due; at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Thirty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety and 93/100 ($33,890.93) Dollars: And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. Therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that on Friday, the 1st day of July, 1988, at 10 o'clock a.m.. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the east door entrance to the Court House in Hastings, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, os aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at Ten and 055/100 percent (10.055%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect Its Interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All of that certain piece or parcel of land situate In the Village of Middleville in the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and described os follows, to-wit: Lots 5 and 6. Block 72. A.D. BABCOCK'S ADDI­ TION to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 25. During the six months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated ol Formingion Hills, Michigan, May 4, 1988 Gory Galopin 30445 Northwestern #204 Farmington Hills, Ml 48018 Attorney for Mortgagee MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK Mortgagee (6/16) State of Michigan rroono vown County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE “FAX the FACTS!” We offer: • the OlyFax 100 A portatie facsimile with speed dialing and reduction. Compact and lightweight. Automatic document feeder. Weighs only 12 bs. • the OlyFax 515 A mufti-feature, compact facsimile transceiver. Worldwide compatibility. Automatic document feeder 30-shoet capacity. Halftones plus(16 shades). Polling. • the OlyFax 725 Broadcasting. A high speed desktop facsimile transceive: with memory. Can store 40 pages of information and can. be upgraded. Mullipie-page documents can be sent and received. Can transmit to another OlyFax 725 In 10 seconds. The Olympia OlyFax Transceiver changes overnight delivery services into transmissions that take place in minutes at far less than half the cost. Transceiver 501 West State Street Hastings, Mi. 49058 Phone 616-948-9637 Fax 616-948-9636 File No 88-19943-SE Estate of DWIGHT M. HOFFMAN. Deceased. Social Security Number 373-32-3492. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in lhe estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On June 3. 1988 at 9:30 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Gary R. Holman Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Darrin J. Hoffman re­ questing that Annette L. Hoffman, of 248 East North Street, Hastings, Michigan. 49058, be ap­ pointed personal representative of the estate of Dwight M. Hoffman, deceased who lived at 2800 Tanner Lake Road, Hastings. Michigan ond who died Moy 7, 1988; ond requesting also that lhe heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of oil claims against the deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the personal represen­ tative ond to the court on or before August 4. 1988. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. DATED: May 16. 1988 Richard J. Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 North Broadway. Hastings. Ml 40058 DARRIN J. HOFFMAN Personal Representative BY: Richard J. Hudson 6977 So. Shore Drive. Delton. Ml 49046 (5/19) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counttea) MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been mode In the conditions of a mortgage made by James R. Lamp­ man and Rose M. Lampman, husband and wife to Commerce Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Cor­ poration Mortgagee, dated July 13, 1984, and recorded on July 18,1984 in Liber 260, on page 195, Barry County Records, Michigan and assigned by said Mortgagee to Richard Tatro, a single mon. 2608 92nd St.. S.W., Box 3. Byron Center, Ml 49315, c/o Servicing Agent. Assist, Inc., 35 W. Huron, Suite 201, Pontiac. Ml 48058 by an assignment dated July 17. 1984, and recorded on August 14, 1984 In Liber 260. on page 703, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty Three Thousand Seven Hundred Eleven and 37/100 Dpllqrs (S23,7J.1,37).Jnc|udlofl interest at 14.875 percent per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mor­ tgage and the statute In such cose mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by o sole of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Borry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml., at Eleven o'clock a.m.. on June 16, 1988. Said premises are situated in the township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described as: A parcel in the Southwest one quarter of Section 2. Town 1 North Ronge 9 West, described as: Com­ mencing 257.5 feet North of the Intersection of the West line of Cobb Road and the South line of said section 2, thence West 330 feet, thence North 132 feet, thence East 330 feet thence South 132 feet to point of beginning. P.P. No. 08-03-002-016-00. The redemption period shall be six month(s) from the date of such sole, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Doled: May 5, 1988 Richard Tatro, a single man, c/o Servicing Agent, Assist, Inc. Mortgagee Neal R. Sutherland. Trustee 35 W. Huron. Suite 201 Pontiac. Ml 48058 (6-2) Estate of SUSANNA KREIDER. Deceased. TAKE NOTICE: On June 2, 1988 at 9:00 a.m.. In the probate courtoom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probale, a hearing will be held on lhe Petition of Cathy Bachman and Harold Kreider, for commencement of pro­ ceedings. for probele of a purported Will of the deceased dated September 15, 1982. and for gran­ ting of administration to Cathy Bachman and Harold Kreider, and for a determination of heirs. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate must be presented to Cathy Bochman and/or Harold Kreider, of 677 W. Sisson Road. Freeport. Michigan 49325 ond 1714 Furnace Hills Pike. Lititz, PA 17543, respectively, and proof thereof, with copies of the claims filed with the Court on or before August 2nd. 1988. Notice Is further given that the estate will be thereupon assigned to persons appearing of record entitled thereto. The last known address if the deceased was 117 Coats Grove Rood, Hastingv, Michigan 49058. her Social Security number was 372-32-5528, and the date of declh of said deceas­ ed was March 18. 1988. Dated: May 11. 1988 David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 Phone (616) 945-9585 Cathy Bachman 677 W. Sisson Rood Freeport. Michigan 49325 Phone (616) 765-5352 (5/19) �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 19, 1988 Goddard pleads not guilty to slaying by Jeff Kaczmarczyk The wife of muidered Dowling resident Ricky Goddard pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the 1986 death of her husband. A written wavier of arraignment was admitted in Barry County Circuit Court entering pleas of not guilty on behalf of Sharon Goddard. A pretrial hearing was set for May 25 before Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming. Neither Goddard, 35, nor her attorney John The HASTINGS BANNER - Call 1616)948^051 -____ _____ _ a Miscellaneous Wanted Thank You PRESCHOOL PROGRAM has some openings in the summer sessions, 8:45-11:45 am Monday thru Friday for children ages 2’4-4 yean and 4-6 yean. Half-day and full-day care also available. Call Learn *N' Play Child Care Center for informa­ tion. 945-2533. A GENTLEMAN would like a lady past middle-age for a companion. One who would like a good home. Write to AD # 315, c/o The Reminder, PO Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058. Send name, address, phone number and photo please.______________ CARD OF THANKS The family of Howard Martin wish to express our deep appreciraon to our friends, relatives, members of the church, and neighbors for their many acts of kindness, while Howard was a shut-in. We thank Dr. Wm. Allen for his constant support to us and Dr. Daryl Varda for his services and understanding words, to Wren Funcril Home for a lovely service, First United Methodist Church Women for the food served and Rev. David Nelson for his many visits with Howard giving us strength when it was desperately needed. we especially want to thank our friecds for their long distance culls during lhe winter and the errands run, for plowing our driveway and for the lawn care this spring. May God's Blessings be with you always because you cared for us. Mrs. Helen Martin Mr. & Mrs. Dan Clements & Family Mr. & Mrs. Greg Martin & Family Mr. & Mrs. Arland Martin & ___________________ Family I or Sale \ulotnotive 1984 CHEVETTE, 4 door, 51,000 miles, $2000. Call after 4pm 948-2529._____________ *69MUSTANG, Mach 1,351W, automatic, good condition, 891-1133._________________ GARY'S BODY AUTO specializing in rust repair, 2375 S. Bedford Rd„ 945-4556. / or Sale FOR SALE: Spinet-Console Piano Bargain. Wanted: Responsible party to take over low monthly payments on spinet piano. See locally. Call 800-327-3345 ext.102. NEAR PERFECT blue while V. carrot diamond ring, appraised $3800 make offer. Call 945-4853 after 6pm ! of Reni BALTIMORE TERRACE PARK lol, lor rent. Cill OLD ORIENTAL RUGS: Wanted any size or condition. Call loll free 1-800443-7740. 1000 SUNBEDS TONING TABLES Sunal - WOLFF Tanning Beds, SlendcrQuest Passive Exercisers. Call for FREE Color Catalogue. Save to 50%. 1-800-228-6292. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuik-ing. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 SEWING MACHINE SERVICE: all makes and models, all work guaranteed, free estimates. Call Lyle Thomas at Advantage Business Machines 948-2073. 15 years experience. Pick up and delivery possible.______________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 Real Estate 945-3734. Classified ADVERTISING Call 9484051 The HASTINGS BANNER 75 ACRES wooded hills with private lake overlooking Gun A. Fawn Lake, divide if necessary, by owner. 672-7352. Garage Sale SIX FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Lots of clothes, house­ hold, Stihl chain saws & Lawn­ boy mowers. 5182 S. Bedford Rd. Hasting*. I SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES CARD OF THANKS The family of Amy Bower extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to our many friends who remembered us al the time of her death, with flowers, memorial contributions, cards, food and prayers. Thank you to Rev. Steven Reid for his beautiful tribute to Grandma. Our thanks to Wren Funeral Home and to the Women of the Hope United Methodist Church for the winderful lunch after the funeral. Many thanks to the nurses and nurses aides at Thomapple Manor who kindly cared for Mother lhe last month. Our Sincere Thanks Carl & Wanda Colston & Family Don & Dorothy Reid _________________ & Family Hofman, were present in court Wednesday. Her co-defendant, Richard S. Eckstein, 31, was arraigned May 11 in circuit court on charges that he conspired with Goddard and convicted murderer Norman Harry Woodmansee to murder Ricky Goddard in January 1986. A pretrial hearing for Eckstein will be held June 7 for the court to consider several motions that will be presented by his defense attorney, David Dodge of Grand Rapids. Goddard's arraignment wavier was scheduled for last week, but it was refused by lhe court because Hofman had not signed the document. Both Goddard and Eckstein remain lodged in the Barry County Jail. The pair were arrested in early April on charges of plotting to kill Ricky Goddard to collect insurance money on his life. Sharon Goddard found her husband dead shortly after 7 a.m. in the dining room of their Dowling home when she returned home from work. He had been shot in the head with a shotgun. Woodmansee was sentenced to life in prison in July 1986 for the murder of Goddard, but co-defendants Sharon Goddard and Eckstein were released for lack of evidence. The discovery of the murder weapon and new testimony from earlier witnesses led to their re-arrest in April. Following a preliminary exam in 56th District Court that ended April 27, the two were bound over to circuit court to stand trial on the two charges. The first-degree murder charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison. A fourth co-defendant, George Zugel, will be sentenced Aug. 3 for his role in lhe Goddard slaying. Zugel, 36, had been scheduled to be sentenced May 18 on charges of aiding and abetting second degree murder and of conspiracy to commit perjury al the Woodmansee trial. But sentencing was delayed until after Zugel appears as a prosecution witness al lhe upcoming trials for Eckstein and Goddard. Zugel also remains lodged at the Barry County Jail. Hastings realtor says value of farmland is on an upswing again by Kathleen Scott A lot of closings on farm property through Larry Poll Realty have been at kitchen tables over cups of coffee. And this low-key, laid-back style of business is indicative of the Hastings-based operation which sells residential, lake and commercial property, too. Seventy-five percent of the property sold through Larry Poll Realty is farmland. Last year, Poll and his associates sold about 60 farms, totaling about 6,000 acres and averaging about $88,000 each. "We really like to work on rural property," says Poll, who began the business in 1976, after working for several years in Grand Rapids. "It's amazing how many people we deal with who have never been in our office." Poll grew up north of Freeport where his father was a livestock dealer and operated a slaughterhouse and packing plant He has never really been too far out of touch with farming. He now lives on a 153-acre farm on Thomapple Lake. He siys he sort of "gravitated" toward lhe farm real estate business. ,rWe found out that lhe majority of realtors weren't interested in showing real property," he relates. "We found out that there was a market in farmland real estate." While many of the farms he sells are in Barry County, the geographic area his company covers includes several counties. Last year the foundries stretched from Edmore in Montcalm County to southern Barry County, and from Wayland in Allegan County to Grand Ledge in Eaton County. The largest farm ever sold through the realty was a 2,240-acre crop farm near lhe Muskegon/Newaygo county border. That farm, along with a farm in Cassopolis have been about the furthest sales from the office, Poll says. "We'll lake farm property if we feel it's worth while, no matter where it is in southern Michigan," he says. Poli says the value of farmland is on an In Menioriatn IN MEMORI.LM SALES and SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES Lyle L. Thomas Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Churcr. St., Hastings, Mj 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models In loving rcmemberance of Wilber R. Purdum, May 19, 1987. Gone but not forgotten, A precious one from us has gone. A voice we Loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our hearts Which never can be filled. God in His wisdom has recalled, The boom his love had given, and though the body slumbers here. The soul is safe in Heaven. LOOKOUT! “Eastown” “Troy” “Danger” & all you single hunks... Wife & Family INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your,.. Individual Health • Form Group Health • Business Retirement • Mobile Home Personal Belongings Life Rental Property Motorcycle Auto Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE. ..ot 945-3412 Help Wanted MYRA “HIRING! Government jobs, your area. $15,000-568,000. Call (602) 838-8885. ExL 3460. is 21 on May 20th JANITORIAL SERIVCES HAPPY BIRTHDAY! taking applications for cleaning offices in Hastings evenings. Call 852-1980._____________ LIKE TO SINCE 1940 MILLER REAL ESTATE Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. DCA1TnD & Mike Humphreys u“ Associate Brokers Hastings (616) 945-5182 CAR & TRUCK REPAIR ndrusi-&s 1498 8. Hanover St.. Hastings, Mich. 49058 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Maars: Mondoy 8 to 8 Tuesday Fndoy 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA Qu i li-Ft] Gm aii y SERVICE PARTS |^|| CtltlAl NOTOCS PUTS MVISIOR Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! for Middleville Senior Citizen's Nutrision site. At least 3 days per week. Starting salary $4.45. Apply at Barry County Commis­ sion On Aging, 120 N. Michi­ gan, Hastings. Equal Opportuni­ ty Employer. SPRAY PAINTER- experienced in mask spray paint­ ing of plastic automotive parts. Wages start at $6.30 per hour plus bonus. Complete wage & benefit package. Apply between 8am & 11:30am or 1pm &. 4:30pm al Lacks Industries 3500 Raleigh, Kentwood, MI. (off 36th Sl. between Kraft & Patterson)________________ PACKERS-expericnced in inspecting & packing plastic automotive parts. Wages start al $5.70 per hour plus bonus. Complete wage & benefit pack­ age. Apply between 8am & 11:30am or 1pm & 4:30pm at Lacks Industries, 3500 Raleigh, Kentwood, Ml. (off 36th St. between Kraft & Patterson.) TRUCK DRIVER 48 states, excellent annual earnings, with people oriented company, requires 3 ycus driving experi­ ence, E.O.E. M/F contact Fineline Frcighlways 435 E. Mill St., Hastings, Ml. 945-2771. we saw it stabilize. We anticipate appreciating maybe 5 to 10 percent this year." Crop and dairy farms are lhe hottest selling farms now, he says, and its mostly other farmers who are buying up the land. Farms can be sold through Larry Poll Realty as sort of a package deal - Poll or his two associates sell the land, and Leon Casey and Calvin "Tink" Brown of Lake Odessa Livestock take care of the animal disbursement If crops have been planted on a farm that is for sale, the cost of seed, irrigation, fertilizing and other essential factors are taken into consideration when determining the value of the property, he says. Government programs have changed the market in recent years, Poll says. "One of the things that has helped stabilize agricultural land is the Conservation Reserve Program," says Poll, a broker for 12 years who now has the title of Centennial Broker. "CRP has increased interest in land because it has increased the amount of land available for production, even though the land taken out was highly credible, marginal land. And increased rental costs have helped stabilize land values." "Most of the dairy farms for sale were in the dairy buyout and cannot be used for dairy farms," he says. The dairy buy-out is a government program in which farmers were paid to take cows out of production under the condition that no cows or heifers would be on their property for five years. The contract continues even if the farm is sold to a different owner, explains Poll. "CRP works on the same principle as the dairy buyout," he explains. "Instead of taking cows out of production, it took land out of production." ' Both of these government programs, as well as another program, PA-116, go along with the farms. Regardless of ownership, the guidelines must be met the duration of the contract PA-116 is a form of property tax relief which usually lasts for 10 years. He knows of local farms which are under 100-year programs. If a farm is in PA-116, Poll says it cannot be easily divided or built on in terms of a new home. Additional farm buildings may be built however. Poll says he and his associates work a lot with farm lending institutions like Production Credit Association, Federal Land Bank and Farmer's Home Administration, all of which belong to Farm Credit Services. He says he and his sales people have to keep up on changes and regulations in the farm credit industry. A continuing encroachment of commercial property southward from Grand Rapids is increasing the value of farmland in southern Kent and northern Barry counties, Poll says. The turnover of that property from farm land to commercial and industrial property is having somewhat of a ripple effect throughout lhe rest of Barry County, he adds. "In between here and Grand Rapids, there's a lot of commercial property and it's driving farmers out of northern Barry County and southern Kent County and it's creating more activities to the east and south of Hastings. "There's a dramatic difference in values of property from here to Middleville and Grand Rapids than there is here to the south of the county," he explains. The farmers north of Middleville and Caledonia are getting "good offers on farmland as commercial property. It's putting a lot of pressure on them to relocate," Poll says. Poll and his salespeople also tell a lot of non-fann land, including homes in town, places in the country and homes and cottages on area lakes, as well as commercial property. These other sales amount to about 25 percent of the realty business. • Besides obvious factors such as size, coat and amount. Poll says farms are also different from homes because of their variety. "Every farm is different," he says. "There’s a lot more variety in farms than there is in homes or residential property." Farms sell at a consistent rate throughout the year and do not necessarly sell well only in certain months, he explains. "When we first got into selling real estate farms, the majority were sold between the first of December and March or the first of April, but not as much now," he relates. Td say it’s been pretty consistent I don’t think there's what you'd call a slow time." If a piece of property does not sell, an offshoot business of Larry Poll Realty steps in. Clearview Properties generates a quarter of the total business for Poll. "If unable to sell, Clearview will purchase (a piece of property) so other people can, in turn, buy the property they're interested in and we'll resell it," he explains. "We also purchase land contracts and sell property on land contracts, but we do not sell land contracts." Clearview Properties, which began in 1983, now owns 1,500 acres of different farms acquired through various transactions, he says. Larry Poll Realty is a member of Realtors Land Institute, a national organization Shopping for a Mortgage? Love ... Suze WORK CONSTRUCTION? We have several openings in new uniL Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, and elec­ tricians, no experience necessay. We pay you while you learn. Call (616)-731-5520 or if long distance 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard. PART TIME SUPERVIOSR upswing now. "My feeling is that there's been an increased interest in farmland since the stock market declined (in October)," he says. "Last year, after six years of decline in farm value, ■k ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Barry County REPUBLICANS ...who have not filed petitions for office or need assistance with county or township filing: Call Barry County Republican officers for help and advice ... • Chairman Terry Geiger Phone 367-4459 • Vice Chairman Vicki Jerkatic Phone 795-7389 ♦ ♦ • Secretary Shirley Miller Phone 795-7046 • Treasurer Norval Thaler Phone 765-3281 or 948-4810 We are ready to help you if you need assistance with election procedure or campaign. Active petition must be filed by May 31, 1988. 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' 'i। .U'Rgrr1 NEWS ...wrap on parade Memorial Day activities set Residents honored at annual dinner Story on page 10 Story on page 9 Story on page 1 and 12 Man cited after two-truck accident Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 _ A Wyoming driver wis cited for failing to stop within an assured distance Monday following a two-vehicle accident on M-37 south of Hastings. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Robert Abendroth said Julia May Rowse, 27, was driving on M-37 near Campground Road at 5:05 p.m. when she stopped because several other can had stopped in front of her. William M. Rugenstein, 28, who was driving behind her, struck Rowse's 1986 Chevy truck with bis 1985 GMC truck. Rugenstein, of 281 56th St SW, told Hastings VOLUME 133. NO. 22 / Banner ______________________________ THURSDAY, MAY 26. 1988 " PRICE 25’ Abendroth be uw the stopped vehicles ahead of him and tried to stop but was unable to. Neither Rugenstein nor Rowse, of 708 Register of deeds candidate vows to eliminate office E. Walnut Sl, Hastings, were injured in the accident Cash stolen from Cinder Pharmacy A imaU unounl of cuh wu stolen froa aider Pbirmicy In Hastings Monday after a, uakoowa number of burglar, brake into the building during the night Burglar, threw a cinder block through th, tower half of a glan door to enter the build lag. nid Harting, FoUce. Harting, Police Patrolman Dana Seidl* dteomd th* break-in at 4:12 •■■.MoMry whet te war checking the Ana at MV baUoerae, onlhe nod: aide of Wot Sue Smet. SUfc nd Cttar Fee lanch aearchol the building bat found no one on the prentlaea. PoMee believe the burglar, exited through another door, which pcliriK»wwp»1> Aa aadiadoaed amount of cuh war reponad Mining from a drawer in the sore, PoUce have no uupecta. and the bmgley reaeba enh i liirmlgaliai, Horse destroyed afterMttotnMwp Harry Burke (right) is congratulated by emcee Bob Bender after being named the 1988 recipient of the Book of Golden Deeds award -- A chcimct buy house wss dettroyed last weak after hwMdMed Mote rood Exchange Club holds Michigan Week dinner sad was Strack by two cars is Assyria Toerateiff Bany Couaqr Sheriffs Deputy Dm Cla—r w Ml ■sMiir r <rf ths drirara ww Mjrasd te teMctets May 1?mM46 oorih of Assyria. Stems M. Aafas, 31. wss driving aorth M M-66 sear Cox Road st 10 pjb. when she saw two horses standing in her lane. Glasgow said. Angus, of 10820 M-66, Nashville, was unable to brake in time and struck one of the animals, which fell in the northbound lane. Seconds later, Warren K. Travoli, 61, Who was following immediately behind, approached and strode the animal, which was lying m the roadway. Travoli, of 509 Reed Sl, Nashville, told Glasgow he felt the impset before he saw the animal The impact with the second vehicle carried the horse 146 feet to rest at the east end of the roadway. The owner. Gerald Omua, of 22533 15 Mile Road, Bellevue, asked Glasgow to destroy the injured animal. No citations were issued, Glasgow said. Warrant sought for shooting suspect Bany County Sheriffs deputies art seeking a warrant from the county prosecutor’s office charging a Bany Township man with aggravated assault The charges stem from an incident Saturday in which four shots were allegedly fifed at a Barry Township man who was looking for his son. Deputies Al Stein and Jay Olejniczak said Kurt Meyers, of 788 Hickory Rd., wu looking for his son when he went to a home in the 1900 block of Sheffield Road. Meyers told deputies he parked in the road because he was afraid of the resident's dogs. As he Stepped out of the car, Meyers said he heard four shots in his direction. He dropped to the ground, picked up some rocks, threw them in the direction of the shots and left, deputies said. Deputies later found two scrapes of missing paint on the roof of his 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass that may have been caused by the shots. The suspect is described as a 27-year-old male. The incident remains under by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Declaring that he wants to be the last register of deeds in Barry County, Robert Dwyer, of Nashville, has announced his candidacy for the elected position in the November election. But the present register, Sandy Schondelmayer, said Dwyer's plans to merge the 160-year old elected position with the county clerk's office would not be in the best interest of county residents. Dwyer, 52, announced his intention Monday to file petitions next week for a place on the Aug. 2 primary ballot. One of six elected county offices prescribed by statute, the register of deeds' office handles legal documents affecting real property, deeds and mortgages in addition to other duties. If elected to the four-year position, Dwyer said he will spend one term in office preparing for its elimination. "About one-third of the counties in Michigan have already combined the office of register of deeds with that of county c’,. Dwyer said. "To continue the election o? a county-wide executive to supervise two staff members is a farce in the best of times. "When one considers that the county clerk has five employees and the register of deeds, two, the absurdity of electing two executives Serve your community, your Hastings Mfg. fellow man, says speaker still talking by Kathleen Scott Willard Pierce says that although Hastings has its good guys and bad guys, and its share of problems, it is a successful community. The town is separated from crime-ridden, larger cities "by not a lot of miles, but by want of integrity, morality, compassion, love of God and the willingness of each of us to work for the benefit of fellow man and for what we believe is right," Pierce said as he addressed guests at the Michigan Week dinner, sponsored by the Hastings Exchange Club at the Moose Lodge Tuesday evening. Pierce, chairman of the board of Flexfab, Inc., was the keynote speaker at the third annual Michigan Week dinner in which Harry Burke received the Book of Golden Deeds award and Hastings High School seniors Janelle Hoekstra and Rob Longstreet Continued on page 12 City to seek cleanup at closed gas station Parks ordinance passed by Hastings City Council by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Drawing two months of minor controversy to a close, the Hastings City Council unanimously approved an amended city ordinance to regulate trade in city-owned parks. Under terms of Ordinance 211, trade and commerce is prohibited from all city parks. But non-profit groups are allowed to hold displays and fund-raising events - with council approval - at all city parks except for Tyden Park. Not a word for or against the proposal was spoken at Monday’s meeting prior to the 7-0 vote to approve the ordinance. Third Ward Councilmen Gordon Fuhr was absent from the meeting. A public hearing was scheduled for Monday's city council meeting to discuss the proposed ordinance, but none of the 10 members of the audience offered a comment on the issue. Additionally, no council member spoke on the issue at Monday's meeting. The issue began in March when several area vendors asked council permission to sell concessions at newly opened Fish Hatchery Park. The council's parks committee recommended the idea be turned down, but other council members referred it back to committee, and the compromise was eventually reached to prohibit commercial vending but allow charitable fund-raising. In other business, annoyed council members sounded off Monday concerning the long delay in cleaning up the abandonded gas station at the corner of Broadway Avenue and State Street in Hastings. Council members rcfered to a recent article in a Grand Rapids newspaper that said a closed Amoco gas station in East Grand Rapids had just been cleaned up and sold after being closed for only 20 months. Formerly Steve's Standard, at 301 W. State St., the Amoco station in Hastings, however, has been closed and left untouched for close to three years, councilmembers said. "It upsets me that they get their’s clean, and we didn't get ours done, and I want to know why," said Mayor Pro Tem David Jasperse. Since the station was closed, the areas occupied by the gas tanks have become polluted, and Amoco is dragging its heels about cleaning up the sight, council members said. "Amoco admits its polluted, and they won't sell it until it gets cleaned up, and they're taking their time doing it," Mayor Mary Lou Gray told council. Gty Attorney James Fisher told council that the city probably had the right to sue the company, but the law suit would likely be expensive. Fisher recommended council attempt to pursue the matter through the Department of Natural Resources and locally elected representatives in Lansing. The council's finance committee was assigned by Mayor Gray to review applications for the vacant position of city assessor. The position became open when Michael Payne resigned the post in January. Continued on page 12 The Hastings Manufacturing Company and the United Auto Workers Local 138 arc clos­ ing in on an agreement after nearly five mon­ ths without a contract. Vice President of Employee Relations Monty “Joe” Bennett said. "It’s going pretty good...Yes. I feel we’re getting closer.” Bennett said. "We do have a news blackout. However, we are able to talk about future dates and meetings.” The two sides met with UAW International Representative Steve Ayers and state and federal mediators for two hours at the plant last Wednesday and have plans to return to the bargaining table June 10 at 10 a.m., Bennett said. “It's just to get us back together again to see if we can find some middle ground and get the contract to bed so we can get back to work.” Bennett said. Workers al Hastings Manufacturing Com­ pany have been operating under a day-to-day extension of their old contract since it expired Feb. 1. Continued on page 2 to supervise seven people becomes clear," Dwyer said. "Counties as large as Oakland and as small as Kewewaw in the Upper Penninsula have long enjoyed the added effeciency and cost savings of eliminating the duplication of two record-keeping offices," he said. Schondelmayer, who has filed for re-election to a second term as register, said absorbing the register's office into the county clerk's office would not serve the public interest "I feel that the real estate records are important, and it deserves to have an elected official with his thumb on the office," he said. Schondelmayer said employees could be cross trained to function in both offices, but the level of expertise would be lost Continued on page 12 Promises support to small towns Henry declares re-election bid to U.S. House seat by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Promising continued support for small communities in the Fifth Congressional District, Rep. Paul Henry formally announced his candidacy Monday for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. The two-term Republican legislator from Grand Rapids stopped in Hastings as one of a series of four press conferences to announce his intention to seek re-election to office. In a neon address from the steps of the Barry County Courthouse, Henry, 45, said he would continue efforts to aid local business and industry in the outlying areas of his district "I've always tried to represent the small communities with the same vigor as I've represented Grand Rapids," Henry said. "I've tried to come back here on a regular basis whenever I'm needed." In his two terms in Congress representing the northern half of Barry County, Henry said he's worked to help the area through difficult economic times by bringing government contracts and other assistance to local businesses. "Il's a great community, but it's had some lough times," Henry said. "We're working with the older manufacturers. We know some of the older manufacturers have had some rough times. "We've continued to work with the city to revitalize the business strip, he said. Henry said he hopes io see a trade bill passed this year that will help industry retain jobs while regaining its strength. Locally, Henry said his help in getting Pennock Hospital's reimbursement classification changed has brought additional dollars to one of the area's biggest employers. Concerning the War on Drugs, Henry said he hopes to divert government money to smaller areas for their own fight against local drug use. "The problem is as long as the state and federal government has come up with money to help the urban areas, the dealers have moved to the small towns as safe havens," he said. A member of the education and labor committee, the science, space and technology committee, and the select committe on aging, Henry said he has tried to represent all the people of the Fifth District. "I"ve cast literally thousands of votes in the last four years," he said. "Not everyone will agree with every vote, but I've tried to represent you with candor and vigor." Henry cited his proposal to establish a college savings bond as one of the most talked about ideas in the education field. “My college savings bond proposal has not been endorsed by both the president and vice president as well as several other of the Continued on page 12 Ground broken Wedneday for Barry County Transit headquarters Representatives from federal, state and local government plus local community leaders were on hand Wednes­ day morning when ground was broken for the construction of a new $426,100 Barry County Transit headquarters on W. State Street. The transit received state and local grants to fund the project and no county money is involved. Wielding the shovels were (from left) Paul T: Jost of U.S. Sen. Carl Levin’s office, Jane Slotsema of U.S. Rep. Paul Henry's office, County Commissioner Rae M. Hoare; Joseph A. Bleam, county transportation director; Dan Park of Grainger Architects; Jerry Smalley of the Michigan Department of Transportation; County Board Chairman Ted McKelvey, and Helen Hewitt, representing Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray. The facility is expected to be com­ pleted in October. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 26, 1988 Twin sisters to celebrate their 75th birthdays It will be a joyous occasion as twins Isabelle May (Bivens) Case of Hastings and Arabelle June (Bivens) Erway Dowling celebrate their 75th birthdays which fall on June I. with a family potluck dinner on Sunday. May 28. The Bivens twins were born in Nashville. Mi., daughters of Sylvia (Swift) and Ross W. Bivens. There was one brother Paul Bivens, now deceased. When two years old they mov­ ed to Gillette. Wyoming where the family liv­ ed on a ranch eight and one-half years before returning to Michigan. Isabelle married Harold Case and has six children Gordon. Robert. Gerald. Kenneth. Dennis and Karen (Case) Greenfield. There arc 19 grandchildren and 18 great­ grandchildren. She is active in the Dowling Country Chapel, a former Sunday school Lake Odess accident— A Grand Ledge man was cited by troopers from the Ionia Post of the Michigan State Police for operating under the influence of liquor Saturday after his vehicle slammed into the rear of a car sitting at a stop light at the corner of M-50 and M-66 in Barry County. Jose N. Zendejas, 39, was ap­ parently eastbound on M-50 at a high rate of speed when he hit the rear of a car driven by Beverly Jean Dies, 59, of Charlotte. Both were taken to Pen­ nock Hospital by the Lake Odessa Ambulance where they were treated for their injuries. (Banner photo) hake South Jefferson STREET NEWS BLOOD DONORS EVENTS I. 2. 3. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10. I1. 12. 13. Memorial Day • May 30. Memorial Day is a day of prayer for peace. It is also a day for memorial tributes to those who have died in battle. No matter how you remember, by visiting someone's grave, attending church services or participating in the annual Memorial Day Parade in Hastings this Mon­ day, please be aware of the purpose of this day and spend some time observing Lt. Al and Pete's Sport Shop on South Jefferson is having its annual Opening Day Bass Tour­ nament this Saturday. You must pre-register by 8 p.m. on Friday and weigh in your bass by 5 p.m. on Saturday. See their ad or call 04^4417 fnr details International Pickle Week - May 22-28. At last! Bring us a jar of your homemade pickles this week and get a $4.00 gift certificate in return. (Limit 10) World Championship Old Time Piano Playing Contest - May 27-30. Play 15 minutes of ragtime, honky tonk or rinky dink music on your piano for the noon lunch crowd on South Jefferson one day this week. You get a $5.00 gift certifictae and we will donate $50.00 to your favorite charity. Bring your own piano. (Limit 1) Tennessee Walking Horse Spring Fun Show • May 26-28. Ride your Tenessee Walking Horse down South Jefferson this week for all to see and get a $10.00 gift certificate. (Limit 2) Brooklyn Bridge Birthday - May 24. Step onto our soapbox and try to sell us the Brooklyn Bridge using your best sales pitch and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate. If your pitch is judged best (be creative) you get $3.00 more. If someone actually buys the bridge, It's the usual 7% commission. (Limit 10) Visit Brand’s Photo on South Jefferson this week and help them celebrate their 3rd an­ niversary as The Photo Shop in Barry County. Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography Weekend - May 27-29. Bring us your best nature photo this week and get a $2.00 gift cer­ tificate. We will display it in our Nature Photo Gallery and if your's is jujgeu the best, it’s $5.00 more. (Limit 20) Marble Meet at Amana - May 28-29. Play a game of marbles with a friend at Bosley’s this week and each get a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) Participate in and pledge to the Barry County Cancer Society Radiothon on WBCH this weekend. Old Fiddlers Reunion - May 26-27. Fiddle us a tune from our soapbox this week and get a $3.00 gift certificate. Get someone to dance a jig while you fiddle and they get one too. (Limit 5) Read the Tourism ’88 guide in this week's Reminder and find out what's to do in Hastings and Barry County this summer. You will be surprised at the variety of events plann­ ed for your enjoyment. Tickets for the annual Hastings High School Alumni Banquet (June 11) are now on sale. Buy them before June 5. (Gift certificates are limited to one person per month and, unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or older.) AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 2. 3. 4. 5. A MTE Little Bucky celebrates the V» c Cow Chip Throwing Championship (Ma, 28-30) by hav­ ing a sale this week. The Bjca is a champion in flinging bargains your way each week in our Reminder Ao. Bosley's is open this Memorial Day weekend on Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Develop your Memorial Day weekend pictures at Bosley’s, where you get double prints everyday. Our Sentiment Shcp has the perfect card for your grad. Our new display of Timex Watches is 20% off in time for Graduation. QUOTE: "Never mistake motion tor action." — Ernest Hemingway (1889-1961) LOSLJEY P-PHRRmRCYSOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DCANTOWN h*S”NGS - 94S-342* teacher. Weeks school board member, a homemaker and enjoys traveling, fishing and gardening. ‘ Arabelle married Homer Erway and has five children Nancy <Erway) Smith. Parker. Beverly (Erway) Emswiler. Barbara (Erway) Root and Charles. There are 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is a farmer school teacher and employee of Posts and Fort Custer State Home before retiring from the State Home and Rehabilitation Center in Col­ dwater. as well as as homemaker. She is a member of Cedar Creek Bible Church and en­ joys fishing, camping and traveling. If you with to send cards they would be much appreciated. Isabelle resides at 1940 E. Cloverdale. Hastings, and Arabelle lives at 14000 Hutchinson Rd.. Dowling. Hastings police officer named investigator for department Hastings Police Officer Michael Leedy was named Wednesday to the newly-created posi­ tion of investigator for the city’s law­ enforcement agency. A veteran of both the Hastings and Mid­ dleville police departments. Leedy assumes the plain-clothes position today. ’n making the announcement Wednesday. Police Chief Daniel Fumiss said the in­ vestigator would assume the duties formerly handled by the department’s detective, but in­ vestigators would be rotated out of the post and returned to uniformed duty after one year. Fumiss said the one-year rotation would allow the department to train more uniformed officers in investigative proceedures. ”1 want to give some of the officers a change in the department, a chance to get into investigations." he said. "Once they spend a year as investigator, they’ll be a better policeman when they return to the streets." Leedy’s duties will be similar to those formerly held by Dana Steidlc, who left the detective position and returned to uniformed patrol duty last October. Leedy will be responsible for following up investigations, surveillance and undercover activities and handling serious crimes that re­ quire lengthy investigative work. Candidates for the new position were solicited from uniformed officers on the police force. Funu.« said. Working hours for the investigator will vary as needed. "Basically we’ll send him where the crime is." Fumiss said. School volunteers recognized at reception; over 200 on hand BlOODt More than 200 people were honored last week by the Hastings Area Schools system at the first annual volunteer recognition recep­ tion at the middle school. The volunteers from throughout Barry County shared varying amounts of their time with the schools — some committing regular time every week and others volunteering for a one-time experience. Some were field trip chaperones. Others served on the boards of parent-teacher organizations. Some served as speakers for special events, while others were tutors or aides who helped school children with their studies on a regular basis. "They enrich the cducaiton program," said Pleasantview Principal Joyce Guenther, speaking about the volunteers she knows best — those in her building. "They extend the educational program and they provide sen-, vices that we could not give without them. And they do it with a spirit of caring and con­ cern and interest in what we're doing, and they’re not just showing up for work. It’s a commitment that they’re making even being there." Guenther spoke at the May meeting of the Hastings Board of Education. She said of the 205. volunteers who were listed. 80 had assisted in some way at the high school. The volunteers. Guenther said, are not only parents, but also senior citizens and people who “do not necessarily belong to the Hastings school system family." "If wc were to look at the volunteers who’ve helped us this year, we would be hav­ ing to pay for a lot of man hours that wc get for free," she continued. "Not only arc they given freely, but they're given with anticipa­ tion that there’s more to come and what else can wc do?” Make Your House Your Home It’s not just a building or apartment, it’s where you live, entertain and relax. You want to make it at­ tractive, comfortable and in top repair ... to up­ date the property value and make it more enjoyable for you, but it takes money. Our home improve­ ment loans can help you make your home into everything you want it to be ... and allow you flex­ ible terms that don’t overtax your budget. Con­ tact our loan officer for the full facts. Arabelle Erway (left) and Isabelle Case, twin sisters, are shown here toget­ her. They'll be observing their 75th birthdays on June 1, with a family dinner planned May 28. Hastings Manufacturing talks, continued from page 1 Bennett said the company plans to continue with a Phase III plan to move some 150 jobs from Hastings to a plant in Yankton. South Dakota despite the outcome of the contract talks. Recent public support of Hastings Manufac­ turing by various community groups has en­ couraged company officials, but Bennett ad­ mits it has not affected a speedy settlement. "I don't think it has any influence." he said. "I didn't think we'd receive that type of feeling from the community because our business is national and international and many people don't necessarily place that much importance on a business like that. I've never generally felt the community in general understood the value of having a major manufacturing company. This makes me feel belter. But it does not affect the outcome of anything." Hastings school now taking kindergarten sign-ups Any Hastings resident who has a child who will be five years of age by Dec. I. who miss­ ed the spring kindergarten registration, may still contact Robert VandcrVeen at 948-8021 rather than wait for late registrations this summer. School assignments will be made soon, and it is to individuals advantages to complete registration information. Call between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Bennett said mat iku> mwh the case to date because no one has attempted to speak to com­ pany officials to express their concern regar­ ding the lack of a contract. "To my knowledge, there hasn’t been anybody that’s come into the company one way or the other that’s read articles in the paper or heard announcements on the radio to say ’this or that is being affected,"’ said Berinett. "No one has really sat down and said ‘is the millage vote in June going to pass if Manufacturing doesn't have a contract,’ but all this has got to have an affect on the outcome.’’ Bennett was referring to a 4.18 mill lax in­ crease the Hastings School District will be seeking on the June 13 school election ballot. This week, the Hastings City Council and the Bany County Board of Commissioners adoped identical resolutions calling for Hastings Manufacturing and the union "to reintensify their efforts to resolve this issue in a positive and constructive way." The resolution noted that employees and the company have each historically played a vital­ ly important role in the quality of life for all county citizens and that industrial retention and the availability of jobs is of great concern to all citizens and governmental units. The results of the negotiations will have a long-term effect on the future of Barry Coun­ ty. the resolution said. Your Home can be an Added Asset When you need to borrow money WE ARE HOME EQUITY LOANS ... a popular and pleasant way to borrow money for those homeowners who are in need of a loan for most any purpose. Our loan officers will be pleased to explain this convenient method by which you can use the amount you have paid on your home as collateral. Come in soon and let us show you how your need can become a reality. 177$ £00 f app anyslacks IN STOCK UII W SWEATERS are REDUCED One Rack of BLOUSES I $1595 and $1995 DRESSEY BLOUSES £ & ATIONAL Member FDIC WEST STATE AT BROADWAY MEMBER F.D.I.C. AIL DEPOSITS INSURED UP to $100,000.00 a & A frl 20% Off L’S'%»Krei Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-9286 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 26. 1988 — Page 3 LETTERS from our readers.... Income tax should fund education To the editor: It is my viewpoint that public education in­ cluding K-12 be financed by a state-wide graduated income tax because it is more reflective of ability to pay by both individuals and the business community. The present pro­ perty tax is often not related to the properties' earnings or to the ability of its owner to pay taxes. A state sales tax is regressive on low or average income persons when they purchase replacements of clothing, household ap­ pliances and repair parts or the family auto for needed transportation. Instead of salary increases for School ad­ ministrators. why not a bonus for cost effi­ cient operation with quality education for the students? This would be more in line with the way a modem business functions. Is it wrong to ask: is public education giving the taxpayer his money’s worth? A voter & taxpayer Andrew K. Watson Freeport Millage election will be a turning point To the editor: In recent months, there has been an ongoing debate over the millage increase referendums for the Hastings School District. On June 13. the voters will be deciding the fate of their school system. The decision should not be taken lightly or without careful consideration of the situation. The Hastings area has seen a recent decline in its industry and thus its economy. Unfor­ tunately, this decline has left many people without jobs. The citizens and local govern­ ment are now faced with the challenges of at­ tracting new industry to the area. When a potential employer considers Hastings as a site for business, the local school system is one aspect of the community that is closely scrutinized. This school system will be educating and training future employees for that firm. It is imperative that we do everything in our power to attract in­ dustry and business to our community. If we allow our school system to fall into a stale of mediocrity, it will be a black mark in the eyes of industry. This decision will also affect our children in a great way. If voters decide against a millage increase, many valuable programs will be cut, such as vocational education. Many young people in these programs stay in Hastings to live and work after they graduate because area employers recognize their training and abilities. If we were to lose these people, it would devastate our economy even further. Young people who decide to continue their education at a college, university or technical school are able to do so because Hastings High School is accredited. Accreditation was almost lost in 1983 due to the elimination of many programs. If this were allowed to hap­ pen. most institutions of higher education would most likely refuse to admit our graduates. The subject of teachers' salaries has also been debated. There are many factors that contribute to the salary that a teacher cams, such as experience and education. The school district will have (and does have) a high average for teachers* salaries if we have many experienced teachers with masters or doctoral degrees. Teachers, working with parents to provide children with the best education that is possible, make our school system among the best in the state. In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, a good education is crucial. In conclusion, I would like to say that the result of this referendum will be a turning point for Hastings. Please think of this as you cast your vote. Sincerely, Eric W. Cusack Hastings School bus crash re-opens wounds To the editor: On May 15, the day after the terrible school bus crash in Carrollton, Kentucky in which 24 childem and three adults were killed and at least eight more were critically burned, I was at my birthday party when 1 was told about it It brought back the memory of the day »• own husband, Donald was killed by a dr.dk driver. I remember what I felt like and JvLat 1 have had to face because of what a drunk driver has done. I wanted to run to the airport, go to Ken­ tucky. and hold each of those families in my arms. What happened in Kentucky was not an ac­ cident. It was not fate. It was not God's will. It was not a school bus problem. It was the sudden, violent, senseless killing and maiming of over 40 precious and innocent lives, and it was a drunk driver's fault. My re-opened wounds of dispair have little by little turned to frustration and rage as I have seen more attention placed on school bus safety and less attention of the drunk driving as the cause of this tragedy. 1 don’t understand why our society can’t be honest and straight forward about this. The drunk driver respon­ sible for this crash is a repeat offender. Yet because of our present laws regarding DW1 offenders this man was allowed to regain his license to drive which, in turn, became a license to kill. We need to stop blaming the school bus. stop giving excuses and start giving answers to this epidemic. Connie Wymer President Barry Co. Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Nashville Efforts of PTO and volunteers lauded To the editor: The PTO is special because it sponsors so many programs during the school year. Thank you PTO members and volunteers for putting so much work and time into the Health Fair. All the doctors, health teachers, and med'cal people did such a nice job. We liked the Art Fair because we love to draw and write stories. Our classes thought it was a good idea. We loved everything at the Art Fair, and we were glad so many people participated. It was fun to see the art work from other Hastings elementary schools. Wc also liked the painting, weaving, carving, pot­ tery. and stained glass demonstrations. Thank you PTO and volunteers for making the Art and Health Fairs possible. Wc enjoyed the exhibits very much. It took a lot of work, but again 1 HANKS. Sincerely. Central School 3rd graders Consider students ‘as you vote June 13’ To the editor: As a student at Hastings High School, I am deeply concerned with the passing of the millage proposal on June 13. Since the first proposal was defeated, many cuts have been planned and implementation has begun. These cuts are going to seriously hurt the students of Hastings in all aspects of education. As president of the National Honor Society and president-elect of the Student Council at Hastings High School. I feel that next year's five-hour school day as opposed to the normal six-hour day will take away a total of 180 hours of necessary education. Those 180 hours represent lost educational opportunities which would allow us to grow and keep up in this fast-paced society that we live in today. I will be a senior next year and my years in the Hastings School System are nearly com­ pleted. I have had so many rewarding ex­ periences since I was a small kindergartener at Central Elementary. I fear that the younger children will be deprived of these same ex­ periences as a result of all the reductions. Our school system (yours and mine) has so many possibilities and a great potential. I hope you will consider the students-OUR FUTURE when you vote on June 13. Sincerely yours. Nancy J. Vitale Student Council President-elect National Honor Society President Negative on cruising not constructive To the editor: The debate of cruising in town is not over yet. Please read objectively another letter from rhe teenagers’ point of view. The complaints of being wary to shop downtown in the evening are ridiculous. Here’s why — Cruising starts around 7 p.m. and peaks at about 9 p.m. Most of the stores downtown are closed by then. The kids may not pay property taxes, but they have a right to enjoy themselves in their own town. The negative attitude some have toward cruising is not constructive. It only threatens the kids’ freedom. That could cause a real problem. , Sincerely. Colleen Lewis Health fair was appreciated To the editor: We appreciated the volunteers’ help at the Health Fair. We really learned a lot of neat things. It was interesting and fun. At the Art Fair we appreciated the volunteers who took their time to show us the things they do best. The people who entered art work gave it a lot of time and thought. Fish Hatchery Park was a great place for the Fairs. Sincerely, Northeastern 3rd graders Recreation center needed for teens To the editor: About the letter from Mr. Darrell Hawbaker in last week's Banner, it is not the students* job to keep ourselves busy “constructively" as he says, when there is no place for us to do it! This town should preside a recreation center with pool tables, card tables, dancing, etc. In other words, a hang-out. This place could be run by the students, for the students. Sure, we have the Roll-A-Rama, but students between the ages of 17 and 21 have no fun because of all the younger kids there. All we need is for someone to donate a building. Wc students have enough ability to fix a place up the way we like it. No one in this town thinks anyone under the age of 21 has the capability to do anything or be anything other than ’’druggies’’ or ’’cruisers". Well. I hate to break it to you town people, but wc can do a lot more than you think. All wc need is the chance, but no one will give us that chance. I am a graduating senior this year, and all I have to look forward to after schixil lets out for this summer is work because there is no where to go on weekends except downtown. We need the chance, and the support! Point made Mary Marsh Hastings Two criminal sexual conduct cases end in circuit court Two cases involving criminal sexual con­ duct ended this month after separate trials in Barry County Circuit Court. At the conclusion of the prosecution’s case on May 16. Troy A. Schrader. 18. pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of second degree criminal sexual conduct. Schrader, of 7737 Woodland Road. Lake Odessa, was arrested iast spring on charges of engaging in sexual penetration with an 11-year-old girl. At his arraignment in May he stood mute to the first-degree charge and trial was set. His attorney. Charles Stiles of Lansing, said he would offer a defense of insanity, and a psychiatric evaluation was ordered by the court. But the report from the Center for Forensic Psychiatry in Ypsilanti presented in court in September found Schrader competent to stand trial. Before the case was handed over to the jury on May 16 to render a verdict, the attorneys conferred and Schrader agreed to plead guilty to the lesser charge of second degree criminal sexual conduct. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. Sentencing was set for June 29. and Schrader was released from custody to attend school. In a separate case, a nine-man, threewoman jury found Earl T. Binion innocent May 10 of the charge of second degree criminal sexual conduct. Binion, 47. of Wayland, had been accused of sexually touching a girl under the age of 13 at Gun Lake State Park in July 1987. In February, Binion's attorney sought to have the case dismissed, claiming there was not enough evidence presented at Binion's preliminary exam to bind the case over for trial. 74-yr. old driver cited for accident A 74-year-old driver who told police "I knew you’d come gel me” was cited Tuesday for fleeing the scene of an accident after a two-vehicle fender bender in Hastings. Sgt. Jack Cross of the Hastings Police said Barbara J. Dunkelbcrger, 30, was driving south on Broadway Avenue approaching State Street when the accident took place at noon. Karl Ludwick Hahn, of 1900 E. Center Rd., made a left turn from Broadway Avenue onto State Street in front of Dunkelberger, who then hit the passenger’s door of Hahn’s truck while he was making the turn, Cross said. Dunkelberger, of 109 W. Colfax. Hastings, pulled over afterwards, but witnesses said Hahn continued west down State Street. Deputy Chief Jerry Sarver, who went in search of Hahn, said he found his 1986 GMC pickup truck in the parking lot of Barry County Home Lumber Center. Sarver said Hahn cooperated with police, telling Sarver he was wailing for police to come find him. Neither driver was injured in the accident, but the damage to Hahn's truck is estimated at $500, Sarver said. Hahn also was cited for failure to yield the right of way. Nashville man leads police on 40 mile chase in three counties by Shelly SuLser A 19-ycar-old Nashville man was arrested for fleeing and eluding police after a chase that covered 40 miles in three counties early Saturday. Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koetje said he first observed the man. whose name has not been released, squealing his tires on South Main Street in the village and driving without his lights at about 2 a.m. Koetje said he pulled up behind the vehicle without the use of his overhead flashers. “Wc were just going to stop and talk to him. Wc were not necessarily going to cite him but just talk to him,” Koetje said. "At that point, he pushed it to the floor and went full barrell North on Main Street. We could have had anything. I could sec two subjects in the car but I could not identify them...we went in pursuit." Koetje said he chased the car north out of Nashville through Sunfield. Mulliken and Grand Ledge, assisted by the various police agencies along the way. Eaton County Sheriffs deputies said they were contacted by the Barry County Sheriffs Department to aide Koetje in the chase, pick­ ing up the high speed vehicle in Sunfield, traveling east on M-43. The pursuit lasted 13 minutes and covered about 20 miles when units lost sight of the car in Lansing Township. A short while later, police said, the Eaton County unit spotted the vehicle and the driver again attempted to elude police cars. The chase resumed west, then east on M-43 at Waverly Road to Cedar Street where the subject turned south. Deputies said the car had lost a wheel during the driver’s attempt to elude police, and the subject then abandoned the vehicle at Riverfront Apartments in Lansing. Deputies said he then started to swim the river in a further attempt to flee but he ap­ parently changed his mind and surrendered to officers at the scene. The man was arrested by Eaton County -Sheriff’s deputies for fleeing and eluding and reckless driving. Also in the vehicle was an individual who was identified and released. Koetje had continued on to the site where deputies arrested the man. In all. the chase involved seven police agen­ cies in Barry, Eaton and Ingham Counties. Koetje said he plans to request a warrant from the Barry County Prosecutor’s office for a fleeing and eluding charge. This home at 903 Gregg Street in Nashville, owned by Kenn Allen of Thor­ napple Lake Road, was declared a total loss by firefighters after a blaze destroyed the house and contents Tuesday. Nashville resident of burning house awakened by dog by Shelly Sulser Tangi Allen of 903 Gregg Street was awakened by her dog at about 6:30 a.m. Tues­ day to find her house filled with smoke. Being new in the neighborhood and not wanting to disturb nearby residents, she raced to her car and hustled to the closest party store to phone firefighters, said Earl Wilson, fire chief of the Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Department. Wilson said the fire, believed to have started in the living room of the home, was fully involved when firemen arrived at the scene but at no time did the flames burn out of control. Firefighters spent two hours extinguishing the blaze during which time Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris assisted by loaning air tanks to the Nashville firemen. The fire left the insured home and contents a total loss and remains under investigation. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. PUBLIC OPINION: Are non-smokers going ‘too far?’ LEGAL ISSUES: By Richard H. Shaw Barry County Probate Judge Two events 1 attended recently gave me cause to think. At the dedication of Allegan County's new S1.3 million juvenile court facility, the front of the program contained the following quote by Abraham Lincoln: "A child is a person who is going to carry on what you have started. He is go.ng to sit where you are sitting, and when you are gone, attend to those things which you think are im­ portant. You may adopt all the policies you please, but how they are carried out depends on him. "He will assume control of your cities, states and nations. He is going to move in and take over your churches, schools, universities and corporations... the fate of humanity is in his hands." At the Hastings Rotary Club meeting a few days later, honoring ten of the top students of Hastings in the Hastings High School, the students listed their goals and objectives, here are a few samples: Amy wants to be an elementary school teacher and "be the best possible teacher and help and inspire future generations." Heather will pursue a business degree and wants "to be a successful businesswoman in the field 1 choose, to have a family and better the community in which I live by getting involved." Michael is headed for the U.S. Air Force Academy to study aeronautical engineering and to "achieve the highest, fastest possible flight within our atmosphere." The remaining students had similar goals and those of us who were present could not help but be very, very proud and impressed with these young people and confident that they would be successful. I was proud because I have been part of a community which has supported quality education which, in large part, will make it possible lor these young people to achieve their goals. So Amy. Heather and Michael know ihat when you go into t.’iat classroom, or that boardroom or fly through the highest cloud in the atmosphere, we go with you and our fate is also in your hands. The youths in Allegan and therefore that community will benefit from the investment in its juvenile center. The youths of Hastings have obviously benefited from our commit­ ment to quality schools as indicated by the outstanding students Rotary honored. Will we continue to offer your youths the background needed to fly a jet into the farthest reaches of the atmosphere? We need to reflect upon Lincoln’s words as we ponder this question. Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Friday through Sunday LOWER PENINSULA Sunny days and dear nights. Highs in the mid 70s to around 80 Friday. Around 80 to the mid 80s for the weekend. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s Friday. In the 50s for the weekend. UPPER PENINSULA Sunny days and clear night. Highs in the mid 70s to around 80. Lows mainly in the 40s. /------------The Hastings With the recent banning of smoking on all United States airliners and other new laws that prohibit smoking in certain public places, the Banner staff wondered if such rules are causing cigarette smokers to feel their rights are being threatened. Ed Hudson, Hastings: "I'm a smoker. As long as they don’t cut it out of the public places like outdoors, it’s fine with me.” Darrin Sager, Hastings: "If people want to smoke. I don't think it's going too far. I’m a non-smoker. It doesn't bother me. In restaurants they should have smoking and non-smoking sections. I think that gives and equal opportunity." Banner ------------------------------------ r Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box u (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 21 - Thursday. May 26,1988 Subscription Rates: S13.00 per year in Barry County; S15.00 per year in adjoining counties: and 516.50 per year elsewhere. ________________ _____________________________ I William Radloff, Whiting, believe they’re good laws.” IN.: “I Sherry Dixon, Hastings: “No. I can understand why res’aurants don’t allow smoking." Mary Thompson, Hastings: "They (non­ smokers) have rights, loo. People do put smoke in the air and you can get cancer that way." Louise Replogle, Hastings: "As far as airplanes go. you can’t get away from smoke there. In restaurants, there arc non-smoking sections. So in certain situations, (bans) are okay." Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 26, 1988 Doris Belle Hunter Elizabeth Curtis N ASH VILLE/K ALAMO Elizabeth Curtis, 87, of the Nashville/Kalamo area passed away Monday, May 23, 1988 ai Thor­ napple Manor. Mrs. Curtis was bom on December 20,1900, in the Netherlands, the daughter of Peter and Vanna (Til) Klont. She came to the United States and to the Sand Lake, Michigan area as a child and attended schools there. She was married to Elzie Curtis on April 26, 1924. She and her husband farmed in the Kalamo area for many years and for nearly ten years she was employ­ ed at the Wilcox-Gay Radio Company in Char­ lotte. She was a member of the Kalamo United Methodist Church and W.S.C.S. of the church. Mrs. Curtis is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Virginia Curtis of Nashville; one daughter, Amie Matve of Fort Wayne, Indiana; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three brothers, Tony Klont ofLansing, Marienus and Frank Klont of Charlotte and one sister, Marie Copp of Lansing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elzie on May 24,1956, three brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 26,1988 at the Kalamo United Methodist Church with Rev. J. William Schoettle officiating. Burial will be at the Kala­ mo Cemtery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamo United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Fred M. Matteson MIDDLEVILLE - Fred M. Matteson, 90. of Barlow Lake, passed away Sunday, May 15, 1988 at Sandy Creek Nursing Home in Wayland. Mr. Matteson was bom on Octorbcr 31,1897 in Middleville, the son of Oliver and Carrie (Huggett) Matteson. He was raised in the Barlow Lake area and attended Middleville High School, graduating in 1916. In 1917 he graduated from McLachland Business College, Grand Rapids. He was married to Belle Sovereign on December 6,1918.Hewasselfemployedasan interior decorator. Mr. Matteson was a member of the United Church of Wayland, life member of Middlevil­ le Masonic 1-odge #231 F. & A.M. and a member of the Middleville O.E.S. Mr. Matteson is survived by his wife, Belle; children, Betty and Paul Newman of Middle­ ville; six grandchildren; eight great grandchil­ dren; two great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephiws. Masonic Memorial Services were held Monday, May 16, 1988 under the auspices of Middleville Lodge #231 F.& AM at the Beel­ er Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 17, 1988 at Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middlevil­ le, with Rev. Bob Dally and Dallis Strong offi­ ciating. Burial was at Coman Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Church of Waylnnd. [^ATTEND SERVICES NASHVILLE - Doris Belle Hunter, 61, of 104 Lentz St., Nashville passed away Sunday, May 22, 1988 at her residence. Mrs. Hunter was bom Scptembei 27,1926 in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Owen and Clara (Bennett) Walters. She moved to die Bany County area in 1947. She lived at the current address since 1986. She was married to Robert J. Hunter in 1941. Mrs. Hunter is survived by two daughters, Loretta A. Wallers, of Kentwood and Nkki J. Brezger, of Nashville; 11 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; she raised one grandson, Lloyd E. Gross, Jr.; one sister, Anna Johnston, of Lousiville, Kentucky; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert in 1986; two sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 1988 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with the Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. officiating. Burial was at the Kalamo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Michigan Heart Association. Henry Ford Landis WOODLAND - Henry Ford Landis, 71, Rl 1, N. Clark Rd., Woodland died Saturday, May 21, 1988 at his residence. Mr. Landis was bom December 29,1916 in Woodland, the son of Benjamin and Grace (Hilton) Landis. He attended Woodland Schools. He married Mattie Inez Smith in 1956. Mr. Landis was employed as a bulldozer operator for several years for various heavy equipment companies in Michigan. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 324. Surviving are his wife, Mattie Inez Landis; one son, John T. Landis of Woodland; two daughters, Mrs. Leonard (Lisa) Lake of Char­ lotte and Mrs. Jesus (Tina) Madrano of Fayet­ teville, NC; three grandchildren; one brother, Fred Landis of Woodland; one sister-in-law Katherine Landis of Alto. He was preceded in death by one brother, Wilkerd. Graveside services will be held 11a.m. Thurs., May 26 at the family plot in Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. L. May VanAuken Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. May 29 - 8:45 Church School (all ages). 10:00 Holy Communion. Thursday, May 26 - 11:30 Ruth Circle. 8:00 AA Saturday, May 28 - 8:00 NA. Tuesday. May 31 - 7:00 Caregiv­ ing. Wednesday. June 1 - 6:00 Sarah Circle. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings Michigan. G. Kent Keller, Pastor, Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day , May 29 - 9:30 and 11:00 Mor­ ning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broadcast at 9:30service over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 Church School Classes for all ages. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room. Wednesday. June I 9:30 Circle 1, at Mary Ann Echtinaws cottage meet at Kathryn Ferris to car pool. 12:30 Circle 4, potluck at Hidden Valley Com­ munity Bldg., 1:00, Circle 3. meet at the County Seal. 6:00 Circle 5, at Cathy Bachmans for potluck. 7:30 Chancel Choir Practice. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Pastor J. A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9.45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330N. Broadway. Rev. David D. Garrett. Phone 948-2229 Par sonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m.’ Worship Ser­ vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Marshall Rev. Steven Palm, Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School, 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad- EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule for Sum­ mer months (Memorial Day through Labor Day): Holy Eucharist. 10 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday. 7:1^ a.m. Thursday. 7:00 p.m. wav. Rev. James E. Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. Ml 49058. Nor­ nun Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.: Worship 10:15 a.m. Banfield Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST L APTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barrett, Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: II a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ talion provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:00 (Elem. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB club for boys. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SA VINES * LOAN ASSOCIATION Hcslingt ond loke Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. SLunday School al 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hartgcrink. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m Insuronce lor your life. Home. Business ond Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hostings — Nashville FLEXFAi INCORPORATED ot Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville, Father Leon Pohl. Pallor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch, Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9 30 a.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY 'Prescriptions" • 110 S. Jelleison ■ 945-342° HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Horn of­ ficiating. Banfield Sunday School 9 a.m ; Banfield Worship 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel Sunday School 9 30. Country Chapel Worship 10:30. VERMONTVILLE - L. May (Gibson) VanAuken, 84, of 5923 Allegan Road, passed away Friday evening, May 20, 1988 at Thor­ napple Manor. Mrs. VanAuken was bom on April 8,1904 in Yorktown, Indiana, the daughter of William and Minnie (Johnson) Manin. She was raised in Indiana and attended schools there. She was married to Raymond Gibson in 1935, who preceded her in death in 1974. In 1976 she married Btyan VanAuken. He passed away in 1987. She lived in Lansing for several years where she was employed as a store clerk. In 1943 she and her husband, Raymond, came to Vermontville and became engaged in farming. She was a member of the Vermontville Congregational Church, Vermontville Garden Club and Eaton County Farm Bureau. Mrs. VanAuken is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Barb Gibson of Vermontville; a grandson, Andy Gibson; a granddaughter, Tabatha Gibson; two sisters, Grace Swisher of Lansing and Cleo Shore of Ironton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. __ Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 24,1988 at the Dimondale Cemetery with Rev. Jeffrey Nunham officiating. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Leon D. Fuhr Paul B. Gattner HASTINGS - Leon David Fuhr, 89, of West Center St., Hastings passed away Tuesday, May 17, 1988 at Thomapplc Manor. Mr. Fuhr was born January 24, 1899 near Richland and Kalamazoo County, the son of Frederick and Belle (Hall) Fuhr. He attended Hendershot School in Barry County. He was married to Carrie H. Mead on October 23, 1919. He was employed at Book­ case Factory as a hand carver for 6 years, then fanned 42 years in the Delton Area. He moved to Hastings in 1966. He was a member of the Hastings Masonic Lodge #52 since 1923. Mr. Fuhr is survived by his wife, Carrie of Hastings; one sister, Thelma Shaw of North Dakota; one brother, Frederick of Hastings; three half brothers, Clarence Lechleitner of South Lions, Lyle Lechleitner of California and Keith Lechleitner of Grand Rapids; two foster sons, John and Douglas Crago of Waukasha. He was preceded in death by two children that died at infancy. John died in 1986. Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Satur­ day, May 21, 1988 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. David B. Nelson officiat­ ing. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. LAKE ODESSA - Paul 3. Gattner, 73, of 815 5th Avenue, passed away Thursday, April 28, 1988 in Sarasota, Florida. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 28,1988 at St. Edwards Cathol­ ic Church in Lake Odessa with Father James Bozune officiating. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. Memorial contributions may be made to St Edwards Catholic Church. Margaret A. Winters HICKORY CORNERS - Margaret A. Winters, 83, of 14761 S. Kellogg School Road, Hickory Comers, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 1988 at her residence. Mrs. Winters was bom March 15, 1905, in North Dakota, the daughter of William and Florence (Shafter) DePriester. She moved to the Hickory Corners area in 1923. She was married to Arthur Winters on May 26,1932. She and her husband farmed for 35 years in the Hickory Comers area and were one of the first three couples to be inducted into the Michigan Fanners Hall of Fame in 1982. She was a member of the Hickory Comers Birthday Qub. Mrs. Winters is survived by her husband, Arthur, one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Helen) McGee of Augusta and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 19 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Kenneth McGee officiating. Burial was at the East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Ruth J. Secord CALEDONIA - Ruth Jeanette Seccrd, 35, passed away Sunday, May 15, 1988 at her home. Mrs. Secord was bom on June 17, 1952 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Thomas and Leone (Sterzick) Jeffery. She was raised in the Alto area, graduating in 1971 from Middleville High School. She was married to Steve A. Secord on July 29, 1972. She was employed at Lowell Engi­ neering Plant in Alto. She also was a nurses aid at Lowell Nursing Home. Mrs. Secord attended Freeport United Brethren Church and the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Mrs. Secord is survived by her husband, Steve; one daughter, Elva C. Secord and one son, Michael Lee Secord, both at home; her mother, Leone E. Jeffery of Middleville; three brothers, Jerry Lee Jeffery and David E. Jeffery, both of Middleville, Dan L. Jeffery of Kingsford; one sister, Mrs. Richard (Rachel) Comer of Ionia; several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her father, Thomas G. Jeffery and a brother, Michael T. Jeffery. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 18,1988 at Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville with Rev. Joe Gerkin officiating. Burial was at Bowne Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a Trust Fund for her daughter Elva C. Secord. Karl Dillenbeck SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO - A commital service for Karl Dillenbeck o-' Silver City, New Mexico will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 1988 at the Woodland Memorial Cemetery. Alton Bennett, a cousin from Zeeland, Michigan will conduct the service. Alyssa Rebecca McNally HASTINGS - Alyssa Rebecca McNally, infant daughter of Tim and Carol McNally, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 10. 1988. She will be sadly missed by her parents; her sister, Stephanie; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Billy C. Clark of Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. James McNally of Grand Rapids; greatgrandmothers, Mrs. Doris Rooper of Hurricane, West Virginia and Mrs. Irene McNally of Grand r.apids; aunts, uncl.’s and cousins. A private family service was held May 13, 1988 at Elnwocd Cemetery, Wayland, with Pastor Stephen Dekok, Moline Baptist Church, officiating. Funeral arrangements were made by ArcherHampel Funeral Home of Wayland. Terry J. Pepper, Jr. LAKE ODESSA - Terry (Buzz) J. Pepper, Jr., 27, of Lake Odessa, formerly of Clarksvil­ le, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 1988 from accidental injuries. Mr. Pepper was born on April 25, 1961 in Grand Rapids, the son of Terry and Joyce (Barnum) Pepper. He graduated from Lakew­ ood High School in 1979. He was employed as Paint Supervisor at Lack Industries Incorporated in Cascade. He was a member of Morrison Lake Gulf Club. Mr. Pepper is survived by his parents, Terry and Irene Pepper of Carksville, Bill and Joyce McKay of Spring Lake; two brothers, David Pepper of Lake Odessa and Matt Pepper of Cascade; a grandmother, Ethel Pepper of Clarksville; two step-brothers, Jack Adkins of Germany and Tom Adkins of Clarksville; a fiance’, Doris Jones of Lake Odessa; two nephews; aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 21,1988 at Clarksville Bible Church with Rev. Larry Pike officiating. Burial was at Clarksvil­ le Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. Memorial contributions may be made to Lakewood Athletic Association. Classified ADVERTISING Call 948-8051 The HASTINGS BANNER GA1AXY AUTHORIZED Memorial contributions may be made to the May (Gibson) VanAuken Memorial Fund. Robert Shellenbarger, Sr. HASTINGS - Robert R. Shellenbarger, Sr., 67, of 2999 N. Broadway, Hastings passed away Thursday, May 19, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Shellenbarger was born on July 31,1920 in Olivet, the son of North and Inez (Horn) Shellenbarger. He attended Olivet and Hast­ ings Schools and later attended Michigan State Forestry College for 2 years. He moved to Hastings in 1930. He was a logger and truck driver for 29 years. He was a member of the American Legion and the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame. He was a Veteran of World War II. Mr. Shellenbarger is survived by his wife, Nancy F. (Boise); three sons, Elden, Duane and Ivan all of Hastings; one grand son; one brother, Richard of Irving; three sisters, Maxine Birman and Juanita Leffel, both of Hastings, Katherine Coleman of Kalamazoo; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services were held Saturday, May 21 at Hastings Township Cemetery with Rev. James Leitzman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Legal Notice State of Michigan County of Barry Probate Court-Juvenile DivMon ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING Case No. 2973 TO: CURT JOINER IN THE MATTER OF: 2973 A petition has been filed in the above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on June 16. 1988 at 10:00 a.m. in Probate Court, 220 W. Court Street, Hastings. Michigan. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Curl Joiner per­ sonally oppear before the court at the time 'nd place stated above. . May 20, 1988 ' Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probate 10% Off Labor Stainmaster Carpet 10% Off Pads %ARTIWC $7gsav.. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 26, 1988 — Page 5 WBCH holding cancer pledge this weekend Edgers to observe 50th wedding anniversary Herbstreith-Konieczny announce engagement Lashcll Kay Hcrbstreith and Kenneth Karl Konieczny II will become one on Aug. 13. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Richard and Nancy Herbstreith of Hastings. The future groom is the son of Kenneth and Helen Konieczny, also of Hastings. Both are graduates of Hastings High School. The cou­ ple will be leaving Michigan in December as Lashcll will begin serving six years in the U.S. Air Force. Lewis-Kulikowski announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. luiuren Edger will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on Saturday. June 4. from 2-5 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall. West State Road. Hastings. All relatives and friends are invited. No gifts, please. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Lewis of Middleville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, DeAnna Kay. to Kirk Clay, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Kulikowski of Dowling. De Anna is a 1986 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville, and is currently employed at Pro Line Company in Hastings. Kirk is a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School, and is currently employed at FlcxFab in Hastings. An August wedding is being planned. Holman-Hunter announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. James Holman of Hudson­ ville announce the engagement of their daughter, Deborah Kay. to Roy Ivon Hunter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hunter of Freeport. The bride-elect is attending Western Michigan University's physician assistant program. He is attending Grand Rapids Junior College's nursing program and Grand Valley State University. A Aug. 20, wedding is planned. Hall-Christian announce engagement A June wedding is planned by Deed Joy Hall and Scott Robert Christian. The bride-elect, of 43rd St. S.E., Kent­ wood, is the daughter of Charles and Lillian Hall of Middleville. She is a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. The groom-elect, of Kalamazoo Ave., S.E., Kentwood, is the son of Robert and Evelyn Christian of Millbank St. S.E. He is a graduate of Ottawa Hills High School. “FAX the FACTS!” We offer: • the OlyFax 100 A portable facsimile with speed dialing and reductton. Compact and lightweight. Automatic document feeder. Weighs only 12 lbs. For 8.80%’ the OlyFax 515 INSURED A muRi-tealure. compact facsimile transceiver. Worldwide compatibility. Automatic document feeder. 3O-sneet capacity Halftones plus(18 shades}. Polling. CDs the OlyFax 725 Call Broadcasting. A high speed desktop facsimile transcelve; with memory. Can store 40 pages ot information and can. be upgraded. Muhlpie-page documents can De sent and HARRY BOESCH Registered Rep. flBWI First of Michigan Corporation UMil The Olympia OlyFax Ttentceivqr changes overnight delivery aervicea into tranamlaalona that take place in minutes at far lesa than haff the coat. 1-800-32I-4709 Bennett-Scheck announce engagement Ketchums to observe 50th wedding anniversary A golden wedding anniversary will be observed on Sunday, May 29, for Mick and Lucie Ketchum. An open house, hosted by their children, will be held al Mick and Lucies' home at 1635 Pinecrest Dr., Hastings from 2-5 p.m. All friends and relatives are invited. The couple requests no gifts. Hill-Rhodes announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hill of Nashville are pleased to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter. Cheryl, to Danny Rhodes, son of Evelyn Rhodes and the late Russell Rhodes. Cheryl is a 1986 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed at Michigan Magnetics in Vermontville. Danny is a 1984 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed at Northern , Concrete and Pipe in Potterville. ’ A Sept. 3, wedding is being planned. Listen to WBCH Memorial Weekend May 28-30. and hear not only the big race, the •‘In­ dy 500". but some interesting people who arc fighting cancer in many different ways. Hastings teen Steve Jordan is the American Cancer Society's honorary crusade chairman for 1988 and has joined with Mayor Mary Lou Gray. County Commissioner P. Richard Dean, Dr. J.G. DenHartog, Doris Brogan, Dr. S. Garrison, Cliff Barry and others to join the fight against cancer. Dollars given in the past have helped Steve Jordan, and dollars collected during the Memorial Day Weekend drive and in the future, will help others. Donations may be made in honor or memory of someone. Call 945-3414 with a pledge May 28 between 7-9 a.m. and 12:30-3 p.m. and May 30 from 9 to noon. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bennett of Dowling are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Celeste, to Vem Allen Scheck. son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Schcck of Hastings. Celeste is a graduate of Olivet College and is employed by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Vem is a graduate of Michigan State University, a member of the Air National Guard and is employed by TALTEC in Battle Creek. An October wedding is being planned. NEED MONEY FOR COLLEGE? ! Business or Trade School? •Rote effective 5/17/88 All CDs are FSUC or FDIC Insured up to S 100.000 per client per depository institution. 501 West State Street Hastings. Mi. 49058 Diet Center Phone 616-948-9637 Fax 616-948-9636 The Excitement is Stirring at ^CENTER i HASTINGS DIET CENTER with our All New STA-B-LITE PROGRAM The weight-loss professionals. ■ We will locate 5-25 financial aid x sources for your higher education. CONTACT... ( SCHOLARSHIP LOCATING SERVICE NOTICE “Absentee Ballots” ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION June 13, 1988 Available at the Hastings Area Schools, Ad­ ministration Office, 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Call or write for ap­ plications for absent voters ballot. Final ap­ plication date June 11, 1988, 2:00 p.m. 50th wedding anniversary, on Saturday, June 4. from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Maple Grove Com­ munity Building, 721 Durkee St., F* u*e. No gifts, please. Patricia L. Endsley, Secretary Board of Education Hastings Area School District Baker-Jones announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Carl Baker are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Barbara Jane, to Thomas C. Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norm Jones of Kalamazoo. Barb is a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1985 graduate of Kellogg Com­ munity College. She is currently working at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Tom is a 1982 graduate of Kalamazoo Cen­ tral High School and a 1986 graduate of Cen­ tral Michigan University. He is an instructor at Argubright Business College in Battle Creek. A Sept. 17 wedding is being planned. Sheridan-McClure announce engagement Bromleys to observe 25th wedding anniversary A silver wedding anniversary will be observed May 24 by Frosty and Sharon Bromley. Their children include Kim and Jim Wilber. Lon and Mike Trudgeon and Shelley Bromley, all of Hastings. Grandchildren are Ashly. Kiley and Michael. Mr. and Mrs. Bob McClure of Vermont­ ville arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Cheryl Ann to Jason Sheridan, son of Mrs. Dennis Jones of Flint and Mr. Joseph Sheridan of Rapid City. Cheryl is a Registered Nurse at Ingham Medical Center. Jason is serving in the U.S. Air Force at Hill Air Force as a surveyor. A June 18 wedding is planned. FOR FAST EFFECTIVE G PERMANENT WEIGHT CONTROL! Be thin this summer. 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Any person wishing to comment on this application may file tvs or her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its Regional Office at 30 South Wacker, Suite 3100. Chicago, Illinois 60606 before processing of the appbeation has been completed. Processing will be completed no earlier than the 15th day following either the date of pub ication or the date of receipt of the application by the FDIC, whichever is later. The period may be extenced by the Regional Director for good cause The nonconfidential portion of the application file is available for inspection within one day following the request for such file. It may be inspected in the Corporation s regional office during regular business hours. Photocopies of information in the nonconfidential portion of the application file wiii oe made available upon request. A schedule of cnarges for such copies can be obtained from the regional office. 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Jo McMillon and Frankie Reid Total pounds lost including Joanne 165pounds Total Inches lost 198% inches. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 26, 1988 6 Month CI) Pioneer Bank EFFECTIVE ANNUAL i YIELD | NORTH BRANCH St MICHIGAN S10 000 MINIMUM DEPOSIT ANNUAL RATE 1 13131688 3051 or 1 BOO 622-1885 Teen suicide on the rise 3 ways to save on John Deere Tractors 0%A.ER Pa> no inleresl on 9-mon th contracts Nn.M Mouths Finaixt-d 24 Mimlhs rmance 48 Months H) Months T5% Fixed rate Financing 0rgetupto$550back 65% REBATE MODEL $350 650 $400 750 $450 850 $500 900HC & 950 $550 1050 Take a rebate that gives you great discounts in lieu of other finance options. JOHM DtlRtJ CHI.rr good only for new John Deere gear drive tiBCIor*. 650. 750. 850. 900HC. 950 and 1050 modete Financing subject to approved credit Offer expires May 31. 1988 THORNAPPLE VALLEY Phone (616) 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hastings Ann Landers 945-9526 Dear Ann Landers:Tccnage suicide was virtually unheard of 25 years ago. Today it is the second most common cause of death among those under 25. (Accidents arc first). Every 90 minutes a teenager somewhere in America will kill himself. While some people attempt suicide several times before they succeed, there are those who, when they take their own lives, shock everyone. Friends and family say they can’t believe it. There were no clues. If only we had known. ’ I have enclosed a poem by Edward Arl­ ington Robinson that tells this story better than anything I have ever read. It is called “Richard Cory.” I’m hoping you will print it. In a rather strange way it might be a comfort to those who had no clue and therefore could not help. Thank you. Ann. - One of the Group (Amherst, Mass) Dear Amherst: Here’s the poem. I know it well. Thank you for sending it on. Richard Cory Whenever Richard Cory went downtown, We people on the pavement looked at him: He was a gentleman from sole to crown. Clean favored, and imperially slim. And he was always quietly arrayed, And he was always human when he talked; But still he fluttered pulses when he said, "Good morning,” and he glittered when he walked. And he was rich — yes, richer than a king — And admirably schooled in every grace: In fine, we thought he was everything To make us wish that we were in his place. So on we worked, and waited for the light. And went without the meat, and cursed the bread; And Richard Cory, one calm summer night. Went home and put a bullet through his head. Consumer is sick of tricks Dear Ann Landers: I am tired of purchas­ ing everything from cookies to cosmetics only to find when I get home that, due to trick packaging, I’ve been gypped. I buy a package of cookies that looks twice as full as the package next to it on the shelf, and when I open it I discover that the tray holding the cookies takes up more room in the box than the cookies. I am frustrated every time I buy a bottle of something and find that half the weight is due to extra-thick glass on the bottom and a “top” that goes way down into the bottie. Please tell the manufacturers that this is not the way to build product acceptance. When customers discover they’ve been fooled they buy a competing brand. Does anyone else out there get this steam­ ed? What can be done about it? - Mad in Virginia. Dear Mad: The cereal buyers of America raised cain, and they got results. Packagers are now putting in more cereal. My advice is write to the manufacturer. The customer, IS king, and when the customers speak they get results. Defending the postal service Dear Ann Landers: 1 would like to com­ ment on the recent letters and news articles concerning the U.S. Postal Service. There is a city named "Lafayette” in 17 states. Similar names such as La Follette and Fayette are also listed in numerous states. However, Lafayette, Ind., is the only city with ZIP Code 47901. While several cities may share identical or similar names, each has its own unique ZIP Code. An incorrect or illegible ZIP code may result in your letter being misdirected 3,000 miles from its intended destination. For exam­ ple, if your "0" looks like a ”9”, the ZIP code 04726 becomes 94726 and instead of go­ ing to Maine, you letter will go to California. The reasons for undeliverable mail are numerous: no apartment number, illegible handwriting, wrong address, no forwarding order filed if the person has moved, etc. Apartment numbers are especially important. With 50 or so people living in a building, the letter carrier needs to know the apartment you MfOICARI SUPPllMffJl Very Competitive Rates ’ Covers Prescription Drugs a Excess Doctor Cherges Medicare Won't Pey. C. Wendell Strickland 964-2069 Undenrrttttn by: Golden Rule Insurance “A" Rated (Excellent) PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE ‘445 •335 •265 •335 *AII teeth ond materials used meet the high standards set by lhe American Dental Ass'n. ‘Our on premises lob provides individual & efficient service. •Free denture consultation X examination. (616) 455-0810 •l.O. Himebough DDS •D.D. Whit* DDS •G. Monc«wicz DDS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids want your letters delivered to. It is no small job moving the U.S. mail. The Lafayette post office employs clerks and mail handlers who are on the job 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They sort, load and unload the mail. Letter carriers begin at 6 a.m. sorting the mail for their routes. When you sec your carrier at your from door, you arc seeing the final step in a multi-detailed delivery system. The U.S. Postal Service is not perfect. The reason you hear of the letter that took five or 10 days to get from Chicago to New York is because it is an uncommon occurrence. Did you know that the post office delivers over 90 percent of the mail in one to three days? That’s a pretty remarkable record, as I see it. - J.B., West Lafayette. Ind. 47906. Dear J.B.: On the whole 1 would agree that the U.S. Postal Service docs an extremely good job, but a handful of incompetent depart­ ment heads, depot managers and truck drivers can and do give the entire system a bad name. me to throw him out. but financially I can t make it alone and emotionally I'm a incss. He has slept at my friend's house 10 nights out of the last 16. and he can't understand why I'm moody. He says that as long as he doesn’t want a divorce I shouldn’t complain. I’ve been married to this man more than half my life, and even though he makes me as mad as the dickens, he is still my husband and I love him. Please give me some help. I don’t know which way to go.----- Lost and Confus­ ed in Upstate N.Y. Dear Upstate: You need to get some counseling and find out why you are willing to be treated like dirt. Obviously your husband doesn't care about your feelings nor docs he seem to have any guilt about ignoring his children. Talking this out with a trained professional will give you some insight and help you decide what to do. I wish you luck. And P.S., honey, get a new "best friend." Faithful wife, unfaithful husband How much do you know about pot, cocaine, LSD, PCP, crack, speed and downers? Think you can handle them ? For up-to-the minute in­ formation on drugs, write for Ann Landers' newly revised booklet, "The Lowdown an Dope." Send $3 plus a self-addressed, stamped No. 10 envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Dear Ann Landers: I need your help. My husband is sleeping with my best friend. It is getting so that he spends more time at her house than at home. I’ve talked to her about this, and she says she is very lonely and that my husband is not in love with her, nor is she in love with him. She says she needs a man in her life and he is helping her out. 1 spend a lot of time crying. We have been married 22 years and have six kids, four are still at home. Everyone tells Lake Odessa News Cecil Perin, who was hospitalized in a Grand Rapids Hospital for a long time and was seriously ill and had undergone surgery, has improved enough that she was transferred to the Oakland Care Center at Royal Oak and is close to her daughter Virginia Dorn who lives in Troy. Cecile will have a birthday May 24. People of Lake Odessa can remember her with a card shower. She was active in many projects here. Now uncble to walk, she spends her time bet­ ween her bed and a wheelchair. Her address is 3030 Greenfield Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48072. Members of the VFW Post and Auxiliary held their annual Buddy Poppy Drive Friday and Saturday, and funds collected are used to assist veterans and their families. Sunday was the last one of serving breakfast until fall. The bingo nights are Mondays, and Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Jack Clark, a single man of Dowling, Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor, (subsequently owned by Michael L. Tompkins, o tingle man) to Michigan Notional Bonk, a National Bonking Association, Mortgagee, dated July 5, 1977 and recorded July 20. 1977, In Liber 231, Page 822 Barry County Records, Michigan. Which told mortgage was subsequently modified by a Mortgage Agreement dated August 19.1982 and recorded August 26.1982 in Liber 251. Page 699. Barry County Records and subsequently modified by a Mortgage Modification Agreement doted August 9.1985 and recorded August 13.1985 in Liber 425, Poge 636, Barry County Records on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due, at the dale hereof Six Thousand Fifty-Seven and 16/100 ($6,057.16) Dollars including interest at 12'4 per­ cent per annum. And no suit or proceedings having been in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by said mor­ tgage or any pari thereof. Naw, under the power of sate contained In said mortgage, ond pursuant Io Michigan Statute, notice Is hereby given that June 16, 1988, al 11:00 o'clock a.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale at public auction, to the highest bidder at the Barry County Court House, Hastings, Michigan, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held) of the mortgaged premises or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, os aforesaid, on sold mortgage with Interest, legal costs, charges and expenses, including at­ torney fees allowed by low. and any charges and expenses, including attorney fees allowed by law, and any sums paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in lhe premises. The length of the redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of such sale. Said premises are situated in the Twp. of Assyria, Barry County. Michigan, ond described as follows: A parcel of lond in the Northeast % of Section 7. Town 1 North, Range 7 West described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Nor­ thwest '4 of the Northeast '/« of said Section 7; thence West 385 feet: thence South 385 feet: thence East 3B5 feet; thence North 385 feet to the place of beginning. Doled: May 5. 1988 MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK Mortgagee LAW OFFICES OF PETER M. COOPER Attorneys for Mortgagee 30)00 Telegraph Rood - Suite 408 Birmingham. Michigan 48010 Tel. number (313) 645-2600 WOODWORKERS A national supplier of plywood parts to the office furniture industry is new taking appli­ cations: Machine & Press Operators ’5.50 Per Hour If you want... — Job Security — A Good Working Environment — Benefits — Overtime — Bonuses — 30-60-90 Day Review — Future with Opportunity Apply at... or... meetings of the Auxiliary are the first and third Thursday nights. Officers for the 1988-89 year are president of the Auxiliary Achsah Blochowiak; secretary, Gen Hoppough; tresurer, Helen Haller; chaplain, Betty Hines; senior vice president is Evelyn Hahms; and junior vice president is Reine Peacock. Donald Mantlo is commander of the Post, Harlan (Bud) Middaugh is quarter master, Jim Hickey is senior vice and Allen Mick is chaplain. Christy, the six-year-old daughter of Sgt. James and Vicki Benham is back home at the Grand Forks Air Base, N.D. following surgery. Christy is the granddaughter of Kay Benham of Hastings and William and Maiy Jane French of Lake Odessa and the grand niece of Leo Dull also of Lake Odessa. Davidson Plyfnrms, Inc. 5505 33rd St. S.E. Grand Rapids Call Beth Rich 616-956 0033 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made In lhe conditions of a certain mortgage mode lhe 30th day of December 1982. executed by FREDERICK E. HAYES, a single mon, as mortgagor, to CYNTHEAL R. HAYES, as mortgagee, and recorded In lhe Office of the Register of Deeds for Berry County, Michigan, on January 10, 1983, in Liber 252, on poge 634. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and un­ paid at the date of this notice Nine Thousand Fortytwo and 27/100 ($9,042.27) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or proceeding ot low or in equity having been instituted Io recover the debt, or any part of the deb*, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday. June 21, 1988, at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings, that being lhe place for holding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered lor sale ond sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mor­ tgage. together with interest thereon at nine (9%) percent per annum, together with the lego) costs ond charges of sale, including the attorney fees as provided by law and in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and described as follows, to-wit: Lois 1200 and 1201 in the City, formerly Village, of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof. The length of redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A. 3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Dated: Moy 6. 1988 Jeffrey I. Youngsmo (P40393) Attorney for Cyntheal R. Hayes Siegel. Hudson, Gee & Fisher 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (6/9) State of Michigan Probate Court PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 88-19946-NC In the motter of Bradley Scott Johnson. Social Security Number 373-68-6938. TAKE NOTICE: On June 16. 1988 at 1:00 p.m. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Bradley Scott Johnson to Brad Scott Johnson. The change of name Is not sought for fraudulent or evil intent. Moy 23. 1988 Bradley Scott Johnson 2463 Iroquois Troll Hastings, Mi 49058 948-8463 (5/26) HELP WANTED Fuelgas Co., a local supplier of L.P. gas and appliances, is looking for an indivi­ dual to fill a vacancy in their utility dept.! Persons to be considered must be at least 21 years of age, neat in appearance, in good health and be able to pass D.O.T. physical, have a clean driving record and chauffeurs license, be mechanically inclined and have a good work record. Persons interested in working for a top notch company with good wages and benefits must send resume to ... Ad #316, c/o J-Ad Graphics Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 26. 1988 From Time to Time... Tina Landis Mendrano will be at parent’s place from June 4 to 14 by—Esther Walton Alonzo Cadwallader fought in Civil War at 14 IONIA, MICH. Part III In the first installment. Alonzo Cadwallader had joined the Civil War at the age of 14. After he enlisted in Jackson, the regiment went by train to Washington D.C. Here, they were sent to South Mountain to engage in the struggle between the States. At South Mountain Cadwallader witnessed his first days of fighting. Soon after his experiences at South Moun­ tain and Antietam, Cadwallader and his com­ rade Eli Busha decided they did not like their captain. So they just left the company and headed for home. It was their intention to re­ join another outfit after they were home. In last week’s issue, they were working their way through the Pennsylvania mountains and were seen by militia who chased them. Fortunately, they hid in some brush and were not captured. The story joins them as the horsemen scrutinize either side of the road they had missed the boys. Cadwallader and Busha took to the moun­ tains again and it was some time ’ere they ven­ tured on the roadway again and, when they traveled there, it was in the dark of the moon. After they were SO or 60 miles or so inland they bagan to associate with the country peo­ ple. avoiding towns by a detour around. There was then no danger among the country folk with time, nothing was too good for uniforms, a plausible story had to be invented. They were taken prisioners, they said, at Harper Feny, when Col. Miles surrendered his 12,000 troops to the enemy. There were, so many, and the ”Johnnies" so hardly pressed they let their prisoners go on parole of honor they were making their way to the parole camp at Columbus, Ohio. It was plausible and it worked. The narrator, with his knife, made a hole in the comer of his hat, which he said was made just before surrender. "Oh. my! What a nar­ row escape," the women folk would say. One evening they called at a house in the outskirts of a little town in a small valley bet­ ween the mountains and got their supper. The lady was very talkative and they gathered much valuable information. Here husband was out on picket duty. He belonged to an organization called Minute Men. They guard­ ed the roads and mountain passes by night. She insisted they should sleep in the house. They said they carried with them the soldier’s mascot (ticks) and they would sleep In the bam on the hay in an open loft. The next mor­ ning, they were surprised at an early hour by the master - they expected he was still on picket duty - he had.consulted with his wife and found she was entertaining guests. He came up the ladder and looked them over. The conversation was not free and cordial he suspected something and they know it from his maner. He was unarmed. He had left his weapons at the station, so he could not hold them up. He did not say much, but they read him like an open book and were prepared to resist if necessary. "Well boys,” he said, as he descended the ladder, “you will stay for breakfast?” "Certainly," was the response they were star boarders; they never lost a meal when op­ portunity invited. They kept an eye on him through the cracks in the bam and saw him slip slyly off toward town. When he was out of sight, they went to the bouse. The demeanor of the lady had changed-she had made no preparation for breakfast "Would they stay?" she asked. “Certainly" they replied, “if she would name the time they would be there - they would take a little stroll in the freshness of morning and look over the town if they had time.*’ When out of sight they took to the mountains again. When they neared the great city of Pitt­ sburgh, they made a large detour to the south and struck the Ohio River. They dared not undertake the common mode of passage. The night was dark and the banks steep and thickly wooded. With difficulty, they made their way down to the waler. They tried to find a boat moored to the shore but were unable to do so. They found a plank among some driftwood. Cad­ wallader suggested they disrobe, tic their clothes to the plank and swim the river. Busha declared he could "Swim like a stone and dive like a feather." (He had no learned the art.) That raised a new and unexpected problem. The river was broad and deep, the water and night were chill, as it was late in Ocotober or the first of November - they didn’t throw, they had lost their time reckoning. Where there is a will there is a way - the problem was soon solved. Busha rode the plank and carried the clothes and Cadwallader swam the river and pushed his comrade before him. The passage was necessarily slow, and laborious. The undertaking proved to be much more difficult and dangerous than anticipatedthe current was strong and the plank angle toward the opposite shore, and, being partly submerged by the weight of the rider, it was very difficult to manage. At times, it seemed to the swimmer as though it was an utter im­ possibility to accomplish the feat and save his comrade, but he resolved they would survive or perish together. By the time they reached the opposite shore the swimmer was chilled to the bone and exhausted. Through Ohio, their progress was more rapid and less dangerous. At a railroad sta­ tion, they passed along to a freight engine and engaged in conversation with the engineer oil­ ing up the joints if his old iron horse. They soon won his sympathy. Because he had a brother in the service, their uniforms were passport on his train. He said it was against lhe rules of the road to take any one on his engine, but if they would pass around to the other side so they could not be observed from lhe station, they might climb into his cab just before he pulled the throttle - at the next station he would have time to find a more convenient place for them to ride. They needed no second invitation to aid and abet the accommodating engineer to violate the rules of the road. It was close quarters in that cab for four, but they kept out of the way of the engineer and the fireman as much as possible. They enjoyed that trip immensely, as the old engine went pounding down the road - much better than hiking across country, especially over mountains ranges, or the long weary march over dusty roads on a hot day with 60-pound knapsacks strapped to their backs. When they arrived at the next station, the engineer gave them a special - an empty freight car. They found some empty boxes so they could sit by the partly open door and view the scenery when in motion. They were instructed to close the door when the train was at rest. They were honored guests to the end of the engineers run - a hundred miles or more. When the pair arrived in Jackson, their paths diverged and they parted company — Busha's home being Spring Arbor and Cadwallader’s on a farm a mile south of Hickory Corners. Cadwallader came up to his house across the field though the orchard and met his mother in the yard. She stood tranfixed with surprise and astonishment when first she saw her son standing before her. It was the first news from him since his ar­ rival in Washington and she knew from the papers, that his regiment has been engaged in the great battles of South Mountain and An­ tietam and had lost heavily in those engagements. Paltry words cannot begin to describe the anguish that had wrung her heart during those anxious days and nights. When the mother led the way into the house, her son refused to follow. She looked at him in astonishment - wondering if he had suffered some kind of head &ound. "No" he said, “you put the boiler on the tried to win his mother’s consent, but she would not budge and refused to listen to his pleadings. In August 1863. Cadwallader and another friend. James Elliott went to Kalamazoo and enlisted in the 14th Michigan Light Artillery, and they were soon performing the routine duties of camp life. Just how their mothers found out where they were, they did not know. But they found out and appeared on muster day and protested against mustering their sons into the United Slates Military service on account of their age. The mustering officer grumbled and told the mothers they would have to go home and gel the boys clothes, as he would not permit them to retain their uniforms of not mustered. The boys had sold their citizen clothes. The mothers replied that they had brought suits, so there was no excuse for the mustering officer, and he ordered the noys to stand aside and refused to muster them. The musters pleaded with their sons not to run away again and enlist. They promised they would not enlist again without their con­ sent before they arrived at the age of 18 years. Thus ended the checkered career of a boy in the Civil War limes. ’ H!"""!!!"! !" @' " Over 40 people visited "The Maples”, a historical home built by Dean Eugene Daven­ port in the 1880s and remodeled into its pre­ sent Tudor style in the 1920s, last Thursday evening when the Barry County Historical Society met there. The home is on Davenport Road, two miles south of Woodland and a lit­ tle east. Mike Ellis, a current resident of the home, with his family, greeted members and guests of the society. He conducted a tour of tha Erounds and the mansion before the group eld its business meeting in the large meeting room in one end of the building. Andrew Ellis, eldest son of the host, was a gracious assistant to his father in greeting people and seeing that everyone was comfortable. Hostesses Nell Stannard, Mercedeth McMillen and Cathy Lucas served homemade ice cream and cake after the meeting. Last week, Garold and Mercedeth McMillen returned to their Woodland home after spending several months at winter quarters in Riverview, Fla. The McMillens spent one dr.y in a motel in Indiana on the way home rather than drive through a severe dust storm that day. When they got back to Michigan, they spent two days at the home of their son and daughter-in-law. Kip and Mary McMillen on Highway 66, before moving into their own house in Woodland. Earl and Lurene Enness were seen at the Masonic Dinner in Ionia on Sunday as well as Victor Eckert. Betty Smith. Pastor Ward Pierce, Jim and Cathy Lucas and Chuck Armbruster. The corrected marker for the grave of Confederate Veteran Noah Fauver has been received and placed in the Woodland cemetery in time for the Memorial Day ser­ vices which will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. A brass marker has also been placed on the grave by the United Confederate Veterans Association. The 92nd Annual Woodland School Tina Landis Mendrano will be at her parent's (Ford and Inez Landis) home at 4804 Clark Rd.. June 4-I4. Netacta i.X.-tlv* age I'/i. will be with her. Friends may call 367-4981 or drop by to see her. IONIA, MICH. coupon- IONIA, MICH SUNDAY BUFFET 95 This Michigan regiment in camp was probably similar to the regiment Cadwallader belonged to. stove roll out the old wash tub and hunt up a change of clothes.” With that he parted com­ pany with the "Army louse.” Cadwaller attended winter school at Hickory Comers. On the 12th day of March 1863, Captain Douglas of Augusta called for lhe soldier boy at his mother's home. She claimed he had no legal title to her son, as he was under 18 years of age, and she protested. He had a duty to perform, Douglas said. It was arranged that the soldier boy would meet him the next day at Augusta where he wished to take the train for Detroit to report. The ap­ pointment was promptly kept, and on reaching Detroit, habeas corpus proceedings were instituted in the District court of the United States for the Eastern District of Michigan, and the soldier boy was promptly discharged from all military authority and control and returned home with his mother and resumed his school without much loss of time. It would naturally be supposed that with all of hii experience, a boy so young would not care to enter the military service again, not so. It was not long after his release before he began to talk about re-entering the service and Pa^e 7 PRIME RIB ROAST BEEF । with BAKED HAM coupon FRIED CHICKEN^^R REG. 8” B.B.Q. COUNTRY RIBS 5*^2.00 WITH AU THE TRIMMINGS ONE COUPON GOOD FOR ANY - IMO ■ 4-00 -w-cornerj l-w-cor ner-g • omhl IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. . IONIA, MICH. Memorial Day - SALE - SPECIAL BANNER Graduation Issue Thursday, June 2nd, 1988 •riaS®' SENIORS - If you want your picture included in this special issue, but did not have it taken at White’s Photography, please leave your picture (with your name on the back) at the high school or Banner office by Friday, May 27. PARENTS, EMPLOYERS - Honor your graduate with a special display ad. Call the 1 Banner office for details — Phone 948-8051 Hastings graduate receives awards Hastings High School 1966 graduate. Chuck Guenther, recently received several awards for his work with emotionally im­ paired students. Guenther was named "Outstanding Profes­ sional” by the Michigan Association of Emo­ tionally Disturbed Children. “Administrator of the Year” by the Michigan Association of Teachers of Emotionally Disturbed Children and "Administrator of the Year" by the Grand Traverse Area Chamber of Commerce. Guenther is employed by the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District as the assis­ tant director of Special Education and director of programs for the Emotionally Impaired. Guenther is the «cn of former Hastings school superintendent Richard J. Guenther. jCPenney BSC^LJfESjUn « ' JC^annty Company. Inc. DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 26, 1988 Saxon hardball team sweeps Albion 5-4,5-0 A doublcheadcr sweep of Albion Tuesday gave Hastings sole possession of third place in the final Twin Valle baseball standings. The Saxons bumped off the Wildcats in the first game 5-4 and then grabbed the nightcap 5-0. Hastings ups its overall mark to 15-7 while finishing 9-5 in the league. The Saxons, win­ ners of five straight, play al Wayland in a pre­ district game Friday and then finish up their regular season June I against Maple Valley. In the Albion opener. Saxon sophomore lef­ thander Tom Vos survived 10 hits and three walks to up his record to 4-1. Vos struck out three and allowed only two earned runs. Hastings erased a 1-0 deficit with two runs in the second inning on singles by Gary Parker and Mark Atkinson followed by two ground outs and an error. In the third, singles by Jack Hobcrt. Jeff Pugh and Parker produced a run. Hastings made it 5-1 in the fourth on an rbi Saxon jayvee baseball team blasts Hillsdale twice, winning 12-2 and 6-5 Gary Parker of Hastings fouls off a pitch in the Saxons’ 5-4 win over Al­ bion in the first game of Tuesday’s doubleheader. Saxon net team 4th in 10-team regional Hastings placed fourth in last weekend's 10-team regional tennis tournament to dose out its highly-successful season. Gull Lake won the regional followed by Kalamazoo Christian and Harper Creek in third. Hastings’ No. 2 doubles team of freshmen Matt Gahan and David Oom advanced to the regional finals by knocking off Jackson Lumen Christi and Kalamazoo Christian foes. In the finals. Gahan and Oom lost to Kalamazoo Christian 6-3, 6-3. The pair finish their outstanding season with a 14-4 mark. “It was a strong showing by everyone,” said Hastings coach Karl Kutch. Hastings won its final two regular season matches to finish 8-4 overall. The Saxons knocked off Charlotte 4-3 while blanking Grand Ledge 7-0. Against Grand Ledge. Matt DeCamp won at No. 1 singles 6-4. 6-2; Andy Mogg won at No. 2 6-3. 6-0; Ted Keniston at No. 3 6-0, 6-0; and Craig Cole took a 6-1.6-2 decision at No. 4. In doubles. Jeff Rodcnbeck and Brad Weller won at No. 1 7-6, 7-5: Gahan and Oom won 6-0, 6-3; and Joe Meppelink and Jeff Baxter won at No. 3 6-0, 6-0. Against Charlotte, the meet was lied 3-3 un­ til the third doubles match where Baxter and Meppelink prevailed 6-2. 7-6. Gahan and Oom also won in doubles 6-4, 6-3 while DeCamp was a winner in singles 6-0, 6-2 as was Keniston 6-4, 6-3. Hastingd effectively ended a brief twogame junior varsity baseball losing streak with a pair of wins over Hillsdale 12-2 and 6-5 last Thursday. In the opener. Scott Hubbert threw a twohitter in the five-inning, mercy-run shortened game. He walked five and struck out four in winning his fifth game of lhe year. Jamie Murphy and Shawn Kwekel had three hits while Hubbert helped his own cause with three rbis. In the nightcap. Bob Huvcr and Jamie Brown combined on a 10-hittcr to stop the Hornets. Hastings overcame a 3-1 deficit with four runs in the bottom of the third and went on to the win. Tim Cruttenden had two hits while Hubbert drove in two runs with a double. Hastings lost a single game to Lakeview 11-7 as the Spartans scored seven runs in the bottom of the sixth to win. single by Kent Gee and a sacrifice fly by Lee Nichols. Alhion made it close with three runs in the bottom of the sixth. Paul Roy and Parker led the seven hit Hastings attack with two singles each. In the nightcap, the whole story was Hobcrt. The junior righthander allowed only two hits and a walk while fanning eight. Hastings scored all Hobcrt needed in the se­ cond on a single by Nichols, a walk to Pugh and a single by Parker to load the bases. A ground out by Jamie Strohm gave the Saxons their first run. In the fifth. Atkinson was safe on an error and Strohm walked. A bunt single by Jason Eldred scored one run and a walk to Roy and a single by Gee produced two more. Nichols finished off the four-run inning with an rbi single. Nichols had two of the Saxons' five hits while Gee drove in a pair of runs. Alumni baseball game set next Monday With a change of format, the annual Hastings alumni baseball game will be held Monday. May 30 at I p.m. at the high school baseball field. The game with feature odd number years Hastings graduates against even number years instead of the former current Saxon team ver­ sus alumni format. Any former player who wishes to play in the game should contact Bernie Oom at 945-9790. A picnic will immediately follow the game. Sports Relay teams head Saxon placers at regional track meet Members of the Hastings girls track team who qualified for this weekend's state meet: (back row left to right) Laurie Kensington, Tracy Heath, Melinda Hare (front) Carrie Schneider, Heidi Herron, Evy Vargaz and Katy Peterson. Hastings Mens Softball Standings Hastings Men’s Softball Standings Gold Hast. Softball Club Hastings Merchants Bourdos............................................. Athletes for Christ Diamond Club McDonald Maple Valley Merchants Silver Viatec................. Larry Poll Realty. Fiberglass Hast. Mutual Hast. Sanitary Proline Middleville Tool & Dye FlexFab B&B..................... EW Bliss Results Sanitary I4. Bliss 4; Hastings Merchants 13, Bourdo 10; Bourdo 16. McDonalds 6; Viatec 10. FlexFab 2; Larry Poll 9. Mutual 3; Fiberglass 17. Proline 12: Softball Club 6. Diamond Club 4: Athletes 16. MV 2; Mid­ dleville 13. B/B 4; Viatec 10. FlexFab 5: Fiberglass 14. Bliss 5; Proline 9. B&B 5; Mutual 10. Middleville 5; Larry Poll 11. Sanitary 7. Home Runs Gold Wellman. DC 1; Risner, Bourdo 1. Silver Grosser, Midd. 1: Pennington. FF 1. Next weeks schedule June 1 6: 30 Bliss vs. B&B 7: 30 Bourdo vs. Hastings Merchants 8: 30 MV vs. Hastings Merchants June 2 6: 30 Proline vs. Mutual 7: 30 Fiberglass vs. Sanitary 8: 30 Viatec vs. Larry Poll June 3 6:30 Middleville Tool vs. FlexFab 7 30 Softbai Club vs. Athletes 8:30 Diamond Club vs. McDonalds Five relay teams, including three which qualified for state, headed Hastings placers in last Friday’s regional Class B track meet at Caledonia. Three Saxon girls relay teams — the 800, 400 and 1600 foursomes — qualified for the state meet to be held this weekend in Sturgis. Two boys relay teams placed at the regionals but did not qualify for state. Overall, Hastings’ girls finished a respec­ table fifth with 39 Yi points while the boys were 12th with eight and one third points. Hastings' top finisher was Tracy Heath, who grabbed a third in the 400 meter run (60.4) to earn a berth in the state meet. The 800 relay team of Laurie Kensington, Heath, Melinda Hare and Evy Vargaz (1:47.3) took second as did Vargaz, Carrie Schneider, Kensington and Hare in the 400 (52.3) and Heidi Herron, Katy Peterson, Hare and Heath in the 1600 (4:06). Other Saxon girls who placed at the meet but who didn't qualify for the state included a fourth place finish by Vargaz in the 100 (13.0), a fourth by Lin James in the 300 (48.2) and a fifth by Katy Peterson in the 400 Words to the Y’s Michigan Bike Expedition During the week of June 20-24, campers, ages 12-14 at YMCA Camp Algonquin, will travel to northern Michigan by camp bus and bike back to Camp Algonquin enjoying the beautiful back-roads and small towns along the coast of Lake Michigan. Campers will en­ joy biking 30-50 miles per day then exploring the new campsites at a different camp or state park on the way to our triumphant ride back to camp. Campers will supply their own 10/12 speed bike, and will enjoy cooking their own meals and sleeping in tents. For more infor­ mation. call the YMCA at 945-4574. Canoeing the Pine or lhe Pere Marquette River YMCA Camp Algonquin will provide a se­ cond exciting trip for youth ages. 12-14. dur­ ing the week of July 18-22. After a day of refining the campers canoeing and camping skills at YMCA Camp, they’ll take off for the canoe trip of their lives down one of Michigan's famous rivers. Campers will spend four days paddling and exploring the rugged terrain these rivers pass through, and at the days end. the food they’ll prepare and the tent they’ve just pitched, couldn’t look better. There arc just a few more spaces left for this expedition. If you are interested, please call the YMCA. 945-4574. Day Camp Yes. there is still room in this years day camp program. The week of June 20-24 has a few openings, and the week of July 18-22 is almost filled. Day camp is designed to give campers, ages 6-7, a first camping experience during the day and be home at night. This year, campers will have an option to stay overnight on Thursday, where they'll go on a hayride and have a visit from Indian Joe. Campers will also participate in regular camp activities such as swimming, camp crafts, hiking. BB and archery shooting, nature and trips to the island. Special events will also be held daily. Day campers are transported to and from camp by our camp bus from the Hastings Junior High. Each day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. The cost for the one week program is S65. Those interested in participating should call the YMCA office at 945-4574 and a detailed brochure will be sent to them. Resident Camp Programs Camp Algonquin even has resident camp programs for youth ages. 8-11. Everything we do at Camp Algonquin is designed so each boy and girl experiences the most growth and has the best time possible. Each camper lives in a cabin with a senior counselor and 8-9 other campers of about the same age. Campers may come with a friend and be in the same cabin with them. Resident camp normally begins on Sunday at 2 p.m. and ends on Friday at 5 p.m. Families are invited to come to camp on Sun­ day for a visit to see the facility and share in some of the fun their campers will have in the days ahead. To help provide activities appropriate for the age and developmental level of each camper, sessions ae normally arranged by age: 8-9 year olds and 10-11 year olds (resi­ dent camp). Every morning during resident camp, campers choose three skill clinics in which they will participate in for the entire week. Here under our trained instructors, campers will be able to learn the skills of canoeing, athletics, fishing, computers, tennis, archery, mountaineering, space exploration, and swimming (every camper is required to par­ ticipated in a Red Cross learn to swim class). A popular part of each day is “cabin time" those special periods when each cabin group and their counselors plan their own activities. They may take a float trip down the lake to the store, ride a rubber raft, go fishing, make crafts, shoot BB or archery, hike, take a bike trip, play kickball or any of a hundred new adventures they may create on their own. After dinner, campers have time to relax, visit the camp store, make crafts, paddle a boat, catch a fish, shoot BB guns or archery or play putter golf. Of course the highlight of any camp day is the evening program. This is a time when the imagination takes over. Games or chase, high adventure, campfires, carnivals, skit nites, overnites and cookouts on Indian Island, capture the flag, camper/counsclor hunts, water carnivals, and the weekly Indian ceremony will give every boy and girl never-to-be-forgotten moments that will last a lifetime. For more information, and a detailed brochure, please call the YMCA. May of lhe resident camp weeks have just a few open­ ings. so call today...945-4574. (1:02.2). No Hastings boys qualified for state with the Saxons' top finish a third by Archie Wood in the 1600 meter run (4:34.6). Chris Tracy took a sixth in the 300 meter hurdles (41.9) while the 400 meter relay team of Brian Wolfenlprger, Pete Hauschild, Scott Teske and Allen Slocum also took a sixth (45.4). Hastings' 1600 meter relay foursome of Mark Matthews, Paul Hare. Scott Schoessel and Mike Brown broke a school record (3:33.4). but could finish no higher than eighth. Saxon golfers finish ninth in regional meet Hastings' golf team finished ninth of 18 schools at last week’s regional tournament. The Saxons shot a 425 in the 18-hole event. Mt. Pleasant won the tourney with a 344 while Kentwood took second at 380. Grand Rapids Catholic Central was third with a 395. Nancy Vitale led Hastings with a 96 to rank 12th among the 90 golfers. Jennifer Chase shot a 99, Kerry Begg a 111, Janelie Hoekstra a 119 and Bobbi Jo Nelson a 120. Hastings' Amy Bowers scores one of Hastings' seven fifth Inning runs In Tuesday s 17-5 first game win over Albion. w Saxons walk past Albion in doubleheader 17-5 and 11*0 It apparently doesn’t take hilling to win all softball games. Hastings took advantage of 33 walks to sweep Albion in a girls softball doubleheader on Tuesday, 17-5 and 11-0. The Saxons had just four hits in the opener and three in the nightcap, but the walks and seven Wildcat errors helped Hastings to the easy sweep. Hastings, which has won six of its last eight games, are now 8-11 overall. The team finishes 5-8 in the Twin Valley. In lhe opener, the Saxons broke open a 5-5 game in the fourth with seven runs on six walks and a bases loaded triple by Angie Willson. " Hastings scored five more in the fifth on two more walks, an error and three singles. Alison Curtiss anu Jeanette Koy drove in runs with hits in that inning. Wilson had two of the four Hastings hits and scored three runs. Melissa Bclson also scored three times. In all. Hastings had 20 walks in the opener. Kim Smith was the winning pitcher on a three-hitter. She walked only two in the fiveinning game shortened by the mercy rule. Kim McDonald followed up ihat perfor­ mance with a one-hitter in the nightcap. McDonald allowed only a third inning single in her five innings. Leading only 2-0 in the second. Hastings erupted for six runs in the second on seven walks and Willson's run-producing single. Hastings had oniy three hits in the game, but used 13 walks and four Albicn errors to score 11 runs. Saxon JV softball team ups record The Hastings jayvee softball team has won 2 of its last 4 games, splitting 2 games against fast pitching and then 2 games against real slow pitching, said coach Spencer Goodyear. The fast pitching win was a 21-9, 5-inning game against Harper Creek while the loss was a 12-0 shutout at Battle Creek Lakeview. Hillsdale's slow pitching won the first game 14-9, but the Saxons bounced back in the night cap 15-10. Against Harper Creek, the girls played their best game of the year, banging out 10 hits and taking 8 walks. Elissa Kelly led the offense with 5 hits. 5 runs scored, and 5 runs baited in. Char Dunn was the winning pitcher giving up 7 hits and 3 walks. In the first game against Hillsdale, lhe Sax­ ons had trouble adjusting to the real slow pit­ ching by the Hornets. The Saxons did manage 13 hits, but drew only one walk. Dunn took a lough loss giving up 9 hits and 10 walks. Hastings perked up the second game behind the pitching by Kara Teahan. who allowed 3 runs, 4 hits and 2 walks in her 4 innings. Tracy Keller, with key relief work by Char Dunn, shut down the Hornets for the rest of the game. Offensively for the doubleheader. Melissa Winick had 5 hits, while Jessi King and Tracy Keller each had four. Winick, King. Kelly. Dunn and Tammy Galbreath each scored 4 runs. Fish Hatchery Park dedicated Saturday A $310,000 improvement project at Fish Hatchery Park was dedicated last Saturday in a ceremony attended by the Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray, city council members and representatives of the public services office. The project was derived from the city’s recreation master plan of 1978-88 which in­ ventoried each of the five city-run parks and listed what the city was lacking in recreation facilities. The result was a 42-acre project which began in July of 1986 and was finished a year later. The project was funded by a $155,000 grant from the Department of Natural Resources and matching funds from the city. The city’s funds came out of its operating budget in an­ ticipation of the DNR grant. The new facility contains restrooms, a 36-foot hexagon shelter, two tennis courts, a basketball court, soccer field and blacktopped parking area as well as playground equip­ ment, picnic area, and $6,000 worth of walk­ ing paths and exercise stations funded by the DNR and Pennock Hospital. Watching Hastings Mayor Mary Loy Gray cut the ribbon at ceremonies at Fish Hatchery Park are (left to right) former mayor William Cook, council member Frank Campbell, Director of Public Services Mike Klovanlch, and council members Dave Jasperse and Miriam White. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 26, 1988 — Page 9 COMMON COUNCIL Parade highlights local Memorial Day The annual Memorial Day parade in Hastings steps off Monday morning from the Hastings City Garage and will wind up at Riverside Cemetery to honor veterans of the U.S. armed services. Participants will assemble at 9:30 a.m.. and the parade begins at 10 a.m from the garage at 301 E. Court St. Leading the parade will be a color guard from the American Legion post in Hastings. Also expected to participate arc local troops of Cub Scouts. Boy Scouts. Girl Scouts and Campfire. The Hastings High School Saxon Marching Band is expected to provide music for the parade. Local service clubs will have represen­ tatives in the parade, and war veterans will ride in cars during Monday's activities. Frank Weinbrecht. commander of the Hastings Post of the American Legion, said the parade will march down State Street to the Barry County Courthouse, where a wreath will be placed at the Vietnam Veterans' memorial. The assembly will continue to Tyden Park, where a wreath will be placed at the veterans' memorial there. A wreath will also be tossed into the river in honor of veterans who served in the U.S. Navy. The parade will continue to Riverside Cemetery for additional ceremonies. Southeastern Elementary Schools observe ‘Just Say No’ Week with various events Southeastern Elementary School celebrated the National Just Say No Week with a week full of events. Each day had a theme which related to substance abuse prevention. Various activity sheets and films were used throughout the week. Students were able to participate in two separate school assemblies. The week’s open­ ing assembly had guest speakers Sheriff David Wood and Tim James from Barry County Substance Abuse Council. The ending assembly featured the high school Peer­ Resistant Group. And making their debut "California Dan" and his “Raisinettes" per­ forming their version of the Pointer Sisters Neutron Dance though rctitlcd the Drug-Free Dance. One of the school activities was a canned goods collection sponsored by the Student Council and the “Just Say No" members. The canned goods have been donated to LOVE. Inc This project was held to encourage students to think of others, hopefully building a positive self-image. The better someone's self-esteem, the less chance of substance abuse. BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following are lhe most popular videocassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1988, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. 18. "Top Gun" (Paramount) 19. "Mary Poppins" (Disney) 20. "Beverly Hills Cop U" (Paramount) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS 1. The Untouchables" (Paramount) VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 2. "The Witches of Eastwick" (Warner) 1. “Callanetics" (MCA) 3. "Adventures in Babysitting" 2. "Lady and lhe Tramp" (Disney) (Touchstone) 3. "Start Up With Jane Fonda" (Lorimar) 4. "Stakeout" (Touchstone) 4. "Jane Fonda's Low Impact Aerobic 5. "The Princess Bride" (Nelson) Workout” (Lorimar) 6. "Innerspace" (Warner) 5. ”Jane Fonda's New Workout" (Lorimar) 7. "Beverly Hills Cop II" (Paramount) 6. "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" 8. "Dirty Dancing" (Vestron) (Paramount) 9. "Less Than Zero" (CBS-Fox) 7. "The Untouchables" (Paramount) 10. "The Pick-up Artist" (CBS-Fox) 8. "An American Tail" (MCA) 1 l."The Lost Boys" (Warner) 9. "Pink Floyd: The Wall" (MGM-UA) 12. "The Big Easy" (HBO) 10. "Sleeping Beauty" (Disney) 13. "No Way Out" (HBO) 11. "Sign o' lhe Times" (MCA) 14. *The Living Daylights" (CBS-Fox) 12. "Jane Fonda’s Easy Going Workout" 15. "Someone to Watch Over Me" (Lorimar) (RCA-Columbia) 13. "Dirty Dancing" (Vcstron) 16. "Flowers in the Attic" (New World) 14. "The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 17. "The Sicilian" (Gladden) 15. "Playboy 1988 Playmate Video 18. “Robocop" (Orion) Calendar" (Lorimar) 19. 'The Hidden” (Media) 16. "Kathy Smith's Ultimate Video 20. "Death Wish 4: The Crackdown" Workout" (JCI) (Media) 17. "Kathy Smith's Starting Workout" (Fox Hills) Music Center 130 W. State St., Downtown Hastings FREE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE Use our Convenient Court Street Entrance NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES and on PROPOSED 1988-89 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 1, 1988, at 7:30 p.m., at 202 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan, the Board of Education of Barry Intermediate School District will hold a joint public hearing to consider the district’s proposed 1988-89 General and Special Education budgets, and to consider the levying in 1988 of an additional proposed millage rate of .0033 mills for operating purposes pursuant to Act 5 Public Acts of Michigan 1982. The Board of Education may not adopt its proposed 1988-89 budgets until after the public hearing. Copies of the proposed 1988-89 budgets are available for public inspection during normal business hours at 202 S. Broadway, Hastings Mi-,higan. The Board of Education has the complete authority to establish that 1.38 mills be levied in 1988 from within its present authorized millage rate. The additional proposed millage rate would increase revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem property tax levies in 1988 otherwise permitted by Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982, by 3.7 percent. This additional millage rate will no’ increase the school operating millage beyond the 1.38 mills already authorized. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss both the school district's proposed 1988-89 General and Special Education budgets and the levy of an additional millage rate. Following the public hearing, the Board of Education may adopt its 1988-89 General and Special Education budgets; not less than seven (7) days following the public hearing the Board of Education may approve the levy of all or any portion of the proposed additional millage rate. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. JOHN R. FEHSENFELD, Secretary May 23, 1988 A wreath will be placed at lhe grave of lhe most recent veteran buried at lhe park. Thomas Eveland. Eaton County lawyer and candidate for Barry/Eaton County Circuit Court judge, w ill be the guest speaker at Mon­ day's ceremonies :.t Riverside Cemetery. An avenue of flags will be displayed al the ceremony. The flags displayed in the avenue represent deceased soldiers and sailors. Weinbrecht slid. "They're the flags from the coffins of veterans." he said. "Each one has a brass tag with the veteran's name.” Last Saturday. Weinbrecht said, miniature flags were placed on the graves of all veterans buried at Riverside and Mt. Calvary cemeteries in Hastings. Message will perform at Hastings church Message, a black gospel group from Grand Rapids, will be featured in concert this Sun­ day (May 29) at Word of Faith Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. Whether acappella or with full instrumenta­ tion. Message provides a smooth four-part vocal blend. The group's first album is scheduled to be released later this summer. They arc also scheduled for a performance at Hastings Sum­ merFest in August. Word of Faith Fellowship is located at 2750 Wall Lake Rd. (M43). Hastings. Pennock Hospital Birth Announcements IT’S A GIRL Raymond and Sandra Barlong of Nashville. May 18. 10:07 p.m. 7 lbs.. 6 ozs. Thomas and Debra Clark of Nashville. May23. 11:06 a.m. 8 lbs.. 8 ozs. Douglas and Betty Bassett of Hastings. May 24. 8:20 a.m. 7 lbs.. 2M ozs. Amanda Lynn born to Ed and Debbie Dunkice on May 16. weighing 8 lbs.. 3 ozs. Grandparents Ed and Suzie Dunklec of Hastings and Delores and Paul Bowers of Dorr. IT’S A BOY Lonctta and David Qucllctte of Nashville, May 24. 9:32 a.m. 8 lbs.. II ozs. Monte and Wendy O'Dell of Vermontville, 9:46 p.m. 7 lbs.. 15*4 ozs. Skateboards prohibited from downtown area Two complaints last week concerning kids riding skateboards in Hastings have led city officials to remind residents that skateboards are prohibited from the central business district. At the Hastings City Council meeting Monday, Fourth Ward Councilwoman Esther Walton said that kids on skateboards caused a near-miss accident last week in Hastings. Hastings Deputy Police Chief Jerry Sarver said police were called downtown on May 17 because several kids were riding skateboards on State Street. The kids left before police arrived, Sarver said. Two days later a citizen called police al 7:40 p.m. to report a near-miss accident near Broadway and Green streets involving a skateboard rider. Police talked to a 14-year-old who admitted he was "being a little careless." Sarver said Ordinance No. 205, which was approved in June 1987, prohibits skateboards from all streets, sidewalks and parking lots in the central business district. The ordinance also requires operators to yield the right of way to all other vehicles and pedestrians elsewhere in lhe city. Citizens are prohibited from using a skateboard in areas where signs are posted prohibiting their use or on private property without the owner's permission. Penalties for violating the ordinance include impounding the skateboard or a court-imposed sentence of 90 days in jail or $100 in fines. Legal Notices NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Default having boon made in tho forms and con­ ditions of certain mortgages made by JACK A. JAMES ond BONNIE S. JAMES, husbond and wife presently of 510 Gaskill. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Mortgagors, to the IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK, a Michigan Banking Coporation, of Ionia. Michigan, Mortgagee, dated April 4. :986. and recorded in tho Office of tho Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan on the 7th day of April. 1986 in Liber 433 of mortgages, on Page 27B. on which said mortgago is claimed to be due. at the date of this Notice, lor principal, in­ terest and penalties, lhe sum of TWENTY FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY THREE AND 67 100 ($24,493.67) DOLLARS, plus interest from May 10. 1988. and a second Mortgage doled Oc­ tober 11. 1986 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for lhe County of Barry and State of Michigan on the 20lh day of October. 1986 in Liber 441, page 739. on which said mortgage is claimed to be duo. al tho dote ol this Notice, for p-incipal. interest and penalties, the sum of TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN AND 73'100 ($2,247.73) DOLLARS plus interest from April 18. 19BB. plus 1986 real estate taxes in the amount of SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE AND 87/100 ($683.87) DOLLARS, and 1987 reo! estate taxes in the amount of EIGHT HUNDRED ELEVEN AND 66/100 ($811.66) DOLLARS including interest to May 31. 1988. An no suit, or proceedings at law or in equity having been Instituted to recover lhe debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained therein, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such cose made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday. Juno 23. 1988 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to tho highest bidder oi the East entrance of the Cour­ thouse. 220 W. State Street, Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for tho County of Barry is hold), of the premises described in said mortgage or for so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgages with the interest thereon at lhe role of ELEVEN PERCENT (11%) per annum and FOURTEEN AND ONE-QUARTER PER­ CENT (14.25%) per annum respectively, plus ex­ penses, including tho ottornoy fees allowed by law, and also any sums which moy be paid by the undersigned necessa-y to protect its interest in lhe premises which said promises are described as follows: Situated in the township of Carlton. County ol Barry ond Slate of Michigan, viz: Commencing at the North 1 /4 post of Section 33. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, thence South 1863.6 feel, thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes West. 1320 feel to lhe place of beginning, thence North 157.2 feet, thence South 80 degrees 22 minutes West 115 feet, thence South 12 degrees 30 minutes East 186.3 feet, thence North 58 degrees 56 minutes East 85.24 feet to the place of beginning. The length of redemption period os determined by Section 600.3240 of Compiled Lows of 1948 as amended, is Six (6) Months from lhe dote of sale. DATED AT IONIA. MICHIGAN. May 18. 1988 O'CONNOR. McNAMARA & O'KEEFE Atttorneys for Ionia Co. Nat. Bank By John P. O'Keefe (P18447) 220 W. Main Street Ionia. Ml 48846 (616)527-3410 (6/16) Moy 9. 1988 Common Council met in regular session, in the City Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan on Monday, May 9. 1988 al 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. Present at roll call were: Wol’on, White. Camp­ bell, Cusack, Fuhr, Josperse. Miller, Spencer. Moved by Miller, supported by Cusack that the minutes of April 25. meeting be approved as read and signed by lhe Mayor and City Clerk. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Invoices rood: General Alum & Chemical Corp.................. $1,962.74 Marblehead lime Co......................................... 1.872.32 T.J. Miller.............................................................. 1.075.00 Cottage Gardens Inc......................................... 1.870.00 Britten Concrete Const..................................... 2.705.20 M C. Smith & Assoc. Inc. (DDA)..................... 3.227.40 Cappons Shell................................................... $3,040.00 Moved by Fuhr, supported by While that the above invoices be approved as read. Yeos: Spencer, Miller, Josperse. Fuhr, Cusack. Camp­ bell. While. Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Josperse, supported by Milier that the invoices for Britten Concrete Const, for $3,352.50 for the City Hall Parking Lol be approved and a transfer from Designated City Hall Parking Lol Fund to the City Hall & Grounds budget and tho proper budget adjustment be made. Yeos: Walton. White. Campbell. Cusack, Fuhr. Josperse, Miller. Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Walton that the letter from Judy Kidder, Celebration Secretary for the Caledonia Scsqulcentennial/Centennial, in­ viting officials to attend their 100th birthday ond the township's 150lh birthday June 26. to July 2. be received and placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Spencer that the request from Al & Petes Sports Shop to demonstrate fly costing techniques to a small group at the Fish Hatchery Park Tuesday May 10, be approved. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the letter from the Michigan Municipal League dated April 22. requesting photos of current interest or historical value of our city to display In tho league headquarters in Ann Arbor be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Spencer that the Parks Committee seek aerial photos of the Fish Hatchery Park for the Michigan Municipal League to display. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Josperse. supported by White that the letter dated April 15. from the Micnigan Municipal League announcing lhe Annual Convention in Saginaw Civic Center on September 28-30, be received and filed. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Josperse that the Mayor Gray and Joe Rahn, JEDC director be authorized to sign the administrative plan for the JEDC CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) administrated jointly with the Ci/Co JEDC. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Fuhr, that the DDA minutes of April 26. be received and placed on filo. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Cusack that the letter from Janice Cook of 243 W. Benson, re­ questing permission to remove two trees in front ol 243 W. Benson at her expense be referred to the Street Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Ordinance 4211 reod. An Ordinance to amend section 4.6 of the Hostings Code, to regulate trade or business in City parks. Moved by Spencer, sup­ ported by Walton that a public hearing be set for May 23. at 7:45 p.m. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Cusack that the bids for repainting the 300,000 gallon water tank on the south side of town go to the low bidder of Pittsburg Tank ond Tower Co. for $20,067. Yeos: Spencer, Miller. Josperse, Fuhr, Cusack, Camp­ bell. White. Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Josperse that the letter from the Chief of Police. Dan Fumiss. -J v-jy 6, giving an update on lhe Central Dispatch issue be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Counolperson Walton stated that there will be a ribbon cutting at the Fish Hatchery Park on Satur­ day May 21, at 1:30 p.m. for the dedication of tho park ond in conjunction with the Arts Council Fair. Councilman Campbell asked for a Street Lighting Committee meeting on Monday. May 23, ot 7:00 p.m. Councilman Campbell reported that he represented the City at a meeting with Consumers Powers and they gave an update on the street lighting progress. He stated that the City has most of their lights in now and we were lucky we hod gotten ours ordered early. Mayor Gray proclaimed that month of May to be SAFE Place Month in the City of Hostings. Pam Weisman was present from SAFE Place and ex­ plained what they did for battered and abused people. Moved by Miller, supported by Cusack that tho City install o single steel light pole in the City Hall Parking Lot for a cost of $780 opposed to five poles at approximately $1.000 each which would be 15 to 18 ft. high similar to the ones the DDA is proposing for the downtown lots. Yeas: White, Campbell. Cusack. Fuhr. Josperse. Miller, Spencer. Noys: Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Director of Public Services, Mike Klovanich gave an update on the Cherry Hill Estates project ond staled that they need to shift their project approx­ imately 40 ft. to the east and the City would need new easements for utilities ond streets on the West side. Deputy Chief Jerry Sarver reod a letter doted Moy 6. from Chief Furniss stating that the Reserves have purchased a KR-11 Rodor Unit for $200 from Prairieville Twp. frorq their own funds earned ond saved by them for the City. Chief Fumiss extended his thanks to them for the service they perform so unselfishly. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusack, that the Mayor send a letter of thanks to the reserves and the letter from the Chief of Police dated May 6, be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Josperse that Traffic Control Order #112 be approved. Traffic control devices ol the intersections of Church and Center and Jefferson ond Center be changed, to wit: the STOP signs at Church ond Center be mov­ ed so os to stop traffic North bound and South bound, on Church, ot Center Street ond lhe STOP signs at Jefferson and Center be moved so os to stop traffic North bound and South bound on Jef­ ferson. Center Street would become a through street, from Michigan to Broadway. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that Council go into a Closed Session to discuss pending tax appeals. Yeas: Spencer, Miller, Fuhr, Cusack, Campbell. White, Walton. Absent: Nano. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Miller that the pro­ posed settlement recommended by the City At­ torney ond Acting City Assessor for Hastings Building Products tax appeal for 1987 ond 1988 for $600,000 SEV be approved. Yeas: Walton, White, Cusock, Fuhr, Jasperse. Miller, Spencer. Abstain­ ed: Campbell. Overruled by Mayor as out of order. Nays: Campbell. Moved by Cusack, supported by Miller that the proposed settlement recommended by lhe City At­ torney and Acting City Assessor for E.W. Bliss Co. tax appeal for 1987 and 1988 for $1.250,000 SEV be approved. Yeas: Spencer, Miller. Josperse, Fuhr. Cusock. White. Walton. Nays: Campbell. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Walton that the City Attorney. Jim Fisher prepare a written opinion on when and on what conditions members moy abstain from voting. Mayor Gray did not want council to use abstaining as a rubber crutch in voting issues. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by White to ad­ journ at 9:20 p.m. Yeas: All. Absent: None: Carried. Reod and approved: Mary Lou Gray, Mayor Sharon Vickery, City Gerk There’s a New Sports Network in Town NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday. June 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall. Council Chambers on Ordinance #212; an ordinance to regulate the proposed Bed and Breakfast Amendment. A copy of the above ordinance is available for inspection at City Hall, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. "his notice is given pursuant to the provisions of Act 207. P.A. of 1921 as amended. SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk — NOTICE — The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers held May 24, 1988 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. (and its not on T.V) l( vou care about health and fitness, chances are you're involved In some type of athletic activity. If you also cart* about conditioning and injury prevention. you should be part of the Sports Injun Rehabilitation Network (SIR.). S.I.R. operates sports medicine clinics in Marshall. Olivet and Lansing, providing complete athletic health services. from diagnosis and injury management, to rehabilitation and prevention. I sing advanced equipment and treatment, lhe S.I.R. staff of physicians, certified trainers and exercise physiologists focuses on quick recovery to gel you back in action and keep you there. Now you don't have to go great distance’s to be treated like a pro. The best team in sports medicine plays right here al home. SPORTS INJURY REHABILITATION NETWORK 1-800-441-2810 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 26. 1988 First school art show succeeds About 500 pieces of artwork dotted Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings for the all-elem­ entary school an show Friday. Held in conjunction with the Thornapple Arts Council's juried art show, the school show featured the work of all Hastings elem­ entary students. And all the students in Hast­ ings’ elementary schools journeyed through­ out lhe park to see what their creative class­ mates had composed. Class by class, the youngsters also toured the arts building containing the winning entries, and watched as local artisans made pottery, baskets, and talked of their carving and painting work. Before leaving, each student left his or her mark on a huge mural which was set up for the day. The show was jointly sponsored by the area parent-teacher organizations, with Barb Songer and Cindy Cove, acting as co-chair­ persons. Organizers are already discussing the poss­ ibility of a second annual art show. Carver Gary Haskin entertains yougslers with the wooden alligator puppet he made. This totem pole towered above youngsters looking at the art work on the fences at the park. All the youngsters who admired the art in the park Friday got to put their orignial artwork on this all-school wall of inspriration. Here .Southeastern students put their mark on the huge mural. CREATE YOUR OWN MEAL AND COLD & HOT FASIAS This guard of the arts kept trouble makers away. Ruth Gee discusses her oil painting work with a Northeastern student. At the Lunch & Dinner Bar create your own mini sandwiches with mini bagels and rye bread, cold cuts, tuna saiad and chicken salad. You can even create your own chef saiad. Plus Mexican and dessert. For dinner, we’ve also got antipasto and tortellini cold pasta entrees, plus three hot Italian pastas and sauces. Why eat regular fast food when you can have fast food with style? FAST FOOD, WITH STYLE. ax High schoolers (from left) Tom Wiswell, Jeff Bell, Jason Hunt and Brandon Dawe make the show a well rounded art affair by filling the air with their jazz music. Southeastern students watch potter Lori Dunn create a vase. C 1968 Rai Restaurants, Inc. GRAND OPENING Happy 19th Birthday Saturday, May 28th Steven Dale Scavenger Hunt Winners Announced at 2 p.m Uncle Alligator” will be here ail day to celebrate — Come Join the Fun! — These yellow and purple characters are the handiwork of fourth graders in Robert Frieswyk’s class at Central. Guess Who! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 26, 1988 — Page 11 Local couple pleads guilty to welfare fraud An artosaurus, perhaps? Well, whatever member of the dinosaur family this happens to be, it drew a lot of attention, like that of these St. Rose students. Local wildlife art carver, Harmon Wilcox, explains his craft to some budding art connoisseurs. Legal Notices NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to tho provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943, os amended. notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners have adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Ordinance in the following msnner: The Zoning District Map has been amended as follows: Mop Change Z-88-1 The SoulKoort oft*^WrteFoMheNbMhwest one quarter of Sec. 23, T4N, R10W, Excepting therefrom: The Plot of Solomon's Addition to the Village of Middleville, as found recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on page 61. Also excepting therefrom, land lying within the following description: Com­ mencing ot a point in the centerline of Grand Rapids Street, on the East-West 1/4 line of Sec. 23, T4N. R10W. said East-West 1/4 line also being the centerline of Lafayette Street, as found in the I.N. Keeler Addition to lhe Village ol Middleville as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on page 12: thence East along the centerline of Lafayette Street 231 It.; thence North 33 ft. to the North edge of Lafayette Street: thence continuing North 132 ft. along the East edge of property deeded in Liber 290 on poge 161: thence West 66 ft. along the North line of sol J deeded property; thence North 114 ft.: thence Fust 132 ft.; thence North 445 ft.: thence West 132 f*. to the Northeast corner of Lot 7 of said Solomon s Au­ dition; thence South 302 ft. along the East edge ot said Solomon's Addition to the Southeast corner of Lot 10 of said Addition; thence West 132 H. along the South line of said Lot 10 to the East edge of Grand Rapids Street; thence continuing West 33 fl. Io the centerline of Grand Rapids Street thence South along said centerline to point of beginning. Also excepting a parcel of land adjoining and im­ mediately North of Lot 1 of said Solomon's Addi­ tion. being 19B ft. East ond West measured from -M^centarnne of GrdBd Ropids Street East to the Northerly extension ol the East line of Solomon's Addition, by 75 ft. North and South. Thornoppie Twp. Also: Outlot "A" of Solomon's Addition to the Village of Middleville as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on page 61. From R-2 to R-3. The above named ordinance become effective Moy IB. 1988, following the approval by the Micnigan Deportment of Commerce. Copies of this ordinance is available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 117 S. Broad­ way. Hastings, Michigan between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.. Monday thru Friday. Please coll 948-4830 for further information. Date: Moy 19. 1988 THEODORE McKELVEY. Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners NORVAL E. THALER. Clerk Barry County (5/26) NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES AND ON PROPOSED 1988-89 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 6,1988 at 7:30 p.m. at the vocal music room of Hastings Middle School, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan, the Board of Education ot the Hastings Area School System will hold a joint public hearing to consider the system’s proposed 1988-89 budget and to considerthe levying in 1988 of an additional propos­ ed millage rate of .7082 mills for operation purposes pur­ suant to Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982. The Board of Education rr y not adopt its proposed 1988-89 budget until after the pub'ic hearing. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 232 W. Grand Street. Hastings, Michigan. The additional millage rate will not increase the school operating millage beyond the 30.896 mills already authoriz­ ed by Hastings Area School District's residents. The Board of Education has the complete authority to establish that 30.896 mills be levied in 1988 from within its present authorized millage rate. The maximum additional proposed millage rate would in­ crease revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem pro­ perty tax levied in 1988 otherwise permitted by Act 5. Public Acts of Michigan, 1982 by 2.3461%. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss both the school system’s proposed budget and the levy of an additional millage rate. Not less than seven (7) days following the public hearing the Board of Education may approve the levy of all or any portion of the proposed additional millage rate, and adopt its 1988-89 budget. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY, Secretary A Hastings couple accused of lying to the Barry County Department of Social Services were arraigned last week on charges of welfare fraud and attempted welfare fraud over $500. Sherry and David Louiselle, of 630 N. Michigan Ave., are accused of continuing to receive general assistance and food stamps from DSS between September 1985 and August 1986 even after David had returned to work in construction. The charge of welfare fraud carries a maximum penalty of four years and/or S2,000 in fines. In Barry County Circuit Court on May 18, Sherry Louiselle, 32, pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of attempted welfare fraud. The charge carries a maximum penalty of two years in prison and/or $1,000 in fines. In exchange for the guilty plea, Thomas Dinsmore of the Department of Social Services agreed not to recommend jail time for her, and the prosecutor ’s office agreed to remain silent at sentencing. In entering her guilty plea, Louiselle admitted they did not report to DSS when her husband returned to work as a construction worker. Sentencing was set for June 29. Because she is working and has three children at home, she was released on bond. David Louiselle, who appeared in court without an attorney, pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of welfare fraud as part of a plea agreement with lhe prosecutor. Louiselle, 34, also admitted to receiving general assistance and food stamps while he was employed in 1985 and 1986. But he told the court most of the $224 he was bringing home each week was spent on alcohol and gambling. "Virtually nothing of my check came home," he said. "I would go out on Friday and drink and gamble my money away, and by Sunday I didn't have anything for food MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE • Default having been mode in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by DAVID W. VAN OORT, a tingle man of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, Mortgagor, to Michigan Notional Bank • Central, a notional bonking association n/k/a Michigan National Bonk,Mortgagee, doled the 23rd day of March, 1987. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 4th day of May. 1987. in Liber 450 of Barry County Records, on page 172. on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo. ot the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Thirty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety and 93/100 ($33,890.93) Dollars; And no suit or proceedings al low or In equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, Therefore, by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that on Friday, the 1st day of July. 1988, at 10 o'clock a.m.. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, ot the east door entrance to the Court House In Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as moy be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon ol Ten ond 055/100 percent (10.055%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including tho attorney lees allowed by low. ond also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which sold premises are described os follows: All of that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Village of Middleville in the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to-wit: Lots 5 ond 6. Block 72. A.D. BABCOCK'S ADDI­ TION to the Village ol Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats on Poge 25. During the six months immediately following the sole, the property may be redeemed. Dated ot Farmington Hills. Michigan, Moy 4 1988 Gory Galopin 30445 Northwestern #204 Farmington Hills. Ml 48018 Attorney for Mortgagee MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK Mortgagee (6/16) and clothing." Louiselle said he encouraged his wife to continue collecting the $255 biweekly payments in food stamps and general assistance from DSS. Louiselle, who said he is currently working, asked to have his bond continued so he could begin returning the money to DSS. "I don’t know how I'll ever make restitution if I'm sitting in jail," he said, adding that he hasn't had anything to drink since June 1987. Judge Richard M. Shuster granted bond on the condition that Louiselle continue working at least 40 hours a week. If he quits, is laid off or fired, Shuster said, bond would be cancelled. Sentencing was set for June 29. In other court business: Calling him a classic case, Judge Shuster sentenced a 19-year-old Hastings man to the maximum 12 months in jail for pawning 120 cassette tapes belonging to a an acquaintance. Robert Shellingion, of 149 E. Cloverdale Rd., will begin the one-year sentence after the completion of his current imprisonment on another matter. Shellington was arrested in September on charges of larceny by conversion over $100, a five-year felony offense. In a plea agreement with lhe prosecutor, he pleaded guilty to a lesser offense of conspiracy to commit larceny by conversion. The lesser charge carried a maximum penalty of one year and/or a $1,000 fine. Prior to sentencing, defense attorney David Dimmers asked the court to consider work release for his client "I believe he’s an immature young man who hasn't had the best associations," Dimmers said. "Piling more time on Mr. Sbellington won’t benefit him nor will it benefit society." He said Shellington is currently serving an 11-month term with the Michigan Department of Corrections Youth Training Unit and has another six months to go. On his own behalf, Shellington, who has a 10th grade education, said he didn't think he needed any more jail time. "I’d just like to say I feel the 11 months I'm doing now is a lot of time for me, considering I'm locked down right now," he said. Pointing out that he has a record of previous breaking and enterings, Shuster said Shellington received his first break for the last conviction when he was sentenced to the Michigan Department of Youth Corrections. He received a second break when he was sentenced to the youth training program, from which he later escaped, Shuster said. "There's little more the court can do really," he said. "We're going to try to do the best we can. “I hope all these nice things Mr. Dimmers said are true," Shuster said to Shellington. ''You're going to have the time to consider what you want to do with your young life. If you want to break the pattern, that's up to you." Shellington's co-defendant, Geoffrey Heinsen, was also sentenced May 18 to six months in jail for the same offense. Observing that Shellington would be unable to make restitution for the tapes, Heinsen, 19, of 520 Washington St., Nashville, was ordered to pay the entire S440 in restitution. "We're not going to get any help from your pal, Shellington, so you're going to be responsible for the whole $440," Shuster said. Heinsen was also assessed fines of $500, court costs of $500 and placed on a two-year term of probation. Prior to sentencing, Heinsen's attorney, Charles Zwick of Charlotte, asked for leniency for his client "He was not the instigator of the activity," Zwick said. "He was really only along for the ride. He didn't profit from the act" Zwick asked the court to hand down a sentence less than 90 days in jail, saying that a conviction of more than three months would prevent Heinsen from joining the U.S. Navy as he had been planning to do. Heinsen told the court he was sorry for his actions and promised not to appear in court again. "After this is over, you’ll never see me in your court room or any other court room," he said. "My problem has been my choice of friends." "Well that’s always nice to blame it on your friends," replied Judge Shuster. "But that doesn't cut it." Shuster said Heinsen has three previous convictions on his record, two for breaking and entering and one that was reduced to littering. "If this was the first time you'd made a wrong step, we'd go along with the 90 days,” he said. "But ifs not your first time." Heinsen was also prohibited from entering Tyden Park as part of his probation. A Middleville man accused of sheltering a stolen vehicle entered written pleas of standing mute to the two charges. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered by the court May 18 on behalf of Rodney L J a nose, 32, of 2202 Bender Road. Janose, who was not present in court last week, was charged with receiving and concealing stolen property and accessory after the fact to a felony in a case involving 0NLY" the October 1987 theft of a new Chevy pickup truck from Andrus Chevrolet in Hastings. Police believe the truck was broken into parts and transfered to another vehicle at a garage belonging to Janose. A pretrial hearing was set for this week before Judge Hudson E. Deming. Both charges carry a maximum sentence of five years in prison. A Hastings man pleaded guilty May 18 to the lesser offense of attempted resisting and obstructing a police officer. Carl Forsythe, 19, pleaded guilty to the one-year misdemeanor in exchange for the dismissal of the more serious charge of resisting and obstructing. He was arrested by police officers May 1 near State Street and Broadway Avenue in Hastings. In court last week, Forsythe admitted he was hanging out with a few friends when pfficers Jeff Pratt and Cliff Morse came by and arrested a friend on an outstanding warrant ° Forsythe said he called police a name and then refused to put his arms behind his back when police attempted to arrest him. Sentencing was set for July 13. After Forsythe said he had been in trouble once before for resisting and obstructing a law officer, Shuster cancelled bond and remanded Forsythe to the custody of the sheriff. A Cedar Springs man who got even with a friend by slashing a set of tires and emptying oil out of his tractor engine pleaded guilty to one count of malicious destruction of personal property. Billy J. Ellenberg, 25, admitted to damaging the tractor on Oct. 11 in the 5800 block of Cherry Valley Road in Thornapple Township. The charge is a felony punishable by up to four years and/or $2,000 in fines. As part of the plea agreement, a second identical charge was dismissed by the prosecutor. Ellenberg also agreed to make full restitution on both incidents, and the prosecutor's office agreed to recommend probation as part of Ellenberg's sentence. Sentencing was set for July 13. Bond was cancelled, but Ellenberg was given permission to be released to make regular visits to his physician for treatment for an injury to his right hand. ATTENTION HOMEBUYERS: Are you thinking of buying a new or existing home? The Michigan Stale Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has two programs to help cut the financ­ ing costs of homeownership, if you are a modestincome family or single person, call MSHDA at 1 -800-327-9158 (Monday-Friday 8 am- 5 p.m.) for more information. MBH !o BB & i E ii i |8Bfe PER YEAR IN BARRY COUNTY State of Michigan County of Barry Probate Court — JuvonHe Diviaion ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING Case No. 2981 TO: Robert D. Hobbs IN THE MATTER OF: 2981 A petition has been filed in the above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on June 21. 1988 at 11:00 a.m. in Probate Court. 220 W. Court Street. Hostings. Michigan. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Robert D. Hobbs personally appear before the court at the time ond place stated above. May 17. 1968 Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probate (516) Synopsis of the REGULAR MEETING Of the PrairtevMe Townshfa Board May 11. 1988 Approved PAI 16 Farmland agreement applica­ tions: Herbert - 60 acres in Section 21 Wood • 50 acres in Section 25, Roush - 78 acres in Section 13 ond Osborne - 78.5 acres in Section 13 ond 6.5 acres in Section 12. Approved renewal of Transfer Station Service contract. Approved to rent cut old tables ot S2.00 per table per day with a $25.00 deposit to Township residents. Adopted Ordinance *57 • Zoning Ordinance Amendment. Approved revised Cable TV Consent Agreement with Centel Cable Television Co. Approved Douglas Cook os reserve officer. Approved Outstanding Bills totaling S7.372.22. Approved outstanding bills from the Gull Lake Pork Construction fund totaling $53.3c>3.40. Approved Outdoor Recreational Gathering license for Prairieville spring form show. Janette Emig Attested to by: Supervisor Reck (5-26) When you live in Barry County, you want to know about the activities, from births and marriages to county government and school issues. Knowing your community and its people makes you feel “more at home". The Hastings Banner's news staff keeps tabs of City Hall, the County Courthouse, school boards, courts and police agencies. You can read sports news that goes I would like to I / | , subscribe to the Hastings Banner. is my payment (Enclosed for: beyond high school to cover bowling, golf, softball, fishing and hunting (when in season). FILL OUT THE COUPON BELOW AND MAIL IT IN TODAY! Send my subscription to: I NAME J ADDRESS ! | □ S13 BARRY COUNTY CITY/STATE । I □ S15 SURROUNDING ZIP__________ PHONE I „ COUNTIES (Allegan. Calhoun. Eaton. 1. ma. Kalamazoo and Kent) I $16.50 OTHER AREAS | □ $11.00 STUDENT (9 Months) L_____________ THE HASTINGS BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 26, 1988 Community dinner continued from page 1 Congressman Paul Henry visited Hastings with his wife, Karen, Monday to announce his candidacy for a third term to the U.S. House of Representatives. If re-elected, the Republican congressman from Grand Rapids promised to continue to support small communities in his Fifth District. (Banner photo by Jeff Kaczmarczyk). Henry seeks re-election, cont. candidates for president in both political parties," he said. "It is one of the hottest educational proposals floating on Capitol Hill today." He added his proposal to set up academic achievement accountability provisions in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act were adopted in the re-authorization bill in the past session. "The White House recognized those contributions by inviting me to participate in the official bill signing ceremony held at the White House earlier this month," Henry said. Henry was a founding member of the Grace Caucus, a group founded to eliminate wasteful and unnecessary government and is a three-time recipient of the Bulldog of the Treasury Award for his efforts against budget deficits and wasteful spending. Formerly a professor of political science at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Henry was elected in 1979 to the first of two terms in the Michigan House of Representatives. In 1983 he was elected to the State Senate, but resigned when he was elected to the U.S. House in 1985. Reg. of Deeds candidate, cont. "Il would work, ii just wouldn't work as well as il does now," he said. "I'm just here for one purpose: to serve the people. I feel when people come in, I can help them on a personal basis. I understand the language of the office because I've been in the real estate business for 10 years. "I feel we do such a good job in this county that we’re taken for granted," he said. Schondelmayer admitted that one good argument for combining the offices of clerk and register would be that the county could pay a higher salary that would attract many well-qualified candidates to run for the position. "I don't have any problem with saying that for lhe salary, you can't find anyone to do as good a job as I can," he said. "A lawyer might do better, but you won't get one for $24,000 a year." The question will revolve around whether lhe voters want an elected official responsible to lhe people or an appointed official who works for the county commission, he said. Schondelmayer was hired is an employee in the register’s office in 1984. That fall he successfully ran for register in the November election and assumed the office in 1985. The County Board of Commissioners considered combining the two positions as a cost-saving move earlier this year. But in March, the board voted to continue lhe two as separate entities. At the March 8 meeting, Commisioner P. Richard Dean said the board's finance committee debated the proposal but dropped it because the financial savings would be modest. But Commissioner Carolyn Coleman recommended the commissioners consider it again, saying the board should stop trying to do business the old way. However, Dwyer said it's unlikely lhe county board will consider the proposal again before the beginning of lhe 1992 campaign. "Faced with a May 1988 deadline for combining lhe offices, the County Board of Commissioners decided not to do so," he said. "Unless there is a vacancy in lhe office during the next term, and the County Board changes its mind at lhat time, there is no way to abolish the job before 1992." Dwyer said his campaign for register of deeds will serve as a referendum to voters on whether the position should be continued or absorbed into lhe county clerk’s office. "The elimination of federal revenue sharing has broken local budgets across Michigan, and politics as usual just won't do," he said. "I intend to spend this one term as register of deeds in developing a smooth transition of the duties of the office to Barry County’s new clerk. "Il’s my way of bringing the matter directly to the voters," he said. "A vote for Dwyer for register of deeds should be a convincing referendum." Currently a communications consultant, Dwyer was engaged in commercial real estate for over 10 years and taught related subjects in community colleges. He is a former investigator for the Michigan Racing Commission and branch manager for the Michigan Department of State. He is currently chairman of the Barry County Democratic Party. Dwyer is married to attorney Carol Jones Dwyer, who is a legal adviser to Gary Owens, speaker of the house of the Michigan House of Representatives. Park ordinance passed, cont. Gray said applications from four men and iwo women were received for the position. All six were Michigan residents, and three currently live in Barry County. Councilman Ken Miller said . are moving along on a proposal ii a would allow Rutland Township ,o tie into Hastings’ water and sewer system. Last Fall, Fisher Big Wheel in Rutland Township tied into the city’s system, and city and township officials hope to expand services into Rutland Township, Miller said. At a May 16 meeting between the city's water and sewer committee and Rutland Township officials, major details were worked, and a final agreement will be presented shortly, Miller said. "We’ve come along way," he said. “I think we'll be meeting again, and the committee will be coming forward with an agreement at a later date. We both agree that if we can reach an agreement, it would be beneficial to both the township and the city." Payment of $8,134 from the city's contingency fund for gutier and street repair on Grant Street was approved 6-1 by council, with Third Ward Councilman Donald Spencer casting the single no vote. Director of Public Works Mike Klovanich said similar work is scheduled for Cass Street later in the year. Council voted to approve a request from Jill Turner, executive director of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce, for downtown merchants lo display merchandise during their annual sidewalk sales in July. The event is scheduled for July 15-16. Council accepted a bid of S9.665 from Wolverine Paving for surfacing and striping the new city hall parking lot now under construction. Surfacing is expected to begin shortly after the gravel base is laid, Klovanich said. The installation of two street lights overlooking Bob King Park near the Elks Lodge was approved by council. Under terms of the agreement, the city will pay fur the installation of one light and the Elks Lodge will pay for the other, said Fust Ward Councilman Frank Campbell. were named lhe Exchange Club's Youths of the Year. "We should remember that the root word of community is common," said Pierce. "(A community is) a group of people living together, having common lies and common interests who are willing to work toward a common goal. "In order to be a successful community," continued Pierce, “there has to be a com­ monality of interest; that all the citizens must be concerned about the common good and must be willing to contribute of their common good even though sometimes they might have to place the service that they're going to do above and before their own personal best selfish interests." Pierce said he has no doubt that lhe people of Hastings have the commonality of inter­ est. The most important question, he said, is how best to serve this interest and thus continue to maintain Hastings as a "beauti­ ful, rewarding place in which to live and work and worship. "The answer to this, I beleive, is that we can become more concerned," he said. "We’ve got to be willing and able to be concerned and do it ourselves." Pierce, who, with his wife Jessie, moved lo Hastings in 1951 when he managed the Montgomery Wards store, here. Ten years later, he founded Flexfab, Inc. He is a 30-year-member of lhe Hastings Lions Club, a past member of the city coun­ cil, a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission and currently serves as chair­ man of lhe Charlton Park Village Founda­ tion. Pierce said residents need to be concerned with six major areas - lhe local Chamber of Commerce, government, factories, retail stores, schools and their fellow man. Concern must be separated from worry, which is a non-productive static condition, he said. Worry may be a prerequisite for concern, but should not be a substitute for concern. "I can see that lhe well-being of our fellow man is the most important concern we should have to be the real gut difference between the successful Hastings or be lhe defeated community," Pierce said. The most important word in lhe English language may be love, he continued, but lhe second most important is compassion - the desire to help those who are less fortunate. "This desire to help others is present in all of us, but it's not always manifested, as you well know," he said, adding that the best way to bring out this desire is to have faith in people. "If we truly have faith," he said, "we will offer solace and comfort, and we will give of our time and energy when needed, and Hastings will continue to be lhe greatest place in lhe world to live." He said to avoid becoming smug and self-satisfied, people should become intro­ spective and ask themselves four questions "Have I contributed anything this day lhat makes me a more involved and better citizen? Have I contributed anything this day to help my family find a valuable and more meaningful life? Have I contributed anything this day to make Hastings a better place in which to live and to work? And, finally, have I contributed anything today to ease the burden of my fellow man?" "If we can answer these questions (with a yes), then we can hold our heads high and walk with a sense of pride and accomplish­ ment among our friends and neighbors," he commented. "If the answer is no, then I think we need to examine our priorities" He compared volunteering for a task to planting a seed. "If you plant one seed, you get many seeds," said Pierce. "If you volunteer for a job, your friends and your associates will look at what you're doing and will join with you in volunteering their services and then your effort will be multiplied many times over." Quoting Rev. Kent Keller of lhe First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, Pierce closed his speech by saying, "There's no higher calling than to serve your fellow man. You'll enhance and enrich your life by so doing." Rep. Robert Bender, R-Middleville, who served as emcee of the dinner, said that Pierce's speech on community involvement and serving the community was a "perfect lead-in" for the presentation of the Book of Golden Deeds Award. That award, given by Exchange Clubs nationally and begun in Hastings last year, is designed to recognize and bestow tribute on those individuals whose good deeds might otherwise go unnoticed. "Bill's comments about community invol­ vement and serving the community and all the aspects of that that he talked about are A two-car accident on South Broadway Avenue and Campground Road last Thursday left three people hospitalized. The accident remains under investigation, but troopers from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police department said one of the cars apparently ran a stop sign, which led to the crash Three hospitalized after road accident Three remain hosphialized after a road ac­ cident last week that totally destroyed two cars on South Broadway Avenue in Hastings Township. Richard C. Reid, of 1850 Larabec Lane. Hastings, was listed in satisfactory condition Wednesday afternoon at Pennock Hospital. Keith Reit of the same addresss. remains in good condition Wednesday at Blodgett Medical Center in Grand Rapids. Marie Louise Hawkins, of 1265 Barber Rd.. Hastings, was in fair condition at Butter­ worth Hospital Wednesday. Troopers Ken Langford and Greg Fouly of the Michigan State Police Hastings Post said the accident occurred at 6:10 p.m. last Thurs­ day near lhe intersection of South Broadway Avenue and Campground Road. A vehicle driven by Richard Reid. 40. was traveling southwest on Campground when Reid failed to stop at the stop sign on the cor­ ner of Campground and Broadway Avenue, troopers said. Meanwhile. Hawkins. 18, was northbound on Broadway Avenue approaching the Cam­ pground intersection. As Reid turned left onto southbound Broad­ way. Hawkins struck him broadside in the driver's door, troopers said. Richard Reid was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated for multiple fractures of the arms, legs and ribs. Keith Reid, who suffered internal injuries, was taken to Pennock Hospital and later transfered lo Blodgett Medical Center. Hawkins was treated for numerous facial fractures and fractures to the legs and feet at Pennock Hospital. She was later transfered to Butterworth Hospital. Neither of the three had been wearing seatbelts, troopers said. Witnesses told police that Reid did not slow or stop at lhe stop sign posted before turning onto Broadway Avenue. A witness also said Hawkins appeared to be driving at speeds slightly higher than the posted limit, troopers said. No citations have been issued, and the acci­ dent remains under investigation. appropriate," said Bender, "but especially the last few minutes as he summed up what our responsibilities are as individuals to our fel­ low man." Bender said that when he saw the name of lhe recipient, Harry Burke, it didn't really surprise him because he had seen Burke's name "appear in a number of different areas for a long lime." "And when you talk about service to oth­ ers.....it just brings to life exactly what Bill has been talking about - the idea of serving others and giving some of yourself to oth­ ers." Burke has been a volunteer for Love, Inc. from its inception until 1987. He is a volunteer for Lifeline, a past president of the Barry County YMCA board, and a member of lhe First United Methodist Church Board of Trustees. And he is a 25-year member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club. Among the awards Burke has received are the Hastings Jaycees Distinguished Service Award, Pennock Hospital Outstanding Vol­ unteer Service Certificate, Kiwanis Distin­ guished Service Award, Kiwanis Commun­ ity Service Award. Burke has been retired for 17 years. At the time of his retirement, he said his wife, Jean, was concerned about how he would occupy his time. "But shortly after," said Burke, after accepting the award, "and getting involved with some of the opportunities here in town. Willard Pierce serves as keynote speaker. Janelle Hoekstra receives a Youth of the Year plaque from George Brand, as co-recipient Rob Longstreet looks on. ~ I forgot to say, or forgot to know how to say no. And people soon learned of that" Rob Longstreet and Janelle Hoekstra were named the Exchange Club's Youths of the Year. When introducing the students, Bender said he would have to summarize the accom­ plishments of the two because if he read the total lists of the two, "it would extend these whole procedings by 15 or 20 minutes." Hoekstra maintained a perfect 4.0 grade point average through high school to earn the honor of co-valedictorian of her class. She has also been involved in numerous musical, drama and athletic endeavors. She has been on the National Honor Society since her sophomore year and served as that organization’s president. "And a number of other activities that indicate a wealth of talent and a wealth of dedication that has already been exhibited by this young lady," said Bender. “Rob's list of accomplishments are just as lenghty as Janelie's - leadership that just won't quit," he added. Longstreet has served as class officer, president of the student council, was involv­ ed in athletics, church activities and received special awards. "Just as we talked about Harry and others lhat Bill talked about who have that love and concern and compassion for other people, these young people at this young age have already demonstrated that concern and that love for others and their wil .ingness to share that with other people," said Bender. "1'11 tell you, they’re two of the type of people lhat we ought to be genuinely proud of - and we are - that’s exactly why we're presenting them with the student of lhe year award. "And it’s great to be able to recognize and honor people for giving of themselves to others, and people who touch ouer people's lives in very unique ways," he said. "And it’s an appropriate time, I think, that this is come to be held during Michigan Week. It’s a great slate we live in. "Bill is testimony to the fact that it is possible to succeed. Success stories abound in Michigan. We've a lot going for us in this slate - a great climate, natural resources. Wc have some problems, certainly, but lhe potential is there." $1,500 lawn tractor stolen from garage in Johnstown Twp A lawn tractor worth $1,500 was reported siolen last week from a locked garage in Johnstown Township. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Ted DeMott said lhe 16-horse power Sears Lawn Tractor was taken sometime before May 18 from a residence in lhe 13800 block of Bedford Rd. Also stolen were a five-speed Minnkota electric trowling motor, valued at S200, and a K-Mart marine battery, estimated at S50. DeMott said their were no signs of force on either the front overhead door or a side walk-in door. Deputies have no suspects and the investigation remains open pending further information. Nearly 100 guests showed for the third annual Michigan Week dinner. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 26. 1988 — Page 13 Interact makes polio donation Hastings graduate receives degree in veterinary medicine Hastings Rotary President Dave Goodyear accepts a check for $140 from Interact Club President Dawn Archer. The money was donated by Interact tb Rotary's Polib-Plus campaign. The Interact Club raised the money through car washes, 50-50 raffles, turkey raffle and dance. Rotary clubs across the United States are tyring to raise money to purchase and send polio serums to Third World countries in an attempt to eradicate the disease from the world. Douglas Tack, a 1981 graduate of Hastings High School, will receive a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Michigan State University June 11. Tack, son of Duane and Sandra Tack, will begin his career in July at the Aldrich Veterinary Clinic. West Babylon. Long Island, N.Y. The HASTINGS BANNER - CaU(6l6)94M051 NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION „ ads Real I Stale in Memo riant Help II anted THREE-FOUR BEDROOM HOUSE for sale. Living room, family room, large kitchen, and 1 3/4 bath. Only two miles from Hastings. Must sell by May 30. Call 945-2398._____________ IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our husband, father, and grand­ father, Elmer Colvin, who left us two years ago, May 26, 1986. Sadly missed by ________________ His Family “HIRING! Government jobs, your area. $15,000-S68,000. Call (602) 838-8885. Ext. 3460. UNUSUAL BIG HOUSE, wooded acre, cast of bowling alley, 4 bedroom, 3 baths, 4 car garage, lovely setting, call 945-9101. r or Rent BALTIMORE TERRACE PARK lots for rent. Call 945-3734._________________ WANT TO RENT: two or three bedroom home in Hastings area, middleaged couple relocating in July. Very good income and references. No children at home. Call 945-5371 ask for Barbara. Xitlontolive i-or Sale PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 SEWING MACHINE SERVICE: all makes and models, all work guaranteed, free estimates. Call Lyle Thomas at Advantage Business Machines 948-2073. 15 years experience. Pick up and delivery possible.__________________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 AUTO SALESPERSON Sunny Honda Mozda has several opportunities for aggresive, self motivated people to sell Ameri­ cas #1 import Must have desire to cam above average income. FIREPLACE INSERT dual electric blowers, works great, No previous auto experience necessary, we will train. Sales plus approximately ’/« rick of firewood, $125. Phone experience helpful For confi­ 945-5172._________________ dential interview call Sunny FOR SALE: 1978 Motorcycle, Honda Mazda 616-965-2205. 550 Honda, fairing and luggage GARY’S AUTO BODY specializing in rust repair, 2375 rack, S250 or best offer, 948-2767._________________ S. Bedford Rd.. 945-4556. SPEED BOAT FOR SALE: 17ft walk thru 1985 Sea Sprite, inboard-outboard 120HP, PMC 4 cylinder engine, cream & tan color & EZY loader trailer, $6000. Call 374-8286. bcKViCE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St.. Hastings, Mj 49058 Calculators Cash Registers Copiers Dictation Equipment Typewriters All Makes and Models INSURANCE COVERAGE For your>.. • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement W—\ • Life LK \\ *• Auto Hcxne • Farm • • • • • Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE ot 945-3412 REAL ESTATE MILLER SINCE REAL ESTATE 1940 Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. & Mike Humphreys Associate Brokers Hastings (616) 945-5182 PROPOSITION “A” BOARD OF EDUCATION ■ EXPIRED TERMS. Two (2) members will be elected to the Board of Education of the School District for four (4) year terms expiring June 30,1992. The following persons have qualified as candidates for election: Richard I. Baker Joseph J. Noto Michael F. Otis Vern W. Scott Glen T. Weever SPRAY PAINTERexperienced in mask spray paint­ ing of plastic automotive parts. Wages start at S6.30 per hour plus bonus. Complete wage & benefit package. Apply between 8am & 11:30am or 1pm & 4:30pm at Lacks Industries 3500 Raleigh, Kentwood, MI. (off 36th St. between Kraft & Patterson) PROPOSITION “B” SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE PACKERS-cxpcrienced in inspecting & packing plastic automotive parts. Wages start at $5.70 per hour plus bonus. Complete wage & benefit pack­ age. Apply between 8am & 11:30am or 1pm & 4:30pm at Lacks Industries, 3500 Raleigh, Kentwood, MI. (off 36th St. between Kraft & Patterson.) TRUCK DRIVER 48 stales, excellent annual comings, with people oriented company, requires 3 years driving experi­ ence, E.O.E. M/F contact Fineline Freightways 435 E. Mill SL, Hastings, Ml. 945-2771, ARABIAN - REGISTERED seven year old gray marc with Hato^Space Quest colt at- side. Will sell together or scpcralc. After 6 weekdays or weekends, 792-2345, Wayland. FORD 900 TANDU.M with lime or marl spreader box, 1971. Will sell spreader box scpcralc. 891-1214 after 5p.m._______ Miscellaneous PRESCHOOL PROGRAM has some openings in the summer sessions, 8:45-11:45 am Monday thru Friday for children ages 2/»-4 years and 4-6 years. Half-day and full-day care also available. Call Learn *N’ Play Child Care Center for informa­ tion. 945-2533. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCE­ MENT. The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health Services will be held on Thurs­ day, June 2,1988 at 8 a.m. in the Conference Room. Any inter­ ested person is invited to attend. THE KALAMO Historical Society will meet May 31, 6:30 pot luck. Slide show on Scottland & Ireland at 7pm., at the Kalamo Township Hall. ll anted OLD ORIENTAL RUGS: Wanted any size or condition. Call toll free 1-800-443-7740. dealership log homes Your complete lots home manufacturing company ha» .ill of America's finest lines, startini! .it $9,675. Great earnini: potential, will not interfere with present employment. Investment l(X>* secured by model home Call Mr. Lamont. • .11 tree 1-800-321-5647. The Original------------------CAR & TRUCK REPAIR 'ndrus PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the 1988 Annual School Election for the School District will be held on MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1988 for the pur­ pose of voting upon the following: LIKE TO WORK CONSTRUCTION? We have several openings in new unit Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, and elec­ tricians, no experience ncccssay. Wc pay you while you learn. Call (616)-731-5520 or if long distance 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard. ( oniniumtv Sot ices INSURANCE TO- QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS, BARRY AND ALLEGAN COUNTIES. SCHOOL DISTRICT Article 9 of the State Constitution authorizes the voters to increase the total amount of taxes which may be assessed against all taxable pro­ perty located in the Delton Kellogg Schools, Barry and Allegan Coun­ ties, School District. ~ Shall the tax limitation be increased by, and the Board of Education be authorized to levy, 3 mills ($3.00 per $1,000.00 of state equalized valuation) for the years 1988 - 1990, in­ clusive, for school operating purposes? classmates, shown here with Southeastern Principal Chris Warren are (front row, from left) Amanda Miller, Katie Hadley, Bambi Pollard, Amy Swainston, Shauna Fisher, Julie Sherman, Melissa Meaney, Karen DeMott, Sarah Hall. Aliesha Miller, Lindsey Pittlekow and Melissa Camp. Brownies give magazine subscription to Southeastern Next year's third graders at Southeastern Elementary School will be able to bury their noses in the children's version of National Geographic because of a donation by Brownies at lhat school. Brownie Girl Scout Troop 697. which con­ sists of 12 second graders, have given money to the school to subscribe to World magazine for all of next year's third graders. Through cookie sales by the youngsters, lhe group had a surplus of funds and decided to give something to themselves and their classmates next year. Legal Notices SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jarnos R. Lamp­ man and Rose M. Lampman. husband and wife to Commerce Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Cor­ poration Mortgagee, dated July 13. 1984. and recorded on July 18, 1984 in Liber 260. on page 195. Barry County Records. Michigan and assigned by said Mortgagee to Richard Tatro, a single man. 2606 92nd St.. S.W., Box 3, Byron Center, Ml 49315, c/o Servicing Agent. Assist, Inc., 35 W. Huron, Suite 201, Pontiac, Ml 48058 by on assignment dated July 17. 1984, and recorded on August 14. 1984 in Liber 260, on poge 703. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of Twenty Three Thousand Seven Hundred Eleven and 37/100 Dollars ($23,711.37), including interest ot 14.875 percent per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by o sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml., at Eleven o'clock o.m., on June 16. 1988. Said premises are situated in lhe township of Barry. Barry County, Michigan, ond are described A parcel tn tho Southwest one quarter of Section 2 Town 1 North Range 9 West, described as: Com­ mencing 257.5 feet North of the intersection of the West line of Cobb Road and the South line of said section 2. thence West 330 feet, thence North 132 feet, thence East 330 feet thence South 132 feet to point of beginning. P.P. No. 08-03-002-016-00. Tho redemption period shall bo six mon:h(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period' shall be 30 days from the date of such sole. Dated: Moy 5. 19E8 Richard Tatro, a single man. c/o Servicing Agent Assist. Inc. Mortgagee Neal R. Sutherland, Trustee 35 W. Huron, Suite 201 Pontiac. Ml 4805B (6-2) RT. n W LOGUE ROAD k. .^HASTINGS^^» 1436 S. Hanovor St.. HeilI..J4, Mich. 48056 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Deen: Monday 8 to 8. Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS ttKtM NTMINITl MIMI Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY SONLY FUEL SERVICE DEALER! Working with leader Gail Hadley and assis­ tant leader Loma Miller, the troop has taken part in a variety of activities besides lhe cookie sales. They learned new skills and helped others while working toward eight ac­ tivity badges. The girls also went on nature hikes, made puppets with which they per­ formed their own plays, went roller skating and swimming, planted seeds, visited Charlton Park and made winter suet snacks for birds, learned to make snacks for themselves and did “good deeds" for their families. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday. June 13. 198R at 7:45 p.m in the City Hall. Council Chambers, to consider the vacation of that portion of Hubbell Streel lying N of Lot 8 of Ammon Eaton's Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 2 of P ats. page 15. Barry County. Michigan This notice is given pursuant of Section 5 13 of the Hastings City Charter SHARON VICKERY. C'ty Clerk MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE • Default having been made in the terms ond conditions of a certain mortgage made by KENNETH P. YEAKEL, a single man of Barry County, Michigan. Mortgagor, to Michigan Notional Bank — Battle Creek, n/k a Michigan National Bank, a notional banking association. Mortgagee, dated the 14th day of January. 1987. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and Slate of Michigan, on the 20th day of February, 1987 in Liber 477 of Barry County Records, on page 3. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, tho sum of Twenty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Four and 21 100 ($29,284.21) Dollars: And no suit or proceedings ot law or in equity having been instituted to recover lhe debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, Therefore, by virtue of lhe power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on Friday, the 8th day of July. 1988 ot 10 o'clock. Local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East door en­ trance to the Court House in Hastings, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises describee in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon ct Twelve and 629/100 percent (12.629%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and ex­ penses. including the attorney foos allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which moy be paid by lhe undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest in tho premises. Which said premises ore described as follows: All of that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Barry in the County of Borry. and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to Parcel ' Parcel of land in tho northeast I 4 of Section 7. Town 1 North Range 9 West, described as beginning at a point on the North right of way line of tho Old Kalamazoo Rood, said point being 1313.14 feet South of and 322 88 feet East of the North 1 x post of the above Section 7. thence North 1 degree 10’West 103.44 feet, thence, north 88 50' East 100 foot, thence South 1° 10’ Eost 103.44 foot to said north right of way line 100 feet to the place of beginning. Borry Township. 3arry County. Michigan. Parcel II A parcel of land in the Northeast 1 4 of Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 9 West described as commencing at o point on the North right of way line of the- Old Kalamazoo Road, said point being 1316.7 feet South of ond >47.92 feet East of the North 1 4 post of said Section 7. running thence North 1 IQ' West 103 44 feet, thence North 88 50' Eost 175 feet, thence South I 10 Eost 103.44 feet to said North right ot way fine, thence South 88 50 West along said right of way 175 feet to the place ol beginning. During lhe six months immediately following the sole, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Farmington Hills, Michigan May 5, 1988 Gary J Galopin 30445 North .turn Hwy. »204 Farmington Hills. Ml 48018 Attorney lor Mortgagee MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK Mortgagee (6 23) PROPOSITION “C” MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR MILLAGE Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all taxable property in the Delton Kellogg Schools, Barry and Allegan Counties, School District, be increased by, and the Board of Education be authorized to levy, .50 mill ($.50 for each $1,000.00 of state equalized valuation) for the years 1988 -1992, inclusive, in order to pro­ vide operating funds to defray the costs of maintenance and repair of school roofs and roads? PROPOSITION “D” LEVY ADJUSTMENT PROPOSITION Delton Kellogg Schools, Barry and Allegan Counties, School District is authorized to levy a total of 30.5402 mills; however, Section 31 of Ar­ ticle 9 of the State Constitution automatically limits the number of mills which the School District may levy without approval of the voters. Shall the School District be allowed to levy In 1988 its authorized millage without regard to the millage reduction re­ quired by Section 31 of Article 9 of the State Constitution? BARRY COUNTY TREASURER'S STATEMENT In accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Property Tax Limitation Act, the undersigned certifies that the total of all voted in­ creases in the total tax rate limitation, in any local units affecting the taxable property in the School District named hereafter and the years such increases are effective are as follows: LOCAL UNIT Barry County Barry Intermediate Baltimore Township Barry Township Hope Township Johnstown Township Orangeville Township Prairieville Township Yankee Springs Twp. VOTED INCREASE .25 1.25 None None 2.0 1.0 None 2.5 .5 YEARS EFFECTIVE 1988-1991 Indefinitely 1988 1988-1990 1988 1989 1988-1991 This Statement does not include tax rate limitation increases not re­ quired to be filed with the County Treasurer pursuant to Section 3 of the Property Tax Limitation Act. This Statement is made in connection with an election to be held by the local unit named hereafter: Election Date Local Unit June 13, 1988 Delton Kellogg Schools Allegan and Barry Counties DATED: May 4, 1988 Juanita Yarger Barry County Treasurer ALLEGAN COUNTY TREASURER’S CERTIFICATE I Frederick G. Edgerton, Treasurer of Allegan County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as ot May 9,1988, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, and as apportioned by county referendum in 1965, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Delton Kellogg School District in Allegan County, Michigan, is as follows: UNIT By Allegan County: By GunPlain Twp. By School District: By Allegan Intermediate By Barry Intermediate VOTED MILLS 1.00 0.70 23.10 1.25 1.78 1.25 0.50 YEARS EFFECTIVE 1987-1991 1986-1990 1986-1990 Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited The foregoing extra voted taxes do not include any bond issues voted under the nonapplication of limitation provisions of the Constitution of Michigan, such bond issues not being required to be recorded in the office of the county treasurer. This certification is made in connection with an election to be held in the Delton Kellogg School District, Allegan, Michigan on June 13, 1988. Dated at Allegan, Michigan Frederick G. Edgerton, May 9, 1988 Allegan County Treasurer POLLING PLACE. The designated place for holding the election is as follows: Upper Elementary School Gymnasium 327 North Grove Street Delton, Michigan POLLING HOURS: The polls shall be opened at 7:00 a.m. and shall be continuously open until 8:00 p.m. and no longer. Every qualified elec­ tor present and in line at the polls at the hour prescribed for closing shall be allowed to vote. THIS NOTICE is given by order of the Board of Education. DATED: May 17. 1988 Sally A. Mills, Secretary Board of Education �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 26. 1986 HELP WANTED Appliance Service Technician Reply to ... AD NO. 317 MCP Bookkeeping & Tax Service Complete bookkeeping service and income lex preparation. c/o Hastings Banner P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 5071 N. Shore or. Pleasant Lake, Delton ...and give references. 623-2660 Keyboard class teaches computer-using students They haven't known the alphabet for too many years, but this week, some Hastings elementary students had to type the 26 letters in order, in the dark. The key memorization exercises were just one of several ways third, fourth and fifth graders from Central and Northeastern elementaries learned the use of keyboards through a class called Keyboarding for Com­ puter Usage. The class, offered after school, is taught and coordinated by Patrick Purgiel at Hastings High School. More than half of the 23 students in the class have computers at home. Purgiel said, and with computer usage increasing in the classroom, these youngsters can properly learn the use of a keyboard through working with typewriters. But the task was not void of adjustments. The desks occupied by the children in the afternoon at the high school had to be lowered. Because their feet couldn’t (ouch the floor (thus giving them proper typing posture), many had to rest their feet on reams of paper. And some of the budding computer operators had to sit on textbooks to get a boost. Purgiel has taught the class, which ended this week, for the last three years, with dif­ ferent elementary schools participating each year. The youngsters attend IO classes for I Vi hours each week for live weeks. "It gives them an opportunity to learn home row keys and to become familiar with the keyboard." explains Purgiel. Because of a time shortage, this year’s group did not get a chance lo actually work on computers, "but they’re pretty well equipped to use computers." he said. Purgiel. a high school business teacher, said he has hud fun working with (he elementary students. ■‘They’re so fired up and highly motivated.” he said. "They’re enthusiastic. And contrary to what some people might think, they’re not too young to use a typewriter.” About seven years ago. when the computer movement “was just coming into vogue,” Purgiel developed a summer class in which he taught keyboard usage to elementary students. And he is currently assisting in development of a keyboard class at the middle school. With the encroachment of computers in the classroom. Purgiel says there is a need to teach keyboard usage to the young learners. "I feel wc might as well teach techniques so they don’t learn bad habits.” he said. Jeremy Kelley (left) and Mark Kaiser learn to keep their eyes on their books as they type. This youngster and many like him will he entering school this fall for the first time. His sister, a high school senior is making plans for the las' year of high school. Will she continue her educa­ tion or will she seek a job? How will these students of today — the adults of tomorrow — be prepared for the challenges in their future? The demand of a quality K-12 education program is so important to these young people. Many of our young students will probably not be able to afford a college education and will be looking for jobs after they graduate. Adjustments had to be so these elementary students could use typewriters at the high school. June 13 the Hastings School District will be faced with an important decision to make. Some of our Michigan Legislators don't feel the same obligation we do. They left it up to us to guarantee the youth of our district and quality program. Lake Odessa man bound over on 1st degree murder charges Vote YES June 13 “They need your Support” March of Dimes donation made Bob Ward and Ray Stickney present Jan Hann, director of the West Michigan chapter of the March of Dimes, with a check for $3900.11 raised in the Band Jam held recently in Hastings. Also shown on official duty are March of Dimes ambassadors Marty and Jessica Shellenbarger of Hastings by Shelly Sulser William Edward Carr Jr. vf Lake Odessa was bound over to Ionia County Circuit Court last Thursday to face first degree murder charges after a letter written by the accused murderer was introduced at his preliminary examination. Ionia County Prosecutor Gary Gabry said Carr is believed to have written a letter lo his BUYTHISWAGONFOHASUniEAS^^SOO ANDGCTONEOFTHESENEWFORDWAGONS The Red Wagon Sale From Your Greater Michigan Ford Dealers. Remember the little red wagon you had when you were a kid? Well, now you can buy one just like it al your Grealer Michigan Ford Dealer and il'll only cost you between $9,500 and $13,500.’ And il comes with one of these Ford Wagons absolutely free? ’ ■ Like the Ford Taurus or Aerostar. Both feature options like lilt steering ami air conditinning, and they're roomy enough for the •$9,427 1988 Escort $13.5961988 Taurus MSRP Tax license, freight and other options extra entire family. So stop by your Greater Michigan Ford Dealer during the Red Wagon Sale, now thru May 31.1988. And when you buy a little red wagon, you'll drive home a Ford Wagon, fret ' FORD Greater Michigan Ford Dealers. ’ ’Take retail delivery by 5 31 88 or order (Taurus. Aerostat Bronco II only) by 5 31 88 See participating dealer lor details father and half-sister apologizing for the kill­ ing of his stepmother, Sandra Jean Carr. Sandra Carr’s battered body was found by her husband. William Edward Carr Sr. the afternoon of Dec. 14 in their Lake Odessa home. A forensic pathologist from Lansing's Sparrow Hospital testified that Sandra Carr died of multiple blows to the head with a long, cylindrical shaped object. Gabry said a shotgun barrell found near Sandra Carr's body was found to have con­ tained blood that belonged lo the victim and fingerprints matching those of her stepson. Carr was arrested for the murder in West Unity. Ohio as he was fleeing police four days following the incident. He was an immediate suspect in the crime since Carr had escaped from a Grand Rapids minimum security halfway house three days prior to Sandra Carr’s death. Gabry presented evidence, via the pathologist, regarding how Sandra Carr died, noting lhat she had been raped and that her skull had been fractured in half from temple to temple as a result of the beating. Gabry added that he believes money was taken from Sandra Carr’s purse. ‘ ‘The purse was found where it was not nor­ mally kept, it had no money in it and it was left open as it was not normally left,” Gabry said. Gabry said Sandra Carr’s daughter, Tanya, testified lhat on May 12. she and her father received a letter from William Carr Jr. in which he indicated he was sorry he took her (Sandy’s) life and that it would be difficult to live with the fact lhat she died by his own hands. Other evidence was not presents J in the preliminary examination, which lasted four hours, said Gabry. “His letter allowed us to shorten what we had.” Gabry said, noting that Carr was pre­ sent at the hearing but did not testify. • Carr's preliminary examination had been on hold for several months while authorities awaited the results of a forensic evaluation of the accused murderer. Carr was found to be competent to stand trial according to District Court Judge James R. Ward. Gabry said. "I think the issues were basially a question of sufficient evidence of the type of murder committed,” Gabry said. "I was very satisfied that the judge agreed lhat Carr should face the charges we suggested.” As a result of the murder, Carr is facing two counts of first degree felony murder and one alternate charge of second degree felony murder. Gabry explained that the first count of first degree murder says that Sandra Carr died while in the perpetration of rape. The second count says that she died while Carr was com­ mitting a larceny “which revolves around her purse being in disarray and no money being in it," Gabry said. Carr could be found guilty of both counts but he would only be sentenced on one or he could be acquitted. Gabry said. The alternative charge was issued in the event the jury finds the alleged felony did not occur. The maximum penalty for the first two counts is life in prison while if convicted of the alternative charge. Carr could be sentenc­ ed to life or any term of years "which means he could get out." Gabry said. A circuit court arraignment has been scheduled for Tuesday. May 31 at 9:30 a.m. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-06-02.pdf f2abeddaa2d8b874114662431bc4fc80 PDF Text Text ...wrap Stolen bank card leads to theft A Thornapple Township couple discovered their bank automated teller Area school board candidates profiled Hastings Class of 1988 pictured Story on pages 12 and 13 See Pages 13 thruough 17 JaCH checking with their bank and discovering more than $550 had been taken from their account in 11 transactions between April 22 and May 6. Most of the withdrawals were firm the ATM at Hastings City Bank in -------- Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 STREET Y|^C*GAN 4905B machine told him he didn't have that Robertson Rd., contacted Bany County Sheriffs deputies last week after Story on page 11 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 SOUTf i card had been stolen after the husband tried to make a withdrawal and the much in the account. William and Karen Wiersma, of 7401 Grandparents back in school Hastings Banner VOLUME 133. NO. 23_______________________________________________THURSDAY. JUNE 2. 1968 PRICE257 Middleville, said Deputy Ted DeMott. In order for money to be removed from New judgeship to begin in 1991 the account, a person would have to have the ATM card and would have to know the four*digit personal identification code, which must be entered into the Third judge to be added to Barry/Eaton Circuit Court ATM before making a transaction. DeMott said officials have a suspect in the case, and the investigation is continuing. 62 cassettes stolen from automobile Sixty-two cassette tapes and ocher stereo equipment were stolen Friday from a car parked in a driveway in Yankee Springs. Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Donald Glasgow said the 1978 Olds Cutlass had been left unlocked by the owner when it was parked in the 900 block of Briggs Road. The cassettes, valued at $620, had been left in the car in two holders, which each held up to 48 cassettes. Also taken from the vehicle wu a 40-watt Rhapsody Power Booster/Equalizer, valued st$100. Glasgow said nothing else was disturbed in the car, and the incident remains open pending further information. School board budget hearingset The Hastings Board of Education will hold a Truth-in-Taxation and budget hear­ ing in the propowd budget Monday, June 6. at 730 in the vocal mule room of Hiring, Milidl* School Ai in prevfau yean, Hiring, will not need an exemption from the Headtoe Amendment Rollback That law, pemed in 1979, nundue, that school tfarica, u well as other goventmottal anils, cas- not lake in more mooey fam owe year lo the next thin what would be laenaaed by the rate of inflation at lacreasad proper/ value. The meeting ii open to the pubUc. Driver cited In fenderbender A Nashville driver was cited for failure UMiop in an assured dear distance Friday following a minor two-car accident on M-37 south of Hastings. No one was injured in the accident, which took place at 3:20 p.m. just south of River Road. Barry County Sheriffs Cpl. Thomas Hildreth said the two vehicles were traveling south on M-37 when Scott D. Smith, 18, slowed to make a right turn. The second driver, Lynn A. McKelvey, 29, told Hildreth he wu looking at used cars on the east side of the road and did not see Smith slow down. McKelvey's 1979 Ford struck Smith's 1985 Chevrolet in the door u Smith wu beginning the turn, Hildreth said. Smith told Hildreth he bad signaled he wu going to make the turn befo~ turning right. Both McKelvey, of 7681 S. Clark Rd., Nashville, and Smith, of 3510 Tanner Lake Rd., Hastings, were wearing seatbelts, Hildreth said. Deercause motorcycle mishap Several deer crossing the road were listed as the cause of a motorcycle accident Saturday night near Hickory Corners. Monte K. Sauers, 23, of 1311 Peart St., Lake Odessa, sought his own treatment for minor injuries after the accident. Trooper Terry Klotz, ot flic Michigan Sute Police Hastings Post raid Sauers wu eastbound on Osborne Road just beyond Kellogg School Road at 10 pan. when several deer crossed the roadway. Sauers lost control of his motorcycle and left the east side of the road. No citations were issued. Congratulations to the ’88 grads Kim McCall (left) and Janelie Hoekstra have been buddies since they were about three, when they lived next door to each other. Over the years, despite a move by Janelle’s family, they’ve remained friends with similar interests in and out of school. They even share the same grade point average...a perfect 4.0, to regin as co valedictorians of Hastings’ Class of 1988. During Friday's commencement ceremonies, they will address their classmates, families and friends, speaking on the future and the past. For further story, see page 2. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A bill signed last week by Gov. James Blanchard will add a third judge to the Fifth Circuit Court covering Barry and Eaton counties, but the new position won't be added until 1991. Still, the additional judge will take some of the pressure off of the already overcrowed court load now handled by two judges dividing duties between one court in Barry County and two in Eaton County. "We're juggling about 1,500 cases constantly," said Judge Richard M. Shuster. "We get about 1,200 new cases a year and 300 that are carried over each year." The highest trial court in the state, circuit court handles serious criminal matters punishable by more than one year in jail, divorce cases and more serious civil matters. Shuster, who has served on the bench since 1983, said he and Judge Hudson E. 5#ming each preside in Barry and Eaton on alternating weeks. But because of Eaton County's greater population and court docket, both hold court in Eaton County on Thursdays. As a result, each presides in Barry County approximately eight or nine days in a given month. The logistics of working every other week in Barry County and not being able to schedule court here on Thursday adds to the backlog of cases, Shuster said. "The maximum efficiency is to keep a judge in one court on a permanent basis," Shuster said. "It’s hard enough to rotate two judges on a permanent basis.” Beginning in 1991, rather than rotating three judges across the two counties, Shuster said it's likely the Fifth Circuit will be split into two circuits with one judge remaining in Barry and two in Eaton rather than having the three judges alternating between the two counties. "It can be worked out," he said. "But to do it, it means they'll have to divide the circuit. Both county (commissions) have taken the opinion that we need to have two circuits." A divided circuit would benefit Barry County in giving it a full-time judge, Shuster said. But the county would also lose the second person as an alternate when the local judge has to disqualify himself from a particular case. Shuster, who has been working to bring a third judge to the Fifth Circuit for several years, said the ideal move would have been to retain the two-county circuit but divide it into separate election areas sc that Barry County voters elect one judge for the Barry County court while Eaton County elect two to serve there. That way local voters would elect the judge, but judges would be free to assign each other cases as needed. A similiar practice is followed in the state's district courts. Barry and Eaton presently elect three district court judges to the 56th District Court, but voters in each county only cast ballots for the judges that are regularly assigned to the local court. The state attorney general's office, however, ruled earlier this year that the state Constitution would not allow the division of circuit court areas into two election districts. "It made perfect sense to me, but they wouldn't let us do that," Shuster said. "The language (of the Constitution) has been interpreted that it can’t be done, so that prevented us from having separate elected areas within the one circuit" For now the issue of how to divide three judges across two counties in one circuit will remain unresolved, but Shuster said he's pleased a third judge will be elected in the fall 1990 election. "Even though it means we have to hang in for two more years, I can see light at the end of the tunnel," he said. "There will be relief." A state court administrator's report earlier this year led to the additional judgeships in courts cited in the report as overburdened. The administrators office cstminates the cost of the 14 new judgeships will total over SI million by the lime all are implemented in 1991. The state government pays judges salaries - presently $92,000 a year for circuit court judges - and the county provides court space and pays for support staff. The bill that created the 14 additional circuit and district court judgeships in Michigan was signed by Blanchard Friday, the day after it passed the state Senate, 35-0. Story continued on page 10 Seven county seats to be contested in upcoming elections by Shelly Suker Seven Bany County public offices are the target of competition by a field of four Democrats and 13 Republicans in the August 2 primary and November general elections. A total of 11 incumbents and 13 challengers filed petitions to run for county offices by the May 31 deadline. Retiring Barry County Clerk Norval Thaler plans to relinquish his title after serving 13 years in that office. Scrambling to fill the soon to be empty chair are Republicans Nancy Boersma of 1946 jrookfield Dr., Hastings, and Jeanne McFad­ den of 1455 Ottawa Trail. One of the two will be chosen in August to face off with Democrat Shirley Drake of Dowling in the November general election. Another contested seal is one held by in­ cumbent Republican Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer of 55 Mead St.. Hastings, who must defend his post against challenging Democrat Robert E. Dwyer. Dwyer, of 125 Terrace. Nashville, has an­ nounced he will work for the merging of the post with the duties of county clerk if he is elected. One of two Republicans, including incum­ bent Audrey Burdick of 226 W. Nelson St., Hastings and Robert Shaffer of 2235 Robin­ wood. Hastings, will be chosen in August to fill the drain commissioner position for a four year term providing there are no successful write-in campaigns. Two Republicans arc in the race for the County Board of Commissioners’ District 1 (City of Hastings) seat being vacated by former board chairman Carolyn Coleman who chose not to seek re-election. Hoping to clinch the post in the primary arc Marjorie Radant of 646 W. Walnut and former Hastings mayor Ivan Snyder 812 E. Madison. Defending her District 2 (Thornapple and Yankee Springs Township) county board post is incumbent Republican Cathy Williamson of 9550 Green Lake Rd. Challengers for the seat arc Republicans Robert Wenger of 3502 Cherry Valley Rd., Middleville and Tom Lelhcoe of 12 State St., Middleville. In District 3, incumbent Republican P. Richard Dean of Hastings or Republican challenger Dick Hart of Boulder Dr., Hastings will be picked for nomination to the general election when the winner will do bat­ tie with Democrat Michael Smith of 327 E. Sager Rd. (District 3 includes Irving, Rutland and Hastings townships except section six of Hastings Township.) The final contest is for District 6 County Commissioner, a title incumbent Democrat Paul Kiel hopes to maintain for another two years. He will be opposed by Republican Ethel Bozc of 2890 Sager Rd.. Hastings. Kiel lives at 4327 Harmony Dr., Shelbyville. District 6 includes the townships of Hope. Baltimore and most of Orangeville. Three Eaton County men have filed peti­ tions with the state to run for the office of Barry/Eaton Circuit Court Judge but Deputy Clerk Nancy Boersma said Wednesday all three had not yet been certified as official can­ didates at that time. Hoping to be elected to that chair, being vacated by the retirement of Judge Hudson Deming, are Thomas Evcland. Joe Fink and Willard Mikesell. Unopposed scats include that of Barry County Treasurer, for which incumbent Republican Juanita Yarger is the lone candidate. Republican Sheriff David O. Wood is seek­ ing another four years in office and current assistant Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley. Republican, is the only candidate for the top prosecuting attorney chair. That seal is being vacated by Judy Hughes who is running for a judgeship on the Michigan Court of Appeals. James King, incumbent surveyor, is the sole candidate for that post. District 4 Republican incumbent County Commissioner Orvin Moore of Nashville is unopposed as is incumbent Republican Ted McKelvey of Hastings, (District 5). Story continued on page 10 7-year-old struck crossing street A seven-year-old girl was injured in Hastings last week when she stepped out in front of a parked van and was hit by a car. Emily Hallifax, of 630 S. Market St., was taken io Pennock Hospital by Hastings Ambulance and was treated for a broken leg. Patrolman Rod Tietz of the Hastings Police said the accident took place last Thursday on South Jefferson Street just south of Bond Street. Hallifax had exited from the passenger side of the van parked on the west side of Jefferson Street and walked around to the front of the vehicle in order to cross the street. As she stepped out into the road, a southbound car driven by Dennis M. Mennell, 18, struck her with the right fender, Tietz said. Mennell told police he did not see her before inc accident, Tietz said. Neither Mennell nor his 16-year-old female passenger were injured in the accident No citations were issued, Tietz said. Honoring the fallen heroes... Several packs of Cub Scouts. Boy and Girl Scouts, and Campfire girls helped celebrate the annual Memorial Day Parade held Monday in Hastings. Also included in the parade were floats, the Hastings High School Marching Ba.id, graveside ceremonies and memorial services. For more pictures of the parade turn inside. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 2, 19B8 Covaledictorians have more in common than grades by Kathleen Scott Janelle Hoekstra and Kim McCall started their academic careers when Janelle walked next door to Kim’s house every school day to watch Captain Kangaroo for 15 minutes before they departed for kindergarten at Northeastern Elementary. Now, 13 years and many A's later, the two will graduate from Hastings High Scho- Janelle and classmate Kelly Schneider join Kim for her sixth birthday party. South lefferson 1. Charlton Park kicks off the season with Civil War Days this Saturday and Sunday at the village. Infantry drills, camp tours, calvary, many demonstrations and a big battle each day at 2 p.m. Visit Bosley's In your Civil War uniform this week and get a $1.00 gift cer­ tificate. (limit 20) 2. Give at the Blood Bank In Nashville this Wednesday, June 1 at the Nashville Methodist Church from 1 until 7. Visit Bosley's after you give and get a Cone Zone cone. 3. Shop at the Community Garage Sale in Lake Odessa this Saturday. 4. Hastings High School graduation is this Fri­ day. Our best wishes to the graduates. Visit Bosley’s wearing your cap and gown this week and get a $2.00 gift certificate and an ice cream cone. 5. American Rivers Month - June. Rent a canoe and float down the Thornapple this month. Enjoy! 6. Zoo and Aquarium Month - June. If you haven't visited lately, go see the John Ball Park Zoo in Grand Rapids or the Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek and check out the new exhibits they have recently opened. 7. Donut Day • June 3. Bring us your best dozen homemade donuts this week and get a $4.00 I gift certificate In return. (Limit 5) 8. Festival '88 - Grand Rapids, June 3-5. Kalamazoo Art Fair - June 4. Cereal City Festival - June 3-4. Our countys great loca­ tion gives us the opportunity to attend events in the larger cities that surround us and still return home to our own great town. These events are some of the best our neighbors have to offer and should make for a busy weekend of fun. 9. Grand Prix Catfish Race - June 4. Race your catfish or race two catfish against each other down South Jefferson this week and get a $3.00 gift certificate. (Limit 2) 10. Outdoor Woodcarving Show - June 4. Show us your best wood carving at Bosley's this week and we will give you a $3.00 gift cer­ tificate. (All ages) 11. Family Day - June 5. A day to honor the fami­ ly. Do something as a family this weekend to help celebrate you day. 12. Denmark Eel Festival - June 4-5. Describe for us, in detail, from our soapbox, the best way to prepare eel and get a $2.00 gift certificate. Please don't bring us any to try. (Limit 5) 13. Fred Hauser, DVM, the dean of Hastings Veterinarians, will be happy to treat your pet at his office on South Jefferson Street. 14. The Hair Care needs of Barry County are well taken care of by the South Jefferson Street trio of: Dick's Barber Shop, The Hair Care Center and Outward Appearance. Call for an appointment this week. (Gift certificates are limited to one person per month and, unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or older.) AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Little Bucky celebrato- ” 2 .y Bird Day (June 1) by having a sale th. Meek. The buck gets up very early to fir'* the specials he brings you each week in uur Reminder ad. You don't have to get up early to take advantage of them, just visit Bosley's any day this week. Wish the graduates well with a card from our Sentiment Shop selection. See our gradua­ tion ad tor the perfect gift for your graduate. Develop your graduation pictures at our photo department where you get double prints everyday. Remember that our Pause Gift Shop has the best selection of plush animals. Bosley Pharmacy is the diabetic supply headquarters of Barry County. We have almost everything the diabetic needs. QUOTE: "There is only one heroism in the world: to see the world as it is and to love it." — Romain Rolland (1866-1944) LOSLEY F-PHARfnRCY SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - MS-142* DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE *445 *335 *265 *335 •All teelh and material* uted meet the high standard* set by the American Denial As»'n. •Our on premise* lab provide* individual & efficient service. •Free denture consultation & examination (616) 455-0810 •l.D. Himebaugh DOS •D.D. White DDS •G. Mancewia DDS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids Frederick Halbert to be ‘Alumnus of the Year1 Frederick Halbert, a dairy fanner living near Delton, will be honored as Alumnus of the Year at the 101st Hastings High School Alumni Banquet June II in the high school cafeteria. The evening will begin with a social hour at 6:30 p.m. followed by a Swiss steak dinner and program. Halbert graduated from Hastings High in 1963, attended Michigan State University and eventually joined his father and brother in the family’s large dairy operation. When they began having problems with their cattle it was through his persistence that the cause was finally pinned down as PBB. a mistake that cost them and many other farmers millions of dollars and years of work. He and his wife eventually wrote a book about their experiences called, "Bitter Harvest". Also on the program will be Clyde and Rosie Kuempel and Fem Tischer with their music, John Clement representing the 25th anniversary class and Wayne Finkbeiner of the 50th year class. Toastmaster will be Donald Weaver of the class of 1936. Any past or present teachers able ,|o attend will be recognized also by Elsie Sage. Reservations must be made by June 5 with ‘ Elsie Sage at 945-4362. that somebody graduating had a 4.0, and my sister said that was really something. So I said Td get a 4.0 and my sister said, *No way!'" But Janelle was true to her word. "I always thought that if I screwed up (and didn't get an A,) Janelle will get it," says Kim. "I never waned about it," adds Janelle. This Friday, during graduation ceremonies at the high school, the twb will address their classmates and the audience as co-valedictor- e o -o EVENTS f PREMIUM CUSTOM it STREET NEWS In 1980, 10-year-old Kim and Janelle went to YMCA camp at Algonquin Lake, as they did for many years. ol as co-valedictorians, maintaining perfect 4.0 grade point averages. The girls started their long friendship when Janelie's parents, Dale and Diane Hoekstra, moved next door to Mike and Sally McCall on East William Street in Hastings when Janelle was 2 1/2. When Janelle was in sixth grade, her fami­ ly moved about a mile away to a home on Jacobs Circle. But the two have maintained their friendship, attending each other’s birth­ day parties, slumber parties and any other parties they might have had. They went to Y-Camp together for many years, always making sure they signed up together, were in the same cabin and sat next to each other in group photos. During their junior high years, they say they weren't together as much, but once they got to high school, they picked up where they had left off. They were in the same clubs, took the same classes, had the same friends, did their homework together and even shared clothes when they got in a pinch. "We did everything together," says Kim. But when it came to music and athletics, they had some variation. Kim played tennis; Janelle was on the golf team. Janelle was in choir and sang solos in musicals while Kim played clarinet in the band and performed instrumental solos. Neither has tried to be exactly like the other, but they just naturally have had simi­ lar interests over the years. Including their grades. The girls say they both knew they were maintaining perfect GPAs but never com­ peted with each other in school work. "We always knew we had the same (grade point average)," says Kim. "It wasn't so much a competition between us, but against the system. We didn't compete tooth and nail." Janelle was determined to get a 4.0 at an early age. "When I was younger, my sister and I went to a graduation," she says. "I remember After more than 15 years together, Janelle (left) and Kim will follow separate paths. ians. Kim's speech, entitled "Waves," will be on past memories leading up to graduation. Janellc's "Wings" will be a look to the fut­ ure. They were given their speaking assign­ ments separately and havn't really discussed their speeches with each other. Both are ex­ cited. Both are nervous. "I get a little nervous (thinking about it), but I want to do it," says Janelle. "If I didn't want to do it, Td have gotten a B, I guess." They say that writing their speeches has been a challenge because they want to write something original to make their speeches different than their predecessors'. Kim says she thinks it's harder writing the speech than it was getting a 4.0. This fall, after a decade and a half of togetherness, Kim and Janelle will part Janelle will head for Northwestern University, north of Chicago, to study in the College of Arts and Sciences. Kim will be Ann Arbor-bound to study chemical engineering and music at the University of Michigan. Nearly 300 miles will lie between the two. But they aren't sad. "You have to start out again," says Kim. "Things change. I've been in Hastings all my life. I'll miss my friends, but I'll try to keep in touch.” .; >1 •• ' ’ n ' Legal Notices Make Your House Your Home It’s not just a building or apartment, it’s where you live, entertain and relax. You want to make it at­ tractive, comfortable and in top repair ... to up­ date the property value and make it more enjoyable for you, but it takes money. Our home improve­ ment Ioans can help you make your home into everything you want it to be ... and allow you flex­ ible terms that don’t overtax your budget. Con­ tact our loan officer for the full facts. Your Home can be an Added Asset When you need to borrow money - HOME EQUITY LOANS ... a popular and pleasant way to borrow money for those homeowners who are in need of a loan for most any purpose. Our loan officers will be pleased to explain this convenient method by which you can use the amount you have paid on your home as collateral. Come in soon and let us show you how your need can become a reality. Rational ^IEaNK of [Hastings Member FDIC WEST STATE AT BROADWAY MEMBER F.D.I.C. ALL DEPOSITS INSURED UP to $100,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Default having been mode in the term* and con­ dition* of certain mortgages mode by JACK A. JAMES and BONNIE S. JAMES, husband and wile presently of 510 Gaskill, Hastings, Michigan 49058, Mortgagors, to the IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK, o Michigan Banking Coporalion, of Ionia, Michigan, Mortgagee, dated April 4, 1986. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and Stale of Michigan on the 7th day of April. 1986 in Liber 433 of mortgages, on Page 278, on which said mortgage is claimed to be due. at the date of this Notice, for principal, in­ terest and penalties, the sum of TWENTY FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY THREE AND 67/100 (S24./93.67) DOLLARS, plus interest from May 10, 1988, and a second Mortgage dated Oc­ tober 11, 1986 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on the 20th day of October, 1986 in Liber 441. page 739. on which said mortgage is claimed to be due. at the date of this Notice, for principal, interest and penalties, the sum of TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN AND 73/100 ($2,247.73) DOLLARS, plus interest from April 18, 1988, plus 1986 real estate taxes in the amount of SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE AND 87/100 ($683.87) DOLLARS, and 1987 real estate taxes in the amount of EIGHT HUNDRED ELEVEN AND 66/100 ($811.66) DOLLARS including interest to May 31. 1988. An no suit, or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sole contained therein, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday. June 23. 1988 al 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder at the East entrance ol the Cour­ thouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage or for so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. 01 aforesaic, on said mortgages with the interest thereon at the rate of ELEVEN PERCENT (11%) per annum and FOURTEEN AND ONE-QUARTER PER­ CENT (14.25%) per annum respectively, plus ex­ penses. including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest in the premises which said promises ore described as follows: Situated in the township of Carlton. County of Barry and State of Michigan, viz: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 33. Town 4 North, Rango 8 Wost. thence South 1863.6 feel, thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes West. 1320 feet to the place of beginning, thence North 157.2 feet, thence South 80 degrees 22 minutes West 115 feet, thence South 12 degrees 30 minutes East 186.3 feet, thence North 5B degrees 56 minutes East 85.24 feet to the place of beginning. The length of redemption period os determined by Section 600.3240 of Compiled Low* of 1948 as amended is Six (6) Months from the date of sale. DATED AT IONIA. MICHIGAN. May 18. 1988 O CONNOR. McNAMARA & O KEEFE Atltorneys lor Ionia Co. Nat. Bonk By John P. O'Keefe (F18447) 220 W. Main Street Ionia, Ml 48846 (616)527-3410 (6 16) MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALF — Default having been made .­ in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage ' made by KENNETH P. YEAKEL, a single man of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor, to Michigan Notional Bank — Battle Creek, n/k/a Michigan , National Bank, a national banking association. Mortgagee, dated the 14th day ol January. 1987. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State ol Michigan, on the 20th day of February. 1987 rn Liber 477 of Barry County Records, on page 36, an which mortgage • there is claimed to bo due, at the dote of this I notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Twenty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Four and 21/100 ($29,284.21) Dollars; And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now.: therefore, by virtue ol the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursua-if to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on Friday, the 15th day of July. 1988 at 10 o'clock. Local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction. Io the highest bidder, at the East door en-’ trance Io the Court House in Hastings. Michigan; (thot being the building where the Circuit Court lor the County of Barry is held;. of the premises described in said mortgage, ar so much thereof as, may be necessary to pay the amount due. as' aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest' thereon at Twelve and 629/IOn percent 112.629%) per annum and all legal cost*, charges and ex­ penses, including the attorney lees allowed by low. and also any sum or sums which mo? bo paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest in the premises. Which said premises are described os follows: • All ol that certain piece or parcel ol land situate in the Township ol Borry in the County of Barry.; and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Parcel 1: Parcel of land in the northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as beginning al a point on the North right of way line of the Old Kalamazoo Rocd. said point being 1313.14 feet South of and 322 88 feet East of the north 1 /4 post ol the above Secion 7. thence North 1 degree 10' West 103.44 feet, thence, north 88° 50' East 100 foot, thence South 1° 10' East 103.44 feet to said north right ol way line 100 feel to the place ol beginning. Borry Township. Barry County. Michigan. Parcel II: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1 4 ol Section 7. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at a point on the North right of way lino of the Old Kalamazoo Rocd said pxiinf being 1316.7 feet South of and 147.92 feel East of the North 1/4 post of said Section 7. running thence North lc 10' West 103.44 feet, thence North 88- 50' East 175 feet, thence South 1° 10' East 103.44 feet to said North right of way line, thence South 88' 50' Wes! dong said right of way 175 feet to the place of beginning. During the six months immcciately following the solo, the property may be redeemed. Doled at Farmington Hills. Michigan. Moy 5. 1988. Gary J. Galopin 30445 Northwestern Hwy. »204 Farmington Hills. Ml 48018 Attorney for Mortgagee MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK Mortgagee (6 30 ADVERTISING Call 948-8051 The HASTINGS BANNER �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 2. 1988 — Page 3 Police chase leads to rollover accident Repeat offender gets up to 20 yrs. for Rutland break-in by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Grand Rapids man with a string of previous felony convictions was sentenced last week to 7 1/2 to 20 years in prison for breaking into a Rutland Township home in March. Harold G. Hampshire, 33, was arrested April 4 on charges of breaking into an Upton Road home after a middle-aged woman confronted him in the act and copied down his license plate number as he fled the scene. He pleaded guilty April 20 to the 15-year offense in exchange for the prosecutor's agreement not to charge him as a third or fourth offender. But Hampshire, of 1860 Strafford St., Grand Rapids, also pleaded guilty to a second offender charge on lop of the breaking and entering offense, which could have netted him up to 22 1/2 years in a state prison. Prior to sentencing May 25 in Barry County Circuit Court, Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dale A. Crowley asked the court to hand down the maximum sentence for Hampshire. "Mr. Hampshire has been a danger to society ever since his early years, and it's likely he will continue to be a danger to society." But Hampshire asked for the possibility of probation in his sentence. "I'd like to be given a chance for restitution," he said. "I'd like to show that I'm not as bad a person as the presentence report says I am. I understand what I did was wrong, and I want the chance to prove it," he said. "I've grown up considerably. I'm not the same person I was 10 years ago, 20 years ago. Hampshire reminded the court that he turned himself in five days after breaking into the Rutland Township home. "I think I realized what I did was wrong, and I wanted to change my life," he said. "I think prison won't do anything for me but make me old." His defense attorney, David Tripp, admitted Hampshire had a lengthy record. But he said Hampshire had a good work record and may be able to return to his former Grand Rapids employer after his release. He also asked for a sentence in the county jail plus probation, saying the court could use the probationary period to monitor Hampshire's activities. "Certainly that would give the court the chance to give Mr. Hampshire what the prosecution wishes - sending him to prison," Tripp said. But Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming said Hampshire's offense warranted a prison sentence. "I have some sort of idea how I would feel if I drove up to my house and saw a van parked in my driveway and saw a person putting something in the van," he said. "I think I would be so frightened - and I think Tm an average person." He was remanded to the custody of the sheriff for transfer to the Michigan Department of Corrections. State police from the Hastings Post credit LETTERS To the editor: This is not necessarily a letter about the re­ cent millage defeat. It is about what I think is a sexist practice in the Hastings School system. For the past two years the boys baseball team has gotten new uniforms provided by the school. For these same years the girls softball team has had to either raise funds for the uniforms or go without. The school will pay a set amount with the remainder being paid by parents or students. The school has offered fun raising ideas. This year the girls sold sub­ marine sandwiches to buy softball equipment and still had to purchase their own uniforms. If the powers that be want a millage in­ crease they would do well to be more evenhanded in the distribution of funds. Fair is fair. Distribute the money evenly and I'll be more inclined to vote for a millage increase. 1 hope there arc other people in the com­ munity who feel the same way I do and will step forward and help do something to change this situation. Together we can make a difference. Sincerely. Marge Kesler Hastings Combining offices will be greater tax burden To the Editor: I have had the privilege of working closely, for almost four years, in and out of the register of deeds office, and the county clerk's office, as an employee of the title office whose job it was to prepare title instance to protect the title interest of owners of property. The rationale to combine the two county of­ fices appears reasonable on the surface. Presumably it would save some funds. But there is a "sleeper" issue lurking beneath the surface, at least for Barry County. In counties where the office is combined, you will usually find all the expertise you need to file your papers (and get your questions promptly answered) located in one room, and usually in a new building designed for the combined office. Believe me. you will not gel both offices in one room in our present cour­ thouse. and I honestly believe the residents of Barry County are too proud, and rightly so. of the present historic building, to want to build a new one. What you thought you were saving in com­ bining offices would result in a far greater tax burden down the line. Do you really want a new courthouse? Harold Freeman Hastings A good education is important To the editor: It seems to me that all too often v c lose sight of the purpose of a school millage elec­ tion. The election on June 13 will decide whether or not we will keep our current pro­ grams. All the schools in the area are faced with a real need for more money not just Hastings. 1 feel we have a duty to our children to pro­ vide them with a solid education foundation for their futures. It is for our students that we need to vote yes. It’s far to easy for some people to find ex­ cuses to vote no. What excuse do we give the children if the millage fails? A good education is important enough for us all to vote yes. It’s time to get out and vote yes for the future and our children. Ray & Mary Rose Subscribe to the Hastings Banner and get ALL THE LOCAL NEWS! Call 948-8051 Banner kept former resident in touch for decades To the Editor: Today we brought our mother back home to Hastings. It was more than 65 years ago that she left Hastings with her new husband and traveled north to make a new life. Although she was no longer a member of the Hastings community and has never returned to live, this little town in Barry County would always be her home. It was through the Banner that she kept track of her friends, their children, and even their children's children. She was probably one of your most faithful and loyal subscribers. Each edition of the Hastings Banner was like a love letter. Each week she waited for it to come by mail. She read each page and when she became blind, my sister read it to her. Once she became distressed when one of the editors decided to modernize the paper and dropped the personal, “gossipy" news about the peo­ ple of Hastings. “Marsh Cook would never have done that!" she retorted. “Marsh Cook, he was an editor! He would leave his office and go out into the streets of Hastings and gather the news like a cub reporter. He scribbled notes for himself on little pieces of paper and then stuffed them into the pockets of his big coat. No one. man or woman, was immune to his prying. He would even gather his information from the children, questioning them about the coming and goings of their parents, relatives, or neighbors. You know ’Kids and fools tell everything.’ Marsh knew each member of the village intimately and enjoyed being involved in their lives." She was relieved when the modern editor got his “come-uppance” and the columns were restored. The articles in the Banner would unleash a flood of memories. We were fortunate as her children to come to know the village and its people by the wonderfully detailed stories she would tell. Living in Traverse City, we never saw Hastings but we knew the streets: State, Broadway. Green, Walnut. We saw them lin­ ed with ancient trees whose branches made leafy tunnels over the roads. We smelled the pungent odor of the manure and mud after a rain. We knew the man who pushed a cart with big bicycle wheels down the main streets and with his broom swept up the droppings in­ to his shovel and dumped it into his cart. In our imagination we saw horse-drawn buggies, carriages, and farm wagons, circling the (former) Civil War fountain and statue in the center of the intersection of Broadway and State streets. We stood in the turret of the First Bank Building and watched the people coming into town and into the Courthouse. We were heart broken you moved the memorial to facilitate the flow of automotive traffic. We knew your most famous landmark, the Courthouse, which loomed up over trees of the village. We saw where she pressed her in­ itials into the fresh cement on the side steps. We felt the smooth varnish oak of the ban­ nister and was awed by the paneled cour­ trooms with their high ceilings, where her father was prosecutor for Barry County. We heard the voice of Louis Snyder, an itinerant minister, whose farm was up river, drifting down across the surface of the water to the center of town when he called his pigs at the first light of morning. “Su-eee, Su-eee." We knew that the town was not suspended in time. It was a dynamic, evolving city of people. We knew that life in Hastings was not always idyllic. We knew the sorrows, tragedies, and the hidden and public scandals of many of the inhabitants of your town. But through the examples of these lives, our own were molded. I don’t believe that many editors know the affect of their writings upon the lives of the people whom they serve. But those who edited the Hastings Banner for the past 88 years have served us well. They gave generous servings of happiness to our mother. For that we will always be thankful. We will always be grateful. Today we brought her back home. We knew and she knew that someday she would come back. Today (Wednesday) we buried her in the Riverside Cemetery. T.P. Miller. M.D. Son of Ruth M. Miller Senior citizen has many reasons to support Hastings school millage request To the editor: Why should I, a senior citizen, feel strongly that I must vote “Yes” on the school millage proposal, June 13? I want to explain. If the millage is approved, it's true that I won’t be able to go to McDonald's a time or two a month and there may be one less new dress that I’d be able to purchase this year. By contrast, I think of the educational needs of over 3.000 children and young people for whose development we are responsible. If their school day is shortened to five hours, all of them will be left with an inevitably diminished learning experience. If school library services can no longer be under the direction of a trained librarian and aides, students will be deprived of an essential resource for their education. Teachers will lose availability of sup­ plemental materials for units of study; students will no’ have access to individual research materials. If musical activities are eliminated, the students will lose the incentive they provide and all of us will lose enrichment of our lives. If the competitive aspect of sports is not financed, we will take away about the only pastime we provide our young people. (Cur­ rently. about 850 participate in the sports pro­ gram for less than one percent of the school budget.) Wandering the downtown streets is not a very constructive pastime and I, for one. don’t want to encourage more of it. If we lake away science education in our elementary grades (which so many “just love"), we will be downright unfair, for these children are growing up in a technologically advanced age. The Japanese. Germans. Rus­ sians. and Scandinavians, for example, are not putting their people or countries at risk by tolerating such educational inadequacies. If we close the counseling offices, we will deprive students of educational planning in terms of their abilities, interests, and voca­ tional goals. We'll deny them reliable help in meeting college entrance and career entrance Warrant issued in Nashville drunken driving case Nothing taken in nightime break-in at Hastings High School from our readers.... School funds should be distributed evenly the spunk of a middle-aged woman for Hampshire's arrest. Earlier, Hampshire fold the court he drove to the 5900 block of Upton Road on March 31 and stopped at a house there. He knocked on the door, found no one home, entered the garage and began removing tools and loading them in his van. He then kicked in a door and entered the home, he told the court Hampshire said he was picking up a VCR when he noticed a lady coming up toward the house. Moments before, the woman, who lived around the comer, had driven past and noticed the van parked in the driveway of the home, which belonged to her son and daughter-in-law. Knowing they were not home at the time, she walked over and confronted Hampshire. Hampshire escaped m his van, but the woman memorized his license plate, which led to his arrest five days later. requirements. But it will be really harmful to remove those trained to help troubled students who do not know where else to turn. The public doesn’t know about this aspect of the work for ethics demand confidentiality. The issue of salaries is always touchy. 1 ex­ perienced the slow rise of teachers' salaries, which were less than many in other lines of work, and I remember that when a fellow­ teacher pressed a student to work harder, the response was, "Why should I? If I quite tomorrow. I can gel a job that pays better than yours does." He was right about it. Now that salaries are commensurate with those in other fields, there’s criticism and resentment. To me, this is ironic. A college education today costs several thousands of dollars per year. When we multiply by four and add it to the estimated loss of money one might have earned had he gone directly into the job market, we can then consider whether a beginning teacher’s salary is too high. Most of us will conclude. “It isn't." And. even after initial certification, there is the state re­ quirement for continuing training on a periodic basis, which teachers often spend their weekends and summers doing. I know financial reward affects staff morale. So do appreciation and enthusiasm and co-operation from the community which the staff serves. I realize those whose life experiences have been very different from mine may see things differently. I can only hope that all of us will examine the substantial reasons for the need we face and the seriousness of our failure to meet it. Our sacrifice will be pretty insignifi­ cant in the over all scheme of things. And. incidentally, when you see a gray­ haired lady limping up the walk on election day. don’t make the mistake of thinking "There goes a ’no' vote." With deep concern Elizabeth Underwood Hastings A police officer on patrol discovered a break-in at Hastings High School Sunday evening, but an investigation of the incident has turned up nothing missing. Deputy Chief Jerry Sarver said he was patroling the area Sunday night at 10:40 p.m. when he discovered a broken window at the janitor's entrance door on the southeast comer of the building. Officials searched the area, found a drawer opened on a desk in the custodial area but did not find anything missing. A further search turned up a broken window near the school's dumpsters on the east side of the building along an interior hallway. Though the five- by five-foot window was large enough to permit entry, it was far enough off the ground to allow easy access, Sarver said. He believes the burglar broke that window first, decided not to enter through it and moved on to the janitor’s area. A tracking dog from the Barry County Sheriffs department was used to trace the burglar's path through the building, and police believe the burglar exited through an exit on the south side of the school. Fingerprints were removed from the brtken glass, and the incident remains under investigation, Sarver said. Two drivers issued citations after mishap Both drivers were cited by police following a two-vehicle accident Saturday night that left two slightly injured. Lowell resident Jeffrey A. Schultz received citations for drunken driving and driving without proof of insurance, while Linda Kay Delong, of 4 Morgan Rd., Nashville, was cited for making an improper left turn. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post said the accident occurred at 10:45 p.m. on North Broadway Avenue at Willitts Road. Both Schultz and Delong were driving north on Broadway with a car in between them when Schultz, who was third in line, crossed the center line and attempted to pass the two vehicles in front of him. As he reached Delong's 1979 GMC, which was the first car of the three, Delong turned left and struck the passenger door on Schultz's 1987 Ford with the left fender of her car. Schultz told police he had had four beers prior to the accident. Troopers said he registered .13 percent on the preliminary breathalyzer test administered after the incident. Witnesses in the car immediately behind Delong told police she made a sudden left-hand turn without turning on her signal. Troopers said Delong was slightly injured in the accident A 28-year-oki male passenger in Schultz's car was also slightly hurt in the crash. Both sought their own treatment afterwards. Neither Schultz nor the two female passengers in Delong's car were hurt in the accident Troopers said all five were wearing sealbelts at the time. The Hastings by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A warrant was issued Friday charging a Vermontville man with drunken driving after he led police on a high speed car chase that began in Nashville and ended five-miles later in a rollover accident What began as a domestic squabble between George W. Beden, 26, and his ex-wife ended May 23 when he struck a tree off Nashville Highway near Ionia Road in Eaton County. The incident began that morning when Beden confronted his ex-wife, who was staying with a friend at a home in the 800 block of Sherman St. in Nashville. Witnesses told police Beden forced his way into the house, entered the bedroom where his ex-wife was asleep and began hitting her. The confrontation spilled out into the front street where it attracted the attention of Nashville Police Officer Tom Moore, who called state police troopers from Hastings to assist him. As troopers Robert Norris and Mike Haskamp arrived, Beden got into his 1984 Dodge pickup truck and fled the scene heading north on M-66. Beden, who police said was weaving as he drove, made an illegal U-turn and began driving south on M-66. Second drunken driving offense nets 90 days in jail A 57-year-old driver who pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of drunken driving, second offense, was sentenced last week in Bany County Circuit Court to 90 days in jail. Paul S. Gorodenski, of Irons, was also placed on a two-year term of probation and had his license revoked for two years. Gorodenski was arrested in December by Nashville Police after they spotted him weaving on M-79 near Charlton Park Road. He was originally charged with drunken driving, third offense, but agreed to plead guilty to the second offense charge in exchange for the dismissal of the more serious offense as well as an additional charge of driving with a suspended license. Prior to sentencing, Gorodenski's attorney, C. Ronald Van Buren of Lake Odessa, told the court his client had a clean record until 1980, when he received his first conviction for driving while impaired. Van Buren said his client has an alcohol problem but took his first step toward conquering it when he voluntarily entered a treatment program for alcohol abuse after the December incidenL Gorodenski said the experience had taught him a valuable lesson. "I went through the Care Unit and all that, and I really learned," he said. "You really ruin your health, and I don't need that." In handing down his sentence, Judge Hudson E. Deming told Gorodenski he could have gone to jail for up to one year on lhe charge. "This is a serious business," he said. "All you have to de is read lhe newspapers to learn that society isn't tolerating drunk driving. "You're a lucky man," he said. "The prosecutor is only recommending a 90 day sentence when you could go away for a year." In addition to the 90 day sentence, Gorodenski was ordered to pay a fine of $1,000 and court costs of $400. He was directed to have substance abuse counseling, to attend Alcoholics Anonymous twice weekly, and to be evaluated for substance Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Friday through Sunday LOWER PENINSULA Sunny days and clear nights. Highs in the 70s to lower 80s each day. Lows in the 50s. UPPER PENINSULA Sunny days and clear nights. Highs in the 70s to near 80 each day. Lows in lhe 40s. Banner __________ Troopers pursued Beden south on M-66, then cast on Sherman Street and continuing through several side streets until Beden reached Reed Streci. which runs east from Nashville and becomes Nashville Highway in Eaton County. On Nashville Highway, speeds of up to 90 mph were reached during the pursuit, troopers said. Beden continued cast on Nashville Highway until it became a dirt road and drove another half mile until he finally lost control while driving on the shoulder on the wrong side of the roadway. The vehicle left die roadway 1/2 mile east of Ionia Road, struck a tree and flipped over, troopers said. Beden, who later told police he had five to six wine coolers before the incident, was taken to Pennock Hospital by Vermontville Ambulance and was treated for leg injuries and facial cuts. He received citations for drunken driving, fleeing and eluding police and driving without a seatbelt, troopers said. His ex-wife was also treated later that day at Pennock Hospital for injuries she received during the confrontation with Beden. _______ < Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 22 - Thursday, June 2,1988 Subscription Rates: $13.00 per year in Barry County: , SI 5 00 per year in adjoining counties: and S16 50 per year elsewhere. abuse every three months throughout his probationary period. If he isn't successful with his probationary term, Gorodenski was also ordered to spend the last 90 days of his term in jail. In other court business: A woman who created a scene in a store when store officials attempted to arrest her for shoplifting was sentenced last week to nine months in the Barry County Jail. Cindra L. Reed, of 331 Lakeside, Delton, was also ordered to have substance abuse counseling and was forbidden to enter Felpausch Food Center in Delton. Reed, 28, was originally charged with larceny in a building, attempted larceny ir. e building, assault a battery and disturbing lhepeace in i ’3; iuddeuL But in a pica agreement with the prosecutor. Reed pleadeu guilty to the charges of attempted larceny and disturbing lhe peace. Prior lo sentencing May 25, her attorney, David Dimmers, told lhe court his client had psychological and addictive problems. He said Reed is hyperactive and has a history of substance abuse. In February, Dimmers asked for a hearing to determine her competency to stand trial. Before sentence was pronouncecd, he asked for a conference in chambers with the court Afterwards, he asked that Reed receive appropriate care as part of her sentence. Reed, who sobbed through most of the proceedings, said, "I would like to change." In addition to the nine month jail sentence, Deming sentenced Reed to one year of probation and ordered her to have substance abuse counseling. "I'm satisfied you do need some counseling for the abuse of drugs," Deming said. Bond was cancelled, and she was remanded to lhe sheriffs department Trial dates of July 18 were set for a 22-year-old Hastings man on a variety of charges. Brian C. Snider, of 519 S. Hanover St., was arrested April 12 in connection with an attempted break-in at the Blarney Stone Bar, 606 S. Whitmore. The attempted breaking and entering charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison or one year in county jail. He is also facing a charge of resisting and obstructing a Hastings police officer. That charge is a misdemeanor with a penalty of two years or S1 .(XX) fine. A motion will be presented by the prosecutor June 1 to consolidate lhe breaking and entering case with a similiar case pending against one of Snider's co-defendants in the Blarney Stone incident. Bond was continued in the matter. Story Continued on Pane 10 Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 2, 1988 Marilyn Sue Furstenau Carrie B. Sweetland Mildred A. Morgan Mary A. Ostroth HASTINGS - Mildred A. Morgan, 91, of Hastings passed away Tuesday, May 31,19R8 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Morgan was bom on May 7, 1897 in Hastings, the daughter of William and Cora (Woodruff) TenEyck. She was raised in lhe Barry County area. She attended the Moe Schoo! graduating from the eighth grade. She was married to Daniel P. Cisler on July 30, 1920, he passed away May 20, 1951. On January 15,1957 she married Otis Morgan and he passed away December 26, 1974. She was employed at the Middleville Hotel as head cook for 10 years, the Hekman Biscuit Company in Grand Rapids and was a telephone operator for Michigan Bell for 15 years in Middleville. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings, Parmalee Ladies HASTINGS - Mary A. Ostroth, 73, of 438 W. Mill Street, Hastings, died Tuesday, May 31, 1988 al Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Ostroth was bom October 30, 1914 in Carlton Township, Barry County, the daughter of Lester and Ethel (Zuschnilt) Miller. She was raised in the Clarksville area and attended Woodland schools, graduating in 1933. She was married to Clarence Forman in 1933. He preceded her in death on September 8, 1957. She then married Sterling Ostroth on April 30, 1959. She was employed as a dietician at Bany County Medical Facility for 12 years, retiring in 1970. She has lived at her present address since 1972. Mrs. Ostroth is survived by her husband, Sterling; a daughter Winifred Cobertof Cassel­ berry, Florida; four sons, Lester Forman of Woodland, Wayne Forman of Freeport, George and Larry Forman both of Hastings; 13 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one step-son, Gerald Ostroth of Orlando, Florida; one step-daughter, Maxine McClelland of Hastings; eight step-grandchildren; 12 step­ great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 3 at Hastings First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, June 2 at Wren Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Burial will be in Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pennock Hospital ICU Intensive Care UniL Aid, Prairie Literary Club and the Middleville O.E.S. No. 17. Mrs. Morgan is survived by one son, D. Paul Cisler, of Middleville; one daughter, Mrs. Ray (Mary) Rider, of Hastings; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Helen Stedman, of Saranac; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 1988 at lhe Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville with Pastor Michael Anton officiating. Burial will be at the ML Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomapple Manor in Hastings. iffejAlTEND SEMS HASTINGS Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. June 5 - 8:00 Holy Communion. 9:15 Church School (all ages). 10:30 Holy Communion, graduate reception after worship. Open House 3-5. Thursday. June 2 ■ 8:00 AA. Satur­ day, June 4 ■ 8:00 NA. Monday. June 6 - 7:00 WELCA Task Force Tuesday. June 7-7:00 Caregiving FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. May 29 - 9:30 and 11:00 Mor­ ning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broadcast at 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 Church School Classes for all ages. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room. Wednesday. June I 9:30 Circle I. at Mary Ann Echlinaws cottage meet at Kathryn Ferris to car pool. 12:30 Circle 4. potluck at Hidden Valley Com­ munity Bldg.. 1:00, Circle 3. meet at the County Seat, 6:00 Circle 5. at Cathy Bachmans for potluck. 7:30 Chancel Choir Practice. ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship II a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. David D. Garrett Phone 948-2229 Par­ sonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship. 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH. 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm, Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School. 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule for Sum­ mer months (Memorial Daythrough Labor Day): Holy Eucharist. 10 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday . 7:00 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Leilzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morni.ig Worship Service; 6:00 p.m Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults, Teen- and Children. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. Ml 49058. Nor­ man Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m . Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Horn of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.in.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Bonfield Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day. 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. first baptist church, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hartings, Michigan 948-8001. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor, James R. Barrett, Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to II a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services. trar.--portation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting. 7 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, lhe Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady . Pastor, 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:00 (Elem. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB club for boys. GRAND RAPIDS - Carrie B. Sweelland, 90. of Grand Rapids formerly of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 1988 at The Michi­ gan Christian Home in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Sweelland was bom on February 12, 1898 in Newfoundland, lhe daughter of Solo­ mon and Sarah (Peterson) Ball. She was raised in Newfoundland aud attended schools there. She was employed as a bookkeeper in Newfoundland before coming to the United States and to Detroit in 1922. She was married to Rev. Albert F. Sweelland on March 7, 1923. She has lived in Detroit; Stanton, Michigan, Greenville, Michigan; Portland, Oregon; Bronson, Michigan and Richland, Washington, coming to Hastings in 1978. She has been a resident of The Michigan Christian Home in Grand Rapids for the past two years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Sweetland is survived by three daught­ ers, Thelma Iler of Richland, Washington, Grace Kelly of Milford and Lois Williams of St. James; two sons, John Sweetland of Los Angeles, California and Dr. Paul Sweelland of Hastings; ten grandchildren; five great grand­ children; a sister, Rebecca Sweetland of Grand Rapids. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert on May 30,1984; a son Warren Sweet­ land in 1930; two grandsons, David Sweetland and Mark MacLean; a sister, Maggie Langdon; two brothers, George and Ambrose Ball. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 1, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Dr. Charles Wagner and Rev. Kenneth Gamer officiating. Burial was at Hast­ ings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lincoln Lake Baptist Youth Camp, Gowen, Michigan. JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hostings, Inc. Pioneer Bank June 11 and 12,1988 COMPUTERS CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd., 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. SLunday School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. Insurance lor your life. Home. Business and Car WHEN FUNERAL HOMES Hastings — Nashville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED ol Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. Nashville Area ST. CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Chruch. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday .Mass 9:30 a.m. by Catherine Lucas Thornapple Kellogg Library offering summer reading club Michigan FkEE Fishing Days DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd . Pastor Rev. Ken Hartgcrink. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning wonhip 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:09 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Woodland News the MacKcnzie open house with their twoWoodland residents are proud of three year old daughter. Lacey. They are spending boys who went to lhe 15-statc Regional Na­ two weeks in the Woodland area where they tional wrestling loumumcnt in Bloomsburg. Pa., last month with Bob Veach. Lakewood both have families. They are now operating a farm in Arkansas and raise cattle. school wrestling coach. Zion Lutheran Vacation Bible School will Jason Makley brought home the first place be held the week of June 13-17 from 9 to medal in Greco-Roman style wrestling for boys age 14, and a second place medal in free­ 11:30 a.m. Teachers will meet this week for orientation. style wrestling for the same age category. Vacation Bible School will be held at the Gabc Steward won a third place medal in the Lakewood Methodist Church the week of age nine and 10 cagctory. Trevor Slater qualified for lhe tournament in Greco-Roman June 20-24. The theme will be "Champions for Jesus". Bible school will run from 9 to wrestling in his age group but did not place. 11:30 a.m. each day. Children from three Ken and Mary Makley accompanied their years up to those who will be in the seventh son. and Slater to the tournament. and Jeff and Shelley Steward went with their son on grade this fall can participate. A Memorial Day service was held at lhe 600-milc trip. Both the Woodland Post Of­ fice and Classics have signs in the front win­ Woodland Memorial Park on Monday at 10 dows congratulating the boys. This is as high a.m. The Lakewood School band, led by as boys in these age groups can go in wrestl­ David Pugh, opened the program with "The Star Spangled Banner." Wayne Hcnncy, ing. After age 15 a 50-state national tourna­ Woodland Township supervisor, introduced ment is held, but none for younger boys. Rev. Bob Kersten from the Woodland United A carry-in picnic dinner will be held at lhe Old Pumphouse Hall in Nashville following Methodist Church, who gave an invocation. Hcnncy thanked Lawrence and Hildred the graveside memorial services on Saturday. June 4 for Karl Dillcnbcck. Dillcnbcck died Chase and Vcm Newton for the excellent con­ recently in New Mexico. The memorial ser­ dition and appearance of the cemetery. After a Earl M. Ferris vice will be held al 10:30 a.m. in the few short remarks from Hcnncy, the band played "America. The Beautiful." Woodland Cemetery. The picnic dinner is be­ JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP- Earl M. ing held so friends and relatives will have time Rev. Kersten gave a short talk pertinent to Ferris, 77, of 160 Leinaar Road, passed away to nathcr for refreshments and remembering. the occasion and read a poem. Sunday May 29, 1988 al his residence. Woodland Lions Club met at its building Lawrence Chase read a list of all the Mr. Ferris was bom in Barry County’s veterans of each of five wars who were from on May 24. Mike Hook of Hastings presented Johnstown Township and had lived in the area his program of slides and artifacts about the Woodland Township and all the veterans from all his life. He had farmed lhe Doty farm on C.K. and S. Railroad. The club planned a other places who are buried in that cemetery. Leinaar Road on shares for 44 years, retiring in ladies' night, installation of officers and The list includes one who starved to death in 1986. scholarship dinner to be held during June. Andersonville prison in Georgia during the Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Katherine Civil War and several who died in Europe Ashley Morgan, one-ycar old daughter of Inez O. Powers Richey; two sons, Robert and Roland Ferris, during World War I and World War II Chase Lynn Carter Morgan and the granddaughter ALBANY, GEORGIA - Inez O. Powers, 87, both of Battle Creek; 11 grandchildren; four of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Carter, was hclicoptcd also mentioned Woodland Ccmtery’s old formerly of Lansing, passed away May 24, great grandchildren; four sisters, Reatha I enz, Confederate veteran and the only Confederate from Pennock Hospital to Grand Rapids for 1988 in Albany, Georgia. of Hastings, Frances Wclcher, of Dowling, treatment of meningitis on Saturday. veteran now known to be buried in Western Mrs. Powers was bom on October 2,1900 in Maijorie Harrington and Marita Ferris, both of Barry County, the daughter of Albert and Viola Carolyn Stannard Wilkerson and Robert Michigan, Noah Fauvcr. This grave was Battle Creek. Wilkerson of Diamond Bar. Calif., arrived at recently marked with an official government (Wheeler) Bany. He was preceded in death by one daughter, the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold monument and a brass plaque from the United She lived most of her life in the Lansing area Arloa Ferris in 1942; one son, William Earl Confederate Veterans Association. and had lived in Sylvester, Georgia since 1983. Stannard, last Thursday. Their daughter. An­ Ferris in 1969; one granddaughter, Angela in An honor guard composed of Darell Slater, She was a former Vice President of the Atlas drea Coates, graduated from Lake wood High 1986; two brothers, Wayne and Lewis Ferris Drop Forge Corp, in Lansing and was secretary School Thursday evening. Andrea will fly to Jeff Steward. Gale Bentley and Dallas Rush and one sister, Juna Dunn. fired a gun salute following echoing taps to the head purchasing agent for the State of California with them the end of this week for Funeral services were held Wednesday, June played by two musicians from the band who Michigan. 1,1988 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. the summer. She will return to Michigan in were stationed in far comers of the cemetery. Mrs. Powers is survived by one son, R. the fall and plans to attend Davenport College in Grand Rapids. Chase mentioned that Ruth Ann Tukey Vance Powers of Sylvester, Georgia; eight Bates and her husband, Emmert Bates of Lan­ A graduation open house was held at the grandchildren and three great grandchilren. sing. recently visited the cemetery. Mrs. Stannard home for Andrea on Sunday. Funeral services were held Saturday, May Bates is the former owner of the home known Woodland residents were able to visit with the 28,1988 at lhe Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Wilkersons, and the Stannards. as the Maples, a Woodland area landmark. Odessa with Rev. George Speas officiating. They were pleased with the appearance of the Burial was at the Woodland Memorial Park Nancy Carter enjoyed a graduation open Fun and adventure arc available this sum­ cemtcry. house al the home of her parents. Mr. and Cemetery. mer through books from the Thomapple Eugene Davenport, who built the Maples Mrs. Steve Carter, on Sunday. Kellogg School and community library! Family, neighbors and friends, many from and was the father-in-law of Ralph Tukey Garrett M. McPeake Children, ages three and older, arc invited (Mrs. Tukey Bales’ deceased husband) had lhe Zion Lutheran Church, called at the home DELION - Garrett M. McPeake, 79, of to join one of the three reading clubs in lhe cemetery professionally landscaped in the of Doug and Judy MacKcnzie on Sunday dur­ 11860 Scott Park Road, passed away Sunday, “Passport to Adventure.” 1920s and put a marker at the beginning of the ing an open house for daughter, Yvonne’s, May 29, 1988 at his residence. The program stressed enjoyment of reading drive through the Memorial Grove of trees graduation from Lakewood High School. Her He was bom in Bedford and had lived at the as well as providing an opportunity for behind the cemetery. eldest brother, Douglas, Jr., was home from Scon Park Road address since 1979. He had children to maintain reading skills during the Marion Chase from Redondo Beach. Calif., Michigan Tech, where he will receive a farmed for 16 years north of Prairieville on the a niece of Lawrence Chase, was at the pro­ summer. master's degree in computer science this Norris Road, retiring when he sold the farm in The library will offer a wide assortment of gram with her mother, Helen Chase. Lottie week. Huff was also qt the program. She recently 1958. He and his wife owned and operated a books and programs to tie-in with the adven­ Doug MacKcnzie will start a job in the resort on Norway Lake near Iron Mountain recovered from a broken hip. ture theme. Cleveland area during June. Children have received an informational from 1958-79. He was a member of Hickory Diane Smith Ward and Keith Ward were at letter at school. For additional information, Comers Masonic Lodge 345, F&AM and a member and past worthy patron of lhe call the library at 795-3394. Prudence Nobles Chapter 366 Order of lhe Parents arc urged to register for a library card prior to the opening of the program on Eastern Star. Mr. McPeake is survived by his wife, the June 8. Children who have completed first grade former Emma Sonicksen; one stepson, Wayne arc eligible for a library card. Cuyler, of Iron Mountain; one grandchild; two 6 Month CD Summer library hours beginning June 13 gieat grandchildren and one sister, Helen will be: Holly, of Bedford. Monday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June EFFECTIVE Tuesday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 1, 1988 at Williams Funeral Home, Delton. ANNUAL 1 6 p.m.-9 p.m. YIELD | Wednesday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. NORTH BRANCH MICHIGAN Carla Fae Berry Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. HASTINGS - Carla Fae Berry, 36, of Hast­ 6 p.m.-9 p.m. $10 000 MINIMUM DEPOSIT ings passed away Wednesday, May 25,1988 at ANNUAL (3131688-3051 or 1-800 622 1889 Butterworth Hospital after a brief illness. RATE J Mrs. Berry is survived by her husband, Dale; two children, Brian J. and Monica J. Berry of Hastings; two step children, Scott R. and Wendy S. Berry; parents, Carlton and Fae Bush of Cedar Springs; two brothers, Thomas and Mary Bush of Alabama, Rich and Glennda Bush of Newaygo; one sister Donna and Ken Knoll of Grand Rapids; father and mother-in­ law, Gordon and Vivian Berry of Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 28,1988 atZaagman-Stegenga Funeral Chapel of Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Delton Area The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, lhe Churches, and these Local Businesses: ELSIE, MICHIGAN - Marilyn Sue (Richardson) Furstenau, 52, of Elsie, formerly of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 1988 at Carson City Hospital in Carson City. Mrs. Furstenau was born on April 7,1936 in Hartford, Michigan, the daughter of Ralph and Louis (Bishop) Richardson. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1954. She went on to attend Western Michigan University and graduated in 1956. She was married to William Furstenau on June 14, 1957. Mrs. Furstenau is survived by her husband William; three daughters, Mrs. Dan (Terry) Simon of St. Johns, Mrs. Andrew (Gayle) Hamilton of Altamonte Springs, Florida and Mrs. Chris (Julie) Holley of Battle Creek; three grandchildren; 1 step-grandson; father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Richardson of Nashville; a sister, Mrs. Edward (Louise) Hughes; two brothers, Ralph Richardson, Jr. of Charlevoix and William J. Richardson of Kala­ mazoo; a step-sister, Mrs. Edgar (Beverly) Backe of Hastings; a step-brother, Neal Miller of East Tawas. She was preceded in death by her mother in 1955. Funeral services were held Friday, May 27, 1988 at Carter Funeral Home in Elsie. Burial was at Elsie Cemetery. It’s just human nature. You’re uncomfortable with things you haven’t prepared for. Death makes us all uncomfortable. 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Country Chapel Sunday Schtxil 9: 30; Country Chapel Worship 10: 30. im/us/mw 501 West State Street Hastings. Mi. 49058 OLYMPIAO OlyFaX Fnolmlla Tmacalvar Phone 616-948-9637 Fax 616-948-9636 Wren VOGT CHAPEL FUNERAL HOMES Funeral Home WREN204 N. Queen Si Corner Walnut & So. Jefferson HaaUngs, Ml 49058 (616)945-2471 Nashville. Ml 49073 (517) 852-0840 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 2, 1988 — Page 5 etui For 9.05% INSURED CDs Call HARRY BOESCH Registered Rep. First of MtchlganfJ|W| Corporation (■■■Bf 1-8OO-321-47O9 Frhtinnw fnmih) Ecnunawjamily hasJive generations Thorp-Courts announce engagement Humphrey- Vasquez united in marriage Vows of marriage will be spoken on Sept. 24 by Gina Lynn Thorp and Kenneth Courts. The bride-elect, of Lake Odessa, is the daughter of Donna Thorp of Lake Odessa. She attended Michigan Stale University and is employed at Briggs, Hausserman Thompson and Dickinson CPA. The future groom, of Ionia, is the su.i of the late June Courts of Ionia. He is a graduate of Ionia High School and is co-owner of Mc­ Cords Farm Market in Ionia. George and Anne Humphrey of Freeport arc proud to announce the marriage of their daughter. Linda, to Jeffrey Vasquez. son of Anita Torres of Lake Odessa and Richard Vasquez of Lansing. The couple was united on Nov. 14. 1987 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Pastor Johnny Salazar performed the ceremony. The bride’s maid of honor was Janet Hum­ phrey. Attending as bridesmaids were Joy McDiarmid and Annette Vasquez. Serving as best man was Rick Vasquez. Groomsmen were Henry Vasquez and Ricar­ do Diaz. The ushers were Dennis Humphrey. Brian Humphrey, and Bob Vasquez. Mija Torres was the flowergirl and Jeri Vasquez lhe ringbearcr. Linda is a 1985 graduate of Lakewood High School and is currently employed at Sunset Acres in Hastings. Jeff is a 1987 graduate of Lake wood High School currently employed at Meijer's in Cascade. The couple now resides in Lake Odessa. Dean-Baker announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dean of Nashville are pleased to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Susan, to Keith Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Baker of Olivet. Susan is a 1983 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed by Wilson Homes Inc. in Charlotte. Keith is an 1984 graduate of Olivet High School and is also employed by Wilson Homes Inc. A July 2 wedding is being planned. Smiths to observe 50th wedding anniversary Friends of Jim (Ed) and Edna Smith are in­ vited to share in the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary June 12. at the Nashville United Methodist Church, from 2-5 p.m. No gifts, please. Fruths to observe 50th wedding anniversary The family of Glenn and Mary Fruth will be hosting an open house to celebrate the golden wedding anniversary of their parents. The open house will be held in the Church of the Brethren. Quinter. Kan., Sunday. June 19. from 2-4 p.m. Mary Wine and Glenn Fruth were married June 19, 1938, in the Linville Creek Church of the Brethren in Broadway. Va. Their children include David Fruth of Abilene, Kan., Galen Fruth of Wichita, Kan.. Lois Grove of Webster City. Iowa. Eunice Gillaspie of Laramine. Wyo.. and Pearl Miller. Conrad. Iowa. The family requests no gifts: a letter or note would be very welcome, and a visit to the reception warmly received. (Address: 320 NE 11th, Abilene, Kan 67410). The Fruths have served in the Church of the Brethren ministry for 50 years. They are now retired in Abilene, Kan. They served in Woodland from 1948 to 1955. ■ Thct^ch,inaw family recently gathered to join five gencranons. Shown here (clockwise from left) Jane Echtinaw. grandmother; great-great-grandmother Eva Callihan; great­ grandmother. Dona Lovell, holding Amanda Tsang and Kim Tsang. Wright-Blanche united in marriage Robin Wright and George Blanche were united in marriage on Saturday. Feb. 13, at the Church of Christ in Charlotte. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wright, and George’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Gale Kcipcr of Marshall and Mr. and Mrs. Duane Blanche, of Charlotte. The bride's attendants wore red satin and lace tea-length dresses. Wendy Blakely, friend of the bride, was matron of honor. Renee (Wright) Bellon, Sandra Wright, and Candy (Wright) Patterson, all sisters of the bride, and Janelle Gearhart, the bride's niece, were bridesmaids. Each attendant carried a white lace fan accented with red silk flowers. The flowergirl, Katie Newton, was a friend of the groom. Gary Gearhart II, nephew of the bride, was the ringbearcr. Both were dressed identical to the bride and groom. The bride, escorted down the aisle by her father, wore a floor-length gown with a chapel train of white taffeta and chiffon; sheer yoke, fitted lace bodice, standing collar, and back button and loop closing. Lace flower ap­ pliques covered both the front and back of the gown as well as the hemline. The dress was constructed by Debbie (Wright) Gearhart, sister of the bride. The bride’s headpiece was a white floral, beaded crown with a finger-tip length veil. She carried a cascading bouquet of red and white silk roses and streaming ivy. The groom wore a long-tail tuxedo of silver grey with a white shirt and red bow tie. The best man was Gene Hoch, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Doug Newton, Dave Sonnenburg. and Justin Straube. all friends of the groom, and Mark Blanche, the groom’s brother, all wore tuxedoes similar to -v the groom’s. Ushers were Cortney Collison, Jamie Sleight and Troy Schrader, friends of the groom. Soloist. Art Bush Jr., sang “The Wedding Song" and ■'Theme from Ice Castles". Pianist was Maggie Cranson. Over 350 relatives and friends of the couple witnessed the double-ring ceremony. A buffet style reception followed the wedding at Kardel Hall. Hosts and hostesses for the day were Mr. and Mrs. Gary Gearhart, the bride’s sister and brother-in-law, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kelp, friends of the bride. The former Robin Wright is a 1982 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed by Lansing Electric Motors. The groom, a 1972 graduate of Maple Valley High School is employed by General Motors B.O.C. The couple spent their honeymoon on a Caribbean cruise with a stop in Cancun. Mex­ ico. They now.reside in Woodland. Woods to observe 60th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. H.N. Wood of Mesa. Ariz. will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house on June 4 from 2 to 5 p.m. The reception will be held in the Caledonia Methodist Church lounge and will be hosted by their children. Barry D. Wood, of Washington D.C., and Patricia A. Markle of Hastings. Pennock Hospital Birth Announcements IT’S A GIRL Thomas and Jill Plummer of Lake Odessa, May 26, 9:34 a.m., 6 lbs., 10!6 ozs. Sgt. Jim and Vickie Friddlc, a daughter. Megan Elizabeth was born at RAF Lakcnheath, Air Force Base Hospital in Thet­ ford, England. Megan was born on May 24. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dale Cook, first grandchild of Mrs. Cook, from Nashville, MI and Mr. Merrill Friddlc of Burr Oak. Ml and Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Mott of Olivet, ML (first grandchild). Regan is lhe first great grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Shook of Hastings, and Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Friddle of Nashville, MI. IT’S A BOY James and Teresa Sheldon of Hastings. May 25. 8:11 a.m.. 7 lbs., 2 ozs. Anthony and Kathleen Hayward of Wayland, 3:39 a.m., 8 lbs., '6 oz. Kenneth and Rebecca Sobleskey of Sun­ field, May 27. 4:04 p.m., 7 lbs., 9 ozs. Stephen Carl, bom May 23 to James C. and Peggy L. Peurach of Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 15M ozs., time: 12:09 p.m. Proud grandparents are Jerry and Karen Eckman and Carl and Jan Peurach all of Hastings. Josie Watson to observe 90th birthday June 9 A card shower will be held for Josie Wat­ son. who will celebrate her 90th birthday June 9. Her address is: 7575 N. Broadway, Freeport. MI 49325. 1988-89 kindergartners should make registrations Rate effective 6/1/38’ All CDs are FSUC or FDIC Insured up to S100.900 per client per depository _ institution. DATA PROCESSING PROGRAMMER Nippondenso is actively seeking a Computer Programmer as an addition to our existing EDP staff. Currently one of the top 3 automotive components suppliers in the world, NDUS has just completed expansion and will anticipate doubling our work force m lhe next 2 years. The successful candidate must have 1 year experience as a Programmer on an IBM System/38. with RPG III usage. MAPICS experience is helpful. Please send resume and salary requirements in confidence to: NIPPONDENSO MANUFACTURING U.S.A., INC. Personnel Dept.—F One Denso Road Battle Creek, Ml 49015 Equal Opportunity Employeer M/F BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following are lhe most popular videocasseiies as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1988, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. 18. The Godfather" (Paramount) 19. "Playboy 1988 Playmate Video Calendar" (Lorimar) 20. "Kathy Smith's Starting Workout" (Fox Hills) VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. "Start Up With Jane Fonda” (Lorimar) 2. "Jane Fonda's Low Impact Aerobic Workout" (Lorimar) 3. "Lady and the Tramp" (Disney) 4. "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" (Paramount) 5. "Callanetics" (MCA) 6. "Jane Fonda’s New Workout" (Lorimar) 7. "Jane Fonda's Easy Going Workout" (Lorimar) 8. "An American Tail" (MCA) 9. ”The Untouchables" (Paramount) 10. 'Top Gun" (Paramount) 11. "Pink Floyd: The Wall" (MGM-UA) 12. ”Sleeping Beauty" (Disney) 13. "Kathy Smith's Winning Workout” (Fox Hills) 14. "The Witches of Eastwick" (Warner) 15. "Wrestlemania IV" (Coliseum) 16. "Kathy Smith's Ultimate Video Workout" (JCI) 17. "The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS 1. 'The Untouchables" (Paramount) 2. "The Witches of Eastwick" (Warner) 3. "Adventures in Babysitting" (Touchstone) 4."Stakeout" (Touchstone) 5. "Innerspace" (Warner) 6. "The Princess Bride" (Nelson) 7. ”The Running Man" (Vestron) 8. "Someone to Watch Over Me" (RCA-Columbia) 9. "Bcvcrly Hills Cop II" (Paramount) 10. "Dirty Dancing" (Vestron) 11. "Less Than Zero" (CBS-Fox) 12. "The Pick-up Artist" (CBS-Fox) 13. "The Lost Boys" (Warner) 14. "No Way Out" (HBO) 15. "Bom in East LA." (MCA) 16. "Baby Boom" (CBS-Fox) 17. "Flowers in the Attic" (New World) 18. "Robocop" (Orion) 19. ”The Living Daylights" (CBS-Fox) 20. "Hiding Out" (HBO) Music Center 130 W. State St., Downtown Hastings ___ FREE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE yj Use our Convenient Court iNS/yj Street Entrance Therds a New Sports Network in Town If you have a child who will be five years of age by Dec. I. 1988. and you missed the spr­ ing kindergarten registration, you may still contact Mr. VanderVeen at 948-8021 rather than wait for late registrations this summer. School assignments will be made soon and it is to your advantage to have registration com­ plete to be included. Call between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. NEED MONEY FOR COLLEGE? ! Business or Trade School? I Carters to observe 60th wedding anniversary Robert McKibbin to observe 85th birthday K card shower will be held for Robert McKibbin’s 85th birthday. June 8. His ad­ dress is 5046 Coats Grove Rd.. Hastings. Morris and Cecile Carter of 168 E. Cross St.. Clarksville will observe their 60th wed­ ding anniversary June 9. Morris Carter and Cecile Darby were mar­ ried al 'he birde's home in rural Woodland on June 9. 1928. The children of the Carters, are Vaughn and Janet Carter of Portland. Marcia and Maynard Roth of Clarksville. Merval and Paula Carter of Lake Odessa, and Eleanor and David Patrick of Lake Odessa. They have 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A family gathering is planned at a later date. We will locate 5-25 financial aid sources for your higher education. CONTACT... SCHOLARSHIP LOCATING SERVICE ( j P.O. Box 53, Nashville, Ml 49073 NURSE AID CLASSES Starting ... June 13, 1988 Two week classroom clinical certification course. Potential employment upon suc­ cessful completion. No cost for this class. Limited enrollment. Apply in person before June 10 at ... Thornapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE RD. — HASTINGS (and its not on TV) If vou care about health and fitness, chances are you're intuited In some type of athletic activity. If vou also care about conditioning and Injury prevention, you should be part uf lhe Spi'ts injury Rehabilitation Netuork (S.I.R.I S.l.R. operates sports medicine clinics in Marshall. Olivet and Lansing, providing complete athletic health services, from diagnosis and Injury management, to rehabilitation and prevention I sing advanced equipment and treatment the SIR. staff of physicians. certified trainers and exercise physiologists focuses on quick recovery to get you back in action and keep you there Xou you don't have to go great distances to be treated like a pro The best team In sports medicine plays rigb' lu re al home. SPORTS INJURY REHABILITATION NETWORK 1-800-441-2810 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 2, 1988 Hastings student wins honors at Wooster Katie Keller of Hustings was honored al The College of Wooster's I 18th Commence­ ment May 9. Keller, the daughter of G. Kent and Janet Keller of 1004 W. Green St. Hastings, receiv­ ed second place in The William A. Gelpin Awards. lhe Galpin Awards are given to students who are adjudged outstanding personalities from the point of view of scholarship, social and relgious leadership and athletic ability. Keller also received departmental honors in philosophy and was elected to the philosophy honor society. Phi Sigma Tau. In addition, she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. The College of Wooster is a four-ycar. liberal arts school in northeast Ohio. NEW 8 SERIES BALERS: SURE KNOTS...EASIER Ann Landers Co-dependents need to find self Dear Ann Landers: The enclosed column, by Melva Arditti, appeared in the Sacramento Bee. I believe your millions of readers could benefit from it. Do you agree? If so, please print. — A Sacramento Reader Dear Sacramento: I do, indeed. Thanks for sending it on. Breaking the Cycle Of Co-Dependency Jane Zeiger cringes every time the song “People” comes on the radio. When Barbara Streisand warbles. “First you’re half, now you’re whole.” Zeiger says, "it’s like an an­ them for co-dependents.” Zeiger. a licensed clinical social worker, says the concept of co-dependence came out of the field of alcohol abuse, where spouses of alcoholics were called “co-dependents ”. Through the years, the definition has broadened. “It’s about relationships and letting the other person's behavior affect your self­ esteem.” Zeiger explained. “It’s also being obsessed with trying to control the other per­ son’s behavior, while assuming responsibility for that person’s needs." She gave as an example the woman whose husband has gotten sick from drinking and passed out on the floor at 3 a.m. Not only does she clean up the mess and put him into bed. she sets the clock for 6 a.m. so she can call his boss with an excuse for her husband's absence. “There is nothing wrong with helping.” Zeiger said, “but co-dependency is helping to the extent that you lose yourself in the pro­ cess. The co-dcpendent thinks she’s being helpful, but she’s only postponing her part­ ner’s inevitable facing up to the truth of his addiction.” While men can be co-dependents, women are far more susceptible. “I think we’re culturally programmed to be the caretakers." ■ Knotting adjustment is easier with new John Deere 14 x 18 balers. Their split-design knotter frame also provides quick, low-cost servicing. ■ These balers still produce dense "squarer" bale, that stack like bricks. But now it's even easier. Three models in a competitively priced value range. Stop in and see. LEADERSHIP YOU CAN COUNT ON 0% Rate Financing for 18 Months or 7.5% low rate % for 36 months or financing waver Sept. 1. 1988 THORNAPJPLE VALLEY /tic. W 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37). Hostings • 616-945-9526 said Zeiger. “It seems natural for women to sacrifice themselves for lhe family." Co-dependent behavior is not restricted to Krtners of alcoholics. Any chronic problem, >m gambling to overeating or a history of losing jobs, can produce co-dcpendency in a partner. Il has an addictive quality that makes it almost harder to disconnect from than alcohol. The cure for co-depcndency is to first detach yourself from the relationship. This is easy to say but hard to do. "Let him feel the pain and deal with the consequences. ” The second step is learning to take care of yourself. It’s like looking into a mirror and doing for yourself all the things you’ve been doing for him. Zeiger also recommends counseling and groups such as Al-Anon: "You must learn to say, ‘I refuse to rescue you anymore.’” Consumer fights back Dear Ann Landers: I just completed the process of finding my bill amid the ads, order blanks and junk they put in the envelope. 1 have decided it is time to fight back. I may not accomplish anything but I will feel better. From now on when I send in my check I am going to enclose all the stuff they send me. Let them look for my check the way 1 had to look for their bill.----- Getting Even in Dallas. Dear Getting: Happy to let you have your say. And now may I have mine? If the magazine folks would please quit putting pesky reorder blanks in every 10 pages... think it's good enough. Sign me -- Lonely. Anywhere, U.S.A. Dear Lonely: It’s excellent. You’ve zeroed in on one of the principal problems of paren­ thood in the ‘80s. Thanks for tossing it my way. Where Did the Years Go? I remember talking to my friend a number of years ago about our children. Mine were 5 and 7 then, just the ages when their daddy means everything to them. I wished that I could have spent more time with my kids but I was too busy working. After all. I wanted to give them all the things I never had when I was growing up. I loved the idea of coming home and having them sit on my lap and tell me about their day. Unfortunately, most days I came home so late that I was only able to kiss them goodnight after they had gone to sleep. It is amazing how fast kids grow. Before I knew it, they were 9 and 11. I missed seeing them in school plays. Everyone said they were terrific, but the plays always seemed to go onl when I was traveling for business or tied up ini a special conference. The kids never com-’ 'plained, but I could see the disappointment in their eyes. I kept promising that I would have more time “next year”. But the higher up the cor­ porate ladder I climbed, the less time there seemed to be. Suddenly they were no longer 9 and 11. They were 14 and 16. Teenagers. I didn’t see my daughter the night we went out on her first date or my son’s championship basketball game. Mom made excuses and I managed to telephone and talk to them before they left the house. I could hear the disappointment in their voices, but I explained as best I could. Don't ask where the years have gone. Those little kids are 19 and 21 now and in col­ lege. I can’t believe it. My job is less deman­ ding and I finally have time for them. But they have their own interests and there is no time for me. To he perfectly honest. I’m a little hurt h seems like yesterday that they were 5 and 7. I’d give anything to live those years over. You can bet your life I’d do it differently. But they are gone now. and so is my chance to be a real dad. -Get up on the ‘yes’brain side Dear Ann Landers: A reader asked you why people sometimes get up in the morning feeli.ig down in the dumps for no good reason, and other times they get up feeling terrific even though they have a lot of pro­ blems. I think I know the answer. Everyone has two brains in his head, a yes brain and a no brain. When you get up feeling low and depressed it means that the no brain is operating. When this happens you should lie on the other side for 15 minutes and give the yes brain time to rev up. Then you should get out of bed on that side. Without fail, the day will be a good one. This is known as getting up on the right side of lhe bed. P.S. : I didn’t learn this in school. I figured it out myself. - Ncwwark Star-Ledger Reader Dear Star: Your explanation makes as much sense as some of the other theories I’ve heard. Thank you for writing. Drugs are everywhere. They ’re easy to get. easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs, and drug use, Ann Landers' newly revised booklet, “The Lowdown on Dope," will give you the answers. Send S3 plus a self-addressed, stamped No. 10 envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Are Y>u Ready For Summer? Phantom father’s lament Dear Ann Landers: A number of my friends work so many hours that they rarely see their children. When they finally make the time, they discover that their children are grown up and have no time for them. 1 wrote the following piece and you are welcome to share it with your readers if you Barry County Marriage Licenses: Randall Lake. 22 of Warsaw. Ind. and Kel­ ly Murray. 22 of Lake Odessa. Daniel Garwood Jr.. 20 of Woodland and Peggy Cappon. 19 of Woodland. Ray Cook. 23 of Battle Creek and Felicia Dione Landon, 20 of Battle Creek. Michael Linsea. 33 of Delton and Rosalind Hillard. 29 of Delton. Michael Bowen 11. 39 of Hickory Corners and Jeanette Petersen. 33 of Hickory Comers. Gene Smith. 18 of Woodland and Brenda Adams. 23 of Lake Odessa. James Clark, 36 of Hastings and Judith Weinbrecht, 28 of Hastings. Larry Christie, 46 of Delton and Barbara Strick, 42 of Delton. Scott Bever. 25 of Hastings and Terryl Waller, 36 of Hastings. Daniel Vaught, 30 of Nashville and Kathleen Morey. 29 of Nashville. Nelson Brisbin. 65 of Hastings and MaryEllen Shapley. 46 of Hastings. Allen Turbet, 32 of Delton and Racheal Mize, 34 of Delton. Alan Carlson, 21 of Griswold Iowa and Janie Gribbs, 21 of Delton. Jeffrey Aspinall, 22 of Battle Creek and Laurie Moore, 21 of Delton. Michael Fox. 21 of Hastings and Sandra Edwards, 20 of Hastings. Scott Brandl, 20 of Bellevue and Diana Angus, 19 of Bellevue. If you need to shed a few pounds to get ready for summer, call Diet Center. 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Please send your resume to: FURNITURE & CARPET STORE 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS Fuelgas Co., a local supplier for L.P. gas and appliances, is looking for an indivi­ dual to fill a vacancy In their utility dept.! Persons to be considered must be at least 21 years of age, neat in appearance, in good health and be able to pass D.O.T. physical, have a clean driving record and chauffeurs license, be mechanically inclined and have a good work record. Persons interested in working for a top notch company with good wages and benefits must send resume to ... AD #316, do J-Ad Graphics Hastings, Ml 49058 u lltOO • 4:00 -■'Corner -g • sanin Landing 128 W. GRAND RIVER AVE. o IONIA, MICH. coupon- IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH, �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 2, 1988 — Page 7 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE The Streeter family relaxes in front of the hotel, which was constructed in 1887. Railroads and steam boats first brought peo­ ple into Michigan for vacations. The year 1880 appears to be about the time when tourism became a viable business. The Great Lakes were a drawing point, but smiler lakes where also popular. The C.K.&S. Railroad offered daily fishing excursions from Kalamazoo to Wall Lake. Larger lakes, like Gun Lake, had a variety of offerings for vacations. The Indians had camps on the shoreline before white men ever surveyed the area. Next, farmers had farm lands and rented out boats for fishermen. Early associations had clubhouses with memberships. Only the members and their guests were permitted to use the facilities. For instance, on Hastings Point was the Hastings Gun Lake Association. The Plainwell Gun Club was at England's Point, while the Wayland Fishing Club was located in the Cascades. A Kalamazoo club sat where Bay Pointe Restaurant is now on the southeast comer of Gun Lake. Along with the clubs, resorters built cot­ tages for single-family use. Other ar­ rangements were provided for the general resorting public. Perhaps the best known resort on Gun Lake was Streeter's Resort. In 1880, William and Ida Streeter bought 700 acres of pine timber on the north end of Gun Lake, called Murphy’s Point. Coming by oxen and wagon, they moved their family into a small, log cabin and began clearing the land for farming. William, after a few years, started to rent out fishing boats as a large percentage of their land was waterfront. This began what was to become a pioneering adventure in the resort business. The location for a resort business was a bit unusual, as the early resorts either had a direct connection with rail lines or steam lines. Streeter had neither; people had to find their way to the lake by horse and buggy, or in later years by motor car. Never­ theless. the resort was a popular place early on. In 1884. the Streeters hosted their first fourth of July celebration by building a bowery for dancing. To make the day funfilled. they had wash tub races, foo: races, canoe races, the ever-popular ball gsme and a greased pole climbing contest. The Hastings Banner of June 30, 1887, reports the new business venture of the Streeter’s. "Stretter's resort hotel is rapidly approaching completion.” This location was reported to be on an old Indian campground. According to the Middleville Sun and News, Sept. 18. 1986 “They built the resort on an Indian campground. This area was under large beech trees near the shore. They cleaned up remains of old wigwams and found many artifacts when they were excavating for the foundation. So in 1887, Streeter’s started in the hotel resort business, following the ageold tradition of the Indians. According to the Sun and News article, “Ida (Streeter) was the business woman in the family. William was sort of laid-back. They hadn’t been running the resort too long when Ida needed to borrow some money for the coming fourth of July celebration. She went in and borrowed SI ,000 from a man. about whom people said "catch them and skin them alive.” Ida used the resort as security. K "The men all around town bet it wouldn’t be long before the man would own Streeter’s resort. She (Ida) was a foolish woman to think she could ever manage, run the busine« ■ pay back the loan in the time allowed ti.e man. But Ida was determined.” “They opened for the 4th, having the celebration running three to four days. The rooms were all full and meals were served to the big crowd. In four days time she (Ida) had made back her SI.000." After the hotel was built, people could come and either stay overnight or have an extended visit. The hotel’s most popular lime was dur­ ing the fourth of July and the Patrons of In­ dustry picnic. The annual fourth of July celebration drew hundreds of people for many years. The Patrons of Industry held their farmer's picnic there, starting in 1895 and continuing until about 1930s. Gun Lake Revisited said "that four or five thousand people would at­ tend the five-day celebration, setting up camp around the lake and traveling back and fourth by the steamboat owned by the Streeters. A band would provide music for square dancing and a dime was charged per set. For lhe children, there was a horse-drawn merry-goround. Men could test their strength on a bell ringer and ladies enjoyed watching a glass blower." Other special events held at the spot were political rallies, balloon ascensions, and steam boat rides. During the winter time. Streeter's was not quiet. Every year the Streeters would cut ice on the lake. According to The Sun and News. Merl Streeter related. “They would mark the ice, knock a hole in it with a spud, insert the ice saw and then saw the blocks all the way through." Then a team of horses would pull the long big rope through the pulley and haul the ice up a wooden chute where it would be packed in an ice house with sawdust all around it. Later, when the truck took the place of the horses, they would mark the ice and use a motor driven saw to cut it, leaving the blocks uncut for the last few inches so they would walk on them. The ice was stored until sum­ mer when it was used by the resort. Occa­ sionally the Streeters were hired to fill other ice houses. He remembered one was on West Gun Lake, and one at England Point. If the family was short-handed, the wives and children had to help pack the ice. The resort was one of the first to have elec­ tricity. The Streeters had a big Delco plant with storage batteries and a transformer. The children remember listening ig the motor, and if the pitch changed they would have to get their fa'her right away. It seems that a change of pitch meant the motor was running backwards, draining the batteries. Calvin and Willis Streeter, sons of William, bought the resort in about 1905. The hotel was so popular that in 1924. they decided to build cottages to accommodate the growing number of tourists. They also invested in a car, a Reo, as that was the only way to get hotel guests to and from the train at Bradley. In 1945, Streeter’s Resort was sold to Keith Daniels but run by a grandson of William Streeter, Merl Streeter. Between 1900 and 1940. Gun Lake was fast being developed as a summer resort area with cottages being built as fast as land was being plotted. In the 1930s, Yankee Springs Recreational Area had been developed by the state as a camping and daily recreational area. This public swimming, camping and picnic area drew many visitors from many parts of Michigan and some from other states This changed the use of resorting at Gun Lake. In­ stead of people coming and renting our hotel rooms, people were camping and renting cabins by the week. Streeter’s Resort changed with the times. Land was plotted for a trailer park, small rental cabins were built. The hotel was made into a store that sold a few groceries, newspapers, pop and candy. During the second World War, few movies were shown on the side of the building. These movies attracted many of the local children. This author, for one, walked with other neighborhood children about a mile to sec the movies. If recollection serves me right, the movies were never first run pieces. Instead they were the "oldies but goodies". Soon after the war, Streeter’s Resort was sold to Glen Page. When the Pages (Glen later sold out to sons Gerald and Raymond) moved to the resort, there was a trailer park with 10 trailers and about 20 wooden fishing boats. The store and the only gas pump on the lake front. Over the years, the wooden fishing boats were replaced with aluminum boats. Pages’ added outboard motors for rent and increased the dock to 1.800 feet. They tore down three cottages and put up a four-unit apartment complex. In the 1950s. they sponsored several boat races and thereby brought additional attention to the resort. In the last 30 years, more changes have taken place. The once seasonal cottages have been converted into year-round homes. Now the are is more like a small town than a summer resort place. Defouli having been mode In the conditions of o mortgage made by Jock Clark, a single man of Dowling. Borry County, Michigan. Mortgagor, (subsequently owned by Michael I. Tompkins, a single man) to Michigan National Bonk, a National Bonking Association. Mortgagee, doted July 5. 1977 and recorded July 1977, in Liber 231. Page 822 Barry County Records. Michigan. Which said mortgage was subsequently modified by a Mortgage Agreement dated August 19,1982 and recorded August 26. 1982 in Liber 251. Page 699, Barry County Records and subsequently modified by a Mortgage Modification Agreement dated August 9. 1985 and recorded August 13. 1985 in Liber 425, Page 636. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the dote hereof Six Thousand Fifty-Seven and 16/100 ($6,057.16) Dollars including interest at 12% per­ cent per annum. And no suit or proceedings hoving been in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by said mor­ tgage or any port thereof. Now, under the power of sole contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to Michigan Statute, notice is hereby given that June 16, 1988, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale at public auction, to the highest bidder ol the Barry County Court House. Hastings, Michigan, (that being lhe building where lhe Circuit Court for Barry County is held) of the mortgaged premises or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on soid mortgage with interest, legal costs, charges and expenses, including at­ torney fees allowed by low. and any charges and expenses, including attorney fees allowed by law, and any sums paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The length of the redemption period shall be one (I) year from the dale of such sole. Said premises are situated in the Twp. of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and described as follows: A parcel of land in the Northeast '4 of Section 7. Town 1 North, Range 7 West described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the Nor­ thwest ’4 of lhe Northeast '4 of sold Section 7; thence West 385 feet; thence South 385 feet: thence East 385 feet: thence North 385 feet to the place of beginning. Dated: May 5. 1988 MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK Mortgagee LAW OFFICES OF PETER M. COOPER Attorneys for Mortgagee 30100 Telegraph Road ■ Suite 406 Birmingham. Michigan 48010 Tel. number (313) 645-2600 (6/2) BARRY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING May 3. 1988 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. All board members present. Approved minutes of March meeting and treasurers report. Raised labor billing for Hickory Firemen to $7.00 per hour effective 12-1-87. Approved resolution to Barry Co. Road Commis­ sion for 1700 cu. yds. processed gravel for spot groveling $5,100.00, Kelly Rd. bonk run gravel. $600.00 Cobb Rd. south ol Osborne Rd. repair for $2,840.00. Bill rood and approved for General $16,887.93, Police $4,658.00, Hickory Fire $2,184.91, Cemetery Reserve $500.00. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Asserted to by: Lois Bromley, Clerk . William B. Wooer. Supervisor (6/2) for ... JOYCE GUENTHER Tuesday, June 7 • 2-4 P.M. — Pleasantview School — NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DEFAULT having been made in lhe condition of a certain real estate mortgage made and executed on December 6, 1985, by CLYDE M. RUFFNER and EVELYN E. RUFFNER husband and wife, as mor­ tgagors. to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES. INC., formerly known as American Fletcher Financial Services. Inc., as mortgagee, and recorded on December 11. 1985, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Calhoun County. Michigan, in Liber 430 of mortgages on pages 35 and 36. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at ths date of this notice $20,702.52 for principal and $1.045.35 for interest and no legal or equitable proceeding having been instituted to recover the debt or any port of the debt secured by the mortgage, and the power of sale in the mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 1. 1988, at 2:00 o'clock Eastern Standard Time in the after­ noon of said day. inside the East entrance of the County Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that be­ ing one of the places of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan, the lands and premises described in said mortgage will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bid­ der at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon the mortgage, together with the legal couts and charges of sale, including the statutory attorney fee. The premises to be sold at soid sale are situated in the County of Borry. State of Michigan, and described as follows: The North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, ex­ cept the South 507.00 feet of the East 429.6 feet thereof. The period of time allowed for redemption Is one (11 year from the date.of sale. Dated; May 23, 1988 ’ HUMBARGER & HUMBARGER. P.C. By: David L. Zebell v 810 Comerica Building Battle Creek. Ml 49017 Telephone : (616) 962-7585 (6/30) — CITY OF HASTINGS — LEAD PUBLIC NOTICE MCP Bookkeeping & Tax Service Complete bookkeeping service and income tax preparation 5071 N. Shore Dr. Pleasant lake, Delton 623-2660 4-H YOVTH AMERICA Nursing Home Insurance For Folks Age 50-84 Can pay up to $130 a day. Policy GR-7A1 Prescription drug benefits also available (Form 172V). Call today for FREE FACTS in­ cluding costs, exceptions, limita­ tions. and renewal provisions. < RETIREMENT OPEN HOUSE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made lhe 30lh day of December 1982, executed by FREDERICK E. HAYES, a single man, as mortgagor, to CYNTHEAL R. HAYES, as mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on January 10. 1983, in Liber 252, on page 634. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and un­ paid at the dote of this notice Nine Thousand Fortytwo ord 27/100 ($9,042.27) Dollars for principal and in'erest, no suit or proceeding at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and tno power of sale in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday. June 21, 1988, at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at lhe East front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Cir­ cuit Court for lhe County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satis­ fying lhe amounts due and unpaid upon said mor­ tgage, together with interest thereon at nine (9%) percent per annum, together with lhe legal costs and charges of sale, including lhe attorney fees as provided by law and in said mortgage, lhe lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and described as follows, to-wit: Lots 1200 and 1201 in lhe City, formerly Village, of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof. The length of redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A. 3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Dated May 6. 1988 Jeffrey L. Youngsma (P40393) Attorney lor CyntheoJ R. Hayes Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (6/9) LEONARD D. NANZER Sales Representative P.O. Box 121, Hastings, Ml 49058-0121 (616) 323-0982 Sampling by the Michigan Department of Public Health has confirmed the presence of lead in drinking water ftom certain piping systems where the water was remained stagnant for a period of time. Levels in excess of the cur­ rent drinking water standard (50 parts per billion) have been detected. Laboratory testing has shown that the prin­ cipal sources of lead are lead piping and lead based solders and fluxes used to join copper piping. Based on these results and those from other studies, the Michigan Department of Labor. Bureau of Construction Codes and the Michigan Department of Public Health have supported legislation which prohibits the use of lead based solders and fluxes in potable water piping systems. The plumb­ ing Industry and hemeowners who may construct potable drinking water piping systems must no longer use lead based solders and fluxes for joining copper piping. Other solder materials or joining methods are available and must be used. Lead piping has not been allowed for new in­ stallations for about the last ten years. Building copper piping water systems constructed to date likely contain lead based solder and flux. Water is the universal solvent and even relatively stable waler when stagnant for a period of even a few hours in contact with lead solder and flux can result in a signifi­ cant concentration of lead in the water. The health depart­ ment is recommending that those piping systems in which the water has remained stagnant overnight or for longer periods be flushed for several minutes prior to using the water for drinking or cooking purposes. This typically has been found to satisfactorily reduce the level of lead and other metals that may concentrate in the water within the building’s piping system. "The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets drinking water standards and has determined that lead Is a health concern at certain levels of exposure. There is currently a standard of 0.050 parts per million (ppm) Based on new health information, EPA is likely to lower this standard significantly. "Part of the purpose of this notice is to inform you of the potential adverse health effects of lead. This is being done even though your water may not be in violation of the cur­ rent standard. "EPA and others are concerned about lead in drinking water. Too much lead in the human body can cause serious damage to the brain, kidneys, nervous system and red blood cells. The greatest risk, even with short-term exposure, is to young children and p.egnant women. "Lead levels In your drinking water are likely to be highest: ...if your home or v/ater system has lead pipes, or ...if your home has copper pipes with lead solder, and — if the home is less than five years old, or — if you have soft or acidic water, or — if water sits in the pipes for several hours." Besides lead in water from certain piping systems, there are other exposure pathways to lead including: air - from industrial discharges, automobile exhaust food - from airborne deposition of lead on crops and lead solder seams in some food containers nonfood items - lead based paint, dirt, solder, or any object contain ng lead It should be noted that the major source of lead exposure and lead poisoning m the United States is due to children consuming lead based paint chips. People who may have concerns about the concentration of lead from their building or household piping are advis­ ed to contact a reputable private laboratory for a water analysis. Others who may have specific, concerns relative to any possible health effects are urged to contact their physician. For more information about this matter, please contact your water department at 945-2468. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING ...w< atoot>! Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday. June 13. 1988 at 7:45 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers, to consider the vacation of that portion of Hubbell Street lying N of Lot 8 of Ammon Eaton's Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, page 15, Barry County, Michigan This notice is given pursuant of Section 5.13 of the Hastings City Charte'. SHARON VICKERY. City Clerk NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION TO: QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS, BARRY AND ALLEGAN COUNTIES, SCHOOL DISTRICT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the 1988 Annual School Election for the School District will be held on MONDAY, JUNE 13,1988 for the pur­ pose of voting upon the following: PROPOSITION “A” BOARD OF EDUCATION - EXPIRED TERMS. Two (2) members will be elected to the Board of Education of the School District for four (4) year terms expiring June 30,1992. The following persons have qualified as candidates for election: Richard I. Baker Joseph J. Noto Michael F. Otis Vern W. Scott Glen T. Weever PROPOSITION “B” SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE Article 9 of the State Constitution authorizes the voters to increase the total amount of taxes which may be assessed against all taxable pro­ perty located in the Delton Kellogg Schools, Barry and Allegan Coun­ ties, School District. Shall the tax limitation be increased by, and the Board of Education be authorized to levy, 3 mills ($3.00 per $1,000.00 of state equalized valuation) for the years 1988 - 1990, in­ clusive, for school operating purposes? PROPOSITION “C” MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR MILLAGE Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all taxable property in the Delton Kellogg Schools, Barry and Allegan Counties, School District, be increased by, and the Board of Education be authorized to levy, .50 mill ($.50 for each $1,000.00 of state equalized valuation) for the years 1988 ■ 1992, inclusive, in order to pro­ vide operating funds to defray the costs of maintenance and repair of school roofs and roads? PROPOSITION “D” LEVY ADJUSTMENT PROPOSITION Delton Kellogg Schools, Barry and Allegan Counties, School District Is authorized to levy a total of 30.5402 mills; however, Section 31 of Ar­ ticle 9 of the State Constitution automatically limits the number of mills which the School District may-levy without approval of the voters. Shall the School District be allowed to levy in 1988 its authorized millage without regard to the millage reduction re­ quired by Section 31 of Article 9 of the State Constitution? BARRY COUNTY TREASURER’S STATEMENT In accordance with the provisions ol Section 3 of the Property Tax Limitation Act, the undersigned certifies that the total of all voted in­ creases In the total tax rate limitation, in any local units affecting the taxable property in the School District named hereafter and the years such Increases are effective are as follows: YEARS EFFECTIVE VOTED INCREASE LOCAL UNIT 1988-1991 .25 Barry County Indefinitely 1.25 Barry Intermediate None Baltimore Township None Barry Township 1988 2.0 Hope Township 1988-1990 1.0 Johnstown Township None Orangeville Township 1988-1989 2.5 Prairieville Township 1988-1991 .5 Yankee Springs Twp. This Statement does not Include tax rate limitation increases not re­ quired to be filed with the County Treasurer pursuant to Section 3 of the Property Tax Limitation Act. This Statement is made In connection with an election to be held by the local unit named hereafter Election Date Local Unit June 13,1988 Delton Kellogg Schools Allegan and Barry Counties Juanita Yarger DATED: May 4, 1988 Barry County Treasurer ALLEGAN COUNTY TREASURER’S CERTIFICATE I Frederick G. Edgerton, Treasurer of Allegan County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of May 9,1988, the records of this office Indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, and as apportioned by county referendum in 1965, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Delton Kellogg School District In Allegan County, Michigan, is as follows: YEARS EFFECTIVE VOTED MILLS UNIT 1987-1991 1.00 By Allegan County: 1986-1990 0.70 By GunPlain Twp. 1986-1990 23.10 By School District: Unlimited 1.25 By Allegan Intermediate Unlimited 1.78 Unlimited 1.25 By Barry Intermediate Unlimited 0.50 The foregoing extra voted taxes do not include any bond issues voted under the nonapplication of limitation provisions of the Constitution of Michigan, such bond issues not being required to be recorded in the office of the county treasurer. This certification is made in connection with an election to be held In the Delton Kellogg School District, Allegan, Michigan on June 13, 1988. Dated at Allegan, Michigan May 9, 1988 Frederick G. Edgerton, Allegan County Treasurer POLLING PLACE. The designated place for holding the election is as follows: Upper Elementary School Gymnasium 327 North Grove Street Delton, Michigan POLLING HOURS: The polls shall be opened at 7:00 a.m. and shall be continuously open until 8:00 p.m. and no longer. Every qualified elec­ tor pre«cnl and In line at the polls at the hour prescribed for closing shall be allowed to vote. THIS NOTICE is given by order of the Board of Education. DATED: May 17, 1988 Sally A. Mills, Secretary Board ot Education �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 2. 1988 Delton edges Hastings for title at Barry County Track Meet by Steve Vedder Delton mirrored its strong KVA showing by nipping Hastings for the overall championship of the Barry County Track Meet Tuesday Night at Johnson Field. The Panthers, whose girls won the KVA meet with the boys picking off a second place, accumulated 139 overall points to edge the combined Saxon teams, which finished with 134 points. Maple Valley and Middleville tied for third with 111 points while Lakewood was fifth with 35 markers. Delton and Hastings, which had combined to win four of the past five boys champion­ ships. tied for first in the boys meet with 80 points. Middleville was third with 59 points. Maple Valley fourth with 33 and Lakewood was fifth with 16. Maple Valley's girls, which won-an SMAA title two weeks ago, swept to its first-ever girls county championship with 78 points. Delton was runnerup with 59 points. Hastings third with 54. Middleville fourth with 42 and Lakewood was fifth with 19 points. Delton's girls racked up five firsts headed by two from Kay Fetrow in the 1600 (5:47.8) and two-mile (13:03.7). The Panther boys had six firsts including two by Scott Smith in the 100(11 3) and 200 (23.2). The other firsts by Delton's girls included Michelle Martin in the 100 hurldcs (16.5), Anna Liccaga in the discus (101.5) and Heidi Cook in the long jump (15-6). The boys' firsts came from Jim Hoag in the shot (45-9), the 880 relay (1:33.7), the 400 relay (45.1) and Darnell Riddle in the long jump (20-8). Hastings' boys had six firsts including two by Archie Wood in the 1600 (4:57.2) and 800 (2:09.4). The others came from the 3200 relay team (8:43.6), Mike Brown in the 400 (52.8), Stan Nicholson in the discus (130-1), and Jim Lenz in the pole vault (12-10). Middleville nailed down two firsts from Brad Eastwood in the 110 hurdles (15.1) and 300 hurdles (41.6) and the mile relay (3:34). Lakewood's Dave Brace won a pair of events in the two-mile (10:27.5) and high jump (6-2%). In the girls meet. Maple Valley used four firsts to spearhead its championship. Karris True won the high jump (5-3). Heidi Reese the shot put (33-2), Deanna Hagon the 800 and the 3200 meter relay won (10:22). Hastings had six firsts by lhe mile (4:14.8), 400 (52.7), and 800 relay (1:48.6) teams and by Tracy Heath in the 400 (1:00.2), Melinda Hare in the 200 (27.4). and Angie Hall in the 300 hurdles (51.1). Middleville’s Pam Eaglcn gained the Tro­ jans’ only first in (he (13.0). Boys Track Results 3200 relay - First. Hastings 8:*3.6; second. TK 8:50.5; third, MV 8:58; fourth. Delton 9:02. Shot put - First. Hogg-Delton 45'9 V; second. Cook-MV 42’9%"; third, Siple-MV 42'2"; fourth. Parsluel-Dclton 40’10%”; fifth. RoblyerDelton 40'7 110 hurdles - First. Eastwood-TK 15.1; second, Riddle-Delton 15.4; third. Miller-Delton 15 8; fourth. Tracy-Hastings 16.3: fifth. Clouse-Hastings 17.2. 100 dash - First, Smith-Delton 11.3; second. Rogers-Delton 11.5; third. Grubc-TK 11.7; fourth. Wolfcnbargcr-Hastings 11.7.1; fifth. SlocumHastings 11.7.2; 800 relay - First. Delton 1:33.7; second. Hastings 1:34; third. TK 1:34.1; fourth, MV. 1:40. 1600 dash - First. Wood-Hastings 4:57.2: se­ cond. Bcckcr-TK4:59.I; third, Mattson-MV 50.2; fourth, LaFountain-Delton 50.4; fifth. MorenoMV 50.8. 400 relay - First. Delton 45.1; second, Hastings 45.7; third. TK 45.8: fourth. MV 47; fifth. Lake O 47.2 400 dash - First. Brown-Hastings 52.8; second. Pilukas-Dcllon 53.8; third. Atkinson-TK 54.6; fourth. Brown-MV 54.9; fifth. Neil-Hastings 55.5. Discus - First. Nicholson-Hastings 130’1”; se­ cond. Hogue-Delton 121’4”, third, VanSickle-TK 120’0"; fourth. Feather-Hastings 116’11"; fifth, Murphy-Hastings 114’7". 800 dash - First, Wood-Hastings 209.4; second, Mattson-MV 2:12.2; third. Michard-Lake O 2:17.5; fourth. Kohler-Delton 2.19; fifth. Suhl-TK 2: 19.8. Pole vault - First. Lenz-Hastings 12’10"; se­ cond. Hauschild-Hastings 12’10"; third, LetoDelton 12’6"; fourth. Archer-Hastings 12’; fifth, Thompson-MV 10’6". Long jump - First. Riddle-Delton 20’8'4"; se­ cond. Hcrweycr-TK 19’10"; third. ShunewayHastings 19’2"; fourth. Nuller-Dclton 19’; fifth, Bell-Hastings 18’1%". High jump - Fiist, Brace-Lake O 6’2%”; se­ cond. Hcrwcycr-TK 6'2%"; third. Mesccar-TK 6’2%"; fourth. Clouse-Hastings 6’2%"; fifth, Neff-MV 5’8" 300 hurdles - First. Eastwood-TK 41.6; second, Tracy-Hastings 42.6; third, Riddle-Delton 42.7; fourth, Chccseman-MV 43.7; fifth. Miller-Delton 44.2. 200 dash - First. Smith-Delton 23.2; second. Hauschild-Hastings 23.6; third, Mesccar-TK 23.7. fourth. Brown-Hastings 24.0; fifth. Grube-TK 24.1. 2 mile - First. Bracc-Lakc O 10:27.5; second. Newman-Delton 10:52.2: third, Moreno-MV 10:55.2; fourth. Ncwman-TK 11:02.1; fifth. Becker-TK 11.20.4. Mile relav - First. TK 3:34; second, Hastings 3: 35; third. Delton 3:37; fourth. MV 3:42. Girls Track Results 3200 relav - First, MV 10:22; second. Hastings 10:30; third, Delton 11:11. fourth. TK 11:30. High jump - First. True-MV 5’3": second. Leos-Lake O 5’2"; third. Wallon-TK 4’10"; fourth. Kiger-MV 4’8”; fifth. Watson-Hastings Discus - First. Liceaga-Dclton 101.5; second. Steinbrcckcr-MV 85.1; third. Hocficr-MV 90.9; fourth. Wright-TK 80.0; fifth. Frcy-TK 82.5. 100 high hurdles - First. Martin-Delton 16.5; second. True-MV 16.8; third. Hall-Hastings 17.2; fourth. Temby-Hastings 17.8; fifth. Funk-TK 17.9. 100 dash - First, Eaglcn-TK 13,0; second. . Vargaz-Hastings 13.1; third. Baerman-TK 13.4; fourth. Kensington-Hastings 13.5; fifth. SchneiderHastings 13.5.1. 800 relay - First. Hastings 1:48.6: second. TK 1:51.0; third. MV 1:59.2; fourth. Lake O 2:06.6. 1600 dash - First, Fetrow-Delton 5:47.8: se­ cond. Rcid-MV 5:51.5; third. Raffier-Lake O 5:58.9; fourth. Smith-MV 6:(M; fifth. Curths-TK 5:47.8. Shot put - First. Reese-MV 33’2%"; second. Liceaga-Dclton 32’5'4"; third. Calcolt-Lake O 31’6'4"; fourth. Steinbrcckcr-MV 3O’3V; fifth. O'Mara-Lake 0 29’1 IM". 400 relay - First. Hastings 52.7; second. TK 53.7; third. MV 53.9; fourth. Lake O 56.7. 400 dash • First. Heath-Hastings 1:00.2; second. McBcth-Dehon 1:03; third. Peterson-Hastings 1: 03.4; fourth. Boezc-Dclton 1:06; fifth, AshlcyMV 1:07 1 800 dash - First. Hagon-MV 2:33.1; second. Herron-Hastings 2:35.5; third. Rcid-MV 2:39.4; fourth. Tidball-Lake O 2:43; fifth. Gilbert-Delton 2: 44. Long jump - First. Cook-Delton 15’6"; second. True-MV 15’5"; third. Funk-TK 15’2%’’; fourth. Eichcnberg-TK 14’7"; fifth. Reid-MV 13’9". 3f)0 hurdles - First. Hall-Hastings 51.1; second. True-MV 51.2; third. Kiger-MV 51.3. fourth. Martin-Delton 51.4; fifth. Funk-TK 54.4. 200 dash - First. Hare-Hastings 27.4: second. Eaglcn-TK 27.6: third, Vargaz-Hastings 27.9; fourth. Baerman-TK 28.1; fifth. SchneiderHastings 28.8. 2 mile - First, Fetrow-Delton 13:03.7; second. Rasey-MV 13:48.9; third. Reid-MV 14:02:4; fourth. Kooiman-TK 14:10.5; fifth. BarcroftHas'ings 14:44. Mile relay - First. Hastings 4:14.8; second. Delton 4:22.3; third. MV 4:22.7; fourth. Lake O 4:50; fifth. TK 4:59. Middleville's Pam Eaglen (right) breaks the tape in the 100-meter dash in front of Hastings’Evy Vargaz. ‘ " Sports Hastings boys, girls finish 2nd in JV league track Both the Hastings boys and girls finished second at the recent Twin Valley junior varsi­ ty track meet. The Hastings boys, which finished only three points behind champion Sturgis, had three firsts by Brad Warner in the pole vault; the 3200 meter relay team of Brad Bennett, Steve Waldron. Chris Patten and Paul VanAmyden; and the 1600 meter relay team of Bennett, Patten. Waldron and Greg Endsley. Hastings also had four seconds by the 400 meter relay team of Tom Bell, Tom Crut­ tenden. Brad Warner and Scott Smith; Waldron in the 400; Cruttenden in the 200; and Clint Neil in the 800. Thirds went to Ted Armour in the shot put. Bell in the 200 meter dash and Bennett in the 1600. In the girls meet, Hastings received firsts from Stacy Rowley in the shot, Mary Sweelland in the 110 high hurdles, Candi Sarver in the long jump, 400 and 200 meters, the 800 relay team of Jenny Kensington, Heather Watson, Jessie McLaughlin and Jen­ ny Balderson. and the 400 team of Kens­ ington, Watson, McLaughlin and Rowley. Seconds went to Balderson in the high jump and 110 high hurdles, Rowley in the 100 and Sweetland in the 300 low hurdles. Thirds were earned by Swcetland in the long jump, Kim Stevens in the 1600 and McLaughlin in the 200. Chris Tracy of Hastings (right) competes in the 110-high hurdles in Tues­ day’s Barry County Track Meet. JV basebailers split pair of slugfest games Hastings* jayvee baseball team collected 26 hits in the two games, but could only split with Albion last Tuesday. The Saxons won the first game 13-10, but dropped lhe nightcap 15-12. The Saxons blew a 10-4 lead in the first game and needed three runs in the seventh to win 13-10. Jamie Murphy had four of Hastings' 15 hits while Bob Huver had two singles, a homer and three rbis. Scott Hubbert had two hits and two rbis. Hubbert also picked up his sixth win of the year. In the nightcap, Albion built a 12-1 lead before Hastings drew to within 12-9 in the bottom of the fourth. Ray Bell had three hits and two rbis for Hastings while Blake Green and Hubbert add­ ed two hits and two rbis. The jayvec baseball team ends its season 13-4 overall and 10-4 in the Twin Valley. Hastings Mens Softball Standings Hastings alumni meet prior to *ne annual Saxon alumni baseball game last Monday. Old-timers edge young Hastings alumni in baseball game The 1980-and-before grads beat the 1981-and-after 11-4 Monday in the annual Alumni Baseball game at Johnson Field. A dramatic grand slam by Greg Burpee (76) shut the door on the youngsters in the 6th inn­ ing. Burpee had 5 RBIs as he doubled home Brian Cuddahee (75) in the 1st inning for the first run. Bruce Colvin (75) scored on an error and Rick Powell (72) drove home Burpee with a single. Colvin Cruttenden (71) singled and came home on an error to make lhe score 5-1. The youngsters had scored in the 1st as Mike Karpinski (82) doubled home Mark Wilson (87). who had walked. Jeff Denny (80) collected 2 singles and one run batted in. Gary Burpee (76) Dave Rearden (80) Powell, and M:ke Hause (79) combined pitching efforts to limit the newer grads to 6 hits in the fun filled contest. Jerry Dunn (67) had a double and Steve Powell (70) scored a run. "It is rewarding to have these guys come back another year and play against fellow Saxons.” "The talent is still there and the humor gets better." Sharing pitching duties for the youngsters were Mike Davis (87) Steve Hayes (86). and Jason Sixbcrry (84) Sixberry collected 2 doubles and RBIs. Also playing were Mike Eastman (87) Roger Byytkencn (87) Chris Forman (81) and Mike Beck (84). Hastings Men’s Softball Standings Gold Softball Club.................................................3-0 Hast. Merchants........................................... 3-0 Diamond Club.............................................. 2-1 Bourdo............................ 2-2 Athletes for Christ......................................... 1-2 McDonald...................................................... 1-3 Maple Valley Merchants............................. 0-4 Silver Larry Poll Realty..........................................4-0 Viatcc............................................................ 4-0 Hast. Sanitary............................................... 3-1 Hastings Mutual........................................... 3-1 Middleville Tool & Die................................2-2 Hastings Fiberglass............................ 3-2 Proline............................................................1-3 FIcxFab......................................................... 0-3 Bliss............................................................... 0-4 B&B...............................................................0-4 Next w eeks schedule June 8 6: 30 Bliss vs. Proline 7: 30 Bourdo vs Softball Club 8: 30 Bourdo vs. MV Merchants June 9 6: 30 Viatcc vs. B&B 7: 30 Mutual vs. Sanitary 8: 30 Fiberglass vs. Flexfab June 10 6: 30 Larry Poll vs. Middleville Tool & Die 7: 30 Athletes vs. Hastings Merchants 8: 30 Athletes vs. McDonalds Saxon JV softball team improves record lhe Hastings jayvec softball team won a doublehcader over Albion last Tuesday, upp­ ing its record to 10-12. The Saxons won the first game 32-5, after a 23 run third inning. Albion forfeited the se­ cond game due to injuries and poor attitudes. In the first game, Kara Trahan was the win­ ning pitcher with early relief help from Char Dunn. Offensively, the Saxons had 16 hits and 18 walks led by Dunn’s 5 hits and 5 runs scored. Hastings ended their season winning 6 of their last 8 games; and 7 of their last 11. Im­ proved defense was the key as the girls reduc­ ed their errors from 6 to 2 a game in the se­ cond half of the season. The highlights of the jayvec season was the Hastings Invitational Jayvec Championship over Delton and Lakewood; and the Gull Lake Consolation Championship over Harper Creek and Lakewood again. Hastings Principal Steve Harbison (left) presents the Lloyd Kusch Memorial Sportsmanship trophy to Nancy Vitale, next year's Hastings stu­ dent body president as Saxon athletic director Bill Karpinski looks on. Hastings wins Twin Valley League sportsmanship award Hastings High School has been awarded the L’oyd Kusch Memorial Sportsmanship Trophy for the 1987-88 season. The trophy is awarded to the Twin Valley school displaying the best sportsmanship for the year. Judging was to include players, coaches, and team attitudes as well as spectators. The trophy is named after longtime Albion Recorder sportswriter Lloyd Kusch and has been awarded each year to a deserving school since his death in 1952. Kusch was recognized as the Twin Valley’s unofficial statistician and was regarded by many as the dean of Twin Valley sportswriters. The trophy is based on a point system. Each school fills out one ballot, which includes spots for first through third placers. Balloting is conducted by the athletic department at each school by any method they choose. The ballot is then sent to the league statistician with the winner being announced at the boys league track meet. It was the third time Hastings has won the award. Hastings won it in 1976-77 and again in 1978-79. Words for the Ys Michigan Bike Expedition During the week of June 20-24. campers, ages 12-14 at YMCA Camp Algonquin, will travel to northern Michigan by camp bus and bike back to Camp Algonquin enjoying the beautiful back-roads and small towns along the coast of Lake Michigan. Campers will en­ joy biking 30-50 miles per day then exploring the new campsites at a different camp or state park on the way to our triumphant ride back to camp. Campers will supply their own 10/12 speed bike, and will enjoy cooking their own meals and sleeping in tents. For more infor­ mation. call the YMCA at 945-4574. Canoeing the Pine or the Pere Marquette River YMCA Camp Algonquin will provide a se­ cond exciting trip for youth ages. 12-14. dur­ ing the week of July 18-22. After a day of refining the campers canoeing and camping skills at YMCA Camp, they’ll take off for the canoe trip of their lives down one of Michigan’s famous rivers. Campers will spend four days paddling and exploring the rugged terrain these rivers pass through, and at the days end. the food they’ll prepare and the tent they’ve just pitched, couldn't look better. There are just a few more spaces left .'or this expedition. If you are interested, please call the YMCA 945-4574. Day Camp Yes. there is still room in this years day camp program. The week of June 20-24 has a few openings, and the week of July 18-22 is almost filled. Day camp is designed to give campers, ages 6-7. a first camping experience during the day and be home at night. This year, campers will have an option to stay overnight on Thursday, where they’ll go on a hayride and have a visit from Indian Joe. Campers will also participate in regular camp activities such as swimming, camp crafts, hiking. BB and archery shooting, nature and trips to the island. Special events will also be held daily. Day campers are transported to and from camp by our camp bus from the Hastings Junior High. Each day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. The cost for lhe one week program is S65. Those interested in participating should call the YMCA office al 945-4574 and a detailed brochure will be sent to them. Resident Camp Programs Camp Algonquin even has resident camp programs for youth ages. 8-11. Everything we do at Camp Algonquin is designed so each boy and girl experiences the most growth and has the best time possible. Each camper lives in a cabin with a senior counselor and 8-9 other campers of about the same age. Campers may come with a friend end be in the same cabin with them. Resident camp normally begins on Sunday at 2 p m. and ends on Friday at 5 p.m. Families are invited to come to camp on Sun­ day for a visit to see lhe facility and share in some of the fun their campers w ill have in the days ahead. To help provide activities appropriate for the age and developmental level of each camper, sessions ae normally arranged by age: 8-9 year olds and 10-11 year olds (resi­ dent camp). Every morning during resident camp, campers choose three skill clinics in which they will participate in for the entire week. Here under our trained instructors, campers will be able to learn the skills of canoeing, athletics, fishing, computers, tennis, archery, mountaineering, space exploration, and swimming (every camper is required to par­ ticipated in a Red Cross learn to swim class). A popular part of each day is "cabin time" those special periods when each cabin group and their counselors plan their own activities. They may take a float trip down the lake to the store, ride a rubber raft, go fishing, make crafts, shoot BB or archery, hike, take a bike trip, play kickball or any of a hundred new adventures they may create on their own. After dinner, campers have time to relax, visit the camp store, make crafts, paddle a boat, catch a fish, shoot BB guns or archery or play putter golf. Of course lhe highlight of any camp day is the evening program. This is a time when lhe imagination takes over. Games or chase, high adventure, campfires, carnivals, skit nites, ovemites and cookouts on Indian Island, capture the tlag. camper, counselor hunts, water carnivals, and lhe weekly Indian ceremony will give every boy and girl never-to-be-forgotten moments that w ill last a lifetime. For more information, and a detailed brochure, please call the YMCA. May of the resident camp weeks have just a few open­ ings. so call today...945-4574. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 2, 1988 — Page 9 \J^Jf UUJ 'zsss UU ////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Winner iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ...your area communities are proud of you! As we extend our congratulations and best wishes to the area’s high school and college graduates, we want to offer a message that we believe could be vitally important to you. Remember your hometown as you embark on your career. Excellent employment opportunities exist at your own back door. You have diversity in the local economy, opportunities for econmic security and plenty of opportunities for career ad­ vancement. Your business community wants and needs your skills. Established 1886 Member FDIC Middleville Tool & Die Company, Inc. Forest Middleton - Owner Prototypes - Tools - Dies - Fixtures Wire EDM 795-3646 - 611 Bowens Mill Rd., Middleville MSTiWIStifS ©WSM Williams’ Farm Machinery Deutz - Allis Forth ■ New Holland ■ Kubota Sales & Service Lawn & Garden Equipment Headquarters 543-4770 -1115 Lansing Rd., Charlotte Become a part of your communities and play a roll in their future development. Robertson Plumbing & Heating “Licensed Master Plumber” Magic Chef 80% + & 90% + Efficiency 795-3532 - 904 Grand Rapids St., Middleville Schnitzelbank Restaurant Excellent German & American Foods 459-9527 • 342 Jefferson S.E., Grand Rapids Smith & Doster Ford, Inc. Asgrow Seed Company 385-6671 - Kalamazoo Caledonia State Bank Go Go Auto Parts Member FDIC 891-8113 - 627 Main, Caledonia 623-2775 • 7709 Kingsbury Rd., Delton Authorized Sales & Service 65 years of Selling Ford Cars & Trucks 623-5111 - 114 North Grove, Delton If Line Is Busy Call 623-5131 HSV Redi-Mix, Inc. Steffen & Associates Concrete Mixed to Your Specifications Fill Sand and Road Gravel Available 374-8851 - 7775 Clark Rd., Lake Odessa Life Insurance ■ Investments 891-9293 - 9369 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Village Centre B & J Moving & Storage, Inc. northAmerican Van Lines 385-3686 - 3749 Wynn Rd., Kalamazoo 968-3540 - 4535 Wayne Rd., Battle Creek 484-1421 - 31W Turner Street, Lansing Cappon’s Quick Mart 945-3354 -11378 Chief Noonday Rd., Middleville Charlotte Kitchen Center Baby Bliss Outlet Store 795-9523 - 314 Arlington, Middleville “Visit Our Showroom L See Our Kitchen & Bathroom Display” Hours — Monday-Friday 9 to 5; Saturday 9 to 1 543-6821 - 630 W. Lawrence, Charlotte Citizens Elevator Company Bagley Prairieville Garage Jerry Bagley - Proprietor 623-5161 - 10224 Norris Rd., Delton Barry County Reclamation Industrial Waste Removal & Recycling 795-9911 • 2275 McCann, Hastings Bradee Drugs, Inc. 374-8901 • 1020 4th Ave., Lake Odessa Bradford White Corporation 795-3364 - 100 Lafayette, Middleville Custom Application Fertilizer Lime & Farm Chemicals - Grain Drying Storing - Service 726-0514 - 870 South Main, Vermontville Coleman Agency Auto - Home - Life & Health Insurance 945-3412 - 203 S. Michigan, Hastings Also: HECKER AGENCY (517) 852-9680 - 225 North Main, Nashville D & M Well Drilling Estimates ■ Complete Sales & Service - Prompt Repair ■ Local Service is Reliable Service 765-3461 - 7440 Wood School Rd., Freeport Delton Sales & Service Delton Body Shop 623-6700 • 9929 South Wall Lake Rd., Delton Bruce’s Frame & Alignment Collision Repair ■ All Makes & Models 795-9596 • 415 2nd, Middleville 374-8892 -1413 2nd St., Lake Odessa Lake-View Bowling Lanes Open Daily at 11:00 374-4881 - 1223 Lakeview Dr., Lake Odessa MRD Industries E.M. Sargeant Fuel Service General & Industrial Repair & Fabrications “Congratulations to All the Delton High School Graduates!” 623-8452 - 9755 Kingsbury Rd., Delton Michigan Colprovia Company Sunny Honda Mazda "A Friendly Place to Buy” 965-2205 - 1385 W. Dickman Rd., Battle Creek Thompson Interior Services For All Your Floor Covering Needs and Professional Installation 765-5157 - 9328 Freeport Ave., Alto Trowbridge Service Vernon Trowbridge - Owner Complete Automotive Service Simplicity Lawn Service 726-0569 - 130 S. Main, Vermontville Congratulations from... Village Grocery Asphalt Paving - Parking Lots ■ Roads - Streets 245-9263 • 2020 Chicago Dr. S.W., Grand Rapids 795-3351 • 118 W. Main, Middleville R&H Septic Tank and Rooter Service Western Michigan University Battle Creek Regional Center Sewer Connectors "Congratulations Amy Roush at Delton High School!" 381-6460 • 6041 N. Riverview Dr.. Kalamazoo Also: Portage - 327-1516 & Plainwell ■ 685-5653 Now Offering Classes in Hastings Call 965-5380 For Summer & Fall Schedule of Classes 632 North Avenue, Battle Creek GHI/Automotive Services, Inc. Ray’s Auto Wreckers Wolever’s Real Estate See HITCHES BY GEORGE, INC. for Sales & Installation on All Classes of Hitches 241-3980 ■ 3056 Eastern, Grand Rapids 452-8769 - 727 28th St. S.E., Grand Rapids Towing - Used & Rebuilt Auto Parts ‘Congratulations to our Grandaughter Michelle McIntyre" 852-9775 - 4610 Curtis Rd., Nashville Elsie Wolever - Owner & Broker Specializing in Farm - Residential Lake & Commercial Properties 852-1501 • Nashville Caledonia Farmers Elevator Co. We Buy & Sell Grain 891-8108 -146 East Main, Caledonia Fertilizer Plant - 891-1033 - 211 Lake Lumber Co. - 891-8143 • 115 Kinsey Clarksville Elevator - 693-2283 - 201 S. Mam Jerry’s Tire & Auto Service G & W Sales, Inc. John Deere - Sales & Service 374-8835 -1138 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa Rice’s Shoes Wright-Way Lumber Company Men's, Women’s and Children Variety of All Widths - Dept, of Men's Redwing Shoes • Free Parking in Rear 963-9273 - 62 W. Michigan Mall, Battle Creek Don Alexander - Manager Self-Serve Lumber Yard “Cash ‘N Carry” 527-1680 - 206 S. Dexter - M-66, Ionia �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 2. 1988 Court News.,.continued from page 3 A July 18 trial date was set last week for a Middleville man accused of receiving and concealing stolen property. On May 18, Rodney L.Janose, of 2202 Bender Rd., stood mute to that charge and a charge of accessory after the fact to a felony. The allegations stem from the theft of a new Chevy pickup truck from Andrus Chevrolet in Hastings last October. The two charges carry maximum penalties of five years in prison. Janose, 18, is accused of sheltering lhe vehicle on his property while it was broken down into parts and partially transfered to another vehicle. He remains free on bond. A 17-ycar-old Delton resident stood mute last week to charge’: that he damaged Delton Kellogg High School last summer. New judgeships Continued from page 1 The newly created circuit court judgeships included: •A seventh judge in Kent County’s 17th Circuit Court in 1989. . • A fifth judge in Kalamazoo County’s 9th Circuit Court in 1989. • A second judge in the 27th Circuit Court covering Newaygo and Oceana counties in 1989. Four additional circuit court judgeships were scheduled to begin throughout the state in 1989. Additional judgeships are slated for either 1989 or 1991. (The Associated Press contributed to this report). Tractor accident critically injures 74-year-old farmer A 74-year-old Woodland Township farmer nearly lost an arm Saturday when a tractor he was starting backed up, pulled him down and drove over him. John Poortenga, who resides in Hudsonville, was listed in critical condition Wednesday at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. According to Trooper Terry Klotz, of the Michigan State Police Hastings Post, Poortenga was working at his muck farm at 6459 Martin Road when the accident took place early Saturday afternoon. Klotz said Poortenga had been standing on the ground beside the tractor and reached up to start it at the time of lhe accident. The 1949 International Harvester, McCormick, Farmall Hi-Low tractor had been left in gear, which caused it to begin moving when it was started. The vehicle began moving backwards, pinning Poortenga between thfc tractor's tire and the bed of a trailer that had been parked next to the tractor, Klotz said. As the hi-low backed up, it dragged Poortenga to lhe ground and ran over the top of him. The vehicle continued on out into the roadway where it was stopped, Klotz said. Police and fire officials from Lake Odessa were called to assist, and Poortenga was flown by helicopter to Butterworth Hospital. Devin Dye, of 10694 Cobb Rd., will face a pretrial hearing June 22 on a charge of malicious destruction of a building over S100. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered by the court, and bond was continued in the matter. A plea of standing mute was entered into the record last week on behalf of a Shelbyville man accused of damaging a rear projection TV belonging to a relative. Douglas B. Sans, 29, will face a charge of malicious destruciton of personal property over SI00. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered by the court May 25, and a pretrial hearing was set for June 15 before Judge Richard M. Shuster. Bond was continued in the matter. A Middleville woman charged with conspiring to have her car stolen so she could file a claim with her insurance company will face trial July 18 in Barry County Circuit Court. Noelle C. Walters, 19, of 2120 N. Payne Lake Rd., is charged with conspiring with Hastings resident David Woltjer to have him steal her vehicle so she could claim it as stolen to State Farm Insurance. The conspiracy charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and/or $10,000 in fines. Walters remains free on bond. Edger School Reunion set forJune 12 All students and teachers of the Edger School are invited to a reunion Sunday. June 12. at the Fish Hatchery Park on Green Street in Hastings. This is a potluck dinner; bring table service and refreshments. Guests are asked to bring pictures or anything of interest to share with former school mates. If anyone is unable to attend, they are asked to drop a line to Gertrude Long. 428 E. South St.. Hastings, Ml 49058. Marion Edger. Hastings or Marjorie Hallifax (Laughbaugh), 4628 Gun Lake Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058. Cash, rare coins stolen Sunday from local restaurant Nearly S500 in cash and rare coins were taken Sunday from Richie’s Coffee Shop in Hastings, police report. Sgt. Jack Cross of the Hastings Police Department said police are unsure how lhe thief entered the restaurant between 2 a.m. Sunday and 7 a.m. Monday. The door leading to the basement office, however, had been kicked in, Cross said. Stolen were several rolls of rare 1943 U.S. steel pennies. Also removed was a mint proof set of 1976 bicentennial coins. About S200 in cash was also reported missing, Cross said. The theft remains under investigation. She needs your help! This young student and many like her are making plans for their last year of high school. Her brother will be entering school this fall for the first time. The loss of programs due to cutbacks will effect these students if the Hastings School District millage election fails. A quality K-12 education program is so important to our young people. Many of our students will probably not be able to afford a college education and will be entering the job market after school. We must prepare them now for the challenges in the future ... remember “they are the adults of the future." VOTE YES June 13 “They Need Your Help" Potential for quitting school can be detected at an early age The following is one of a series of articles on the progression of the Child Protection Task Force in the Hastings Area School System. The task force, made up of some 70 students, teachers, administrators and in­ dividuals in the community, was developed to fulfill system-wide goals for the district last year to help students who are "at-risk" of not advancing to the next grade levelfor a variety of reasons, who may he abusing drugs or who have the potential to commit suicide. Beginning with the Academic Committee, which aids students who are at rhe first stage ofbeing at-risk, and advancing to the Suicide Prevention Committee, which has been established to help those with the most serious problems, the committee members have met and developed several recommendations for prevention and aid in their areas. Some ofthe recommendations would necessitate increased expenses for the district, so their enforcement depends on the school's budget. Students who have the potential for dropp­ ing out of school may give indications of be­ ing at-risk at an early age. And members of the Child Protection Task Force’s Academic Committee arc urging the development of a detection system at the early elementary level. That recommendation is one of many which was made by lhe committee to help students at-risk as part of u system-wide program in the school district. Connie Semerad, Hastings Middle School reading teacher and chairperson of the Academic Committee, said the committee urges the school system to establish a philosophy which stresses self-worth. The district currently has several programs which are designed to develop self-worth, as well as stimulate new interests in a variety of areas for the students. This program should bring together the best of the existing pro­ grams and develop new ones, she said. Some of the existing programs include developmental kindergarten, fifth grade camp. Chapter I reading, honor rolls, tutor­ ing. progress reports, vocational education programs, self-concept classes and alternative education. Semerad said her committee studied the class of 1988 from its freshman year and learned some "interesting” statistical information. Consisting of 300 members its freshman year, this class is the largest class in Hastings history’, she said. A total of 267 will graduate on Friday. Oui of the original 300. 34 have moved and 20 have dropped. In those four years, she said, the class gained 72 new students. Out of those 72. 22 have dropped and 20 moved, an indication of a "transient population." she said. "1 do want to make it clear that each school, whether it be elementary or high school, they arc doing a lot to get in touch with parents and to keep reporting systems current." she said. One of the primary recommendations of her committee was to appoint a director "who can handle the administrative duties, who’s com­ mitted to the program, who will coordinate staff efforts, who will guide the programs and will follow the individual students’ progress through the program." she said. The academic committee also suggested that a student record keeping program be developed to record data on who drops and why. One recommendation was for the development of evaluation procedures for all new programs, while another proposal was the appointing of a building team which meets regularly to discuss problem students and behavior. The committee suggested that teachers be encouraged to volunteer for working in special programs and for working on cur­ riculum for at-risk students by offering incen­ tives such as tuition expenses for college courses, seminars and for acquiring counsel­ ing skills. An expansion of peer tutoring and tutoring by individuals in the community for each building was also proposed, as was implemen­ tation of a system-wide career awareness program. Develop more academic classes, the com­ mittee advised, in which the goal is to develop a positive self-image in the students. The committee also recommended, on a system­ wide basis, the initiation of a school remedial reading program for those students who are not eligible for the Chapter I reading program. And a final district-wide proposal is lhe development of new parent training programs which stress effective parenting skills. The committee also made several recom­ mendations for specific grade levels. For instance, at the elementary level, the development of a procedure for early iden­ tification of at-risk students in the primary grades was recommended. The committee also suggested that a summer reading program for grades K-6 be started, as well as beginning extensive testing of student learning styles in the primary grades. At the middle school level, the committee proposed the initiation of an advisor-advisee program, an extension of the alternative education program (now in place at the high school) to include middle school students, and to continue making the resource room available to seventh graders who are academically frustrated in mathematics and English. The group recommended an expansion of co-curricular activities at the high school, as well as exploration of the possibilities for sponsoring some of these co-curricular ac­ tivities with the business community. The committee also advised the implementation of the "Quest” program for ninth grade students. Academic Committee members include Diana Johnston. Joan Kent, and Mary Vliek. all elementary teachers; Bill Karpinski, assis­ tant principal at the high school; Karen Miller, middle school counselor: David Styf. Northeastern principal; Bonnie Turley, representative of the Chapter I Parent Ad­ visory Committee; Chris Turnbull, middle school student; and Rowena Hale, represen­ tative of the American Association of Univer­ sity Women. Hastings chapter. Heart disease death rates highest in Northeast, lowest in the West ATLANTA (AP) - Federal health officials reported last week that Michigan has one of the highest rates of death by heart disease in the nation. Officials cited smoking as the primary factor in causing death by heart disease, which is lhe nation’s leading cause of death. A study released May 26 by the National Centers for Disease Control said that the nation’s highest heart disease death rales are in the Northeast and Midwest, with the lowest rales out West - for example, more than twice as high in New York as in New Mexico. The centers said "significant" geographic differences are apparent from state to state in lhe death rate from ischemic, or blocked-artery, heart disease - most commonly, heart attacks. "We’re talking about thousands of deaths difference between the low states and lhe high states," said Dr. Patrick L. Remington, a CDC researcher. For example, he said, the nation's worst rate is in New York, where, in 1985, 320 out of every 100,000 men died of ischemic heart disease. The national average was 249; in New Mexico, the rate was 151 per 100,000. "That translates to thousands of excess deaths in New York, if you compare them to New Mexico," Remington said. "Even a 10 percent difference for this, the leading cause of death in lhe United States, is substantial.” In 1985, 540,800 Americans died of ischemic heart disease, according to the CDC. The five worst stales for men and heart disease - New York, New Jersey, Rhode Eland, Michigan and Ohio - are all in lhe Northeast or Midwest, where other slates with the highest rates were clustered, the CDC reported. The best rates are clustered near Chesapeake Bay and in the West. The five lowest heart disease death rates for men were in the District of Columbia, Hawaii, New Mexico, Maryland and Utah. For the most part, states with high heart disease death rates among men showed County seats... Continued from page 1 (District 4 consists of Carlton. Woodland and Castleton townships except for a small portion of Nashville village. District 5 encom­ passes Maple Grove. Assyria and Johnstown townships plus a small portion of Nashville village.) Unopposed Rae Hoare. District 7 County Commissioner, is an incumbent Republican from Delton seeking re-election to represent Prairieville and Barry Township plus a small portion of Orangeville Township. Probate Judge Richard Shaw of Hastings is also running unopposed but on a non-partisan ballot for another term in office. Incumbent Judge Gary Holman has filed to run for Barry County District Court judge and is without opposition. similar rates among women. The highest rates for women were, in order, in New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Illinois and Rhode Island, with the lowest rates in D.C., Hawaii, New Mexico, Alaska and Utah. A likely cause of the state-by-state discrepancies, Remington said, is the prevalence of cigarette smoking. "These (Northeast and Midwest) states are the states that have high rates of cigarette smoking," he said. ’’And we do know that cigarette smoking is the most important preventable cause of heart disease. Most deaths from smoking are heart attacks - not lung cancer." In contrast, "the lowest rates of smoking are in lhe West," he said. Other possible factors include cholesterol levels and differences in medical care, for which no firm state-by-state data are available, Remington said. Sociodemographic differences and population shifts also might play a part, the Atlanta-based CDC said in its weekly report. Heart disease death rates for all ages and geographic areas have decreased in the last two decades, the CDC said, citing previously reported research. Remington noted that much of the nation had similarly high heart disease death rates in lhe 1950s, "then California and the Western states began declining. There's something about it ... in certain slates, it started earlier." Heart disease is the leading killer in the United States, taking more lives each year than all other causes combined, according to the American Heart Association. Yes Michigan! State moves up as top tourism destination (AP) - From waterfalls and wineries to salmon fishing and sand dunes, the Michigan summer vacation rivals that of any state in the country, say optimistic tourism officials who predict another record-breaking season. Racked the eighth most popular travel destination in the United States, Michigan drew a record 23 million tourists last summer and brought in about $15 billion from tourists in 1987, marking the third consecutive year of growth. And despite a relatively conservative projected spending increase of 6 percent for 1988, state and local officials say this summer is shaping up to be even more fruitful than last year’s - provided Mother Nature cooperates. With no Disneyland or Broadway to draw the crowds, Michigan’s newly found status as a tourist hot spot can be attributed to its "great natural beauty, affordable prices and choices from the elegant to lhe rustic," says John Savich, director of the Michigan Travel Bureau. "And that’s what works right now in the travel industry." With the weak dollar, American tourists are choosing to stay in the United States, and with lhe relatively low cost of gasoline, more families are opting for "the old family car vacations," Savich said. Much of Michigan's appeal is its location. Besides drawing tourists from Canada, 50 percent of the U.S. population lives within a day's drive of Michigan, and that makes it an attractive vacation site for long weekends and short vacations. "We are almost literally in the center of lhe best tourism market in the world," Savich said. With 3,200 miles of Great Lakes shoreline - a distance that surpasses the nation’s entire Atlantic seaboard - 11,000 inland lakes and 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, Michigan is a water lover's paradise. It boasts more public golf courses than any other stale in the country and some of its finest trout and salmon fishing. Festivals saluting everything from asparagus to cherries are scattered across lhe state from June through August, as are jazz festivals and art fairs. While most of Michigan's out-of-state travelers come from Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, its competition for tourism dollars comes from the other top tourism states - New York, California, Florida, not from its Great Lakes neighbors, which "physically, can’t compare with Michigan," Savich said. "I don't think people are sitting in Indianapolis saying, ’Should we stay in Indiana or should we go to Michigan?’ I think they’re saying, 'Should we go to New England or go to Michigan?* or ’Should we go to Colorado or go to Michigan?’ " he said. Reservations for campgrounds at Michigan's state parks generally are running ahead of schedule for the summer, and many of the most popular parks on lower Lake Michigan already are booked through Labor Day. "Besides a few days at the beginning of June, we're booked solid," said Richard Lebel, manager at Grand Haven State Park. More than 1.2 million campers, sun bathers and picnickers visited the small park last year, rewriting attendance records. Lebel said he expects new records this year "if the weather holds out." Some lesser known parks, farther away from densely populated areas, but comparable in quality to their lower Lake Michigan counterparts may be just the thing for tourists looking to avoid crowds and congestion. In the northeast part of the stale along Lake Huron is Hoeft Slate Park near Rogers City. Il drew only 59,000 visitors last year to its scenic dunes and sandy shoreline. Other top choices include Cheboygan and Harrisville state parks on Lake Huron and Onaway State Park on Black Lake, said Ron Nagel, head of visitors services for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks Division. "They’re off lhe main freeways but well worth lhe drive," he said. Last year, 24 million people visited the state’s 89 parks, 80 of which have campgrounds, Nagel said. One factor that could mean more activity at the state parks this summer is the declining levels of the Great Lakes, which have restored millions of feet to lhe state's shorelines. "We’re ready for those sun bathers," Nagel said. "We haven't seen beaches this size in years.” In northwest Michigan the popularity of the Grand Traverse region, with its famous resorts, championship golf courses, historic lighthouses and cherry blossoms, continues to grow. "If inquiries are any indication, this is going to be the best year we've ever had," said Deborah Knudsen, president of the Grand Traverse Convention and Visitors Bureau. She said inquiries are up about 190 percent from last year. "We're getting people from Florida, Hawaii, California, Colorado, Maine, Neyv York - all over," she said. While Mackinac Island long has been noted for its intense popularity during the summer, much of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is feeling the tourist boom as well. ’Td say we're doing better than the state as a whole," said Michael Roche, executive vice president of lhe Marquette Chamber of Commerce. Roche projects a 10 percent increase over 1987, when business was up 8 percent from lhe year before. In cultural-rich southeast Michigan, local officials also are predicting an outstanding season. "You can tell it'll be a good summer just by seeing how many hotels and motels are adding rooms," said Sid Baker, president of the Southeast Michigan Travel and Tourist Association. Savich said tourism now is rivaling agriculture to become the state's second-largest industry after manufacturing, he said. And Savich sees only smooth sailing ahead. “I think five years from now, when you mention Michigan to somebody anywhere in this country, they're going to think of a good place to vacation as quickly as they think of Motown or automobiles." Michigan Free Fishing Days June 11 and 12, 1988 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 2, 1988 — Page 11 Northeastern holds Grandparents Day Grandparents and neighbors, relatives and friends were guests al Northeastern Elemen­ tary School’s Grandparents and Special Friends Day Friday. Each homeroom presented a unique song, skit or program lor the special guests gathered in the all-purpose room. Afterward, the adults were able to spend time with the children in their classrooms, sharing with them the work they had done in school. The lower elementary students gave their program in the morning and the upper elementary, along with the afternoon kindgarten. shared their presentations in the afternoon. And everybody got to cat lunch in the cafeteria. Ann DeHoog's third graders tell what grandparents mean to them. Ken Hoxworth reads a book to his grandpa, Dave Reynolds. Students in Wendy Frame’s class, Bridget Sarrett and Amanda Beach (center), admire Scott Sutter's little sister, Erica, held by Aide Peg Webster. An appreciative audience watches the program. Andy Ferris demonstrates how a cocoon metamorphizes into a winged butterfly as classmate Darcy Welton looks on. The two were acting out the poem "Cocoon" narrated by Sue Appleman's third graders. Jason Bennett shows his grandmother, Velma Bennett, how he uses a computer. Pam Smith and grandson Silas Smith enjoy sharing time together at school. Some banks may not take your home improvement plans seriously. Home improvement loans probably aren’t something you take lightly. Neither do we. We realize your request isn’t just for any home. It’s for your home, and that makes it a part of our community. We're located right here in town with you. So when you come to us for a home improvement loan, we give it very serious consideration. Bank Ann Rivers’ second graders dance to "Fooba." Safe and Sound Hastings • Middleville (IIU IttSHC LENDER Bellevue • Nashville �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 2, 1988 Hastings school board candidates unopposed The two incumbents seeking re-election on the Hastings Board of Education are running unopposed. Current President Ann Ainslie. of 19 Ironside Drive, and Secretory Patricia Endsley of 5590 E. State Rd., have served on the board for four- and three-year terms, respectively. Both said they support a millage increase because of the impact the lack of such a lax puts on the district. Hastings voters will be asked to approve a 4.18 mill increase for four years at the June 13 election. Ainslie, 35-ycar-old speech pathologist with the Bany Intermediate School District, believes the June 13 millage proposal, if pass­ ed. would provide necessary programs for Hastings school children. “I am for this millage because 1 strongly believe that every instructional and cocurricular p-ogram offered during the 1987-88 school year is essential to the educa­ tional preparation of our children," said Ainslie. "I art also for this millage because the successful operation of the school system depends on having a sufficient number of employees to carry out the work. Cutting pro­ grams and staff is regressive. Schools need to be progressive." Endsley. 40. said she does not want to see the millage fai because it would mean rever­ ting to the lean operating years of the early 1980s. "1 hope the millage passes. I’m very con­ cerned about the education our students will be receiving if it fails." said Endsley. "I know how much the cuts of the past hurt the education of our students, and 1 hope (the students) do not have to go through this again." ”1 would like to see the state get under mo­ tion to help us,” she added, “but I hope that our community does not make the students go without in the meantime.” Endsley was appointed to the school board to fill a vacancy made when Judge Richard Shaw resigned three years ago. Endsley was elected to fill the remainder of Shaw's term (which was to expire this year) in the June 1986 annual school election. This will be the first four-year term she is seeking. Endsley, who is in a Charolais cattle farm­ ing partnership with her husband, Gordon, believes her recent experience on the Board of Education can be an asset to the district. "1 want to continue on the school board because of my concern for the quality of education in Hastings," Endsley said. "I feel that we have made very good progress in im­ proving our educational offering through the curriculum development process now in place. ”1 have an interest in improving vocational education opportunities and want to see more done in this area as our curriculum process gets further along and as other opportunities are developed." Endsley, a member of lhe Hastings First United Methodist Church, is also a 4-H volunteer. She serves as secretary/treasurer of the Michigan Charolais Breeders and is a member of the Michigan Junior Livestock Society. She and her husband have four children. Wade, a student at Ferris State College. Boyd and Eric, students at Hastings High School; Kara, a Hastings Middle School student. Ainslie. first elected to the board in 1984. served for two years as secretary before beginning her one-year post as president. She and her husband. Larry, an attorney for Chrysler Corp., have two children. Thomas. 8, and Elizabeth. 4 Ainslie believes school finance and the im­ pact a school district has on its community arc two of the key concerns for Hastings schools. "School finance is currently the issue that concerns most people in this community. Most of the discussion on school finances centers on property taxes," commented Ainslie. "While I believe that measures must he taken by the Legislature to revise how schools receive revenue, I strongly belcive that the final reform plan must eliminate local districts' requirement that voters approve operating millage. Educational programs should not be subject to local economic crises and other negative factors. "In the long run. voting against millages only hurts our community because we are reducing opportunities that our children need as they prepare for adulthood and for their future roles as business and community leaders. "School finance reform must also provide real relief for taxpayers as well as increased revenue for local districts. I use (he term in­ creased revenue to represent the need for revenue to at least keep pace with cost in­ creases due to inflationary factors.” Ainslie continued. “Consequently, I hope the Legislature will arrive at a plan that addresses these two con­ cerns and that political issues do not reduce the efficiency of the overall plan. “A second issue concerns how the local school district's health is critical to the well­ being of the entire community. Prospective businesses and residents look for a good, stable school system when assessing the merits of a community. And Hastings needs to Ann Ainslie improve its economic base by increasing its business and industrial base. "Such an increase will increase employ­ ment opportunities within the community. Presently, employment opportunities for our high school graduates are limited," she said. "And our graduates who go on to colleges and universities also have limited oppor­ tunities for employment if they wish to return to the Hastings area to live. Obviously, the community needs a good school system, and the schools need strong community support." Patricia Endsley Ainslie has been a member of the American Association of University Women, serving as secretary for two years. She was also secretary for Pennock Hospital Guild 30. as well as being a volunteer at the hospital’s gift shop for five years. Ainslie was on the Women's Board of the Hastings Country Club, and she served on the board ol directors for the Humpty Dumpty Co-operative Nursery School. Three seek two seats on Lakewood School Board ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION He feels he is qualified to serve on the board because he is a business owner, is a former village trustee and "more important, a father of four children...! am a concerned citizen of the Lake wood District and I want very much to represent the eastern region of the district being someone very accessible to the parents through my existing community involvement.” He added the 3.25 operational millage in­ crease proposal on the June 13 ballot is a deci­ sion made by the current board. "If they feel it is necessary, then I feel 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT THE ANNUAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 13, 1988 The following PROPOSITIONS or QUESTIONS will be voted upon: GENERAL OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against ail property in the Hastings Area School District, Michigan, be increased by 4.18 mills ($4.18 on each $1,000.00) for four (4) years, 1988 to 1991, for general operating purposes? The Pol s for the said Election will be open from 7:00 o'clock a.m., and remal-i open until 8:00 o'clock p.m., of the same Election day. DATED: June 2, 1988 Patricia L Endsley Secretary, Board of Education Hastings Area School District COUNTY TREASURER’S CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increases in the total tax rate limitation in ary iocal unit affecting the taxable property In the school District and the years such Increases are effective are as follows: LOCAL UNIT VOTED INCREASES YEARS EFFECTIVE County of Barry City of Hastings Assyria Township Baltimore Township Carlton Township Castleton Township Hastings Township Hope Township Irving Township Johnstown Township Maple Grove Township Rutland Township Woodland Township Barry Intermediate School District Hastings Aiea Schools .25 None None None None 1. None 2. 1.5 1. 1. 1.5 2. 1.25 22.896 1988-1991 Ronald E. Wells, Jr. by Shelly Suker One incumbent and two newcomers arc fac­ ing off for two four-year positions available on the Lakewood Board of Education and voters will be faced with a 3.25-mill tax in­ crease question on the June 13 election ballot. The Lakcwtxxl Board of Education has decided the extra millage is needed primarily (2.75) for operations while the remaining .5 mills is targeted at building maintenance. Incumbent Dean Hyde plans to retain his chair for another four years while Ronald E. Wells, Jr. ot Sunfield and Phillip McClelland of Lake Odessa will try to capture a trustee post. Dr. Kenneth Hershberger, who served for eight years on the board, chose not to seek another term in office. Hyde, 48. of Darby Road. Lake Odessa, currently serves as secretary of the Lakewo<xl Board of Education. He works as the operations manager for the Woodland Fertilizer Division of American Bean and Grain. He did not return a candidate questionnaire, requesting his position on the 1988 1988 1988-1991 1988-1990 1988 1988-1992 1988-1989 Indefinitely 1988-1989 This Certificate is given pursuant to Section 3 of the "Property Tax Limitation Act” and does not include any tax rate limitation increases which are not required to be recorded in the Office of the County Treasurer. Dean H. Hyde This Certificate is made in connortion with an election to be held by the following School Distri. NAME OF DISTRICT Hastings Area School District DATED: May 4, 1988 ELECTION DATE June 13, 1988 Juanita Yarger COUNTY TREASURER’S CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total ol all voted increases In the total tax rate limitation In any local unit aflectlng the taxable property In the School District and the years such increases are elective are as follows: LOCAL UNIT VOTED INCREASES YEARS EFFECTIVE Bedford Township Hastings Area Schools None 20.8960 2.0000 2.4000 .0500 3 4 2 2 mills mills mills mills yrs. yrs. yrs. yrs. 1987-1989 1986-1989 1987-1988 1987-1988 This Certificate is given pursuant to Section 3 of the "Property Tax Limitation Act" and does not include any tax rate limitation increases which are not required to be recorded in the Office of the County Treasurer. This Certificate is made in connection with an election to be held by the following School District: NAME OF DISTRICT Hastings Area School District DATED: April 28, 1988 ELECTION DATE June 13, 1988 Ann Rosenbaum Calhoun County Treasurer awaiting the final report from the citizens* committee on the state of the school buildings. Having served on the building committee. I have had an opportunity to visit all the Lakewood buildings and now realize that we must do something about this situation. "1 believe that the millage issues are something that must be considered. "I would also encourage anyone who doesn’t believe we need school buildings replaced and remodeled to take one day and visit the schools in your town," he said. "Vote yes for schools and keep Lakewood the quality school system that it is." Hastings Adult Education holds graduation ceremonies The place (or places) ol ELECTION are Indicated below: HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST GYM and PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Names of Candidates for the Board of Education to be elected: Ann I. Ainslie (four year term) Patricia L. Endsley (four year term) win support their decision.” Wells said. McClelland. 40, lives at 1004 Jordan Lake Rd.. Lake Odessa and is the owner and broker at Lakewood Real Estate. His wife. Jane, is a real estate salesperson and their two children are a freshman and a junior at Lakewood High School. McClelland is making his first bid for public office in the June 13 school election, and is hoping to clinch a four year board seat. "We are currently seeking an operating millage," McClelland said. "The cost of run­ ning the schools continues making the budget a real challenge. The board is currently millage and personal data, sent by lhe Banner. Welk. 35. lives at 296 Washington St.. Sunfield and has served on the village council for the past six years. He is the owner of Design Concepts, a mechanical engineering firm located in Sunfield, and he has been in­ volved in mechanical engineering for 18 years. Wells is a 1970 graduate ot Lakewood High School and is married to Sandra J. Tasker who is a 1971 Lakewood graduate. They have four children — Christopher. 12; Daniel. 9; Amanda. 11 and Tiffany. 7 — all of whom attend Sunfield Elementary School. In his community. Wells is a Unit Commis­ sioner for the Boy Scouts of America; is a coach and judge for Olympics of the Mind; is coach and umpire for Sunfield fifth and sixth grade girls softball and boys peewee baseball; is a part of the Lakewood Facilities Study Committee and is a former auxiliary police of­ ficer for the Sunfield Police Department. "The school board now has no one on it from the eastern region of the district which includes the community of Sunfield." Wells said. “I feel I have a hand on the pulse of my community and I want to represent not only Sunfield's interest but also Lake Odessa. Woodland. Woodbury and Clarksville." Issues he feels are important in the district include the school facilities; the possible replacement of Superintendent William Eckstrom who is considering retirement; teacher contract negotiations; policy maxing and enforcement "pertaining to the im­ moralities of today's world.” Fifty one students graduated from Hastings Adult Education last Friday night in ceremonies in the high school gym. The 51 graduates were Marilyn Ayers. Mark Benner. John Bloomquiest. Violet Bradfield. Robert Britten. Nancy Burandt. Thomas Carpenter. Edgar Cole. Debbie Cook. Teresa Cooley. Kristine Coon, David Cross. Pat Daugherty. Dorothy Dingman. Joan Evans. John Foote. Charles Geist, Carol George. Sharon Gorodenski. Roswitha Gross. Chris Haight. Lee Hallifax. Vesta Harder. James Henion. John Hogan. Jerry Hughes. Betty Hullquist. Brenda Johnson, Craig Kirkendall, Larry Lane. Steve Lesick. Mary Marsh. Sheila McIntyre. Virginia Nelson, Nancy Oms. Traci Orns, Phillip Palone, Tammy Postema, Michelle Rentz. Leslie Ritsema, Sonja Runcr. Tari Sherk. Ronda Simmet. David Slanker. Thomas Smith. Viola Stephens. Beatrice Wallace, Mart Weeks. Douglas Wenk, Teresa Winans. Norbert Wirsch. The oldest graduate was Dorothy Dingman, the youngest was Michelle Rentz. The average age was 27. This year, as in the past, adult cd was a family affair - Dorothy Dingman and Chris Haight, mother and daughter; Larita George (Adult Education Secretory) and Carol George, mother and daughter-in-law; Brenda Johnson and Tari Sherk, sisters. The graduates who gave speeches were: violet Bradfield. Nancy Burandt, James He­ nion, Larry Lane, Virginia Nelson, Ronda Simmet. David Cross. Invocation and benediction was given by Dr. Eugene Curtis. The Hastings High School Chorus, was conducted by Patti Aumick. Mary Billings. Larita George and Linda Bauchman hosted a reception following the ceremony. Ann I. Ainslie. president of the Hastings Board of Education, presented the diplomas. Carl Schocsscl. superintendent Hastings Area School System congratulated graduates. Robert VanderVecn. director of educational services presided at the ceremony, and Betty Heidi, adult education coordinator presented the graduates. The address was given by Terrilyn Kruger, a counselor at Kellogg Community College, also Terrilyn presented K.C.C. scholarships. The graduates that received scholarship* were: Carol George, Larry Lane, Sheik McIntyre. The Hastings Adult Education class of 1988. Fifty-one adult education students received their degrees in ceremonies last Friday night in the Hastings High School gym. Belty Heidi, adult education coordi­ nator. hugs the youngest graduate. Michelle Rentz. The address was given by Terrilyn Kruger, a counselor at Kellogg Com­ munity College. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 2, 1988 — Page 13 sions." he said. Scott and his wife. Lola, patient account manager for Portage Medical Center, live at 5640 Osborne Rd They have three children. Narcia. 21. a Delton graduate, is currently a senior al Western Michigan University. Son Duane. 19. also a Delton grad, will be a stu­ dent at Grand Valley State University this fall. Matthew, I5. will be a freshman at Delton. Glen T. Weever says he is opposed to cut­ ting the school day and is against "pay to play" athletics. A former president of the Delton Kellogg Athletic Boosters and the organization's cur­ rent project coordinator. Weever. 62. is runn­ ing for the school board because he wants "quality education with sound fiscal management. "I feel that the majority of the present school board has not been prudent in the spen­ ding of funds." he said. "To me. there has been unnecessary and flagrant expenditures. Although im­ provements have been made in the cur­ riculum. there is still a substantial need for quality and improved instruction, not only for the college bound student but also in the voca­ tional and business courses." said Weever. Joe Noto Michael F. Otis Vern W. Scott Glen T. Weever All male cast seeks two available seats on Delton board Five male candidates, including one incum­ bent and four newcomers, are in the race for the two board of education seats on the June 13 ballot in the Delton Kellogg School District. The candidates are Richard Baker. Joe Noto. Michael F. Otis, incumbent Vern W. Scott and Glen T. Wecvcr. The second in­ cumbent, Board secretary Sally Mills, whose term expires at the end of the month, is not seeking re-election. In addition to electing two school board members, voters in the district will be asked to approve a three mill tax increase for three years to fund general operations and. in a separate request, an additional ’/j-mill for five years to pay for roof repairs on the three school buildings and blacktop maintenance for repairs of driveways and parking lots. Four of the candidates say they support the request for additional millage. (Candidate Baker did not respond to the Banner’s request for biographical information and his position on the millage issue. Baker. 51. owner of Delton Body Shop and a former Hope Township supervisor, resides at 6998 Keller Rd.) k. Joe Noto, a counselor in the Battle Creek Public -Schoofs, sysmn. apd'.it pilot lor the Michigan Air National Guard, is making his first bid for a school board scat. Noto. 39. said he is a candidate because "1 feel I could help make some decisions that would permit the Delton Kellogg Schools to continue to provide quality education for our students. Since I have four children 1 am very concerned about the quality of education within the Delton Kellogg school system. Experienced in elementary, secondary and college levels ofcducation. Noto said his pro­ fessional involvement in education for the past 14 years qualifies him to be on the board. He also has worked with the Delton school district, the Barry Intermediate School District (BISD) and the Battle Creek Public Schools to identify various needs in education. “For the last 14 years I have worked with the members of the Delton community on various school issues and I feel I have a good working relationship with people in this area," he said. The biggest issue and concern facing the Delton Kellogg district is the upcoming millage election, Noto said. "Overall 1 believe the school district has done a good job of managing the money they have to work with. The basic problem is that inflation and operating costs have continued to rise while lhe percent of increase in state aid money has been less and less over the years. "The burden for financing education is shifting more and more from the state to the local level. As a result, this millage request is necessary to maintain an acceptable education program for our students," Noto said. "...Without local support the quality of education my children have come to enjoy and grow with will not be a possibility." Noto resides at 3581 Fine Lake with his wife Jane, a homemaker, and their children Denise. 14. Marie. 12. Gina. 6. and John. 2. Since 1975, Noto has been active in the Fine Lake Association as a lakeshore representative and for the past two years as president. In 1982. Noto served as chairman of Project Outreach which was a survey coordinated through the BISD office to ask Delton Kellogg district residents how they felt about the school system and what they felt the needs were. A major in lhe Michigan Air National Guard and a pilot for the past 16 years. Noto has been a liaison officer for the Air Force Academy and ROTC programs for the last nine years. As liaison officer, he has worked with high school students who have been thinking of the military as a way to receive a college education. "In this position I have counseled young people as to what classes they should lake in high school and what leadership activities are important to their future." he said. "1 am also given the responsibility to evaluate the students that become finalists for either of these programs. "Another important part-time job that I have is working with the young people in nn ttatfeh. My goal is to try and help them ’ K lhe tight direction for their lives," Noto. ; president of Gun Lake L, said his number one school board seat "is tn Iren that are in the school system. "I am greatly concerned about the school board only having one member which current­ ly has children in the school system." Otis said. "I feel this must change if the school is to carry out its number one responsibility, namely helping children grow. “We live in a changing society and the needs of our children, both grade school and high school are also changing rapidly, if the school is to remain effective in preparing young people for the world in which we live, then we must have a higher percentage of school board members that still have children in the school system." said 29-ycar-old Otis, the youngest candidate in the race. If elected, he said his "main goal would he to focus on what should be the number one priority of any school board: quality education that is well balanced with outside activities." Otis said his main areas of strength arc ad­ ministration and orpanization to "benefit the students and staff at Delton." “I have a great deal of business experience as well as experience working with junior high and high school and grade school children in church related groups, and have done a significant amount of teaching in this atmosphere as well,” said Olis, who com­ pleted a four-year missionary training pro­ gram with New Tribes Mission in Florida. Although he indicates that he wishes it was unnecessary to request additional millage. Otis said he supports the proposal because he feels it is necessary. "If this does not pass we will see many teacher lay offs and possibly instruction time cut down from its current amount,” Otis said. "I feel that the community would suffer long term results if these cuts were required. Also the 'Zi-mill increase is badly needed to repair roofs that currently leak very badly. If this is not approved, the funds will have to come out of the general operations budget, thereby re­ quiring further reduction in services available to students." Otis, of 11755 Lewis Rd., is currently president of the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and president of the Barry County Tourist Council. He also is vice president of the Gun Lake Free Trapcrs Gun Club, and chairman of the building committee of Orangeville Baptist Church in addition to ser­ ving as chairman of the church trustees. His wife. Anita, is treasurer of Gun Lake Glass & Screen. They have four children: Benjamin, 9, Keith. 7. Lyncllc, 5. who attend Delton schools: and Phillip. 3. Vern W. Scott has been president of the Delton Kellogg Board of Education for nine of the 12 years he has served on the board. He also has been board treasurer. Manager of Consumers Concrete Corp, in Hastings. Scott. 45, said he is seeking another term because he wants to continue being a part Retired after 32-ycars of service with Tucker Freight Lines, he said he has "the lime to investigate and prepare for board meetings. "Being a volunteer for the school district for the last 13 years has enabled me to see first hand the problems our district has had and is now encountering," Wecvcr said. "I am in favor of the passage of both millage issues." he said. "The roofs on all three schools are in dire need of repair. Our district is facing a severe shortage of funds and if the millage fails the cutbacks and reduc­ tions that would have to be made will be devastating. “Ido not support a five hour school day nor pay to play athletics. 1 want sound fiscal management and reduction or combination of some administrative positions.” said Weever. A past president of the Crooked Lake Association, Wecvcr lives at 11264 E. Shore Dr. with his wife Dorothy, a homemaker. He has three step-children who have graduated from Delton schools. They are Chet Merda, 26. a senior at Western Michigan University; Mike Merda, 24. who is attending dental school at Northwestern University: and Sherrie Merda, 22, a senior at WMU. of the process that has “made many im­ provements in olTcrings to our students and to our community. I believe that Delton Schools arc ‘A Good Place to Learn." He states that his experience as a veteran board member coupled with his personal business experience qualify him for the school board, along with "desire and a total commit­ ment to education. Scott also is a past president of the Delton Area Chamber of Commerce. "The main issue facing our school at this time is our upcoming millage election. The funding of education is imperative," said Scott who is dedicated to passing the millage issues on the Delton ballot. "Our students arc the future of our com­ munity and country as leaders making deci­ sions for my generation as we retire. We must give them the opportunity to receive an educa­ tion that will allow them to be competitive with other students in higher education and in the job market. “School finance reform is an issue that is important to every school district. Movement at the state level is under discussion which is encouraging. "However, if reform in funding from the state does not occur soon the decisions that the board will be facing are extremely crucial. My experience would be extremely valuable to the school district in making these deci- Two are unopposed for Maple Valley board seats Harold D. Stewart of 177 Maple St., Ver­ montville, is making his first bid for public of­ fice. seeking a four year chair being vacated by trustee Ron Tobias who chose not to seek re-election. Ewing, 42, is the owner of Ewing Well Drilling of 10076 Nashville Hwy., Vermont­ ville and is the father of two Maple Valley High School students and one graduate. He is a 1963 graduate of Vermontville High School and he later attended Lansing Com­ munity College and Michigan State Universi- Continuod on pogo 17 Harold Stewart by Shelly Sulser A Maple Valley Board of Education ap­ pointee and a newcomer are unopposed can­ didates for board seats in the June 13 school election. Richard J. Ewing of 10076 Nashville Hwy. was appointed to serve until the upcoming election to fill a vacancy on the board Feb. 29 after the resignation of former board president Loren Lehman. Now, Ewing wants to fill the remaining year of Lehman's four-year term. Richard Ewing Five seek two seats on Thornapple Kellogg board by Jean Gallup One woman and four men are in the race for the two openings on the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education. Seeking the posts are incumbents James Verlinde and Gary VanElst plus newcomers Charlene Bird. Robert Blain and James Wert Jr. In addition to selecting board members on June 13, voters in that district will also be ask­ ed to approve a 5.9 mill tax increase and to renew 16 mills for one year. Charlene Bird. 38. said if she is elected to the school board, she would “like to see some changes. (I) would like more voice in what is taught and how it's taught. I feel landowners need more input in the system.” Having four children in the school system, paying taxes and being concerned with the community are all reasons Bird says qualifiy her to be on the school board. Bird's positions on the issues facing the district call for teacher review, more public participation at school board meetings, and some programs ran with volunteer help. Bird feels millage should not be considered “until all alternatives have been researched and exhausted '' "People live on budgets. They have unex­ pected problems, but still work with the same budget." she said. Married to Norman Bird, a heavy equip­ ment mechanic, the couple have four children in ■’’homapplc Kellogg School system, ’i / are Dainel. 14. Traverse. 11. Evelyn 8. •..>d Guy 5. Activities Bird has been involved in include working as a precinct delegate and election worker and serving as secretary and member of Women's Democratic Club. Charlene Bird She belongs to lhe Holy Family Catholic Church and has taught several grade levels in the church. Bird lives at 4900 Robertson Road. Robert Blain, a production supervisor al Steelcase, feels all issues facing the Thornap­ ple Kellogg School district arc important. Right down to the last detail, he said. "People of the community should have a major input on the affairs of the TK school. I would like to sec our school be financially secure without having to ask for an increase every few years: I realize we don't have a ma­ jor industrial financial support in our com­ munity. but there has to be a better way." he slid. Blain. 34. and his wife Connie have four children: Wendy. 13. Misty. 9. Barbara. 4. and Robbie Jo. 7 months. Preparing the children of the district to go into higher education or to survive in the world as an adult is his primary reason for running for the school board, he said. By being in management within Steelcase Corporation. Blain feels he has learned to use good judgement and learned how to practice good management of financial operations. "1 have learned to exercise this ability in my home, job and community affairs. The people involved in all our community affairs arc our most important assets. I care about them and want to work with them to make our community the best it can be." he said. On the question of millage. Blain said he feels the millage should be broken into segments so that lhe people of the community can see and understand what they arc voting on. "1 am in favor of whatever it takes to make our educational system the best in the state. I Robert Blain am not in favor of financial waste." he said. Blain has served on the Board of Trustees at Leighton United Methodist Church, and has been involved with the Boy Scouts and 4-H. He is currently chairperson on the Strategy Manufacturing Task Force in labor and cost savings al Steelcase. Crop. The Blains live on Garbow Road north of Middleville. The community should contact state legislators to express their concerns about the lack of state funding, he continued. 4-H, the Farm Bureau. Michigan State University Varsity Club and the Farmers Union are organizations Van Elst has named as areas of interest. His wife, Kimberly, is an elementary school teacher at TK. Gary Van Elst. board incumbent, is a pork producer and part owner of G & G Pork Farm at 460 Yankee Springs Road south of Middleville. With eight years served on the Thornapple Kellogg School Board, running for the posi­ tion is Van Elst's way of supporting his com­ munity. he said. He and his wife. Kimberly, are the parents of two sons, Brandon. 13. and Darren. 12. both students in the Thomapple Kellogg School system. Van Elst said he is willing to spend time for a stronger future for the district's children, and feels (he stongest leverage a community can have to gain a better standard of living is education. "I feel the only answer to a millage issue for improving or maintaining education is: yes. The June 13 millage is very important to TK for maintaining our present level of education, for opening the McFall addition and for opening Page Elementary. Our com­ munity has always supported education, which I'm very proud of. I hope that our children can look forward to a rewarding 88-89 school year." he said. One concern named by the 37-ycar old Van Elst is the lack of slate funding to pay for state mandated programs It is time for the public to join together in demanding stronger state funding for stronger education, he said. James Wert, an employee at Bradford White. Inc. in Middleville, is interested in giving students a well rounded educaion in several fields, working for the good of the students with the finances available and main­ taining a balance between liberal and conser­ vative views on the school board. "I'm just like any other taxpayer; I don’t like to pay more taxes, but somebody has to pay the bills. Therefore. I support the millage.” Wert said. The issue is financing our children’s educa­ tion without making it a bigger burden than it already is. he said. If a letter or a phone call from each registered voter in our district would increase the state aid for our district wouldn't it be worth it. he asked. "Can 1 make a difference? I can offer my best and work my hardest to maintain and bet­ ter an already effective and well run system." he said. Wert and his wife. Debi. live on Green­ wood Street in the village and have three children: Jeremiah 12. Joshua, 9 and Rachel. 5. He is a member of the Jaycees in Mid­ dleville. and is active in his church, teaching junior high boys in Sunday School. Wert. 35. is a senior high youth sponsor in his church and is also actively involved in the boys soccer program. Jim Verlinde, the other incumbent, has a strong interest in school welfare and would like to help with projects already started. Those are his reasons for running for re­ election to the board for another term. Equity in school financing is the biggest concern of the 42-year-old office manager of Dan Pfeiffer Lincoln Mercury. Stating his position on the issues, Verlinde said. "Something must be done on a state­ wide level. Some school districts have more dollars than they need, while other districts barely survive. Lansing needs to respond." Verlinde and his wife, Susan, are the parents of four sons; Dan and Brian, both in TK, and Mark and James, who are both cur­ rently attending college. As a school board member he has served as secretary and treasurer. The Middleville Lions. The Thomapple Kellogg youth baseball program and the village planning commission are organiza­ tions Verlinde has served. Verlinde said he feels qualified to serve on the board because he is a TK graduate, a Michigan State University graduate, and has four boys graduated or are still attending TK. Knowing the people and need', of the com­ munity and having experience on the board arc other reasons he slated. "Passage of the millage is the most impor­ tant issue to come before the voters since 1980. TK cannot continue with a quality pro­ gram if (the millage is) defeated," Verlinde said. Gary VanElst James Wert Jim Verlinde Being a telephone technician in the Air Force for four years, dealing with people from enlisted men to generals and meeting their needs with available resources would help him deal with school board concerns, he indicated. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 2. 1988 Best Wishes TO ALL OUR GRADUATES Scott Clark Kim Javor Lesli Becker Stacey Rhodes Steve Morris RBE3EB Laura DePompolo Kimberly McCall Philip Wymer Brad Campbell Dawn Archer Dena Slater Robb Wrtzel Cherie Swank Andy Furrow Rob Longstreet Matt Roberts Dianne Dukes Amy Temby Steve Haute Michelle Raymond Aaron Moskalik Kathy Dawson Kelly Schneider Matt Schmader Erin Solmes Charles Rice Kathleen Barcroft Michael Robinson James Clark Michelle Rice Heather Prucha Scott Hesterly Mindy Snyder Kelly Gielarowski Thomas Corkins Archie Wood Happy Time Pre-School HitltlOnS Shani Reaser Lorie Grebenok Allison Brown Bill Dibell osn Evelyn Rattler Debi Dukes Hastings Public Library is proud of its Page... Mark M’cklatcher 'Congratulations Mark! Brian McLean Mark Matthews 19881s Your Year Missy Shepard Laura Rowley Congratulates ...it’s 1975 Graduates on their 1988 High School Graduation. Scott Oms MARK GARVEY HAPPY TIME PRE-SCHOOL 218 E. Stale Street, Hastings East ol Michigan Ave. Bill Myers 1674 W. State Road - HASTINGS - 945-9673 (Hastings Assembly of God) Special Congratulations to Hastings High School Graduates A Message to Our Graduates ... Congratulations on a Job well donel As we extend our congratulations and best wishes to the area's high school and college graduates, we want to offer a message that we believe could be vitally important to you and to our local communities. ’A Remember your hometown as you embark on your careers. Excellent employment opportunities exist in this area and top caliber people aie needed to fill the positions. Local graduates are often the best choices to fill local jobs because they are most likely to become career employees. Your local employers offer you opportunities to learn and develop new skills and to refine those skills < you have already acquired. You have diversity in the local economy. opportunities for economic security and plenty of opportunities for career advancement. JAMIE CLARK The business community of your local area wants and needs your skills. We want our local graduates to become part of our community and play a role in our future development. Best wishes to you all. PHONE 945-2425 MATT SPENCER TERRY ARMOUR from ... istings Wrecker Service 1435 South Hanover St. in Hastings SALES: Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. SERVICE: Monday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. t Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m/ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 2. 1988 — Page 15 Laurie Kensington Bobbi Frick Tina Frank Tom Herbstreith Joell Carpenter ... to ... 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Jefferson St. Hastings Illi Phone 945-3967 �James Halliwlll Melanie Cook Sara Miner Amy Ketchum Georgette Garcia Chris Black Lori Bauchman Brad Endsley Scott Snore Dan Phillips Melissa Nitz Bill Rentz Scott Mullins Tim Warner Jeanette Skidmore steven Keeler Ted Keniston Sara Sweetland Terry Armour Educators see future schools as using high tech in classroom teaching Chad Tolles Mike Brown Andrea Curtiss Wendy Ulrich Lee Nichols Jackie Sunior CHICAGO (AP) - A child bom today will be 11 years old at the start of the year 2000. How will his educational experience differ from that of today's sixth-grader? A new study on the future of technology in education, sponsored by the Chicago-based Society For Visual Education Maple Valley School Board candidates, Continued from page 13 Robin Cruttenden Scott Benner Taune Bartow Karla Halstead Andrea Sawka Bill Cranmore Theresa Kuball Robert Makely Tom Mathews Dave Covey Suzanne Taylor Ronald O’Keefe Graduates not pictured here... 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Ewing also served three years in the Army. He has been affiliated with Apprentice and Journeyman Sheet Metal Workers; served two years as recording secretary and on the ex­ ecutive board for Local 360; served as vice president and president of his district in the Michigan Well Drillers Association and was a state director for the Michigan Well Drillers Association. “I am a candidate for trustee for the Maple Valley Schools because I feel my past cx.■prrience on various boards will help guide my decisions In the coming year, ” he said. Stewart. 41. is a heavy mobile equipment machine mechanic at the Air National Guard Base in Battle Creek. His son. Kevin, is a junior at Maple Valley High School. Another son. Dean, is a Maple Valley High School graduate and is now attending the United States Military Academy. West Point in New York. Stewart's wife. Sharon, is the Vermontville village clerk. As an active resident of his community, Stewart is a member of the Community Home Improvement Program board, the Vermont­ ville Housing Committee, the Vermontville Fire Department, the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters, the Maple Valley FFA Alumni group, the Vietnam Veterans Maple Valley Chapter 329; the Air Force Sergeants Association, lhe Air Force Association and the National Guard Association of Michigan. “I believe in the Maple Valley school system.” he said. “I think it's a good system. 1 want to do what I can to help make it better. I would like to see a two-prong approach to education. One would be college preparatory; the other training for the immediate entrance into the job market upon graduation. I don't think our vocational education program does well enough.” He added that his basic philosophy as a board member "will be to gel the most educa­ tion for the kids at Maple Valley with the dollars we have to spend. I believe in extra curricular activities because they are an im­ portant part in developing drive and ambition.” The Maple Valley School District is cur­ rently involved in a search for a new school superintendent to replace the retiring Carroll J. Wolff. The board is also presently working to alleviate a problem with overcrowding in the classrooms. A cluster arrangement whereby the buildings would be used to house only certain grade levels has been proposed by a citizens committee. “1 feel it is very important to choose the right superintendent for Maple Valley. ' Stewart said. "With the facts I have been given. I am against the cluster system at this time. 1 prefer adding a classroom or two to each of the schools as enrollment increases.” He also noted he feels that curriculur coor­ dination should be handled by the superinten­ dent and principals at all schools in the system. “Meetings should be held monthly between these building heads to keep curriculum com­ munication open.” Stewart said. He said he is qualified to serve on the board because he holds an associate degree from Kellogg Community College and because "1 care about Maple Valley kids and what hap­ pens to them. 1 feel I have a good feeling for the pulse of the community. I have two children of my own; one currently attending Maple Valley High School and the other a Maple Valley graduate attending West Point. In my work al the Air Guard. I gel involved in budgeting, delegation of authority, appraisals of personnel; as well as working in my trade as a heavy vehicle maintenance mechanic, managing a shop for the traditional guardsmen." Voters can go to the polls from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in precincts 1 (Kellogg School gym­ nasium in Nashville) and 2 (Maplewood School in Vermontville). Inc., predicts that computer literacy will be important at an earlier age than at present Ninety percent of the education experts who responded to the study said students would need to have mastered basic computer skills by the sixth grade. Seventy percent of the study participants felt that at least one half of all teachers would be actively using computers in the classroom by the mid-1990s. Classrooms will be filled with computers, they foresee. Advanced computer software and interactive videos will provide simulations of real-life situations and drills designed to strengthen critical thinking abilities. With the increasing availability of VCRs, laser discs and CDs, special interest courses and advanced work in a subject will be made easily accessible to smaller groups of students. While stressing lhe importance of computers for the future of education, the study raised lhe concern that some schools cannot afford computer and video hardware and software, and that this problem may contribute to a new illiteracy - a subclasss of technological "have-nots." A lack of training in the use of new technology, according to lhe study, may lead to serious, negative impact on career opportunities for high school graduates. The results of the study also indicate changes in the classroom curriculum. According to lhe study, by the year 2000, the three R's could be replaced by the four Cs: communication, comprehension, coping and critical thinking. Although reading, writing and arithmetic will remain important school subjects, the study predicts that the emphasis on learning will shift from subject-specific to skill-specific as classrooms across the country reflect lhe impact of new technology. "The study concluded that finding, understanding and using information productively will require much more than just learning to read, write or do simple math," said SVE president Suzanne T. Isaacs. "The four Cs are going to be vital to survival and success in a more sophisticated future." Added one respondent, a school library media specialist from Nebraska. 'Teachers must help students acquire skills, values and knowledge to deal with lhe community of the future. Society will become increasingly dependent on all types of technology, and students must be prepared to manage and control it" The study, "Preparing Schools fur the Year 2000," was sponsored by SVE, a major producer of audio-visual and software materials for schools, in cooperation with the Association for Childhood Education ROUTE SALES ■ Starts Friday, June 3rd. “Biloxi Blues” Starring Mathew Broderic (PG-13) Ends Thursday, June 2 ADULTS: ‘3.00 • JUNIORS I SENIORS: ‘2.00 Wednesday S Thursday Sri ALL TICKETS .............................................. I Company paid benefits and van provided. ■ HARTZ MOUNTAIN Equal Opportunity Employer nvt NEW YORK (AP) - Books are still popular among young children, but their love of reading fades by the time they reach grades 4 to 6, according io a survey of school children nationwide. In fact, the survey released Wednesday by Weekly Reader found that children say they prefer watching television to any other leisure activity, while reading is the least popular pastime. Grade schoolers also say they trust what lhey hear on television more than what they read in newspapers. Most say it is more important for adults to keep up with the news and that news can be too hard for them to understand. Weekly Reader said its survey of reading and TV habits was prompted in part because low test scores and high dropout and illiteracy rates indicate children are reading less now than they used to. Survey results were compiled from teacher summaries representing about 117,000 of more than 340,000 children who answered questionnaires in their classrooms. Weekly Reader said that statistically the survey was not a random sample whose results could be projected, but it said the sample was large enough to he taken as representative of he nation's children. Some findings: Watching television was something 80 percent or more of all children in grades two through six said lhey liked to do a lot Only 3 percent or less said lhey didn't like TV. Among second graders, 65 percent said they liked reading a lot and 8 percent said not at all. By sixth grade, only 39 percent had a strong yen to read, 10 percent were anti-reading and lhe rest were lukewarm. Newspaper reading was popular with 28 percent of second graders, but with only 11 percent of fifth and sixth graders. In the Heart of our cities people die for wearing the wrong colors. (R) Hartz Mountain, a leading supplier of consumer pro­ ducts is seeking a hard working, dependable per­ son lo join our servicing and re-merchandising retail food, variety dis­ count drugstores. Related retail warehouse/distribution, driving/delivery. out­ side sales or consumer goods experience helpful jut not required. Must have good driving record. (616) 945-9669 Books still popular, TV is Tops’ for kids “Colors” MERCHANDISE DETAILERS Please call for interview June 3.6.7 and 8 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. al: International. The 78 educators who participated included classroom teachers, school media specialists, college faculty members, state-level school administrators and representatives of national education associations. The yearlong study consisted of three rounds of questionnaires, the second and third of which were built on information derived in the previous rounds. "The response we received did not indicate a radical change in the education system,*' Isaacs said. 'Teachers and books will not become obsolete in the decade ahead, but the impact of new technology, as envisioned by the study partiepants, will challenge the assumption of everyone concerned with educational planning." X the —a 1 k 50 Downtown Hastings Show Nightly at 7’15 p.m. �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 2,1988 Hastings observes Memorial Day on Monday morning.... The Hastings High School Marching Band provided music for Monday's Memorial Day Parade. The American Legion color guard headed the Memorial Day Parade, which honored veterans of the U.S. armed services with a number of cermonies. Wreaths were placed at graves and memorials commemorating veterans. The Elks Club ot Hastings tnanked United States veterans with this float. Hastings students named to dean’s list Two students from the Hastings area were included on the dean's list at Aquinas College. Grand Rapids, for the second semester of the 1987-88 academic year. Elizabeth Kensington, 1330 Ridgewood Dr., and Michaeleen Stratton, 1515 N. East St., were on the list. Kensington is a junior Stratton is a sophomore. To be eligible for the dean's list, a student must compile at least a 3.5 grade point average on a scale of 4.0 for two consecutive semesters. The student must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours in each semester. Aquinas is an independent college related to the Roman Catholic Church in Grand Rapids. A total of about 2,750 students are enrolled in undergraduate programs, as well as graduate programs in management and education. Local student elected to nursing honor society Several packs of Cub and Boy Scouts as well as Girl Scouts and Campfire girls also walked In the parade. Veterans John Guthridge of WWII and Omo Knowles of WWI were afford* ed rides in Monday's parade. Mosquitos making up for lost time in mid-Michigan this spring EAST LANSING (AP) - A double dose of spring mosquitos have hatched to torment residents of communities. mid-Michigan various SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, MJ 49058 • Calculators . • Cash Registers • Copiers more than you would expect in an average year. It’s an area-by-area situation." Newson said most of the current batch of mosquitoes will die within a month, but if weather conditions are right, they could live until August. The number of mosquitoes the rest of the summer will depend on the weather. If it's hot and dry, relax. If it's cool and wet, stock up on insect repellent, he advises. Unfortunately, recent overnight temperatures in the 30s won't make any difference to Michigan's 60 varieties of mosquitoes, he said. Forest Service - USDA • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your*.. • Individuol Health • Group Health • Retirement • Life • Home • Auto • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle ( tiiiiniiiniiv THE NAZARETH COLLEGE Reading Center is offering their summer reading program in the Hastings area from July 5 through the 29th. Individual instruction. 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REALTOR & Mike Humphreys Associate Brokers Hastings (616) 945-5182 k________ _ ________ CAR & TRUCK REPAIR 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Neers: Monday B to 8 Tuesdoy Friday 8 to 3 CREDIT CAROS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QU All I* |fW| I SFRVKE FARTS |E-|| UllUU MTMt PUT1 MltStM Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parte. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! Rial I stale UNUSUAL BIG HOUSE, wooded acre, east of bowling alley, 4 bedroom, 3 baths, 4 car garage, lovely setting, call 945-9101. Garage Salt A GARAGE SALE of house­ hold goods, storm door, counter lop and double sink, clothing, several Olds 88’s for sale, 495 Rork (off Airport Rd), Sat. June 4, 10-4. Miscellaneous 1000 SUNBEDS TONING TABLES Sunal-WOLFF Tanning Beds, SlendeiQuest Passive Exercisers. Call for FREE Color Catalogue. Save to 50% 1-800-228-6292. Help Wanted For Sale I hank } t>u HELP WANTED- Middleville Branch - teller. Hastings Office teller & bookkeeper. Applica­ tions for part-time positions are now being accepted. Average 20-24 hours per week. A profes­ sional appearance & an aptitude for working with numbers is required. Contact the Personcll Office at Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court Hastings, Mi. 49058. EQE.______________ FOR SALE: 1983 Ford Custom Van, 351 engine, tilt wheel, cruise, am/fm stereo, trailer towing package, Reese hitch, new tires, 63,000 miles, excel­ lent condition, $7800 or best offer. 852-1934 after 4pm. CARD OF THANKS The family of Helen Hain! inc would like to express its appreci­ ation to Mildred Travis for all your help to her over the years. For all the times you were nurse, chef, chauffeur, errand runner, and most of all friend, we say thank you. _______________ The Family JANITORIAL SERVICE taking applications for cleaning offices in Hastings evenings. About 30 hours a week, Monday thru Friday. Must have own car and phone and be very depend­ able. 852-1980.____________ FOR SALE: Boys Schwinn 10 speed 20” bike, 24" tires, good condition, S60 or best offer. 852-1934 after 4pm, ask for Scott.____________________ LIKE TO WORK CONS! RUCTION? We have several openings in new unit. Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, and elec­ tricians, no experience nccessay. We pay you while you learn. Call (616J-731-5520 or if long distance 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard. TRUCK DRIVERS: 48 states, excellent annual earnings, with people-oriented company, requires 3 years driving experi­ ence, E.O.E. M/F, contact Fineline Freightways, 435 E. Mill St, Hastings. 945-2771. FOR SALE: 14ft. Montgomery Wards Sea King boat, 35HP electric start motor, trailer, skis, etc. Asking $900. (616) 374-8198,_________________ OLD PAVING BRICKS from Kalamazoo streets. Great for walkway, patio, driveway. Supply limited. 48tf each. 1-721-3444._______________ SPEED BOAT FOR SALE: 17ft. walk thru 1985 Sea Sprite, inboard-outboard 120HP, OMC 4 cylinder engine, cream & tan color with white canopy moor­ ing cover & EZY loader trailer, S6000. Call 374-8286. ‘ business Sen ices PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888 SEWING MACHINE SERVICE: all makes and models, all work guaranteed, free estimates. Call LylcThomas at Advantage Business Machines 948-2073. 15 years experience. Pick up and deliver possible.__________________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 CARD OF THANKS Our deepest and sincere appreciation and thanks to the relatives and friends for the many deeds of kindness and expressions of sympathy during the illness and death of Leon Fuhr. Those who sent flowers, food and other expressions ot sympathy. Thanks to Dr. Atkin­ son. Rev. David B. Nelson, offi­ ciating. The pallbearers. Girrbach Funeral Home. Your kindness will be remem­ bered. Carrie H. Fuhr Douglas & Myma Crago i family Beverly Crago & family CARD OF THANKS Please accept our thanks and appreciation for the many acts of kindness, beautiful floral offer­ ings and messages of sympathy at the time of the illness and death of our mother. Special thanks to the congregations and friends of the Peace and Quimby United Methodist Churches, those who offered to assist in her care, those who brought food, for lhe many prayers for her, and to Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Hartzlcr who filled the pulpits on May 22, 19S8. The Reverend Miry Hom and the Reverend Lynn Wagner family for their assistance. Thanks to all for your undergird­ ing and support during her extended illness foliowed by death. God bless you all: Mr. & Mrs. Larry DcVeraa Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kushmaul Mr. & Mrs. Everett Beemer Mr. & Mrs. Dale Hutchinson Mary Curtis and son Richard Cynthia Hubert, daughter of Joe and Ann Hubert, of 7 Ironside Drive. Hastings, has been elected to membership in Sigma Theta Tau,. International Honor Society of Nursing. She was inducted as a member of Rho chapter at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, on April 6. Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing is a prestigious organiza­ tion of leaders and scholars in nursing. This honor society, founded at Indiana University in 1922, currently has chapters in more than 230 colleges and universities in the U.S. and is developing international chapters. Membership in the society is awarded to bachelor's and master's nursing students who achieve high scholastic averages, and to graduates of the college programs who achieve excellence in nursing leadership roles. The Honor Society is committed to im­ proving the health of the public by advancing nursing science. Sigma Theta Tau sponsors research, scholarly programs and publications for na­ tional and international nurses. It is currently involved in a campaign to develop a Center for Nursing Scholarship that will provide nur­ sing information services for the public and for health professionals around the world. Hastings woman named top state therapy student Patricia A. Warren of Hastings has been named the lop student in the 1988 senior class of physical therapy students in the state of Michigan. Currently, 250 students from eight different colleges (including The University of Michigan, Wayne State University and Grand Valley State University) are enrolled in the senior physical therapy program. The award for the Most Outstanding Stu­ dent, which Warren received, is “in recogni­ tion of academic performance, leadership. dependability, initiative, extra-curricular ac­ tivities, and potential for future contributions to the profession of physical therapy.” War­ ren received the award from lhe Michigan Physical Therapy Association on May 14 in Troy at the MPTA annual spring conference held at the Northfield Hilton. Warren will be employed as a physical therapist at Pennock Hospital this coming fall. She lives in Hastings with her husband, Chris, and children, Jennifer and Joshua. Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by DAVID W. VAN OORT, a single mon of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor, to Michigan National Bank - Central, a national banking association n/k/a Michigan National Bank.Mortgagee, dated the 23rd doy ol March. 1987. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 4th day of May. 1987. in Liber 450 of Borry County Records, on poge 172. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. ot the date of this notice, for principal and Interest, the sum of Thirty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety and 90/160 ($33,890.93) Dollars; And no suit or proceedings ot low or in equity hoving been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. Therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant io the statute of lhe State of Michigan in such case mado and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on Friday, the 1st day of July. 1988. at 10 o'clock a.m.. Local Timo, said mortgage will be foreclosed by o sofa al public auction, to the highest bidder, at lhe east door entrance to the Court House in Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of rhe premises described in soid mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as oloresaid. on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at Ten and 055/100 percent (10.055%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protort its interest in the premises. Which said premises ore described as follows: All of that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Village of Middleville in the County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described os follows to-wit: Lots 5 and 6. Block 72. A D BABCOCKS ADDI­ TION to the Village of Middleville, according lo the recorded plot thereat tn liber 1 of Plats on Page 25 During the six months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated ol Farmington Hills. Michigan. May 4 1988 Gary Galopin 30445 Northwestern *204 FciT.mnglon Hills. Ml 48018 Attorney for Mortgoace MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK Mortgagee (6 16) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AN Ceuntie*) MORTGAGE SALE • Default ho- been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by James R. Lamp­ man and Rose M. Lampman. husband and wife to Commerce Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Cor­ poration Mortgagee, dated July 13, 1984, and recorded an July 18,1984 In Liber 260. on page 195, Barry County Records, Michigan and assigned by said Mortgagee to Richard Tatro, a single man. 2608 92nd St., S.W.. Box 3, Byron Center. Ml 49315, c/o Servicing Agent. Assist. Inc., 35 W. Huron. Suite 201, Pontioc. Ml 4805*8 by an assignment dated July 17. 1984. and recorded on August 14, 1984 in Liber 260, on page 703, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty Three Thousand Seven Hundred Eleven and 37/100 Dollars ($23,711.37), Including Interest al 14.875 percent per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml., ot Eleven o'clock a.m., on June 16. 1988. Soid premises are situated in the tovmship ot Barry. Barry County, Michigan, and are described os: A parcel in the Southwest one quarter ol Section 2. Town 1 North Range 9 West, described as: Com­ mencing 257.5 feet North of the intersection of the West lino of Cobb Rood and the South line of said section 2. thence West 330 feet, thence North 132 feet, thence East 330 feet thence South 132 feet to point of beginning. P.P. No. 0603002016 00. The redemption period shall be six month(s) from the date of such sole, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated May 5. 1988 Richard Tatro, a single man. c o Servicing Agent Assist. Inc. Mortgagee Neal R. Sutherland. Trustee 35 W. Huron. Suite 201 Pontiac. Ml 48058 (6-2) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-06-09.pdf 4365f8b6b80b1d2605a8773ddc9038cf PDF Text Text HJUM n n •''oq NEiWiS ...wrap Delton election to have big impact Police busy with Saturday accidents Story on Page 2 Story on Page 10 Horse bludgeoned to death at ranch Bury Couaiy Sheriff, depadei ere coounuiaf their ieveeujetioe into the kilUag ef a hone lut week at a ranch in YnnkM Sprtap Townahip. Depute, wear ammtnrd Jone 1 to the HyiM Heeerahoe Ridin* Ranch on South Yankee Spring, Road after eiuplnpwq tuponi it one of their hone, tadboMAKd^thenithL Dapntp Dnn Nevina aaid the 900 lb. gdding wan net ahoa but had apparently been nonet la fee head with a bhmt object Nevin added the ranch hu had other incide^e of property damape in the pane Hastings seniors say good-bye HASTINGS PUELIC IJRJ?AI?Y 121 SOUTH >. HU. '• . ,,JET ^HASTINGS. .49.15g _ Story on Page 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings VOLUME 133, NO. 24 Banner PRICE 25* THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1988 Issue going to the voters a second time: thetonevMvUn! atSMd Hastings seeks millage increase by Kathleen Scott Teacher remembered with blue spruce tree Donna (Campbell) Hashley has retired from the Hastings Schools System after many years of teaching elemen­ tary education. But staff members at Southeastern Elementary School will not let her be forgotten. In honor of Mrs. Hashley, a tree was planted Monday afternoon in front of the school, the second in a row of trees planted to commemorate long-time staff members. Joining Mrs. Hashley are Principal Chris Warren, (shoveling), all the school’s third graders, fourth graders who were In Mrs. Hashley’s homeroom last year and several staff members. Many offices unopposed in township elections in county Only four supervisor posts arc being con­ tested in township races when seats on the 16 township boards in Barry County will be filled in the August 2 primary and November 8 general elections. Barry County Clerk Norval Thaler has an­ nounced that the following people filed as candidates for township offices by the May 31 deadline: •In Assyria Township, incumbent Super­ visor Larry W. Carpenter of 10250 Butler Rd., Bellevue will be challenged by Jack C. Love of 9975 Love Rd., Bellevue. Clerk Dena Miller of 10570 M-66, Bellevue is seeking re-election while being opposed by Linda Dingman of 8702 Tasker Rd., Bellevue. Treasurer Nianne Adelle Jar-, rard of Rt. 3 Guy Rd., Nashville will defend* her seal against Katheryn N. Davidson of 12953 M-66 Bellevue. Two tristec chairs are open that are cur­ rently held by incumbent candidates Billie D. Neal of 12450 Case Rd., Bellevue and Ken­ neth Strain of 8795 Baseline Rd.. Battle Creek. They are being challenged by Kenneth C. Brandt of 5455 Lacey Rd.. Dowling. All candidates in Assyria Township arc Republicans. •Baltimore Township's Democratic Supervisor Wayne C. Miller of 400 E. Sager Rd., Hastings is unopposed while three newcomers will battle for a vacant clerk posi­ tion left by Elaine Alward who chose not to seek re-election. Vying for the scat are Republican Debbie S. Baker of 4949 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings; Republican Theodora L. Soya of 4502 Davidson Rd.. Hastings and Democrat Deb Lukasiewicz of 521 W. Sager Rd.. Hastings. Republican Treasurer Patty L. Armour of Rep. Robert Bender seeks re-election to House seat LegWetlve Coffee set tor Monday The na LagieMw Coffee »■ heM Manfcgr aa ( *jb.' at the v jmy Seat Leanne. The erfhaa are bald oacaa -aornh tor local naaiMaae raaet and talk chh ante and audaaa* Wmabrn rapreaeaaxM the Bany Conn* aeee. M Sa. Jack Weihora and John Dm of Safe Rap Robert Beader a of­ fice w« be at fee coffee Monday to addteea cawtet iaauea and field questions from cittern •*» ahead. The LapHafive Coffee is apoosored by the Haaltafa Area Chamber of Comaaeca. and all ckineas are encouraged to ahead. Don'tforget to... VOTE in fM_Annual School Election Monday, June 13 Polk open 7 g.m.to 8p.m. State Rep. Robert Bender, R-Middlcville, has announced that he is seeking re-election to a fourth term in the Michigan House of Representatives. The 88th District legislator, representing Barry and Ionia counties, is a member of the influential House Appropriations committee and the Legislative Council, and is chairman of both the House Republican Agriculture Task Force and the House and Senate Avia­ tion Caucus. A former chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, Bender said he con­ siders improving the state's business climate a top priority. “We need to create meaningful, real private sector jobs — not just make work public sector jobs," he said. “We have made some improvements on a number of business climate issues such as unemployment com­ pensation, workers' compensation and the Single Business Tax, but have fallen far short of the necessary major reforms within these areas, and that puts Michigan at a competitive disadvantage with other states." A graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelor of science in agriculture education. Bender is spearheading a new mini-food stamp concept to utilize surplus Michigan agricultural commodities as a public assistance program, and he favors tightening eligibility requirements for welfare recipients. "I am a proponent of ‘workfare' programs with increased training and education to build independence for those who might feel trap­ ped in the welfare cycle," Bender said. Rep. Bender has also been very active in re­ cent legislative efforts to reduce education funding disparities in school districts with a major educational funding and tax reform proposal. 6800 S. Broadway is unopposed in her bid for another term while trustees Patricia A. Newton and Kenneth R. Granata arc being challenged by R. C. Dull for one of two open trustee posts. Newton, of 550 E. Cloverdale Rd., Hastings and Granata of 385 Pritchardville Rd., Hastings are Republicans. Dull, of 5303 S. Broadway. Hastings is also a Republican. Running for positions on the Township’s library board are Carolyn Worth, Harriett Procfrock, William H. Stanton. Hayden B. Rees, Catherine Pittman and Lctha Philpott. •For the Barry Township election. Super­ visor William b’. Wooer, a Republican, is unopposed for another term in office. He resides at 13490 Brook Lodge, Delton. In­ cumbent clerk Lois Bromley of 2570 Osborne Rd.. Delton is also without opposition as is treasurer Judith E. Wooer of 10410 Cedar Creek Rd.. Delton. Both are Republicans. Four people arc seeking two open trustee Continued on page 12 State Rep. Robert Bender would lake at least two years before the law would take effect, he said. “We still have to worry about this year and the year after," he said, if the bill does go into effect Since the Board of Education released the names of teachers who would not return next school year due to the March millage defeat, some alterations have occurred because of retirements and teaching certification chan­ ges. The updated list of 21 teachers who have been pink-slipped are Mary Baker, Jan Bowers, Laurence Christopher, Mary Dawson, Lori Dewey, Donna Earls, Denise Fisher, Ja­ net Foley, Marcia Freridge, Karl Kulch, Kim Melcher, Debra Ozment, William Rodgers, Ruperto Rodriguez, Karl Schwartz, Debbie Storms, Barbara Strong, Mary Vliek and Eleanor Vonk. Elizabeth Heidt, director of adult educa­ tion, has been laid off, as has Custodial Supcrviscf Theodore Dalman. Custodians Steve Gibson, Paul McClurkin and Steve Woodmansee have received pink slips, as have aides Mary Martha Melendy, Penny Porter, Spencer Goodyear and Melva Olmstead. An undetermined number of aides would still be laid off. The monetary cuts, totalling $796,958 in­ clude eliminations and reductions of numer­ ous programs. The major cuts include reduc­ ing the school day by one hour ($260,000), eliminating counseling services at the middle school and high school as well as a half-time elementary counselor ($115,917), ceasing all funding for sports (5106,544) and elim­ inating library services in all schools ($65,524). Other cuts will affect co-curricular pro­ grams, outdoor education, driver's education, supplies and purchases, the construction trades program and field trips for students. If approved, the millage would generate an additional $1,087,516 for the district each year, enabling the system to maintain most of the current programs, Schoessel said. Continued on page 9 Two would put truancy officers out ofbusiness HHS seniors share nine consecutive years of perfect attendance by Kathleen Scott "The voters deserve a realistic ballot pro­ posal — one with a good chance of passage — for school finance reform. It's a complex Issue, but wc have made significant progress in recent weeks." he said. Bender. 52. is a native of rural Middleville and is married with three children. He has served as administrative board chairman, youth counselor, and is currently choir direc­ tor at the Middleville United Methodist Church. "It is challenging, stimulating and often rewarding to deal with legislative issues, especially the problems and concerns of area constituents." Bender said, "and I hope that the 88th District voters will permit me another term of serving as their State Representative." Monday's annual scliool election will be different than the March attempt, says Hast­ ings school Superintendent Carl Schoessel, because residents are more aware of school finance difficulties across Michigan. "X think this time one thing that's a little different is that people in our community have seen that this is not just a Hastings problem,** said Schoessel, explaining that several surrounding districts are seeking millage increases, including Thornapple Kel­ logg, which is asking for a 5.9 increase. " People are starting to see the seriousness of the problem. Il's all over the state." After a 10-vote defeat March 28, Hastings has again put a four-year 4.18 mill school tax increase on the ballot Voters will also be asked to vote for two school board mem­ bers. Two vacancies on the board of educa­ tion are being sought by incumbents Ann Ainslie and Pat Endsley. If the millage failspthc district will en­ force 5796,000 worth of cuts. A total of 21 teachers, one administrator, one supervisor, four custodians, and numerous aides have already received pink slips and will not be called back if the millage is again defeated. Schoessel said that publicity of stale prop­ osals which would decrease property tax and increase sales tax, thus providing stability to funding for public education, has made peo­ ple aware that many districts are suffering financial difficulties. Also because of the publicity, he said, some people think the state will provide more funding, so they, in turn, vote against increased property taxes. "But the state isn't helping now," Schoes­ sel said. Because leaders in Lansing failed to ap­ prove, by the appropriate date, the reform bill which would transfer taxes from proper­ ly to purchased goods, the bill will not be on the August ballot. The earliest it would be on a ballot would be in the November general election, Schoessel said. If Michigan voters approved the bill, it Some kids fake being sick just so they don't have to go to school. But for nine years, Ron Bustance and Amy Bowers have had limes when they faked feeling good. The two were recognized al the Hastings High School Honors Assembly last Thurs­ day evening for having nine years of perfect attendance while in Hastings schools. They have both gone to school when they felt sick just so they could maintian their records. "I'd be really sick and (my parents) could see it in me," says Ron. "They'd ask 'what's wrong,' and I'd just say 'oh, nothing.’" Keeping her record was so important to Amy that she almost didn't go to Florida with her family this year. They were set to depart on a Wednesday night, says Amy, but she wouldn't go because she didn't want to miss school. Her parents, Don and Lois Bowers, chan­ ged their plans so Amy could go along with the gang, but "they were kind of mad," she admits. If they hadn't rescheduled their vacation, Amy still contends that she "would have gotten there somehow." A few weeks before that vacation, Amy broke her leg playing softball. Her doctor told her to slay home and rest for three days. But she managed to get rides to school and hobbled around on her crutches despite the doctor's orders. Amy has not missed any school since third grade, and Ron had perfect years in the second through fourth grades and seventh through 12th grades. Neither knew the other had the same re­ cord until the last week or so of school. But they both were taunted by their classmates for having such good attendance records. Continued on Page 3 Filling out admit slips after being absent is something Ron and Amy have never had |p do at Hastings High School. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 9, 1988 Largest class ever graduates from Hastings High School Hastings Class of 1988 will go down in (he books as being the largest graduating class in the school’s history. A total of 267 students received their diplomas Friday night at the 112th com­ mencement at Hastings High School. Mary Ellen Hund. Hastings Middle School teacher served as guest speaker, making observations about the group from the time the students were toddlers until that very night. Class salutalorian Aaron Moskalik in­ troduced the speaker. Co-vclidictorians Jancllc Hoekstra and Kimberly McCall addressed their classmates and the audience, telling of past endeavors and what the future holds. Of the 267 students in the class. 84 plan to go on to receive a four-year college degree. Another 34 arc aiming for two-year degrees, while seven plan to attend a trade school. Several plan to join the armed services and many will immediately enter the work force, said Principal Steven Harbison. Also out of the 267 graduates. 190 have at­ tended Hastings schools since kindergarten. Sara Sweetland was one of 267 graduates who walked across the pod­ ium to receive a diploma. High School Principal Steve Harbison addresses the class of 1988 and the Audience. South Jefferson STREET NEWS EVENTS Ula Straube is retiring after many years of service at Bosley Pharmacy. Her cheerful, loyal and friendly self will be missed by all, especially by her fellow employees and her employer. The Official Ula Straube Retirement Day on South Jefferson Is this Friday, and we invite you to stop and help us wish Ula well and thank her for her years of service. 2. School Election. The importance of a quality school system to our community cannot be over-emphasized. It touches all aspects of our lives and, of course, a good education is of the greatest value to our children. At least, they deserve your taking the time to become infor­ med on the issue, weigh the pros and cons, and then to vote this Monday, June 13. 3. South Jefferson Street Sauntering Day - June 13. As part of the worldwide celebration, the fifth annual SJS observance of Sauntering Day takas place this week on the street. We invite you to saunter down South Jefferson, stopping along the-way to browse our stores and restaurants (speed is not a factor when sauntering). Visit Bosley's and show us your best saunter and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate (limit 19). 4. Free Fishing Days • June 11 and 12. Fish Free (no license needed) on all Michigan lakes and - BtneeMe for two days this.'lweekend, compli‘ merits oTlhe DNR. What a deal. Bring us a cleaned and filleted fish you caught on one of these days and get a $2.00 gift certificate In exchange. 5. National Carp Week - June 6-2. Speaking of fish, our movement to get the County Seat to feature carp on It's menu fell short of its' goal last year. But, they have a new cook now, and every carp lover should call the County Seat and vote for carp this week. The carp is one of our greatest renewable resources and we need to lead the way in recognizing and appreciating it's unique qualities. 6. Give at the Blood Bank in Middleville this Thursday, June 9 from 1 unti' 7 p.m. at the V.F.W. Hall. Visit Bosley's after you give and get a Cone Zone Cone on us. 7 Teacher “Thank You" Week • June 5-11. Appro­ priately, the last week of the school year. Thank your teachers this week with a kind word, a card or visit Bosley's and we will give you an apple to give to your teacher. 8. Past SO Party • June 11. All of you who are past 80, visit Bosley's this week and we will give you a $1.00 gift certificate and an ice cream cone to help you party. 9. Hug Holiday • June 13. Hugs are one of the things we do best on South Jefferson. If you can't get one anywhere else, visit a South Jefferson street merchant this week and ask for a hug. Free! 10. Yodelling Festival • June 11-12. Yodel us a tune on South Jefferson this week and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) 11. If your vacuum cleaner needs repair or you need a new one, visit the Hastings Sweeper Shop on South Jefferson Street. 1. (GUI certificates are limited to one person per month and, unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or older.) X—______________________________ - AT BOSLEY’S T! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. V WEEK Little Bucky celebrates Magic City Days (June 8-11) by having a sal .• t iis w®ek. Because of the magic the Buck uses in buying for his sales, you don't have to visit the big city to get the best prices, just shop our Reminder ad every week. Father's Day is less than two weeks away and the Father's Day card selection In our Sentiment Shop is ready for you. Our congratulations to Becky Case and Duane Boulter, our graduates. Shop this area's largest selection of Vitamins at Bosley's. Our photo department offers double prints everyday. Bosley Pharmacy has the largest prescription inventory in Barry County and we are ready to serve you until 8 p.m. on weekdays, until 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays and every Sunday from 10 to MIOICARI SUPPUMtrjl Very Competitive Rates ' Covers Prescription Drugs fr Excess Doctor Charges Medicare Won't Pay. C. Wendell Strickland 964-2069 Unatnttittin by: Golden Rule Insurance •'A'* Rated (Excellent) MCP Bookkeeping & Tax Service Complete bookkeeping service ond income fax preparation. 5071 N. Shore Dr. Pleasant lake, Detton 623-2660 Open your own Beautiful Retail Store You may select either a discount shoe store (Men- Womens - Childrens) or a maximum price Jean Sportswear Store-Large Lady Store or Infant to Pre-Teen Store. Nationally known brands-First quality merchandise that you can retail for 6.75 and up. ‘Andrew Geller ‘Evan Picone ‘9 West ‘Amalfi ‘Gloria Vanderbilt ‘Camp Beverly Hills ‘Jordache ‘Lee ‘Levi ‘Liz Claiborne ‘Zena ‘Organically Grown and many more. Your cash "$" investment of $14,900.00 to $26,900.00 includes beginning inven­ tory, training and fixtures. Call anytime. Prestige Fashions 1-800-247-9127 Guest speaker Mary Ellen Hund talks about the graduating seniors from the time they were toddlers until graduation day. Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mortgage made the 30th day of December 1982, executed by FREDERICK E. HAYES, a single mon. os mortgagor, to CYNTHEAL R. HAYES, as mortgagee, ond recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on January 10. 1983, in .Liber 252. on page 634. on which mortgage ther^ls claimed to be due ana Un­ paid at the date of this notice Nine Thousand Fortytwo and 27/100 ($9,042.27) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any port of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and tne oower of sale in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday. June 21. 1988. at 2:00 o'clock In the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satislying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mor­ tgage. together with interest thereon at nine (9%) percent per annum, together with the legal costs ond charges of sole, including the attorney fees as provided by low and in sold mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and described as follows, to-wit: Lots 1200 and 1201 in the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof. The length of redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A. 3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Dated: May 6. 1988 Jeffrey L. Youngsma (P40393) Attorney for Cyntheal R. Hayes Siegel. Hudson, Gee & Fisher 607 N. Broadway Hostings, Michigan 49058 (6/9) SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - MS-34» State of MfcMcsn Judktel Circuit PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT Under Michigan law the chief circuit judge an­ nually reviews the performance record of the Friend of the Court. The review will be conducted on or about July 1. 1988. This review is limited by low to the following criteria: whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of misconduct, neglect of statutory duty, or failure to carry oul the written orders of the court relative to o statutory duty; whether the purposes of the Friend of the Court Act are being met; and whether the duties of the Friend of the Court ore being carried out n a man­ ner that reflects the needs of the community. Members of the public may submit written com­ ments to the chief judge relating to these criteria. Send your written comments, wilh your name and address, to: Hon. Hudson E. Deming, Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Ml 48058. (6/30) Cal Casey didn’t give a wrong answer all year in social studies. Elementary student honored for perfect Social Studies year Cal Casey, a fifth grader at Southeastern Elementary School, was honored at a special awards ceremony Wednesday, June 8. for achieving a "perfect year" in Robert Palmer's fifth grade social studies course. Casey is only the second student to achieve this distinction during Palmer's 12 years in Hastings. The first student to accomplish this feat, Chad Tolles just graduated from Hastings this year. In honor of Casey's achievement, he was presented with a certificate citing his perfect CELEBRATION Monday, June 13 to Friday, June 17 Monday-T uesday-Wednesday Join us for a Birthday Party! Bring the family. Clowns and Free Balloons 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday The fun continues! IT'S A 50's BASH QUOTE: 1J-PHRRmPCYOSLEY Cote No. 2982 To: LARRY GUTHRIE IN THE MATTER OF: 2982 A petition has been filed in the above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on June 21. 1988 at 1:00 p.m. In Barry County Juvenile Court. 220 W. Court SI., Hotting». Ml. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that LARRY GUTHRIE personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. May 27. 1988 Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate (6/9) 5 yr. Birthday 1______ ______ __________ * "Some talks are so contrary that it they fell in a river, they'd insist on floating upstream." — John Billins State of Michigan Probata Court-Juvenile Division ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING & GOOD SPIRITS • Downtown Hastings • 128 S. Jefferson St. 948-4042 DJ Spinning favorites from the 50's. (Thursday 5 to 10 p.m. - Friday 4 to 10 p.m.) Come as you are or as you were. Lots of fun! Lots of Prizes! scores on all tests, outstanding pcrfonnance on all assignments, perfect oral recitations of Emerson’s "Concord Hymn" and Lincoln's “Gettysburg Address," and outstanding citizenship at all times, said Palmer. The certificate was created by Del Lorangcr, a local resident skilled in calligraphy. Casey said social studies is his favorite class and the best part about social studies, he said, is “Mr. Palmer.” Xilwaroo Wley Antique Eagite Show Ans® Crafts Large Fka Market June 18th.fr 19th. Daily Admission $2.00 Kalamazoo Fairgrounds Phone (616) 327-5017 Kalamazoo. Ml �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 9, 1988 — Page 3 Trial date set for two accused of dealing drugs LETTERS from our readers.... Consider students’ education before voting Yes votes will save teachers’jobs Comments on high school graffittl To the editor: When you vote for the Hastings Area School System millage on June 13, please make your only consideration that of our students' educations. If you have concerns about other issues relating to our schools, then talk to the school board. But FOR EDUCA­ TION’S SAKE, don’t take your dissatisfac­ tion out on our students. If you are bothered by budgets, programs any teachers, administrators, or staff, building use, salaries, or whatever - then talk to the school board. If you are not happy with the school board, then elect new board members when the opportunity arises. But FOR EDUCATION S SAKE, let’s not do our infighting at our students' expense. If you are unhappy with our state’s property tax system, FOR EDUCATION S SAKE, don’t take it out on our students here in Hastings. Deal with the people in Lansing who can do something about it. Let’s do keep the issue of education a positive one. Let’s show our students that their educations are important to each of us. Let’s, as responsible adults and citizens, show positive support for our students. They are citizen, too, and future community leaders. Please consider the students. In my opinion, this is what the millage vote is really all about. It is not about any other issue at all — not about factory closings, work agreements, teacher/administrator salaries, property taxes, or anything of that nature. It is abt 'it studentsour Hastings students-being educated in a positive, supportive environment. I have two children in the Hastings School System. 1 am asking you to VOTE YES for them and 3,551 of their co-students as well. To the editor: Let's all get out June 13 and vote yes on the senool millage proposal. How many, myself included, fail to exer­ cise their right to vote? Sadness and deep regrets were felt in not voting ’yes’ last March on the school millage proposal. Enough yes votes and we could have saved teachers' jobs and all the educa­ tional needs. To the editor: It has come to my attention that recently a couple of children painted on the High School. Although they arc 1988 graduates, one still call them children as no adult would commit this deed. It seems to me that the school authorities should have made these children clean up the mess rather than have the custodians do it. If not cleaned up, they shouldn't graduate with the class. ” Sincerely, John C. Johnston Hastings Quality schools are important to community To the editor: The importance of a strong school system in attracting to and keeping businesses in Hastings cannot be overstated. Communities compete for jobs and residents just as companies compete for customers. The quality of the local school system is one of the critical factors that people use to judge where they will live and that com­ panies use to decide where they will locate. E*'ery potential employee from outside of the Hastings area who interviews with our firm inquires as to .the quality of the school system. If our quality falters, the prospective employee may choose to live elsewhere while working in Hastings, or chose not to work for our firm. In both cases the community suf­ fers. In the long run, local firms could find it difficult to attract talented people and choose to locate elsewhere. Though our state government has helped put us into our present funding problem, we cannot as a community afford to wait while they sort things out, because we are unsure of the outcome. A strong school system will tell prospective companies and employees that we are a community that is intent on providing needed skills for future employees while enhancing the quality of local life. What better way is there to make sure that Hastings wiL be part of the ceremony of the future? Sincerely, Tom Groos The Viking Corporation Justine McLean Hastings Boys baseball uniforms were gifts To the editor: I am writing in response to Marge Kesler's letter to the editor which appeared in the June 2, 1988 edition of The Hastings Banner. I am particularly interested in correcting some mis­ information that she apparently had when she wrote the letter. Her statement that, "For the past two years the boys baseball team has gotten new uniforms" is not accurate. During the 1986-87 school year, the only new items that the boys' baseball team received were some under-tops which the players purchased themselves. For the 1987-88 season, a dentist donated money to purchase new uniforms for the boys* team, but no school system funds at all were spent for this purpose. The coaches, administration, and Board of Education trustees take great pride in the fact that the Hastings Area Schools do provide a balanced and equal opportunity program for both female and male students. Certainly no favoritism has intentionally been shown to girls or boys sports, but when gifts are given to the school system for designated purposes, the Board probably will continue to accept the gifts as long as they are consistent with the Board's overall objectives. I hope that this response addresses her concern. Sincerely, Carl A. Schoessel Superintendent Student hopes millage election has ‘happy ending’ To the editor: I’m a third grade student at Delton Kellogg Elementary School. Im’ concerned about our millage passing. So, 1 wrote this story to ex­ press my thoughts. Once upon a time there was a girl named Lisa. Lisa had a teacher she really liked. Well one day her teacher said to her class that she had to move. ’Why?’, asked the class. "Because they don't think the millage is going to pass," said Mrs. Smith. The class went home and told their parents what would hap­ pen if the millage didn’t pass. Their parents liked their kids’ teacher just like their kids did. Lisa’s parents had a town meeting the next day. The parent's were going to vote they decided. A couple weeks after that they found out that the millage passed. The next day al! the kids were happy once again. That day the teacher wrote thank you notes to every parent. That day everybody was hap­ py and every thing went good. Lisa even had a shiny red apple for her special teacher. Thank you, Sarah Cole Delton Praise for the Hastings High School Band To the editor: As we finish this school year and look back on our accomplishments as a member of the Band Boosters Board, I would like to take time to thank all the parents and workers of the band booths, car washes, and other fun­ draisers which have made this a very suc­ cessful year. The work our young people do in band should be highly praised: the long hours of practice and dedication to master an instru­ ment, to learn a whole new language of musical notes, while making new friends and learning to get along with each other. No mat­ ter what cultural or ethnic background they are. the music they make comes from people. The work our two band directors do with these young people speaks for itself, as we watched the Memorial Day Parade or listener4 at halftime al a football game or saw the faces of 120 kids as they got a No. 1 rating at a band festival. Hastings should be proud of our young people who make up the band, because their efforts are a direct reflection of the parents who back them 100 percent of the time. Michael L. McCall Band Booster President Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Better solution needed for school funding To the editor: "Education" is the root of any great socie­ ty. We have been blessed with a good school system in Hastings, however, there comes a time when we must step-back and evaluate. Will another property tax increase be the answer to a better education or isn’t it time for Legislators to work out a new system of school financing? Educators should dedicate their time to mating and not to raising millage. Property jwners should not be the "scapegoat” every time more money is needed. i am tired of seeing the schools pitted against the community." There’s got to be a more equitable solution. Legislators...... Wake Up! A very concerned citizen, Audrey Thomas Hastings Thursday through Saturday Lower Peninsula Continued dry until a chance of showers about Saturday. Highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s. Lows mostly in the 50s. Upper Peninsula Fair Thursday and Friday. A chance of showers Saturday. Highs mostly in the 70s. Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s. Douglas Anderson Hastings Is higher school millage justified? To the editor: With $830 of each $1,000 total taxes col­ lected going into the school system, how can the board of education justify asking for more money? This is based on $29,500 S.E.V. For those on the circuit breaker that get help to pay their taxes - fine. But what about those that are not. Yes, those that are trying to get started to accomplish something for themselves (high taxes, rent, and interest rates) What about wages? Are they going up or down? For ones that are bringing children into the world, are we giving a helping hand or not by raising taxes, or is the answer farther down the road? (Administration?) WardO. Weiler Hastings Don’t vote ‘no’ to “get even” To the editor: The up and coming school millage is in my opinion one of the most critical issues yet to face the community of Hastings. A “NO" vote or defeat of this school millage will be a clear message to local in­ dustry. It will be that industry is really not welcomed or really wanted here. Recently I personally had the opportunity to interview candidates for a management posi­ tion that needed be filled in our growing com­ pany. and in each case without exception each candidate questioned the quality of our educa­ tion system because they would be moving in­ to the Hastings area and would have their children attend our school district. What should I tell them? The truth is when you have to tell someone that "I don't know the status”, or "our system is on "HOLD", or "we just defeated our last school millage," it is not a positive factor when recruiting out­ side management personnel. This will also put our local industry on “HOLD" if potential management people refuse jobs here in our community. Please note we don't need and can't survive as a fine community if we expect our tax base to be funded through a "FAST FOOD STRIP" when in fact we should be concerned about keeping and helping our local industries grow. In my 24 years here I have seen industries grow and prosper and unfortunately in the last five years, I have seen our local industry base shrink and or leave town. A "NO” vote also in my opinion is a “GET EVEN” vote and I myself openly ad­ mit I get mad, upset and disgusted just like many others have in the past. In reality my "GET EVEN" mentality is really at the elected state officials who in Lansing control the school funding, and are not accountable to us. We can’t reach them except to say "NO" through our local election system, so wait un­ til their elections come up to "GET EVEN" with them. For the future of our local industrial base and our most precious resources, our children, I will personally vote. "YES” and fully support passage of our school millage. Sincerely. Viatcc/Hastings Engineered Systems Kenneth L. Kensington President New building not necessary to improve service To the editor: It is curious that Harold Freeman, in his let­ ter of June 2, can equate a reduction in the number of elected officials to the need to con­ struct a new county courthouse. There has been such talk recently and it is another reflection of the kind of thinking that gives government a bad name. When industry discovers that daily work demands require ad­ ded capacity the normal step is to add a shift if space is not adequate. Only when exsisting space is filled can added building be justified, and we are a long way from there. The fact is that most government offices tend to operate for the convenience of office holders rather than the public they serve. Government operates on a nine-to-five basis, with little thought to the needs of citizens who must operate on a similar schedule. Most citizens who have need to visit the courthouse are there to solve a problem. A bit of creativity on the part of county officials could lead to employee scheduling that would make these offices available some evenings as well as a half day on Saturday. There are a number of innovative ways to improve service to the public other than ad­ ding staff and new buildings. Sincerely, Robert Dwyer. Candidate of Register of Deeds Nashville Two brothers charged with several counts of delivery of marijuana will face trial July 11 in Barry County Circuit Court. A motion will be heard next Wednesday to consider consolidating trials for 28-year-old Howard Wymer, of 5028 S. Bedford Rd., and 23-year-old Timothy Wymer of 8198 S. Bedford Rd. The pair were arrested in early morning raids Feb. 26 following a one month undercover operation conducted by state police and sheriffs deputies. Howard is accused of delivery of marijuana, conspiracy to deliver marijuana, possession of a sawed-off shot gun, and possession of a gun during a felony. The charges range from four to five years plus fines. Timothy is accused of four counts of delivery of marijuana and conspiracy to deliver. Each is a four-year felony plus fines. During the undercover operation, police used a local man charged with several drug offenses to make controlled buys from the Wymers. Evidence collected by the man led to warrants being issued and the Wymers' arrest Bond was continued in the matter. ...other Court News Continued on Page 9 VIEWPOINT Commentariesfrom our editorial staffand the community— How can anyone say NO...? On Monday, June 13 we've been asked to go to the polls to deter­ mine the direction that education will take in our district for the balance of the 1980’s. We say YES! ... How can anyone say NO? You have heard those that say education costs too much. You don't argue about the cost of medical help when your life is in danger. Educa­ tion costs, but so does everything GOOD and WORTHWHILE. This is no reason to say NO. Most of the problems of local school districts have been caused by the State reapportioning of funding. The State dictates education stan­ dards then cuts down support. We suggest that those who talk costs get on your school board or at least attend the meetings to “watch dog" that spending. All spend­ ing; administrative costs, buildings, transportation, everything con­ nected with operation of our school should be prudent. It’s imperative to the future of our community that we portray a positive image; a community that accepts the responsibility of the educa­ tion of our youth. We ask that you not take this responsibility lightly. The outcome of this election will directly affect the quality of educa­ tion our students receive starting in the 1988-89 school year. Perfect attendance Continued from Page 1 Ron says the kids called him "school boy." And Amy had threats of being kidnap­ ped by her friends throughout her senior year. "Some of my friends were going to kidnap me so I couldn't go to honors practice (last Thursday) so I couldn’t graduate," she says. But she was never taken captive. Amy has four sisters and an aunt who are in the teaching field, and her grandmother was a teacher, too. But she doesn't credit this heavy education influence for her attendance record. "I just didn't want to miss anything at school," she says. "A couple years after I started, it just became a goal to see how far I could go. It became more important as I went on. I just felt like I had to keep the record going." "You just have to get used to going in ev­ ery day anyhow. It will be like working,” says Ron, adding that his attendance record "will look good on a resume" and that he didn't like the thought of making up home­ work. While their classmates might have teased them, their teachers admired the two. "The teachers who knew about it thought it was great," says Amy. "They appreciate you being there," Ron adds. He also says his good attendance has help­ ed him at home. "(My parents) just didn't want me skip­ ping, and the more I kept my record going, the more I could get trusted by them," says the son of Richard and Mary Bustance. Both Ron and Amy are the youngest chil­ dren in their families Amy says she doesn't know that her sisters had any outstanding attendance records, but Ron's older brother Mark didn't miss school for four years. Ron says that had some influence on him. Not only did Ron and Amy receive atten­ dance awards at Thursday evening’s assmbly, but they also received scholastic awards. Amy won a Presidential Academic Fitness Award, was recognized for having a grade point average over 3.25, for which she wore blue and gold honor cords, and she also won a Hastings Manufacturing Co. Scholarship. Ron, a member of the school's Top Ten, wore gold honor cords for that distinction and won a Kellogg Community College Board of Trustees Scholarship. They are both proud of their attendance achievement and think they will hold it for a while. "I don't think anyone will break our record," says Amy. "It's a long time." Correction: A court news story in the May 26 Banner reported that Robert Shellington had a 10th grade education. But family mcmoers say that he has a 12 th grade education. The Banner regrets the error. The Hastings The Hastings school system went through financial difficulties and program cuts a few years ago. With your support we turned this system around. Now, due to State mandates and fiinding reductions, many school districts are having to collect the necessary funding on the local level. Finally, we can’t say NO and become a negative community. How our community looks to the outside world is all too important. WE MUST SAY YES! PUBLIC OPINION: Can the Detroit Pistons do it...take the national crown? Deana Amalio Debi Letcher With the National Basketball Association championship on the line, the Detroit Pistons basketball club are butting horns with the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles this week, having already won the first of a seven game series. Will the Michigan squad “foul out,’’ or will they take their first-ever national crown? Bill Wilson, Head Lake: “Yes definitely, they're playing good defense, and that’s the only way they'll beat the Lakers. And much more than that, they’re hungrier than the Lakers.” Kerry Begg, Hastings: "Of course. They’re a good, strong team, and their defense has improved a lot. And because they’re from Detroit." Banner ------------------------------------ r Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O, Box H (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michiaan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 21 — Thursday, June9,1988 Subscription Rates: $13.00 per year in Barry County; , S 15.00 per year in adjoining counties; and S16.50 per year elsewhere. Norm Barlow Mark Hewitt, Hastings: "I think they can probably take the Lakers. Unfortunately, I think the first five games are at Los Angeles. That’s got to be a disadvantage for the Pistons. If they can defend the fast breaks, I think they’ll have a chance." Deana Amalio, Hastings: "I do (think they'll win) because they’re good.” Debi Letcher, Three Rivers: "They went this far, why can’t they go further?” Norm Barlow, Hastings: "From what I’ve heard, I think they can do it. I don’t follow it, but it seems like they very well could do it." Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 9, 1988 Donald D. Townsend Charles M Humphrey HASTINGS - Charles M. Humphrey, 78, of 228 West Benson Street, Hastings, died Thurs­ day, June 2, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Humphrey was born on November 6, 1909 in Freeport, Michigan, the son of Michael and Emma (Sherrington) Humphrey. He was raised in the Freeport - Hastings areas and attended Fillmore and Hastings schools, graduating from Hastings High School. He was married to Reatha G. Weeks on April 2, 1932. He was employed in the Hastings Public Schools for 12 years in the Maintenance and Custodial Departments, retiring in 1972. He had previously worked in the Freeport Schools Maintenance and did bus driving for the school. Also, he engaged in farming in the Freeport area for many years. Mr. Humphrey is survived by his wife, Reatha; two sons, Mr. and Mrs. C. Gordon Humphrey of Freeport and Mr. and Mrs. Don Humphrey of Hastings; a daughter Mrs. Kenneth Schutte (Marian) of Hastings; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a brother, Anthony Humphrey of Middleville; a sister, Mary Wilson of Flushing. Preceding him in death were one grand­ daughter, one brother and four sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, June 6 al the Wren Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was in the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Claus P. Holtman HICKORY CORNERS - Claus P. Holtman. 66, of 4846 West Hickory Road, Hickory Comers, passed away Sunday, May 5,1988 at Borgess Medical Center, where he had been a patient for the past ten days. Mr. Hollman was bora on February 14,1922 in Kalamazoo, the son of Peter and Estelle (DeVries) Holtman. He served with the United States Army in Europe during World War II. He lived at the Hickory Comers address for the past 31 years. Mr. Holtman was employed at the Gull Lake Schools in maintenance for several years and he was employed for twelve years with the Zura Industries in Kalamazoo, where he left due to poor health in 1974. He was a member of the Delton V.F.W. Post "No. 422, the Hickory Corners American Legion Post No. 484. Mr. Holtman is survived by his wife, the former June Bruner; two daughters, Mrs. Gary (Dawn) Crapo and Darlene Kelmer, both of Delton; four sons, James Holtman, Tom Holl­ man and Dutch Holtman, all of Delton, Jerry Holtman of Hickory Corners; seven grandchil­ dren; two step-grandchildren; three step-great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Klok of Kalamazoo; two brothers, John Holl­ man of Talent, OR and Frederick Holtman of Richland; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn in 1949. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 8, 1988 at Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial was at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. [^ATTEND SFJMCFJ1 Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North Si.. Mrchacl Anion, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. June 12 - 8:00 Family Worship. 9:15 Church School (all ages). 10:30 Family Worship Church Council. Thurs­ day. June 9 - 7:30 Adult Conf., 8: 00 AD. Saturday. June 11 10:30 Adult Conf.. 2.00 Wedding.'rcccption. 8:00 NA. Wednes­ day. June 15-7:00 Stephen Supp. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. May 29 ■ 9:30 and 11:00 Mor­ ning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broadcast at 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 Church School Classes for all ages. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room. Wednesday. June 1 9: 30 Circle 1. at Mary Ann Echtinaws cottage meet at Kathryn Ferris to car pool. 12:30 Circle 4. potluck at Hidden Valley Com­ munity Bldg.. 1:00. Circle 3. meet at the County Seat. 6:00 Circle 5. al Cathy Bachmans for potluck. 7:30 Chancel Choir Practice. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. David D. Garren. Phone 948-2229 Par­ sonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH. 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm, Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School. 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule for Sum­ mer months (Memorial Day through Labor Day): Holy Eucharist. 10 a.m. Weekday Eucharist. Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7:00 p.m. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings. MI 49058. Nor­ man Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m., Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Lcitzman Pastor. Su-.ua;' Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Momi.ig Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:00 (Elem. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girts and GBB club for boys. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor, Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-430 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Horn of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banfield Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day. 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor, James R. Barrett. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night, 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall), Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South al M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Delton Area The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings and Lok* Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. SLunday School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hartgcrink. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Insurance for your Lile. Homo. Business ond Car WREN FUNERAL HOMES — NoUwill. FLEXFU INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Mwnh.. F.O.I C Nashville Area WABASH, INDIANA - Donald D. Town­ send. 66, of Wabash, Indiana, formerly of Hast­ ings, passed away Wednesday, June 1,1988 at Howard Hospital, Kokomo, Indiana. He lived in Wabash, Indiana for the past 15 years. Mr. Townsend was bcm on May 19,1922 in Lansing, the son of Charles and Nina (Woods) Townsend. He was married to Barbara Bailey on May 18,1947 in B attle Creek. He was employed at a John Deere Company in Columbus, Ohio, where retired in 1982 as a sales representative for 23 years. He was a member of the Wabash Elks and Wabash American Legion. He was a POW in Germany during World War II, serv­ ing in the United States Army. Mr. Townsend is survived by his wife, Barbara, of Wabash; one son, Gary Townsend, of Groveland, California; two daughters, Joan Townsend-Palmieri, of Fresno, California and Sally Watkins, of Denver, Indiana; one sister, Mrs. Jack (Evelyn) Wagner, of Seattle, Washington; one brother, Harold Townsend, of Bellevue, Michigan and three grandsons. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 4 at the Grandscaff-Hentgen-Miner Funeral Home in Wabash with Rev. Waller Barker offi­ ciating. Cremation followed. Evangie R. Miller NASHVILLE - Evangie R. Miller, 93, formerly of 10820 M-66, Nashville died Thurs­ day, June 2, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Miller was born on October 21, 1894, in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, the daughter of George and Sylvia (Stone) Skidmore. She came to Baltimore Township in Barry County as a child and attended the Moore School. She was married to Fred Miller in October 1910. She and her husband farmed all their married life in Assyria Township. She was a member of the Dowling Country Chapel, a former member of Briggs Church Ladies Aide Society, and the Neighborhood Birthday Club. Mrs. Miller is survived by two daughters, Doris Wensko of Hastings and Leona Cole of Bellevue; one son. Oral Miller of Nashville; seven grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; a sister Veda Shull of Indiana, formerly of Nashville. Preceding her in death were her husband, Fred in July 1959 and three brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 4, at the Dowling Country Chapel with the Rev. Mary Hora and the Rev. Lynn Wagner officiat­ ing. Burial was in the Ellis Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dowling Country Chapel Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Fae V. Townsend HASTINGS - Fae V. Townsend, 96, of 534 E. Marshall, Hastings passed away Sunday, June 5, 1988 at the Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Townsend was bora on July 12,1891 in Clarksville. She came to the Hastings area as a child and attended Schools there. She was married to Garry Townsend on November 12, 1907 and lived most of her married life in Hastings where she worked as a seamstress for many years. Mrs. Townsend is survived by one son, Russell Townsend of Hastings; three daught­ ers, Mrs. Loren (Helen) Wilkins, Mrs. Robert (Kathryn) Murphy, both of Hastings and Mrs. Virgina Main of Tekoma, Washington; 25 grandchildren; several great grandchildren, several great great grandchildren and one 'A sister, Mrs. Adelbert (Charlotte) Heath of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garry June 1944, one daughter, Anetta Scobey, 1964, two sons, George Townsend in 1976 and Gilbert Townsend in 1984. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 8, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Steven Reid officiating. Burial was al the Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thoraapple Manor. Woodland News Jack James Rizor BATTLE CREEK - Jack James Rizor, 60, of Battle Creek, formerly of Hastings, passed away Saturday, June 4, 1988 al Hayes-GreenBeach Memorial Hospital, Charlotte. Mr. Rizor was born on May 22, 1928 in Hastings, the son of Harry L. and Eunice M. (Mead) Rizor. He was married to Marieta E. Campbell on April 3, 1947 in Hastings. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he served as an usher for several years. He was also a member of the Battle Creek Electrical Association; Interna­ tional Brotherhood of Electrical Workers; Square Dance Gubs, Rolling Squares, Wagon Wheels, Buckles & Bows and a former member of the Cereal Gty Lions Club. He was Vice President of Mid State Electric in purchasing for 25 years. He was also associated with Union Electric and formerly with Local Electrical Association. Mr. Rizor is survived by his wife, Marieta of Battle Creek; four sons, Larry L. Rizor and David J. Rizor, both of Battle Creek, Dennis L. Rizor of Ypsilanti and Rick S. Rizor of Hast­ ings; three daughters, Renae C. Feldpausch of Hastings, Rebecca L. Hill of Jenison and Jacqueline K. Minor of Tampa, Florida and 16 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 8,1988 at the First United Methodist Church in Battle Creek with Rev. Dale D. Brown officiat­ ing. Burial was at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, the Heart Association or the Visiting Nurse Services. Arrangements were made by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Greta M. Hecht SARANAC - Greta M. Hecht, 67, of Saranac formerly of Barry County passed away at her residence May 31, 1988. Mrs. Hecht was bora September 7, 1920 in Barry County, the daughter of Fay and Dorothy (Aspinall) Underwood. She was marrie 1 to William Hecht on Octob­ er 24, 1940. Mrs. Hecht is survived by her husband, William; one daughter, Barbara Regan, of Saranac; four sons, William Hecht, Jr., of Grandville, Gary, of Saranac, Michael and Thomas, both of Lowell; one brother, Floyd Underwood, of Ionia; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Jamie Barrs and one sister, Boneta Fisher. Funeral services were held Friday, June 3, 1988 at the Carksville Bible Church with Rev. Larry Pike Officiating. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens in Ionia. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Lake Funeral Home in Saranac. Bob and Virginia Crockford had a picnic­ dinner at their home after the Memorial Day Ceremony at Woodland Cemetery. Guests were Dr. Douglas and June Bonn. Erie and Janice Club, David and Louise Smith, and Harold and Nell Stannard. The first grade classes of Jola Royer and Jill VanZyl visited the Woodland Library Tuesday afternoon during a walking field trip through the Village of Woodland. Each class enjoyed the Woodland Park while the other class was at the library. The librarian gave each child a special bookmark, an application for a library card and a leaflet about Charlton. The first grade classes stoped at Classics for ice cream cones on their way back to school. Ashley Morgan, granddaughter of Steve and Sheila Carter, is doing well at Butter­ worth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Ashley is one year old an^gyas taken to Butterworth from Pennock Hospital last week by helicopter for treatment of meningitis. Her mother is Lynn Carter Morgan. Woodland Food Co-op had a booth at Lake Odessa’s sidewalk garage sales on Saturday. Among other baked goods and organic foods, they sold 36 homemade pies. Robert Born had surgery on his foot last Tuesday and again on Thursday at Pennock Hospital. He is still there and doing well. An open house was held for Andrew Markwart at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Markwart on Sunday. Andrew recently graduated from Lakewood High School. Mrs. Storm’s fourth grade class from Woodland School visited Woodland Park and Classics for ice cream cones on Wednesday. John Porteenga was injured in an accident with a tractor at the family's produce warehouse last week. He was taken to Grand Rapids by helicopter directly from the scene of the accident. Mary Ellen Quigley’s fifth grade class visited the Woodland Post Office last Tuesday morning. Postmaster Isla DeVries showed them post office procedures and told them how mail is handled in the Lansing Center. The two fifth grade classes at Woodland School enjoyed two earlier field trips in the 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hastings "Prescriptions- - ) IB S. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. 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Saturday Mass 6:30p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Banfield Sunday School 9 a.m.: Banfield Worship 9:30 a m. Country Chapel Sunday School 9: 30; Country Chapel Worship 10: 30. last weeks of school. During May, both Mrs. Quigley’s class and class of Mr. Einiks class traveled to John Ball Park in Grand Rapids where they played organized games and en­ joyed sack lunches before spending the after­ noon at the park’s zoo. On June I. the classes took two buses and 10 chaperones to Greenfield Village. After touring the village and having a picnic lunch, they spent the afternoon at the Edison Institute (Ford Museum) in Dearborn. The Lakewood Community Choir sang at Grand Rapids Festival Sunday afternoon. This choir includes several Woodland people in­ cluding Duane Bump. Mary Ellen and Paul Quigley. Denise Daniels, Kathy Stowell, Nor­ ma Stowell and, when she is available, Shari Hershberger. The choir is singing a selection of religious music this year. The next performance of the choir will be at the Hastings United Methodist Church on Green Street on Sunday, June 12, at 3 p.m. Both Jo Ann Cotanl and Robert Oster will play the organ during this concert. Dana Wells, music teacher at Woodland School, will direct the choir when Oster is at the organ. Among other soloists at this concert, Shari Hershberger will sing, “Oh, Divine Redeemer.’’ Dan Lykins arrived in Michigan from Col­ orado Springs, Colo., where he finished his junior year at the United States Air Force Academy on June 1. He is son of Charles and Laura Lykins, and his father and uncle own and operate Lykins Welding Shop in Woodland. The Lykins took Dan to Houghton Lake for four days where he enjoyed the outdoors. After they returned home, he spent one day canoeing alone from Thoraapple Lake to the Hastings airport to bird and nature watch. Dan will return to Colorado Springs later this week, and he will graduate in June 1989. He plans a career in the Air Force. He has been on the superintendent’s list of outstanding students every term since he started at the academy. COMPLETE DENTURE Center THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER BOSLEY PHARMACY by Catherine Lucas Wren VOGT CHAPEL Funeral Home WREN FUNERAL HOMES Corner Walnut & So. Jefferson Hastings, MI 49058 (616)945-2471 204 N Queen St Nashville. Ml (517) 852-0840 x 2 f X I'bt pmfnurrnali CALL FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION HASTINGS 946*4033 Hours- Mon -Fn 7 a.m -6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-Noon or Call our other Diet Center tn Plarnwell 685-6881 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 9, 1988 — Page 5 Legal Notice_____ NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Reiser-Warren united in marriage March 12 Knoll-Parks announce engagement Kathy Reiser and Tim Warren exchanged wedding vows March 12 during a candlelight ceremony at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Matron of honor was Julie Johnson, cousin of the bride, and best man was the groom’s brother, Ted Warren. Mrs. Eugene Reuther was organist and ac­ companied solists Tom Reiser and Sheri Hershberger. Parents of the bride and groom are Mr. and Mrs. Bill Warren of Delton and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reiser of Woodland. After honeymooning in the Bahamas, the couple is living near Battle Creek. Mr. and Mrs. James Knoll of Nashville arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Judy Joann, to David Parks. Judy is a 1985 graduate of Maple Valley High School, and is currently employed at Bradford-White in Middleville. David is the son of Mrs. Juanita Parks. He is a 1977 graduate of Maple Valley and is cur­ rently employed at Anchor Motor Freight, Lansing. A July 9 wedding is being planned. Christie-Kennedy announce engagement announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Wertman of Delton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Carol, to Doug Rivett. son of Ms. Janice Cook of Hastings. The bride-elect is a 1988 graduate of Argubright Business College and is employed by Michigan Bell Telephone of Grand Rapids. The groom-elect is a 1978 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed by Flexfab of Hastings. An Aug. 20, wedding at First United Methodist Church of Hastings is being planned. Sandra Christie of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Christie of Eaton Rapids arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Heather, to Jeff Kennedy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Daniels of Hastings and Mr. Michael Kennedy of Caledonia. Heather is a 1986 graduate of Maple Valley High School, is attending Kellogg Community College, and is employed at Eaton County ASCS Office. Jeff is a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School, and is currently employed at Tobias High Tensile Fence in Nashville. A June 25, wedding is being planned. Angeline Kenyon celebrates 80th birthday Townsends to observe 50th wedding anniversary Putkela-Falcon announce engagement June 10 is the 80th birthday of Ann Kenyon, and, in honor of the occasion, her family is hosting a gala celebration in the community room on Sunday. June 12 at Lincoln Meadows Apartments in Middleville. The celebration will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. A dessert buffet, with cake, ice cream, cof­ fee and punch will be provided. It is the family’s wish that no gifts be of­ fered on the occasion. Ann was bom at 7 a.m. 80 years ago, just as the whistles were going off in the village of Middleville to tell the factory workers to start the day shift, she reports. The Middleville native spent part of her young life moving around, she said, but even­ tually ended up back in her hometown. In the summer of 1926, she met Art Kenyon and they were married June 21, 1927. The couple have four children: Charlotte, Robert, William and Rodney and they also raised her sister, Vivian, after the death of her mother. Art bought Central Garage on Main Street in May of 1931 to begin a career in the automotive business which spanned over 50 years until 1987 when the business was pur­ chased by Gavin Chevrolet. In 1961 the automotive parts business of Central Garage was sold to son Rodney and his wife, Carol, who works in the store with him, she said. That business now includes automotive parts stores in Middleville. Caledonia and Hastings. Charlotte is married to Rod Finkbeincr, now a retired pharmacist, and is head of the kitchen staff at McFall Elementary School in Middleville. Robert Kenyon works in the Middleville auto parts store, and is the head of the Middlcvillc/Thornapple Township Fire Depart­ ment and Ambulance Service. His wife Don­ na is the Thomapplc Township clerk, Ann said. William works for the Department of Public Works in Middleville, and his wife, Neva, is the secretary at the counselor’s office at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School. The Kenyons have 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The children and grandchildren of Charles and Edna Townsend invite friends and neighbors to share in the joy of their parents 50th wedding anniversary. Charles and Edna were married June 11. 1938, in Union City, Ind. They spent most of their married life in the Woodland, Hastings. Middleville areas. They now reside in Chatham, HL. (at 614 E. Walnut. 62629). Charles and Edna both retired from the Mid­ dleville schools several years ago. Their children are Roger and Shirley Hirt of Dallas, Texas: Don and Mary Lou Aulbcrt of Merrill, and Bruce and Donna VandcrKolk of Springfield, Ill. An open house will be held for Charles and Edna at Southside Christian Church in Spr­ ingfield, on Saturday, July 2, from 1-3 p.m. This event will be hosted by their daughters, and all friends are welcome to attend. Mr. and Mrs. David Putkcla of Mass City, announce the engagement of their daughter. Barbara of Hastings to Juan Falcon of Marion. Ind. Juan is the son of Cclida Aldarondo and Juan Falcon Sr. of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Barbara is employed as a nurse’* aide at Thornapple Manor Nursing home in Hastings. Juan graduated from Marion College in January, and will be employed in Milwaukee, Wis.. in July. The couple is planning a Sept. 3 wedding. Local students on Hope College list Three Hastings residents were named to the Dean’s List for the second semester of the 1987-88 school year at Hope College. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must have a minimum of 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. The local students include seniors Deborah G. Lowell and Debra L. Bratt and junior David M. Byrne. County marriage licenses: Knight-Noteboom announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Knight of Saluda. S.C., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Kimberly, to Robert Noteboom, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Noteboom of Hastings. A June 18 wedding is planned. Anthony. 37 of Detroit and Kathy Iles, 36 of Shelbyville. Rickey Chappell. 31 of Batesville, Miss, and Vonja Wilcox, 21 of Bellevue. Joseph Brooke, 25 of Hastings and Dawn Krouse, 23 of Hastings. Teddy Thompson. 22 of Hastings and Jamie Nisse. 18 of Hastings. Rush O. Stidham, 47 of Freeport and Celia Farrell. 33 of Freeport. Stephen Loftus. 31 of Hastings and Lesley Jordan. 33 of Mauldcn Beds. United Kingdom. Edward Levandowski. 34 of Jenison and Barbara Dunkelbergcr. 30 of Hastings. Default having boon made in the terms and con­ ditions of certain mortgages made by JACK A. JAMES ond BONNIE S. JAMES, husband ond wife presently of 510 Gaskill. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Mortgagors, to th© IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK, a Michigan Bonking Coporalion. of Ionia. Michigan. Mortgagee, dated April 4. 1986. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, ond Stalo of Michigan on the 7th day of April. 1986 in Liber 433 of mortgages, on Page 278. on which said mortgage is claimed to be duo. at the date of this Notice, for principal, in­ terest and penalties, the sum of TWENTY FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY THREE AND 67/100 ($24,493.67) DOLLARS, plus inlcresl from Moy 10. 1988, and o second Mortgage dated Oc­ tober 11, 1986 and recorded in the- Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on the 20th day of October, 1986 in Libor 441. page 739, on which said mortgage is claimed to be due. at the date of this Notice, for principal, interest ond penalties, the sum of TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN AND 73/100 ($2,247.73) DOLLARS, plus interest from April 18. 1988. plus 1986 real estate taxes in the amount of SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE AND 87/100 ($683.87) DOLLARS, ond 1987 real estate taxes in the amount of EIGHT HUNDRED ELEVEN AND 66/100 ($811.66) DOLLARS including Interest to May 31. 1988. An no suit, or proceedings at law or In equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained therein, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, June 23, 1988 at 1: 00 o’clock in the afternoon, sold mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sole at public auction, to the highest bidder at the East entrance of the Cour­ thouse. 220 W. Slate Street, Hastings, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the promises described in said mortgage or for so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgages with the interest thereon at the rate of ELEVEN PERCENT (11 7.) per annum and FOURTEEN AND ONE-QUARTER PER­ CENT (14.257.f per annum respectively, plus ex­ penses. including the attorney fees allowed ay law. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest in the premises which sold promises are described os follows: Situated in the township of Carlton, County of Barry and Slate of Michigan, viz: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, thence South 1863.6 foot, thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes West, 1320 foot to the place of beginning, thence North 157.2 feet, thence South 80 degrees 22 minutes West 115 feet, thence South 12 degrees 30 minutes East 186.3 feet, thence North 58 degrees 56 minutes East 85.24 feet to the place of beginning. The length of redemption period as determined by Section 600.3240 of Compiled Laws of 1948 as amended, is Six (6) Months from the dote of sole. DATED AT IGNIA. MICHIGAN, May 18. 1988 O'CONNOR, McNAMARA & O’KEEFE Attorneys for Ionia Co. Nat. Bank By: John P. O’Keefe (Pl8447) 220 W. Main Street Ionia, Ml 48846 (616)527-3410 (6/16) Make Your House Your Home It’s not just a building or apartment, it’s where you live, entertain and relax. You want to make it at­ tractive, comfortable and in top repair ... to up­ date the property value and make it more enjoyable for you, but it takes money. Our home improve­ ment loans can help you make your home into Browns to observe 25th wedding anniversary Wayne and Polly Brown of 5599 Wellman Road. Woodland will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on June 8. Their children. Jamie Brown, and Kari Yonkers will help them celebrate with a family dinner. Vance-Christopher announce engagement Kruko-Hall announce engagemen Mr. and Mrs. David D. Kniko are p.e^sed to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dana Lynn, to Timothy D. Hall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Hall of Hastings. Dana is a 1981 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1985 graduate of Michigan State University. She is currently employed by Custom Forest Products in Grayling. Tim is a 1981 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1985 graduate of Michigan State University. He is a commerical loan officer for Old Kent Bank of Gaylord. An August wedding is planned. Spry-Boyle announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Lowell E. Spry of Morrison Lake. Clarksville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Marianna Lee Spry, to Thomas Edward Boyle, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Boyle of Townshend. VT. Marianna is a graduate of Lakewixxl High School and Lansing Community College. She is presently employed al Foremost Insurance Company in Grand Rapids. Tom is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and is work­ ing for Green Carpet Landscaping in Worcester. Mass. A June 25, wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Vance of Pewamo, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Barbara Ann to Laurence G. Christopher, the son of Karen Christopher of Allegan and Warren Christopher, of St. Joseph. The bride-elect is a graduate of Fowler High School and received a bachelor of science and a master’s degree from Central Michigan University. She is presently teaching at Constantine Middle School. The groom-to-be is a graduate of St. Joseph High School and received a bachelor of science degree from Western Michigan University and attended the University of Michigan and University of Stockholm, Sweden. Laurence is presently teaching govemmcnt/economics at Hastings High School. The couple is planning an Aug. 6 wedding. Hastings graduate receives degree Scott Bloom, a 1984 graduate of Hastings High School, received his bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Muskingum College in New Concord. Ohio. Bloom is now in his second year at Ferris State University’s Col­ lege of Optometry and will graduate in May of 1991. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Bard Bloom. everything you want it to be ... and allow you flex­ ible terms that don’t overtax your budget. Con­ tact our loan officer for the full facts. Your Home can be an Added Asset When you need to borrow money - HOME EQUITY LOANS ... a popular and pleasant way to borrow money for those homeowners who are in need of a loan for most any purpose. Our loan officers will be pleased to explain this convenient method by which you can use the amount you have paid on your home as collateral. Shoebridges to observe 25th wedding anniversary Richard and Nina Shoebridge will be celebrating their 50th anniversary June 12. An open house will be held June 11 at the Freeport Park at 2 p.m. Family and friends arc welcome to attend. No gifts, please. Graduation open house setfor Christina Morgan A graduation open house for Christina Morgan, will be held June 12. from 2-4 p.m. at 5181 E. Center Rd.. Hastings. Family and friends are cordially invited. Come in soon and let us show you how your need can become a reality. E3ational IHank of Ffl ASTINGS Member FDIC WEST STATE AT BROADWAY MEMBER F.D.I.C. ALL DEPOSITS INSURED UP to $100,000.00 �Page S — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 9, 1988 IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. coupon- IONIA, MICH. SUNDAY BUFFET Ann Landers Victimized son seeks help PRIME RIB ROAST BEEF with coupon BAKED HAM FRIED CHICKEN^^ REG. 8" B.B.Q. COUNTRY RIBS 5^2.00 WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS ONE COUPON GOOD TOR ANT ________PARTY SIZE._________ ii:oo • 4:00 vcorner-g • mmwl Landing 128 W. GRAND RIVER AVE. AC? IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. 14 ways to actually enjoy yard wort Dear Ann Landers: I am not an educated person but 1 will try to put this down on paper as best 1 can and hope you will fix up my letter and print it. My wife and I were high school sweethearts and we married very young. My dad sug­ gested that we live with him and Mom and the rest of the kids for a while, which 1 thought was a good idea. Things were OK for a few weeks, then I noticed a change in my wife. She seemed very unhappy and wouldn't say why. One night my dad yelled at her for not help­ ing my sister with the housework. I thought my sister had put him up to it and we had some harsh words. We moved out and I didn’t speak to my sister for a long time. Last year my wife became very quiet, wouldn’t give any reason for not wanting me to touch her sexually and finally she moved back in with her folks, taking our two children with her. I was heartsick. That same month Mom sued Dad for divorce and came to sec me. She said. “1 won’t give you any details but your wife is keeping something from you.” I thought it was another man. The following weekend 1 went to see the kids and asked my wife if she would take a walk with me, alone. When I told her what Mom had said, she confessed that my father had tried to rape her repeatedly when we were living at his house. I was so angry I wanted to kill him. 1 called my sister and told her what my wife had said. She confessed that Dad had started to abuse her when she was 10 year, old and quit when she threatened to tell every inember of the family. My wife refuses to see a counselor because Birth Announcements - 8 John Deere tractors 6 John Deere riders John Deere 100 Series Lawn Tractors cut up to an acre an hour. Bag leaves, pull carts, push gravel. 9 to 17 hp. The easy way to mow is now easier to afford with the new 6-hpRX63. Other models 9 or 12V; hp. Stop in today. Deere season continues until June 31. Your chance for the best buy on John Deere Lawn and Garden Equipment. THORHAEFIE VALLEY 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hastings she says she just can't talk about her past. It is too painful. Meanwhile her life is a mess and so is mine. When anybody tells me, "You look just like your father,” I want to scream, “Don’t mention his name to me. He is the lowest thing on earth.” Do you see any hope for us? — Hurting in W. Va. Dear W. Va.: You both need to talk to a professional and diffuse the anger that is lock­ ed inside. Also, you need to understand how warped and sick your father is. I urge you to talk to a clcrgyperson, a counselor, a good family therapist or another mental health professional at once. There is help for all of you but you must seek it. I called Willie right away. The phone had been disconnected. A mutual friend told me the next day that Willie had wrecked the new Rabbit and left town. My credit card bill is $2,000. It makes no sense to sue the guy. according to my lawyer, because he doesn't have anything and it’s not worth die effort and legal bills. Do you sec any way out for me? — Stuck in Calif. Dear Stuck: 1 enlisted the help of an expert, Morris Bclzberg, chairman and CEO of Budget Rent-A-Car. Here’s his answer: The loan of this young man’s credit card to a casual acquaintance was the same as giving him an open-end cash gift. The victim is now the beneficiary of the most valuable lesson a young man can learn; Be very careful when choosing friends. And when in doubt revert to the old adage, "Man’s best friend is a dog." Dogs cannot sign credit card vouchers nor can they take out car rental contracts. Kids live what they learn Dear Ann Landers: If you want to know what is wrong with today's youth, I can tell you. It’s the adults. I am a 45-year-old woman with three children and three grandchildren — not exact­ ly a kid. In the four years that I have been working with the public I have seen it all. The way some parents treat their children is a disgrace. No wonder the children turn out hostile, angry and destructive, a problem to society and themselves. I’ve seen parents hit. kick, beat, curse and scream at their children in shopping malls, restaurants and on busses. If they treat them like that in public I can just imagine how they treat them at home. Children need to be respected and loved. They treat others the way they are treated. They learn what they live. Isn’t there enough suffering in this world without heaping abuse and humiliation on those we are supposed to value? I know this letter is too long and too poorly written to be printed, but it is something that 1 had to say. — Caring. Loving Mom in S. Carolina. Dear Loving Mom: Thanks for saying it. Your message is an important one and you said it well. No need to apologize. Write again anytime. How much do you know about pot, cocaine, LSD, PCP, crack, speed and downers? Think you can handle them ? For up-to-the minute in­ formation on drugs, write for Ann Landers' newly revised booklet, “The Lowdown on Dope.' ’ Send S3 plus a self-addressed, stamped No. 10 envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, 111. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Pet peeve released Dear Ann Landers: Your column is infor­ mative, entertaining and therapeutic. I like the way you invite people to unload their pet peaves. Here is mine: The weather reporters in Washington, D.C., invariably say, “It is raining outside.” Any fool knows that it is not raining inside, for heaven’s sake. How can they be so dumb? Nail ’em ’ — D.C. Dear D.C.: When it rains inside you call the roofer. Funny? OK, 1 tried. Here is another beef, also from Washington. And another one... Dear Ann Landers: The local (NOT net­ work) radio announcers in this town drive me bananas. They keep saying. “It is now a quarter past the hour.” or, “It is currently half past the hour," but they don't say which hour they are talking about. Please tell these idiots to get real. — A Capital Cause. Dear Cap: You told ’em and I’m sure a great many people are applauding you. In­ cluding me. (P.S. It wouldn’t hurt to mention what day it is, too). FT’S A GIRL David and Stacey Gaskill of Hastings, June 2. 3:25 p.m., 6 lbs., 14% ozs. Lyle and Mona Thomas of Hastings, June 4. 9:14 p.m., 8 lbs., 14 ozs. Mary Schild of Hastings, June 2. 12:38 ‘Friend* out $2,000 p.m., 8 lbs., 3% ozs. Dear Ann Landers: 1 am in a real bind and IT’S A BOY need your advice. Here is exactly what hap­ Connie and Ronald Jordan of Lake Odessa. pened. Do you see any way out for me? 12:18 p.m., 8 lbs., 13 ozs. Last June, after college graduation, I moved Jane Fuller of Freeport, June 4,11:55 a.m., from the East Coast to Los Angeles. I had no 6 lbs., 9 ozs. Kathleen and Timothy Goodemoot of Lake »» close friends in L.A., only acquaintances. A guy I will call “Willie" totaled his car and Odessa, June 4, 8:27 a.m., 9 lbs., % oz. was in a spot. He needed transportation to get Chrystan Finton of Delton, May 31, 4:47 to and from his job. His dad offered to lend p.m.. 7 lbs., 14% ozs. him money to buy a new one. but he needed a Janet and Timothy Edwards of Nashville, car "for a few days”. Would I help him rent a June 1, 10:03 a.m., 9 lbs., 2 ozs. car? He was under 25 and had no credit card. Timothy and Astrid Thompson of Delton, I said, “OK". June I, 4.30 a.m., 6 lbs., 10% ozs. Three days later I called Willie to see how Scott Earl Coleman, 8 lbs.. 2 ozs.. May 24, things were working out. He said, 6:47 a.m. Parents, David and Maggie Col­ “Everything is great. I returned the rental and eman. Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James my dad loaned me money to buy a Rabbit." Coleman and Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Gross, Three weeks later I got a call from the car all of Hastings. rental place asking me to return the car. I told Branden Mikke I Antes, bom at Blodgett them the car had been relumed. They said, Memorial Medical Center, May 20, at 3:38 “A guy brought the car in and exchanged it p.m. 7 lbs., 1 oz. Parents Bryon and Dione, 1 for a Rabbit." Of course he put the new car sister Meghann, 1 brother Jeremy. Grand­ charge on my card. parents Mr. and Mrs. Curits Antes of Baltic Creek and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Shaw of Nashville. Lake Odessa News: At Central United Methodist Church Memorial Sunday was emphasized by listing of veterans in the church bulletin and in recognition of these present. The list included Aubrey Davis, one of the few remaining World War I veterans of Ionia County. Nine­ teen ex-servicemen were present. The children’s choir sang “American the Beautiful” and "America. Patriotic hymns were sung by the congregation. The service also included communion and recognition of music personnel who have served the church in this year. The hour of worship will now be an hour earlier — at 9:30 a.m. for the three summer months. Mrs. Bertha Woolsey, 90, of Emerson Manor was the guest of honor at a birthday celebration at Fellowship Hall on Sunday afternoon. Her daughter. Laurel Lapham, of California was the hostess, assisted by Ber­ tha’s sister and husband Jean and Laverne Roberts. The honoree's grandson Grant Moore of Ann Arbor came for the occasion. The cottage adjacent to the Dairy Queen has been moved to a lot at the comer of Emer­ son and Ionia streets. Its former space will allow for expansion of the parking lot of the eatery. A new house is being built on Ionia Street where the Kruger house burned several months ago. Inez O. Powers, age 87, died in Albany. Ga., May 24 and services were held at the Koops Funeral Chapel Lake Odessa with burial in the Woodland Cemetery. Her parents are Albert and Viola Wheeler Barry of Barry County. She was a former vice presi­ dent of Atlas Drop Forge Corp, of Lansing and also head purchasing agent for the State of Michigan. She is survived by one son of Sylvester, Ga., and grandchildren. Reine Peacock enjoyed the mother­ daughter brunch at the St. Rose church hall in Hastings with her daughter, Frances, and granddaughters Mariann and Amy Glasgow. Lake Odessa and Tree City are the names printed on the new water tower located at the fairgrounds as the painting project is now completed and will soon be in operation. The old water tower will be dismantled (which is located down town.) The construction on the new egg ranch be­ ing built on land across the road, north of the fairgrounds is making progress. The North Inn, formerly Scotts Inn is now open for business with a full menu, lunches and other food, and is under new management. A graduate open house was beta tor Michele Peacock at the home of her parents, Richard and Gayle Peacock Saturday evening. Barbara Watters and daughter Courtney of Dayton, Ohio, spent the weekend with her parents. Lt. Cmdr., and Jackie Scramlin of Holly were Sunday visitors of her aunt Ruth Peter­ man. They had attended a funeral service in Charlotte and also visited relatives’ graves at Lakeside Cemetery. They enjoyed a dinner together at the Light House restaurant and a drive around the village to see all the new buildings and changes made as it had been quite a long time since they were here. Ruth Daly of Lake Odessa and John Daly of Ionia announce the graduation of their daughter, Sharon, from Central Michigan University. She is an elementary education major with emphasis in social science. Sharon completed her student teaching at Sheppard and Blanchard Elementary schools. She is a graduate of Lakewood High School. She is spending the summer working on Mackinac Island. Congratulations to Dorothy King of 626 Eagle Point Rd., Lake Odessa, who celebrated her 85th birthday May 31 and was honored with a card shower. Art and Betty Shade of rural Grand Rapids were Wednesday visitors of aunts Ruth Peter­ man and Mildred Shade. They returned to reside in Michigan from Florida after his il­ lness and surgery, and have a home in the Trailer Park in Cutlerville. Memorial services were held at Lakeside Cemetery with Father James Bozung the speaker, and the VFW Post and Auxiliary had charge of the services. The Post and Auxiliary also had charge of the services in Clarksville as the post is named from a veteran from both towns. The June meeting of the Womens Fellowship of the Congregational Church was held Wednesday at the church dining room with a potluck picnic at noon. A business meeting followed with election of officers. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nye of Bedford call­ ed on Reine Peacock recently. Sister Cannella Conway of Ubly spent the Memorial Day weekend with her sister. Reine. The American Red Cross Blood Unit will be at the Lake Odessa Central United Methodist Church at noon, June 13. Ail donors who volunteer to give blood should be in good health and aged 17-68 years. Subscription? Call 948-8051 Z To the STUDENTS of HASTINGS K-l^ 88 19 FREE! SUMMER AT THE ARTS HATCHERY ARTS HATCHERY CLASSES SESSION II: July 11 to July 22. SESSION I: July 20 to July 1 Drawing MWF 9-12 A.M. Art for Children TTH 10-12 A.M. Art for Children TTH 1-3 P.M. Stained Glass THURS. 12:30-4:30 P.M. Photography 1 TTH 6-8 P.M. All Ages • Students Will Purchase own supplies S. Drummond*40 Age 10-13 •10 Supplies Fee . *25 K Crane Ages 10-13 Supplies Fee . •10 •25 K. Crane Age 16 + •15 Supplies Fee . •25 J. Haire Bring Camera, G. Brand........ .’25 SUMMER 1988 __ AGE REGISTRATION NAME ADDRESS ___ HOME PHONE CLASS TITLE . Watercolors MWF 10-1 Pottery TTH 10-2 Creative Writing TTH 1-3 Photography II TH 6-8 Age 16+ , S. Lockwood Students Purchase Own Supplies Bring sack lunch*40 Age 12 + , P. Simon Class meets at Hastings Middle School. Bring sack lunch'25 Age 18+ , E. Underwood Bring pen & typing Size paper ... .’25 Completion of photograpy I or consent of Instructor bring camera, G. Brand *25 DATES AND PLACES: All classes meet at the ARTS HATCHERY BUILDING in Fish Hatchery Park. Entrance drive is located west of Pennock Hospital on Green Street, Hastings, Michigan. SESSION I: June 20-July 1 SESSION II: July 11-22 ZIP CITY WORK PHONE ____________ REG. FEE ____________ REG. FEE ‘Make checks payable to Thornapple Arts Council. Registration must be RECEIVED by June * 13 for Sesion I • by July 1 for Session II. No phone Registrations accepted. For further infor- I mation call 616-945-9545. I *Mall to: 202 S. Broadway, Hastings. Ml 49058.| FEES: All registration fees must be paid at time of registration. Additional sup­ plies fees will be handled by each instructor, and are noted in the course description. - NO PHONE REGISTRATIONS Registration from must be returned by June 13 foi Session I or by July 1 for Session II. Every Monday through Friday! ld®#s . dfl« Facts £ZOcepts Kn<>*|e ® Bring your own containers to ^^^^^^^^^/ou^chooHibrane^^^^^^^^^ /To the CITIZENS of HASTINGS’S SCHOOL DISTRICT Vote YES for the School Millage PROVIDE: B°ok® Models Videotapes ElVEyc,oPe<Has r Magazines Computer Programs Keep our libraries open! Keep our professional staff! Provide materials to meet the requirements of the school curriculum! Signed: A retired citizen, teacher, librarian and media specialist ... Lucille Hecker �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 9, 1988 — Page 7 Legal Notices From Time to Time... by—Esther Walton Life in Hastings 50 years ago in January NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the condition of a certain real estate mortgage mode and executed on December 6. 1985. by CLYDE M. RUFFNER and EVELYN E. RUFFNER, husband -.nd wife, as mor­ tgagors. to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES. INC., formerly known as American Fletcher Financial Services Inc., as mortgagee, and recorded on December 11. 1985, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Calhoun County. Michigan, in Liber 430 of mortgages on pages 35 ond 36. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid al the dale of this notice $20,702.52 for principal ond $1.045.35 for interest and no legal or equitable proceeding having been instituted to recover the debt or any port of the debt secured by the mortgage, and the power of sole in the mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 1. 1988. at 2:00 o'clock Eastern Standard Time in the after­ noon of said day. inside the East entrance of the County Courthouse in the City of Hastings, thol be­ ing one of the places of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan, the lands and premises described in said mortgage will be offeree for sale ond sold to the highest bid­ der al public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon the mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including the statutory attorney fee. The premises to be sold al said sale ore situated in the County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows: The North 1 /2 of the North 1 /2 of the Northeast I /4 of Section 21. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, ex­ cept the South 507.00 feel of the East 429.6 feet thereof. The period of time allowed for redemption is one (1) year from the date of sole. Dated: May 23. 1988 HUMBARGER 8 HUMBARGER, P.C. By: David L. Zebell 810 Comerica Building Battle Creek, Ml 49017 Telephone : (616) 962-7585 (6/30) MORTGAGE SALE • Default having been mode in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by Timothy K. ond Annetta D. Willson, o married mon ond a married woman, of 3260 N. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058-9524, Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor, to Slate Employees Credit Union, a State chartered Credit Union, of 501 S. Capitol Ave.. Lansing. Michigan 48933. Mor­ tgagee. doled the 6th day of September. A.D. 1984 anarecorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and Slate of Michigan on the 11th day of September, A.D. 1984, in liber 261 of Barry County Records, on page 80. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest the sum of Eighty Seven Thousand Six Hundred Forty Three and 01/100 Dollars ($87,643.01) plus taxes due in the approximate amount ol $1,600.00. And no suit or proceedings of law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of lhe power ol sale contained in said mortgage, ond pursuant to the statute of the Stale'of Michigan in such case made ond pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 7th day of July, 1988 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auc­ tion, to the highest bidder, at the East door of the Barry County Court House in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay lhe amount due. os aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 9.25 percent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by low. ond also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersign­ ed necessary to protect its interest in the premises located in Carlton Township, Barry County. Stale of Michigan, described as follows, to wit: Ten acres in square form in southwest corner of the northwest 1/4 of southwest 1/4 of section 29, town 4 north, range 8 west, excepting therefrom, the following described parcel: beginning at a point on the west line of section 29, town 4 north, range 8 west, distant 300 feet north of the southwest comer of the southwest 1/4 of the nor­ thwest 1/4 of the southwest 1 /4 of said section 29. thence north along said west section line, 360 feet, thence east parallel with the south line of said southwest 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of the southwest 1/4 . 385 feet, thence south 300 feet, thence west 125 feet, thence south 60 feet, thence west 260 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be six months from lhe date of such sale. Dated: June 2. 1988 John L. Tuttle (P21643) Attorney for Mortgagee 406 W. Ottawa St. Lansing. Ml 48933 (517)482-1541 (6/30) Hastings as it looked in the 1930’s. In 1938, Barry County was beginning to pull out of a what was later described as the ‘•Great Depression.” Businesses were given a boost by the Hastings Banner which featured the news in a upbeat manner. The Banner was larger in size in 1938 with 14 pages as the general number. Here are a few new items featured in the January 1938 issues of the Banner. It is in­ teresting to note that the advertisers in most cases, did not bother to state their addresses in their advertisements. It was assumed that everyone who read the Banner knew where the stores were located. In the Jan. 13 issue of the paper, the lead ar­ ticle tells about the local fish hatchery. “Dur­ ing 1937, the Hastings fish hatchcry has done a fine stroke of business. Il has furnished fish fry and also fingerlings to a few counties besides Barry: but in this county it has distributed a total of SI. 163,700 fish fry and fingerlings in our lakes.” “Manager John Brass of the local fish hat­ chery has shown great interest in this work and in giving the very best hatchery service to the lakes and streams of the county, supplying then) with’game fish... The people of the county are pleased with the kind of work he has done, which will be continued and in­ creased as far as possible in the future.” The same issue lauded the additional beds at the hospital saying “One of the most impor­ tant and valuable institutions in Hastings and Barry County is Pennock Hospital, which is filling such a great need in the community." “Recently a fine new X-ray machine was installed and arrangements made with some Kalamazoo radiologists to come here each week for X-ray work...” For a number of years several of the memorial rooms...have been opened for public use. adding four more beds to the hospital's capacity, making ’9 in all, including the six baby beds." The Hastings post office was praised for be­ ing a first class office. The receipts of the local post office for the year 1937 totaled $59,075.86, and, according to the article, that “was a sign of prosperity and progress for a town.” Credit was given to Hastings Manufactur­ ing Co., and the “Windstorm Company" (Hastings Mutual Insurance Co.). Both were reported to have “used the post office extensively.” Several banks in Barry County failed in 1931, so an article about the conditions of the old Freeport Bank and how the county resolv­ ed the final payments and settled the final ac­ counts was on the final page. One nice article tells how the Barry County Register of Deeds turned in last year a “nice profit” of $808.90. The total receipts of his office for 1937 was S3,198.90. An inside article talks about “how to avert war with Japan.” saying, “There can be not question but that the Japanese military and naval leaders have the distinct purpose and plan for subjecting the entire world and to make their emperior the ruler of all mankind.” The article continues with “The Japan, people are not inventors but they are the n> ji clever imitators. They will take the m< st in­ tricate American machine and reproduce it and utilize all the machines devised by the craftsmen of the United States and of Europe." The article quotes Upton Close who lived in Japan for many years. He said "The time has come for the United States to take a decisive stand with Japan. Our present situation is not new. It is exactly the same as it was in 1914. only more aggravated.” Close suggested United States apply sanctions against Japan “If we would now apply economic pressure on Japan, cut off her supplies and credit, wc could curb her easily. But given a year or two for her to plant and produce... we will face a much harder situation.” The Probate Court annual report showed that "over 200 new cases were started during the year.” There were 86 administrators ap­ pointed, 21 special administrators, 16 guar­ dians named. 13 people judged as mentally in­ competent. 57 wills admitted to probate, four children adopted; 140 persons were commit­ ted to hospitals of whom were 63 crippled children and 77 afflicted adults." There was one article about the Board of Supervisors stating efforts were being made by the legislation to concentrate the control of all work on all kinds of highways in this state in the state highway commission. The discus­ sion centered on the value of local control. Two local stores were making alternations “At the Food Center (Felpausch), new vegetables and fruit racks have been con­ structed which show off the produce to a much better advantage than previously and make it much easier for the customer to select." Carvcth and Stebbins have also had the idea of service in mind when they tore out a section of their store and installed instead a beautiful magazine rack. (Carveth and Stebbins is now named Jacobs Pharmacy.) “County needs more room for records” states a story on the second page. Citing the irreplaceable value of the records, the article says. ‘ ‘The title to every piece of real estate*in the county is involved in these records. The tax history of all the property in the county is shown in them. The effects of litigations in the circuit court upon the ownership of property is also represented. The descent of the proper­ ty on the death of the owners, to the heirs is also contained in these records... That brings up the question of what the county will soon have to do to preserve these records. The vaults in the basement are filled and the vaults in the different offices are crowded. The question of building an addi­ tional vault room will soon be up to the board and the people...” Well that question has sim­ mered along for 50 years now. The Banner started the “First Baby of the Year" contest in 1937. and in 1938, it took until the end of January to “crown" the new baby. Several candidates had appeared but none were given the title until January 27, 1938. That year Janet Lee Thaler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Thaler of Middleville area was declared the winner. In the same issue, the city purchased "land on which the old livery bam on North Church Street” was located. "They also bought a strip 16 feet wide from the Michigan Central Railroad Co., which gives the city a plat of ground 86x132.” "The old bam will be razed and the lot made into a parking place for automobiles...These improvements are great­ ly needed and more parking space will surely be appreciated by auto drivers. Anyone coming into town on a Saturday night, especially in summer, is puzzled when trying to find a parking spot. The lot on East Court Street recently opened for use, helped considerably, but still more room is needed.” The Windstorm Co. held its annual meeting, and the report was that "the com­ pany has had an unusually successful year.” A notice of the Hastings Civic Concert Or­ chestra’s upcoming concert in Central Auditorium was announced. The orchestra was an unpaid group of talented people who played together to provide the community with 'culture.” Not everything was rosy as George Lockwood was in charge of the distribution of food and clothing in Barry County for the 1937 year. The clothing and food stuffs were being disbursed through the welfare depart­ ment of which Mr. Charles Leonard was the chairman. A sad note was at the end of the ar­ ticle "Calls for assistant have been increasing during January. Mr. Leonard reports, but naturally all of the requests for help are not allowed." . A sm: I article stated that the Hastings Public Library lead the state in circulation of books for cities of its size. The circulation in 1937 was 64.465 books. (This included the books circulated through the schools as the ci­ ty library was then joint with the school library.) Get hooked on fishing Michigan Free Fishing Dais June 11 and 12, 1988 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board Meeting — June 1, IMS Approved minutes May 4th meeting. Jack Kinemon gave Board update on gravel roads within Township. Treasurers ond Zoning Administrators reports received and placed on file. Approval given for new hot water heater for township hall. Barbara Bedford ond Russell Palmer to serve with Clerk Fuller on Township Election Commission by unanimous vote. Approval given lor purchase of used air condi­ tioner ond new compact refrigerator lor township hall. Vouchers totaling $9,281.25 approved by unanimous roll call vote, all General Fund. Adjournment at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully. Phyllis Fuller. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor (6/9) MATINEE HARNESS RACES Ionia Fairgrounds < SUN., JUNE 12 • 1 P.M. -T Admission $2.00 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 13-17 • 9:30 to 12:00 Noon The Awana bus route will be running. If you need a ride, call ... 948-8004. THE BIBLE: MY LIGHT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Wood la wii Ave. - HASTINGS - “FAX the FACTS!” We offer: • the OlyFax 100 A portable facsimile with speed dialing and reduction. Compact and lightweight. Automatic document feeder. Weighs only 12 lbs. • the OlyFax 515 A mutti-teaiure. compact facsimile transceiver. Worldwide compatibility. Automatic document feeder. 30-sbeet capacity. Halftones plus(i5 shsdes). Polling. • the OlyFax 725 Broadcasting. A high speed desktop facsimile transcehrac with memory. Can store 40 pages of information and can, be upgraded. Multipte-page documents can be sent and received. Can transmit to another OlyFax 725 In 10 seconds. The Olympia OlyFax Transceiver changes overnight delivery services Into transmissions that take place in minutes at far less than half the cost. ~ 501 West State Street Hastings, Mi. 49058 Transcalvar Phone 616-948-9637 Fax 616-948-9636 ["NURSE AID CLASSEsl : Starting ... June 13,1988 • • • • • Two week classroom clinical certification course. Potential employment upon suecessful completion. No cost for this class. Limited enrollment. Apply in person before June 10 at... J J • • ® : Thornapple Manor • 2700 NASHVILLE RD. - HASTINGS j • NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby glvei that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 13, 1988 at 7.45 p.m. In the City Hall, Council Chambers, to consider the vacation of that portion of Hubbell Street lying N of Lot 8 of Ammon Eaton s Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, as -ecorded in Liber 2 of Plats, page 15, Barry County, Michigan. This notice is given pursuant of Section 5.13 of the Hastings City Charter. SHARON VICKERY. City Clerk ATTENTION: WOMEN AND MEN MANAGEMENT TRAINEESfTRAVEL Due to Expansion. National Corporation with more than 950 Retail Shopp­ ing Center locations needs 4 trainees for Advertising sales office managers. CHANCE =0R ADVANCEMENT/CAREER. You would be: 1. Working smaller to medium towns-state wide. 2. Away 5 nights per week (home weekends only). A erage $18,000.00 to $23,000.00 lhe lint year. COMPETITIVE SALARY plus commission. Expense allowance for your car and motel, with corporate benefits. 40 hour work week II you are: 1. Prefer over 22 (or responsible) 2.4 years full time working (sales) etperience or college degree preferred. 3. Career MlndedfGood Communicator Retail, jewelry, cosmetics, telephone sales or marketingueaching background helpful, and homemakers now free to travel. For personal Interview call John C. Hail's office TOLL FREE al 1-800-543-5940 or 1-800-543-5921. Monday, through Thursday, between 8:00 a.m to 7.00 p.m. ONLY! Also call Friday between 9 00 a.m. • 4:00 p.m. Please call on or before Thursday. June 16th. 1988 E.O.E. M.’F — NOTICE The Rutland Charter Township, Board of Ap­ peals, will conduct a Public Hearing on June 13,1988, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml. at 7:30 P.M. This hearing is to Act upon the request of Robert Hayes, DBL as Bob’s Gun & Tackle Shop Inc., at 2208 Gun Lake Road, Hastings, ML, for a variance to erect a 24 by 52 foot roof, with open sides and end, closer than the set back distance of 83 feet from the center of the highway. Anyone interested in expressing their views on this request, either in writing or verbally, may do so, at the above time and place. The application for this variance, is availcble for in­ spection at the Charter Township Hall, Mon­ days and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to noon. Bernard Hammond Building & Zoning Adminstrator Rutland Charter Township Hundreds of Yards IN STOCK to Choose From 22 OZ. COMMERCIAL as low as STAIN RESISTANT C QQ CARPETING... *4 vo — PRICES GOOD WHILE CURRENT SUPPLIES LAST — Flexsteel Recliners & Rocker Recliners Simple Lines Say It All: This chair is designed for comfort and relaxation. Choose recliner or rocker-recliner. Specially Priced Now thru Father's Day SOQQOO Prices start as low as.... — FREE DELIVERY OPEN 9 a.m. 'til 8 p.m. Monday & Friday; 9 a.m. ’til 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Miller’s FURNITURE & CARPET STORE 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. 94S-2091 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 9. 1988 Seniors dominate All-County Baseball Experience is the word on the 1988 Banner­ Reminder All-County Baseball Team with eight of the 11 players named being seniors. Named to the team were thice Hastings players, two of which are juniors in first baseman Jeff Pugh and pitcher Jack Hobcrt. The other Saxon is senior infielder Lee Nichols. All figured substantially in the team’s 16-win season. Middleville. Maple Valley, Lakewood and Delton all had two players named to the team. Selected to the squad were senior Lion designated hitter Mickey Tilley and senior pit­ cher Scot Lenz, both heavy factors in Maple Valley’s third straight SMAA diamond crown. Lakewood had outfielders Paul McLeod, a senior, and Joel Stoepker, a junior, named. Delton's two senior representatives were catcher Troy Johnson and infielder Jim Cook. Rounding out the team were Middleville seniors Ross Sprague in the outfield and in­ fielder Brian Verlinde. The team is spearheaded by offense with six .400 hitters and Delton’s Cook, who hit a county-best .550. Cook, an easy. all-KVA choice, slammed 10 homers among his 42 hits while driving in 56 runs. Hastings’ trio of Pugh, Hoben and Nichols were all named to the all-Twin Valley team. Pugh hit .397 with 13 rbis, 25 runs, 17 walks and five doubles. Nichols was second on the team in hitting at .429 and third in rbis with 18. Although Robert led the Saxons in average at .453 and with 21 rbis and four homers, he made the all-league team as a pitcher. The junior righthander was 5-4 with a 2.25 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 62 innings. Middleville's Sprague hit .418 with 13 runs. 15 rbis and nine extra base hits. His four-year career average was a sizzling .392 in 222 at bats. Verlinde hit .406 with 17 runs, 16 rbis and 10 steals. Junior Golf coming to Yankee Springs A Junior Golf Program for any student in the fourth through eighth grades will begin June 23 at lhe Yankee Springs Golf Course. The six-week course will continue on each Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon until July 28. During the program students will get a half hour golf lesson and then have a chance to play the course. The cost of the program is $1 per session or $3 per session for non­ members. Signup is the first day (June 23) al the course at 9 a.m. For more information call 795-9532 or 945-9247. Hastings Softball - Standings — Hastings Men’s Softball Standings Gold Hast Softball Club...................................... 3-0 Hastings Merchants.....................................4-1 Bourdos.................................................... ...3-2 Diamond Club............................................. 3-2 Athletes for Christ........................................2-2 McDonald..................................................... 1-4 Silver Larry Poll Realty......................................... 5-0 Viatec........................................................... 4-1 Mutual.......................................................... 4-1 Sanitary........................................................ 4-1 Middleville Tool.......................................... 3-2 Fiberglass......................................................3-3 Bliss...............................................................1-4 Proline...........................................................1-4 Flexfab..........................................................04 B&B.............................................................. 0-5 Results Bliss 11, B&B 8; Bourdos 6, Hastings Merch. 3; Hastings Merch. 15, MV 3; Mutual 13, Proline 5; Sanitary 12, Fiberglass 9; Larry Poll 10, Viatec 0; Middleville 16, Flexfab 7; Athletes 11, DC 10; DC 12, McDonalds 9. Home Runs Gold B. Snider, McD. 2; Welman, DC 1; Risner, Bourdos 1; A Snider, McD. 1. Silver Crasser, Midd. 2; Pennington FF 1; Lof­ tus, Pro. I. " Next week’s schedule June 15 6: 30 Proline vs. Sanitary 7: 30 Larry Poll vs. B&B 8: 30 Bourdos vs. Athletes June 16 6: 30 HSB vs. Diamond Club 7: 30 HSB vs. Hast. Merchants 8: 30 Mutual vs. Flexfab June 17 6: 30 Bliss vs. Middleville 7: 30 Viatec vs. Fiberglass 8: 30 MV Merchants vs. McDonalds Hastings Women’s Softball Standings The Law......................................... 2-0 Unity Satellite...................... 1-0 James Electric............................................... 1-0 Blue Hammer............................................... 1-1 City Bank...................................................... 1-1 Big Wheel.................................................... 0-2 P-Ring...........................................................0-2 Results Mon., June 6 Blue Hammer Kennels 19, P-Ring 8; The Law 19. Big Wheel; James Electric 19, City Bank 14. Tue., June 7 Unity Satellite 27. P-Ring 15; The Laws 15. Blue Hammer Kennels 11; City Bank 16. Big Wheel II. Lakewood possessed a fine outfield in 1988 with the likes of McLeod and Stoepker. McLeod, a second-team all-Capital Circuit pick, hit .314 with 11 extra base hits. 18 runs and 16 rbis. Stoepker hit .404 with 21 rbis. 16 runs and five doubles. Lenz closed out an outstanding Lion career by being named to the all-SMAA team for the third time. The senior righthander won 11 of 13 decisions with 107 strikeouts and only eight walks in 80 innings His ERA was a microscopic 1.13. Tilley was an all-conference and all-district pick who hit .362 with 18 runs. 1988 Banner-Reminder All-County Baseball Team IB INF INF INF OF OF OF C DH P P Jeff Pugh, Hastings Brian Verlinde, Middleville Lee Nichols, Hastings Jim Cook, Delton Ross Sprague, Middleville Paul McLeod, Lakewood Joel Stoepker, Lakewood Troy Johnson, Delton Mickey Tilley, Maple Valley Scot Lenz, Maple Valley Jack Hobert, Hastings Junior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Junior Senior Senior Senior Junior Delton has six selections on All-County Softball When a team wins 31 of 32 games there is usually a logical explanation. Something to do with talent. Lots of talent. Thus the explanation of six Delton players on the 1988 Banner-Reminder All-County Girls Softball Team is easy. The six arc large­ ly responsible for the Panthers' 31-1 season which includes district and KVA titles. Heading the select 11-person team are the Panthers' pitcher Shelly Conine, catcher Christine Atkinson, outfielders Bobbi Jo Rit­ chie and Ann Hayward, designated hitter Trish Henry and infielder Kim Adams. Also named to the team were Hastings first baseman Cathy Bradley and outfielder Amy Bowers, Middleville catcher Jo Sclafani and infielder Shelly Gray and infielder Sheri Fore<l of Maple Valley. Heading the team is the six-person Panther contingent including all-district performers Hayward, Conine and Ritchie. Conine, only a sophomore, has compiled a 27-1 record heading into this weekend’s rcgionals. She has walked only 36 batters in 182 innings while compiling a diminutive 2.30 ERA. Hayward, the team's leadoff hitter, has scored 70 runs in 32 games while driving in 43 more. Hayward has six homers among her 58 hits and is hitting a cool .460 Ritchie is hitting a team-best .476 with 52 runs and 22 stolen bases. Adams has made only nine errors at second base while batting .365 with 38 runs, 49 rbis and three homers. Henry has a .409 mark with a team-leading 55 rbis. 22 extra base hits and nine homers. Like Adams, Atkinson has shined defen­ sively with only six passed balls while throw­ ing out eight of 19 runners. She is also hitting .355 with 33 rbis and 41 runs. Hastings* Bradley hit .400 with 14 extra base hits and 27 rbis. She failed to strike out in 61 at bats this season while in the field made only four errors in 185 chances. Bowers missed the first quarter of the season, but relumed to hit .414 with 29 runs and 15 rbis. Forell is a three-time all-SMAA pick who hit .548 with three homers, six doubles and 10 stolen bases. Middleville’s duo of Gray and Sclafani helped the Trojans to a runnerup finish in the O-K Blue. Gray hit .453 with a .533 on base average, but the Trojan’s MVP’s main con­ tribution came on the mound where she went 11-5 with a 1.46 ERA. She is a two-time all­ league selection. Sclafani hit .303 while leading the team in rbis with 25. homers with two and doubles with six. She also scored 18 runs. Banner-Reminder 1988 All-County Softball Team 1B — Cathy Bradley, Hastings INF —, Kim Adams, Delton INF — Sheri Forell, Maple Valley INF - Shelly Gray, Middleville OF — Ann Hayward, Delton OF — Bobbi Jo Ritchie, Delton OF — Amy Bowers, Hastings C — Jo Sclafani, Middleville C — Christine Atkinson, Delton DH — Trlsh Henry, Delton P — Shelly Conine, Delton Hastings seniors Mike Brown (left) and Tracy Heath accept the George ‘‘Buzz" Youngs Award from the award’s namesake. Both are three-sport Saxon stars. " Heath, Brown win ‘Buzz Youngs Award’ as top Saxon athletes All-state eager Mike Brown and three-sport standout Tracy Heath were named winners of the George "Buzz” Youngs Award at the Hastings High School Honors Assembly on June 2. The award honors the outstanding Hastings boy and girl athlete as voted by the faculty, coaches and administration. Such qualities taken into consideration arc athletic ability, citizenship, leadership, sportsmanship and scholarship. The award was established 13 years ago and is named after George "Buzz” Youngs, former longtime sportswriter of the Hastings Banner. Brown earned 11 varsity letters in his four years at Hastings. His most outstanding Sports Intermediate Tennis Open on June 27-30 The Hastings Intermediate Tennis Open will be held al the Johnson Field courts June 27 through Jun 29. Entry deadline for the tournament is June 25. The entry fee is S10 and should be mailed to Kay Loftus, 537 W.Green Street, Hastings and should include Name, address. USTA No., birthdate and division entered. The starting times are: June 27 — 9 a.m. for boys 15 singles. June 27 — 1 p.m. for boys 12 singles. June 28 — 9 a.m. for boy:; 16 singles. June 28 — I p.m. for girls 12 singles. June 29 — 9 a.m. for girls 14 singles. June 29 — 1 p.m. for girls 16 singles. There will be no seeding and balls will be provided. There will be a consolation tourna­ ment for all first round losers and second round losers who had a bye. Trophies will be awarded to the winner and runnerup in each championship and consola­ tion division. Last week's Superstar games featuring Hastings and Delton athletes was a big success, according to one of the game's organizers. porting volunteers. This year Hastings pro­ vided a change of location to accomodate the Superstar Games. Many people joined together to make the Superstar Games possible, said organizer Larry Rico. Teachers and aides from the students special classes, parents, local adult volunteers. 66 high school students. McDonald’s Company. Felpausch Food Center. Northeastern Elementary P.T.O.. Hastings Ambulance. Joe Lajoy’s high school student band, and high school coach Jeff Simpson and his wife Nancy. "The day was very successful.” said Rico "Each student, volunteer or spectator was filled with a sense of human understanding, good sportsmanship, joy. and part of each athlete’s accomplishments for the day. Pride and spirit prevailed from lhe opening march." Hastings team second in state meet relay event Hastings’ 1600 meter relay team of Heidi Herron. Katy Peterson, Melinda Hare and Tracy Heath placed second in the state Class B girls track meet at Sturgis last weekend. The foursome ran the relay in a time of 4:04.8. The team had earned its trip to the state meet by placing second in the regionals with a time of 4:06. All League Golfer— Hastings junior Nancy Vitale had tne fourth best average in the Twin Valley golf season and was subse­ quently named to the all-league team last week. She was also named as Hastings’ most valuable player. Vitale will return as the Saxons' captain next year. Heath earned a total of eight varsity letters including three each in volleyball and track. This year in volleyball. Heath was voted as lhe team's most valuable player and was a first team all-league selection. In track. Heath set school records in the 400 meter run and was a member of the 1600 meter relay team which broke a record. Heath qualified for the state meet in three events in­ cluding the 800, 400 and 1600 meter relays. In basketball. Heath was the leading scorer on the team which also being named to the Twin Valley second team. WBCH Radioto broadcast NBA finals WBCH FM 100.1 and WBCH AM 1220 will broadcast the NBA Finals on the follow­ ing dates and times. Tuesday. June 7 at 9 p.m., Detroit at Los Angeles. Thursday. June 9 at 9 p.m.. Det/Oit hr LewAngeles. Sunday, June 12 at 1 p.m., Los Angeles at Detroit. Tuesday, June 14 at 9 p.m., Los Angeles at Detroit. •Thursday, June 16 at 9 p.m., Los Angeles at Detroit. •Sunday. June 19 at 3:30 p.m., Detroit at Los Angeles. •Tuesday, June 21 at 9 p.m., Detroit at Los Angeles. •(if necessary) All times subject to change. Sports... ata glance by Steve Veddet Top 10 Sports Achievements Ranked in order based on the impor­ tance to fans, coaches and a certain bias­ ed sportswriter, these were the top 10 stories in the nearly completed 1987-88 Barry County sports season: 5 — Hastings wrestling: Hoping for a top three finish in the league meet, Sax­ on wrestlers surprised coach Bill Rodgers by narrowly outdistancing Hillsdale 13716-134 for the school’s first title in 11 years. 1— Hastings basketball: Faced with high expectations after winning a Twin Valley co-championship the year before, the Saxons soared to an outstanding 22-3 record, an outright league crown and the school’s sixth district title in seven years. 6 — Delton girts basketball: The Panthers made it four straight KVA titles and five of the las*, six with an outstan­ ding 22-1 mark which included a perfect regular season. 2 — Delton football: Parading an ex­ perienced. all-senior lineup out each Fri­ day night, the Panthers completed a remarkable 10-1 season in which the Panthers won the KVA and became the first Delton team ever to win a game in lhe state playoffs. The Panthers dismantled opponents by a 269-58 margin during the regular season. Superstar Games: Full of strength and compassion On May 24, 55 students participated in the 6th annual Special Superstar Games at Johnson Field at Hastings High School. The students were from special classes from the Barry Intermediate School District. (Hastings and Delton). The students participated in I0 track and field events, including three running dashes (25m, 50m and lOOm). softball throw, obsticle course, kickball, frisbee loss, running or standing long jump, balloon toss, and 100m running relays. Each student competed against challenging competitors and was awarded a place ribbon for his or her place­ ment of each event For the past five years the Superstar Games were organized and hosted by the Delton schools. Delton P.T.O.. teachers, and sup­ achievements came on the basketball court, where he scored over 2,000 career points and was all-Twin Valley for three years and con­ sensus first team all-stale his senior season. He was the Saxons' most valuable player for three years and will play for the BCD team in the Michigan High School Basketball Coaches Association All-Star game on June 18 at Eastern Michigan. He also earned four letter each in golf and track. In track. Brown set an individual school record in the 400 meter run and was a member of the 1600 meter relay team which also broke a school record. Brown plans on attending Siena College in Albany. New York on a basketball scholarship. 3 — Middleville football: Rivaled Delton with nine straight regular season wins and an easy O-K Blue champion­ ship, but the Trojans couldn't qualify for the state playoffs. Still. Middleville pro­ ved its dominance with a whopping 291-48 scoring margin. 4 — Delton softball: Still in the midst of an outstanding year with the regional tournament coming up this weekend and perhaps the state after that. To dale, the 31-1 Panthers have won the most games of any county team in any sport and have also earned KVA and district championships 7 — Delton girls track: The Panther girls won all six KVA dual meets and then proceeded to claim the school’s first ever KVA league meet championship. 8 — Middleville's Tim Mesecar: Barry County hasn't seen such a dominating football player as Mesecar in ages. The 6-3, 185-pound running back averaged 8.3 yards every time he took a handoff last fall. He scored 124 of Mid­ dleville’s 291 points including 18 touchdowns while rashing for 1,401 yards. 9 — Maple Valley baseball: The Lions gained their third straight won or shared SMAA baseball title by winning 10 of 12 league games. With the regionals this weekend. Maple Valley has compiled a 15-8 mark and district title. 10 — Maple Valley girls track: The Lion girls came out of nowhere to com­ pile a 6-0 SMAA dual meet record and then edge Olivet by seven points to win (he league meet. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 9, 1988 — Paqe 9 In other court business, Continued from page 3 A motion to combine two trials was denied last week for defendants accused of attempting to break into the Blarney Stone Bar in April. Judge Richard M. Shuster denied the prosecution's motion because the two defendants will offer conflicting defenses. Brian C. Snider, of 519 S. Hanover Sl, Hastings, is expected to offer an alibi defense that he wasn't present during the April 12 attempted break in. Donnie M. Brazier, of the same address, is expected to testify as part of his defense and in the process implicate Snider. Trial for Brazier, 17, was set for later this month. A July 17 trial date was set for Snider, 22. A Hastings man accused of five criminal sexual conduct charges stood mute to the charges last week in Barry County Circuit Court Automatic not guilty pleas were entered into lhe record on behalf of Ricky Wison, of 203 Thorn Sl He is accused of sexually penetrating a 12-year-old girl in November 1985. He is also charged with engaging in sexual contact with another female in March. Three of the five charges are first degree offenses, carrying maximum sentences of life in prison. A pretrial hearing in the two cases was set for June 22 before Judge Hudson E. Deming. A July 18 jury trial was set last week for Eric R. HyseU. of 8364 Garbow Rd.. MxjdkviDe. HyseU will face charges of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle and receiving and concealing stolen property over $100. Each is a five-year felony offense. HyseU, 27, was arrested in April in connection with the theft of a 1987 Chevy pickup truck from Andrus Chevrolet in Hastings last fall. Police charge he stripped the new vehicle down and interchanged parts with his own vehicle. The remaining parts were allegedly taken to a junk yard near Greenville. Written wavier of arraignment was accepted last week by the court on behalf of Arnold R. Histed, of Morgon Rd., Nashville. Histed pleaded not guilty to charges of breaking and entering an occuped dweUing with intent to commit the crime of larceny and of safe breaking. The first is a 15 year felony offense, while the second carries a maximum sentence of life in prison. The charges stem from the July 1987 break-in of a store on Quimby Road in Maple Grove Township. A pretrial hearing was set for June 22 before Judge Deming. Bond was continued in the case. Automatic not guilty pleas were recorded last week for a Delton man accused of malicious damage to Delton Kellogg High School in July 1987. Richard J. Andersen, 19, of 2817 Circle Dr., stood mute to the four-year felony offense of malicious destruction of a building over $100. A pretrial hearing was set for June 22, and bond was continued in the matter. A Holmes Youthful Trainee Status hearing wiil be held next week for an 18-year-old Delton man accused of breaking into a Hope Township home. The status, which is only available to young, first offenders, grants a cleared record after a successful probationary period. David W. Hager, of 10250 S. Norris Rd., is accused of breaking into a home on Pine Lake Road. He faces charges of breaking and entering and attempted breaking and entering. The more serious charge carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in jaiL Jeffrey Pederson, 19, was sentenced last week to a concurrent term of 12 months in jail on charges that he violated terms of his probation from a 1986 conviction. Pederson, of 1125 Ogimas, Hastings, pleaded guilty to two counts of delivery of marijuana in April and was later sentenced to 12 months in Barry County Jail, He was arrested on that charge in the Oct 1 drug bust of 25 area residents last year. At the time he was serving a probationary term for an earlier offense. Because the law requires concurrent sentences. Prosecuting Attorney Judy Hughes recommended Pederson receive the same 12 month sentence. In court. Pederson said he was sorry for what he had done and had learned his lesson. "I’ve realized there isn't a crime worth committing that's worth spending your life in jail away from your loved ones," he said. "I guess I never realized what jail was all about until I spent some time there." Trial was set for Monday in the case of another man arrested in the drug arrests last OcL 1 Morris L. Barlow, 31, faces a charge of delivery of cocaine to an undercover officer in October 1986. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years and/or $25,000. Trial had originally been set for Feb. 22, but was delayed because of a problem in producing a witness. For a Hastings school district resident who owns a house worth $40,000 on the market, with a state equalized value of $20,000, the millage increase would incur an additional lax of $83.60 per year. Schoessel said people have asked him about the cost of education, and he shares the results recently received by the district on the Stanford Achievement Test taken by all students in kindergarten through eighth grade. In the test's 45 categories on nine levels, Schoessel said Hastings students scored in lhe 90th percentile or above in 16 categories, in the 80th percentile or above in 10 cate­ gories and in the 70th percentile or above in another 10 categories. Of lhe remaining nine categories, Schoes­ sel said the lowest score was in the 55th percentile, which is still higher than more than half the schools across the country. The highest categorical score was in the 99th percentile, followed by others in the 98th and 97th percentile. Hastings millage, Continued from page 1 "We were just super pleased with the results," said Schoessel. "It shows that the schools are doing a good job with preparing lhe students." Most of the feedback Schoessel said he has heard about the millage has centered around the possible loss of 150 jobs at Hastings Manufacturing Co. He said that that strain to the community is not the big­ gest factor for the upcoming millage, but that people have been talking about it. Schoessel said that some people who op­ pose the millage increase do so because it is a unique opportunity. "This is lhe only chance people have to vote no on high taxes, so they take advant­ age of it," he said. The polls at Hastings Middle School and Pleasantview Elementary School will be open from 7 a_m. to 8 p.m. ------------ LIBRARY PAGE NEEDED FOR SUMMER: Shelv­ ing books, magazines, checkin and checkout; handling mail; cleaning books. 20 hours per week. S3/hour for 4 week probationary period; S3.35 after. June 13 io August 27. Send resume to Hastings Public Library by June 11. 1988. ^Put-tic -£i£~a-iy til CfiuxJ* .Stzut MORTGAGE BALE ,'ne MMMiy ui borry is held), of the premise* described in said mortgage, or so much thereof a* may be necessary to pay the amount due. a* aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at Ten and 055/100 percent (10.085%) per annum ond all legal costs, charges ond expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protev* •»Interest in the promises. Which said peer. . are described as follows: All of that certain piece or parcel of L..d situate In the Village of Middleville in the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and described os follows, to-wit: Lots 5 and 6, Block 72. A.D. BABCOCK'S ADDI­ TION to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 25. During the six months immediately following the sole, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Farmington Hill*. Michigan, Moy 4. 1988 Gary Galopin 30445 Northwestern <204 Farmingion Hills. Mi 48018 Attorney for Mortgagee MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK Mortgagee ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT THE ANNUAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 13, 1988 The place (or places) of ELECTION are Indicated below: HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST GYM and PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The following PROPOSITIONS or QUESTIONS will be voted upon: 6 Month CD EFFECTIVE Pioneer Bank GENERAL OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in the Hastings Area School District, Michigan, be Increased by 4.18 mills ($4.18 on each $1,000.00) for four (4) years, 1988 to 1991, for general operating purposes? 310 000 MINIMUM DEPOSIT The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7:00 o’clock a.m.. and remain open until 8:00 o’clock p.m., of the same Election day. NORTH BRANCH ADVERTISING ANNUAL RATE j MICHIGAN 13131688 3051 or 1 BOO 622 1889 DATED: June 2, 1988 BANNER Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE - Defoult having been made In the terms ond condition* of a certain mcrtqage mod* by DAVID W. VAN OORT, a single men of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor, to Michigan National Bank - Control, a national bonking association n/k/a Michigan National Bank, Mortgagee, dated the 23rd day of March. 1667. and recorded in lhe office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 4th day of May, 1987, In Uber 450 of Barry County Records, on page 172, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Thirty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety and 93/100 (03,890.93) Dollars; And no suit or proceeding* ot law or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, Therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the Stale of Michigan in such cose made ond pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that on Friday, the 1 st day of July, 1968, al 10 o'clock a.m.. Local Time, sold mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the east door entrance to the Court House in Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Two Indiana residents remain hospitalized after a two-vehicle accident in Assyna Township Tuesday afternoon on M-66 at Lacey Road. Witnesses told Barry County Sheriff's Deputy Don Glasgow that a van westbound on Lacey made a U-tum in the Intersection, which led to the accident The van's driver and a passenger, Kelley Coy, of Dowling, and Roberta Cole of Bellevue, were both taken to Community Hosltal In Battle Creek and were treated and released that night. The car’s occupants, Rodney Blackmore and Gean Phillips, of New Cadlsle, Ind, were listed in fair condition at Leila on Wednesday afternoon. No citations have been Issued, and the accident remains under investigation. Names of Candidates for the Board ot Education to be elected: Ann I. Ainslie (four year term) Patricia L. Endsley (four year term) cMaiiinjt. ANNUAL j YIELD | Call 948-8051 The HASTINGS Two remained hospitalized after rollover MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Default having been mode in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by KENNETH P. YEAKEL, a single man ol Borry County, Michigan. Mortgagor. Io Michigan National Bonk — Battle Creek, n/k/o Michigan National Bank, a national banking association. Mortgagee, dated the 14th day of January. 1987. and recorded In lhe office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry ond State of Michigan, on the 20th day of February. 1987 in Liber 477 of Barry County Record*, on page 36, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be doe, ot the date of this notice, lor principal ond interest, the sum of Twenty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Four and 21/100 (S29.284.21) Dollars: And no sull or proceeding* at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt cocured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale conlained in said mortgage, ond pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such cose made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on Friday, the 22nd day of July. 1968 at 10 o'clock. Local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale al public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East door en­ trance to the Court House in Hasting*. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Borry is held), of lhe premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary Io pay the amount due. os aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at Twelve and 629/100 percent (12.629%) per annum ond all legal costs, charges and ex­ penses. including the attorney fees allowed by law, ond also any sum or sums wh'ch may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect it* in­ terest in the premise*. Which sold premise* are described o* follows: All of that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Barry in the County of Barry, ond State of Michigan, ond described os follows, to wit: Parcel 1: Parcel of land in the northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as beginning at o point on the North right of way line of the Old Kalamazoo Road, sold point being 1313.14 feet South of and 322.88 feet East of the north 1/4 post of the above Section 7, thence North 1 degree 10' West 103.44 feet, thence, north 88° SO' East 100 feet, thence South 1° 10' East 103.44 feet io said north right of way line, thence south 88° 50' West along said right of way line 100 feet to the place of beginning, Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan. Parcel II: A parcel of lond in the Northeast 1/4 of Seclion 7. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing ol o point on the North right of way line of the Old Kalamazoo Rood, said point being 1316.7 feet South of ond 147.92 feet East ol lhe North 1/4 post of sold Section 7, running thence North 1° 10- West 103.44 feet, thence North 88° 50' East 175 feet, thence South 1° 10' East 103.44 feet to sold North right of way line, thence South 68° 50' West along said right of way 175 feet to the place of beginning. During th* six months immediately following the sole, the property may be redeemed. Doted ol Formington Hills. Michigan. May 5. 1988 Gary J. Golopin 30445 Northwestern Hwy. <204 Formington Hills, Ml 48018 Attorney lor Mortgagee 7' MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK Mortgagee I777’ NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mortgage made the 21st day of August. 1986, executed by CHARLES O. BOULTER ond TERESA M. BOULTER, husband ond wile, as mor­ tgagors. to the HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION, a Michigan corporation, doing business at Hostings, Michigan, os mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Borry County. Michigan, on August 21. 1986, in Liber 438 on Page 780. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the dote of this notice Thirty Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-one 18/100 ($30,471.18) Dollars for principal and in­ terest, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or ony port of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sole in said mortgage contained hav­ ing become operative by reason ol such default. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday. July 21. 1988, at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House in the City ol Hostings, that being the place for holding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for sole and sold to the highest bidder, ot public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mor­ tgage. together with interest thereon at fifteen (15%) percent per annum, together with th* legal costs and charges of sole, including the attorney fees as provided by low in said mortgage, the lands and promises in said mortgage mentioned and described as follows: to-wit: That part of Lot 17 of Supervisor Glasgow's Addi­ tion to lhe City of Hastings, according to the recorded plot thereof, being o part of the Nor­ thwest % ol Section 22. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, Barry County. Michigan, described as: Com­ mencing ot the Southeast corner thereof for a place of beginning, thence North along the lot line 130 feet, thence West 150 feet, thence South 130 feet to the lot line, thence East ISO feet to the place of beginning. City of Hastings. Borry County. Michigan. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Dated: June 6. 1988 Jomes H. Fisher (P26437) ol Siegel. Hudson. Geo S Fisher Attorneys for Hostings Savings & loon Association 607 North Broodway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (6/30) Synopsis of SPECIAL MEETING Hope Township Board May 17. 1988 - 7:30 p.m. All Board Members present. Three citizens. Established new set of pions and specs for storage building and records room. Meeting ajourned 10:10 p.m. Shirley R. Case. Clerk Attested by Patricio I. Baker, Supervisor (6/9) Patricia L. Endsley Secretary, Board of Education Hastings Area School District COUNTY TREASURER’S CERTIFICATE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Berry The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increases in the itotal tax rate limitation in any local unit affecting the taxable property in the school District and the years such increases are effective are as follows: LOCAL UNIT Proposed Variance Permits Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing on June 21,1988 at 7:30 p.m. In the County Commissioner's Room. County Annex Building, 117 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan. Cose No. V-8-88 - Donald & Judith Fein, (applicant). At this hearing, the following property, which lies generally on 11951 West 12 Mlle Rd.. Shelbyville, will be considered os the site for a variance to extend a non-conforming use. Parcel C: That part of the Southwest % of Sec. 5, T2N, R10W. Described as the East % of the follow­ ing described premises: Commencing 238.5 ft., East of lhe West '/« post of Sec. 5, thence South 39 degrees 54 minutes East 463.6 ft., thence South 49 degrees 44 minutes East 131 fl., thence South 57 degrees 42 minutes East 200 fl., thence South 2 degrees 41 minutes West 406.6 ft., thence North 65 degrees 55 minutes West 115 ft., for a FOB, thence North 65 degrees 55 minutes West 100 ft., thence North 7 degrees 28 minutes East 424.5 ft., thence South 57 degrees 42 minutes East 100 fl., thence Southerly to the POB. Orangeville Twp. All of the above described property is located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon a variance request either verbally or In writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any physically disabled persons requiring barrier-free accomodations in order to participate in the hearings, should contact the County Coor­ dinators Office at 948-4812. Site inspection of the above described property will be completed by Zoning Board of Appeals members lhe day of lhe hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Offir >. The variance application is available for public inspections ot the Barry County Planning Office. 117 S. Broodway, Hostings. Michigan during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:0C p.m. • Monday thru Fri­ day. Please call the Planning Office ot 948-4830 for further information. Norval E. Thaler, Barry County Clerk (6/9) State of Michigan County of Barry Probate Court-Juvenile Division ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING Cose No. 2985 To: Leslie Cassidy Butler IN THE MATTER OF: 2985 A petition has been tiled in the above matter. A hearing on lhe petition will be conducted by the court on June 23. 1988 ot 1:00 p.m. in Barry County Juvenile Court. 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Leslie Cassidy Butler personally appear before the court at t' e time and place staled above May 27. 1988 Richard H. Shaw Judgeol Probate (6/9) County of Barry City of Hastings Assyria Township Baltimore Township Carlton Township Castleton Township Hastings Township Hope Township Irving Township .Johnstown Township Maple Grove Township Rutland Township 'Woodland Township Barry Intermediate School District Hastings Area Schools VOTED INCREASES YEARS EFFECTIVE .25 None None None None 1. None 2. 1.5 1. 1. 1.5 2. 1.25 22.896 1988-1991 1988 1988 1988-1991 1988-1990 1988 1988-1992 1988-1989 Indefinitely 1988-1989 This Certificate is given pursuant to Section 3 of the “Property Tax Limitation Act" and does not include any tax rate limitation increases which are not required to be recorded in the Office of the County Treasurer. This Certificate is made in connection with an election to be held by the following School District: ELECTION DATE June 13, 1988 Juanita Yarger NAME OF DISTRICT Hastings Area School District DATED: May 4, 1988 COUNTY TREASURER’S CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increases in the total tax rate limitation in any local unit affecting the taxable property in the School District and the years such increases are effective are as follows: LOCAL UNIT VOTED INCREASES YEARS EFFECTIVE Bedford Township Hastings Area Schools None 20.8960 2.0000 2.4000 .0500 3 4 2 2 mills mills mills mills yrs. yrs. yrs. yrs. 1987-1989 1986-1989 1987-1988 1987-1988 This Certificate is given pursuant to Section 3 of the "Property Tax Limitation Act" and does not include any tax rate limitation increases which are not required to be recorded in the Office of the County Treasurer. This Certificate is made in connection with an election to be hsld Iby the following School District: NAME OF DISTRICT Hastings Area School District DATED: April 28, 1988 ELECTION DATE June 13, 1988 Ann Rosenbaum Calhoun County Treasurer �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 9. 1988 Southeastern students are four-time winners on honor roll Several students at Southeastern Elemen­ tary School were named to the Citizenship Honor Roll each of the four times the honor roll came out during the past school year. And those youngsters were all given certifi­ cates in recognition of their accomplish­ ments. In order to be named to the honor roll, students must be nominated by their teach­ ers, after meeting several guidelines set by the school. Youngsters must be well-behaved in the classroom, on the playground and in the lunchroom. They should be helpful to teach­ ers and other students, and show consider­ ation for the feelings, thoughts and behavior of others. The students need to have good listening habits, and must respect property, exhibit pride in quality of work and have good work habits. Fourth grade students who were on the Citizenship Honor Roll all four times Include (front row, from left) Bran­ dy Todd, Shanna Griner, Ronda Fisher, Debbie Griffin, Sharyn Kauffman, Jason Rose, Aaron Schantz, Jessica Smith, (middle row) Brandon Orbeck, Amanda Acheson, Dan Hadley, Russ Madden, Chad Price, Fred Billings, Jaime Brookmeyer, Angie Patterson, Joe Rodrieguez, (back row) Liz Bates, Rachel Wilcox, Seth Hutchins, Angie Sarver, Morgan Brill, Matt Birman, Ty Boulter, Jason Deal, Justin Brehm, Chad Keizer and Rich Haire. Third graders on the honor roll include (front row, from left) Jennifer Shumway, Justin Dunkelberger, Martha Gibbons, (middle row) Barbie Nelson, Joyce Griffith, Tonya Ryan, Eric Soya, (back row) David Shaneck, Shannon Mcllvain, Ronnie Sue Wilson, Lisa McKay and David Frisby. Miss­ ing from photo is Ta-a Hummed. Betsy Grigg’s first graders who earned their way to the honor roll four times are (front row, from left) Sara Slagstad, Christy Metzger, Natalie Acheson, Alicia Cooney, Laura Edger, Michelle Shumway, Tara Stockham, (back row) Brandon Hammond, Jack Rodriguez, Jim Clement, David Bar­ num, Craig Keizer and Joshua Warren, Joan Greenfield's second graders named four times to the honor roll are (front row, from left) Melissa Camp, Nicholas Souza, Jolene Pasternak, Billy Carter, Amanda Miller, Amy Swalnston, (back row) Katie Hadley, Jeremy Mallison and Jodi Palmer. Students in Laura Sharpe’s first grade classroom who were on the honor roll four times include (front row, from left) Todd Schantz, Patti Stockham, Elizabeth Carter, Jessica Fox (back row) April Krebs, Annie Nelson, Amber Reid, Maleah Clark and Sindi Felzke. Fifth graders on the honor roll include (front row, from left) Cal Casey, Brian Moras, Cam Giles (middle row) Marisa Kelly, Mark Furrow, Kris Meek, Holly Miller, Charity Cruttenden, (back row) Stacy Houghtalin, Jenny Myers, Tonya Scott, Rachel Griffin, Brenda Brooks and Sabrina Kosbar. JoAnn DeWitt’s second graders on the honor roll four times include (front row, from left) Greta Higgins, Amber Mikolojczyk, Julie Sherman, Ginger Johnson, Amy Archambeau, (second row) Max Krebs, Don Aspinall, Carl Smith, Josh Moras, Beau Barnum, Melissa Meaney, (back row) Jessica Robinson, Lindsey Plttlekow, Brooke Ulrich and Genna Nichols. Missing from photo is Laura McKinney. Most of Joan Kent’s second graders were named to the honor roll all four times, Including (front row, from left) Karen DeMott, Aleisha Miller, Julie An­ thony, Jessica Price, Jessica Merrill, Jamie Kirkendall, (middle row) Shauna Fisher, Matthew Barnum, Heidi Banning, Josh Newton, Jim Birman, Tim Rounds, Sarah Roush, Erica Eaton, (back row) Jennifer Rogers, Patrick Giles, Larry Bailey, Joshua Richie, Tye Casey, David Rose and Chris Young. Delton Significant cuts in staff ai programs will take place Kellogg Schools if voters in down millage proposals in M The board of education hm outlined $683,598 in cuts if the millage requestr fail, said Superintendent Dr John Sanders. - Proposed cuts include shortening the school day from six to five periods at the high school level and from seven to six periods for seventh and eighth gratters in the middle school. High school athletes also will have to pay to participate in sports and middle school sprats will be abandoned if proposed arts are implemented. Voters are being asked to approve three millage proposals in addition to filling two seats on the board of education. One proposal asks for approval of three ad­ ditional nulls for three years for general operational expenditures to find M much of the current programs as pouMe. Sanden said. However, even if the millage passes it will still be necessary to make $140,000 of cuts in the 1988-89 school district budget, be said. Another proposition requests Mt-mill for five years to generate funds to replace the middle school roof and make roof repairs on the other two district buildings plus fund maintenance and repairs of driveways and hike parking lots. t The other proposal asks voters to allow the district to levy the maximum authorized millage of 3O.45Q2 which is the same millage levied in 1987-88. Voter approval is needed because property values have increased more than the cost of Living, and when that happens, under the Headlee Amendment, voters must approve the levy of all the nullage. If voters do not waive the Headlee provi­ sion, the district stands to lose about $52,742 because the millage would be rolled back ap­ proximately .339 mill. Sanders said. Detailing the reductions that would have to be made if the millage requests fail, Sanders said proposed cuts include 11 teaching posi­ tions. one administrative position, and depart­ ment heads (who would no longer receive stipends for curriculum development, material selection and planning inservice ac­ tivities thereby eliminating the posts). No counseling services will be provided and there will be a significant reduction in instruc­ tional supplies. he said. k Layoffs of two custodians, teaching assistants and office assistants would also take place if voters turn down the millage. "It (a millage defeat) will have a significant impact." Sanders said. Southeastern project named top one in Michigan The fifth grade classes of Southeastern Elementary School participated in a threeweek study of the Constitution and Bill of Rights last winter. As the students engaged in poster-making, role playing and dramatizations, their social studies teacher. Robert Palmer, took pictures which were then entered in a national Con­ stitution Bicentennial contest, sponsored by Polaroid Corp. Last week, the school received notification that its entry in the contest was selected as the one winner representing the state of Michigan. Included in the award was a check for $250 to be used for fifth grade classroom needs. Judges for this contest were provided by Justice Warren Burger's Constitution Bicentennial Committee. The fifth grade's winning entry included photos of costumed impressions of Roger Williams. Anne Hutchinson, and Peter Zcnger. and a dramatization of King John signing the Magna Carta. Other photos showed students with posters they had created depicting the meaning of the "Four Freedoms" of the First Amendment. Also included were photos of students role­ playing Congress, the president, the Supreme Court, defense attorneys and prosecuting at­ torneys in two separate constitutional cases. Polaroid Corp, sent free cameras to elemen­ tary schools throughout the country to be used in the contest and the schools were able to keep the cameras. Students who made posters or did impcisonations for Bob Palmer's winning social studies project include (from left) Jennifer Gardner Tiffany Everett, Karey Sanders, Brenda Brooks, Bryce Arentz, Jason Alton, Brian Ben­ nett, Bob Palmer, Kari Baker, Jennie Warren, Gabrielle Solmes, Stacy Houghtalin and Rachel Griffin. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 9. 1988 — Page 11 Three accidents Saturday keep police busy in Hastings by Jeff Kaczmarczyk One vehicle toppled a business sign, another struck a tree and a third wound up on the front yard of Hastings City Hall Saturday when three road accidents near downtown Hastings kept police busy for the afternoon. No serious injuries were reported, but seven people were treated for minor injuries received in the three separate incidents. Brake failure led to the first accident at 1:18 p.m. near the corner of State Street and North Broadway. Hastings Police Patrolman George Wimck said Wayne H. Frazier, 36, was westbound on State Street when he attempted to stop for a red light at lhe intersection of State and Broadway. The brakes on the 1964 Chevrolet failed, and Frazier struck a southbound car broadside in the intersection. The impact forced lhe second car out of the intersection, and Fraizcr’s car continued forward, jumped the curb and came to a rest on the City Hall lawn. Frazier, of 7208 North Ave., Hastings, was not injured in the accident. But his passengers, Ellen Hardart, 74, and Nelle Hardart, 40, both of 5171 Barryville Rd., Nashville, were slightly hurt in the crash. Neither of lhe three were wearing sealbelts, Winick said. Patrolman Harold Hawkins said Jeremy Todd, 16, who was westbound on Stale Road, failed to see an oncoming car heading south on Broadway Avenue. The southbound car, which was driven by Frank Sturgis, 62, hit lhe westbound vehicle in the right side, forcing lhe young driver's car off the southwest corner of the intersection. The Todd's car struck a Michigan Beil cable box and a tree before coming to rest. The Sturgis car skidded into a vehicle driven by a woman from Dearborn Heights who was waiting to cross Broadway Avenue. She was not injured in the accident, and no damage was done to her car, Hawkins said. Todd, of Crane Road, Middleville, was taken by Hastings Ambulance to Pennock Hospital where he was treated for a broken ankle. Hawkins said he was given a citation for failure to yield lhe right of way. Sturgis and his passenger, Louise Sturgis, 56, both of 2612 McKinley, Kalamazoo, were also treated and released at Pennock Hospital. The third accident of lhe afternoon, at 6:16 p.m., involved a semi-tractor truck on West State Street at Cass Street. Larry Harr, of 1050 Sibley NW, Grand Rapids, was heading west on State Street when he slowed his car to make a right turn into the Rax Restaurant parking lot. Immediately behind him was the cab of the semi truck driven by Anthony F. Lewis, Jr., of 2849 Continental, Muskegon. Hawkins said when Harr slewed to turn, Lewis was unable to stop in lime to avoid impact. Lewis swerved the truck to the left, but struck Harr in the rear, spinning the car around and onto the Rax Restaurant lawn. Meanwhile, Lewis' vehicle turned to the right, went up on the lawn and struck a portable road sign before stopping. Neither Harr nor Lewis was injured, but a passenger in Harr’s car, 26-year-old Wendy Marie Harr, of the same address, was transported to Pennock Hospital by Hastings Ambulance where she was treated for cuts to lhe head and released. Lewis’ truck was not damaged, but Harr's car was removed by Hastings Wrecker. Lewis received a citation for failure to stop in an assured clear distance. A car ran onto the lawn of Hastings City Hall Saturday afternoon after fail­ ed brakes led to a two-car accident at the comer of Broadway and State Street. Four were injured in the accident, and two were treated and released from Pennock Hospital. ...no serious injuries reported in any of these accidents. The other driver, 17-year-old Margie Beth Arnold, of 369 Beaumont Dr., Battle Creek, was injured in the accident. Her passenger, Christina Arnold, 15, of the same address, was also slightly hurt in the crash. Neither Arnold was wearing a seatbelt, and both were taken to Pennock Hospital by Hastings Ambulance for treatment and later released. Frazier received a citation for failure to yield. The second accident occurred exactly three hours later at the corner of Broadway Avenue and State Road. Three were hurt in a two car accident Saturday afternoon on North Broadway Avenue and State Road In Hastings. Police said the accident occurred when the vehicle in the foreground failed to yield the right of way, crossed Broadway and was struck by the car at left. | Second motion to grant bond denied Tentative trial date set in Goddard slaying by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A tentative trial date of July 11 has been set for the two defendants accused of murder in the. 1986 shotgun slaying of Ricky Goddard. The court also denied a second request to grant bond for Sharon Goddard, 35, and Richard Eckstein, 31, both of whom are accused of conspiring to murder Sharjn's husband to collect insurance money on his life. Both entered not guilty pleas last month to charges of first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. In Barry County Circuit Court Tuesday defense attorneys David Dodge and John Hofman again asked the court to grant a change of venue for the upcoming murder trials. The two argued the widespread local publicity the case has received would make it impossible to seat a jury with no prior knowledge of the case. But Chief Assistant Dale Crowley said the court has successfully seated a jury during the 1986 murder trial of Norman Woodmansee in connection with the Goddard case as well as this year's conspiracy trial of George Zugel for his role in the murder. "We do not believe it would be impossible to select a fair and impartial jury in Barry County," Crowley said, adding that the defense has not shown a strong and bitter outpouring of local sentiment again** Sharon Goddard and Eckstein. Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. DcnJig agreed to take the matter under advisement, which preserves the possibility of a change of venue at a later date. Following a two-hour conference in the judge's chambers Wednseday afternoon between the judge, prosecutor and attorneys. Deming also denied a motion by both defense counselors to grant bond for the two defeadents. Attorneys argued that both Sharon Goddard and Eckstein had lived and worked in the area for most of their lives, had family in the area and were likely to remain until the trial. Until their arrest in April, Dodge and Hofman said each of their clients were free to move from the county if they wished. But Crowley told the court neither had left the area before their re-arrest because both had been released and were not awaiting trial. A motion introduced by Dodge to quash testimony from April s preliminary exam in district court will be heard Monday in circuit court before Judge Richard M. Shuster. Additional motions and a pretrial hearing have been set for June 24 in circuit court. Goddard and Eckstein remain lodged in the Barry County Jail. The pair were arrested in early April on charges of plotting to have Dowling resident Norman Woodmansee kill Ricky Goddard, 31, on the night of Jan. 25. Sharon Goddard found her husband dead in the dining room of their Dowling home when she returned home from work about 7 a.m. In July 1986 Woodmansee was sentenced to life in prison for the Goddard murder, but co-defendants Sharon Goddard and Eckstein were released for lack of evidence. The discovery of lhe murder weapon and new testimony from earlier witnesses led to their re-arrest in April. The two were bound over to circuit court to stand trial on the two charges following a preliminary exam in 56th District Court tint ended April 27. The first-degree murder charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison. Co-defendant Zugel will be sentenced Aug. 3 for his role in the Goddard slaying. Zugel, 36, had been scheduled to be sentenced May 18 on charges of aiding and abetting second degree murder and of conspiracy to commit perjury at the Woodmansee trial. But sentencing was delayed until after Zugel appears as a prosecution witness at next month's trial for Eckstein and Goddard. Zugel also remains lodged at the Barry County Jail. A semi-tractor ended up on the lawn of Rax Restaurant on West State Street in Hastings Saturday afternoon after it struck the back of a car mak­ ing a right-hand turn. One minor injury was reported In the accident. Dry weather leads to rash of fires by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Unseasonably dry weather contributed to an unusually high number of building and grass fires that cauced over S25.OOO worth of damage in the Hastings area in the past week. Thirteen reported fires in a five-day period — including five on Tuesday — kept Hastings firefighters occupied, said Fire Chief Roger Caris. No serious injuries were reported, but one fireman was treated for minor injuries while fighting a fire on Saturday. Caris said the lack of rain was a major fac­ tor in several of the incidents. "A lol of this is attributed to the dryness,” he said. “Il’s just too dry out there.” Hastings firemen responded to a grass fire Friday at 2169 Gun Lake Road. The fire was caused by using an improper burning barrel, Caris said. On Saturday, fireman were called to the Barry County Animal Shelter to put out a grass and railroad ties fire. The blaze was pro­ bably caused by fireworks and may have been set intentionally, Caris said. He added pipe fittings laid out across the ties may have been damaged. At 3:45 that afternoon, firemen were called to 718 E. Mill Sl. for a grass fire caused by children playing with a lighter. Fireman Wes Bender was injured while he was m top of a firetruck and was caught across the throat by a nearly invisible clothes line, Caris said. Bender was thrown back into the truck's safety bar and suffered bruises to the ribs and abrasions. He was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released. Firemen responded to three fires Sunday evening, the first at 8:25 p.m. Firefighters put out a blaze that began in a storage shed and spread to a house at 2467 Wood School Rd. in Irving Township Caris said the fire began when a resident was burning paper behind the house and wind caught it and blew sparks into the shed. Damage is estimated at $13,500 to the shed, house and contents. At 9:03 p.m. firemen were called to 4296 S. Broadway to put out a fire in a grove of pine trees. Caris said several acres of pine needles burned in lhe fire but no trees were damaged. Officials are unsure how that fire began. Shortly afterwards, firefighters put out a car fire at 9:15 p.m. at the comer of Park and Center streets in Hastings. Ray Erickson, Rooert tnckson, Bill Nelson and Scott Planck of Nashville were riding their bikes near the sewage treatment plant when they spotted the flames and helped to alert firefighters. The Hastings Fire Department was sum­ moned to five fires Monday, the first call coming at 2:37 a.m. A fire was reported in a smoke stack al Hastings Manufacturing, but it was suc­ cessfully put out before firefighters arrived. At 6:34 a.m., firefighters returned to the pine plantation at 4292 S. Broadway Ave. after a spark apparently re-ignited the fire that had been extinguished the previous evening. That afternoon, the Hastings department assisted the BPH Fire Department of Delton in putting out a fire that destroyed a travel trailer and five acres of grass on M-43 near Anders Road. The blaze began when the trailer's owner was smoking meat nearby. Damage is estimated at several thousand dollars, Caris said. Firefighters were called to 2755 Star School Rd. after a fire was reported in an attached garage. Caris said the blaze was successfully contained in the garage, with minor damage to the house. But total damages were estimated at $9,000 to the garage and contents. Also on Monday afternoon, firefighters ex­ tinguished a small grass fire at 809 Mid­ dleville Rd. that began from burning trash. Monday afternoon, firefighters were called to a garage fire at 410 Maple Grove Rd., but the fire was successfully put out oefore firemen arrived on the scene. A car fire at M-37 and McCann Road was also put out Monday afternoon before the fire crew arrived on the scene. Because of the unusually long dry spell. Caris said residents should be extra cautious when burning. He added that no burning permits will be issued to bum on or adjacent to forest land un­ til lhe dry spell ends. Break-in defendant guilty of receiving stolen property by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A jury found a 22-year-old Hastings man innocent Tuesday of breaking into Dimond Machinery in Rutland Township last fall. But the jury found Noland W. Mesecar guilty of the lesser charge of receiving and concealing stolen property over S100 in connection with the Nov. 28 break-in at Dimond Machinery. Mesecar, of 5285 Upton Road, also pleaded guilty to a supplemental charge that he was convicted previously of a felony. Sentencing was set for July 6 in Barry County Circuit Court. The maximum Mesecar could receive is five years in prison and/or S2.500 in fines. He also could be sentenced to additional jail lime on lhe habitual offender charge. Mesecar, who has over three dozen prior offenses on his record, was one of four people charged in connection with the S2.400 robbery at the machine shop located at 1763 N. Middleville Road. State police charged Mesecar and another defendant threw a four-by-four board through a window, broke into the Dimond building and removed a $400 Snap On batteiy charger and a tool box and tools valued at $2,000. Two pieces of paper found later in lhe Dimond parking lot from lhe Department of Social Services to Mcsecar's co-defendant, Tim Vansiclen, led police to the accused suspects. Police recovered lhe tools a few days later from Gerald Lake, who told officials he had been trying to sell them for Mesecar. The battery charger was later found al lhe home of Mcsecar's uncle. Police said lhe charger's serial numbers had been cut off the case. Both Vansiclen and Lake pleaded guilty to reduced charges earlier this year in Barry County Circuit Court. Charges against Mesecar's uncle, Gale Mesecar, are still pending in court. Hastings firemen work to extinguish the fire that darkened the sky over the Barry County Animal Shelter and the sewage treatment plant for several minutes Saturday. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 9, 1988 The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 ..AUK For Rent MOBILE HOME on lakefront lot at Algonquin, 1 or 2 persons only, partially furnished, S200 a month with first & last months rent, references, I year lease. Phone 945-9481. Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: Saturday, June 11. 9-4. Many misc. items, children’s clothing, toys, house­ hold items and lots of new Tupperware. ONE DAY ONLY. Three miles north of Carlton Center, six miles west of Lake Odessa. 374-7846. For Sale \ulomolive Thank You Jobs Wanted CARD OF THANKS MECHANIC heavy diesel, automotive, custom lathe work, licensed, have tools-will travel. 852-0763. We wish to thank all our friends and relatives who attended our 50lh Anniversary Open House. A special thanks to Fr. Pohl and special musical group at church, all those who sent cards, gifts, floral arrange­ ments, made phone calls and those who drove so far to be with us. A very special thank you to our great family for hosting the party and presenting us with such a memorable gift. We love you all very much. ________ Ted & Jean Ziegler li usinexs .S'ervices 1983 BUICK CENTURY LIMITED, air conditioning, cruise control, six cylinder, 70,000 miles, asking $4,300. Can 948-2133.____________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 FOR SALE: 1976 Cutlass S, 350, p.s., p.b., air, good tires, new brakes, runs great, some rust, $645. 765-5142 SEWING MACHINE SERVICE: all makes and models, all work guaranteed, free estimates. Call Lyle Thomas at Advantage Business Machines 948-2073. 15 years experience. Pick up and delivery possible.__________________ Community Xotices THE NAZARETH COLLEGE Reading Center is offering their summer reading program in the Hastings area from July 5 through the 29th. Individual instruction. For more information or to register call 1-800-792-4305, exL 216,8 to 5 p.m. 8.80% TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regulator occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 Real Estate 10 BEAUTHLLY WOODED acres near Mancelona. Many deer, near lakes, riven, and state land. $7,500 with $100 down, $75 per month, 9% land contract Call 616-938-1097 or write Northern Land Co. 5875 Andorra Dr. Williamburg, Ml. 49690,__________________ SHANTY CREEK - Schuss Mountain. Enjoy special privileges of golfing, skiing, beach club, tennis, athletic facil­ ities, indoor/outdoor pools, that accompany owning a piece of this world class resort. $9000 with $1000 down, $100 per month, 10% land contract Call Northern Land Co. at 616-938-1097,_____________ HitUHD CD* Call HARRY BOISCH ft#glBtwr#d Bop. First of Michigan Corporation STEWART LAKE 5894 McKibben Rd., 2 bedroom summer home for sale by owner, $37,500. By appointment only. Phone 623-6419 or 664-5829. 1-8OO-32H7O9 •Rote effective 6/7/88* All CDs ore FSUC or FDIC insured up to S 100.000 per client per depository institution. SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MBCHINIS SALES and SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES Lyle L. Thomas Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, MJ 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your,.. Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Heme Auto • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE ...at 945-3412 Help Wanted CHILD CARE and light house­ keeping needed in my Hastings home, part-time near Central School. 945-3606__________ HELP WANTED- Middleville Branch - Idler. Hastings Office teller & bookkeeper. Applica­ tions for part-time positions arc now being accepted. Average 20-24 hours per week. A profes­ sional appearance & an aptitude for working with numbers is required. Contact the Personnel Office at Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court Hastings, Mi. 49058. EOE______________ “HIRING”! Government jobs your area. S 15,000 - S68.000. Call (602) 838-8885._______ JOB OPPORTUNITY - if you are searching for a career with specialized training, then we may have an opportunity for you. Murco, Inc., the oldest and largest beef processor in the state is presently accepting applica­ tions for gcncrai laborers and meal cutting trainees. We offer a complete benefit package including: 1. Specialized train­ ing program; 2. Paid medical health and life insurance; 3. Paid holidays; 4. Vacation with pay; 5. Employee product discount; 6. Quarterly and yearly bonus programs. If you are looking for a future in a skilled trade, please apply at Murco, Inc., Monday thru Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Murco 11 11th St, Plain­ well, Mich. EOE.__________ LIKE TO WORK CONSTRUCTION? We have several openings in new unit. Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, and elec­ tricians, no experience neccssay. We pay you while you learn. Call (616>-731-5520 or if long distance 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard. MACHINIST. First class full lime at Delton plant, tool room experience required. Call for interview 623-2317, Pcmco. WANTED: Milking herdsman for modem diary farm, new housing available. Five days plus benefits. Respond to Ad #318, c/o The Hastings Remin­ der, PO Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058.__________________ TRUCK DRIVERS: 48 states, excellent annual earnings, with people-oriented company, requires 3 years driving experi­ ence, E.O.E. M/F, contact Fineline Frcightways, 435 E. Mill St., Hastings. 945-2771. WANTED: Milking herdsman for modem diary farm, new housing available. Five days plus benefits. Respond to Ad #318, c/o The Hastings Remin­ der, PO Box 188, Hastings, MI 49058.___________________ WANTED: Milking herdsman for modem diary farm, new housing available. Five days plus benefits. Respond to Ad #318, c/o The Hastings Remin­ der, PO Box 188, Hastings, MI 49058. Miscellaneous 1000 SUNBEDS TONING TABLES Sunal-WOLFF Tanning Beds, SlenderQucst Passive Exercise:;. Call for FREE Color Catalogue. Save to 50% 1-800-228-6292. F or Sale OLD PAVING BRICKS from Kalamazoo streets. Great for walkway, patio, driveway. Supply limited. 48<f each. 1-721-3444. Township candidates, continued positions on the Barry Township board, in­ cluding incumbent Republican Arnold Lawrence of 5144 Sheffield Dr.. Hickory Corners. Incumbent David N. Hughes chose not to run again. Also running for trustee are Republicans Dari Herbert. Dorothy Weaver and Larry Maupin. Herbert lives at 6862 Herbert Rd.. Delton while Weaver resides at 11264 E. Shore Dr.. Delton and Maupin is from 10560 Manning Lake Rd. •In Carlton Township, all candidates arc Republicans and only the treasurer’s post, held by Janet Foley of 3570 Carlton Center Rd.. Hastings, is being challenged. Beverly Allerding of 1819 Brown Rd.. Freeport hopes to unseat Foley in the primary where one con­ testant from each party will be selected. The remaining candidates arc unopposed in­ cumbents: Supervisor Richard Yarger of 15 Sisson Rd.. Freeport; Clerk Deloris J. Dipp of 704 W. Freeport Rd., Freeport (appointed previously to replace Sandra Rausch who resigned); trustees Gerald Endres of 1422 Vcddcr Rd.. Lake Odessa and Keith Marlow of 2730 Jordan Rd.. Freeport. •In Castleton Township, all candidates arc Republicans and only one newcomer is runn­ ing for one of two open trustee seats. Bill Wilson of 9549 Thomapple Lake Rd.. Nashville has thrown his hat into the ring for a township board trustee scat, incumbents Nelson Rascy chose not to run again and Sharon Bishop’s name can not appear on the ballot because she is a government employee with the Postal Service. The remaining candidates arc unopposed in­ cumbents including Supervisor Justin W. Cooley of 512 N. Main St.. Nashville; Clerk Junia Jarvie of P.O. Box 216 Price Rd.. Nashville and Treasurer Loretta Pixley of 9180 Thomapple Lake Rd.. Nashville. •In Hastings Charter Township Franklin C. Beckwith of 1950 N. Broadway hopes to replace trustee Ned White who chose not to run again. The other candidates for three of the four open trustee offices arc incumbents Walter Beck of 1015 E. State Rd., Hastings. Robert Casey of 2525 Campground Rd.. Hastings and Virginia Sherry of 3041 Charlton Park Rd.. Hastings. Supervisor Richard C. Thomas of 1510 Bachman Rd.. Hastings; Clerk Juanita A. Slocum of 2853 S. Broadway. Hastings and Treasurer Diana M. (Slocum) Phillips of 532 W. Sager Rd.. Hastings are unopposed in­ cumbents. All Hastings Township Board can­ didates are Democrats. •Hope Township voters will sec a race bet­ ween two newcomers for the office of treasurer in the primary election with Loy Ann Leinaar and Robert B. Norton hoping to replace treasurer Mary Tack who will not run again. Leinaar lives at 5769 Saggion Rd.. Cloverdale and Norton is of4700 Cordes Dr.. Delton. With two spots open for trustee, incumbent Meryl L. Peake of 4900 Peake Rd. is seeking re-election while Nelson Hine will not be on the ballot. John R. Scarbrough of 2655 W. Dowling Rd.. Hastings and John S. Woods of 9125 S. Wail Lake Rd.. Delton arc the challengers for a trustee spot. All the candidates arc Republicans. •In Irving Township, all the candidates are unopposed incumbent Republicans seeking new terms in their current offices. They arc: Supervisor Leslie Raber of 3192 Woodruff Rd.; Clerk Emily Harrison of 6925 Parmalee Rd.. Middleville; Treasurer Norene L. Reigler 7471 Buehler Rd.. Freeport and trustees W. James Harrison of 6925 Parmalee Rd.. Middleville and Charles W. Kidder of 4550 Woodschool Rd.. Hastings. •Johnstown Township voters will see the names of Supervisor Verlyn F. Stevens, Clerk June P. Doster and Trustee Penny S. Hovanec on the ballot as they seek re-election to their posts. Treasurer C. Wendell Strickland, of 3700 Strickland Rd.. Bartle Creek, hopes to switch hats. He is running for one of two open trustee assignments on the board while Wilma J. Strickland of the same address hopes to fill the treasurer vacancy. Stevens lives at 1492 Hickory Rd.. Battle Creek. Doster resides at 1815 Lacey Rd.. Dowling and Hovanec is of 13220 Banfield Rd., Battle Creek. All the Johnstown Township candidates are Republicans. •All candidates for public office in Maple Grove Township are Republicans as well. Rodney R. Crothers of 8105 Barryvillc Rd.. Nashville will seek another four years as supervisor. Clerk Susan K. Butler of 9752 Evart Rd., Nashville is seeking re-election while being opposed by challenger Ann J. Schantz of 8665 Maple Grove Rd., Nashville. REAL ESTATE MILLER SINCE REAL ESTATE 1940 Ken Miller, C M.d., C.R.S. & Mike Humphreys Associate Brokers Hastings (616) 945-5182 Hastings Public Library is seeking bids on curtains for the library. Specifications are available at the library during regular working hours. Bids are due: June 15, 1988, 4:00 p.m. Treasurer Joyce Starring is alone in her bid for another four years in office. She lives at 8610 Cloverdale Rd.. Nashville. Donald F. Wilkutt II of 9515 M-66. Nashville hopes to unseat one of two incum­ bent candidates for two open trustee scats. Running for re-election are Monte M. Allen of 7980 S. Clark Rd.. Nashville and Floyd Shilton 5104 Guy Rd.. Nashville. •In Orangeville Township, all but one of the candidates arc Democrats. Joan Hulst of 11671 Marsh Rd.. Shelbyville is the lone Republican in her race against one other challenger and two defenders for two available trustee appointments. Incumbents Fred E. Lewis of 6675 Boulter Rd.. Shelbyville and Danny J. Boulter of 7076 Lindsey Rd.. Delton are defending their posts as trustees against Hulst and William Blackmore of 9615 W. Keller Rd. Supervisor Russell K. Stanton of 6626 McKibben Rd.. Delton is facing opposition in his attempt to hold on to his post for another four years. Boyce R. Miller of 12914 Marsh Rd.. Shelbyville hopes to defeat Stanton for the supervisor title. Orangeville Township Clerk Darlene Harper of 11031 Wildwood Rd.. Shelbyville is the lone runner for her position and Treasurer Lee Cook of 6491 Norris Rd.. Delton is unopposed in a bid for re-election. •Two trustees will be selected by voters in the primary in Prairieville Township since all candidates are Republicans. Incumbent trustee Willis E. Aukerman 7990 Milo Rd.. Delton is up against Jerry Midkiff of 7652 Oak Dr.. Delton and Gregory J. Linker of 10157 3 Mile Rd.. Plainwell. Incumbent trustee Graydon Doster chose not to seek another foui year term. The remaining incumbents arc unopposed, which include Supervisor Roy Reck of 9290 Milo Rd.. Plainwell: Clerk Janette Emig of 12896 Mcrlau. Plainwell and Treasurer Darlene Vickery of 10404 Norris Rd.. Delton. Praricvillc Park Board candidates are Janeth E. Somers, Robert Dewaters. Robert F. Boehm, Lloyd Goyings, Thomas F. Russell and William H. Alman. •The entire Rutland Charter Township Board board hopes to be returned to office. All the members have filed for candidacy in­ cluding: Democrats Robert M. Edwards (supervisor) of 3793 Gun Lake Rd., Hastings; Phyllis Fuller (clerk) of 102 Tanner Lake Rd., Hastings; Dale I. Cappon (treasurer) of 3355 W. State Rd.. Hastings; and Barbara J. Bed­ ford of 215 Penny St.. Hastings, and Russell Palmer of 150 N. Middleville Rd.. Hastings (trustees). Sandra James of 1750 Heath Rd.. Hastings and Jerry L. Bradley arc Republican candidates vying for trustee positions. •One newcomer in Thomapple Township has made his bid for public office. Rex W. Schad of 311 E. Main St.. Middleville is unopposed for one of two open trustee seats on the board. Frederick Rock chose not to seek re-election. Incumbents running unopposed arc William R. Getty of 8323 Irving Rd. for trustee; Shirley A. Eaton of 511 Thornton St.. Mid­ dleville for treasurer; Donna Kenyon of 407 Johnson St.. Middleville for clerk and Donald E. Boysen of 9600 Finkbcincr Rd.. Mid­ dleville for supervisor. All candidates are Republicans. •Only two incumbents arc running for of­ fice in Woodland Township where Republican Clerk Carol Hewitt of 5336 N. Clark Rd.. Woodland and Republican trustee Dave Makely have announced their intent to seek another four years in office. Squaring off for the supervisor post, being vacated by Wayne Henney, is Democrat Earl Engle of 6S80 N. Woodland Rd.. Woodland, against Douglas L. MacKenzic of 8964 Jor­ dan Rd.. Woodland and Darell Slater of 168 State St. Woodland, both Republicans. Hewitt’s challengers are Republicans Mary Jo Bump of 197 S. Main. Woodland and Diane J. Barnum of 6750 Martin Rd., Woodland. Cheryl Allen of 7304 Carlton Center Rd.. Woodland and Peggy K. France of 7333 N. Martin Rd.. Lake Odessa, Republicans, are running for treasurer, a post being vacated by Lucy Jordan. Duane A. Bump of 6093 Volte Rd., hopes to replace Dallas Rush as trustee. •Yankee Springs Township Supervisor John Rough. Jr. of 3057 Sandy Beach. Wayland is being challenged by G. David VanElst of 480 S. Yankee Springs Rd.. Mid­ dleville. Both are Republicans. Three people are running for two open trustee positions including incumbent Republican Dorothy L. Seger of 12605 Oakwood Shores. Wayland. Also on the ballot for trustee will be Republicans Ronald V. Heilman of 12676 Park Dr.. Wayland and Jack Finkbciner of 10941 Gun Lake Rd.. Middleville. Incumbent Clerk Marilyn Page of 2532 Briggs Rd.. Middleville is unopposed and in­ cumbent Republican treasurer Alice M. Jans ma is alone in her bid for re-election. Two people arc running for the office of cnntable including Democrat Clayton Kelley. Jr. of 11393 Oaklcigh Rd.. Middleville and Russell Lewis of 631 Bowns Mills Rd.. Middleville CAR & TRUCK REPAIR i 'ndrus W 1435 S. Honovo. St.. HaltlnB«. Mich. 49055 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Sendee Hoort: Monday 8 to 8. Tuesday-Friday 8 io 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA Summer Youth Employment JOBS Are you between 16 and 21? Low income or Handicapped? Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! FORPONDAND LAKE STOCKING Three Hastings girls take part in Special Olympics Three Hastings girls were among the 27,000 youngsters who participated in the Michigan State Special Olympics June 2-4 in Ml. Pleasant. The three. Violet Krepps. Staci Simpson and Dana Vogel, all earned medals at the games, where the emphasis is placed not on winning, but on enthusiasm, effort and sportsmanship. The three earned the trip to the area 11 state meet, comprised of youngsters from Kent and Barry Counties, after placing high in the regional meet held in Grand Rapids. Krepps and Simpson both earned silver medals in the 50 and 100 dashes and a bronze in the running long jump. Vogel earned bronze medals in the 50 and 100 dashes and a silver in the long jump. The kids are grouped together in classes depending on their age and ability. The games are sponsored by Spartan Stores and include track and field events as well as weight lifting, tennis, bowling, volleyball, gymnastics and aquatics. Area Deaths____________ Royce W. Brooke LAKE ODESSA - Royce William Brooke, 57, of W. Eaton Highway, Lake Odessa passed away Saturday, June 4, 1988 at the Provincial House in Hastings. Mr. Brooke was bom on November 15, 1930 in Sunfield, the son of W. Lance and Bernice (Collier) Brooke. He attended Sunfield High School and served in the United States Marine Corp from 1949 to 1952. He was a life long resident of Sunfield and Lake Odessa area. He married Mary Beard on September 20, 1953 in Lake Odessa. He was a member of the Central United Methodist Chruch in Lake Odessa. Mr. Brooke is survived by his wife, Mary; one son, Raymond of Lake Odessa] one daughter, Mrs. Lloyd (Gayle) Williams of Lake Odessa; three grandchildren; two brothers, Gerald of Dowling and Merlin of Sunfield; two sisters, Leona Binns of Sunfield and Beulah Harkness of Breckenridge. Preceding him in death were one daughter, Sylvia in July 1975. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 7, 1988 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Rev. Charles Richards officiating. Burial was at the Lakeside Cemetery. A Royce Brooke Memorial Fund has been established in care of the Funeral Home. Pearl M. Plank HASTINGS - Pearl M. Plank, 77, of 4449 Buehler Rd., Hastings, passed away Saturday, June 4,1988 at the Willcox Community Hospi­ tal, Willcox, Arizonia. Mrs. Plank was bom on March 20, 1911 in Hastings, the daughter of Edward and Mabie (Stoughton) Walters. She was raised in Hastings and attended schools there graduating in 1929. She lived in Cleveland for a short time but lived most of her life at the Buehler Road address. She was a member of the Hastings Church of lhe Nazarene. Mrs. Plank is survived by two daughters, Marie Ruder of Willcox, Arizonia and Rytha Poll of Hastings; two sons, Jerry Plank of Hast­ ings and LeRoy Plank of Louisville, Kentucky; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one brother, Elmer Walters of Battle Creek and one sister, Gladys Cook of Colorado. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 9 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. James Lietzman officiat­ ing. Burial will be at lhe Irving Township Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of The Nazarene. L Irene Stockham BATTLE CREEK - L. Irene Stockham, 85. of 65 West Morgan Avenue, Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, June 1,1988 at Thor­ napple Manor. Mrs. Stockham was bom cn December 8, 1902 in Marion County, Missouri, the daughter of George W. Jones and LuLu B. Simmons. She came to Battle Creek in the late 1920’s from Marion County. She married Jesse R. Stockham, who preceded her in death in 1983. Mrs. Stockham is survived by three sons Robert and Theodore Stockham, both of Hast­ ings and William Stockham of Delton; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one brother, Henry E. Jones of Battle Creek; one sister, Annabcrry Longacre of Ewing, Missouri. ~ Funeral services were held Saturday, June 4, 1988 in the Chapel at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens in Battle Creek with Rev. Dr. David H. Graham officiating. Burial was at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were made by Farley-Estes Funeral Home, Battle Creek. Russell W. Monica DELTON - Russell W. Monica, of 7250 Hayward Road, Delton, passed away Friday, June 3,1988 at the Bridgewood Nursing Home in Plainwell where he had been a patient since March of this year. Mr. Monica was born on December 29,1898 in Cloverdale, the son of Charles and Emma (Nagel) Monica. He had lived in the Delton area since his retirement in 1956. He fanned on the Miller Road for many years and was employed for 40 years at the Monarch Division of the Allied Paper Company in Kalamazoo. He was married to Goldie Harrington on September 6, 1922. He was a member of the Delton Golden Agers. He attended the McCallum Church. Mr. Monica is survived by his wife, Goldie; one sister, Mrs. Evelyn (Payne) Evans, Bellevue; one brother, Lester Monica of Hast­ ings; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, June 6, at Williams Funeral Home, with Pastor Gerald W. Gallaway officiating. Burial will be in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe American Cancer Society. Envelopes are avail­ able at the funeral home. Phillip D. Wright NASHVILLE - Phillip D. Wright, 46, formerly of 6345 Cloverdale Road, Nashville, passed away Monday, June 6,1988 at Kalama­ zoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital in Kalamazoo. Mr. Wright was born on June 28, 1941 in Maple Grove Township, Barry County, the son of Clare and Gertrude (Wood) Wright. He was raised in lhe Lacey area and amending schools there. He graduated in 1959 from Nashville High School. He married Janet Everett in 1958 with their marriage ending in divorce. In 1969 he married Donna S. Them. Mr. Wright was employed at Clark Manu­ facturing Company in Battle Creek for 20 years, retiring in 1979 because of failing health. Mr. Wright is survived by his wife, Donna; five sons, Michael Davis serving in the United States Army in Germany, Ronald Davis serv­ ing in the United States Army in Panama, Scott Davis of Lansing, David Wright of Fl Colins, Colorado, and Daniel Wright ofHastings; three daughters, Patricia Wright of Lansing, Debra Erway and Dawn Wright both ofHastings; nine grandchildren; three brothers, Ronald Wright of Vicksburg, James Wright of Bellevue and Hugh Wright of Las Vegas, Nevada. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, June 10,1988 at lhe Wilcox Cemetery with Norman L. Herron officiating. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. 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Cash, Arkansas 72421 Happy 27th Birthday On June lOth MARY From - MARK � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-06-16.pdf 6b2898d6882ae7fab76f03395d0cff9d PDF Text Text NEWS ...wrap uounty survey to be distributed Story on page 7 Story on page 6 ~ "————' HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBWIY Thefts may be civil matter A washing machine, a clothes dryer and a videocassette recorder were reported stolen Friday from a Yankee Springs residence, but authorities believe the problem is a civil matter. The owner told Barry County Sheriffs deputies the items were taken sometime between 2 p.m. and midnight from his home in the 2000 block of Yankee Springs Road. Deputies suapect the victim's 26-year-old ex-girlfriend took the • appliance*. Because the two lived together for six years before recently splitting up, deputies advised the victim the case is a civil matter. The Kenmore washer and dryer are valued at $250 each, while the VCR's cost is estimated to be $500. The criminal investigation was closed. H.H.S. alumni honor local author 1 hashngs, MicfflGAfusSe Hastings VOLUME 133. NO. 25 Ornaments stolen from care Bury County Sheriffs deputies ire investigi'.ing the theft of three automobile hood ornament, last week from a puking lot rear Gun Like. Deputies Mid three gttesa U the Pages Resort <m Gun Lake reported missing ornaments on Tbsnday. The three thefts are believed to have been done by die aame people. Ornaments were taken from a 1M4 Olds, a IMJ Mercury Marquia nd a 1977 LindM Each U ntoed at S25. The amvtMclea an were parked to the Pages Aeaoit parking lot the nigh: of Juneg, deputies mid. One of the victims told deputies he saw three young boys pass by his cottage that night but did not see them near the vehicles. Deputise hams no suspects, but have assignegmam|anrote to die area. Car show Sunday at Chartton Park ■ CharitOftfMre witt host its seventh an­ nual Father’*Day Cv Stow from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, sponsored by the Southern Michigan Street Rod Association. ' The event will feature not only 400 shining street rods, customs, antiques and classics but a delightful variety of favorite sounds of the 1950s and 1960s spun by WBCH radio disc jockey Denny Myers. A. flea market and swap meet will be highlights of the day as well and cash prizes win be awarded to selected car ex­ hibitors and vendors. A spectator's choice trophy will be given to the owner of the most admired car. , . Costco attend the show is $3 for adults 16 and over and 50 cents for children ages 5-15. . Chariton Park is located just off M-79 between and Hastings and Nashville. Woman Injured in moped fall A 40-year-old woman who police said has never hadAdriver’s license was hurt Sunday when rite fell off a moped. Nancy C. Frandsen, who also was riding without a helmet, was taken by family members to Pennock Hospital where she was treated and released Frandsen, of 10910 Chief Noonday Road, Middleville, was westbound on Chief Noonday east of Briggs Road when the accident took place, ^Michigan State Police Trooper Al McCrumb said Frandsen was riding along the shoulder of the road on the 1986 Yamaha GT moped when she lost control in the locae gravel. \ No citations were issued. Xi&XizW.., Story on page 11 Devoted t0 the Interests °fBarry Coun‘y Since 1856 Banner PRICE 25* __________________________ THURSDAY. JUNE 16. 1988 Schools may not seek third vote after millage loss Car stolen in Maple Grove Twp. A 1982 Ford Muxtang waa stolen last week from the driveway where the owner had parked it the night before. Deputy Sheriff Don Nevins of the ’Barty County Sheriffs Department said the vehicle wu taken sometime during the night from the 7600 block of Assyria Road in Maple Grove Township. * - The owner had parked it near the garage June 8 before going to bed at 11:45 p.m. When he woke up at 5 a.m., the car wu missing from the driveway. Nevins said the keys had not been left in the car, but there was a bidden key under the left front fender. The owner told Nevins he did not hear the vehicle being taken during the night The Ford Mustang is described as a white two-door with black, trim, red pin striping and a sun roof. The interior is red leather. City Council sets budget hearing Some 53 percent of registered voters turned out at the polls Tuesday to defeat for a second time a proposal to hike school millage 4.18 mills in the Hastings school district. Poll workers at the Middle School were giving up lunch and working through their breaks to keep pace with the steady voter turnout. Even during the usually slow mid-afternoon (above), polls were busy. Charlton Park faced with solving future of CK&S Depot A group known as the CK&S Depot Preser­ vation Committee, which had planned to restore the 1887 Hastings railroad depot at Historic Charlton Park, has dissolved, leaving park officials to decide if the park can afford to re-construct the building without outside assistance. Commissioner Carolyn Coleman Tuesday told the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners that the situation is "an unfortunate problem." Coleman, who also is a member of the county Parks and Recreation Commission that governs Charlton Park, said the park original­ ly had cceptcd the depot several years ago with the understanding that the committee would fund all necessary expenses in its reconstruction. The depot building was dismantled in 1985 and it is still in storage at three different loca­ tions. The costs to rebuild and restore the depot are anticipated to be about S35.OOO. A letter, detailing background about the depot project and expressing displeasure with the park board, to county commissioners from three of the committee's officers was referred to the board’s county development committee. Relations between the committee and the parks commission apparently were severed after the committee recently purchased a l940s-cra caboose and the commission asked the committee to sign an agreement that would describe and assign responsibilities of each party, said Commission Chairman Wes Robinson. The agreement is similar to one the park uses with other groups who have projects go­ ing on at the park, said Director Diane Szewczyk Smith. However, in the letter to the county board, c Hook, committee chairman; Roy Kent; and Curtis Lawrence, vice chairmen, said. "Upon receiving the enclosed contract and proposed takeover of the CK&S depot project by the Barry County Parks Commission, all of the joy in the project of these past 2'6 years has been taken away!" Robinson said, "The intent was not to takeover the project but to help control the funds donated for restoration of the depot. Many of the funds raised in Charlton Park's good name are controlled in a similar manner." Smith and Robinson said they feel the situa­ tion is primarily a communication problem. Without prior knowledge of the commis­ sion. the committee recently purchased a caboose to donate to the park, Robinson said. The commission decided to table accep­ tance of the caboose in April and in May ac­ cepted it “with a lot of hesitation,” he said. Robinson said when the gift of the caboose was first proposed. Hook seemed to want the commission to make an immediate decision because it had to be removed from Grand Rapids June 1. However, the matter was tabled. Robinson said, because of concerns that the steel caboose did not fit in with the park's 19th century period and that the ground at the depot site would not support its approx­ imately 30-ton weight without the expense and time of putting in some type of railroad bed. Robinson said attempts to contact Hook after the April board meeting have been un­ successful. Efforts to contact other committee members have been most difficult. A concern now is "that their actions are destroying what's dear to their hearts — the CK&S Depot.” he said. Robinson said he also wonders if the three officers are really speaking for the committee membership. The proposed agreement, among other stipulations, would have provided that dona­ tions for the depot project and to the commit­ tee would be receipted by Charlton Park and desposited with the county treasurer into a special fund. Coleman told commissioners that "Chariton Park at no time has had any of that money (depot donations) to account for or dispense. Most of the money has been retain­ ed by that committee.” The letter to the county board from the |committee officers states tltat the caboose was purchased “with their own money and a S500 donation by the Barry County Historical by Kathleen Scott Hastings School Superintendent Carl Schoessel said there is a "real sense of reluct­ ance" in holding a third millage election in the wake of Monday's 68-vote defeat of a 4.18 mill tax increase proposal. Residents turned down the same proposal March 28 by 10 votes. Despite the narrow margin in both elect­ ions, Schoessel said he does not anticipate that the Board of Education would approve a third attempt "I think (the board members) are really reluctant to put it on the ballot," Schoessel said Wednesday. "They've gone to the polls twice and people have voted it down twice." A total of 4,268 voters participated in Monday's election. Totals at the middle school polling site stood at 1,809 yes to 1,902 no votes. At Pleasantview School, 188 no votes topped 138 yes votes. Abcntee voters .approved the millage by a vote of 153 yes to 78 no. Overall, 2,100 people voted yes, while 2,168 said no, in an election which drew Continued on page 11 about 53 percent of the district's registered voters. Unopposed school board candidates Ann Ainslie and Patricia Endsley were re-elected. Ainslie drew 1,602 votes at the middle school, 199 at Pleasantview and 189 absen­ tee votes. Endsley received 1,804 votes at the middle school polling site, 263 in Pleasantview and 199 absent voter ballots. Schoessel said the possibility of a third election proposal has been discussed, and he identified the current time as a "waiting per­ iod." If a third election were approved by the board, that move would have to be made within the next couple of weeks in order to be on a ballot in late August, prior to the beginning of school. Board members and the public expressed several opinions at Tuesday's board meeting regarding the defeat of the millage, and tie general Operation of the schools. The words "frustration," "disappointment" and "anger" were spoken several times. Continued on page 11 ‘Serious but not irreversible Drought begins to wear on local farmers by Steve Vedder A serious drought that already has caused most of lower Michigan to be declared a disaster area could reach the severe level unless the region receives much-needed rain, say area farmers. The drought, one of the area’s worst in the last half century, has seriously damaged Barry County wheat, alfalfa and oat yields while threatening to do comparable damage to com and the second cutting of hay. "It’s a serious, but not irreversible condi­ tion." says Bill Steenwyk. Barry County ex­ tension agriculture agent. “We’re going to continue to experience a yield loss, but it’s not a catastrophe as some (farmers) would respond. "But there has been money lost and it has been a setback to the farm economy this year. The ag economy has been at a doIdrum plateau and was only beginning an upswing. This is a setback." Dave McIntyre, who charts Hastings precipitation for the National Weather Ser­ vice. said the 1.10 inches of rain recorded last month was the third dryest May since 1936 when .72 inches of rain was recorded. The dryest May came in 1971 when the area received only .05 inches. Hastings is approximately 2.32 inches below its average May rainfall, says McIn­ tyre. This month has been almost as bad with 0.28 inch of rain falling, compared to more than five inches in 1987. A sampling of Barry County farmers reveals that the lack of rain has led to serious crop damage, with the problem inching toward the critical stage. An early planting season in April helped corn and the first cut­ ting of hay. However, due to the dry. hot weather Stccnwyk says that com is only now beginning to curl, which if the process con­ tinues for four days, could result in a 10 to 15 percent loss of yield. If the same situation oc­ curred in August, Stccnwyk says, the loss would be in the 30 to 50 percent range. The first cutting of hay was good, but the dry weather has slowed growth and pushed back the second cutting to the normal third cutting lime. Stccnwyk says wheat has just finished its polination stage and is on the verge of "a significant" yield loss as kernels ripen prematurely. "We had the potential for a good yield, but this reverses the situation," says Stccnwyk. The problem of substantial crop damage ap­ pears io be county-wide. Tom Guthrie of Delton says the drought has caused both his alfalfa and wheal crops to be halved. Guthrie’s soybean crop can only last up to two more weeks without rain before likewise damage becomes inevitable while the value of his oat crop is "minimal.” he says. Guthrie says the situation is as bad as he's witnessed in 15 years. “You tend to say tlie spring wasn't nor­ mal," he says. "It started dry and the farmer thinks that’s great because the planting didn't slop because of rain. But on the other hand, it’s gotten lo the point where we have to have rain to gel the crops growing.” Martin Smith of Hastings says the drought is probably the worst he’s seen in 33 years. Continued on page 10 Hastings Mfg. awaits union decision on proposal by Shelly Sulser Hastings Manufacturing Company officials made significant changes in what they called their "final” contract proposal lo the United Auto Workers Local 138 during a meeting between the two sides Friday. "It s changed since the last time we met." said Vice President of Employee Relations Monty Bennett. "There have been changes as we went along. Even significant changes were made on the part of the company at Friday ’s meeting lo try to bring it to a finalization." Company officials and the union bargaining team, headed by LAW Local 138 President Pat Loftus, have been trying to hammer out an acceptable agreement since Jun. 5. The old contract expired Feb. I and employees have been working on a day-to-day extension of the previous agreement since as a result of the numerous snags tn negotiations. An offer made by company officials in March was deemed unacceptable bv the union’s International Representative Steven Ayers and efforts to iron out differences have continued since. Although a news blackout about details of the proposed contract remains in effect, Ben­ nett said the ball is now in the union's court. "We have gone over our final proposal with the union during several meetings, ex­ plaining and clarifying the proposal." he said. "We have given it to them and asked them if there is anything else that needs to be explain­ ed. We’ve told them we’d be happy to explain it to the committee in hopes that they’d take it and explain it to the members and vote. That would be our ultimate goal at this point.” No inidication has been made to officials whether that will take place. Bennett said. Loftus could not be reached for comment. "We said ’we’ve taken the t me to explain it in detail. Now. do with it wha« you may."’ he said. Bennett said Wednesday that there are no plans yet for the two sides to meet again. A drought has caused serious crop damage within Barry County and threatens to cause further damage unless the area receives rain. Here area farmer Bill McKeown finds out how dusty it has become, while working his field. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 16. 1988 Hastings grad remembers town 65 years later Hubert, shown here in the fourth row in a white shirt, doesn’t know when this picture was taken, but he does know it was in front of the old school which no longer exists. South Jefferson STREET NEWS WET BASEMENT? fSYSTEM - The MTeterpool/ng AltemeMve 1 800 643 4232 EVENTS 2. 3. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Attend the City Band Concert this Wednes­ day, 7:30 p.m. in beautiful Fish Hatchery Park. Bring lawnchairs, blankets and enjoy the great music In a great setting. Free. Father's Day - Sunday, June 19. Take dad out to eat at McDonald’s, wash his car, mow the lawn, treat dad right on his day. This Sunday is also your chance to treat dad to the Annual Auto Show at Charlton Park. Over 300 cars from all eras will be on display. After the auto show, drive down to the Gilmore Car Museum and enjoy the “Rolls Royce-Bentley Ex­ perience” from 9 until 4. The County Seat, one of the class attractions on South Jefferson is celebrating Its 5th Bir­ thday this week. Clowns, balloons and a 50's bash are just part of the festivities. Stop at the Seat and join in the Birthday activities this week. The Thornapple Arts Council offers classes in the Arts this summer at the Arts Hatchery Building In Fish Hatchery Park. Two sessions will be held. Call 945-9545 or see their ad for details. Flag Day — June 14. Visit Bosley's this week, stand on our soapbox and recite the pledge of allegiance, with gusto, and we will give you an American Flag and a Cone Zone or Coun­ try Pantry cone. (10 or under, limit 50) Fort Griffin Fandangle — June 16-18. Stop at Bosley’s and show or tell us what you think a fandango is and we will give you a 50* gift certificate. (Limit 20) Raven Mad Daze — June 17. Quote "The Raven” from our soapbox this week and get a $3.00 gift certificate. (Limit 3) Rockhound Pow Pow — June 17-22. Show us the most Interesting rock from your collection and get a $1.00 gift certificate this week. (Limit 5) Thanks to Inder Greenfield for showing us her collection of wood carvings. Very nice work. Betty Picnic — June 18. If your name is Bet­ ty, a 50* gift certificate is yours for the ask­ ing at Bosley's this week. National Hollerin Contest — June 18. Do some hollerin, the real thing, on South Jeffer­ son this week and get a $3.00 gift certificate. (Limit 3) Smile Power Day — June 15. Use the power of your smile to cheer someone up today. Joensuu Song Festival — June 16-19. Sing us a finish song from our soapbox this week and get a $3.00 gift certificate. (Limit 3) Ride a limo from Noteworthy Limo Service on South Jefferson. What an idea for Father’s Day. (Gift certificates are limited to one person per month and, unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or older.) UNCONDITIONAL LIFETIME WARRANTY! Hydroflo System Warrants your Basement against leakage for the Life of the Structure, Regardless of Ownership. by Kathleen Scott every day. In the springtime, he would plant Sixty-five years after his graduation from flowers in front of the school. Hastings High School, Hubert Will returned Will says he remembers watching ball to the school grounds Saturday for the annu­ games at Hastings. "We had a lot of real al reunion of Hastings graduates. good players,” he-says, but adds that he Although he's 83 years old, Will cont­ didn't play sports. inues to operate the Will Health and Variety ’’ » ’.iQstead. a milk route took up his time afstore in Lansing. . ter §chopL The family owned four cows. He sold the store in 1980 and got it back • His mother wbiild bdtile the millTpnd 4te>in 1985. He had a pharmicist's license, but would peddle it when he bought the store back, he decided he The Wills had a farm on North Broadway "didn’t want to get involved with prescrip­ where they lived during the wanner months. tions at 80.” They spent winters at their South Michigan Will was one of 103 graduates in Hast­ Street home. Each fall, they would walk the ings' class of 1923. He went on to graduate cows into town, and every spring, lead them from Ferris State College's pharmacy school back out to the farm. in 1927. After college graduation, he worked Will says one year he remembers walking for Muir Drugs in Southwest Michigan. He a cow from Hastings to Battle Creek, where went to Saginaw for a time, but soon found the family lived with relatives for a while. himself working for a chain of drug stores in He walked that "beautiful, sad-faced, Jersey Detroit cow" 26 miles, he says. One of his assignments was at a drug More than halfway through the journey, store in the Statler Hotel downtown. While along about Bedford, Will says that Jersey there he met up with some famous people named "Jess" looked at him and said " 'Hub­ including Joe Louis, Babe Ruth and Dorothy ert, I’ve had enough,' and she shook her LaMour. head," he relates. Will says that one time Louis accidently The two were near a farm, so Will asked knocked him down when he was going the fanner if the cow could spend the night through a revolving door. ” 'My cow says she's tired,'" Will says he " ' There’s one knockout you didn't get told the farmer." 'Can she stay here?'" paid for,' "Will says he told the heavyweight The farmer agreed. Will's father picked champion boxer. him up, took him by car to Battle Creek, Will also operated a store where he en­ where young Will spent the night, and countered members of the Purple Gang — brought him back to the farm the next day. Detroit's notorious racketeers who claimed He and Jess finished their journey. they were part of a "protection association.” Will remembers milking Jess in Hastings Will says the gang members used to come after the family had moved back here, but he in and play pinball, and when policemen doesn't remember the return trip. drove by in cruisers, the gangsters would lie "I don't know how the devil we got that on the floor until the cars were out of sight cow back to Hastings," but they did, he Will was born at 703 S. Michigan Ave., says. Hastings, the son of Charles W. and Jenny In 1912, Will skipped Sunday school at Will. Hubert and his wife, Jenny, have four the Methodist Church, and his father took sons, Charles, who operates a solar business him to the Hastings train station where adjacent to the variety store on Turner Street President Theodore Roosevelt was giving a in Lansing. Son Ray is a computer systems speech from the back of the train. analyst for the Michigan Department of Charles lifed Hubert, then 7 years old, Transportation. Hollis works at the variety onto the rail on the back of the train. The store, and Dale works for Holt Products Co. former president took Will into his arms, Will's father used to work as a janitor at patted him on the head and told him he Central School in the early part of the cen­ would be a nice, curly-haired man someday. tury. He says his dad was in charge of ring­ And as the train readied to depart, Roosevelt ing the bell, and had to fire up the steamer handed Will back to his father. f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES ’445 IMMEDIATE DENTURE ’335 <265 UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE ' *335 COMPLETE DENTURE meet iho high standards Ml by the Americon Don fol Ass'n. •Our on premises lob provides individual 8 efficient service. •Free denture consultation I exominofkxi. (616) 455-0810 •L.D. Himebough DDS •D.D. While DDS •G. Moncewici DOS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids Aaron Moskalik receives scholarship to attend Western Michigan University Aaron Moskalik of Hastings is one of J? entering freshmen who have been selected u> receive Board of Trustees Scholarships to' at? tend Western Michigan University this fall. Each award, valued at $12,000 over four years, is part of the $1 million Medallion Scholarship Program offered through the University. The recipients were among nearly 580 leading high school seniors from 11 states who competed for the academic scholarships during events this past winter on the campus. The competition included written testing and oral problem-solving activities for students and information sessions for their parents. To be eligible, participants had to be admit­ ted to Western by Jan. 10 with at least a 3.7 grade point average in high school, or at least a 3.5 GPA and an American College test score of at least 30. Thirteen of the students competing in the events won Medallion Scholarships. Valued at $22,000 over four years, those scholarships are among the largest merit-based awards in American higher education. In addition to the $22,000 Medallion Scholarships and the — NOTICE — The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers held June 14,1988 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. $12,000 Board of Trustees Scholarships, awards of $8,000, $6,000 and $3,000 have been made to other participants in the program. Moskalik is the son of James and Judy Moskalik of 4186 Center Rd.. Hastings. ADVERTISING Call 948-8051 The HASTINGS BANNER Hubert Will remembers walking a cow from Hastings to Battle Creek. Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE IONIA, MICH. AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. 2. 3. Little Bucky celebrates Garfield's Birthday (June 19) by having a sale this week. The Buck is the world's second most famous lasagna lover and he uses that to great advantage in bringing you his weekly bargains. Father's Day is this Sun*' u>id we have a large selection of cards f'* zou to chose from for your favorite dad ar J granddad. Bosley's is also open this Sunday and every Sunday from 10 until 1 to serve you. Shop the all new selection of Aziza make-up In our Cosmetics Department. Get $1.00 off on your purchase this week. Shop the largest selection of Vitamins in this area at Bosley's. QUOTE: "4 conservative doesn'{ want anything to happen for the first time; a liberal feels it should happen, but not now. ” — Mort Sahl IQSLEVJphpritircy SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - MS-142* JCPENNEY FATHER’S DAY SALE Friday & Saturday June 17th and 18th OPEN FRIDAY AT 10:00 A.M OPEN SATURDAY AT 8:00 A.M MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode In the conditions of a certain mortgage made the 21st day of August 1986. executed by CHARLES O. BOULTER and TERESA M. BOULTER, husband and wife, as mor­ tgagors. to the HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION, a Michigan corporation, doing business ot Hostings. Michigan, as mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on August .21. 1986, in Liber 438 on Page 780. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid ot the dote of this notice Thirty Thousand Four Hundred Severity-one 18/100 ($30,471.18) Dollars for principal ond in­ terest. no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale in sold mortgage contained hav­ ing become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday. July 21. 1988. ot 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hostings, that being the place for bolding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for sale und sold to the highest bidder, al public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due ond unpaid upon said mor­ tgage. together with interest thereon ol fifteen (15%) percent per annum, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including the attorney fees os provided by law in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and described as follows: to-wit: That port of Lol 17 of Supervisor Glasgow's Addi­ tion to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plot thereof, being o part of the Nor­ thwest % ol Section 22, Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Com­ mencing at the Southeast corner thereof for a place of beginning 'henco North along the lot line 130 feet, thence West 150 feet, thence South 130 feel to the lot line, thence East 150 feet to the place of beginning. City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. The length ol the redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Doled: Juno 6. 1988 Jomes H. Fisher (P26437) of Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher Attorneys for Hastings Savings & Loon Association. 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (6/30) MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been mode in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by DAVID W. VAN OORT, a single mon of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, Mortgagor, to Michigan National Bank - Central, a national bonking association n/k/o Michigan National Bank.Mortgagee, dated the 23rd day of March. 1987. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County ol Borry and State of Michigan, on the 4lh day of May, 1987. in Liber 450 of Barry County Records, on page 172, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due. at the date of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of Thirty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety and 93'100 ($33,890.93) Dollars; And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. Therefore, by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on Friday, the 1st doy of July. 1988. at 10 o'clock a.m.. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the east door entrance to the Court House in Hostings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court lor the <_uuniy of Barry is held), ot the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary lo pay the amount duo. as aforesaid, on sold mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at Ten ond 055/100 percent (10.055%) per annum and oil lego) costs, charges and expenses, including the.pttorney fees allowed by low. and also any sum or sums which mey be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All of that certain piece or parcel of fond situate in the Village ol Middleville In the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to-wit: Lots S and 6. Block 72. A.D. BABCOCK S ADDI­ TION to the Village of Middle-rille, according to the recorded plot thereof in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 25. During the six months immediately following the sale, the properly may bo redeemed. Doted ot Farmington Hills, Michigan. Moy 4, 1988 Gory Galopin 30445 Northwestern #204 Farmington Hills. Ml 4801B Attorney for Mortgogeo MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK Mortgagee . . (6/16) IONIA, MICH. ----- coupon- IONIA, MICH. FATHER'S DAY DINNER L BUFFET< PRIME RIB FROG LEGS B.B.Q. SPARE RIBS^^R| with 'coupon ORIENTAL CHICKEl^^^ REG. 8” CHARBR0ILED SIRLOIN 5^'l2.00 WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS iwr. couivh uw hw anv mitn .-ci Ycorncrs 5:00 - 9:00 smmih Landing 128 W. GRAND RIVER AVE. JCPenney Sale prices regularly priced items. Effective through Sunday. June 18th. Coupon Good Sunday, June 19lft ONLY coupon- IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 16. 1988 — Page 3 VIEWPOINT Hastings mayor honored by professional women’s club by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray was honored by the Michigan Federation of the Business and Professional Women's Club as the 1987-88 recipient of the Plymouth Political Service Award. Gray, who served as Third Ward Coun­ cilwoman before her election last fall as mayor of Hastings, was the only woman to receive the prestigeous award this year. The honor, which was announced at the club's 70th annual convention in Marquette, has been given annually since 1955 to an outstanding club member who has formerly held or is now holding a policy-making position. Hastings BPW club President Peg Brad­ ford, who nominated Gray for the award, ac­ cepted it on behalf of Gray, who was unable to attend the state convention held May 20-22. “BPW member Mayor Mary Lou Gray won the Plymouth Political Service Award for her political contributions of time and service io the community." Bradford said. A member of the Hastings club since 1978, Gray served as the group’s publicity chair­ woman for eight years. At the state convention, the 58-member Hastings club also received an organization award for outstanding issues management for their efforts in bringing college credits through life experiences to Barry County residents. The group also earned an honorable men­ tion for its legislative lobbying efforts in the past year. Comprising 4,350 women in 106 clubs in Michigan, BPW clubs work in their local areas on service projects, including suppor­ ting women’s issues and improving quality of life for families. Commentariesfrom our editorial staffand the community— COMPROMISE ...and ask again! Three Barry County school boards arc going back to the drawing board after defeats of millage requests in the annual school elections Monday. While the Thomapplc Kellogg Board of Education was meeting Wednesday night (June 15) lo try to figure out where to go from here, the Hastings and Delton boards essentially will have the same tasks in special meetings, both scheduled for June 27. There arc al least two options available to all three districts. One is to begin the horror show of making the cuts in their budgets, to reduce the number of class periods and to start the layoff procedures for staff members and teachers. Another is to reduce the asking price and go back to the voters with another proposal in August. We recommend the second option. If anyone had the time and money to conduct a comprehensive sur.ey in each of these districts on why the "no" voters did what they did June 13. we suspect the biggest reason would be that taxpayers felt they could not afford the increase in expenses. To be sure, there were other concerns in each district. But if it is agreed that added expense to property owners is the biggest reason, board members might want to look at the possiblity of altering the size of their requests in an ef­ fort to compromise. Reductions in the size of the millage proposals just might get them over the top the next time. It seems that the most important item now threatened by the budget knife is the six-hour day at the high schools and full school days at the other levels. Cutting back the number of hours the kids are in the classroom enables school districts to lay off teachers. If there is any way that Hastings and Delton can save the full school day and ask for a little less increased millage, they should go back to the voters aga n sometime in August. Middleville, which had the biggest request last Monday, at 5.9 mills, apparently is going to try at the polls again and we urge compromise here again. Other cuts that have been examined certainly will be painful, but the most important item to save here is the six-hour day. Some may think it is unfair for school districts to keep coming al the taxpayers until they finally give in. But we believe that schools can show good faith by compromising, making the millage requests more palatable. Special elections need to be held before the fall. To wait unt 1 after the school year begins may be too late to salvage the quality of the senior years for the Class of '89. Boyfriend charged with assault A 23-year-old Woodland man has been charged with assault and battery after he allegedly beat up his girlfriend in his home last week. Robert J. Schondelmayer, of 179 N. Main St, was arraigned Tuesday in 56th District Court on the charge. Barry County Sheriffs deputies were summoned to the 100 block of Main Street June 7 after a neighbor called to report she heard screaming coming from the house. Minutes later the victim also called the sheriffs department to report her boyfriend attacked her. Deputy Gary Sunior said when he arrived he saw Schondelmayer through the window, seated at the dining room table, drinking a wine cooler. When Sunior knocked, Schondelmayer yelled not to open the front door. After entering the home, Sunior found the victim wearing a blood-stained sweater holding a blood-iaained cloth to her face. The 30-year-old victim told Sunior that Schondelmayer had beaten her with his fists. She was taken to the Pennock Hospital Emergency Room where she was treated for a broken jaw, cuts to the mouth and a bloody nose. Schondelmayer was taken into custody and lodged at the Barry County’ Jail. Lakewood only area district to OK millage hike Monday was not a good day for area school districts’ millage requests. Joining Hastings in the loss column were Thomapplc Kellogg and Delton Kellogg. However, Lake Odessa Lakewood voters ap­ proved a 3.25-mill request for two years and one of the three proposals in Delton was passed. The following is a rundown of the results of area school districts' millage requests and school board races: Delton A request for three additional mills was defeated by 266 votes. 1,068 to 802. Mean­ while, a proposition to allow the school board to levy the district’s maximum of 30.4502 mills and avoid a rollback under the Headlee Amendment also went down. 1.094 to 748. Voters did approve, however, a request for an extra one-half mill over five years to replace a roof at the middle school and to make repairs for roofs at other buildings in the school system. The vote was 956 to 907. In the school board race, voters turned away the bid of an incumbent, selecting two newcomers. Elected were Glen Weever, with 1,057 votes, and Joe Noto, with 828. Finishing out of the money were Richard Baker with 660 votes, Michael Otis with 528 and incumbent Vem Scott, who has been the board president, with 326. Thornapple Kellogg A combined request for a 5.91-mill increase and the renewal of 16 mills was rejected by a margin of 251 votes, 1,110 to 859. Another proposal that was defeated, 1,109 to 810, asked voters to approve the board le­ vying the full amount of the maximum authorized millage rate, avoiding a rollback under the Headlee Amendment. Two incumbents won handily in the board of education races. Gary VanElst was top vote getter with 1,082 and James Velinde was right behind him with 1,024. Challengers who lost in their bid for board posts were Robert Blain with 503 votes, Charlene Bird with 456 and James Wert with 432. The vote turnout was extremely heavy, with more than 2.000 reported to have shown up at the polls. Lake Odessa Lakewood Voters passed a request for a 3.25-mill in­ crease over two years rather comfortablv 1.135 to 788. The turnout here also was large, as 1,923 voters showed up at the polls. The district has about 6,150 registered voters. The school board race was a lot tighter, however. Incumbent Dean Hyde was the top vote­ getter with 1,271, while newcomer Ronald Wells Jr. squeaked by Phillip McClelland, 1,096 to 1.090. Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Friday through Sunday Lower Peninsula A dry period with sunny days and clear nights. The highs will be in the 70s Friday and Saturday, and in the 80s Sunday. The lows will be in the mid 40s to mid 50s Friday and Saturday, ar.d in Ute 50s Sunday. Upper Peninsula A dry period with sunny days and clear nights. The highs will be in the 70s Friday. And in the mid 70s to mid 80s Saturday and Sunday. The lows will be in the mid 40s to lower 50s Friday and Saturday, and in the 50s Sunday. Caledonia A renewal of 21.9 mills was approved han­ dily by a 550 to 208 vote, while an incumbent and a newcomer won election to school board seats. Winning four-year posts were newcomer Sliaron Oatley with 634 voles and incumbent Fred Bonsher with 574. Sherrie Driscoll had 235 votes and Terry DeVries had 162. Maple Valley Two candidates ran unopposed for two seals on the board of education. Richard Ewing won the one-year seat he was appointed to last February with 164 votes and newcomer Harold Stewart was elected to a four-year seat with 170. Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray receives the state Business and Profes­ sional Women’s Club’s Plymouth Political Service Award from Peg Brad­ ford, president of the Hastings BPW club. Gray was awarded the distinction at the BPW state convention in Marquette. The award is given annually to one Michigan BPW member who is active in a policy-making position in Michigan. Editor's Notes. by David T. Young Allow me to introduce myself. I am David T. Young, the new editor of the Hastings Ban­ ner, the n?w kid on the block. My first day on the job was last Thursday, less than 24 hours after I finished my previous job as editor of the Allegan County News & Gazette and Otsego-Plainwell Union Enterprise. I come to Hastings not as a stranger. I grew up about a half hour away, in Wayland. I graduated from Wayland High School and had Ernie Strong as my world history teacher when I was a sophomore. Ernie was good to me, as I suspect he still is to students and athletes in Hastings. He put up with a great deal in letting me sit the bench in junior varsity basketball and he didn't let my Bob Uecker-like prowess on the court affect how 1 was graded in the classroom. At any rate, after Ernie bid Wayland good­ bye 1 went through two more years at the high school and was fortunate enough to earn a LETTERS from our readers. Safety problem exists in Hastings Schools To the editor: My 1 byear-old son is in the sixth grade at Hastings Middle School and has been suffer­ ing psychosomatic ailments for a month. This has been very costly for us. Although we realized it was psychosomatic, we didn’t know why until this morning, when I finally demanded to know what was causing him so much stress. It seems that the harassment he had been ex­ periencing at school had gone from threats and name calling to actual physical abuse. One of the boys had gotten him in a headlock. Boys will be boys? Hardly. Horseplay like that could result in permanent, debilitating in­ jury. and remember, the kid doing it isn't a friend. He had threatened my son’s safety before. When 1 went to the school prinicipal. 1 was upset and became hysterical, but I knew what 1 wanted to say and said it. I told him that problems like this arise when there is a drug problem in the school and he told me tha the had taken care of the drug pro­ blem by getting rid of the one kid who was selling marijuana. When I told him that high : «ool drug problems often start in the lower grades, he said he wasn't aware that Hastings High School had a drug problem. To make a long story short, I found out that 1 was not alone. Other parents have gotten similar responses from this school official. From what 1 understand, this problem of harassment has gotten worse in the past three years. I wks also told that a student was thrown or pushed out of a classroom window and the student who did it is back at school. All this happened after a speech last year at the sixth grade orientation about how the school cares about our kids' safety. Our children have the right to a safe en­ vironment at school. If the school won’t do anything to protect our kids then we. as parents, have to do something. It is a very scary situation. If you arc as concerned about your child's safety at school as I am. please contact me as soon as possible. If we can show them that there is a real problem then maybe we can work with the school system to ensure our children’s safety. Jessie San Inocencio Hastings Not all ‘no’ voters are simply tightwads To the editor: 1 reserved my opinion on the school millage election until after the vote, so I would not in­ fluence the outcome. The vole is now history, so I can explain why some people voted "no". 1 do not yet know the result of the vote, so that cannot in­ fluence my opinion. Each of us must determine our budget priorities, based on income, uncontrollable expenses, and controllable expenses. Uncon­ trollable expenses include taxes, licenses, legally required insurances, and other ex­ penses that arc fixed and beyond the control of the purchaser. Other expenses, such as maintenance, are sometimes postponable, such as a new coat of paint for the house, new tires for the car, etc. Some maintenance expenses, such as a new well for a rural household and new brakes for the car arc postponable only at great inconve­ nience or risk. Therefore, hard choices must be made when income is limited, or reduced by crop failures or layoffs. All controllable expenses should be then considered for cuts. It is a subject of debate whether education expenses should be controllable or not. The State of Michigan docs not think so. the state constitution says that education is a priority, apparently taking precedence over lives, liberty and property, and the protection thereof. The result is. the criminal stays on the street and the kids stay in school. One of my acquaintances says that this in­ dicates that the educational establishment has more influence than the taxpayer, as far as the state is concerned. But the fact that a votercontrollable millage is the major source of school income gives a majority of voters veto power over educational funds. Therefore, gross education funding is now in the category of semi-controllable expense. A laid-off person or a farmer facing a poten­ tial crop failure can vote "no" and hope that enough other people share his choice of priorities to keep his property taxes down. Il is analogous to planting seed and praying for rain, in that it is not totally under an in­ dividual's control. But it does provide hope for control, and hope is often the edge that protects the individual enduring hard limes from despair or suicide. It is possible to survive and maintain pro­ perty without the best education money can buy. Those who voted "no" are aware of this. Many of these people are concerned about their children's education, but pro­ viding a home for their children under dif­ ficult circumstances takes a higher priority. Please remember, not all "no" voters are tightwads. Some arc under difficult cir­ cumstances. and others sympathize with those who arc. Sincerely. Frederick G. Schantz Hastings diploma. Deeply moved by my classroom experiences with people like Ernie Strong, 1 then set my sights on becoming a history teacher and proceeded to enroll at what is now called Grand Valley State University. Unfortunately, by the time I had earned my bachelor's degree, the teaching shortage, par­ ticularly in history, had become a teaching glut. I spent the next two years substitute teaching by day and then working as a securi­ ty guard by night, just to make ends meet. Meanwhile, just for laughs, I covered local high school sporting events for the Wayland Globe. The laughs eventually turned into a job, as I went to work for the Globe full time for nearly four years. In September of 1976 I decided to try my luck with a daily newspaper, the Albion Even­ ing Recorder, where 1 was sports editor and where three years later I was promoted to editor. In 1984 I moved on to become assiseditor at the Spinal Column Newsweekly. Michigan's second largest weekly newspaper and then I worked as a copy editor at the Yp­ silanti Press. It was in early 1986 that 1 was lured back to West Michigan to work once again at the Wayland Globe, this link. as managing editor. However, three months after I arrived, the Globe was sold, and I was lucky enough to land the editor's job at the News & Gazette. But enough of my boring personal resume. In my well-traveled career, I somehow stumbled into Hastings from time to time. When living in Wayland, Hastings was just a half hour away, and because the school district was famous for having pretty good facilities, it often was the site of district basketball tournaments. When I moved to Albion. I noticed the local high school was in the Twin Valley Con­ ference. of which Hastings was about to become the newest member. So when I was sports editor at Albion, I had more than a few occasions to visit this fair city because the Saxons were doing battle with the Wildcats. Of course I remember Mark Brown. Who doesn’t? I remember watching him play on the varsity basketball team as a freshman in the winter of 1982. Three years later I still wondered how a scoring machine like him could be stopped. And in 1986 1 found myself agonizing with him and many of his friends and relatives in Hastings when he missed that free throw in the NCAA tournament. 1 actually couldn't believe he missed it because I had seen him make so many in a row while he was an adver­ sary in high school. On another "small world" front, I remember covering a football game between Albion and Hastings one Friday night here, when I chanced upon an old friend. Bob Meppelink, who nad become a big fan of the Saxons. Mepplclink and I went back to days at Grand Valley, where we both worked on the student newspaper. Because of a typo on the list of staff members, he was often referred to as "Box." Of course, he told me what a wonderful place Hastings was to live in. I never doubted such a contention. And yet I never realized that I would wind up here one day. Yet here 1 am. Hastings PUBLIC OPINION Should Hastings Schools try for the millage a third time? Kathleen Richar Beverly Guernsey Doug VanderLaan Sharon Bradstreet Chris Jenkins Frank Dunham Monday’s 4.18 mill school tax in­ crease was defeated by Hastings vot­ ers by 68 votes, after being defeated In March by 10 votes. Do you think the people of Hastings, after having voted down the millage proposal twice, are saying they don't want an Increase, or do you think the school should hold another election? Kathleen Richar, Richland: "I think they should hold another election because there's a lot of programs the kids need, and it's so important to get a good education." Doug VanderLaan, Grand Rapids: "The funding's a really lough thing. With property tax and everything, I can see where it's a burden to the taxpayers. But on the other side of the token, I think the quality of the school system is a reflection on the quality of the community. So I guess my answer is yes, they should hold another election." Banner Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box ti (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B, Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Clacs Postage Paid al Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 22 - Thursday. June 16,1988 Subscription Rates: SI3.00 per year in Barry County; ( S15.00 per year in adjoining counties; and S16.50 per year elsewhere. Sharon Bradstreet, Rlchland/HastIngs: ’’My taxes are high enough already. Unfortunately, I also say I think education is one of the most important things. I think they ought to hold another election. We tax­ payers will bellyache, but it's worth it for the kids.” . Beverly Guernsey, Hastings: "Well, I think two limes is sufficient. If (the voters) wanted it, they would have approved it" Chris Jenkins, Hastings: "I definite­ ly think they should not hold another. The people I've talked to have said they've gotten sick of having to state our opinions." Frank Dunham, Nashville: “By turning it down by such a narrow margin, I think the public is still divided. Thai's still a small difference. I think they'd have to con­ sider going after it again and use a different format. Maybe they can go after die "no" group and appease them somehow.” Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 16, 1988 uarieS Leonard ‘Pug’ Lester Nina M. Gariinger HICKORY CORNERS - Leonard ‘Pug’ Lester, 77, of Route 1, Irons, formerly of Hick­ ory Comers, passed away Saturday, June 11, 1988 at Westshore Hospital, Manistee, where he had been a patient about ten days. Mr. Lester was bora in Battle Creek and had lived in the Hickory Comers, Delton, and Hast­ ings areas most of his life. He had lived in Irons since 1980. He wintered in Florida with his wife. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings several years and drove a bus for Gull Lake Schools several years. He retired in 1973 after 20 years at Upjohn Fanns as a fence contractor. Mr. Lester is survived by his wife of 54 years, the former Doris Hill; a daughter, Peggy Butler of Delton; two sons, Linden Lester of San Diego, California and Larry Lester of Frost Proof, Florida; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three step grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Sackrider of Delton and Mary Zinke of Battle Creek; a brother, Robert Lester of Delton. He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Eddy and a brother Lawrence. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 14, 1988 at Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Burial was at East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hickory Corners American Legion Post 484 Auxiliary. GRAND RAPIDS - Nina M. Gariinger, 99, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Nashville, died Saturday, June 11, 1988 at M.J. Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Gariinger was born on November 4, 1888 in Medina County, Ohio, the daughter of Bradley and Jenny (Frazer) Wheeler. She was raised in Medina and attended school there, graduating from Medina High School in 1907. She was married to Roy Gariinger on June 10, 1908. They came to the Nashville area in 1908 where they fanned on Price Road for three years and for most of their married life on Thornapple Lake Road. She was a former member of the E.U.B. Church of Nashville and presently the First United Methodist Church of Nashville, The Methodist's Womens, and the Birthday Club. Mrs. Gariinger is survived by two daughters, Madeline Gaunt of New Jersey and Dorothy Gariinger of Nashville; one son, Ceylon Gariinger of Nashville; three grandchildren; two great grandsons; two great great granddaughters. Preceding her in death were her husband Roy on January 23,1971 and a grandson, Glen Gariinger. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 14 at 1 p.m., at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville, with the Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to MJ. Clark Memorial Home or a charity of one's choice. " Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes of Nashville. 11417013 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West Stale Road. Paslor J.A. Campbell. Phone Hastings Area Sunday School 9:45 945-2285. GRACE LUTHERAN a.m.; Worship II a.tn.; Evening CHURCH, 239 E. North St., Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Michael Anion, Pastor. Phone 943-9414. Sunday. June 19 - 8:00 Holy Communion, 9:15 Church School (all ages). 10:30 Holy Communion. Thursday, June 16 7: 30 Adult Conf., 5:30 Wedding. 8: 00 NA. Tuesday. June 21 - 7:30 Fam. & Child. Serv. Bd. Wednes­ day. June 23 • 7:00 Bd. Elders. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings Michigan. G. Kent Keller, Pastor, Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. May 29 - 9:30 and 11:00 Mor­ ning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broadcast al 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 Church School Classes for all ages. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room. Wednesday. June 1 9: 30 Circle 1. al Mary Ann Echtinaws cottage meet at Kathryn Ferris lo car pod. 12:30 Circle 4. potluck at Hidden Valley Com­ munity Bldg.. 1:00, Circle 3, meet at the County Seat, 6:00 Circle 5, at Cathy Bachmans for potluck. 7:30 Chancel Choir Practice. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith, Rector. Sunday Schedule for Sum­ mer months (Memorial Day through Labor Day): Holy Eucharist. 10 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7:00 p.m. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. Ml 49058. Nor­ man Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Wordtip 10 a.m.. Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm, Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School. 10.-00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7 JO. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Sctool Hour. 11X10 a.m. Monung Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible.” 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour, 6:00 (Elem. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study, Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB club for boys. Earl F. Spencer ZEPHRYHILLS, FLA. - Earl F. Spencer, 72, of Zephryhills, Florida, passed away Tues­ day, June 7, 1988. Mr. Spencer was a retired machine tool supervisor and a member of the Grace Wesley­ an Methodist Church in Hastings and Richland, Michigan Masonic Lodge No. 217. Mr. Spencer is survived by his wife, Lillian Spencer, Zephfyhills; three sons, Robert E. Spencer of Naperville, Illinois, James R. Spencer of Marshall, Gary L. Spencer of Hast­ ings; three daughters. Dawn Balent of Olathe, Kansas, Carolyn Carper of Zephryhills and Gwendolyn Winans of Bristol, New Hamp­ shire; 24 grandchildren; and 34 great grand­ children; three brothers, Clyde, Francis and George Spencer; two sisters, Lillian Kooiman and Mae Cazier. A Masonic Service was held Thursday, June 9, with Funeral Services held Friday, June 10 at 11 a.m. in the Zephryhills Chapel of Oakley Funeral Home with Dr. Mel Barrows officiating. Fay E. Walter HASTINGS - Joseph D. Enright, 66, of 249 E. North Sl, Hastings passed away Friday, June 10, 1988 at Hastings Provincial House. Mr. Enright was born on August 2, 1921 in Detroit, the son of Joseph and Anna (Kauflin) EnrighL He lived in the Detroit area and attended schools there. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1946. He has lived in the Hastings area for the past 7 years. He had various employment during his working life. He was a member of the Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Joseph D. Enright LAKE ODESSA - Fay E. Walter, 68, of Lake Odessa, passed away Thursday, June 9, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Walter was bora on February 26,1920 in Lake Odessa the son of Clifford and Grethel (Swarthout) Walter. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1941. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Odessa. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He had been employed at Lake Odessa Co­ op Elevator for several years, then worked for the Village of Lake Odessa for the past 17 years. He was a member of the JacksonMutschler V.F.W. Post No. 4461. Mr. Walter is survived by a sister, Mrs. Fred (Geneva) O’Connor of Lake Odessa; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Lucille Walter of Lake Odessa; a sister-in-law, Enid Waler of Lake Odessa; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a brother Andrew on April 20, 1986. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 11,1988 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odes­ sa with Kent Gibson and Elders Tanner and Redetzke of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints. Buial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to VT.W. or Ambulance Service of Lake Odessa. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. Gathering 7 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. David D. Garrett. Phone 948-2229 Par­ sonage, 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. Amos L. Brearley, Sr. CALEDONIA - Amos L. Brearley, Sr., 80. of Caledonia passed away Friday, June 10. 1988. Mr. Brearley was bom on February 23,1908 in Gaines Township, Kent County, the son of Amos L. and Helena (Dochow) Brearley. He was married to Rath E. Johnson on Janu­ ary 23, 1927. He had farmed all of his life. Mr. Brearley is survived by his children, Jean and Carl Woolworth, of Kentwood, Ellen and Kenneth Charles Dealer, of Dorr, Amos L. and Sarah Brearley, Jr., of Caledonia, Donald and Dorothy Brearley, of Baldwin; 19 grand­ children; 40 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Mae Baas, of Grand Rapids and Mrs. William (Florence) Lind, of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth on July 21, 1987. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 14, 1988 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Rev. Dave Terhune officiat­ ing. Burial was at the Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the .Grand Rapids Hospice. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Horn of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banfield Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer, Pastor, James R. Barrett, Asm. to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8, 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hail). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children’s Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided lo and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Elizabeth ‘Libbie’ Marshall HICKORY CORNERS - Elizabeth 'Libbie' (Brewer) Marshall, 94, formerly of 904 Hick­ ory Road, passed away Saturday, June 11,1988 at Arrowood Nursing Home, Battle Creek. Mrs. Marshall was bora in Augusta. She lived on the Marshall Fann on Hickory Road since 1917. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hany “Mike" in 1962, three sisters and two brothers. / Mrs. Marshall is survived by a son, Harold Marshall of Hickory Corners. Graveside services were held Tuesday, June 14, 1988 at East Hickory Comers Cemetery with Rev. Phillip Perkins officiating. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Presbyterian Church holding Bible School Vacation Bible School at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings begins Monday, June 20 and continues through Friday. June 24. Classes will be held at 231 S. Broadway in Hastings from 9 a.m. to noon. “We’re geared up for an unforgettable ex­ perience al First Presbyterian Church” said Pastor Kent Keller. “We’re really excited about the theme for our vacation Bible school this year. The church will be turned into THE WONDERFAIRE, which is a wonderful place for children ages four through those whose have completed sixth grade, can come to learn about God's power.” Pastor Keller added that THE WONDER­ FAIRE theme will help create an atmosphere of fun and excitement while featuring liferelated Bible study, creative crafts, fun games, lively songs, and planned recreation. "We want everyone to discover God’s power and see how it can be real in their lives as they share the experience of working, play­ ing, learning and loving together," the pastor concluded. For more information call 945-5463. Mr. Enright is survived by two brothers, Francis Enright of Roswell, New Mexico and Charles Enright ofEast Jordan, MI.; nieces and nephews. Full Military graveside services were held Wednesday, June 15 at Fl Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek with Father Leon H. Pohl and Fl Custer Honor Guard officiating. Burial was at the Ft Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the SL Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Homes of Hastings and Nashville. Floyd A. Armour HASTINGS - Floyd A. Armour, 94, of3506 Lawrence Road, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 1988 at Pennock Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Armour was bora in Cedar Creek and lived most of his life in the Barry County area. He was a self employed carpenter and cabinet maker for many years in the Hastings area. From 1934 to 1942 he worked for E.W. Bliss Company. He was a life member of Hastings Masonic Lodge 52, F 4 AM. His first wife, the former Vemice Kelly, died in 1922; his second wife, the former Nina Weeks, in 1967; and his third wife, Agnes Aspinall, in 1978. He was also preceded in death by two sons and a stepson. Mr. Armour is survived by a son, Alton Armour of Zephyrhills, Florida; stepdaughters, Neva June Warner of Northport, Florida, Doris Goff of Kalamazoo, Neva Brandt of Dowling and Nyla Bechtel of Hastings; a stepson, Dale Cole; seven grandchildren; many great grand­ children; sisters, Fannie Buckland and Velma Hampton both of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 4, 1988 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. Hastings student graduates Summa Cum Laude The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS HEXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Ho.,In,. ond Lok. Odo... COLEMAN AGENCY ,f Hittings, ■<». Creek Rd., 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun day School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hartgerink, Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Insurance for your Life, Home. Business and Cor WHEN FUNENAL HOMES Hosting* — Nashville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville, Fathei of Has rings NATIONAL RANK OF HASTINGS M.mb«, F.O.I.C. Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. 1952 N. 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On Saturday, their daughter, Lisa Dunbar, arrived from Montcguc with her hus­ band, David, and their three children. Rob and Marilyn Flessner came from Temperance with their three children, and the entire family spent the afternoon and enjoyed dinner at the home of Ellen Flessner Coppess and her hus­ band. Ron. and their three children. On Sunday, after attending Lakewood United Methodist Church together, the entire Eldon Flessner family had dinner at Bay Pointe Restaurant. Ruth Dunbar, widow of Charles Dunbar, former minister of Lakewood United Methodist Church, fell in her home in Muskegon last week. She broke her hip and is in Hacklcy Hospital in Muskegon for at least another week. Her daughter-in-law, Lisa Flessner Dunbar, is a nurse at that hospital and reports that Ruth is doing well. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lucas attended an open house brunch in Grand Ledge on Sunday for Anessa Thompson's high school eraduation. Anessa is the granddaughter of Edward and Evelyn Lucas Thompson, now both deceased. Edward spent his early years in the Coats Grove area and Evelyn was a Woodland native who graduated from Woodland School in 1930. They lived in Sunfield for 30 years where Edward was postmaster. Anessa’s parents are Jerry and Mary Thompson. Joe Gordon of Raymond, N.H., is a guest at the Jim Lucas home this week. He arrived at the Grand Rapids airport Sunday morning. Other members of his family will come to Michigan through Canada by motor home and join him later. Robert Born is still in Pennock Hospital recovering from surgery on his foot. Mrs. Stark and Mrs. Avery took their third grade classes to visit the Woodland Post Office one day the last week of school. Most of the students are members of Benjamin Franklin stamp collecting clubs at the school. Evelyn Mattson (Mrs. Cliff Mattson) spent a few days in Pennock Hospital last week. She is now home recouperating. The Woodland Fire Department had a picnic in the village park on Sunday after­ noon. Each family brought its own meat and cooked dinner on barbecue grills. After ’he meal, the women discussed organizing a new auxiliary. They elected Ellen Lucks and Mary Jo Bump as co­ presidents, Shawn Durkee secretary and Bar­ bara Jackson, treasurer. The women discuss­ ed a few possible fundraisers so they can add some comforts to the new Woodland Fire Station. MCP Bookkeeping CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar X Kilpatrick Church Missionary Society held a dinner last Wednesday at noon. Among the 27 people who intended were all three Schaibly brothers - Hilbert, who lives in Florida; Kennard of Admorc; and George and their wives. The society’s members spent the morning cleaning cupboards and cabincis in the church basement and held a business meeting in the afternoon. The society recently served a lunch after the burial service for Inez Powers of Lansing. Powers was an aunt of the Barr) and Fisher families of Woodland, which includes Joyce Weinbrecht of Hastings. Inez’s son. Vance Powers, came from Sylvester, Ga.. for the services, and while he was in Michigan, he enjoyed dinner at Mountain Jack’s in Lansing with cousins Beatrice Rogers of Charlotte, Boyd Barry and Elton and Lillian Vandecar of Woodland. Woodland Township Library (Spindler Memorial Library) received new landscaping last week through the efforts of the Woodland Women's Study Club. Randy Blair of Lake Odessa was the contractor who took out some overgrown and obsolete shrubs and planted new shrubs in gravel beds with timber borders. His plantings include a weeping flowering cheny tree and a crimson king maple tree by the street. Doris Flessner's 25 piano students will hold a public piano recital at Lakewood United Methodist Church Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. Woodland United Methodist Church’s vacation Bible school will be June 21-23. This school is for elementary school-aged children, and will be from 9 to 11 a.m. each day. Woodland United Methodist Church Women will hold an ice cream social Satur­ day from 4 to 7 p.m. Homemade ice cream, barbecue sandwiches, cakes and pies will be available. This is always an exciting and fun event in Woodland’s summer schedule. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Adult Fellowship held a potluck supper and meeting Saturday evening. Lucile Brown gave a devotion about summer and closed il with George Washington's prayer for the nation. Society president Hildred Chase read a let­ ter from Mike Hook and Roy Kent of the C.K. and S. Depot Committee who presented the previous month’s program. A July picnic was planned. George Schaibly was program chairman. He showed a VCR tape of an event held in Waterloo, Iowa, last summer for collectors of two-cylinder tractors. The John Deere Co. sponsored the meeting and furnished the tape. Many interesting old tractors were shown, in­ cluding several of the original "Waterloo Boys” which were the first factory-produced by Catherine Lucas Shari Maurer graduated with Summa Cum Laude from Davenport College of Business of Lansing. To receive Summa Cum Laude, she had to possess a CGPA between 3.75-4.0. Delton Area ' Woodland News Araliobte d Making It Better, PoiHclpoKng beaten lifted Mow. Hastings Sweeper Shop 501 West State Street Hastings. Mi. 49058 Phone 616-948-9637 Fax 616-948-9636 117 South Jefferson Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 OPEN: 9:30 to 5 Mon.-Fri; 9:30 to 1 Sat. 948-8103 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 16, 1988 — Page 5 engagement announced Diane Andrews and Daniel J. Smith have announced their wedding engagement And* rews is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Andrews of Nashville, and Smith is the son of Betty Smith of Augusta and the late Clair Smith. The bride*elect is a graduate of Maple Valley High School, Kellogg Community College and Western Michigan University, where she received a bachelor of business administration degree. She works in the advertising department at the Battle Creek Enquirer. The groom-elect is a graduate of Gull Lake High School. He received a bachelor of science degree in automated manufacturing technology at ITT Techinical Institute in Fort Wayne, Ind., and an associate's degree at ITT in Grand Rapids. He is employed as an automation engineer at the Ford Motor Company, Wayne Assembly. A Sept. 10 wedding is planned. Morris-Jansen united in marriage April 9 Hibiskes to observe 35th wedding anniversary Novacek-Dammen announce engagement On April 9. Sherry Lynn Morris and Michael Peter Jansen exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony at Vermontville Bible Church with Pastor Daniel E. Smith officiating. Sherry is the daughter of Jonnic and Bar­ bara Morris of Vermontville Michael is the son of Wilbur and Irene Jansen, of Forest Grove. Debra Martin, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Daniel Jansen, brother of the groom, was best man. Out-of-state guests were the groom’s im­ mediate family from Oregon, and relatives of the bride from Illinois. The couple has made their home in Forest Grove, Ore. Arthur and Dorothy Hibiske of Delton will celebrate their 35lh wedding anniversary June 17 with a party on Saturday. June 18. Hosting the party are their children. Thomas of Battle Creek, and Nancy of Southfield. Art. a retired barber and former owner of Art’s Barber Shop, enjoys fishing and camp­ ing. Dorothy, retired from the Federal Government, enjoys camping and oil painting. They have two grandchildren. Cameron and Stacy. The couple moved from Battle Creek to Delton two yeau ago and now enjoy their home on Pleasant Lake. Mary Novacck and Todd Dammen of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement. Mary, a graduate of the University of North Dakota, is currently working as a commercial underwriter technician at Hastings Mutual In­ surance Co. Todd graduated from the University of North Dakota and is presently a project manager of Acrodie Inc. of Grand Rapids. A June 25 wedding at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Park River. ND is being planned. A golden wedding anniversary will be observed on Sunday, June 26, for Minnetta and Clare Lammers. An open house hosted by their children will be held at the Cedar Creek Bible Church on Campground Road, eight miles south of Hastings. The couple has four chi>dren; Gale Chamberlin of Ft. Smith, Ark.; Lois Groncwold of Lewisville, Texas; Robert of Linonia and Edward of Kalamazoo. They also have 11 grandchildren, two great­ grandchildren. Clare was a partner in Lammers Brothers Garage. Minnetta was a cashier and banker for the Delton school district for 15 years. All friends and relatives of the Lammers are invited. No gifts please. June 24, Applications accepted through _ 1988. We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Charles and Marian Higgins are celebrating their 40th anniversary. They were married on June 26, but children are having an open house r : 25 between 3-6 p.m. at Grange Hall on grange Road in Middleville. All friends and .datives are invited. Their children are Doug and Sandy Higgins of Hastings. Chuck and Deb Higgins of Glen­ dale. Ariz.. and Dave and Tammy Higgins and Charlene Higgins of Middleville. They also have 11 grandchildren. Warren and Georgia Brogan of Hastings will observe their 64th wedding anniversary on June 21. Warren Brogan and the former Georgia Colvin were married June 21, 1924. at her parents’ home in Hastings. They have resided in the Hastings area most of their lives. Mrs. Brogan worked at the former Car Seal and the Table Factory in Hastings. Mr. Brogan was employed at the Table Factory and E.W. Bliss Co. In 1929, they purchased a farm in Baltimore Township on Brogan Road, where he was engaged in farming and as a self-employed carpenter. In 1968. they sold their farm and moved to Podunk Lake in Rutland Township. In 1982. they moved to Hidden Valley Estates in Hastings. A dinner is being planned with members of the family. The couples children are Robert and Doris Brogan of Hastings and Ernest and Neva Brovont of Galion. Ohio. They have eight grand­ children and 17 great-grandchildren. Cards and letters would be welcomed and may be sent to them at Thomapplc Manor. 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058. Bunkers to observe 60th anniversary Arthur and Frances Bunker will be celebrating their 60th weddirtg anniversary June 20. 1988. Arthur K. Bunker and Frances H. Barkway were united in marriage June 20. 1928. at her parents home in Mason. They farmed for 25 years near Mason then moved to Hastings in 1953. Their daughters and their husbands Clayton and Barbara Swift and Russell and Ardis Maklcy will be hosting a dinner at a Grand Rapids restaurant for them and their nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, later in the week. will REOPEN June 29th ...in our new location on the second floor of the new Hastings Savings & Loan Bldg. raaHae aaataa Ejotnaa tantnata aMQasi MT TILL W M5 Mize-Tarbet united in marriage on June 2 Dorothy Mize is pleased to announce the marriage of her daughter. Rachael, to Allan Tarbet on June 2. Rachael is a 1972 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, and is currently employed at Borgcss Medical Center. Allen i:. a 1974 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Flcxfab. Inc. An August open house is being planned. Brogans to observe 64th wedding anniversary Higgins to observe 40th wedding anniversary will be CLOSED June 23 thru June 28 Title- Lammers to observe 50th wedding anniversary The 25th wedding anniversary of Herb and Mary Doster of Plainwell will be noted with an open house from 1-5 p.m. Sunday. June 26. at their home. 13266 Enzian Rd., Delton. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. No gifts, please. Herb Doster and the former Mary Schuyler were married June 29. 1963, in Kalamazoo. They have three sons: John, Jerry and Jim. The Dosters have operated a photography studio for the past 20 years, first in Delton and currently in Richland. John L. Walker, CPA NOTICE • POSITION VACANCY Court recorder/judicial secretary Base Salary ■ $12,836 annually Department • 56-1 District Court 56-1 District Court Apply at: c/o Kathy Sunior Court Administrator 206 W. Court Hastings, Ml 49058 Dosters to observe 25th wedding anniversary Some banks may not take your home improvement plans seriously Overholt-Hynes announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Arlan Overholt of Saranac, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Goodwin of Clarksville wish to announce the engagement of their daughter. Jeanine Renee Overholt, to Robert Elliott Hynes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynwood Hynes of Sunfield. Jeaninc is a 1985 graduate of Lakewood High School and a 1987 graduate of MJ Mur­ phy’s Cosmetology College. Bob graduated from Lakewood High School in 1983 and is a graduating senior of Michigan State University in mechanical engineering. The couple plans to be married Sept. 10, and will reside in Saginaw. Home improvement loans probably aren’t something you take lightly. Neither do we. We realize your request isn’t just for any home. It’s for your home, and that makes it a part of our community. We’re located right here in town with you. So when you come to us fcr a home improvement loan, we give it very serious consideration. ( Receptionist - Payroll j Must have computer payroll back| ground, excellent typing capabilities, 4 knowledge of switchboard operai tions, high motivation with strong j organizational abilities for a health ; care facility. Excellent wage and ij benefit package. < 5 i i i; S * Clip Bank Safe and Sound SEND RESUME TO... ; Thornapple Manor | ; 2700 NASHVILLE RD, HASTINGS. Ml 49058 $ Hastings • Middleville L'^’der Bellevue • Nashville �Pige 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 16. 1988 Local woman _i * t yraClUaiOS from >>■ . . .. . . .. West Virginia college Brenda (Jody) Felder, daughter of Mr. and Mts Merle Tobias of Hastings, graduated from Fairmont State College in West Virginia Mav 14 with a bachelor of arts degree in Ann Landers Felder graduated sumrne cum laude. which is a 3.75 on 4.00 point average. John Deere’s Spring into w Summer Sale \ A A should be smoking-free Dear Ann Landers: I’ve been reading your column for years and finally 1 realized you were talking to me when you said. "Go to Alcoholics Anonymous." I called the number listed in the phone book and was told to attend one meeting every day for a month. I attended one meeting every day for the first week and ended up in the hospital with a serious respiratory problem aggravated by smoke. Ann. it seemed to me as if every person in the place was lighting one cigarette off the other. The room was so thick with smoke that even my underwear was reeking. 1 had to wash my hair and hang my clothes outside every night when I came home. The meetings last only one hour. Wouldn’t you think a person could refrain from smok­ ing for 60 minutes as a courtesy to fellow members? I know the program is wonderful and A. A. often succeeds when everything else fails, but 1 can't keep going to the hospital with respiratory problems. Any suggestions? - Smoked Out in Canada. Dear Smoked Out: A.A. does such a remarkable job that I am reluctant to bum-rap them for any reason, but 1 printed a similar complaint awhile back and am pleased to ad­ dress the problem again. There is now a growing number of smoke free meetings in most cities. Call A.A. head­ quarters and ask where they are. If there are none, I suggest a surgical mask, dipped in water and wrung out. It works. Riding Mowers as low as ... *99900 Lawn Tractors as low as ... $174900 Walk-Behind Mowers as low as ... $39900 ‘You’-phimism can hurt Dear Ann Landers: Please warn your readers to beware of the word "you" in social conversations. It can put the other person on the defensive and destroy relationships. For example: Sentences that begin with "Why did you. why don’t you, why should you. why couldn’t you, why would you, you should have, and you could have.” The im­ 1690 Bedford Rd., (M-37) Hostings • 616-945-9526 QUEEN (AHPET Miller’s Carpet and Queen Carpet’s Annual Factory Carpet Sale THIS Stvlish oiyitoii Qlieen Carnet “ with stain resistance WEEK ONLY Queen Carpet is a revolutionary new kind of carpet w,th a permanent stain resistance barrier. Queen CarPet’s innovative styling combines stain, soil, static, and wear resistance. Queen Carpet has patterns and colors to satisfy the most discriminating tastes. And they’re on sale all this week! Continuous Filament Nylon. 5 yr. Wear Warranty $8’t QUEEN ^CARPET Example: Carpet your Living Room complete with pad, labor and tax plied message is, "You messed up. It’s your fault. You arc stupid." The first thing I learned in therapy was to be careful of that word. No one likes to take blame. Eliminating these phrases can go a long way toward building better relationships and avoiding resentment. Sign me - lxa med at Last in Fort Myers. Fla. Dear Learned: And so did millions of readers. We all need to listen to ourselves with a third ear. Every time we open our mouths to speak wc reveal something about ourselves. Thanks for the red light. Tactlessness hurts mourners marriage counselor We must turn this around before it’s too late." He did not respond. Ann. I love this man and want desperately to have his children. I don’t want our mar­ riage to end. but I just can’t stand his col­ dness. He seems to enjoy me when we are with friends and family, but he rebuffs me when we arc alone. Have you ever heard of anything like this? What should 1 do? - Tear­ drops in Shreveport. Dear Shreveport: Obviously something has gone haywire and you need to understand why. Some possiblilies worth exploring: I) He is afraid of intimacy and is trying to distance himself or 2) these is another woman. Joint counseling would be ideal. If he refuses, go alone. You are sure to gain some insight. Ultimately you may have to ask yourself that well-known Ann Landers ques­ tions. "Are you better oft with him or without him?” Waiter is tip-hungry Dear Ann Landers: Last night. I was in­ vited by friends to a Chinese restaurant. The meal was excellent, but there was barely enough food for the four of us. When it was time to leave, my hostess handed her son S50 and sent him to pay the bill. When the boy returned with only Sl she assumed that the tip had been deducted from the S50 and we left. Just as we were getting into the car, our waiter came out and asked if something was wrong with the service. My hostess replied. "No. it was fine." He then said. "1 didn’t find anything left for me on the table." My hostess was embarrass­ ed and reached into her purse and gave him a $5 bill, which I noticed was all she had. Instead of saying. "Thank you." the waiter said. "The bill was $49!" 1 always thought a tip was given at the discretion of the customer. Please comment. -- Nonplussed in Calif. Dear N.P.: Today a tip of 15 or 20 percent is considered appropriate, but no patron is obligated to tip if he doesn’t feel like it. In this case, there was clearly a misunderstanding, but under no cir­ cumstances is it acceptable for a waiter to follow a customer outside and ask for a tip. That move was definitely "boo-how." (Ask a Chinese person for translation.) How much do you know about pot, cocaine. LSD. PCP. crack, speed and downers? Think you can handle them? For up-to-the-minute infomuition on drugs, write for Ann Landers' newly revised booklet, "The Lowdown on Dope. ’1 Send $3 plus a self-addressed, stamped No. 10 envelope (45 cents postage} to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Dear Ann Landers: I just read in your col­ umn some of the thoughtless remarks people make to a person who has lost a loved one. When our son died a few months ago. my husband went to see about a cemetery space. The salesman said. "Well, this is your lucky day! We are selling plots at a 25 percent dis­ count this week!" Somehow, my husband didn’t feel lucky. A few days later, while writing thank you letters to those who had sent flowers, meals or had come by to visit, 1 ran short of the note paper furnished by the funeral director. 1 went back for more and was told, “If there is any left over, save it for a future occasion." Aren’t those people trained to communicate appropriately with a grieving family? Puzzled in Florida. Dear Puzzled: They should be. Sounds as if these knuckleheads flunked the course. He (seems to) love me not Dear Ann Landers: Two years ago 1 mar­ ried a man I really loved. We went together for four years and had great fun. His parents adored me. My parents tolerated him. Mom and Dad both told me that they doubted his ability to sustain a loving relationship. I should have listened. What was once a warm and intimate love affair has become a cold war. There is no longer any hugging, cuddling or kissing. “ " We never talk about the interesting things that happen during the day. We don’t argue, playfully, about politics anymore. He never calls me at work to say, “Hi. I’m thinking about you." 1 still try to do these things, but he has started to ignore me. Ann, it breaks my heart to admit this, but he turns his back when I’m talking to him. Two days ago, I wrote him a 10-page letter about my feelings of frustration. I begged him to consider marriage counseling. In the last paragraph. I said, "My heart is so heavy with sadness at what we have become. Don’t you miss the lov we shared when we first mar­ ried? The closeness we felt when we dated. Let’s go to see a priest together, or perhaps a Entertaining the alumni at the 101st banquet were Fem Fischer and Rosie and Clyde Kuempel. Bitter Harvest’ author is Hastings 'Alumni of Year* Hastings High School’s 101st Alumni Ban­ quet was attended by 228 people last Saturday night and author Fred Halbert was selected as alumni of the year. Halbert, who graduated from Hastings High School in 1963, briefly told the audience of Michigan famers’ problems with the chemical PBB, the topic of his book "Bitter Harvest," which also later became a madcfor-television movie. Halbert’s class and the one from 1938 were the ones receiving special recognition for be­ ing the 25th and 50th years. John Clement responded officially for the Class of 1963 and Wayne Finkbeiner responded for the Class of 1938. Are You Ready For Summer? The toastmaster for the evening’s program was Don Weaver. Class of 1936. Garrett Isham gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. One part of the entertainment for the pro­ gram was provided by Fem Fischer and Rosie Clyde Kuempel, who presented a unique washtub rendition. A roll call of the classes represented show­ ed that the oldest graduate present was Violet Rudart Cook from the Class of 1916. Former teachers on hand included Ed Taylor. Lewis Hines, Charlotte Heath, Cleone Trumbal and Jeanette Tredineck. They were greeted and honored by Elsie Sage, treasurer of the alumni association. Carl Schoessel, superintendent of the Hastings School District, greeted new and old graduates. New members appointed the alumni association board were Denny Stords, Donald Spencer, Lois Miller, Patty Engle and Helen Weaver. The graduates concluded the reunion with the singing of the high school song, ’Blue and Gold." §269°°""““’ ■■ NR J Room ALL F1 EXSTEEL RECLINERS On SALE Now thru Father’s Day! m fisn If you need to shed a few pounds to get ready for summer, call Diet Center. We’ll help you lose up to 10 pounds in the First two weeks or 17 to 25 pounds in just six weeks! Call today for a free, no-obligation consultation. This summer, keep dad covered from the barbecue sauce with this unique Grill Ser­ geant Apron from Hallmark. It's a great gift idea lor Father's Day (Sunday. June 19). So hurry to your Hallmark shop listed be­ low. Sorry, only one to a customer • at $3.95 they won't last long! OPEN 9 a.m. ’til 8 p.m. Monday & Friday; 9 a.m. 'til 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Miller’ FURNITURE & CARPET STORE 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE * PH. 945-2091 -u MILIARS VISA THE HOME MPROVMXT LOAN ACCOUNT O FIRST* AMRICA- H-J7-43 JtotolL -to MIS'* Center* The uvigbl-loss profesriorials. " CALL FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION HASTINGS 948-4033 CINDER PHARMACY & HALLMARK SHOP 110 W. State St., Hastings 945-9551 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 16, 1988 — Page 7 Judge upholds district court decision Motion to quash evidence in Goddard murder case denied by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Calling the lower court decision a good one, a circuit court judge denied a defense motion Monday to quash evidence presented during the preliminary exam for the latest two defendents in the Ricky Goddard murder case. Defense attorneys for Sharon Goddard, 35, and Richard Eckstein, 31, argued that District Court Judge Gary Holman improperly admitted hearsay evidence during the April preliminary exam that bound the two over to circuit court on charges of first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. But after reviewing an eight-inch high stack of earlier court precedings - some 1,125 pages worth - Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster concurred with the district court's decision to admit the testimony. "This court finds no error or abuse of discretion in the district court ruling," Shuster said on Monday. "This court believes the district court's findings are proper findings, it's ruling are proper rulings. "He (Holman) has said it about as good as any court can say it," Shuster said. Goddard and Eckstein tenutively are scheduled to go to trial July 11 on charges they conspired to have Goddard's husband, Ricky, murdered so they could collect insurance money. At Monday's hearing, defense attorneys David Dodge, representing Eckstein, and John Hofman, on behalf of Goddard, argued Holman erred when he admitted testimony at the preliminary exam attributed to co-conspirator Norman Woodmansee. Under the rules of evidence, hearsay testimony in a conspiracy case can only be admitted if sufficient evidence is first presented to prove the conspiracy exits. Dodge said that basis was never laid during the preliminary exam. "This motion is not to take an unfair swipe at Judge Holman," Dodge said. "It's our position that Judge Holman improperly concluded ... that there was a sufficient, independent basis of non-hearsay evidence to conclude that the hearsay statements of Norman Woodmansee can be included." Dodge told the court that key hearsay testimony provided by Kim Baldwin, who was living with Woodmansee before the murder, is not credible. During the preliminary exam, Baldwin testified Goddard and Eckstein were present at Woodmansee's home months before the January 1986 slaying. But she was unable to identify Goddard in court until a file photo published in the Hastings Banner jarred her memory. "When taken as a whole, the testimony of Kim Baldwin is not to be believed," Dodge said. Dodge also attacked the testimony of co-conspirator George Zugel, who was found guilty in March of conspiracy to commit perjury at Woodmansee's 1986 trial for the Goddard murder. Dodge told the court Zugel continued to give different statements to police throughout the investigation. And it wasn't until he was on the stand at the Goddard/Eckstein preliminary exam in April that he told police the pair had come with Woodmansee to Zugel's Battle Creek conversation that was played in its entirety during the preliminary exam. "Zugel goes on to make this bold, bare assertion that was later adopted by the court. "He's the most unbelievable witness ever heard in this court or in any other," he said. Hofman repeated that his client is innocent of the conspiracy and murder charges against her. "It's our opinion that Judge Holman abused his discretion in binding my client over on either of the charges," he said."There's simply no evidence that there ever was a tie between the four people. There was no evidence that there was an agreement to do an unlawful act even if you accept as gospel Zugel's testimony." But after reading sections of Holman's earlier decision into the record, Shuster said he found there was independent proof of the conspiracy apart from the hearsay admitted during the preliminary exam. Testimony was given during the preliminary exam that Sharon Goddard told witnesses that her husband's wallet and several items of jewelry were missing after the murder. But Goddard admitted she didn't disturb her husband after she discovered the body, and police testified they had not told her what personal effects were recovered from the body. That led police to conclude Goddard's slaying was staged as a robbery in which the murderer was supposed to have taken certain apartment prior to the murder. "We have testimony which is inconsistent with a March 1988 recorded conversation with police," Dodge said, referring to a taped Information provided to the Banner mistakenly reported that Hastings class of 1988 was the largest graduating class in the school's history. . determine there was evidence of a conspiracy apart from the hearsay testimony. Additional motions and a pretrial hearing have been set for June 24 in circuit court before Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming. Goddard and Eckstein remain lodged in the Barry County Jail. The pair were arrested for the second lime in early April on charges of plotting to have Dowling resident Woodmansee murder Sharon's husband, Ricky Goddard, 31, on the night of Jan. 25, 1986. The discovery of the murder weapon and new testimony from earlier witnesses led to their re-arrest in April. The two were bound over to circuit court to stand trial on the two charges following a preliminary exam in 56th District Court that ended April 27. Sharon Goddard found her husband dead in the dining room of their Dowling home when she relumed home from work about 7 a.m. In March 1986, co-defendants Sharon Goddard and Eckstein were in released for lack of evidence. But four months later Woodmansee was sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder. The first-degree murder charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison. Sentencing for Zugel, 36, on charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder and of conspiracy to commit perjury at the Woodmansee trial was delayed in May until after he appears as a prosecution witness at next month's trial for Eckstein and Goddard. Zugel also remains lodged in the Barry County Jail. items from the body. Secondly, Shuster said, Zugel correctly testified how much life insurance money Sharon Goddard was to receive for her husband's death. That testimony, Shuster said, was sufficient for the district court judge to I--' “SPEAK OUT for the FUTURE” I Surveu County survey will be distributed on Tuesday A resident survey, developed by the Barry County Futuring Committee, will be distributed in Tuesday's Reminder, giving each household in the county an opportunity to share ideas on subjects considered vital for future planning in the area. Families will be urged to discuss the survey, complete it and return the question­ naire to one of 35 stores and banks designated as pick-up points throughout the county, said Don Drummond, chairman. People who participate in the survey will not have to sign their names, so all informa­ tion is completely confidential, he said. The survey will be an opportunity to ex­ press opinions on subjects the committee con­ siders vital to the future, including industry, schools, government, zoning, the environ­ ment. cultural activities and recreational development. Letters of support for the survey have been received from the Hastings chapter of the American Association of University Women, Recycling in Barry County, the county Food and Agriculture Council. Local 397 Grain Millers Union, county Planning Commission, Nashville Lions Club, county Board of Com­ missioners, Barry-Eaton Health Department. Cooperative Extension Advisory Board. county Water Quality Committee, Hastings Jaycecs, Hastings Business and Professional Women. Hastings City Council, Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Barry Area United Way. Thornapple Arts Council, coun­ ty Solid Waste Planning Committee, BarryHastings Joint Economic Development Com­ mission. Hastings City Planning Commission, Hastings Kiwanis, Joint PTOs of the Hastings Area Schools, Hastings Educational Enrich­ ment Foundation, county Farm Bureau, Mid­ dleville Women's Club, Republican Party of Barry County, Township Supervisors’ Association, Pennock Hospital, Pennock Hospital Auxiliary, county Medical Society, county Courthouse Employees Association, and county Parks and Recreation Commission. Congressman Howard Wolpe, state Senator Jack Welborn and state Rep. Robert Bender also have endorsed the project. “These individuals and organizations have a vital part to play in the county’s future," said Drummond, "so their support is en­ couraging and appreciated. Now what’s need­ ed is the cooperation of every household in filling out and returning the survey that will appear in next week’s Reminder." HEIRLOOM PORTRAITS > Local author's book donated to Hastings Public Library Martha Van Buren 85th birthday Che children of Martha Van Buren of 9991 W. St. Joe Hwy., Vermontville, are hosting an open house in honor of her 85th birthday. June 18 from 2-4 p.m., at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Van Buren. The presence of friends is the only gift requested. If unable to attend, a card shower is suggested. Correction: RETAIL SALESPERSON - WANTED For Lumber-Hardware Store Position requires plep"’..t per­ sonality as well as able.y to meet customers with a smile and pro­ fessional manner. This will be a service-oriented person who en­ joys solving problems and work­ ing accurately with numbers. Ex­ perience a plus, however, we will train the right candidate. Apply in writing to — “SALES DESK” P.O. BOX C, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 by Jean Gallup Hastings native Leon Cool worked on con­ struction. rode in the Horse Cavalry, was a policeman, was a bare back trick rider in a wild west show, and worked as a pilot for the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service surveying waterfowl for the service. He also is a contributing author in a book on the management of waterfowl which was donated to the Hastings Public Library, accor­ ding to Barbara Schondelmayer, librarian. The book, compiled by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is called “Flyways — Pioneering Waterfowl Management in North America". Roland Furrow of Hastings, Leon’s friend for 75 years, presented the book to Schondalmeyer on Tuesday. Traveling to Alaska last year, Roland and his wife. Elsie, stopped to see Cool at his home in Montana for their first visit in 30 years. They also stopped on the way back for another visit. Cool later sent the book to Roland with the request that it be donated to the library in his hometown. After graduation from Hasting High in 1932, Cool worked on construction, joined the horse cavalry, then joined Col Tim Mc­ Radiothon raises funds to fight cancer A Memorial Day weekend radiothon spon­ sored by the Barry County chapter of the American Cancer Society May 28 and 30 rais­ ed S34l in pledges. Local officials said the amount was somewhat less than a previous effort several years ago. but added that all money collected, no matter how small, helps. Officials said that anyone who was out of town or at the beach and did not hear the broadcasts over WBCH still may mail in donations in honor of someone living who has cancer, of someone who has beaten cancer or someone who has died of cancer Officials with the society added that the disc jockeys at WBCH handled the event with a smoothness and dispatch that volunteers could not have matched. Most of the money from special fund­ raising events such as the radiothon or the ’Great American Lockup” goes to research or to help cancer patients. Donations may be mailed to or dropped off at the Barry County Unit offices at 301 South Michigan Ave. in Hastings. Coy's Wild West show as a bare-back trick rider and from there went into police enforce­ ment in Washington D.C. He also served in the U. S. Coast Guard during World War II, and flew seaplane patrol on the East Coast in the fall for law enforce­ ment and worked on the Waterfowl wintering surveys in Central and South America the rest of the winter. • Summer was spent in Canada and the Artic on waterfowl nesting ground surveys. After being ordered back into duty in the Coast Guard in the Korean Conflict, he was assigned to Washington D.C. and flew ex­ ecutive aircraft there until he moved to Montanta, where he now lives. Robert A. Jantzen. director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, said "In the book 'FlyWays' many of the fieldmen who developed present methods and gathered the information that serve as the basis for today's program are able to relate their experiences in their own ways. Many of the contributors arc now in retirement, so we are particularly grateful to capture their recollections here. I am pleased to see this important historical ac­ count become part of the documented past and a guide to the future." NORTH BRANCH. MICHIGAN $10 000 MINIMUM DEPOSIT 13)688-3051 or 1-800-622-1889 Limit one special per family. 1(8x10). 2(5x7$)* and 10 wallets for only. Sitting Fee 95€ — Not included in price of advertised special. Advertised special is only on blue Old Masters background. Advertised special — pose our selection. Additional advertised packages available at regular price. Additional charge for groups. limit ONE special per FAMILY Photography Days Photography Hours June 17 • June 19 Fri. 11-2, 3-7:30 Frl.-Sun. Sat. 10-2, 3-6; Sun. 10-2, 3-5 102 S. COOK ROAD — HASTINGS. MICH. 5 yr. Birthday CELEBRATION Monday, June 13 to Friday, June 17 Monday-T uesday-Wednesday Join us for a Birthday Party! Bring the family. Clowns and Free Balloons 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday The fun continues! IT'S A 50's BASH S Month C Pioneer o co/ ZS7.43/0 i Bank SNIt & GOOD SPIRITS • Downtown Hastings • 128 S. Jefferson St. 948-4042 DJ Spinning favorites from the 50's. (Thursday 5 to 10 p.m. - Friday 4 to 10 p.m.) Come as you are or as you were. Lots of fun! Lots of Prizes! �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 16, 1988 Handy guide to area golf courses Looking for a hilly, rolling golf course? How about a flat, short course? Or how about a course dolled with water hazards and sand traps? Barry County and its surrounding areas offer all of the above gold challenges. The following is a guide to this area's golf courses: Orchard Hills, 714 125 Ave. Shelbyville Public 27-hole course ranging from a 130-yard par-3 to a 565-yard par-5...60 carts and 25 sets of clubs available...complete pro shop and the Apple Core Lounge...course tealures sand, water and rolling terrain...rates are $5.50 for nine holes, $10 for 18. Saskatoon, 9038 92nd Street, Alto - Public. 27-hole course ranges from a 150-yard par-3 to a 496-yard par-5 ..clubhouse restaurant features liquor license...blue 9 around lake has hills and sand traps on nearly every hole.. .rental clubs and power carts available...rates are S5.5O for nine holes and SI0 for 18. Tyler Creek. 92nd Street, Alto - Public 18-hole course ranging from a 159-yard par-3 to a 505-yard par-5...course has some hills and ponds with sand...clubhouse and snack bar. but no liquor...Tyler Creek recreation area has volleyball, basketball, shuffleboard, swimming pool and game room in addition to camping area...rates arc $5.50 for nine holes and $10 for 18. Hastings Country Club, Broadway Street, Hastings - Private 18-hole course ranging from a 135-yard par-3 to a 535-yard par-5...course is hilly, fairly short with some water on three holes...non-members can play once per month...clubhouse and pro shop with rentals available...club member rates arc $5.50 for nine holes during the weekday and $10 for 18. For the weekend the rates are $6.50 and $ 11. For non-members the races are $8 for nine during the week and $14 for 18 and for the weekend $9 and $16. Yankee Springs, 12300 Bowens Mills Road, Wayland - Public 27-hole course ranging from a 133-yard par-3 to a 525-yard par-5...back nine is roily with no water while front nine flat with trees and 10 sand traps...pro shop with bar and restaurant...rates are S5.25 for nine and $9 for 18. Mullenhurst, Mullen Road, six miles north of Prairieville - Public 18-hole course rang­ ing from a 125-yard par-3 to a 510-yard par-5...snack bar in clubhouse...Course has lots of water, sand with trees...club and cart rental...rates are $5 for nine holes and $9 for 18. Morrison Lake Country Club, 6425 West Portland, Saranac - Semi-public 18-hole course ranging from a 135-yard par-3 to a 450-yard par 5...pro shop with club and cart rental...course is rolling with no sand, a few creeks and ponds...clubhouse has lunch counter, but no liquor license...rates are $5 for nine holes and $9 for 18 holes. Mulberry Fore, 955 N. Main - Public 9-holc course ranging from a 205-yard par-3 to a 532-yard par-5...course is hilly with lots of water and an increased amount of sand...club and cart rental... snack bar in clubhouse...rates are $5 for nine holes and $9 for 18 holes. Lake Doster, six miles east of Plainwell on M-89 - Public course ranging from an 85-yard par-3 to a 527-yard par-5...course is quite hil­ ly with ponds on six holes plus numerous traps...clubhouse has snack bar...rental carts and clubs...rates are $11 for nine holes on the weekend and $20 for 18...weekday rates are $10 and $17. Gun Ridge, 4460 Gun Lake Road - Public 9-holc course ranging from a 465-yard par-5 to a 130-yard par-3.. .course is hilly, woody with little water and no sand...club and cart rental...rates are $13 for two people for nine holes. Riverbend, West State Road - Public 27-hole course ranging from a 130-yard par-3 to a 550-yard par-5...clubhouse includes snack bar with liquor...complete pro shop...course is wound around Thornapple River, other parts flat with few bunkers...rates are $5 for nine holes and $9 for 18...all day rate is $12. pa°3,ri4Llyardnho|feHaS,inSS r8cen,ly aced Riverbend's No. 16 on the red, a Wood named Hastings most valuable player in boys track Senior Archie Wood has been named as the Hastings boys track team’s most valuable player for 1988. Four players received trophies for gaining a varsity letter for a fourth year including Mike Brown, Brian Mclean. Mike Merrill and Matt Schmadcr. Other seniors earning letters were Greg Feather. Mark Matthews, Stan Nicholson, and Mike Robinson. Tim Beuhler earned a participation certificate. Juniors earning letters were Todd Archer, David Clouse. Paul Hare. Pele Hauschild, Jim Lenz, Marc Lester. Chad Murphy. Scott Schoessel. Tom Shumway. Allen Slocum, Scott Teske, Chris Tracy, and Paul Van Ameydcn. Jim Clouse. Joe Krammin and Scott Smith earned participation certificates. Tim Acker, Geoff Gibson and Chad Neil earned letters as sophomores while Ted Ar­ mour, Kurt Huss. Scon McKeever, Brian Morton, Matt O'Laughlin, Shane Park, Brian Redman. Chad Sarver, Todd Scheck, Matt Slocum and Jason Watson earned participa­ tion certificates. Freshmen earning letters were Tom Bell, Brad Bennett. Tom Dawson, Clint Neil. Chris Patten. Steve Waldron, Brad Warner and Brian Wolfenbarger. Freshmen who earned participation certificates werrc Mark Belcher. Tom Brandt, Tom Cnittenden. Greg Endsley, Jeff Garland, Mike Gillespie, Brad Jones, Chad Lundquist, Don Moore. Marc Waller. Tom Ward. Chad Watson. Scott Wilson and Chase Youngs. Heath named most valuable in girls track Senior Tracy Heath has been named as the Hastings girls track team's most valuable player for 1988. Heath set a school record in the JU0 meter (60.4) and was a member of the 800 and 1600 meter relay teams which also set school records and qualified for the state meet. Other awards included Heidi Herron, best in distance; Evy Vargaz, best in the sprints; Sandy Warren, best in field events; Melinda Hare, most improved; and Carrie Schneider, rookie of the year. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED 1988-89 BUDGET AND INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Education of DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS will hold two (2) public hear­ ings as part of a special meeting scheduled for Monday, June 27,1988 at 6:00 p.m. in Room 36 of the Upper Elemen­ tary School, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan. BUDGET HEARING Copies of the proposed budget for 1988-89 are available for public inspection in the office of the Superintendent dur­ ing regular business hou. PROPERTY TAX HEARING A second hearing will be held for the purpose of receiv­ ing testimony and discussing the levy of a proposed addi­ tional millage rate of 1.4171 mills for the 1988-89 fiscal year pursuant to Act 5,1982 Michigan Public Acts, as amended. The proposed additional millage rate of 1.4171 mills will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes by a total of 4.8659%. The Board has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate of 30.5402 mills, including the proposed additional millage of 1.4171 mills. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that even if the propos­ ed "additional'' millage rate is levied, the total authorized millage rate of 30.5402 mills will not be increased thereby. Public comments on the 1988-89 budget and the propos­ ed additional millage rate will be received. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education. DATED: June 13, 1988 Sally A. Mills, Secretary Board of Education [ Sports | Hobert named Saxon diamond most valuable player Junior pitcher Jack Hobcrt has been named as the Hastings baseball team's most valuable phyer. Hobcrt, an all-Twin Valley and all-county pick, had a 5-4 mound record with a 2.25 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 62 innings. Hobcrt also hit .453 with 17 runs, 21 rbis and four homers. Senior Chad Tolles was named as the most improved Saxon player during 1988. Seniors who gained letters this season were Mark Atkinson, Jason Eldred, Kent Gee, Greg Heath, Lee Nichols, Paul Roy, Jamie Strohm, Scott Weller and Tolles. Juniors gaining letters were Chad Dockter, Jamie Garrett, Gary Parker, Jeff Pugh. Bran­ don Wilder, and Hobert. Sophomore Tom Vos also earned a varsity letter. Area softball, baseball standings Hastings Men’s Softball Standings Gold Hastings Merchants..................................... 5-1 Softball Club................................................ 3-1 Bourdo’s........................................................5-2 Diamond Club........................,................... 3-2 Athletes for Christ........................................3-3 McDonald..................................................... 1-5 MV Merchants............................................. 0-6 Silver Viatec............................................................5-1 Larry Poll......................................................5-1 Hastings Sanitary......................................... 5-1 Mutual.......................................................... 4-2 Middleville Tool.......................................... 4-2 Fiberglass......................................................4-3 Proline.......................................................... 2-4 Bliss............................................................... 1-5 Flexfab..........................................................0-5 B&B.............................................................. 0-6 Results Proline 21, Bliss 10; Bourdo 6, Softball Club 5; Bourdo 13. MV 10; Viatec 12, B&B 2; Sanitary 7, Mutual 5; Fiberglass 17, Flcxfab 8; Middleville 14, Larry Poll 5; Hast. Mer­ chants 10, Athletes 7; Athletes 12, McDonalds 11. Homerun Contest Silver Crosscr, Midd. 5. Gold Maurer. Athletes 2; B. Snider. McD. 2. Next Week’s Schedule June 22 6: 30 Larry Poll vs. Sanitary 7: 30 Viatec vs. B&B 8: 30 Bliss vs. Flexfab June 23 6: 30 Mutual vs. Flexfab 7: 30 Diamond Club vs. Hast. Merchants 8: 30 Diamond Club vs. Bourdo's June 24 6: 30 Proline vs. Middleville 7: 30 MV Merchants vs. Hast. Softball Club 8: 30 Athletes vs. McDonalds Hastings Women’s Softball Standings The Law.......................................................4-0 James Electric...............................................3-1 Blue Hammer...............................................2-1 Unity Satellite............................................... 1-2 City Bank...................................................... 1-2 Big Wheel.............. ............... 0-3 P-Ring........................................................... 0-4 HYAA Little League Standings WL Community Gold......................................... 3-0 Miller Real Estate........................ :............. 3-1 Coleman Agency..........................................1-2 Moose Lodge................................................ 1-2 R*x................................................................O-3 Results Tues., June 7 Miller Real Estate 7. Rax 2; Moose 11, Coleman 9. Thurs., June 9 Community Gold 5, Rax 3; Rax 3; Miller Real Estate 8, Moose 7. Junior golf coming to Yankee Springs A Junior Golf Program for any student in the fourth through eighth grades will begin June 23 at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. The six-week course will continue on each Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon until July 28. During the program students will get a half hour golf lesson and then have a chance to play the course. The cost of the program is $1 per session or $3 per session for non­ members. Signup is the first day (June 23) at the course at 9 a.m. For more information call 795-9532 or 945-9247. Vitale, golfs most valuable performer Nancy Vitale has been named as the Hastings golf team's most valuable player for 1988. Vitale was named to the Twin Valley all­ league team for having one of the 10 best averages in the league. Senior Janelle Hoekstra gained a trophy for her fourth year on varsity while Vitale was the only junior who gained a letter. Sophomores who earned letters were Rose Anger. Kerry Begg, Jennifer Chase, Jackie Longstreet. u>ul Tara Harbison. Freshmen who gained cither letters or participation cer­ tificates were Rachael Hicks. Toni Martinez. Bobbi Jo Nelson, and Cindy Purgiel. Katy Wilcox and Katie Wiiker. Kathy Palmer of Hastings recently aced the No. 7 hole on the white nine at Riverbend. The hole is a par. 8,120 yards. Bradley earns softball team’s highest award Senior firstbaseman Cathy Bradley was named as the Hastings softball team's most valuable player. Bradley, a member of the Twin Valley and all-county softball teams, hit .400 with 27 rbis and 14 extra base hits for the Saxons. In addition to the most valuable award. Denise Ellis was named most improved. Angie Willson uest defense. Jeanette Hoy best offense and Lisa Kelley Rookie of the Year. Seniors Amy Bowers and Angie Willson also earned varsity letters as did juniors Chris Benedict. Persephone Brenton, Carrie Carr, Dawn Eaton. Denise Ellis. Kim McDonald and Kim Smith. Sophomores earning letters were Melissa Bclson. Alison Curtiss. Lisa Kelley and Jeanette Roy. Keniston named Saxon net MVP Senior Ted Keniston was named as the Hastings tennis team’s most valuable player in 1988. Keniston placed runnerup in the Twin Valley at No. 3 singles. Other lettcrwinners for the tennis team were Andy Mogg. Jeff Rodcnbcck, Matt DeCamp. Brian Hubbcl. Craig Cole. Joe Meppelink, Jeff Baxter. Tom DcVaull. Joe Mania, Todd Harr. David Oom, Matt Gahan and Brad Weller. Hastings Intermediate Tennis Open June 27-30 The Hastings Intermediate Tennis Open •vill be held at the Johnson Field courts June 27 through Jun 29. Entry deadline for the tournament is June 25. The entry fee is S10 and should be mailed to Kay Loftus. 537 W.Green Street. Hastings and should include Name, address. USTA No., birthdate and division entered. The starting times are: June 27 — 9 a.m. for boys 15 singles. June 27 — 1 p.m. for boys 12 singles. June 28 — 9 a.m. for boys 16 singles. June 28 — I p.m. for girls 12 singles. June 29 — 9 a.m. for girls 14 singles. June 29 — 1 p.m. for girls 16 singles There will be no seeding and balls will be provided. There will be a consolation tourna­ ment for all first round losers and second round losers who had a bye. Trophies will be awarded to the winner and runnerup in each championship and consola­ tion division. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 16, 1988 — Page 9 Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL Moy 23 1988 Common Council met in regular session in the City Council Chambers. Hosting*. Michigan on Monday. May 23. 1988 ot 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. Present al roll coll were: White. Campbell. Cusack. Jasperse. Miller, Spencer. Walton. Moved by Miller, supported by Cusack that lhe absence of Gordon Fuhr be approved. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Spencer that lhe minute* of lhe May 9. meeting be approved as read ond signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Invoices read: Overhead Door Co................ ...... ................... $2,452.00 Halifax Landscaping................... ..................... 1.750.00 J.R. Field Serv. Inc................... ..................... 1.820.28 Mich. Mun. W.C. Fund...................................... 9,532.00 Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the above invoices be approved os rend. Yeas: Walton. Spencer. Wallon. Josperse, Cusock, Campbell, White. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Josperse, supported by Spencer that the invoice from Lansing Community College for $183.00 be approved and paid from Designated Training Fund (Act 302 Funds) and a budget adjust­ ment be mode to the Police Dept, budget *101-301-960. Yeas: White. Campbell. Cusack. Josperse. Miller, Spencer. Walton. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Walton that the following invoices be approved and paid from the Designated City Hall Parking Lot and budget ad­ justments be mode to the City Hall and Grounds budget. Zurn Lamar............................................................ $131.00 Zurn Lamar..............................................................567.99 Consumers Power.................................................. 780.00 Britten Concrete................................................ 5,478.00 Yeos: Walton. Spencer. Miller. Josperse, Cusock. Campbell. White. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Walton, that the invoice for Britten Concrete Const, for curb t gut­ ter replacement on Grant St. for $8,134.80 be ap­ proved from the Contingency Fu- 4 and a budget adjustment be made to the Local St. Fund. Yeas: White, Campbell. Cusock. Josperse. Miller, Walton. Noys: Spencer. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by White that the request of the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce to hold sidewalk sales July 15. 16th be ap­ proved. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Miller that the letter from Jim & Peg Morr requesting the city deed the 5'4 of Oliver St. between Broadway and Church where the street ends, be referred to the Street Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Walton that the letter of thanks from the RIBC (Recycling in Barry County) be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Miller that the letter from Brenda Ritter to use Fish Hatchery Park June 25. ot 12 noon for on open house for 45 to 50 people be referred to the Director of Public Ser­ vices for handling. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Josperse. supported by Cusock that the letter of thanks from the Hastings Lions Club for flying their flag for White Cone Week be receiv­ ed and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Spencer that the ihonk you note from Mayor James Burke from lhe City of Dowagiac be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Josperse. supported by Walton that the correspondence from the Thornapple Arts Council changing the date of their pig roast from the 16 to the 30th of July be granted. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: One. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Josperse that the letter from Dennis Armstrong, requesting the use of Bob King Park on Tuesday, and/or Thursday during June, July 4 August from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. ond Fish Hatchery & Bob King on August 20. from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. for church leagues be granted on Tuesdays only at Bob King ond August 20th from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Bob King ond Fish Hatchery Park. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Spencer that the request of the First Presbyterian Church to hold their church picnic at the Fish Hatchery Park on Sunday, August 28. at 12:00 noon be granted undor the direction of the Director of Public Services. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Public Hearing held on Ordinance No. 2*18. 209. ond 210 — BOCA Code: Bldg. Code ond Fire prevention code. No public comment at hearing. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Wallon that Ordinance No. 206; An ordinance to amend Sec­ tion 3.400 ol the Hostings Code, be adopted. (1987 BOCA Code). Yeas: Walton. Spencer. Miller. Josperse. Cusack. Campbell, White. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Josperse. supported by Cusock that Ordinance No. 209. on ordinance to amend Section 3.500 and 3.501 of the Hostings Cod* be adopted as amended. (3.501 8 ESI 11.4 added plus fine changed to $500). (1987 Basic Housing Code) Yeas: White, Campbell. Cusock. Josperse, Miller. Spencer, Walton. Absent. Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Josperse. supported by Walton that Ordinance *210, an Ordinance to amend Section 11.1 of the Hostings Code be adopted os amended. ($100 changed to $500 fine). BOCA Fire Prevention Code 1987. Yeas: Walton. Spencer, Miller. Jasperse, Cusack. Campbell, White. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Public Hearing held on Ordinance *211; An Or­ dinance to amend Section 4.6 (8) of the Hastings Code. No Commercial business allowed in Parks, non-profit organizations only with council ap­ proval. No public comment. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that Or­ dinance No. 211 be adopted. Yeas: White. Camp­ bell. Cusock. Jasperse. Miller, Spencer. Walton. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Councilman Spencer reported that th* Nat’. Bonk lease on parking lot behind Hotel is h .g worked out by both attorneys, and June Z the retail division of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce will be presenting the special assess­ ment district to the chamber membership. Moved by Josperse. supported by White that the May 2, Planning Commission minutes be received and placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that the May 12, Special Planning Commission minutes be received and placed on file and a Public Hear­ ing be set for June 6 for the Bed & Breakfast or­ dinance. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jaspers* that the City Attorney draw up a resolution a* re­ quired by the Deportment of Transportation show­ ing that the North End of Boltwood is accepted into the City's Street System os required for the annual Act 51 report. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Cusack that the bids for paving and stripping the City Hall Parking Lit go to Wolverine Paving for $9,665.00. (Reith Riley $9,973 other bid) Yeas: Wallon. Spencer. Miller. Jasperse. Cusock. Campbell. White. Ab­ sent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by White that the summary of the Water and Sewer Committee meeting with Rutland Charter Township. May 16. 1988 be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: One. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported by Walton that a transfer of $42,000 be made to the Library Receiv­ ing Fund as the City contribution as budgeted. Yeas: White, Campbell. Cusock, Jasperse. Miller. Spencer. Walton. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Spencer that the presentation of the 1988/89 budget be extended to June 13, 1988. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that the resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Consumers Power contract to in­ stall two 250 watt high pressure sodium fixtures in the City Hall Parking lot at a cost of $36.50 per month be approved. Yeas: Walton. Spencer. Miller, Jasperse. Cusack, Campbell, White. Ab­ sent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusack that the recommendation ol the Lighting Committee that two lights be placed in Bob King parking lot on a single pole to help keep kids out of there ond the Elks would pick up the cost of one light be approv­ ed. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Miller that the resolution urging the settlement of the union con­ tract between Hastings Manufacturing Company and its employees be adopted. Yeas: Walton. Spencer. Miller. Jasperse. Cusock. Campbell. While. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Josperse that th* minutes of the May 3. 1988 DDA meeting be receiv­ ed ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusock that the letter doted 5-12-88 from Chief Furniss stating that he felt City Attorney, James Fisher played a significant role in removing the City and a city of­ ficer from a law suit, be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Walton that the recommendation of th* City Attorney that lhe City not start a law suit against AMOCO concern­ ing th* cleanup from leaking tanks and contamina­ tion on W. State ond Broadway, but that th* City contact th* DNR, Attorney General, ond Senator* to get earn* action started, and the City Attorney be allowed to pursue with a small expenditure of money of $200 or less. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Mayor Gray appointed the Finance Committee to review. * rt up ond interview for a new City Assessor and City Attorney James Fisher, ond ac­ ting assessor Milton Buehler to be part of the selection commitlee. Chief of Police Dan Fumiss presented a letter dated May 16, to Mr. Robert J. Kish of th* Michigan Municipal League for reimbursement on 13 bullet resistant vests at $60.00 each, saving the city 50% hy buying through the Leogu*. Chief of Police, Dan Furniss presented a letter ssnt to Mr. Fred LaMaire. Field Representative of the Labor Council, of the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police concerning the Position of Investigator and a letter of understanding between th* City and th* Fraternal Order of Police agreed to by both parties. Chief Fumiss also reported that Patrolman Cross hod been on a week long session with Just Soy No Crim* Prevention. Child Welch for school children, ond talking with Business People on Neighborhood Watch programs ond a meeting concerning this to be held Jun* 7. in the Council Chamber*. Moved by Campbell. supported by Walton that th* Police report for April be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Councilman Spencer suggested that th* Chief of Police check into a delayed slop at th* traffic signal at Broadway t State, due to the number of accidents. Councilperson commented on th* skateboard problem in th* Central Business district and stated that th* Ordinance allows for th* confiscating of boards. Moved by Jasperse. supported By Cusock that the letter dated May 6. from the Deportment of Public Health concerning the chemistry monitoring from the city's four wells, and stating that all general chemistry parameters were within th* ac­ cepted limits for a public water supply be received and placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Miller that the Housing Inspectors report for May 23, be rece'ved and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Director ot Public Services. Michael Klovonich reported that Shasta Homing had won th* bike ot the grand opening of the Fish Hatchery Park on May 28. City Attorney, James Fisher reported that th* Ollie* Bor had been cited lor not maintaining their fence according to the sit* pion presented to th* Planning Commission and was ordered to fix If or s*rv* 10 days in jail. He also reported that ther* Is a good chanc* to dismiss the Gies* cose, the LeHel cose th* city hod been removed from, ond after the tax appeals are settled everything will be pret­ ty well cleared up. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Campbell that the Fire Chief. Roger Coris be allowed lo attend the Michigan Fire Chiefs Annual convention July 8-14 in Lansing with necessary expenses. Yeas: White. Campbell. Cusack. Jasperse. Miller. Spencer. Walton. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Jasperse that the matter concerning the 12 ft right of way deed­ ed from the City to Robert & Sharon Still on Airport Rood, along airport property be referred to the Ci­ ty Property Committee to report back at the next meeting. Robert Mollison, of Borry County RE was requesting permission to blacktop it and have on electric eye gate put on it north of the abandoned right of way. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusock to ad­ journ at 9:05 p.m. Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (6/16) The Hastings Banner ...your vital link to the NEWS ofyour local community. SUBSCRIBE by calling us at... 948-8051 Synopsis of the Regular Meeting of the PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Barry on Proposed Special Use Requests Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear ing. for Special Use requests on June 27 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Commissioner s Room in the Coun­ ty Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hostings, Michigan. Case No. SP. 7-88 ■ Rudy & Louise Farkas, (applicants) At this hearing, the following described proper­ ly. located on 15901 Bonfield Rd. Battle Creek shall be considered os the site for the issuance of a Special Use permit to construct a storage building for an equipment solos business. Com ot SE cor SE 1/4 Sec. 33-1-8 lor BEG., th N 648 fl. on Sec. line, th W 565 ft. lo Con of HWY. lhe SLY to Co line, th E lo BEG. Johnstown Twp. Ccse No. Sp-8-88 ■ Charles & Helen Lawrence, (applicants) At this hearing, the following described proper­ ty. located on 12200 North Ave.. Bellevue, shall be considered os the site for the issuance of a Special Use permit to operate a guitar string* business (sales in the home and making of the strings in a detached building). Com NE cor Sec. 13-1-8 th S 00 deg 31'37" E 1179.95 ft. th S 88 deg 23'20" W 638.23 ft. th S 3 deg 00'09" W 255.54 ft. th S 70 deg 35'50" W 218.78 ft. th S 1 deg 21'50" 180.51 ft., th S 86 deg 0*34" W 1753.29 ft. th N 00 deg 01'22" E 1784.81 ft. th N 1784.81 ft. th N 89 deg 01'52" E 2600.64 fl. to pob. 93A Johnstown Twp. Cose No. Sp. 9-88 - Hostings Christian School, (applicant); David & Kathleen Dimmers, (property owners) At this hearing, the following described proper­ ty, located on the NE corner ol McKeown & M-79, Hostings, shall be considered as the site for is­ suance of a Special Use permit to erect o private school. All lhal part of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1 /4 of Sec. 27. T3N. R8W, lying southerly of the Michigan Central Railroad right-of-way line, ex­ cepting therefrom the easterly 799 75 ft. thereof, also excepting therefrom the highway setback triangle in the Southwest comer thereof, also ex­ cepting therefrom the small triangular portion in the Northwest corner thereof that is approximate­ ly 90 It. North and South measuring from the Nor­ thwest corner thereof, and runs easterly approx­ imately 195 ft. from the Southwest corner of said triangle to the railroad right-of-way line, and runs thence Northwesterly along said railroad right-ofway line to the Northwest corner o< said triangle. Hastings Twp. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity la bo hoard at the above mentioned time and place. Any physically disabled persons requiring barrier-free accommodations in order to par­ ticipate in the hearings, should contact the County Coordinators Office ot 948-4812. The special use application is available for public inspections at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice, 117 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m . Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Planning Office ot 94B-4B30 for further information. Norval E. Thaler, Clerk Barry County (6/16) CITY OF HASTINGS June 8. 1988 Approved budget amendments to general fund ond Cemetery trust fund. Approved fire works permits for Botticher. Mun­ son. Davis and Caldwell. Adopted Ordinance No. 58 - Amendment to zon­ ing ordinance. Appointed Herbert Rohm as Pine Lake Fire dept, probat.onary member. Approved leave of Absence for 90 days for Leroy Hope from Pino Lake Fire depl. Appointed Sheri Armintroul to Plonning/Zoning Commission thru 6-1/92 (Reappointment). Appointed Arney and Hurst as temporary part lime patrolmen. Authorized and directed Supervisor to work with Attorney ond Crooked Lake Assoc, to get Crooked Lake sewer project started. Authorized and directed Supervisor to negotiate contract with Rich Pierson on a preliminary con­ sulting basis for the Crooked lake sewer project to be reimbursed thru lhe sewer project. Approved transfers totaling 6.858.00. Approved outstanding bills totaling 6.664.35. Approved outstanding bills from the Gull Lake Park Construction project fund totaling 65.796.86. Janette Emig. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Reck (6/16) ORANGEVILLETOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Juno 7. 1988 at 7:30 p.m. All board members and 20 cilizons including Barry County Equalization Director and township assessor present. Rood projects discussea. Approved stone dust for mini-park ball diamonds. Bids to be received for reappraising entire township. Clerk authorized to attend cemetery conference. $250 authorized for Barry County Fire Assn fo* cascade system repairs. Request for free disposal at transfer station of il­ legally dumped materials on Natural Beauty Road again denied. Bills read and approved. Meeting adjourned al 9:30 p.m. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Russell Stanton. Supervisor (6/16) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE INDEPENDENT PROBATE File No. 88-19938-IE Estate of Bemiece P. Oaks. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: * Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 496 Oakdale Rood. Hastings. Michigan 49058, died April 8. 1988. An instrument dated September 17, 1987 has s been admitted as th* will of the deceased. . Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all V claims against the estate will be barred unless ~ I presented within four months of the date of publication of this notice, or four months offer the Claim becomes due. whichever is later. Claims must be presented to the Independent personal representative L.D. Becker. 18529 14 Mile Rood. Battle Creek. Michigan 49017. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons entitled to it. James J. Steffel (P38042) 332 East Columbia Avenue. Suite A Bottle Creek. Michigan 49015 (616)962-3545 (6/16) Ordinance No. 207 , AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 10*21 THROUGH 10.28 OF THE HASTINGS CITY CODE OF 1970 TO REGULATE THE BUSINESS OF STREET VEN: DING AND PEDDLING. THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: Section 1. Health Department Permit That Section 10.25 of the Hastings City Code of 1970 be amended to provide os follows: No license to operate th* business or occupation of a street vender from a mobile food vehicle that prepares food or a street vendor that serves prepared hot ond cold food shall be issued to any person unless such person shall have a permit from the County Health Department ond shall have paid a $10 annual license fee to th* City Clerk. Section 2. Lteenee Required. No person shall engage in th* business of hawking ond peddling, street vending, auction selling, or transient deal­ ing and traveling merchandising, as those term* are defined in Sections 10.21 through 10.24 of th* Hostings City Code of 1970. within the City of Hostings, except that such person engaging in said activities it licensed to do so. Section 3. Um of Streets. No peddler, hawker or vendor shall have any exclusive right to any location in th* public streets, nor shall any be per­ mitted a stationary location, nor shall he be per­ mitted to operate in any congested area where his operations might impede or Inconvenience th* public. For the purpose of this ordinance, the judg­ ment of o public safety oHicer. exercised in good faith, shall be deemed conclusive os to whether the area is congested or the public impeded or inconvenienced. Section 4. Proof of Insurance. Before any license granted hereunder shall be issued, th* licensee shall cause to be filed with th* City Clerk satisfactory proof of insurance, wherein th* City of Hastings shall be named as on additional insured, projecting il from any claim, suit, injury, death, damage or loss of any sort sustained by ony per­ son. organization or corporation in connection with activity conducted by said licensee upon the street* of said city, and that liability limits shall be at least th* following amounts: $100,000.00 for each individual personal injury, and $300,000.00 for each occurrence. Section 5. Limitation on Licensee Issued. A limit on the total number of licenses issued pur­ suant to this ordinance may be set by resolution of th* City Council of the City ol Hasting*. Section 6. Penalty. That Section 10.28 of the Hostings City Code of 1970 be amended to provide a* follows: Any person violating the provisions of this article, or any section thereof, shell be punish­ ed by a fin* of up to $100.00. or imprisoned in the Barry County Jail for a period of up to ninety (90) days, or both said fine and imprisonment. Each day that any such business is conducted without such license required under this article, shall bo held to be a separate violation of this article. Section 7. Repeal of Inconsistent Provisions. That the other sections of lhe Hawking and Peddl­ ing. Auctions ond Transient Merchants Ordinance Sections 10.21 through 10.28 of the Hastings City Code of 1970 not inconsistent with this ordinance, shall remain in full force and effect. All other or­ dinances inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are. to the extent of such inconsisten­ cies. hereby repealed. Section 8. Severability. The various parts, sec­ tions and clauses of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged un­ constitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected thereby. Section 9. Publication The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published in the manner re­ quired by law. Section 10. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in lull force and effect ten (10) days after its passage and publication. Dated 3-24 Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Doted 3-15-88 Sharon Vickery. Clerk rrsmevwte lownenqi Barry County, Michigan NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZOMNC ORDMANCE AMENDMENT TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that th* Prairieville Township Board has adopted Ordinance No. 58 amending th* Prairieville Township Zoning Or­ dinance^ in the following respect*: SECTION L REZONMG OF PROPERTY M SECTION 7. This Section rezone* an approx­ imately 7.5 acre parcel of land situated in Section 7 of the Township located on the south side of Merlou Avenue approximately 854 feet east of Doster Road from the "A" Agricultural District zon­ ing classification to the "R-l" Single-Family, Low Density. Residential District zoning classification. SECTION tl. EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS. Ordinance No. 58 shall take effect immediately upon publication. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with said Ordinance are hereby repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that lhe full text of this Ordinance has been posted in the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of this Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. Janette Emig. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Rood Delton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 (6/16) Synopsis of Hastings Charter Township REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, June 6, 1988 Six board member* present. One absent. John L. Walker. C.P.A. gov't his Audit report on the Financial Statement* for the year of 1987. Renewal the insurance with Mich. Township Par­ ticipating Plan for the year. Supervisor and clerk to sign the contract on building Township Hall with Russell Hammond. Ned White resigned as trustee, appointed Franklin Beckwith as trustee. Resolution on Road Program for 1988. Approved payment on all bills. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Juanita A. Slocum. Clerk Attested to by: Richard Thomas, Supervisor (6/16) WE'RE EIGHT! NG FOR \OJRLIFE American Heart Association NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE LEGAL NOTICE DEFAULT having been mode in th* condition of a certain real estate mortgage mode and executed on December 6. 1985. by CLYDE M RUFFNER and EVELYN E. RUFFNER, husband and wife, as mor­ tgagors to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES. INC., formerly known os American Fletcher Financial Services. Inc., as mortgagee, and recorded on December 11. 1985. in the Office of lhe Register of Deeds of Calhoun County. Michigan, in Liber 430 of mortgages on pages 35 and 36. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this notice $20,702.52 for principal ond $1.045.35 for interest and no legal or equitable proceeding having been instituted to recover the debt or ony part of lhe debt secured by lhe mortgage, and the power of sale in the mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July I. 1988. ert 2:00 o'clock Eastern Standard Time in the after­ noon of said day, inside the East entrance of lhe County Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that be­ ing one ol the places of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Borry in the State of Michigan, the lands and premises described in said mortgage will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bid­ The annual report of the Thcrnapple Foundation for th* fiscal year ended I 31/88 is available for inspection during regular business hours by ony citizen who so requests within 180 days after publication of notice of its availability. The address of the Foundation's principal office is: Thornapple Foundation c/o The Hostings City Bank. 150 West Court Street. Hostings. Mixhigan 49058. To inspect said report, contact Thomas F Steb­ bins. Treasurer of th* Thornapple Foundation ol lhe above address. (6/16) der at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due ond unpaid upon the mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sole, including the statutory attorney fee. The premises to be sold at said sale are situated in the County of Barry. Stole of Michigan, and described as follows: The North 1 /2 of the North 1 /2 of lhe Northeast 1 /4 of Section 21, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, ex­ cept the South 507.00 feet of the East 429.6 feet thereof. The period of lime allowed for redemption is one (1) year from the date ol sole. Dated: May 23. 1988 HUMBARGER i HUMBARGER. P.C. By: David L. Zebell 810 Comerica Building Battle Creek, Ml 49017 Telephone : (616) 962-7585 (6/30) MORTGAGE ML* MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been mode in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by Timothy K. ond Annetta D. Willson, o married man ond a married woman, of 3260 N. Broodway. Hosting*. Michigan 49058-9524, Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor, to Stale Employees Credit Union, a State chartered Credit Union, ol 501 5. Capitol Ave., Lansing, Michigan 48933, Mor­ tgagee. doled the 6th day of September, A.D. 1984 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry ond State of Michigan on the 11th day of September, A.D. 1984, in liber 261 of Barry County Records, on page 80. on which mortgage there I* claimed to be due, al the date of this notice, for principal and interest th* sum of Eighty Seven Thousand Six Hundred Forty Three and 01/100 Dollars ($87,643.01) plus taxes due in the approximate amount of $1,600.00. And no suit or proceeding* ot law or in equity having been instituted to recover th* debt secured by sold mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and pro­ vided, notice I* hereby given thol on Thursday, the 7th day of July. 1988 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot public auc­ tion. to the highest bidder, a! th* East door of the Barry County Court House in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where th* Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of th* premise* described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 9.25 percent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersign­ ed necessary to protect its interest in the premises located in Carlton Township, Barry County, State of Michigan, described os follows, to wit: Ten acres in square form in southwest comer of the northwest 1 /4 of southwest 1 /4 of section 29, town 4 north, rang* 8 west, excepting therefrom, the following described parcel: beginning at a point on the west line of section 29, town 4 north, range 8 west, distant 300 feet north of th* southwest comer of the southwest 1 /4 of th* nor­ thwest 1/4 of the southwest 1 /4 of said section 29, thence north along said west section line, 360 feet, thence east parallel with th* south line of said southwest 1/4 of lhe northwest 1/4 of the southwest 1/4, 385 feet, thence south 300 feet, thence west 125 feet, thence south 60 feet, thence west 260 feet to the place of beginning. Th* redemption period shall be six months from th* date of such sole. Dated: June 2. 1988 John L. Tuttle (P21643) Attorney for Mortgagee 406 W. Ottawa St. Lansing. Ml 48933 (517)482-1541 (6/30) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Mortgage Sale * Default having been mode in the terms and condition* of a certain mortgage mode by Diane K. Reeves and Hubert L. Reeves of Borry County, Michigan. Mortgagors, unto Nor­ thwest Industrial Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated the 17th day of December. 1984, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on the 27th day of December, 1984, in Liber 262 of Barry County Records, on Pages 570-573, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, at th* date of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of $23,326.81. And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to lhe statute of lhe State of Michigan in such case mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, the 20lh day of July, 1988 at 1:00 p.m. local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot public auction, to lhe highest bidder or bidders, for cash, at the Eost front door of the Borry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings, Michigan, that being the place where the Circuit Court far lhe County of Barry is held, of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 13.5% per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by low. ond olso ony sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to proleci its interest in the premises, which said premises ore described as follows: Lot number one of "Charles E. Kingsbury Park" according to the recorded Plat thereol, being part ol the southeast one quarter of section twenty, town two north, range nine west, Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. Which has the address of 7760 South Wall Lake Road. Cloverdale. Michigan. During the six months immediately following the sole, the property may bo redeemed. Dated june8 1988 NORTHWEST INDUSTRIAL CRED'T UNION WALSH. LANGELAND. WALSH & BRADSHAW By Stephen L. Longeland (P32583) Attorney for Mortgagee BUSINESS ADDRESS: 133 West Cedar Street Kalamazoo Ml 49007 (616)382-3690 (7/7) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Default having been made in the terms aid con­ ditions of certain mortgages made by JACK A. JAMES ond BONNIE S. JAMES, husband ond wife presently of 510 Gaskill. Hailing*. Michigan 49058, Mortgagors, tc lhe IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK, a Michigan Banking Coporalion. of Ionia. Michigan. Mortgagee, dated April 4. 19E6. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Borry, ond Stat* of Michigan on the 7th day of April. 1986 in Liber 433 of mortgages, on Page 278. on which said mortgage is claimed lo be due. at the date of this Notice, for princioal, in­ terest and penalties, th* sum of TWENTY FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY THREE AND 67/100 ($24,493.67) DOLLARS, plus interest from Moy 10. 1988, and a second Mortgage dated Oc­ tober 11, 1986 ond recorded In the Office of the Register of Deeds for th* County of Barry nnd State of Michigan on the 20th day of October. 1986 in Liber 441, page 739, on which said mortgage is claimed to be due, at the dote of this Notice, for principal, interest and penalties, the turn of TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN AND 73/100 ($2,247.73) DOLLARS, plus interest from April 18. 1988, plus 1986 real estate taxes in the amount of SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE AND 87/100 ($683.87) DOLLARS, and 1987 real estate taxes in the amount of EIGHT HUNDRED ELEVEN AND 66/100 ($811.66) DOLLARS including interest to May 31. 1988. An no suit, or proceedings ot law or in equity having been instituted to recover th* debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of th* power of sale contained therein, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday. June 23. 1988 at 1.00 o'clock in th* afternoon, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder ol the East entrance of lhe Cour­ thouse. 220 W. State Street, Hastings. Michigan (that being lhe building where th* Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage or for so much thereof as may be necessary to pay th* amount due. os aforesaid, on said mortgages with the interest thereon at the rate of ELEVEN PERCENT (11%) per annum ond FOURTEEN AND ONE-QUARTER PER­ CENT (14.25%) per annum respectively, plus ex­ penses, incl.tding the attorney fees allowed by law. and also ony sum* which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect it* interest in the premises which sold premises ore descr.bed as follows: Situated in the township of Carlton. Ccunty of Barry and State of Michigan, viz: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 33. Town 4 North, Range 8 West, thence South 1863.6 feet, thence South 89 degrees 57 minute* West, 1320 feet to th* place of beginning, thence North 157.2 feet, thence South 80 degrees 22 minutes West 115 feet, thence South 12 degrees 30 minutes East 186.3 feet, thence North 58 degrees 56 minutes Eost 85.24 foet to the place of beginning. The length of redemption period os determined by Section 600.3240 of Compiled Laws of 1948 a* amended, is Six (6) Months from the date of sale. DATED AT IONIA, MICHIGAN. May 18. 1988 O'CONNOR, McNAMARA & O'KEEFE Attlomeys for Ionia Co. Nat. Bank By: Jahn P. O'Keele (P1B447) 220 W. Main Street Ionia. Mi 48846 (616)527-3410 (6/16) MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Default having been mode in th* terms ond condition* of a certain mortgage mode by KENNETH P. YEAKEL, o single man ol Borry County. Michigan. Mortgagor, to Michigan National Bank — Battle Creek, n/k/a Michigan National Bank, a national banking association. Mortgagee, dated the 14th day ol January. 1987. ond recorded in th* office of th* Register of Deeds, for the County of Borry and Stat* of Michigan, on th* 20th day of February. 1967 in Liber 477 of Borry County Records, on pog* 36. on which mortgage ther* is claimed to be due. ot th* date ol this notice, far principal ond interest, th* sum ol Twenty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Four and 21/100 ($29,284.21) Dollars; And no suit or proceedings at low or In equity having been instituted to recover th* debt secured by said mortgage or ony part thereol. Now, therefor*, by virtue of th* power of sale contained in said mortgage, ond pursuant to th* slatui* of the Stale of Michigan in such cose mod* and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on Friday, th* 22nd day of July. 1988 at 10 o'clock. Local i.m*. said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sal* ol public auction, to th* highest bidder, ot the Eost door en­ trance to the Court House in Hosting*. Michigan (that being the building where th* Circuit Court for th* County ol Borry I* held), of th* premise* described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due. os aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon ot Twelve ond 629/100 percent (12.629%) per annum ond all legal cost*, charges ond exCnses, including lhe attorney fee* allowed by v. and olso any sum or sums which may be paid by th* undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest in the premises. Which said premises or* described os follows: All of that certain piece or parcel ol land situate in the Township of Barry in lhe County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and described os follows, to wit: Parcel 1: Parcel ol land in the northeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 1 North. Ronge 9 West, described os beginning ol a point on the North right of way line ol the Old Kalamazoo Road, sold point being 1313.14 feet South of and 322.88 feet East ol th* north 1 /4 post ol the above Section 7, thence North 1 degree 10' West 103.44 feet, thence, north 88° 50' Eost 100 feet, thence South 1° 10' East 103.44 feel to said north right of way line, thence south 88° 50' West along said right of way line 100 feet to the place of beginning. Barry Township, Barry County. Michigan. Parcel II: A parcel ol land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 1 North. Ronge 9 West, described as commencing at a point on th* North right of way line of the Old Kalamazoo Rood, said point being 1316.7 feet South of ond 147.92 feet East of th* North 1/4 post ol said Section 7. running thence North 1° 10' West 103.44 feet, thence North 88° 50' Eost 175 feet, thence South 1° 10' East 103.44 feet to said North right of way line, thence South 88° 50' West along said right of way 175 feet to 'he ploc* ol beginning. During the six months immediately following lhe sale, lhe property may be redeemed. Dated at Farmington Hills. Michigan. Mov 5, 1988 Gary J. Galopin 30445 Northwestern Hwy. 4204 Farmington Hills. Ml 48018 Attorney for Mortgagee MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK Mortgagee (7/7) �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 16. 1988 Welborn, Bender opposed to minimum wage hike, mandated parental leave by Jeff Kaczmarczyk State lawmakers from this area Monday repeated their opposition to proposals to raise the minimum wage and to allow leave for new parents. State Sen. Jack Welborn and John Dove, a representative of Stale Rep. Robert Bender’s office, were in Hastings Monday morning for the monthly Legislative Coffee at lhe County Seat Lounge. Arguing that the proposals would hurt business — especially small businesses — both expressed opposition to House Bill 5520 and Senate Bill 797, which would raise the minimum wage each vear from $4.35 in 1989 to $5 in 1992. DROUGHT... Continued from page 1 Smith says he doesn't recall seeing fires in the midst of green fields before. ”li's definitely very serious and getting more so every day." he says. “I’ve never seen it this dry at this time of year." Smith says it’s too early to fully assess crop damage, hut two to four inches of rain over a two-day period would keep the situation from becoming critical. Smith said the light winter combined with the lack of spring rains and an abnormally high number of breezy and 90-dcgrce days have left farmers in a tenuous, but still salvageable position. "I believe so." he says. "The corn and hay can still yield something, but it’s serious." Bob Wenger of Middleville agrees that the situation hasn’t reached the critical stage, but that without rain, it isn’t far off. "Up io this point it’s been progressively getting worse." he says. “From here on in. though, it’s severe." .Wenger irrigates close to 240 acres, but the drought still has caused a strain on all his land and will eventually be a financial burden. Monetarily, the problem will be felt by all farms, he says. "Farmers arc looking at a huge lass." he says. "Your input can't be recovered, plus all of whal you have to buy. Farmers arc going to sec a double whammy out of this thing. Ted McEIvcy of Maple Grove said this spr­ ing is the third poor growing season in a row. Even if the region does receive the muchneeded rain, the season probably won’t rank as a bountiful one. "Things could improve, but it’s doubtful that we’ll sec an average crop produced this year." he says. "This is bad on both cash crop farmers and livestock farmers." Some relief, however, may be on the way. The state Agriculture Stabilization and Con­ servation Service (ASCS) says that nearly 70 lower Peninsula counties, including Barry, have been declared disaster areas and will be allowed to use Set Aside and Conservation Reserve Program acres for haying and graz­ ing. The pasture and forage may be used for a farmer’s own livestock to offset losses incur­ red by the dry weather. In addition, farmers also may seek lowinterest loans through the Farmers Home Ad­ ministration if they lost at least 30 percent of their crop. Such aid. however, is limited to farmers with crop insurance. Despite the deteriorating situation, the farmers say they aren’t ready to panic. "Some may be on the verge." says Guthrie, "but most of us aren’t even close to that yet.” Adds Wenger. "You try to be optimistic. You can’t let yousclf get in an uproar about it." In 1981 the minimum wage was raised to $3.35. Acknowledging that the minimum wage has not kept pace with inflation. Dove said Bender opposes government intervention in the supp­ ly and demand aspect of business. "An employer will not be very receptive to hiring if his costs go up." Dove told the au­ dience of 20. Dove said statistics from a recent Michigan Chamber of Commerce study suggest as many as 750.000 jobs will be lost in the United States by 1990 if the minimum wage is raised. He added that Michigan, which is projected to be one of the top |0 states most affected, is likely to lose up la 24.000 jobs if that happens. Concerning the parental leave issue. Dove said Bender, a Republican, is opposed to the bill introduced by Kalamazoo Democratic Rep. Mary' Brown. In its original form. House Bill 4504 would require employers to grant both men and women up to 60 days of paid leave and up to 120 days of unpaid leave within a two-year period. Workers on cither type of leave would still be entitled to full medical and vacation benefits. Dove said. Workers also would be guaranteed their job or a similar one upon their return to work. Any business with two or more employees would be required to provide the leave time in the event of a new child or a child’s illness. "This is another attempt at putting con­ straints on business." Dove said. "There are a lot of problems that the business community envisions with this bill." Welborn, a Republican who represents all of Barry County in the state Senate, echoed his opposition to the proposals, both of which were introduced by Democratic legislators. "The (Republican-controlled) Senate has been a pigeon hole for much of this type of legislation," he said. In addition to the two issues. Welborn ex­ pressed his opposition to proposals to mandate a 60-day notice by employers to workers before closing plants. Welborn said informing employees 60 days in advance of a closing likely would lead to an immediate shutdown. "As soon as they make that type of an­ nouncement. they might as well close their doors." he said. Welborn described lhe three proposals as harmful to the business comeback Michigan has experienced in the past five years. "Those three types of legislation alone will do more lo destroy the business climate in Michigan than anything else I can think of." he said. Welborn repeated his opposition to pro­ posals to raise the state sales tax from 4 to 6 percent in exchange for a decrease in property taxes. The senator from Parchment originally op­ posed the bill because no language was in­ serted putting a cap on later property lax hikes. Welborn told the audience the issue was still tied up in both houses and would probably not be on the August primary ballot, though a compromise could be reached in time for the November general election. On the subject of the Michigan Department , of Corrections’ Boot Camp for young of­ fenders. which has been a pct project of his, Welborn said the 90-day program has been a success. The northern Michigan camp, to which young offenders can be sentenced, is modeled after a military base. Inmates wear uniforms. have their heads shaved bald and march in a military fashion. They also are required to have substance abuse counseling and perform manual labor, such as cutting down trees with hand saws. Welborn said young offenders he has talked with in the program agree that they have learned from the harsh discipline and heavy labor. "I believe, and the Department of Correc­ tions believes, it’s been very successful." he said, adding that the department is consider­ ing expanding the camp. "This type of program will turn some of them around." he said, adding humorously: "But if they don’t, we’ll have the most physically-fit criminals around." Battle Creek businessman Cal Allgaier, who is opposing U.S. Rep. Howard Wolpe for the Third District congressional seat in November, also was present at the coffee. The Third District U.S. House scat includes the southern half of Barry County. The Legislative Coffees, which are usually held the second Monday of the month at 8 a.m.. will not be held in July and August. They will resume again in September. The public is invited to attend. Public comment sought for proposed county fee increases Barry County residents may soon have to pay more money to adopt a dog at the Animal Shelter, apply for a special zoning use or gun permit, have a record copied or obtain an abstract. Those are just some of the proposed in­ creases in “user" fees being considered by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Some of the proposals would double current rates. The public will have a chance to sound off on the proposed fee hikes during a "public in­ put meeting" at 10:30a.m. Tuesday. June 28, Thornapple Manor holding open house in the commissioners' room at the County An­ nex Building in Hastings. Last year commissioners, at a cost of $20,000, hired David Griffith and Associates of Bay City to conduct a “user fee” study to determine if the county's actual costs of offer­ ing services were being returned through user fees. The board approved the study because increased fees could potentially provide addi­ tional sources of income to help compensate for the loss of federal revenue sharing, com­ missioners have said. Griffith presented the completed county study to the board several months ago and various board committees have reviewed the proposed fee increases with county depart­ ments. County Coordinator Judy Peterson is preparing a report to show what the increase in revenues would be from the proposed new fees. One of the largest proposed increases would affect people applying for a zoning variance or special use permit. Fees for those purposes would jump from $100 to $200. The current fee is about $200 less than the actual costs to the planning office, said Director Linda Anderson. Fees for rezoning or changing the wording in lhe zoning ordinance would be hiked from $300 to $400. if the new fee schedule is approved. Other proposals include increasing adoption fees for dogs and puppies from S5 to $10 and for cats and kittens from S3 to $6: record co­ pying in the clerk’s office from 25 cents to $1 per page; and new abstracts and extensions from S20 to $40. An open house for the purpose of providing the public an opportunity to view the remodeled and expanded Thornapple Manor, formerly known as the Barry County Medical Care Facility, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 26. The administrative wing was recently completed at the facility, along with extensive refurbishing of patient rooms. Tours will be given of the building, located at 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, and refreshments will be served during the open house. (Banner photo) Close to 80 youngsters from every comer of Barry County enjoyed last weekend’s Cub Scout Day Camp at Charlton Park. The weekend was organized by the Land-oLakcs District No. 5 of the West Michigan Shores Council. The weekend outing lasted from Thursday at 8 a.m. until Saturday evening. Various scouting groups from Lake Odessa. Middleville. Maple Grove. Delton and four from Hastings took part in knot-tying, fishing, swimming, archery, crafts, hiking and geology studies. The outing is an annual scouting event, usually taking place at the YMCA camp on Algonquin Lake. Cub Scout Day Camp attracts 80 youngsters from all over the county... Knot-tying was one of the numerous activities at the day camp. Among those receiving awards as foster parents during the Department of Social Services program last Thursday were (from left) Mary Youngs, Steve Youngs, Dennis Witham, Rosemary Witham. Gladys Everett, Dan Everett, Norma Augustine, Lynda Kidder and Myerel Kidder. Barry County DSS honors foster parents Barry County’s foster parents were recognized by the Department of Social Ser­ vices last Thursday in a special program at St. Rose School. A number of local digniatries, including Probate Judge Richard Shaw, gave remarks during the evening. Shaw said the purpose of the program was "just to say thanks” to the foster parents for all they have done. Shaw said there have been recent successes in the program, including several children who have "turned around for the better." He said much of this success can be attributed to the efforts of foster parents. Juvenile Court Administrator Robert Nida read letters of recognition from State Rep. Robert Bender and State Sen. Robert Welborn. Also read was a letter from Barry County Department of Social Services Director Richard Ritter, who told foster parents, "You would not be doing what you are for children if financial wealth were the driving force in your lives." Certificates of appreciation were presented to all foster parents present. A group of children from St. Rose School began the evening’s program with concert conducted and accompanied by Principal Steve Youngs. Songs sung included "Aura Lee," "16 Tons," "I’ll Be There." “Let There Be Peace on Earth" and several songs from the Caribbean. Also entertaining was Pat Lynn of Youth Services Bureau, who was assisted by some of the older children. Enjoying the open house Wednesday at the Hastings office of the Michigan State Police are (from left) Capt. Richard Dragomer, Major Lawrence E. Miller, Lt. Richard Zimmerman and Sgt. Robert Dell. Local State Police post has open house Thirteen years after the creation of the Hastings team of the Michigan State Police, the law enforcement operation continues to grow. The local state police office was the site of an open house in an effort for people to get better acquainted with new personnel and equipment. Six people have been added to the staff since last September, including three dispat­ chers, a uniformed sergeant, a detective sergeant and the post’s ninth trooper. Sgt. Robert Dell joined the force on Sept. 20. 1987. Trooper Ricky Brown was added Feb. 7. Detective Sgt. C.J. Anderson came on board March 20 and dispatchers Sharon Rich, Nancy Arnold and Larry King were added Jan. 24, April 3 and May 1. respectively. What began June I as the Hastings team, under the coordination of the state police post in Wayland, has grown into an autonomous limited post operation of its own. The post commander. Lt. Richard A. Zim­ merman, said Hastings has been famous for being “first" quite often during that process. The Hastings operation was the first "team" in the state, with five others. New Buffalo. Saugatuck, Blissfield. Kalkaska and Gladwin following. It also was the first operation to try moving its desk sergeant. Dell, away from the desk to a supervisory role in road patrol. Another first was the implementation of a communications clerk or dispatcher to assume the office duties, freeing up another officer for road patrol. "Because the dispatcher will be alone at ties in the office, we have installed some safeguards," Zimmerman said. "The front door is now electrically operated, we have an intercom system installed and wc have an out­ side telephone that rings directly into the Wayland post." In 1975 the Hastings office was operational for only eight hours per day. but now it has expanded to 16 hours. Wayland post personnel answer calls for Hastings between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. The first “post" was located on the second floor of the Hastings City Hall building, but on June I, 1985, it was moved to its present location at 907 W. Slate St. The move was necessitated by an increasing complaint load and the desire for additional space to operate more effectively, Zimmerman said. Some special guests for the open house in­ cluded Capt. Richard Dagomer of Paw Paw, commander of the Fifth District for the state police, and Major Lawrence E. Miller, uniform division commander, of East Lansing. Three named to County Construction Board of Appeals Scouts try their skills at archery at last weekend’s Cub Scout Day Camp. A nature hike around Charlton Park highlighted the Cub Scout Day Camp held last weekend. Three area men have been named to twoyear terms on the Barry County Construction Board of Appeals. Colin Cruttenden, of 638 E. Mill St.. Hastings; and two Woodland men. Lyle Sand­ book. of 9000 Barnum Road, and Steve Bar­ num of 6750 Martin Road, were appointed to the appeals panel Tuesday by the county board of commissioners. The Michigan Department of Labor had notified the county planning commission of­ fice that the county no longer had a construc­ tion appeals board on record. "Wc were advised to create such s board, in accordance with the 1987 state construction codes, as soon as possible to avoid state in­ terference with construction in the county." Planning Director Linda Anderson told commissioners. Consequently, to ineel lhe deadline, the county board voted to suspend its rules of waiting until the next board meeting to ap­ point members after their names have been placed in nomination. Cruttenden is a master electrician and has a contractor's license. Sandbrook has a master plumbing license and Barnum has a construc­ tion license. Correction: The names of two incumbent candidates for office in Hope Township were inadvertantly omitted from a story in last week’s issue of the Banner. Republicans Patricia 1. Baker of 6998 Keller Road. Delton and Shirley R. Case of 1061 W. Brogan Road. Hastings are running unopposed for the posts of supervisor and clerk respectively. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 16, 1988 — Page 11 Council considers bed and breakfast ordinance Balanced budget recommended by Hastings City Council A scorcher! The temperature in downtown Hastings Tuesday actually was one degree higher than what this sign at Hastings Savings and Loan shows here. The weather for all of Southwest Michigan was hot and dry early this week. Hastings resident named to dean’s list Three Hastings residents have been named to the Dean's List for the second semester of the 1987-88 school year at Hope College. Seniors Deboran d. Lowell and Debra L. Bratt and junior David M. Byrne each main­ tained a minimum 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Hastings scout to receive special award Richard Sherman, of Hastings, will be recognized by the West Michigan Shores Council Boy Scouts of America and will become a Silver Beaver recipient during the council Awards Day Ceremony and Annual Business Meeting on Thursday, June 9. at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. Grand Rapids. The highest honor a Boy Scout council can bestow to an adult Scout volunteer, the Silver Beaver award represents a marked standard of achievement and dedication to the youth and the Boy-Scouts uf. America. . The Scoutmaster for troop 175, Southeastern Elementary School, Sherman has been the Land of Lakes District Training Chairman and a Wood Badge and District Award of Merit Recipient. An active member of Presbyterian Church, he is a local band booster. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Calling it a struggle to balance, the Hastings City Council’s finance committee presented a budget to the full council Monday for the 1988-89 fiscal year. The council will hold a public hearing at the June 27 meeting before voting on the budget, which takes effect July I. The S2.168,649 budget represents a slight increase os er the previous year's, which was $2,104,194, with the lion’s share of lhe in­ crease going to the police department. "This was a very difficult year to balance the budget for the city of Hastings, due to losses of revenue.” said Second Ward Coun­ cilman William Cusack, chairman of the finance committee. Department heads initially asked for a total of $2.45 million against a projected revenue of $1.86 million for the coming year. But because of additional revenue an­ ticipated from a planned extenlion of the downtown special assessment district, from additonal tax dollars from this year’s assess­ ment. and from money carried over from the city’s contigcncy fund, committee members were able to arrive at a balanced budget. The budget calls for an additional $60,000 for the police force, as well as an additional $7,000 for the fire department. Cutbacks of just under $4,000 are planned for city hall and grounds, and $4,500 was removed from the parks and recreation budget. Nearly $5,000 was saved when former City Assessor Michael Payne was replaced earlier this year. Eliminating parking meters downtown also saved the city’s parking budget $15,000 by not having to employ a meter checker for downtown parking. In other business, the council heard a recommended ordinance to regulate bed and breakfast inns within city limits. Last week lhe city planning commission ap­ proved a proposed ordinance in a split decision. Under city charter, council must wait four weeks before giving final approval to the pro­ posed ordinance. The request for the ordinance came from a Jefferson Street resident seeking permission to open a bed and breakfast in town. A bed and breakfast differs from a hotel in that the owners live on the premises, and guests are treated more like company than customers. Most bed and breakfasts provide guests a morning meal along with a room for the night. Provisions in the ordinance limit bed and breakfasts to six guest rooms, require the owner to live on the premises and mandate off-street parking for guests. Guests will be limited to a 30-consecutive day stay in bed and breakfasts. Bed and breakfasts will be allowed in any area in the city, except areas zoned for in­ dustrial use. But bed and breakfasts will not be allowed to locate in the same block and establishments in residential zones will be limited to one six-squarc-foot sign advertising the business. Mayor Pro Tern David Jasperse, who is chairman of the ordinance committee and a member of the planning commission, told the council lhe commission members disagreed on some of the provisions, but felt it was necessary to have the ordinance before such an establishment set up shop in town. Council members also disagreed on several of the provisions, ranging from the length of stay to the sizes of the rooms. First Ward Councilman Kenneth Miller agreed that a bed and breakfast would be beneficial to the area, but he said lhe 30-day length of visit was too long. "This is a popular thing today, and I think there’s a need for it. but I think the 30-day thing is too long," he said. "These are mainly for tourists.” Jasperse said most other municipalities don’t limit the length of stay in a bed and breakfast. Moreover, he said, area companies would be likely to use a bed and breakfast to house temporary employees who may be in the area longer than one month. "We think we put in enough safeguard to meet lhe objections most of us would have." Jasperse said. He added a provision originally in the bill would have prohibited a bed and breakfast owner from buying a neighboring house, tear ing it down and building a parking lot. But that provision was dropped by the planning commission. But several council members said such a provision should be reconsidered. “I think it’s okay if they want to tear down an old bam or sited, but it’s another thing if they want to tear down a comer house,” said Second Ward Councilman Don Spencer. The proposed ordinance still has to be ap­ proved by council at a future meeting. Delton board to consider another millage try at June 27 meeting The Delton Kellogg Board of Education is expected to decide in a special meeting June 27 whether to hold another millage election to fund school operations. Meanwhile, in the wake of voters’ rejection Monday of a thrcc-year three-mill increase and a proposal to waive the Headlee Amend­ ment, plans arc being carried out to imple­ ment previously projected cuts in programs, staff and supplies, said Dr. John Sanders, superintendent. •’We’ve discussed with our principals cur­ tailing supply budgets and the high school has scheduled five classes (rather than the former six)," Sandcrs-ftaid. Layoff lists of school employees will be presented at the special meeting, and the pro­ posed pay-to-play policy for high school athletes also will be outlined. Planned for 6 p.m. June 27 is a public hear­ ing on the proposed 1988-89 budget. Sanders said reasons for the defeat of the millage proposal "arc hard to pinpoint. I have no strong reading one way or the other. "Wc had a strong parent (and non-parcnt) group working for the millage...so it’s not apathy on the part of the people involved (with the school)." Sanders said he thinks "citizens feel the cost of education is too high and they don’t want to pay for it. I don't know what our alternatives arc because lhe Legislature seems to have turned its back. "1 don’t see help coming to us from the Republicans." He blamed "political bickering" for a school funding reform proposal dying when the Legislature recessed for the summer. "As a result we don’t have any hope for a change in the summer. That leaves districts like Delton. Hastings and Middleville in a bind." Prior to Monday’s election, the board had said $683,598 in cuts would have to be made if the millage request failed. Even if the millage had passed, about $140,000 of budget trimming would have had to have been made, school officials said. Sanders also pointed out that because voters did not give approval for the district to levy all of its authorized millage, the district will lose another $52,742 through the Headlee millage rollback piovision because the district’s equalized value increased more than the cost of living. In other business Monday, the board: —Accepted the resignation of Karen Lcinaar as summer recreation coordinator and appointed Desiree Perry to succeed her. Lcinaar resigned to accept another job oppor­ tunity, Sanders said. Perry is a certified teacher who has been a substitute teacher in the district. —Denied a grievance filed by the Delton Kellogg Education Association, the teachers’ union, requesting that a vacant position be fill­ ed by a lottery selection process of certified staff members who had been hired on the same day. Because qualification is a factor stipulated in lhe contract with the DKEA, the board denied the request, Sanders said. —Heard a report that Delton school bus drivers placed second in the recent state regional Bus Roadeo competition. Individual­ ly, Delton drivers Kent Enyart took second place. Darlene Dacey, fourth; and Kim DeVries,-eighth. -Enyart and last year’s state champion, Howard Ladwig of Delton, will compete in the state finals June 22. —Heard a report from Sanders that the first year of the alternative high school "went very well.” The program served 37 students and about 20 were enrolled at the end of the term. Two graduated from the alternative school. Sanders said the board will try to continue to offer the program in spile of its financial problems. —Approved a maintenance contract with Southern Michigan Business Machines of Bat­ tle Creek at a cost of $4,306 to service 105 typewriters. Hastings Area Schools may not seek third vote... President Ainslie thanked the people who had worked on the two millage elections. She said that in both cases, millage commit­ tee members set a goal for the number of yes votes received, and both times, that goal was surpassed. She also thanked "the other 2,099 yes voters who feel as I do about public education in our community." "The K-12 educational experience is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all pu­ pils," she said. "It’s the foundation upon which people build their lives, and, unfortunately, when we reduce instruction and enrichment experiences of children, we diminish the foundation for society in general." "I haven't given up," Ainslie added. "We will continue to strive for excellence in programs that Hastings schools offer." Trustee Diane Hoekstra expressed r uStrtion that people did not try to educa.e Jiemselves on the millage and "chose to disregard the simple, basic facts that were presented during this campaign." She said she did not receive any telephone calls pertaining to the millage during the campaign, and when citizens had the opport­ unity to learn more about the school's financial situation in an open budget meet­ ing last week, only three people showed up. "(The no voters) have hurt the educational program for every child in the school district in lhe coming school year," said Hoekstra, a six-year school board member. "This is certainly one of the most frustrating of times." Treasurer Dr. William Baxter said he felt only "frustration and anger." Trustee Rev. Michael Anton said people had told him that by announcing who would be laid off and what programs would be cut if the millage failed, the board was using "intimidation" tactics, and was "threatening" voters. "We were simply trying to lay out what the consequences would be if we do not have that money.” explained Anton. "And now the consequences are before us. So the hope is that once we begin living with lhe conse­ quences, then maybe some new learning will take place." District resident Twyla Gibbons pointed out that Hastings teachers are the highest paid teachers at the beginning level out of all schools in lhe Twin Valley League. Schoessel confirmed that that information was correct "We are not uncomfortable with lhe fact that we have the highest starting salary because that helps us to attract the best teachers out of college," he said. He also said that Hastings teachers are third in the league at the upper end for teachers with bachelor's degrees and teachers with master’s degrees. Colin Cruttenden, a Hastings resident, indicated that he voted yes on the millage and asked the board if education was not being compromised by making cuts in programs that are "much less important" He suggested that busing is a "major” area that might not be as important as other programs. Both Ainslie and Vice President Larry Haywood said that transportation was looked at as a possible cut from the budget. But with two-thirds of Hastings students being bused, Haywood said "chaos" would result from parents bringing their children to school, as it has in other districts which have eliminated busing. Haywood also said that lhe safety of lhe student might be endangered. He added that busing, to a large degree, is subsidized by the state. Prefacing his comments by saying people probably would not like what they were goi­ ng to hear, Baxter said he heard “selfishness" as being a reason for voting no on the millage. " 'I need money more than the school does,' “ Baxter said he heard when he asked residents about the millage. "And I hear that from everybody. I hear that from all sorts of people, and I think that's a fundamental problem. 'I don't like taxes. 1 don't like taxes anywhere, and I’m not going to vote for taxes. Poor schools can get along without iL' That's not a popular thing to say, I (realize), but I think that’s where 1,800 of those 2,200 votes come from - selfishness." Anton said that for 19 years - 18 of which he has not been on the school board - he has talked to people about teachers' salaries. He said he has “defended teachers' salaries every inch of the way and still do.” "I challenge anyone in the community to take the place of a quality teacher, and frank­ ly I'm ready to say that we basically have quality teachers in this system. I'm not making a statement about every last teacher. I know that 1 can't say that, and Pm not. But I think overall, we have quality teachers who are committed to the task of education, and when I saw that piece of misinformation that talked about an hourly wage (for teachers, circulated at Hastings Mfg. Co.), I had one of the biggest laughs I've had all year.” Anton explained that homework, prepar­ ation, paper grading and continuing educa­ tion courses taken during the school year and the summer are hours put in, in addition to the regular school hours put in by "quality teachers." "If you take into account the personal, emotional involvement that quality teachers give to students, it's one heck of a job," said Anton. "We may need to address the salaries of the teachers, but we certainly don't need to be defensive about it" Hoekstra presented some specific salary information, which she said has been repeated at board meetings before. Over the past two years, she said, the statewide average for teachers' salary in­ creases has been about 13 percent for the two years collectively. The combined two-year average for Hastings teachers has been under 6 percent, she said. All administrators in Hastings are paid at or below the average salary level for schools across the state, she added. Schoessel surmised that the millage was defeated for three main reasons. The first, he said, is just lhe "anti-increasin-tax idea. This is the only lax people can oppose. Obviously, they don't want their lax to go up - who does?” Schoessel said the "lingering feeling that the state is going to reform" school taxes is another reason for people voting no. As he has said before, Schoessel noted that the state Legislature would have to approve a reform bill soon in order to have it placed on the November ballot. And even if lhe proposal were on the ballot, he said "there's no guarantee that lhe people would approve iL" The third reason, he said, was that there was a segment of the community given in­ accurate information about teachers* and ad­ ministrators' salaries, which compelled some people to vole no. Schoessel said flyers containing false information were distributed at Hastings Mfg. Co. Not only was the information on the flyers incorrect, but the producers of the flyers did not indicate who provided the pamphlets, which is against the law, he said. Schoessel said he had contacted the presi­ dent of the union at Hastings Mfg. Co. on two different occasions trying to meet with him in order to convey lhe correct infor­ mation. But he was turned down both times. "We were never accusing the union or him of putting out the information," Schoessel stressed, adding that in order lo meet with union members to give them factual data, he would have to go through the union president. In other business: The board approved lhe 1988 -89 General Appropriations Act Resolution (budget) for next school year. That budget has a 6.4 percent decrease in expenditures and a 4.2 percent decrease in revenue from this year. Total expenditures next year are esitmated at Sl0,120,585, while the revenue total is projected al SIO.124,899. According to state luw, Schoessel said, the budget had lo be approved by June 30. As an annual action, the board adopted the 1988-89 Tax Levy Resolution, which includes an operating levy of 30.8960 mills (8 of which are allocated by the county and Continued on page 12 Brazee to speak at Word of Faith Church Daniel-Guenther engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Pete Krystiniak and Mr. Joe Daniel are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Julie Ann Daniel, to Jeffrey P. Guenther, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Guenther. A September wedding is being planned. Mark Brazee will be al Word of Faith Fellowship Church. 2750 Wall Lake Rd., Hastings June 19 al 10:30 a.m., June 20 at 7 p.m. and June 21 at 7 p.m. Brazee. a graduate of RHEMA Bible Train­ ing Center’s charter class, is a teacher of God’s word, to teaching the principles of God with clarity and simplicity throughout the U.S. and in Africa, Australia. India, the Philippines, and Europe. Brazee’s early ministry included pastoral work, as well as travelling extensively with Kenneth E. Hagin's crusade team. Brazee and his wife. Janet, also a graduate of RBTC. now travel in ministry. Originally from Michigan. Brazee now makes his home base in Tulsa, Okla. Barry-Eaton Health Director tells what you should know about swimmer’s itch Robert Shaffer. Environmental Health director for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, says that: although swimmers’ itch has been known to exist for more than a century, it was not until 1928 that a biologist found that the type of dermatitis was caused by the larval stage of a certain group of parasites. These parasites must cycle through snails and birds or mammals. Since the original discovery, reports of swimmers’ itch in Michigan have been on the increase. Swimmers’ itch is a condition that results when larval parasites (flatworms) accidentally penetrate into the skin of sensitive individuals. The parasites die, but cause an allergic reaction. Soon after penetration of the parasite into the skin, a reddened spot appears at the point of entry. The diameter of this area increases, especially with itching. If the area becomes raised, it is known as a papule and will reach maximum size in about 24 hours. This skin condition is also known as schistosome ccrcarial dermatitis. Schistosome represents a group of animal parasites that cause the itch. Ccrcaria refers to the specific name of the larval stage that emerges from the small and penetrates the skin. Dermatitis is the term that describes the rash that dcvclopes on the skin. 30-40 percent of those people contacting the parasites show sensitivity. There arc antihistamines for relieving the itch and topical steroid creams for reducing the swelling. However, these are all prescrip­ tion drugs and. therefore, individuals must consult their doctor or dermatologist for the medication most suitable for them. Several preventive measures will reduce the risk. These include to: towel down im­ mediately after leaving the water; avoid swimming immediately after an onshore wind (wind blowing toward shore) if swimmers’ itch has been a problem in the area. What can a resort or lake-front property owner do to help eliminate swimmer's itch? Several things such as: not encouraging birds lo stay in the area by feeding them; not plac­ ing rocks and stones (rip rap) on the shore. This prosides an excellent surface for snails to attach their eggs. The larger the number of snails, the greater the chance for swimmers’ itch. Youth eligible for career exploration Barry County teenagers who arc 14 or 15 years old have a chance to work in a sevenwcek career exporation program being run by Hastings Area Schools under contract with Mid-Counties Employment and Training Consortium. The seven-wcek program begins June 20 and runs from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. each day ex­ cept July 4. Participants will explore career areas with "hands on” activities, field trips and guest speakers in such areas as: vocational agriculture, computer skills, clerical skills, building trades and health care. Participants are paid $2.50 per hour. Fami­ ly income limits apply. For further details contact Sally Fullerton, Hastings High School. 945-9591. Career Exploration is a JTPA program. Dry weather sparksfire near electric lines Firefighters battle blaze on power poles by Jeff Kaczmarczyk The dry spell plaguing the area caused an unusual fire in Hastings last week Wednesday when a small drizzle sparked fires atop three poles carrying electricity into town. Both Hastings Aluminum Products buildings were evacuated, and two square city blocks between South Michigan Avenue and Hanover Street were cordoned off while Hastings firefighters and Consumers Power employees battled the fires that broke out at 9 a.m. June 8. Consumers Power officials said the small amount of rain that fell in Hastings that even­ ing caused the fire. Normally the insulators on top of the the power poles collect dirt that's eventually washed away by rain. But the lack of rain caused a sizeable buildup of dirt on the poles. Officials said the small amount of rain that fell June 8 was not enough to clear the dirt away, but it was enough to cause an electric arc that set three of the poles on fire. “If we had had a hard rain, it wouldn’t have been a problem," said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans. “But because wc had a light drizzle, it caused a carbon arc and caused the fire." Firefighters and Consumers Power employees fought the blaze for 2 '6 hours, us­ ing a dry chemical extinguisher to quickly put out two of the poles. But firefighters were unable to reach the third pole easily because of lhe location of the Hastings Aluminum Products building. They eventually put out that fire using water — a process that took considerably longer. Thirteen firefighters and two police squads, in addition to Consumers Power employees, were called in to block off traffic from Green to Grand streets and to stand by in the event lhe lines fell. No power outages were reported in the Hastings area. When the fire was first reported. Caris said, workers used substations to continue feeding the city from outlying areas. Had one of the 46.000-volt lines fallen, lhe city would have lost electricity, he said. "If the lines would have come down, they would have blacked out the city,” Caris said. "They are the main transmission lines that come into the city.” DEPOT, continued... "The CK&S (former Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw) Depot Comittee was part of The Barry County Book Committee, a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to preserve and publish local history,” said Joyce Weinbrccht. finance chairman of the book committee. "The CK&S Depot was given to the book committee in 1985 by Felpausch (Food Center) when they were doing a development project. The book committee then formed a special committee to handle the details of the depot project. This committee dismantled the building and placed it in storage and began raising funds with which to rebuild it.” said Weinbrecht. To dale, "the depot committee has gotten as far as building a foundation (for the depot) for tne park” at a cost of about $1,600. she said. "This foundation as well as the dismantled building are property of Charlton Park to do with as they feel appropriate." Weinbrecht noted that the depot preserva­ tion committee is now calling itself the CK&S Committee and will continue to collect data and pictures about the CK&S Railroad for preservation of its history. H<x>k. Kent and Lawrence could not be reached for comment. Robinson and Weinbrecht said people who are interested in any phase of keeping the depot project going may contact Smith. All funds for the restoration of the depot should he made directly to the park, she said. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 16, 1988 Bad luck birthday girl’s bus struck in accident by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Barry County Transit bus driver Sherry Sherman celebrated her birthday last week by being in the wrong place at lhe wrong time. Sherman was at the tail end of a three-vehicle accident that left one injured last Thursday morning in Carlton Township. Sherman was not hurt, but Wayne C. Porter, 30, of Lowell, was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated for head injuries and released. The transit bus was empty at the time, and no other injuries were reported in the accident Troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post said the collision took place at the intersection of Brown and Usborre Roads shortly after 9 a.m. Thursday. T,-. , Sherman, 34, was westbound on Broun Road in lhe left-turn lane wailing to turn south onto Usbome Road. Approaching the intersection from the opposite direction was Porter in a rented 1987 Oldsmobile. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Ann Wickham, 27, reached the intersection from the south on Usbome. Trooper Greg Fouty said Wickham, of 3500 Jordan Road, Freeport, stopped her 1982 Chevrolet for a stop sign at Brown Road and then continued into the intersection. Porter, who had the right of way, swerved to the left lane to avoid broadsiding Wickham, but she continued forward and The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8061 „ Garage Sale Miscellaneous Business Services MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE: June 17 and 18 from 9-5. 1517 S. Broadway, Hastings. Olympic weight set, stereo, Lv.’s, bunk beds with attached book shelf and desk. Commo­ dore 20 Computer and much more. 1000 SUNBEDS TONING TABLES Sunal-WOLFF Tanning Beds, SlcnderQucst Passive Exercisers. Cail for FREE Color Catalogue. Save to 50% 1-800-228-6292. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9883 For Sale TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 FOR SALE: 1984 Honda 650 Night Hawk, 12,000 miles, $1800. 948-4102 after 5pm. FOR SALE: Four finches, $10 each; two cages; sofa, S50; 945-4648_________________ MOTORCYCLE 550 Honda, farring & luggage rack, $250 or best offer. 948-2767. ( uni in unity Notices HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS • OLD FASHION DAY FESTIVAL. June 18, 10am to 4pm.Tours: Mill and restored 1860 "Bowen House”, Plank House. Ci vil War encamp­ ment, Art and Crafts, Flea Mark­ et, Blacksmithing, Water Power Demonstrations, Good Food, Lots more'! 1:00pm Musical Saw Contest Bring cameras. 2 miles north of Yankee Springs State Park. 795-7530. GILES: A bachelor and 39 you arc no more. You can kiss’them both good-bye. Happy 40th Birthday I love you Shari MICHIGAN’S FASTEST growing party plan offers you a FREE trip to Hawaii!! Denionstralc Christmas decor and gifts. Fun job, cam $8 or more an hour. Free kit, free supplies, no collec­ tion, no delivery, set your own hours. Sound too good to be true? It isn’t! (Also booking parties) For more information call Gloria 948-9018, or Deb 948-8970, or Betty 795-9225. SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers SEWING MACHINE SERVICE: all makes and models, all work guaranteed, (rec estimates. Call Lyle Thomas at Advantage Business Machines 948-2073. 15 years experience. Pick up and delivery possible.__________________ • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCECOVERAGE Foryoun• Individual Health • Farm • Group Health • Business Retirement • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings Life • Rental Property Home • Motorcycle Auto Help Wanted HELP WANTED: 16-21 year olds. 945-9545.____________ “HIRING”! Government jobs your area. S15.000 - $68,000. Call (602) 838-8885._______ JOB OPPORTUNITY - if you are searching for a career with specialized training, then wc may have an opportunity for you. Murco, Inc., the oldest and largest beef processor in the state is presently accepting applica­ tions for general laborers and meat cutting trainees. Wc offer a complete benefit package including: 1. Specialized train­ ing program; 2. Paid medical health and life insurance; 3. Paid holidays; 4. Vacation with pay; 5. Employee product discount; 6. Quarterly and yearly bonus programs. If you are looking for a future in a skilled trade, please apply at Murco, Inc., Monday thru Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Murco 11 11th St., PlainweU, Mich. EOE.__________ LIKE TO WORK CONSTRUCTION? Wc have several openings in new unit Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, and elec­ tricians, no experience neccssay. We pay you while you learn. Call (616)-731-5520 or if long distance 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard. LOCAL BODY SHOP needs experienced body worker, must have own tools. Apply at Bill's Safely Service, 321 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. A Vermontville driver who fell asleep at the wheel was arrested for drunken driving Saturday in Maple Grove Township. Thomas J. Winegar, 28, was taken into custody after running his pickup truck off the road on M-66 near Coverdale Road. Winegar, of 6862 N. Ionia Road, was southbound on M-66 between Cloverdale and Dowling roads at 2:50 a.m. when he left lhe right side of the roadway. Barry County Sheriffs Deputies A.L. Stein and Jay Olejniczak said the 1982 GMC pickup struck a reflector post and continued another 65 feet before it came to a halt After deputies arrived, Winegar admitted he had been driving the truck and said he had had a six pack of beer prior to the accident Winegar registered .12 percent on a chemical breath test administered an hour later, and he was arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Two thefts reported in Prairieville Two thefts over the past week have been reported by Prairieville Township Police Department and there is a $500 reward for in­ formation leading to an arrest in one of them. Chief Tom Pennock said an estimated S 1.365 worth of fishing rods and a tackle box were stolen from the front yard of a residence on Little Long Lake Sunday. Five rods and reels were taken and the victim said the tackle box. a Plano Model 9108. is expensive. The victim also had two batteries and two tackle boxes taken from him last October. Anyone with information about the thefts may call the Prairieville Township Police Department at 623-5545. Authorities said another theft occurred Tuesday evening near Peach Tree Lane on Pine Lake. An AM-FM stereo was reported stolen from a boat's dashboard. The stereo was reported to be valued at S85. Pennock said the victim's boat had been left in the water before the theft took place. The Peach Tree Lane area case also still is under investigation. MACHINIST- first class full time al Delton plant, tool room experience required. Call for interview 623-2317, Pcmco. PAID JOB TRAINING: 14 and 15 year olds. Phone 945-9591. REAL ESTATE Associate Brokers CAR & TRUCK REPAIR GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS CEIE1A1 S0TMS PUTS MVISIOR Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! Laurence N. Phelps, Jr. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - Laur­ ence N. Phelps, Jr., 44, of San Francisco, Cali­ fornia, formerly of Hastings, passed away Sunday, June 12,1988 at the Eucalyptus Nurs­ ing Center in Red Wood City, California. Mr. Phelps was born on June 25, 1943 in Hastings, the son of'Laurence and Lorralia (Wood) Phelps. He was raised in Hastings and graduated in 1962 from Hastings High School. He went on to attend a performing arts school in New York where he studied dancing. He was married to Karen Chartiea with their marriage ending in divorce. He was employed as a professional dancer and was a medical assistant in hospitals and doctor’s offices before ill health forced him to retire. Mr. Phelps is survived by his parents, Laur­ ence and Lorralia Phelps of Hastings; two sisters, Sally M jtz of Stott City, Missouri and Ida Mae Harrington of Lyons; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice._______ MARIAN AGNES (MILLER) SHAW NASHVILLE - Marian Agnes (Miller) Shaw, 76, of 8980 Bivens Rd., Nashville passed away Wednesday, June 15, 1988 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at the Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes of Hastings and Nashville. 22.896 approved by voters) for general operating expenses, and a debt retirement tax rate of 2.3 mills. The board also agreed to furnish each city and township in the school district with a certified copy of the resolution. Four system-wide goals for next year which the board discussed at the May meeting were unanimously approved Tuesday. The goals, which, Schoessel said, by necessity, do not cost money, include coordinating local efforts to secure adequate educational funding with others getting aid at the state and national levels; studying the possibility of an all-day/alternate-day kindergarten program; studying time allocation at the elementary level; and developing plans to meet the needs of students who do not qualify for Chapter I (remedial reading program) or special education services. The construction trades house, built this year by high school students, will be sold to Howard and Ruth Belson for $67,000, with a closing scheduled to be between June 20 and July 10, following board approval. Haywood, who was involved with the sale, abstained from the vote. The construction trades program was re-instated in the 1986-87 school year, after a seven-year lapse, but no house was constructed during that school year. This is the first time since 1980 that a home was built by the students in the program. The resignation of Duane Glasgow, a specialized maintenance worker, was accepted by the board. Glasgow has accepted the appointment as the supervisor of maintenance services, replacing Bill Kruko who retired earlier this year. Barbara Strong has been recalled from layoff status to an art teaching assignment at the middle school, replacing Paul Simon who has been transferred to lhe elementary level. Custodian Donald Converse has been laid off, following the change in employment status of Ted Dalman, a former custodial supervisor, who has more seniority than Converse. The board, with the abstention of Ainslie, a Barry Intermediate School District BUDGET HEARING REVENUES Hastings (616) 945-5182 Service Hevra: Mondoy 8 to 8 Tuesday-Friday 8 to S CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA Calla Farrah HASTINGS - Calla Farrah, 97, of 240 East North Street, Hastings, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 1988 at Hastings Provincial House. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Millage defeat.. SOURCE AMOUNT Property Taxes...................................................................................... 1.140,284 Users Fees................................................................................................... 29,350 Miscellaneous.......................................................................................... 244,539 Transfers from Other Funds..................................................................46,700 Licenses and Permits ............................................................................... 1,000 Rents and Royalties................................................................................... 2,100 Income from Other Governments .................................................... 886,118 Fines and Forfeitures .............................................................................29,500 Interest on Investments.................................................................. • .103,650 TOTAL.................................................................................................2,483.241 Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. & Mike Humphreys REALT0R 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Area Obituaries One of over 4,200 voters to cast ballots in Tuesday's Hastings Public Schools election, Marilyn Kidder steps into the voting both at Hastings Mid­ dle School Tuesday afternoon. Summary of Proposed 1989 Budget - CITY OF HASTINGS - MILLER SINCE REAL ESTATE 1435 3 Hanover St . Heating*. Mich. *9058 IT’S A GIRL Gary and Candice Newton of Hastings, June 11, 12:50 a.m.. 9 lbs.. IM ozs. IT’S A BOY Tim and Kathleen Goodcmoot of Lake Odessa. June 4. 8:27 a.m.. 9 lbs.. !6 ozs. David and Cathy Armour of Hastings. June 8. 3:02 p.m.. 9 lbs., 3 ozs. John and Pam Overbcck would like to an­ nounce their sun John Whitney Ovcrbeek II on June 1 born at Bronson Methodist Hospital at 6:28 p.m. weighing 8 lbs.. 12 ozs.. All interested citizens, groups, senior citizens and organizations representing the interest of senior citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. JIM, JOHN, DAVE. . .at 945*3412 iidrusV Charles Sawdy. 23 of Middleville and Susan Purdcy. 20 of Middleville. James Halliwill. 41 of Nashville and .Margret Lewis. 37 of Hastings. Mark Flory. 21 of Wayland and Penny Ward. 22 of Wayland. Wayne Ware. 39 of Hastings and Loretta Cooper. 44 of Hastings. Robert Knoll. 45 of Hastings and Betty Cranmorc. 41 of Hastings. Rodney Roe. 27 of Delton and Tracy Farr, 25 of Delton. The City of Hastings will hold a public hearing at 7:45 p.m. on Monday, June 27, 1988 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 102 S. Broad­ way, Hastings, Michigan for the purpose of hearing written or oral com­ ment from the public concerning the proposed annual budget for the fiscal year 1988 as summarized below. Since 1908 1940 Barry County Marriage Licenses Area Births: Asleep at wheel leads to arrest tlLASSKFKED AUS 125,000 BTU down flow Lennox furnace & duct work, $150 or best offer. (616)374-8139._____________ struck him in lhe passenger side of his car. The impact forced Porter into a head-on collision with Sherman, who was waiting to make lite left turn after Porter passed. Wickham, who was not injured in the accident, was issued a citation for failure to yield the right of way. Porter was cited for driving without a seatbelt. The car he was driving suffered the most damage in lhe accident, Fouty said. Sherman received no citations, Fouty said. The bus driver, who was celebrating her birthday that day, told Fouty she saw the accident coming but had no where to go. "I just closed by eyes and there was an impact," she said. HELP WANTED Fast paced telemarketing office needs mature, experienced per­ son to handle counter and tele­ phone sales. Must have data en­ try skills, entry level or above. Send resume to... AD #319 c/o Reminder, P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Michigan 49053 EXPENDITURES ACTIVITY AMOUNT Police..........................................................................................................560,742 Fire..............................................................................................................236,570 Streets........................................................................................................690,305 Library ..........................................................................................................84,592 Parks..............................................................................................................90,450 Automobile Parking....................................................................................8,850 General Administration.................................................................■.. .811,732 TOTAL.................................................................................................2,483,241 A copy of this information, the entire proposed budget and additional background materials are available for public inspection from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan. SHARON VICKERY, Hastings City Clark ___________________ employee, approved the facility use agreement with BISD. The intermediate school district previously rented a room at the high school and at lhe middle school used for the pre-primary impaired program. The rental fee this year will be $500 monthly. Ainslie also abstained from voting on a recommendation that the board participate in the workers' compensation and employer’s liability insurance plan provided by Citizens Insurance Co. through Crosby and Henry Insurance Agency in Grand Rapids. Ainslie said a relative had submitted a bid, thus she would not vote. Schoessel said that the district has previously participated in an insurance pool formed by the Michigan Association of School Board a few years ago when insurance companies would not make bids to insure school districts. The district has received dividends for participating in the plan. Bvt since other companies have again begun bidding competitively, premiums have decreased. And now Hastings can get a better premium through Crosby and Henry even though it will lose the dividend. High school students who have met necessary requirements may waive their final semester of classes, providing they have a recommendation from the principal and approval of the board of education. The proposal was presented at the May meeting, and was approved by the board Tuesday night. Previously, all high school students had to be enrolled in and attend a minimum of five classes and one study hall for all eight semesters. But students who have met lhe necessary requirements (by taking academic courses in lieu of study hall) would be eligible for the waiver. However, since the millage failed, the school day will be shortened by an hour and students will not be able to qualify for the waiver. At the July meeting, the board will vote on a proposed policy on use and reproduction of copyrighted computer software materials. Schoessel said that copyright violations within the schools is "more unintentional," but that it is important for the board and the staff to know copyright policies. Narcotics bust nets $80,000 in Johnstown Township by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Police officials are awaiting lab results before seeking warrants charging several county residents with dealing drugs from a home in southern Barry County. The charges stem from a major raid of a private home last week that netted S38.OOO in cash. 20 pounds of marijuana — with a street value of $40,000 — and a small amount of cocaine. Police from the Southwest Enforcement Team based in Kalamazoo raided the home in the 15.000 block of Budd Road in Johnstown Township on June 7. Slate police from lhe Hastings Post were part of the 12-man raid on the home, said Lt. Jim Patrick, a narcotics investigator with SWET. Patrick said he expects a report from the state police crime lab late next week, confirm­ ing that the substance collected in the raid is marijuana. "There's no question in my mind that the marijuana is marijuana, but we should have the results by late next week." Patrick said. Officials expect to seek warrants from the Barry County Prosecutor's office for lhe ar­ rest of two to five people in connection with the raid. Patrick said an acquaintance of the family who owned the home offered a Silent Observer tip that led police to investigate the building as possibly housing a drug operation Also seized in the evening raid were small quantities of illegal pills and mushrooms; jewelry; several handguns and long guns; one car. two motorcycles; and a riding lawnmower. Patick said two adults and three children were occupying the house at the time ot the raid. The SWE'I group is made up ot Michigan State Police units assigned in Kalamazoo plus law enforcement officials from other agencies assigned to lhe team. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-06-23.pdf 5eb7df667b26950ca87f9bd27eb4d35b PDF Text Text H*stinBsPut>’>c'-iorar' <ij □. Church St. ...wrap Local parents react to pay-to-play plan Broken headlight leads to arrest It began with a broken headlight, but it ended in the Barry County Jail for a Hastings driver with a run of bad luck. Shortly after 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Hastings Police patrolman Pete Leach and a reserve officer were on patrol near Broadway and West State Streets when they pulled over a 1977 Chevy with a broken headlight The driver, Robert J. Gamble, 25, told police it wasn't his car, and he wasn't aware of the damaged light. While police were talking with Gamble, they spotted a half-full can of beer sitting open in the vehicle. They promptly issued an appearance ticket for possession of open intoxicants in a motor vehicle. Police returned to their cruiser to write out the ticket and called in for a check on Gamble'! driver’s license. The reply was •hat be had been driving with a suspended I license. I Police arrested Gamble, and look him to the Barry County Jail. Oace there, police discovered a bench warrant was out for Gamble's arrest - for failure to appear in court on an unpaid traffic citation. Gamble was lodged in the Barry County Jail. Bond was set at $60 on each of the three charges. $1,200 in tools taken from garage Barry County Sheriffs deputies are continuing their investigation of the theft of nearly $1,200 in tools from t. gingelistvee* near Delton. A tool box, several sets of hand tools and other items were reported stolen June 12 from the 6100 block of Wall Lake Drive in Hope Township. Deputy Sheriff Lynn Cruttenden said the owner discovered the tools missing from his garage over the weekend. Authorities believe the thief came in through the walk-in door on the northeast side of the garage to remove the tools. Items stolen include a brown Kennedy fold-out tray tool box, several sets of open-ended, boxed and crescent wrenches, sets of socket wrenches, a set of Allen wrenches, • set of straight-slot screwdrivers and a set of Phillips-head screwdrivers. Also taken were several carpenter's squares, pipe wrenches, measuring tapes, saws, several pairs of pliers and several hammers. Cruttenden said the resident reported several other valuable items left in the unlocked garage had not been touched by • the thief. The investigation remains open. Story on Page 2 Story on Page 8 Thief takes $3,000 worth of items A thief broke into a Prairieville Township home in broad daylight Tuesday morning and removed $3,000 worth of items from the residence. Praireville Township Police Chief Tom Pennock said the burglar pulled out a crank window in the home's kitchen to enter the residence in the 15800 block of Kane Road. Stolen items include a microwave oven, an AM/FM radio, a cordless telephone, a videocassette recorder and a 19-inch color TV. More than $1,800 worth of jewelry also was taken from the building, Pennock said. Police believe the burglar entered the home between 7:30 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. Tuesday and exited through a sliding glass door. Pennock said police have suspects in the break-in, and the investigation remains open. Nashville man’s barn is a winner _| Story on Page 10 CHUL;CDeV°ted t0 the IntereStS °fBarry C°Unty SinCe 1856 fessBanner THURSDAY, JUNE 23. 1988 VOLUME 133, NO. 26 "" PRICE 25' Woodland home’s two wells contaminated with gasoline by Kathleen Scott Tully and Karen Parrish don't like the way the tap water tastes in their downtown Woodland home, so they’ve been drinking bottled water for the 21 months they’ve lived at 154 E. Broadway. They saved money and had a new well dug this past spring, only to find that their new well and their old one both arc contaminated with gasoline components. The Parrishes, both 29. and their two young sons live two doors from a Shell gasoline sta­ tion. Tully said the service station could be a source of the contamination. They also have heard that some old gasoline storage tanks belonging to the Village of Woodland are still buried near their home — another possible source. The Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are looking into the contamination, but have not made any confirmations as to the source or how many other sites are tainted. Other wells near the Pamsh residence have been tested and officials are awaiting results, said Galen Kilmer, district supervisor of the DNR's Environmental Response Division at the Plainwell district office. The contamination was first discovered when Parrish's new well was dug May 11. Contractors drilled the Ho-toot well, set a screen in the bottom and began pumping the water out — a practice Kilmer said is called developing a well. The water "looked pretty" said Tully Par­ rish. because it was clear and had no sedi­ ment. but it tasted "tunny.” "One of the well-diggers thought it had a taste of gasoline, so we thought we'd get the health department out here before we did anything," said Tully. The water was tested and it was found to contain dissolved components of gasoline, said Kilmer, so some surrounding homes also were tested. The results of those tests should be in sometime this week. The Parrishes learned Monday that their old well was contaminated. Kilmer had said that the contamination could be in the aquifer (underground water source), or that it could be a result of the digg­ ing process. After learning Tuesday of the contamination of Parrish's old well. Kilmer said it was too early to say whether this is an isolated incident. Until further results are received, the well is "sitting there." and the Parrishes have not had to pay. pending the DNR and health department findings. The family members rarely drank water from their tap. "We didn’t like the way the waler tasted." said Tully. "We didn’t have a lot of water pressure and there was a lot of sediment, so we thought we’d build a new one.” A single woman had lived in the home prior to the Parrish family, said Tully, but she didn't drink the water; cither. She drank bottl­ ed water, instead. She had had the tap water tested for bacterial contamination, but none was found since gasoline cannot be found in a bacterial test. If the Parrishes had had the water tested for the gasoline without special orders from the health department, they say they would have have had to pay about $200 for the special test. Routine tests for bacteria are free lirough the health department. V Karen Parrish, a native of Lake Odessa, Aid rumors of gasoline in Woodland’s water have circulated for about 20 years. “Back then, they didn’t have the laws they have now. and there was no way to teot," she said. Neighbors have had problems with their water, she said, but none that they know of has had gasoline components in wells. "Il’s got people kind of upset around here," said Karen. "People get upset when their water source is damaged and their health can be in danger." One of the neighbors whose water is being tested and a friend of the Parrishes are both on the village council. Karen said that Kilmer, also a Woodland resident, attended a recent council meeting to explain the problem with the members. The Parrishes are only the third owners of the house, which is 100 years old this year. The first owners lived there for some 75 years and the second for about 25 years. Karen said they have no idea when the gasoline got into their water line. ."We don’t know --maybe it just started ‘^d'ping in." site said, r’ We would have had (no idea (about the contamination) had we not 'drilled a new well." Paperwork is being completed so the Par­ rishes will not have to buy their bottled water anymore. The health department will supply it until a clean well is dug. Tully and Karen Parrish and their sons, Nolan, 3%, and Tyler, 16 months, stand near their newly drilled well which has been capped since gasoline was discovered in the water. Housing business booming in Barry County by Kathleen Scott and the Associated Press Barry County seems to be no exception to recent national trends in the housing market, and local builders say business is booming this year. The cost of buying home has risen 4-5 per­ cent. nationwide, and the cost of building a new house is up 8-9 percent across the U.S. Local people^involved in the home con­ struction and selling business say Barry Coun­ ty fits those figures. New homes are more expensive, but they’re also larger, more elaborate and more energy­ efficient. says Jed Nelson, manager of the contracting and drafting department at Barry County I umber in Hastings. Hastings builder Bob Woods agrees. "We’re just doing more of what people want — more custom stuff, but (the houses) are running more money.” says Woods, a builder of 30 years who has spent half his lime in Portland and half in the Hastings area. He says average new homes cost about $50 a square foot, but that the custom-built houses he constructs are running about $65 to $70 per square foot. Some of the frills people are including in their new homes are better doors, fancier mouldings and hardwood trim. Cove mouldings, the old-fashioned type of curved mouldings between the top of the wall and the ceiling, are popular. Woods says. Nelson said that energy-efficient materials also are jacking up the price of new homes. Consumers are putting in high-performance, high-tech windows, plumbing and furnaces. "People arc a lot more conscious of energy cffecicncy," adds Woods. Builder Marty Preston hangs insulation in a 2,200-sauare-foot home being built by Bob Woods. Constructions business has been big this year. Nelson says. "This is a boom year. All our suppliers say it’s happening everywhere. They don’t know why," he explains. "All the builders have been busy this year. They wish it would rain so they can have a day off and catch up on paperwork." Woods, who said be normally misses four or five days a summer due to rain, said he hasn't “lost anything for bad weather." And he says he’s kept busy. “All of the sudden, we’ve got a lot of work," he says. “It seems to come at the same time." Nelson said the price of building materials fluctuates along with the stock market, so building costs change often. But the cost of land and labor is basically stable. He also said many of the homes being built are larger. The smaller three-bedroom, ranch-style houses, which have been popular the last three decades, generally ran about 1,200 square feet. Many of the new homes being con­ structed now are 2,000 to 3,000 square feet. In other areas, such luxuries as jacuzzies, hot tubs and even fireplaces in bathrooms are becoming common, but not loo much in Bany County. Nelson says. This year has been a good year in the previously owned home business, too. said Ken Miller of Miller Real Estate in Hastings. Although sales this year are about equal to last year’s, he says his inventory of available homes is bigger than usual. Business has been consistent and good financing is available. He agreed that Barry County is in-synch with the 4-5 percent increase in the cost of housing, nationwide. Rental property, however, is "very, very scarce," he says. "If you’re in the market for an apartment, it’s hard to find one in Barry County, especially Hastings," he says, adding that the scarcity holds for single-bedroom apartments, as well as mult.-bedroom homes rented to families. Some of the hottest-sclling homes are those on small acreages on the edge of town, bit houses in the $25,000-S40,000-range within the city limits are in short supply. He says his office gets "a substantial number" of Federal Housing Administration business, a government program for lower in­ come families. "FHA mortgages are attractive because they have a fixed rate of interest, not a variable rale,” he says. "And because FHA requires a smaller down payment." Mild rainfall no help to farmers; situation is approaching ‘critical’ Motorcyclist, 63, hurt in accident A 63-year-old motorcyclist was injured Sunday after he lost control of his vehicle on M-37. Joseph H. St. John, of 289 Post, Battle Creek, was taken to Leila Hospital in Battle Creek where he was treated at the emergency trauma center and released. The accident occurred at 3:40 p.m. Sunday on M-37 just south of Dowling, said Trooper Michael Haskamp of the Hastings Michigan State Police Post. St. John was southbound on M-37 when he looked to his right and rear to see if traffic was approaching liim. He eased over to the shoulder of the roadway and hit the soft, freshly laid gravel along the road, Haskamp said. He lost control of the bike, spun back onto the pavement and fell over. St John was wearing a helmet, and no \citations were issued, Haskamp said. / ‘Workfare’ bill reaction mixed Survey Committee hopes for good response Barry County residents, such as Sandy Allen of the county Futurlng Com­ mittee. are already beginning to return completed surveys to the drop-box sites within the county. The committee, sponsors of the survey, hopes this is an indication of an excellent response to the questionaire which was distributed to 17.000 households Tuesday and asks residents a variety of questions intended to help shape future planning in the county. People who did not receive a survey may obtain a copy at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office or the Reminder. Questions pertaining to the survey may be directed to the Joint Economic Development Commission office, 948-4896: the chamber office. 945-2454; or the Reminder. 945-9554. by Steve Vedder Two mild rainfalls earlier this week didn't helped Barry County farmers, as the drought situation crept closer to the critical stage. An early morning rain on Monday petted the Hastings area . 15 of an inch of rain while .02 had fallen as of Wednesday at noon. Some areas of Barry County remained completely dry on Monday as the two-month long drought continued. Weather forecasts said some scattered areas could receive anywhere from a quarter of an inch to an inch of much-needed rain on Wednesday. Long-range forecasts said above­ average temperatures and bclow-avcrage rain­ fall likely would persist through the end of June. The two days of measurable rainfall raised to five the number of days Hastings has received rain th'. month. Total June rainfall prior to this week had been .28 inches. It is the second straight dry month, as Hastings was 2.32 inches below its average May rain­ fall last month. This week’s rain did little to help parched Barry Couty farmers, said Bill Stecnwyk. Barry County extension agriculture agent. "It was real insignificant and will do very little to alleviate all the drought stress to the crops." he said, "ft’s becoming more and more serious each day." Charley Krammin of the Agriculture Stabilizaton and Conservation Service went a step further with his drought warnings. "Taking everything into consideration. I thirk we have a disaster on our hands." he said. "The rain we did have Monday helped only those southern townships and only for another week." Krammin said the area's com is now under stress, with the crop likely able to stand one more week of the drought before cutting deep­ ly into its yield. Wheal also is at the critical stage, with kernels continuing to fill out at a rapid pace. Soybeans that have already germinated are still standing, which will cause a significant drop in those yields. The first cutting of hay was only 30 percent, with the second cutting less than normal and the third cutting a large question mark, said Krammin. "We'd like to say it's too early to assess com and soybean damage and that it could be saved." he said. "Hay is probably in disaster condition, with question marks on string and navy beans." The federal government is trying to lighten the farmers’ burden. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has agreed to let farmers in nearly 70 Lower Peninsula counties, including Barry, use land normally set aside under federal support programs for haying and grazing. �Nashville man cited for his rehabilitation of 90-year-old barn by Shelly Suker When Darrell Newton of Nashville renovated his 90-year-old barn recently, his only thought was to make it convenient for storing tractors. But judges for the national “Bam Again", historic rehabilitation contest had a different impression and awarded him SI00 for what they felt was an "outstanding example of preservation and continuous use of a historic farm building." I actually wasn't thinking about preserving history." Newton said. "Il was used for hay storage and we needed it for equipment use." Newton, of 6324 Lawrence Rd., was chosen for a merit award out of more than 500 competitors from 34 states in the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Successful Farming magazine contest. All winners, including four Heritage Award recipients who each were given $1,000, were cited on special plaques for their “preserva­ tion of the rural heritage of the United Slates." In all, there were 85 winning entries. 36 merit awards and 45 recognition awards. Profiled in the June issue of "Successful Farming." a nationally-distributed farming magazine, the winners illustrate how older and historic farm buildings can be adapted to the needs of modem agriculture and be reborn as efficient bottom-line producers. The "Barn Again" program, co-sponsored by Deere & Company and Pioneer Hi-Bred International, was designed to help farmers find economical ways to preserve and reuse their historic farm buildings. It also helped to stem the widespread loss of these buildings by encouraging an ethic of respect for historical agricultural resources. “We arc extremely pleased with the success of 'Bam Again' and the number of restoration project entries we received." said Successful Farming Publisher Jim Comick. "It is vitally important to the preservation of America’s rural heritage that our best historical buildings stand proudly for generations to come. A renovated barn's contribution to productivity is symbolic of the resourceful spirit of the farmer." The four Heritage Award winners arc Tim and Catherine Brocr of Iowa Falls. Iowa; Kevin and Anna Heuiser of Sikeston, Mo.; Tim and Martha Manchester of Lakeview. Ohio, and Stewart and Judily Schlafer of Stockton. III. F’ zi South Jefferson STREET NEWS Complete Life & Health Coverage 964-2069 Battle Cnek 3700 Strickland Rd. EVENTS This is your chance to help plan the Future of Barry County, your input is needed an you can easily participate by answering the survey included with this week's Reminder. Please take the time to be a part of this important project. 2. The newly remodeled and expanded Thomapple Manor will be on display during an open house this Sunday, June 26, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Tours will be given and refreshments will be served. 3. Another Hastings City Band concert takes place this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. In Fish Hat­ chery Park. The critics reaction to the first concert was very favorable and you shou'd take this opportunity to listen while they still play for free. Next stop, Carnegie Hall. 4. Be careful when you visit South Jefferson this week. Watch out for the Driver's Ed students practicing their parallel parking skills. Students, once you have successfully parked, visit Bosley's and we will give you some gum to relieve the stress. Just ignore all of those people watching you as you parison South Jefferson. ’ 5. ' Rogue River Rooster Crow • June 25. Get your rooster to crow on South Jefferson this week arid we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate. Do your own rooster crow from our soapbox and get a $2.00 certificate, (limit 5) 6. Give blood this Friday, June 24 at the Red Cross Blood Bank at Hastings United Methodist Church from 11 until 5. Visit Bosley's after you give and get a Cone Zone or Country Pantry cone to help you recover. 7. The 13th annual Thomapple Music Festival is this Sunday at Chartton Park. One of the highlights of the entertainment year in our county, visit the park and enjoy hours of great music. 8. Watermelon Thump • June 23-25. Get a Watermelon. Play us a tune on it, carve something out of it, show us the best uses for the three parts to a watermelon. It's "Watermelon Mania" on South Jefferson I Street this week. Get a $3.00 gift certificate for your participation, (limit 5) 9. Flagstaff FMdla Festival and Blue Grass Soiree • June 24-25. Stage your own fiddle soiree on South Jefferson this week and get a $3.00 gift certificate, (limit 3) 10. Flin Flon Trout Festival • June 27-29. Show us where Flln Flon is on a map and get a $1.00 gift certificate, (limit 5) 11. Michigan Storytellers Festival • June 24-25. Tell us a story from our soapbox and get a $2.00 gift certificate this week, (limit 5) 12. Thanks to those who recited the pledge for us last week. Well done. 13. Real Mexican food in Hastings? Sure, eat lunch or dinner at the Mexican Connexion on South Jefferson Street and experience the real thing. 1. MCP Bookkeeping & Tax service Complete bookkeeping service and income lax preparation. 5071N. Shore Dr. pleasant Lake, Delton 623-2660 f DENTURES COMF1ETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPERDENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE (616) 455-0810 *l.D. Himebough DCS •O.D. White DDS •G. Mantewici DDS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids Pennock Hospital Birth Announcements WET BASEMENT? f 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. I o For froa on aha impaction WEEK QUOTE: UNCONDITIONAL LIFETIME WARRANTY! Hydroflo System Warrants your Basement against leakage for the Life of the Structure, Regardless of Ownership. will be CLOSED June 23 thru June 28 ' will REOPEN x frJCH-iii'l June 29th ... in % — Unknown BOSLEY SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - MS-MM IT’S A GIRL Edith Ann Moore, Woodland. June 13, 9:11 p.m., 6 lbs., 15 ozs. Kristina Fuller. Lake Odessa, June 15, 8:14 a.m.. 5 lbs.. 7 ozs. Mary Ann and Todd Heller. Hastings. June 16. 10:42 a.m., 7 lbs., 13'Zi ozs. Mark and Tami Peabody would like to an­ nounce the birth of their daughter, Courtney Aline, bom May 12 at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing. She weighed 7 lbs.. 7 ozs.. and was 20 inches long. Big sister Chelsea, age 344, welcomes her home. Grandparents are Duane Rowlader of Hastings. Marian and Gene Larson of Auburn Hills and Nathan and Joan Peabody of Sunfield. Great-grandparents are Rex and Aline Frisby of Freeport and Lynn Peabody of Sunfield. Sharon Fedewa and Christopher Slate would like to announce the birth of their daughter. Ashley Robin on June 14. 8 lbs., 20 ozs. Grandparents are Henry and Lorena Fedewa of Nashville. Edgar and Bonnie Slate of Martin. Gail and Clarence Neff. Cloverdale. June 16. 7:57 a.m.. 5 lbs.. 5 '/5 ozs. Darrell and Joann Clements. Nashville. June 18. 8:31 p.m., 8 lbs.. 44 oz. Ronald and Bethany Howard. Battle Creek. June 10. 8:44 p.m.. 9 lbs., 9'4 ozs. John L. Walker, CPA "Only dead Fish swim with the stream." . , 1 800 643 4232 Little Bucky is cek*. rating Jack Dempsey’s Birthday (June 24) uy having a sale this week. The Buck is often called “The Hastings Mauler" when fighting for the bargains he brings you each week in our Reminder ad. Visit our Sentiment Shop and check out the new line of promotional cards on display. Our cosmetic department has expanded the selection of Clarion, Aziza and Revlon for you to shop. While downtown this summer, cool off by browsing in air conditioned comfort at Bosley’s. You are welcome anytime. Bosley's is open to serve you every Sunday from 10 until 1. Our Pause Gift Shop has a new selection of windsocks for you to shop. I * SYSTEM The Waterpooling Alternative J AT BOSLEY’S T; •445 I <335 I *265 •335 I •All tooth ond tnoloriolt u*od moot thn high itondord* tot by tho American Donlol An n. •Our on premiae* lab provide* individual S efficient *«rvke. •Free denture contultolion < examination. (Gift certificates are llmilsd to one person per month and, unless otherwise staled, to those 18 or older.) V PREMIUM CUSTOM Brocr renovated a 1940-vintagc bam for farrowing. Heuiser and his late father. Arnold, turned an unused dairy bam into a modern machine shop. Manchester converted a 1908 round barn, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, into a soybean seed-cleaning and storage facility. Schlafer renovated a Victorian-style, 100-year-old horse bam into a dairy barn. Newton removed a hay loft on one end of his 78-foot-wide barn and shortened the loft on the other to allow for storage of large farm­ ing equipment. "When I started there was a hayloft on both sides and dry floor." he said. "We could only get one tractor in there." Newton and his wife. Kathy, and their two young daughters, have lived on the centennial farm for nearly four years. It was previously owned for more than 100 years by the Hoff­ man family, who earned the centennial farm status. When Newton found that the building was too small for storing equipment, he contacted a man from Saginaw who re-trusses barns. Newton hired the contractor to cut a hole in the end of the bam and to install a 16-fool sliding doorway while he and a friend did the work to remove and shorten the iwo haylofts. "He (the contractor) did everything by hand, he did it with block and tackle." Newton said. "I was pretty impressed.” Newton said that while working on the barn he learned that most of the wood used to build the structure had been hand-hewed, while the rest was constructed with sawed lumber. "Twenty-five feet had been added about 15 to 20 years after the bam was built.” he noted. "Il’s hard to say when they started sawing. It's been hard to find the history on it.” The most unusual feature of the majestic structure is its high ceiling, measuring more than 23 feet from the floor. "The contractor said it’s the highest one he has rebuilt," Newton said. "Without a base­ ment it has quite a bit of height." Newton first got the notion to enter the con­ test after he was interviewed by Successful Farming magazine. "Successful Farming came and interviewed me and took pictures." he recalled. “Thai's when they told me about the contest." Judging was done by contest officials who studied Newton’s entry form and photographs. “One thing they asked (on the form) was what you felt the cost of having a bam renovated was versus building a new one." Newton said. “To renovate, the cost was about one-quarter to 20 percent of the cost to build a new pole bam." He added there were several advantages to his approach over building a whole new struc­ ture. including the savings in taxes. The 85 "Bara Agiin" winners weie ab|£Pb save more than two dollars for every duller they spent on renovating. They spend an average of $11.400 and projected an average savings of more than $25,400 each. Most of the winning bams were reused for traditional farm enterprises, but some were adapted to more unconventional uses, in­ cluding a farmer’s market, square dance hall, mush, oom growing house, lease hunting lodge and racehorse stable. Newton, who was the only Michigan farmer to win a merit award in the contest, is a Charlotte native and farms 140 acres of soy beans, wheat and com in partnership with his father, Carroll Newton. The two also have a fanning operation in Charlotte where they raise beef. our new location on the second floor of the new Hastings Savings & Loan Bldg. I - Darrell Newton of Lawrence Rd., near Nashville is Michigan’s only merit award winner in the Successful Farming magazine “Barn Again" historic preservation contest. (Banner photo by Shelly Suiser). Although Newton has minor, additional plans for the bam. he said he is not consider­ ing a new career of preserving historic buildings. "It would have been more of an honor if I’d been thinking of preserving a historical building al the time," he said. "One old barn is like another to me. They are pretty fascinating old structures. Many are carved by hand and that's definitely not easy work. It’s a tough old bam. It’s been there a long time." 54th Annual Lake Odessa Fair starts six-day schedule next Wednesday The 54th annual Lake Odessa Fair this year will start Wed.. June 29, and end July 4. Leisure Time Amusements of Ionia, will have many rides and games for all ages. This year Leisure Time is featuring two new large rides. They sponsot the midway ride coupons, which offer two tickets for $1. Discount coupons may be picked up from local merchants. Leisure Time also sponsors "Midway Madness" programs Wed., June 29. from 6-10 p.m. and Monday. July 4 from 1-5 p.m. For $5 one can ride for four hours. The competitions begin Wed.. June 29 with the youth tractor driving contest, dog obe­ dience show and the youth bicycle races. The midway opens at 6 p.m. with “Midway Madness." The Grandstand kicks off the week Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. with an antique trac­ tor pulling contest. All models from 1952 and before are eligible. Classes start at 1,300 pounds and go to 6,500 pounds. Thursday. June 30, at 10 a.m. is the grand parade to the fairgrounds. The grand marshal this year is Marie Pickens. The parai’e will feature a variety of com­ mercial and amateur floats, costumes, clowns and other exhibits. To enter, contact Janet Thomas at (616) 374-8501 or Beth Johnson (616) 374-7553. There is no entry fee and everyone interested is encouraged to particiaptc. Hamess racing is featured Thursday. June 30 through July 4 at I p.m. The racers will compete for an estimated purse of nearly $100,000 this year. There are a number of area racers competing this year, including Bob Bakcr. Stuart Church. Ernest and Dan Cusack, and Lou Frizzci. The fair will have its second dog pulling contest at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in front of the grandstand. Anyone who has a dog trained to pull can enter. All that is needed is a freight harness and a dog trained to stay. After being attached to the cart, the judge signals to start, and the command to pull is given. The dogs are allowed one minute to pull the cart 16 feet. Only positive verbal encouragement is allow­ ed. no hollering, whips or baiting. Last year there were 17 contest dogs with a weight range of 17 to 130 pounds. One dog came all the way from Wisconsin. Contest rules are governed by the I.W P.A. At the time of the pull, all dogs arc divided ac­ cording to weight into approximately four equal classes. In each class, premiums will be first $50. second $30 and third. $20. Ribbons will be given to eight places. Pre-registration entry fee of $5 is due by June 26 after which it will be $10. Entree fees will be taken until 6 p.m., June 30. Contest starts at 7:30 p.m. Dogs will be weighed on the day of the contest any lime after 4 p.m. Two passes per dog will be given. Friday. July 1. the grandstand feature is the figure eight demolition derby. The drivers race their cars in a figure eight trying to crash each other at the curves. The derby is growing every year, with this year’s purse at $1,000. The fair will be host for its fourth annual all-breed draft horse show, along with its first youth all-breed draft horse show. Both shows begin at 10 a.m. Saturday. July 2. alternating classes as necessary. The horses will compete for prize money, ribbons, and rosettes. The 6 Month CD Falling asleep leads to car accident A driver who told police she fell asleep at the wheel was not injured last week after she wrapped her vehicle around a tree near Woodland. Neither the driver, Gloria E. Kantner, 29, nor one-year-old Mitchell Kanmer were hurt in the one-vehicle accident But Sarah Wilson, 7, was slightly hurt in the June 15 accident All three reside at 330 S. Wellman Road, Woodland. Cpl. Michael Lesick of the Barry County Sheriffs Department said Kantner was southbound on M-66 south of Carlton Center Road when the accident took place shortly before 4 a.m. Kantner told authorities she fell asleep momentarily, woke up and saw a reflector sign ahead. The sign startled her, causing her to steer the four-wheel drive Chevrolet to the left side of the road. She skidded off the east edge of the roadway, spinning counterclockwise, and struck a tree with the right rear fender. The vehicle spun around the tree, rolled backwards and came to a rest 62 feet later, Lesick said. Kantner and Wilson were wearing seat belts, and Mitchell Kantner was seated in a child restraint, Lesick said. Wilson was taken home for treatment, and Kantner was not given a citation. EFFECTIVE ANNUAL i YIELD | youth classes arc ribbons and rosettes only. The state championship light-weight horse pull will be Saturday. July 2. at 7 p.m. in front of the grandstand. The best teams in the state will be competing for first place. Sunday. July 3. begins with harness racing at I p.m. This year, we are featuring events for children as well as the adults on Sunday afternoon. At 2 p.m., the clown contest starts the children's events, followed by the children's games (all in the Show Bam). The fifth annual ladies day program begins at 3 p.m. in the fair tent. There will be entertainment and door prizes. The Lake Odessa Fair will present the Lakewood Area Choral Society and the Woodland Gospel Singers in concert at the grandstand Sunday, July 3. at 7:30 p.m. Puff the Dragon pedal tractor pull will be Monday. July 4. at 1 p.m. All children four through 11 years arc encouraged to join in the competition. Trophies and ribbons will be awarded. Midway Madness is also featured Monday afternoon from 1-5 p.m. The grand finale of the fair will be the an­ nual demolition derby, followed by a firworks display. The demolition derby draws capacity crowds every year as the drivers crash and smash into each other. The prize money is $1,500 along with trophies. The small car class is also being featured this year. In addition to all of the entertainment and contests, the Lake Odessa Fair has many ex­ hibits on display. Local exhibitors will have arts, crafts, sewing, knitting, paintings, flowers, horse shows, beef, dairy, sheep, crops and a children's petting zoo. Pioneer Bank NORTH BRANCH MICHIGAN $10 000 MINIMUM DEPOSIT ANNUAL RATE j IONIA, MICH. (313)688 3051 or 1 -800-622 1889 IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. O z £ o z o z £ o X fjgjmsgj IONIA, MICH. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 23, 1988 — Page 3 VIEWPOINT LETTERS from our readers.... Commentariesfrom our editorial staffand the community— Hastings Middle School provides a safe environment for students To the editor: I feel it is necessary to respond to a letter to the editor concerning the safely of students at Hastings Middle School, from a concerned parent. Hastings Middle School is one of the largest middle schools in western Michigan with more than 700 students enrolled in grades six through eight. Any lime a large number of students, ages 11-15. are placed 'ogether. conflicts will arise. We are the first to admit that some students may be harrassed. but the question is "What Student future decided by the no’s To the editor: I am very disappointed in the outcome of the school millage. 1 do not understand how people can say "no" to the future of their lives and the lives of their children, grandchildren and town. 1 understand the reasons why people would vote "yes," because of the information pro­ vided. but I do not understand the reasons for voting "no." I also do not understand bow the older citizens of our town can vote "no," because of who helped their kids through school. Could they have made it on their own? 1 don’t think so. They were going through the depression, the depression. I learned about the depression this year, next year, the kids probably won’t even be taught that. Those who voted "no" probably don’t realize what.will be cut or they think it is a big joke. Well, folks, it is not a big joke! This is for real. Some think sports is the main issue in the cutbacks. Some may even ask. "why should I pay for you to be in sports?" Il is not only the sports being cut, it is the education. The hours of the day will be cut back to five. All optional classes and the vocational classes will be cut. Not all students go on to college after high school and some kids learn their traits through the vocational classes. If you voted "no,” you voted "no" to their lives and futures. When I try and get into a university or college and my records show tnat 1 only have five classes and yet a different person trying to get accepted into the same university or college has six classes offered, who do you think will get accepted? I just do not understand what gives the right for others to decide my future. Those who did vote "no" decided my future, and now I have to pay the consequences. It probably does me no good for me to write this, but I certainly hope you change your mind in the next millage election that you will vote "yes.” because if you vote "no" you vote "no" to mine and others’ future. I certainly do appreciate the 2,100 people who did vote "yes." Sincerely. Melinda A. Hare Hastings Hastings people were ‘the greatest’ To the editor: About 4 p.m. Saturday, June 4, we were in­ volved in a car accident on M-43. So many caring and friendly people were immediately there to help us. We are overwhelmed by the genuine feeling for fellow man that the people of Hastings showed during our brief, unplanned stay in your town. Our appreciation goes to the nice gentleman who took our two dogs out of the car; to the Hastings City Police, who handled everything so well and cared for our dogs until family could arrive and take them; to Lansing Mercy Ambulance and the emergency crew paramedics who so carefully helped us; to all the Pennock Hospital personnel including the receptionist, the nurses and the doctors who took such great professional care of us; and. of course, to the Hastings Wrecker Service, which hauled our car away and safely store-1 inside. We have such a good feeling about ; our town. Hastings, you’re the greatest! should be the proper response to these situations? As much as it is the responsibility of school officials to respond to any concern, it also is the responsibility of students or parents to br­ ing concerns or conflicts to the attention of a member of the school staff. When the concerned parent who wrote the letter brought her situation to my attention for the first time in mid-May, the counseling staff and 1 responded immediately. I stressed to both the student and the parent that if any furhter incidents occurred, it was important to bring them to my attention or to that of the counselor. A conference was held with the students (also sixth graders) accused of harrassment. discipline procedures were reviewed and the students received warnings for disciplinary action. These students also were referred to the counseling department. To this date, no further incidents have been brought to our at­ tention by this concerned parent or student. I feel it is very unfair to the majority of the student body to label Hastings Middle or High School as having a "drug problem." I am realistic enough to realize that a minority of our students may have a substance abuse pro­ blem, and we offer a number of programs to help students realize the dangers of substance abuse and give them guidance on making the right choices. When a student is found in violation of rules regarding substance abuse, suspension or ex­ pulsion results. The student also is referred to legal authorities and the Barry County Substance Abuse Program. Obviously, we do not tolerate substance abuse at the Hastings Middle School, so I re­ quested help in identifying any students with substance abuse problems from the concerned parent, but received no information to support her allegations. No student was "pushed or thrown" through a window at the middle school. After a lengthy investigation of an incident by the assistant principal and me. it was determined that two students were involved in a fight and bumped into a hallway window during the fight. Both students involved were suspended according to school policy, and both students are now facing assault charges in Juvenile Court. I extend an invitation to all concerned parents to visit Hastings Middle School. Every student has the right to a safe environ­ ment and we strive to provide it. as you will see If you visit. My goal, and that of the Middle School staff, is to provide a safe environment that provides the best educational opportunities for all our students. 101st Alumni year was huge success To the editor: The members of the HHS Alumni Associa­ tion and all other participants should be com­ mended for their unselfish dedication in help­ ing to make the 1988 101 st alumni year a success. The loyalty, dedication and appreciation in having a diploma from HHS is something we all share with pride. Allow me to congratulate on this achievement. I have a degree in marketing from UCLA, but my closest ties and friendships go back to my four years at HHS. " To the new members of the board, cousin Dennis Storrs, Don Spencer, Patty Engle, Helen Weaver and Lois Miller, I thank you in advance for your cooperation in agreeing to squeeze one more commitment in your schedule to help in the planning to perpetuate the success of the oldest alumni association (I think) in the state. I look forward with pleasurable anticipation to your future contribution to the longevity and vitality of our alumni association. May I also have a commitment from several dedicated alumnus from the first 10 years out of HHS to serve on the board to insure the continued growth of the alumni association of the best high school in the U.S.A. Sincerely, Larry Moore ’37 Grand Rapids President. HHS Alumni Depot people were mistreated To the editor: What to do for those of us who voted "yes” and lost in the June 13th school millage proposal? Try again. Meanwhile, a well-advertised meeting, in which all those who care to get a better understanding of the >chool millage proposal should be held by the school board. There should be no intention to persuade, rather its purpose should be to give the infor­ mation not clearly understood. To all who voted July 13. give yourself a pat on the back. You exercised your right to vote. Freedom of choice is what this nation stands for. Justine McLean Hastings Two Lake Odessa teenagers were airlifted to St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing Monday after the car they were in collided with another on Fourth Avenue in Lake Odessa, Three injured in Lake O’ crash by Shelly Sulser Three Lake Odessa teenagers were hurt seriously Monday evening in a two-car colli­ sion that police said may be the result of a game of "chicken." Craig Altoft, 18. of 7640 Vedder Rd., and his passenger John Sutton, 18, of 14324 S. Nash Hwy. were airlifted by helicopter to St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing after the 8:45 p.m. accident, which occurred on Fourth Avenue next to the village park. Altoft reportedly is suffering from a frac­ tured leg and Sutton was admitted for obser­ vation. a hospital spokesperson said. Both are listrxi in fair condition. The driver of the other car. Lazaro Gallar­ do. 18. of 1102 Washington Blvd, was treated at Pennock Hospital in Hastings and released. Lake Odessa Police Officer Jim Fawcett said witnesses stated that Altoft's car was nor­ thbound and Gallardo's car was traveling south on Fourth Avenue when they apparently swerved into the opposite lane, which led police to suspect the two drivers were playing a game of ’chicken." Both apparently failed to avoid hitting each other. Fawcett said. Both cars were estimated to have been traveling at about 25 mph, causing a combin­ ed impact speed of 50 mph, Fawcett said. All three victims were taken to Pennock Hospital by the Lake Odessa Ambulance service. No citations have been issued and the acci­ dent remains under investigation by the Lake Odessa Police Department. Those of you who received the Reminder earlier this week may have noticed the figur­ ing survey within that publication. Unfortunately, many of you also may overlook it and choose not to fill it out and drop it off at one of the 36 sites around (he county. This would be sad. because the survey represents an excellent opportunity for the peo­ ple who live here to speak out on critical issues that will affect their lives and the lives of their children and grandchildren. Barry County now sits close to the only two major metropolitan areas still growing in Michigan — Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. What this means is that there is a tremendous potential for this county to grow economically. But while growth is a welcome prospect, it also can create many headaches. We need to know what should be done to accommodate potential business and industry here. We also need to know if we even want it to happen. Wc all need to know collectively how we feel about present conditions and the quality of life in Barry County in order to begin the process of doing something about it. It wasn’t too long ago that Oakland County, just outside the Detroit metropolitan area, experienced tremendous growth. However, in some areas the people and their govern­ ments did a poor job preparing for it. Oakland County today is a densely-populated area with a road system inadequate for handling the traffic pressure and with a lack of sewers and waler systems to properly han­ dle the population growth. Many of Oakland County's lakes are in danger of absorbing dangerous levels of pollu­ tion. Traffic jams are a daily annoyance. " It would be a tragedy to have the same problems hit Barry County down the road. Therefore, what is needed is planning. The first step in that process is to get the opinions of those who right now count the most — the people who now live here. The survey is an essential tool to help ensure the quality of life here. It's free and it allows for confidentiality. This is an excellent opportunity for a good number of people to speak their minds and be heard. In the next two weeks, take about a half hour to talk it over with your spouse and fill it out and turn it in. That small amount of time and effort is a small price to pay for the chance to have a say in what direction our communities, townships and county will take as we head into the 21st century. As it has been said in a TV commercial, "Go ahead. Send it in." Electrical meter stolen from store by Jeff Kaczmarczyk The manager of a Carlton Township market had a difficult time opening the store last week when she found the power off in the building as she arrived to open at 8 a.m. She checked the fuse box, found everything in order and began looking around the outside of the building until she found the problem. The electrical meter on the side of the building had been stolen. The theft of the Consumers Power metering device June 15 is the latest in a series of electrical thefts at Doug’s Market, 2525 Barber Road, authorities said. Trooper Greg Fouty of the Michigan State Police Hastings Post said the store has had lightbulbs stolen from its front sign several times in the past few months. The previous thefts also have led to arrests, he added. Along with the missing meter box and cover, store employees again discovered several standard light bulbs and flood lights removed from the store's sign the same night the meter was reported missing. One bulb was found left in the driveway parking lot but police were unable to retrieve fingerprints from it, Fouty said. But police were able to take measurements on a footprint left in the sand near the electrical meter. Store employees told police they have seen similar tennis shoe footprints nearby . following _.previous thefts. .. . Employees told police they were surprised । *by the ' meter's theft, - since the large amount of electricity flowing through it would make it highly dangerous to disturb. The theft remains under investigation, Fouty said. PUBLIC OPINION: How the drought affected you...how about the iong term? Yours for better schools, Jerry Horan Hastings Middle School Principal Frank and Louise Sturgis Kalamazoo Schools should try again for the millage Fill out the survey...be heard! To the editor, I am nine years old. I like what the C.K. and S. Depot Commit­ tee has done in trying to build the depot at Charlton Park. Mom and Dad read me the story in your paper of the depot committee having to quit at Charlton Park. I think it was bad that Charlton Park was mean to the depot people. The park wants to take over the depot building. The C.K. and S. people should do the building, not Charlton Park. Where was the park two years ago when the depot was about to be taken away? The C.K. and S. people saved the depot, not Charlton Park. I hope another train project can be done by the C.K. and S. people. They arc nice people. Thank you. Jason Richards Hastings ■*/ Editor’s Notes. by David T. Young Last Sunday was Father’s Day. I hope that all of you had the chance to take a little lime to enjoy a good time with "your old man." My wife, two sons and I took my mother and father out to dinner. It wasn’t a spec­ tacular present for a man who has meant so much in my life, but it was sincere and he ge­ nuinely appreciated the evening. Father's Day and my dad’s birthday are get­ ting to be special events in my life, almost in the same way my birthday and Christmas were big-time happenings for me in my pre­ adolescent days. Now. as my age advances. 1 am experienc­ ing a growing awareness of what a great friend my dad has been over the years. In my younger years. 1 didn't really ap­ preciate him like I should have, but I suspect my story is typical. I also suppose, however, that my case is somewhat special. My dad is not a blood relation. My biological father was killed, elec­ trocuted in a tragic accident when I was 5 years old. My mother later remarried, giving me and my two sisters a step-father. Many stories have been told of what an ogre a step-parent can be. Few tell the possibilities of the other side, that a step-father or step­ mother can be every bit of the parent that one could wish for. My step-father knew he could not replace what I had lost, but he did a fine job of trying to fill a void in my life. This doesn't mean that we didn't have our nasty moments. In the many years 1 have known him. we certainly have had our differences. Whenever he disciplined me in my formotive years. I always had the convenient ex­ cuse that he wasn't my “real" father, so he couldn’t possibly treat me right. As I grew into my teen years. I saw him as someone to be feared and avoided. Then in my college years, because of the events of the era. I saw him as someone who was woefully misled and couldn't possibly understand my point of view. You sec, 1 was in college during the famous Vietnam War protest era. and dad and I clashed on questions of patriotism, honor and being "a man." Durine these tense years he certainly demonstrated his displeasure with my views and there was evidence of what some then called "the generation gap." Yet he always was there to help when something went wrong for me. Despite our differences, he never turned his back on me. Since then, he has mell »wed and so have‘1. Our relationship since I graduated from col­ lege has turned away Iroin emphasis on father and son to friendships. We have met somewhere in the middle. 1 don’t know if he got a hcckuva lot smarter, or if I did, but we began to treat each other more as equals, as two men trying to make the best of life in a confusing world. Over the years we have learned to accept each other’s faults and appreciate our strong points. Wc have learned how to genuinely love one another. And you can't put a price tag on that development. Father’s Day has come and gone for another year, and I’m happy that I was able to enjoy my dad for the occasion. But. taking a cue from my closest friend, who constantly fought with his father 20 years ago. but now considers an opening day trout fishing adventure with "the old man" one of the top priorities in his life, I realize that there may not be so many more times I can spend this new-found quality time my with dad. This realization makes these times precious. I’ve learned that the famous "generation gap" of 20 years ago was temporary, if not overrated. I’m not ashamed to say that my dad is a treasure that someday won’t be available to me. therefore. 1 plan to get in as much quality time with him before we must part. In fact. I’m proud to say it. And he isn’t even "blood relation." My sincere hope is that everyone reading this feels the same way or is beginning to. whether dad is "blood” or not. It's just too bad that many of us don’t ap­ preciate him more than just last Sunday. Dad’s aren't forever. So while they are here, let’s enjoy them while we can. Hastings Barb Thomas Sally Strater Rain has been scarce In much of the U.S., threatening crops and cau­ sing government officials to enforce smoking and burning bans, and water-use restrictions. Fields and lawns have been noticeably dry and brown. How has the drought affec­ ted you, and what do you think the ramifications of it are? Karen Anthony, Hastings: "It’s a pretty bad sight, and how we're dealing with it is that we're not watering the lawn and garden, trying to keep the water table up. My husband puts up hay and com, and our com got a good drink (Monday) morning, but it doesn't look too good." Corl Bianchi, Hastings: "I have my own exercise business and actually I'm inside and it’s air conditioned and it's wonderful. Il's so hot out, this is really something." Ed Backe, Hastings: "It doesn't in­ volve me any because I'm not a farmer; just the heat (bothers me)." Banner Send form P.S. 3579 to P O Bex b (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner. Inc. Published Every Thursda, Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 23 — Thursday. June 23,19^8 Subscription Rates: S13.00 pr- ,ear in Barry County: SI5.00 per year in adjoining counties; and S 16.50 per year elsewhere. Ruth Gillespie Barb Thomas, Ionia: “My garden isn’t doing too well. I run The Other Place and business is slowing down. People don't come in because of the heat. It's too hot to shop. Once they do come in, they like the air conditioning." Sally Strater, Freeport: "The only way it's really affected us is that our lawn is dead and our trees are wilting. We're no longer farming, but it hurts to see everyone else's crops suffer. And I don't know what the ramifications are, yet. It might rain. When it does rain, people might be happy because of the rain, and that doesn't always happen. I suppose the food prices will go up, but they do no matter what. They’ll just go up more." Ruth Gillespie, Bellevue: "My hubby said it's going to rain sometime and that made me feel better. It's affecting everyone. It’s going to rain some day, although we don’t know and we do suffer from it It’s not a good picture, is it? Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 23. 1988 Margaret Esther Estep Calla Farrah Claus P. Holtman Maude Hughes HICKORY CORNERS - Claus P. Hollman, 66, of 4846 W. Hickory Road died Sunday, June 5, 1988, in Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, where he had been a patient for 10 days. He was bom in Kalamazoo and lived the past 31 years at the Hickory Comers address. He was a maintenance worker at Gull Lake Schools for several years and later worked for 12 years at the former Zum Industries in Kala­ mazoo. He left there in 1974 because of poor health. He served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. He was a life member of the Delton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #422 and a member of the Hickory Comers American Legion Post #484. A daughter, Caroline, preceded him in death in 1949. He is survived by his wife, the former June Bruner; daughters, Dawn Crapo and Darlene Kclmer, both of Delton; sons, James, Tom and Dutch, all of Delton and Jerry of Hickory Comers; seven grandchildren; two step­ grandchildren; three step-great grandchildren; one sister, Mary Klok of Kalamazoo; and brothers, John of Talent, Oregon and Frederick of Richland. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 8 at Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. DELTON - Mrs. Maude Hughes, age 101, of 609 South Grove Street, Delton, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 1988 at the Provincial House in Hastings, where she had been a patient since February 2 of this year. Mrs. Hughes was bom June 16, 1886 in Hastings, the daughter of Anthony and Dora (Hannis) Willmont. She was married to Fred O. Hughes on October 19,1904. She had lived in Delton for the past 70 years. She was a life member and Past Worthy Matron of the Prudence-Nobles Chapter No. 366,0.E.S., life member of the former Prairie­ ville Rebekah Lodge and the Delton Garden Club. Mrs. Hughes is survived by four daughters, Mrs. John (Margaret) Daniel of Sebastian, Florida, Mrs. Willard (Mabel) Hall of Paw Paw, Mrs. Max (Blanche) Reynolds of Delton and Mrs. Willard (Marie) Waters of Plainwell ; eight grandchildren; 21 greatgrandchildren; 17 great, great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred on September 20, 1964; a sister Fanny Ross and an infant brother, Charles Willmont. Funeral services were held Saturday, at Williams Funeral Home, with the Rev. Elmer Faust officiating. Burial was at the Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or the Prudence­ Nobles Chapter No. 366 O.E.S [ggg ATTEND SEMESl HASTINGS Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. Michael Anion. Pauor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. June 19 - 8:00 Holy Communion. 9:15 Church School (all ages). 10:30 Holy Communion. Thursday. June 16 - 7: 30 Aduli Conf.. 5:30 Wedding. 8: 00 NA. Tuesday. June 21 - 7:30 Fam. & Child. Scrv. Bd. Wednes­ day. June 23 - .7:00 Bd. Elders. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor, Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. May 29 - 9:30 and 11:00 Mor­ ning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broadcast at 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 Church School Classes for all ages. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room. Wednesday. June I 9: 30 Circle I. at Mary Ann Echtinaws cottage meet al Kathryn Ferris to car pool. 12:30 Circle 4, potluck at Hidden Valley Com­ munity Bldg.. 1:00. Circle 3. meet at the County Scat, 6:00 Circle 5, at Cathy Bachmans for potluck. 7:30 Chancel Choir Practice. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule for Sum­ mer months (Memorial Day through Labor Day): Holy Eucharist. 10 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7:00 p.m. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Stale Road Pastor J.A. Campbell. Puone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a m.: Worship II a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. David D. Garrett. Phone 948-2229 Par­ sonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a m. Worship Ser­ vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School. 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rsv. James E. Lcitzman P^-ator Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. M-'ming Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, -The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45. classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:00 (Elem. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:tX)). Bible Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB club for boys. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10.15 a.m. Banfield Church: Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day. 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Garner. Pastor. James R. Barren. .Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night, 6:30 AW ANA Grades K thru 8, 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 pm. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to II a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting. 7 p.m. Wednesday . Avenue. Hastings. Ml 49058. Nor­ man Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. Delton Area The Church Page is Paid lor by The Hastings Banner, lhe Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hotting* ond toko Ode**o COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun day School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m ; Evening Service at 7 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. 12145 Duxtcr Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hurtgcrink. Phone 664-4811 Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Inturonco (or your Ufa. Homo. Business and Cor WHEN FUNERAL HOMES Hastings — Nashville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Puhi. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p m Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER ANO REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ’ Prescriptions" • UBS. Jailer son • 945 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd Hastings. M^higan Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev Mary Horn olficiatmg Banfield Sunday School 9 a m . Banfield Worship 9 30 a m Country Chapel Sunday School 9: 30; Country Chapel Worship 10: 30 HASTINGS - Calla Farrah, 97, of 240 East North Street, Hastings, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 1988 at Hastings Provincial House. Mrs. Farrah was bom on November 7,1890 in Ivadale, West Virginia, the daughter of William and Mary (M'.llihan) Knotts. She was raised in West Virginia and attended schools there. She came to Vermontville around 1924 from West Virginia. Mrs. Farrah is survived by a son, James Nichols of Hastings; a daughter, Iva Allerding of Battle Creek; nine grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; nine great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Starr Farrah, brothers and sisters. Graveside services were held Friday, June 17,1988 at Hastings Township Cemetery with Pastor Phil Colburn officiating. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Provincial House. John Z. Carpenter DELTON - John Z. Carpenter, 70, of 11311 Gurd Road, Delton, passed away Thursday, June 17, 1988 at Borgess Medical Center, where he had been a patient for several weeks. Mr. Carpenter was born on April 6, 1918 in Cass County, the son of John and Dora (Cran­ dell) Carpenter. He served in the United States Navy during World War II as a ship filter on a hospital ship. He was married to Eldora Granger on July 2, 1940 in Dcfinace. He worked as a welder at Iron Workers Local #340 in the late 40*s. Then dairy farmed in Barry County since 1949 and has farmed since 1960 in the Banfield area. Mr. Carpenter is survived by his wife, Eldo­ ra; four sons and their wives, John and Barbara of Delton, Donald and Dorinda of Terrell, Texas, David and Elizabeth of Maple Grove, Minnesota, Carrol and Brenda of Banfield; 11 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; three sisters, Mrs. Caroline Lemley of Allegan, Mrs. Evelyn Weaver of Otsego, and Mrs. Mary J. Cheyne of Wayland; one brother, Arron Carpenter of Joliet, III.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, June 20,1988 at Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Burial was al Banfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Commission of the Blind Training Center at W.M.U. Envelopes available at the funeral home. NASHVILLE - Margaret Esther (Vincent) Estep, 69, of Nashville formerly of Hastings passed away Thursday, June 16, 1988 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Estep was bom on November 16,1918 in Lowell, the daughter of Claude and Mary (Schneider) Cole. She was raised in the Lowell area and attended schools there. She married John Vincent in 1936, the marriage ending in divor­ ce. She then married Richard Estep in 1969, the marriage ending in divorce. She was employed at Sears in Battle Creek and the AAA Insurance Office in Hastings. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, the Sarah Circle and Nashville V.F.W. Post Auxilary. Mrs. Estep is survived by her children, daughter and son-in-law, Julia and Charles Fox of Hastings, daughter, Loretta Clark of Corinth, KY., son and daughter-in-law, Char­ les and June Vincent of Battle Creek, son and daughter-in-law, Alden and Arlene Vincent of Nashville, son and daughter-in-law, William and Patricia Vincent of Corinth, KY.; 24 grand­ children; 14 great grandchildren; two sisters, Vivian Ingersoll of Prescott, Arizona and Claudia Fuller of Hastings. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Cecilia Smith in September of 1986 and by three brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 18, 1988 at the Dowling Cemetery with Rev. Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Hospice. Arrangements ."ere made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Maurice W. Teeple CADILLAC - Maurice W. •‘Mauri" Teeple, 79, of Cadillac passed away Monday, June 20, 1988 at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. He had been in failing health for the last six months. Mr. Teeple was bom May 5,1909 in Nash­ ville. He was married to Cora C. Graham on July 7, 1935 in Bumips, Ml. He had been employed at Sprinks Dealership for 14 years, Gene Demings Pontiac Dealer­ ship and after his retirement he worked at the Wexford-Missaukee Vocational School teaching. Mr. Teeple is survived by his wife, Cora of Cadillac; Cnee half brothers, Larry W. Teeple of Raymond, MN., Nelson Rasey and Ernest Rasey both of Nashville; one step brother. Von Rasey of Nashville; one half sister, Mrs. Thomas (Sue) Sprague of Woodland; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister and one step sister. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 23,1988 at the Peterson Funer­ al Home in Cadillac with Rev. Peter Foreman officiating. Burial will be in Cherry Grove Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or lhe American Cancer Society. Marion Agnes Shaw NASHVILLE - Marion Agnes Shaw, 76, of 8980 Bivens Road, Nashville passed away Wednesday, June 15, 1988 at her residence. Mrs. Shaw was bom on September 2,1911 in Lowell, Michigan, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Moon) Miller. She was raised in the Lowell Area and amended schools there, graduating in 1930 from Lowell High School. She was married to Newman J. Shaw on June 1, 1936 in Parnell, Michigan. They lived in Hastings and Battle Creek, then moved to lhe present address in 1950. She was employed at Barry County Medical Care Facility from 1961 until her retirement in 1972. She was a member of Sl Cyril Catholic Church and Altar Society. Mrs. Shaw is survived by her husband, Newman; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Patrick Kersjes of Nashville; daughter, Patricia Shaw of Hastings; daughter, Beulah Erridge of Hastings; daughter and son-in-law, Catherine and Julius Maurer of Lansing; daughter, Marie Bayton of Grawn, Michigan; daughter and son­ in-law, Norma and Juergen Walliczek of Nash­ ville; duaghter and son-in-law, Nancy and Victor Schantz, Jr. of Hastings; daughter and son-in-law, Marylin and Ralph Merchant of Acme; son and daughter-in-law, William and Artha Shaw of Nashville; son and daughter-in­ law, Lawrence and Sue Shaw of Newport Richey, Florida; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Bonnie Shaw of Nashville; son and daughter-in-law Waller and Virgie Shaw of Olivet; 39 grandchildren; 21 great grandchil­ dren; six sisters, Hazel Miller of Chicago, Flor­ ence Pung of Portland, Theresa Simons of Saginaw, Esther Edwards of Saginaw, Gladys Hansen of Chicago, Katherine Nye of Sagniaw; two brothers, William Miller of Maple City and Walter Miller of Saginaw. She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Bill Bayton in 1987; a brother, Harold Miller; a sister, Della Addington. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 18,1988 at St. Cyril Catholic Church in Nash­ ville with Father Leon H. Pohl officiating. Burial was at Hastings Ml. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements we e made by Vogt Chape) of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Memorial contribution may be made to Sl. Cyril Catholic Church. Elias B. Willison HICKORY CORNERS - Mr. Elias "Louie" B. Willison, 81, of 2816 W. Sheffield Rd., Hickory Comers, passed away suddenly at home early Wednesday morning, June 15, 1988. Mr. Willison was bom April 26, 1904 in Hickory Comers, the son of Samuel and Edith (Langs) Willison. He had lived and fanned most of his lifetime on the Sheffield Road address. He drove school bus for the Gull Lake Schools for 12 years and retired in 1974. He was married to Gladys Buller on May 26, 1925 in Hickory Comers. Mr. Willison is survived by his wife; one son Mr. and Mrs. Erwin B Willison of Hickory Comers; two grandchildren, Dennis Willison of Coldwater and Carolyn Phelps of San Juan, Capistrano, California; five great grandchil­ dren; two step-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, George Willison. Funeral services were held Friday, June 17, at Williams Funeral Home, Delton, with Pastor Paul Deal officiating. Burial was in East Hick­ ory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Calhoun-Barry Growth Alliance elects Gray Calhoun County Clerk Marcus Gray is the new chairman of the Calhoun-Barry Growth Alliance. The economic development agency which serves as liaison between Calhoun and Barry County communities and the Michigan Department of Commerce and provides development assistance, small business counseling and local procurement services. Elected vice chairman of the Alliance was George Bratcher Jr.. Battle Creek City Assessor. M. Gene Simmons of Battle Creek Unlimited is secretary and Dennis LaFlcur of Chemical Bank South in Marshall and Albion is treasurer. "The only way to guarantee that this area will continue to prosper is through a coor­ dinated economic development program that offers the services businesses need to suc­ ceed,” Gray said. "Thai’s why the Growth Alliance was formed and it is why 1 am pleas­ ed to be able to assume a leading role in keep­ ing the alliance responsive to the needs of business and industry in Calhoun and Barry counties." Buses for Grad Night trip go to wrong school 175 miles away SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) - About 500 San Marcos High School seniors were stranded when buses that were supposed to pick them up for a graduation trip to Disneyland went to a different San Marcos High, 175 miles away. The students were disappointed Thursday night "but they handled it remarkably well and were very mature about it,” said Assistant Principal Jaimie Castellanos. "I have notiiing but praise tor them." The Greyhound buses were supposed to go to the school in Santa Barbara County, northwest of Los Angeles. Instead they went to the town of San Marcos in San Diego County, southeast of Los Angeles. National ROSE ® montt-T Woodland News Mr. and Mrs. G.R. McMillen arc entertain­ ing house guests from California. Harold and Arlene McMillen Ycrty. The Yertys probably will slay in the area until alter the planned gathering of the McMillen clan in WiMxlIand Park later this summer. This gathering is held every four years, corresponding with the Olympics. The Woodland United Methodist Church annual summer ice cream social will be from 4-7 p.m. Saturday. June 25. The date was omitted from last week's column. This social will include sandwiches, pies, cakes and icc cream, all homemade. Everyone is welcome. Janet Offley is still at Butterworth Hospital where she is improving. The family hopes to bring her home soon. Kip and Mary McMillen had a Father's Day party for G.R. at the new home on M-66 bet­ ween Woodbury and Ionia. Guests were their son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Shirley McMillen and G.R. and Mercedcth McMillen. Robert Bom has been moved from Pennock Hospital, where he had surgery on his foot, to Thomapple Manor for a few weeks of convalescence. Woodland Women’s Study Club held a pic­ nic in Woodland Park Tuesday. Rachael Ohl rich. 18 months old. attended with her grandmother. Marguerite Dick, and was the youngest of the 19 person at the picnic. The Rev. Glznn Wegner, formerly of Woodland United Methodist and Welcome Comers United Methodist churches, arrived during the meal. He was on his way to the Methodist Conference at Albion College and he left his youngest daughter. Virginia, to visit with Mrs. Denise Daniels and Megan Daniels while he was in Albion. Anita Duits and Brittany, a puppy Leader Dog candidate and full-blooded golden retriever, were special guests at the picnic. Anita told (he group about the Leader Dog program. Brittany is the fourth puppy the Duits family has raised for the Barry County 4-H Puppy Program for Leader Dogs for The Blind. Duits said the local Lions clubs usually pay veterinary and medicine bills for the pup­ pies until they arc turned over to the Leader Dog program at age 12 to 14 months. Head­ quarters of the Leader Dog program arc in Rochester, Mich. There they have up to 300 mature dogs at a time. While there, the dogs receive two to four months of basic training. These puppies arc placed in a family home such as.Duits at around two months of age and are raised to be accustomed to a leash and never allowed to cat anything except dog food. The children in lhe family are not allow­ ed to play ball or fetch with the puppies. All dogs selected for the program arc golden retrievers, cither black, yellow or chocolate, or a mix of these breeds. These breeds adjust well to the training and arc able to change bonding from their puppy families to the blind person to whom they are given. After basic training, they are given to a blind person who is then given two months training with the dog before they leave the center. They arc used by that person for around eight years and are checked each year to be sure they arc still in good health and arc being properly used and handled. Each dog stays at the center around six months. After Duits and Brittany left. Rudy and Dawn Othmer. grandchildren of Annemarie Othmcr. told about their recent sessions at National Space Camp in Huntsville. Ala. Seventh grader Rudy said he arrived on a Sun­ day and was given a tour of the museum, a name tag and a log book. He purchased his blue “space unit" and loured the spaceship Columbia. Rudy attended Space Camp, level I. Dawn Othmcr. in the ninth grade, previous­ ly had attended level 1 camp and was placed in level II when she arrived at the camp this spr­ ing. Cadets at this level each made and laun­ ched a rocket. She said they were put into teams that planned a mission with a script, kept a log. heard lectures, visited a shuttle space station at lhe center and built a space station model. They had six simulated trips in the model. Dawn's team chose an industrial use mission. Dawn said she might be in­ terested in being a space scientist, but not a pilot or astronaut. Both children had pictures and other material for the ladies to see. Dawn said she could attend one more level after this one. She has wings for passing Space Camp, level II. The Rev. Glenn Wegner returned to Woodland from the United Methodist Con­ ference at Albion College on Saturday. While in Woodland, he performed the wedding of Ron Kruger and Teresa Vacoviack al the Kruger home. He picked up his daughter. Virginia, who was visiting al the Daniels home, and returned to his current church and home near Traverse City. The Rev Robert Kersten of Woodland United Methodist and Welcome Comers United Methodist churches and the Rev. Ward Pierce of Lakewood United Methodist by Catherine Lucas Church also attended the conference at Albion College last week. Both were hack in time for Sunday services. The Woodland Lions Club held an installa­ tion. scholarship, ladies’ night dinner at Cor­ ner Landing Restaurant Tuesday night. There were 36 members, wives and guests at the party. Mike Wrubcl. the incoming president, in­ troduced Harold Stannard, who talked about the history of the Carl Jordan scholarships. This is the fifth year the Woodland Lions have given three or four outstanding Woodland students of Lakewood High School a gift of money to help with their further education. Carl Jordan was a charter member of the club, and the scholarship began the year after his death. This year’s first scholarship was presented to Mandy Miller by Evelyn Goodrich, in memory of Clayton Goodrich. Yvonne Mackenzie was presented with her check by Mike Wrubcl in memory of Ward Pierce. Sr. Harold Stannard presented the third scholarship to Mark Barnum. It was an unusual year in that both Yvonne MacKcnzic and Mark Barnum were the se­ cond members of their families to receive the Carl Jordan memorial scholarship from the Woodland Lions Club. Jeff MacKcnzic and Jenny Barnum received the honor both in 1986. Mandy Miller said she plans to go into court reporting. She studied business in high school and is working this summer. She will attend Lansing Community College for two and one half years to become a court reporter. Yvonne MacKcnzie will attend Michigan State University and major in early childhood development and education. She said she hopes to open a child care center in the Lakewood area. Mark Barnum has no idea what he eventual­ ly will do. He said his four years at Lakewood have been very rewarding. He enjoyed academics and the sports program. He said he probably will major in business administration or engineering. Tom Niethamer installed the next year's of­ ficers of the club. They are Mike Wrubcl, president: Willis Dalton, first vice president: Bob Hcrbsircith, second vice president; Art Meade, tail twister; Rober Corckford, Lion tamer; Clyde Shoemaker, secretary; and George Schaibly. treasurer. Clyde Shoemaker made a special presenta­ tion of a certificate honoring Clayton Goodrich for his service to Lions International to his widow. Evelyn Goodrich. This cer­ tificate was from Lions Club International Foundation Board of Trustees. The group decided to try to go to the Augusta Barn Theater while "Oklahoma!" is playing this summer. Daily vacation Bible school at Zion Lutheran Church last week had 102 students enrolled and an average attendance of 90. The collection that was taken was sent to AIDS research. The church will have an evening session of Bible school the week of August 8-12. It will be from 7-8:30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stannard. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Niethamer. Mr. and Mrs. G.R. McMillen. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Yerty and Cathy Lucas attended the Barry County Historical Society picnic at Bernard Historical Museum near Delton Tuesday evening. Nan­ cy Bocrsma. candidate for county clerk, urg­ ed everyone to vote in the primary election, and made a special mention that, particularly in Woodland Township, the election will pro­ bably be decided at that time. People who on­ ly vote in the presidential election in the fall will lose their chance to have a voice in township and county affairs, she said. Mr. and Mrs. Tim Phillips of Raymond. N H.. arrived at the Lucas residence Monday evening. Their children. Sarah. Matthew and Steven, and her mother. Regina Gordon, were with them in their motor home. Joe Gordon, who had arrived several days earlier, left with them when they started east Thursday morn­ ing. They planned to spend a day or two at Dearborn and Greenfield Village before going on to Virginia to finish their vacation in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Doris Flcssncr's piano students held a recital Friday evening at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Flcssncr has more than 20 students. They played solos, duets and ensembles. Her grandson. Drew Coppcss. opened lhe recital with "The Star Spangled Banner." Other students included Abby Dingerson. Jason Flanigan. Jcrod Cappon. Ben Habccker. Maggie Dingerson. Adam Smith. Mark Cusack. Angie Kauffman. Beth Strazisar, Jason Cappon. Angie and Arnie Forsyth. Andrea Potter, Kyle Warner. Darci Coppcss. Sarah Dingerson. Jenny Livermore. Jennifer Flanigan. Kelsea Habccker. Arnie Forsyth. Sara Smith and Ann Hickey. 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Facsimile Transceiver 501 West State Street Hastings, Mi. 49058 Phone 616-948-9637 Fax 616-948-9636 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 23. 1988 — Page 5 Lake Odessa News: Timm-Hubbell announce engagement Phillips to observe Cooks to observe 50th wedding anniversary 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cook will be celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniver­ sary July 3 at their home at 520 E. Slate St.. Hastings. They were married July 3. 1938 at the brides home in Charlotte. They invite family and friends to visit bet­ ween 2-5 p.m. July 3. The family of William and Virginia Phillips will have an open house to celebrate their parents' 50th wedding anniversary. It will take place at the First Presbyterian Church on the Village Square in Richland Sunday. June 26. from 2-4 p.m. William Phillips retired from James River (KVP-Suthcrland) in 1975. Virginia served 27 years in various capacities in the Gull Lake Community schools. She joined her husband in retirement in 1976. They spend their winters in Largo. Fla., and their summers on the Langshaw farm near Augusta. They hav? continued to help in 4-H work, being honored last February for 30 and 35 years as 4-H leaders. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Timm of Middleville have announced the engagement of their daughter, Kristen, to Mark Hubbell of Hastings. The bride-elect was a 1986 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg schools. She will graduate from Chic University in July. The prospective bride-groom was graduated from Hastings High School in 1986 and is employed with his father and grand­ father on the Hubbell Farms in Hastings. An April, 1989 wedding is being planned. Wellington-Burke announce engagement Dingledines to observe 25th wedding anniversary There will be an open house from 2-7 p.m. Sunday, June 26, to celebrate the 25th wed­ ding anniversary of Vaughn and Margaret (Jo) Dingledinc at their home. 836 E. Madison Street. Hastings. The open house will be given by their daughter, Tonya Dingledine, their son. Vaughn Dingledine Jr., and Marie Eager. Gifts are optional, but all family, friends and aquaintances, are invited to come and share their special day with a buffet luncheon prepared by family and friends. Darr-Tobias announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Gorden Lyttle and Mr. Wayne Wellington arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Lou Ann to Thomas H. Burke, son of Sandra J. Burke and Harold E. Burke. The bride-elect is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High Schixil and now is employed at Arrowood Nursing Center in Battle Creek. The groom-elect is a 1987 graduate of-Pen* nfield High School and is now serving in the U.S. Army in Fort Hood. Texas. A July 9 wedding is being planned at Bed­ ford Park. Dr. and Mrs. Dudley Darr of Knoxville. Tenn., have announced the engagement of their daughter. Kimberly Ann, to Chris Alan Tobias, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Tobias of Delton. She is a 1983 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and a graduate of Argubright Business College, now employed with Isr­ inghausen of Fort Custer. He is a 1982 graduate of Delton Kellogg. He is a veteran of the United States Navy, where he served four years as an aviation electrician. He is employed at Nippondenso in Fort Custer. A Sept. 24 wedding is being planned. Laura Wurm to observe 99th birthday July 4 Laura Wurm w ill celebrate her 99th birth­ day July 4. Her family is asking friends and past neighbors to shower her with cards on hcr special day. She is a resident of Provincial House at 240 E. North Street, Hastings. Chaffees to observe 25th wedding anniversary The 25th wedding anniversary of Bob and Pat Chaffee of Bellevue was celebrated with a surprise dinner at Waterfront Restaurant. Bat­ tle Creek, and an open house at their home afterwards on June 12. The open house was hosted by their daughters Diana and Laurie. Bob Chaffee and the former Patsy Town­ send were married at the Nashville Methodist Church June 8. 1963. Clums celeb, ate 60th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Victors. Clum recently were honored for their 60th wedding anniversary, which was May 23. On June 4. a luncheon held at Dari's Restaurant of Alto, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Len McMillen, son-in-law and daughter, of Houghton Lake, was given in their honor to celebrate their special occasion. Twenty-six were in attendance, including some of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A cake was made by Julie Maurer. Inmans to observe 25th wedding anniversary Ray and Mary Inman of 11600 Hutchinson Road. Dowling, will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary at an open house from 4-6 p.m. Saturday. June 25. at their home The puny will be hosted by their children. Kim. Sue and Cheryl Inman. They request no gifts Ray Inman and the formcr.Mary Crawley were married June 29. 1963. Appleman-Flessner announce engagement Mrs. Jane Appleman and the late Mr. Herbert Appleman of Southfield have an­ nounced the engagement of their daughter. Susan Lynn Appleman. to Douglas Dorr Flcssner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Flessner of Woodland. The bride-elect is a 1981 graduate of South field-Lathrup High School and a 1985 graduate of Michigan State University. She is teaching at Northeastern Elementary School in Hastings. The prospective bride-groom is a 1981 graduate of Lakewood High School and a 1985 graduate of Michigan State University. He is employed with Farm Credit Services of Mid-Michigan. An Aug. 13 wedding is planned. ADVERTISING Call 948-8051 The HASTINGS BANNER Barry County Marriage Licenses Robert Doezcma. 44 of Hastings and Pat Darrow. 32 of Hastings. Michael Barton. 44 of Nashville and Dcloris Smith. 43 of Hastings. Thomas Doherty. 29 of Woodland and Dawn Lieder. 29 of Woodland. Steven Leland. 28 of Umatilla. Fla., and Brenda Adgatc, 26 of Umatilla. Fla. Douglas Carpenter. 29 of Caledonia and Kelley Sission. 21 of Freeport. Stephen Conlogue. 39 of Dowling and Lin­ da McNccs. 37 of Dowling. John VanDerske. 32 of Nashville and Suzanne Kicnutskc. 42 of Nashville. Jeffrey Kennedy. 24 of Nashville and Heath Christie. 19 of Nashville. Randy Billings. 29 of Hastings and Cheryl Kidder. 29 of Hastings. Anton VanZweel. 27 of Delton and Sharon Stokes. 22 of Delton. Daniel Cook. 29 of Delton and Jan Camp­ bell. 34 of Delton. Samuel Price. 25 of Hustings and Susan Dewar. 25 of Midland. Sunday, June 12 was the centennial alumni date for Carson City High School. Local peo­ ple attending included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Huyck, Mary Baxter Bupp and Mr. and Mrs. Merton Garlock. Mildred Haney Jepson of Ionia accompanied them. The Dean Hyde family attended Carson Ci­ ty Frontier Days events Saturday and enjoyed seeing friends and family, visiting her parents, the Forrest Hummels. People came from Dearborn. Gaylord and North'Carolina who had come for the next day's alumni event. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will have a reception Thursday. June 30. from 2 to 4 p.m. in Fellowship Hall in honor of Marie Pickens, grand marshal of the fair parade, which will be in the forenoon of that day. The summer program at Central United Methodist is under way. with classes for all ages on Wednesday evenings followed by ice cream. Friends of the Library are al work with plans for their bratwurst booth al "Art in the Park" on July 2. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Faulkner entertained the Alethian group from Central UMC Tues­ day, June 14. with a picnic on the lawn. Plan­ ning for the 33rd annual chicken barbecue Ju­ ly 15 was pan of the agenda. Earl and Norma Decker of Citrus Springs, Fla., have been visiting his brothers in lhe area after spending several days of Chillecothc, Ohio, with daughter Denise and her family. Reine Peacock spcnl last weekend with her sister, Magdalena, and the other nuns at Wright. Reine attended the going-away party for Monsenior Zerfas, who is taking a medical leave beginning June 27. She had at­ tended his ordination and first mats, which was at St. Patrick’s Church in Portland in June 1947. Mary Herbert of Lake Odessa and Josephine Davis arc new great grandmothers, as a son was bom June 2 to John and Deb Cahoon of Ionia. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Keith Herbert of Ionia, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cahoon of Brown City and Judy Fyan of Lyons. His name is Johnny Paul, and he weighed eight pounds four ounces, and joins two sisters at home. The VFW Post and Auxiliary of Lake Odessa served a breakfast at its hall on M-50 to members of the Lake Odessa Seniors club Thursday with an estimated 40 in attendance. Lake Odessa soon will have a new business venture when the Convertech LDT will open a new business in the old Keeler Brass building which will mean a few more jobs for the local area residents. More details later. The ladies of the Mary Martha Guild of St. Edwards Altar Society enjoyed an outing at Gun Lake Wednesday evening. Those who at­ tended were Mary Fran Armstrong. Frances Hybarger. Wilma Loftus. Maudeline Majinska. Emma O'Mara. Pat Rodgers. Agnes Slowinski. Gcri Taylor. Helen Richmond and Reine Peacock. They enjoyed dinner at the Circle Inn and a tour of the park. Florence Fetter-man accompanied her son. Sherly n, to Ohio Saturday, where they picked up their granddaughter and daughter, Kathi, a student at the college al Cedarville, who was coming home for the summer. She is now working at a camp at Evart. Dana Traub, a teacher at the Lakewood schools was selected as the best teacher in the elementary department of education. He resides at Sunfield and came from the Detroit area, where he taught school and was in col­ lege before coming to Lakewood in 1974. He has spent all but one of those years in the East Elementary School teaching third, fourth and fifth grades. He enjoys traveling to historical places and collects antiques and music boxes, which he shares with his students and others. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Erb of Zypherhills, Fla., former local residents, arc in the area visiting their families and relatives and friends for several weeks. Ruth Daly returned from a visit with her daughter Diane, al Muir and then left Monday for a visit with another daughter. Pam. and Becky at Union Lake near Pontiac. Mildred Shade and daughter. Linda, and her daughter. Sally, spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Borden of Augusta and Clayton Haynes of Hickory Corners. Mrs. Borden and Clayton are brother and sister of Milded. ' Barbara Bower of Phoenix. Ariz.. came to Michigan to visit her son and family in the Detroit area. She then arrived with her brother. Milo Haney of Madison Heights, at Lake Odessa to visit relatives and friends. In­ cluded was a visit with Ruth Peterman to check on her health. While here, the family had a get-together for a pizza party before Milo and Barbara left for home. A memorial plaque honoring the Vietnam veterans has been placed on the small roadside chapel at Jordan Lake. There was money left in the chapel fund and with additional money donated by an unknown donor, the plaque was finally placed at the chapel. Thornapple Music Festival this Sunday Come out and breathe the fresh music at the 14th Annual Thornapple Music Festival at Charlton Park. Sunday. June 26. Reluming to the festival are Iowa Rose from Brethren. Footloose of Ann Arbor, and The New Sweet Com String Band from Kalamazoo. Footloose, returning for the 7th time to the Thornapple Music Festival stage developed out of the rich Ann Arbor music scene. The acoustic musical quintet blends solo to fivepart vocals and a wide assortment of in­ struments into a mix of musical styles. Their performance will range from bluegrass to ballads, blues, to swing jazz, and traditional to contemporary music. Footloose has five recordings on Mudhen Records and more than ten years of festival, college, community and club appearances. Iowa Rose began as a folk bluegrass band in 1980. They have added classic country, western swing, and original music to their programs. This quartet has been featured on National Public Radio and the Nashville Net­ work television show "Fire on lhe Moun­ tain". They have performed on the Wheatland Music Festival, the Winnipeg and Edmonton Folk Festivals in Canada and a host of other festivals and concert halls throughout the midwest and Canada. This will be their 7th Charlton Park performance. Perennial favorites at The Thornapple Music Festival are The New Sweet Com Str­ ing Band from Kalamazoo taking the stage for the 18th time. Sweet Com brings traditional bluegrass music and instrumentation to the stage, highlighted by tight harmonies and quick fingered soloists. Two Grand Rapids bands. T-Bones and Amaryllis, will be taking the stage for the first time. The Unique Wash Tub Trio from Hastings, will also perform for their first time on the Charlton Park Stage. They recently perform­ ed on the Lowell Showboat as a warm-up band for the Lettermen. Amen, also from Hastings, returns to warm-up the audience. The stage for the Music Festival is in the center at Charlton Park's Historic Village on the banks of the Thornapple River. Folks at­ tending bring lawn chairs, blankets, and their favorite beverage to enjoy an afternoon of music in a beautiful setting. Food is available on the grounds. The 6-hour Thornapple Music Festival begins at 12 noon Sunday. June 26. Tickets arc S5 for adults and 50 cents for children 5 to 15 years old. For more information, call (616) 945-3775. Charlton Park is located five miles cast nf Hastings off M-79. There’s a Fair in the Air! Lake Odessa Fair JUNE 29 - JULY 4 1988 — WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 10:00 a.mYouth Tractor Driving Contest (Parking Lot) 1:00 p.mDog Obedience (Fair Tent) 3:00 p.mBike Races (Grandstand) 6- 10:00 p.mMidway Madness (4 Hrs. of Rides for $5.00) 7:30 p.mAntique Tractor Pull THURSDAY, JUNE 30 FRIDAY, JULY 1 10:00 a.m 10:30 a.m................... 1:00 p.m 7:30 p.m SATURDAY, JULY 2 10:00 a.rr 10:00 a.rr 1:00 p.m 5:30 p.m 7:00 p.m.............................. SUNDAY, JULY 3 WERE FIGHTING FOR YOUR LIFE American 4F Heart WW Association „ . c . 10:00 a.m......................................................................... Grand Parade to Fairgrounds 10-00 a'm......Midway Opens (Cash Discount Coupons Today) 100 p.mHarness Racing 7- 30 p.mDog Pull Contest 1: 00 2: 00 3:00 3:00 8:00 p.m p.m p.m......................... p.m p.m MONDAY, JULY 4 Dairy Judging (Livestock Barn Area) .. .Youth Horse Show (Horse Arena) ......................................Harness Racing ........ Figure Eight Demolition Derby Beef, Sheep Judging (Livestock Barn Area) ..................... Draft Horse Show (Horse Arena) .................................................. Harness Racing ............................................ Fireman's Ox Roast .. .State Championship Lt. Wgt. Horse Pull ........................................................ Harness Racing Youth Clown Contest (Livestock Show Barn) .. . .Children's Games (Livestock Show Barn) ......................... Ladies' Day Program (Fair Tent) ........ Lakewood Area Choral Society Concert 100 p.m....................................................................................................Harness Racing 1:00 p.mYouth Pedal Tractor Pull (East End of Fairgrounds) 1-5:00 p.mMidway Madness (4 Hrs. of Rides for $5.00) 7:30 p.mDemolition Derby 10:30 p.m Fireworks (Approximately) �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 23. 1988 — NOTICE — A public input hearing on propos­ ed fee increases will be held on June 28. 1988 at 10:30 a.m. in the Barry County Beard of Commis­ sioners room. Copies of the pro­ posed fee increases will be available in the county clerks office. Ann Landers Son believes talk is cheap Dear Ann Landers: i um a recent widow and mother of a grown son. 43. He has never been much of a communicator, but now when I need to talk, these are the comments I get from him: "I'm in a hurry.” “Get to the point." "Just say yes or no.” "Let's discuss this another time.” "You are too negative about everything.” "Why do you have to make it such a long story?" "I have to be somewhere in 15 minutes." He sends me cards and expensive gifts on special occasions. I don't need these things. I need someone to talk to now that I am alone. Is this normal or am I expecting too much? - Jacksonville Mother. Dear Mother: I'm afraid you lost this battle several years ago. A 43-ycar-old son who was "never much of a communicator” is not about to open up to his mother simply because she needs to talk to someone. 1 hope you will consult a grief therapist soon. Professional help would be useful. You can’t count on your son to fill this void in your life, nor should you expect it. BATTLE CREEK INTERNATIONAL BALLOON CHAMPIONSHIP Amateurs not welcome Dear Ann Landers: I am in total agree­ ment with “Sour Note,” the band leader who was sick and tired of being pestered by amateurs who came up and asked if they could do a number with the band. A few years ago, a drunk asked if he could sing "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling”. He seemed like a pleasant sort so I said, "OK”. On his way to the mike the drunk stumbled over the drums, fell on a $5,000 violin and splintered it like toothpicks. He said, "Gee I'm sorry.” No offer to pay for the damage. That was the last time I let anyone sing with the band. - Chattanooga Charlie. Dear Charlie: Sorry about that. Here’s another story with a happier ending: Nightly Concerts featuring TheVlntage Lads, Ray Boling from Disney’s EPCOT, Feral, and more. Youth Nights: July 11,12 & 13 with special rock groups. Fireworks. Static Displays. Sausage Festival Arts & Crafts Festival. Coors Skydivers. All activities take place at W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport. fbr More Information Call 6If -962-0592 GREAT AMERICAN SLEEP WMfcfc SALE!i Miller’s Furniture & Carpet Store’s BIGGEST BEDDING EVENT -OF THE YEAR! And more on the subject... Dear Ann Landers: Years ago I had a fivepiece band. My biggest problem was patrons who wanted to sing with us. They were always lousy. One night I had a bright idea. "Did you bring your music?" 1 asked. Of course, no one ever brings music. That was the end of it. 1 recommend this solution. It works and nobody ever gels mad. -- Jack in Oak Brook. Dear Jack: Thanks for a bright idea. Here's the last word from New Jersey: Dear Ann Landers: 1 enjoyed reading all those letters from band leaders, having spent the last 38 years on the road. I know exactly what they are talking about. Those inex­ perienced would-be singers can be a nuisance, but our band leader never failed to give an aspiring young singer a chance. One night when we were playing Hoboken, a skinny kid came up to the bandstand and asked if he could do a number. As always, Jimmy said, “OK." Well, the kid had a voice that was dynamite. Untrained but terrific. He got a big hand and sang five encores. The boss signed him up for weekends and that was his start. The kid’s name was Frank Sinatra. -Borsht Belt Benny (P.S. This story isn’t true, but it could have happened.) Dear Benny: It’s a good think you tacked on that P.S. Good griefi! Please don’t write me any more letters about things that “could have happened." Slick to the facts, mister. Husband's gambling losses Dear Ann Landers: I have been married to “Jim" for 28 years. We have four grown kids and I have always worked to help out with the bills. I've earned a rest and 1 would love to stay home but I can’t. Why? Because my husband spends half of his paycheck every week on lottery tickets. In the last five years he has $87. It makes me sick to see him throw away money like this. His favorite response is, "Somebody has got to win and I have just as good a chance as anyone else.” If it weren't for the lottery I would have de­ cent furniture, carpets and draperies. He tells me I am lucky he doesn’t drink or smoke or chase women. Maybe so, but 1 feel cheated. Any comment? - Chicago. Dear Chicago: Your husband is a comEulsive gambler. If he is willing to admit that e has a problem there is help for him. He can contact Gamblers Anonymous. The address is P.O. Box 17173, Los Angeles, Calif. 90017. The telephone number is (213) 386-8789. I hope Jim follows through. This one phone call could change his life. And yours, too. fairs, but she looked the other way. Well. 1 was a wife who also looked the other way. and now I am paying dearly for my refusal to face the truth. 1 began to lose weight, my h; ir fell out. I began to sweat profusely, and became weak from persistent diarrhea. It was like a case of intestinal flu that I couldn’t get rid of. A few weeks ago I noticed that my ankle was swollen and had purple spots on it. My doctor confirmed my worst fears. I have AIDS. My husband does not know who infected him and it really doesn't matter. The message is: Don't put up with infideli­ ty. Once it meant embarrassment. Today it could mean death. -- San Jose Tragedy. Dear San Jose: Too bad that it took a hideous disease to get millions of people to sec the value in monogamous relationships. A letter from someone who has been there is much more effective than anything I might say. Thanks for telling us your story, it was a generous and brave thing to do. Bless you. Keep the name the same Dear Ann Landers: Why do %omc divorc­ ed women insist on hanging on to their former husband's name when there are no children? My husband was married to "Jean Wor­ thington” for 10 years. They had a rather messy divorce and he married me a year later. My name happens to be Jean. also. I get her bills and she gets mine. She gets my phone calls and I gel hers. It annoys me that this woman insists on hanging onto my husband's name although she has no use for him. It she would take her maiden name back, life would he a lot less complicated for all concerned. Please suggest it. Sign me - "From the South" Although 1 Live Elsewhere Dear Elsewhere: If a divorced woman wants to hang on to her former husband s name that is her right, and 1 would not suggest that she go back to her maiden name to ac­ commodate her ex-husband's new wife. Feeling pressured to go "all the way" because everyone else is doing it? You ‘re not alone. For answers to your questions about sex. and to learn how your peers really feel about it. write for Ann Landers' newly revised booklet. "Sex and the Teenager." Send $3 plus a self-addressed, stamped No. 10 envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988, LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Legal Notices Township of Berry County of Berry, Michigan ORDINANCE 32 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DEFAULT having been mode in lhe condition of o certain real estate mortgage made and executed on December 6. 1985, by CLYDE V. RUFFNER and EVELYN E. RUFFNER, husband and wile, os mor­ tgagors. to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES. INC., formerly known as American Fletcher Financial Services. Inc., as mortgagee, ard recorded on December 11. 1985. in the Office o- the Register of Deeds of Calhoun County. Michigan, in Liber 430 of mortgages on pages 35 end 36. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this notice S20.702.52 for principal and $1.045.35 for interest and no legal or equitable proceeding having been instituted to recover lhe debt or any port of the debt secured by lhe mortgage, and the power of sale in the mortgage contained having become operative by reason of sich default: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at July 1. 1988. at 2:00 o'clock Eastern Standard Time in the after­ noon c! said day. inside lhe East entrance of the County Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that be­ ing one of the places of holding -he Circuit Court for the County of Barry in lhe State of Michigan, the lands and premises described In soid mortgage will be offeree lor sale and sold to the highest bid­ der at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the □mount due and unpaid upon the mortgage, together with lhe legal costs and charges of sole, including the statutory attorney lee. The premises to be sold at said sole are situated in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described os follows; The North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of lhe Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, Town 2 North. Rango 7 West, ex­ cept lhe South 507.00 feet of the East 429.6 feet thereof. The period of time allowed for redemption is one (1) year from the date of sale. Dated: May 23. 1988 HUMBARGER & HUMBARGER. P.C. By: David L. Zebell 810 Comorlco Building ■ Battle Creek. Ml 49017 Telephone : (616) 962-7585 (6/30) Adopted: June 7. 1988 Effective: August 1. 1988 TITLE This Ordinance shall be known and cited os lhe Barry Township Dismantled Cars Ordinance. SECTION I Storage of dismantled, partially dismantled or inoperable motor vehicles or parts thereof. SECTION II Construction. SECTION III Nuisance. SECTION IV Penalties. Township of Berry Adopted: June 7. 1988 Effective: August 1. 1988 TITLE This Ordinance shall be known and cited os the Barry Township Junk Yard Licensing. SECTION I General requirements. SECTION II License required. SECTION III License fee, period. SECTION IV Definitions. 5ECION IV A License application. SECTION V Application Investigation. SECTION VI Regulations and conditions for granting license. SECTION VII Restrictions on purchase, receipt of junk. SECTION VIII Penalty. SECTION IX Effective date. (6/23) Running around Is costly Dear Landers: May 1 respond to the man who wrote that he and his wife had been mar­ ried 40 years, had two grown children, travel­ ed extensively and enjoyed the belter things in life? The only flaw in the marriage was that he couldn't stop running around. Chances are that his wife knew about his af- Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County and ‘ Riverbend Travel present Bus Trip to... Ann Arbor Art Fair Wednesday, July 20 Leave 7:00 a.m. / Return 7:30 p.m. QUALITY BEDDING RF'.u SAVINGS ON HANDCRAFTED BEDDING MADE TO SUPERIOR SPECIFICATIONS! 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State St. Hastings, Ml (616) 945-9561 BRANCH OFFICE 802 Fourth Ave. Lake Odessa, Ml (616) 374-8649 Open Sat. 9 a.m. til Noon �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 23, 1988 — Page 7 T-K School millage to go before voters again by Jean Gallup Hastings Township Hall should be completed in October Footings are in place for the new Hastings Township Hall, located on River Road near the corner of Star School Road, and the cement floor will soon be poured, said Supervisor Dick Thomas. The building will include a 40 by 36-foot meeting hall, a 12 by 9-foot kitchen, 32 by 36-foot of office space, a 15 by 15-foot vault and two handicapped accessible bathrooms. Thomas said he had hoped the hall would be completed in time to be used as a voting site for the August primary election, but the tentative comple­ tion date is now October. The current township hall is located in Historic Charlton Park where residents will vote in the primary. Defendant to get probation if he serves a hitch in U.S. Marines by Jeff Kaczmarczyk An 18-year-old Hastings man who broke into a home was placed on a two-year term of probation last week, provided he joins the U.S. Marines. As part of his sentence for breaking and entering an occupied dwelling with intent to commit larceny, David Hager was ordered to complete his high school diploma and join the armed services. At his sentencing June 15, defense attorney Michael McPhillips asked the court to place Hager on Holmes Youthful Trainee Status so that he might join the Marines. The status, which is reserved for youthful offenders, places a person on probation. If the probationary term is completed successfully, lhe offender's record is wiped clean. McPhillips said joining the military would be lhe best solution for Hager. "He won’t be able to join the military with this on his record," McPhillips said. "This is lhe best opportunity hell probably have in his life." Hager, of 10250 S. Norris Rd., Delton, was arrested for the April 12 theft of audio cassettes, videocassette tapes, two VCRs and a TV from a friend's home in Hope Township. He was charged with breaking and entering, which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. Hager told the court the crime occurred when his bike broke down near the friend's home. He went to lhe house, found it unoccupied and borrowed a wheelbarrow to take his bike home. But because he was angry at the friend's mother, he decided to take a few more items from the residence, Hager told the court. Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster told Hager he would be getting a tremendous break in receiving youthful trainee status. "I regard what you did as extremely serious," Shuster said. "Violating someone's home is a terrible thing. It's not just a property crime, but it does serious emotional damage. "It’s compounded by your doing it to a friend," he said. "It's not legally a crime, but I consider it an insult." Hager was granted the probationary status provided he complete his diploma and be accepted into military service by September 1989 Murder suspect to face trial August 22-25 Lake Odessa man William Edward Carr Jr. is scheduled to face trial Aug. 22-25 in Ionia County Circuit Court on charges he murdered his stepmother. Sandra Jean Carr, on Dec. 14. 1987. Carr, 19. is accused of raping and bludgeoning to death his stepmother in her Lake Odessa home after be escaped from a Grand Rapids halfway house two days prior. Carr is also facing felony criminal sexual conduct charges in Kent County Circuit Court for allegedly assaulting a young Grand Rapids woman on the day of his escape. He is currently being held in the Kent Coun­ ty Jail under $500,000 bond. At a special meeting lust Wednesday, the Thornapple Kellogg School Board voted to ask district voters again for millage increases after the defeat of a 21.91-mill proposal in the annual school election June 13. This second election, scheduled for Aug. 15, will have two separate millage questions. It will include a request for 19.85 mills. 16 of which will be for a renewal, and a request for an additional 2.06 mills, fora total of21.9). Also on the ballot will be a request for per­ mission to levy the district's full authorized amount, avoiding the Hcadlcc Amendment rollback. The unanimous decision of the board last Wednesday came after two hours of discus­ sion on eight different proposals that contain­ ed several combinations of tax plans. Last week's millage request for a 16-mill renewal and a 5.91-mill increase was defeated by a vote of 1.110 to 859. As a result of that voter rejection. Thomapplc Kellogg is one of 12 districts in the state which has been placed on the Michigan State Board of Education's “critical list." A “critical” district, as defined by the state board, is one with only its allocated millage left and is thus unable to operate for the entire school year. Also defeated in the June 13 election was the request to avoid the Headlec rollback, by a margin of 1.109 to 810. The Headlee Amendment prohibits a school board from levying all of its authorized millage without approval of the voters when the districts state equalized valuation (SEV) increases more than the cost of living for the previous year. The people who voted at lhe annual election represented only 30 percent of the eligible voters in the district, said Jan Sicbesma. board member. Concern was voiced by some board members that a defeat of a millage proposal in August would leave no time to find other solu­ tions to the budget problems of lhe school. "I would rather see the school close than to go downhill like we did in 198O-'82 and '83. Wc still have not recovered from that." Van Elsl said. “There is nothing more depressing than cutting personnel and programs. I won’t go through it again. I guess I feel it's a good program or nothing." said Van Elst. Van Elsl also made reference to the lack of state funding for school programs, and noted if the school did not open “the state would get the message." Several opinions from other school board members were given during the debate over what form the millage increase proposal should take. Sicbesma said the board would face credibility problems if it asked for less than the amount turned down in the first election. “For us to go for a lesser proposal will make us look like wc really didn't need it in the first place, and we do." she said. John Miller, board secretary, said “The voters will determine the level of the educa­ tion; wc can't do it." He also expressed his desire to put the op­ tions on the ballot and let the people have the choice. Vcrlindc. treasurer of the board, during the debate suggested the board “go with the premise that the people know what they are voting for." He also said. “1 don't care how you package it. if the people want to give it to you. they will — if they d<»n't — they won't.” Don Williamson, president ot the board, commented «»n lhe loss ot the millage request, saying he thought there were two reasons it did mx pass. The first, he said, was that “they dirtn ' agree (with the request) and the second was they knew they could vole again." He said he thought the board should present options to the people and that way "the com­ munity has the option of telling us what kind of school system wc will have." Steve Garrett, superintendent of the school A driver was seriously hurt Saturday when an impatient motorist trying to pass two cars at once struck a car that was making a left turn. Gary L. Spencer, 37, of 1351 N. Charlton Park Road was listed in satisfactory condition Wednesday afternoon at Pennock Hospital, where he was taken following the crash. Steven L. Keeler, 20, was cited by a Barry County Sheriffs deputy for failure to yield lhe right of way after the 4:15 p.m. accident A 57-year-old Grand Ledge man, who witnessed the crash, told Deputy Sheriff Robert Abendroth he was driving north on Charlton Park Road between the two cars when the accident took place. As lhe three cars approached Coals Grove Road, the first car, driven by Spencer, slowed to make a left turn onto westbound Coats Grove Road, Abendroth said. As the first two vehicles slowed, Keeler, in lhe third car, moved into the left lane, passed the Grand Ledge driver and struck Spencer broadside in the driver's door. The witness said Spencer had almost completed the turn when Keeler struck him in lhe door. Keeler, of 3497 Fighter Road, Hastings, was slightly hurt in the accident and was checked by crews from Hastings Ambulance. Abendroth said the witness told him Spencer had signaled lhe turn well before the intersection. He added Keeler had had enough space to pull back into the right lane before he struck Spencer. Default hoving been mode In the conditions of o certain mortgage mode the 2! st day of August. 1986. executed by CHARLES O. BOULTER and TERESA M. BOULTER, husband and wife, as mor­ tgagors. to the HASTINGS SAVINGS 8 LOAN ASSOCIATION, a Michigan corporation, doing business ot Hastings. Michigan, as mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on August 21, 1986. in liber 438 on Page 780. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid al the date of this notice Thirty Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-one 18'100 ($30,471.18) Dollars for principal and in­ terest. no suit or proceeding at low or in equity hoving been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sole in said mortgage contained hav­ ing become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday. July 21. 1988, at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the F front door of the Court House in the Citv Hastings, that being the place for holding th- cir­ cuit Court far the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for sole and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for lhe purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mor­ tgage. together with interest thereon ot fifteen (15%) percent per annum together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including the attorney fees as provided by law in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and described as follows: to-wil: That part of Lot 17 of Supervisor Glasgow s Addi­ tion to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, being o pari of the Nor­ thwest V» of Section 22. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Barry County. Michigan, described as Com­ mencing ot the Southeast corner thereof for o place of beginning, thence North along the lot line 130 feet, thence West 150 feet, thence South 130 feel to the lot line, thence East 150 feet to the place of beginning. City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. The length of the redemption period under M.S A. Sec 27A.3240 C.l. (1949) Sec 600.3240 is six months. Dated June 6. 1988 James H. Fisher (P26437) of Siegel. Hudson Gee 8 Fisher Attorneys for Hastings Savings 8 Loon Association 607 North Broadway Hastings Michigan 49058 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Mortgage Salo • Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Dione K. Reeves and Hubert L. Reeves of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagors, unto Nor­ thwest Industrial Credit Union. Mortgagee, dated lhe 17th day of December. 1984. and recorded In the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on the 27th day of December. 1984, in Liber 262 of Barry County Records, on Pages 570-573. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, at the date of this notice, far principal ond interest, the sum of $23,326.81. And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity hove been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, ond pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, ne 20th day of July. 1988 at I 00 p.m. local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder or bidders, for cash, at the East front door of the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Michigan, that being the place where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held, of the premises described in said mortgage, or to much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 13.5% per annum ond all legal costs, charges ond expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by low. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises, which said premises ore described as follows: lot number one of Charles E. Kingsbury Pork' according to the recorded Plat thereof, being part of the southeast one quarter of section twenty, town two north, range nine west. Hope Township, Barry County. Michigan. Which has lhe address of 7760 South Wall Lake Road. Cloverdale. Michigan During the six months immediately following the sale, the prooerty may be redeemed. Dated: June 8 1988 NORTHWEST INDUSTRIAL CREDIT UNION WALSH LANGELAND. WALSH 8 BRADSHAW By Stephen I longeland (P32583) Attorney for Mortgagee BUSINESS ADDRESS 133 West Cedar Street Kalamazoo Mt 49007 (616)382 3690 (7 7) Officials said that if the proposed millage is passed Aug. 15. the school would be back to where it currently is with the prospect of opening Page Elementary, but without hiring a new principal for the building. THIS VACATION DON’T LEAVE HOME... Without US! Vacations are fun, but too often they become a nutritional nightmare. At Diet Center, we teach you how to eat while traveling or on vacation so you can be sure that the weight you lose stays lost. Call today for a free, no-obligation consultation and find out how we can help you to lose 17 to 25 pounds in just six short weeks. Motorist passes too soon, causes highway accident CALL FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION i ? Dietls ' Center 7’/*' u tight-toil prttfnuuuah. HASTINGS 948-4033 Hour*: Mon -Ffi. 7 a.m 4 pfli. "3E Saturday 9 a.tn.-Noon or Can our othxr Chat Cantar m Ptamwatl IBS MB 1 CUT MORTGAGE PAYMENTS INHALE With the New N.B.H. Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE system, explained what the vote would mean in terms of programs. If a 16-mill renewal passed alone, the school would have to go to a five-hour day. athletics would not be supported and other severe cuts would have to be made, he said. Bi-Weekly Payment Plan MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default hoving been made in the terms ond conditions of a certain mortgage mode by Timothy K. and Annetta D. Willson, a married man ond a married woman, of 3260 N. Broadway. Hostings. Michigan 49058-9524. Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor, to State Employees Credit Union, a State chartered Credit Union, of 501 S. Capitol Ave.. Lansing. Michigan 48933. Mor­ tgagee. dated the 6lh day of September. A.D. 1984 ana recorded in the office of lhe Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry ond State of Michigan on the 11th day of September. A.D. 1984, in liber 261 of Barry County Records, on page 80. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest the sum of Eighty Seven Thousand Six Hundred Forty Three and 01/100 Dollars ($87,643.01) plus taxes due in the approximate amount of $1,600.00. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity hoving been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, ond pursuant io the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 7th day of July. 1988 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auc­ tion. to the highest bidder, ot the East door cf the Barry County Court House in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan (that being the building where lhe Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay lhe amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon of 9.25 percent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including lhe attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersign­ ed necessary to protect its interest in the premises located in Carlton Township. Barry County. State of Michigan, described as follows, to wit: Ten ac.es in square form in southwest corner of the northwest 1 4 of southwest 1 '4 of section 29. town 4 north, range 8 west, excepting therefrom, the following described parcel: beginning at a point on the west line of section 29. town 4 north, range 8 west, distant 300 feet north of the southwest corner of the southwest 1 4 of lhe nor­ thwest 1 4 of the southwest 1 4 of said section 29 thence north along said west section line. 360 feet thence east parallel w<th the south line of said southwest 1 4 of the northwest 1 4 of the southwest 1 4. 385 feet thence south 300 feet thence west 125 feet thence south 60 feet, thence west 260 feel to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sole Dated June 2 1988 John I Tuttle (P21643) Attorney for Mortgagee 406 W Ottawa St Lansing Ml 4893.1 (517)482 1541 (6 30) What does Bi-Weekly mean ... and how does this plan work? Bi-Weekly simply means that you make your house payment every other week. Instead of writing one large check once a month, you pay half every two weeks. So, rather than making twelve big monthly payments a year, you make 26 smaller ones every two weeks. The two extra payments make the difference. Bi-Weekly Mortgage payments sounds Interesting. But, you want more details ... Just call or visit the National Bank of Hastings Mortgage Department. Our Home Mortgage specialists will provide you with detailed informa­ tion on Bi-Weekly Mortgages or our regular Fixed Rate Plans. ATIONAL ANK of ASTINGS West State at Broadway Member FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 23. 1988 Hastings Schools announce ‘pay for participation’ guidelines in athletics by Ste,e Vedder Following through on a promise if the June 13 millage vote failed. Hastings likely will in­ stitute its pay-for-participation program, said Hastings Superintendent Carl Schoessel. "As of right now. wc arc planning on im­ plementing pay-for-participation." Schoessel said Monday. Schoessel announced the system's guidelines except for specific player fees, which he said will depend on the number of participants in each sport. Tentatively, the figure was set at nearly SI25. with that figure derived by taking the total cost of last year's programs, subtracting gate receipts, and dividing the total number of athletes in the programs. "Our plan is to identify the dollar amounts • . Junior Golf Program coming to YS course t-e. »■*.. A Junior Golf Program for any student in the fourth through eighth grades will begin June 23 at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. The six-week course will continue on each Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon until July 28. During the program students will get a half hour golf lesson and then have a chance to play the course. The cost of the program is $1 per session or $3 per session for non­ members. Signup is the first day (June 23) at the course at 9 a.m. For more information call 795-9532 or 945-9247. Intermediate Tennis Open June 27-30 Crossing the ‘river’ Andy Rhodes hops over a jump rope which acts as one side of a stream in a "cross the creek" drill for youngsters at the Central School playground on Wednesday. Other summer activities at the playground include a pizza night, crafts and a theme of the week. [ Sports ] The Hastings Intermediate Tennis Open will be held at the Johnson Field courts June 27 through Jun 29. Entry deadline for the tournament is Jure 25. The entry fee is S10 and should be mailed to Kay Loftus, 537 W.Green Street, Hastings and should include Name, address, USTA No., birthdate and division entered. The starting times are: June 27 — 9 a.m. for boys 15 singles. June 27 — I p.m. for boys 12 singles. June 28 — 9 a.m. for boys 16 singles. June 28 — 1 p.m. for girls 12 singles. June 29 — 9 a.m. for girls 14 singles. June 29 — I p.m. for girls 16 singles. There will be no seeding and balls will be provided. There will be a consolation tourna­ ment for all first round losers and second round losers who had a bye. Trophies will be awarded to the winner and runnerup in each championship and consola­ tion division. There’s a INew Sports Network in Ibwn (and it’s noton T V) If you care about health and fitness, chances are you’re involved in some type of athletic activity. If you also care aboul conditioning and injury prevention, you should be part of lhe Sports Injury Rehabilitation Network (S I R.). S.I.R. operates sports medicine clinics in Marshall. Olivet and Lansing, providing complete alhlelic health services, from diagnosis and injury management, lo rehabilitation and prevention I sing advanced equipment and treatment, lhe S.I.R. staff of physicians. certified trainers and exercise physiologists focuses on quick recovery lo gel you back in action and keep you there Now you don’t have to go great distances to be treated like a pro. The best team in sports medicine plays right hen* al home. SPORTS INJI R) REHABILITATION NETWORK 1-800-441-2810 next week." Schoessel said, adding, however, that nothing was "etched in stone" yet. He said under the plan, non-revenue sports would equal the major revenue sports such as football and boys basketball. Pay-for-participation is currently legal in Michigan after lhe East Jackson school system won a decision on the matter in the Michigan Court of Appeals. The court ruled that payfor-participation is legal, provided fees were reasonable, lhe system had difficulty in fun­ ding sports, and if the system accounted for hardship cases where players couldn't afford to pay any fee. The decision was appealed, but the Michigan Supreme Court refused to hear the case. Schoessel said no sports will be cut if there are enough players to fill out a team. The Hastings Board of Education will, however, follow the Twin Valley's suggested plan of progression for reducing the cost of or eliminating the athletic program at schools. According to the league and in order of priority, league schools will: eliminate ninth grade teams, reduce the number of assistant coaches, eliminate jayvee teams where other community opportunities are available. eliminate remaining jayvee teams, eliminate non league varsity competition, eliminate var­ sity sports Athletics isn't the only program affected by the pay-for-participation guidelines. Band, choir, drama, operetta, the fifth grade outdoor education program and yearbook activities also arc now pay-for-participation. The cost per student of those activities will be based on the total expense of the activitiy divided by the minimum number of participants required for the activity. According to the provisions of those pro­ grams. a minimum number of paid par­ ticipants for each activity will be determined, and if the required number of participants is not obtained prior to the start of the activity, or if it isn't funded in some other approved manner, it will be cancelled. If more than the required number of par­ ticipants for a total program results is more revenue than actual expenditures, rebates will be determined on a pro-rated basis and distributed at the end of the school year. Students who cannot afford to pay the par­ ticipation fee may be eligible for scholarships. Steve Youngs, president of the Hastings Athletic Boosters, said his 400-mcmbdO oiganization will fund scholarship money as well as continue purchasing equipment for the various teams. 'We're committed to a full program and the board is, too. We're happy with that," he said. Youngs said the boosters haven't spent any money this year in anticipation of a failed millage. As a result, the boosters have money available for athletic scholarships to needy participants. "We turned down requests from the athletic department (for equipment) because we were waiting to see if it was needed for more im­ portant things." The boosters annually raise S7.000 in sub­ marine sandwich sales and the organization is finalizing plans for a golf outing in August. "We'd like to bring the cost per athlete to participate down." said Youngs. "The entire program is important and we want to support it at every level." Youngs said the boosters are thinking of seeking outside scholarship donations from businesses and service organizations in an at­ tempt to build coffers. "It's being considered,” said Youngs. Parents say ‘pay’ won’t affect kids’ involvement by Steve Vedder Accepting the cuts resulting from a failed millage, several Hastings parents say they won’t let the school system’s proposed payfor-participation plan keep their kids from playing in athletics. Hastings Superintendent Carl Schoessel Monday announced the general outline of the school system's pay-to-participate plan, which has provisions for financial assistance contingencies, a general fund for contribu­ tions, and a progcssion plan for reducing or eliminating athletic programs. In athletics, plans call for the yet-to-bedetermined participation fees to be assessed Softball - Baseball Standings Hastings Men's Softball Standings Gold Hastings Softball Club .5-1 .5-2 Hast. Merchants Bourdo's .4-3 Athletes for Christ .3-3 Diamond Club McDonald .0-7 MV Merchants Silver 6-1 Viatec .6-1 Larry Poll Hastings Sanitary .6-1 .5-2 Middleville Tool & Die. .5-2 Hast. Mutual .4-4 Fiberglass 2-5 Proline 1-6 Bliss .0-6 Flexfab .0-7 B&B Results Sanitary 26. Proline 5; Larry Poll 12. B&B4; Athletes 6. Bourdo's 3;'Softball Club 10, Dia­ mond Club 5; Softball Club 11. Hast. Mer­ chants 9; Mutual 19. Flexfab 2; Middleville 20. Bliss 9; Viatcc 7. Fiberglass 5; McDonalds 16. MV 10. Homerun Contest Gold Maurer, Ath. 3. B. Snider. McD. 2 (5 with one). Silver Grosser. Mid. 7; Leach. Sanitary 2 (3 with one). Next week's schedule June 29 6: 30 Viatec vs. Larry Poll 7: 30 Bliss vs. Sanitary 8: 30 Bourdo’s vs. MV. June 30 6: 30 Softball Club vs. Diamond Club 7: 30 Fiberglass vs. Flexfab 8: 30 Proline vs. Mutual July 1 6: 30 B&B vs. Middleville 7: 30 Athletes vs. Hast. Merchants 8: 30 McDonalds vs. Hast. Merchants Hastings Women’s Softball Standings The Law James Electric. Blue Hammer. Unity Satellite. City Bank Big Wheel P-Ring Results June 20 Unity Satellite 16. City Bank 12; Big Wheel 16. P Ring 8; Blue Hammer 15. James Elec­ tric 14. June 21 James Electric 13. The Law 12: City-Bank 17. P-Ring 4; Big Wheel. Unity Satellite 10. HYAA Little League Standings WL Community Gold4-1 Miller Real Estate4-1 Rax2-3 Moose Lodge|-4 Coleman Agency!-• Results Tues., June 14 Community Gold 10. Coleman 9; Rax 16. Moose 6. Thurs., June 16 Rax 12. Coleman 3. Miller Real Estate 9. Community Gold 2. equally between middle school through varsi­ ty teams, though Twin Valley Conference commitments make fielding varsity teams a No. 1 priority. Also under the plan, fees for non-revenuc sports would equal major revenue sports such as football and boys' basketball. Several Hastings parents said the new system will not affect their kids’ panicipation. “It’s worth it for my kids to play," Steve Youngs said. "The community, for one reason or another, has chosen to take away an hour of school and music. I'm just thankful we can do some extra things because the kids deserve all wc can give them. "The other option is no sports, and that is just not acceptable." Marsha Gahan, the mother of six children including two who will participate in sports, agrees that having to pay to participate is bet­ ter than not playing at all. "I don’t like the idea, but I guess I'll do it for the kids because I like them involved in things," she said. Some parents said their youngsters will have to help pay the fee themselves. Sue Mur­ phy. who will have two boys and a daughter participate at the high school level and another daughter in the middle school, said her family made the decision on its own to find summer jobs. There were no roundtable kitchen sum­ mit meetings. "It was a necessity in our case," she said. "The boys went out looking for jobs even before they knew they’d have to pay for sports. Wc said ’save your money' &:al they said 'no problem.”’ The parents don't sec the number of par­ ticipants on Hastings athletic teams falling off. The kids who want to play will still be there. "I think they'll get the numbers out if they get the price under S100." said Mrs. Murphy. "I’ve heard no parents say their kids won’t play. There are some borderline kids, but 1 haven’t heard of any.” Mrs. Gahan said a steep pay-forparticipation fee could cut into team numbers by keeping some youngsters from playing more than one sport. "I'm sure maybe not most kids, but the kids interested in multiple sports might put their foot down.” she said. "I think it will have a little impact, but not that much. I think people will still find a way to play." Mrs. Gahan is also interested in the academic side of the pay-for-participation question. She is upset that other programs were cut in addition to sports. Still, athletics will survive, she said. "I send my kids to school for academics first, sports second. I think most parents think that way." she said. "I don't think it will be that big of a problem." Brown hits 16 in all-star loss Siena College-bound Mike Brown scored lb points, but his West BCD all-star team lost to the BCD East team 115-91 at Eastern Michigan University. Brown's 16 points led lhe West team, which also featured C.B. Long of Lakewood. The night also featured a Class A all-star game. Following the games. Brown was named to a single Michigan all-star team from all four classes which will play two games against an Ohio team. The first game was held in Toledo on June 22 while the second will be June 23 at 8 p.m. at the Saginaw Civic Center. Upcoming Sports June 23 — Junior golf program: A junior golf program for students in the fourth through eighth grades will be held at Yankee Springs Golf Course. The cost of the six-week program is Sl per sessions. For more infor­ mation call 795-9532. June 25 — Hickory Corners Run and Bike: Will be held at 8 a.m. at Cadwalladcr Park. Contestants run 5.8 miles and bike 21.9 miles. Call 342-5996 for more information. June 27-29 — Hastings Intermediate Ten­ nis Open: Will be held at the Johnson Field courts with the early deadline June 25. The entry fee is S10 and should be mailed to Kay Loftus. 537 W. Green Street. Hastings. The tournament is for boys and girls ages 12-16. June 27-29 — Middleville-Lakewood Novice Tennis Tournament: The signup for the girls 10-and-under tournament will be June 27. the 15-and-under June 28, and the 18-and-under June 29. All draws are at 8:30 a.m. Call 795-9159 for more information. June 30-July 4 — Harness racing: At the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds at I p.m. each day. Racers compete for SI00,000 in prize money. July 1 — Demolition derby— A Figure Eight Demolition Derby will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds. Con­ testants compete for a $1,000 purse. Thornapple Manor OPEN HOUSE Sunday, June 26, 1988 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2700 Nashville. Rd., Hastings �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 23, 1988 — Page 9 Dealer pleads guilty to selling drugs in Hastings by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A former local resident who traveled regularly from his Three Rivers home to Hastings to sell marijuana pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges of delivery of marijuana. Police arrested Troy L. Walker, 26, in February after a lengthy surveillance operation involving a second accused drug seller who made an undercover purchase from Walker. Walker was scheduled to go to trial on the four-year felony charge Tuesday morning, but he reached a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office before the proceedings began. Under terms of the agreement, the prosecutor agreed to drop an added habitual drug offense charge in exchange for Walker's guilty plea to two counts of selling marijuana. The habitual offender charge could have doubled his maximum possible jail sentence. Winding up two months of investigation by Hastings police, Walker and his ex-girlfriend were arrested Feb. 26 as they drove into town to sell the drug. Three Rivers police, who had been watching Walker, alerted Hastings officials that the two were on their way into town. Local police had been watching him for several months and had been working with Three Rivers officials before making the arrest. "He'd generally come into town on Friday or every other Friday," said Deputy Police Chief Jerry Sarver after lhe arrest. "He just drove around and made stops from his car, basically." When police caught up to Walker Feb. 26, they pulled close to one-quarter pound of marijuana out of his girlfriend’s 1973 Pontiac Catalina. The estimated street value was $400, Sarver said. Police later recovered marijuana on a frisbee under the front scat of the car plus two paper bags in the trunk, each containing several plastic bags of the drug. At his preliminary exam in March, local resident Duane Shellenbarger testified that he gave Walker S30 for a quarter ounce of marijuana at Shellenbarger's Hastings apartment on Feb. 5. Walker then took Shellenbarger out to the fire bam in Hastings, weighed the marijuana and gave Shellenbarger the quarter ounce in a plastic bag. Hastings police cracking down on unpaid parking violations by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Two dozen area residents received a most unwelcome invitation in the mail this week courtesy of the Hastings Police Department. The traffic citations sent out Friday by police invite motorists with a history of parking violations to come to court to clear up their records. Deputy Police Chief Jerry Sarver said authorities are advising people with several unpaid parking violations to come clean while they can still afford to pay the fines. 'We've taken a harsh stand on parking violations," he said. "So I decided once I took this office last October, we'd clean things up." Police have numerous unpaid parking violations on file, ranging from parking too close to stop signs, to parking overnight on a city street Police even have some leftover violations for parking downtown with unexpired parking meters. The meters may be gone, but the unpaid parking violations are still valid, Sarver said. For those receiving traffic citations in lhe mail, the cost of their tickets has already gone up from $1 to $3 per violation to a minimum of S15 for the citation - plus the costs of each violation. "The court assesses additional fines and costs when a citation is issued, so it's to their advantage to get those paid early," Sarver said. "After a while it gets worse." If more than seven citations pile up, the courts can notify lhe Michigan Secretary of State to deny a license renewal for the offender, Sarver said. Perhaps more important, vehicles with several unpaid parking violations can be impounded and towed away. Unlike other tickets, Sarver said parking violations are assessed to the car and not the driver. "Sometimes a kid will get the violation and not tell his folks and refuse to pay it, " he said. "But the registered owner is responsible." Sarver said the traffic citations sent out last week are only lhe latest step in clearing up old parking violations - some of which date back several years. More will be on the way, he said. Shellenbarger testified he look the marijuana, put it in a paper bag and dropped it off behind Eberhard's Super Market in Hastings, where two waiting police officers picked it up. Shellenbarger was one of 25 people arrested in the Hastings area Oct. 1 on various drug charges. In a plea agreement with the Barry County prosecutor's office, he pleaded guilty to one count of selling marijuana Nov. 13. As part of the arrangement, Shellenbarger agreed to assist police with other drug investigations in lhe area. The prosecutor's office, in turn, dropped a second charge, of selling marijuana, pending against Shellenbarger. Shellenbarger had told police he had made several purchases from Walker in 1987. Walker's former girlfriend, Dawn Poltorak, pleaded guilty in March to a reduced charge of possession of marijuana, a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a S 1,000 fine. As part of her plea arrangement, she agreed to testify against her former boyfriend. Poltorak, who said she had been living with Walker for nine months before their arrest, said Walker had been driving "on and off to Hastings to sell the drug. Whitelock announces candidacy to 88th District House seat Richard Whitelock, an Ionia businessman, has announced his candidacy for state representative in the 88th District as a challenge to the Incumbent Republican, Robert Bender. Whitclock, who recently was elected state chairman of the Michigan Libertarian Party at the Libertarian State Convention in Romulus, released the following statement. ■ “It is obvious that the people are becoming more and more disillusioned and disenchanted with the status-quo politics of tweedle-dec and twcedlc-dum Republicans and Democrats. Richard Whitelock “While the politicians of the two special­ interest parties try to make people think hcy’rc different, lhe record proves other­ wise. In fact, there is absolutely no difference between Republicans and Democrats! “They both bci.-ve in lhe concept of biggovemment and they constantly want lo in­ crease the size of government even more. They both want to burden lhe people with higher taxes while they continue to line their own pockets with outrageous salary increases. They both want to strip the people of iheir constitutional and God-given rights. And they both wanl to force more government in­ terference and intervention into the lives of peaceful and honest citizens. "About the only thing the Repbulicans and Democrats disagree on is how they go about achieving the same results. “Political policies of the Rcpublicrats on a national scale is an absolute disgrace. Together, they’ve driven us from a free democracy into state-controlled socialism. In Michigan, the hypocritical and corrupt policies of state politicians are some of the worst in the entire country. “During this campaign. I’ll be raising some serious questions about issues which concern not only the people of the 88th District, but all of the people of Michigan. It’s time that all of the people have some representation in Lansing, not just lhe wealthy special-interest groups who can afford to buy the politician of their choice. “Personally, I’m fed-up and disgusted with politicians who want the power of government to control our lives and our pocketbooks and I believe the voters fee) the same way. If they do. they'll have a libertarian candidate to vote for in November. Trial set for accused drug dealers A new trial date of Sept 19 has been set in the case of two brothers accused of dealing drugs out of their homes in Barry County. Trial had been set for July 11 for Howard P. and Timothy R. Wymer, but a delay in having transcripts prepared frum their preliminary exam led to setting a new trial date. Howard Wymer, 28, of 5028 S. Bedford Road, faces charges of delivery of marijuana, conspiracy to deliver marijuana, possession of a sawed-off shotgun and possession of a firearm during a felony. Possessing the sawed-off shotgun is a five-year or S2.500 offense. Timothy Wymer, 23, 8198 S. Bedford Road, is charged with four counts of delivery of marijuana and one count of conspiracy to deliver. Each is a four-year offense. The two were arrested in early morning raids Feb. 26 at the conclusion of a month-long undercover operation conducted by state police and sheriffs deputies. A motion from the prosecutor’s office to combine trials for the two brothers will be heard Aug. 23. A defense motion to quash testimony from the preliminary exam also will be heard that day. Bond was continued in the matter. In other court buxines,: A Charlotte resident arrested in March for carrying a loaded rifle in Hastings was sentenced last week to the maximum one year in jail on a charge of possession of marijuana. Kyle A. Brock, 24, received no jail lime on lhe charge of possession of a loaded firearm, but was placed on a three-year term of probation for that offense. Originally charged with carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, Brock pleaded guilty in April to lhe two lesser offenses of possession of a loaded weapon and possession of marijuana. Brock, of 227 S. Lincoln, Charlotte, also was ordered to pay S1,000 in fines and $500 in court costs. He also was prohibited from driving during his three-year probationary period, ordered to have substance abuse counseling and banned from Tyden Park in Hastings. Prior to sentencing. Brock told the cou.t his problem primarily stemmed from substance abuse. "I really would like to go to an alcohol treatment program because I'm really not getting any help in jail," he said. ’That's where my problems are coming from." Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster read a list of Brock's previous convictions, which included possession of open intoxicants, driving while impaired, and drunk and disorderly conduct "Our hope is you'll gel with these programs and whip your alcohol and drug problems and become a productive citizen," Shuster said. A Battle Creek man stood mute last week to a charge of breaking and entering a home in Assyria Township. An automatic innocent plea was entered on behalf of Daniel W. Millious, of E. Michigan Ave. A pretrial hearing was set for July 13. Millious, 23, was arrested May 18 on charges that he broke into a home in the 14900 block of Wing Road in March. The offense carries a penalty of 15 years in prison. Bond was continued, but Millious remains lodged in the Barry County Jail. His co-defendant in lhe break-in, Fred R. Smith, also stood mute to a charge of breaking and entering last week in court. Smith, of 665 E. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek, also stood mute to an habitual offender charge that he has three prior felony convictions. If found guilty of the supplemental charge, Smith, 21, could be sentenced to life in prison. A pretrial hearing was set for July 13, and bond was continued. A walker hearing has been set in the case of a 29-year-old Shelbyville resident accused of malicious destruction of personal property. In a walker hearing, participants re-enact, or walk through, the actions that led to the offense. The hearing for Douglas B. Sans will be held June 30 before visiting Judge McCauley. Trial also was set last week for Aug. 8 in the case Sans, of 4794 Bea St., is accused of damaging a rear-projection television set belonging to a relative residing in Orangville Township. The charge is a felony offense punishable by up to four years in prison and/or S2.000 in fines. Bond was continued in the case. A Nashville driver pleaded guilty last week to drunken driving, second offense. Michael Weinert, 37, offered lhe plea in exchange for a dismissal of a charge of drunken driving, third offense. The prosecutor's office also agreed to dismiss a charge of driving with a suspended license pending in district court, and Weinert agreed to plead no contest to an unrelated charge of assault and battery also pending in district court. Weinert, of 6265 Thornapple Lake Road, told the court he was arrested May 11 on East Center Road in Hastings. He had been drinking in a taven and was caught weaving down lhe road by police while on his way home. The charge carries a maximum sentence of one year in jail and $1,000 in fines. Sentencing was set for July 13, and he was remanded to the custody of lhe sheriff. Also on June 15, a Woodland driver pleaded guilty to drunken driving, second offense. Jeffrey S. Berry, of 137 N. Main SL, was arrested in April on Payne Lake Road in Yankee Springs Township after he ran off the road and hit a telephone pole. Berry told lhe court he had been drinking at a friend's house prior to the accident Moments before the crash, he had been playing with lhe radio and lost control of the car on the wet pavement, he said. Berry, 25, agreed to plead guilty to lhe second offense charge in exchange for lhe prosecutor's agreement to drop lhe more serious third offense charge at Berry's sentencing. Sentencing was set for July 6 before Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming. Robert H. Madden, 19, stood mute last week in circuit court to a charge of carrying a concealed weapon. Madden, of 1320 W. Quimby, was arrested May 26 on lhe charge, which arose from an incident in March. Hastings Police charge Madden with carrying a knife in his car in the 300 block of South Michigan Avenue. The offense carries a penally of five years or $2,500. A pretrial hearing was set for July 6 before Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming. A Plainwell couple stood mute last week to several charges of welfare fraud. Automatic pleas of innocent were entered by the court on behalf of both William C. and Joyce B. Nickerson, of 8790 Marsh Road. Pretrial hearings were set for both for July 13. They were arrested May 17 on charges of illegally receiving food stamps and Aid to Dependant Children between June and December 1986 by failing to properly inform the Barry County Department of Social Services about their financial condition. The charges of welfare fraud over $500 and welfare fraud by failure to inform carry sentences of up to four years and/or $2,000. The charge of attempted welfare fraud is a two-year felony with a possible fine of up to $1,000. And a Delton woman recently convicted of attempted larceny in a building and disturbing the peace was arraigned last week on two counts of breaking and entering. Cindra Reed, 27, stood mute to lhe two 10-year felony charges, and automatic innocent pleas were entered by the court. A pretrial hearing was set for July 6 before Judge Deming. Following an altercation in court between Reed and her court-appointed attorney, Charles Stiles, Judge Shuster removed Stiles and appointed David Dimmers to represent Reed. She remains lodged in the Barry County Jail. 15 mailboxes destroyed in Prairieville At least two people went on a minor rampage Sunday night, smashing 15 mailboxes in the Pine Lake area in a two-hour period. Prairieville Township Police Chief Tom Pennock said several residents living near Three Mile and Enzian roads reported incidents of mailbox damage between 11:30 p.m. Sunday and 1:30 a.m. Monday morning. "Several of the resident heard the people out there screaming and yelling and beating on their boxes," Pennock said. Police are unsure how many people were involved, but they believe the 15 boxes were damaged by lhe same people operating out of two cars. The investigation is continuing, Pennock said. LggaiNotices CLERK'S CERTIFICATE AND AUTHENTICATION I. Loi* Bromley, the Township Clerk of Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan, do hereby cer­ tify that in pursuance of law and statute provided, al a regular meeting of the Barry Townsnip Board held on June 7. 19B8, al 7:30 o'clock p.m. ot the Barry Township Hall located within lhe Township of Barry, ot which the following members were present, the Board enacted ond passed Ordinance No. 34. hereinbefore recorded, to become effec­ tive August 1. 1988. and that lhe members of sold Board present at said meeting voted on the adop­ tion of said Ordinance as follows: David Hughes. Ave: Judith E. Wooer, Aye; Lois Bromley. Aye; William B. Wooer. Aye; Arnold Lawarence. Absent. I do further certify that an attested copy of Or­ dinance No. 34 was filed with the County Clerk on June 15. 1988 ond that said Ordinance No. 34 was duly published in the Hastings Banner, a newspaper printed in Hostings. Michigan, and cir­ culated in Barry Township on June 23. 1988, and further that said Ordinance No. 34 was recorded in said Ordinance book on the 15th day of June 1988. Doted: June 15. 1988 William B. Wooer Barry Township Supervisor Lois Bromley Barry Township Clerk ORDINANCE CODIFICATION SYSTEM TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, MICHIGAN An ordinancer to provide an ordinance codifica­ tion system for the Township of Barry and to amend certain penal provisions of certain other or­ dinances of the Township of Barry ond to repeal certain ordinances of the Township of Barry. THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY ORDAINS: 1. That the following ordinances of the Township of Barry shall be codified to an ordinance codifica­ tion system, which system, shall rearrange ond renumber ordinances and sections thereof, which ordinances shall bear the section number adjacent to said ordinances as it appears in Section 4 below. 2. That certain of the penal provisions of Township of Barry ordinances, os designated in Section 4 below, shall be amended to provide penalties os indicated in Section 4 below. 3. Certain ordinances shall be repealed for Barry Township as indicated in Section 4 below. 4. The following ordinances shall be codified, amended, ond repealed os indicated below in ac­ cordance with this ordinance: ORDINANCE CODE NUMBER NUMBER 1. Junkyard Regulation Repealed by Ordinance Number 33. 2. Building Ordinance is hereby repealed. 3. Parking Ordinance Is hereby repealed. 4. Parking Baseline Street. Amended to be known as Baseline Street and Main Street. Amend to include Main Street in body. 5. Loitering and Emergency Curlew Is hereby repealed. 6. Dismantled Cars is Repealed by Ordinance Number 32. 7. Public School Motor Vehicle Ordinance. 8. Division of Recorded Lots. AMENDMENT 8. Division of Recorded Lots and Parcels Renumbered by Ordinance 24. 9. Hunting/Flrearms on School Property. 10. Uniform Traffic Code. Section 6 of Ordinance 10 being Section 5.14C. Exhibition Driving. Township of Barry ordinance codification system shall be amended from "any two” to "any”. Section 6 of Ordinance 10 being Section 5.14C. Exhibition Driving. Township of Barry ordinance codification system Add Sec 5.14C 7. "Violation of this section is a civil Infraction." AMENDMENT 10. Amendment to Uniform Traffic Ordinance renumbered by Ordinance 25. UPDATE OF 10. Updates to Uniform Traffic Code renumbered by Ordinance 26. 11. Public Health Safety and Welfare Sec. 2 Disorderly Conduct Sec. 2:16 Repealed Sec. 2:18 Repealed. (add) Sec. 2.21. Any person who shall willfully enter, upon the lands or premises of another without lawful authority, after having been forbid­ den so to do by the owner or occupant, agent or servant of the owner or occupant, or any person being upon the or premises of another, upon being notified to depart therefrom by the owner or occu­ pant, the agent or servant of either, who without lawful authority neglects or refuses to depart therefrom, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by im­ prisonment in the county jail for not more than 30 days or by a fine of not more than $50.00, or both, in the discretion of the court. Sec. 3 Beer. Wine and Liquor. Sec. 3.1 Amend to 21 years. Sec. 3.4 Amend to 21 years. (odd) Sec. 3.8 Any person under 21 years who knowingly possesses intoxicating beverages is guilty of a civil infraction. Sec. 4 Health, Safety and Welfare. Sec. 4.1 Repealed 10/25/83. Sec. 4.5 Repeal Sec. 4.6 Repeal. Sec. 5 Public Nuisances. Sec. 5.11 1b. Repeal. ADDITION TO Bonfires and Outdoor Rubbish Fires 11. renumbered by Ordinance 27. AMENDMENT TO Public Nuisances renumbered by 28. 11. AMENDMENT TO 11. Establishment of Police Line or Clear Zone renumbered to Ordinance 29. 12. Michigan Electrical Code. 13. Gull Lake Speed and Control. 14. Sewer Ordinance. 15. Sewer Ordinance Amendment. 15A. Sewer Ordinance Amendment, Rate 8 Mandatory Connection Ordinance renumbered to 30. 16. Cable Ordinance. 17. Dangerous Buildings renumbered to 31. 17. Gull lake Sewer - Mandatory Connection. 18. Gull Lake Sewer • Second Amendment to Kate & Mandatory Connection. 19. Gull Lake Sewer • Amendment to Rale & Mandatory Connection. 20. Consumers Power Company. 21. O & A Electric Company. 22. Gull Lake Sewer Amendment to Rate & Mundalory Connection. 22. Cemetery Ordinance renumbered to 23. 23. Cemetery Ordinance. 24. Division of Recorded Lots and Parcels. 25. Amendment to Uniform Traffic Code. 26. Update of Uniform Traffic Code. 27. Bonfires and Outdoors Rubbish Fires. 28. Public Nuisances. 29. Establishment of Police Line & Clear Zone. 30. Rate & Mandatory Connection Ordinance. 31. Dangerous Buildings. 32. Dismantled Cars. 33. Junk Yard. 34. House Cleaning Ordinance. (6/23) MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Default having been mode in the terms and conditions of o certain mortgage made by KENNETH P. YEAKEL, a single man of Borry County. Michigan. Mortgagor, to Michigan National Bank — Battle Creek, n/k/o Michigan National Bank, a national bonking association, Mortgagee, doled the I4lh day ol January. 1987. and recorded in the office ol the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry ond State of Michigan, on the 20th day of February. 1987 in Libor 477 of Borry County Records, on pogo 36. on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due, at the dole of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of Twenty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Four and 21/100 ($29,284.21) Dollars; And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having boon instituted to recover lhe debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of lhe power of sale contained in said rnortgogo, ond pursuant to the statute of the Stole of Michigan in such cose mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that on Friday, the 22nd day of July. 1988 ol 10 o'clock, local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole at public auction, lo the highest bidder, al the East door en­ trance to the Court House in Hasting*. Michigan (that being the building where lhe Circuit Court for the County of Borry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may be necessary lo pay the amount due. os aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at Twelve and 629/100 percent (12.629%) per annum ond oil legal costs, charges and exKses. including lhe attorney fees allowed by , and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest in the premises. Which sold premises ore described as follows: All of that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Borry in the County of Barry, ond State of Michigan, and described os follows, to wit: Parcel 1: Parcel ol land in the northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town I North. Range 9 West, described as beginning at a point on the North right of way line of the Old Kolamazoo Road, said point being 1313.14 feel South ol ond 322.88 leet East of the north 1 /4 post of lhe above Section 7. thence North 1 degree 10' West 103.44 feet, thence, north 88° 5ff East 100 feet, thence South 1° 101 East 103.44 feel to said north right of way line, thence south 88° 50' West along sold right of way line 100 feet to the place of beginning, Borry Township, Borry County. Michigan. Parcel II: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1 /4 of Section 7. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at a point on the North right of way line ol the Old Kalamazoo Rood, said point being 1316.7 feel South of ond 147.92 feet East of the North 1/4 post of sold Section 7. running thence North 1° 10' West 103.44 feet, thence North 88° 50* East 175 feet, thence South 1° 10’ East 103.44 feel lo said North right of way line, thence South 88° 50* West along said right of way 175 feet to the place of beginning. During the six months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dcted ot Farmington Hills, Michigan. May 5, 1988 Gary J. Galopin 30445 Northwestern Hwy. 4204 Farmington Hills. Ml 48018 Attorney for Mortgagee MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK _ Mortgagee (7/7J NOTETOMfNBHBRBDABD — June 13. 1988. 7:30 p.m. Pledge to Flog. All Board Members present Eleven Citizens. Approved May 9 Regular and May 17 Special Board minutes. Received Treasurers and all Committee 8 Cor­ respondence reports. Heard zoning problems from parties involved. Approved payment ol all bills. Received notice from DNR for permit issued Barry County Road Commission • Soggio Rd. culvert. Approved 1988 rood work. MTA Dues. County Chapter Dues. Adding machine for Zoning Ad­ ministrator and pumping of Twp. Park privy. Waived Truth in Taxation hoofing. Meeting adjourned 9:55 p.m. Shirley R. Case, Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker. Supervisor (6/23) MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING COOES Berry Ceuaty, MkNgM Ordinance No. 88-27 Effective July 4, 1988 An Ordinance to designate an enforcing agency to discharge the responsibilities of the County of Borry under the provisions of the Stole Construc­ tion Code Act, begin Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, os amended; ond The COUNTY OF BARRY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. RESPONSIBILITY ASSUMED The County of Borry hereby assumes responsibihty for the administration of the State ol Michigan Plumbing and Mechanical Codes in ac­ cordance with Act 230 ol 1972, os amended. SECTION 2. ENFORCING AGENCY Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, in accordance with Act 230 of lhe Public Acts of 1972, os amend­ ed. the Building Official of the County of Barry is hereby designated as the enforcing agency to discharge the responsibilities of the County under act 230 of the Public Acts of 1972. as amended. State of Michigan. The County of Barry hereby assumes responsibility for the administration and enforcement of said act throughout Its limits. SECTION 3. FEES The fee structure for charges under these codes is set by the Borry County Board ol Commissioners by resolution. SECTION 4. REPEAL All other ordinances and portions of other or­ dinances of the County of Barry inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION 5. PUBLICATION This ordinance shall be effective after I *gal publication in accordance with the provisions of the County charter governing some. SECTION 6. SAVING CLAUSE Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding in any court, or any rights acquitted, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Sec­ tion 2 of this ordinance: nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by the ordinance. Passed ond Approved: Moy 24. 1988 Theodore McKelvey. Chairman Barry County Board ol Commissioners (6/23) SUBSCRIBE...to the Banner for all your LOCAL NEWS! �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 23. 1988 One arrested, two hurt in Friday road accidents Social News in the Area: rm 19| Pierce-Denney engagement told Karen M. Pierce and Lloyd W. Denney have announced their engagment. A July 2 wedding is planned. Spindler-Horn exchange vows Hurless-Dickinson were married Heidt Spindler and Michael Hom were join­ ed in marriage May 7 at the First Presbyterian Church. Parents of the couple are Jim and Ellaric Spindler of Hastings and Lou and Jerry Hom of Grand Blanc. Maid of honor was Sandy Spindler. Bridesmaids were Anna Spindler, Christy Spindler. Jane Panfil and Kathy Mulhern. Flowcrgirl was Mindy Thacker. Rick Young served as best man and Troy Nictling. Carl Quist. Matt Conquest and Jerry Hom were groomsmen. Jeremy Hom was ringbearcr and David Hom and Rusty Gonzer were ushers. Guest registrar, were Barbie Carlson and Laura Wiswcll. The couple will reside in Holland. On May 14. Joy Hurless and Virgil Dickin­ son were united in marriage at the Hastings Bible Missionary Church. The Rev. Harold Hart and Rev. Steve Palm officiated. She is the daughter of Kenneth Hurless Jr. and Lois Hurless of Hastings. He is lhe son of Floyd and Lorraine Dickin­ son of Grand Rapids. Jolcta Hurless, cousin of the bride, was maid of honor and Bob Shears, cousin of the groom, was best man. The couple now lives in Byron Center. 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All workers bonded. 945-9^18 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk One was arrested, two were injured and three citations were issued in four separate highway accidents Friday in Barry County. Early in the morning on Friday, a 29-year-old Wayland driver was taken into custody for drunken driving after he rolled his car over in Carleton Township. Jerry J. Washburn, of 373 137th Ave., initially refused medical attention, but later was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was treated for a cut above the eye and a sore neck. He then was transferred to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he was treated for a fractured neck and released Monday. Shortly after 1 a.m. Friday, Washburn was driving south on North Broadway near Carlton Center Road when his car left the Local reaction mixed in ‘Workfare’ proposal by Elaine Gilbert and the Associated Press Local opinions are varied to landmark reform bills passed by the U.S. Senate and House to turn lhe country's welfare system in­ to a jobs program, with a rigorous child sup­ port collections component. Nearly all of the local people interviewed agreed that the philosophy of some of the "workfare" bills' programs would enhance opportunities for welfare recipients and their future quality of life by helping them get out of the system. But most thought the price tag was too high in view of the deficit national budget. The centerpiece of both bills is a massive new jobs, education and training program aimed at people who are long-term or likely to become long-term welfare recipients. The legislation also contains stringent new child support collection requirements meant to assure that non-custodial parents pay their fair share. The Senate bill, passed 93-3 last week, car­ ries a five-year price tag of about $2.8 billion, while the House plan, passed narrowly in December, is much more generous and would cost $7 billion. Richard Ritter, director of the Barry County Department of Social Services, said he has not had an opportunity to become familiar with details of the bills, but he endorses the philosophy of welfare recipients participating in work and job training in exchange for receiving general assistance funds. A few years ago. the county DSS. as well as other counties, had quite a successful work and training program at public sector agencies until state interpretation of policy canceled the program. Ron Decker, programs manager at DSS. said he feels that provisions of the bills would have more impact on other states than Michigan because the state already does more than most for its poor. Consequently, he said the bills would help bring states up to Michigan's standards. Ritter said that if state programs were equalized it might reduce the number of peo­ ple coming into Michigan for welfare programs. Concerning cost of the proposals, he said he didn't know whether the country was ready to take on such a large spending plan. Ritter also pointed out that Barry County already has a good child support collection program, one of the strongest in the state. Betty Heidt, coordinator of adult education and alternative education programs for Hastings Area Schools, said welfare reform that would include requirements to obtain education is "something that should be done." "1 have not seen details of lhe bill, but let's face it, if you don’t get an education, you can't get a job." Heidt said. She said a recent program that provided for welfare recipients to attend classes "helped turn a lot of people around." That program ended when there was a change in state policy, she said. "It was a very, very interesting thing to watch because attitudes (of recipients) chang­ ed" for the better, she said of the previous education program. Fred Jacobs, who serves on the area Private Industry Council (PIC), said he opposes the high cost of the welfare reform bills and is most interested in seeing programs that will actually help people help themselves and establish a cut-off to get people off govern­ ment assistance. PIC merges governmental agencies with private industry representatives to have a role in how funds are spent for job training programs. "The problem is govern­ ment mandates spending more, but they do not tell us how they can collect it." Jacobs said of the House biil. "I can't see exposing laxpayers to another S7 billion (of programs). That's a lot of HBHH money. Where is it going to MMjHM come from? jHasSHsf “It's time to look at the working class and say they've had enough (taxes)," he said. "Il’s not fair to the working public that we continue »o tax them to support people not willing to help themselves. Not only should there be a work provision, there should also be some sort of cut-off. To many of them (welfare recipients), lhe programs we sponsor are their way of life. "Very few people go off the program. We sec the same faces and names (in PIC pro­ grams) months and years later." Jacobs said he also believes there should be a "morality" policy that would not reward unwed mothers ano divorced people who have children out of wedlock by providing more funds for each additional child. A fault Jacobs finds with welfare is that “no where in goverment programs do wc legislate enthusiasm (for working) and responsibility. He said government leaders need to find solutions to getting welfare recipients off the rolls in a quicker fashion. Otherwise with the new proposals, "it's like throwing buckets of water on a major fire." In the meantime. Steve Reid, executive director of Love Inc. of Barry County, said he has been talking with others in the community aboul asking Senator Jack Welborn to sponsor a bill at the state level lo require welfare reci­ pients who are able to accept minimum wage jobs while the government supplements their low income for a time to phase them out of the public assistance programs. Such a plan actually could save the state money, Reid said. As an example, he pointed out that if a per­ son who was receiving $600 per month in welfare payments could instead be allowed to earn $400 a month at a minimum wage job and receive $250 a month in welfare, the dif­ ference of $350 in welfare payments could be a saving to the slate. This plan would give lhe recipient a $50 per month bonus as an incentive for working, he said. Reid said the plan also should allow reci­ pients to keep their medical insurance and child care, if any happened to be involved, for a period of time to ease them into being able to support themselves. Otherwise, not many are going to be able to find jobs that pay more than Aid to Dependent Children, he said. "One of the biggest gripes I’ve heard (from welfare recipients) is that they cannot afford to take a job because they'd be losing ground." Of the plan. Reid said he thinks it could be "a landmark bill because there's never been anything like that. Il's practical, too." And the plan probably would require less paperwork than the current system, govern­ ment employees have told Reid. Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Friday through Sunday Fair and mild Friday. Scattered thundershowers Saturday. Then fair and mild again Sunday. Highs mostly in the 80s. Lows Friday in the lower 40s to lower 50s. Warming lhe rest of the weekend into the mid 50s to mid 60s. pavement, said Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Jay Olejniczak. Washburn's 1980 Chevrolet became airborne and struck a traffic sign 30 feet off the southwest side of the road. The car continued forward, struck a tree off the west side of the pavement, traveled another 10 feel and came to a rest, the deputy said. Olejniczak said deputies found three cans of beer in the back seat of the car and one open can on the floor in the front seat. Washburn, who told deputies he thought he was in Yankee Springs, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or another controlled substance, Olejniczak said. A chemical test was taken and forwarded to the Michigan State Police Crime Lab in Lansing, Olejniczak said. In early afternoon, a 17-year-old driver was cited for violation of the basic speed law after he struck the back of a car whose driver was making a turn. Robert A. Loudermilk, of 2135 Hickory Road, Battle Creek, was driving on M-43 southwest of Bendere Road in Prairieville Township when he came upon a car ahead in his lane. Crissa E. Pender, 39, of 5092 Woodlawn Beach, Hickory Corners, told Barry County Deputy Sheriff Lynn Cruttenden she had signaled to turn when she saw Loudermilk's 1976 Pontiac in her rear-view mirror. Cruttenden said Pender told him Loudermilk did not slow down and struck the back of her 1983 Oldsmobile. Because of the glare of the sun, Loudermilk said he was unable to see any signal on the car ahead. Both were wearing seat belts and neither was injured in the crash. Also on Friday, an 18-year-old Allegan man was not hurt when he rolled his car over off Cedar Creek Road, just south of Brogan Road in Hope Township. Sheriffs Deputy Robert Abendroth said Steven J. Muenzer, of 665 44th St., Allegan, was southbound when his 1981 Buick left lhe highway. The car traveled 135 feet, struck a ditch and rolled over on the ditch bank. Both Muenzer and his passenger, a 15-year-old Delton girl, were wearing seat belts and were not hurt in the crash. Muenzer told Abendroth he was unfamiliar with the area, which contributed to his losing control of the car on the sharp curves. No citation was issued, Abendroth said, and the vehicle was removed by Daniels Wrecker. And a 10-year-old girl was taken to Pennock Hospital after a two-vehicle fender bender on Charlton Center Road at M-66 in Woodland Township. April Matzen, of 5600 Upton Road, Hastings, was treafed and released afterward. Trooper Terry Klotz of the Michigan State Police Hastings Post said the accident occurred when Suzanne Lea Gonek, 30, was driving east on Charlton Center Road, approaching M-66. Meanwhile Kenneth H. Ackley, 76, was turning left from northbound M-66 onto westbound Charlton Center Road. Golnek, also of 5600 Upton Road, Hastings, stopped at lhe stop sign as Ackley began his turn. But before Ackley could complete his turn, Golnek drove into the intersection and struck Ackley in the driver's door. Neither Ackley nor his wife, Ruby, 71, both of 1994 Clark Road, Woodland, were injured in the accident. Both were wearing seat belts, Klotz said. Golnek, who was belted, was unhurt in the crash. Her third passenger, Suzanne Matzen, of the same address, also did not suffer any injuries in the accident, Klotz said. Golnek received a citation for failure to yield the right of way. Student sentenced to jail for summer, school in fall by Jeff Kaczmarczyk An 18-year-old high school student will be allowed to return to school in September but will be spending the rest of the summer in jail for stealing tires from a used car. Michael F. Loose, of 321 W. Main St., Middleville, pleaded guilty in February to taking two tires off of a car at McKibben Used Cars in October. Observing that Loose has a history of behavioral and emotional problems, Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster sentenced Loose June 15 to six months in jail. But the jail sentence will be temporarily suspended in September so that Loose can finish his high school education at Kent Skills Center in Grand Rapids. Prior to sentencing, Loose's attorney, James Fisher, requested a private conference in the judge's chambers. Afterwards Fisher said his client had made a mistake but should be allowed to finish his education in order to become a better citizen. Under prodding from the court. Loose said he wanted to mend his ways. "I guess I'm trying to make some changes in my life," he said. "I haven't led a productive life, and I'd like to change and lead a productive life." But Shuster said Loose had a history of trouble with the law that he had ducked in th: past. "You've had behavioral and emotional problems, and you've taken advantage of them, haven't you?" Shuster asked. "Yes," replied Loose. "You've used that as a ticket to violate the law, saying 'they'll let me get a way with it,’ haven't you?" Shuster said. "Yes," answered Loose. "Sometimes we make the mistake of being overindulgent in being kindly," Shuster said. "We do that individual a disservice with such leniency. "We see a whole lot of people who have your problems and a whole lot more," Shuster said, telling Loose he's not the only person with special problems. After Loose completes his schooling in June 1989 the court will consider returning him to jail to complete his six-month sentence. He was placed on a five-year term of probation. John Deere Parts and Service For Equipment That’s Ready When You Are Don't risk costly equipment breakdowns during harvest season. Get your harvester in top condition with genuine John Deere parts and service. Our professional service technicians. Dan. Steve and Bryan, have the equipment and experience to spot potential problems and make repairs fast. Plus. 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Ranch house on beautifully landscaped lot. 2-3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen with eating area, 1V> baths, finished base­ ment with family room, bar and pos' l.e bedroom, attached 2 car garage with work snop Algonquin Lake Area. Priced in the 60's. Call — 945-2447 THORNAPPLE VALLEY � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-06-30.pdf fede6a8e0fabc8548ee92681e228b0ed PDF Text Text . E ...wrap tch sought for local incubator X? Pay-to-play plan receives criticism No gasoline found in 14Woodland wells See Page 3 See Page 2 See Page 11 Fireworks safety urged for boaters Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 _ Some Wot MkMrm communitie* have announced the canceUMioe of plans for fireworks displays for the Fourth of July because of the recent droufht. but the annual event al Algonquin Lake will take piaoe aa usual Monday at deak. "' tion '* " • “ antmity AasociaboMerslo avoid aaatkwbykeep- Hastings the finwoakawU belettathnd. Officiate mM *■ Mtearktet frost the Barry County ftarWTe IMpannaaai win be on handderiql dtedteftey to help en- VOLUME 133, NO. 27 , Banner __________ THURSDAY. JUNE 30. 1986 PRICE 25* Third millage vote possibility nixed by Hastings board wtatteJuv<dMurkik«n<nftiM , tl ‘MTri■IMMW ■ -- — — 1r- •. ■ WffiHM «tt Stenin Dupuy Robot 0pn*«B UM nMt-*-*- TS.’SSESS Rower he MiiMli ■■Maid M'mjttBtetfW »w WtetmaMM Red ww kyteg Just Breakin’in the Rain... P h Umbrellas had been a rare sight in Hastings this month until Tuesday when ,06-lnch of rain moistened the ground. These four employees (from left) of the Barry County Department of Social Services — Anna Mead, Cindy Karmes, Debra Desrochers and Carolyn Elder — were out walking during their afternoon break when the rainfall occurred. Tuesday's shower brings the total June rainfall to only 0.48 inch, and no more rain Is in sight until next week, said Dave McIntyre of WBCH, who charts Hastings precipitation for the National Weather Service. Five in­ ches of rain fell In June of 1987. "Lately, I've been collecting more dust (than water) In the rain gauge." he joked. by Kathleen Scott The Hastings Board of Education has officially announced that no millage increase election will be l^ld prior to the start of the 1988-89 school year. The announcement was made Monday afternoon at a special school board meeting held to approve the payment of bills, amend the 1987-88 budget and take care of any other business before the end of the fiscal year on June 30. “It's official that no, we will not be going for a millage prior to the start of the next school year," announced Board President Ann Ainslie. "I'm certain that we will go for it again, but we do not know when.” Another school tax election is not likely until at least late next winter, said SupL Carl Schoessel because of the November general election and inconvenience around the holidays. AU cuts previously approved by the board will hold. Those cutbacks, totalling S796.958, include reducing the school day by one hour ($260,000); eliminating counseling services at the middle school and high school as well as a half-time elementary counselor (SI 15,917); ceasing all funding for athletics (S106,544); and eliminating library services in all schools (565,524). Other cuts will affect co-curricular programs such as band, choir, yearbook and drama; outdoor education; driver's education; supplies and purchases; the construction trades program; and field trips for students. "Holding another election in August, which is what most people are talking about, really isn't going to solve a problem for next school year," Ainslie explained. "We really have to go along with our plans for next year, ana such an election would come very close to the opening of school. "And I think also what we need to do is we have to look at what the state does with its budget and see what the state aid package is going to be, and then we'U at least know what we need." Vice President Larry Haywood said the board needs a strategy for persuading -no" voters before it holds another election. "How could we justify going right away for another millage unless we can identify something that would make the outcome different," he said. See...MILLAQE, page 10 Eaton County court to hear case Goddard-Eckstein trial is moved by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Citing pre-trial publicity that would make it difficult to seat an impartial jury, themurder trials of Sharon Goddard and Richard Eckstein have been moved to Charlotte. One trial will be held for the two, but separate juries will decide the fate of the defendants, charged with arranging the shotgun slaying of Goddard's husband, Ricky, in January 1986. The trial is scheduled to begin July 11 in Eaton County Circuit Court. Officials anticipate the trial will run two to three weeks. Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming granted defense motions Friday for a change of venue after taking the requests under advisement on two previous occasions. Earlier he told defense attorneys David Dodge and John Hofman he would attempt to seat a jury in Barry County first. If that failed he would grant the motion to move the proceedings. But Friday he agreed with defense arguments that it would not be »**■ *”j!e to find Barry County jurors with no nar knowledge of the case. Goddard, 35, and Eckstein, 31, are charged with aiding and abetting first-degree murder 'Fighter RA, before drMa* into the iatenectioa. Bhndea MM police he thought Pelkey had her tum signal on when be pulled CM ia from of PrOey She added the did not ao a tan ripwl on Pelkey's vehicle. Rhodes, of 1317 S. Broadway, was iasued a citatioa for failure to yield. Staaoaaaid. Pelkey, who was not wearlag a aeat belt while silting In the rear of the car. was the only penne han U the accideo. Driver, 16, cited after car crashes A 16-yeeroid received a citation for driving without, license last week alter be swerved a> avoid a rabbit and crashed into an ewhaMonenL Michlgu Mfr Police Trooper Greg Fouty said John D. Stadel II wit northbound on Irish Road near State Road shortly alter noon June 22 when he attempted to avoid running over a rabbit that had nsa onto the roadway. Stadel lost control of the Mazda truck, slid tideways, struck the earthen embankment and rolled the vehicle upside down, Footy said. Stadel, of 9403 i-ake Highway, Vermontville, was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was treated and rrlratrd > and conspiracy to commit murder - both carrying maximum sentences of life in prison. They are accused of conspiring with two others to have Ricky Goddard murdered to collect insurance money. Also on Friday Deming took under advisement a motion to surpress two letter allegedly written to Goddard by Eckstein while the two have been lodged in the Barry County Jail. The letters were found by jail officials among Goddard's belongings. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley said that in the letters Eckstein allegedly says he won't "cop a plea," or plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for the dismissal of the current charges. Dodge, who represents Eckstein, asked that the letters be surpressed on the grounds that they're misleading and would prejudicethe jury. Arguing that they would constitute hearsay, Hofman, on behalf of Goddard, also asked the court to surpress them on behalf of his client Additionally on Friday: ■Deming denied a motion to exclude testimony by Eckstein's ex-wife. •He granted a motion to prohibit testimony about Norman Woodmansee's 1986 conviction for the murder of Ricky Goddard. •He turned down a defense motion to prohibit records of telephone conversations between witnesses and defendants from being entered into the record. •He took under advisement a motion to remove two names from the prosecution's list of witnesses. •And Deming denied a motion to dismiss one of the two charges against both defendants. Defense attorneys had unsuccessfully argued that they constituted double jeopardy, or being prosecuted twice for the same crime. When the trial begins July 11, 14 jurors will be selected for Eckstein’s jury first, then Goddard's. Each jury will listen to the same testimony, but will be instructed by the court what to disregard in their deliberations. Deming, who is scheduled to retire this fall, said this will be his first case involving two juries. Goddard and Eckstein remain lodged in the Barry County Jail. Sae...TRIAL, page 17 Hastings florist bound over to circuit court on arson charge by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Hastings florist who saw his shop burned down last year was bound over to circuit court Wednesday on charges that he set fire to his business. A suspicious fire that rapidly engulfed the building, plus two years of record financial losses, led authorities to file charges against Norman E. Barlow in connection with the February 1987 blaze that destroyed Barlow Gardens at 1505 S. Jefferson St. in Hastings. Barlow, of 325 Park St., is scheduled to be arraigned in Barry County Circuit Court July 6. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. District Court Judge Gary Holman ruled Wednesday there was probable cause to believe Barlow set the fire that destroyed some S85.OOO in stock, equipment and the building itself. At Barlow's preliminary exam Wednesday afternoon in 56th District Court, investigators from the Michigan State Police Fire Marshal's office said the fire that destroyed the florist shop appeared to have begun simultaneously in two locations in the building. The fire was reported at 10:42 p.m. Feb. 18, 10 minutes after Barlow told police he left the building. Detective Sgt. John Fatchett testified that the evidence at the scene indicated the fire broke out in both the office on the south side of the building and in a display room west of the office. Extensive damage in both areas led investigators to conclude the blaze began at both locations and spread to other areas of the building. Because fire spreads upward and out, Fatchett said markings on the carpeting, walls and the underside of furniture showed the fire began on the floor in both locations. In both spots carpeting and tile were destroyed, he said. Fatchett added that me irregular markings left by the blaze throughout the building indicate a highly flammable liquid was spread in the two areas. See...ARSON CHARGE, page 10 Paul Henry James Catchick Democratic Congressional candidate now a write-in by David T. Young The Democratic challenger to incumbent Republican Fifth District Congressman Paul Henry figures he will have to get al least 800 write-in votes in the Aug. 2 primary in order to win a spot on the November general elec­ tion ballot. James Catchick originally had planned to run against Henry in a more traditional fashion. He filed petitions and expected to run unopposed in the primary, like Henry, before the two were to meet in November. But last week the Suite Board of Canvassers ordered his name removed from the primary election ballot because of improprieties in petitions he filed to run for the office. The most costly violation in the process in­ volved not properly indicating whether the place the petitions were being circulated was the City of Grand Rapids or Grand Rapids Township. Al the top of the petitions, the circulator must (trike out the reference to either the city or township, leaving open the correct political jurisdiction. Howeve.. in some cases, this wasn’t done and Catchick consequently had 19 sheets with 329 signatures invalidated by the board of canvassers, said Brad Whitman, information supervisor with the Elections Bureau of the Michigan Secretary of State’s office. The Democratic candidate said he filed more than 1.200 petitions last May 21. though he was required to submit only 821 under state law. The loss of 329 signatures and a few others that were found to be invalid for other reasons brought Catchick’s final valid signature total to about 70 less than what was needed to win a spot on the primary ballot. Despite the problems. Catchick said, "This one glitch won’t keep us off the ballot (in November)." The challenger blamed the problem on what he called confusing state rules for filing peti­ tions. "procedures that keep someone other­ wise qualified from the ballot. When this hap­ pens. the public is the loser." he said. Whitman said the board of canvassers puts out a great deal of information for candidates on proper filing procedures before elections. He added that some of the pamphlets specifically warn against the mistake that was made by Catchick petition circulators. "There are 1.511 cities and townships in the Stale of Michigan, so it is particularly critical for for the circulators to indicate whether it’s the city or township when they have the same names." Whitman said. Debra Walsh. Henry campaign coor­ dinator. called the mistakes "very careless." See...CANDIDATES, page 11 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 30, 1988 Middleville man found innocent in sex case by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A jury look barely 15 minutes to deliberate last week before finding a 39-year-old Middleville man innocent of criminal sexual conduct with a 13-year-old girl. The mostly male jury found Frank Winans not guilty of second-degree criminal sexual conduct after six hours of conflicting testimony June 20 in Barry County Circuit Court. Winans, of 110 1/2 Fremont, was arrestedMarch 19 and charged with fondling the victim on two occasions in October and November 1987. In court last week, the victim testified that on the two occasions the incidents occurred, Winans had been drinking before touching her. Afterward he told her not to say anything about the incidents, she said. "All I remember is he telling me not to tell anyone," she told the court. But Winans, who testified in his own defense, denied ever touching the victim intimately. He also testified he was never alone with the victim during October and November 1987. In conflicting testimony, the alleged victim said she was fond of Winans and did not want to harm him. She told the court she couldn't remember the days on which the incidents allegedly occurred. She also testified that it wasn't until three months later that she told a girlfriend and her father about the incidents. Under cross examination, she said that at one point in April she asked her mother what would happen to her if she were to say she had been lying about the incident. "I don’t really want to hurt his feelings or make him hate me," she told the court. Winans, who admitted to having a serious drinking problem in October and November 1987, told the court he sometimes can't remember what happens when he drinks. Michigan State Police Trooper David Gutierrez, who investigated the incident, testified that Winans initially denied the incident took place. But Gutierrez said M4KF 4MTF EVENTS 2. 3. 4. 5. f*-.• 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Fourth of July — a great three day weekend to celebrate our country's birthday. Picnics, fireworks, fun in the sun. If it rains, go see Roger Rabbit. Enjoy! Draw us an American Flag this week. We will display it in our win­ dow, buy you a Cone Zone cone and give you a flag. (8 or under, no limit) Don’t forget to fill out and return your Survey. The deadline is this Friday, July 1. Participate! The Lake Odessa Fair starts this Wednesday and continues through the fireworks display on July 4. The Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration is at Charlton Park this Monday. Games, con­ tests, pie judging and a whole lot more are on the schedule. Join the festivities and celebrate the fourth at this traditional event. Free to Barry County residents. Hodges Jewelry in Downtown Hastings has completely remodeled their store and they did a great job. Visit this week and check it out. Congratulations! The Hastings City Band plays another great concert at the Fish Hatchery Park this Wednesday evening, 7:30 p.m. Relax and listen to the music. Caledonia is observing its sesquicentennial, centennial celebration this week. Numerous events throughout the week and a big parade on Saturday at 11 a.m. Art In the Park returns to Lake Odessa this Saturday, July 2. Don’t miss it. Don't forget the annual fireworks display at Algonquin Lake this 4th of July. After you en­ joy the show, please send a donation to the Lake Association to help pay for the ever ris­ ing costs of this event. Roaring Camp Jumping Frog Contest — July 2. Stage your own jumping f.og contest on South Jefferson this week and get a $3.00 gift certificate, (limit 3) Disobedience Day — July 3. A day to protest bad laws and to champion good laws. What form your protest take is entirely up to you. Compliment your mirror Day — July 3. A day to compliment your mirror for having such a great owner. You should also check the other mirrors you meet this day to see if they smile at you. Ray James now fixes motors on South Jeffer­ son Street behind DJ Electric and Burgdoff Pools is now located next to DJ's on South Jefferson. denied the incident, but offered to admit to the offense to get the matter over with. Testifying for the defense, two people said Winan had no opportunity to be alone with the victim during October and November. They said his schedule of working full-time during the day, plus a variety of evening activities kept him busy and in the company of other people throughout most of the week. But when recalled to the stand, Gutierrez said Winans had not made that argument to him in his initial talk with the defendant. In closing arguments, Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley told the jury the case would hinge on which testimony the jury chose to believe. Speaking for the victim, Crowley reminded the jury that she said she liked Winans and was reluctant to go through with the trial. He added she testified that he had been drinking before both incidents, and Winans himself had admitted to forgetfulness while drinking alcohol. "Under the influence of alcohol, Mr. Winans misinterpreted a show of affection and did something he shouldn't have done," Crowley said. But defense attorney Michael McPhillips told the jury the burden of proof had not been proven beyond a reasonable doubt. He observed that the victim did not tell anyone about the incidents for several months. McPhillips also reminded the jury that the victim had considered dropping the charges. "She wanted to know what the consequences to her would be if she didn't testify the same way she did before," he said. "This type of charge is awfully, awfully easy to make," he said. "And it's very difficult to defend." Hastings man receives prison sentence of 16-to-24 months for probation violation South Jefferson STREET NEWS 1. Winans told him he may have accidentally brushed against her or may have touched her after having too much to drink. "He said he could have done it while under the influence of alcohol - if it did happen," Gutierrez said. The trooper also testified that Winans f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES •445 COMPLETE DENTURE I by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A 35-year-old Hastings man with three prior felony convictions for assault and battery was sentenced last week to 16 to 24 months in prison for violating his probation. But Wayne O. Moore will remain in the Barry County Jail pending the outcome of a new assault charge. Moore was arrested May 4 while hiding from police in a woods near Center Road and Charlton Park Road. A warrant for his arrest had been issued in February when Moore failed to appear in Barry County Circuit Court on the probation violation charge. The violation charge stems from a 1985 incident that led to Moore receiving 10 IMMEDIATE DENTURE ’335 UPPER DENTURE *265 PARTIAL DENTURE *335 •All f*«'h and malarial • u*»d m««t lh« high standard* *•! by th* American Dantal A**'n. •Our on prami»a* lob provide* individual I *Hici*m tervice. •Fra* denture contultation A examination. (616)455-0810 •l.D. Him*bough DDS •O.D. White DOS •G. Mancewici DDS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapid* Legal Notice BARRY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING June 7. 1906 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. Four board member* present, one absent. Approved minutes of Moy meeting and treasurers report. Discussed MTA dues. Will wait to pay until after chapter meeting. Approved having Amsmon Dust Control apply 200' to control the dust in front of the transfer sta­ tion on Osborne Rd. Adopted Ordinance No. 32. Dismantled Cars, Ordinance No. 33, Junk Yard Licensing, Ordinance 34. Codification System. Discussed sidewalk for Scribner St. from Or­ chard south to Maple on west side, then from Scribner to Daniels Used Cars on the north side of street. Need o price on this work. Approved paying of bills in the following amounts: General Fund $14,826.32, Police Fund $7,811.76 and Hickory Fire $6,137.00. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Asserted to by: Lois Bromley. Clerk William B. Wooer, Supervisor (6/30) months in the berry County Jail, plus probation, on assault charges. Moore currently faces a charge of assault with intent to murder arising from his attempt to elude police in May. He and his 36-year-o’d girlfriend were driving on Center Road May 4 when the woman's van broke down. The pair began walking toward town, but when a police vehicle passed by, Moore ducked into the woods, dragging his girlfriend with him. While they were hiding, Moore beat her severely, telling her §he wouldn't live through the night, the woman testified at Moore’s preliminary exam May 19. During the several hours they were hiding out, she said he pulled her hair, struck her several times in the face with his hands and kicked her with his steel-toed boots while she was lying on the ground. He also strangled her three times, stabbed her twice with a screwdriver and tried hitting her with a bumper jack he had been carrying, she said. Moore had drunk as many as 24 beers that afternoon prior to the incident, she said. The victim was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she received 23 stitches to repair her right ear. The maximum sentence for assault with intent to murder charge is life in prison. Last week a circuit court judge denied a motion to delay sentencing on the probation violation charge until after the newest matter was disposed of. The pre-trial bearing on that charge has been delayed pending a forensic examination to determine Moore’s competency to stand trial. Open 4»h «' •»“’» 10 B m (Gift certificates are limited to one person per month and, unless otherwise staled, to those 18 or older.) AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Little Bucky celebrates Leap Second Adjust­ ment Time (June 30) by having a sale this week. Take this extra time to leap down to Bosley's and take advantage o< specials we feature each week in oli eminder ad. Summer is the perfect timf to send a card from our Sentiment Shop • .election, including Anna B., Paper Route, Ziggy and many more. We have a card for any occasion or no occa­ sion in our collection. Our Pause Gift Shop has a new selection of "Teddy Bear Story” and a new assortment of Mugs for gift giving. Bosley's is open this holiday weekend until 5:30 on Saturday and from 10 until 1 on Sun­ day and Monday, July 4. Develop your Holiday weekend pictures at Bosley's where you get double prints everyday. knit top juniors’, ruatitAS’ 25% urr r 11R E. I txi I '\> । A । “Men do not quit playing because they grow old; they grow old because they quit playing." — Oliver Wendall Holmes LF-PHRRmRCYOSLEY SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - MI-342* Sole price* •ftectrv* through Monday. July 4. 1988. Safa doM not include JCPenney Smart Value liema. Bill Blackmore has become attached to a red barn that stands at his Keller Road, Delton, residence since he bought the place in 1964. Over the years he has painted the barn reroofed it, replaced worn boards and siding and has generally given it tender loving care. The years of care, restoration and preservation, earned him a Recognition Award in the Barn Again! national contest. He was one of 85 winners in the competition which drew 500 entrants from 34 states. Blackmore and Darrell Newton, of Nashville, were two of only four Michigan residents who placed in the contest. The program was sponsored by the Natural Trust for Historic Preserva­ tion and Successful Farming Magazine, with funding coming from John Deere Company and Pioneer Hi-Bred International, j Fourteen Woodland wells found free of gasoline ~ by Kathleen Scott The gasoline contamination of two Woodland wells appears to be an isolated inci­ dent after results from a state laboratory recently showed no signs of the components in 14 surrounding wells. The contamination first was discovered when Tully and Karen Parrish had a new well dug May 11 at their 154 E. Broadway residence. After tests showed the presence of gasoline componentt in the water, they had their old well tested. They were notified June 20 that their old well also was contaminated. The Parrishes and their two young sons rarely drank the tap water in their home because "it tasted funny.’’ After the Parrishes’ two tests, 14 other wells surrounding their home were examined through the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. None of those were found to contain gasoline components, Galen Kilmer, district supervisor of the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources’ Environmental Response Division, said Wednesday. "All that has done is added confusion to the whole thing," Kilmer said. "We’re no fur­ ther along than we were," in indentifying the source of contamination. “It tells me one thing,” he added. "The problem is not as big as when we first started. But it doesn't give us an idea of the source yet." The soil around some underground tanks owned by the village was found to contain gasoline when the tanks were removed, he said. The bedding material (sand) below the tanks had gasoline from a leak in a tank, and some clay below the sand also was con­ taminated he said. But as of Tuesday evening, when a new, "state-of-the-art” tank was put in, Kilmer said all of the contaminated soil surrounding the tank was removed. "And I don't think that would connect at all with the problem at the Parrishes. There’s too much distance separating them." he said, estimating that the village tanks — used to fuel snowplows, tractors, lawn mowers and, until a short lime ago. fire trucks — are about 750 feet from the Parrish residence. "Just because there was a gas smell underneath the tanks does not mean they're the ones causing (the contamination)," Kilmer said. As an "intuitive guess." he said he believes the flow of groundwater would be from the Parrishes' toward the village tanks, anyway. Three tanks owned by the village were removed Tuesday and replaced with the new tank, which Kilmer said he thought had about a 50O-galIon capacity. Other privately owned tanks have been removed, too, he said. "Everyone in town who I’ve approached has taken the intiative to remove abandoned or out-of-scrvice tanks, as we call them,” he said. So far seven tanks have been removed, in­ cluding the three village receptacles. Four others were privately owned and hid been us­ ed at one time, he said, at service stations or for selling gas years ago, Kilmer said. "Everyone I talked to could see the value of getting them out of the ground," he added. Gary Smith, owner of a Shell gas station two doors down from the Parrishes, will do some "exploratory digging" this week to ex­ amine the soil on his property. Kilmer said. Charges of assault and battery dropped against Woodland man EL DEpahwent________ ___________ — ■- ' r— o o WHITE SALE NOWW BEDPILLOWS. QUOTE Delton man wins award for preservation of red barn jCPenney DOWNTOWN HASTINGS HOURS: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m. ■ 5:30 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. ■ 4 p.m. Sun. Charges of assault and battery against a Woodland resident were dropped Iasi week after the alleged victim decided not to pursue the matter further. Robert J. Schondclmayer. 23, was arrested June 7 after a neighbor called the Barry Coun­ ty Sheriff's Department to report she heard screams coming from Schondelmayer’s house on North Main Street. The 30-year-old victim called the sheriffs department minutes later to report she had been attacked by Schondclmayer. Deputy Sheriff Gary Sunior was called to the scene and found the victim wearing a blood-stained sweater and holding a blood­ stained cloth to her face. She later was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated for a broken jaw. cuts to the mouth and a bloody nose, Sunior said. Based on his investigation. Sunior decided to take Schondclmayer into custody. Schondclmayer was arraigned June 14 in 56th District Court, and a criminal pre-trial hearing was set for June 23. But a spokeswoman for the Barry County prosecutor's office said the prosecutor drop­ ped the case after the alleged victim declined to press charges. Cosmetologist wanted Call ... 945-5444 or 367-4176 ADVERTISING Call 948-8051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 30, 1980 — Page 3 LETTERS from our readers.... School board is standing up to state funding To the editor: As residents of the Thornapplc Kellogg schools, arc you feeling anger and frustration over the situation our school is in? This is the same frustration that all schools still “in-formula" are beginning to feel all across the state. I would just hope that this frustration and angry energy gets focused in the right direction. Over the past years, we have voted into of­ fice the seven members who make up our pre­ sent board of education. With our vote, we have entrusted to them the awesome respon­ sibility of providing our children with the best quality education they can receive. The key word in that sentence is “quality.” They did not disappoint our trust when they made the unanimous decision to come back to the voters in August with another renewal and additional millage vote. I applaud the courage it takes to say. "We will either provide an adequate program or we won't open the doors." Who are they standing up to? The voters of the community who voted the last one down? No! They're daring to stand up to the State of Michigan and its system of school finance, which is so grossly unfair. Our children have as much right to a quality education as any other child in this state. This is not. as some would have you believe, a matter of mismanagement of funds. When one school system can spend $7,154 per student per yer and pay on the average of $205 per year in taxes; and another system has available only $2,786 per student per year and our average tax bill per year is more than $800, then something is drastically wrong. It would seem like a simple thing to see the inequalities and then do something to make it fair. Our legislature continues to delay in rectify­ ing these inequalities. Those districts who are able to spend above the state average per stu­ dent don't want a change. “Them who has...gets more,” as the say­ ing goes, and they also seem to have quite a bit of political power. We must, by the sheer force of numbers, unite our efforts and exert our power. If you watched the millage results on T.V. the other night you saw that we’re not the only district in trouble. Our surrounding neighbors and communities like ours all over the state are watching their hopes for their children's education disintegrate with political double­ talk. This is becoming a financial crisis for all of the in-formula schools in the state of Michigan. You feel anger? Good! Focus it and your ef­ forts on your representatives in Lansing who Education more important than pack of cigarettes Dear editor: As 1 understand the millage vote for schools, taxes on a house assessed at $40,000 would amount to an increase of about $1.60 per week. This is the same as the cost of two or three cups of coffee or two packs of cigarettes pet week. Surprisingly, this small increase in taxes has been considered ■‘burdensome" *>y many, or just not worth a "yes" vote. Education is invaluable. The defeat of the millage means that 40 trained professional staff members and volunteers will be let go for the coming year. The school day is being shortened by one hour a day. Programs such as science for the first three grades are going to be omitted. How many of us in this community view ourselves as competent or knowledgeable enough to instruct our youth in science? I cer­ tainly do not! To think that people in Hastings do not view education as important as a pack of cigarettes is disappointing, to say the least, I, for one, would hate to see our children's education “go up in smoke"! Sincerely, Deborah R. Sonza seem intent on creating a stalemate, with Republicans and Democrats fighting each other. Time is running short for getting a reform bill on the November ballot. Use your energies to make a real difference by getting to your state representative or senator. But what can we do now? Even if our legislature passed a reform bill immediately, it would not make a difference for the next school year. That is why our board has asked for the millage increase, for only one year. Hopefully a reform bill will be enacted next year. If not we'll be in the same mess all over again. Will that be the board’s fault? No! I hope you can sec that these board members have some difficult decisions ahead of them. They need our support and our help if they are to succeed. If they have the courage to stand up to the state, then we as a community must have the courage to stand up with them. In the meantime, we better be getting some plain, simple and truthful facts out into the community about what this millage represents. I know this information will be coming out soon. Take the time to read it and then let's set up some public forums to give ourselves the chance to share ideas on bow we can best get the job done. It's time to call a spade a spade and work through our priorities. We need to put our personal preferences aside and work as a community united. It's time to take pride in the fact that we have always provided our children with a quality education and act on a determination to continue doing so, no matter what it takes. Do we really have a “tradition of ex­ cellence" to maintain? Last year we had a computer team place sixth in the nation. Our basketball team not only represented us pro­ udly athletically, but was the No. 1 academic team in the state of Michigan. A very high percentage of our high school graduates who go on to college make the dean’s list. The facts speak for themselves. In this small community of Middleville, we have proof of excellence. We also have too much pride to le' the system beat us. Take the time to call board members and let them know you appreciate how much they care. Show that you really care by taking the lime to educate yourself on what is really at sukeh'n:Phil Miner A parent, an educator, and a concerned citizen Middleville Foreign exchange host families sought To the editor: Host families are needed in this area for students sponsored by the AYUSA (Academic Year in the USA) International exchange program. AYUSA is designated by the U.S.I.A. and listed with the C.S.I.E.T. The International Exchange Association has granted AYUSA charter membership. It also is a participant in the president's Youth Exchange Initiative. Students are due to arrive in August for a ten-month stay in the United States, if host families can be found in time to get the paper work done. The students have their own spen­ ding money and are insured while in the states. The responsibility of the host family is to provide room, board and love to the AYUSA student. The need is great for host families. By prin­ ting this letter to the editor, you may make it possible for at least one exchange student to have a great experience. Please help us out by letting our need be known in your reading area. Thank you very much. Sincerely. Delores Bowers Regional AYUSA coordinator Dorr Depot committee’s story wasn’t told To the editor: I just read the one-sided article in the June 16 Hastings Banner about the Barry Cor-* Parks Commission’s being upset because • C.K.&S. Depot Committee apparently \is to step down from its continued efforts to rebuild the former Hastings C.K.&S. Depot at Charlton Park. Some kind of contract was drawn up by the Parks Commission, which the Depot Commit­ tee found to be wrong and the members would not sign. The Banner didn't reveal what all of the contract contained in it. Why? Did the contract have things in it that the C.K.&S. Depot Committee found they could not meet, or did the contract contain things that force the depot committee off of the pro­ ject. if they didn't sign? I don’t think the Banner tried hard enough to contact all of the C.K.&S. depot committee members before it published the article. For 2¥t years, the C.K.&S. Depot Commit­ tee has done a great job in raising money to help rebuild the depot. Has Charlton Park contributed as much of its time and money to help in the progress of the project as depot members'’ Charlton Park, docs not have enough money to rebuild the depot, now that the depot committee has to step aside. What has Charlton Park done with all of the money from the passed millage we taxpayers approved for use beginning this year? Has the park spent it? The money could be used for the depot. My family and I enjoyed supporting the C.K.&S. Depot Committee in their efforts in the depot project. The Depot Committee consulted the people of Barry County because they collected dona­ tions from them to do the project. If Charlton Park does the project, will the parks commission board ask the Barry County people their views and how the depot should be done, or. will they do it their way. as they have done in the past on other projects that people feel could have been done better without the board? Charlton Park is going to have its hands full now because it butted in on a depot committee that was doing a good job without the help of the parks commission. 1 don’t plan to support the board and their future actions. The parks commission members should be very proud of themselves and pray that people of Barry County don't condemn them because in years to come, the parks commission might band themselves in trouble, or Charlton Park. Who will they turn to then? Will they ask for help from people like the C.K.&S. com­ mittee. or will Charlton Park be forced to close? Sincerely. Gordon Shumway Hastings Editor’s Note: The reporter who wrote the story about the depot controversy went above and beyond the cull of duty in efforts to reach representatives from the depot committee. The panel member’s responses were non existent. Opponents of pay-for-play send letter to school board by Kathleen Scott Some Hastings residents arc opposed to the pay-for-participation concept approved by the Hastings Board of Education and they told the board so in a letter discussed at a special board meeting Monday afternoon. In a six-point letter, residents said if the district cannot maintain existing programs at the current level of quality, the programs should be eliminated. The pay-for-participation program was in­ cluded in a large package, approved by the board in March, to decrease spending in several areas within the schools athletic and academic budget. The plan would force students to pay a set fee for involvement in athletics, band, choir, drama, yearbook and Depot committee was doing a good job To the editor: I am writing to agree with the letter and thoughts of Jason Richards, who thinks the C.K.&S. Depot Committee was mistreated. I. too, thought the committee was doing a great job rebuilding the Hastings Depot at Charlton Park, until, the parks commissioners decided a contract was needed in the project. Why would such actions be taken now, when they have built a foundation, and were ready to complete the building? A contract, if needed, should have been drawn up at the start of the project, when the parks commission accepted the depot, and not when it is in the final stages. The depot committee should be con­ gratulated on its efforts to raise the depot. As for Charlton Park, it should be in­ teresting to see how good of a job they do. The park people say they don’t have money to do it. Where does all of the money go from admissions? The parks people bragged they broke attendance records at the recent car show. There was money look in there. Charlton Park should have a lot of money to do the depot from this admission. Also, a millage was passed in 1986 to assist Charlton Park in projects, etc. Seems like the park could use some of that money to do the depot. I hope Charlton Park completes the depot. It brings back fond memories to me. riding the old C.K.&S. Railroad. A depot like the one being built at Chariton Park would be a “drcam of memories” reliv­ ed again. Yours truly, Buelah Williams Woodland VIEWPOINT Commentariesfrom our editorial staffand the community— the fifth grade outdoor education program. The fee amount has not been determined, but Supt. Carl Schocsscl said the dues would be consistent within each area. For example, a student in seventh grade band would pay the same amount as would a senior in band; an eighth grader's fees for track would be equivalent to that of a 10th grader on thelrack team. Schoessel said the fee amounts are being discussed by school personnel this week. Despite the letter and pleas by those who signed it. Board President Ann Ainslie said the board will follow through with the payfor-participation plan. “As far a commitment on the side of the board, regarding what we feel is important, 1 think we made that in March." said Ainslie. "The statement that was made at the March board meeting when all of the contingency plans were presented, in the event of the millage failure, was a statement of what we felt was important. The cuts are the result of much time spent deciding what programs would stay, which would be cut. such as the six-hour day versus transportation, she said. "We made our statement and we decided las' winter that the plans that we were making were ones we were really going to have to live by,” she said. "We know that not everyone’s going to agree with us." Robert C. Oster, vho wrote the letter, at­ tended Monday's meeting and told the board he felt fairness among students would be endangered. Oster said, "I see too many problems com­ ing with this when I'd like to sec the stance taken (that the complete program before) is what we felt was proper. This is what we felt was absolutely necessary in the education of The drought... We’re all in the crisis together Day in and day out, we’ve been inundated by continuing developments in the big­ gest saga of the summer of 1988 — the drought. It seems that television news programs each night have to answer the question “Will wc finally gel some rain?” Unfortunately, the answer usually is “no." leading viewers often to believe tie rainless streaks have outdone the Baltimore Orioles’ string of futility earlier this year. And while (his drama continues to unfold, many of us must avoid the temptation to think of this as a crisis only for the farmers. We're sorry, folks, but we’re in this all together. It is true that the farmers are suffering more visibly than most others right now. They're the ones who have to go out into the dusty fields every day to sec the sorry state of their crops, ravaged by a lack of moisture. But just wait until the harvest season comes upon us. We consumer; then will feel the impact in a big way in the market place. A poor growing season can result in lower than usual quality in produce and more likely in higher prices because the supply just won't be able to keep up with the demand. If inc drought of '88 keeps up its awful pace of the last couple of months, there will be others affected. A lack of water eventually could shut down industry. It already is causing pro­ blems with well drilling efforts and local residences' tap water and it is playing havoc with use of water for such traditional summertime activities as sprinkling lawns. And, as the Fourth of July weekend approaches, all of Michigan is under a strict burning ban, which goes as far as to suggest prosecution of smokers who throw cigarette butts out of their car windows. The situation has gotten that critical. Next Monday is a day in which many fireworks displays are planned, and all are urged to proceed with caution. The displays will be legal, but use of personal fireworks will not. Even such “harmless" items as sparklers will be legal only when uscd in one's residential back yard. Because of the devastating effects of a drought, all of us, not just the farmers, must share in making some sacrifices, the least of which is giving up those personal fireworks. We must all begin to be conscious of ways to conserve water and of ways not to ravage our environment during what has amounted to a regional crisis. Farmers aren’t the only ones who should have to suffer. We’re all in this together. See...Pay-to-Play, page 11 Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Lower Peninsula Mostly fair and warm. Isolated afternoon thundershowers possible Saturday, mainly north. Highs in the 80s. Lows in the mid50s to mid-60s. Upper Peninsula Fair Thursday. A chance of thundershowers Friday, mainly in the afternoon and evening. Sunny on Saturday. Highs in the 70s. Lows 45 to 55 Thursday and Friday, and mainly in the 50s Saturday. PUBLIC OPINION: The Barry County Survey... have you filled yours out? vf Editor’s Notes... ■Jf by David T. Young — A -=== Sometimes, life just isn't fair. Some good examples presented themselves last week. None of them have any connection with each other, but they demonstrate the no­ tion well. For example. I've always wondered why gasoline stations are saddled with having to show their prices to the world while just about everybody else selling products and services can hide the price tags inside their stores, for­ cing the consumers to go in first. Gasoline station owners may not find trumpeting their prices so awful at the local level because prices at all locations within the community are comparable. But prices are very different from com­ munity to community. The gasoline prices in Hastings now are slightly above 90 cents per gallon for regular unleaded. Meanwhile, prices in Grand Rapids and Wayland are in the mid-80s for the same type of gasoline. My first question here is. why is someone picking on Hastings? 1 don't believe the local dealers enjoy selling their product at a level six to seven cents higher than neighboring towns, a practice that could (pardon the pun) drive customers away. But this isn't the first time I've noticed the community gas wars phenomenon. When I lived and worked in Albion, I became painfully aware that gas prices in that city almost always were about six to seven cents higher than they were just 20 minutes away in Jackson. At first 1 thought that the bigger the metropolis, the lower the gas prices, but since then I've found otherwise. And since when is Wayland a bigger metropolis than Hastings.? The ultimate question is, who sets gasoline prices for entire communities and why? Life also isn't fair to voters in the Fifth Congressional District in the wake of events that developed last week. It seems that James Catchick, Democratic Party candidate for Congress was booted off the August primary election ballot because of irregularities found in petitions filed on his behalf. This forces Catchick to wage a write-in campaign in the primary in an effort to secure a spot on the November general election ballot. According to estimates, he will need about 800 write-in votes in a race against no one. but a race against a designated number. It's almost as if the Democratic challenger on primary night will be involved in a vote telethon with a certain goal that must be surpassed. Catchick already had a tough road ahead of him when he decided to run against popular Republican incumbent Paul Henry. It's dif­ ficult to say whether his chances have improv­ ed or diminished with the development last week. On one hand. Calchick has picked up a lot of publicity because of the incident. On the other. I'm mH sure that it's the kind of publici­ ty that is desirable. Henry can't be particularly pleased with Catchick's ballot woes. The incumbent pro­ bably would have rather simply met his challenger in November. Instead, a bizarre campaign already has heated up because of a flap over petition signatures. So while Catchick may be saying it wasn't fair that he was unable to get on the August primary ballot, Henry may be saying it isn't fair that his challenger gets such good publici­ ty for making a mistake. And the voters may be saying that it isn't fair that they’re getting hit already with political posturing and hoopla a good four months before the two opponents are even supposed to meet. Why. even Bush and Dukakis haven't warmed up yet. But when it comes to receiving fair treat­ ment, area fanners may be lowest on the in­ dex. It was just two years ago that the farmers in this area were standing in a lot of wet mud every time they went out to the fields. Now they choke on dust when they visit the same spots. And it was two years ago that a lot of neighborly farmers and Future Farmers of America chapters were sending hay to the drought-stricken regions of the south. It would be nice if the favor could be returned, but the south isn’t any better off right now than we are. Mother Nature has been cruel to farmers for the last three summers and many of America's finest were struggling even before the weather problems arrived. With this in mind. I was not amused one night earlier this week when television jour­ nalists told us to look on the bright side of the drought, that there haven’t been as many mos­ quitoes this summer. I think I'd rather swat a few more of these little pests than view driedup fields, higher prices at the markets, ugly brown lawns and constant worry over a com­ modity rapidly becoming precious. As I said, life sometimes just isn't fair. The Hastings Jeff Vogel Bert Pryor Merry Rose Lyle Chase Joseph LaJoye Gordon Allen Restating the Question: In the June 21 edition of The Reminder, about 17,000 copies of a survey were distributed to households throughout Barry County. The survey will be used by govern­ mental agencies to help determine residents' attitudes about the quality of life in Barry County and to suggest directions the county should take in future policy­ making decisions. Have you filled out the survey, and what did you think of it? Jeff Vogel. Hastings: "I saw it, and 1 was thinking of doing it, but I haven't got around to it yet. It’s still silting on my table, as a mat­ ter of fact." Merry Rose, Hastings: "I've seen it. but some of the questions I'm not going to answer. I don't feel they need to know my yearly income. 1 don't think that's pertinent." Banner ---------------------------- ------- r Send form P S. 3579 to P O Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 24 - Thursday, June 30,1988 Subscription Rates: SI3.00 per year in Barry County: SI5.00 per year in adjoining counties: and S16.50 per year elsewhere. Lyle Chase, Hastings: "I thought it was a pretty good survey. I thought there were lots of good ideas. There were a few questions that sort of contradicted themselves, but I think it'll give some good ideas about what the county needs." Bert Pryor, Hastings: "I haven't yet, but I plan to. I've run through it. but I haven’t real­ ly gone through it thoroughly. I thought some of the questions were ambiguous — if you answered one way on one, you’d have to answer different on another.” Joseph LaJoye, Hastings: "Yes, I saw it. I haven't filled it out yet, but I intend to. I think the general premise for advance planning is a good idea." Gordon Allen, Hastings: "I don't think my wife filled it out. but she was talking about it and said she was going to do it." Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 30. 1988 Katherine Seese Dumas Glenn (Pete) Bachelder Elwyn R. Slater HASTINGS - Glenn H. (Pete) Bachelder, 79 a long time Hastings barber of 409 E. Wood­ lawn Avenue, died Wednesday, June 29 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Bachelder was born February 16, 1909 in Lake Odessa, the son of Warren and Sadie (Kinney) Bachelder. He was raised in the Lake Odessa, Freeport and Hastings areas and attended Shay Town School, Freeport School and Hastings High School. He was married to Editha E. (Bobbie) Harrington on August 17, 1936. He was employed as a barber for 50 years, 45 years in Hastings. He retired in 1977. He was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church and the Hastings American Legion Post. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. Mr. Bachelder is survived by his wife, Bobbie; one son, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bachelder of Hastings; a sister, Mrs. Richard (Greta) Nixon of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Arbor Bachelder. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 1, at 1:30 p.m., at the Wren Funeral Home, with the Rev. Robert Mayo officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. ■ Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. CLARKSVILLE - Elwyn R. Slater, 77, of 12323 Nash Highway, formerly of Clarksville, passed away Friday, June 24, 1988 at the Provincial House, Hastings. Mr. Slater was bom on July 14, 1910 in Campbell Township, the son of Garfield and Cassie (Rensch) Slater. He attended Mill Elementary School and graduated in 1928 from Clarksville High School. He was employed at Pierre Marquette Rail­ road before entering the service in 1942. He served 37 months overseas with the United States Army and was discharged in 1945. He then farmed with his father in the Clarksville area. He was a member of the V.F.W. JacksonMutschler Post 4461 in Lake Odessa. Mr. Slater is survived by two sisters, Esta Kole and Marian Howlett both of Oarksville; a sister-in-law. Olive Slater of Ionia; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ivan Slater. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 26, 1988 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville with Rev. Larry Pike officiating. Burial was at Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be to the V.F.W. Post 4461. ATTEND SWiCES Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anion. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, July 3 - 8.00 Holy Communion. 9:15 Church School (all ages). 10:30 Holy Communion. Thursday. June 30 7:30 Adult Conf. 8:00 AA; Tues­ day. July 5 - 6:30 PH Sepp- Grp. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings Michigan, G. Kent Keller, Pastor, Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. May 29 - 9:30 and 11:00 Mor­ ning Worship Service. Nursery provided. Broadcast al 9:30 service over* WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 Church School Classes for all ages. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room. Wednesday, June 1 9:30 Circle 1. at Mary Ann Echtina»s cottage meet at Kathryn Ferris to car pool. 12:30 Circle 4, potluck al Hidden Valley Com­ munity Bldg., 1:00, Circle 3, meet at the County Seat. 6:00 Circle 5, al Cathy Bachmans for potluck, 7:30 Chancel Choir Practice. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith, Rector. Sunday Schedule for Sum­ mer months (Memorial Day through Labor Day): Holy Eucharist. 10 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday, 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7:00 p.m. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings, Ml 49058. Nor­ man Herron, Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. • HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Rood. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phene 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wedner lay Prase Gathering 7 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. David D. Garrett. Phone 948-2229 Par­ sonage, 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9.30 a.m. Suncay School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH. 307 E. Manhall. Rev. Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Morning Suncay School, 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Brotdway. Rev. James E. Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6 00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day; 7 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, lie Whole Bible, and Nothing But Lie Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour, 6:00 (Elem. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study, Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB ' ' for boys. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banfield Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day. 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barrett, Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8, 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall), Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Church Page is r-aid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS tOALL PHARMACY Compl.i* PrMcriptkm Sarvicw HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and taka Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hostings, Inc. children; her mother, Frieda Roth of Lake Odessa; four sisters, Irene White of Florida, Marie Link of Oregon, Mary Roush and Nancy Sauers both of Lake Odessa; three brothers, Gerald Seese of Clarksville, Robert Seese of Florida, and Bernard Seese of Saranac. Funeral services were held Monday, June 27,1988 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odes­ sa with Rev. Lany Pike officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery, Alma. A Katherine Dumas Memorial has been established at the Gloria Dia Lutheran Church, Hampton, Virginia, in care of the funeral home. Avis I. Vierk LAKE ODESSA - Avis L Vierk, 79, of2770 Bonanza Road, Lake Odessa, died Monday, June 27,1988 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Vierk was bom on July 24, 1908 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Albert and Annie (Kellfor) Russell. She married Clyde Vierk in 1937. He preceded her in death on September 29, 1974. Mrs. Vierk is survived by two sons, Larry Vierk of Puerto Rico and Leonard Vierk of Lake Odessa; one daughter, Alva Vierk of Ionia; one brother, Claude Russell of Ionia and one grandson. Funeral services will beheld Thursday, June 30 at 1 p.m. at Koops Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. George Speas officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Lawrence H. Matteson DELTON - Lawrence H. Matteson, 76, of 1173 Cottage Road, passed away Friday, June 24, 1988 at his home. Mr. Matteson was born in Baltimore Town­ ship, Barry County, where he lived all his life. He worked as a self employed truck driver. He is survived by his wife, the former Juani­ ta Hemphill; a daughter, Marian Walpman of Mantica, California; two grandchildren; a sister, Beatrice Sentz of Bonita Springs, Florida, Graveside services were held Tuesday, June 28, 1988 at Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Nellie M. Deaner MIDDLEVILLE - Nellie M. Deaner, 78, of Middleville passed away Wednesday, June 22, 1988 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Mrs. Deaner was born on June 15, 1910 at Kalona, Mississippi, the daughter of Sidney and Mary (Gardner) Bell. She has been a resi­ dent of Middleville since 1939. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Mrs. Deaner is survived by one brother, Emerson and wife Ruthie Bell of Kalamazoo; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Wood On February 19, 1968; second husband, James Deaner mi March 27,1976; a brother London Bell on April 17, 1988. Funeral services were held Monday, June 27,1988 at the First Baptist Church of Middle­ ville with Pastor Dennis Anderson officiating. Burial was at Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Howard G Althouse Delton Area ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- > HAMPTON, VIRGINIA - Katherine Seese Dumas, 66, of 115 Marvin Road, Hampton, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 1988 at Hampion General Hospital. Mrs. Dumas was bom on September 9,1921 in Kent County, the daughter of Ray and Frieda (Shaffer) Seese. She graduated from Lowell High School. She was married to Gordon Dumas in Ann Arbor, who preceded her in death on Septem­ ber 28, 1947. Mrs. Dumas had lived in the Hampton area fa* the past two and a half years. Before that, living in Largo, Florida. She was a member of Christ The King Lutheran Church in Seminole, Florida. Mrs. Dumas is survived by a daughter, Linda Ilarei of Hampion, Virginia; a son, Michael Dumas of Myrtel Beach, Florida; five grand­ CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branhum. Phone 623-2285. Sun day School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hartgerink. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m BARRY COUNTY - Howard C. Althouse, 68, of Little Cedar Lake, Barry County, passed away Monday, June 20, 1988 at his home. He lived in Battle Creek for nine years, then moving to Little Cedar Lake. He wintered in Florida for the past eight years. He was employed at the Universal Crane as an equip­ ment operator. He retired in 1981 from Hoff­ man Brothers Excavating. He a Veteran of World War H, serving in the United States Army. He was a member of Operating Engi­ neers Local *324. Mr. Althouse is survived by his wife, Frances E. (Hoffman) Althouse; two sons, Ronald H. of Marshall and Gordan J. of Luray, South Carolina; nine grandchildren; nine great grandhchildren: one sister, Gwer Collins of Marshall. Funeral services were held Friday, June 24 at the R.A. Henry Funeral Home with burial at the Fl Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Association. Insurance lor your Ute. Home. Business and Cor WHEN FUNERAL HOMES Hotting* — Nashville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Halting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS F.O.I.C. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER ANO REMINDER 1952 N. Btcadwoy • Hasting* BOSLEY PHARMACY Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. CHES. Rev Mary Hom of­ Hasting*. Michigan ficiating. Banficld Sunday School 9 a.m.: Banficld Worship 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel Sunday School HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 9: 30; Country Chapel Worship 770 Cook Rd. — Hostings. Michigan \_______________ _ _____________ ________________________ _ 10: 30. 6 Month CD EFFECTIVE ANNUAL j YIELD | ■Prescriprions" • I IB 5. Jellarson • 945-3429 James S. Missad MIDDLEVILLE - James S. Missad, 72, of Middleville passed away Tuesday, June 21, 1988 at his residence. Mr. Missad was bom on May 19, 1916, the son of Salem and Mary Missad. He married Mary Briggs on November 6, 1938. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 321, F.M. & A. Mr. Missad is survived by his wife, Mary; children, James S. and Jan Missad, Jr. and Earl and Charlene Harris all of Middleville; one brother, Fred Missad of Grand Rapids; one sister, Josephine Ghareeb of Grand Rapids; five grandchildren; one great granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, June 24, 1988 at Vanstricn and Creston Chapel, Grand Rapids with the Very Rev. John Estephan offi­ ciating. Burial was at Graceland Memorial Park Cemetery in Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association. John Claude Burg NASHVILLE - John Claude Burg, 48, of 5320 Lawrence Road, Nashville passed away Saturday, June 25 at his residence. Mr Burg was bom on March 30, 1940 in Pinckney, Michigan, the son of John F. and Lois A. (Kennedy) Burg. He graduated from Pinckney High School in 1958 and East Michigan University in 1962. He received his Masters in 1966 from Eastern University. He was married to Gwendolyn Samuel on May 23, 1975. He taught school at Redford Union High School in 1962 to 1967 and also taught at the Pinckney High School for 22 years. He moved to Nashville in 1972 and owned and operated his own farm. He raised Short Homed cattle and was recognized throughout Michigan. He received the top Premier Breeders award at the Michigan State Fair. He was active in the Michigan Short Homed Breeders Association as president in 1957 and 1958. He was a member of the Quim­ by United Methodist Church. Mr. Burg is survived by his wife, Gwendo­ lyn; two sons, John Burzan of Charlotte and John Burg of Ypsilanti; four daughters, Mrs. Michael (Kim) Furlong of Nashville, Vicki Burzan of Lansing, Mrs. Peter (Mary) Young of Mississippi and Danielle Burg at home; three granddaughters; two grandsons; parents, John and Lois Burg of Pinckney; five brothers, Karl of Pinckney, Paul of Michigan Center, Gary of Livonia, Alan of Manchester and Joel of Perrysburg, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Todd (Mary) Martin of Pinckney; several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Thursday, June 30,1988 at the Peace United Methodist Church on BarryviUe Road and M-79. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Barry County Hospice or the Livingston County Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Mercile P. Fuhr HASTINGS - Mercile P. Fuhr, 74, of 1603 N. Broadway, Hastings, died Thursday, June 23, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Fuhr was bom on November 24,1913, in Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Benja­ min and Henrietta (Avery) Day. She was raised in the Be'..cvuc and Charlotte areas and attended schools there. She was married to Frederick Fuhr on Febru­ ary 5, 1944. They lived in several Michigan communities including Battle Creek and Delton, living at the present address for the past four years. She attended the Baptist Church. Mrs. Fuhr is survived by her husband, Frederick; a son, Frederick Fuhr, Jr., of Vermontville; step-sons, Frank and Gordon Fuhr of Hastings; a step-mother; Hazel Day of Jackson; ten grandchildren; ten great grand­ children; four sisters, Rose Katarski of Gaines­ ville, Florida, Madelin Osborn of Battle Creek, Betty Karske of Jackson and Priscilla Kastle of Pontiac. Funeral services were held Monday, June 27, at the Wren Funeral Home, with the Rev. Kenneth Garner officiating. Burial was in the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Geiger Excavating Company spent two days late last week removing old underground gasoline tanks in the village of Woodland. Backhoes and bulldozers scampered from site to site where old service stations, car and farm machinery dealerships or individuals businesses long ago closed up, some tom down, all nearly forgotten - had installed fuel tanks in the first half of the century. At least five long-empty tanks were dug up and hauled away. Department of Natural Resources now plans studies to ascertain whether the few tanks still in use in the village arc leaking petroleum products into local water wells, or if the 80-year-old rumor about some kind of natural petroleum deposits in Woodland arc polluting lhe water wells really did and docs have some validity. Woodland United Methodist Church members served around 125 people at their annual ice cream social Saturday evening. Many people who usually attend this event were either attending or working at the Lake Odessa High School Alumni Association’s banquet. However, co-chairman Jcrilce Mazurek said that the committee made 21 sixquart batches of ice cream and all of the 31 'Zt gallons were sold before 7 p.m. Anne Bump was chairman in charge of sandwiches and pies. Gregg MacKenzie is attending junior high band camp at Michigan State University this week. He and two girls from Sunfield are the only Lakewood School District students par­ ticipating in the camp this summer. Jim Lucas is undergoing test to find the cause of pain in his back and legs. The children of Lakewood United Methodist Church will hold a paper drive on Saturday. July 9, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. A truck will be at the church and papers can be dumped into it. The proceeds will go toward the children's mission fund. Heifer Interna­ tional. Donors are asked not to put magazines in this collection. The Lakewood Community Choral Society v ill present a concert. "It Is Well With My Soul," Sunday, July 3, at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds. The 100-plus voice choir is directed by Robert Oster and Dana Wall. Celia Demond is the choir's accompanist. The program will include soloists and ensembles. Tickets can be obtained from any member of the choir, at the fair office during the day all week, or at the gate the evening of the concert. Woodland Gospel Singers, a popular local group that includes Roger Buxton, Duane Bump and Ken Geiger, will open the concert at 7:30 p.m. Last Saturday, Doug. Judy and Gregg Mackenzie drove to the Cleveland area to help the oldest MacKenzie son. Douglas, move in­ to an apartment in Willoughby, a northeastern suburb of that city. On Saturday, the Woodland MacKenzies helped Douglas shop for furniture for his new apartment. Judy said that the Cleveland TV station reported that day to be the hottest on record in the Cleveland area. She said the temperature was reported to be 105 degrees with high by Catherine Lucas humidity, but the thermometer in their car read 117 degrees in one shopping mall park­ ing lol. Douglas will begin his job as a softwear engineer for Allen Bradley, a Division of Rockwell International on Monday. This company manufactures small computer con­ trols for automobiles and industry. Douglas received a master’s degree in computer science from Michigan Technological Univer­ sity earlier this month. Among the Woodland people seen at the Ionia Masonic dinner Sunday were Victor Eckert. Betty Smith, Ward and Muriel Pierce, Jim and Cathy Lucas, Evelyn Goodrich. Floyd and Esther McVey and Rex and Frieda Karchcr. On Sunday. Megan Daniels went to Manitou-Lin. a YMCA camp at Barlow Lake, to spend a week with horses. This camp is in the Middleville-Yankee Springs area. Friday will be family night at camp, and parents will take a picnic supper. After supper, the campers will have entertainment for their parents. Tuesday, after her return home from camp, Megan Daniels will leave on a scvcral-week trip tc Australia, where she will visit her grandmother. This will be lhe third trip Megan, now 9 years old, will have made to that continent. On Saturday, the Woodland Tar heels Tigerball team was runner-up in the Sunfield Area Pee-Wee softball tournament in Sun­ field. They played four games in 98-degrec heat. The team of Ted Birman, Drew Ccppess, Megan Daniels. Brian Geiger, Ben Johnson. Jessica Landes, Paul Neuminen, Jason Poll, Colin Randall and Pat Winkler defeated a Vermontville team with light blue shirts, and Woodland team No. 3 before being beaten 19 to 13 by a Vermontvi!!'- team with red shirts. The last two games were back to back. Coaches of this spirited team are Ron Coppcss and Kevin Duits. Luke Barnett is also on the team, but was not at Saturday's tournament. Members of the Woodland Hobby Club went to Thomapple Manor last week to hold a party for residents who have June birthdays. Joschine Laycock, Lucille Raffler, Florence Bcgerow, Betty McCurdy. Winnie Conrade, Flossie Curtis. Amanda Markwart and Alma and Ray Faul took homemade cookies and gifts and cards for the 11 residents who were honored. Cookies also were sent by Gladys Sandbrook. Bernice Klopfenstein and Evelyn Klopfenstein. Punch was furnished by Thor­ napple Manor personnel, and punch and cookies were served to all of the residents who were able to attend the party in the dining hall. Woodland Hobby Club sponsors one birth­ day party a year at either Thomapple Manor or Provincial House. John and Jo Ellen Abney of Slidell, La., ar­ rived at their Woodland home last Friday evening. They plan/to spend lime in the historic old Niethamer house on Main Street which they now own before returning to their furniture business in the south. Notice to boaters on Algonquin Lake A hazardous condition will exist in the area of the Snake Island (the little island) during the fireworks display on July 4. The Algonquin Lake Community Association. (ALCA). 4th of July Special Help Shape Up America! Legal Notice State of MkHgan CLAIMS NOTICE INDEPENDENT PWOBATE Filo No. 88-19857-IE Estate of FAY E. STUDT. Social Socurity Number 378-38-6764. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The Decedent, whose lost known address wo* 4539 North Clark Road. Woodland. Ml 48897, died 09/26/87. An instrument doted 09/18/87 has been admit­ ted as the will of the Deceased. Creditors of the Deceased ore notified that oil claims against the estate will be barred unless presented within four months of the date of publication of this notice, or four months after lhe claim becomes due, whichever is later. TO THE IN­ DEPENDENT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: BRUCE A. LINCOLN, 932 Fourth Avenue. Lake Odessa. Ml 48849. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Bruce A. Lincoln (P32416) 932 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 616-374-8816 (6/30 Pioneer Bank NORTH BRANCH If you value your freedom as much as our forefathers did, come to Diet Center and let us show you how you can gain independence from unwanted pounds. You'll eat fresh foods available at your supermarket, and you'll lose 17 to 25 pounds in just six short weeks. Call Diet Center today for your free, no-obligation consul­ tation, and let us show you how to declare your independence. Tbt wright-loss pmfntivnaii Dief Center CALL FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION MICHIGAN S1O.O0O MINIMUM DEPOSIT ANNUAL RATE A Woodland News (313) 688 3051 or 1 800 622 1889 •uwe HASTINGS 948-4033 Hours: Mon.-Fn 7 a.m -6 pm. Saturday 9 a.m.-Noon or Can our other Diet Center in Plainwell 685-6881 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday June 30, 1988 — Page 5 Fords to observe 50th wedding anniversary An open house from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, July 3. will honor the golden wedding anniversary of Bob and Betty Ford. 31 Pappy’s Drive Fawn Lake. Shelbyville. The Fords were married July I. 1938. Their children are William and Jerome Ford. Kay Wright. Pat Baar and Dick and Jcrre Bacon. They have 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Baker-Wright announce engagement Landon-Cook united in marriage May 21 Bagleys to observe 60th wedding anniversary Lorin C. and Julie Oversmith of Battle Creek have announced the marriage of their daughter. Felicia, to Ray Cook, son of Charles L. and Mary Ann Cook of Battle Creek. The couple was united on May 21, at the Christ United Methodist Church. The Rev. Donald Fry of Marion performed the ceremony. The bride's maid of honor was Becky Thalmann. Attending as bridesmaids were Michaeleen Arnold and Carol Berridge. Serving as best man was Chuck Cook. Groomsmen were Cliff Cook and Chuck Cook. The ushers were Lorin C. Oversmith Jr. and Paul Hammond. Aundria Berridge was the flowergirl apd Ricky Cook was the ringbearer. Felicia is a 1986 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and had attended Kellogg Com­ munity College. She is dow employed at Felpausch in Battle Creek. Ray is a 1984 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and had attended Kellogg Com­ munity College. He is now employed at Lotte U.S.A. Inc. in Battle Creek. The couple now resides in Battle Creek. Mr. and Mrs. George Bagley of 10234 S. Norris Rd. Delton, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary July 4. Due to an illness in the family, there will be no open house, but cards would be appreciated. Glenn Miller’s 95th birthday party plannned Glenn Miller of 4929 Waubascon Rd., will celebrate his 95th birthday June 30. A potluck dinner, honoring him, will be in the basement of the Nashville Assembly of God. Sunday. July 3. The church is located at 735 Reed St., Nashville. The dinner will take place at around I p.m. Bring a dish to pass and own table service. Barry County Marriage Licenses Roushes to observe 60th wedding anniversary Elmer and Dorotha Roush of Hastings will observe their 60th wedding anniversary July 3. Elmer and the former Dorotha Rowley were married July 3. 1928, in Hastings. They have resided in the Hastings area most of their lives. They purchased their current home in 1939 in Baltimore Township. A dinner is being planned for members of the family. The couple’s children are Keith and Ruth Roush and Eldon and Roberta Roush, both of Hastings and Wilburn and Lucille Cody of Battle Creek. They have 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Cards would be welcomed and‘may be sent to 3105 Roush Rd., Hastings 49058. Hayes-Willet united in marriage James and Evelyn Hayes have announced the marriage of their daughter. Lisa L. Hayes of Hastings to Mark Willet, son of James and Amy Willet of Hastings. Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of o certain mortgage made the 21st day of August. 1986. executed by CHARLES O. BOULTER ond TERESA M. BOULTER, husband ond wife, as mor­ tgagors. to the HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION, a Michigan corporation, doing business at Hastings. Michigan, as mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on August 21. 1986. in Liber 438 on Page 780. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid al the date of this notice Thirty Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-one 18/100 ($30,471.18) Dollars for principal and in­ terest. no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or anv port of the debt, secured by said mortp the power of sale in said mortgage contai J hav­ ing become operative by reason of su** default. Notice is hereby given that on Thun day. July 21. 1988. at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due ond unpaid upon said mor­ tgage. together with interest thereon at fifteen (15%) percent per annum, together with the legal costs and charges of sole, including the attorney fees as provided by law in said mortgage, the lands ond premises in said mortgage mentioned and described as follows: to-wit: That par, of Lot 17 of Supervisor Glasgow's Addi­ tion to the City of Hastings, according to lhe recorded plat thereof, being a port of the Nor­ thwest Vi ol Section 22. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Barry County. Michigan, described os: Com­ mencing at the Southeast corner thereof fo* a place of beginning, thence North along the lot line 130 feet, thence West 150 feet, thence South 130 feet to the lot line, thence East 150 feet to the place of beginning. City of Hastings. Barry County Michigan. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Doted: June 6. 1988 James H. Fisher (P26437) of Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher Attorneys for Hastings Savings 8 Loan Association 607 North Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 (6/30) Joy and Jim Landers of Moore, Okla., an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Lccia D Baker, to Troy G. Wright. He is the son of Henry and Sandra Wright of Vermont­ ville. Troy’s mother was the late Charlotte Peltier of Charlotte. The bride-elect resides in Norman, Okla., and is self-employed. The prospective bride-groom graduated from Maple Valley High School and is employed as a construction subcontractor in Norman. The July 3 wedding will take place at Mr. Wright’s childhood home in Vermontville. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Mortgage Sale • Default having been mode in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by Diane K. Reeves and Hubert L. Reeves of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagors, unto Nor­ thwest Industrial Credit Union. Mortgagee, dated the 17th day of December. 1984. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on the 27th day of December. 1984. in Liber 262 of Barry County Records, on Pages 570-573, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, ot the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $23,326.81. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity hove been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, ond pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, the 20th day of July. 1988 ot 1:00 p.m. local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole at public auction, to the highest bidder or bidders, for cash, at the East front door of the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Michigan, that being the place where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held, of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 13.5% per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by low, ond also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises, which said premises are described as follows: Lot number one of "Charles E. Kingsbury Park according to the recorded Plat thereof, being port of the scutheast one quarter of section twenty town two north, range nine west, Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. Which has lhe address of 7760 South Wall Lake Road. Cloverdale, Michigan. During the six months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated. June 8 1988 NORTHWEST INDUSTRIAL CREDIT UNION WALSH. LANGELAND. WALSH & BRADSHAW By: Stephen L. Langelond (P32583) Attorney for Mortgagee BUSINESS ADDRESS 133 West Cedar Street Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 (616) 382-3690 (7/7) Richard Hodges. 24 of Hastings and Margaret Cousino. 25 of Hastings. Randall Bates. 19 of Delton and Tina Vorva. 19 of Delton. Phillip Ayres. 41 of Plainwell and Leslie Duryea. 43 of Plainwell. Lon Lcfanty. 39 of Middleville and Sue Ann Nickols. 41 of Middleville. Rodd George, 27 of Hastings and Patricia Harper, 30 of Hastings. David Parks. 29 of Nashville and Judy Knoll. 21 of Nashville. John Gaskill. 30 of Florida and Teresa River. 22 of Florida. Keith Farlcc. 72 of Woodland and Marian Haug. 64 of Lake Odessa. WERE FIGHTING FOR \OJRLIFE Lake Odessa News The Past Matrons Club of Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315, Order of the Eastern Star, met for a potluck supper at the home of Grace Kenyon last Tuesday evening. June 21. Members of Lake Odessa Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, attended the Friendship Night of Cyclamen Chapter No. 94 of Lowell tn the Masonic Temple Saturday evening. At­ tending were Letah Boyce. Laurel Garlinger and Arlene and Deforest Swift. Lake Odessa Chapter, OES, will be host for a potluck dinner for Ionia County members in the Village Park at noon Thursday, June 30, following the Lake Odessa Fair Parade. Lake Odessa Chapter, OES will hold its next regular meeting Tuesday. July 12 at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. On Wednesday. July 20, there will be a joint OES and Masonic potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. for members and their spouses in the Lakewood United Fellowship Hall on M-50. The Unique Washtub Band will furnish the entertainment. The OES is host for the affair with Lake Odessa F&AM Masonic Lodge No. 395 members as guests. The auction sale at the fairgrounds for the Depot Renovation reportedly was successful and proceeds may be enough to pay the ex­ penses of a new roof. Fund-raising for funds continues and contributions have been given by various organizations, as well as citizens. Michael Thomas Becker of Ionia celebrated his seventh birthday at the home of his grandparents, Tom and Lois Peacock, and Shari of Lake Odessa Monday. Other guests were his mother Cathy, and great­ grandmothers Ruth Sessiosn and Reine Peacock. Reine Peacock attended the baptismal services June 19 of Matthew and Nicholas Glasgow, sons of Bob Glasgow of Hastings and Leann Glasgow of Grand Rapids. An open house was held at the home of their grandparents. Duane and Frances Glasgow. Those attending were Father Pohl, Sisters Magdalena, Margaret, Sheila and Dominic Marie of Wright. John of Kalamazoo, Don Glasgow and Amy, Tammy Bursley and Man­ dy of Middleville, Mariann Glasgow. Craig Maurer. Jim Glasgow and Bob Glasgow and friend, Diane. On Sunday, Father's Day, the Women’s Fellowship of the First Congregational Church entertained the fathers and sons of the church at a breakfast in the church dining room. Betty Carey was in charge of the pro­ gram, which followed. The First Congregational Church will hold an open house for Helen Haller, Sunday, July 10, from 2 to 5 p.m. in lhe church dining room. Haller will be honored for her 50 years as church pianist and organist. The Rev. Paul Mergencr of Eaton Rapids was injured in a car accident recently, but was not seriously hurt and is recuperating well. If - friends of the local area wish to write him, his address is 702 Cumberland Drive, Eaton Rapids 48827. He served as an interim pastor at the Congregational Church in Lake Odessa. The Women’s Fellowship of the First Con- grcgational Church met Wednesday for a potluck lunch in the church dining room. Marilyn Garlinger. on Mary and Martha, car­ ried out the theme of the year on ’’Women of the Bible.” At the business meeting, officers for the coming year were elected. Doris Huyck and Laurel Garlinger will be co-presidents; Mar­ jorie Erickson and Loma Durkee, co-vice president; Doris McCaul, secretary; and Mar­ cia Raftler, treasurer. Board members arc Alice Bulling. Betty Carey, Roberta Manley and Maxine Torrey. Nominating committee will be Mar}1 Herbert, Betty McMillen and Jane Shoemaker. Publicity chair is Marcia Raftler and Irene Haskins will be sunshine chair. The theme for the year will be "The Miracles of Jesus." Hostesses for the meeting were Mary Herbert and Mildred Scnsiba. Dennis Sauers were honored at his gradua­ tion open house, at the home of his parents, Dennis and Barbara Sauers, at 291 Lake Point Drive, Lake Odessa. Congregational members and other friends were invited to auend. Members of the 1974 class of the Lakewood High School held a meeting June 22 at the Jor­ dan Lake pavilion to discuss plans for a reu­ nion in 1989, if any one is interested. June 29 will be the beginning of a lot of activity in the Lake Odessa area, as the Lake Odessa Fair will start. A parade will be held, with Marie Pickens as grand marshal and she later will be honored at a reception. Another event is the "Art in the Park,” the annual busy day at the village park, when peo­ ple from all over gather to show and sell their items, which will be on display as well as entertainment for the day. Charles W. Burkett, 74, of Saranac, died recently and burial was in the Saranac Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rena; a mother-in-law, Leota Hale of Lake Odessa; two daughters; two sons; a sister; and grandchildren. Howard and Opal Harper, who lived on Brown Road. Lake Odessa, arc now residents at the Lake Manor Apartments on Emerson Street. They held a moving sale, disposing of many of their household items on June 25. Dennis and Melinda Pepper of Clarksville. Nash Hwy., announce the birth of Jodi Ann, who weighed six pounds one ounce. Grandparents arc Barb Pepper of Clarksville and William and Donna Strimback of Lake Odessa and great-grandmothers arc Erma Robson of Saranac and Ethel Pepper of Clarksville. Doug and Nancy Hendrick were hosts for a family gathering at their home on Jackson Road to celebrate Father’s Day. Present were Dorothy Erb. Linda and Arnold Erb. Gordon and Wanda Erb and Tyler. Lonnie and Anita Ackley of rural Charlotte. Royce and Lois Hendrick of Saranac. Gerald and Fem Tischer and Cindy Taylor. Son Kevin was spending his lime at San Diego. Calif., in the Marine Corps. Another guest was a mis­ sionary from Africa, who was a guest speaker at the Grace Brethren Church. Birthdays celebrated were those of Arnold, Gordon. Nancy and Lois. A wedding anniversary celebrated was that of Anita’s and Lonnie's. Tracy Runyan, a graduate of Portland High School, was honored with an open house Saturday at the Lake Odessa home of her father, Steve Runyan. Mildred Shade, with Linda Irvin and Sal­ ly; Lori Endres and family and a friend; Tom and Sherrie Wacha; Jay anti Jane of Sun­ field; Jerry and Karolyn Sial ter of rural Clarksville; John Lich and lhe Jeff Staltcr family enjoyed a family picnic at the Sessions Lake and Park at the Ionia State Recreation Area. The park and lake are drawing people from all over the area. As reported June 5. lhe open house day, entrance was free for that time and more than 5.000 visitors came. More than 6,000 arrived on the Memorial Day weekend. The handicapped pier was dedicated at the open day and now the old Ses­ sions School will begin renovation work soon. WET BASEMENT? HydmOs X SYSTEM 1 800 643 4232 UNCONDITIONAL LIFETIME WARRANTY! 2:50 P.M. * 10:50 P.M. • Part-Time We are looking for someone with leadership skills to work in our geriatric facility. We offer health insurance and vacation benefits for part-time. Competitive wages. THORNAPPLE MANOR 945-2407 Call B. Lavertey for Appointment Hydroflo System Warrants your Basement against leakage for the Life of the Structure, Regarcless of Ownership. CUT MORTGAGE PAYMENTS American Heart Association INHALE Hey Dad, you're second to none, but Thursday you're turning 51! Happy Birthday Dad ... (DALE HESTER) NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST A RELEASE OF FUNDS TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES. GROUPS. AND PERSONS: On or oboui July 15. 1988. th* City of Hostings will request the Stote of Michigan Io release Federal funds under Title I of the Housing ond Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383) for the following project: Clinton Street Project Resurface ond install 36" storm sewers, curbs, and gutters. Clinton Street east of Hanover. $400,000. An Environmental Review Record respecting the aforementioned project has been mode by the City of Hastings which documents the environmental review of the project. This Environmental Review Record is on file ot I ’7 5. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058 and is available for public ex­ amination ond copying, upon request. The City of Hostings will undertake the project described above with Community Development Block Grant funds, under Title I of the Housing ond Community Development Act ol 1974. The City of Hostings is certifying io the Stote of Michigan that the City of Hostings ond L. Joseph Rahn, in his official capacity oi Executive Director of JEDC, consent to ac­ cept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if on oction is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation fo environmen­ tal reviews, decision-r.iaking. and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval, the City of Hostings may use the Block Grant funds, ond the State of Michigan will hove satisfied its responsibilities under the National En­ vironmental Policy Act release of funds and acceptance of the certification only if it is on one of the fallowing basis: (a) That the certification was not in fact, executed by the Authorized Executive Officer or other officer of applicant ap­ proved by the Stote of Michigan; or (b) that applicant's en­ vironmental review record far the project indicates omission of required decision, finding, or step applicable to the pro­ ject in the environmental review process. Objections must be prepared ond submitted in accordance with the required pro­ cedure (24 CFR Port 58). ond moy be addressed to the JEDC at 117 S. Broadway, Hastings. Ml 49058. Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those staled above will not be considered by the State of Michigan. No objection received after July 15. 19aB. will be considered by the State cl Michigan. I. Joseph Rahn, Executive Director JEDC 117 S. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 (Authorized Execuhve Office of Applicant) • The Waterpoofing Alternative With the New N.B.H Bi-Weekly Payment Plan What does Bi-Weekly mean and how does this plan work? Bi-Weekly simply means that you make your house payment every other week. Instead of writing one large check once a month, you pay half every two weeks. So, rather than making twelve big monthly payments a year, you make 26 smaller ones every two weeks. The two extra payments make the difference. Bi-Weekly Mortgage payments sounds Interesting But, you want more details ... Just call or visit the National Bank of Hastings Mortgage Department. Our Home Mortgage specialists will provide you with detailed informa­ tion on Bi-Weekly Mortgages or our regular Fixed Rate Plans. . West State at Broadway Member FDIC AST1NGS All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 30. 1988 * — WANTED — i MCP Bookkeeping & Tax Service I interiors Retail Salesperson g £ " ft " Some decorating knowledge and skills required as well as a pleasant personality to sell floor coverings, window X £ treatments, wallpaper, ceramic tile, countertop, and related products. * J ft " About 30 hours per week including some Friday evenings and Saturdays. Experience a plus, however, we will v J ft train the right person. X ■’ Apply in writing to ... a g DECORATOR SALES ft P.O. Box C, Hastings, Ml. 49058 IONIA, MICH. Complete bookkeeping service ond income tax preparation. o SUNDAY BUFFET 95 PRIME RIB WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS O with coupon REG. S’* 8 S^z.oo ONE COUPON GOOD TOR ANY __ _ _ nutrrsrzL MSOO - 4:OO wcorner-s • Running away no solution An argument for sex education IONIA, MICH. ■coupon------ ROAST BEEF BAKED HAM FRIED CHICKEN B.B.Q. COUNTRY RIBS Ann Landers 5071 N. Shore Dr. Pleasant lake, Delton 623-2660 " IONIA, MICH status-indicator. Donald Garner, an expert in liability law at Southern Illinois University, says that 25 percent of white-collar workers smoke, compared with 50 percent of blue­ collar workers. Nonsmokers arc increasing in number as well as irritability. In time. I believe we enraged nonsmokers are going to force many more smoker.-, to quit, hide or suffer even greater humiliation. Meanwhile to paraphrase the quote by editor Horace Greeley: "A cigarette has a fire on one end and a fool on the other.’’ mmi» Landing O IM W. GRAND RIVER AVE An argument for sex education Dear Landers: How's this for an argument to teach sex education in the schools, and perhaps in the legislature as well? The follow­ ing appeared in the El Paso paper. I’m enclos­ ing it so you can see that I am not making it up. Legislator Doubts Rape Impregnates HARRISBURG. PA. -- The Legislature's chief abortion foe. Republican Rep. Stephen Freind. said the odds of a rape victim getting pregnant are "one in several million" because the trauma produces a certain secre­ tion that kills sperm. "That is nonsense," said Dr. Richard Depp of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Freind said that he will produce medical documentation in about a week. I can hardly wait. Care to comment? Holding My Sides in El Paso. Dear Holding: Rep. Freind ought to try his hand at fiction. Please keep me posted. If he should come up with any starting scientific discoveries. I’d like to know. Smoking issue still hot Coupon Good Sunday, July 3nd ONLY coupon- IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. Dear Ann Landers: I was recently in the hospital for two weeks in a semi-private room. Until the last few days my roommates were fine. Suddenly the hospital had an unusual number of admissions and I was given two smokers as roommates. They said they try to match smokers and nonsmoktrs when they can but it doesn’t always work out. My first roommate was a heavy smoker and a compulsive talker. The second was a real nut. He arrived at 7 p.m., scheduled for a lung removal the following morning. (Cancer, of course). The man smoked con­ tinuously from the time he arrived until he went into the operating room. I was a smoker for 50 years and never realized how offensive smoking can be to others until I quit. It seems very unfair that nonsmokers must be forced to inhale smoke that could endanger their lives. I believe if enough nonsmokers raised a serious stink they would have their way. Do you agree? -­ Detoured From Tobacco Road. Dear Detour: It doesn’t always work that way. It has been proven that smoking can be an addiction, and those folks who are hooked are in the same class with alcoholics and drug abusers. According to Time magazine, 26 percent of American adults now smoke, down from 38 percent 30 yeas ago. But even those who would like to quit want to do it their way and not be pressured by laws. The smokers, however, are finding that public sentiment and legal eagles are making it more difficult. Forty-two states have passed laws restricting smoking in public places. Utah prohibits cigarette ads on billboards. Travelers in California cannot smoke on planes, buses or trains. More than half the companies in America have restricted smok­ ing on the job. Not smoking may have snob appeal and be a Kiwanis Club announces 1988-89 series THE WORLD'S BIGGEST TOY STORE! 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(Mi mi. south ol 1-94 just south of Lakeview Square Mall) • PORTAGE 6207 South Westnedge Ave. (Across Irom Southland Mall) MONDAY - SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM; SUNDAY 11:00 AM • 6:00 PM CHARGE m VISA - MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS DISCOVER Larry Hensley, chairman of the Travel Series Committee for the Hastings Kiwanis Club, has announced the pro­ gram for the 1988-89 season that wid take the public to such interesting places as Japan, Costa Rica. Fiji, Yellowstone. Yellowknife, Britain, and Italy. This will be the 40th annual travel series that the Hastings Kiwanis Club has sponsored. The films are all selected for artist and subject. The series is shown at Cen­ tral Auditorium in Hastings at on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. on these dates: Sept. 16 — William Stackdale’s "Yellowknife to Yellowstone,” which is an exciting look at one of the most dazzling overland routes in the world: from the Cana­ dian artic and the remote and legendary gold mining out­ posts of Yellowknife down through the fabulous Cana­ dian Rockies to Yellowstone, America’s oldest and largest national park. Oct. 21 - Steve Gomer will host ‘‘Costa Rica,” gem of the Americas, showing the hospitality, the Costa Rican people. Visit the capital city of San Jose and the National Theatre, the rugged beauty of the Poes and Irazu volcanoes, the cloud forest, the exotic life of the jungles. Nov. 18 - Ted BumiUer’s ‘‘Discovering Japan”. Japan with its civilization so pro­ foundly different from our own, with its seething masses of humanity, its activity, youth and vitality, both sur­ prise and excite travelers. With Japan constantly in the news its important to know as much as possible about this oriental pro-western culture. Jan. 20, 1989 - Lynn Bramkamp and his wife Julie will unfold *‘A Vic­ torian Tour of Britain” which will be a look through the traveller’s eyes at what re­ mains to be seen of 19th cen­ tury Britain, the Victorian Age. Feb. 17 — Dale Johnson’s ‘‘Italy” captures the scope and depth of this country and its people, the industrial surge towards the 21st century as well as the enclaves of their historical past. It reflects the life of Italy. March 17 — Clint Denn’s "Fabulous Fiji.” Poised bet­ ween Polynesia and Melanesia, Fiji has the best of both: happy spririt in the peo­ ple complemented by the beauty and diversity of the land and sea Dear Ann Landers: I came home from work and found a letter from my husband say­ ing he had taken off and was going to end his life. I notified the police immediately and they put out a bulletin with the make of the car and the license number. Days passed and not a single clue turned up. Even though my doctor put me on tran­ quilizers I was a nervous wreck. Il’s been over a month and I’m sure my hus­ band is alive and not far away because I’ve received bills for gasoline and a new tire. I have since learned that he borrowed several thousand dollars from a friend. Ap­ parently he was ashamed that he could not pay the money back so he just took off, intending, perhaps, to kill himself. Obviously he has changed his mind. I feel as if < am living a nightmare, Ann. The police say they cannot force my husband tu return home even if they find him because he has done nothing illegal. I was told. "A man has the right to leave his wife if he wants to." Please let me hear from you. I feel so alone. I am signing my real name and address but please don’t print them. - Desperate and Blue. Dear Friend: I hope that by the time you read this your husband will have turned up. When I spoke with you on the phone you seemed quite hopeful that eventually he would come home. I am printing your letter to let my readers know that running away is no solution. It merc’y puts family and friends through hell. Whatever the problem, stay and face it. With the help of your ioved ones, no matter how bad it is. it can be worked out. Some ads are unacceptable Dear Ann Landers: When Soldier of For­ tune magazine lost the lawsuit that forced them to pay for the death of a woman whose husband found a hired killer through their classified ads, the publisher said, "That ver­ dict will have tremendous ramifications on the publishing industry. From now on every publisher will have to look at every ad he publishes." Well! I would hope so! 1 work for a newspaper whose employees arc instructed to check out every ad taken by the classified department before it is accepted. We are expected to be alert to scams, especially those that originate in slates with permissive advertising laws. Child-care providers and rest homes must have licenses and we must verify those licenses with the county. Vitamins and diet foods cannot be advertised in our paper unless they have FDA approval. Businesses that hire models or actors must be licensed. Ditto anyone advertising a service such as massages, palm reading, etc. If an ad sounds suspicious and the manager is unable to prove that the company is legitimate, we refuse to accept it. Our newspaper cares enough about its customers to try to protect them from charlatans and crooks. If more publishers were like ours, perhaps that woman would be live today. - No Name, No Town. Dear Friend: Sorry you wouldn’t permit me to share the name of your paper. It deserves to be applauded publicly. Too bad more newspapers and magazines don’t have your high standards. I’ve read ads that knocked my socks off. I urge subscribers to complain when they see such sleaze. It’s the only way to get rid of it. Legal Notices MORTGAGE 5AIF MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by Timothy K. and Annetta D. Willton, a married man and a married woman, ol 3260 N. Broadway, Halting*, Michigan 49058-9524, Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor, fo State Employees Credit Union, a Stalo chartered Credit Union, of 501 S. Capitol Ave.. Lanting, Michigan 48933, Mor­ tgagee, dated the 6th day of September. A.D. 1984 and recorded In the office of the Regltter of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on the 1 Uh day of September, A.D. 1984, in liber 261 of Barry County Records, on pogo 80, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal ond interest the sum of Eighty Seven Thousand Six Hundred Forty Three and 01/100 Dollars ($87,643.01) plus loxes due in the approximate amount of $1.600.00. And no suit or proceedings ot law or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 7th day of July, 1988 at 1:00 o’clock p.m. said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by a sole at public auc­ tion, to the highest bidder, at the East door of the Barry County Court House in the City of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon ot 9.25 percent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses. Including the attorney fees allowed by low. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersign­ ed necessary to protect Its interest in the premises located in Carlton Township, Barry County. State of Michigan, described as follows, fo wit: Ten acres in square form in southwest corner of the northwest 1/4 of southwest 1/4 of section 29, town 4 north, range 8 west, excepting therefrom, the following described parcel: beginning at a point on lhe west lire of section 29, town 4 north, range 8 west, distant 300 feet north of the southwest comer of the southwest 1 /4 of the nor­ thwest 1/4 of the southwest 1/4 of sold section 29, thence north along said west section line, 360 feet, thence east parallel with the south line of said southwest 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of the southwest 1/4 , 385 feet, thence south 300 feet, thence west 125 feet, thence south 60 feet, thence west 260 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale. Doled: June 2, 1988 John L. Tuttle (P21643) Attorney for Mortgagee 406 W. Ottawa St. Lansing, Ml 48933 (517)482-1541 (6/30) Synpo^e of ttie Recuter Meeting el the JOWNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD June 8. 1988 Four memb »rs present, one absent. Reports of committees presented. Smith Well Drilling t Pump donated pipe and welding for installation of Cemetery sign. Motion approved to Install spotlight with electric eye for flog pole and purchase new flog. Approved appointment of David Rico as volunteer fireman. Motion approved to renew Volunteer Firemen Accldent/Dlsablllty Insurance. Approved work on Cooper Rd. recommended by Rood Commission. Approved payment of vouchers in amount of $20,738.82. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Stevens (6/30) MtK IstDtvWen DISTRICT COURT FOG THE COUNTY OF BAMY PATRICK J. MARRIOTT S JOYCE MARRIOTT, Plaintiffs vs. GARRY L. CRAWFORD & JUDY A. CRAWFORD Defendants HONORABLE GARY R. HOLMAN File No. 88CH 0091 ORDER TO APPEAR Joann E. Killen, (P15956) Attorney for Plaintiffs 106 East Walnut Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 (616) 343-9175 At a session of said Court held ol the Courthouse in the City of Hastings ond said County of Barry, State of Michigan on the 17th day of June. 1988. PRESENT: HONORABLE GARY R. HOLMAN On the 10th day of June, 1988, an action was fil­ ed by PATRICK J. MARRIOTT and JOYCE MAR­ RIOTT. Plaintiffs against GARRY L. CRAWFORD and JUDY A. CRAWFORD. Defendants in this Court to forfeit a land contract. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants, GARRY L. CRAWFORD and JUDY A. CRAWFORD. 306 Rambling Rood. Battle Creek. Michigan 49017. shall answer or take such other action os may be permitted by law on or before the 10th day of July, 1988. Failure to comply with this Order will result in a Judgment of Default against said Defendants for the relief demanded in lhe Complaint filed in this Court. Doled: June 17. 1988 Hon. Gory R. Holman, District Judge (7/21) I COMPUTERS I | | | ( | | • MS/DOS Compatible • Software • Paper • Cables • Printers I lAWSM/m § | 501 West State Street Hastings. Mi. 49058 Phone 616-948 9637 Fax 616-948-9636 I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 30, 1988 — Page 7 From Time to Time... There’s a Fair in the Air! by—Esther Walton Lake Odessa Fair Hastings 50 years ago in February of 1938 In the last column we were looking at 50 years ago and comparing that time with today. In the last story , the month of January was covered. In this issue we examine the month of February. Several things immediately appear different in the paper. For instance, there was a column of "Social Events and Personal Mention” lit­ tle tidbits of social information about various person or persons who had at one time lived in the community. Samples of this type of news read like this: "Philip Colgrove of Detroit was here on Thursday to attend the funeral of his grand­ mother. Mrs. Rose Colgrove.” "Lynn Satterlee of Vermontville visited his cousin, Howard Althouse and friends in Hastings, over the weekend after a thrilling basketball game at Vermontville.” “Dr. G.L. Lockwood, Carl Wespinter, Dr. D.D. Walton. Supt. D.A. VanBuskirk and Rev. Don Gury attended the Citizens Con­ ference on Education Wednesday, held at lhe Olds hotel in Lansing.” A second difference was the advertisement, especially for farm work. Horses pulling equipment were far more prevalent than gaspowered engines. There were several adver­ tisements for coal, that being the chief method of heating a structure. There were advertisements for the two movie houses in Hastings, the Strand and the Barry Theatre. The cost was 15 cents for adults and IO cents for children. There were no advertisements for television, as that was just invented. There were no advertisements for videos, home movies or computers. It was still possible to ride the “Short Line bus” by going to the Trio Cafe and train passenger service would pick up in Hastings and deliver you to Chicago, Detroit, or Washington. D.C. February 1938 was a cold month and January had had its share of blizzards. On Feb. 3 the weather report was. "Barry Coun­ ty was very fortunate in last week's blizzard as compared with the northern counties. Fri­ day morning was the coldest morning of the year, lhe official thermometer at the water works registered 7 degrees below zero at 5:40 a m. and at 7 a.m. the reading was 9 below. A lead article tells about local Attorney Sigler, later Governor of Michigan, trying a case in Manistee and the storm that came on a Sunday, stranding people in hotels and on roads. The winds were so strong they blew down the power lines and the drifts were so high it was impossible to get around. The storm raged about for two or three days more and it was impossible to hold court, as at­ torneys, witnesses and jurors had difficulty gening there. To make matter worse lhe fur­ nace worked by an electric timer and wouldn't start. It took alnutst all week to resolve the problems so court couki be held. The winter also was blamed for the fire at the Milo Shaw house in Rutland Township. The 14-room house. a landmark of Ru’lanc Township, was completely destroyed. There w as a report to the board ol super­ visors concerning the need for a Hastings-area airport. Hastings City Council was "quietly working on plans for a tourist camp here. It will be remembered.” continued the article. "that Emil Tyden in behalf of the factories in which he is interested, has offered a tract of land on North Broadway to the city for that purpose..." The article discussed the tourist potential for the area, saying, "Should the new M-37 be paved and the Freeport and Middleville road improved, it will result in many tourists coming to and through Hastings. Financially it will mean much to local merchants who should be interested in having the project completed for the coming season and is one the very best mediums of advertising Hastings.” County Agent Harold Foster announced two meetings for Tuesday. Feb. 8, on handl­ ing the farm wood lot for profit, stating,” there is an increasing interest in and apprecia­ tion of the value of a farm sugar bush or wood lot. These meetings are held to discuss methods of management of these farm tracts to bring the greatest financial returns to the owner of a period of years.” There were two announcements of business changes. The Grain and Bean Elevator Co. reported a good year after changing is manager and the Pet Milk Company bought the Hastings Milk Products. Homer Smith, vice president of the Barry County Rod and Gun Club, was given authority to name a committee to sponsor a pheasant rearing project. The second page announced that Mrs. Oley Douglas of Rutland Township has three receipts for her Banner subscription that were more than 50 years old. As was mentioned in the January issue 50 years ago, the year 1938 was still considered Depression times, and this small news item told it as it was, “Work in the Hastings fac­ tories is rather slow at the present time, the E.W. Bliss Co., the Grand Rapids Bookcase Co., and the Hastings Table Co., operating with but a small portion of their regular help, some departments being closed entirely. Rumors of big orders having been received by the Bliss Co. are denied by those in authority and the outlook for the future is not too bright. However the International Seal and Lock Co. and Hastings Manufacturing Co. are run­ ning as usual. It is hoped that all the factories may open soon with large orders.” In the second section of Feb. 10, 1938, the Banner started a series “Called Some In­ teresting Facts About Local Concerns.” This set of articles spotlighted various Banner advertisers and gave a brief writcup aboyt their business. The first one was about the only monument works in Barry County. Ironside Brothers. Stating that the brothers suited a small business in 1907. "which has grown year by year, owing to their honest and skillful work until today they have a modern plant that is widely known for the excellent product they put out...The merit of design and fine workmanship stand as understanding testimonials of the thing that during these 31 years have permitted the Ironside monument Works to grow and prosper and become the outstanding concern it is today.” The lead article Feb. 17 was the distribution of the Primary Money to the area schools. This money was a state supplement to assist schools and lhe February payment was the se­ cond of three installments of state aid. Cut a Good Deal SAVE on New John Deere Hay and Forage Equipment Now, you can cut a good deal on any of this John Deere hay and forage equipment: • Round Balers • Square Balers • Mower/Conditioner. • Self-Propelled WinJ jwers • Self-Propelled Fc rage Harvesters • Pull-type Forage Harvesters Choose the money-saving way you want to pay. • Cash Discounts, OR • 0.0% Financing for up to 18 months, OR • 7.5% Financing for 36 months We’re ready to deal on this John Deere equipment. Come see us today. And also ask about our $600 Pick a Team discount offer. Financing subject to approved credit. JUNE 29 ■ JULY 4 — 1988 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 In the Feb. 10,1938, edition of the Banner, it was reported that “work in the Hastings factories is rather slow at the present time. Slow or not, E. W. Bliss (pictured) still is one of Hastings’ major factories 50 years later. A second small article told of the heavy rain that dumped 2.18 inches of rain in a 24-hour period. The report said the dirt highways were impassable. A third article related the injuries received when Roy Norton, a Carlton Township farmer, received when working in the woods with a drag saw. According to the article his clothes were caught in the shaft and he was drawn up into the machine. The injury left him with an amputated leg and a fractured arm. On the brighter side, the city council voted to borrow $2,000 for the Michigan State Loan Board to complete the sewer connection in the city. Streets under consideration for sewers were Colfax, Hayes and Montgomery, a culvert on East Mill and a sanitary sewer on East MUI. City Engineer Sparks was quoted as saying he hoped to secure WPA labor to assist with the installation. The last front page article was about the fire department responding to three calls in one Pennock Hospital Birth Announcement? IT’S A GIRL Jason and Rita Mapes of Hastings, June 18, 8:50 a.m., 6 lbs., 6!6 ozs. Rick and Beverly Ramsey of Delton. June 20. 2:18 a.m., 7 lbs., 10'A ozs. John and Susan Dryer of Hastings. June 21, 8:35 a.m., 8 lbs., 4 ozs. Douglas and Mary Lou (Wierenga) Gon­ salves of Hastings, June 22,9:11 a.m., 7 lbs., 9 ozs. Charles and Barbara Pullen of Middleville, June 23, 9:32 p.m., 6 lbs., 12W ozs. 4 IT’SABOY ? Brenda Lynn Burleson of Lake Odessa, June 21. 7:26 a.m., 6 lbs., 9 ozs. Douglas and Joyce Griffin of Hastings. June 24, 3:47 p.m., 8 lbs., 12Vi ozs. Mark and Harmony Kime. June 10, 8 lbs.. 20 inches long born at St. Mary's Hospital. Grandparents are Glen and Joyce Kime, and Jeannetta R. Hayes. Christopher Lynn born to David L. and Christina Tiffany, Waukegan. Ill., formerly from Delton. June 16. 4 lbs.. 10 ozs. 18 in­ ches long. Grandparents are Donald L. and Marcia Tiffany of Delton and Michael and Kaye Williams of Greenburg Kansas and the late Charles Chrisman. week. The three calls were a tractor-trailer fire, a fire to a garage on Jefferson and Court streets, operated by D. Sharp, and a fire in the residence of Edward Tazclaar, who lived near Carlton Center. Under "Facts About Local Concerns" Baird's clothing store, formerly known as Hiler and Baird, was featured. It reported they bought out the concern of G.F. Chidester in 1927 and Baird bought out his partner in 1931. Baird carries “dependable brands of mer­ chandise and the modem store with its cases and display racks...presents an iron clad reason for trading in Hastings...His adver­ tisements in each issue of tlx Banner offer real inducements to the men and boys to fill their needs in this modem store." Fifty years later (1988) what was known as the Bairds store is now the Village Squire. The lead article in the last issue of February was about two special propositions up for consideration at the spring election. At this time in our history, our city fathers (no mothers) were elected at the spring election. But the election of aldermen was not the main con­ cern. The main concern was the sale of liquor by the glass in Hastings and whether the city should establish a municipal court. The second article said the Hastings mer­ chants were holding Dollar Days in Hastings Feb. 25 and 26. The rest of the paper dealt with the news about the local area, clubs, schools, health, area news and courthouse news. PUBLIC NOTICE 10:00 a.mYouth Tractor Driving Contest (Parking Lot) 1:00 p.m................................................................................ Dog Obedience (Fair Tent) 3:00 p.mBike Races (Grandstand) 6-10:00 p.mMidway Madness (4 Hrs. of Rides for $5.00) 7:30 p.mAntique Tractor Pull THURSDAY, JUNE 30 10:00 a.mGrand Parade to Fairgrounds 10:00 a.mMidway Opens (Cash Discount Coupons Today) 1:00 p.mHarness Racing 7:30 p.mDog Pull Contest FRIDAY, JULY 1 10:00 a.mDairy Judging (Livestock Barn Area) 10:30 a.ms.............................................................. Youth Horse Show (Horse Arena) 1:00 p.mHarness Racing 7:30 p.mFigure Eight Demolition Detby SATURDAY, JULY 2 10:00 a.mBeef, Sheep Judging (Livestock Barn Ama) 10:00 a.mDraft Horse Show (Horse Arena) 1:00 p.mHarness Racing 5:30 p.mFireman's Ox Roast 7: 00 p.mState Championship Lt. Wgt. Horse Pull SUNDAY, JULY 3 1: 00 2: 00 3: 00 3:00 8: 00 p.mHarness Racing p.mYouth Clown Contest (Livestock Show Barn) p.mChildren's Games (Livestock Show Barn) p.mLadies' Day Program (Fair Tent) p.mLakewood Area Choral Society Concert MONDAY, JULY 4 1:00 p.m 1:00 p.m 1-5:00 p.m 7:30 p.m 10:30 p.m .................................................................... Harness Racing Youth Pedal Tractor Pull (East End of Fairgrounds) .............Midway Madness (4 Hrs. of Rides for $5.00) ................................................................Demolition Derby ................................................. Fireworks (Approximately) GREAT AMERICAN SLEEP SALE! Miller’s Furniture & Carpet Store’s 5a!Sted BIGGEST BEDDING EVENT r-tenoT'.u! _ QF THE YEAR! Th* City of Hasting* has applied for Till# I. Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $250,000 for the purpose of installing storm sewers and resurfacing Clinton St. Individuals will be able to examine the application and submit comments at the public meeting to be held on July 13, 1988 ot 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Copies of the application may be examined in the Economic Development Office, 117 S. Broadway, beginning Monday-Juno 27,1988. NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES. GROUPS. AND PERSONS: The above-named City of Hastings/County of Barry pur­ poses to request the Stale of Michigan to release Fedot al funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Develop­ ment Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383) to be used for the following projects: Clinton Street Project Resurface ond install 36” storm sewers, curbs, and gutters. Clinton Street east of Hanover. $400,000. It has been determined that such request for release ol funds will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment ond. accordingly, the City of Hostings has decided not to prepare an environmental im­ pact statement under the National Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190). The reasons for such decision not to prepare such State­ ment are as follows: 1. This is an impact of existing Streets which will serve ex­ isting residents. If will not contribute to area growth. 2. No negative effects ore anticipated beyond short-term construction noise ond dust. An Environmental Review Record respecting the aforementioned project has been mode by the City of Hostings which documents the environmental review of the project ond more fully sets forth the reasons why such State­ ment is not required. This Environmental Review Record is on file at 117 S. Broodway. Hastings, Ml 49058 and is available for public examination ond copying, upon request, between the hours of 8:30 and 4:30 p.m. No further environmental review of such project is propos­ ed to be conducted, prior to the request for release of Federal funds. All interested agencies, groups, ond persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments for consideration by the City to the oflice of the undersigned. Such written comments should be received at the address specified on or before July 15. '.9B8. All such comments so received will be considered ond the City will not request the release of Community Development Block Grant funds or take any administrative action on the proposed project prior to the date specified in the preceding sentence. L. Joseph Rahn. Executive Director JEDC 117 S. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 (Authorized Executive Officer of Applicant) QUALITY BEDDING REAL SAVINGS ON HANDCRAFTED BEDDING MADE TO SUPERIOR SPECIFICATIONS! OUR GRAND RAPIDS MANUFACTURER HAS BUILT A PILLOW-QUILT MATTRESS SET TO EXCEED NATIONAL BRAND STANDARDS FOR COMFORT. DURABILITY. AND ESPE­ CIALLY. PRICE! Twin Size, Full Size and Queen Size ... IN STOCK! OPEN 9 a.m. 'til 8 pjn. Monday & Friday; 9 a.m. 'til 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Miller7 FURNITURE & CARPET STORE 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. S4S-20S1 VISA THE HOMEMPROYD4WT LOAN ACCOUNT o riRsrr AMERICA- �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 30, 1988 YMCA playground participation up this year Participation in the YMCA summer playground program is up this summer and the director for the program is scratching her head as to the reasons. "I’m dumbfounded. I really am." says playgroud director Jan Bowers. "And par­ ticularly at this time of the year when we start to fall off a little, wc actually arc still gaining kids." Bowers says the four-playground program, open to youngsters in grades K-6, was for­ tunate to attract 400 children per week over the last two summers. She says close to 600 participated last week with that number ex­ pected to rise this week, the fourth week of the program. Attendance is kept via a morning and after­ noon head count. Playgrounds al Central, Bob King and Southeastern arc open from 9 a.m. to noon and from 6-8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The Fish Hatchery is open only in the morning. Fridays are used as field trip day. Bowers says there are several theories as to why the playground numbers have increased this summer. The leading explanation, she says, is the playgrounds are available to the youngsters in a no-cost program. The YMCA charges a fee on Fridays for its various trips, but those fees are only enough to cover the cost of the activity. Youngsters have visited Binder Park and the Kalamazoo Airport with special carnival and YMCA swim days yet to come. "Where else can you get the services we of­ fer for free?” says Bowers, who ticks off ac­ tivities such as kickball and basketball as well as craft and board games and movie night. Bowers also credits 11 playground leaders with gaining the interest of the kids and holding it "I have to give up staff credit." she says. "They have to be doing something right to get those kids back each day. It really is a great bunch of kids." Bowers says the number of youngsters at­ tending the playground program is rising each week. "Last year by July 1 our numbers fell way off because of vacations and the opening of (YMCA Alqonquin) camp. But that hasn’t happened this year. The numbers arc still increasing." [ Sports | Running into problems Heat can be dangerous unless common sense is used by runners when jogging by Steve Vedder Tourney continues Carla Ploeg of Middleville returns a serve during action in the Hastings In­ termediate Tennis Open on Tuesday. The three-day tournament concluded yesterday, crowning champions in six age brackets for both girls and boys. The tournament was held at the Johnson Field courts and featured players from all over mld-Michigan. Women’s softball tourney in Hastings on July 9th A one-day womens softball tournament will be held at the Hastings Roll-a-Rama July 9 for teams classified as B and below. The cost is $95 with sponsor trophies being awarded to the first four teams and individuals for first. Anyone wishing to enter should call 945-2872 or 948-2814. Jogging in Michigan's recent sweltering heat can be risky as runners should be aware of the warning signs of heat stroke, says the coordinator of the Pennock Hospital Heath and Fitness Center. In leiu of running in 80-90 degree temperatures, Eric Lccp recommends alter­ native summer activities such as biking, swimming or even walks. But to the jogging diehard who runs in any conditions, Lcep sug­ gests paying attention to body stress signs, proper dress, and knowing the ideal times to run can reduce the risk of serious health problems. "It’s just a lot of common sense." Lcep says. “In the real hot weather, I recommend backing off. It’s grueling — heat exhaustion is a real possibility." Before even taking their first stride, runners should be aware of the symptoms of heat ex­ haustion. Excessive tiredness, increased body temperatures as the heat short-circuits the Cooling system, a flushed color in the face, disorientation, and rapid heartbeat are all potential signs of heat exhaustion. Lcep lists several guidelines which can make summer jogging safe. That list includes: —Making sure the body is in relatively good shape before attempting to run. A checkup with the family doctor or going through a scries of tests at the Heath and Fitness Center wouldn't hurt. BATTLE CREEK INTERNATIONAL BALLOON CHAMPIONSHIP JULY 9-16,1988 — Avoid heavy clothes. Light shorts and a T-shirt are highly recommended. A runner is better off with a T-shirt, says Lcep. because it can help shield the body from the sun. — Run in the early morning or late evening hours thus avoiding the brunt of the day’s heat. High temperatures are very stressed. Ideal conditions include dry, relatively humid conditions with temperatures in the mid-70s. Extremely humid conditions mean a body sweats more and has a more difficult time dry­ ing as the water doesnft evaporate. “A run­ ner should be dealing with comfortable condi­ tions when he goes out." Lccp says. "It all depends on the person, but you have to be very careful when you approach the 90-degrec mark." — Avoid dumping cold water on the body after running. It doesn’t lower the body temperature level and it can cause overheating. — Lcep suggests running on grass, or sidewalks or the high school track. Tarmac surfaces can cause blisters because of the heat while roads can be too hard and can also hold the heat. — Consume liquids before, during, and after running. Sweating means a loss of fluids which must be .eplaced or dehydration can occur. June 27-29 — Hastings Intermediate Ten­ nis Open: Will be held at the Johnson Field courts with the early deadline June 25. The entry fee is $10 and should be mailed to Kay Loftus. 537 W. Green Street, Hastings. The tournament is for boys and girls ages 12-16. July 1 — Demolition derby— A Figure Eight Demolition Derby will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds. Con­ testants compete for a $1,000 purse. (TW St Martin) KtUogg Airport Afimtom KELLOGG DAY - Mert ItalUr Cltvk'a TbnyUM- ll.-Wo-m, July 9 — Womens softball tournament— A one-day tournament for womens Class B and below teams will be held at the Hastings Roll-a-Rama. The cost is $95 with sponsor trophies going to the first three teams and in­ dividual trophies for the champions. Call 945-2872 or 948-2814 to enter. pm. Softball-Baseball Standings & Results ' Illi I -Hl !>.■»pm. Hay Doling fron> Will IllMiry a Ep.,4 Hastings Women’s Softball Standings Bnlkxm launeh i HAMBEH OF COMMENCE DAY AND MOKE MaUe DUptaya Krik-ig Airport AU Duy Jul) 13. 1BB8 Green Machine. French CooiMttm. Air National Guard Flight DemcmatralKin. Krerflytc Skydlvrrx Kumian Mil >15. AND MORE FAKMEKS' DAY T-Nhlrt Duy - Anyone wrartng the official T-Shirt J».1O pi. Hay tfc41ng from Hill lH*nr,Epcot Center and Group-. Thr Vintage laula - former mmfm from Ibr group The Lada; AND MORE 9 Salurday. July IB. 1BB8 Balloon Launch tiUU - /i.'Wn.m. llalkxm iMtndl tlUl - &3U pm. 3 Hour Conrrrt KrUogg Afrpurt «.»pm. - KrUogg Airport LOO pm. LOO pm Ilalkxxi louwh GOO- ftiHlpro Coon Hkydlvtng THun Krlkigg Airpnt Iritr Balloon launch (Fly In - Tlakrt A'Du>k<-t| 9 Monday. Jul) II. 1DBB AMATEVK ril<ffrXiHA!1IEK‘H HAY mmnlwn. from the group The Lada: AND M> >KE Ariyimr » rompanlrd by a <arnrr> rmeiwm KrUogg Airport -auupm. 100 pm. - (100 pm 4.10 pm -tilKJ pm. pm Hay Doling from Will Uiniry- Epao* CenU-rand Group. Thr Vlnlagi- Ladx - I >m»rr memtw-rx from Uir group The Lad« AND MOKE mnwmi hay For morr Information call 616-862-0582 James Electric. The Law......... Blue Hammer. Unity Satellite. Big Wheel..... City Bank....... P-Ring............. Men’s Monday Night Golf League -BLUE tMV IS ION­ MATCH RESULTS 6/27... D. Goodyear 48-4; B. los­ ty 43-4: T. Sutherland 43-<; H. Bottcher 46-4; G. Cove 45-4; E. Sorenson 56-0; E. Sorenson 56-0; E. Sorenson 56-0; L. Kornstodl 54-0; J. Rugg 47-0; D. Jarman 44-3: B. tasty 43-2 J. Rugg 47-4; W. Nitz 41-4; J. Coleman 39-4; G. Gahan 50-1; E. Mathews 42-2: J. Kennedy 55-0: D. Goodyear 48-0; J. Ken­ nedy 55-0. STANDINGS... T. Sutherland 28; J. Jacobi 25; B. losty 24; 0. Goodyear 21; L. Kornitodt 20; W. Nitz 20; J. Rugg 16; J. Coleman 15; H. Bottcher 14; D. Jarman 14; D. O’Connor 13: J. Ketchum 12; G. Continued on next page by June 30-July 4 — Harness racing: At the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds at 1 p.m. each day. Racers compete for $100,000 in prize money. StMJe Dtoptays KrUogg Airport AU Oag Country Club Golf Results Sports • • • at a glance Upcoming Sports... June 27-29 - Middleville-Lakewood Novice Tennis Tournament: The signup for the girls 10-and-under tournament will be June 27. the 15-and-under June 28, and the 18-and-under June 29. All draws are at 8:30 a.m. Call 795-9159 for more information. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Youngsters at Bob King Park blow up balloons during a morning activity. Playground director Jan Bowers says attendance at the four YMCA summer playgrounds has risen substantially this year. .6-1 .6-1 .4-3 .3-3 .2-5 .2-5 .1-6 Results June 27 Unity Satellite 12, Blue Hammer 11; James Electric 14, Big Wheel 13; The Law 11. City Bank I. June 28 James Electric 20. City Bank 3; Blue Ham­ mer 5. P-Ring 7; The Law 16. Big Wheel 5. HYAA Little League Standings .5-1 Community Gold................ ‘ ' Miller Real Estate.............. 2-’-l Rax...................................... Moose Lodge...................... 1-5 Coleman Agency............... Results Tues.. June 21 Community Gold 10, Moose 7; Miller Real Estate 17. Coleman Agency 5. Thurs., June 23 Rax 7. Miller Real Estate 7; Moose Lodge 4. Coleman Agency I. Sfer»' Vt'tlde' Pay-for-problems? The mess has begun. The annoucement by Hastings Superintendent Carl Schoessel of the newly-adopted pay-for-participation program is the tip of an athletic quagmire which threatens coaches, athletes and parents. The failure of the June 13 millage forced lhe Hastings school system into making $796,958 worth of budget cuts, including the $106,544 athletic program. The school system’s alternative is a payfor-participation program which will cut the number of players per team, send parents scurrying for their checkbooks, and leave coaches questioning their desire to continue in their jobs. In short, it’s the first step in the morethan-likely deterioration of an athletic department. Let's put the situation into perspective. Certainly a failed millage has wider im­ plications than the loss of an athletic pro­ gram. Among other ramifications, 24 teachers arc now seeking work, the school day is an hour shorter, library services are history, and other cocurricular activities such as marching band, operetta and the yearbook have fallen by the wayside. No larger segment of the system, however, has been disrupted more than athletics. According to the provisions of pay-toparticipatc. the tentative cost of playing on a Saxon team will be ar least $125 per sport. That figure was derived by taking the total cost of last year's programs, subtracting gate receipts, and dividing lhe total number of athletes in the program. The only trouble with arriving at the $125 figure is that there is no possible way roster sizes will be as large this year. As long as a sport is free, there is no problem finding players. But when a fee is charged, parents arc are going to think twice about their kids' involvement. Suddenly it becomes expensive to don a blue and gold uniform, and the deci­ sion arises as to whether all the sacrifice involved is worth it. That situation leads to the larger pro­ blem. You don't have to be a mathmatical wizard to realize that if fewer kids go out for a sport, the cost will be higher for the remaining players. That means additional people having to make more decisions and the chances increase for more cancellations. The decision to forego playing is not a negative reflection on the youngsters or ■ their parents. Who wants to pay over a hundred bucks, give their valuable time and energy, and then ride the pine? Only someone who has money to bum or who truly loves the game. In truth, pay-for-participation pro­ bably won’t affect the top players. If a parent sees their youngster truly involv­ ed in the sport — that is, they’re getting something for their money — they’ll find the cash to pay participation fees. The problem will come from the rest of the players. If he or she isn’t assured of game time, they will, with their parents' blessing, likely search for alter­ native ways to occupy their time. This isn't even taking into accc int the two and three-sport athletes. Parents of these athletes will take an even closer look as to whether coughing up to $300 for a trio of sports is ill-sport money. The guess here is that these kids will have to give up at least one sport, which again will help reduce roster sizes. This all leads to mounds of pressure on the coaches, who will be forced to deal with the sticky question as to whether pay-for-participation is actually a euphemism for pay-to-play. If a kid plunks down his money, does that automatically mean he sees his share of playing time? And if that decision has already been made for the coach, why even have him on the bench or sidelines? Anybody could divide up the players and send them in the game. Already coaches have privately ex­ pressed severe doubts in their acceptance of the pay-for-participation program. With the additional headaches, some coaches are thinking this may be the ideal time to bail out of the business. The school system didn't want the pro­ blem of forcing parents to pay for athletics. School officials had to make some hard-line choices as to what pro­ grams stayed and which suffered the budget ax. Schocsscl laid out the budget ramifications in crystal-clear fashion and for whatever reasons, voters chose to turn down the millage request. As Schoessel promised, those cuts arc now being implemented. Athletics hap­ pens to be amongst the first to feel the pressure. And what’s even worse for the school system, athletics won't be the last to feel pressure. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 30, 1988 — Page 9 Hastings High School Honor Roll Students — SENIORS HIGH HONORS 3.50 TO 4.00 - Kathleen Barcroft. Robin Beach*. Jennifer Borton*. Amy Bowers. Roy Brown. Ronald Buslance. Joclle Carpenter. Lisa Clawson, Kathy Dawson. Laura DePompolo. Leland Doxtadcr, Debi Dukes, Lisa Ehzroth*. Michelle Frey. Andv Furrow. Philip Hafer. Jonathan Harmon. Steve Hausc, Benjamin Hawkins. Tom Herbstrcith. Janclle Hoekstra*. Beth Huvcr, Kim Javor. Kevin Kelley, Titia Kirkham. Robert Longstreet, Bradley Lund­ quist. Eric Maichcle, Tom Mathews, Kimber­ ly McCall*. Dan McClurkin. Kelly McClurkin, Michael Merrill, Mark Micklatchcr*. Charlene Miller, Karen Miller. Aaron Moskalik*. Craig Nichols. Stan Nicholson. Janice Nolen. Jennifer Oldz, Daniel Pickard*, Kris Ploot*, Heather Prucha*. Shani Reaser, Cris Sarvet. Denna Sherry. Jeanette Skid­ more*, Scott Snore. Michelle Stanton. Jackie Sunior. Chcrie Swank. Timothy Warner. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Dawn Archer. Michelle Barnett. Lesli Becker, Jason Ben­ nett. Ludwien Bos. Carina Bradley, Bridget Bueker. Ann Carpenter, Becky Case, Jerry Case. Donald Cheeseman, Melanie Cook. Thomas Corkins. Robin Cruttenden, Matthew DeCamp. Julie Dimmers. Boyd Endsley. Jen­ nifer Evans, Tina Frank. Heidi Frye, Scott Furrow. Amy Gibson, Lorie Grebenok, Karla Halstead. Lisa Hattis, Tracy Heath. Kimberiee Huss. Theodore Keniston, Amy Ketchum. Douglas Main, Becky Marsh, Dar­ ren Monteith. Stephen Morris, Michelle Mur­ doch. Melissa Nitz, Jennifer Norris. Scott Oms. Larry Perry, Beth Pierce, Christa Pierce. Stacey Raymond, Kelly Schneider, Angela Sears, Jason Seuss, Susan Snow, Min­ dy Snyder, Amy Sweet, Sara Sweetland. Brian Tack. Arnie Temby. Chad Tolles, Trevor VanHouten, Angela Willson, Robb Witzel. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Mark Atkinson. James Bauchman, Cathy Bradley. Matt Briggs, Mike Brown, David Covey. Jen­ nifer DeMond, Patrick Elliott, Bobby Frick, Greg Heath, Mike Johnson. Spence Kral. Colleen Lewis, Mark Matthews, Brian McLean. William (Scott) Mullins, Kathy Purdey, Joseph Rentz, Charles Rice. Valerie Schorcjs, Matthew Spencer, Suzanne Taylor. William (Scott) Turnbull, Wendy Ulrich, Steve Vickery. Sara Vos. Timmi Watson JUNIORS High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Lynn Bar­ croft*. Marta Bender. Kevin Cole, Dawn Eaton*. Angie Ehredt, Paul Hare. Lydia Hensley, Heidi Herron*. Deanna Jones, Stacy Jordan, Mark Kelly. Joseph Krammin. James Lenz, Gary Parker, Jeff Pugh, Tish Reigler, Roni Schleh, Trina Slagstad, Duane Taylor, Jennifer Temby. Paul VanAmeydcn. Yvette Vargaz. Nancy Vitale. Wendi Wallace. Cassie Ward. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Sandy Bachman. Mark Carlson. David Clouse. Jim Clouse, Victor Connor. Diane Dykstra, Derek Ferris. Deanna Fisk. Melinda Hare. Jason Hart, Peter Hauschild, Kristine Howe. Jennifer Jackson. Julie Lord, Darcel Lowell. Kelli McCall. Ron McComb. Chad Murphy. David Newsome, Jamie Ogden. Vai Oldz. Julie Richter. Kristin Ross. Scott Schoessel. Anna Spindler. Gail Thompson. James Thompson. Debbie Tiglas. Chris Tracy. Iva Vaughn. Sandy Warren. Mindy Williams. Holly W'illiams. Kristine Witham. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Amy Bancroft. Christine Benedict. Abby Forbes. Anthony Hayes. Jennifer Jacobs. Jason Hastings Middle School — Honor Roll — 6th Grade All As - Chris Stafford. Shellie Schantz, Alyce Zimmerman. Tia Ward, Mary Elliot. Brandi Eye. Dana Ferris. Arloa Raffler, Scott Krueger. High Honors - Mike Baker, Travis Williams, David Hammond, Tracy Moore, Tanya Campbell, Matt Cassell, Matt Johnson. Theresa Kelly. Kathryn Larkin, Tracy Reynolds, Martha Billmeyer, Zachary Brehm, Chris Young. Eugene Haus, Jeff Wynn, Sarah Johnston, Carrie Jones, Jennifer Larabee, Jennifer VanAman, Kim Brandt. Tim Martin, Nathan Dunn, Katie Parker. Julianna Solmes. Erin Homing, Elaine Allen. Nicole Cooklin, Jennifer Scharping, Amy Haight. Christy VanOoy, Jason Kaiser, Jeremy Koons, Ben Moskalik. Matt Christy, Ben Robbe, Kelly Eggers. John McKinley, Courtney Girrbach, Robert Sanlnocencio. Honors - Chris Alkema, Sarah Jarman, Loretta McDiarmid, Susan Keller, Sara Kenfield, Kelly McDonald, Matt Lord, Jeanna Willard, Aaron Rankin, April Arends, Jason Bayne, Michael Shade, Gary Sanlnocencio, Ryan McAlvy, Kevin Potter. James Houston. James Mailville, Steve Palmer, Jennifer Con­ rad, Andy Cove, Sarah Thoman, Ben Hughes, Brian Jones, Gordon Shaw, James Merrick, Jamie Martinez, Scott Bolo. Rachel Brighton, Linette Snyder. Tim Cook, Michele Evans. John Herbstreith, Jessica Hester. April Lake. Honorable Mention - Joneille Anderson. Rcnae Apsey, Diane Bell, Tom Nitzsche, Mark Lundquist, Jason Miller, Joe Shaneck, Alicia DeMond, Todd VanKampen, Eric Haines. Lori Vaughn, Jeff Myers, Stan Nor­ ris, Rachel Matcl, Stacy Kennedy, Denna Smith, Brandy Komondy, Dana VanNatter. 7th Grade All As - Kathy Vos, Dan Styf, Tony Snow, David Andras. John Bell, Tom Brighton, Chris Carpenter, Brad Gee, Jason Gole. High Honors - Michelle Bechler, Jennifer Parker, Mike Cook, Nathan Robbe. Monica Mellen, Alison Gergen. Marvin Tobias, Ashley Cole, Kara Endsley. Brad Gardner. Malyka DeGoa, Bryan Sherry, Tammi Snore, Pat Williams. April Tobias. Tonya Carlson. Janet Davis, Nathan Eady, Jeff Haywood. Rachel Mepham, Chris Morgan, Kelly Casey. Kelsey Cruttenden, Miranda Freridgc, Jason Karas. Kristen McCall. Aaron Spencer, Trevor Watson. Pam Emswiler, Anna Gar- rctt, Kristina Javor. Dione Lenz. Honors - Jennifer Storms. Lisa Smith. Dan Allen. Paul Buchanan. Jody Stafford. Brad Thayer, Scott Wilson, Jon Andras. Valerie Blair. Ryan Martin. David Ehredt. Aleksan­ dra Hall, Jesse Lyons. Jill Rhodes. Michelle Leatherman, Tony Williams. Julie Worth. Jerry Allerding, Scott Richctts. Cheri Cotant. Holly Forbes, Aubrey Mason. Melinda Moore. David Solmes, Gordon Tait. TiffanyLancaster, Stacy Beukcma. Mike O'Grady. Tammy Bridgeman. Derek Freridgc. Joe Hildreth. Lisa Storms, Rodger Williams. Larry Vaughn. Jeremy Bennett. Nathan Christie, Jennifer Davis. Kevin DeVault. Honorable Mention - Talcna Wilkins. Wendy Ward. Ben Washbum. Nathan Allyn. Adam Miles. Mandy Berg. Heather Noor­ man. Ben Rhodes. Melissa Pelts. Julie Dukes. George Ransome, Tom Fouty. Brock Han­ son. Tammi Koetje. April Krepps. 8th Grade All As - Matt Anton, Jill Brighton, Debra Emswiler. Matt Haywood. Marci Jones. High Honors - James Toburen, Jenny Bender. Lee Kaiser. Kori Keast. Joe Zbiciak, Jessica Norton, Mindy Cronk, Tammy Grif­ fin, Trent Weller. Tammy Smith, Ryan Schmader. Derek Becker. Melissa Chipman, David Dilno, Jennifer Johnson, Meg Johnston. Pat Kelly. Paul Rose. Mark Peter­ son, Kristi Abendroth. Angie Armour. Stacy Kaverman, Christy Spindler. Chris Solmen. Amanda Herp, Kim Langford, Kelle Young, Karla Preston, Tadd Wattles, Craig DeLong. Jennifer Maichelle, Matt Lancaster. Honors - Angela Morton, Austin Zurface, Julie Edwards, Tera Willard, Jason Rea, Michele Wilbur, Kristy Peck. Tammy Miller. Kandi Blodgett. Joe Denslaw, Melanie Garland, Sarah Kelley. Chris Youngs, Joanne Barch, Rachel Haas. Dan Watson, Shana Murphy, Andrea Myers, Chris Swihart, Patricia Norris, Cory Vender, Joe Simmons, Rebecca Carpenter, Angelle Cooklin. Michael Garrett, Derek Gonzales, Stacey Trambull. Honorable Mention - Matt Tait. Ryan Nichols, Scott Redman, Chris Turnbull, Judy Petkoff. Chantel Stiles, Lyndy Acker, Darcic Anderson. Angie Armstrong. Indya Barlow. Kris Carr. Jeremy Maivillc. Angie Dawe. Eric Gahan, David Gerber. Sara Gulch. Tim Mayo. Jennifer Kcmstadt. Heather Lambert. LaDcre. Laura Lenz, Gene Liszweski, Doug Maurer. Jason Miller, Kristina Porter. Darrel Price. Matthew Scott. Kimberly Stevens. Scott Teske. Michelle Williams. High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Tim Acker. Rosemary Anger. Jeff Baxter. KimberlyBelanger*. Tracy Brighton. Jennifer Chase*. Jill Clark. Lori Courtney. Melanie Cross, Tammi Davis. Brandon Dawe. Tia DeGoa. Shawna Dell. Bcvin Dunn. Eric Endsley*. Geoff Gibson, Heather Haas. Rebecca Hawkins. Tiffany Hewitt. Lcisha Hull. Lisa Kelley. Bret Laubaugh. Jennifer Leinaar. Tony Miller*. Brian Morton. Laura Myers. Katy Peterson. Nicole Shay. Michacllccn Snyder. Anna Solmes. Nikki Spaulding. Jef­ frey Warren. SOPHOMORES Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Melissa Bclson. Wendy Bennett. Sara Burghdoff. Scott Chip­ man. Tim Cruttenden. Raymond Duimstra. Debbie Grebenok. Lori Hubbell. Melinda James. Jessica King. Julie Kubck. Anna Lewis. Dana Markley. Shane Park. Shelley Peck. Kathryn Porter. John Rea. Rodney Scllcck. Debbie Scnsiba. Mara Seuss. Chad Stiles. Lisa Townsend, Dion Vrooman. Jason Watson. Valeric Yesh. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Teresa Amalio. Tina Balk. Shelley Bromley. David Bryant. Joseph Burgess. Melissa Coon. Thomas DeVault, Barry Gibson. John Heikka. Crystal Hine, Heather Hom, Richard Kollek. Shannon Leslie. Stacey McComb. Jennifer Morgan. Denise P.-mck. Greg Roath. Tammie Thayer. Bob VanZandt, Andrew Woodliff FRESHMEN High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Emily Allyn*. Mat Bender. Tom Brandt, Tom Dawson*. Kamell DeGoa. Gary Evans. Gcri Eye*. Jean Fogel*. Victoria Frey. Gabriel Griffin*. Mar­ cus Hamilton. Chris Hammond. Tara Har­ bison. Jeffrey Hoxworth. Elissa Kelly, Tam­ my Lyttle*, Carrie McCandlish, Jenna Mer­ ritt. Matt Miles, Don Moore. Bobbi Nelson, Julianne Norris. David Oom, Cynthia Purgiel. Joe Salski, James Skidmore. Mary Swcetland, Jason Tietz. Brian Tobias*. Kelly VanDcnburg*. Holly Vann. Bradley Weller. Nicholas Williams*. Phoebe Williams*. Scott Wilson. Chase Youngs. Bryant Zimmerman. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Jeff Bell, Brad Brace. Martha Craven, Tom Cruttenden. Jon Drake, Tammy Gordon. David Hawkins, Sarah Hawkins. Jeremy Horan. Chad Horton, Bradley Humphrey. Shelly Kinney. Christina Koetje. James Lewis. Chad Lundquist, Susan Miller. Brandi Raymond. Marcia Rcplogle, Barbra Schleh, Dcann Snyder. Kara Trahan. Kari VanNatter. Amy Ward. Katy Wilcox, Joe Williams, Michelle Zurface. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Scott Bell. Matthew Gahan. Karl Gielarowski. Roberta Groner. Brian Huith. Rachel Hicks. Robert Huvcr, Bradley Jones, Tracey Keller, Eric Norton. Christina Sherry. Paul 4th Marking Period Teunessen. Marc Waller. Ty Wattles. Tom Wiswcll. ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Chris Cabral. Debra Reed. Michelle Rentz*. Leslie Ritscma*. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 -Nick Crump. Brenda Moore. Melissa Williams. ‘Indicates 4.00. Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Default having boon made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by KENNETH P. YEAKEL, a single man of Barry County. Michigan, Mortgagor, to Michigan Notional Bank — Bottle Creek, n/k/a Michigan National Bonk, o notional banking association. Mortgagee, doted the 14th day ol January, 1987. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for lhe County of Barry and Slate of Michigan, on the 20th day of February. 1987 in Liber 477 ol Barry County Records, on page 36, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, oi the date ol this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Twenty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Four ond 21/100 ($29,284.21) Dollars; And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, ond pursuant Io the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that on Friday, the 22nd day of July. 1968 at 10 o'clock, Local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East door en­ trance to lhe Court House in Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for lhe County of Barry is held), ol the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at Twelve ond 629/100 percent (12.629%) per annum and all legal costs, charges ond ex­ penses. including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by lhe undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All of that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Barry in the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Parcel 1: Parcel of land in the northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as beginning ot a point on the North right of way line of the Old Kalamazoo Road, said point being 1313.14 feet South of ond 322.88 feet East of the north 1 /4 post ol the above Section 7, thence North 1 degree 10* West 103.44 feet, thence, north 88° 50’ East 100 feet, thence South 1° 10' East 103.44 feet to said north right of way line, thence south 88° SO' West along said right of way line 100 feel to the place of beginning, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel II: A parcel of land In the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described os commencing ot a point on lhe North right of way line of the Old Kalamazoo Road, said point being 1316.7 feet South of ond 147.92 feet East of the North 1/4 post of said Section 7. running thence North 1° 10* West 103.44 feel, thence North 88° 50' East 175 feet, thence South 1° 10' East 103.44 feet to said North right of way line, thence South 88° 5C West along said right of way 175 feel Io the place of beginning. During the six months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Doted at Farmington Hills, Michigan. Moy 5, 1988 Gary J. Galopin 30445 Northwestern Hwy. <204 Farmington Hills, Ml 480)8 Attorney for Mortgagee MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK Mortgagee NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DEFAULT having been mode in the condition of a certain real estate mortgage mode and executed on December 6. 1985, by CLYDE M. RUFFNER ond EVELYN E. RUFFNER, husband and wife, as mor­ tgagors. to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES. INC-, formerly known as American Fletcher Financial Services, Inc., as mortgagee, and recorded on December 11. 1985. in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Calhoun County, Michigan, in Liber 430 of mortgages on pages 35 and 36, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this notice $20,702.52 for principal and $1.045.35 for interest and no legal or equitable proceeding having been instituted to recover the debt or any part of the debt secured by the mortgage, and the power of sale in the mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 1. 1988. at 2:00 o'clock Eastern Standard Time in the after­ noon of said day, inside the East entrance of the County Courthouse in the City of Hostings, that be­ ing one of the places of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan, lhe lands and premises described In said mortgage will be offered for sale ond sold to the highest bid­ der at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon the mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including the statutory attorney fee. The premises to be sold at said sale are situated In the County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows: The North 1 /2 of the North 1 /2 of the Northeast 1 /4 of Section 21. Town 2 North, Rango 7 West, ex­ cept the South 507.00 feet of the East 429.6 feet thereof. The period of time allowed for redemption Is one (I) year from the dale of sale. Dated: May 23. 1988 HUMBARGER & HUMBARGER, P.C. By: David L. Zebell 810 Comerica Bui'ding Bottle Creek. Ml 49017 Telephone: (616) 962-7585 (6Z30) ADVERTISING Call 9488051 The HASTINGS BANNER Country Club Golf Results, continued Cove 11: T. Dunham 11; E. Sorenson 11; E. Mathews 10; G. Gahan 6; J. Kennedy 7. PAIRING FOR 7/11 BACK NINE... D. Goodyear vs. E. Mathews; B. losty vs. J. Coleman; J. Kennedy vs. W. Nitz; J. Rugg vs. L. Kornstodt; J. Jacobs vs. D. Jarman; E. Sorenson vs. G. Gahan; T. Dunham vs. T. Sutherland; D. O’Connor vs. G. Cove; H. Bottcher vs. J. Ketchum. —GOLD D<V1$IONMATCH RESULTS... J. Fisher 40-4; J. Hoke 49-4; G. Hamaty 44-3; D. Foster 50-4; G. Holman 51-0; H. Wattles 44-0; D. Loranger 43-1; G. Holman 51-0; D. Loranger 43-4; B. Stack 43-4; G. Hamaty 44-4; G. Ironside 39-4; G. Holman 51-0; B. Wiersum 46- 0; T. Chase 46-0; J. Fisher 40-0. STANDINGS... J. Hoke 26; G. Hamaty 24; B. Stock 21: B. Krueger 16; L. Lang 16; G. Ironside 14; J. Fisher 14; H. Wattles 14; A. Francik 14; B. Vonderveen 12; D. Foster 11; D. Loranger 11; B. Miller 10; B. Youngs 10; G. Holman 9; T. Chose 7; B. Wier­ sum 7. PAIRING FOR 7/11 FRONT NINE... A. Francik vs. J. Hoke: B. Youngs vs. D. Loranger; B. Vanderveen vs. G. Hamaty: G. Holman vs. L. Lang; B. Wiersum vs. G. Ironside; J. Fisher vs. B.'Miller: T. Chase vs. D. Foster; B. Krueger vs. H. Wattles. -RED DfVISIONMATCH RESULTS 6/27... M. Dorman 48-4; C. Morey 53-4; C. Morey 53-3; G. Crothers 45-4; P. Lubleniecki 50-0; D. Jacobs 47-0; G. Lawrence 47- 1; B. Stanley 51-0: M. Pearson 50-4; C. Morey 49-4; P. Siegel 60-4; J. Hopkins 46-4; H. Stanlake 48- 0; H. Burke 45-0: H. Burke 48-0; P. Lubleniecki 55-0. STANDINGS... M. Dorman 24; G. Lawrence 19; G. Crothers 18; C. Morey 18; J. Hopkins 17; M. Pear­ son 16; P. Lubleniecki 13; H. Burke 12; D. Hall 11; B. Stanley 9; H. Stanlake 8; D. Jacobs 8; P. Siegel 8: L. Perry 8; T. Naughton 8; G. Etter 7. PAIRING FOR 7/11 BACK NINE... B. Stanley vs. C. Morey; I. Perry vs. H. Burke: D. Jacobs vs. D. Hall: M. Dorman vs H. Stanlake: M. Pearson vs. J. Hopkins; P. Siegel vs. G. Etter; G. Crothers vs. T. Naughton. -SILVER DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 6/27... B. Cook 61-2; J. Panfil 45-3: J. Laubaugh 44-4; T. Hording 39-4; J. Hubert 51-4; B. LaJoye 53-2; P. Mogg Sr. 43-1; K. Burnett 42-0; D. Gauss 50-0; D. Brower 48-0; G. Begg 44-4; P. Mogg Jr. 35-4: G. Pratt 44-2; T. Harding 39-4; D. Gauss 50-4: R. Dawe 45-0: R. Miller 41-0; R. Beyer 42-2; D. Welton 55-0; D. Beduhn 57-0. STANDINGS... J. Laubaugh 22; D. Gauss 21; G. Begg 21: P. Mogg Jr. 20; R. Beyer 19; R. Miller 19; 0. Welton 19; G. Pratt 18; J. Hubert 16; J. Panfil 15; D. Beduhn 13; T Harding 12; B. Cook 12: D. Brower 9; P. Mogg Sr. 7; B. LaJoye 7; R. Dawe 7; K. Burnett 3. PAIRING FOR 7/11 FRONT NINE... B. Cook vs. J. Hubert; D. Brower vs. P. Mogg Sr.; J. Panfil vs. B. LaJoye: G. Pratt vs. D. Gauss; T. Harding vs. G. Begg: K. Bennett vs. R. Dawe; D. Welton vs. J. Laubaugh; P. Mogg Jr. vs. R. Beyer; D. Beduhn vs. R. Miller. -WHITE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 6/27... L. Englehort 47-4; R. Newton 44-3: W. Allen 52-4; N. Gardner 37-4; R. Teegarden 49-3: M. Dimond 46-0; N. Gardner 37-1; J. Toburen 45-0; R. Teegarden 49-0; S. Carter 55-1: K. Beyer 45-3; J. Toburen 45-3: W. Allen 52-4; R. Teegarden 49-3: D. Dimmers 53-1; D. Dimmers 53-1; K. Beyer 45-0; K. Beyer 45-1. STANDINGS... N. Gardner 25. T Krul 20: F. Markle 16: K. Beyer 16; R. Teegarden 15; C. Crut­ tenden 15; J. Veldman 14; R. Newton 14; M. Di­ mond 11; J. Toburen 10- S. Carter 10; W. Allen 8: B. Allen 8; L. Englehort 8; D. Dimmers 6: G. Brown PAIRING FOR 7/11 BACK NINE... L. Englehort vs. R. Teegarden; S. Carter vs. F. Markle; R. Newton vs. G. Brown; W. Allen vs. D. Dimmers; K. Beyer vs. B. Allen; T. Krul vs. N. Gardner; C. Cruttenden vs. J. Veidmon. BUTONLYONE Your Greater Michigan Ford Dealers’ Biggest Sales Event Of The Year. Cash Back" Total Savings 2.138 500 $2,638 1.076 1000 $2,076 1256 750 $2,006 1.000 500 $1,500 713 500 $1213 Package Discount' f-Senes 4x2 XLT Unat wS07A Option Pkg Thunderbird Turbo Coupe w'157A Option Pkg Ranger XLT 4x2 Regular Cab a 864 A Option Pkg Tempo GL 2-Door w?26A Option Pkg Escort IX w 321A Option Pkg It’s one event you don’t want to miss! The "Main Event'goingon now at your Greater Michigan Ford Dealer. Now thru July 2, you'll find each dealers absolute lowest price marked clearly on all Ford cars and trucks n stock. So along with all the weddings, graduations and family vacations this summer, don’t forget to mark yotir calendars for Ute big­ gest event of all. The "Main Event.” 'Option savings based on MSRP of npriin package vs oplions purchased separately * 'Take retail delivery from dealers stock by July 12,1988 See dealer for details ■■ FORD Greater Michigan Ford Dealers. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 30, 1988 Hastings school board, union ratify 3-year contract by Kathleen Scott After a year of operating without a con­ tract, the Hastings Educational Support Pers­ onnel Association has made a collective bar­ gaining agreement with the Hastings Board of Education. The three-year contract, which retroactive­ ly covers lhe 1987-88 school year and lhe next two school years, was ratified by the HESPA June 23 and approved by the board at a special meeting Monday afternoon. The contract runs from July 1, 1987. to June 30, 1990. Wages will increase an average of 1.9 percent in the 1987-88 school year, 2.2 percent in 1988-89. and 2.3 percent in 1989-90 for all employees under the new contract. Other "highlights" of the contract, said Supt. Carl Schoessel, include clarifying job Delton lays off 12 teachers in wake of millage defeat Twelve Delton Kellogg School District teachers officially were put on layoff status at Monday's special-meeting of the board of education. The layoffs, effective at the beginning of the 1988-’89 school year, are a result of voters* rejection of additional operational millage earlier this month. The affected teachers are Jackie Bullard and Barbara Potter of the elementary school; Karen Leinaar, Zoe Rasmussen and Marie Wallen of the middle school; and Paul Blacken, Craig Culver, Richard Finedell, John Fitzpatrick, James Gibson, Janet Lavsseur and Herb Mais of the high school. The board also said it would lay off one ad­ ministrator, one office assistant, one teacher's assistant, two custodians (effective in mid­ August) and three counselors, but that their names would be announced later. A decision on whether to give voter? another chance to approve additional operating millage was deferred to a special meeting July 5 to allow thr “new board” to make that decision, said Assistant Superinten­ dent Dean McBeth. The terms of two new board members, Glen Weever and Joe Noto, begin July 1. Incum­ bent Vem Scott, board president, was defeated in the June 13 election and secretary Sally Mills did not seek re-election. Two other Monday agenda items were deferred to the July 5 meeting, too. The pro­ posed pay-to-play athletic program and coaches for the 1988-89 school year will be discussed next week. . ' One of the reasons for the deferment was the concerns expressed by citizens and some board members that the 1988-‘89 budget adopted Monday, in addition to planned pro­ grams. would need to be reviewed before ac­ tion could be taken on the three items. McBeth said. The board adopted a 1988-*89 operating budget of $6,671,420. which reflects the cuts that needed to be made as a result of the millage defeat, he said. Prior to the election, the board had said it would have to slice $683,598 from its budget, if the millage re­ quest was turned down. Consequently, even though the district’s costs have increased, McBeth said, the 1988-*89 budget is 2.63 percent less, or $180,521 less, than the 1987-88 budget. The new budget has projected revenues that amount to less than a half-percent increase over the the current year. The projected revenues are based upon the proposed school aid formula from the governor's office because the legislature has not yet acted upon the matter, he said. In other business, the board: —Accepted the low bid of Buckland In­ surance Agency of Delton for $36,665 for in­ surance for buildings and contents, liability, excess liability and crime coverage; and $20,948 for workmen’s compensation. A bid of $9,236.60 was accepted from the LeFanty State Farm Agency of Middleville for fleet in­ surance; and a bid of $922 from the Kaiser Agency of Kalamazoo for boiler insurance. —Set 8 p.m. as the time to begin lhe July 5 special meeting. responsibilities, modifying the grievance procedure and allowing for self-funding of insurance. The association is made up of primarily maintenance and custodial employees. The Hastings Educational Secretaries As­ sociation, under which those employees have gone two years without a contract, annexed with the HESPA last year, and are covered under lhe new HESPA pact Board President Ann Ainslie said the col­ lective bargaining agreement was a "long, arduous process." Albert Francik, director of operational ser­ vices, said the biggest obstacles to an agree­ ment between the two sides were salaries and benefits. "There were some very thorny areas that we needeed to come to agreement on," said Francik. Bob Glasgow, president of HESPA, said union members were hoping to get dental coverage in the new contract if the June 13 millage had been approved. "Since the millage didn't pass, we didn't even try for dental coverage," said Glasgow. "I think that's the best we could do, due to the economic situation of the of school and the failure of the millage." HESPA members agreed to put self­ funding of insurance in their contract, which Glasgow said can "save the school a lot of money." In the past, insurance premiums have increased more than 30 percent from one year to the next. With the self-funding provision, HESPA members may opt for a different insurance company to get the most competitive premiums. Francik said there were some changes in the language of the contract, but that the contract is similar to the previous agree­ ment. "There's not a whole lot of changes from what was there before. It just took longer to get there," he said. Francik said that while the negotiations, which started in May 1987, were difficult, "they were conducted in a very professional manner." Some banks may not take your home improvement plans seriously. Home improver nt loans probably aren’t something you take lightly. Neither do we. We realize your request isn’t just for any home. It’s for your home, and that makes it a part of our community. We’re located right here in town with you. So when you come to us for a home improvement loan, we give it very serious consideration. (fitv Batik Safe and Sound Hastings • Middleville Hill IOTJIK LENDER Bellevue • Nashville Adds Glasgow: "They were long and tir­ ing, but I'm glad they're over. I'm sure everyone will agree." Despite lack of a contract, work progres­ sed normally, said Francik. "Throughout the negotiations, the emp­ loyees continued to perform their tasks very well and we were extremely pleased with that," he added. In other business: The board made its fifth and final amend­ ment to the 1987-88 budget prior to the end of the fiscal year. June 30. Since the last time the general operating budget was amended, in April, revenue has increased $58,678, due mainly to decrease in property tax and delinquent taxes that have been offset by state aid and the sale of Algon­ quin School, reported Schoessel. The final revenue is anticipated to be $10,638,683. The final expenditures for the district should total $10,725,864, a decrease of $100,399 since the April amendment. The decrease, he said, reflects an increase in substitutes, spending controls enforced this spring, as well as insurance dividends and athletic receipts, which were both higher than anticipated. The final deficit for the district is an­ ticipated to be $87,181, said Schoessel. a figure “whittled down” from the projected deficit of $321,996 when the budget was first drawn up in 1987. That deficit reduction also was due somewhat to increased insurance dividends and controlled spending by the staff, he said. The fund balance, or the system's savings account, should stand at $380,442, said Schoessel. Last year, it was $467,000. The school services fund is anticipated to be $56,194. The debt retirement fund should total $202,800. Schoessel stressed that the money in that fund can be used only to pay debts on the original building bonds, which were taken out to construct the high school and Pleasantview Elementary. That money cannot be used for building and site projects or any other ex­ penses. he stressed. The board approved the recall of Ted Dalman and Donald Converse from layoff status. Dalman, former supervisor of custodial services, was laid off due to budget cuts resulting from the millage defeat. His supervisory position was eliminated from the school's operational plan. Because of seniori­ ty, he replaced Converse, who was subse­ quently pink-slipped. Bill Kruko had been maintenance super­ visor. When he retired at the end of the school year, funds became available to recall Dalman and Converse. Duane Glasgow was ap­ pointed to Kruko's former position. Glasgow’s former assignment, specialized maintenance, is being left vacant temporarily until finances allow to have it filled. Because Glasgow is adept at using, pro­ gramming and repairing computers, his new job title has been changed to supervisor of maintenance and technical services. Schoessel said. The employment status of supervisors and non-contraci employees (central office secretaries and two bus mechanics) will be ex­ tended through the 1988-’89 school year al the same rates of pay. after board approval. Before the end of the fiscal year, the board annually must tell those employees that their employment will continue until the end of the following school year. Otherwise, said Schoessel. the employees could file for unemployment. The board's personnel committee will be surveying pay for equivalent positions in sur­ rounding school districts, as well as schools in the Twin Valley League to determine pay in­ creases. if any. for those employees. Schoessel said. Likewise, the personnel committee will survey area administrators' salaries to deter­ mine if any pay raises will be suggested for Hastings' administrators. Until the committee makes a decision, the administrators' contracts will be extended through the end of the 1988-'89 school year, and the superintendent's contract be extended until 1991. The board will hold its annual organiza­ tional meeting July 11 at 7:30 p.m. in middle school’s vocal music room. At that meeting, among other business, the nominating com­ mittee will release its suggestions for filling the president, vice-president, treasurer and secretary positions on the board of education. ARSON CHARGE.,.continued from page 1 "It showed a very fast and hot fire," he said. "There was an accelerant poured on the floor and ignited.The cause is an incendiary fire or set fire." Under cross examination by defense attorney James Fisher, Fatchett admitted he found no evidence of a flammable liquid present at the scene. But Fatchett said the fact that the building was in flames less than 15 minutes after Barlow left the premises suggests an accelerant was used. "The lime between when Mr. Barlow left and the fire was reported - that’s a lol of fire to be seen two blocks away in such a short time span,'' Fatchett said. He ruled out accidental causes for the fire, explaining that he examined the building's electrical panel, wiring and two gas furnaces and found no indication that they caused the blaze. Mark Stephanie, an accountant who investigated Barlow's financial picture on behalf of his insurance company, testified the business had -ecu a sharp drop in profits in the two years before the fire. Total sales at Barlow Gardens dropped from $248,000 in 1984 to $121,000 in 1986, Stephanie said. The firm’s net income fell from $14,000 in 1983 to consecutive losses of $25,000 in 1985 and 1986, he said. Between January 1986 and February 1987, Barlow Gardens paid some $1,600 in bank charges for writing checks without sufficient funds to cover them. Stephanie said he estimates at least 160 checks bounced during that period. "There were a substantial number of NSF checks," he said. "Non sufficient fund charges are usually an indication of cash-flow problems." Michigan State Police Detective Sgt. William Rinckey, who was the investigating officer in the case, testified Barlow denied any involvement with the fire. Barlow said he believed the blaze was caused by a lit candle left burning after he left the shop at 10:31 p.m. But Rinckey said he doubted the fire could have been caused by a candle. "He thought he had a candle lit on the desk where the computer was located," Rinckey said. "He said a candle started it, and that was about the extent of it - a three-inch candle in a pudding glass. "That was impossible, given the amount of damage," he said. Rinckey testified Barlow told him he had been considering leasing the business and going into some other line of work. A 15-month investigation by the Michigan State Police fire marshal's office and lhe state attorney general's office led to the charges filed in May against Barlow. He pleaded innocent to the charge May 13 and was released on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond. Because Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Judy Hughes and Chief Assistant Dale Crowley both know Barlow personally, David Wallace, chief assistant prosecutor for Eaton County, has been appointed special prosecutor to try the case. Barlow's first attorney, Richard R. Hyde of Grand Rapids, denied last month that Barlow was suffering from financial problems. "My sense is Norman wasn't having financial difficulties," Hyde said. "Barlow Gardens has been around Hastings a long, long lime, and they're not running out of business." Even if Barlow were having business difficulties, Hyde said financial difficulties plus a fire do not add up to arson in every instance. "We're looking at well over a year before the fire marshal issued the charge," Hyde said. "We feel that's quite a long time." Rinckey testified Wednesday he finished his report in August 1987 and sought an arrest warrant from the Barry County Prosecutor’s office in November. Old fashioned Fourth planned at Charlton Park Historic Charlton Park will stage an Old Fashioned Fourth of July beginning at 11 a.m. on the village green. As the file photos indicate, activities will include such old fashioned fun as sack races and a needle-in-thehaystack contest plus pie and watermelon eating con­ tests and more. Charlton Park is located midway bet­ ween Hastings and Nashville, on Charlton Park Road, off M-79. Barlow has a civil suit pending in Grand Rapids against his insurance company, Florists Mutual of Kansas City. The company, Hyde said last month, refused to pay Barlow the full amount of his settlement after the fire. "I think it's important to note that relatively soon after the fire, the insurance company refused to pay lhe proceeds on lhe basis that he started the fire," Hyde said. The insurance carrier did pay off $30,000 to the bank holding Barlow’s mortgage, but refused to pay another $60,000 due to him, Hyde said. The suit, which Barlow initiated last summer, has been moved to U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids. Woman hospitalized from major accident A woman who rolled over her car and struck a tree last week remained hospitalized in stable condition Wednesday at Pennock Hospital. Phyliss J. Thompson, 52, of 7403 Wolters Road, Delton, was taken to Pennock with broken ribs and other injuries following the one-vehicle accident Saturday in Hope Township. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Don Nevins said Thompson was driving north on Cedar Creek Road approaching Tobias Road at 11:10 a.m. when the accident took place. The car struck a ditch, ran over a tree stump and rolled over 1 1/2 times before coming to rest with the underside up against a tree. Authorities had to use the Jaws of Life to rip open the roof of the car to remove Thompson, Nevins said. He said Thompson, who was wearing a seat belt, later told him another vehicle had driven too close to the center line while passing her, causing Thompson to leave the right side of the roadway. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 30, 1988 — Page 11 Pay-to-Play Funding match sought for proposed incubator at E.W. Bliss plant Continued from page 3 our students' academics, electives and extra­ curricular activities. We've funded those before. We fell it was important and necessary in the total education package, as your philosophy points out. ■‘Now. we don't have the funds to do that any more, to buy that kind of package, so let's do the best we can and provide one package and say to the voters. *hey. this is what we had before, we can't provide that now because we don't have the money.' "I'm suggesting that you include what you pay for, equitably, across the board, and eliminate everything else." said Oster. “And then you go back to the people whenever it's going to be for the next millage and say ‘we’ve done without. It's really important and we've done without, we can sec the differecc and that it's important because we’ve done without’ and I'm sure they'll come back twice as strong and support it." Dr. William Baxter, treasurer of the school board, said the students would be penalized. "My concern still -goes: what about the kids. this year who arc band players, extra­ curricular people, whatever? They're going to lose," he said. "They’re just not going to have anything. J don’t think that’s fair. Another problem, which Baxter said is not a major issue, is that the school would be "done-in" with the Twin Valley League if athletics were discontinued here, that Hastings "would be back to square one in the conference." Oster suggested that maybe voters need to see that to change their minds. "I think you're penalizing the participating kids." said Baxter. “Not only do we have to look at this as taxpayers, but we’ve got to look at how kids are affected immediately, today." In his letter to the board. Oster said that “If the school system previously felt these (cocurricular) activities were warranted, and funded them accordingly, then therefore, they should be part of the entire ’educational package’ offered to the students. “If the cxtra-curricuiar/dective areas were seen as essential in the educational develop­ ment of our students before, and were previously funded by tax dollars, then it must continue to be viewed in this light." A second point Oster stressed in the letter was that the pay-for-participation plan is "nothing more than a token version of the in­ itial activity." The sports teams, musical groups and other elective ares would not func­ tion at optimum performance levels, he said. "It’s better to have no activity than to pro­ vide our students with an experience that will negatively impact them for years to come due to the intrinsic, watered-down nature of the pay-to-play concept," Oster wrote. He said he felt the plan would have a ■ negative impact on “no" voters, that even though the millage increase proposal was defeated, they would still be seeing and reading about the sports teams, hearing the music concerts, etc. "Consequently, it’s very easy for them to adopt the attitude that they shouldn't have been paying for it before if the activities will be privately funded,” he wrote. "Let them go without, and if they miss it. they'll hopefully support it next time." Both Oster, in his letter, and his wife. Johanna, who signed the letter and attended the meeting, said fund-raising was somewhat of a nuisance. “Door-to-door solicitation for funds or fund-raising that has been sanctioned by the school board will definitely have a negative impact on this community.” the letter read. Baxter tried to assure them that the board realizes the inconvenience of the door-to-door solicitation, and that restrictions wou’d be put on the fund-raising efforts to prevent the fre­ quent solicitations that occurred .n the early 1980s when students had to raise money to participate in co-curricular activities. Several equitability factors were mentioned in the letter private interest groups having the option of paying for a sport or music activity, but not being able to pay for a teacher to teach elementary physical education; large, established fund-raising groups funding cer­ tain programs, while some programs have no organized fund-raising; and families having children who participate in a number of activities. Another problem of fairness, Oster said at the meeting, was that some athletes would not play as much as others, even though they would all pay the same fee. He also used as an example a situation where the band had 31 students sign up. but 30 were flute players and one. a drummer. The competition brought about through fund-raising “could easily polarize the various organizations, and place many students in a compromising situation, especially those involved in more than one ac­ tivity," he wrote. In conclusion. Oster wrote: “The students of our school system deserve a full progr-j— ' academic, elective and extra-curricv ac­ tivities. Let’s provide the best oppn* .unities and experiences for our students th.it the cur­ rent funds will allow. "Il is better to provide solid academics at this point and to focus all efforts to this end. than to be concerned with providing a skeletal, watered-down version of the original program. Let's place as much quality in one area as possible and rebuild positively from there. We urge you not to adopt the pay-toplay concept.” Others who signed the letter include Patricia Bellgraph. Thomas J. Bellgraph. Ronald Barch, Carole Batch. Jeffrey R. Austin. Amy Jo Andrus, Barbara S. Austin. Dave Storms. Gordon Fuhr, Lee Merriman. Kenneth S. Merriman, Sandra M. Kuhn. Robert J. Kuhn. Becky Kilmer. Barbara Toburen. Jim Toburen. Barbara L. Songer. William L. Songer, Ellen I. Scobey and Spencer Jim Scobey. There’s lots to do and see...at HOME! Spend the weekend in Barry County! Barry County Transit construction underway... Workmen are preparing to install underground plumbing as the “mechanical stage” of construction gets under way at the new Barry County Transit building, located across from McDonald's Restaurant on W. State Street. The next step will be pouring the remaining portions of the cement floor and installing a vehicle hoist for the maintenance bay, said Joseph A. Bleam, county transportation director. "Hopefully the block walls will start going up in two to three weeks," he said. The transit building is being constructed with $426,100 of state and federal grants. Harglo Construction of Allegan is the general contractor. (Banner photo) Hastings council, without debate, approves budget for 1988-89 year by Jeff Kaczmarczyk With little discussion and no debate, the Hastings City Council approved a S2.17 million budget for the 1988-89 fiscal year. The full council unanimously passed the balanced budget, which takes effect July 1. The budget - nearly $64,000 higher than last year's - anticipates an additional $6,500 from a proposed extention of the downtown special assessment parking district as well as a carryover of funds from lhe previous year. Cutbacks of $4,000 and $4,500 were made in the areas of city hall and grounds, and parks and recreation. Another $20,000 in salaries was saved from one resignation and the elimination of an employee to monitor downtown parking meters. Second Ward Councilman William Cusack, who is chairman of the council's finance committee, told his colleagues that balancing the budget was not easy. "It gets more difficult every year because of the complete reduction of federal revenue sharing and stale revenue," he said. Because of the rising cost of paying fringe benefits to city employees, Cusack said the city's ability to balance the budget would be increasingly difficult in lhe future. "Il's my opinion that in the very near future - unless there are additional sources of revenue - there will be layoffs in the city," he said. "I'm not saying that because of labor contracts, but because it's getting more and more difficult each year." Mayor Mary Lou Gray pointed out that because of the Headlee tax rollback law, the city's millage rate dropped from 16.2 mills in last year's budget to 16.01 mills in the coming year. ? "So the tax payers can be assured we dealt well with the, despite the tax rollback,” she said. In other business, the council renewed three-year contract with Lansing Mercy Ambulance to provide service in Hastings. The $34,127 service charge was reduced to $31,265 because of private subscriptions made by city residents. Gray told the council that for each $35 subscription paid by a city resident, $31.50 is returned to the city by Mercy Ambulance. She encouraged citizens to purchase subscriptions for ambulance service. In a 7-1 vote, the council authorized City Attorney James Fisher to determine if it would be legally allowable for the city to mail out subscription applications with the July 1 tax statements. Mayor Pro Tern Dave Jasperse cast the sole dissenting vote. Mayor Gray also said lhe committee searching for a new city assessor had narrowed the field of applicants from six to three. The committee has interviewed the three, and a recommendation is expected at the next council meeting. The position became open in January when City Assessor Michael Payne resigned over a salary dispute with the city. SC H OO L MIL LAG E... continued from page 1 Pam Hamilton, a resident of the school district, asked if lhe board was endangering the school's standing with the Nonh Central Accreditation program by reducing and eliminating some the educational program, and whether something like busing could instead be eliminated. Accreditation of Hastings High School indicates that students here are getting a quality education, and enables them to be accepted at lhe college of their choice more easily. Without it, Hastings students would have a more difficult time being accepted. High School Principal Steven Harbison said the district would be put on probation, and would not actually lose its accreditation for three years. "So why are we pulling that al risk?" Hamilton asked. "When, if we were to stop busing our children to school, we don’t lose any accreditation?" Haywood said that busing had been considered as an alternative cut to those actually made, but that safety was a major factor with the plan. He said he felt Hastings could "learn by other people's mistakes." “Other school systems that have cut buses, and tried to use that as a club to pass a millage have been not terribly successful, to say the least, in encouraging a no vote," Haywood said. "And I guess 1 value lhe safety of our children." Supt. Schoessel said that lhe amount saved by eliminating busing would be "roughly" equivalent to the amount saved by reducing the school day by an hour. "Restoring the hour to the school day is not going to take care of the accreditation problem," Schoessel added Accreditation is also at risk because of lhe elimination of counseling and library services and other programs in the schools, he said. "It's official that no, we will not be goingfor a millage prior to the start ofthe next school year," Board President, Ann Ainslie Colin Cruttenden, a Hastings resident who has attended the last two school board meetings to share with the board concerns, questions and gripes he has heard from people in the community with lhe board, said that he has heard people complain about the reduction of the school day without a reduction in teacher salaries. "The teachers are working five hours, then they're going to take a 15 percent cut in pay next year. Is that figured into the budget?" Cruttenden said he has been asked by residents. "People are assuming that there is no cut in pay and that's upseting them more. Somehow people have to see this trust that it is being managed one way or the other. TRIAL.,.continued from page 1 The pair were arrested for the second lime in early April on charges of plotting to have Dowling resident Woodmansee murder Ricky Goddard, 31, on the night of Jan. 25, 1986. Sharon Goddard found her husband dead in lhe dining room of their Dowling home when she returned home from work about 7 a.m. In March 1986, co-dcfendants Sharon Goddard and Eckslein were released for lack of evidence. But four months later Woodmansee was sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder. The discovery of lhe murder weapon and new testimony from earlier witnesses led to their re-arrest in April. They were bound over to circuit court to stand trial on the two charges following a preliminary exam in 56th District Court that ended April 27. The fourth co-defendant in the case, George Zugel, 36, was convicted in March of conspiracy to commit perjury at the Woodmansee trial. He later pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting second-degree murder for his role in the Goddard slaying. Zugcl's sentencing was delayed in May until after he appears as a prosecution witness at lhe trial for Eckslein and Goddard. Zugel also remains lodged in the Barry County Jail. and they say, 'well if the kids aren't going to be there, (lhe teachers) aren't going to stick around for another hour.' "Still the main suggestion or comment I hear is 'we don't fed we're getting what we're paying for.' Well, we're getting a whole heck of a lot less now,'" Cruttenden related to the board. Ainslie told him that the teachers will not receive a cut in salary. They will still work the same number of hours, and they will use the extra hour for planning, conferences and meetings. "There's a lot of work that goes on that I don't feel that people in the public can totally appreciate,” said Ainslie. "Right now, as part of our teachers' day, they do have a released hour when they are not with students," added Schoessel. "They are not released from work, but they are released from contact with students so they can meet with them oh an individual basis, or (spend time) preparing or grading tests or planning, curriculum work and so forth. That hour will remain part of their day for next year. They will not be 'taking off for that hour." State outlaws drug devices LANSING (AP) - Legislation to outlaw devices used in taking drugs has been signed into law by Gov. James Blanchard. It covers certain pipes used for smoking drugs, as well as scales used to weigh drug amounts, and "roach clips" used for holding marijuana cigarettes. The new law also bans lhe advertisement of such devices, and gives prosecutors tools to remove them from the marketplace. Before an arrest can be made, lhe prosecutor must notify the person he has drug paraphernalia, and if he removes the items from the store he isn't considered in violation of lhe law. Inc penalty for continuing to sell the materials is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to 90 days or a fine of up to S5.C00, or both. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk An unsuccessful effort to acquire a government grant to build an industrial incubator in Hastings has led the Hastings/Barry County Joint Economic Development Commission to seek a $125,000 fund match from lhe Hastings City Council. But in a lengthy discussion at Monday night's council meeting, several members said they support the project but are reluctant to make a financial commitment without more details on the proposal. In July 1986, the council agreed to offer E.W. Bliss a S500 option to purchase the firm's old can plant on East State Street with the intention of rebuilding it to house eight to 10 fledgling businesses. But the 1 1/2-year-old proposal to turn the 43,000 square-foot facility into an incubator thus far has failed to attract the necessary federal or state grants to fund the renovation of lhe building. L. Joseph Rahn, director of the Hastings/Barry County Joint Economic Development Commission, told the council Monday that attempts to get federal and state grants to refurbish the Bliss building were failing and would continue to be turned down until a firm financial commitment is made on the local level. "To this date, no party has committed to a dollar amount," Rahn said. "The JEDCs thought is let's get some of the local pieces in place before we go to the state or federal government." A $125,000 fund match from the city council would show federal and state authorities that local government is committed to the project, he said. A nine-year-old concept for economic development in Michigan, an incubator would rent space to businesses as well as provide additional services, such as telephone answering, secretarial and business consolation services. The proposal has been touted as the best way to attract new jobs to Hastings. While agreeing to continue promoting the concept, several council members said they would not support a fund match until Bliss sets a selling price on the building. "I don't see how you can have a serious discussion without a price/ saidFixst Ward Councilman Ken Miller. "I don't see how we can give it serious consideration until we know how many dollars we're talking about "I think as a group we committed to the concept when we went ahead with the option," he said. "But I don't think we can commit without some numbers." But Mayor Mary Lou Gray said the council would have td take the first step if it wants the incubator. "At the present, the most solid thing we have here is the commitment from the city council and from a local firm that wants to lease from E.W. Bliss,” she said. "We can't afford to just sit out there and wait from week to week and month to month watching the local situation." "The council is committed to a match, but it's kind of a chicken and an egg situation,” she said. "We can't just sit there." Mayor Pro Tem Dave Jasperse, who serves on the JEDC, said the city's original approach of seeking funds first and working out details later has proven unsuccessful. "The purchase of the building is something no one wants to fund," he said. "The problem is we don't have a commitment from these other sources. "If we gel money from the stale to purchase the building, we're going to have to come up with a portion of lhe money," he said. "We need a firm commitment from the city. The JEDC doesn't want to pursue this any more wihout a firm commitment from the city." Jasperse told the council the city lacks the land to build an industrial park and said an incubator would bring jobs into the community. "The problem we’re having is finding available land in Hastings hasn't borne any fruit," he said. "We don't see a lot of other areas in the city we can use." Henry Meyer, chief executive officer at E.W. Bliss, said the Hastings-based firm plans to take an active role in developing the incubator. Representatives of Bliss would be willing to work with negotiators from lhe city and the JEDC to try to find an agreement on a selling price, he Said. "What we see in the future is Barry County - and specifically Hastings growing in the future," he said. "We're committed at E.W. Bliss. We’re here to stay, and we'd like to see other companies come to stay." "We've been working on this with Joe (Rahn) for a year and a half, and you're in the same place now that you were then." City Attorney James Fisher said-the 1987 assessment on the proposed building was roughly $300,000 to $400,000. Rahn told the council that be estimated it would cost $150,000 to remodel the building to function as an incubator. He added he hopes to have the incubator to 80 percent capacity by its third year of operation. After studying figures presented by Rahn, First Ward Councilman Frank Campbell asked when Rahn projected a profit for the city's investment Mayor Gray answered that the primary goal was to bring jobs into the area, not to turn a profit on leasing the space. "I think we're looking to support fledgling business that will bring jobs into the community," she said. "That's the primary focus." Gray, who also represents lhe council on the JEDC, said as many as 11 prospective tenants have indicated an interest in moving into the incubator. ‘ One of the firms interested in renting 30 percent of the incubator's space is a local business, though Gray declined to identify it. "Typically incubators will take two to 2 1/2 years to break even," Rahn added. "If we've got a local tenant willing to commit to 30 percent (of the space), we’re far ahead of most incubators." Council members agreed to table the issue until the next meeting, but several members expressed reluctance to make a decision without more information. "I want this to fly. It is a good thing for Hastings," said Second Ward Councilman Don Spencer. "I don't know what you want us to do. You want us to give it to you, but you don’t want to give it to lhe (council’s) property committee." But Rahn reminded the council that any commitment would be subject to all parties reaching an agreement. "Any commitment from council is contingent upon the rest of the project," he said. "If we’re a reasonable amount away from the target goal, we can pursue another source of funding or it won't go." CANDIDATES.,.continued from page 1 “What's aggravating to us is that- there wasn't just one technical error made, there were several,” she said. "There are hundreds and hundreds of candidates who had to comp­ ly with lhe (filing) laws to run for office and hundreds and hundreds did comply. If he (Catchick) cannot handle properly filing for election, how would he handle more substan­ tial matters in Congress?” Walsh said it was her understanding that some of Catchick’s petition signatures also were in error because abbreviations such as "G.R.” (for Grand Rapids) were used, along with ditto marks to indicate the same address as the person who signed directly above. Walsh said she agreed with Whitman's statement that candidates are given a wealth of information on procedures for proper filing. “If you didn’t get the pamphlets from the state, there always arc the county clerks* of­ fices." she said. “There are loo many hands out there to help you." Catchick said he believes the criticism from the Henry campaign to be little more than posturing in the wake of the challenger receiv­ ing a great deal of publicity. "The media response and coverage have been great." he said. “And this could be the kiss of death to an incumbent who now realizes that he must react to my campaign. This is not a campaign issue, but it seems to be bothering him (Henry)." While Catchick had to file a minimum of 821 or a maximum of 3.281 valid signatures. Henry was required to file a minimum of 567 or a maximum of 2,267. Henry eventually fil­ ed three short of the maximum total. In order for him to win placement on the November general election ballot, Catchick must garner at least 5 percent of the total votes cast for the Democratic Party’s top primary vote-getter, which likely will be U.S. Senator Don Riegle, or receive as many votes as 15 one-hundredths of the total population of the Fifth District. Riegle is running unopposed in the Democratic primary, which leads analysts to believe thhat between 10,000 and 15.000 will vote for him. That means Catchick would have to get between 500 and 750 votes. In receiving voles to meet a percentage of the population, the challenger would need 772 voles. "It is difficult to get people at the polling booths to write in," Catchick said. "Bui this? write-in is a very doable thing and we'll be on the ballot in November.” The Fifth Congressional District covers the eight townships in the northern half of Barry County, including Thornapple, Irving, Carlton, Woodland. Yankee Springs, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton. Henry is seeking his third two-year term in the U.S. House. He was first elected in 1984 to succeed the retiring Hal Sawyer and then turned back a challenge two years ago from Teresa Decker. SUBSCRIBE...to the Banner for all your LOCAL NEWS! �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 30, 1988 •t»_ The HASTINGS BANNER - Call <616) 948-8051 , fclASglFIEO rMJS ror Rent Hein Wanted Rusiness Services FOR RENT: Week of August 26 thru September 2, brand new fully furnished condo, sleeps 6, with full kitchen, pool and sauna. Located in the heart of action packed Pigeon Forge, beautiful view of the Smokey Mountains. 948-8843_______ CASE MANAGEMENT POSITION. This position provides the opprortunity to work within a growing mental health agency to serve the deve­ lopment] ly disabled & mentally ill populations. The position requires creativity & flexibility as well as the abiltiy to function in a team atmosphere. Applicant must possess a bachelors degree in human services. Responsibili­ ties include: outreach, referral, counseling of clients & their families, supervision of persons in foster care situations, liason with licensing agancics & main­ tenance of records. 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SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES SALES and SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES Lyle L Thomas Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement C“\ • Life • Farm • Business • Mobil® Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE , ot S4S-3412 REAL ESTATE MILLER SINCE REAL ESTATE 1940 Ke;XHCumDB"r”3& Mike numpi y3 Associate P.ekers SEWING MACHINE SERVICE: all makes and models, all work guaranteed, free estimates. Call Lyle Thomas at Advantage Business Machines 948-2073. 15 yean experience. Pick up and delivery possible.__________________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 FOR SALE: Only 2 left, female AKC registered Miniture Schaunzers. 948-4090. Real Estate LARGE UNUSUAL COUN­ TRY HOUSE, plus cottage, lake, creek, 5 acres. Gun Lake area. $140,000 or best offer. Would consider town property as part down payment Call 945-9101. Miscellaneous 1000 SUNBEDS TONING TABLES Sunal WOLFF Tanning Beds, SlcndcrQucst Passive Exercisers. Call for FREE Color Catalogue. Save to 50% 1-800-228-6292. MICHIGAN’S FASTEST growing party plan offers you a FREE trip to Hawaii!! Demons­ trate Christmas decor and gifts. Funjob, cam $8 or more an hour. Free kit, free supplies, no collec­ tion, no delivery, set your own hours. Sound loo good to be true? It isn’t! (Aho booking parties) For more information call Gloria 948-9018, or Deb 948-8970, or Betty 795-9225. ( oinmuiiilv .\ atices The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday gave approval to the establishment of a sewage disposal system to serve Duncan Lake in Thomapple Township. The board s resolution of consent paves the way for a special assessment district to be created by the township to pay for the system, said Raymond F Fix. vice president of Pro­ gressive Architects. Engineers and Planners, Inc. (PAEP), which has conducted a sewer project study of lake. Only affected property owners on the east side of the lake would be included in the special assessment district. The county board of public works approved the sewer system June 6 and recommended that the county board follow suit. The county board later is expected to be asked to put the county's "full faith and credit” behind the bonds that will need to be sold to fund the project, said Audrey Burdick, county drain commissioner and a member of the county board of public works. Fix said the projected cost of the proposed pressure sewer, to serve about 115 homes on lhe east side of the lake, is between 5700,000 and $750,000. The sewer eventually could be extended to serve the west side of the lake, but because that side of the lake is sparsely populated, the cost for sewers is prohibitive, he said. Each hookup to the system on the east side is expected to cost about $5,000. he said, with a 15- to 20-year payback. To allow for growth, the system will be able to serve in lhe neighborhood of 150 homes, he said. Fix told commissioners that the pressure sewer system has been recommended because it is flexible and economical. "Houses have been built below road levels so gravity (a conventional type of sewer system) is impractical." he said. Pressure sewers have been in use since the early 1970s and "this type of system has a good track record." Fix said. The system involves septic tanks and a pump at each home or group of homes and piping relatively small in diameter to carry away liquid sewage, not solids. Legal Notice MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and con­ ditions of o certain mortgage mode by LEONARD L. LAWRENCE and BARBARA J. LAWRENCE, husband and wife, to Great Lakes Federal Savings and Loon Association, now known as Great Lakes Bancorp, a Federal Savings Bank, a bank organized under the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933, of lhe United Slates of America, os amended. Mortgagee, dated the 77th day ol October. 1980. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and Stole of Michigan, on the 28th day of October. 1980. In Liber 247 of Barry County COMMUNITY NOTICE Records, at Poge 33. on which mortgage there is The regular monlly board claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for meeting of Barry County principal and interest, the sum of Twenty-Four Community Mental Health Thousand Thirty-One and 60/100 ($24,031.60) Plus Services will be held on Thurs­ an Escrow Deficit in the amount of Two Thousand day July 7, 1988 al 8am in the One Hundred Eighty-Four and 37/100 ($2,184.37). conference room. Any interested And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity person is inviled to attend. having been instituted to recover the debt secured by soid mortgage or ony port thereof: NOTICE!! Now. therefore, by viture of the power of sale Rosenberger School Reunion contained in said mortgage ond pursuant to the Attention classmates, parents, statute of lhe Stole of Michigan in such case made teachers, ctc...You arc all invited and provided, notice is hereby given that on the to the Rosenberger School 2nd day of August, 1988 ot 2.00 o'clock in lhe after­ noon. Local Time, soid mortgage will be foreclosed Reunion on July 14th, 1988 at by a sole at public auction, to lhe highest bidder, 1:30 p.m. at the Edward Schrock at the East door entrance to lhe Barry County Cour­ home, 11204 76th St. Clarksvil­ thouse in the City of Hastings, Barry County, le, Mich. Bring a dish to pass and Michigan (that being the building whore the Circuit table service. If more informa­ Court for lhe County of Barry is held), of the tion is needed please call, premises described in said mortgage, or so much 616-868-6350. Hope to see thereof as may be necessary to poy the amount everyone then._____________ due. os aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the In­ terest thereon ot Twelve ond 500/1000 (12.500%) Wanted percent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by OLD ORIENTAL RUGS, law. ond also any sum or sums which may be paid wanted any size or condition. by the undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ Call 1-800-443-7740. terest in the premises. Said premises are situated in the Township of Johnstown, County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as: Commencing at lhe intersection of the East and West 1/4 line of Section 9. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, and the centerline of Stote Trunkline M-37; thence South along the centerline of soid Trunkline M-37 a distance of 675 feet for the place of beginn­ ing. continuing thence South along said centerline 355 feet; thence West 738 feet: tnence North 355 feet; thence East 738 feet, more or less to the ploce of beginning, being a pari of Southwest 1/4 of soid Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 8 West. Township of Johnstown. Borry County. Michigan. During the twelve (12) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Dated at Ann Arbor. Michigan June 22. 1988. June 29 GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS Sis & Al BANK (Aunt Babe & Uncle Al) Mortgagee We Love You EILEEN M. MELMAN (P36994) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor. Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 (7/21) $500 REWARD for informa­ tion leading to arrest of individu­ al or individuals who stole fish­ ing tackle at Little Long Lake just inside Barry County Octob­ er, 1987; Also $500 reward for same situation June 12, 1988. Description too long to list but available upon request. P.O. Box 1515 Battle Creek, Ml. 49017, ADVERTISING Call 948-8051 The HASTINGS BANNER First Publication: June 30, 1988 - NEEDED - Hastings (616) 945-5182 Part-time director needed for chancel choir. Send resume to... CAR & TRUCK REPAIR First United Methodist Church 209 W. Green Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 ZJndrus^ ... by July 15, 1988 1435 8. Hanovar St. HasilnOs, Mich. 49058 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Heart: Mondoy 8 to 8 Tuosdoy-Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA CUEUL MTMB MIT1MVIUH Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Part®. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! TOOL & DIE MAKER Journeyman tool & die maker needed for an industrial firm. Applicant must be previously qualified. Salary commensurate with UAW contract. Complete fringe package with advancement opportunities. Send resume or apply at... PERSONNEL PEPARTMENT Hastings Manufacturing Co. 325 N. Hanover. Hastings, Ml 49058 eqe The east side of Duncan Lake is a tiny step closer to getting a sewer system. The Barry County Board of Com­ missioners approved the project this week. (Banner photo) "We’re proposing new septic tanks for everyone...for quality control," Fix said. Burdick said rather than a conventional treatment plant, the pressure sewer system would have a lagoon type of processing. Seventy-five Duncan Lake residents previously had petitioned the Thomapple Township Board to request the septic system. In the summer of 1986, lake residents learn­ ed there was a problem with the lake’s water quality when the county health department took samples of lake water and water from tributaries and inlets going into the lake. After the tests showed unacceptable levels of fecal coliform, the township board and the Duncan Lake Association commissioned PAEP to study the problem and make recom­ mendations to improve water quality. Those recommendations include a weed control program, in addition to the sewer. Burdick said. "That should take care of all of the pro­ blems at Duncan Lake." she said after the meeting. Increased Barry County fees expected to increase revenues Fees people pay for a variety of services from Barry County offices and departments will increase Aug. 1 and a hike in zoningrelated fees is already effective. If estimates are correct, the increases could produce about 537,471 of additional revenue for the county. That amount, coupled with recently increased district court fines (see separate story), which could yield in the neighborhood of 530,000 to S50.000 in extra revenue for the general fund, would “go a ways to making us more self-sufficient," said County Coordinator Judy Peterson. This year’s county budget has been suffer­ ing because of a loss of federal revenue shar­ ing funds, county commissioners have said. The jump in abstract fees will go into the abstract fund and it is expected to bring in an additional 527,043. After a brief “public input" hearing at which one citizen spoke Tuesday, the county board unanimously agreeded to institute in­ creases for 35 different fees at the clerk's of­ fice, sheriff's department, county jail, plann­ ing department, equalization department, animal shelter and abstract office. Some of the increases double previous rates. The increases are the result of a 520,000 "user fee" study conducted by David Griffith and Associates of Bay City to determine if the county’s actual costs of offering services were being returned through fees. Not all the fees were increased as much as Griffith recommended, Peterson said. The purpose of the study (and resulting in­ creases) is to insure that more of a propor­ tional share of the costs for services is being paid by the "users," she said. At the animal shelter, dogs sold for research purposes will be increased from 54 to 56, and cats from S2 to 56; board fees will go up from SI to 52 per day; pick-up fees for animals will increase from 55 to 510; euthanasia fees will be 56.50 instead of 55; and adoption fees for dogs will jump from 55 to 510 (plus a 52 daily fee for boarding for adult dogs) and for cats from S3 to 56. The sheriffs department now will charge a 55 fee to register a gun and issue a permit. Previously, there was no charge for that ser­ vice. And dynamite permits will go from 51 to Inmates on work release at the county jail will now have to pay 56 per day rather than S3. Fingerprinting and medical visits for jail in­ mates will no longer be free. There will be a 513 fee for fingerprinting and 515 for a medical visit. Fee hikes in the planning department went into effect immediately. They include in­ creases in zoning appeals, from 5100 to 5200; Legal Notice State ol Michigan Judicial Circuit Barry-Eaton County PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT Under Michigan low the chief circuit judge an­ nually review* lhe performance record of the Friend of the Court. The review will be conducted on or about July 1. 1988. This review is limited by low to the following criteria: whether lhe Friend ol the Court is guilty ol misconduct, neglect of statutory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of the court relative to a statutory duty; whether the purposes of the Friend of the Court Act ore being met; ond whether the duties of the Friend of the Court ore being carried out in a man­ ner that reflect* the need* of the community. Members of the public may submit written com­ ment* to lhe chief judge relating Io there crith. io. Send your written comments, with your name and addr*--.. to Hon. Hudson E. Deming. Barry Count, Courthouse. Hostings. MI 48058 (6/30) zoning amendment, from S300 to 5400; in­ vestigation. from 550 to 65: maps, from 54 to $5; and zoning permits, previously issued at no charge, cost 510. In the equalization department, an aerial photo (four sections) will increase from SI to S3 and an aerial photo of a single section, previously free, will cost 51. Section maps will cost 52 per page, up from 51 a page; and research will be done at a fee of 520 per hour, rather than 515. Record copying in the clerk’s office will go up from 25 cents per page to 51 per page. Names from the voters’ registration list will increase from one cent per name to two cents. Notarization of a name will cost $1 and notarization of a deed with typing will be $3. Those two services formerly were performed without charge. A certified copy will increase from 55 to $7 for the first copy and from 52 to S3 for each additional copy. Abstract fee hikes include: new and exten­ sions. up from 520 to 540; within 60 days, from 510 to 15; each entry, up from 53.50 to 54; verbal title search, from 510 to 515; each entry of title search, from $350 to 54; rights of way, from 55 to 510: estates, from 59 per page to 510; and lhe last deed of record, previously no charge, 520. District court increases fines, costs for violations If you operate a boat that's not currently registered, it will cost 540 instead of 520 if you get caught in Barry County. On land, the penalty also has increased, from 535 to 5100 if you drive a vehicle without proof of in­ surance and do not present proof after 10 days. Those fee increases arc just two of many implemented this month by the 56th District Court in Barry County. None of the district court fees have been revised since 1985 and some have not been in­ creased in six or seven years, said District Judge Gary R. Holman. Hoiman said he decided the fee schedule should be adjusted for several reasons, in­ cluding the the fact that fees have not been raised for some time. Reviews of fees being charged in neighboring counties, such as Allegan and Kalamazoo were taken, into con­ sideration before the action was taken here, he said. Holman said he also studied a memorandum from the Slate Court Administrators Office, which contained statewide averages of court costs and fines. Although the fees have jumped. Holman said they are "still in the middle" when com­ pared with other areas. Fees for more serious offenses were in­ creased more than those for minor ones, he said. The local fee increases affect traffic civil in­ fractions and misdemeanors that people usual­ ly plead quilty to doing and can be handled by Holman's staff rather than in the courtroom, he said. Another new source of revenue is a 510 monthly fee now being charged to people who are placed on probation to help cover some of the costs. Holman said there is no accurate way to predict how much additional revenue the new fee hikes will bring into the county’s general coffers. "Assessing (fees) and collecting are two different things," he said, adding that if a per­ son is an indigent, the fee might ultimately be waived or forgiven. He said a realistic estimate might be in the neighborhood of 530.000 additional income per year for the county. Part of lhe fees col­ lected by the court go to the stau. America’s families are smallest ever, study says WASHINGTON (AP) - A Census bureau report says the American family has shrunk to its smallest size ever at 3.19 members, supporting previous studies that attribute lhe drop to a decline in births in the Baby Boom generation. The report, released Wednesday, said that the 3.19-member family as of March 1987 stood in contrast with the 3.76-member family in 1940. In March 1986, lhe average family had 3.21 members. Average household size also declined from 2.67 in March 1986 to 2.66 in March 1987 for an all-time low. Population experts say the decline in births, known as lhe Baby Bust, has occurred as lhe millions of people born in lhe years following World War II pursued education and careers rather than immediately marrying and starting families. Even though the total number of households has grown in recent years, the proportion maintained by a married couples has declined, the study noted. In addition, those who do wed have tended to opt for fewer children, also helping lower the average family size. The 1987 figures showed that the average family of 3.19 people included 0.96 under age 18 and 2.22 age 18 and over. The components don't add to 3.19 because of rounding. By comparison, the average family included 3.76 people in 1940, of which 1.24 were under 18 and 2.52 were older. Household size has declined additionally because of the growing number of one-person households in the country, population analysts say. Many of these are elderly people remaining on their own after lhe loss of a spouse, while others are young people on their own but not yet married. Average family size is larger than that of households because households often contain only one person, while families by definition include at least two. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-07-07.pdf 77577360af5826870e587e32ab5e5d85 PDF Text Text ----------------- HASTES. *■-* 'NlEiWxS ...wrap Survey deadline extended a week Karpinski is back at football helm captured in photos See Page 2 See Page 8 See Page 5 and 10 No contract yet at local firm Hastings Manufacturing workers are still without a contract six months after talks began between their union and the company. Meanwhile, yet another bargaining session is planned for next Wednesday morning. Clerical and production maintenance employees have been working on a dayto-day extension of their old contract since it expired Feb. 1 and more than 40 meetings have been held since the two sides began talks Jan. 5J United Auto Workers Local 138 Presi­ dent Patrick Loftus said he did not re­ quest a vote of the 345 union members on the latest package offered by com­ pany officials June 10 and noted that another session was held June 29. He declined to comment on the outcome of those meetings, however, and would not speculate on the result of next Wednes­ day’s talks, which will include union in­ ternational representative Steven Ayers and state and federal mediators. Loftus, who said be has not been pleased with information released to the public by the company so far, said both sides arc bound by a media blackout. "We’ve supposedly been under a gag order all along and they’ve been releas­ ing information," be said. “There wasn’t auppoatd to be any information released. There have been several ar­ ticles where information catne out that we didn’t think was true or beneficial to negotiations." Loftus said he did not think it would be detrimental to die talks to indicate when meetings are scheduled for but Hastings Manufacturing’s Vice President of Employee Relations Monty "Joe" Ben­ nett said he could no longer release infonnMfoa about meeting dates. "Wa’re under a blacker blackout than Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings VOLUME 133. NO. 28 Banner ____________ THURSDAY, JULY 7, 1988 " " PRICE 25’ Despite drought, holiday, area has few fire problems Area officials are breathing a collective sigh of relief after a potential series of fire disasters did not come off last weekend. The combination of a July 4 holiday weekend with lots of fireworks and the recent drought that has caused the driest conditions in Michigan history had the potential of keep­ ing area fire departments very busy with grass fires. And because of the drought, the blazes had the potential of being even worse. But firefighters spent a relatively quiet holi­ day weekend in this area. “We got excellent cooperation for our peo­ ple," answered Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris when he was asked why so little activity. Caris said that between 6 p.m. Friday, July 1, and a little after midnight Tuesday, July 5. there were only eight reports of fires at the five departments for which Hastings dispat­ He said he had beat previously releas­ ing oenria details about the contract ■egodariam he Mt would be helpfol in ches. The departments include Freeport. Nashville, Middleville. Hastings and Woodland. Of the eight calls. Caris said, only two could be traced to misuse of fireworks. The Hastings chief said he believes that people discarding lit cigarettes from their car windows have been bigger hazards lately. Caris re.ninded area residents that Gov. James Blanchard’s burning ban continues. Those who violate the emergency rules could face up to a $100 fine or 90 days in jail. Caris added that no open burning of trash in yards and fields is allowed. Other areas of Barry County reported the same lack of problems over the holiday weekend. At Lake Odessa. Chief Gordon Eldcridgc said there was only one fire run, but that oc­ curred Tuesday after the holiday ended and it was a trailer fire. "I’d like to thank our people for not setting off fireworks any more than they did." Officials at central dispatch for the Dclicn, Pine Lake and Hickory Corners departments said those three units had only one fire run over the weekend, and that one was not related to fireworks. The blaze was extinuishcd in less than 10 minutes. All fire authorities said they were pleased with the way people were careful about using fireworks at such a delicate time. "Considering the conditions, wc went out less than wc normally would have.” Caris said. He added. "The people were great in the way they handled fireworks. I know some people who wet down their yards before they let their kids play with sparklers." UNnlB haw had the apposite effect. Subscriptions for ambulance sought Hxilingj property owners who received tax bills last week also were sem forms asking them to subscribe to Lasting Mercy Ambulance. Together with Carlton, Hastings and Rutland Townships, Hastings partially subsidizes the company that provides ambulance service in the area. The yearly fee covers a subscriber’s uninsured ambulance expenses for transportation to or from a hospital. Because the company returns S31.5J to the city for each $35 subscription purchased, Hastings Mayor Mary I-ou Gray encouraged local citizens to buy subscriptions. ’ "It’ll help us, but it’ll help them and their families too," she said. "For the $35, it would cover their out-of-pocket expenrex." Some 2,300 tax bills containing subscription application forms were maitod out to Hastings citizens July 1. Car chase ends In man’s arrest A high-speed-car chase with sheriffs deputies ended in an arrest Sunday for a Plainwell man who was driving with a Joseph A. Vasquez, 29, was arrested for driving with a revoked license after the 2 1/2-mile car chase that ended tiurtly before 11 p.m. Cpl. Thomas Hildreth of the Barry County Sheriffs Department was Ou patrol near Gun Lake when he saw a sc pickup track emerging from the Gun Lake Inn parking lot onto Patterson Road. The track crossed the road and ran onto the shoulder on the east side of the pavement The driver backed up onto the pavement and headed south on Patterson at a high rate of speed, the deputy said. Hildreth followed the vehicle on Patterson, then west on 126th. Along the way, the driver threw a beer can out of the window that landed in the road in front of the sheriffs cruiser, authorities said. A check of Vasquez’s name through the Law Enforcement Information Network showed he was driving with a revoked license. Vasquez, of 1099 Sth St, Plainwell, was taken into custody and lodged at the Barry County Jail. He was released on $80 bond. Some West Michigan communities had to call off fireworks displays last weekend because of the dry conditions, but Caledonia was one community that gave residents a show. Pennock weathering rural hospital crisis better than others by David T. Young Many of the nation’s rural hospitals have been facing a financial crisis lately, but Pennock Hospital in Hastings seems to be bucking that trend. A recent study of 17 rural facilities by the accounting firm of Ernst & Whinney concluded that 50 to 75 percent of them will be gone in five years. The small hospitals have had to battle low patient censuses, lower Medicaire reimbursements than funds received by urban facilities,difficulty in attracting new physicians, the new emphasis in outpatient rather than ir.patient surgery, less lengthy hospital stays for patients and continued problems with medical liability. There already has been one casualty. Belding Hospital finally had to close its doors earlier this year because of financial troubles. While many rural hospitals are struggling for survival, Pennock, though also facing some battles, is in relatively good shape. "Our struggle is to break even or make money, not just to survive," said James Coleman, president of the hospital’s board of trustees. The reasons for Pennock's good fortune are many. One is that it has been able to have first-rate equipment available. "We've been fortunate to pick up high technology to keep pace with the larger hospitals," said Tom Kauffman, director of public relations. ''We're closer to state of the art than 95 percent of the hospitals our size." Another reason, community support, complements the high technology. Coleman pointed out that about 10 years ago the hospital mounted a campaign to build a new emergency room and intensive care unit. The project was to cost about a half million dollars and community residents reached into their pockets and footed about Pennock Hospital technicians Floyd Hopewell (background) and Charles Smith test a nuclear medicine analyzer used for lung scans. The device is one of a number that Pennock officials say is part of the facility's state of the art fleet of equipment. $120,000 of the bill. "We didn't have to go to the state or federal governments (for funding),'' Coleman said. "So we've had less of a debt load than other small hospitals.” Kauffman added that between 3,000 and 4,000 area residents last year wrote letters in support of the local hospital being designated as an urban hospital when receiving Medicaire payments. Another reason for Pennock being in better shape than others its size is that it has been able to maintain a loyal medical staff. It numbers 36 doctors on its staff. "Over the years, Pennock and its physicians have maintained an active recruitment program," Coleman said. "We've invested in equipment that doctors want for their practices." Pennock, like others facing difficult times, has had to make staff reductions, but Kauffman said the cuts haven't been as devastating as in other places. To meet the challenge, it eliminated the position of vice president of patient care, consolidated department heads, reduced some See,..PENNOCK, page 2 Drought also playing havoc with fair entries By Kathleen Scott Drought-like conditions arc affcc’ing farms, food and lifestyles across the country, and the upcoming Barry County Free Fair is no exception. Superintendents in several areas of the fair say they have heard stories about plants and animals not developing well or even dying because of hot. dry weather conditions. Con­ sequently low entry numbers are expected at the fair, which begins next week. Fair Board Secretary /Treasurer Barb Thornburgh says the hot weather has not yet influenced the number of entries she has seen pass through the fair office. She might see a difference, she says, at lair time. For years, the fairgrounds have been dous­ ed with rain at least once during fair week, and she says people are hoping this year will not be the exception. "We've had people tell us io move fair week up just so we would get the rain.” she says. * Because the fair is the middle of July, hot weather is common. Temperatures at the fair will not matter as much during fair week, but weather in the weeks prior to the fair make a difference, concede many superintendents. Deb Jeurink. superintendent of poultry and rabbits, says that she has learned of several litters of days-old bunnies and baby chicks dy­ ing of heal exhaustion. Older rabbits and chickens, which are being raised as meal pens, might not make it to the fair, she says. They do not eat well in hot weather, and con­ sequently are not developing to market quality. Hogs, likewise, are not eating as much, and Swine Superintendent Nick Wicringa says some might not "make weight" at the fair. But he says the number of hogs entered for this year's fair is high, regardless. Pigs, he says, are probably more affected by the heat than other larger animals because they do not sweat and can only cool off by breathing hard. Rabbits, says Jeurink. do not sweat, either. They cool off when blood circulates through large vessels in their cars, thus the big ears, she says. So keeping the bunnies cool is a responsibility of their caretakers. Livestock wilt not be the only area affected. Flower and vegetable entries arc also ex­ pected to be lower. Diane Williams, a florist who serves as superintendent of the plant and flower divi­ sion for open class and 4-H. says even the plants in her gardens are ailing. "I water and I fertilize, but 1 won't have hardly anything." says Williams, adding that even watering her outdoor flowers twice daily Ls not helping "Unless they have a special secret, there's nothing like the good ol' rainwater from upstairs." Williams says. Some perennial flowers are drying from the roots up and dying, she adds. Even if they sur­ vive this year, she adds, the perennials might not make it back next summer. Hot. strong winds have burned foliage on many plants, and the condition of the leaves is considered in the judging, she says. The same winds, heat and dryness that harm domestic plants and flowers arc also damag­ ing wildflowers. Williams says. Not only are the field flowers pretty in their natural state, but she says many people use them in the ar­ rangements they take to the fair. "If you don't have the neat ones in your garden, the wildflowers are less expensive." she says. One of the highlights of th^ open class pro­ gram is the flowers, plants and arrangements show. but Williams says she thinks this year's turnout will be low . "I'm afraid it will affect the flower show." says Williams. “I'm hoping I'm not right." She says that the flower exhibit has many annual admirers, especially middle-aged and older ladies. •’People like to come in and look to sec what’s new," she says. "People say they really notice it when it hasn’t been as big." "Any gardens I’ve seen aren't much." adds Anna Cairns, who serves as assistant superintendent for the 4-H horticulture divi­ sion. "Unless they have the facilities for watering, and most of them don't, the (plants and flowers) will be very stunted and very scarce." And. like Williams. Cairns says well waler doesn't provide the right nutrients to replace rainwater. "Somehow, artificial watering is not as good as rain water." she adds. "And it's been so hot that that’s hard on them too." Because the Barry County Free Fair is early in the gardening year, large, ripe, vegetables See...FAIR, page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 7, 1988 New members join HEEF’s board of directors Many new faces will be seen on the Hastings Education Enrichment Founda­ tion's Board of Directors when it meets later this summer. The 3e-year-old organization supple­ ments the educational programs at Hastings Area Schools with enrichment opportun­ ities not available through existing school funding. New officers to the HEEF board this year include Jan Hartough as president and Randy Teegardin as treasurer. Other past members maintaining posts are Linda Lincolnhol as vice president Harold Lewis as secretary and Carl Schoessel as school representative. Newly elected board members, whose terms end in 1991, include John Czinder, John Horaney, Barney Hutchins, Larry Kornstadt Sr., Ray Rose, Elizabeth Under­ wood, David Wren and Gladys Youngs. Dorothy Conklin also has been appoint­ ed to fill the vacancy created when David Ellis moved from the district. Conklin's term ends in 1990. Programs HEEF brought to Hastings school children this year include an art festival at Fish Hatchery Park, a field trip for fourth graders to Charlton Park, as well as rocket launches at each elementary school. Angered judge denies reduced sentence New board members on the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation include (seated, from left) Jan Hartough, Elizabeth Underwood, (standing) Larry Kornstadt Sr., Barney Hutchins, John Horaney, Ray Rose and Randy Teegardin. South Jefferson STREET NEWS Fridays In the Park. Remember “Fun Frolick­ ing Fridays?" Well, Fridays are fun again. The Thomapple Arts Council sponsors concerts at Fish Hatchery Park, starting at 7 p.m. this Friday. Proceeding the concerts are a display of arts and crafts and a short concert by younger musicians. Enjoy Fridays in the Park each Friday in July. 2. The 17th annual Antique Gas and Steam Engine Show is at Charlton Park this weekend. This is the park's best event. Demonstrations, operating steam engines, parades and more are featured during this show. Don’t miss it. 3. Clowning Around is this Saturday, July 9, from 10 until 1. The Friends of the Library sponsor this celebration on the courthouse lawn in Downtown Hastings. Crafts, games, animals, balloons and a few surprises make this event a must for the kids. World Championship Domino Tournament • July 8-10. Stage your own Domino Tourna­ ment on South Jefferson this week and we will award the winner a ten dollar gift cer­ tificate and a $2.00 certificate to each particiKnt. (Must have at least six players) (Limit 12) nnsylvania Pump Primers Muster - July 9. Sing "Pistol Pete" from our soapbox this week and get a $3.00 gift certificate and all the waler you can drink. (Limit 5) 6. Barry County Fair. Display any cow, pig, goat or sheep that will be auctioned off at the an­ nual 4-H and FFA Livestock sale on South Jef­ ferson this week. Stay for one hour and hand out sale sheets announcing the livestock sale and we will donate $100.00 to the Fair Im­ provement Fund and give you a $10.00 gift cer­ tificate. (Limit one) National Cheer up the Lonely Day • July 11. Pick a card, any card, from the summer selec­ tion at Bosley's Sentiment Shop. Tell us you are sending it to cheer up a lonely person and we will sell it to you at 1/z price. 8. National Cherry Festival • June 3-9. Your an­ nual chance to feed the cherry lovers on South Jefferson. Bring us a homemade cherry pie this week and get a $5.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) 9. Battle Creek International Balloon Champion­ ship begins this weekend. Launch a balloon on South Jefferson this week and get a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 10) Your balloon must rise above the roof of Bosley's. 10. Sylvester Stallone Birthday - July 6. Do your impression of Sylvester from our soapbox this week and we will buy you a ticket to "Rambo III", now playing at the Cinema Theatre in Downtown Hastings. (Ends Thursday). (Limit 3, all ages) 11. National Man Watchers Compliment Week • July 3-9. The idea is to compliment a man, any man, during this week. If you have trouble fin­ ding a man worth complimenting, visit Bosley's and we will point one out to you. 12. Visit Al and Pete’s on South Jefferson for all your sporting good needs. AT BOSLEY’S THIS WFF'Z 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE -Our on premises lab provide* individual A efficient service. (616) 455-0810 •l.D. himebaugh DDS •D.D. While DOS *G. Mancewicx ODS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids Nursing Home Insurance For Folks Age 50-84 Can pay up to $130 a day. Policy GR-7A1 Prescription drug benefits also available (Form 172V). Call loday for FREE FACTS in­ cluding costs, exceptions, limita­ tions, and renewal provisions. LEONARD D. NANZER Sales Representative P.O. Box 121, Hastings, Ml 49058-0121 (616) 323-0982 BANKERS LIFE AND CASUALTY "It is possible that blondes prefer gentlemen." — Mamie Van Doren SOUTH JEFFERSON STREE’ DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - MS-342* disagreed with, saying he had a chance to comment on the report at his sentencing in December. "I don't know how many bites out of the apple he's entitled to," Deming said. Deming rejected the defense request that he follow the state guidelines in sentencing Goodenough. Prepared by the state court administrator's office, the guidelines give the average sentence handed down by courts throughout the stale for a given offense, But Deming angrily refused to consider applying the guidelines in Goodenough's case. "If there's a judge in this state that knows about the sentencing guidelines, it's this man," he said, adding he rarely exceeds the guidelines. "When I go out of the guidelines, I'm pretty upset. "And I was pretty upset about this one," he said. “This was a professional job." Goodenough and his co-defendant, Timothy J. Gilchrist, 36, were arrested Aug. 19 when the home's owner returned home and caught them in the act At Goodenough's sentencing in December, Crowley called the burglary one of the most professional he'd ever seen. The two defendants, who had spent months planning the break-in, wore ski masks, brought a saline torch to cut into a safe, and carried the fake shotgun the night of the robbery, Crowley said. Gilchrist, of Portage, received 3 1/2 to 15 years in prison for the offense. Hastings man pleads guilty in sex offenses by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A 29-year-old Hastings man has pleaded guilty to several counts of criminal sexual conduct, separately involving an 11-year-old girl and a high school student In a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor's office, Ricky R. Wilson pleaded guilty to a charge of third degree criminal sexual conduct and no contest to a charge of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct The third-degree charge carries a maximum sentence of!5 years in prison. Wilson, of 203 Thorn SL, testified June 22 that in March he was at a basketball game at Hastings High School when he followed a 17-year-old girl down a crowded hallway. Wilson admitted he grabbed the girl, pulled her toward him and made thrusting motions. That offense is a misdemeanor, punishable Woman is cited in ‘fenderbender' A 19-year-old Hastings woman was issued two citations by a Barry County Sheriffs deputy after a two-vehicle fenderbender Friday in Irving Township. Nicole P. Surdam, of 4507 Buehler, received citations for failure to yield the right of way and for driving with an expired certificate of insurance after the 7 p.m. accident at Buehler and Wing roads. The second driver, a 23-year-old woman, said she was southbound on Buehler when Surdam pulled out in front of her. But Surdam told Cpl. Thomas Hildreth she did not see the other vehicle whe she pulled out from the stop sign while driving west on Wing Road. Surdam, who was not wearing a seat belt, was not hurt in the accident The three occupants of the other vehicle also were not injured in the crash. PENNOCK.,.continued from page 1 employees' hours from full to part time and geared housekeeping, maintenance and dietary department employees' hours to the patient census. Pennock also is blessed with good demographics, though that may not be such an asset in the future, Kauffman said. There aren't many urban hospitals nearby to compete right now. Coleman added that Pennock also has gained the respect of other hospitals and physicians, which has helped in keeping its client load. "Realistically, both patients and physicians are purchasers of health care," he said, noting that doctors have influence in where the patient will go to receive care. Pennock also has been able to diversify its services, a concept the Ernst and Whinney study said is essential for rural hospitals. The local facility has created a "wellness" prevention program, it now offers laboratory courier services to allow patients to get such work done at their doctors' offices, it has a mobile x-ray unit, and with the help of its foundation, it has gotten into the pharmacy business at Gun Lake. "Guest relations" also is a factor in staying alive, Kauffman and Coleman agreed. Coleman said Pennock has the ability "to provide personalized service with the same degree of professionalism you can get anywhere else." Pennock now is looking forward to receiving increased Medicaire payments formerly given only to designated urban hospitals. After massive grass-roots support was shown by residents served by such facilities, federal lawmakers were persuaded to make that change, which will become effective in October. "Times are tough," Coleman said. "But we'll be alive and healthy when October comes. This hospital will be around 10 years from now." Kauffman restated Pennock’s abilities to provide solid equipment and medical personnel "We can deal with some things that other small hospitals have to transfer out to larger ones," he said. But what Pennock's success story really boils down to is its knack for diversification, solid commitment from personnel and community and high-tech capabilities. "You can't put all your eggs in one basket," Kauffman said. "We've got several baskets and lots of eggs." ' QUOTE: J'PHRRmncY- ’445 ‘335 '265 •335 m»»l the high standard* sol Little Bucky celebrates “Robb- -dale Whiz Bang Days (July 7-10) by ha<-g a sale this week. The Buck is a whiz at bringing you good prices so you will get more "bang for your buck" when you shop our weekly Reminder ad. Our Sentiment Shop has ten new collections of cards tor you to send on any occasion. Check out the new display of puppets in our Pause Gift Shop, including Disney and Sesame Street characters. Our cosmetic department has a display of new lipstick shades from Revlon, with sunscreen protection. Bosley's is open every day of the week to serve you. While visiting Bosley's, please take the oppor­ tunity to check your Blood Pressure in our pharmacy. There is no charge for this service. IOSLEY 3700 Strickland Rd. f PREMIUM CUSTOM (Gif! certificates are limited lo one person per month and, unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or older.) felony. In court June 22, Goodenough's defense attorney argued the state sentencing guidelines call for two to four years for the offense. He added that no weapon was present during the crime, and his client had no juvenile criminal record. But Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley told the court that Goodenough and his co-defendant before the break-in had prepared a mock shotgun that looked like a real weapon. He added Goodenough had two prior convictions on his record and asked the court to turn down the motion. Deming denied a request from the defense to allow Goodenough to testify about several items in the pre-scntence report that he ■|l Battle Creek c. wendan s<rkki»nd EVENTS 1. Complete Life & Uf V Health jh - 1 Coverage BL* 964-2069 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk An annoyed judge denied a petition to reduce the prison term of a man sentenced last December to five to 15 months for breaking and entering a home in Assyria Township. Calling the burglary a professional job, Barry County Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming flatly refused to consider reducing the five-to-15-year prison term for Steven R. 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Office (517) 676-2079 by up to two yean in prison and/or a $500 fine. Judge Hudson E. Deming accepted a no contest plea in the nutter because Wilson's attorney, Michael McPhillips, told the court the girl will be filing a civil case against Wilson. A no contest plea is similitr to a guilty plea in that the court may pass sentence. But the plea is not considered to be an admission of guilt in any other matter. The third-degree criminal sexual conduct charge stems from an incident in November 1984. In court, Wilson admitted to removing the girl's night gown and penetrating her with his finger. "She was completely unwilling for that to happen," Wilson said. "I forced her to let it happen." As part of the plea agreement, the prosecutor agreed to drop three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct arising from an incident with the same girl in November 1985. The prosecutor also agreed to recommend Wilson receive no more than five years in prison. Sentencing was set for July 20 in circuit court. Bond was cancelled, and Wilson was remanded to the custody of the sheriffs department. Survey deadline being extended to July 8 The deadline for Barry County residents to fill out and send in their responses to a survey has been extended to Friday, July 8. The survey, which asks residents how they feel about government services, education, recreation, tour- ism, health care, law enforcement and other things, is the brainchild of a special futuring committee. Besides attempting to gain data on how people feel about where they live, the survey tries to gain information about what residents would like to see happen in the future. The original deadline for filling out the survey and dropping it off at one of more than 30 locations around the county was last Friday. Committee officials said the extension is an effort to make sure that everybody has the opportunity to speak out "This will give every home in the county a chance to register opinions about important issues affecting the years ahead,” said Don Drummond, chairman of the futuring committee. "Response already has been excellent, but we want everyone to have the opportunity to speak out for the future." Drummond said that more than a thousand surveys already have been returned to the collection boxes in 31 banks and stores thoughout the county. Survey forms were mailed in the June 21 issue of The Reminder, which reaches almost 17,000 homes in Barry County. However, those who still need surveys may pick them up at the Hastings Chamber of Commerce, 640 State St., or from J-Ad Graphics, 1952 N. Broadway. Collection boxes in most stores and banks will remain available until Friday. "With this extension," said Drummond, "there's no way anyone in the county can say they didn't have a chance to be heard from. The more people who participate, the more valid the survey will be." After the questionnaires are collected, a task force, assisted by experts in the development department at Michigan State University, will tabulate the results, a process Drummond said should take about three to four weeks. In the early fall, after results are known. volunteer action groups will be formed to develop plans for meeting future challenges facing the county. Citizens also will be welcome to attend meetings of the volunteer action groupsto MIDDLEVILLE i. VUlag* Grocery 2. Hailing* Cily Bank 435 Arlington 3. P*»toor» Grocery (2) M-37 NASHVILLE 416 N. Main IB. Cad'* Suparmaritat 303A^nglon FREEPORT 5 6. Unlt*oe*nk IMDMmxi Our Village General CARLTON CENTER 7. Do->g » Markei/Big John'* WOODLAND 8. Ionia County NalronM Bank 115 S. Main GUN LAKE SNB Sank A Trial 203 N. Main South Eno Food CLOVERDALE 23. Cedar Cr**k Grocery 9120 Cedar Creek Ad. Grocery 7853 Well Lak* Rd. DOWLING 25. Doertmg Comer Sim 8975 Badlo.il Rd. M-37 PRAIRIEVILLE 26. Slepnen* Prelrwille Grocery 10117 N. Pnlmille DELTON HASTINGS EHrtonf* Food 0 126 N. BnMdway Hailing* City Bank ISO W. Court Gr»»l Laki* Bancorp Hatting* Saxngi A Loan Slat* A Michigan 15476 M-43 29 Falpauwh Food CenlMalS N. Gm* St. BANFIELD 31. BmiImW OatwraJ Slot* 13027 BanBMd Rd. az BOB’* Party Slof* £013 Banflald express opinions. "We stress the word 'volunteer,"' Drummond said. "This is an independent citizens' effort, intended to let people in government know what their constituents really see as most important to the quality of life in our county." For more information, call the Hastings Chamber of Commerce at 945-2524, The Reminder at 945-9554 or the Joint Economic Development office at 948-4896. FAIR..continued from page 1 art not normally plentiful. Youngsters' harvests usually don’t go beyond small car­ rots, peas, green tomatoes, beans and maybe some onions, she says. Earlier in the year. Cairns says she had high expectations for this year's growing season. "We had an early spring. If the rains had come, we might have had a better exhibit than usual, but it doesn’t look like it now." Cairns also has had a difficult time keeping her plants and Howers alive outside. Even the planLs in her greenhouse are not doing well because of the hot weather, she says. "The germination in the garden was very poor, and what germinated practically cooked in the ground." says Cairns of her own garden. "I think I've lost more flowers than I’ve got, and other people arc feeling that, too. Am thing I set out last spring or fall is gone." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 7, 1988 — Page 3 Man geto prison in receiving and concealing An 18-year-oid man who pleaded guilty to receiving and concealing stolen property was sentenced last week to up to five years in a state prison. Saying the defendant needs a prison term to mend his ways, Barry County Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster June 30 sentenced James L. Mouliskey to 18 to 60 months in prison. Mouliskey, of Battle Creek, pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dismissal of a charge of breaking and entering a Barry Township home with intent to commit larceny last September. That offense is a 15-year felony. Prior to sentencing, MouKskey's attorney, Michael McPhillips, told the court his client had no prior juvenile convictions and this conviction would be his first as an adult. McFnillips admitted his client has similar felony charges now pending in Calhoun County, but he asked the court to follow the state sentencing guidelines, which call for six to 18 months for the receiving and concealing charge. "I don't see why this defendant should receive the maximum sentence,** he said. 'There have been other defendants before this court with the same charge with lesser sentences." He asked the court to sentence Mouliskey to one year in jail plus probation. On his own behalf, Mouliskey said, "I know what happened was wrong." He told the court the longest he had ever been in jail previously was 12 days for a charge of driving with a suspended license. Before handing down the sentence, Shuster said he had no proof Mouliskey was involved in the break-in, but suspected he was a part of iL "There is a difference between the people who did the terrible crime of breaking and entering, and receiving stolen property," Shuster said. "I do think he was a participant, and I do believe he was knowledgeable, and I think he was involved in more than one breaking and entering. Shuster said had Mouliskey been convicted of the breaking and entering charge, he would have received the maximum 10-to- 15-year sentence. He said Mouliskey needed a prison sentence to reform his life, but said he wouldn't hand down the maximum sentence. "This young man needs a prison experience. He’s already had a jail experience," Shuster said. "My concern with putting him in there for 40 to 60 months is he'll come out a professional criminal." With the 18-to-60-month sentence, Shuster said society would be better served. Mouliskey received credit for 45 days already served in jail. In other business: A man who said he broke into a drug dealer's house to steal drugs for his partner was sentenced last week to six months in jail for attempted breaking and entering. Scott L. Caro, of 3200 Woodschool Road, was placed on a three-year term of probation and ordered to pay fines and court costs of S500 and restitution of SI20. He originally was charged with breaking and entering the Middleville home in February, but pleaded guilty to the lesser offense of attempted breaking and entering, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in slate prison or one year in county jail. At his sentencing June 30, Caro, 20, said his long hair and the fact that he's a musician suggests he uses drugs and alcohol, but he denied personally abusing any controlled substance. He admitted his error and asked the court for leniency. "I know there's no justifiable reason for ripping anyone off," he said. "I would like work release so I can make my car payments, and I'm going through a divorce, so I'll be paying child support for the next 16 years." Caro also was ordered to enroll in a Kalamazoo halfway house after his release from jail and was directed to have mental health or substance abuse counseling. A Hastings man with several outstanding charges pending against him pleaded guilty to several last week. Brian Snyder, 22, entered guilty pleas June 30 to two counts of attempted breaking and entering stemming from April incidents at Riverview Grocery and the Blarney Stone Bar, both in Rutland Township. Each count carries a penalty of up to five years in prison. In exchange for the guilty pleas, the prosecutor's office agreed to drop one count of breaking and entering and one count of attempted breaking and entering. Prosecutor Judy Hughes also agreed to dismiss a pending charge of resisting a police officer and to refrain from charging Snyder as a habitual offender. In addition, Snyder will clear up all other property offenses he has committed, with the prosecutor agreeing net to charge him in any of the matters. Snyder, of 519 S. Hanover St., said he Editor’s Notes... by David T. Young I received two letters to 'he editor last week. Neither will be printed in the Hastings Banner. It's too bad, because both make points that some readers would find interesting. I'm not in this business to keep members of the public from speaking their minds about the local issues of the day. In fact, I want to encourage more people to take pen in hand and get things off their chests. And Td like to have these people believe that the Banner is the vehicle through which they should speak. But there are rules and policies that must be followed in the interests of fairness. I cannot allow the publication of one of the letters I received last week simply because it was not signed. The letter writer identified himself or herself as a concerned citizen, but not by name. In the United States of America, there is a cherished belief that anyone who is criticized for or accused with some kind of alleged wrongdoing should be able to face his or her accuser. I happen to believe in .oo. I don't think it's fair for son-..one to hide behind anonymity while taking pot shots at public people and public institutions. Obviously, there are exceptions to such a rule. For example, if a rape victim was to send a letter discussing the horror and humiliation of the act and subsequent legal hassles, that person should not have to be identified. In this case, the name would be withheld by request, but the signature still would be required. . Basically, the policy here is that every letter writer should sign his or her name and indicate whether he or she wishes to have the name withheld. That name will be stricken from publication if I consider the reason to be compelling. The other letter that won't be printed came from someone who sent a duly-signed letter. However, that same person also had sent the Banner a letter that had been published a couple of weeks before. That first letter's charges were challenged a week later in the Banner. One thing this newspaper will not do is get caught in a continual cross-fire between two parties. I don't wish to have two warring sides play "point-counter point-* every week, using the Banner as their vehicle. After their opening salvos, the two parties should settle their differences by themselves. Further, "the point-counterpoint" lets two people have letters published too frequently. I don't want to see letters from the same people, over and over. Oh yes, there was yet another letter I received last week that also won't be printed. It was from an inmate in a correctional facility. I'm wary of such letters because they come from people who already have had their day in court, literally. Sometimes these inmates will continue to maintain their innocence in connection with a crime for which they were convicted. I'm not about to continue to try a case ' that already has been settled in a court of law unless there are unusual and compelling circumstances. Sometimes inmates write to tell sad tales about their lonely lives and they seek pen pals. Such searches are better handled in the classified ad section. Which reminds me of another "no-no" in writing letters to the editor, the "card of thanks." Many people put paid classifieds in the newspaper to thank those who helped them in times of need, but others try to pass along the same message free in the letters section. This very simply is not fair. There are instances when such thanks are in the general public interest, but personal thank-you’s belong in classisifieds After reading all of these rules, the reader might think this newspaper is trying to make it difficult for letter-writers to speak out. Not true. I consider the letters section to be one of the most vital for a newspaper. While there are rules and restrictions to ensure fairness, this newspaper will make every effort to print letters that follow the proper procedures. This, of course, excludes letters that are libelous, slanderous or too downright personal. The goal here is a free exchange of ideas in a public forum. Sometimes those ideas may be obnoxious, but we don't believe we should deny someone's right to speak because we don't like what they have to say. So there you have it, some tips on writing letters to the editor. If you's a mind to, please write. We'd like to hear hear from you. was driving near Riverview Grocery the night of April 6 when he stopped, kicked in the door and took five half-gallons of whiskey and some beer. In the other incident, Snyder said he was driving with several friends when they drove to the Blarney Stone Bar. Snyder said he dropped his associates off to try to break in. He was to return in a few minutes to pick them up. When he returned, Barry County Sheriffs deputies arrested the group. Sentencing was set for July 20, and bond was cancelled. He was remanded to the custody of the sheriffs department. A trial date of Sept 19 was set June 30 in the case of a Bellevue man charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct A hearing will be held Monday on whether to consolidate the three counts into one trial for William H. Conine, 42. The prosecution also will present a motion to admit acts of a similar nature. Conine is accused of engaging in sexual penetration with an 11-year-old boy in September, with a 10-year-old girl in November, and with a 13-year-old boy in November and December. Each offense carries a maximum term of life in prison. Conine, of 14385 Wing Road, was arrested April 26. Bond was continued in the matter. A 26-year-old Hastings man pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted receiving and concealing stolen property over SI00. As part of a plea agreement, Derek S. Ayles, of 117 E. Center St, pleaded guilty to that charge. In exchange, charges of receiving and concealing stolen property and a habitual offender charge will be dropped at time of sentencing by the prosecutor’s office. In circuit court June 22, Ayles said he bought 35 video tapes from a friend for under $70. Ayles said he didn't know for sure that they were stolen until later, but he said he assumed at the time that they were because the videocassette tapes should have cost closer to $700. The attempted receiving and concealing charge carries a maximum sentence of 2 1/2 years in prison and/or $1,250 in fines. Sentencing was sei for Aug. 10 before Judge Shuster, and bond was continued. An 18-year-old Delton man pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted malicious destruction of a building over $100. Devin Dye, of 10694 Cobb Road, Barry Township, admitted to shooting out windows at Delton Kellogg High School with a B.B. gun last July. The charge is a two-year misdemeanor with a possible fine of up to $1,000. Dye pleaded guilty to the reduced charge June 22 as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the more serious charges of malicious destruction of property will be dismissed at the time of sentencing. He told the court he was with a friend when they went to the school and began shooting out windows. "It was a spur of the moment kind of thing," he said. Dye said he estimated the VIEWPOINT damage at S8.000. Sentencing was set for July 20, and bond was cancelled. A trial date of July 18 was set for Dye's co-defendant, Richard Andersen, of 2817 Circle Drive, Delton. Andersen, 19, is charged with the same offense of malicious destruction of a building over $100. The charge is punishable by up to four years in prison and/or $2,000. He stood mute to the charge last month, and automatic not guilty pleas were entered by the court In court June 22, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley added Dye's name to the list of witnesses scheduled to testify at the trial. Bond was continued in Andersen's case. A six-mo nth delayed sentencing was granted in the case of a Hastings man found guilty in May of breaking and entering a motor vehicle to steal property over $5. Darren Huffman, of 418 W. Court St., will be sentenced in December on the charge, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison or $1,000 in fines. Huffman, 22, was arrested in December for breaking into a car parked behind the 100 block of West State Street in Hastings. As part of bis unofficial parole, Huffman was ordered June 22 to make monthly reports to the probation department, reside in a halfway house in Grand Rapids and have substance abuse counseling. Bond was continued in the matter. And a 32-year-old Hastings man was found guilty in Bany County Circuit Court June 13 of delivery of cocaine. Morris L. Barlow, of 515 N. Middleville Road, will be sentenced Aug. 17 on the charge. The maximum sentence is 20 years in jail and/or $25,000. During the three-day trial, the prosecution Commentariesfrom our editorial staffand the community— Sensible Fireworks As (he drought and uncomfortable hot and muggy weather continues here, local residents can take a little pride in doing a pretty good job of rising to the occasion over the Fourth of July weekend. The unprecedented dry weather, coupled with the alarming increase in availability of fireworks to celebrate America's birthday, could have added up to a number of hazardous fires last weekend. The fields and yards all over West Michigan have been virtual tinderboxes for at least two months now. and the situation could have reached the critical stage over a holiday that is traditionally marked bv fireworks. But many community displays were called off because of the danger and those that did have them shot the fireworks over water. Many other people played it smart, too. Because of the dry land around us. many decided to “cool it" with their personal launches in back yards and open fields. Most of Fourth of July weekends have been marked with plenty of sounds of back-yard antics, but it was greatly subdued this year. It seems that a lot of people took the drought and resultant burning ban seriously. This flew in the face of the increasing availability of fireworks sold at roadside stands. Each year, as the Fourth approaches, it seems to be easier for anyone to get fireworks. They’ve gotten to be almost as common a sight as movie rental stores. Maybe there still was plenty of good business for firecracker vendors. But maybe a lot of people made sure these potential dangers were used sensibly. At any rate, the people of Barry County deserve a big pat on the back for being aware and making sure that America's 212th birthday was a relatively safe one. under extremely adverse conditions. PUBLIC OPINION: Do you approve of school’s pay-for-participation plan? presented seven witnesses, including the undercover officer Barlow was found guilty of selling to. Two defense witnesses testified, and Barlow took the stand in his own defense. The nine-woman, three-man jury took one hour and 35 minutes to tender their guilty verdict Barlow was one of 25 people arrested last October following a year-long undercover drug operation conducted by the Barry County Sheriffs Department and the Hastings Police Department School windows shot Three windows were shot out at Northeastern Elementary School last week, just the latest in a series of window shootings at the school. Hastings Police Chief Daniel Furniss said the three windows were shot out June 30 in the early morning hours. Either a pellet or B.B. gun was used to shoot the windows. "It seems to be a continuing thing," Furniss said, adding school officials said there have been eight or nine previous incidents of window breakings at the school in recent weeks. Police are continuing to investigate. Fr. John Herman Mary Ann Behnke Abby Forbes Jack Fox Restating the Question: After two school millage defeats, the Hastings Board of Education has Implemented a pay-for-partlcipatlon plan for athletics and co-curricular activities such as band, choir, dra­ ma and fifth grade outdoor education camp. What do you think about the plan? Do you think there's a better alternative? LETTERS from our readers.... Reporting on Barlow case unfair To the editor: I fail to understand why. when reporting on Norman Barlow's pcrliminary hearing, you found it necessary to crucify a fellow businessman. Your story was biased, unjust and full of details that are none of the public's business. I have worked part-time at Barlow's for several years and did not know of their “financial difficulties," nor did I want to know. If employees don’t need this informa­ tion. certainly the general public doesn't. A local businessman has said that at one time or another probably every business in Hastings has had financial difficulties—but it wasn't detailed in the Banner. A large part of the florist's business is done over the phone—charged. If people don't pay Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Friday through Sunday Lower Peninsula Hazy hot and humid Friday. Cooler with a slight chance of thundershowers Saturday and Sunday. Highs will be in the 90s to near 100 Friday, in the 80s north to mid-90s south on Saturday and in the 80s on Sunday. Lows will be in the 60s north and lower 70s south. Upper Peninsula A chance of thundershowers Friday. Partly cloudy and cooler Saturday and Sunday. Highs around 90 Friday cooling to the mid-70s to lover 80s Saturday and Sunday. Lows will be in the 60s Friday, near 60 on Saturday and in the 50s on Sunday. their bills after the flowers have been delivered, there's not much the florist can do except send statements, make phone calls and then wait. He can’t repossess the merchandise. A $15 charge doesn’t sound like much, but if 75 people arc charged $15 (or more) and don’t pay, it hurts. I think the fact Barlow’s have been in business for years in spite of this attests to good business management. (It’s hardly a cause for arson, the accounts receivable list burned too). During this whole difficult time both Nor­ man and Carole have worked hard to show a true Christian spirit. They have been an in­ spiration to those of us in contact with them. He does not deserve what you did to him and you owe him an apology. No wonder trials have to be moved out oi town-when you get through “reporting," all details are public knowledge! . Bobbi Roush Hastings hX. Mary Ann Behnke, Hastings: "There was no forethought in the thing. Why penalize the children? I wouldn't penalize the students and make them pay. I really don't think they ought to. Before, they used it as leverage to get a millage increase. I don't know what the answer is." Fr. John Herman, Hastings: "I think you should give as much to the children as possible, regardless. Our future is in their hands. The more they're stimulated now, the better we are in the future. They're going to pay for their own education in a deferred payment plan-type. The problem should be solved in the local scene, and children will be better off coping in the future if they can have all their needs now, even if they can't pay for them." Banner Send form P.S. 3579 lo P.O. Box b (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michiaan 49058 Vol. 133. No. 25-Thursday, July 7,1988 Subscription Rates: SI3.00 per year in Barry County; 515.00 per year in adjoining counties; and 516.50 per yeai elsewhere. Frances Misak John Scott Frances Misak, Middleville: "I can't think of a better alternative, but perhaps there's a better way to go. But someone has to pay." Abby Forbes, Hastings: "I wish the millage would've gone through, particularly. I don't think that many people are going to go out for sports, myself. I know people who are dropping out of band and choir. I'm not going to be in choir because there's only going to be five hours of sc’, ool and I have too many other things to do." Jack Fox, Hastings: "I don't think schools should get money in this fashion because that's what tax is for. And it doesn't help holding students accountable and I'd like lo see students held more accountable in this day and age." John Scott, Hastings: "I feel that the athletic program dovetails with other curric­ ular offerings. I feel that community should treat it as a part of the total school program and vote the operating millage necessary to operate the program, or that the program be cut the same as other areas. The decision is an important one to me since I have a senior who is greatly affected by all cuts. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 7, 1988 Leonard F. Miller Elsie E. F reyd I Susie E. Deal HICKORY CORNERS - Susie E. Deal, 86. formerly of 1688 Burlington Dr., Hickory Comers passed away Saturday, July 2 at the Borgess Nursing Home in Kalamazoo where she had been a patient for the past year. Mrs. Deal was born in Branch County near Bronson on August 25, 1901, the daughter of Darius and Mae (Scribner) Gibbs. She had lived for more than 40 years in the Gull Lake area. She was married to Rev. Elmer G. Deal who was the former director of the Rural Bible Mission for many years and the Christian Youth Training Camp at Gull Lake. She was a member of the Gull Lake Bible Church. Mrs. Deal is survived by three sons, Ralph Deal of Battle Creek, Rev. Paul Deal of Grand Rapids and Rev. Howard Deal of Walker, Iowa; six grandchildren; two great grandchil­ dren; two sisters, Mrs. Grace N. Tweeddale of Napoleon, Ohio and Mrs. Verna B. Parker of Hale, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Elmer Deal on April 14, 1974, one brother and two sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 5, 1988 at the Gull Lake Bible Church with Rev. Kent Wray officiating. Burial was at the Bron­ son Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rural Bible Mission of Michigan. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Arrangements were ride by the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. HASTINGS - Elsie E. Freydl, 85, of 1221 North Hanover Street, Hastings, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Freydl was bom February 2, 1903 in Prairieville, the daughter of Charles and Ruth (Darlington) Hughes. She graduated from Western State Teachers College in Kalamazoo. She married Frank Freydl in 1928. She lived and taught for many years in the Northville and Detroit School systems and retired in 1963. She then moved back to Hastings in 1969. Mrs. Freydl is survived by one daughter, Jean Stovall of Tampa, Florida; one son, Jerry Freydl of Brighton, Michigan; five grandchil­ dren; two great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank in 1960; three sisters, Emma Nevins on February 13, 1979, Helen Horton on May 24, 1982 and Alice Rogers in April, 1987. Cremation has taken place and there was a memorial service on Friday, July 1, 1988 at Williams Funeral Home with Rev. Elmer Faust officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens in Novi, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Marie LaMarie REMUS - Marie LaMaire, 88, of Remus, died Thursday, June 30, 1988 at the Central Michigan Community Hospital in Ml Pleasant Mrs. LaMaire was bom February 16,1900 in Lake Odessa, the daughter Elmer and Rose (Geiger) McArthur. She married Claude Bigler in 1921, who preceded her in death. In 1952 she married John LaMaire. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Lillian McArthur of Remus; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Eleanor in 1937 and her husband John. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 2, 1988 at the Crittenden-Hansen Funeral Home in Remus with Rev. Chris Momany officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. There’s lots to do and see...at HOME! Spend the weekend in Barry County! ATTEND SEMES ----------- - -------------------------------- ... --------,7 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. July 10 - 8:00 Family Worahip. 9:15 Church School (all ages), 10:30 Family Worship. Church Council. Thurs­ day. July 7 7:30 Adult Member­ ship. 8:00 AA. Saturday. July 9 10:30 Adult Memberihip. 1:30-4:00 Kids’ (5-11) Pool Party. 8: 00 NA. Tuesday. July 12 - 6:30 Softball (BK) 6:30 PH. Supp. Grp. Wednesday. July 13 - 7:00 Stephen. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West Stale Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. David D. Garrett Phone 948-2229 Par­ sonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Srbuol; 10:45 a.m. Worship Ser• ice; 6 p.m Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. G. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen A. Higbee Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, 9: 30 morning worship service, nursery provided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH AM & FM. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School, 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7 JO. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, comer of Broadway CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith, Rector. Sunday Schedule for Sum­ mer months (Memorial Day through Labor Day): Holy Eucharist. 10 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday, 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7:00 p.m. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings. Ml 49058. Nor­ man Herron, Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. way. Rev. James E. Lcitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:00 (Elern. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM jr girts and GBB club for- *. The Church Page is Paid for Dy The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Sormco HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION .nd I oka Odm.a COLEMAN AGENCY at Haittap, Inc. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Horn of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banfield Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day. 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barrett. Asst to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day, Family Night, 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children’s Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. MIDDLEVILLE - Leonard F. Miller, 66, of Middleville passed away Thursday, June 30, 1988 at his home. Mr. Miller was bom on June 6, 1922 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Ora L. and Bernice E. (Moore) Miller. He was raised in the Grand Rapids area and attended Grandville High School. He was married to Agnes J. Brinks on April 12, 1952. He was retired from Cascade Engi­ neering. He was a member of the Middleville Lions Club and Middleville Christian Reformed Church. Mr. Miller is survived by his children, Sue and Rick McIntyre, Nancy and Chuck Myers, Beverly and Marc Veen all of Middleville; seven grandchildren, Nathaniel, Aaron, Jessi­ ca, Jenny, Ty, Brad and Derek; two brothers, William Miller of Grand Rapids and Jerome Miller of Gun Lake; one sister, Mrs. Linwood (Georgia Edith) Matthews of Rockford; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes on August 26, 1987. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 2, 1988 at Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville with Rev. Roger G. Timmerman officiating. Burial was at ML Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Love, Incorporated, Hastings. Rose M. Hinrichsen HASTINGS - Rose M. Hinrichsen, 79, of 3055 S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings passed away Saturday, July 2, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Hinrichsen was bom in Cheboygan, the daughter of Archie and Elizabeth (Sova) Sher­ ry. She attended the Cheboygan Schools. She moved to Detroit in 1927 then moved to Hast­ ings in 1965. She was married to Alan Hinrichsen on June 27,1928. She was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Church and the Women of the Moose. Mrs. Hinrichsen is survived by her husband, Alan of Hastings; five brothers, Arnold Sherry of Petoskey, Gerald and Harold Sherry both of Hastings, Virgil Sherry of Onalaska, Wiscon­ sin and James Sherry of Rockchester; one sister, Mrs. Peter (Shirley) Vettese of Warren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, July 6 at St. Rose of Lima Church with Father Leon Pohl officiating. Burial was al the Hastings Town­ ship Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pennock Hospital or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Ginbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Cleo P. Brown Muryl E. Foreman HASTINGS - Muryl E Foreman, 76, of 1148 S. Jefferson Street, Hastings, died Wednesday, June 29, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Foreman was bom on April 29,1912, in Rutland Township, Barry County, the son of Rex and Stella (Edger) Foreman. He was a life long resident of Hastings and attended Barry County rural schools and Hastings High School. He was married to Beatrice L. Carpenter on July 17,1936. He was employed with the Hast­ ings Manufacturing Company for 38 years, retiring in 1974. He was a Hastings Volunteer Fireman for over 20 years. He was a member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church. Mr. Foreman is survived by his wife, Beat­ rice; a daughter, Patricia Fox of Hastings; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a brother, Donald (Tony) Foreman of Hastings. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Kirk and Rex Foreman. Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 11, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home, with the Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. offi­ ciating. There will be no funeral home visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the TB & Emphysema Foundation or American Cancer Society. Glen J. Dean MIDDLEVILLE - Glen J. Dean, 82, of Middleville passed away Thursday, June 30, 1988. Mr. Dean was bom on Janurary 5, 1906 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Willard and Martha (Jacobs) Dean. He was married to Leone M. Potts on February 28, 1928. He was employed as a Middleville business man for 54 years operating a grocery store and gas station. He was a member of the Middlevil­ le United Methodist Church, he served on the Village Council and was Mayor of Middleville. Mr. Dean is survived by one son. Dr. Richard E. (Christine) Dean of East Lansing; three daughters, Mrs. Roger (JoAnn) Barnum, Mrs. Patricia Baragar both of Middleville, and Mrs. James (Carol) Smalley of Plainwell; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Leone M. Dean on April 29, 1987. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 2, 1988 at Ml Hope Cemetery in Middleville with Rev. Carl Stascr officiating. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Middleville United Methodist Church or Local TB and Emphysema Association of Barry County. Albert Stanley Baxter HASTINGS - Albert Stanley Baxter, 74, of 1919 N. Broadway, died Wednesday, July 6, 1988 at his residence. Funeral services will be held July 8 at 11 a.m, at the First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. G. Kent Keller officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Education Foundation. HASTINGS - Cleo P. Brown, of 302 South Broadway, Hastings passed away Friday, July 1,1988 at Pennock Hospital after being strick­ en at home. Mrs. Brown was bora in Plainwell, MI., the daughter of Silas and Mary (DeCrocker) Doster. She graduated from Hastings High School and Western Michigan University. She was married to Robert C. Brown. She taught schools in Barry County for many years and at Delton Kellogg for 28 years, retiring in 1972. She was a member of the Michigan Education Association and the Barry County Retired School Personnel. Mrs. Brown is survived by one grandson, Jeff Mugridge of Bay City; great grandson, Jason Mugridge of Naperville, Ill., one sister Doris Hyde of Kalamazoo; nephew, George Hyde of Delton; one niece, Judy Henny and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband,Robert in 1943 and one daughter, Beverly in 1975. Graveside services were held July 5,1988 at the Riverside Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Vaught officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the chairty of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Camper’s truck gets damaged by bottles An Albion resident camping in Assyria over the holiday weekend had his truck damaged while it was parked by the side of the road. The 1985 Chevy F-10 pickup suffered a broken mirror on the driver's side plus dents on the left side of the box. It was parked near the corner of Wing and Tasker Roads when the damage occurred Sunday evening. Police recovered two beer bottles lying on the ground near the truck. Damage was estimated at $150. Abandoned car turns out to be stolen An abandoned car run off the road early Sunday morning in Rutland Township turned out to be a stolen vehicle with a stolen license plate. Two juvenile males connected with the vehicle were taken into custody by Barry County Sheriffs deputies less than two hours after the 3:25 a.m. accident The 1988 Chevy Celebrity was found by deputies on Yeckley Road, almost one mile west of Cook Road. Deputies said the driver had lost control of the vehicle, zig-zagged several times on westbound Yeckley and run off the road on the south side of the highway. Deputies Jay Olejniczak and A.L. Stein checked the abandon vehicle's identification □umber and found it listed as stolen from Battle Creek. The car was impounded and transported to the sheriffs department, where it was found to also have a stolen license plate. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S . Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun day School at 10a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. 12145 Duster Rd . Pastor Res. Ken Hartgennk. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9 30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m - SPECIAL NOTICE The Hastings Church of The Nazarene at 1716N. Broadway announces a change in its schedule of services for the Sundays of July 17 and July 24. They are as follows: July 17 • 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. July 24 • 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. AU are cordially invited to attend._______ Insuronco for your We. 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Banfield Sunday School 9 a.m.; BanGcld Worship 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel Sunday School 9: 30; Country Chapel Worship 10: 30. - NOTICE The Rutland Charter Township, Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct their third quarterly meeting, July 11, 1988, at 7:30 p.m., at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon planning and zoning, either verbal­ ly or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard, at the above time and place. Bernard Hammond Building Administrator Rutland Cherter Township on >Ha inspection UNCONDITIONAL LIFETIME WARRANTY! Hydroflo System Warrants your Basement against leakage for the Life of the Structure, Regardless of Ownership. Woodland News The Woodland Lions Club met at the Lions Den on Tuesday evening. June 28. Guests were John Abnc>. Harold Yerty and Bill Eckstrom. There were 21 present. In the absence of President Mike Wrobel, the Rev. Ward Pierce, past president, con­ ducted the business meeting. The group made plans for the Carl Jordan Scholarship benefit ham dinner they will hold in Woodland Park Saturday. July 16. Tickets are available from any Woodland Lion. Bill Eckstrom. superintendent of the Lakewood School District, spoke to the group about plans to update and enlarge junior high facilities within the district, including the possible building of a new junior high school. Many Woodlanders both attended and sang in the big concert held by the Lakewood Choral Society at Lake Odessa Fair Grounds Sunday evening. The concert was opened by the Woodland Gospel Singers. Roger Buxton announced they have a new member and this was his first appearance with the group. Mike Marsteller. who is a senior at Lake wood High School and sings with several choral groups at the school, including the Vagabonds, will fill in for any member of the group including the pianist, if necessary, and will be a sixth singer when they are all present. The Choral Society was directed by Bob Oster and Dana Wall. This year the chorus is singing all sacred music. Seven soloists sang at the concert, including Woodland's Shari Hershberger, who sang "Oh. Divine Redeemer.” Shari has now completed one year at Lansing Community College. This was the last concert of the year. Oster announced next year group plans to present concerts of "Pops" music, possibly even one concert with a catered dinner. The society will begin meeting again in Oc­ tober on two Monday nights each month. Anyone who would like to participate can call Lake wood High School to find the nights in­ volved and come to a rehearsal. A branch of the North American McMillen clan, of which Garold McMillen of Woodland is the senior member, held a threeday "gathering" in Herald Classic Memorial Park over the weekend. McMillens from California. Indiana. Mississippi, Washington D.C., Ohio and Michigan began arriving in the area early in the summer, but most of them came last week. They filled every McMillen house in the Woodland-Lake Odessa-Ionia area before they started filling Hastings motels and set up a large encamp­ ment at the Donald McMillen home at Eagle Point on Jordan Lake. The first gathering event was a potluck din­ ner on Friday evening. Every McMillen had a tee-shirt or a cap that identified his branch of the family. About 90 were in the park Friday night. On Saturday morning, a pancake breakfast was held in the park. The family members spent Saturday visiting, walking around the village and playing games until evening, when a chicken barbecue dinner was served to 137. After dinner, the McMillens held a square dance with western costumes in the park pavillion. Even some 3- and 4- year olds had complete costumes. On Sunday evening, after each family had attended his own church, the Scottish games began. Many of the participants wore authen­ tic Scottish regalia. There were around 150 McMillens in the park on Sunday. Sunday evening, the last potluck of the gathering was held. Monday morning some of the McMillen clan began to disperse, but many stayed to spend a few more days or weeks with the local McMillens. These reunions are held in Woodland every four years, corresponding with the Olympic years. The clan members said they enjoyed the hospitality of the village and are appreciative of the generous use given them of the park and all park facilities. On Monday, Garold and Mercedeth McMillen went to Portland for the Fourth of July parade. Mercedeth said it was a fine parade with many original floats, antique cars, bands and horses. Sheila McMillen won a trophy in one category for her float decorated with original hand-made bears and toys. The float was called "Bear the Heat!" Jim and Jan Speas Hulett, their sons. Ryan and Michael, and daughter. Sharayah from the Detroit area, spent the weekend at the home of Jan's parents, the Rev. George and Nadine Speas. They returned to Detroit on Monday. Edith Buxton recently completed a 230-miIe. 15-day horseback trip across Michian. Sponsored by Michigan Trail Riders, the ride started at Oscoda and ended at Empire (near Traverse City). More than 450 by Catherine Lucas riders participated in parts or all of the ride, but only 73 started at the beginning and com­ pleted it. Two horses were Inst during the trip, one from a lung pierced by a stick in an accident, and one from a twisted intestine. The second horse was taken lo Michigan State University for diagnosis and died while there. Roger Buxton drove a supply wagon for Edith, and he had camp set up for her each night of the 15-day ride. He was able to fish on the Boardman. AuSablc and Little Manistee rivers and Lake Dubbonet during the trip. Joyce Marsicller. Michelle Marsteller and , Hilda Jones who are Edith’s sister, niece and mother, and friends Shirley Townsend of Bat­ tle Creek and Florita Buckley of Arizona, met the riders at Grayling, which was the halfway point of the ride. This was one of the four layover days to rest, so Edith spent two nights with her family. Joyce and Michelle were able to ride some trails around Grayling while there. Riders in the caravan came from Canada, Kentucky. Missouri, Ohio. Indiana, Illinois, as well as Michigan, and one boy was an ex­ change student from Denmark. Edith received a trophy for riding the entire distance. There were 175 riders at the start who planned to go the entire distance, if possible. Others joined and dropped out along the way. The Michigan Trail Riders have four events each year. June and September rides are com­ pletely across the stale, and in May a "Blossom" ride is held for a shorter distance. In October a horseback color tour retraces the spring blossom route. Edith has previously ridden the fall tour. Geneva Worthy Curry of Cedaridge, Colo., visited the Woodland library twice last week. She is in Barry County with her hus­ band for a few weeks. They are slaying with her brother, Harold Wortlcy, in Hastings. Curry is the daughter of Ray Wortley and the granddaughter of Elmer and Eliza Hynes. While in Michigan, she spent time resear­ ching family history, and was especially look­ ing for a picture of the Baptist Church that was in what is now the north end of the Woodland Memorial Park cemetery. She was told that no such picture is known to the librarian or anyone who was on the sesquiccntennial committee. If anyone has a pic­ ture uf that church which had a wrought iron fence, a great many Woodland people would like to see it. Several other people have asked in the library if such a picture is known. Sharon Dalton Halliday from East Wind­ sor. N.J.. and her daughter, Karrie. arrived at the Dalton farm near Woodland earlier this summer. Her sister. Connie Dalton Groendyk, and daughters. Teresa and Melissa, came from Grand Rapids for the weekend and all were at church together on Sunday. The entire family, including Don Groendyk enjoyed an old fashioned Fourth of July at Charlton Park. Paul Halliday will join Kimberly later in the summer, and the entire Halliday family will drive home to New Jersey together. When Jack and Helen Tromp arrived at their daughter, Kathy Stowell’s, home Satur­ day evening, there were crepe paper streamers and balloons hanging on the swim­ ming poo) fence, gaily decorated picnic tables strewn around the lawn, cars parked in the yard and people waiting at the end of the driveway to shower them with rice. Il was a surprise for their 40th anniversary, a pig roast, lawn and pool party planned by their four children. Hosts and hostesses were Jim and Kathy Stowell. Nancy and Jeff Booi, Terry Tromp and Luann and Tim Tromp. All of Dr. Tramp’s brothers and sisters and Helen’s brothers, several nieces and nephews, all with their families, and several families of close friends were at the party. The celebra­ tion included 75 people. The Tramps received dozens of cards and enjoyed a large wedding cake. Kathy Stowell’s cousins, Kevin and Mary Fulton, and their children, Amanda and Josh, arrived at the Stowell house from Mishawaka. Ind., Friday night. The Fulton’s spent the weekend, helped with the Tromp anniversary party, and went with Jim and Kathy to the an­ nual Tromp family reunion at De tglas Walker Park near Grand Rapids on the Fourth of July. That date was the wedding anniversary of Dr. Tramp’s parents, and his brothers and sisters and their families still hold a reunion each year on that date. Jim and Kathy Stowell and Sarah and Matthew of Woodland; Jeff and Nancy Booi and sons of Lake Odessa; Terry and Luann Tromp of Lake Odessa as well as the Fultons attended the potluck picnic reu­ nion on the Fourth. After returning to Woodland from the Tromp reunion, the Fultons left for their In­ diana home Monday evening. “FAX the FACTS!5? We offer: rax 100 • the OlyFax 515 A mufti-feature. compact facsimile lransceiver . Worldwide compatibility. Automatic document let Haihooax pius(i6 shades) Polling • the OlyFax 725 Broadcasting. 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The sixth annual Old Fashioned 4th of July was under way at historic Charlton Park. Activities were scheduled from 11 a.m. un­ til 4 p.m., with games for children and adults, demonstrations of carpentry, blacksmithing and weaving, using antique machines and materials. Red, white and blue bunting on all the buildings rippled in the breeze helped to keep the holiday mood. Area residents were invited to participate in the step back in time, where the recreation of a turn of the century village allowed them to almost believe they were in that time and place. or even the use of hands Is demonstrated by Matt Thayer In the 11 to 15 years age group. El East has been a carpenter since he was 9 years old. Here he explains how to make a replacement ax handle. East talked to observers and answered questions while he went about his carpentry business. Wayne Cosgrove acted os his apprentice. octal . Wendy Tatar uses the wood cookstove to melt candlewax to be used when chilldren make candles in a “hands-on" experience. Dan Eggers and his horse Nate provided surrey rides around the park dur­ ing the old fashioned 4th of July at Historic Charlton Park. Truancy decline sought in Hastings schools Robinson-Peterson united in marriage Mr. and Mrs. Jim Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Peterson have announced the mar­ riage of their children, Jayne Robinson to Eric Peterson. The marriage took place on June 25 at Faith Baptist Church in Auburn, Wash. The maid of honor was Carrie Robinson, sister of the bride, and the best man was Scott Peterson brother of the groom. Craig Robinson, brother of the bride, was the ringbearer and Pamela Peterson, niece of the groom, was the flowergirl. The grandparents of the couple are Mrs. Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Peterson. Mrs. Ted Peterson, Dr. and Mr. Woodron Buehler, and Mrs. Margaret Peterson. The couple will reside in Grand Rapids. Grabrian-Johnson announce engagement Tammy Grabrian, daughter of Leonard and Peggy Grabrian of Wadena. Minn., will be married Aug. 13 to Stephen Johnson, son of Richard and Betty Johnson of Hastings. Tam­ my graduated from Moorhead State Universi­ ty in 1982 and now lives in Grand Rapids, where she is the art production coordinator for Zondervan Publishing House. Steve attended Michigan State University, now lives in Grand Rapids and is the marketing director for All State Management Company. The wedding will be in Grand Rapids at Sunshine Church. Five generations gather— When Adam Calkins of Delton was born 2 V? months ago. he became the first member of the fifth generation of his family. Seated with the infant here (from left) are great-grandfather Thomas Hayward, great-grandmother Nellie Tinker and grandmother Linda Hayward and (standing) his mother, Terrill Calkins. EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is one of a series of articles on the progression of the Child Protection Task Force in the Hastings Area School System. The task force, made up of some 70 students, teachers, administrators and individuals in the community, was developed to fulfill system-wide goals for the district last year to help students who are "atrisk” of not advancing to the next grade level for a variety of reasons, who may be abusing drugs or who have the potential to commit suicide. Beginning with the academic committee, which aids students at the first stage of being at-risk, and advancing to the suicide preven­ tion committee, which has been established to help those with the most serious problems, committee members have met and developed recommendations for prevention and aid in their areas. Some ideas would necessitate in­ creased expenses for the district, so their en­ forcement depends on the school's finances. At less than 5 percent, Hastings High School is not keeping pace with the state's dropout average of 24 percent. Nonetheless, school officials here are trying to mend whatever truancy problems there are in the district. The truancy/attendance committee is the se­ cond group of the six dealing with social and emotional problems that put students at risk of completing their high school educations. The panel consists of Chairwoman Sue Ross, an alternative education teacher at the high school; and members John Fehsenfeld, superintendent of the Barry Intermediate School District; Jerry Horan, Hastings Mid­ dle School principal; Georgia Robinson, secretary at the high school's student office: and John Scott, middle school teacher. Before making recommendations to the board of education, the committee researched attendance statistics in all schools in the system, reviewed literature about truancy and dropouts, surveyed 100 secondary students, reviewed cumulative records of 40 juniors, and traced attendance statistics of the senior class of 1988 since its freshman year. The American Association of School Ad­ ministrators and the National Association of Secondary School Principals, in recent studies, identified anendar.ee as a “critical issue” facing schools today, reported the committee. Truancy is defined by the committee as “absence from school or the educational facility by a school-aged person with a persis­ tent problem for schools and society in general." The term dropout refers to those who enter the ninth grade and quit school prior to graduation. The committee found that 50 students out of 1,023 (or about 5 percent) registered at the beginning of the year at Hastings High School had "chronic absentee patterns throughout the school year.” At the middle school level, eight to 10 students were frequently absent of 712 enroll­ ed. And at the elementary levels, the numbers included three to four of Plcasantview's 181; one to two of Central's 488 students; and six to eight, each, of Northeastern's 433 and Southeastern's 434. Elementary schools here deal with atten­ dance problems by attempting to contact parents by phone, with home visits and follow-up letters. Middle school teachers take attendance first hour. The school secretary enters the absences in a computer and runs off a master list, which she returns to the teacher’s first hour. By fifth hour, she amends the list and and again distributes it sixth hour. At lunchtime, two assistants call home if parents need to be notified of their child's absence. If a chronic absentee problem exists, a letter is sent home explaining the absentee policy. At the high school, the names of absent students are collected every hour and record­ ed on a master list. Some new procedures have been implemented this year to ensure more student accountability for absenteeism. Procedures include more cross-checking of the master list to investigate patterns of absences that may occur certain hou-s of the day; more telephone calls to the home after seven days absence; more thorough home calls for seniors in order to avoid dropouts; and more thorough checking, by an oncampus security guard, of students who are not in the appropriate classrooms. “The complete eradication of truancy may not be a realistic national goal, but a reduction in truuiK.y must become a more realistic priority.” said the committee in a statement. “The solution will need to become an integral part of the national agenda, with state and local jurisdictions participating in the commitment." Benefits of enforcing school attendance laws were mentioned, including promoting student achievement, a sense of accomplish­ ment and self-esteem; providing necessary­ education and training to assist kids in becom­ ing productive members of society; develop­ ing important socialization and developmental skills necessary to effectively handle life’s challenges; decreasing the opportunity or pro­ bability of involvement in delinquent or anti­ social behavior; and maintaining school revenues and resources. The committee reported that several factors are responsible for the continuous growth in truancy figures nationwide. One reson, it sug­ gested. is that school attendance and truancy prevention have not been very high on the political and education agenda of key policymakers in both the political and educa­ tional arenas. Compulsory school attendance enforcement has weakened and is not accorded high priori­ ty by the legal system. Those who enforce the law are limited in manpower, and receive lit­ tle supprot for their missions. Organized advocacy for regular school at­ tendance is not visible enough to make the kind of national impact needed, added the committee. That advocacy is competing with other issues such as suicide, vandalism substance abuse and child neglect and abuse. A final factor, reported the committee, is that efforts to involve all segments of the com­ munity have not been used widely enough to affect the national situation. In its research, the committee found more than 100 socio-economic and school-related factors for chronic truants and school dropouts, including undetected health pro­ blems. substance abuse, school phobia, peer pressure, lack of support from parents, poor self-concept, family- problems, emotional distrubances. negative relations with teachers, irrelevant curriculum and poor instructional .methods, inflexible school schedules, uncar­ ing teachers, administrators or other school personnel. Iistlcssness or distimeiest in school and poor academic or social skills. T’.ie committee studied several programs across the country that successfully reduced truancy. For Hastings, the committee recommended the appointment of a K-12 staff member to coordinate opinions iroin teacncrs, gather data that might lead to a crisis for an at-risk youth and to encourage parent involvement. A year-long in-service program, recom­ mended by the committee, would train the staff on ways of dealing with frequently ab­ sent students. The sessions should be con­ ducted at least once monthly and could be in­ corporated in staff meetings. A suggestion might be a small group presentation **y the counseling staff, principal or community agencies dealing with the various facets of atrisk youths. Parental intervention at all levels, has been urged by the commitec. Elementary parents should be made aware early in their childrens* school years that truancy problems can lead to academic skills deficiencies, reading pro­ blems. drug and alcohol abuse, court involve­ ment and other problems. The committee advised that a visiting teacher can make calls at homes to let parents know of the potential problems truancy can create. Secondary schools, the committee con­ tinued, should develop cooperative working relations among school personnel, in all capacities, in a team effort to work more ef­ fectively with truants and potential truants. Designing a seven-period day at the high school for high at-risk youths who have short attention spans was another suggestion of the committee. The corresponding curriculum in that program would allow students more op­ portunities to take elective classes that may of­ fer more hands-on. vocational choices with shorter class times. The committee suggested that students with lower academic ability be offered more activity-oriented lessons. Students in certain classes should be allowed to have a say on aspects of the daily activities with emphasis on a more personal approach to teacher/student relationships. A final recommendation was the establish­ ment of criteria for reporting system-wide truancy and dropouts by following one class throughout the duration of its school career. The committee, along with the rest of its report, provided the school board with five truancy reduction plans already implemented by other schools and agencies. "What may seem like a small problem to some actually has far-reaching consequences for us all.” the committee said in its report. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 7, 1988 Bookkeeping & Tax service mcp - NEEDED Part-time director needed for chancel choir. Send resume to... First United Methodist Church 209 W. Green Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 ... by July 15, 1988 5071 N. Shore Dr. Pleasant lake, Detton 623-2660 LOCK-IN LOW A.P.R. OR WAIVER OR CASH DISCOUNT Two new low-rate financing options from John Deere Now you can cut a deal three ways when you buy a new John Deere compact tractor. Choose our new low fixed rate financing. Or take the nine month waiver of finance charges or cash discount. Either way you choose, there’s never been a better time to buy a new John Deere com­ pact tractor. Offer Includes 650, 750, 950 and 1050 Models. Financing subject to credit approval, offer may be withdrawn without notice. THORNAPPLE VALLEY "nt. 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hastings CUT Ann Landers Complete bookkeeping service ond income tax preparation. PHONE (616) 945-9526 ‘Real’ parents can be villains, too Dear Ann Landers: 1 am sick of reading about children like little Quintin McKenzie who, instead of being allowed io stay with foster-care parents who love them, arc forced to go back to a natural mother just because the law favors blood relatives. Too often these children die at the hands of a natural parent. Why don't the courts sec this? Little Quintin's history showed that he was hospitalized because of injuries inflicted at the hands of his "loving’* mother, yet they sent him home to her again. He died soon after as a result of her beatings. Can it be that the real reason these children are sent home is because it's cheaper for the state than paying for foster care? Also, there is a lot less paper work. Fathering or giving birth to a child does not a parent make. When is all this nonsense about blood being thicker than water going to stop? The answer, of course, is when so­ meone who has influence is willing to go on record and speak out against the injustice of the system. I’m not a prominent person and 1 have no records to quote, but I’ll bet if someone com­ piled a record of the number of children who died from being abused by their own parents, as compared with those who were killed by foster parents, it would make a big impact. Will you help, Ann? — Whitestone, N.Y. Dear Whitestone: You bet. Here’s your let­ ter. I hope it will inspire some compassionate attorneys to compile the statistics you referred to. It would certainly help the cause of foster parents and the children in their care. The Lisa Steinberg case triggered a great deal of anger and made us all realize that upper-middle-class, professional people can be hideous parents and that neighbors should become involved when they hear a child screaming night after night. Thanks for another reminder. Grandparents cut out? Dear Ann Landen: Our son was divorced last year and pole-vaulted into another woman's bed immediately. He had picked her up at a bar. She became pregnant (so much for my son's judgement) and is about to give birth any minute. "Jed" had no children by his first wife. Now that he is about to become a father, without benefit of clergy, he has become en­ thralled with the relationship but not so en­ thralled that he is considering marriage. MORTGAGE PAYMENTS INHALE With the New N.B.H. Bi-Weekly Payment Plan The woman has let him know that she resents his closeness to his parents, and, in order to placate her, he has cut off all com­ munication with us. On her birthday last month, 1 sent a gift which she returned with a note: "Thanks, but no thanks." My dilemma is this: Docs the child they are about to have come under the heading of granchild? Are wc supposed to forget that we have a son and allow this woman to cut us out of their lives? We'd like a response from an intelligent person with an objective view — Hurt in the Midwest. Dear Hurt: Why are you laying all the blame on the woman? She could not have alienated your son without his permission. The about-to-bc-born child is your grand­ child, no matter what. Wait until after the birth. Perhaps parenthood will awaken in your son a sense of decency toward HIS parents. At least let’s hope so. Good luck. Sex pressure overwhelming Dear Ann Landers: 1 read the letter from the teenager who talked about her girlfriend who had sex indiscriminately. She went on to say that they were foolish to give in to the pressure. Of course, she was right, but it’s more complicated than that, Ann. Pennock Hospital Birth Announcements IT’S A GIRL Dave Baker and Lenora Burton of Delton, June 28, 9:35 a.m., 6 lbs. 2'6 ozs. Scott and Lori Tobey of Hastings, June 29, 8:13 a.m., 7 lbs. 6% ozs. Linda Rench of Woodland, July 3, 6:31 a.m., 7 lbs. 11 ozs. IT’S A BOY Mike and Carmel Kersjcs of Nashville, June 18, 1:48 a.m., 6 lb. 12’4 oz., 20 inches. Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, Michael Patrick, to Greg and Deb McGandy, weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs., 21 inches long, time 3:07 a.m. Michael was welcomed home by sister, Megan Marie, 3. Paternal grandparents are Raymond McGand and Connie Pierce of Hastings. Maternal grandparents are Douglas and Margaret DeCamp of Hastings. A son, Christopher Michael, was bom June 13 in Grayling to Gary and Ruth Walton Ab­ bott. The boy weighed 7 pounds and 3W ounces. Grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. John B. Walton of Hastings. Turn Some Heads What does Bi-Weekly mean ... and how does this plan work? Bi-Weekly simply means that you make your house payment every other week. Instead of writing one large check once a month, you pay half every two weeks. So, rather than making twelve big monthly payments a year, you make 26 smaller ones every t- j weeks. The two extra payments make the difference. Sational ’^21 (H ank of [Bastings Member FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to $100 000.00 Return shower gifts? Dear Ann Landers: My brother Jeff was engaged to be married in July of 1987. In May there was an elaborate shower. Many expen­ sive gifts were given. In June Jeffrey died in a car accident. My grief-stricken parents went out of their way to comfort "Alice." his fiancee. But she seemed loo consumed with her own feelings to realize that they were hurting, too. Three months after Jeff’s funeral, Alice was dating someone else. Shouldn't Alice offer to return the shower gifts? I can’t see how she could consider using them with someone else when she knows they were meant for her and Jeff. — Heartsick Sister in Buffalo. Dear Sister: Give her a break. The poor girl lost her fiance a month before the wedding and now, a year later, you are worried about a few shower gifts. Wish her well COPYRIGHT 1988, LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society was host for a reception Thursday afternoon, June 30, in honor of Marie Pickens, grand marshall for the 1988 Fair parade. More than 115 signed the guest register. Mrs. Fred Wiselogic at the guest book greeted all comers. Mrs. Lester Yonkers and helpers served refreshments at the table. A table of figurines and plates from Marie's travels, along with photographs, drew much interest. Midway during the hours. Robert Huyck made a presentation of the grand mar­ shal plaque in behalf of the fair board and Police Chief Glenn Desgranges presented her with a certificate of apprecation Mrs. Pickens’ brothers, James from California, attended with his wife, Ingrid, and daughter. Carol. He rode with Marie in the double buggy, provided and driven by Edwin Leak in the morning parde. Others attending were Dr. Tim Pickens and family of Saline; his wife Mary Ellen's mother and sister; Joy Pickens Adams, husband Jim and their children, plus his parents of Jackson; Jill Pickens Leito, husband Greg and sons; the senior Mr. and Mrs. Leito of Muskegon; and Tom Pickens of Clarksville and son. Cousins from Jackson also attended, as did Betty Carpenter Torrey of Jackson; George and Gaylia Brown of Ionia and Mrs. Linda Hood of Ionia County Hospital Auxiliaries. William Brock, children Jennifer and Mat­ thew of Virginia have been visiting his sister and family, the Keith Fredericks. Fifteen-year-old Christopher Fletcher of Delhi Township near Lansing is still hospitalized after a motorcycle accident, which has left him in a coma. He is the son of Carol and Calvin Fletcher, former residents and grandson of Gerrit and Eleanor Klomp. Little Katie Rubin celebrated her second birthday Friday night at the home of her parents, Diane and Scott Rubin of Wyoming. Guests were her grandparents Gerald and Nancy Rubin of Manasquan, N.J.; Richard and Gayle Peacock and great-grandmother Reine Peacock of Lake Odessa and cousin Courtnay Walters of Dayton, Ohio; Sue and Michelle Peacock of Lake Odessa; Mark Warner; and Alice and Ed Robinette of Grand Rapids. They enjoyed a lunch, followed by a bunny cake for Katie and a birthday cake for grand­ mother Gayle, then Katie opened her gifts. Harry and Helen Peacock of Westphalia called on their mother, Reine Friday evening and other relatives, Dick and Gayle Peacock and Tom and Lois Peacock. Gayle had just returned home from Pennock Hospital, where she had surgery on Monday. Ray ana Ann Strecker of Troy spent Wednesday with her mother, Ruth Peterman, and they enjoyed the day together. The Streckers assisted her with yard work, which she is unable to do. Jackie Scramlin of Holly and her parents. Dale and Gladys Shade of Chandler, Ariz., were Saturday visitors of an aunt Ruth Peter­ man. They visited graves at Lakeside Cemetery. They were here for an unexpected short stay because Dale was unable to work with a broken foot. They visited others of the family, the Glenn Andersons of Alto and the Jim Shades of Saranac. The Rev. Keith Maclver of Clarksville is serving as pastor of the Congregational Church. Barry County Marriage Licenses: Kenneth Myers. 33 of Pensacola. Fla and Lindsey Hendershott. 32 of Pensacola. Fla. John Arundel, 25 of Portage and Kristina Flower, 22 of Plainwell. Lloyd Denney III, 23 of Middleville and Karen Pierce, 24 of Middleville. John Jordan, 28 of Houston, Texas and Toni Storm, 29, of Houston, Texas. Phillip Lancaster, 32 of Hastings and Cyn­ thia Matelski, 28 of Hastings. Ronald Swihart, 45 of Hastings and Patricia Truesdell, 40 of Hastings. David Whitmore II, 21 of Dowling and Tracy Tidey, 19 of Dowling.I Michael Ernst, 40 of Delton and Aliene Giver, 38 of Delton. Take your heart to court. \ Or on a bike ride. A . Or out for a jog. Whatever your sport, vigorous exarcise can help keep your heart healthy. Arrrerican Heart Association IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH coupon- If you want to turn sone heads this summer, call Diet Center. We'll help you lose up to 10 pourds in just two weeks or 17 to 25 pounds in only six weeks! Call today far a free.noobligation consultation. > { a West State at Broadway Parents who find it difficult or impossible to discuss sex with thc.r children should be aware of my booklet. "Sex and the Teenager." Please don’t send for the booklet and shove it in the kid’s face and say. "Here, read this," Hand this column to your teen and say. “Maybe this booklet is something you should send for." The price is S3 and requires a long, self-addressed, stamped No. 10 envelope (45 cents postage). The address is: Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. Many teens have written to say it's the best thing they’ve read on the subject. I’m proud of it. Lake Odessa News: IONIA, MICH. Bi-Weekly Mortgage payments sounds Interesting. But, you want more details ... Just call or visit the National Bank of Hastings Mortgage Department. Our Home Mortgage specialists will provide you with detailed informa­ tion on Bi-Weekly Mortgages or our regular Fixed Rate Plans. I am the mother of three boys and one girl (in that order). If you could sec whai goes on around here you’d have an entirely different picture. All my sons began receiving mash notes at age 12 or 13. In every case the girls wrote in explicit language about their willingness to do anything "to prove their love." With the first son. I was shocked. By the time the third boy turned 13. I was accustomed to it. My boys have always been very open with me. They made it plain that all the girls wanted to have sex. I counseled them on the importance of responsible behavior and the emotional toll that results from intimacy at such a young age. They listened to me for a while, but by the time they turned 17 the pressures became overwhelming. When my daughter was 14, I would hear her on the phone pursuing a certain boy as relentlessly as some of the girls had pursuec her brothers. We had several talks about respectability, morality and pregnancy. She was well-informed and 1 felt certain that I had gotten through to her. At age 15 she lost her virginity. The fellow dropped her like a hot potato. That did more lo keep her on the straight and narrow than anything I had said. Please. Ann, be rcalisitc. We can’t figh: TV, peer pressure, hormones and Mother Nature. — California Mom Who Tried. Dear Mom: Il’s true that the girls are much more aggressive today than they were 20 years ago. The pressures to engage in sex are everywhere. But parents must keep the doors of communication open. They must talk about morality, the importance of abstinence and at the same time make sure both boys and girls arc knowledgeable about protection against pregnancy and venereal disease. Dietw Center Tbt weight-ton projOMonali. CALL FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION HASTINGS 948-4033 Hour* Mon -Fn. 7 a m -6 p.m., Saturday 8 am.-ii a.m or C*l our om«. Di«t Center I- RernweN esseui f SUNDAY BUFFET 95 PRIME RIB ROAST BEEF BAKED HAM FRIED CHICKEN B.B.Q. COUNTRY RIBS with coupon ’’’ WITH ALL THB THIMMINO* 2.00 ONE COUPON COCD FOR ANY MtrrmL. 11:00 • 4:OO vcorneri • M7-m» Landing 121W.GRAND RIVER AVE. IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 7, 1988 — Page 7 From Time to Time... Legal Notice NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE by—Esther Walton Mortgage Sale • Delauh having been mode in •he term* and condition* of a certain mortgage mode by Dione K. Reeves and Hubert L. Reeve* of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagors, unto Norfhwest Industrial Credit Union. Mortgagee, dated the 17th day of December. 1984. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on the 27th day of December. 1984. in Liber 262 of Barry County Records, on Pages 570-573. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $23,326.81. And no suit or proceedings at law or In equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the Stole of Michigan in such cose made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, the 20th day of July. 1988 at 1:00 p.m. local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder or bidders, for cash, at the East front door of the Barry Countv Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Michigan, that being rhe place where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held, of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with Interest thereon at 13.5% per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses. Including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its Interest in the premises, which said promises are described as follows: Lot number one of "Charles E. Kingsbury Pork" according to the recorded Plat thereof, being part of the southeast one quarter of section twenty, town two north, range nine west. Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan. Which has the address of 7760 South Wall Lake Rood. Cloverdale. Michigan. During the six months immediately following the sale, the properly may be redeemed. ” Dated: June 8 1988 NORTHWEST INDUSTRIAL CREDIT UNION WALSH. LANGELAND. WALSH & BRADSHAW By: Stephen L. Longeland (P32583) Attorney lor Mortgagee BUSINESS ADDRESS: 133 West Cedar Street Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (616)362-3690 (7/7) Hastings — 50 years ago...March 1938 One of the most active clubs in 1938 was the Rod and Gun Club. They are well remembered for their Blue Gill Festival, which opened the blue gill fishing season. The March 3 issue of the Banner announced the two-day festival starting June 24, 1938. The festival helped to support the Rod and Gun Club’s several projects. In 1938, the club had a pheasant rearing project in conjunction with 4-H club work and their fish rearing pro­ ject where they reared fingerlings and put them in the various lakes. The second article related the annual report of the Milk Production Association. This group tested cows for the production of milk. In their report, the average production with 386 cows was 7,980 lbs. of milk and 343.5 lbs. butterfat. The average feed cost per animal was $77.20, with the value of milk above feed cost at $79.32. One of the goals of the association was to cull out low production­ cows, of which the association disposed of 97. Automobile accidents also made the news, as well as a damage suit that resulted from an accident. Mrs. Doris Haney sued a man from Kalamazoo to recover damages resulting from a collision occurring on M-43 or April 3, 1936. She won the case for a sum of $2,000. The front page announced various club and association doings. Odd Fellows were having a special day in Grand Rapids; Wednesday night was the Hastings Methodist Circuit Churches’ family night; the Women’s Mis­ sionary Society of the Methodist Church held a annual public missionary dinner and pro­ gram; Home Extension program was being set up for the coming year; and the Barry County Clothing Extension lesson was buying ready­ made clothes. There was an annual farmers’ day at Goodyear Broihcrs Hardware; while the C. Thomas store invited the public in for a chocolate milk demonstration. The city was holding its caucus to chose candidates to run for city offices. At this period, the city candidates ran on the Republican or Democratic tickets. It also was the time of the year when everyone had to buy their car licenses. At one time, 6,000 were sold in Barry County. A new concept was being considered and a committee set up by Mayor Leonard to con­ sider the establishment of a municipal court. The question was being put to the voters in the spring elections. On page five under "Souk* Interesting Facts About Local Concerns,” Forrest Johnson was featured with his coal business. The article said he purchased the business from E.A. Caukins seven years ago. In Felpausch’s advertisement the name was spelled “Fcl ’Pausch Market.” The March 10 issue of the Banner carried an interesting idea, to set up a youth hostel here. Justin Cline, a representative for the American Youth Hostels Inc., came to Hastings to present the idea and to see if there was interest in it. The same week the Camp Fire Girls celebrated “Birthday Week”. Mrs. Gordon Fisher (nee Henry) “learned with surprise last week that a charming yov.ng Chinese playmate of her girlhood days in Sturgis is now one of the world’s most noted women. Madam Chiang Kai-shek”. The P.T.A. (Parents-Teachcrs Association) had Dean W.W. Whitehouse as a speaker. He spoke on the need for world peace. A con­ trasting article written by William Cook describes Europe. He related that “The pro­ spect and dread of war hangs like a cloud in One of the newest and more popular types of fanning was muck farming, so Dr. Paul Harmer a crop specialist from MSU, address­ ed the Barry County muck farmers at a meeting in Delton. Also, as a help to farmers. County Agent Harold J. Foster announced a series of ten meetings to consider the soil and erosion problems in the county. Three school items made the front page: Hastings won the district tournament for basketball; the high school operetta group members announced they were going to pre­ sent “The Gypsy Rover” and the high school assembly was being sponsored by the Hi-T, assisted by Dad Angell. They presented Dr. Samuel Graftlin who was, according to the ar­ ticle ”a speaker of unusual interest.” Within the paper are these items of interest: Dr. C.S. McIntyre, age 68, died in Florida. He was a physician in Hastings and Barer County for more than 40 years. If this wasn't enough to distress his poor wife, when she returned to Hastings to bury him, she found someone had broken into their house and stolen "several articles of value.” The business featured in the March 10 issue was about George Miller and his furniture store. It is reported he started business in 1900 and Mr. Miller is quoted as saying “that there is nothing he enjoys more than a wellfurnished home and he hopes to continue in the furniture business for many years to come.” Many limes in history the Banner needed to use the paper for some of its own housekeep ­ । ing chores. March 17 is an example: "So many have called for Banners on Wednesday, that the editors feel there must be a misunderstanding among its readers about the time of publication and the time the papers are on sale. Therefore, this explanation is being made. "The Hastings Banner is ready for sale on Thursday morning and is delivered all over the county on Thursday, or at least, should be...” Two of the Banner’s editors were gone from Hastings during March. M.L. Cook was in Florida and W.R. Cook was traveling in Europe. It appears the oniy family member left in town was Richard Cook. Election issues were given prominent space in this issue, as the spring election was only about three weeks away. The "Shall a Municipal Court be Established in Hastings?" article held a very prominent spot. As com­ plete as possible a list of candidates for of­ ficers were named by city and townships. "Unable to get the complete list now," the paper reported. Other from page news included the annual report of the city librarian, which showed a total circulation in the city of 59,207 books. The city council considered a new meat or­ dinance in cooperation with the health depart­ ment. Also discussed was the dumping of cans, papers, etc. on the vacant lot at the cor­ ner of Park and Court streets. Farmers were invited to a demonstration of sheep shearing at the M.C. Nichols farm in Carlton Center. On the inside, the business featured was Bernard Reed. It told of him starting to work in a drug store at the age of I6. and how he bought the drug store of H.B. Cowdrey. Cowdrey having bought from A.E. Mulholland. Cinders Drug store is the present descendant of that line of drug stores. The March 24 issue reported on a discus­ sion about psychiatry given by Dr. William Sadlet, a noted psychiatrist of Chicago. Dr. Sadler came to Hastings through the courtesy of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Achievement Day date was announced for the 4-H clubs in Barry County. Also the an­ nual meeting of the youth council made front page news. A feature was a letter written by Captain Kingsley Anderson, who graduated from Hastings in I919 and was in 1938 sta­ tioned at Fort Mills in the Philippines Islands. Smaller articles told of the Blue Gill festival, the Wolverine Beagle derby and that new M-37 highway between Hastings and Middleville, a distance of 7.3 miles of road would have concrete pavement (it was a dirt road then). Two ballot issues were discussed: one the Municipal Court and two the sale of hard li­ quor by the glass. John Bulling and Sons was the business featured in this issue. He had just remodeled a building and installed a new front. Bullings sold Hotpoint appliances, such as washers, dryers and other small appliances, as well as radios. He was one of the first exclusive radio dealers in the county. The last March issue of 1938 brought allegations. "Stories are being circulated ... about petitions ... investigating the County Board of Supervisors." The article is titled "Let’s Have the Facts." Farmers were in­ formed about a new federal program called the AAA Program. It effected quotas and soil conservation. The law was complicated and a comment was made "New features added by congress have made the 1938 program one on the most complicated yet devised by the lawmakers.’’ A scene we never see now was the list of advistisers who were having a onc-cent sale. A report on the operetta said the cast showed talent and fine training. There was a large increase in registrations for the coming spring election. There were 2,655 registered voters. Twenty absentee voters had requested ballots. Apparently these people were interested in the issues, and a se­ cond article addressed those: "Two important questions are to be decided next Monday" stated the headlines. The two issues were the Municipal Court question and the liquor by the glass issue. The Banner being very oppos­ ed t" the liquor question by saying. "What the ^«tnc (money taken in) costs in dollars and cents is nothing when compared with the wrecked lives, the broken homes, the sorrow and suffering brought to innocent ones and the loss of manhood and womanhood, which result from the continued use of liquor." The featured business of the week was Ray E. Waters, who entered a partnership with his father Thomas A. Waters, in a clothing store for men and boys. The store was opened in 1920. On the same page as a 50th wedding an­ niversary of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Reuter of Fort Recovery . Ohio. Reuter was from Freeport. The Barry County Youth Council, under the chairmanship of David French of Mid­ dleville, was preparing a constitution. There was also more information on the Wolverine Beagle Club Spring Derby. Flexfab announces hiring of new general manager Felcxfab Inc. of Hastings has announced the hiring of Gerald Dyer as its new general manager. Dyer, prior to coming to Flexfab, was vice president and general manager at RTE Cor­ poration in Brookfield, Wise. He also had worked as general mantger for the Augat Coip. in Attleboro. Mass. The new official is expected to begin work here Monday. July II. Dyer and his wife. Posy, will move to the Hastings area in the near future. ClMD Norval Thaler, County Clerk - WANTED - Economic Development Specialist Half-time person needed to manage recor­ dkeeping and client assessment for the Barry/Hastings Joint Economic Development Commission. Applicant should be familiar with Government Accounting Procedures. Ex­ perience in Small Business Operations a plus. This position requires interaction with several Local and State Government Agencies. Ex­ cellent oral and written communication skills required. Applicants for this position should submit a personal resume, detailing relevant ex­ perience and education to: Mr. Rahn, JEDC 117 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 FlExStEeE All 10% to 50% Off FINE UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE MANUFACTURERER’S SUGGESTED LIST PRICES SOFAS • SOFA BEDS • WALL RECLINERS • SWIVEL ROCKERS House Dining Room FURNITURE 10% Off Now with NEW SficciattieA Met Scotchgard Wood Protector NOW SERVING STEAKS Sirloins & Sizzlers • ■ • • • Calzone Spaghetti Ziti Sausage Roll Cheese Cake Submarines Pizza Dinners Appetizers DOWNTOWN MIDDLEVILLE $10,000 MINIMUM DEPOSIT (3131 688-3051 or 1 -800-622-1889 The audit for fiscal year 1987 for Barry County is available for public inspection in the Office of the County Clerk, Courthouse, Hastings, Michi­ gan, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Gerald Dyer Eat In or Out...We Cater All Occassions NORTH BRANCH. MICHIGAN NOTICE of AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT The Manager is on ।j— —i /"°°°»«%■ CONDITIONED | Pioneer Bank HM.*> >0«IAK' MBOUMI »unoa a *tn im’HM As a group of local Boy Scouts from the Grand Valley Council marched downtown, some of the downtown Hastings fixtures in the 1930s and '40s can be seen in the background. Note Reed’s Drugs, Parker Furniture, the Barry Theater and a bakery in the background. ~ PHONE - 795-7844 — HOURS — Tues.-Thurs.11:30 s.m. H p.m.: Frl. & Sat. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Closed Monday Built-in, durable protection that guards furniture against rings, spotting, abrasions iMM and more. _____ Stop in today to see Miller’s BIG SELECTION off Carpeting, Linoleum, Ceramic, Hardwood Flooring, Tiie ... and More! OPEN 9 a.m. 'til 8 p.m. Monday & Friday; 9 a.m. 'til 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Miller’s EHF FURNITURE & CARPET STORE ----- S------ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOME WTROVatEfn- 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. S4S-2091 AMC^CA. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 7, 1988 Baseball heads list of summer reading material If (he bench is too packed, your bike refuses to leave the porch in 9O-degree temperatures, or tossing a frisbee sounds too much like work, take heart. Summer doesn't have to be a waste. Picture swaying in your hammock nursing a cool glass of lemonade and Dave Winfield, Michigan State athletics or the latest in wind­ surfing techniques at your fingertips. It doesn't take being closeted away during the winter months to enjoy a good book. While the list of summer sports best-sellers isn't as sizzling as recent temperatures, there are several books which fit neatly into leisure­ ly summer reading habits, says Sue Walker, owner of Page's Bookstore in Hastings. Probably the most controversial sports book of the summer is Winfield: A Player's Life, the autobiography of Yankee all-star Dave Win­ field. The book, written by Winfield with Tom Parker, criticizes New York owner George Steinbrenner and has led to numerous trade rumors involving Winfield. Naturally, baseball heads the list of summer sports books. Another popular diamond dandy is Pill James' Historical Baseball Abstract. The book has nearly every conceivable player stat and evaluation. James also authored The Great American Baseball Stat Book, which features even more indispensable baseball info. Walker says Page's features a number of Tiger selections including Pizza Tiger. the Tom Monaghan story; Tuned to Baseball by Tiger broadcaster Ernie Harwell; The Com­ plete Record of Detroit Tigers Baseball, and Inside Pitch, a diary of the Tigers' 1984 world championship season by former pitching coach Roger Craig. Walker says she is expecting two more likely-popular baseball books out before the end of (he summer. Duke of Flathush by former Brooklyn Dodger ccnierficldcr and Hall-of-Famer Duke Snider, and The Baseball Hall-of-Fame 50th Anniversary Book. celebrating the golden anniversary of the hall with rare photos, original essays and a salute to the heros and heroics of baseball. Diamond sleepers might also include The Mick and The Iowa Baseball Confederacy. Baseball, however, is hardly the only game in town. Michigan State enthusiasts can pick up Spartan Seasons by Detroit News columist Lynn Henning. The book features the "trium­ phs and turmoil of Michigan State sports" from the '50s lo the present. With training camps opening later this month, football is on the horizon. LT Living on the Edge chronicles New York Giant linebacker Lawrence Taylor exploits with the Super Bowl, drugs and the notoriety of an allPro grid star. Walker says Page's also features a plethora of How-To books involving golf, sailing, windsurfing, body-building, and soccer. For those individuals who enjoy reading newspapers. The Live Albom by Detroit Free Press columnist Mitch Albom will arrive at Page's soon. [ Sports ] Karpinski returning as Hastings football coach Cage heat— Despite temperatures inching into the 95-degree category with high humidities, Jeff Baxter of Hastings decides to work on his dunk shot on the courts behind Central School. The forecast was for continued high temperatures through the weekend as the worst drought since the middle 1930s continued to plague Michigan this week. Bill Karpinski, who guided Hastings to its last unbeaten season and lone playoff ap­ pearance. has been named as the Hastings varsity football coach. Karpinski replaced Jeff Simpson, who resigned last fall after six seasons. The announcement of Karpinski as head football coach was one of several coaching positions appointed by the Hastings Board of Education. Other coaches for the 1988 season include Jack Longstreet, cross country; Gor­ don Cole, golf; Doug Mepham, soccer; Jeff Simpson, head junior varsity football; Chris Warren, head freshman football; Jeff Thorn­ ton, assistant jayvee football; Larry Melendy, assistant soccer; and Stan Kirkendall, assis­ tant freshman football. Karpinski was Hastings' head coach from 1975-1979, winning or tying for two Twin Valley championships and compiling a 31-14. His 1979 team compiled a perfect 9-0 mark during the regular season before losing in the first round of the stale playoffs. In his 18 years of head coaching at five high schools, Karpinski has compiled an outstan­ ding 118-38-6 record including four unbeaten seasons. His teams have won eight conference championships and Karpinski has been named regional coach of the year five times. Karpinski said 40 applicants were inter­ viewed for the football position, but the recent failed school millage forced the athletic department to hire an on-staff coach. “Under the circumstances of the millage defeat. I took the job," he said. “It’ll be in­ teresting and challenging, but I enjoy coaching and I look forward to it.” Karpinski admitted adding the football duties to his present chores as athletic director and assistant principal will be a burden. “Football used to be my total center of at- Good summer reading material Includes Winfield: A Player’s Story BUI James' Historical Baseball Abstract and several books on the Detroit Tigers. Softball-Baseball Standings & Results Bill Karpinski tention,” he said “Now I'll have to go back and re-evaluate things...I'll have to bone up on some things, no question. “It's going to be a challenge, for sure. I hope it’ll all worx out. We're in tough times and everybody has to do a little extra." Karpinski said the Hastings football pro­ gram is in solid condition. “1 think it is," he said. "We have some good material coming back and it's just a mat­ ter of working hard." Checks can be picked up for state bowling tourney July 4th celebrated While most people were enjoying the holiday weekend, members of the Charlton Park Gas & Steam Club spent their time fine tuning the 1890s sawmill in preparation for the 17th annual Gas & Steam Engine Show this weekend. Ron Clum checks the saw as Reen Cronk looks on. Area bowlers brought home $1,811.36 from the recent state tournament. Checks may be picked up July 9 from 6-9 p.m. at Hastings Bowl or call Jim Bamum at 945-9322 for other arrangements. Teams Relations-M. Cole; Dcckers-J. Usbome III; Carlton Center-P. Pennington; Freeport Supply-R. Wieland. Yoder's Sunoco-K. • NOTICE • Sealed bids will be received at tb“ ' , .and City Hall. 160 W. Superior Street, Wayland, ichigan 49348 on behalf of WAYLAND AREA E.MJ. and the CITY OF WAYLAND until 11:00 a.m„ Aug as. 1,1988 at which lime they will be opened and read aloud. These bids are for the construction of an office and garage (pole construc­ tion! approximately 6,500 sq. feet. Bids are to be in eight (8) parts: 1. ) Excavating, filling and grading. 2. ) 3.) ") I 5.)) ) ) 8.)) Concrete Structure Painting - staining Electrical Plumbing Heating and air conditioning Fire suppression system Plans anc specifications are on file at WAYLAND AREA E.M.S.. City Hall. 160 W. Superior St., Wayland. Michigan 49348. Phone (616) 792-2958 A $25.00 tid deposit is required for a set of plans and specifications which will be refunded upon their return in good condition. Each bidder has the option of bidding on one or any combinatior of all e.ght (8) contracts. A certified or cashiers check in the amount of 5% of the bid payable to WAYLAND AREA E.M.S. must accompany each bid as a guarantee of good faith. Eids are o be in a sealed envelope with the words -AMBULANCE BUILDING" plainly printed on the out­ side. WAYLAND AREA E M.S. and the CITY OF WAYLAND reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids 40% to 90% Off Friday, July 8 • 6-9 p.m. CLOSED FRIDAY UNTIL 6:00 P.M. Sat., July 9 • 10-5 p.m. • JOANIE CHAR • ST. JOHN • DAVID BROOKS • ROBERT SCOn • CORBIN • WILLI •JONES • & MORE! 8887 GULL ROAD, RICHLAND • 629-4231 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Hastings School Board of Education The annual meeting of the Hastings Area School System Board of Educa­ tion will be held Monday, July 11,1988 in the vocal music room of Hastings Middle School 232 W. Grand St., Hastings, Ml at 7:30 p.m. Patricia Endsley, Secretary July 6: 30 7: 30 8: 30 July 6: 30 7: 30 8: 30 14 Viatec vs. Mutual Athletes vs. Diamond Club Athletes vs. Softball Club 15 Middleville vs. Flexfab Larry Poll vs. Fiberglass MV vs. McDonalds Hastings Women’s Softball Standings James Electric.............................................. 6-1 The Law.......................................................6-1 Blue Hammer.............................................. 4-3 Unity Satellite...............................................3-3 Big Wheel.................................................... 2-5 City Bank..................................................... 2-5 P-Ring............................................................1-6 Results June 27 Unity Satellite 12. Blue Hammer 11; James Electric 14, Big Wheel 13. The Law 11, City Bank 1. June 28 James Electric 20. City Bank 3; Blue Ham­ mer 5, P-Ring 7; The Law 16, Big Wheel 5. HYAA Little League Standings Community Gold......................................... 5-1 Miller Real Estate..................................... 5-1-1 Ra*............................................................ 2-3 1 Moose Lodge................................................2-4 Coleman Agency......................................... 1-5 Results Tues., June 21 Community Gold 10. Moose 7: Miller Real Estate 17. Coleman Agency 5. Thurs., June 23 Rax 7. Miller Real Estate 7; Moose Lodge 4. Coleman Agency 1. Upcoming Sports July 9 — Womens softball tournament— A one-day tournament will be held at the Hastings Roll-a-Rama July 9 for teams class B and below. The cost of the tourney is S95 with Excellent buys on dresses, sportswear, swimwear, sleepwear, by well-known brands such as: as it deems in its best interest. WAYLAND AREA E.M.S. CITY OF WAYLAND Bueler; Middleville Mfg.-B. Haight. Doubles B. Maddin, H. Pennington; K. Bushec. R. Dawe. J. Kasinsky, R. Saldivar; B. Martz, J. Martz; J. Usbome III, D. Falconer. G. Bur­ dick, C. Guy; L. Silsbee. R. Pennington; N. Gilbert. A. Jarvis; B. Kniko. D. Solmes; D. Hamm. R. Solmes; D. Aspinall. M. Dun­ nigan; R. James. D. Newton. B. Drayton, B. Champion: B. Bowman, C. Hathaway. Singles H. Thaler, D. Pennock. L. Pines. F. Fuhr. B. Phillips, T. Eckert, B. Haight, M. Verus. R. Connor. B. Drayton, A. Jarvis, D. Sibley. B. Maddin, B. Martz. O. Moore. H. Porritt, M. Porritt, B. Ingram, R. Wieland. B. Col­ vin. B. Champion. T. Bustance, N. Gilbert. D. Falconer. W. Lake, B. Nystrom. M. Cole. All-Events B. Haight. B. Drayton. B. Maddin. M. Verus. R. Pennington, B. Champion. L Pines. A. Jarvis. J. Usbome III. B. Bowman. B. Martz. R. Solmes. F. Fuhr. W. Lake. H. Thaler. Hastings Men’s Softball Standings Gold Softball Club................................................ 6-2 Bourdo’s....................................................... 7-3 Hast. Merchants.......................................... 6-4 Athletes for Christ........................................4-5 McDonald.................................................... 4-5 Diamond Club............................................. 4-5 MV Merchants..............................................1-8 Silver Viatcc............................................................8-1 Hastings Sanitary......................................... 8-1 Hast. Mutual................................................ 7-2 Larry Poll Realty......................................... 6-3 Middleville Too) & Die............................... 5-4 Fiberglass......................................................5-5 Proline...........................................................3-6 Flexfab.............................................. 1-7 B&B...............................................................1-8 Bliss............................................................... 1-8 Results Viatcc 11. Larry Poll 2; Sanitary 17. Bliss 0; Bourdo 15. MV 6; Softball Club 6. Diamond Club I; Fiberglass 9. Flexfab 7; Mutual 14. Proline 10; B&B 12. Middleville 11; Hast. Merchants 16. Athletes 6; McDonalds 7, Hastings Merchants 5. Homerun Contest Gold Maurer, Ath. 3. Robinson. Merchants 2. Silver Crosser, Mid. 7; Leach. Sanitary 2. Next week's schedule July 13 6: 30 Bliss vs. Proline 7: 30 B&B vs. Sanitary 8: 30 Bourdo vs. Hastings Merchants WERE FIGHTING FOR YOUR LIFE ^3^ American Heart Association of Michigan A United Way Agency sponsor trophies going to the first four teams and individuals to first. Call 945-2872 or 948-2814 to enter. July 9 — Slate bowling tournament— The deadline for picking up checks in the recent state bowling tournament is July 9. Checks can be picked up al the Hastings Bowl. Those eligible call Jim Barnum at 945-9322 from 6-9 p.m. for further details. July 23 — Mens softball tournament— A mens softball tournament will be held July 23 al the Hastings Roll-a-Rama. There arc spots lor 16 teams with the cost being S95. There is a three-game guarantee. Call 945-2872 or 948-2814 to enter Individuals interested in placing a free item in Upcoming Sports should contact Steve Red­ der at 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 7, 1988 — Page 9 Maple Valley school chief to stay on another year by Shelly Sulser Maple Valley School Superintendent Car­ roll Wolff, who had announced last year that he would retire June 30. 1988. will stay al the helm of the district another year, he told the board of education last week. Wolff was asked by the board to stay in charge until June 30. 1989. after attempts to replace him this year failed when three finalists interviewed lor the position took jobs in other districts. "There were a number of people who con­ tacted me about returning and I'm going to be in the area and I'm willing to do it." he said. "I've always enjoyed being superintendent and 1 look forward to the coming year. We’ve got a lot of good people to work with in the staff, the administrators and the support personnel.” Board Vice President William Flower said the board had no alternative but to rehirc Wolff for the job. noting that time spent by the board to deal with a matter concerning its cur­ riculum coordinator contributed to the loss of the replacement candidates. “Wc just had our back to the wall." Flower said. The board had eliminated the job of cur­ riculum coordinator, held by Dr. Victor Schug and offered Schug an alternative con­ tract to work as assistant to the superintendent without tenure. But Schug filed a complaint with the Michigan Tenure Commission asking to be placed in the office of superintendent or to be offered an administrative contract com­ parable to that of curriculum coordinator. According to the petition filed by Schug with the tenure commission, his contract calls for him to be placed in the next available ad­ ministrative position should his post be dissolved. "The information wc had from our attorney was that we cither hire Carroll Wolff or Dr. Schug will have the job," Flower said. “I don't know what kind of superintendent Dr. Schug would be. I'm not well versed with the guy. If he wanted that job, he should have ap­ plied for it, but he did not apply." Because Schug did not agree lo the terms of the alternative onc-year contract offered to him and because his curriculum coordinator post was eliminated, the board has informed Schug that he is no longer employed by Maple Valley Schools. The tenure commission is not expected to rule on Schug's requests until later this year. In the meantime, Schug has taken a vacation, according to his attorney, Charles MacLcan of Lansing. Some board members, however, arc not in favor of Wolffs reinstatement as superinten­ dent and blame other board members for the delay in searching for his replacement. "...Flower said that they could not decide on a candidate until the Schug business was settled," Board Secretary Beatrice Pino has said. "Who decided this? It could only be decided by the Board, not by the committee or any group of (board) members. I never even heard of this and neither had (Trustee David) Hawkins." Pino had accused the board of operating under a hidden agenda during the drawn-out search for a Wolff replacement, charging that the loss of candidates for the job was intentional. "...The goal of the board is to keep Wolff on and to so run the search so that wc could not sign on a new superintendent.” Pino said. "That is exactly what is happening.” When Trustee Ron Tobias June 16 moved to ask Wolff to remain as superintendent another year, Pino said she was not surprised. "This was in the cards all along." she said. Wolff had announced his plans last year to retire June 30. 1988, after a controversial evaluation of him by the board of education, which sparked an emotional dispute between Wolff backers and board members. Two key players in that clash as members of the Concerned Citizens for Responsible School Board Action group that supported Wolff are now members of the board. Treasurer Jerry Brumm was co-chairman of that committee and Board President Charles Viele was an active member of the group. Board Member Dale Osscnheimer was recalled by voters in a special election last November for his role in the highly negative board evaluation of Wolff. Immediately after his December 1986 evaluation. Wolff took a six-wcek leave of absence, citing stress and a heart condition as the cause. He later took a second sick icave and returned to work in January of this year. Now citizens are questioning whether he is fit to handle the pressures and demands of the superintendent job over the coming year. One woman expressed her thoughts in a re­ cent letter to the editor of the Maple Valley News: "...My question is. why did the school board ask a man that has a known health pro­ blem (and no doubt some of it brought about by the stress of his position) lo endanger his health further to stay on another year?" "Since I came back to work in January. I’ve been on the job full time," Wolff said, noting that his health is no longer a problem. Wolff will work the next year without tenure and will receive a 6.76 percent increase above his current $50,300 salary. FAMILYtoXIAR iNeighborhood Discount Store Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms ond con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by LEONARD L. LAWRENCE and BARBARA J. LAWRENCE, husband and wife, to Great Lckes Federal Saving* and Loan Association now known a* Great Loke* Bancorp, a Federal Saving* Bank, o bank organized under the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933. of the United State* of America, at. amended. Mortgagee, dated the 27th day of October. 1980. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deed* for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 28th day of October. 1980, in Liber 247 of Borry County Record*, at Page 33. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the dote of this notice, for principal ond interest, the turn of Twenty-Four Thousand Thirty-One and 60'100 ($24,031.60) Plus on Escrow Deficit in the amount of Two Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Four and 37/100 ($2,184.37). And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof; Now. therefore, by viture of the power of sale contained m said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the Stalo of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day al August, 1988 at 2:00 o'clock in the after­ noon. Loco’ Time, sc id mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale cl public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Eost door entrance to lhe Barry County Cour­ thouse in the City of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Borry is held), of the premises described in soid mortgage, or so much thereof as may bo necessary lo pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at Twelve and 500 1000 (12.500%) percent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and else any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest in the premises. Said premises are situated in the Township a! Johnstown. County of Borry. State of Michigan end described as: Commencing of the intersection of lhe East and West I /4 line of Section 9. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, and lhe centerline of State Trunkline M-37; thence South along the centerline of soid Trunkline M-37 a distance of t>75 feet for the place of beginn­ ing. continuing thence South along said conte*im-n 355 feet; thence West 738 feet; thence North 35'5 of beginning, being a part of Southwest 1 /*’ of said Section 9. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan. During the twelve (12) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Ann Arbor. Michigan June 22, 1988. GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee EILEEN M MELMAN (P36994) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 Ml) First Publication: June 30. 1988 State of Michigan In the Circuit Court for the County of Barry ORDER OF PUBLICATION Fi e No. 88-332-DO HON. RICHARD M. SHUSTER DEBRA LYNN HOLMES. Plaintiff. DERICK NEAL HOLMES. Defendant. David A. Dimmers (PI 2793) Attorney for Plaintiff. At a session of said Court held in the City of Hastings. County of Barry and State of Michlgr the 29th day of June. 1988. PRESENT: HONORABLE RICHARD M. SW.'.»TER. Circuit Judge. On the 9th day of June. 1988. an action was filed by DEBRA LYNN HOLMES. Plaintiff, against DERICK NEAL HOLMES. Defendant, in this Court to obtain a decree of divorce. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. DERICK NEAL HOLMES, shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by law on or before the 25th of August. 1988. Failure to comply with this order will result in a judgment by default against such defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this court. RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Circuit Judge David A Dimmers (PI2793) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (7 28) State of Michigan County of Barry Prohefy. Court-Juvenile Division ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING Cose No. 2987 TO: KERRY W. GURLEY IN THE MATTER OF 2987 A petition has been filed <n lhe above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on Tuesday July 26 1988 at 1 30 p.m in Borry County Juvenile Court IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Kerry W Gurley personally appear before the court at the time and place stated abeve. bated: July 5. 1-88 Honorable R.chord H. Shaw Judge of Probate MORTGAGE SALE — Default having been mode in lhe terms and condition* of a certain mortgage mode by KENNETH P. YEAKEL, o tingle man of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor, to Michigan Notional Bank — Batt’e Creek, n/k/a Michigan National Bonk, a notional banking attoclation. Mortgagee, dated the 14th day al January. 1987, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deed*, lor the County of Barry ond State of Michigan, on the 20lh day of February. 1987 in Liber 477 of Barry County Record*, on poge 36. on which mortgage there it claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, lor principal and interest, the wm of Twenty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Four and 21/100 ($29,284.21) Dollars; And no suit or proceedings of law or in equity having boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of lhe State of M.chigan in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on Friday, the 22nd day of July. 1988 al 10 o'clock. Local lime, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, lo lhe highest bidder, al the East door en­ trance to the Court House in Hasting*. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for tl.e County of Borry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof a* may be necessary to pay the amount due. a* aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest ■hereon at Twelve and 629/100 percent (12.629%) per annum and all legal cost*, charges ond exKse*. including the attorney fees allowed by . ond al*o any sum or sum* which may be paid by lhe undersigned, nece»*ary to protect It* in­ terest in the premise*. Which said premise* are described os follows: All of that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Barry in the County of Borry, and State of Michigan, ond described as follow*, to wit: Parcel 1: Parcel of land in the northeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as beginning at a point on the North right of way line of the Old Kalamazoo Rood, sold point being 1313.14 feel South of ond 322.88 feet East of the north 1 /4 post of the above Section 7. thence North 1 degree 10' West 103.44 feet, thence, north 88° 50' Eost 100 feet, thence South 1° IO’ East 103.44 feet to said north right of way line, thence south 88° 50’ West along said right of way line 100 feet to the place of beginning. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan. Parcel II: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as commencing at a point on the North right of way line of lhe Old Kalamazoo Road, said point being 1316.7 feet South of and 147.92 feet East of the North 1/4 post of said Section 7. running thence North 1® 10' West 103.44 feel, thence North 88® 5ff East 175 feet, thence South 1° 10* East 103.44 feel to said North right of way line, thence South 88'50* West along said right of way 175 feet to the place of beginning. During the six months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Farmington Hills, Michigan. May 5. 1988 Gory J. Galopir. 30445 Northwestern Hwy. #204 Farmington Hills. Ml 48018 Attorney for Mortgagee MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK (7/7) Mortgagee SAE.30 429|5QC 6 Pack ■ QTS FOR Umlt 12 Empire Motor Oil Lux Bar Soap Regularly 3 For ’1. (4.75 oz.) ,STP OH Filters. 150e. am, mm., ADVERTISING Call 948-8051 The HASTINGS Hfor Clo-White Bleach Canned Soda Reg. 87* Ea. 1 gallon. Regularly 1.50. Asst, flavors. Summer Fashion Clearance Save Big For The Entire Family During Our Super Summer Fashion Clearance Now Going On • Hurry While Selection Is Great! ultra UTTtl PATRICK J. MARRIOTT & JOYCE MARRIOTT. Plaintiffs vs. GARRY L. CRAWFORD & JUDY A. CRAWFORD Defendants HONORABLE GARY R. HOLMAN File No. 88CH-009I ORDER TO APPEAR Joann E. Killen. (Pl5956) Attorney for Plaintiffs 106 East Walnut Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (616) 343-9175 At a session of said Court held at the Courthouse in the City of Hostings and said County of Barry. Stale of Michigan cn the 17th day of June. 1988. PRESENT: HONORABLE GARY R. HOLMAN On the 10th day of June. 1988. an oction was fil­ ed by PATRICK J. MARRIOTT ond JOYCE MAR­ RIOTT. Plaintiffs against GARRY L. CRAWFORD ond JUDY A. CRAWFORD. Defendants in this Court to forfeit a land contract. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants, GARRY L. CRAWFORD and JUDY A. CRAWFORD. 306 Rambling Rood. Battle Creek. Michigan 49017, shall answer or take such other action as moy be permitted by low on or before the 10th day of Juiy. 1988. Failure to comply with this Order will result in a Judgment of Default against said Defendants for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court. Dated: June 17. 1988 Hon. Gary R. Holman. District Judge (7/21) ■ SAVE ™6(? State of Michigan 5Gth let Dtvteton DISTRICT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY BANNER (7 7) •REMOVES STAINS- MMeenKan • Kleen Large Trash 8 Lawn Bags SAVE ‘3 Oscillating Pedestal F 2 Regularly *35. Trash Bags FOR Microwave Popcorn hours. Original or butter flavor. 4*5 FOR W# 20 ct. 26 gal., 30 ct. 13 gal. or 12 ct. 33 gal. 10 Cl. 26 Gal. ct. medium or 32 ct. large. Moxwrw// VaM'imt ntensiw Cart ntensiw i WARR0 • • .1 s r t : Each Laundry Detergent Vaseline Lotion Regularly 1.19. 36 ounce Reg. 1.79. 10 ounce Alcohoi Or Peroxide 6 ounce Prices Good At All Family Dollar Stores Through Sunday, July 10th. Quantities Limited On Some Items. No Sales To Dealers. Warren OEXROH II Massengill Douche Regularly 77*. Brut Deodorant Regularly 1.59. ___ ______ 3.5 OZ. spray or 5 oz. anti perspirant, Dexron Or Type F Transmission Fluid Type A 735 W. STATE ST., HASTINGS HOURS: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 12-5 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 7, 1988 The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 Miscellaneous Business Services Thank You 1000 SUNBEDS Sunal WOLFF Tanning Beds, SlcndcrQucst Toning Tables, SunQucst Quality Spas. Buy direct save up to 50%. Delivery tn business or home. Call for FREE Color Catalogue & Wholesale prices. 1-800-228-6292. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 CARD OF THANKS ( omni u n ity \ olives $500 REWARD for informa­ tion leading to arrest of individu­ al or individuals who stole fish­ ing tackle at Little Long Lake just inside Barry County Octob­ er, 1987; Also S500 reward for same situation June 12, 1988. Description too long to list but available upon request. P.O. Box 1515 Battle Creek, Ml. 49017. VI anted OLD ORIENTAL RUGS, wanted any size or condition. Call 1-800-443-7740. SEWING MACHINE SERVICE: all makes and models, ai! work guaranteed, free estimates. Call Lyle Thomas at Advantage Business Machines 948-2073. 15 years experience. Pick up and delivery possible._________________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 GIRL’S SCHWINN “Little Chick" bike, good condition, $50; boy’s Schwinn BMX bike, good condition, $50; 948-2060. Garage Sale Lost & / ou nd GARAGE SALE: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 8 and 9 at 214 Shriner SL LOST: T-2000 tennis racket at Fish Hatchery Park, $20 REWARD. 948-2529. l or Sale \utoinotive I-or Reni FOR SALE: 1984 FORD CUSTOM VAN, AM-FM stereo cassette, CB radio, captains seats, sofa, chrome spokes, cruise control, 54,000 miles, nice condition. Make an offer. 945-3499 COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR RENT IN MIDDLEVIL­ LE: on Main Street, 10,000 sq. ft. Call Barry County Real Estate, 948-2020.___________ THREE LOTS FOR RENT, in Baltimore Terrace, 945-3734. The Laurence Phelps family wishes to express sincere thanks lo all our relatives, friends and neighbors for the flowers, food, cards and donations to Hospice in memory of Larry Jr. Special thanks to Rev. Willard Curtis for his comfort­ ing words. Wren Funeral Home for their kindness shown to us. Bless you Laurence and Larralia Sally Martz Ida Mac Harrington The Hastings Police Dept, is now accepting bids on the following vehicles: 1) 1978 Chevrolet Camaro #1Q87D8N592528 2) 1970 Plymouth Duster #VL29COB29185 3) 1976 Dodge Charger #XS22K6R303789 Bids will be accepted through July 15,1988, 4:00 P.M. Vehicles are offered in an AS IS CONDITION. They may be inspected at City Hall, Mon.-Fri. 8:00 A.M.-4.00 P.M. The Police Dept, reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Submit sealed bids c/o Dep. Chief J. Sarver, at the Police Dept. SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES FREE ESTIMATES SALES and SERVICE Phone 948-2073 Lyle L Thomas Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers Dictation Equipment Typewriters All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement Br-\ nil. 4\:aZ Since 1908 • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle rw !■■ ■ ■ JIM, JOHN, DAVE, at 945-3412 Lake Odessa's 14th Annual Art in the Park was a booming success, according to Arts Commission officials including the event's first-ever Mother Goose Land, held to entertain the child­ ren. Here, Heather Smith of Lake Odessa creates a rainbow in the easel painting activity. BOXER AND BLACK LAB puppies mix, 8 weeks old. Free to good home. 948-9067 after 5pm._____________________ FOUND: 3 to 4 year old Norwcigan Elkhound, neutered male, very friendly, extremely compatible with children and cats and other dogs. Unable to keep. Will give away to good home with fenced yard only. 948-8706._________________ Delton school board still undecided FREE KITTENS three beauti­ ful healthy litter trained kittens, free to a good home, one orange and white, one orange, and one calico. 948-2418.___________ FREE TO GOOD HOME, 1 collie mix dog, female, 2 years old. Has had all shots, good with kids. 623-5874 FREE TO GOOD HOME, 1 Lab mix dog, female, 1 year old. Has had all shots, spayed, is good with kids. Medium size dog. 623-5874_____________ - NOTICE - Art/n Pa/7c a big success FREE: two cats, one or both, one year old, dcclawcd, spade, shots, litter trained. Call even­ ings, 945-2936. Help Wanted HELP WANTED: Hairstylist. For a confidential appointment call Helga at The Hair Port in Hastings, 945-3382. One year experience preferred.________ JANITORIAL SERVICES taking applications for light office cleaning in Hastings, evenings. Between 25-30 hours a week, five nights a -week. Must have own car and phone and be very dependable. Call 852-1980. LIKE TO WORK CONSTRUCTION? Wc have several openings m new unit. Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, and elec­ tricians, no experience ncccssay. Wc pay you while you learn. Call (616J-731-5520 or if long distance 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard. TAKING APPLICATIONS. COOKS AND WAITRESS OPENINGS. Apply in person Bob’s Grill & Restaurant 139 E. Court St Call 945-9022 for interview._________________ PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS WANTED: People oriented company, company owned vehi­ cles. 25c/ actual mile loaded or empty. Company paid family medical benefits, paid vacations, round trip dispatches, experi­ ence needed. EOE, M/F. Fineline Freightways, 435 E. Mill St., Hastings, 49058 (616)945-2771, 800-999-3533. WANTED: diesel truck mechanics, Cummins experi­ ence a musk Must luve own tools and be hard working. Company paid family medical and vacations. Finclinc Freight­ ways, 435 E Mill St., Hastings, 49058. 945-2771.___________ WANTED: general office clerk, data entry position. Must be enthusiastic, people oriented. Must have pleasant phone personality. 60 wpm minimum. Company paid family medical; vacation. Reply to Ad #322, c/o Hastings Banner, PO Box B, Hastings, MI 49058. Special election, pay-to-play, coaching appointments tabled Ten car windows shot out in spree Several thousand dollars worth of damage was caused last weekend in a shooting spree that damaged as many as 10 motnr vehicles parked in the Fine Lake area. Michigan Slate Police Trooper Rick Brown of the Hastings Post said a pellet gun was used on at least 10 cars between the evening of July 1 and early morning July 2. . "Al least 10 vehicles either had their windows shot out or had lhe metal (surrounding lhe windows) damaged," Brown said. The incidents all occurred at private residences within a five-mile area, Brown said. No other damage was done to the cars, but estimates ranged from a few hundred dollars to $1,000 for one resident who had a window shot out in his Lincoln and a van. Brown said there are no witnesses yet, but the investigation is continuing into the incidents. Motorcyclist hurt in Saturday crash A collision between a car and a motorcyclist in Hastings Saturday left lhe bike rider slightly injured. The car’s driver received a citation for failure to yield lhe right of way after the the 10:41 p.m accident on North Michigan Street at East Mill Street. Hastings Police Patrolman George Winick said Brian L. Haight, 28, was southbound on Michigan on his motorcycle when it was struck by a car driven by Jodi L. Reed, 19, of 303 E. Mill St. Reed, who was driving east on Mill Street, said she stopped at the stop sign and made a left from Mill onto northbound Michigan Avenue. But Haight, of 529 N. Hanover St., Hastings, said Reed pulled out in front of him as he entered the intersection. Winick said witnesses told him Haight was not speeding and had his motorcycle's lights on at the time of the accident Reed, who was not wearing a seal belt, was not hurt in the crash. Haight, who was wearing a helmet, refused treatment afterward. REAL ESTATE MILLER SINCE REAL EST'. ZE 1940 Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. & Mike Humphreys Cosmetologist wanted Call ... 945-5444 or 367-4176 REALTOR Associate Brokers Hastings (616) 945-5182 CAR & TRUCK REPAIR "Indras W WrjgHASTTNGS^^^ 1435 S. Hanover St.. Hasting*. Mich. 49055 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Sarrica Hear*: Mondoy 8 to 8 Tuatdoy Frida, 8 io 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA CtltUUlOTMB punwmiH Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! RETAIL SALESPERSON - WANTED For Lumber-Hardware Store Position requires pleasant per­ sonality as well as ability to meet customers with a smile and pro­ fessional manner. This will be a service-oriented person who en­ joys solving problems and work­ ing accurately with numbers. Ex­ perience a plus, however, we will train the right candidate. Apply in writing to — “SALES DESK” P.O. BOX C, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 by Kathleen Scott Despite holding a special meeting Tuesday evening, the Delton Kellogg Board of Education failed to make an official motion on three pieces of old business, which were discussed at previous board meetings. At its last special meeting June 27, the board agreed to tabic motions to hold a special election for an additional operating millage, in order that new board members elected June 13 could participate in the vote. The terms of Glen Weever and Joseph Noto began July 1. Incumbent Vern Scott was defeated June 13, and board Secretary Sally Mills did not seek re-election. The board also tabled until its next regular meeting, July 11, the possibility of a pay-to-play plan for the district's athletic program. Likewise, coaches for sports programs will not be appointed until a later meeting. Besides laying off 12 teachers following the defeat of the June 13 millage proposal, the board also recently acted on other personnel changes. Sharon Christensen, who served as assistant principal at the middle school, has been re-assigned to a sceince instruction position at the middle school after her principalship was eliminated by budget cuts. Brenda Conine, office assistant at the middle school, and Paula Moliter, teaching assistant, have been laid off due to low seniority and budget cuts. Three counseling positions have been trimmed from the board’s budget. Those counselors, Randy Knowles and Marie Knapp at the high school and Delores Mohn at the middle school, have been re-assigned to classroom teaching positions. Two custodians, whose names have not yet been released by lhe board, will be laid off mid-AugusL New executive committee nominations were approved by lhe board. Serving as president will be Weever, while fellow newcomer Noto will serve as vice president. Dorothy Kellie was voted to be the board’s secretary, and Norman Watson will serve as treasurer. Other committee appointments approved by the board include Weevcr, Donald Aukerman and Sylvia Forster to the finance committee; Aukerman, Noto and Forster to the personnel committee; Watson, Phil Stott and Kettle to the policy committee; and Stott, Watson and Weever to the grievance committee. School board meetings will be held at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month, with the exception of April 1989, when the meeting will be held April 17, (the third Monday). The meeting site will be Room 6264 of the middle school. The Hastings Banner will serve as lhe official publication of the district’s official notices, and the bulletin board outside of the superintendent’s office will be the official posting site. The Monday, July 11, meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in lhe middle school. Room 6264. Local man held after ‘celebrating’ by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Hastings man who was celebrating his softball team's first victory of lhe summer capped the evening Saturday with an accident and citations for drunken driving and driving left of center. A minor two-vehicle accident on M-37 north of Middleville led lo the dual citations for Richard S. Jordan, 21. No one was injured in the accident, authorities said. , Barry County Deputy Sheriffs A.L. Stein and Jay Olejniczak said Jordan was driving north on M-37 close to 1 a.m. when he crossed lhe center line into lhe southbound lane, left the roadway and hit a passing car. The driver of the other vehicle, a 59-year-old Middleville resident, told deputies he saw Jordan's car approaching, and Pre-trial set for local florist A pre-trial hearing has been set for Aug. 17 for a Hastings florist charged in the February 1987 burning of his business. A written wavier of arraignment was filed in Barry County Circuit Court Wednesday morning on behalf of Norman Barlow. A plea of innocent was entered on his behalf by Judge Hudson E. Deming. Barlow was bound over to circuit court June 30 on charges he set the fire that destroyed Barlow Gardens, 1505 S. Jefferson St., together with most of its contents. The charge of arson - real property carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. Barlow remains free on bond. LPN'S - RN'S 2:30 P.M.-10:50 P.M. • Part-Time We are looking for someone with leadership skills to work in our geriatric facility. We offer health insurance and vacation benefits for part-time. Competitive wages. THORNAPPLE MANOR 945-2407 Call B. Lavertey for Appointment i---- WANTED-----i interiors Retail Salesperson decorating knowledge and skills required as well I asSome a pleasant personality to sell lloor coverings, window treatments, wallpaper, ceramic tile, countertop, and related products. About 30 hours per week including some Friday even­ ings and Saturdays. Expenence a plus, however, we will train the right person. Apnt- ,;i writing to DECORATOR SALES R O. Box C. Hastings. Ml. 4905R he pulled onto the shoulder, but Jordan followed him off the road and struck his car. The man told deputies Jordan continued north on M-37 after impact He described lhe vehicle as a small red car with a flat tire. Deputies searched along M-37 until they found the abandoned 1983 Ford along the road north of Garbow Road. Deputies said the car had a fiat in the left front tire and was damaged in lhe driver’s door. They arranged to have it impounded, and returned to the scene of the accident. Meanwhile, sheriffs dispatch radioed deputies that the car's driver was at a service station in Middleville. Deputies went to the station, where Jordan told authorities he had been driving the vehicle. Jordan initially told deputies someone had clipped him, but then admitted that he either passed out or fell asleep and did not know what happened. Jordan, of 2286 Bachman, said he was fixing the flat tire when a passing motorist offered to give him a lift to a service station in Middleville. He registered .19 percent on the preliminaiy breathalyzer test administered by deputies and was taken into custody. Three arrested after car chase by Jeff Kaczmarczyk An Independence Day celebration led to three arrests early Monday morning after a driver led police on a car chase that ended in a one-vehicle accident No one was injured in the crash on North Broadway and M-43, but three of lhe car’s seven occupants were taken into custody by Hastings Police. The car's driver, Joseph G. Morrow, 28, pleaded guilty Wednesday to drunken driving, second offense; driving with a suspended Hastings man busted for drunken driving It began with a broken tailight and ended with an arrest for an 18-year-old Hastings man early Tuesday morning. The driver was taken into custody on charges of drunken driving, second offense, and violating conditions of a restricted license. Deputies said a warrant will be requested from the county prosecutor's office charging the 18-year-old with drunken driving, second offense. Barry County Sheriffs Deputies A.L. Stein and Jay Olejniczak stopped a 1980 Ford Fiesta at l:26 a.m. on Cook Road near Green Street after they observed the left tailight was not operating. They said they observed what appeared to be a bag of marijuana paraphernalia under the leg of a passenger and asked to see it. Deputies said the bag smelled like marijuana, and they asked the car's four occupants to step out of lhe car. Deputies found 10 empty beer cans inside the vehicle. The driver said they were returning from Grand Haven and said he didn't know how much he had had to drink. He registered .14 percent on a preliminary breathalyzer administered by deputies and was taken into custody. license, second offense; and fleeing and eluding police. Morrow, of 121 High SL, Middleville, was also arraigned Wednesday cn two outstanding bench warrants for failing lo pay 1987 court fines for driving without a license and possession of marijuana. A charge that he had never applied for a driver’s license was dismissed by lhe prosecutor. Morrow is schedule to be sentenced this morning in 56th District Court. Hastings Police Chief Dan Furniss said Sgt. Cliff Morse and Officer Pete Leach were on patrol al 4:08 a.m. Monday when they saw a driver on Stare Street near Michigan Avenue squealing his car’s tires. Police watched a-, lhe driver accelerated and hit his brakes several times, Furniss said. The vehicle continued to on State Street to Broadway, turning right onto Broadway. When police turned on lhe lights and siren on their cruiser, the vehicle accelerated as it headed north on Broadway. Furniss said speeds of 100 mph were reached during the five-mile chase. As they approached Charlton Center Road, the vehicle put on its left turn signal lo continue on northbound Broadway. But as the car began its turn, it fishtailed and went into the ditch on the left side of the road. Despite the high-speed impact, no one was hurt in the crash, Furniss said. ''We're very fortunate no one got hurt," he said. "The officers did a super job of getting it cleared up." Also arrested on bench warrants were Bradley Miller, 28, and Larry D. Picklesiemer. 22. Miller, of 8104 Bayne Road, Woodland, had an outstanding warrant issued by the Barry County Friend of the Court office, while Picklesiemer, of Main Street, Vermontville, was arrested for failing to appear in court, Furniss said. The car’s remaining four occupants were released, Furniss said. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-07-14.pdf 288c662229acb481d60b6f34bb06d0a7 PDF Text Text nASIINGS Pl'SUC LIBRARY 121 S, C1W CH SHEET Moiling,. d.ij-n 49053 ^UJSiie jlton restores programs, sets vote Pay-to-play details outlined for Saxons See Story Page 13 See Story Page 8 Hit and run driver being sought run accident last week that left no one hurt. The accident took place Thursday at 6:40 a.m. on M-66 in Maple Grove. Paul R. Beil, 18, told Deputy William at County Road 579 when a passing truck crossed the center line and struck tl< driver's side of his 1974 Oldsmobile. The vehicle continued on without stopping. Bell told Johnson. Bell, of 8920 Guy, Nashville, See Story Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Barry County Sheriff! deputies are looking for a driver involved in a hit-and- Johnson he was driving north on M-66 Scouts rush to aid one of their own Hastings Banner VOLUME 133, NO. 29__________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, JULY 14. 1983 described the vehicle as a 1978 blue Ford “ PRICE 25’ pickup truck. Johnson said Bell was wearing i seat Council approves ordinance for bed and breakfast inns belt and was not hurt in the accident The incident remains under investigation. Changed sign may have caused crash A recently changed stop sign in downtown Hastings may have led to a two-car accident in Monday that left one woman hospitalized. Carol Ann Nevins, 36, of South Hanover Street was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she received 30 stitches for cuts after the 4:30 pun. accident at the career of Center and Church streets. She was released after receiving treatment. The accident occurred while Nevins wu driving west on Center Street, said Hastings Police Deputy Chief Jerry Sarver. As Nevins passed through the intersection of Center and Church streets, her vehicle wu struck in the passenger side by a southbound car on Church Street, Sarver add. Nevins’ 1916 Dodge mini-van spun clockwise, tipped onto the driver's side, continued spinning and fell back onto its wheels before running up onio a curb on the south side of Center Street, he said. The southbound driver, 35-year-old Debra L. Hill, of 5328 S. Wall Lake Road, received a citation for failing to halt at the stop sign on Church Street Until recently, Church Street was a through street at that intersection. Two months ago, the intersection became a four-way stop, but last week officials removed two signs; making Center Street a through street from Broadway to Michigan Avenue. Driver cited after rollover accident A 17-year-old Delton driver ru dted for careless driving after a one-car rollover accident Friday in Orangeville Township. No one was injured in the accident, said Barry County Deputy Sheriff Ted DeMott. The driver, Jerry Lee Parsons, of 10761 S. Norris, was northbound on Enzisn Road north of Sever Road when he left the pavement close to 10:30 p.m. Parsons said he saw a deer in the road ahead, swerved to the right and lost control of his 1979 Chevrolet, DeMott said. Parsons and his three teen-age passengers were all wearing seat belts, DeMott said. Sheriff investigating theft from residence Authorities are continuing to investigate the theft of over $1,000 in electronic equipment from a Hickory Corners home last week. In broad daylight, an unknown; ^ber of burglars broke into the hot iz in the 15500 block of Noonan Road on July 5. Stolen items include a Symphonic videocassette recorder, valued at $350; a $400 Multitoch VCR; and a 19-inch Mitsubishi color television, estimated at $300. Burglars entered the home through the front door, breaking through the standard lock with a blunt instrument, said Barry County Sheriff’s Cpl. Michael Lesick. Pry marks measuring 3/8-inch wide were found on the door, and the lock's striker plate was left on the floor inside the home, he said. Because several other valuable items were left untouched in the residence, the home's owner told Lesick he believes the culprits were looking specifically for the items taken Lesick said the three articles taken were carefully disconnected by the burglars before they were removed from l the house. The theft remains under investigation. David Cairns, 16, son of Lee and Ruby Cairns, works with his Holstein cow Lazy to get her ready to exhibit at the Barry County Free Fair next week. David will bring the four-year-old to the fair to show at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 18. Lazy produces 22,000 pounds of milk a year. Barry County Free Fair to start this Saturday by Steve Vedder Featuring a multitude of old favorites, com­ bined with several revamped activities and promising new events, the 136th Barry Coun­ ty Free Fair opens its gates this Saturday. The fair kicks off with the non-livestock project judging at 9 a.m. and closes next Saturday. July 23, with the crowd-favorite mud run at 4 p.m. In between, the fair offers something for all ages, from the spacious mid­ way to bone-jarring demolition derbies and tractor pulls to trendy fashion shows and music jamborees. Fair manager Jerry Courtney said the fair could top last year’s all-time attendance mark of 53.000. • “Everything is on schedule.“ said Court­ ney. "Right now heat is a concern, but life goes on no matter what. We’ll take whatever weather is dished out. We’re expecting people to come out regardless." Highlighting the fair is the giant midway featuring W.G. Wade Shows. The midway grossed record profits a year ago in W.G. Wade’s first year and Courtney has similar expectations for this summer. “It’s some operation," he says. “It’s a big attraction." Heading the list of spectator thrillers is Fri­ day’s demolition derby, which drew l.~00 people last year, and next Saturday's mud run, which featured 130 four-wheeled trucks and 2,500 spectators in its debut last year. The fair also will offer a wide range of entertainment in the Community Tent, from the Gospel Music Jamboree on July 16 at 7 p.m. to four-group WCUZ-True Value Coun­ try Music Showdown Finals July 21 at 7:30 pm. The music showdown finals, which at­ tracted 2,000 viewers a year ago, features country and western singers from all over Southwestern Michigan. The fair also will be highlighted by new events, such as a figure-eight demolition der­ by Monday at 8 p.m. Three day* of harness racing arc now free while the county horse pull has been moved to Tuesday night al 7 p.m. Other favorites include the tractor pull on July 20 at 7 p.m. and the livestock sale on July 22 at 2 p.m. Hamess racing returns to the fair, beginn­ ing at noon July 16 at the grandstand. Racing continues the next two days at I p.m. Horse enthusiasts also can enjoy the county horse pull at 7 p.m. July 19 and the lightweight horse pull July 21 at 7 p.m. W.G. Wade Shows includes the midway and rides, such as a double ferris wheel, the Gravitron, the Himalayan and the Enterprise. New this year is the Pirate Ship, which swings between 40 and 50 riders back and forth like a pendulum. There will be a total of neary 30 rides. The midway opens al 5 p.m. Monday and will open each day thereafter at 2 p.m. “Kids Day." featuring special prices, will be Tues­ day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fair also will feature a skill-a-thon at 7:30 p.m. July 18 at the livestock exhibit bam. The activity is a fun test of dairy knowledge. The annouccmcnt of the Home maker of the Year will take place July 21 at 8:30 p.m. at the show bam. The award highlights Homemakers Day activities. Also returning to the fair is the Show of Champions July 23 at 9 a.m. The show features the top senior exhibitors in nine categories. by Jeft Kaczmarczyk Paving the way for the area's first bed and breakfast inn. the Hastings City Council ap­ proved an ordinance Monday to permit the businesses in the city. Council members discussed two provisions in the ordinance at Monday’s meeting but voted unanimously to approve the regulations. The request for the ordinance came from South Jefferson Street residents Robert and Laurie Casarez, who are arc seeking permis­ sion to open a bed and breakfast in their home. Bed and breakfast inns, which are becoming more and more popular in the Midwest, dif­ fers from hotels in that the owners must live on the premises. At most establishments, guests arc treated more like company than customers. The term “bed and breakfast” usually means a guest receives a room for the night and breakfast the following morning for the fee. The inns are most often found in large, older homes in primarily residential areas. The council tabled the matter in June for the required four weeks before acting on the pro­ posed ordinance, as directed by the city charter. Prior to approving the ordinance Monday. ! tvvral council members expressed concerns about the ordinance, including the possibility of owners in residential areas buying out their neighbors' homes to build parking lots, the length of guest visits and the size of guest rooms. Second Ward Councilman Don Spencer said he would have prefered a provision specifically prohibiting a bed and breakfast owner from buying out a neighbor’s home to build a parking lot. "1 don’t have any objection to an old run­ down building being tom down, but I don't want to sec a parking lol in a residential area," Spencer said. But other council members said the fact that there arc few homes in town large enough to function as bed and breakfasts should keep the prob'em from occurring. "I don't think we’re going to be overrun with them." Mayor Mary Lou Gray said. "There are very few large enough homes for a bed and breakfast." Mayor Pro Tern Dave Jaspcrse. who serves on the ordinance and planning commissions, said the cost of buying property in a residen­ tial area to build a parking lot would probably be too high for a developer to attempt. “I think the economics will prevent it." he Gray, who said she has talked with several bed and breakfast inn operators in the state, reported that few have had problems with visitors staying for more than a few days. See BED & BREAKFAST, page 14 After action by the Hastings City Council last Monday night, setting up guidelines for Bed and Breakfasts, one building that is likely to be proposed for such use is the "Noteworthy" structure, owned by Robert and Laurie Casarez and located at the corner of Jefferson and Walnut streets. Opening testimony heard Wednesday Goddard-Eckstein trial begins by Jeff Kaczmarczyk CHARLOTTE - Saying the two plotted the murder for love as well as to collect life insurance money, Barry County Assistant Hastings hires new elementary principal Jo Ann Stebbins of East Lansing has been named principal of Pieasantview Elementary School in Hastings, succeeding the retiring Joyce Guenther. Stebbins, who was introduced to the Hastings Board of Education Monday night, also will serve as a part-time assistant principal al the middle school and as the school system’s community services coordinator. She will begin working in the new position Aug. 15. "I'm pleased to be asked to join such a fine educational system," Stebbins said "Everyone I've talked to says great things about Hastings." When asked how she feels about having responsibilities in three positions, she answered, "It'll be a real challenge. 1 just hope I can live up to their (board members' and administrators') expectations." See...PRINCIPAL, page 14 said. “If you have to spend $75,000 to buy and renovate a property and you have to spend another $75,000 to buy out your neighbor, the economics are going to prevent it from happening." Jo Ann Stebbins Prosecutor Dale Crowley Wednesday began to build his case for murder and conspiracy charges in the trials of Shiron Goddard and Richard Eckstein. Opening arguments were heard and preliminary witnesses testified Wednesday in Eaton County Circuit Court on the first day of testimony in the murder and conspiracy trials of Goddard, 35, and Eckstein, 32. The joint trial with separate juries began this week some 18 months after Goddard returned to her Hope Township home Jan. 25, 1986, and discovered the slain body of her husband, Ricky Goddard, sprawled on the floor in the dining area of their modular home. Ricky Goddard, 32, had been shot in the back of the head with a shotgun. As many as 50 prosecution witnesses are expected to be called in the trial that officials expect to last anywhere from two to four weeks. The trial continues this morning in Eaton County Circuit Court. In opening arguments Wednesday, Crowley told the two juries the prosecution will present evidence that Goddard and her ex-lover Eckstein conspired with Kellogg co-worker Norman Woodmansee and Woodmansee's friend, George Zugel, to have Ricky Goddard murdered so Goddard could collect over $100,000 in insurance money. Woodmansee, who allegedly was to receive $3,000 for killing Ricky Goddard, was convicted of first-degree murder in July 1986 for his role in the slaying. Several items of jewelry were removed from the victim to make the murder appear to be a bungled burglary, Crowley said, but the absence of anything else missing in the house led police to believe Ricky Goddard was deliberately assassinated. 'We will expect to prove to you that they had the dual motive of being lovers aad of collecting insurance money," he said. Crowley painted a picture of Ricky Gtridard as a successful businessman, calling him a "hardworking, frugal individual" who was unable to please his once-divorced wi’fe. ’’The Goddards frequently argued ova such things as money," Crowley said. “And they argued over insurance.” In the prosecution's case, Crowley said he will introduce evidence that Goddard and Eckstein were having an affair, that Goddard and her husband had discussed a divorce and that she had upped her husband's insurance shortly before the murder. "We expect to show Sharon and Mr. Eckstein were lovers even before Sharon met Ricky, and that love affair continued even after Ricky’s death,” Crowley said. “We expect to show that Mrs. Goddard and Mr. Eckstein still have a love for each other even up to the present.” See GODDARD TRIAL, page 12 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 14, 1988 — NOTICE OF SALE — WET BASEMENT? Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the authority vested in me by law, I have levied upon certain personal property assessed to Hastings Tavern Corp /The Oftice Bar and located at 1624 S Hanover St., Hastings, Michigan, County of Barry; and described as follows; nydfuffe t • Chest Freezer, 16.2 Cubic color white, (modem) 1 • Commercial Stainless Steel, GAS GRILL 1 ■ Commercial ■ Stainless Steel, French Pryer. Pitco Fnaiator X SYSTEM 1 800 643 4232 Ftx ftt« on the kitpaeiton UNCONDITIONAL LIFETIME WARRANTY! Now, therefore, notice is hereby given that the said property will be sold in accordance with the foregoing on Friday, July 20.1988 at the hour of 4:00 p.m. said day at Fish Hatchery storage balding (use Green Street entrance), Michigan, to the highest bidder for cash to the extent necessary to satisfy the personal property taxes hereinbefore referred to. Hydroflo System Warrants your Basement against leakage for the Life of the Structure, Regardless of Ownership. Date: 7-8-1988 Witness: Helen M. Hewitt Jane A. Barlow Hastings City Treasurer Hastings Michgian South Jefferson Street SIDEWALK SALE FRIDAY and SATURDAY, JULY 15 and 16 Most South Jefferson Street merchants will be on the sidewalk with terrific bargains! Relax at the... County Seat Lounge, Little Brown Jug or Mexican Connexion More Great Bargains on State Street South Jefferson Street SHOPPING GUIDE Food-Drink Motor services County Seat Lour Little Brown Jug Mexican Connrv.on Ray James ' Real Estate Barry County Real Estate Shoe Repair Beebe’s Shoe Repair Sweepers Hastings Sweeper Shop Printing Progressive Graphics Electric Pool Services Burg-Dof Pools Hair care Dick’s Barber Shop Hair Care Center Outward Appearance Photography Brand’s Photo Tires T&M/Signs Tire Service D.J. Electric veterinarian Pharmacy Fred Hauser, DVM Bosley Pharmacy Sports Toys-Bikes Al & Pete’s True VAlue True Value Limousine Service Noteworthy Limo Hobbies Dugout Sports Center Downtown Hastings FREE PARKING • STORE HOURS • Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 8 Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.n Sunday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. W - PHARrnACYsouth jefferson street DOWNTOWN HASTINGS — 945-3429 X w The Waterpoofing Alternative Notice is further given that I will, pursuant to the statute in such cases made and provided, proceed to sell the .taid property or so much thereof as may be necessary to an amount sufficient io pay the personal property taxes now due and owing upon said pro­ perty in the sum of $1,127.40 together with cost and expenses of sale and that if it becomes necessary to sell personal property which brings more than the amount of taxes and charges, the balance from such sale shall be returned to the person, firm or corporation from whose possession the properly has been taken or to the person legally entitle thereto. Scouts plan fundraiser to help one of their own facing surgery Cub Scouts in Pack 3175. Hastings, this weekend plan to help one of their own in a rummage and bake sale. Proceeds from all sales of popcorn at the event will go to the parents of 8-year-old Nick Souza, who will undergo heart surgery Mon­ day at Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor. The fund-raiser is planned for Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the American Legion Post. No. 45. at the corner of Church and Green streets. Cubmaster Doug Ayars said the monetary total of the popcorn sales may not be much, but it cou’d help defray the costs of transporta­ tion for Mr. and Mrs. Jon Souza as they travel to Ann Arbor to see their son in the hospital. Nick, who will be a third grader at Southeastern Elementary School this fall, is a member of the pack, along with his brother, Joshua. 10. Ayars said the Souzas are fairly new in the community and the parents got their sons into scouting as a way to introduce them to poten­ tial friends. Nick is a Cub Scout while Joshua is a Weblo. which is a sort of two-year transition between and Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Nick also received a number of gifts from members of the pack as he prepares for his hospital stay. Ayars said the bake and rummage sale originally was planned to benefit Weblos so they could get Boy Scout-style uniform shirts. Those proceeds wall continue be used as planned, but the popcorn fund-raiser on behalf of Nick Souza will be an added feature. Ayars said. “Because the Cub Scout mono is to do our best, and Nick has done his best, we want to help him and his family in any way we can.” Hastings Airport work will be starting soon The second phase of construction in a 15-ycar plan for improvements to the Hastings Airport, operated by the City of Hastings and Barry County, is scheduled to start as early as this week, said County Com­ missioner P. Richard Dean. The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday authorized the airport commission chairman to sign a $210,000 Federal Aviation Administration grant contract for the project, contingent on the county prosecutor's ap­ proval of the pact. Commissioners said the prosecutor's office had not had a chance to finish reading the FFA document, but that the contract had to be signed in order for the work to proceed in a timely fashion. The city council also approved the signing of the contract at its Monday meeting. The federal grant, coupled with S12.9OO from state funds and 512,900 of local revenue from the the airport's capital assessment fund, will provide for a new ramp for airplane park­ ing on the east side of the proposed site for a new terminal, taxiways to and from the new ramp, taxiways from the old to the new ter­ minal site and out to the main runway. Reith-Riley of Battle Creek will be thet general contractor of the $235,000 project, said Airport Commission Chairman Charles Murphy. Several years ago. with a similar grant, the runway at the airport was extended, runway lights installed and a new access road built off State Road. In other business at the county meeting. Chairman Ted McKelvey informed the board that the county has a current bonding capacity of $39,596,965 and bonding debts totaling 510,995,000 from the Gull Lake and Gun Lake sewer projects, the Thomapple Manor constrution project and delinquent tax notes. After commissioners approved a Duncan Lake sewage disposal system in Thomapple Township last month, the board had asked County Coordinator Judy Peterson to deter­ mine the county's bonding limit, the current outstanding bonds and the available bonding capacity. The county board eventually expects to be asked to put its "full faith and credit” behind the bonds that will need to be sold to fund the Duncan Lake sewer system. Commissioners said they wanted to know the county's bon­ ding status before a decision has to be made. Peterson reported that the bonding limit under the state constitution is limited to 10 percent of a governmental unit’s State Equalized Value. Barry County’s SEV cur­ rently is $505,919,648. so its bonding limit is $50,591,965. she said. Commissioners adopted a resolution urging the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to provide for state reimbursement of personnel and equipment expenses incurred by local fire departments when they provide fire protection services on state and federal property. The board said it would send copies of the resolution to state representatives Robert Bender, Paul Hillcgonds and Donald Gilmer and State Senator Jack Welborn; and to fire departments in the county. "Ninety percent of our Tire departments are volunteers and need to be reimbursed," said Commissioner Rae M. Hoare as she asked colleagues to support the resolution. Dean asked the board to appoint a special committee to look into the possibility of establishing a 911 emergency telephone number throughout the county because state funding is available for part of the costs. However, several commissioners suggested that |ihc 911 topic remain with the property committee, which has discussed the matter in the past. Jan Hartough, county cooperative extension director, discussed details of a three-year $995,375 grant from the Kellogg Foundation. Barry is one of nine counties that will benefit from the grant, which will provide leadership development and educational training in the community; an opportunity for collaborative efforts within the county or with other coun­ ties; and education and training for local government officials. Hartough said each cooperative extension service in the nine counties will receive $3,000 of seed money and that demonstration funds for collaborative efforts and graduate assistanceships will be available. “1 think it's exciting that we’re part of it," she said. Commissioner Carolyn Coleman asked if Barry would be in a race with the other par­ ticipating counties to try to secure demonstra­ tion funds, but Hartough said "no.” “If wc were, we're ahead of the game, because wc’rc already getting (community) input through futuring, she added, speaking of the County Futuring Committee's recent survey. Florence Cook begins her ‘second century’ July 19 July 19 will mark the beginning of the se­ cond century in the life of Mrs. Robert W. (Florence) Cook, a longtime resident of Hastings, and now living at the M.J. Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Cook was bom July 19, 1888, at Hall’s Siding, a now “off-the-map” lumber mill community near Kalkaska. She was one of seven children of Sarah and John Harper, all now deceased. The Harper family settled in Hastings in 1892 when John opened a retail lumber business after suffering a third burn­ out of his saw mill operations. Mrs. Cook attended Hastings schools and was graduated in the Class of 1905. After at­ tending Barry County Normal, she taught two years in one-room country schools before enrolling at the University School of Music in Ann Arbor, where she studied piano and became a member of Mu Phi Epsilon, a na­ tional musical sorority. She married the late Robert W. Cook in 1912. He founded Highlands Dairy in 1929. which was the first dairy in the area to pasteurize milk. They had four children: Gretchen, who died at age 4; Constance McCloskey of Hastings; Marshall Cook of Delton; and Robert Cook of Oconto, Wise. Mrs. Cook is grandmother to 10 and great-grandmother to 15. A skilled graphologist, a longtime member of the International Society of Grapho Analysis, she enjoyed using her skills both professionally and as a hobby. She gave many public talks on graphology as a science for the purpose of character analysis and vocational guidance. Active in community service, she was a member and served as president of the Hastings Women’s Club, was a Sunday Mrs. Robert W. Cook School teacher and Sunday School Superintendent and was a member of the Women's Society at Hastings First United Methodist Church. She also has been a member of the Hastings Country Cub, Hospital Guild No. 22. and a book review club. She dabbled in oil painting in her late 80s. creating a number of paintings for her family. Another favorite hobby is playing bridge, and despite failing eyesight, she still plays a sharp game with family and close friends, using Texas-sizc cards. Getting ready for a fund-raising event this weekend are Cub Scouts and Weblos (from left) Doug Ayars Jr„ Ray McKay, Alan Tepp, Nick Souza, Jim­ my Arnold, Jason Souza, Dennis Hinckley and Cody Ayars. Proceeds from the sale of the popcorn at a bake and rummage sale Friday and Saturday will be used to help Nick Souza’s parents next week when they travel to Ann Ar­ bor to see him. Nick is scheduled for heart surgery Monday at Mott Children's Hospital. Smoke bomb burns parked car's interior in Woodland last week A parked car was badly burned in Woodland last week after an 11-year-old boy threw a smoke bomb into the vehicle on a dare. Authorities used a fire extinguisher to put out the blaze, but later called. Freeport fireman to wash down the 1983 Chrysler New Yorker. No one was injured in the July 5 fire that caused $2,500 in damage, said Barry County Deputy Sheriff Lynn Cruttenden. Cruttenden said three witnesses, ages 11 to 13, told him the boy had asked his friends to dare him to toss the lit bomb into the parked car. He attempted to light it once and dropped iL He picked it up, lit it a second time, and threw it into the interior of the car, Cruttenden said. The boy had just bought the smoke bomb from a store in Woodland, Cruttenden said. When the store keeper refused to sell them a pack of matches, one of the group went home and got his mother's cigarette lighter, Cruttenden said. A court hearing was scheduled for July 20 in probate court on a charge of arson burning of real property. . The boy was released to the custody of his mother. Cruttenden said he was driving past Main Street in Woodland at noon when he noticed white smoke coming from the inside of the parked car. As he droie closer to the vehicle, the smoke turned black, covering the inside of the windows with heavy soot. A local merchant brought out the fire extinguisher and put out the blaze, Cruttenden said. The car's owner told Cruttenden she had parked the car and was in a beauty shop on Main Street when she saw the fire truck drive past the store. Curious, she looked outside and found the crowd gathered around her car. KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS Information about the Hastings Area School Systems by Carl Schoessal, Superintendent A few weeks ago. many of the community's residents voted in the annual school election in order to select representatives to serve on the Hastings Board of Education. With that event occurring so recently and because the 1988-89 board began its duties at its organizational meeting this past Monday, July 11, it is ap­ propriate to consider how local boards of education function to meet their various responsibilities. John Fisher, past president of the Teacher’s College of Columbia University, has noted that, “The proper contribution of a school board member is not expertise, but wisdom; not detailed knowledge, but high values and sound judgment.” From that perspective, how do the trustees of the Hastings Board of Education make their “proper contribution?" First, consider the method by which the trustcees are selected and how they carry out their responsibilities. The Hastings board is composed of seven trustees, chosen by registered voters of the school district on a non-partisan ballot at annual school elections. Members of the board have the responsibility of making sure that the educational needs of Hastings area residents are met and of seeing that all activities and programs of the school system are conducted in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the State of Michigan, the rules and regulations of the State Board of Education, and procedures established by the Barry Intermediate School District. In order to do that, each board of education in Michigan appoints a superintendent as its executive officer and delegates to the superintendent the responsibility for im­ plementing board policy and for making deci­ sions concerning the management of the school system. The superintendent and the staff of the Hastings Area Schools serve as advisors to the board members and the public, keeping them informed about the needs and progress of the schools. In conducting board business, the superintendent’s recommendations usually precede board action on questions relating to personnel matters and the business affairs of the school system, selection of textbooks and instructional materials, and the development of curricular and co-curricular programs. Thus, board members don't have to be ex­ perts in all phases of school operation, but are able to draw on the professional knowledge of the school system's staff members in order to exercise wisdom and proper judgment as they make their decisions. Official business of the board is conducted publicly only in regular monthly meetings or special meetings. However "closed” ses­ sions, as permitted by law, occasionally are held before regular monthly board meetings in order to discuss certain items that will be on the agenda at those meetings. Advance preparation for each board meeting is very important, and such prepara­ tion is done through communications from the superintendent to the trustees, board commit­ tee meetings, and the interaction between the trustees and the residents they represent A quorum of four trustees is necessary to conduct any official business at a board meeting, and besides the board, members of the school system’s management team are present at the meetings in order to provide reports and explanations for items to be con­ sidered by the trustees. Once the board has made a decision about a matter, the school staff is responsible to sec that the decision is implemented as intended by the trustees. Education is more than just budgets, con­ tracts and negotiations. It's more than books and desks and buildings. It's even more than reading and writing and arithmetic. Education is a promise for the community’s residents • a promise that the schools will help them meet the myriad of challenges of the future! Members of the Hastings Board of Educa­ tion have been selected as the community’s representatives to bring this promise of educa­ tion to reality by making their “proper contribution.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 14, 1988 — Page 3 Couple to pay back $5,000 in welfare fraud by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Hastings couple who illegally collected nearly $5,000 in welfare benefit« from the Barry County Department of Social Services has been sentenced to return the money. At a rate of S20 every two weeks, David and Sherry Louiselle, of 630 N. Michigan Ave., will have up to 9 1/2 years to pay back S4.963 in general assistance and food stamps they received between September 1985 and August 1986. The couple falsely told the department David Louiselle, 34, was unemployed during the 12-month period. Additionally, David was given a one-year sentencing delay and placed on an informal term of probation following his guilty plea in May to a charge of attempted welfare fraud over $500. Sherry Louiselle, 32, was given a four-year term of probation for the same charge. The charge is punishable by up to two years in prison and/or $1,000 in fines. In May, the Louiselles admitted they failed to inform the DSS when David returned to work as a construction worker. But David said most of the S224 he was bringing home each week he spent on alcohol and gambling. At her husband's request. Sherry continued to receive general assistance and food stamps to make ends meet, her attorney said. "I think in a real sense, Mrs. Louiselle was a victim as much as the people of the State of Michigan," saiu defense attorney Michael McPhillips. "Mrs. Louiselle stuck by her husband through all the hard times. "By all indications, this activity by Sherry was an abberation, something that had never happened before in her life.” McPhillips told the court the couple is off welfare, and Sherry is working part-time. Before her sentencing June 29, Sherry burst into tears and said she was sorry for her actions. "I know what we did was wrong, but we needed the money. 1 just want to pay it back," she said. 18-yr. old offender given probation for criminal sexual conduct by Jeff Kaczmarczyk In an unusual move, a Barry County Circuit Court judge has sentenced an 18-year-old to a probationary term of three years after he pleaded guilty to second-degree Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Lower Peninsula Friday through Sunday Fair to partly cloudy daily. The highs will be in the 80s with the lows in the mid 50s to mid 60s. Upper Peninsula Friday through Sunday Fair to partly cloudy each day with the highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s and the lows in the 50s. criminal sexual conduct with an 11-year-old girl. Maintaining that defendant Troy Schrader and the victim both had a developmental age of 13 to 14 at the time. Judge Richard M. Shuster June 29 elected to undercut the state sentencing guidelines in sentencing Schrader to 46 days in jail with credit for 46 served. The guidelines normally call for 24 to 48 months in a state prison for the offense. In handing down his sentence, Shuster said the situation presented unusual circumstances. "It's unusual for this court to go outside of the guidelines on the low side," Shuster said. "Usually the court exceeds the guidelines on the high side. "But this is an unusual case," he said. "We have here a mutually entered into sexual exploration," Shuster said. "I think that falls into quite a different category than someone preying on another. That doesn’t make it right, Mr. Schrader, but it puts it in a different light" In May 19d7, Schrader, of 7737 Woodland Road, Lake Odessa, stood mute to first-degree criminal sexual conduct charge that he sexually penetrated the 11-year-old girl. Editor’s Notes. by David T. Young So what did I do to beat the heat last week? What did anybody do? During what has to be one of the most bizarre and uncomfortable weeks in most peoples' memories, I considered myself somewhat lucky. I stress the word somewhat I don't know about you folks, but I found the lOO-degree temperatures to be invasive tn my life. But I shouldn't complain too much, because there certainly were others who were affected more adversely than I was. I was lucky in that I work in an air-conditioned building. Good old J-Ad Graphics was cranking up the cool air pretty early each day and it was much appreciated here. But after spending nine hours in a cool workplace each day, it's quite a shock to walk out into an oven when you get into your car. Driving home without air conditioning presented quite a contrast from the pleasant work conditions. A person can become dizzy and nauseous in the half-hour it takes to traverse the road through Hastings to Gun Lake and finally to Wayland. The local banks didn't make it any easier, with their temperature readings flashing in the midst of the haze. What they told us was something we already knew, it's just that they were telling us exactly "how hot is it?" Once I got home after my half-hour • >t horror, I found that I had difficulty in simply raising my fork and spoon to feed myself. Yes, the heat can make even the simplest of tasks major accomplishments. In the midst of this discomfort, there were all kinds of hints offered on how to cope with the miserable weather of last week. And there were numerous television stories about what was good and bad about the dry, hot and humid conditions. We were told that the heat could make us grouchy. We were told that we should watch our little ones, older ones and pets carefully because they may not be able to handle the heal as well as the rest of us. We were told that we should look on the bright side because the heat and drought has produced fewer mosquitoes. Those who had field days with the recent developments included politicians who saw they could make some hay in an election year by touring drought-plagued farms, medical experts who constantly were being asked by media types about heat dangers to watch for, air-conditioning and fan salespeople for obvious reasons, area parks with swimming holes, and possibly stores with air conditioning. Those who may not have made out quite so well were farmers, construction workers, builders and those others who make a living in Michigan's out-of-doors. "Average" folks who work by day and seek rest, relaxation or recreation by night had to be affected adversely in a number of ways. I spent a great deal of my time coping with the sticky situation last week by taking in the wonders of Gun Lake and its soothing waters. My family recently bought an annual sticker for our car, an investment that paid for itself handsomely last week alone. I came to believe that Barry County was fortunate indeed to have such an asset within its borders. Now that the worst is supposed to be over, better limes have to be ahead, don't they? We did get another feeble rain last Sunday afternoon and early Monday morning, didn't we? It may too late for the weather's perennial whipping boys, the farmers, but I'm told by a few reliable local prognosticators that it always rains at the Barry County Fair to make things difficult for some of the events and celebration of the fun. This is not unlike those who say they guarantee rain by waxing their cars or by scheduling events like family reunions and jicnics, that could be spoiled by showers. So there are a lot of people who are using "Murphy's Law" to hope for a little bit or more of the wet stuff to fall. As for me, I've had enough, as I’m sure many of you have, of dry, hot and humid conditions and I'm sure it cannot continue. Some have taken to praying for rain, some are counting on Murphy's Law and some have simply gutted it out, hoping that eventually we'll see a turn for tte better. I fall into the last category more than anything else. As far as I'm concerned, let it rain on our parades, even if it means sacrificing a little personal pleasure. Last Sunday afternoon I went for a walk in the drizzle, just to try to recall what rain feels like. I guess it's true that when it comes to the weather, everybody talks about it, but nobody can do anything about it. So what this boils down to is that the biggest frustration over the heat and drought is there really isn't anything we can do about this miserable situation except ride it out and hope for the best. A popular song many years ago asked "Who'll Stop the Rain?" My response a week ago was. "Who'll Start It?" My response now is, "Who'll Sustain It?" That offense carried a maximum sentence of life in prison. The case went to trial last May, but after the prosecution rested its case, Schrader agreed to plead guilty to the lesser second-degree offense. Criminal sexual conduct in the second degree carries a top penalty of 15 years in prison. Prior to sentencing, Schrader told the court he regretted his action and had learned his lesson. "I just know I did a bad thing, and I've turned my life over to Christ now," he said. "I was raised in a Christian home, and anything I can do to help out society, I'd like to do." Schrader was ordered to pay $200 in court costs, $200 in fines and $8.16 in restitution. He also was directed to have mental health counseling and to complete his high school education. VIEWPOINT In a stinging criticism of the welfare system, Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster blamed the program for allowing the fraud to take place. "We don't condone what Mrs. Louiselle did, but we have to consider our welfare program that allowed them to take the money and gamble it away," he said. "There's no question in this court's mind that the welfare system needs vast overhauling. Cases like this drive this point home." Before sentencing for David that same morning, Prosecuting Attorney Judy Hughes said she supported a delayed sentence for him. "I see the merit to giving Mr. Louiselle the keys to his own sentence at the end of one year’s lime," she said. On his own behalf, Louiselle said he already had discussed making restitution with DSS officials and asked for the opportunity to continue working so he could pay back the agency. "No, I don't want to go to prison," he said, after being prodded by the court "I'd like to keep working and pay restitution and keep my life together." David said he had been working steadily and was no longer drinking. Shuster said a high recommendation from David's employer helped convince him to give David the delayed sentence. "Certainly if you have the ability (to work) today, you had the ability before," Shuster told Louiselle. "You're a big, strong, good-looking young man, and there's no reason you should be on welfare." Along with the one-year probation, David was ordered not to drink alcohol. Both also were directed to stay off welfare, except with the consent of the probation department "What we're interested in is for you two to become productive citizens," Shuster said. "We want you two to become taxpayers like the rest of us. We want you to be putting in, not taking out of the system." Commentariesfrom our editorial staffand the community— The Primary: Stakes are too high to stay home The primary election is less than three weeks away, but this announcement lixcly will be greeted wiiji a collective yawn in many corners. If so, that’s a real shame because the primary often is where the action really is. Too many people bypass this August exercise and vote instead in the much more publicized November general election, largely because of the hype over the national presidential vote. But many important races closer to home arc decided in August. For example, if you sit out the primary, you will not have any say in who the Barry County drain commissioner will be. Robert Shaffer and Audrey Burdick are the only two running for the post, and both arc Republicans. The winner of their race for the GOP nomination will be unopposed in the November general election. There are many areas in the county where Republicans traditionally have dominated the election process, making the primary victor a virtual shoo-in for the office. Historically, candidates who real’y have wanted to “throw the rascals out" in some local races have been better off running in the primary than opposing incumbents in the general election as members of the opposite party. There is plenty at stake in this primary. Voters can help choose whether Robert Huber or Jim Dunn will face incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Donald Riegle in November. They can choose the GOP standard bearer for the county clerk's office in a race between Jeanne McFadden and Nancy Boersma. They can choose a number of county commis­ sioners, like in the 1st District, where Ivan Snyder and Marjorie Radant will vie for the job because the winner will not be opposed in November. The Democrats have something at stake here, too. If they stay away from the polls on Aug. 2, they will not have a candidate to face incumbent 5th District Repubican Con­ gressman Paul Henry in November. James Catchick, who was disqualified from the primary ballot because of a snafu with his petitions, needs plenty of write-in votes in order to legally get his name on the general election ballot. This is not to mention the many township races that will be decided in August, along with some local millage issues. This is not to mention the Third District Court of Appeals race that includes a "favorite son" or “favorite daughter," if you will, in Prosecutor Judy Hughes as one of the candidates. This is not to mention the importance of the circuit court judge runoff between three hopefuls. The Banner will provide information about the primary races in its July 28 issue. With that in mind, we hope voters will take the opportunity to learn more about choices available to them that will affect them more directly than any presidential derby. And we hope that a good many of the voters won't let the chance to make important decisions pass them by in August. To wait until November just throws away some important power at the ballot box. By the way, don’t spoil your primary ballot by attempting to vote for both Democrats and Republicans. You have to vote a straight party line or your votes won't count. Primaries are funny that way. Nevertheless, take the time to make some important decisions on Tuesday. Aug. 2. The November general election is not the only game in town. LETTERS from our readers.... PUBLIC OPINION: No apology is necessary Did you forget about the nurses? To the editor: ; The reprimand you received for your coverage of Norm Barlow’s hearing raises two critical issues: 1) Norm's right to a fair and open proceeding: and 2) the public's right to know the details of the proceeding. As a citizen of the United States and Michigan, Norm is entitled to contest the charges against him in open court—to have his accusers face him before an impartial judge, and if the case comes to trial, an impartial jury of his peers. Norm's rights result in the public having the right to know the details of the police, court and investigators' actions. Those who are Norm’s friends must remember that he is guaranteed a fair hearing precisely because the public—including friends and relatives—has the right to be informed. Would any of us prefer the secret systems practiced in the Soviet Union. Cuba, Chile, several Eastern Block nations, and other countries, where people accused of a crime literally disappear overnight? No. instead we cherish this system established over 200 years ago in the First, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Norm Barlow has been both a business associate and a friend of mine for a number of years. I know him to be a hard worker in his business and an energetic supporter—with time and money—for community projects. I have had several recent opportunities to offer him my support and encouragement during this difficult time for him and his family. A friendship, however, does not alter my strongly held belief that his court proceedings should receive the same detailed news coverage as any other. The Banner owes him no apology. His rights—and ours—are not at stake. _. . Sincerely, Robert J. Johnson Hastings To the editor: Burger King is on State Street To the editor : You must be new in town. They arc building the Burger King on State Street, not State Road. There is a difference. C.E. Sutton Delton Matt Gahan Bob Brown Gert Stasch Mike Havens Larry Strouse It’s happening at Fish Hatchery To the editor: The exhibits and concert at the Fish Hat­ chery Park last Friday were a marvelous an­ tidote to the heat we've been enduring lately. As the cool breeze refreshed us, we brows­ ed the exhibits of polk art. portraits and scenic oil painting, tatting, calligraphy. Native American Indian art and spinning. The prelude delighted both young and old. Tracey Reynolds, age 12. opened it. playing our national anthem and "When the Saints Go Marching Home" on her trombone. Then Kcri Schroeder, age 8. enchanted us, playing her violin. Her sister. Eleanore. age 10. played her cello in a wooded setting. The "Mood" Jazz group began playing at 7 p.m. Those four young men. all Barry County youths, were excellent. They played timeless music with good rhythm that was pleasing to all ages. Congratulations to Geoff Gibson. Jason Hunt. Brandon Davis and Dan Cheeseman. The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County is giving families wonderful entertain­ ment Friday evenings this month. Sally Stanton Middleville Article on SIDS helpful To the editor: It has been two weeks tonight since the Channel 41 report on SIDS. "A Cradle Song". I'm writing to thank you for the Reminder's coverage of the topic on June 21. I was pleased with the picture and the article was clear and helpful in generating interest. It was a suprise to both my husband and myself that we were not identified in the ac­ tual program. In fact, as the minutes ticked by. 1 was concerned that I wasn't going to be "on" after all! At least Tony got to make the closing paren­ tal remark! Thanks again for your held n covering the story. Yours truly. Suzanne M. Proefrock Kidder Hastings How did you manage to “beat the heat”? In regards to the article about Pennock Hospital, July 7.1 agree with every thing said in the story, but one very important group of people were left out. Not only do you need a "loyal medical staff." you also need hardworking, loyal nurses. A hospital can't be run without either one. I would like to give a standing ovation to all the 1CU, OB, Mcd.-Surg., Surgery, and ER nurses who have worked overtime and cross­ trained to keep all shifts well staffed. And for giving the best "TLC" to the patients, in this arca’ Thank you, Brenda Callihan A loyal Pennock employee Hastings EDITOR’S NOTE: When the writer (me) was referring to "medical staff' or "professional staff” in the story. I thought he was including nurses, too. I regret the misunderstanding. Hastings Joe Bullock Last week was one of the most uncomfor­ table in recent memory for area people in terms of the weather. Temperatures were well above 90 degrees every day and last Wednesday the thermometer climbed to 100 degrees. What kinds of things did you do last week to try to "beat the heat?" Matt Gahan, Hastings: "Most people pro­ bably went swimming, went to the beach. 1 stayed inside downstairs where it was cool. I also went to work at Cinder Pharmacy where it was air conditioned and I went swimming when I could, too." Bob Brown, Hastings: "Stayed in a car all day.” Banner Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O Box b (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michiaan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 26 - Thursday, July 14,1988 Subscription Rates: $13.00 per year in Barry County; , $15.00 per year in adjoining counties: and $16.50 per year elsewhere. Gert Stasch, Hastings: "1 was at work and it’s air conditioned there. (Scars in Hastings). And I live on the channe1 (at Middle Lake), it’s cooler there than it is in town but it’s still hot. The evenings were cool — that’s what made it good.” Joe Bullock, Hastings: "Got wet. 1 went swimming at Gun Lake." Mike Havens, Hastings: "Sat in a pool all day!" Larry Strouse, Hastings: "Go to the lake.” Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 14, 1988 Chester R. Bohley MIDDLEVILLE - Chester Raymond Bohley, 76, of Middleville, passed away July 10, 1988 al Pennock Hospital. Mr. Bohley was bom on August 26,1911, in Linton, Indiana, the son of Samuel and Flo A. Stanley Baxter Charles J. Church HASTINGS - A. Stanley Baxter, 74,1919 N. Broadway, Hastings passed away Wednesday, July 6 at his residence. Mr. Baxter was born on June 20, 1914 in Jefferson Company, Indiana, the son of Oliver and Bertha (Sipe) Baxter. He was raised in Columbus, Ohio and attended schools there graduating in 1932 from Columbus High School. He was married to Edna Mae Harrison on June 20,1935. He was employed at the Kenney Pape* Company in Columbus, Indiana for over 30 years. He served as president of the company for 10 years before his retirement in 1979 when he moved to Hastings. He was employed for a short time at the Barry County Lumber Company and for the past several years, until his death, served as Internal Audi­ tor for the National Bank of Hastings. He was a member and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church and a long time member of the F & AM. Mr. Baxter is survived by his wife, Edna Mae, one son. Dr. William Baxter, MJD. of Hastings; four grandchildren; one great grand­ child; one sister, Ruth Myers of Taylorsville, Indiana; and one brother, Norman Baxter of Elmhurst, Dlinois. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl and Clyde Baxter. Funeral services were held Friday, July 8,1988 at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. G. Kent Keller officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, 232 W. Grand St, Hastings, MI. 49058. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. CALIFORNIA - Charles J. Church, 77, of 267 Alpine Avenue, Chula Vista, California, a former Hastings resident, passed away Satur­ day, June 18,1988 at Seripps Memorial Hospi­ tal in Chula Vista. Mr. Church was bom on November 30,1910 in Greenoch, Scotland, son of John and Elizabeth (McVeigh) Church. He was employed as a machinist by E.W. Bliss for 32 years. He was married to Anne Earley, she preceded him in death in 1977. He later remar­ ried Margaret Bayne, formerly of Hastings in Round Rock, Texas. Mr. Church is survived by his wife, Margaret; three step-daughters, Diana Jensen of Bonita, California, Barbara Bayne of Coro­ na, California and Patricia Krohn of Austin, Texas; three step-grandchildren; two brothers, Hugh Church of Vincentown, New Jersey, George Church of Massapequa, New York and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service and burial was held in New York. Diana Lynn Criswell DELTON - Diana Lynn (Mack) Criswell, 40, died July 4, 1988, after a long illness. Mrs. Criswell was bom in Battle Creek and raised in Delton, graduating from Delton Kellogg High School and Wright’s Beauty Academy. . She moved to Florida eight years ago and was a member of the Seminole Christian Church of Seminole, Florida. She worked at Madira Hair Stylist in Madira Beach, Florida. Mrs. Criswell is survived by her mother, Donelda Allen and step father C.B. Allen of Delton; a sister, Loretta Jones of Battle Creek; a brother, James Mack of Phoenix, Arizona; a neice and three nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1984 and her father in 1976. Funeral services are pending. (Peoples) Bohley. He was married to Jean Macy on April 16,1937. He was employed for 35 years at Kelvinutor Company in Grand Rapids as an electrician. Mr. Bohley is survived by his wife, Jean Bohley; four sons, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bohley of Hartselle, Alabama, Mr. Donald Bohley of Jenison, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Bohley of Alto, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bohley of Middleville; two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Steve (Cheryll) Luttrell of Middleville and Mr. and Mrs. William (Jeannie) Selby of White Cloud; 11 grandchildren; one great grandchild. Memorial services were held Wednesday, July 13, 1988 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Hastings, Mr. Charles Blackburn officiating. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Evelyn A. Willison DELTON - Evelyn A. Willison, 82, of 2208 East Hickory Road, Delton passed away Monday morning, July 4, 1988 at the MJ. Clark Home in Grand Rapids, where she had resided since 1982. Mrs. Willison was boro August 25, 1905 in Allegan, the daughter of Nelson and Nettie (German) Martin. She was married to George WilHson on August 5,1929. He preceded her in death Janu­ ary 22, 1978. Mrs. Willison was employed for 15 years as a secretary and cafeteria supervisor at the W.K. Kellogg Community Schools. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Augusta. She is survived by two step-sisters, Gladys Willison and Francis DePriester, both of Hickay Comers; one sister-in-law, Linnie Martin of Hastings; four nephews and one niece. Mrs. Willison was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Winslow Martin; and two step-brothers, Louis Buller and Earl Butlaer. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July5,1988 at Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Rev. Elmer Faust officiating. Burial was at East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the MJ. Cark Home. John W. Zaboly ATTEND SERVICES ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North Si.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. July 17 - 8:00 Holy Conununion, 9:15 Church School (all ages). 10:30 Holy Communion. Saturday, July 16 10.30 Adult Memb. 1:304:00 Pool Party; 8:00 NA. Tuesday, Ju­ ly 19 - 7:30 Child & Fam. Serv. Bd. 6:30 Softball PH Supp. Grp. Wednesday. July 20 - 7:00 Bd. Elders. Thursday, July 21 - 7:30 Adult Memb. 8:00 AA. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen A. Higbee Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. 9:30 morning worship service, nursery provided. Broadcast of this service over W'BCH AM & FM. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. David D. Garrett. Phone 948-2229 Par­ sonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Schoo!, 10:45 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm, Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School, 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule for Sum­ mer months (Memorial Day through Labor Day): Holy Eucharist. 10 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday, 7:00 p.m. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings. Ml 49058, Nor­ man Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 9484201 home. Schedule of services. Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, ‘The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady, Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:45. classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:00 (Elem. Bi­ ble Quiz T<-sms at 5:00). Bible Stu. -e».. at 7:30 p.m. with SM* club for girls and GBB club boys. ------------------------------------------------ --- \ The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Comploia Prescription Servko HASTINGS SAVINGS 1 LOAN ASSOCIATION Hotting* and Lake Odetsa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hotting*, Inc. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 44:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Horn of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banfield Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Garner. Pastor. James R. Barren, Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 9454995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd., 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun day School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hartgerink. Phone 6644811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS - John W. Zaboly, 75, of 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, died Thursday, July 7, 1988 at Thomapple Manor. Mr. Zaboly was bom on November 21, 1912, in Malden, Mass., the son of Stephen and Mary (Samakovitz) Zaboly. He was raised in Malden and attended schools there. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army. He was married to Nellie Ruiler in 1946. They lived in the Chicago, Illinois area, moving to Hastings in 1984. He worked as a factory worker all his working life. Mr. Zaboly is survived by a son, John Zaboly of Malden, Mass.; one granddaughter; a sister and a brother; two sisters-in-law, Lois Bremer of Middleville and Trudy Truax of Wayland; a brother-in law, Fred Steiner of Middleville; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday morn­ ing, July 11, 1988 at the Fairmount Hills Memorial Park Cemetery in Willow Springs. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thornapple Manor. Fred B. Hannapel MIDDLEVILLE - Fred B. Hannapel, 47. of Elmwood Beach, Gun Lake, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 1988 at home. Mr. Hannapel was bom on June 25,1941 in Grand Rapids, the son of William and Phyllis (Riggs) Hannapel. He attended Kalamazoo Central High School, graduating in 1959. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Western Michigan University in 1963. He was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity at Western Michigan University. He was married to Ann M. Klausmeyer on June 15,1963. He was the owner of Economy Priming Company and Mid-West Specialties in Parchment Mr. Hannapel is survived by his wife Anne M. Hannapel; two sons, Fred W. Hannapel and Eric D. Hannapel both of Gun Lake; one daughter, Heather A. Hannapel of Gun Lake; his mother, Mrs. Phyllis Hannapel of Kalama­ zoo; two brothers, Bruce Hannapel of Martin and Bill Hannapel of Plainwell. Mass of Christian burial was Friday, July 8, 1988 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, Gun Lake with Rev. Father Don Neale as celebrant Burial was at Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mayo Clinic- Cancer Research, Boys and Girls Town, Hastings Hospice, and Middleville VJ.W. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Josephine I. Leggett HICKORY CORNERS - Josephine I. Leggett, 85, of 204 East Shore Drive, Hickory Comers, passed away Tuesday evening, July 5, 1988 at the Borgesr Nursing Home in Kalama­ zoo, where she had been a patient since Febru­ ary 2, of this year. Mrs. Leggett was born August 22, 1902 in Clyde, Michigan, the daughter of Frank and Hattie (Seeley) LaPorte. She was married to Leo Leggett December 15,1921. She had lived the past 30 years at the Little Long Lake address and was formerly of Kalamazoo. Mrs. Leggett was a member of the North Presbyterian Church and in recent years had attended the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. She is survived by her husband, Leo; three grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Leggett was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Jean Alban in 1973; a sister and a brother. Funeral services were held Friday, July 8, 1988 at Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Rev. Elmer Faust officiating. Burial was at Ml EverRest Memorial Park, Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice. Lancaster named top student at Nebraska College of Engineering Inturonce tor your tile. Homo. (uslnoss ond Car WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hailing, — Nashville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Honing* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS AAember F.O.I.C. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. THE HASTIHGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hosting* BOSLEY PHARMACY "Proscription*" - (IBS. teller ion - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hasting* Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cock «d- — Hasting*. Michigan \ ? Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Banficid Sunday School 9 a.m.; Banficid Worship 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel Sunday School 9: 30; Country Chapel Worship 10: 30. There was a car fire on Main Street in Woodland last week. Mary Collins of Sunfield came to Woodland to have her hair done at her daughter-in-law’s beauty salon Tuesday, July 5. She left the windows of her car partly down because of the heat. Somehow a smoke bomb got dropped into the back scat arca of the car and landed on the floor where it ignited some papers. The entire interior of the car was destroyed. Jim Wickam, Woodland Fire Department chief, said that it could have been an accident or that he could not release the name or names of the juvenile or juveniles under investiga­ tion. The incident is being investigated by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Tami Gunden will sing at the Lakewood Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 31. Gunden is studying in North Carolina and she travels extensively, singing inspirational music designed to be appealing to teenagers. She is the niece of Ken and Dorothy Geiger and has appeared at Lakewood Methodist previously. Robert Born and his wife, Barbara, who went to Egypt to work on a new sewer system for the city of Cairo, are back in the United States on vacation this summer. They recently spent a few days at the dome of his parents. Bob and Vesta Bom. who live on Main Street in Woodland. The elder Bob is recovering from surgery at Thomapple Manor, but be was able to come home while his son was here. Robert went to Egypt in February 1987. He is in charge of all pipe and electrical installa­ tions in the new sewer plant. He works close to the Nile River and said he passes the Sphnix and pyramids every day on his way to work. He and his wife have seen many ancient historical and biblical sights and sites while in Egypt. He had a hard time the first few months with the language barrier becaus*. all the workmen in his crews speak Arabic, but it has become easier to com­ municate with the men in time. The Boms drink bottled water exclusively while in Egypt. This is their first trip home since accepting an assignment from an engineering company in St. Louis, Mo. Fred Walker will sing and entertain with his Martin accoustical guitar in a program en­ titled "All About Worship and Laughter" at Lakewood United Methodist Church on M-50 at 7 a.m. Sunday evening, July 17. Kilpatrick Church Adult Fellowship had a picnic at Brodbeck’s Pond Saturday even­ ing. Will Brodbeck said the pond is four feet lower than it was a year ago due to the drought, but several young Brodbecks were enjoying a swim when the picnicers arrived. Members of the group who attended the pic­ nic were Evelyn Goodrich, Betty McCurdy, Lillian Vandecar, Arland and Vera Hyde, Lawrence and Hildred Chase. Clyde and Doreen Shoemaker and Jim and Cathy Lucas. by Catherine Lucas Ella Kantner spent a few days in Pennock Hospital recently. She was treated for a disgestive problem. A United Brethren combined church hymn sing will be held at Calvary United Brethren Church in Lake Odessa Sunday evening at 7 p.m. Sunday evening services are not being held at Kilpatrick Church during July and August, so that the members can enjoy the special events at other area churches during the summer. Sail! McCloud, one of Lakewood High School's Vagabonds both last year and next, sang at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church on Sunday. Work is progressing on a new room for the Woodland Townchousc. This room will open some time in August. The room has been paneled with unedged maple boards from a tree that grew in Woodland Township on Carl Enz's property. The one tree provided 1,020 board feet of lumber. The Townehouse now has a license to have a live band in the new room for special events or private parties. The room has a private entrance. Woodland Women’s Study Club board of directors met at the library on Thursday to plan next year’s programs. Those who attend­ ed were Lucile Brown, Annemarie Othmer, Cathy Lucas, Virginia Crockford, Marguerite Dick, Bernice Vroman and Betty Hynes. Programs will include a new slide show of Australia by Denise Daniels, book reports and exchange students or student musical groups and other interesting subjects and people. Lucile Brown is at home recovering from the shingles. Conrad Krammln of Coats Grove Road had a fire in the wheat field he was harvesting last week. The field is west of the Coats Grove Church, and while mostly straw burn­ ed, the fire came close to the house. Kremmin managed to get his combine out of the wheat field safely. Woodland Food Co-op has new while win­ dow shades on the front windows. This adds a lot to the comfort inside the building during the current hot weather and it adds to the ap­ pearance of the store front from the street. Cliff Mattson served as delegate from the Woodland Lions Club at the Lions Interna­ tional Convention in Denver, Colo, the end of June and early in July. He also served as a representative of the Michigan International Convention committee. He was accompanied by his wife, Evelyn. When the Mattsons left Denver, they con­ tinued wist and visited Cliff’s two sons, Gary and Michael, and his sister, Sharon JaJonie in Orange County, Calif. They say Evelyn's sister, Glenna Uyeda, in Orange County, too. Harold and Arlene Yerty left the Woodland area to return to their home in In­ dio, Calif, last week. They had been in Michigan since mid-April, visiting relatives. The last few weeks were septn as guests of her brother, Garold McMillen and his wife, Merecedeth, in Woodland. Road commission to go on 4-day, 40-hr. week New summer hours arc in effect at the Barry County Road Commission until Aug. 31. Jack Kineman, engineer-manager, said employees requested switching from a fiveday work week to a four-day, 40-hour weekly schedule. As a result of the change, road crews and the office staff will work from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Hours previously were 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Mon­ day through Friday, Kineman said. Margaret K. LaLonde HASTINGS - Margaret Kathryn LaLonde, 77, of 121 North Washington, Hastings, passed away Friday, July 8, 1988 in Huntsville, Alabama. Mrs. LaLonde was bom on July 30,1910 in Bever Island, Michigan, the daughter of John and Mary (Walkner) McCormick. Shortly after she was bom they moved to Northport and lived in a lighthouse. She attended Northport schools. She moved to Hastings in 1964. She was married to Frederic LaLonde in 1928, he preceded her in death in 1952. In 1969 she married Floyd LaLonde, he preceded her in death in 1983. Mrs. LaLonde was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Church. Mrs. LaLonde is survived by three sons, Dwight of Hastings, Claude of Grand Rapids, and James of West Virginia; three daughters, Sheila Sottillic of Monroe, Sharon Margaret Milam of Tennessee and Mavoureen (Mary) Williams of Hastings; 16 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; one brother, Douglas McCormick of Northport; three sisters, Betty Olli of Northport, Janet Luczyk of Muskegon and Grace Wisniski of Manistee. She was preceded in death by two infant sons, Eugene and Nolan; three brothers, James, Donald and Leon; two sisters, Justine Malkowski and Violet Carlson. Graveside services were held Tuesday, July 12, 1988 at Wilcox Cemetery, Maple Grove with Father Cletus Herman officiating. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Woodland News r Rick Lancaster, a 1972 graduate of Hastings High School, has graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Nebraska College of Engineering and Technology, Omaha campus. In addition to being the top student in the university's College of Engineering and Technology, Lancaster was the only one to graduate Summa Cum Laude. He earned a bachelor of science degree in engineering technology. Lancaster, who now resides in Nebraska, is the son of Kenneth Lancaster of Hastings and Verna Lancaster of Lansing. Rick was a recipient of the Walter Scott Scholarship from 1985-87. He also received a University Honors Scholarship, which is given to the person with the highest grade point average in each class of each college, in 1986-87. He was named to the dean's list every semester. Based on performance and potential, he was selected by the faculty as the student to be honored at the Annual University Honors Convocation during the 1985-86 school year. Lancaster also is a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Tau Alpha Phi honor societies. His grandparents are Ina Colvin and the late Elmer Colvin of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lancaster, also of Hastings. He is married to the former Charlene Schneckloth of Neola. Iowa. They have two sons, Eric. 8. and Brian, 116. Call 9484051 The HASTINGS BANNER Exercise FGHrwsscn CuniM American Hoart £ > Association Xr of Michigan Hastings Charter Township The Hastings Church of The Nazarene at 1716 N. Broadway announces a change in its schedule of services for the Sunday of July 24. They are as follows: Clerk's Office. Juanita A. Slocum Hastings Charter Township Clerk 3853 S. Broadway Rd. Phone 948-8662 The Weight-Loss Professionals Are at Diet Center. You wouldn’t think of letting just anybody cut your hair, and yet your health is much more important than your hair. When you need to lose weight, you need the experience of a professional. Call Diet Center today for a free, no-obligation con­ sultation and find out --- —--------what the weight-loss A UnilodWoy Agency - SPECIAL NOTICE — December 31, 1987. The report may be re. ewed by appointment at the When You Want the Best ADVERTISING - NOTICE The annual audit report and annual local unit fiscal report for all the funds nas been filed with the Michigan State Department of Treasury for the year ending He added that road commission employees still will be available at other hours to handle emergency situations, such as a traffic hazards. "I believe this will be more efficient,” Kineman said of the new hours. "There should be some (fuel) savings on not going out to the job and coming back (so many times). ” If the new schedule proves successful, he said it probably will be implemented next summer, too. July 24 • 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. All are cordially invited to attend. I (jCnter* ? professionals at Diet Center can do for you! CALL FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION Hour*: Mon Fr< I»m.4pm. in Plainwoll 635688! HASTINGS 948-4033 �The Hastinqs Banner — Thursday, July 14, 1988 — Page 5 Thompson-Rugg announce engagement McCrumb-McCoy unitedin marriage Russells celebrated 50th wedding anniversary Christine McCoy, daughter of Eunice Sabo of Great Fails. Mont., became the bride of Todd McCrumb of Hastings, son of Al and Judy McCrumb of Hastings, March 26 at St. Peter & Paul Church in Great Falls. McCrumb was attended by Randy Win­ chester of Middleville, best man; and Ray Cobos. Ventura, Calif., Scott Duflo, Mid­ dleville; Steve McCrumb. Hastings; and Jeff McCoy and Jim Potter, both of Great Falls. Nicholos Benson was ringbearer. John Ryan and Michael Chcbul of Great Falls were ushers. Bridal attendants were Lynett Bavis, maid of honor; and Becky McCrumb, both of Grand Rapids. Jamie Campbell. Nancy McKay. Susan Russell and Kris Scherault, all of Great Falk, were bridesmaids. Destiny Simon was flowergirl. The newlyweds were honored at a reception at Great Falls, and at Hastings. McCoy, a graduate of Great Falk High School, studied chemical engineering at Mon­ tana State University and k employed at Rogers Department Store in Grand Rapids. McCrumb. a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, joined the Air Force for four years, serving in Korea for one year as a senior airman with the security police. He is employed with the Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids. The couple now lives in Kentwood. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Russell celebrated their 50th anniversary July 7 by preparing a dinner for 40 friends at Stoney Point, Crooked Lake, Delton. The decorations were done in yellow and white and Hurricane lamps held yellow candles at each table. Hope M. Thompson, daughter of Panner and Rosemary* Thompson of Nashville, will marry Russell Rugg. son of Robert Rugg of Battle Creek and Joanne Rugg of Bellevue The bride-elect is a 1984 graduate of Lakewood High School. The prospective bride-groom is a 1981 graduate of Bellevue High School and k employed by Johnson’s Work Bench of Charlotte. The wedding has been scheduled for Sept. 17 at the Methodist Church in Bellevue. Re-elected to officers’ positions on the Hastings Board of Education last Monday night were (seated from leit) Secretary Pat Endsley, President Ann Ainslie, Vice President Larry Haywood and Treasurer Dr. William Baxter. Trustees on the board continue to be (standing, from left) Mark Feldpausch. Diane Hoekstra and the Rev. Michael Anton. Hastings Board of Education keeps same slate of officers for coming year by David T. Young The slate of officers for the Hastings Board of Education will remain the same for the next year. The board, in its annual reorganizational meeting Monday night, re-elected Ann Ainslie president, Larry Haywood vice president, Pat Endsley secretary and Dr. William Baxter treasurer. The remaining members of the board, trustees Mark Feldpausch, the Rev. Michael Anton and Diane Hoekstra, served as the nominating committee for the officers' slate. In other routine matters, the board Wilcoxes to observe 40th wedding anniversary Morgans to observe 40th wedding anniversary Bert and Ellen Morgan will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house given by their five children on July 16 at 3 p.m. at their home, 9063 Enzian Road. Delton. They were married July 17, 1948, in St. Johns. Mich. All friends and family are invited to come and share in their special day. The couple requests no gifts. Roy and Shirley Wilcox, who were married July 18, 1948, are celebrating their 40th wed­ ding anniversary July 23 with an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. al their home. 2255 Barber Rd. Friends and relatives arc invited. The open house is given by their children Linda and Dave Oostindic, MichacJ and Becky Wilcox and Mark Wilcox. designated the treasurer, secretary and business manager as signatories on checking accounts and authorized the superintendent and director of operational services to approve withdrawals from savings accounts. Designated once again as depositories for the school district were Great Lakes Federal Savings, Hastings City Bank. Hastings Savings and Loan, and the National Bank of Hastings. The board also authorized continuing its accounts with the Hastings City Bank for another year. It was noted that Baxter now has a potential conflict of interest in that ht recently was named to the board of directors for the National Bank of Hastings. Baxter abstained from voting Monday in any matter that involved that financial institution and will continue to do so. Superintendent Carl Schoessel was authorized to sign documents on behalf of the board and Business Manager Nelson Allen was appointed designated agent of the board for issuing and posting notices of all meetings, with Bonnie Converse and Ruth Beck named as alternates. See...SCHOOL BOARD, page 9 BARRY COUNTY 136th Saturday, July 16 thru Saturday, July 23 HOMEMAKER'S DAY DEMOLITION DERBY Thursday, July 21 FIGURE 8 Mon., July 18 »:OO P.M. Grandstand: Show Arena Endsleys to observe 60th wedding anniversary Russell and Marjorie Endsley celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with friends and neighbors Sunday. July 3, at their home on Guy Road in Nashville. The Endsleys have one son, Rex. of Bellevue. They also have six grandchildren and 12 great-granchildren. Russell Endsley and the former Marjorie Dingman were married July 3, 1928, in Battle Creek. They have lived in Barry County all their lives and were engaged in fanning until 1968. Russell worked for Ernie Rasey, erecting pole buildings from 1968 until retiring in 1973. Russell and Marjorie attended the Mayo School as children. After leaving the farm they purchased the Mayo School and con­ verted it into their present home. Russell was an avid racoon hunter and trap­ per in the county for many years. Scott-Carroll announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Leo Carroll of Maple Grove Road. Nashville, have announced the engage­ ment of their daughter. Julie Lorraine, to Brian Scott. Scott is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Scott of Thomapple Lake Road, Nashville. The bride-elect is a 1982 graduate of Maple Valley High Schoo). The prospective bride-groom is employed at Hoover Universal in Charlotte. An Aug. 13 wedding is being planned. 6 Month CD EFFECTIVE ANNUAL j YIELD | Grandstand: MUD RUN! Taylor-Erb announce engagement Robinson-Peterson united in marriage Mr. and Mrs. Jim Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Peterson have announced the mar­ riage of their children, Jayne Robinson to Eric Peterson. The marriage took place on June 25 at Faith Baptist Church in Auburn, Wash. The maid of honor was Carrie Robinson, sister of the bride, and the best man was Scott Peterson brother of the groom. Craig Robinson, brother of the bride, was the ringbearer and Pamela Peterson, niece of the groom, was the flowergirl. The grandparents of the couple are Mrs. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Peterson. Mrs. Ted Peterson. Dr. and Mrs. Woodrow Buehler, and Mrs. Margaret Peterson. The couple will reside in Grand Rapids. Pioneer Bank NORTH BRANCH MICHIGAN (313)688-3051 or 1 800 622-1889 4:00 P.M. Grandstand $6°° •6 TRACTOR AND PICKUP PULL wed., July 20 • 7 p.m. Farm Stock Tractor Pull Following admission $700 HORSE PULL Tuesday, July 19 7:00 P.M. There’s lots to do and see...at HOME! Spend the weekend in Barry County! HELP WANTED S10.000 MINIMUM DEPOSIT ANNUAL RATE j Mr. and Mrs. Terry Taylor of Clarksville and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Erb of Lake Odessa have announced the engagement of Cindy Marie Taylor to Kevin Dean Erb. The bride-elect is a 1986 graduate of Lakewood High School and is presently employed by United Bank at the Alto Branch. The prospective bride-groom is a 1982 graduate of Lakewood High School and k ser­ ving in the United States Marine Corp.. San Diego, Calif. An Aug. 12 wedding is being planned. sat., July 23 •6 M, July 22 KOO P.M. Fast paced telemarketing office needs mature, experienced per­ son to handle counter and tele­ phone sales. Must have data en­ try skills, entry level or above. Send resume to ... AD #319 c/o Reminder, P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Michigan 49058 Thursday, July 21 7:30 P.M. WCUZ/TRUE VALUE HARNESS RACING Saturday, Sunday, Monday July 16,17 and 18th 1:OO P.M. * FREE GRANDSTAND Country Showdown Thursday, July 21 — 7:30 P.M. — Show Arena • Free Admission KID'S DAY Tuesday, July 19 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Special Discounts on AU Rides mu W.G.WADE * SHOWS �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 14. 1988 MCP Bookkeeping & Tax service Ann Landers Complete bookkeeping service and income tax preparation. BY OWNER 495 Rork Road (Airport Rd. & M-37 Area) 5071 N. Shore or. Pleasant Lake, Delton Sunday, July 17 • 1*6 appointment Call Owner at 979*9162 evening* or 948*2286 623-2660 Executive walkout brick ranch on Thomapple River. 1 % ac'es with irrigation system ano lanscaping. Custom woodwork throughout. 2-3 bedrooms, 2Vi baths, 2 kit­ chens. 2 fireplaces, double divided garage with openers. Country kitchen with pantry and lots of cupboards, dishwasher, solar system, hot water heat. Large family room. Storage building. In excellent condition and ready for immediate occupancy. $95,500. Land contract possible. Unwanted shoes can be useful E5I COMPUTERS i • I •MS/DOS MS/DOS I? :•: Compatible 1 Software B Paper Cables § Printers _______________ Transceiver I 501 West State Street Hastings. Mi. 49058 Phone 616-948-9637 Fox 616-948-9636 I Dear Ann Landers: My husband is in the private sanitation business. He picks up for malls and other stores. Sometimes he brings home useful items that have been thrown out to make room for new goods. Almost every month my husband brings home a big box of shoes from the Thom McAn stores. Each shoe is split up the side so that it cannot be resold. Ann. when I sec these perfectly good shoes ruined it makes me sick. My friend who works in an area emergency shelter tells me that they are in dire need of shoes for men. women and children. My grandfather, who is a shoemaker, has offered to fix the shoes that are salvageable. I'm sure other people in the shoe repair business would help if they were asked. I wrote a letter to the president of the com­ pany but he did not reply. Meanwhile, perfectly good shoes are being sliced. Can you persuade this company to stop the foolish practice and donate those shoes to shelters for the homeless? Please try. — Con­ cerned in Bristol, Conn. Dear Conn.: Something is wrong somewhere. A spokesman for Thom McAn told us that it is company policy to throw away shoes only when a single shoe from a pair is missing, or the pair is mismatched (different sizes), or if a shoe is defective. • Slashing good shoes and tossing them in the dumpster is against company policy. Shoes that don't sell are donated to local charities. By the time this letter appears in print I doubt that your husband will be picking up any more slashed shoes from Thom McAn. The home office is going to check the stores in your area to make sure that the unsold shoes get to charities that need them. months of my life. Strangely enough, to look at us, you would bet that we are the happiest couple in town. '•Ed” and 1 are attractive, outgoing professionals with excellent in­ comes. We have a lovely home and two new cars. In public Ed treats me like a queen. At home, he is both physically and mentally abusive. I have no one to blame but myself, however. The abuse started well before we married. If 1 went into detail about the beatings, you'd think I was making it up. If you met Ed, you would not believe my story. He is totally charming. I can't count the number of women who have told me how lucky I am. The reason I’m writing to you is to warn other women. Men who are abusive will not change after marriage, no matter what they say. It only gets worse. I don’t know what is going to happen. Ann, but I hope I live to start my life over. - Dead End in Virginia. Dear Va.: Your only hope is joint counsel­ ing that works, or else get yourself out of that marriage. If you can’t locate a counselor or a family service agency experienced in this area, con­ tact the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. It will refer you to support groups and counseling programs in your area. The toll-free number is (800) 333-SAFE or write to P.O. Box 15127, Washington, D.C. 20003-0127. Your letter should put to rest once and for all the crazy notion that women-beaters stop when they marry. A man who punches and slaps his girl around during courtship will knock the daylights out of her after the knot is tied. Marriage doesn’t halt abuse Dear Ann Landers: The advice for that mother in Springfield whose son refused to visit a dying relative was right on the money. I know because I have been there. When I was 14 my father died as a result of an accident at work. I went to the funeral, but I refused to get close enough to the casket to sec him laid out looking “so natural," as some people said. The most shattering memory of my entire life is my mother yelling at me, "Go give your father one last kiss. I told her I didn’t want to.'She kept insisting, "If you love your father you will kiss him goodbye!" 1 couldn’t make myself kiss that corpse and no amount of pressure was going to make me. Many years have passed and my mother still gives me digs about how I refused to kiss my father goodbye. She makes frequent Dear Ann Landers: I have been married for eight months. These have been the worst eight Don’t push kids on death RETAIL SALESPERSON - WANTED For Lumber-Hardware Store 22 OZ. COMMERCIAL STAIN RESISTANT as low as g y| 00 CARPFTING ■ ■■ __________________ — PP'CES GOOD WHILE CUR zNT SUPPLIES LAST — Position requires pleasant per­ sonality as well as ability to meet customers with a smile and pro­ fessional manner. This will be a service-oriented person who en­ joys solving problems and work­ ing accurately with numbers. Ex­ perience a plus, however, we will train the right candidate. Apply in writing to — “SALES DESK” P.O. BOX C, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 • NOTICE • yd We have the BIGGEST INVENTORY off Carpet EVER!! We must move it out. Stop in for Great Savings! Sealed bids will be received at the Wayland City Hall, 160 W. Superior Street, Wayland, Michigan 49348 on behalf of WAYLAND AREA E.M.S. and the CITY OF WAYLAND until 11:00 a.m., August 1,1988 at which time they will be opened and read aloud These bids are for the construction of an office and garage (pole construc­ tion) approximately 6.500 sq. feet. Bids are to be In eight (8) parts: 1. ) Excavating, filling and grading. 2. ) 3. ) 4. ) 5. ) 6. ) 7. ) 8. ) Concrete Structure Painting - staining Electrical Plumbing Heating and air conditioning Fire suppression system Stop in today to see Miller’s BIG SELECTION of Carpeting, Linoleum, Ceramic, Hardwood Flooring, Tile ... and More! Plans and specifications are on file at WAYLAND AREA E.M.S., City Hall, 160 W. Superior St., Wayland, •Michigan 49348. Phone (616) 792-2958. A $25.00 bid deposit is required for a set of plans and specifications which will be refunded upon their return OPtN 9 a.m. 'til 8 p.m. Monday & Friday; 9 a.m. 'til 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday in good condition. Each bidder has the option of bidding on one or any combination of all eight (8) contracts. A codified or cashiers check in the amount of 5% of the bid payable to WAYLAND AREA E.M.S. must accompany each bid as a guarantee of good faith. Bids are to be in a sealed envelope with the words •AMBULANCE BUILDING" plainly printed on the out­ Miller’s FURNITURE & CARPET STORE 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. 945-2091 THE HOME MFROYDCXT LOAN ACCOUNT O FIRST0! AM RICA. side. WAYLAND AREA E.M.S. and the CITY OF WAYLAND reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids references to my inadequacy as a son anu that incident as "proof.” 1 was so pleased when you consultant. Dr. Harold Visotsky, said that children should be permitted to do as they please when it comes to attending funerals. Some can handle it. others can’t. Those who can’t shouldn't be made to feel guilty by relatives whose ideas are a little different. — No Name No Town. Dear N.N.N.T.: The response to that Idler was surprisingly heavy. And almost everyone applauded the advice. No way could I put out this column without the generous help of my consultants. Bless them one and all. Flying pets can be safe Dear Ann Landers: The column that described how unsafe it is to fly pets made me write my first letter to a newspaper. I work in a kennel in Southern California. We fly puppies and kittens all over the world. They have gone as far north as Alaska and as far south as Florida. Recently we sent two Himalayan kittens to Saudi Arabia. Not once has an animal arrived sick or in­ jured. No animal in our care has ever disappeared. What some shippers don’t know is that you can’t just shove an animal into an ordinary crate and forget about it. The crate must be made escape-proof. Here are some helpful hints: Use bread bag twist ties to fasten the door, even though there are locks on it. Take four bungee cords (stretch rubber with a hook on each side) and hook them from front to back and side to side. The last cord should go across the door. It will then be impossible for an animal to escape He cheated on lunch hour Dear Ann Landers: You are wrong when you say that most women know when their husbands are cheating. My husband and I had breakfast and dinner together several days a week. He never went anywhere in the evening without me. We were together every weekend. So. when did he have time to fool around? You guessed it. Lunch. For 10 years he met this dame at noon for a quickie. She supplied the apartment, and he brought tic food. I never caught on because I never dreamed there were people who would settle for so little. Is my saga unique? — Fool­ ed in S.F. Dear S.F.: Unique? No. When it comes to sex. man’s imagination knows no bounds. (And the same can be said for woman.) Are you struggling with decisions about sex and needing more information to help you make them? Ann Landers' newly revised booklet, “Sex and the Teenager, ” can be like talking tc a good friend. To receive a copy, send S3 plus a self-addressed, stamped No. 10 envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562. Chicago, III. 6O6I1-O562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Barry County Historical Society meets at museum The Barry County Historical Society held a picnic at Bernard Museum near Delton in June. This was the last membership meeting until September. The picnic was well attended and it included a tour of the grounds and buildings. Mrs. Ber­ nard and Clare Richards opened the old tunnel from the home of Dr. Bernard to the old obstetrical hospital which is now the main museum building. Several people who had visited the museum many times had never before been in the tunnel. A $100 check was given to Charlton Park Director Diane Smith in memory of society member Amy Bauer. The money will be plac­ ed in the Charlton Park fund to help place a new steeple, which will be a copy of the original steeple on the church at the park when the church was at Carlton Center. Lightning struck and destroyed the original steeple, and the one now on the church is smaller. Bauer had been personally concerned about putting an authentic steeple on the church. A $200 check was presented by Society Treasurer Diane Phillips to the Bernard Museum for whatever use decided on by the directors. Richards received the check for the Bernard Museum. Society president Joyce Weinbrecht reported the Upjohn Bam at Charlton Park e will be placed on a new foundation, yet to be built in the late July or August. Gary Ham­ mond, who built the foundation for the Up­ john House, will be the foundation contractor, but his schedule will not permit construction before then. Diana Phillips showed the new 1988 Historical Society Memorial Plate to the group. It features Bowens Mills. Plates will be available for sale at a booth at the Hastings SununerFest in August. Maureen Ketchum spoke to the group and introduced Thomas Eveland, an Eaton County attorney who is running for Barry and Eaton Fifth Circuit judge. Jerry Koe from the Michigan Historical Commission spoke about the March 1989 opening of the new State of Michigan Museum. He commented that he had never before visited Bernard Museum, and that he found it most interesting and impressive. The society held an election and Lansing Gilbert became the new president. Jane Barlow was elected vice president, Cathy Lucas secretary, and Diana Phillips remains treasurer. On July 7 the out-going and incoming of­ ficers and board members met at Provincial House. A report was made on last year’s ex­ penses and a new budget was approved for 1988-89. A document was drawn and signed by those present. The document presented the Upjohn House and bam and all funds held for comple­ tion for these buildings to the Charlton Park Board after the completion of the bam founda­ tion by Gary Hammond, after he has been paid for that work. Various committees reported upon society projects to the new board. The next society meeting will be held at Bowens Mills on September 15. Il will begin at 7:30 p.m. and everyone who is interested in Barry County history is invited to attend. The meeting will include a tour of the Bowen House, as currently restored. Refreshments will be served. At the meeting, plans will be made for the annual society banquet in October. Any member who pays dues before that meeting wQI owe $4. At that meeting and after, dues will be $5. Dues can be sent to Diana Phillips. 532 West Sager Road. Lake Odessa News: On Monday, July 4, a group of about 50 in­ terested people gathered at the Page Memorial Building at 10 a.m. for sealing of the time capsule, the final event of the 1987 Lake Odessa Centennial. This later date was chosen to give time to assemble records of the centennial celebration and other materials. Mrs. Evelyn Pierce was chairwoman of the capsule committee from the local historical society. She made welcoming remarks and read a poem appropriate fur the occasion. Village President Steven Garlinger added his comments. LOAHS President Thomas Pickens then followed and introduced the members of the local Masonic Lodge, who were present to perform the ritual similar to that of laying a cornerstone. William Stan­ dage led the ceremony. Several Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts and leaders attended in uniform. They were especially invited with the premise that they may well be on hand in the year 2038 when the capsule is to be opened. The board of directors of the Friends of the Library met Tuesday, July 5, to review the report of the bratwurst booth at “Art In The Park" and made recommendations for the next time around. Plans were brought up to Take your heart to court. Or on a bike ride. Or out for a jog. Whatever your sport. vigorous exercise can help keep your heart healthy as it deems in its best interest. WAYLAND AREA E.M.S. CITY OF WAYLAND unless someone lets it out. This is how we've been doing it for 20 years and our success record is 100 percent. — Michelle G.. Upland. Calif. Dear Michelle: Nobody can argue with a 100 percent success record. Your letter should serve as a guide to animal shippers everywhere. Thanks for writing. C* American Heart Association WEVf RGHHNG FOR Lfff date for the mmu iuix.ik.-uh io or iickl Thuis- day, July 21. A schedule was announced for further luncheons, evening meetings open to the public with speakers and for newsletters to members and contributors. Many nonmemoers contributed hours of worx at the Ju • ly 2 booth. Local teacher and writer Richard Bailey will be the speaker at the July luncheon. Mrs. Keith Haller was honored at a recep­ tion Sunday afternoon, July 10, at the Con­ gregational Church, where she has served as organist for 50 years. The refreshment table was most attractive and included two cakes baked and decorated by Helen's sister, Mrs. Morris Carey Jr. of Portland. One was in the shape of a grand piano. Ladies of the church served as greeters and hostesses. Robert Shoemaker, on behalf of the church board, presented Helen with a plaque and words of appreciation. She has played on some occasion at every church in town, for countless weddings and funerals, besides ser­ ving her own church these many years. Helen, in turn, paid tribute to her father, the late Leander Peacock and his wife. Reine, for making music lessons possible in her early years. Many of the congregation, plus family members and guests from the community attended. Barry County Marriage Licenses: Alan Bowman. 28 of Middleville and Jamie DeGraves. 27 of Middleville. Michael Harrison. 26 of Hastings and Lori Clarkin. 20 of Delton. James Cochran Jr.. 20 of Plainwell and Julie Schulz. 18 of Plainwell. Ronald Pritchard. 20 of Middleville and Cynthia Orr, 19 of Middleville. Mark Willett. 25 of Hastings and Lisa Hayes. 23 of Hastings. Edgar Andrews. 67 of Delton and Viola Payne, 70 of Richland. John Nash. 36 of Middleville and Christina Boysen. 31 of Middleville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 14, 1988 — Page 7 From Time to Time... by—Esther Walton Through the Year 1938; The month of April April 7, I938. gave the election results in two articles. The first headline slated, "Negative Vote on Liquor Question Was Decisive." Hard liquor by the glass was "snowed under by a majority of about 8 to 1," reported the Banner. The Municipal Coun question was approved by the necessary 60 percent. The second report covered the election of city officers. "Republicans get all city of­ fices" declared the headline. Wi'liam A. Schader. Republican, had no opposition and was elected mayor, succeeding Charles H. Leonard. The County Board of Supervisors also were elected at the spring election. The changes in the Board of Supervisors also were listed. The board had 20 members. 16 Republicans and four Democrats. The calendar for circuit court appeared on the front page of the Banner the first issue of the month. It listed all criminal causes; jury civil causes; non-jury civil causes; chancery causes and "causes in which no progress had been made for more tlian one year." These in­ cluded law cases and chancery causes. In addition to the circuit court calendar there was a column headlined "Court House News" which listed probate court business and the warranty and quit claim dees issued by the register of deeds. The list of jurors for the Apri1 term was also published. The sub-headline noted that four women were chosen on the panel for circuit court. Apparently, women serving on juries was still rare and unusual. The two wandering senior editors of the Banner had their articles on the front page. W.R. Cook wrote about France and the "voteless" women of France while M.L. Cook issued his last letter "for the Banner concerning his Florida vacation." Under “Local Concerns." the business featured was the Michigan Slate Farm Bureau, which was organized in 1919. Accor­ ding to the article. "On April 8. 1935, the Michigan State Farm Bureau, with elevators scattered about the state, took over the Ed­ monds Elevator here with Mr. William Parker as manager of the new concern." The article continued, saying Barry County had once held first place in number of new members but "holds fifth place in the state at the present... During the past year, many im­ provements have (been) made at the local elevator, including covering the entire plant with metal siding and putting the roofs in first class condition." The farm Bureau collection of buildings was at 125 N Church on the SE comer of Church and Apple streets. The distribution of primary money was a front page item for the April 14 issue. The one-room schtxils received from a low of $5.46 for the 3 frl. Eagle school in Assyria up to $165.25 for the Yankee Springs 3 frl. Con­ solidated schools received from $3,000 to $11,000. Spring was the popular time to build. A headline announced "Healthy Interest in Building and Remodeling of Homes". The ar­ ticle reports, ground has been broken for at­ tractive homes for Mr. and Mrs. William Mc­ Call on N. Michigan Avenue; Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hodges will start one on S. Church Street; Mr. and Mrs. Burr Van Houten on the comer of S. Park and W. Walnut; Mi. and f Mrs. Russell on Lincoln Street; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gaskill on S. Broadway; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Benham on the comer of S. Park and Marshall Street. One of the most active clubs in the county during the 30s was the 4-H clubs and in this issue of the paper the article demonstrates just how active the 4-H was. Titled "Achievement Day for the 4-H”. it announced that 400 girls would model the clothes they had made. It went on to say there were 95 clubs with enrollment of 775 members and 101 local leaders. W.R. Cook continued his articles on Europe, stating that American tourist business was growing in Europe. Two articles on city business stated that a wrist watch was presented to retiring Mayor Charles H. Leonard and that the finance committee and city auditor presented their report for the fiscal year. The city’s finance was in fine con­ dition and the city’s indebtedness "consisted of a note for $2,000. given for the special sewer project." The county's news was ’hat the Board of Supervisors held a two-day organizational and appointment of committees session. Clyde Wilcox was elected chairman of the board. Circle Pines Camp instituted the summer season with its ninth year of cooperative train­ ing schools and institutes. According to the Banner. “This camp will provide the af­ filiated organizations and their individual members a cultural center ... for a cooperative educational and recreational pro­ gram." It continued with "most summer camps divide the family, the children going one place and the parents another, but in the Circle Pines Center the whole family can par­ ticipate as there is a wide range of activities in recreation, creative arts and crafts, music and sports..." Other upcoming summer creational news was the American Youth Hostel formed a local committee and planned on using Reid's Hotel on Thomapple Lake as a hostel. "Over night lodging will be provided for at least ten boys and ten girts, and facilities for cooking indoor or outdoor will be provided." Easter seison had arrived and special pro­ grams were held throughout the day. A long front-page article gave each church’s an­ nounced program with this statement "Following are the announcements of the various churches, sermon topics, etc., arrang­ ed in the order in which the churches reported.” Under local business concerns, Walter Wallace was spotlighted. The filece tells about the various businesses Wallace owned and operated. At the time the article was written. Wallace owned a store known as Farm and Home Appliances, and a grocery store in the Withey building. The Withey building was located in the 200 block of W. State Street. An editorial graced the front page of the April 21. 1938. Banner staling "Public Opi­ nion Alone Can Stop New 'Pump-Priming' Spending Spree". It was a discussion about the federal government being "Four Billion Five Hundred Million Dollars Deeper into the Red" and it asked the readers to contact their representatives and senators to defeat a bill that primed the pump. Rotary members were also given a speech on national affairs with John Lovell of Detroit talking about the United States heading towards a dictatorship type of government. A wrap-up about the "Fine Exhibits al Achievement Day" mentioned the 4-H win­ ners and their projects. The city moved closer to getting a "Tourist Park" by obtaining the deed for what is now known as Tyden Park. Two separate accidents landed on the front page. One was an automobile accident that oc­ curred near Whiskey Run (M-37 south of the city). Two people were seriously hurt. Another accident killed a young man of 23 when dynamite exploded and killed him. The fire department also had two calls that week. Neither fire caused serious damage. On the lighter side. W.K. Kellogg opened Clear Lake Camp to 4-H members of Barry. Allegan. Branch. Calhoun. Hillsdale and Van Buren counties. A. K. Frandsen clothing business was the feature under local concerns. It traced Frandsen’s business to 1911 when he "leased part of the Stebbins block and put in a stock of merchandise. It related how he sold out in 1931. but came back in 1937 and modernized his store. He carried three levels of merchan­ dise for the public. April 28 gave the reading public pause for thought about a new automobile law that was passed, requiring persons to take a driver's license test before being issued a driver's license. The duty was given to the local sheriffs office to administrate. Booklets would be distributed "which will furnish full information with regard to what a driver ought to know and have in mind when he is driving a car." A related article says the county board of supervisors approved an addi­ tional employee for the sheriffsf department to handle the driver license duties. His pay was $100 per month. The Odd Fellows celebrated their 25th an­ nual banquet of I.O.O. F. of this city. Actually the Odd Fellows were in town by 1866. but must have laid down their charter for a period of time, to only be celebrating a 35th anniversary. Small mentions were made about the Hastings School system and the teachers who would be teaching the following fall. The Methodist Church held its annual mother and daughter banquet, while the Republican women held a meeting al the American Legion home. The county board of super­ visors allowed that the county offices in the court house may be closed on Saturday after­ noons during the months of June. July and August. Another small piece was the reorganization of the Hastings National Bank. The National Bank had been closed until its assets were determined. This was a common occurance during the depression. The national bank had started as a private bank in the 1840s and was the oldes banking firm in Hastings. Later, many pec pie felt it had been unnecessary to close the bank, as it paid off in full all of its creditors. The Barry County Road Commission sign­ ed the necessary application to the W.P.A. for funds to upgrade the "Farm to Market" highways. Other front page news told of the school board bonds that were cut to $106.50 which included most of the new construction cost for Central School. The Barry County Youth Council set their goal for S5.5OO to organize a county-wide youth council. The Rod and Gun Club completed plans for their banquet. It was to be held at the Barry County Road Commission garage (now the ci­ ty garage) and the fine menu had, of course fish, along with potatoes, cabbage salad, rolls, coffee and pic. The cost was $1. The featured business was the Montgomery Wards store, which had opened a store on S. Jefferson Street in the building now occupied by Bosley’s Pharmacy. Montgomery Wards was a relatively new business in town, coming in 1936. So ended the month of April 1938. This was the Farm Bureau in Hastings, at its 1938 Church Street location. Note the brick street in front of the building. Pennock Birth Announcements IT’S A GIRL IT’S A BOY Dave VanHeck and Terresa Canfield of Hastings, July 6, 9:II a.m., 6 lbs., 1414 ozs. Phillip and Natalie Hammond of Plainwell. July 5, 9:23 a.m., 8 lbs., 9V> ozs. Alan and Julie Hamilton of Nashville, July 8, 4:23 p.m., 8 lbs., 11 ozs. Michael and Laural McPhillips of Hastings, July 6, 8:20 a.m., 7 lbs., 15 ozs. Mildred and Walter Thurley of Nashville. July 6, 9:25 a.m., 7 lbs., 2 ozs. Kurt and Linda Beyer of Hastings, July 9, 10:09 a.m., 8 lbs., 3 ozs. Dennis and Susan Yost of Hastings, July 11, 11:10 a.m., 7 lbs , 12 ozs. PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE '445 *335 '265 *335 I I •AU Iwlh ond materials used meet ihe high standards sei by the American Denial Assn. •Our on premises lab provider Individual * efficient service. •Free denture consultation < evomlnotion. (616) 455-0810 •L.D. Himebaugh DDS •D D White DDS •G. Moncewkz DOS 2330 44th St, S.E., Grand Rapids TUJUST BRACE MYSELF WITH THE STEERING WHEEL" What You Ought To Know Dear Voter: This year’s election is very important to all of us. Not only will we elect a new President and send represen­ tatives to Washington and Lansing, but in Barry and Eaton Counties we will select a new Circuit Judge. Most of us will never be directly affected by the ac­ tions of our elected officials. But the Circuit Judge wc elect through the August 2 primary and the November 8 election will have a more direct impact on you, your family, and your communi­ ty than any other elected official E. z year, about 2100 new cases arc filed in the Circuit Court for Eaton and Barry Counties. About 1600 are noncriminal lawsuits, in­ cluding divorce and support issues and disputes over $10,000 that affect local workers, local employers, local government, and in­ dividual citizens. In most of these cases, two or more Barry or Eaton County residents are involved not only as parties but also as witnesses and jurors. The other 500 cases filed each year are serious criminal cases, for example murder, rape and armed rob­ bery. These cases elso in­ volve many of our counties' residents, not only as defen­ dants but as witnesses, jurors, and. very important­ ly. as victims. What these numbers add up to is that well over 3000 of our neighbors, our fellow workers, our businesses, our farmers, and our local governments come in direct contact with a Circuit Judge every year. In the six year term of Circuit Judge, as many as one person out ol every ten in Barry and Eaton Counties will be directly af­ fected by a Circuit Judge's decision, and many more will be involved in other ways in the Court's work. Our Circuit Judges have a great impact on our families, the quality of life in our neighborhoods and com­ munities. and the nature of change in Barry and Eaton Counties. Yet, as voters wc probably know less about and demand less from the people who are running for judge than for most other elected offices. Most voters are not aware that we pay our Circuit Judges over $90,000 a year, not including fringe benefits such as health care and a very generous pension. That salary is about three times the a*, eraged household in­ come in our two counties. For $90,000 a year, you have the right to demand that your new Circuit Judge works to earn that kind of pay both on and off the bench. I believe you have a right to expect only the best from your new Circuit Judge: You are entitled to a per­ son of integrity. You should expect your new Circuit Judge to have experience in law enlorccment and in complex civil cases involving families, farms and businesses. You deserve a person who. as your new Circuit Judge, gets up and goes to work as you do. who gives you a full da>'s work every day. You should expect your new Circuit Judge to have demonstrated background of community leadership and to spend time, both during nor­ mal working hours and after. working with and being a role model for the young people of our communities. When I am elected Circuit Judge I will: *Bc independent of any special interest group. •Insure our criminal laws are enforced. *Be at the Courthouse by 8:00 a.m. or earlier, except when business calls elsewhere, and give you a full dollar's worth of effort. Both on the bench and off. •Regularly speak to, and meet and work with youth and community groups -­ and not just in election years - to help provide a role model for the youth of our communities. This year, we have a choice. We will decide which direction our Circuit Court will take. How we decide will have a great deal to do with the futures of our families, our neighborhoods, our farms, our jobs, our businesses and our communities. Best Wishes, A son, Christopher Michael, was bom June 13 in Grayling to Gary and Ruth Walton Ab­ bott. The boy weighed 7 pounds and 3% ounces. Grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. John B. Walton of Hastings. — NOTICE — LPN'S - RN'S 2:30 P.M.-10:50 P.M. • Part-Time We are looking for someone with leadership skills to work in our geriatric facility. We offer health insurance and vacation benefits for part-time. Competitive wages. THORNAPPLE MANOR 945-2407 Call B. Lavertey for Appointment The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held July 12, 1988 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. CUT MORTGAGE PAYMENTS INHALE With the New N.B.H. Bi-Weekly Payment Plan What does Bi-Weekly mean ... and how does this plan work? Bi-Weekly simply means that you make your house payment every other week. Instead of writing one large check once a month, you pay half every two weeks. So, rather than making twelve big monthly payments a year, you make 26 smaller ones every two weeks. The two extra payments make the difference. Bi-Weekly Mortgage payments sounds Interesting. But, you want more details ... Just call or visit the National Bank of Hastings Mortgage Department. Our Home Mortgage specialists will provide you with detailed informa­ tion on Bi-Weekly Mortgages or our regular Fixed Rate Plans. ATIONAL ANK of AST1NGS hul lot by the Committee to Elert Joe Full Cinuit Judge • 4b06 Thototpple Dtne • Liming. Mn ‘ugtn •//*/ .••JI.'/ Abbotts announce birth of son, June 13 West State at Broadway Member FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 14, 1988 It’s official: students will ‘pay to participate’ by David T. Young Members of the HYAA team which will play In two post-season baseball tournaments: (front row left to right) Ben Robb, Travis Williams, Jason Markley, Jim Merrick, Zack Wilkins, Dan Sherry and Jamie Wynn (second row) John McKinley, Jason Kaiser, Jim Eatherton, Jason Miller, Todd Sanlnocencio, Jared Nichols, Jason Merrick, BUI Tinkler, and MlkeToburen. Top players in Hastings Youth Baseball named The following players were selected to represent the Hastings Youth Athletic Association in Little League Baseball tour­ naments to be held in Ionia and in Ada. Community Gold - (Sponsored by Wilder's Auto Service and the Hastings State Police Post) Jim Eatherton, Jason Brown, Daren Hamm, Jamie Martinez, David Ham­ mond, Tim Cook. Moose Lodge - Dan Sherry, Zack Wilkins, Jim Merrick, Jamie Wynn. Rax - Jason Kaiser, John McKinley. Bill Tinkler. Miller Real Estate - Todd Sanlncencio, Jason Miller, Jared Nichols, Jason Merrick. Coleman Agency - Jason Markley, Travis Williams, Ben Robbe. The All Star Team will be coached by Dave Nichols and Al Sherry. Hastings Mens Softball standings, game results Silver Hastings Men’s Softball Standings Gold Softball Club................................................ 8-2 Bourdo's........................................................7-4 Hast. Merchants........................................... 6-5 Diamond Club..............................................5-5 Athletes For Christ...................................... 4-6 McDonald’s.................................................. 4-6 MV Merchants............................................. 2-8 Hastings Sanitary......................................... 9-1 Viatec............................................................ 9-2 Hast. Mutual................................................ 8-3 Larry Poll Realty.............. ..........................7-3 Middleville Tool & Die................................5-4 Fiberglass......................................................5-5 Proline.......................................................... 4-6 Flexfab...........................................................1-8 B&B............................................................... 1-5 Bliss............................................................... 1-9 Results UPCOMING SPORTS Larry Poll 17, B&B 5; Sanitary 12, Viatec 11; Proline 11, Flexfab 6. Softball Club 5, Hast. Merchants 4; Softball Club 16, Athletes 6; Diamond Club 8, Bourdo 7; Viatec 10, Mutual 4; MV 6, McDonalds 4; Mutual 16, Bliss 1. July 18 — Figure 8 Demolition Derby­ Homerun Contest Gold Will be held at the grandstand at the Barry County fairgrounds at 8 p.m. Admission is $6. D. Robinson. Hast. Merchants 3, Maurer 3, Athletes For Christ 3. Silver July 16-18 — Harness Grosser, Mid. 7; Leach, Sanitary 2. racing— At the Barry County fairgrounds at I p.m. each day. Programs are $1. July 22— Demolition Derby- Will be held at 8 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Admission is $6. July 23- Mud Run- Will be held at the fairgrounds at 4 p.m. Admission b $6. July 23 — Mens softball tournament— A mens softball tournament will be held July 23 at the Hastings Roll-a-Rama. There sre spots for 16 teams with the cost being $95. There is a three-game guarantee. Call 945-2872 or 948-2814 to enter. July 26 — Chamber golf outing— The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its second annual best-ball, worst-ball scramble at Riverbend Golf Course. Tee times are available by calling the chamber at 945-2454. The cost is $25 and the scramble is open to anyone. Individuals interested in placing a free item in Upcoming Sports should contact Steve Vedder at 945-9554. Next week’s schedule July 20 6: 30 Proline vs. Sanitary 7: 30 B&B vs. Flexfab 8: 30 Bliss vs. Fiberglass July 21 6: 30 Larry Poll vs. Mutual 7: 30 Diamond Club vs. Hast. Merchants 8: 30 Diamond Club vs. Bourdo July 22 6: 30 Softball vs. McDonald's 7: 30 Viatec vs. Middleville 8: 30 MV vs. Athletes HYAA Little League Standing* Community Gold......................................... 8-3 Miller Real Estate..................................... 7-2-1 Moose Lodge................................................ 4-5 Coleman Agency............. ............................3-6 Rax............................................................. 2-7-1 Results Tues., July 5 Coleman Agency 15, Rax 5; Community Gold 5, Miller Real Estate 4. It’s official. Hastings Area Schools students will have to pay to participate in extra-curricular activities, starting this fall. And those who want to see sporting events are going to see an increase in ticket prices. The Hastings Board of Education, in the wake of two millage defeats earlier this year, Monday formally approved the system by which students will have to pay fees for each activity they choose to be involved in. The board also approved hikes in ticket prices for □early all sporting events in another effort to raise more revenue. "We are not happy with this plan,” said Superintendent Carl Schoessel. “It was developed because of problems with raising funds. Ouroverall concern is In meeting the needs of our young people." Before requests for an increase of 4.18 mills failed io elections in March and June, the board said such a "pay-to-playM system would have to be implemented with defeat at the polls. Schoessel said it was imperative for the board to take action now because many practices for fall sports start Aug. 15 and the board's next meeting won't take place until Aug. 22. "We want to give as much notice (to students and parents) as possible," Schoessel said. Dr. William Baxter, treasurer of the board, asked Schoessel if fewer numbers of participants, expected as a result of pay to play, could result in the scrapping of a varsity sport. "We don't expect to have that problem," Schoessel answered. He noted that if there are declining numbers at the ninth- and tenth-grade levels, the two would be combined into a jayvee program. He said the most important thing in athletics would be to field a varsity team in each sport for Twin Valley Conference competition. The fees in the "pay to play" plan include $150 for participants in each sport, $47 per student in band, $40 per student in choir, $126 per student in drama and $86 per student in operetta. Schoessel said the athletic boosters club Sports Country Club Golf Standings Hastings Country Club Men’s Monday Night GoH League -atuc omsiOHMATCH RESULTS 7/11... D. Jarman 44-4; T. Sutherland 41-4; H. Bottcher 49-3; J. Jacob* 41-2; G. Cove 45-4; E. Mathew* 42-0; T. Dunham 59-0: J. Coleman 40-1; D. Jarman 47-2; D. O'Connor 46- 0; J. Kennedy 48-4; G. Gahan 60-3; H. Bottcher 49-4; E. Mathew* 43-4; J. Coleman 40-4; W. Nitz 47- 0; E. Sorenson 62-1; J. Ketchum 51-0; D. Goodyear 54-0; B. losty 47-0. STANDINGS... T. Sutherland 32; J. Jacobi 27; B. losty 24; H. Bottcher 21; D. Goodyear 21; J. Col­ eman 20: L. Kornstodt 20; W. Nitz 20; D. Jarman 20: J. Rugg 16; G. Cove 15; E. Mathew* 14; D. O'Connor 13; J. Ketchum 12; E. Sorenson 12; G. Gahan 11; J. Kennedy 11; T. Dunham 11. PAIRING FOR 7/18 FRONT NINE... D. Goodyear v*. J. Coleman; D. Jarman vs. T. Sutherland; J. Kennedy v*. E. Mathew*; J. Rugg v*. J. Ketchum; H. Bottcher vs. G. Cove: E. Sorenson vs. J. Jacobs; B. losty vs. W. Nitz; D. O'Connor vs. L. Kornstadt; G. Gahan vs. T. Dunham. GOLD DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7/11... A. Francik 41-4; J. Fisher 38-4; D. Loranger 41-3: B. Krueger 39-4; G. Iron­ side 42-3; J. Hoke 47-0; B. Miller 44-0; B. Youngs 45- 1; J. Fisher 38-0: B. Wiersum 47-1; B. Wiersum 46- 4; B. Vanderveen 41-3; T. Chase 36-4; B. Krueger 39-4; T. Chose 46-0; G. Hamaty 41-1; D. Foster 43-0; H. Wattle* 43-0. STANDINGS... J. Hoke 26; G. Hamaty 25; B. Krueger 24; B. Stack 21; J. Fisher 18; A. Francik 18; G. ironside 17; L. Long 16; B. Vanderveen 15; D. Loranger tj; H. Wattles 14; B. Wiersum 12; D. Foster 11; T. Chose 11; B. Young* 11; B. Miller 10; G. Holman 9. PAIRING FOR 7/18 BACK NINE... A. Francik vs. B. Krueger; B. Wiersum vs. B. Miller; B. Vanderveen vs. D. Foster; J. Hoke vs. B. Youngs; H. Wattle* vs. D. Loranger; J. Fisher vs. B. Stock; T. Chase v*. Lew lang; G. Holman vs. G. Hamaty. Pearson vs. P. Lubienlecki; P. Siegel vs. D. Hall; D. Jacob* v*. H. Burke. —SILVER D4 VISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7/11... B. Cock 57-2; G. Begg 42-4; D. Brower 45-3; P. Mogg J.-. 37-4; G. Pratt 42-4; D. Beduhn 44-4; B. LaJoye 44-4; P. Mogg Sr. 39-4; J. Hubert 52-2; B. LaJoye 44-0; P. Mogg Jr. 39-1; R. Beyer 42-0; R. Dawe 46-0; R. Miller 43-0; J. Panfil 50-0; D. Brower 42-0; K. Burnett 40-4; G. Begg 42-4; D. Welton 49-4; J. Laubough 42-4; G. Pratt 39-4; T. Harding 41-4; R. Beyer 39-4; R. Dawe 46-0; T. Harding 40-0: J. Loubaugh 43-0; R. Dawe 46-0: D. Gaus* 53-0; R. Dawe 46-0; R. Dawe 46-0. STANDINGS...G. Begg 29; G. Pratt 26; J. Loubaugh 26; P. Mogg Jr. 25; R. Beyer 23; D. Welton 23; D. Govs* 21; R. Miller 19; J. Hubert 18; D. Beduhn 17; T. Harding 16; J. Panfil 15; B. Cook 14; D. Brower 12; P. Mogg Sr. 11; B. LaJoye 11; R. Dawe 7; K. Burnett 7. PAIRING FOR 7/18 BACK NINE... B. Cook vs. P. Mogg Sr.; G. Begg vs. J. Loubaugh; J. Panfil vs. Jo Hubert; G. Pratt vs. R. Miller; D. Beduhn vs. R. Beyer; K. Burnett vs. T. Harding; D. Brower vs. B. LaJoye; P. Mogg Jr. vs. D. Gauss; R. Dawe vs. D. Welton. -WHITE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7/11... T. Krul 39-3; F. Markle 4; 48G. Brown 54-4; N. Gardner 38-1; S. Carter 62-0; C. Cruttenden 53-0; W. A. Williams 67-4; G. Brown 58-4; G. Brown 58-4; D. Dimmers 59-0: K. Beyer 45-0: R. Newton 52-0. STANDINGS... N Gardner 26; T. Krul 23; F. Markle 20: G. Brown 16: K. Beyer 16; R. Teagarden 15; C. Cruttenden 15; J. Veldmon 14; R. Newton 14; W. Allen 12. M. Dlmond 11; J. Toburen 10; S. Carter 10; B. Allen 8: L. Englehort B; D. Dimmers 6. PAIRING FOR 7/18 FRONT NINE... D. Dimmer* vs. B. Allen; S. Carter vs. M. Dlmond; R. Newton vs. J. Veldman; C. Cruttenden vs. N. Gardner; L. Englehort vs. F. Markle; T. Krul v*. G. Brown; J. Tobum v*. K. Beyer. —WED DIVtSIONMATCH RESULTS 7/11... G. Lawrence 48-4; T. Naughton 44-4; L. Perry 44-4; P. Siegel 67-4; D. Jacob* 49-4; D. Hall 48-4; G. Etter 59-4; H. Stonloke 48-4; G. Crothers 48-0; D. Hall 50-0; D. Jacobs 48-0: T. Naughton 49-4; M Pearson 52-4; C. Morey 53-4; D. Jacob* 49-4; G. Crothers 47-4; H. Burke 49-4; G. Etter 53-4; H. Stonloke 49-4. STANDINGS... M. Dorman 24; G. Lawrence 23; G. Crothers 22; C. Morey 22; M. Pearson 20: J. Hopkins 17: H. Stonloke 16: H. Burke 16: D. Jacob* 16; T. Naughton 16; G. Etter 15; D. Hall 15; P. Lubienlecki 13; P. Siegel 12; L. Perry 12; B. Stanley 9. PAIRING FOR 7/18 FRONT NINE... G. Lawrence vs. G. Crothers; M. Dorman vs. J. Hopkins; L. Perry vs. G. Etter; T. Naughton vs. C. Morey; M. Hastings Chamber golf outing July 26 The second annual Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble will be held July 26 at Riverbend Golf Course. The event is a best ball-worst ball 18-hole scramble. The cost is $25 for per person and tee times are available by calling the chamber at 945-2454. The scramble begins at 10 a.m. and is open to anyone. Refreshments and a steak dinner are includ­ ed in the entry fee. Thurs., July 7 Moose Ledge 16, Community Gold 8; Miller Real Estate II, Coleman Agency 10. YMCA Camp Manitou-lin 75th ANNIVERSARY • OPEN HOUSE • Saturday, July 23, 1988 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Located at: 1095 Briggs Rd., near Middleville Activities Include ... • • • • TOURS SWIMMING BOATING SAILING • • • • CORRAL RIDES ARCHERY RIFLERY AND MORE CALL - 458-1141 FOR MORE INFORMATION Hole-in-one Larry Snyder of Hastings recently recorded a hole-in-one at Riverbend’s No. 13 on the red, a 130-yard par-three hole. He used an eight-iron. Highlights of‘pay to participate’package The Hastings Area Board of Education okayed pay-for-participation as well as raised ticket prices at its meeting Monday night. The board's actions mean: • Pay-for-panicipatiou fees are set at $150 for athletes, $47 for band, $40 for choir. $126 for drama students. and $86 for operetta. • Athletic booster funding, however, will lower the fee to $125 in sports. • The fee is the same for all sports, junior high through varsity. • Football payments are due on or before Aug. 10 with payments for other tall sport* due Aug. 15. Participants in midde school sports must pay before Sept. 6. • All payments should be sent to the ad­ ministrative offices. • Adult ticket prices for football, boy* and girls basketball, wrestling, volleyball, trade, softball and baseball are raised from $2 »S3. Students are $2. Family passes are •W0 from $50 tn $55. -/i members will help with the sports funding problem, whittling down the cost for each sport to about $125. Those who want to play football will boys' and girls' track and varsity softball, baseball events and any Twin Valley Conference meets in Hastings. Adults this coming school year will have to pay $3 instead of $2 for each event There still will be no charge for cross-country, boys' and girls' golf, boys' and girls' tennis, freshman basketball and jayvee and freshman baseball. . All students, regardless of what they used to be charged in the past, will pay $2 each for sporting events this year. . Increases also were approved for student passes for both the fall and winter sports seasons. Students now will pay $15, $5 more than the cost during the 1987-88 school year. Family passes for each of the two seasons will climb from $50 to $55. The century family passes, which admit all family members to all sporting events during the school year, will remain at $100. There will be no pre-sale or discount tickets, as there were in the past Schoessel said that as far as he knows, no other school in the Twin Valley has as high a price for athletic events as Hastings will, but some from time to time have had to hike their rates when they have faced financial difficulties. He added that Hastings charged increased prices in the early 1980s during a similar budget crunch. have to submit payments on or before Aug. 10. Those who wish to participate in any of the other high school fall sports must pay by Aug. 15. Participants in middle school sports must pay on or before Sept 6. All payments should be sent to the administrative offices, not to the coaches, Schoessel said. Application forms for financial assistance are available now at the middle school and high school offices and at the administrative office. High school students applying for help must have the forms sent in by Aug. 3 and middle school students by Aug. 30. Band and choir payments will be due by Sept. 1. The superintendent also said he wasn't optimistic about the chances of saving the drama and operetta programs. He added that he hoped some local civic group could help defray the costs to keep them going. "We're not trying to make money in this," he said. "We will issue rebates to the students if we do make money." The ticket price boosts mostly are for adults attending football, girls' and boys’ basketball, boys' wrestling, girls' volleyball, Sports. at a glance Brown uses summer to polish skills Mike Brown wasn't bom yesterday. He accepts that the differences in com­ petition are striking, as dissimilar as basking in The Show as opposed to being stuck in AAA ball. Like the distinction between Debra Winger and the Plain Jane barmaid down at Joe’s Lounge. Or the humor of Eddie Murphy and Bob Hope. Brown realizes that Twin Valley basketball is a far cry from the inner city hoop action of the Detroits and Flints. No offense, but no comparison cither. When big-time recruiters bop into Michigan — one of the country's recruiting hotspots — they usually make a beeline to the state’s east side because therein lies the top talents. Division I basketball players simply aren't found knocking around Sturgis, Albion and Coldwater. So. from the lime last November when he inked his letter-of-intent to attend Siena College, Brown knew he'd have to spend his final summer before college matching moves with a more talented lot of ballplayers. And now after a successful AAU tour­ nament and trio of all-star games. Brown has a clearer picture of what to expect playing with the big boys. No question. Brown’s summer of upgraded competi­ tion has better prepared him for the rigors of college ball. "I'd like to think that." Brown says. "I think it’s helped create a college atmosphere." Brown began his post-Hastings cage career with a bang in the May state AAU tournament. Leading Hastings to three wins in four games while averaging 25.3 points per contest. Brown proved be could match talents with the state's finest prep eagers. Then in June, Brown played well in the Michigan High School Coaches Association All-Star game al Eastern Michigan, scoring 16 points m the BCD contest. Following the game. Brown was nam­ ed to play with a group of Michigan all­ stars in a two-game home-and-home series against an Ohio all-star squad. In the first game at Toledo. Brown tossed in 12 points, grabbed six rebounds and dished out three assists in half a game. "It was probably one of my better games ever.’’ Brown admits. In game two at Saginaw, the Michigan lineup was juggled and Brown tossed in only a lone field goal in less than half the game. Due to the outstanding competition the seven-game summer stint has left Brown with an solid appreciation of what col­ lege ball will offer. The biggest dif­ ference he secs between his high school career and playing in the summer is role­ playing. In high school Brown was Uie 30-point per game scorer, the player to whom the Saxons looked to in the clutch to nail the key basket, break through with the big game. In two championship seasons, rarely did Hastings win a crucial game without Brown hitting on all cylinder*. But on a teamful of stars — which is how most college teams are built — role­ playing becomes critical. In college, former prep stars are asked to shoot less or even come off the bench and con­ tribute immediately. This is what Brown found to be the most apparent difference between high school and his all-star games, he says. "It becomes important that you fit into the flow of the game and do what is ask­ ed of you at that time," Brown says. "1 think I played well. I was in different situations and I needed that." In the all-star games, as will happen to Brown in the college ranks, a young player will be asked to play hard for four or five minute stretches, contribute an assist or two and maybe an occasional jumper or rebound, and head back to the bench right about the time he’s suiting to warm up. "You have different goals," Brown says of the big-time competition. “For example, you aren't judged just on your scoring, which is an adjustment for any player. You aren't going to score 30 points so you find other ways to make yourself valuable.” None of which comes as a surprise to Brown, who has been told this before by his father Wayne, the former coach, or by his brother Mark, who has experienc­ ed role-playing first hand at Michigan State and Western Michigan. "That’s what all-star games are for," notes Brown, who grasps the no-star concept like a veteran. “You have to come off the bench, put your ego aside, and go out '.here when you’re asked to play." The mental part of the game aside, Brown also notes the physical dif­ ferences between the Twin Valley and the inner city players. "It's a lot different than in high school." he says. "Sometimes there's a whole step difference. Sometimes so­ meone will come off their man and block your shot. It’s just another adjustment you have to make." For the re it of his summer. Brown will play one night a week in Kalamazoo and Sunday afternoons in Hastings — both times agaimt decent to outstanding com­ petition. On Sept. 1, Brown will head to New York with practice at Siena beginn­ ing in early October. "I'm excited." says Brown, looking forward to college. "I’m anxious to get out there again. It’s been so long 1 kinda forget wlu it looks like." But at least he'll be ready when he gets there. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 14, 1988 — Page 9 Antique sawmill highlights show at Charlton Park by Shelly Sulser The premiere of Charlton Park's 1890 restored sawmill proved to be a highlight of the annual Antique Gas and Steam Engine show at the park last weekend. Director Diane Smith said. "They sawed about 45 logs and they were actually sawing logs for an area gentleman to be used for building his pole bam." Smith noted. "So they weren’t just doing it for demonstration.'' Nearly 1.400 people attended the two-day show where over 75 antique tractors with gas and steam engines were on display, and nearly 100 small engine exhibitors set up. Smith blamed the heat for a drop in atten­ dance as compared to previous years, but was thankful that no fires were sparked due to the unusually dry conditions caused by the drought. "It was very, very hot and we survived without a fire," she said. “Wc cancelled our spark show- and popcorn kettle." Wheat from the park’s 14 acres was thrash­ ed the old fashioned way and observers wat­ ched as the straw was baled antique style by members of the Charlton Park Gas and Steam Engine Club and other exhibitors. Another feature of the weekend was an 1883 Westinghouse steam engine with a verticle boiler, owned by the park, along with a 1933 Maytag washing machine belonging to Maurice Biehn of Stockridge, and a saw motor rebuilt by Gordon Bridleman of Hastings. A petting zoo was a new attraction for the younger visitors to the park, put on by the Maple Valley and Hastings Future Farmers of America and the Michigan Fiddlers Associa­ tion held the park's first ever jamboree and barn dance. Smith said. The little people got a chance to grab for cash in the penny scramble event and to compete for prizes in the pedal pull. School board meeting continued from page 5 In other business Monday, the board: • Accepted the retirement of Wuanita Cole as secretary of Pleasantview Elementary School. Cole retired after more than 30 years of association with the school system. • Approved transfers and reassignments of LaVeme BeBeau, now assistant principal at the high school and adult education coordinator; Jack Bender, now sixth grade and computer teacher at the middle school; Joyce Cooklin, now mathematics teacher at the high school; and William Horning, now mathematics and computer teacher at the middle school. • Authorized the presentation of certificates to members of the special millage committee in appreciation of their efforts in the two elections earlier this year. The members were Elizabeth Underwood, Fred Jacobs, Hany Burke, Jim Fisher, Davide Garrett, Ken Miller, Sandy Carlson, Lou Ann Cruttenden, Wendell Strickland, Robert Byington, Pat Cassell, Barbara Songer, James Toburen, Ray Rose aud Brenda Morgan. • Approved the appointments of Jo Ann Stebbins, principal at Pleasantview and assistant principal at the middle school and community services coordinator; Marshall Evans as assistant varsity football coach; Pat Murphy as assistant athletic director for the high school; Pat Purgiel as seventh grade girls* basketball coach; and Ed von der Hoff as girls* eighth grade baskeball coach. • Approved the low bids for contracts for food services with Roeloff Dairy of Galesburg, Cain's Potato Chips of Romulus and Butternut Interstate Brands Corp, of Grand Rapids. • Approved prices of SI for full-price student hot lunches and 40 cents for reduced-price lunches for those who qualify. • Accepted a gift of about $3,000 from the Southeastern School Parent-Teacher Organization to buy books and carpeting for the school library and to buy computer equipment • Continued the school disrict's membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association for another year. Legal Notices Over 100 exhibitors of small engines were on hand at Charlton Park’s gas and steam engine show last Saturday and Sunday. Here, Jim Mellen of Hastings watches how the motors work. Maurice Biehn of Stockridge shows a curious observer how his 1933 Maytag washer runs on a rebuilt two-cycle gas motor. It can also gring meat! State of MfcNgan SGtit 1st Mvtalea DISTRICT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY PATRICK J. MARRIOTT & JOYCE MARRIOTT. Plaintiffs vs. GARRY L. CRAWFORD & JUDY A. CRAWFORD Defendants HONORABLE GARY R. HOLMAN File No. B8CH-0091 ORDER TO APPEAR Joann E. Killen. (P15956) Attorney for Plaintiffs 106 East Walnut Kalamazoo. M. 49007 (6)6) 343-9175 At o session of said Court held at the Courthouse in the City of Hastings ond sold County of Barry. State of Michigan on the 17th day of June. 1988. PRESENT: HONORABLE GARY R. HOLMAN On the 10th day of June, 1988, on action was fil­ ed by PATRICK J. MARRIOTT and JOYCE MAR RIOTT, Plaintiffs against GARRY L. CRAWFORD and JUDY A. CRAWFORD, Defendants in this Court to forfeit a land contract. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants, GARRY L. CRAWFORD and JUDY A. CRAWFORD, 306 Rambling Road. Battle Creek. Michigan 49017, shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by law on or before the 10th day of July, 1988. Failure to comply with this Order will result in a Judgment of Default against said Defendants for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court. Dated: June 17. 1988 Hon. Gary R. Holman, District Judge (7/21) This small steam engine tractor Is the project of Orville Babcock of Hastings. Nearly 75 antique tractors were displayed at Charlton Park’s Gas and Steam Engine show Saturday and Sunday. State of Michigan In the Circuit Court for the County of Barry ORDER OF PUBLICATION File No. 88-332-00 HON. RICHARD M. SHUSTER DEBRA LYNN HOLMES. Plaintiff. DERICK NEAL HOLMES. Defendant. David A. Dimmers (PI2793) Attorney for Plaintiff. At a session of said Court held in the City of Hostings, County of Barry ond State of Michigan on the 29th day of June, 1988. PRESENT: HONORABLE RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Circuit Judge. On the 9th day of June, 1988, an action was filed by DEBRA LYNN HOLMES. Plaintiff, against DERICK NEAL HOLMES, Defendant, in this Court to obtain a decree of divorce. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. DERICK NEAL HOLMES, shall answer or take such other action os may be permitted by law on or before the 25th of August. 1988. Failure to comply with this order will result in a judgment by default against such defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this court. RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Circuit Judge David A. Dimmers (P12793) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS t McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (7/28) Amber Harthy takes off with a little help in the kids pedal tractor pull at Charlton Park Saturday. Gordon Bridleman of Upton Road near Hastings demonstrates how his Ottawa motor works to cut wood. Members of the Michigan Fiddlers Association entertain the crowd for the first time at Charlton Park. SUBSCRIBE... to the Banner for all your LOCAL NEWS! Stacy Rcwley and Amanda Keeler ride a 1967 Wheel Horse tractor in the 2 p.m. parade around the park. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Barry on ■» ■—j venence **—»-— r-ermrzs — rropoeea Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing on July 26. 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Commissioner's Room, County Annex Building. 117 S. Broodway. Hastings, Michigan. Case No. V-9-88 - Johnie Anderson, (applicant) At this hearing, the following described proper­ ty, which lies generally at 6580 Dennison Rd.. Plainwell, will be considered as the site for o variance to extend a non-conforming use. Comm. SE cor N 1/2. NW 1/4. SW 1/4, Sec. 18-2-10. th N. 237 ft. for P.O.B., th W 165 Ft., th N 1B7 ft., th E 165 ft., th S 187 ft. to P.O.B. Orangeville Twp. Case No. V-10-88 ■ Richard & Barbara Shaw, (applicants) Al this hearing, the following described proper­ ty, which Iles generally at 1839 S. Bedford Rd. (M-37). Hastings, will be considered as the site for a variance to expand a non-conforming use. Commencing 60 rods North of the South 1 /4 post of Sec. 20-3-8. to the place of beginning: th West to the renter of Hwy. M-37; th 586 ft. Southeasterly along the center of Hwy. M-37; th 500 ft. North­ easterly along the aluminum fence that now marks the South boundary of said premises; th 369 ft. to the place of beginning. Hostings Twp. All of the above described property is located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon a variance request either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any physically disabled persons requiring barrier-free accomodations in order to participate in the hearings, should contact the County Coodinotors Office at 948-4812. Site inspection of the above described proprty will be completed by Zoning Board of Appeals members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The variance application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 117 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan during the hours of 8:00 a.m. Io 5:00 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) - Monday thru Friday. Please call the Plann­ ing Office at 9'S-4830 for further information. Norvol E. Thaler. Barry County MORTGAGE 5 ALE Default having been made In the terms ond con- 1 ditions of a cenoin mortgage mode by LEONARD L. LAWRENCE and BARBARA J. LAWRENCE, husband i and wife, to Great Lakes Federal Savings and Loan 1 Association, now known os Great Lakes Bancorp, j a Federal Savings Bonk, a bank organized under . the Home Owners' Loon Act of 1933, of the United ' Slates of America, as amended. Mortgagee, do'e-4 the 27th day of October. 1980, ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 28th day of ■ October, 1980, in Liber 247 of Bbrry County ■ Records, at Page 33. on which mortgage there is R claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for • principal and interest, the sum of Twenty-Four k Thousand Thirty-One ond 60/100 ($24,031.60) Plus p on Escrow Deficit In the amount of Two Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Four ond 37/100 ($2,184.37). And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or ony pari thereof; Now, therefore, by viture of the power of sale contained in said mortgage ond pursuant to the ?, statute of the State of Michigan In such case mode w and provided, notice is hereby given that on lhe . 2nd day of August. 1988 at 2:00 o'clock in the after- . noon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public oucllon, to the highest bidder, ' at the East door entrance to the Borry County Cour- 4 thouse in the City of Hastings, Barry County. 4 Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the * premises described In said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount . due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the In- I teresMkereoh at Twelve and 500/1000 (12.5DO%) percent per annum ond all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest in the premises. Said premises are situated / in the Township of Johnstown, County of Borry. Slate of Michigan and described os: Commencing at the intersection of the East and West 1/4 line of Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, and lhe centerline of Slate Trunkline M-37; thence South along the centerline of said Trunkline M-37 a distance of 675 feet for the place of beginn- „ ing. continuing thence South along said centerline * 355 feet; thence West 738 feet; thence North 355 feet; thence East 738 feet, more or less to the place of beginning, being a port of Southwest 1 /4 of said 1 Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 8 West. -j Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan. During the twelve (12) months Immediately . following the sale, the property may be redeemed. ’ Dated at Ann Arbor, Michigan June 22, 1988. GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK ! Mortgagee „ EILEEN M. MELAAAN (P36994) -> LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp : 401 East Liberty Street J P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 (7/21) j First Publication: June 30, 1988 . HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Mooting , Tuesday. July 5, 1988 Six board members present. One absent and two guests. Nancy L. Boersma and Jeanne McFadden wos campaigning for County Clerk. Resolution wos passed for Bard Bloom to hookup to the City of Hastings for water at his residence. TWRput in by Newton Well Services. Fronklin Beckwith be appointed to the Planning ond Zoning Board. Consumer Power Co. to put in underground elec­ tric service. Approved payment on all bills. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Juanita A. Slocum - Clerk Attested by: Richard C. Thomas (7/14) Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting July 5, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. All Board Members present. Also 15 citizens and guests. Rieth-Riley $2,525 bid accepted. Great Lakes Appraisal $39,000 bid for reap­ praisal of entire township accepted. Sexton contract with Keith Roush signed. Mini-Park contract with Bill Bourdo signed. Approved purchase and installation of 2 ceiling fans. Report made on people path by Dallas Pierce. Bills read and approved. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Darlene Harper, Clerk Attested to by: Russell Stanton. Supervisor (7/14) ' �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 14. 1988 E lai E Keller Truck Sales, Inc. Used Truck Sales 349-9701 « 2700 Miller Rd., Kalamazoo Art Meade Auto Sales Art Meade - Owner Sales & Service - Try Our Service Center Exceptional Service 3 Rates ■ Full Line ol Stereo Equipment 948-8111 • 1633 S. Hanover, Hastings I E E E E E E E E E E ■E E E E BARRY COUNTY FREE FAIR JULY 16-23 E E E E E E E AT THE FAIRGROUNDS E • IN HASTINGS • "Compliments of Asgrow Seed Company ★ ★ ★ ★ E E 4-H Rodeo Giant Midway Kids Day Livestock Sale ★ Harness Racing ★ Demolition Derby and much, much more! SI (616) 385-6671 • Kalamazoo E E Caledonia State Bank Member FDIC 891-8113 • 627 Main, Caledonia E E E E E Charlotte Kitchen Center "Visit Our Showroom & See Our Kitchen and Bathroom Display" flours — Mon.-Fri. 9 to 5 & Sat. 9 to 1 543-6821 • 630 W. Lawrence, Charlotte GHI/Automotive Services, Inc. Hitches by George, Inc. Sales and Installation on All Classes of Hitches 452-8769 • 727 28th St. S.E., Grand Rapids Citizens Elevator Company Custom Application Fertilizer Lime & Farm Chemicals Grain Drying ■ Storing ■ Service 726-0514 • 870 S. Main. Vermontville Established 1886 Member FDIC "Compliments of..." Michigan Veterinary Farm Supply Co. Schnitzelbank Restaurant 543-3884 7415 Lawrence Hwy., Vermontville Excellent German 3 American Foods 459-9527 342 Jefferson S.E., Grand Rapids Middleville Tool & Die Co., Inc. Smith & Doster Ford, Inc. Forest Middleton ■ Owner Prototypes - Tools - Dies ■ Fixtures ■ Wire EDM 795-3646 • 611 Bowens Mill Rd.. Middleville Authorized Sales & Service 65 Years of Selling Ford Cars 3 Trucks 623-5111 • 114 North Grove, Delton It Line Is Busy Call 623-5131 Hussey’s Cloverleaf Hobbies "Michigan’s Volume RV Dealer" Aljo - Coachman - Escaper - Gulfstream Clean Used RV’s - RV Parts - Service and Accessories 685-9888 * 1199 M-89 West, Plainwell A Complete Selection of Radio Controlled Cars and Planes H.O. Trains 543-4400 • 222 Lansing, Charlotte Coleman Agency Ionia County National Bank Auto - Home - Live & Health Insurance 945-3412 • 203 S. Michigan, Hastings Also: HECKER AGENCY (517) 852-9680 • 225 N. Main, Nashville “A Nicer Place to Be" 891 9237 • 9375 Cherry Valley, Caledonia DeNooyer Chevrolet New & Used Cars & Trucks 372-3040 • 5800 Stadium Dr., Kalamazoo "A Great Name in Beef" 685-6886 • 11-11th St., Plainwell Williams Funeral Home Robert Williams, Director 623-5461 • 133 E. Orchard, Delton Wolever’s Real Estate Woodland Branch Pine Lake Boat & Motor Company Complete Banking Service - Member FDIC 367-4911 - 115 S. Main, Woodland Stihl Chain Saws • Sales & Service Johnson Outboards 685-8690 • 11091 Doster Rd., Plainwell Elsie Wolever - Owner & Broker Specializing In Farm - Residential Lake & Commercial Properties 852-1501 Nashville Plainwell Elevator Company Wright-Way Lumber Co. Horse Feeds ■ Grain ■ Seed • Fertilizers 685-5833 • 717 E. Bridge, Plainwell Don Alexander • Manager Self-Serve Lumber Yard - "Cash 'n Carry" 527-1680 • 206 S. Dexter • M-66, Ionia K&M Meats D&W Food Center Murco, Inc Custom Slaughtering i Processing Monday-Wednesday-Friday Cut - Wrapped - Frozen & ’/> Beet & Pork 852-9152 6 Thomapple Lake Rd., Nashville Kent Oil Company, Inc. Petroleum Professionals Since 1936 Serving Home ■ Farm ■ Industry 852-9210 ■ 735 Durkee ■ M-66. Nashville Care-Free Aluminum Products, Inc. 543-0430 • 1023 Reynolds Rd., Chariolte Dixon Engineering "Water Tank Specialists" 374-7116 • 1104 3rd Ave., Lake Odessa “Licensed Master Plumber" Magic Chef 80% + & J0% + Efficiency 795-3532 904 Grand Rapids St., Middleville Middleville Sand & Gravel Z95-3692 • 2250 N. Patterson, Middleville Automotive Fun Center Parts and Accessories for VW’s & 4x4's and Dune Buggies Warehouse Distributors 3290900 • 9050 Sprinkle Rd., Kalamazoo Seif & Sons Chevrolet, Inc Authorized New & Used Sales & Service "We Are Trucks!" 891-8104 • 632 E. Main, Caledonia Yoder Brothers Sunoco Distributors The Shear Place Sunoco Motor Oils - Tires Batteries - Accessories 765-8211 • 238 County Line Rd., Freeport County Line Farms Painting & Papering 852-9268 • 9854 Curtis Rd., Nashville Vickie McEwan - Stylist We Use 3 Recommend REDKEN Products Appointments 3 Walk-Ins Welcome 543-2530 113 West Lawrence Ave., Charlotte WAU Western Michigan University 965-5380 • 632 N. Ave., Battle Creek Larry Neil Agency of Robertson Plumbing & Heating R&N Sport-Buggy FARM BUREAU INSURANCE Cm Leader* Kj For Life [I 1 Clwb 945-3443 • 234 E. State St., Hastings Williams’ Farm Machinery Deutz - Allis - Ford - New Holland • Kubota Sales and Service Lawn & Garden Equipment Headquarters 543-4770 * 1115 Lansing Rd., Charlotte R&H Septic Tank Caledonia Farmers Elevator Co. & Rooter Service Sewer Connectors Portable Toilets Also Serving Plainwell & Barry County 381-6460 • 8621 E. Michigan, Kalamazoo We Buy & Sell Grain Fertilizer Plant • 891-1033 • 211 Lake Lumber Co. • 891-8143 • 115 Kinsey Clarksville Elevator • 693-2283 • 201 S. Main 891-8108 • 146 E. Main, Caledonia �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 14, 1988 — Page 11 Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL June 13. 1988 Common Council met in regular session in the City Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. June 13. 1988 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor ProTom David Jasperse presiding. Present at roll call were: Campbell Cusack, Fuhr. Miller. Spencer. White. Moved by Cusack, supported by Miller that the excuse of Esther Walton be approved as read. Yeas: All. Absent: Walton. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Spencer that the minutes of the May 23. meeting be approved as read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas. All. Absent: One. Carried. Invoices read: Britten Concrete Const$2.193.00 Haviland Products Inc$2,375.00 Metropolitan Uniform Co1.559.35 SIC Meter Serv. Inc1.939.11 Moved by Cusack, supported by Spencer that the above Invoices be approved as read. Yeas: White. Spencer. Miller. Fuhr, Cusack, Campbell. Absent: Walton. Carried. Moved by Fuhr supported by Cusack, that Coun­ cilman Spencer be allowed to abstain. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by White that the following invoices totaling $675.11 be approv­ ed ond the money be transferred from Designated City Holl Parking Lot with the proper budget ad­ justment to the City Holl and Grounds Budget. (Barry County Lumber Co. $11.00: Zurn Lamar $178.70; Blairs Pet & Gorden $277.80; Hastings Wrecker Service $20.00 & DJ. Electric Serv. $186.61). Yeas: Campbell. Cusack. Fuhr, Miller. White. Absent: Walton; Abstained: Spencer. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Fuhr to approve the invoice from Britten Concrete Const, for $6,146.20 with $3,448.20 to come from the Con­ tingency Fund with proper budget adjustment to the Major St. Fund. Yeas: White, Miller. Fuhr. Cusack. Campbell. Noys: Spencer; Absent: Walton. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Spencer that the Hastings Junior Tennis Association be allowed to use Fish Hatchery Park for a tennis tournament June 27. 28, 29 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. under the direction of the Director of Public Services to resolve any conflicts. Also to be used the 30th. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Cusack, that the letter dated June 6, from the Western Michigan Fire Chiefs Association, station that Fire Chief. Roger Coris had been elected President lor lhe 1988-89 year, and how fortunate the City ond Fire Chiefs association is to have him, be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Campbell that the request of the First Presbyterian Church to Close West Center St. between Broadway and Church St. from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on June 20-24. 1988 for their annual Vacation Bible School be approved under the direction of the Director of Public Services. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by White to receive the letter of thanks from the Deportment of Social Services dated May 23. 1988 concerning the proposed reduction in payments to the Medical Care Facilities be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Spencer, that the letter dated May 23. 1988 from Stale Represen­ tative Robert Bender concerning the Medical Care Facility reimbursement reductions be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved Ly Cusack, supported by White the City Co-Sponsor a grant with the Barry Eaton Health Department for the disposal of household hazar­ dous waste cn July 20, from 1-6 p.m. in the lot East ol the Fire Station under the direction of the Fire Chief and Director of Public Services. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Councilman Campbell reported on Mayor Ex­ change in Dowiogic and stated that they toured two factories and historic homes. They have a lot of empty buildings in their downtown and ore very interested in our DDA. They have a city bus service (Dial-a-ride). Their Police ond Fire and City Holl are all under one roof. They operate their own Air­ port and they are the largest community in the county but It is not the county seat. Jasperse staled that going there one day and having them come here one day is very helpful and very learning. Public Hearing held on the Vacation of a portion of Hubbell St. No one from the public present. Moved by Campbell, supported by Miller that the resolution vacating a portion of Hubbell St. lying North of Lot 8. of Ammon Eaton's Addition to the City be approved. Yeas: Campbell. Cusack, Fuhr. Miller. Spencer. White. Absent: Walton. Carried. Councilman Spencer reported that he had met with the Retail Division of the Chamber of Com­ merce and they had voted unanimously to support the concept of the downtown parking assessment distict ond a public hearing will be coming up. Moved by White, supported by Cusack that the Property Committee refer the request of Borry County Real Estate, on May 23, to blacktop a 12 ft. right of way given Io Robert Still, to the City At­ torney for a proper method of granting easement as the committee hod no recommendation. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by White that the minutes at the June 6, Planning Commission meeting be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Ordinance *212 read. Proposed Bed 8 Breakfast amendment. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that a budget hearing be set for the 1988/89 General Fund budget for June 27. 1988 ot 7:45 p.m. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Miller to transfer $250,000 from the Water Receiving Fund to the Water Improvement & Extension Fund. Yeas: White. Spencer, Miller. Fuhr. Cusack, Campbell. Absent: Walton. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Spencer that the DDA repayment of $149,024 be transferred to the Designated Street Fund for the tubing of the Felpausch project, where it was taken originally. Yeas: Campbell. Cusack. Fuhr. Miller. Spencer. White. Absent: Walton. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Cusack that a transfer of $11,000 as budgeted be sent to the Barry County Treasurer for the City-County Air­ port. Yeas: White. Spencer. Miller. Fuhr. Cusock. Campbell. Absent: Walton. Carried. Joyce Guenther of the Hostings Area Schools re­ quested a repesentative of the City to attend a reception for the unveiling of a new school & historical society project to be held Thursday, June 16. at 7:00 p.m. at J-Ad Graphics and Councilman Campbell volunteered to attend. Chief of Police. Dan Fumiss stated that a traffic survey is to be done at the corner of State and Broadway to determine if a delayed signal is need­ ed. He stated that they would check the number of vehicles using the intersection, types of accidents to determine it. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusack to ad­ journ at 8.30 p.m. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Read and approved; David Jasperse, Mayor Pro-Tern Sharon Vickery. City Clerk OrtSnance 212 CITY OF HASTINGS Proposed Bed and Breakfast Amendment I. Delete Article II. Section 3.10 (8) This Section defines Boarding house or Rooming house ond the term is not used in the Zoning Ordinance. II. Add to Article II. Section 3.10 (8) the definition ol Bed and Breakfast as follows: (8) BED AND BREAKFAST • A use which is subor­ dinate to the principle use of a dwelling unit os a single-family unit and a use in which transient guests ore provided a sleeping room ond breakfast in return tor payment (or no more than 30 con­ secutive days. III. Add to Article XII. Section 3.160 (8) Bed and Breakfast as a permitted use. Section 3.16: Permitted Uses. (8) Bed and Breakfast when approved by the City Council in accordlnance with the following pro­ cedures and standards: A. Procedures 1. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Bed end Breakfast. A notice shall be published in a newspaper which circulates in the City and sent by mail or personal delivery to owners or owner ol the property, all persons to whom reol property is assessed within 300 feel of the boundary of the property in question ond to the occupants of all structures within 300 feet The notice shall be given not less than five (5) nor more thon fifteen (15) days before the date the application will be considered. The notice shall slate the nature of the request, the location of the property in question, the dote, time and place of the hearing and when ond where written comments will be received con­ cerning the application. 2. An application for o Bed and Breakfast shall be submitted and a site plan shall accompany the application. The site pion sholl illustrate the following: (1) The lol noting dimensions of lot lines. (2) Location of all buildings on the lot with set­ backs indicated. (3) Abutting streets. (4) Location of existing and proposed off-street parking areas. (5) Location of proposed signs. (6) Floor plan of the Bed and Breakfast noting total square footoge and the use and the square footage of each room. (7) How storm water drainage will be handled. If applicable. B. Review and Standards The Planning Commission shall review the pro­ posed use in accordance with the site plan review criteria of Section 3.279 and the following standards: (1) The Bed and Breakfast shall not have not more than six (6) transient rooms. (2) There shall be a minimum distance of 500 feet between Bed and Breakfast establishments. (3) Rooms utilized for sleeping accommodations shall contain at least one hundred (100) square feet for two (2) occupants with on additional th’rty (30) square feet for each additional occupant Io a maximum of four (4) occupants per room. (4) There shall be no separate cooking facilities in the bedroom area. (5) One off-street parking space shall be provid­ ed for each transient room In the Bed and Breakfast. A two stall garage or covered parking for one-third of the required parking spaces shall be provided. All off-street spaces shall also con­ form to the requirements of Article VI. (6) Lavatories ond bathing facilities sholl be available to all persons using any Bed and Breakfast. (7) The dwelling unit in which the Bed and Breakfast Is located shall be the principle residence of the operator/owner and said operotor/owner sholl live on premises when the Bread and Breakfast operation is active. Said dwelling unit shall contain a minimum of twothousand (2,000) square feet. 8) The sleeping rooms of the Bed and Breakfast shall not consist of more than forty (40) percent of the total dwelling unit floor area. In addition, there sholl be a minimum of twenty (20) percent of the dwelling that can be used as a common area for both guests and the owner. i9) The Bed and Breakfast sholl comply with all applicable regulations of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, the State of Michigan and the Federal Government. (10) A Bed and Breakfast located in a residential zoning district sholl be permitted one (I) sign not to exceed six (6) square feet subject to the setback restrictions of the zoning district in which the Bed and Breakfast is located. A Bed and Breakfast located In a non-residential zoning district shall be permitted to install signs in accordance with the sign requirements of Article VII for that zoning district in where the Bed and Breakfast is located. IV. Add to Article XII Section 3.210(5) (A-l zone) os follows: (5) Bed and Breakfast establishments subject to the provisions of Section 3.160(8). V. Add to Article XII Section 3.220(4) (R-D zone) as follows: (4) Bed and Breakfast establishments subject to the provisions of Section 3.160(8). (VI). Add to Article XI Section 3.120(3) (B-1 and B-2 zones) as follows: (3) Bed ond Breakfast establishments subject to the provisions of Section 3.160(8). Moved by Jasperse. supported by Fuhr that the obo-.e Ordinance be adopted cis read. Yeas: 8. Nays: 0. Absent: 0. I. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above Is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 11th day of July. 1988. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (7/14) COMMON COUNCtt. Juno 27, IMS Common Council met in regular session in lhe City Council Chambers. Hastings, Michigan on Monday. June 27. 1988 al 7:30 p.m. Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding. Present at roll call were: Miller. Spencer. Wallon, White. Campbell. Cusack, Fuhr. Jasperse. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Miller that the minutes of the June 13, meeting be approved os read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Invoices rood: Air Component & Eng$2,156.77 Hastings Area Schools1.336.79 Lansing Mercy Ambulance (pay after 7/1).7,816.79 Michigan Municipal League2,066.00 Richardson Business Machines1.218.00 M.C. Smith 8 Assoc. (DDA)5,217.00 Eost Jordon Iron Works1.150.00 SeH Insured Risk. 1.000.00 Renner Ford$10,414.76 Moved by Cusock. supported by Jasperse that the ' invoices be approved os read. Yeas Jas: e, Fuhr, Cusock, Campbell. White, Walton, Spr ,cer, Miller. Absent: None. Carried. L) moved by Fuhr, supported by Miller that the foilawing invoices totaling $41.858.99 be approved with $25,999.48 transferred from the Contingency Fund to the Major St. Fund with necessary budget adjustments to the Major St. Fund for Curb 8 Gut­ ter on Cass St. 8 State Rd. Yeas: Miller, Walton, White. Campbell. Cusock. Fuhr. Jasperse. Nays: Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. b) Moved by Wallon. supported by Miller that $3.116.00 be transfered from the Contingency Fund to the Local St. Fund with necessary budget ad­ justments for Curb 8 Gutter on Grant St. Yeos: Jasperse, Fuhr, Cusack. Campbell. White, Walton. Miller. Nays: Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Cusack, that Councilman Spencer be allowed to abstain from voting on the bills containing Hastings Wrecker Service. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. c Moved by Miller, supported by FUhr that a transfer from Designated City Holl Parking Lot to the City Hall 8 Grounds Budget with necessary budget adjustments for $11.340.00 be allowed. Yeas: Miller. Walton. White Campbell. Cusock. Fuhr. Jasperse. Abstained: Spencer. Absent: Walton. Carried. Invoice Yerington Const. Lorcnce Hubbell Hastings Wrecker Wolverine Consumers Concrete Britten Concrete Stidham Gravel Wolverine Wolverine Total Invoices $3,353.3) 75.00 25.00 9,665.00 90.00 22.475.50 24.57 769.80 4.591.00 368.81 420.80 Wolverine Consumers Concrete 4(C)obove City Holl Parking Lot 1.625.00 25.00 25.00 9.665.00 11.340.00 4(A)above Major St. 650.00 90.00 22,475.50 24.57 769.80 1.200.00 368.81 420.80 25,999.48 $41,858.99 4(B)above City Local St. 3,116.00 3,116.00 Moved by Walton, supported by White that the letter doted June 12. 1988 from Hastings France thanking the city for the booklet sent, be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that the letter from Joan Raymer expressing her opi­ nion to the survey sent out with the Reminder be received and filed and a copy of the letter be sent to Don Drummond with the Futuring Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that the letter from Anne Hubert, concerning the need for a sidewalk from Pennock Hospital to the Fish Hatchery Park for safety of children and bikers be referred to the Director of Public Services to report bock al the next meeting. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Spencer that the letter dated June 15. from Ruth Davis concerning the street I ght at E. Charles 8 N. Boltwood being too dim be referred to the Street Lighting Commit­ tee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the letter of Juno 16. from Jimmie Campbell re­ questing he be able to pick up 1 year 10 months of prior time with the City at a cost of $558.33 for him be referred to the Finance Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Wallon. supported by Miller that the letter of June 27. from James Tobias requesting that he be able to pkk up 1 year 3 months of ser­ vice time at a cost of $1,972.16 for him be referred to the Finance Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Spencer that the request from the Bottle Creek Shrine Club to hold their annual one day "Shrine News" sale on Friday, August 19, be granted. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusock that the request of lhe Barry County Free Fair, Barbara Thornburgh. Secretory, for a letter from the City io allow campers ot the fairgrounds to use the RV Dump Station be granted. Yeas: Jasperse. Fuhr, Cusack. Campbell. White, Walton, Spencer. Miller. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Fuhr that the letter of June 22, from Dr. Bard Bloom requesting water service for his new home at 1922 N. Broad­ way, which is outside the City be referred to the Water ond Sewer Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Wallon that the letter of June 8, from Bay Petroleum Corp, be referred to the Planning Commission. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. JEDC director Joe Rahn wos present with Alon Anderson ond Hank Meyer of the E. W. Bliss con­ cerning the Can Plant Building for on incubator program. They want to purchase a Community Development Block Grant which would require the City to match the grant for approximately $125,000. He stated that they hove about 30% of local business interested in the building. He pass­ ed out a cash flow projection for the Hastings In­ dustrial Incubator for 1989/90. Jasperse slated that what they are looking for is to see if the City supports and will participate in the JEDC project with a commitment for the $125,000 match. There wos a concern on lhe actual purchase price of the building, ond Attorney Fisher stated that there has been a recent tax oppec'. ond the cost could be token from there. Council wos asked to think about this for further discussion at another meeting. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that the nominations to the Community Growth Alliance Board of Don Drummond as the County representative and Cathy Williamson as alternate, and Herman Botcher as the JEDC representative, and David Jasperse as alternate be approved. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Mayor Gray stated that the committee hod inter­ viewed three candidates ond that they were checking refererces and that they would hove a recommendation at the next meeting. Moved by Miller, supported by Walton that lhe City Council adopt and abide by the latest addition of Roberts Rules of Order doted 1983. The City At­ torneys' letter on abstentions dated 6/14/88 was olso discussed. Yeas: Miller. Spencer, Wallon. White, Campbell, Cusack. Fuhr. Nays: Jasperse. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Cusack, that the lease between the City of Hastings and the Na­ tional Bank, effective July 1. 1988 be approved ond the Mayor be authorized to sign. Yeas: Fuhr. Cusock. Campbell, White. Walton, Spencer. Miller. Nays: Jasperse. Absent: None. Carried. Councilman Spencer reported on the Special Assessment District and state that Mike Klovonich and the City Attorney were to get together os there may be an ordinance that will take core of the district. Moved by Fuhr supported by Jasperse that the petition for Curb and Gutter on N. Jefferson from Muriel to Amy be granted. Yeos: Miller, Spencer. Walton, White. Campbell. Cusock, Fuhr. Jasperse. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusock. that the petition for Blacktop on Jefferson from Muriel to Amy be granted. Yeas: Jasperse, Fuhr. Cusock, Campbell, White, Walton. Spencer. Miller. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Jasperse, that the petition for Curb and Gutter on N. Church from Amy to Benson be granted. Yeas: Miller Spencer. Walton, White. Campbell, Cusack. Fuhr. Jasperse. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Spencer that the petition for Blacktop on N. Church from Amy to Benson be granted. Yeas: Jasperse. Fuhr, Cusock. Campbell. White. Walton, Spencer. Miller. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusock, supported by Miller that 1/2 of the Director of Public Services wages of $23,948 be transferred from the Water Receiving Fund to the General Fund as budgeted. Yeos: Miller. Spencer, Walton. White. Campbell. Cusack, Fuhr, Jasperse. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Miller that the Barry County Treasurer invoice for $28.60 for re­ fund of 1986 ond 1987 fees plus interest for Country Club Est. a.k.a. Thomas Apartments tax appeal granted by the Slate Tax Commission per consent judgment *103371 be approved. Yeas: Jasperse, Fuhr, Cusock. Campbell. White. Walton. Spencer, Miller. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported by Fuhr that the Ci­ ty approve payment to Country Club Est.. a.k.a. Thomas Apartments for 1986 Summer plus interest of $1,188.67 ond 1987 Summer plus interest $842.72 for a total of $2.031.39 per State Tax Com­ mission judgment *103371. to come from con­ tingency fund with proper budget. Yeas: Miller. Spencer. Walton, White. Campbell. Cusock. Fuhr. Jasperse. (To the General Fund) Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Miller, tc receive and place on flie three books presented tc the City on Hastings long Ago written by Hastings teachers Rober- Palmer. Patricio Ma;kle. ana Susan Flessner and letter of thanks to those whe made them possible. Yeas: All. Absent None. Carried. Public Hearing held on the 1988/89 budget of $2 168.649.00. Councilman Cusack stated that balancing the budget gets harder every year with tho loss of revenue sharing and increasing costs and the need for sidewalk and curb and gutter repair that layoffs could be realistic in years to come. Moved by Cusock. supported by Jasperse that the 1988.89 Budget Resolution be adopted os presented. Yeas: Jasperse. Fuhr. Cusock. Camp­ bell. White. Wallon. Spencer. Miller. Absent: None. Carried. Mayor Gray noted that the lax levy this year was 16.01 mills not 16.2 as in prior years. Moved by Cusack, supported by Fuhr that the re­ quest of the Youth Council to transfer $17,840 after July 1. as budgeted be granted. Yeas: Miller. Spencer. Wallon. Campbell. Cusock, Fuhr. Jasperse. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Walton that the year end budget adjustment of $24,135.44 be allowed as stated. Yeos: Jasperse. Fuhr, Cusack. Campbell, White. Walton. Spencer. Miller. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that $3,800 be transferred from *101-265-976 to *101-000-390.90. Designated Office Improvement for money budgeted in 1987/88 year ond work was not completed in that year. Yeos: Miller. Spencer. Walton, White. Campbell. Cusock. Fuhr. Jasperse. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that the following be appointed to lhe Nature Area Board: Dr. Carey term expires 7/1/91 (3 yrs.); Esther Walton term expires 7/1/89 (1 yr.); Willow Fuhr term expires 7/1/93 (5 yrs.); Bill Cusack term expires 7/1/89 (5 yr.) Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Miller that council approve a letter and application for am­ bulance membership be put in with the tax notices when mailed July 1. subject to the City Attorney checking out any conflict. Yeas: Seven. Nays: One • Jasperse. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that the Ambulance contract between Lansing Mercy Ambulance Service; Hostings Division ond the City of Hastings be approved with a clause that the am­ bulance will follow fire trucks intn Baltimore & Irv­ ing Townships as needed. Yeas: jasperse. Fuhr. Cusack. Campbell, White, Walton. Spencer. Miller. Absent: None. Carried. Chief of Police Don Furniss stated that Sheila Yeske hod contacted him concerning her request at the April 25, meeting to use Fish Hatchery Park August 13. and had found another place and cancelled. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusack that the Moy Police report be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. The director of Public Services reported that an application hod been submitted January 26. 1988 to the DNR concerning the tubing on Boltwood St. North of State ond they had 90 days to respond and we have not yet heard from them. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that the Fire Chief, Roger Caris be allowed to attend the Fire Cnief's National Convention in Washington D.C.. August 27-31,1988 with necessary expenses. He will bo driving and staying with his son. Only cost will be milage ond meals. Yeas: Miller. Spencer. Wallon, White. Campbell, Cusack. Nays: None. Fuhr. Jasperse. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Miller that lhe Housing Inspectors report from June be receiv­ ed and placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Mayor Gray presented a property appraisal done by the Michigan Municipal League at no cost to the city to see if what is insured is in the proper amounts and the City of Hostings is very close. A survey by the futuring group is encouraging cities to do this at a cost of about $703.00 per city. She enccuroged council members to look at the appraisal. Librarian, Barbara Schondelmayer reported that she had received a grant in the amount of $23,700 for a literacy program to begin October 1. 1988 to co-ordinate tutors with people who need to learn how to rood. She was commended for the good job in writing and obtaining the grant. Councilman Spencer questioned the possibility of putting a valve on the fountain ot Fish Hatchery Park so It could be turned off at night ond save water. The Director of Public Services was to look into it. Moved by Cusack, supported by Campbell that the balance sheets for March. April and May be received ond placed on fife. Yeas: All. Absent: None Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Cusack to ad­ journ ot 10:30 p.m. Recd and approved: Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (7/14) CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO 206 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.400 OF "THE HASTINGS CODE" THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS that Section 3.400 of "the Hastings Code" be amended to read as follows: Section 3.400. Adopted. That certain document, three (3) of which are on file in the office of the city clerk of the City of Hastings, being marked and designated os "The BOCA Basic National Building Code". 1987 edition, as published by the Building Officials and Code Ad­ ministration International. Inc. be and is hereby adopted as the building code of the City of Hastings, in the State of Michigan; for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided: and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, ond terms of "The BOCA Basic National Building Code". 1987 edition, ore hereby referred to, adopted and mode a part hereof, as if fully set out in this Ordinance. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication. Moved by Jasperse ond supported by Wallon that the above resolution be adopted. Yeas: 7. Nays: 0. Absent: 1. I. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hostings City Council on the 23rd day of May. 1988. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk (7/14) CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO 209 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.500 AND 3.501 OF "THE HASTINGS CODE” THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS that Section 3.500 of "the Haslings Code" be amended io read as follows: Section 3.500. Basic Housing Code (BOCA) adopted. That certain document, throe (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the city clerk of the City of Hostings being marked ond designated at "The BOCA Notional Existing Structures Code." 1987 edition, as published by the Building Officials ond Code Administration International. Inc., be ond is hereby adopted as lhe housing code of the City of Hastings, in the State of Michigan, for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided: and each and all ol lhe regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of "The BOCA Na­ tional Existing Structures Code." 1987 edition, ore hereby referred to. adopted and made a port hereof, as H fully set out in this section. Penalties. Any person who violates this section shall be punishable by imprisonment in lhe county jail for up to ninety (90) dn> » and a fine of not more than Five Hundred collars ($500.00). or by both such fine and imprisonment. Section 3.501. Amendments. Section ES-111.4 shall provide that any one af­ fected by a demolition order shall within twenty (20) days apply to a court of record. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication Moved by Jasperse and supported hy Cusack that tho above Ordinance be adopted as read. Yeas: 7. Nays: 0. Absent: 1. I. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 23rd day of May. 1988. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (7/14) CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO 210 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 11.1 OF "THE HASTINGS CODE” THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS that Section 11 1 of "the Hastings Code" bo amended to road os follows: Section 11.1 BOCA Fire Prevention Code­ Adopted: penalties. (a) That certain document, throe (3) copies of which are on file in lhe office of tho city clerk of tho City of Hastings, being marked ond designated at "The BOCA Basic National Fire Prevention Code". 1987 edition, as published by tho Building Officials and Code Administration International. Inc., be and is hereby adopted as the five preven­ tion code of the City of Hastings, In the State of Michigan, for the control of fire hazards as herein provided; and each ond all of the regulations, pro­ visions. penalties, conditions, and terms of "Tho BOCA Basic National Fire Prevention Code". 1987 edition, are hereby referred to. adopted ond mode a part hereof, as if fully set out in this section. (b) Any person who violates this section sholl be punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for up to ninety (90) days and a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). or by both such fine and imprisonment. This Ordinance sholl take effect upon publication. Moved by Jasperse and supported by Walton that the above Ordinance be adopted as read. Yeos: 7. Nays: 0. Aosent: 1. I. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of on Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 23rd day of Moy. 1988. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (7/14) CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO 211 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 4.6 (S) OF "THE HASTINGS CODE” THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS that Section 4.6 (8) of "lhe Hostings Code" be amended to read as follows: (8) No person shall carry on any trade or business or sell or display any goods, wares or merchandise in any park; provided, non-profit organizations may sponsor events al city parks upon permit of the city council, and fundraising may be permitted as part of the event with the per­ mission of the council in any park except Tyden Pork. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication. Moved by Jasperse and supported by Wh<te that the above Ordinance be adopted. Yeas: 7. Noys: 0. Absent: 1. I. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of on Ordinance adopted by the Hostings City Council on the 23rd day of Moy. 1988. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (7/14) IMPROVEMENTS RESOLUTIONS Whereas, a petition has been filed with tho Com­ mon Council of the City of Hastings, duly signed by a majority of the properly owners and tax payers along the lino of said street or improvement hereinafter named, asking for the improvement of sold street, on S. Church from Oliver to Nelson. Curb and Gutter and Blacktop, and WHEREAS, it is the best judgemont and the opinion of the common Council of the City of Hastings that the prayer of tho petitioners should be granted. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED: Thai the said im­ provement so asked for along the iine of said street be granted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That in accordance with Chapter Fourteen of the Charter of the City of Hostings os amended, the street committee of said City, to whom said petition, having reported favorably thereon, that said improvement be con­ structed ond completed os above described, in ac­ cordance with tho plot, diagram and profile filed in the office of the City Clerk in the City of Hastings, as well as the estimates of lhe cost of said im­ provement. and further, that lhe said improve­ ment as shown in this resolution shall constitute the district os described In said plot and diagram as on S. Church from Oliver to Nelson. That the same is hereby declared to be the distict upon which that part of the estimated cost of the construction of sold improvements herein determined to be constructed, to be defrayed by special assessment, be levied by special assess­ ment, and that said plats and diagrams as heretofore prepared and filed in the office of the City Clerk in the City of Hastings, bo and the same ore hereby approved and adopted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That 80 per cent of the estimated cost of the construction of said improve­ ment of said street so described according to the estimates now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hastings, be levied against the pro­ perty adjoining ond along the line in accordance with the amount of frontage in the improvement district hereinbefore fixed and determined, and further that, 20 percent of the estimated cost of the construction of said improvement according to the e'timates now on file in the office lhe City Clerk of the City of Hostings, be ond the same is hereby directed to be paid from the street fund of said city. (Signed): Gordon Fuhr RESOLVED: That the City Assessor, of the City of Hastings, be and he is hereby ordered to make a special assessment of all the lands within the special assessment district liable to special assess­ ment for the cost of the improving of S. Church from Oliver to Nelson Street, according to the Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Hastings, duly passed July 11, 1988. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Assessor is hereby ordered ond directed to make a special assessment roll of all of the lands within the im­ provement and paving district, liable to special assessment, for the cost of construction of the im­ proving of said S. Church from Oliver to Nelson Street, and to make a special assessment roll of said special assessment district, entering and describing all the lands liable to assessment thereon, and that he levy upon said lands liable to special assessment, the amount of the estimated cost of said improving of said 5. Church from Oliver to Nelson Street, in accordance with Chapter Fourteen of tho Charter of the City of Hostings, and in accordance with the Resolutions of the Common Council of the City of Hastings. (Signed): Gordon Fuhr RESOLVED: That the City Clerk give notice, os re­ quired in Chapter Fourteen of the Charter of the City of Hastings, to oil persons interested in the special assessment for the improvement of S. Church from Oliver to Nelson Street, that the special assessment roll for said improvement will be reviewed on Monday, tho 25th day of July 1988, and that notice of tho meeting to review said roll, be published in the Hastings Banner, a paper published in tho City of Hostings, once on the 14th day of July ’88. (Signed): Gordon Fuhr (7/14) IMPROVEMENTS RESOLUTIONS Whereas, a petition has boon filed with lhe Com­ mon Council of the City of Hastings, du y signed by a maiority of the property owners and tax payors along the line ol said street or improvement hereinafter named, asking for the impravement of said street, on N. Jefferson from Muriel to Amy. Curb and Gutter ond Blacktop, ond WHEREAS, it is tho best judgement ond lhe opinion of the common Council of the City of Hastings that lhe prayer of lhe petitioners should be granted. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED: That the said im­ provement so asked for along the line of said street be granted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That in accordance with Chapter Fourteen of the Charter of lhe City of Hastings os amended, the street committee of said City, to whom said petition, having reported favorably thereon, that said improvement be con­ structed ond completed as above described, in ac­ cordance with the plat, diagram and profile filed in lhe office of the City Clerk in the Cily of Hastings, as well as tho estimates of tho cost of said Im­ provement. and further, that the sold improve­ ment as shown in this resolution sholl constitute the district as described in said plot ond diagram as on N. Jefferson from Muriel to Amy. That the same is hereby declared to be the distict upon which that part of tho estimated cost ol tho construction of said improvements herein determined to be constructed, to be defrayed by special assessment, be levied by special assess­ ment. ond that said plats and diagrams as heretofore prepared and filed in the office of the City Clerk in the City of Hastings, be and tho some are hereby approved ond adopted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That 80 per cent of the estimated cost of the construction of said Improve­ ment of said street so described according to the estimates now on file In the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hastings, be levied ogoinst the pro­ perty adjoln.ng and along the line In accordance with the amount of frontage in the improvement district hereinbefore fixed ond determined, and further that. 20 percent of the estimated cost of the construction of said improvement according to the estimates now on file in the office the City Clerk of the City of Hastings, be and the same is hereby directed to be paid from the street fund of said city. (Signed): Gordon Fuhr RESOLVED: That the City Assessor, of the City of Hastings, bo ond he is hereby ordered to make a special assessment of all the lands within the special assessment district liable to special assess­ ment for tho cost of the improving of N. Jefferson from Muriel to Amy Street, according to the Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Hastings, duly passed July II. 1988. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Assessor is hereby ordered and directed to moke a special assessment roll of all of the lands within the Im­ provement and paving district, liable to special assessment, for the cost of construction of the im­ proving of said N. Jefferson from Muriel to Amy Street, qnd to make a special assessment roll of said special assessment district, entering ond describing all the lands liable to assessment thereon, ond that he levy upon said lands liable to special assessment, the amount of the estimated cost of said Improving of said N. Jefferson from Muriel to Amy Street, in accordance with Chapter Fourteen of the Charter of the Cily of Hastings, ond in accordance with the Resolutions of the Common Council of the City of Hastings. (Signed): Gordon Fuhr RESOLVED: That the City Clerk give notice, as re­ quired in Chapter Fourteen of the Charter of the City of Hastings, to oil persons Interested In the special assessment for the improvement of N. Jef­ ferson from Muriel to Amy Street, that the special assessment roll for said improvement will be reviewed on Monday, the 25th day of July 1988, and that notice of the meeting to review said roll, be published in the Hastings Banner, a paper published in the City of Hastings, once on the 14th day of July 1988. (Signed): Gordon Fuhr (7/14) IMPROVEMENTS RESOLUTIONS Whereas, a petition has been filed with the Com­ mon Council of lhe City of Hastings, duly signed by a majority of the property owners ond lax payers along lhe line of said street or improvement hereinafter named, asking for the improvement of said street, on N. Church from Benson to Amy, Curb ond Gutter and Blacktop, and WHEREAS. It is the best judgement and the opinion of the common Council ol the City of Hastings that the prayer of the petitioners should be granted. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED: That tho said Improvemenl so asked for along the line of said street be granted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That in accordance with Chapter Fourteen of the Charter of the City of Hastings as amended, the street committee of said City, to whom said petition, having reported favorably thereon, that said improvement be con­ structed and completed as above described, in ac­ cordance with the plat, diagram and profile filed In the office of the City Clerk in the City of Hastings, as well as the estimates of the cost of said im­ provement, and further, that the said Improve­ ment os shown in this resolution sholl constitute the district os described in sold plat and diagram as on N. Church from Benson to Amy. That the some is hereby declared to be the distict upon which that part of the estimated cost of the construction of said improvements herein determined to be constructed, to be defrayed by special assessment, be levied by special assess­ ment. and that said plats and diagrams as heretofore prepared ond filed in the office of the City Clerk in the City of Hastings, be and the some ore hereby approved ond adopted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That 80 per cent of the estimated cost of the construction of said improve­ ment of said street so described according to the estimates now on file in lhe office of the City Clerk of the City of Hostings, be levied against the pro­ perty adjoining ond along the line in accordance with the amount of frontage in the Improvement district hereinbefore fixed and determined, and further that. 20 percent of the estimated cost of the construction of said improvement according to the estimates now on file in the office the City Clerk of lhe City of Hostings, be and the same is hereby directed to be paid from the street fund of said city. (Signed): Gordon Fuhr RESOLVED: That the City Assessor, of the City of Hastings, be and he is hereby ordered to moke a special assessment of oil the lands within the special assessment district liable to special assess­ ment for the cost of the Improving of N. Church from Benson to Amy Street, according to the Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Hastings, duly passed July 11. 1988. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Assessor is hereby ordered and directed to make a special assessment roll of all of the lands within the Im­ provement and paving district, liable to special assessment, for the cost of construction of the im­ proving of said N. Church from Benson to Amy Streer. ond to make a special assessment roll of said special assessment district, entering and describing oil the lands liable to assessment thereon, and that he levy upon said lands liable Io special assessment, the amount of lhe estimated cost of said improving of said N. Church from Ben­ son to Amy Street, in accordance with Chapter Fourteen ol the Charter of the City of Hastings, and in accordance with the Resolutions ol lhe Common Council of the City of Hastings. (Signed): Gordon Fuhr RESOLVED- That the Cily Clerk give notice, as re­ quired in Chapter Fourteen of the Charier of the City of Hastings. Io all persons inleresled in the special assessment for the improvement of N. Church from Benson to Amy Street, that the special assessment roll for said improvement will be reviewed on Monday, tho 25th day of July 1988, and that notice of the meeting to review said roll, bo published in the Hastings Banner, a paper published in the City of Hastings, once on the 14th doy ol July 1988. (Signed): Gordon Fuhr (7/14) �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 14, 1988 Continued from...Page 1 Goddard-Eckstein murder trial underway Defendant Richard Eckstein (left) and his attorney, David Dodge, listen to opening arguments Wednesday during Eckstein's trial for first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the 1986 slaying of Dowling resident Ricky Goddard. 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Send my subscription to: I NAME | ADDRESS | CITY ________________________ I Enclosed Is my poymenl lor: | r $13.00 Borry County $16.50 Other Areas STATE ZIP $10.00 College Students C. $15.00 Surrounding Counties (Allagan. Calhoun, talon, lama. Kolomoro OR CALL ... 948-8051 FOR MORE INFORMATION! RO. Box r, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Barry County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley has a 12-gauge, sawed-off shot gun tagged as evidence in Wednesday’s Goddard murder trial in Eaton County Circuit Court. Authorities believe the weapon, which was found in the Kalamazoo River seven months after the murder, was used to kill Ricky Goddard. Crowley added that he would present evidence from witnesses who would testify Woodmansee had said he was going to murder Ricky Goddard for S3.000 before Goddard's death. Additional testimony will be introduced to suggest that Goddard and Eckstein had met with Woodmansee at Woodmansee's home, that Woodmansee and Zugel arranged to borrow the gun used in the murder and that the four co-conspirators used drugs on occasion. Before making his opening statement, Battle Creek defense attorney John Hofman, representing Goddard, asked the court for a directed verdict acquitting his client "Even if (Crowley) proves everything he's said, there's insufficient evidence to prove the offense exists," Hofman said. "There's certainly no evidence to suggest my client was aiding and abetting that offense. Certainly evidence of insurance is not proof of a conspiracy, nor is a love affair ... nor telephone calls." Judge Hudson E. Deming denied lhe motion. "I'm satisfied Mr. Crowley told the jury what he intends to prove, that there is independent evidence for a conspiracy," Deming said. In his opening statement, Hofman vehemently denied any connection between his client and her husband's death. "Sharon Goddard has the best defense available in a case," he said. "She didn't do it. "They did not conspire with Norm Woodmansee to do anything, let alone kill Ricky Goddard," he said. Hofman said his client did not conspire to have her husband murdered, nor did she participate in the murder itself. Hofman pointed out that Goddard called the authorities moments after she arrived home and discovered her murdered husband. "She's just as interested as the prosecutor in finding out who killed her husband," he said, adding that she testified as a prosecution witness in proceedings against both Woodmansee and Zugel. Hofman said later in the trial the jury will hear a taped interview Goddard had with police five days after the murder. The tape will show her innocence, he said. "What you will hear will be the dramatic voice of a person who was absolutely distraught by what she found," he said. "At times she was laughing, at times she was crying, at times she was confused." He told the court he was planning to call Goddard to the stand later in the trial. Hofman acknowledged to lhe jury that Goddard and Eckstein had had an affair, but he said it ended before lhe murder. "There will be so much evidence of lhe affair, you'll wonder if she's on trial for having an affair," he said. On the subject of insurance money, Hofman said Goddard was not aware of one S33.000 policy until well after her husband's death. Another $50,000 policy is being contested by Ricky Goddard's parents, who were listed as secondary beneficiaries. Most important, Hofman said, Goddard would not have murdered her husband for money when he was doing so well in his paint and glass wholesale business. "He was worth more, as crass as it may sound, alive than dead," Hofman said, explaining Ricky Goddard had earned more than S60.000 in lhe last two years. He attacked the anticipated hearsay testimony of Woodmansee calling Woodmansee a "55-year-old child" who told stories. Hofman also told the jury that the crucial testimony offered by Zugel would not be credible. "I submit George Zugel will be lhe most incredible, the most unbelievable person you'll ever meet," he said. "Zugel told (police and lhe prosecutor) virtually anything they wanted to know to save his own skin. "The prosecution is relying on the bought testimony of George Zugel," he said. "The price they paid is he gets out of mandatory life in prison and says what the prosecutor wants him to say." The fourth co-defendant in the case, Zugel, 36, was convicted in March of conspiracy to commit perjury at the Woodmansee trial. He later pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting second-degree murder for his role iu the Goddard slaying. Zugel’s sentencing was delayed in May until after he appears as a prosecution witness at the trial for Eckstein and Goddard. Zugel remains lodged in the Barry County Jaik, • Bowing to defense requests, presiding Judge Deming moved the proceedings to Eaton County because pretrial publicity would make it difficult to seat an impartial jury. Two juries have been selected to hear the separate cases for puposes of "judicial economy," Deming said. Jury selection for Eckstein, a machine shop supervisor at Kellogg's in Battle Creek was held Monday. Attorneys questioned 55 prospective jurors before settling on the eight-woman, six-man panel to hear Eckstein's case. On Tuesday, the process took nearly as long before attorneys chose a nine-woman, five-man jury to decide Goddard's fate. The 28 jurors took their seats Wednesday morning with Eckstein's 14-member panel seated in the jury box, and Goddard's jury seated on chairs in front of Eckstein's jury. Both juries will listen to prosecution and defense witnesses, with the judge instructing each when to disregard evidence not related to their cases. The pair were arrested fcr the second time in early April on charges of plotting to have Dowling resident Woodmansee murder Ricky Goddard on the night of Jan. 25,1986. Sharon Goddard found her husband dead in the dining room of their Dowling home when she returned home from work about 7 a.m. In March 1986, co-defendants Goddard and Eckstein were released for lack of evidence. But four months later Woodmansee was sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder. The discovery of the murder weapon and new testimony from earlier witnesses led to their re-arrest in April. They were bound over to circuit court to stand trial on the two charges following a preliminary exam that ended April 27 in 56th District Court in Haslings. WERE FIGHTING FOR MDURLIFE American ■ ■ Heart Association of Michigan A United Way Agency �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 14, 1988 — Page 13 Former Middleville police chief cleared of embezzlement try Psychiatric testing ordered for defendant before trial by Jeff Kaczmarczyk At the request of his defense attorney, a Vermontville man charged in connection with sexual assault last March of a Nashville woman will undergo a psychiatric examina­ tion to determine his competency to stand trial. Also, at his attorney’s request, Richard D. Lowe, 32, will pay for the expense of his ex­ amination at the Ypsilanti Forensic Center. Lowe, also known as Bud Lowe, stood mute in April to charges of breaking and entering, assault, and criminal sexual conduct. Automatic innocent pleas were entered in Barry County Circuit Court on his behalf. Trial also was rescheduled last week from July 18 to Aug. 15 before Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming. Lowe, of 7406 Vermontville Hwy., faces charges of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling with intent to do great bodily harm, and assault with intent to do great bodily harm. He is also charged with three counts of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct in connection with the incident. The maximum penalty for the breaking and by Jean Gallup Boyd Cain. cx-Middleville police chief, has been cleared of a charge of attempted embezzlement in a decision Tuesday by a state appeals court. Cain in May 1987 was accused of intending to convert $525 in insurance money to his own use. At a preliminary examination in Kent Coun­ ty. Judge Donald Johnson had ruled that a crime had been committed by Cain because he did not use the insurance money in accordance with budgetry rules of the Village of Middleville. The money in question was an insurance payment given to lhe village and then rewrit­ ten to T&W Electronics in Grand Rapids, in the amount of $4,074, to buy two radios to replace police car radios which were damaged during a lightning storm. Purchasing two radios of equal value at T&W left the amount of $525 over the price of the equipment. The complaint alleges that Cain first asked for the difference in cash, and when told that could not be done, asked for the balance in the form of a check made out to him. T&W owner David Turburgen became con­ cerned when his bookeeper questioned lhe legality of writing the check to Cain. Turburgen said be then made up a story about the Middleville village attorney calling to ask about the money in an effort to per­ suade Cain to return the check. Cain then returned the check before leaving the store. Another radio was purchased by Cain at a later date at T&W with the remaining in­ surance money. After Johnson’s ruling. A. Ray Kallicl, Cain’s attorney, appealed lhe decision to Judge Stcwert Hoffius, who agreed with Johnson's decision that a crime had been com­ mitted. Kallicl said. Kallicl then appealed the Hoffius decision to the state appeals court, and was granted a special right or an interlocutory appeal. An intcrlocutoty appeal is granted when the matter to be decided will substantially affect or possibly cause a matter to not go to trial. Kalliel explained. The appeals court postponed the trial in­ definitely last November until the panel made a ruling on the case. Cain still faces a preliminary examination on Aug. 30 in Barry County on two charges of criminal sexual conduct. He was charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct and assualt with in­ tent to commit sexual penetration in July 1987 in a complaint from a Thomapple Township woman. That charge also has been the subject of an interlocutory appeal by the three-judge ap­ peals panel. Kalliel appealed Barry Circuit Judge Hud­ son Deming’s decision to bar testimony con­ cerning the plaintiffs prior relationship with Cain. The appeals court ruled on that matter earlier this year, saying the complaintant's previous relationship with the defendant is ad­ missible as evidence. entering charge is 15 years in prison, while the assault charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years or $5,000. Each of the three criminal sexual conduct charges is punishable by up to life in prison. The charges stem from an incident that took place at the victim’s home early in the morn­ ing on March 11, aid Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy David Oakland. Lowe is accused of breaking into into the victim's house and physically assaulting her, Oakland said. The woman th:n was sexually assaulted three times that day, Oakland added. The victim, whe is described as being in her mid-20s, was able to leave the house and con­ tact law enforcement officials. Lowe was arrested later that day while working on a car at a friend's house in Eaton County. At Wednesday’s court hearing, Deming also granted a motion from the prosecution to amend a habitual offender charge against Lowe. The charge alleges that Lowe previously was convicted of a felony in Texas, in 1975. He is currently lodged at the Barry County Jail. Woman cited in crash Still prayin’ Area farmer Verle Stahl, with his granddaughters, Angie and Stephanie Stahl, look to the sky as they pray rain will soon relieve the thirsty crops that have already reportedly been stunted by a lack of moisture during the ongo­ ing drought. A half-inch of rain fell in some areas Sunday, while only a trace was felt in others. (Banner Photo) A young motorist received a citation from state troopers after a two-car accident Sunday that left an elderly woman injured. Iva Winters, 80, of Grand Rapids, was taken to Pennock Hospital where she was treated and released following the accident at 8:40 p.m. west of Hastings. Angela D. Hall, 17, was cited for failure to yield a signed intersection after the accident at Gun Lake Road and Green Street. Trooper Robert Norris of the Hastings Michigan State Police Post said Hall, of 1071 Norway, Rutland Township, was driving northwest on Green Street when she halted fa the stop sign at Gun Lake Road. Meanwhile, Eleanor J. Collier, 59, of Grand Rapids was traveling west on Gun Lake Road. As Collier passed through the intersection, Hall pulled out and struck Collier’s car in the left rear fender, Norris said. Both drivers said afterwards they did not see each other before the accident Neither Hall nor Collier were hurt in the crash, and all three were wearing seat belts, Norris said. Delton school board restores programs, sets August 29 millage election This sign was briefly taped to the door of the Middleville Village Hall by an unidentified person on the day Joseph Wenger was acquitted. Jury acquits Middleville officer Joseph Wenger hy Jean Gallup Joseph Wenger, suspended Mddlcville Village police officer, was acquitted July 6 of two counts of criminal sexual conduct after a two-day jury trial in Kent County Circuit Court. The jury deliberated less than an hour before delivering the verdict, said David Dodge. Wenger’s attorney. “In Joe’s case when the jury came back as quickly as they did with the verdict, in my opinion, that shows that they just didn’t think Joe was even involved,” he said. “1 am very pleased for Joe and his family. He has an excellent reputation, and had ex­ cellent character references during the trial," Dodge said. “We are thankful to the Lord, as well as the jury, for the not guilty verdict. A lot of prayer and effort went into this case," the attorney added. Wenger said Friday, ‘‘I would like to thank the family and friends who have the con­ fidence in me to stand by me, and never doubt my innocence. I especially thank the Lord for the strength and guidance throughout this mat­ ter and for answering my many, many prayers. “1 would like to assure the entire communi­ ty that 1 am. indeed innocent. “My wife. Cynthia, and 1 are looking for­ ward to a very happy life," he said. Wenger was suspended from duty on the Middleville police force by Police Chief Louis Shoemaker after his arraignment on March 18 of this year. When contacted last Thursday. Shoemaker said he "hasn’t made a decision" about possi­ ble future rc-instatement of Wenger. Conviction of two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct is punishable by 15 years in prison. Police nab early morning flasher in Hastings by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Wearing nothing but a smile, a man was arrested early Sunday morning in Hastings after he exposed himself to a gas station attendant and led police on a foot chase along North Broadway. The 18-year-old man, whose name was being withheld pending arraignment, was to be charged with indecent exposure. At 5 a.m. Sunday, Hastings Police received a telephone call from an employee at Admiral Gas Station at West Mill Street and Broadway. Hastings Police Deputy Chief Jerry Sarver said the 20-year-old female employee told police she was waking on the floor at lhe station when the man walked up, knocked on the glass and asked if the station was open. The woman said "yes,” looked up and saw the man was wearing nothing. The naked man then waved and ran off, the woman told police. She called police, who radioed a Barry County Sheriff's cruiser in the area to be on the lookout fa a naked man running near North Broadway. Deputies Gary Sunior and Jay Olejniczak began searching the post office parking lot while Hastings Police Sgt. Lowell Wilde and Investigator Mike Leedy stopped at the station to talk with the employee. At the station they spotted an unclothed man running north behind the station. Wilde chased him on foot across Thorn Street to a large black car parked in the Welton’s Plumbing and Heating parking lot. The fleeing man got into the car, locked the doors, started lhe vehicle and began backing up. Wilde ran up and ordered the man out of the car, but he continued backing up the vehicle. But before he could leave the lot, Leedy pulled up in the police cruiser and blocked his exit. The man then got out of lhe car. Police handed him a blanket and arrested him. Police recovered his clothes and wallet from lhe front seat of the car and took him to Barry County Jail. Sarver said the man had not been drinking before his arrest. The Delton Kellogg Board of Education — with a new president at the helm, a new trustee at the table and about 50 people in the audience — Monday reinstated programs the previous board had cut. and set Aug. 29 as the date to again ask voters to approve increased millage. All academic programs, all athletics and a full counseling program will be retained under the revised $6.8 million operating budget for the 1988-89 school year, said Superintendent Dr. John Sanders. Students will be required to pay a $10 fee per sport to participate in athletics, the board decided. Next month, voters will be asked to approve two additional mills for three years for opera­ tions, but he said the restored programs are not contingent on the outcome of that election. The extra millage will enable the district to "get into the 1989-90 school year in good order and handle contingincies if they occur,” he said. The board was able to restore the programs for the upcoming year by dipping into a $435,000 savings account so there will be no budget carryover for 1989-90. Sanders said. The board also cut $440,000 of budget expen­ ditures. such as supplies, in-service programs and workshops. As part of the new budget, wages will be frozen for all employee units that have not yet negotiated new contracts, including ad­ ministrators. custodians and secretaries. The freeze is expected to save about $53,000. The board was able to realize a $25,000 savings in insurance costs through a recent bidding process, he said. Three teachers and one administrator will be cut in the the new budget plan. The previous board had laid off a dozen teachers, so there will be a savings to the district in unemployment costs. Assistant Middle School Principal Sharon Christensen volunteered to return to the classroom. Sanders also noted that Randy Knowles resigned as athetic director, a post he had held for seven years. He will be a full-time counselor in the high school. That move will mean the high school will have two full-time counselors. Knowles didn’t have a specific reason for resigning, Sanders said. The board approved hiring three coaches for boys’ varsity sports, Rob Hecthius, who had previously resigned, for football; Brian Dilworth, soccer; and William Stouffer, basketball. Dilworth has coached at Parchment and Birmingham Brother Rice. Stouffer has coaching - experience at Lowell and Mancelona. In other business, the board: —Decided to have a consultant prepare specifications, at a cost not to exceed $7,500, for roof repairs of all district buildings. —Authorized the administration to borrow up to $350,000 to fend the costs of roof repairs and repaving parking lots. The money will be paid back' with the 'Zz-mill voters ap­ proved in June for the work. —Designated First 6f America, Delton branch, as its depositor. —Approved the use of school buildings and grounds for Delton Founders Weekend in August and agreed to allow the Moose to have a beer tent on Smith & Doster’s property, across the street. Get the best deal in health insurance By CHANGING TIMES - The Klpllnger Magazine Medical costs are enough to make you sick: A single day in the hospital now averages more than S640, not counting docta bills. Treatments that run up a tab exceeding $100,000 are becoming commonplace. Whether you have fee-for-service group coverage, membership in a health maintenance organization (HMO) or an individual policy, you'll want to pay no more than necessary. But Changing Times magazine advises you not to become fixated on the idea that the lowest premium is always best for you. Leesa Fields and Jonathan Band found it made more sense to stick with a plan that had higher premiums. After their son was born, the Silver Spring, Md., couple switched from Jonathan's private plan to Leesa's fee-for-service plan with lhe federal government. His insurance did not cover immunizations and regular baby check-ups. Moreover, his plan called for a 20 percent co-payment and S250 deductible, Leesa's charged 15 percent and $200. They decided to DDA meeting topic will be parking lots There will be a Hastings Downtown Development Authority meeting on Thursday. July 21. at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Assessor's Office. 102 S. Broadway. The meeting will preview i c final drawing and cost estimates for the downtown parking lots. Those attending arc asked to use the “front” door for this- meeting. add son Jeremy to Leesa's plan and pay the extra premium. Many major private insurers let you switch from one comprehensive policy to another with a relatively new program called triple option. Typically, such plans let you float among a preferred provider organization (PPO), HMO and regular fee-for-service plans, and waiting periods for preexisting conditions are waived between transitions from one system to another. Deductibles may be higher for the traditional plan than for an HMO or PPO, but you may have more luck with it if you need to see a specialist. Triple-option plans may have one premium payment regardless of which setup you pick, or the premium may rise or fall as you float. Periods during which you arc locked into one option or another vary from three months to a year. Another consideration with low premium policies is that a major-medical policy that will pay out a maximum of $250,000 in any one year may seem ample, but it could readily be exceeded with an extended hospital stay following major surgery. For peace-of-mind coverage, you may want to pay a little more for a policy of $500,000 or even $1 million. Low premiums may mean high deductibles. Some health insurance policies require more than one family member to meet the deductible before coverage for the whole family kicks in. It's possible to limit deductibles and co-payments by paying higher premiums, thereby assuring coverage starts sooner after an illness strikes. This is a good idea if you anticipate considerable medical problems. Many plans limit to $1,000 or $2,000 what you must pay out of pocket but some go much higher. Paying a higher premium may keep this cost down. Readying for the fair... The 136th Barry County Free Fair kicks off Saturday and runs eight days. The fair, which drew a record 53,000 people last year, features favorites like the demolition derby, kid's day, homemakers jamboree, tractor pull and livestock fashion show. Work on the fair began weeks ago and pictured are Heather Perry (left) and Ember Perry as the fill in a water line trench. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 14, 1988 New principal hired-continued During the past year, she earned her doctorate from Michigan State University after conducting a study of principals' leadership in eight elementary schools selected for national recognition. Meanwhile, she also served as field supervisor for MSU's teacher education department end as a counselor and coordinator for educational development planning in the Jackson County Intermediate School District She began her career as a second grade teacher in the Montabella Community Schools in Edmore. She then taught elementary students for the Victoria Education Department in Melbourne, Australia, from 1972 io 1974. After she returned to lhe United States, site took an assignment as a reading teacher with the Detroit Public Schools, a position she held for 10 years. Stebbins then worked for two years as a counselor for seventh-, eighth- and ninth-grade students in Molokai, Hawaii. She earned her bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University and received her master's degree from Wayne State University. Her doctorate from MSU is in K-12 educational administration. She is a member of the Michigan Reading Association, the Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning, the American Personnel and Guidance Association and Phi Lamda Theta. The HASTINGS BANNER — Call (616) 348-8051 , I or Rent !hank }on THREE LOTS FOR RENT, in CARD OF THANKS Baltimore Terrace, 945-3734. Our 60th Wedding Anniver­ sary had been a precious time of remembering, and of appreciat­ ing our family and friends even more. Thinks to our family for the lovely picnic/rcunion and all their thoughtfulness and love. Each one of the many cards, calls and gifts we received is trea­ sured and brings special memo­ ries. Also, thanks to our church for the lovely roses and to God for being so good to us through the yean. We Love You Elmer & Dorotha Roush Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: July 15 and 16, 9 *.m.to 5 p.m., at 2892 Bedford Rd. GARAGE SALE: two 4-10 guns; four 12 gauge guns; *72 olds, $250; good clothing; July 11 thru July 21, at 2*18 Durkee Rd.______________________ MOVING SALE: 1748 Jacobs Circle, July 15 & 16, 10am to 4pm. Men's, women's & boys clothes, toys, kerosene heater, skiis, TV, mower, housewares. I or Sale \utomotive HELP! Grandma turned 87 in June. She has given up driving. Her 1978 Ford LTD with 88,000 miles needs a new owner. Can be seen at 10637 Gun Lake Rd., Gun Lake. ( omniumtv \ olives $500 REWARD for informa­ tion leading to arrest of individu­ al or individuals who stole fish­ ing tackle at Little Long Lake just inside Barry County Octob­ er, 1987; Also $500 reward for same situation June 12, 1988. Description too long to list but available upon request P.O. 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Please apply at Murco, Inc., Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 11 11th St, Plainwell. For .Sale FOR SALE: 1975 22' Titan motor home, 37,000 miles, very clean, must sec to believe, Only $6500. Call 948-4218 7p.m. to 10p.m. ________________ DCA1Tnrj Associate Brokers Hastings (616) 945-5182 CAR & TRUCK REPAIR liidrosW 1433 s. hanovw St, Hastings. Mich. 490M 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Henn: Mondoy 8 »o 8 Tuetdoy-Fridoy 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY |f^| SERVICE PARTS |ta| CUUUU MTMS PUTIMTOIM Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parte. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! , Most other municipalities have no limit on the length of stay because few people can af­ ford to slay in a bed and breakfast for more than a few days, Gray said. Because most bed and breakfasts operate from large, historic homes, few have pro­ blems with falling below minimum sizes for guest rooms. Gray said. “When I asked about size restrictions. 1 was told. ‘Wc'rc an old. old. home. Some of our closets are bigger than 10 by 10 (feet),' ” Gray said. Several council members expressed support for prospect that a bed and breakfast will be opened in Hastings. "I think this is a good idea. We need this," said First Ward Councilman Ken Miller. The Casarezes, who were present at Mon­ day's meeting, said they will seek approval to operate their home as a bed and breakfast. Christened "Noteworthy,” the 1895 Victorian-era home was once owned by former Hastings Mayor Alonzo Keniston. The couple told the council they had more than adequate parking, including a three-car garage. Mrs. Casarez added that their smallest room would be several feet larger than the minimum 10- by 10-foot requirement in the new ordinance. “It's a big house," Mrs. Casarez said. "We have lots of extra room." Provisions in Ordinance No. 212 limit bed and breakfasts to six guest rooms, require the owner to live on the premises and mandate off-street parking for guests. Guests will be limited to a 30-consecutive day stay. Bed and breakfasts will be allowed in any area in the city, except areas zoned for in­ dustrial use. But the businesses will not be allowed to locate in the same block and establishments in residential zones will be limited to one six-square-foot sign advertising the business. Last month, Jasperse, who is chairman of the ordinance committee and a member of the planning commission, told the council the commission members disagreed oh some of the provisions, but felt it was necessary to have the ordinance before a request to open a bed and breakfast was brought to the city. He added a provision originally in the bill would have prohibited a bed and breakfast owner from buying a neighboring house to build a parking lot, but that provision was dropped by the planning commission. "The planning commission decided they couldn't decide when it would be a good thing and when it would be a bad thing," he said. FOR SALE: 1981 Chevy 1 ton with steel bed, 121,000 miles. CaD 945-5233 8a.m. to 5p.m. FOR SALE: 14'xl4' building with aluminum siding, heater, and electric, must be hauled away by buyer, $500 or best offer. CaU 945-5233 8a.m. to 5p.m.____________________ FOR SALE: 1938 John Deere A, good condition. Phone 616-763-9132._____________ FOR SALE: 2 heavy duty pick­ up side boxes (locking). 5 bias ply tires 9.50x163.3 snow tires on Chevy rims. Utility trailer 4x7. Phone 79^7862. HOME FURNISHINGS for sale, 945-964S_______ LIKE TO WORK CONSTRUCTION? We haic several openings in new unit Heavy equipment operators, carpenteir, plumbers, and elec­ tricians, no experience ncccssry. We pay you while you lean?. Call (616)-731-5520 or if long distance 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard. TAKING APPLICATIONS. COOKS AND WAITRESS OPENINGS. Apply in person Bob's Grill & Restaurant 139 E. Court St._________________ WANTED: diesel truck mechanics, Cummins experi­ ence a musL Must have own tools and be hard working. Company paid family medical and vacations. Fineline Freight­ ways, 435 E Mill St, Hastings, 49058. 945-2771.__________ WANTED: general office clerk, data entry position. Must be enthusiastic, people oriented. Must have pleasant phone personality. 60 wpm minimum. Company paid family medical; vacation. Reply to Ad #322, c/o Hastings Banner, PO Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058.________ Miscellaneous & Mike Humphreys J FOR SALE: Only 1 left, Regis­ tered female miniture schnauzer, has had shots and worming, call 948-4090. Bed & breakfast story continued... 1000 SUNBEDS SunalWOLFFTanning Beds, SlcndcrQucst Toning Tables, SunQucst Quality Spas. Buy direct save up to 50%. Delivery to business or home. Call for FREE Color Catalogue & Wholesale prices. 1-800-228-6292. ___________ OLD FASHION DAY FESTI­ VAL - HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS. July 1610 a_m. to 4 p.m. Water Power Demos, Folk Music, Antique Tool and Quilt Show, Civil War Encampment, Arls/Crafts, Flea Market, Blacksmith, Covered Bridge, Food, More! Bring cameras. $2 Adults, students free. Two miles north Yankee Springs Stale Park Entrance, 616-795-7530. Todd A. Harding Todd Harding promoted at Savings & Loan Richard Beduhn, president and chief ex­ ecutive officer of the Hastings Savings & Loan Association, has announced the promo­ tion of Todd A. Harding to vice president­ treasurer. Effective July I, Harding has been opera­ tions officer of Hastings Savings & Loan. Harding has been treasurer of the associa­ tion since July 1985. Previously, he was a staff auditor with the CPA firm of Ernst & Whinney of Grand Rapids from June 1983 to June 1985. Harding was an accountant for Tinicom Inc. of Belding from June 1981 to June 1983. A graduate of Greenville High School, Har­ ding has an associate's degree in liberal arts from Montcalm Community College and a bachelor of science degree in business ad­ ministration and accounting from Ferris State University. Harding is active in the Barry Area United Way as a director, treasurer and member of the budget, expansion and executive commit­ tees. He is a member of the board of directors of the Hastings Junior Achievement and a member of the Hastings Country Club. He also is an instructor for Davenport Col­ lege and the Savings & Loan Institute of Financial Education. Harding and his wife, Jill, along with daughter Ashley and son Andrew, live in Hastings. Hastings firefighters, with the help of the Middleville and Woodland Fire Departments work to stop fire from spreading In a home at 210 S. Washington St. In Hastings Friday. Due to dry conditions, house and grass fires keep area firefighters very busy by Shelly Sulser Area fire officials arc cautioning farmers to use extra care when working in wheat fields this season, warning that any hot machinery or spark could ignite a devasting blaze. Freeport firefighters already have battled more wheat field fires in two weeks than they did all month this time last year, blaming the unusually dry conditions. Hastings volunteers found their services were needed at five different fires, including a house fire, all within two hours last Friday. At 12:45 p.m. Friday, the Hastings Fire Department was called to a field fire at 4889 Coats Grove Rd., where nearly eight acres of straw owned by Conrad Krammin was lost. “I have no idea what started it,” said Krammin. who was combining wheat when neighbors Jeff and Shelly Dickinson noticed the flames and called the fire department. "By the time I noticed it. it had gone the full length of the field." Krammin said he was nearly finished com­ bining when the fire was discovered. For­ tunately, he added, most of his wheat was sav­ ed because it had just been picked. "This is very unusual." Krammin said. "The dry conditions and everything con­ tributes to it." Hastings Fireman Bruce Coenen "said Krammin probably lost about 50 bales of straw through the fire, but only about onequarter acre of standing wheat perished. Coenen believes the incident was caused by the hot combine. The Krammins commended their neighbors and the firemen for "doing a great job." The next call Hastings firemen received was at 2:02 p.m. after a grass fire on the pro­ perty of Edward Slocum on Quimby Road and South Broadway ignited, burning a five- by 10-foot patch of ground. Later, while putting out a grass fire on M-79 near Thomapple Lake Road, a call came in at 2:45 p.m. that a house at 210 S. Washington St. in Hastings was ablaze. Two of the eight firefighters on call that day were on standby at the station and they responded to the scene, as did assistant fire chief Richard McLaughlin, who had been working to extinguish the grass fire. Driver Jerry MacDonald said additional help was sought from Middleville and Woodland units to assist at the Hastings blaze, where nearly $50,000 damage was caused to the house. The home is owned by Joe and Kathleen Rogers of 5445 Dowling Rd. which was oc­ cupied by renters Lisa Coats on the lower level and Kim James upstairs. Coats lost nearly $3,000 worth of uninsured items, while damage to insured contents in James' apartment was twice that amount. One fireman was taken to Pennock Hospital and treated for smoked inhalation before be­ ing released that same day. No one was in the home at the time the fire was discovered. Preliminary reports say the fire may have been caused by defective wiring. The Hastings Fire Department was also summoned to a car fire earlier that morning and a camper fire in the afternoon. "Friday was a busy day." Driver Bruce Coenen said. Clarksville Fire Chief Art Briseno reports nearly 20 or 25 acres of straw was turned to ashes on Saturday at about 12:45 p.m. in fields owned by Jack Scott and Dale Zook, both of Clarksville on M-50 (Thompson Road). "He (Jack) had apparently just combined it not too long ago. about two or three days before.” Briseno said. “It doesn't sound like the equipment did it. He was working back there earlier that morning raking straw, maybe. But the fire started a ways from where the tractor was parked." Briseno said Lake Odessa firemen were called to assist in the three-hour ordeal to try’ Michigan State Police — AUCTION — 1977 Yamaha, 650 c.c.’s, black, v.i.n. #447710343. Sale to be held at Central Garage, Middleville on: July 19, 1988 • 10 a.m. and stop the spread of the blaze. During that time, however, Clarksville was asked to res­ pond to another field fire on the Irwin Heidrick farm, also on M-50 (Tupper Lake Road). "We had Lake Odessa cover that one and then we went out to relieve them," Briseno said. Not quite as much straw was lost in that fire, Briseno said, but he noted lhe earlier field blaze was the biggest his department has tackled all year. "For us, it’s been fairly quiet,” he said. Freeport firemen fought field fires where five acres owned by Gordy Stahl of 108th Street was scorched. Stahl was cited by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department for violation of the statewide burning ban. Freeport Fire Chief Lan Cooper said Stahl had been burning brush when the blaze ignited grass and a nearby field. Don Shoemaker of Vcdder Road also was a victim of the elements when he lost five acres of straw. "As dry as it is, it will go across a field really quick." Bruce Coenen warned. "Fri­ day, it was 94 degrees out and there was a 10-20 mph wind. With that wind blowing, it wouldn't take that long for a fire to get across a field. It’s still very dry and the statewide burning ban is still on. It probably will be until wc get a rainstorm." Coenen and Cooper caution everyone that fire can easily be started by mere sparks from farm equipment scraping rocks in the fields or by tractors, rakes, combines or whatever, becoming too hot. • ‘Just the heat from the combine itself or the catalytic converter, a little spark, throwing a cigarette down — any type of spark can set anything on fire," Coenen said. Council approves $125,000 to set up incubator at Bliss plant in Hastings by Jeff Kaczmarczyk The Hastings City Council cleared the first major hurdle to building an industrial incubator in town Monday when council members approved a $125,000 fund match to convert the former E.W. Bliss can plant into a new home for fledgling businesses. Armed with the local promise of support to buy the 43,000-square-foot building, the Hastings/Barry County Joint Economic Development Commission now will seek a $375,000 state block grant to fund the purchase and renovation of the structure. Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray, who made the issue a major theme in her campaign for mayor last fall, said she couldn't be more pleased with the council's action. "I was just euphoric. I was just so glad to see this make it," she said Tuesday. "I’m glad to see there is a commitment on the local level." First proposed nearly 1 1/2 years ago as a means of attracting new business to Hastings, the proposal until last Monday floundered for lack of funds. Introduced nine years ago to promote economic development in Michigan, an incubator rents space to businesses and provides additional services, such as telephone answering, secretarial and business consultation services. At the council's June 27 meeting, JEDC Director L. Joseph Rahn told council members lhe venture would not attract any outside funding until a local committment was made by the local government But while supporting the concept, several council members balked at making a financial promise until they learned how much the total project would cost including the final cost of purchasing the Bliss building, located on East Railroad Street Gray Tuesday said that officials are estimating it would cost $500,000 to put the incubator into operation. That includes approximately $335,000 to purchase the building, $125,000 for renovation and $40,000 for operating expenses. It’s a girl! ; Amanda Marie; Bom to Tracy Johncock | and Scott Anderson - June 29, 1988 - ( ( 6 lbs., 3 oz. ■ RaM .AnmnJu. Mother Tracy Father • SaXt. Grandfather Rm Johncix k I Coupled with the city's $125,000 fund match, Gray said the $375,000 block grant should be enough to get the project off the ground. She added that the building's $335,000 purchase price is considerably below two recent appraisals of $415,000 and $425,000. The $125,000 fund match, which will come from the city's contigency fund, depends on the JEDC coming up with the additional funds for lhe project "So we're not writing a check yet," Gray said. "But what I wanted to do is get this thing rolling. We have to make a decision regarding economic development" In July 1986, the council agreed to offer E.W. Bliss a $500 option to purchase the firm's old can plant on East State Street with the intention of rebuilding it to house eight to 10 fledgling businesses. But the proposal to turn the facility into an incubator thus far has fr'led to attract the necessary federal or state grants to fund the renovation of the building. Rahn told the council in June that attempts to get federal and state grants to refurbish the Bliss building were failing and would continue to be turned down until a firm financial commitment is made on the local level. "To this date, no party has committed to a dollar amount," Rahn said at the June meeting. "The JEDCs thought is, let’s get some of the local pieces in place before we go to the state or federal government" Rahn told the council that he estimated it would cost 5150.0CO to remodel the building to function as an incubator. He added be hopes to have the incubator to 80 percent capacity by its third year of operation Typically, incubators will take two to 2 1/2 years to break even, Rahn said. Gray told the council a local firm is interested in renting 30 percent of the incubator's space. Additionally, as many as 11 firms have expressed interest in renting space. Gray said Tuesday that the city and E.W. Bliss had reached an agreement to extend lhe city's option to purchase the building for another two months while additional funds are sought. Read...ALL THE NEWS of Barry County in The Hastings Banner. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Call... 948-8051 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-07-21.pdf 2c9db36365810c5e6772353479570925 PDF Text Text bastings HASTIN'’ PUBLIC LIBRARY 121SOUT HURCH STREET HASTINGS, - IICN.'GAN 4905*' ;;. <•■■- >**--------- hklLSVX/Ct/ ...wrap , -------- education is first to suffer X. Eight Delton teachers called back to work See Story on Page 10 Hastings Turn to a pictoral look's®^ at the county fair JSI on page 9 ~ ""~"“pRIC^y Hearsay testimony allowed in Goddard/Eckstein trial by Jeff Kaczmarczyk The prosecution in the Goddard/Eckstein murder case cleared a major hurdle this week when the judge ruled sufficient independent testimony had been presented to show the likelihood of a conspiracy to murder Ricky Goddard With that decision, Barry County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley will be able to admit hearsay testimony from other alleged co-conspirators and witnesses that Goddard's wife, Sharon, and her ex-boyfriend, Richard Eckstein arranged to have Ricky Goddard, 32, murdered so the pair could collect insurance money. In the fifth day of testimony, Judge Hudson E. Deming ruled the prosecution had proven independently that Goddard, 35, Eckstein, 31, and co-conspirators Norman Woodmansee and George Zugel had conspired to slay Goddard. Tm satisfied that the inference is there," Deming said. "And I'm satisfied that there has been sufficient proof to show that there was a conspiracy as charged." Meanwhile, on Wednesday afternoon, the two 14-member juries hearing the combined case heard a tape made of Goddard's first interview with police, made five days after her husband was killed. On the tape, Goddard recounted her actions the morning of the murder and discussed her affair with Eckstein. But the overriding theme of the three-hour interview was the topsy-turvy relationship between the Goddards. In the 1986 interview, Goddard told authorities both she and her husband had had affairs and were discussing divorce. "Rick and I were going to get a divorce, and I was seeing another man," she told police. "I'm not a saint, and I won't try and say I was." But when Goddard discovered she was pregnant in December 1986, the couple began patching up their differences. "I'm so glad we were," she said. "I would have felt so bad for the rest of my life." Still, Goddard said the stress of her husband working 12-hour days to get his fledgling wholesale glass business off the ground and the added pressure of building a home were affecting their marriage. "We were like any normal husband and wife, we argued," she told police in the 1986 interview. "We had so little time where there was really peace in the house, but we did have it" "Before he left that night (of his murder), I told him I loved him, and I'm glad we were making it," she said. "It was getting better." Apart from her husband's long working hours, Goddard said the couple fought often about money, though she told police the two were bringing home a combined income of $800 a week after taxes. She told police that kind of money made them more than comfortable. See TRIAL, page 11 Youth center suffers setback Deputies run off road by truck * A driver from outside the area was issued a traffic citation for failing to stop in an assured distance Saturday after a two-car accident on M-43. No one was hurt in the accident, near : Kaiser Road in Carlton Township. Michigan Stale Police Trooper Kea Langston said a 32-ytar-old Freeport driver was southbound on M-43 when he slowed to turn right into a private driveway. Immediately behind him, Paul R. Noack, 54, of St. Louis, failed to notice the car in front of him slowing down, Langston said. Noack told Langston he was unable to stop in time and could not go around the first car because of uncoming traffic. j Both vehicles were drivable after the accident, Langston said. Banner ^ThURSo77jUl7zi^S8^^^~ VOLUME 133. NO. 30 Barry County SherifTs deputies are searching for a person who shot out the windows of three cars driving on M-37 Saturday night Three motorists, driving on M-37 near the Baltimore Trailer Park, reported windows shattered by gunfire Saturday between 10:23 p.m. and midnight Investigation of each incident led deputies to believe a bullet or BB pellet was used in each case. At 10:23 p.m., a woman driving south past the park reported she heard a loud noise, looked over and saw her passenger window was shattered. Twenty minutes later, a northbound driver in a!982 Dodge reported her driver's side window was shot ouL The last incident at midnight took place on M-37 near Mixer Road. A northbound driver reported the passenger’s window of his 1987 Buick was shattered by a bullet or pellet Damage to each vehicle is estimated at $75. None of the three drivers saw the kbooter, but the investigation is continuing. Citation issued for accident on M-43 J Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Three moving car windows shot out A reckless driver who crossed the center line sent a Barry County Sheriff’s cruiser careening into a ditch while on patrol early Sunday morning, authorities said. At 3:37 a.nt, Deputies AX. Stein and Gary Senior were driving east on West State Road near Stidham’s Gravel Pit in Rutland Towship when a vehicle approached from the opposite direction. As the vehicle drew closer, it cros .ed the center lane and headed right for the deputies* cruiser, Stein said. The deputies’ car swerved to the right, left the road and ended up in the ditch. No one was injured and the cruiser wasn’t damaged, but a wrecker had to be called to remove it from the ditch. The passing vehicle was described as an older model, full-sized pickup track with a headlight out on the driver's side. Michigan State Police troopers and Middleville police were alerted to watch for the pickup, but authorities were unable to locate it The incident was closed. See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 4 Cocaine seller pleads guilty A Castleton Township man arrested last fall after allegedly selling cocaine tn two police informants pleaded guilty July 11 to two counts of attempted delivery of a controlled substance. Joseph H. Gorodenski, of Rt. 1, Hager Road, will be sentenced Aug. 23 on the two offenses. He is lodged in the Barry County Jail. Gorodenski, 29, was arrested after Michigan State Police used two area residents as undercover agents to arrange the cocaine sale from Gorodenski to the state trooper. The original charge, delivery of cocaine, is a felony with a maximum sentence of 20 years in jail and/or 525,000 in fines. 'Canine Companion’ makes debut here Fair awards its champions Amy Wieringa (left) won grand champion market individual with this lamb which will be sold at the Barry County Free Fair livestock sale Friday afternoon. Sarah Dingerson won reserve champion with her market lamb. For more photographs of fair winners, see page 9. by Shelly SuLser Calling it “the biggest fiasco” he has ever seen. Citizens Group for Youth Activities Chairman Mike Kelley left a special meeting of the Community Action Agency Board Tuesday night with no place to hold youth events. “I just don't know what to do right now." said Kelley, who in May was given permis­ sion by the board to operate a youth center in the basement of its Community Activity building at *20 N. Michigan Ave. Kelley said he found that the 20-by-20-foot room was too small for the expected crowds and requested the board rent the group addi­ tional space upstairs. Rain too late for some crops by David T. Young Those who attended the Barry County Free Fair last Monday night may have thought they were hit by a cloudburst, but some people just a few miles away got just a few sprinkles. The story was the same over the past weekend and Monday. Some areas of Barry County received their best rains of the sum­ mer while others hardly got wet. But rain it did on Friday. Saturday and Monday evenings and the showers are likely to give new- life to some farm crops. For others, the moisture came just too late. "The rain will bring on some regrowlh in the alfalfa hay fields, particularly if we conunue to get more rain." said Bill Stecnwyk. agricultural agent for the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service. "And forage crops such as alfalfa are good high-protcin sources of feed for livestock." The showers also came just in lime for soy­ beans. which "can stand a lot of stress before they flower." the agent said. However, the rains came too late to help the corn and oat crops. As of ’uly 15. it was estimated that about 50 pen ••nt of the com had been ruined by unprecedented hot and dry weather, while about 60 percent of the oat crop in the county has suffered the same fate. "Wheat also has been hurt.” Stecnwyk said. "But it has performed better than expected.” Stecnwyk said most of Barry County had less than an inch of rain Saturday evening. "From what I hear, the northern part of the county received the most and the southern part the least." he said. "These rains were so scattered and sporadic." On Friday afternoon and evening, high winds knocked down trees and power lines, causing some residents in Barry County to he without power for as many as 14 hours. But the rain just about everywhere that evening was minimal. Saturday evening's rain was more substan­ tial across a wider area, but still no one in the county reported as much as an inch. Monday s mini-cloudburst at the fair was a local phenomenon. While fair officials reported as much as seven-tenths of an inch there, farmers from less than 10 miles away said they received only about one-tenth of an inch the same evening. Barb Thornburgh, secretary-treasurer of the fair board, said the rain Monday night slowed activities a bit. but not substantially. "It hurt attendance just a little," she said. "But everybody was glad to sec the rain. It just kept a few people off the midway for a while." She added that the weather conditions didn't slow down the fair's figure-eight demolition derby. "They just kept on going." Thornburgh said. "Anil the biggest share of the spectators just continued to sit and watch." On Saturday, the rains came after the dog show and the harness racing. However, the showers forced a gospel music jamboree to move from the grandstand to the show arena indoors. The spate of wetness came on the heels of a special meeting last week of the Barry County Agricultural Emergency Board. On July 13 the board noted statistics and damages of the drought of '88 in Barry County. The board was presented with figures that showed that in March the rainfall (1.98 in­ ches) was 96 percent of its normal amount. In April that figure fell to 87 percent (2.77 in­ ches) and after that the situation became critical. See RAIN, page 12 These clouds were ominous Monday evening as they hovered over the Barry County Free Fair. Fair officials said about seven-tenths of an inch of rain fell on fairgoers, yet farmers and neighboring weather watchers said they noticed only one-tenth of an inch of the wet stuff. But board members told Kelley the upstairs was not available because it is now leased by a private dance instructor. However, the board said it would continue to let Kelley’s group use the basement. “We cannot let little kids frnm age 5 on up to 19 run across a dance floor that's already leased,” Community Action Agency Board President Merle Cooley said. The citizens banded together eight months ago to to seek a place for Hastings youths to meet for recreational and educational pur­ poses. which ultimalley they hoped would keep the teenagers off the streets. “I've gone downtown and talked to kids. They're bored. They have nothing to do." said Grace Smith, secretary-treasurer of the youth group. “So we figured if wc can open up a youth center, it'll give them something that belongs to them." Kelley said that although he was given the green light to start the center in the building's basement in May, he had not yet opened the doors to the youngsters because he was trying to obtain more space in the building. But not only was he told by the board Tues­ day that the upstairs was not available. Kelley said CAA members claimed the teens would "wreck the building." "They said they've never been able to con­ trol the youth, that they've always been rowdy." said Kelley. "We just feci they need to give the kids a chance." According to Cooley, the board had allow­ ed a similar youth center in the building in years past, but the teens wanted full run of the rooms during all hours of the day and night. "They wanted the building unlocked so they could go in and out any time they wanted," Cooley said. “One time when they were in the basement, somebody put their foot through the pool table and they had a record player down there and they tore the front off of that." Kelley said Tuesday's meeting turned into a shouting match between his group and board members. "They told me if we rent the upstairs, they’d have to put a doorway into the bathroom and if they do that, they have to follow handicapped requirements,” Kelley said. "Bui when they put new doors and win­ dows in there before, they didn’t follow han­ dicapped guidelines. They’re just trying to pull the wool over our eyes. The whole thing really upsets me. It's obvious the board doesn't want to do anything for the communi­ ty or the youth in our town." The CAA operates under tax-exempt status, claiming to be a non-profit organization with the sole purpose of providing the people of Barry County with a place for recreational and educational activities, Kelley said. See YOUTH CENTER, page 12 Burglars hit 3 businesses and a church in Delton by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Burglars apparently looking for cash Sunday night broke into three businesses and a church in Delton. Authorities said the unknown number of burglars successfully pried their way into the four buildings, but generally came up short at each of the four establishments. Similiar methods of entry have led troopers from the Michigan State Police, Hastings Post, to believe all four crimes were committed by the same people. Burglars pried open the front door of the Delton Moose Lodge at 8631 S. Wall Lake Road, and removed food and a small amount of beer and liquor from the lodge during the night, said Trooper Vance Hoskins. A small amount of money was taken from the cash box at Buckland Insurance Agency, 119 S. Grove St., after burglars pried open the main entrance. Next door, at Delton RV Center, burglars entered the building and removed a 5-inch portable black-and-white television set and a small amount of change from the cash register, Hoskins said. Hoskins said authorities are not sure how burglars entered St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 11252 Floria St., but said they successfully opened the tabernacle in the church. Police were still determining Tuesday if anything was missing from the church. Because of the small amount of liquor taken from the Moose Lodge, Hoskins said officials believe the burglars were looking for cash in each of the break-ins. "It appeared to us they were looking for money, that was the main emphasis," he said. "They got on a roll, and they figured there’s all these places.” All four of the incidents were reported Monday morning, leading officials to conclude the four break-ins were all committed Sunday night or early Monday morning. State troopers and Bany Township Police are unsure how many people were involved in the incidents or if the break-ins were committed by local residents or by burglars pxssing through the area. Authoritcs said the investigation would be continuing. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 21. 1988 ‘Canine Companions’ program makes debut in Barry County by Shelly Suker A relatively new program that provides canine helpers for wheelchair-bound people gives new meaning to the definition of the dog as “man’s best friend." Canine Companions for Independents, founded and based in California, provides paraplegics and quadriplegics with an alter native to human help for things such as open­ ing doors, reaching light switches, picking up dropped items and moving across a room. CCI now has a regional branch in Orient. Ohio where Amy Spaulding of Delton met what will be her challenge to train at home for the next eight months. ■’Toledo." or “Tedo." as Amy prefers to call him. is a 10-month-old black labrador retriever bom in California and shipped to Ohio to be matched with his trainer for initial obedience teaching. All types of dogs are used in the program, including standard poodles. German shepherds, labradors and golden retrievers, and they arc raised in California so program officials can control the animals' bloodlines. Amy explained. To Amy’s knowledge, she is the first in Michigan's lower peninsula to take on CCI puppy training, and is definitely the first in Barry County. Ant) \ experience through the Barry Coun­ ts 4-H K 9 Klub and through having raised two Leader Dog for the Blind pups gives her a strong background when working with Tedo. The two were paired two months ago after Barn County Leader Dog for the Blind puppy­ training coordinator Cindy Stcorts was con­ tacted by the school in Orient as they searched for Tcdo’s first training ground. "We talked it over and it really sounded in­ teresting." Amy said. "I thought it sounded like a challenge so we went to Ohio and pick­ ed him up." Although Amy will be responsible for his financial support and care. Tedo came alreadyneutered and with his own crate. Criteria for puppy trainers calls for them to have a fenced yard or a kennel and to maintain records on the dog’s care and emotional development. Through viewing a videotape on the pro­ gram and reading a stack of brochures, Amy has learned how she must approach Tcdo’s special training. "It’s a lot more challenging than leader dogs." Amy said. "There arc 49 commands I ADVERTISING South Jefferson STREET NEWS EVENTS Call 946-8051 The HASTINGS BANNER have to teach him before he goes hack in February’." At that time. Tedo will return to the school for final advanced training. When all is finish­ ed. he will liavc learned 89 commands he’ll use after going home with his new. handicap­ ped owner. Not only must Amy work diligently to teach the dog normal “heel,” "sit." “stay," “down" and “come” commands, but sign language must accompany the verbal orders. This is because the dogs’ permanent owners often will have a speech impediment that could prevent the verbal commands from be­ ing understood by the dog. "It’s no different than regular obedience except they are taught to heel on both sides of the person and to pull the whcechair." Amysaid. "Most of them (owners) arc in a wheelchair and can’t push the chair themselves." Added advanced commands teach the dog to pull the wheelchair at various speeds, to climb onto the owner’s lap, to snuggle and to say "hello" by resting his head on the per­ son's knee. "They learn to switch on and off lights, to push elevator buttons and to get up on the counter at the bank and hand stuff to the per­ son." Amy said. "Anything above or below the reach of the handicapped person. If they’re in the grocery store and drop something on the floor, the dog can pick it up and hand it to the person or put it on their lap." Part of Amy’s job is to teach Tedo to navigate through crowded aisles in stores and restaurants without becoming an obstacle or knocking items to the floor with his tail. When shopping with handicapped people, CCI dogs carry the merchandise for the owners in canine backpacks to prevent the f PREMIUM CUSTOM The Barry County Free Fair runs all week at the fairgrounds in Hastings. Youth activities, adult activities, animals, thrills and chills and rides galore make this a must see in our town. Visit often, stay late and enjoy. 2. Another chance to see the Hastings City Band in action this Wednesday at Fish Hat­ chery Park. They are good enough to play the big events, but they play in Hastings because they love it. And we appreciate it. 3. The Fair Livestock Auction this Friday after­ noon is your chance to get quality meat and other farm products at reasonable prices and support the efforts of the 4-H and FFA kids at the same time. Attend, buy and enjoy the auction. Fridays In the Park continue this Friday at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. Arts and Crafts displays and a prelude by Don Cheeseman on the tuba (Wonder if Don ever played the big tuba gig, the annual Tubafest on South Jefferson?) start at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m. 5. Schoelcher Day • July 21. Tell us what Schoelcher Day celebrates and get a $1.00 gift certificate. Tell us where they celebrate it and it's $1.00 more. (Limit 3) 6. Spooners Day - July 22. Bring your favorite spoonerism to Bosley’s this week and we will give you a $1.00 gift certificate. If we like It enough to publish, you get other $1.00. (Limit 15) Summerfest Parade. Entries are now being accepted for the annual Summerfest Parade on August 27. This is a great opportunity to show off your group and get involved in Sum­ merfest. Rumors that the new parade route includes South Jefferson have turned out to be false, but the long missing SJS Easter bunny may be here 8. Detroit's Birthday - July 24. Sing us a song about Detroit this week and get a $2.00 gift certificate. Did anybody ever write a song about Detroit? (Limit 3) 9. National Anti-Boredom Month • July. Relieve the boredom in your life by visiting South Jefferson Street this week. It’s never boring when you beat your feet down our street. 10. Robin Williams Birthday - July 21. Step up to our soapbox and say ‘‘Good Morning Viet­ nam" as only Robin can and get a S1.00 gift certificate this week. (Limit 10) I1. National Peach Month - July. Your homemade peach pie gets you a $5.00 gift certificate this week. (Limit 4) Our thanks for shopping the South Jefferson 12. Street Sidewalk Sale last week. A tremen­ dous response. Thanks also to those of dif­ ferent colored eyes and those who struggl­ ed to say something nice about New Jersey, and they really struggled. I. (Gift certificates are limited to one person per month and, unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or older.) DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE •445 •335 •265 •335 Canine Companions for Independents is being Introduced to Michigan and Barry County through Amy Spaulding of Delton who is training 10-month-old “Tedo" for future work in helping the handicapped. 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Stop in and pet one this week. Our Sentiment Shop has a card for any oc­ casion in its vast selection. Visit and browse in air conditioned comfort this week Visit Barry County's largest Home Health Care department when you need help caring for someone. Bosley's is open every Sunday from 10 a m. until 1 p.m. to serve you. Hastings has it... "Suburbia'Hs when the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them." jeanne McFadden F-PHRRm ACYSOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - 94S-343S Amy gives Tedo the signal for "stay” as she trains him to become a canine companion. “FAX the FACTS!” We offer: • the OlyFax 100 A portable facsimile with speed dialing and reduction. Compact and lightweight. Automatic document feeder. Weighs only 12 tbs. • the OlyFax 515 Prairieville Township Trustee A mulb-lealure. compact facsimile transceiver. Worldwide compalitxlrty. Automatic document feeder 30 sheet capacity. Halftones plus(16 shades). Polling. • the OlyFax 725 X County Clerk — Republican — — Bill Vaughn LOSLEY persons’ laps from becoming bogged down. "They're (the dogs) also a social bridge." Amy explained. "Most people will look past a handicapped person and won’t talk to them but they will with the dog there because they will notice the dog and say hello. It helps them make friends and it’s a confidence builder.” The handicapped people learn during four months of "boot camp" at the school in Ohio how to work in cooperation with the dog and how to care for it properly. "They have to take a written test, or a ver­ bal test if they can’t write, and they have to pass before they can take the dog," Amy said. One way CCI differs from Leader Dogs for the Blind is that the puppy trainer can actually be present to pass the dog on to its new owner. "It’s really great that paraplegics and quadriplegics can be helped like this because they’re not just sitting back and watching somebody else do things for them." she said. “In the video, most of the physically han­ dicapped people talked about how they didn't have to have another person there because they had the dog at their side. They had a friend." Amy said Tedo has been responding well to his lessons. He proved his willingness to learn Saturday at the 4-H dog show at the Barry County Fair where he won awards for his obe­ dience performance. When Tedo graduates from CCI school, he will be classified as a service dog like the hearing dogs for the deaf and seeing eye dogs. Social dogs are those that are kept at nursing homes, for example, to provide comfort to the patients. "Most service dogs have a goal set for them and if they don’t meet that goal, they may be put in one of the lower stages." Amy said. 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IM/BS/MX 501 West State Street Hastings, Mi. 49058 KPIAO Facsimile Transceiver Phone 616-948-9637 Fax 616-948-9636 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 21, 1988 — Page 3 Sept 19 trial date set for accused burglar A defendant accused of breaking into two buildings within a four-day period in April will face trial Sept. 19 on charges of breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny. Donnie McKinley Brazier, 17, stood mute July 13 to the two charges, each with maximum penalties of 10 years in prison. Automatic innocent pleas were entered in Barry County Circuit Court on behalf of Brazier, of 519 S. Hanover. Brazier is accused of breaking into Riverview Grocery in Rutland Township on April 6 and Doug's Market in Carlton Township four days later. Brazier has another case pending involving an April 12 attempted break-in at the Blarney Slone Bar in Rutland Township. He is expected to testify against his co-defendant, Brian C. Snider, as part of a plea agreement. Brazier faces a possible five-year prison term on the charge. In other court business: A jury trial was scheduled last week for Sept. 19 for a Battle Creek man charged with breaking into a home in Assyria Township in March. Additional motions will be heard Sept. 6 on behalf of Daniel W. Milhous, 23, of East Michigan Avenue. Milhous was arrested May 18 on charges he broke into a home in the 14900 block of Wing road. The offense carries a penalty of 15 years in prison. In June, he stood mute to the charge. A jury trial for the same date was set for Milhous' co-defendants, Joseph Cuykendall, 18, and Fred Reed Smith, 22. A motion to consolidate trials for the three will be heard Sept 6. Cuykendall, of Ceresco, faces the same charge of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling with intent to commit larceny. Smith, of Battle Creek, also was scheduled last week to go to trial Sept 19 on the same charge. In June, Smith stood mute to a habitual offender charge that he has three prior felony convictions. If found guilty, of that charge. Smith could receive life in prison. A Plainwell man accused of welfare fraud pleaded guilty July 13 to a lesser charge of attempted welfare fraud over S500. William C. Nickerson, 50, is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 10 in Barry County Circuit Court. ' He and his wife, Joyce, were arrested May 17 on charges they illegally received Aid to Dependant Children and food stamps for six months in 1986. The charge of attempted welfare fraud over S500 carries a maximum penalty of two years in prison and/or SI,000. A 24-year-old Delton man stood mute July 13 to a charge of retail fraud, first degree, arising from an incident at Cappon Sliell in Delton. Lack of movie seats infuriates customer Older woman couldn’t see movie On Wednesday July 13. we arrived at The Cinema a little before 7 p.m. and the movie was to start at 7:15. Our intention was to relax and enjoy an evening in our community. We expected fair play, not fine print, and “too bad you don't read." I didn't read the fine print. The red tape about a quarter of an inch high said, "no refunds." I didn’t have my glasses on, and the big print said $1.50 Wednesday and Thursday. In the upper right hand comer of the ticket window was yet another sign. It read "you can not leave building once ticket is bought." It was my fault for not stopping in line and taking time to read all the signs. I was foolish enough to pay in good faith. My 84-year-old mother was sitting outside on a bench. She couldn't stand in line long enough to get her own ticket. I paid for three tickets, expecting to find a seat that was not physically impossible for an 84-year-old woman to sit in, and be able to view the screen. Only too late we realized, the few scats left were cither in the front row or being reserved for other people. The money wasn't important, “the princi­ ple was!" 1 asked to speak to the manager. He asked, "Are there scats in there?” Yes. there were still scats in the first row. He said. "I'm in the business of selling scats, I don't care where the scats are." I didn't expect such "greed.” The injustice of this situation doesn't just affect me it affects your children, for three children (one older, the other two younger) were dropped off by their parents and told to sit together. They also bought tickets and found no seating together. When we left, they were still standing on the street wondering what to do. Their money was not returned eithei. Sincerely, ’ Joyce Marsteller Woodland To the editor: 1 am an elderly senior citizen. I can walk with the help of a cane only a short distance. I go to a movie very *cldom, but last Wednesday night. I was invited to go to the Cinema in Hastings. When I got there, about 6:45 p.m., the scats were all taken except the very front row. It looked like there were some empty scats, but I was told they were saved for friends or family. I had trouble walking in the aisle because it was filled with children and adults looking for scats. There were no attendants to help seat the people or to keep order. I asked for my money back, but was told there were no refunds, even if 1 couldn't be seated where I could sec the movie. I’m asking if this is what the City of Hastings approves of. it seems there should be someone in attendance to sec that the customers are properly seated and if there were no scats available for the handicapped, we should be told before our money is taken. I feel I have been cheated. The manager would not return my money, nor give me a ticket to prove 1 had paid, even though I only tried to walk down a filled aisle and back, before the movie started. VIEWPOINT Commentariesfrom our editorial staffand the community— It’s not fair...but it’s the best idea going The Hastings Board of Education made a very difficult decision official last week by in­ stituting the "play-to-participate" plan for those who will take part in extra-curricular ac­ tivities this coming school year. The program certainly is less than ideal, but all is not lost. And despite the objections, many of them valid, it’s lime now to make the best of a bad situation Agreed, it isn't fair that kids during the 1988-89 schwl year in Hastings should have to pay to play football or pay to participate in band while youngsters in previous years did not. Yes. there probably will be fewer participants in athletics and extra-curricular activities because of the costs. Yes. there will be pressure on coaches to allow every body to play because all of the kids they work with will have put up money to be part of the program. It just isn’t fair. But the school system has fallen on some hard economic times in the wake of two defeats of millage requests at the polls earlier this year. There just isn't enough money to make things fair. The school board was wise in implementing the pay-to-participate program as soon as it did. This gives parents and students some time to decide what they will choose to do. Those who want to compete in athletics, play in the hand or take part in drama can save up some of the money they may earned over the summer. Parents can use the extra time to stash away a sum in order to make the necessary payments next month or in September. As far as we can tell, none of the suggested prices for participating are out of line. The most expensive activities, athletics, have had their costs softened a little by a commitment from the athletic boosters. It seems that those in the community who believe that an operetta or drama is critically important could make donations to help bring down those costs, too. As we have said, this isn’t fair, but rather than dwell on that, it’s time to deal with a dif­ ficult situation as best as possible. The school district's most important responsibility is to provide education to the young people of the community. Though things like athletics, band, choir and drama are very important parts of that process, they often are some of the first things that have to be cut when times arc hard. Hastings is not the first and only school district to be forced to cut its financial support of athletics and other extra-curricular activities. And with the continued problems with state aid funding to schools and rising expenses in education, it appears that it won’t be the last. Hastings youngsters no doubt will have a difficult school year ahead. It may sound cor­ ny. but at this point, an old cliche says it best: "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." See...COURTS, page 11 Getting even leads to $7,000 fine, jail term A man who tried to get even with a friend by slashing a set of tires and emptying oil out of his tractor engine was ordered to pay over $7,000 in restitution and serve six months in jaiL Billy J. Ellenberg, 25, of Cedar Springs, pleaded guilty in May to one count of malicious destruction of property in exchange for the dismissal by the prosecutor of an identical charge. He admitted to damaging the tractor in the 5800 block of Cherry Valley Road in Thomapple Township last October. As part of the plea agreement, Ellenberg agreed to make full restitution of S7.221 for both incidents. He was ordered to pay $200 in court costs, was placed on five years probation and was given jail credit for 58 days served. Two drug defendants arrested October 1 sentenced to jail by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Two more defendants arrested in the Oct. 1 round of drug-related arrests in Hastings have been sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court to terms in the county jail. A 90-day jail sentence was handed down July 13 for Rae Ann Holtrust. Holtrust, 28, was given credit for one day served and was placed on a two-year term of probation. In January she pleaded guilty to one count of selling marijuana in Tyden Park to an undercover police officer. The guily plea was part of a plea agreement in which the prosecutor's office dismissed an identical charge and a charge of possession of marijuana that had been pending in 56th District Court in Hastings. In January, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley asked the court to delay sentencing for six months in Holtrust's case. Under state law, a court may delay sentencing for up to one year to give a defendant the opportunity to prove fitness for probation. Judge Richard M. Shuster ordered Holtrust to pay $500 in court costs and $65 in restitution. She also was directed to attend substance abuse or mental health counseling as directed by her probation agent Shuster also said the last 30 days of her sentence could be suspended if she enters a drug treatment program. Nine months in jail was the sentence given to Jody L. Rollins. Rollins, 19, was arrested in November on two charges of delivery of marijuana in Tyden Park in July 1987. Each is a four-year-felony offense. In circuit court July 8, Rollins, of 127 E. Walnut St., Hastings, also was ordered to complete his high school diploma or equivalent and to have substance abuse counseling. Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Thursday through Saturday LOWER PENINSULA Fair. Highs in the mid-70s to mid-80s Thursday and Friday, and in the 80s Saturday. Lows in the 50s to lower 60s. UPPER PENINSULA Fair. Highs in the 70s Thursday and Friday. And in the mid-70s to lower 80s Saturday. Lows ranging from the upper 40s to mid-50s. Editor ’s Notes. by David T. Young My family and I got our first taste of the Barry County Free Fair Monday evening. And what a first taste it was. During the previous two years we had taken in the Allegan County Fair, one of the biggest and most successful fairs in Michigan and the Midwest My appearance was tied closely to the fact I was editor of the Allegan County News & Gazette. Though we enjoyed Allegan's annual extravanza, we liked Barry County's offering, too, in a different way. I had the opportunity to take in the fair Monday as part of an assignment for this newspaper. Since I "had“ to spend some tic.. at the fairgrounds, I thought I would invr my wife Coleen and sons Robert and Adam to have a little fun with me while I worked. The evening could have been a disaster, but it wasn't. When we arrived, the skies were turning ominously black and there was more than a good chance that much-needed rain finally was going to indundate us all. Though the rain certainly was welcome, especially after the plague of the drought, it also wasn't welcome because no one wants to visit some of those crazy booths and let the kids ride in a downpour. With the gathering storm above us, nonetheless, we turned our two very young sons, one nearly 3 and the other nearly 21 months, loose on a number of rides. I thought it was nice that the folks from W. G. Wade had rides both for the very young and the not so very young. Our kids' appetites for themwas insatiable. Then we went to a few of the animal shows and watched some of Barry County's finest young people demonstrate the results of their hard work during the last year. Of course, Robbie and Adam were taken with the rabbits, the roosters, the lambs and the horses. Meanwhile, I was taken by the small size of the people leading these animals around. The county fair to many of these kids is like the World Series to any Major League baseball player. It is “crunch time," a special event that can mean so much, especially if a lol of hard work is rewarded with ribbons. I realized that despite all the crazy booths, the tractor pulls, the mud runs, the fun rides, the interesting array of food and the hoopla of the fair, its backbone really is agriculture, the business that gave birth to these annual extravaganzas. The fair is an annual good time, but it's also a good time to salute and appreciate our agrarian heritage. We should never lose sight of that So when the rains erupted at an agricultural event such as the fair truly is, it seemed somewhat fitting, however belatedly. Sadly, the best rains of the summer of 1988 came as the Barry County Free Fair started, which is loo late to save many of this year’s crops for beleaguered farmers. So as my family and I scurried to our car as we left the fair in the rain, I asked the heavens why they didn't erupt sooner. And by the way, the Barry County Fair may not have the big-name stars and grandstand shows that Alllegan gets, but that made no difference to me. My kids had a great time and I once again came to appreciate, at least for a iittle while, what fairs really are all about. They're about those 4-H clubs and the kids with their exhibits and animals. They're about the livestock sale and prize animals. They're celebrations of giants in our American way of life — our fanners. And in the midst of an awful drought this summer, they should not be forgotten. Have a good time at the fair, the rest of this week. And while you do, remember the people who have made it possible for all these years. Hastings tennis tourney positive To the editor: Earlier this month, several tennis players from Allegan had the opportunity to par­ ticipate in the Hastings Junior Novice tennis tournament. Some of our players did very well, others played and lost. However, for each of them, it was a very positive learning experience. Our players have entered this tournament for many years and will continue to do so because of the outstanding efforts of Kay and Stephen Loftus and Tom Frcridgc. They put in many hours to make it the successful tour­ nament that it is. Each year, they go out of their way to help make it beneficial for each person entered and their parents, many of whom arc involved in the world of tennis tournaments for the first time. The emphasis at the Hastings tournament is on the positive aspects of sports - enjoyment, good sportsmanship, meeting new people and striving to play the best one can. Hastings is very fortunate to have these peo­ ple active in the community. Their efforts are truly appreciated. Sincerely. Gary Ellis Tennis Coach Allegan High School Firecrackers violate law To the editor: There have been numerous complaints reaching the city police regarding the use of firecrackers by private individuals in Hastings. I would like to point out to these individuals that they are breaking the State law and disrupting the peace, and there are pets who are frightened by their unobservance of this good law. “Thank you for obeying the law." M.E. Williams Hastings CORRECTION In a letter to the editor from Robert Johnston, which appeared in the July 14 edi­ tion of the Banner, the author’s name was spelled incorrectly and the the word "not" wrongfully was added to Johnston’s last sentence. That last sentence should have read. "His rights — and ours — are at stake." ' ' ■ . PUBLIC OPINION: Do you think a bed & breakfast would be good for Hastings? Mrs. Charles Jones Lakeland, Fla. Visitor was impressed with local business To the editor: You have a community to be proud of — as exemplified by one of your local businessmen. I was visiting your city a couple of weeks ago when the starter on my car started making a horrible noise. Il was Saturday morning in a small town and the question was. how to get it fixed? The yellow pages and three phone calls took me to Wilder Auto Service on North Jeffer­ son. 1 have rarely been treated so well. My car was repaired in about an hour and the cost was so reasonable. 1 thought they might have made a mistake. Mr. Wilder will always be welcome to open a branch of his business in Louisville. Cordially, Duane Glady Louisville, Ky. Why details on one but not the other? To the editor: I perused your recent article regarding a local florist who is facing arson charges ("Hastings Florist bound over to Circuit Court on Arson Charge," June 30). How enlightened I was to see that the Ban­ ner could present the facts of a case in minute detail. Here. The Banner has reported every known fact—from the exact declining sales figures to the size of inventories over the past few years. What is amazing is that the Banner will do this kind of reporting with regard to a private individual (an individual 1 do not know), yet it refuses to examine and report in detail the pre­ sent and past fiscal activities of the Hastings Area School District—an . operation that directly impacts virtually every taxpayer in the area. How unfortunate for everyone... The Hastings City Council last week ap­ proved an ordinance that would permit bed and breakfast inns to open in Hastings, and already one local resident intends to seek permission to open a business. Many sup­ port the concept, saying bed and breakfasts would help bring tourists to the area. But others oppose bed and breakfasts, arguing that they hurt neighborhoods by converting large, old private homes into businesses. Do you think a bed and breakfast would be good for Hastings? Yours very truly. Mark McLean San Diego. Calif. Kay Benham, Hastings: "I think it's a very good idea. I prefer them to motels. When we used to travel, we used to stay in them." Al Signs Pat Decker Priscilla Grego, Hastings: "It’s a good possibility. We only have two motels in town and there is a lot of travel." Banner] Hastings >--------- --------------------------------- r Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box u (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michiaan 49058 Vol. 133. No. 27. Thursday. July 21,1988 Subscription R ates: SI 3.00 per year in Barry County. S15.00 pci year in adjoining counties; and S16.50 per year elsewhere. Mary Smith Phyllis Kilpatrick, Vermontville: "I think it would be nice. Il think (Barry County) is a vacation area, and it would be nice. They’re nothing new. We used to stay in a place like that in Wheeling. West Virginia on our way to Baltimore." Al Signs, Hasting'* "I think it’s a good idea. They have a lot more in places like Europe than they do in places like this. I think it’s a good idea, really." Pat Decker, Hastings: "There isn’t a lot of hotel or good housing available in Hastings. I don’t think Hastings could take three or four bed and breakfasts, but one or two would be sufficient." Mary Smith, Hastings: "I think it’d go over if they get enough people to come into town. There’s more traffic now than I’ve seen." Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 21. 1988 Dorothy R. Lyon John D. Brock DELTON - Mrs. Dorothy R. Lyon, 46. of 5501 Keller Road, Delton, passed away early Friday, July 15, 1988 at Borgess Medical Center after a long illness. She was bom on August 22,1941, inDetioit, the daughter of Clayton and Ruth (Zisler) Smith. She had lived the past 31 years in Hope Township, Barry County. She graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1960. She was an avid homemaker and mother. She was married to Leo Lyon on June 17, 1960. She was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton and its Saturday morning Prayer Group and the Methodist Women and the church choir. Mrs. Lyon is survived by her husband, Leo; a daughter, Mrs. DuWayne (Becky) Dresden of Munising; a son, Dan Lyon of Belleville; two grandsons, Joshua and Timothy Lyon; her mother, Ruth Smith of Traverse City; three sisters, Mrs. Earl (twi) Stibitz and Mrs. Vern (Diane) Bailey, both of Traverse City, Mrs. Ron (Beverly) Massie of Wintergreen, Virgi­ nia; one brother, Clayton Smith of Traverse City; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton with Rev. Elmer Faust officiating. Interment in Brush Ridge Cemetepr. Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church Building Fund. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. GRAND LEDGE - John D. Brock. 89. of Grand Ledge passed away Saturday, July 9. 1988 at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. Mr. Brock was a resident of Grand Ledge since 1939. He was a self employed barber. Mr. Brock is survived by his wife, the former Madeline Todd; one daughter, Becky T. Brock of DeWin; four sisters, Novalla Beckley of Florida, Ruby Ragan, Iva King and Lois McCreary all of Alabama. Private graveside services were held at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings on July 13. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Disease Association. Robert James Spohn LAKE ODESSA - Robert James Spohn, 49, of Lake Odessa passed away Friday, July 16, 1988 at a Grand Rapids hospital. Mr. Spohn was bom on August 23, 1938 in Care, the son of Merlin and Lorinda (Snyder) Spohn. . He is survived by four sons, Chris of Ionia, Mark, Patrice and Geoffrey at home; three daughters, Mrs. Willard (Rita) Reed cf Lake Odessa, Lois Spohn of Riverdale and Penny Spohn of Sumner; four grandchildren; two brothers, Marvin and Roy; one sister, Nancy Dun. Funeral services were held Monday, July 18 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Rev. Ron Gay officiating. Earl Hawkins Graveside services will be held for Earl Hawkins, Saturday, July 30, at 1:30 p.m., at Hastings Township Cemetery, with the Rev. Richard Taggert officiating. Esther Fawley ST. LOUIS - Esther Fawley, 70, of St. Louis, Michigan, died Monday, July 18, 1988, at Westgate Mancr, St. Louis. She was dom on August 20, 1917, the daughter of Jay and Clara (Brooks) Fawley. She is survived by a brother, Carl Fawley of Lake Odessa; a sister-in-law, Juanita Fawley of Howard City; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lester and Muri. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 21, at 1:00 p.m. at Koops Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Larry Pike officiating. Burial will be in Clarksvili: Cemetery. ATTEND SEMES ■ .. ............... ■ - z ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S Jefferson. Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. July 24 - 8:00 Family Worship. 9:15 Church School (all ages). 10:30 Family Worship AAL Branch. 4:00 Thor­ napple Manor. Friday. July 22 11:30 Holy Communioo/Lunch; 6:00 Wedding Rehearsal Satur­ day. July 23 - 10:30 Adult Memb. 3.-00 Wedding. Monday. July 25 6:30 Softball (U). Tuesday thru Thurs . YG Cedar Pl. Wednesday. July 27 - 7:00 Stephen. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Fattier Leon Pohl. Pastor. PaMor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.: Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. Pastor J.A. Campbell Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANHELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway. 945-3195 Church Where a Christian ex­ perience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 7 pm. Wednesday Prayer HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. G. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH. 307 E. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen A. Higbee Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. 9:30 morning worship service, nursery provided Broadcast of this service over WBCH AM A FM Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School. 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule for Sum­ mer months (Memorial Day through Labor Day): Holy Eucharist. 10 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7:00 p.m. BARRY COUNTY' CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. Ml 49058. Nor­ man Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad way. Rev. James E. Lciuman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:(X) (Elem. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB club for boys. The Church Page is Pc<c lor by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXAU. PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hoitingi and loko Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hntings, Inc. ficiating Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m ; Worship 10:15 am. Ban fie Id Church; Worship Service 9:00. Church School Mon­ day. 4 15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST B APTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan Kenneth W Garner. Pastor. James R Barrett. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6 30 AW ANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Y'oulh iHouv.-nun Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to II a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79 Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Plume 623-2285. Sun day Schixil at 10 a.m.. Worship 11 a m.. Evening Service at 7 p.m.; Wednesday fruyer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. 12145 lAistcr Rd . Pastor Rev Ken Hartgcrink. Phone 664-4811 Sunday morning worship 9 30 a in. Sunday School 11:00 a.m Sunday evening Bible Study 6..30 p.m. Insurance for yovr Life. Homo. Business and Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hastings — Nashville FLEXFAH INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS M«mb,r F.O.I.C. Nashville Area ST. CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Ixon Pohl. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Chruch. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6 30 p.m Sunday Mass 9 30 a m. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" -110 5 Jefferson • 945 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Nd — Hastings. Michigan Dowling Area COUNTRY’ CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANHELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev Mary Horn ofiicMting Banlicld Sunday School 9 a in BanfidJ Worship 9 30 a.m Country Chapel Sunday School 9 30. Country Chapel Worship 10.30 Jayne T. Clinton Neal M. Karcher CALEDON IA - Jayne T. Clinton, 55, of 207 East Main, Caledonia, died Thursday, July 14, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Clinton was born on September 8, 1932, in Hastings, the daughter of Royal (Toad) and Hazel J. (Hetterbcck) Gardner. She attended Hastings High School. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church. Mrs. Clinton is survived by her daughters, Brenda Flitton of Hastings, Mrs. James (Barba­ ra) Wardlow of Minnesota, Mrs. Tim (Denise) O'Connor of Lansing; seven grandchildren; a brother, George (Joe) Gardner of Washington; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 16 at the Grace Lutheran Church with the Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. officiating. Arrangements were made by Giirbach Funeral Home, Hastings. FREEPORT - Neal M. Karcher, 83, of Free­ port, passed away Monday, July 18, 1988 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Karcher was bom on July 19, 1904, in Freeport, the son of Henry C. and Margaret I. (Miller) Karcher. On May 1, 1929 he married Lucy K. Kidder. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company as an inspector. Mr. Karcher is survived by his wife, Lucy K. Karcher; two brothers, Merrill Karcher of Hastings and George Karcher of Baldwin; a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 21, 1988 at 1:00 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville, with President Glen Steorts officiating. Burial will be at Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Local TB and Emphysema Association of Barry County. Hazel ’. Dean VERMONTVILLE - Mrs. Hazel P. Dean, 78, of 240 Walnut Street, Vermontville, died Monday, July 18, 1988, at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Dean was bom on May 22, 1910, in Caribou, Maine, the daughter of Percy and Margaret (Farren) McIntire. She was raised in Caribou before coming to Greenville with her family in 1918. She attended Greenville schools, graduating from Greenville High School in 1929. She went on to attend Mont­ calm County Normal, receiving her Teachers Certification in 1930. She then taught school for five years. She was married to Dana Dean in 1934. They came to Nashville shortly after their marriage, moving to Vermontville in 1945. They owned and operated Dean’s Grocery Store from 1946 until they sold the business in 1965. She work- ed as a secretary/office manager for a Title Company in Lansing from 1963 to 1970. Mrs. Dean was a member of the Vermontvil­ le Congregation Church, and Vermontville Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Dean is survived by her husband, Dana; two daughters, Sharon Hover of Grand Rapids and Carla Foltz of Orlando, Florida; nine grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Gaylord in 1967. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 22, at 2:00 p.m., at Vermontville Congregational Church, with the Rev. Sally J. Nolen officiat­ ing. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Delton schools recall 8 teachers despite June 13 millage defeat Eight teachers pink-slipped earlier this year because of a millage defeat have been called back to work after action Monday by the Delton Kellogg Board of Education. Board members were following through on promises earlier this month io restore most athletic and academic programs for the 1988-89 school year. Despite lhe defeat al the polls June 13 of a request for three additional mills, the expected layoffs of a dozen teachers and cuts in athletics and other cxra-curricular activities as a result did not take place as originally planned. Instead, the board July 11 decided to dip in­ to its $435,000 fund balance, normally used for emergencies; cut $440,000 in costs for things like supplies, in-service programs and workshops; froze wages of employees, in­ cluding secretaries, administrators and custo­ dians, who have not negotiated new contracts; and saved about $25,000 in insurance through a bidding process. This move means the school district will not hase a "rainy day" fund this year to take care of any possible emergencies, but that is a chance board members decided to take. In other action July II. the board set another millage vote for Aug. 29. but this time the schools will ask for only two addi­ tional mills over a threc-ycar period. The re­ quest rejected June 13 was for three extra mills. If voters approve the new request, the school system will be allowed to have a fund balance to take care of emergencies. If the millage fails, the restored programs will re­ main intact at least one more year, but there will be no savings fund. In the board's new budget response July 18 to the millage defeat, the positions of three teachers, instead of 12, and one administrator were eliminated. Assistant Middle School Principal Sharon Christensen left her administrative post and volunteered to return to the classroom. The teachers who were asked to come back to the system were Paul Blacken, business; Craig Culver, science; Richard Finedell, in­ dustrial education; James Gibson, social studies; Janet LaVasscur, English and media (library) studies; Karen Lcinaar, in-house suspension and middle school athletic direc­ tor; Herbert Mais, industrial education; and Barbara Potter, elementary. Two support staff members also were called back, including Paula Molitor, teacher assis­ tant; and Brenda Conine, office assistant. Two custodians originally scheduled to be laid off also will be called back to work, but they will not be named until a later date. Despite the restoration of the positions of eight teachers and two other staff members, there still be a modified "pay-to-play" plan for all of those who want to participate in athletics. Each will be required to pay $10. Legal Notices Notice of Ordinance Adoption PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following Or­ dinance No. 59 was adopted by the Township Board of Prairieville Township at its regular meeting held July 13. 1988, said Ordinance to become effective August 20. 1988. JANETTE EMIG. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Rood Delton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 59 AMENDMENT TO PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP CEMETERY ORDINANCE Adopted: July 13. 1988 Effective: August 20. 1988 An Ordinance to amend the Prairieville Township Cemetery Ordinance by the amendment of Section 13 pertaining to cemetery hours and uses of the Township cemeteries: ond by the repeal of all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ORDAINS. SECTION I AMENDMENT TO SECTION 13 OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP CEMETERY ORDINANCE Section 13 of the Prairieville Township Cemetery Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 52. is hereby amended io rood as follows: CEMETERY HOURS A. The cemetery shall be open to th* general public from ' > hour after sunrise to 'i hour after sunset. B. No person shall be permitted in the Township cemeteries at any time other than the foregoing hours, except upon written permission of the Township Board or the sexton ol lhe cemetery. Said written permission is to be carried on the per­ son and presented upon request. C. No person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be in the Township cemeteries al any time unless accompanied by a parent or adult in charge of such minor. D. No person shall operate a bicycle, motorcy­ cle. recreational vehicle, or ride o horse in the Township cemeteries ol ony time except upon written permission of the Township Board or the sexton of the cemetery. Said written permission is to be corned on the person and presented upon request. SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS This Ordinance shall lake effect thirty (30) days following the publication of notice of adoption of this Ordinance All Ordinances or ports of Or­ dinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. JANETTE EMIG Clerk Prairieville Township (7/21) MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage mode by LEONARD L. LAWRENCE and BARBARA J. LAWRENCE, husband and wifu. to Great Lakes Federal Savings and Loan Association, now known os Great Lakes Bancorp, a Federal Savings Bank, a bank organized under the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933, of the United States of America, as amended. Mortgagee, doted the 27th day of October. 1980. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, ond State of Michigan, on the 28th day of October. 1980. in Liber 247 of Barry County Records, ot Page 33. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the dote of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of Twenty-Four Thousand Thirty-One and 60/100 ($24,031.60) Plus an Escrow Deficit in the amount of Two Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Four and 37/100 ($2,184.37). And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pari thereof; Now. therefore, by viture of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to lhe statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of August. 1988 ot 2:00 o'clock in the after­ noon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East door entrance to the Barry County Cour­ thouse in the City of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for lhe County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due. os aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at Twelve and 500/1000 (12.500%) percent per annum ond all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest in the premises. Said premises ore situated in the Township of Johnstown. County of Barry. State of Michigan and described os: Commencing at the intersection of the East and West 1 4 line of Section 9. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, and the centerline of State Trunkline M-37: thence South along the centerline of said Trunkline M-37 a distance of 675 feet for lhe place of beginn­ ing. continuing thence South along said centerline 355 feet; thence West 738 feet: thence North 355 feet, thence East 738 feel, more or less to the place of beginning, being a part of Southwest 1 /4 of said Section 9. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan. During the twelve (12) months immediately following the sole, the properly may be redeemed. Doted ot Ann Arbor. Michigan June 22. 1988 GREAT LAKES BANCORP A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee EILEEN M MELMAN (P36994) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Street P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 (7/21) Woodland News Twenty-three Woodland Lion Club members and wives attended the Barn Theater performance of "Oklahoma" at Augusta last Wednesday evening. Those who went said it is still a good, clean play with great music. G.R. and Mercedeth McMillen. Bob and Virginia Crockford. Harold and Nell Stan­ nard. Don and Bonnie McLeod. Kay and Irene Moore. Wayne and Margaret Mushbach. Lawrence and Hildred Chase. Doreen Shoemaker. Evelyn Goodrich, Carol Kersten, Willis and Barbara Dalton. Carl and Edith Grashius, and Leroy and Joyce Flessncr stopped at the Stagecoach Inn near Richland for dinner on their way to Augusta. George Speas and Clyde Shoemaker represented Kilpatrick Church at a United Brethren conference at Camp Michindo near Hillsdale Monday through Thursday last week. All area United Brethren ministers wen: there. Shoemaker said the camp is a very beautiful place with all new buildings, including a din­ ing hall, meeting halls, motel-type rooms and a nice lake. There arc traditional camp buildings with counselor rooms for the youngsters who attended the camp during the summer. "The Living Truth." a gospel music group, sang at lhe conference each of the four days. Reservations already are made for next year's conference at Camp Michindo because it is such a popular place. Arrangements for large meetings must be made at least a year ahead. A 40th wedding anniversary open house was held late in June al Gary Geiger's home near Carlton Center in honor of his parents. Dale and Lee Geiger. The party was hosted by (he Geigers' three sons and their families, Gary and Debby and baby. Drew: Dallas and Anna and daughter, Trina; and Tom and Terri and Samantha. Many family members and friends helped celebrate the occasion. A potluck dinner took place at noon with a three-tiered wedding cake made by Nancy Durbin. Dale and Lee receiv­ ed many gifts. Their favorite was a portrait of their three sons, their wives and children. Muriel Pierce and Betty Smith drove to Buchanan Wednesday, July 6, to get Felipa and Angie Sandoval, who usually spend a week each summer at the Lakewood United Methodist parsonage, as guests of the Pierces. They visited friends at both Niles and Buchanan in the course of the day. It was an interesting drive, and they observed how the heat and drought had affected farms and farmers in various areas. Some farms were ir­ rigating. No fanner or one area of farmers stands alone in losses this crop year Coming back to the Woodland area, they saw two deer foraging on a field south of the Body Barry farm on M-66. On Friday, the eighth, the two ladies and two little girls drove to Grand Rapids to get Pierce's granddaughter. Shalanda. On Tuesday last week, all the girls and Muriel Pierce and Jenna Slate were luncheon guests at the Victor Eckardt home. The children enjoyed the outing at the farm and observed all the baby chicks and goslings around the place. On Thursday of last week. Pierce and Smith returned Shalanda to her Grand Rapids home and Angie and Felipa to their home in Buchanan. They enjoyed a picnic lunch on the way there. The July Kilpatrick Missionary Society dinner was well attended. There were 35 peo­ ple served. Among the special guests were Harold and Nell Stannard. G.R. and by Catherine Lucas Mercedeth McMillen, and Kennard and Thelma Schaibly, from Edmore; Connie, Teresa and Milissa Grocndykc from Grand Rapids; Faith Swift from Middlebury. Ind.; Decna Shamburger from Longview. Texas; Hobart and Merle Schaibly from Bellmont; and Don and Hilda Ellsworth from Blanchard. Mich. Regan and Melissa Chase had their son. Joshua, born Feb. 28. dedicated at Kilpatrick Church on Sunday Susan Lynn Appleman. the fiancee of Doug Flessncr. was baptised al Lakewood United Methodist Church on Sunday. Descendents of Andrew Geiger and Fredericks Louisa Haymann (Louise), who emigrated from Germany on lhe same ship in 1865. he from Schulcrhof and she and her family from Heidelberg, held a reunion in Woodland's Herald Classic Memorial Park on Sunday. During the long ocean voyage from Europe, one member of the Haymann family died and was buried at sea. The ship arrived in New York habor on the day Abraham Lincoln was shot. All the passengers were kept aboard the ship until after the President was buried. Andrew settled near Woodland, and the Haymann family settled near Marshall. An­ drew and Louise were married in Marshall in 1870. Their descendents traditionally hold a reunion in Woodland on the third Sunday in July. This year, only 34 were able to come. There arc normally around 80 at the Geiger reunion. Paul Geiger, a grandson of Andrew and Louise, came from Provincial House in Hastings, where he is now a resident. He en­ joyed the potluck meal with his extended family. A German girl. Ines Wagncs, a former ex­ change student, is spending the summer with Bill and Marilyn Geiger Barrett in Flint. She came with her host family. Wagncs seemed to enjoy the event and the variety of foods. People came to the reunion from Indiana. Traverse City, Saginaw and Flint. George Speas, pastor of Kilpatrick United Brethren Church, is taking a summer vaca­ tion. Harold Price preached at Kilpatrick Church on Sunday and will again next week. Woodland Lions Club members and wives served 208 ham dinners in the Woodland Park pavilion on Saturday evening. The dinner was an annual event to benefit the Lions Club's Carl Jordan Memorial Scholarship Fund, which p. ovidcs money each for further educa­ tion to three or four Woodland-area graduates of Lakewood High School. A cash lottery was held in connection with the dinner, and the winners were Roy Roberts of Lake Odessa, third place; Yvonne Davie of Morice, Michigan, second place; and Linda Lowe of Lansing, first place. A heavy rain hit the park as the group were cleaning up after the dinner. No one minded at all. Paul Halladay, Kristen and Kimberly, arrived in Michigan to join Sharon and Karrie at the Dalton family early last week. The en­ tire family spent most of last week in Portland with Paul s mother. This week, they are at the Dalton farm, as are the Groendyks, Connie, Teresa and Melissa of Grand Rapids. The Halladay family will return to East Windsor. N.J., this weekend. Sharon and Karrie came several weeks ago and have en­ joyed spending part of the summer with Sharon’s parents, Willis and Barbara Dalton. Legal Notices SNORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Count!**) MORTAGE SALE - Default ha» been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by TERRY A. PROUT ond DAGMAR A. PROUT, his wife to FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION OF DETROIT, a United States corporation, now known as. FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN, a United States corpora­ tion. Mortgagee, dated 5th May. 1978, and record­ ed on Moy 17. 1978 in Liber 236, on page 38. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the dote hereof the sum of THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY NINE and 01/100 DOLLARS ($37,599.01). in­ cluding interest at 8.500 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, al public vendue at the Barry County Court House, in Hastings Michigan, at 11:00 o'clock a.m on September 1 1988. Said premises are situated in the Township of Rutland, Barry County. Michigan, ond are describ­ ed as: Lot 46, Al-Gon-Quin Estates, a subdivision in the southeast fractional 1/4 section 2 town 3 north range 9 west, Rutland Township. Barry County Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 4 of Plats, on Pogo 22. The redemption period shall be six months from the date ol such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 29. 1988 Peter E. O'Rourke 200 First Federal Bldg.. Detroit. Michigan 48226 FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN, a United States Corporation Mortgagee (8/11) Synopsis of the REGULAR MEETING OF THE Prairieville Townhip Board July 13. 1988 Adopted Ordinance #59 — Amendmnt Cemetery Ordinance. Approved contract with Rich Pierson as coot dinalor'consultant on Crooked Lake Sewe Project. Authorized payment to Mr. Pierson out o general fund for services rendered prior Io execu tion of contract. Approved budget amendment to general fund by the increase of 2.080.00 to the Township Board. Appointed Pou! Andrews to the Plor.ntng/Zoning Commission through 6-1-91. Ratified fireworks permit for Mr. Dopser of Sunset Point for 7-4-88. Approved promotion of Brian Tucker to volun­ tary part-time patrolman pending lhe passing of the state examination. Approved the payment of general fund outstan­ ding bills totaling $18,124.73. Approved the payment ol Pork Construction Fund outstanding bills totaling $79,560.06. Janette Emig. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Reck (7/21) WERE FIGHTING FOR TOUR LIFE American Heart Association of Michigan A United Way Agency 6 Month CD EFFECTIVE ANNUAL J YIELD | Pioneer Bank NORTH BRANCH. MICHIGAN S10.000 MINIMUM DEPOSIT ANNUAL RATE J 1313)688-3051 or 1-800-622-1889 •CiUO �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 21, 1988 — Page 5 Legal Notices State of Michigan 56th 1st Division DISTRICT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY PATRICK J. MARRIOTT & JOYCE MARRIOTT. Plaintiffs vs. GARRY L. CRAWFORD & JUDY A. CRAWFORD Defendants HONORABLE GARY R. HOLMAN Filo No. 88CH-0091 ORDER TO APPEAR Joann E. Killen. (P15956) Attorney for Plaintiffs 106 East Walnut Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (616) 343-9175 Vandenbergs to observe Tacks observed 25th wedding anniversary 50th wedding anniversary VanDenburgs observed Iveys to observe 40th wedding anniversary 40th wedding anniversary Everette and Wilma Ivey will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house given by their four children July 24 at their summer home. 68 Woods Trail. Delton. The couple was married July 23, 1948 in Kalamazoo. All friends and family are invited to come and share in their special day. The couple requests no gifts. John and Marilyn Vandenberg of 45 State St.. Middleville will celebrate their 25th wed­ ding anniversary with friends and relatives at the home of Gene and Velma Glass. 8301 Bowen Mills Rd.. Middleville. The Vandenbergs have one son and daughter-in-law. Greg and Betty, and four grandchildren. The open house will be from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, July 23. Fred and Shirley VanDenburg of Hastings have celebrated their 40th anniversary on July 3. They were married in Assyria and spent their honeymoon 40 years ago at Niagara Falls. This honeymoon 40 years later was spent with all their children. Rick, Wes of Yuma Arz.. his oldest son Josh. Stacey and Sheryl. Leon and Mabie Tack of 10800 Banfield Road. Delton, observed their 50th wedding anniversary July 5. Leon Tack and Mabie Johnson were mar­ ried July 5. 1938. at Banfield Methodist par­ sonage. The Rev. L.E. Price officiated. They have resided at their present farm home all of their married life. A private family dinner, hosted by their children, was given in their honor July 9 at the Stagecoach Inn at Richland. The couple's children arc Donald and Phyllis Tack of Kansas City. Mo.; Charles and Connie Tack of Warsaw, ’nd.; Neal and Bev. Tack of Banfield Road.. Delton; and another son. Roger Tack, who died in 1978. The couple also has eight grandchildren. At a session of said Court held at the Courthouse in the City of Hastings and said County ol Barry. State of Michigan on the 17lh day of June. 1988. PRESENT: HONORABLE GARY R. HOLMAN On the 10th day of June. 1988. an action was fil­ ed by PATRICK J. MARRIOTT and JOYCE MAR­ RIOTT. Plainlitfs against GARRY L. CRAWFORD and JUDY A. CRAWFORD. Defendants in this Court to forfeit a land contract. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants. GARRY L. CRAWFORD and JUDY A. CRAWFORD. 306 Rambling Road. Battle Creek, Michigan 49017, shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by law on or before the 10th day of July. 1988. Failure to comply with this Order wilt result in a Judgment of Default against said Defendants for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court. Dated: June 17. 1988 Hon. Gary R. Holman. District Judge (7/21) BARRY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING July 5. 1988 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. All live members present. Approved minutes of Juno meeting ond treasurers report. Crooked Lake Assoc, had persons present along with petitions signed by Barry Township residents to Locate. Establish and Construct Sanitary Sewer and Treatment Improvements. D Hughes moved J. Wooer supported io have Progressive Architects Engineers proceed with this sewer project. Carried. J. Wooer moved, L. Bromley supported to hire Rich Pierson as management consultant for the sewer project. Carried. Part-time police officers salary for K. Capman was raised to $6.50 per hour effective 6-15-88. Moved, supported and carried to do rood repair on the corner of Pifer Rd. and Manning Lake Rd. costing the township $10,000.00. Approved Farm Land Application for Dari and Gloria Herbert. Reappointed K. Molt as Barry Township member to the Delton District Library Board for a four year term. J. Wooer moved. A. Lawrence supported to pay bills in lhe following amounts: General Fund $15,123.72. Police Fund $2,334.38. Hickory Fir$2,539.55. J. Wooer moved. A. Lawrence supported mooting be adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Lois Bromley, Clerk Attosted to by: William B. Wooer. Supervisor (7/21) John Deere 200 Series Tractors You can improve on the best Beckers to observe 40th wedding anniversary Sullivan-Bishop announce engagement Willson-Davis announce engagement Dr. and Mrs. Paul Sullivan of Birmingham, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Kathleen Marie, to Bradley Todd Bishop, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Bishop of Hastings. The couple plan an Oct. 14 wedding at St. Regis Church in Birmingham. The1 bride-to-be is a graduate of Marian High School in Birmingham, and Arizona State University. She is employed by Pregnancy Guidance Center in Tempe, Ariz. Her fiance is a graduate of Hastings High School, and attended Central Michigan University and Arizona State University. He is owner/manager of a restaurant in Mesa. Ariz. Timothy K. and Annetta Dawn Willson of Hastings, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Angela Dawn, to Micheal Willson Davis III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip L. Gasper and Mr. and Mrs. Mike W. Davis Jr., all of Hastings. The bride-elect is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. The prospective bridegroom graduated from Hastings High School in 1987, and works at E.W. Bliss. The couple is planning an Oct. 8 wedding. An open house will be held on Sunday. July 31, from 2-5 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings to honor Homer and Esther Becker on their 40th an­ niversary. They were married June 14. 1948. Friends and relatives are invited to help them celebrate the occasion, and the couple requests no gifts. The celebration will be hosted by their children. Anne and Vince LaPortc and Mary Jane and Ed Banfield. Their grandchildren. Ed. Mary. Laura, and Jim Banfield, will assist. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dixon of Sarasota. Fla., and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Carlson of Hastings, have announced the engagement of their children. Shaune Marie Miller and Michael Roy Carlson. The bride-elect is a graduate of Meredith College, Raleigh. N.C.. and is advertising director for Wellspring Magazine in Sarasota. The prospective bride-groom is a graduate of Ball State University Indiana and is an ar­ chitect with Brent A. Parker in Sarasota. A Nov. 5 wedding is being planned in Sarasota. jy/toxes to observe Ronald and Norinc Enz of Lake Odessa have announced the engagement of their daughter. Elizabeth Ann. to Dennis Dean Geiger, son of Dean and Katherine Geiger of Clarksville. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Lakewood High School and Davenport College. She is employed at Forrest Creek Estates. The groom is a graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed at Stcelcasc m Grand Rapids. An Oct. 15 wedding is planned by the couple. 40th wedding anniversary July 28 will mark 55 years of marriage for Mr. and Mrs. Leon Young of Galien. Mich. ••Sam” and Katheryn graduated from Hastings High School and have several family members in the area. They have two girls. Ann DeForest of Os­ sian. Ind., and Jacqueline Purscl of Dawagiac. There are five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Young is retired from the grain elevator business and Katheryn is a retired teacher and bookkeeper. Both enjoy reading and many different craft hobbies. Sensiba-Hardy announce engagement Tana Sensiba of Hastings and Brian R. Har­ dy of Delton have announced their engagement. Both the bride-elect and prospective bridegroom work at Marshall Plastic Film. They will be married July 30 and they plan to live in Delton. .toy and Shirley Wilcox, who were married July 18. 1948. are celebrating their 40th wed­ ding anniversary July 23 with an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. at their home. 2255 Barber Rd. Friends and relatives are invited. The open house is given by their children Linda and Dave Oostindie. Michael and Becky Wilcox and Mark Wilcox. There's lots to do and see...at HOME! Spend the weekend in Barry County! George and Macic Enz have announced the marriage of their mother. Kim Diane, to Jef­ fry Allen Eldred on July 15. in Toledo. Ohio. Parents of lhe couple are Steven and Sheila Carter of Woodland and Eugene and Earline Eldred of Hastings. The couple now resides in Woodland. Barry County Marriage Licenses Dan Case. 19 of Hastings and Tamie Cumper. 20 of North Branch. Ronald Heslerly. 58 of Hastings and Mary Louise Gilmore. 57 of Hastings. John Sccber. 39 of Hastings and Judy L. Brown. 48 of Hastings. Benjamin Christie. 22 of Freeport and Nan­ cy Ford, 18 of Freeport. Matthew Meek. 23 of Hastings and Beverly Brown. 24 of Nashville. Brian Hardy. 29 of Delton and Tana Sen­ siba. 21 of Delton. Magazine donations sought for Hastings I school libraries | Hallock-Shade announce engagement James C. Hallock and Carol Hallock, formerly of Ionia, have announced the engagement of their daughter. Terri Jo. to Andrew W. Shade, son of Gene and Trudy Shade of Lake Odessa. An October wedding is planned in Lake Odessa. The original 200 Series built a great reputation. Now the best is better! Come see how much.. .today. ■ ■ ■ ■ High-torque 14-. 17-, 18-hp OHV engines Hydrostatic or 6-speed gear drive Adjustable seat ■ 38-, 46- and 50-inch mowers Quick implement-change system Come See Us at the Barry County Fair THORNARPLE VALLEY Enz-Eldred unitedin marriage Enz-Geiger announce engagement Youngs to observe 55th wedding anniversary Miller-Carlson announce engagement Birthday party to honor Pauline Felder’s 80th Pauline Boulter Felder will celebrate her 80th birthday July 28 and her family wants to honor her with a party at the Delton Fire Sta­ tion from 2 5 p.m Saturday. July 23 All relatives and friends are invited, no gifts, please. Cards will be appreciated. Pauline's and Alice Boulter's birthdays both are July 28. Officials at the Hastings Area School System are asking residents of the school district to help continue the magazine and periodical collection for the high school and middle school libraries, though they will be closed during the 1988-89 school year because of financial difficulties. Residents are asked to save copies of •'Discover”. ’•National Geographic.” •■Newsweek.” “Psychology Today.” "Readers Digest.” •'Better Homes and Gardens." “Family Computing.” ” Field and Stream.” "Good Housekeeping.” "Life." “Michigan Out of Doors." "Motor Trend." "Parents." "People." "Seven­ teen." "Sports Illustrated." and any com­ puter magazines. Copies of the magazines may be dropped off at lhe high school office. Residents who are interested in helping to fonr a support group for lhe school system's library program are encouraged to call the ad­ ministration office f 7-48-8021. 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hastings Phone (616) 945-9526 NOTICE TO THE ELECTORS OF WOODLAND TOWNSHIP To the qualified electors of Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan: WHEREAS, at a meeting of the Woodland Township Board held on the 27th day of December, 1987, a franchise ordinance was adopted, entitled as follows: An ordinance granting to Tri-County Electrical Cooperative, its suc­ cessors and assigns, the right, power and authority to construct, maintain and commercially use electric lines consisting of towers, masts, poles, crossarms, guides, braces, feeders, transmission and distribution wires, transformers and other electrical appliances on, under, along and across the highways, streets, alleys, bridges and other public places and to do a local electric business In the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, for a period of thir­ ty years. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that election will be held in Woodland Township at the Township Hall on Tuesday, August 2, 1988, and the polls of the election will be opened at 7:00 in the forenoon until 8:00 in the afternoon, daylight savings time for the purpose of voting on the confirmation of the action of the Woodland Township Board in gran­ ting the above franchise. The proposal as it will appear on the ballot is as follows: Confirming grant of franchise to Tri-County Electric Cooperative, its successors and assigns, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and commercially using electric lines consisting of towers, masts, poles, crossarms, guides, braces, feeders, transmission and distribu­ tion wires, transformers and other electrical appliances on, off, under, along and across the highways, streets, alleys, bridges, and other publici places, and to do a local electric business in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan for a period of thirty years. ( ) Yes ( ) No POLLING PLACE LOCATION: Township Hall, Woodland Township. The franchise as granted by the township board is on file with the undersigned township clerk for the purpose of inspection by the qualified electors. By o;uer of the township board. Dated: June 27, 1988 Carol Hewitt, Woodland Township Clerk �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 21, 1988 Pennock Births: IT’S A GIRL Lou Anne Fenstcmakcr of Hastings. July 12. 5 lbs.. 9'6 ozs.. time: 6:12 a.m. Jeff and Bonnie Meredith of Hastings. July 13. 8 lbs.. 13 ozs.. time: 11:24 a.m. Robert and Angela Shrivqr of Hastings. Ju­ ly 15. 7 lbs.. 6 ozs., time: 1:17 a.m. Donald and Vickie Goodenough of Hastings. July 15. 6 lbs.. 14'Zz ozs.. time: 9:54 a.m. Theodore and Susan Pfeifer of Middleville, July 15. 7 lbs.. 3 ozs.. time: 11:03 a.m. IT’S A BOY David Stephens and April Shelton of Nashville. June 24. 6 lbs.. 10V4 ozs . time: 1:34 a.m. Make Your Dieting More Exciting Earn Dollars on Pounds Lost! 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O Call Today for your FREE No-Obligation Consultation. Widower 'married' to in laws Ann Landers He’s trading career for family Dear Ann Landers: Today. 1 quit. I walk­ ed out on an executive position in a major electronics company. I decided to stop chas­ ing after the newest, the best, the most stateof-the-art in everything. It suddenly dawned on me that I had my priorities bollixed up and my children deserve better. I had to admit that getting fulfillment from my career was a pipe dream. It may elude me in motherhood as well, but I now know what really matters. After nine years of paying so­ meone to raise my children, I was forced to admit that my family is more important to me than anything else. 1 wish 1 had known this when my first child was bom. I am now 36 years old and happy to say that we arc expecting our third child in a few mon­ ths. If the good Lord keeps my body going, we may have four. This means cutting down on vacations, and our entertaining will be reduced to popcorn and video parties with a few old friends. But that’s what we like best anyway. An acquaintance has this framed motto on his office wall: “No success in life can com­ pensate for failure at home." I don’t know who said it, but it certainly is true. Sign me — Truly Liberated in Saratoga, Calif. Dear Truly: Your letter is sure to elicit a strong response from career women with children who were miserable staying at home and decided it would be better for all concern­ ed if they went back to work. I will also hear from angry mothers who are divorced and must work in order to make ends meet, as well as married women whose families cannot hack it on one paycheck. There is no one answer to this delemma that is right for everyone, but the authorities I respect recommend that the mother stay al home with a new baby for at least six months, and for a year if possible. This recommenda­ tion makes a great deal of sense to me. Comotose patient could hear HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.-11 a.m. — Hastings — 948-4033 Call our Other Diet Center in Plainwell 685-6881 Dear Ann Landers: Please warn your readers not to say anything in the presence of a person who is in a coma that they would not say if that person were alert. I survived a very serious illness of few months ago and recall clearly that the relatives who visited me in the hospital were planning my funeral and speculating on who was going to get my property, my jewelry and so on. It was positively fascinating. I generally mistrust anonymous letters so I am signing my name, but please don’t use it. CUT MORTGAGE PAYMENTS IN HALF With the New N.B.H. Bi-Weekly Payment Plan What does Bi-Weekly mean ... and how does this plan work? Bi-Weekly simply means that you make your house payment every other week. Instead of writing one large check once a month, you pay half every two v cKS. So. rather thtr. making twelve big monthly payments a year, you make 26 smaller ones every two weeks. The two extra payments make the difference. Bi-Weekly Mortgage payments sounds Interesting. But, you want more details ... Just call or visit the National Bank of Hastings Mortgage Department. Our Home Mortgage specialists will provide you with detailed informa­ tion on Bi-Weekly Mortgages or our regular Fixed Rate Plans. West State at Broadway Member FDIC A S T1 N G S All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 Call me — Alert in My "Sleep ”. Dear Alert: Thanks for the eye-opener. I wonder how many people who read your let­ ter will wonder if you mean them! Banana oil deadline met Dear Readers: Remember the 16-year-old high school sophomore in Westminster. Md.. who wrote that her class was studying the Roaring '20s and they found the expressions of those days so peculiar? It seems “Banana Oil" was the cat’s pajamas. Nikki Naylor’s teacher offered her extra credit if she could get a national commentator to say “Banana Oil" on the air by June 15. Well, the letter from Nikki, who calls herself an “insignificant teenager." arrived late in May but I rusi.-'d it into print and lo and behold on June 14 at 7:56 a.m. (EST) Jane Pauley, bless her beautiful heart, said “Banana Oil." The high school raised their victory flag for Nikki and she will get the extra credit as pro­ mised. So — hot damn and 23 skiddoo! Dear Ann Landers: In response to the let­ ter from “Dead End Deal." about seeing a married man. may I offer this additional bit of counsel: Don't date a man who is married lo his dead wife’s family. My husband and I were best friends with a neighbor couple for several years. I lost my husband and was alone for 27 months. Then the neighbor’s wife died. After a while, he and I started to sec one another. It was wonderful to have company again. We were compatible in so many ways. But unfortunately, he was married to his in­ laws. Many of the same rules apply as the ones you listed for women who go with married men. I’m sure they will sound familiar: 1. Never make plans to be with him on holidays. He must be with his in-laws because that’s the way it always was. 2. Never plan to go out on Friday night. That was "their night" and he can't seem to break the habit. 3. Don’t let his in-laws know that you arc dating him steadily. They wouldn't approve. They believe the memory of their daughter should sustain him forever. 4. Don't go out with anyone else. Stay free in case he wants to see you. 5. He warns you not to get serious, even though you arc as intimate as if you were mar­ ried. He calls several times a day. 6. Don’t be surprised when he dumps you for someone who is “more like his wife." It just happened to me. — Nowhere and Boiling in Maryland. Dear Boiling: What an O Henry ending! Thanks for the short course. Is Dad an exhibitionist? Dear Ann Landers: I am a 15-ycar-old girl who needs to find out if I am overly modest. crazy or what. Mv father is an avid tennis player. Whenever he returns from a tennis game, he heads for the boiler room to take off his swea­ ty clothes. He then comes upstairs stark naked and walks through the living room. He often slops lo ask me questions such as. "How was your day?" or "What have you planned for this evening?" His nakedness em­ barrasses me and 1 can’t deal with it. Is this normal for a 43-year-old father? He seems to think so. although 1 don't. I am the youngest child and the only girl in the family. Mom has seen this and has asked Dad to please wrap a towl around himself. He refuses. 1 wish you would print this letter so I can put it on the refrigerator and let him know how much this bothers me. Thank you. — Waiting for a Cover-up in N.Y. Dear Wailing: Your father’s exhibitionism indicates that he has a real problem and your mother’s indifference is nothing short of infuriating. You shouldn't have to put up with this gar­ bage. If you arc old enough to register disgust, you surely can find the courage to say. "Dad. 1 hate it when you run around in front of me naked. Cut it out." If he continues to behave like a creep, walk immediately into another room and freeze him out for several days. He'll get the message. How much do you know about pot, cocaine, LSD, PCP. crack, speed and downers? Think you can handle them? For up-to-the minute in­ formation on drugs, write for Ann Landers’ newly revised booklet, "The Lowdown on Dope." Send S3 plus a self-addressed, stamped business-sized envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE. Sen. Riegle visits area foster grandparent volunteers At lhe invitation of Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan. U.S. Senator Don W. Riegle Jr. made his only area stop tliis year to greet foster grandparent pro­ gram volunteers at Sugar and Spice Child Development Center. There, the senator participated as an “Honorary Foster Grandparent Volunteer” with children, staff and grandparents. The grandparents piogram placed senior adults in various public and private educa­ tional and residential facilities to provide at­ tention to special-needs children. According to Kari Masters-Kelly, program director, there are approximately 100 adults participating in the program in Calhoun and Branch Counties. Sponsored by Community Action Agency, the program is funded by federal, state, and local money. To be eligible for the program, men and women must be at least 60 years old and meet certain income guidelines. There are no educational requirements. During the 40 hours of orientation, seniors are given information about facilities and the types of children with whom they will be working. Additional information and training may be provided for those who will be work­ ing with children with physical disabilities that require special care. Participants may express a preference on the age group they would like lo work with and so as to the types of activities they would be most comfortable doing. Following orientation, the participants are placed on a wailing list. Placement occurs when a match can be made between the needs of the children and the capabilities of the grandparent. “The program benefit both groups." said Senator Riegle. “Grandparents arc given an opportunity to remain active in their com­ munities. enjoy daily social contact, and arc rewarded by the knowledge that they, through their gifts of attention and love, can make a positive impact on a child’s life. The children benefit not only from the personal attention and care they receive, but also from the ex­ perience, companionship, special skills, wisdom, and love that the Grandparents share." Because of his strong support of the pro­ gram, Senator Riegle was invited to visit one of the program’s 45 sites. As an Honorary Foster Grandparent. Riegle took time to in­ teract with the children and seniors on a per­ sonal level, sitting at the tables playing educa­ tional games, telling stories, making characters out of play-dough, and building with legos. “The Foster Grandparent Program offers wonderful interaction among the genera­ tions." said the Senator, “and provides a real fami’y for young children, especially because so many parents must work and leave their children in someone elsc's care. Having these grandparents sharing with young children means great gains for society in their future. Children are our future. Politically, we need to reevaluate our priorities, get our heads out of lhe ‘stars’, and put our money into human needs where it belongs. Investing in people results in a guaranteed return." The senator praised the grandparents for the “wonderful job you are doing in helping children understand themselves and develop­ ing their talents." He led the children in ap­ plause and a cheer. "We love you" for all foster grandparents. “We believe Senator Rieglc's i.rcrest in experiencing the foster grandparent program first-hand is indicative of lite support and respect he holds for the senior volunteers.” said Mark Schauer, executive director of lhe Community Action Agency. "Senator Riegle and his .staff have a vni--4nle understanding of the foster grandparent program and this \ isit enhanced that understanding." For more information about lhe foster grandparent program, call 965-7706. Rae Hoare, Barry County Commissioner, talks with U.S. Sen. Don Riegle during the latter's visit to the Sugar and Spice Child Development Center’s foster grandparent s program volunteers. Looking on is Mark Schauer, execu­ tive director of the South Central Community Action Agency, which administers the program. VOTE TUESDAY, AUG. 2 IVAN J. SNYDER for COUNTY COMMISSIONER ♦ from District #1 (City of Hostings & Sect. 6 of Hostings Township) * Be sure to vote In the Republican Primary, Aug. 2 IVAN J. SNYDER Ivan J. Snyder has the qualifications and ex­ perience necessary to represent District 1 on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. • Lifelong resident of Hastings • Successful area businessman for 28 years • Twenty two years volunteer fireman • 19 years as Hastings City Councilman • 7 years as Mayor for City of Hastings • Former member of Hastings City Planning Commission. • Past president of Hastings City Youth Council. * • World War II Veteran * * • Receive Liberty Bell Award conferred by Barry County Bar » J Association, May 1. 1985. J VOTE FOR IVAN J. SNYDER * * Republican for County Commissioner I * * From District #1 * : YOUR VOTE COUNTS! ! �From Time to Time... Family & Children’s Service extends office hours Linda DeWitt, recently appointed chairman of the Barry County Advisory Committee for Family & Children's Service, has announced extended hours for the agency’s Barry County offices at 301 S. Michigan. Telephones will be manned and the office will be open five days a week. "This is only possible", explained DeWitt, "because of the time now begin volunteered by Deborah Hooten of Hastings and Joyce Morgan of Middleville. They will handle calls by—Esther Walton Hastings — 50 Years Ago...May 1938 Legal Notices State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION ANO NOTICE OF HEARING Little Mary Jane Andrus wears a new blue coat outfit as the result of her mothers tailoring course in 1937. Mrs. Gladys Kellogg is shown working on fitting a coat for Mrs. Effie White of Nashville. Miss Eleanor Kramer is on the right. May in 1938 was the month that the social .nd club calendars began to wind down. Hence, the Pennock Hospital Guilds had an mnual meeting and the reports of the inlividual guilds was given. Rotary elected its new president, Clarence Crawford. And the 400 members of lhe Barry home extension members completed their studies of clothing, home furnishing and child care. A final social item was that the Hastings’ Women’s club offered a group of prizes to pupils in the city schools from the fourth grade through high school for the best poems submitted in a contest. More than 150 poems were entered. Five high schools students won; as did two from junior high; two from the fifth and sixth grades, plus many others got honorable mentions. A headline announced ’"Barry County's Contribution" and told about a stone being set in a cairn on the Old Mission Peninsula in honor of Hugh J. Gray, a leader in Michigan tourist activities. Old Mission Peninsula is located near Traverse City. A tongue-in-cheek article tells of one farmer who had three sows that gave birth to 44 piglets. Twenty of them were trampled to death, leaving 24 for the.mothcrs to raise. The Barry County Youth Council began its drive for funds. Clarence W. Crawford was the chairman of the financial drive. Four organizations participated, the Boy Scouts, the Y.M.C.A., the Camp Fire Giris and the 4-H clubs. It was the hope of the Youth Coun­ cil to fund trained leaders for these clubs. Ac­ cording to the article. Hastings was the only county community to have such a council. Three small items about the post office ap­ peared on the front page. One mentions that the Hastings Post Office would be 100 years old in March 1939. The second mentioned that the walls were being washed to remove the coal dirt, and the third mentions the rise in the receipts of the post office. This rise was unusual because in the rest of the nearby of­ fices the receipts had been declining. Three drain cases were supposed to be heard in circuit court that spring, but because Mark Ritchie has succeeded Andrew Mat­ thews, the cases were being rc-asscssed and no distribution was made of the cases. Inside articles mentioned "more new houses being erected." Thornapple Lake was mentioned with "Famous Old Resort Will Be Reopened" T.S.K Reid bought the old Cole Resort and was "fixing it up." It mentions a large hotel, swimming beaches, amusement park, and a modem dance pavilion with 4,000 feet of floor space. In addition, there was a large boat livery and under construction "several cabins for summer tourists, also parking for tourists’ trailers". In addition was the accommodations for the American Youth Hostel. A new section was added to the paper, call­ ed "Church News" and all the news submit­ ted by the churches was grouped under this heading. Under "Some Interesting Facts About Local Concerns," F.W. Stebbins and C.W. Wcspintcr. owners of Universal Garage were featured. They were the oldest automobile concern in the county. Starting in 1917, they sold Ford cars and according to the article, “When this concern began operations the cars were shipped by freight, seven in a car. Wheels, fenders, etc., were shipped separate­ ly and the cars were assembled here." On May 12, 1938. the post office instituted a new cost savings policy: no window service on Saturday afternoons. The post office also has instituted a new development "National Air Mail" and was celebrating National Air Mail Week (May 15 - May 21) with a twocolored. air-mail stamp. According to the arti­ cle, “We understand that privately owned planes will take to the air during that week, piloted by their owners, to provide a special pick-up air service, which will extend the same to a great number of communities." It conynued. "One can foresee the day when a large share of business letters and other mail, in which time of delivery is an important ele­ ment, will be sent by airship. It costs 3 cents for a stamp to send a letter in the ordinary way to any place in the United States. The air mail requires a 6-cent stamp." County Tax Commission was to meet the following Monday to set the tax rate. "15-Mill Tax Limit Must Be Observed” the sub headline declared, "That makes Commis­ sion’s work difficult in some school districts." There also was a notice to dog owners to procure a dog license before June I. and an article by W.R. Cook on Edith Cavell, a World War I nurse who was honored by Belgium government. Evelyn Woolston won first place in a final spelling test. There were 74 pupils and 1442 words written. The written test was to see who could write the most words without missing. The same issue named the seniors honors. Two sisters took the top honors. Misses Phyllis and Persus Newton, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Voight Newton. Twenty-three others were on the honor roll. A crowd of 1.500 showed up for the Rod and Gun Club dinner and nearly filled the county garage to capacity. About 3,500 pounds of fish and 35 pounds of coffee were used, plus 60 lbs. of butter to put on 425 dozen rolls. The participants consumed 700 NANCV B0ERSMA Barry County Clerk — REPUBLICAN — 15 Years On-the-Job Experience • Chief Elections Deputy • Campaign Finance Administration • Registrar of Vital Records; Births. Deaths. Marriages • Posts and Balances Cash Receipts and Remits to Treasurer • Index and Maintain Files for Assumed Names. Co-partnerships. Notary Bonds. DD-214 S. Peddler s Licenses, Funeral Directors • Handle Genealogy Research • Prepares County Directory • Handles all Vital Record Corrections. Sealing of Records and Other Orders Issued bv the State Dept, of Public Health • Voter Registration Maintenance and Updates • Issue Cancealed Weapons Permits • Process Passports • Issue Certified Copies TRAINING AND EDUCATION • National Election School. Madison. Wisconsin • State Election Seminars • Vital Records Seminars • Co-Presenter Two Years - Operation Close-Up Government Day • Passport Seminars • Leelanau Schools. Glen Arbor. Michigan • Three Years Western Michigan University • Major Business and Human Services • Brail Transcriber. Certified by The Library of Congress Retain Experience — Maintain continuity I would appreciate your vote Tuesday, Aug. 2 P*>d lor by «r»o Committee to Elect Nancy L Boersma, County Cler* 19*6 Brookfield D' Hasting* lbs. of coleslaw, 270 pumpkin pies and 17 gallons of ice cream. Home Extension planned to hold its Achievement Day the next week, while the annual clothing judging contest of 4-H members also was an upcoming event. The Barry County Free Fair was being planned for Sept. 6-10 and 38 horse races were being set up. Good news was received from the E.W. Bliss Co. They received a large order and several laid-off employees were called back. An interesting probate court case appeared on the front page, called "Unusual Situation in This Estate". Il tells about a single man nam­ ed Allen P. Bryans dying with no will and leaving his estate to his nearest kin. which were 24 first cousins. On the inside of the paper is the announce­ ment of the 60th annual convention of the Barry County W.C.T.U. (Women Christian Temperance Union). Mrs. Bessie Woodman was re-elected president for the following year. "State Street Ramblings." which featured items about the downtown, mentions “A million dollar rain" that brought on the flower blooms. Another story on page 6 tells that the Supreme Court Sustains a Barry County Judge over a property dispute concerning the pro­ perty called the Dwight Estate. This property is now known as Bay Pointe Restaurant on Gun Lake. Decoration Day and Poppy sales were the lead articles for May 19. Roy Hubbard was the general chairman for the Decoration Day parade. The city council adopted the budget for its next year, the total budget being $43,400. In those days there were no fringe benefits and no retirement fund for the employees. One item of note was the money set aside to furnish the municipal court $5,000 for street fund, and $6,000 for sewer fund. It was the hope of the couticil that a much-needed sewer for first ward could be constructed. The school teachers were out on the streets taking the school census. Each teacher was assigned certain streets. In another article, the board of education appointed two new teachers to fill the school’s staff. John Ket­ cham was named agricultural counsel for the Michigan Bureau of Chain Stores. E. A. Parker was made president of the Windstorm Company (now Hastings Mutual Insurance Co.).He succeeds Louis Sunday, who had died. Two robbers were apprehended after robb­ ing lhe oil station of John Woodruff. A new milk ordinance was adopted by the city, upon the recommendation of the United States Public Health Service. Hastings scheduled clean up days for May 25 and 26. "After the two days, if rubbish shall be dumped on the streets or gutters, those who do it will violate a city ordinance which forbids dumping.” The downtown merchants formed a retail association under the Commercial Club um­ brella. Called the Hastings Merchants Association, it started with 54 members. The president was Dave Boyes; secretary, A.R. Van Til; treasurer, B.A. Ly Barker. Banghart’s Bakery was the featured business under Local Concerns. His business was located on S. Jefferson Street. A long article on the philosophy of Odd Fellows was in the May 26 issue of the Ban­ ner. The article told of the 25th annual ban­ quet and the interest of the Odd Fellows in starting a camp for 200 boys, “who are misfits.” A big doings at Camp Custer was announc­ ed for Memorial Day. A request was made for the use of people’s automobiles to "convey adult marchers downtown from the cemetery”. A Memorial Day assembly was held on Friday at lhe high school. The creditors of the Freeport bank received the liquidation dividend of 7 percent to com­ plete the bank's problems from the depression. Another sign of the depression was the arti­ cle called "Less Number of Eighth Graders" which tell of a decrease of about 50 percent of eighth graders in the rural schools, and in the 76 operating rural schools there were no eighth graders in 33. The Barry County Youth Council opened its fundraising drive that week, and all the com­ munities were listed. The old Rutland church was razed. It had been moved to Rutland in 1921 from the Cobb District in Irving Township. Worsh <p ser­ vices were held until 1929. when the member­ ship associated with the Goodwill church. It was stated, "automobiles and good roads making this transfer possible." The closing of small rural churches increased until today, 50 years later, and only a few remain open. The automobile and good roads make it possible for members to consolidate in one large edifice. File No. 88-19959-NC In lhe matter of Cindy Loucille Rountree. Social Security No. 383-72-7049. TAKE NOTICE: On August 4. 1988 at 4 p.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Cindy Loucille Rountree to Cindy Lou Yarger. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent or evil intent. June 28. 1988 Cindy Loucille Rountree 209 E. High St. Hastings. Ml. 49058 948-2648 (7/21) Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board Meeting- July 6. 1988 Approved amended minutes of June 1, 1988 Board Meeting. Approved painting valleys on roof, also scraping and painting of cupola. Discussed condition of blinker light at Airport and Stale Roods intersection. Approved work to be done on Gun Lake Road over Gloss Creek unanimously. Received reports and correspondence and plac­ ed on file. Approved decision of Appeals Board meeting June 16th. re: allowed variance for Bob’s Gun & Tackle Shop to erect 24x52 roof with open sides end end. Approved $12,824 gravel program payment to Barry County Rood Commission with funds from General Fund with necessary budget adjustments, unanimously. Unanimously approved payment of vouchors 44718 thru 44756. Algonquin Lake Weed Fund $9,873.00. General Fund $24,347.32 (includes gravel program). Adjournment at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully. Phyllis Fuller. Clerk (7/21) State of Michigan in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry ORDER OF PUBLICATION File No. 88-332-DO ■HON. RICHARD M. SHUSTER DEBRA LYNN HOLMES. Plaintiff. DERICK NEAL HOLMES. Defendant. David A. Dimmers (P12793) Attorney for Plaintiff. At a session of said Court held in the City of Hastings. County of Barry ond State of Michigan on lhe 29th day of June. 1988. PRESENT: HONORABLE RICHARD M. SHUSTER, Circuit Judge. On the 9th day of June 1988, an action was filed by DEBRA LYNN HOLMES. Plaintiff, against DERICK NEAL HOLMES. Defendant, in this Court to obtain a decree of divorce. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. DERICK NEAL HOLMES, shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by law on or before the 25th of August. 1988. Failure to comply with this order will result in o judgment by default against such defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this court. RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Circuit Judge David A. Dimmers (PI 2793) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (7/28) or office visits from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and from 10 a.m. lo noon on Fridays. Their generous telephone and secretarial help is much appreciated. Ed Ford, who heads the Family and Children's Service office in Hastings, is on hand Mondays from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Mon­ day and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Fridays. His pro­ fessional associate. Ann Muentter, is in the office from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays. The agency provides relationship, marital and family counseling, deals with adoptions and foster care and carries out an overall mis­ sion of helping to strengthen family tics. The Hastings telephone number is 948-4096. Bart Richardson of Hastings, who formerly headed the advisory committee, recently was named chairman of the board of directors for the Calhoun County Family and Children's Service. The board directs the organization’s activities in both Calhoun and Barry counties J Hastings Savings &Loan Serving Hastings and "People Serving People" 201 E. State St. Hastings, Ml (616) 945-9561 BRANCH OFFICE 802 Fourth Ave. Lake Odessa, Ml (616) 374-8849 Your “Local” Savings & Loan Association is "Well and Healthy”. We are committed to investing our savings funds in the financing of Residential Properties in our local com­ munity, Hastings and Barry County. STATEMENT OF CONDITION JUNE 30, 1988 ASSETS: Real Estate Mortgage Loans $38,609,435.74 Other Non-Mortgage Loans245,723.66 Real Estate in Redemption 22,336.00 Stock - Federal Home Loan Bank376,100.00 Stock ■ O. & H. Service Corporation 30,000.00 Stock - U.S.L. Insurance Group, Ltd25,000.00 Stock ■ Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation23,200.00 Government Securities564,363.99 Municipal Bonds2,121,207.46 Other Investments1,721,052.75 Cash on Hand and in Banks3,885,486.11 Office Building and Equipment - Net1,917,213.98 Other Assets ........................................................... 285,835.50 TOTAL ASSETS$49,826,955.19 LIABILITIES: Savings Accounts$38,629,882.37 Demand Deposit Accounts5,601,236.79 Loans in Process347,398.85 Deferred Income235,595.26 Other Liabilities395,207.57 Specific Reserves7,786.20 General Reserves.............................................. .4,609,848.15 TOTAL LIABILITIES$49,826,955.19 State of Michigan) County of Barry )ss We solemnly swear that the above is a true statement, to the best of our knowledge and belief, on the condition of the HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN, FA of Hastings, Michigan, at the close of business June 30, 1988. R. Beduhn, President Sandra K. Nichols, Secretary Subscribed aid sworn to me this 11th day of July, 1988. My Commission Expires l---------------- October 2,1989. Melody K. Bbvmiian, Notary Public AMBULANCE SSL™ HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL JULY 31. FREE AMBULANCE SERVICE TO THE HOSPITAL P" your insurance may not cover you. For more information call... REMEMBER. AMBULANCE-PLUS IS A MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM AND NOT AN INSURANCE PROGRAM YOU MUJT USE HASTINGS AMBULANCE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 21, 1988 YMCA campers to tackle Manistee by canoe Three-day trip covers 70 miles Three YMCA counselors and 13 youngsters headed for lhe Manistee River Wednesday morning as part of the YMCA’s new “highadventure" program. The group will spend three days canoeing 70 miles of the Manistee River after two days of preparation al the Alqonquin I .akc YMCA camp and the Thornapple River. The youngsters, including eight boys, range in age from 11 to 14. Bill Bradley, a guidance counselor from Lake Odessa Junior High. Pete Bannow. a Woodland teacher, and Sara Swcctland. a YMCA counselor, head the group, which ar­ rives back in Hastings Friday afternoon. The canoeing expedition is a first for the YMCA, said Bradley, who along with Ban­ now have outward-bound canoeing ex­ perience in Canada. The trip ties in with the YMCA’s “high adventure" scries which features a 200-milc bike trip from Silver Lake to Hastings, a high ropes course on Indian Island, and a giant climbing wall at Camp Alqonquin. The goals of the program is to build con­ fidence and self-esteem, get youngsters to work together to solve problems, and make them reliant on themselves “The theory is to have fun but be responsi­ ble." Bradley said. He said what is learned from lhe canoeing trip as well as the eniirc high-adventure series arc “life skills" such as leadership, resourcefulness, and confidence. Bradley said lhe youngsters respond to the training. "They’re coming." he said. "Of lhe 13 kids, five or six arc showing neat changes. They're becoming more responsible.” To a large degree the youngsters arc ex­ pected to fend for themselves on the canoe trip, said Bradley. The counselors spent two days going over canoe safety and paddling technique and then used the ropes course and wall to build confidence and self-esteem levels in the children. “The kids arc pul in a situation where they have to use their own resources to solve a pro­ blem." Bradley said. "For example, we worked on a deep water rescue the other day. Wc give them a problem and then we talk about what things we can do to solve it.” The youngsters were responsible for packaging all their food in plastic "trip bags.” and once at the river, will be expected to work smoothly with their partners to paddle their canoes and set up camp. "We try to get them to take care of Plans announced for basketball tourney The second annual SummcrFcst 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be held Aug. 27 beginning at 9 a.m. The cost of the double elimination tourna­ ment. which is limited to 30 teams, is S10 and is open to men and women 16 years and older. The last day of registration is Aug 19. The tournament will be held on Court Street during SummcrFcst. The championship is tentatively scheduled for 8 p.m. Trophies will be awarded to the champions and runnersup. Registrations arc available at the Village Squire and WBCH and should be mailed with S10 to Dave Williams, 1030 S.Park Street. Hastings. Ml. 49058. -SLUE DIVISION MATCH RESULTS 7/18... D. Goodyoa 49-4; B. losly 43-2; J. Jacobs 48-4; G. Cove 44-4; J Coleman 43-0: W. Nitz 44-2; T. Dunham 61-0; H. Bottd.wr 51 -0; E. Sorenson 50-4; G. Gahan 49-4; J. Ketchum 43-4; J. Jacobs 48-0; T. Dunham 61 -0; J. Rugg 50-0. STANDINGS... T. Sutherland 32: J. Jocobs 31; B. losty 26: D. Goodyear 25; W. Nitz 22; H. Bottcher 21; J. Coleman 20; L Kornstodl 20; D. Jarman 20; G. Cove 19; J. Ketchum 16; J. Rugg 16: E. Soren­ son 16; G. Gahan 15: E. Mathews 14; D. O'Connor 13; J. Kennedy 11; T. Dunham 11. PAIRING FOR 7/25 BACK NINE... D. Goodyear vs. J. Kennedy; B. losty vs. G. Gahan: D. O'Connor vs. H. Bottcher: J. Rugg vs. E. Mathews: I. Kornstodt vs. J. Ketchum; D. Jarman vs. G. Cove: T. Dunham vs. E. Sorenson; T. Sutherland vs. J. Jacobs; W. Nitz vs. J. Coleman. -GOLD DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7/18... D. Foster 45-3; 8. Vanderveen 43-1. STANDINGS... J. Hoke 26; G. Hamaty 25; B. Krueger 24; B. Stack 21; J. Fisher 18; A. Froncik 18; G. Ironside 17; L. Lang 16: B. Vanderveen 16; D. Foster 14; D. Loranger 14; H. Wattles 14; B. Wiersum 12: T. Chase 11; B. Youngs 11; B. Miller 10; G. Holman 9. PAIRING FOR 7/25 FRONT NINE... H. Wattles vs. G. Hamaty: B. Youngs vs. A. Francik; D. Loranger vs. 8. Krueger; B. Miller vs. G. Ironside; B. Wier­ sum vs. J. Hoke: B. Vanderveen vs. G. Holman; T. Chase vs. B. Stock; D. Foster vs L. Long. -RED DIVISION— MATCH RESULTS 7/18... T. Naughton " i. Siegel 58-4: C. Morey 55-0: D. Hall 51-0; 8. jnley 52-4. Youngsters at the YMCA Camp Alqonquin ready themselves for a 70-mile canoe trip by climbing the giant wall at the camp. [ Sports ] Upcoming Sports July 22— Demolition Derby— Will be held at 8 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Admission is $6. July 23— Mud Run— Will be held at the fairgrounds al 4 p.m. Admission is $6. Hastings Chamber of Commerce golf outing set The second annual Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble will be held July 26 at Riverbend Golf Course. The event is a best ball-worst ball 18-holc scramble. The cost is S25 for per person and tec times are available by calling the chamber at 945-2454. The scramble begins at 10 a.m. and is open to anyone. Refreshments and a steak dinner are includ­ ed in the entry fee. Hastings Country Club Results Hastings Country Club Men’s Monday Night Golf League themselves and look out for others." Bradley said. Bradley said lhe counselors won’t ask the youngsters lo do anything extraordinary. The Manistee is a Class I river which means canoeists need only elementary skills to get down the river. Bradley doesn’t expect the trip to be too much for the kids, but for many it will be their first trip away from home. ““That’s what you never know." said Bradley of high expectations. "The kids are being asked to gel out of their comfort zone. Pete and Sara and I could fix every meal and make camp, but that’s not the purpose why we’ve put this together. We want them to learn things for themselves.” With what the youngsters can learn. YMCA Director Dave Storms expects the canoe trip to be an extremely positive experience. "We stress with the kids that they arc physically and emotionally safe," he said. "We’d never set them up for failure. The kids in turn give 100 percent, go ouLof their com­ fort zone, and are not allowed cut downs. "They have to blend together for two days and that's quite a challenge. Hopefully we’re making some inroads.” STANDINGS... M. Dorman 24; G. Lawrence 23; G. Crothers 22; C. Morey 22; M. Pearson 20; T. Naughton 20; J. Hopkins 17; H. Stanlake 16: H. Burke 16; D. Jacobs 16; P. Siegel 16; G. Etter 15; D. Hall 15: P. Lubieniecki 13; B. Stanley 13; L. Perry 12. PAIRING FOR 7/25 BACK NINE... T. Naughton vs. H. Burke: B. Stanley vs. G. Lawrence; C. Morey vs. G. Crothers: J. Hopkins vs. H. Stanlake: L. Perry vs. D. Jacobs; P. Siegel vs. P. Lubieniecki: G. Etter vs. D Holl. -SILVER DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7/18... G. Begg 43-4; R. Miller 39-4; J. Laubough 43-0; G. Pratt 43 0: D. Wellon 52-4; J. Hubert 49-3; R. Dawe 46-0; J. Panfil 52-1. STANDINGS...G. Begg 33; D. Welton 27; G. Pratt 26: J. Laubough 26; P. Mogg Jr. 25: R. Beyer 23; R. Miller 23: D. Gauss 21; J. Hubert 21; D. Beduhn 17; T. Harding 16; J. Panfil 16; B. Cook 14; D. Brower 12; P. Mogg Sr. 11; B. LaJoye 11; R. Dawe 7; K. Burnett 7. PAIRING FOR 7/25 FRONT NINE... B. Cook vs. J. Panfil; D. Brower vs. R. Dawe; P. Mogg Jr. vs. D. Beduhn; G. Pratt vs. J. Hubert; D. Gauss vs. R. Miller: G. Begg vs. R. Beyer; D. Welton vs. K. Burnett; J. Lauboughvs. T. Harding. B. LaJoyevs. Pete Mogg Sr.. Hastings Softball Standings Hastings Men's Softball Standings Gold Softball Club............................................... 8-3 Hast. Merchants..........................................7-5 Bourdo’s...................................................... 7-5 Diamond Club............................................ 6-5 Atletes For Christ....... ......... . .................... 5-7” McDonald's............................... -............... 4-7 MV Merchants............................................. 3-8 Silver Hastings Sanitary...................................... 11-1 Viatec...........................................................10-2 Hast. Mutual................................................ 9-4 Larry Poll Realty......................................... 8-5 Middleville Tool & Die............................... 7-5 Proline........................................................6-6 Fiberglass......................................................6-6 Bliss............................................................. 1-10 Flexfab........................................................ 1-10 B&B............................................................. I-H Results Proline 15. Bliss 6; Sanitary 18. B&B 8; Hast. Merch. 15, Bourdo 14; Viatec 10. Mutual 4; Diamond Club 8. Athletes 7; Athletes 4 Softball Club 3; Middleville 14, Flexfab 6; Fiberglass 9, Larry Poll 8; MV 23. McDonalds 14; Middleville 7, Sanitary 11; Proline 10. Larry Poll 3; Larry Poll 21, Flexfab 2; Mutual 6. B&B 3; Viatec 14. Mutual 2. Homerun Contest Gold Robinson, Hast. Merch. 4; Maurer, Athletes 3. Silver Grosser. Midd. 7; Leach, Sanitary 3. Next week’s schedule July 27 6: 30 Viatcc vs. Proline 7: 30 B&B vs. Proline 8: 30 B&B vs. Flexfab July 28 6: 15 Bourdo vs. Softball Club 7: 15 Larry Poll vs. Fiberglass 8: 15 Sanitary vs. Fiberglass 9: 15 Mutual vs. Sanitary July 29 6: 15 MV vs. Diamond Club 7: 15 MV vs. Athletes 8: 15 McDonald’s vs. Hast. Merchants 9: 15 Bliss vs. Middleville Hastings Women’s Softball Standings James Electric............................................... 8-1 The Law........................................................ 8-2 Blue Hummer............................................... 7-4 Unity Satellite............................................... 4-5 Big Wheel..................................................... 4-6 City Bank...................................................... 2-8 P-Ring............................................................ 2-9 Results July 18 Blue Hammer 12. City Bank 11; The Law 26. P-Ring 6; Unity Satellite and James Elec­ tric Rained Out. July 19 James Electric 13. Blue Hammer 2; Unity Satellite 23. City Bank 19; Big Wheel 14. P-. Ring 12. * -WHITE DIVISION MATCH RESULTS 7/18... K. Beyer 39-4; C. Cruftenden 45-4; J. Toburen 46-0: N. Gardner 48-0: C. Cruttenden 45-4: J. Toburen 46-0. STANDINGS... N. Gardner 26; C. Cruttenden 23; T. Krul 23: F. Markle 20; K. Beyer 20: G. Brown 16; R. Teegarden 15; J. Veldman 14; R. Newton 14; W. Allen 12; M. Dimond 11; J. Toburen 10; S. Carter 10; B. Allen 8; L. Englehort; D. Dimmers 6. PAIRING FOR 7/25 BACK NINE... D. Dimmers vs. N. Gardner: T. Krul vs. C. Cruttenden; R. Newton vs. M. Dimond: G. Brown vs. J. Veldman; L. Englehort vs. J. Toburen; B. Allen vs. W. Allen: F. Markle vs. R. Teegarden. IT'S TIME FOR A — ELECT — Mary Jo Bump REPUBLICAN FOR woodland Township Clerk ★ Have lived in Woodland Township for 8 years ★ My husband, Rick Bump, was born and raised in Woodland ★ I currently am a mother of two children who attend school In Woodland. ★ Was Village of Woodland Trustee for 7 months. ★ Was Village Clerk for 17 months. ★ I have the experience and the time to devote to this job. I would appreciate your vote on the August 2nd Primary Election. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Mary Jo Bump, 197 South Main. Woodland. Ml 48897 Gameof-the- Week Charley Purdum of the Hastings Merchants raps a single during th** team’s 15-14 win over Bourdo’s last week. The win tied the Merchants (7-5) for second with Bourdo’s (7-5) and moved the team to within 11Z? games of the frontrunning Hastings Softball Club (8-3) in the Hastings Gold Division. In the Silver Division, Hastings Sanitary (11-1) leads Viatec (10-2) by one game and Hastings Mutual (9-4) by two. July 23— Mens softball tournament— A mens softball tournament will be held July 23 at the Hastings Roll-a-Rama. There are spots for 16 teams with the cost being S95. There is a thrcc-game guarantee. Call 945-2872 or 948-2814 to enter. open to anyone. July 25-28— Middleville soccer camp —Will be held for ages 6-10 and 11 years and older. Fundamentals will be stressed. Camp is from 5-6:30 p.m. Call 795-7727 to register. Aug. 27— Basketball tournament— A threc-on-three basketball tournament will be held on Court St. in conjunction with SummerFcsl. The entry fee is $10 and forms can be picked up at WBCH and lhe Village Squire. July 26— Chamber golf outing— The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its second annual best-ball, worst-ball scramble at Riverbend Golf Course. Tee times are available by calling the chamber at 945-2454. The cost is 525 and the scramble is Aug. 20— Bowhunters clinic— Will be held at Al and Pete’s in Hastings from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Manufacturing representatives and seminars highlight the day. individuals interested in placing a free item in Upcoming Sports should contact Steve Red­ der at 945-9554. Less talk, more action needed from MHSAA Nobody asked me, but... Summer basketball — The Michigan High School Athletic Association should consider more action and less talk. Instead of worrying about putting restrictions on travel, uhiforms, and team camps, the MHSAA should con­ sider instituting guidelines limiting the number of days a basketball team can play in the summer. Under present regulations, a team can technically play from the time school lets out in June until the first day of fall sports practice on Aug. 15. Instead of letting coaches do whatever strikes their fancy. MHSAA should give the players a break by forcing coaches to limit practices and games to, say. 10-15 days a summer. Hastings coach Denny O’Mara says his prospective 1988-89 squad played 12 games at one week-long summer camp, participated in a one-day round robin tournament in Jackson and a two-day tourney in Charlotte. All told, O’Mara had the team for a paltry 11 days, a mere blink of the eye by today’s standards. "I don't think it's a benefit to go for two months.” O’Mara correctly deduces. “‘If you can't get things organized in three to four weeks, I mean, what more needs to get done?" O’Mara said the MHSAA has definite guidelines on using school transportation or team name at camps and tournaments, but the number of days a team can play is basically up to the individual schools. ““The rules arc there, but they aren't really enforced." he says. ““The schools who follow them will continue to follow them. The schools that haven't, won’t." O’Mara says his No. I summer goal is to see his players under game conditions and then offer tips on what facits they should improve on during their own lime. And that doesn’t lake an entire summer. Cheers to Delton school system —In an age when it's fashionable to take pot­ shots at school systems, the Delton ad­ ministration deserves a kudo for saving sports for its student population. Faced with the failure of one millage. Delton revamped its millage request in­ cluding the decision to fund athletics. Delton revised its Aug. 29 millage re­ quest to a $6.8 million operating budget with voters being asked to approve two additional mills. In revising the request. Delton found an non-painful way to save athletics by dipping into its savings account, freezing some employee wages, revamping in­ surance costs and cutting $400,000 worth of budget expenditures such as supplies and in-service programs and workshops. The bottom line is that by revising the budget, Delton was able to keep athletics from sinking into the dreaded pay-toparticipate black hole. Delton athletes will pay a only nominal $ 10 fee, a far cry from the $125 shot athletes from a cer­ tain other school will wind up forking over. It’s hindsight now. but maybe that ““other” school would have been better off presenting a revised millage package to voters on the second try rather the same request which had been defeated three months earlier. Poor priorities —As long as I’ve been in the business, the decisions of newspaper hicrachies are sometimes still incomprehensible to me. It was only a tiny item buried in the paper's this-“nthcrc in sports column, but the dinky two-paragraph blurb managed to irk me. It seems the Mr. Basketball award winner of a neighboring state was recently nailed for drunk driving. Granted, the kid should legally get what's coming to him. but does the en­ tire nation have to be made aware of this particular teenager's mistake com­ pliments of lhe wire services? Of course he was wrong, and no doubt he’ll be punished. But just because a teenager is a basketball player of some regard, docs he have to suffer more than the average teenager caught committing the same offense? He isn’t a professional; he isn’t even in college accepting scholarship money. Why arc his actions any more newswor­ thy than those of any other young person? Because every move any athlete makes apparently from lhe high school level on up — is fair game lo the media. Wonderful ethics. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 21, 1988 — Page 9 1988 Barry County Fair 4-H winners Barrell painting winners are (from left) Jennifer Wieringa, Keri Jeurink and Erin Haase, two who worked as a team, and Eugene Miller. Rabbit showmanship honors went to (front row, from left) Keri Jeurink, overall jr. showmanship; Erin Haase, reserve overall jr. showmanship; Karey San­ ders, novice showmanship; (back row, from left) DeAnna Jones, overall sr. showmanship; Matt Lancaster, reserve sr. showmanship; and Christy VanOoy, grand champion intermediate show­ manship. Jeff Geukes won grand champion pen of market lambs, while Kelly Wier­ inga took reserve grand champion in the same category. Rabbit winners include (front row) Melissa Lancaster, reserve champion; Matthew Coleman, reserve champion in Satin; Eric Wieringa, grand champion Rex; Erin Haase, best of breed for any other medium; Amy Wieringa, reserve champion, any other meduim; (second row) Jeremy Greenman, best of breed for Satins; Tracy Wieringa, reserve champion for any other lights; Sparky Weedall, reserve champion, any other heavy; Karen Rausch, reserve champion Mini-lop; Debbie Wnite, grand champion mixed breed; Kenn Cross, grand champion Mini-lop; (third row) Carl Fedewa, grand champion New Zealand; DeAnna Jones, reserve champion New Zealand; Eugene Miller grand champion Angora; Matt Henion, grand and reserve champion Californian and grand champion Florida white; Julie Worth, grand champion, any other heavy and best of breed. Cavy showmanship winners are Arnie Forsyth (left) who won intermediate and overall showmanship, and Daniel Potter who took junior showmanship. Showmanship winners for sheep indude (from left) Jennifer Wieringa, junior; Kelly Wieringa, senior; Cindy Potter, novice; and Arnie Forsyth, intermediate. The grand champion roaster rabbit is owned by Keri Jeurink and the reserve champion honors went to Cynthia Potter. SUBSCRIBE...to the Banner for all your LOCAL NEWS! Thunderstorms lead to road accidents The best of show cavy is owned by Arnie Forsyth, and reserve best of show by Keri Jeurink. Rabbits owned by Kenn Cross took grand champion meat pen, while Julie Worth’s took reserve champion. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk The long-awaited rain that fell Monday afternoon led to several serious highway accidents on Bany County roads. Officials from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police said thundershowers that fell Monday limited visibility and released built-up residue on county roads, creating slick road conditions that contributed to several accidents. At 2 pan. a 90-year-old female passenger was seriously hurt when the car she was riding in struck a deer. Ada H. Leeper, of 759 Beechwood, Delton, was taken to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo where she was treated and released Monday. The accident occurred on Orchard Road east of Pleasant Lake Road in Barry Township when a deer ran out into the road. The 1978 Plymouth struck the deer, spun halfway around, crossed the pavement and collided with a tree stump on the south side of lhe road. . _ Continued on page 12 Look Who's 21! v. K.J.G. Love ... Mom, Dad and Tammy REPUBLICAN Hope Township The top winners in the Little People program include (front row, from left) Noah Wenger, Ryan Haase, Angela Coleman, Gwen Jeurink, Lindsey VanAman, Jason O'Heran, Heather Helmer (middle row) Christina Colemen, Elizabeth Frizzell, J’Amy Cross, A.J. O'Heran, Elizabeth Potter, Stephanie France, Karla Hughes, Tye Casey (back row) Randy Cusack, Abby Dingerson, Matthew France and Keith Hughes. TRUSTEE vote Aug. 2nd John Scarbrough ★★★★★★★★★★★■a-********* Consolidated Report of Condition of Hastings City Bank of Hastings in the State of Michigan and its Domestic Subsidiaries, at the close of business on June 30, 1988. Published in accordance with a call mode by the commissioner of the Financial Institutions Bureau pursuant to the provisions of Section 223 of the banking code of 1969, as amended. State Charter No. 11 - ASSETS Cash and balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin Interest-bearing balances Securities Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell .. Loans and leases, net of unearned income LESS: Allowance for loon and lease losses Loans and leases net unearned income, allowance, and reserve Premises and fixed assets Other real estate owned Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies .... Intangible assets Other assets Total assets Deposits: In domestic offices . . . . Noninterest-bearing . Interest-bearing Other liabilities Total liabilities 5,524,000 11,000,000 33,144,000 8,200,000 39,542,000 303.000 39,239,000 1,488,000 48,000 171,000 220,000 1,181,000 100,215,000 — LIABILITIES 91,237,000 10.660.000 80.577,000 816,000 92,053.000 — EQUITY CAPITAL — Common Stock Surplus Undivided profits and capital reserves Total equity capital Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock ond equity capital MEMORANDA — Deposits of . 1,354.000 1.878,000 4.930,000 8,162.000 100.215,000 tote Money — MICHIGAN - 7.000 I, James R. Veldman, Vice President and Cashier of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this report of condition has been prepared in con­ formance with the applicable instructions, and is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. James R. Veldman We. the undersigned directors, attest the correct­ ness of this report of condition and declare that it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in con­ formance with the applicable instructions and is true and correct. Directors ... James E. Coleman Charles F. Johnston Marvin F. Smith �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 21, 1988 NOTICE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION AND LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION TO: QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS, BARRY AND ALLEGAN COUNTIES, MICHIGAN: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Special Election will be held in the School District on MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1988 SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION The purpose of the Special School Election is to submit to the vote of the registered electors of the School District the following proposition: PROPOSITION “A” SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE Article 9of the State Constitution authorizes the voters to increase the total amount of taxes which may be assessed against all taxable property located In the Delton Kellogg Schools, Barry and Allegan Counties, School District. Shall the tax limitation be increased by, and the Board of Education be authorized to levy, 2.0 mills ($2.00 per $1,000.00 of state equalized valuation) for the years 1988-1990, inclusive, for school operating purposes? LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION The law prohibits the Inspectors of Election from receiv­ ing the vote of a person residing in a registration school district whose name is not registered as an elector in the City or Township in which such person resides. The last day on which a person may register to be eligi­ ble to vote in the Special School Election is MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1988 Registrations must be received not later than 5:00 p.m. on such date. If you are not now a registered voter, you may register with your City orTownship Clerk. You may also register at any branch office of the Secretary of State, but such registra­ tion shall not be effective until the appropriate Clerk deter­ mines that the registrant is qualified. POLLING PLACE. The designated place for holding the Special School Elections is as follows: Upper Elementary School Gymnasium 327 North Grove Street Delton, Michigan POLLING HOURS. The polls shall be opened at 7:00 a.m. and shall be continuously opened until 8:00 p.m. and no longer. Every qualified elector present and in line at the polls at the hour prescribed for closing shall be allowed to vote. THIS NOTICE is given by order of the Board of Education. Dated: July 11, 1988 Dorothy E. Kettle, Secretary Board of Education Driver training is first school program to feel pinch by David T. Young Cutbacks, layoffs and “pay-fo-participatc" plans are in the works for the Hastings Area Schools after two millage defeats, but one part of the local educational program has earned the dubious honor uf being the first to actually feel the economic pinch. Driver training, the annual summer exer­ cise for 15- and 16-year-olds taking major steps toward earning licenses, has been a scaled-down program this year because of the school district's lack of funding. Ernie Strong, director of the local program, said driver training funding was whittled by about SI0.000 this summer and many students have received less training in the classroom, on the driving range and out on the open roads than in years past. Students enrolled in the program tradi­ tionally have taken 30 hours of classroom in­ struction. nine half-hour sessions at the driv­ ing range and four driving hours on city streets, rural roads and expressways. This year’s students are asked to take com­ petency tests after 20 classroom hours. Those who correctly answer 80 percent or more of the questions for the three exams combined then do not have to have any more classroom instruction. Strong said that represents a savings, because it typically cuts the numbers of classes needed fro five to one after those first 20 hours. So it saves the district from having to pay four teachers for an extra 10 hours. This summer's students also have less re­ quired time on the driving range, instead of the nine half-hour sessions, for a total of 416 hours, they have six half-hour sessions for a total of three. But the biggest savings, Strong said, has come in the reduction of actual hours, from four to two per student, spent on the road. And Strong said this is the area in which in­ structors arc the most concerned. “After only two hours on the road, a teacher has to judge whether it’s safe enough for a student to get more practice driving with Corrections: A story in the July 14 edition of the Banner about a car fire in Woodland caused by a smoke bomb incorrectly stated that the Freeport Fire Department was called to wash down the vehicle after the blaze. The Woodland Fire Department handled the incident. their parents present." he said. "The students think it's great they don't have lo spend as much lime in the classroom or on the road, but we aren't giving them that extra ex­ perience to make them quality drivers as in the past." He added that one safeguard is that the pro­ gram offers an additional hour of instruction on lhe road for those whose first two hours weren't satisfactory. The big savings comes not only from less instructional time and teachers' compensa­ tion. but also from use of less gasoline. The Stale of Michigan mandates that driver education programs offered in the public schools provide a minimum of 30 hours in the classroom and six hours on the road (including the range), but school districts pleading hardship because of finances are given breaks. The cuts in driver education in Hastings were even more extensive in 1982 during another budget crunch. Strong said. Back then, instructors allowed students who passed the examinations to skip classroom in­ struction entirely. Those who failed the first set of tests were given second and third chances after 10 and 20 hours in the classrooms. Also in 1982. the driving range wasn't even used, in a money-saving effort. "That range really helps.” Strong said. “It can make a difference.” This year’s driver education program began June 9. four days before a Hastings Board of Education request for a 4.18-mill increase went down to defeat. The same request had lost in March and Strong said school officials already had planned to have driver education cutbacks because they could not expect the June 13 millage request to be approved. The second session of this summer's pro­ gram is winding down, and Strong said he ex­ pects that most students will have completed the training by July 29. A total of about 160 students participated in the first session while 90 were enrolled in the second. Strong added that the schools also saved some money because of the extremely reasonable car leasing rates from local automobile dealers. He said Renner Ford & Mercury. Andrus Chevrolet & Buick and Hastings Chrysler-Dodge allowed the schools to use the vehicles for S4 or S5 per day. Instructors for this summer, besides Strong, have been Jack Longstreet. Tom Maurer. Jeff Simpson, David Wilcox. John Zawierucha. Jerry Eckman and Paul Fullmer. The name of Matt Schaffer inadvertently was omitted from the Hastings Middle School Honor Roll published recently. Schaffer, an eighth grader, achieved “Honors” for his high grade point average. Jeff Simpson, driver education Instructor ’or the Hastings Area Schools, talks to a driver on the practice range, which Is being used somewhat less than usual this summer because of financial difficulties. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HL JUST BRACE MYSELF WITH THE STEERING WHEEL" Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings Plan­ ning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 1,1988 at 7:30 p.m. In the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan to consider the applica­ tion of Dave and Lord Casarez to put a Bed & Breakfast in their home at 425 S. Jefferson St., Hastings, legally described as the S 2/3 of lots 898-899, except the E 10 ft., of the Original City. Written comments will be received at the of­ fice of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Has­ tings, Michigan 49058. This notice is given pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.160 (8) A 1 of the Hastings Zon­ ing Ordinance. Sharon Vickery ____________________City Clerk___________ Hastings Savings & Loan is serving you better than ever before! ALLEGAN COUNTY TREASURER’S CERTIFICATE I Frederick G. Edgerton, Treasurer of Allegan County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of July 15,1988, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Con­ stitution of Michigan, and as apportioned by county referen­ dum in 1965, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Delton Kellogg School District in Allegan County, Michigan, is as follows: Unit Voted Mills Years Effective By Allegan County: Roads 1.00 1987-1991 By GunPlain Twp. 0.70 1986-1990 By School District 1986-1990 23.10 .50 1988-1992 By Allegan Intermediate 1.25 Unlimited 1.78 Unlimited By Barry Intermediate 1.25 Unlimited 0.50 Unlimited The foregoing extra voted taxes do not include any bond issues voted under the nonapplication of limitation provi­ sions of the Constitution of Michigan, such bond issues not being required to be recorded in the office of the county treasurer. This certification is made in connection with an election to be held in the Delton Kellogg School Disctrict, Allegan County, Michigan on August 29, 1988. Dated at Allegan, Michigan Frederick G. Edgerton July 15, 1988 Allegan County Treasurer COUNTY TREASURER’S STATEMENT In accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Pro­ perty Tax Limitation Act, the undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increases in the total tax rate limitation, in any local units affecting th? taxable property in the School District named hereafter nd the years such increases are effective are as follow; LOCAL UNIT Barry County Barry Intermediate Baltimore Township Barry Township Hope Township Johnstown Township Orangeville Township Prairieville Township Yankee Springs Twp. VOTED INCREASE .25 mills 1.25 mills none none 2 mills 1 mill none 2.5 mills .5 mill YEARS EFFECTIVE 1988-1991 Indefinitely 1988 1988-1990 1988-1991 This Statement does not include tax rate limitation in­ creases not required to be filed with the County Treasurer pursuant to Section 3 of the Property Tax Limitation Act. This Statement is made in connection with an election to be held by the local unit named hereafter: Local Unit Election Delton Kellogg Schools August 29, 1988 Barry County DATED: July 18, 1988 Juanita Yarger Barry County Treasurer • CORRECTION • — NOTICE OF SALE — Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the authority vested in me by lav,, I have levied upon certain personal property assessed Hastings Tavern CorpJThe Office Bar and located at 1624 S Hanover St., Hastings. Michigan, County of Barry, and described as follows: 1 ■ Chest Freezer 16 2 Cubic, color white (modern) 1 • Commercial • Stainless Steel, GAS GRILL 1 • Commercial - Stainless Steel. French Fryer. Pitco Frialator Notice is further given that I will, pursuant to tne statute in such cases made and provided, preceed to sell the said property or so much thereof as may be necessary to an amount sufficient to pay the personal property taxes now due and owing upon said pro­ perty in the sum of S1,127.40 togetner with cost and expenses of sale and that if it becomes necessary to sell personal property which brings more than the amount of taxes and charges, the balance from such sale shall be returned to the person, firm or corporation from whose possession the property has been taken or to the person legally entitle thereto. Now. therefore, notice is hereby qiven that the said property will be sold in accordance with the foregoing on Friday. July 29.1988 at the hour of 4:00 p.m. said day at Fish Hatchery storage building (use Green Street entrance). Michigan, to the highest bidder for cash to the extent necessary to satisfy the personal property taxes hereinbefore referred to. At HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN, people like you are our business. Visit our new office at the corner of Michigan and State streets, where you'll find a variety of services that can help to make your dreams become realities. Date: 7-8-1988 Witness: Helen M. Hewitt For the first time ever. Hastings Savings and Loan offers the convenience of safe deposit boxes. Choose from four sizes to safeguard personal papers and valuables. Jane A. Barlow Hastings City Treasurer Hastings Michgian PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Education of DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS. 327 North Grove Street. Delton. Michigan, will hold regular meetings on the specified dates, and at the following times and places dur­ ing the fiscal year commencing July 1.1988. and ending June 30. 1989: TIME: 7:00 P.M. LOCATION: Room #62-64 Delton Kellogg Middle School, 327 North Grove St.. Delton. Ml. 9, 1989 July 11. 1988 ’ ~ January " DATE: February 13. 1989 August 8. 1988 March 13. 1989 September 12, 1988 •April 17. 1989 October 10. 1988 May 8. 1989 November 14, 1988 June 12. December 12, 1988 ------—1989 -----2nd Monday each month. •3rd Monday of the month. Proposed minutes of each ol the meetings listed above will be available lor public inspection, during regular business hours, at the Office of the Superintendent. 327 North Grove Street, Delton. Michigan, not more than eight (8) business days after the date of each such scheduled meeting, and approved minutes ol each meeting will be available for public inspection during regular business hours, at the same location, not more than five (5) business days after the meeting at which the minutes are approv­ ed. Copies of the minutes shall also be available at the reasonable estimated cost for nrinting or copying Upon oral or written request for a subscription and pay ment of a fee established by the Board, minutes shall be mailed to any person or business by first class mail. The subscription may be valid lor up to six (6) r.onths. This notice is given by Order of the Board of Education pursuant to Act No. 267 ol the Public Acts ol Michigan. 1976. as amended. Dorothy E. Kettle. Secretary Board of Education (616) 623 5151 □ MONEY KEY VISA CARD Get the card that offers you all the services you expect from a charge card. Pick up an application today. □ EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT □ DRIVE UP WINDOW 1988-89 SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS BOARD OF EDUCATION DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS DATED: July 5, 1988 SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES In a hurry. Try our fast and friendly services at our easy access drive thru window. A new service for the changing times. 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OPEN SATURDAYS 9 a.m. ’til Noon Hastings Savings & Loan 945-9561 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 21. 1988 — Page 11 Middleville man jailed for hassling police A 19-ycar-old Middleville man who refused to cooperate with police was sentenced last week to 364 days in jail. The sentence handed down for Carl W. Forsythe was one day short of the maximum sentence. Forsythe, of 5700 W. State Rd., also was ordered to pay $500 in court costs, was placed on a two-year term of probation, and was ordered to reside in a halfway house when a vacancy becomes available. Forsythe was arrested by police May 1 near State Street and Broadway in Hastings. At his arraignment in May, Forsythe told the court he was hanging out with a few friends when two officers approached and arrested one person on an outstanding warrant Forsythe said he called police a name and then refused to put his arms behind his back when police attempted to arrest him. After Forsythe told lhe court he had been in trouble once before for resisting and obstructing a law officer, Judge Richard M. Shuster cancelled his bond and remanded Forsythe to the custody of the Barry County Sheriffs department. The 59 days Forsythe spent in jail awaiting sentencing will be credited to his one-ycar sentence. Forsythe originally was charged with resisting and obstructing police, a two-year misdemeanor offense. But he pleaded guilty io lhe lesser offense of attempted resisting and obstructing, which carried a maximum sentence of one year in jail. Firm backs out on area drought insurance coverage by Kathleen Scott and The Associated Press Michigan insurance officials say charges probably will be filed against a company that offered coverage to more than 800 farmers, including a few dozen from Barry County, for drought-induced crop losses last month, but then reneged on its promises. Last week, a group cf Indiana farmers sued Federal Insurance Co„ a subsidiary of Chubb Group Insurance Co. of Warren, NJ., and Iowa regulators filed charges against it for allegedly backing out of policies. Thousands of farmers from across droughtstricken states rushed out last month to apply for coverage being offered by Federal. The policy promised a payoff if rainfall fell below a set level. Chubb representatives met last Wednesday with Michigan insurance officials in Lansing to try to work out a solution, said Eric Nord- TRIAL...continiied "We were spoiled, I have to admit," she said. "He spoiled me terribly." Goddard is expected to take the stand in her own defense Since the beginning of testimony July 13, witnesses have testified Goddard and Eckstein conspired to pay Woodmansee, a fellow employee at Kellogg's, $3,000 to murder Goddard the moming of Jan. 25 in his Dowling home. In 1986 Woodmansee was convicted of first-degree murder for his role in the Goddard slaying. On the first day of testimony July 13, officials investigating the homicide discussed the crime scene and the preliminary details of the investigation. The Battle Creek scuba diver, who discovered what was believed to be the murder weapon, was also called to lhe stand to identify the 12-gauge sawed-off shot gun. On Friday, Lt. Leonard Speckin, of the Michigan State Police crime lab in Lansing, testified that the Goddard killing was a deliberate assassination attempt disguised to look like a bungled robbery. Speckin, who was the principal investigator at the crime scene, told the twin juries hearing lhe case that there was no sign of forced entry at the Goddard home. Although Goddard's wedding ring and gold chain were removed from his body, a houseful of valuable items, ranging from televisions and videocassette recorders to cash and guns, were not touched by the murderer. Speckin also told the court burglars do not carry shotguns when committing robberies. On Monday, fellow employees at Kellogg's testified they saw Sharon Goddard and Eckstein meet regularly at the machine shop, where Eckstein was a shift forman and Goddard was a fork lift operator in another section of the plant. A co-worker, as well as Eckstein's former landlord, Robert Graves, testified the pair met regularly while they were working at struck a utility pole. Prior to sentencing July 6, Berry's attorney, James Burr, asked the court to consider work release for his client "I’ve known this man since he was 8 or 9 years old," Burr said, explaining Berry's has had problems with drug and alcohol addiction for the past 11 to 12 years. "When he's had a job, he's tried to become a useful citizen,” Burr said. "If the purpose of sentencing is revenge, then he shouldn't have lhe opportunity. But if the purpose is to rehabilitate, then he should have that chance." But an agitated Judge Hudson E. Deming flatly refused to consider work release. "If I were following the recommendation of your lawyer, (people would think) drink all you want, that soft-headed judge won't do anything," Deming said. "This business of drinking and driving is a serious matter. Nordman said Chubb officials told him one of its agents at Good Weather Interna­ tional in Jericho, N.Y., had violated his authority and, with the help of unlicensed agents, sold at least 9,000 policies, many more than the company could cover. "It's one of the most bizarre scenarios I've ever seen,” Nordman said. "It seems that one agent who developed a computer program for weather predictions went amok and had lots of unlicensed people selling insurance on his behalf. It's like science fiction." Because of the flood of requests from about 10 Farm Belt states, Chubb has prom­ ised to return premiums and said it is work­ ing with state insurance departments on the matter. Michigan farmers began receiving their premiums back last Wednesday with 10 per­ cent interest, said Rene Gilbert, an admini­ strative assistant with Farm Credit Services of Mid-Michigan, a farm-lending agency that marketed the insurance. Bill Henquinet, also with FarmCredit Services of Mid-Michigan, said yesterday that about 25 to 50 Barry County farmers took out the insurance, but said he was not at liberty to release names. Henquinet said that when the offer first came out, interested farmers were told to fill out and sign an application and send it, along with a check for their premium to Chubb. The farmers were told by Chubb that lhe coverage was not good until a policy was issued, said Henquinet, vice-president of Administration with Farm Credit Services of Mid-Michigan. Henquinet said Chubb officials offered Friday to pay twice the premium as compen­ sation for time and inconvenience to all Michigan farmers who applied for the insur­ ance by June 15. Nordman said company officials estimated Kellogg’s. He also said that during 1985 Goddard often visited Eckstein's Battle Creek apartment, which was located in the basement of Grave’s home. On Monday, Robert Hyslop testified COURTS... continued Automatic innocent pleas were entered on behalf of Richard L. Ritchie, of 6700 Rose Road. A pre-trial hearing was set for Aug. 19, and bond was continued. Ritchie was previously convicted in 56th District Court of retail fraud in 1981 and 1982. The first-degree offense is punishable by up to two years and/or $1,000. James H. Batdorff, of no known address, filed a written wavier of arraignment July 13 in circuit court to charges of arson of real property, and breaking and entering without breaking. A pre-trial hearing was set for Aug. 17 in circuit court. Batdorff was arrested in June on charges he set fire April 30 to a barn located in the 9000 block of Brown Road in Woodland Township. The arson charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, while the breaking and entering charge is punishable by up to five years or $2,500 in fines. Sentencing was set for Aug. 17 for a Hastings driver who pleaded guilty July 11 to several offenses with a motor vehicle. Originally charged, with drunken driving, third offense, Charles F. Hoffman, 22, pleaded guilty to the lesser charges of driving with an improper registration plate, driving with a revoked license, and careless driving. Each of the three are misdemeanors, and lhe matter will be remanded back to 56th District Court for sentencing. Hoffman was arrested in November by Hastings police on Woodlawn at Broadway. A 25-year-old driver with two previous drunken driving convictions was sentenced to six months in jail with credit for one day served. Jeffrey S. Berry, of 137 N. Mail. Woodland, also was ordered to pay a r^e of $1,000 and court costs of $360. Berry - who pleaded guilty tc drunken driving, second offense, in exchange for the dismissal of a third offense charge - was arrested in April on Payne Lake Road in Yankee Springs after he ran off the road and Zugel called at 4 a.m. on the night of Goddard's murder asking to borrow Hyslop’s shot gun. Hyslop told the court he agreed to lend it to Zugel for $100, but it was Woodmansee who showed up an hour later to pick up the sawed-off weapon. Hyslop, who was sentenced to jail earlier this year for perjury, told the court he and Zugel agreed to lie at Woodmansee’s 1986 trial by saying Zugel called that evening to borrow rent money from Hyslop. Woodmansee is presently serving a life prison sentence for first-degree murder. Zugel is awaiting sentencing on charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder and committing perjury at Woodmansee's trial. He is scheduled to testify for the prosecution later this week. man, director of property and liability for the Michigan Insurance Bureau. There was an accident in this case. The car ran off the road and struck a utility pole. "You should be punished," he said. Berry also was ordered to attend substance abuse counseling. A co-defendent in lhe Feb. 29 break-in at CJ's Take Out in Baltimore Township was sentenced to 11 months in jail. Scott H. Kinney, 18, also was ordered to pay $3,146 in restitution, as well as $200 in court costs. Originally charged with breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny, Kinney, of 79 Sundago Park, pleaded guilty to the lesser offense of attempted breaking and entering as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. Both Kinney and his attorney, Charles Stiles, declined to make a statement before sentencing July 6. But Judge Deming offered some advice to Kinney. "I believe there's hope for you," he said. "You're just going to have to knock off breaking into other people's property. "The best solution to the criminal justice system is go out and get a job." he said. "If you work all day, you'll sleep all night, and you won't be going out doing B and E's" Kinney was placed on a five-year term of probation and ordered to attend a training program in Battle Creek after serving his jail term. A Nashville man described as "maturing" by a circuit court judge was sentenced to 5 1/2 months in jail for resisting and obstructing a police officer. Dana R. Symonds, 22, was scheduled to go to trial in June for resisting a Barry County Sheriffs Deputy and breaking the officer's flashlight in March. But Symonds, of no known address, accepted a plea agreement with lhe Barry County Prosecutor's office in which the prosecutor recommended Symonds receive no more than six months in jail. The resisting and obstrucing charge is a misdemeanor with a penalty of up to two years in jail or $1,000. The second charge, malicious destruction of personal property under $100, is a 90-day and/or $100 misdemeanor. Symonds declined to make a statement at his sentencing July 6. But Judge Deming said, after reading the pre-sentencing report, that lhe probation department and the attorneys had agreed Symonds was making progress. Symonds was given credit for 118 days served and ordered to pay S400 in costs. He also was ordered not lo use alcohol or drugs. A trial dale of Sept. 12 was set in the case of Hastings woman charged with forging a check. Barbara K. Reil, 20, will face the charge of uttering and publishing after she allegedly tried to write a S180 check from another person's account lo herself under a ficticious name. Bond was continued in the matter. Woman arrested for drunk driving A 56-year-old woman who consumed over three times the legal amount of alcohol before driving was arrested last week after she drove her car into a ditch in Carlton Township. Gladys D. Riley, of 135 Manor St. Middleville, was charged with drunken driving and unlawful blood-alcohol level after she registered .34 percent on a chemical breath test taken 2 1/2 hours after the July 14 accident Shortly after 9 p.m., witnesses called Barry County Sheriff's deputies to report seeing an older woman slumped over the steering wheel of a car on Durkee Road south of M-43. Two witnesses said they unsuccessfully tried 'o rouse the woman and decided to call the authorities. The sheriffs department dispatched Deputy Lynn Cruttenden and notified Lake Odessa Ambulance. furnished by...Mark But before they arrived, lhe woman regained consciousness and drove off, the witnesses told Cruttenden. At 9:30 p.m., another witness called the sheriffs department to report he found a blue Buick four-door car in a ditch at Charlton Park and Barnum roads. Cruttenden said when he arrived he found the car in the ditch with the left rear lire in the air. The engine was still running and the car was in gear. Riley was slumped over the front seat, still strapped in by her seat belt, he said. After checking her pulse, Cruttenden roused the uninjured woman and helped her out of the car. She admitted she had had loo much to drink, Cruttenden said. He administered a preliminary breathalyzer test and look her to the Barry County Jail. She was released seven hours later on $100 bond. D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. Build your own check-a-month Most people who invest in bonds arc look­ ing for safe, reliable income. If you are extra cautious, you may even choose U.S. govern­ ment bonds. The problem is, bonds are designed to pay interest semiannually. If you receive an interest payment in June, there won't be another payment until December. For some this is no problem. For those who depend on monthly income, though, two lump payments a year may complicate the budget. The appeal of higher income offered by most U.S. government securities makes them attractive enough to overlook this inconve­ nience. They become even more attractive when this inconvenience can be eliminated to allow for monthly checks to meet monthly bills. The technique is relatively simple if your investment is enough to spread ever six different issues, each paying interest in a dif­ ferent month. If the interest rate on 10-year U.S. treasury bonds is about 8.75 percent, a $60,000 invest­ ment brings an annual income of about S5.250. or two semiannual checks of S2.625 each. However, instead of only one bond, consider investing in six $10,000 bonds, each with a different interest payment date. By selecting several bonds from U.S. treasury and government agencies, you keep the government protection you want and your portfolio pays convenient monthly interest as illustrated in Chart A. Since the bonds are discount^ ', the initial investment is slightly more than S59.OOO for a portfolio of $60,000 face value. As the chart shows, the annual income of S5.2I5. paid in convenient monthly checks, is just a few dollars a year less than a single $60,000 in­ vestment. The extra $1,000 profit earned as the bonds mature more than compensates for this slight difference. Corporate bonds can be selected the same way since they also pay interest semiannually. Most expenses come monthly. If you want your investments to bring monthly income, take the time and effort to select securities that will answer your needs. Build you own checka-month. Stocks The following stock quotations, gold and silver prices, at the close of bus­ iness Tuesday were provided by Edward D. Jones & Co., Mark D. Christensen, in­ vestment representative, 118 E. Court St., Hastings. The changes are repoted from the p.evious Tuesday. Company Close AT&T Ameritech Bristol Myers Chrysler CMS Energy Coca Cola Detroit Edison Dow Chemical Exxon Ford GenCorp General Motors Hastings Mfg. IBM JCPenney Jhnsn&Jhnsn Kellogg Co. McDonalds Proc. & Gamble Sears S.E. Mich. Gas Upjohn Gold Silver Indus. Ave. Volume 267i 897. 407. 227. 217. 377. 147. 887. 457. 5171 207. 79 317. 124 49 79 537. 447. 737, 367. 1971 307. $446.50 7.74 2097.26 Change + 7> -7. •7i -7. + 7. + 7i •7. -7. + 17. + 7. +2 + 7. — -17. •7. + 7. -37. -171 -1 -7. — -7. + S9.50 -.58 -4.62 144.700.000 it would cost between $15 million and S20 million to double the premiums. Henquinet, said FCS's lawyers said farmers would probably not be relinquishing any rights to file lawsuits if they accepted the double reimbursement because they did not sign any release forms. He also said that FCS is not making any recommendations to the affected farmers. "We're glad Chubb has taken some action," said Henquinet. "We don't want to make the decisions. The farmers should consider this and make their own decision." Those who insisted on the coverage would be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Il was not clear what would happen to farmers who exceeded Chubb's capacity. The company said its capacity for coverage was a total of S30 million and 10 states. Nordman said the insurance bureau's investigators were following up on the case and that charges probably would be filed against the company, Good Weather Interna­ tional and the unlicensed agents. "It's quite a tangled web," Nordman said. Chubb spokeswoman Mary Lu Korkuch Litter arrest assisted by angered resident by Jeff Kaczmarczyk An annoyed Hastings Township resident, tired of having garbage dumped on his lawn, helped authorities Saturday nab a culprit for littering. Victor C. Maurer, 48. received a citation for littering after throwing away an inner door panel of his station wagon while enroute to a company picnic at Charlton Park. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Lynn Cruttenden said the resident, of the 1800 block of Center Road, called the sheriffs department to report that he followed Maurer to Charlton Park after Maurer threw the panel on the resi­ dent's property. The resident told Crut­ tenden a 1978 green station wagon was driving past his home when the driver stopped in front of the house, opened the back of lhe wagon, ripped off the panel and threw it on the lawn. Maurer reportedly got back into the car and started to drive away, but the resident — who witnessed lhe act — yell­ ed for him to pick it up, Crut­ tenden said. Maurer, of 637 E. Walnut St., picked up the panel and began to drive away. But as the resident turned away, he saw the panel come back out of the wagon. Angered because trash has been thrown on his lawn in the past, the resident got in his car and followed the Plymouth station wagon to Charlton Park. Once there, he called the sheriffs department and asked for a deputy to meet him at the park. Cruttenden said. After Cruttenden arrived, the two began searching lhe park for lhe vehicle. They found it near lhe beach, and the resident indentified the driver to Cruttenden. When asked why he threw the panel out of the car. Maurer said he didn't know why and didn't think it was really any big deal. Crut­ tenden said. Attention Area Businesses! Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in... The HASTINGS BANNER con 948-8051 to have our advertising representative call upon you to assist in your weekly ad message. Complete Life & T Health L- 1 Coverage J 964-2069 ■ ffl ■■■■■ Battle Creek 3700 strkkund Strickland Rd. ( . Wcndal' said the situation got out of hand in the days preceding the June 15 application deadline as drought conditions received widespread media attention and agents began marketing the coverage more aggressively. She said it has not been determined how much coverage was requested by farmers, but company represent­ atives were working with state insurance commissioners to try to work out an equita­ ble solution. The company has set up a toll-free tele­ phone number (1-800-752-4822) for farmers with questions. "I guess farmers want to know some ans­ wers at this point, but are real upset about it, and are talking to their lawyers, which we've also done," said Gilbert of Farm Credit Services. Gilbert said farmers were to have been compensated if precipitation for June, July and August fell below 70 percent of average. Most were to be insured for a maximum of S200 per acre. Henquinet estimated that lhe average total of insurance coverage for Michigan farmers was anywhere from S50.000 to $100,000. Barry County NEEDS Marge Radant l he Progress of Barr} Counts is 111} PRIMARY Concern Marge Radant's business background and experience, knowledge of issues, current city involvement and creative ability uniquely qualifies her to be YOUR County Commissioner for DISTRICT #1 (city of Hastings and Sec. 6 of Hastings Township). Your choice on PRIMARY ELEC­ TION DAY AUGUST 2nd will deter­ mine who will serve you for the next two years. That’s why outgoing Com­ missioner Carolyn Coleman. Mayor Mary Lou Gray and City Council member Esther Walton have all en­ dorsed Marge Radant as the candidate who is prepared to face demanding county problems and make decisive choices! We're little more than a deccade away from the 21st Century and you deserve a TODAY person with a fresh, CREATIVE approach, a LISTENER who can ACT, and a County Commis­ sioner with an OPEN MIND and PRO­ VEN ABILITY who can IDENTIFY, UNDERSTAND and EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS the needs of ALL the people. Marge Radant is a 30 year resident of Hastings with 22 years business ex­ perience. She is currently Secretary­ Treasurer of Barry Broadcasting WBCH. Secretary of the City of Hastings Downtown Development Authority. Board Member Child Abuse Council, and Board Member Barry County Jail Ministry. With husband Ken, she’s a local business owner, and with their children and grandchildren all residing in Hastings, there's plenty of reason for Marge to be concerned with the future of Barry County and the quality of life we all desire for ourselves and for future generations. FOR OUR FUTURE, vote for MARGE RADANT in the Republican Primary Tuesday. August 2nd. Make the Pro­ gress of Barry County YOUR primary concern! PAibHtK in rut toMMirrn iniun muuorii radant, rur. W »4|.M I HASTINGS 4MB. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 21. 1988 THUNDERSTORIVL.continued The driver, Glen V. Leeper Sr., was not hurt in lhe crash, and no citation was issued, said Trooper Robert Norris. At 3:30 p.m., two were hurt in a rollover accident on M-37 south of 108th Avenue in Thomapple Township. Hadley P. Moore, 45, was driving north on M-37 when the trailer he was pulling began to sway back and forth on the wet roadway. Moore attempted to regain control of lhe trailer, but it came around to lhe right, left the pavement, turned sideways and forced lhe Dodge pickup truck to rollover once, said Trooper Vance Hoskins. Moore, of 4500 Buehler, Irving Township, was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released on Monday. A passenger, Jeffrey P. Moore, of the same address, also was treated and released Monday at Pennock. At 4:20 p.m., two women were injured on M-43 south of Ashby Road in Hope Township. Norris said Melody May Morgan, 17, was northbound on M-43 when she lost control of the car on the curve-just before Ashby Road. Morgan's car turned to lhe left, skidded sideways across the center line and struck a southbound car with her passenger door. The southbound car, driven by Mary G. YOUTH CENTER...continued Vliek, 38, was struck head on by Morgan's car, Norris said. Morgan, who received a citation for careless driving, said the accident happened so fast she could't remember what happened, Norris said. Vliek, of 5401 Sheffield, Hickory Corners, said she tried to avoid Morgan's car but was unable to. Both were taken to Pennock Hospital, where they were treated and released that day. RAIN...continued May’s rainfall in Barry Count) was 1.02 ••»chcs. or 38 percent of the normal amount in that month. In June it was 0.48 inches, for 13 percent of normal: and during (he first two weeks of July it was 0.10 inches, or 4 percent of normal. The hoard also noted the estimated percen­ tage of affected crop yield losses because of lhe drought as of July 15 ranged from 30 per­ cent for planted string beans, clover, winter wheat, spelt, rye. soybeans and winter barley to 100 percent for planted edible beans, prevented edible beans, prevented string beans, prevented sorghum and failed perma­ nent vegativc cover and tree seedlings. Damages for oats and radishes stood at 60 percent; com. com silage, alfalfa hays, car­ rots. clover seed, fruit, buckwheat and miscellaneous vegetables at 50 percent; onions at 40 percent and potatoes at 33 percent. The emergency board noted that U.S. Department of Agriculture permission for This tree on Colfax Street in Hastings was knocked down by some power­ ful sudden winds last Friday afternoon in Hastings. There wasn’t a great deal of rain reported Friday, but a number of homes on the western side of Barry County were without power until Saturday morning. emergency haying and grazing of set-aside lands has helped farmers somewhat. Other local help has been provided by the emergency feed assistance program technical assistance by the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service: emergency credit from the Farmers' Home Administration; and informational materials and technical advice from the Cooperative Extension Service. log homes Your complete log home manufacturing company hu all of America'i fineM line*, itarang at $9,675. Great earning potential, will not interfere with present employment. Investment 103% aecured by model home. Call Mr. Lamont, toll free t-8OO-32l-$fc47. £g(g .HOMES] RT. 6 - 346 LOGUE ROAD MT JULIET, TN 37122 I hank You Garage Sale Help W anted GARAGE SALE: Saturday, July 23, 1991 N. Broadway, 9-7:30.___________________ CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD HO HO HO, Here We Go! Now hiring Demonstrators, no investments, work you own hours. For more information, come see us at the Barry County Fair, Christmas Around the World Booth in the Community Building. Sec you there. BJ., Deb, Deb, & Gloria SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINtS SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Lost & Found LOST: REWARD: Male, white kitten with blue eyes, M-43, Leach Lake. 948-8030. li usiness Sentices PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 SEWING MACHINE SERVICE: aU makes and models, all work guaranteed, free estimates. Call Lyle Thomas at Advantage Business Machines 948-2073. 15 yean experience. Pick up and delivery possible.__________________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. Al! workers bonded. 945-9448 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Calculators Cash Registers Copiers • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Mates and Models PUPPIES: 7 weeks Australian Blue Heeler and Assie Shepherd, 2 females, really cute, bob tails, $35. Purebred Assie male, mcrl, 3 months, $50. Purebred Arabs gelding, brook mare, Alladin bred colt, others reasonable. Arab show saddle. Consider offen. 945-4318 INSURANCE I or Sale INSURANCECOVERAGE For your... Individual Health • Farm Group Health Business Retirement Mobile Home •Life Personal Belongings • Home Rental Property Motorcycle • Auto Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, PAVE...o> 945-3412 MILLER & Mike Humphn j FOR SALE: 1981 Chevy 1 ton with steel bed, 121,000 miles. Call 945-5233 8a.m. to 5p.m. FOR SALE: 14'xl4’ building with aluminum siding, beater, and electric, must be hauled away by buyer, $500 or best offer. CaU 945-5233 8a.m. to 5p.m._____________________ FOR SALE: couch and chair; wood door, Call 948-9241. REAL ESTATE SINCE REAL ESTATE 1940 Ken Miller, C.R.B., r *■ FOR SALE: 1975 22’ Titan motor home, 37,000 miles, very clean, must sec to believe, Only $6500. CaU 948-4218 7p.m. to IQpjn.__________________ realtor Rcaliwk Associate Briars Hastings (616) 945-5182 FOR SALE: Dining table, tele­ vision, garden and lawn sprayer, sewing machine, fruit jars and lids, freezer boxes, clothings, shovels and rakes and miscella­ neous items. All priced to sell. Phone 945-3505, #4 Culbcrt Dr., Hastings._________________ FOR SALE: Lady Kenmore electric washer and dryer, both run, 945-3755. 1436 S. HanovDf St.. HMtlngt, Mich. 40056 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Sarrica Hwn: Mondoy 8 to 8 Tueidoy Friday 8 to S CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY I PH] SERVICE PARTS ^J] LIKE TO WORK CONSTRUCTION? Wc have several openings in new unit. Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, and elec­ tricians, no experience ncccssay. Wc pay you while you learn. Call (616>-731-5520 or if long distance 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! 24 yrs. township resident 17 years bookkeeping & income Tax Service 7 years Delton School Bus Driver 4 years Farming #12’48 1 year treasurer Paid for Dy the Committee to elect LoyAnn Leinaar 5769 Saggio Rd . P O Bo« 165. Cloverdale Ml 49035 Kelley explained that if he were to report the CAA to the Michigan Attorney General’s Office for allegedly violating tax exempt guidelines by not supporting charitable causes, the CAA could be forced to pay back taxes. That. Kelley said, could have repercus­ sions on whether the COA could continue to meet in the building. "The COA is charitable to an extent, but the Community Action Agency is leasing them the building so they’re really nor doing anything charitable," Kelley said. Kelley said he will seek advice from the at­ torney general and from Sen. Jack Welborn on what his next move should be. 2 S Complete bookkeeping service and income lax preparation. 5071 N. Shore Dr. Pleasant uke, Delton 623-2660 Thanks to the Customers who helped us Friday during the wind storm. Without your help we would have lost much more. PRICES EFFECTIVE FBI., JULY 22 THRU MON., JULY 25 Fann FOR SALE: 12x65 Mobile home frame with axles, $250. Call 945-5609. Miscellaneous 1000 SUNBEDS SunalWOLFFTanning Beds, SlcnderQuesl Toning Tables, SunQucst Quality Spas. Buy direct save up to 50%. Delivery to business or home. Call for FREE Color Catalogue & Wholesale prices. 1-800-228-6292.___________ ROOM AVAILABLE in my adult foster care home on a lake in Cloverdale. Private pay. Prcfcred men only. Contact after 6:00 p,m. 623-5911_________ Wanted PROFESSIONAL COUPLE need home lo rent, as soon as possible. Year around. Hastings area, 312-620-7215 or 219-362-4080. 10.0% to maturity. Is your money working this hard? Curpuraic bunds arc among the highest yielding investments available today. Many arc A-rated or better, some pay interest monthly and some even have an optional redemption feature, subject to limitation. Call me today for all the details on these quali­ ty. high yielding investments. Mark D. Christensen I IK East Court Street Hustings. Michigan 49O5K Ph. 945-3553 CUEUL ROTORS PUTS KYtllM Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Part*. CAA Board President Mede Cooley JOB OPPORTUNITY - If you arc searching for a career with specialized training, then wc may have an opportunity for you. Murco, Inc., the oldest and largest beef processor in the state is presently accepting applica­ tions for general laborers and meat cutting trainers. We offer a complete benefit package: 1. Specialized training program, 2. Paid medical, health and life insurance, 3. Paid holidays, 4. Vacation with pay, 5. Employee product discount, 6. Quarterly and yearly bonus program. If you are looking for a future in a skilled trade. Please apply al Murco, Inc., Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. lo 6 p.m. 11 11th Sl, Plainwell._________ CAR & TRUCK REPAIR ridrusV , ■ It isn t that we didn't want to help them, but they want to run it as they see fit. We've done all we can.” DISC JOCKEY/ TECHNICAL ASSISTANT ■ Excellent pay and fun for teenager willing to work weekends. Call Father Don at 792-2X89. WANTED: Vogue pattern, 2604, size 12. 945-4144. J 44, . MCP Bookkeeping & Tax Service Hope Township Treasurer CARD OF THANKS To all who attended our open house on June 19, 1988 we extend our sincere thanks and appreciation for the interest that wu shown by all who visited. With lhe completion of our building and renovation project we can proudly offer restorative and skilled care to the citizens of Barry County. Our goal is to continue lo give quality care in pleasant surroundings with a well trained, friendly and courte­ ous staff. Again thank you to all who participated in our open bouse. It is ipleasure to be a part of a community that cares. Staff of Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings THREE FAMILY YARD SALE: at 7215 Loop Rd., Middleville. Friday and Satur­ day, 22nd and 23rd. 9-5 Leaders had hoped to Open the center on a regular basis by mid-summer, but they now find themselves hack at the drawing hoard. "I have two feelings." Kelley said. "I'd like to push this and get them to let us use the room, hut on the other hand. I don’t want the old folks to lose the building." - VOTE FOR - LoyAnn Leinaar The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 dealership Charles Krummin of the ASCS is chairman of the county emergency board. Those atten­ ding the July 13 meeting were Joe Lukasiewcz and Bob Bactson ot the ASCS. Stecnwyk of the Cooperative Extension Service. Dave Stceby and Russell Keech of the Farmers' Home Admininstrution and Larry Hollenbeck of Civil Defense. "But they’re renting it to u private in­ dividual that’s running a dance studio." Kelley noted. "The po nt is. it's a community building. The youth raised the money for the down payment on it. Then iht hoard of direc­ tors took over and they don’t want the youth in there. We felt it should not be rented lo a private individual." Also renting space in lhe building with government funding is the Barry County Commission on Aging, founded locally by Cooley, which meets for senior citizen luncheons. "The purpose of the building was tn house the COA and do something for the young peo­ ple. but it’s hard to do anything with them.” Cooley said. "It isn’t that we didn’t want to help them, but they want to run it as they see it. We’ve done all we can do." Kelley’s group had planned to raise S2.000 to fund activities for young people during the first year of the center s operation. The money was to be used to pay rent and pur­ chase supplies, as well as for a S500.000 liability insurance policy. He added in a previous news story that the center was to be supervised by an adult ad­ visory board that would provide continuous supervision of the facility. But. he said, the center otherwise would be run by the young people. Activities were to be based on interest, but group leaders planned to have video games, music, hobbies and crafts and other similiar events. Edward D. Jones & Co.* la. Young Men's Beach Gioup Includes tank tops, crew neck tops and color block shorts. ORIGINALLY 9.99 Ea 40£ 33o% Sale *21 To *72 Selected Furniture Ready to assemble. Salo 52* To 6.59 Selected Summer Plastic Toy* Includes Includes utility cart. No. 3106. 2-Drawer file cabinet. No. 4502. Typewriter stand. No. 4520. Storage chest. No. 3100. Buffet, No. 3187. Buffet hutch. No. 3188. Music center. No. 942. sand palls, boats, sand molds, sprinkling cans, got! sets and more. REG. 79' To 9.99 LADIES' SUMMER SWEATERS. S.M.L........... ORIGINALLY 9.99 & 14.99 ........................... SALE ’5 & *7 LADIES' MIX 'N MATCH. S.M.L & 8 TO 18 ORIGINALLY 5.99 TO 28.99................................... SALE *3 TO *10 LADIES' FULLER SIZE SHORTS. 32 TO 38......................................... ORIGINALLY 5.99 TO 12.99...................................SALE *3 TO *6 LADIES' SHORT SLEEVE KNIT TOPS, S.M.L.................................... ORIGINALLY 7.99 & 12.99............... SALE *4 & *6 LADIES' STRETCH JEANS & SKIRTS. 3 TO 13................................ ORIGINALLY 26.99 & 28.99 .................... SALE *10 & *14 LADIES' TUBE TOPS ...................... SALE *1 TO *3 ALL LADIES' SUMMER HANDBAGS.................... SALE *3 TO *7 LADIES’ SUMMER SLEEPWEAR ................... SALE *4 TO *11 MEN'S SCREEN PRINTED PULLOVER KNITS, S.M.L.XL................ ORIGINALLY 11.99 ................................................SALE *8 MEN S SCRUB SHIRTS ORIGINALLY 9.99........... SALE *6 MEN'S KNIT COLLAR WOVENS. S.M.L.XL.................................... ORIGINALLY 12.99 .................................... SALE *6 MEN'S CASUAL PANTS ORIGINALLY 19.99. . . SALE *15 33% OFF ORIGINAL PRICE TODDLER SUMMER COORDINATES 33% OFF ORIGINAL PRICE GIRLS' SWUvfWEAR 33% OFF ORIGINAL PRICE GIRLS' SUMMER COORDINATES GIRLS' TANK SUNDRESSES. 4 TO 14................ SALE 4.65 TO *6 33% OFF ORIGINAL PRICE BOYS' SELECTED SHORT SLEEVE KNIT SHIRTS 33% OFF ORIGINAL PRICE BOYS' SELECTED SHORTS 33% OFF ORIGINAL PRICE ALL CHILDREN'S SUNGLASSES WIRE GRID STACK CHAIRS............................................SALE 3/*10 WIRE CHAIR SEAT CUSHION. . REG. 2.99......... SALE 1.99 TEXTALINE CHAIR CUSHIONS. . . .REG. 19.99. . . SALE 9.99 TEXTALINE CHAISE CUSHIONS. . .REG. 29.99... SALE 14.99 25% OFF ORIGINAL PRICE ALL TEXTALINE UMBRELLAS WIRE MESH TRAY WITH CUP HOLDERS.REG. 2.99.SALE 1.99 3 CU. FT. PINE BARK NUGGETS......................................... SALE *2 9-PIECE RESIN PATIO SET........... REG. 249.99............ SALE *179 3-PIECE GENUINE REDWOOD LOUNGE SET. REG. 149.99.................................................. SALE *99 SELECTED SUMMER PLASTICS................ REG. 33* TO 1.39........................................ SALE £0* TO 50* SELECTED SUMMER CLEANING NEEDS REG. 55* TO 1.99 ...................................................SALE 25e TO 99* 4-PACK WICKER PAPER PLATE HOLDERS.REG. 99*.SALE 21* 1 6-PIECE SERVING SET............... REG. 12.99................. SALE 6.99 10-PIECE ICE BUCKET SET........... REG. 11.99............ SALE 7.99 AM/FM CASSETTE, NO. 3090WP..................................... SALE *20 CAR RADIO. NO. A2804.....................................................SALE *16 ALL WEATHER RADIO. NO. A250UP.............................. SALE *8 WATER RESISTANT BOOM BOX. NO. 890WP ........... SALE *35 PORTABLE COMPACT STEREO. NO. S3000 . SALE *30 TV/VCR RACK. NO. 127W........... REG. 39.99............ SALE *25 UNFINISHED CHEST ON CHEST DRESSER. NO. 1042 REG. 189.99......................................................................... SALE *115 AMLOID SPRINKLE CAN & PAIL REG. 1.49 SALE 89s AMLOD BATH TUB FLEET REG. 1.99............... SALE!.19 Selection may vary by store. Not all items available in all stores. Intermediate markdowns may have been taken Due to the seasonal nature ot this merchandise, rain checks may not be available Management reserves the right to limit quantities � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-07-28.pdf 54c318435325abde43a63866812deac3 PDF Text Text A look at more winners at fair ...wrap See Page 14 ( Hastings council OKs joint dispatch ‘$®e Story on Page 18 Officers seek man in flashing incident Hastings The Community Action Agency of Southcentra! Michigan has no connec­ tion with die dispute taking place bet­ ween Mike Kelley of the Citizens Group for Youth Activities and die Community Activities Center Board, as was'incor­ rectly stated in last week’s Hastings Banner. . The Community Action Agency of Southcentral Michigan is a private, non­ profit human services agency operating in Barry, Branch, St. Joseph and Calhoun Counties to provide services to low-income people and senior citizens, CAA Executive Director Mark Schauer said. Some CAA programs functioning in Barry County include Head Start for 4-year-olds in Hastings and Delton; home weatherization for low-income people and emergency fuel assistance made possible with funds raised through the “Walk for Warmth.” The CAA also administers the USDA surplus food distribution as well as various other forms of emergency ser­ vices to low income people. “Wc actually arc involved with the youth, too, but not with that situation go­ ing on there,” Schauer stressed. “Our mission is to help low-income people become economically self-sufficient.” Kelley and the CAC Board are at odds over the placement of young people at an activity center on N. Michigan Avenue in Hastings. The CAC oversees the use of the activity center. ' PRICE 25* Jury begins deliberations in Goddard-Eckstein trial A 25-year-old driver who left the road, crossed a yard and hit a house was issued citations last week far drunken driving. Nicole L Achterhof, of Holland, was The CAC not CAA involved in issue Banner THURSDAY, JULY 28. 1988 VOLUME 133, NO. 31 Driver cited after car hits house the center line into the eastbound lane and left the highway. She went up 1 slight hill into a yard, traveled 65 feet, struck a tree, traveled another 15 feet before hitting the house in the 2800 block ofWest State Road. Achterhof, who was wearing a seat bell, told Stein she saw a vehicle in the road ahead coming toward her, and she swerved her 1986 Renault Alliance to miss it. After that, she was not really sure what happened, Stein said. Achterhof told authorities she was coming from Freeport, where she had had a few beers before driving. After registering .18 percent on the preliminary breathalyzer test, she received citations for drunken driving, driving with an unlawful blood-alcohol level, and driving left of center. See Story on Page 16 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Barry County Sheriffs department is seeking a motorist who exposed himself to three children Friday in Irving Township. According to Deputy Dave Oakland, the two girls, ages 11 and 13, and a 9-year-old boy were walking north along Woodschool Road just south of Sisson Road about 11 a.m. when a white sports car drove past heading north. A few minutes later, the drive* returned, pulled up alongside the kids and asked directions to Freeport Then the man said "look what I got" and pointed downward, Oakland said. The three saw he didn't have any clothes on and ran to a neighboring house. The driver, who did not exit the car, left the scene, heading east on Sission Road. The white male is described as in his late 20s or early 30s with short, light brown hair and a mustache. The car he was driving is a late model white sportscar, possibly a newer Mustang, with a spoiler and perhaps black louvers on the rear window, Oakland said. The kids told authorities there was a trench coat in the rear of the seat and possibly some other clothes. The incident remains under investigation. not injured in the accident last Thursday morning. Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Anthony Stein said Achterhof was driving on Wen State Road west of Airport Road at 1:44 a.m. when she lost control of her car. Hastings booter beating cancer Hastings City Clerk Sharon Vickery works on one of the city’s voting machines, getting them ready for the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 2. The polls will be open at a number of sites throughout the county from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on primary day. Barry County bracing for primary Tuesday by David T. Young Tuesday, Aug. 2, is primary election day in Barry and other counties throughout Michigan and the United States. Primaries take place once every two years, but in presidental election years like 1988 they tend to be more extensive than in the "off-election" years such as 1986 and 1990. Voters Tuesday will not decide anything related to presidential politics, but they will be able to choose candidates for U.S. Senate, Congress, State Representative, County Commissioner, Circuit Court and District Court of Appeals Judges and various county elected offices and township positions. In addition, there are a number of propositions on 10 of the 16 township ballots. Complete details of all the local races and propositions appear inside this edition of the Banner. In primaries, voters choose candidates who win the right to go on to the November general election to face opponents from other parties. That means that voters must vote for candidates listed under one party heading only. For example, crossing over from the Republican Party section to vote for a Democrat will invalidate the balloL In many cases locally, the primary is the most important election. Many local races have Republicans vying for the same position with no Democratic opposition in November, effectively ensuring the primary winner the post. Other races will have one Republican and one Democrat both running unopposed in the primary, awaiting the real battle at the polls Nov. 8. This election has one rather unusual race, at the congressional level. Republican incumbent Paul Henry has no opposition Aug. 2 in the Sth District, but Democrat James Catchick, who filed petitions to do battle with Henry in November, won't even have his name appear on the primary ballot. Catchick's name was removed from the ballot after it was discovered that a number of the petitions he filed were not properly marked. There were enough spoiled petitions to cause him to fail to have enough to qualify for the primary. The result is that unless he receives a certain number of write-in votes in the primary, his name will not appear on the Democratic ticket on the official November general election ballot Catchick needs a pre-determined percentage of the votes cast for the top vote-getter in the Democratic ticket in the primary or a percentage of the votes cast for Democratic Governor James Blanchard in the 1986 election. Democratic Party leaders are urging voters in the party to go to the polls to write in Catchick’s name in order to ensure his qualifying for inclusion on the November ballot. See ELECTIONS, page 9 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk CHARLOTTE - After two weeks of testimony in the Ricky Goddard murder case, the twin juries begin their deliberation today following closing arguments to decide the fates of Sharon Goddard and Richard Ecksteing. The defense rested its case Wednesday afternoon in Eaton County Circuit Court with the two defendants taking the stand this week to proclaim their innocence. In a packed court room Tuesday, a teary-eyed Goddard testified she returned to her Dowling home the morning of Jan. 25, 1986 to find her husband, Ricky, dead in the dining area of the home. Goddard, 35, described the experience of finding her husband's hair and blood splattered across the walls and table next to her husband's body. In a lengthy testimony, Goddard admitted to having an affair with co-defcndant Richard Eckstein and with a friend, Dan Leatherman, shortly before her husband's shot-gun death. She also said she had discussed getting a divorce from her husband with Eckstein and Leatherman. But she told the court she had broken off the relationships and was trying to put her life back together at the time of her husband's murder. Under cross examination, she said she doesn't remember clearly many of her actions at the time of the murder. She said she saw her deceased husband's eyes staring into the kitchen, though earlier testimony said his eyes were closed when police arrived. She denied, however, that she closed his eyes before police arrived. Tm telling you I don't remember what I did that morning after I found my husband," she said, breaking into tears. "There were a lot of things I remember seeing. But what order or how they appeared ... I don't know why I saw the things I saw." Attorney David Dodge shows his client, Richard Eckstein, employment records of Norman Woodmansee during Eckstein's testimony Tuesday afternoon in Eaton County Circuit Court. Defense attorneys for Eckstein and Sharon Goddard rested their cases Wednesday afternoon, on the 11 th day of testimony in the first-degree murder case. Closing arguments begin this morning, and the two juries are expected to begin their final deliberation today. Goddard vehemently denied any involvement with a conspiracy between her, Eckstein, Norman Woodmansee and George Zugel to have her husband murdered so she could collect as much as $180,000 in insurance money. In court Tuesday, she said she did not know the full amount of insurance on her husband’s life until after he was killed. She added one of the $50,000 policies she signed Election1 I See GODDARD TRIAL, page 18 Authorities find 360 pot plants Mhere to vote in primary: The following arc the sites where Barry County voters may cast their votes in the Tues­ day, Aug. 2. primary election. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. City of Hastings: . First ward — Northeastern Elementary School. Second ward — Southeastern Elementary School. Third and fourth wards — Hastings Middle School. Townships: Assyria Township — Hall located at 8094 Tasker Road, off M-66 al Assyria Center. Bellevue. Baltimore Township — Hall located at 6424 Bedford Road. Hastings. M-37 South. Barry Township —Fire Station on Hickory Road. Hickory Comers. Carlton Township — Hall is located at 98 South Main. Street. Nashville. Hastings Township — Hall is located at 2545 Charlton Park Road. Charlton Park. Hope Township — Hall is located at 5400 South Wall Lake Road. M-43. Hastings. Irving Township — Hall is located al 4500 Woodschool Road. Hastings. Johnstown Township — I3555 Bedford Road. Dowling. M-37 South. Maple Grove Township — Hall is located at 721 Durkee Street. Nashville. Orangeville Township — Hall is located on Boulter Road in Orangeville. Prairieville Township (Precinct No. 1) — Hall is located at 101)5 Norris Road. Delton. Praireville Township —(Precinct No. 2) Pine Lake Fire Department located at 11351 Lindsay road. Plainwell. Rutland Township — Hall is located at 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Thornapple Township (Precinct No. 1) — Thornapple Kellogg High School at 3885 Bender Road. Middleville. Thornapple Township (Precinct No. 2) — Hull is located at 314 East Main Street. Middleville Woodland Township — Hall is 156 S. Main. Wtxxlland. Yankee Springs Township — Hall is located al 284 North Briggs Road. Middleville. over to her children's names in June 1986, though that fact is in dispute. Co-defendant Eckstein, 31, testified briefly Tuesday before adjournment, but spent all of Wednesday morning and part of the afternoon on the witness stand. Though he admitted to still feeling friendly affection for his ex-lover, Goddard, I Officers from three Barry County law enforcement agencies show a por­ tion of the 360 marijuana plants they confiscated from a Nashville residence yesterday morning. Shown here (kneeling, from left) are Robert Abendroth and Tony Stein, deputies with the Barry County Sheriff's Depart­ ment; (standing) Sgt. Gene Koetje of the Nashville Village Police; Under­ sheriff Jim Orr; and Lt. Richard Zimmerman of the Michigan State Police Hastings Team. by Kathleen Scott Following an anonymous tip, the Barry County Sheriff’s Department confiscated about 359 marijuana plants and an irrigation system from a Nashville home yesterday morning. A resident at 7300 Hager Rd. is a suspect, although no arrest warrant had been issued by press time, and a name could not be released, said Deputy Robert Abendroth. who handled the case. Abendroth said the tip. which was “fairly specific,” was called in to the sheriff’s department Tuesday morning. A location and description of the house were given, along with the location of the marijuana. The plants were found on two separate plots about 100 and 150 yards behind the house, said Abendroth. Hoses and water sprinklers, running from the interior of the house to the plots, were also confiscated as evidence in the raid, which took about four hours. The first plot, about 100 yards behind the house, was hidden in a wooded area and could not be seen from the house or a drive. Aben­ droth said. The second was about 50 yards behind the first, and was in a clearing. Abendroth said there was evidence of a harvest within the last month in which "quite a large quantity from both plots” was taken. Inside the home, nine more plants were found, as well as dried marijuana in bags. He said that the same plots could have "quite possibly” been used in previous years. "It looked like the area had been worked up before." said Abendroth. This was the first major raid by the sheriff"s department this year, said Undersheriff Jim Orr. He said the dry growing conditions pro­ bably have been a factor in the amount of the illegal plant grown and confiscated this year. Abendroth said that if the two Nashville plots had not been watered, the plants might have died or could have been stunted. See POT, continued on page 18 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 28, 1988 Political signs banned from county property Political candidates will not be able to place campaign signs on county-owned property, the Barry County Board of Commissioners decided Tuesday. Commissioner Carolyn Coleman told the board about citizen complaints of election signs that have been posted on airport proper­ ty. which is owned jointly by the county and city of Hastings. Banning political signs “is a wise decision since we have a lot of property." Coleman said after the unanimous vole. The Hastings City Council Monday also agreed to ban cam­ paign signs from its property. Candidates may display campaign literature on a special table in the main hallway of the county courthouse building, between the clerk’s and register of deeds’ offices. Commissioners also were told that on Oct. 13-14. a panel of three arbitrators will hear the county’s grievencc with the former Grand Rapids architectural firm of Dcverman and Associates concerning alleged construction problems and alleged architectural omissions at Thomapple Manor. Some commissioners have been named as witnesses to the construetion project problems, but might not be called to testify, she said. In other business, the board: — Heard that the local unit of the Fraternal Order of Police has requested bargaining to begin. The contract with county sheriffs employees expires at the end of this year. —Learned that its county development and personnel committees unsuccessfully had at­ tempted to meet with officers of the former CK&S Depot Committee, which had planned to restore the Hastings depot structure. Com­ missioner Paul Kiel reported (hat depot com­ mittee members were not able to attend a meeting the committees had planned. However. Kiel stressed that a letter had been sent to former depot chairman Mike Hook, stating that the county committees would meet with his group "any time they desired." The depot committee dissolved recently after it was unhappy with a contract members had been asked to sign with county-owned Historic Charlton Park, where the depot was to be reconstructed. —Received a letter from the Michigan Department of Corrections stating that the county jail "is a very well operated facility" and that the sheriff and staff should be commended. —Approved a one-year lease agreement to Brother, sister hurt in rollover South Jefferson STREET NEWS EVENTS 1. Pig out at the Pig Roast this Saturday night from 5 until 8 at the Fish Hatchery Park In Hastings. Entertainment, an art show and great food, a combination not to be missed. Best of all, the proceeds go to the Thomap­ ple Arts Council to help support their pro­ grams. Tickets are available around town for this event. 2. The Hastings City Band plays it’s last concert in the park this Wednesday (July 27) at 7:30 p.m. Be sure to thank the band members after the concert for another year of great perfor­ mances. 3. Sign up for the SummerFest 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament soon. Only 30 teams will play in this event on August 27. Registration forms are available at WBCH and the Village Squire. Plans are In the works to get “Magic”, “Abdul” and the “Bird" to play on the South Jefferson Street team. Watch this space for further details. 4. The annual Middleville Garage Sale (and Side­ walk Days) is this Thursday and Friday. Join the fun, shop the bargains, be there. 5. Give Blood at the Yankee Springs Township Hall this Wednesday, July 27 from 1 until 7. Visit Bosley’s after you give and we will buy you a Cone Zone cone. 6r The final Fridays in the Park concerns this Fri­ day at 7 p.m. in the Fish Hatchery Park. Art displays and a prelude by Lisa Kelley on the flute start at 6 p.m. This is your last chance this year to enjoy this Friday event. 7. Ding Dong Days - July 27-30. There really is a song called “I’m a Ding Dong Daddy from Dumas". Sing It from our soapbox this week and get a $5.00 gift certificate. Show us a copy of the sheet music and get a $2.00 gift cer­ tificate. (Limit 3) 8. Singing Telegram Birthday - July 28. Deliver a singing telegram from our soapbox this week and get a $5.00 gift certificate. Do it in uniform and get $2.00 more. (Limit 2) 9. National Open Cribbage Tournament - July 30. Organize a cribbage tourney on South Jeffer­ son one day this week (at least 4 players) and the winner gets a $5.00 gif! certificate, other participants get $2.00. The winner becomes the cribbage champ of South Jefferson, no small honor. (Limit 20) 10. International Experimental Aircraft Associa­ tion Fly-In Convention end Sport Aviation Ex­ hibition - July 29 - August 8. Bring us a draw­ ing of your experimental aircraft, and explain how It will fly and get a $3.00 gift certificate. (Limit 4, all ages). 11. The Country Pantry (next to WBCH) In Down­ town Hastings offers sandwiches and salads for lunch. Free lunch delivery In the downtown area. Try It. 12. Progressive Graphics on South Jefferson Street Is the place to go for all your printing and silk screening needs. (Gift certificates are limited to one person per month and, unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or older.) A Middleville girl was hospitalized Friday after she lost control of her car, ending in a rollover accident. Twenty-four hours later and five miles to the south, her brother rolled his car over in a similiar one-vehicle crash. Michelle M. Duyser, 16, of 1655 Norris Road, was reported in good condition Wednesday afternoon at Pen­ nock Hospital, where she was taken after her accident. Her brother. John J. Duyser, 18, was not seriously hurt in his crash. But both received identical citations, from the same law official, for failure to wear their seatbelts. Barry County Sheriffs Cpl. Tom Hildreth, who in­ vestigated both accidents, said Michelle was driving on Nor­ ris Road south of Adams Road when her crash occurred Fri­ day at 8:45 p.m. As she was driving north on Norris, she lost control of her car, moved to the center lane, slid sideways for 86 feet, cor­ rected the car’s path, crossed the center line again, and left the road, striking a small bank. The impact flipped the car over, bringing, it to arcst on its top. Hildreth said witnesses said that Michelle appeared to be driving fast, and Hildreth said there were 144 feet of ac­ celeration marks left on the road before the accident. On Saturday, John was on Briggs Road north of Chief Noonday Road when he lost control of his car on a curve. He crossed the center line, left the south side of the road, traveled 66 feet and rolled the car over twice. rent office space in the county planning and zoning department to Professional Code In­ spections. based in Wyoming, at an annual cost of $1,200. The firm was hired by the county board on a one-year trial basis to per­ form administration and enforcement of all FTNAN’CiAL Annual reports seldom make best seller list Whclhcr you arc a successful investor who owns common stock or a novice who plans to invest, you should be familiar with annual reports. The annual report is a yearly accounting to shareholders of a corporation's financial con­ dition. It is a readable, condensed version of the 10-K required by the Securities and Ex­ change Commission. < Like most records, the annual report is a history lesson. By the time you get it, it's old news, but it’s a good way to get the feel of a company’s products, services, history and prospects. The annual report is prepared by management as an account of its stewardship so watch out for rhetoric. Phrases such as "strong potential for substantial income in­ creases" or "future opportunities in a grow­ ing market" could be cover-ups for this year’s disappointments that surface in other parts of the report. If necessary, read between the lines and ferret out any euphemisms. Following are a few points of interest to look for when reading an annual report. The financial highlights are usually at the beginning and include data such as net sales, earnings, dividends and total assets. These figures are compared to the previous year or years so you can get a quick picture of how the company is progressing. All these static tics are important, but earnings per share generally play a major role in the price move­ ment of a stock. When there is a notable dif­ ference in earnings, a closer study is in­ dicated. If you are looking for reliable in­ come, pay close attention to the history of dividend payments. The chief executive officer’s message usually follows with a brief review of the past year and some projections for the next. The CEO’s job is to maximize good performance and explain away bad. It’s up to you to furnish the questions, and if you’re not satisfied with the answers, keep looking. ♦ The next section generally tells more about the company’s history, its products, services and future pians. It is usually complemented by color photos, charts, graphs and pictures of smiling employees. However, the information is factual and helps you decide whether or not to own this stock. Next is the balance sheet, statement of earn­ ings. stockholders equity and changes in financial position. This section is better understood by accountants than by mere mor­ tals. Although the numbers are clearly iden­ tified and explained, the advice of a profes­ sional could be beneficial if you have pro- 1. Little Bucky celebrates Mutomboko Ceremony (July 29) by having a sale this week. You can join the celebration by shopping our Reminder ad. 2. Our Pause Gift Shop features a . » country gift selection and new editions oi i ecdy Bear Story.” 3. Paper Route cards, contemporary greetings for any occasion, are now on display in our Sentiment Shop. 4. Shop the area’s largest Vitamin Selection at Bosley’s for all of your vitamin needs. 5. At 10* a copy you can afford to copy almost anything on our copier. 6. It doesn’t cost a cent to check your blood pressure or weigh yourself at our Pharmacy. 7. We rent crutches, wheelchairs and walkers from Barry County's largest Home Health Care Department at Bosley’s. 8. Double prints everyday from our photo department. blems with accounting. Finally comes the auditor's report. This generally consists of the statement that the records of the company were audited and found to be in order. Occasionally, however, exceptions are noted. In such a case, look for explanations in another pan of the report. Annual reports seldom make the best seller list. If you’re interested in how your money is being treated, though, they should be on your required reading list. STOCKS Company AT&T Ameritech Bristol Myers Chrysler CMS Energy Coca Cola Detroit Edison Dow Chemical Exxon Ford Gencorp General Motors Hastings Mfg. IBM JCPenney Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. Kellogg Co. McDonalds Proctor & Gamble Sears S.E. Mich. Gas Upjohn Gold Silver Dow Jones Volume "One can acquire everything in solitude-except char­ acter." Stendhal (1783-1842) IQSLEY F-PHHRrTlRCY SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS — MS-MS* 441/4 73-3/8 35-5/8 19% 31-7/8 $431.50 $6.87 2073.96 122,41. Change - % •5/8 + 1-1/8 + 1-1/8 •5/8 +% - 3/8 -2% + 1/8 - % — + 3/8 + 1-1/8 - 1-3/8 - 2-3/8 ■ 1% - 1/8 - % • 1/8 ■5/8 +% +1-5/8 - $15 • .87 -23.30 Michigan produce is appreciated by young and old alike. The annual Farmers Market in Hastings gets under way this Saturday at 8 a.m. Farmers Market opens July 30 The Hastings Farmers Market again will be in business this year despite the heat and drought, said Jeff Smith, one of the market masters for the annual event. The fruits and vegetables will be smaller and fewer than usual, but Smith said some people irrigated their crops, and there will be fruits and vegetables for sale. The sales are held each Wednesday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 29. Different produce growers will join the market sale as they have produce available, with Smith planning to start selling some of his organic vegetables in about a month, he said. With the drought apparently broken, the crops whose germination was delayed may still be harvested, though al a later time, especially if an early frost can be avoided. Smith noted. The organization is looking for a Saturday market master to replace Smith, who has been in that position for the five years the sale has been held. He reported he expected someone to be in that position in the next few weeks. The Wednesday market master is Sharon DePriest from Nashville. The drought has made conditions for raising produce difficult at best, so the farmers who bring their wares to the sale every Wednesday and Saturday will "play it by ear this year," Smith said. Pennock Hospital Birth Announcements: Barry County Marriage Licenses: Kevin Brouard, 34, Martin and Mary Jo Sandy, 31, Plainwell. John P. Fechner, 36, Hastings and Elizabeth Gallup, 21, Hastings. Gregg Hasman, 23, Hastings and Lori L. Dixon, 28, Hastings. Richard Mason, 34, Dowling and Marie Leary, 32, Dowling. Steven E. Swank, 21, Hastings and Tamela K. Jordan, 20, Hastings. IT’S A GIRL Amy and Charles Aubil of Wayland. July 22. 11:44 a.m.. 8 lbs., 6 ozs. Monika Anderson and Dean Hill of Hastings, July 19. 8:13 a.m.. 7 lbs., 5 ozs. Renee and Todd Foreman of Shelbyville, July 22, 10:26 a.m., 6 lbs., 11% ozs. Melanic Louden and David Kruger. Jr. of Lake Odessa, 5:41 p.m., 6 lbs., 12% ozs. Mr. and Mrs. Curt Belson of 739 Garden St., Lakeland Fla., 33805, formerly of Hastings, are the proud parents of a girl born July 23 at 4:30 p.m. Lora Elizabeth weighed 8 lbs., 3!4 ozs. and is 20 inches long. She is the first grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bclson of Wyoming, MI formerly of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Karl Cassebaum of Mobile, Ala. Local first time great­ grandmothers are Mrs. Forest (Donna) Bclson and Mrs. Robert (Norma) Shannon. IT’S A BOY Mark and Jeannie- Maravich of Battle Creek, July 26. 9:27 a.m., 7 lbs.. I oz. Allen and Betty Meehan. Sr. of Nashville, July 22. 9:32 p.m.. 7 lbs.. 9 ozs. Joberta and Donald Converse of Nashville. July 19, 11:56 p.m.. 8 lbs., 6 ozs. Emery and Betty Fox of Lake Odessa, July 26, 4 p.m.. 7 lbs.. 6 ozs. Theresa and Kyle Lancaster of Hastings, July 22. 8:22 a m.. 7 lbs.. 13% ozs. The Family of ... § FRED and JANET RUSHFORD ft ...will be holding an open house in honor of their f 25th Wedding Anniversary. It will be held on P Saturday, July 30th from 2 to 5 p.m. at their y residence - 6574 M-66, Nashville. ft All friends welcome. MCP Bookkeeping & Tax Service a The Village Squire's ANNUAL SUMMER SALE Complete bookkeeping service and income tax preparation. 5071 N. Shore Dr. Pleasant Lake, DeKon 623-2660 SINCE MILLER rn M 1940 REAL ESTATE | _______ REALTOR' f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE OPEN HOUSE Sunday, July 31st 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE m««l th* high »londord» wl individual t «Hki«nt *«rvk*. (616) 455 0810 •l.O. Himebough DOS *D.O. White DOS 2330 44th St, S.E., Grand Rapids 517 INDIAN HILLS DRIVE — $84,900 — HOST ... DON HAYWOOD I/, SAVE 50%__ Off Reg. Price on Short Sleeve Knit Sport Shirts SAVE 50% Off Reg. Price on Short Sleeve Dress Shirts SAVE 50% Off Reg. Price on all Remaining Swimwear & Shorts Take N. Broadway to Indian Hills Dr. and follow the signs. ful 3 bedroom home in one of Hastings' most desirable neighborhoods. Beauti­ fully landscaped and very well main­ tained with 2 baths, formal dining and so much more. Land contract opportun­ ity. SAVE 50% Off Reg. Price on Summer Cotton Blend Casual Slacks ’445 >335 ’265 ’335 WELCOME - Come ond visit this delight­ QUOTE Close 26% 89 41 Vi 22% 20-5/8 37-5/8 13% 86 45% 51-3/8 20-7/8 79-3/8 32-7/8 122-5/8 46-5/8 77% 53 a {j Hartings (616) 945-5182 AT BOSLEYS THIS WEEK state construction codes. The board hired PCI when no one applied for the position of building inspector after Don Reid retired. With the hiring of PCI. people will not have to go through the state to obtain building, elec­ tric. plumbing and mechanical work permits. WERE FIGHTING FOR VCURUFE American Heart Association or Michigan A United Way Agency The best thing about a sale at the Village Squire is the service! STORE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 12-4 p.m. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 28. 1988 — Page 3 Defendant in rape case imprisoned up to 15 yrs. VIEWPOINT * by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A defendant who admitted he needs some psychiatric help was sentenced last week to five to 15 years in prison for five cases of criminal sexual conduct involving two girls. Ricky Ray Wilson, of 203 Thorn St., Hastings, was sentenced July 20 to the prison term after Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming denied a defense attorney's request to sentence Wilson to jail and probation. Initially charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Thursday through Saturday Lower Peninsula Partly cloudy Thursday and Friday. Scattered showers and thundershowers Satur­ day. Highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Lows in the mid-50s to mid-60s. Upper Peninsula Partly cloudy Thursday and Friday. Scattered showers and thundershowers Satur­ day. Highs in the 80s. Lows in the mid-50s to lower 60s. 12-ycar-old girl, Wilson, 29, pleaded guilty to three lesser third-degree charges as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor. Judge Deming told Wilson he got a break. "You're a fortunate, fortunate person," Deming said. "(Your attorney) was able to get you a plea agreement that reduces three charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, which carries a maximum of life in prison, down to a criminal sexual conduct in the third degree, which carries a maximum of 15 years. "Not only does he do that, but he gels the prosecutor to say we're happy with a maximum of five years," Deming said. “Just a tremendous, tremendous lawyer." Deming noted that the victim, now going on 15, is suffering from a poor self-image and is under psychiatric care. On his own behalf, Wilson admitted he has a problem. "I do need some type of psychiatric help," he told the court. "I really can't explain what happened or why, but I know I need some type of help." Prior to sentencing, one of Wilson's defense attorney's, David Tripp, asked the court to sentence Wilson to jail, where he would be more likely to get care for his problem, Tripp said. "It is the family's desire that Mr. Wilson receive some type of counseling," Tripp said. "Mr. Wilson has taken the first step in - '-\i Editor’s Notes. ’ by David T. Young I watched the television coverage of the Democratic National Convention with only half interest last week. Conventions just aren't what they used to be. This is the fallout from the very democratic and laudable process of presidential primaries that has grown so much in the last two decades. Because Michael Dukakis had the nomination all wrapped up before the convention began and because he already had announced who his running mate would be, the only suspense was over what the spurned Rev. Jesse Jackson might say. Other than that, the anti-GOP rhetoric and speeches and the attempt to show party solidarity made for a real yawner. The Republicans won’t offer much more excitement in their extravanganza, either. George Bush already has won the right to be the party's standard-bearer, but there still is speculation about his vice presidential choice. "The silly season" is fast approaching. Besides now being inundated with signs on lawns to promote local contests, we're going to see a lot of political ads on the tube in the next few months. Which brings me to the growing awareness I've had that presidents tend to be elected more on style and images than substance. In my innocent youth I liked to believe that we Americans chose our leaders because of their abilities, their grasp of the important matters of the day and their stands on the issues. But over the years I became painfully aware that presidents often are elected on how they project themselves to the public. If they seem to be nice people, if they seem to be able to put together good theater, if they seem to be able to stir the electorate better than someone with less charisma or less style, they are very electable. In the 1960s I saw a book called "The Selling of the President," which had a picture of a pack of cigarettes on the cover. The theory seemed to be that we elect presidents much in the same manner we choose which toothpaste to buy. The winner is the one with the most pizzaz. Presidential campaigns over th- .ast couple of decades have become tr^it like advertising campaigns. The emphasis seems to be more on style and imagery rather than on stands on the issues. One of the greatest examples is Ronald Reagan, perhaps the greatest master yet of style and images. Reagan will be the first president to serve two complete terms since Dwight D. Eisenhouwer, another popular figure in the 1950s. He has managed to beat back his critics, mostly because of his personal popularity. But I'm convinced that while Reagan undoubtedly is one of the more popular presidents in modern American history, his politics haven't been as well received. In 1984, as he won election to his second term decisively, his magic didn’t work in Michigan for other candidates who identified themselves strongly with him. One good example was U.S. Senator Carl Levin's victory over Jack Lousma in 1984, despite Reagan being at the lop of lhe GOP ticket. Voters split their tickets despite advertising for Lousma that showed Levin voted against Reagan more than any other Senator. Another good example from 1984 was the race between 3rd District Democratic Congressman Howard Wolpe and Republic an challenger Jackie McGregor. McGregor went to great lengths to identify henelf with Reagan and identify Wolpe with Walter Mondale. The strategy backfired. While Reagan swamped Mondale, Wolpe beat McGregor with 53 percent of the vote. The notion surfaced again in 1986 when Reagan was shown in TV ads for William Lucas in an attempt to help Lucas unseat Democratic Governor James Blanchard. That didn't work either, as Blanchard won handily. This points to the notion that Reagan has been a supremely popular president, but the American electorate doesn't necessarily buy into his ideas and politics. The realization that presidential elections have been just a cut above beauty contests wasn't born with Reagan. I think Eisenhouwer, a man with little political experience, was elected simply because enough people in the 1950s said "I like Ike." In the 1960 race, it was often said that Richard Nixon lost because in the televised debates with John Kennedy, Nixon looked like he had "a five o'clock shadow." America also has had a penchant for electing war heroes, even before Eisenhouwer. Good pre-20th century examples were George Washington, Andrew Jackson, William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor and Ulysses S. Grant This is not to say someone like George Washington wasn't a good president. It is to suggest that the generals won their lofty positions on the basis of popularity rather than substance. Tnough we've had a history of sometimes electing the more popular candidate for president, it seems that the boob tube has made thisphenomenon even more dominant In the last two elections, we've cast our ballots for a former actor, a man who can use the media and not be a slave to it, a man who knows how to come across to the people. The television journalists have obliged by constantly talking about how the president seems to be confident or relaxed and in command of the situation. When the ads this year come out and the campaign heats up, I expect to see a lot of style and not enough substance from both Bush and Dukakis. Bush will try to take advantage of Reagan's popularity and Dukakis will continue to talk about "family" themes. And somewhere in the midst of the campaign, the real issues between these two men will become blurred in the maze of the process of the selling of the president I have absolutely no quarrel with someone who votes for Bush because he or she shares most opinions with him. I have no quarrel with those who vote for Dukakis because they line up more closely with him on the issues. My problem is with people who turn against Bush because they view him as a "wimp" or those who oppose Dukakis because he's "bland." Adolf Hitler wasn't bland and he certainly wasn't a wimp. It's up to us to sort through all the hype, images and style and choose a president based on what he believes. It's up to every one of us to take the power of electing the president away from slick corporate advertising executives and put it back in the hands of the people. As the cartoonist who drew "Pogo" once said in his strip, "We have met the enemy, and he is us." admitting he has a problem and seeking some form of counseling." In handing down his sentence, Deming said he would follow the prosecutor's recommendation of a five-year maximum sentence. But he said he would exceed the state sentencing guidelines in imposing the five- to 15-year sentence. In a separate case, Wilson also was sentenced concurrently to 16 to 24 months in prison for criminal sexual conduct with a Commentariesfrom our editorial staffand the community— high school student in March. He pleaded no contest in June to grabbing lhe girl outside a Hastings High School basketball game and making thrusting motions. The maximum sentence for that offense was two years. Election information boring to some, but vital to others Some readers of lhe Banner this week may not be particularly ex­ cited aboui the expensive primary election coverage. Yet providing information about all candidates who have contests Aug. 2, from the township level all the way up to the congressional and district court levels, is a critical responsibility of a local newspaper. The county and township races arc most important to us because they affect the lives of Barry County residents more directly than any other elections. Our theory basically is that if you can't get this kind of local pre­ election information here, you can't get it anywhere. And we believe it is important that voters have some idea of who and what they are voting for or against before they pull the levers next Tuesday. LETTERS from our readers.... Cinema no different than other theaters To the editor: This letter is in response to last week's let­ ter to the editor, about the "Cinema Theater.” 1 guess the old saying "You can’t please everybody." still stands true. Our policy at the Cinema is: We never sell advanced tickets; we never oversell tickets. We feel this is the only way to be fair with our patrons. Our seating capacity is 292, so we sell only 292 tickets. The numbers on the tickets are se­ quential and these numbers have to be turned into the film company that we rent the movie from. We do have a sign at the ticket window stating, "No refunds on tickets." The Cinema is like all theaters in Michigan. ‘'We do not guarantee seating ar­ rangements." On Wednesdays and Thursdays there are "bargain nights”, and if you come early you get the seals of your choice. If you come** later, you have to sit in the available seats. As the owner of the Cinema. I would never ask anyone to move to another seat so the latecomers could sit together. This has been our policy for six years. On the night in question. 1 received just one complaint. Mrs. Marsteller said "There arc to many kids in the theater," and my mother and I will not sit in the front rows.” My wife and I have worked hard for six years to bring the kids and their parents back to the theater. We feel we have succeeded in doing this. Mrs. Marsteller's claim that 1 said. "lam in the business of selling seats and don’t care where they are,” is totally fabricated. When ticket sales reach 250 to 260, we­ always tell customers that we are almost sold out and seating may not be together. Our ticket prices on the night in question were SI .50 per person. Our concession prices are 50 cents per item, and Mrs. Marsteller states she feels I am being "greedy.” We hope that the information about the county and township can­ didates and issues is useful. And we hope that a good number of the readers take a little time to show up at the polls Tuesday lo make their wishes known. Beware of solicitations, especially over the phone On two occasions last week, representatives from the Fraternal Order of Police called the Banner to talk about a series of telephone solicitations residents may have been receiving lately in this area. These solicitations come from people on the other end of the phone lines who say they are from some firefighters’ association or from some duply sheriffs organization. FOP representatives say some of the solicitations arc bogus, mere attempts to bilk unwary citizens out of money. There is a simple rule to follow on all telephone solicitations. Buy nothing over the phone. Truly responsible organizations that ask for money for worthy causes do not mind showing identification proving who they are. They don’t mind showing up at residents’ doorsteps and taking time to show prospective donors that they are legitimate. Public safety officials, of all people, are painfully aware of scams, and they cannot be particularly pleased when these bogus campaigns are perpretrated on the citizenry in the name of police or fire service. So don't commit any money to anyone over the phone, regardless of who they say they are. And don't be afraid to ask for proof of legitimacy when some one does show up at your doorstep. After all, its’ your money. The older woman with Mrs. Marsteller, who stated in the Banner that she is handicap­ ped. is Mrs. Marsteller's mother from Lakeland Fla. She never asked about seating for the handicapped, and never came to the ticket window, or to me. She apparently, as stated by her daughter, was seated on the park bench outside lhe busy theater. We, in fact, do have double-wide seats, and areas for wheelchairs. Mrs. Marsteller says she was concerned about the young girls wondering around in front of the theater. She was the person who told these children that the theater was sold out. We had more than 20 seats left to be fill­ ed. The girls did, in fact, buy tickets and watch the movie. At the same time of Mrs. Marsteller’s com­ plaint. a gentleman standing behind her of­ fered to buy her seats. She walked out. We run a very clean and friendly hometown theater. We try our best to bring good enter­ tainment to our city. We wish to thank our many, many patrons who have been coming to our theater over the past six years. We will continue to work hard bringing you the best film entertainment available in a friendly atmosphere. Gary & Dawn Hill Owners of the Cinema Theater PUBLIC OPINION:______ It’s Carlton Road! Banner asks the question: To the editor: When did Carlton Center Road require the ”H” in it? 1 have lived in this area for 23 years and always knew it as Carlton, not Charlton! There is no Charlton Center Road on the Barry County map. It is very annoying to read about Charlton Road. Mary Brimmer Hastings Are you voting in primary? Cinema is a positive part of community To the editor: Your Thursday, July 21, issue had a com­ plaint from a Woodland reader. Sony they didn't have the best time at the show. My wife and I attend the Cinema several times each year. We feel having a theater operating in a community helps show a positive attitude to residents. A board*.! up theater soon becomes a real eyesore and reflects some real negatives. As for the operator, Gary (I don’t know his last name) always has been nice to us. We kid a lot and I frankly enjoy having him there. This area has little enough for people of all ages lo do. The price for the Cinema is $3 for adults. That's about half what theaters charge in the cities. if the S3 adult charge isn’t enough of a bargain, Gary offers two nights a week for $1.50! The person from Woodland was upset about the seating, but it’s first come, first served as long as I’ve been going to the show. We sug­ gest you get there early on the $1.50 nights, especially with first-line movies! So, in conclusion, I'm glad the Cinema is in business and glad Gary (what ever his last name is) is running it! Karen Rogers Gen Denny Hector Arias Herma Dehn John Van Statton Dick VanArnam Wendell Dilworth Hastings Schools should make cuts like others To the editor: After attending several recent Hastings school board meetings and listening to the discussions that have taken place regarding the expense of operating our schools, it is in­ teresting to note that one subject seems to be taboo. That subject is the wages and fringe benefits for school employees. The single most expensive portion of the school district's $10.2 million annual budget is wages and benefits. Those of us who work in industry know all to well how industry handles reduced income, such as the school district is experiencing. First come layoffs, next no pay raises, then cuts in or elimination of benefits, and in some cases wage cuts. With a new teachers’ contract coming up, I surely hope that the bargaining committee will discuss with local industry viable ways of reducing the wage and fringe benefit expense subjected on our school district. To give you an idea of the dollars involved, last year we paid in excess of S40G.000 into the system’s retirement fund. Additionally, we paid in excess of $600,000 for hospitaliza­ tion insurance and. over half of the $10.2 million annual budget went to wages. Further, we in industry have seen, that the last place in an organization to see cuts is in the administration. In some ca. :s this non­ productive burden to the system is never touched by the budget cutting axe, when libraries and the like are the first to go. It is my opinion that should the school board decide to go for a third try at increasing the millage, it will probably fail. It will not be because the voters in the school district arc selfish, but because the voters arc looking for fiscal responsiblity in its" school system. Voters in the school district have had it rough the last ten yea-s with a bad economy, plant layoffs, wage and benefit concessions, an agricultural depression, and higher overall taxes. The voters have had lo balance their budgets the hard way, by making cuts wherever necessary. It is time our school system did the same. A lot of good-paying jobs have been lost in this school district. The school system does not have an unlimited funding source in its property owners. It may have only been a 4.18-mill increase, but when budgets are stretched to the limit, the extra money just isn’t there for the non-essentials. While the recent millage increase was pro­ mpted by Governor Blanchard’s recent 12 percent cut in state aid to our schools, we, as taxpayers, did not receive an equal cut in our stale income taxes. We ail need to urge our state senators and representatives to stop cutting state aid to our schools. In fact, we must urge an increase in Slate aid back to levels of previous years. Our children are not only our future, our state’s future and our country’s future. John Rohe Hastings Hastings Registered voters across the state will be going to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots for candidates running in the primary election. While most candidates are running unopposed on their party's slate, many positions, such us Barry County drain commissioner, have candidates running from only one party. Consequently, the primary election will decide the race. Do you plan to vote In the primary next Tuesday? Why or why not? Herma Dehn, Gun Lake: "I hadn’t really decided." Karen Rogers, Houghton Lake: "I’m not sure. I probably will because I know a few of the people who are running." Dick VanArnam, Hastings: "1 haven't thought that much about it I'll think about it before lhe weekend." Banner Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box b (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michiaan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 28, Thursday, July 28.1988 Subscription Rates: $13.00 pef year in Barry County; $15.00 per year in adjoining counties; and $16.50 per year elsewhere. Gen Denny, Hastings: "I plan on voting. Il’s important especially when you have opposition sc you can get your party in so you know who'll run in the fall election." John Van Stratton, Kalamazoo: "We vole all the lime. We never miss one. We've had some dandy ones lately. I think il's important to vote in lhe primaries." Hector Arias, Portage: "I don't live here, but I will vote in Portage." Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted^ We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 28, 1988 Dewey A. Perkins Lansing M. Gilbert LAKE ODESSA - Dewey A. Perkins, 82, of Lake Odessa passed away Thursday, July 21, 1988 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Perkins was born on August 18,1905 in McGoffer, Kentucky, the son of Milton and Myrtle Perkins. He was raised in Kentucky. He was married to Lydia Tackett in. Kentucky, she preceded him in death in 1969. On June 14,1970 he married Lillian Binion in Woodbury. Mr. Perkins was employed at the coal mines of Kentucky for 26 years before moving to Sunfield in 1946. He then worked at Fisher Body in Lansing from 1946 until his retirement in 1962. In 1969 he moved to Woodbury. He was a member of the Gospel Assembly Church in Lansing. Mr. Perkins is survived by his wife, Lillian; six sons, James of Lansing, Paul of Grand Ledge, Dewey, Jr. of Ionia, Roy of Marion, North Carolina, JD. of Holt and Mark of Grand Ledge; three daughters, Jessie Hogan of Port­ land, Evangeline Martinez of Grand Rapids and Bobbie Shade of Woodbury; one step­ daughter, Dot Wilson of Fordland, Missouri; one stepson, Richard Binion of Sierra Vista, Arizona; 37 grandchildren; several great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and great great great grandchildren; one sister, Daisy Rice of Irwin, Tennessee; one half brother, Kenneth Perkins of Marshall. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sandra Carr in December 1987. Funeral services were held Monday, July 25, 1988 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Rev. Duane Walter officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. HASTINGS - Lansing M. Gilbert, 71, of 5366 Gun Lake Rd., Hastings, passed away Saturday, July 23, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Gilbert was born on September 5,1916 in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of Francis and Dolla (Myers) Gilbert. He was raised in several Michigan communities as a child. He graduated in 1934 from Royal Oak High School and went on to attend Michigan State University and Eastern Michigan University where he majored in Industrial Arts. He was a veteran of World War II in the United Slate Army. He was married to Meredith L. Kamemaat on May 30, 1947. They came to the Hastings area in 1947. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company for 10 years and was a self-employed carpenter most of his working life, retiring in 1979. He promoted many outdoors activities including a Community Rock Club and organ­ ized several scenic color tours. He designed, built and operated the State 4-H Road Show for many years. He was well known in the area for his slide-tape presentations, which he gave to various community and senior citizens groups. He was a member and current president of the Barry County Historical Society, lhe Audubon Society, Hi-Nooners, long time 4-H Leader and past member of the State 4-H Council, long time volunteer at Hastings Provincial House and for nearly 30 years assisted the Cotyells, Missioanies to the Deaf in the Orient Mr. Gilbert is survived by his wife, Mere­ dith; three daughters, Mrs. Ken (Lori) Conklin and Mrs. Douglas (Joyce) Griffin of Hastings and Mrs. Don (Diane) Woemer of Washington, North Carolina; two sons, Glenn Gilbert of Goshen, Indiana and Ivan Gilbert of Portage, Michigan; 15 grandchildren; and two aunts, Beulah Morrison of Elk Rapids, Michigan and Ferae Price of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 26, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Arnett officiating. Burial was at the Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Coryells, M:ssionaries to the Deaf in the Orient or LC.U. at Pennock Hospital. ATTEND SERVICES —........ .. — .................................. ......................... — ST. Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. Nonh St.. Michael Amon. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. July 31 - 8:00 Early Service (Conununion); 9:15 Church school (ail ages); 10:30 Worship (Communion. Thursday. July 28 - 7:30 Adult Membership; 8:00 AA. Saturday. July 30 -10:30 Adult Membership; 2:30 Golf Outing. 8:00 NA. Aug. 1-3 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School. (All Ages.) HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. G Kent Keller. Pauor, Eileen A. Higbee Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. 9:30 morning worship service, nursery provided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH AM & FM. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule for Sum­ mer months (Memorial Day through Labor Day): Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday, 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7:00 p.m. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. Ml 49058. Nor­ man Herron. Minister, telephone (6161 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian ex­ perience makes you a member, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Wo'ship Service; 6 p.m. • Fellow? nip Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School, 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Schoo) Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. - The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45. classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour, 6:00 (Etetn. Bi­ ble Quiz Team* " JO). Bible Study, Tues., r :.’0 p.m. with SMM club foi _,.rls and GBB club for boys. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY HASTINGS SAVIMS A LOAN ASSOCIATION COLEMAN AGENCY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship II a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. Hastlntt, Inc. WHEN FUNCHAL HOMES Hooting* — NMhvllle FLEXFAl INCORPORATED of Het Ungt NAINMAL BANK OF HASTINGS TM8MTMMBHMEW AND REMINDER ■ ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banficld Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day. 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer, Pastor, Junes R. Barrett. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday room­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided lo and from room­ ing services. Prayer meeting. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun day School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service al 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. HASTMOS MANUFACTURING CO. Halting!. AAkhigon nOCeehU. — Ho»l<ngi. M.chigon Helen M. Severance BATTLE CREEK - Helen M. Severance, 87, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 1988 at Leila Hospital. Mrs. Severance was born on May 12,1901 in Battle Creek the daughter of Albert and Mamie (Preston) Ashley. She lived in Battle Creek her School in 1917. He served in the United States Navy in World War I and World War II. He retired from lhe Department of Water and Power in Los Angeles after 26 years. His marriage to Greta Knoll ended in divorce. Mr. Gibson is survived by his wife, Frances; two daughters, Marcella Creger of Lakewood, California, with whom he lived the last two years and June Knoll of Utah; two sons, Earl and Donald Gibson, both of California; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, and one half-brother, Orville DeBolt, now of Naples, Florida. Burial was in Riverside National Cemetery. Michael J. Bont HICKORY CORNERS - Michael J. Bont, 31, of 5112 W. Hickory Rd, Hickory Corners passed away July 16,1988 at Borgess Medical Center after a long illness. Mr. Bont was born on June 3,1957 in Kala­ mazoo, the son of John and Carol (Thornton) Vlaz Jr. He attended the Gull Lake Public Schools. He served with the United States Army in 1974 and 1975. He was formerly employed with Coachman Industries of Middlebury, IN. Mr. Bont is survived by his mother and step­ father, Carol and Eldon Mackey of Hickory Comers; his father and step-mother, John and Doris Vlaz of Pharr, TX; two sisters, Mrs. Fred (Tamara) Girdley of Climax and Mrs. Bruce (Tori) Bowen of Kendallville, TN; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Stephanie Bont of Battle Creek; his maternal grandparents, Earl and Edith Thornton of Kalamazoo; his paternal grandparents, John and Mary Vlaz Sr. of Mission, TX; six nieces and two nephews; several aunts and uncles. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitaion at the funeral home. A private graveside service will take place at a late date at Fort Custer National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family desires that contributions be made to the Hospice of Barry Cour.ty, the Hickory Corners American Legion Post #484 or the Delton V.F.W. Post #422. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. entire life. She was married to Charles E. Severance on May 17,1919 in Battle Creek. He preceded her in death on November 5, 1983. She enjoyed gardening at her home. Mrs. Severance is survived by two sons, Charles E. Severance, Jr. of Holly and Clarerxx Severance of Battle Creek; eight daughters, Denise Cook of Hastings, Erma Maddix of Flint, Genevieve Crumback of Battle Creek, Arleta Mack of Battle Creek, Jacqueline Whidby of Battle Creek, Phyllis Burman of Ada, Winifred Langridge of Kalamazoo, and Lucille Newberry of Bedford; 27 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 15 great great grandchil­ dren; 12 step great great grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Gibbons of New York City, New York and Francis O’Brien of Sommerville, Massachusettes. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 23,1988 at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek, with Rev. Ray L. Talmage offi­ ciating. Burial was at Banfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Association. Farmers to receive insurance coverage or double premiums Janet A. Offley WOODLAND - J «net A. Offley, 54, of 1754 Wellman Road, Woodland, passed away Sunday, July 24, 1988 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Offley was bom on April 21, 1934 in Hastings, lhe daughter of Ralph and Eileen (Burk) Burroughs. She graduated from Hast­ ings High School in 1953. She was married to Wayne Offley on July 18.1953 in Hastings. They made their home in lhe Hastings, Woodland areas. She was a member of the Hastings City B and, South Woodland Church of the Brethren where she taught Bible and Sunday School classes, Woodland Womens Study Club and Farm Bureau. Mrs. Offley is survived by her husband, Wayne (Ted); three daughters, Mrs. Roger (Nancy) Stowell. Mrs.Rodney (Susan) Pepper, and Mrs. Timothy (Mary Beth) Dickinson all of Woodland; one son, Robert at home; eight grandchildren; her mother, Eileen Burroughs of Hastings; her father-in-law, Wayne Offley, Sr. of Hastings. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 27, 1988 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Rev. Robert Kersten officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions have been estab­ lished for the Faith Bible Church and Wood­ land United Methodist Church. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hangcrmk, Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHI RCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Chruch. Hastings. Saturday Mass6:30p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Michigan fanners who applied for drought insurance will soon receive either the coverage they applied for or double their premiums back as a result of the combined ef­ forts of Farm Credit Services of Mid­ Michigan and the Chubb Insurance Group. On Friday, July 15, Chubb announced that it will issue $40 million in total drought in­ surance coverage to be spread among ten Midwestern states including Michigan. Qualified applicants not receiving the in­ surance will receive a payment from Chubb equal to the amount of premium they paid in connection with their applications. Recently. Farm Credit Services returned, with interest, all premiums collected by it for drought coverage. This refund, when coupled with lhe Chubb payment, will result in ap­ plicants who were unsuccessful in obtaining drought coverage getting twice their premium payment back. "We are pleased with Chubb's prompt ac­ tion,” said James Bremer, chief executive of­ ficer of FCS. "But the decision of whether or not to accept the insurer's proposal is one which must be made by the individual applicant.” "Those who decide to take these payments should realize a good return on their premium. In fact, depending upon future rain­ fall amounts, that return could exceed payments made under the drought insurance policies which were issued.” Following the June 15 deadline for applica­ tions, Farm Credit Services of Mid-Michigan and the Chubb Insurance Group have been working in cooperation with one another and the office of the Michigan Insurance Commis­ sioner to resolve problems created by the un­ precedented demand for drought insurance coverage. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Res. Mary Hom of­ ficiating Banficld Sunday School 9 a.m.. Banficld Worship 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel Sunday School 9: 30; Country Chapel Worship 10: 30. by Catherine Lucas Because of the retirement ot three spent the Fourth of July weekend with their members of the Woodland Township Board, parents, LaVeme and Jean Roberts and Wayne Hcnney, supervisor; Lucy Grove. Jordan,He graduated Mildred Steury of Hastings. from Nashville High They were treasurer; and Dallas Rush, trustee, there is a enroute from the cast coast back lo California lively primary campaign going on in the on a combination business and pleasure trip township this year. for Pacific Electro-Data Company, which All but one of the board positions has multi­ they own. ple candidates in the Republican primary, Tom and Janet flew to California on July 5, with Douglas Mackenzie and Dareil Slater leaving Denyee to spend two weeks with her running for supervisor, Cheryl Alien and grandparents. When she flew home last week. Peggy France running for treasurer, and Denyee took her close friend. Kathy Duane Bump running unopposed for trustee. Rodrigucz of Lake Odessa, with her to spend Both Mary Jo Bump and Diane Barnum are two weeks with the Steurys in California. running aginst incumbent clerk Carol Hewitt. A wheat stubble field farmed by Ronnie Earl Engle is running for supervisor on the Enz and owned by Wayne Hazel caught fire Democratic primary ticket. Be sure to vote in just before the recent rains. The fire raced the township primary, as a great many posi­ toward the LaVeme Roberts home before the tions will be filled at that time. Woodland and Lake Odessa fire departments Cliff Mattson had a mild stroke last week arrived to control it. The blaze got into the and is recovering at Pennock Hospital. fence row at the back of the field and did con­ Harold Price, former pastor of Woodbury siderable damage to a small orchard owned by United Brethren Church, conducted services Wayne Hazel. It started beside Woodland at Kilpatrick Church Sunday for the second Road and both fire departments believe it was week, while George Speas is on vacation. caused by a cigarette thrown from a passing When the Lake Odessa Masonic Lodge car. and Eastern Star held a combined potluck din­ The Kussmaul family held its bi-annual ner at Lakewood United Methodist Church picnic reunion at the Woodland Herald last Wednesday, Harold and Nell Stannard, Classic Memorial Park Sunday. There were Vera and Ruth Newton and Jim and Cathy around 55 people representating four genera­ Lucas from Woodland were among the 30 tions of the family at the potluck dinner. Ella who attended. The Unique Washtub Trio, Kantner said they had lots of chicken. consisting of Rose and Clyde Kuempel from The eldest Kussmaul at the gathering was Hastings and Fern Tisher of Lake Odessa, Stuart Kussmaul of Woodland. He was ac­ entertained after dinner. companied by his children, Margene Gunther Harold and Nell Stannard took Garold of Kalamazoo and many of her family, and and Mercedeth McMillen to "The Edge," a R.J. Kussmaul of Lansing and most of his restaurant near Grand Rapids, to celebrate family. Garold’s birthday last Tuesday evening. Lurene Kussmaul Enncs and her daughter, Lakewood United Methodist Church held Ella Kantner, were accompanied at the reu­ a family camp at Lakeview Camp near Six nion by Ella's husabnd, Marvin, their three Lakes last week. Several families went to the children and grandchildren. Virginia camp .Wednesday, and more came Friday Kussmaul Watson from Grand Ledge and evening. Over the weekend there were 80 some of her children and grandchildren were people representating 22 families at camp. able to come. They held camp fires with skits and singing, Henry DeClercq~and some of his family enjoyed homemade ice cream and had lots of came from Lansing. Clarence Kussmaul was fun swimming and hiking, as well as other at the reunion with his new wife. camping activities. Ella Kantner spent most of the day updating Tom and Janet Roberts Steury and their her geneological records of the Kussmaul daughter, Denyee, of Mission Viejo, Calif., family by adding births, marriages and deaths in the last two years. Pioneer Bank EFFECTIVE ANNUAL j YIELD | NORTH BRANCH MICHIGAN $10 000 MINIMUM DEPOSIT 13131688 3051 or 1 800 6?? 1889 REPORT OF CONDITION ConsalkUting domestic and foreign subsidiaries of the National Bank of Hastings in ths State of Michigan, at the close of business on June 30, 1988. Published in response to coll mode by Comptroller of the Currency, under title 12, United States Code, Section 161. Charter Number 13857 Comptroller of the Currency Seventh District. STATEMENT Of KSOUKES * UASUTKS . — ASSETS — Cash and balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin Interest-bearing balances................................................................................... Securities Federal funds sold Securities purchased under agreements to resell Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases, net of unearned income LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve Loans and leases.net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve Assets held in trading accounts Premises and fixed assets (ncluding capitalized leases) Other real estate owned Investments In unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies. Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding Intangible assets.. Other assets..................................................... ... Total assets................................................... Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823<j) Total assets and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823J).. THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS 3,548 1,100 12,157 1,000 none 12,974 125 none 12,849 none 937 none none none none 560 32,151 none 32,151 — LIABILITIES — Deposits: In domestic offices Noninterest-bearing.. Interest-bearing.. Federal funds purchased.. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury Other borrowed money Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases Bank's llaoility on acceptances executed and outstanding Notes and debentures subordinated to deposits Other liabilities Total liabilities Limited-life preferred stock Grace Lutheran Church VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL • August 1 thru 5 • 239 E. North St., Hastings, Ml Evenings 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. — ALL INTERESTED WELCOME — 28,441 6,013 22,428 none none none none none none none 201 28.642 none EQUITY CAPITAL First United Methodist Church to have VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WONDER FAIRE Woodland News ANNUAL — Pre-School thru Junior High & Adults — Dowling Area 80SLEY PHARMACY Earl Warren Gibson LOS ANGELES - Earl Warren Gibson, 87, formerly of Nashville passed away May 9, 1988 in Los Angeles. He was born on July 24, 1900, the son of Prentice and Edith (Warren) Gibson in Maple ; ; ...with hands on experience of God’s power and how to apply it in your lives. • • • J Fun for all! • Date • August 1-5; Age Group - 4 year olds, and up through 6th grade; Time - 9-11:30. • • • • Perpetual preferred stock Common stock...................................................................... ~ Surplus„..................................................................................................................... Undivided profits and capital reserves Total equity capital.......................................................................................Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823Q) Total equity capital and losses deferred pursuant to 12 US.C. 1823(j) Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, equity capital, and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 18230) We, the undersigned directors, attest to the correct­ ness of this statement of resources and liabilities. We declare that it has been examined by us, and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the instructions and is true and correct. Jack E. Echtinaw Thomas T. Groos Robert W. Sherwood none 450 500 2,559 3,509 none 3,509 32,151 I, Marian K. Wurm, Vice President and Cashier of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Condition is true and correct lo the best of my knowledge and belief. Marian K. Wurm July 19. 1988 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 28, 1988 — Page 5 NOTICE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION AND LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION TO: QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS, BARRY AND ALLEGAN COUNTIES, MICHIGAN: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Special Election will be held in the School District on MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1988 SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION The purpose of the Special School Election is to submit to the vote of the registered electors of the School District the following proposition: Gillons-Jyl announce engagement Hartzler-Enz announce engagement Walburg-Tooker announce engagement Daryl and Kay Hartzlcr and Bill and Helen Bulling all of Lake Odessa have announced the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Diane, to Keith James Enz. son of Ronald and Norinc Enz. of Lake Odessa. The bride-to-be is a 1985 graduate of Lakewood High School and is attending Davenport College in Grand Rapids. The prospective groom is a graduate of Lakewood High School and ITT Technical In­ stitute-and is employed at Grand Rapids Of­ fice Supply in Grand Rapids. The couple is planning an Aug. 27 wedding. The marriage of Sharon D. Walburg and Daniel C. Tooker will be solemnized on Sept. Harold and Edith Benedict, of Vermont­ ville. have announced the engagement and ap­ proaching marriage of their daughter, Brenda Jyl. to Mitchell Gillons. of Woodland, son of Wesley and Opal Gillons of Woodland. Both Mitchell and Brenda arc employed by the State of Michigan. A Sept. IO wedding is being planned. The bride-to-be, of Pine Creek Avenue, Grandville, is the daughter of Jack and Mary Walburg of Lake Grove Avenue, East Grand Rapids. She is a graduate of East Grand Rapids High School and Hope College. The future groom, of Holland, is the son of Robert and Phyllis Tooker of Freeport. He, too, is a graduate of Hope College, as well as of Thomapple Kellogg High School. Barry-Howell announce engagement Marcella and Lynn Barry have announced the engagement of their daughter. Teresa Lynne Barry, to David Gary Howell, son of Lynda and Mike Rosenberg and Gary and Kay Howell. The bride-elect is a 1984 Hastings High School graduate and graduated from Grand Valley State University in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in social work. The prospective bride-groom graduated from Hastings High School in 1986, and recently graduated from San Diego Naval School of Health Sciences. She is registered with lhe bridal registry al True Value. They will exchange lhc:r wedding vows Sept. 17. Williams to observe 40th wedding anniversary Baxter-Ackman united in marriage Kimberly Ann Baxter became the bride of David James Beckman Saturday, July 2. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William D. Baxter of Hastings, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beckman of Shelby. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Al Weenink at the Western Theological Seminary in Holland. The bride, who entered with her father, was gowned in chanange brocade. The bodice was fitted with a V-waistline that worked into a mocked jacket, and the neckline a modified sweetheart. Beaded rosettes accented the over the shoulder area. The panelled sweep train was caught with a bridal rose fluting the train and fell from the softly gathered skirt. The headpiece was of matching brocade. Ils Julietstyled cap was detailed in pearl clusters and sprays. The circle cut illusion fell to fingertip length. She carried her mother's white Rainbow Bi­ ble with peach roses from which satin bands and ivy cascaded. Sandra Kuhn, matron of honor for her sister, was in seafoam aqua lalique taffeta. The dress had a shirred bodice affect, square neckline and puffed sleeves that were slightly gathered. The skirt of taffeta was circular and floor length. She wore a matching picture hat with tulle netting. She carried an ice cream cone filled with mini carnations, roses and ivory streamers. Nance Bednarski of Sterling Heights and Jackie Sprcitzer of Allegan were bridesmaids. Tod Gugino of Holland was the bestman and Brian Beckman of Pentwater and Robert Beckman Jr. of Shelby were groomsmen. William D. Baxter Jr. of Ann Arbor and Jef­ frey M. Baxter of Hastings, brothers of the bride, were ushers. Bradley D. Kuhn, a«y. one. nephew of the bride, was an honorary usher. All wore black tuxedoes and bouton­ nieres of peach sweetheart roses. Robert Oster played a program of bridal music and accompanied Miss Patti Aumick, soloist. A dinner reception was held at the Tara in Saugatuck with entertainment by the Sound Odyssey. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Decamp served as master and mistress of ceremony for the evening with Dr. and Mrs. William D. Baxter Jr. serving as host and hostess. Sarah Yost, Michelle McKay, Colleen Yeoman. Laura Wiswell and Chris Yeoman and Sandi Carlson assisted at the reception. The couple left on a wedding trip following the reception. Grandparents in attendance were Loma Meyers of Columbus. Ind., and Mr. and Mrs. A Stanley Baxter. Out-of-town guests at the ceremony were from Indiana. Illinois, Wisconsin. Utah and Nebraska. The bride was honored at a brunch and linen shower given by Marilyn DenHartog. A misccllandous luncheon shower was given by Kay Loftus and Margaret Decamp. The cou­ ple was honored with a Fun and Games Picnic hosted by Mr. and Mrs Steve Bednarski and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Allen The couple will reside in Holland Weller-John^ united in marricige On Saturday. May 21. Angela Weller was married to Dr. Marc Johnson at St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings. Father Leon Pohl, assisted by the Rev. Sidney Short, per­ formed the double-ring ceremony. Angie is the daughter of Mr. Bernie Weller and Mrs. Alvina Weller of Hastings. Her grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Weller of Hastings and Mrs. Helene Barz of Bellevue and the late Adolf Barz. Marc is the son of Mr. Thomas Johnson and Mrs. Sandy Johnson of Hastings. His grand­ parents arc Mrs. Beatrice Popiclarz of Muskegon and the late Mr. Kenneth Parker &hd Mrs. Beatrice of Muskegon and the late Mr. Oscar Johnson. The bride wore an ivory satin gown with a portrait neckline, accented with a fitted bodice of alencon lace and pearls. It also had puffed sleeves with alencon lace and a chapel-length train tiered with bow accents. A bridal hat of alencon lace and pearls accented with a nylon puff and pearl sprays completed her look. The groom wore a matching ivory tuxedo with tails. Traci Wilson, friend of the bride, served as maid of honor. The bridemaids were Jodi Miller. Gwen Becker and Lena Harb. The flowergirl was Lisa Davison, cousin of the groom. Brad Johnson, brother of the groom, served as best man. The groomsmen were Matt Short. Wil Cwikiel. and John Halmaghi. Scott and Trent Weller, brothers of the bride, were ushers. The ringbearcr was Brandon Thorsen, cousin of lhe groom. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bender were the vocalists, accompanied by Victor Barz. cousin of the bride. The reception was held at the Middleville Inn. i’he bride graduated from the University of Michigan School of Business Administration on April 30. She is currently employed as an accountant with Coopers and Lybrand in Albany, New York. The groom graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry on April 30. He is currently practicing in lhe Capital Area. After a week-long honeymoon in Ixtapa. Mexico, lhe couple made their new home in Ballston Lake. New York. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Williams of 1234 Cooper Rd.. Dowling, will celebrate their 40th anniversary with an open house Satur­ day, July 30. at Plcasantview Family Church. 2601 Lacey Rd.. Dowling, from 2-5 p.m. The open house will be hosted by their four sons, Michael Williams of Hastings. Brad Williams of Battle Creek. Douglas Williams, of Dowling and Rick Williams of Battle Creek. The couple also has five grandchildren. Ronald and the former Mary Jane Halstead were married July 31. 1948. in Bellevue. He presently is employed at Kellogg Co. as a machine repairman. He enjoys fishing, hun­ ting. and gardening. Mary Jane worked 12 years at Lake view General Hospital. She now is active in church activities at Plcasantview Family Church. The couple requests no gifts. Beaudry- VandenBosch announce engagement Maureen (Micki) Beaudry of Hastings Kel­ ly VandenBosch of Grand Rapids will ex­ change wedding vows on Nov. 12. The birde-to-be is the daughter of Joe and Jan Beaudry, also of Hastings. She is a graduate of Sparta High School and Chic University of Cosmetology. She is a hair stylist for the New Design in Caledonia. The future groom is the son of Joyce VandenBosch of Holland. He is a graduate of West Ottawa High School and Ferris State University. He is employed al X Rite in Grand Rapids. Davis-Willson announce engagement Timothy K. and Annetta Dawn Willson of Hastings, have announced the engagement of •ftch daughter. Angela Dawn, to Micheal william Davis III. son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip L. Gasper and Mr. and Mrs. Mike W. Davis Jr., all of Hastings. Angela is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Micheal graduated from Hastings High School in 1987, and works at E.W. Bliss. The couple is planning an Oct. 8 wedding. Filter-Heuker announce engagement Lawrence R. Filter and Janice K. Filter, of Nashville, along with Mr. and Mrs. James Hcukcr of Cutlerville, have announced the engagement of their children Jennifer Lynn Filter and Edwin Dale Hcukcr. Jennifer is a 1984 graduate of Maple Valley High School. She is employed at Hastings Saving and Loan in Hastings. Ed is a 1982 graduate of South Christian High School in Grand Rapids. He is employed at C&F Stamping in Grand Rapids. An Oct. 15 wedding is being planned. Beckers to observe 40th wedding anniversary An open house will be held on Sunday. July 31. from 2-5 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings to honor Homer and Esther Becker on their 40th an­ niversary. They were married June 14. 1948. Friends and relatives arc invited L help them celebrate the occasion, and the couple requests no gifts. The celebration will be hosted by their children Anne and Vince LaPorte and Mary Jane and Ed Banficld. Their grandchildren. Ed. Mary. Laura, and Jim Banficld. will assist. Williams celebrated 25th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary July 11. The Williams have one son and two daughters and thicc grandchildren. They celebrated with a two-wcek trip to German). PROPOSITION “A” SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE Article 9 of the State Constitution authorizes the voters to increase the total amount of taxes which may be assessed against all taxable property located in the Delton Kellogg Schools, Barry and Allegan Counties, School District. Shall the tax limitation be increased by, and the Board of Education be authorized to levy, 2.0 mills ($2.00 per $1,000.00 o' state equalized valuation) for the years 1988-1990, inclusive, for school operating purposes? LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION The law prohibits the Inspectors of Election from receiv­ ing the vote of a person residing in a registration school district whose name is not registered as an elector In the City or Township in which such person resides. The last day on which a person may register to be eligi­ ble to vote in the Special School Election is MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1988 Registrations must be received not later than 5:00 p.m. on such date. If you are not now a registered voter, you may register with your City or Township Clerk. You may also register at any branch office of the Secretary of State, but such registra­ tion shall not be effective until the appropriate Clerk deter­ mines that the registrant is qualified. POLLING PLACE. The designated place for holding the Special School Elections is as follows: Upper Elementary School Gymnasium 327 North Grove Street Delton, Michigan POLLING HOURS. The polls shall be opened at 7:00 a.m. and shall be continuously opened until 8:00 p.m. and no longer. Every qualified elector present and in line at the polls at the hour prescribed for closing shall be allowed to vote. THIS NOTICE Is given by order of the Board of Education. Dated: July 11, 1988 Dorothy E. Kettle, Secretary Board of Education ALLEGAN COUNTY TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE I Frederick G. Edgerton, Treasurer of Allegan County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of July 15,1988, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Con­ stitution of Michigan, and as apportioned by county referen­ dum in 1965, In any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Delton Kellogg School District in Allegan County, Michigan, is as follows: Unit Voted Mills Years Effective 1.00 1987-1991 By Allegan County: Roads 0.70 1986-1990 By GunPlain Twp. 23.10 1986-1990 By School District .50 1988-1992 1.25 Unlimited By Allegan Intermediate 1.78 Unlimited 1.25 Unlimited By Barry Intermediate 0.50 Unlimited The foregoing extra voted taxes do not include any bond issues voted under the nonapplication of limitation provi­ sions of the Constitution of Michigan, such bond issues not being required to be recorded In the office of the county treasurer. This certification is made in connection with an election to be held in the Delton Kellogg School Disctrict, Allegan County, Michigan on August 29, 1988. Dated at Allegan, Michigan Frederick G. Edgerton July 15, 1988 Allegan County Treasurer COUNTY TREASURER’S STATEMENT In accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Pro­ perty Tax Limitation Act, the undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increases in the total tax rate limitation, in any local units affecting the taxable property in the School District named hereafter and the years such increases are effective are as follows: LOCAL UNIT VOTEPINCREASE YEARS EFFECTIVE 1988-1991 .25 mills Barry County Indefinitely 1.25 mills Barry Intermediate none Baltimore Township none Barry Township 1988 2 mills Hope Township 1988-1990 1 mill Johnstoyvn Township none Orangeville Township 2.5 mills Prairieville Township 1988-1991 .5 mill Yankee Springs Twp. This Statement does not Include tax rate limitation in­ creases not required to be filed with the County Treasurer pursuant to Section 3 of the Property Tax Limitation Act. This Statement is made in connection with an election to be held by the local unit named hereafter: Local Unit Election Delton Kellogg Schools August 29, 1988 Barry County DATED: July 18, 1988 Juanita Yarger Barry County Treasurer �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 28, 1988 NOTICE TO THE ELECTORS OF WOODLAND TOWNSHIP To the qualified electors of Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan: WHEREAS, at a meeting of the Woodland Township Board held on the 27th day of December, 1987, a franchise ordinance was adopted, entitled as follows: An ordinance granting to Tri-County Electrical Cooperative, its suc­ cessors and assigns, the right, power and authority to construct, maintain and commercially use electric lines consisting of towers, masts, poles, crossarms, guides, braces, feeders, transmission and distribution wires, transformers and other electrical appliances on, under, along and across the highways, streets, alleys, bridges and other public places and to do a local electric business in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, for a period of thir­ ty years. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that election will be held in Woodland Township at the Township Hall on Tuesday, August 2, 1988, and the polls of the election will be opened at 7:00 in the forenoon until 8:00 in the afternoon, daylight savings time for the purpose of voting on the confirmation of the action of the Woodland Township Board Tn gran­ ting the above franchise. The proposal as it will appear on the ballot is as follows: Confirming grant of franchise to Tri-County Electric Cooperative, its successors and assigns, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and commercially using electric lines consisting of towers, masts, poles, crossarms, guides, braces, feeders, transmission and distribu­ tion wires, transformers and other electrical appliances on, off, under, along and across the highways, streets, alleys, bridges, and other publlci places, and to do a local electric business in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan for a period of thirty years. ( ( ) Yes ) No POLLING PLACE LOCATION: Township Hall, Woodland Township. The franchise as granted by the township board is on file with the undersigned township clerk for the purpose of inspection by the qualified electors. Ann Landers Her urge to kill was controlled Dear Ann Landers: 1 was stopped cold by the letter from the woman in Kalamazoo whose mind snapped and she felt the urge to kill somebody. Anybody. Her psychiatrist said her sudden impulse was the result of years of bottled-up rage against her mother first, then her husband. I was married to a man who paid absolutely no attention to me after wc returned from our honeymoon. He refused to touch me. let alone have sex. I was treated like some son of loathsome creature who had a contagious disease. If my hand accidentally brushed his. he would jump a foot. One evening as I was preparing supper. I walked past him and my face touched his. He shouted, "Get away from me!” I was holding a carving knife at the time and was seized with the sudden impulse to stab him in the back. As much as 1 hated lhe man. such a thought had never before crossed my mind. By the grace of God I pulled myself together and put the knife down. But when I read that letter in your column I remembered how close I had come to plunging the knife between my husband's shoulder blades. Thank lhe good Lord 1 am out of that mar­ riage now and seeing a wonderful man. I can’t tell you how closely your column mirrors life and how much I’ve learned from it. Please keep writing for many years to come. — Grand Rapids Women. Dear G.R.: Thanks for those kind words. I plan to keep at it until my typewriter falls apart or my brain goes haywire, whichever comes first. Congratulations for getting out of that miserable marriage and turning your life around. Aversion by conversion By order of the township board. Dated: June 27, 1988 Carol Hewitt, Woodland Township Clerk Dear Ann Landers: Please help me save a friendship of 30 years. My friend has become deeply religious, which is her business, but she is now trying to convert everyone she knows. Our children (three teenagers) leave when “Mrs. X" comes to the house. My husband has threatened to throw her out. I know she means well, but wc arc comfortable with our religious beliefs and have no interest in join­ ing her church. 1 have told Mrs. X as politely as I can that wc don't want to hear any more about her new-found faith, but she is obsessed with the subject. I’d welcome any suggestions, Ann. My patience is wearing thin. — On the Ragg­ ed Edge in Ohio. “ Dear Edge: Obviously you have been too polite. It appears as if you are going to have to tell Mrs. X that the next time she starts to talk about religion you will ask her to leave. Then do it. Locked bathroom is answer Dear Ann Landers: The office building where I am employed has very nice bathrooms for both men and women. It has come to my attention that a women I work with has been using the men’s bathroom because it is closer. Recently she walked in on a client of ours, who was purple with rage when he reported this incident. Twice this week men from our office turned around and walked out because she was in there. This woman has been instructed several times to use the ladies* room. Her answer has been, “How do they Know I’m the woman?” They know because they recognized her. Please tell me how to deal with this thick­ skinned numbskull. — Kidney Problems in Brooklyn. Dear Kid: Most office buildings keep the lavatories locked and the tenants have keys. I recommend this procedure, as a matter of pro­ tection against creeps of both sexes who hang out in the wrong bathroom. Golfer ranks sex subpar The Barry County PJJE2 FAIR is over Dear Ann Landers: This came across my desk at work today. I’m sorry 1 don’t know where it came from or who wrote it, but I thought your readers might find it interesting and controversial. — Your Avid Fan Up North. Dear Avid: It is both interesting and con­ troversial. My comment will come later. Thanks for sending it. but the FREE Exchange student to Germany returns home to Hastings ■ Continue... at MILLER’S FURNITURE and CARPET STORE!” ALL THIS FREE WITH THE PURCHASE OF NEW CARPETING & PAD | Carpet Prices $095 Start As Low As Os" Peter DeVault, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Marsh, has returned this week from a year of study abroad in Germany as a Congress-Bundestag Young Exchange Scholarship rcceipient. One of the only 300 students from the United States chosen for this government scholarship. DeVaull attended a "Gynasium” in West Germany, similar to an American high school in function but with heavier em­ phasis placed on academic study. The number of full one-year CongressBundestag scholarships allocated to each state is proportionate to state representation in Con­ gress, with at least two students chosen from most states. Conceived six years ago. The CongressBundestag Exchange Program is funded by members of lhe U.S. Congress and the Ger­ man Bundestag (parliament) and is designed to strengthen ties between the sucessor generations of each country. For more information on next year’s pro­ gram, contact your high school principal or call the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Office at (202) 966-6800. Miller’ 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE HOME MPROVEMDa LOAN ACCOUNT O FIRSTS AMERICA. Phone 945-2091 Dear Ann Landers: This letter is in response to "J.A. in Ky.” who blamed his maladjustment as an adult on lhe abuse he received as a child. I am a 74-year-oId female. My father beat me with baling wire, palm fronds, rawhide, lasso ropes, his belt, and whatever else he could get a hold of. As soon as 1 was handed my grammar school diploma I left home and never went back. I was 14. Take charge of your life and turn it around! Write for Ann Landers’ new booklet, "How to Make Friends and Stop Being Lonely." Send a check or money order for S3.50 and a self-addressed, stamped, business-size envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, Ill. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE. Lake Odessa News: Births at Sparrow Hospital from the Lake O area include Darcy and Roger MacDonald who have announced the birth of a daughter, Gabriel Alysha, on June 16; Brian and Rebec­ ca Haskins, a daughter, Kristin Marie, on June 19; and Debra and Dan Bessemer, a son, Sean Matthew, on June 14. Harry and Helen Peacock of Westphalia called on their mother Friday evening and treated her to dinner. Clare Highlen of 501 W. Musgrove Hwy., Lake Odessa, who has been employed at In­ tegral Engineering and Manufacturing for 18 years, has now retired and his last day of work was June 8. He and his wife of 35 years, Bet­ ty, will enjoy vacations or at least no factory work. Seven ladles of Mary Martha Guild of St. Edward's Church Altar Society enjoyed a pic­ nic Thursday evening at Sessions Lake and enjoyed the park facilities. Those attending were Mary Fran Armstrong, Frances Hybarger, Wilma Loftus, Maudeline Majinska, Agnes Slowcnski, Helen Richmond and Re inc Peacock. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Runyan on their marriage on July 8 at Sparta. They arc residing at Jordan Lake Odessa. The descendants of the Reuben and Elizabeth Shade families held their annual reunion at the Lake Odessa village park Sun­ day with 51 in attendance to enjoy a dinner and visiting. New officers for 1989 arc Steve Runyan, president; Jerry Stalter of Clarksville, vice president; and Ruth Peter­ man, secretary-treasurer. The reunion will be held same place and date next year, the se­ cond Sunday in July. The Erb Reunion will be held Sunday, Ju­ ly 31 at Gun Lake for potluck dinner followed by games, swimming and visiting. Leilah (Mrs. Lawrence) Runyan ot Sturgis was a Sunday visitor of Ruth Peterman and attended the open house honoring Helen Hallar. She was enroute on a trip to Honor. Real estate transfers include Everett and Ruth Bridgewater of Lake Odessa to Lloyd and Betty Makley also of Lake Odessa. James and Nancy Burleson to Allen Crandell both of Lake Odessa. Kathryn Wilcox of Clarksville to Carlton and Donna Wilcox also of Clarksville. Justin Ryan, weighing eight pounds, 13 ounces, was bom July 10 at a Grand Rapids Hospital to Larry and Cheryl Smith of Saranac. Grandparents are Shirley and Erwin Smith of Saranac and Carolyn Count, with great grandparents Agnes Count and Lucille Velmont Brauher, all of Clarksville. The newly-elected officers of the Lakewood Board of Education are Dean Hyde, president, of Lake Odessa; Lyn Fetter­ man, vice president; Tom Doyle of Freeport; and Jean Chase of Hastings. Treasurer Ed Markwart is the Michigan Association of School Boards liason and he is from Woodland. A new member added to the board this year is Ron Wells of Sunfield. Congratulations to Carolyn Ross and Michael Hilley of Shepard on their marriage at the First United Methodist Church at Mt. Pleasant June 21. The bride is the daughter of Hany and Catherine Ross of Mt. Pleasant and Michael’s parents are Vance and Ardene Lackey of Lake Odessa. The couple is living in Shepard following a honeymoon in Maine. the 1983 Class of Lakewood High School is planning a reunion to be held Aug. 13 at the Deer Run Golf Club, at 13955 Cascade Rd.. S.E. in Lowell. It will be from 7 p.m. to 1 p.m. If more information is needed, contact Matt O’Mara of Lake Odessa or Bob Hynes of Sunfield. Make Your Dieting More Exciting Earn Dollars on Pounds Lost! Center8 Tht uvight-loss professionals. FOR FAST EFFECTIVE & PERMANENT WEIGHT CONTROL The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held July 26, 1988 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. You can lose 17 to 25 lbs. every six weeks and up to 100 lbs. in just 9 months. Your inch loss will equal or exceed your pound loss! IS DIET CENTER FOR YOU? TAKE THIS QUIZ... NURSE AID CLASSES YES — To Start August 15, 1988 — FURNITURE & CARPET STORE Some use abuse to succeed What I endured in order to get a high school diploma would make a three-hour movie. By the time I was 42, 1 had earned three college degrees. I believe my principal motivation was to disprove my father’s admonition: •’You'll wind up in the gutter some day.” My haired was so strong that I vowed to prove him wrong. In addition to graduating magna cum laudc. I have written 10 books since I retired from teaching. I do volunteer work when I’m not writing. While in college, I learned why my father was so brutal. He had killed a man when I was 6 years old and was not punished. When his psyche could not tolerate lhe guilt, he beat me as an outlet for his anxiety and self-loathing. I refused to feel unworthy because I was do­ ing the best I could. During the Depression the banks closed and I lost my meager sav­ ings. so I graduated in a dress that was three years old and the wrong color. I guess 1 should be grateful for the miserable treatment I received at the hands of that cruel man. It made me — A Survivor in San Diego. Dear Survivor: Often when children are abused they develop all sorts of psychological problems and withdraw. Others, fueled by their anger lo succeed, become stronger in the broken places. I’m glad you were in that latter category. Congratulations. JLeacU t&e 'Way... — NOTICE — Yd. OPEN 9 a.m. ’til 8 p.m. Monday & Friday; 9 a.m. 'til 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Sex or Sports A recent survey asked men io choose between sex or their favorite athletic activity. The results were an education, to say the least. Would you believe that sex came in second with golfers? More golfers said that they would gladly forgo the pleasures of lhe flesh for the joy of their favorite sport. What's more, the golfers were most adamant in defending their choice. One golfer's view: "Five hours on 150 acres of perfectly manicured turf, breathing fresh air, experiencing the excitement of pars and birdies with my best friends. Compare that to five minutes of sub-par lovemaking with 150 pounds of a not-so-well groomed woman, who constantly complains about my income and lack of understanding. While playing golf, your partners give you praise and encouragement, even when you are not performing well. I don’t remember this ever happening in the bedroom.” Dear Avid: Whoever composed that little wife-bashing essay must be several strokes under par. If his golf game was as unsatisfac­ tory as his marriage appears to be. I’m sure he would gel some guidance from a pro. I recom­ mend that he give his marriage at least equal treatment. Potential Employment — part-time and weekends only. Must be 17 years old, 2 week classroom clinical certification course. Star­ ting wage $4.64 per hour. Excellent benefit package. Please apply in person before August 11, 1988. Thornapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE ROAD, HASTINGS The following questions might give you •n idea of whether you are a candidate for lhe complete Diet Center Program: NO Are you more than 10 pounds overweight? Hive you experienced the yo-yo syn­ drome of toting end then quickly regain­ ing weight? Have you been on a dial In lhe past six months? Do you ever starve yourself end then lose control and binge? s Have you fell hungry and weak cn other diets? Has It been mo-e than a year since you were al your Ideal weight? Do you find It difficult lo plen nutritious, balanced meals? Are you uMer a lol of stress? II you ensweted yei to any of these questions, you could very hkely be helped by the weight toss professionals al Dial Canter. Call Today for your FREE No-Obligation Consultation. HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.-II a.m. — Hastings — 948-4033 Call our Other Diet Center in Plainwell 685-6881 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 28, 1988 — Page 7 Legal Notices Tyden Park was g^ven to the city in June of 1938. These photos were taken in about the 1940's or 1950's. Taxes were the real concern in 1938. Money was very difficult to come by. Nobody was left untouched by the depres­ sion and most everyone had trouble meeting their expenses or at least suffered some monetary reversals. So when the discussion arose about tax increases, people were in­ terested. They wanted to know how much and when. It wasn't that the people would vote against school taxes, they voted for them over and over again. Education was the way out of poverty and schooling was the way to gain education. So. it wasn't surprising to sec the lead arti­ cle on June 2, 1938. discussing the lax alloca­ tions made for the schools. A second article told about the reduction in school aid from the state. Slating that Hastings district was getting a large cut in its funding the school board con­ sidered ' needed repairs on school property cannot be nude; that furnishing and equip­ ment... cannot be bought... It may mean a reduction of teacher's salaries, which certain­ ly ought not be made...” June 2 also was the issue that carried the ar­ ' (icies’on the fine observance of Decoration Day and the toll of death by preventable ac­ cidents over the Decoration Day weekend. Two accidents were reported in Barry County. One was a fatal automobile accident □nd the other was a drowning. The mayor of Hastings, William Schader. did credit the civic-sponsored safety meetings with reducing the loll of death in Barry to 50 percent of what it had been the year before. Another article relating to transportation was the discontinuance of bus service between Lansing and Kalamazoo, which stopped in Hastings. The article stated lhe reasons were low volume of business and the poor condi­ tions of M-43. The county, meanwhile, received road money to improve township roads. The Red Cross received a call from the na­ tional headquarters for relief funds for the stoning children in China. Locally, the ball has started rolling for the Barry County Youth Council, with invitations sent to 150 people who were helping in the fund drive. An article on the background of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and its aims appeared on the front page. Stating “The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is limited to receiving and ad­ ministering funds for the promotion of the welfare, comfort, health, care, shelter and safeguarding of children and youth. The long, interesting article tells of how they carry out their objectives and run their foundation. An unusual photograph of the veterans of three wars appeared on the front page of the June 9 issue. What was unusual was the use of a photograph. Todays newspapers are filled with photographs and people naturally assume it was always so. but in 1938, the news photograph was the first one to appear that year. The old roller mill remolding was an in­ teresting article. The roller mill sat just south of the railroad tracks on Michigan Avenue. The site is now a parking lot; The article gives a brief history of mills in Hastings, staling the roller mill had solid brick walls 17 inches thick. The history of Fall Creek and its impor­ tance to the village was given. It is hard to im­ agine today the Fall Creek had enough water to power two water-driven mills. It also men­ tions a dam on Court Street "which was not •hen opened from Michigan Avenue to Boltwood. The water in the dam extended from Court to Bond Street, and was the winter skating pond for the kids of that day.” The roller mill driven by steam was never a suc­ cess, "But it never could stand up against the stiff competition of much larger mills, with improved machinery, and usually operated by water power..." The mill was built in 1887 and stood for about 75 years before it was destroyed. “Engineers visit local factories" headlined an article about Emil Tyden and his Viking and Seal Companies. Men from General Motors and Fisher body plants visited the plants to "witness a demonstration of the latest methods, and to see the most efficient equipment, for fire protection..." Small items mention the class reunion of 1913; a three-day demonstration of home decorating by Carvcth & Stebbins; ar­ rangements for the Alumni Banquet; distribu­ tion of delinquent taxes; and "Peony Day,” under the auspices of the Thomapple Garden Club. The Blue Gill Festival was set for June 24-25. Prizes for the largest fish caught would be awarded. Some Interesting Facts About Local Con­ cerns was back and Ray Branch and his two movie theaters were featured He bought the Strand theater in 1925 and the old Barry theater in 1936. He was noted for his “liberal... contribution to every worthy cause. The annual Christmas party has become a popular event that the childen all over the county look forward to.” In 1945, Ray Branch bought the Hastings Hotel. Under his family direction it was for years, the most popular eating spot in Nestings. In the June 16. 1938, issue of the paper, was lhe history of the Rod and Gun Club. Lauded for its efforts in restocking of the lakes with fish and increasing game so as to bring in many tourists. A second article an­ nounced the first Bluegill Festival here. The ;eason the festival and the Rod and Gun Club were so successful was the generous giving of volunteer time and talent. The notice of the recreational activities at the playground put everyone on notice that summer had started. A second article an­ nounced the "Fourth Red Cross Aquatic School.” Summertime information was rein- I COMPUTERS • MS/DOS • • • • Little Praireville Park on Gull Lake was under discussion by the township. It appears the township had an opportunity to sell the valuable land. But the township never did sell it and today it is still a township park. The last issue of the month gave the results of the bluegill festival that "Was Successful Two Days Despi e Rain" and “Hope to make Bluegill Festival Annual Affair." Twenty-five Barry County 4-H club members attended the State 4-H club week at Michigan State College. "The twenty-five members attending arc delegates to the camp from the Barry County 4-H groups and were selected because of their outstanding work with a 4-H club project the past year." An innovative program was started in the Hastings High School, with an "apprentice training course". This program put pupils in a 20-hour-a-week employment situation. From lhe use of “he" was referring to the students it appears that the program was open to high school boys only. Rural schools were having a difficult time providing education for a dwindling school enrollment. Two rural schools closed their doors for good, the Ellis district in Assyria and the Pratt district in Hastings Township. The W.K. Kellogg sponsored three camps in the county. One was Camp Kitonniwa on Morris Lake for campfire girls; Clear Lake was used primarily for the 4:H; and Pine Lake was used for “instruction as well as recrea­ tion." The article continued, "In the fall, winter and spring the Clear Lake camp is used for handicapped children." A two-day. county-wide picnic was con­ sidered for Chariton Park the first Saturday and Sunday in August. It was announced that the Indians were camping there and “Aunt Sarah" (who was 112 years old) would be there. An inside article tells her age, how she was living with her nephew, Henry Birch, and making Indian baskets. An inside article tells of Mrs. Alice Grant's story about pioneer life in Woodland Township. Hastings Area School officials have an­ nounced the new schedule of hours for the school day for the 1988-89 year. The new hours represent a reduction in the length of the school day for students. The shortened hours were the result of financial difficulties in the school district and the defeat of two millage requests earlier this year. For teachers at the high school, the day will begin at 8:15 a.m. and end at 3:15 p.m. High school students will arrive at 8:30 a.m. and leave at 2:10 p.m. Middle school teachers will have exactly the same hours as their counterparts at the high school, but students, though starting at 8:30 in the morning, will leave at 2:05 in the afternoon. Teachers and Southeastern. Central and Northeastern Elementary schools also will have the same work hours each day. Students will arrive at 8:30 a.m. and leave at 2:15 p.m. Kindergarteners in the morning session will start at 8:30 and leave at 11 a.m. The after­ noon session will begin at 11.45 a.m. and end at 2:15 p.m. Students and teachers at Plcasantview Elemcntary will have different hours than all others. The teachers will start at 7:30 a.m. and leave at 2:30 p.m. Students will start classes at 7:45 a.m. and be dismissed at 1:30 p.m. Kindergarten classes will be from 7:45 to 10:15 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. School buses will leave the middle school at about 2:20 p.m. and the high school at 2:30 p.m. This is so bussed students will have some time to meet with teachers after school. ■^^<£43-^24^7 ... will start on ... Saturday, July 30 OLYMPIAO OlyFaX Fidmll. Hwiaolwr Phone 616-948-9637 Fax 616-948-9636 State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 88-19955-IE Esiote of MARTHA LENA PEnENGILL. Deceoted. Social Security Number 373-26-9657. TO All INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known oddress wo* 43)0 N. 78th Street #C, Scottsdale. Arizona 8525) died September 26, )987. An instrument dated December 24. 1984 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be barred unless presented within four months of the dote of publication of this notice, or four months after the claim becomes due. whichever is later. Claims must be presented to the independent personal representative: Charles I. Pettengill. 16409 N. Old Mackinaw Road. Cheboygan. Ml 49721. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed »o the persons entitled lo it. Michael J. McPhlllips (P33715) DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 22) South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-9596 (7/28) Filo No. 88-19967-NC In lhe matter of Pamela Joan Lanning. Social Security Number 372-58-1203. TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday. August 18. 1988 at >0:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held cn the petition for change of name of Pamela Jeon Lonning to Pamela Jeon Harriman. The change ol name is not sought for fraudulent or evil intent. Dated: 7/20/88 Pamela Jean Lonning 5875 N. Charlton Pork Rd. Freeport. Ml 49325 Telephone No. 367-4187. (7/28) Synopsis Regular Meeting NOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD July 11. 1988 - 7:30 p.m. Pledge to Flag. Roll call all Board Members pre­ sent. Fourteen citizens. June 13. 1988 Board minutes approved. Received Treasurers. Fire. Zoning. Ambulance and Dispatch reports. Approved payment of bills by unanimous roll call vote. Bob ShoHer presented Hazardous Waste Pickup Program for Aug. 10, 1988 from 1-6 p.m., Hastings Fire Bam. Tabled Appeal of Shirley Cantrell until August Board Meeting. Approved revised proposal and sketch of Wolldorff & Cordes Rd. intersection. Tabled Storage Building protect to August Meeting. Authorized Baker to check into Sochs-Dolmor trimmer for cemetery. Approved 7.3562% interest be charged for Woodland Dr. Spec. Assessment unpaid installments. Discussed Fire Burning Ordinance & Enforce­ ment Officer Ordinance. Approved notice for renewal of fire, cemetery, road millage. Accepted donation from Johncock Reunion. Meeting adjourned 10:15 p.m. Shirley R. Case, Clerk Attested to by: Patricia L. Baker, Supervisor (7/28) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT A-B8-2 COUNTY OF BARRY Notice Is hereby given that the Barry County Plannlng/Zonlng Commission will conduct a public hearing on August 22. 1988 al 7:30 p.m. In the County Commissioner's Room, County Annex Building. 117 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The following sections of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, os amended, will be considered for amendments. ARTICLE III Secton 3.1 - Definitions (additions. Illustrations and clarification) ARTICLE IV Section 4.13 - Development Plan Requirements (amended to Increase requirements and to include some environmental precautions) Section 4.18 - Parking and loading Spaces (amended to alphabetize) Section 4.31 - Guarantee of Cm.formance (delete) Section 4.33 - Refuse (odd time limit lo outdoor storage) Section 4 40 • Groundwater Protection (new section) ARTICLE IIX Section 8.‘ & 8.2 - Nonconforming Uses (clarifies Board of Appeals responsibility) ARTICLE XI Section 11.1 ■ Flood Hazard Areas (amended to meet Federal regulations) Interested person desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or In writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned lime and place. The complete text of the proposed amendments of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance ore available for public inspection at the Barry County Planni.tg Office, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Fri­ day. Please phone Linda Andersan, Barry County Planning Director ot 948-4830 for further Information. Norval E. Thaler. Barry County Clerk (8/18) PUBLICATION and NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 88-247 DO In the matter of Daniel J. Keller v». Shirley A. Keller It is hereby ordered that Shirley Keller shall answer o dvll’oction now pending in Barry Co. Cir­ cuit Court on or before Sept. 20. 1988. Failure to answer shall result in a judgement by default for the release demanded in lhe complaint filed in this court. Dated: July 21.1988 (8/18) ADVERTISING Call 948-8051 The HASTINGS BANNER Hastings school schedules announced for 1988-89 Hastings Software Paper Cables Printers 501 West State Street Hastings. Mi. 49058 forced by the article, staling that the largest high school class was graduating the next day, "127 young people complete high school work." The fate of the tourist park was decided. Tydens gave the park to the city “on condition that it be made a city park... for the benefit of the people of Hastings.” We know the park as Tyden Park today. Martin Comers Methodist Church was honored for its 50th anniversary. John Ket­ cham spoke and Barry Wellman gave a brief history. Manin Comers Church was one of the small rural churches considered for Charlton Park's historic village in the 1970s. It now sits vacant on the comer of Martin and State roads. The largest headlines of the year announced "Bluegill Festival Opens the Fishing Season". Touted as two days of fun and celebration. It had games, parades, skeet shoot, street dance, and floor show. One of the more unusual events was the spitting contest. The State Association of County Clerks, under the direction of Barry County Clerk Allan C. Hyde, opened a three-day session in Hastings. An article about the county road commission mentions that 53 employees were responsible for 1,100 miles of highway. Not much of it was hard surfaced in those days. The average wages of the employees were reported to be S3.80 per day. Ly Barkers sponsored an amateur photograph contest for six weeks. A total of 61 prizes were going to be awarded. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation again was featured. This time mention was made of the special services given to Barry County: Stor­ ting with teacher training, it followed with “doctors, dentists, school superintendents, nurses, ministers, veterinarians, editors, pro­ bate judges, supervisors, parent groups, school officers, school janitors, local health officers, food handlers and many others." Barry County was one of seven counties pick­ ed to serve as a pilot program for the better health of children. State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE INDEPENDENT PROBATE 7, ...in front of the Barry County L Fairgrounds. The hours will be V from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on t Sat. & Wed. until Oct. 29. 1 The market will have a ¥ slower start this year Lbut there are vendors , 6planning to be there. J- New vendors welcome. 1 Many Prefer Our New Bi-Weekly Payment Plan — Here’s How it Works: Bi-Weekly simply means that you make your house payment every other week. Instead of writing one large check once a month, you pay half every two weeks. So, rather than making twelve big monthly payments a year, you make 26 smaller ones every two weeks. The two extra payments make the difference. Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments Sounds Interesting. But, You Want More Details... Just call or visit the National Bank of Hastings Mortgage Department. Our Home Mortgage specialists will provide you with detailed information on Bi­ Weekly Mortgages or our regular Fixed Rate Plans. E3ational . |aNK of Hastings West State at Broadway Member FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 28, 1988 Stectfon’88 Primary Election August 2,1988 Barry County ’s most complete analysis of the... CAN DI DATES and the ISSU ES: Only three county commission races seen on primary ballot by Jean Gallup The Aug. 2 primary election will decide five of the seven seats on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Those five districts have incumbents running unopposed or they have Republicans running against other Republicans, with no Democratic opposition in the November general election. So, the winner of the primary in each of these five districts will be seated next January. In District No. 1, (the City of Hastings, and section six of Hastings Township) Marjorie Radant and Ivan Snyder Primary August 2 What makes Tom Eveland the best candidate for the Circuit Court Judgeship? • Member and past president Eaton County Bar Association • Endorsed by Barry County Judges and Attorneys • Endorsed by majority of Hastings City Council members • Endorsed by majority of Barry County Commissioners • Endorsed by majority of Barry County Township Supervisors ‘ . • Graduate of University of Michigan Law School • Former Asst. Prosecuting Attorney Eaton County • Former Asst. Prosecuting Attorney for Barry-Eaton Tom Eveland for Circuit Judge ...Firm both are Republicans and the winner of the primary will be a commissioner. In District No. 2, (Thornapple and Yankee Springs townships) three , Republicans, Tom Lethcoe, Robert V. ' Wenger and incumbent Cathy Williamson will face each other Aug. 2, with no Democratic opposition in November. In District No. 3, (Irving, Rutland and Hastings townships, less section 6) P. Richard Dean and Richard K. Hart, both Republicans, will square off, with the winner facing Michael Smith, a Democrat, in the November election. In District No. 4, (Carlton, Woodland and Castleton townships) Orvin H. Moore, Republican, is unopposed. in District No. 5, (Maple Grove, Assyria and Johnstown townships) Theodore R. McKelvey, Republican, also is unopposed. In District No 6, (Hope, Baltimore, and Orangeville townships) Republican Ethel M. Boze will meet incumbent Paul Kiel, a Democrat, in the November general election. Both are alone on the ballot in the primary. In District No. 7, (Barry and Prairieville townships) Rae M. Hoare, incumbent Republican, has no opposition. District No. 1 The 1st District seat, being vacated by Carolyn Coleman, is the contest between Radant and Snyder. Radant said the solution to many of the problems facing Barry County require a fresh, creative approach. Dealing with finances, keeping competitive with surrounding counties, and zoning and land use plans to promote positive healthy growth are things to which she will bring "a fresh perspective," she said. "Raising taxes is not the answer and neither is cutting services. We have to take advantage of new growth to increase the tax base." she said. ■ 'The county needs to hive a cdopferative attitude with business, and should make land use plans to encourage orderly new development "We will penalize ourselves if we do not prepare for the future. We must be realistic, not idealistic." she stated. "The City of Hastings is unique. We have water, we must protect it and use it to our advantage," she said. Better relations between the township and the county also should be a goal, she continued. "We must be open to listen before we can talk and act," she said. Marjorie's husband Ken Radant was a county commissioner for 14 years, something she said helped her to become "really familiar" with how the commission works. She also worked at WBCH Radio in Hastings for 22 years, which allowed her to know the problems and the people involved in solving county problems, she said. "I can offer a fresh perspective. Fresh input can often change the complexion of a problem," she continued. "We really care about the county and the quality of life here. It’s an exciting thing to offer creative solutions," she concluded. Snyder said the biggest problem facing the county is "to get industry back into Barry County." There are very few places that have more than 200 people working now in the county, he said. RE-ELECT “DICK” DEAN for County Commissioner for Irving, Rutland, Hastings Townships Find out why Representative Bender wants to KEEP Dick Dean as his commissioner. „ . ...Ethical ------------- _ .,. ... Sensitive ...EXPERIENCED Consider the alternatives. Judge for yourself on August 2nd. Paid lor by the Committee to Elect Tom Eveland Circuit Judge, Donald Zimmer Treasurer. Charlotte, Michigan "I have had the pleasure of working with DICK DEAN in many capacities in local government. I know he has the EXPERIENCE. DEDICATON and CONCERN to get the job done." Robert Bender, State Representative 88th District PAID FOR BY DICK DEAN RE ELECTION COMM 11B7 OGIMAS HASTINGS Marjorie Radant Candidate for County Commissioner District 1 Candidate for County Commissioner for District 1 Richard Dean Richard Hart Candidate for County Commissioner Candidate for County Commissioner District 3 District 3 Cathy Williamson Robert Wenger Candidate for County Commissioner District 2 Candidate for County Commissioner District 2 "I am not against small industry, cither, but we should make places available for sale in industrial parks. We should make people interested in coming into Barry County," he explained. Making sure water, sewer and everything in the county is adequate must be done to attract new development, he said. Snyder gave as an example the present work being done on the Hastings Airport "If there is an airport, building comes," he said. Good roads also are needed, he said, and "We have M-37, it’s a class A road." "It takes a lot of selling. You have to offer incentives to industry. Kentwood is a good example of doing it right-with tax incentives. If there is a place for people to work, they will build homes, and go on the tax rolls," he said. Extra housing should be handled through planning and zoning for controlled development he said. Spying he has always been interested in local government, Synder points to his service on the city council for 26 years, with seven as mayor of Hastings. A businessman with Standard Oil for 30 years, he also was a volunteer firefighter for 22 years in Hastings, and even a policeman for a year, he said. Now retired, Snyder said "I enjoyed my time on the council and if I'm fortunate enough to get elected, I will represent all of the county." District No. 2 This race has Lethcoe, Wenger and Williamson in a three-way battle. Grover T. Lethcoe agrees with most candidates that finances is of major importance to Barry County. "Where is it going to come from? Wc should try to make it on what we have got, maybe a little less, if possible. There's nothing wrong with black ink, " he said. "Taxes were cut to the bone two years ago. I think the county is close to die point of raising taxes. I would help try to avoid that, if possible." he stated. Tom Lethcoe Candidate for County Commissioner District 2 "We should hold back, make more thorough investigation for proposed programs. We should say Do we need it-or can we get by without it?*" On lhe plus side, Lethcoe sees growth in lhe area. The county and "definitely Middleville" is growing by leaps and bounds. "In two or three years, everyone who wants a job will have one," he said. ”1 love expansion and I like progress. I would hope that some of those factories win find their way into Barry County," he added. Lethcoe said he has worked with the county for 12 years doing volunteer work with the Veteran's Trust Fund and for nine years working with the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Fund. He also was appointed an acting municipal judge by L.E. Barnnett, a position in which he served from 1966 to 1970. Retired from the Grand Rapids Press, he worked in the camera room and composing room and won an award for the Best Color Picture in the Western United States. See COMMISSIONERS, page 1! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 28, 1988 — Page 9 Election’88 Primary Election Coverage Continues... Two Republicans seek drain commissioner post in primary The two Republican candidates seeking election to the position of drain commissioner for Barry County in the Aug. 2 primary both have several years of field experience and say environmental issues are important in the job. Incumbent Audrey Burdick has served as drain commissioner since January 1982, and opponent Robert Shaffer has served 26 years with the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. The drain commissioner serves as a super­ visor, overseeing drainage work throughout the county. Much of the work is on farms or around lakes, such as Gun Lake, where a complete sewer system recently was put in, surrounding that entire body of water. The job is involes paperwork and field work. One day might be spent checking drainage plans in a field, while others might be spent doing paperwork (a .ot of which is legal work), meeting with people or going lo workshops or seminars. When new systems arc proposed, public hearings arc held, with three appointed, disinterested people serving on the Board of Determination. Legal notices are posted prior to the meetings and the three-person board listens to public comments and discusses the proposition. A recommendation then is made by the board, and if a go-ahead is given, the drain commissioner begins the administrative work. Bids arc solicited and an engineer is hired, as arc any other contractors needed to complete the job. The commissioner acts as a general supervisor throughout the entire process. Burdick first began serving as drain com­ missioner in 1982 when she was appointed to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Ray Bratton. She was elected to the post in the general election that fall and again in 1984. Burdick. 50. resides at 226 W. Nelson. Hastings. Shaffer. 55. lives at 2235 Robinwood Drive. Hastings. He has served as a registered S-nitarian and director of Envimmental Health Services during his time with the health department. - Burdick said five lake sewer projects are' pending in the county. "That's an area where you need to know what you’re talking about," she said. She added that she has tried to preserve natural surroundings in the projects she has supervised, such as using trees that had to be cut down as part of a natural bank. Adds Shaffer. "I am a strong supporter of conservation and the proper management of our water resources. The county drain com­ missioner oversees many miles of established drains, including improvement projects. I would like to use my years of environmental health experience and skills in the control of good drainage practices as Barry County’s drain commissioner." Burdick said that there are "not necessarily any key issues" in the race. Shaffer said “people issues" are important to him. Drain systems can be affected by natural and human activities, he said, and improper drainage can affect public health. “The drain commissioner must be* knowledgeable of these factors and have the Two candidates seeking county clerk’s position Neither of the candidates seeking election Tuesday lo the office of Barry County Clerk say there are any issues in this year’s race, and both agree that the clerk’s job is a position of service. Nancy Boersma and Jeanne McFadden, both of Hastings, are running on the Republican ticket for the Aug. 2 primary. Boersma. 54, has worked as deputy county clerk for the last 16 years, first under William Cridler and then under Norval Thaler. She said that work has given her experience she. can bring to the clerk’s position. < "J feel I an^very qualified,” said Boersma, ELECTION (Continued from page 1) Heading the primary ballot will be the race fa U.S. Senate. Democratic incumbent Donald Riegle is running unopposed, but two Republicans, Robert Huber and James Dunn, are vying fa the right to try to unseat the two-term Senator, who was first elected in 1976. Barry County is split into two congressional districts, with the northernmost eight townships in the 5th District and the southernmost in the 3rd District If Catchick receives enough write-in votes Tuesday, he will meet Henry in November in the runoff for the 5th Congressional District seat Both candidates are from Grand Rapids. Henry was first elected in 1984 and he won again in 1986. In the 3rd District Democrat Howard Wolpe of Delta Township near Lansing, is seeking the seat he has held since 1978. He is unopposed in the primary. expertixe needed to promote and carry out correction procedures," he said. Shaffer is a policy board member of lhe Southwest Michigan Groundwater Survey and Monitoring Program, is a member of the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Commit­ tee. a board member of the Barry County Commission on Aging, a member of the Michigan Asociation of Local Environmental Health Administrators, a United States Army veteran and an active supporter of various community and church programs. Burdick is a member and past officer of the Charlton Park Board; past chairman of lhe Barry County Tourism Council; vice presi­ dent of the Hastings Business and Professional Women; past president of CDA, an interna­ tional missionary group; a member of the county Republican Party’s executive commit­ tee, a member of the Exchange Club of Hastings, a Member of Women of the Moose, is active in lay ministry for local sick people and shut-ins and is a member of Habitat for Humanity. On the Republican side, Battle Creek businessman Cal Allagier is alone on the primary ballot and he and Wolpe will square off in thegencral election Nov. 8. The Third District Court of Appeals judgeship race includes Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes among five candidates. The district covers 62 counties in Michigan. There are few contests fa county board of commissioners' seats. Of the seven posts, only three, in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd districts, will see primary contests, all between Republicans. In the elections fa countywide positions, the only primary races are fa clerk and drain commissioner and both are between Republicans. Races for these posts and fa township offices and ballot propositions also appear inside this edition of the Banner The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at various locations in the county. of 1946 Brookfield Drive. “It takes a good deal of time to learn all the jobs." “It’s a service office," she added. “People come to us with questions and we have to answer. I really don't think there’s a main issue except for my experience." McFadden, of 1455 Ottawa Trail, has worked the past five years as a travel agent with River Bend Travel in Hastings. Before that, she served as a substitute teacher for the St. Rose, Hastings and Maple Valley school districts for eight years. McFadden says her experience dealing with the public in those two capacities help qualify her for the position. “I think it would be a very interesting posi­ tion, and I could serve the county." says McFadden. 52. She is a member of the YMCA board, belongs to the Business and Professional Women, is active at St. Rose Church, and belongs to the Women’s Club. She has been aresident of Barry County for 16 years, and has a degree in education. Boersma is a member of the Barry County Historical Society, was on the Hope Township Book Committee and belongs to several genealogical societies across the country. Audrey R. Burdick Drain Commissioner Candidate Barry County Clerk — REPUBLICAN — The positions of county clerk and drain commissioner are the only two county seats being contested in the Aug. 2 primary in Barry County. Nancy Boersma of 1946 Brookfield Drive, Hastings, is running against Jeanne McFadden of 1455 Ottawa Trail, Hastings, for the county clerk spot Both are running on the Republican ticket Democrat Shirley Drake of 9938 Bedford Rd., Dowling, is also seeking that position. Incumbent Drain Commissioner Audrey R. Burdick of 226 W. Nelson, Hastings, is being opposed by fellow Republican Robert W. Shaffer of 2235 Robinwood Drive, Hastings. Current County Treasurer Juanita Yarger of 15 Sisson Rd., Freeport, is likewise a Issue Cancealed Weapons Permits Process Passports Issue Certified Copies TRAINING AND ROVCATION • National Election School, Madison, Wisconsin • State Election Seminars • Vital Records Seminars • Co-Presenter Two Years • Operation Close-Up Government Day • Passport Seminars • Leelanau Schools, Glen Arbor, Michigan • Three Years Western Michigan University • Major Business and Human Services • Brail Transcriber, Certified by The Library of Congress Retain Experience — Maintain Continuity I would appreciate your vote Tuesday, Aug. 2 Paid for by Ih* Committee to Elect Nancy L Boersma. County Clerk. 1946 Brookfield Dr. Hastings Republican and is not being contested in that Republican Sandy Schondelmayer of 55 Mead Sl, Hastings, is the incumbent for the register of deeds position, and is being opposed by Democrat Robert E. Dwyer of Terrace Lane, Nashville. Sheriff David O. Wood, running on the Republican ticket is unopposed. He resides at 1498 Center Rd., Hastings. Dale A. Crowley, of 1521 N. Michigan, Hastings, running on the Republican ticket, is uncontested in pursuit of the prosecuting attorney seat as is James L. King, a Republican, who is seeking the surveyor position. King is the current surveyor and resides at 5305 Mud Lake Rd., Bellevue. Jeanne McFadden County Clerk Candidate Townships to decide millages, electric service franchises Propositions will be on the ballot in 10 of Barry County’s 16 townships in the Tuesday, Aug. 2, primary. Most of the proposals involve millage requests fa road wak, police protection or fire protection or equipmenL and the vast majority of these requests are renewals. Seven townships, Hope, Barry, Carlton, Before you go to the polls...READ and LEARN all about the candidates and the issues in this issue of The Hastings VOTE FOR - I LoyAnn Leinaar Maple Grove, Orangeville, Prairieville and Thornapple will have millage proposals. Voters in three townships, Assyria, Castleton and Woodland, will be asked to approve electric service franchises with Tri-County Electric Cooperative. The cooperative, headquartered in Portland, has done business in the three townships for nearly 50 yean. The bailor request follows, suggestion from lhe Michigan Public Service Commission to obtain franchise approvals from lhe people in the townhips the cooperative serves. Other electric cooperatives hsve had See TOWNSHIPS, page 10 SOMETIMES IT SEEMS THAT ALL THE CANDIDATES FOR JUDGE ARE THE SAME. BUT THIS YEAR, THERE’S ONE CANDIDATE WHO STANDS OUT FROM THE PACK: JOE FINK. Joe Fink has the ability and experience the job of Circuit Judge demands. He's the partner in a respected law firm, he has wide experience in all types of law, he’s taught the law to the next generation of attorneys and he’s an active leader in his community. Eaton and Barry Counties deserve a Judge who's got proven legal credentials and a record of integrity. Joe Fink does. And he’s ready to be the tough Judge we need. When you consider that we pay our Circuit Judges over $90,000 every year, we have a right to expect a Judge who works just as hard as we do to make things better. Joe Fink will. He's made a strong commitment to the people of Eaton and Barry Counties. He'll be to work before 8:00 a.m. every day. And he’ll devote time to the community, working with youth groups to provide a role model for our young. Joe Fink will be a Judge we can be proud of. I Hope Township Treasurer 24 yrs. township resident 17 years bookkeeping & Income Tax Service 7 years Delton School Bus Driver 4 years Farming #12748 1 year treasurer Paid for by th* Commit!** to erect LoyAnn Lamaar 5789 Saagro Rd. P.O. Box >55. Cloverdale, Ml 49035 15 Years On-the-job Experience • Chief Elections Deputy • Campaign Finance Administration • Registrar of Vital Records; Births. Deaths, Marriages • Posts and Balances Cash Receipts and Remits to Treasurer • Index and Maintain Files for Assumed Names, Co-partnerships. Notary Bonds, DD-214’s, Peddler's Licenses, Funeral Directors • Handle Genealogy Research • Prepares County Director/ • Handles all Vital Record Corrections, Sealing of Records and Other Orders Issued by the State Dept, of Public Health • Voter Registration Maintenance and Updates County Clerk Candidate County-wide races see only two contests BANNER NANCY BOERSMA Nancy Boersma Robert Shaffer Drain Commissioner Candidate Former Governor George Romney G. Michael Hocking, Eaton County Prosecutor Thomas Brennan, Former Chief Justice Michigan Supreme Court William Wilkinson, General Counsel. Michigan Farm Bureau NOTICE Absentee Ballots Special School Election August 29; 1988 Available at the Delton Kellogg School Superintendent’s Office, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan. Call or write for applications for absent voters ballot. Final application date is August 27, 1988, at 2:00 p.m. Dorothy E. Kettle, Secretary Board of Educa'ion DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS Barry and Eaton County Farm Bureaus Donald Morris. President Olivet College JOE FINK for Circuit Judge Paul tor by Comm 11«v to Elect Joe Fmk Circuit Judge • 4806 Thorrwppie Lane • Lansing Ml 4891 7 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 28. 1988 SJeetaoHi’SS Primary Election Coverage Continues... Five to square off for two positions on the high court by Jeff Kaczmarczyk The names of five west Michigan lawyers seeking two new seats on the Michigan Court of Appeals will be on Tuesday's non-partisan ballot in the primary election. Though judicial races are often overlooked by the voting public, the candidacy of Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes for an appellate court seat has attracted more local interest in the race this year. Together with Hughes, other candidates on the ballot will be Grand Rapids attorneys Thomas Kornke and Janet Neff, and Traverse City lawyers Richard Griffin and Michael Haley. The principal appellate-level body in the Barry County NEEDS Marge Radant Marge Radant s business background and experience, knowledge of issues, current city involvement and creative ability uniquely qualifies her to be YOUR County Commissioner for DISTRICT #1 (city of Hastings and Sec. 6 of Hastings Township). Your choice on PRIMARY ELEC­ TION DAY AUGUST 2nd will deter­ mine who will serve you for the next two years. That’s why outgoing Com­ missioner Carolyn Coleman, Mayor Mary Lou Gray and City Council member Esther Walton have all en­ dorsed Marge Radant as the candidate who is prepared to face demanding county problems and make decisive choices! We're little more than a deccade away from the 21st Century and you deserve a TODAY person with a fresh, CREATIVE approach, a LISTENER who can ACT, and a County Commis­ sioner with an OPEN MIND and PRO­ VEN ABILITY who can IDENTIFY, UNDERSTAND and EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS the needs of ALL the people. Marge Radant is a 30 year resident of Hastings with 22 years bn*-’—.ess ex­ perience. She is currently xretaryTreasurer of Barry Bro? .lasting WBCH, Secretary of the City of Hastings Downtown Development Authority, Board Member Child Abuse Council, and Board Member Barry County Jail Ministry. With husband Ken, she’s a local business owner, and with their children and grandchildren all residing in Hastings, there's plenty of reason for Marge to be concerned with the future of Barry County and the quality of life we all desire for ourselves and for future generations. FOR OUR FUTURE, vote for MARGE RADANT in the Republican Primary Tuesday, August 2nd. Make the Pro­ gress of Barry County YOUR primary concern! PAID FOR BY THE CUMMITTM: TO FXFX I MAHJOKH-. RADANT. Mrt W WALNUT. HASTINGS ■»«*>■ Two charged in Delton area break-ins by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Two Delton men believed to be connected to a recent series of break-ins in the county were arraigned Tuesday on charges of breaking and enter­ ing an occupied dwelling with intent to commit larceny. John Acker, 21, and John Falvo. 19, were arrested Tuesday morning following two break-ins investigated Monday evening in Delton and Middleville. Trooper Vance Hoskins of the Michigan State Police post in Hastings, said guns and jewelry were taken from the Middleville home, but a list of items missing from the Delton residence was not available Wednesday afternoon. Acker and Falvo were ar­ raigned on charges of break­ ing into the Middleville residence, but police believe the two are connected with four more break-ins July 17 in Delton. “We think there’s a con­ nection between the two,” Hoskins said. “Not that they committed them, but that they’re connected." Police were swamped with phone calls July 18 from four businesses in Delton that were broken into during the night. The Delton Moose Lodge, Buckland Insurance Agency, Delton RV Center and St. Ambrose Catholic Church all reported burglars entered their buildings either late Sun­ day evening or early Monday morning. Similiar methods of entry led police to suspect the four crimes were committed by the same people. Little was taken in the four incidents, but police believe the burglars were after cash. Acker and Falvo will face preliminary examination Monday in 56th District Court. Michigan court system, the Court of Appeals reviews cases from lower courts and is the last stop before the State Supreme Court. Fewer than 4 percent of cases filed with the Court of Appeals go on to the Michigan Supreme Court. The primary will eliminate one contestant, narrowing the five-candidate race to the four top vote-getters. The four will faceoff Nov. 8 for two new $96,000 positions on the Third District Court of Appeals. •Hughes, 39, is lhe first woman to serve as a full-time prosecuting attorney in Michigan. Observing that only one of 18 judges now sitting on the court has been an elected prosecutor, and half of all cases sent for review are criminal matters, Hughes said the appellate court needs more judges with prosecutorial experience. Hughes said she is running on a platform of upholding the spirit of the law but returning common sense to the bench. “The Court of Appeals desperately needs judges who can put some common sense back into the law,” she said in making her announcement in February. "Judges should not reverse decisions on technicalities." "Parties are entitled to a fair trial, not a perfect one," she said. "Cases should not be reversed for harmless technical errors." Formerly an appellate attorney in Judy Hughes Janet Naff Thomis Komke Appellate Court Candidate Appellate Court Candidate Appellate Court Candidate •Neff, 43, is presently in private practice as an attorney in Grand Rapids specializing in personal injury cases. A former Grand Rapids assistant city attorney and assistant U.S. attorney, Neff has worked in criminal hw both as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney. Noling she has a wide background in mediation and in civil, criminal and constitutional law, Neff said the court needs her kind of experience. "A judge of the Court of Appeals needs this type of breadth and diversity in evaluating the wide variety of circuit and probate court decisions which come to it for review," she said. Neff served as a law clerk with the Michigan Court of Appeals and in 1986 made her first bid for the appellate court seat, finishing third of four candidates. If elected, Neff said she would bring research and writing skills to the bench together with a strong knowledge of the law and a common-sense point of vew. •Griffin, 36, is a lawyer in private practice in Traverse City. During his 11-year career, Griffin has worked with cases ranging from civil rights and civil litigation to negligence and product liability. He is the son of former U.S. Sen. and current Michigan Supreme Court Justice Robert Griffin. •Haley, 38, is also a Traverse City attorney in private practice. He presently represents clients in criminal and civil matters, divorce cases and personal, injury suits. Formerly, he w?s a law clerk in the Court of Appeals and worked in the Kent County public defender's office before becoming an assistant prosecutor in Traverse City. The Third District Court of Appeals comprises 62 of Michigan's 83 counties, including all of the Upper Peninsula and all of the Lower Peninsula from Lansing west Two new judgeships in each of the state's three districts were created in 1986 by the State Legislature to meet the demands of the growing number of appeal cases coming up from Michigan circuit courts. The six new positions will increase the court from 18 to 24 judges to hear the estimated 8,300 case filings anticipated in 1988. In order to keep the judge's terms staggered, the top finisher in November will be elected to an eight-year term, while the second-place candidate will serve a six-year term. Kalamazoo, Hughes said she would bring strong research and writing skills to the . court. Twice re-elected prosecutor in Barry County, Hughes was appointed by Gov. James Blanchard to the Michigan Criminal Justice Commission, serves on the board of directors of the Prosecuting Attorney's Association of Michigan and is chairwoman of the criminal law section of the Michigan State Bar Association. •Koemke, 40, is presently a trial lawyer and co-owner of a large Grand Rapids law firm. Reflecting Jrat the primary purpose of lhe appellate court is to define law and guide lower courts, judges and attorneys, Koernke said he wants the court to devote less attention to restating old decisions and more time to resolving new cases. "With all the problems Michigan faces, I don't think we should devote opinion after opinion to the same areas," he said. "Its confusing, it increases the opportunity for conflicting decisions and it's repetitive." Co-author of a 400-page book on comparative negligence in Michigan, Korenke said he also would bring excellent research and writing skills to the court. He formerly was a staff attorney with the 6th U.S. Court of Appeals in Cincinnati. Cincinnati. TOWNSHIPS Continued from page 9 similar ballot propositions in the recent past For example, in some townships on the west side of Barry County, the O & A Electric Cooperative had propositions on the ballot in 1986. The proposal seeks permission from voters for Tri-County to continue to provide’ electricity in the townships for the next 30 yean. Each of the three township boards approved placing the proposition on the primary ballot. The franchise language gives Tri-County the authority to "construct, maintain and use electric lines consisting of towers, masts, poles and other electric appliances. However, Tri-County General Manager Bob Matheny said the cooperative does not have any major construction planned. "We have no plans to put new power lines in these townships," Matheny said. "The only expansion we would be undertaking would be as new service is requested to homes or businesses. We’re seeking these franchises so we can continue to provide the best service we can to our customers." SUBSCRIBE..to the Banner for all your LOCAL NEWS! - ELECT WILLIAM BLACKMORE TRUSTEE Orangeville Township IF ELECTED, I WILL SUPPORT: • Clean township roadsides, and an annual township clean-up. • A well trained and equipped local fire department. • A fair and timely property appraisal process, under local control and implementation, and responsible directly to Orangeville Township residents. • Property tax relief and alternative ways of supporting public education. • Careful and conservative expenditure of township funds. • Putting major issues on the ballot so that township residents may express their opinion with their vote. William Blackmore la a member of AARP, Michigan Uni tea Conservation Clubs, and the National Wildlife Association. He is State Certified in Assessment Management, and is a 25 year resident of Orangeville Township. Your support is appreciated. VOTE TUES., AUG. 2 PRIMARY ELECTION-Orangavilla Twp. Hall Granting the franchises would not exclude other utility companies from obtaining similar permission to do business in the townships. State law permits utilities to hold multiple franchises. Assyria, Castleton and Woodland townships will not have any other propositions on their ballots. The millage propositions, by townships, are as follows: Barry Township Voters will be asked to approve the renewal of two mills for police protection and renewal of two mills for fire protection. Both millages are for four years, from 1988 through 1991. Carlton Township A one-and-a-half mill proposal for continued fire protection will be on the ballot If the millage, a renewal, is approved, it will cover four years, from 1988 through 1991. ITS TIME FOR A CHANGE — ELECT — -MARY JO BUMPREPUBLICAN FOR woodland Township Clerk ★ Have lived in Woodland Township for 8 years ★ My husband, Rick Bump, was born and raised In Woodland ★ I currently am a mother of two children who attend school In Woodland. ★ Was Village of Woodland Trustee for 7 months. ★ Was Village Clerk for 17 months. ★ I have the experience and the time to devote to this job. I would appreciate your vote on the August 2nd Primary Election. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Mary Jo Bump, 197 South Main, woodland, Ml 48897 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiii See TOWNSHIPS, page 11 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP I support the experienced township trustees. They both have many years experience and do a fine job. Wayne C. Miller Paid for by Wayne C. Miller. 400 E. Sager. Hastings • PUBLIC NOTICE • Notice is hereby given that an accuracy test will be conducted on the automatic tabulating equipment which will be used to tabulate the absent voters ballots from the August 2,1988 Primary Election on Thursday, July 28,1988 at 2 p.m. in the office of the City Clerk City Hall, Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk • NOTICE • Audrey Burdick used my name without permission. I do not endorse Audrey Burdick. Ethel Boze Paid for by The Committee to Elect Ethel Boze 2890 East Sager Road, Hastings ★ MY CHOICE ★ for Hope Township Treasurer is ROBERT B. NORTON I hand-picked Bob Norton two years ago to be my suc­ cessor because I'm not running for re-election. I’ve been training him since then and am confident that he will do a great job as your next treasurer. Mary L. Tack, Current Hope Township Treasurer VOTE AUGUST 2 NORTON for TREASURER Paid for by the Robert B. Norton for Treasurer Committee, 4700 Cordes Dr., Delton, Ml 49046 #12714 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 28, 1988 — Page 11 SlectioBi’SS Primary Election Coverage Continues, Joe Fink Willard Mikesell Circuit Court Candidate Circuit Court Candidate Thomas Eveland Township primary elections to see a number of races by Shelly Sulser, Elaine Gilbert and David T. Young The primary election ballot Tuesday will in­ clude races for nominations to offices in 10 of Barry County's 16 townships. The townships of Castleton, Hastings, Irv­ ing. Rutland and Thomapple will not have any primary contests, but die remaining 11 will have at least one. The following is a rundown on the races, by township: Woodland Township With only two incumbents on the ballot Aug. 2. a slate of newcomers hopes to sweep the available seals on the Woodland Township Board. Voters will be asked to choose a replace­ ment for long-time supervisor Wayne Hen­ ney, who did not seek re-election. Vying for the GOP nomination to the chair are Douglas L. Mackenzie and Darell Slater. The winner will dd battle with Democrat Earl Engle in the Nov. 8 general election. Republican Clerk Caro! Hewitt, who has served in her current office since 1976, is be­ ing forced to defend her position in the primary against Republican challengers Mary Jo Bump and Diane J. Barnum. Locking horns for the treasurer spot, being vacated by the retiremei't of Lucy Jordan, are Republicans Cheryl Allen and Peggy k. France. Circuit Court Candidate Three Eaton attorneys seek circuit court judgeship by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Three Eaton County attorneys will be on Tuesday's non-partisan ballot, seeking election to the Fifth Circuit Court serving Barry and Eaton counties. Though the three lawyers may not be as well known in Barry County as they are in their home counties, each is seeking local support to succeed Judge Hudson E. Deming to the $93,000 position. Because of lhe state-mandated retirement age, Deming, of Charlotte, is leaving lhe bench this fall after 12 years. Seeking to succeed Deming are Thomas S. Eveland, of Dimondale, Joe Fink, of Lausing, and Willard L. Mikesell of Charlotte. With 18 years of ex^efiefiefc ‘ks/V ) prosecutor and as a trial lawyer in the two counties, Eveland said he's well qualified to serve as judge. "I've looked at both sides now, and I've seen the peculiars and uniqueness of each side," he said in announcing his candidacy. Before entering private practice, he served as assistant prosecuting attorney in Eaton County. Eveland said he's seeking the judgeship to make a contribution to the system. "I am running for circuit judge because I want to strengthen the system in which ’ so passionately believe," he said. If elected lo lhe state's highest trial court, he promised to uphold the law and not use the bench to remake the law. "I believe it's not the job of the circuit judge to legislate or pontificate, but to uphold lhe law," he said. "Without courts, we would be ruled not by right,! but by might "It is the judge's duty to uphold law, not to enact law. A judge must be able to put aside persons philosophies and avoid being judgemental" A resident of Eaton County for 16 years, Fink said his broad experience in the law would make him an ideal judge of lhe circuit court. "I have over 20 years of successful, broad experience in the law," Fink said. "I've been involved in law enforcement in teaching the law, and as a trial lawyer representing todhridmfls,' farm interests business and' government in complex cases before our state and federal courts and agencies." Fink is partner in private practice in Lansing with the firm of Dickenson, Wright, Moon.VanDusen & Freeman. If elected, he promised to give the community practical, no nonsense judical service. "I believe a judge must be hard working, with a broad experience in die law and in life," he said. "A judge must have the will to enforce our criminal laws. And a judge must have the integrity and understanding to fairly apply the law to everyone. I am confident that I can be that kind of judge." A lawyer practicing in Charlotte, Mikesell VOTE TUESDAY, AUG. 2 IVAN J. SNYDER for is making his third bid for the Fifth Circuit court judgeship. During his career he has served as prosecuting attorney, special deputy high way commissioner and an assistant attorney general for the state government In 1966, he lost his first race for circuit court judge but was successfully elected to the Fifth Circuit Court in 1970. In the fall of 1973 the State Judicial Tenure Commission filed charges accusing him of conflict of interest and several counts of misconduct Several thousand signatures were gathered on petitions supporting Mikesell, but in 1975 Master Stewart Newblatt concluded Mikesell had not conducted himself properly on the bench. In his report Newblatt said Mikesell failed to recognize that the people did not elect him as head of government but only as the repository of judicial power. The commission concluded Mikesell was "grossly lacking in judicial temperment and lhe impartiality required of one holding judicial office." But Mikesell said this week his problems were with what he called an "irresponsible prosecutor's staff." Part of their irresponsibilty involved plea-bargaining, he said. "And now since the Supreme Court decision, now we're stuck with it," he said. In May 1975 he was suspended from the bench, but 10 days later he announced he would seek re-election. In the August primary, he placed second in a field of four candidates. But in the November general election he lost to Deming and returned to private practice. If returned to the bench this fall, Mikesell promised to promote efficient justice. "Court is not for the judges or the attorneys, it's for the people. They have a right to a fair trial," he said. "They're entitled to justice. Justice delayed is justice denied." Coupled with his 5 1/2 years on the bench, Mikesell said he has more experience than his opponents. "I’m running because the other candidates don't have the qualifications to handle the job," he said. "I think the people want to have a choice. I've been there, and I’ve done the work. I've tried more cases than both of my opponents." Circuit court in Michigan is lhe primary trial court for serious criminal matters, divorces and civil cases involving more than $10,000. The Barry/Eaton County court consists of three courts with two presiding judges. Deming and Judge Richard M. Shuster, of Hastings, both preside in Eaton County and alternate weeks in Barry County. NOTICE The Barry County Republican Party or the Officers of the Republican Party have not endorsed, nor will they endorse, any candidate in the August 2, Republican Primary. COUNTY COMMISSIONER from District #1 (City of Hastings & Sect. 6 of Hastings Township) Be sure to vote in the Republican Primary, Aug. 2 Terry Geiger, Chairman Vicki Jerkatis, Vice Chairman One newcomer and one incumbent are seek­ ing two available trustee scats, as Republican trustee Dave Makley and Republican can­ didate Duane A. Bump face no opposition. Douglas Mackenzie, 47. said he feels Woodland Township’s supervisor should in­ sure “fair and equitable treatment of all in­ terests in the township and make certain our tax money is used wisely." A supervisor for 13 years al General Motors and a full-time farm manager since. Mackenzie said he feels he is qualified to replace Henney. "I feel our township needs someone with experience in supervision and management," he said. "1 have management training and experience." Mackenzie lives at 8964 Jordan Rd., Woodland, and has never sought or held public office. He serves as president of the Zion Lutheran Church Board of Woodland and is an alternate member of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) in Barry County. The first change Mackenzie said he would like to see is in how records are kept. "We must computerize our township business or face the loss of local control," he said. “If we do not purchase a computer soon, the county will assume the duties of our clerk. I am familiar with computers and use one in' my farm business." Darell Slater, 40, is Mackenzie’s Republican opponent for supervisor. He said he feels he is ready to become further involv­ ed in local government. "I want to become more involved in local government to better understand and help others understand reasons for certain issues such as taxes," he said. “In a 'ownship the size of Woodland, not too many issues are presented be tore the board. Taxes would pro­ bably be the main concern, followed closely by the need to keep harmony among the local groups and the board." TOWNSHIPS continued__________________ Hope Township Two requests, both for renewals, will be on the ballot One asks for one mill for fire protection and cemetery maintenance and the other seeks one mill for road repairs and maintenance. Both are for four years, from 1988 through 1991. Maple Grove Township Voters will be asked to approve a one-mill renewal for the purchase of fire and ambulance service equipment Orangeville Township A renewal of one-and-a-half mills for construction, upgrading and maintenance of roads is requested. The proposal covers four yean,from 1988 through 1991. Prairieville Township Voters in this township will decide on the only new millage request in the county. The proposal is for an additional half mill for upgrading and construction of roads, cvering four years, from 1988 through 1991. Another proposition, a renewal, is for one mill for replacement of fire, police and ambulance vehicles, covering four years, from 1988 through 1991. Thornapple Township A one-mill renewal for five years (1990 to 1995) for fire protection will face voters. The money is used generally to purchase fire equipment. The current millage does not expire until the end of 1989, but the proposal is being requested now because of the election year. In each township, one mill is worth $1 for each $1,000 of assessed property value. Slater, of 168 State St.. Wcxxlland, is the former owner of a company he now works for. He is a truck dnver for HSV Rcdi-Mix of Lake Odessa. He once sought, but lost, a bid for office on the Lakewood Board of Education. He is also a past member of the Lakewood Wrestling Club board, is on the Lakewood Athletic Association Board, the Woodland Township Fire Department, the Lake Odessa VFW Post and the Michigan National Guard. Carol Hewitt. 39. of 5336 N Clark Rd.. Woodland, has served the Towaship as clerk for 12 years. "Only myself and one trustee arc running for re-election. I think it is important to have some cointinuity on die board." she said. Hewitt is a member of the Barry County Clerk’s Association and is a charter member of the Michigan Township Association of Clerks. In addition, >he is a charter member of the National Association of Towns and Townships - Washington Watch Group. Important issues tc Hewitt in the township include keeping the roads maintained and equipping the fire department. "I would also like to sec a computer system in place to help the officials with their jobs,” she said. "The reason for implementing the computer system is that the State of Michigan, Election Division has passed a law requiring the registration list at the township level to be on a computer system by 1990. If it is not, the registration list will be turned over to the county clerk. It is important to me to try to keep local control of the township business ’’ Mary Jo Bump, 27, said she thinks it's time for a change on Woodland Township's Board. "This particular board has been together a long time and they have been okay, but 1 believe it is time for a change," Bump said. "I feel that 1 am young enough to bring a new view into this office. 1 will be able to devote the kind of time to this job it deserves. The present clerk sits only one day a week. I just do not feel that is an adequate amount of time.” Bump is a housewife and recently was defeated in her bid for re-election as Woodland Village Clerk. A resident of 197 South Main St.. Bump is co-president of the Woodland Womans Auxiliary for the fire department, the Lakewood Choral Society and was the campaign chairman for the Lakewood kids County Committee for Woodland. "1 feel every issue, big or small, is impor­ tant in a township the size of Woodland," Bump said. "1 am ready to take those issues on with new ideas." . Diane J. Barnum, 45, works as a substitute teacher for the Lakewi od Public Schools and is making her first bid for public office. “I was looking for a new challenge and. when one of the prominent members of the township encouraged me to seek the position of clerk, I decided lo run," she said. "In ad­ dition. 1 feel I am well qualified to be township clerk because of my English, business and computer background." Barnum is an act vc member of the Lake wood United Methodist Church, has volunteered for the Uni.ed Fund, is a member of the Woodland Child Study Club and the Lakewood Food for Thought Co-op. "Some issues today in our township are providing a safe community in -which to raise our children, good roads, and quality representation by our elected officials," she said. "I recognize that township clerk is a ser­ vice position. He or she should be knowledgeable and well informed about township matters in addition to carrying out the duties in a consciencioius and polite, friendly manner. "The clerk should make an effort to make conducting business easier for its citizens. For example, I believe that seniors in high school should be allowed to register to vote in See Township Candidates, p-12 Re-Elect RUSSELL STANTON Democratic Candidate for Supervisor ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP IVAN 1 SNYDER Ivan J. Snyder has the qualifications and ex­ perience necessary to represent District 1 on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. • • • • Lifelong resident of Hastings Successful area businessman for 28 years Twenty two years volunteer fireman 19 years as Hastings City Councilman • 7 years as Mayor for City of Hastings • Former member of Hastings City Planning Commission. • Past president of Hastings City Youth Council. • World War II Veteran • Receive Liberty Bell Award conferred by Barry County Bar Association, May 1. 1985. VOTE FOR IVAN J. SNYDER Republican for County Commissioner From District #1 YOUR VOTE COUNTS! Paid for by Ivan Snyder for County Commissioner. Theodora L “Teddie” SOYA Republican Candidate for Baltimore Township Clerk My husband Steve and I are both lifelong residents of the area I graduated from H.H.S. in 1968 (Teddie McKelvey) and M.S U in 1972 with a B.A. in accounting. Prior to my decision to stay ft home to raise our two young sons. 1 was Financial Manager of an area Employment and Training Administra­ tion (1975-1980). I have been the Deputy Clerk of Baltimore Township for the last four years. I would appreicate your vote for Township Clerk on the Aug. 2 primary. I have the education, the experience and the TIME to do the job. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Theodora L. Soya. 4502 Davidson Rd., Hastings My wife, Jean, and I have lived in Orangeville Township for the past twentysix years. We have four children. We presently live on an eighty acre farm on McKibben Road and enjoy raising registered shorthorn cattie. I worked at Clark Equipment Company in Battle creek as a Design Engineer for 2316 years. I am a member of the Grand Rapids Shrine, Bedford Masonic Lodge 207, Past President of the Delton Athletic Boosters. Past President Advisory Com­ mittee of Delton Kellogg School. Delton School Board Member for years, served on Farmer’s Hall of Fame Board of Directors, served on Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days Board of Directors. Charter member and Past Governor of Delton Moose lodge 1649, represented County Supervisors on County Allocation Board of 1984, Past President of Gun Lake Lions and Charter member, serving on Committee to rewrite Barry County Zoning Or­ dinance, serving on Barry County Free Fair Board, and have served as Orangeville Township Supervisor for the past 7Vi years. I would appreciate your support on August 2, 1988 Primary Election PM lot by the ConwniltM lo elect Ruivei K Stanton Super>.io, Oranjn. lie Townsfuo 6626 McKibben Ro*3. Delton Ml 49046 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 28. 1988 Township candidates, government class. Every other township represented at Lakewood allows this except ours. "If elected. I will not forget that I sene on­ ly because the people of the township gave me the position with their votes. 1 will try to do the best job possible, with a smile." Cheryl Allen. 30. feels she is the best can­ didate for township treasurer because "I have done all phases of the job as Lucy Jordan’s deputy lor the past two years." she said. "This includes regularly attending township board meetings, preparing tax notices, collec­ ting taxes, disbursing the taxes to the ap­ propriate units, preparing the delinquent tax roll and settling with the county treasurer.” Allen has not held an elected public position but has been and active member of the Sun­ field Church of the Brethren, currently serv­ ing ar. financial secretary; a church board member; a part of the Bylaw Revision Com­ mittee: Women’s Fellowship Treasurer: and other functions. She is also a member of the "Woodland Watergals" (firemen's wives). "I do not have another job. so I have the lime available to hold reasonable office hours and keep up with the busy pace of this job dur­ ing the tax collection months. I am also available for day meetings such as Michigan Township Association educational seminars and conventions and road commission meetings.” she said. Allen also expressed concern about the need for a computer system in the township and stressed the importance of maintaining the services of the township, such as roads, library, fire department and cemetery . "Second, wc need to look at the future needs of our township." she said. "How and where are wc growing and wnat increases or changes in services does this require? What areas of our records should be computerized and in what order?" Another issue concerning Allen is the need to rebuild a better cixiperation between the board and the local fire department. "Over the past year, the relationship bet­ ween the board and the fire department has been badly damaged." she noted. "Wc need to rebuild an honest, non-manipulative rela­ tionship so wc can discuss problems and needs and reach solutions that are in the best in­ terests of Woodland Township." Peggy France. 41. is Allen s Republican opponent for treasurer. She said she decided to enter the race because she wants to lake an active part in local government. Duane A. Bump. 54. of 6093 Vcltc Rd.. Woodland is uncontestcd in his first-ever bid for public office as trustee in the township. He said that issues of importance to him are taxes, roads and the fire department. He is employed as a factory worker and a farmer and is a member of the Lakewood Choral Society, the Woodland Gospel Singers and the Woodland United Methodist Church. Bump is also a past fireman. Assyria Township Board members in Assyria Township have three things in common: They are all running for re-election, they arc all Republicans and they are all being challenged. Supervisor Larry W. Carpenter is facing opposition by Jack C. Love; Clerk Dena Miller must defend her post against Linda Dingman; Treasurer Niannc Adelle Jarrard will meet Katheryn N. Davidson and trustees Billy S. Neal and Kenneth Strain are being challenged by Kenneth C. Brandl for one of the two open posts. continued Supervisor Larry Carpenter did mil res­ pond to a questionnaire from the Banner, re­ questing personal information and his position on issues. His opponent. Jack C. Love. 63. has Assyria Township Supervisor experience, having served in that capacity from 1968 until 1980. He also was a Barry County Commis­ sioner from 1968 to 1972 and from 1976 to 1980. He currently is chairman of the Federal Housing Authority. "I am running for office in response to several requests of area voters who feel that they need a supervisor who has shown he can successfully handle the office of supervisor and its attendant financial matters and make wise decisions in that regard." he said. .He is a resident of 9975 Love Rd.. Bellevue, and works as a farmer. He was the chairman of the Bellevue Fire Control Board from 1969 to 1980 and is a member of the Baseline Church. Issues of importance to Love are "gening the property assessments back to where they belong (50 percent of equalized value), as re­ quested numerous times by the State Tax Commission." He said he also advocates state revenue sharing money for safety on roads leading to the northwest and southwest corners of the township. Currently, fire and ambulance vehicles arc prevented from- entering certain area* of the township, he said. He added that the township should refrain from giving revenue to another county and that the township should get a historical marker for the more than 100-year-old township hall. Dena A. Miller. 38. of 10570 M-66, Nashville, has served as Assyria Township clerk for four years and said she wants to con­ tinue in that capacity. "I enjoy my job as clerk and I would like to cointinue to do my job the best I can.” she said. "I enjoy working with the current board. It’s been challenging and interesting to keep up with new legislative issues and regulations. 1 would like to work toward keep­ ing the government strong at the local township level.” Miller is a homemaker and has served as the treasurer for the Barry County Cleric’s Association for a two-year term. "I feel keeping up our roads in safe condi­ tion is important to the township, as is conti­ nuance of fair and equitable assessing.” she said. Miller supports the Tri-County Electric Cooperative proposition that will appear on the primary ballot. Linda Dingman. 28. said she feels her op­ ponent has too many deputy clerks being paid at lhe taxpayers’ expense. "I feel lhe clerks should make themselves available at the hours staled for their office,” Dingman said. “The township residents should know when meetings are being held. (Placement of) Meeting notices in local newspapers hasn’t happened in a long time.” Dingman, of 8701 Tasker Rd.. Bellevue, is a housewife and a partner in her husband’s dairy farm operation. She was a member of the Bellevue Rescue Squad for one year. Dingman also mentioned roads as an issue of importance in the township. "The roads in our township are in bad need of repair." Dingman said. "Wc need to work on issues in our own township and not be so eager to help other townships. Let’s get ours in shape first." NORVAL THALER ENDORSES NANCY BOERSMA FOR BARF.! COUNTY CLERK As Freeport Village Clerk for over 20 years. Irving Township Clerk for 6 years and Barry County Clerk these past 13 years, I feel I am uniquely qualified lo endorse Nancy Boersma to succeed me as your next Barry County Clerk. There are things that a boss knows about a worker - how hard they work, how competently and with how much integrity I AM GIVING NANCY BOERSMA MY UNQUALIFIED, UNRESTRICTED AND MOST ENTHUSIASTIC SUPPORT because I know what she has done on the job and what a tremendous contribution she has made these past 15 years. It costs money to train people — to get them up to speed on a job. Nan­ cy s experience and already acquired knowledge is an extraordinary asset lo the people of Barry County. I have not seen anyone else who can match her ability and there is no guarantee that any other candidate can learn as much on the job to ever match NANCY'S LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE, EXPERTISE AND ABILITY, HANDLING MATTERS EFHCIENTL Y, ACCURATELY AND WITH THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF INTEGRITY as Nancy has demonstrated these past years. I think that NANCY BOERSMA has shown in the years she has worked for me to be the MOST CAPABLE, the MOST HONEST and the MOST QUALIFIED person to succeed me as YOUR NEXT BARRY COUNTY CLERK. And I should know! Norval E. Thaler Retiring County Clerk VOTE FOR NANCY BOERSMA FOR COUNTY CLERK, TUES.. AUG. 2 PAID FOR BY NORVAL THALER. 319 S EAST ST . FREEPORT. Ml 49325 NOT AUTHORIZED U* THE CANDIDATE COMMITTEE OF NANCY BOERSMA T ■* Dari Herbert (Barry Township) Susan K. Butler (Maple Grove Township) Monte M. Allen (Maple Grove Township) Donald F. Wlllcutt (Maple Grove Township) Jack C. Love (Assyria Township) Dena A. Miller (Assyria Township) Linda Dingman (Assyria Township) Kenneth C. Brandt (Assyria Township) Debbie S. Baker (Baltimore Township) Theodora L. Soya (Baltimore Township) Patricia A. Newton (Baltinore Township) Kenneth IL Granata (Baltimore Township) Treasurer Nianne Adelle Jarrard did not respond to a questionnaire on her position on issues. Her challenger. Katheryn N. Davidson. 48, of 12953 M-66. Bellevue, did. and said she is running against Jarrard to give the peo­ ple of the area an opportunity to have more than one choice for the office. Davidson is the owner of the Assyria Coun­ try Store and is making her first bid for public office. She is a past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star/Bcllevue-Olivet Chapter 196. is a past service unit director for the girl scouts and is past member of the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters. "I am readily available to collect taxes dur­ ing a wider range of hours and the location is easily accessible for people to come, especial­ ly out-of-area taxpayers." she said. "Being a business owner in the area. I am also in­ terested in getting more involved in the deci­ sions that will be affecting my business.” Davidson said she is also concerned about roads and their upkeep, which she says is always an issue in the area. In the race for two open trustee scats. Ken­ neth C. Brandt hopes to gamer enough votes to unseat one of the two incumbents running. Brandt, 51. of 5155 Lacey Rd., Dowling, is a licensed, professional land surveyor for the city of Battle Creek and private businesses. He is a lifelong resident of Assyria Township and is making his first bid for public office. Brandl said he is seeking a post on the board "to get involved in township activities and of­ fer expertise acquired through serving municipal government for 32 years." Brandt is for fair taxation, and maintaining highways within the township, careful monitoring of zoning ordinances and restric­ tions and seeking citizens' views on improv­ ing township government, he said. Billy S. Neal plans to defend his chair and add another four years lo the 15 he’s already logged as Assyria Township trustee. At age 58, he is a railroad conductor and a farmer. He serves as the president of Southwestern Michigan Polled Hereford Associaton. He is also president of the Livestock Developmental Committee for Barry County 4-H. He is the 4-H beef leader in the Baseline 4-H club and is a member of the Barry County 4-H/FFA Fair Improvement Committee. Neal said he is running for "honest and fair government for all residents of Assyria Township." Issues of importance to Neal are those of local taxes, roads and education. Kenneth Strain did not respond to a questionnaire. Carlton Township All incumbents in Carlton Township are Republicans seeking re-election with only one race on the ballot — Treasurer Janet Foley is being challenged by Beverly Allerding. Other candidates running arc Supervisor Richard Yarger of 15 Sisson Rd.. Freeport; Clerk Dcloris J. Dipp. 704 W Freeport Rd.. Freeport; Trustee Gerald Endres of 1422 Vcdder Rd.. Lake Odessa and and Trustee Keith Marlow of 2730 Jordan Rd.. Freeport. Janet Foley. 43. served as Carlton Township deputy treasurer from 1978 to 1980. and has served as treasurer since her election in 1980. "I am interested in the issues facing local government and I am confident that I can pro­ vide a positive contribution for the benefit of all our citizens in dealing with those issues.” she said. Foley is a teacher and a homemaker, and resides at 3570 Carlton Center Rd.. Hastings. She is a Carlton Community 4-H leader and a Sunday school teacher. "The most important issue for all townships is financial responsibility, which involves providing our citizens with the best possible services, including well maintained roads and cemeteries, ambulance and fire protection, for their tax dollars," Foley said. "1 do sup­ port the one and one-half mill renewal pro­ position, which will continue funding the necessary fire protection for our residents." Treasurer candidate Beverly Aiierding did not complete a questionnaire on her reasons for running and her views on issues. She and her husband. Norm, have farmed in Carlton Township for 37 years, she said in an advertisement, and she has had more than 35 years experience in accounting and book­ keeping. She also has 17 years experience in income tax preparation, and is a member of the "National Accountants Association." Baltimore Township Two newcomers to elected office arc vying to be nominated as the Republican candidate for the clerk’s post in Baltimore Township and three Republicans — two incumbents and one newcomer — are hoping to gain nomina­ tion for the two available trustee seats. Debbie S. Baker and Theodora (Teddie) L. Soya will face off in the primary, with the winner challenging the lone Democratic can­ didate. Deb Lukasiewicz, in November. R.C. Dull. Kenneth R. Granata and Patricia A. Newton are seeking the trustee terms. There arc no Democrats for trustee spots on the primary ballot. Debbie S. Baker. 32. of 4949 S Charlton Park Rd.. Hastings, is seeking election to the board because she believes her background in accounting, computers and personnel matters "would be an asset." A Barry County employee for nearly 12 years. Baker has worked as a deputy clerk in the county clerk’s office for eight years and spent three and one-half year:; as Sheriff David Wood’s secretary. “In that time I have developed a keen in­ terest in government at all levels." she said. “I have four years experience taking the minutes and keeping records for the Barry County Board of Commissioners, and cur­ rently act as confidential employee for the board... During this time. I have seen the need for a good working relationship between Ute township boards and the board of commissioners." Baker also said she believes it is important “that the township board members work together and resolve problems as a whole. I also feel it is extremdy important that each board member Let free to express opinions, even if it isn’t what everyone else wants to hear. The public should also feel free to attend board meetings and express their ideas, opi- See Township Candidates, Page 13 R. C. Dull (Baltimore Township) Janet Foley (Caricon Township) Loy Ann Lelnaar (Hope Township) Beverly Allerding (Carlton Township) Jerry Midkiff (Prairieville Township) Robert B. Norton (Hope Township) �The Hastings Banner Thursday, July 23, 1988 — Page 13 Sleetion’88 Primary Election Coverage Continues.,. County commission, "I'm not a politician. I’m just a person. I'm not afraid to speak out about things I don't believe in, but I’ll work very hard for the things 1 do believe in," he said. ’’When I was working full lime, it was difficult find the few extra hours a week to work on the Veterans Trust Fund, but now that I am retired, I have much more time to spend for the county," he said. " I feel real good about winning this election," he said. Robert Wenger said "I got interested in local and county government and I'd like a chance to serve. I have no axe to grind, I would just like a chance." He said without inside information about finances in Barry County, he couldn't comment on specific problems and solutions, but he would encourage growth in the industrial or service tax base. "Without industrial or service growth, there is not really an increase in taxes for the area. Residential growth requires money to support schools, sewer, water and all the municipal services that go with it," he said. "Still, Bany County is well suited for residential living. We have lakes, we're near large cities, and our quality of living makes us a good calling card for Lansing. Battle Creek, Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids lo base industry here," he continued. Quality of life is an important consideration by industry officials when they make plans to locate, he added. Wenger served eight years on the Thornapple Kellogg School Board, and said the school's good reputation is another reason to move here. Updating the entire system of planning and zoning and replacing lhe outdated methods and rules also should be done when looking to the future, he said. "I hale to give up any individual rights, but I guess we have to have planning and zoning. We have hot spots already," he added Wenger noted that he is a farmer and his property, zoned for agriculture, runs alongside Thornapple Kellogg High School. That occasionally causes problems when lhe wind is wrong. "Here we are, both doing what we are zoned to do. Any time you have zoning foundries meeting, there are problems," he said. Asked why he decided to run, Wenger said "I'm willing to help. I feel every citizen has the obligation to serve his community in some capacity. You should take your turn. Pm just getting my feet wet, but I would like to serve the people in my area," he said. Wenger and his wife Helen are the parents of six children, Christina, Martin, Phillip, Mary, Don and Thad. An incumbent on the Barry County Bu?rd of Commissioners, Cathy Williamson has served for four years, and is running again because she "has always been an involved person." The 1st District is unique with the highest growth in the county, making planning and zoning important, she said. "I am very involved in planning and zoning," she said. She is also active in the futuring committee, which just released a countywidesurvey to probe public attitudes and find ways to strengthen Bany County in the future, she reported. Helping with the development of the questions in the survey was a task she enjoyed, she said. She supports making the courthouse handicapped accessible and said the issue should have been studied by a citizens committee for a recommendation before the last election. "It is so important to have a handicapped accessible courthouse," she stated. Williamson is a member of t\~ personnal committee on rite board of commissioners, and she said she would like to see a contract between the board and the Court Association, which is now in negotiations. The negotiations are not stalemated, but are moving very slowly, she said. She credits the Joint Economic Development Commission (JEDC) with keeping jobs in Barry County through state and federal funding. Delton Locomotive and the Clinton Street project are two examples of the JEDC at work, she noted. Diversification is one reason she likes the work on lhe board of commissioners. A member might work with the Board of Health in the morning and the Commission on Aging in the afternoon, she explained. "My level of participation on the board is high. I have many committee appointments, and have usually accepted some leadership capacity. And I have an excellent attendance record," she said. "You know the old saying. If you want a continued from page 8 job done, give it to a busy person," she continued. Working in the real estate profession gives her flexibility and helps her keep in touch with what the public feels, she said. Her husband, Don, is in administration at the Kendall College of An and Design. District No. 3 P. Richard Dean, the incumbent, faces Richard K. Hart in this race. Dean cited 10 years on the board and business world experience as assets that help him on lhe board. The largest problem for Barry County now, he said, is fiscal reponsibility, he said. The reason for the problem is loss of some state funding and all of federal revenue sharing, and lhe county should "bite the bullet 'iow" and exercise responsibility, he said. He named the shortage of manpower at the sheriffs department, and the need for more patrol cars on the road as other problems. Also, he said, the courthouse should be made handicapped accessible, and the Courts and Law building is a "horrible old building” that should be replaced. The juvenile courts needs facilities, he added. "We are spending money now sending juveniles to other care centers because of the lack in Bany County," he added. After naming areas that should be dealt with. Dean said he was "pleased and proud" of the progress Bany County has made. "I’m a positive person. I can help, and I enjoy the work thoroughly," he said. Hart has worked for 42 years at the E.W. Bliss company and he retired in the spring of this year. "Now I would like to see if I couldn't serve the people", he said. Hart said he has always been interested in county government. His wife, Ardith, worked for 19 years in the county clerk's office. "She gave me tremendous insight into the workings of the county," he said. His education and extensive experience in supervision at the Bliss Company will help him in serving on lhe board of commissioners, he said. Maintaining a budget, and the lack of tax dollars to improve government services are concerns that Hart said he would work on if elected. "Barry County is not unique. It is universal. I'm afraid there will be no money for the future. With the needed courthouse improvements and the inadequate Courts and Law building, it looks like we can build no reserves whatsoever," he said. Hart said now that he is retired, he has time lo try to help solve the problems that face Barry County, and help keep it an "excellent place lo work and live." Township Candidates, nions and problems.” Noting that Baltimore Township has its own zoning ordinance. Baker said she thinks the ordinance should be reviewed and updated on a yearly basis, if necessary. She is a member of the Michigan Associa­ tion of Governmental Computer Users and the Michigan NCR Computer User’s group. Theodora L. Soya, 38, of 4502 Davidson Rd., Hastings, says her involvement as an ap­ pointed deputy township clerk for the past four years spurred her decision to seek elec­ tion to the clerk’s post. "I find the job interesting and believe I am well qualified for the position. In addition to my educational background (a bachelor of arts degree in accounting from Michigan State University). 1 have 10 years experience in governmental accounting. ”My husband and 1 have lived in the area all our lives and both our families have a history of active participation in local govern­ ment. Also, since I am not now working out­ side the home, I can devote as much time as necessary to township duties. Soya said. She had previously been employed as finan­ cial manager for Mid-Counties Employment and Training Administration. She currently maintains lhe records for her husband's farm­ ing operation in addition to keeping the books for Baltimore Township for the past four years. Zoning, roads, the township budget and maintaining the township cemeteries are issues Soya said she believes are important in the township. ’’Any issue that is brought before the board should be listened to and responded to by the township officials," she said. Soya is treasurer of the Southeastern Elementary School PTO and serves on the Parent Advisory Committee for the Barry In­ termediate School District. She is a former treasurer of the Humpty Dumpty Co­ operative Preschool. R.C. Dull, candidate for trustee, is a representative for Lewis Realty and resides at 5303 S. Broadway, Hastings. Dull. 58, said he is seeking office because "I believe it is my duty and would consider it an honor to serve. I have lived in Baltimore Township for about 30 years." He previously was defeated in a bid for the supervisor's post. Dull said he is concerned about zoning in the township and comments that “the con’• nation of local government with a change of officers every few years" is important. He currently serves on the township plann­ ing commission and was chairman of the board of review for four years in the 1970s. Chairman of the supervisory committee of the Thomapple Valley Credit Union. Dull has been active in Boy Scouts, 4-H and the Masonic order. Kenneth R. Granata. incumbent candidate for trustee, has served on the Baltimore Township Board since 1976. Granata. 69. of 285 Pritchardville Rd., Hastings, has been a court officer for BarryEaton counties' 5th Judicial Circuit Court for the past 12 years. He also worked for the Barry County Sheriffs department for 10 years and served for 27 years as a federal government special agent-in-charge, working in criminal investigation. “As a resident with my family for almost 30 years, of Baltimore Township, 1 want to continue to have an input to this township where wc have so much enjoyed living," Granata said of his reasons for seeking re­ election. ”1 wish to continue to make whatever con­ tribution I can to lhe welfare of Baltimore Township residents, to encourage the maintenance of the natural resources and beauty of the area, as well as the efficient John R. Scarbrough (Hope Township) John Rough Jr. (Yankee Springs Township) Dorothy Seger (Yankee Springs Township) Duane Bump (Woodland Township) G. David VanElst (Y ankee Springs Township) Peggy K. France (Woodland Township) continued operation of township services to its residents," he said. Issues he states are important in the township include road and drain maintenance and improvement; equitable and reasonable zoning administration; cooperation and coor­ dination with other townships, county, state and federal governments; keeping up-to-date on changes in legislation and their effects upon the township; and "encouraging the in­ terest and participation of a growing number of township residents as they have much ex­ perience. talent, and knowledge to contribute to our township community." A former chairman of the Region HI Crime Commission for Barry. Branch. Calhoun, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties, Granata also previously served as president of the Barry County Deputy Sheriff’s Association. He is a member of the Barry County Humane Society Board and a member of Masonic Lodge 52 in Hastings. Patricia A. Newton, also an incumbent candidate for a trustee seat, has been on the Baltimore Township Board since 1972. A cosmetologist. Newton resides at 550 E. Cloverdale Rd., Hastings. “I believe in local government and feel 1 can make a good contribution to the township,” she said of seeking re-election. “Having our own zoning to promote order­ ly development over the township” is impor­ tant, Newton said. Other issues are “working with a balanced budget and being able to do a considerable amount of road work each year; and providing fire-ambulance protection to everyone in the township," she said. A volunteer for the cancer crusade for several years. Newton also has held offices with the Battle Creek hairdressers association. Also on the ballot. Supervisor Wayne C. Miller, a Democrat, is running unopposed, as is incumbent Republican Treasurer Patty L. Armour. Six candidates are seeking six available seats on the Baltimore Library Board: Carolyn Worth, Harriett Proefrock, William H. Stanton, Hayden B. Rees, Catherine Pittman and Lctha Philpott. Hope Township Republican races for nomination for treasurer and two trustees are lhe only con­ tested offices in Hope Township. First-time candidates Loy Ann Leinaar and Robert B. Norton are seeking the treasurer's post and incumbent Meryl L. Peake, John R. Scarbrough and John S. Woods are hoping to be nominated as November candidates for two trustee positions. Incumbent Treasurer Mary L. Tack is not seeking re-election. Loy Ann Leinaar. 41, of 5769 Saggio Rd., Cloverdale, is owner of Leinaar Bookkeeping and Tax Service and is a laborer/trimmer at Flexfab in Hastings. Leinaar said she is running for office because “I am a very qualified candidate. 1 have past experience in bookkeeping since 1971." She calls herself an enthusiastic, trustwor­ thy person who can communicate well with “various personalities. "I am interested in serving the people of Hope Township on a personal level," she added. "An issue 1 feel is important in my township is investigating alternative lax detours for senior citizens and other persons on fixed incomes." Leinaar said. Supporting the millage proposals on the township ballot, she commented that she thinks "it is important to every township to have top fire protection and better roads." She served as treasurer of the Delton Transportation Association in 1983 and treasurer of the Big Cedar Lake Association in 1979. Jack Flnkbelner (Yankee Springs Township) Caro! Hewitt (Woodland Township) Leinaar has coached a young girls' softball team for four years, served on the Delton Transportation Scholarship Committee for a year, and has been active at Cedar Creek Bi­ ble Church for 15 years. The youngest candidate on the township ballot, 23-year-old Robert B. Norton said he is interested in community service. “Local government is where the people can, and should, have a real voice. I'm anx­ ious to serve the people and interact with them. The past two years as deputy treasurer have been a real joy." he said of his reasons for seeking office. "Being a rural community, the people of Hope Township have unique concerns." said Norton, who lives at 4700 Cordes Drive. “Maintaining the present programs and facilities that they now enjoy is high on their list. Roads, cemeteries, fire protection and ambulance service are important to us. "I was very pleased when the township took the initiative to pul more into our tired old roads during the past two years. We’re do­ ing a good job of maintaining the quality of our community through our zoning regula­ tions. too." he said. Norton did not respond to a question asking if he supports the millage proposition on the ballot, however. A machine operator al lhe Kellogg Co. in Battle Creek. Norton is a deacon on the Cedar Creek Bible Church board and has served in various music ministries and as a Sunday School teacher. In the trustees' race, John Scarbrough. 44, of 2655 Dowling Rd.. Delton, said he decided lo run after receiving encouragement from township citizens. Scarbrough is a salesman for Fuelgas in Hastings and has served on the Hope Township Planning and Zoning Board for two years. He said securing sewers for the major township lakes to insure water quality is an important issue. Improvement and maintenance of roads, including brush removal for clear vision, is important to him. Scarbrough did not respond to the question Cheryl Allen (Woodland Township) Mary Jo Bump (Woodland Township) about explaining his stand on the township millage proposition. He is a former member of the National Management Association and the Elks of Bat­ tle Creek. John S. Woods. 67. of 9125 S. Wall Lake Rd.. Delton, is a part-time machinist for Pemco in Delton. Woods is running for office "for continued good township government," he said. Good financial practices, roads and keeping the township a “good place to live" are issues he said arc important. “I support both (township millage pro­ posals) as a good financial practice." Woods said of the primary ballot requests to renew millage for roads, the fire department and township cemeteries. Retired from the U.S. Air Force, Woods has served as chairman of the township's zon­ ing board of appeals. He also has been direc­ tor of the Michigan Storm Water-Flood Plain Managers Association. Incumbent trustee Meryl Peake did not res­ pond to the Banner’s questionnaire which was sent to all township candidates who face op­ position in the primary. Supervisor Patricia I. Baker and Clerk Shirley R. Case, both Republicans, are unop­ posed in the primary. There are no Democratic Party candidates on the township ballot. Barry Township Four Republican candidates, including one incumbent, are seeking nomination to two trustee positions in Barry Township. No Democrats arc seeking the posts. Incumbent Arnold Lawrence and newcomers Dari Herbert. Larry Maupin and Dorothy Wccver are in the trustees’ race. Dari Herbert. 61. said he is seeking office because he is interested in serving the community. Herbert, ot 6862 Herbert Rd.. Delton, lists good roads, well-equipped fire departments and good ambulance service — w ith no in­ crease in taxes — as important issues in the township. He said he supports renewal of the two-mill Diane J. Barnum (Woodland Township) Darell Slater (Woodland Township) tax levy to operate the police and fire departments. A self-employed carpenter. Herbert has served as chairman of the building committee for the parsonage and church building at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Larry O. Maupin. 45, a heavy equipment operator for the Barry County Road Commis­ sion and owner of Professional Collision Repair, said his personal goal in seeking elected office is to make a contribution to his community and encourage his friends and neighbors to do the same. As a township trustee. Maupin said, “1 would see more of my neighbors, as well as be able to support the local government in a positive way. "1 feel that safe roads -nd educational sup­ port are extremely important issues currently faced by our citizens." he said. "With my background at the Barry County Road Com­ mission. I feel very capable of determining which roads in Barry Township need work. Also, as a concerned parent. I am very involv­ ed in educating our children. Children need stability and consistency in education. This can only be achieved by parents, citizens, as well as school systems, working together." Maupin said. “It is imperative that Barry Township citizens support the police and fire department by renewing the two mills. We need to maintain a safe community where our children can grow." He is a member of Ira A. Beck Lodge 503 Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan. Trustee candidates Arnold Lawrence and Dorothy Weever were sent questionnaires for the Banner’s township election profiles, but they did not respond. Unchallenged in the primary are Barry Township Supervisor William B. Wooer. Clerk Lois Bromley and Treasurer Judith E. Wooer, all Republican*.. There arc no Democrats seeking nomination to the offices. See Township Candidates, Page 17 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 28, 1988 1988 BARRY COUNTY FREE FAIR WINNERS Champion and reserve titles awarded for horse shows at 1988 Barry Coun­ ty Free Fair Awards in the 1988 Fair English pleasure class went to (left to right) Shanna O'Keefe, Kristi Javor, Rebecca Poll and Janice Nolen. 1988 State show alternates were (left to right) Stacy Jordan, Pam Braska, Jason Terpening, Mary Braska and Chris Sarver. Winners in the 1988 halter competition were (left to right) Janice Nolen, Tracy Cornwell, Marta Bender and Jill Rhodes. Young riders earning awards in the 1988 equitation and pleasure category were (left to right) Michelle Braska, Jason Deal, Elizabeth Slocum and Mike Overall high point winners in the 1988 Fair competitions were Jill Rhodes (left) in the senior category and Elizabeth Slocum in the junior competition. Wickham. Recepients of honors in the 1988 Barry County Free Fair equitation and pleasure class competition included (left to right) Marta Bender, Jill Rhodes, Elizabeth Slocum and Patricia Braska. 1988 equitation and pleasure class winners were (left to right) Tish Reigler, Carrie Pifer, Kelly Eggers and Kim Newberry. Winners of the 1988 Barry County Free Fair junior high point contest were Elizabeth Slocum (left), Shanna Reynolds and Rachel Bouwens (seated) Recipients of awards in the high point competition during the 1988 Fair included (left to right) Kim Newberry, Mindy Schaubel, Brooke Walker, Jason Terpening and Brian Eggers. Award winners in the novice equitation and pleasure competition at the 1988 Fair were (left to right) Leigh Fialo, Angie Armour, Korie Wheeler, Mike Wickham and Jason Deal. 1988 State show winners were (left to right) Jill Rhodes, Marta Bender, Kristi Javor, Janice Nolen, Tina Royal and Kelli VanDenburg. Rabbit skill-a-thon winners were (front row left to right) Myra Fedewa, J'Amy Cross, Erin Haase, Keri Jeurink (back row) Carl Fedewa, Kevin Cross, Karen Rausch, Tracy Wieringa, Christy VonOoy. Kathe-lne Rausch. Livestock skillathon winners were (left to right) Luke Haywood. Lori Wieringa, Sarah Dingerson. Darci Coppess, and Jennifer Wieringa. Dairy skillathon winners were (left to right) Jeff Butler, Joel Butler and Tony Norris. Holstein champion class winners were (left to right) Joel Butler, reserve |umor champ; Jeff Butler holding Emily Butler's junior champ: Hope Bivens, reserve senior and reserve grand champ; and Emily Butler, senior and grand champ. 3 N' SUDS auctioneer XCAVATING !, NASHVILLE STORE OP ELTON ROGERS 4-H CL RISON ?D FAMILY ATER JRINF Kristi Javor (left), Shanna Reynolds and Mandy Miller were winners in the English equitation event at the 1988 county fair. State show winners for 1988 included (left to right) Tish Reigler, Carrie Pifer, Ann Doll, Rebecca Poll. Shan­ na O'Keefe and Mandy Miller. Michele Zurlace won the Barry County Fair talent show. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 28, 1988 — Page 15 In lhe any other breeds of goal category. Lori Thomas (from left) shows lhe senior reserve champion owned by Kelly VanDenburg; Mall Coleman won junior champion, reserve junior champion and reserve best of breed; and Kelly VanDenburg also won senior grand champion and best of breed. . In the progeny class, Kenn Cross won grand champion, while Myra Fedewa took reserve. Color breed champions were (left to right) Tony Norris. Jersey junior and grand champ; Luke Haywood holding DeAnna Jones' junior champ and brown swiss champ; and DeAnna Jones, senior grand and supreme champ. Goat showmanship winners are Melissa Lancaster (front) novice; (back row, from left) Michelle Lancaster, junior; Julie Oosterhouse, senior; and Daneil Olney, intermediate. Amy Witzel (from left) took grand champion in the dairy wethers category, while Damon Ashley took reserve champion. The Pygmy wethers grand champion is owned by Nikol Hale, and reserve is owned by Tania Hale. Best of show honors in the rabbit competition went to Matt Henion. Legal Notices Steteaf MfcMgan PrabateCaort County af Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE Pygmy goat winners include (from left) Nikol Hale, who took senior grand champion, best of breed and reserve best of show; Tania Hale (goat shown by Melissa Herminett), reserve senior champion and reserve best of breed; Michelle Lancaster, who won junior grand champion and Nikol Hale,who took junior reserve champion honors. Tania Hale took grand champion honors in the Angora goat competition. The Alpine goat competition saw Daneil Olney (left) take senior grand champion, senior reserve grand champion and best of breed. Eugene Miller shows the reserve best of breed winner, Amy Witzel owns the junior reserce champion, and Kelly VanDenburg shows the junior reserve champion Alpine owned by Daneil Olney. Olney also took best of show honors for the day with her Alpine goat. In the Nubian goat category, Cherilyn Hyde (from left) took senior grand champion and best of breed, Julie Oosterhouse won reserve senior grand champion and reserve best of breed; Tania Hyde took junior grand champion, and Michelle Fancher took reserve junior champion. File No. 88-19968-SE Estole of ETHEL LEE WILSON, Deceased. Social Security Number 386-70-2403. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On September 2, 1988 at 9:30 a.m., in the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Gary R. Holman Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Hazel Brown requesting that Hazel Brown be ap­ pointed personal representative of lhe estate of Ethol Lee Wilson, deceased, who lived at 249 East North Street, Hostings. Michigan and who died March 16, 1988; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated November 17, 1948, be admit­ ted to probate. It also is requested that lhe heirs at law of sold deceased be determined. Creditors are notifed that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by moil, to both the personal represen­ tative ond to the court on or before October 12. 1988. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Date: July 25. 1988 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-3495 HAZEL BROWN Personal Representative BY: Richard J. Hudson Address of Petitioner 575 Indian Hills Dr. Hastings. Ml. 49058 (7/28) Synopsis of the Regular Meeting of the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD July 13, 1988 All members present. Reports of committees presented. Department of Natural Resources issued permits to construct seawalls at Fine Lake to Dorothy Chenoweth. Robert Carroll and Barbara Brody. Notice of request for permit from Grefhe Worgess to dredge channels at Dunn Lake received. DNR reported Richard Buckner had completed work without benefit of permit. Robert Shaffer presented Health Deportment report. Discussion held regarding Sheffield Rd. Approved payment of vouchers in amount of $23,349.26. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Ai ested to by: Supervisor Verlyn Stevens The top placing market withers which will be sold at Friday's livestock sale are owned by Daneil Olney (left) who won reserve champion and Kelly VanDenburg who took grand champion. State af Michigan in the Circuit Court ORDER OF PUBLICATION Filo No. 88-332-DO HON. RICHARD M. SHUSTER DEBRA LYNN HOLMES. Plaintiff. DERICK NEAL HOLMES. Defendant. David A. Dimmers (Pl2793) Attorney for Plaintiff. At a session of said Court held in the City of Hostings, County of Barry ond State of Michigan on the 29th day of June. 1988. PRESENT: HONORABLE RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Circuit Judge. On the 9th day of June. 1988, on action wos filed by DEBRA LYNN HOLMES, Plaintiff, against DERICK NEAL HOLMES, Defendant, in this Court to obtain o decree of divorce. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. DERICK NEAL HOLMES, shall answer or take such other action os may be permitted by low on or before the 25th of August. 1988. Failure to comply with this order will result in a judgment by default against such defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this court. RICHARD M. SHUSTER, Circuit Judge David A. Dimmers (P12793) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (7/28) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by TERRY A. PROUT ond DAGMAR A. PROUT, his wife to FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION OF DETROIT, a United States corporation, now known as. FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN, a United States corpora­ tion. Mortgagee, dated 5th Moy, 19»8. ond record ed on Moy 17. 1978 in Liber 236. on page 38. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be dee at lhe dote hereof the sum of THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY NINE and 01Z100 DOLLARS ($37.599.01). in­ cluding interest at 8.500 % per annum. Under the power of so e contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute In such cose made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that laid morfgoge will be foreclosed by o sale of tne mortgaged premises, or some port o; them, ot aublic vendue at the Barry County Court House in Hostings. Michigan, ot 11:00 o'clock o.m. on September 1. 1988. Said premises ore situated in the Township of Rutland, Barry County. Michigan, ord are describ ed os: Lot 46. Al-Gon-Quin Estates, o subdivision in the southeast fractional 1/4 section 2. town 3 north, range 9 west. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 4 of Plots, on Pogo 22. The redemption period shall bo six months from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon cd in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 29. 1988 Peter E. O'Rourke 200 First Federal Bldg. Detroit. Michigan 48226 FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN, a United States Corporation Mortgagee (8/11) �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 28. 1988 Giving cancer the boot Hastings youth ready for soccer after beating disease "...and starting in goal for the Saxons. Steve Jordan." by Steve Vedder There have been times in lhe last eight mon­ ths when Steve Jordan doubted he'd ever again hear those words blare from the Johnson Field public address system. When doctors offer but a bleak 20 percent chance of survival, however, things greater than soccer are placed in doubt. Like young lives. But after two apparently successful major surgeries, a promising soccer -career, not to mention life, will continue on this fall. If the war hasn't yet been won. at least the battles are tilting in favor of lhe Hastings High School senior. •'It's too much fun out there,” says Jordan from the comfort of his living room couch. “I don't want to give soccer up." It was toward the end of a fine junior year in goal last fall that Jordan began suffering back pains. They got so bad that Jordan would gob­ ble up to six aspirin to help get through Saxon soccer games. At first the pain was only thought to be u pulled muscle, but after the season the truth became known. A cancerous tumor stretched from the kidney to breastbone. “It hurt so bad I'd kneel down during the game so I could give my back a rest.” Jordan recalls. The pain was so bad that Jordan, who counts soccer far and away as his favorite sport, considered quitting. “I wanted to. but in a way I didn’t,” he says. "I wanted to be out there with the team and the team wanted me out there. I stuck it out. no matter how bad it hurt.” Following the cancer diagnosis. Jordan underwent his first surgery in Hastings. Through extensive chemotherapy, the tumor was reduced enough to be surgically removed in a 9!6 hour operation in March at the In­ diana University Hospital. Though the surgery was an apparent suc­ cess. doctors admit they won’t know for 6-8 years whether the cancer is completely gone. Nonetheless, the quiet, polite senior's chances of recovery have been upgraded from a 20 percent chance of living last November to a current 95 percent chance of complete recovery. Jordan is in a recovery period when in­ cludes periodic x-ray and blood work. If the cancer docs return, it will first show up in the lungs. Jordan says he still tires easily, and when certain veins in his hand stick out. he knows it's time to slow down. "Right now I feel great,” he says. "I still get tired, but I push myself to the limit.” The doctors have placed no restrictions on Jordan playing soccer, and he says it is now just a matter of rebuilding his body back to where it was a year ago. Like any goalie preparing for a season, Jordan says he plans to do a couple hundred situps and pushups each day. Larry Jordan, Steve's father, says the deci­ sion to play soccer this fall — which begins Aug. 15 — rests with his son. "I’ve told him he can play until it hurts,” he says. "If he has any more problems, he’ll have to give it up. It’s not worth busting up his body over. But I’m sure he can handle it if be uses his brain and not only his body.” Jordan admits because of the physical pro­ blems. the use of his brain in playing soccer becomes more important this season. "It'll feel great just to get out there again, but I’ll have a different outlook,” he says. “I’ll be more cautious. Last year I didn't care how I landed or if I was hit. This year I’ve got to use my head more than my body.” The physical part of his ordeal aside, Jordan says the battle with cancer has offered valuable insight about himself, others, and life in general. "At first 1 didn't really change a lot until they told me there was a possibility of dying. Sports Then I got scared." he says. “But then the doctors told me I had a 20 percent chance of living, and that little bit of chance gave me willpower and everyone made me believe that 1 could fight this out to the end." Jordan says the most frightening part of the struggle was the night before the initial chemotherapy treatment. It was then that he questioned if life was worth continuing. “There was a time when I actually wanted to end it," he admits. "If I had been alone I think 1 would have ended it.” But bolstered by support through his fami­ ly, Jordan was admitted to the hospital the next day and by then it was too late to consider taking his own life. “By then there was nothing 1 could do but go on with it." he says. Through the operations and chemotherapy as well as the successful recovery period, Jor­ dan’s condition has improved to the point where soccer is more than a remote possibili­ ty. Hastings soccer Coach Doug Mcpham is counting on the return of his senior co-captain when the schedule begins in late August. “He's a real good athlete, real determin­ ed," says Mepham. "He’s a rare find." Mepham doesn’t expect Jordan to step back in goal without missing a beat. Mepham says he will stress to his senior goalie the need to take one step at a time. "I told him to be honest," Mepham says. "If he feels he can't make it. just tell me. He's honest enough and if he knows he's hurting lhe team, he’ll take himself out. "But he’s determined to come out and I'm charged up that he is coming out. He's a neat kid." Mepham isn’t expecting Jordan to match last season's outstanding finish. After platooning for the first half of the season, Jordan took over the No. 1 goalie spot the last eight games and racked up a shutout over Battle Creek Central in the season finale and then whitewashed Galesburg, Comstock and Otsego in the state tournament. "I don’t expect him to-start out that way," Mepham says. "If things work out positively, he’ll come back to top-notch form by the end of the season.” Jordan himself doesn't expect to step right in goal like nothing ever happened. But he does note he'll be there and that achievement is nothing less than a miracle. "Maybe not as well, but I'll be there," he vows. "I’ll give it my all." And that’s been enough so far. Hastings Softball Standings Hastings Women’s Softball Standings .10-2 The Law......... ..8-3 James Electric. ..8-4 Blue Hammer. .6-6 Big Wheel..... ..4-7 Unity Satellite. ..3-9 City Bank....... 2-10 P-Ring............ Results July 25 City Bank 13. P-Ring 12; Big Wheel 12. Unity Satellite 1; The Law 12, James Electric July 26 Big Wheel 7, James Electric 0: The Law 17, City Bank 6; Blue Hammer 15, Unity Satellite 14. Hastings Men’s Softball Standings Gold Softball Club..................................... Bourdo’s............................................ Hast. Merchants............................... Diamond Club.................................. Atletes For Christ............................ MV Merchants.............. ................... McDonald's...................................... Silver Hastings Sanitary............. 12-1 10-2 Viatec................................. ..9-5 Larry Poll Realty.............. ..8-5 Middleville Tool & Die.... Hast. Mutual..................... ....... 9-6 ..7-6 Fiberglass..................... Prdline........... ................... ..6-7 .2-11 B&B................................... .1-11 Bliss................................. Flexfab............................... Results Sanitary 16, Proline 6; B&B 9, Flexfab 8; Fiberglass 7, Bliss 0; Larry Poll 14, Mutual 5; Hast. Merchants 13, Diamond Club 7; Bourdos 10, Diamond Club 8; Middleville 13. Mutual 10; MV 11. Athletes 1; Softball Club 13, McDonald's 9. Homerun Contest Gold Robinson, Hast. Merch. 4; Maurer, Athletes 3, (6 with 2). Silver Crasser, Midd. 8; Leach, Sanitary 3, (2 with 2). Next week’s schedule August 3 6: 30 Bliss vs. Larry Poll 7: 30 Bliss vs. Flexfab 8: 30 Bourdo vs. MV August 4 6: 30 Proline vs. Fiberglass 7: 30 Softball Club vs. Hast. Merchants 8: 30 B&B vs. Sanitary August 5 6: 15 Viatec vs. Middleville 7: 15 Middleville vs. Mutual 8: 15 Diamond Club vs. McDonald's 9: 15 Athletes vs. McDonald's Chamber golf outing called a success The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce golf outing attracted 79 golfers Tuesday in only its second year of existence. The day featured a steak dinner, a video camera expose of participants and an 18-hole scram­ ble. (At left) Neil Gardner tees off while (above) Lucy Pennock attempts to sink a putt with a croquet mallet. WET BASEMENT? Hydroflt X SVSTBM . The Wrterpooling Alttmttln 1 800 643 4232 Foe fro* on Plans announced for Hastings SummerFest cage tournament The second annual SummerFest 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be held Aug. 27 beginning at 9 a.m. The cost of the double elimination tourna­ ment. which is limited to 30 teams, is $10 and is open to men and women 16 years and older. The last day of registration is Aug. 19. iniiioctJon UNCONDITIONAL LIFETIME WARRANTY! Hydroflo System Warrants your Basement against leakage for the Life of the Structure, Regardless of Ownership. The tournament will be held on Court Street during SummerFest. The championship is tentatively scheduled for 8 p.m. Trophies will be awarded to the champions and runnersup. Registrations are available at the Village Squire and WBCH and should be mailed with $10 to Dave Williams. 1030 S.Park Street. Hastings. MI. 49058. Hastings Athletic group to meet Aug. 3 this time! The Hastings Athletic Boosters will meet Aug. 3 at 7:30 p.m. All members are urged 'o attend. Hastings senior Steve Jordan says he has every intention of contributing to the Saxon soccer team when it opens practice Aug. 15. Jordan has spent the last eight months successfully fighting cancer. Hastings Roll-a-Rama seeks fall softball teams The Hastings Roll-a-Rama is seeking mens, womens and co-ed softball teams to fill out fall leagues. The leagues will be limited to eight teams each with play beginning the week of Aug. 29. The mens and womens leagues will play twice a week during the week while the co-ed league will play doublchcadcrs on Sunday. The cost of each of the leagues is $225 and includes a 10-gamc schedule. Call 945-2872 or 948-2814 to enter. Roll-a-Rama owner Dick Shaw says teams from Middleville, Freeport and Nashville as well as Hastings have expressed an interest in starting a fall league. "I've talked to quite a few people and there is a definite interest." he said. "I'm sure wc can get this off the ground." Upcoming Sports July 30— Golf scramble— A two-person best-ball golf tournament will be held at Mulberry Fore in Nashville sponsored by the Nashville Lions. The cost of the 18-hole event is $15. For tee times call 852-0760. Aug. 13— Womens softball tourna­ ment— A womens softball tournament will be held at the Roil-a-Rama in Hastings. The cost is $95. First through third sponsor and first place individual trophies. Call 945-2872 or 948-2814 to enter. Aug. 20— Bowhunters clinic— Will be held at Al and Pete’s in Hastings from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Manufacturing representatives and seminars highlight the day. Aug. 20— Mens softball tournament— A mens softball tournament will be held at the Roll-a-Rama in Hastings. The cost is $95. First through third sponsor and first place in­ dividual trophies. Call 945-2872 or 948-2814 to enter. Aug. 20— Golf Tournament— A fourman scramble will be held at Riverbend Golf Course. The event is sponsored by the Hastings Athletic Boosters and costs $20. Call 945-3238 for lee times. Aug. 27— Basketball tournament— A threc-on-thrce basketball tournament will be held on Court St. in conjunction with Sum­ merFest. The entry fee is $10 and forms can be picked up at WBCH and the Village Squire. Individuals interested in placing a free item in Upcoming Sports should contact Steve Ved­ der al 945-9554. Hastings Country Club Results Hastings Country Club Men’s Monday Night Golf League —BLUE DftftSiON— MATCH RESULTS TH&... T. Dunham 60-3; T. Sutherland 39-4; J. Ketchum 51-4; G. Cove 45-4; E. Sorenson 59-1; J. Jacobs 43-0; L. Kornstadt 58-0; D. Jormon 49-0: J. Kennedy 45-4; J. Rugg 49-4; E. Mathews 46-4; D. Goodyear 56-0; L. Kornstadt 58 0; J. Rugg 49-0. STANDINGS... T. Sutherland 36; J. Jacobs 31; B. losty 26; D. Goodyear 25; G. Cove 23; W. Nitz 22; H. Botlcher 21; J. Coleman 20: L. Komstodt 20; J. Ketchum 20; J. Rugg 20; D. Jormon 20; E. Mathews 18; E. Sorenson 17; G. Gahan 15; J. Ken­ nedy 15; T. Dunham 14; D. O'Connor 13. PAIRING FOR 8/1 FRONT NINE... E. Sorenson vs. D. O'Connor; B. losty vs. J. Ketchum: W. Nitz vs. J. Jocobs: G. Cove vs. J. Kennedy; J. Coleman vs. G. Gahan; D. Jarman vs. J. Rugg: H. Bcttcher vs. T. Dunham; E. Mathews vs. T. Sutherland, L. Kornstadt vs. D. Goodyear. —GOLD DIVISION— MATCH RESULTS 7/25... H. Wattles 40-4; K Youngs 41-4; T. Chase 39-4: B. Miller 47-2; G. Homaty 53-0; Al Francik 46 0; B. Stack 45-0; G. Ironside 41-9- b. Wiersum 45-4; 0. Loronger 41-2; G. Holman 42-4; J. Hoke 48-0; B. Krueger 42-2; B. Vandorveen 39-0. STANDINGS... B. Kruogor 26; J. Hoke 26; G. Homaty 25: B. Stack 21: G. Ironside 19: J. Fisher 18; H. Wattles 18; A. Francik 18; L. Lang 16; D. Loranger 16; 8. Vandorveen 16; B. Wiersum 16; T. Chose 15; B. Youngs 15; D. Foster 14; G. Holman 13; B. Miller 12. PAIRING FOR 8 1 BACK NINE... A. Francik vs. B. Vonderveen; B Wiorsum vs. L. Lang; 8. Miller vs. B Krueger; G. Homaty. vs. J. Fisher; H. Wattles vs. T. Chase; G. Holman vs. B. Youngs; B. Stock vs. D. Loranger; G. Ironside vs. J. Hoke -RED DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7/25... T. Naughton 45-4; M. Dorman 52-4; D. Jacobs 45-4; J. Hopkins 43-4; D. Hall 45-4; H. Burke 46-4; P. Lubieniecki 49-0; M. Pearson 55-0; M. Dorman 48-0. G. Etter 57-0; D. Jacobs 47-0; T. Naughton 54-4; B. Stanley 50-4; G. Crothers 47-4; J. Hopkins 49-4; P. Lubieniecki 50-4; H. Burke 45-4; H. Stanlake 59-0; C. Morey 61-0; G. Lowronce 53-0; H. Stanloke 59-0; P. Siegel 71-0. T. Naughton 54-0. STANDINGS... M. Dorman 28. T. Noughton 28; G. Crothers 26; J. Hopkins 25; H. Burke 24: G. Lawrence 23: C. Morey 22: D. Jacobs 20: M. Pear­ son 20. D Holl 19. P. Lubieniecki 17; B. Stanley 17; H. Stanloke 16; P. Siegel 16: G. Etter 15; L. Perry 12. PAIRING FOR 8 1 FRONT NINE... G. Lawrence vs. L ferry: M. Dorman vs. D. Hall; J. Hopkins vs. G. Crothers; H. Burke vs. M. Pearson. T. Naughton vs. P. Siegel. D Jacobs vs. B. Stanley P. Lu­ bieniecki vs. C. Morey. -SILVER DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7 25... B. Cook 49-4 D. Welton 45-4; R. Miller 38-4; R. Beyer 36-4; J. Ponfil 46-0; K. Burnett 40-0; D. Gauss 49-0; G. Begg 46-0. STANDINGS... G. Begg 33; D. Welton 31; J. Laubough 30; R. Boyer 27; R. Miller 27; G. Pratt 27; P. Mogg Jr. 25; J. Hubert 24; D. Gauss 21; B. Cook 18; D. Beduhn 17: T. Harding 16: J. Panlil 16; D. Brower 16: P- Mogg Sr. 11: 8. LaJoyo 11; R. Dowe 7; K. Burnett 7. PAIRING FOR 8/1 BACK NINE... K. Burnett vs. P. Mogg Jr.; D. Brower vs. R. Miller; B. LaJoye vs. I. Harding: R. Beyer vs. J. Panfil; P. Mogg Sr. vs. 3. Dowe: G. Begg vs. G. Pratt; D. Beduhn vs. D. Welton; J. Hubert vs. J. Laubough: D. Gauss vs. B. Cook. — WHITE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7/25... D. Dimmers 53-4; J. Veldman 39-4; G. Brown 59-2; N. Gardner 45-0; R. Newton 49-0; J. Veldmon 45-2: F. Markle 44-4; M. Dimond 47-4; R. Toegarden 50-3: R. Toegarden 50-0; R. Newton 55-0; L. Englehort 53-1. STANDINGS... N. Gardner 26: F. Markle 24; C. Crultenden 23: T. Krul 23: J. Veldmon 20: K. Beyer 20; R. Toegordon 18; G. Brown 18; M. Dimond 15; R. Nowton 14; W. Allen 12 J. Toburcn 10; S. Carter 10; D. Dimmers 10; L. Englehort 9; 8. Allen 8. PAIRING FOR 8 1 FRONT NINE. D. Dimmers vs. R Newton C. Cruttenden vs. K. Beyer. M. Di­ mond vs. B Allen; R. Tcegoraen vs. J. Toburen; L. Englehort vs. J. Ve'dman; F. Markle vs. W. Allen; N. Gardner vs S. Carter �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, July 28,1988- Page 17 as a four-wheel-drive truck lo fight grass fires; and keep the park and transfer station upgraded." He said he supports lhe township's ballot proposal for the renewal of 1 1/2 mills for roads. He said previous support has made possible the improvements of a number of township roads already. "This support is needed in the future if we are to continue improving our roads," Stanton said, "such as straightening Norris Road and tarmac of Wildwood Road, Saddler Township candidates, continued Douglas L. MacKenzle (Woodland Township) Fred E. Lewis (Orangeville Township) Boyce R. Miller (Orangeville Township) Maple Grove Township Two Republican candidates are running for Maple Grove township clerk, while three residents are seeking two spots on the board of trustees. Susan K. Butler and Ann J. Schantz are seeking the clerk's post. Monte M. Allen. Floyd Shilton and Donald F. Wilcutt II are running for trustee. Susan Butler, 35. is the incumbent, serv­ ing that post for four years. She works as a housewife at her 9752 Evart Rd., Nashville, residence. Butler said she believes in "honest, grass­ roots government," and feels she has served the people of Maple Grove Township well. She said she supports the renewal of a fire and ambulance millage proposal. "We must serve the people of the township, and spend their tax dollars wisely to continue services already existing, i.e. continue to im­ prove and upgrade roads, the transfer station and fire and ambulance services," said Butler. She serves as treasureer of the Barry Coun­ ty Clerks Association, is on the Small Cities Block Grant Program Board in the Nashville area, is a council member at the United Methodist Church in Nashville, and is a 4-H leader. Ann Schantz, of 8665 Maple Grove Rd.. Nashville, did not respond to a questionnaire seeking Iter positions on issues. Floyd Shilton, of 5104 Guy Rd.. Nashville, likewise did not fill out the questionnaire on his thoughts on the trustee post. Incumbent Monte Alien, 40. has served as a trustee for the last eight years. He previous­ ly was a township supervisor, and was defeated in his quest for the seat on the Maple Valley Board of Education. Allen said the issues he beleives are mo.,, important in his township are revenue sh«r ing. roads, schools and recycling. He, too, said supports the township's millage proposal. "I feel it is a privilege and a duty to serve my community," said Allen. "I also enjoy meeting and working with people to build a better township." Owner and president of Allen Designs, he lives at 7980 Clark Rd., Nashville. Allen serves as chairman of the Recycle Center, is a member of the citizens committee in the Maple Valley School District, is on the HUD Grand Committee, and belongs to the Barry County Space Allocation Committee. The other candidate for trustee, Donald Wilcutt, 39. is an instructor, transportation training specalist, at Lansing Community Cd lege. He has been president of the Flat River Retriever Club and has been a member of the Mfchigan Duck Hunters’ Association, the Gfcat Lakes Hunting Retriever Club, the Natkaial Safety Council, the Michigan Trucking Afcociation Council of Safety Supervisors, the National Rifle Association and he is a cer­ tified hunter safety instructor. He said he is running because, "To vote is net always enough. A person must get involv­ ed at times to be better informed about issues William Blackmore (Orangeville Township) Russell K. Stanton (Orangeville Township) and if an individual is not happy or content about certain things, then you have to become involved in order to let your influence become known." Willcutt said the most important issues fac­ ing the township are school financial crun­ ches. law enforcement efforts to combat drugs and rolling back taxes "so when people retire, they don’t lose it all. Willcutt said he supports the proposal for the one-mill tax renewal for fire and am­ bulance service. "Equipment costs are out of this world, and we certainly can’t complain about the way this one mill has served to the benefit of our com­ munity." he said. "You can’t run a first-class operation on a shoestring budget.” Orangeville Township A battle between two Democrats seeking the nomination for supervisor and three Democrats vying for two trustees’ seats highlight the ballot here. One Republican Party candidate for trustee is not opposed and will meet the two Democratic Party winners Nov. 8 in the general election. The supervisor's contest will be between incumbent Russell K. Stanton and challenger Boyce R. Millar. Tuesday's will have no opposition in November. Fred E. Lewis, Danny J. Boulter and William Blackmore, all Democrats will vie for two trustees' seats on the board. The top two vote-getters then will take on Republican Joan Hulst, who is unopposed. In the supervisor's race, Stanton, 59, a self-employed farmer, has served as supervisor since 1981. He retired as a design engineer at Clark Equipment in Battle Creek. He is past president of the Delton Athletic Boosters, past president of the advisory committee for Delton Kellogg Schools, was a memer of the Delton Board of Education for 7 1/2 years, served on the Farmers' Hall of Fame Board of Directors, and has had longtime positions and associations with civic and fraternal groups such as the Masonic Lodge, Moose Lodge and Lions Club. He also represented township supervisors on the County Allocation Board in 1984 and has served on boards for Prairieville Old Fashioned Days and the Barry County Free Fair, and on a committee to rewrite a Bany County zoning ordinance. Stanton said there is plenty of work to be done in the township. He said, “Projects that I see we could improve on within the township are to have an equalized assessment role with a completely new set of appraisal cards; to continue working on lhe cemetery roads, grounds and a new well; update our fire department with some new equipment, such Road, Boulter Road and Patterson Road." Miller, 54, a resident of the township for lhe past 14 years, has been an educator in accounting at East Kentwood Hgh School for the last 29 years. He also was a command sergeant major with the U.S. Army Reserves for 18 years. His political experience included being a Democratic Party precinct delegate in Kent County. He once sought a post on the Delton Kellogg Board of Education, but was defeated. He was president of the Kent County Education Association; was president, treasurer and secretary of the Kentwood Education Association; and has been an officer with groups such as the Gun Lake Area Lions Club, the Sno-mobile Club and Delton Athletic Boosters. He said he is seeking the office because, "I have always been a part of my community, especially when I feel that I have something to contribute. I feel that Orangeville Township is entitled to experienced leadership as we move toward lhe 21st century and that I can provide a fresh, positive approach toward the 'grass roots' political scene." Miller listed several issues as critical to the township. "Taxation is always the issue, but I feel that in too many instances policies are passed on from Lansing and Washington without proper consultation with the township boards," he said. "This sounds like a lofty view, but the township residents bear lhe brunt of property taxes and townships must take a more active role in achieving relief." Other issues he mentioned are progress in recreation for residents, developing pride in the township by "making the county aware that we are a growing, positive township that has much to offer," striving for improved roads, improvements to the sewer system, clean and safe water and hazardous waste cleanup. He said he also supports improved roads with the millage proposition. In the trustees' race, incumbents Lewis and and Boulter face opposition from newcomer and fellow Democrat Blackmore. Lewis, 55, an auctioneer, has served on the township board for 14 years. He has served on the Orangeville Township Fire Department for 25 years, has been a charter member of the Gun Lake Area Lions Club and a 14-year member of the state and national auctioneers' association. He said he is running again because he is "dedicated to serving all the residents of Orangeville Township." Issues he said he feels are important to the township are equal and fair taxation, a well-equipped and trained fire department and the township board having more say in local zoning ordinances instead of the county. Lewis said he also supports the renewal millage for roads. Blackmore, 62, who is retired, is a member of the National Wildlife Legislative Watch Committee, the American Association for Retired Persons Legislative Watch, the Soil Conservation Committee, the Walnut Council. He also is a state certified in assessment management "Township government needs to be more responsive to the needs and wishes of the residents of Orangeville Township," he said. Issues he said he feels need to be dealt with are clean township roadsides and an annual township cleanup; a well-trained and equipped fire department; a fair and timely property appraisal process under local control and implementation and responsible directly to township residents; property tax relief and alternative ways of supporting public education; careful and conservative expenditure of township funds; and putting major issues on the ballot so that township residents may express their opinions with their votes. Boulter, 33, has been on the board for the past eight years, has been a memer of the Orangeville Fire Department for 15 years, and is an employee at Parker-Hannifan in Otsego. He did not respond to the Banner's questionnaire, thus further information is not available. Prairieville Township The only contest in the primary is a three-way race between three Republicans for two trustees' seats. The three hopefuls are Jerry Lee Midkiff, Gergory J. Linker and Willis E. Aukerman. Midkiff, 36, an insurance agent with the Deo-Midkiff Agency, is running for the township trustee's office for the first time, but he has held a number of offices in various business, civic and fraternal groups. He is treasurer of the Delton Crooked Lake Association, was voted "Outstanding Young Man of the Year" for the Battle Creek Jaycees in 1983, is a membe- of the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors, is past president of the Battle Creek Host Lions Election’88 Primary Election Coverage Continues. Club and wasa zone chairman for District No. 11 B-l of the Lions of Michigan. A graduate of Ferris State University, he earned a bachelor's degree in law enforcement and crimal justice. Midkiff said he is running *'to improve the quality of life in our township." He said he believes that the most important issues now facing Prairieville Township are v^ater quality, roads and public safety. Linker and Aukerman, the other two trustee candidates, did not respond to questionnaires the Banner sent them. Running unopposed in the primary are Supervisor Roy Beck, Clerk Janette Emlg and Treasurer Darlene Vickery, all Republicans. Six candidates also are seeking six spots on lhe the Prairieville Township Park Board. They are Janet E. Somers, Robert Dewaters, Robery Boehm, Lloyd Goylngs, Thomas F. Russell and William H. Alman. Yankee Springs Township The contest for supervisor, between incumbent John Rough Jr., 47, and G. David Van Elst, is the hottest one in Yankee Springs. Both men are Republicans and the winner will be unopposed in November. There also will be a race between three candidates for two trustees' seats on the township board, with incumbent Dorothy Seger, R. Jack Finkbelner and Ronald V. Hellman, all Republicans, seeking the posts. Rough, 47, a broker with Dynamic Real Estate Inc., is seeking his second term as supervisor. He also has served for seven years on the Yankee Springs Township Planning and Zoning Board and on the Gun Lake Area Sewer Authority Boad for four years. He has been vice president and board member for the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, is a member of the Gun Lake Area Lions Club and has emceed the Gun Lake Winter Festival. In response to the question of why he has decided to run again. Rough said, "I was drawn to this area, as many are, by the beauty and abundance of recreational opportunities... This area has been good to me and I would like to protect what we have so that generations to come will have the same opportunity to enjoy the scenic wonders of this area that me and my family have been able to do." The incumbent listed the environment and property taxes and their relationship to education as two crucial issues for the township. He proposed to improve the quality of the environment "through better monitoring of water quality, use of chemicals, proper disposal of wastes and trash, cleanup of our local dump and expansion of our sewer system." He added that it is important io facilitate proper disposal and treatment of human and household wastes. Rough said he would like to push for better legislation at the state level "to tame the expensive burden of funding our school systems off the property owners." He said Michigan has one of the five highest property tax rates in lhe nation and much of those dollars go to the schools. At the local level, he said, when millage rates and property values increase, state aid to schools decreases. "Our state is is driving out business and folks who have worked all their lives to have a nice home and now can't afford to live in it," Rough said. "I support legislation to take the pressure of funding the schools away from the property owner. Michigan has to get out of the Dark Ages with tax laws and tax reform is what we need." Van Elst, 39, a partner with his father and brother in the G & G Pork Farm, previously ran for Yankee Springs Supervisor and Barry County Commissioner, but was not elected. Van Elst has served as a committeeman on the Barry County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, was an alternate delegate to the Republican State Convention in 1978 and was a member of lhe Thornapple Kellogg Schools Advisory Committee in 1983. "I feel there is a need for improving communication between our township residents and the supervisor's office," he said when asked why he is seeking the office. "The supervisor should be more accessible lo the people and their concerns." Van Elst listed property tax relief, environmental concerns and methods of assessing properties as the biggest current issues for Yankeee Springs Township. Van Elst, a 1966 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, earned his bachelor's degree from Michigan State University in 1971 and has done post-graduate work in business and administration at Western Michigan University and Grand Valley State University. In the runoff for the two open trustees' slots, Seger, 38, a licensed practical nurse. is an incumbent seeking her second term on the township board. Seger also has been co-manager of a family business, a member of the Wayland VFW Auxiliary, was one of lhe founders of the parent-teacher organization for McFall Elementary School in the Thornapple Kellogg District and has been parish council member, choir director and organist for Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church in Gun Lake. benefit the pockets of a few individuals." Finkbelner, 50, is meat manager at Felpausch Food Centers. He has served on the Middleville Planning Board and was a firefighter with the Thornapple Township Fire Department for 20 years. Heilman, an employee at Steelcase in Grand Rapids, holds a bachelor of science degree from Aquinas College. He has served as zoning enforcement officer and building inspector for Wayland Township. He is a member of the Gun Lake Lions Club. In other Yankee Springs races, Clerk Marilyn Page and Treasurer Alice M. Jansma, both Republicans, are running unopposed. For constable, Democrat Clayton Kelley Jr. and Republican Russell Lewis both have no primary opposition and they will meet in the Nov. 8 general election. Townships with no races The six Barry County townships with uu contests, with candidates running unopposed are: Rutland Township — Supervisor Robert M. Edward, Clerk Phyllis Fuller, Treasurer Dale I. Cappon and Trustees Barbara J. Bedford, Russell E. Planter, Sandra James and Jerry L. Bradley. All but James and Bradley are Democrats. Thomapple Township — Supervisor Donald Boysen, Clerk Donald Kenyon, Treasurer Shirley Eaton and Trustees William R. Getty and Rex W. Schad. All are Republicans. Castleton Township — Supervisor Justin When asked why she is seeking another W. Cooley, Clerk Junia Jarvie, Treasurer term, she replied, "I feel the people need to Loretta M. Pixley and Trustee Bill Wilton. be listened to. So many times some on the All are Republicans. Hastings Township — Supervisor Richard board only think of dollar signs and their C. Thomas, Clerk Juanita A. Slocum, pockets instead of finding for the betterment Treasurer Diane M. Slocum and Trustees of the community. Many people are on fixed Walter L. Beck. Franklin C. Beckwith, incomes or tight family budgets." Robert S. Casey and Virginia M. Sherry. All She added, "I hope that the people become are Democrats. more involved by coming to meetings and Irving Township — Supervisor Leslie M. using their voting voices through elections." Raber, Clerk Emily Harrison, Treasurer Norene L. Riegler anc Trustees W. James Seger said she believes that it is important for Yenkta- Spririgs to -keep its rural and ------ Harrisun-and Charles.2»L Kidder All are Republicans. recreational flavor. Johnstown Township — Supervisor Verlyn "We have a very nice community to live F. Stevens, Clerk June P. Doster, Treasurer in and I would like to keep it that way," she William J. Strickland and Trustees Penny S. said. "To let the country and and recreational Hovanec and C. Wendell Strickland. All are atmosphere be taken away would only Republicans. Long-time local offender sentenced to prison term by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A 22-year-old Hastings man with 35 previous offenses will spend the next three to five years in state prison for breaking and entering. After pleading guilty last month to two attempted break-ins in April, Brian C. Snider was sentenced last week to 40 to 60 months at the Southwest Michigan Prison in Jackson. Snider, of 519 S. Hanover St., was arrested April 12 while trying to break in to the Blarney Stone Bar in Rutland Township. He also was sentenced in connection with a break-in at Riverview Grocery five days earlier. Before sentencing in Bany County Circuit Court July 20, Snyder's attorney, David Dimmers, asked the court to consider that the majority of Snyder's 34 misdemeanor offenses were committed while under the influence of alcohol. He asked that Snider receive substance abuse counseling as part of his sentence. When asked if he had anything to say, Snider replied, "Just that I was wrong," he said. "I just want to apologize to the people whose property I look. I want to apologize to my family for putting them through this." NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 16,1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers, Hastings, Michigan. The meeting Is to consider the application of Catherine E. Curtis of 811 E. Marshall, for a setback variance for a proposed addition on property legally described as Lot 7 Block 8 ol Kenfield's 2nd Addition. Said variance is con­ trary to Section 3.193 of the Zoning Ordinance. Also to consider the application of Pennock Hospital, on W. Green St. for a use variance for building a medical facility in an R-2 zone, contrary to Section 3.191 of the Zon­ ing Ordinance on property legally described as: Com at the Center ol Section 18-3-8, th W 373.6 ft., th S 18 deg. 15 min, E 646.6 ft, to N line Green St., th 3 71 deg. 45 min, W 146.5 ft to POB, th S 71 deg. 45 min. W 188.61 ft, th N 18 deg, 15 min. W 254.5 ft., th N 71 deg. 45 min, E 115 ft. th S 78 deg, 15 min, E 85 ft, th S 18 deg, 15 min, E 212 ft to POB, being par* cl Lots 18 & 19 of Supervisor Chases Add. Minutes of said meeting will be available lor public in­ spection at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan. SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk In handing down his sentence, Judge Hudson E. Deming said he would exceed the state sentencing guidelines, which call for a 12- to 30-month sentence for attempted breaking and entering* "As far as I’m concerned, the guidelines do not speak to your record," Deming said. "Iff were to spread your record out it would cover the length of my arm. You're always in trouble." At the discretion of the state department of corrections, Deming also ordered Snider to enter Project Rehab in Grand Rapids for long-term substance abuse treatment Originally charged with breaking nd entering in the Riverview Grocery incident and with two counts of attempted breaking and entering in the Blarney Stone case, Snider entered guilty pleas to a count of attempted breaking and entering in each of the two incidents. In exchange, the prosecutor's office dropped the other charges. The prosecutor also agreed to dismiss a pending charge of resisting a police officer and to refrain from charging Snider as a habitual offender. Snider also agreed to clear up other property offenses he's committed with the understanding that he won't be charged in any of the cases. HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM Hastings, Michigan BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATES 198M9 • 7:30 p.m., Monday, August 22 • Hastings Middle School • 7:30 p.m., Monday, September 19 • Southeastern Elementary School • 7:30 p.m., Monday, October 17 • Pleasantview Elementary School • 7:30 p.m., Monday, November 21 • Central Elementary School • 7:30 p.m., Monday, December 19 • Hastings Middle School • 7:30 p.m., Monday, January 16 • Northeastern Elementary School • 7:30 p.m., Monday, February 20 • Hastings Middle School • 7:30 p.m., Monday, Ma-ch 20 • Hastings High School • 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 17 • Pleasantiview Elementary School • 7:30 p.m., Monday, May 15 • Hastings Middle School • 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 13 • Hastings Middle School �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 28,1988 GODDARD TRIAL, continued... he denied promising to pay Woodmansee $3,000 to murder Ricky Goddard. "No, there’s nothing I ever did that would influence Norman Woodmansee to do what he’s alleged to have done," Eckstein said. He told the court he and Sharon met in 1984 and began having an affair, but he said it ended in October or November 1985. Because of frequent telephone calls between Eckstein's and Goddard’s homes and places of employment through November, December and January, Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley asked Eckstein if he still felt affection for Goddard. “By mid-Novembcr it was over, as far as the intimate relationship was concerned," he said. "It was pretty much her idea to break up. I was distraught, but not to any great amount" Throughout the week Crowley referred to two letters Eckstein allegedly wrote to Goddard while lhe two were lodged in the Bany County Jail. In lhe letters, which were not admitted as testimony against Goddard, Eckstein expresses love and affection for his co-defendanL But Eckstein testified Wedneday that his feelings for Goddard stem only from friendship. "It is true, we're still good friends," he told lhe court. "I would still say love." He said he uses the same language in writing or talking to any woman ht feels close to, including his two ex-wives, who, he said, he still maintains close contact with. Traffic stop leads to arrest POT found in Nashville (Continued) The Nashville Police Department and the Michigan State Police Hastings Team helped in the bust, which is funded through Project HEMP (Help Eliminate Marijuana Planting) funds. Because of easy concealibility and secluded state land. Barry County is a prime area for growing marijuana. The county usually leads the stale in marijuana plant confiscation through Project HEMP, a state program that unites local law enforcement agencies and seeks citizen help in locating marijuana growers, officials have said. The raids are made on overtime hours, and the duty of conducting the busts is rotated among the officers, said Orr. The sheriffs department pays the overtime wages and is reimbursed by the state through Project HEMP funds. Thirteen tips were called in last year to lhe Barry County Sheriffs Department. Some tips, said Abendroth. are “gel-even" tactics. If a couple breaks up. one of the people in­ volved may want to get back at the other, and call in an anonymous tip about a hidden crop. "Or it could just be a concerned citizen who heard something," he added. Abendroth said the sheriffs department might get two. three or half a dozen tips in a matter of days, but then might not get any calls for a few weeks. 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After deputies checked her driving history, she also received a citation for driving with a suspended license. • Help W anted "As a matter of fact, lhe first time I went to jail, someone had to point him out," he said. "Someone nudged me and said, 'that's him,' and 1 said, 'who?' and he said 'George'." He did admit to socializing with Woodmansee and Goddard in the machine shop at Kellogg's, but he said people from all over die company came lo die shop to visit. On Friday and Monday, co-dcfendant George Zugel testified Woodmansee told him he was going to receive S3,000 in exchange for murdering Goddard. The trial, which began with jury selection July 11, was moved by Judge Hudson E. Deming to Eaton County Circuit Court because pre-trial publicity had made it difficult to seat an impartial jury. Both Eckstein's and Goddard's cases are being heard by separate juries. Approval given for one-year test Hastings City Council votes for central police dispatch with county by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A divided Hastings City Council Monday voted to combine the Hastings Police Depart­ ment dispatching with the Barry County Sheriffs Department. In a 6-2 vote, lhe council directed City At­ torney James Fisher to draw up an agreement to set up the central dispatching operation for a one-year trial basis. Under discussion for over a year, sup­ porters of the controversial proposal said a central dispatch would save the city $34,000 and would free additional sheriffs deputies for road patrol. But opponents said the proposal, which would close the city police station each day at 5 p.m., would not be in the best interests of the community. "I'm not opposed to this, but you’ve got to prove to me we won’t lose some safety to the people of Hastings and to the officer." said Third Ward Councilman Don Spencer, who voted against the proposal. Joining him in opposing the motion. First Ward Councilman Frank Campbell said he did not like the idea of closing the police sta­ tion al 5 p.m. "To progress to shut it down for 16 hours a day, I don't think that's progress." he said about the proposal. But other council members said a proposal that would put more deputies on the road would benefit the city as well as the county. "Since the county backs us up, and we back them up, that would be an advantage to the ci­ ty to put more people on the road," said Mayor Pro Tern Dave Jaspcrse. "If wc ap­ prove the dispatch, there will be 2% more people down there to pul on the road." Police Chief Dan Fumiss told the council he's been studying the concept for several months, ncluding sending city police dispat­ chers down to the sheriffs department to ac­ quaint them with the dispatching operation there. Fumiss said he and Barry County Sheriff Dave Wood arc confident the proposal will work successfully. “I’m comfortable with the concept.” Furniss said. "The main issues wc have to ad­ dress are personnel. We know there will be problems and complications, and it'll be our job to handle them." Spencer said he saw potential problems in administering an office in which the county and city employees each did the same work, but reported to different superiors. “Wc’rc taking our people down there and we’re losing control,” he said. "I'm not op­ posed to the concept. I’m not opposed to sav­ ing money. I just don't think this is the way.” Questions were raised as lo whether or not the staff could handle dispatching for several police agencies, plus the sheriffs department, fire and ambulance. Mayor Mary Lou Gray told the council she spent four hours at the sheriffs department Friday observing the dispatchers at work. Despite the sudden storms that led to a series of accidents and other calls for service, she said the dispatchers were able to handle the work load. "It was a real learning experience," Gray said. “It was busy, and there were lulls. It did not appear (hat it was more than one person could handle." Gra> added that the city’s insurance carriers support the joint dispatching proposal. The anticipated S34.000 cost savings would be paid by the county to the city in exchange for providing city employees as dispatchers. From that savings, the city's share of ex­ penses for the pilot year of the program would be S6.000. But Spencer said financial savings should not be the primary reason for adopting the proposal. "I’m afraid wc’rc doing the people of Hastings a real disservice," he said. "S34.000. that’s all you can sec. That’s cheap. I think that’s a cheap price to pay for safety." But several council members objected, say­ ing the financial savings was not the only reason behind the central dispatch proposal. "I think that isn’t fair to say the council and the chief of police arc only looking at money," Jaspcrse said, adding that the city and county need to cooperate in more.joint venture, like the Joint Economic Develop­ ment Commission and lhe Hastings Airport. Despite the fact that the police station itself would be closed after 5 p.m., Fumiss told the council the officers would still be on the road. He said plans call for the installation of an out-, door phone at the police station for residents to call for police service in the evenings. Toysuc/s TECHNICAL ASSISTANT Excellent pay and fun for teenager willing to work weekends. Call Father Don at 792-2889,_________________ LIKE TO WORK CONSTRUCTION? We have several openings in new unit Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, and elec­ tricians, no experience neccssay. We pay you while you learn. 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VISA - MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS DISCOVER 4 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-08-04.pdf 67448bbabb691abc7c3979bca2853cb4 PDF Text Text HAbih>iG3 PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 SOUTH CHURCH STREET HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49096 ^Stings re- ...wrap = i------ _... s athletes । to start practices Two supervisors lose in townships Story on page S Story on page 10 v- Burglars visit Stidham Gravel A burglar broke a window io enter the office at Stidham Gravel last week, taking $100 and two to three checks from the cash box. Sgt. Richard Barnum, of the Barry County Sheriffs Department, said an employee of fte firm discovered the 20by 20-foot window broken July 27. The burglar reached in through the window to Unlock the window and climb into the building. Nothing else was reported missing aside from the cash box, Barnum said. Authorities believe the burglar left the building through the door, closing it after be left. Because nothing else was disturbed, Barnum said the burglar probably knew where the cash box was loaned. Motorcycle tracks were found in the area near Stidham, he added. The investigation is continuing. Driver, 19, receives accident citation A citation for failure to yield the right of way was issued Sunday to a 19-year-oid driver after a two<ar accident onM-43. B any County Deputy Sheriff Timothy Rowae said Scott D. Tonkin, of 2601 Schulte Road, received the citation after the aeddem that left boom injured. Rqwee said Tonkin was westbound on Schulte Road when ha stopped at a sign on the corner of Schulte and M-43. Tonkin told Rowse he saw no cm on M-43 and pulled out onto the road, striking a passing car. That driver, Charter Begerow, 50, was driving southbound on M-43 at the time. Both Begerow and Tonkin were wearing seatbein, Rowse said. Things 'heating up’ for Hastings band j Story on page 9 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 - Hastings Banner THURSDAY. AUGUST 4. 1983 VOLUME 133, NO. 32 ’ PRICE 25’ Hughes is 2nd in primary race for 3rd District Appeals Court Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes Tuesday joined three other candidates in winning the right to vie for two newly-created seats on the Third District Court of Appeals. Hughes finished a strong second in the field of five candidates. With 84 percent of the vote tallied unofficially, she had 85,686 votes, second to Richard Griffin's 97,682. Janet Neff was third with 71,087, Thomas Koemke was fourth and Michael Haley was fifth with 45,208. Meanwhile, Thomas Eveland was elected amon", three candidates to succeed Hudson E. Deming as Sth District Circuit Judge for Barry and Eaton counties. The Third Appellate District covers 62 counties in Western Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula. The non-partisan primary race for the judges' seats was intended to cut the number of candidates on the November general election ballot to four. This means that Haley has been pared from the list Hughes was the highest vote-getter in nine counties, including Barry, Allegan, Keweenaw, Delta, Eaton, Roscommon, Berrien, Hillsdale and Ionia. She was second in 39 other counties and third in nine others. Keweenaw and Delta counties both are in the Upper Peninsula. Hughes said she is encouraged by the vote standings from Tuesday. She said that in the last 25 years, the top two vote-getters in the primary won the two seats in November. "I hope that tradition holds up," she said. The two who poll the most votes in the Nov. 8 election will win the two seats. The candidate with the highest total will win the eight-year term, while the runner-up will receive the six-year term. The two new seats were created this year because of the tremendous workload of the apellate courts in Michigan. Hughes ran strong, as expected, in Barry County, capturing more than 2,000 votes, outdistancing her nearest competitor, Griffin, by more than 600. She finished with 2,337 votes in the county and Griffin had 1,689. Between now and November, Hughes said she plans again to campaign vigorously in the wide region. "I need to analyze where I did well (in the primary) and where I didn't," she said. Running far behind Hughes in Barry County, with less than 1,000 votes apiece, were Koemke, Neff and Haley, in that order. Judy Hughes Eveland, of Dimondale, garnered 5,867 votes in Barry and Eaton counties to win the circuit court judgeship. Finishing second was Joseph Fink with 3,658 and Willard Thomas Eveland Mikesell was third with 3,098. Mikesell ran second to Eveland in the voting in Barry County only, polling 1,023 votes to Eveland's 1,911. Fink had had 915. Meilbox destroyed for third time Geoigt.te nuMwogk ii prorirato be »rul Clare fa • *>11 anta worth, along Bota Rcidix* Dorth* A ittidn of Un 4300 Work rf Bal* reported hi, mailbox dearojnd arty Sunday moroli* Thai make, the UM box auMd la kik wrekfc aid Barry Comity Deputy Sheriff Robert Abeodrotlx Sunday'! dotruction occurred alter 2:30 trn. The two previous iredden* took puce oo weekeoda alt* '30 ajtk, die redden told Abendfah. Damage waa extlnated at 3'0 fa the mailbox and newxpaperbox. Broken tall light leads to arrest A 46-year-oid manta was taken into custody on several outstanding warrants after a routine traffic slop Saturday in Barry County. RogarE. Grimm was vnsisd by Baoy County Deputy Sheriff Lynn Crattenden after Cnmenden stopped Grimm because his 1977 GMC van had a broken brake light Grimm, who is currently living in the Guernsey Lake Trailer Park, was arrested os two outstanding wurants for traffic offenses in Allegan County. He also recei ved a citation for drivIng with a suspended license after Crunenden found Grimm's license had been revoked for earlier drunken driving convictions. Grimm was lodged at' the County Jail. Bond was set at$lU Majorie Radant P. Richard Dean Robert Wenger Forsberg, of 1624 Wildwood Drive, Robert Shaffer Two incumbent county officials lose in re-election bids by David T. Young Two Barry County officials lost their bids for re-election Tuesday in the primary, but there were no other major surprises in what was described by many officials as a light turnout. Republican County Drain Commissioner Audrey Burdick lost her four-year seat to Robert Shaffer, an official with the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, and 2nd District County Commissioner Cathy Williamson was defeated by challenger Robert Wenger. Because there is no opposition from Democrats in the general election in November, Shaffer and Wenger both virtually have been elected to the posts. Meanwhile, in the race for county clerk, Nancy Boersma, deputy clerk under retiring Clerk Norval Thaler, won easily, 1,913 to 1,217, over challenger Jeanne McFadden. Boersma will face Democrat Shirley J. Drake in November. Boersma, now serving in her 16th year as deputy clerk, said, "I appreciate the confidence from the voters and I definitely like the job." After his victory, Shaffer, environmental health director for the Bany-Eaton District Health Department, said, "I thank the people who had the confidence in me and gave me their support. I will continue to listen to people’s issues as I have while working at the health department I’m looking forward to the challenges that will be taking place in the drain office." Burdick, who lost 1,832 to 1,422, had been the county’s drain commissioner since January 1982. Williamson was turned back in her bid for a third two-year term on the county board, as Wenger won convincingly with 388 votes to Williamson's 162 and Grover "Tom" Lethcoe's 77. Wenger ran strong in both Yankee Springs and Thomapple townships. "I want to thank everyone for their support," Wenger said. "I will go in with an open mind. You have six other See ELECTION, page 10 Goddard thankful for nightmare’s end Motor home driver Safe iicKotBa in acaaem The driver of a motor home received a citation for failure to yield the right of way last week after" a two-vehicle accident on North Broadway in Hastings. Deputy Police Chief Jerry Sarver said Walter Forsberg, 64, was driving south on Broadway, waiting to turn left onto Thorn Street when the accident took place July 27 at 4:23 pun. While Forsberg was preparing to turn left, several cars facing him in the opposite side of the road were waiting to turn left into Tyden Park, he told police. As he made his turn, an oncoming car in the outside lane struck Forsberg's 1979 Midas mini-motor home in the right rear fender. That car’s driver, Margaret Hemeriing, 30, of 529 E. State Road, was not injured in the accident. Her daughter, Kerin, age 2 1/2, suffered a facial cut when she hit the front bar of her child I ' restraint seat, Sarver said. Nancy Boersma Hot weather returned to the area this week, as temperatures soared over the 90-degree mark Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday and even flirted with the century mark. Two people trying to beat the heat here are Casey wolte (left) and Mike Coughlin, both of Hastings, who were dipping at a fountain at Fish Hatchery Park Tuesday afternoon. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Four days earlier she was facing the very real possiblity of spending the rest of her life in prison for first-degree murder. But Tuesday evening Sharon Goddard was a woman rediscovering life after a two-year ordeal that began with her husband's death and ended with her acquittal Friday afternoon. "The most positive thing you can say about me is God can do anything," she said. "And I had an excellent lawyer. He’s a good man." Charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the January 1986 slaying of her husband, Ricky Goddard, an eight-woman, four-man jury found Sharon Goddard innocent of both charges after seven hours of deliberation Friday. And seven hours after that, a seven-woman, five-man jury declared her co-defendant, Richard Eckstein, innocent of the same charges. For Goddard, 35, the verdict marked the end of a nightmare that began when she arrived home to find her husband dead in their modular home on Gurd Road near Dowling. Less than one month later, she and Eckstein were arrested on charges they paid a co-worker at Kellogg's S3,000 to slay Picky Goddard. They were released for lack of evidence one month later. But April, Goddard, 35, and Eckstein, 31, were arrested again on the same charges. Steadfast in maintaining their innocence, they spent over three months awaiting the trial that began July 11 and continued for three weeks. During the trial, when prosecution witnesses testified of the alleged conspiracy, there were times she doubled she would be acquitted, Goddard said. "Of course I was worried," she said. "When you have people perjuring themselves on the stand, 1 could just as easily have been behind bars." But a rekindled religious faith gave her and her co-defendant strength throughout the ordeal, she said. See GODDARD, page 9 �Pape 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 4, 1988 New Hastings City assessor says he’s glad to be wearing ‘just one hat’ by David T. Young The City of Hastings’ new assessor has been on the job since July 25 and he says he's glad to be wearing essentially "one hat" in his service. Walt Mesik had been employed by the City of Allegan since 1980 and he came to Hastings last week to take the post that has been vacant since Mike Payne left in January. While at Allegan, Mesik was the city assessor, but he also was building official, zoning and planning administrator. Historical District Commission administrator and "there were other little jobs tied in too, jobs that had to be done," he said. Originally* from the Kalamazoo area, specifically Alamo Township, Mesik graduated from Otsego High School in 1960 and then began a four-year hitch with the U.S. Air Force. He took about two-and-a-half years’ worth of classes through Eastern Washington State College in Spokane, Wash., while serving in the military. In 1964, he left the Air Force and returned to West Michigan to work at Parker-Hannifan in Otsego as a machinist, starting in February 1965. However, in the fall of 1971, he look assessment administration enrichment classes through Kalamazoo Valley Community College and caught the bug for the field. "I became intigued with assessing and went on from there," he said. In March 1972 he took a job as a property appraiser with the Allegan County Equalization Department In January of 1975 he was appointed the county’s equalization director, a post be held until late 1979. He said he left the equalization director's post because "I thought that I was becoming isolated from the people." After a year working in a sales, he then assumed dutes with the City of Allegan. "In the city, it was more of a hands-on job," he said. "I thought that I could do more for the people of th*, city." Mesik said his parting with Allegan was amicable. "1 had no bones to pick with them (city officials)," he said. "I was wearing too many hats in Allegan, which 1 felt detracted from the quality of work I felt I could do." Mesik has taken courses on business and business administration through the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. He is a certified level in assessor and a registered planner and building inspector with the Slate of Michigan. He said he is looking forward to the challenge Hastings offers and he's looking forward to moving into the community. Now living near Hopkins in Allegan County, he said he plans to move to Hastings within a year. "It's a larger city (than Allegan), and it has more properties" he said. "It has nice neighborhoods, nice housing, people with pride and it's still in West Michigan. But the bottom line is that it's one job." FTNAN’CIAL fumtshedby... Marie D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. Know how to sell your investments South Jefferson STREET NEWS EVENTS The Heelings Fanners Market Is now open each Wednesday and Saturday morning at the Fairgrounds. 2. Rod Bam Spectacular Car Show and Swap Meet - August 6-7. Hundreds of cars, In addition to the museum's collec­ tion, will be on display this weekend at the Gilmore Car Museum near Richland. 3. Twins Day Feetival - August 6-7. Twins, visit Bosley's this week and we have a $1.00 gift certificate and a pack of doublemint gum for each of you. (Limit 20) Odle’s Birthday - August 8. Write an ode to Odle on his birthday and bring It to Bosley's this week tor a $2.00 gilt cer tltlcate. If we publish, It's $1.00 more. (Limit 10) 5. Rounds Re-Sounding Day - August 1. Sing rounds In folk countrapuntal tradi­ tion on South Jefferson this week and each singer gets a $3.00 gift certificate. (Limit 6) 6. Abbot’s Magic Get-Together - August 3-6. Perform a magic trick on our soapbox this week and get a $3.00 gift certificate. Bring a beautiful assistant to help you and get $1.00 more. (Limit 3) 7. ■Ml Show - August 3. Bring your favorite doll to Bosley’s this week, Introduce us and you get a Cone Zone cone. (All ages, limit 10) 8. World Whlmmy Diddle Championship ■ August 56. Stage your own whlmmy did­ dle competition on South Jefferson this week (at least 4 contestants). We will give the winner a $5.00 gift certificate and the losers each a $1.00 certificate. (Limit 10) 9. Sneak lome zucchini onto your neighbors porch night - August 8. Bring us a zucchini dish this week and get a $3.00 gift certificate. Bring us a zucchini from your garden and It's $1.00. We are trying to solve the zucchini glut, actual­ ly one zucchini Is too many. (Limit 5) 10. Burro Race - Ride, walk, truck or carry a burro down South Jefferson Street to Bosley's this week and get a $20.00 gift certificate. (Limit 1) 11. International Pintle Modelers Society Convention - August 3-7. Show us your best model at Bosley’s this week and get a $1.00 gift certificate. We will display It In our front window and award another $5.00 certificate to the one we like best. (Limit 20, all ages) 12. Camera classes begin soon at Brands Photo on South Jefferson. Call or visit them for details. (Girt eemncatM we HmMed Io ono ponon per month end, unlot, othenHM elated, to thoee 1B or older.) AT BOSLEY’S THIS W'TK 3. 5. Llttl* Bucky celebrates - .(tonal Smile Week (August 1-7) by ►..-ring a 99" sale this week. The Buck Is all smiles when he sees the smiles he brings to your laces when you shop his weekly Reminder ad. Our party goods display in the Sentiment Shop Is one of the best around. Stop in and shop our selection to make your next party the best ever. Check out the many brands of slow release Niacin in our Vitamin Department. Roger Rabbit has left Toontown and taken up residence in our Pause Gift Shop. Check him out today. Bosley Pharmacy is open every Sunday from 10 until 1 to serve you. QUOTE “A woman without a man Is like a fish without a bicycle. — Gloria Steinem IFQSLEY ’PHRRmncY’ SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - »4I J42» mcp Bookkeeping & Tax Service Complete bookkeeping service end income Im preparation. 5071 H. Shore Dr. Pleasant lake, Oetton 615-2660 There usually comes a time when investors could change appreciably before the fund want or need to sell shares of common stock receives your order. or mutual fund shares. Knowing how to sell is I recently read or a shareholder’s comphint important. that he placed on order to sell on Oct. 13, Common stock represents ownership in a when the net asset value of his fund was corporation with shares listed for trading, S16.43. The order was mailed by his broker. usually on one of the major exchanges or the It reached the fund and was executed on Oct. over-the-counter market. The shares are 19, “Black Monday,” at a net asset value of bought and sold by brokers registered to trade $12.85. on those exchanges. This is, of course, an extreme example, but For example, if you wish to buy a stock it illustrates the importance of having your trading on the New York Stock Exchange, orders executed as efficiently as possible. you should contact a broker who is a member Once you have decided to sell and are of that exchange. Start by opening an account satisfied with the current market prices, don't and agreeing on the price you will pay. Then allow your order to remain in limbo. To avoid have the broker buy the stock for you. disappointment and misunderstanding, know For a commission, your broker buys the how to place your orders and find out when stock, takes delivery and pays for it. Your they will be executed. broker then has it re-registered in your name, delivers the stock and collects from you. Although the mechanics can take several weeks, orders entered “at market” are ex­ The following prices arejrom the ecuted immediately over the firms's “wire close of business last Tuesday, system,” so often you can get the price within seconds. Reported changes are from the When you decide to sell, the same process previous week. is followed. Once your broker is satisfied you Company Close Change hold the stock certificates in "good AT&T 267. delivery,” the sale is made efficiently and 92’/i Ameritech 31/> your transaction is reported almost Bristol Meyers 43 immediately. Chrysler 23 The sale or redemption of mutual fund CMS Energy 207. shares, however, can be confusing. There are 38 + 7. several ways mutyal funds, shares qre • - .Coca Cola 5* Detroit Edison 147. + 7. redeemed. I Redemption is simple when you elect to Dow Chemical 88 +2 have the fund hold the certificates in Exxon 467. "safekeeping” with a custodian bank. With Ford 537. some funds this allows you to arrange Gencorp 207. —•/. redemption or transfer over the telephone. A General Motors 797. call to the fund with your instructions is all it Hastings Mfg. 337i takes. You redeem your shares for the net IBM 12571 + 27« asset value per share at the close of business JCPenney 497i + 27. on the day of the transaction. Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. 807. + 37« If the broker through whom you purchased Kellogg Co. 567. + 37. your shares is equipped to handle your order “by wire," your shares are also redeemed at McDonalds 46 + 17a net asset value at the close of business. The Proctor & Gamble 757. broker collects the money and pays you. Sears 367. There is usually no charge for this service, but S.E. Mich. Gas 207. + ’/> it's a good idea to establish this in advance. Upjohn 317i You should also know whether your broker $431.50 . Gold is equipped to liquidate by wire. If not, your , Silver 6.78 -.09 fund shares are sold by mail. This could take 2131.22 + 57.26 Dow Jones several days, and the value of your shares; 168,168. Volume STOCKS Murslng Home Insurance For Folks Age 50-64 “T5anpayup"to“ $130 a day. Policy GR-7A1 Prescriplion crug benefits also available (Form 172V). Cell today for FREE FACTS in­ cluding costs, inceptions, limita­ tions, and renewal provisions. A LEONARD D. NANZER Sales Representative P.O. Box 121, Hastings, Ml 49058-0121 (616) 323-0982 BANKERS LIFE AND CASUALTY WET BASEMENT? Hydnfb X SVSTVM . The Waterpoofing Alternative 1 800 643 4232 UNCONDITIONAL LIFETIME WARRANTYI Hydroflo System Warrants your Basement against leakage for the Life of the Structure. Regardless of Ownership. Three Rivers man receives sentence on drug selling by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Three Rivers man who pleaded guilty to traveling to Hastings to sell marijuana has been sentenced to 18 months to four years in prison. Troy L. Walker, 26, was accused of making regular trips from his home to Hastings to sell marijuana over the past year. Police arrested him on his way into Hastings Feb. 26 after a one-month undercover operation that involved using mother local drug user to make purchases from Walker. At his sentencing July 20 in Barry County Circuit Court, Walker asked for a jail sentence with probation. “I haven’t been in any trouble in eight years," he said, reading from a prepared statement "Fve learned a great deal from being in jail the last five years. Pve always had good intentions and tried to live a good life." He told the court he had been trying to earn money to help his girlfriend go to college. If he were to be sent to prison, it would end their relationship, he told the court But Judge Hudson E. Deming, observing Walker had an earlier conviction for selling drugs, said a jail term would not be enough. "I don't know why you were going back and forth to sell drugs," he said. "You've said you stayed clean for eight years. You've just got to stop using drugs." Deming said he would stay within the state guidelines of zero to 180 days for the offense, but would make 180 days the minimum sentence Walker had been scheduled to face trial, but in June he pleaded guilty to the two charges of delivery of marijuana. The maximum penalty for the two was four years in prison and/or $2,000 in fines. Walker received credit for 146 days already served in the Barry County Jail. NURSE AID CLASSES — To Start August 15, 1988 — Potential Employment — part-time and weekends only. Must be 17 years old, 2 week classroom clinical certification course. Star­ ting wage $4.64 per hour. Excellent benefit package. Please apply in person before August 11, 1988. Thornapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE ROAD. HASTINGS NEW 24’ 1986 GLOBESTAB TRAVEL TRAILER Appraised Value ... *7180 Can be seen at E.W. Bliss behind Clinton St. Guard Shack. Sealed bids to be submitted by 8/15/88 to James Klecha - Controller. E.W. Bliss Company. 1004 E. State St.. Hastings, Ml 49058. Payment by cashier's check only, upon acceptance. E.W. Bliss has the right to reject any and all bids Walt Mesik, the new assessor for the City of Hastings, says he's looking forward to working here and to "wearing just one hat." Canadian trip turns sour for some Delton students by Kathleen Scott Some Delton Kellogg High School students recently had to learn about foreign economics the hard way when they lost nearly $500 each, due largely to a weakening of the American dollar against the Canadian. After several months working part time to earn money for a trip to French Canada, the six sophomores, juniors and seniors had to un­ pack their bags the day they were supposed to leave. More than a month later, they still haven't been to Canada and have little hopes of seeing their money again. The students and their French teacher, Janis Dinda, were to leave by train June 20 for a five-day trip to the Canadian cities of Quebec and Montreal. They had booked their trip, complete with hotels, train tickets, meals, guided tours and stays with Canadian families through En Route. Inc., a Portage travel agency. The weakened U.S. dollar “ate up all the profit margin, "said Dinda. Then, after learning that En Route was hav­ ing financial trouble. Contacts Quebec, a Canadian agency that organized the guided tours and lodging there, decided it wanted cash up front from En Route. Contacts made that demand when the last school group was touring, and the Portage firm "basically used our money to pay its bills,” said Dinda. Dinda had been out of town just prior to the group’s scheduled departure. When she returned home June 19, she said she had a message on her answering machine that said ” ’I’m sorry to tell you, but your trip's been canceled.' ” When she called her students that night to break the news, she said that at first, they thought she was going io discuss some lastminute details. “ ’No. no. unpack. The trip’s been cancell­ ed.' ’’ she said she had to tell them. “That was the worst part. My kids were really upset. They were really excited about going." The Portage travel agent, a former French teacher and aquaintancc of Dinda’s. had sounded somewhat hopeful when he talked to her on the Sunday before the scheduled date of the trip, but when Dinda called on Monday, she found out that En Route. Inc., had gone bankrupt. Dinda said that if the Canadian agency had continued operating on a credit basis, even for another week, she and her students might have been able to go. "He knew things were going badly, but I don't think he knew it would happen that fast," she said. Dinda said she was not bitter, and tried not to be angry with the travel agent. Her students were disappointed and angry, she said. She got a variety of reactions from them. One girl said she would rather have the trip after all. than have the money returned. A boy philosophically remarked that if that was the most he lost in life, it wasn't too bad. Assistant Superintendent Dean McBeth said the students took the letdown like adults. "I think they’ve handled the disappoint­ ment well." said McBeth. "It shows maturity on their part. They’ve handled it with some grace." Dinda. now in her third year of teaching French and history at Delton, had taken 14 of her second-, and third-year French students on the same trip last year through the same company. Some of the students who went last year were going to go this year because they enjoyed the trip so much, she said. "We had a great time. We thought it was wonderful," she remarked. "Wc had no idea this would happen.” The students had had two small fund-raisers during the school year to help earn money for the trip, which cost $480 each, said Dinda. All of the students in this year's group work part-time, she said. Some were being helped by parents and some were paying out of their own pockets. "That’s what makes it worse:” said Dinda, “the kids lost their own money." Delton High School Principal James Corstangc said he was sorry for Dinda and the students because she was going "over and above the call of duty." "It’s very disheartening that you have a teacher doing outside things, and someone pulls the rug out from under them.” he said. “It takes away their spirit.” Besides being a former fellow French teacher, the travel agent also had attended Western Michigan University while Dinda was attending, so she “had seen him around,” she said. She learned from some other French­ teaching friends about the trips he arranged, and they highly recommended him, she said. The Delton students were to have taken the train to Montreal, where they would tour the old part of the city, visit the nationa1 bank, see the Olympic park built for the 1972 games, and go shopping. Continuing by train to Quebec City, Dinda said the students were to be matched up with families for overnight stays, and would meet as a group during the day to sec Old Quebec, museums, a shrine, waterfalls and other sites in the countryside surrounding the city. They were scheduled to travel with 16 students from Brighton, said Dinda. She said she had asked to travel with another group so her students would meet other youths. The students and Dinda will go to bankrupt­ cy court in Kalamazoo on Aug. 9. she says, but based on * hat she has heard from others, she is not too hopeful of getting her money back. “Sure. I would like my money back, too.” said Dinda. "but 1 feel bad for the kids.” She said she thinks paperwork will be filled at the Aug. 9 meeting. McBeth said the school's attorney would be contacted to determine whether the school would file suit. The district has liability insurance in case “there is a wrong-doing on our part.” he said, but that this instance was beyond the school’s control. Delton also has errors and omissions in­ surance. and McBeth said that policy would be studied to decide whether the students could be reimbursed through the school’s insurance. MHMAUGUST 7MMBM �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 4, 1988 — Page 3 Drug bust defendant guilty of cocaine charge A Barry County Circuit Court jury took one hour July 18 to find a Hastings resident guilty of possession of cocaine. The nine-woman, three-man jury returned its verdict for Steven A. Edger, 35. Edger will be sentenced Sept. 14, and visiting Judge Jack W. Warren of Battle Creek continued Edger's bond. The maximum sentence possible is four years in prison and/or a S2,000 fine. Edger, of 404 E. State St., was one of 25 people arrested Oct 1 in a roundup of alleged drug offenders in the Hastings area. Editor’s Notes. by David T. Young Finally, it's over, and yet it may not be. The story of the murder of Ricky Goddard and the soap opera-like saga of the involvement or non-involvement of his wife, Sharon, and her one-time boyfriend, Richard Eckstein, concluded last Friday after more than two years of speculation, gossip, charges and courtroom drama. Both Eckstein and Mrs. Goddard, as all of you know, unless you were in a coma last week, were found "not guilty" of conspiring to murder Ricky Goddard, who was found dead at his home by his wife in January 1986. Unless there are appeals, the last chapter of this story has been written, at least on the surface. Which brings me to the feeling that somewhere and sometime we'll see this story again on a much bigger level. The case has ail the elements of excellent theater, the stuff television producers would love to turn into a made-for-television movie. Don't laugh. • Not too far away, in the little community of Dansville outside of Lansing, there was the story of Francine Hughes, who set fire to her husband's bed with him in it in 1977. She was acquitted of murder charges in a court of law because it was believed she was a battered wife and her tale made plenty of headlines in this area. It wasn't too long afterward that the whole story was presented to the American public in a television movie, starring no less a star than Farrah Fawcett-Majors as a victimized Mrs. Hughes. It was called "The Burning Bed" and it created quite a stir from television audiences. Made-for-TV movies pride themselves on being "based on a true story." Producers and big-time entertainment people apparently believe the juiciest stories are the ones that start out to be true and then are embellished a little to make them very palatable for the The Goddard case is a good candidate for such a movie. What we have here is the murder of a man that still leayes a lot of questions, regardless of how anyone might feel about "whodunit" and why. An affair between Mrs. Goddard and Eckstein is a given. There still are questions about why the man convicted of killing Ricky Goddard did so. There still are questions about the insurance money that exists in the wake of Ricky Goddard's death. There is absolutely no way I personally can convict or acquit Eckstein or Mrs. Goddard on the conspiracy charges. But I suspect that all who have followed the story have their own theories about what happened. The juries for both defendants have spoken. They were saying that there just wasn't enough evidence to show there wasn't a reasonable doubt concerning the involvement of the defendants. So this means that though the verdict was "not guilty," the lives of Sharon Goddard and Richard Eckstein certainly will never be the same again. As long as they continue to work and live in this area, they always will be known to the public because of this celebrated case. In a sense, they will be branded by many, despite the "not guilty" verdicts. They won their cases in court, but they may have lost their cases in the public eye, because there probably are a lot of people who aren't satisfied that there wasn't some kind of conspiracy. I suppose much of this could be the result of the tremendous amount of press the case has received. This publicity forced the move of the trial away from Hastings to Charlotte. Which means attorneys on both sides of the case had to find people who hadn't heard of the case before to serve as "impartial" jurors. Which also could mean that they had :o find people who either can't read or don't want to read newspapers or watch the news on television, leading to the feelings of some that the juries were not only "impartial," but "ignorant" There's been plenty of hoopla over this soap opera. Whether that’s been good or bad is difficult to determine. But I say you shouldn't be surprised in the near future to see this all happen again, with a few theatical wrinkles added, on TV. If not on a movie, at least on “A Current Affair." As Yogi Berra said so eloquently, It's not over until it's over." And it may not be over. He originally was charged with selling cocaine to an undercover police officer, but that 20-year felony offense was dismissed in October after a district court judge found insufficent evidence to bind him over for trial in circuit court. Police said Edger arranged a cocaine sale to the undercover officer in June 1987 and asked a friend to deliver it to the officer. In other court business: After a conference in the judge's chambers July 18, a 19-year-old Delton man agreed to plead guilty to attempted malicious destruction of property over S100. Richard J. Andersen, of 2817 Circle Drive, Delton, was charged with shooting out windows at Delton Kellogg High School in July 1987 with a BB gun. Trial was scheduled to begin on the four-year felony offense, but visiting Judge Warren accepted the plea agreement. Sentencing was set for Aug. 31 and bond was continued. Andersen'S co-defendant, Devin Dye, 18, pleaded guilty to the same reduced charge in June. The attempted malicious destruction of property charge is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of two years in prison and a fine of up to S1,000. A Nashville driver who offered a guilty plea to a reduced charge of drunken driving, second offense, was sentenced July 15 to one year in jail for that charge. Originally charged with drunken driving, third offense, Michael E. Weinert, 37, was placed on a one-year term of probation and given credit for 32 days served in jail. His license also was revoked for one year. Weinert, of 6265 Thornapple Lake Road in Nashville, was arrested in May after he was caught weaving on East Center Road. Weinert offered the plea in June in exchange for the dismissal of the more serious charge, as well as the dismissal of a charge of driving with a suspended license. He also agreed to plead no contest to an unreleated charge of assault and battery pending in district court. A 21-year-old Hastings man charged with breaking into Dimond Machinery last November was sentenced to seven months, 15 days in jail. Noland W. Mesecar, of 5285 Upton Road, also was placed on a three-year term of probation and given credit for 214 days served in the Barry County Jail. Originally charged with breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny, Mesecar was found guilty of receiving and concealing sto’en property over $100. See COURTS, page 10 Accused burglar held for Delton theft by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A 29-year-old man who police believe can be linked to other burglaries in the area was arrested Tuesday in connection with a Delton break-in last week. Clarence E. Neff was arraigned in 56th District court Tuesday on charges that he broke into a summer cottage on South Wall Lake Road. Preliminary exam for Neff, of 7717 Wall Lake Road, will be held Monday in district court. Bond was set at $2,500 cash or surety, but Neff remained lodged in the Barry County Jail Wednesday. Cpl. George Howell, of the Barry County Sheriffs Department, said items taken in the July 25 theft have been recovered. Stolen items, totaling SI,600, included a microwave oven, three guns, a car battery, battery charger, fishing boat motor and eight fishing rods and reels as well as other fishing equipment At the time of his arrest, Neff also had an outstanding warrant for receiving and concealing stolen property over $100 as well as another warrant for failure to appear in court on a charge of driving with a suspended license, Howell said. PUBLIC OPINION: Were you surprised at the outcome of the murder trial? LETTERS from our readers.... Two teen girls efforts went unappreciated To the editor: On Wednesday, July 27, my daughter and a girlfriend were window shopping in Hastings. While shopping the girls were looking into a local store and discovered the front door to the business had been unlocked. My daughter brought this to my attention right away. 1 attempted to call the owner, but received no answer. So I then called Hastings City Police. All the while, the two girls stood in front of the unlocked business doors, concerned that someone might attempt to enter the building. Who knows what damage could have been done, or what might have been taken? In a short time, a police officer arrived. He entered the building to see if be could do something, and had the dispatch the business owner. The officer remained at the s..ne until the owner’s wife arrived to lock up the business, which she did and then she left. How sad that she had no better manners than to thank the girls, who thought they were doing a good deed, and being good citizens. There are too many times we hear about kids just hanging around downtown with nothing to do. We also hear too often of kids breaking windows or doing other damage. How often do we hear about the kids who are good citizens? It's too bad that when kids are good citizens, it's a thankless job. I realize not everyone is that ungrateful, and 1 hope this incident hasn't left that impression on two 12-year-old girls. Keep up the good work, Lesslie and Nicole. Linda Slaughter Hastings Schools’ termite treatment unnecessary To the editor: I have owned and operated Thomapplc Valley Pest Control since 1977. Located in Hastings, my company services Barry County and most of southwest lower Michigan. Last week, 1 learned that the Hastings Area School System, which claims to be concerned about how it spends money, purchased preventive termite control treatment for the Annex building. I talked to Mr. Carl Schoesscl and Mr. Al Francik and asked them if they understood the nature of the insecticides now labeled for ter­ mite control and if they had taken bids for the preventive termite control. They did not take bids and the termite prevention cost $2,640 with only a threc-ycar warranty. It is my professional opinion that this preventive treatment was unnecessary at this time for three main reasons. First, the building docs not have a history of serious termite infestation, especially in re­ cent years. Second, the cost and procedure of treating an actual live termite infestation are identical to preventive termite control cost and pro­ cedure for existing structures. Finally, insecticides currently used for ter­ mite control are biodegradable and can be neutralized, therefore, pest control companies have scaled back their warranties accordingly. Mr. Francik stated that $2,640 was cheap insurance. I think that the Annex should have been inspected annually and that it should not have been treated unless there was an actual, live infestation found in the structure of the building. I am also concerned that, according to the Hastings Area School System's regulation en­ titled "purchasing procedures,” purchases of less than S3.000 need only be authorized at the director’s level. Taking bids and compar­ ing costs on amounts under $3,000 is not re­ quired by this regulation. I think that the $3,000 figure is far too high, and that it would be mu :h lower in private business. 1 firmly believe that the school system needs adequate funding to give our children a quali­ ty education. However, the system needs more stringent regulations ensuring its finan­ cial responsibility. Steve Matel Hastings VIEWPOINT Commentariesfrom our editorial staffand the community— Politicians...stop playing politics with our kids’ future Three school districts in Barry County are falling on difficult times. Their stories aren't unique across Michigan and it’s time for the state to dp something to help out. The Hastings Area Schools arc making plans for a tough school year financially, with five instead of six classes and a number of program and staff cutbacks. Thomapplc Kellogg Schools are bracing for another millage vote Aug. 15 that will be critical to determining what kind of program it will be able to offer in 1988-89. Delton Kellogg Schools are dipping into their fund balance to live dangerously for a year. This extra money will provide money for many things that would have been cut in the wake of a millage loss, but school officials are crossing their fingers that some unforseen expenses or catastrophies don't happen because they won't be able to pay for them. All three school districts earlier this year suffered millage defeats that were severe blows to their educational programs. And while some point to those millage defeats as the main cause of the budget woes, we need to remember how we’ve gotten into this mess in the first place. One of the biggest culprits in the problem is the system by which the state financially supports education. The state aid formula, just about any legislator and many school superintendents will tell you. just isn't fair. Under the present formula, rural and agrarian school systems continue to struggle because a mill in their districts doesn't generate as much revenue as the same mill in more prosperous districts. Some districts have such a sound tax base that they don't even need state aid. Just about everybody agrees that the current financing system places too much burden on property owners. And every time local property assessments go up, state aid to schools proportionately goes down, giving the schools no more money than before and once again putting more heat on local millage efforts. Armed with this knowledge, special committees and state lawmakers earlier this year worked on a series of reform proposals to try to take some of the burden off local property owners. Most of the plans revolved around the idea of increasing the sales tax while reducing property tax. At least this idea would result in school support being spread more evenly among the people. But the Democrats' plan and the Republicans' proposition both failed, mostly because of partisan bickering in Lansing. One party decided not to support the other’s plan and the other party retaliated by blocking the other proposal. What makes this lousy example of spiteful politics even more unbearable is that the pro­ posals were simply to put the reform question before the voters. So the legislators couldn't even agree on how to pass the buck. Also distressing is the state's increasing insistence on standards of "quality” of instruc­ tion, programs that sound good on paper, but merely cost school districts more money than they can afford, without further state funding assistance. And it further demonstrates a growing trend of more stale control of local education. Time is running out for school districts like Hastings, Thomapplc Kellogg and Delton and many others are right behind them. They need help, not party politics as usual in Lansing, for some kind of relief and right now most school districts are saying that anything is better than the present system. Reform in financing the schools is essential and overdue, as expenses continue to rise and the state's share of the burden continues to shrink. Write your state senator and legislator and tell them that regardless of whether they are Democrats or Republicans, a little bipartisanship and compromise right now would go a long way. Let’s get some kind of reform before the voting public to let them decide. And let’s take a giant step away from a school financing system that is outdated and simply not fair. Groom is jailed on wedding night by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A 30-year-old groom spent his wedding night in the Barry County Jail last weekend after he was arrested on several offenses. Cpl. Michael Lesick, of the Barry County Sheriffs Department, said he was driving on M-37 near Heath Road at 4:20 a.m. Saturday when he spotted a car pulled off on the shoulder of the road. A man was standing off to the side, urinating in the bushes, the deputy said, while his female companion sat on the passenger's seat with the car door open. As Lesick pulled over, Kyle L. Craig, yelled to the woman, who slid across the seat to the driver's side while Craig got in the passenger side of the car. After he approached the car, Craig told Lesick they had just gotten married and were out celebrating. Oraig added that his wife had been driving the 1976 Pontiac station Michigan Extended Weather Forecast LOWER PENINSULA People around the state have watched with interest the progress of the GoddardEckstein murder trials for the past two years, wondering who would be convicted of killing Dowling man Ricky Goddard. One man, Norman Woodmansee, was found guilty in the case, but many waited to see whether Goddard’s wife, Sharon, and her ex-boyfriend, Richard Eckstein, would be linked to the homicide. Were you sur­ prised at the verdicts handed down by the two juries following the trial last week, ac­ quitting Goddard and Eckstein of conspiracy? Bill Tinkler, Hastings: "I think they should have been acquitted. I didn't think they (authorities) had enough reasonable evidence." Donna Barton, Hastings: “Yes, 1 was really surprised. From what 1 read, you can't conspire alone. He (Woodmansee) has got to have somebody to conspire with. I was very surprised, yes." Marian Borton. Hastings: "No. I wasn't surprised. I just had the feeling.” Ruby Ward. Nashville: "Yeah, a little bit. 1 didn’t follow the whole thing, but the man (Woodmansee) said that they hired him. Why would he say it if it wasn't true? He's got to go to prison for killing somebody. I was amazed because what little I did sec. I didn't know how they let them go — both of them!” Maggi Cronk, Hastings: "1 was. I really thought because they (authorities and the pro­ secution) had gone to so much work that they had done their homework this time and got all the facts." Scattered thundershowers Thursday and Friday. Partly sunny and not as warm Saturday. Highs in the mid-80s to mid-90s Thursday and Friday, and the upper 70s to upper 80s Saturday. Lows will be in the mid-60s to lower 70s Thursday and Friday. There will be cooling into the mid-50s to mid-60s Saturday. Elizabeth Smith. Battle Creek: “1 was surprised. 1 followed it quite a while toward the beginning then I didn't get to sec a lot of it on TV. When they released them the first time, they didn't have enough evidence. Then, they tried them again. Why do it again? 1 was .surprised at the way it went." Scattered thundershowers Thursday and Friday. Partly sunny Saturday. Highs will range from the mid-70s to mid-80s through the period. Lows will be in the 60s Thursday and Friday, cooling into the 50s Saturday. The Hastings UPPER PENINSULA Banner _______________________ r Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paia at Hastings, Michiaan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 29 Thursday. August 4,1988 Subscription Rates: SI 3.00 per year in Barry County: SI5.00 per year in adjoining counties; and S16.50 per year elsewhere. wagon. Lesick said he returned to his cruiser and began to radio the car’s license plate into the department when he said he noticed Craig pick up a beer can, open it and take several gulps. Lesick returned to the car and asked for the can of beer. "Quit hassling me, man, I just got married," Lesick reported Craig said to him. Lesick returned once more to his cruiser, this time to write out an appearance ticket for Craig. As he began writing the ticket he looked up in time to see Craig drinking from a wine bottle, he said. Craig capped the bottle and threw it on the ground rext to the car. Lesick relumed to the car, picked up the bottle and placed it on the hood of the station wagon as Craig began to yell obscenities, Lesick said. The deputy placed Craig under arrest for disorderly behavior, for consuming alcohol on a public roadway and for possesion of alcohol in a motor vehicle. Craig was taken to the Barr]’ County Jail. Bond was set at $150. Man arrested in drug bust Hours after Barry County Sheriffs Deputies confiscated nearly 360 marijuana plants from a Nashville residence last week, 28-year-old Floyd Cousins was arrested. Cousins, of 7300 Hager Rd.. Nashville, was charged with one count of delivering and one count of manufacturing marijuana. The street value of the plants taken from the Hager Road home July 27 was estimated al about $240,000. Also seized in the raid were several feet of garden hose and sprinklers, us­ ed to irrigate two separate plots where the plants were growing. Cousins faced charges at a 56th District Court arraignment July 28. and is scheduled to appear at a preliminary examination Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. He is free on $5,000 bond. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 4, 1988 Madeline M. Shay Bernice M. Engel Mark L. Macy NASHVILLE - Bernice M. Engel, 92, of 417 Queen Street, Nashville, passed away Monday, August 1, 1988 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Engel was bom on January 31,1896 in Bay City, Michigan, the daughter of Henry and Maria (Smith) Reip. She was raised in the Bay City area and attended schools there. She was married to William F. Engel on April 17, 1924 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She lived all her married life in Kalamazoo coming to the Nashville area in 1980. Mrs. Engel is survived by two sons, Richard Engel of Nashville and Warren Engel of India­ napolis, Indiana; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two nieces and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William on March 13, 1972. There will be no funeral services. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor. Kenneth P. Yeakel DELTON - Kenneth P. Yeakel of 11398 Sprague Road, Delton, died Saturday, July 23, 1988. Mr. Yeakel was bom on September 30, 1942, in South Bend, the son of Russell and Ann (Milewski) Yeakel. He was employed with Georgia Pacific Paper Company and was formerly with the Kalamazoo City Police Department. Mr. Yeakel is survived by his mother, Mrs. Ann Yeakel ofDelton; a sister, Jo Richmond of Comstock; one niece. Sherry Richmond; two children Brian and Debbie. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Williams Funeral Home, Delton, with the Rev. Elmer Faust officiating. Burial was in East Hickory Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice. FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - Mark L. Macy, 24, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, formerly of Charlotte, died Friday, July 22, 1988, in Fl Lauderdale. Mr. Macy was a 1981 graduate of Charlotte High School. He was currently emp’oyed by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local #390 in Miami, Florida. He was a member of the Housel United Brethren in Christ Church, Leslie. Mr. Macy is survived by his father and step­ mother, Vernon and Evaline Macy of Charlot­ te; a sister, Pamela Stanton of Fl Lauderdale; his grandmother, Theda Pallas of Kansas and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Veryl M. Macy in August of 1985. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 27, at the First Baptist Church, Charlotte, with Dr. Paul Thompson and Rev. Robert Kahly officiating. Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the TaylorUniversity, Upland, Indiana, in memory of Mark and Veryl Macy. Arrangments were made by the BurkheadGreen Funeral Home, Charlotte. Pearl E. Alderink CLARKSVILLE - Pearl E. Alderink, 83, fonneriy of Clarksville passed away Friday, July 29, 1988 at the Battle Creek Medical Facility. Mrs. Alderink was bom on October 20,1904 in Willis, ML, the daughter of Walter and Loui­ sa (Hurd) Thorne. She attended schools in Ann Arbor. She was married to Harold Alderink on June 10, 1925. Mrs. Alderink is survived by one son, Bruce Alderink of Clarksville; one daughter, Mrs. James (Beverly) Overbeck of Woodland; 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grand­ daughter, two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, August 1 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville with Rev. Ward Pierce officiating. Burial was at the Clarksville Cemetery. [gH ATTEND SERVICES! ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson. Hastings Area HASTINGS OF GOO, 1674 West Stale Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship II a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St., Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. July 31 - 8:00 Early Service (Communion); 9:15 Church school (all ages); 10:30 Worship (Communion. Thursday, July 28 - 7:30 Adult Membership; 8:00 AA. Saturday, July 30 - 10:30 Adult Membenhip; 2:30 Golf Outing. 8.00 NA. Aug. 1-3 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School. (All Ages.) FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian ex­ perience nukes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Fe’iowihip Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. HASTINGS BIBLE MISSK3NARY CHURCH, 307 E. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen A. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm. Paator. Sunday Morning Sunday School. 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. Higbee Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. 9:30 morning worship service, nursery provided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH AM A FM. EMMANUEL ASSEMBLY EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Leitzman CHURCH, corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014. Thq Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule for Sum­ mer months (Memorial Day through Labor Day): Holy Eucharist. 10 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday, 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7:00 p.m. Pastor. Sunday Service*: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11.-00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. HASTINGS GRACE BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:00 (Ekm. Bi­ ble Out Teams al 5:00). Bible Study, Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM «*•* ' girls and GBB club for br Avenue, Hastings. Ml 49058, Nor­ man Herron, Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day, Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS ftEXALL PNARMACY Complaia Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hotting* and I oka Odatto COLEMAN AGENCY «f Haitian, Inc. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; SundayMasses 8 a m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLINGAND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Horn of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banfield Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day. 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer, Pastor. James R. Barrett, Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11.*00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night, 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-1995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun day School at 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hartgcrink. Phone 664-1811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m Sunday School 11:00 a.m Sunday evening Bible Study 6.30 p.m. Insuronca tor yovf lift. Homa. Buttnett ond Cor WREN FUNDAL HONKS FLEXFAIINCMPORATED of Hailing* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS C. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, .Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway- Hailing* BOSLET nARMACY "Prescription*" • I IB S. Jeflerion - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hosting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook ltd. — Hotting*. Michigan X_____________ - ■ __________________ > HASTINGS - Madeline M. Shay, 72, of 729 South Church StreeL Hastings, died at 4:10 p.m. Friday, July 29, 1988 at her residence. Mrs. Shay was bom on April 15, 1916 in Cresson, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Edward and Pauline (DeMarappo) Durbin. She came to Hastings in 1923 and attended the St. Rose School. She was married to Daniel A. Shay on November 4,1933 in St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. She was employed at the Hastings Provincial House for several years as Dietary Supervisor, retiring in 1979. She had previously worked at Feldpausch and Baby Bliss in Middleville. During World War II, she served as a Red Cross Volunteer at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Shay is survived by her husband, Dan; three daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Joe (Sharon) Duffy of Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart (Shir­ ley) Keeler of Hastings, and Sue Shay of Hast­ ings; two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Shay of Hast­ ings and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shay of Battle Creek; 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, August 1, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Father Leon H. Pohl officiating. A Rosary was recited Sunday in the Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Hastings Ml Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Barry Community Hospice. Ruth R. Boulter ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - Ruth R. Boul­ ter, of Anaheim, California and formerly of Delton, died Sunday, July 31, 1988 in Calfomia. Mrs. Boulter was bom on June 6, 1912, in Richland Junction, Michigan, the daughter of Marion and Pauline (Louden) Rupe. She was a life member of the Rebekahs, and a life member of Prudence Nobles 366Order of East­ ern Star, Hickory Comers. She was married to Bliss E. Boulter. Mrs. Boulter is survived by her husband, Bliss; four daughters, Marilyn R. Beals of Plymouth, Joan M. Randolph of Anaheim, California, Karen L. Pullen of Kalamazoo, Bonnie J. Bryan of Downy, California; two sons, Daryle B. Boulter of Delton and Daniel B. Boulter of Valinda, California; 14 grand­ children; nine great grandchildren; three brothers, Gerald Rupe of Detroit, Bill Rupe of Anaheim, California and Charles Rupe of Fennville; several nieces and nephews. One brother, C.L. Rupe preceded her in death. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held Thursday evening, August 4 at 7:00 p.m., at Masonic Temple, Hickory Comers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eastern Star Prudence Nobles, envelopes avail­ able at the memorial service. Donald L. Doyle GRAND RAPIDS - Donald L. Doyle, of 4422 PinehursL Grand Rapids, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 30, 1988. Mr. Doyle was bom on April 28, 1921 in rural Hastings, the son of Joseph and Gene­ vieve Doyle. He served in the United States Army in World War n. He was employed for many years as a carpenter at Lear-Siegler, Grand Rapids and was a member of St. Domin­ ic’s Catholic Church and the VFW. He was married to Arlene Lawrence on June 23, 1956. Mr. Doyle is survived by his wife, Arlene; two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Julie) Coulter and Mrs. Mary Vachon both of Grand Rapids; one son, Daniel of Royal Oak; one brother, Kenneth Doyle of Kentwood; three sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Dolores) Bleam of Freeport, Mrs. James (Sharon) Babcock of Middleville, and Mrs. Theodore (Geraldine) Zugel of Augusta; 10 grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Joseph Doyle of Middleville and his daughter in law, Lynn. The Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, August 3, at Sl Dominic’s Catholic Church, Grand Rapids. The rosary was recited Tuesday evening. Burial was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings, with Military Services being held there Wednesday, August 3. Forrest F. Compton LAKE ODESSA - Forrest F. Compton, 83, of 818 Jordan Lake Sl, Lake Odessa passed away Thursday, July 28, 1988 at the Ionia County Memorial Hospital. Mr. Compton 'vas bom on July 19, 1905 in Danby Township, the son of Edwin and Geor­ gia Pearl (Wooden) Compton. He attended Compton Schools. He was married to Emma Davis on February 2, 1925 in Mulliken. They lived in Mulliken until 1940 when they moved to a farm in Lake Odessa. In 1948 they moved into Lake Odessa. He was employed at the Haddix Saw Mill for several years, then worked at the Smith Brothers Elevator from which he retired in 1974. Mr. Compton is survived by his wife, Emma; two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Geraldine) Moltmaker of Lake Odessa and Mrs. Marvin (Joyce) Smith of Sunfield; one brother, Earl Compton of Mesa, Arizonia; six grandchil­ dren; 12 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Bernice Peabody and Mildred Lynhart. ■ Funeral services were held Saturday, July 30,1988 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with the Rev. Charles Richards offi­ ciating. Burial was at the Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. New Amy Grant album marketed as gospel, pop by Elaine Gilbert and the Associated Press Amy Grant, best known of the singers whose music is termed pop gospel, recently was interviewed by two men on the same day. She says one told her that "Lead Me On,” her new album, her 11th, is her biggest attempt at the pop market and the other told her it’s the most gospel she has ever done. So that both pop and gospel fans know about it, "Lead Me On" was released simultaneously by a religious label. Myrrh Records, part of Word Inc., and by A & M Records. She says. “As far as I know. I'm the only person signed to two record companies for a single project." A local musician and area promoter said he thinks the new album reveals a mature Amy Grant who is not quite as flamboyant as she was in her other albums. "Her old fans (who have followed her since the days when she sang only Christian songs) should be pleased with the lyrical content" of the album." said Steve Reid of Hastings. "She’s very upfront about her faith” in the title song. ’Lead Me On.’ he said. “In this area, there are a lot of folks who enjoy her music.” Reid continued. Of Grant’s new album, Reid said he really enjoyed the song “1974." "I like the words. It tells a little bit about how she got started and that her goal then is the same as it is today..." The year 1974 is meaningful, he said, because "that’s when contemporary Christian musk: had a chance to reach out in albums and at concerts." Three of the songs have lyrics geared from the standpoint of a husband-wife relationship. Reid said. "They deal with the moral aspect of marriage and how special that can be." Boomtown Sound Shop and Music Center, both in Hastings, have Grant’s new album in stock. Music Center has A & M label cassettes and compact discs of "Lead Me On” and Boom­ town Sound has the album on compact discs, casetles and LP. "We’ve stocked Amy Grant for quite some time." said Tim King of Music Center, ex­ plaining that there is enough of a steady de­ mand for her music to keep it in stock. "We do real well with her during the Christmas season." Boomtown Sound also has sold Amy Grant's recordings for the past couple of years and currently has a rental video of Grant in concert, said Karen Alloft. She said Grant "got quite a bit of follow­ ing" after her hit song with Peter Cetera, from the group Chicago. "1 really like her songs. She’s really talented." Grant’s last album. "Unguarded." sold more than one million copies. Altoft said she Thank You for your Confidence and Support in the ... REPUBLICAN PRIMARY Audrey R. Burdick Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Banficld Sunday School 9 a.m.; Banficld Worship 9:30 a.m. Count, y Chapel Sunday School 9: 30; Country Chapel Worship 10: 30 Barry County Drain Commissioner Paid for by the Committee to Elect Audrey R. Burdick, 226 W. Nelson. Hastings, Ml 49058 What we need is “more heat”! A plume of bright orange flame burned briefly to add to the 98 degree temperatures last Monday at the Fuelgas natural gas company on the edge of Hastings. The "flaring off" of two 18,000 gallons tanks was done to perform routine maintainance on them. A spokesman said less than 100 gallons of gas was burned off. Woodland News The Woodland Lions Club met last Tues­ day evening. Dinner was prepared by Harold Stannard and a few Lion wives. Guests were Elwood McLeod and Tom Eveland. candidate for circuit court judge. After dinner, the club held a short business meeting, during which they planned their an­ nual chicken barbecue for the Saturday before Labor Day and Eveland spoke briefly. Terry Lucas Stamer and her husband. Gene, and their two daughters, Christy and Melqnie, arrived at lhe Lucas home Sunday. They had stopped at Crystal Onyx Cave in Kentucky on the way from their home in Atlanta, Ga. After spending a few days with her parents, they plan to go to the Mackinac area for a tour of the sights. The Rev. Harold Price of Freeport spoke at Kilpatrick Church Sunday for the third week, while Rev. George Speas is on vacation. Woodland's annual homecoming celebra­ tion over Labor Day weekend is being plann­ ed. Glendon Curtis is arranging a softball tournament that will begin on Friday. This tournament usually draws teams from as far away as Detroit. Unless there is bad weather, the tournament will end Sunday evening, leaving Monday for make-up games in case of rained-out games on any of the other days. Saturday’s events will include a parade, of which Dave Niethamer is chairman. An arts and crafts show being planned by Terri Cappon of the New Image Beauty Shop and Betty More than $100 'stolen from home Hastings Police are investigating the theft of over S100 from a home in the 120 block of East Green Street last week. The resident told police she had left S102 lying in the kitchen July 27 when she left the building at 6 p.m. When she returned at 11:30 p.m. the money had been taken. Police found no signs of forced entiy but have a suspect in the case. The investigation is continuing. See AMY GRANT...Page 10 by Catherine Luctt Curtis of Classics. Entry forms may be picked up from either place of business. Saturday evening the Woodland Lions Club members will serve their annual chicken barbecue dinner in the park. This event has drawn more than 700 people in some past years. The Woodland Fire Department will spon­ sor games for area fire departments on Sunday. Cliff Mattson came home Tuesday morn­ ing from Pennock Hospital, where he had been under treatment for several days for a slight stroke. Soon after he got home, he fell and injured some ribs. He was taken by am­ bulance back to Pennock, where he was Xrayed and kept for several hours. When it was determined that he had no broken ribs, but had several badly bruised, he came home for the second time in one day. Garold and Mercedeth McMillen drove to Sauk Ste. Marie Friday. They watched several ships go through lhe locks and were especially interested in a large freighter, own­ ed by Ford Motor Company, which was so big it had street lights on the deck. This ship had only inches left on each side as it entered the lock. They spent the night on the Michigan side of the straits. It stormed Friday night, and on Saturday morning they drove into Canada in rain. By the time they reached Algoma Cen­ tral Railway, the weather had cleared. They boarded the train and rode to Agawa Canyon. This canyon is about 114 miles north of Sault Ste. Marie. The train trip was an experience of beautiful scenery including rivers, lakes and forests. The McMillens had lunch in the dining car and stayed at the canyon a few hours. They returned the same day to Sault Ste. Marie, Canada. On Sunday, they drove to Traverse City, where they had lunch before returning to Woodland. Kim Carter Enz, daughter of Steve and Sheila Carter, married Jeffrey Allen Elred of Hastings. July 15 in Toledo. Ohio. Clyde Shoemaker had an enlarged lymph node removed from his neck at Pennock Hospital last week. He is getting around well, but was still uncomfortable this week. A luncheon was held at Woodtand United Methodist Church after the Janet Offley funeral last week. Ron Offley from New Mexico and Elaine Berlinski from Chicago were able to be in Michigan for the services, as well as many family members and friends from throughout Michigan. PHYSICAL THERAPIST RN SHIFT SUPERVISOR Pennock Hospital, a progressive, communi­ ty oriented hospital, invites you to join our management team as full-time nursing super­ visor for our 11-7 shift. Explore the opportunities at Pennock while you plan treatment programs, coordinate staff and systems, and assume responsibility for making critical decisions. If you have strong varied clinical expertise and are looking for enhancing your profes­ sional abilities, come discover why the benefits of working at Pennock go beyond flexible benefits, paid time off. tuition reim­ bursement and competitive salary. Pan-lime working hours & salary flexible. Send resume to ... James Hund Barry Intermediate School District 202 S. Broadway. Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 616-945-9545 — Employment Opportunities — NURSING POSITIONS Pennock Hospital has the following nursing positions availaole: Full and part-time, all shifts, all areas. Pediatric experience desirable. RN’s — — Part-time, evenings/nights, medical/surgical, ICU/OB experience preferred. LPN Contact: Terry Kosteiec, RN Staff Development Coordinator PENNOCK HOSPITAL / 1009 W. Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3451 ext 352 /j 11 \ NURSING ASSISTANT — Part-time, Apply to: Human Resources PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W. Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 nights. �The Hastings Banner — Thurscay, August 4. 1988 — Page 5 Summer kindergarten round-up scheduled for week of August 15 Robert VanderVecn, director of educational services for the Hastings Area Schools, has scheduled the summer Gescll screening for new kindergarten students who missed the spring Kindergarten Round-up. Screening will be scheduled on an in­ dividual basis during the week of Aug.l5. Parents who have children who will be 5 years of age by Dec. I arc requested to register them at the administration office, 232 W. Grand St., by Aug. 12, 1988 if they have not already done so. August 17 public hearing to focus on area substance abuse Nortons to observe 50th wedding anniversary Benner-Cherry announce engagement Doug and Barb Benner of Hastings have an­ nounced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Tami Jane, to Craig Cherry of Hastings, son of Jill Turner Of Hastings and Roy Cherry of Maine. Tami is currently employed in management at the new Burger King of Hastings. Craig is employed at Viatec of Hastings. The couple is planning to be married Aug. 20. Puff-Roush announce engagement Announcement has been made of the engagement of Deborah A. Puff of Battle Creek to Brian V. Roush of Bellevue. She is the daughter of Larry L. and Patricia Puff of Battle Creek. He is the son of Robert and Joan Roush of Bellevue. The bride-elect is a graduate of Marshall High School. She is employed by Nippondenso Manufacturing. Her fiance is a graduate of Hastings High School. He is employed by D-K Fence Company of Battle Creek. A Sept. 17 wedding is planned. An open house will be held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday. Aug. 14. at Mr. and Mrs. Brad Milleson's home, 1065 E. Cloverdale Rd., Hastings, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Howard Norton Sr.. who will observe their 50th wed­ ding anniversary. Friends and relatives are invited to help them celebrate the occasion, but the couple re­ quests no gifts. The celebration will be hosted by their children and families, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn (Agnes) Colling of Sebring, Fla., and Howard Norton Jr. of Battle Creek. The former Pauline Cornwell of Bellevue and Howard Norton were married Dec. 2, 1938, in Angola. Ind. They have lived most of their married lives on Maple Grove Road in Hastings. Howard is retired from E.W. Bliss Co. The Nortons have six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A public hearing will be held at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday. Aug. 17. to allow people to ex­ press their impressions of substance abuse problems and needs for solutions in Barry County and to give their perceptions about the current program. The session, to be held in the second floor conference room of the Courts and Law Building, will be chaired by Art Cole, regional coordinator of the Regional Substance Abuse Office in Kalamazoo. The hearing is being organized by Brian Hoopers to observe 25th wedding anniversary Ron and Cheryl Hooper, who were married Aug. 10, 1963, arc celebrating their 25 wed­ ding anniversary Aug. 14 with an open house from 5 to 9 p.m. at their home. 701 W. Main. Middleville. Friends and relatives are invited. The open house is given by their children, Julie and David Bott. Lauric and Robert Tripp, Deborah Hooper and Ron Hooper. Legal Notice Hecht-Brecheisen announce engagement Debby E. Cline and Steve J. Cummings were married June 11 in St. Timothy's Episcopal Church. Their parents arc Clayton and MaryJo Cline. 2612 N. 30th. and Robert and Phyllis Cummings. 3538 Oranoco. Attendants were Cathy Brandli. Becky Wuis. Kim Cummings. Mark Miller. Todd Cline. Tom Hunt. Rodd Sickelsteel and Scott Bell. A graduate of Comstock High School and Grand Valley State University, the bride is a special education teacher. The bridegroom is a graduate of Comstock High School and Fer­ ris State University and is a production super­ visor with Jim Robins Co. The newlyweds reside in Sterling Heights. The marriage of Loma M. Hecht and Alan C. Brecheisen will take place Sept. 10 at Faith Bible Church of Lake Odessa. Loma, the daughter of Theron and June Hecht of Lake Odessa, is a graduate of Cen­ tral Michigan University and has recently returned from teaching in Venezuela. Alan, the son of Charles and Betty Brecheisen of Belding, is a graduate of Ferris State University and is employed by Federal Mogul in Greenville. Shepler-Kensington announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Dan Shepler and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Henk are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Stacy June Shepler, to David Hugh Kensington, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kensington. Stacy is a 1984 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1986 graduate of Grand Rapids Junior College. She is currently employed at Ranger Tool & Die in Grand Rapids. David is a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School and attends Grand Rapids Junior Col­ lege. He is employed at Viatec in Hastings. A Sept. 24 wedding at St. Rose Catholic Church is planned. Katie Peterson to observe 90th birthday August 7 Reynolds celebrated 58th wedding anniversary Myron and Louise Reynolds celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on July 23. There will be an open house for Katie Peter­ son on Sunday. Aug. 7. to mark her 90th bir­ thday. at 417 Scribner St.. Delton. Friends and relatives presence is all that is requested. The open house is given by her children. Mrs. Marie Peabody and Mr. and Mrs. Raya>nd Peterson. “FAX the FACTS!’!! We offer: reduction. Compact and lightweight. Automatic document teeder. Weighs only 12 tbs. • the OlyFax 515 A multi-feature, compact facsimile transceiver. Worldwide compatiMity. Automatic document feeder. 30-sheet capacity. Halftones plua(18 shades). Polling. • the OlyFax 725 Sears to observe 25th wedding anniversary Now a days its strange to see A marriage such as this: One that spans 25 years of wonderful wedded bliss. We. the offspring of that union, to show that they are dear Are having a party for them to celebrate this special year. Given by Scon, Renee. Randy, April and Rachel, the open house will honour Donald and Merle Sears. Aug. 13, from 1 to 5 p.m. The event will take place at Maple Grove Community Building, 721 Durkee, Nashville. No gifts, please. Broadcasting. A high speed desktop facsimile transceiver with memory Can store 40 pages ol information and can be upgraded. Muttiple-page documents can be sent and received. Can transmit to another OlyFax 725 in 10 seconds. 6 Month CD The Olympia OlyFax Transceiver changes overnight delivery services Into transmissions that take place in minutes at far less than half the cost. ja/uhsmam 501 West State Street Hastings, Mi. 49058 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- OLYMPIAO EFFECTIVE ANNUAL YIELD Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing August 16. 1900 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Commissioner's Room. County Annex Building. 117 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan. Tabled appeal to be picked up from the table at 7:30 p.m. — Case No. V-10-8B - Richard & Barbara Show Case No. V-11-88 — Robert L. Mellinger, (applicant) At this hearing, the following described proper­ ty. which lies generally on 4223 Engle Rd., Mid­ dleville. will be considered as the site for a variance to place an undersized mobile home. Beginning at the Northeast corner of the South one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of Sec. 21. T4N. R9W. thence South along the East line of said Section 21, 417.42 ft., thence West 208.71 ft., thence North 417.42 ft. to the North line of the South one-half of lhe Southoas* one-quarter of said Sec. 21, thence East along said North line 208.71 ft. to the place of beginning. Subject to con­ ditions. restrictions and easements of record. Irv­ ing Twp. Case No. V-12-88 - Kenneth C. Florio, (applicant) At this hearing, the following described proper­ ty. which lies generally on East Point Drive off Kingsbury Rd.. Delton, will be considered as the site for a variance to divide a parcel into two (2) nonconforming lots. Parcel of land in the NW 1 /4 of Sect. 9. TIN, R9W described as: Comm, at the E 1/4 post of Sec. 9 th N 87’ 35'40" W along the E and W 1/4 line 4099.95 ft. to a point 10 rds. west of the West north and south 1/8 line; thence N 2° 31'17” E 180.00 ft. to the place of beginning: thence continuing N 2® 31 *17’* E 1402.3 ft.; thence along a traverse of Pleasant Lake S 81° 42' W 535.40 ft.; thence S 51° 53' W 235.32 ft.; thence N 72* 52' 30" W 273.92 ft.; thence S 18® 46'30" W 444.35 ft., thence 5 7’ 55-33" W 75.00 ft.: thence E 150.00 ft.; S 54’ 22'33" E 1135.38 ft. to the place of beginning: Intending to describe all land to the waters edge of Pleasant Lake. Together with the right of ingress and egress in common with others over and across the foUowng 2 rod wide parcel the centerline of which is described as: Commencing at the quarter corner common to Sec. 9 & 10 of Barry Twp.; thence N 88' 03' W 1320 ft.; thence S 1020.3 ft. to the point of beginning; thence N 88’ 54' W 342.7 ft.; thence N 67’ 59' W 218.5 ft.: thence N 87" 37' W 746.9 ft.; thence N 85’ 20' W 536.3 ft.; thence N 88° 20* W 457.7 ft.; thence S 89° 54' W 489.7 ft.; thence N 69” 23' West 566.3 ft.; thence N 3" 31' W 743.1 ft. to a point on said E & W 1/4 line of said section; thence continuing N 3* 31' W 30 It.; thence North 23° 40* E 311.7 ft.; thence N 5’ 40* W 229.9 ft.: thence N 34’ 13' W 179.8 ft.: thence N 7° 04'30" E 425.0 ft.; thence N 64* 05' E 375.0 ft. to lhe point of ending at the radius point of a turn a round with a radius of 25 ft. Subject to any easements of record. Barry Twp. All of lhe above described property is located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon o variance request either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned limo and place. Any physically disabled parsons requiring barrier-free accomodations in order to participate in the hearings, should contact the County Coor­ dinators Office at 948-4812. Site inspection of the above described property will be completed by Zoning Board of Appeals members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The variance application ore available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan during the hours ol 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) - Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Norval E. Thaler. Barry County Clerk (8/4) Pioneer Bank NORTH BRANCH. MICHIGAN Z Facsimile Transceiver Phone 616-948-9637 Fax 616-948-9636 zr7.25%j Shumway, acting director of the county substance abuse office. Comments expressed during the meeting will be shared with the Regional Advisory Council. Shumway said. The local substance abuse board also will at­ tend the meeting. Shumway, said he hopes judges, school per­ sonnel. hospital staff and other interested peo­ ple who have insights into substance abuse in the community will attend. "We’d like to hear what they say and what they might like us to do.” he said. Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Barry on Proposed Variance Permit* Cummings-Cline united in marriage Students must be screened for developmen­ tal or traditional kindergarten before the start of school To register your child, parents are asked to bring birth certificates, health records and complete the registration materials. Those with questions about registration may call the administration office at 948-8021 bet­ ween 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.. Monday through Friday. SIQ.000 MINIMUM DEPOSIT 1313)688-3051 or 1-800 622-1889 •at w.u: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT A-M-2 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) COUNTY OF BARRY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on August 22. 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in tho County Commissioner's Room, County Annex Building. 117 South Broadway, Hastings. Michigan. The following sections of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, will be considered for amendments. ARTICLE III Sedan 3 1 ■ Definitions (additions, illustrations and clarification) ARTICLE IV Sedion 4.13 ■ Development Plan Requirements (amended to increase requirements and to include some environmental precautions) Section 4.18 - Parking and Loading Spaces (amended to alphabetize) Sedion 4.31 ■ Guarantee of Conformance (delete) Section 4.33 - Refuse (add time limit to outdoor storage) Sedion 4.40 - Groundwater Protedion (new sedion) ARTICLE IIX Sedion 8.1 & 8.2 - Nonconforming Uses (clarifies Board of Appeals responsibility) ARTICLE XI Sedion 11.1 • Flood Hazard Areas (amended to meet Federal regulations) Interested person desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity Io be hoard at the above mentioned time and place. The complete text of the proposed amendments of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance ore available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St.. Hostings, Michigan between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Fri­ day. Please phone Linda Anderson. Barry County Planning Director of 948-4830 for further information. Norval E. Thaler. Barry County Clerk (8/18) MORTAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by TERRY A. PROUT and DAGMAR A. PROUT, his wife to FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION OF DETROIT, a United States corporation, now known as. FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN, a United States corpora­ tion. Mortgagee. dated 5lh May. 1978. and record­ ed on Mtrr 17, 1978 in Liber 236. on page 38. Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY NINE and 01/100 DOLLARS (S37.599.01). in­ cluding interest a! 8.500 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a solo of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Court House, in Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. on September 1, 1988. Said premises are situated in the Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are describ­ ed as: Lol 46. A -Gon-Quin Estates, a subdivision in the southeast fractional 1.4 section 2, town 3 north, range 9 west, Rutland Township. Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plot thereof in Liber 4 of Plats, on Page 22. The redemption period shall be six months from lhe date cf such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I948CL 600.3241a, in which cave lhe i vdcmpiion period shall be 30 days from the dole ol such sale. Dated: June 29. 1988 Peter E. O'Rourke » 200 First Federal Bldg., Detroit, Michigan 48226 FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN, a United States Corporation Mortgagee (8/11) Cut a Good Deal Pick a Team and Save on New John Deere Hay and Forage Equipment. We'll cut you a deal when you buy a John Deere... round baler, square baler, mower/conditioner, self-propelled for­ age harvester or pull-type forage harvester. Buy a second hay tool and we’ll cut you an even better deal: $600 off on the second purchase. Stop in today. Offer retroactive on all qualified purchases from November 1, 1987 through October 31, 1988. The $600 discount on second purchase available through March 31, 1989. Offer valid only when one of the two pieces of equip­ ment is a John Deere mower/conditioner. Pick Your Financing Choose from three money-saving ways to finance, too. Ask your John Deere Dealer for details. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 4, 1988 Barry County Marriage Licenses: John P. Fcchncr. 26. Hastings and Elizabeth Gallup. 2I. Hastings. Mark Curtis. 23. Hastings and Karen Eager. 26. Hastings. Oregon,' Johnson. 33. Middleville and Charron Johnson. 29. Middleville. Harold Lake. 60. Middleville and Lucille McIntyre. 55. Middleville. Raymond Nesky. 61. Shelbyville and Darlene Holderman. 51. Shelbyville. Stephen DcICotto. 24. Nashville and Jannell Cronk.. 24. Nashville. Randolph Rice. 26. Freeport. Angeliu Burger. 19. Freeport. Steven Staley. 30. Delton and Sherry Whitaker. IX. Delton. Ernest Boni lace. 20. Hastings and Angela Meyers. 19. Hastings. Richard Harroun. III. 34. Middleville and Nonna Bonassc. 38. Middleville. Nelson Replogle. 26. Hastings and Ann Rivers. 23. Hastings. Lenny Brummel. 20. Walker and Renee Scars. 19. Nashville. Douglas Flessner. 25. Lake Odessa and Susan Applcman. 24. Woodland. Kirt Rcigler. 25. Middleville and Dawn Box. 21. Wayland. Ann Landers Know the words to the Anthem Dear Ann Landers: 1 am sick and tired of going to baseball games and public gatherings where "The Star-Spangled Banner” is played and more than half of the people move their lips and fake it because they don’t know what comes after "by the dawn's early light.” Where did these folks go to school anyway? When 1 was in the fourth grade everyone had to memorize our national anthem. Ann. I’m asking you to perform an act of patriotism and print the lyrics. Please ask readers who don’t know the words to clip out this column and memorize them. — A Proud American Dear Proud: No one has ever written to me about this before. I think it's a splendid idea. Thanks for suggesting it. I. too. have been amazed at the number of people who don’t know the words to our na­ tional anthem. Here they are. I hope that those who didn't learn them in school will make this their project for the day. THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER O, say. can you see by the dawn's early light. What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight. O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air. Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. " O. say. docs that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave? Diet® Center “If you could lose weight by yourself, you would have done so by now” ROBERT BROOKS >»» ...from Lake Odessa, has lost 42'A pounds and 51% inches in 10 weeks If you need help losing weight and an education in nutrition to learn how to keep those pounds off, Diet Center is the answer. I lost my weight, along with lots of inches. Now I am following thru with Diet Center's all new Sta-b-lite and Maintenance Program to assure lifetime weight control. The counselors are terrific. I needed the counseling and daily weigh-ins to help me reach my goal. 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CALL FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION HASTINGS 948-4033 Valentine’s Day, Not Mother’s Day, Not Father’s Day^®^^ r Just A Good Old Fashioned Summer1 while others are barely able to manage it at 5V5. It depends on the child's rate of mental and emotional development. If Donnie is unable to keep up with his classmates, he may believe himself to be stupid and withdraw to escape lhe embarrass­ ment or frustration. Also, his insecurity could cause him to dislike school. I hope you can persuade your husband that Donnie shouldn't go to kindergarten just yet. If he starts six months from now he will do much better. Too many spoil homecoming Dear Ann Landers: My husband will be returning from a six-month cruise soon. He was in the Persian Gulf. Of course 1 was wor­ ried sick the whole time. My husband's mother and dad and his brothers want to meet the ship. I would like to have him to myself for the first 48 hours at least. I can't understand why they are so in­ sensitive. How should I handle this? -- San Diego Dear San Diego: Although 1 feel you arc on solid ground, you should let your husband handle it. The suggestion should come from him, not you. Yes, seat belts save lives Dear Ann Landers: 1 didn’t dislike scat belts. I detested them. All the usual reasons, plus since I am a busty 4-foot-11, the shoulder strap cut across me in all the wrong places. Last year I married a man who never orders me to do anything except fasten my seat belt. Three weeks ago we were in a god-awful acci­ dent. The car flipped over two and a half times and landed upside down. Miraculously, we crawled out on our own, with nothing but minor injuries. The car was totaled. There isn't a shred of doubt in our minds: Those scat belts saved our lives. Ann. we were driving within the speed limit, and the accident wasn't our fault. Some fool who must have been going 90 miles an hour crowded us off the road and there was no place to go but the ditch. May 1 pass on a very important message to your readers? Please put it in big type. THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO DON'T NEED TO WEAR SEAT BELTS ARE THOSE WHO ARE NEVER GOING TO BE IN AN ACCI­ DENT. And, brother, if you think that’s you, you are dead wrong. Sign me - Almost Mangled in Michigan Dear Almost Mangled: Thousands (maybe millions) of people have had a similar ex­ perience. I hope every person who reads this will take your letter seriously. How foolish not to take that simple precaution. It can mean the difference between life and death. Women’s lib a lot of baloney Dear Ann Landers: I can’t wait to com­ ment on those letters from your cor­ respondents who deny that the women’s movement had anything to do with the com­ petitiveness and rancor that exists between the sexes. 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Congratulations to Cecil and Glenna Haskins, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 23. They had a picnic with their family members on the 24th. Sally Hazen has left the Lakewood West Elementary School, as she has accepted a position in another school district. The district is screening candidates for two half-day kindergarten positions, an industrial arts teacher and a special education resource room teacher. The engagement of Terri Jo Hallock and Andy Shade has been announced by their parents and wedding plans are set for Oc­ tober. Both are employed in Grand Rapids. An intersting letter from Chester MacDowell to his aunt Ruth Peterman of Lake Odessa tells her of the family and their work. He is living at Dolan Springs. Ariz.. while building a new home. His wife. Laura, con­ tinues her work at Las Vegas, until retiring. A fine crowd attended the 2 p.m.. Sunday celebration at St. Edward’s Catholic Church for Blessing of the Sacrament. I: was followed by tours of lhe building. This culminated a lengthy project of new in­ terior walls, new windows, and other appoint­ ments about the sanctuary. The new altar was built by Robert Crockford, as were other pieces. Visiting pastors came from Hubbardston. Pewamo and Carson City parishes. Refreshments were served in the basement. The second in a scries of lunches at the library was well attended on July 21. There were two sealings, and teacher Richard Bailey spoke to both groups on "Why Libraries?" At the second lunch hour, the librarians reported that manv children now are wearing their “Reading 1s An Adventure" tee-shirts on (he basis of sex illegal. Not every female wants to he a truck driver or a heart surgeon, hut those who want o should not he denied the opportunity. Man is first for revolving door Dear Ann Landers: Please .settle a longstanding argument: Who goes through a revolving door first, the man or the woman ’ Gary. Ind. Dear G.: The man should go first and push the door for his lady. Nine out of 10 men don't know this and the woman is the one who does the pushing. What are the signs of alcoholism ? How can you tell if someone you love is an alcoholic? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize It, How to Deal With It. How to Conquer It" will give you the answers. To receive a copy, send S3 and a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT - 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Two Delton men bound over on breaking & entering charges by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Two Delton men who police believe can be tied to a scries of recent burglaries in the county were bound over to circuit court Mon­ day to face charges of breaking and entering, and receiving and concealing stolen property. Both John J. Acker. Jr, 21, and John Falvo, 19. waived preliminary exam in 56th District Court. They are scheduled to be arraigned Aug. 17 in Barry County Circuit Court. The two were arrested July 26 after break­ ins investigated the previous day in Mid­ dleville and Delton. Acker, of 6910 S. Wall Lake Road, was ar­ raigned July 26 on one count of receiving and concealing stolen property over S100. On Monday he was arraigned on an additional charge of breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny. In a plea agreement reached with the pro­ secutor's office. Acker agreed to plead guilty to the receiving and concealing charge in ex­ change for the dismissal of the more serious breaking and entering charge. Acker also agreed to admit to other offenses he's committed, for which he won’t be charged. District Court Judge Gary Holman set a S5.000, 10 percent bond with the condition that Acker reside with his parents. Falvo, of 10700 Cobb Road, was arraigned Pennock Hospital Birth Announcements IT’S A GIRL Jim and Lisa DeVries of Hastings, July 29, 4:30 p.m., 9 lbs., 3!6 ozs. Gary and Diana Hager of Vermontville, Ju­ ly 30. 3:40 p.m., 9 lbs., 12tt ozs. James and Kimberly Miller of Lake Odessa, Aug. I, 6:30 p.m., 8 lbs., 3 ozs. Edith Ann and Charles Farrell of Lake Odessa. Aug. 2, 9:15 a.m.. 6 lbs., 3 ozs. John and Cindy (Bennett) Martin are happy to announce the birth of their second daughter. Callan Elizabeth bom July 22 in Sherman. She weighed 8 lbs.. 10 ozs. Proud grandparents arc Gordon and Delilah Bennett of Hastings and Bob and Charlotte Martin of Cheboygan. MJ. IT’S A BOY Ronald and Jacqueline Ogden of Hastings. July 30. 8:40 p.m., 7 lbs.. 12% ozs. Lake Odessa News: flexsteee SOFAS It is now clear that women’s lib is indeed responsible for many of the problems we face today. I’m talking about unemployed family men. marital infidelity, the high divorce rate and messed-up kids who were (and continue to be) dumped in crummy day-care centers or left with moronic baby-sitters. The women you should want to hear from are those, like me. who were victims of that feminist claptrap. I now know that women’s lib is baloney. And baloney is baloney no mat­ ter how you slice it. Meanwhile, I hope Phyllis Schlafly won’t assume from this letter that I have defected to her side. 1 wouldn’t free myscll from one bunch of goofy broads to join another group of lunatics. You can just -• Count Me Out in O. City Dear O. City: You may want to be counted out but a surprising number of readers wanted to be included. The response to those columns was staggering. Many who wrote pointed out that women’s lib opened many doors to females. It also made many businesses pay women what they are worth. Those who railed against the movement made the same points that you made, and there is no denying that they have some validity. “ On balance I would say that the greatest achievement of the women's liberation move­ ment was legislation that made discrimination earned by reading ten books. There have been 110 children in the summer leading program. Younger children continue to attend the Wednesday story hours. While the later lunchcrs were still in the building, a contingent from the Eagles Aux­ iliary arrived to make a presentation of a check for a large-print books. This was a gift from the Woodland Lodge. Selecting good teachers for lhe Lakewood public school system is quite a responsibility for the school administrators. Seme changes have been made on the Lakewood faculty, as Gary Kimble. Lake Odessa Junior high school studies teacher, has resigned to accept a posi­ tion as middle sch<x)l principal at Bangor. Denise Mabie has resigned and a replace­ ment is needed for her position. Another change in the school system is that Dennis Richardson will teach at West Elementary instead of fifth grade at East Elementary, at his request. Becky Stark will be a Chapter one reading teacher for the district, leaving her position as second grade assignment al Woodland. Members of a Girl Scout troop enjoyed a journey to Mackinac Island and a trip around the island. They were accompanied by mothers Sandy Goodemoot. Mary Bippley and Evelyn Barnum. The trip was financed by funds earned. The Past Matrons of the Lake Odessa chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star met at the home of Letah Boyce Tuesday evening for their regular monthly business meeting, potluck supper and social evening. Evelyn Short and Dorothy Erb were in Hastings Thursday and visited Ruth Tasker at a nursing home to assist her in celebrating her 94th birthday. Ruth formerly lived al Lake CJcssa on Tischcr Road. Letha Reese spent Thursday at Portland as a guest of Nancy Tyner, who is spending the summer here visiting her families and friends. She was a former resident of Portland and plans to return to Port Richey. Fla., by October. last week on a charge of breaking and entering in connection with a break-in July 25 on South Wail Lake Road. On Monday he was arraign­ ed on an identical charge arising from a July 24 break-in on Peets Road in Middleville. In plea agreements with the prosecutor. Falvo offered to plead guilty to an added charge of attempted breaking and entering. Assistant Prosecutor Marilyn Meyer agreed to dismiss the more serious charges against Falvo at the time of sentencing. Falvo agreed to admit to other property of­ fenses he’s committed. He also was released on a $5,000. 10 per­ cent bond with the condition that he reside with his parents. Police from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police believe the two may be connected with several recent burglaries in the area. Four buildings in Delton were burglarized July 17. including the Delton Moose Lodge. Buckland Insurance Agency. Delton RV Center and St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Two similiar break-ins of private homes were investigated July 25 by state troopers. Trooper Vance Hoskins, of the Hastings Post, said authorites believe there is a connec­ tion between the six incidents. Little was taken in the first four break-ins aside from petty cash. Police have recovered most of the stolen items. $1,000 in marine thefts reported at lake by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Over $1,000 in marine equipment was stolen over the weekend from two homes along Wilkinson Lake. Two neighboring residents of the 160 block of Trails End reported the thefts occured either Friday night or early Saturday morning. One resident told Barry County Sheriffs deputies he had just had his boat delivered late Friday evening, only to find the new marine battery and six-gallon gas tank missing the following morning. The battery and case was valued at S80, while lhe gas tank was estimated at S70. The second resident reported a 34-year-old, recently rebuilt Evinrude boat motor was taken from his boat during the night. The 7 1/2-horse power motor is valued at $800. Also stolen was a top-post marine battery, estimated at $65, and a used six-gallon gas tank, estimated at $50. The second resident told Deputy Lynn Cruttenden the motor was not locked down on the boat because it was only there temporarily. The investigation is continuing. Underage driver, man cited by authorities A 28-year-old man and his 14-year-old female companion both received several citations after attracting the attention of Hastings police last week. Sgt. Lowell Wilae and Officer Dana Steidle were on patrol shortly after midnight July 26 when they came upon a 1969 Cutlass on North Broadway. As the officers watched, the car weaved back and forth several times while the driver rapidly flashed the bright lights on and off. The car left lhe road several times before officers pulled it over on North Broadway at the city limits. The car s driver turned out to be a girl, 14, who did not have a driver's license. The passenger, Louis R. Endsley, told officer he had a license and the car was his. Both were taken into custody, and the 14-year-old was released to the custody of her mother. Endsley was arrested on a bench warrant from Grand Rapids for failure to appear in court. He also received citations for driving without a seatbell and allowing an unlicensed person to drive. He was lodged in the Barry County Jail. His 14-year-old companion received citations for driving without a license and for driving without a seatbelt. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 4, 1988 — Page 7 Legal Notices From Time to Time... STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER FOR PUBLICATION by—Esther Walton File No. 88-376-CH CLARE BASSETT and ETTA BASSETT, hutbond and wife, Plaintiffs, Hastings — 50 Years Ago...July 1938 The County Road Commission gave a report to the County Board of Supervisors al lhe end of June. In this report is a comprehen­ sive overview of how road commissions operated during the 1930s. An article in the July 7. 1938, issue explains where the road commission derived its money and how expended them. The weight tax was the largest, yielding $89,471; gasoline tax ws $12,542. A special voted tax called the McNitt money was passed in 1933 and ear­ marked for making or. maintaining the townshp roads. "Not a cent of the McNitt can be used to purchase machinery or tools of any nature — such as shovels, etc. to carry on the work. Il must ail be used for materials or construction on township highways." Between the time the law had passed in 1933 to 1938. people who had to use the law found it too restrictive. To circumvent the law, or as the article says, “The county has met this situation, as have others... by charg­ ing the same rental for the use of its machinery when used on the townships roads as the state charges for the rental of its road machines." The article continued, “Thu rental brings in $18,300 a year to the county road commission. The piece mentioned the rest of their in­ come came from rental of the road equipment for use tn the park (Charlton Park), $800. From this fund “the commission had to pay for all maintenance and repair work and all construction work on lhe 230 or 240 miles of county highway. It in unknown how many miles were hard surfaced by 1938, but the road commission planned to black top (oil and gravel) seven miles. Most of these were near state highways: 1.3 miles north of Woodland from M-43 to county line; 1 1/2 miles of Irving to connect with Kent County (now part of M-50); two miles of Gun Lake road from M-43 west of Hastings); and two miles from Prairieville to M-43. "Dr. H.C. Peckham. 92 years old, a Civil War veteran of Freeport, the oldest of the three such veterans in Barry County... attend­ ed the last reunion of the Blue and Gold at Gettysburg, returned home Sunday evening” reported a front page Banner article. The arti­ cle gave a brief history of his life and told about his service in the Civil War. The State Department of Agriculture and the State Health Department issued new regulations “that must govern where food and beverages are sold." An item covering the Hastings Schools tells of the number on the payroll: 50 teachers, six custodians and two others. It was a long arti­ cle praising the school system, basically say­ ing "... we feci we ought to injustice to the teachers of Hastings, who are giving their very best in service to the children.” Three front-page articles dealt with the tourist industry in Barry County. One told about removing obnoxious fish from the county's lakes. The second revealed that a Yankee Springs Youth Hostel was being opened on the north end of Gun Lake The ex­ act location was not clear but the hostel was operated by Mr. and Mrs. F. Van Zandt. The third article was a general one detailing how valuable the county lakes were to the tourist. The July 14 issue featured un in-depth arti­ cle on the "Car Seal Factory" or what was then called “Tydcn car seals." the article tells of Emit Tyden’s invention and how he ended up in Hastings with his International Seal and Lock Company. It related why the seals were invented and what die seals could and would do. “Tyden seals made here supply 95 percent of the railroads.” The seals were manufac­ tured in Hastings for 37 years and described as being 8 1/2 inches long. "If all these seals were placed end to end they would reach 12 times around the globe at the equator." One now wonders how far the seals would reach with 87 years of being in manufactured Hastings. A wonderful description of the new police alert system was also on the front page, “...installing of a new police telephone system. A signal light has been installed in the business district. Whenever a call is made for its telephone number, it will show a red si<”'-' light, which is placed in such a position .a: any police officer on the street can ca«'.y see it. When he does, he will hurry to the police booth and answer the call.” Now how in the world would this work? "Any person in the ciiy who thinks police services are needed in his or her locality should call the telephone number mentioned in the notice, leaving his own receiver off the hook. The red signal light will show as long as the sender’s receiver is off the hook... keep listening for a reasonable amount of time. Always remember that a prompt reply is not always possible.” One wonders how that really worked. The city’s payroll wsa another in-depth arti­ cle. It stated that the city pays "a small sum to the mayor, city council, and also a small sum to the 12 members of its fire department. " On its regular salary list of the city arc the city engineer, city clerk, deputy clerk, and the city treasurer, also two supervisors who give only a small part of their time to the city. There arc two drivers for the fire trucks, three other Mfioyedat the water works, three more on police force and six employed full time for IMMttaaace work, and 21 more part-time. Theta are 25 summer street workers who npiMriaod dte 50 miles of streets. All dv sum of $42,000. JflMiii&poimcil passed an ordinance which jqpriNad Che city "junk dealers. ' tellmc jSv&i had to have a license. County Agent Harold Foster was featured speaker at Rotary and gave them the background on the 4-H. which was organized in Barry County in 1918 and nationally in 1913. That would make the 4-H movement celebrating its 75th anniversary cither this year or next. On page three of the paper was a recollec­ tion of "old times in Maple Grove Township" by Valentine Buxton. He recalled that Shcnn Fowler, the dentist, used a footpowered drill for his dentistry work. General­ ly. Buxton’s recollections are about people who lived in Maple Grove around the same time he did in 1870s. As in the previous issues, July 21 carried an article about the local concerns. This time the Hastings Manufacturing Company, piston ring division, was featured on the front page. At this time the company employed 416 per­ sons. The piston ring division had increased its sales in 1937. 85 percent over 1936; and the first six months of 1938 were 134 percent over the previous year. A brief history of the company disclosed "It was organized a little over 20 years ago to manufacture what was then known as stabilizers... In 1920 the manufacturing com­ pany began making glass curtain lights for Ford Modcl-T, ...In 1921, the Hastings Manufacturing Company began purchasing piston rings from Bourdon Bros, (of Hastings) for one of the manufacturing company’s cur­ tain light customers... The year 1928 marked a turning point in the demand for piston rings made by Hastings Manufacturing Co. and sold under the "Hastings Arrow" trade mark... Later in 1928 steps were taken to put the Manufacturing Co. on a basis to engage in the piston ring business successfully... a fine new modem plant was built in 1929. The company moved into its new quarters in 1930 and began to go after the piston ring business." A second firm also was highlighted. Con­ sumers Power Co., which was reported to have 75 person on the payroll. Sixty were full lime and 15 were "not giving all their time to the company’s work because their duties do not require so much time." Il listed Glen Brower as the managers and said Consumers “provided gas to a territory from Mulliken to this city.... The electric service extends as far as Whitncyvillc in Kent County and includes Caledonia. Dutton. Clarksville, Alto. Freeport.... to within three miles of Charlotte." It also included all the northern townships of Barry County. "A crew of men will start in with the preliminary preparation..." stated an article on "The Tourist Park." "There is part of lhe foundation of the old factory to be removed." City officials felt the park would not be ready until lhe following year. Fa) and Winn Green of S. Hanover built some "pretty green and white tourist cabins, shaded by big maples.... The cabins are a credit to Hastings and an attractive feature of M-37 highway..." Apparently, the Greens also had a trailer park at that time for the arti­ cle continued. “Eleven trailers and 35 people is the high point in registration at one time...” The Commercial Club had Dr. Haven Emerson, head of the department of public health as speaker for their meeting. He spoke on the death of young children in Germany, and the attitude of the public health depart­ ment in Germany. He is quoted as saying "They (American troops stationed in Ger­ many) summoned the health authorities of that city to ask them why they had done nothing to stay the progress of a threatened epidemic of typhoid? Their reply was. "We haven’t been told to do it." The last issue of July carried news about Carl Boyces and his 120-acre fruit farm near Hickory Coiners. It tells of Carl Boyce’s ear­ ly life, his work with General Motors com­ pany, and his speciality in apple growing. Another economic article gave the informa­ tion about the Bell Telephone Co., which employed 14 people. Bad news for lhe City of Hastings: a leaking water pipe did considerable damage to the pavement on the comer of State and Church streets. A second problem was the city band concerts, which were given on the courthouse lawn. The concerts seemed to cause a parking problem and a traffic jam. It does seem strange for a small of a town like Hastings to have to deal with traffic jams. Al any rate, the people were irate and attended city council and demanded a "remedy." It was nearing election time and the can­ didates' list for the primary ballot was published. Another item was a notice that both the Republican and the Democratic tickets had a full slate of candidates. The county school announced that the school census showed an increase of 36 students over last year and that Woodland Township School was going to be enlarged. Officials stated that the consolidated school built 16 years previously now needed more room. The fair board that held the county fair in September announced the dates of the upcom­ ing event. Sept. 6 to the 10th. 4-H work, school children's day. farm exhibits and horse pulling events, as well as horse racing, were some of lhe listed events. All during the month of July there were reports from overseas written by W. R. Cook. In reading these articles 50 years later, it is as­ tounding how accurate he was in predicting what wou: J happen in the next two years. He predicted a war. and fell there was little America could do to prevent it. He also thought America would be drawn into it. He was right, as it turned out. FRANCIS I. BAUER and GEORGINA BAUER, husband and wife, and THEIR HEIRS AND DEVISEES. Defendants. Bruce W. Gee (P23696) Attorney for Plaintiffs 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 At a session of said Court, held in the Circuit Courtrooms in the City of Hastings. Michigan, this 20th doy of July, 1988. PRESENT: Honorable RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Or­ cutt Judge. The Court having reviewed the Motion for Publication and the Court being fully advised in the premises IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that you are being sued by Plaintiffs in this Court in a quiet title action covering that parcel ol land described os: The Southwest 1 /4 of the Northwest 1 /4 of Sec­ tion 23, Town 4 North. Range 9 West, Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan. You must file your answer or take such other ac­ tion as permitted by law in this Court of the Cour­ thouse in Hastings. Michigan or or before August 23. 1988. If you fail to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demand­ ed in lhe Complaint filed in this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of this Order shall be published once each weok in the Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks and proof of publication shall be filed in this Court. Richard M. Shuster Circuit Judge BY: Thomas C. Megorgle DRAFTED BV: Bruce W. Gee (P23696) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 (8/18) State of Michigan Probate Court Barry County CLAIMS NOTICE Dr. Henry C. Peckham (93 years old)t>f Freeport, as he was about to board the train for Gettysburg. He was Barry County's only veteran present at the last reunion of the Blue and Gray. File No. 88-19969-IE Estate of HELEN MAY SEVERANCE. Deceased. Date of Death: July 20, 1988. Social Security No.: 370-68-2352. Take Notice. Creditors of Helen May Severance. Deceased, whose last known address was 14300 Hutchinson Rood, Battle Creek, Michigan, are notified that all claims against the decedent's estate are barred against lhe estate, the indepen­ dent personal representative, and the heirs ond the devises of the decedent, unless within four months after the date of publication of this notice or four months after the claim becomes due. whichever is later, the claim is presented Io lhe in­ dependent personal representative at the follow­ ing address: Clarence W. Severance. 221 Cardinal, Battle Creek. Ml 49017. HATCH & SMITH 514 Comerlca Building Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 Telephone: 616-345-2126 Attorneys for the Estate (8/4) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of o certain mortgage made the 23rd doy of June, 1978, executed by GARY E and PAMELA S. COLBURN, husband and wife, as mortgagor's, to THE HASTINGS CITY BANK, a Michigan Banking cor­ poration. doing business at Hastings. Michigan, as mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of lhe Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on August 7. 1976. in Libqr 1917 on Poge 224. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due one unpaid at the dote of this notice Nineteen Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Three and 45/100 {119,463.45) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or pro­ ceeding al law or in equity having beer, instituted to recover the debt, or any part of lhe debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default Notice is hereby given that on September 6. 1988, at 2 00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mor­ tgage. together with interest thereon ot nine ond one half (9 1/2%) percent per onnum. together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including the attorney foes as provided by law in said mor­ tgage. the lands and premises in sold mortgage mentioned ond described as follows, to-wit: Port of Section 16, Town 5 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing on the North line of Section 16 at a point which is 745 feet East of the Northwest corner of the East 1 /2 of the Northeast 1/4 of lhe Northwest 1/4, thence South 243 feet, thence West 300 feet, thence North 243 feet to the North Section line, thence East along the North section line 300 feel to beginning, except the East 160 feet thereof. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Dated: April 9, 1985 Jeffrey L. Youngsma (P40393) of Siegel, Hudson. Gee, Shaw & Fisher Attorneys for Hostings City Bank 607 North Broodway Hostings. Michigan 49058 • (9/1) PUBLICATION and NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 88-247 DO In the matter of Daniel J. Keller vs. Shirley A. Keller It is hereby ordered that Shirley Keller shall answer a civil action now pending in Barry Co. Cir­ cuit Court on or before Sept. 20, 1988. Failure Io answer shall result in a judgement by default for the release demanded in the complaint filed In this court. Doled: July 21. 1988 (8/18) Complete Life & Health Coverage 964-2069 Battle Creek c.w^n stricMand 3™ Strickland Rd. There s lots to do and see...at HOME! Spend the weekend in Barry County! Many Prefer Our New Bi-Weekly Payment Plan — Here’s How it Works: Bi-Weekly simply means that you make your house payment every other week. Instead of writing one large check once a month, you pay half every two weeks. So, rather than making twelve big monthly payments a year, you make 26 smaller ones every two weeks. The two extra payments make the difference. Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments Sounds Interesting. But, You Want More Details... Just call or visit the National Bank of Hastings Mortgage Department. Our Home Mortgage specialists will provide you with detailed information on Bi­ Weekly Mortgages or our regular Fixed Rate Plans. ATIONAL West Stale at Broadway Member FDIC All Deposits Insured Dp to $100,000.00 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 4, 1988 Athletic practices to start at different times for Hastings students Next week will be the last full week of sum­ mer for most Hastings High School athletes, who begin practice Aug. 15. The exceptions are the football team, for which practice will commence Aug. 10, and lhe girls basketball players will not have to show up until Aug. 17. All athletes must have paid the $125 par­ ticipation fee before practice, and should br­ ing receipts verifying payment. They also should bring physical examination cards if they haven’t already turned them in. Practice for varsity and freshmen gridders will begin at 9 a.m. Aug. 10 at the high school. Junior varsity play begins at 8:30 a.m. the same day. Bill Karpinski is the head varsity coach, with Jeff Simpson and Chris Warren taking over the jayvcc and freshmen duties, respectively. Equipment for juniors and seniors will be distributed Monday. Aug. 8. at 4 p.m. at the gymnasium. Sophomores can pick up their gear Tuesday. Aug. 9, from 4 to 6 p.m., and freshmen from 4 to 6 on Tuesday. The first varsity football game will be Fri­ day. Sept. 2, at Lakewood High School. The jayvee team will have its first contest Thurs­ day, Sept. 1. at Johnson Field, and the freshmen will battle it out Thursday at Lakewood. Both Thursday games begin at 7 p.m. Basketball practice for all high school girls will begin Aug. 17 at 9 a.m. in the high school gym, giving the team three full weeks of prac­ tice, said varsity coach Emie Strong. The Sports A night at the ballpark Hastings race driver wins main event at Berlin track A night at Fish Hatchery Park Includes more than Just softball as evidenc­ ed In last Thursday's Bourdo's versus Hastings Softball Club bailgame. (Up­ per left) Meghan Smith chases Ashley Montes as two Bourdo fans decide they need a break from watching the game while Larry and Lyn James (above left) root for the Softball Club. The game, won by Bourdo's, was also a highlight as (above right) Bob Hause of the Softball Club draws a walk and (at right) Tim Newsted scores a run for the Softball Club. Gary Landon of Hastings emrged as the winner last Saturday night in the Mini-Champ 20-lap main event at Berlin Raceway in Marne near Grand Rapids. A multi-car crash slowed the race, but all drivers escaped serious injury. Jeff Striegle of Grand Rapids was runner-up to Landon in the race. Andy Michncr of Jackson was third, Ed Wasserman of Grand Blanc was fourth and Hall Miller of Kendalville, Ind., fifth. Hastings Country Club Golf Results: Two softbali tourneys slated for Hastings The Hastings Roll-a-Rama will be sponsor­ ing both mens and womens slow pitch softball tournaments in August. A womens tournament is slated for Aug. 13 while a mens tournament will be played Aug. 20. The entry fee for both is $95. Sponsor trophies will be awarded to the first three teams with individuals going to the first place winner. Call 945-2872 or 948-2814 to enter. Wiffle Mania tourney coming August 13-14 The second annual one-on-one wiffle ball tournament will be held at Spring Park in Middleville on Aug. 13-14. It will be a elimination tournament with divisions ul! ages. Interested players should c»r. Mike Millhouse (795-7107) or Chad Peters (795-7853) by Aug 8. f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE '445 I *335 *265 *335 PARTIAL DENTURE ‘All teeth ond moteriols used meat the high ttondordt set by the American Dental An n ‘Our on premites lab provide* individual & efficient service ‘Free denture consultation & examination. (616) 455-0810 ‘L.D Himebough DOS •D.D. White DOS •G. Mancewicc DDS Hastings Country Club Men’s Monday Night Golf League -BLUE IMVBIONMATCH RESULTS 8/01... O. Goody.o. T. Dunham 50-4; J. Kennedy 46-4; J. Rugg 49-4; J. Ketchum 43-4; E. Mathews 46-2; L. Kornstodf 52-0: J. Kennedy 46-0; G. Cove 46-0; D. Jarman 49-0; D. O'Connor 43-0; T. Sutherland 45-2; D. Jarman 49- 2; J. Kennedy 46-4; D. O'Connor 43-3; G. Gahan 48-4; J. Ketchum 43-4; G. Cove 46-4; T. Sutherland 45-2; E. Mathews 46-0; L. Kornstodf 50- 1; J. Coleman 46-0; B. losty 45-0; E. Mathews 46-0. STANDINGS... T. Sutherland 40; J. Jacobs 31; D. Goodyear 29; J. Ketchum 28; G. Cove 27; B. losty 26; J. Rugg 24; J. Kennedy 23; W. Nitz 22; D. Jarmon 22: L. Kornstodf 21; H. Bottcher 21; J. Col­ eman 20; E. Mathews 20; G. Gahan 19; T. Dunham 18; E. Sorenson 17; D. O'Connor 16. PAIRING FOR 8'08 BACK NINE... E. Sorenson vs. H. Bottcher; T. Dunhom vs. J. Rugg; W. Nitz vs. G. Gahan; E. Mathews vs. J. Jocobs: J. Coleman vs. T. Sutherland; D. Jarman vs. D. O'Connor; J Ken­ nedy vs. I. Kornstodf; J. Ketchum vs. D. Goodyear: G. Cove vs. B. losty. -GOLD DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8/01... A. Francik 39-4; B. Wiersum 43-4; B. Youngs 46-3; D. Loranger 41.4; G. Holman 39-4: B. Krueger 41-4; G. Ironside 43-3; B. Vonderveen 42-0; B. Miller 44-0; G. Ironside 43-1; L. Lang 46 0; G. Hamaty 54-0; B. Youngs 46-0; J. Hoke 49-1; H. Wattles 40-2: B. Wiersum 43-4; B. Youngs 46-3: T. Chase 40-4; G. Holman 39-4; B. Krueger 41-3; T. Chase 40-2: L. Lang 46-0; J. Hoke 49-1; L. Lang 46-0: Bz Youngs 46-0; B. Miller 44-1. STANDINGS... B. Krueger 33; J. Hoke 28; G. Hamaty 25: B. Wiersum 24; G. Ironside 23: A. Francik 22; B. Stock 21; G. Holman 21; T. Chase 21: B. Youngs 21; D. Loranger 20; H. Wattles 20; J. Fisher 18; L. Long 16: B. Vonderveen 16: D. Foster 14: 8. Miller 13. PAIRING FOR 8/08 FRONT NINE... A. Francik vs. G. Holman; B. Youngs vs. T. Chase: 8. Miller vs. J. Hoke; G. Hamaty vs. B. Wiersum; H. Wattles vs. B. Vonderveen; J. Fisher vs. D. Foster; B. Stack vs. B. Krueger; G. Ironside vs. D. Loranger. -RED DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8/01...G. Lawrence 48-4; C. Morey 54-4; G. Crolhers 44-4; H. Burke 49-3; L. Perry 47-0; G. Crothers 53-0; J. Hopkins 45-0; M. Pearson 54-1; B. Stanley 52-4; P. Siegel 65-4; P. Lubleniecki 51-4; H. Stanlake 53-4; T. Naughton 490; T. Naughton 49-0; C. Morey 56-0. STANDINGS... G. Crothers 30: M. Dorman 28; T. Naughton 28; H. Burke 27; G. Lawrence 27; C. Morey 26: J. Hopkins 25; P. Lubleniecki 21; M. Pearson 21; B. Stanley 21; H. Stanlake 20; D. Jacobs 20; P. Siegel 20: D. Hall 19; G. Etter 15; L. Perry 12. PAIRING FOR 8/08 BACK NINE... G. Lawrence vs. D. Jacobs: B. Stanley vs. P. Siegel; J. Hopkins vs. : H. Burke vs. M. Dorman; T. Naughton vs. L. Perry; M. Pearson vs. G. Etter; P. Lubieniecki vs. G. Crothers; H. Stanlake vs. C. Morey. —SILVER DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8/01...J. Loubough 45-4; D. Beduhn 52-4; R. Beyer 36-4; J. Hubert 52-0; D. Welton 59-0; J. Panfil 47-0: G. Pratt 39-4; R. Beyer 36-4; P. Mogg Sr. 43-4; G. Begg 46-0: D. Beduhn 52-0: R. Dawe 46-0. STANDINGS...R. Beyer 35; J. Loubough 34; G. Begg 33; G. Pratt 31; D. Welton 31; R. Miller 27; P. Mogg Jr. 25; J. Hubert 24; D. Gauss 21: D. Beduhn 21; B. Cook 18; T. Harding 16; J. Panfil 16; D. Brower 16: P. Mogg Sr. 15: B. La Joye 11; R. Dawe 7; K. Burnell 7. PAIRING FOR 8/08 FRONT NINE... K. Burnett vs. D. Beduhn; D. Welton vs. G. Pratt; B. La Joye vs. R. Dawe: J. Hubert vs. T. Hording; P. Mogg Sr. vs. J. Laubaugh; G. Begg vs. P. Mogg Jr.; J. Panfil vs. D. Gauss; R. Miller vs. B. Cook; R. Beyer; D. Brower. Plans announced for upcoming SummerFest cage tournament The second annual SummerFest 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be held Aug. 27 beginning al 9 a.m. The cost of the double elimination tourna­ ment. which is limited to 30 teams, is S10 and is open to men and women 16 years and older. The last day of registration is Aug. 19. The tournament will be held on Court Street junior varsity squad will be coached by Pat Murphy. The varsity eagers’ first game will be against Mason in the Portland Invitational, ar. annual tip-off tournament Sept. 1. The jayvees will make their 1988 debut on Wednesday, Aug. 31. The soccer team, headed by Doug Mepham at the varsity level and Larry Melendy at jayvee, will start with two-a-days practice Aug. 15 from 9 to 11 a.m. and again from 3 to 5 p.m. Players are to meet in the lecture hall io go over rules at 9 a.m., and should bring two sets of shoes to practice. The first soccer game will be against Mid­ dleville at Johnson Field Wednesday. Aug. 31. The junior varsity game will be at 4: 30 p.m.. with the varsity match following at 6:30 p.m. ' Boys and girls who want to run on the cross-country team this year should meet at the west doors of the high school gym at 8 a.m. Aug. 15. said coach Jack Longstreet. The first meet, against Lowell, will be Aug. 30 at Hastings. Girls on the tennis team this year will have practice from 8:30 to 10 a.m., Monday through Friday, beginning Aug. 15. The first tennis match of the season will be at 4 p.m. Sept. 1 at home against Gull Lake. Hastings Country Club will be the site of the golf squad's first practice. The boys should meet at the golf course Aug. 15 at 8:30 a.m. and should bring their own equipment. The Saxon golfers’ first match will be at Otsego on Tuesday, Aug. 23. during SummerFest. The championship is tentatively scheduled for 8 p.m. Trophies will be awarded to the champions and runnersup. Registrations arc available at the Village Squire and WBCH and should be mailed with S10 to Dave Williams. 1030 S.Park Street. Hastings. Ml. 49058. 2330 44th St.. S.E., Grand Rapids SUBSCRIBE...to the Banner for all your LOCAL NEWS! -WHITE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8/01... D. Dimmers 51-4; R. Newton 57-4; J. Toburen 42-3; J. Veldman 39-4; R. Nowton 57-0; W. Allen 76-0; R. Teegorden 45-1; T. Krul 40-0; K. Beyer 38-4; J. Toburen 42-4;'F* Markle 46-4; R. Teegorden 45-2; C. Cruttenden 48-0: T. Krul 40-0; W. Allen 76-0; D. Dimmers 51 -2. STANDINGS... F. Markle 28: N. Gardner 26 J Veldman 24; K. Beyer 24; C. Cruttenden 23; T. Krul 23: R. Teegorden 21; G. Brown 18; R. Newlon 18; J. Toburen 17; D. Dimmers 16: M. Dimond 15; W. Allen 12; S. Carter 10; L. Englehort 9; B. Allen PAIRING FOR 8/08 BACK NINE... D. Dimmers vs. T. Krul; S. Carter vs. G. Brown; M. Dimond vs. W. Allen: R. Teegorden vs. B. Allen; K. Beyer vs. R. Newton; F. Markle vs. J. Toburen; N. Gardner vs.L. Englehart. Youth football signups planned The annual signup for the Hastings Youth Athletic Association (HYAA) football pro­ gram has been scheduled for 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Aug. 13, behind the Hastings Juniuor High Scnool. All interested players in fifth through eighth grades are urged to attend the signup or to call Neil Wilder at 948-2192 or stop in at Wilder’s Auto Service, 124 N. Jefferson St. More information about the upcoming youth football season will be presented at the signup session that Saturday morning. Local golf tourney helps fight cancer A golf tournament scheduled for Saturday. Aug. 13. at lhe Hidden Valley Golf Club near Shelbyville will benefit with work of the American Cancer Society. The ACS Golf Championship will feature four-man or four-women scumble teams with handicap divisions. The handicaps used in the tourney can be from as as late as July 30. Prizes and dinner will be available for all who attend. Cost is S35 per person or SI40 per team. Entry fee is payable to the American Cancer Society in advance or on the day of the tournament. Proceeds from the event will go to the Allegan County Unit of the American Cancer Society. For more information, for tec times or for cart reservations, call the Hidden Valley Clubhouse at 672-7866. The golf course is located west of Shelbyville, al 1069 126th Ave During the same evening at Berlin Raceway. Caledonia's Tom Finkbeiner plac­ ed fourth in the 30-lap feature race for Late Model stock cars. Defending track chanpion Fred Campbell of Battle Creek won the race. Bruce Vanderlaan of Grand Rapids was se­ cond, Jack Gritter of Grand Rapids third, and Scott Presley of Grand Rapids and Mike Garvey of Muskegon, fifth and sixth, respectively. The raceway last Saturday evening was celebrating its 38th year of its oval track. Hastings Softball Standings Hostings Men’s Softball Standings Gold Softball Club................................................9-4 Hast. Merchants.......................................... 9-5 Bourdo’s....................................................... 9-5 Diamond Club............................................. 7-7 Atletes For Christ........................................6-8 McDonald's................................................. 4-9 MV Merchants.......................................... 4-10 Silver Hastings Sanitary..................................... 14-1 Viatec.................................................... ....10-3 Larry Poll Realty................................. ..... 10-5 Middleville Tool & Die...................... ....... 9-5 Hast. Mutual....................................... ....... 9.7 Proline......................................................... 8-7 Flexfab.............................................. 7-8 B&B....................................... .. 2-13 Bliss.................................................... 1-12 Results Proline 9, Viatec 4; Proline 11. B&B 3; Flexfab 7, B&B 6; Bourdo 16. Softball Club 8; Larry Poll 17, Fiberglass 16; Sanitary 5. Fiberglass 3; Sanitary 7. Mutual 3; Diamond Club 8. MV 6; Athletes 11. MV 0; Hast. Merchants 14, McDonald's 4; Middleville 16. Bliss 8. Homerun Contest Gold Maurer, Athletes 5, Robinson, Hast. Merch. 5. Hanford. HSBC 3 (4 with 2). Silver Grosser, Midd. 8, Leach, Sanitary 3 (2 with 2). Next weeks schedule Aug. 10 6: 30 Bliss vs. Viatec 7: 30 Sanitary vs. Viatec 8: 30 Bourdo vs. Softball Club Aug. 11 6: 30 Athletes vs. Hast. Merchants 7: 30 Mutual vs. Flexfab 8: 30 Larry Poll vs. Flexfab Aug. 12 6: 15 Proline vs. Middleville 7: 15 Fiberglass vs. B&B 8: 15 MV vs. Diamond Club 9: 15 McDonald’s vs. Diamond Club Upcoming ( Sports Aug. 13— Womens softball tourna­ ment— A womens softball tournament will be held at the Roll-a-Rama in Hastings. The cost is $95. First through third sponsor and first place individual trophies. Call 945-2872 or 948-2814 to enter. Aug. 20— Bowhunters clinic— Will be held at Al and Pete's in Hastings from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Manufacturing representatives and seminars highlight the day. Aug. 20— Men.-, softball tournament— A mens softball tournament will be held at the Roll-a-Rama in Hastings. The cost is $95. First through third sponsor and first place in­ dividual trophies. Cail 945-2872 or 948-2814 to enter. Aug. 20— Golf Tournament— A fourman scramble will be held at Riverbend Golf Course. The event is sponsored by Lhe Hastings Athletic Boosters and costs $20. Call 945-3238 for tee times. Aug. 27— Basketball tournament— A three-on-three basketball tournament will be held on Court St. in conjunction with Sum­ merFest. The entry fee is $10 and forms can be picked up at WBCH and the Village Squire. Sept. 2-5— Softball tournament— The annual Woodland Labor Day tournament will be held in Woodland. The cost is $100 and the field is limited to 20 teams. Call 367-4504 or 367-4848 to enter. Individuals interested in placing a free item in Upcoming Sports should contact Steve Red­ der at 945-9554. �The Hastings Banner — Tnursday, August 4, 1988 — Page 9 Drum Major David Pillars conducts as trumpeters, Including sisters Kim and Karleen Stevens (second and third from left) play to the sky. Hastings band members ‘sweating’ it at camp by Kathleen Scott Nearly 100 young Hastings musicians are beating the heat to beat the band this week at summer band camp. And the band directors are making some special requests. “We’re just pushing water like crazy and sunblock,” said Joe LaJoye, who with fellow director Joan Bosserd-Schroeder and several volunteers, is conducting band camp at the Vernon D. Ebersole Environmental Educa­ tion and Conference Center east of Wayland. LaJoye said afternoon marching is limited to 60 minutes, and that most of their field work is completed in the morning and even­ ing. The group takes a break every hour on the hour, during which students are requested to drink at least one glass of water and walk through a sprinkler. Some of lhe teens stand under the sprinkler like they would a shower, said LaJoye. When not working, the students also are allowed to go swimming and canoeing. LaJoye has 95 band members this year, 35 of whom arc freshman. Of 16 eligible seniors. Because of the heat, a walk through the sprinkler is a requirement after each practice at oand camp this week, Some of the students, however, take their cooling off seriously and spend a little more time under the sprinkler. only 10 relumed, and many of last year’s sophomores are back this year, he said. The lower number - about 15 less than last year - is due mainly to the one-hour reduction in the school day and the resulting scheduling conflicts, he surmised. Students can only fit five classes into their schedules, and since many are taking college preparatory courses, they choose not to take band. Every band member had to pay $47 this year in order to part .cipatc because of cuts en­ forced after two millage defeats. As in past years, students had to pay for band camp and this year’s bill totalled $65. Tonight the musicians will compete against each other in a skit contest, and tomorrow night a disc jockey will be out to put on a dance. Also on Friday, squad competitions will be held. Each section of like instruments makes up a name, and the squad that gives the best performance will have its name etched on a plaque that hangs in the band room, said LaJoye. GODDARD...continued Directors Joe LaJoye and Joan Bosserd-Schroeder make the beat clear to the band. Semi truck drops load of steel on M-37 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Nearly 24,000 pounds of coiled steel came crashing down M-37 Tuesday afternoon when a flatbed semi truck lost pan of its load near Whitmore Road. No one was injured in the incident, but a crane and workers with blow torches had to be called to remove the four steel coils from th. roadway. Trooper Al McCrumb of the Mich'.gn State Police. Hastings Post, said a 56-year-old truck driver from Kasel Steel in Dearborn was delivering a load of steel to Grand Rapids when his flatbed load came loose shonly before 1 p.m. Four 6,000-pound coils fell off the truck onto the roadway. Two coils rolled off into a neighboring farm field, but two unrolled into 300-foot long strips that covered the roadway and led into a wooded area beyond the pave­ ment. McCrumb said. The driver. Carlos Castande Sucnz of Detroit, stopped briefly to look at the scene and continued to deliver the remainder of the load in Grand Rapids. McCrumb said. Once he arrived at his destination, he con­ tacted his company, which later reached police. Police summoned workmen from Dimond Machinery, who used a crane and torches to cut and move the uncoiled steel off the road. McCrumb said the roadway surface and shoulder were damaged by the 6.000-pound coils, but no other damage was reported. The value of the steel, at 35 cents a pound, is estimated at S8.400. though the two rolls that did not uncoil probably can be salvaged. McCrumb said. Suenz. who told police he did not know why the load fell off the truck, received a citation for driving with an unsccure load. Thank You ... CITY OF HASTINGS and SECTION 6 of HASTINGS TOWNSHIP ...for your support in the Primary Election. I am honored to be your comissioner. MARGE RADANT "The whole time, the whole thing that held us together was a belief in God, that he «.» would hold us together," she said. The first thing she did after her release, she said, was spend time with her children, but she's unsure what she'll do in the future. Goddard said she had a five-minute conversation with Eckstein after his acquittal. "He’s excited, he's with his kids and he seems to be doing very well," she said, adding that after months in jail, he took his sons to the beach and got a terrible sunburn. Throughout lhe trial, many witnesses told tales of Goddard and Eckstein's affair, which began shortly after her 1984 marriage to Ricky Goddaid. That was the only error she made, she said, "It was wrong to have an affair - that was a sin," she said. "But the rest of it, it turned out right." Despite Norman Woodmansee's conviction in July 1986 for murdering her husband, Goddard said she doesn’t believe the case is closed. Nor is she convinced Woodmansee murdered her husband. "I don’t know. People tell you yes, people tell you no. They haven’t proven it to me," she said. Shortly before her first arrest, police testified she asked them to find the real killer of her husband. She maintains today there's more to the crime than Woodmansee slaying her husband in a bungled robbery attempt "They used certain vision. I think my attorney described it best as tunnel vision," she said. "I'd like to see all the evidence used to prosecute the person who killed my husband." After spending nearly five months in jail in the last two years, Goddard said she still respects the police and prosecutor for doing their jobs as they saw best "They were just doing their job," she said. "I will continue to teach my children to respect police officers. "I just happen to disagree with their theories," she said. "I think they hand plea Trombleys to celebrate 50th anniversary early Carrol and Bertha Trombley of Spanish Lakes Country Club, 8 Flores Del Norte, Ft. Pierce. Fla., will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday. Aug. 6, at 13264 Wall Lake Road (M-43), Delton. Carrol Trombley and the former Bertha Good were married Nov. 2. 1938, in Battle Creek. Both are retired. He was employed by Con­ sumers Power Company from 1947 to 1976 and she worked at Kellogg’s of Battle Creek from 1946 to 1970. The couple has two children. Son Tom Trombley and his wife. Joyce, and their daughter. Pat Tillery, arc serving as hosts for lhe open house. The Trombleys have four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The couple requests no gifts. bargains to murderers and liars and thieves so long as.they fit into their tunnels." Now that the trial is over she said she hopes to have a reconcilliation with her husband's parents. But Ricky Goddard's father, John Goddard, said the jury returned the wrong verdict. "We're not too happy about it. I can't understand it," John Goddard said Tuesday from his Augusta home. "Three judges beforehand said there was enough there to convict them, but (lhe jury) didn't see it that way," he said. "In our hearts, we're sure she's guilty,” he said. "I can't quite understand it, but we've had our day in court." After the testtmony was over, John Goddard said he felt the jury would return guilty verdicts for the defendants. He was surprised by the outcome, he said. "Everyone who was there in the court room sitting there all the way through was surprised," he said. "I don't know how they just walked around it All the evidence was there." "If you take Richard (Eckstein) and her out of the picture, it toesn't make any sense at all." John Goddard thanked the Barry County Prosecutor’s office and the police agencies involved for doing their best. "I think the police and Mr. (Dale} Crowley have got to be commended - and the taxpayers, too. because that was a lot of hours work they put in and a lot of money down the drain. At least that's the way we see it." With over 250 hours spent conducting his defense, John Hofman, Sharon Goddard's defense attorney, said the jury made lhe right decision. "It was the right result, based on the evidence," he said. "Obviously we're pleased." Hofman, of Battle Creek, admitted he was unsure about the outcome during the initial stages of lhe trial. “There’s notliing certain about juries, any lawyer will tell you that,” he said. "We were always hopeful, but toward the end, I felt Sharon and Rich had great witnesses." Hofman said the prosecution's case fell because of its dependence on unbelievable witnesses, including George Zugel and Robert Hyslop, both of whom were convicted of committing perjury at Norman Woodmansee's trial in 1986. "I think that's hard for anybody, when they have a convicted perjurer," he said. "The contrast between their witnesses and Sharon Goddard and Richard Eckstein was clearly evident" But Hofman said the jury rejected the prosecution's arguments because the pieces weren't all there. "I have trouble when anyone can be arrested for murder on lhe basis of a convicted perjurer. That doesn't sit well with me," he said. "I know she is (innocent), but it's difficult to prove to a jury." But the camp is not all fun. The students were given music and mar­ ching routines on Monday. By the time they leave, they will have memorized the music and the routines, he said. The show is the same one that will be used for halftime performances in four home foot­ ball games anc in two marching festivals. The first home football game will be Sept. 9 against Albion The Hastings band will attend a competition held at Rockford High School, as well as the Michigan State Band and Orchestra Associa­ tion District 10 Festival in Holland in midOctobcr. Plainwell motorcyclist found dead near Pine Lake by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Searchers for a 32-year-old Plainwell.man missing for two days found him dead Monday morning off Lindsey Road in Prairieville Township. Daniel Wayne Sands, of 8010 Lindsey Road, was killed Friday evening when his motorcycle left Lindsey north of Houvcncr Road near Pine Lake. A local resident aiding friends and family in the search discovered Sands' body in the weeds beyond the roadway Monday morning. Michigan State Police Trooper Ken Langford, of the Hastings Post, said Sands was last seen leaving a party at 9:30 p.m. Fri­ day heading north on Lindsey Road. Langford, who reconstructed the accident. . said Sands had entered a curve when he ran off the east side of lhe roadway. As he went down the embankment, his 1983 Honda 600 trail bike flipped, flinging him in another direction. Sands struck a grove of trees, before he came to a stop. Dr. Daniel Roth, who examined the victim at tltc scene, told police Sands died almost in­ stantly from neck and head injuries. Sands was not wearing a helmet at the time, Langford said, which may have been a factor in his death. After Sands failed to return home Friday, searchers combed the area Sunday looking for him. On Monday they filed a missing person report with the Michigan State Police post in Wayland. Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley and Eckstein's defense attorney, David Dodge, left on vacations and were not available for comment this week. Barry County Sheriffs Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott, who gave up a planned three-week vacation out west in July, said he's taking the verdict in stride. "It's a lot easier for the defense to use lhe back door than it is for the prosecutor," he said. "The judge wouldn't let us bring in that (it was alleged that) Sharon and Rich used cocaine. One of the jurors asked if they used drugs, and the judge ruled that's not relevant to the case." "That changed things in that juror's mind,” he said. But DeMott, who has been with the case since the morning of the murder, said he's not going to let it go. "We can't try them again for murder, but we can get them for perjury," he said. "They were asked (during the trial) 'Did you have anything to do with the Ricky Goddard murder,' and they both said, No'." "I'm not going to close the book on this one," he said. "After the trial, John (Hofman) asked me if I was closing the book, anc I said, 'No, John, I'm not'" Take that important first step toward your child’s future. When your child is ready for college, will you be ready to pay the cost of tuition? Prepare for his or her future by seeing us about the MICHIGAN EDUCATION TRUST (MET) program. We can offer you a qualified loan to tit your budget to purchase a tuition guarantee contract for your child’s education. We are a servicer for this program and can accept receipt of your contract. With tuition fees soaring by the year, this may be the best investment you'll ever make. So take that important first step. Someday, when they’re old enough, they’ll thank you. Applications available at either office. August 5th last date for applica­ tion acceptance to be assured entry into the program. Hastings Savings &LOAN 201 E. State St.. Hastings. Ml (616) 945-9561 BRANCH OFFICE 802 Fourth Ave. Lake Odessa, Ml (616) 374-8849 Open Sat. 9 a.m. 'til Noon �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 4, 1988 ELECTION... continued commissioners and you have to work with them and come to compromises on the he will meet Republican Ethel M. Boze on Nov. 8. issues." In the only other two county commissioners’ districts with races, incumbent Republican P. Richard Dean defeated Richard K. Hart 276 to 176 in District No. 3 and Republican Majorie Radant handily beat Ivan J. Snyder 422 to 182 in the 1st District. "I’m very pleased," Radant said after hearing of the results. "I'm anxious to gain more in-depth knowledge of lhe process (of county government). I've been attending commission meetings to be better prepared to start working in January." Radant will succeed Carolyn Coleman, who decided not to seek re-election. After his primary victory for the 3rd District board seat. Dean said, "I'm happy and I'm looking forward to the fall election (against Democrat Michael Smith). We campaigned hard. We called on practically Running unopposed Tuesday and facing no opposition in November are Treasurer Juanita Yarger, Sheriff David O. Wood, Prosecuting Attorney Dale A. Crowley and Surveyor James L. King. everybody in the district" In all other county-wide races, incumbents were running unopposed. In the 4th Commissioners' District Orvin H. Moore was alone on the ballot and he faces no opposition in November in the general election. The same holds true for Theodore McKelvey in the Sth District and Rae M. Hoare in the 7th District. All are Republicans. Incumbent Democrat Paul Kiel was unopposed in the 6th District primary, but Probate Judge Richard H. Shaw also was alone on the ballot and is assured of election. Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer and Democratic challenger Robert E. Dwyer also had no races in Tuesday’s primary, but will square off in November. In non-local contests in the primary, the only race was for the Republican Party nomination for U.S. Senate. In Barry County, James Dunn had more than a two-to-one edge over Robert Huber, 2,051 to 941, in a runoff to decide who Democratic Senator Donald Riegle's opponent will be. In another matter of interest. Democratic Congressional hopeful James Catchick received enough write-in votes to qualify the placing of his name on the November general election ballot. Catchick received 40 write-in votes in Barry County. He needed to have a specified percentage of the number of votes cast for Riegle in order to qualify. Catchick's name was removed from the primary ballot because some of the signatures he filed were ruled to be improper by the state board of canvassers. CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 /■or Sale */ or Hi m HOUSE FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, lake front home, Hast­ ings area. Partially furnished, S300/month, plus utilities and security deposit, reference required, available Sept. 1 to May 1. Phone 517/321-4081 call for appointment___________ OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT, 214H N. Jefferson. Premium location in parking. Cail 945-5085. FOR SALE: 1972 Honda 750, four cylinder, S300. 945-3392. /hank )ou THANK YOU We wish to thank our friends and relatives for their rove and support which made our 40th wedding anniversary a very happy occasion. Homer & Esther Becker (>amge Sale Ihismew Serviees GARAGE SALE: August 6, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Corner of South Broadway and Nelson SL, Hast­ ings. Telescope with tri-pod, three piece Kennedy tool chest DP Gympack Plus, good clean summer and winter clothing, men’s size large, women's sizes small and medium, one set of suitcases, many miscellaneous. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 GARAGE SALE: 206 E North SL, August 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Boys clothing - 12 months to size 3, women's clothing, refrigerator - excellent condition, sofa, chair, coffee table, riding lawn mower trailer, and odds and ends. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, If you are think­ ing of hiring private help in your own home, It may be to your best Interest to call 623-8312. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448__________ INSURANCE INSURANCECOVERAGE For your... 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The Michigan Army National Guard.___________________ PART-TIME Ean. extra money working four to five hours a day in a factory environment We offer a flexible work shift and a starting rate of $6 per hour. Please apply between 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Lack's Industries, 3500 Raleigh SE, Kentwood, Ml, off 36lh SL, between Kraft and Patterson. PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS WANTED: People oriented company, company owned vehi­ cles. 25c/ actual mile loaded or empty. Company paid family medical benefits, paid vacations, round trip dispatches, experi­ ence needed. EOE, M/F. Fineline Frcightways, 435 E. Mill St., Hastings, 49058 (616)945-2771. 800 999-3533. Boyce R. Miller Susan K. Butler Diane J. Barnum Beverly Allerding Two twp. supervisors lose seats All but two ballot proposals approved Two township supervisors in Barry County were foiled in their attempts for re-election in Tuesday's primary and four other incumbents were defeated. Meanwhile, township voters approved all but two ballot propositions for miUages and franchise requests. The two supervisors who lost their jobs were John Rough Jr. of Yankee Springs and Russell K. Stanton of Orangeville. Rough was swamped by newcomer G. David Van Elst, 336 to 53 while Stanton lost 256 to 149 to Boyce R. Miller. Other incumbents losing Tuesday were Maple Grove Township Clerk Ann Schantz, who was unseated by Susan K. Butler 95 to 46; Woodland Township Clerk Carol Hewitt, who lost 180 to 169 to Diane J. Barnum; Carlton Township Treasurer Janet Foley, who was defeated by Beverly Allerding 99 to 92; and Prairieville Township Trustee Willis E. Aukennan, who came in third in a three-way race for two seats, polling 73 votes to Jerry Midkiffs 114 and Gregory J. Linker’s 102. All of the candidates except Miller and Stanton are Republicans. COU RTS...continued Call The Banner and place a “Happy Ad"! SERVICE DIRECTORY G. David Van Elst The charge carried a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or a $2,500 fine. At his sentencing July 6 in Barry County Circuit Court, Assistant Prosecutor Marilyn Meyer asked the court to hand down a severe sentence for Mesecar, who has more than three dozen misdemeanor offenses on his record. "It’s a difficult call," she said. "He has not been able to reform his behavior to conform with society. I'm not sure one year in the county jail is sufficient" Both Mesecar and his attorney, Charles Stiles of Lansing, declined to make a statement before sentencing. Judge Hudson E. Deming said he would remain within state sentencing guidelines of zero to 12 months for Mesecar. But he advised Mesecar to stay out of trouble on probation. "I think you're a young man, 21, with a real problem with booze," Deming said. "If I were you. I'd listen carefully to lhe order of probation and follow it carefully." He also ordered Mesecar to pay $600 in costs and to attend a treatment facility in Grand Rapids after his release from jail. Two co-defendents in the nighttime break-in have already pleaded guilty, one to charges of attempted breaking and entering and one to a receiving and concealing stolen property charge. A fourth defendent is awaiting trial on charges of receiving and concealing stolen property. Burglars broke a window to enter the building in Rutland Township on Nov. 28. A battery charger, valued at $400, and a tool box and tools, estimated at $2,000, were reported taken in the incident A plea of guilty to possession of an amphetamine and fleeing and eluding a police officer was entered by a 32-year-old man charged with a variety of offenses. In exchange, charges of carrying a concealed weapon, possession of marijuana and posession of a police radio receiver filed against Larry D. Whitaker were dismissed by the prosecutor's office. The prosecutor's office also agreed not to charge Whitaker, of 10523 N. 10th St., Plainwell, as a habitual offender and agreed to drop a misdemeanor charge of driving with a suspended license now pending in district court Whitaker was arrested by Prair.eville Township Police in June after police tried to pull him over and Whitaker attempted to escape. In court July 6, Whitaker admitted he recognized lhe police car when the officer tried to pull him over on M-43 near East Shore Drive. Whitaker said he didn't stop because he was driving with a suspended license. After he was spotted by police, he pulled onto a side street and jumped from the moving vehicle. The car, which rolled another 30 to 40 feeL did not do any damage, Whitaker said. Police pursuec him on fool and evenrually caught him, he said. The following is a rundown of other primary races, by township (all Republicans unless otherwise noted): Assyria Township • Supervisor - Larry W. Carpenter 165, Jack C. Love 47. • Clerk - Dena A. Miller 165, Linda Digman 41. • Treasurer - Nianne Adelle Jarrard 179, Katheryn N. Davidson 28. • Trustees (electing two) - Kenneth Strain 149, Billie S. Neal 144, Kenneth C. Brandt 62. Baltimore Township • Cleric - Theodora L. Soya 71, Debbie S. Baker 62. • Trustees (electing two) - Patricia A. Newton 92, Kenneth R. Grenata 72, R. C. Dull 56. Barry Township • Trustees (electing two) - Dari Herbert 93, Arnold Laurence 70, Dorothy Weever 50, Larry Maupin 15. Hope Township • Treasurer - Robert B. Norton 153, Loy Ann Leinaar 77. The top sentence, for possession of methamphetamine, is two years in prison and/or $2,000. Sentencing was set for Aug. 17, and bond was continued in the case. A judge ruled the prosecution cannot use lhe content of a silent observer tip in an upcoming trial for auto theft. Nor can the prosecution call the informant a "silent observer” during lhe trial of Eric R. Hysell, 27. Trial on charges of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle and receiving and concealing stolen property over $100 tentatively was scheduled to begin July 18 but was rescheduled for Aug. 29 in Barry County Circuit Court. Hysell, of 8364 Garbow Road, was arrested in April on charges that he stole a 1987 Chevy pickup track from Andrus Chevrolet last fall. He was arrested after an informant tipped off Hastings police that Hysell had the stolen vehicle. Judge Deming ruled July 6 that the information can only be used by the prosecution to explain the officers' actions that led to the arrest Deming also denied d motion to hold two separate trials in the case. • Trustees (electing two) - Meryl L. Peake 129, John S. Woods 125, John R. Scarbrough 110. Maple Grove Township • Trustees (electing two) - Floyd Shilton 105, Monte M. Allen 72, Donald F. Willcutl II 34. Orangeville Township (Democrats) • Trustees (electing two) - Fred E. Lewis 216, Danny J. Boulter 212, William Blackmore 168. Woodland Township • Supervisor - Douglas MacKenzie 275, Darrell Slater 102. • Treasurer - Peggy K. France 235, Cheryl Allen 157. Yankee Springs Township • Trustees (electing two) - Jack Finkbeiner 264, Dorothy L. Seger 215, Ronald V. Heilman 89. All other primary candidates ran unopposed. In ballot propositions, Prairieville Township voters rejected two millage requests, one for 1 1/2 mills for four years for roads, 148 to 122, and another for police and ambulance service, 173 to 93. One-half mill of the road proposal was additional. However, all of the remaining propositions, all renewals, were passed in each township. The following is a rundown: • Barry Township - Two mills, four years, for police protection, 150 to 50; two mills, four years, for fire protection, 173 to 29. • Carlton Township - One-and-a-half mills, four years, for fire protection, 116 to 43. • Hope Township - One mill, four years, for fire protection and cemetery maintenance, 189 to 109; one mill, four years, for road repairs and maintenance, 183 to 116. • Maple Grove Township - One mill, three years, for purchase of fire and ambulance service equipment 98 to 31. • Orangeville Township - One-and-a-half mills for road maintenance and upgrading, 245 to 129. • Thornapple Township - One mill, five years, for fire protection, 220 to 156. Requests from the Tri-County Electric Cooperative for renewal of the franchise to service Assyria, Castellon and Woodland townships were approved in each of those municipalities. Amy Grant album, continued from page 4 read in an ad in Billboard Magazine. Besides a new album. Grant and her hus­ band Gary Chapman, who plays bass, have a son Matt, bom Sept. 25. 1987. •'Lead Me On” is dedicated to Matthew Garrison Chap­ man by "Momma.” Grant doesn't find her new album cither more or less gospel in tone than her earlier LPs. "I guess for me it’s the most complete expression of my life I’ve ever put on tape; that feels really comfortable. I think it’s going to be an easy album to live with. “It's the closest-to-the-bone experience I’ve ever had making a record. It was a really healthy experience for me.” Grant said. "1 co-wrote nine of the 12 songs. I almost always have help with the music, usually by people 1 know." she says. "Jimmy Webb sent a song. ’If These Walls Could Speak.' Janis Ian and Kye Fleming wrote 'What About the Love?’ I know Kye from Nashville. It's not that I wouldn't accept a song from somebody I don’t know, it’s just, how do you connect?" Instead of coming off stage while touring and writing a song for the next album, still full of energy from performing. Grant prepared for "Lead Me On” at home. She says. "I think in the high-energy environment of tour­ ing, 1 have tended to write songs that were a little more high-energy. “This album is a little more conversational and vulnerable. It isn't void of energy, it’s just a different kind of energy. I think, without knowing it when 1 was writing it, it’s probably the broadest thing I’ve ever done. I’m really crazy about these songs." The album was recorded last September. She sang the scratch vocal on the title song the day before her son was bom. was back recor­ ding three days later, with recording gear moved to the Chapmans* living room. Her first album came out 10 years ago, when she was 17 and a senior in high school. "I sort of quietly made an album over the course of a year and it sort of quietly slipped out. During college years. 1 started singing and performing more. Once I got out of school. 1 was on the road. I never had that much time at home before." "I’d love to have a girl after the next tour.” The next 13-month tour will be through America. Canada. Australia. New Zealand and England. During that tour, in late fall of this year. Grant is tentatively scheduled to give a concert at Kellogg Center in Battle Creek. Reid said. When the tour starts in September, the singer will have enjoyed two years at home. "I'm son of a homebody." she says, "who likes to write and sing." Airport expansion project begins The first part of a $275,000 expansion project at the Hastings Airport began this week as a crane and trucks started moving the earth around. The funding. 90 percent federal and 5 percent each from local and state sources, will provide for expanded taxiways off the current runway, additional taxistreets in a new terminal area at the nor­ theast end of the grounds, and renovation of the extisting beacon. The work is expected to be done in October. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-08-11.pdf 84a73be63c6be85346ce615588abb061 PDF Text Text 'testings Publ-ctin >ol football practice starts ...wrap See Story on Page 8 Fiberfest set for this weekend ' Hearing set for variance requests HASTINGj PUBLIC LIBRART The Hastings Zoning Board of Ap­ peals will have a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, in the City Hall council chambers. The hearing will deal with two matters. One will be to consider the application of Catherine E. Curtis of 811 Marshall St., who is asking for a setback variance for a proposed addition on property she owns. Another will be to consider an applica­ tion from Pennock Hospital foe a use variance for building a medical facility on Green Street in an area zoned residential. HASTTNG^WItfcfiAlWgOSe HASTING! Hastings VOLUME 133, NO. 33 ~~ Bead. Acceding to Michigan Sute Police tarn the Haatingi Font, Brimmer waa weatboend on Thoroappie Lake Road jett before wtea ta tppraKhtag cscaaaaMtaKtber’daaattecnmara NIL Bottom's etale, and she slid iaao a 19M Uy w* Writ! on ta rids at Neitar Bmm nor Na SHssooM male pssasatBW were ban la kssecidew. ■mUceaai*. Bring ar roceivad a cUaiicm far Toxic waste pickup held here Beverly O'Donnell from Hastings holds one of the containers which she brought to the household waste disposal site, sponsored by the Barry Eaton District Health Department. A secretary with the department, Kim Smith, asks O’Donnell a few questions for use in building statistics on toxic wastes. (See story on page 17) Local dentist arrested for practicing without a license meat. Crom uid. But chia will be dm tatagtanricml meeting held m a city "'cracT'riMl win diaCIMS the current A drtrw who claimed an animal ran OB Ik tarot of him waa aerioaaly hurt ftiaay when be ran off a gravel road and atnxkana. Natan 1 KU, of Glendale, Arik, waa admitted with multiple tajuriea to ftakodt Hoapital Friday and waa hated in aatlafkcmry condition Wedneaday NtansNL HdL 17, arka not wearing hit aeaib. vrim he leaf control of Na 1M2 Dor,e oa Oarbow Road wet of Ctaj X rimy Band at 3:45 pjk. Deputy Sheriff Robert Abcadroth, of the Barry Ooatty Sheriff-, departmenu aaid Hill waa driving east on Girtsow when be lost control of Ns car on the gravel roadway. He traveled out of control for 129 feet, left the south ride of the road, continued another 39 feet and struck a tree. Abeadroth said. He added there was no indication of bracking or evasive action leading up to the crush. Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in Bn accident, and Hill was issued a citatitaibr speeding. Post Office to adjust routes Due to rural route adjustments in the Hartings Post Office, some rural patrons cm expect an alteration of time and/or •carrier for mail delivery beginning Aug. See Story on Page 11 &£)evoted to the Interests ofBarry County Since 1856 Banner THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 1968 ' PRICE 25* County OK’s sale of camp, pending 4-H approval A lucky 22-yexr-old Huringi womu walked away from a aerioaa'1hne<ar accident last week that rouUy deaaoyed has car. Sandra K. Brimmer, of 3597 E. Quimby. atm*hl her own neatmeat for minor injure, after the wxldem Aug. 3 oa Tkoraayple Lake Road near Morgan Driver hospitalized aftercrash See Stories Inside 121 SOUTH CHi, CHINCH STREET Driver walks away from accident ttme of crime in the arm and waya gjeiileats cm protect theoMives Md ■Qfhriki. , . /- For Mote mfonnaikxi, contact Cross et pnttoe department, .... . Cable TV dominates council meeting ; by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Hastings dentist who had his license suspended by the state licensing board in April was arrested Tuesday on charges of practicing without a license. Kevin M. Burnett, 36, was arraigned Tuesday in 56th District Court on felony charges of practicing dentistry without a license. He was released on a personal recognizance bond and preliminary exam was set for Aug. 29 in district court. Burnett's license to practice dentistry was suspended April 13 after three warrants charging him with obtaining prescription drugs by fraud were issued by the Kent County Prosecutor's office. "In a nutshell, he (allegedly) was passing prescriptions, he was arrested and had his license suspended. He went back into business and was subsequently arrested," said Detective Sgt. Dennis Willing, of the Michigan State Police Diversion Investigation Unit in East Lansing. Trial dates for Burnett have been set for Aug. 16 and Sept 13 in Kent County Circuit Court on the three fraud charges. Tuesday’s arrest stems from reports that Burnett allegedly had attempted to write a prescription after his suspension, which is illegal, Willing said. "He cannot legally write a prescription without a medical license," Willing said. "We knew he was suspended, and we figured if he was attempting to pass prescriptions, he was back in business. In July, the unit sent an undercover person posing as a patient to Burnett's office at 607 N. Boardway. Burnett performed several proceedures on the undercover person, Willing said. "We seat a person in to see if he was performing dentistry, and he was," Willing said. Authorities have had Burneit under investigation since February when officials received information that Burnett allegedly was passing false prescriptions. Since then, police have recovered 50 to 60 prescriptions allegedly passed by Burnett over a two-year period beginning in May 1986. Willing alleged prescriptions written by Burnett to himself have been recovered from pharmacies in Hastings, Nashville, Middleville, Caledonia and Grand Rapids. "I couldn’t even begin to tell you how many," Willing said. "Some were as close as three days apart" Willing, who said he believes Burnett's activities could stem from substance abuse, speculated Burnett's normal practice was to write the prescription in the name of a patient friend or acquaintance, phone it in to a pharmacy and pick it up himself, posing as the person. The suspension, which does not have a termination date, is likely to remain in effect until the four charges pending against Burnett are settled. Once the charges are cleared up the state denistry board will have the option of lifting the suspension, continuing it for a set period or revoking it permanently. Week’s pay stolen from parked car A Hastings man lost his week’s pay last Saturday when a thief entered his car and stole $300 in cash. Kevin Courtney, of 212 Francis Sl, told Hastings Police he had cashed his check Saturday morning and put the bills in the compartment between the bucket seats of his 1981 Oldsmobile. After work he stopped at The Superette store on North Michigan Avenue, leaving the car windows down. When he returned to his car. the money was missing, police said. The incident is still under investigation. by Elaine Gilbert After a year of negotiations the former 4-H Camp, owned by Barry County and located south of Iroquois Trail fronting Algonquin Lake, may have new owners in the near future. An offer by the Algonquin Lake Communi­ ty Association (ALCA) to purchase the ap­ proximately eight-acre property for $40,000 passed its first hurdle Tuesday when the Barry County Board of Commissioners gave its approval. The purchase proposal now hinges on ob­ taining a positive response from the county 4-H Council which has the "right of first refusal." Having the right of first refusal means that the Council can either accept the offer or pur­ chase the property itself for the same price, said Jan Hartough, county Cooperative Exten­ sion Service Director. The Council has until September 7 to determine if it wishes to exer­ cise that right. The Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting is Aug. 17. The county officially assumed complete ownership of the former camp in December 1985 when the 4-H Council desired to be free pliability. <1 The county board and thf 4-H Council are \jotntly involved in the jalc of the camp 'because the county has owned ?4he land for juany years and the 4-H organization con'struted the buildings and ma^e other im­ provements while using the property. The two w ill split proceeds of the sale on b 50-50 basis. The purchase proposal by ALCA includes The former 4-H camp, unused for several years and owned by the county is located at Algonquin Lake, south of Iroquois Trail. restrictions on the property’s use for 35 years from the date of the contract. During that time development will be restricted to use in a manner consistent with park and open space planning such as playgrounds, parks, recrea­ tion usage and current usage as a gathering hall and area and camping. Don Murdoch, who serves on the ALCA committee that has been seeking to purchase the property, said the lake association wants to use the lodge for association meetings and "to make it part of the community" by ren­ ting it out for weddings and other uses. ALCA also has discussed using the property for ac­ tivities for children and teens. One idea is to hold occasional teen dances so local youths can have a place close to home for fun activities. The ALCA has been cutting the lawn at the former camp for the past two years and has used the grounds for association hot dog roasts. If the purchase receives final approval, cleaning up the property will be a top priority as well as having the well repaired and the septic tank inspected. Murdoch said. "We are going to have to do quite a bit of remodeling," he added. ALCA also wili be holding various fund raising projects in the future to pay for the property and its improvement. See CAMP PURCHASE, page 11 She wants to be sheriff Surprise candidate serious about upcoming campaign by Shdly Suker A United States Federal Officer who has 15 years experience in law enforcement surpris­ ed voters and some politicians last week with her successful primary election write-in cam­ paign to win a spot on the November general election ballot. Democrat Jane Norris will oppose Republican incumbent Sheriff David O. Wood. Wood was previously alone in his bid for a third term in office until Norris, of 4614 Wildwood, Delton, was able to generate the needed votes to earn the Democratic nomination. “We weren’t that surprised," said Barry County Republican party Chairman Teny Geiger. "I’d heard some rumblings...! knew they (the Democrats) were going to try to do something." Geiger said Norris pulled a good share of her 140 write-in votes out of Orangeville Township, where she resides at Gun Lake. Norris only needed five-percent of the votes cast for Sen. Donald Riegle in the primary, meaning she only had to generate 54 votes to win the nomination. As a result, her name will appear on the general election ballot Nov. 8. Wood did not say much about Norris’ sur­ prise challenge and has been attempting to learn where she is from and what actual background Norris has. Geiger said. "We haven’t even formulated any kind of concept how he’s going to approach this," said Geiger. "He's going to have to run on his record and performance." Neither Wood nor County Democratic Chairman Robert Dwyer were available for comment Wednesday, although Dwyer’s wife, attorney Carol Dwyer was pleased with the outcome, she said. "It was a significant effort that succeeded with flying colors," she said last week. "We were proud of the fruit of our efforts." Norris says she is extremely qualified to head the Barry County Sheriffs department in light of her experience working for the Federal Protective Services where she has in­ vestigated a wide range of major as well as minor crimes. With her early retirement taking effect next month. Norris. 42. says she will have the time it takes to devote to the job as sheriff. Norris began her write-in campaign one Democrat Jane Norris looks to the future that she hopes will include unseat­ ing Republican incumbent Sheriff David O. Wood in the election Nov. 8 week before the primary, she says. "I met Bob and Carol Dwyer al the Barry County fair on Saturday and gave them a bit of information about myself and they made up flyers and mailed them out the following Wednesday." she says. "And I met with cer­ tain people in various townships that are known to them (the Dwyers) in the party. I did some knocking on doors, as much as was possible within a week." Norris said she was very pleased at the number of people responding to her last minute campaign. "Most people were surpised I got the percentage 1 needed." she said, "although they *ere hopeful." Norris said, however, that she has never before been a member of any political party claiming that she would rather represent the people as a whole instead of a particular group. Norris received her training at Lansing Community College. Michigan State Univer­ sity and and through the Federal Law En­ forcement Training Center in Georgia, and has since received added law enforcement schooling. She also boasts years of investiga­ tion experience and education. Her job at the Federal Center in Battle Creek takes her around the central-western portion of the slate and into northern Indiana where she gives crime prevention presenta­ tions in auditoriums, social security offices and to womens' clubs. Norris said. She also gives bomb detection training to other of­ ficers. conducts investigations, implements See SHERIFF CANDIDATE, p-11 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 11, 1988 Motorist giving up driving after having three accidents in two-week period by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A busy Hastings motorist, working two jobs, has told police he’s giving up driving. And police said if he didn't do it voluntari­ ly. the Michigan Secretary of State’s office would probably take his license away. Last week, John D. Heacock. 18, was on his way home from work at 8 a.m. when he fell asleep, ran off the road and totaled a brand-new Ford Fiesta. That was his third accident in less than two weeks. Heacock. of 1603 Pinedale Drive, sought his own treatment afterwards for minor injuries. His driving woes began July 23 on Gun Lake Road at Green Street just west of Hastings. . Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Uerling said Heacock was northbound on Green Street when he stopped for the stop sign at Gun Lake Road. He continued into the intersection, col­ liding with an eastbound car on Gun Lake Road. Neither were hurt in the crash, but Heacock received a citation for failure to yield the right of way. " On Aug. 1, Heacock was driving on U.S. 131 near Plainwell when he fell asleep behind the wheel of his 1986 Ford pickup truck and struck the back of another truck, police said. He suffered minor injuries and was ticketed for careless driving. Two days later. Heacock was driving southeast on Irving Road north of Loop Road when he fell asleep again after working all night, police said. Trooper Ken Langford said Heacock cross­ ed the center line and ran off the north side of the road. He struck a post and a newspaper box, ran into a ditch and spun his Fiesta around. Langford said the car suffered a bent rear axel, and buckled doors and would probably not be repairable. The driver received a citation for careless driving after the crash, Langford said. After taking information of the third acci­ dent for the police report, Langford said he offered to return the license to Heacock. “He said, ‘You can keep it, 1 don’t want it back,’ ” Langford said. With three tickets listing him as the driver at fault in such a short period of time, Heacock would likely lose his license, said Michigan State Police Sgt. Robert Dell. “They’ll automatically suspend a license for three at-fault actions in a two- or threeyear period," Dell said. “He had three in a two-week period.” South Jefferson STREET NEWS EVENTS 1. FHMrfMt ■ August 12-13. Fibertest, the unique celebration ot fibers Is this weekend at the fairgrounds In Hastings. Workshops, sales booths, animals, demonstrations and food are all pal ot this special show. The show, now In It’s fifth year, Is well worth a visit. Admis­ sion Is tree. 2. The 15th annual Dolton Founders Weekend Is this Friday and Saturday. A parade, food, arts, crafts, concerts ARE ALL part of the activities. Don’t miss this "good time” In Delton. 3. Detod R. Atchison Birthday — August 11. Tell us whin this guy was President of the United Sate: and get a 50* gift certificate, (all ages. Limit 10) Festival of the Hungry Ghosts — August 12- Sept 10. Bring us your best homemade dish to appease the ghosts and get a $3.00 gift certificate. (Limit 3) 5. Momational Lefthanders Day — August 13. Pay us a left handed compliment this week and get a $1.00 gift certificate in return, (limit 10) Daughters Day — August 14. Buy a card at Bosley's Sentiment Shop to send to your daughter this week and get It (or half price for the asking. Rathkamp Matchcovor Society Convenor — August 14-20. Show us the best ot your col­ lection this week and get a $2.00 gift cer­ tificate. (limit 5) 8. Don't forget the Hastings Farmers Market Is open Wednesday and Saturday mornings at the fairgrounds. 9. International Turtle Crsepstakes — August. Stage your own creepstakes on South Jeffer­ son this week (at least 3 participants) and the winner gets a $3.00 gift certificate, the others get $1.00 (limit 6) 10. National Raiaxatlon Day - August 15. We usually pay someone to relax in our window, but the high heat and humidity this summer gets you this deal. Bring a lawn chair to Bosey's, dress yourself In appropriate relax­ ation attire and for $1.00 we will let you relax In air conditioned comfort for an hour. We will include a Coke and a tree Banner to road while you relax, (limit 10) 11. 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Grand Raplda (Gift cartiftcalaa are UaUMd to ana person per month Hastings schools on track with behavior program, but more work is necessary academic growth from the level a student is and small group counseling also were en­ review is necessary, but the members recom­ at; improving peer relationships; learning couraged because some of them "clearly ad­ mended that the administration support the how to make decisions; building self­ dress at-risk students.” development of any local program!, to assist confidence and responsibility; follow-through The committee members felt the relation­ these youths. with parent seminars; and peer support ship between the school and juvenile court Committee members felt it “imperative” to counseling to reinforce self-management should be re-evaluated on issues such as create a standing committee, including skills. school truancy and behavioral problems so the representatives from the different schools. These objectives arc to be fulfilled through school and the court can work together Barry Intermediate School District and ap­ resource counseling in small groups, with an cooperatively. propriate local agencies to constantly review ultimate goal of having less destructive Since the attitudes of teachers and ad­ the administration’s response to problem behavior from the target group, improved ministrators play a critical role in students' behavior and to provide further research into academic skills and appropriate communica­ self-concepts, the committee recommended desired model programs. tion. interpersonal and problem-solving skills. in-service sessions that provide additional As a final conclusion, the committee sug­ Other programs, including Quest and the human services skills for the staff. gested that since the middle school has ex­ Michigan Model, are additional projects The committee reviewed several model pro­ perienced additional disciplinary problems, a designed to provide students with more prac­ grams throughout the state and country which more thorough review of age-appropriate pro­ tical life skills. deal with the targeted population. Further grams be considered there. “Although these programs arc considered to be a positive move toward prevention, they are relatively new and still being substan­ tiated," committee members said. At the high school level, rules and disciplinary actions are similar to those at the middle school. The committee found the high school has dealt with the issue of prevention through a number of classes and programs, including two required courses at the ninth and 10th The eight-member Problem Behavior Com­ grade levels. A total of 125 courses are of­ mittee said the Hastings school district has at­ fered to assist academically frustrated students. tempted to deal with the issue of problem Substance abuse is a major unit in the health behavior from many different avenues, and class, a Students Against Drunk Driving pro­ committee members said they were “satisfied gram has been established at the school, and that the school has programmed appropriately for this target population.” school personnel arc working with the Barry County Substance Abuse Council to provide But they are not completely satisfied. counseling for affected students. ’’Even though the committee has supported Other programs that help problem behavior the efforts of the school administration in students include employment through the responding to problem behavior within the counseling office, the Alternative Education school, it is noted that there have been a Program, extra-curricular activities, a securi­ number of expulsions within the school ty officer and the counseling department. system during this year (1987-88),” the com­ A variety of programs and opportunities mittee summarized in a report recently sub­ also are offered through the Barry In­ mitted to the board of education. “This would termediate School District, numerous com­ indicate that the school has not been fully suc­ munity agencies and churches. cessful in dealing with problem behavior and, In making recommendations, the committee therefore, we strongly encourage a continued suggested the administration continue the ex­ review of policy and philosophy in dealing isting approach to problem behavior “so the with this target population.” school system is responding proactively rather The committee is headed by Robert F. than reactively." Nida, administrator for probate and juvenile The committee found that self-esteem is a court. Other members include high school Joseph Fink Thomas Eveland key factor in at-risk students, and any addi­ Principal Steve Harbison; Eugene Torode, election also need to made. Two of the three primary candidates for the tional programs the district can offer to school social worker with the Barry In­ One is that incumbent Republican David 5th District Circuit Court judgeship for Barry enhance self-esteem should have a positive ef­ termediate School District; Nancy Bradley Wood will have an opponent in the November and Eaton counties will meet in November to fect on the student body, faculty and and Dan Egbert. Southeastern Elementary general election. Though he ran unopposed in decide who eventually will win the post. administration. teachers; Gordon Cole and Pat Murphy, high the primary, Jean Norris received 83 write-in Thomas Eveland of Dimondale, the top Transportation to and from school and school staff members; and Jerry Sarver of the votes as a Democrat, which enough to earn vote-getter in the Aug. 2 primary, will meet special activities are essential for student in­ Hastings Police Department. her a slot on that party banner for the Nov. 8 Joseph Fink, the primary runner-up, in the volvement, the committee concluded. It pro ­ The committee reviewed current programs, ballot (See related story in this week's Nov. 8 general election. posed "activity buses” be used in the policies and procedures in each of the elemen­ Banner). The Banner incorrectly reported in its Aug. afternoons. tary. middle school and high school levels. Another clarification is that Susan K. 4 edition that Eveland already has been Parental involvement, although strong in They also developed ideal programs for the Butler, the winner of the primary race for elected to the judgeship. parent-teacher organizations in the elementary schools, feasible programs and they made Maple Grove Township Clerk, was the in­ levels, “decreases substantially" as the Eveland garnered 5,867 voles in Barry and recommendations. cumbent. She was listed incorrectly as the Eaton counties to finish first in the three-way The members fqpnd that the philosophy al • students get older. The committee therefore challenger. primary race. Fink picked up 3.658 votes and recommended that the administration review the elementary schools is to > “prevent” The other clarification concerns the spelling and try to implement programs that encourage Willard Mikesell had 3,098. Mikesell now is behavioral problems. Common ways to deal , of the name of Baltimore Township Trustee parental participation. Coordination between out of the running for the becnch seat to with at-risk students found at the schools in­ Kenneth R. Granata. His name was spelled in­ replace Hudson E. Deming, who will retire at elude positive^ qualities in teachers, extra- . PTOs within the system is essential, added the correctly in the Banner's Aug. 4 report of his committee members. the beginning of next year. curricular activities, the parent-teacher victory in a race for two trustees' seats. Such programs as RASCAL, Teacher Three other clarifications from the primary organizations, land the counseling program. Assistance Team, Quest, Michigan Model An informal (behavior modification program in which a teacher contracts with students on behavior in school and at home is being operated by one teacher, and the committee suggested further review. Committee members said that though prevention “appears to be a great benefit” in the elementary schools, behavioral problems still exist in at-risk students. Unacceptable behavior was identified as fighting, swearing, refusing to cooperate with adults, back-talking, habitual rule-breaking, hurting others physically and emotionally and Registration of all new students who were not enrolled when school closed in June will be completely withdrawing from others. handled In the building the students are to attend. Registration will be: TUES., WED. & In studying the students with problem THURS., AUG. 16, 17 & 18 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All parents of behavior, the committee found similarities in Kindergarten children will be notified of their child's assignment after August 10. family backgrounds and attitudes among those students. CLASSES for ALL STUDENTS BEGIN on TUESDAY, AUGUST 30. 1988. “Those children acting out have a tendency Textbooks will be furnished to all students. They will receive their textbooks in class. to come from single-parent families in which there arc three or more siblings, insecure All student will receive their schedule of classes the first day of school. All bus runs will be family situations, families in which there have made on regular schedules starting Tuesday, August 30, 1988. been changes in its makeup and families which put adult problems on the children,” Free and reduced lunches will be available to eligible students beginning Tuesday, the committee concluded. “These students September 6, 1988. have a tendency to not feel important any more, experience academic frustration and withdrawal, do not seem trusting, Incoming Freshmen and new students are invited to meet Wednesday, August 17 at 1:U) demonstrate low self-esteem and are tabled to p.m. in the High School Lecture Hall for an orientation program. an extent that the staff has low expectations.” The committee said the elementary schools* On Tuesday, August 30, all High School students are to report to the gymnasium of the High approach to discipline - first using the teachers School for a general meeting at 8:30 a.m. The daily schedule will be announced at that time. as counselors, then sending students to the Students should moke provisions to purchase hot lunch or carry a sack lunch beginning principal's office, and finally involving the Tuesday, August 30 under our continued policy of closed campus. parents, if necessary - has been effective. Hastings Middle School has developed a number of rules help prevent behavioral pro­ All Middle School students will receive on informational letter in the mail listing your blems. including unexcused absences or ex­ homeroom and inviting the 6th graders and all new enrolled students to an orientation cessive tardiness, the committee reported. Disciplinary action for those students who program. Seventh and eighth graders may pick up a copy of his/her schedule and locker violate rules of conduct in the student hand­ assignment on Friday, August 26, 1988, between 9:00 and 3:00 p.m. in the school office. If you book include a warning, reprimand, lunch have not received your letter by August 22, you should coll the office at 945-2451. detention, before- and after-school detention, On Tuesday. August 30, 1988, all Middle School students are to report to their homerooms at in-school suspension, suspension, board of 8:30 a.m. Students should make provisions to purchase hot lunch or carry a sack lunch on education suspension, expulsion, loss of privileged bus transportation, actitivity Tuesday, August 3C under our continued policy of closed campus. suspension, restitution and legal charges. The district has received a grant for the RASCALs (Raising Adolesence School Con­ fidence and Ability Levels), which is in use at both the middle school and elementary levels. PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY: The purpose of that project is to supplement Kindergarten7:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. regular education with an early intervention program, which includes study skills; Grades 1-57:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is one ofa series of articles on the progress of the Child Protection Task Force in the Hastings Area School System. The task force, made up of some 70 students, teachers, administrators and in­ dividuals in (he community, was developed to fulfill system-wide goals for the district last year to help students who are ' ‘at-risk'' ofnot advancing to the next grade level, who may be abusing drugs or who have the potential to commit suicide. Beginning with the Academic Committee, which helps students at thefirst stage of being at-risk, and advancing to the Suicide Preven­ tion Committee, which has been established to help those with the most serious problems, the committee members have met and developed recommendations for prevention and aid in their areas. The committees made their reviews and recommendations before cuts were made in the district's program. Some of the ideas would mean increased expenses for the district, so their use depends on the school's financial situation. Eveland to face Fink in circuit court judge race Notice of School Opening 1988-89 SCHOOL YEAR REGISTRATION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AT BOSLEY’S THIS'••’2EK 3. 4. 5. e. 8. Little Bucky celebrates -utrtn Day (August 15) by having a more thru sne for a dollar sale this week. The Buck is a real chauvinist when It comes to searching for the best bargains to feature in our weekly Reminder ad. Pop Up Puppets are new in our Pause Gift Shop. Try some things from the Xia Xiang Bath Col­ lection from our Fragrance aisle. Check yourhtlfl|MMMM^weigh yourself a heartbreaker Exercise regularly- Hastings Area School Systems HOURS (1988-89) Double Print! everyday when you develop your pics at our Photo Department. The Clarion and Aziza makeup stock is all new In our cosmetic department. Our Home'Health Care Department offers the best selection In this area. Bosleys Is open every Sunday to serve you. 6 Month CD QUOTE: "Fishing is a delusion entirely surrounded by liars In old clothes." ■ — Don Mxrqui- IJ-PHARmncYQSLEY SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - MS-S4M EFFECTIVE ANNUAL YIELD ^,i7.25%j Pioneer Bank NORTH BRANCH. MICHIGAN $10,000 MINIMUM DEPOSIT (313) 688-3051 or 1-800-622-1889 UMIMMl • A* l**i • • CENTRAL. NORTHEASTERN, SOUTHEASTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: Kindergarten8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Grades 1-58:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL8:30 a.m. to 2:05 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL8:30 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. Central Administration948-8021 Central Elementary945-3478 Northeastern Elementary945-9533 Pleasantview Elementary758-3361 Bus Information945-5363 Southeastern Elementary945-9531 Senior High945-9591 Middle School945-2451 r.rmaaii iii-rmMMM.-MPMi-.dN �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 11, 1988 — Page 3 •Editor ’s Notes. by David T. Young It happens only once, check that, twice every two years for journalists. The primary and general elections allow us media types to join county and local officials in late-night exercises on one August night ar.d one November night biannually. We all gather at the local county building, huddle near the clerk's office and watch township officials come in with results to have them tabulated. Sometimes there is a lot of waiting around and sometimes there is frantic scurrying to record data to keep things up to the minute. Because there were periods that tended to drag last Tuesday night, Aug. 2, I had an excellent opportunity to meet some of Barry County’s elected officials and political figures at the township level. Part of my reason for being at the county building a week ago Tuesday night was business, but another part, frankly, was a chance to get acquainted with some of the key players in the game known as local politics. 1 was happy to meet Norval Thaler, the retiring county clerk, before he steps down from public life. He is a personable and business-like man and I got a chuckle from the fact he "put his wife to work" on election night, having her help record vote tallies. time out of her obviously busy schedule the following morning to call me and pass along results from the 62 counties the district LETTERS from our readers.... Churches dictate what merchants sell To the editor: I was shocked to find recently that the mer­ chants in our community are letting area chur­ ches control their businesses. I recently went to a local video rental store to rent an adult movie for my husband’s birth­ day. I was told that the local churches were making a stink over these movies, so they were pulled from the shelves. 1 find it hard to believe that these people care about what goes on in the privacy of my home. After all, what goes on in private bet­ ween two consenting adults should be nobody’s business but their own. If I am anti-Christian, does that mean that these businesses will pull all religious tapes from the shelves? I think not. Our constitution gives us the right to privacy. These people have no right to take that away. Sincerely, D.D. Geiger Hastings Movement to attempt to stop ‘Last Temptation of Christ9 To the editor: I received a packet last Saturday, stating that according to their understanding, the Universal Studies, a company of non­ Christians is producing a movie called “The Last Temptation Of Christ.’’ In the movie, Jesus is presented as a sinner. My Bible says. ’’He was tempted in all points like as we are. yet without sin’’. Hcb. 4. 15-a. Another point they gave was that Jesus tells a group of sick people who ask for healing. “Get away. You sicken me. You’re selfish and full of hate. God won’t hear you”. My Bible has many truths of healing. Mark is my favorite book on that, and chapter five contains many healings and one dead girl was raised to life. In Mark 8:25 even a blind man was healed. Even Jesus felt the need of His Heavenly Father, who is our God, for help at many of these times and He went to prayer for that help. And so should we in this and other situations. The movie says He believes he is the devil. “1 haven’t been in my right mind. I am Lucifer.” It portrays Jesus marrying Mary Magdalene and that his guardian angel wants to watch them in (1 will say their intimate times together). Jesus laughs and says "yes, yes watch." And there are many more sayings that is too dirty to print. The things it says about the Last Supper makes you want to vomit. Our church is taking signatures to present to the local theater. I personally want to do everything possible to help stop this movie. If you would like the packet I received, write to: Donald E. Weldmon, American Family Association, 107 Parkgate, P.O. Drawer 2440. Tupelo. Miss., 38803-9988. It is a non-denominational movement and its members will do all in their power, with God’s help and ours, to put this movie to rest for all time. They want to know and will notify anyone who will contact them. If you would like some petitions for signatures, give me a call, 945-9704. 1’11 sec that you get them, or get in touch with me and I will even come just for your signature. My Lord is too great in my life for me to do nothing in this situation. If He isn’t the real God. how has His work ainod this many years? Where did our beauty in Nature come from? Who gives 'us the breathe of life? It is my Lord and my God. Dorthy Fiske Hastings Attitude of political officials disappointing To the editor: In this past political election 1 took the op­ portunity to be more closely involved and observe the politics of the primary election. It was a very interesting and educational experience. The very purpose of the primary election is for qualified voters to nominate or express a preference for a particular candidate for political office. It was, however, very disap­ pointing to me how it appeared the attitude of certain political officials and party members seem to dictate that people, not of their choos­ ing, were indeed intruding into their plans and upsetting their applecart. Would you even believe there were threatening phone calls along with removing other candidates publici­ ty signs. Perhaps these people have forgotten the meaning of democracy or the importance of the freedom of choice. I firmly believe voters should be given a choice. What kind of government would we have if we could not elect those people presented by the party officials. I say "Hals Off to all those who entered into the political race. They should be commended. It’s a lot of hard work, time consuming and costly to those who run for a political office. And they were giving you. the voter, the opportunity to make a choice. Peg Bradford Middleville Community support kept Humpty Dumpty Cooperative Preschool in .ne black To the editor: A child’s education is the most important investment you will ever make in your future. It is the child of today that will be the pro­ vider, parent, and homemaker of tomorrow. It is the child of today that will make the deci­ sions that affect the very stability of all of our tomorrows. A year ago, Hastings Humpty Dumpty Cooperative Preschool faced the possibility of closing its doors. A dedicated handful of parents wanted their school to continue. But there were those who said. “It couldn't be done." A year later, the decision to remain open has proven to be correct, at least for another year. A cooperative preschool means dedica­ tion to your child’s future. It’s assisting the teacher in the classroom when you would rather be at aerobics or enjoying two hours of quiet. The quiet time will come soon enough. You will never again have an opportunity to so directly influence you child’s future, and thus your own. To remain open Humpty Dumpty needed to have a record fund raising year, cut costs, and keep tuition cost to students' affordable. And again, there were those who said, “It couldn't be done.” It was done. At the close of the 1988-89 His wife also added a personal touch not found at many other county buildings on election night extravaganzas. She made some of the best cake I've tasted and our hosts had plenty of assorted munchies, tea and coffee available for the election freaks hanging out. Thaler and Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer put together another personal twist. They had the Detroit Tiger baseball game on portable televisions in their offices to help pass the "down" limes. However, they made sure the game didn't interfere with the business at hand. At one point in the evening, it got so folksy that Thaler, in between public announcements of results, quipped over the public address system, "And now for a really important anouncement, the Tigers won 1-0." I finally had the chance to meet Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray, whom I've heard a lot of good things about. She was as warm and friendly as I could have imagined. I talked with Judy Hughes, the county prosecutor daring to try for a seat on the Third District Court of Appeals. She took school year Humpty Dumpty finished in the black. The funds needed to start the next school year are there. Thank you Hastings. Thank you to the more than 75 different com­ panies, restaurants, stores, individuals, and other businesses who had nothing directly to gain by contributing. Thank you, Kendal Tobias, without whose help the auction never would have taken place. When the major fund raiser was first considered there were many who said the Hastings companies and business would not contribute to our need. But you did. When items were needed for the auction we were told that stores would not rally to our need. But they did. Thanks also to those who said. “It couldn’t be done." The skeptics gave a challenge that a handful of dedicated parents could not resist. You challenged us to stretch beyond what we had ever reached for. You challenged our belief in the basic goodness of our community. You challenged our childrens start in the educa­ tional experience. But most of all you challenged us to reach de« p within ourselves as parents, and excel. It is my sincere desire that no one will ever again need to say. “Il couldn't be done.” Thanks from a parent. Jan Gictzcn Hastings includes. Deputy Clerk Nancy Boers ma was not only busy, but also a bit nervous during the evening, because she was running for Thaler’s position. It wasn't until the next morning that she and I were able to exchange pleasantries. I noticed Drain Commissioner Audrey Burdick, while realizing her bid for re-election was failing, made every effort to accept her defeat with class and professionalism. Meanwhile, I saw the drain commissioner-elect, Robert Shaffer, using every ounce of power to restrain his emotions of joy in winning. Township officials paraded in and out of the building during the evening. 1 didn't get a chance to meet many of them, but I knew they had long days at local polling places. Given their exhaustion for the day, they seemed as personable as could be expected. Of course, there were many others I met and talked with, but they're too numerous to mention here. After my Tuesday night experience, my colleagues, the staff reporters, asked me the next morning what I thought about Barry County's quaint and elderly building. I replied that I had been in much more modern facilities, with computerized announcements of voting results and plenty of state-ofthe-art equipment. 1 said that Barry County's facility seemed a little backward, compared to many others I've been in for election nights. Then one reporter asked, "But which one did you like the best?" The answer was easy. I thought about all of the folksy, neat people I worked with Tuesday night; the stately, if elderly structure that doesn’t even have access for handicapped people; the calorie-loaded goodies you don't find in other places where such serious business is conducted; and the surprisingly efficient way things were run despite the chaos that usually accompanies election nights. As you already may have guessed, my answer to the question of the place I enjoyed election night the best easily was "Barry County." Three hurt, one arrested in area boating accidents by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Three boating accidents on Barry County lakes last week led to three injuries, one arrest and several thousand dollars in damages. Donna Kosbar, 58, was treated at Pennock Store owner to thank girls for good deed To the editor: I read with interest the article written in the Aug. 4 Banner regarding the girls that called (he police over an unlocked door in downtown Hastings. . I was called by the city police on Tuesday evening to come to our downtown Hastings store because the door was found unlocked. After arriving. I went through the store with the policeman and checked to make sure everything was fine. Never at any time was I told who called or cvcn that they were near. Later when we read the Banner we were able to find out the mother's name. I went to her and thanked her and a letter will be sent to the girls thanking them for what they did do. I apologize for not thanking the girls carilcr but I was unaware of who did the calling. Sincerely. Carole E. Barlow Barlow Florist Reader says film is sacrilegious To the editor: 1 recently learned about the production and possible release of a most disturbing motion picture entitled "The Last Temptation of Christ". A few sconces of the film were described which proved to depict Christ as, and I quote." ..crazy, he’s crazy in the head," as well as others which are too hideous to even mention. Had this film been about a modem day person, the producers would surely be sued for deformation of character! The film belittles and mocks Christ and therfore every Christian. I strongly urge the theater owner NOT to show this artrocity. To those who would say that freedom of speech would be impeded. I offer that to show this film would be denouncing the right of any in­ dividual to a fair trial and would in effect be labelling Christ “guilty" of a crime before considering him “innocent of wrong doing." This would be a total reversal of our amend­ ment to the Constitution affording everyone the right to a trial before a jury. I further ask that no person of any character or conscious attend this sacrilegious picture, for to do so would be to both judge and con­ demn the Christian religion and ultimately. God Sincerely. Deborah R. Souza Hastings Hospital for a dislocated shoulder following a water skiing accident Thursday at Thornapple Lake. Angie Lear, 23, sought her own treatment for cuts and bruises after a two-boat collision Saturday on Gun Lake. Pat George, 49, of Shelbyville sought her own care for a sore neck after a boat crash Saturday on Gun Lake. And Roy VanderVennen, 68, of Grand Rapids, was taken into custody Saturday on charges of recklessly operating a boat on Gun Lake Saturday afternoon. According to Barry County Deputy Sheriff Eldon Willard, Kosbar, of Hastings, was being pulled by her husbapd, Donald, Thursday at Thomapple Lake when she fell at 3:30 p.m. She was treated for the dislocated shoulder and released from Pennock Hospital. On Saturday at Gun Lake two sailboaters were participating in a sanctioned race when the collided halfway between England's Point and the Wayland Gun Club. During the race, a gust of wind caught a 16-foot sailboat operated by 26-year-old Portland resident William Lear. As it was tipping, the Hobiecat boat was hit in the left pontoon by the right pontoon of a sailboat immediately behind. Deputy Sheriff Michael Wood said Lear's boat suffered $1,800 in damages caused by the hole formed in the accident The second boat operated by Faith Akert, of Portage, had only minor scrapes. Angie Lear, who was aboard the first boat suffered a minor injury to her right knee in the collision. Wood said. Because the race was a sanctioned contestno tickets were issued, Wood said. Shortly before 5:30 p.m. Saturday, a two-boat accident on Gun Lake caused $14,000 damage to an 18-foot Harborcraft boar. Wood said VanderVennen was towing a tube in his 15-foot Peremarquette when he neglected to watch where he was going. When he looked up, he saw a boat ahead and was unable to stop, authorities said. VanderVennen struck the Harborcraft vessel, operated by Leonard Leroy, 40, of Portage, in the port side bow, damaging the port hull of the craft. VanderVennen's boat suffered about $150 in damages, including a hole in the starboard side and minor engine damage. George, who was aboard the Leroy boat, ruffered a sore neck in the crash. Wood said VanderVennen was traveling about 15 to 20 mph when the two boats collided. The Leroy boat was adrift with the motor running, he said. Banner] s-------- ---------------- - - / Hastings Send form P S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michiaan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 30, Thursday, August 11,1988 Subscription Rates: $13.00 per year in Barry County; , $15.00 per year in adjoining counties; and $16.50 per year elsewhere. VIEWPOINT Commentariesfrom our editorial staff and the community— Some positive business signs are springing up in Hastings A number of promising economic signs have been popping up lately around Hastings, particularly on the west side of the city, and that has to he encourag­ ing news for everyone who lives and works here. ” Il wasn’t too long ago that Hastings Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge dealership set up shop in its new facility on State Street on the west side of town. Not far away is Fisher Big Wheel, which has been doing its retail business here only in recent years. Now come the new additions of the Batry County Transit Building and a Burger King Restaurant. The arrival of an outside venture such as Burger King alone says something. The people who run the fast-food chain are not in the habit of con­ structing restaurants in places they cannot do well. They research the economic, population and social conditions of the areas under consideration before they move in. This means they had to find that Hastings has something to offer now and in the future before they made the move. Other signs on State Street have been Rax Restaurant’s renovations and its change in owners from Rhodee’s and the arrival of Family Dollar. Their presence is supplemented by a number of varied businesses and services that line the corridor of the west of town, creating a small "strip”. Joining this small flurry of economic activity is the expansion of the airport, which also is good news for business and industry. An expanded, updated airport facility means prospective business officials and business clients flying in and out of this community won’t have to wait in line to take off or land like they would in nearby Grand Rapids or Battle Creek. It means that there will be greater incentive for such people to take ad­ vantage of the local improvements. Anything that makes it easier to do business in Hastings says something positive about the prospects of a better quality of life here. Local government officials responsible for the airport expansion should be lauded. These recent encouraging economic signs demonstrate a new investment in and commitment to the community, both from within and without. The hope here is that more positive developments like these also translate into more jobs and a stronger tax base. And they should. This is not to suggest that Hastings will be a super economic boom town in the next few years. It is rather to suggest that the city and its surrounding area could continue to growth steadily. In the 1920s, President Calvin Coolidge once said, "The business of America is business." The hope here is that the business of Hastings in the future will be good and growing business. PUBLIC OPINION: Would mental health rumors affect your vote? Victor Belsito Molly Cusack Tammy Crow Mike Humphreys MaryCaris Chet Lancaster Rumors that presidential candidate Michael Dukakis had seen a psychiatrist and was treated for depression were flying on the campaign trail last week. If it was found to be true that a candidate at one time had been treated for some kind of mental or emotional illness, would it affect whether or not you would vote for that person? Victor Belsito, Hastings: ‘Not necessari­ ly. It depends on what the facts were. I’d think." Molly Cusack, Hastings: "I don’t think it would really affect me. If he’s trying to get help for his problems. 1 think he'd be a good president, as long as he’s helping himself.” Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. Wc. reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Tammy Crow, Hastings: ”1 basically feel the same, if he’s getting help, it’s all right if it’s just for depression." Mike Humphreys, Hastings: “It could. It depends on the circumstances like how serious the illness, and how extensive the treatment." Mary Caris, Hastings: "If it was just depression and not serious, it wouldn’t stop me. If it was a serious, ongoing thing, that’s a different matter.” Chet Lancaster, Hastings: "If he fills my pocketbook. I don’t care." Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Friday through Sunday LOWER PENINSULA A chance of thunderstorms north Saturday and Sunday. Otherwise dry and warm. Highs mid-80s to lower 90s. Lows 60 to 70. UPPER PENINSULA A chance of thunderstorms west Friday and across the entire peninsula over the weekend. Highs 75 to 85. Lows 55 to 65. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 11, 1988 Arthur J. Schmidt Daniel W. Sans Doris E. Collier SHELBYVILLE - Mr. Daniel Wayne Sans, 32, passed away suddenly Friday, July 29, 1988. Mr. Sans was born on March 23, 1956 in Kalamazoo, the son of David and Barbara (Randall) Sans. He graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1975. He served with the United States Marines from August 5,1975 to August 4, 1979. He wu employed with the Carpenters Union Local No. 297 of Kalamazoo. Mr. Sans is survived by his mother and step­ father, Barbara and Claude Channells of Shel­ byville; his father and step-mother, David and Ruby Sans of Crooked Lake, Texas Comers; two sisters, Kristie Henoenitt, Ms. Linda Richer, both of Shelbyville; two brothers, David Sans of Caledonia, Douglas Sans of Shelbyville; two step-sisters, Ms. Arlene “Babe" Swiontek of Otsego, Ms. Barbara O’Brien of Plainwell; one step-brother, Dennis Channells of Shelbyville; his paternal grand­ mother, Maurine McCormick of Kalamazoo; several aunts and cousins. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation at the ftineral home. The public is invited to attend a graveside Memorial Service to be held Wednesday, August 10, at 2:00 p.m., at Fort Custer National Cemetery with Allie S. KALAMAZOO - Mrs. Doris E. Collier, of 817 Meyers Street, Kalamazoo, died Wednes­ day morning, July 27, 1988. Mrs. Collier was born September 18,1919 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Beit and Elsie Gilliland. Before retirement she had been a school bus driver for the Kalamazoo Public Schools for 14 years. She was the first female bus driver for the public schools. Mrs. Collier is survived by her husband, Plynn; four sons, Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Collier, Mr. Dale Collier, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Collier, all of Kalamazoo and Mr. and Mrs. Duane Collier of Schoolcraft; one daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dan (Darlene) Cloud, of Kalamazoo; seven grandchildren; Monique, Denise, Shel­ ley, Kristie, Jamie, Dennis Jr. and Jason; three brothers George Gilliland of Kalamazoo, Thomas Gilliland of Lake Odessa and Wayne Gilliland of Ionia; one sister, Margaret Gardner of SL Petersburg, Florida; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Collier was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Funeral services were held Friday, July 29 at Langeland Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Mr. Bruce Howell officiating. Interment was in Ml Ever Rest Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Grea­ ter Kalamazoo. Watkins m officiating, assisted by the Fort Custer National Cemetery Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Substance Abuse, envelopes available. Arrangements were mi’c by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Kristal Ann Fullerton SARANAC - Kristal Ann Fullerton, 3, of Saranac passed away Saturday, August 6,1988 from accidental drowning. Kristal was born November 27, 1984 in Ionia. She is survived by her mother, Carol Barry and step-father, Jack Broodyk, Jr. of Saranac; her father, Robert Fullerton of Fenwick; three grandparents, Mart and Marsha Barry of Port­ land, Jack and Betty Broodyk of Saranac and Chuck and Donnis Gcldersma of Fenwick; two great grandparents, Marie Travis of Hastings and Frank and Ruby Barnes of Arizonia; two brothers, Travis and Jack m at home; two sisters, Bobbie Jo and Donna at home; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 10, 1988 at the Lake Funeral Home in Saranac with Rev. George Speas officiating. Burial was at the South Boston Cemetery. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Arsa GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Aug. 14-9:15 Church School (Ail ages); 8:00 and 10:30 Family Worship. Church Council. Thursday. Aug. 11 - 8:00 AA. Saturday. Aug. 13 - 8:00 NA. Monday. Aug. 15 - 6:30 Softball. Tuesday, Aug. 16 - 7:00 Stephen. Wednesday. Aug. 17 - 7:00 Board of Elders. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West Slate Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a. tn.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christjui ex­ perience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. ■Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. G Kent Keller. Pastor, Eileen A. Higbee Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. 9:30 morning nonhip service, nursery provided. Broadcast ofthis service over WKN AM A FM. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Mai;hall. Bev. Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School. I(H» Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer Meeting Wednesday Night 7JO. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, coroar of Broadway and Orastr in Hasbagu Ftaaa 945 MH4. The Rev Wayne Smith, Rscwr Sunday Schedule for Sum­ mer months (Memorial Day through Labor Day): Holy Eucharist. 10 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wi ibiidiji. 7:IS a m. Thursday. 7:00 P-tn CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Brow) way. Rev. James E Lestamaa hMor. Sunday Services 9*3 a m. Sunday School Hour, 11:00 i n Monare Wonhw Servra; 6.00 p.m. Evening Semca. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Servaes for Aduhs. Teem and Children. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings. Ml 49058. Nor­ man Herron, Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m„ Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, 'The Bible, the Wbjle Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:45. cluses for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:00 (Elem. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girts and GBB club for boys. The Church Page is Paid or by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS BEXAU PHARMACY Complete Proscriplion S«rv<cs HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION COLEMAN AGENCY •« Hwtinn, Inc. WREN FUNCHAL HOMES Hosting* — Noshvilla FLEXFAB INCORPORATED NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banficld Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barren, Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship I LOO a.m. Evening Wonhip 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night, 6 30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 700 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adah Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m Sacred Sounds Rehearsal t:W pm. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to II a.m. Kings Kid* (Oukhm's Ctotrl Sunday not* mg service broadcast WBCK HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir direct.*. Sunday Khedsle: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a_m. Sunday School: 11 a.m Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun day School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.tn. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hartgerink, Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville, Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch, Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. THE HASTINGS SANNER AND REMINDER Dowling Area BOSLEY PHARMACY "PrescriptMm* -IMS. Jaffa* tan ■ S45 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Moding* Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hosting*. MKh.gon COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Banficld Sunday School 9 a.m.. Banfield Worship 9 30 a.m. Country Chapel Sunday School 9: 30; Country Chapel Worship 10: 30 DELTON - Arthur J. Schmidt, 70, of 749 Beechwood Drive., Wall Lake, Delton, former­ ly of Bellevue passed away Friday, August 5, 1988 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. He was born in Ceresco and graduated from Battle Creek Sl Philips Academy in 1935 and from Argubright Business College in 1938. Mr. Schmidt was formerly employed at Kellogg Company as bookkeeper. He retired in 1979 from Security National Bank of Bellevue as an officer after 31 years. He had resided at Wall Lake, Delton since 1968. He served for a short time in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Sl Ambrose Church in Delton and of the Battle Creek Knights of Columbus, where he was a 3rd and 4th degree Grand KnighL He was a member of the Dad’s Club of the Nashville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, former member of the Bellevue Lions Club and of the Village Council in Bellevue. Mr. Schmidt is survived by his wife, the former Irene Rosenberry; one daughter, Anita Rosenberg of Muskegon; three sons, David Schmidt of Traverse City, Thomas Schmidt of Mount Clemens and Benedict Schmidt of Kala­ mazoo; four grandchildren; and seven step­ grandchildren. A Rosary mass was held Monday evening. August 8. The funeral service was held Tues­ day, August 9, at Sl Ambrose Church in Delton with Father Ray Barton officiating. Burial was at Sl Mary’s Cemetery, Marshall. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the BPOH Ambulance Service. Arranements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Gerald W. Potter WOODLAND - Gerald W. Potter, 77, of 333 North Main, Woodland died Saturday, August 6 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Potter was born on May 3,1911 in Nash­ ville, the son of Clifford and Elsie (Higdon) Potter. He was a graduate of Hastings High School. He was married to Kathryn Hynes in 1935 in Woodland and was a lifelong resident of Woodland. He wu employed in a hardware and garage business with his father-in-law in Woodland and also 17 years with the maintenance depart­ ment at Pennock Hospital, retiring in 1978. He wu a member of the Woodland United Methodist Church, presently serving as trustee. He wu also a member of the Woodland Fire Department and Knights of Pythias. Mr. Potter is survived by four sons, Michael Potter of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Stephen Potter of Freeport, Phillip Potter of Lake Odes­ sa, and James Potter ofWoodland; two daught­ ers, Mrs. Robert (Marcia) Jewell of Charlotte and Mrs. Lawrence (Debra) Wilson of Fair­ view North Carolina; 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Forrest of Charlotte and Donald of Dowiagac. He wu preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy and , Elizabeth. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 10, at rae Woodland United Methodist Church, with Rev. Robert Kersten officiating. Burial wu at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodland United Methodist Church. Kathryn Potter WOODLAND - Kathryn Potter, 72, of 333 North Main, Woodland died Sunday, August 7 at her residence. Mrs. Potter wu bom on January 8,1916 in Woodland, the daughter of Leon and Mary (Reisinger) Hynes. She wu a Woodland High School graduate. She wu married to Gerald Potter in 1935 in Woodland, he died August 6, 1988. She wu a member of the Order of Eastern Star A Woodland United Methodist Church. Mrs. Rotter is survived by four sons, Michael Potter of Green Bay, wiscoosoa, Stephen Potter of Freeport, Phillip Potter of Lake Odes­ sa and James Potter of Woodland; two daught­ ers, Mrs. Robert (Marcia) Jewell of Charlotte and Mrs. Lawrence (Debra) Wilson of Fair­ view North Carolina; 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister Mrs. Cecil (Gladys) Bennett of Hastings. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 10, at the Woodland United Methodist Church, with Rev. Robert Kersten officiating. Burial wu at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodland United Methodist Church. Nellie W. Manni HASTINGS - Nellie W. Manni, 85, of 340 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, died Sunday, August 7, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Manni was bom on August 4, 1903 in Hastings, the daughter of Charles and Maude (Trego) Gardner. She was raised in the Hast­ ings area, attending Hastings schools. She was married to Raymond Bolton on September 15,1923. He preceded her in death on December 6, 1937. She later married Edward Manni in 1945. She worked at the Viking Corporation for 47 years, retiring in 1967. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, Hastings Ameri­ can Legion Auxiliary and Women of the Moose. Mrs. Manni is survived by one daughter, Nancy Gorodenski of Alto; three sons, David Bolton, Frank Bolton, and Robert Bolton all of Hastings; six grandchildren; nine great grand­ children; two sisters, Jeannette Williams and Martha Whittum of Hastings. Preceding her in death was her husband, Edward Manni on November 25, 1973. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 9, 1988 at Grace Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Robert Cordes officiating. Burial was in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Edna M. Winey LAKE ODESSA - Edna M. Winey, 93, of Lake Odessa passed away Thursday, August 4, 1988 at Provincial House in Hastings. Mrs. Winey was bora on July 26, 1895 in Odessa Township, the daughter of Thomas and Nancy (Brock) Shupp. She attended the Limer­ ick School. She was married to Roy Winey on Novem­ ber 28, 1926 in Ionia County. They lived on a farm east of Lake Odessa until moving into the village in 1969. She was a member of the Lakewood United Methodist Church, Lakew­ ood United Methodist Women, Lake Odessa Historical Society and a past member of the South Berlin Ladies Aid Society. Mrs. Winey is survived by one son, Elmer of Hastings; one daughter, Mrs. Dale (Nancy) Cunningham of Lake Odessa; four grandchil­ dren; one great grandson; one sister, Pearl Carter of Lake Odessa; one sister-in-law, Cletus Wieland of Freeport; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy on February 2,1970; five brothers, Milton, Chancey, Vera, Guy and Elta and one sister, Alice. Funeral services were held Monday, August 8, 1988 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Rev. Ward Pierce officiating. Burial was in the Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Kenneth Buskirk HASTINGS - Kenneth Buskirk, 62, of 504 E. Center Street, Hastings passed away Satur­ day, August 6, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Buskirk wu born on July 9, 1926 in Eckford Township, Calhoun County, Michi­ gan, the son of Howard and Alma (Belden) Buskirk. He was raised in Calhoun and Allegan Counties and attended schools there. He also attended Wayland High School. He came to Hastings in 1971 from Grand Rapids. He lived previously in the Wayland area for many years. He wu a Veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army. He wu married to Geo C. Kuehl on August 3, 1957. He wu employed at Grand Rapids Alloy for 15 years, retiring in 1979. He had previously worked u a pipe liner for VanOrden A VanEss Company for many years. Mr. Buskirk is survived by his wife, Cleo; two sons, Howard Buskirk of Athes, Georgia and Edward Buskirk of San Francisco, Califor­ nia; one step-daughter, Mary Bower of Sheboygan. Wisconsin; one step-son. David Rathsack of Grand Rapids; eight grandchil­ dren; three great grandchildren; three brothers. Everett Buskirk of Niles. Richard Buskirk of Hastings and Dale Buskirk of Manin; three sisters. LaBerta Foote of Hooper. June Korreck of Grand Rapids and Mae Rose of Wayland. He wu preceded in death by one sister, Marjorie Buskirk. Full Military services were held Wednesday, August 10, 1988 at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek. Burial wu at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Richard E. Haun BANHELD - Richard E. Haun, 46, of 14725 Banfield Road passed away Saturday, August 6, 1988 at his residence. Mr. Haun wu bora in Battle Creek and was a life long resident there. He wu employed u a foreign car mechanic for Engles Motors in Kalamazoo and Bush­ house in Battle Creek, the E.W. Bliss as machinist for 8 years. In 1981 he opened his own business called Small Car Repair Service. He worked for Production Plated Plastics in Richland as a lift truck mechanic for the last 5 years. He was a United States Air Force Veter­ an, he served in the United States Army Reserve. He enjoyed square dancing and the CB radio. Mr. Haun is survived by his wife, the former Donna Outman; two sons, Daniel Haun of Muskegon and Douglu Haun at home; one grandchild; one brother, David Haun of Battle Creek; and one sister, Lorena MuCaulty of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 10, 1988 at the Royal Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Crippled Childrens Fund tu the Epilepsy Foundation. HASTINGS - Rose Alice Corrigan, 89, of Hastings passed away Friday, August 5, 1988 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Corrigan was born on October 6,1898 in Kent County, the daughter of John and Alice (Bums) Curley. She graduated from Hastings High School and also graduated from County Normal. She was married to Joseph L. Corrigan in 1919, he preceded her in death in May, 1960. Mrs. Corrigan was employed as a teacher at McNee and Brew County Schools for six years. She was a member of Sl. Rose of Lima Church, Alter Society and Farm Bureau. Mrs. Corrigan is survived by three sons, Joseph, Jr. of Middleville, Richard of High Point, North Carolina, and William of Hast­ ings; nine grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. Mass services were held Monday, August 8, 1988 at St. Rose of Lima Church with Father Leon Pohl officiating. Burial was at Mt Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice. grandchildren; a step-son, William Waiters of Battle Creek; two step-grandchildren; three brothers, Gordon of Hastings, Ben and Ronald both of Nashville. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Wendall of Florida and Donald of Battle Creek. Graveside services were held Saturday, August 6, 1988 at the Wilcox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Legal Notices Janice A. Mallekoote KALAMAZOO - Janice A. Mallekoote, 46, of 308 Ruth Street, Kalamazoo and formerly of Hastings passed away Saturday, August 6, 1988 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Mallekoote was bora on October 17, 1941 in Pontiac. She was raised in Michigan, California and other western states and attended schools there. She was married to John H. Mallekoote on December 17, 1977. She has lived at the present address in Portage since 1984. She previously resided in Alabama, Tennessee, Lansing, Thornapple Lake and Hastings. She was employed at the Ramada Inn in Portage until ill health forced her retirement in August 1987. Mrs. Mallekoote is survived by her husband, John; one daughter, Lorrie Hasman of Los Angles, California; three sons, Benjamin Hasman of Sacramento, California, Gregg Hasman of Hastings, and Jay Hasman of Portage; mother and step-father, Lorraine and Wesley Smith of Portage; eight grandchildren; one brother, Larry; one sister, Marlene and one half brother, Wesley. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Rebecca. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 10, 1988 at the Hastings Township Cemetery with Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. offi­ ciating. Burial was at the Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Rose Alice Corrigan Robert D. Kenyon NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA - Robert D. Kenyon, 60, of New Port Richey, Florida, formerly of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, August 2,1988 after being stricken at his home. Mr. Kenyon was born on October 4,1927 in Maple Grove, the son of Alvin and Emma Kenyon. He was married to Gladys G. Hayes on September 4,1949, she preceded him in death on June 30,1981. He then married Mabel Fran­ cis Montgomery in 1982 at Palm Harbor, Florida. Mr. Kenyon served in the United States Army in World War IL He was employed at Clark Equipment Company in Battle Creek for 31 years when bad health forced his retirement in 1981. Mr. Kenyon is survived by his wife Mabel Francis of New Port Richey; a step-daughter, Mrs. Charles (Judy) Drake of Hastings; four STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER FOR PUBLICATION File No. 88-376-CH CLARE BASSETT and ETTA BASSETT, husband and wife. Plaintiffs, STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER FOR PUBLICATION: File No. 88CH-0023 KENNETH J. STEVENS and GEORGIA STEVENS, husband and wife. Plaintiffs, FRANCIS L. BAUER and GEORGINA BAUER. husband and wHe, and THEIR HEIRS AND DEVISEES. Defendant*. Bruce W. Gee (P23696) Attorney for Plaintiff* 607 N. Broadway Hastlngr, Ml 49058 (6)6) 945-3495 At a sassion of said Court, hold in the Circuit Courtroom* in the City of Hasting*. Michigan, this 20th day of July. 1988. PRESENT: Honorable RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Cir­ cuit Judge. The Court having reviewed the Motion for Publication and the Court being fully advised in the premises: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that you are being sued by Plaintiffs in this Court in a quiet title action covering that parcel of land described as: The Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1 4 of Sec­ tion 23, Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan. KYou must file your answer or take such other ac­ tion a* permitted by low in this Court at the Cour­ thouse in Hostings. Michigan or or before August 23, 1988. If you fall to do so, o default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demand­ ed in the Complaint filed in this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of this Order shall be published once eoch week in the Hastings Banner for three consecutive week* bnd proof of publication shall be filed in this Court. Richard M. Shuster Circuit Judge BY: Thoma* C. Megorgle DRAFTED BY: Bruce W. Gee (P23696) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 N. Broodway Hasting*. Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 (8/18) STEPHEN R. HENSELL. Defendant. Bruce W. Gee (P23696) Attorney for Plaintiff* 607 N. Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 At a session of said Court, held in the District Courtrooms in the City of Hosting*. Michigan, this 4th day of August, 1968. PRESENT: Honorable GARY R. HOLMAN. Circuit Judge The Court reviewed the Motion for Publication and the Court being fully advised in the premises: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that you ore being sued by Plaintiffs in this Court In o land contract forfeiture action covering that parcel of land described os: Lot* 170 8 171 of Steven's Wooded Acres, Plat No. 3. This conveyance is subject to the building and use restrictions a* recorded in Liber 5 of Deeds on Page 84 in Register of Deeds, Barry County. Michigan. You must file your answer or fake such other ac­ tion o* permitted by law in this Court at 220 W. Court Street. Hostings, Michigan on or before September 1. 1988. If you foil to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this cose. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of this Order shall be published once eoch week in the Hasting* Banner lor three conseaitive week* and proof of publication shall be filed in this Court. Gary R. Holman. Circuit Judge DRAFTED BY: Bruce W. Gee (P23696) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 (8/25) SUBSCRIBE...to the Banner for all your LOCAL NEWS! Center •N'TRW “If you could lose weight by yourself, you would have done so by now" ROBERT BROOKS ...from Lake Odessa, has lost 42% pounds and 51% inches in 10 weeks BEFORE If you need help losing weight and an education in nutrition to learn how to keep those pounds off, Diet Center is the answer. I lost my weight, along with lots of inches. Now I am following thru with Diet Center’s all new Sta-b-lite and Maintenance Program to assure lifetime weight control. The counselors are terrific. I needed the counseling and daily weigh-ins to help me reach my goal. Make your commitment today and call Diet Center. They can help you too. Thanks Diet Center! AT GOAL WEIGHT Diel@> Center The wdgbt-lou professionals. HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-Noon Call our other Diet Center in Plainwell 685-6881 CALL FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION HASTINGS 948-4033 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 11. 1988 — Page 5 Livengood-Osgood united in marriage Begerows celebrated 60th wedding anniversary The children of Forest and Florence Begerow of Woodland were hosts for a family picnic Aug. 6 to help their parents celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. Forest Begerow and Florence Austin were united in marriage on Aug. 12, 1928. “Fros­ ty" and Florence have resided in the Woodland area since 1935. The couple's children are Kenneth and Vi­ vian Steele of Woodland: I aul and Joan Hoff­ man of McPherson, Kansas: John and Carol Begerow of Grandville; and Bob and Betty Begerow of Lake Odessa. The family also includes 10 grandchildren and their spouses and 13 great-grandchildren. Rowley-Monroe announce engagement Brumms to observe 50th wedding anniversary Swank-Sheldon announce engagement An open house will be held Saturday. Aug. 20. from 2-5 p.m. at the Maple Grove Com­ munity Building in Nashville (M-66 at the south edge of town) to honor the 50th wedding anniversary of Bruce and Dorotha Brumm. The couple was married on Oct. 1. 1938, at the home of the bride's parents in Nashville. The Brumms have lived all of their married lives on a Centennial Farm north of Nashville. All friends and family are invited to come and share in their special day. but the couple requests no gifts. The celebration is being hosted by their children. Dr. Douglas and Phyllis Brumm of Calomct. and Jerry and Sharon Brumm of Nashville. The couple also have five grandchildren. (8-16) Mr. and Mrs. Gary and Charlene Swank of Hastings are proud to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Cheric Marie, to Michael Bruce Sheldon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon and Jeralee Sheldon of Hastings. Cheric is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and plans to attend Kellogg Communi­ ty College this fall. She is currently employed at National Bank of Hastings. Michael is a 1984 graduate of Hastings High School. He is currently employed at Proline of Hastings and Hastings Roll-aRama. A wedding date nas not yet been set. The family of Myrtle and Orley Daugherty invite their friends and relatives to an open house Sunday. Aug. 21, from noon until 4 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Hastings. Guests are welcome to come share the memories, love and laughter 70 years of mar­ riage have given Myrtle and Orley. No gifts please. ' Allen-Humphreys announce engagement Larry Allen Sr. of Yankton. S.D.. and Valery Allen of Brooksville. Fla., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Staci Allen, to Stuart Humphreys, son of Roy and Vivian Humphreys of Brooksville, Fla. Staci is a 1984 graduate of Hastings High School. Stuart graduated from Adult Com­ munity Education in Brooksville Fla. He is employed at Dubuque Packing Co. in Nor­ folk, Neb.. and he is in the Army Reserves. The couple is planning a Sept. 10 wedding in Yankton, S.D. There’s lots to do and see...at HOME! Spend the weekend in Barry County! Verne Wenger to celebrate 80th birthday August 14 Groos-Augensteln announce engagement The Rev. and Mrs. Richard J. Raab, parents of Deice and David, will observe their 25th wedding anniversary. Aug. 24. On Sun­ day, Aug. 14. at 2:30 p.m. at Gaines United Brethren Church, celebrating with them, as they re-commit their wedding vows, will be their church family of 22 years, family and friends. A reception will follow immediately in the Gaines U.B. Fellowship Hall located at 1612 92nd St., Caledonia. No gifts please, just a card to put on the card tree is requested. Laura Sue Rowley and Randall Monroe Simmons will be united in marriage Aug. 20 in Lake Odessa. Laura is the daughter of Mrs. Nancy R. Morgan and Larry D. Rowley. She is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and plans to attend Devry Institute of Technology this fall. She is currently employed at Monroe Inc. in Grand Rapids. Randall is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Simmons. He is currently self-employed, and a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School. Randall also has been attending Devry In­ stitute of Technology. I ’ * MS/DOS MS/DOS f Compatible | • Software t | • Paper • Cables I J •Printers £ Daughertys to observe 70th wedding anniversary Raabs to observe 25th wedding anniversary On Sunday. June 19. Naomi Livengood was married to Jack D. Osgood at Desert Cross Lutheran Church in Tempe, Ariz. Pastor John Propost performed the double­ ring ceremony. Mrs. Lois Moran of Piscataway. N.J., served as matron of honor. George Green of West Covina. Calif., served as best man. The bricc is from Piscataway, and moved to Arizona in 1985. She formerly worked as a secretary in Phoenix. The groom was born and raised in Woodland and lived in Hastings until 1978. when he moved to Arizona. After a honeymoon in Prescott. Ariz., the couple moved from Phoenix to San Diego, where the groom was transferred to a new position with Courier Express, where he is currently employed.' Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Groos announce the engagement of their daughter. Catherine Denton Groos. to Donald R. Augenstcin, son of Mrs. John F. Bums of Saugus. Mass. Miss Groos was graduated from Hastings High School in 1982 and Cornell University, school of Arts and Sciences in 1986. She is currently finishing a masters program in art history and museum studies at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. In September, she will begin a ninc-month in­ ternship in Washington. D.C. at the National Gallery of Art and National Museum of American Art. Mr. Augenstcin was graduated from Lex­ ington Christian Academy in 1980 and Cor­ nell University, with distinction, in electrical eng necring in 1984. He received a masters in electrical engineering from Cornell in 1985. He joined Hughes Aircraft in Los Angeles in 1985 and is currently a member of the Tccinical Staff of the Intelsat VI Satellite Commercial Communication Program. An August 1989 wedding is planned. An open house from 2-5 d.m. Aug. 14 at i 1554 400th St. is intended to help Verne Wenger celebrate his 80th birthday. His sons, Robert and Chris, and families will be there to welcome everyone who wishes to attend. M/WSWMUX 501 West State Street Hastings. Mi. 49058 OlyFaX FteiMto Ttmclwr Phone 616-948-9637 Fax 616-948-9636 • for children under 5 • for pregnant women • limited income families Inder Greenfield honored on her 86th birthday Mrs. Inder Greenfield of 5790 Liedford Road, was recently honored at a dinner/pool party to celebrate her 86th birthday. In atten­ dance were her two sons. Lawrence (Red) of Nashville and Mauri of Hastings and their wives: four of her six grandchildren and spouses, 10 of 17 great-grandchildren, and one of four great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Greenfield was bom July 30. 1902 in Columbia. La., and moved to Michigan as a child. She and her husband LaFioy owned and operated Greenfield's Deer Park in Hastings for several years. Mrs. Greenfield has en­ joyed extensive traveling around the world since 1970. Notes of congratulations would be appreciated by the family. W/ons to observe 25th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benedict are holding an open house at tiieir home. 9495 Round Lake. Vermontville, in honor of the the silver anniversary of Leroy and Iris Wion. of North Manchester. Ind., on Aug. 20. at 7 p.m. Kelley-Taylor united in marriage Pope-Lykins announce engagement Jill Anne Pope and Daniel Robert Lykins of Colorado Springs. Colo., have announced their engagement. Jill is the daughter of Ronald and Kay Pope of Colorado Springs. Daniel is the son of Charles and Laura Lykins of Nashville. The bridc-clcct graduated from Widcfield High School in Colorado Springs, attended the University of Northern Colorado and cur­ rently attends the University of Southern Col­ orado where she is a junior. The groom-elect is a graduate of Maple Valley High School and is a senior at the U.S. Air Force Academy. A June 3. 1989 wedding is planned. Treina A. Kelley and Jeffery P. Taylor were united in marriage June 18 at Peace Reformed Church in Middleville. Parents of the bride are Michael and Vicky Kelley of Middleville. Parents of the groom are Harvey and Sharon Becker of Grand Rapids and David Taylor also of Grand Rapids. Attendants were Jamie Hunt. Heather Hannapel. Michele Errair. Gina Adams. Chad Becker. John Becker and Brian Fellows. Flowergirl was Jodi Kelly. Jeff is stationed in the Air Force in North Carolina. Treina is employed by Pepsi Cola, and at­ tends East Carolina State University. If you are worried that you will not be able to provide good food for your baby, there is help available to you. WIC is a program which provides healthy food, free, to pregnant women, infants and children under five years old, if they live in limited income households. Call us today. Let us help you, and your baby, get good food for a healthy future. A program of the Michigan Department of Public Health. Call our toll free number 1-800-26-BIRTH Size of Economic Uni! Ys-riy Size of Economic Unit Yearly 1 510,675 5 525,179 2 S14.301 6 $28,805 u $17,927 7 $32,431 4 521,553 8 $36,057 Call 945-9516 Ad Co-Sponsored by J-Ad Graphics lhi» i» an Iqual Opportunity Program it you believe you have been discriminated against because ol race, color, national origin, age. ses or handicap write munediately tn the Secretary ol Agriculture. Washington. DC 2025 • �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 11, 1988 Corinthians and long hair Barry County Marriage Licenses: Philip Grill, 45 of Delton and Nancy Earle. 42 of Delton. Dennis Eaton. 25 of Hastings and Gail Dingman. 20 of Hastings. Kevin Courtney. 20 of Hastings and Kitrina Hoffman. 20 of Hastings. James Cruttenden Jr.. 20 of Hastings and Kathy Jo Hause. 18 of Hastings. David Falconer. 22 of Hastings and Belinda Guernsey. 20 of Hastings. Dale Sibley. 45 of Hastings and Nancy Chaffee. 35 of Hastings. Loren Stakcr. 43 of Wayland and Robin Morelli. 30 of Wayland. Trevis Pierce, 18 of Hastings and Saralyn Finch. 17 of Delton. Dale Smith. 52 of Delton and Patricia Carr, 41 of Delton. Albert Bourbon Jr.. 39 of Detroit and Donna Cleveland, 38 of Hastings. 88 Hastings, Michigan LAMB & GOAT ROAST Friday, August 12 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. Barry County Fairgrounds Chef: Gerald DeMink Adults $750 Children $3°° Drinks Extra Tickets at the door. Ann Landers A cocaine addict’s testimony Dear Ann Landers: I just read an obituary in your column that touched my heart. Elizabeth Haggerty's family decided to go public about the cause of her death, in the hope that it would be a warning to others. On Feb. 17, 1988. the day Elizabeth Haggerty died from cocaine abuse. 1 entered a treatment center for cocaine addiction. I know too well the pain and suffering that dear woman must have endured. It is impossible to describe the terror that occurs with cocaine addiction. You want to stop, you try to stop, you hate doing it, but you simply cannot live without the stuff. The drug is sneaky. At first it’s fun, then it’s like a vise whose grip won’t let you go. Unless you have experienced this nightmare you can’t understand it. Only a person who has been through it can rejoice in the freedom that recovery brings. I thank God every minute for giving me a second chance at life. I wonder. Ann, when I was still using, would 1 have given any thought to your article? Seriously. 1 doubt it. The addiction has an insidious way of making you believe you can handle it, and you don't want to quit. I pray for Elizabeth and for those who loved her. 1 pray, too. for all your readers who need help. For God’s sake, get it and escape from this terrible addiction that will land you in a living hell. - Recovering in Cleveland. Dear Cleveland: Thank you for a poignant and powerful testimonal. Only a person who has been there could have written it. Confidential to anyone who wants to get off cocaine. You can't do it alone. Call the Na­ tional Cocaine Hotline at 1-80O-COCAINE or the Natonal Institute on Drug Abuse at 1-800-662-HELP. Grin and bare it Dear Ann Landers: Please settle an argu­ ment and save a friendship. My friend "Mildred" insists that she has a relative who had all her teeth pulled and now wears den­ tures made from her own teeth. I say tnis is not possible. Mildred says the relative's dentist told her, when he presented the new dentures. "Here you arc. You now have your own teeth back." I say he was telling her that the new teeth looked so much like her own that nobody could tell the difference. Mildred insists 1 am mistaken and that she is right. I realize you may have many more impor­ tant questions to deal with, but I would ap­ Valentine's Day, Not Mother’s Day, Not Father's Day®^^ IF Just A Good Old Fashioned Summer FURNITURE flexsteec FtCUMOLSTERDFUVmjRE « ss2fAS RECLINERS ^owas’29900 1o*as *499°o ...JUST ARRIVED! 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I quit a good job recently and now I’m depressed and stuck at home where there is little love. I’m not smart enough to get another job and I’m miserable. I know this letter is loo dull and poorly writ­ ten to make your column, but I’m praying that you’ll give me a break. — Desperate Dumb­ bell in Kenttrky. Dear Kentucky: First, try to get your job back. Failing that, go out and get another one. Your biggest problem is lack of self-esteem. Your feelings of worthlessness go back to ear­ ly childhood. I urge you to get counseling at once. You arc a lot better and brignter than you think. Trust me. More than Ann bargained for Dear Teenage Readers: A while back I reprinted the 1978 Sex Test and invited you to submit an updated version that reflected the ’80s. 1 promised to run it. Sorry to go back on my word, but most of the tests I received were not fit for a family newspaper. Here are a few printable questions that reflect the changes during the last decade: Ever had sex in your parents' bedroom to get back at them for being too strict? Ever made a blood vow as proof of sinceri­ ty? (You both cut your wrists with a razor blade and mix bloods.) Ever play Scramble Pills? (You collect all the pills from the medicine cabinet, put them in a bowl and take turns gulping down six at a time.) Ever faked an orgasm? Ever give a guy a punctured condom so it would break and you could hook him? See what I mean, folks. Dear Ann Landers: Your answer to "Lub­ bock Fan" was terrible. Where in the Bible docs it say Jesus had long hair, dummy? There were no cameras in those days and the artists who painted Our Lord's pictures were only guessing. Jesus lived under the Jewish law and followed it to the letter. In Corinthians 11:14 it says. "Does not nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair it is a dishonor to him?" I’ll bet you heard plenty about this from your readers. -- Roseville, Mich. Dear Rose: You're right. 1 did. But it’s good to know that so many of you arc reading the Bible. I’ll bet I received 5,000 letters with that quote from Corinthians. Thanks to all who wrote. No-tag Maggie Dear Ann Landers: Five weeks ago. 1 ; located out of state and took my cat along . ith me. The move was distressing to “Mag­ gie” and she ran off. I notified three organizations interested in the prevention of cruelty to animals, placed newspaper ads and posted signs, but 1 didn't receive a single call. Sad to say the cat was not wearing an ID tag because she was never allowed out of the apartment. Yesterday "Maggie" showed up at the back door emaciated and in shock. In spite of the valiant efforts of a skilled veterinarian, she didn’t make it. I am heartbroken and sickened at the COUNTY OF BARRY Notice it horoby gtvon that the Barry County Plannlng/Zonlng Commission will conduct a public Soaring on August 22. 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in tho County Commissioner’s Room, County Annox Building. 117 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Tho following suctions of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, os amended, will be considered for amendments. ARTICLE III Sedan 3.1 - Definitions (additions, illustrations and clarification) ARTICLE IV Section 4.13 - Development Plan Requirements (amended to increase requirements and to include some environmental precautions) Sedlon 4.18 - Parking and Loading Spaces (amended to alphabetize) Section 4.31 - Guarantee of Conformance (delete) Sedion 4.33 - Refuse (odd time limit to outdoor storage) Sedion 4.40 - Groundwater Protection (new sodion) ARTICLE IIX Sedion 8.1 * 8.2 - Nonconforming Uses (clarifies Board of Appeals responsibility) ARTICLE XI Sedion 11.1 - Flood Hazard Areas (amendJ^lo meet Federal regulations) Interested person desiring to present their views on tho proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Tho complete text of the proposed amendments of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance are available for public inspection ot the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan between the hours of 8:00 o.m.-12:00 p.m. ond 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Fri­ day. Please phone Lindo Anderson. Barry County Planning Director at 94B-4830 for further informetion. Norval E. Thaler, Barry County Clerk (8/18) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board Meeting August 3. 1988 Approved minutes ol July 6. 1988. Discussed possible sewer project with Gary Ar­ nold of Capitol consultants of Lansing. Gave unanimous approval to Supervisor Ed­ wards to sign Hostings Ambulance contract. Approved General Fund budget adjustments by unanimous vote, increasing anticipated income S3.815. and anticipated expenses by $1,815.80. Received and placed on file Treasurer and Zon­ ing Administrator reports. Approval given to proceed with special assess ment for weed control ot Algonquin Lake for a five year period, with proper notices for hearings, etc. Approved by unanimous roll call vote vouchers totaling $5,834.98 General Fund. $37 166 O' Fire Fund, and $594.00 Weed Fund. Adjournment ot 8:45 p.m. Respectfully. Phyllis Fuller Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards Supervisor (8/11) Sending them home Dear Ann Landers: I am 10 years old and read your column every day. This is my first time to write. It’s about people who visit and don’t know when to go home. I have a suggestion. Tell the couple to start a fight. Nobody likes to be around when a man and wife yell at each other. The company will leave fast. I know because it works in our house. - John L. (Baton Rouge) Dear John: Great idea. Here’s another one from an 11-year-old in Tampa. "Bring out a box of oatmeal and say, ‘It’s nearly time for breakfast, folks.’’* Drugs are everywhere. They're'easy to get, easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs and drug use, Ann Landers' newly revised booklet, “The Lowdown on Dope, “ will give you the answers. Send S3 plus a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. 111. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Lake Odessa News: Cyndy Taylor, bride-elect of Kevin Erb, was honored at a bridal shower last Monday evening at the home of Ann Marie Karrah. Kevin will complete his basic training at San D:ego and then will be home for 10 days before they leave for his new assignment. A letter from Marie Warner, former Lake Odessa resident and now a resident of Wickenburg, Ariz., tells of the dry and hot weather there and very little rain. She says hello to all her friends here and says she keeps working at the museum and with the Red Cross at the Senior Citizen Center. Dorothy Erb, Linda and Arnold Erb, with Gerald and Fem Tischer, attended a lawn par­ ty and cafeteria luncheon at the home of Lon­ nie and Anita Ackley Sr. and family. Need­ more Road rural Charlotte. Saturday after­ noon. Virginia McDaniel of Charlotte, grand­ mother of Lonnie was honored for her 90th birthday. A funeral for Ronald VanBuren, age 65, of Lyons, Lake Odessa attorney, were held Thursday at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Ionia. He served as a prosecuting attorney for Ionia County and served in the county with other offices. A veteran of World War II, he received his education at the University of Michigan and had practiced at Portland and Legal Notices OF PUBLIC ON PROPOSED ZOMNG AMENDMENT A-M-2 thought of her suffering. If she had had a tag on she would have had a chance. Please, Ann. tell your readers that if they plan on moving or arc considering taking their pets on vacation, they should be sure to put name lags on them. I wish 1 had. -- In Memory of Maggie (Colorado). Dear Colo.: Sorry about Maggie. The lessons learned best arc those that come with a big price tag. Thanks for reminding us. SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Al! Counties) MORTAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by TERRY A. PROUT and DAGMAR A. PROUT, his wife to FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS t LOAN ASSOCIATION OF DETROIT, a United States corporation, now known as. FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN, a United States corpora­ tion. Mortgagee, dated 5th May. 1978, and record­ ed on Moy 17, 1978 In Liber 236, on page 38, Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY NINE ond 01 /100 DOLLARS ($37,599.01), in­ cluding interest at 8.500 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case me de and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that so d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, ot public vendue, ot the Barry County Court House, In Hostings. Michigan, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. on September 1. 1988. Said premises are situated in the Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and ore describ­ ed os:. Lot 46. Al-Gon-Quin Estates, a subdivision in the southeast fractional 1/4 section 2. town 3 north, range 9 west, Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 4 of Plots, on Page 22. The redemption period shall be six months from the dole of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dole of such sale. Doted: June 29. 1988 Peter E. O'Rourke 200 First Federal Bldg., Dotroit, Michigan 48226 FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN, a United States Corporation Mortgagee (8/11) Synopsis HASTINGS CARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Monday. August 1. 1988 Seven board members present. Board accept the sign that Robert Casey made for the Township Holl. Robert Casey attended conference at Bedford Township, explained progressive recycling methods. Meet with D.N.R. also South Central Mich. Plan­ ning Commission on Aug. 5. at 10:00 a.m. on Public Access sites for recreation oreo property. Approved payment on all bills. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Juanita A. Slocum — Clerk Attested By: Richard C. Thomas — Supervisor PUBLICATION and NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 88-247 DO In the matter of Daniel J. Keller Shirley A neller It is hereby ordered that Shirley Keller shall answer a civil action now pending in Barry Co. Cir­ cuit Court on or before Sept 20 >988. Failure to answer shall result in a lodgement by default for the release demanded in the complaint filed in this court. Dated July 21 1988 ,» ia. (8 had been at Lake Odessa several years. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, a son and grandchildren. Linda and Arnold Erb, Nancy Hendrick and Cindy Taylor left by plane Wednesday night for San Diego, Calif., as Kevin Erb completed his basic training in the Marine Corps and returned home with the family. Emily Jo, weighing eight pounds, joins a sister, Katie at the home of their parents Bruce and Julie MacDonald of Lake Odessa after be­ ing bom June 12 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Grandparents are Chuck and Dixie Larsen of Ionia, Bob and Judy Cross of Lake Odessa and Roger and Phyllis MacDonald off Saranac. Great grandparents are Grace Larsen of Ionia, Mr. and Mrs. William Stalter of Lake Odessa and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Terrel of Saranac. The fall term of the Lakewood school system begins in the last week of August, but there will be no school over the Labor Day weekend. The Rev. Herbert Kinsey of Lowell was in town Wednesday, and he called on Susie Hansburger at Pennock Hospital and Ruth Peterman at her home before attending a party at the Cunningham Acres. Thursday was the official dose of the summer recreation program at the Jordan Lake beach as x fun day was held and enjoyed by the many young people who participated. Curt Johnson, the coordinator, said there would be lifeguards stationed at the beach for the rest of the summer. Bertha and Mike Peak and family have been entertaining relatives from the Chicago area and they made a trip to Greenville and area while here. They also visited a fruit orchard. Pennock Hospital Birth Announcements TWINS Aaron and Dawn Snider of Hastings, Aug. 5, girl, bom 8:28 a.m. and weighed 5 lbs., IW ozs., boy. 8:30 a.m. and weighed 5 lbs., 2M ozs. IT’S A GIRL Michael and Kimberly Steeby of Mid­ dleville. Aug. 2, 5:56 a.m., 8 lbs., 7 ozs. Amanda Cherie bom to Scott and Wendy Smith of Westminster, Colo., July 9, 6 lbs., 8 ozs. Grandparents are Wendell aid Marlene Smith of Hastings and Merle and Billy June Callis of La Grange, Texas. Andy and Joshua Oleson are proud to an­ nounce the arrival of their sister, Allison Lee Oleson. She was bom March 5. 1988 in In­ cheon South Korea. She is also welcomed by her parents Thomas and Beverly Oleson of 540 Durkee Street. Nashville, Mich. She ar­ rived in Chicago in July 29. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Gould of Nashville Michigan and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Oleson of Aurora. III. IT’S A BOY Mark and Julie Storey of Hastings, Aug. 8, 1:32 p.m., 8 lbs., I oz. Thomas and Sandra Peck of Hastings, Aug. 3. 7:33 p.m., 6 lbs., 10 ozs. Michael and Michelle Duits of Hastings, Aug. 1, 2:49 p.m., 7 lbs. David and Heather Patrick of Lake Odessa. Aug. 4. 6:22 a.m., 7 lbs., 10M ozs. David and Christine Keller of Hastings. 5:41 p.m., 7 lbs., 5W*ozs. Zachary James, bom to David and Sharon Drake of Caledonia. July 16. 1:50 a.m., 9 lbs., 9 ozs., 20 inches long. Proud grand­ parents are Mr. Arthur Drake of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rudd of Middleville. Bom at St. Mary s Hospital. Grand Rapids. Michael Robert, July 30. to Bob and Irene Roth of Lowell. 8:26 a.m.. 6 lbs.. 8 ozs.. 19^ inches long. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Endres of Lake Odessa and Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Roth of Clarksville. Great-grandparents are Mrs. Alta Endres of Freeport and Mr. and Mrs. Morris Carter of Clarksville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 11, 1988 — Page 7 From Tims to Time... by—Esther Walton Hastings— 50 Years Aqo...August 1938 The site of one of the last blacksmiths shops in Hastings on Center Street, south side, between Michigan and Jefferson. Marijuana weed is on display in the Banner window, claims the headlines for Aug. 4. What was all the interest? According to the article, "The marijuana plants, male and female exhibited in the Banner office this week have attracted a great d.al of attention. They were furnished us by a farmer who rais­ ed it as a matter of scientific interest and education,...” The article stated, "it is a dangerous drug that has become of interna­ tional concern." The article goes on to tell the history of it and its various legal uses. It finishes with, "Federal narcotic officials and state police are working diligently to locate and eradicate all patches of marijuana and the solicit the aid of good citizens in stamping it out." Charlton Park announced its two-day festival and homecoming featuring Indians from various sections of Michigan. The City of Hastings summer playground was having "Wheel Days." The event featured races and prizes. "1,264 names were registered at the four playgrounds during the past week" declared the article. The shcrifTs department made the news with two small items. In one. a group of boy scouts at Gun Lake were holding an initiating ceremony "which was not part of scouting.” They were making so much noise that the neighbors thought someone was being killed. Tt.e second item also occurred at Yankee Spr­ ings. It was an account of a nudist camp being operated on the Yankee, Springs Recreational Area. Investigation failed to turn up any bare facts. “The officers are satisfied that it was just an imaginary case." Under "South Thomapple" heading was a sign of the times, "A new electric line under the name of rural electrification for Michigan farmers, the O & A Electric, company were here securing the right of way to set poles." The item reminds us that it hasn't been such a long time since we have had electric service, and what changes that made in our lives. The Aug. 11 issue reminded voters that they needed to be registered so they could vote at the primary on Sept. 13. Summertime was the time for camps and the Wesleyan Camp open­ ed its session at the Pennock campground on S. Broadway. Citing, "It is expected that 400 will stay on the grounds in tents, cottage and dormitories, four new cottages having been erected since last year. The attendance will be augmented by several hundred from this and the surrounding communities who attend the services regularly." Summer time was also the time for swimm­ ing accidents and this issue carried an account of a drowning at Carter Lake. Charlton Park reported good attendance for its pioneer picnic. "Crowds estimated at 2,000 on Saturday and 5,000 during the day Sunday exceeded all expectations of the spon­ sors of the Pioneer and Old Settlers picnic at Charlton Park last weekend. Nearly 200 In­ dians from the Ottawa and Potawatami tribes were in camp Saturday and Sunday and seem­ ed to enjoy the entire program." A new law was explained. "On July 30 last tliere became effective a law known as 'The Federal Firearms Act,’ which was passed at the recent session of congress...” The law licensed the dealers and manufacturers of firearms. Under "Some Interesting Facts ABout Local Concerns" A.R. Taylor was featured with his Taylor Shoe store, saying he has started his business in 1935 and specialized in corrective footwear. One difference between today’s newspaper and fifty years ago was, fifty years ago when a probate estate was settled, the details of the estate were written up in the newspaper. That almost never happens today. The Aug. 18 edition carried such a story. It was the disbursement of an estate belonging to a Chancey Townsends. He left money to the community of Delton, the township of Prairieville, North Prairieville Cemetery, and Pennock Hospital. The Barry County Supervisors were taken on an inspection tour of Yankee Springs recreation area. They visited "Murphy" swimming beach. Circle Pines camp and Long Lake camp. A change in the election laws gave the voters a secret vote on primary day. Before this, a person had to declare party preference before being issued a ballot. As this changed the way people voted, a long article gave in­ structions on how to go about the whole process. Another long article dealt with a speech given to the Commercial club by Thomas B. Crawford on “How Capone Gang was SmMhed". The speech told about organized crime in Chicago and how nice it was "that people living in communities like Hastings ought to apprecieie how much more desirable life is in such deen, orderly towns than it is in the boss-riddeh big cities..." PerfaapB «ome of the best news was the an­ nouncement that M-37 will be paved for 7.2 miles between Hastings and Middleville. Previous to the paving, the road was a windy dirt road. C.B. Hodges, proprietor of Hodge's jewelry was featured under “Local Con­ cerns”. It tells of Hodge’s coming to Hastings from Ionia in 1931. and taking over the old Pancoast and Noble jewelry store. It also mentions their new home they erected on S. Church Street was "almost ready for occupancy." The last issue in the month of August gave an editorial type of article telling the value of resort property in Barry County. "The Ban­ ner was consistently favored a policy in this county that would develop its large asset in its many resort lakes." begins the article. It goes on to state that to double the resort property "three things are necessary... One is to... im­ prove the roads... Another is to advertise the country’s resort lakes. A third, and the most important part of the work needed to be done, to increase the resort possibilities of the coun­ ty is for the citizens of the county as in­ dividuals. and the county as an organization, to largely increase the good works which the Barry County Road and Gun Club is doing to stock our resort lakes with game fish." The 1938 slogan of the Barry County Fair was "Bigger and Better Than Ever" and a long piece told of all the upcoming events and shows that were scheduled for the September fair. "Work is progressing ’ rapidly on the preliminary work at the new tourist park be­ ing developed on North Broadway." stated another Aug. 25 article. "The foundation of the old buildings have been removed and the collection of debris that has long been an eyesore, has been hauled into low spots and covered over. The billboards have been removed, the brush and unsightly trees have been cut down and the remaining trees trimm­ ed. The front part of the grounds has been nicely graded and is assuming a very attrac­ tive appearance.” The Hastings Cooperative Shipping Association employed Harold Newkirk as its stock buyer. This changed the manner in which the livestock was graded before it was sold. Previous livestock had to be brought to the Hastings stock yards and were graded there. Under the new plan livestock was grad­ ed before it left the farm. "This will take less of the time of the grower and be more satisfactory all around.” stated the article. A report of the eight weeks of the summer recreational program was given to the city council and “a total of 7,132 registrations ap­ peared on the books." The cost per child was 13 cents a day. On page 2 was a report of the Maple Grove Pioneer Reunion. “The centennial program of Maple Grove Township last year aroused new interest in pioneer affairs and accordingly a crowd of nearly 200 gathered at the Wilcox Church on Sunday for the second reunion, in spite of threatening weather conditions early in the day... After a basket dinner, an enroll­ ment of those in attendance was begun as a permanent historical record and an inspection in interest relics, papers, Bibles, and pictures were enjoyed.” The article gave many names of the early pioneers in that area. An article of current history was right *■ '^e the pioneer article "Blacksimth shops .nark trend of time," giving an account of how in early days everyone was dependent upon the blacksmith and now “but three blacksmith and two shops, in this city today, where there were more than a dozen a few years ago. The oldest blacksmith in this city, both in point of time and the time spent in working at the trade, is P.S. Sparks. He began working with his father, who was also a blacksmith, and has worked at the trade for more than 50 years... The other two blacksmiths in the city arc Clyde Miller, who conducts a shop on S. Dib­ ble. and Samuel White, employed at his trade by the Piston Ring factory... “as much work is done on autos in the blacksmith shop today as there is on wagons and buggies.” ends the article. The featured business under "local con­ cerns" was the Hastings City Bank which “has served this city and community for near­ ly 52 years. Adding to its service to meet the continuously changing conditions, it has kept pace with the city and county in their growth and has ever merited the confidence of the people who have patronized it... Today it is the oldest state bank in Michigan doing business under its original charter — charter No. 11.” This information was a compliment to the bank, as so many banks had to go under reorganization during the depression. What it was saying was this bank survived the depres­ sion unscratchcd. Woodland News l^ibor Day weekend activities are being planned for Woodland Glendon Curtis is organizing a softball tournament that will run from 6:30 p.m.. Friday through Monday. A pancake breakfast will be served at Woodland United Methodist Church on Satur­ day morning from 7:30 to 9 a.m. A free-will offering will be taken. The annual "Art Under the Maples" show is being arranged by Terri Cappon and Shelley Steward, and will be held Saturday, from 10 a.m. until dark in the village park. In conjunction with the art and craft show, food stands, games such as a dunking booth, and other activities will be held in the park. A horseshoe tournament, both singles and doubles, will begin at 10 a.m. Jeff Steward is chairman of that event. Woodland’s annual homecoming parade will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. Entrants should meet at Woodland School around noon. Grand Marshals will be Lucy Jordan, retiring township treasurer, and Wayne Henney. retiring township supervisor. David Niclhamcr is parade chairman. Sesquiccntcnnial movies will be shown by Shirley and Galen Kilmer on Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. The Lions Club annual chicken barbecue will be served in the park from 4 to 7 p.m. This dinner usually attracts over 700 people. The chicken is cooked by High’s from the Elkhart, Ind., area. Sunday will feature water games with Woodland Fire Department and Water Gals, the fire department auxiliary. These games will start at 2 p.m. and other fire departments are invited. The weekend traditionally closes with a gospel concert. This year’s will be held at Woodland United Methodist Church and will feature the Woodland Gospel Singers and guests. This concert will begin at 7 p.m. In case of rain, all Saturday events will be held on Monday. Anyone with helpful suggestions for mak­ ing this Woodland Homecoming weekend memorable should call Betty or Glendon Cur­ tis or the chairman of any one special event. The Woodland Town House will hold an open house for the new room on the north side of the old building this weekend. The new room is paneled with untrimmed boards from a large maple tree that grew in Carl Enz’ woods. Live music, food and drink specials, entertainment and balloons are scheduled for Friday and Saturday.* Cathy Lucas rode to the Mackinac area with her daughter. Terry Lucas Stamer. and the Stamer family last week. They enjoyed camping on Lake Huron and visiting Mackinac Island. On the island, the Stamer family visited the fort, and Gene and Terry rented bicycles to tour the sights. Nine-yearold Christy rode a tandem bicycle with her father, and 5-ycar-old Melanie rode the horse by Catherine Lucas carnages with Grandma Lucas. Everyone had a great day despite the record heat. They returned to Woodland Thursday evening. On Friday, the Stamer family began the trip back to Atlanta, Ga., where they live. They planned to visit several sights in Ohio. Ken­ tucky and Tennessee before getting home. Garold McMillen was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids Friday night where he received treatment for pneumonia. He returned to Woodland early Saturday morning and is recovering at home. Bob Crockford is in Butterworth Hospital where he will have surgery this week. Jim and Barbara Muehl from Torrence, Calif., are spending a few weeks with Harold and Nell Stannard. This week they flew to visit some friends in North Dakota for a few days. They will return to Woodland before making some other short side trips. This past weekend, Jim and Kathy Stowell moved out of the home where they have lived for several years, the former Grozinger farm house. They will be staying in a Jordan Lake cottage owned by friends until they can build a new home on Jordan Road. Paul and Christa Ambacher and their children, Carinna and Hogel from near Nabem, West Germany were recent house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Winkler. Christa and Dick are cousins. On Aug. I, the German cousins, Virgie Winkler, Rex and Frieda Karcher, Victor Eckardl and Betty Smith enjoyed dinner and a pleasant visit at Habers Restaurant in Ionia. Later in the day, some of the.folks including the Nabems, visited the Armbruster dairy barns, the Lakewood United Methodist Church, the Eckardt home and the Karcher home at Eagle Point. The German cousins left Aug. 4 for their return trip to Frankfort, West Germany, after spending three weeks visiting in the United States and Canada. Rev. George Speas and his family spent one weekend of his vacation with his mother and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Demond, at Houghton Lake. They spent another weekend with daughter, Jan, and her hus­ band, Jim Hulett, in the Detroit area. During the week, while Nadine Speas worked, George and daughter. Beth, were able to get over to Lake Michigan and make some other short trips. Rev. Speas returned to work last Monday and conducted services at Kilpatrick on Sun­ day. After Mrs. Speas finishes working for the summer, the family plans to take the final week of their vacation and get away together for more than a weekend. Rev. Janelie Gerken, pastor of the Delta Mills United Methodist Church, will speak at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. She formerly served the Mt. Pleasant Trinity-Chippewa Churches. Delta Mills United Methodist Church became a station church'this year. Rev. Gerken was ordained an Elder in the United Brethren Church. She was elected a full member of the West Michigan Conference this past June. She, husband Tim, and son. Alec, live in Lansing. The public is invited to hear her speak. Second annual Crooked Lake Assoc. Auction on August 20 Now, A Central Cleaning System in the Carpet Cleaning Tradition of a Hoover® Upright! Hastings Sweeper Shop 117 South Jefferson Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 OPEN: 9:30 to 5 Mon.-Frl; 9:30 to 1 Sat. 948-8103 The Second Annual Crooked Lake Associa­ tion Auction will be Saturday. Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. Sharp at the Barry Township Hall park­ ing lot. Kendall Tobias actionecr. ...on ... USED EQUIPMENT GARDEN TRACTORS amd MOWERS □ 1987 John Deere 180 With 46" mower With 38” mower □ 1977 John Deere lOO With 36” mower □ 1977 John Deere 300 Hydro With 48” mower □ 1976 John Deere 212 Hyd. 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(M-37), Hastings 616-945-9526 All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 11, 1988 End of summer: high school football is back Thirty-one youngsters greeted new Hastings coach Bill Kai pinski Wednesday on the first day of football practice allowed by the the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Karpinski takes over the varsity reigns from Jeff Simpson, who resigned last year after six seasons as varsity coach. Simpson is the Hastings jayvcc coach while Chris Warren heads the freshman squad. Karpinski coached Hastings from 1975-1979. compiling a fine 31-14 mark, ty­ ing for one Twin Valley title while winning a second outright. In 18 years of coaching at five schools. Karpinski has an outstanding 118-38-6 mark and eight conference championships. The return to coaching should be smooth, said Karpinski, who counted 10 lettermen among the 31 players who showed for Wednesday’s opening practice. “I feel good, excited.” Karpinski said. "I’m real happy to be back working with the kids. It’s a good bunch of kids." The MHSAA said padlcss football practices could begin Aug. 10 with the other seven fall sports teams commencing Aug. 15. The first available date for contact sessions is Aug. 15 if three three of padlcss practice has occurred. Regardless of when football practice begins, schools must conduct three days of padlcss drills and 14 total days of practice before the first competition. Hastings has yet to schedule its annual scrimmage with Plainwell, but the Saxons will open the regular season Sept. 2 at Lakewood. The decision to cut the optional week of padless, or conditioning, workouts to three days came after an MHSAA survey of schools last fall. The consensus of school ad­ ministrators and coaches was that three days of optional workouts before contact was an appropriate length of time. Hastings is currently in two-a-day practice sessions, working out in the morning from 9-11 and in the afternoon from 2-4. Coaches stress agility and conditioning drills for the first week. Other Saxon sports teams start next week Aug. 13— Womens softball tourna­ ment— A womens softball tournament will be held at the Roll-a-Rama in Hastings. The cost is $95. First through third sponsor and first place individual trophies. Cali 945-2872 or 948-2814 to enter. Aug. 20— Bowhunters clinic— Will be held at Al and Pete’s in Hastings from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Manufacturing representatives and seminars highlight the day. Aug. 20— Mens softball tournament— A mens softball tournament will be held at the Roll-a-Rama in Hastings. The cost is $95. First through third sponsor and first place in­ dividual trophies. Call 945-2872 or 948-2814 to enter. Aug. 20— Golf Tournament— An 18-hole. four-man scramble will be held at Riverbend Golf Course. The event is spon­ sored by the Hastings Athletic Boosters and costs $20. Call 945-3238 for tee times bet­ ween 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Aug. 27— Basketball tournament— A three-on-three basketball tournament will be held on Court St. in conjunction with SummerFcst. The entry fee is $10 and forms can be picked up at WBCH and the Village Squire. Aug. 27— Fishing contest— Sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Office and open to youngsters 4-16 years. The contest will be held at the Fish Hatchery. Call 948-4862 to enter. Aug. 27- Hastings SummerFest Bike Tour— Entrants have their choice of 150K or 25 or 62-mile trips. The cost is $12 with the tour running from 7-10:30 a.m. Call 948-8904 or 623-8329 for more information. Sept. 2-5— Softball tournament— The annual Woodland Labor Day tournament will be held in Woodland. The cost is $100 and the field is limited to 20 teams. Call 367-4504 or 367-4848 to enter. Football is the only Hastings sport which kicked off its fall season this week, but the opening practice for the rest of the Saxon (cams are right around the comer. Under the new pay-lo-participate guidelines, all athletes must have paid the $125 fee before practice, and should bring receipts verifying payment to their first practive. Athletes should also bring physical ex­ amination cards if they haven’t already turned them in. Basketball practice for all high school girls will begin Aug. 17 at 9 a.m. in the high school gym, giving the team three full weeks of prac­ tice. said varsity coach Ernie Strong. The junior varsity squad will be coached by Pat Murphy. The varsity eagers’ first game will be against Mason in the Portland Invitational, an annual tip-off tournament Sept. 1. The jayvees will make their 1988 debut on Wednesday, Aug. 31. The soccer team, headed by Doug Mepham at the varsity level and Larry Melendy with the jayvee squad, will start with two-a-days practice Aug. 15 from 9 to 11 a.m. and again from 3 to 5 p.m. Players are to meet in the lecture hall to go over rules at 9 a.m., and should bring two sets of shoes to practice. The first soccer game will be against Mid­ dleville at Johnson Field Wednesday. Aug. 31. Boys and girls who want to run on the cross-country team this year should meet at the west doors of the high school gym at 8 a.m. Aug. 15. said coach Jack Longstreet. The first meet, against Lowell, will be Aug. 30 at Hastings. Giris on the tennis team this year will have practice from 8:30 to 10 a.m., Monday through Friday, beginning Aug. 15. The coach is Donna Earls. The first tennis match of the season will be at 4 p.m. Sept. I at home against Gull Lake. Hastings Country Club will be the site of the golf squad's first practice under coach Gordon Cole. The boys should meet at the golf course Aug. 15 at 8:30 a.m. and should bring their own equipment. The Saxon golfers' first match will be at Otsego on Tuesday. Aug. 23. [ Sports ] Individuals interested in placing a free item in Upcoming Sports should contact Sieve Vedder at 945-9554. Hastings Country Club Men’s Golf Results Hasting* Country Club Mon’s Monday Night Golf League -BLUE MVI1I0M— MATCH RESULTS M/06... E. Soramon S4-4 B, to,, ty 46-4: J. Rugg 45-4; H. Botlchor 49-4; J. Ketchum 39-4; G. Cove 49-4; H. BoHcher 49-0, G. Cove 49-0; T. Dunahm 57-0; D. O'Connor 47-0: G. Gahan 52-0; W. Nitz 50-0; D. Jarman 49-2: J. Rugg 45-4; G. Gahan 52-4; J. Jacobs 40-4; J. Ketchum 39-4; J. Coleman 42-2; D. O'Connor 47-2; H. Bot­ cher 49-0; W. Nitz 50-0; E. Mathew* 444). D. Goodyear 49-0: T. Sutherland 42-2. STANDINGS... T. Sutherland 42; J. Jacobi 36. J. Rugg 32; G. Cove 31; B. losty 30; D. Goodyear 29; H. Bottcher 25; D. Jarman 24; G. Gahan 23; J. Kennedy 23; J. Coleman 22; W. Nitz 22; L. Korn- itodt 21; E. Soremon 21; E. Mathew* 20; D. O'Connor 18; T. Dunham IB. PAIRING FOR 8/15 BACK NINE... D. Goodyear v*. G. Cove; D. Jarman vs. H. Bottcher. W. Nitz vs. T. Sutherland: E. Mathews vi. G. Gahan; J. Col­ eman v*. J. Jacobi: E. Sorenson vs. J. Rugg: T. Dunham vs. D. O'Connor; J. Ketchum vi. J. Ken­ nedy; L. Kornitodt vi. 8. losty. -GOLD DIVISION— AAATCH RESULTS 8/08... J. Fisher 35-3: G. Holman 39-4; B. Miller 38-4; G. Hamaty 42-3; D. Foster 43- 1; L. lang 53-0; J. Hoke 47-0; B. Wiersum 41-1; T. Chase 41-4; G. Holman 39-4; B. Stock 44-2; D. Foster 43-4; 8. Young* 46-0; A. Francik 53-0; B. Krueger 40-2; L. Long 53-0. STANDINGS... B. Krueger 35; J. Hoke 29. G. Hamaty 28; J. Hoke 28; B. Wiersum 25; T. Chase 25; G. Ironside 23; B. Stack 23; A. Francik 22; J. Fisher 21; B. Young* 2'; D. loranger 20; H. Wat­ tle* 20; D. Foster 19; B. Miller 17; L. Lang 16; B. Vanderveen 16. PAIRING FOR 8/15 FRONT NINE... A. Francik vs. T. Chase; B. Youngs vs. 8. Vanderveen: L. Long vs. J. Fisher; D. Foster vs. B. Wiersum: H. Wattles vs. G. Holman; B. Miller vs. D. Loranger; B. Stock vs. J. Hoke: G. Ironside vs. 8. Krueger. -RED DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8/08...G. Lawrence 51-4; M. Dor­ man 51-3; L. Perry 41-4; J. Hopkins 47-4; B. Stanley 57-0; H. Burke 51-1; D. Jacobs 50-0; G. Lawrence 51-3: M. Pearson 50-4; G. Crothers 47-4; H. Stanlake 51-4; D. Jacobs 50-1; G. Etter 55-0: P. Lubleniecki 51-0; C. Morey 58-0. STANDINGS... G. Crothers 34; G. Lawrence 34; M. Dorman 31; J. Hopkins 29; H. Burke 28; T. Naughton 28; C. Morey 26: M. Pearson 25; H. Stanlake 24; P. Lubleniecki 21; D. Jacobs 21; B. Stanley 21; P. Siegel 20; D. Holl 19 L. Perry 16; G. Etter 15. PAIRING FOR 8/15 BACK NINE... G. Lawrence vs. P. Siegel; 8. Stanley vs. L. Perry: D. Hall vs. M. Pearson; G. Etter vs. M. Dorman: T. Naughton vs. D. Jacobs: J. Hopkins vs. C. Morey: P. Lubleniecki vs. : H. Stanlake vs. G. Crothers. Law wins out Dawn Morawski of The Law women's softball team crosses home plate in her team’s 18-2 win over P-Ring. The Law is now 1-'-2 and in first place, 27? games ahead of James Electric. SUBSCRIBE...to the Banner for all your LOCAL NEWS! -SILVER DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8/06...B. Cook 47-4; D. Brower 44- 4; D. Welton 47-4; P. Mogg Sr. 34-4; P. Mogg Jr. 34-4; B. LoJoye 47-4; P. Mogg Sr. 41-3; R. Miller 38- 0; R. Dawe 46-0; P. Mogg Sr. 41-0: T. Hording 39- 0: G. Begg 45-0: R. Dawe 46-0: J. Laubaugh 41-1; K. Burnett 37-4; D. Brower 42-4; D. Welton 47-4; P. Mogg Jr. 38-4; T. Harding 39-4; D. Gauss 43-4; D. Beduhn 55-0; R. Beyer 40-0; G. Pratt 46-0; K. Burnett 43-0; J. Hubert 51-0; J. Panfil 44-0. STANDINGS...D. Welton 39; P. Mogg Jr. 37; R. Beyer 35; J. Laubaugh 35; G. Begg 33; G. Pratt 31; R. Miller 27; D. Gauss 25; J. Hubert 24; D. Brower 24; B. Cook 22: D. Beduhn 21; T. Harding 20: P. Mogg Sr. 18; J. Panfil 16; B. LoJoye 15; K. Burnett 11: R. Dawe 7. PAIRING FOR 8/15 FRONT NINE... B. Cook vs. R. Beyer; G. Begg vs. D. Beduhn; 8. LoJoye vs. J. Laubaugh; J. Hubert vs. R. Dawe: P. Mogg Sr. vs. T. Harding K. Burnett vs. G. Pratt; D. Welton vs. P. Mogg Sr.. R. Miller vs. J. Panfil; D. Gauss vs. 0. Brower. -WHITE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8 08... K. Boyer 47-4; J. Toburen 41-4; R. Newton 58 0; F. Markle 54-0; J. Toburen 41-4; J. Voidman 41-4; I. Englehort 54-0; L. Engl ehart 54 -0. STANDINGS... J. Voidman 28: F. Markle 28; K. Beyer 28: N. Gardner 26. J. Toburen 25; C. Crutlenden 23; T. Krul 23. R. Teegorden 21; G. Brown 18: R. Newton 18: D. Dimmers 16: M. Dimond 15; W. Allen 12: S. Carter 10; I. Englehort 9: 8. Allen 8. PAIRING FOR 8 15 BACK NINE... D. Dimmers vs. C. Cruttenden: F. Markle vs. B. Allen; M. Dimond vs. J. Toburen; R. Teegorden vs. W. Allen; K. Beyer vs. T. Krul; J. Veldmon vs. S Carter; G. Brown vs. L. Englehort. USA Olympic baseball team to visit this area The American Amateur Baseball Congress (AABC) and Battle Creek Area Amateur Sports Association (BCAASA) have announced the appearance of the United Slates Olympic baseball team in Battle Creek August 16 and 17. The national team, which will represent the United States in the upcoming Seoul, Korea 1988 Olympic Games, features many of the top collegiate baseball players in the nation. They will play each night against an AABC Stan Musial Division All-Star team. It will be the team’s only appearance in Michigan and the mid western area. The Olym­ pians leave Battle Creek for Italy and competi­ tion in the World Games, before heading to Korea. Games will be played in Bailey Stadium, each a 7 p.m. Tickets are available at a cost of $2 each with children under seven years old free. “Tickets are priced at a very affordable cost,” said Al Bobrofsky, BCAASA President and Mayor of Battle Creek. “What a great event to come to our city and for all of the baseball fans in the Great Lakes area. Our city is ready to roll out the red carpet, and we (BCAASA) hope fans will support this great happening," Bobrofsky said. The games are hosted by the BCAASA, a non-profit organization suppaling amateur sports in the Battle Creek area, and the AABC, which will provide the competition for the game from its older aged division. Plymouth Motor Division and Oscar Mayer are helping to share costs of the Olympic visit. In addition local support has been gathered from the Kellogg Company, Domino's Pizza, Bill Knapp’s, Chi Chi’s, Stouffer Battle Creek Hotel, City of Battle Creek, Elias Brothers, Speed’s Coffee Shops, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, McDonald’s, Custer Post 54, Michi­ gan Air National Guard, Lakeview Square Mall, Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commer­ ce, WBCK Radio 930, WNWN, Allas Sales and Kellogg Community College. “Remember 1984, when Battle Creek’s representative team defeated the Olympic team,” AABC President Joe Cooper said, “well, we’re getting two cracks at doing it again." Cooper is also vice-president of the United States Baseball Federation, directly responsible for bringing the team into Battle Creek. Ear!; plans for the team include a Fellow­ ship of Christian Athletes breakfast, a public appearance at the Lakeview Square Mall at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16 with an autograph session and a Chamber of Commerce spon­ sored picnic Wednesday at noon. For more information call 966-3371 or 781-2002. u/liaSti,l9S footb?11 Coach 8111 Karpinski met with his 1988 Saxon grid team Wednesday morning. a ' Hastings Softball Standings Hastings Men’s Softball Standings Gold Hast. Merchants..........................................10-5 Bourdo’s...................................................... 10-5 Hastings Softball Club.................................9-5 Diamond Club............................................. 8-7 Athletes For Christ...................................... 7-8 MV Merchants.......................................... 4-11 McDonald’s................................................ 4-11 Silver Hastings Sanitary................... 15-1 Viatec........................................ 12-3 Larry Poll Realty........................................ 11-5 Hast. Mutual................... 9-7 Middleville Tool & Die............................... 9-7 Fiberglass...................................................... 8-8 Proline...........................................................8-8 Flexfab........................................................3-11 B&B.............................................................2-14 Bliss............................................................. 1-14 Results Larry Poll 11. Bliss 1: Flexfab 22, Bliss 5: Bourdo 14. MV 4: Fiberglass 13, Proline 3; Hast. Merchants 10. HSBC 6; Sanitary 30, B&B 1; Viatec 9. Middleville 6; Viatec 15, Middleville 3; Diamond Club 9. McDonald’s 8: Athletes 10, McDonald’s 6. Homerun Contest Gold Robinson. Hast. Merchants 7, Maurer. Athletes 5. Hanford. HSBC 3. (6 with 2) Silver Crasser. Middleville 8, Leach, Sanitary 3 (3 with 2). Next week’s schedule Aug. 17 6: 30 Bliss vs. Fiberglass 7: 30 Proline vs. Flexfab 8: 30 Sanitary vs. Flexfab Aug. 18 ' 6: 30 Diamond Club vs. Hast. Merchants 7: 30 Bourdo vs. Athletes 8: 30 Viatcc vs. Fiberglass Aug. 19 6: 15 Larry Poll vs. Middleville 7: 15 Bliss vs. Mutual 8: 15 Softball Club vs. McDonald’s 9: 15 Softball Club vs. MV Hastings Women's Softball Standings The Law...................................................... 14-2 James Electric............................................ 11-4 Blue Hammer..............................................11-5 Unity Satellite.............................................. 6-0 Big Wheel.................................................... 6-9 City Bank....................................................4-11 P-Ring.........................................................2-13 Results Aug. 8 James Electric 32, P-Ring 6; The Law 16. Unity Satellite 15; Blue Hammer 7. Big Wheel 0. Aug. 9 The Law 18. P-Rmg 2; James Electric 13, Unity Satellite 5; Blue Hammer 12. City Bank 4. Woodland seeking teams for tourney Woodland will hold its annual Labor Day softball tournament Sept. 2-5. The tourna­ ment will be limited to 20 teams. Sponsor trophies will be awarded to the first three placers while the toumment champion also receives individual trophies. The entry fee is $100. Cail 367-4504 or 367-4848 to enter. Hastings man hits hole-in-one shot Nick Carter of Hastings scored a hole-inone Iduring the American Cancer Society Golf Championship at the Muskegon Elks Club last Sunday. Carter aced the course’s 14th hole, a 130-yard, part-3 hole. Cirter us­ ed an eight-iron for his first-ever hole-in-one. Wins title The Miller Real Estate team, champions of the HYAA baseball league. (Front row left to right) Mike Toburen, Todd Sanlnocencio, Brian Bolton, Chad Price, Robert Wager, Justin Reid (second row) Josh Hanford, Jared Nichols. Jason Miller, Sparky Weedall, Shawn Raymond, Aaron Kensington, Jason Merrick. Missing are Scott McKelvey, Cory Hamilton. Coaches are Dave Nichols and Gary Sanlnocencio. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 11, 1988 — Page 9 Founders Weekend starts this Friday in Downtown Delton Founders Weekend, a festival to celebrate Delton's heritage, takes place this Friday and Saturday in the southwest Barry County community. The 15th annual event starts with bingo games, sponsored by the Delton Kellogg Athletic Boosters at noon on Friday in a tent located across from the elementary school. The public is invited to attend a smorgasbord dinner from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Faith United Methodist Church. The meal, available for a free will offering, will include four different kinds of meat, salads, vegetables and desserts. The church is located at 503 S. Grove St. (M-43) in Delton. The Delton Sweet Adelines will be singing a variety of songs in a free outdoor concert at 7:30 that evening near the Delton Kellogg Middle School. “We will be taking the audience on a musical trip that will include 42nd Street in New York where, we’ll find ‘A Little Old Lady in Tennis Shoes* (to sing about) and we’ll do our Oklahoma medley and other songs," said Director Pat Williams who will lead the chapter along with her assistant, Nan­ cy Guthrie. A patriotic segment, including “Let There Be Peace on Earth," "This is My Country" and “I Believe” will be part of the Adelines' show. Members also will be dressed in patriotic costumes, white Presses trimmed with red and blue sequins. During intermission of their program, Jen­ nifer Conner. 17, will be coronated as “Miss Delton" and members of her royal court — Carrie Tobin, runner-up; Leslie Engle, Min­ dy Tigchelaar and Tracy Delaphiano — will be presented. Parade grand marshals, Clare and Nellie Richards, will be honored for their contributions to the community. Las Vegas Night at the VFW Hall, off Delton Rd., will conclude Friday's activities. The Las Vegas-style gambling with play money begins at 8 p.m. and continues until midnight. Participants must be 18 or over to play. Cash prizes will be awarded. On Saturday, an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast will be served at the Delton Fire Station from 6 to 10 a.m. An all day arts and crafts show and flea market opens at 8 a.m. on the lawn of the Delton Elementary School. More than 100 ex­ hibitors are expected.Senior citizens will be serving homemade refreshments at the arts and crafts show and the Bernard Historical Society will have a booth. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., an antique engine and tractors display will be featured on the east side of M-43, across from the school. An old buzz saw rig will be used to slice watermelon between 2-3 p.m. and spectators are invited to taste the fruit. Bingo games will be conducted again on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the out­ door tent. A parade that will include Shrincrs. clowns, horse drawn vehicles, bikes and eight cars from the Corvette Club of Battle Creek will get underway at 12 noon. Clare and Nellie Richards will ride in horse drawn car­ riages as grand marshals of the 28-unit parade. Miss Delton and her court also will ride in horse-drawn carriages. Bucky Boudeman of Hickory Corners will have an antique car in the parade. Children are invited to decorate their bikes or horses and join the line-up. There will be prizes for the first, second and third place bikes. Also parade participation ribbons and prizes for the best costumes and a prize for the best float will be given. A barbequed chicken dinner will start im­ mediately after the parade and continue to 5 p.m. at die comer of M-43 and Delton Road, on the school grounds. The Delton Moose Lodge will serve the meal and diners will have a choice of a quarter-chicken dinner for $3 or a half-chicken for S4.50. Dulcimer music will fill the air from 1-3 p.m. during a free concert by an area group in front of the elementary school. Bernard Historical Museum tours will be given from 1-5 p.m. Located onc-mile west of M-43 on Delton Road, the museum has more than 8,000 artifacts with an emphasis on pioneer heritage in southwest Barry County. Transportation will be available from the school grounds to the museum. A Barnyard Drafthouse Pull, organized by Tom Reed, gets underway at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free to this event which will take place on the comer of M-43 and Delton Road. Participation in the horsepulling competition is by invitation only. Horseshow pitchers will be able to test their skill at the annual Founders Weekend tourna­ ment. Qualifying times are from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday and from 8-11 a.m. Saturday at the park bchi d the Delton Fire Station on Or­ chard Street. The tournament will be held on that same site and begins at 1 p.m. Saturday. Cash prizes will be awarded. The qualifying fee is Sl and the tournament fee is $2. Founders Weekend concludes with an out­ door gospel music concert at 7 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Musi­ cians will include The Glory Boys, Peggy Perkins and a musical group from Victory Lane Assembly of God Church. A serious two-vehicle accident on M-37 Monday evening ripped a car in half, but the driver was not seriously hurt in the accident. Top left: A Buick station wagon heading north on Airport Road ran a stop sign, causing the two car-crash, authorities said. Top right: Rescue workers assist driver Barbara Thompson out of the remains of her vehicle. Bottom left: The rear half of Thompson's car was ripped away from the vehicle and rolled off the roadway. Bottom right: Police, firemen and ambulance personnel from several agencies responded to the 7:30 p.m. accident Monday. (Banner photos). Irving Township woman only slightly hurt after accident shears car in half stop sign and struck her car in the by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Her car was sheared in half, but a passenger's door. Orr said Pugh, of 1040 W. Green St, 31-year-old Irving Township woman was Hastings was taken to Pennock Hospital by only slightly hurt in a two-car crash that his parents after the accident but a hospital completely destroyed her vehicle. spokeswoman said he wasn't admitted. Two Barbara Thompson, of 2270 McCann was male passengers in his car, ages 16 and 17, treated and released from Pennock Hospital also sought their own treatment for minor following the accident Monday evening on injuries after the crash, Orr said. M-37 near Airport Road. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts at the The force of the two-car crash split her time of the accident, Orr said. Pontiac in two, sending the rear half of the Pugh was issued a ticket for disregarding vehicle careening into the woods off the roadway. the stop sign, Orr said. Barry County Undersheriff Jim Orr said Officers from the Barry County Sheriff’s the accident took place at 7:30 p.m..while- ^department and the Michigan State Police Thompson was eastbound on M-37. Hastings Post responded to'the accident As she passed Airport Road, a northbound Hastings firemen and Hastings Mercy car, driven by 17-year-old Jeffrey Pugh, ran a Ambulance also were called to assist. Sheriff Dept investigation continues into burglary Barry County Sheriffs deputies are continuing to investigate a daytime burglary in Barry Township last week that cost a family a videocassette recorder, jewelry and antique coins. The resident of the 1400 block of Hickory Road returned to his home at 4:15 p.m. Aug. 1 to find jewelry and other items, scattered on the floor of the master bedroom. A further search of the house found other items missing, including the VCR, said Deputy Sheriff Ted DeMott. Authorities believe the burglars pried out a screen and forced open a window leading to Improper passing causes two-car accident Tenders, redemptions, and mergers Investors who buy stock usually hold it until they decide to sell. The exception is when they are faced with a tender, redemption or merger. A normally simple investment then requires more attention. A tender offer occurs when another com­ pany attempts to gain control of the firm in which you have stock by offering to buy your shares. The attempt may result in friendly or unfriendly negotiations between your com­ pany and the corporate suitor. If your com­ pany resists the takeover, it may take countermeasures that could result in a separate tender being made by your company or strong recommendations and reasons for opposing the hostile tender. In any case, the offer to buy your shares is usually above the market price and can be made in cash, securities or both. It’s important to read and understand the tender offer. The offer always has a deadline. The offerer is generally not required, or will­ ing, to accept all or any shares tendered. TU are making the offer to gain control. C’ - a specific number of shares are secure^ that’s all they are prepared to buy. If not enough shares arc tendered, the offer can be withdrawn. For example, if a lender offer is made for your 100 shares of XYZ Corporation and you accept, you might end up selling only a por­ tion of those shares and the balance returned to you. This is all specified in the legal lender offer you receive. You are not required to participate in a tender offer so make sure all the terms are acceptable to you before you act. A merger, or acquisition, requires shareholders to participate. Here, two or more companies decide to combine forces either by a pooling of interests, a purchase or a consolidation. There arc technical differences among these but the term “merger" is commonly applied to all. Once a merger is effective, the shares of the acquired company cannot be sold. The shareholders are usually asked to return these shares to the transfer agent at which time shares of the new or surviving company arc issued. Redemption is the repayment of a bond or preferred stock at or before maturity. Many debt securities, although issued for long periods, can be called or redeemed early. In such cases you are notified and must sur­ render the certificate in order to receive the cash repayment. With early redemption the is«-encrally pays not only the face value of the certificate but also a slight premium specified in the indenture. It is important to understand that once notified of redemption, it's your responsibility to return the certificate as directed, otherwise you receive no payment and your investment earns no further interest. Most brokerage firms will assist if you have securities affected by any of these situations. Your broker can advise you of options, deliver your certificates and collect any payments for you. Generally, there is no charge for this service. If you are ever faced with a tender, redemp­ tion or merger, understand your position and weigh your options. Finally, if you need help, ask for it. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Close Change Company —7. 26 AT&T 9O’/a —27. Ameritech 42 ’ /. —7. Bristol Meyers 237a + 7a Chrysler 207, -7. CMS Energy — 7. 37’/a Coca Cola 147« -7. Detroit Edison —171 Dow Chemical 867. —1 457. Exxon 517. —17i Ford 207. —7. Gencorp —2 777. General Motors —’/. Hastings Mfg. 337. — 37. 1217. IBM —1s/. 477. JCPenney 807. — 7a Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. 56 —’/. Kellogg Co. 447a — 17a McDonalds —2 737. Proctor & Gamble 367a —’/. Sears — 2O'/a S.E. Mich. Gas — 7a 33’/a Upjohn —4.00 $427.50 Gold -.20 6.58 Silver 2079.13 —53 09 Dow Jones 201,871. Volume Attempting to pass a car that was turning left ended in a two-car accident Saturday that left two hurt Darlene K. Lewis, 39, and Dorothy Lewis, 61, were both treated and released from Pennock Hospital following the 6:30 p.m. crash. Trooper Robert Norris of the Michigan State Police Hastings Post said the two cars were driving east on Carlton Center Road near Messer Road when Darlene Lewis slowed to turn left into a private driveway. At that moment Louis R. Keller Jr., 61, who had been following Lewis, began to pass her on the left Keller, of Lansing, struck Lewis* 1983 Ford in the driver’s door, Norris said. Afterward, Lewis told police she had her turn signal on, but Keller, who was pulling a boat trailer at the time, said he didn't see it Keller was issued a ticket for improper passing on the left, Norris said. Disaster area declaration sought by county The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday formally requested state and federal officials to declare the county a disaster area and to provide disaster assistance as soon as possible because of weather-related losses to fanners. "Barry County has been plagued with ex­ cessive high temperatures, drought, frost, hail and high winds during the 1988 growing season, the board's resolution said. "The production of livestock feed, cash crops, fruits and vegetables have been reduc­ ed drastically, and in many cases are a com­ plete loss. This loss of income greatly affects the existence of Barry County farmers and ex­ cessive liquidation of livestock and farms will greatly affect the entire economy of this area.” the board said. Copies of the resolution arc to be sent to Governor James Blanchard. Rep. Robert Bender. Rep. Paul Hillegonds. Sen. Jack Welborn, Congressman Howard Wolpe. Con- I MANY THANKS! I wish to express my sincere thanks to the voters of Barry County for your loyal support land expression of faith and confidence in last Tuesday’s I Primary Election. Thanks to all the voters who I cared enough to brave the heat to exercise your right to vote. Let Edward D. Jones & Co. show you an insured CD that compounds quarterly for a greater return on your initial investment. Plus, it’s a good IRA investment for growth and tax-deferred earnings. Call me today for all the details. ■fl ^H|| ' ? '-J ‘ J • I »4^fe a ’: ’u ‘ ■bsMnBHH My personal thanks is extended to the many I supporters who worked so long and hard on our victorious Primary campaign. And 1 invite all loyal Republicans and all bi-partisan I voters to support the entire GOP ticket in November. gressman Paul Henry, U.S. Senator Carl Levin. U.S. Senator Don Riegle Jr., Richard Lyng, secretary of agriculture, and Charles Krammin of the local Agriculture Stabiliza­ tion and Conservation Service. A Compounding Certificate of Deposit For Greater Returns 8.625% Compounds to 8.9% a walkout basement in the home to enter the building. Invest’gators found several doors had been pried open and dresser drawers had been opened and not closed by burglars. A gun cabinet containing several long guns and rifles was broken open but nothing was determined to be missing. A computer and other office equipment in the basement also were not touched by burglars, police said. Jewelry stolen includes a gold amethyst pinky ring, a gold baby ring, a marquis-cut necklace and a cameo dinner ring. The investigation is continuing. NANCY L. BOEBSMA Paid for by the Commute to Elect Nancy L Boersma County Clerk, 1946 Brookfield Dr., Hastings, Michigan 0AO/ L V 70 OFF SELECTED WALLPAPER BOOKS Be a quick change artist! MARK D. CHRISTENSEN 118 E. Court St., Hastings • 945-3553 Happy Birthday Susie & Butchy Boy (Sue K. & Bryan H.) August 15 & 16 From, Chuck and Brenda — NOTICE — The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held August 9,1988 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hasting?, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Monday through criday. Edward D. Jones & Co.* NM> Writ SUCh Esfanga. me MwtfMr fecvHMa tooMw ProiKiion Corpor NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING The Village Council ot the Village of Middle­ ville will hold a public hearing at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, the 23rd day of August, 1988. in the Village Hall, 314 East Main Street, Middleville. Michigan, to receive testimony and to discuss vacating a certain pction of First Street, to wit: the West 20 feet fronting Lot 5 of Block 72 of Babcock's Addition, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, which is encumbered with various encroachments. Public comment on this proposed vacating of First Street is welcome at the public hearing. August 2, 1988 CHERYL HOOPER, Village Clerk We also carry ... Gntnuing tht truJiriun PrctncJt Hi mo in Toum tn H □ Carpeting □ Bedspreads □ Draperies □ Countertops □ Wallpaper □ Ceramics □ Linoleum □ Hardwoods �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 11, 1988 Fifth annual Fiberfest features animals, workshops, demonstrations and gifts Llamas are just some of the unique animals that will be at the two-day show this weekend. Whether you're an animal lover, a spinner, weaver, someone who wants old-fashioned accessories for home decorating, cw just plain curious, Hastings Fiberfest '88 probably has what you're looking for. At noon Friday, the fifth annual festival celebrating natural fibers and the animals that produce them will begin, running until Saturday evening. Preceding the two main days of the show, however, will be an An­ gora goat shearing school and workshop from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. An Angora goat workshop is scheduled for Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at noon, the sales booths, food booths, demonstrations and hands-on area featuring spinning, weaving and carding will open, followed by a fiber arts show at 2 p.m. Sheep shearing demonstrations will be held at 4,5,6, and 7 p.m. Friday, and every hour on the hour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday. A free herding dog demonstration will be held at 5 p.m Friday. The first lamb and goat roast will be ser­ ved from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday. Animal workshops will complete the day, with an Angora rabbit workshop and a llama workshop and demonstration, both at 6 p.m., followed with an Angora goat judging workshop and a sheep workshop, running simultaneously at 7 p.m. Saturday's events will again kick off with the opening of the sales booths and the hands-on demonstration area at 9 a.m. (booths close at 8 p.m. Friday, and 6 p.m. Saturday). Animal shows, featuring top competition among Angora rabbits, Angora goats and sheep, will begin at 9:30 a.m. at 1 p.m.; introduction to weaving at 2 p.m., rainbow dyeing workshop at 3 p.m. and a herding dog demonstration at 4 p.m. A fashion show, featuring originally designed garments made primarily from nat­ ural fibers, will kick off at 1 p.m., as will the fleece judging competition. The Angora goat auction will commence at 2 p.m., with shawls from the sheep to shawl contest being auctioned first A raffle drawing, featuring a myriad of natural fiber products and gift certificates, will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday's activities include an Angora rab­ bit workshop from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., a herding dog workshop from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., followed by a fun trial at 1 p.m. There is no admission charge for Fiberfest and most of the workshops and demonstra­ tions are free. For more information and a compelete schedule of events, contact the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Office, at 945-2454. The sheep to shawl contest, scheduled for 10 a.m. will entertain onlookers until 2 p.m., as wool from a sheep is turned into a uniquely designed shawl, and is graded by a panel ofjudges. Several workshops and demonstrations will be held throughout the day including a farming tax workshop (with special em­ phasis on taxes and the drought) at 10 a.m.; blending of Angora fibers workshop, also at 10 a.m.; llama demonstrations and work­ shops will be held at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.; feltmaking at 11 a.m.; herding dog demon­ stration and guardian dog workshop, both at noon; spinning techniques for various fibers Anyone who wants to try their hand at spinning, carding or weaving will be able to do so In the hands-on area at Hastings Fiberfest '88. Fiberfest sporting more than 50 unique sales booths Fiberfest holding lamb and goat roast this Friday An Angora goat show, as well as shows for Angora rabbits and sheep, will take place in the show tent Saturday morning, beginning at 9:30 a.m. At 67’, with extra-long arms, Ron Mor ley has always had a difficult time finding sweaters that fit, but his wife, Donna Myers, found a solution for Morley's near "7-foot wingspan" at Hastings Fiberfest. At the 1986 festival, which, as every year, featured natural fibers and the animals that produce them, she looked over the dozens of shorn fleeces being sold by exhibitors from throughout the Midwest. She selected a grey fleece from a Cotswald ram that had a natural variation in color, from a light grey to char­ coal, and spent the following winter spin­ ning the wool at her Pine Lake home. At Fiberfest '87, she investigated the work of knitters who sold their wares at the unique event, and chose the knitter whose worked best suited Myers' taste. They struck an agreement, and this past winter, a sweater was knitted for Morley with sleeves long enough "so he can actually roll them up," said Myers. "Never in his life has he owned a sweater that fit him," she said. "And never in his life has he been able to roll back his sleeves. It's a luxury." Myers, who is chairman of the sales booths committee for Fiberfest, said her home-spun story is an example of the many products and services available at Hastings Fiberfest, now in its fifth year. Nearly 60 exhibitors from throughout the Midwest, and as far away as Georgia, New Jersey, Kentucky, New York and Ontario, Canada, will bring their wares to Fiberfest this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12 and 13. The items available in the booths range from raw fiber and equipment for the craftsman, finished products for the wool and . fleece lover, and even materials for those who raise the fiber-producing animals. Yarn, fleeces and roving are available in a variety of colors and textures, and ir. -­ not only the more common fibers, Sv a as wool, Angora and mohair, but aJjG more exotic raw fibers, including silk, ramie, linen, flax, alpaca and others, Myers said. Natural and synthetic dyes will be for sale for anyone who wants to color their fiber, and equipment such as spinning wheels, weaving looms and drop spindle kits will be available for those who want create with the fibers they just purchased. People who do not make their own clothing but who love to wear garments made from the natural fibers will find a wide assortment of sweaters, vests, shawls, hats, scarves, mittens and other pieces. Decorative and practical finished products like afghans, hand-hooked rugs and wall hangings to add a special touch to any house will be available. Animal supplies, including cages, books, combs, feeds and medicines, will also be for sale. A feed supplier out of Indiana is planning to have a booth with veterinarians on hand to answer questions about Angora rabbits, said Myers. With the complete range of products related to fiber, Myers said the annual festival is a great place to do some early Christmas shopping. Myers said people do not have to be able to do all parts of the process, said Myers, which includes raising the animals, pre­ paring the fiber and knitting, weaving or crocheting finished products. And she said that being only a spinner, she is a good example of one who only does part of the process. But the dozens of exhibitors, as well as the visitors who walk the grounds, provide a network of contacts with people who are specialized in many fiber-related areas, she said. Before anyone is allowed to exhibit at Fiberfest, Myers said, they have to submit photographs of their work and be approved by the booths committee. "They're quality products," stressed Myers. "We don't let just anybody in." But the better quality does not mean higher prices, she added. "The prices I've seen at Fiberfest on sheep More than 50 sales booths with items ranging from spinning wheels to sweaters to rabbit cages will be on hand to satisfy a variety of tastes at Fiberfest *88 this Friday and Saturday at the Barry County Fairgrounds. skins are the cheapest that I've seen, by far," she said as an example of the moderate prices at show which has become one of the leading fiber festivals in the Midwest. Besides the merchandise in the sales booths, sheep, ^ngora rabbits and Angora goats often are sold out of the pens at Fiberfest, and every animal at the show goes through a veterinarian check. About 85 Angora goats will be sold at an auction Saturday, beginning at 2 p.m. A llama will be raffled off by Uama raisers Dorane Strouse of Caledonia and Brad Sprouse of Maple City. The Fiberfest raffle will offer a variety of winnings, including two S50 cash prizes. Items that have been donated to the raffle in past years include a spinning wheel, shawls, wool jackets, wool shirts, fleeces, goat skins, roving, yarn, live Angora rabbits, cages and other supplies, T-shirts, drop spindles, subscriptions, and gift certificates for local businesses, as well as a variety of other goodies. If you want to please your palate with something new, head down to Fiberfest '88 at the Barry County Fairgrounds Friday night for a special lamb and goat roast. Local caterer Chef Gerald deMink, who owns Unique Cuisine out of Delton, will roast a lamb, a couple of goats and extra leg of lamb. A consignment booth, set up for people who work at Fiberfest, who might have a few specially designed, custom-made prod­ ucts, will also be set up at the east end of the fairgrounds. For a complete schedule of events at Fiberfest '88, call the Hastings Area Cham­ ber of Commerce at 945-2454. Also on the menu will be chefs rice, homemade pasta salad, fresh fruit salad, com on the cob, baked beans, mint sauce for the meat, sliced tomatoes, rolls and butter, brownies and drinks, including coffee, tea and non-alcoholic punch. deMink said that people who have never had lamb or goat should try the roasted meat Lamb, he said, is a very mild, lower chol­ esterol meat Although it is a major meat source in Europe and the Mediterranean reg­ ion, lamb has not had a lot of popularity in America. Some Americans have eaten mutton which is old sheep and is therefore very tough, he said, and they think that is what lamb is like. "It kind of gave lamb a bad name," he said. "It’s unfortunate." But with its mild flavor and special flavor­ ings (cooked in butter and herbs, he said), lamb is gaining in popularity, and will soon be found on many American menus. “Goat meat is entirely different," he said. "You have to try it to believe iL" Roast Chairman Terri Slenk of Dorr, said this is the first Iamb and goat roast Fiberfest has put on, and she believes it will be a treat for local people. "I think there are a lot of people in the area who've never tried either the lamb or the goat," said Slenk. "I think its going to be interesting for people to try iL" Dinner will be served in the dining tent from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, in the specially set-up dining tern. The dinner is open to the public and tickets may be purchased at the dining tent As in all of his catered meals, deMink will have the tables garnished with table­ cloths and flowers. Fiberfest is free, and diners are invited to tour the grounds to see the various exhibits, workshops, demonstrations, sales booths and animals at Fiberfest *88. "Since this is the first roast at Fiberfest, we want people to come out and enjoy Fib­ erfest, the first thing, and get acquainted with Fiberfest and then have a nice meal," ex­ plained deMink. Even more activities are slated for Satur­ day. For a complete schedule of information on the two-day evenL contact the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce at 945-2454. Fiberfest tax workshop geared toward all types of farming Specialfocus on the drought and taxes Farmers of all types are invited to attend a free tax workshop this Saturday at 9 a.m. at Fiberfest '88 on the Barry County Fairgrounds. Although the workshop is at a festival which spotlights natural fibers and the animals that produce them, anyone with a farm or similar small business can benefit from the workshop, said William Roush of Roush Tax Service in Hastings and Middleville, who will Through connections at Hastings Fibertest, Donna Myers of Pine Lake was able to find a fleece and a skilled knitter to create this sweater for her husband Ron Morley. The sweater, she said, is the first sweater he's ever had that fit him. present the seminar. "Because of the drought, there is relief for the fanner if say he can't feed his beef cattle and is forced to sell and has unexpected income," said Roush. "I can show them how they have to report the income, but not pay taxes." Roush said he has been keeping abreast of changes in taxes for farmers. He belongs to the Independent Accountants Association of Michigan and the National Association of Tax Practioners, which hold periodic meetings and discuss tax and bookkeeping problems and procedures. And the drought has been a hot item, he said. Roush specializes in farms and other types of small businesses related to agriculture. Originally, Roush's workshop was going to be on general farm tax tips, but the dry growing conditions and ensuing losses this year have put a new twist on his presenta-tion. "It's something that touches just about everyone, even if you're not a farmer. If you're say, a horse rancher, you still have to fill out the same forms." Roush said he will focus on three areas - accounting for farmers, farm taxes and forms, and drought sales and losses "I’m going to show them it's not as bleak as it looks if you know what forms to request and how to fill them out," he said, adding that there are seven specific points which need to be made in a special letter in order to receive tax breaks. Roush said he hopes he can be the bearer of good news. By Aug. 12, the day before his seminar, the U.S. Senate is supposed to declare whether Barry County is a disaster area. He said be is 99 percent sure it will be labled as such. If not, Roush said he still can discuss casually losses and other alternatives to work into tax forms. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 11, 1988 — Page 11 Planning for Aug. 30 start of school progressing in Hastings by Kathleen Scott Despite a liberally reduced program, preparation for the 1988-89 school year in Hastings is little different than in other years. Robert VanderVecn. director of educational services, said he believes course schedules at the secondary level may cause conflicts, and some co-curricular programs may not materialize because of lack of student participation. But otherwise, preparation for the new year, which begins Aug. 30. is progressing normally. The possible scheduling conflict at the high school would be due mostly to the shortening of the school day. from six hours to five hours, with no study hall. VanderVecn said the number of courses offered is lower, but also, students will not have the flexibility to drop and add classes as in previous years. For example, he said, if a student drops fourth hour band to take chemistry, chemistry might not be offered fourth hour and the stu­ dent would either have to rearrange the schedule or not take chemistry . Choices will be limited, he said. “In some cases, even though they want to change, the academic courses may not be of­ fered.” he explained. “Sometimes, in order to change class, they have to redo their entire schedule.” Because all counseling services were eliminated from the program, the principal will have to handle most of the rescheduling. VanderVecn served as principal when similar budget cuts were made in the early 1980s. He said he spent the first two weeks of school in the counseling office helping students with their schedules. And he anticipates a possible repeat for Principal Steven Harbison, who will begin his third year at Hastings. An oncampus computerized scheduling system might help expedite the process, he added. "Without the counselors, it’s a zoo for a while,” VanderVecn said. About 60 percent of Hastings High School students took study hall when six hours of school were offered. The study hall hour of­ fered flexibility for students, because when classes of their choice were not offered a cer­ tain hour. they could take study hall. Not only are counselors instrumental in reworking class schedules, they also provide help for students who have special needs, he said. “It’s going to be difficult for students who need special help." he said. Under a pay-for-participation program, athletics, and such co-curriclular activities as band, choir, operetta, yearbook and outdoor education, may not be able to function if a re­ quired number of students do not sign up, VanderVecn said. Each activity comes with a price tag which must be paid based on a minimum number of participants. Because of the costs, the Board of Education had to implement a minimum number of students in each activity in order for the programs to continue. Already some of the sports teams are in jeopardy because they might not have full rosters. Although practice does not start until next week for all sports except football (which begins this week) some of the minor sports like girls tennis and boys golf are "having problems getting numbers." he said, and to some extent, so arc soccer and cross country. But since practice has not begun, some of the athletes might "wait until the last minute,” he said. "Nothing’s in cement yet," VanderVecn said. As determined by the Board of Education, all athletic programs cost S125 per student (an initial per-student fee of S150 was offset by funds from the Hastings Athletic Boosters). Band costs $47. choir, $40. drama, $126, and operetta will be $86 per participant. The drama and operetta fees arc based on a minimum number of students participating. The higher the number of students involved, he said, the lower the fees. No fees have been determined for yearbook or outdoor education. He referred all of the co-curricular pro­ grams as "up in the air" because their success is unknown, unlike other programs including the counseling services, libraries, and elementary physical education, music and science which have already been terminated. One area which VanderVecn said should not be affected by cuts is the state incentive program, limiting the tcacher/studcnt ratio in order to receive more state aid. According to registration thus far. the stu­ dent population in Hastings next year will be down. He said school officials expected a lower number of kindergarten students this year, compared to last year, based on the birth rate at Pennock Hospital five years ago. Pennock had 25 fewer births in 1983 than in 1982, he said. The projected kindergarten enrollment for the upcoming school year is 350, he said. So far, 320 students have been registered. Last year, the district had to hire a new teacher and purchase new books, desks and chairs, when 50 unregistered kindergarteners showed up the last week of school. VanderVcen said he anticipates a similar surge this year, explaining the expectation of 30 more students by the first day of school. Despite advertisements and announcements of kindergarten "round-up" so school of­ ficials can plan ahead, he said many parents wait until the last week or last day to register their youngsters. Cable TV talk dominates city council meeting Richard Ritter ot the Barry County Department of Social Services has an­ nounced he will leave the Job as director that he has enjoyed for 16 years. Ritter to retire from Dept, of Social Services by Shelly Sulser After 16-years at the helm of the Barry County Department of Social Services, direc­ tor Richard Ritter has announced he will retire on an early retirement plan next month and move to Florida. “I’ve enjoyed working with the community and the staff here, the social services board, county commissioners and other people in the county.” he said. still enjoy the job but 1 just decided to take the next step while I still enjoy it.” He added the Hastings Banner has always been fair in its treatment of the Social Services office. Ritter began his work at the department Oct. 22, 1972 and has seen a number of tran­ sitions over the years including the move to the current office building at 555 W. Woodlawn in 1981.. He has witnessed, first-hand, an increase in public assistance case loads through the 1970s and eventually the gradual decline over the last 10 years, he said. "The agency has taken on additional responsibilities for protection of the aged (and for) for child protection." he said. "We are one of two counties that piloted automated budgeting in Michigan and modified work schedules.” He and his wife. June, plan to move to Florida following his Sept. 30. 1988 retirement. County Commissioner Rae M. Hoare told the county board Tuesday that Ritter’s retire­ ment “will leave a big hole and I'm going to hate to see him go." Hoare said his retirement announcement last Thursday at the Social Services Board meeting "left a lot of people in a state of shock. "He (Ritter) has contributed so much to Barry County and helped so many people.” she said. Two boys arrested for sexual assault at campground by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Two teenage boys were taken into custody last week after sexually assaulting a woman and a girl who were camping near Gun Lake. Sheriffs deputies are seeking warrants from the Barry County Prosecutor's Office charging the two boys with second-degree criminal sexual conduct, and breaking and entering with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct on Aug. 3. The names of the two have not been released. The suspects, a 17-year-old white male and a 17-year-old black male, are residents of Boysville, a court-supervised institution for boys located near Clinton. Deputy Dave Oakland, of the Barry County Sheriffs department, said the 20-year-old Canton woman and 13-year-old Kentwood girl were part of an all-girl group from Camp Manitou-Lin YMCA in Grand Rapids that was camping at the Yankee Springs Recreational Area in the organizational campground. The two boys were with a group of 12 boys, ages 12 to 17, who also were camping in the park with a group from Boysville. Oakland said boys from the Boysville group were hanging around the girls throughout the day Aug. 2, asking to borrow things. That night, close to 1 a.m., the woman told authorities she woke up and discovered a male standing halfway in her tent He gave a ficticious name and was told by the woman to leave, but he asked far a kiss first. She toM him no, and he left the tent, Oakland WL The woman, who was one of three counselors for the 21 girls camping there, was checking the area shortly afterwards when she heard screams coming from one of her girl's tents. The 13-year-old girl, who was sharing a lent with two other girls, said a black male ,iad entered her tent and touched her. She told Oakland her tentmates had left to go to the bathroom. Shortly afterward, she heard someone enter the tent, assumed it was the girls, and told them to lie down. The male hovered over her and touched her shorts between her legs, Oakland said. She pushed him away, began screaming, and he left the tent After the incidents, Oakland said, staff members from Boysville were able to identify which boys were involved in the assaults. During his interview with the two, Oakland said both admitted to additional contact with the victims. Oakland said authorities are seeking warrants charging the black male with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, one count of breaking and entering with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct and one count of illegal entry. Warrants charging the white male with second-degree criminal sexual conduct, and with breaking and entering with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct, also will be sought. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Responding to complaints concerning cable television reception in Hastings, the Hastings City Council is considering holding a hearing for the public to air concerns about cable TV. The council elected Monday to direct the city's ordinance committee to determine if a public hearing should be held with Triad Cable Television. At Monday's council meeting, Mayor Mary Lou Gray said she has received several complaints from residents about snowy­ channels, fuzzy pictures and trouble tuning into certain stations. But Wayne Wright, from Triad Cable TV, told council members recent problems were due to the prolonged drought, which has been affecting the company's equipment "We're well aware of problems we do have," he said. "The drought and heat isn't just for fanners. The drought, with the amplifiers hanging out on telephone poles, the heat has damaged them." Wright said the lengthy heat spell has affected equipment causing some customers to have poor reception on certain channels. But until the heat spell falls below 90 degrees, the equipment cannot be properly balanced. "We still have snowier pictures than we like, bur the temperature is making it impossible to balance," he said. "We have to go amplifier by amplifier." Wright acknowledged some of the strongest complaints have come from customers having trouble tuning into Channel 11, WKBD TV from Detroit. Some customers have had the channel bleeding over into other channels, several council members said. Wright said Triad has a team of specialists scheduled to check out the tower in Marshall, which receives the signal and sends a microwave transmission to Hastings. "This isn't something that can be done overnight," he said. "Channel 11 is up and operating, but still feeding over into adjacent channels" Answering council members' questions, Wright said Triad would not be giving rebates to customers who report losing individual stations. "Sometimes it's the station that loses the signal," he said. "Then the cable company would be responsible." Wright admitted there are some requests in the community for stations not now available in Hastings, but he said Triad cannot afford to provide stations such as PASS and the Financial News Network for the comparatively few number of people who would view them. "We try to give the people what they want," he said, adding the company has 1,400 to 1,500 customers in Hastings. "A few people may mention this, but the cost isn't feasible." At least one council member objected to holding a public hearing. Third Ward Councilman Don Spencer objected to the council's taking action on behalf of the public in dealing with the private company. "I hate to dictate to this gentleman how to run his business," Spencer said. "I haven't had any complaints (from constituents). If there are 500, that's one thing. If there are five, that's something else." City Attorney James Fisher told the council the city franchises the cable rights to Triad, so the city retains some control over cable operations, at least as far as renewing the agreement is concerned. The council voted 6-1 to refer the matter to the ordinance committee, with Spencer opposing the motion. Mayor Pro Tern David Jasperse was not present at the meeting. The ordinance committee is expected to return a decision on a public hearing on Sept 12. An antiquated swimming pool, once used in the 4-H program, is located on part of the property the Algonquin Lake Community Association has of­ fered to purchase. CAMP PURCHASE...continued According to the proposed land contract, the ALCA will make annual payments of $2,000 for five years and then the remaining balance will be due. with no interest. If the property or any portion of it is sold within the 35 year restricted use period, the sale proceeds which exceed the purchase price on all cumulative sales will be divided equally with the county, according to the proposed agreement. Proceeds the county would receive from the initial sale might be placed in the county's building rehabilitation fund, if the county's finance committee makes that recommenda­ tion and the board approves, said County Coordinator Judy Peterson. The proceeds also could be used for other purposes, she said. The county probably won’t realize many dollars from the sale until five years from now because it will be paying for a survey of the land. Peterson said. The county also hopes to sell a 30-acre parcel, called ’the pines,’ that it owns across the street from the former 4-H camp. Regarding another real estate transaction Tuesday, the board accepted an offer of $1,000 from Thomas Johnson to purchase a 22 by 252-foot strip of land adjacent to the 4-H camp and Johnson’s property. That pro­ posal also must be approved by the 4-H Coun­ cil before it can be finalized, in accord with an agreement between the county. Cooperative Extension Service and the 4-H Council. . In a letter to Peterson, Johnson’s attorney Robert Byington said Johnson had recently ac­ quired land to the west of the former camp and that the seller had thought the property went to the fence line when actually a 22 by 252-foot strip on Johnson's side of the fence is owned by the county. The previous owner of Johnson’s property liad maintained the property to the fence for some 38 years or more, Byington said. In other business, the county board: —Approved spending $3,544 for concrete work for a sidewalk that leads to the east door of the courthouse and for a middle curb and gutter apron in the courthouse parking lot. In­ cluded in the work will be a new curb cut for the courts and law building parking lot, on the Court Street side, which will provide for four more parking slots. Hastings city crews will perform the work. —Approved the appointment of James Veldman to the county building authority. —Gave the prosecutor’s office permission to fill a vacancy that will be created when assistant prosecutor Marilyn Myers’resignation becomes effective Sept. 6. Envlmomental Sanitarians from the Barry Eaton District Health Depart­ ment (from left to right) Dan Yordanich, Regina Young, Eric Burt and (far right) Bill DeBoer join two staffers from the Drug and Laboratory Disposal Company sorting toxic waste to put It into proper containers for travel to Chicago for disposal. Toxic waste pickup held here by Jean Gallup A household toxic waste pick-up program, sponsored by the Barry Eaton District Health Department with the cooperation of the Substance Control Commission of the state of Michigan, was held Wednesday at the fire sta­ tion parking lot in Hastings. , The event was the result of efforts of the local health department to secure research grant money from the commission to hold the pick-up and disposal of hazardous or toxic waste from Barry County residents. "The results of statistics gathered at the pick-up will be used to project costs for the state based on pilot programs such as this," said Charles Cubbage, executive secretary of the commission. The event also gives recycling greater visibility and is a chance to give the public more education in the handling of toxic wastes, he added. “We want to demonstrate the costs of disposal. If we learn to minimize expense of it, we can help start local programs. Local ef­ fort is always best,” he added. Toxic substances are defined as chemical substances that may present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or to the environment by the Cooperative Extension Service of Michigan State University. Toxic substances are not always a problem. Most people do not experience problems with toxic product., kept in the home if they use rid store these products properly. If you have questions on what is toxic and the disposal of hazardous wastes call the Barry EAton Distric Health Department at 945-9516. “...She wants to be sheriff” continued from page 1 federal protection plans for government agen­ cies and gives advice on locking systems. Her position has also taken her all over the United States for various assignments in­ cluding more recently to the Pan American Games held last year in Indianapolis where she aided in organizing security. Aside from her regular police work, which have included administrative and budgeting duties, Norris is a CPR instructor for the American Red Cross. For her efforts. Norris has received five different awards from the the federal govern­ ment for outstanding performance in relation to her investigations, presentations and administration. "It is very rare that they give out awards like that," she noted. With her current ranking, Norris said she virtually has the same powers of sheriff already. "I have all the powers of a sheriff. 1 have the same duties now." she explained. "With the power I have, 1 can write a citation or ar­ rest anyone for any federal, state or local violation It's quite a powerful power but you’ve got to know how to handle it." Norris says, however, that she is ready for a change. “I think I could do a lol of good for the peo­ ple here and not just certain people but everybody." she said. Although her candidacy was a late one. Norris stressed she is very serious about her newfound political activity, keeping the needs of the people as her main theme. "From what I see. people aren’t being serv­ ed as they should be,” she said. “We need more preventative patrols and actual response to crime. People have had complaints that have been totally unanswered.” Norris alleged. She said she realized that problem is pro­ bably due to the shortage of funds in the department but feels that the meeting of the needs of victims should be a top priority. “They have to budget funds and best serve the people.” she said. “I'd like to best use the dollar so the people get their services and not only the jail (a major expense.)” As sheriff. Norris said she would like to see some business offices have their needs met by showing them locking and security systems and how to protect themselves from crime. “I have a real feel for people.” she said. "J know how violated they feel when they’re a victim. Now. I don't feel enough attention is given to the victim.” Norris recalled a number of times as a child, growing up in Lansing, that her family returned home to find their house in shambles and various item*: stolen. “Also by example. 1 would dictate a policy of preventative patrols so people know you through patrolling,” she said. "I think police have to let people know they arc concerned and actually care what happens and are will­ ing to respond to their needs.” She said people who are victims of property theft feel almost as violated as those who are victims of violent crimes such as rape. "They lose faith in another person. They're more suspicious of other people," she said. She added, though, that Barry County residents are fortunate to have the protection currently maintained. “We have an excellent quality of life and we have to maintain it and be aware there is always potential for problems.” Norris noted. “You have to have a department besides the State Police that will respond to the needs and 1 don’t think the current administration is do­ ing that. We need to always remember, it’s the people we serve.” She also said as sheriff, she would urge the county to turn to the 911 emergency system as soon as possible. “I’m very aware that you need immediate response in all departments as well as the police," she said. "You have to have it well coordinated with all areas. They're all very unique. Even though they're all Barry Coun­ ty. they all have various types of problems and crime potential." Norn' _,jid she would develop better coor­ dination with all of the township govern­ ments. learning what their specific needs and problem areas are. And. "Il's up to the administrator to set the polices and let them trickle down (to the deputies)." she added. "They are going to do what they can to appease whoever is in charge." Norris said she would like to sec different deputies be experts in certain areas of taw enforcement. "I'd like to have someone trained and knowledgeable in drugs, someone a total ex­ pert in bombs because the potential is always there so people can resond to certain aspects." she said. Undershcriff Jim Orr said the department currently has experts in various areas in­ cluding firearms, accident reconstruction, crime prevention, tracking dog training and detective work. Norris has lived in Barry County for 18 years along with her husband of 20 years, Charles Norris, who works as a real estate agent for Yankee Pride. At home, she enjoys spending time fishing and boating, baking and writing. Norris noted that a number of articles she wrote relating to her field have been published in daily newspapers. She was born and raised in Lansing, the oldest of eight children, all of which are cur­ rently involved in some type of community sen ice. “I'm very serious about this." Norris said. “I think I'd do a fantastic job. I think everybody would be surprised." �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 11, 1988 Weekend jail resident arrested again A 42-year-old man already serving weekends in jail for drunken driving was arrested Sunday morning for the same offense. Romaic Edgar Smith was taken into custody by Barry County Sheriffs deputies shortly before 2:30 a.m. on M-43. Deputies said they were on patrol on northbound M-43 when they came upon a pickup truck swaying back and forth, leaving the road and crossing the center line. At Yeckly Road, deputies activiated their overhead lights and pulled Smith to a stop 300 feet later. Deputies asked Smith to perform several dexterity tests, which Smith attempted to do but said he couldn’t do since he served in Vietnam. After registering .19 on the preliminary breathalyzer test, he was taken to the Barry County Jail. At the jail, he registered .20 percent on a chemical breath test Smith, who was driving with a suspended license, was charged with drunken driving, second offense, and driving with a suspended license, second offense. He was released on a $300 bond. CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 Driving too fast on a gravel road led to an accident Saturday evening that hospitalized a 17-year-old Hastings motorist. Gene M. Sinclair, who police said was not wearing a seatbelt, was admitted at Pennock Hospital and was transferred lo Butterworth Hospital the following day, where he was treated and released. His passenger, a 17-year-old girl from Bellevue, was not hurt in the crash. Police said she was wearing a sealbelt at the time of the accident Trooper Robert Norris of the Michigan State Police Hastings Post said Sinclair, of 3475 Tillotson Lake Road was driving north on Head Road north of Peake Road when the accident occurred at 8:55 p.m. Norris said Sinclair lost control of his vehicle, fish tailed, spun around and rolled over off the east side of the road. Sinclair received a citation for driving too fast, Norris said. Wanted \h\e» llam au\ 1000 SUNBEDS SunalWOLFFTamung Beds, SlenderQuest Toning Tables, SunQuest Quality Spas. Buy direct save up to 50%. Delivery to business or thome. Call for FREE Color Catalogue & Wholesale prices. 1-800-228-6292.__________ ROSALIE MOORE Happy Birthday, August 11 to our wonderful Mom! We love you very much and wish you a vary Happy Birthday! Sttpteah > Rick OLD ORIENTAL RUGS Wanted any size or condition. Call 1400443-7740. WILL DO BABYSITTING in my home near Southeasxrn achool. Lots of TLC. Call 945-3305. 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BABYSITTER WANTED: Travis Carpenter, of 1005 Bristol Road, Mature, responsible, non smok­ was admitted to Pennock Hospital with ing woman over age 30 to occamultiple injuries Aug. 1 and was released the sionaly babysit for 2 children following day, a hospital spokeswoman said. ages 4 & 1 in my home; Some occasional over nights; Must Deputy Sheriff Robert Abendroth, of lhe have own transportaion. Call Barry County Sheriff's Department, said 795-2103._________________ Carpenter was driving south on Manning BABY SITTER NEEDED: 7 Lake Road just north of Bristol Road when year old, 2 year old and 4 month the accident took place on Aug. 1. old, must be 18 or older, in my Carpenter hit his brakes, skidded 54 feet home, willing to work occasand struck a paper box on lhe west side of rional Saturday's, call between 10 a.m_ and 3 p.m. 948-2210. the road, Abcndroth said. He traveled another 51 feet off the road and struck a tree. DENTAL ASSISTANT wanted for people oriented Carpenter then continued another 66 feet, dental practice. Approxhitting two trees located 10 feet off the road. 30 hours per week. Must Carpenter was issued a citation for driving be an out going, motivated, self too fast, Abendroth said. starting individual. Experience Alcohol was not a factor in the accident, in for handed assisting preferred but will train. Certification a and Carpenter was not wearing a scatbelt at plus. Send resume to ADX331 the time. C/O The Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings. Ml. 49058. Help Wanted GET PAID for reading books! $100 per title. Write PASEA4248, 161 S. Lincolnway, N. Aurora, IL 60542.__________ HELP WANTED: Part time crossing guard. Contact Hast­ ings City Police, Sgt Cross. 945-2463. LIKE TO WORK IN CONSTRUCTION? We have several openings in new unit. Heavy equipment operaton, . carpenters, plumbers, and elec­ tricians, no experience neces­ sary. We pay you while you learn. Call (616) 731-5520 or if long distance 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Anny National Guard.___________________ MACHINIST CLASS I, Must have 2-3 years tool room experi­ ence, full time with benefits. E.O.E. Call 623-2317 for interview. PROGRAM AID for mental health day treatment program. Job responsibilities include assisting in rehabilitation, recre­ ational skills, and other duties related to program implcmenta­ tion. Experience in working with developmentally disabled and mentally ill persons helpful. Record keeping and data collec­ tion skills desired. Send resume lo Barry County Mental Health Services, 1005 W. Green St, Hastings, MI 49058. No phone calls. EO.E. Legal Notices Synopsis Regular Meeting ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1988 7:30 p.m. All Board Members and 5 citizens present. "No Parking” signs to bo installed on Boulter Rood. Received permit for now cemtery well. Transfer of Class C license from Orangeville Tavern to ‘ Jacque Ann. Inc." approved. Township agreed to pay Notary Bond for Clerk. Approved fence north of new blacktop at township hall. Bills read and approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Russell Stanton. Supervisor (8/11) State of Michigan County of Barry Probate Court Juvenile Division ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING Cose No. 3002 TO: James Fugett IN THE MATTER OF: 3002 A petition has been filed in tho above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on September 1. 1988 at 3:00 p.m. in Barry County Probate Court. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that James Fugett personally appear before lhe court ot the time and place stated above. August 8. 1988 Richard H. Shaw. Judge ol Probate (8/11) & Mike Humphreys Associate Brokers Hastings (616) 945-5182 CAR S. 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July 11. 1988 at 7 40 p m. Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding. Present 01 roll call were: Spencer. Walton. White. Campbell, Cusock. Fuhr. Jasperse. Miller Moved by Walton, supported by Miller that the minutes of tho June 27. meeting bo approved cs road and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas All. Absent None. Carried Invoices road: Deweys Auto Body................ ....................... 41.142.70. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusack that tho above invoice bo approved os read. Yeas: Miller. Jasperse. Fuhr. Cusack. Campbell White. Walton. Spencor. Absent Nano. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Fuhr to approve the invoice from D.K. Fence for $2,360.70 with a transfer from Designated Parking Lot lo the City Holl 8 Grounds Budget with proper budget ad­ justments. Yeos Spencer. Wolton. White, Camp­ bell. Cusack. Fuhr. Josperse. Miller. Absent; Nonc. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Wolton that invoices totaling $9,383.24 be approved as follow*: Barry County lumber Wolverine Wolverine Blairs Pet & Gorden Hoynes Supply 4,380.06 4.009.05 854.33 132.80 7.00 Walk bridge CBG Coss 4.228.95 34.16 4.009.05 854.33 132.80 7.00 1.228.95 (A) (B) A) with a transfer from contingencyfund ____ for _ $4,228.95 for the Railrood tressel walk bridge and propei budget adjustment. Yeas: Miller. Josperse, Fuhr. Cusack. While. Wallon. Nays: Spencer. Campbell. Absent. None. Carried. B) Moved by Cusock. supported by Wallon to ap­ prove a transfer from the contingency fund for $5,037.34 for Curb & Gutter on Cass St. with proper budget adjustments to lhe Major St. Fund. Yeas: Walton. While. Campbell. Cusock. Fuhr, Jasperse. Miller. Nays: Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Miller that the Planning Commission minutes of July 5, be receiv­ ed and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Campbell, that the estimate for a 5 ft. sidewalk on W. Green St. bet­ ween Pennock Hospital ond the Fish Hatchery Park on the North side of the street in the amount of $6,300 bo approved from the contingency fund with proper budget adjustment to the Major St. Fund. Yeos: Miller. Jasperse. Fuhr. Cusack, Camp­ bell. White. Walton. Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. Assessment Roll for Curb & Gutter on S. Church from Oliver to Nelson in the amount of $4,752 road. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Jasperse that the resolution approving the publication to set a public hearing on July 25. 1988 for blacktop on S. Church from Oliver to Nelson be granted. Yeas: Spencer, Walton. White. Campbell. Cusack. Fuhr. Jasperse, Miller. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Spencer that the resolution approving the publication to set a public hearing on July 25. 1988 for curb ond gutter on S. Church from Oliver to Nelson be granted. Yeas: Spencer. Walton. White. Campbell. Cusack. Fuhr. Jasperse. Miller. Absent: None. Carried. Assessment Roll for Blacktop on S. Church from Oliver to Nelson in tho amount of $4,752 read. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusack, that the resolution approving the publication to set a public hearing on July 25. 1988 for Blacktop on N. Jeffer­ son from Muriel to Amy be granted. Yeas: Spencer. Walton. White, Campbell. Cusack. Fuhr, Jasperse. Miller. Absent: None. Carried. Assessment roll for Curb 8 Gutter on N. Jeffer­ son from Muriel to Amy in tho amount of $11,808.00 read. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Jasperse. thot the resolution approving the publication to set a public hearing on July 25. 1988 for Curb & Gutter on N. Jefferson from Muriel to Amy be granted. Yeas: Miller. Josperse. Fuhr. Cusack. Campbell, White, Walton. Spencer. Absent: Nene. Carried. Assessment roll for Curb & Gutter on N. Church from Benson to Amy in the amount of $4,680 read Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusock that the resolution approving the publication to set a public hearing on July 25, 1988 for Curb & Gutter on N. Church from -enson to Amy be granted. Yeas: Spencer. Walton. White. Campbell. Cusock. Fuhr, Jasperse. Miller. Absent: None. Carried. Assessment roll for Blacktop on N. Church from Benson to Amy in the amount of $4,680 read. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Miller that the resolution approving tho publication lo set a public hearing on July 25. 1988 for Blacktop on N. Church from Benson to Amy be granted. Yeas: Miller, Jasperse. Fuhr. Cusack, Campbell. White. Walton. Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Campbell that the bid from Pittsburg Tank & Tower to point the 200.000 gallon tank on the North Side for $18,185 bo accepted. (Interior $13,390: Exterior $4,795). Yeos: Spencer. Wolton. White. Campbell. Cusack. Fuhr. Josperse. Miller. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Campbell that the request from Dr. Bard Bloom dated June 22. 1988 at 1922 N. Broadway, outside the city limits, for water service from the City be granted at dou­ ble the rate, and his cost will be from the curb to his home plus the hookup charge. Subject to ap­ proval of tho Hastings Township Official by letter. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Jasperse that the State Tax Commission Order <154-88267 decreasing the personal property assessed valua­ tion for 1986 & 1987 from $5.500 to $1.100 for a loss of 54,400 be received and placed on file. 1986 Sum­ mer Tax loss 567.67 ond 1987 Summer Tax loss S50.50. Nc refunds made as personal property are not paid. Treasurer will reduce faxes to correct amounts for Beebe Shoes 1986 Summer TIFA loss S7.31; Winter S5.45 totaling $12.76; 1987 Summer TIFA loss $43.04; Winter S30.12 totaling $73.16. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the Della Dental contract be renewed for one year to July 1. 1989 with increases. Yeos; Spencer. Interiors Retail Salesperson Wanted Some decorating knowledge and skills required as well as a pleasant personality to sell floor coverings, window treat­ ments, wallpaper, ceramic tile, counter­ top, and related products. About 30 hours per week including some Friday evenings and Saturdays. Experience a plus, however, we will train the right person. APPLY IN WRITING TO ... Decorator Sales P.O. Box C, Hastings, Ml 49058 NOW HIRING... ...Experienced wait staff, dish­ washers, and bus people. APPLY AT THE ... County Seat Restaurant 128 S. Jefferson, Hastings, Ml Wolton. White. Campbell, Cusack. Fuhr. Jasperse, Miller. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that the letter doted July 6. 1988 from the Southern Michigan Planning Council (SMPC) concerning the DNR* interest in purchasing public access on rivers bo referred to the City Property Committee. Yeos: Ail. Absent: None. Carried. Ambulance contract was presented. Councilman Campbell questioned a clarification on IT2. Atty Fisher stated that it did not cover Campbells con­ cern ond a letter or addendum of understanding could be added. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Fuhr that Or­ dinance <212 for tho proposed Bod and Breakfast Amendment be adopted. Yeos: Miller. Josperse, Fuhr. Cusack, Campbell. White. Wolton. Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Walton thot tho resolution authorizing Charles Murphy to sign tho gront application for the development of the Hostings Airport, through the Federal Aviation Ad­ ministration, Project No. 3 26-0043-0288 be ap­ proved. Yeos: Walton. White, Cusack, Fuhr. Jasperse. Miller. Nays: Campbell. Spencer. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by White that Walker Mossfk be appointed os the now City Assessor at a salary of $23,000 to being July 22. 1988, with one year to become a resident, as recommended by tho Mayor. Yeos: Miller, Josperse, Fuhr, Cusack. Campbell. White, Wolton, Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Miller that the resolution authorizing tho collodion of one-half of the 1988 school property tax for the Barry In­ termediate School District be approved. Yeas: Spencer. Wolton. White, Campbell, Cusack. Fuhr. Jasperse. Miller. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Cusack, thot the resolution authorizing the collodion of one-half of the 1988 school property tax for tho Hastings Area School Dlstrid be approved. Yeas: Miller, Josperse. Fuhr, Cusack. Campbell. White. Walton, Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. Chief ol Police. Fumiss stated that the cars in the City Hall Parking Lot were forfeited from the drug direction as to who will will draw up the contract to insurance carriers for their review on the City. County dispatch proposal, ond policy procedure which will be discussed at the July 25. meeting. Moved by Cusack, supported by Josperse that the Director of Public Services be allowed to take bids on a new Von ond Pickup for tho Waler Deportment. Yeas: Spencer. Walton, White, Camp­ bell, Cusack. Fuhr. Josperse Miller. Absent: None. Carried. City Attorney. Fisher reported that the DNR has hod a permit submitted to them In January concer­ ning the tubing on the North end of Boltwood, |ust north ol Stalo St. and they have 90 days to act upon lhe request. He has talked to Don Reynolds ond we should hove o decision by the ond of the week. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Wallon that the City accept tho North end of Boltwood os set forth on sold Form 2008B dated February 29. 1988 os a public street for public purposes and is ac­ cepted into the City Local Street System as stated in this resolution. Yoos: Miller. Jasperse, Fuhr. Cusack. Campbell. White. Walton. Spencer. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Walton that the matter regarding Kingsley Bennett on East Francis St. be referred to lhe Street Committee. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campell, supported by White that elected ond appointed officials bo allowed to at­ tend the Michigan Municipal League Convention in September with necessary expenses. Yeas: Spencer, Walton. White, Campbell. Cusock. Fuhr. Jasperse. Nays: Miller. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by'Spencer, supported by Walton thot lhe recommendation doted 7-11-88 for reduced costs of operating lhe fountains at Fish Hatchery Pork be referred to the Parks Committee to report back at the next meeting. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer to adjourn into Closed Session at 9:30 to come back into open session. Yeas: Spencer. Walton. White, Campbod. Cusack. Fuhr, Jasperse. Miller. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton thot the City of Hastings approve o notice of intent for o $375,000 CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) tor the renovation and purchase of the E.W. Bliss Canning Plant with a 25 percent match from the City if grant is approved by the State. Yeas: Spencer. Wolton. White, Campbell, Cusack, Fuhr, Jasperse. Miller. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Josperse to adjourn at 10:25 p.m. Mery Lou Gray. Mayor Shoron Vickery, City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL July 25. 1988 Common Council met in regular session on Mon­ day, July 25, 1988, In lhe City Council Chambers, Hostings. Michigan at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding. Roll Call: Walton. White. Campbell, Cusock, Fuhr. Jasperse. Miller. Spencer. Mayor Gray welcomed lhe new City Assessor Wolter Meslk. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Miller that the minutes of the July 11, meeting be approved and read and signed by the Moyor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Walton thot the City Treasurer be allowed to refund $326.87 to Rhoda Mix for property at 211 W. Grant St. (<00-51 -045-006-50) put on the 1988 tax roll In error ond corrected by the Board of Review. Assessed value on 1988 roll $23,000 reduced to $3,000 with a loss of $20,000. Yeas: Spencer, Miller. Jasperse. Fuhr, Cusock, Campbell, White. Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Invoices read: M.C. Smith.......................................... .............. $3,629.50 Deloitte Hoskins & Sells................... .............. .2,500.00 Haviland Products............................. ............... 3,600.00. Haviland Products............................. ............... 2.054.70 Pittsburg Tank & Tower................ ..............20.067.00 Moved by White, supported by Fuhr that the above invoices be approved as read. Yeos: Walton. White. Campbell. Cusock, Fuhr, Josperse, Miller. Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Josperse that the above invoice from R. Vanderling . for $18,480.00 be approved and a transfer mode from Designated Streets to Local Street Fund with the proper budget adjustments. Yeas: Spencer, Miller. Josperse. Fuhr. Cusock. Campbell, White. Wolton. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Miller that lhe bids received from Nagel for $17,400 and Kaminga lor $11,900 be awarded to the low bidder of Kamingo for $11.900. subject to the Inability of the Director of Public Services to secure o lower bid from a local firm. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Wolton that the letter from Lorry & Margaret Hollenbeck of 607 S. Michigan be referred to lhe Planning Commis­ sion. Yecs; All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Millor. supported by Spencer that lhe resolution supporting lhe concept, site location ond development of a quality baseball team ond .odium in the City of Wyoming be approved. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Cusock that the resolution recognizing the Hastings Band Boosters as a non-profit organization be approved. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Spencer thot the letter dated July 19, from the March of Dimes re­ questing permission to hold their second annual Barry County Wolk America in Hostings on September 17, be allowed under the direction of the Chief or Police. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Cusock that lhe letter dated July 21, from the Thornapple Arts Council requesting the use of the stone building at the Fish Hatchery Park be granted and the lease be amended by the Cily Attorney to reflect the addi­ tion of that building. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Wolton that the resolution authorizing the JEDC to submit the application for the Clinton Street Community Development Block Grant In the amount of $250,000 CDBG and $150,000 local match bo granted and the Mayor and Joe Rahn authorized lo sign application. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Spencer that the letter dated July 6. 1988 from the SMAC (Southern Michigan Planning Council) referred to the Proper­ ty Committee concerning any interest In having sites developed along our rivers by the DNR be received and placed on filo. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Councilman Fuhr reported that the Street Com­ mittee hod mat on the Kingsley Bennett property on E. Francis St. and hod no recommendation os a new site plan hod been submitted 7-25-88 and Moyor Gray stated thot thorn had boon com­ plaint* on CATV reception and it was moved by Millar, supported by White that the City Attorney review the Cable Contract with CATV and come back at the next meeting with a report on whether the council can help resolve some of the com­ plaints. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Council meeting and address lhe complaints. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Public Hearing held oo Curb t Gutter < Blacktop on N. Jefferson from Muriel to Amy. Mike Verve of 1115 N. Jefferson was present and stated it would Moved by Fuhr, supported by. White that the Assessment roll for Curb t Gutter on N. Jefferson from Muriel to Amy be confirmed, with the City* portion relieved from the assessment roll. Yeas: Wolton. White. Campbell. Cusock. Fuhr, Jasperse, Miller. Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusock, that Michael Verus be allowed to extend payment of special casements on N. Jefferson from 5 years to 10 years for Curb * Gutter. Yeas: Spencer, Miller, Jasperse, Fuhr, Cusock. Campbell. White, Wolton. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Jasperse, that the assessment roll for Blacktop on N. Jefferson from Muriel to Amy be confirmed with the Citys’ paction relieved from the assessment. Yeas: Wolton. White, Campbell, Cusock, Fuhr, Jasperse, Miller, Spencer. Moved by Fuhr, supported by White that Mike Verus be allowed to extend payment of special assessments on N. Jefferson from 5 year to 10 years for Blacktop. Yeas: Spencer, Miller, Josperse. Fuhr, Cusock. Campbell, White, Wolton. Absent- None. Carried. Public Hearing hold on Curb t Gutter ond Blacktop on N. Church, from Benson to Amy hold. Judy Jacinto staled before the mooting that she was In favor of her portion of lhe assessment. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Miller that the assessment roll on N. Church from Benson to Amy be confirmed. Yeos: Walton, White, Campbell. Cusock, Fuhr, Jasperse, Millor, Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusock, that the assessment roll for Blocktop on N. Church from Benson to Amy be confirmed. Yeas: Spencer, Miller. Josperse. Fuhr. Cusack. Campbell, White. Wallon. Absent: None. Carried. Public Hearing hold on BldEktop and Curb t Gut­ ter on S. Church from Oliver to Nelson. No public present. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Jasperse that tho assessment roil for Curb 8 Gutter on S. Church from Oliver to Nelson be confirmed. Yeas: Walton. White, Campbell. Cusock, Fuhr, Josperse. Miller, Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Jasperse that the assessment roll for Blocktop on S. Church from Oliver to Nelson be confirmed. Yeas: Spencer, Miller, Jasperse. Fuhr, Cusock, Campbell. White, Wolton. Absent: None. Carried. Discussion was held on the police/sheriff pro­ posed dispatch consolidation. Mayor Gray stated that she had sat of the Sheriff's Dept, from 4:30 lo 8:30 p.m. on Friday ond was very impressed with the county dispatcher. Sue Delcotto and the way it was handled. Spencer stated he agrees with the concept ond the 911 but wondered just what we would be saving In the 88/89 budget. We would gain $34,500 from the County ond 11 would cost $6,000 for the change over plus we would have to hire a secretary. Jasperse asked tho chief If ho was comfortable with the concept and a one year trial basis. He stated that he woe comfortable with it and there were some personnel Issues to con­ centrate on. Cusock stated that the Insurance wo* ok ond others In the Pool are doing the some ond it is working very well. Campbell felt that the city 24 hour police deportment and not wo ore going to shut down 16 hours a day. Moved by Josperse, supported by White that the City Attorney draft a contract for consolidating lhe central dispatch ond proposed one year trial con­ cept. Yeos: Wolton, White, Cusock. Fuhr. Jasperse. Miller. Nays: Campbell. Spencer. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that the police report for Juno be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Chief of Police Furnlss reported that the three vehicles sold to the highest bidder brought in $1,000 as was put bock into the fund. Vehicles were taken In drug related coses. Moved by Campbell, supported by Miller thot the quarterly fire report be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carriev. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that the Fire Chief be allowed to take blds on a new surburban for the Fire Deportment os budgeted. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Fuhr that tho Fire Chief be allowed to purchase an overhead door from Overhead Door in Kalamazoo, as budgeted. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Campbell thot the Housing Inspectors report for July 25. be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that political signs on the City County Airport be re­ quested to be removed. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Mayor Gray requested that anyone planning on attending the Fall Convention in Saginaw let the clerk know so reservations can be mode. Also that the ambulance contract has been received with the proper wording and signed. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer to adjourn ot 8:55 p.m. Rood and approved: Mary Lou Groy. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (8/11) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-08-18.pdf f93c9a0c5360378ca03e00b9db91bc11 PDF Text Text 121 SHASTING; NlEkW/S ...wrap *DacK to ocnool’ carries excitement After countless meetings held since Jan. 5. negotiators far Hasting Manufac­ turing Company and UAW Local 138 members have reached a tentative con­ tractual agreement, pending a vote of the union Friday. Spokesmaa far the company Dennis Witham said the onion is planning a ratification vote tomorrow at 2:30 p.m., but declined to answer any other Questions. . Union PluMrot Patrick Loftus could not be rcacfchl for comment and Vice President of ttmptoyee Relations Monty "Joe” Bennet was on vacation. - Two Freeport men heWIndsturbance the ■Mil aonkcro Fund-raiser set by county MADD Yankee Springs area suffers storm damage See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 9 Union to vote on contract Friday AN 49058 See Story on Page 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ____ Hastings VOLUME 133. NO. 34 ' Banner THURSOAY. AUGUST 18. 1936 PRICE 251 TK School Board cuts sports, busing Bury OoMty annteqr. The Bury County ShenfTt Dapnmcm ahd taoopen from *e Hate*, Uni of te Mictu*»n State JHte wen dBfWted » Freeport os two eefarne ooctefam UM itay altar repo"* <* by Jean Gallup As a result of the second millage defeat in as many months, the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education began cutting the school budget for the Aug. 29 opening of the 1988-89 school year. As the first order of business at the special meeting Tuesday, the board voted to hold a third millage election, on Oct. 11. with four seperate requests on the ballot. The requests will ask voters to renew 16 mills, approve 3.85 additional mills for operation, okay an extra 2.06 mills for opera­ tion and give permission to override the rollback provision of the Headlcc Amendment. In a 4-3 vote, loudly applauded by the au­ dience. the board eliminated all school bus routes for the coming school year except for mandated special education runs. Voting to abolish busing were Gary Van Elst. John Miller. Jan Siebsma and Jim Verlinde. In discussion before the tally, board presi­ dent Don Williamson told members that his 14 years experience on the school board and con­ versations with others in the field of education made him believe stopping busing would cause long term problems within the community. "Dollars and cents can be easily seen - but what will this do to the community?.” he asked. "The voter is telling me we should take ac­ tion to eliminate programs." responded Trustee Gary VanElst. In a 6-1 vote, all athletics and extra­ curricular activities were suspended for the school year unless the October election results in an increase in the millage. That action brought scattered boos from some of the students in the audience who then left the auditorium. Verlinde cast the dissenting vote on that issue. The support staff of the schools will also be reduced to the level which could be maintain­ ed if the renewal proposal passed. Further reductions to be worked out by Superintendent Steve Garrett and the finance committee will be presented to the board for action at another special meeting Monday. Aug. 22. The cuts in the budget will hopefully allow the district to keep a six hour day at the high school and a seven hour day at the middle school. Treasurer Garj' Thaler said. Supt. Garrett said Wednesday the ad­ ministration is presently looking at figures to determine specific costs savings (by eliminating busing and sports) and discussing other concerns about transportation. The election on Aug 15 saw the defeat of the proposal for 19.385 mills (16 renewal and 3.85 additional) by a vote of 1,145 to 1072. A request for nn additional 2.06 operating mills on the ballot was turned down 1.396 to 820. and the rollback provision of the Headlee Amendment was defeated by a 1,381 to 823 tally. More than 200 people attended Tuesday's meeting when the T-K School Board voted to eliminate busing and suspend sports. BarryTwp. officer's mother, children die in fire by Shelly Sulser The children and mother of Barry Township Police Officer John Stidham. Jr. were killed when a blaze swept through his parents’ Lake Odessa home early Sunday. The fire claimed the lives of Marjorie Stidham, 55. Aleecia Estep. 12, Erik Estep. 10. and Nicholas Stidham. 4. who were pro­ nounced dead at the scene by Ionia County Deputy Medical Examiner Dr. Kenneth Hcr- drive. The date weed the auffon of the public ■> patddpaae by a""! blocd. Jud teB the wotten if par Hood dona­ tion should be credited Io Kiwania or Rooty. Ute winning dub will be an­ nounced as a joint golf outing of the two groups next nuMh. The American Red Cross Great Lakes RcgwtagfW'ddas Hood Io 65 hospitals in ■ Mmuutey ■«», including Barry awakened by the smoke at about 4:42 a.m., officials said. "The 12-year-old first woke up and called out for her grandfather who then got up." said Det. Kevin Ingram of the Ionia County Sheriffs Department. Aleecia is thought to have been sleeping in one bedroom with Marjorie and Nicholas. Ingram said John Stidham Sr., who had been sleeping in another bedroom along with her brother, jumped up, grabbed Erik and Aleecia and tended for the stairs. Officials think Erik never made it down the stairs and that Aleecia was able to get to the bottom near the door but was unable to flee. "As he came to the bottom of the stairs, we’re certain he got the daughter to the bot­ tom, but the 10-year-old. we’re not sure whether he was at the top or the bottom," In­ gram said. "As soon as he opened the door and exited, he felt he heard an explosion which was pro­ bably actually the oxygen rushing into the house and igniting the fire." Ingram said. "At the time he got out. there was an intense build-up of smoke. As he left the home, the oxygen rusted into the room and the fire jus( took right off.” Two fans in one bedroom and one in the other, plus a ceiling fan, may have con­ tributed to the spread of the fire as well. In­ gram said. Stidham then ran to neighbor Bill Wilson’s residence and the two men rushed back to the scene but the fire was too intense for any at­ tempts to save the victims. "The neighbor had to restrain him from go­ ing back in or he would have been a victim too," Ingram said. Another neighbor, Gretchen Farrell, had noticed the fire and called for the fire department. Ingram said one of his fellow officers and a volunteer fireman were among the first to ar­ rive at the scene but "there is no way they could have gone in without endangering their lives.” The structure was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived at the scene, said Lake Odessa Fire Department Chief Gordon Eldridge, who noted the Clarksville Depart­ ment was also dispatched at the same time. Eldridge later called for water from the ■ - A grandmother and her three grandchildren perished when this house near Lake Odessa, burned early Sunday Husband and owner o’ the house John Stidham, (kneeling, photo right), searches through the rubble with friends and relatives. (Banner photos) Woodland and Berlin-Orange departments, and it took nearly 2 */i hours to bring the blaze under control. Also responding was the Lake Odessa Am­ bulance. which transported Stidham to Pen­ nock Hospital to be treated for minor bums and smoke inhalation, said Hospital Public Affairs Director Tom Kaufman. The Hulls Ambulance from Muir was called to transport the victims, who were reportedly found in the basement of the home after the structure collapsed. See FATAL FIRE, page 11 Zoning board OK’s plans for Pennock’s new building by David T. Young Fennock Hospital’s plans for the construction of a new medical office building took a big step forward Tuesday night when the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals approved a request for a variance for the project The ZB A, in a 4-0 vote, approved the use of the variance for 18 months. But if nothing happens between now and then, the variance will be revoked. Pennock officials' next step is to draw up a site plan and submit it to the planning commission, which they plan to do at that panel's next meeting Sept. 6. If the planning commission approves the site plan, the matter will go before the city council for final approval. If the new medical office on Green Street is built, it will be located between the Fuller House, which now serves as the site for Barry County Hospice, and the east side of the Physicians Center parking lot. It would be constructed on what is now a vacant lot. Dan Hamilton, hospital administrator, stressed, however, that the proposal for construction of the new facility is only an option at this point. He said he and other hospital officials consider approval of the variance only "an initial step in the planning Adamite bk»d nvpUes need to be so Wood will be .vailable far s£ iadMdtasts who need it. Mods to collect 550 to keep up with Mads. To help nuinuin ’<* «b*g Challenge far between the who weigh at least -**"****“ bfaod. Donors L:.. ^tiffirfrrrb*04*1 cvcTy c'8ht ^iklMKCSS takes about an Officials have been unable to determine the exact cause of the fire although investigators from the Michigan State Police Fire Marshal Division have pinpointed that the fire originated in the kitchen, possibly near the ceiling. Officials said the home, at 12401 Jackson Rd., had recently been remodeled. The children and their grandparents were asleep upstairs when Aleecia was apparently process." The administrator said the option is being considered in an effort to attract new physicians to Hastings. "We dnn't have a firm commitment from incoming physicians yet," he explained. "If they (new physicians) do come in, there isn't sufficient space (now) to meet their needs. This is one of several options were looking at and it’s the primary one, the most advantageous." Hamilton added that Pennock is working under a five-year plan in which officials see higher outpatient, but lower inpatient counts. Neighbors of where the facility might be constructed were invited to the ZBA meeting and one couple, Ken and Cinny Robbe, expressed concerns. "Any time a zoning change takes place, you're encroaching on residential property," she said. "1 don't think Hastings is growing that fast and I don't think we have that need." Mr. and Mrs. Robbe said they believe he hospital has more than adequate space to accommodate new doctors. Hamilton acknowledged that there is some space, but said although the current physicians' center is not completely occupied, the space available is not large enough to attract the kinds of specialized doctors Pennock seeks. When asked by acting ZBA Chairman Doug Vickery if the new building would create more traffic, Hamilton answered, "I hope so, to be honest with you. But the parking lot we have can handle everything and more. And with more outpatients and fewer inpatients, this will create a greater turnover in parking spaces." See PENNOCK, page 9 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 18, 1988 ‘Teddy Bear’ fund-raiser launched in county by MADD group The Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) has launch­ ed a fund raising drive which it hopes will benefit children who face crisis situations. 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Antique Auto Show at Charlton Park - August 21. Hundreds of vrtique autos and vendors will be on display at the park, showing their cars, buying and swapping parts and generally having a good time. You will too at this annual event. The Annual Rotery-Klwanis Blood Bank is this Thursday, August 18 at the Moose Lodge in Hastings. This annual bloody competition bet­ ween the clubs Is from noon until 5:30. The clubs do not have enough members to reach the goal so your help Is needed. Just tell them that Rotary or Klwanls sent you. The winning club gets to gloat all year, the losing club gets a dunce cap. The real winner is the blood pro­ gram, which needs your donation, especially during the summer. Another blood bank will be held in Nashville next Thursday, August 23 at the Methodist Church from 1 until 6:30. Visit Bosley’s after you give at either blood bank and we will treat you to a Cone Zone Cone. Summerfest is next weekend and now is the time to pre-register for the following events: 1. Registration for the Summerfest Fishing Contest at Fish Hatchery Park must be made by August 25 at the Cooperative Extension Service, 94M862. You must be 4-16 to them when they are in automobile accidents, arc lost or are victims of child abuse, etc. Donations for the bear fund may be sent to MADD. in care of Mode O'Day. 108 E. State St.. Hastings, or to MADD at P.O. Box 275. Nashville, Mi. Donations are tax deductible. Everyone who makes a donation will have his or her name printed on “I Care" hearts which are displayed at Mode O’Day in Hastings. "It s a tcriffic idea — something positive for the kids." said Charlene Swank of the bear project. Swank owns Mode O’Day in Hastings and serves on the MADD board of directors. "It is our sincere hope that these teddy bears will help bring a smile through the tears, and give a frightened child something to cling to in a very trying and traumatic experience in their life: and afterwards (the bear will) be a constant reminder that they are all bear-y special." she said. "We want to put Barry County on the map," added local MADD president Connie Wymer. "We've only heard of three other programs, one in Miami, Kansas City and Seattle.” "We trust the people of Barry County will be behind us in this program." said Mickey Fisk, chairman of the bear program and secretary of MADD. The group hopes to raise $7,000 by Christmas or before to purchase 1.000 Russ bears. Also serving on the county MADD board are Mary Lou Gray, Diane Flohr, Rev. Edna Miller. Rev. Leonard Davis, and Cindy Gilmore. Shirley Smith is first vice president; Nancy Morgan is 2nd vice president, and Sherlyn Olsen is treasurer. WET BASEMENT? Drunken driving charge faces man after accident HydroFfo f . SVSTRM A 21-year-old Grand Rapids man will face charges of operating a motor vehi­ cle under the influence of liquor after he was involved in a one-car crash Friday afternoon. Troopers from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police said the man was northbound on Norris Road near Mullen Road when he lost control of his vehicle and eventually struck a tree. Authorities said the man had been driving too fast fort conditions. A passenger. 15. was not inured in the crash. The driver first was taken to Pennock Hospital and bad surgery on his injuries. He w as released Tuesday before he was to be arraigned in (^strict Court. • ' Th* Wafwpoof/ng Altwnat/re 1 800 643 4232 UNCONDITIONAL LIFETIME WARRANTY! Hydroflo System Warrants your Basement against leakage for the Life of the Structure, Regardless of Ownership. V«i>ey Bikers sponsor the DM«U« M WM9W or In th* R*mind«r. 3 KM* Making CaMaal antnnt* nxnl rtgtawr with th* Coop*r*tlv* Ext*n»k» at 9W-U6J 4 Ragimr lor lha 10K Ran by catling lha chambar ollie*. Jo* MMat*a Jaka Day - Auguat 16 Bring ua a jok* tram a copy ol “Jo* Millars' J*sC and Admiring a sample of the Russ bear that will go on patrol with county law enforcement agencies and am­ bulance services and a larger bear, donated by Diane Flohr of Hastings House, that will be given away in a future fund raising raffle are (back row, from left) Mickey Fisk, chairman of the bear project; Connie Wymer, local MADD president; Charlene Swank, owner of Mode O’Day and member of the MADD board; (front) Kelli Flohr, Stevie Flohr, Jason Flohr, all of Hastings; and Caleb Levengood, of Charlevoix, who had been visiting the Swanks. Clues being sought in local burglary Barry County Sheriffs Depariment deputies are looking for clues in connection with a burglary that could have occurred anytime within the last five weeks, according to the victim. The victim's daughter called police last week to report that her mother had been stay­ ing in Nashville, leaving her Hastings residence unoccupied. Though the house was checked on a regular basis, one day recently it was discovered that the residence had been broken into and a number of things had been taken. Reported missing were about $50 in change, sterling silver spoons, china, ceramic ducks, a portable sewing machine ana a blackand-white television set. Authorities said there was no damage done Paddleboat reported missing at Gun Lake ' l A Wayland man told Barry County Sheriff- authorities last week that his paddtefaat had been stolen near the Whispering pending arraignment. The nun slid hn> txvrt Last seen Aug. 5. but rt was out Relieved to be missing until l*o days later. He tokl police that this was because he believed that of the neighbor­ ing renters had used the vehicle by mistake. He said he also speculated tfut the Nul had been blown into the lake accidentally. The owner said the yellow and white twoseat paddleboat was last seen resting against a tree about 10 feet from the seawall near his residence. to the house in the entry, but drawers and cup­ boards had been left open, as had a rear entry door. Hastings man held in felonious assault An 18-ycar-old Hastings man was lodged in the Barry County Jail this week after he was arrested in connection with the beating of a 30-ycar-old local man last Friday afternoon. Billy Weinert was charged with felonious assault after Hasting City Police officers were called to the 400 block of E. Center Street. Authorities said Weinert struck the victim with a broken tree limb near the corner of Hanoxcr and Green streets. The victim had a cut above his right eye and bead injuries, authorities SMd. He was taken to Penmvck Hospital, where he was given six stitches above his right eye before he was released. Weinert faces a preliminary examination of the charge Monday. Dally Coverage, immediacy. Mobility I August 18. Organize a Sun Tan Tourney for of a $2.00 gift certificate for best left arm tan. palest ring finger, best t-shirt tan and best all around tan. A $1.00 gift certlficsts to each par­ ticipant. (Limit 10) 6. Strange Seafood Exhibition - August 18 Bring us a dish using a strange ssafood (you must tell us what it Is) this week and get a $300 gift certificate. (Limit 3) Worlds International WMe«o*Off Contest August 20. Individual dr duet, whistle us a tune from our soapbox this week and get a $2.00 gift certificate. Hands and fingers can be used, but no mechanical devices are allow­ ed. (Limit 15) 8. National Jigsaw Puzzle Championship August 20-21. Stage a jigsaw puzzle competi­ tion on South Jefferson this week, singles or doubles events, and we will give a $5.00 gift certificate to the winner and a $2.00 to each player. (Limit 8)(At least 4 must participate) 9. Lebanon Bologna Festival - August 19-21. Bring us some homemade bologna this week and get a $3.00 gift certificate in return. (Limit 3) 10. H.P. Lovecraft Birthday - August 20. H.P. was a noted eplstolarlan and science fiction writer. Tell us what an epistolarian is and get a 50* gift certificate this week. (Limit 10) 11. Good grooming is the rule on South Jefferson Street. Look your best by visiting ur Hair Cara Center, Dick’s Barber Shop or Outward Ap­ pearance this week. AM 1220 OLD CARS am 15^ HAMBURGERS At WBCH, we're celebrating our GUESS A NUMBER BETWEEN 1-30. If 10th Anniversary z* z*. On Tuesday, August /\/\ 23rd from 5-7 p.m. I W 1 McDonald’s of Hastings ■McDonakn Is hosting a party ■ " for us by rolling back prices to the magic year of 1958. During those two hours HAMBURGS WILL BE JUST 15' eachl Bring your ap­ petite and join the fun Tuesday, August 23rd from 5-7 p.m. Thanks, McDonalds! (Gift certificates are Hmtted to one pen. pw month and, unlaaa otherwise alafad, to thoaw <» or older.) AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 5. Little Bucky celebrates Ogden Nash's Birth­ day (August 19) by having a sale this week. The low prices in the Buck's weekly Reminder ad will leave you laughing, as does the verse of Ogden Nash. Over 25 Qoldline Vitamin Products (com­ parable to national brands) help you save everyday at Bosleys. Bosley Pharmacy has the best Home Health Cam Selection In this area. Bosley Pharmacy is open every Sunday from 10 until 1 to serve. We are also open until 8 P.M. Monday through Friday. Ilaaiafs Haa H .„ ' QUOTE: 2. 3. 4. ' "/regtfltfgotf asanexpens/ve way of playmt Q K Ch,,wrton FM 100.1 tlzira ALS0 0N AUGUST ^■MgauM 23rd, owners of cars are invited to drive your vehicle to downtown Hastings and show It off! C'mon down anytime between 5:00 p.m. and dark and park in the 100 block of State Street near the WBCH studios. Should be great fun for car owners and spectators alike! (Cj (Rain date. Aug. 30. same time, same place) At WBCH we are featuring 30 years of great music - the best from 1958-1988. Listen all day everyday. 100.1 stereo on your FM dial, 12-20 on your AM receiver. your guess is correct, you win a nice prize given by one of the business firms helping WBCH celebrate our 30th Anniversary. LISTEN TO WIN and phone-in during one of our Anniver­ sary contests heard throughout the day. COMING UP: WBCH sponsors another Lip Synk contest at Hastings SUMMERFEST on Friday, August 26 at 3:30 p.m. That same weekend listen for lots of drawings for the LAND OF LAKES. STREAMS AND DREAMS SWEEPSTAKES. SPORTS THIS FALL ON WBCH: Reports from the Olympic XXIV Summer Games Sept. 17-Oct. 2. Hastings and Lakewood football is just around the corner. So is Big 10 foot­ ball on WBCH-FM and this year on WBCH-AM we’re carrying WMU football. THANKYOU, FELPAUSCH, for 30 years of continuous sponsorship of the 8:00 a.m. news on WBCH! That adds up to 9,360 consecutive news broadcasts sponsored as a service to Barry County by Felpaush. Felpausch is also the prime sponsor for the annual WBCH HOMEMAKERS SCHOOL. Mark Thursday. October 27 on your calendar for this years recipe spectacular at Central Auditorium in Hastings. Band Boosters to give away new car— The Hastings Band Boosters recently purchased a new car from Andrus Chevrolet-Buick and a drawing for the vehicle is scheduled for Dec. 11 at the band’s winter concert. Proceeds from sales of tickets will go to the band's trip to Washington D.C. next June. The group has a total of 1.500 tickets to be sold at $15 apiece. Kickoff for the fund-raising project is Summerfest Weekend in Hastings, Aug. 26 and 27. Co-chairs uf the event are Jim and Barb Toburen (shown in car receiving keys from Charlie Andrus) and committee members are Gary and Ann Pierce, Dan and Pam Hamilton and Bill and Rose Kelly. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday August 18 1988 - Page 3 Barry County Democratic precinct delegates to convene Saturday Barn County precinct delegates will con­ vene at 10a.m. Saturday. Aug. 20. at Thomas Jefferson Hall. Jefferson and Green streets. Hastings. The delegates, who were elected at the Aug. 2 primary. will select 15 delegates to the Democratic State Convention at Cobo Hall in Detroit the following weekend. "Precinct delegates (to the county convcn- lion) are elected each August of cvennumhered years and are the direct link bet­ ween the voter at the rass-roots level and their political organization." said Bob Dwyer, chairman of the Barry County party. "Parties arc critical segments of the legal process governing in America. From the town hall to the White House, this country continues the tradition of free people in aligning themselves in political parties.” LETTERS from our readers.... “Alleged” tries defendants in press To the editor: Local dentist arraigned for practicing after his license was suspended is fact. All the rest of your article (Banner. Aug. 11) hides behind the "alleged." There have been at least three times in the last few months when the Banner has publish­ ed facts about individuals, but then sensa­ tionalized the articles with "alleged" facts that 1 feel should only be revealed at the court trial. These "alleged" actions may be true, but they just as well may be false, too! That’s for a court, or jury, to decide not a newspaper. Your revelation of such “facts” sometimes proves a detriment to the legal process. It’s irresponsible reporting to bring out "alleged" actions before they have been documented as fact. It ruins people’s businesses, and sometimes their lives! I feel that you need to be more selective in reporting proven facts, not alleged occurrences. James E. Atkinson Hastings. Mi. Editor's Note: It is the duty of any profes­ sional newspaper to describe the nature ofthe charges in any arrests. By stating only the charges, the reader is left to too many ques­ tions. and therefore, rumors. To saysomething is ‘ ‘alleged'' does not say it is true. It merely allows readers the opportunity to learn what authorities believe happened. Thus, in this case, the newspaper does not “try” the case, it merely describes what the defendant will face in trial. It in no way decides the defendant's guilt or innocence, which, as you say, will be determined in a court of law. Reader not happy with local cable service To the editor: Well, the time has finally come. I’m fed up with the quality of the local cable service. I've been a resident of this communi­ ty for 10 years (two different addresses — same cable company) and as 1 figure it. that means that on an average of $100 per year, TRIAD Cable Tv has gotten $1,000 of my money. I guess that means 1 have the right to voice my opinion. Sometimes 1 wonder why 1 didn't stop ser­ vice sooner. Well. 1 guess it was a matter of thinking "something" was better than "nothing". In the beginning (10 years ago), the reception (other than local stations) was fuzzy. At that time. TRIAD blamed it on out­ dated microwave equipment. Then the company installed new equipment for all channels except one (channel 50). That meant I was finally getting my money’s worth (almost). That condition has lasted for about five years. Even though I wasn't getting all that I was paying for. TRIAD decided that the rates should go up. So. dutifully I paid the increase while all the time thinking the service would improve. Movie brings up freedom issue To the editor: Excuse me. but I am under the assumption that we still live in a free countrv, with freedom of the press, religion, etc. In response to the letters trying to ban the movie. "The Last Temptation of Christ,” it sounds like some people are assuming everyone believes as they do. Believe it or not, many people do not. We are all free to believe as we wish and there are many, many people who want to see this movie. No one's personal beliefs or wishes should enter into it, as this movie is for everyone who WANTS to see it. If those persons’ whose beliefs go against this type of movie, the solution is simple don’t go and sec it. This movie and media such as this are rated accordingly so that young, impressionable people are not allowed to go and see it. That is enough restriction. We have the right and freedom io see this movie granted to us by the Constitution and the separation of church and state and "private industry." This is a free country and "town”, we hope. We urge the owner of the local theater to show this movie. Hank & Cindi Yarbrough Hastings Censorship is a bigger threat To the editor: In last week's Banner, two citizens wrote letters to the editor urging citizens not to view the new film "The Last Temptation of Christ." After reading these letters, I assume neither of these citizens has seen the film (as 1 have not). How can anyone judge the film's religious, historical, creative or moral merit on any level if they haven’t seen it? I was concerned about Dorthy Fiske’s let­ ter. She is urging all concerned citizens to sign petitions to stop the film. If she and others do not like the film, they don't have to sec it. That is their choice, and rightfully so. However, everyone else in this community has the same right to make a choice. If they choose to see the film, but cannot because it isn’t available, their right to choose has been denied. Ms. Fiske is using her right to freedom of expression to encourage limitations on freedom of choice for the community and other individuals. Censorship is a bigger threat to Hastings than any movie. We've all seen what it has done to other communities, other nations. Let’s hope that it doesn’t happen here. Susan Anderson Hastings I was wrong once again, instead of improv­ ed regular service, 1 was given the option of spending more money on gimmicks such as "Star Pack". I guess the idea was, if I got more channels. I would forget about the chan­ nels that I couldn't see. Just one final comment. I've always taken advantage of TRIAD'S option of a full year in advance (I must have biren one of the few. because when I’d go into make my payment, they could never find my account, not to men­ tion that the billing was screwed up for the first five or six years). As it turns out, I find this was to my disad­ vantage. I heard stories from other subscribers about "stealing" cable channels and not paying or paying only portions of monthly bills in protest of the poor quality service. It seems as though there is no alternative, with the monopolistic situation we’re living under, I have no choice but to discontinue service. I am encouraging the mayor and the city government to hold public meetings and 1 am encouraging the public to voice their con­ cerns, about this monopolistic set up. It is the only way anything can be done to make improvements. Respectfully, Scott Hubbard Hastings Dwyer added. "These delegates, directly elected by the people, are where it all begins. While voting (at the county convention) is limited to delegates, all Democrats are weclomc to join with us Saturday." The Democratic State Convention Aug. 27 will nominate two candidates each for the Michigan Supreme Court, the State Board of Education. University of Michigan Board of Regents. Michigan Stale University Board of Trustees, and the Wayne State University Board of Governors. The supreme court nominees will run on a non-partisan ballot in the November general election. Commentariesfrom our editorial staffand the community— Unconventional moves puts candidates on ballot Vermontville man’s trial moved to Sept. 26 The circuit court trial for a Vermontville man charged with beating a Nashville woman March 11 has been adjourned to Sept. 26. The trial had been scheduled for Aug. 15. Richard D. "Bud" Lowe, 33, faces five felony counts in connection with the case. He is charged with breaking and entering an occupied dwelling with intent to do great bodily harm, which carries a 15-year prison term maximum penalty; with assault with intent to do great boldity harm less than murder, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison; and three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, each of which carries a maximum penalty of life in prison. Lowe is lodged in the Barry County Jail awaiting his trial. Two unusual campaigns have made things more interesting in the political year 1988 here thus far. Democrats James Calchick and Jane Norris will appear on the November general elec­ tion ballot against Republican incumbents by virtue of successful write-in campaigns dur­ ing the Aug. 2 primary. They made a ballot in similar ways, but for different reasons. Catchick received enough write-in votes after he was disqualified from the Democratic primary because of improper petitions. He will meet Republican Paul Henry in a twoparty battle for the 5th District Congressional scat. But while Catchick's write-in effort was deliberate and well-publicized. Norris was somewhat of a surprise to the electorate and even the media. Though her eleventh-hour effort was somewhat impromptu, she garnered more than 80 write-in voles for Barry County Sheriff in the primary, enough to win her a spot on the November ballot in a race against incumbent Republican David Wood. By law. both Catchick and Norris had to gain a certain percentage of the total received by the top vote-getter on the Democratic primary ticket, that being Sen. Donald Ricglc. Our election laws sometimes get a little strange. They enable just about anyone to run for office even if they don’t meet some of the basic requirements. Most candidates traditionally file before the deadline on the last day of May in an elec­ tion year. They either gamer enough valid signatures on petitions or pay a filing fee in order to get their names on the primary ballot. But Catchick and Norris made the grade under the rather unusual circumstances. They didn't follow tradition. Other election laws make it extremely easy for people to become independent candidates. Though we find these two candidates' roads to appearance on the November ballot con­ fusing the voters and a bit unconventional, we applaud the results because we believe that political contests are much more preferable to incumbents running unopposed. No matter how well a public official has served, he or she should be tested in front of the electorate periodically. The incumbents themselves often want someone from the loyal opposition to do battle as a test from the public, a gauge on how the people fed the of­ ficials are doing. Competition so often is what makes this country great. And that goes for the ballot box. too. V Editor's Notes. d by David T. Young I don't have any idea if English teachers still require students, when they return to school in September, to write essays on how they spent their summer vacations. I do remember that these essays were standard classroom fare not too many decades ago. And I do remember that such treatises were somewhat awkward for me because some of the things I did during the summer seasons I didn’t want to report. Last week 1 was fortunate to have a week away from the rigors of the work world. I deliberately stayed away from local news, not outof a lack of caring, but rather, out of a feeling that I wanted to let the world of Hastings and Barry County spin without me for a short spell. Before I married, I used to take annual trout fishing trips to wilderness regions in the Upper Peninsula with an old friend. We used to have a strong rule against reading any newspapers, watching any television or listening to any radio accounts of what was happening. We went off into the bush and created a separate reality up north for a week. It was a reality of trout fishing, renewing an excellent friendship, eating good food at an outstanding Amish restaurant and peaceful campfires. When, we returned, though, we'd have fun catching up on the news we had missed. My vacation last week didn't approach that kind of solitude and seclusion, but I did have some distance. I talked briefly with two colleagues over the telephone on one of the days just to make sure I hadn't left everbody else on the news staff holding the work bag. I watched a televised feature story on a special camp at Algonquin Lake. Then 1 attended the wedding last Saturday of staff writer Jeff Kaczmarczyk and caught up on a little bit of news. The wedding event served as a sort of PUBLIC OPINION: Would you be tempted to see “The Last Temptation of Christ”? Local cable TV service ‘pretty sad’ To the editor. I think the Hastings City Council will be do­ ing the citizens of the Hastings area a disser­ vice if they do not reopen the whole issue of what kind of cable service the town will have and who’s to provide this service. I have been traveling lately, which provided me with an opportunity to enjoy some other systems from here to Florida and back. The only conclusion you can arrive at after view­ ing many other services is that our Hastings area TRIAD Cable TV is pretty sad and antiquated. Also, take a look at the Battle Creek En­ quirer TV booklet’s inside front cover at what other systems are providing in the way of numbers of channels for further enlightment of how inadequate a system we are forced to settle for. Such little towns as Concord and Delton are being provided 20 channels on their systems at a minimum and many such as 27. Hastings struggles to provide 18 poorly, and one that isn’t viewable most of the lime. Other systems viewed in my travels provide even many more than these area systems at approximately the same costs. I do not buy Mr. Wright’s explanation of our poor reception and service. 1 think he came up with the weather excuse on the spur of the moment trying to justify the failure and lack of performance for a out-dated and inade­ quate cable system. This same outfit has made the same promises of improvements for years and has never produced any. His further arguments and statements that nobody asks for improvements sound like he has his head in the sand. Everyone I talk to is very dissatisfied with the system, but feels frustrated because TRIAD is the only thing available on a "take it or leave it” basis, an anitude not only of the system but of the peo­ ple running it. As far as asking for more stations and who they would service, we can’t ask for what we don't know about and never viewed to see if it is something we could enjoy. The argument of costs doesn’t hold up, cither, when you see what other smaller systems seem to be able to afford to provide. I suggest the council reopen the whole fran­ chise situation. To renew TRIAD’S for another 15 years will only get us the same in­ adequate service we have now. At the minimum, before approving another 15-year term, the council should demand a written statement of how the company intends to im­ prove our cable system. Not just promises from a provider like TRIAD, with their track record here and elsewhere. A Hastings Citizen. Robert C. Murphy VIEWPOINT The Question: The recently released film, ’’The Last Temptation of Christ" has been deemed sacrilegious by church leaders across the country who have protested and urged banishment of the movie. Others say the film should be shown so people are allowed to make their own decisions on the picture which tells the life of Jesus Christ in a way not shown before. If the film were shown In this area, would you go see It? Why or why not? Brian Allen, Hastings: "I think 1 would go see it just so that I could have my own opinion of it and make my own judgement." Lenore Peirce, Lake Odessa: “No, no, the whole thing makes me sick. I just can’t imagine anybody stooping to produce anything like that." John Gilson, Hastings: "1 might go see it, but 1 believe it should be run because people should have a choice. The reason I'm not sure 1'11 go is 1 spent 25 years in motion pictures, so I've had quite a few motion pictures.” Dorothy Ogden, Battle Creek: "I don't know. I'd have to read the reviews first because I don't know anything about it." Teresa Martinez, Hastings: "With­ out having read a synopsis of the movie, its hard for me to say. If it's portraying Christ as (I've heard) it is, I probably would not." Annette Weeks, Freeport: "I'm a youth group leader. We had a movie script on it and it didn't sound too great It doesn't agree with my beliefs. If it came here, I wouldn't see it." >-----------The Hastings "re-entry" for me during the my time off. It was a bridge between being on vacation and returning to work. . . I was able to see at least three Banner staffers in more social settings than usual, but we couldn't resist talking shop about what had happened in the past week or about what we would be seeing in the coming week. So how did I spend my summer vacation? Except for a one-day trip with my wife and kids to Deer Forest near Coloma and a one-day fishing trip to an area near Muskegon with my old friend, I worked around the house and spent a lot of time with my two very young sons. Some people use vacations to get away from it all, to take trips, to embark on new and exciting adventures with family or friends, to boldly go where they haven’t gone before. One local merchant quipped, when he learned of my time off, "vacations are good times to spend money." I certainly was guilty of spending money, particularly on feeding the animals at Deer Forest and on ice cream cones for the children at many different turns. But much of my time was spent mowing the lawn, hauling dirt, cleaning the yard, sealing the driveway and painting the trim around the house. And I never did get the chance to sleep in as I would have liked to. By the time you read this, I will be feeling as though never took that time off because I will be into the swing of being back on the job. I'm sure that almost everyone shares that awful feeling when returning to the workplace after some time off. Vacations sometimes can rejuvenate your energy cells and refresh you, enabling you to go back to work with renewed vigor. They also can be just as stressful as being at work. I've learned over the years that the most important thing is the vacationer's frame of mind from the start to finish of his or her time away. If you have problems, you won't be able to run and hide from them. But if you're in reasonably good spirits, you’ll have a marvelous time. I suspect there are many who spend their vacations puttering around the house and garden without any particular heavy agenda for getting away. I suspect some of these people have small children who are difficult to take along on lengthy trips. For example, it wasn't until recent years that my parents have taken trips for their vacations, now that their children are grown. Just about everybody reading this Banner ------------------------------ r Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box b (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 31 - Thursday, August 18,1988 Subscription Rates: S13.00 per year in Barry County. S15.00 per year in adjoining counties: and $16.50 per year elsewhere. probably have finished their vacations for this summer and those with school-age children now are getting the kids ready for another year in the classrooms. Football practices already have started and the other fall sports teams are preparing for their seasons, most of which begin in about three weeks. This summer? As my old friend said when we were camped out one night last week, "This is one of the very few times in my life that I won't be sorry to see summer go." I have to agree. Though I generally enjoy the year's hottest season the best, the more than 30 days of 90-plus temperatures have taken their toll on me. I'm tired of the fans running in the house constantly. I'm tired of having to seek refuge at Yankee Springs nearly every day. I'm tired of having trouble sleeping because of the humidity even in the wee hours of the morning. I'm actually looking forward to cooler fall days, the crisp Thursday and Friday evenings when high school football teams do battle and to the girls' basketball seasons. So saying goodbye to my vacation, in a way, was like saying goodbye to summer. And it will be good riddance to the weather we've had in the last several months. Frankly, the high point of my summer vacation was a single moment in a conversation with my 3-year-old son, Robbie, who had an inkling that something was unusual when he went 11 consecutive days without having to go to the baby-sitter’s house. Robbie asked me, "Can I stay home during the day tomorrow, too? Not today, Robbie. But bless your heart for asking. Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Friday through Sunday LOWER PENINSULA A chance of thunderstorms Sunday, oth­ erwise fair. Highs generally in the 70s; lows in the 50s. UPPER PENINSULA Friday, fair and cool; Saturday, Chance of thunderstorms in the west, partly cloudy on the east side. Sunday will have a chance of rain over the entire peninsula. Highs in the mid-60s to mid-70s. Lows will be in the mid- to upper-40s Friday, and upper-40s to mid-50s Saturday and Sunday. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 18, 1988 Aleecia and Erik Estep Marjorie Combs Stidham PLAINWELL - Aleecia Estep, 12, and Erix Estep, 10, brother and sister of Plainwell passed away Sunday, August 14,1988 at their grandparents home, John and Maijorie Stid­ ham, Lake Odessa, as a result of a fire. Aleecia and Eric are survived by their parents, John, Jr. and Sherry Stidham of Plain­ well and Timothy and Dana Estep of Sunfield; grandparents, Janet Galvanek of Walker, William and Shirley Estep of Sunfield and John Stidham of Lake Odessa; great grandmothers, Gertrude Combs of Lake Odessa and Maggie Stidham of Kentucky. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 17,1988 at Lakewood United Method­ ist Church with Rev. Lester DeGroote officiat­ ing. Burial was at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell. .Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. A Memorial Trust Fund has been established for the Stidham/Estep Family in care of Lake Odessa Union Bank. LAKE ODESSA - Marjorie Combs Stid­ ham, 55, of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, August 14,1988 at her residence as a result of a fire. Mrs. Stidham was bom February 18,1933 in Harveyton, Kentucky, the daughter of Hiram and Gertrude (Daniels) Combs. She attended schools in Kentucky. She was married to John Stidham in 1951 in Kentucky. They moved to Lake Odessa in 1965. Mrs. Stidham is survived by her husband John; one son, John, Jr. of Plainwell; her mother, Gertrude Combs of Lake Odessa; two sisters, Della Combs of Grand Ledge and Shir­ ley Quick of Lake Odessa; two brothers, James Combs and Buri Combs both of Grand Ledge; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 17,1988 at Lakewood United Method­ ist Church with Rev. Lester DeGroote officiat­ ing. Burial was at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. A Memorial Trust Fund has been established for the Stidham/Estep Family in care of Lake Odessa Union Bank. Nicholas J. Stidham PLAINWELL - Nicholas J. Stidham, 4, of Plainwell passed away Sunday, August 14, 1988 at his grandparents home, John and Marjorie Stidham, Lake Odessa, as a result of a fire. Nicholas is survived by his parents, John, Jr. and Sherry Stidham of Plainwell; grandpa­ rents, Janet Galvanek of Walker and John Stid­ ham of Lake Odessa; great grandmothers, Gertrude Combs of Lake Odessa and Maggie Stidham of Kentucky. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 17,1988 at Lakewood United Method­ ist Church with Rev. Lester DeGroote officiat­ ing. Burial was at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. A Memorial Trust Fund has been established for the Stidham/Estep Family in care nf Lake Odessa Union Bank. Christopher Snyder CALEDONIA - Christopher (Chris) Snyder, 21, passed away Wednesday morning, August 10,1988 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Snyder was born on April 17, 1967 in Kalamazoo, the son of Earl D. and Alice L. (Wilgenhof) Snyder. He graduated from Wayland High School in 1986. He was current­ ly employed at Sam’s Joint East Mr. Snyder is survived by his parents of Wayland; one brother, Bryan D. Snyder of Wayland; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Snyder of Shelbyville; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Friday, August 12, at Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville, with the Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial was at the Yankee Springs Cemetery. ATTEND SERVICES ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferwa Hastings Area GRACE HASTINGS OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Pallor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship II a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Aug. 14 - 9:15 Church School (All ages); 8:00 and 10:30 Family Worship. Church Council. Thursday. Aug. II - 8 00 AA Saturday. Aug. 13 - 8:00 NA. Monday. Aug. 15 - 6:30 Softball. Tuesday. Aug. 16 - 7:00 Stephen Wednesday. Aug 17 ■ 7:00 Board of Elders. ASSEMBLY FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian ex­ perience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.'ji. Worship Service: 6 p.m. ■ Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen A. Higbee Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. 9:30 morning worship service, nursery provided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH AM & FM. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector Sunday Schedule for Sum­ mer months (Memorial Day through Labor Day): Holy Eucharist. 10 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7:00 p.m. HARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. Ml 49058. No man Herron. Minister, telephon(616 ) 945-2938 office. 948-4201 home Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p in. Free Bible Correspondence Course. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH. 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School. 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6.00 (Elem. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Studv .. at 7 30 p.m. with Sh. .<.*b for girls and GBB club fu oys. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hosting* ond Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY af Hastings, Inc. Father Lxvhi Pohl. Pastor. PaM-u Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m ; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Horn of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banfieki Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day. 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004 Kenneth W Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barrett, Axsl. to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8.30 p.m. (Adult Chou, Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun day School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd . Pastor Rev. Ken Hartgerink. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Insurance for your life. Homo. Business ond Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES — Hnlw.ll. FLEXFAR INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville, Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch, Hastings. Saturday Mass6:30p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m THE HASTINGS BANKER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broodway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" - > It S. Jefferson • 9*5-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Res Mary Horn of­ ficiating. Banhcld Sunday School 9 a.m.; Banfield Worship 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel Sunday School 9:30. Country Chapel Worship 1030. Dan Ray McClurkin Greta Perkins ARIZONA - Dan Ray McClurkin, 31, of 8038 East Idaho Avenue, Mesa, Arizona, died Wednesday, July 28, 1988 in Mesa. Mr. McClurkin was bom on November 25. 1956, in Hastings, the son of JoAnne and Lee McClurkin. He was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings schools, graduating from Hastings High School in 1975. He served in the United Stales Navy for three years. He moved to Arizona in 1980. He was employed at Bob's Big Boy for eight years and Olive Tree in Mesa for two months. Mr. McClurkin is survived by a daughter, Amanda; a son Mathew; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee (JoAnne) McClurkin; four brothers, Joel, Bill, Butch and Scott; grandmothers, Edith Hinman and Mary McClurkin; aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Friday, August 5, 1988 at Maricopa Cemetery in Tempe Arizona. HASTINGS - Greta Perkins, 98, of 1002 North Taffee Drive, Hastings passed away Wednesday, August 10, 1988 at the Thomappie Manor. Mrs. Perkins was bom January 1, 1890 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Frank and Ann (Tupper) Clark. She was raised in the Lake Odessa area and attended schools there graduating in 1908 as Salutatorian of her class. She was married to Glenn Perkins on September 19,1912. They lived in the Carlton Center area for a time where she gave piano lessons and played for dances at the original Grange Hall. They later moved into Freeport where Mr. Perkins served as Postmaster for many years. They moved to Hastings in 1935 and in 1936 opened a restaurant and tavern which they operated until 1949. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and Church Circle, Hastings O.E.S. #7, The Rebe­ kahs and Pennock Hospital Guild. Mrs. Perkins is survived by two sons, Norman Perkins of Hastings and Raymond Perkins of Johnson City, Tennessee; one daughter Dorothy Tomlinson of Melbourne, Florida; 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn in 1970, infant son, Carol Perkins, two daughters, Margaret Wisenauer in 1946 and Laurel Echtinaw in 1970. Funeral services were held Monday, August 15,1988 at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. G. Kent Keller and Father Leon H. Pohl officiating. Burial was at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Earl V. Knoll NASHVIlLE - Earl V. Knoll, 78, of 3220 Hager Road, Nashville, died Saturday, August 13, 1988 at his residence. Mr. Knoll was born on February 22, 1910 in Nashville, the son of Francis and Carrie (Baird) Knoll. He was raised in Nashville and had lived all his life on the family farm except for three years, when he resided in Eau Gallic, Florida. He was married to Cleone C. EveretL He was employed in fanning and was a licensed electrician. Mr. Knoll is survived by his wife, Cleone; two sons, Alton Knoll of Grass Lake and H. James Knoll of Nashville; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Francis Roy Knoll in 1986. Graveside services were held Tuesday, August 16, 1988 at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville, with the Rev. Mary Curtis officiat­ ing. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Putnam Library Children's Wing Fund. Eugene Dalman ENGl-EWOOD, FLORIDA - Eugene Dalman, 78, of Englewood, Florida and formerly of Hastings passed away Thurday, August 11, 1988 in Florida. Mr. Dalman was bom on January 18,1910 in Hudsonville, Michigan, the son of Theodore and Wilhelima (Slabbecorne) Dalman. He was married to Ellen Dekker on June 30, 1934. They resided in Hastings for many years until taking up residence in Florida in 1977. He was employed at the E.W. Bliss Company for 44 years. Mr. Dalman is survived by his wife, Ellen; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Bernard Bedford, daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Wayne Roush, daughter, Jacqueline Tebo, all of Hastings; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one brother, Amos Dalman of Bitely; one sister, Estella Huxtable of Freemont; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Donald Tebo and one sister, Mildred Vandenbosch. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Faye E. Marshall NASHVILLE - Faye E. Marshall, 73, of 6570 Maple Grove Road, Nashville passed away Friday, August 12,1988 at the Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Marshall was bom on October 11,1914 in Boyne City, the daughter of Glen and Lavina (Strong) Osborn. She was raised in the Cheboygan and Petoskey areas and attended schools there. She graduated from Petoskey High School in 1930 and went on to attend Business College in South Bend, Indiana. She was married to Cecil Marshall on Febru­ ary 22,1954 in Vermontville. They lived in the Vermontville and Nashville area for over 30 years. She was employed at Clark Equipment Company in Battle Creek as stenographer for 20 years retiring in 1979. She previously work­ ed as a clerk for the Emmett Company Draft Board during World War II and as secretary for the administrator of Little Traverse Hospital in Petoskey. She was a member of A.A.R.P. Mrs. Marshall is survived by her husband, Cecil; one sister, Betty Washburne of Peto­ skey; three sisters-in-law, Agnes (Ovid) Price and Geraldine Price both of Nashville and Arlene Hefflebower of Woodland; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, August 15, 1988 at the Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville with Rev. Thomas Voyles officiating. Burial was in the Barryville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville’s Putnam Library Fund. Grace Oaks SARASOTA, FLORIDA - Grace Oaks, 94, of Sarasota. Florida, formerly of Grand Rapids and Midland, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 1988. Mrs. Oaks was bom on December 20,1893 in Woodland, the daughter of Lorenzo D. and Celeste (Leedy) Warner. She was raised in Grand Rapids and Midland, moving to Saraso­ ta in 1979. She was married to Daniel F. Oaks, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Oaks was a life long member of the Church of the Bretheran of Grand Rapids and active in the C.R.O.P work. She is survived by a son, Robert D. Oaks of Grand Rapids; a daughter, Eleanor Semeyn of Sarasota, Honda; five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 13, 1988 at Zaagman Memorial Chapel with Doctor J.W. Stuart of West Minster Presbyte­ rian Church officiating. Burial was at Rosedale Memorial Park in Grand Rapids. June R. Franklin NASHVILLE - June R. Franklin, 53, of 9770 Butler Road, Nashville passed away Thursday, August 11,1988 at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. Mrs. Franklin was bom on February 7,1935 in Howell, the daughter of Lewis and Ruth (Lawrence) Gearhart. She was raised in Howell and attended schools there. She graduated from Howell High School and went on to attend Houghton College in New York. She was married to Harold Franklin on June 3, 1961 in Howell. She was employed at the Hastings First United Methodist Church as secretary for 6 years. She also served as secret­ ary for the Eastern District of the Nazarene Church for 17 years. She was a member of the N azarene Church. Mrs. Franklin is survived by her husband, Harold; son and daughter-in-law, David and Darla Franklin, two sons, Dennis and Douglas Franklin, all of Nashville; one grandson; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Gearhart of Howell; three brothers, Harley Gearhart of Tennessee, Lowell Gearhart of Fenton and Steve Gearhart of Indiana; one uncle, Hoyd Gearhart of Lake Odessa. Funeral services were held Monday, August 15, 1988 at the Nashville Church of The Nazarene with Rev. Thomas Voyles and Rev. James Sherman officiating. Burial was at the Ellis Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the June R. Franklin Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by the Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. William R. Wright Cleopha M. Flora WOODLAND - William R. Wright, 73, "f 138 Saddlebag Lake Road, Woodland, passed away July 31. 1988 in Hastings. Mr. Wright was bom in Detroit, the son of Thomas and Martha (Allen) Wright. He owned and operated Bill’s Bar and the Lounge Bar from 1951 till 1978 and was a delivery person for the Hastings Reminder. He was a lifetime member of the F.O.E. (Eagles) Aerie #3552 and a member of the American Legion Post #42. Mr. Wright is survived by his wife, Marion; two daughters, Mrs. Darrell "Joe" (Vivian) Schultz and Mrs. Jim (Connie) Garrison, both of Charlotte; five grandchildren; a sister, Kathleene Trondle of Ecorse; sister-in-law, Ella Wright of Bedford. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 3,1988, at the Pray Funeral Home, with the Rev. Robert G. Novak officiating. Inter­ ment in the Center Eaton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. HASTINGS - Cleopha M. Flora, 83, of 1738 N. Broadway, Hastings passed away Thursday, August 11, 1988 at her residence. Mrs. Flora was bom on November 3,1904 in Sturgis, Michigan, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Wenzel) Mohr. She was raised in the Sturgis area and attended schools there. She was married to Rudolph F. Flora on May 29, 1934. She was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and St. Margaret Mary Guild, Hastings Country Club, Pennock Hospi­ tal Guilds #12 and 23, Hastings Womens Club and Stitchery Group. She was a long time Pennock Hospital Gift Shop volunteer. Mrs. Flora is survived by her husband, Rudolph; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Harley Marsh of Hastings, daughter, Susan Flora of Beverly Hills, California; son and daughter-in-law, William and Diane Flora of Zeeland, son and daughter-in-law, Walter and Sharon Hora of Holland; 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. The Rosary was recited Friday, August 12, in the Wren Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 13, 1988 at Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Leon H. Pohl officiating. Burial was at the Hastings Ml Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Irene M. Dickerson HASTINGS - Irene M. Dickerson, 85, of 3506 Lawrence Road, Hastings passed away Sunday, August 14,1988 at Sunset Acres Nurs­ ing Home where she had been a patient for the past eight years. Mrs. Dickerson was bom on January 30, 1903, in Baltimore Township. Barry County, lhe daughter of Charles and Etta (Webb) Beach. She lived all of her life in Barry County and in the Shultz and Dowling areas. She was married to S. Leslie Dickerson. She taught school for 34 years in Barry County and 15 years at the Delton Kellogg Schools before her retirement. She was a member of the Dowl­ ing Country Chapel Church where she played the organ for several years. She was a former 4-H leader and member of the Bany County Farm Bureau. Mrs. Dickerson is survived by two daught­ ers, Mrs. Jack (Shirley) Belles of Allendale, South Carolina and Mrs. Jerry (lyleen) Mohn of Belding; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, S. Leslie Dickerson on November 1,1980, five sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 17,1988 at the Williams Funeral Home of Delton with Pastor Bernard Blair officiating. Burial was at lhe Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made. to the Dowling Country Chapel Church or the Dowl­ ing Library. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Nellie M. Dull BATTLE CREEK - Nellie M. Dull, 85, of Bittie Creek passed away Monday, August 15, 1988 at Arrowood Nursing Center in Battle Creek. Mrs. Dull was born cm March 14, 1903 in Vermontville, the daughter of William and Josephine (VanderJagt) Joppie. She was married to Guy J. Dull. He preceded her in death in 1962. She was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing and gardenng. Mrs. Dull is survived by five sons, Fred G. Dull and Nelson M. Dull both of Battle Creek, Leo E. Dull of California, Franklin L. Dull of West Germany and Bart Spratto of Marquette; four daughters, Rena (Pauline) Wallis of Wint­ er Park, Florida, Lamoyne M. Ormsbee of Bellevue, Beverly V. Fifer of Lake Placid, Florida and Josephine F. Cartledge of Battle Creek; 20 grandchildren; 25 great grandchil­ dren; one great great grandchild; two brothers, Henry and Leonard Joppie both of Vermontville. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 19, 1988 at Horal Lawn Memorial Gardens Chapel in Battle Creek. Arrangements were made by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Myron F. Reynolds HASTINGS - Myron F. Reynolds, 80, of 709 North Michigan, Avenue, Hastings, died Saturday, August 13, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Reynolds was bom on December 28, 1907 in Hastings Township, Barry County, the son of Fredrick and Belle (Vrooman) Reynolds. He was a life-long Barry County resident and attended Hastings schools. He was married to Louise McDonald on July 23, 1930. He was employed at the Hastings Manufacturing Company for 36 years, retiring in 1974. Mr. Reynolds is survived by his wife, Louise; one daughter, Dorothy Bowles of Virginia Beach, Virginia; one son, Myron J. Reynolds of Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Elsie Keeler and Irene Hayes both of Hastings; two brothers, Ray Reynolds and Hastings and Gerald Reynolds of Kansas City, Kansas; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 17, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home, with the Rev. Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Gerald Duane Keller WHITE PIGEON - Gerald Duane (Pete) Keller, 63, of White Pigeon, passed away August 5, 1988 at the Sl Joseph Medical Center in South Bend, Indiana Mr. Keller was bom in Hastings on June 1, 1925, the son of Samuel and Ina (Hail) Keller. He attended Hastings Public Schools. He served in the United States Navy in the South Pacific during World War II from 1942 to 1946. Mr. Keller is survived by his wife, Charlene of White Pigeon. Among the surviving child­ ren are, one daughter, Mrs. Norman (Dawn) Hutchins of Lavaca, Arkansas; two sons, Barton who is stationed with the United States Navy in California, Wesley and Bobby of White Pigeon; nine grandchildren; one brother, Kendall Keller of Delton and one sister Joan Makowski of Vicksburg. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Darrell Keller of Hastings. B trial services were held August 9, at the Fort Custer National Cemetery with Full Mili­ tary Honors. Arrangements were made by the Welsheimer Funeral Home of South Bend, Indiana. Clarence B. Smith DELTON - Clarence B. Smith, 90, of 157 Maple Street, Delton formerly of Grand Rapids passed away Wednesday, August 10, 1988 in Grand Rapids. Mr. Smith was born on July 9, 1898 in Shultz, Barry County, the son of Andrew and Amanda (Ernstein) Smith. He had lived in the Delton area since 1978. He previously lived in the Fort Lauderdale area following his retire­ ment in the early 60’s. He was married to Lydia Wunderlich on May 1,1920. He was employed as an automo­ bile dealer in Grand Rapids for many years. He was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church of Delton and a member of the Bernard Historical Society of Delton. Mr. Smith was survived by one son, Robert W. Smith; one granddaughter, Suzette Smith; two grandsons, Michael J. Smith and Richard W. Smith all ofTraverse City; four greatgrand­ children; one sister, Gladys Chamberlain of Delton; one brother, Forrest Smith of Battle Creek; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia on June 22, 1976, two sisters, Lvena Smith in 1905, Bessie Lewis in 1940 and one brother, Ernest Smith in 1974. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 13, 1988 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Rev. Elmer Faust officiating. Burial was at the East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bernard Historical Society. Oliver E. Hole VERMONTVILLE - Oliver E. Hole, 56, of Vermontville, formerly of Lansing, passed away August 13, 1988 at Clare Community Hospital in Clare, Michigan. Mr. Hole was bom on September 18,1931 in White Cloud, Michigan the son of Wesley and Nellie (Westgate) Hole. He was married to Shirley Derendinger for 27 years. He was employed at B.O.C. Plant #2. He was a member of Woodland Eagles F.OJE. #372. Mr. Hole is survived by his wife Shirley; two sons, Raymond W. Hole of Battle Creek and Virgil L. Strand of California; three daughters, Barbara J. (Martin) Smith of Vermontville, Vickie Smith and Vivian Davis, both of Cali­ fornia; ten grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 17, 1988 at First Congregational Church in Vermontille with Rev. Sally Noble officiating. Burial was at Woodland Cemetery, Vermontville. Arrangements were made by Tiffany Funer­ al Home, Lansing. Legal Notice State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No 8819974 SE Estate of Kenneth P. Yeokel. Social Security Number 3’ 1-42-5150. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate moy be barred or alfected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On September 8. 1988 of 10:00 a.m tn the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan. bafor«- Hon. Richard Shaw Judge of Pro­ bate o h--ng will be held on the petition of Delphine Ann Yeokel requesting that Dolphine Ann Yeokel be appointed personal representative of Kenneth P. Yeokel who lived ol 11398 Sprague Rood. Delton. Michigan 49046 Michigan and who died July 23. 1988 ond requesting that the heirs of the decedent be determined. Creditors ore nolifed that copies ol all claims against the deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the personal represen­ tative and to the court on or before October 18. 1988. Notice is further given thot the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing on record. August 12. 1988 Mary E. Delehanty (P30801) 350 East Michigan Avenue Kolam iioo. Ml 610-382-1440 Delphine Ann Yeakel 13361 Kellogg Schoo Road Delton. Michigan 49046 (8 18) WOMEN’S— EQUALITY DAY AUGUST 26 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 18, 1988 — Page 5 Legal Notices STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER FOR PUBLICATION File No. 88-376-CH CLARE BASSETT ond ETTA BASSETT, husband and wife. Plaintiffs, Gidley-Travis announce engagement Brumms to observe 50th wedding anniversary Meyers-Boniface united in marriage Angela M. Meyers and Ernest D. Boniface were united in marriage, Aug. 6 at the home of the bride’s parents in Hastings. Parents of lhe bride are Jim and Shari Musser of Hastings. Parents of lhe groom are Raymond and Nancy Boniface of Delton. The bride wore a white tea’ length satin and lace gown with pearl accents. Her attendants were her sisters, Helen Smith and Tammy Musser. His attendants were his brothers, Jeff and Jason Boniface. Rainbow was lhe color scheme throughout the wedding and reception, which followed at the Assembly of God Church in Hastings, giv­ ing a wonderful promise of their future. Guests of honor were grandparents Lester and Helen Pardee of Lansing; Yvonne and Harold Chceseman of Hastings. Ernest is a graduate of Delton High ScliOul and currently is employed by Patrick Auto Body Shop of Delton. Angie is a graduate of Hastings High School and currently is employed at Mussers Country view AFC Home in Hastings. Crilly-Ciark united in marriage Debra S. Crilly and David L._ Clark were united in marriage on April 30. at the Charlton Park Church in Hastings. The ceremony was performed by Rev. David Nelson. Jr., at 5 p.m. A wedding reception was held for the couple at the Knights of Col­ umbus Hall in Hastings. Debra is the daughter of Nyle and Deloris Crilly of Nashville. Her grandparents are John and Lana Crilly of Olivet, and the late Barbara Smart. David is the son of Robert and Leona Clark of Hastings His grandparents are Roy and Minerva Bauman of Florida, end the late Mr. and Mrs. A C. Clark. The bride wore a white dress with a stand­ up collar, sheer illusion net yoke accented with an embroided schiffli design, with a fit­ ted bodice. The sleeves were puffed with sheer illusion net lace trimmed with a schiffli design and pearls. The dress had a full skirt with a tiered, chapel-length train accented at the bottom with the schiffli design and pearls. A finger­ tip veil trimmed with pearls completed the bride’s look. The groom wore a shimmering gray pin­ striped tuxedo with tails from the Robert Wagner Collection. Jane Soblesky, cousin of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Denise Matson, sister of the bride, and Rosemary Embrich. friend of the bride. Flowergirl was Kari Maison, niece of the bride. Dan Clark, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Steve Bal dry. brother-in-law of the groom, and Randy Van­ Zandt. friend of the groom. Ringbearer was Quinn Baldry. nephew of the groom. Ushers were Mike Crilly. brother of the bride, and Patrick Clark, nep’ .>■ the groom. The guest book was :• «nded by Robin Shilton, friend of the br’.u*. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Gordon and Jean Chase of Hastings, friends of the bride and groom. Vocalist for the ceremony was Mrs. Wanda Kleinfclt. cousin of the bride who sang '•Honestly”. The flowers, which were aqua and white roses accented w ith aqua daisies and trimmed with fern leaves, were prepared by Dcloros Kleinfclt. The couple currently resides in Hastings and is planning a honeymoon for later this year. An open house will be held Saturday. Aug. 20. from 2-5 p.m. at the Maple Grove Community Building in Nashville (M-66 at the south edge of town) to honor the 50th wed­ ding anniversary of Bruce and Dorotha Brumm. The couple was married on Oct. 1. 1938. al the home of the bride’s parents in Nashville. The Brumms have lived all of their married lives on a Centennial Farm north of Nashville. All friends and family arc invited to come and share in their special day. but the couple requests no gifts. The celebration is being hosted by their children. Dr. Douglas and Phyllis Brumm of Calumet, and Jerry and Sharon Brumm of Nashville. The couple also have five grandchildren. File No. 88-247 DO In the mailer of Daniel J. Keller French-Preston announce engagement Synopsis of the Regular Meeting of the PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD August 10. 1988 Approved to call special meeting for considera­ tion of Form Days application under special events ordinance when completed application is submit­ ted with all necessary permits and documentation. Directed Supervisor to obtain language from At­ torney for amendment to Trash ond Leaf burning ordinance to eliminate burn barrells in R-l ond R-2 zoned districts. Ratified resolution to recognize Delton Crooked Lake Association as a non-profit organization within Prairieville Township. Approved to place millage proposals on November ballot for roads and emergency vehicle replacement. Amended June 8. 1988 minutes. P/Z appoint­ ment expiration date of S. Armlntrout Approved purchase ond necessary training, con­ versions and support for tax billing ond assessing program. Approved appointments of D. Vickery ond E. Johnson to the Library Board. Approved appointment of Brian Johnson as police reserve officer thru 10-31-88. Approved transfer of $30.00 from Cemetery trust to general fund. Approved payment of general fund bills totaling Approved payment of porks sy>t»m construction fund bills totaling $3,909.48. Janette Emig, Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Keck (8/18) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER FOR PUBLICATION: File No. 88CH 0023 KENNETH J. STEVENS and GEORGIA STEVENS, husband and wife. Plaintiffs, STEPHEN R. HENSELL. Defendant. Bruce W. Gee (P23696) Attorney for Plaintiffs 607 N. Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 At a session of said Court, held in the District Courtrooms in the City of Hastings. Michigan, this 4th day of August. 1988. PRESENT: Honorable GARY R. HOLAAAN, Circuit Judge The Court reviewed the Motion for Publication and the Court being fully advised in the premises: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that you are being sued by Plaintiffs In this Court in a land contract forfeiture action covering that parcel of land described as: Lots 170 & 171 of Steven’s Wooded Acres, Plat No. 3. This conveyance is subject to the building and use restrictions as recorded in Liber 5 of Deeds on Page 84 in Register of Deeds. Barry County, Michigan. You must file your answer or take such other ac­ tion as permitted by law in this Court at 220 W. Court Street. Hostings. Michigan on or before September 1, 1988. If you fall to do so. a default judgment moy be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this cose. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of this Order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks and proof of publication shall be filed in this Court. Gary R. Holman, Circuit Judge DRAFTED BY: Bruce W. Gee (P23696) SIEGEL, HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 N. Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 (8/25) Synopsis of Regular Meeting HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD August 8. 1988 — 7:30 p.m. * Pledge to Flog. All Board Members present. 53 Citizens. Approved July 11. 1988 minutes. Treasurers. Zoning Administrator, Ambulance & Dispatch reports received. Received letter and petition from residents around Lakeside Mobiie Home Park. Heard concerns for rood work. Approved payment of all bills by roll call vote. Received petitions from Wall Lake Association sewage proposal. Informed both parlies appealing decisions to Twp. Board that the Twp. Board cannot overturn a decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Approved placement of notice in newspapers RE: Donna Wall. AFC Family Home. Received notices of permits granted by D.N.R. to Russell Dimond and Victor P. Haas. Authority given Kingsburys to purchase a trim­ mer for cemetery not to exceed $275. Place storage building out for bids. Accepted $50 donation from John Vairo for floor Adjournment 10:45 p.m. Shirley R. Case. Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker. Supervisor (8/18) Livermore-Fetterhoff announce engagement Michael and Karen Livermore have an­ nounced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Amy Rebecca, to Richard Fetterhoff of Atlanta, Ga. Richard is the son of Pastor Dean and Billie Fetterhoff. Amy is a Lake wood High School graduate and attended Houghton College two years. She is currently employed by a large develop­ ment corporation in Atlanta. Richard is currently a senior captain for the flight department of Phoenix Air based in Atlanta. The couple will exchange wedding vows on Oct. 8 at the Livermore residence. Schauben-Bosworth announce engagement Herman Sclauben Jr. of Portland and Jaclynn Schaubcn of Flint announce the engagement of the daughter. Cheryl Marie, to Jeffrey C. Bosworth. He is the son of William and Nina Bosworth of Sunfield. Cheryl is a 1976 graduate of St. Patrick’s High School in Portland. She is employed al Cutters Point in Lansing. Jeff is a 1973 graduate of Lakewood High School and works for a construction company out of Grand Ledge. A Sept. 23 wedding date has been set. The wedding will be held at St. Patrick’s in Portland. ( ’ ji CONTACT... ■! — Many Prefer Our New Bi-Weekly Payment Plan — Here’s How it Works: Bi-Weekly simply means that you make your house payment every other week. Instead of writing one large check once a month, you pay half every two weeks. So, rather than making twelve big monthly payments a year, you make 26 smaller ones every two weeks. The two extra payments make the difference. Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments Sounds Interesting. But, You Want More Details... Just call or visit the National Bank of Hastings Mortgage Department. Our Home Mortgage specialists will provide you with detailed information on Bi­ Weekly Mortgages or our regular Fixed Rate Plans. "1 SCHOLARSHIP LOCATING SERVICE ! ( P.O. Box 53, Nashville, Ml 49073 J m Of Michigan COUNTY OF BARRY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on August 22. 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Commissioner's Room. County Annex Building. 117 South Broadway, Hastings. Michigan. The following sections of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, will be considered for amendments ARTICLE III Secion 3.1 - Definitions (additions, illustrations ond clarification) ARTICLE IV Section 4.13 - Development Plan Requirements (amended to increase requirements and to include some environmental precautions) Section 4.18 • Parking and Loading Spaces (amended to alphabetize) Section 4.31 • Guarantee ol Conformance (delete) Section 4.33 • Refuse (odd time limit to outdoor storage) Section 4.40 - Groundwater Protection (new section) ARTICLE IIX Section 8.1 & 8.2 • Nonconforming Uses (clarifies Board of Appeals responsibility) ARTICLE XI Section 11.1 • Flood Hazard Areas (amended to meet Federal regulations) Interested person desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The complete text of the proposed amendments of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Fri­ day. Please phone Linda Anderson, Barry County Planning Director at 948-4830 for further information. Norval'E. Thaler. Barry County Clerk (8/18) Gordon French and Carolyn Eberly and David Ray Preston Sr. and Gloria Preston an­ nounce the engagement of Charlotte Lisa French and David Ray Preston Jr. Charlotte and David will wed shortly after they graduate from college. Charlotte will be attending her sophomore year at Western Michigan University. Her major is political science. David will be attending his freshman year at the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art. in New Jersey. David’s major is cartoon grahpics and cinematic animation. Business or Trade School? m American Heart Association A United Way Agency We will locate 5-25 financial aid | sources for your higher education. I Shirley A. Keller It is hereby ordered that Shirley Keller shall answer o civil action now pending in Barry Co. Cir­ cuit Court on or before Sept. 20. 198B. Failure to answer shall result in a judgement by default for the release demanded in the complaint filed in this court. (8/18) Doted: July 21. 1988 Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wincy of Hastings, arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Karen, to Cameron Crosby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Crosby of Elkhart. Ind An Oct. 1 wedding is being planned. FOR COLLEGE? ! The Southwest 1 /4 of the Northwest 1 /4 of Sec­ tion 23. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan. You must file your answer or take such other ac­ tion os permitted by law in this Court at the Cour­ thouse in Hastings, Michigan or or before August 23, 1988. If you fail to do so. o default judgment may be entered against you for lhe relief demand­ ed in the Complaint filed in this cose. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of this Order uholl be published once each week in the Hostings Banner for three consecutive weeks and proof of publication shall be filed in this Court. Richard M. Shuster Circuit Judge BY: Thomas C. Megargle DRAFTED BY: Bruce W. Gee (P23696) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 4 FISHER 607 N. Brood way Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 (8/18) PUBLICATION and NOTICE OF HEARING Winey-Crosby announce engagement NEED MONEY I Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gidlcy arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Lisa Kay. to Bryan Jay Travis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Travis. Lisa is a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School. She attended Kendall College of Art and Design, majoring in graphics. She is now employed with J-Ad Graphics in Hastings. Bryan is a 1979 graduate of Hastings High School. He is employed with Cappon Oil Co. in Hastings. An Oct. 14 wedding is being planned. FRANCIS I. BAUER and GEORGINA BAUER, husband and wife, and THEIR HEIRS AND DEVISEES. Defendants. Bruce W. Gee (P23696) Attorney for Plaintiffs 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 At a session of said Court, held in the Circuit Courtrooms in the City of Hastings, Michigan, this 20lh day of July. 1988. PRESENT: Honorable RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Cir­ cuit Judge. The Court having reviewed the Motion for Publication ond the Court being fully advised in the premises: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that you are being sued by Plaintiffs in this Court in a quiet title action covering that parcel of land described NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT A-SB-2 I wish to express my sincere thanks to the voters of Barry County for your continued support and confidence in the August Primary Election. David O. Wood Sheriff of Barry County Paid tor by fne Committee to Re elect David O Wood Sheriff. P O Box 3B5. Hastings. Michigan ATIONAL West State at Broadway Member FDIC ASTINGS All Deposits Insured Up io S 100.000.00 �Page 6 — iThe Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 18. 1988 SUBSCRIBE...to the Banner for all your LOCAL NEWS! DietO Center1 Ann Landers Dad’s words can be hurting Dear Ann Landers: This is a reply io my 10-ycar-old son's question. "Why docs Dad­ dy keep trying to hurt my feelings?." and an open letter to my husband and other parents who say thoughtless and unkind things to their children. "Are you blind?" “Yes, Daddy. I'm blind to your love when you talk to me that way.” "Can't you hear?" “No. Daddy. I can't hear any caring in your voice when you make me feel like something is wrong with me." "Haven't I told you a thousand times?" "Yes. Daddy, a thousand times, at least. I guess you don’t think I’m worth lhe time to say something more than once. (I wish you were a little bit more patient.)" “Can't you do anything right?" "I guess I can't, if you don't think so. because you know everything. You're my dad." "What's the matter with you. anyway?" “Gee. I'd don't know. Maybe I’m just bad or dumb. I sure hope you love me anyway. Daddy, because if you don’t no one else will." I have tried to help my husband see what he is doing. Maybe reading this will open his eyes. - Concerned Mom Dear Mom: I hope every father who reads your letter will ask himself how many times in the last week he has put those same questions to his son. If only you dads knew who much your sons idolize you and how it crushes their spirits to be spoken to in a belittling way. you’d never do it again. Please please, if you see yourself in this col­ umn today, vow to turn over a new leaf. No child can grow up emotionally healthy and loving unless he feels valued. Parental love is at the heart of self-esteem. fa The weight-loss professionals. of HASTINGS “If you could lose weight by yourself, You would have done so by Now!” --- ”nO one O»U^ I 1 weigh-ins- I • s ss-• -z *• - s: weight eonnol 1 jn y s. and Ceneoe V.KSer^-dover^----"'___________________ ° 1 U18 >e»rsL the CALL FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION l)ieio> Center The weightdoss professionals. Brides, birds, and rice Dear Ann Landers: I am writing in response to a letter and your answer that ap­ peared in the Ithaca Journal recently. There is absolutely no truth in the belie that rice (even instant) can kill birds. This rumor received publicity because of a bill introduced into he Connecticut legislature in 1985 by Mae Schmidle. This wild story resulted in frightening thousands of brides into putting birdseed in lit­ tle tulle and chiffon bags so lhe guests wouldn't throw rice and “kill the birds." Rice is no threat to birds. It must be boiled Hastings 1615 S. Bedford Rd., M-37 (Next to Cappon's) Phone 948-4033 HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 7a.m.-6p.m.; Sal. 8 a.m.-l I a.m, Call our other Diet Center in Plainwell 685-6881 Valentine’s Day, Not Mother’s Day, Not Father’s Day^^^ * Just A Good Old Fashioned Summer1 before it will expand. Furthermore all the food that birds swallow is ground up by powerful muscles and grit in their gizzards. Many birds love rice, as any frustrated rice farmer will tell you. I hope you will print this information in your column and put an end to this myth. In the meantime, keep throwing rice, folks. Tradition will be served and the birds will cat well and be healthy. -- Steven C. Sibley. Cor­ nell Laboratory of Ornithology. Ithaca. N.Y. Dear Steven Sibley: Your letter proves once again that- if a story is repeated often enough, people will believe it. even though it is false and defies logic. We checked with an authority in the Bird House at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, and she verified your statement. Shame on me for going along with that crook. I feel like a birdbrain. Header says pay teachers more Dear Ann Landers: In the 1940s the major problems that teachers had to deal with were as follows: Not getting homework on time. Talking during class. Making noise. Running in the hallways. Gening out of place in line. Wearing improper clothing. In the '80s the teachers must contend with: Students who are strung out on alcohol and drugs. Pregnant girls. Suicidal students. Threats of rape and murder. Stealing. Assault. Guns and knives in the classroom. Arson and bombing. Scary, isn’t it? Yet teachers arc leaving the profession because of low pay. lack of cooperation from parents and the tendency to blame the schools for all the ills of society. I am not a teacher nor do I have children of Barry County Marriage Licenses Brian Graham. 19. Battle Creek and Mary Geething. 18. Battle Creek. James VanDenDriessche, 38. Hastings and Charlotte Alexander. 45. Hastings. Randall Simmons. 19, Hastings and Laura Rowley. 18. Hastings. James Beasley, 22. Hastings and Trisca Rutledge. 21, Waldron. Bruce DeLine, 29, Hastings and Cheri Janousek, 28, Hastings. Thomas Drewel, 23, Freeport and Laura Lachniet, 22. Grand Rapids. Bryan Carpenter, 25. Nashville and Maryann E. Varkoly, 37. Nashville. FURNITURE flexsteee $ RECLINERS All Remaining Lawn Furniture ...at Closeout Prices! *$IOWAS$29900 ...JUST ARRIVED! New Shipment of LAMPS Solid Brass CARPETING .S ... SO. YD. We Guarantee our Installations All OAK May not be as shown LAMPS END TABLES $5000 W AND Only5 69°° UP AH first quality, guaranteed products to make your home what you want it to be. Put our professionals to work for you! OPEN 9 a.m. 'til 8 p.m, Monday & Friday; 9 a.m, 'til 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday serving * STEAKS Sirloins & Sizzlers • Pizza • • • • • • Submarines Calzone Spaghetti Ziti Sausage Roll Cheese Cake DOUBLED I I CAPACITY Miller’s FURNITURE & CARPET STORE 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS fl DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. 945-2091 Dinners Appetizers my own. but I pay school and other taxes will­ ingly because I know if the children in our community don't get a decent education we will not have competent doctors, lawyers, ser­ vice people and yes. teachers, in the next decade Good teachers cost rnonc) and we should consider their salary increases an in­ vestment in the future. Thanks for getting lhe word out. Ann. - A.K.S.. Texas. Dear Texas: Derek Bok. the president of Harvard, said. "If you think education is ex­ pensive. try ignorance." I cannot emphasize too strongly the impor­ tance of upgrading the quality of education in this country. The Japanese, the Russians and the Chinese know the value of education, and we arc losing out to them in a big way. You get what you pay for in the school system, like everywhere else. If we want top­ notch teachers we must make the field attrac­ tive to them. This means salaries that are com­ petitive with business and industry and pump­ ing up professional pride. I know of no better investment in the future. Wc dare not risk put­ ting this country in the hands of a bunch of dummies 20 years down the road. Wake up. out there! Sweeney didn’t eat it Ear In or Out...We Cater All Occasions PHONE • 795-7844 inc. Tirea Thun. 1120 am.-11 p.m.; Fri. A Sal. nUUnO. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; C1OB*d Mondays SUNDAY, OPEN 4 to 9:30 P.M. I have been a Sweeney for 63 years and have never heard that expression before. Is it something new? What docs it mean? If a Sweeney doesn't know, you can be sure a lot of other people in your reading audience arc going to Ik* asking you this question as well. How about it. Ann? -- James H. Sweeney. Farmington Hills. Mich. Dear Friend in Farmington: Feed it to Sweeney means "Your story is ridiculous. I don't buy it." Where this originated I am not sure, but I do remember a line in an old play, spoken by a woman who wanted her spouse to know-his alihi wasn't cutting it. She gave him a withering look and said. "Feed it to Sweeney." Planning a wedding? What's right? What's wrong ? ' 'The Ann Landers Guide for Brides’' will relieve your anxiety. To receive a copy, send S3 plus a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope (45 cents postage} to Ann landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Dear Ann lenders: In a recent column you Woodland News Denise (Mrs. Roger) Daniels and her daughter, Megan, spent most of July and pan of August in Australia. They left Michigan on July 5. and flew from Grand Rapids to Chicago to Los Angeles in six hours. After a four-hour layover in that city, they took a 12’Zt-hour flight to Aukland. New Zealand. The 716 hours they spent in New Zealand included a shuttle bus trip into the city and a tour. They visited a museum with many Maori items and exhibits and Maori fortifica­ tions on the side of an extinct volcano. These fortifications were all hand-dug and built by an ancient prehistoric tribe and were very in­ teresting. Daniels said that the city of Aukland was Victorian in architecture, road signs and attitudes. From New Zealand, they flew 3 Vi hours to Brisbane where they were met by Daniel's mother and brother. They had a three-day pass to Expo '88 which is Australia's bi­ centennial exhibition. In those three days. Denise says they were able to sec only 32 of the 60 pavilions in the Expo. She mentioned the special Magna Carta pavilion as being of special interest. This was in addition to lhe United Kingdom and pavilion and exhibitions. The original Magna Cana document is on exhibit. It is between two thick pieces of glass scaled together with heavy lead. A 24-hour guard watch is on while it is on display in Australia. The Vatican pavilion had a huge collection of items never before let out of Rome such as tapestries dated from 1100 to 1300. robes wom by many popes including the Borgias and Medicis. and many priceless pieces of an. The mainland China pavilion contains col­ lections of jade, ivory and silk, many very an­ cient and priceless. Denise said the Australian pavilion was fabulous. She said that each area of Australia also had its own pavilion and the Queensland pavilion was especially interesting. Il included an Aboriginal actor narrating a special effects show, telling what the Aborigines believe to be the natural history of the continent and showing how each animal was created. The United States exhibit was for some unknown reason devoted entirely to sports and is not considered a top pavilion by the Australians. Canada had many interesting exhibits. One day, while Denise and Megan were in Brisbane. Denise's mother made a complete Australian Christmas dinner including Christmas cake and Christmas pudding. , Mean was allowed to attend her mother’s elementary school for two days as it is winter in Australia. The Nundah Elementary School principal, teachers and students made Megan especially welcome in the fourth grade class, and she enjoyed it. and has pictures her mother took of the teacher and her classmates. They spent two days in the bush and would have spent more time there, but both developed a flu-like illness and had to return to Brisbane. Denise said everyone who at­ tends the exhibition is likely to get a virus of some sort as so many people from other parts of the world are concentrated there right now, all carrying the viral diseases from their own communities to which they arc immune. The Daniels visited a new multi-floor shop­ ping building called the Myer Center in Brisbane. This building has parking floors under it and restaurants and amusements on the roof. They returned by way of Aukland. Honolulu and Los Angeles. Megan was im­ pressed when the pilot told her that the 9‘/j-hour flight from Aukland to Honolulu took 91 tons of fuel. The week after returning from Australia, the Daniels family, including Roger, visited »nc Toledo Zoo and saw the pandas there. They also spent a day at Cedar Point. Now Denise says she and Megan are seriously resting up before going back to her job as community aid at Woodland Sch<x»l and Megan to the fourth grade. Doug Flessner und Susan Lynn Ap­ pleman were married Saturday evening at Lakewood United Methodist Church. 6 Month CD I air I [conditioned | DOWNTOWN MIDDLEVILLE said. "You should have told him to "Feed H to Sweeney."* EFFECTIVE ANNUAL YIELD ^7.25%j by Catharina Lucas There were 14 at the Woodland Lions Club meeting last Tuesday. Harold Stannard's guest from California. Jim Muehl, attended with Stannard. The program was a video tape of the sesquicentennial wheat harvest which was done with antique hand and horse equip­ ment last year. The thrashing and straw baling were done with antique steam and oil pewered equipment and the antique shingle mill which were operated in the park during Woodland's sesquicentennial celebration. John Porteenga is home from the hospital and has had all casts removed. It has been nearly two months since he was injured in a tractor accident in one of the family's bams and taken by helicopter to Grand Rapids. A non-denominational worldwide organization called Child Evangelism Fellowship, conducted a "Five-Day Club” program at the Woodland Lions building each morning last week. Each day included a Bible story, a missionary story, a memory verse and singing hymns and gospel music. Dorothy Schaibly was the hostess and sponsor of the program. Mary Samuel, of Lansing, the daughter of the state director of the organiza­ tion, was the teacher. Cnsta and Cherish Wetzel of Hastings assisted. On Friday. Schaibly held a picnic for the children in the Woodland park after the lessons. They had hot dogs and watermelon and each child got a ride on her Tennesse Walker horse. Buddy, after their meal. The horse is so large that the children had to mount from the tail gate ot a pick up truck. He is a very gentle horse and all the children were ex­ cited about being allowed to ride him. Children who attended the program were Ashlcigh Lawson; Travis and Wyatt Federau; Becky. Rachael. Morgan and Jared Duits; Ryan. Brandon and Blake Pepper; Gregg. Darin and Brian Stowell; Paul and Kevin Numincn; Brian and Missy Dillon; Don Cox; Nicole and Stacy Carpenter; Heather. Holly and Jay Smith; and Lori Ayers. Dick and Anita Duits and Sue Pepper at­ tended the picnic and helped with the lunch and horse rides. Mrs. Schaibly is looking forward to spon­ soring another type of program by the Child Evangelism Fellowship this fall after school gets underway. This program is called the "Good News Club" and the children meet once a week after school for several weeks. Bob Crockfbrd is out of intensive care unit after heart by-pass surgery and is now in the intermediate care section at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Woodland Towne House had over 300 guests for its open house and grand opening of a new room on Friday and over 200 on Satur­ day. Leo Spitzlcy said, "It was a super weekend, and thanks to all who participated." Mike Curtis, son of Glendon and Betty Curtis, is home from San Diego where he is employed by a major restat rant c.nain. He will stay in Michigan until Aug. 27. He ran Classics for his mother last wecx while she went to Plymouth with Glendon who attended a special computer training class for E.W. Bliss. Betty said she "shoppted til she dropped." On Sunday Betty and Glendon Curtis held a Classic family reunion picnic at the home on Broadway. Duane and Norma Jean Classic Club. Gregg and Jean Club and children, and Dave and Vai Keough and daughter, all of Howell; Tony, Linda and Malloy Curtis ot Jackson; Steve and Cindy Curtis White of Hastings; Mike Curtis of San Diego; Doug Curtis. Galen. Shirley Classic Kilmer and Laurie Kilmer. Marvin and Joyce Classic and Lucy Classic. all of Woodland, enjoyed the family get together while Mike is home. Zion Lutheran Church held a second ses­ sion of summer Bible school last week. This session was held evenings so people who were unable to participate in the earlier day sessions could take part. The average attendance was between 50 and 60 students each evening with one adult class. Twenty teachers and teaching assistants took part. The collections was voted to go toward the AIDS research. Pioneer Bank NORTH BRANCH. MICHIGAN $10,000 MINIMUM DEPOSIT (313)688-3051 or 1-800-622-1889 nuns �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 18. 1988 — Page 7 From Time to Time... by—Esther Walton Hastings 50 Years Ago...September 1938 f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE This 4-H advanced canning display was one of many at the Barry County Fair in 1938. Barry County Fair 4-H Club organizers include, from left, Helen Reeser, Robert Bancroft, and Beatrice Colburn. Fall was as busy a rime as could be in Hastings and Barry County in the y^ar of I938. The five-day fair was on in full force and it was reported that “it will be one of the finest five-day and night entertainments in the history of the fair.” according to Win Green in an article dated Sept. I. 1938. About 50.000 people were expected to attend. An interesting front page article details the disappearance of a husband and father of four children in 1924. His subsequent discovery in Midland in I938. gave the readers a bit of news to gossip about. (It seems the man was thought to have died in 1924. in an accident while unloading a freight car of barreled quick lime. His whereabouts became known when a Hastings resident recognized him on a street in Midland. Soon after he was recongizcd. he disappeared again. This time leaving a second wife and four children living in Midland. The story is further complicated that she married the man before the first wife divorced him. The City of Hastings received publicity in the Chicago Journal of Commerce of Aug. 24 which stated that Hastings was one of the eight cities in the United States, with a popula­ tion of from 5.000 to 10,000 which had no ci­ ty indebtedness. Forty-one Barry County 4-H club members attended the state 4-H judging contest at Michigan State College. According to Harold J. Foster, Barry County agricultural agent, these 41 members made up seven different teams: livestock, dairy, poultry, crops, cann­ ing. clothing and demonstration teams in can­ ning and food preparation. The teams receiv­ ed many awards, and the winning demonstra­ tion team got an ”all-expensc-paid trip to the state fair and while there, will give their prize­ winning demonstration.” Fall brought the start of school, and the Sept. 1 Banner announced the beginnings: "Rural Teachers Attend Meeting.” which told that rural schools had started on the previous Monday. “Hastings schools will open Sept. 12” was a second item sure to please lhe students. Kindergarten children were to start in the fall and no winter or se­ cond semester kindergarten would be formed, was the third school announcement. Under the business spotlight was C.i. and W.L. Hinmans' Northsidc Grocery. It had been in business for 13 years “which is operating under the same scl-up and manage­ ment that it was 12 years ago.” The Hinmans had purchased the grocery store and meat market on North Michigan Avenue from John Fould. That site is now the location of Nor­ thside Pizza. The Sept. 8. issue of the Banner tells of the beginnings of bus transportation for Hastings schools. Barry County only had about four high schools. The rest of the schools went on­ ly through the eighth grade. Students wanting higher education had to travel to Hastings or one of the other towns that offered a high school. There they had to pay tuition and either make arrangements for room and board or find their own transportation. In an article titled “Transportation of Rural Pupils.” Howard M. Martin tells of the first bus transportation provided for Hastings high students. “At the beginning of the school year, 1933. the writer of this letter built and operated a trailer to transport students from the vicinity of Dowling to Hastings High School. Later in the year, this was supplemented by a used bus. which was in service until the purchase of a new. all-steel bus in 1935. Up to this time, students paid their own transportation costs. “Now... the bus it leased to the school and operated under the supervision of Mr. Van Buskirk. School boards in rural districts con­ tracted with the board of education at Hastings for the transportation of their high school students and paid all or part of the costs. “In 1936. another new bus was purchased and the original bus restored to use. making three in all: 1937 saw the purchase of three or more new buses, totaling six in all. High school transportation now covers practically every district in the county not served by con­ solidated or other schools operating buses. The farthest point south, being 18 miles away and serving a total of 241 students. Many schools took advantage of the state law allowing the closing of one or more of the upper grades of a rural school and transpor­ ting to Hastings, in this manner..." It appears from the article that Mr. Martin owned the buses and operated the system. The story does not mention how many drivers were used, but it is assumed that at least six were employed. The same issue mentions the primary elec­ tion day on Sept. 13. and warns the voters that they can only vote for candidates on one or the other ticket This was a new law. and the Ban­ ner “has been devoting and will devote in this Issue, a considerable space to explaining the provisions of the new law. hoping that will be helpful to the voters." The fair was on. “Flag-decked West Stale Street is an avenue of entrance and egress of a miniature of activity. First reports said "records were broken " All the stores in Hastings “were closed on Thursday afternoon to allow employers and employees to attend the fair." School information carried the news that there would be no more mid-year promotions (“which have been a part of the program in the past. This means that kindergarten children will be accepted only at the beginning of the school year on Sept. 12. Children who will become five years of age before Feb. 1, 1939. may enter the kindergarten in September." "Four lads get free week at camp” declared a headline. The article reports how four Barry County 4-H members were going to attend the State Conservation Camp at Chatham in the Upper Peninsula. Attending were William Reed of Hastings: Paul Riemersmsa. Middleville: Keith Strickland of Johnstown: and John Sensiba of Thomapple. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation inaugurated another service in Barry County. It was in­ terested in promoting the health and welfare of the people, and this time a public health education program was instituted in the schools. “Where it will be most effective,... in the schools where it will directly benefit the children.” Although, it was not mentioned, lhe article implied that part of the project would be “improvement in rural school bui1-'1 which meant some rural schools wot. have inside plumbing instead of lhe <*•■ nouscs. “FAX we FACTS!” We offer: • the OlyFax 100 A portable facsimile with speed dialing and reduction. Comped and lightweight. Automatic document feeder. Weighs only 12 lbs. • the OlyFax 515 A multi-feature, compact facsimile transceiver. Worldwide compatiMity. Automatic document feeder. 30-sheet capacity. Halftones plus(16 shades). Polling. • the OlyFax 725 Broadcasting. A high speed desktop facsimile transceiver with memory Can store 40 pages of information and can be upgraded Multiple-page documents can be sent and The Olympia OlyFax Transceiver changes overnight delivery services into transmissions that take place in minutes at far loss than half the coot. Transceiver 501 West State Street Hastings. Mi. 49058 Phone 616-948-9637 Fax 616-948-9636 In this issue, under local concerns, was an article on Goodyear Bros. Hardware Com­ pany. The article mentions Goodyears’ as be­ ing a pioneer and “In spile of the Depression with its attendant financial difficulties which crushed forever many businesses built upon less substantial foundations. David Goodyear today has a hardware store in this city which proves his ability to overcome obstacles. With the store stocked with practically everything one would expect to find in such a place, from the regular line of shelf hardware to the latest in electrical equipment, building supplies, farm implements, tractors and automobiles. Goodyear Bros Hardware Co. has always found the Banner a splendid medium for their advertising...” concluded the Banner. The reports of the primary election were an­ nounced in the Sept. 15 issue. Saying "Vole in the county is slightly heavier than in usual primary." It continued, “election returns in Barry County showed few, if any, upsets...” Frank Fitzgerald was running for Governor on the Republican ticket against a Mr. Toy. and Clare Hoffman won his first Republican nomination for Congress. “Fifty-nine rural school boards sign up” was an article announcing the W.K. Kellogg Founation's plans for rural schools. Accor­ ding to the piece, there were 73 rural school districts in Barry County. 55 attended the meeting, all signed up. four signed up later. "Fifty-nine rural school buildings in this county will be improved in lighting, heating, ventilation or having running water available in the school room for toilets or lavatory pur­ poses. etc. In some cases, wells will be driven. In many instances, the out-of-doors toilets will give place to modern toilet facilities, such as children should have.” It seems strange 50 years later that the rural schools had such primitive facilities for such a long time. The Hastings city schools had had inside facilities since 1875. But the improve­ ment depended upon the availability of elec­ tricity. and electricity wasn't available in lhe rural areas until the 1930s. This fact may also be the reason for 14 other rural schools not signing up. Electricity was not available for their region. Certainly, everyone would have availed themselves of the opportunity to im­ proving their schools at at cost to the school board of only 10 percent of the costs. Kellogg foundation was paying 45 percent and WPA furnishing 45 percent, leaving only the 10 per­ cent for the local school boards. On page 5, rain caused the fair considerable attendance losses, and, according to the arti­ cle, "The single admissions on some days fell below that of last year due to the continued rain which kept many at home." It rained from Wednesday until the fair closed on Saturday. In any case, it was reported that lhe exhibits were of top quality. The Sept. 22 issue announced a new idea. Several farmers in Prairieville banded together to form the "Williamston Plan" which was an organization that permitted hun­ ting on their farms under certain conditions. It was a plan endorsed by the State Conservation Department. It allowed hunters to go to the farm of a member, and, as the article reported, "get a ticket from that member with whom he shall leave his car. That ticket will permit the hunter to hunt on any farm whose owner belongs to the club. If he (the hunter) accepts lhe privilege, he must also agree that before he leaves the farm where he parks his car. he will turn over his game sack to the farmer for inspection...” Another article, related to the upcoming hunting season, was lhe 18th annual field trials for lhe AKC licensed field trials of the Wolverine Beagle Club to be held the week of Oct. 3-8. The club had 118 members but did not mention the number of dogs. The Basset dog trials were also announced they were to be held on Oct. 1 and 2. Kim Sigler, a prominent local lawyer and a future governor of Michigan, “dedicated ap­ proximately 400 acres owned by him. south of the hospital, known as the Sweezy-Colgrove property, as a state wildlife sanctuary for a period of 10 years..." Part of this property is now known as Sweezy's Pond and is now a nature study area and still a wildlife sanctuary. The City Tourist Park was starting to become what we now recognize as Tyden Park. The land had already been given by the Deal Company, and Emil Tyden thought it ought to be a city park for the residents of the city, rather than a tourist park. According to the article. "... the suggestions of Mr. Tyden should be carried out. and a landscape artist secured, who will lay out plans for the grounds that will make them a beauty spot, a place that can be and will be used by citizens of Hastings for many purposes, as well as for tourists." The City Council had passed a resolution at its last meeting "to call the place Tyden Park." In other front page news, lhe Methodist Church changed ministers. Rev. W.M. Jones had a farewell party and Rev. E.H. Babbitt was named to succeed him. The International Seal and Lock Co. hosted the freight claim agents and representatives of the leading railroads of America. While W.K. Kellogg Foundation changed its focus on under­ nourished ch<’ '"cn. Instead of just having lhe •445 I 5335 •265 I •335 | 'All teeth and materials used meet the high standards set by the American Dental Ass'n. *Our on promises lab provides individual 4 efficient service. 'Free denture consultation t examination. (616) 455-0810 children during the summer for 12 weeks of summer camp, it decided to open two of its camps (located in Barn- County) for nine months of the school year and to accom­ modate 30 boys and girls for a whole year. It was the foundation’s intent to bring the childrens' health up to “normal”. The foun­ dation also planned to work with the families to “improve home conditions..." Many of the children were from homes where there was no father, and the mothers were unable to obtain work. or. if they had work, they were paid so low (hat it did not meet their basic housing needs. In section 2. page 3 was an article featuring local businesses. This time, the spotlight was on the Hastings Hotel. Stating, “for nearly a hundred years this lodging house and its predecessors have catered to the needs of the traveling public... In 1886 he (Nelson Parker erected the three-story and basement building that he called the "Hastings House" and later changed to the "Parker House” ...Since that day, the hotel has changed hands several times, and in 1936. Mr. and Mrs. George Grqcn of South Bend. Ind., became its managers and later bought the building... Twenty-five rooms are maintained for ren­ tal service. Four private baths and one shower arc available, besides living quarters for the help, composed of five rooms and bath. Besides these, there is a suite for the owners, a cozy, inviting lobby, a grill, a main dining room where good food is coupled with courteous service, and just off the lobby a room occupied by the office of the Western Union...” In the last issue for September was the bold headlines W.K. KELLOGG FOUNDA­ TION ASKS TEST VOTE. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation had been assisting seven counties in Michigan which made up the Michigan Community Health Project of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for .seven years. Barry County was one of these seven coun­ ties. The paper was full of information dealing with this subject, staling "working in con­ junction with county health departments, its objective is to train the county to handle its own problems. Furthermore it attacks the health problems on a much broader front than any other health foundation has yet done. "The school, the playground, the home, the sources of food supply such as milk, sanitary conditions of the community, hospital facilities, the availability of doctors and den­ tists specially trained in health work are all in­ cluded in the Foundation’s health program." The Kellogg Foundation work was the pro­ totype of most of the public health work now down under the State Department of Social Services. The State Department was not created until a later date. F.L. Fairchild Company was the featured business in the Sept. 29 issue of the Banner. It related that "Mrs. F.L. Fairchild, when she was 11. started work for her aunt. .Mrs. Mary Withey, in her store, and at the age of 16 started to work full-time. She remained in the employ of her aunts until in 1906, shortly after her marriage to Fred Fairchild, when they purchased the store of Mrs. Withey." The article ended with "They operated a full line of ladies' furnishings, millinery and notions." •l.D. Himebaugh DD5 •D.D. White DOS •G. Moncewici DDS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids - NOTICE — HOPE TOWNSHIP Notice Is hereby given that Donna Wall, 4179 S. Shore Dr. Long Lake, Delton, Mi. 49046, has applied for a license to operate an Adult Foster Care Family Home with a proposed capacity of four (4) at the aforementioned ad­ dress. Since no grounds exist upon which we, the Hope Township Planning Commission can deny this permit under State Law; and since Public Act No. 29 of 1977 requires either a public hearing or notification, the Hope Township Board has determined that a public notice In a newspaper would be the least cost­ ly and most expeditious means of fulfilling this obligation within the time limit given. Any comments may be sent to the Hope Township Zoning Administrator, Mr. Richard H. Leinaar, 7080 Head Rd, Delton, Ml. 49046. HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE FOR FREE MILK Delton Kellogg Schools today announced iti policy for free milk for children unable Io pay the full price of milk served under the Special Milk Program. The following household size ond income criteria will be used for determining eligibility. TOTAL FAMILY SOX SCALE FO* FUSE MXK YEA* 15.145 17.693 20.241 22.789 626 838 1.050 1.263 1.475 1.687 1.900 8 25.337 2.112 488 Eoch additional family member + 2,548 + 213 + 49 7.501 10.049 12,597 292 341 390 439 FOOD STAMP/AFDC HOUSEHOLDS: If you currently receive Food Stomps or "Aid to Families with Dependent Children" (AFDC) for your child, you only have Io list your child's name and Food Stomp or AFDC case number, print your name and sign the application. The infotmollon provided by lhe household is confidential and will be used only for the pur­ pose of determining eligibility and verifying data. Applications may be verified by lhe school or other ofiicials at any time during the school year. If children are approved for free milk benefits, the household must report to the school in­ creases in household income over $50 per month ($600 per year) ond decreases In household size. Households may apply for benefits ot any time during the school year. If a household is not currently eligible but has a decrease in household income, on increase in household size or if a household member becomes unemployed, the household should fill out an application ot that time. In most cases foster children ore eligible for these benefits regardless of the household's in­ come. If a household has foster children living with them and they wish to apply for free milk for them, the household should contact the school for more Information. Ur.dor the provisions of the policy the cafeteria supervisor will review applications ond determine eligibility. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the deci­ sion with the determining official on an Informal oasis. The household also has the right to o fair hearing. This con be done by colling or writing the following official: Dean McBeth. 327 N. Grove. Delton. 623-5151. Each school and the superintendent's office have a copy of the com­ plete policy, which may be reviewed by any interested parly. . In lhe operation of the child feeding programs no child will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, notional origin, age. sex, or handicap. If any member of a household believes they have been discriminated ogalnst. they should immediately write to the Secretory of Agriculture. Waslngton, D.C. 20250. NOTICE FOR FREE & REDUCED-PRICED MEALS Delton Kellogg Schools ;odoy announced its policy for free ond reduced-price meals or free milk for children unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch, School Breakfast or Commodity School Programs. The following household size and in­ come criteria will be used for determining eligibility. TOTAL FAMILY SIZE Pennock Hospital Birth Announcements 1 2 3 IT’S A GIRL Lonnie R. Garvey and Dawn Sensiba, Hastings. Aug. 9. 1:02 p.m.. 7 lbs. 4 oz. Robert and Madeline Ellsworth. Hastings. Aug. 9, 3:53 p.m., 8 lbs. 2 oz. Leonard and Kimberly Burundi. Hastings. Aug. 12. 5:01 p.m.. 8 lbs. 12V$ oz. Laura Lake and Michael Chadwick. Hastings. Aug. 13. 11:18 a.m.. 7 lbs. 116 oz. Tammy and James Dull. Hastings. Aug. 17. 7:18 a.m.. 6 lbs. 616 oz. Sharon and John Renscl. Sunfield, Aug. 16. 2:07 p.m.. 6 lbs. 3!6 oz. 5 There's lots to do and see...at HOME! Spend the weekend in Barry County! 145 194 243 Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown ore eligible for free milk. Application forms ore being sent to oil homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free milk, households should fill out the form and return it to the school. Additional copies of the application form are available ot the principal's office in each school. Households should answer all questions on the form. An application which does not contain all of the following in­ formation cannot be processed by the school: (!) the total household Income AND the amount ond source of income received by each household member (such as wages, child support, etc.); (2) names of all household members; (3) social security numbers of all household members 21 years of age or older, or the word “none" for any adult household member who does not hove a social security number; ond (4) the signature of an adult household member. A. SCALE FO* FME MEALS MFineu YEA* IT’S A BOY Curt and Karen Root. Charlotte. Aug. 12. 4:41 a.m.. 6 lbs. 10'4 oz. Laura Taggart. Hastings. Aug. 14. 7:47 p.m.. 8 lbs. 11 oz. Nancy and Dale Sibley. Hastings. Aug. 17. 8:20 a.m.. 6 lbs. 10 oz. A son: Taylor Reed Casarez. 8 lbs.. 6 oz... 21*6 inches long. Born 9:52 p.m. Wednes­ day. Aug. 10 at Blodgett. Proud parents: David and Lorrie Casarez. 425 S. Jefferson St.. Hastings. MONTM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 7.501 10,049 12,597 15.145 17,693 20.241 22,789 25.337 Each additional family member + 2,548 B. SCALE FO* NEPUCEO MMCE MEALS MONTH WEEK 626 145 838 194 1,050 243 1.263 292 1,475 341 1,687 390 1.900 439 2,112 488 21.553 25,179 28.805 32.431 36,057 + 49 + 3,626 + 213 YEA* 10.675 14.301 17,927 2.401 2,703 3.005 WEEK 206 276 345 415 485 554 624 394 + 303 + 70 MONTH 890 1,192 1,494 1,797 2.099 Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free and reduced-price meals or free milk. Application forms are being sent Io oil homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced-priced meals, households should fill out the form and return it to the school. Additional copies of the application form orc available ot the principal's office in each school. An application which does not contain all of the following information connot be pro­ cessed by the school: (I) lhe total monthly household income AND lhe amount ond source of in­ come received by each household member (such as wages, child support, etc.) OR tho household's food stomp cose or AFDC number if the household is on food stamps or receives AFDC. (2) names of oil household members; (3) social security numbers of all household members 21 years of oge or older, or the word "none" for ony odult household member who does not have o social security number; and (4) the signature of on odult household member. FOOD STAMP/AFDC HOUSEHOLDS: If you currently receive Food Stamps or "Aid to Families with Dependent Children" (AFDC) for your child, you only have to list your child's nome ond Food Stomp or AFDC cose number, print your name and sign the application. The information provided by the household is confidential ond will be used only for the pur­ pose of determining eligibility and verifying data. Applications may be verified by the school or other officials at ony time during the school year. If children ore approved for free or reduced-price meal or free milk benefits, the household must report to the school increases in household income over $50 per month ($600 per year) and decreases in household size. Households may apply for benefits ot ony time during lhe school year. If a household is not currently eligible but has a decrease in household income, on increase in household size or if a household member becomes unemployed, the household should fill out on application at that time. In most cases foster children ore eligible for these benefits regardless of the household's in­ come. Il a household hos foster children living with them ond they wish to apply for free or reduced-price meals or milk for them, lhe household should contact the school for more information. Under the provisions of the policy ’he cafeteria supervisor will review applications ond detern. ne eligibility. Parents or guardian-. dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss lhe deci­ sion with tho dotei mining official on an Informal basis. The household also has the right to a loir hearing. This con be done by calling or writing the following official: Dean McBeth. 327 N. Grove. Delton, 623-5151 Eoch school ond the superintendent's office hove a copy of the com pleto policy, which may be reviewed by ony interested party. In the operation of the child feeding programs no child will be discriminated ogoinsi on the basis of race, color, notional origin, oge, sex. or handicap. If any member of a household believes they have been discriminated against, they should immedicrely write to the Secretory of Agriculture Wosington. D.C. 20250. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 18. 1988 Hastings football team drills fundamentals, battles hot weather Other Saxon teams open workouts Hastings soccer Coach Doug Mepham discusses philosophies prior to a practice Wednesday. ( Sports j MDA golf tourney Sept. 3 The annual Muscular Dystrophy Associa­ tion golf tournament will be held at the Hastings Country Club Sept. 3. The cost is S25 and covers greens fees, prizes and gifts. The tournament is open to both men and women and is sponsored by Cove Distributors of Hastings. Entry blanks are available at all area golf courses and other places scattered throughout Hastings or entrants can mail name, address, phone number, number of golfers in group and preferred starting time to MDA Golf Tournament. Hastings Country Club. 1550 Nonh Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Profits go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Despite sultry 90-dcgrec heat, the Hastings football team donned the pads for the first time Monday while five other Saxon fell sports teams officially opened workouts early this week. Coach Bill Karpinski's grid team ended three days of mandatory conditioning last Fri­ day. The team put the pads on Monday while continuing work on fundamentals and learn­ ing the offensive and defensive schemes. "We’ll introduce them a little at a time." said Karpinski of his philosophies. Three more .players joined the team this week, upping the roster size to 34. Consider­ ing the pay-for-participation program adopted by the school system. Karpinski is more than satisfied with that number. The freshman team currently has 34 players and the jayvee 20. "rm very happy with the numbers we have out." Karpinski said. The sizzling heal has slowed Hastings' practice routine. Karpinski keeps a close eye on the number of water breaks while limiting some drills to half speed. Easing the team into hitting drills has also become a priority. "We’re playing in by ear." Karpinski said. "We'll spend more time working on techni­ que and by the end of the week we’ll be hitting more." The annual Blue and Gold intrasquad game will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. on the prac­ tice field while the varsity will host Plainwell in a scrimmage on Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. Hastings opens the regular season Sept. 2 at Lakewood. With cnlv six days of practice under their belts as of Wednesday. Karpinski said it’s too early to be making judgements on his 1988 squad, which returns 10 lettermen from a 5-4 season. "Right now we're just placing kids in posi­ tions where we feel they will be the most suc­ cessful." Karpinski said. “We're making judgements every day after practice. "This team has a good attitude and the) really work hard. I'm very proud of them for their conditioning and working in the heat." Meanwhile, the other five Hastings fali sports teams opened workouts between Mon­ day and Wednesday. The girls basketball team held its initial workout Wednesday with 18 players turning out for the varsity and jayvee teams. Of those 18. there arc no seniors, six juniors, four sophomores and eight freshmen. The varsity team, coached by Ernie Strong, opens its season in the Portland Invitational Sept. I. The Hastings soccer team, coached by Doug Mepham. opened two-a-day practice sessions on Monday. Thirty-six players, in­ cluding 12 seniors, currently dot the varsity and jayvee soccer rosters. The varsity opens its schedule Aug. 31 against Middleville. The two cross country teams, under coach Jack Longstreet, opened practice Monday with a total of 12 runners including seven girls. The boys golf and girls tennis teams opened practice Monday under coaches Gordon Cole and Donna Earls. Time remains for athletes to qualify for financial help There is still time for prospective Hastings fall sports athletes to qualify for financial assistance in the school system's pay-forparticipalion program. Application forms for financial assistance are available at the high school and middle school offices and in the administration office. The forms must be returned to one of those of­ fices as quickly as possible in order for the athlete to receive financial assistance consideration. Payments for other students are S125 with openings remaining on all fall sports team rosters. New enrollees and students who decide to try out after the first scheduled day of practice can join the team until the time the coach usually allows for those types of situation.,, but in no case will a student be allowed to practice until his or her fee is paid. The Hastings administration will determine within the next week if the minimum number of paid participants has been obtained in order to allow various sports to proceed. Hastings’ football team has survived brutal heat in preparing for its Sept. 2 opener at Lakewood. Upcoming ( Sports - Hastings Softball Standings Macker co-champs A Hastings team captured half of a title at the Gus Macker three-on-three basketball tournament in Belding. The team of (left to right) Chase Youngs, Bob Huver, Dave Oom and Greg Endsley survived 96-degree heat and near tornado to win their bracket at the weather-shortened tournament. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN To: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition has been filed with and receiv­ ed by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township, for the establishment of an assessment district for the control of aquatic weeds in Algonquin Lake, pursuant to the provisions of PA 116 of 1932 as amended, located within the proposed special assessment district described upon the petition situated within the Township. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 Land and premise* onting cn Algonquin Lake in Land Sections 1, 2, 3 and 12 as listeJ on Schedule A attached to said petition. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has caus­ ed to be prepared certain plans and has obtained an estimate for said improvement and has received the same and has passed a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make such improvement and ten­ tatively designating the special assessment district against which the cost of such improvement is to be assesed, as hereinbefore described, and has caused said plans and estimate to be filed with the Township Clerk for public examination. The total cost is estimated at $14,000.00, which will require a maximum assessment to be levied in the proposed assessment district of $70 for each improved parcel or lot and $15 for each unimproved parcel or lot as shown on the Township tax roll. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a hearing upon the petition, the improvement and the special assessment district to be establish­ ed for the assessment and the cost thereof, including any revision, cor­ rections, amendment or change therein, will be held at the Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, within the Township, commencing at 7:30 o’clock p.m. on Wednesday, the 7th day of September 1988. ALL interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. Gold Hastings Merchants.................................... 11-5 Softball Club............................................... 10-5 Bourdo”.10-6 Diamond Club.............................................. 8-7 Athletes For Christ....................................... 7-9 MV Merchants......................... 4-11 McDonalds.................................................. 4-11 Silver Hast. Sanitary............................................. 15-2 Vialcc.......................... 13-4 Larry Poll Really......................................... 12-5 Middleville Tool & Die................................9-7 Hast. Mutual................................................ 10-7 Proline........................................................... 8-8 Fiberglass.......................................................8-8 Bliss..............................................................2 14 B&B..............................................................2-14 Scores Bliss 15 vs. Viatec 14 Viatec 3 vs. Sanitary 2 . Softball Club 5 vs. Bourdos 4 Hast. Merchants 17 vs. Athletes 3 Mutual 3 vs. Flexfab 2 Larry Poll 10 vs. Flexfab 8. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 102 Tanner Lake Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 616/948 2194 or 948-2146 Hastings Women’s Softball Standings The Law............................................ .......... 15-2 Blue Hammer.............................................. 12-5 James Electric............................................. 11-6 Unity Satellite............................................... 9-8 Big Wheel................................................... 5-12 City Bank................................................... 4-13 P-Ring......................................................... 4-14 Results Aug. 15 Big Wheel 5; Blue Hammer 12; Unity Satellite 16; P-Ring23; James Electric 11; Ci­ ty Bank 10. Aug. 16 Unity Satellite 29; James Electric 5; City Bank 6; Big Wheel 8; The Law 7. P-Ring 16. Country Club Golf Results Hastings Country Club Men’s Monday Night Golf League —BLUE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8/15... D. O'Connor 43-4; J. Rugg 48-4; H. Bottcher 47-3; J. Jocob* 38-4; E. Mathews 45-4; E. Sorenson 59-0: E. Sorenson 59-0; T. Dunham 56-1; J. Coleman 45-0; E. Sorenson 59-0; D. O'Connor 43-3; G. Gahan 46-3; J. Jacobs 38-; W. Nitz 45-4; T. Dunham 56-1; E. Mathew* 45-1; W. Nitz 45 0; T. Sutherland 48 0. STANDINGS... J. Jocob* 43: T. Sutherland 42; J. Ketchum 36; J. Rugg 36; G. Cove 31; 8. losty 30; D. Goodyear 29: H. Bottcher 28; W. Nitz 26; G. Gahan 26; E. Mathews 25; D. O'Connor 25; D. Jar­ man 24; J. Kennedy 23; J. Coleman 22; L. Kornstodt 21; E. Sorenson 21; T. Dunham 20. PAIRING FOR 8/22 BACK NINE... T. Sutherland vs. B losty: J. Jacobs vs. D. Goodyear; J. Ketchum v*. T. Dunham; G. Cove v*. E. Sorenson; J. Col­ eman vs. D. O'Connor: G. Gahan vs. J. Kennedy; W. Nitz v*. J. Rugg; E. Mathew* vs. H. Bottcher; L. Kornstadl v*. D. Jarman. -GOLD DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8/15... J Fisher 38-2: J. Hoke 50-4; B. Miller 40-4; G. Irsonide 43-4; B. Youngs 44-2; B. Stack 50-0; D. Loranger 42-0; B. Krueger 50-0; J. Fisher 38-4; G. Holman 40-4; L. Lang 42-4; G. Hamaty 50-0; H. Wattles 45-0; J. Fisher 38-0. STANDINGS... 8. Krueger 35; G. Holman 33. J. Hoke 32; G. Hamaty 28: G Ironside 27; J. Fisher 27; T. Chase 25; 8. Wiersum 25: 8 Youngs 23 B. Stack 23; A. Francik 22; B. M iller 21; L. Long 20 D. Loranger 20; H. Wattles 20; D. Foster 19; 8. Vandervoen 0 PAIRING FOR 8/22 FRONT NINE... D. Loranger vs. 8. Wiersum; B. Miller vs. T. Chase. 8. Stock vs. G. Holman; D. Foster vs. H. Wattles; J. Hoke vs J. Fisher. L. Long v*. 8. Youngs: G. Hamaty vs. A. Francik; G. Ironside vs. B. Vanderveen. -RED DIVISION­ Phyllis Fuller, Clerk Homeruns (Gold) Robinson. 'Hast. Merchants 8: Maurer. Athletes 5. (Silver) Grosser. Middleville 8; Leach. Sanitary 3. Next week’s schedule Aug. 24 - 6:30. Bourdo vs. McDonalds; 7:30. MV vs. Hast. Merchants. MATCH RESULTS 8 15... M. Dorman 51-3; 8 Stanley 46-4; I, Perry 44-2; P Siegel 65-4 D. Jacobs 46 4 G. Etter 54-3 H. Stanlake 41-4; I. Perry 46-1. I. Perry 44:0; G Eller 54-2. B Stanley 57-0. G Eller 55-0. M. Dorman 48-1. G. Crothers 48 0. 8. Stanley 46-4; M. Pearson 50-4 C. Morey 514. P Siege' 672-3; P Lubieniecki 50-4, H. Stanlake 41 -4; D. Jacobs 45-0; P. Lubieniecki 50-0; J. Hopkins 45-0; G. Lawrence 51-1; B. Stanley 46-0 STANDINGS... M. Dorman 35; G. Lawrence 35; G. Crothers 34; H. Slanlake 32; C. Morey 30; J. Hopkins 29; M. Pearson 29; 8. Stanley 29; H. Burke 28; T. Noughlon 28; P. Siegel 27; P. Lu­ bieniecki 25; D. Jacob* 25: G. Etter 20: D. Hall 19; L. Perry 19. PAIRING FOR 8/22 BACK NINE... C. Morey vs. M. Dorman: J. Hopkins v*. P. Siegel; P. Lubieniecki vs. D. Jacobs; G. Etter vs. T. Naughton; vs. M. Pearson; D. Hall vs. M. 8. Stanley; H. Burke vs. G. Lawrence: H. Stanlake v*. L. Perry. Aug. 20— Bowhunters clinic— Will be held at Al and Pete's in Hastings from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Manufacturing representatives and seminars highlight the day. the Cooperative Extension Office and open to youngsters 4-16 years. The contest will be held at the Fish Hatchery. Call 948-1862 to enter. Aug. 20— Mens softball tournament— A mens softball tournament will be held at the Roll-a-Ratna in Hastings. The cost is $95. First through third sponsor and first place in­ dividual trophies. Call 945-2872 or 948-2814 to enter. Aug. 27— Hastings SummerFest Bike Tour— Entrants have their choice of 150K or 25 or 62-milc trips. The cost is S12 with the tour running from 7-10:30 a.m. Call 948-8904 or 623-8329 for more information Aug. 20— Golf Tournament— An 18-hole. four-man scramble will be held at Riverbend Golf Course. The event is spon­ sored by the Hastings Athletic Boosters and costs S20. Cali 945-3238 for tec times bet­ ween 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Aug. 27— Basketball tournament— A threc-on-three basketball tournament will be held on Court St. in conjunction with Sum­ merFest. The entry fee is S10 and forms can be picked up at WBCH and the Village Squire. Aug. 27— Fishing contest— Sponsored by Sept. 2-5— Softball tournament— The annual Woodland Labor Day tournament will be held in Woodland. The cost is S100 and the field is limited to 20 teams. Call 367-4504 or 367-4848 to enter. Sept. 3— Muscular Dystrophy Associa­ tion Golf Tournament— Will be held at the Hastings Country Club. Open to both men and women, the cost of the tournament is S25. En­ try blanks are available at numerous Hastings locations including the country club. Individuals interested in placing a free item in Upcoming Sports should contact Steve Vedder at 945-9554. Hastings team 8th in marathon A team of Hastings runners placed eighth overall out of a field of 50 in the Crystal Lake Team Marathon held at Beulah, Michigan last weekend. Representing Hastings were current and former residents including (in running order) Kevin Woods. Frank Schwartz. Jack Longstreet. Dave Knapp, and Wayne Oom. The race course circled beautiful Crystal Luke with each of the first four runners covering a distance of 5 miles and the last team member running 6.2 miles. The team's total marathon time of 2 hours. 39 minutes, was good enough to cam the team silver medals for placing se­ cond in their age group. Extremely hot and humid conditions af­ fected most runners and resulted in a disap­ pointing start for the Hastings team. However, the team's position steadily im­ proved as each member took the baton. In one of his best performances of the year. Wayne Oom blazed the trail home over the final <>.2 miles ignoring the 90 degree heat and 921 humidity. His individual time of 35 minutes. 32 seconds, was reminiscent of when he plac­ ed second in the state for the Hastings Saxons at the cross-country finals two years ago. -SILVER DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8/15...8. Cook 46-4.1 P. Mogg Jr. 40-4. T. Harding 43-4; D. Gauss 45-4; P. Mogg Sr. 42-4. P. Mogg Sr. 42-0; D. Welton 54-0; 8. LaJoyce 52-0; P. Mogg Jr. 40-0; T. Harding 43-0; 8. Cook 46-4; J. Laubaugh 41-4; J. Hubert 50-4; D. Gauss 45-4; R. Beyer 39-0; 8. LoJoye 52-0: R. Dawe 46 0 D. Browur 49-0. STANDINGS...P. Mogg Jr. 41; J. Laubaugh 30; D Welton 39; R.Beyer 35; D. Gauss 33; G. Begg 33; G. Pratt 31; 8. Cook 30; J. Hubert 38; R. Miller 27; T. Harding 24; D Brower 24; P. Mogg Sr. 22; D Beduhn 21; J. Panfil 16; 8. LaJoyo 15; K. Burnett 11; R. Dawe 7. PAIRING FOR 8/22 FRONT NINE... J. Laubaugh v*. D. Brower; T. Harding vs. B. Cook; R. Miller v*. K. Burnett; P. Mogg Sr vs. P. Mogg Jr ; R. Dawe vs. J. Panfil. B. La Joye vs. G. Pratt: J. Hubert v*. D. Beduhn; D. Gauss vs. G. Begg. -WHITE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8- 15...K. Beyer 42-3; J. Toburen 42-3; C. Cruttendon 45-4; J. Veldman 40-4; G. Brown 50-4; T. Krul 40-1; G. Brown 56-1, D Dim­ mers 51-0; 5. Carter 58-0: L. Englehart 51-0; T. Krul 40-4; C. Cruttenden 45-4. W. Allen 58-4: M. Dimond 39-4 D. Dimmer* 51-0; T. Krul 40-0; R. Teegar-!_.i a0-0; J. Toburen 46-0. STANDINGS... J Veldman 32; C. Crutte den 31; K Beyor 31. F. markle 28. J. Toburen 28. T. Krul 28: N. Gardner 26; G. Brown 23; R Teegarden 21; M. Dimond 19; R Newton 18; W. Allen 16; D. Dim­ mers 16; S. Carter i0; L. Englehart 9; 8. Allen 8. PAIRING FOR 8 22 BACK NINE... B. Allen vs. I. Englehart F. Markle vs. R. Newton. M. Dimond vs C. Cruttenden; R. Teegarden vs T. Krul. J. Toburen vs. S. Corler. J. Vcldmon vs. K. Beyer. G. Brown vs. D. Dimmer*. (Left to right) Wayne Oom. Frank Schwartz, Jack Longstreet, Kevin Woods, Dave Knapp. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 18, 1988 — Page 9 'Back to school9 has different meaning for local students going off to college by Kathleen Scott Before the leaves begin to fall and nights become cool •> a sure sign of the start of school - college students make last minute contacts to secure refrigerators and lofts, check their funds to be sure they have enough money to buy books and pay tuition, and make arrangements to move to temporary living quarters for another nine months. For Tracy Classic-Heath and Rob Long­ street, two 1988 Hastings graduates, college preperation holds some excitement as well as some anxieties. "The fact that I don't know anybody there is exciting. I’ve always lived in Hastings and always had lhe same friends and Tm going to a place where 1 don't know anyone. Ill get to meet a lot of new people," says Longstreet, who will go to Alma College in Alma Aug. 27. Undecided in major or career, but leaning toward business, Longstreet says "I'm also excited to figure out what I'm going to be." He plans to play on Alma's basketball team which he says provides additional ex­ citement. Heath, likewise, is playing on a collegiate sports team. This is her first week living at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, and she's spending it playing volleyball eight hours a day. Classes start next Monday, and the first volleyball match is Sept 6. "I'm really excited. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone," said Heath. "I love volleyball and I’m really excited to learn and grow with the team. If I can just get past this week." But college also holds some worries for the two. Heath admits she's "a little scared," and is concerned with the new responsibilities she will have when it comes to keeping up with studies, maintaining courses and volleyball and finding time for essentials like buying groceries. "You gotta take care of yourself," says Heath who plans to major in biology and go on to medical school or sports medicine. Longstreet sees college as lhe first part of a test in life. "It's such an important step in life and I don't want to mess up," he relates. "This is the beginning of being a success and I’m worried about it." Both agree that they will probably miss their Hastings friends. "I won't miss the school itself, I'll miss lhe people in it; the teachers, too," says Longstreet. but mostly it's lime to learn about yourself and grow up. Il might mean closing the Heath says she worries about losing touch with high school chums. But she says she's excited about gaining new friends and getting to know her room­ mate, a girl she played basketball against from Delton. Longstreet doesn't know who his room­ mate is yet. He's always had a room to himself at home, and the closest he’s come to having a roommate has been at basketball camps over the years, for a week at a time. But he's prepared. "I think it's a good way to learn how to tolerate things you don't like about them. Nobody's going to make a perfect room­ mate," he says. On the subject of roommates, two other Hastings graduates who've already been to college have some advice: don't room with a friend. It can strain a relationship or can prevent students from making new friends. Amy Haywood, a 1987 graduate of Hast­ ings, is in her sophomore year at Western Michigan University, and Steve Sweetland, who departed from Hastings in 1986, will be a junior at Calvin Collge in Grand Rapids. Besides rooming with his cousin. Sweet­ land says he also dated the same woman throughout his freshman year. He says that limited the friendships he made that year. Haywood said she made a lot of friends and learned that she could have friends who had a variety of different interests. "I have a different outlook. I've gotten more liberal," says Haywood who is study­ ing for a career in elementary education. "My friends do right or wrong. I have my own morals, but I still do things with different people." She says the best part about college is the friendships she has made there, while Sweet­ land says he likes the freedom and indepen­ dence. That freedom and independence, however, have a price, he says. "I think th? roughest part (about college) is that you realize you're growing up and getting ready for the real world and dealing with problems," he says And he said a college education isn't just academic. "Courses are not necessarily always the hardest things about college," he adds, ex­ plaining that although classes are a priority, he does not believe they are the top priority. "College is basically a time to get education, books for a while and talking to a friend about his problems or your problems." An economics major with a mathematics minor, Swectland still isn't sure what career he will pursue. He says he likes economics so much, he might go on to graduate school to further study the field. He says, however, his goals in life have changed since high school. He originally wanted to be a doctor, and studied pre-medicine for a year at Calvin. And, when he was younger, he admits that he was concerned with "maximizing profits.". He now wants to work with the underpriveleged and is considering working in a Third World country helping people develop busi­ nesses. "I would like to be able to help people more than before," says Sweetland. "I don't want to step on people going up the corpor­ ate ladder." Haywood has had the same objective of early elementary education since she started. Like Sweetland, some of the things she has learned have not been academic. But if she were to start over, she says she would possi­ bly tackle academics in a different way. "I might study more," she says. "I kind of started out like high school and didn't do as much studying. There's a couple of classes I think I could've had a better grade in." One of the roughest academic adjustments she had to make was fulfilling assignments that had little warning. In a Tuesday class, she says she might find out she had a paper due the following Thursday. "In high school, you get about three weeks for a paper," she explains. After she moved to Western, she realized she took things she didn't use - dressy clothes and curling irons - and didn't have things she needed - an electric typewriter and earmuffs. "You just bum out at college. Evetybody wears jeans and sweatshirts," she says. "I didn’t need dress-up clothes." Although not a major fashion in Hastings, she says earmuffs are a must for college, and "everybody" wears them. "My ears froze," she says. Meeting people, she says is hard for some but it was easy for her. College and the friends she has met there have built her self­ esteem. In small-town schools like Hast­ ings, she says, reputations follow people throughout their school years and they don't have the opportunity to make new friends. "When you go to college, you start with a clean slate," she says. Although she cherishes her friendships at school, she also missed the peace and quiet of home. "Since I live in the country, I miss not having time for myself. I never lived in the city and there are tons of people," she says. "You just can't get away." Things she hasn't missed this summer while living in Hastings: fire alarms at 3 a.m., not being able to find parking spaces, not having to get up for early classes and not walking 20 minutes in the snow to get there. Working 40 hours a week in Grand Rap­ ids, Sweetland, however, misses not being able to sleep in. He’s ready for the flexibility of his schedule when classes start next week. He says he didn't expect to find out anything new about sleep. But he did. "I stayed up late studying and learned I could get by on four hour of sleep for a week. And I had to," he says. He recommends that new students room with people they don't know. Most colleges, he says, try to match personalities and inter­ ests when pairing roommates. And if prob­ lems arise, they serve as another avenue of learning. "I learned how to be patient and under­ standing," he confides. "I don't think you can find two people who are completely com­ patible. That would be boring." Being away from home also gave Sweet­ land new insight on his parents. "When I came home I found that my par­ ents were real people," he says, adding that after the Hastings homecoming football game his sophomore year, he was invited to a party, but went home and talked with his parents instead. "I never thought I'd do that" PENNOCK.. .Continued from page 1 He added that if more parking space was needed, the hospital would create it. Project architect Thomas W. Gunn, president of Gunn Levine Associates Inc. of Detroit, attempted to assure neighboring residents that the new structure would not be inconsistent with the residential nature of the Breakfast for the commissioners Barry County Commissioners (from left) Cathy Williamson and Ted McKelvey were among the people attending a breakfast for commissioners, hosted by the county Cooperative Extension Service. Bill Steenwyk and Dave Steeby, shown in the background, were the pancake and sausage chefs. Commissioner Orvin Moore (not shown) also attended. Following the meal extension service staff presented their annual report to commissioners. IONIA, MICH. O IONIA, MICH. .------------------------------ CO- 3 SUNDAY BUFFET PRIME RIB B.B.Q. COUNTRY RIBS । with coupon REG. 8” Z.00 WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS ONE COUPON COCO fOA ANT ■■■corner ■ u:oo - 4:00 — o Landing 128W.GRANDRIVER AVE. IP IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. E. Marshall Sl All setbacks, except one, of the proposed addition met the requirements. The structure’s front setback from the road was 11 feet short of the minimum standard. However, ZBA members Vickery, Marvin Verus, Fred Kogge and Fred Markle said the setback shortcoming would not cause the building to obstruct any views along the street and granted the request ZBA members also noted there were no objections to the request from neighbors. IONIA, MICH. ----------------------------- -v ROAST BEEF BAKED HAM FRIED CHICKEN^^^ "We look great care in architectural and landscaping plans to make it 'disappear into the woods' so it wouldn't stand out or be contrasting," Gunn said. ZBA members pointed out that approval of the variance request will not change the residential zoning designation, it merely allows the property, estimated at 110 by 266 feet, to be used for the structure. Hospital officials said that if they continue to see promise in attracting new doctors and plans progress, they hope to have a shell for the building constructed before winter. When asked how they felt about the new facility after hearing more information about it, Mrs. Robbe answered, "If they (Pennock officials) need it, I wouldn't be against progress. In another matter Tuesday, the ZBA approved, with little comment, a request for a setback variance from Dan and Catherine Curtis for an addition to their home at 811 IONIA, MICH Hurry... Hurry... Hurry... Hurry... Hurry Parents & Children The Cal. Gymnastic Club now located on Main Street Middleville is now beginning to take enrollment for the fall session. We limit the number of Children to six per class so call now and join the fun. Attention Area Businesses! Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The HASTINGS BANNER con 948-8051 to have our advertising representative call upon you to assist in your weekly ad message. CLASS SCHEDULE MONDAY 10-11 11-12 Pre school 12-1 4-5 A&B 5- 6 A 6- 7 B 5-7 Team Girls TUESDAY 4-5 A&B 5-6 Boys 6-7 C 5-7 Boys Team THURSDAY 10- 11 11- 12 Pre-School 1-2 4- 5 A&B 5- 6 B 6- 7 A 5-7 Boys Teams SATURDAY 9- 10 Pre-school 10- 11 A&B 11- 12 A&B 12- 2 Open Gym WEDNESDAY 10-11 11-12 Pre school 12-1 4-5 A&B 5- 6 A 6- 7 B 5-7 Team Girls • Beginners • Intermediate • Advance • USGF Team CAL. GYMNASTIC CLUB 101 E. Main, Middleville Call Mike - 795-7620 Stressing Muscle Toning, Balance. Coordination & Flexibility Like Amy Haywood ol Hastings, many college students across the county will be loading up cars and moving away from home lor another year ot schooling. As far as advice for incoming freshmen, Sweetland says explore different courses before making major decisions; get involved "do things whether it's something small like floor activities or something big like student government;" go to school with as little as possible and then see what is needed after a few weeks. tions from his mother before he leaves. Sweetland says he had to ask how to do laundry the first time he attempted at school. Haywood says the first time she did laundry was at school (She admits that she ruined two sweaters when she was at home and "figured I could do my own laundry.") And Heath, who said she has a lot of friends whose "parents never let them touch it," already knows the ins and outs of lights and darks and cottons and synthetics. And often a major crisis or accomp­ lishment for college students...... laundry. Longstreet says he's going to get instruc­ Lake Odessa News: The Erb family held a birthday party and a going away party at the home of Lonnie Ackley near Charlotte. It was Anita Ackleys and son Nicholas’ birthdays and Kevin and Cinty’s going-away party as they leave for his new assignment. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Shade and sons and friend Annette Stank attended the Weaver reu­ nion held at the Algonquin Lake home of the Reginald Dunningans. The Conway Peacock‘reunion was held at the pavilion at Jordan Lake on Sunday with 44 in attendance, including the Kohls family from Elkhorn, Wis., Jane Walsh from Kimberly. Wis.. the Laidlow family from Otsego, Lisa Conway from Kalamazoo, the Cahills from Grand Blanc. Joe Conway from Highland, the Glasgows from Hastings, the Careys from Portland, the Rubin family of Grand Rapids, the Mark Haneys of Ionia, Sister Carmella Conway of Ubly, Sister William Mary of New Orleans. La., Sister Magdalena of Wright, the Thomas and Richard Peacock families and Reine Peacock of Lake Odessa. The 1915 graduating class of the Lake Odessa High School, which has been meeting every year for its reunion, decided to pass this year because of the intense heat and humidity, as well as health reasons and distances apart. Those left in the class are Lola Klingman of Six Lakes, John Sellon of Saginaw, Edgar Voelker, Ruth Peterman and Marian Headerson, Lake Odessa. A potluck picnic at lhe village park last Saturday with'the Shade families attending to honor Mildred Shade on her birthday, and a bridal shower honored Jane Wacha whose marriage to John Lich will be in Sunfield Aug. 27. Reine Peacock joined her sisters for the weekend in Wright. They attended the Hardens Reunion held at Miner Lake near Allegan on Sunday and also visited cousins Hey bergs at lhe lake. The Lake Odessa Eastern Star Chapter held a meeting at the Masonic Temple last Tuesday evening. Initation of new members will be soon. Hastings Area School District FREE and REDUCED PRICE MEALS or FREE MILK The Hastings Area School System serves nutritious meals or milk every school day. Students may buy lunch or milk $1.00. Children from families whose income falls within lhe levels shown in the scale below are eligible for free milk or either free meals or reduced-price meals at .40 cents for lunch. To apply for free or reduced-price meals or free milk, please fill out the attached application as soon as possible, sign it and return it to the school. FOOD STAMP/AFDC HOUSEHOLDS: If you currently receive Food Stamps or "Aid to families with Dependent Children" for your child, you only have to list your child's name and food stamp or AFDC case number, print your name, and sign the application. Since you have already given in­ come information to lhe welfare office, the school can confirm your eligibility. INCOME TOTAL FAMILY SIZE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Each additional family member YEARLY 10.675 14,301 17,927 21.553 25,179 28,805 32.431 36,057 .3,625 MONTHLY 890 1,192 1,494 1.797 2,099 2,401 2,703 3,005 + 303 WEEKLY 206 276 345 415 485 554 624 694 + 70 ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLDS: To apply for meal benefits, you must provide the following informa­ tion or your application cannot be processed by the school. 1. ) 2. ) 3. ) 4. ) the total household Income and the amount and source of income received by each household member (such as wages, child support, etc.) Multiply weekly income by 4.33 to get monthly income. OR your food stamp case number if your household is on food stamps; names of all household members; social security numbers of all household members 21 years of age or older or the word "NONE" for any adult household member who does not have a social security number; and the signature of an adult household member. VERIFICATION: The information on the applications may be verified by the school or other of­ ficials at any time during the year. REPORTING CHANGES: II your child is approved for meal or milk benefits, you must tell the school when your household income increases by more than $50 per month ($600 per year) or when your household size decreases. If you list a food stamp case number or AFDC number, you must tell the school when you no longer receive food stamps or AFDC for your child. REAPPLICATION: You may apply for benefits at anytime during lhe school year If you are not now eligible, but have a decrease in household income, become unemployed or have an increase in household size, fill out an application at that time. FOSTER CHILDREN: If you have foster children living with you. they may be eligible for these benefits regardless of your household's income. If you wish to apply for these benefits for them, please contact the school and they will help you complete the application. NONDISCRIMINATION: Children who receive free or reduced-price meal or free milk benefits are treated the same as children who pay for their meals. In the operation of child feeding programs, no child will be descriminateo against because of race, color, national origin, age, sex or han­ dicap. If you believe you have been discriminated against, write immediatedly to the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington. D.C. 20250. FAIR HEARING: If vou do not agree with the school's decision on your application or the result of verification, ,ou may wish to discuss it with the school. You also have the right to a fair hear­ ing. This can be done by calling or writing the following official: Carl A. Schoessel. Superinten­ dent. Hastings Area School System 232 W Grand St.. Hastings. Ml. 49058 CONFIDENTIALITY: Tne information you provide will be treated confidentially and will be used only for eligibility determinations and verification of data HELP WITH APPLICATION: If you have any questions or need help in filling out the application form, please contact Nelson R Allen at (616) 948-8021. You will be notified when the application is approved or denied. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 18, 1988 Delton celebrates Founders Week; fun had by all The Delton Queen -and her court pose for a picture before riding in the noon-hour parade through' the middle of town. (From left to right) Leslie Engle, Carrie Tobin, Queen Jennifer Conner, Tracy Delaphiano and Mindy Tigchelaar all helped celebrate Founder’s Week. On the return trip to the'school parking lot, the Grand Marshalls, Clare and Nellie Richards, continue to greet the people. Clare seems to have pick­ ed up a tiny hitch-hiker. A very young (nan seems to be driving a very large tractor for the parade line-up. In reality, the tractor is being towed. Steve Barnum of Hastings entered the horse-shoe pitching contest. Here, he tosses a few warm-up horseshoes. £3 The Battle Creek Shriners Club midget racers do a complex maneuver several times on the parade route. Warren Sutherland (left) listens is Ken McCabe reads the specifications on the 6 horsepower diesel engine built in 1918 which he displayed at the Delton clelbration last Saturday. Valerie Frost says hello to a horse waiting to go into the parade, as a woman dressed in a period costume watches the rest of the parade entrants line up. Wilbur Solomon demonstrates how the “rocking churn” works. He says using the churn, a woman could rock a baby to sleep, and churn butter at the same time. In the foreground is a Union churn which was built in the middle 1880's Delton Brownie Troop 119 proudly carry their banners to add color to the Founder’s Week parade. Cub Scout Troop 3050 steps off smartly at the front of the parade on Saturday. The area in front of the Delton Elementary School was packed with booths with everything imagineable for viewing for for sale. Chad Bagley, son of Kim and Forrest Bagley jr. is not overwhelmed by all the sights ar. J sounds of Founder's Day. Mom has tied the balloon to his shin to leave both hands free for suckers and a goody-bag. On the other end of the scale of engines and motors. Ken McCabe shows a solar motor which has solar col­ lectors, and produces 4 millivolts of electricity. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 18. 1988 — Page 11 Hastings police organizing Neighborhood Watch by Kathleen Scott Hastings isn't a crime-ridden community, and local law enforcers want to make sure it stays that way through the Neighborhood Watch Program. Tuesday night was the first of what Sgt. Jack Cross of the Hastings City Police De­ partment hopes to be many small meetings to spread the word on the national crime pre­ vention program "If you don't have a high crime rate in your community, why wait until it gets there," he said to a handful of city residents gathered at the Leo and Rose Hendershott home on Market Street. The program would be a concentrated ef­ fort to decrease crime through self-help bat­ tles in organized neighborhoods. Through an established network ot area coordinators, block captains, and a telephone grapevine, word can be passed quickly about suspicious people; houses can be looked after when families leave; children can be safer; and neighbors can get to know each other. "In Hastings, we're all neighbors. As the program grows, we'll be able to share little things that happen in one neighborhood that can happen across town," Cross said. "We wouldn't keep it in one cornc of town. We'd spread it. We'll be putting it out to every­ one. We want you to know about it "That's how the program works. We're ail working together. We do all the heavy work," he said, adding that he doesn't want any “housewives wrestling down criminals in the middle of the street." "It's not a vigilante," he stressed. "If you see something wrong, call us. You don’t hve to worry about becoming physically invol­ ved. What we need are eyes and ears." The police department will get the pro­ gram started, furnishing brochures and other information and conducting meetings. Individuals are needed to spread information to their neighbors to "tickle their interest," said Cross. Each volunteer will be given eight differ­ ent pamphlets in mixed packets of 50. When distributed at random, each home will receive a different packet Hopefully, he said, neigh­ bors "will strike up a little bit of conver­ sation" amongst themselves. "If 50 percent of the people in your area are interested, then you've got a good program started," he said. "It's successful in other communities b?cause of lhe people who are going out" Once the program is established, the com­ munity will take over and the police will merely assist. He said lhe Kalamazoo police department recently reported a reduced crime rate, and lhe chief named the Neighborhood Watch Pro­ gram as one of two reasons for that reduc­ tion. The program can serve other purposes, too, Cross said. Residents can get acquainted through social acitivities on their blocks or in their neighborhoods. Multi-family rum­ mage sales and bake sales can serve as fund­ raisers to support special activities. "You can get together and have a program you wouldn't be able to (organize) as an individual," Cross explained. Those social activities also help residents become acquainted with each other. Citizens learn the habits and actions of neighbors and are therefore more apt to notice when some­ thing is wrong. Children are safer, too, he said. If some­ one is suspicious of an unfamiliar car or per­ son in their neighborhood, they can contact others to see if anyone else has noticed. The Neighborhood Watch Program is similar to the Child Watch Program, but because the children are able to dodge inside Child Watch homes in case of danger, the houses must be checked first to make sure they are safe for children. The program can also be beneficial for older children. The social event can give them activities and entertainment. And if they meet their neighbors, they might gain respect for them and would be less likely to puli minor but malicious pranks. "Young people on street corners, if they don't have anything to do, will find some­ thing to do," he said. "Kids are going to be kids. They get into mischief once in a while, otherwise they wouldn't learn and grow and develop. Sometimes they go too far. We like to be there to help them." He said certain areas of any town are "more active than others" but that they shouldn't be singled out as trouble neighbor­ hoods for generic reasons. "You' don't have to be rich to have a quiet neighborhood. And you don't have to be poor to have a noisy neighborhood," he said. "To point out a particular neighborhood and say that neighborhood is bad, is not accurate. It has nothing to do with social sta:us." Residents involved in lhe program learn to lake appropriate descriptions of suspicious people and motor vehicles. Residents also learn to make their homes safer. "As a member of community watch, we can go over different ways of making people secure. We can make it so uncomfortable and so noisy (prowlers) won't want to bother," he said. "Most people who break in would prefer to hit and run and not be heard." Security checks can be organized on an individual or group basis, he said. "We can't guarantee that they can't get in, but you've got enough time to holler and get out of there," he said. Involved residents can put Neighborhood Watch Program signs in their front win­ dows. With their blue, black and white colo­ ring and a big graphic eye, the posters and stickers are easily recognizable. "These signs, in themselves, are a deter­ rent. (Would-be criminals) know the neigh­ bors are watching," he said. Retired or elderly residents are essential to lhe program, Cross added. Not only do they need the protection and are therefore interest­ ed, but they are home much of the day, know the neighborhood and notice out-ofthe-ordinary happenings. "They are still vital, still very much alive and still want to be involved," he said. See WATCH, cont. page 12 Hastings City Police Sgt. Jack Cross says he has seen the Neighborhood Watch Program work in other communities and can loresee its effectiveness in Hastings. FATAL FIRE..continued from page 1 The cause of the fire remains under investigation. According to reports, the children of John and Sherry Stidham, were slaying at their grandparent's home while their parents were camping in Frankfort. John Stidham Jr. is employed as a full-time officer with the Barry Township Police Department and part-time as a mad patrol deputy with the Allegan County Sheriffs Department. The couple resides in Plainwell where their children attended school. His father is employed by Keeler-Brass Company in Grand Rapids. According to Tom Pennock. Prarieville Township police chief and close friend of John Jr.. the couple often spent time with their children, taking them on various trips. ' All the time." Pennock said, "everything centered around the kids." Ingram said John and Marjorie were the same way about their grandchildren, often spending time with them. "They basically lived for the grand­ children." he said, noting they had just pur­ chased a swimming pool for them. Nicholas Stidham is survived by his parents; grandparents. Janet Galvanck of Walker and John Stidham of Lake Odessa: great-grandmothers. Gertrude Combs of Lake Odessa and Maggie Stidham of Kentucky. Marjorie Combs Stidham was bom the daughter of Hiram and Gertrude Combs. She attended schools in Kentucky and was married to John Stidham in 1951. They moved to Lake Odessa in 1965. She is survived by her husband, son and mother, two sisters. Della Combs of Grand Ledge and Shirley Quick of Lake Odessa; two brothers. James and Burl Combs of Grand Ledge and neices. nephews and cousins. Aleecia and Erik Estep are survived by their parents. John and Sherry Stidham and Timothy and Dana Estep of Sunfield; grand­ parents. Janet Galvanek. William and Shirley Estep of Sunfield and John Stidham and great­ grandmothers. Funeral services for all four victims were held Wednesday morning at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Burial was at the Hillside Cemetery in Plaiwell. A memorial trust fund has been established for the Stidham/Estep family in care of Lake Odessa Union Bank. Allegan County Sheriffs Department deputies arc also taking up a collection as are some friends in Vermontville where Stidham worked as a police officer for about five years before being laid off. Storm imitates tornado damage at Yankee Springs by Shelly SuLser Winds in excess of 65-milcs an hour Sunday uprooted and scattered large trees around the picnic and campgroud area of the Yankee Spr­ ings Recreation Area Gun Lake Unit during a storm that also left 65.000 Consumers Power customers in the dark. One tree in the campground area demolish- cd a screen tent and the picnic table inside it, while the Eaton Rapids owners, inside their motor home, also reported a large bolt of lightning hit near their camper. "We've got a heck of a mess." said Park Manager Kyle Converse. "We lost nearly 20 trees in the picnic area. The road was blocked (inside the park) Sunday night so people Hastings man found guilty in drug delivery, conspiracy charges After a two-day jury trial. Steven A Edger. 35. of Hastings, was convicted Tuesday after­ noon of two drug-related charges stemming from the sale of cocaine to an undercover police officer last summer. Edger was found guilty of delivery of a con­ trolled substance (cocaine) less than 50 grams and conspiracy to deliver cocaine in Hastings on June 18. 1987. The trial was being conducted before Cir­ cuit Judge Hudson Deming. The convicted man will be sentenced on Sept. 14. Edger was arrested last October as part of a local police drug sweep, in which 25 alleged drug offenders were rounded up. However, a district court judge later that month dismissed the charges because he found insufficient evidence against Edger to bind him over to circuit court. New charges were filed last December. It was a little more than two weeks ago that a jury found Edger guilty of possession of co­ caine. He will be sentenced on that charge, also on Sept. 14. The contention of the prosecution, handled by assistant prosecutor Marilyn Meyer, in this week's trial was that Edger sold a gram c <co­ caine to an undercover police officer, usi"friend. Sonja Runcr. as a go-between. Runcr also was arrested in connection with last fall's local drug sweep, but she agreed to testify against Edger in the trial in exchange for a reduced charge against her. The defense attorney. Edward Hackett, at­ tempted to attack the credibility of Runcr's testimony in defense of his client. In other court business: David A. Woltjer. 25. of Hastings, was sentenced to prison in connection with three offenses. He was sentenced to 30 to 60 months for probation violation. He also was sentenced to eight to 15 years for breaking and entering an occupied dwelling with intent io commit larceny and for aiding and abetting embezzle­ ment and larceny from a person. All three sentences will run concurrently. In lhe probation violation case he was given credit for 525 days served in jail, he was given credit for 229 days on lhe aiding and nbetliag charge and 212 days credit of the breaking and entering. Woltjer*s defense attorney, David Tripp. jiM Deming to forego a prison sentence. ‘The reason he (Woltjer) gets into trouble significant drug problem." Tripp said, feel that treatment in a drug program is ; ”Fve had a pretty bad drug prry for the things 1 did and I Bui Deming was not particularly impressed, noting that Woltjer was placed in a rehabilita­ tion project as far back as 1984, with few, if any. positive results. "There has been considerable effort over the last five years, but you've been unwilling to help yourself." the judge said. Deming did suggest that Woltjer receive any drug treatment offered in programs available in prison. But the judge exceeded sentencing guidelines on the aiding and abetting embezzlement charge, imposing eight to 15 years rather than the customary five to 10. He said lhe tougher sentence was the result of Woltjer being a habitual offender. "You just can't continue to commit crimes." Deming said. In one of the more unusual cases to come before circuit court in recent years, a man who had pleaded guilty to attempted breaking of a building with intent to commit larceny asked Deming to send him to the new ex­ perimental "boot camp” program for inmates. Scott Kinney. 18. of Hastings, was schedul­ ed for 11 months in the county jail. However. Deming agreed to sentence Kinney to 24 to 60 months in prison with the recommendation that he be placed in the special "boot camp" program. If Kinney successfully completes the rigorous and demanding program, his sentence could be reduced. Douglas Peake. 36. of Delton, pleaded guil­ ty to resisting and obstructing a police officer in connection with an incident at his home Dec, 19. 1987. However, another charge of assault with intent to murder will be dismissed in a pica agreement. Prosecutor Judy Hughes said her office agreed to a plan in which Peake will serve no more (han a year in jail on the resisting and obstructing charge and the term will be suspended once he is admitted into a treatment program. "We believe that he needs to be in a struc­ tured setting involving treatment more than he needs to be incarcerated." the prosecutor said. Peake was arrested after he brandished a kitchen knife when a police officer arrived at his home along with ambulance paramedics. Peake told the judge he had asked for assistance that day. He will be sentenced either Aug 31 or Sept. 14 In another unusual move. Deming dis­ qualified himself from sentencing Devin Dye. 18. of Delton, on a charge of malicious destruction of a building over S100. Dye will be sentenced by Circuit Judge Richard Shuster Aug. 22 after his attorney. Michael McPhillips. said he sensed Deming's "animosity" toward his Dye. The plea of guilty from DeWayne Thomp­ son. 32. of Hastings, to attempted larceny over SI00 was not accepted by Deming, who set a trial for Sept. 21. Thompson was pleading guilty to the attenpted larceny charge in exchange for the dismissal of a charge of larceny over S100. Thompson was accused of stealing aluminum track from a neighbor and then sell­ ing it. The defendant said his neighbor told him he was welcome to take anything in the yard that was considered scrap metal. Deming said he could not accept the guilty plea and insisted on a trial to further look into the matter. Barry Lee Milbourne. 22. of Middleville, pleaded guilty to unlawful use of an automobile in exchange fpr dismissal of a charge of receiving and concealing stolen pro­ perty and cooperation with authorities in other matters. The charge was in connection with an inci­ dent May 31 in Carlton Township. Milboume will be sentenced Oct. 5. John Kirbaugh. 63, of Plainwell, pleaded no contest to a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon, but stood mute to carrying a concealed weapon. A plea of innocent was enetered on his behalf on lhe second count. Prosecutor's office officials said they intend to dismiss the assault charge. Kirbaugh will be sentenced on the carrying a concealed weapon charge on Oct. 5. The charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison or a S2.5OO fine or both. He was arrested in connection with an inci­ dent July 4 in Prairieville Township in which he was accused of using a knife during a scuf­ fle with another man. Harry Showers. 22. of Nashville, stood mute to a charge of receiving and concealing stolen property over S5 and to being a habitual offender. His pre-trial was set for Aug. 31. John J. Acker Jr.. 21. of Delton, pleased guilty to a charge of receiving and concealing stolen property over S100. but another charge of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling will be dismissed if he agrees to cooperate with authorities on passing along information about other property crimes he has been in­ volved with in Barry County. He will be sentenced Oct. 5. Soerd Bruinsma. 25. of Middleville, waiv­ ed arraigment with a written waiver to circuit court on a charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. His pre-trial has been set for Sept. 21. The date for the trial for Norman Barlow, of Hastings, who has been accused of setting fire last February to his florist shop, has been set for Nov. 21. COURTS, coni, page 12 couldn't even get down there. The tiees were all helter-skelter. I don't know if it was a tor­ nado or just a strong downdraft but some tree stumps were ripped right out of the ground." Converse said Michigan Conservation Corp, crews were still busy trying to clean up from the last storm when Sunday's destruction hit, also knocking out electricity in the cam­ pground and picnic area'. "It was off in the campground from II p.m. Sunday until about 2:30 a.m. Monday and in the picnic area from II p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Tuesday," Converse said. Nearly 70 Consumers Power crews have also been scurrying around the southern region of the state, working 24 hours a day, trying to restore electricity to the more than 65,000 customers. "When it ended Sunday night, there was a massive amount of damage in lhe southern region including Allegan, Barry, Ingham and east to Lake Erie," said Consumers Power Community Service Director Fred Douglas. "When we have a storm the magnitude of this one. it’s hard to put together exactly how many were affected." Barry County, however, was one of the first to regain power, Douglas said. "Most of the customers in Barry County have had their power restored." he said. "There's just a handful without this afternoon (Tuesday). I hope by tonight or tomorrow morning at the latest they’ll be back on.” Douglas blames the outages on downed trees landing on power lines and breaking them from their poles while lightning also played a large part in the destruction. "It was a massive electrical storm,” Douglas said. "Lightning caused a lot of damage to the system itself, and in combina­ tion with high winds, did a lot of tree damage. Whole trees were blown over.” Douglas said Consumers Power offices have been deluged with callers complaining that they have no electricity in their homes. “We’re doing the best we can to get people back on but when that many people are out. it’s a problem,” Douglas said. Crews work to clean up the nearly 20 trees sent plummeting to the ground by winds from a Sunday storm. t Yankee Springs Recreation Area Park Manager Kyle Converse surveys the storm damage at the Gun Lake Unit picnic area. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 18. 1988 Film won’t be shown in this area SUBSCRIBE...to the Banner for all your LOCAL NEWS! Local moviegoers won’t be tempted CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 Thank You Help Wanted Miscellaneous CARD OF THANKS The Family of Nellie Manni wishes to express our sincere appreciation for the calls, cards, and expressions of sympathy we received at the time of our mothers death. ___ BABYSITTER WANTED: Mature, responsible, non smok­ ing woman over age 30 to occa­ sionally babysit for 2 children ages 4 & 1 in my home; Some occasional over nights; Must have own iransportaion. Call 795-2103._________________ DENTAL ASSISTANT wanted for people oriented general dental practice. 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Prestige Fashions 1-800-247-9127 Gary Hill, owner of the Cinema Theatre in Hastings, shows the petitions he has received urging him not to show the controversial film, “The Last Temptation of Christ." Nationally-known horse illegally killed in shooting A nationally-known quarter horse in Barry County was killed illegally in a shooting, troopers from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police learned Wednesday. Authorities said they received a report from the horses's owner. Walter Harrison, of Johnstown Township, that he discovered that the 7-year-old mare, called “Chics Two Rockets," had been shot Tuesday. Harrison said he called his horses to the barn Tuesday, as usual, and became — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Close Change Company 25 —1 AT&T 897. — 17. Ameritech 427. + 7. Bristol Meyers + 7. 227. Chrysler —• 207, CMS Energy + 7. 38 Coca Cola —7. 147. Detroit Edison 827. -37. 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Medical of­ ficials then said they had no choice but to destroy the animal. Authorities said they were told lhe mare was carrying a foal at the time she was shot. Chic's Two Rockets was well-known in racing circles and was said to be the national record holder in lhe 400-yard dash. Harrison said he recently turned down an bid’s of S250.000 to buy her. Police said they have two juvenile suspects in the case and they plan to interview them in the presence of the youngsters’ parents. Detective Sgt. C. J. Anderson is handling the investigation. Courts... Continued from page 11 In several recent matters in district court: Floyd L. Cousins. 28. of Nashville, was bound over to circuit court on a charge of one county of delivery and manufacture of marijuana. Clarence E. Neff. 29. of Delton, was bound over to circuit court on a charge of receiving and concealing stolen property over SI00. Thomas Scott Slater. 17. and Scott Lee Crawford. 17. both of Kalamazoo, both pleaded guilty to charges of malicious destruction of property S100 or less. They were charged in conninection with destruction of a real estate sign and two mail boxes in Hope Township. Each was ordered to pay S50 in fines and restitution. The Phong Bui. IK. of Grand Rapids, pleaded guilty to illegal entry with owner's permission in connection with a June 27 incident. PARTS 2110 W GUN LAKE ROAD Across from Fuelgas • New Radiators • Rebuilt Starters & Alternators INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... 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Hill hopes the petitions will stop, once peo­ ple hear that he does not plan to feature the film. “I'm starting to feel like I'm being harass­ ed," he said. Saturday night a man from Bat­ tle Creek came in. just before I came in. ip br­ ing in some petitions...I've been getting more (petitions) from out-of-town than local. What really gets Hill’s dander up is when the petitioners threaten to boycott his business for a year if he should decide to show the movie. . “It really upsets me when they threaten to boycott. That's against free enterprise.’’ he said. *Tve had about 30 people on the street ask me when we're gening the movie." he said. The first petition against the movie was received by Hill about 10 days ago. he said Tuesday. “I got my first petition from the Delton area." Other area petitions were received from a church in Lake Odessa and a Hastings church. One of the letters was from the Barry County Citizens Against Pornography. Because petitions and protests around the nation have created so much attention in the media. Hill believes the protestors “have hurt themselves" because of the crowds that have turned out to view the film in several large cities. “The more (protests) the more people will want to sec it." Hill said. On the bright side. “What makes you feel good are the letters thanking you (for not showing the film)," Hill said. “We get other thank yous...Here’s one from the senior class and one from the 'Just Say No’ group. We (the theatre) do a lot for the community that people do not know about." Meanwhile, four members of the clergy in Barry County have expressed varied reactions to “The Last Temptation of Christ.” Two ministers said they read the book quite a long time ago and have been surprised that the movie has created such a stir. One minister said that if churches take the opportunity to redouble their educational ef­ forts to church members and the community and concentrate more on thinking about the real image of Christ, the movie could have some positive effects. "I read the book a long time ago. and I’m surprised by the reaction to the movie if the book is any indication of the movie," said the Rev. Wayne Smith of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. The book is clearly an "artiMiu and ini aginary- depiction (of Christ) and doesn’t pre tend to be scripture." Smith said ’We believe Jesus was tempted'as we are tempted but He did not sin. "If it (the movie) is anything like the book. I’m not terribly bothered by it." he sail.. In Delton, the Rev. Elrfier Faust of Faith United Methodist Church said he has not seen the film, but “on the basis of quotations I've read. I feci it is nut just simply a different view.” The film appears to be a direct attempt bs its producers and directors to reduce- the credibility of the Gospel and lhe character of Christ. Faust said. “It disregards what is holy. I ’hink li’s un­ fortunate people can lake what is sacred (and make a movie) without having sensitivity....’’ he said. The Rev. Michael J. Anton of Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings agrees that the movie’s portrayal of Jesus is not accurate to his understanding. "From what I’ve read and heard about the film, I have the strong impression that the movie portrays Jesus in a way I do not unders­ tand or interpret Jesus." Anton said. “I read the novel a long time ago and I could not agree with all tlx* parts of the characterization of Jesus.” he added. Antor. said he hesitates to be too critical of the film because he hasn't seen the movie Anton said he had watched an interview with the film’s director who " indicated that he knew (the film) went into the realm of im­ agination. beyond the boundaries of the New Testament. So I knew just from listening to the interview that Jesus is portrayed in a somewhat different light than Ortisxiov Christians see Him. The controversy the film has created causes. Anton to have a real concern for the issue cen­ sorship. bringing up the question of where ot how should a Christian protest forms of ex­ pression? But he does believe Christians should express themselves as citizens on issues. “I’m not in favor of a lot of witch hun­ ting." Anton said. “We w ind up calling more attention to it.” As a way to express themselves, members of his congregation have signed a petition ask­ ing theatre owners not to show the film, he said. Churches shouldn't be afraid to confront the challenges that the showing of the movie br­ ings. Anton said. This can be accomplished by having churches redouble their efforts to clarify their own teachings of Jesus. The movie can be a stimulus for education by churches to their members and to the com­ munity “to present the image of Christ and keep looking at the image of Christ." Rev. Kent Keller of the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings said he has not seen the film but has read a couple of reviews about it. "I think these contemporary films and musicals about Christ, even through they sometimes distort the Bible, help to make us re-think His meaning for us. Keller said. He did say it bothers him when such pro­ ductions as "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Godspcll" lake liberties with scripture. Hastings Building Products may close doors, letter from parent company says An obscure letter from Worldmark Cor­ poration to Hastings Building Products may mean a closing of doors for the local aluminum firm. United Steelworkers President Local 6390 George Cullers said Hastings Building Pro­ ducts President Roland Hall showed him a let­ ter Tuesday from Worldmark Corporation saying the company would be "terminating operations" with the Hastings business effec­ tive Aug. 19. Worldmark Corporation, based in North Palm Beach. Fl., has been the parent firm of Hastings Building Products since May of 1986. Cullers said he isn't entirely sure what Worldmark meant by "terminating opera­ tions," but that it could mean closing the firm's doors completely, or, at the least, shut­ ting down the company’s paint line. "We're kinda in the dark." said Cullers Wednesday. "Hopefully it will come out on a positive end, but it doesn’t look prosperous. "We assume the letter meant the complete operation, but we don't know." Calls to Worldmark Corporation officials Wednesday afternoon went unanswered while Hall was unavailable for comment. Cullers said he would seek a meeting as soon as possible with representatives ol Worldmark, but that no meeting time had been reached as of Wednesday. The paint line, or fabrication department, currently has three shifts employing approx­ imately 20-30 people, said Cullers. Also employed at Hastings Building Pro­ ducts arc the shutter and awning departments where 7-10 people work, said Cullers. At one time about 138 people were employed at the plant. WATCH...cont. from page 11 Cross said he belongs to the West Michi­ gan Crime Prevention Association and ano­ ther similar organization through which he is continually getting new information on crime prevention. "We’re always digging up more things that we can share in lhe Neighborhood Watch Program," he said. Anyone who is interested in holding an informational meeting should contact Cross at the Hastings City Police Department. The program starts, he said, with small groups of people meeting in back yards who share similar interests about the safety of their neighborhoods. “We’ve got people here from all over town talking about the same problem. We're like a family," he said. "We can't have too much crime prevention." TLL JUST BRACE MYSELF WITH THE STEERINGWHEEL? � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-08-25.pdf f48743b8eac1c57d59ddd56bfa0594b2 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 'UUrr-H STj. -jy/** L: s. Church St. Hastings, Ml. KJlSUJte) ...wrap ■ vu.ig people ask for local ‘hangout’ Pay to play numbers keep sports alive See Story on Page 2 Futuring survey results half done Tabulation of the results of a futuring survey of Barry County residents is about halfway complete, local officials have said. It is expected that the survey results will be finished by the middle of September. Personnel from the research and development department at Michigan State University arc compiling the data. The survey was conducted over a thrte-week period in late June and early July. It asked residents how they feel about things such as education, recrea­ tion. government services and asked them what they would like to see in the future. Survey committee members say there will be a monthly column .in • the Reminder- to keep Barry County residents informed about the survey’s progress and on public meetings that will be scheduled this fall in order to discuss the survey’s results. Professionals from the MSU research and development department are ex­ pected to be on hand at the meetings to review the data with county residents. Hastings ~ ~ PRICE 25* County board again to ask for courthouse renovation Barry County Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer descends the steep stairs from circuit court on the second floor in the county courthouse building. The stairs make circuit court virtually inaccessible for a person in a wheelchair. by Elaine Gilbert Barry County voters will be asked Nov. 8 to pay for federal- and state-mandated re­ quirements to make the county courthouse ac­ cessible to the handicapped and for other renovations to improve and preserve the 1893 structure. County commissioners Tuesday voted 5-2 to place a proposal on the general election ballot, requesting voters to authorize the county to sell up to $1.35 million in general obligation tax bonds to fund the project over a 10-year period. Commissioners Paul Kiel and P. Richard Dean voted against putting the request on the ballot. Based on the county's 1988 state equalized value of $505,919,648, the first year of the extra millage, if approved, would cost tax­ payers about 0.395 mills, said County Coor­ dinator Judy Peterson. That figure is based on annual payments of $200,000 to retire the debt. Translated into tax dollars. Commissioner Cathy Williamson said the owner of a SbO.CXX) house (with an SEV of $30,000) would pay about SI2 in additional taxes per ybr. m November 1986. voters defeated a pro£isal for the same courthouse renovations by . -J vote of 6,110 to 4,554 However. that re­ quest was for a fixed millage rate of .71 mills I for five years. The county’s new proposal will 1 have a variable millage rate ithnt commis­ sioners said will be reduced each year if the SEV continues to increase. Because of inflation, costs for the cour­ thouse project are projected to.be $175,000 more since the 1986 millage rejection. To enhance engergy efficiency. Peterson said the new project cost includes the addition of custom millwork storm windows to retain the character of the historic building. Plans for the project include adding an elevator on the exterior of the central part of the south side of the courthouse to make the building handicapped accessible to all three floors. To preserve the historical aspects of the buildino, the facade of the elevator addition will match the original exterior, said Commis­ sioner Carolyn Coleman. Some parking space will be lost because of the elevator, she said. The renovation project would enhance public safety with a new prisoner detention room, she said. The third floor of the building also would be renovated to house a public meeting room for the county board, planning and zoning com­ mission and others. The building's roof, gutters and the elec­ trical and mechanical systems also would be replaced with approval of the bonding Lsuc. "The electrical is so outdated.” said Com­ missioner Rae M. Hoarc. "The computers are creating a heavy load. We can’t continue to use a modern sy stem without burning down from an overload.” Concerning the need to make the building handicapped accessible, Hoarc and several other commissioners said they don’t believe the public is aware of the situation.. “Too many people (in the county) nave not walked those steps," said Commissioner Cathy Williamson, referring to the steep ex­ See COURTHOUSE, Page 2 Hastings school board considers another millage vote in October by Kathleen Scott Although no official motion has been made, the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education is considering holding a millage election in October. Unanticipated revenue and possible educa­ tion finance reform at the state level could mean a change in finances for the district. The millage issue was discussed at the end of Monday’s board of education meeting when the board re-opened the session for public comment The main part of the discussion centered around the state’s school finance reform, which is still in conference committee, said Supt Carl Schoessel. If approved, the bill would require all school districts levying over 28 mills to roll back their millage to a “foundation millage" of 28 mills, as of July 1989. That founda- lion figure would hold until 1992, at which time districts would be able to raise the millage to 30 mills with voter approval. After that, Schoessel, there are no more plans. In the first year, the state would reimburse all districts the difference between the 28 mills and what they are currently levying. Hastings levies 30.896 mills, and would then receive nearly 3 mills worth of reimbursement from the state. The amount of refund for the next two years would depend on offsets such as state aid and changes in State Equalized Value income. The exemption for property taxes would increase from 55,000 to $7,500 as part of the program. "So the taxpayer is getting property tax relief in rollback of the millage and also an increase in their exemption," he said. To offset the changes in property taxes, state sales tax would go from the current 4 percent to 6 percent effective May 1,1989. One reason for the local election talk is the possiblity of raising the current levy rate in order to receive more money from the state if the finance reform plan is approved. Schoessel said the proposed one-year increase would probably be less than 3 mills. The board would have to decide by Sept 2 whether to hold an election. Because of December tax collection deadlines, the last­ possible date for an election would be Oct 24. If the election were approved, the revenue generated also would permit the district to operate at the level of the past school year. See MILLAGE, Page 9 No teams axed— The Hastings football squad along with nine other Saxon fall sports teams met minimum player requirements this week in successfully leaping the first hurdle of the pay-for-participation program. No teams had to be cut from the Saxon athletic program due to lack of participation. Meanwhile, the teams continue practicing for respective openers, some of which come as early as next week. TK school board rescinds cutbacks by Jean Gallup At a special meeting that drew more than 500 area residents, the Thomapple Kellogg school board Monday rescinded the elimina­ tion of busing and the suspension of athletics for the coming school year. Board members then voted to keep busing, with reductions, and athletics and extra­ curricular activities on a pay-to-participate basis and reinstate teacher aides, with some reductions. They also approved the wording for another special millage election set for Oct. 11. The ballot will request a 16-mill renewal in one Intoxicated woman breaks into house A young woman described as heavily intoxicated ripped open a screen to break into a Carlton Township home Saturday. A resident of the 2000 block of North Broadway told Barry County Sheriffs deputies he was home when the woman tried to get into his home just before 2:30 a.m. The resident said the woman walked up to the house and tried to get in through the screen on the porch. Unable to open the door, she ripped the screen out and walked into the house. He told deputies he pushed her out of the home and she went away. The woman - who the resident said he had never seen before - was described as 17 Or 18 years old, wearing blue jeans ^laT-riurt. iUiPqjuties A.L. Stein and Ted DeMott pmta unable to locate the woman, and the was doted. Banner THURSDAY, AUGUST 25. 1988 VOLUME 133, NO. 35 Wet road causes one-caraccident A set of golf clubs belonging to a man who works in Hastings was stolen Friday from the Hastings Country Club. The clubs were valued al St .100. Police said the man had left his bag near the steps of the 18th green Friday at b p.m. When he returned a short time lairthe clubs were missing. The investigation remains open. See Story Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 A Hastings Sanitary Service worker was shot with a pellet gun Tuesday after­ noon while collecting garbage on Hastings’ northeast side. John Raymond Guy refused medical attention after the 1 p.m. incident, but police said the pellet broke the skin and left a large welt on Guy’s left side. Hastings Police Sgt. Jack Cross said Guy was holding on to the back of a gar­ bage truck moving on Boltwood at Charles Street when he and his partner beard three to four shots. One of the pellets struck Guy in the left side about four inches above his belt. Cross said. Cross said the shots came from the southwest comer of the intersection, but Guy did not see who fired them. Police believe the shooter used some type of powered pellet rifle. Cross said Guy's injuries were minor, mainly because the impact did not knock him off the back of the moving vehicle. The Incident remain* under investigation. Golf clubs stolen from country club Delton millage vote is Monday See Story on Page 8 ___ - Garbage man shot with a pellet gun A driver who lost control of her car on a wet roadway was hospitalized last week after rolling over her vehicle Mildred Jean Lisby, 52, of Battle Creek, was taken to Leila Hospital and wu treated and released following u»e onc-vehicle crash Thursday near Gill Lake. Barry County Sheriffs Cpl. George Howell said Lisby was travelling south on M-43 just north of Sheffield Road when the accident occurred at 11:45 a.m. As she entered a curve, Lisby braked and her 1986 Ford began sliding across the road, Howell said. The car left the road, went into a ditch, struck a do parking sign and a mail box and rolled over onto its top, Howell said. Lisby, who was wearing a sealbelt, did not receive a citation. 5 Hastings, MiCmGA^ ' proposal, and an additional 2.85 mills for operating costs for one year in the other proposition. Superintendent Steve Garren. urging ap­ proval of the October millage request, ended his statement by saying he was sure "We all want the school to be all that we can be." Trustee Gary VanElsi. chairman of the finance committee, explained that the com­ mittee researched five items to make recom­ mendations to the full board for action. The items studied were a full six-period school day: reinstating busing for all students, with reductions; installing a pay-tor- participation plan for athletics and extra­ curricular activities; the wording on the Oc(. 11 ballot; and the reinstatment of teacher aides, with reductions. In the public comment portion of the meeting, a variety of opinions were voiced by about 20 people. Their comments were made before the board took the actions. Linda Groves, president of the Boosters, told the board she supported its decision to make cuts. However, she said the Boosters felt the pay-to-participate plan should “be the last resort — if it is the only alternative ” SeeTK, Page 10 New Hastings Manufacturing pact nixed The faces of T-K School Board Member Gary Thaler and Superintendent Steve Garrett reflect the intensity of the conversations being held at the special meeting to reconsider bueget cuts. by Shelly Sulser A final proposal offered to the United Auto Workers Union Local 138 by Hastings Manufacturing officials last spring was re jccted 224 to' 17 in a membership vote on Friday. Bargaining committee chairman Mike Nor­ ris said union heads had agreed to take the proposal to a vote to learn whether the workers were in support of the negotiating team's rejection of the package so far. "We have negotiated for six months and we wanted to make sure the people were behind us all the way.” Norris said. "We thought it was lime that they see what's on the table." The bargaining committee and its Interna­ tional Representative Steven Ayers did not recommend a vote of th.- proposition when it was first offered to then, in March because they claimed it contained "objectionable items." Since then. Vice President ot Employee Relations Monty "Joe" Bennett said clarifica­ tions have been made during numerous meetings with the union to try and arrive at a palatable resolution. "We hadn't had all the details that would affect the employees worked out." Bennett said. "So the committees met to explain things to get a better idea of how- they would affect the people." Norris said the entire proposal was presented to the workers at their meeting Fri­ day prior to the ratification vote. Union President Patrick Loftus would not reveal the contents of lhe proposal or his thoughts on why the workers rejected it "in SeeMFG., Page 4 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 25, 1988 Hastings young people seek area to gather at night by David T. Young A group of young people is protesting the City of Hastings’ recent move to disallow parking from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on State Street between Broadway and Church. But group members say they want to work with city officials to attempt to find a solution and they are asking for the setting aside of a specific area for them to meet evenings. Scott Tonkin and Mary Walton, representing the young people, asked the city council Monday night to allow night-time parking in one area in the city. Until recently, parking in the 100 block of West State Street was allowed from 10 to 6 because the local theater is located there and sometimes moviegoers might have needed to stay beyond 10 p.m. But a number of young people have been congregating there evenings and some problems have resulted. Local police officials, acting on behalf of the council, then posted signs that forbid parking in that area from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The same hours already have applied to other areas of the downtown. Tonkin said the people he was speaking for realize there have been problems with damage, drinking, noise and littering, but he said he felt they could be alleviated by the presence a foot patrol officer. "It's not a majority problem, it's a minority that's causing the problems," Tonkin said. He added that Charlotte has had fewer such problems because it has a foot patrol officer walking the streets at night. In explaining the move to eliminate night parking in the 100 block of West State Street, Mayor Mary Lou Gray said, "It was our duty to protect the taxpayer. I'm for young people having a place to congregate, I agree that you need someplace to go. But 1 can't tolerate broken glass, shouting and the like (in the downtown at night). We have taxpayers who are having sizable losses." Tonkin and Walton produced a petition bearing 137 signatures requesting the city set South Jefferson STREET NEWS WET BASEMENT? HVdrtffo X SYSTEM EVENTS Be there or be square! Hastings' annual celebration, SUMMERFEST '88. is this weekend. Your participation is all that's need­ ed for a successful event. Get a schedule, check out the expanded entertainment, food, arts, crafts and numerous other events. Then, loin us in Downtown Hastings for the biggest celebration yet. Hot Dog!! Summerfest's biggest bargain is 2 the Rotary Hot Dog Booth - a hot dog and coke for $1.25. You can't feed them cheaper anywhere else. Bring the whole family. 3. Saturday at noon, the Summerfest Grand Parade highlights a day of fun-filled merri­ ment. Come downtown early, watch the run­ ners. check out the basketball tourney and stake out a spot to watch the parade. After the parade, we party until midnight. The annual Dawn Patrol and Pancake Breakfast is this Sunday morning at the Hastings airport. Enjoy breakfast and see the airport Improvements at the same time. 5. The Chartton Park Antique Fire Fighting Show and Muster is this Sunday at the park from 10 until 5. Another great event for the entire fami­ ly to enjoy. Don't miss it. 6. Plant Expo — August 24. Show us your favorite plant this week and get a.$2 00 gift certificate and a free dose of plant food. (Limit 20) Mecklenburg Neighbors Carolina Moonride and Moonlight Criterium — August 26. Ride 12 miles on your bike down South Jefferson this week and get a $3.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) 8. Your last chance to enter the Lakes, Streams and Dreams Sweepstakes is this week. The drawings take place during Summerfest and hundreds of dollars and prizes will be award­ ed. You can enter at Bosley's on South Jefferson. 9 Bellevue Balloon Days - August 26-28. En­ joy balloons galore In Bellevue this weekend. 10. International Zucchini Festival — August 27. Sarah Scott brought us some zucchini relish and zucchini pickles this week and said we owe the zucchini an apology for some disparaging remarks we wrote a couple of weeks ago. She was right, the relish and pickles were great and we finally know something good about a zucchini. Thanks Sarah. Great American Duck Race — August 27-28. Stage a duck race on South Jefferson this week and it's a $3.00 certificate to the winn­ ing duck and $2.00 for the loser. (Limit 6) 12. WBCH — Thirty years.of Service. Call or visit Denny Myers while he is on the air and sing Happy Birthday to WBCH and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate when Denny verifies your accomplishment. You must be on the air while singing. (Limit 10) 13. The biggest toy selection around is at True Value Toys on South Jefferson. , Waterpoofing Alternative The 1 800 643 4232 fo* *»»« on UNCONDITIONAL LIFETIME WARRANTYI Hydroflo System Warrants your Basement against leakage for the Life of the Structure, Regardless of Ownership. Attention Area j Businesses! Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The HASTINGS BANNER can 948-8051 to have our advertising representative call upon you to assist in your weekly ad message. aside an area for young adults to congregate with open parking from 9:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. Those signing the petition promised they would install trash barrels and try to maintain cleaniness in that area. Representatives from the young peoples' group and the city parking and public safety Hastings firefighters, city reach tenative agreement The City of Hastings and members of the local firefighters' union have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. City Attorney James Fisher told city council members Monday night that the tentative agreement on a new three-year pact was reached the previous week by bargaining units for both parties. The old one-year contract expired June 30 and firefighters have been working under the terms of the previous ageement since. Fisher said negotiations began in June, with three firefighters and bargaining agent George Kalameras representing the union and Fisher and Mayor Mary Lou Gray repesenting the city. Fisher said die new contract will be ready for the council members' consideration and action at their next meeting. In other business, the council approved the renewal of its property and liability insurance policy with the Meadowbrook Insurance Group, which acts for the Michigan Municipal League pool. Mark Nestor, representing Meadowbrook, went through a booklet outlining the coverage and costs. The city this year will pay $71,478 for the insurance, about $4,000 more than it did A former Plainwell resident who passed a He was ordered to pay $3,850 in fines, stolen check was sentenced Monday to the court costs and restitution still unpaid from maximum sentence of up to 14 years in his 1986 sentencing for larceny over S100 prison for uttering and publishing. and attempted malicious destruction of The sentence of five to 14 years in prison property over $100. war handed down for Dallas Anderson, 22,^ Following a discussion in the judge's who admitted' to forging the check owner’s chambers, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale signature and making out the check to ' A. Crowley asked the court to sentence himself. Anderson to prison because he could not Anderson pleaded guilty to the charge follow the probation department's orders. Aug. 10 in exchange for the dismissal of an But Anderson asked for a second chance. identical charge of uttering and publishing. "I’m sorry for all the things I've done in A habitual offender charge that Anderson my life," he said. "I feel if given the chance, has two prior felony convictions also was I can prove it I've been drug free for a year, dropped as part of the plea agreement with six months." the prosecutor’s office. He admitted he violated his parole by Anderson agreed to make full restitution leaving for Arkansas but said he hasn’t on all bad checks he has passed in Barry and committed a crime since leaving Michigan. But Judge Richard M. Shuster said Allegan counties. In Barry County Circuit Court Aug. 10, Anderson didn't deserve another break. Anderson said he found the United Bank "You just wouldn't play by our rules," he check last fall in the glove compartment of a said. "We were hopeful you’d make some truck he was using. He wrote out the check sort of success of yourself ,but obviously for SI35, bought gasoline and cigarettes at a you didn’t store and received S105 in change. "We’re satisfied this is the only way Also Aug. 10, Anderson was sentenced to society has to rehabilitate you." up to five years in prison for violating his Anderson was given credit for 280 days probation by leaving the state. previously served in jail. High speed crash sends two to hospital High speed was listed as the cause of a one-car accident Friday that left two 18-year-old men seriously hurt in Hope Township. Driver Troy T. Brown, and passenger Troy E. Leinaar were taken to Pennock Hospital by BPOH Ambulance after the 8 p.m. crash on M-43. Brown was admitted with multiple injuries and released Monday. Leinaar was treated and released Friday, a hospital spokesman said. Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Robert P. Abendroth said Brown was driving north on M-43 west of Waldorf Road when he braked his car while going around a small curve. The 1984 Pontiac began to skid and crossed to the opposite side of the road, Abendroth said. The vehicle skidded for 104 feel, hit a roadside reflector, continued another 108 feet and collided with a cement block retaining wall. Neither Brown, of Jackson, nor Leinaar, of 5600 Otis Lake Road in Hope Township, were wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident, Abendroth said. Witnesses told officials the car appeared to be driving faster than the posted 45 mph. Brown received a citation for driving too fast, Abendroth said. AT BOSLEY’S THIS /EEK 3. 5. Little Bucky celebrates ire Golden Oldies Festival (August 26-28) by having a sale this week. The Buck brings you golden products at oldies prices each week in our Reminder ad. Shop nostalgic! Check out the new Wild West mugs in our Pause Gift Shop this week. The new fall shades of lipstick and nail polish from Revlon are now on display in our Cosmetic Department. Check your blood pressure free anytime in our pharmacy. Our videoscale not only weighs you, it also will tell you how over or underweight you are and how to adjust your caloric intake to attain your ideal weight. Free in our pharmacy. QUOTE: "I think I think; therefore I think I am." — Ambrose Bierce ROSLEY SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - »4S->42» — last year. The increase is slightly less than 6 percent. The coverage expired Aug. 18, but it had been bound over until the council had the chance to approve the new policy Monday night. In other matters, the council: • Learned that the finance committee has recommended an increase in interest, from 6 to 8 percent, on special assessments. The proposal has been referred to the city attorney to draw up a change in the city ordinance. • Learned that the planning committee is seeking more information on the city's continuing contract for a franchise with the TRIAD cable television firm. The contract will be up for renewal next January and committee members want more information about Federal Comunications Commission regulations. The matter is expected to be taken up in a council meeting in late September or early October. • Received a letter from the Thornapple Arts Council expressing appreciation for the city's action to allow the lease the little stone building at Fish Hatchery Park. • Passed a resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of WBCH-radio for its service to the community, which includes broadcasts of council meetings. Forged check nets prison sentence for defendant (Gift certificates are limited to one person per month and, unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or older.) 2. committee, Gray and Police Chief Dan Fumiss will meet to discuss the situation further. Councilman Kenneth Miller said, "It's good to see young people here trying to solve problems. I hope we can work together and come to a reasonable solution." Proceeds will be used for community projec s Though the county courthouse parking lot has spaces set aside for han­ dicapped people, once these people arrive in vehicles, they are asked to honk three times so treasurer’s department employees can come out to to ask where they need to go and how they can be assisted. Courthouse, continued from page 1 •erior metal open-grate steps that lead up to the commissioners' room on the second floor of the County Annex building. Coleman also noted that the interior stair­ way in the county courthouse building is dif­ ficult to. climb for those who need to go into the circuit courtroom. In 1986. a juror serving on the Norman Woodmansee murder trial fell on the stairway and had to be hospitalized for her injuries. “I feel strongly in the preservation of the courthouse.” Williamson continued. “This (bonding issue) has to be part of preserving it. 1 cannot sec moving anywhere else...I think it (the renovation project) is a great investment.” Board Chairman Ted McKelvey com­ mented that it would be too costly to preserve the building and not use it. “We can't keep the courthouse as a monu­ ment. To preserve it. we have to use it. I go along with the whole program to have full use of it.” Commissioners noted that the renovation includes installation of central air condition­ ing. The various rooms in the courthouse now have individual window air conditioning units and McKelvey said the window units are so noisy in the circuit courtroom that they have to be shut off when court is in session. Conse­ quently. those in the courtroom have to “suf­ fer in the heat” in order to be able to hear the proceedings, he said. Kiel, who voted against placing the bond issue on the ballot, asked. "How do you ex­ pect to sell the package to the taxpayers? Dur­ ing the last six months, three or four (school) millages have been turned down. All the peo­ ple I have talked to don’t want any more millage... The taxpayers are sick and tired of millage." “Tnere’s a tremendous difference between the county and the schools.” Coleman responded. "The county operates on 5.87 mills. Schools are talking 30 mills or more... We do extremely well to operate from a 5.87-mill base. We do a lol with a small amount of dollars. 1 find that most voters are very capable of making the distinction (bet­ ween the schools and county government)." In the audience. Wayne Miller. Baltimore Township supervisor, told that board that "Many people felt (the county's former federal) revenue sharing should have been spent on the courthouse" renovation. However. Coleman pointed out that much of the county's previous revenue sharing funds had been given to the county road com­ mission to spend on improving township roads because that's what the citizens wanted at that time. "With what (money) you gel. you do a good job." Miller said. Commissioner Orvin Moore said he believes the county board docs net have a lot of choice about the renovation project. "Instead of putting it off for two or three years, we're looking at a dollar savings over the long run." he said. If the bond issue is approved, citizens will not have to pay the new tax until the December 1989 tax roll is prepared. Moore said. After the meeting. Kiel said he voted against the ballot proposal "because people will object to the millage, not because I'm running (for re-election)." Another reason for his dissenting vote was "because of negotiations w ith the Courthouse Employees Association. We've told them right along we don't have any money. And then this comes along. "People in my townships don’t want any more millage until the school property tax situation is resolved by the legislators. ” Kiel said. After the meeting. Commissioner Dean, who cast the other dissenting vote, said his reason is in keeping with his previous position on the courthouse renovation issue. "I didn't change my position from the last time. This (bond issue) does not address the whole problem. We've got jail overcrowding and then there’s the Courts and Law Building" which a citizens committee recent­ ly recommended abandoning. If the bond issue is approved, the board, at Hoarc's recommendation, said a project engineer would be hired in November to work with with a construction committee and an ar­ chitect in an effort to keep close tabs on the project and cut costs. According to the timetable presented Tues­ day. the architect would be hired in December, construction drawings and bid documents would be prepared from December through March, construction bids would be opened April 15. 1989, the bond sale would be conducted June 1 and construc­ tion started July I. About four years ago. architcctual plans were drawn up to make the courthouse barrier-free, but they had to be scuttled because the county lacked capital improve­ ment funds. In other county board business Tuesday. Kiel told the board that the county Commis­ sion on Aging will receive $160,000 of federal funds, a slight increase over last year. He said the funds arc based on the number of county residents who are 60 and older. The county has 6.572. The funds will be used to support such pro­ grams as the congregate meal sites, homedelivered meals to the elderly, personal care, housework, chore services, respite care, and information and referral for flu shots. The board also adopted a resolution oppos­ ing federal plans to reduce state funding by $500,000 for public transportation in non­ urban areas. The cut would affect Barry County and 58 other non-urban programs. Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Thursday through Saturday Lower Peninsula Partly cloudy Thursday. Considerable cloudiness Friday and SatunJay with a chance of showers and thundershowers. Highs from the lower 70s to lower 80s. Lows from the mid 50s to lower 60s. Upper Peninsula Considerable cloudiness through the period with a chance of showers and thunder­ showers each day. Highs from the upper 60s to mid-70s. Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 25, 1988 — Page 3 ‘Alleged’ violator wasn’t tried by newspaper story LETTERS from our readers.... Young people should meet in their parents’homes Merchants who don’t sell pornography are lauded To the editor: This letter is in response to a petition presented at the Hastings City Council meeting on Monday. Aug. 22 requesting that the city set up a place for teens to meet from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. Why? 1 would appreciate a place that they could get together from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m., but 6 a.m.? Why are these young adults out until 6 a.m.? Where are their parents? What happened to meeting at their own homes? What happened to renting a movie, playing cards, or just sitting around to visit. There is no need for anyone, young or old, to be on the streets from I a.m. until 6 a m. You are asking for trouble. In our neighborhood, there are always quite a few young people at our neighbor’s home, working on their cars, listening to their stereos, etc. Once in a while they drive to fast for our little dirt road, but they are never bad. offensive or foul-mouthed. 1 applaud my neighbors for having opened their home and workshop to these young peo­ ple and I applaud the young people who visit them for being a pleasure to have around. Why is it that we as parents arc so afraid to allow our teens to bring their friends to our homes? Do you have no control? Isn’t it about time we as parents take the responsibility to help ou’ young people find something “fun," but safe, to do with their time, and stop expecting the city to raise our kids? Deb Murphy Hastings To the editor: This is in rcsonse to the recent letter in the Banner concerning the adult video. First of all. it is not our intent to violate the rights of the consenting adults to watch an adult video, as long as it’s not obtained in our community. Wc want to give our appeciation and thanks to those merchants who have stopped or never did see pornographic materials. Second, in response to the anti-Christian thoughts. Christ and Christianity have always suffered persecution. Christ died on the cross and rose again that we could believe. The message remains the same. Christ can change a life today. In closing, “Be careful, little eyes, what you see, for the father up above is looking down in love, so be careful, little eyes, what you see." Publicity chairman. Barry County Citizens Against Pornography Mrs. Joyce Kelly Theater owner right in not showing movie To the editor: It seems that some of your readers are upset because they feel their rights are being infr­ inged upon, because the local theater owner has decided to not show the movie "The Last Temptation of Christ." 1 fail to see where their rights have been denied in any way. I'm sure, if they really want to sec this movie there will be many theaters around the country that will show it. But to deny Mr. Hill his right to show or not to show ibis film exhibits the same kind of censorship they are so afraid is being applied to them. Mr. Hill should be commended for not allowing such garbage to be shown in his theater. No. I have not seen this movie, nor do 1 in­ tend to sec it. Because, to me. if something looks like a skunk, and smells like a skunk. I’m not going to get too close to find out it really is a skunk just because I have the right to. Fred Ziegler Hastings It’s never too late to learn, says local reader To the editor: As the all-too-hot summer begins to w!nd down and fairs arc here a few days and gone, wc begin to think of fall and winter. To many of us who choose to stay in Michigan for the winter, cither by choice or necessity, we wonder how to spend some of the long days and evenings. No matter how avid a reader one is. that finally gets to be a bore. Wc. of course, have television and some friends still here for the winter to visit. However, in spite of those things, there is a very fulfilling opportunity for us older ones in our "golden years" to do some things and learn some things wc may have wondered about for many years. Also its a chance to meet different people and make some new friends. The Hastings Adult Education program of­ fers us all an opportunity to attend classes in many subjects and be taught whatever our in­ terests arc. whether it be literacy or a “handson" trade, such as computers, typing, wood working, welding or engine repair. Maybe, in this election year, some would like to learn more about government and history. Classes in nurses aid also arc avail- .e, so whatever turns you on can be sf.ucd and learned in a very pleasant atmosphere. This advice is coming from one who has had the first-hand experience! Having been out of high school some 53 years, and since I have wanted to learn typing. I attended the 17-weck Typing I classes last winter and learned the fundamentals of the art. 11. for me. was a most pleasant experience. To those who fear the age difference makes a difference with other students — it does not. Just be yourself and you will be treated with all the patience and kindness you deserve. Respect must be earned, of course, so it is all up to the individual. If the skill, patience and teaching ability of Pat Purgiel (instructor of typing, computers, word processing, etc.) are an example of what one may receive there — it is the best, so get busy and sign up for a class or classes for this coming fall and winter. Enjoy yourself and learn something new. It is never too late. Good Luck, Keith C. Mead Hastings School officials lack foresight in bus planning Dear editor: I am writing in response to the way that the Hastings Area School System is handling the kindergarten program this year. They are having all the town kids who would be walking to school in the morning program and all the country kids in the after­ noon program. According to the administrators, the coun­ try kids will be getting on the bus between 10:30 and 11 a.m. with class starting at 11:45. My problem with this is I would like to know when they think these kids are going to cat their lunch? If they eat before school, they will have to cat before 10:30 or wait until they get home which could be 3:00 in the afternoon. Why couldn’t they have reversed the schedule and have the country kids in the mor­ ning? The kids who walk from in town could eat their lunch as late as 11:15 and still be to school by the time class starts at 11:45. It seems to me that the school system is try­ ing very hard to create an inconvenience for the parents, to stress the fact that the school millage failed, all at the expense of the kids. If they (the administrators) really cared about the children they have been entrusted to teach, it seems to me that they could have used a lit­ tle more foresight in their planning out the year’s schedule. One other problem I have is with the way that the busses' routes-are developed. We live on a dirt road with several large hills and nar­ row roadways that the children are forced to walk over to get to the designated pickup spot, which is nearly 3/4 of a mile down the road. Yet. the bus goes all around the block and picks up nearly all the other kids at the end of their driveway. I was told that wc could not have this service because wc had just moved to our new home only a year ago and therefore could not expect the same service as the other families who had been there longer! This in­ furiates me that the person in charge of the buses could make such a statement. We have been trying to reach someone with authority this past week with little success. The administrators have not been in their of­ fices very much and wc are told that we must contact them directly to make an appointment to discuss this, with them. 1 realize that it is getting too late to have much hope of changing things at this late stage, but wc could not find out the schedule un»il just tnis past week. I guess we are lucky that we inquired when we did, since parents were not going to be informed until the bus drivers went around on their routes to talk to the parents and give them the schedule. 1 hope other parents read this letter and let the school board or the administration know­ how they feel about these issues that I have raised. It frustrates me that alone wc cannot seem to gel anywhere with these people. Sincerely. Michael Smith Hastings Citizens forum needed to discuss TRIAD CATV To the editor: In regards to the problem with TRIAD CATV, the only thing to do is have a citizens' forum to discuss this situation. TRIAD puts money before service, this should be obvious to subscribers and former subscribers. Reception is poor. Channel 50 is out. or so snowy it might as well be out. If the city franchises TRIAD in Hastings, it should be given the following choices: 1) Improve existing services, fix Channel 50 properly so it can be seen all the time. If not. put something else on in Channel 50’s place. (That weather story was the lamest excuse). 2) Offer additional channels CBN. TNT. PASS. WWOR. etc. 3) If TRIAD docs not improve and repair their system, get out of town and give the franchise to some other cable company. My next letter will be to the Michigan At­ torney General’s office, maybe he can shed some light as to what wc can do to remedy this problem. Thank you Michael Mills Hastings To the editor: In no way should "the Banner" be criticiz­ ed for the manner in which it reported (Aug. 11 edition) the alleged perpetration of an inci­ dent or incidents involving a controlled substance and the practice of dentistry without a license. The Banner did not try nor judge the alleged perpetrator. It only reported the whys and wherefores of an action taken by our law en­ forcement officers. On a daily basis, radio, television and the newspaper media report alleged violations of law and other occurrences. How else would we. the "citizenry " be aware of local and world happenings that directly and indirectly affect us. I hope you continue to be non-selective in your reporting. Sincerely. R.E.Stanley Hastings Termite treatment prudent for local schools To the editor: This letter is in response to the concern about the termite treatment at the Annex that a resident recently stated in the newspaper. The situation started when school personnel observed evidence of active swarming around the Annex building. Because of prior termite infestation in the building, personnel from the Orkin Exterminating Company, the company which has serviced school facilities since the 1970s. were contacted about the problem. Those personnel, who have been familiar with the school situation, recommended specific preventive measures after conducting their inspection. Those measures involved methods and materials that are approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, and the building was protected against invasion by termites. In regard to the board of education policy about competitive bids on purchases, it should be emphasized that even though competitive bids aren’t required for purchases under S3.000. quotations or bids generally arc ob­ tained for nearly every purchase made of any value by the school system. As a result, thousands of dollars are saved every year, and will continue to be saved. Furthermore, the school system’s auditors (who audit several other schools) and representatives of the Michigan Association of School Boards (who work with all school systems in the state) have indicated that the Hastings board's purchasing policy is much more* stringent than what is legally required and is considerably more restrictive than the policies used by most other schools. The school system often is criticized when it doesn’t use the services of a local business or purchase items locally, although wc ab­ solutely try to buy locally as much as possible. However, sometimes the exact services or items needed cither aren’t available locally or are more cosily than from non-local businesses, and we do have an obligation to make the best use of the taxpayer’s money! Sincerely, Carl A. Schoessel Superintendent Hastings Area Schools 7 Editor ’s Notes. by David T. Young The approach of the Hastings Summerfest causes me to be a litle philosophical these days. It reminds me that the process of living in a small American community for too long has carried an undeserved social stigma with it. It wasn't too long ago. when I was attending college, that some of my acquaintances and friends would jokingly tell me that they didn't hold it against me that I grew up in the "rural backwaters" of West Michigan. These city slicker friends of mine used to laugh when telling me their perceptions of what must go on in small towns. Of course, there were the snide comments about what us hicks would do for excitement. They thought we'd spend our Saturday nights watching the downtown traffic light change or that we'd all go down to the barber shop to applaud the haircuts. Very funny, I thought. In these dark ages, being from a small town labeled us as naive and socially deficient There even were some people who actually believed we rural types couldn't possibly be as intelligent as our urban brethren. So when I flew from my small-town nest out into the big-city life years ago, I thought I would challenge myself and be more worldly, which would make me "a better and more rounded" person. There even was a time that I bought the logic of my city slicker friends and I rejected the values of my community heritage. I lived in Grand Rapids and later Oakland County, the suburban capital of Michigan, and then in Ann Arbor. But after more than a decade of life on the east side of this fair state, I jumped at the chance about two years ago to come back to small-town West Michigan. I wised up in my advancing age. I didn't do it just for myself. In 1986 I was starting a family, and all of a sudden I realized what a priceless advantage young people have while growing up in small communities. I wanted my two sons to have them, just as I did. I didn't want my kids to get lost in the world of soul-less suburban areas or in more sophisticated, but more troubled big cities. So now I'm back in small-town West Michigan and loving it. It's a pleasure to go places and virtually always run into friendly faces. In the urban, suburban and more wordly life, I could go to grocery store and not know anyone except my wife. I could go to a high school basketball game and not say a word to anyone there. At first, 1 enjoyed that anonymity. But then I realized that I really enjoy people and I want to socialize with others when possible. In rural West Michigan, I often can't get out of a ballgame or a store without stopping to chat with acquaintances and friends. And here I actually get to know my neighbors. Living in a small community is like living with an extended family. There are pluses and minuses to that, but the former far outweighs the latter. With that in mind, I notice that Hastings this weekend will embark on yet another Summerfest celebration. The event always is meant to be a good time and a it's a chance for local businesses to make a little hay, and more power to them. But there is another angle. I was impressed with Summerfest Co-Chair Ellie Pierce's recent comment that the Summerfest is an annual chance for Hastings to show off. The Hastings festival attracts out-of-towners looking for a good time and these people form impressions while they’re here. And rather than watch folks applaud haircuts, the outsiders will see the locals gathering for activities that would be fun anywhere. Their stereotypical views of small-town life can get quite a jolt. Hastings isn't the only community that uses a festival to show off. Many others in West Michigan have been doing the same things for the last decade or so. Where I recently came from, Allegan County, Allegan has had its Bridgefest, Plainwell its Island City Festival, Wayland and Otsego their Summerfests, Fennville its Goose Festival, Dorr and Hopkins their Fourth of July celebrations and Moline its Community Fair. In this area, we've recently seen Caledonia's observance of a centennial and sesquicentennial, the Delton Founder's Day and the Hastings Fiberfest, just to mention a few. All of these events essentially are for fun, but they also send a message to the rest of the world. That message very simply is: "Welike it here and we're proud to live in our small communities." They are important statements about community pride. Though I haven't yet lived in Hastings, I chanced upon the local Summerfest in 1979. I had a good time and 1 remember being impressed with the old courthouse and the local frivolity. I was an out-of-towner then and don't think I didn't recall that good time before I made my recent decision to come to work here. Small towns these days are fighting old sterotypes about their quality of life. But they're proving that the more wordly existence in big cities or in suburbs without such community spirit may not be as desirable as believed during those dark ages. This weekend, Hastings again has the chance to prove something. It can show the out-of-towners that we certainly have our problems, but we aren't shy about pitching in and working together to make something nice happen. The Summerfest should make all outsiders wish they lived here. As a person with rural roots myself. I’d like to tell the city slickers and suburbanites, "Eat your heart out. This is what quality neighborly American living is all about." But we should all graciously welcome our visitors this weekend and not say anythin**.. Let's show them. Let's really show off. Let's let our actions tell them, "Welcome to Hastings. We like it here." VIEWPOINT Commentariesfrom our editorial staffand the community— TK board diffused a time bomb The Thornapplc Kellogg Board of Education has been facing some big-time crises late­ ly. hut it averted some even bigger troubles last Monday night. The board wisely decided to rescind actions it took the previous week in the wake of the second defeat this summer of requests for additional millage. Immediately after the Aug. 15 defeat at the polls the board voted to suspend athletics and other extra-curricular activities, reduce support staff and to eliminate busing. The board made these moves without allowing public comment at a public meeting. Whether the board members meant to or not. they sent a message to the voting public. They appeared to be punishing the electorate for twice turning down requests for millage. The message, whether it actually was there or not. appeared to be. "Now that you’ve shown you don’t believe the schools need the money, we're going to show you exactly how this will hurt." ‘ In the eyes of the public, it amounted to threats. And public reaction was not particular­ ly positive. Athletes went door-to-door to ask for support for a pay-to-play plan to save athletics. Parents in rural areas became angry and concerned about how their children uould be able to get to school. And some irate citizens went as far as threatening the recall of five board members. It got to the point where emotions were overcoming reason. When the board met last Monday night in front of a huge crowd and television cameras, all the ingredients were there to start a nasty war within the community over the issue of school finances and more. But cooler heads eventually prevailed. Rather than allow a bad situation fester into an even worse one. the board diffused much of the growing rage by declaring its actions of the week before null and void. It restored many of the reductions and allowed athletic programs to resume activities in preparation for coming fall seasons. Diffusing the time bomb also improves the chances for the passage of al least one millage request in the next special election Oct. 11. Voters have a tendency not to respond well at the polls with swords hanging over their heads. With the sword removed and some of the ill feelings quieted a bit, there is a chance that something good can happen Oct. 11. We urge the passage of not only 16-mill renewal, but also the request for additional help. School officials aren’t kidding when they say local public education is in financial trou­ ble. All the folks in Middleville have to do is look around and see what’s happening at Hastings and Delton. SchixiI board members are right when they say the schools need more money. But they needed to take that giant step backward Monday night to allow the people to focus their energies on the real issues rather than some unwanted additional ones. PUBLIC OPINION: What do you like best about SummerFest? Jane Roon Erin Roon MikeFinner Aaron Finner The annual Hastings SummerFest begins tonight. Do you plan to take In any of the festivities? If so, what do you like best about the celebration? If not, why aren't you going? Jane Roon, Middleville: "I plan to go, and I guess the craft show is my favorite part." Erin Roon, Middleville: "I’ve never been to SummerFest. I'll probably go this year." Maxine Birman, Hastings: "We always go. We don't always stay out until Hastings Maxine Birman Roger Patrick the dance. But we like it all - th. meals, the crafts, the dances, too, but 1 don't stay out that late. (SummerFest) brings a lot of people into Hastings. Mike Finner, Kalamazoo: "Power­ lifting. I like to see them compete and how much they can lift" Aaron Finner, Kalamazoo: "I like weightlifting. I like to see their legs and how much they can bench press." Roger Patrick, Woodland: "I like the various talent shows. And 1 like the par­ ade part of it. I also like the food." Banner Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michioan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 31 - Thursday. August 25.1988 Subscription Rates: S13.00 peryearin Barry County, S15.00 per year in adjoining counties; and S16.50 per year elsewhere. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 25. 1988 Audrey J. Kauffman Beatrice K. Deakins ALTO - Mrs. Audrey J. Kauffman, 54, of 6912 Timpson Rd., Alto died Monday, August 22, 1988 at her residence. Mrs. Kauffman was bom July 4, 1934 at Bowne Township, the daughter of Henry and Hilda (Yoder) Kauffman. She attended Logan Elementary and Lowell High School. She married Hany Kauffman on February 13,1954 at Centerville, MI. She was a lifelong resident of the Alto area. Mrs. Kauffman was employed as a nurse’s aide at Kelly Health Care and a private duty nurse for several years. She attended First Assembly of God Church in Lowell. Surviving are her husband, Harry; one daughter, Debra Kauffman of Lowell; three granddaughters, Angela, April, and Jamie; her mother, Mrs. Hilda Kauffman of Clarksville; two sisters, Mrs. Donald (Ardith) Blough of Grand Rapids, and Mrs. Eldred (Sharon) Durk­ ee of Freeport. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Kauffman on June 14, 1986. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. Burial will be at Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. HASTINGS - Mrs. Beatrice K. Deakins, 78, formerly of 1212 N. Broadway, died Monday, August 22, 1988 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Deakins was born on March 31, 1910, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Vem and Dena (Koewers) Curtiss. She was raised in the Grand Rapids area and attended schools there. She came to Hastings in about 1926. Her marriage to Avery Rodgers ended in divorce. Her husband Mike Silsbee died in 1945 and her husband Donald Deakins, whom she married in 1971 died in 1983. Mrs. Deakins is survived by two sons, Louis Silsbee of Hastings and James Rodgers of Holland; a daughter, Mrs. Guy (Betty) Ebeling of Battle Creek; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three brothers, Earl, Clarence and Vem Curtiss of Hastings; two sisters, Mary Logan of Jenison and Alice Rose of Kentwood. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerald and Alvah Curtiss and a sister, Jean Curtiss. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 24 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald L. Brail officiating. Burial was at Hastings Twp. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomapple Manor. Eugene Dalman FLORIDA - Mr. Eugene Dalman, 78, of Englewood, Florida and formerly of Hastings, died Thursday, August 11,1988 in Englewood. Cremation has been conducted. A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 28,1988 in the Hastings Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael J. Anton officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Barbara J. Poll George J. Loomis Roscoe Custer Wallace Benner DORR - Barbara J. Poll, 27, of 2413 136th Avenue, Dorr, died Friday, August 19,1988 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Poll was bom on February 15,1961 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Bobbie and Doris Jean (Bowser) Owen. She was raised in the Carlton Center area of Barry County and attended Woodland and Lakewood schools graduating in 1979. She was married to Mitchell J. Poll on October 8, 1982 in New Mexico. She was presently employed as a dental assistant for Dr. VanSweden in Grand Rapids and had been in his office for three years. She lived at her present address in Dorr since 1985. She attended the Open Door Chapel in Dorr. Mrs. Poll is survived by her husband, Mitch­ ell; parents, Bobbie and Doris Jean Owen of Middleville; brothers, Marvin Owen of Byron Center, Daniel Owen of Richmond, Indiana, and James Owen of the United States Marines in California. She was preceded in death by a brother, John Owen in August, 1968. Funeral services were held Monday, August 22,1988 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Rev. Rick DeBruyne officiating. Burial was at the Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Open Door Chapel in Dorr. CHARLOTTE - George J. Loomis, 88, of 603 W. Stoddard Street, Charlotte passed away Tuesday, August 16,1988 al the Eaton County Medical Care Facility in Charlotte. Mr. Loomis was bom in Bellevue, the son of John and Emma (Hinchman) Loomis. He has been a Charlotte resident since 1927. He was a retired farmer and had farmed with and enjoyed horses as a hobby. He enjoyed traveling with his wife in retirement. He was a member of the Olivet Senior Citizens. Mr. Loomis is survived by his wife, Lorene (Butler); three stepsons, Mr. and Mrs. Ira L. (Alyne) Erwin of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas W. (Claudine) Erwin of Keota, Iowa and Mr. and Mrs. James B. (Sally) Erwin of Chatham, Illinois; step daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Joe (Lora B.) VanLent of DesMoines, Iowa; 12 step grandchildren; 6 step great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Leland Dunkleberger of Battle Creek; many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife Elizabeth (Lundstrom). Funeral services were held Friday, August 19, 1988 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel in Charlotte with Rev. Mark Beers offi­ ciating. Burial was at the Riverside Cemetery in Bellevue. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bellevue Rescue Squad. LAKE ODESSA - Roscoe Custer, 86, of Lake Odessa passed away Saturday, August 20, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Custer was born on May 7, 1902 in Bowne Township, the son of Samuel and Lydia (Snyder) Custer. He attended Logan Rural Schools. He was married to Mabel Lite on June 14, 1941 in Hastings. He lived most of his life in lhe Sunfield area moving to Lake Odessa in 1981. He worked several years at the Fanners Elevator in Sunfield, retiring in 1965. He was a member of the Sunfield United Brethcrn Church. Mr. Custer is survived by his wife, Mabel; one son, Leland Custer of Huntington, Indiana; two daughters, Mrs. Duane (Margaret) Schaibly of Lake Odessa and Mrs. Floyd (Kathleen) Lundy of DeGraff, Ohio; three grandchildren; three step grandchildren and five step great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, August 22,1988 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Rev. John Harkness and Rev. Floyd Lundy officiating. Burial was at the Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of the Sunfield United Brethem Church. MUIR - Wallace (Ink) Benner, 67, of 435 North Street, Muir, and formerly of Hastings, died Sunday, August 21, 1988 at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Benner was bom on January 1.1921, in Detroit, the son of Raymond and Ruth (Kilts) Benner. He was raised in Lyons and attended Lyons High School. He was married to June Confer on October 12, 1940, in Portland. He was employed in maintenance at Hastings Public Schools, retir­ ing in June 1986, when he moved to Muir. He was a Navy veteran serving in World War II. He was a member of the Nashville VFW Post 8260, Hubbardstone American Legion No. 1082 and Woodland Eagles Aerie No. 3782. Mr. Benner is survived by his wife; one son Raymond Benner of Lansing; one daughter, Mrs. Susan Wilson of Hastings; two brothers, Verlin of Lyons and Duane of Sheridan; three sisters, Mrs. Natalie Linebaugh of Portland, Mrs. Shirley Allen of Clearwater, Florida and Mrs. Beverly Jenks of Lake Odessa; one grand­ daughter and two step grandchildren. Full military graveside services were held Wednesday, August 24, at Muir Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Intensive Care Unit of Pennock Hospital. Contributions to go to the hospital or Hull Funeral Home in Muir. Elwood Ragla HASTINGS - Elwood C. “Dutch” Ragla, 90. of 3257 Strickland Road, Hastings, died Monday, August 22, 1988 at Hastings Provin­ cial House. Mr. Ragla was bom on October 27,1897 in Carlton Township, Barry County, the son of Milcher and Eva (Rice) Ragla. He was raised in Carlton Township and attended The Ragla School. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company for six years and owned and operated his own bait business for over 30 years. He was engaged in fanning and did custom threashing for area farmers for many years. Mr. Ragla is survived by a sister, Mrs. Chloia Cline of Hastings; one step-son; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one step-son. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 24, at the Fuller Cemetery with the Rev. Leonard E. Davis officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Commission on Aging. Everett W. Johnston ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Aug. 28 - 8:00 Early Service. 9:15 Church School <All ages). 10:30 Family Worship. Thursday. Aug. 25 - 7:30 Adult Membership. 8:00 AA. Saturday. Aug. 27 - 6:30 Wedding. Wednes­ day. Aug. 31-11:30 Worship Ser­ vice A Lunch. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian ex­ perience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. G Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen A. Higbee Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. 9:30 morning worship service, nursery provided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH AM & FM. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm, .’aslor. Sunday Morning Sunday School. 10 00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule for Sum­ mer months (Memorial Day through Labor Day): Holy Eucharist. 10 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7:00 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Leiuman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. MI 49058, Nor­ man Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day, Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School II a.m.. Evening service 6 p rn Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor, Putor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banficld Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day. 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barrett. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night, 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8, 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting. 7 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-328O. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45. classes for al). Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:00 (Elem. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams al 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB club CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar for boys. Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S-. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun­ day School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a m.; Evening Service at 6 p.m.; Paia . oy Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. Delton Area The Church Page is The Hastings Banner, the s .lurches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXAU. PHARMACY Co<npl«i« Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hailing* and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hostings, Inc. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. 12145 Doster Rd . Pastor Rev. Ken Hangerink. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Insurance for your Life. Home. Business ond Car WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hasting* — Nashville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescription*- ■ 110 5. Jefferson ■ 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. M.chigon Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANHELI) UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Banficld Sunday School 9 a m . Banficld Worship 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel Sunday School 9: 30; Country Chapel Worship 10: 30. WOODLAND - Everett W. Johnston, 69, of 5873 Barnum Road, Woodland passed away Thursday, August 18, 1988 at the Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mr. Johnston was bom on November 27, 1918 in Isabella County, the son of Herbert and Ruth (Holmes) Johnston. He graduated from Weidman High School in 1937 and attended Michigan State University. He was married to Pearl M. Prout on Decem­ ber 2,1949 inLeaton, Michigan. He served in the United States Army in World War II. He lived in Ml Pleasant and Flint, moving to farm in the Woodland area in 1952. He was a farmer as well as employed at the E.W. Bliss Company of Hastings. He served as custodian and bus driver for Lakewood Schools, until ill health forced his retirement in 1983. He was a member of the Woodland United Methodist Church where he served as trustee for many years, he was also a member of the Farm Bureau. Mr. Johnston is survived by his wife, Pearl; three sons, Dale Johnston of Holt, Ronald Johnston of Allegan and Allen Johnston of Caledonia; one daughter, Mrs. Lee (Ruth Ann) Stuart of Lake Odessa; two brothers, Ellis of Clarksville and Harold of Lake Odessa; eight grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 20, 1988 at the Woodland United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Kersten officiating. Burial was at the Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sl Marys Hospital Hemodialysis, Lake Odessa or Hastings Ambulance Service or the Wood­ land United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. J. Allen Wilson VERMONTVILLE - J. Allen Wilson, 64, of Round Lake Road, Vermontville passed away Sunday, August 21, 1988 at Hayes-GreenBeach Memorial Hospital in Charlotte. Mr. Wilson was bom in Lansing. He was raised in Yankee Springs Township. He attended Middleville Schools and graduated from Middleville High School. He was married to Eva Cox on July 10,1950 in Angola, Indiana. He was employed for 27 years at Viking Corporation, retiring in 1984. His previous employments included E.W. Bliss Company, Reahm Motor Sales and Hastings Aluminum Products. He was a Veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. He had lived at the present address for the past 10 years and previously living on Thor­ napple Lake Road for many years. He is a member of the Middleville D.A.V. Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife, Eva; one son Dale Wilson of Houston, Texas; three daughters, Diane Hull of Hastings, Teresa Waldren ofNashville and Pat Scobey of Wood­ land; seven grandchildren; two great grandchil­ dren; two brothers, Harley Wilson of Lansing and Amos Wilson of Hastings; three sisters, Margie Rilsema of Grand Rapids, Martha Ritsema of Jenison and May Ellsworth of Hastings. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Full Military graveside services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 1988 at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek. Burial win be at the Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Harry E. Thompson DELTON - Mr. Hany E. Thompson, 80, of 11437 Oak Drive, Crooked Lake, Delton, passed away Thursday, August 18,1988, at the Bridgewood Manor Nursing Home in Plain­ well, where he had been a patient since June 12, 1985. Mr. Thompson was bom February 27,1908 in L’Anse, Michigan, the son of Harry and Louise (Leitner) Thompson. He graduated from lhe University of Dayton in 1929, with Mechanical and Civil Engineering degrees. He was employed with the American Gas Associa­ tion in Cleveland from 1929 to 1933. From 1933 to 1937, he was employed at the former General Gas Light of Kalamazoo as Test Engi­ neer. From 1938 to 1946, he was employed as the Chief Engineer at the Peerless Manufactur­ ing Company in Louisville, Kentucky and from 1946 to his retirement in 1971, he was employ­ ed at the Ohio Foundry and Manufacturing Company in Steubenville, Ohio, where he held positions as General Manager, Chief Engineer, Executive Vice President, and was President at the time of his retirement. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Elks of Steubenville, Ohio, The American Gas Association, The Gas Appliance Engineers Society and The Gas Appliance Manufactur­ er’s Association. He was married to Evelyn Hunt, February 6, 1937. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife, Evelyn; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Hartory of Dorset, Ohio and Mrs. Ethel Thompson of Cleveland, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Florence Hoffman of Allegan; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, August 22, at Williams Funeral Home, Delton, with Father Ray Barth officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. James Hotchkiss GLEN BURNIE, MARYLAND - James Neal Hotchkiss Sr., 38, of Glen Buniie and formerly of Hastings, died Monday, August 1, 1988 at the Shock-Trauma Center at University Hospital in Baltimore from injuries sustained in an accident He was bom in Hastings and attended schools in Michigan. He was the owner of Jim’s Hookup Towing Service in Glen Burnie, and served in the Army as specialist four from 1968 to 1970. He was member of the Harundale Presbyte­ rian Church in Glen Burnie. He was interested in repairing cars, riding motorcycles and fishing. Mr. Hotchkiss is survived by his wife, the former Jacquelyn K. Lewis, to whom he was married for 15 years; two sons Christopher A. and James N. Hotchkiss, Jr. of Glen Burnie; his parents, Richard and Lilly Hotchkiss of Annis­ ton, Alabama; a sister, Olga Lanneman of Olgenburge, New Jersey. Funeral services were held Friday, August 8 at the Raymond C. Fink Funeral Home in Glen Burnie, with Rev. David Roquemore officiat­ ing. Burial was in Maryland Veterans Cemet­ ery in Crownsville. Lloyd S. Wilcox NASHVILLE - Lloyd S. Wilcox, 87, of 222 S. Main Street, Nashville died Wednesday, August 17, 1988 at Sunset Acres Nursing Home. Mr. Wilcox was bom on July 18, 1901, in Kalamo Township, Eaton County, the son of Marshman and Hattie (Pixley) Wilcox. He was a life long resident of Nashville. He attended the Quail Trap school. He was married to Elizabeth Ritchie on August 29, 1923. He was engaged in fanning and did trucking for the former Nashville Creamery for 25 years. Mr. Wilcox is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; three daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Carl (Louise) Bahs of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn (Lucille) Slocum of Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond (Nola Jane) Hickey of Nashvil­ le; one son, Mr. and Mrs. Kendall (Betty) Wilcox of Nashville; 12 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; three great, great grand­ daughters; one sister, Mrs. Ben (Artie) Shaffer of Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 20, at Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville with lhe Rev. Leonard Putnam and Rev. Leonard Brooks officiating. Btuial was at The Wilcox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville’s Putnam Library. SummerFest set to provide fun for the whole family Fun is the big word for the upcoming Sum­ merfest celebration in Hastings Aug. 25-27. Co-chairman Ellie Pierce said the top priority for the annual community gathering is fun. “The major focus of the whole festival is for people to have a good time. Wc want peo­ ple all over Barry County to come and have a good time,” said Pierce who is co-chairing with Denny O'Mara. Pierce said a lot of family school reunions are scheduled around the same lime as Summcrfc.il so that people who’ve moved away from the area have many reasons to return. It's difficult to gauge the number of people who come to Summertest for the music, food, entertainment, arts and crafts and atmosphere because the local event is free. Pierce said. But based on point checks (counting people at certain times of the day and calculating how many would attend the entire event) at past shows, she said that 15,000 to 20,000 usually attend. A dunking booth featuring local “celebrities,'' and additional food booths are new to the 1988 festival. For $1, visitors will have a chance to throw a ball and watch their favorite boss, politician, lawman, teacher or fellow businessman make a big splash. Some of those already signed up for a seat in the dunking booth include Rep. Robert Bender, Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer, Publisher Fred Jacobs, Chamber of Commerce Director Jill Turner, Pierce (who also serves as Barry Area United Way executive director), Hastings Police Chief Dan Fumiss, Barry County Sheriff David Wood. O'Mara (who is also a Hastings High School teacher), Harry Doele, chief operating officer at Pennock Hospital, Det. Sgt. Jerry Smith, Retailer Steve Steward. Restauranteer Al Jarvis, and Charlton Park Director Diane (Szewczyk) Smith. An added incentive, said Pierce, is that the dunkee who brings in the most money during his or her 30-minute time slot, will win a $25 gift certificate from the County Seat Lounge. She expects a close race between a few of the participants. Other additions arc in the food area, said Pierce, and include a breasted chicken vendor and a delicatessen stand, in addition to the usual hot dogs, elephant ears, lemonade, and Mexican food booths. Because of its diversity, the entertainment on two separate stages is always popular. Musicans specializing in rock, oldies, jazz, gospel, country and folk music are scheduled to perform throughout the celebration. For the sports enthusiasts, a three-on-threc basketball tournament and a softball tourna­ ment will occupy a major part of the festival. The annual Summerfest 10K ran and a onemile fun ran will keep joggers going, and weightlifting contest and karate demonstration are also slated. Children of all ages will enjoy the parade Saturday. Aug. 26. at noon, and youngsters will have fun at the kite-making workshop, fishing contest, face-painting booth, balloon give-away and Michigan Army National Guard arcade. As always, arts and crafts booths will overflow on the courthouse lawn Friday and Saturday. Pancake breakfasts will be served up at the Episcopal Church on Saturday morn­ ing and at the Hastings Airport Sunday morning. Mfging, continued from page 1 hopes that we'll continue to negotiate," he said. Loftus has said before, though, that the of­ fer was “concessionary in nature." He said the production maintenance employees of the automobile after-parts manufacturer met at Hastings High School where 193 votes were cast against the package. Only 11 voters said they were in favor of it. Of 37 office clerical staff members voting later that day at the Union Hall on Apple Street in Hastings. 31 said “no” to the pro­ posal while 6 voted "yes.” "It was a pretty good turnout, concerning vacations and stuff," Loftus said. Since the vote, Loftus said lhe members are back to work, but there has been no dialogue with company officials concerning the outcome. "We’re just waiting now to see what hap­ pens.” Loftus said, with Norris adding. "There will probably be a cooling-off period of about a week and then 1 hope we can get back to the bargaining table." Bennett said his side has been waiting to hear from the union officials about informa­ tion the UAW reportedly said it possesses that would be pertinent to the company’s position. “The newspaper is the only means of input we have had.” Bennett said. "Somebody said they had some information they could pass on to the company, but we haven't heard from the bargaining committee as far what they’re doing. It has not been said. They supposedly inherited some information in that meeting (Friday) that would be of value to the com­ pany and their position. I don't know what it is." Loftus denied any knowledge of such infor­ mation. stating that it may have been Ayers who made the comment to an area newspaper. The two sides have met probably more than 55 times, sometimes five or six times a week, since negotiations began Jan. 5. Bennett said. Employees have been working on a day-today extension of their previous contract since it expired at midnight Jan. 31. Now. Bennett said the company still intends to go ahead with its five-phase plan. That plan, in the making for the last six years, would transfer jobs from Hastings to what they say is a cheaper labor market in Yankton. S. D.. where the company has another manufacturing facility. “We're still working toward the implemen­ tation of that plan and are taking into con­ sideration whatever modifications have taken place,” he said. "Like most systematic plans, you have to modify as the market changes. It’s been nothing drastic, but is just on the basis of the company proposal being voted down." Bennett had said in April that if the proposal was turned down or not voted on at all. the company would disregard any promise of job security included in the proposed contract and proceed with Phase 3 to move 150 jobs from the local plant. The possible shutdown of local production has loomed since 1983, when the company began moving part of its operations to Yankton. It proceeded with the construction of a distribution center in Knoxville, Tenn., in 1986. The company had told the union four mon­ ths ago that it would put the plan c.i hold for the duration of the pending contract if it was approved at that time. "We though: if we would give them the job security (in the contract) and said wc were not going to complete Phase 3, wc had a better chance to convince the union committee we are serious about saving jobs in Hastings,” Bennett said at that time. "We told them the moving of the jobs would not take place dur­ ing the terms of the agreement." He claimed the union could stop the jobs from being dissolved locally by approving the company's proposal. But union members said they were told that regardless of how they voted, at least 50 jobs would be moved. "Why vote, knowing we're going to lose 50 jobs?." said union bargaining team member William Pickard. "We'd vote ourselves right out of jobs." In the meantime. Bennett said business is continuing as usual and that the lack of a set­ tlement has not affected the influx of business. Members of the union's bargaining team are Loftus. Norris, Pickard, Randy Hook and Marsha Rice. Bennett, Dennis Witham. Norm Watson and attorney for labor negotiations Robert Sikkcl of the Warner, Norcross and Judd law firm in Grand Rapids make up the company's negotiating committee. SUBSCRIBE...to the Banner for all your LOCAL NEWS! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 25, 1988 — Page 5 County GOP Headquarters honors Mrs. Adrounie Bennetts to observe 40th wedding anniversary Quick-Weller united in marriage Barber-Quint announce engagement Richcllc Weller and Sean M. Quick ex­ changed wedding vows Saturday. June 18, at Bay Pointe. Arches of white carnations and ivy decorated the setting for the ceremony, per­ formed by the Rev. David Nelson of Hastings. Conrad Mutschler of Holland read from “The Prophet." Karen Barlett of Grat'd Rapids provided music from the harp during the ceremony. Sherrie Hershberger of Woodland was the soloist and Sharon Miller of Hastings accom­ panied at the piano. Richclle is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Kathy) Weller of Hastings. Her grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Julius Mutschler of Wayland and Mr. and Mrs. Vin­ cent Weller of Plainwell. Scan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald (Linda) Quick of Grosse Pointe Woods. His grandparents are Mrs. Myron Marrs of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., and Mrs. Earl Quick of Dearborn. The bride, escorted by her father, was in a white. V-neck satin gown decorated with hand-sewn sequins and pearls and a chapel­ length train. A butterfly of sequins and pearls accented the back of the dress. The illusion veil with sprays of pearls cascaded softly around her face. The groom wore a matching white tuxedo with tails. Bridal attendants were Mary Chestnut of Wayland. Angela Green of Kentwood, Danielle Grant of Farmington Hills, Chris Beck of Hastings. Genny Quick of Grosse Pointe Woods, and Jane Johnson of Augusta, Ga. -•....................... • The groom was attended by Casey Quick of Grosse Pointe Woods, Craig and Brad Weller of Hastings, Charles Coughlin of Ada. and Sheldon and Michael Green of Kentwood. A wedding dinner followed the ceremony at Bay Pointe Restaurant. Power-Mix Produc­ tions of Kalamazoo provided music for the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Mutschler of Holland were master and mistress of ceremonies. A dinner was hosted by the groom's parents at the Red Brick Inn in Plainwell after the rehearsal. The newlyweds honeymooned at Woodloch Pines in the Pocono Mountains, Pa. The couple now lives in Holland. Mr. and Mrs. John Barber of Allegan, and Mr. and Mrs. William Quint of Freeport, have announced the engagement of their children Mary Elizabeth and William Lee Jr. Mary Beth is a graduate of Allegan High School and of the Grand Rapids Educational Center. She is employed by Steclcase Inc. of Grand Rapids as a medical secretary. Bill Jr. is a graduate of Lakewood High School and is also employed by Steelcase Inc. He drives local truck in the city fleet. A Sept. 24 wedding date has been set. The wedding will be held al the United Methodist Church of Allegan. Roger and Genevieve Bennett of 4645 E. Dowling Rd.. Dowling, will’celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house from I to 9 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 4 at 4625 E. Dowling Rd. The celebration will be hosted by their children. Richard Bennett of Dowling. William Bennett of Dowling. Celeste Bennett of Battle Creek. Jody Bennett of Battle Creek and Jeffery Bennett of Nashville. The couple also has 16 grandchildren. Bennett and the former Genevieve Edger were married Sept. 8. 1948, in Angola. Ind. They have resided in this area most of their married lives except for three years spent in Asheville. North Carolina. Roger was employed by E.W. Bliss for eight years and then worked as a printer for Passenger Printing until his retirement in 1987. He served in the L .S. Navy from 1944 until 1947. Genevieve enjoys sewing quilts and clothing. Roger also is active in furniture making and other wordworking crafts. The Barry County Republican Party has an­ nounced the date of the official opening of its Republican headquarters. The site will be in the Physician's Annex of the Dorothy Adrounie estate, located at 309 W. Court St., in Hastings. The ceremony will take place on Saturday. Aug. 27. at 9 a.m. Congressman Paul Henry of the 5th District and Congressional hopeful Cal Allgaier from the 3rd District will speak at the opening ceremonies, with other county and state Republican candidates participating in the activities. The headquarters will establish regular hours throughout the remainder of the election year, providing the public with information and assistance about candidates running this fall. The opening ceremony is open to the public and all are welcome. The party headquarter facility itself is rich in Republican history, being a pan of the estate of the late Dorothy Adrounie, a very prominent member of the Republican Party in Barry County and throughout the State. Mrs. Adrounie has at times been referred to as the matriarch of Barry County Republicans. She was a well-known activist throughout Michigan and was influencial in working with Republican governors, legislators, congressmen and other officials for years. Mrs. Adrounie served on many state ad­ visory committees, had been a delegate to Republican National Conventions in the past, served as county chairman and vice chairman, and was a charter member and founder of the Barry County Republican Women's group. The party has dedicated the headquarters to the spirit and memory of the late Mrs. Adrounie. Legal Notices_______ State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND DECEASED ESTATE Filo No. 88-19977-SE Estalo of JAYNE T. CLINTON. Deceased. Social Security Number 380-28-2482. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may bo barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE On October 7. 1988 at 10:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon, Gary R. Holman Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on lhe petition of Brenda J Flition requesting that Brenda J. Flitton bo ap­ pointed personal representative of the estate of Jayne T. Clinton, deceased, who lived at 2051 Ot­ tawa Trail. Hostings. Michigan ond who died July 14. 1988: ond requesting also that the will of the deceased dated April 22. 1988. be admitted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs at low of said deceased be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by moil, to both the personal represen­ tative and to the court on or before November 3. 1988. Notice is further given that lhe estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. August 15. 1988 Jomes H. Fisher (P26437) Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher 607 North Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 616/945-3495 BRENDA J. FLITTON 2051 Ottawa Trail Hastings. Ml 49058 (8/25) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 88-19979-NC In the matter of Mildred Mary Hallifax. Social Security Number 380-54-0687. TAKE NOTICE: On September 8. 1938 of 10:45 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, c hocring will be held on the petition for charge of name of Mildred Mary Hallifax to Milleo Mary Hallifax. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent or evil intent. Date: Aug. 17. 1988. Mildred Mary Hallifax 630 S. Marko' Hastings. Ml 49058 945 5564 (8/25) BARRY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING August 4, 1988 Meeting colled to order of 7:30 p.m. All five members present. Approved minutes of the July meeting ond treasurers report. Signed contract with Rich Pierson for Manage­ ment Consultant for Crooked Lake Sewer. Approved S3.400.00 for bank run gravel for Kingsbury Road. Approved schooling for Electicn Workers at $4.00 per hour. Approved paying the bills: General Fund $35,890.03. Hickory Fire $2,509.44. Police Fund $939.65. Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Asserted to by: Lois Bromley. Clerk William B. Wooer, Supervisor (8/25) Heirloom Portraits Barry County Marriage Licenses Belsons to observe 50th wedding anniversary Tolans to observe 25th wedding anniversary Veryl J. Bclson and Sarah A. Burghdoff were married Sept. 1. 1938. Mr. and Mrs. Bclson will be celebrating their gulden an-, niversary this year. The couple have lived in the Middleville-Hastings are all their lives. They have raised three children: have seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. They reside at. 1535 N. East St.. Apt. 4A. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tolan of Caledonia will have celebrated their 25th wedding anniver­ sary on Tuesday. Aug. 23. They have two children. LeAnnc. 19. and Troy. 21. Gerald Graham. 24, Bellevue and Wendy Stevens, 24, Bellevue. Paul Leary, 24, Hastings and Becky Kelly, 19, Hastings. Samson Adgalc, 26, Middleville and Gay Goss. 23. Middleville. Bryan Rivett, 29, Hastings and Carol Wertman, 23, Delton. Craig Cherry, 23, Hastings and Tamara Benner. 19, Hastings. Keith Enz, 25. Lake Odessa and Nicole Hartzler, 21, Lake Odessa. Mitchell Huver, 23, Hastings and Brenda Clement, 20. Hastings. “O 1 (8x 10). 2(5x7s); and 10 wallets for only. . * Plus 95t Sitting Fee Sitting Fee 95< — Not included in price of advertised special. Advertised special is only on blue Old Masters background. Advertised special — pose our selection. Additional advertised packages available at regular price. Additional charge for groups. There's lots to do and see...at HOME! Spend the weekend in Barry County! LIMIT ONE SPECIAL PER FAMILY. BIGiWHEEL1 102 South Cook Road, Hastings, Michigan Photography Days: FRIDAY, AUG. 26 thru SUNDAY, AUG. 28 Photography Hours: Fri. 11-2, 3-7:30; Sat. 10-2; Sun. 11-4 '■pcxoxmaw urt 09^! SummerFest Thursday, Friday & Saturday August 25 • 26 and 27 Beatrice Ritchie Buxton celebrating 90 years Davises to observe 25th wedding anniversary Gays to observe 25th wedding annivers? , An open house was held Saturday, A’.g. 20. in honor of the 25th anniversary of George and Karen Gay. They were married Feb. 14. 1963. at the First Baptist Church of Plainwell and now live in Hastings. The celebration was hosted by their children. Dennis and Peg Luchcne of Rensselaer, Ind., and James and Susan Kopka. and Becky Gay. all of Hastings. The couple also has four grandchildren from 18 months to 6 years old. Brandts to observe 50th wedding anniversary Morris (Bub) and Neva Brandt of 10020 Case Rd.. Dowling, will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with a card shower. Cards may be sent between Aug. 25 and 27. Brandl and the former Neva Cole were mar­ ried Aug. 27. 1938. in Bryon. Ohio. Their children are Judy Grasmcyer of Muskegon and Larry Brandt of Nashville. They have four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He worked at Kellogg's for 29 years, retir­ ing in December 1972. She is a housewife. They both enjoy working outside and bowling. Grandson Kirk is getting married on the date of their 50th anniversary. An open house will be held Sunday. Aug. 28, from 2 to 5 p.m. at 1306 South Hanover, Hastings, to honor the 25th wedding anniver­ sary of Lcn and Norma Davis. The couple was married in Owosso at their college church on Aug. 31. 1963. Lcn and Norma have lived in Hastings for 14 years. The celebration is being hosted by their children. Sharon. Martha and Shelly Davis. All friends are invited to come and share in this special day. Fun time in Hastings for the whole family... The family of Beatrice Ritchie Buxton will honor her 90th birthday Sunday. Aug. 28. with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at 2926 Beatrice Ave.. Ritchie Woodlands. Gun Lake. 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S.E., Grand Rapids 4 of MEMBER FDIC WEST STATE AT BROADWAY All DEPOSITS INSURED UP TO *100.000“° �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 25. 1988 Step-mom’s discipline resented DietO Center ft I ______ ight-loss professionals. The tveii Ann Landers Vacuum therapy isn’t crazy Dear Ann Landers: You're being called upon to settle another argument. My husband thinks I’m crazy and I say that what I'm doing hurts no one and helps me feel better. Please decide who is right. Whenever I feel lense, especially after a long, hard day. I enjoy curling up with my tank vacuum sweeper. Please understand, Ann. there is nothing kinky about this. 1 just happen to enjoy the feeling of warm air blowing on my face and the soothing hum of the motor. It is perfect for relieving stress when anxieties build. Ann, I’m a responsible mother of four. I don’t drink and I don’t do drags, nor do I have affairs or indulge in any far-out, crazy or destructive behavior. My husband is sure that your comment to me will be, “You need pro­ fessional help, lady.” But I think you arc broad-minded and nonjudgemcntal and that my confession will turn up other women who also get comfort from their vacuum cleaners. Thanks for having the courage to print this letter. — A Utah Woman. Dear Woman: I’ll admit that this is a frist, but if you enjoy getting cozy with your vacuum sweeper it’s perfectly OK with me. Since you find heat therapeutic and the quiet hum of a motor soothing, may I suggest washing your hair in a nice warm shower and then using a hair dryer? AM of HASTINGS “If you could lose weight by yourself. You would have done so by Now!’’ WC‘e 1 I I I lOSS Wi“ Cql“ ft wdsl>-i"S- rifM a. ■ our ^,CM«’ n-u^ hieh<n'rg>' ' ...hniMtion. Insist on mammogram Dear Ann Landers: The enclosed piece ap­ peared in the newspaper in Hobart, Okla. I live in Oklahoma City and my mother saw it and sent it to me. Ann, if you can find room for it in your column, it will surely save some lives. After 1 read it 1 went right to the phone and made an appointment. I’m sure others will do the same. — A True Believer Now. Dear True Believer: You're right on. Here’s the letter with my thanks for sounding (he alarm. To the editor: I want to scream to the women of the world. “Get a mammogram! It could save your life." I write this letter in the hope that I can help just one woman. If this is accomplished, then my beloved wife. Judi, will not have died in vain. -------------- CALL FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION Dieto Center Tht wegbi-loii prvfeuionali. Hastings 1615 S. Bedford Rd., M-37 (Next to Cappon’s) Phone 948-4033 HOURS. Mon.-FrL 7.a.m.-6 p.m.; Sal. 8a.m.-l I a.m. Call our other Diet Center in Plainwell 685-6881 SummerFest Thursday, Friday & Saturday August 25 • 26 and 27 moiNffi Remm MMII FLEXSTEEL RECLINER We planned these buys with the Flexsteel factory: Choose wall recliner or rocker recliner and get two at one terrific price. Long lasting comfort with all the quality features of Flexsteel: kilndried hardwood frames and lifetime warranties on seat spring and reclining mechanism. M Ample, comfortable, waffle-tutted back, and plumply padded rolled arms. TWO FOR Judi never had a mammogram because she never thought breast cancer could happen to her. She was in good health and cancer was the last thing on her mind. When it hit. February, 1987, it was too late. Since then. I have learned a great deal about breast cancer. It will strike one out of 10 women. Those arc not very good odds. Judi spent over a year in her gallant fight to beat this disease. She took the chemo and had radiation. That dear woman never drew a pain-free breath in all that time, but she never gave up. This letter is not only for women but their husbands. Insist that your wife get a mam­ mogram every year. Believe me, it is a lonely and miserable life without your loved one. I have heard the excuse, “It costs too much,” many times, and I say what is the price of a loved one’s life? Some may say when they read this letter that 1 am trying to scare them. Good. I pray that I can scare tuem enough to make an ap­ pointment for a mammogram. That would suit me fine. — Gary L. Norvclle. Do you have questions about sex. but nobody you can talk to about them? Ann Landers’ newly revised booklet, “Sex and the Teenager.” will give you the answers you need. To receive a copy, send S3 plus a self­ addressed, stamped business-size envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 6061'-0562. Dear Ann Landers: My children visit their father twice a month and stay for the weekend. Their stepmother seems to think that she should fill the role of “mother” when my children arc under their roof. I believe that when the children are with their father, he and he alone should discipline them. This includes smacking them if they deserve it. My ex-husband insists that since his wife is their stepmother, she should discipline them as she secs fit when the children arc in their home. Frankly. I don’t like the idea of anyone except me or their father yelling at or hitting my kids. When too many people tell children what to do and what not to do they become 'esentful and confused. The children are being pul in the middle. It really isn’t fair to them. I hope you will print my letter. Ann. I’m sure thousands of other mothers arc going through the same thing. Thanks from all of us. — The “Real” Mom on Long Island. Dear Mom: I sense in your letter a smidgen of hostility toward your former husband’s new wife. When the children are with their dad and stepmother, both should be free to discipline them. To deny the woman this privilege would give the kids a license to do as they please. This would be ruinous for everyone concerned. Please rethink your complaint. Here’s a doctor who cares Dear Ann Landers: Several weeks ago a lady wrote to you about the hullabaloo she had had with her dentist. He refused to pull her daughter’s teeth unless the fee was paid in advance. 1 have a doctor-related story for you with a little different twist. This man was my physi­ cian for over 40 years, until he died. One day, after “Dr. A.” had completed ex­ amining me and was writing out a prescrip­ tion, the phone rang. This is how te conversa­ tion went: Woodland News Last week, Robert Crockford came home from Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he had open heart surgery. He is rccouperating at home now. Lakewood Methodist Church held a bowl­ ing marathon on Saturday afternoon. Each bowler had pledges on the number of pins scored. All proceeds will go to various hunger programs. The Rev. Ward Pierce was one of the 17 bowlers. He had 60 pledges. The bowlers were busy at Sunday’s church social time between church and Sunday School fin­ ding their pledgers and collecting pledges. This is the second year Lakewood Methodist has held a bowling marathon for hunger programs. Ron Taylor was chairman of the event, and it will probably be repeated next year. Harold Green, a former pastor of Kilpatrick United Brethren Church, spoke at that church on Sunday as the Rev. George Speas was enjoying the final week of his vacation. Tom and Doris Niethainer returned home from a trip to Alaska late last week. They drove across Canada to Prince Rupert, British Columbia, where they boarded a ferry and Pennock Hospital Birth Announcements IT’S A GIRL Kimberly and Douglas Peck of Hastings, Aug. 15, weighing 9 lbs., 1 ozs., 9:46 a.m. Michelle Rice and Bret Harold of Hastings. Aug. 18, weighing 6 lbs., 3 ozs., 4:26 p.m. Richard and LouAnne Meade of Hastings, Aug. 22. weighing 8 lbs., 7% ozs., 10:59 p.m. Dean and Renee Kosbar of Hastings, Aug. 18. weighing 8 lbs.. I0M ozs., 5:15 a.m. IT’S A BOY Ronald and Deborah Smith of Nashville, Aug. 18. weighing 8 lbs., 716 ozs., 1:29 a.m. Scott and Amanda Jackson of Lake Odessa. Aug. 23, weighing 6 lbs., 14 ozs., 1:15 a.m. Gary and Cynthia White of Hastings. Aug. 21. weighing 7 lbs., 12 ozs., 1:11 p.m. Dina James and Steven Corwin of Nashville. Aug. 17. weighing 8 lbs., 14 ozs., 12:27 p.m. Susan and Russell Rhodes II of Vermont­ ville, Aug. 16. weighing 6 lbs., 1 oz. 8:15 a.m. HUGHES Open-arm styling with padded bentwood arms, jU m channel lotted back J) J C J V VJ with shirring on front. Tee seat cushion. X X TWO FOR $79900 OPEN 9 a.m. ’til 8 p.m. Monday & Friday; 9 a.m. 'til 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Miller’s EB® FURNITURE & CARPET STORE s ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HOME MPROVEKENT 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. S4S-2091 How to beat nosy questions Dear Ann Landers: My in-laws ask ques­ tions that are not their business, such as, ”How much did your house cost? How much do you weigh? How much do you have in the bank? What kind of birth control do you use?" How do we avoid answering without offen­ ding them? — Dallas Duo. Dear Dallas: Laugh good-naturedly and say. “Oh. oh ... you’re getting too personal!” And keep on smiling. Repeat several times an hour if necessary. It works. What are the signs of alcoholism? How can you tell if someone you love is an alcoholic? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize It, How To Deal With It, How to Conquer It" will give you the answers. To receive a copy, send S3 and a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNIDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE. by Catherine Lucas traveled up the inland passage to Juneau, lhe capital of Alaska. This city is not accessible by car and must be reached by ferry or airplane. They went on to Anchorage by ferry. The Niethamcrs flew 800 miles to Dutch Harbor in the Aleutians. Tom was stationed there dur­ ing World War II while he was in the Navy. Now there arc no military installations on that island, and Dutch Harbor is a large interna­ tional fishing port. It has a fine natural harbor in prime fishing waters and is rapidly becom­ ing one of the world’s major fishing centers. While they were in Alaska. Tom and Doris visited Fairbanks and drove from there to Dawson, British Columbia. They traveled on most of the Alaskan Highway during the several weeks they were away from home. Doris reports they had good weather and a very interesting trip. Tom took lots of pictures. G.R. and Mercedeth McMillen entertain­ ed Harold and Nell Stannard. Jim and Barbara Muehl and Tom and Doris Niethamcr at a din­ ner in their home on Sunday evening. The Muehls are returning to Torrance, Calif., on Tuesday. They have been the guests of the Stannards for a few weeks. Dan and Jo Baes and family have moved into the old Grozinger house on North Woodland Road. This house has been the home of Jim and Kathy Stowell for several years. The Stowells are building a new home on Jordan Road. Paul and Mary Ellen Quigley, Pamela and Karen returned from a vacation recently. They visited Virigina Beach, Va.: Ocean Ci­ ty. Md.; Atlanic. N.J.; and Lancaster Coun­ ty, Pa. While they were at Virginia Beach they caught 65 crabs with bail and a net. They steamed lhe crabs and had a shore dinner. They had a nice relaxing time on their trip. On Sunday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Quigley took their oldest daughter, Pamela, to Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant. Pamela is a sophmore. MCP Bookkeeping & Tax Service MOVING SALE Complete bookkeeping service end income tax preparation. Aug. 25, 26, 27, 8 am-6 pm 5071 N. Shore Dr. Pleasant lake, Delton €23-2660 • 2260 Jeanne Drive • • Furniture • Tools • Motorcycle • Household Items • Windsurfer • Much More! Algonquin Lake - Take State Rd. to Douglas — Follow the Signe Zero interest ’til 1989-it’s attracting a lot of interest ♦ COURT OF APPEALS Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social Fundraiser for Judy Hughes No interest charges until February 24, 1989. And no monthly payment until April 1989. We’re offering a very popular deal on our most popular mowing equipment: walk-behind mowers, riding mowers, lawn tractors, and lawn and garden tractors. Simply use the John Deere Credit Card for your purchase. There’ll be no interest charges or payments until 1989. A 20 percent down payment is September 11,1988 ■ 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. A favorite silhouette combines rolled arms, button tutting on back and seat. "You say you are sick and need to see a doctor, but you don’t have a car and there is no one who can bring you here? You say you have no money and no health insurance?" There was a slight pause and then the doctor spoke again "Lady, please listen carefully. Call a taxi and have the driver bring you to my office. Tell the driver to bring you in and 1 will pay the cab fare. And don’t worry about my fee.” Dr. A.S.G. was not only a very fine doctor, but the man had a heart of gold. — Bethlehem. Pa. Dear Beth: What a lovely story — especial­ ly these days, when few doctors will make a house call and the standard refrain is "Go to the emergency room of the nearest hospital." Medicine has changed a lot in the last 20 years, but then so has everything else. One refreshing note — the new breed of physicians is going to be a dedicated lot because the lure of big bucks is a thing of the past. The cost of education, the funding of insurance plans and the nightmare of malpractice suits have made this career choice infinitely less appealing. FISH HATCHERY BUILDING, HASTINGS $25.00 $15.00 per couple per person Sponsored by The Committee to Elect Judy Hughes for Court of Appeals. required. Interested? See us soon. RSVP by September 1, 1988 P.O. Box 369, Hastings, MI 49058 ______ Yes, wc will attend •John Drere Credit Card purchases 18% APR md 5<M minimum monthly * Finance Charge after Feb. 24.1989, except as otherwise required by taw. ______ Number attending Good Selection To Choose From ______ Amount enclosed ______ Sorry, wc will be unable to attend, but please accept our enclosed THORNAP.PLE VALLEY contribution. AMRICA-_ Paia 'or by the Hughes lor Court of Appeals Committee \\\\\ 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37). Hastings PHONE (616) 945-9526 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 25, 1983 — Page 7 Fkom Tim to Tint... by—Esther Walton Hastings — 50 Years Ago ... October 1938 Discussions about moving the monument off State Street were held as early as 1938. pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. The Hastings Brotherhood was holding its opening meeting with Dr. William Sadler of Chicago as speaker. The exact purpose of the Brotherhood is not known to this writer, but it is though that the men’s club sponsored out­ side speakers with Christian outlooks, for a dinner meeting. The Thomapple Garden Club sponsored Jospeh Dodson to lecture in Hastings on "Your Bird Friends and How to Win Them.” A latter issue reported that ”a large audience hears birds lover.” In 1988 a soldiers and sailors monument was erected on the intersection of Broadway and State streets. Now in 1938, it was in­ terfering with vehicular traffic. The piece relates. “Now two trunk lines in­ tersect at the comer, which makes it a very bush place. The monument itself interferes with traffic light signals and the size of lhe monument makes an awkward plac- for car drivers to get around. When the monument was placed there the modem development of cars and trunk lines was not even thought of... Their reasons for removing it from its present location seems obvious, as accidents have oc­ curred at that comer because the monument shut off the view of drivers..’’ This enlightened view did not move the monument. It stood firmly in place for another 40 years. In the 1970s. the Michigan Department of Transportation widened the road and then the monument was moved to Tyden Park. The fall in 1938 was an easy, laid-back time, not much earth shaking news. The September fair had passed and school started. The news centered on conservation issues in the county. Petitions were filed for an outlet dam on Fine Lake. A new law made that issue easier to resolve and the newspaper made note of the law and how it affected the local residents. “Conservation needed in State" was a col­ umn headline and it related that Donald Rocheter of the Conservation Department at Lansing was the speaker at Rotary club Rochester explained that there were :nany conservation problems to be worked out. One, he said was the deer herd. “There are many more deer in the state than at any lime since the Civil War. The Michigan deer herd is the largest in the coun­ try,” he related. Most of this deer herd was located in the Upper Peninsula. Some deer were relocated to Allegan County. Sportsmen from four states had dogs entered in the second annual field trials of the Bassett Hound Club of America Inc., held in Barry County. Meanwhile, the Wolverine Beagle Club held its 18th annual field trial, complete with a banquet. Three men were fin­ ed for illegal duck hunting. The last front page conservation news was that the Barry County Rod and Gun Club planted bluegill fingerlings in 79 Barry Coun­ ty lakes. The “other” front page news was the in­ stallation of Rev. S. Conger Hathaway as One last front page note. Virginia Baird of Hastings was reported to be one of the youngest delegates at the Democratic Conven­ tion and was the youngest delegation chairman. J.C. Penney was the featured business under "... Local Concerns". The article reported that when the business came to town. “A feature of the opening was the presence of J.C. Penney himself, who. took a special in­ terest in this store, one of lhe 1.500 that the company has in this country." It went on to say. “Mr Carpenter was in charge, and had been with the company since 1922,... The local store has nine regular employees, with fifteen on Saturday and dur­ ing the Christmas season employs about twice that number." An across-the-paper headline announced, "Oil is Struck in Barry County". An accom­ panying article about the strike said the capacity would be about 60 barrels a day. This caused great excitement and details about the strike and Frank Soper were given credit for bringing in this well. According to the feature, his attention was directed to Barry County and after looking things over and securing leases on farms thereabouts, he decided to begin work on a well on the Henry Simmons farm on Section three, Thomapple Township." The Oct. 27 issue told that the drillers had quit work on the Thomapple well. The rest of the front page news was "regular" news. The Boy Scouts had started their fall and winter program. The first meeting of the Barry County M.E.A. was held at Delton. Red Cross roll call was to start soon and. according to the article, “the needs of the Red Cross were great... During the past 12 months this agency of mercy had been called into 38 of the 48 states of the Union because of major catastrophies, floods, windstorms, fires, etc." The article ended with. "It should be remembered that 50 cents of every dollar paid for memberships is kept in Barry County for use in rendering aid to needy people here." The Barry County Road Commission had finished seven miles of black-top roads. The roads black-topped were from M-43 to the junction of the Edger school house near Gun Lake. The second piece was from Middleville to the Kent County line. The article said "Drivers will appreciate the fine blacktop..." A small piece at the bottom of the first page tells of plans by "a group of Hastings men and several from outside, interested in preser­ ving the history of Barry County, met last night at the city hall with Irving Charlton to consider plans for developing the proposed Barry County museum at Charlton Park, at Indian Landing. Of more immediate interest, was the report that "An overwhelming favorable vote" was given to continue that Barry County Health Department. Its works was approved by 99 percent of the voters. Small articles mentioned the Barry County Board to fix the county budget at 15 mills, I.J. Smith's house had a fire in the upper stories and "did extensive damage to the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Smith on ColfaX Street." Another piece mentions that Bernard R. Reid was observing his sixth anniversary as druggist in Hsatings. when he purchased the H.B. Cowdrey Drug Store.” Under "Local Concerns" the C. Thomas store was featured. It "opened a store in Hastings in February 1934,... then bought... the former Bessmer Meat Market at 130 W. State St. This building was remodeled to meet the need of a modern grocery store and early in February 1937. the grand opening was held." The store specialized in Michiganproduced and Michigan-canned food stuff. As lhe middle of October rolled around the paper focused its attention on the "dog pro­ blem." According to the article, titled "The Frisky Dogs arc a Problem," it related that "dog licenses were collected to pay the damages which these playful creatures cause to livestock owners." It appeared that in 1938, that for some reason, the increased receipts from dog licenses... have not been sufficient to pay the increased losses caused by dogs. In fact, the losses have steadily grown and little effort seems to have been made to collect damages from the dog owners able to pay the damage which their dogs inflict on sheep owners... there is only one way to solve the problems, and that is to increase the license fee..." Two automobile accidents were reported In both cases the occupants were injured but no deaths occurred. The city council voted to have a landscape artist lay out Tyden Park and to give a quit claim deed to the Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Co. for a street that was never developed "to clear the title and place it squarely where it belongs, in the possession of the Bookcase Company." Coleman Insurance Agency was the featured business under “Local Concerns." The article related that George Coleman started the business in 1920 and at the present time his son. Earl, "has continued the business in the same location, writing all kinds of insurance and also representing well known bonding companies." Finding oil in a county wasn't all good as it appears, for an article titled “Have agreement in writing — safe” tells about a case in the Allegan courts concerning oil development and the property owners. It was a spirited debate. The Food Center celebrated its fifth an­ niversary. "Opened in October 1933, when the depression was being felt at its worst. Roman Feldpausch carried out his plan of opening in Hastings a self-serve grocery. His desire was to make shopping easier and to supply lhe people of this community with their food needs at the lowest possible price." Actually, Roman Feldpausch had in 1938 two stores. One was a "regular" grocery which he bought from his father, called F & F Market. This grocery offered a charge service for groceries and delivery service, which was the common thing to do. The fifth celebration was observed by free pancakes and coffee being served and popcorn given to the children. The concept of cash and self-serve food centers was growing and by the fifth anniversary, a second store in Nashville was opened. Now in 1988, the food center chain has stores all over the southern part of Michigan. Harold Foster, County Agricultural Agent, gave his annual report of the Barry County Board of Supervisors and the title of the arti­ cle says "One busy man is Harold Foster." And. indeed, the list of things he did was amazing. He was at 323 extension work meetings, looked after 138 local 4-H clubs, took part in 11 fairs, oversaw 31 groups of home economic work, and had under his supervision two cow testing associations with 48 members. In addition "There were meetings for sheep owners were held and demonstration made... There were meetings held to consider the growing of peaches and apples..." Not mentioned was his work with Yankee Springs Recreational Area. Not on the front page but on page 3 was an article of two new oil wells being drilled in Yankee Springs Township. On the same page was the account of 20,000 visitors at Charlton Park during the season and "the cost of maintenance was less than $400... Of course the $400 does not cover the cost of im­ provements made on the park by the county. It means the expense of providing such enter­ tainment as were given at the party for the benefit of the 20,000 visiters. Andrus Service was the featured business under "Local Concerns." The article said, "Mr. Andrus purchased property on the cor­ ner of South Jefferson and Court streets. This property consisted of four businesses fronts, facing on Jefferson, a residence and the restaurant on Court Street operated by Thomas Doyle. These buildings were wreck­ ed, and in their place was erected a modem brick service station intended to meet the needs of the constantly growing motoring public. " The site is now part of the property of the Hastings City Bank. The building still stands. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN To: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition has been filed with and receiv­ ed by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township, for the establishment of an assessment district for the control of aquatic weeds in Algonquin Lake, pursuant to the provisions of PA 116 of 1932 as amended, located within the proposed special assessment district described upon the petition situated within the Township. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 Land and premises fronting on Algonquin Lake in Land Sections 1, 2, 3 and 12 as listed on Schedule A attached to said petition. | • MS/DOS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has caus­ ed to be prepared certain plans and has obtained an estimate for said improvement and has received the same and has passed a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make such improvement and ten­ tatively designating the special assessment district against which the cost of such improvement is to be assesed, as hereinbefore described, and has caused said plans and estimate to be filed with the Township Clerk for public examination. The total cost is estimated at $14,000.00, which will require a maximum assessment to be levied in the proposed assessment district of $70 for each improved parcel or lot and $15 for each unimproved parcel or lot as shown on the Township tax roll. If Compatible I j • Software I Software | • Paper j • Cables I • Printers PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a hearing upon the petition, the improvement and the special assessment district to be establish­ ed for the assessment and the cost thereof, including any revision, cor­ rections, amendment or change therein, will be held at the Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, within the Township, commencing at 7:30 o’clock p.m. on Wednesday, the 7th day of September 1988. ALL interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. Tranacalvar 501 West State Street Hastings. Mi. 49058 Phone 616-948-9637 Fax 616-948-9636 Phyllis Fuller, Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 102 Tanner Lake Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 616/948-2194 or 948-2146 Indecision can hurt investors Bernard Baruch, the well-known financier, when asked what the stock market would do answered. "Fluctuate." No one can argue with that kind of forecasting. Although the stock market, like the economy it reflects, has always shown a long-term upward trend, it does have periods of depression. Market fluctuation is not only normal; it’s healthy. No economy can continue uninter­ rupted in one direction. The stocks that make up the market also fluctuate. At some point the advance falters, slows, retreats, and, if the basic security is sound, advances again to start the cycle over. There are good arguments for buying quali­ ty securities and holding them. At some point, however, a stock becomes too expensive to own. It is overpriced in the market place and should be sold. Benjamin Graham, in his book "The In­ telligent Investor." sets very specific guidelines on when to sell, buy and hold a stock. Graham takes a disciplined approach to investing by looking at a company's financial picture. When it meets his criteria, he buys; when it does not, he sells. The theory is simp­ ly if you are somewhat an expert with numbers. Your investing goal should not be to buy low and sell high. Few can do it at all, and no one can do it consistently. It demands an un­ canny accuracy to predict the exact time to buy, the peak moment to sell, and the patient wail to repurchase al a new low. Instead, con­ sider three meaningful sell signals; none predicting highs or lows. Sell If Fundamentals Change Stocks should be bought on sound invest­ ment advice. Buy common stock because you want to own part of a company that appears to be prosperous or heading in that direction. Unless a company is strong, you can't expect much gain from its stock. If you research diligently and invest on sound fundamentals and these fundamentals make a change for the worse, it’s generally a good time to sell or seriously re-evaluate your position. Sell When Stock Becomes Overpriced This is a difficult decision. A good guideline to follow is when a stock is too ex­ pensive to buy, sell it. Some stocks continue to increase in value without being overpriced. The companies have grown, increased earn­ ings, paid dividends and proved to be ex­ cellent long-term investments. There is no reason to sell. It is only when the price is no longer justified by the company’s fundamen­ tals that the stock becomes overpriced and a sell candidate. Sell When You Make A Mistake A mistake seldom corrects itself. If it does, that’s luck, and luck is not the basis of sound investing. If it’s obvious you have made a mistake and your investment is not working out as planned, correct it. Sell the stock and profit by the experience. No one invests in­ fallibly. The successful investor recognizes this and cuts any losses short. Selling is a difficult investment decision. These three simple rules won't make it easier but they should give enough reason to make a decision. It's indecision that hurts investors. — STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Company Close Change AT&T 247. —7. Ameritech 89 -7. Bristol Meyers 417. —7i Chrysler 22 -7. CMS Energy 21 -7. Coca Cola 39'/. + 17. Detroit Edison 147. + 7. Dow Chemical 817. —17. Exxon 457—7­ Ford 477. —27. Gencorp 197. +7. 727—27. General Motors Hastings Mfg. 327. —74 IBM 1107. —47. JCPenney 467—7. Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. 80 + 74 Kellogg Co. 567. —7. McDonalds 427. —7. Proctor & Gamble 73 + 7. Sears 35 —7. S.E. Mich. Gas 197. — 307. Upjohn -17. Gold $432.00 + 3.00 Silver 6.71 + .11 Dow Jones 1989.33 —32.18 120,227. Volume ACCOUNTANT Rapidly growing manufacturer seeks motivated individual for full time ac­ counting position. Associate degree in accounting preferred. Send resume with salary requirements to ... P.O. BOX 340 HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES in BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP Pursuant to a resolution adapted July 5, 1988, Baltimore Township Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 6, 1988 at the Baltimore Township Hall, 6424 S. Bedford Road prior to its regular meeting, to hear testimony and discuss a proposed additional 1988 township Operating Millage Rate. Act 5 of 1982, the Truth in Taxation Act, requires that the Township’s Adjusted Base Rate for 1988 be reduced to .980799 mills. However, the Township Board of Trustees has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied within the allotted millage rate. In order to maintain basic township services, the Township proposes to levy an additional millage rate of 0.019201 ($00.019201 per $1,000 SEV) above the .980799 mills adjusted base rate or a total operating rate of 1 mill ($1.00 per $1000 SEV). This will provide an estimated 1.97% increase in township operating revenues or $300.00 M/L. Public comment is welcome at the hearing. Elaine Alward, Baltimore Township Clerk �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 25, 1988 No fall teams axed by school Number of Hastings athletes meets standards by Sieve Vedder The Hastings school system's controversial pay-for-participation program has passed its first crucial test. The number of athletes presently on 10 Sax­ on fall sports teams compiles with minimum administration standards needed to sponsor teams. The satisfactory numbers mean no teams will have to be axed because of lack of participation, says Hastings Principal Steve Harbison. "I'm very pleased with the numbers.” Har­ bison said. "I'm delighted we have a full compliment of athletes and teams going into the fall." After the pay-for-participation program was adopted in late June. Harbison and several other administrators devised minimum player quotas needed by freshman through varsity fall sports teams. An informal deadline of Aug. 19 was set by the administration to determine whether enough players would turn out for the teams by that time. That deadline had to be extended for only one sport, cross country. The other teams reached necessary quotas soon after practices began between August 15th and 17th. said Harbison. The golf (12 players), cross country (20). tennis (12). varsity and jayvcc basketball (20) teams all met minimum standards to the player while the football and soccer programs exceeded administration guidelines. The three fixitball squads needed 77 players and cur­ rently have 82. while the jayvee and varsity soccer teams needed 30 players and have 38. Under the pay-for-participation program, each player had to pay a $125 fee with some youngsters eligible for a financial assistance program. Harbison said if excess funds have accumulated by the end of the school year, rebates will be issued to athletes. Harbison said if minimum player re­ quirements hadn’t been met. the Hastings Board of Education had indicated to him some teams would have had to been cut. [Sports ] Hastings Administration's minimum number of athletes needed for fall sports teams: Football Soccer Golf Cross Country Girls Basketball Tennis BOARD REQUIREMENTS BEFORE AUGUST S3 DEADLINE PLAYERS ON TEAM AT PRESENT. 77 30 12 20 20 12 82 38 12 20 20 12 Harbison said having a full fall sports pro­ gram is a welcome relief to a school system facing substantial changes when school opens Aug. 30. “You bet,” he said. "I had just met with lhe student council (concerning other cuts), but then I could turn around and say we had a full compliment of teams- I think the kids feel more positive about the situation. At least more positive then when they left school in June.” Harbison said (he formula used by ad­ ministrators to determine team sizes included looking at the 1987-88 roster sizes, polling coaches as to the minimum numbers needed to run a team, taking the budget into account and dividing by the anticipated gate receipts. c "We had to set the minimums and meet the numbers as needed." he said. Harbison admitted it was hard to anticipate how the 5125 fee would be received by athletes and their parents and the subsequent affect on roster sizes. With the fall sports situation having been resolved, the school system now has to worry about the winter and spring. “It’s lhe first time around and people might pay $125 in some instances. " noted Har­ bison. "but lhen you get into the second and third times when it becomes S25O or 5375 and there are some people who will take a good look at that. "1 hope the others will go through. I can’t think of a better involvement than to have kids participate in extra-curricular activities." Hastings Softball Standings All 10 Hastings fall sports teams have reached the minimum number of participants and none will have to be axed due to lack of numbers. The weightlifting event has been divided into five categories. Spots available for SummerFest events There is still time to register for two of SummerFest’s sporting activities this Saturday. A weightlifting contest will be held at 2 p.m. on the courthouse stage. Participants can register immediately proceeding the event, which is divided into five weight classes: 130-pounds. 160. 190, 220 and 220 and over. A I0K run will be held at 8:30 a.m. Late entrants can register at 6:30 a.m. in the Hastings Middle School west gym. The cost is 56. For the spectator. SummerFest will also of­ fer an all-day three-on-three basketball tour­ nament on Court Street. The double elimina­ tion tournament begins at 8 a.m. with the finals scheduled for early evening. A karate demonstration will be held at 5 p.m. on the courthouse stage. Hastings Women’s League Champs Members of "The Law" combined to take the Hastings Women’s Softball Association league championship trophy after finishing out the season at Fish Hatchery Park Monday with a record of 16-2. They are: (front row l-r) Donna Lamance, Dawn Morawski, Sandy Rollins and Duska Brumm. In back are Lori Decker, Beth Starring, Jan Mittelstaedt, Suzi Hom, Dee Crowley, Marsha Phillips, Chris Antcliff and coach Bob Brumm. (Banner photo) Parents & Children CLASS SCHEDULE MONDAY 10-11 11-12 Pre-school 12-1 4-5 A&B 5- 6 A 6- 7 B 5-7 Team Girls TUESDAY 4-5 A&B 5-6 Boys 6-7 C 5-7 Boys Team THURSDAY 10- 11 11- 12 Pre-School 1-2 4- 5 A4B 5- 6 B 6- 7 A 5-7 Boys Teams SATURDAY 9- 10 Pre-school 10- 11 A&B 11- 12 A&B 12- 2 Open Gym WEDNESDAY 10-11 11-12 Pre-school 12 1 4-5 A&B 5- 6 A 6- 7 B 5-7 Team Girls • Beginners • Intermediate • Advance • USGF Team CAL. GYMNASTIC CLUB 101 E. Main, Middleville Call Mike — 795-7620 Stressing Muscle Toning, Balance. Coordination & Flexibility Aug. 27— Basketball tournament— A three-on-three basketball tournament will be held on Court St. in conjunction with Sum­ merFest. The tournament begins at 8 a.m. with the finals scheduled for early evening. Every position in the tournament has been filled. Aug. 27— Fishing contest— Sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Office and open to youngsters 4-16 years. The contest will be held at the Fish Hatchery. Call 948-4862 to enter. Hurry... Hurry... Hurry... Hurry... Hurry The Cal. Gymnastic Club now located on Main Street Middleville is now b*'’1 —.ing to take enrollment for the fall sess i. We limit the number of Child’cn to six per class so call now and join the tun. Upcoming Sports... MDA golf tourney to be held Sept. 3 The annual Muscular Dystrophy Association golf tournament will be held at the Hastings Country Club Sept. 3. The cost is S25 and covers greens fees, prizes and gifts. The tournament is open to’ both men and women and is sponsored by Cove Distributors of Hastings. Entry blanks are available at all area golf courses and other places scattered throughout Hastings or entrants can mail name, address, phone number, number of golfers in group and preferred starting time to MDA Golt Tourna­ ment. Hastings Country Club. 1550 North Broadwav. Hastings. Ml 49058. Profits go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Aug. 27— Hastings SummerFest Bike Tour— Entrants have their choice of 150K or 25 or 62-milc trips. The cost is 512 with the tour running from 7-10:30 a.m. Call 948-8904 or 623-8329 for more information. Sept. 2-5— Softball tournament— The annual Woodland Labor Day tournament will be held in Woodland. The cost is S100 and tiie field is limited to 20 teams. Call 367-4504 or 367-4848 to enter. Sept. 3— Muscular Dystrophy Associa­ tion Golf Tournament— Will be held at the Hastings Country Club. Open to both men and women, the cost of the tournament is 525. En­ try blanks are available at numerous Hastings locations including the country club. Individuals interested in placing a free item in Upcoming Sports should contact Steve Ved­ der at 945-9554. Hastings Men’s Softball Standings Gold Bourdo's................................................. ...11-6 Hastings Merchants.................................... 11-6 Hastings Softball Club................................ 11-6 Diamond Club............................................. 9-7 Athletes For Christ..................................... 7-10 MV Merchants...........................................5-11 McDonald’s................................................ 4-12 Silver Hastings Sanitary....................................... 16-2 Viatcc.......................................................... 15-3 Larry Pull Realty........................................ 12-6 Has’t. Mutual.............................. 11-7 Middleville Tool & Die............................. 10-7 Proline.......................................................... 9-8 Fiberglass......................................................8-9 Flexfab....................................................... 3-15 B&B............................................................ 2-15 Bliss.............................................................2-16 Results Bliss 13. B&B 1; Proline 9. Flexfab 5; Sanitary 13. Flexfab 6; Diamond Club 3. Hast. Me-'chants 2: Bourdo 13, Athletes 3; Viatec 9. Fiberglass 8: Middleville 6. Larry Poll 3; Mutual 9. Bliss 8: Softball Club 6. McDonald’s 1; MV 15. Softbal. Club 8. Homerun contest Gold Robinson. Hast. - Merchants 8; Maurer, Athletes 5: Hanford. HSBC 3. (Six with 2) Silver Crosscr. Middleville 8; Leach. Sanitary 3. (Three with 2). Fires two hole-in-ones Golf is all aces for Hastings man Nailing one in a lifetime isn’t bad odds for a golfer. Two in a summer borders on the astronomical. After 30 years of golfing. Jim Alderson had never fired a hole-in-one. Then, in the space of 64 days, the Hastings man aced a pair of par-3 holes at the Hastings Country Club and Riverbend Golf Course. Alderson fired an ace at the country club's 135-yard No. 13 on Father's Day. and then duplicated the feat at Riverbend's Red No. 7, a 145-yard hole. Alderson used an 8-iron at lhe country club and a 9-iron at Riverbend. “It was strange; it really was," admitted Alderson, who retired from Kellogg's this summer and increased his green time from weekends to 2-3 times per week. Alderso.i said the country club ace was a "picture book" shot, as the bail bounced once or twice on the green and then rolled into the cup. The Riverbend ace was not as pretty, with the shot landing short of the green and then running from the lip into the hole. It was the only time this summer Alderson has played the country club. The Riverbend ace came in the evening after Alderson had already played 18 holes in the morning at the course. As most golfers do on par threes. Alderson admits he was shooting for lhe pin on both aces. The results, however, were completely shocking. "I'd say everybody shots for the pin on a par-3, hut for the ball to go in is just luck." he said. "What else would you call it?" Alderson, who calls himself a bogie golfer, said he's hit the flag before and rolled tee shots to within six inches of the hole before, but the two aces arc his first-ever. His wife Gerry, though, fired an ace at Maple Hills Golf Course near Battle Creek. He claims the second ace didn't have the impact the first one did. “The first one was a thrill, as much as anything because my son and grandson were playing with me." he said. "But I'd say definitely the fits! one was big­ ger thrill; I couldn't wait to tell people. Il's like everything else. The first time is something, hut the second time it loses its luster." That low key attitude goes hand-in-hand with Alderson's theory of golf as a whole. "I don’t make it all that important." he confesses. "I like to play and hit the ball, but that's about it." Jim Alderson of Hastings went 30 years without firing a hole-in-one and then he gets two in a month and a half this summer. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 25. 1988 — Page 9 Millage vote, and reinstate programs that were cut after the fall of the March millage election. Regardless of what happens, Schoessel added, the district will have a savings in lhe first half of lhe 1988-89 school year because of program and staff cuts made earlier. The slate proposal would give a "sizable financial advantage" to the school district during the 1989-90 school year. The financial details of the proposal have been worked out, said Schoessel, but concern continued from page 1 for "quality" issues like employability skills testing and core curriculum arc still being discussed. The entire proposal would have to gel voter approval. In order io be put on the November general election ballot, lhe legi­ slature would have to act immediately when it reconvenes in September, Schoessel said. Otherwise it would be on a March ballot Another factor lhat has increased revenue for the local school district, which would Cocaine dealer sent to prison for up to 20 years by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Castleton Township man who pleaded guilty to selling cocaine to an undercover of­ ficer was sentenced Tuesday to up to 20 years in prison. Saying a severe sentence would discourage others from dealing drugs in Barry County, Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster sentenced Joseph H. Gorodenski. 29, to the maximum 160 to 240 months in a slate facility. Gorodenski, of 139 Hager Road, was ar­ rested in November after selling 5.7 grams of cocaine in June to an undercover officer from the Michigan State Police Lansing Post. Police used two local residents to arrange the sale from Gorodenski to Trooper Edward Hay. Initially he stood mute to the two counts of delivery and manufacture of cocaine, but on July 11 he pleaded guilty to lhe two felony charges. An habitual offender charge, alleging that he had two previous felony convictions, was dropped by the prosecution. A conviction on that charge could have given him up to 40 years in prison. At his sentencing Tuesday afternoon in Barry County Circuit Court, Gorodenski ad­ mitted he arranged the deal, but maintained that he's not a drug dealer. Reading from a prepared statement, Gorodenski said that after he was approached by the two. he had an acquaintance drop off two bags of cocaine for them to pick up at Gorodenski's home. He denied he had any contact with the drug and said he made no money from the transaction. "I’d like to tell you I’m not a drug dealer," he said. “I made a mistake. I thought I was doing (them) a favor, but I wasn’t. With tears in his eyes. Gorodenski said he had learned from his error. “I’ve learned my lesson, your honor. I've prayed io God to forgive me for my sins,’’ he said, reading from his statement. "Obviously I was the victim of this whole thing. I lost my home di>u other material things. But most of all. 1 lost my family." But Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley asked the court to exceed state sentencing guidelines, which called for no more than three years in jail for the offense. "This is an extremely serious offense. Il causes untold damages to all who are touched by cocaine." he said, referring to drug users stealing to maintain their habits. Prior to sentencing. Gorodenski’s attorneys denied their client was a drug dealer and ask­ ed the court to sentence their client to no more than one year in the county jail. “It was my impression . . . that a major factor in this case would be whether or not this person is a dealer or a person who made a stupid mistake," said defense attorney Clark Olmstead. "The court knows who the dealers are. The dealers in this area live on the many lakes lhat abound in this area. They drive Mercedes Benzes. “Overwhelming evidence points to the fact that he's not a dealer,” Olmstead said. "On the other hand, the evidence points to some overwhelming stupidity on his part.” Defense attorney William Schlee told the court the informants had to ask Gorodenski several times to set up the deal. And after the purchase, they tried “20 to 30 times” to get Gorodenski to set up another sale, he said. "There were numerous phone calls even before Joe would participate in the sale,” Schlec said. "In a case like this. Joe is a gopher. He hunts around to find something for someone else. If Joe was a dealer, he had numerous opportunities to sell much more." But Judge Shuster, reading from the police reports of the investigation, said police quoted Gorodenski as saying the cocaine was "good stuff.” “I might have said that, your honor." Gorodenski said, “because of the cir­ cumstance of where it came from." He repeated he was not a drug dealer, but admitted he knew where to get drugs. “I grew up in the drug generation." he told the court. "1 know two or three people 1 went to school with (who deal in drugs). I sec them in bars, on beaches. "Everywhere you go. your honor, there's drugs." he said. Denying the defense claims that Gorodenski was only a pawn for major dealers. Shuster said Gorodenski did deal and should be treated accordingly. "This court considers that if they're in the chain of distribution, then you’re a.dealer." he said. “What wc have here is a sale by so­ meone who did distribute drugs. "What Mr. Gorodenski did is what the court considers one of the most serious of of­ fenses, even more serious than rape or murder." Shuster said. "These people strike but once, but a drug dealers strikes many times." Observing, that Gorodenski has two prior misdemeanor and two earlier felony convic­ tions on charges ranging from possesion of marijuana to attempted burglary to larceny in a building. Shuster said he would exceed the stale sentencing guidelines, which called tor 18 to 36 months in prison for the offense. “We would hope that by sentencing, where appropriate, we would encourage other peo­ ple in Barry County to abandon drug activities in Barry County." Shuster said. Bowing his head over his hands as the sentence was read, an anguished Gorodenski turned to his attorneys and said. "13 years?" He was given credit for 46 days served in jail, and he requested an attorney be appointed at public expense for him to pursue an appeal. ultimately affect lhe amount sought in a millage, is higher-than-expected state aid. After lhe Hastings board adopted its budget for the 1988-89 school year in June, based on a 1 percent state aid increase, lhe state approved a 3 percent increase. The slate had estimated increases from the 1987-88 school year to the 1988-89 school year to be 1 percent, but received lottery profit., and prop­ erty lax revenue that were higher than expec­ ted. The higher aid resulted in an additional SI35,000 the district had not anticipated when it held millage elections in March and June, seeking 4.18 mills. Partly because of lhe additional aid, the board would seek a millage increase less than half that sought in the previous campaigns. Schoessel said Lhat there are still a lot of unanswered questions. And opinions among lhe board and lhe audience were varied in Monday's discussion. Trustee Mark Feldpausch said he thought the possibility presented a "golden oppor­ tunity," and that if not acted on now, the opportunity would be gone. Board Trustee Diane Hoekstra said she wanted to make clear to the voters in the event of an October millage, that the oncyear increase would buy only one semester worth of lhe district's normal operating program. "The opportunity may be much more remote titan we think," she said. If the reform does not pass, she said, then next spring the board would be in lhe same situation as now, coming back with a millage proposal. "I think it's very critical, if we proceed with this, that people understand lhat some of the major benefits are really contingent upon the school finance reform passing," Hoekstra said. "The only benefit that we would know for sure is that we would have a second semester lhat would be like we want the programs to be." Hoekstra added that if lhe proposal made it to the ballot, it would have to be lhe same proposal being discussed in conference committee now. Saying he was playing the devil's advocate, Treasurer William Baxter asked that if the district needed 4.18 mills to have programs for an entire year, and derived a "windfall" of $135,000, why does it still need 3 mills for one semester. Schoessel pointed out that the "maxi­ mum" amount would be 3 mills. He also added that several factors would affect the exact amount of millage sought. First of all, the district would have to know the correct enrollment of this year. endorsing a higher millage." Board President Ann Ainslie said the local proposition would be for one year. Frcridge responded that if the slate prop­ osal were approved and a millage was not held here, Hastings would be "locked" at lhe 30.896 mill level. "We now don't have enough for a six-hour school day. So if we don't go for the millage and lhe bill does pass, we're locked into what we have for three more years, with no prospect of going for a millage," said Freridge. "We're then completely and totally at the mercy of the state legislature." Board Vice President Larry Haywood pointed out that regardless of a millage here, if the state proposal were approved, citizens would still be paying taxes, but through sales tax rather than property taxes. Because the issue was an information and discussion item and introduced merely to let the board and the public learn about lhe proposal, the board did not decide whether to hold a millage election. A special school board meeting could be held next week to decide lhe issue. Also, if the school reinstated lhe athletics program for the second semester and the board deemed it unfair to charge fall athletes for participation, while winter and spring athletes did not have to pay, the district could reimburse students involved in fall sports programs. Tom Frcridge, a member of lhe audience, said a "worst-scenario situation" would be a millage defeat and no state finance reform. Given the condition the district is in, he said, holding a millage election would be "almost a no-lose situation.” Another resident in the auoience, Colin Cruttenden, said he felt lhe millage proposal and lhe ensuing income generated if lhe state proposal was passed, would present "too good of an opportunity to pass up." John Warren asked that if the district needed more than 30 mills after 1992, how would it be able to receive any additional money? That has not been answered in Lansing, Schoessel said. John Roe of Hastings said he felt the people were being optimistic of the proposal at the state level, because "you're dealing with legislators in Lansing, and this whole thing could fall apart in committee." Fearing a "political football," Ron Prucha said he was skeptical of the school actually receiving funds from the state. "The (legislature) is notorious for not living up to funding the legislation they pass," he said. "I'm very scared of that. They don't have a good track record in my eyes." Bob Mayo indicated that if the millage passed, but the state's proposal failed, he would be concerned about focal taxpayers feeling they had been "manipulated into Jury finds Carr guilty in stepmother’s murder by Shelly Sulser After three hours and 45 minutes of deliberation, lhe jury in the William Edward Carr Jr. murder trial Wednesday found the Lake Odessa man guilty as charged for the murder of his stepmother. Sandra Carr, last December. Ionia County Prosecutor Gary Gabry said Carr was fou.J guilty of first-degree fclbny murder resulting from criminal sexual con­ duct and first-degree murder committed in the perpetration or the attempted perpetration of a larceny. "We're satisfied the jury spent a significant amount of time going over the allegations, and as a result of the evidence, combined with our testimony as to what happened, found him guilty.” Gabry said. Sandra Carr. 41. who was home from her job at Twin City Foods nursing a broken ankle at the time of the murder, was found bludgeoned to death in her Lake Odessa residence Dec. 14, 1987, when her husband, William Edward Carr Sr. arrived home from work at about 3:30 p.m. "Mr. Carr Sr. testified (during the trial) as to how he found his wife — half naked with her head battered, cold and on the floor." Gabry said. It is reported that Carr Sr. then covered the body, knowing his 17-ycar-old daughter would soon be returning from school. “I didn’t want my daughter to sec,” he reportedly testified. "I went to the phone and it was ripped out and I just started screaming." Carr Jr. immediately was a suspect in the case, police have said, because at the time of the homicide, he was an escapee from a minimum security halfway house in Grand Rapids. When police finally apprehended him three days later in West Unity, Ohio, Carr allegedly admitted to Chief Investigating Officer Det. Sgt. Gerald Moggemborg that he had been at his father and stepmother's house and that he hit Sandra with a shotgun barrel and her crutch, Moggemborg testified. Gabry said Carr hit her numerous times, had sex with her and took money from her wallet. Gabry said he believes the jury handed down the verdict as a result of the facts. "I believe it was because of the evidence in­ vestigated by the Michigan State Police Carr’s fingerprints on the murder weapon, his statement to the police officer and the evidence at the scene as to the way she died, the money missing from her punte - plus Carr’s status as having left the correction center,” Gabry said. "He had gone there with the intent to seek money so he could get away. Our contention is that he got into an alterca­ tion with her and he beat her and beat her and beat her to death." Gabry said 16 witnesses in all were called to the stand in lhe 1 !4-day trial in Ionia County Circuit Court. They included Carr Jr. 's half sister. Tanya; his father; Moggemborg: Lake Odessa Police Chief Glenn Dcsgrangcs; Dr. Lawrence Simpson (pathologist) and Curtis Fluke of the Michigan Slate Police Crime Lab. Edward Busch, also of the crime lab. testified that fingerprints found on the murder weapon and on a glass at the house matched those of William Carr Jr. Other members of lhe crime team also testified, including Roger Bulhouse and Robert Babbitt. "There's still a sense of outrage that this ever occurred." Gabry said in spite of the verdict. "The Department of Corrections had custody of Carr. He was sentenced to two to 10 years in prison (for an Ionia county burglary) in June and six months later, he is put in a place where he is able to walk away. He'd been gone for two days without the family being notified that he was on the loose." Gabry said while he was on the lamb. Carr Jr. was able to accost a Grand Rapids woman and murder his stepmother, all while the fami­ ly had been told Carr was in the custody of the Department of Corrections. ' “If he would have been locked up. people would not have been hurt and Mrs. Carr would be alive," Gabry said. Gabry said he is a proponent of "truth in sentencing" legislation that would require judges to tell victims that when someone is sentenced to two to 10 years in prison, "that means they will only be locked up for six months." ' A sentencing date is expected to be schedul­ ed for sometime late in April. Meanwhile. Carr still faces charges in Kent County for the rape and abduction of a Grand Rapids woman that allegedly occurred after his escape from the Grand Rapids Correc­ tional Center. LEARN HOW TO JUMP-START ALIFE. learn Red crosscut Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIQAN IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER FOR PUBLICATION: File No. 88CH-0023 KENNETH J. STEVENS ond GEORGIA STEVENS, husband and wife. Plaintiffs. STEPHEN R. HENSELL. Defendant. Bruce W. G— (P23696) Attomay for Plaintiff* 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (6)6)945-3495 At a session of said Court, held tn the District Courtrooms in the City of Hasting*. Michigan, this 4th day of August. 1988. PRESENT: Honorable GARY R. HOLMAN. Circuit Judge The Court reviewed the Motion for Publication ond the Court being fully advised in the premises: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND ADJUDGED thot you are being sued by Plaintiffs in this Court in a land contract forfeiture action covering thot parcel of land described as: Lol* 170 & 171 of Steven * Wooded Acres. Plat No. 3. This conveyance is subject to the building and use restrictions as recorded in Liber 5 of Deed* on Poge 84 in Register of Deeds. Borry County. Michigan. You must file your answer or lake such other ac­ tion a* permitted by law in this Court at 220 W. Court Street. Hostings, Michigan on or before September 1. 1988. If you fail to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this cose. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that o copy of thi* Order shall be published once each week in the Hasting* Banner for three consecutive weeks and proof of publication shall be filed in this Court. Gory R. Holman. Circuit Judge DRAFTED BY: Bruce W. Gee (P23696) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 N. Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 I8'25) Due to a special arrangement with Ford Motor Credit Company, the world's 88Vi Escort IX w/321 A Option Package Package Discount! $713 Cash Back) Finance Savingstt Total Savings $500 $731 $1,944 best selling car will be even more popular. That’s because your Greater Michigan Ford Dealers will be offering 6.9% APR financing" on all new Escorts in stock to qualified buyers. Add the cash back and option package discount and you could save close to $2,000 on your new Escort. So hun y down to your Greater Michigan Ford Dealer by August 27th. Before the showroom looks like this. Greater Mk-tiigan B rd Dealers �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 25. 1988 Barry County Red Cross executive director resigns 4-H and FFA say thanks to livestock buyers... Special recognition was given to Osborne Farms— the families of Bob, Ken, and Don Osborne — for giving of themselves more than ‘‘125 percent” over the years, said Jim Harrison, not shown in the photo. Plaque presenters included (in the center) Emily Harrison and Carolyn Worth. Also at the banquet, the Fair Improvement Committee announced that it had completely paid for the $46,000 (including interest) livestock building, built three years ago on the fairgrounds. A variety of fund-raisers were held to pay for the structure. by Jean Gallup Calinda Munson, executive director of the Barry County Red Cross has resigned, effec­ tive Aug. 15, to take a position as a customer service representive at Root-Lowell in Lowell. Ward Pierce, current disaster chairman for the Harp, County chapter, has assumed the director’s job temporarily until a successor can be chosen. Munson joined the chapter about seven years ago. through her husband. Denis, who was a CPR instructor with the Red Cross. He told her the executive director was resigning and Munson applied for the position. "My greatest pleasure with the Red Cross was the contact with the people and working with the volunteers." she said. An established disaster program and an after- hours emergency phone service for con­ tact with people in the military are two areas Munson names with pride as things ac­ complished during her tenure. "Betty Meehan from Nashville has taken over the operation of our after-hours pro­ gram. She is an effective volunteer who should be commended for her work." she said. "And. thanks to much hard work by my husband and long-time volunteer Dan Schecrens, the disaster program has been set up and working for a number of years." she added. The desire for a full-time position and a shorter commute time are the reasons Munson gave up the Red Cross job. she said. "Sometimes, people aren't aware of lhe volunteers who give of themselves year after year, but they should be recognized. Florence Girrbach has served as secretary and treasurer at the chapter for years, has done a great job Calinda Munson and should know she is appreciated." she continued. The excellent network of blood chairs throughout the county also was mentioned by Munson as another group of dedicated volunteers who serve without fanfare, but do extremely important jobs. "There have been many changes over the years that I have served. Wc have established hours, four days a week, but my schedule was flexible enough lhat 1 could meet volunteers at lheir convenience, whether that be at the chapter, or lheir home. I hope lhat flexibility continues." she said. "The executive board is preparing criteria for lhe executive director’s post and shortly will advertise for the position." Pierce said. TKschool, continued from page 1 Ted Keniston, a 1988 Hastings High School graduate who will attend Cen­ tral Michigan University this year, entertained at the banquet with accordian music. Checking over the roasted lamb, beef and pork which were prepared for the banquet are (from left) Ed Harmon, Nick Wiering and Don Geukes. Study on heart care treatment important DURHAM, N.C. (AP) _ A nationwide medical study comparing the benefits of two standard treatments for coronary artery disease could have a major impact on heart care for decades, medical experts say. "We believe this study will be of real benefit to patients, cardiologists and surgeons in judging the potential advantages of either angioplasty or bypass surgery as the initial therapy in selected patients with multi vessel coronary artery disease," said cardiologist Robert M. Califf, Duke University assistant professor of medicine. Duke University Medical Center is one of 14 medical centers participating in a National Institutes of Health study to determine whether heart by-pass surgery or the newer, nonsurgical treatment called balloon angioplasty is more effective in treating multivessel heart disease. The study, which is to begin in .August, is called the Bypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation. Four hundred-fifteen people attended the annual 4-H and FFA Livestock Appreciation Banquet, held Monday in the Hastings High School cafeteria to thank the buvers who purchased the youths’ livestock at the Barry County Fair. A total of 194 animals were sold, netting $88,430. Kathy Walters. 4-H Youth A^ent, said there were 78 new buyers this year. Nine businesses spent more than $2,000 at the sale, she said. * She also told the board that the Boosters would support the Oct. 11 millage request in any case. Norman Bird, who has threatened a recall effort against five school board members, gave a list of administrators' salaries and ask­ ed the budget be trimmed through reductions in those areas. President Donald Williamson and members Jan Sicbsma, Gary VanElst, James Verlinde and John Miller are the members named by Bird as recall targets. "We all want the school doors to open and stay open. I think it is belter to receive something than nothing at all." said Theron Carter, a farmer with two children at T-K High School. Carter asked the school board to rescind the cuts made the previous week. A 1966 graduate of T-K. Judy Carpenter asked three questions of the board: What ex­ actly is a mill, how much did the school board take in to run the schools last year and why didn’t the board consider reducing salaries? "Before you lake away from them (students), you should cut the fat." she said,"We’ve all had to take cuts." She also said she has to be to work at 6 a.m. and the lack of busing for her children would create considerable hardship for her. Judy Dean, who identified herself as a member of the Caledonia Community Schools, said one mill represents SI for every $1,000 assessed valuation on property. On a $30,000 house, that is $5 a week addi­ tional (taxes), she said. “Sixty percent of our budget is lied to teachers’ salaries. Teachers should take no more concessions," she added. In a reply to Dean, David Maderis said he was one who could not afford a raise in his taxes.. “Reynolds Metals is closing and 1 can’t af­ ford it. I don't have a job." he stated. Jerry Lind said he thought the original (millage) proposal was made in error. He commented that it looked like the board said "lake it all or we’ll close the doors.” In his comments, Lind urged lhe board to find a balance by adjusting within each pro­ gram instead of cutting out whole programs. Carol Staton, who has a student in special education at T-K, said the teachers are to be commended. "Some people don’t realize how great our teachers are," she said. A Freeport resident, Craig Jenkins, said he wanted to know when the sports programs stopped being self-sufficient. And if they are self-sufficient, he asked, where docs the profit go? Williamson told Jenkins some programs arc self-sufficient, and the money goes into a special fund, which is used to pay for all athletics Home schooling was mentioned by one au­ dience member as her alternative to busing. "Can you tell us if my kids should be out in from or not?" Bob Count asked the board. Williamson said the board had not taken any action yet during the meeting, so he could not say at the present time. "When will wc know." Count asked. "Stay 'til the end of lhe meeting," replied Williamson. "Well, 1’11 have them out there If you don't pick them up. I’ll keep them at home." he said. Scott Lewis, a football player, made an ap­ peal to the board to reinstate athletics. "Where do you go on Friday nights?" he asked. SECRETARY-BOOKKEEPER Part-time, computer experience, pay­ roll and general bookkeeping. Secre­ tarial skills to run church office part-time. Send resume by Sept. 16 to the ... First United Methodist Church 209 W. Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Lewis said athletics teaches self-discipline, the work ethic, the ability to endure pain and leadership ablities. He asked the board members if they had any idea of how many kids have died in auiomob:le accidents in the last five years. “You are taking a chance with their lives." he said. Judy Hendrickson told the audience the cut­ ting of programs for one year "doesn’t hurt them for one year — ii hurts them for a lifetime." The last speaker was Craig Jenkins, who said that as a 1977 graduate, he appreciated the good education he had received in the Middleville school. He thanked the board for that education and said." Run the proposal (millage request) by me again, then sec what happens.” The board adopted the finance committee’s recommentations and rescinded the actions taken last week. The new proposals were put in place with some discussion about the cost savings with the reduced busing, and with the understan­ ding that if the millage increase is approved in October, the pay-to-participate money col­ lected from athletes and others would be refunded. After the board action, the students who at­ tended the meeting expressed delight Mike Seger signaled "thumbs up." and Dean McNutt said "Great! Now wc will have the chance to go after our 36—0 record." The senior class football team’s record for its first three years in high school is 27-0. and lhe athletes faced lhe prospect of not playing this year if the board had not reversed its deci­ sion on the athletic program. Others still have questions. Jenkins questioned the decision to build Page Elementary School when the district has a building in Freeport. "They said it was too expensive to run and now I hear rumors that the board is going to sell it to the (Barry County) mental health people for SI50.000 after they pay SI00,000 in repairs." Kay Fauncc said “Members of the ad­ ministration make more in one paycheck than my husband and 1 make with two paychecks. I think they should take a cut. E.B Bliss workers all took a cut." "I don’t think people realize how lucky they have been. Our daughter got into college because of the fine reputation this school has.” "I’ve been through Propostition 13 in California and all of this scares me." she said. Bob Tyner said "You can’t run your household for the same money you did last year. You can’t expect the school board to. And. these are the future community leaders. If they stay here, wc will grow and get strong and prosper." "I was real upset when I left the last meeting.” said Carol Cramer. "Why did they rescind everything that they did at the last meeting? I don’t understand what is going on.” “I don’t even know what they call an aide. Are the library people who read to the children all-day aides or teachers? What are the bus routes going to he? What aides can they cut? What do they consider extra­ curricular acivities? I feel left up in the air. 1 have a lot of unanswered questions.’ said JoAnne Jamison. Contacted Tuesday, the administration said the bus schedules will be available in "The Key." which is to be mailed today. — NOTICE — The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers held August 23, 1988 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 25. 1988 — Page 11 District receives “gift from Lansing” Programs, staff members return to Hastings Phyllis Gless and daughter Leslie embrace Dick as he rellzes he has been tricked. Son Gary smiles approvingly. Medals make local man’s 60th birthday special by Jean Gallup Dick Gless told his wife. Phyllis, to make sure the kids didn't do anything special for his 60th birthday last Saturday. So. she planned a family-only dinner in the small, intimate room off the Greenery at the Middle Villa Inn for the night of Saturday. Aug. 20. Of course, the kids did do something special, without telling dad. On that night, his sons presented him with the Purple Heart and four other medals he should have had 37 years ago. Gless served in the Korean Conflict, was wounded, and through government oversight never got his medals he had earned. His sons. Gary and Ed. determined to do the paperwork, went through the government maze of regulations and red tape to get the medals to give to lheir father on his birthday. Thev filed the proper papers w ith the gvnemment and were told it would take a minimum of 120 days for the government to get the medals to Gless. With the birthday drawing near. Gary had only the certificates officially saying his father had earned the medals. To insure a proper surprise. Gary bought the medals the first part of August. “The worst thing that can happen is he will have two sets of medals.” said Leslie Beuschel. the Gless* daughter. Somewhere nonh of the 38th parallel in Korea on July 20, 1951. Gless was struck by shrapnel in the left hip. Phyllis said. He was treated for his wounds at a M.A.S.H. unit in Korea and then at a hospital in Japan, she continued. Gless was a private first class serving in A Battery of the 97th Field Artillery Batallion when he was discharged from the service at Camp Carson. Colo, in March of 1952. Dick and Phyllis were married in October 1953 and arc residents of Middleville. Both of the couple’s sons served in South Viet Nam. Ed served from May of 1968 to May of 1969 as a Specialist 4 with the 374th Radio Research Company of the 4th Infantry Divi­ sion at Pleiko. Gary was in the Air Force with the 483rd Combat Support Group serving at Cam Rhan Bay . Gary is now in the Air Force National Guard with 17 years of service time with the rank of E-7 Master Sergeant. Ed’s wife. Sally, credits son Gary with most of the work in making his father’s birth­ day probably his most memorable. Gary works and lives in Milwaukee, so the planning was all dime by long distance. Sally added. Besides being a life member of the William A. Smith, jr chapter of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in Grand Rapids. Gless is a life member of VFW Post 7548 in Middleville. That distinction was given to him to honor him for his work in the past year. The Gless’ children are Gary. Ed and Sally Gless and Mike and Leslie (Gless) Beuschel from Caledonia Richard and Phyllis Gless have been in business in Hastings since 1972 when they purchased the Hastings Hotel. 12 MONTH CD 8.00% PIONEER BANK North Branch 1-800 622 1889 313-688 3051 IMICTWI Uitl'una. '• hw,»«. . >tx Hastings Flying Association is sponsoring its annual ... DAWN patrols at the HASTINGS AIRPOF. Serving ....» Pancakes • Saus^es • Cotfee • Milk • Juice Serving 6 t.n. to ADULTS ‘3.00 UNDER 12 ‘1.50 50-50 DRAWING HAPPY TIME PRE-SCHOOL ...is accepting applications for enrollment for fall semester. AM and PM sessions available. If interested call: 945-5424 or 948-8142 OPEN HOUSE THURS, SEPT. 1,10-11 A.M. 1674 W Stale Road SCHOOL RESUMES SEPT. 6. 1988 State Certified • Licensed Teacher Field Trips • Large Facility Green junk carcase reset by Shelly SuLser An Aug. 17 Barry County Circuit Court hearing on an appeal by Nashville resident and business owner Sidney Green was postponed until Sept. 13. Circuit Court Judge Hud­ son E. Deming is expected at that time hear oral arguments and to make a ruling on Green’s appeal to a verdict handed down in February by District Court Judge Gary Holman finding him guilty of violating Nashville’s junk ordinance. The owner of R&F In­ dustries. Green was first prosecuted by the village in April of 1987 for violating Ordinance No. 10-9-86. which governs the storage of dismantled, partially dismantled or inoperable motor vehicles, boats, machinery, equipment or parts thereof. Village officials contend Green is violating the or­ dinance by keeping nearly 20 inoperable vehicles and a large amount of machinery outside his business at 230 S. Main St. while another 11 cars are parked in his yard at 255 Fuller St. Bui Green maintains the law is unconstitutional because it does not allow for pre-existing conditions and has disregarded al least three citations issued by the Nashville police depart­ ment. officials have said. Barry County District Court Judge Gar) Holman ruled, however, that the or­ dinance is not unconstitu­ tional because lhe village has the right to pass and en­ force laws, he said. by Kathleen Scott Some programs and staff members who were "our due to March budget cuts at Hastings Area Schools are now back "in," as a result of a $135,000 "gift from Lansing" and consequent readjustments in the district. SupL Carl Schoessel made the announce­ ment at Monday's board of education meet­ ing al the middle school. Eight staff mem­ bers were recalled from layoff status (three recalls were due to staff resignations), the library and elementary science programs were restored, and the counseling services at the middle school and high school were partially reinstated. The state legislature approved the package, said Shoessel. Although Gov. James Blanch­ ard was expected to sign the bill this week, Schoessel said he has not heard any mention of the governor not signing the bill. Schoessel said he hopes the restorations will not give voters a wrong idea. "My concern is that some people will look only at what we're doing and not at how we’re doing it and say, ’see, the schools didn’t need all the millage they were asking for, anyway.’ That is not the case," he stressed. Because of higher-than-anticipated proper­ ty taxes and increased lottery revenue, the state accumulated more money than expected for its aid to public schools. Consequently, Hastings will receive about SI35,000 for the 1988-89 school year, allowing the some of the previously cut programs and staff members to be brought back. The $135,000 figure is based on current enrollment projections for the coming school year, he said. If enrollment, estimated at 3,440, is lower, the district would not receive as. much money. Hastings will receive $2,751 per pupil this year, he said. If enrollment is higher, the district will get more aid. Schoessel explained that, by law, the Hastings school board is mandated to adopt a budget by June 30. Prior to that deadline, Gov. Blanchard announced that the state aid increase from the 1987-88 school year to the 1988-89 academic year was likely to be only 1 percent. The Hastings board then based its budget. inclusive of cuts (such as elimination of libraiy and counseling services, elementary physical education, music and outdoor education programs, layoff of staff members and termination of co-curricular activities) on that 1 percent increase. __ The stale’s final aid package, with a 3** percent increase, was approved July 28, "almost one full month after we had to have our budget for this year adopted by law," Schoessel pointed out "It has to be emphasized lhat our needs have remained the same, but we were able to do more than what we thought because of lhe state coming through with the additional money," he continued. "I hope voters will remember that we said several times during both (millage election) campaigns that if we got additional money form lhe state, we would voluntarily roil back the millage amount, and, in fact, that is like what we're doing now. "We're maintaining credibility with lhe voters," he said. Staff members who were reappointed to their previous positions because of the restoration of counseling and libraiy services include student services coordinators Mickey Furrow and Jack Longstreet, librarian Mary Baker and library aides, Mary Martha Melendy and Penny Porter. Elementary Science Consultant Jan Lawson will return to the post he held the past two years. High school social studies teacher Laurence Christopher regained his job with the transfer of Furrow to counselor. Because of Longstreet's transfer from the classroom back to counseling, Ruperto Rodriguez will be back in lhe classroom as a social studies/literature skills teacher at the middle school. Schoessel said school officials are trying to get Rodriguez returned to the high school to leach Spanish, the position he held prior to the March cuts. But because the counseling assignments were approved Monday afternoon, officials did not have substantial time to work out Rodriguez's transfer, he said. Mary Ann Heller, previously a second grade teacher at Central who was going to teach third grade in the upcoming school year, resigned because of family obligations. Paul Simon has been reappointed to that third grade position. Simon was a former art teacher at the middle school, but during the March cuts, he was reassigned to teach first grade at Central. With his move to third grade, former physical education teacher Jan Bowers will now be teaching first grade. Patricia Wieringa, an elementary teacher who was laid off when another teacher with more seniority received certification to teach at lhe elementary level, has been rehired to teach third grade at Southeastern. That third grade vacancy was made when the board approved a one-year, unpaid leave of absence for Linda Corrigan. Corrigan has moved to Chicago as a result of a career move by her husband. The entire personnel report was approved by the board, 4-2. Fearing the precedent an approved leave of absence in those circumstances would start. Board President Ann Ainslie voted "no." Secretary Patricia Endsley, likewise said "no," but gave no reason. Trustee Michael Anton was absent In further personnel changes, Jean Syswerda has been transferred to teach literature skills at the middle school. She had been a home economics teacher at lhe middle school, but lost lhat post when another teacher with more seniority was placed there. Syswerda was then assigned to teach Spanish at the high school with an extra hour of literature skills at the middle school. Custodian Steve Woodmansee was re-hired because the increased state aid allowed for an additional custodial position. Joyce Brandt has been appointed the secretarial position at Pleasantview Elemen­ tary School, replacing Waunita Cole, who retired during the summer. Middle school special education teacher Denise Fisher resgined for family reasons. She had been laid off and Paul Fulmer had been reassigned to that leaching post prior to Fisher's resignation. Fisher has now been removed from the recall list Food services worker Carolyn Haire resigned from her position for personal reasons. Coaching appointments include Donna Earls as high school girls tennis coach; Pat Murphy as girls' junior varsity basketball coach; Bernie* Oom to assistant varsity football coachf and Ernie Strong as varsity girls' basketball coach. In other business: In order to modify the current collective bargaining agreement between the board and lhe Hastings Education Association, board members approved a letter of agreement between the two. The letter was a four-part agreement. The in-school suspension supervisor would receive $7 per hour for the 1987-88 school year and, if and when the program is reinstated and a teacher assigned, nego­ tiations regarding compensation for the 1988-89 school year will resume. A second statement maintained that the counselor/pupil ratio at the secondary level specified in the contract be waived for the upcoming school year, or until all secondary counselors can be recalled from layoff. The board also agreed to assign two people with qualifications as counselors to work as stud­ ent services coordinators, with the difference between counselors and student services coordinators be agreed to among the two parties. A third point in lhe agreement will waive pay for workers at athletic events, with the exception of scorers and timers, for the 1988-89 school year or until athletics are fully funded. The board will solicit volun­ teers to work the sporting events. The final agreement assured lhat no teach­ ers, administrators or board members receive season passes for athletic events. The board approved hourly 1988-89 wage scales for aides, enrichment instructors and substitutes, and authorized lhe superintendent or his administrative designee to hire those employees and determine wages based on lhe scale. The starting range for aides (security, adult education, classroom, and lunch period aides) will range from $3.75 to $5.50 per hour. Enrichment instructors in the adult and community education programs will receive $6.50 to $12 per hour, all of which is cov­ ered through fees paid by participants in those programs. Substitute employees' wages vary from $3.97 to $6.50 per hour and $50 per day in the case of teachers. Substitute bus drivers* wages will be determined by lhe collective bargaining agreement negotiated with the drivers. Wage scales and benefits for administra­ tion office secretaries were made equivalent to those received by other secretaries in the district, following board approval. The administration office secretaries will now be on a six-step wage scale under which "it takes longer for beginning employees to reach the maximum," Schoessel said. The beginning pay level will remain at its current amount of $7 per hour, varying up the scale to the three year and above level which is now $9. The top level had been $8.65 per hour. Other secretaries who belong to the Hastings Educational Support Staff Assoc­ iation are already on the six-step scale. The administrative secretaries had been on a the NEWS of BARRY COUNTY EVERY WEEK in the HASTINGS BANNER l-DdfcsZ1 would like to | . I subscribe to the Hastings Banner. three-step scale. Also the term life insurance for HESPA secretaries is S25.000. Administration office secretaries had $20,000 coverage, and an additional $5,000 increase was approved by the board. The administrative secretaries have the same opportunities to trade riders on health care for vision coverage at no addi­ tional expense to the district, Schoessel said. Adults attending ninth grade basketball games will now pay $2 admission. Students will pay $1 each. The admission, said Schoessel, is consistent with prices charged at other schools in the Twin Valley Confer­ ence. The board conducted an admission fee survey last year and found that half the league's schools charged for entry to the freshmen games, and another survey, taken this year, revealed that all districts in the league would begin charging admission, he added. The Hastings Athletic Boosters donated $15,000 to offset the athlete fees in me pay-to-participate sports program. Without the boosters' donation, he said, students would have to pay $150 each. Athletes now pay $125 per spot A middle school student who was expelled in March because of "severe discipline prob­ lems" has been readmitted, following board approval. The parents of the student asked that their son be allowed back into school because the youngster had shown behavioral improvement since his expulsion. After reviewing the case, middle school principal Jerry Horan recommended that the board allow the boy to return to school. The board cast its votes for the Michigan Association of School Boards directors to candidates who either represent school systems similar in size to Hastings, or come from the same geographic area. Carol Muth of Rockford received support from the Hastings board. Muth was the only candidate in the category of schools with 3,001 to 7,500 students.The board also cast votes for at-large candidates Janice Emery of Battle Creek Lakeview, Carol Perry of Kent Intermediate School District and Kenneth Strong of Union City schools in Calhoun County. Nine candidates are running for the at-large positions. When you live In Barry County, you want to know about the activities, from births and marriages to county government and school Issues. Knowing your community and its people makes you feel “more at home”. The Hastings Banner's news staff keeps tabs of City Hall, the County Courthouse, school boards, courts and police agencies. You can read sports news that goes beyond high school to cover bowling, golf, softball, fishing and hunting (when in season). For more than 100 years, the Banner has been publishing legal, public notices, keeping readers informed about changes in zoning, elections, tax sales, township and city ordinances, annual meetings, boards of review and more. News of local clubs, social activities and school events can also be found In The Banner, along with special columns on local history, public opinion, Ann Landers and cooking. 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If you love decorating with the country touch, please call Cindy for more information. 616-963-9136._____________ SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS Apply in person al Superinten­ dent’s office Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove Delton, 8am to 4pm Monday thru Friday. COLLISION REPAIR • New Radiators • Rebuilt Starters & Alternators INSURANCf INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto • Form • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle ,„„t90a Dn^nan^aencw JIM, JOHN, DAVE oi945-3412 Hastings Building Products may close ■ THE BEDROOMS, FRONT KITCHEN WITH BAY WINDOW, 8x10 DECK, WATER SOFTENER/ PURIFIER INCLUDED, $11300 OR BEST. CALL 948-8092 OR 945-9315. 32’ SELF CONTAINED travel trailer, 2 years old, never used, 50% off purchased price. Call weekends, 623-2538. Corporate officials, union leaders to meet Friday morning WANTED: Parts chaser, oncall basis, pickup or van required, ideal for retired person. Call Fineline Freightways (616)945-2771. WANTED LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SEEKING TO RENT EXECUTIVE HOME • 3-4 BEDROOM • MUST BE WITHIN 20 MIN DRIVE OF HASTINGS by Jeff Kaczmarczyk at the 41-year-old company, but union of­ ficials said it looks like operations arc grin­ ding to a hall. “I think we have about nine people working still.“ said George Cullers, president of Local 6390 of the United Steel Workers. Wednes­ day afternoon. Earlier Wednesday, company offlcals removed a small machine from (he plant, eliminating one job. he said. Cullers said he expected the three remain- A union leader believes Hastings Building Products is about to close its doors for good, though corporate and union officials will meet Friday morning to discuss the future of the local aluminum company. A cryptic letter sent last week from HBP’s parent company. Worldmark Corporation, to local officials said (he company would be “terminating operations” with the local business Aug. 19. Work was continuing Wednesday afternoon Two-mill request to go before Delton school district Monday Voters in the Delton Kellogg School District will be asked to approve two addi­ tional mills for three years in a special elec­ tion Monday. The extra millage, based on current enroll­ ment projections of 2,010 students, would generate about S300.000 each year, if approv­ ed. The first year of the tax would be collected this December if voters give the okay. The additional mills are needed for opera­ tions to be able to start the 1989-90 school year, said Superintendent Dr. John Sanders. Since July, when two new board of educa­ tion members were seated, Sanders said deci­ sions have been made to restore some of the previous program cuts so students during the 1988-89 school year will not be penalized by the district’s serious financial condition. Con­ sequently, he said the board has taken a risk of not having a carryover, or contingency fund, to begin the 1989-90 school year. However, in order to maintain a quality education program this year, he said the new board has made many cuts in capital outlay and on-line items, such as supplies for teachers and building maintenance. The wages of about 70 employees (including ad­ ministrators, secretaries, bus drivers, bus mechanic, custodians, teacher assistants, etc.) have been frozen for one year, too. The two additonal mills are needed to pro­ vide for a cash flow to start the 1989-90 school and a contingency in case of emergen­ cies this year and to restore line items for capital outlay, Sanders said. If the millage fails, the district would be forced to borrow heavily next year at this time, he added. For the owner of a S30.000 home with a state equalized value of $15,000. the proposed tax increase would cost S30 per year or S2.5O per month, Sanders said. For senior citizens who qualify for the state’s tax circuit breaker, the increase can range from nothing to a small amount, he Where there’s smoke, there’s also flavor Flavor - that’s what you get when you add aromatic wood chips to your grill when you cook meats, poultry or fish. Here’s an update on what woods are available and how to use them. WHICH WOOD IS WHICH? Each wood has a distinctive flavor. Learn your flavor preference by experimenting with one wood at a time. Later, try combining different woods. Hickory adds a robust flavor to food. Mesquite, popular in Texas and lhe Southwest, gives a light and clean smoked taste. Both are good with beef, pork, poultry and salmon. Apple, cheny and osage orange woods give more delicate flavors that complement poultry. Aider wood, abundant in the Northwest, is a favorite for grilling salmon. Softwoods such as evergreen or maple are not recommended for smoking because their resins discolor foods and give a bitter taste. HOW TO BUY Smoking woods are available in three forms: chips, chunks and charcoal. Chips have the most flavor, but burn quickly when placed on hot coals. Chunks are widely available and preferred because they burn hotter and longer than chips. Charcoal briquettes burn the longest but are the least aromatic and give the least flavor. Hardware stores, department stores and supermarkets offer a selection of woods in various forms. HOW TO USE For maximum flavor, soak wood chips or chunks for about an hour and drain well before using. When the coals are ash gray, place about a cup of chips or one chunk of charcoal over the coals; steam for 5 to 10 minutes. Then place food on the grill. Add more wood as the smoke diminishes. said. Senior citizens who have questions about their eligibility are welcome to call the superintendent’s office for assistance to find out if they qualify for the tax break. The polls will be open Monday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Delton Kellogg Elementary School gymnasium. please call 948-3118 A defendant police believe is connected with a string of burglaries near Delton last month pleaded guilty to one charge of attempted breaking and entering with intent. John A. Falvo, 19, pleaded guilty to the five-year felony offense as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. In exchange for lhe guilty pleas, the prosecutor will dismiss two more serious charges of breaking and entering at Falvo’s sentencing. Falvo also agreed to cooperate with police on other matters arising from the thefts. In court Aug. 10, he testified he and co-defendant John Acker were driving along North Peels Road in Middleville on July 24 looking for a house io break into. They stopped at a home in the 200 block, and Falvo broke through a sliding glass door at the rear of the home with a screwdriver. He said he removed three guns, a jewelry box and a purse from the building. Bond was cancelled, and sentencing was set for Sept. 14 before Judge Hudson E. Deming. In other court business: A Plainwell man was sentenced to 90 days in jail on charges of attempted welfare fraud over $500. Sentencing was delayed until Sept. 7 for his wife for the same offense. William and Joyce Nickerson, of 8790 Marsh Road, each entered guilty pleas to that charge in exchange for the dismissal of more serious charges of welfare fraud over S500 and welfare fraud by failure to inform lhe Department of Social Services. In circuit court Aug. 9, William Nickerson, 51, was granted work release for the duration of his 90-day sentence. He also was given credit for the last 45 days if he makes full restitution within the first 45 days of his sentence. The following day, his wife told lhe court they had failed to inform DSS when her husband returned to work after being out of work. "When we first applied there was no employment,’’ she said. "When he obtained employment, it was like on a day-to-day basis, so wc continued to draw." Bond for Joyce Nickerson, 48, was continual until Sept. 7. The maximum sentence for lhe attempted welfare fraud charges is two years and/or SI,000 in fines. Calling him one of the "few success stories,” Judge Richard M. Shuster sentenced a Hastings man to 90 days in jail for drunk driving, second offense. But lhe sentence, which was set to be served at the end of a two-year probationary term, may be suspended for William A. Pelkey if he completes his term successfully. Pelkey, 55, was arrested in February 1987 on charges of drunken driving, third offense, driving with a suspended or revoked license, second offense, and driving with an open container of alcohol. Early last year he pleaded guilty to the reduced second offense charge as part of a plea agreement. Sentencing also was delayed DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS 1988-89 OPENING of SCHOOL NOTICE New Student Registration ... K-12 - August 15-24.1988.................... 9’00-12:00/1:00-3:00 School Starts ... Monday, August 29. 1988 8:30-11:30 a.mGrades 1-12 AM Kindergarten Only Community School several limes to give Pelkey the opportunity to prove his fitnesss for probation. In court Aug. 10, Shuster said Pelkey had done well in the past year awaiting sentencing. Pelkey told the court he would not be back. "I knew what I did was wrong, and I’m going to remain sober," he said. He was ordered to pay $300 in court costs and $300 in fines. Because of state law, his license also was revoked. Bond was cancelled for a 17-year-old after he admitted to stealing several mini-cassette recorders from Hastings Manufacturing in December. Carl P. Leonard, of Hastings, was remanded to the custody of the sheriff after pleading guilty to one count of attempted breaking and entering without breaking. In exchange for the guilty plea, two charges of breaking and entering without breaking were dismissed by the prosecutor. Leonard told lhe court he was passing by Hastings Manufacturing at night on Dec. 29 when he saw an opened door in lhe office part of the building. He entered the building and went from office to office picking up several cassette recorders. Sentencing was set for Sept. 14 before Judge Deming. Richard C. Davidson, 30, stood mute Aug. 10 to two charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, one charge of assault and battery and one charge of attempted resisting and obstructing a police officer. The first two charges are four-year felony offenses. Automatic "not guilty" pleas were entered by the court, and a pre-trial hearing was set for Aug. 31. Davidson, of 8188 Milo, Prairieville Township, also stood mute to an habitual offender charge that he was convicted of felonious assault in 1977. A conviction on that charge could add up to two more years in prison. Bond was continued on the condition that Davidson have no contact with lhe victim. A Florida man who admitted to breaking into a Carlton Township house in June pleaded guilty Aug. 10 to attempted breaking and entering an occupied dwelling with intent to commit larceny. Evans Crosby, of Sydney, also agreed to cooperate with police in other criminal investigations and to admit to all other property offenses he's committed in the area. In exchange, the prosecutor's office will dismiss the more serious charge of breaking and entering at the time of sentencing and will recommend Crosby receive no more than one year in jail. Crosby, 18, admitted he and a friend were looking for a house to break into when they found the house at the 5500 block of Usborne Road on June 15. They knocked on the door, found do one home and entered through an unlocked rear door, Crosby said. The pair removed several guns from the home, he said. Bond was cancelled and sentencing was set No cost for high school completion Registration: Start ng Aug 22. 1988. .9 00-12:00/1:00-3 00 for SepL 14. Dennis E. Thompson, 19, stood mute Aug. 10 to the 10-year felony offeuac of breaking and entering a building with intent to commit larceny. Thompson, of 5507 Curtis Road, Nashville, is accused of breaking into CTs Take Out on Bedford Road in February. A pre-trial hearing was set for Sept. 14 before Judge Deming. Bond was continued in the matter. A 19-year-old and 20-year-old Hastings resident each offered mute pleas Aug. 10 to two charges of breaking and entering a motor vehicle. Not guilty pleas were entered for Charles Potter and Joseph Lee Miller, both of 1239 S. Montgomery SL, Separate pre-trial hearings were set for Sept. 14 before Judge Deming, and bond was continued. Potter and Miller are accused of breaking into two vehicles parked in the 300 block of East Court Street in Hastings on June 14. The charges each cany a maximum sentence of five years and/or $1,000 in fines. James D. Thomason, of 1834 Starr School Road, Hastings, stood mute Aug. 10 to a charge of breaking and entering with intent. He also stood mute to a habitual offender charge that be was convicted in 1987 of attempted larceny in a building. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered by the court, and a pre-trial hearing was set for SepL 7. The first charge is a 10-year offense, and a conviction on the second charge could raise the maximum sentence to 15 years in prison. Thomason, 19, is charged with breaking into Doug's Market in Carlton Township in March. Bond was continued, but Thomason remained lodged in the Barry County Jail. A Middleville man who wrote three bad checks to buy groceries pleaded guilty Aug. 10 to one count of writing a check with no account In exchange for the guilty plea and a promise of making restitution, two identical counts will be dismissed at time of sentencing for Lawrence W. Marter, 49. Marter was arrested on charges of writing three bad checks in January to a convenience store in Middleville. The three checks were in amounts of $10, $15 and $18. Marter, of 5338 Parmalee Road, told the court he knew his checking account had been closed at the time he wrote the three checks. He also admitted he was convicted and fined for a similar offense seven years ago in Kent County. Sentencing was set for SepL 7, and bond was continued. Philip Roblyer, 19, stood mute Aug. 10 to a charge of larceny in a building. An automatic not guilty plea was entered, and a pre-trial hearing,was set for Sept 7. Roblyer, of 6605 Guernsey Lake Road, Delton, is accused of stealing a chain saw in May from a garage in the 6600 block of Guernsey Lake Road. Bond was continued. U.S. Treasury Notes and Bonds Ml You Can Eat! 2 Year ................................8.29% 5 Year................................... 8.71% 7 Year................................... 8.82% 10 Year.................................9.03% 30 Year................................. 9.15% • U.S. Government-guaranteed for timely payment of principal and interest • Exempt from state and local taxes • Addi’onal maturities available Slop in or call today for all the details. MARK I). CHRISTENSEN 118 E. Court St.. Hastings • 945-3553 (Adult Hljh School Completion & Enrichment) Classes Begin September 6. 1988 Worldmark has set up a vinyl siding company in the HBP building at 429 S. Michigan Ave. But that company, a subsidiary of Starmark Corporation from Sandusky, Ohio, has not other connection with Hastings Building Products. Founded in 1947 as Metal Tile Products, the company became Hastings Aluminum Products eight years later. In 1969 it merged with National Steel Corp, in Pennsylvannia. In May 1986, Worldmark bought the entire operation. In late October 1987, three of the firm's most profitable machines were removed from the plant and all but 10 of 138 employees in lhe United Steelworkers union were laid off. A Woridmark spokesman, Arnold Weisler, said last fall the shutdown was due to a metal shortage. But union officials said as many as 90 jobs were permanently eliminated. In November, union workers said they were behind Worldmark's purchase of the company after they promised to rebuild lhe firm that had suffered in the mid-1970s recession. But layoffs and equipment removals led some employees to speculate the Worldmark puchased the firm for its customer list. Delton break-in defendant pleads guilty •Prefer Lakefront (616) 455-9888, or Pennock Hospital mg form roll machines to be removed shortly. “1 think wc have some obligations to our customers, but once that’s over — and I’m guessing — it’ll be all over.” The paint line, which last week had three shifts employing 20 to 30 people, has been shut down entirely. Cullers said. “They said it’s because things are slow, but it’s not the slow time of the year. Thai’s in the fall." he said. HBP President Rowland Hall confirmed that Worldmark Executive Vice President Dan Kubit. from the firm’s Florida head­ quarters. will meet with local union officials and the steelworkers international represen­ tative on Friday. He declined to comment further until after that meeting. But Cullers said Hastings Building Pro­ ducts’ days may be numbered. “We’re keeping a positive attitude, hoping for the best, but it doesn't look too shiny,” he said. “We’re hoping, we’re going to see if we can negotiate some extra benefits for the peo­ ple who were permanently laid off, which will probably include me, too.” Cullers said he doubted the Hastings plant will be closed entirely because a divison of Edward D. Jones & Co." PANCAKE BREAKFAST August 27 • 8-11 a.m. EPISCOPAL CHURCH PARISH HOUSE (Corner of Broadway & Center, Hastings) s3 ADULTS *1 ’“CHILDREN UNDER 12 Pancakes. Sausage, Orange Juice. Coflee & Tea Sponsored by ... Barry County Child Abuse council � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-09-01.pdf 85dfad2e026f6b3849a894cdc128399b PDF Text Text lW/S ...wrap \ Fall sports seasons starting in the area Delton voters OK increased millage It’s official: industry to close See Stories, Pages 8-11 See Story, Page 2 See Story, Page 13 Third millage try topic of meeting The Hastings Area Schools Board of Education plans to have a special meeting tonight at 7:30 to decide whether to make a third attempt at ob­ taining additional operating millage. Voters rejected two previous pro­ posals for a 4.18-mill increase, resulting in the loss of library and counseling ser­ vices. primary level physical education, music and outdoor education, elimina­ tion of extra-curricular activities and layoffs of staff members. One class period per day has been eliminated at the middle school and high school. The current recommendation is to re­ quest less than 3 mills at the proposed election, which can be held no later than Oct. 24. Tonight’s meeting is set to be held in the vocal music room of the Hastings Middle School. 232 W. Grand St., in Hastings. Annual telethon for MDA is scheduled The 23rd annual Jerry Lewis Labor Day telethon for Muscular Dystrophy this year will be held from 9 p.m. Sun­ day to about 6:30 p.m. Monday. The 21 '^-hour show will be presented on WZZM-TV. Channel 13. Grand Rapids; and on WUHQ-TV. Channel 41. Battle Creek. Area Muscular Dystrophy officials said that Felpausch Food Centers, head­ quartered in Hastings, already have committed SI6.000 to the 1988 campaign. The drive for many years had a Hastings telephone number and pledges used to be handled through the local McDonald’s Restaurant. However, last year the local number was discontinued and Hastings residents were asked to call Grand Rapids or Battle Creek to pledge donations. Those who wish to pledge may call 791-1000 in Grand Rapids or 965-7771 in Battle Creek. Kalamazoo woman killed in accident Only three minutes before an accident Friday morning that claimed one life, Hastings Police officers had stopped a motorist who went on to Suike a telephone pole on South Hanover Road. Passenger Denise Lee Bartow, 30, of Kalamazoo, showed no signs of life when officials arrived at the accident scene shortly after 1:30 a.m, police said. The driver, 39-year*dd Gary Dennis White, of Battle Creek, was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he remained in satisfactory condition Wednesday afternoon. Deputy Police Chief Jerry Sarver said Officers Dana Steidlc and Pete Leach had spotted the restored 1946 Ford pickup track parked in front of J.C. Penney on State Street. They watched the track start up and drive off east on State Street with its headlights off. At the comer of Hanover and Court Street, officers pulled the track over and told the driver his headlights were off. "The officer thought the driver was in full control of his faculties, so he gave him a warning and let him go," Sarver said. But minutes later, White lost control at the S curve on South Hanover, crossed the center of the road and struck a telephone pole on the southeast corner of Hanover and Hubble Streets. White, who remained conscious after the accident, was transported to Pennock Hospital by Hastings Ambulance. Sarver said police believe alcohol was a factor in the accident, but police are still waiting for results of blood tests taken of White and no charges have been filed. Neither were wearing sealbelts though police believe the vintage truck had not been equipped with restraints. Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 185b _ Hastings VOLUME 133. NO 36 THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 1. 1988 PRICE 25* Challenger in county sheriff’s race withdraws by David T. Young Jane Norris, who garnered enough write-in votes in the August primary to win a spot on the November general election bailor, has decided to withdraw from the race for Barry County Sheriff. Norris polled more th a- 150 write-ins as a Democrat in the Aug. 2 primary to earn the right to face Republican incumbent David Wood. She said Tuesday, however, that the fear of losing her job was the main reason she is asking her name not be placed on the ballot for the Nov. 8 election. "I have deep regrets." Norris said. "1 wanted to do it (run for sheriff) and I thought 1 would have made a good sheriff and a good administrator. But I just couldn't afford to lose my job. It’s the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make.’ Norris is a federal law enforcement officer with Federal Protective Senices in Battle Creek. She said she asked her employers for an unpaid leave of absence to campaign for sheriff, but her request eventually was denied. At the core of her problem is the Hatch Act, which prohibits federal employees from participating in political activities while they work for the federal government When she submitted her request fur a leave to her superiors, they forwarded it to the Office of Special Counsel in Washington D.C. The federal office Monday handed down its decision that she would violate the act if she remains as a federal officer and runs for county sheriff. Norris said she only wanted assurances that if she lost to Wood in the November election that she could have a chance to gel her old job back. However, she said she was told she couldn’t be guaranteed her present post because federal officers' jobs in Battle Ceek are slowly being eliminated through attrition. She added that it was likely that if she lost the election she could have picked up a similar federal job in Chicago or Detroit, but she wants to continue to live in Barry County. "It s a major disappointment to me," she said. "I would have resigned (the federal job) if 1 would have been assured of the job in Battle Creek. And it’s hard to give up on a 15-year career." Norris said that if she would have been able to defeat Wood in November, she would have retired from Federal Protective Services. She noted that the U.S. House recently passed a bill that revises the Hatch Act and the measure now will head to the U.S. Senate floor. Regardless, she said, she cannot afford to wait to see what the upper chamber will do with the bill because it will not meet again until later this month. Robert Dwyer, chairman of the Barry County Democratic Committee, said. "When Norris first indicated her desire to us to run for sheriff, we recognized her outstanding law enforcement qualifications and advised her that we would ask Barry County Democrats to assist her in her efforts to win the office Dwyer added. "Personally, it saddens me that people such as Jane Norris, whose special abilities qualify them for federal service, must become second-class citizens, unable to participate in local government, due re die Helen Act it seems t.iai she will not be able to make herse'f available i'? her fellow citizens. We have all lost something." Iler stepping down from the race will mean that Wood will be unopposed in the Nov. 8 general election. Wood, when asked to comment on the matter, said he prefers not to say anything until Norris’ withdrawal is recognized officially. Barry County Deputy Clerk Nancy Boersma confirmed that Norris this week called her to ask how she should go about having her name removed from the ballot. Boersma said she told the candidate that she must send a notarized letter to the clerk’s office, declaring her intention to withdraw. Fishing gear stolen from parked vehicle Some $230 in fishing equipment was stolen Sunday night from two vehicles parked in a mobile home park near Carlton Center. A resident of the park, at 4777 Barber Road, reported that burglars entered his 1977 Ford and 1974 Chevy pickup truck during the night to steal several fishing rods, reels and tackle. Barry County Sheriffs Deputy CpI. Tom Hildreth said a neighbor saw two people emerging from one of the cars at 4:40 a.m. that morning. The two were last seen heading west out of the park. Items taken included two Diawa fishing poles and reels from the car, and a tackle box, a graphite fishing rod and a Zebco Pro Staff reel from the pickup track. Banner /t’s that time of year again... Bev Siekman. a firsl grade teacher al Northeastern Elementary in Hastings, explains an assignment to some youngsters on their first full day of school Classes began Tuesday for Hastings students. before her name officially will be removed from the ballot. The deputy clerk said that obviously the clerk's office would like to have the letter before the printing of the ballots is authorized. Dwyer said that under stale law, because Norris didn’t file nominating petitions or a filing fee for the sheriffs office, she will be able to have her name removed from the ballot. He said the Democratic County Committee is permitted by law to replace her on the ticket. Norris' write-in candidacy in the primary came as a surprise to many. Dwyer said that she approached Barry County Democratic officials about seeking the office after she noticed that Wood was running unopposed in both the primary and general elections. Her write-in campaign was organized only about a week before the primary, but it was successful, nearly doubling the number of votes she needed to qualify for the November ballot She had to gain a certain percentage of the number of votes cast for the top candidate on the Democratic Party primary ticket, which was U.S. Senator Donald Riegle. "1 couldn’t believe the outpouring of support and encouragement I received ‘.xrcau.se i Kept a pretty low profile." Norris :.aid. 1 appreciate the people who voted for me as a write-in in such a short time before the (primary) election. I only wish I could have followed through with the commitment." Jane Norris, who won a spot on the Nov. 8 general election ballot as Democratic candidate for sheriff with a write-in, has decided to withdraw from the rare. Two escape from police custody by Kathleen Scott Two Barn County Jail inmates escaped from the Courts and Law Building Wednes­ day morning while awaiting a preliminary bearing in 56th District Court As of Wednesday afternoon. Clarence E. Neff. 29. was still on the lam and thought to be headed south of Hastings. For 19-ycar-old John A. Falvo. the road to freedom was quickly curtailed when he was apprehended near the corner of Hanover and Madison streels. Neff was to appear in court on a charge of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling. Falvo was to have testified against him as part of an earlier plea bargaining agreement. The two had removed the screen and glass panels in the window, breaking the glass as they removed it. A woman outside the building had seen Neff and Falvo escaping through the 18 Vs- by 31 Vi-inch window which faces the parking lot on the building’s east side and told officials. Undersheriff James Orr said he believed the escape was on the "spur of the moment” and not planned. Sgt. Gerald Smith of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, who was the transport officer, called the sheriff’s department at 9:34 a.m.. and the dispatcher there relayed infor­ mation lo the Hastings City Police and the Michigan Stale Police. Hastings Post. After calls by residents who reported sighting two fleeing men wearing green uniforms. law officials converged behind Hastings Building Products, near Fall Creek. Falvo was apprehended near (he comer of Hanover and Madison streets. “Hans.” a tracking dog used by the sheriffs department and owned by CpI. Michael Lcsick. was brought to the scene and he found Neff’s track along the creek, but later lost it. Lcsick also said tall gruss near the water indicated that someone had walked through. Law officers al the scene looked for evidence of Neff having walked into the stream, bul found none Officers from the three agencies continued Io patrol the area south of town along South Broadway and Campground roads. A tew old the men walked along an abandoned railroad track that intersects South Broadway. bul saw no further signs of Nett. The search was called oft around noon and Orr said the manhunt would resume utter more evidence was found or ups were called in. Although no formal communication was made with people who live south ol town. Orr said Wednesday attention that "Most ol them know about . .,>>w “ Contacts were being made with law en forccment agencies as far away as Kalamazoo. Orr said, and police were follow­ ing up on some “hunches” they had heard following the escape. Orr added that law officials know some of the people Nell associates with. including family members and “connections." A warrant was issued Wednesday after­ noon. so information on Neff was registered in a computer and made available to law of­ ficers across the country. Neff, of 7717 Wall Lake Rd., was last seen wearing cut-off blue jeans, a black T-shirt and white athletic shoes. He is 5-foot-8 and weighs 165 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. Both he and F;lvo had been wearing “jail greens” when they escaped. Neff’s shirt was found in the middle ot the street in front of Central Elementary School. The clothes he was thought to be wearing under his uniform were what he wore during exercise period. The shorts, shirt and shoes reportedly were missing from the jail. See ESCAPE, page 13 CpI Michael Lesick (left) discusses his search for escapee Clarence E. N< ‘ ■ with Undersheriff James Orr as the county's tracking dog. Hans, awaits mtinuabun ol the pursuit �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1, 1338 Delton voters approve request for 2-mill hike by Elaine Gilbert "It's really great." said Delton Kellogg Board of Education President Glen Weevci of Monday's successful millage election. "I’m stunned. It was a close one." With a vote of 817-789. citizens said "yes" to an additional two mills for three years for the school district’s general operations. Weever said Tuesday morning that the elec­ tion results indicate "people (are) just show­ ing they’re behind the school." He said the board didn't make anj threats about what might happen if the millage fa led. He also attributes passage to the fact that the board "told the people exactly how it is. We did not threaten." The extra millage is expected to generate about $300,000 per year and Weever said that amount "will give us a start for next year. "We'll still have to live within our budget. We at least can breathe now.’’ Superintendent Dr. John Sanders said ap­ proval of the additional mills gives the district the financial support it needs. The extra revenue will enable the district to have a car­ ryover to start the 1989-90 school year, he explained. "A $6.8 million (educational) program has to have that kind of backup (a contingency fund)." Sanders said. He also noted that the district probably will not have to borrow as much money to start the 1989-90 school year because of the new millage.This year the board is borrowing S77O.OOO to start the cur­ rent school year. (Sec a separate article in this issue for details). In July, after two new members were seated, the board decided to restore cuts made after the June millage defeat. To accomplish that, the board dipped into its $435,000 fund balance, normally used for emergencies; cut $440,000 of expenditures from tire budget such as supplies, in-service programs and workshops; and decided to ask about 70 employees, who have not negotiated new con­ tracts. to agree to forego wage increases. Voters in June defeated a proposal by 1.068-802 for three extra mills. Another pn>position to waive the Headlee Tax Limitation Amendment went down. 1.094-748. However, at that same election voters approv­ ed a W-mill increase for five years for roof, parking lot and driveway maintenance by a vote of 956-907. With Monday's millage approval, Sanders said he hopes some line item activity can be put back into the budget because many teachers have expressed concern that they will not have sufficient supplies to complete the year. The industrial education budget, science South Jefferson STREET NEWS Complete Life & Health Coverage 964-2069 Battle Creek C. Wtnd.ll StricUand department and elementary arc examples of areas needing more supplies, he said. "But we’ll not be able to restore them (in the budget) as before.” he added. Sanders said he no longer is surprised "one way or the other" about the outcome of millage elections because its difficult to try determine how voters arc going to react. "Twenty-eight votes (the margin of ap­ proval) is not resounding," he said. "The bottom line is that we’re happy we've crossed this hurdle and can get on with the job of education." Crash results in arrest, impoundment One driver was arrested and another had his car impounded Sunday following a minor traffic accident on Cloverdale Road in Hope Township. CpI. Tom Hildreih of the Barry County Sheriffs Department said Allen P. Ruthruff, 21, was not responsible for the accident on Cloverdale Road, just west of Wertman Road, that left no one injured. But Ruthruff was taken into custody after authorities ran his name and birthdate through the Law Enforcement Information Network and discovered his license had been suspended. And the driver who authorities said was at fault, Ernest E. Rohm, 22, had his car impounded for driving with improper license plates and no proof of insurance. Hildreth said Rohm, of 202 S. Grove, Delton, was straddling the middle of Cloverdale Road while making a U-turn 3700 Strickland Rd. 2. 3. 5. 6. •the alarm rings while you are here, it’s $1.00 more. (Limit 5) Emma M. Nutt Day — September 1. Uly Tomlin's Birthday — September 1. Do your impression of Ernestine from our soap­ box this week and get a $2.00 gift certificate. What do Ernestine and Emma have in common? a. Be Late for Something Day — September 5. Be late for something on this day to help relieve the stress you feel from a constant need to be on time. Relax, take yourtime and if anybody complains, tell them what day it is. Good luck. 9. Newspaper Carrier Day — September 4. Thank your carrier on this dsy. Remember that without his diligence in bringing you the paper each week, these words of wisdom would not reach you and life would not be the same. 10. National Hard Crab Derby and Fair — September 2-4. Stage a hard crab derby on South Jefferson this week and get a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 2) TL Harvest of Quilts — September 2-11, Show us your favorite quilt, one you helped make yourself and get a $2.00 gift certificate this week. (Limit 5) 12. Thanks to Ellie Pierce and Dennis O'Mara for chairing a great Summerfest celebration. Well done. f 11 Thanks also to those who brought In their plants last week especially the one that was almost a goner. We hope It survives. 14. The tire center lor Barry County Is T and M The Sendee on South Jefferson Street. when Ruthruff, who was westbound on Cloverdale, suddenly appeared at the top of a hill heading for Rohm. Ruthruff, of 6385 Rose, Delton, swerved to the left and applied his brakes, skidding 65 feet and striking Rohm's car in the left front fender, Hildreth said. Ruthruff slid another 33 feet to the edge of the road and knocked down four mail boxes. Hildreth added Ruthruff also had been charged in July in Kalamazoo County for driving with a suspended license. He was arrested on a charge of driving with a suspended license, second offense, and taken to the Barry County Jail. A warrant charging him with that offense was issued Monday by the Barry County Prosecutor's office. Rohm was issued citations for driving without proof of insurance and driving with improper registration, Hildreth said. Young local driver cited after car rollover EVENTS School stalls this week for most area students. To ease the pain, write an essay ex­ plaining why school should not start until after Labor Day. Bring it to Bosley's and we will buy you a Cone Zone cone and send your essay to the school board for their considera­ tion. (10 and under) Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days — Sept. 1-5. The fun begins this Thursday at Green Acres Farm and continues through Labor Day. Don’t miss it. Mackinac Bridge Walk — Sept. 5. Bring us a picture of yourself walking across the Mackinac Bridge and get a $4.00 gift cer­ tificate. Or, bring us a picture of yourself walk: ing across the new pedestrian bridge In Downtown Hastings (the old train trestle) and get a $2.00 gift certificate. (All ages, Llm’t 10) Enjoy the Woodland Homecoming this weekend. According to Hoyle Day — August 29. Play the game that Edmund Hoyle first wrote the rules . for on South Jefferson this week and get a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) National Clock Month — September. Show us Both Sanders and Weever said they were very pleased by the "tremendous efforts" citizens made to work for passage of the millage. At Monday's special meeting, the board set the total levy for 1988 school taxes at 32.7012 mills for general operations and 2.7 mills for debt retirement. ' The debt levy is the same as 1987 despite an increase in the district's State Equalized Valuation because the school's premium on the debt payment has increased, said Assistant Supertcndent Dean McBeth. A 19-year-old Hastings driver who fell asleep at the wheel received a citation Friday following a one-car rollover accident in Baltimore Township. Kyle P. Trahan was cited for driving left of center after the 2:45 a.m. accident on South Bedford Road north of Maple Grove Road. CpI. Michael Lesick of the Barry County Sheriffs Department said Trahan, of 700 S. Cass St., was northbound on Bedford when he fell IKP Bookkeeping & Tax Service Complete bookkeeping service ond income tax preparation. 5071H. Shore Dr. Pleasant lake, Delton 623-2660 asleep, crossed the center line and side-swiped a guard rail on the west edge of the roadway. Trahan drove back across the road, left the east edge of the pavement and continued another 162 feet before rolling his 1986 Pontiac over twice, Lesick said. Trahan, who was wearing a seatbelt at the time, sought his own treatment for minor injuries, Lesick said. He received a citation for driving left of center, Lesick said. How to save $10: Bring in this coupon. We’ll take $10 off any JCPenney Catalog order of $75 or more placed between Aug. 28th and Sept. 10th. Simply dip this coupon and redeem it on any catalog order of $75 or more placed between August 28th and September 10th. Coupon is good on merchandise ordered from any of our current catalogs. And you can redeem your coupon when you pick up your order at your JCPenney Catalog Department. (Qlft certificate* are United to one person per month Catalog Bonus upon AUTHORIZED BY: AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. 2. 3. 5. Little Bucky celebrates f- Delcato Grape Stomp (September 4) , raving a sale this week. The Buck some .roes has a bit of the grape when stompl ig his suppliers into the lowest price so he can bring you his bargains each week in the Reminder. The largest selection of Vitamins in this area Is at Bosley’s. We rent wheelchairs, crutches and walkers from our Home Health Care Department. Our Pharmacist* are here to serve you every Sunday from 10 until 1 and weekday evenings (Monday thru Friday) until 8 p.m. Parking is free when you shop South Jeffer­ son Street and Downtown Hastings. DD1/4 Limit one per customer towards any catalog order of $75 or more placed between August 28th and September 10th. 1988. This coupon good on merchandise ordered from any of our current active catalogs. Redeem it at your JCPenney Catalog Department when picking up youi order. The JCPenney Catalog DOWNTOWN HASTINGS QUOTE: 945-3603 "Those who lack the courage will always find a philosophy to justify it." — Albert Camus LQSLEY P-RHRRmRCYSOUTH JEFFEPSON STREET DOWNTOVlN HASTINGS - »4*342« r. 1988. JCPffontrv Company. Inc Local police raid marijuana patch Michigan State Police Lt. Richard Zimmerman (left) leaves his calling card on a branch Tuesday after officials from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department and the State Police uprooted 35 marijuana plants from a patch hidden in the woods in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. Undersheriff Jim Orr (right) said an anonymous tip from a local resident exercising his dogs led authorities to find the patch alongside a pond off Gun Lake Road west of Yankee Springs Road. Also recovered were three water jugs to irrigate the plants and an empty bag of composted farm manure. Orr estimated the 35 plants, ranging in size from under six inches to over two feet tall, had been growing for at least two months. A full-grown plant, averaging 12 to 15 feet in height, has a street value of about $600, Orr said. County law officials have acted on about a dozen marijuana tips this sum­ mer, Orr said, adding that the drought has curtailed marijuana growing In the area this summer..,,,, .................. Cain criminal sexual conduct case resumes by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A defense motion to admit evidence of alleged previous sexual encounters between ex-Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain and a criminal sexual conduct victim will be heard Friday afternoon in Barry County Circuit Court After a nine-month delay awaiting a ruling by the Michigan Court Appeals, the case accusing Cain, 42, of second-criminal sexual conduct and assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct will resume this fall. Cain, who was not rehired as Middleville police chief in May 1987, is charged with assaulting a 27-year-old woman at a Thornapple Township home in July 1987. Trial on the 15- and 10-year felony offenses had been scheduled for Nov. 9, 1987, but in August, Circuit Judge Hudson E. Deming denied a defense motion to admit evidence of Cain’s alleged previous sexual encounters with the victim. Defense attorney A. Ray Kalliel filed an appeal, and in April the appellate court overturned Deming's ruling. In reversing the decision, the appellate court ruled Cain could introduce evidence of previous relations between himself and the victim to support his claim that the encounters were between consenting adults. That would leave the truth of the matter to be decided by the jury, the high court ruled. The appellate court also determined Deming never specifically ruled on whether the defense could introduce evidence of the victim’s alleged sexual encounters with other men. Though usually determined to be irrelevant to the matter at hand, in some cases that testimony is necessary for the defendant's defense, the court ruled. In Barry County Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon, Kalliel introduced a motion to quash testimony from the preliminary exam held last summer in 56th District Court. Deming assigned Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster to review the transcripts of the preliminary exam. Oral arguments on the motion before Judge Shuster were scheduled for Sept. 19 in circuit court. A pre-trial hearing was tentatively scheduled for Sept 28 before Judge Deming in circuit court. He remains free on & $15,000 cash bond. Cain, now employed by a Grand Rapids company, was given a two-week suspension without pay from his police duties in early May 1987 after he was arrested April 30 on charges of receiving wage kickbacks from a Middleville police officer and of attempting to embezzle village funds. Later that month, he was not rehired by the village after his two-year contract expired. In February, he was sentenced to 18 months probation and fined $100 for demanding kickbacks from an officer in exchange for riding with him until he became fully certified as a police officer. He also was ordered to return $650 to the officer involved. In March, he received a second probationary sentence for admitting to driving an untitled track while under the influence of alcohol. He was fined $350 and ordered to spend six months on probation after pleading no contest to lesser charges of impaired driving and pleading guilty to driving an unregistered motor vehicle. Those charges stem from incidents occurring the same night as his alleged criminal sexual conduct In July, he wu cleared of attempted embezzlement charges in a decision handed down by the state court of appeals. The charges stemmed from the purchase of radio equipment for village police cars with a village check. Cain was accused of asking for the difference between the check amount and the cost of the equipment to be given to him incash. The defense, however, argued that Cain had intended to use the money to reimburse himself for additional equipment he had purchased for police vehicles with money out of his own pocket. The appellate court ruled the district court had misapplied the law concerning attempted embezzlement and ordered the case dismissed. LEARN HOW TO JUMP-START A LIFE. learn Red cross cm �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1, 1988 — Page 3 Delton school board plans employee survey To tap into the feelings and opinions of Delton Kellogg School District employees, the board of education's new Communication, Planning and Review (CPR) Committee soon will ask the staff to complete a three-question survey. The survey will ask employees to identify what they believe to be the strengths of the school system, suggest improvements and tell what questions they would like to appear on future surveys, said trustee Sylvia Forster, who serves on the CPR Committee. Through the survey, employees can aid in the decision-making process, Forster said at Monday's special meeting. Superintendent Dr. John Sanders will han­ dle distribution of the survey. Board President Glen Weever formed the CPR Committee last month, appointing trustee Philip Stott, vice president Joe Noto and Forster to serve on the panel. Wecver told the board he hopes the CPR Committee will promote “more continuity" among all the employee groups and the community. "We want to get the feelings of the ad­ ministrators. teachers, bus drivers, the com­ munity, everyone...We haven’t had that before.” Forster said the CPR committee also wants the board to consider a suggestion by parents to implement an adopt-a-magazinc and/or periodical plan. Because of severe budget cuts, there are not sufficient funds to purchase the usual amount of magazines and periodicals for school media centers. Students rely on those publications for reports and class pro­ jects, she said. As a way to solve the problem, she asked the board to consider giving interested in­ dividuals the opportunity to pay for a year’s subscription of the publications media center personnel request. The board voted to accept the low interest bid of First of America Bank in Delton to loan the district $770,000 at 6.29 percent interest. The total cost of the interest will be $39,277.17. Sanders has said the district traditionally has to borrow in anticipation of state aid payments to start the school year. Originally, the board thought it would have to borrow $875,000 but the state is issuing a $105,000 aid payment earlier than expected. The only other bid received for the loan was at 6.64 percent interest from Hastings City Bank. For the first semester of the school year, the board, on a 4-1 vote, decided to continue a contract with Mary Springer of Delton to han­ dle making arrangements when teaching substitutes are needed. The arrangement is to be re-evaluated after the first semester come in early and leave early, another person would be needed to handle duties the rest of the school day. McBeth said. In other business, the board: —Accepted, with extreme regret, the resignation of Carol Pratt, who taught reading in the middle school. —Agreed to recall high school English and reading teacher John Fitzpatrick, who had been laid off when the June millage proposal failed, to fill Pratt's vacancy. However. McBeth noted that Fitzpatrick has received a graduate assistantship at Western Michigan University and would probably decline the recall, but would remain on the seniority list. Sanders said all previously laid off teachers are back to work in the district except Jackie Bullard, who wants to remain on lay off status and Janet Lavasscur. who accepted a job in Portage. —Appointed Dan Erb. a Middleville teacher, to be assistant varsity football coach, to succeed Mike Powell who still plans to be involved with the team. —Named Desiree Perry to be the high school cheerleading coach. She served as summer recreation coordinator this past season. Perry also has done substitute teaching in the district. —Hired John Sarc to be the high school football trainer to succeed Karen Lcinaar, who is now athletic director for 7-12 grades. because some members of the board arc con­ cerned with the cost. Forster voted against the contract and Dorothy Kettle, board secretary, abstained. Forster said she had hoped administrators could come up with a “creative idea" to use regular school personnel and avoid the $3,000 contract for the school year. However, she stressed that her vote was not a complaint against Springer. “She (Springer) has done an outstanding job. I appreciate her work," Forster said. Assistant Superintendent Dean McBeth ex­ plained that for the past four years the district has used individuals on a contract basis to schedule substitutes when teachers arc ill are take business or personal days off. He said that because the contracted individual handles calls at odd hours it wasn’t practical for a regular school employee to have to switch hours. Some of the calls received by Springer arc on Sunday, some in the evening “and late at night" and some between 5:45 and 6:45 a.m. on weekdays, he said. The regular school secretaries and assistant secretaries arc needed during the full school day because the prime focus of their work is with students, teachers and administrators, McBeth said. If a school employee did the substitute calling and had to be rescheduled to Editor’s Notes... from our readers.... by David T. Young Summerfest success the result of people Basketball tourney was a real pleasure To the editor: We would like to express our sincere ap­ preciation to all of the hard-working people involved in last weekend’s Summerfest. The turnout of people demonstrated its To the editor: It was a pleasure to participate in the recent three-on-three Summerfest basketball tournament. A great big "thank you" should go to Dave Williams and his son, Nick, and all of the other people who made the tourney a success. A great deal of time and effort obviously was contributed by those involved in the running of this tournament. It is activities such as the Summcrfcst that make h a pleasure to live in Hastings. Bruce W. Gee Hastings Special mention should go to Jill Turner, executive director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and festival co-chairs Ellie Pierce and Dennis O’Mara. These arc tnily ckdicued people sincerely. Al and Julie Jarvis Hastings Moviegoers should be given the choice To the editor: Is this America? "The Last Temptation Of Christ" is a movie that should be shown, just like any other movie. I think that it is totally unfair for certain people to decide if the rest of us get to have the opportunity at all to see the show. If you don't want to go see it, fine. But we should have the choice to see it if we want. If we are allowed to choose a President, we should be allowed to choose what we want to So where is the petition in favor of showing the movie? I know that I would like to see it and come to my own conclusions, interpretations and decisions. Because that’s what God gave me a mind for. Tiffany S. Greenfield Fort Drum, N.Y. Citizen Against Censorship Young adults have a right to ask To the editor: I would like to take this opportunity to res­ pond to a letter by Deb Murphy, published in the August Banner. First, the young adults who attended the council meeting were all adults 18 and over. Mrs. Murphy asked "Where are their parents?" Well, I don't know where most of them were, but I, Mary’s mother was sitting in my council seat listening to the request. I beard my daughter, an adult and voter, petition her government politely requesting the right for free speech and the right for peaceful assembly. Rights given all of us. Now, you and I may not agree with the young adults' reasons for wanting or re­ questing the things they did. But as long as 1 live and certainly as long as I serve as an elected official on council, I will defend her's and everyone’s right to an orderly petition for change. 1 I am sure the Mayor, the committee and the Chief of Police are able and willing to resolve this issue with the young adults. I only hope more people would participate in the running of government. sincere|y Esther Walton Hastings ‘Temptation’ defenders missed the point To the editor, I was saddened after reading the letters to the editor in a recent issue of the Banner by in­ dividuals who feel their rights arc being threatened by those opposing the movie, “The Last Temptation of Christ." I felt they had missed the point of the two women who wrote earlier urging people to avoid the film. Though I do not know Dorothy Fiske or Deborah Souza personally, nor have 1 «*••* the movie. I do believe these two «k«en wrote out of sincere concern for othr ». People who know, serve and .*o.itinually seek to know Christ better through the only means by which this can be accomplished, the Bible, do not assume to limit the freedoms of others. Rather, they try to point lost souls toward true freedom from sin, through Christ. Children of our holy, infallible Creator who wholeheartedly believe and apply His com­ mandment to “Love one another even also as I have loved you", seek to share that perfect love of Christ with others. We also wish to warn them of the very real truth that one day. we will ail be judged by the same Christ, once and for all with no second chance. 1 don’t believe Dorothy Fiske and Deborah Souza arc attempting to impose their personal feelings or opinions on others. I believe that instead they are trying to recognize the damage this movie could do, if it indeed is as degrading to Christ as we have heard. If it is so, I think many Christians fear that the image of Christ portrayed could sadly become the deciding factor in an eternally fatal manner in lives of those beginning to search out their Creator. If the women made it their mission to stop every movie that offended them. I’m sure they would be pounding the streets with petitions every single day. This may be the first time they have felt strongly enough about media in­ fluence to take a stand, as I am now doing publicly for the first time. What makes this movie any different from others? It apparently attempts to crush and disman­ tle what we know to be the sinless Jesus, God in the flesh, thereby possibly destroying any hope of salvation in some impressionable peo­ ple. According to God’s perfect Word, the Bi­ ble, there is no salvation without Christ. Unfortunately, the makers of “The Last Temptation of Christ” aren’t the first to mock their Maker and they won’t be the last. Even while He walked this Earth, men hated Him. cursed Him and eventually killed Him. But He rose again and is alive today. I believe the movie makers fall into the category mentioned in Jude, verse 4: “For there are certain men...ungodly men. turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness (evil) and denying the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ." And in the following verse from the same book “But these speak evil of those things which they know not." But mostly. I think they are described in Jude 18. “...there should be mockers in the last time who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.” So please, take the hint for your own sakes. "For it is appointed unto men once to die. but after this the judgment." (Hebrews 9:27) 1 thank God that when I was lost in the dark, he had mercy on me and showed me the Light to which I will always cling. My future is secure and I can rest in that knowledge. My sincere prayer is that you, too, can know the true freedom from sin that only Christ can give to those who sincerely desire it. Sincerely. Michelle Sulscr Lake Odessa Some say the surest sign of the end of summer is the arrival of the Labor Day weekend, America’s last summer mini-vacation. We’re often told that the three-day weekend in early September is our last shot on the cabin at the lake or our last family visit to some amusement center. It's supposed to be our last summer blowout. But for my money, the surest sign of summer's demise is what we've been seeing this week each early morning. The first sighting of a school bus picking up children in late August is the same thing to me as viewing a robin in the back yard in March. It's the signal of the dawn of fall and what I call the beginning of the busy season. Small communities' calendars are tied strongly to the school year. Sometimes I (facetiously) think the start of a new year should be in September rather than January. With school buses picking up youngsters for the first time in Barry County Monday and Tuesday, the sounds of marching banus and noisy crowds at football fields can't be far behind. In fact, just about every high school in the state will start its varsity football season tomorrow night. Many girls* basketball seasons already are under way, as are campaigns in the other fall sports, such as cross-country, boys' soccer and boys' golf. But football is the sport most associated with the fall, just as basketball is the game of winter and baseball and softball are the games of spring and summer. Fall and the start of the school year also usher in the return of many social and club activities that take vacations for the summer. The kids going back to the classrooms also affects churches. The services at the church my family and I attend begin at 10 a.m. in the summer, but when school starts, they begin an hour later. And Sunday school classes return at the same time. Church attendance often falls off a bit in the summer, but it often makes a comeback when September rolls around, when families come home. Businesses also are affected greatly at this time of year. Studies show that the back-to-school season often ranks second only to Christmas in retail activity. Judging by television and newspaper advertisements, that shouldn't be surprising. Just u Christmas ads seem to be appearing earlier every year, back-to-school ads lately seem to be starting up as early as July. The start of school means that almost no one is on or planning a vacation. Just about everybody’s back in town. I had that phenomenon strikingly pointed out to me and my closest friend about 11 years ago when we bucked a trend and went north to stalk the trout streams at the tail end of the Labor Day weekend. As we The Hastings embarked across the Mackinac Bridge, we saw hordes of cars heading south across the mighty and majestic structure. Meanwhile, we were virtually alone in our lane, heading for the Upper Peninsula. Fall also marks the start of many of the campaigns on behalf of those less fortunate. For example, the United Way parallels its annual drives with the football season and it relies on publicity from the National Football League. So we'll soon be inundated on the tube with football players once again uttering the phrase, "Thanks to you, it works for all of us." Tradition has painted a picture of society sleeping during the colder months of the year and then awakening with the thaw of spring. We've been told uncounted stories of animals hibernating in the winter and then becoming very active when the weather warms up in April and May. We humans have had a tendency to stay indoors while the snow flies, and when it melts we all come out to work on our yards and socialize with our neighbors, many of whom we haven't seen since Christmas. And it is true that when fall arrives, the trees lose their leaves, eventually to become depressingly barren by November. It is true that wildlfe shows us signs that they’ll soon be leaving (birds flocking are a good example) or that they'll be going into hiding soon, as the temperatures continue to drop. I can't fight Mother Nature on this one. But I submit that in many ways the tales of fall signalling the beginning of the human process of withdrawing into seclusion are misleading. I say the start of the school year, the high school football games, the cool and crisp nights and back-to-school sales are annual rites of passage into a period of great human activity. It's the summer, with people fanning out to lakes and vacation lands, that shows me a lot of dormancy. In the fall, everything seems to come alive again. Come to think of it, with the kind of summer we've experienced in 1988, with a record number of 90-degree plus days and the famous drought, we shouldn’t be all that sorry to see it come to an end. A great awakening is at hand. And it all starts this week. w You might look at it that way when you have to stop your car behind a school bus one of these mornings. Just as there is a "rite of spring" that composer Igor Stravinsky paid homage to more than 75 years ago, there is a "rite of faU." And to me it means that what’s ahead are busy times. Banner _________ r Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michiaan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 33 - Thursday, September 1.1988 Subscription Rates: S13.00 per year in Barry County, $15.00 per year in adjoining counties; and $16.50 per year elsewhere. VIEWPOINT Commentariesfrom our editorial staffand me community— The price is right! The future of the 95-year-old Barry County Courthouse ultimately may be at stake Nov. 8 when voters decide on a $1.35 million bond proposal to renovate the aging structure. The building and its annex do not meet state and federal mandates for accessibility to the handicapped. Furthermore, they cannot continue to operate for long just as they arc. The electrical and heating systems arc outdated. The roof leaks over a number of work places. And many other flaws in the historic courthouse were pointed out in a study done two years ago. According to state and federal laws, public buildings must be accessible to everyone, including those in wheelchairs and those who have physical disabilities. The courthouse now physically bars not just the handicapped, but also the elderly. Anyone who has taken the trip up the steep stairs to the second floor to go to circuit court should be aware that not everybody can perform that feat. What county officials did last week, vote to put the bond issue on the November ballot, was proper and prudent. Commissioners arc painfully aware that they arc faced with either upgrading the historic courthouse and annex or with having to build an entirley new one down the road that meets rules governing accessibility and allows public officials to conduct business. There is some sentiment, on the board and in public, against the bond issue. Some argue that recent school millage defeats show that the public has been in no mood lately to ap­ prove any extra taxes. But the asking price here is rather small, about $12 per year for 10 years for each Barry County property owner with a house valued at $60,000. It’s not too much to ask for such a worthy cause. Another idea advanced by one commissioner is that the county should go for just the handicapped accessibility and forget about the renovations and repairs, making the bond proposal less expensive. But that would ignore some needs in the aging structure that a few years from now would have to be taken care of. If the physical problems of the building aren’t handled soon, the courthouse may not see its centennial year. As Chairman Ted McKelvey said, “We can’t keep the courthouse as a monument. To preserve it, we have to use it." Other arguments are that there are other county problems, such as jail overcrowding and negotiations with employee groups. Granted, but this problem deserves equal if not more attention. It is true that voters re­ jected a ballot proposal to upgrade the building two years ago, but that was a proposition that would have been more expensive over a shorter period of time and with a fixed millage rate. This bond issue makes more sense. It could save a historic building, have it meet federal and state regulations and have it be a place where public officials can continue to work efficiently. . Voters will face a definite choice in this matter. Either they can pay now, or they can pay more dearly later. PUBLIC OPINION: Do you want to see the courthouse renovated? Ed Bendict Don Eberhart John Reque Jean Whitney Lynn Whitney Cathy Ryan Here’s the Question: The Barry County Board of Commissioners recently decided to seek funding for renovations on the aging but historic county courthouse and annex buildings. Commissioners say the buildings need to be made accessible to handicapped people. Do you think the buildings need the renovations? Are you willing to support the bond issue In November to fun^t them? Why or why not? Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must Include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Ed Bendict, Hastings: "Enough people use it The way it stands now, handicapped (people) can't get in it, not even on the basement level. I don't think they ever had an elevator in it" John Reque, Hastings: "Yes, I would. I think we need to make buildings accessible for the handicapped. If they were to build a new building to make it accessible, that would cost more." Jean Whitney, Hastings: "No, not until they renovate some of the other things around here that need it like their streets, et cetera, et cexra." Don Eberhart, Hastings: "I would be in favor of it because there are some people in wheelchairs, and they can't get up there. It's about time they started using money for something good instead of wasting it." Lynn Whitney, Hastings: "I'm sure it needs to be fixed up for handicapped people. I’m sure it needs repairs. A lot of things around here need repair. I do believe it should be fixed up for handicapped." Cathy Ryan, Hastings: “I just feel handicapped people need help. My sister’s handicapped, and it's hard to get her out of places." �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1,1988 Doris E. Randall Gordon S. Zuverink Marvin L. Wiser BARRY COUNTY - Marvin L. Wiser. Sr., 51, of Elkhart, Indiana, formerly of Hutings, Nashville and Vermontville died Saturday, August 27, 1988 at his residence. Mr. Wiser was bom on September 10,1936 in Belding, the son of Rufus and Mary (Sower) Wiser. He was raised in the Barry County area and attended the Vermontville Schools. He was married to Georgia McNutt on April 20,1968 in Lansing. They lived in Barry Coun­ ty until 1976 when they moved to Elkhart, Indiana. He was employed as group leader and fork lift operator at Domore Corporation in Elkhart, Indiana. Mr. Wiser is survived by his wife, Georgia; one daughter, Cathy (Gregory) Devereaux of Mishawaka, Indiana; one son, Marvin L. Wiser, Jr. (Sue) of Cassopolis; son, Stanley Shellenbarger of Middleville; son, Frank Shellenbarger (Laurie) of Elkhan, IN; daughters, Deatra (Bradley) Smith and Debra Sue Wiser, all of Elkhart; seven grandchildren; seven sisters, Shirley Gonzales of Lake Odessa, Marilyn McMullen of Wisconsin, Janet Jordan of Woodland, Arlene Sargent of Vermontville, Laura Depuy of New York, Betty Carpenter and Irma Tyler, both ofWoodland; one brother, Donald Wiser of Lake Odessa and one step brother, Elon Baker of Vermontville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 30,1988 at the Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Burial was at the Wood­ lawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marvin L. Wiser Memorial Fund. CALEDONIA - Gordon S. Zuverink, 68, passed away Thursday, August 25, 1988 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Zuverink was born cn November 25, 1919 at Borculo, Zeeland Township, the son of John and Sena (Kemker) Zuverink. He attended Borculo and Byron Center Schools. He was employed at Marker Implements in Caledonia as Parts Manager from 1965 until 1973. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. He was a life member of the Hopkins VJF.W. Post No. 7571. He was also league secretary for 41 years for several leagues at Airport Lanes, Wayland, and a member of Grand Rapids Mens Bowling Association for 22 years retiring in 1987. Mr. Zuverink is survived by his wife Nellie (Schieflo) Zuverink; children, Larry and Lois Martin of Columbus, Ohio, Charles and Linda Hoffman of Grand Rapids, Larry Zuverink of Caledonia; one grand daughter, Michelle Lynn Hoffman; brothers and sisters, Roger and Janet Austin of Allegan, Orin and Sarah Mercer of Grandville, Lester and Margaret Berkenpos of Grandville, Gerald and Fannie Zuverink of Holland, Simon and Kiel Zuverink of Grand­ ville, John and Arm Zuverink of Wyoming, Henry and Margaret Zuverink of Cutlerville, James and Carol Zuverink of Canton, Don and Yvonne Zuverink of Byron Center, Bill and Bemetta Berends of Moline; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and special friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 27 at Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Pastor Merle Buwalda officiating. Burial was at Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. . Edith M. Henney PLAINWELL - Edith M. Henney. 82 of Beverly Manor, Plainwell, formerly of Carlton Center, died Wednesday, August 31, 1988 at Plainwell. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Howard E. Belson HASTINGS - Howard E. Belson, 72, of 740 E. Lincoln Sl, Hastings died Tuesday, August 30, 1988 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Funeral arrangements are pending at Vogt Chapel-Wren Funeral Homes, Nashville. Virginia A. Kearnes MarieS. Kenyon NASHVILLE - Doris E. Randall, 83, of Nashville passed away Tuesday, August 30, 1988 at die South Haven Community Hospital, South Haven. Mrs. Randall was bom March 8, 1905 in Maple Grove Township, the daughter of Harry and Lucy (Ogden) Hinckley. She was a life time resident of Nashville. She attended the Nashville schools and graduated from Ypsalanti Normal in 1927. She was married to Bruce Randall on March 28, 1931 in Howe, Indiana. She was a former member of lhe Nashville School Board and was active in several civic affairs in Nashville. Mrs. Randall is survived by her husband, Bruce; two daughters, Ruth Baker of Fort Myers, Florida and Jane Grier of Bangore and six grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 3, 1988 at the Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville with her son-in-law, Elder Ken Baker officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Library. Arrangements were made by the D.L. Miller Funeral Home in Bangore. CLEARWATER. I LORIDA. - Virginia A. (Beam) Kearnes, 70, formerly of Hastings died Thursday, August 25, 1988 at Drew Village Nursing Home in Clearwater, FLorida. Funeral services were held Monday, August 29,1988 at Hicks Cemetery, Battle Creek. Funeral arrangements were made by FarleyEstes Funeral Home, Battle Creek. Mrs. Kearnes and her first husband operated C. Thomas Grocery for eight years and later moved to Indiana. She relumed to Battle Creek in 1963 and in 1982 moved to Florida. She was a homemaker. Her first husband, Frank Kearnes died in 1963. Her second husband, Marion Kent died in 1980. Surviving are one daughter, Linda Kearnes of Tarpon Springs, FLorida; five sisters, Dorothy Matchetie and Betty Johnson of Battle Creek, Eloise Leach of Hastings, Geraldine Uran of Grand Rapids, Gertrude Osborn of Largo, FLordia; one brother, Robert Beam of Waco, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders. HASTINGS - Marie S. Kenyon, 72, of 538 East Grand Street, Hastings passed away Sunday, August 28, 1988 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Kenyon was born on December 10, 1915 in Hastings, the daughter of George and Glenna (Newton) DeMott. She was raised in lhe Hastings area and attended schools there. She was married to Gordon P. Kenyon on June 29, 1940 in Angola, Indiana. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing. She was also a cook at the Court Street Grill in Hastings. She and her sister, Mildred owned and operated 1700 Drive Inn Restaurant in Hastings. Mrs. Kenyon is survived by her husband, Gordon; one son, Sidney (Sarah) Kenyon of Holland; two grandchildren, Andrew and Erica; one sister, Mildred Wilson of Hastings and one brother, Vem DeMott of Hastings. She was preceded in death by one brother, Ralph DeMott. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 31,1988 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Burial was at the Wilcox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Association or Heart Association. Casimirs Martinez MIDDLEVILLE - Byron F. Adams, 66, of Middleville died Monday, August 29, 1988 at his home. Mr. Adams was bom on February 27,1922 in Colfax, Illinois, the son of Frank and Pearl (Jenkins) Adams. He was married to Hazel E. Warner on May 19, 1973. He was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army. Mr. Adams is survived by his wife Hazel; eight children, Steve and Cathy Adams of Delton, Gary and Laura Adams of Middleville, Dave Adams of Wayland, Phillip and Michelle Adams of Wayland, Douglas and Sherry Adams of Wayland, Janice McCaul of Middle­ ville, Sherry Adams of Hastings, Lorraine Adams of Otsego; two step children, Marcia and Jim Robertson of Middleville and Jim McDowell of ClermonL Florida; 24 grandchil­ dren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 1988 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial will be at Yankee Springs Cemetery. Military graveside services will be held under lhe auspices of Wayland V.F.W. Post #7581 in Yankee Springs Cemetery. Byron F. Adams CLARKSVILLE-Casimira Martinez, 88, of Clarksville passed away Sunday, Aug. 28 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Martinez was born March 4, 1900 at San Antonio Texas. She was married to Antonio Martinez, Nov. 5,1920 at San Antonio, Texas. He preceded her in death September 6, 1945. They moved to the Clarksville area in 1936 from San Antonio. She attended Wesleyan Church of Clarksville and was the Grand Marshall of the 1988 Clarksville Ox Roast. She is survived by three sons, Arthur Martinez and Antonio (Tony) Martinez both of Grand Rapids, Alex Martinez of San Antonio, Texas, one daughter Mrs. Anthony (Angclita) Nieuwkoop of Temperance. Michigan; 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. One brother Fred preceded her in death March 24, 1984. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 28 at the Wesleyan Church of Clarks­ ville with Rev. Arthur Ruder officiating. Burial was at the Clarksville Cemetery, Clarksville. Memorial contributions may be made to Clarksville Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. Keet I. Tobias HASTINGS - Keel I. Tobias, 80, of 2095 Schultz Road, Hope Township, Hastings, died Saturday, August 27, 1988 at Pennock Hospi­ tal, Hastings. Mr. Tobias was bom on December 19,1907, in Hope Township, the son of W.O. and Geor­ gians (Johnson) Tobias. He was raised in Hope Township, Barry County and attended Hinds School in Hope Township and Hastings High School. He was married to Marguerite DeMott on May 4, 1932 in Angola, Indiana. He was a farmer on the family farm in Hope Township. He was a member of lhe First United Methodist Church of Hastings and the Barry County Farm Bureau. Mr. Tobias is survived by his wife, Margu­ erite; three daughters, Mrs. Jack (Margie) Slocum of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Phillip (Pauline) Armstrong of Hastings, Mrs. Donald (Lois) Bowers of Hastings; four sons, Edger (Phyllis) Tobias of Wheaton, Illinois, Ron (Carol) Tobias of Nashville, Jerry Tobias of Hastings, Richard (Virginia) Tobias of Nashville; 21 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 30, at Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Burial was at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Association. awana begins Sept. 7 6:30 to 8:15 P.M. The regular bus route will run. If you need a ride call the church 948-8004. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings Harold D. Aspinall ATTEND SERVICES Hasting* Atm GRACE Ll'THkiAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St., Michael Anloe. Pauor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Sept. 4 - 8:00 Holy Communion. 9:15 Church School (All sge*). 10:30 Holy Communion. Saturday. Sept. 3 10:30 Adult Memb. 8:00 NA. Tuesday. Sept. 6 - 7:00 YG 4-6 Plann. Wednesday. Sept. 7 - 7:00 Sarah Circle. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Edeen A. Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. Sept. 4 - 9:30 Worship Ser­ vice Nursery provided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH-AM and FM. Monday, Sept. 3 - Office Closed. Wednesday. Sept. 7 -1:00 Circle 4. in the dining room. 1:30 Circle 3. at the home of Agnes Smith. 7:30 Circle 5. at the horn of Jeanne Mebenbach. 7:30 Circle 6. at the home of Sue Awnick. Thuriday. Sept. 8 - 9:00 Circle 2. in the dining room. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.: Worship II s.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. RARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings. Ml 49058. Nor­ man Herron, Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m., Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m Free Bible Correspondence Course. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith, Rector. Sunday Schedule for Sum­ mer months (Memorial Day through Labor Day): Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7.-00 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian ex­ perience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. ■Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH. 307 E. Msnhali. Rev. Steven Palm, Futor. Sunday Morning Sunday Scbuol.-10:00 Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Services. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, ‘The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible.'’ 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289 Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:43, daises for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:00 (Elem. Bi bie Qua Teams at 3.-00). Bible Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM dub for girts and GBB club for boys.. The Church Page is Paid . . »y The Hastings Banner, lhe C .arches, and these Local Businesses: Mcoes acuix Huumacr Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAHMS • LOAN ASSOCIATION COLEMAN AGENCY at Hrnttap, Im. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. JefTenon. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 p;m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banfield Church; Worship Service 9.-00; Church School Mon­ day. 4:15 to 5 JO p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barrett. Asst. to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children’s Choir). Sunjay morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedai Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun­ day School al 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hangerink. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Insurance lor your life. Hemo, business end Cor WMN FUNERAL WONKS — HhMU FLEXFABMCONPOMTEO of Hmtings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS a—fc.rFJXC H. ’’Proscriptions'* -118 S. Jefferson • MS-3424 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. HASTINGS FIRM GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook M. — Hostings. Mrchigon years with the Galesburg-Augusta Schools until his retirement in 1984. He served with the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Aspinall was a member the Delton V.F.W. Post #422 and a life member of the Simmons-Williams American Legion Post #484 of Hickory Comers. Mr. Aspinall is survived by his wife Jose­ phine; two daughters, Mrs. Michael (Connie) Scotsman of Galesburg and Mrs. Eugene (Carolyn) Scotsman of Kalamazoo; two grand­ daughters; one sister Mrs. Carl (Marilyn) Hulsebos of Vermontville; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins He was preceded in death by a brother Howard in 1984. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 28, 1988 with Rev. Elmer Faust officiating. Graveside services were under the direction of the Hickory Comers American Legion Post #484 and the Delton V J.W. Post #422 at East Hickoiy Comers Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Marion B. Steinhaus AUGUSTA - Marion Bonner (Lawrentz) Steinhaus, 73, of 201 Meadow Drive, died Tuesday, August 23, in. Arrowood Nursing Home, where she had been a patient since July 25. She was bom in Highland Park, Illinois, and had lived in Augusta since 1958. She previous­ ly lived in the Level Park area. She was employed by the Kellogg Company for 18 ’A years, until retiring in 1971. She was a member of Bedford Chapter 471 Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Steinhaus is survived by two daughters, Donna Owen of Galesburg and Nancy Roe of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma; a son, James Bonner, Jr. of Battle Creek; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three sisters, Helen Turley of Battle Creek, Ruth Samborski of Springfield and Verna Chilson of Delton; and a brother, George Lawrentz of Holiday, Florida. Her husband, James Bonner, Sr., died in 1976. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, August 30, at Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Nashville Area Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. 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He was employed for 25 12 MONTH CD 8.00% PIONEER BANK North Branch' i 80C 622 1889 313 688 3051 ♦ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1, 1988 — Page 5 Hastings has new postmaster Middlemiss-Poland united in marriage Hesterlys to observe 40th wedding anniversary Vesta Hershberger to celebrate 80th birthday Byron and Betty Hesterly of 4465 Carlton Center, Freeport will celebrate their 40th wedding arpriversary with an open house Sept. 4 from 3-6 p.m. at 828 E. Madison St. Hastings. Byron Hesterly and Betty Martin were mar­ ried Sept. 5. 1948 at lhe brides home. Rev. Kennard Schaibly, uncle of the groom, officiated. The Hesterly's have two sons and three grandchildren. The celebration is hosted by their family. Vesta Hershberger will celebrate her 80th birthday on Sept. 8. The occasion will be celebrated with an open house Sunday, Sept. 11, from 2-5 p.m. at 140 Amasa, Woodland. Her daughters and family will host the party. No gifts, please. Barry County Marriage Licenses Lake Odessa News The Lakewood schools began their fall term on Monday. Aug. 29. but will be out over Labor day. Many projects in the buildings and others have been completed, or most of them. Quite a few changes have been made in the staff in some departments, as well as hours. The Lakewood Board of Education ap­ pointed a citizen’s committee last winter to study the problems and needs of the schools. The board accepted the recommendations, resulting in a vote on Sept. 24 on a new bond issue in a special election. Residents are changing a lot of real estate lately.------ — Mr. and Mrs. Steve Runyan have sold their home on Lakeview Drive to Abe Davis owner of a local tavern. The Runyans bought the house of Robert and Lynda Cobb, also on Lakeview Drive, and they have purchased the home of the Max Deckers, who purchased the home of the late Laura Tasker on Sixth Avenue. Florence Fetterman has sold her home on Fourth Street to Mr. and Mrs. Krepps of Lan­ sing. who will soon be moving here. The VFW Post and Auxiliary will begin serving breakfasts on Sunday mornings at the hall on Sept. 11. Hours from 7 to 11 a.m. A son, Royce Raymond, weighing six pounds, one and a half ounces, was bom to Norman and Rhonda Harris of Ionia at the Ionia County Memorial Hospitii. Grand­ parents are Robert and Donna Yeomans of Ionia and the late Royce McCord and Norman and Marian Harris of Lake Odessa and great grandmothers are Evelyn Yeoman of Lansing and Sarah Harris of Belding. Dave and Gwen O’Mara of Ionia have an­ nounced the birth of a daughter. Molly Louise, bom at the Ionia County Memorial Hospital. She weighed nine pounds, 13 ounces and joins a brother. Ryan, age 3 and a sister, Meagan. 6, at home. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Schray of Sunfield and Mr. and Mrs. Tom O'Mara of Ionia: great grandmothers are Em­ ma O’Mara and Francis Shoemaker of Lake Odessa and Hazel Kennedy of Lansing. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Neinhaus and fami­ ly moved Saturday to Holland, where he is Hope C. Middlcmiss of Freeport became lhe bride of Wade A. Poland of Middleville Jan. 16. 1988, at. the Freeport United Brethren Church. The Rev. Jerry Drummond performed the ceremony. Deana Holbcn, cousin of the bride, was maid of honor. Michael Henning, friend of the groom, was best man. Parents of the couple arc Mr. and Mrs. Gary Middlcmiss of Freeport and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Poland of Middleville. An open house was held after the ceremony at the home of the bride's parents. The bride-groom is stationed in Norfolk, Va.. where lhe couple now resides. employed. They resided in the Pat Jack house on Third Avenue while he was employed at the Plumb's Vaiu-Rite Foods in Lake Odessa. Ray and Ann Strecker of Troy made a trip to Lake Odessa for a short visit with her mother, Ruth Peterman, before attending the wedding of Jane Wacha and John Lich at Sun­ field. They also attended the reception that followed. Guests came from Reed Chy. Big Rapids. Grand Rapids, Carson City and Kalamazoo for the 40th anniversary of the Merton Garlocks at a dinner gathering hosted by their daughters. Karen Morse of Richland and Kay Barcroft of Carlton Center. Members and spouses of the Chancel Choir of Central United Methodist Church were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Willice Wilson on Jackson Road, Saturday evening, Aug. 20, with a barbecue supper. A member of the speakers’ bureau of the “Lakewood Kids Count" committee will make a presentation at the first fall meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society Thursday evening, Sept. 1. at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Manor. There also will be some historical information on local schools. The summer Wednesday evening church school program of Central UMC has conclud­ ed after another successful season. Classes will resume on Sunday. Sept. 11. This year, there will be a "Wonderful Wednesday" program for children through sixth grade from 3:30 to 5 p.m. each week. This will include singing, stories and activities. Rehearsals will resume for the "Friends Forever" musical play to be presented in November. This play cast is comprised of youth from four churches. The Herbnick plant on Bonanza Road is changing daily, with work now being done on drains and water supply, at the same time as work on the buildings. The next meeting of the Ionia County chapter of MARSP will be on Thursday. Sept. 15, at the Ionia Masonic Temple between Mt. Olivet Cemetery and the G.E. Credit Union building. There will be a travel program on China. Reservations may be telephoned to Leah Abbott at 374-8321. Juan Falcon. Jr.. 27 of Milwaukee, Wise, and Barbara Putkcla, 26 of Hastings. Kirk Kulikowski. 24 of Dowling and DeAn­ na Lewis, 19 of Middleville. Beniamin Curtis, 21 of Nashville and Deb­ bie Cook, 20 of Nashville. Lewis McNeely, 22 of Freeport and Sonya Stahl. 19 of Freeport. Donald Lincoln. 34 of Nashville and Tina Hammon. 25 of Nashville. Thomas Nietering, 42 of Grand Rapids and Carol Frederickson, 36 of Delton. Pennock Hospital Birth Announcements IT’S A GIRL Carol Scobey-Harshman and James Har­ shman. Aug. 25. 7:03 p.m., 7 lbs. Michelle Skorna and Virgil Thompson of Middleville. Aug. 21. 9:38 p.m.. 7 lbs.. 714 ozs. Jimmy and Diane Sweat of Delton. Aug. 28. 8:25 a.m.. 7 lbs.. 6V4 ozs. Deana Amalco of Hastings. Aug. 26. 11:55 a.m., 9 lbs., 1016 ozs. Linda Peake and Mark Smittcr of Hastings. Aug. 26. 9:51 a.m.. 7 lbs., 1 oz. Judy Cotant of Hastings, Aug. 24. 10:36 p.m.. 7 lbs.. 4'4 ozs. IT’S A BOY Ryan and Brenda McKelvey of Hastings. Aug. 29, 1:51 p.m.. 6 lbs. Daniel Michael Andrew Ayres born to Dar­ rin Ayres and Melissa Hager. Sunfield. Aug. 15. 8:00 p.m.. 5 lbs.. 1016 ozs., 18" long. Grandparents: Richard and Sharon Hager and Dan and Joy Ayres. Great-grandparents: Bud and Ilene Sutphen, Milo and Bonny Reed. Frank and Elaine Stanger and Keith and Ilene Ayres. Great-great-grandmother: Eva Jackson. Matthew Joseph Duffy was bom Aug. 22 to Dan and Theresa Duffy at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He weighed 9 lbs., 9 ozs. Proud grandparents are Joe and Sharon Duffy of Hastings and Pete and Linda Daunt of Grand Blanc. Kevin and Sharon (Bishop) Wyman arc pleased to announce the birth of their son, Michael Joe. on August 4. at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Michael weighed 10 lbs., 7 ozs. at birth and was 2216 inches long. He joins a brother David (7) and sister Laura (5) at home in Nashville. He was bom on his great-grandfather’s 80th birthday. Great­ grandparents are Herbert and Thcssie Spence of Coming. Arkansas. Maternal grandparents are Phil and Joyce Bishop of Woodland. Paternal grandparents arc Joe and Pat Wyman of Saranac. Charlie Johnson of Grand Rapids has taken over as the new postmaster in the Hastings office. Johnson, a 16-year veteran with the U.S. Post Office, has served in temporary and per­ manent positions in Delton, Otsego, Plainwell and Kalamazoo. His most recent assignment was as postmaster with the Otsego office. "Our intent is to give you the best service we can give you by my experience and the employees here," said Johnson before his swearing in Friday afternoon. Johnson says there is a long ladder to climb in the postal service, and at each level, special criteria must be met, he says, be it customer service, human services, contractual knowledge or the ability to work with people. He replaces Loretta Liggins, who has been promoted to a postal assignment in El Centro. Calif. Johnson and his wife, Cheryl, have three daughters. Osbornes to observe 40th wedding anniversary Bob and Iva Osborne, Osborne Farms, 7165 Osborne Rd., Delton, will observe their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children Sunday, Sept. 4, at their daughter's home in Otsego. Mr. Osborne and the former Iva Belson, were married Sept. 11, 1948, at the home of Mrs. Osborne’s parents in Doster, Michigan. Their fotir children and their spouses are Ken­ neth and Annie Osborne, Delton; Diana and Tom Gilmer, Otsego; Larry and Valerie Osborne, Hickory Comers; and Donald and Denise Osborne, also of Delton. They also have ten grandchildren. Mr. Osborne has farmed all of his life and recently retired from the Kellogg Company after 38 years. He also retired as a school bus driver of more than 30 years for the DeltonKellogg Public schools. Mrs. Osborne retired as a secretary after 21 years with Delton-Kellogg Public schools. Cheryl Johnson holds a Bible for her husband, Charlie, as he Is sworn in as the new Hastings postmaster by Randy Heath, director of field operations out ol Kalamazoo. BIGXBUY! Your dependableJew.ler elnce 1931 There’s lots to do and see...at HOME! Spend the weekend in Barry County! HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30; Frt. til 8 p.m. Visa MasterCard Discover Card Layaway Plan Many Prefer Our New Bi-Weekly Payment Plan — Here’s How it Works: Open Labor Day Nursing Home Insurance For Folks Age 50-84 dan pay up to S130 a day. Policy GR-7A1 September 5 Prescription drug benefits aiso available (Form 172V). Cali today for FREE FACTS in­ eluding costs, exceptions, limita­ tions. and renewal provisions. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for your shopping convenience. Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments Sounds Interesting. But, You Want More Details... Just call or visit the National Bank of Hastings Mortgage Department. Our Home Mortgage specialists will provide you with detailed information on Bi­ Weekly Mortgages or our regular Fixed Rate Plans. Sales Representative P.O. Box 121, Hastings, Ml 49058-0121 ■E® JCPenney =sn Bi-Weekly simply means that you make your house payment every other week. Instead of writing one large check once a month, you pay half every two weeks. So, rather than making twelve big monthly payments a year, you make 26 smaller ones every two weeks. The two extra payments make the difference. (616) 323-0982 BANKERS LIFE AND CASUALTY ,,, / H. *«ry,w. 388? 63 ATIONAL ANK of ASTINGS West State at Broadway Member FDIC Ail Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1. 1982 Cut a Good Deal Ann Landers SAVE on New John Deere Hay and Forage Equipment Now, you can cut a good deal on any of this John Deere hay and forage equipment: • Round Balers • Square Balers • Mower/Conditioners • Self-Propelled W'tndrowers • Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters • Pull-Type Forage Harvesters Choose the money-saving way you want to pay. • Cash Discounts, OR • 0.0% Financing for up to 18 months, OR • 7.5% Financing for 36 months I’? We're ready to deal on this John Deere equipment. Come see us today. And also ask about our $600 Pick a Team discount offer. Fiiunring ubject to approved credit. Fence the neighbors out Dear Ann lenders: My husband and I bought our first house last year. It's our dream house. We went way over budget to buy it. The problem is our next-door neighbors. They have a wreck of a car in front and live like pigs. \Vc are sick of looking at the junk piled up in their driveway . There arc mounds of dirt everywhere and ditches for pipes that were never laid. They started to paint the ex­ terior and never finished it. My husband has been inside their home and they don't even have flooring. They live on the concrete slab. These slobs have been pleasant and friend­ ly. which is why we haven't said much. But my husband and I have worked hard to make our yard and house look nice, and this tacky dump next door cheapens the entire neighborhood. We're ashamed to have guests over. Other than putting a 10-foot fence between our house and theirs, what can we do, Ann? We need some sound advice on how to protect our investment without alienating our neighbors. - Fed-Up in Texas. Dear Fed: The fence is the best idea. You could also plant shrubs that would block out the neighbors completely. Slobs don't change. They are accustomed to letting it all hang out and sec themselves as easygoing, laid-back folks who take life as it comes. quit smoking. Another friend is fat because she got a divorce. Still another one gained 40 pounds because she now has to cook for her husband, who is on a special diet. The most common excuse is. “I just had a baby." These are nothing but alibis and I’m sure you've heard them all. Incidentally, the first woman's hysterectomy was seven years ago. The husband "Mary" cooks for is not fat, and "the baby" is now 4 years old. One of my friends has gotten so heavy that her knees hurt and she is using canes. The woman refuses to acknowledge that perhaps her knees can't carry the extra 100 pounds she's put on in lhe last 2Vi years. She says they went bad when she started to jog. Ann. please tell these women that obesity is the death kneel to good health and looks and that diets work only if you stick to them. Do you know of a sure-fire way to lose weight? Please address this problem in your column. I miss my thin friends in -- Longview, Texas. Dear Longview: Gimmicks won’t work. To lose weight and keep it off, you must change your entire approach to eating. This means breaking old habits and learning a whole new way of life. It's tough because eating is one of the most fundamental pleasures of life. But implemen­ ting a new mindset can be done, and the results arc enormously rewarding. Also, los­ ing excess weight will add years to one’s life and build self-esteem. Any sure way to lose weight? Dear Ann Landers: 1 am sick and tired of my friends being fat and getting fatter. Last night, another pal called me all excited to say she is on a diet and has lost six pounds. "That's great." I told her. Then later in the conversation, she said, "Fvc gained 30 pounds since I last saw you." I was speechless. This stunning girl is only 5-foot-l. She says she is fat because she had a hysterectomy and THORNAP 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hastings 616-945-9526 Transvestite considers option Dear Ann Landers: I’m a 51-year-oldmale who has been dressing in women’s clothing since I was a child. My mother thought it was cute when I asked if she could put lipstick and dresses on me. but, of course, she didn’t let me go to school like that. I have never appreared in public dressed as a woman, although I’ve been wearing lace panties and bras for several years. From time to time I felt it wasn't right so I would quit, - INSURED CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT 6 Month 8.20% $10,000 Minimum Deposit 1 Year 8.40% 55,000 Minimum Deposit 2 Year 8.75% $5,000 Minimum Deposit 3 Year.§.85% $51000 Minimum Deposit 5 Year 9.05% $5*000 Minimum Deposit SUMMER'S Issuers name available on request FSI.IC or FDIC intuited to S100.000. May be subject to interest penalty for early withdrawl. Effective 8'25/88. Sub|ect to availability. SPECIALS Stop in or call today for all the details. MARK D. CHRISTENSEN 118 E. Court St.. Hastings • 945-3553 Mamter Near Wrt Suck E«Mnge. inc M8 LOB PPiGE We planned these buys with the Flexsteel factory: Choose wall recliner or rocker recliner and get two at one terrific price. Long lasting comfort with all the quality features of Flexsteel: kilndried hardwood frames and lifetime warranties on seat spring and reclining mechanism. 'UsC»«^yaiit flexsteee q5jJ Ample, comfortable, waffle-tufted back, and plumply padded rolled arms. TWO FOR ;$69900 A favorite silhouette combines rolled arms, button tufting on back and seat. Open-arm styling with padded bentwood arms, channel tufted back with shirring on front. Tee seat cushion. mb ' J TWO FOR : $79900 { JC J V V ^X X X SERVING STEAKS Sirloins & Sizzlers • Pizza Submarines Calzone Spaghetti Ziti • Dinners • Appetizers What are the signs of alcholism? How can you tell if someone you life is an alcholic? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize It. How to Deal With It. How to Conquer It" wilt give you the answers. To receive a copy, send $3 and a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Woodland News The regular Saturday morning men's prayer breakfast, usually held at "Our Place" in Woodbury, will be at Woodland United Methodist Church Sept. 3 at 7 a.m. The men will eat at the Homecoming pancake breakfast and. if necessary, hold their usual short meeting upstairs in the church sanctuary. Men from all Lakewood area churches participate in this weekly breakfast. The pancake breakfast is part of the Woodland Homecoming celebration and is open to lhe public for a free-will offering from 7 to 9 a.m. Woodland Annual Homecoming celebra­ tion will open Friday evening at 6:30 with the first game of the annual slow-pitch softball tournament in Herald Classic Memorial Park. Saturday will include an art and crafts show, horseshoe toumments, booth games and eat stands all in the park; a parade at 1 p.m. on Broadway and Main Streets from the school to the park; sesquicentennial movies in the village office at 2 and 8 p.m.; and a chicken barbecue by the Woodland Lions Club from 4 to 7 p.m. in the park pavilion. Sunday events will be water games on Main Street, sponsored by the Woodland Fire Department at 2 p.m., and a gospel concert at 7 p.m. with the Woodland Gospel Singers at Woodland United Methodist Church. There will be softball games in the park all day Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Twenty teams are registered for the tournament. Russell Brodbeck is home recovering from hip surgery done at Pennock Hospital. He is doing well. Shirley Kilmer is the new part-time clerk at Woodland Post Office. She is working several hours a week. Woodland Lions Club met Tuesday evening in the new maple paneled room at the Woodland Towne House. After dinner, they held a short business meeting and finalized plans for the chicken barbecue they will hold Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the park. Art Meade brought a guest. Lucy Jordan returned home Wednesday after being gone six weeks. She spent two Miller’ SJMJ StMaSL HOKE IMPROVEMENT LOAN ACCOUNT O FIRST0! AMERICA- by Catharina Luca* weeks in Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, where she had surgery on her knee. The following four weeks she spen' at the home of her daughter, Jeanette Meringa (Mrs. Kenneth Merenga) in Grand Rapids so that she could return periodically to the hospital for necessary therapy. Lucy is the retiring Woodland Township treasurer and will be one of two grand marshals in the Woodland Homecoming parade on Saturday. The Enness-Kantner family enjoyed a gettogether on Sunday. Sixteen members of the family went to the Ionia Masonic dinner, then returned to the Kantner farm for the after­ noon. They were Earl and Lurene Enness; Ella Enness Kantner and her husband, Mar­ vin; Tammy Kantner Seyster and her hus­ band, Jim, Amy and Nicole Seyster; Michael Kantner and his wife, Gloria and Sara and Mitched; Eric Kantner and his wife, Kelly, daughters Erica and Tawni. Also from Woodland attending the Ionia Masonic dinner were Hildred and Lawrence Chase, Vem and Ruth Newton, Victor Eckardt, Betty Smith and Evelyn Goodrich, with Jim and Cathy Lucas. The Rev. Cliff Randall was back at Zion Lutheran Church Sunday after returning from a two-week vacation. He and his family spent the first week in Muskegon visiting with Bar­ bara’s parents. While there they visited area parks and attractions. They relumed home on Sunday, and on Monday, Barbara returned to work and Pastor Cliff took Carrie and Colin to Harrison, where they stayed in a cabin owned by his mother. They visited Harral Woods, Higgins Lake and Rose City, all places Cliff remembered from when he was a child. He said he had not been there for 25 years and was surprised at the many changes in the ares. Last week, Steve and Diane Barnum moved out of the home on Martin Road, where they have lived for several years. They will stay with her mother, Mary Mulford, while they build a new home on wooded land between Brown Road and Little Thomapple River. Probate Cwrt Probate Cairt NOTICE OF MAKING TEMMNAT10N OF PARENTAL RIGHTS PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF WEARING File No. 2260 In th* matter of JESSICA ARIS DAWN BROWNE. Adoptee TO: Gory Timothy Brown* 10442 Raymouth Rancho Cordova. CA 95670 TAKE NOTICE: On Sept. 22. 1988 at 10:00 a.m.. in ih* Probat* courtroom. Van Bur*n County Cour­ thouse. Paw Paw Str**t, Paw Paw. Michigan, before Hon. Frank D. Willis, Probale Judge a hear­ HI* No. 88-19961-SE Estat* of HAZEL BILLINGS, DECEASED. Social Security No. 379-24-2472. TAKE NOTICE: On September 15. 1988 at 2:00 p.m., in th* probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Sha--' Judg* of Probate, a hearing will be held on th* Petition for Commencement of Proceedings. Creditors of the deceased or* notified that all claims against th* estat* may be presented to Marian Payne, 7527 Boulder Bluff Drive, Jenison, Michigan 49428, and proof thereof, with copies of the claims, filed with the Court on or before December 24, 1988. Notice is further given that th* estate will be thereupon assigned Io persons ap­ pearing of record entitled thereto. The last known address of the deceased was 3081 Big Cedar Lake, Delton, Michigan 4*046, her Social Security number was 379-24-2472. and the date of death of sold deceased was Jun* 24, 1987. August 24, 1988 David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 616/945-9585 Marian Payne 7527 Boulder Bluff Drive Jenison, Michigan 49428 (9/1) ing will be hold on th* PETITION TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. Th* low provld*» that you should be notified of this hea-ing. If you fall to appear at this hearing YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS MAY BE TERMINATED. Dot*: 8-17-88 Charles R. Bear (P34107) UAW-GM LEGAL SERVICES PLAN 500 W. Crosstown Parkway Kalamazoo. Ml 49008 (616)381-3351 SUZAN MAE SCHULENBERG 28198 64th Avenue Lawion, Ml 49065 (616)624-1738 (9/1) HEARING - HOPE TOWNSHIP Change to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance I I j CONDITIONED | DOWNTOWN MIDDLEVILLE FURNITURE & CARPET STORE DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. 945-2091 Dear Arm Landers: My husband and 1 have been married for 12 years. We arc both 34 years old and have three beautiful children. We love each ocher very much. The problem: My mother-in-law (I’ll call her Linda) refuses to give us any background information about her family. All we know is that in the 1940s she left her hometown and has cut all ties to the past. She will not tell anybody the names of her parents, grand­ parents, aunts, uncles or cousins. We don’t even know her birthday. The woman refuses SEPTEMBER 8, 1988 — 7:30 P.M. OPEN 9 a.m. ’til 8 p.m. Monday & Friday; 9 a.m, ’til 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS Couple has right to know past to talk about her past and won’t give us health histories that we feel we are entitled to. I’ve come up with an idea. I want to place an ad in lhe St. Louis paper with Linda's real name and ask her relatives to make themselves known to us. Hopefully somebody will surface. My husband wanted me to ask you if wc have the right to dig up Linda's past, or docs she have the right to keep it to herself? If Linda finds out we are trying to get a family history she will have a fit. We love her but feel that we have a right to know these things. My husband and I will follow your recommendations. - Lost Family in St. Louis. Dear St. Louis Family: You have a right to know the medical history of your antecedents. For example: Does cancer run in your family? How about diabetes? Parkinson’s? Alzheimer’s? Kidney problems? Heart trou­ ble? Mental illness? Ask your clergyman or family doctor to in­ tervene on your behalf. If Linda will not listen to reason, tell her that you will run the ad, which is sure to result in humiliation for her and cause a family rift. She has no right to deny you this information. Legal Notices FLEXSTEEL RECLINER F»« UPHOLSTERED FURNHUHE but there was always an irresistible urge to start dressing again and I would give in to it. I am not a homosexual and have no interest in men. I am 6 feet tall, have a bass voice and a fair-sized Adam's apple. I could imitate the ways of a female but am afraid I could never make it as a woman because of the things I have mentioned. I finally got up the courage to ask your ad­ vice. Ann. These are my options. Please help me choose: 1. Try to stop dressing up forever. 2. Keep doing it privately, as I have been. 3. Keep at it and have my external sex organs removed. They are a nuisance to me and I would like to be rid of them. 4. Have a sex-change operation and keep it quiet, living as a man publicly and a woman privately. - Near North in Chicago. Dear N.N. Chic.: If you can manage with option No. 2, it would be the best way to go. Surgery should be done only when there is an overwhelming desire to change one’s sexual identity. It involves several operations, is costly, painful, and requires intensive psychological counseling. Eat In or Out... We Cater All Occasions PHONE ■ 795-7844 HOURS: 11:30 «.m. to 1 p.m.; Closed Mondays SUNDAY, OPEN 4 to 9:30 P.M. HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL on M-43 between Shultz and Head Lake Rds. Item to be changed: 1. Eliminate the Township Board of Appeal process, Article III, Sec. 3.4 — Appeals of decisions. This is due to P.A. 637 of 1978, Sec. 23A — The Township Board does not have jurisdiction to hear appeals from lhe Township Zoning Board of Appeals. At the hearing all Interested parties will De heard, or written comments may be mailed to Johnnie Bishop, Chairman, Hope Township Planning Commission. 7700 Lammers Rd., Delton, Ml 49046. HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1, 1988 — Page 7 From Time to Time... NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tues­ day, September 20.1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers, Hastings, Michigan. by—Esther Walton The meeting is to consider the application of Rick Steele, of 828 S. Jefferson St., to erect a pool closer to the street than allowed, and a fence shorter than required, on property legally described as the S ’Zz of Lots 1168 & 1169 of the Cily of Hastings. Said variance is contrary to Section 3.155 of the Zoning Ordinance. Hastings Building Products roots go back to post-WWil Minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, Ci­ ty Hall, Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk I0NIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. coupon- SUNDAY BUFFET PRIME RIB The Metal Tile plant In the early 1950s was credited with Improving a former "blighted” area in the block between Walnut and Grand streets along Fall Creek. If you want to know about the Hastings Building Products company and you ask an older resident, ask about Metal Tile. Metal Tile was the original company's name and many still refer to the company by that name. The firm was started in Hastings in 1946 by Albert Silvers. Albert Silvers immigrated io the United States in 1896 from Lithuania when he was three years old, and was orphaned when four years old. Not much is known about his early childhood, other than that he was raised in the Jewish faith, lived in Troy, N.Y.; Pro­ vidence, R.I.; Chicago. III.: and Lincoln. Neb. He was married in 1938 to the former Roberta Stone at Lincoln. Silvers came to Hastings January 15, 1943, from Union City. Ind., where he had been president of the Silvers-Danches Company. Here he was president of the Silvers-Rich Company, which later became the Producers Egg Company. The firm produced dried eggs during World War n. It was one of several he operated in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio to produce dried eggs to feed the troops. With him in this enterprise were Richard Cotter, Roland Hall, and James Cotter. It is reported that James Cotter oversaw every block and piece of steel put into the Aluminum Company's buildings. Cotter retired rrom the company in 1980s. As GI's around the world thankftilly saw the war draw to its end. Silvers thoughtfully regarded the future. He was certain of one thing, that dried eggs weren’t going to be a hot selling hem. Today. 40 years later, we use dried eggs in many products without a second thought. Silvers started to look around at the im­ mediate prospects. A salesman by instinct, he thought in terms of need. He became in­ terested in the building industry and correctly anticipated the tremendous post war boom. Just about the time most GI's had shed their uniforms, Silvers found what he was looking for. a new process for painting and processing aluminum wall tile. He decided io go into business. As he was living in Hastings and liked the community, so he looked around here for a suitable site. But it wasn't easy to find one. He settled on the only available space, an old grain elevator the old Smith & Veit elevator off Green Street along the old New York Cen­ tral Siding. The building was 17 feet wide and 170 feet long. It sat on the east side of the tracks toward Fall Creek. By February of 1947 he had started to build his new factory. Leaving only one wall of the original grain elevator. Silver’s had the plant enlarged to three times its size and open for operations by the first of May. This was an amazing achievement because building materials were very scarce right after the war time. Before the year was out. the factory an­ nounced another expansion. This time a 42 by 30-foct addition was to be built on the south end of the then-present building. According to a Dec. 9, 1948, Banner arti­ cle, “Recently, a new front was erected on the north end of the old Smith and Veit elevator, which now houses the modem plant that fabricates aluminum into metal wall tile for both interiors and exteriors. The exterior tile recently was added to the company's line and was used to beautify the new front of the factory, located off Green Street along the New York Central siding. The siding has also been used to beautify the Stand Theater front.” Converting the grain elevator into a produc­ tion plant proved easier the making the first wall tiles. A Hastings Banner article on the history of the company, dated Nov. 26. 1964. described the early trials and tribulations. The simple process for painting and sump­ ing the wall tiles was anything but simple As one long-time employee put it. “We worked for the scrap dealer at first.. .pushed scrap out the back door as fast as we could bring good ■octal in lhe front.” Tlx bugs were finally worked out and what had been essentially an idea became truly a process. It was during these difficult days that Hastings established its criteria of top quality. Despite the production problems, there was no such thing as "almost right." First impres­ sions on lhe market were considered critical. The goal was to build a good reputation from a solid foundation. The basic production problems during these early days were complicated by the primitive nature of the aluminum industry. Alloys were limited in range and material of any type was still on the scarce side, so the production crew at the embryonic Metal Tile Products Com­ pany took “what we got and tried to make it work." It wasn't enough that the metal itself was of unpredictable quality, but the state of the pain­ ting art was even less advanced, and the heart of the production process was painting the tiles before lhe metal was stamped. Here the young company took on the role of a true pioneer. The paint line certainly came under the headings of “almost anything." The first task was finding the formula for paint that would cover the aluminum. Next was the matter of marking it stick during the stamping operations. The search for the right formula required sheer determination and once the mix was right, it was a relatively simple matter to rig up a spray line. But baking the painted metal to provide the bond proved d different matter. The first ovens were primitive, essentially a series of heat lamps covered with metal. They had lo be hot. but not too hot. and there were no existing autcmatic controls. The temperature was regulated by hand-turning a bulb on and off. It required constant checking and a "good feel" for the job. If somebody forgot or guessed wrong, it meant scrap metal. One employee recalled he learned the hard way. "I fofgot to screw iri all the bulbs and ruin­ ed an Entire day^s'production. I sure hated to report this, bul knew I had to. The boss's reaction surprised me. All he said was, ‘Well we learned something today.’" This was lhe distinction between an honest mistake and sheer waste... The Banner article continued, "There were times during those trying early days when the less determined would have tossed in the towel. .. and so it was, that one by one pro­ duction problems were licked and shipments of aluminum wall tile grew in volume." Initially, eastern markets took most of the production, with sales handled through regional representatives in a manner that set the pattern for the company nationwide Jist i bution. This solid sales growth was bas­ ed on a reputation for quality product, fast delivery and excellent supporting service. By ’he end of 1948. the Metal Tile had about 60 persons working for the company. The product was being advertised nationally and it sponsored a prize on a radio quiz pro­ gram called. “Sing II Again." Silvers, noted as a kind and considerate per­ son, was known for his generosity and charitable works. He was a member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club, the Hastings Country Club, the Hastings Elks, and was a former member of the YMCA hoard and took great pride in the “Y" camp at Algonquin Lake. He also was thoughtful of his employees and was ahead of his time in the treatment of them. In December of 1949. at the company’s an­ nual Yuletime banquet and party, he announc­ ed an unsolicited pension plan for the firm's workers. According to an article dated December 22. "Silvers, speaking after the dinner, attended by about 200 distributors, dealers, employees and guests, which was held at the Odd FePows Hall, announced that a pension plan would guarantee $100 monthly pension to all workers reaching the age of 65, provided they hw* *• with the company 10 years or more. Tt. $100 would be above any pension •• urkers might receive through Social Service or from other sources." The national annual wage for 1949 was $3,000. so Mr Silvers was giving his retirees a pension equaling about 30 percent of their annual wage. The Nov. 26. 1964. article goes on to tell what happened next: “After two years of experience in the market, a packaged awning for commercial and residential application was introduced in 1949. This required considerable plant expan­ sion and lhe employment climbed from the original six who sent the product to market to over 100. in less than two years of operations." The concept of an aluminum awning was new and the product from the converted grain elevator in Hastings was one of the originals. One type awning, and a door head, is over the main entrance to the Hastings Hotel. The growth rate was "near fantastic" and the strain on production equipment required continuing expansion to meet the demands of the next several years. James Dugan, general foreman, designed the awnings and even designed the tools to make the awnings. The year 1950 was when Metal Tile began construction for a new one-story structure to house offices. The old offices had been hous- ROAST BEEF । with BAKED HAM coupon FRIED CHICKEN^^® B.B.Q. COUNTRY RIBS REG. S” 5^2.00 WITH ALL THE TKIMMINO. Hastings Building Products founder Albert Silvers (right) was known for his friendliness and ability to get along with his employees. This early 1950s picture was taken of him and his wife (far left) greeting two employees at the Metal Tile Products (as the firm was known then) annual Christmas par­ ty at the Odd Fellows Hall. ed at 120 N. Broadway in the same quarters occupied by Silvers when his Hastings opera­ tion included the Producers Egg Company. In an article dated Aug. 8, Silver is quoted. “The new structure, to front on Walnut Street, is to house all the company's offices, in addition to providing additional shipping and production space. “The building will be one story, 125 feet long and 75 feet wide, constructed adjacent to the present plant, in which is produced aluminum wall tile both for exterior and in­ teriors, aluminum awnings and aluminum moldings. The structure will have a brick front with the remainder of cement block construction..." Three years later in 1953. the demand for aluminum awnings, tile and other products made it difficult for the Hastings plant to sup­ ply awning promptly to dealers throughout the country, so the firm embarked on a program setting up 100 sub-manufacturing plants at strategic points to cope with delivery situation. “Operations at the sub-manufacturing units are carried out under a franchise from the Hastings company," related an article dated Jan. 8, 1953. “The sub-units produce aluminum awnings with dies and equipment furnished by the Iocs' firm and under its patents." The article ended with. "The Hastings firm recently completed a large warehouse south of Walnut Street and has added a marbleized tile to its lines. The marblcized tile, new to the aluminum tile field, Is unique and is meeting with popular acceptance." A major product breakthrough came in 1955 with the introduction of aluminum siding into the always competitive home building market. To conform with the expanded business of producing six different products, the corporate name was changed to Hastings Aluminum Products Inc. Joining the firm about this time was Doug Cooper, who started working with the metal tiles and today, 34 years later, is in charge of material control. "The new name," explained President Silvers in September of 1955. “not only in­ dicates that his company is the manufacturer of a variety of aluminum products, but it also brings out that the firm is located in Hastings. Throughout the building trade. Silver’s company has come to be known as “the Hastings company.” The list of their products were aluminum siding, aluminum wall tile for both exterior and interior, aluminum awnings, aluminum storm doors, and jalouies, a type of Venetian window used on the exterior of homes. The 1964 article gives the detail of the addi­ tion of aluminum siding to the company It said that the demand of siding production of quality and meeting lhe critical requirements in quantity to justify expansion into this new market required a substantial capital invest­ ment for new equipment. The transformation of the plant was com­ pleted in less than a year. The first tooling was started in 1955 and the first siding came off the line in 1956. To accommodate this new expansion, the company built three new additions. One was 130x42 feet, the second was 50x45. and tlx: third was 80x50. The company also bought the B.L Peck farm machinery building and was using that space. An article dated Sept. 15. said. "The area from Green to Grand Street between Bollwood and Michigan would hardly be recognized because of the vast im­ provements...The firm plans to construct another building 60x85 in the area east of the present Peck building and it all is to be con­ nected for full utilization of the property. "One section of the plant was erected across Fall Creek and the area on the cast side of the stream south of Walnut long ago was filled in a graveled for a parking lot..." The company had such tremendous growth and progress in such a new field of endeavor that a New York Film Company in July 1956 came and filmed the company for a pictorial TV program. ___ ONE COUPON GOOD FOR ANY mmtszl II’OO Albert Silvers suffered a heart attack and died July 27, 1957 at the age of 64. The church overflowed with business associates and friends. He was lauded as an industrialist who developed one of the city’s newest fac­ tories, and who was known for his generosity. 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Ted Armour. Matt Lumbert Gary Younq back row) Bill Karpinski. Brian Gibson. John Rea, Shawn Kwekel. 82. Joe Solski, Joe Willson. Bryan Sherry ’ Jesse Lyons Vic Connor, Marsh Evans, Bernie Oom. . ' s iuw V. UIEW* ^EMtt r.-M. . S / ’jinii 1 unw I UEIKJ LUEMI Lakewood football: (front row left to right) Nick Ackley, Dave Nurenberg, Wade Peele, Phil Savage, Joel Stoepker, Jim Warner (second row) Nate Kinsman, Scott Brandt, Scott Cusack, Chad Prysock, Larry Price, Stacey Darling, Darrell McCaul (third row) Troy Schroder, Frank Hilton, Jeff Richardson, Chad Lake, Mike Warner, Rusty Bruce (fourth row) Steve Johnson, Andy Shaw, Steve Butts, Dan Rowland, Matt Hummel, Wayne Sage, Scott Hamp (fifth row) Dave VanNoord, Mike O'Mara, Mark Helms. Defense key to Lakewood football in ’88 Lakewood’s strategy for an improved foot­ ball team is simple: bolster tne defense and make a few less mistakes a game. If the Vikings can accomplish those goals, there is no reason the team can’t at least break even this season, said sccond-ycar coach Mike O’Mara. Last year defensive breakdowns and mental mistakes were largely responsible for be team’s disapointing winlcss record. Even with the mistakes, it wasn't as if the Vikings were trampled by superior teams. Five of Lakewtxxl's nine losses were by a touchdown or less. This time around O'Mara said the Viking coaching staff is stressing the positive, such as a punishing defense. "This group will hit you." said O’Mara, whose team surrendered 17 points per game last year. Heading the defense is all-league and all­ county linebacker Wade Peele (5-9. 160) and strong safety Joel Stoepker (5-9, 165). Two other returning starters on defense in- elude cornerback Shawn Wemctte (5-7. 160) and noseguard Nick Ackley (5-9, 160) while noseguard Scott Cusack (5-10. 185) and ends Larry Price (6-0. 175) and Chad Pry sock (5-10. 170) all lettered on defense. Newcomer Phil Savage (5-9. 160) should help immediately. "We run and we hit and we have good team speed." said O’Mara of his hopefully improv­ ed defensive unit. Offensively, the team also appears improv­ ed with three key starters back. Quarterback Dave Nurenberg (6-0. 155) returns along with Ackley, the team’s leading rusher from a year ago with nearly 600 yards, and receiver Jim Warner (5-8, 150). O’Mara said both his offensive and defen­ sive lines appear suspect with only Peele returning to the offensive line and Ackley at noseguard. “We have good people, we think, there, but they’re untested.” he said. O’Mara said a plus-.500 season is not out of the question for his team. Hastings girls basketball to play in Portland Tip-Off Tournament next week Hastings kicks off the 1988 girts basketball season in the Portland Tip-Off Tournament on Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. against Mason. The other first round game in the to*” r ment pits Pewamo-Westphalia mst Portland at 8 p.m. on Sept. 8. The finals are set for Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. while the consolation game is at 6 p.m. on the same night. Pairings for Lakewood Tip-Off Tournament announce; games planned Sept. 6 and 8 Lakewood will play Lansing Sexton in the first round of the Lakewood Tip-Off Tourna­ ment on Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. The other first round game of the tourney pits Haslett against Grand Rapids Creston at 8 p.m. on the same night. The title game is scheduled for Sept. 8 at 8 p.m. while the losers play Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. Muscular Dystrophy Association Golf outing to be held Saturday in Hastings The annual Muscular Dystrophy Associa­ tion golf tournament will be held at the Hastings Country Club Sept. 3. The cost is S25 and covers greens fees, prizes and gifts. The tournament is open to both men and women and is sponsored by Cove Distributors of Hastings. Entry blanks are available at all area golf courses and other places scattered throughout Hastings or entrants can mail name, address, phone number, number of golfers in group and preferred starting time to MDA Golf Tournament. Hastings Country Club. 1550 North Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Profits go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Inexperience not an obstacle to success, says Saxon grid coach Bill Karpinski admits his 1988 Hastings football team is short on experience. That automatically doesn’t mean, however, that the first team he’s coached in nine years will be rebuilding job. Karpinski, in is first tour of duly as Hastings coach from 1975-79, compiled an outstanding 31-14 mark while winning or sharing two Twin Valley titles. Now, after (he resignation last spring of Jeff Simpson. Kar­ pinski takes over the reins and is left with 10 lettermen and seven starters back from a 5-4 Saxon squad. "We’re inexperienced, if that means anything.” he admitted "It’s important to a point, but I’ll take talent over experience.” Karpinski said it is meaningless to him that the team is so young with six sophomores and 14 juniors dominating the team. "We want to get the best player," he said. "We don’t look at it as a sophomore, junior or senior. I look at them as being the best -played available." r Karpinski hopes there is enough talent to better last year’s 3-4 league mark, and knock heads with the Twin Valley leaders. Last year Lakeview. Marshall and surprising Harper Creek all tied for the title at 6-1. “I’m optimistic." Karpinski said. “It’s hard to guess right now how effective we’ll be. We have some good football players; we just need to work and develop them." Talented, bul young. The Saxon defense has only safety Jack Hobert (5-9, 162) and tackle Chad Murphy (5-11. 195) ’back ’ as starters. Hobert started a handful of games at quarterback last year while fullback Jamie Murphy (5-9. 183) and tackle Chad Murphy and guard Jim Lenz (6-2, 193) also started in 1987. Murphy was named to the all-county team a year ago after rushing for 848 yards and eight touchdowns in only six games. Hobert gained similar honors as a punter, averaging 42 yards per kick. Other reluming lettermen include end­ defensive back Dave Clouse (5-11. 129), defensive back-guard Tim DeMott (5-9. 181), running back Dave Fouty (5-8, 151), tackle Joe Krammin (6-1, 250), end-defensive back Brandon Wilder (5-11, 140) and end Tom Shumway (5-11, 164). In listing strengths, Karpinski starts with the size of his offensive line, which averages 204. He also likes the balanced attack the Sax­ on offense is likely to have. "The quarterbacks are coming, the receivers can catch the ball, arid the runners can run," he said. "1 think we’ll have a pretty balanced attack." Defensively. Karpinski said the lineup is far from set. Strengths and weaknesses haven’t been fully exposed. "We’re still doing some experimenting there,” he said. "I think we have players who have the abilities to be good. We’re just trying to get the right kids in the right spots." Karpinski said for the second straight year balance is the word in the Twin Valley. Last year’s tri-championship could be matched again in 1988 with Karpinski expecting the league champ to have at least one. possibly even two losses. Albion is a powerhouse and should be greatly improved over last year's 3-6 showing. Harper Creek has most of its team back from a shocking 7-2 season while Marshall and Lakeview, both 8-1 a year ago. are always tough. "There isn’t one team that sticks out.” Kar­ pinski claims. "No one team looks like a shoe-in. It should be a real dogfight.” Karpinski expects his team to be in the hunt for a championship. "You always strive for that," he said. "One of our goals is to win the league cham­ pionship. 1 don’t know how the other teams look at us, but I know we’ll do the best we can." School 7:3ft Fri., Sept. 2 Frt.. Sept. 9 7:30 Frt:, Sept. 1ft Hitiadafe A 7:30 Frt.. Sept. 23 Marshall H 7:30 Lakeview Frt., Sept. 30 A Frt.. Oct. 7 Sturgis H Coldwater Frt.. Oct. 14 7:30 Harper Crt A Frt.. Oct. 21 7:30 H Delton Fri., Oct. 28 Frt. or Sat Nov. 4 or Nov. 5 Pre-Reglonals Fri. or SaL Nov. 11 or Nov. 12 Regionals Fri. or Sat. Nov. 18 or Nov. 19 Semi-Finals Sai., Nov. 28 Finals "I look to us to have a winning season." he said. "Maybe we won’t set the world on fire, but the kids have worked hard and they expect to win as opposed to just being glad to be out there." O’Mara says perennial champion Lansing Catholic Central, which escaped with only a 14-6 win over the Vikings last year, and Mason arc the Capital Circuit powers in 1988. Charlotte and Eaton Rapids tied for the junior varsity crown a year ago and could be also in contention. Lakewood High School VARSITY FOOTBALL Fri., Fri., Fri., Fri., Frt., Fri., Fri., Fri., Fri.. Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Hastings Delton Kellogg Okemos Charlotte Eaton F L.C.C. Mason Ovid-Elsie Ionia Playoff for Hastings Gold Softball Gold championship tonight The Hastings Merchants meet Bourdo’s tonight in the playoff for the championship of the Hastings Mens Gold Softball League. The game will be held at 7 p.m. at Fish Hatchery Park. Both teams tied for first during the regular season with 12-6 marks. The Hastings Merchants won two of three meetings between the teams. 13-10 and 15-14. Bourdo’s won the middle game 6-3. At 8 p.m. a playoff game for third place will be held with the Softball Club meeting the Diamond Club. Both those teams finished with 11-7 marks. Teams needed for mens softball tourney Any local team wishing to play in the Hastings Mens Softball League tournament can get in the tournament by calling 945-4394. The tournament will be held Sep:. 8-10. ' Mople Valley football: (front row left to right) Aaron Gonser, Guenther Mittelstaedt, Gary St. Onge, Greg Reid. Shawn Carpenter. Kevin Stewart, Derek Meall, Randy Heinze, Ryan Cole, Marfy Martin, Don Roscoe (second row) Matt Forel!, Kevin Cornish, Brandon Roscoe, Greg Hulsebos, Scott Furlong, Greg Flower, Kevin Pixley, David Posche (third row) Tim Bracy, Chris Sipes, Craig Henry, Alan Staskus Eric Bignail, Bob Wood, Ryan Hickey, Sean Bitgood (fourth row) Joel Wetzel, Steve Cook, Tim Rose, John Clifford, Manuel Moreno, Cody Mattson, Mike Everett, Rick Merrill, Bob Harvey. Maple Valley grid team to rebuild Guenther Mittelstaedt is in a familar posi­ tion. Little experience and a handful of starters is all the fourth-year Maple Valley football coach has to rebuild from a strong 1987 Lion team. Because of Maple Valley’s "seniors play" philosophy. Mittelstaedt annually has his work cut out for him when practice com­ mences in the middle of August. This year’s Lion squad is no exception, with 17 lettermen, but only seven starters back from an 8-3 playoff season. "We feel the older kids have paid the price and deserve the opportunity to play." saiu Mittelstaedt. Heading lhe list of key upperclassmen are four offensive linemen who started at one time or another in Scott Furlong (5-10. 210), Mike Everett (5-10, 190). Rick Merrill (6-0, 195) and Kevin Pixley (6-0, 200). The fifth return­ ing starter on offense is Greg Flower (6-0, 185) at fullback. Mittelstaedt thinks the experienced offen­ sive lines is his team’s chief strong suit while Flower gained 835 yards and averaged 6.2 yards per carry last year. Offensive end. where no one returns who played a single down, and quarterback arc looming question marks. Forcll or untested senior Bob Wood (5-10, 160) will likely get the nod at quarterback. Defensively, the secondary is manned by returnees Cody Mattson (6-2. 170) and Matt Continued on next page - Maple Valley High School VARSITY FOOTBALL Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Sept. 17 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Fowler Springfield St. Philip Bronson Pennfield Belding Olivet Bellevue Portland A H A H A H 7:: 7:: 7-.: H 7:: ' ■­ 7:C �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1, 1988 — Page 9 Wren Funeral Homes 502 S. Jefferson, Hastings 204 N. Queen St., Nashville Hastings City Bank Offices in Hastings and Middleville Member FDIC Lee's Main St. Barber Shop 210 S. Grove St. Delton, Michigan Phone 623-2629 Bosley Pharmacy 118 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan Music Center TV & VCR Sale & Service Hastings. Michigan Phone 9454284 * Hastings Savings & Loan Two perfect seasons in store for Middleville? Perfect seasons are extremely rare in any sport. The odds of back-to-back unbeaten seasons border on the astronomical. Such is the problem confronting the Mid­ dleville football team in 1988. After having swept to nine straight wins a year ago. the Trojans find themselves with 18 lettermen, but little game experience in trying to capture a second straight O-K Blue title. The bad news is Trojan coach Keith Rhines has only four starters back on offense, and one-full time returnee on defense. The good news is a solid senior class which has never lost a game in their entire Middleville grid careers. “ Toss in a pre-season rattled by the ncardecision to eliminate football, and the Trojans are not off to a solid beginning in their bid for a second straight unbeaten season. "We lost some time in pads so we’re behind," admits Rhines. "We estimate we lost 12 practices in pads. It probably hurt us more defensively because of our inexperience there." Heading the defensive returnees is Don Peters (5-11, 185) at linebacker, the lone full­ time starter. Jack Rosenberg (6-0. 150) and Todd VanTil (6-3, 175) also started a handful of games at the two end spots. "We’re very, very, very young defensive­ ly." Rhines said. "We lost nine starters, 10 depending how you look at it." Offensively, the story is much brighter. Heading the list of returnees there is two-year starter Mike Brotherton, an all-county pick at quarterback a year ago. Brotherton (64). 185) led the O-K Blue in total offense a year ago with almost 1.000 yards. He rushed for 425 yards while hitting 46 percent of his passes for 523 yards. He was involved in 15 Trojan touchdowns. Joining Brotherton in the backfield is runn­ ing back Mike Smith (6-0, 180), who Rhinqf will expect to bloom now that he’s out of th shadow of Tim Mcsecar. Also back on offense arc key linemen Burke Thompson (6-2, 190) and Andy Ordway (5-7, 187) at tackle and guard. Other returning lettermen on offense are split end Dean McNutt (6-1, 175), Jon Ran­ som (6-0. 175). Mike Scott (6-0, 200) at center. Chris VanStce (5-10. 170) at running back. Jeff Schutz (6-2. 185) at center, Scott Lewis (6-1, 205) al end and running back, Craig King (5-10, 165) at guard. Tony Marcukaitis (6-1. 190) at tackle and Bob Karel (6-0. 150) at end. Help back on defense includes Todd Kidder (5-8, 150) at noseguard, and Brian Shafer (5-11, 160) in the backfield. Rhines stays away from comparisons bet­ ween last year’s outstanding senior class and this season’s crew which has never lost a game in three years. “No two teams have the same character and makeup," Rhines said. "Last year’s team had its character and this year’s team is still trying to find its own. There are some kids emerging with moral support and leadership skills." Rhines said the O-K Blue is up for grabs with Godwin expecting a talented team, Byron Center having the fastest teams its ever had. and Lee lhe best team in recent memory. “We’re going to give some people some rough games." acknowledged Rhines. "We’ll show up, we’ll be there. ’ Middleville i-otboll: (front row left to right) Todd Kidder, Todd VanTil, Craig King, Mike Scott, Mike Brotherton Mike Smith, Burke Thompson, Jack Rosenberg, Brian Shafer, Chris VanStee, Stefan Bayens (second row) Steve Thompson Jeff Kares, Bob Karel, Jon Ransom, Jeff Schutz, Andy Ordway. Don Peters. Brian Osbun, George Stratton Scott Lewis (third row) Mike Millhouse, Matt Durkee, Howard Cook, Tom DeLooff, Scott Needham, Delbert Craven. Brod Eastwood Jodv Tyner, Scott Pennington (top row) Bo Munjoy and Kevin Rhines. ’ Offices In Hastings & Lake Odessa Phone 945-9561 — 374-8849 West Michigan Associates Insurance 219 W. State Street 945-3416 Cappon Oil Co. 1602 S. Hanover Hastings, Michigan Funeral Home Delton girls basketball: (front row, from left) Kyle Lamphier, Kim Adams, Shelly Conine, Kelly Adams, Leslie Engle, Heidi Hoffman; (back row) Dwight Lamphier, Jenny Giver, Bobbie Joe Ritchie, Autumn Lester, Kelly Durbin, Paige McBeth, and Jody Conrad. 328 S. Broadway Hastings, Michglan Thornapple Valley Credit Union 202 E. Woodlawn Ave. Phone 948-8369 Delton football: (front row left to right) Vince Boird, Lance Lamphier, Brian Dole, Don Bever, Chad Cowger, Scott Ham­ mond, Andy Bristol, Todd Leinaar, Chip Knorr (second row) Kevin Ward, Keith Ramsey, Troy Wooden, Dave Collard, Larry Haas, Mike Wilber, Dave Geren, Steve Haas, Dan Adams, Brian Campbell (third row) Coach Erb, Coach Sare, Mike Slager, John Roblyer, Marty Parshall, Darnell Riddle, Mike Campbell, Bob Loudermilk, Coach Christensen, Rob Heethuis. Grid title repeat not likely for Panthers T & M Tire Service (Formerly Sign Tire Service) 235 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan Phone 945-9549 Farmers Feed Service 1006 E. Railroad Street Hastings, Michigan Stack Agency 128 W. Mill Street Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS Chrysler, Plymouth, Dot1 .. Their season in the sun came a year ago when the Panthers breezed to a 10-1 mark, KVA championship and first-ever appearance in the state playoffs. But with the graduation of 16 starters — in­ cluding virtually ail of football’s skill posi­ tions — Delton’s football prospects are con­ siderably dimmer in 1988. Fifth-year coach Rob Heethuis, who resign­ ed last winter but later reconsidered, has nnly seven lettermen back including five players who started at least one game. He admits the proverbial “rebuilding" task awaits the Pan­ thers this fall. "Last year we won the KVA title and I feel this year’s team can pick up that winning at­ titude." Heethuis said. He expects the 1988 edition of Delton foot­ ball to be larger than a year ago, but speed and quickness — both instrumental in the Panther program — is lacking. "We don't have as much speed as we did," Heethuis said. "We could have ran against a track team last year.” Even more critical than the lack of speed is experience. Only Marty Parshall (6-4, 221) at offensive tackle. Bob Laudermilk (6-3, 225) and John Roblyer (6-1, 190) at tight end, Mike Campbell (6-1, 225) in the defensive line, and Troy Wooden (5-9, 170) in the of­ fensive line started games for the KVA cham­ pion squad. Also returning as lettermen are Kevin Ward (6-1, 170) at guard and Don Bever (5-8, 150) at defensive back. Newcomers expected to offer support im­ mediately are junior running back Dave Geren (5-10, 180) and senior end-safety Darnell Riddle (64. 175). Heethuis thinks the offensive line, where three part-time starters return, will head the list of Panther strong suits. The line averages 6-0, 190 pounds. "It’s the biggest line I can recall since I’ve been here." Heethuis said. Weaknesses include the loss of every starter at the skill positions such as quarterback, run­ ning back and the defensive sccondap'. Quarterback is up for grabs between junior Brian Dole and sophomore Todd Leinaar. Defensively, the team will be but a shadow of lhe devastating Panther unit who limited opponents to only 6.4 points per game while racking up four shutouts. "The biggest question mark with our defense is the perimiter." Heethuis said. "We have four interior people back, bul the secon­ dary is three wide open positions.” The Fishin' Line Ron Smith Greenhouse Heethuis said Paw Paw. whose only KVA loss was a 21-14 decision against lhe Pan­ thers. heads the list of title contenders. Parch­ ment is a darkhorse and Galesburg-Augusta is always representative. “There are a couple of teams with a wealth of experience and talent." Heethuis said, "but after that I say it’s even. It should be a real dogfight." Parade of Panther girl cage titles to end? The team has enjoyed almost unprecedented success the last six falls, but 1988 could bring the stiffest test in seven years for the Delton girls basketball program. After compiling an outstanding 22-1 mark while breezing to its fifth KVA title in six years, Delton lost its top six players to graduation. Left is a likely talented, but untested group of senior ballplayers whose turn in the cage limelight has come. How well then shine is yet to be determin­ ed, admits the team's coach. "We had a very successful team camp this summer and I think we might have a few sur­ prises this year," coach Dwight Lamphier said. "I think we’ll be okay." Lamphier bases his optimism on five senior returnees and three newcomers who could of­ fer much-needed help immediately. Jody Conrad at center and Bobbi Jo Ritchie at guard both saw decent amounts of playing time last year and form a solid basis for a team this fall. Joining them are senior forwards Paige McBeth, Jenny Giver, and Leslie Engle. First-year varsity players Kelli Adams and Shelly Conine at guard and Kelly Durbin at forward should break into the playing rotation quickly. Lamphier- said Panther strong suits include the abilities of Conrad, McBeth and Ritchie to pul the ball in lhe hoop. "With them we should be a strong shooting Continued on next page— Lion football, continued Forcll (5-10, 145) while linebackers Flower and Kevin Stewart (5-6, 135) also started for the Lions in 1987. Sean Bitgood (6-0, 150) was an all-SMAA pick al defensive end while Flower made the team as a linebacker. Forell was all-county in the defensive backfield. Mittelstaedt says despite the four returnees, linebacker and the secondary are lacking depth. Other returning lettermen include Eric Bignail (6-1, 190) at end, Ryan Cole (6-1, 180) at center, Randy Heinze (6-0, 175) at guard, Rayn Hickey (6-1, 175) at running back, and Manuel Moreno at (5-9, 150) at end. Mittelstaedt said the only way to answer questions about his team is game action. "We'll be able to tell more as we get into the games,” he said. "We lost 15 seniors and one offensive end transferred. That's a lot of people to lose.” He does, however, like the tradition of win­ ning football at Maple Valley. The school hasn’t suffered a losing season since 1979. "It’s unfair to say this club is as good as last year's," he said. “The kids at Maple Valley like football, they enjoy it. I don't know if last year rubbed off on this year’s group, but that's been the case for a number of years.” 1455 W. State St. Hastings, Michigan Jacobs Pharmacy 126 Orchard, Delton Phone 623-6776 126 E. State Hastings, Michigan ==G?EATLAKE5 BANCORP 10121 S. Wall Lake Rd., Delton Phone 623-5353 Wilders Auto Service 818 E. Clinton St., Hastings, Mich. Phone 945-4822 D.J. Electric Barry Cleaners Hastings Sanitary Senice 222 South Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan 321 S. 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Michigan �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1, 1988 Support the businesses who support sports programs! Lion eagers seeking third title in 4 years The horses that were ridden to two SMAA championships in three years are gone, replaced by capable players, but no stars. Eighth-year coach Jerry Reese said his Maple Valley cage team will have to be balanced if the Lions can return to the SMAA top spot after a year’s absence “I'm excited about seeing what we can do without one or two excellent players on the floor.’’ said Reese. “We’re going to have to be balanced and we’re going to have to develop confidence in the young kids. They have to feel like they can contribute." Last year's Lion team, which featured four starters who scored at 6.5 points per game or better, compiled a 19-5 mark, but could finish only second in the SMAA after grabbing titles in 1985 and 1986 with a combined 37-11 mark. Reese thinks this year's team can challenge for the league title, but still considers it a rebuilding season. Back are returning starters Karris True. Kristen Kraai and Deanna Hagon. “They have to carry us.” said Rose of his senior threesome. . Also included in the picture are junior Angie Bahs, who is currently injured and will miss the start of the season, and Lesley Dipcrt. a senior who missed most of last season with injuries. Rounding out the team are juniors Heidi Reese, Nicole Kipp and Holly Spitzer and sophomore Tammy Ashley. Reese likes his team's quickness in the run­ ning game and also on defense. Height is no problem with the 5-10 Kraai and the 5-8 True. “We're as big as we’ve ever been.” acknowledged Reese. Putting the ball in the hoop heads the list of Reese’s concerns. “Scoring is a question mark, but if those in­ dividuals develop the ability to score, we should be in the championship race.” he said. Standing in the way of an SMAA title is defending champion Pennficld. which will reap the benefits of an 18-2 jayvee team. Bronson has everyone back from a .500 season and St. Philip may have the best player in the league in 5-11 Shannon Lucas. White's Photography 436 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Phone 945-3967 Welton's Inc. 401 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan Maple Valley High School JV & VAR. GIRLS BASKETBALL Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 6 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 26 Sept. 28 Oct. 3 Oct. 5 Oct. 11 Oct. 13 Oct. 17 Oct. 18 Oct. 24 Oct. 26 Oct. 31 Nov. 2 Nov. 7 Nov. 10 Nov. 14 Gals. Augusta Athens Delton Pennflefd Olivet Hopkins Springfield ^Bronson St. Philip Middleville Hopkins Pennfield Bellevue Olivet Springfield Lakewood Bronson St. Philip Lana. Christ. Bellevue H H A A H A H A A A H H A A A A H H A H 8:00 6:00 600 600 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 5:30 6:00 6:00 6.00 6:00 6:00 5:30 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 Cinder Pharmacy, Inc. 110 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Andrus of Hastings 1435 S. Hanover Street Hastings, Michigan Maple Valley girls basketball: (front raw left to right) Kristen Karris, Karris True. Barry Carpenter, Lesley Dipert Deanno Hogon (bock row) Jerry Reese, Todd Gonser. Holly Spitzer. Nicole Kipp, Heidi Reese. Angie Bohs, Tammy Ashley. Gilmore Jewelers 102 E. State Hastings, Michigan Delton basketball, continued team," Lamphier said. Height is a minor concern with the 5-11 Conrad and McBeth, who only stands 5-6, handling the rebouinding duties. Weaknesses include the lack of inex­ perience, which will be particularly harmful 3' on defense. Lamphier believes the KVA will be ‘•more balanced" than in previous years. With the Panthers expected to be down somewhat, the championship door now swings open for 1987 runnerup Kalamazoo Christian as well as Paw Paw and Parchment. National Bank of Hastings Comer of State and Broadway Hastings, Michigan - Member FDIC- ASUMC.’ AbTNC- Tum.. Oct. 4 GIRLS VAfftHTT BASKETBALL Central Thur., Sept is Tues., Sept. 20 ^.0 Hastings Maple Valley Lakewood Gull Lake Hackett 7.-00 rjo 7:30 ?.D0 740 7X» 7J0 7.30 Tim, Oct. 11 ThuK. Oct. 13 Thurs., Oct. 20 -----— Tusa.Oct.25 Thur*., Oct. 27 Parchment Mattawan Galeoburg Galeoburg Ka». Christian Hedtatt ■ Parchment H h H Thura., Nov. 3 Mon., Nov. 7 Tuoa^Nov. 8 Tues.. Nov.'IS Larry Poll Realty .M H . i : 1600 W. Green St, Hastings 161 W. Main, Lowell ’.I Mattawan McDonalds 1215 W. State Street Hastings, Mlchglan Smith & Doster FORD 114 N. Grove (M-43) Delton, Michigan Hostings girls basketball: (front row loft to right) Lin James. Jennifer Schimmel, Jackie Longstreet. Katie Peterson, Tia DeGoo, Melissa Belson (back row) Spencer Goodyear, Tara Harbison, Carrie Schneider, Kelle Young, Cindy Purgiel, Jen­ nifer Balderson. Ernie Strong. Neil's Printing and Copy Service Young Saxon basketball team hardpressed to repeat 4th place The proverbial rebuilding year is facing the Hastings girls basketball team. With no lettermen back from an 11-10 and fourth place finisher, Hastings coach Ernie Strong will start literally from scratch this Hm Tbufs., Sept-8 Sat., Sept. 10 •SMSnooi Tm.) A 6.-00 iaArOOor 300 A 600 or *3D A&ao A 5:00 A130 A53Q Mon., Oct 10 Tara. Oct. 13 ■ubc.. Oct M AtWon Tune.. Nov. 15 Sturgis Thun, to Wed., Nov. 17 to Nov. 23 Tear to Ser„ Nov. 29 to Doc. 3 ftagtonats Wed., Frt., Sat, Doc. 7.9,10 Finals Knobloch Realtors 12393 S. Wall Lake Rd. (M-43) Delton, Michigan Phone 623-6600 year. His 11 person squad includes six juniors, four sophomores and one freshman. “We’ll be hardpressed to repeat," admitted Strong of the fourth place finish of a year ago. Juniors on the team include Katy Peterson, Jennifer Schimmel. Lin James, Jackie Longstreet. Tia DeGoa and Melissa Belson. The sophomores are Carrie Schneider, Cin­ dy Purgicl, Jennifer Balderson and Tara Har­ bison while Kelle Young is the lone freshman. Strong said despite the youth, the group ap­ pears to be clicking. “I'm encouraged by their work ethic and their willingness to improve," Strong said. "They’re nice kids and I don’t forsec any pro­ blems of any sort." Strong said that work ethic blends into lhe team’s strong suit: a quality group of junior ballplayers. “They worked together as a team last year and now they're having to do it on the varsi­ ty," Strong said. “Plus we have good speed. We’ll take advantage of both of those things." Inexperience, lack of height and no proven --orers are the three main obstacles for the team, said Strong. The team has three girls 5-8 and that docs it for height. "The good thing is there isn’t a lot of height or experience in the league this year," Strong said. Albion lost its top seven players while defending champion Marshall and Sturgis ap­ parently have the best talent returning. Barry County Lumber Home Center 225 N. Industrial Park Drive Hastings, Michigan 133 E State Street Hastings, Michigan . < J f? Youthful Lakewood set to better 12-12 record Time and patience. That’s all the Lakewood girls basketball team needs before it becomes a significant force in this year's Capital Cir­ cuit race, said the team’s coach. With six lettermen back from a 12-12 (5-5 league 4th place) team, coach Ron Coppess said there is enough untested talent to even­ tually make a run at lhe league title. "If they gain patience, this can be an outstanding team." Coppess said. “This is a team that features both speed and size and with a few breaks could go a long way." Coppess bases his confidence on senior co­ captains Shannon Potter and Tammy Casselman along with fellow seniors Marisela Galaviz. Darla Gold and Melissa Rufner. Sophomore Deanna Richard, who helped Mode O' Day Lakewood girls basketball: (front row, from left) April Johnson, Jenni Schulert, Tammi Casselman, Darla Gold, Dawn Ainsworth, Bobbie Hawley, Marisela Galaviz, Deanna Richard; (back row) Darcy Wells, Darcy Smith, Mandy France, Melissa Rufner, Shannon Potter, Michelle O’Conor, Kimber VanHouten, and Ron Coppess. Lakewood to seven wins in her nine games on varsity, is lhe other returnee. “These are some pretty hard workers," Coppess said of his team. “Before the year is out, 1 think we’ll have a nice ballclub." Specifically, Coppess likes his team’s pass­ ing and ballhandling abilities. Outside shooting is satisfactory with Gold, Galaviz and Richard. The No. 1 problem is blending together an inexperienced squad. “Chemistry is the big challenge for us,” Coppess said. “If we find it, look out.” Coppess describes the Capital Circuit as rugged again in 1988. In last year’s MHSAA all-star game, three of the 10 players were from the Capital Circuit. “h’s a lough league. It always is." Coppess said. Defending champ Okemos has most of a veteran team back and LCC and Mason should also challenge. Dewey's Car Palace Dr. McKay, D.D.S CHRYSLER, PLYMOUTH, DODGE 117 South Grove Delton, Michigan Phone 623-2120 M-43 at Sprague Rd. Delton, Michigan Phone 623-6301 Siegel, Hudson, Gee, JC Penney, Inc. 116 East State Street Downtown Hastings Automation Simplified 2396 Bedford Road Hartings, Michigan and Fisher - LAW OFFICES Hastings and Middleville ■ ■ ’' ««’ ” J WBCHFM Stereo 100 Lakewood High School JV & VAR. GIRLS BASKETBALL Sept. 6 ' Off Toum. ‘ Tip JV . Tip Off Toum. Var. sept-6 Sept. 8 Tip Off Toum. Var. Sept. 13 Portland Sept. 15 Okemos Sept. 20 Delton Sept. 22 Charlotte Sept. 27 Hastings Sept. 29 -Eaton ----------Rapids Oct 4 Caledonia Oct. 6 LCC Oct. 11 Mason Oct. 13 Okemos Oct. 20 Charlotte Oct. 22 Canada Nunkas Parkside Oct. 23 Canada Team Oct. 27 Eaton Rapids Oct. 31 Maple Valley LCC Nov. 2 LUG Nov. 11 Mason Nov. 12 Ionia M H H 8.00 W 5.00 H 530 H fttn H 530 SOD’ 5-JO 5: 00 6.-00 H 6: 00 600' 1.00 1.00 H 6:00 H 5: 30 H 6: 00 5:00 430 108 E. State Hastings, Michigan Lewis Realty 140 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Hodges Jewelry 122 West State Street Hastings, Michigan E.W. Bliss Company 1004 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan Hair Styles by Pat State Farm Insurance 1215 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan - Paul Peterson 329 W. Mill Street Hastings, Michigan Brand's Photo 112 South Jefferson Hastings, Michigan Electric Motor Service 1569 S. Hanover Street Hastings, Michigan �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1, 1988 — Page 11 Trojan eagers have talent to improve on last year Despite the loss of six seniors from last year's 10-12 squad. Middleville girls basket­ ball coach Jim Sprague says his team can stay in the hunt for an O-K Blue title this fall. With the departure of Caledonia from the league — and the Scots three titles in the last four years — the O-K Blue is thrown into a scramble, said Sprague. Newcomer Calvin Christian is pcrenially strong with experienc­ ed Comstock Park and improved Godwin and Hamilton in the race. Sprague said the situation boils down to a wide open race, which should include the Trojans. “It does.” he said. “Any one of five teams can win it. “I would expect to challenge for the con­ ference. Depending on how well we come around. I think we should." Sprague has four lettermen back — all starters at one time or another — from which to build. Senior co-captains Martha Funk and Pam Eaglen both were among the Trojans' top three players in both scoring and rebounding a year ago and head the team. Joining them are juniors Marcic Henry and Maggie James. Sprague Mid with Eaglen. James and Legal Notices Henry, the Trojans have a sound defensive team. “It's one of the better defensive teams, if not the best, we've had here." Sprague said. Sprague also likes Middleville's depth, which goes nearly 10 deep. Juniors Robin Kidder and Jenny Karel head a talented group of newcomers. Problem spots include height, where the team's frontline averages only 5-7. and shooting. “Seemingly we have good basketball fun­ damentals." Sprague said. “We just need to be consistent and that’s what we're striving for. “I'm optimistic, 1 really am. But in basket­ ball you never know what's going to happen. We have a tough schedule and if we get through our first five games. 1 look for a good Thomappl* Kellog High School JV * VAR. GIRLS BASKETBALL The Middleville girls basketball team: (Front row, from left) Gina Cline, Cathy Grube, Robin Kidder, Pam Eaglen. Martha Funk. Moggie James, Nancie Henry, (bock row) Tricia Wright, Valerie Jackiewicz, Petra Muller, Jennifer Karel, Tamee Ruffner, Anne Browne, Mandy Baerman and Sara Selleck. Lowell GR Baptist Delton Martin Caledonia Byron Center K'viile Cal.Chr. Aug. 30 Sept. 1 Sept. 7 Sept. 13 S«pt. 20 Sept. 22 Sept. 27 Sept. 29 OCL4 Oct. 6 Oct. 11 Oct. 13 Oct IB Oct. 20 Oct. 25 Oct. 27 Nov. 1 W Nov. 18 NW 15 Coma. Part Maple Valley Godwin Hamilton ;• .Byron Center K’viile Cai.Chr. T - H T M T ■ . H H H T H T H Two plead quilty to touching sleeping camper Two teen-agers accused of fondling a slumbering 20-year-old woman while she was campiag at Yjmkee Springs pleaded guilty to lesser charges Wednesday in Bany County Circuit Court. Tony D. Walker, 17, offered a guilt)- plea Diet€B I have main* Center* taine<^ my 9°a* weight for over one year at DIET CENTER. Marilyn Scheck from Hastings lost 46 lbs. and 63% inches over a year ago. to attempted entering without breaking, a 2 1/2-year offense. In exchange, charges of entering without breaking and criminal sexual conduct, fourth degree, will be dismissed by the prosecution. Darryl L. McGhee, 17, pleaded guilty to a charge of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. The more serious charge of breaking and and entering without breaking will be dismissed at the time of sentencing. The two, who reside at Boysville Home in Clinton, are accused of entering the sleeping woman's tent Aug. 3 and touching her intimately before she woke up. Sentencing for both was scheduled for Sept. 28, and they were remanded to the Barry County Jail. In other court business: A 19-year-old arrested for shooting out windows at Delton Kellogg High School iir July 1987 was sentenced Wednesday to six months in jail for attempted malicious destruction of a building over $100. Richard J. Andersen, of 2817 Circle Drive, also was ordered to pay $7,784 in restitution upon his release from jail. He was placed on a three-year term of probation. In court Wednesday, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley asked for a stiffer sentence than the zero to three months called for in the state sentencing guidelines. But Andersen asked for leniency from the court. f PREMIUM CUSTOM e^ DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE BEFORE DATE STARTED, FEB. 12, 1987 AT GOAL WEIGHT AFTER 1 YEAR, AUG. 15, 1988 1 am delighted to be able to tell you that a year later, 1 am still managing to stay within five pounds of my goal weight. The last time I tost weight, I realized that 1 needed continued help to maintain my toss; and when I didn’t have it, I gave up control over my eating habits. This time I have the Diet Center staff to provide the continuous support I need to help me keep my weight where I’d like it. This maintenance phase is part of the services I paid for during the time 1 was losing weight. I am continuing to take advantage of this service by visiting the Diet Center weekly at no further cost. I occasionally find that I’ve had too many opportunities to eat my "old” favorites and the pounds begin creeping up. Before it can get out of hand, I get back to the foods I know will help me get rid of those excess pounds. 1 have only to look at my ‘‘before’’ picture and remind myself that I don’t ever want to look like that again. 1 like the way I took and the way 1 feel; and I don’t want to lose that. We discussed, during the losing phase, that our mental picture was that of a fat person; and that we needed to chan^, ui image of ourselves to that of a slender person. It is interesting to note it our friends and acquaintances also have that “fat" mental picture of us. V/r an we remain near our goal and don’t gain the weight,back as they expect; they insist that we are losing more weight. It perhaps takes more time for them to readjust their mental picture of us, than it takes for us to adjust our own image of ourselves. 1 find that it takes patience and control not to assume that, since my friends think I’m losing weight, I can eat a little more of my old fattening favorites and get away with it. If you're a person who has tost weight at the Diet Center, and you did not take advantage of the maintenance services you paid for; not only have you possibly already gained your unwanted weight back, but you have also tost the investment you made in yourself. If you’ve found that you still can’t do it without the support of people who understand and care; I urge you to come back, lose it again, and this time take advantage of all the services you are paying for, and be proud of what you have done for yourself. 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Andersen also was ordered to have no contact with his co-defendant, Devin Dye, during his probation. Dye pleaded guilty in July to the same charge as part of a plea agreement. A Delton man whom authorities say has a severe drinking problem was sentenced Wednesday to eight months in jail and placed on a five-year term of probation. Douglas Peake, 36, who has already served 160 days of lhe sentence, awaiting the final disposition of his case, will have the remainder suspended as soon as he can be placed in a long-term alcohol treatment center. "Mr. Peake is going to be needing long-term care if he is going to beat his problems with alcohol," Crowley said. Peake, of 1165 East Shore, pleaded guilty in August to resisting and obstructing a Hydroflo System Warrants your Basement against leakage for the Life of the Structure, Regardless of Ownership. Interiors Retail Salesperson Wanted: Some decorating knowledge and skills required as well as a pleasant personality to sell floor coverings, window treatments, wallpaper, cer­ amic tile, countertop, and related products. About 30 hours per week including some Friday evenings and Saturdays. Experience a plus, how­ ever, we will train the riaht person. Apply in writing to: Decorator Sales P.O. Box C, Hastings, Ml 49058 COMMON COUNCIL August 8. 1988 Common Council met in regulor session on Mon­ day. August 8. 1988. in the City Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding. Roll Call: White, Campbell, Cusack, Fuhr. Miller, Spencer, Walton. Moved by Miller, supported by Cusack, that the excuse ol Councilman Josperso be approved. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Miller that the July 25. 1988 minutes be approved as read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: AIL Absent: One. Carried. Invoices read: Randy Wood $3,114.00; Beckman Co. 101.724.20; General Alum 2.005.00; Britten Concrete 3,474.50; M.C. Smith & Assoc. 912.00. Moved by Cusack, supported by Fuhr that the above Invoices be approved. Yeas: Walton, Spencer. Miller, Fuhr. Cusack, Campbell, White. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Walton that the following Invoices be approved: Britten Concrete $3,633.00; Chemco Prod. Inc. 8.499.21; Hollifax Services 1,750.00. Yeas: White. Campbell, Cusack, Fuhr, Miller, Spencer. Walton. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Fuhr that the invoices from Pittsburg Tank • Tower in the amounts of $4,795.00 and $13,390.00 for the in­ terior and exterior of painting the North Tower be approved ond payment held until the work is com­ pleted to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Yeas: Walton, Spencer, Miller. Fuhr. Cusock, Campbell. White. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the Invoice from Barry County Lumber In the amount of $720.08 be approved with $402.67 for the Roilrood Trestle Walk Bridge to come from the Contingency Fund with proper budget adjustments and $80.67 to be transferred from the Designated City Hall Parking Fund with proper budget adjustment to the City Holl t Grounds budget. Yeas: White, Compoell, Cusock, Fuhr, Miller, Spencer, Walton. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the invoice from ATBT in the amount of $2,120 be ap­ proved from the contingency Fund with proper budget adjustments to the Police Department budget. Yeas: Walton. Spencer. Miller. Fuhr, Cusock, Campbell, White. Absent: Jaspex so. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Spencer that the invoice to Britten Concrete Const, for $6,976.26 for the sidewalk between the Fish Hatchery and Pen­ nock Hospital be approved from the Contingency Fund and proper budget adjustment to the local Street Fund. Yoos: White. Campbell. Cusock. Fuhr. Miller. Spencer. Walton. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Fuhr that the in­ voice from Wolverine Paving for $3,482.50 for resurfacing the Hotel Lot be approved from the Contingency Fund with proper budget adjustments to the Auto Parking Fund. Yeas: Walton, Miller. Fuhr, Cusock. Campbell, White. Nays: Spencer. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. Moved by Cusock, supported by Spencer that the invoice from Lansing Community College for $126.00 be approved from the Designated Training Fund with proper budget adjustments to the Police. Budget. Yeas: White. Campbell, Cusock, Fuhr, Miller. Spencer. Walton. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that the letter of July 26, from lhe Michigan Municipal League be received and the Mayor appointed as the delegate and Mike Klovanich as the alternate at the annual Convention. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by White that Mike Klovanich be appointed as delegate and Sharon Vickery as alternate Io the MERS annual meeting in September with necessary expense. Yeos: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Miller that a unanimous ballot be cost for all those running for Michigan Municipal Worker's Compensation Fund trustees. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by While that the correspondence dated July 28, from SAFE Place, concerning a gathering for Calhoun, Barry and Eaton Co. on September 9, at the Battle Creek Arts Center from 6-8 pm. be received and filed. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by White that the request of the Hostings Area Chamber of Com­ merce for merchants to place merchandise on the sidewalk Augusl 26 ond 27 during Summerfest be approved. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Campbell rthat the letter from WBCH doled August 8, to have old cars displayed in front on WBCH August 23. for trivia Tuesday and the Anniversary of the radio station be allowed under the direction of the Chief of Police. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Discussion held on TRIAD/CATV complaints from snowy reception to not picking up channels. Mr. Wayne Wright from TRIAD was present to explain some of lhe problems customers are having ond why. The City Attorney, James Fisher stated that the City Franchise agreement is to provide a good quality signal to consumers and that the City's con­ trol is lhe renewal of the Franchise. Mr. Wright presented a copy of a letter dated November 24, 1987 of lheir intent to renew for an additional 15 years as of May 12. 1990. and presented copies of the new franchise. Moved by Cusock, supported by Campbell that the matter concerning reception and other pro­ blems with TRIAD/CATV be referred to the Or­ dinance Committee to mel and allow the public to attend ond comment on problems they ore having, and the committee to report back the first meeting In September. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Walton that the letter doted July 27. 1988 from Judith A. Peterson of the County concerning political signs on County property be received and placed on file. Yeas; All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by White that the minutes of the August 1. Planning Commission meeting be received and placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusock, that the resolution as recommended by the Street Commit­ tee with slated stipulations be approved, for the Kingsley Bennett request on E. Francis of 117.5 ft, with . ff Bennett deeding 51.55 ft. to the City as right of way with the following conditions: 1. A bond. cash, or letter ol credit bo posted in the amount of $6,120 for street improvements of the 117.5 ft. described on survey of Ken Brandt doted June 8. 1988. 2. A building permit be obtained. 3. The necessary street improvements be com­ pleted and the building habitable within one year. Yeas: Walton, Spencer. Miller. Fuhr. Cusack. Campbell. White. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported by White that elec­ tion worker be paid the following for the August 2, 1988 election. Precinct workers $63.60; AVCB $23.50: Add'l Chairman $10.00; Add's Chrm. $5.00; Attending school $10.00; Attending Sch. $8.00. Yeas: White. Campbell, Cusock. Fuhr. Miller, Spencer. Walton. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. Moved by Cusock, supported by Fuhr that E.W. Bliss be refunded $10,690.42 for 1987 Summer taxes per Consent Judgment Docket No. 110494 from the contingency fund with proper budget ad­ justments to the General Administration. Yeos: Walton. Spencer. Miller. Fuhr. Cusock. Campbell. White. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported by Miller that the loss of SEV in the amount of 587.400 SEV for 1988 be acknowledged for the E.W. Bliss. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Cusock, supported by Spencer, that Hastings Building Products be refunded $5,521.12 for 1987 Summer Taxes per Consent Judgment Docket No. 110495 from the contingency fund with proper budget adjustments to the General Administration. Yeas: White, Campbell, Cusack. Fuhr. Miller. Spencer, Walton. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported by White that the Barry County Treasurer be refunded fees and in­ terest for the 1987 Winter taxes for E.W. Bliss for $144.60 and Hastings Building Products for $75.78 for a total of $220.38 per consent judgments. Yeas: Walton, Spencer. Miller, Fuhr. Cusack. Campbell, White. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. Moved by Cusock, supported by Fuhr that the loss of SEV in the amount of $304,000 for 1988 be acknowledged for the Hastings Building Products. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the recommendation of the Parks Committee to shut off the fountain at Fish Hatchery Park on Labor Day ond turn on Memorial Day be approved and fun­ ding for alternate ways to reduce water usage of fountain be put In the budget for the next budget year. Yoos: All Absent: Ono. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Miller that the petition from residents of W. Grand St. between Church and Jefferson requesting repair of curb and gutter be received and placed on file and work to bo done in the fall when special assessment jobs are completed per DPS. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Chief of Police, Fumlss staled that the new cruiser is marked and on the road. Councilman Miller asked about the progress on Central Dispatch and Chief Fumlss stated that the City Attorney is prepared a contract to be effective October 1. Councilman Spencer asked if local contractors hod been contacted concerning bids on the tubing at State and Boltwood for True Value and the DPS staled that they were not interested in bidding the pipe job. Mayor Gray stated that Wednesday August 10, from 1-6 p.. will be pick up time for the toxic and hazardous waste disposal at lhe Fire Department Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusock to <xijoum al 9:00 p.m. Bead ond approved: Mary Lou Gray, Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (9/1) Notice of PiNklMs(M PROPOSED ZOMNG AMENDMENT* Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Ptanning/Zonlng Commission will conduct a public hearing on September 26, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Commissioner's Room, County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway, Hastings. Michigan. The following Sections of 1976 Barry County Zon­ ing Ordinance, as amended, will be considered for amendment. A-3-88 - ARTICLE VI - Section 6.12 - A - B.(4.) (add q. Private landing strips) A-4-88 - ARTICLE VI - Section 6.12 - A - B.(4.) (odd r. Temporary housing for elderly, health Impaired or otherwise disadvantaged immediate family members.) « Section 6.13 - AR • B.(4.) (add X. Temporary housing for elderly, health impaired or otherwise disadvantaged immediate family members.) Section 6.18 - R-LS (New Section) - low to Medium Density Single Family Limited Sixe Residential Section 8.1 - Continuance of Use (addition to Section.) „ Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either ver­ bally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The complete text of the proposed amendments of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance ore available for.public Inspection at the Barry Com ty Planning Office, 117 S. Broodway, Hastings, Michigan between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Fri­ day. Please phone Linda Anderson. Barry County Planning Director at 948-4830 for further information. Norval E. Thaler, Clerk Barry County (9/22) JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD August 10, 1988 All members present. Reports of committees presented. Adopted resolution that Township does not wish to have Worker's Compensation coverage coor­ dinate with any other benefits provided by Township. Approved payment of vouchers in amount of $4,364.67. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: (9/1) Supervisor Stevens LABOR �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1, 1988 Summerfest ’88 ...an event to come home to! Ken Brown lifts a mighty 390 pounds while the crowd cheers Saturday afternoon at the Hastings Summerfest. Harry Burke served as Grand Marshal. Intian'style jewelry interested many of the lookers and shoppers. Dozens of girls and boys, like this young man, who belong to the Bonnie Blue Bells Young Olympians baton twlrlers performed while marching down the Michlgan-Avenue-to-Court-Street route. United Way co-chairmen Ed Larsen and Terrie Norris rode in leisure. Erica (left) adds some color to her kite while Andy (right) examines his handiwork Saturday morning at the special activities tent on the courthouse lawn. Plenty of teens and adults were on hand to help young people build The winners of the first-ever lip-sync contest were ‘‘Clyde,’’ Lesslie Slaughter (left), and “Clem,” Nicole Ellege, who dressed appropriately for the their rendition of the Oak Ridge Boys' “Elvira.” Slaughter, a seventh grader at Hastings Middle School and daughter of Darrell and Linda Slaughter, also tied for third place with Steve Palmer, as she did “Jailhouse Rock" and he did a Weird Al Yankovic routine. Ellege also is a seventh­ grade student at Hastings Middle School and she is the daughter of Linda Reid. JT MICH/G/ ABPSSADOR OT SitLLENa^GEI &D OF W HOMETf Barry County Sheriff David Wood greets Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray as she ‘clowns around' during Saturday's Sommerfest parade. Wood and the Sheriff Posse were part of the parade line-up too. Nearly 200 racers take off from the start line in the annual SummerFest 10K run. Ronald McDonald enter­ tained kids of all ages Saturday on the library stage. “David," who Ronald called the “best magician in Hastiangs," reaches into Ronald's bag of tricks West Michigan March of Dimes Ambassadors Martin and Jessica Shellenbargei make a special appearance in their hometown. The Hastings City Band provided entertainment Saturday afternoon in front of the library. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 1. 1988 — Page 13 Celebration continues through Labor Day Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days starting Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days gels underway today with a consignment auction and the opening of an array of Rea market and crafts booths at 10 a.m. The celebration, which continues through Monday. Sept. 5. salutes the farmer and pro­ vides educational demonstrations of old-time farming methods. For the first time in the event’s 10-year history, the J.I. Case Collectors Association will have a display of about 100 pieces of equipment, including four automobiles that were produced from 1911-20. Other Case equipment expected for the show includes horse-drawn farm machinery. steam engines and gas-powered equipment. ‘’This is going to be the biggest show we’ve ever had because of the Case Collection.” said Ken Bohn of the farm days board. Other new events will be a national horseshoeing contest all day Friday. Sept. 2; the opening of a woodshop featuring vintage woodworking machinery from the former Forslund Furniture Co. factory in Grand Rapids: and a pie baking contest at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Events during lhe entire show will take place on 120 acres at Maggie and Willis (Bill) Aukerman's Green Acres Dairy Farm, 7990 Milo Rd. (off M-43, south of Delton). Flea markets and craft booths will be open every day of the show. Some of the flea market exhibitors will be coming from Arizona. Tennessee. New York. Minnesota. Wisconsin and Canada. Pancake breakfasts will be held every mor­ ning from 7 to 9:30 Thursday through Mon­ day except for Saturday when lhe breakfast will be served from 7 to 9 a.m. There will be three meal choices: pancakes, sausage and eggs; biscuits, gravy, sausage and eggs; or American fries, sausage and eggs. Hastings Building Products closes by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Forty-one years after opening its doors, Hastings Building Products will be closing up shop for good next week. That was the word delivered to lhe few remaining workers Friday afternoon by representatives of Worldmark Corporation, the parent company that bought HBP in 1987. "They told us we’d have work about two more weeks, and that would be it," said George Cullers, president of Local 6390 of the United Steel Workers. This week the last nine members of the bargaining unit were continuing work at the aluminum company, but Cullers said he expected production would end Sept 9. The majority of the company's machines and equipment have already been shipped to Clark Brothers near Detroit, another subsidiary of Worldmark, Cullers said. The building will continue to operate as a warehouse and for Starmark, another Worldmark subsidiary in the vinyl siding business. At a Friday morning meeting between union leaders, HPB President Rowland Hall and Worldmark Executive Vice President Dan Kubit, company officials said they were losing money and couldn't go on. "They said they hadn't made any profit there in over a year," Cullers said. "They said they were hoping to, bul they didn't Hastings Buildings President Rowland Hall declined to return phone calls Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss the firm's closing. A spokesman from Worldmark Corporation headquarters in North Palm Beach, Fla., also was unavailable for comment Wednesday. A 13-year veteran of the company, Cullers said the bargaining unit was behind Worldmark when they look over the company last year, promising to turn die struggling business around. "When they first came in, I thought they were very sincere. They got the hopes, the morale - people really wanted to work for them," he said. "I was really surprised when things didn't work out," he said. . Cullers said he thought the company could have made it, but said Worldmark's chief managers assigned to oversee the plant didn’t have the experience to run an aluminum company. "The biggest problem I can sec is they had Twenty-nine arrested during calm Summerfest event by Jeff Kaczmarczyk event was relatively calm. "One the whole it went well,” said Hastings Deputy Police Chief Jerry Sarver. "There were no disorderlies involving fights." The majority of arrests between Thursday night and Sunday afternoon were for disorderly conduct and possession of open intoxicants. And most of the disorderly charges were for urinating in public, Sarver said. "There were ponajohns that were quite active in the evening hours, and some people didn't want to wait," he said. The majority of offenders were picked up One child was reported missing for a short time. Both uniformed and plain clothes officers were on patrol throught the four-day event, he said, patroling the area and directing traffic during the parade and 10 K and Fun Runs. Though 29 arrests would normally be high for a weekend in Hastings, the number was consistent with past years, Sarver said. "I would have anticipated more arrests, except the festivities were rained out Saturday," he said. Escapee...continued from page 1 Falvo, of 10700 Cobb Rd., Delton, had been charged with breaking and entering oc­ cupied dwellings on two separate cases. Through plea bargaining, his conviction had been lowered to one count of attempted break­ ing and entering. He was to be sentenced Sept. 14. CpI. Lesick said Hans was on Neffs track at one point, but lost it near the comer of Mar­ shall and Michigan streets. Ultraviolet rays from sunlight cause scents to evaporate in about an hour, he said, and markings on sunlit pavement are usually gone in 30 minutes. “It’s very difficult to track in the city limits. There’s a lot of pavement and it gets hare to find a scent,” he explained. Hans followed Neffs trail to the comer of Michigan and Marshall, Lesick said, but lost it when Neff evidently jumped the curb. Lesick said he could see where stones had been kicked near the curb bv the fleeing Neff. Neff had been in Barry County Circuit Court for arraignment on charges of receiveing and concealing stolen property valued at more than S100, a felony, carrying a max­ imum sentence of ‘five years imprison and/or a $2,500 fine. He was then transported to district -virt on a continuation of a preliminary hearing in which Falvo was to have testified against him. Thai hearing was scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m.. although procedings are usually late. The maximum punishment for breaking and entering is 15 years imprisonment. At 10 a.m., Neff was supposed to appear in district court for charges of larceny in a building which has a maximum sentence of four years imprisonment and/or a $2,000 fine. Charges for both Neff and Falvo are felonies, so their escapes also will be felonies, punishable by up to four years in prison and/or a $2,000 fine, added to prior sentencing. The security room the two were in has a wooden door with a glass window, and a screened window leading outside. Normal procedure for patrolling the room is to watch the area, keeping people away from the win­ dow on the door to prevent communication, said Sgt. Smith. Falvo and Neff had been handcuffed together, but handcuffs were not put on after Falvo, as a witness in the breaking and enter­ ing case, had been taken out of the room to talk to the prosecutor. Smith was down the hall from the room for about 10 minutes, he said, from the time the two were last seen in the room, until they were discovered missing. Smith said he could see the room from where he was standing at the end of the hall, but could not see into the room. No one was in the hall area outside the holding room, he said. “It’s a poor setup,” he said, adding that the room is like a room in any house and has no extra security reinforcements. COURTS, continued.. police officer last December. Officials said Peake brandished a kitchen knife when the officer arrived at his home with ambulance paramedics. A charge of assault with intent to murder was dismissed in a plea agreement. A Hastings man convicted of drunken driving in 1987 was sentenced to eight months in jail for violating a term of his probation by consuming alcohol. Ernest Lewis, of 104 W. Slate Road, was given credit for 142 days already served. Judge Deming also ruled the remainder of Lewis' sentence would be suspended if he enters a drug treatment program. In court Wednesday, Deming chastised Lewis, 23, for wasting the taxpayers’ money by returning to court. "You really are costing this county a lot of money every time you come here," he said. "You really should think of that" But Lewis' attorney, Michael McPhillips, said his client suffered only one relapse. "I believe Ernie’s problems are with lhe bottle. He's not a bad person," McPhillips said. "I'm not excusing the relapse ... bul his mother was put in the hospital lhe previous day with a serious illness. He was feeling badly and went off the wagon." Lewis . •as arrested after police stopped his moped because he was riding without a license plate. He was found with a bottle of whiskey on the vehicle. three top people they brought in to run the operation, and they didn't have any experience," he said. "They should have brought in people who know about painting and aluminum siding. “They were nice people, they were pleasant to talk to. They were sincere, they were gung ho," he said. "They'd listen to you and try to do it, but they didn't have the experience to do the job." At Friday's meeting, union leaders asked company officials for additional benefits for workers permanently laid off now that the company has closed its doors. A decision in writing is expected Friday, Cullers said. "I look for something, because it was an open, caring feeling at the meeting," he said. Most of the remaining workers are likely to find jobs elsewhere, but Cullers said lhe transition would be hardest on the oldest workers. "I think they'll make it The only ones that won't are the people past 50 or 55," he said. "I know it's against the law to be discriminatory, but they do it "There's people there that's had 20, 30 years in the shop. They don't know any other job but that," he said. "I really feel bad about that. The most feelings I have are for the people that's been there all these years, and they wake up one morning and they have no job. "I think it's going to be an awful shock to them," he said. Cullers said workers were told they could apply forjobs at Clark Brothers, located in Grosse Isle, near Detroit. "They said the workers here wereYree' put in their applications at Clark Brothers, but 1 don't think many will," Cullers said. He added he thinks the equipment taken from HBP will be used by Clark to produce aluminum roof moldings. Formerly an employer of as many as 138 workers, the Hastings company fell on hard times in the mid-1970s. In August 1987, with the workforce at about 105 to 110, the first layoffs began. In October, three of the firms' most profitable machines were removed and all but 10 of lhe employees were laid off. The majority never returned to work. Company officials said the shutdown was caused by an aluminum shortage. Established in 1947 as Metal Tile Products, the firm's first product was aluminum wall tiles. Eight years later, the company was renamed Hastings Aluminum Products. That same year, the introduction of aluminum siding marked a major change for lhe company at 429 S. Michigan Ave. The firm merged with National Steel Corporation of Pennsylvannia in 1969, and was purchased by Worldmark in May 1987. At its height, Hastings Aluminum Products was one of the best aluminum producers in the Midwest, Cullers said. "(Clark Brothers) was the number two producer of aluminum in quality," he said. "We were number one, and they were number two." At its busiest, the company's aluminum painting lines operated round the clock, he said. "At one time, they were working 24 hours a day, three shifts for 12 hours. One would be on and two would be off," he said. "We thought that would never go." Today’s events also include a potluck sup­ per al 6 p.m. and country music and square dancing al 7:30 p.m. On Friday, there will be a slow race of regular tractors and antique tractors at 10 a.m. A Lake Odessa couple. Cecil and Lila Grey, will be inducted into Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame at 10:30 a.m. along with nine other farm families. Other inductees will in­ clude George and Lucille Covert of Leslie. Lloyd and Edith Cupp of Mendon. Walter Eley of Otsego. Joseph and Rita George of Fowler. John and Ruth Jennings of Swartz Creek. Glenn and Anne Lake of Birmingham. Ralph Louman of Evart. Carroll and Myrna Sprague of Hudson and Warren and Ruth Watson of Hemlock. The 12:30 p.m. “Hall of Fame Dinner” will be held immediately following the ceremony. Also on Friday, a tractor obstacle course event is set for 11 a.m.. threshing events and stationary baler will go into full swing at 1:30 p.m. and the draft horse obstacle course and pony obstacle course activity starts at 3 p.m. The Union Mill Opry from Missouri will provide one of the funniest, rowdiest, best country hillbilly music shows, organizers said. That show will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and again from 7:30-9 p.m. Advance tickets are S3 per person. Tickets at the door will be S5. After the second show, there will be 216 hours of country music and square dan­ cing with the Bounty Hunters. Saturday will be jam packed with events, starting at 9 a.m. with an antique tractor weigh-in and old-time plowing with horses, mules and ponies. A Granny Pageant fcr women 55 and over, who are camped on the grounds, gets started at 9:30 a.m. with the winner receiving $300. The Miss Farm Days Pageant, for children 7-10 years old. will be held at 10 a.m. and the winner will receive $100. runnerup $50; second runnerup. $25; third runnerup. $10; and fourth runnerup, $5. The antique tractors will be chugging at 11 a.m. Saturday during the pull event, and the demonstrations of cutting hay with horses starts at 1:30 p.m. when there will be threshing and cutting com with binder and silo filling, plus cultivating com with horses. Ten more couples, Including Cecil and Lila Grey of Lake Odessa, will be installed into the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame Friday. Here Bill Aukerman, hall of fame founder, looks over pictures thal hang in the building of some of the previous Inductees, Carl and Edith Grashuis (on the left) and Hildred and Lawrence Chase. Kids World debuts from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, and this year the entire family is ex­ pected to enjoy ”The Three Little Pigs” and the ”houses” and “Little Bo Peep” and her sheep. Buffalo chips will fly during the 1:30 p.m. contest and the winners will cam $50. Spectators will be able to watch old fashion­ ed tilling of fields with horses at 2:30 p.m. A rooster pull gets underway at 3 p.m., the same time that country music will be featured in lhe museum. The pie baking contest starts at 3:30 p.m. An antique tractor ball game should prove to be interesting at 4:30 p.m. and a draft horse log pull starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by a pony log pull. Special 10<h anniversary Farm Days awards will be presented at 5:30 p.m. Country music by the Bounty Hunters will be the attraction in the museum at 7:30 p.m. A dusk spark show is at 8 p.m. Miss Farm Days and Granny awards will be bestowed upon winners at 8:30 p.m. Sunday starts with gospel singing and a church service from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the museum. The Master Plan quartet and Pastor Bill Dailey will be featured. Kids World reopens from 1 to 4 p.m. A parade of old fashioned farm equipment begins at I p.m. Plowing with horses, threshing and planting com the old-time way starts at 3 p.m. A greased pig contest will be held at 5 p.m. and participants may register at the pig pen. The National Pony Pull contest begins at 5 p.m. too. Country music, square dancing and a country hoedown is set for 7 p.m. and another dusk spark show starts at 8 p.m. Monday’s activities include a barnyard pull at 9:30 a.m.. threshing, silo filling and baling at 10:30 a.m. and a pony mule team pull at 11. Plowing and field activities and an­ tique tractor events also arc at 11 a.m. The Kids Pedal Pull is the final event, set for 1:30 p.m. Monday. There will be a drawing for two purebred Arabian horses during Farm Days and tire proceeds will go to the Retarded Children’s Fund. The horses will be on display in a special tent during the show. To attend Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days, there is a S3 gate fee per day for adults; $1 per day for children 5-12. Kids four and younger are admitted free. Primitive camping is available on 40 acres for Si today and $2.SO per day during lhe rest of the show. The Charlton Park blacksmith shop and carpenter and cooper’s shop are being fumigated for powder post beetles inside the airtight tents. Charlton Park working out ‘the bugs’ by Jean Gallup Historic Charlton Park, cast of Hastings.was the scene of unusual activity Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Russell Lemons of Rose Exterminators supervised the fumigating of the Sixberry House, the blacksmith shop and the carpenter and cooper shop. The process starts with sheets of sixmillimeter plastic to make a tent to completely seal off the structure being fumigated. The Sixberry building required a 100 feet by 40 feet sheet of plastic to cover one way and a 100 feet by 32 feet size to complete the wrapping of the house to make an airtight tent. The smaller blacksmith and carpenter shops could be covered by the regular 60 feet by 30 feel tarps carried in the truck, said Russell Lemons, manager of special services of the exterminator company. Filling the buildings with the poisonous gas takes only 20 minutes. Lemons said. Powder post beetles, a wood eating insect, was the target of the two day process. Lemons reported, and after the tenting and poisioning of the insect, the problem should not recur. Methyl bromide, a heavicr-than-air liquid that turns into a gas when exposed to air, is used in the treatment, but there also are solid tablets that turn to gas. Lemons said. The Sixberry house took four hours to tent and the smaller buildings about two hours, lie added. The methyl bromide is added to the tented structure and left for about 24 hours, with monitoring of the concentration of gas done periodically over that period, Lemons continued. He uses several devices to measure the quantity and the strength of the gas remaining inside the tent, and when the alloted time is up. if the proper concentration has been main­ tained, will start the job of releasing the gas to reach a level of five parts per million. That level is safe for anyone or anything to enter the building and use it in a normal man­ ner. he said. A Halide detector, a specially outfitted pro­ pane hand-held torch, is used to spot leaks and to give an idea of the gas strength when measured at a special covered vent. Lemons continued. The gas being heavier than air is circulated by fans until a uniform density is achieved. After that suspension is reached, it will stay at that state, barring air leaks, he said. At the carpenter’s shop, two probes were used in different levels of the building to make sure the gas concentration was the same at the lower level and in the upstairs. Lemons said. ’’Sometimes in a large building. I will use up to 10 probes to make sure all the levels will be treated the same. If you don’t get it up to the top, it will not be protected like the lower floor." he said. Rose Exterminators are a state-wide com­ pany that treats grain elevators, homes, fac­ tories. churches and many other types of buildings. Lemons reported. "There arc different procedures for dealing with different types of building, but ihe prin­ ciple is the same. A certain amount of gas over a certain amount time,” he said. Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Friday through Sunday LOWER PENINSULA Partly cloudy with a chance of show­ ers and thundershowers Friday and Saturday. Mostly sunny Sunday. Highs through the period mainly in the 70s. Lows will be in the mid-50s to lower 60s Friday, in the 50s Saturday and in the upper 40s to lower 50s Sunday. UPPER PENINSULA Partly cloudy with scattered showers Friday and Saturday. Mostly sunny Sunday. Highs through the period in the mid-60s to lower 70s. Lows will be in lhe 50s Friday, cooling into the mid- to upper 40s Friday and Saturday. The Sixberry House takes on an ominus look as it is shrouded by plastic during the fumigation process. Russell Lemons rolls up his sleeves, as he gets ready to take his metering devices and check on the concentration of gas in the carpenter and cooper's shop. �p Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1, 1988 WMU educator speaks to local officials at breakfast I CLASSIFIEDS Speaker emphasizes children’s responsibility The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 Thank You Business Services PIANO TUNING, repairing, CARD OF THANKS rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Wc wish to thank our relatives Plano Service. 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Winter coats, sweatcrs. so forth & misc.______ For Sale ■\ulontulive 1980 CHEVROLET CITA­ TION, 2 door hatchback, 4 cylinder, 4 speed, good condi­ tion. $1450. 945-4453. ’78 MUSTANG II, 4 cyL, hatchback, body good, new transmission, motor shot, $500 or best offer. 623-8939 High school cheerleaders greet BIE guests with an early morning cheer. FINANCIAL Building wealth by compounding interest The magic of compounding recently took on new meaning when two Certificates of Deposit matured. Investor A placed $10,000 in a CD five years ago when interest rates were a whopping 11 percent and elected to let his interest compound. As we all learned in basic arithmetic, compounding allows you to earn interest on interest. When Investor A's CD matured this year, it was worth almost $17,000. investor B also invested in a similar CD but instead of compounding, he decided to have the bank pay interest. This year he received his original $10,000 back, which was reinvested at a much lower rate, and over the past five years he received a total of S5.5OO interest. Investor A. by compounding, realiz­ ed almost $2,000 more total return. That figures to 20 percent extra interest on his original $10,000 investment. Of course, many investors need monthly in­ come checks to supplement retirement or for other purposes, so to them compounding is impractical and docs not answer their invest­ ment needs. However, if your financial plan is to accumulate wealth for future needs, com­ pounding is one of the best tools you have available. The effect of compounding on mutual funds can be even more significant. Many mutual funds make divident distributions quarterly. Some, particularly the government funds, make monthly distributions. When you elect to reinvest these, the fund automatically takes the dollar amount of the distribution and pur­ chases for you additional shares of the fund at thank You CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our deep­ est appreciation to all our wonderful and caring friends, neighbors and relatives for their praycn, cards, food, memorials, flowers, visits and all other acts ofkindness shown to Everett and us since the beginning of his illness and at the time of his passing. Thanks to the Koops Funeral Home, pallbearers and Pastor Bob Kersten. Spcical thanks to Dr. Lee Stuart, Dr. Thomas Myers, Dr. Rex Barnes, Dr. Alberta Garbaccio, C.A.P.D. nurses and staff at St. Mary ’ s and Pennock Hospitals and Thomapple Manor. Also the Lake Odes­ sa and Hastings Ambulance Service and to the many who helped in any way. Your kind­ ness will always be remembered. God Bless all of you. Pearl Johnston Dale and Mary Jo Johnston and family Lee and Ruth Ann Stuart and family Ron and Barb Johnston and family Alien and Mary Johnston and family Miscellaneous VISA/MASTERCARD. US CHARGE Guaranteed. Regard­ less of credit rating. Call now! 213-925-9906 ext. U1893. SECRETARY ■ BOOKKEEPER Part-time, computer experience, pay­ roll and general bookkeeping. Secre­ tarial skills to run church office part-time. Send resume by Sept. 16 to the ... First United Mathodist Church 209 W. Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058___ the prevailing market price. These shares arc generally bought at net asset value, and no commission charged, even if your fund is one of the traditional load funds. This means all your reinvestments are not only compounding but also being bought as a no-load fund with all the benefits of a load fund. Add to this the fact that since mutual fund shares fluctuate in market value, your regular, periodic reinvestments arc also benefuting from dollar cost averaging. You can see lhe effects of long-range compounding illustrated in the literature of any mutual fund. Each fund is required to report, numerically and graphically, how a 510,000 investment in that fund has performed over a past specified period or over the life of the fund. This per­ formance is illustrated two ways I) assuming dividends arc taken and 2) assuming cash or dividends are reinvested or allowed to compound. For example, one fund in its latest annual report shows its entire 35-year history. A S10.000 investment when the fund began, reflecting the maximum sales charge of 8.5 percent, would now bq worth SI 75.662 if you had elected to receive the dividends of S72.838 in cash. On the other hand had you reinvested these dividends and allowed them to compound, the total value of the fund would now be S749.345. The key. of course, is to determine whether you need current income. If not. consider the magic of compounding. It’s a great way to ac­ cumulate wealth. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Company Close Change AT&T + 7. 25 Ameritech 90 + 17. Bristol Meyers ,427. + 7. Chrysler 227. + 7. CMS Energy 217. + 7. Coca Cola 40*/. + 17. Detroit Edison 15 + 7. Dow Chemical 847. +3 Exxon 46s/. + 17. Ford 497. + 17. + 27. Gencorp 21s/General Motors 727. + 7. 327. Hastings Mfg. —7. IBM 112s/+ 7. JCPenney 487. + 17. Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. + 7. 807. + 17. Kellogg Co. 577. McDonalds 437. + 7. Proctor & Gamble 74’/. + 17. Sears 35s/. + 7. S.E. Mich. Gas 20 + 7, Upjohn 31 + 7. + 5.00 $428.00 Gold Silver 6.48 + .23 Dow Jones 2038.23 —48.90 Volume 109,398. Temporary Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT We need you from approximately September 7 to October 1,1988. Both day and night shifts available. “We will try to work around your scheduling, transportation, or babysitting pro­ blems.” Apply Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4:00 p..n. Please call 616-374-8837 for additional information. TWIN CITY FOODS. INC. 1315 Sherman Street. Lake Odessa. Michigan Juan Herakovic explains the need to integrate children into the community. Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. In the last 20 years, the nation has not undergone a "crisis period," a major war time when children are given responsibilities, Herakovic said. And consequently, those children growing up in the last 20 years have suffered. "Every time we put responsibilities on our children, the children have performed much better. When we decrease our standards for children, which is a great concern, and we did so, children are, in general terms, per­ forming below average," he said. Statistics show that from lhe turn of the century to the 1980s, the rate of suicide among young men 15 to 24 increased sub­ stantially after the two world wars, times when responsibilities decreased, he said. “It’s about expectations we have for our children," Herakovic explained. "We have lowered the standard or the psychological frame of mind of what we expect from them." The generation growing up in the1950s had "a great deal of expectations tied into their performance," he said. The generations growing up in the 1970s and 1980s did not have the same expectations, he added. "Children of the 1950s were expected to render minimum performance. That is some­ thing which we wore down and washed away in the 1970s and 1980s," he said. Additionally, children of the last two de­ cades lacked a sense of belonging; they are not tied to their families or their commun­ ities, he stated. Children who grew up in the period from the early mid-1970s to the mid-1980s had a "tremendous" increase in the rate of suicide and depression, he said. "This is a critical issue, not only for sol­ ving psychological problems in children, but also for solving problems in the commun­ ities in which those children live," he said. "Children who do not feel bound to their communities are not going to perform very well. They feel very little attachment, not only to their families, but to the immediate society in which they live." This lack of attachment, Herakovic said, is especially critical to smaller communities that want to retain those children to integrate themselves. "It’s going to be critical to instil! a sense of responsibility in those chil­ dren, so that they themselves will become leaders of those communities," he said. The 1980s is plagued with an "I don’t care attitude," he said, and children reared in that attitude "do not care for their education, do not care for their families, do not care for their communities." In recent child psychology studies, re­ searchers have found that telling children they are loved are not the most important words to tell them. "Do not tell your children so much that you love them, as much as you need them. There is a difference," Herakovic stressed. "The difference is that you place responsi­ bility on the behavior of those children: ’We need you. You are part of the team. But as pan of that team you have responsibilities.’ And children should be held accountable." People whose behavior is held accountable feel much more bonded to their communities where they live. Bonding cannot be stressed enough, he said. Lack of feeling bound has resulted in a change in the work ethic in the last 20 years. That "major" change has affected children not only in the way they behave and the way that they feel, but also in how they perform, he said. The performance of American children on an international level has been substandard, he said, compared to their counterparts in other nations. "If we are going to retain a competitive edge, we need make our children responsible for their actions. "It is not only the responsibility of educators to make sure our children know, that children can perform. It is also a responsibility to parents, a responsibility to the community to hold those children accountable. Because until those children have a sense of commitment, a sense of responsibility, children are not going to learn and children are not going to perform." Performance standards come not from love, but from accounlabilty, he said, adding that youngsters still need love, but also need responsibility. Accountability in children is partly due to discipline, he said. Not discipline in the form of physical punishment, or rigidity, but discipline as in working hard, "as in recapturing the ethic that was part of life at one point." An example of the discipline he encourages is that children get up early in the morning and do chores without having to be told or bribed or scolded. They have to learn discipline themselves, he said. The quality of products, manufacturing and industry depends on the responsibility with which children are going to accomplish tasks, he added. "Our children are going to live in a much more competitive market, a much more competitive world than my generation and the generation of my parents," he said. "To make sure that they can live up to that type of competitiveness, we need to train them from a very young age." The quality of products from industry will be crucial, especially in smaller communties in which the manufacturing base will deter­ mine lhe survival of the community. Actions of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s have turned into reality in the 1980s, he said. The U.S. has gone from being a cred­ itor nation to a debtor nation; from being number one in manufacturing to losing con­ tinuous ground. “Do not tell your children so much that you love them, as much as you need them. There is a difference.” Juan Herakovic Herakovic recommends social programs change to increase training for children so they can handle the problems of the 1990s. "There is a great concern in industry, in manufacturing that children coming out (into the work force have) skills that leave a lot to be desired," he said. "Our children have had very poor training especially in mathematics and technology, in general. As our jobs become more and more sophisticated, require more and more skills to perform, children will have to rise to the occasion. Those are the realities. We cannot avoid the change." Having children causes a change in per­ spective, he said. Issues not before consid­ ered become reality. When discussing his 4-year-old’s education, he said he wants something which is “acedemically very tough." "If nothing else, I don’t want to leave her a legacy of hugs and kisses. 1 want to leave her a legacy of preparing her for the future," he related. "If die has to survive, (I want to ensure) that she can walk on her own two feet, that she can survive for herself." Preparing children will be a major chal­ lenge for the nation in the next 10 to 20 years, he said. "The survivalibility of our economy, lhe survivability of our products will depend on how well we prepare our children for that challenge," Herakovic concluded. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-09-08.pdf 97e37ce5e38480216075f38f79af1804 PDF Text Text >***7" 121 5. Church St. Hast mgs, Ml. 49053 ...wrap oaxons prepare for league opener Another candidate wary of Hatch Act See Story, Page 8 Two local teachers glad to be back See Story, Page 3 See Story, Page 12 ' Death threat issued by intruder at home A map illegally entered a Prairieville home early Friday morning and threatened to kill the building's occu­ pant, report Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Deputy Sheriff Jay Olejniczak said the resident, who lives in the 15400 block of South Wall Lake Road, called the department at 5:15 a.m. Friday to report a num who had issued a death threat had just left his home. Olejniczak described the intruder as a while male. 5-fbot-10, 160 lbs. The resident toki officials the man had entered the biiikiing and threatened to kill the resident. When he said he was going to call the police, the man fled the building, running north on South Wall Lake Rend. Olejniczak said (he man reportedly was last' seen wearing sweatpants, a while T-ahirt and running shoes. Bee detracts driver, causes minor crash bee that entered a pickup truck cab distracted the driver led to a onevchicte accident in the area Monday that (nwrl nti hrinrir* . Jobs I. Roblycr, 17. told Barry Coun­ ty Sheriffs deputies he was driving north on Otis Lake Road near Keller Road at 3 p.m. when the bee fiew into bis 1975 Chevrolet pickup. He said he tried to swat the insect, lost control of the truck and crossed the road­ way. The truck left the west side of,the highway and struck a clump of trees, said Deputy Sheriff Robert Abendroth■ No citations were itMOd. and both RoWyer, of 6605 Guernsey Lake Road. Oni^vilte Township, and a 17-yearoMpaueafcrwereuaharmed Cw reported stolen i lii Battle Creek dice Friday in iNKiice Oacf Dan Fumiss gr boyfriend called ftfce Friday wkh reformation rtluing Nile 1979 Chevy was .MX** Littfi.Brown Jug oond the car parked in front of iaSovtii Jefferson Street. tricle was fowsd away, fingerid rebased io the owner. j bums tn park j that struck a tent -t te Park burned three camping Surtfay at tl, of Hastings, and 5, 7, of Delton, were :k Hospital where both id released for injuries paon, 9. of Charlotte, was Mmock with multiple bums laid on Tuesday. a hospital »«aid. hUdrea were in a small tent ly water when the tent was ■htnfag during a thunderly before 11a.m. * from the Wayland Post Hastings schools to seek 2.8 mills in Oct. 24 vote by Kathleen Scott Passage of an Oct. 24 millage request could mean "school as usual" next semester for the Hastings Area School System if voters support a proposed two-year 2.812-mill increase. If the increase is approved, the district would get S751,712 and reinstate all programs cut after the failure of two millage requests earlier this year. The increase also could provide for at least part of the 1989-90 school year, officials said. But while approving the special election at a meeting last Thursday, board members made no promises that the additional revenue would cover all costs in the entire 1989-90 school yecr. State aid would not be finalized until about this time next year, said SupL Carl Schoessel, so the actual school finances would not be known until that time. The district's financial health for 1989-90, as in other years, is affected greatly by increase in state aid. In the past two years, state money for the schools has increased by about 3 percent from the previous year. If the proposed 2.812 mills were approved, Schoessel said the district probably could get by on a 4 or 5 percent increase in state aid, but he suggested that some cuts might have to be made if the state came up with another 3 percent hike. Besides returning the schools to the same operating plan as last year, the additional mills would allow the district reinstate the See MILLAGE, page 11 Hastings Manufacturing officials implement ‘working agreement’ by Shelly Sulser Hastings Manufacturing Company officials Have ended eight months of negotiations with the United Auto Workers Local 138 by ter­ minating the previous contract and implemen­ ting what they are calling a “working agree­ ment.*' effective Sunday. The new package is a combination of provi­ sions from the former agreement and terms outlined by the company in its final proposal that the union overwhelmingly rejected in a membership vote Aug. 19. Vice President of Employee Relations Monty “Joe“ Bennett said. Bennett said that although a previous offer to the union was concessionary, the new working agreement does not cut wages. It does, however, call for a reduction in the vacation schedule, the loss of one paid holi­ day, and the elimination of a quarterly cost of living allowance, he said. In addition, employees will see an increase in their hospitalization and prescription drug deductibles, jnd'eitiployecs with IO or more years credited service must abide by the in­ surance plan that is in place when they retire, rather than what they are currently served by. Bennett said the company came up with the agreement Tuesday during a break in a meeting with the union's production/maintenance and office clerical bargain­ ing committees, state and federal mediators, company lawyer and the UAW international representative. “We opened the meeting by the mediators making the statement that they felt the union officials should pass on to the company any information that came out of the meeting with the employees on Aug. 19.“ Bennett said. “And if there was some particular item in the proposal that could be dealt with that day. pcrimps we would want to try and solve that.” However, after International Represen;talive Steven Ayers explained the “multitude "/’of feelings the membership liad about; the complexity of the company's proposal.” Ben­ nett said, the company determined that the on­ ly way to answer those questions would be to interview each employee Instead, members of the company’s bargaining committee formulated the working agreement and later provided the union with at least 48 hours notice of its implementation. Workers were also told that the new plan does call for a lockout, but that employees will be asked to work under the provisions of the former agreement except as modified by the final proposal, Bennett said. According to Mark R.S. Johnson and An­ drew F. Johnson, executive vice presidents of the company, workers will receive their See MANUFACTURING, page 9 Tony the Tiger comes to town Fourteen-month-old Terry Rose, of Hastings, was one of the multitude of children who flocked to Felpausch Food Center in Hastings Tuesday to see Tony the Tiger, the spokescharacter for Kellogg's Frosted Flakes. Children seemed delighted to received free snapshots of themselves with the famous Tiger plus posters and stickers. Tony is in the midst of a 28-cltles nationwide tour. (Banner photo) Zugel’s sentencing closes final chapter in Goddard story metal The lightmag — which did not strike the three children — caused the flashbum. which resembles a sunburn, police aid. Sgt. Harry Smith said the three re­ mained conscious and were talking with the investigating trooper arfbc scene. Officials arid there was a kx of lightn­ ing inihe area Sunday morning, and the bolt may have been attracted by ti metal M^port poles in the tent. Repeat offender held on new change A 23-yens-oid Woodland driver with a lengthy history of driving offenses was arrared early Sunday morning for driv­ ing with > revoked license. Sheriffs Deputies Tim Rowsc and Gary Senior said they were patroling Woodland Road just north of downtown Woodland when they were passed by southbound car driving 64 mph in a 45-mph zone. They pulled over the 1981 Subaru and asked the driver. Marshall W. Horstman, for his driver's license. Horstman handed the deputies a Michigan identification card and said his license had been suspended for a few days, deputies said. But when they checked his record through the Law Enforcement Informa­ tion Network, they found Horstman's license had been revoked until April 1993 for two drunken driving convictions. Horstman, of 3365 N. Clark Road. Woodland, was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail. six-period day at the high school, to continue with suspended building and site projects, to eliminate the pay-for-participation program for extra-curricular activities and reimburse students who paid for fall activities, and to return admission prices for athletic events to the average level in the Twin Valley Conference. One of the reasons for having the local millage election is the proposed school finance reform package in Lansing. That plan is still in committee, and, if passed by the legislature, it would still need statewide voter approval before becoming law. George Zugel, the fourth co-conspirator in the Ricky Goddard murder case, was sentenced last week to 25 to 50 years in prison in connection with the January 1986 Goddard slaying. On Friday in Barry County Circuit Court, Zugel (shown here in a file photo) was sentenced to identical prison terms for conspiracy to commit perjury and for aiding and abetting second-degree murder. Co-conspirator Norman Woodmansee, who was found guilty of murdering Goddard in 1986, is presently serving a life sentence at Southern Michigan Prison at Jackson. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk The final chapter of a much-publicized murder story was closed last week when co-conspirator George Zugel was sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison for his role in the slaying of Ricky Goddard. Calling his actions "absolutely reprehensible," Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming exceeded the state sentencing guidelines in sending Zugel to prison for aiding and abetting second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit perjury. As a fourth offender with three previous felony convictions, Zugel, 37, is likely to remain in prison until 2012, when he turns 62 years old. Arrested in August 1987, Zugel, formerly of Battle Creek, was accused of assisting Norman Woodmansee in borrowing the gun police believe was used by Woodmansee to kill Ricky Goddard at his Dowling home in January 1986. Witnesses charged Zugel was to share 53,000 with Woodmansee for the murder. Goddard, 32, was found dead by his wife, Sharon, in the dining area of their Dowling home on Jan. 25. He had been shot in the back of the head. Police also charge Zugel conspired with Ricky Hyslop to commit perjury at Woodmansee's July 1986 trial. In March, a jury agreed the two conspired to testify during Woodmansse's murder trial that Zugel called the night of the murder to borrow $400 for rent money from Hyslop. Shortly before his trial on first-degree murder charges was to begin in April, Zugel pleaded guilty to the lesser second-degree charge and agreed to testify against accused co-conspirators Sharon Goddard and Richard Eckstein. During the sentencing that lasted 3 1/2 hours Friday morning in Barry County Circuit Court, defense attorney David Tripp asked the court to consider Zugel was a regular cocaine user who did not believe Woodmansee was capable of committing the murder. . Tripp said there was no evidence of a conspiracy between Woodmansee and Zugel, and called his client's involvement in the murder “minor." "I don't think Mr. Zugel was the sole cause of this matter, but rather he played a minor role," Tripp said, reminding the court that Zugel testified as a prosecution witness in the murder trials of Sharon Goddard and Richard Eckstein in July. "As for the aquitlals (of Sharon Goddard and Eckstein), I don't think that was Mr. Zugel’s fault there was an aquittal," Tripp said. He asked the court to hand down a minimum sentence of no more tiu i five years in a state prison. ’ Asked if he would like to make a statement, Zugel replied, “I just hope you can see my carelessness in this. I guess that's all, your honor." See ZUGEL, page 11 Jail escapee still at large One of the two Barry County Jail in­ mates who last week escaped police custody at 56th District Court remains at large. Clarence E. Neff, 29. who escaped Aug. 31 from the lock-up room on the first floor of the Courts and Laws Building, was last seen late that morning near Fall Creek behind Hastings Building Products. Neff and John A. Falvo, 19. both were awaiting appearances in 56th District Court when they removed the screen and broke glass panels in the l8V4-by-3116-inch window in the holding tank. The two, dressed in Barry County Jail green uniforms, were seen emerging from the window by a woman who told police of the escape. Falvo soon afterward was captured by police near the comer of Hanover and Madison streets. But Neff, who was wearing a black tec-shirt and cut-off blue jeans, removed his outer uniform near Central Elementary School and escaped. Neff, of 7717 Wall Lake Road, was to appear in district court on a charge of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling. Falvo was to have testified Clarence E. Neff against Neff as part of a pica agreement reached earlier. Barry County Undcrshcriff Jim Onsaid Wednesday authorities are continu­ ing the investigation and arc following up lips as they come in. Officials arc unsure if Neff has left the area and are playing a waiting game, he said. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 8, 1988 Freeport driver fined, jailed after being chased by Jeff Kaczmarczyk ' A Freeport driver who led police on a sixmilc, 100-mph car chase Sunday morning through Hastings and northern Barry County, pleaded guilty to two charges in district court Tuesday. John W. Hayes. 19. of 4550 Eckert Road, pleaded guilty to charges of fleeing and eluding police and retail fraud. The incident began early Sunday morning when Hayes’ parents called the Barry County Sheriff"s department to report their 1982 Ford Mustang GT had been taken from their driveway. The car. which had been parked in the driveway at 9 p.m. Saturday, was discovered missing seven hours later. The keys were not Ionia man cited for failure to stop in two-car accident An Ionia man was cited for careless driving after a two-car accident that left one slightly hurt Saturday in Hastings. Peter J. Sprank. 18. of Ionia, received the ticket after striking the back of a car that was making a left turn on North Broadway. Hastings Police Patrolman Jeff Pratt said Hilda E. Yochim. 65, had stopped to make a left turn into her driveway at 1122 N. Broad­ way at 4:47 p.m. Sprank, who was driving behind her, ap­ plied the brakes, but was unable to stop before striking the rear of Yochim’s 1983 Oldsmobile. Yochim sought her own treatment for minor injuries, Pratt said. The 1979 Plymouth Sprank was driving did not have license plates, nor did he have in­ surance on the vehicle, but Pratt said Sprank told him he bad just purchased the car. left in the car. but a spare set turned up miss­ ing from the house, deputies said. Twenty minutes later. Deputies Sue DcICotto and Gary Sunior were patrolling North Broadway near Mill Street when they spotted a man filling a black Mustang GT at the Admiral Gas Station on the comer. As deputies turned to pull into the station, lhe driver stopped filling the car, dropped the hose and lied the lot without paying for the gasoline, they said. With its headlights and tailights off. the Mustang left the station, heading cast on Mill Street. The car turned left onto Church Street, continued to Thom Street, turned left again and drove to North Broadway. Speeds of 100 mph were reached through the Hastings streets, deputies said. At Broadway. Hayes turned right, heading north out of town. Out of the city. Hayes turned on his front headlights, but the rear lights remained out. deputies said. At speeds of 110 mph. deputies followed Hays north on Broadway, turning left onto Carlton Center Road. On the dirt roads, the chase slowed to 85 mph. officials said. At Fighter Road. Hayes ended the chase. Hastings Police Officer Pete Leach told deputies later that Hayes said he wasn't ready to die yet, so he stopped. Hayes was arrested on the two charges of fleeing and eluding police and retail fraud for failure to pay for the gasoline at Admiral Gas Station. In 56th District Court Tuesday, he was ordered to pay $150 in fines and costs and serve 15 days in jail on the fleeing and eluding charge. He also was ordered to serve three days in jail with credit for two days served. On the retail fraud charge, he was assessed fines and costs of $100 or 10 days in jail, and directed to serve three days in jail, with credit for two days served. The sentences will run concurrently. f PREMIUM CUSTOM South Jefferson STREET NEWS EVENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Fall on South Jefferson. Labor day weekend seems to be the unofficial end to summer and the start of the Fall Shopping Season. We miss the pitter patter of little feet of those who returned to school and wish them the best during this school year. The pace picks up a little as we enter fall, but we still offer the same friendly service you have come to ex­ pect on South Jefferson. We invite you to visit us here, on "the street”, and see what's new for fall. Browsing or buying, you are always welcome on South Jefferson. Grandparents Day — September 11. Buy them a card, get them some flowers, take them to dinner, do something for your grandparents this week. If you can't think of anything, come to Bosley's and we will give you plenty of ideas. National Bowling Woak — Sept. 4-11. Been to the Hastings Bowl lately? If not, stop In and check out the changes they have made to make bowling better. Show us a bowling trophy that you won this week and get a $1.00 gift certificate. (Limit 20) Bald is Beautiful Convention — September 10. Stage your own bald Is beautiful contest on South Jefferson this week and get a $2.00 gift certificate. By the way, Rogaine, the new baldness treatment from Upjohn will be available about September 20. Dr. Cookie Week — September 11-17. Bake us a dozen of your favorites this week and get a $3.00 gift certificate. (Limit 10) Tired of fast food? Add variety to your dining out by visiting one of the TEN Tine eating establishments In Downtown Hastings. They offer a variety of foods to fit any budget. If you can't find ten, stop at Bosley's and we will give you a list. Neither Snow nor Rain Day — September 7. Take time this week to thank your mailperson for the great job he does ;n bringing your mail each day. And a special lhar.ks to the guy who delivers the catalogs t o Emily on West Green. Tosafest — September 9-11. Wiuwayour tosa down South Jefferson this week and sing us the town song from our soapbox and get a $3.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) Flax Scutching Festival — September 10-11. Show us how to scutch flax this week and get a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) A Smoke Stoppers class begins at Pennock Hospital on Wednesday, September 14. Call 948-3125 for details. Camera Classes start on September 14 at Brands Photo on South Jefferson. Stop and see them for details. international Town Criers Competition. September 10. Do your town cry from our soapbox this week and you get a $2.00 gift cer­ tificate. (Limit 10) As the fall hunting and fishing seasons begin, Al and Pete’s and True Value make South Jef­ ferson Street the headquarters for all you need for a successful season. (Gift certificates are limited to one person per month and, unIssa otherwiaa stated, to those 18 or older.) AT BOSLEY’S THIS '»7C’EK 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. " Little Bucky celebrates ufferbilly Days (September 10) by havinr 99* Sale this week. The Buck gets all puffed up when you tell him how much you appreciate the specials he brings you each week in bis Reminder ad. Fall lipstick and nail polish shades from Revlon are now on display in our Cosmetic Department. We think our Sentiment Shop selection of Greeting Cards is the finest in Barry County and invite you to browse through our cards whenever you need one. Check your blood pressure and weigh yourself free in our Pharmacy. We are open every Sunday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. to serve you better. 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Money goes where it’s treated best If you owned common stocks or equity mutual funds on Oct. 19, 1987, when the stock market dropped more than 500 points, you probably saw a drop in the value of your portfolio as well. Those who invest a part of a long-term financial plan realize market corrections, like Black Monday, arc not only inevitable but also healthy. These investors didn't panic. In fact. many, after proper consultation, took ad­ vantage of lower prices to add to their holdings. This takes courage and confidence — the ingredients of financial independence. Managing Money is simple when profits are easy. It takes courage and confidence to manage money during times of uncertainty. Barry Hartstone, president of Putnam Financial Service, recently addressed an au­ dience of investment professionals on the sub­ ject of money management during times of financial adversity. Hartstone believes "Money goes where it’s treated best.” This is the ingredient that makes “investors out of savers." Keep in mind that Harstone leads one of the world's largest money-managing firms with a large portion of their managed assets in mutual funds. So. it's no surprise that he is big on ser­ vice. 1 Hailstone is convinced that service not ■ only helps bring money in but "the clients behind the money also stay where they are treated best." To illustrate, he points out, "there was no massive rush (after Black Monday) to redeem holdings." In fact. Hartstone said, in many cases clients started to add to existing fund in­ vestments where they were made aware of buying opportunities. A time of financial shock is an opportunity to re-evaluate your financial position. Ideally, re-evaluation is an annual event, but many delay it until a crisis. A review should begin with your long-range investment objective. Is it the same as when you began? Even after a correction in market and economic conditions are you still on course? If so. there is no reason for radical changes in your philosophy. On the other hand, if your objectives have changed, or your investments no longer meet current or future needs, then perhaps a restructuring of goals and investments is called for. Equally important, is your money being NEWS managed where it's treated best? Uncertain times demand reassurance. If you make your own investment decisions, you can rely only on your own good judgment. If you pay either a commission or fee for assistance, your ad­ visor should volunteer to meet with you to review your investments. No investment increases uninterrupted. To expect this is unfair. However, properly seleccd long-term investments should be able to maintain their course — rising in good times and protecting you in bad times. Adversity yields strength only when we learn from it. Uncertain economic times offer the opportunity to evaluate not only in­ vestments but also investment advice. Bob Edwards (left), owner of Bob's Restaurant and Grill In Hastings and president of the board of directors for EBI Breakthru, weclomes the agency’s new executive director, Bob Edwards. EBI Breakthru names new executive director — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Company Close Change AT&T 25’/. +7. Ameritech 92’/, +2'/. Bristol Meyers 43'/> +7, Chrysler 23'/. +'/< CMS Energy 21’/, +’/, Coca Cola 417, +17. Detroit Edison 157, +7, Dow Chemical 867. +27. Exxon 467. +7. Ford 507. +17. Gencorp 217. —'/, General Motors 747. +17. Hastings Mfg. 327. — IBM 1127. — JCPenney 467. —2 Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. 837. +27. Kellogg Co. 58 + 7. McDonalds 447. +17. Proctor & Gamble 777. + 27. Sears 367. + 7. S.E. Mich. Gas 197. +7. Upjohn 317. +7. Gold $427.00 +1.00 Silver 6.49 + .01 Dow Jones 2065.25 + 27.02 Volume 123.213. Franklin D. Burgess of Jackson has been named executive director of EBI Breakthru Inc., an accredited vocational rehabilitation service based in Lake Odessa. Burgess, who had been serving as acting director since June, when longtime director Shirley Joppie left to take another job after serving in that post since the agency’s incep­ tion in 1969. Burgess joined EBI Breakthru as physical director on May 16 of this year. He will be responsible for administration of the multi-faceted rchabiliation facility with programs that include vocational evaluation, work adjustment, job placement, work ser­ vices, activity services and residential services. His work experiences include 20 years in the manufacturing field and 18 in the hospital acute care industry. In health care, he was associated with the University of Michigan Hospital, Hillsdale Community Health Center, Harrison Community Hospital in Mt. Clemens, Northern Michigan Hospital in Petosky and Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. Burgess received a degree in business ad­ ministration and advanced accounting and auditing in 1957 and he earned a bachelor of science degree from Central Michigan University in 1983 He also has taken professional development courses in management development and psychology, cost systems implementation and management computer concepts. His appointment was made official at a meeting Aug. 26 of the EBI Breakthru Board about the Hastings Area School System 232 WEST GRAND, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 The Hastings Area School System, in Its continuing effort to improve operations and make operations more cost efficient, is switching to a Centrex telephone system for the school facilities in the City of Hastings. The switch enables staff members in the city schools to communicate with each other without using “outside” lines, thus saving the system 8.2 cents on each call between facilities. It is estimated that 20 intra-building calls per day is the break even point for cost efficiency. In surveys recently conducted, the School System averaged about 50 such calls per day. Thus, tne new telephone system will result in a substantial cost savings each day. The installation of the Centrex system will take place on Friday afternoon (after 2:15 p.m.) September 9, 1988. Residents may find communication with the school interrupted for a brief period during that afternoon. The Centrex system requires a new set of telephone numbers with the changes as follows. Please place these changes in your telephone book. THE NEW NUMBERS SHOULD BE IN EFFECT LATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON, — September 9, 1988 — We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause For Additional Information Contact 616/948-8021 THE CHANGES ARE: The Hastings Area I School System | S from „ .... to old number new number £ Adm. Office 948-8021 948-4400 Board of Education Superintendent Business Manager Director of Educational Services Director of Operational Services Maintenance ■: Middle School 945-2451 :• Alternative • Education 948-8484 Annex ; High School 945-9591 948-4404 § 948-4407 I 948-4408 948-4409 S | : Adult • Education 948-8484 948-4414 $ : Food Service 948-8833 : Bus Garage 945-5363 948-4417 948-4418 £ | : Southeastern 945-9531 948-4419 : Northeastern 945-9533 : Central 945-3478 948-4421 948-4423 § of Directors. EBI Breakthru, which primarily serves Eaton. Barry and Ionia countries, but also serves Montcalm County, has satellite loca­ tions in Belding and Hastings. The agency handles about 275 to 300 clients per day. EBI provides sheltered and adult activities and a work area for emotionally and physcically disabled people. EBI also has four residential homes with six clients in each. Area officials may attend MTA meetings The Michigan Townships Association will offer a legislative update and educational pro­ gram to township officials from Allegan, Barry. Kent and Ottawa counties Friday, Sept. 23. as part of the annual MTA Fall District Meetings. More than 100 township officials are ex­ pected to attend the all-day event at lhe Mar­ riott Inn in Grand Rapids. Thus far. Woodland Township Clerk Carol Hewitt has registered, but others may do the same as late as the day of the event. Beginning at 9 a.m., MTA Executive Director John M. La Rose and Deputy Ex­ ecutive Director Larry Merrill will review current legislation that could affect township government, including school finance reform, voter registration, regional assessing and the environment. MTA Education Officer Kathy Gilliland will begin the second half of the morning with a review of the 1988 election’s state ballot proposals. Concluding the morning session will be Dr. John Watkins, humanities professor from Fer­ ris State University, who will "Unscramble the Scrambled Egg" for the meeting's par­ ticipants. His presentation will fo. us on why people have difficulty communicating with each other and will offer methods to improve communication among township board members and between the board and its constituents. After lunch, participants will be able to choose from six concurrent workshops. Dave Peterson from the Michigan Bureau of Elections’ Local Elections Division will conduct a workshop on common problems in elections administration. John Wolcnbcrg, local government specialist from Michigan State University, will teach participants how to handle tax collection problems. Michigan Association of Municipal Cemeteries’ member Susan Crawford from the city of Al­ bion will offer methods on how to keep more accurate cemetery records, including how to reconstruct lost and destroyed records and understanding legal obligations in cemetery management. Eric Formbcrg of the accoun­ ting firm Plante and Moran will discuss in­ vestment strategies for townships in his "Choosing Among Investments" workshop. "Your Township Board in Action." a session on developing effective leadership skills and conducting efficient meetings, will be led by Donna Sweeny, extension specialist from Michigan State University. Also, the Michigan State Assessors Board will conduct an assessors renewal certification course. The cost of the program, which includes lunch and materials, is $38 at the door. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The MTA. based in Lansing Charter Township. provides lobbying and educational services to more than 99 percent of the state's 1.242 townships and 6.500 elected officials. District meetings are conducted annually across the state with fall meetings offered in the southern half of Michigan. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 8, 1988 — Page 3 Another candidate troubled by Hatch Act VIEWPOINT by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A DemiKratic candidate for county com­ missioner says his three-term incumbent op­ ponent is trying to have him thrown off November's ballot. Only one week after Democrat Jane Norris withdrew from the November sheriffs cam­ paign. Michael Smith, a contender for Third District County Commissioner, may be re­ quired to drop out of that race because of a possible violation of the federal Hatch Act. The act prohibits federal employees from participating in political activities. Last week, rather than give up her job as a federal law-enforcement officer. Norris withdrew from the Barry County sheriffs contest. But Smith, an energy technician with the Barry Soil and Water Conservation District, denies he’s a federal employee and also is bound to withdraw under the Hatch Act. The question — which largely hinges around where the funds for Smith's position come from — is now being decided by an in­ vestigator with the Office of Special Counsel. Merit Systems Protector Board, in Washington D.C. Smith charges his opponent. Republican Commissioner P. Richard Dean, with starting the investigation against him with assistance from other county Republicans. “The whole complaint was initiated by Dick Dean in cooperation with the Barry County Prosecutor's Office," Smith said. ’ -*7 Editor’s Notes... by David T. Young Ever-changing modem society has affected many facets of life, including small-town weekly newspapers, and whether that development shows progress is a matter of debate. Weeklies in past years served not only as the pulse of a small community, but also they were the only place you could read n*Y.-s about people you knew. These homespun, folksy publications for many years thrived with "chatter" columns from rural correspondents, who wrote about just about everybody they knew. The theory then was that most people liked to see their names in print. So the more correspondents wrote about in their "chatter" columns," the better. The news in those columns was considered chatter because it was about people who had visitors call on them and about small neighborhood social and church gatherings. They told about who had dinner with who Saturday night and whose daughter and son-in-law stopped in over the weekend. But the changing face of modem society and its needs has resulted in the steady decline of "chatter" columns from correspondents. Many weeklies, using the notion that chatter basically has appealed only io older folks, have slowly dropped the columns, as the correspondents have retired or died. In their place, the weeklies have added features, much more news about things like crime, about city government and schools and the sports coverage has expanded with the explosion of women's athletics. Meanwhile, the newest rage in columns has focused on local history. Some people, particularly older folks, have mourned the decline of this old style of chatty news. The younger set, however, has appreciated the change, showing interest in the harder side of the news and in features. There will be other areas in which weeklies are changing and will change. Some of these will be even more painful to an even larger number of people. Because of the "sue-happy" society we are becoming, there are some innocent news and advertising features that are in jeopardy. One is the listings or brief items on births. The days of when proud grandm'- .jrs called the local paper to announce -ir birth of a grandson or granddaughter may be in trouble. It seems that there can be legal problems in announcing the birth of a child these days simply because newspapers insist on reporting who the parents are. Today there are children bom out of wedlock and sometimes lhe person reported as lhe father contests the publication of his name. This means newspapers can innocently be dragged into maternity suits. Some newspapers already have set up policies to guard against such horrors. Some now are insisting on verification and approval of publishing the parents' names, sometimes in writing. So when grandma calls some weeklies to tell lhe happy news, she may learn that she must obtain approval of the release of the information from both parents, a process that could delay publication if the mother and father live outside of the local community. Just what grandma needs, more red tape in a world rapidly becoming overrun by bureaucratic idiots. “When I first filed my petition ... he con­ tacted my supervisor and he stated he had been to his attorney and saw a definite conflict in my running for the position." "1 found out that it was started in the pro­ secutor's office. Judy Hughes told my wife (Cindy), who was a county employee at lhe time, about the law." Hughes could not be reached for comment Wednesday. Dean, a third-term incumbent, said he was aware of the investigation, but denies he is ac­ tively involved. He said, however, his cam­ paign manager, Sean Lester, has likely been looking into whether Smith falls within the bounds of the Hatch Act. "I’m positive he's looking into it," Dean said. "I had a couple of people who called me to say they heard about it." But he declined to address how the in­ vestigation began. "I'm not going to get into a debate with Mike Smith's people over this." he said. "1 don't think that would accomplish anything.” Dean added he did not want the squabble to become a campaign issue. "I said ’ don't want to get involved in this." he said. “I don't need to campaign on this." An incumbant seeking his fourth term as commissioner representing Irving, Rutland and most of Hastings townships, Dean said if Smith is in violation of the law. he should be removed from the ballot "If he wants to run for county commis- Also in jeopardy is the recently popular "gag ad." These advertisements are placed by friends or relatives of a person about to mark a significant birthday. They usually show a picture of the "victim," sometimes in an unflattering pose, with a brief and humorous caption or statement about that person. A good example is an ad that shows a person's picture and announces "Lordy, Lordy, Look Who’s 40." But it seems that in Oklahoma recently one of these "victims" didn't think such an ad was funny. In fact, this victim found the "gag" to be nothing short of public ridicule and humiliation. Because of this case, many papers now will have to take a hard look at their policies on such ads. Some may decide to ask for permission from the victim to publish the ad, effectively spoiling the surprise, which is almost at the heart of the fun. Progress can be wonderful, but the changes in modem society that threaten to cause gag ads and birth announcements to join the chatter columns as things of the past aren't so wonderful These changes put papers in precarious positions when they shouldn't be. They deny or delay decent people the chance to share the happy news of the birth of a child. They deny people to have innocent fun by placing a surprise gag ad about a friend. Every once in a while, like when I think about this, I have to agree with my elders. Bring back the good old days. Extermination project start too late Dear editor: I was very upset to read about lhe article of powder-post beetles damaging three historic buildings at Charlton Park. A professional exterminator was called in to solve the problem at a cost of S5.5OO. But. this is not why I’m writing. These buildings needed to be saved! My question is: Why did Charlton Park wail so long to let the professionals solve the problem? I am told Charlton Park volunteers discovered the powder-post beetle damage beginning early this spring. Charlton Park personnel tried to solve the problem with a homemade turpentine remedy, which apparently didn’t work. Now. six months later, the park calls in the professionals. Why didn't lhey do this in the beginning? Valuable artifacts were destroyed in these buildings, which cannot be replaced, and a price lag cannot be placed on them. I don’t know how often these historic buildings arc inspected, but when a problem arises, they should be taken care of im­ mediately. not six months later. Ccrtaii. y. the park docs not lack money for upkeep and maintaining these historic buildings. If they do. then something should be done before other historic buildings al Charlton Park are damaged or lost. We owe it to ourselves and future genera­ tions to continue preserving Charlton Park. Sincerely Graham Thomas Middleville sinner, he can do it like the rest of is — not on a government payroll." Dean said. "I’m sure it's something Mr. Smith is going to have to straighten out at some point." On the advice of counsel, however. Smith is continuing with his campaign effort. "I'm continuing with my campaign. I've been attending meetings and getting out and meeting people." Smith said. "Until such time as I am found to be in violation. I'm free to run my campaign." An energy technician with the conservation district. Smith said the district is not a part of government but is only allied with it. Conse­ quently. the Hatch Act does not apply to him. he said. "It's noi a form of government, but they are integrated into lhe federal government through a memo of understanding." he said. "It’s a unique position in the way it's funded. We’re kind of a branch of government, but we're not labled state or federal or county." Smith added his position is funded entirely by the proceeds from a $16 million settlement that the Exxon Corporation was directed to pay to several states, including Michigan, after the company was found guilty in federal court of overcharging. The money was put in escrow, with each state determining how to use it. Michigan’s funds were assigned to lhe Michigan Energy Conservation Program, the agency through which his job was created. "My position is not funded by the county whatsoever." he said. “My job is funded wholey by money that was awarded back to the state from Exxon." Nashville Attorney Carol Dwyer, who is representing Smith, said she agrees the federal Hatch Act does not apply to him. "All it took was a reading of the law to make clear he was not barred from running for office," she said. "H’s not taxpayers’ money It’s Exxon money paid through the federal government in accordance with the court ruling." Dwyer said discussed the complaint with John Erk. the federal officer investigating the complaint. "He expressly said Mike can and should ac­ tively continue with his plans unless he hears to the contrary" she said. Dwyer’s husband. Barry County Democratic Party Chairman Bob Dwyer, ac­ cused Dean of conspiring with Hughes and State Rep Robert Bender to raise the issue after the primary election so that Smith would be removed and no other Democratic can­ didate could be placed on lhe ballot. "There was a three-way Republican con­ spiracy between Bender. Judy Hughes and Dean." Bob Dwyer said. “I know Hughes was involved in making a verbal ruling on Smith that was wholly based on the con­ spiracy. I don’t think she has any respect for the non-partisan nature of her office (as coun­ ty prosecutor)." Bender, a Middleville Republican, confirm­ ed that he had been asked to look into the mat­ ter. But he said getting some information was the extent of his participation. "My involvement has simply been trying to get some questions answered." Bender said. "1 would hesitate to say I was helping Dick (Dean). 1 knew there was potentially a pro­ blem there, and I was really helping answer questions." "We aren’t campaigning or anything for anyone." he said. Smith, for his part, said Bender told another conservation district employee that he was reluctant to look into the issue. "I know Mr. Bender didn’t want to become involved,” Smith said. John Erk. of the Office of Special Counsel. Merit Systems Protector Board in Washington D.C. who is investigating the complaint and is expected to decide the matter, refused to com­ ment Wednesday on lhe case, deferring to a media spokeswoman in the department. The spokeswoman said Wednesday the case remains under "active investigation." but she would make no other comment. No date was given for the announcement of the decision. Men held following traffic stop Two Bellevue men were taken into custody on separate charges by Hastings Police Satur­ day morning after authorities stopped a car for speeding on East State Streel. The driver, Michael S. Music. 31. of 10517 Eddy Road, was arrested for drunk driving after registering a .13 percent reading on the preliminary breathalyzer test. His passenger. Ronald L. Curtis, of 4426 Pease Road, was arrested for failure to answer a citation issued by the Michigan State Police at the Lansing post for driving with a suspended license. Officers Jeff Pratt and Pete Leach said they were on patrol at 2 a.m. when they saw the car exceeding the speed limit of 35 mph on East State near Center Street. The car was going 57 mph at the time, the officers said. They pulled the car over, smelled liquor and asked the passengers for their identification. Both were lodged on SI00 bond at the Barry County Jail. Driver, 15, cited after minor mishap A 15-year-old motorist was issued a ticket Monday after hitting a passing vehicle while leaving his driveway. Michael J. Baker, who does not have a driver’s license, received the citation Monday after the 6:40 p.m. accident that left no one hurt. Barry County Sheriff”s Deputy Robert Abendroth said Baker was pulling out of his driveway at 4545 Walldotff Road in Hope Township when his car struck the passing 1987 Dodge pickup truck, driven by John Carpenter. 20, of 6590 Wall Lake Road, Hope Township. Baker, of 4545 Walldorff. told authorities he had stopped before entering the road but had stopped too far back. He was moving for­ ward to sec when the accident occurred, Abendroth said. A 15-year-old passenger in Baker’s 1975 Chevy pickup truck was not injured, and neither were wearing seatbelts. Abendroth said. Commentariesfrom our editorial staffand lhe community— Schools cut the asking price For the Hastings Area School System, apparently it’s not over until it’s over. Just a little more than two months ago the district was reeling from a finan­ cial crisis and successive defeats of millage requests. The board of education then reluctantly set about the painful task of making budget cuts. Despite encouragement from some corners in lhe community, including this one. to have a third millage vote with a smaller asking price, school officials instead decided lake the bitten medicine and begin the budget cutting process. The number of class periods at the high school and middle school were pared by one to enable lhe layoffs of a number of teachers. All funding for extra­ curricular activities was cut and a “pay-to-participatc’’ plan was instituted for all students who wanted to be involved in athletics, band, drama, choir and the like and a number of support staff positions were eliminated. It looked as though a bleak school year was ahead for the students. But then came some good fortune and consequently a little rethinking from school board members. Though the Michigan Legislature still has been unable to come up with a proposal for property tax reform in the financing of schools, it coughed up more state aid money lhan was anticipated. With the painful cuts the local school district already had instituted and with the unexpected increase in state aid. the school board now is able to offer a less expensive millage request. So the board was right last Thursday to decide to go back to the voters for the third time this year. The Oct. 24 request will be for an additional 2.812 mills rather than 4.18 turned down twice earlier this year, in March and in June. It's too late to restore the entire educational package during the first semester, but passage of the Oct. 24 millage request essentially would put the schools’ programs in the second semester back where they were a year ago. The thinking here has to be that half of something is belter than all of nothing. With passage of lhe Oct. 24 millage, those who have had to pay to participate in extra-curricular activities during the fall would be reimbursed and prices for tickets to athletic events would revert to lhe old levels. And most important, the number of class periods could go back up to 1987-88 levels. We believe the voters who twice earlier this year said they just couldn’t af­ ford lhe steep 4.18-mill increase might change their minds with the comprom’se of lhe lower asking price. And while some voters were waiting to see if the state would come through with tax reform to bail out the schools and property owners, we hope they’ve learned that lhey really can’t count on our men and women in Lansing. If a reform package is not put together and the Oct. 24 millage fails, the schools almost would be back to square one, with even worsening financial headaches to worry about. If our lawmakers do fashion a proposal and it receives voter approval, Hastings would be in a favorable position to continue its efforts to restore a more full and quality educational program. As Hastings Board of Education President Ann Ainslie said, the district will have to rely on local support until a state reform proposal actually is approved. This Oct. 24 millage request is almost like a merchant having a sale. Because of unexpected good fortune and some painful cutting, it is now able to mark down its asking price for quality education. And we hope the public will meet lhe schools somewhere near the middle by buying the goods this time. PUBLIC OPINION: Is Hatch Act fair? Local dentists court date delayed Preliminary exam in 56th District Court was adjoured for lhe second lime Tuesday for a Hastings dentist accused of practicing without a license. Appearing in court without an attorney, Kevin M. Burnett. 36. asked District Court Judge Gary Holman to appoint counsel at public expense to represent him. After reviewing an affidavit listing Burnett's current assets. Holman granted the request and appointed Lansing attorney Charles Stiles to handle Burnett’s case. Preliminary exam was rescheduled for Sept. 26 in district court. Burnett was arrested Aug. 9 after an under­ cover agent working with the Michigan State Police in Lansing said Burnett was continuing to practice dentistry after his license had been suspended April 13. Burnett also faces charges of obtaining prescription drugs by fraud in Kent County Circuit Court. A trial on that charge schedul­ ed for Aug. 16 before Judge George Boucher was adjourned, and a new date has not been set. A second trial on the same fraud charge is scheduled to begin Tuesday before Judge George Buth in Kent County Circuit Court. Because of the two cases pending in Kent County. Burnett told the court Tuesday he could not afford to hire an attorney to repre­ sent him in the matter now pending in Barry County. "I’m trying to sell my practice." he said. “The publicity from this thing has made it necessary. The Hastings Prosecutor Judy Hughes Tuesday asked to proceed with the hearing, reminding the court that the case had been postponed once before and adding that she had only found out Tues­ day morning that Burnett did not have an attorney. But Holman granted the request for a third hearing date so that Burnett would have time to prepare his defense. He remains free on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond. Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Thursday through Saturday Lower Peninsula Fair. Highs in the 70s Thursday, in the mid-70s to mid-80s Friday, and in the 70s again Saturday. Lows will be in the 50s. Upper Peninsula Partly cloudy with a chance of showers Fri­ day. Highs arc expected in the 70s Thursday and Friday and the upper 60s to lower 70s Saturday. Lows will be in the upper 40s to mid-50s. Banner r ___________ Send form P S. 3579 to P.O. Box b (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 34 - Thursday, Septembers, 1988 Subscription Rates: S 13.00 per year in Barry County, $15.00 per year in .djoining counties: and $16.50 per year elsewhere. Ed Stafford Jim Hostetler Jane Norris, who waged a successful' write-in campaign to run for Barry County Sheriff on the Democratic ticket, last week announced that she had to withdraw from the race because of the Hatch Act, which forbids federal employees from engaging in political activities. In order for her to run, she would have had to resign her job. Do you think the Hatch Act is fair or do you believe federal employees should be Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are .libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Jerilee Hostetler allowed to run for office without penalty of having to give up their jobs? Mariana Hammond, Hastings: "1 don’t think it’s fair. 1 think you should have lhe same opportunity even if you’re in an office or a federal position, I think you should have the same opportunity." Sue Slocum, Hastings: "I’d say it wasn’t fair." Ralph Hanchett, Nashville: "No, I don’t think so (fair). Ed Stafford, Hastings: "If a person gets a leave of absence, that's okay. But it’s not a good idea to hold a government job and then run for an office.” Jim Hostetler, Woodland: "In one way it’s all right and in one way it isn’t. You can’t have your cake and cat it too. In one way you're being penalized for holding a govern­ ment job so I guess it's unfair, really." Jerilee Hostetler, Woodland: "I think see­ ing as how she all ready had a federal job, she would have had to quit and that’s probably the right thing to do." �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 8, 1988 Charles A. Hammond Curney L. Morgan HASTINGS - Charles A. Hammond. 94, of 428 West Bond Street, Hastings and formerly of Banfield, passed away Friday, September 2, 1988 at Provincial House in Hastings where he had been a patient the past month. Mr. Hammond was born September 6,1893 in Baltimore Township, Barry County, the son of James and Lottie (Gurd) Hammond. He farmed near Banfield for 31 years and had lived at lhe present residence since 1950. He was employed as head of the laundry at the Barry County Medical Facility (Thomapple Manor) from April 1958 until his retirement in December 1961. He was a former member and treasurer of the Delton-Kellogg School Board, also a former member of lhe Barry Township Board, the Johnstown Grange, the Delton Creamery Board and the Banfield Telephone Board. He was married to Myrtle Powers, Decem­ ber 6, 1916. Mr. Hammond is survived by his wife. Myrtle; one daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Irene) Pixley of Hickory Comers; one son, Lloyd Hammond of Rialto, California; five grand­ children; four great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Isham of Hastings; Mrs. Florence Dolbee of Long Beach, California and Mrs. William (Bernice) Cain of Spring Arbor; one brother, Vera Hammond of Delton; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 6, at Williams Funeral Home, with Pastor Paul Deal officiating. Burial was at East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Envelopes avail­ able at the funeral home. HASTINGS - Curney L Morgan, 93. of 750 E. Dowling Road, Hastings and formerly of Gobles and Augusta, passed away Wednesday morning, August 31, 1988 shortly after being admitted to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Morgan was bom April 5,1895, the son of William and Ida May (Babcock) Morgan in Bany County, where he had lived most of his life. He was employed for 43 years with New York Central Railroad and retired in 1967. His first wife, the farmer Ora Terpening, to whom he was married to in 1916, preceded him in death in 1952. He was married to the former Lelha Stoneburner in 1960 and she preceded him in death November 17,1987.HeandLetha raised prized acres of irises for several years in the Gobles area. He had lived for the past nine months with his daughter, Sandy Conant. Mr. Morgan is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Florence Cousineau of Battle Creek, Mrs. Roy (Frances) Elwell of Delton, Mrs. Kenneth (Margaret) Brooks of Hamilton, Ohio, Mrs. Floyd (Wanda) Tuttle of Sanford, Maine and Mrs. Kent (Sandy) Conant of Dowling; one son, Don Morgan of Sun Lakes, Arizona; 21 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; one brother, William Morgan of Union City; many nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Saturday, September 3, at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton, with Rev. Elmer Faust officiating. Burial was at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Envelopes avail­ able at the funeral home. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Sept 11 - 8:45 Church School (all ages). Breakfast 8:30. 10:00 Family Worship. Church Council 1:00 Family Pic­ nic al D. Coles'. Thursday, Sept 8 - 8:00 AA. Saturday. Sept. 10 10:30 Adult Mem. 4:00 Wedding. 8:00 NA. Monday. Sept. 12 - 7:00 Women's Bible Study. Tuesday. Sept. 13 - 7:30 FCS Bd. 9:30 Wordwatchcre. 7:30 Caregiving. Wednesday. Sept. 14 - 7:30 SCS Staff. Avenue. Hastings. Ml 49058. Nor­ man Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-1201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School I! a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. OF GOD, HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School, 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Lcitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults, Teem and Children. OF BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Father Leon Pohl. Pastor, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; SundayMasses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. 1330 N. Broadway. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian ex­ perience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen A. Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. Sept. 4 - 9:30. Worship Ser­ vice Nursery provided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH-AM and FM. Monday. Sept. S'- Office Closed. Wednesday. Sept. 7-1:00 Circle 4. in the dining room. 1:30 Circle 3. at the home of Agnes Smith. 7:30 Circle 5. at lhe home of Jeanne Meisenbach. 7:30 Circle 6. at the home of Sue Aumkk. Thursday. Sept. 8-9:00 Circle 2. in the dining room. GOD, 1674 West Slate Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:4S a.m.: Worship II a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. and Center tn Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith, Rector. Sunday Schedule for Sum­ mer months (Memorial Day through Labor Day): Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday, 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7:00 p.m. FIRST CHURCH HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, G. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, corner of Broadway HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45. classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:00 (Elem. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB club for boys. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS NEXALL PHARMACY Complcta PrvKriplion Sarvica HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hatting* and taka Odaisa COLEMAN AGENCY Inc. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banficld Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barren. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.tn. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8, 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall), Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children s Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S„ Pastor Brent Branham. Phone. 623-2285. Sun­ day School al 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 p.m.: Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. 12145 Doster Rd . Pastor Rev. Ken Hangerink. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Edith M. Henney Rebecca Anna Reser Vernon G. Farley PLAINWELL - Miss Edilh M. Henney, 82. of Plainwell and formerly of Carlton Center, Barry County, died Wednesday, August 31. 1988 at Beverly Manor in Plainwell. Miss Henney was bom on October 13,1905, in Carlton Center, the daughter of Franklin and Sarah (Ruckel) Henney. She was raised in Carlton Center and attended schools there. She had lived most of her life in Kalamazoo County and had been a resident at Beverly Manor in Plainwell for lhe past eight years. Miss Henney is survived by a niece. Miss Bonita L. Henney of Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Arthur, Bertie, Roy, John and Edward Henney. Funeral services were held Friday, Septem­ ber 2, al the Freeport Cemetery, with the Rev. Morris Vice officiating. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe charity of one’s choice. LAKE ODESSA - Rebecca Anna Reser, 95, of 1615 Tupper Lake Street, Lake Odessa, died Thursday, August 30, at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Reser was born October 2, 1892 in Kenton, Ohio, the daughter of Benjamin and Verena (Hile) Baughman. She attended schools in Kenton. She was married to Medford Reser in 1912 in Allegan. He preceded her in death on September 30, 1956. She lived in Grand Rapids and in Clarksville before moving to Lake Odessa in 1983. She Gaylord R. Cook BELLEVUE - Vernon G. Farley, 56, of 14200 Wing Road, Bellevue, died Tuesday, August 30, 1988, after being stricken at his residence. He was bom in Assyria Township, Barry County, the son of Ernest L. and Charlotte G. (Cary) Farley. He was a lifelong resident of lhe Bellevue area and had been employed as a truck driver for Clark Equipment Company, Battle Creek, retiring in 1985 after 17 years of service. He also farmed. Mr. Farley was a member of the Teamsters Local #34 in Battle Creek and was a member of the Charlotte Pentecostal Church of God. Mr. Farley is survived by his wife, Jane A. (McLane) Farley; two sons, Thomas Wayne Farley of Sacramento, California and Patrick Garfield Farley of Georgetown, Kentucky; one daughter, Shad Maguerite Young of Cynthia­ na, Kentucky; and grandchildren, Jessica Paige Farley, Wesley Russell Young and Jonathon Michael Young. Mr. Farley was preceded in death by his twin brother, LaVeme Robert Farley on August 30, 1986. Funeral services were held September 2, 1988 at the Charlotte Pentecostal Church of God with the Reverends Marquerite McLane, Patrick McLane and Jack Skirvin officiating. Burial was at the Bell Cemetery, Assyria Township, Barry County. Memorials are suggested to the Charlotte Pentecostal Church of God. Arrangements were handled by lhe Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. LAKE ODESSA - Gaylord R. Cook, 75, of 492 West Musgrove Highway, Lake Odessa died Tuesday, August 31, 1988 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. Mr. Cook was born on August 31, 1913 in Odessa Township, the son of Clifton and Gladys (Shetteriy) Cook. He graduated from the Lake Odessa High School in 1931. He was married to Grace Taylor on Decem­ ber 21, 1935 in Auburn, Indiana. He was employed al the Michigan Department of Corrections until retirement in 1979. Mr. Cook is survived by his wife, Grace; two daughters, LaVon Blesener of Washington, D.C. and Lola Dayton of Hastings; two sons, Keith Cook of San Gabriel, California and Kendall Cook of Virginia Beach, Virginia; 15 grandchildren; three great grandhchildren; mother, Gladys Cook, one brother, George Cook, and two sisters, Rose Draghi and Eileen Holland, all of Lake Odessa. He was preceded in death by one brother, Merlin. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 3, 1988 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Rev. George Speas officiating. Burial was at the Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Blodgett Critical Care Unit in care of the Funeral Home. Howard E. Belson HASTINGS - Mr. Howard E. Belson of 740 East Lincoln Street, Hastings and formerly of Nashville, died Tuesday, August 30, 1988 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Belson was bom on July 12, 1916 in Maple Grove Township, Barry County, the son of Elmer and Gladys (Gardner) Belson. He was raised in the Nashville area and attended schools there, graduating in 1934. As a young man he assisted his mother in the family busi­ ness, “Belson’s Bakery & Restaurant” first in Nashville and later in Hastings He was married to Ruth E. Warner on Janu­ ary 28,1939. They lived in Lansing for a time before moving to his farm home on the North Ragla Road in 1946. They lived there until moving to Hastings in July 1988. He was employed al Keeler Brass Company for about 20 years, retiring in 1974 from the company in Kentwood. Previous employment included: fanner Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company, former Royal Coach Company, International Seal and Lock Company and E.W. Bliss Company all of Hast­ ings. While living in Lansing, he was employed as a tool and die maker. was a member of the Hastings F & AM Mr. Belson is survived by his wife, Ruth; a brother, Carl Belson of Punta Gorda, Florida; a sister, Onnalie Riemann of Battle Creek; sever­ al nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Vadah. Funeral services were held Friday, Septem­ ber 2, at the Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville with Pastor Michael J. Anton officiating. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville's Putnam Library Fund. Nellie B. Lumbert LYONS - Nellie B. Lumbert, 71, of Lyons, formerly of Lake Odessa, died Sunday, September 4, 1988 at Ionia County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Lumbert was bom on September 26, 1916 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Jacob and Nancy (Shelton) Harrington. She attended Lake Odessa schools. She was married to Fred Lumbert on September 17, 1935. He preceded her in death May 24, 1963. Mrs. Lumbert is survived by six daughters, Betty Tomerville of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Doris Bartreau of Ionia, Louis Ann Chase of Saranac, Judy Dryer of Sunfield, Ruth Lumbert of Lyons, Alice Spaulding of East Lansing; two sons, Morris Lumbert of Saranac, Jack Lumbert of Lyons; 25 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; two brothers, George Harring­ ton and Fred Harrington both of Lake Odessa; one sister Edilh Foote of Hastings; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 7,1988 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Rev. Richard Sessink offi­ ciating. Burial was as at Lakeside Cemetery, Ho.>,nr - Ho.h.,11. FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hatting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER • 452 N. Broadway ■ Hotting* BOSLEY PHARMACY “Pretcrrpliom- -1 IB S. Jofferton ■ 945-3420 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hctlingt. Michigan HASTIHGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, IHC. 770 Cook Rd — Hailing*. Mxhigon Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Banfield Sunday School 9 a.m.; Banficld Worship 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel Sunday School 9: 30; Country Chapel Worship 10: 30. Holding On For Life First Baptist Church ... present ... “The FAMILY: Holding On For Life!” The program is a musical multi-media pre­ sentation featuring the Life Action Singers. The program includes special lighting, 12 computerized projection units covering a 36-foot wide screen with over 2000 visuals, synchronized to the music, lyrics and narra­ tion. This program will warm your heart, as the family is seen in its historical setting. You will leave with the realization that commitment is the key to getting families back on their feet again. Lake Odessa scout troop camps out Boy Scouts from Lake Odessa Troop No. 300 recently went on a backpacking campout to Michigan's South Manitou Island. The Seven Scouts and three adult leaders took their trip between Aug. 26 and Aug. 28. During the trip, the group visited the Sleep­ ing Bear Dunes. They took a three-mile hike up the dunes, went out to Lake Michigan for a swim, and returned down the dunes at quite a bit faster pace, we are told. The troop visited Lake Leelanau and went on to the fishing town of Leland to board their boat for South Manitou Island. The boys foundout that Lake Michigan can become very rough when it wants to. The group en­ countered 10-feet plus waves in their 65-foot boat and were reminded later during a hike across the island, where they visited the gravesite of the Francisco Morazan. a Liberian freighter that Lake Michigan claim­ ed in I960 off the shore of South Manitou. There were many interesting things to do on the island, the boys found out. even though there was no electricity for televisions, radios, or video games. Backpacking was a new experience for most of these boys. They even found they had a ‘Zt-mile hike from camp for fresh drinking water. Travis Anway, Shannon Hammel. Johnny Rosquin, Andy Umlor and Eric Wells were part of the Boy Scout Troop 300 that took the trip. According to Scout Master Curt Wells, Wcbclos Scout Eric Lass and D.J. Waklcy made the trip, with fathers Ed Lass, Cub Master and Dave Waklcy Webelos leaders. All in all. Wells said he was real proud of his new troop of boys, whose average age is 12 years. They packed in everything, from food to tents, and packed back out everything they took in. They camped in rain and wind and wanted to stay another day into Monday, even though they had school that day. “I just couldn't understand it." Mr. Wells said. _____ _________ ____________ Redesign your loan anytime you want, as often as you like! Announcing: A farm mortgage plan you can manage. AA uch can change from the day you take out a mortgage jll to the day you finish repaying it. 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For more information on LandMaster Convertible Loans, call: PIONEER BANK North Branch I 800 62? 1889 313 688 30S1 Nashville Area ST. CTK1L-S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. 309 E. WOODLAWN AVE. attended Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church. Mrs. Reser is survived by five sons, Wilbur of Wayland, Benjamin of Caledonia, Roy of Lake Odessa, Larry and Frank of Clarksville; one daughter, Mrs. Orville (Wilma) Running of Battle Creek; 19 grandchildren; 24 great grand­ children; nine great, great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, two daughters, three brothers and one sister. Funeral Services were held Saturday, September 3, at Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church, with the Rev. Randy Hersey officiating. Burial was at Elmwood Cemetery in Wayland. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. Insurance far your life. Homa. Butin*** and Cor WHEN FUNCHAL HOMES At 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 11th at FARM CREDIT SERVICES ATTEND : ...the church of your choice this week : • “Jesus Christ Makes : a Difference • Phone 945-9415 535 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 8, 1988 — Page 5 euui BANKRUPTCY AUCTION LOCATION: In Hastings, Mich, at the Barry County Fairgrounds at the building in back of the grand stands. Tuesday, September is. iojo a.m. — INSPECTION after 8:00 A.M. — ■ 1 r ■»* Donaldsons to observe 25th wedding anniversary x. Martins to observe 60th wedding anniversary Sixty years of wedded life will be celebrated on Sept. 12 by Peter and Martha Manin of 722 W. Madison St., Hastings. The occasion will be highlighted by a fami­ ly dinner. The Martins’ children are Byron and Betty Hesteriy and Roland and Marilyn Oastcr. They have four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Hobert-Ahearn announce engagement Orty and Connie Hobert of Hastings have announced the engagement of their daughter. Michelle Lynn, to Patrick Joseph Ahearn, son of Con and Marge Ahearn of Hastings. Michelle is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School and is attending NIT. where she will be a graduate in October 1988. Patrick will attend Northwestern Business College of Lima. Ohio, in October. An Oct. 29. 1988 wedding is being planned. The Family of Barry and Bonnie Donaldson will be hosts for an open house in honor of their 25th anniversary. The celebration will be held at their home, 5256 Jordan Road, on Sunday. Sept. 11. from 2 to 6 p.m. Barry and Bonnie were married Sept. 7. 1963. at the Grace Wesleyan Church in Hastings by the Rev. V.L. Draggoo. All friends and relatives are invited. Yertys to observe 50th wedding anniversary The Ladies of the United Methodist Church will be hostesses for a 50th wedding anniver­ sary open house on Sunday. Sept. 11, from 2:30-5 p.m. at the United Methodist Church for Mr. and Mrs. Keith Ycrty. Mr. and Mrs. Ycrty were married on Sept. 11. 1938. in Hastings. Mr. Ycrty is retired from the Hastings Manufacturing Company. The Yertys have two sons, Wally of Paw Paw and Mark of Santa Barbara. Calif., and two grandchildren. Friends and relatives arc invited. No gifts please. Legal Notices Maier-Schondelmayer announce engagement Jarrards to observe 50th wedding anniversary Lawrence and Mary Jarrard of 9950 S. Clark Road. Nashville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday. Oct. 1 at the Maple Grove Township Hall in Nashville. The celebration will be hosted by their children, Eugene and Ruth Jarrard of Nashville and Larry and Kay Snowden of Vermontville. The couple also has six grand­ children and two great-grandchildren. Lawrence Jarrard and the former Mary Fuller were married Oct. 1. 1938, in Bryan. Ohio. They have lived in the Nashville area all their lives. The couple has requested no gifts, only guests' presence on this special day. Hughes to observe 35th wedding anniversary The children and grandchildren would love to have you help us celebrate the 35th wed­ ding anniversary of our parents. Donald and Shirley Hughes in the basement of the Farm Bureau las. Office Building at 234 E. Stale St. in Hastings on Sept. 11th from 2 til 5 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. John Schondclmaycr of Mid­ dleville wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Lyn. to Andrew Maier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maier of Birmingham. Sara is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and Ferris State University. An­ drew graduated from Birmingham Seaholm High School and Ferris State University. An Oct. 15 wedding is being planned. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles E. Eggers & Donna M. Eggers, his wife, to Fleet Mor­ tgage Corp, f/k/a Mortgage Associates. Inc., a Rhode Island corporation successor by merger to Mortgage Associates, Inc., a Wisconsin corpora­ tion. Mortgagee, Dated April 8. 1974, and record­ ed on April 17, 1974, in Liber 219, on page 530, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Federal National Mortgage Association, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States, by an assign­ ment dated May 6. 1974 and recorded on June 7. 1974, in Liber 220. on page 77. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of Fif­ teen Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Five & 82/100 Dollars ($15,475.82), including Interest at 8'4 % per annum. Under the power of solo contained in -.aid mor­ tgage and the statue in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the main entrance to the County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 2 o'clock p.m.. Local Time, on Thursday, October 20. 1988. Said premises ore situated in the Village of Mid­ dleville. Barry County. Michigan, and ore describ- RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT: 20 qt. Hobart mixer with attachments; 60 ft. 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OFFICE EQUIPMENT: Tee MA68 cash register; Mark 3 Fas cash register computer system; time clock. NEW CLOTHING: 800 pieces of womens clothes including:, slacks, skirts, tops and sweaters. Womens clothing is mainly winter. 600 pieces of childrens clothes - 2 piece sets - tops and slacks. Mixed seasons. 3000 muscle shirts for kids - with military insignia - small to large. NEW NUTS & BOLTS: at least 30 cartons of various fasteners. VEHICLES - CLASSIC A COLLECTIBLE: 1974 Blazer with blade V-8; 1966 Impala Super Sport; 1976 AlCamlno with air and tilt and cruise - loaded. NOTE: Mint see these cars to appreciate them!' * MQ,"vb°'’Sid**'"* BUYERS MUST REGISTER...SEELING BY NUMER...DRIVER'S LICENSE FOB I.O. ♦ Everything sold Nothing nmovod until settled for w/« day. * Hol nrMon*ib/» lor ocddonti ■ Moro, during or afar Mo...or tor goodi afar told. “AS IS" “WHERE IS" • LUMCHSTAMD 0 Audionoon I omplor^i on " Moi ogonti onfy — auumo no SabAim or gumlooi. TERMS: CASH * KENDALL TOBIAS 945*5019, Hotling, .. uctioneeri: DONVERDUIN 699-8126, Coledonio Good Management does not cost . . IT PAYS! Advertise YOUR SALE with us! Dieto Center I have main­ tained my goal weight for over one year at DIET CENTER. The weight-loss professionals. Marilyn Scheck from Hastings lost 46 lbs. and 63% inches over a year ago. Lot 44. MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS ADDITION NO. 2. to the Village of Middleville. Section 27. T4N, R10W. Barry County, Michigan, as recorded In Liber 5, Page 13. Barry County Records. During the six months or thirty days, if found abandoned immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Doled: September 8. 1988 Federal National Mortgage Association, Assignee of Mortgagee Hecht & Cheney Sixth Floor Frey Building Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 (10/6) Hammonds to observe 25th wedding anniversary Reeves-Waite announce engpgeme: Cindy Lu Reeves, of Hudson. FL . and John Richard Waite of Brooksville. Fla. have announced their engagement. Cindy is the daughter of Mrs. Jean Thom­ son of Hudson. John is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Joyce) Waite, of Alto. Cindy is a 1975 graduate of Hudson High Schoo] and is employed as assistant manager at Sherwin-Williams Company in Hudson. John in a 1979 graduate of Lowell High School and graduted from Asbury College in 1983. with a degree in Christian education. He is employed as director of Christian educa­ tion at Grace Presbyterian Church, Spring Hill. Fla. An Oct. 8 wedding is planned in Spring Hill. A reception in honor of Cindy and John will be held Saturday. Oct. 15. from 1-4 p.m. at Cunningham's Acre. 4980 Tupper Lake Road. Lake Odessa. All family and friends arc invited to attend. In celebrating their 25 years of marriage, the children of Ed and Marie Hammond will host an open house on Sunday. Sept. 11. from 2-5 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall on M-43 (S. Wall Lake Rd ). Claude “Ed” and Marie (Turner) Gates were married on Sept. 14. 1963. at Emmanuel Espicopal Church. They have lived on S. Wall Lake Road since their marriage. Ed has been employed by Welton’s Heating and Air Conditioning for the past 23 years. Marie is a homemaker and is active in Barry County Campfire. They have three children. Russell of Nashville and Karen and Tim of Hastings and two grandchildren. Kenny and Vanessa. No gifts, please just come and enjoy the afternoon with them. Caroline (Stanton) Huyck to observe 100 th birthday Caroline (Stanton) Huyck, widow of Gilmer A. Huyck will be 100 years old on Sept. 15. She has one son, David, five grand­ children and three great-grandchildren. Caroline lived most of her life in the Caledonia area and is presently residing at the M.J. Clark Memorial Home. 1546 Sherman St., S.E., Grand Rapids. ML. 49506. Legal Notice of Application Notification is hereby given that National Bank ol Hasting*. 241 West State Street Hastings, Michigan. 49058 has filed an application with the Comptroller of the Currency on September 3. 1988, as specified in 12 CFR 5 in the Comptroller's Manual for National Banks, for permission Io establish a domestic branch of seasonal agency at 12850 Chief Noonday Road. Wayland. Ml 49348. Any person wishing to comment on this applica­ tion may file comments in writing with lhe Deputy Comptroller. Central District, Comptroller of the Currency, Central District. One Financial Place, Suite 2700. 440 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, <L 60605 within 30 days of the date of this publication. The nonconfidential portions of lhe application are on file with the Dupuly Comp-troller os part of the public file. This file is available for public inspec­ tion during regular business hours. (9/8) awana begins Sept. 7 6:30 to 8:15 P.M. Birth Announcements IT’S A GIRL Terralynn and Steven Gordeneer of Charlotte. Sept. 1. 6:26 a.m.. 7 lbs.. 1 oz. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Simon of Nashville, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Jodie Yvonne bom Aug. 30 at 6:25 a.m. at Sparrow Hospital. She weighed 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and is 21 nches long. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Michael Appelman of Nashville. Mi., and Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Simon of Pewamo. Mi. IT’S A BOY Tyler James Howe, born Aug. 27 at 8:06 p.m. to Terri and Steven Howe at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He weighed 6 lbs.. 9 ozs. The regular bus route will run. If you need a ride call the church 948-8004. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings BEFORE DATE STARTED, FEB. 12, 1987 AT GOAL WEIGHT AFTER 1 YEAR. AUG. 15. 1988 I am delighted to be able to tell you that a year later. 1 am still managing to stay within five pounds of my goal weight. The last time I lost weight. I realized that I needed continued help to maintain my loss; and when I didn’t have it. I gave up control over my eating habits. This time I have the Diet Center staff to provide the continuous support I need to help me keep my weight where I’d like it. This maintenance phase is part of the services I paid for during the time I was losing weight. I am continuing to take advantage of this service by visiting the Diet Center weekly at no further cost. I occasionally find that I’ve had too many opportunities to '’at my “old" favorites and the pounds begin creeping up. Before it can get out of hand. I get back to the foods I know will help me get rid of those excess pounds. I have only to look at my "before" picture and remind myself that I don’t ever want to look like that again. I like the way I look and the way I feel; and I don’t want to lose that. We discussed, during the losing phase, that our mental picture was that of a fat person; and that we needed to change our image of ourselves to that of a slender person. It is interesting to note that our friends and acquaintances also have that “fat" mental picture of us. When we remain near our goal and don’t gain the weight back as they expect; they insist that we are losing more weight. It perhaps takes more time for them to readjust their mental picture of us. than it takes for us to adjust our own Image of ourselves. I find that it takes patience and control not to assume that, since my friends think I’m losing weight, I can eat a little more of my old fattening favorites and get away with it. If you're a person who has lost weight at the Diet Center, and you did not take advantage of the maintenance services you paid for; not only have you possibly already gained your unwanted weight back, but you have also lost the investment you made in yourself. If you’ve found that you still can't do it without the support of people who understand and care; I urge you to come back, lose it again, and this time take advantage of all the services you are paying for. and be proud of what you have done for yourself. Sincerely. All children ages kindergarten through Junior High. CALL FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION Hastings 948 4033 Hours: Mon -Frt. 7 a m 6 p.m Saturday 9 am.-Noon or Call our other Diet Center’ m Ptamwen 885 8881 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 8, 1988 Ann Landers He’ll Need More Than Time And Study! Military put-downs unwarranted More than studious attention to their textbooks, your children will require plenty of money to go off to college. While the cost of higher education is soaring, the need for higher education is becoming an absolute must. The cost of an education need not be such a tremendous financial sacrifice for the family. If you have already applied for entry into the MET (Michigan Education Trust) program or are considering it in the future, talk with one of our loan officers. We can design a loan package comfortable for you which will assure you of that economic plus that will lock in your child's education. MET You know how important an education is. You know that we'll do our very best to help you pro­ vide it. Call us today. MICHIGAN CDUCAI1ON ’MI 201 E State St. Hastings, Ml (618) 945-8561 BRANCH OFFICE 802 Fourth Ave. Lake Odeeaa, Ml (Sil) 374-8848 "Moving into a new era of people serving people. buried alive w ith the dead person. 1 became hysterical and was taken out to an overheated 1934 Ford, where attempts were made to calm me down by offering me dimes. I realize that to attend or not attend a funeral should be a personal decision, but 1 come down on the side of not forcing anyone, especially young children. -- F.J., Mount Holly. N.J. Dear F.J. in N.J.: I agree with your assess­ ment. but there's another issue at hand. Your father sounds like a sick man. I'm sure you were traumatized by being lowered into that casket, but to call him “an ignorant S.O.B." 46 years after an incident that occurred when you were 4 suggests that there is still a lot of anger boiling under the surface. Counseling might help. 1 recommend it. ‘Changing’ expectations Dear Ann Lancers: How odd that men marry women hoping they won’t change and women marry men with the idea that they can change them. Why is this? -- Dayton. Dear Dayton: Beats me. but they both are almost always disappointed. Is AIDS privileged information? Dear Ann Landers: I work in the office of a prominent physician. Several days ago the man who has been dating my cousin for over a Dear Ann Landers: Just a few comments on your recent letter concerning lhe woman and her difficulty with her son about attending a funeral. The scene is 1942. Jersey City. N.J. A hot Sunday afternoon. I am 4 years old. My brother is 2. My father's doctor had died. It was an open coffin. I will spare you the details of what I think about the ignorant S.O.B. who just happened to be my father, but the fear that he instilled in me has persisted to this day. My dad picked me up and pretended to put me in the coffin. I was terrified, thinking that 1 was going to be Make your home beautiful again and save with our carpet special!! Labor Day weekend is over once again, and the Woodland Homecoming Celebration, which has occurred on those days for decades, was full of excitement and fun once more. The softball tournament began on friday evening at the Herald Classic Memorial Park lighted field. The Woodland United Methodist Church opened its doors for a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. Saturday, and the first customers were the men's weekly prayer breakfast group and their wives. People kept coming in a steady stream until long after the planned closing time of 9:30 a.m. Everyone seemed to enjoy the baked sausage, the Woodland-made maple syrup in jugs on each table, and the fresh, hot pan­ cakes. The Rev. Bob Kersten said he believes they served more people than last year, when the pancake breakfast was part of the much larger sesquicentennial celebration. The horseshoe tournament began in the park at IO a.m. as several artists and craft­ smen were setting up booths in a misty drizzle. Woodland Co-op sold home-made baked goods, including huge cookies, spices and natural snack mixes and had a steady line of customers. Woodland Eagles Auxiliary sold tacos, soft drinks and desserts in a booth behind die main park building, and kept busy all morning and afternoon. Judy HUGHES for “S 52 % ON ALL CARPET ALL BRANDS - ALL STYLES Pad.... 10% Off Labor 10% Off Everything on SALE! Drastic Savings! New Styles of Carpeting Just Arrived! Check here for those hard-to-find items. OPEN 9 a.m. ’til 8 p.m. Monday t Friday; 9 a.m. 'til 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social Fundraiser for JUDY HUGHES September 11, 1988 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Location has been changed from ... FISH HATCHERY BUILDING, HASTINGS to the ... HALL BEHIND RIVER BEND TRAVEL at 533 W. State St., Hastings $25.00 $15.00 per couple per person Sponsored by The Committee to Elect Judy Hughes for Court of Appeals. Come and Join the Fun! Dear Ann Landers: My boyfriend is an unemployed truck driver who is not looking for a job. I make more than enough money to provide for our needs. John and I have been living together for almost four months. We dated for six years before I asked him to move in with me. 1 am very comfortable with this arrangement and have never fell the need to hide it from anyone or apologize for it. I work five days a week and come home to a wonderful meal, a clean house and a loving companion. John does the marketing and the laundry. He is cheerful, adoring and has a wonderful disposition. I refer to him as my househusband, and he is perfectly comfor­ table with that designation. The problem is my grandmother. She raised me and is very involved in my life. Grandma savs it doesn't look right for a woman to sup- Wanted: Dead or Alive? Dear Ann Landers: Since you are so gracious about allowing readers to dump their pet peeves on you. may I tell you mine? Our local radio station often tapes inter­ views that are heard on Saturday. The an­ nouncer frequently says, "Mr. (or Mrs.) — will be here live." How else could they be there? Dead? - Chicago. Dear Chic: I can’t think of a better way to say it. Can you? Take change ofyour life and turn it around! Write for Ann Landers' new booklet, ‘ ‘How to Make Friends and Stop Being Lonely. " Send a check or money order for $3.50 and a self­ addressed. stamped, business-size envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago, III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES SYN­ DICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE by Catherine Lucas THE HOKE BtPROVDffJff LOAN ACCOUNT O FIRSTS AM RICA- DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. 945-2091 The parade began at Woodland School at 1 p.m. It was led by a Lakewood School District band. The musicians still were wear­ ing summer uniforms, which include short pants in navy blue. Several girls in blue-edged white skirts led the band down the street. It all looked sharp in the crisp early September weather. The band was followed by fire engines, horses, bicycles, floats, costumed kids and clowns. Prizes for floats entered by organizations and churches went to the "Smith Cuzins,” first prize; Tigers (Rodney Pepper’s and Rodger Stowell’s boys in baseball uniforms); and Future Farmers of America. In the business and individuals category, prizes went to Classics, the Lake Odessa Ambulance Aux­ iliary and Lake Odessa Sales. Prizes for decorated bikes were won by Tim Winkler, Tom Smith and Andy Adams. Cash prizes also were given for clowns and other costumes. First prize in this category went to a boy clown, second prize to Megan Daniels and third to a pair of cheerleaders (Katie Presnell and Kristen Green.) Parade judges were Ellen Lucas, Doris Niethamer and Ann Bump. After the parade prizes were awarded in the park, a reception was held for parade grand marshals, Wayne Henney and Lucy Jordan. Harold Stannard was master of ceremonies at the reception and Viola Cunningham was hostess. Viola served cake and punch to the crowd, with the help of Shirley Kilmer and Isla DeVries. After the reception, the park pavilion was cleared and the Woodland Lions Club members set up tables for their annual barbecued chicken dinner. The chicken was cooked by High’s Barbecue Service of Indiana and served with potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans and cake to around 700 people. . At 7 p.m.. the Lions Club held a raffle for a color television set. Russell Kruger of Woodland was the winner. On Sunday afternoon, the Woodland Fire Department held water ball games in the street by the new fire station. There were two men’s teams and two women’s teams, and several games were played during the afternoon. Sunday evening, a gospel concert was held at Woodland United Methodist Church. "Woodland Gospel Singers" opened the con­ cert after a prayer by the Rev. George Speas of Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. They sang several rousing songs and medleys before Roger Buxton introduced the members of the group. Duane Bump sings bass; Bob Lowell. Ron Martin, Mike Marstelier and Ken Geiger sing; and Bernie Weeks plays electric guitar and Arlan Heise plays electric bass. After several more songs. Buxton introduc­ ed the guest singers, "Remnant." These singers, Sara Robinson of Hastings and Libby Rose of Leslie, sang several original songs and a few standard hymns and gospel songs. Sara Robinson is the young lady who made a great Lit in the Lakewood area last year when the Lakewood Choral Society was per­ forming "Liberty"- She sang a solo, “Fifty States in Rhyme", in that production. After a collection was taken, the Woodland Gospel Singers again sang several songs, in­ cluding one solo by Mike Marstelier, "I'm No Kin To A Monkey,” which was very amusing. Ken Geiger was the soloist in “The Lights of Home," Duane Bump soloed in "Just A Little Talk With Jesus” and both Bob Lowell and Mike Marstelier sang solos during "Amazing Grace.” The gospel concert marked the ending of most of the three-day homecoming celebra­ tion, but lhe softball tournament continued un­ til Monday afternoon. The 41st and last game ended around 5 p.m., and the first-place trophy was won by a team of local players sponsored by Walter "Jim” Jemison, called "The Jim’s.” Each player got a smaller trophy. The runner-up team was sponsored by Ar­ nie’s Upholstery Shop. Most of these players come from the Detroit area each year to play in the Woodland Homecoming tournament for Arnie's. The third-place winner was the Diamond Club team from Hastings. G.R. and Mercedeth McMillen went to Boyne City during the last week of August. They spent two days in that area and visited with their grandson, Robin McMillen. Julie Johnson, daughter of George and Judy Johnson of Davenport Road, has been in Pennock Hospital with an undiagnosed fever. Hobert Sdiaibly is recovering from pneumonia and has been in the hospital. LaVernc Roberts recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a dinner party at the Hungry Lion restaurant in Grand Rapids. Guests were Gary and Nettie Koops, Kathy and Royce Wilcox, Bob and Doris Huyck, Sandy (Lyle) and Jean Sandbrook, Gene and Franics Reuther and his wife, Jean Roberts. LaVerne still fills in when needed at Koops Mortuary in Lake Odessa. Willis and Barbara Dalton returned Labor Day from a trip to visit their daughter. Sharon Halladay, and her family at East Windsor, N.J. They were away for 10 days. While in New Jersey, they did some sightseeing around Lancaster, Pa. and visited Liberty Island and the Statue of Liberty in New York. On Labor Day, Harold and Nell Stannard and Garold Mercedeth McMillen enjoyed a trip to an antique market at Howard City. Roger Boyce and Beate Bruhl, the artists who spent the summer in Woodland, left to spend a month with friends and relatives in California. They will return to pick up their belongings early in October. HEARING - HOPE TOWNSHIP Change to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance SEPTEMBER 8, 1988 — 7:30 P.M. HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL on M-43 between Shultz and Head Lake Rds. Miller’ 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE. HASTINGS Househusbands are respectable Woodland News COURT OF APPEALS FURNITURE & CARPET STORE port a man and that no decent man would allow it. She says that in her day they called men who did this "gigolos." which is the male equivalent of kept woman. I love this man and believe it is worth a lot to have a faithful companion, especially these days when bed-hopping is absolutely out because of AIDS. Please tell me what to do. Ann. It seems that what is important to my grandmother is not important to me. Yet. I want her respect and acceptance. -- A Split Personality in the Valley. Dear Split: When Grandma was courting, "the woman's place was in the home.” All that has changed. Househusbands arc considered perfectly respectable. They carry their weight and con­ tribute as much to the relationship as the com­ panion who brings home the paycheck. I hope my response will be the basis for a new kind of dialogue between you and Gram. She should not judge you by standards that arc 40 years old. Dad put him in coffin OPEN SATURDAYS 9 a.m. 'til Noon Savings &Loan Dear Ann Landers: Why arc young men and women who go into the military con­ sidered second-rate? Our son had no clear idea of what to do with his life when he graduated from high school and decided to join the Marines. He felt it would be a real challenge and we did not discourage him. It seems, however, that every time we men­ tion the fact that our son is in the service my wife and I are put on the defensive by family and friends. Here are some of the replies: 1. None of our children would be allowed to be in the military. We want them to associate with top-notch people and the military attracts the dregs. (My boss said this.) 2. What's the matter? Weren’t his grades good enough to get him into a decent college? 3. Did he have trouble with the police? 4. What a shame. The military will make a killer out of him. Will >ou please inform your readers that most young men and women enter the military after considering all their options? College is fine if you want to go. I have a B.S. degree, but there is nothing magical about it. 1 hope you will print my letter. I have never seen this topic discussed in your column. V.L.S. in Swedesboro. N.J. Dear V.L.S.: Your relatives, friends and that boss of yours sound like idiots, and they are needle artists, t'boot. The military offers some splendid advan­ tages. not the least of which is discipline, something a great many young people need to­ day. I salute your son's decisions to sign up. He sounds like a lad you can be proud of. year came in for a complete phys.cal. His lab test showed up this morning, and I am shaking as 1 write this. He tested postivite for the AIDS antibodies. I need to know right away what is the right thing to do. Ann. I love working in this office and I don't want to jeopardize my position by passing on privileg­ ed information. However. I feel that I owe it to my cousin to tell her that her sweetheart has been exposed to AIDS. Please. Ann Landers, loss a little wisdom my way. I am - Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (N.C.) Dear N.C.: Tell the doctor that his patient is going with your cousin and you are gravely concerned. Ask him to order a Western Blot (the definitive test for AIDS), and if it turns out positive the doctor should alert your cousin to the patient's condition. The American Medical Association has. for the first time, decided to break the precedent on confidentiality. Meanwhile, at the risk of sounding like a Cassandra. I hope you realize that your cousin may already have been exposed to the virus. Hem to be changed: 1. Eliminate the Township Board of Appeal process, Article III, Sec 3.4 — Appeals of decisions. This is due to P.A. 637 of 1978. Sec. 23A — The Township Board does nr* have jurisdiction to hear appeals from the Township Zoning Board of Appeals At the hearing all interested parties will be heard, or written comments may be mailed Io Johnnie Bishop. Chairman. Hope Township Planning Commission, 7700 Lammers Rd.. Delton. Ml 49046. HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 26. 1988 • TUESDAY EVENING Workshop *1 Workshop *3 INTRODUCTION: MSDOS PROFESSIONAL WRITE 5:00 p m.-7:00 p.m 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p m SEPTEMBER 27. 1988 • WEDNESDAY EVENING Workshop*! Workshop *2 INTRODUCTION. MSDOS PROFESSIONAL FILE 5 00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. 7:30 p m 9:30 p.m. Attend ONE Workshop Attend Any TWO Workshops Attend Any THREE Workshops kJ Z* SQQ90 SAQ90 SQQ90 Per Person S Per Person Per Person Send a cbrtk or money order to CRT. 277Rnet Oaki Suite C22 Barrfc-Crecx MI‘I‘HJI7 Seating u tuneed1 We ako otter individual naming on many popular computer programs Call /<* more information. till 04 063-37S5 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 8. 1988 — Page 7 Fall Forum format to be different this year From Time to Time... This year’* annual Fall Forum, sponsored by Church Women United, will be a 6:30 p.m. potluck Thursday. Sept. I6. at the Hope United Methodist Church on M-37. The evening potluck, officials said, will be a departure from the usual all-day meeting. The program will be given by Daryl and Kay Hartzcr of Woodland, who are active in the "Habitat for Humanity" program recently organized in Barry County. Steve Reid, director of Love Inc., also will take part in the program, which is being chaired by Viola Johnson. Also on hand will be Pat Wagner, newly-elected chairwoman of Habitat for Humanity. Church Women United officials said those unable to attend the potluck still will be wcclomc to take part in the program afterward. by—Esther Walton Hastings Building Products leaves rich history (Continued from last week) An article written in 1964. gives the details of the addition of aluminum siding to the Hastings Building Products company from 1950s to 1957. The transformation of the plant was com­ pleted in less than a year. The first tooling was started in 1955 and the first siding came off the line in 1956. To accomodate this new expansion, the company built three new additions. One was 130 x 42 feet, lhe second was 50 x 45. and the third was 80 x 50. The company a|so bought the B. L. Peck farm machinery building and was using that space. An article dated Sept. 15. said “the area from Green to Grand Street between Bollwood and Michigan would hardly be recognized because of the vast im­ provements... The firm plans to construct another building. 60 x 85. in the area cast of the present Peck building and it all is to be connected for full utilization of tl»e property.” The company has such tremendous growth and progress in such a new field of endeavor that a New York company in July 1956 came and filmed the company for a pictorial TV program. Albert Silvers, the founder of Metal Tile and subsequently Hastings Aluminium Pioducts, suffered a heart attack on July 27, 1957. and died at the age of 64. The church overflowed with business associates and friends. He was lauded as an industrialist who developed one of the city’s newest factories, and who was known for his generosity. In May. just before Silver’s death. II employees of the Hastings Aluminium Pro­ ducts company were honored for their ten years of service at a special ceremony. In the newspaper article. Silvers is quoted as saying the honorees ’’arc typical of lhe kind of peo­ ple who have helped make Hastings Aluminum Products what it it today.’’ He then presented each one a gold watch. Those honored were Ben Carr, assistant superintendent; Robert Stecby. plant foreman; Joe Lindner, foreman of the tile department; Mrs. James Winkle, credit manager and bookkeeper; Valentine Kurr. foreman of the receiving and packaging department; Lyle Wilcox, maintenance department; and Mrs. Arney Sonncvillc. Mrs. Mabie Shepardson, Mrs. Hazel Hill. Mrs. Wilma Hawkins and Mrs. Florence Feltzcr. After Silver’s death, his widow. Roberta, held, the, title of president, (but the actual operations"were under Richard J. Colter/vice president and Rowland Hall, secretary/treasurer. After Cotter left the com­ pany in 1963, Hall became president. The death of the founder did not slow down the growth of the company. According to the Nov. 26. 1964. article giving the history of the company. "The siding line soon was ex­ panded to cover the gamut of material types for varied applications. "A window shutter, soffit system and packaged patio were introduced about 1959. And in 1960 came another major product development with the introduction of CoPan. a facing material for commercial buildings. Then in 1963. it was suspended ceiling system, which provided innovations in grid interlocks and panel fastening. A rain carry­ ing package also was introduced about this time.” The article continued. "Although produc­ tion innovations provided the basis for the Hastings reputation and provided the founda­ tion for solid growth, marketing innovations also came to be a company hallmark. This was probably only natural, because although strong in production technology. Hastings hail retained a characteristic market orientation. "The innovating began with the first ship­ ment of wall tile to the eastern market back in 1947. The representatives to handle this new product was selected with a careful eye for in­ tegrity. business ethics, as well as the ability to move products. These qualities became the guideposts in the selection of hundreds of Hastings representatives over the years as the network of sales outlets grew into nation-wide proportions.” A letter in the Banner files from the Better Business Division of The Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, written to the Hastings Chamber of Commerce in 1947. confirms the care and investigation both sides took before entering into an agreement. "The subject (Metal Tile) in a comparative­ ly large advertisement is offering for sale a franchise... We inquire of you regarding this concern because many of the franchise offers we have inspected during the last several months have had little to offer, while at the same time demanding a considerable amount of money for the territory. "Also, the advertisement reads, "the largest manufacturers of Aluminum Wall Tile...” and we wonder if this statement can be accurate considering the fact that Hastings has a population of approximately 5.000 people...” In a response to the letter, dated Sept. 18, 1947, is this answer. ”Wc are. we believe, the largest manufacturer of Aluminum Wall Tile in the United States, and arc making one of the best products, by test, of its kind that is now available..." The letter goes on to describe the product, "made of 12 different colors.... enamels are baked onto the metal... highest quality... etc. The letter was originally two or more pages, but only the first page remains, so the writer is unknown. As each new product came off the produc­ tion line, new sales and distribution problems had to be solved. The packaged awnings in­ troduced Hastings to the home improvement dealer just coming on to the nation’s business scene in 1949. And the tremendous demand for this pioneering product generated the need for rapid expansion of the distribution system. To meet this need, satellite manufacturers were set up in regional locations. Awning components were produced at Hastings and shipped to the satellite manufacturers, where custom awnings were fabricated locally from comentional marketing and distribution prac­ tices set a pattern for other products and cer­ tainly speeded acceptance of the product. Between 1958 and the early 1960s. many new faces joined lhe company. The familiar names of T.R. Tomlinson. M.R. (Andy) Fur­ man. Richard Kcsscnick. Erie Clum. Charles Annable and Richard Pontz all became pan of lhe firm. M.L. Furnun headed the sales effort. Ac­ cording to the 1964 article. "He knew the problems of the home improvement dealer from personal experience... Furman first seleccd his target markets. Then branching out .from the tradition pf sales through representatives, he built a sales force to han­ dle the siding line. He sought men with ex­ perience in the field, brought them to Hastings for training in the product technology and in­ doctrinated them in the company ways of do­ ing business." Indeed, the company seemed to thrive on solving difficult building problems using their aluminum products. In 1960, the firm produced the "largest aluminum awning" installed in West Michigan. It was "497 feet extending across the back of the Lear. Inc. plant which faces the Kent County Airport.” Tne awning was produced in sections and installed in six days. The awning was needed to siadc the side of the building where glass windows reflected 100-110 degrees inside the plart. Hastings Aluminum Products in the fall of 1962 announced the start of construction of two new buildings to provide some 25,000 square feet of space for industrial expansion. One of the buildings was to be 265 feet long, running from Green Street to Walnut and was 65 feet wide. The other structure was 192 feet long and 45 feet wide. These new. buildings would house lhe com­ pany’s new lines, including gutter and downspouts. A nice touch was the structural steel buildings were faced “with aluminum facing material of the company’s own fabrica­ tions" reported the article in the Oct. 25, 1962, Banner. Employees who remembered this expansion and after 30 years, are still with or retired from the company arc Bob Stecby. David Hershberger, Betty Shumway. David Bolton. Wilma Hawkins. Fred Wilcox. Nellie Wood­ man. Mary Evelyn Norris. Nickolaus Lukasewycz. Carl Randell, Cariota Tobias. Happy 60 Club plans potluck The Hastings Aluminum Products Company was host to more than 50 sales representatives and submanufac­ turers, who were introduced to new types of aluminum awnings and major model changes in other lines at an an­ nual conference in February 1961. Among those shown in this photo were Rowland Hall (third from left, seated), then secretary-treasurer of the local firm, and Richard Cotter (third from right, seated), then vice president. Juanita Winkler and Blaine Curtis. One person was not directly employed by the company, but without him nothing moved. That person was Billy Clark. He owned a fleet of trucks that he leased solely to Hastings Aluminum Products and all of their products were moved by this trucking firm. On Aug. 22. 1963. the company was hit with its first strike. The workers were out less than one week and the strike was settled. The disagreement was over "a wage in­ crease in a package that would insure benefits such as insurance payments and job evalua­ tions," reported E)on Haskins, union presi­ dent of Local 6390 of the U.S. Steel Workers Other strikes were held in 1965 and in 1968. The 1968 strike was the longest one held to date. It laled more than a month. The Dec. 19. 1968. Banner announced the merger of the Hastings Aluminum products with National Steel. President Hall was quoted as saying. "Hastings Aluminum will continue to operate under its present management and the merger will give the company an opportunity to grow faster." Earlier in month, lhe company had an­ nounced that "the Hastings plant was going to be enlarged by 33 percent to produce 180.000 tons per year of primary aluminum, of which each owner would take half." At the time of the merger. Hastings Aluminum employed about 150 persons, had an independent subsidiary residential building company called Hallmax Inc. and owned aluminum warehouses in Illinois and New Jersey. Around the time of this merger. 18 hourly employees joined the firm and spent all their working life with this company. They were Melvina Tobias. Frank Newton. Josephine Falazar. Dolly Reid, Russell Snyder. Opal Rowley. Myron Hawkins, Michael Schutz, Ken Mugridgc. Barbara Snyder. Ben Schultz. Donald Taylor, Don Cousins. Wayne Hen­ drick. Raymond Lake, Helen Bond. Marie Grinnell. Russell Snyder III and Arthur Cook. Four years later, in 1973. the plant was enlarged again by 52,000 more square feet. The new structure was erected on the east side of the then-present building. The one-story building was more than a block long and pro­ vided manufacturing and warehousing facilities. This structure was bombed on Feb. 12. 1973, the first time in lhe history of Hastings that a bomb was set off. The building, built by the Tri-Citics Construction Company of Grand Rapids, a non-union shop, was picketed by the Southwestern Michigan Bui>d.ng and Construction Trades Council and union representatives. The bomb created a foot-long hole in the concrete foundation at the south end of the structure. The force of the blast loosened some of the sheet metal roofing and screws, which were screwed down by the workmen. The blast also broke windows in five or six home:; in the area. "While the damage wasn't extensive" ac­ cording to an article dated Feb. 14. 1973. "it could have caused a major catastrophe, as the bomb went off not far from the company’s paint storage building...” This was not the end of the troubles. The plant was bombed again on May 15. 1973. This lime, “a cluster of at least five sticks of dynamite was hurled onto the roof of the paint storage area, adjacent to the new quarter-million dollar addition, which was be­ ing erected." reported lhe Banner on May 23. 1973. According to the article, the people set­ ting off the bomb were trying to create a holocaust. After some arrests were made, the building was finished without further ado. The company continued to produce quality products and up to now still has been known as a company that does fine work. National Steel sold Hastings Aluminum Products to Worldmark Corporation, based in North Palm Beach. Fla., in May of 1986. Since that time the plant was been known as Hastings Building Products. The operations of the plant has been phased out and now. two years later in August 1988. Worldmark has announced that the plant will close, leaving the last 30 of the former 150 employees without jobs. There’s lots to do and see.at HOME! Spend the weekend in Barry County! IONIA, MICH. The group is celebrating 24 years together this month. It is one of the oldest groups throughout Kent County that has reached these many years. For more information, call 891-8135. IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. coupon- SUNDAY BUFFET PRIME RIB ROAST BEEF BAKED HAM FRIED CHICKEN B.B.Q. COUNTRY RIBS WITH AU. THE TRIMMINGS with coupon REC. 8« SA'*,2,oo OHt COUPON GOOD ro, ANT ■■'corner -g o Landing 1MW.GHAHDRIVERAVE. Coupon Good Sunday, September 11 lb ONLY coupon- IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH, Many Prefer Our New Bi-Weekly Payment Plan — Here’s How it Works: RETIREMENT PARTY for GAYLORD (Jim) PENNINGTON at the Moose Lodge, Sept. 10 from 1:00 to 4:00 Relatives and friends: we’ll be looking forward to seeing you. Temporary Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT This is a view of the Hastings Aluminum Products Company addition that was under construction in 1973 and bombed in February of that year. The bomb created a foot-long hole in the concrete foundation at the south end of the structure and broke windows in five or six homes in the area. Damage, however, was not extensive. The Caledonia “Happy 60 Club" will have a potluck dinner Monday, Sept. 12 at noon in the Community Board Room. Members are asked to bring a dish to pass, their own table service, and a friend or two. A business meeting will follow the dinner, along with election of officers for the new vear 1988-89. 3 We need you from approximately September 7 to October 1, 1988. Both day and night shifts available. “We will try to work around your scheduling, transportation, or babysitting pro­ blems." Apply Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please call 616-374-8837 for additional information. TWIN CITY FOODS. INC. 1315 Sherman Street. Lake Odessa. Michigan e.o.e. Bi-Weekly simply means that you make your house payment every other week. Instead of writing one large check once a month, you pay half every two weeks. So, rather than making twelve big monthly payments a year, you make 26 smaller ones every two weeks. The two extra payments make the difference. Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments Sounds Interesting. But, You Want More Details... Just call or visit the National Bank of Hastings Mortgage Department. Our Home Mortgage specialists will provide you with detailed information on Bi­ Weekly Mortgages or our regular Fixed Rate Plans. ISJational of Hastings West State at Broadway Member FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 8. 1988 Lakewood out of the way, Saxon s look to league opener with Albion by Steve Vedder No sooner has the first obstacle been sidestepped, when a second, more formidable hurdle awaits the Hastings football team. The Saxons host Albion in Hastings’ home and Twin Valley opener at Johnson Field this Friday at 7:30 p.m.. The Wildcats, picked by some Twin Valley coaches as having the talent to claim a league championship, were upset by Charlotte last Friday 12-7. Hastings, meanwhile, capitaliz­ ed on six Lakewood turnovers to race past the Vikings 34-7. Saxon coach Bill Karpinski said the ex­ perienced and offensive-minded Wildcats should provide an excellent gage as to the type of season Hastings fans can expect this fall. “How we look against Albion will possibly have a bearing on how we’ll do in the con­ ference.” Karpinski said. “It’ll be a challenge for us. and we’re happy to be play­ ing them at this time.” Albion, which was blasted by Hastings 36-6 a year ago and hasn’t beaten the Saxons since 1983. finished only 3-4 (3-6 overall) in 1987. hut is considered championship material this time around. Karpinski said. It took a touchdown pass with less than two minutes to play for Charlotte to top Albion in the opener. “They were picked by some coaches as the team to beat." he said. “They're experienc­ ed. have good team speed, and will be solid defensively. They’re also big in the offensive line and have a good passing attack.” Offensively, the Wildcats arc led by receiver Cyirpus Powell and running back Chad Waits. Defensively, lhe team is fairly big and plays cither a 5-3 or 4-4 defense. Kar­ pinski said. In beating Lakewood. Karpinski said his youthful team survived its first test of the season, ahd should be improved — particular­ ly offensively — against Albion. “Overall, the players gave a fine effort." Karpinski said. “I feel Lakewood played a fine game against us; they gave us all we could handle in the first half." But eventually six turnovers, including three fumbles in the last 10 minutes, caused Lakewood to self-destruct. Offensively. Hastings was led by a pair of sophomores in quarterback Gabe Griffin and running back Brian Wolfcnbarger. Griffin tossed a pair of TD passes while Wolfcn­ barger gained 107 yards. “We still have a lot of work to do." Kar­ pinski acknowledged, noting his team's three turnovers. “We have to be a little more consistent.” Defensively. Karpinski was impressed with the handiwork of down linemen Chad Murphy (11 tackles). Jim Lenz (10 tackles, three caus­ ed fumbles). Troy Ziegler and Ted Armour, whom Lakewood coach Mike O’Mara credited with disrupting his team’s offense. Lakewood finished with 72 yards on the ground and 85 through the air on only 3 com­ pletions in 8 attempts. The stiff Saxon defense was responsible for slopping Lakewood twice at the Hastings 16 and nine-yard lines in the second quarter when the game was tied 7-7. It was those two Viking possessions which probably turned the game around. Karpinski said. “1 thought the defense played an outstan­ ding game, aggressive and hard." Karpinski said. “Those goal line stands were crucial." Soccer team headlines Hastings fall sports Hastings* senior-dominated soccer team ap­ pears likely to enjoy the best season of Saxon fall sports teams other than football and girls basketball. Most of the team were hit hard by gradua­ tion. Saxon cross country teams appear inex­ perienced while the tennis team has only five lettermen among 12 players. The boys golf team has only one starter back. The following are capsule -ammaries of the Hastings fall sports other than football and girls basketball* Soccer Coach Doug Mepham’s squad features 11 senior returnees including six three-ycar let­ termen back from an 11-6 team. Heading the list is the three leading scorers from a year ago in Chris Tracy (22 goals). Pete Hauschild (20). and Craig Cole (8). The other three-year performers arc fullbacks James Thompson. Paul McKinstry and Scott Schoessel. Other lettermen back arc Paul Hare, Steve Jordan, Jason Miller. Anna Spindler and Matt Scott. Mcpham said the top two strengths of his teamare experience and speed. Cole. Hauschild. Tracy and Schoessel all have ex­ cellent speed while nothing replaces an ex­ perienced team. “It’s like any sport." Mcpham said of soc­ cer. “It helps to know each other’s moves and playing together." Mcpham said the key to the team is how well its members play together. If the team meshes, it can better last year’s district finalist squad. "I think so," he said. “We have more ex­ perience and we’re definitely faster. It’s a real dedicated group that wants to win." Heading the list of returnees is senior Marc Lester and sophomores Chris Patten and Steve Waldron. Other lettermen arc senior Paul VanAmeyden and junior Joe Meppelink. The 1987 Saxon boys team compiled only a 4-15 mark while finishing seventh in the Twin Valley, but Longstreet said the team should better that mark. "I'm encouraged by both teams," he said. Cross country Thc girls cross country team promises to be blend of youth and experience while the boys Saxon team has excellent depth with 14 run­ ners listed on the roster. The girls team returns its top three runners from a year ago in seniors Heidi Herron. Lynn Barcroft and Melinda Hare. Senior Evy Vargaz and sophomore Evy Vargaz. arc the other returnees from an 8-10 and Jifth place league finisher. "Plus we have two sophomores who can step in and help out at the varsity level and a freshmen who'll be good." said coach Jack Longstreet. "If wc keep healthy we'll be competitive with Sturgis and Coldwater." The boys team is the opposite of the girls in terms of r umbers. With only eight girls on the roster, the girls team lacks depth. Such is not the case with the boys. "Our strength is depth." Longstreet said. "We have 7-10 runners who can make an im­ pact in any meet." Giris tennis Senior tri-captains Nancy Vitale, Jenny King and Kris Ross head five returning let­ termen. Vitale will play No. I singles while King and Ross will constitute the No. 1 doubles team. Jennifer Chase at third singles and Nicole Shay at fourth singles are the othc returnees. Coach Donna Earl said youth dominates her 12-pcrson squad with four freshmen and three sophomores. Coach Donna Earl said her team will be hurt by the inexperience. “We’ll be limited in some respects," she said. “Wc lost five seniors, three in singles. “We'll have to work more on fundamentals and building our strokes more than game strategy.” Golf Hastings jumped to a fast start in golf this fall by sweeping Eaton Rapids 171-180 and Gull Lake 160-177 in the team's first two meets. Against Eaton Rapids. Jamie Brown and Jamie Garrett shared low honors with a 42. Brett Ferris had a 43 and Tim Atkinson and Brett Laubaugh had 44s. Against Gull Lake, Garrett was match medalist with a 38. Atkinson shot a 40. Derek Ferris a 40 and Brown a 40. [ Sports ] Saxons down Middleville, Marshall in opening week Chris Tracy scored three goals and two Saxon goalies combined to turn away 15 shots as the Hastings soccer team knocked off Mar­ shall 5-0 Tuesday night. Tracy and Pete Hauschild scored first half goals to stake the Saxons to a 2-0 halftime lead despite sluggish play. “Wc were very fiat, very dead." Hastings coach Doug Mcpham said. The team rallied for three quick goals in the second half and the game was decided. Tracy scored his second and third of the game and Jeff Baxter added another for the 5-0 lead. Hastings goalies Steve Jordan and Brian Ketchum made 15 saves to record the shutout. "Marshall had a good team," Mcpham said. "They surprised us in the first half. It was a very physical came, which maybe came out of frustration of being down 5-0. "This team definitely needs motivation and to play together as a team. In the second half wc passed hack and fourth and showed some belter teamwork." Against Middleville. Hastings built a 3-0 lead and then hung on to win 4-3 in the Sax­ ons' soccer opener last Wednesday. Tracy, Craig Cole and Hauschild tallied first half goals to build a 3-0 lead before the Trojans' David French scored-to cut lhe gap to 3-1 at the half. Hauschild's second goal of the game upped the margin to 4-1 before Middleville climbed back into the contest with scores by Glen Woodward and Brent VanPolen. But Hastings goalies Jordan and Ketchum turned away 15 Trojan shots as the Saxons hung on for the 4-3 win. Mepham said his team looked sharp in its 1988 debut. “Wc played real good." he said. "Hauschild. Tracy and Cole are very fast and they went through the defense." Hastings plays at Lakeview Sept. 12 before hosting Delton on Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Hastings to play in Portland cage tourney Hastings Softball Champs Hastings kicks off the 1988 girls basketball season in the Portland Tip-Off Tournament on Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. against Mason. The other first round game in the tourna­ ment pits I Pewamo-Westphalia against Portland at 8 p.m. on Sept. 8. The finals are set for Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. while the consolation game is at 6 p.m. on the same night. The team opens its home season Sept. 13 against defending KVA champ Delton. Hastings also entertains league power Albion in the Twin Valley opener on Sept. 15. The team has no seniors and will instead re­ ly on six juniors and four sophomores. Saxon tennis team splits first two matches Hastings' tennis team split its first two mat­ ches of the season, losing a 5-2 decision to Charlotte while whitewashing Gull Lake 7-0. Against the Orioles, only Nancy Vitale won at No. 1 singles 6-1, 6-2 and the first doubles duo of Kris Ross and Jenny King won 6-1, Against Gull Lake. Vitale won 6-0, 6-2; Jenny Johnson won 6-0, 6-0; Jennifer Chase won 6-1, 6-2; and Nicole Shay won at No. 4 singles 6-1, 6-0. In doubles. Ross-King won 6-1, 6-0 at No. 1: Rachel Hicks and Shannon Fuller won No. 2. 6-1, 6-3; and Mary Swcctland-Kcrry Begg won at No. 4, 6-0, 6-2. Words to the Y’s The Bourdo's Logging team, r’ .pions of the Hastings Gold league with a 13-6 record: (front row left to ..ght) Vaughn Mills, Wayne Bourdo, John Marshall, Gordon Bourdo, Ml\e Smith, Brian Risner (back row) Al DeBruyn, Chris Tobias, Robert Risner, Chuck Morris, Frank Zelenock, Thomas Montes and Mike Bourdo. The Hastings Sanitary team, champions of the Hastings Mens Silver Soft­ ball League with a 16-2 mark: (front row left to right) Dick Nevins, Tom Pen­ nock, Mike Leedy, Frank Misak, Nick Carter (second row) Mike McPhillips, Don Nevins (third row) Greg Heath, Dan Furniss, Gerry Sherry, Tim Rowse, Pete Leach, Nancy Perry, Joe Dunn. Adult Women Volleyball League On Monday, Sept. 12, at the Hastings High School gym. there will be a managers meeting at 7:15 p.m. for any team interested in the YMCA-Youth Council's volleyball league for women this fall. Any team wishing to play should attend this meeting. For those unable to attend, should call the YMCA office at 945-4574. For those not on a team, but still desiring to play, should also attend Monday's meeting. Practice games will begin on Mon­ day. Sept. 12 and 19. from 7:30-9:30 p.m. and league games will begin on Sept. 26. Tail Football Starting the week of Sept. 12 and continuing until the week of Oct. 12, the YMCA will be holding its annual tail football program at the Hastings Jr. High Softball fields. For those in grades 3-4, games will be played on Monday, and those in the 5-6 grades on Wednesdays from 3:15-4:15 p.m. Players should wear play clothes, no helmets or pads can be worn. Please listen to WBCH and school an­ nouncements for game cancellation due to bad weather. There is no cost for this activity. Teams will be formed the first day. There is no pre-registration. YMCA Outdoor Soccer Any youth interested in playing in the YMCA-Youth Council s fall outdoor soccer league should call the YMCA office no later than Friday. Sept. 9. Games will begin on Saturday. Sept. 17 and end on Saturday Oct. 15. The cost for the program is S10. and in­ cludes a team t-shirt, and patch. Those already on a team in the Spring, will remain on the same team and do not have to sign up again for the fall program. If you desire to play, call the YMCA at 945-4574. then send your check with the following information: childs name, address, birthday, grade, shirt size to: P.O. Box 252. Hastings. MI. Children will be placed on teams on a first come first served basis, providing room on existing teams. YMCA-Youth Council’s Cheerleading Clinic The Hastings YMCA will be holding its an­ nual cheerleading clinic on Tuesday and Thursday from Sept. 13 thru Sept. 22 at the Hastings High School south balcony. The pro­ gram is open to girls in grades 3-6. The pro­ gram begins al 3:15 and ends at 4. The cost for the program is S7. The program has an enrollment limit of 50 so pre-registration is required. To register, participants must send the folloing with information and a check to the YMCA office: P.O. Box 252. Hastings. Name, address, phone, age. school, grade. For more it.formation call the YMCA at 945-4574. Continued on page 10 Sophomore Brian Wolfenbarger (22) sweeps end for part of his 107 yards he gained last Friday against Lakewood. This week the Saxons host Albion in the Twin Valley opener for both teams. Saxon JV football team ties Lakewood on late touchdown Greg Endsley scored on a one-yard run with less than five minutes left as Hastings' jayvcc football team tied Lakewood 14-14 last Thursday. It was Endsley's second touchdown of the night. His five-yard run and Jeremy Horan’s two-point conversion pass had given Hastings a short-lived 8-0 first quarter lead. Lakewood cut the gap to 8-6 in the second quarter and then went ahead on a five-yard run in the third period. Endsley's winning touchdown climaxed an 85-yard. five-play drive as the clock was win­ ding down. The drive was highlighted by a 28-yard pass from Horan to Warner and a 37-yard catch by Bob Huvcr. Warner finished with six catches for 86 yards while Endsley led the rushers with 75 yards on 20 carries. Saxon freshmen beat Lakewood, 22-12 The Saxon freshman football team defeated Lakewood by a margin of 22-12. Mark Peterson scored early in the game by breaking through the line and scampering 30 yards for a touchdown. He also powered over for the 2 extra points. In the second quarter, Peterson dashed around the right end for a 40-yard touchdown. Fred Kidder received a 50-yard touchdown YMCA started karate classes; sign-up now YMCA beginning karate classes will start Sept. 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Hastings Middle School east gym. The cost is $15 per month payable at the door. Instructor for the class is Steve Echtinaw. third degree black belt and ranked as one of the top black belt fighters in Michigan. Emphasis is on self defense and sport karate techniques. A special kids class for ages 11 years and younger will meet from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the same place. For more information call the YMCA at 945-4574 or 795-7155 or 795-9766. Teams needed for tourney Any local team wishing to play in the Hastings Mens Softball League tournament can gel in lhe tournament by calling 945-4394. The tournament will be held Sept. 8-10. pass from Paul Rose for the third Saxon touchdown. Rose then bootlegged in for the last 2 points of the night. The Saxon defense settled down after allow­ ing two long touchdown runs around the ends. The defense slopped Lakewood 3 times on the fourth down in the second half. The Saxons play their next game at Albion on Thursday, Sept 8 at 4:30 p.m. Bowling Results Hastings Mfg. Co. Chrome Room 6, Viking 24. Office 7, M&M Construction 23. High Games and Series - W. Birman 201- 546, C. Sheldon 522. Thursday Twisters Bowling High Series - C. Allen 155-123, D. Barlimus 150-416, V. Esper 168-435, L. Myers 155-416, B. Bowman 156-422, P. Guy 165-464, L. Colvin 149-422, L. Stevens 202- 469, C. Arends 153-401. N. Taylor 167-437. High Games - D. Staines 145, L. Barnum 155, D. Catlin 151, D. Knight 140, C. Brown 159, N. Eaton 171, C. Hurless 150, J. Gasper 164, B. Kruko 144. B. Steele 175, B. Quada 146, K. Mallison 157, P. Arends 161. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. 8 GOLF at Ionia.......................................... 4:15 p.m. 8 CROSS COUNTRY Charlton Pk. Inv. . .4:30 p.m. 8 & 10 GIRLS BASKETBALL at Porltand Inv........... TBA 8 TENNIS at Lakewood................................ 4:00 p.m. 9 FOOTBALL Albion.....................................7:30 p.m. 12 SOCCER at Lakeview................................ 6:30 p.m. 12 GOLF at Lakeview ................................... 2:30 p.m. 13 CROSS COUNTRY Gull Lake-Belding .5:00 p.m. 14 SOCCER Delton........................................ 6:30 p.m. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 8, 1988 — Page 9 New banking law not expected to bring much local changes by Elaine Gilbert and The Associated Press A new federal law guaranteeing customers of banks, savings associations and credit unions timely access to checks they deposit won't be noticed much in the Hastings area, local officials said. Generally customers aren't expected to be affected because spokespersons at local finan­ cial institutions said they previously made ef­ forts to give customers timely access to their funds. The new regulations, however, arc adding to the workloads of employees at local finan­ cial institutions. "It has increased our internal workload." Robert Sherwood, president and chairman of the board of National Bank of Hastings, said of the new law. The "20 to 30 pages" of regulations con­ tained in lhe new law bring complications with it. he said. As examples. Sherwood cited uniform standards for endorsing checks, lhe need to give additional training to employees and the requirement that all customers be notified of the new rules. National Bank of Hastings is using lhe mail and signs posted in the bank to get lhe message out. Under the regulations, which took effect last Thursday, all endorsements must be within a 154-inch section along the edge of the back of the check so lhey don’t interfere with endorsements from the bank at which the check is deposited. ”We have to try to re-educate the general public that they can’t be signing a check all over the place," said Patricia woods, vice president and branch manager of Great Lakes Bancorp in Hastings. Woods said she has been told that two major check printers plan to start marking off sec­ tions on the back of checks to designate where endorsements should be made. That pro­ cedure won’t provide immediate help though because it will take awhile for customers to run out of their current checks so reordering will be staggered as customer needs arise. Congress passed the Expedited Funds Availability Act last year after consumer groups complained that Americans were los­ ing millions of dollars a year in lost interest and unjustified overdraft charges because some financial institutions were putting holds as long as two weeks on funds deposited by check. "The new law really has no material affect on us. Sherwood said. "Wc made efforts in the past to make funds available quickly." Key povisions of Federal Reserve regula­ tions that implement the law include that: —Local checks written on a financial in­ stitution in the same metropolitan area or within the same Federal Reserve check­ processing region must be available within three business days. —Funds on non-local checks can be held for as many as seven days after deposit. (By Sept. I, 1990. the hold period will shrink to two days for local checks and five days for non­ local checks.) —Funds from cashier's checks, certified checks and government checks must be made available for withdrawal by 9 a.m. on the next business day after deposit. —Checks deposited through automatic­ teller machines after 2 p.m. will not be con­ sidered received until the next business day. Woods said before lhe new law. Great Lakes Bancorp's policy was to make local check deposits available within four days, if necessary, and out-of-town check deposits.by 10 days. However, she noted, "Here in Hastings we did not hold checks too much...We tend to know most of our customers." Woods and Sherwood both said banks in larger cities sometimes have to hold checks for longer periods than local institutions because of the difference in volume of out-of­ state checks received. “We have to give customers notice in writing and educate our tellers." she said of the new regulations. Woods said Great Lakes has had to print new customer receipts stating the days it will be holding a check. She also added that Great Lakes has had to print a detailed brochure ex­ plaining the check holding guidelines because of the new law. Robert Picking, president of Hastings City Bank, also said the new law “really is not go­ ing to make a great deal of difference" to its customers who desposit checks. He agrees the biggest change will be the new standards in­ dividuals and businesses will have to comply with when endorsing checks. Hastings City Bank customers received brochures in the mail last month to detail regulations. Because of the complexities of the new regulations. Hastings City Bank sent its operations manager. Gina Hackett, to several seminars on the subject. Hackett said the bank will continue to give "next day availability" on funds from local checks that are deposited. The term local, in this instance, means lower Michigan, she said. ‘AVc hold checks a little longer (but within the federal guidelines) on new acccounts." She said the new law may mean a little more risk to banks because the shorter time span banks can legally hold checks. “With proper employee training we hope to avoid that." Under certain circumstances, banks may delay a customer's ability to withdraw funds deposited by check for an additional resonable period of time. These reasons include the bank's belief that the check being deposited is uncollectible, check deposits in any one day exceed $5,000. for repealed overdrafts and other exceptions. The brochure sent to Hastings City Bank customers states that “if we are not going to make all of lhe funds from your deposit available on the first business day, we will notify you at the time you make the deposit. We will also tell when the funds will be available. “If your deposit is not made directly to one of our employees,” the brochure continues, “or if wc decide to take this action after you have left the premises, we will mail you the notice by the business day after the day we receive your deposit.” Richard Beduhn. president and chief ex­ ecutive officer of Hastings Savings & Loan, said the new law “basically won’t affect any of our customers. “Even if we had holds on checks (in the past) we never exercised them," he said. It takes a very rare exception when customers won’t huve “next day availability" like they’ve had in the past, Beduhn said. Of the endorsement changes, he said, Hastings Savings & Loan is "going to be fussy about customers endoresement” to comply with the rules. Nationally, the Associated Press reports bankers say most institutions were voluntarily meeting deadlines for making funds available. And nationally, bankers complain the new rules arc confusing and costly to implement and will make it more difficult to detect phony or rubber checks. Aging society’s needs will grow LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Changes should be made in the treatment of the elderly in order to deal with a healthy and aging U.S. population in the 21st century, a noted geriatrics expert said last week. "As a nation we’re just coming to grips with the geriatric imperatives," said Anne R. Somers at the annual Summer Series on Aging. "I think we have considerable choices in where our aging policies will go." She said that current practices "assume the inevitability of increasing chronic diseases and disabilities. ...That will lead us to ration and externally imposed cost controls" on the elderly. But she said that of the population over 65, just 4.6 percent reside in nursing homes, nearly 70 percent rate their health either good or excellent and just 10 percent of the non-institutionalized are unable to function independently. "That suggests that we have no retrogression - that we have made improvements (in health care)," said Somers, 74, an adjunct professor with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. But with life expectancy increasing to an average of 75, she believes that an active quality of life should be available to the aged. Somers offered three goals for the year 2000 - extend active life expectancy of older people by 5 to 10 years; redefine the concept of old age; and strengthen terminally ill patients* capacity for autonomous decison-making. She said 39 states recognize living wills and many hospitals and nursing facilities have established committees to protect patient autonomy in deciding medical treatment "This is real progress," Somers said. She said that "one of the major challenges will be the implementation of long-term insurance programs" and other funding to help the elderly with long-term illnesses. Among the objectives she believes the nation must reach by 2000 for the elderly are reducing the nursing-home population to 4 percent; lower the number of bed disability days from 14.9 to 12 a year; and lowering the non-institutionalized unable to live independently to 8.5 percent Somers also said the elderly must remain a vital part of lhe work force, noting that 20 percent now hold full- or part-time positions or are looking for work. She said the figure was only 11 percent in 1986. "We have to stop saying people over 65 are old," she said. The conference, which ends Friday, will include discussions on Alzheimer's disease, theories on successful aging and the future of long-term care. It is sponsored by the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging and the UK Colleges of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Social Work. MANUFACTURING, continued... September cost of living adjustments in their Sept. 19 paychecks. They also noted that many of the economic changes will not, by the terms of the proposal, become effective until Jan. 1, 1989, with the exception of the rate of pay for new hires, which takes effect Sept. 11, lhe beginning of a new pay period. “The primary reason that we made it (the working agreement) at this time is because we need to hire some new people." Bennett said. Bennett explained that the hospitalization plan for employees will require single workers to pay 20 percent to a maximum of $250 our of pocket expenses per year. The deductible for people with families will be $500, according to Bennett. Under the old agreement, the company paid every dollar of hospitalization costs for its employees, he said. Workers paying $3 for prescription d.. will pay $6. Bennett said, while dents'. 'ife insurance, and sickness and accident coverage will remain at the present level. Also under the new working terms, for employees with less than 10 years service as of Jan. I. 1989. the company will contribute one percent of the employees’ pay for the hours lhey have worked into a (40IK) plan in order to build a future retirement insurance benefit. Bennett said. "With the future value, people with 10 years or less should have enough money in a fund to be able to purchase medical insurance through the company if they retire through the group plan." he said. The company also intends to begin an 1mproShare plan whereby employees, through their efforts and suggestions, can increase productivity and share in 50 percent of the cost savings. Union President Patrick Loftus refused to comment when asked whether the terms of the working agreement is acceptable to the union and its members. He also declined to reveal any plans by the union in light of the new arrangement. •They’re (the company) the moving party. They exercised one of their options that had been available to them since February." he said. . . Ahhough officials expect the new situation to remain for the next 516 years. Bennett said they arc also open to further attempts at a mutual agreement. "The company is willing to sit down and discuss the ideas of its employees and/or its representatives." Bennett said. "If those recommendations or ideas result in a position that may lead up to a ratification, then the company would prefer to come up with an agreement. If they can come up with ideas and narrow it down into something workable and it results in a ratification, that would be the most desirable thing the company could have." Bennett said he feels the complexity of the proposed contract, coupled with a fear by employees that their jobs may be moved to ether facilities in cheaper labor markets, can bfe blamed for the failure by the two parties to reach a settlement. (Cont. page 11) LPNs — RNs 6:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. I Part-time We are looking for someone with leadership skills to work in our geriatric facility. We offer health insurance and vacation benefits for part-time. Competitive wages. Thornapple Manor 945-2407 Call for an Appointment SECRETARY-BOOKKEEPER Part-time, computer experience, pay­ roll and general bookkeeping. Secre­ tarial skills to run church office part-time. Send resume by Sept. 16 to the ... First United Methodist Church 209 W. Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058 County Democratic Party paints historic hall The historic Thomas Jefferson Hall on the corner of Green and S. Jefferson streets that houses the Barry Coun­ ty Democratic Party is getting a fresh coat of white paint by workers from H & S Painting of Hastings. Survey says Americans’ attitudes toward drugs increasingly negative NEW YORK (AP) - Americans’ attitudes toward illegal drug use have grown more antagonistic over the past year, according to a study released by a volunteer group that has been trying to de-glamorize drug abuse with a public service advertising campaign. The group, which calls itself the Media-Advertising Partnership for a Drug-Free America, said Tuesday that the nation's media outlets donated more than $150 million in free space and time for the barrage of ads it made available in the first year of the anti-drug campaign. The campaign was launched in March 1987. The amount of donated space fell short of the $500 million that the group had set as its target for each year of the three-year campaign. But campaign organizers said they were pleased with the results nonetheless and hope media outlets will find significantly more space and lime for the ads this year. The television ads broke into lhe top 10 with consumers surveyed by lhe independent Video Storyboard Tests Inc. last year, lhe The survey said teenagers displayed the fewest changes in attitude, although they generally took a dimmer view of drug use and the drug user than they had a year earlier. first time a public service campaign appeared tn that list in the 10 years it has been compiled. One of the more popular ads that the Media-Advertising Partnership created is a television commercial that shows a man breaking an egg, scrambling it and frying it, saying that is what happens to your brain when you take drugs. In addition to making 32 television ads, 25 radio commercials and 80 print ads, the group had a benchmark survey of attitudes toward illegal drug use done in February-March 1987 and followed that up in the same period this year to see if those attitudes had changed. The research firm Gordon S. Black Corp, of Rochester, N.Y., said more than 4,650 people across lhe country completed questionnaires for each survey. The latest study said the change in attitude was most pronounced among college students, which had been among lhe first groups in lhe 1960s to increase consumption of illegal drugs but is now showing a greater fear of the consequences of drug abuse. "Even more impressive is the first evidence of a decline in occasional cocaine use," the study said. Occasional cocaine use among college students has dropped to 6 percent from 11 percent a year earlier, it said, while occasional usage by friends had dropped to 31 percent from 36 percent The survey said teenagers displayed the fewest changes in attitude, although they generally look a dimmer view of drug use and the drug user than they had a year earlier. The changes among children aged 9-12 and adults over age 18 showed improvement but fell in between those for college students and teens, it said. On a more disconcerting note, the study said it found 18 percent of the children surveyed said lhey had been approached to buy or use drugs, up from 16 percent a year earlier. It also said parents appear to have become more unrealistic about their own children's behavior. Forty-one percent of parents surveyed said it was either certainly or probably untrue that "my children are likely to try drugs sometime," up from 36 percent a year earlier. But that result appeared to be at odds, the study said, with other findings that includes 76 percent of the 16- and 17-year-olds surveyed saying they had friends who use marijuana occasionally. The survey said there was evidence that the group's advertising "played a major role" in changing attitudes. Black said it identified 10 markets that used lhe most anti-drug advertising, and said people living in those areas "show a far larger shift in their attitudes toward drugs than in lhe balance of lhe United States." No one likes to be treated like a child. Even if they are a child. Yet tltafs exactly the way many in our society respond to people who are aging. umortunaiehiL mere Are Some Misconamygns About howto treat Aging Parents. Which is why not only older adults, but also their families need to share the responsibility in dealing with aging. At DeLano, we help people cope with the physical and/or emotional problems of aging by offering mutual counseling between family members. If you’d like more informa­ tion, call our new facility right across from the Burgess Medical Center at 349-4460. Because learning what to do for your parents at a time like this is probably one of the most important tilings you'll ever do. For them. As well as for you. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 8. 1988 Woodland celebrates Homecoming Labor Da> weekend is over once again, and the Woodland Homecoming Celebration, which has occurred on those days for decades, was full of excitement and fun once more. The softball tournament began on friday evening at the Herald Classic Memorial Park lighted field. The Woodland United Methodist Church opened its doors for a pancake breakfast al 7 a.m. Saturday. Woodland Co-op sold home-made baked goods, including huge cookies, spices and natural snack mixes and had a steady line of customers. Woodland Eagles Auxiliary sold tacos, soft drinks and desserts in a booth behind the main park building. The parade began at Woodland School at I p.m. It was led by a Lakewood School District band. After the parade prizes were awarded in the park, a reception was held for parade grand marshals. Wayne Henney and Lucy Jordan. After the reception, the park pavilion was cleared and the Woodland Lions Club members set up tables for their annual barbecued chicken dinner. On Sunday afternoon, the Wcxxlland Fire Department held water ball games in the street by the new fire station. Sunday evening, a gospel concert was held at Woodland United Methodist Church, where the “Woodland Gospel Singers" and "Remnant" performed in concert. The "Kids Count" booth at the homecoming celebration was put together in support of the upcoming Lakewood School bond election. Shown stopping in at the booth are Jim Stowell and his son, Matthew. Inside the booth are Megan Daniels and Della Meade. Weekend Homecoming Parade judges (from left) Ann Bump, Ellen Lucks and Doris Nlethamer confer over prizes. Words for the Y’s, continued from 8 Giris Youth Basketball The YMCA and the Hastings Youth Coun­ cil. will begin its girls Y Basketball league the week of Sept. 19. This program is exclusively for girls in grades 5-6. Nearly 500 other YMCA’s are currently involved across the country, working with youth to sharpen sport skills and help them enjoy the sport of basket­ ball. Players learn the skills and the rules but Hastings Eagle Aerie 4158 to hold meeting Sept 13 ATTENTION HASTINGS EAGLE AERIE 4158 A special meeting to vote on new building. Place: Mike Slocum's. 1539 Yeckley Rd. on Tuesday. Sept. 13 al 7 p.m. they also learn teamwork, the importance of fair play, and they have the opportunity to think about personal values important for the sport and all of life. Each team consists of nine players and one or more coaches, who with the help from in­ structional manuals, work with the team members on the fundamentals of baskctbalk Players to participate must pre-register. Players can pick up a registration blank at their school or at the YMCA office. These forms and a $17 registration fee. must be returned to P.O. Box 252. Hastings, no later than Sept. 12. All players will receive a team shirt, cer­ tificate. and patch. Teams will practice and have games every Monday and Wednesday between the hours of 5-7:30 from Sept. 19 til Oct. 19. Teams will be formed at the east gym of the new Middle School, on Sept. 14. from 5-6 p.m. Players should come dressed to play. Each player during this time will go through a couple of basketball drills and will then be notified of their team. Those unable to attend will be placed on a team and notified. For more information, contact the YMCA at 945-4574. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES to RESIDENTS, TAXPAYERS and PROPERTY OWNERS of the TOWNSHIP of PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 14th day of September, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. the Prairieville Township Board will hold a public hearing at the Prairieville Township Hall located at 10115 S. Nor­ ris Road, Delton, Michigan, within the Township for the purpose of receivin^ testimony and discussing a levy of said addition jI millage rate as defined by 1982 PA 5 for the ensuing fiscal year. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the pro­ posed additional millage rate would increase revenues for operating purposes from ad volarem. property tax levies as premitted by operation on subsection (2) of 1982 PA 5 by .052 percent.. The grand marshals of the Woodland Homecoming Parade were longtime township supervisor Wayne Henney and treasurer Lucy Jordan. Write-in candidate for county sheriff makes exit from race official The woman who waged a successful write-in campaign for Barry County Sheriff to win a spot on the November ballot made her withdrawal from the race official last Friday. Jane Norris, who was scheduled to face incumbent Republican David Wood in lhe general election Nov. 8 as a Democrat, sent a notarized letter to Barry County Clerk Norval Thaler, requesting that her name be removed from the ballot. The clerk's office received lhe letter Friday, which was before lhe ballots were ordered to be printed. Nancy Boersma, deputy clerk, said Norris' request was received in lime to have her name taken off the ballots before they are printed. Wood, who declined to comment about the development, now will run for sheriff unopposed. "I am writing io officially announce my withdrawal from the Nov. 8 ballot as the Democratic Party's candidate for sheriff," she wrote in her letter. Norris wrote, "I wholeheartedly appreciate the tremendous amount of support and encouragement I have received from the citizens of Barry County toward my candidacy for sheriff. However, I am unable to gain an approved leave of absence, resign or retire from my federal position at this time; and my continued candidacy for Barry County Sheriff would be a violation of the Hatch Act. Therefore I wish great success to the present Bany County Sheriff, David O. Wood, on his next four years, as he i* now totally unopposed in his bid for re-election." Norris, 42, of Delton, gained more than 150 write-in votes in the August primary to gain a spot on the November ballot Her total was more than the necessary percentage of votes cast for the top candidate on the Democratic primary ticket, U.S. Senator Donald Riegle. However, she announced her intentions last week to withdraw from the race after she learned that her job as a law enforcement officer with Federal Protective Services out of Battle Creek would be in jeopardy. She was told that because she works for the federal government, she would be in violation of lhe Hatch Act by running for any office. The Hatch Act forbids federal employees to engage in any political activity. She had asked her employers for an unpaid leave of absence while she campaigned for sheriff, but was told there were no guarantees she could have her federal job back if she was to lose to Wood in November. "Again, I thank you all for your outpouring of support and encouragement, and my special thanks to each of you who wrote my name in at the primary election Aug. 2." she said to voters, in her letter to lhe clerk's office. "I would have been honored to have had lhe opportunity to serve you as sheriff." PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the pro­ posed additional millage rate as defined by 1982 PA 5 is .1729 mills. Interiors Retail Salesperson Wanted: PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. Respectfull' submitted, Janette Emig, Township Clerk 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Ml, 49046 623-2664 Chefs Regina High Ringer and Phil Ringer of High's Barbecue Service prepare to cook chickens (above photo) and a little more than two hours later the results are pored over by Phil as he hets ready to serve them. Sunday, Sept. 11 ~ ROAST BEEF & HAM, 2 SALAD BAR .... «500 S serving 12:30 to 2 p.m. Bring the family and friends .1 CUNNINGHAM'S ACRE _ Corner o’ Bl ss and West Lake Odessa, Michigan — Some decorating knowledge and skills required as well as a pleasant personality to sell floor coverings, window treatments, wallpaper, cer­ amic tile, countertop, and related products. About 30 hours per week including some Friday evenings and Saturdays. Experience a plus, how­ ever, we will train the right person. Apply in writing to: Decorator Sales P.O. Box C, Hastings, Ml 49058 PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS - TRAVEL Due to company expansion, Olan Mills Portrait Studios have immediate openings for photographers in our Pictorial Church Directory Division. Mature person, high school graduate minimum. Must be able to TRAVEL extensively the entire state (home weekends only). Must have own van or large car. Experience in photography helpful, but not necessary. Complete training program with pay, plus expenses, group insurance, and company retirement program. Excellent opportunity for advance­ ment for career-minded individuals. For personal Inter­ view call John C. Hall's office TOLL FREE at 1­ 800-543-5940 or 1-800-543-5921, Monday through Thurs­ day. between 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Please call on or before Thursday. Septemeber 15th, 1988 ... ALSO ... We need 3 Telephone Sales Managers and 3 Portrait Consultants to travel a tri-state area E.O.E. M/F �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 8. 1988 — Page 11 ZUGEL, continued from page 1 Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley, who prosecuted the several cases arising from the Goddard slaying, called Zugel a talented and intelligent man who turned to crime and became a cocaine user and dealer. “Perhaps Mr. Woodmansee would not have tried to kill Ricky Goddard if he hadn’t had a friend like Mr. Zugel to supply him with cocaine," Crowley said. Crowley said Zugel’s conspiracy to commit perjury in 1986 may have led to the first release and the ultimate acquittal of Sharon Goddard and Eckstein of charges of conspiring to have Ricky Goddard murdered. "Had Mr. Zugel not conspired with Mr. (Ricky) Hyslop, there might have been four trials in 1986 with different outcomes," he said, referring to co-defendants Goddard and Eckstein, in addition to Woodmansee and Zugel. Crowley asked the court to exceed the state sentencing guidelines and sentence Zugel to the same 40-to 60-year sentence Woodmansee received after his 1986 murder conviction for the Goddard affair. Deming - who presided over Woodmansee's trial in 1986, Zugel’s perju-y trial in March and lhe Goddard/Eckstein joint trials in July - said the sentencing guidelines, with a minimum of 14 years in prison, were too low for the crimes committed. “I’ve considered the state­ ment of the parents of the victim (John and Beverly Goddard), and they want Mr. Zugel to receive the maximum sentence the law al lOWS. judge Deming "The guidelines do not cary enough weight for what occurred in this murder," he said. "That was absolutely reprehensible and against what all law-abiding people believe in." "By virtue of your testimony (at Woodmansee’s trial), a guilty man could have gone free," he said. Deming said he had read and considered several letters from Zugel’s family - several of whom were present in court Friday morning. "I can tell your family loves you very nuch. It's too bad they didn't take you down and pound some sense into you," he said, _ referring to Zygei’s drug use. . On the charge of conspiracy to commit perjury, Deming sentenced Zugel to 15 to 40 years in prison, with credit for 312 days served in the Barry County Jail. But additional charges that Zugel had committed three prior felonies upped the final sentence to 25 to 50 years. As the sentence was announced, Zugel’s girlfriend and sister-in-law began to cry audibly. Zugel turned around to face his family, smiled and shrugged. On the charge of aiding and abetting second-degree murder, Deming handed down the same sentence of 25 to 50 yea*s, with credit for 312 days served. Deming added were it not for Zugel’s testimony at Goddard and Eckstein's trial, he would have imposed a "much greater” sentence. "I’ve considered the statement of the parents of the victim (John and Beverly Goddard)," Deming said. "And they want Mr. Zugel to receive the maximum sentence the law allows. That’s what they want "This was a senseless murder. He was assassinated for no good reason," Deming said. "He was murdered because Mr. Zugel called a friend and got a gun for a friend. Zugel turned to his family, put his hands on his hips and shrugged a second time. Citing new evidence that he wasn’t aware existed previously, Tripp asked the court to allow Zugel to withdraw his plea before sentencing on the murder charge and order a new trial. Tripp said police had told him that two cigarette butts, thought by him to be Winston cigarettes, had been found at the murder seen but had later been destroyed during testing at the state police lab in Lansing. But later, Tripp said he found out the butts were not the brand his client smoked and were not completely destroyed. Judge Deming, however, said the possible presence of Zugel at the murder scene would not affect the case, and he denied the motion. On Monday, Zugel was transferred from the Barry County Jail to the Southern Michigan Prison at Jackson. Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott, who headed the police investigation into the Goddard slaying, said he talked with Zugel shortly before he left. "I went back to shake his hand, and he said, Thanks for nothing,’ " DeMott said. "He's angry. I'd be angry, too." DeMott, who said earlier he hasn’t closed the book on the Goddard case, said perhaps Zugel and Woodmansee would talk in prison. "I told him any time he wants to talk, he can write me a letter, and DI come down and see him." Woodmansee was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison in July 1986 In October 1987, Hyslop pleaded guilty Barry County Circuit Court to a reduced charge of attempted perjury, testifying that Zugel called the morning of the murder to ask to borrow Hy si op's 12-gauge, sawed-off shotgun. One hour after the phone call, Woodmansee appeared at Hyslop's Vermontville residence to take lhe weapon connected with the Goddard murder. In November of last year, Zugel was bound over to circuit court on charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder, and of conspiracy to commit perjury. In March Zugel was found guilty in a jury trial of conspiracy to commit perjury at Woodmansee’s trial. He was scheduled to go to trial on the murder charges in April, but he agreed to plead guilty to a reduced charge of aiding and abetting second-degree murder as part of a plea bargain with the Barry County Prosecutor’s office. As part of the plea agreement, he agreed to testify for the prosecution at the July murder trials of Sharon Goddard and Richard Eckstein, both of whom were acquitted of first-degree murder charges in July. MILLAGE, continued from page 1 If accepted, the law would roll back all school district millage levels to 28 mills. The state would then reimburse school systems the difference between the 28 mills and what each district was levying at that time. To finacially support that bill, the state sales tax would increase from 4 percent to 6 percent One of lhe reasons the Hastings board decided to hold a millage election is that if the state law were approved, the district would get a higher reimbursement The school system is now levying 30.896 mills and the statewide average is about 34 mills. At its Aug. 22 meeting, board members had discussed a one-year millage proposal. However, if that local proposal passed the state tax reform proposal failed, ue district probably would have to hold f ac Jier election "right away" in order to avoid making severe culs for the 1989-90 school year. Several board members and people in the audience at last Thursday's meeting said they were skeptical about passage of the state’s proposal. Trustee Michael Anton said that when the potential millage election was first discussed, he "had a ’no' vote in mind," because it "hinged almost entirely on the success of the reform proposal." But since the local proposal has been changed to a two-year plan, the generated revenue could make a "sizable difference," and he indicated he now is in favor of it "We at least have covered some bases for the following school year," he said, adding that Hastings schools would be no worse off than now if the millage was defeated. Hastings voters rejected a 4.18-mill proposal by narrow margins in March and June. But because of an unexpected increase in state aid and reductions in expenses with cuts in the budget the district has lowered the millage amount it will seek in the October election. The district also would realize reductions in unemployment expenses incurred when several staff members were laid oft "Anyway, it probably is safe to indicate that the additional 2.812 mills at least would avoid having to make cuts as drastic as have been made, and avoid getting us get back to the point we’re at right now," Schoessel said. The two-year proposal would offer more "protection" for the school if the state proposal is not put on the ballot or is defeated this year. After talking with leaders in Lansing, something he urged the public to do, Trustee Mark Feldpausch said he could get no concrete information, only guesses, and wondered if the board could go to local voters with "a little bit of a guess." "If we don't go and at least try, we’re going to be set backward much further for a much longer period of time without the ability to seek more funds," he said, adding that he felt the board should "seize the opportunity with gusto. "If we don't do anything, we just cast our hats to the wind." Both ’.rustee Diane Hoekstra and Vice President Larry Haywood said they would like to have seen a higher proposed millage amount to allow for more certainties in lhe 1989-90 school year. But Hoekstra said she didn’t know if the 2.812 mills or any higher amount could be approved in Hastings. Secretary Patricia Endsley said that she did not know if enough feelings had changed in the community to have a millage election approved. "And yet I look at what the kids are going through (with the cuts) and 1 don’t think that's a good education," Endsley said. Ann Ainslie, board president, stressed lhe need io convey the message to voters thal lhe district will have to rely on local support until tax reform is approved at the stale level. Probation sentence given in welfare fraud Hastings Twp. hall expected to be ready by Nov. election The new Hastings Charter Township Hall on River Road is taking shape and Supervisor Richard Thomas said citizens will be voting in the now building when the November general election is held, according to the project’s contractor. The new 76 by 36-foot structure will be large enough to have an extra voting machine, bringing the total to five. The building includes a 40 by 35-foot meeting room, a 14 V2 by 14%-foot vault to store records, a 21 by 26-foot general office area, a 15 by 12-foot supervisor’s office, a 9 by 12-foot kitchen and two handicapped ac­ cessible bathrooms. The current township hall Is located at Historic Charlton Park. First week of school ‘normal’ by most counts in Hastings by Kathleen Scott Hastings school principals agree that the first week of the 1988-89 school year went smoothly. Other than lhe normal first-weck bustle, the first four days of school were virtually uneventful. The most unexpected changes were at the middle school, where enrollment, as of this Tuesday, was 29 students higher than pro­ jected. And most of those students seem to be in the 7th grade, said middle school principal Jerry Horan. That school’s enrollment was projected at 708, and so far, 737 are registered. Some classes have more then 30 students, youngsters are sharing textbooks, and there isn't a spare locker in the building, said Horan. “The kids have been great and even the teachers are saying how well the kids have adjusted," he added. Because of the five-hour day (a reduction put into effect when March and June millage elections failed), and the subsequent loss of a study hall period, Horan said scheduling changes are more difficult to make. The stu­ dy hall hour provided scheduling flexibili­ ties, and without that extra hour "all we do is make one class smaller and another big­ ger." But he said, eventually it will all work out. The district's overall enrollment was projected at 3,190 for the year, and, as of Friday, lhe district had 3,220 students. More students means more financial aid, but also means more books, supplies, locker space and learning space. Horan said he's been feeling the lack of lockers and supplies. Extra textbooks have been ordered, but the shipments have not yet arrived. And he said he has no extra lockers. Some lockers are assigned to students who might have moved away over lhe summer, but until the school gets official notice, the lockers remained unused. But as soon as he gets cancellations, unused lockers get new occupants. "You don't count on those (extra) kids, but when they show up, you have to scram­ ble," said Horan. Horan has a new assistant principal this year. Jo Stebbins, principal at Pleasantview, is also working part time at the middle school and part time as community services coordinator. Despite being new to the district, Steb­ bins said she encountered no major prob­ lems. "It's been very pleasant. It's nice being with a competent staff, and working with a competent, dedicated and hard-working staff,” she said. "And the kids have been great" Stebbins has worked in several educational capacities from first grade to lhe high school level, and was most recently a junior high counselor in Molokai, Hawaii. This is her first administrative assignment. The first week had its normal harried atmosphere, she said, and one of her biggest difficulties was learning how to get around in the middle school. Because Stebbins is new, she cannot com­ ’ pare this year’s school to last year’s program, before budget cuts were made, but said opera­ tions seem normal. "I see professionals who are trying to do lhe best job they can, cuts or no cuts," she said. "Their main objective is what's best for the kids." High school students have been "very cooperative and understanding" even though they are feeling effects of the culs, said Prin­ cipal Steven Harbison. Because of reduction in the counseling department, only one staff member was hired to help with scheduling changes, and the five-hour day means less flexibility, he said. Some of the students scheduled classes last year, and may have changed their plans since then, but cannot alter their schedules. "They’re living with decisions they made in the past," Harbison said. , Enrollment at the high school was pro­ jected at 950 and continues to hover around that number, he said. Each day, new students register and each day, other schools request former students' transcripts. The first week held little abnormal excite­ ment for elementary students and staff mem­ bers at the three schools in town. Principals Dave Arnold, Chris Warren and Dave Styf all described the week as "smooth." The elementary headcount, from developmental kindergarten to 5th grade, was projected at 1,529. As of Tuesday, 1,543 children were registered. Warren, Southeastern's principal, said his school usually has at least one "cryer," a stu­ dent upset about the first day of class. Sometimes, mothers will cry when they send the children off to school. But no tears were shed there this year, he said. Despite more early elementary students than in other years, Central's Arnold said lhe kindergarenten and first grade students adapt­ ed well. . "Everyorie learned quickly where to go and what bus to get on," he said. "They learned the routine very quickly." Some of his kindergarten students had been in developmental kindergarten there last year so lhey were accustomed to being around lhe school, he added. Warren said he knows the teachers are hav­ ing a difficult time adjusting to the reduction in the school day, and thinks the students are, too. "I'm sure the kids don't like not having gym and music," be said. "It's tougher for the teachers to squeeze everything into the day, regardless of gym or music. It's hard to get business as usual." Styf, principal at Northeastern, said some­ body usually slips on the freshly waxed floor the first day of school, but everyone kept their feet on the ground last week. Because of the shortened day, afternoon kindergarten students arrive at 11:45 a.m. and are allowed to bring in a "light lunch" to hold them through the day. One of the amus­ ing things Styf said he noticed was bow much food some of the youngsters bring in. "Some of them have four-course dinners," he said. "If lhey really took the time to eat it all, it would take two hours." He said he thinks the meals will change as the school year progresses. A woman who pleaded guilty to continuing to receive food stamps and general assistance from the Department of Social Services after her husband returned to work was sentenced Wednesday to a two-year lerrm of probation. Joyce Nickerson, 48. pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted welfare fraud in exchange for the dismissal of the more serious charge of welfare fraud over S500. In Barry County Circuit Court, Judge Richard M. Shuster also sentenced Nickerson to 90 days in jail, but ordered the sentence would be served at the end of her probation. If lhe probationary term is completed successfully, the sentence would likely be suspended. Together with her husband, William, the Nickersons were accused of continuing to receive welfare benefits after William returned to work in 1986. On Wednesday, Joyce Nickerson said she was sorry for deceiving the DSS. "I would like to tell you, your honor, that Pm truly sorry for what I did. I've always taught my kids to respect lhe law, and I'm truly ashamed for what I did. "What happened, now I can't explain how it happened," she said. "All I can say now is fm sorry and it won't ever happen again." At her guilty plea in August, she told the court when her husband returned to work, it was on a day-to-day basis, so they continued to participate in the welfare system. In handing down his sentence, Judge Shuster blamed the welfare system for allowing people like the Nickersons to continue receiving benefits after losing their eligibility. "This court is extremely critical of lhe way our welfare programs are run," he said, commenting that they're easy to qualify for and easy to remain on. "Our country isn't going to last long if we don't do something about this thing," he said. Nickerson was ordered to pay court costs of $200 and perform 100 hours of community service. Together with her husband, she was ordered to pay restitution of $2,743. Her attorney, Michael McPhillips, told the court that the full amount of restitution had already been repaid. In August, William Nickerson was sentenced to 90 days in jail on the same charge of attempted welfare fraud. He was given work release a» the lime. SUBSCRIBE TODAY to all the news of Barry County! Give a call at... 948-8051 Cut a great deal on a John Deere HASTINGS MFG. (Cont from page 9) “People have tried to sort out how it would affect them.” he said, "and there are so many that it affects. Their lives are affected differently.” Bennett said the contract the two sides were trying to reach was different from those of previous years because of the current uncer­ tainty about the location of some jobs in com­ ing years. He said he thinks workers had not approved previous company offers because they felt their position was ‘why vote knowing the company is going to move 50 jobs, regardless what happens?' Hastings Manufacturing has told employees that some jobs may be moved as they are needed in facilities in South Dakota. Ten­ nessee or Canada in order to cut costs. Ben­ nett said. Tm not saying that we aren't (going to move jobs).” he said. “(We will) only if wc cannot become competitive in Hastings. We will know as we go along. All I'm saying is that if it costs more to haul steel from South Dakota to Hastings, then we may need to move those related jobs to South Dakota to keep lhe costs down. That's just an example. We don't know what the situation might be.” In a previous concessionary proposal, the company had promised those jobs would not move for the duration of the contract if it was approved by the union. Union heads did not recommend a vote on that package, however. "The job security that was offered was removed from this proposal when, through negotiations, we found it was not something that lhe company could promise without a guarantee that lhey weren't going to be able to reduce expenses as far as raises." Bennett said. "Wc had a proposal that was conces­ sionary and reduced raises but gave them job security. Then there was a trade-off. Now. it's not concessionary, doesn't reduce raises and it doesn't have job security. I think through negotiations, the company found that it could produce a product at other facilities at a lesser rate than in Hastings." The officials had attempted, he said, however, to show employees they were in­ terested in keeping jobs in Hastings. "If the company leaders had not felt as strongly as lhey do that the job would best be done and should be done in Hastings, we would have implemented this on Feb. I." Bennett said . Now you can own the best for less. Use the John Deere Credit Card to buy any of mowing equipment you need. There’ll be no interest charges until February 24, 1989. And no monthly payment until April 1989. A 20 percent down payment is required. Check out our Fall Clean-up Sale. Good selection of new and used. THORNAPPLE VALLEY /hc. (({([ 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hastings • 616-945-9526 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 8. 1988 CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 I For Reni Miscellaneous H BALTIMORE TERRACE 1000 SUNBEDS Sunalavailable lots for rent. 945-3734 WOLFFTanning Beds, SlcndcrGUN LAKE 1 & 2 bcroom units Qucst Toning Tables, SunQucst available now until mid June. Quality Spas. Buy direct save up $275 per month including ail to 50%. Delivery to business or utilities. 672-7561 or 672-5204. home. Call for FREE Color Catalogue & Wholesale prices. Garage Sale 1-800-228-6292. GARAGESALE: Sept. 8,9 and 10, 9 am. to 5 p.m. 321 S. Broadway, Middleville. Small appliances, electric barbecue grill, storm windows, sewing machine in cabinet, golf club, cart and bag, etc.__________ For Sale Automotive “IT’S CIDER TIME FESTI­ VALS” every Saturday al Historic Bowens Mills. Starting Sept 17. 10am-4pm. Weekly: cider making, antique Press, Pioneer Demonstrations, Hay Rides, Good Food, More! Specials (call for schedule): Old Engine Show, Art/Crafts, Folk Music, Civil War Rcinaclmcnt, Apple Butler Making, Wagon Train, More! AdultsS2-Studcnts free. 2 miles north Yankee Springs State Park Entrance. 616-795-7530._____________ 1980 CHEVROLET CITA­ TION, 2 door hatchback, 4 cylinder, 4 speed, good condi­ tion. S1450. 945-4453. VISA/MASTERCARD. US CHARGE Guaranteed. Regard­ less of credit rating. Call now! 213-925-9906 exL U1893. GARAGE SALE: Mens, womens and btby clothes and accessories, goose decoys, sporting goods. Friday and Saturday, 9-5 p.m. Comer of M-37 and Rork Rd. FOR SALE: *76 Chevy van, real good condition, runs good. 852-1648. Real Estate TEN BEAUTIFULLY WOODED ACRES for hunting and camping near Kalkaska. Many deer, near lakes, rivers and state land. $9,500, $1(Xj down, S95 per month, 10% land contract. Also 10 acres with stream, $12,900 with S500 down Cail Northern Land Company at 616-938-1097. Business Services CHILD CARE IN MY HOME: Full time. Days. Nutri­ tious meals and lots of TLC. 945-5347. _____ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Cali 945-9888_____ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 Wanted OLD ORIENTAL RUGS Wanted. Any size or condition. Call 1-800-443-7740. Thank You CARD OF THANKS A most sincere thank you to everyone for the prayers, flowers and cards, which 1 received while in the hospital for my heart surgery. A special thank you to Frank and Wilma Townsend, Harold and Nell Stannard, Mike and Nancy Hickey and Lyle and Jean Sandbrook. _____________Bob Crockford CARD OF THANKS The family of Marie Kenyon would like to express their deep appreciation to the many friends, neighbors, and relatives for their prayers, cards, food, memorials, flowers and all the other acts of kindness shown at the lime of her sudden passing. Wc would especially like to thank the Hastings Ambulance Service and emergency room personnel of Pennock Hospital, Stuart and Jan Day and Harold and Molly Hansen fir their immediate help. Special thanks also to Wren Funeral Home, pallbearers and Rev. Ron Brooks for his comforting words. We arc deeply grateful and your kindness will always be remembered. Gordon Kenyon Sid & Sarah Kenyon Andy &. Erica SERVICE DIRECTORY REAL ESTATE MILLER SINCE REAL ESTATE 1940 Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. DCAITn0 & Mike Humphreys Associate Brokers Hastings (616) 945-5182 CAR & TRUCK REPAIR 'ndrus'^ 1436 8. Hanover St, Heatings, Mien. 48OM 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Haan: Mondoy 8 fo 8 Tuetdoy Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA Fell GM QU All IV SERVICE PARTS If.Fll |^j| GflHMU NTMS PHTI NTISIM Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! COLLISION REPAIR • Insurance Work • Glass Replaced jrtlSS PodyG^gse 945-3387 MECHANICAL SERVICE • Wheel Alignment • Brake Work • Electrical • Air Conditioning PARTS 2110 w. GUN LAKE ROAD Across from Fuelgas • New Radiators • Rebuilt Starters & Alternators INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Farm Business Group Health Mobile Home Retirement • Life • Personal Belongings • Home • Rental Property • Auto • Motorcycle Slice 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE, at 945-3412 For Sale 1978 PARKWOOD MOBILE HOME, 14x70, 2 BEDROOMS, FRONT KITCHEN WITH BAY WINDOW, 8x10 DECK, WATER SOFTENER/ PURIFIER INCLUDED, $11,500 OR BEST. CALL 948-8092 OR 945 9315. BEAUTIFUL DINING ROOM SET, Cherry wood, table plus 6 chairs, never been used, $900. Cal! 795-9265 after 9pm._____________________ PIANO FOR SALE: WANTED: Responsible party to assume small monthly payments on piano. See local­ ly. Call Credit Manager 1-800-447-4266. In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM In memory of Madeline Everett who died September 5, 1985. She was someone wc could talk to, someone no one could replace. She was someone wc could laugh with, til tears ran down our face. She was someone we think more of, as each year comes to an end. Because when wc lost our mother, wc also lost a friend. Lord, keep your arms around her, and in your loving care. Make up for all she suffered, and all that seemed unfair. The Girls Help Wanted ALL NEW FREE KIT PROG­ RAM. Represent Mcrri-Mac's 100% guaranteed line of gifts, home decor, toys and Christmas items. Great year ‘round demon­ strator and hostess program. No investment, delivering, collect­ ing. Car and Phone necessary. Call FREE 1-800-992-1072. BABYSITTER WANTED: Mature, responsible, non smok­ ing woman over age 30 to occa­ sionally babysit for 2 children ages 4 & 1 in my home; Some occasional over nights; Must have own transportaion. Call 945-5578._________________ BILL’S SAFETY SERVICE needs a body man. Some experi­ ence preferred. Wc are willing to train. Apply al 321 N. Michigan, Hastings._________________ GIRLS WANTED: 9-19 from Grand Rapids and surrounding areas to compete for the titles of Miss Pre-Teen, Miss Jr. Teen and Miss Teen Grand Rapids. Thousands of dollars in prizes including a trip to the Nationals in Orlando, Florida. For more information call 1-800-345-2330.___________ HELP WANTED: Tri-Ad Cable is looking for a customer service representative. Perma­ nent position. Excellent fringe benefits. Apply at the office, 3O5C N. Church.___________ HIRING! Government jobs your area. $15,000 - $68,000. Call (602) 838-8885, Ext. 3460. HOMEMAKERS EARN OVER $10 PER HOUR PART-TIME. Earn free Hawaiian trip. Free training. Commission up to 25%. Highest hostess awards, no delivering or collecting, no handling or service charge. Over 800 dynamic items - toys, gifts, home decor and Christmas decor. For free catalog, call friendly home parties, 1-800-227-1510. ___________ LIKE TO WORK in construc­ tion? Wc have several openings in new unit. Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, and electricians, no experience necessary. Wc pay you while you learn. Call 616-731-5520 or if long distance 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard. NEED EXTRA MONEY ? Who doesn't Come along and join the fun working for House of Lloyd. The line includes 480 country items, candles, home decor, toys, and Christmas deco­ rations. No investment. No deliveries or collections. FREE supplies. 616-795-7133, 616-367-4967, 517-852-9592. PART-TIME HELP: Desire outgoing person capable of deal­ ing with public. Should be excel­ lent typist, strong on English and good speller. Computer know­ ledge helpful. Could develop full time. Send resume to Ad #334, c/o Hastings Reminder, PO Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058.___________________ SPECIALIZED FOSTER CARE: Do you have room in your heart and home to be a foster parent for a developmen­ tally disabled child? Our child­ ren arc physically and mentally impaired and may have beha­ vioral problems or high health risk needs. Excellent intensive care rates arc paid. For informa­ tion please call Jan at Lutheran Social Services. 616-281-3510. Two Hastings teachers are glad to be back by Kathleen Scott While on his honeymoon on the East Coast a month ago, Larry Christopher bought some posters for his high school government class - even though he wasn’t teaching and didn't have a classroom. About the same time, Jan Bowers was hitting the pavement, looking for work as a waitress or a factory worker or any other job. The two were laid off from the Hastings teaching staff this summer after a millage proposal was twice defeated. With scarcely more than a week before school opened, both were called back Aug. 22. They scurried to get ready for classes and now Christopher and Bowers are happily employed and glad to be teaching again. The new school year has some changes for the two. Bowers, a physical education teach­ er at the elementary level for three years, is leaching first grade at Central School. Chri­ stopher, a college preparatory government and economics teacher at the high school for 3 1/2 years, is teaching those classes, as well as U.S. history. Because of unexpected state aid increases and a few staff resignations, Bowers and Christopher were two of the district's em­ ployees who were called back. Bowers said she was "very excited" when she received unofficial word Aug. 19 that she might be recalled. Christopher said he was "extremely ecstatic" and his wife was even more excited when he got the call Aug. 22. He said he and his new bride "decided to order pizza that night and celebrate." Although Christopher and Bowers are now doing what they want, the summer wu rocky for both of them. "I don't think people, mentally, can understand until they've gone through (being laid off)- People don't understand," said Bow­ ers, a single homeowner. “Everything is taken away from you. You try not to take it personally, but it's like a slap in the face.” She said she figured lhe physical education and music programs would be the first to go, but was told her program might be saved. She later learned it wasn't "It really hit home when (Supt.) Carl (Schoessel) came in and had us sign a sheet of paper that said, “you are now unemployed as of June 30,*" she said. Both Bowers and Christopher were told that if the state came through with additional money, they might be called back. Because, he said, "You're always thinking about how you can improve the next year," he bought the posters for his classroom. He said he held out hope for his recall until be returned from his honeymoon Aug. 16. "It suddenly sunk in that I wasn't going to be teaching," he said. His wife is a teacher in Constantine, and with her income and his unemployment pay, he said they could have survived if he wu not recalled. But income wu not why he wanted his job back. "My main concern wu that I wanted to teach," he said. "I didn't.want to leave Hutings because I really liked it and am accust­ omed to teaching here. I like the students, the staff, the principals, the administrators." Because many other districts also are go­ ing through financially tough times, Christ­ opher said he discovered that there were few openings in the area between Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and Lansing. And he said he felt he had had a good teaching assignment at Hastings. "That's a rare opportunity to have that good of a position teaching college prep courses with top level seniors, when you start out," he said. As a football and basketball coach, he had gotten to know many of the students in this. year's senior class and he said he had looked forward to teaching them. Christopher said he received encourage­ ment and support after he wu laid off. Some students were disappointed when they heard he lost his job. Many of the parents, whose children he had taught before, wanted their Country Folk Art Show & Sale GRAND RAPIDS, GRAND CENTER /Sept. 16, 17, 181 1-196 to Ottowa Ave. Exit 77C S. to Lyon St, West 1 block next to Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. The tadng Fol An Show m lh« coun­ try w«h over 160 at your Isvortic *r t:»rn bom 25 tUtti bnnjmg quatey handaaflrd country tvprod'Xtxm and hrtioorr.j ot th* future at wen in County Livng Amun qwlti and doh ba»k«H tpongewate salt glar* voneware djmmyboarth «hirb<pg>. gtamrd frames and bone* theorem! samplers 'ag rugs teddy bean floorcloth*. pierced larrpshadas Shaker furntut.- whermuhnfle can. cd wood trrsmtth and Uackurufh Fn dayevrrung5pm l»9pm Adm $5 Saturday and Sunday 10 a tn to 5 pm Adm S3 AS Country caoxatmg other youngsters to have him as a teacher, he was told. He said he realizes that not all students are going to like every teacher, "but generally, the students seem happy to have me back." Christopher attended the March board meeting when most of the staff members offically were laid off. "To hear your name - 'Larry Christopher, you don't have a job' - it was quite an experience," he related. Christopher graduated from Western Michigan University and attended graduate school at the University of Michigan, during which time he spent a year at lhe University of Stockholm (Sweden). He is finishing his master's degree at WMU. Neither Christopher nor Bowers say they are bitter about having been pink slipped. "I understand both sides," said Bowers. "I think lhey did what they felt was best." Christopher said people uked him if he had negative sentiments toward Hastings. "Two thousand people (in the lut elec­ tion) said lhey were in favor,” he said. "Hey, Hastings has a lot of people who are really positive." Part of the problem, said the government teacher, is in Lansing. "The state leaves (the school district) in a situation where you have to make a budget in June and then you have to decide" on cuts before the state makes its budget later in the summer or fall, he explained. And like all staff members and students in the district, these two are dealing with an in­ complete school system because of the cuts. "It’s not the optimal setting," said Christ­ opher. "But I'm just glad to be here. I get a feeling from the kids that they're happy, but they'd like more." Thirty-year-old Christopher said the sys­ tem has lost some good employees. "We lost some very good teachers," he said. "Those teachers that we lost have gone elsewhere and may be lost forever to another system." He said teachers and other staff members at the high school are "putting our shoulders to the plow and trying to make this year the best we can. "You know you've got to put in extra work to do the job and people say, 'see, you don't need the money anyway,'" he added. “I hope the people in Hastings realize things are going well because we have some profes­ sionals here, but we still need the money to have a good school system and not be a school that just turns out students." Bowen, 28, received her undergraduate de­ gree in elementary education from Olivet College. She is working on her master's degree from WMU. Just this summer she Fruits are jewels of warm season Luscious summer fruits are the season's gems, tantalizing in color and flavor. Peaches were called the queen of fruits by the Chinese, who were the first to cultivate them nearly 3,000 years ago. The blush­ skinned fruit was carried along the old silk-trading road to Persia, then into Europe where it was known as a Persian apple. The first peach seedlings were brought to America by Spanish explorers, but later they were planted wherever Europeans settled - in Louisiana by the French, in Massachusetts by the Pilgrims and in Virginia by the English. Blackberries were once so common in England that Shakespeare made them a symbol of abundance. In the United States, a similar profusion of wild blackberry bushes were such a nuisance to colonial farmers that blackberries were not thought worth cultiva­ ting until the 1830s. Blackberries most com­ mon use at that time was for a medicinal syrup used to treat "summer complaint" Watermelons conjure up pictures of Fourth of July celebrations, which is fitting because lhey were first grown in the 1600s b-%our country's Puritan forefathers. Today more varieties of watermelons are grown in the United States than anywhere else. The blueberry, a native-American fruit related to lhe cranberry, was used by lhe Indians to make pemmican, a meat mixture carried on hunting trips. Elizabeth While, a daughter of a pioneer cranberry grower, made the first commercial blueberry plantiqg in New Jersey in the early 1900s. Henry VHTs gardener can be credited with popularizing cherry trees for English gar­ dens. In London, "cherries ripe" was lhe cry of young women selling the ruby fruit in the streets. Tart cherries like those early English fruits are usually canned or frozen for pies and other baked desserts. For westward settlers, wild plums were a welcome natural sweet, free for the picking. Called Indian cherries or beach plums, the native-American fruit made delicious pre­ serves. Today, many of the varieties of plums grown in orchards have more distant roots. Some come from China where the plum tree is a symbol of age and wisdc i. Others are from Japan and Europe. Varied in color and flavor, plums arc particularly pleasing when two types are paired. completed a course and was certified to leach in lhe classroom. Having been a physical education teacher in several elementary buildings, she said she did not have her own office and often sat in classrooms to do paperwork. While in those rooms with various teachers in different buil­ dings, she said she observed many instruc­ tors teaching in many ways. She has continued to take courses for her master s degree and has kept in touch with changes in education. So between he degree work and classroom observations, she said she was prepared when she was assigned a first grade class. "I love lhe kids that 1 have now. It's a big adjustment for me and I think I needed it. You need a change," she explains. "I don't think I can do anything but grow from this experience. Sometimes we need changes forced on us." She only had a week to prepare her class­ room, but received help from ofher teachers, as well as some high school girls who were on the varsity softball team she coached last spring. "The teachers I work with here are just super. They asked me if I need anything. Tney let me borrow things and asked if they could help," said Bowers. "I have a really postitive feeling. Everyone's been really really supportive." And she has a home. "It's nice to have a room and some place I can call mine," she said. As the gym teacher, she had contacts with many of the students at Central. Many of lhe younger children were surprised al how she changed over the summer. "A lot of lhe kids will come up to me and say, 'you're a real teacher,' or ‘you're wearing a dress,' or 'you have a skirt on,' " she related. "It's fun to see their reaction." The board of education has decided to hold a millage Oct. 24. If the proposed 2.812mill increase .passes, lhe district's entire pro­ gram would return to the same operation as last year, physical education included. Bow­ ers does not know what she will do if lhe millage passes. She said she might consider returning to physical education at the end of the year. Because she thinks it would be unfair to the children to make changes in the middle of the year, she admitted it would be a "hard decision now." Legal Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Barry on Proposed Variance Appeals Notice it hereby given thot the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeal* will conduct o public hearing September 20. 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Commissioner's Room. County Annex Building, 117 S. Broadway, Hostings. Michigan. Cose No. V-13-88 Rick Postema, (applicant) Middleville Mobile Home Partnership dbo Cider Mills Estates, (property owners) Al this hearing, lhe following described proper­ ty, which lies generally off Grand Rapids Street Io the east. Middleville, will be considered as the site for a variance on setback from rood right-of-way. The SE one-quarter of the NW one-quarter of Sec. 23. T4N, R10W, excepting therefrom: The plat of Solomon's Addition to the Village of Middleville, as found recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 61. Also excepting therefrom, land lying within the following description: Commencing at o point in the centerline of Grand Rapids Street, on the East­ West 1/4 line of Section 23. T4N. R10W. said East­ West 1 /4 line also being the centerline of Lofoyette Street, as found in the I.N. Keeler Addition to lhe Village of Middleville as recorded in Liber 1 of plots on Page 12: thence East along the centerline of Lafayette Street 23) ft.; thence North 33 ft, to the North edge of Lafayette Street; thence continu­ ing North 132 ft. along the East edge of property deeded In Liber 290 on Page 161; thence West 66 ft. along the North line of said deeded property; thence North 114 fl.; thence East 132 ft.; thence North 445 ft.; theqee West 132 It. to the Northeast corner of Lot 7 of said Solomon's Addition thence South 302 ft. along the East edge of said Solomon's Addition to the Southeast corner of Lot 10 of sold Addition; thence West 132 fl. along lhe South line of said Lot 10 to the East edge of Grand Rapids Street: thence continuing West 33 ft. to the centerline of Grand Rapids Street; thence South along sold centerline to point of beginning. Also excepting a parcel of land adjoining and im­ mediately North of lol 1 of said Solomon's Addi­ tion. being 198 ft. East and West measured from the centerline of Grand Rapids Street. East to the Northerly extension of the East line of Solomon's Addition, by 75 ft. North and South. Also: Outlet "A" of Solomon's Addition to the Village of Mid­ dleville as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Poge 61. Subject to the interest, il any. In lhe Southerly 33 ft. for Lafayette. Thomopple Twp. Case No. V-14-88 Dave & Kathy Conklin At this hearing, lhe following described proper­ ty. which lies generally on 14447 Uldricks Dr.. Bat­ tle Creek, will be considered as the site for o variance setback from sideyord. Commencing ot a point on the North and South quarter line of Sec. 29. TIN. R8W. distant 12 rods South of the center of sold Sec. 29. thence Easterly parallel to the East and West quarter lino of sold Section 20 rods, thence South parallel Io the North and South quarter line 4 rods thence West parallel to the East and West quarter line 20 rods to the North and South quarter line, thence North along said Quarter line 4 rods to the place of beginning. Containing one-hall acre more or less. Subject to an easement over the Westerly 33 ft. for public highway purposes. Johnstown Twp. Case No. V-15-88 Leon V. & Wanda L. Corey At this hearing, the following described proper­ ty, which lies generally on C-20 Culberl Dr., Hastings, will be considered as the site tor a variance on setback from sideyord. Lots 44 and 45 of Colbert's Plat Number Two ac­ cording to the recorded Plat thereof also any right, title and interest in lot 43 immediately North and adjacent to Lot 44 of said Gilbert's Plat, subject to any conditions, restrictions and easements of recorded. Corlton Twp. All of the above described property is located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon a variance request either verbally orr writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any physically disabled persons requiring barrier-lree accomodations in order to participate in the hearings, should contact the County Coor­ dinators Office ot 948-4812. Site Inspection of the above described property will be completed by Zoning Board of Appeals members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The variance appl (cations ore available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State Street, Hostings, Michigan dur­ ing the hours of 8 a.m. Io 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Commission at 948-4830 for further Information. Novol E. Tholer. Barry County Clerk (9/8) FALL ARTS HATCHERY CLASSES September 24th and October 1st WATERCOLOR: 9-12 a.m. - ages 16 and up. Sue Lockwood ... $15. Any level of ability, beginning to advanced. Painting will be from still life and outdoor land­ scapes. Students should purchase an 18x24 watercolor pad. 1 in. flat brush, one large and one smaller round brush. Paint will be provided by the Arts Council. Students should also bring a muffin tin. pencil, kneaded eraser, sponge, some type of spray bottle, kleenex, and masking tape. (Limit 15) STAINED GLASS: 12:30-4:30 p.m. - ages 16 and up. Jennie Haire ... $20. Bcgining stained glass workshop. Students will have something to take home the first week and will make a suncatchcr the second week. Supplies Fee: $15 (Limit 8) CALILGRAPHY: 10-12 a.m. - ages 10 and up. Gloria Miller ... $10. A begining calligraphy class using the chancery cursive. Supplies Fee: $1.50 (Limit 12) CREATIVE WRITING: 1-3 p.m. - ages 18 and up. Elizabeth Underwood ... $10. Primarily for persons who arc just beginning to explore their creative potential seriously. Bring pen and typing size paper. OCTOBER 1 ONLY DRAWING: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. - all ages. Sue Drummond ... $10. Appropriate for beginning and advanced artists utilizing Betty Edward's book DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN. Participants will draw a wide variety of subjects. Bring a large sketchbook, soft lead drawing pencils, and a sack lunch. (Limit 15) BASKET WEAVING: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. - ages 16 and up. Sue DeMond ... $10. Students will make a reed basket with solid bottom. Decoration can be personalized to maker's taste. Basket will be completed in one session. Bring a sack lunch. Supplies Fee: SI5. (Limit 10) Classes sponsund b» lhe Thomappk Artt Council of Burry County. 202 S. Broadway, HaUingy — Registration will be bv form only, no telephone registration. — All classes will meet at the ARTS HATCHERY BUILDING in Fish Hatchery Park. — — — — \ A minimum of 6 students will be required for each class. All classes will have a size limit Registration forms must be received by September 20 __ Registration forms will he available al the following locations. Color Center. Hastings Office Supply, Barry Intermediate School District Office. Hastings Public Library , and Hastings High School. Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-09-15.pdf 4cba51a54769c109467dca18f7b03021 PDF Text Text ’ ” ‘’TINGS PUBLIC t— nn chu. --------- ~ M1CIUGA--------- <?FP 1 5 mop NEWS ...wrap z COA Health Fair County rejects 4-H camp offer attracts 140 seniors k See Story, Page 5 See Story, Page 12 Charges filed In ex-husband’s attack A Lake Odessa woman has filed ciwrges against her ex-husband, claim­ ing he attacked her when she went to his Woodland home to pick up her three children. A warrant charging Gary Allen Smith. 58. with assault and battery was issued by the Barry County prosecutor's office lost Thursday after the Aug. 31 incident at Smith's home at 7401 Barnum Roed. Smith was arraigned this week in 56fh District Cato. . Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said toe M-year-old woman went to her hus­ band’s home to pick up her children and Hastings Courthouse workers’ pact with county ‘innovative’ 111 N- Maia hills mini* These two young ladies were "hanging out" Tuesday at about 8 30 p m on the south side of the 100 block of W. State Street, where young people will be allowed to have parking until 2 a.m. However, officials will frown on the young adults sitting on parked cars. Young people receive a second chance to have evening hangout X Chief Jerry Sarver said fan Monday at 8:11 p.m. catered the restaurant at nedly began yelling and ex-girlfriend. who was he then pushed and ki .kul on a glass door, causing Empkflri** called police, who arrived in time Ip find Clemens walking across the restaurant lawn. Clemens is scheduled to appear next week in dwtrict court. A S2.000. 10 per­ cent bond was set for the malicious destruction pf property charge, while two SI® personal recognizance bonds were set for the other charges. School board to meet Monday The next regular monthly meeting ol the Hastings Btwrd of Education is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday. Sept. 19. . The meeting will take place in the all purpose room o! Southeastern Elemen­ tary School. 1300 S East. Banner ===™URS0AY^EPTEMBER 15. 1988 VOLUME 133. NO. 38 Ito toe tried to get away. Smith 1 her sweater, digging hit fingers I hack. He left several red scratch .six io seven hvchei long, deputies said. cm. of 112 E. Center ed Tuesday in 56th charges of malicious perty. araault and bat- See Story, Page 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 developed and it went on for abmil 30 minutes until Smith punch­ * ex-wife in the mouth, knocking * deputies said. woman stood up. and Smith touched her down a second Artoktototoi between a 25-year-okl Hasans Ntto and his ex-firtfrknd ended la his anetf Monday after he created a disturbance at the Burger King Restaurant on West State Street in Petitions request ban on pit bulls by David T. Young Young adults in Hastings once again will have a downtown area at which to congregate evenings after action by the city council Monday. The council received a recommendation from a special committee made up of representatives from the city, police and the young people, and then decided to allow park­ ing from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. every day on the south side of West State Street from Church to Broadway streets. This enables the young adults a place to have a place to meet nights. Parking on most streets in the city is pro­ hibited between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.. but for some time it was permitted after hours on West State Street near The Cinema so patrons attending late movies wouldn't be in violation. However, (he later showing of films at the Cinema was discontinued and a recent police order added the section of West Stale to the “no parking” zones for evenings. A big part of the problem for city officials was that some young adults who had been hanging out in the 100 block of West State had caused some property damage to nearby businesses and had created disturbances. But a small band of young people appeared at the council’s Aug. 22 meeting to protest the parking ban in that area. They presented the council with a petition bearing the signatures of 137 people supporting continued night by Elaine Gilbert Agreement on an innovative four-ycar con­ tract that lies wage increases to Barry County's State Equalized Value has been reached between the county board of commis­ sioners and the Barry County Courthouse Employees Association. Using the SEV rather than the consumer price index is more relevant in gaging local wages because it better reflects the county’s economic condition, said Commissioner Carolyn Coleman, chairwoman of the board's personnel committee. “This (using the SEV) has never been tried anywhere else that we know of.” Coleman said. Glen Staup. association president, said the SEV idea was a negotiated item that the coun­ ty introduced. “We (the association s negotiating team) discussed it with our labor attorney Dan Hankins... We're optimistic because it ties employees to the future of Barry County, and we’re optimistic about the future of the coun­ ty. It lets us be a part of that future. “We’re probably the first county to try this.” Staup said. After nearly one year of negotiations bet­ ween the two sides, the county board Tuesday unanimously ratified the contract. A majority • of asBociuiton members approved the agree/ meat last week./but their sealed ballots were ‘ not opened until Monday. Glen Staup. association president, said members approved the contract “by a slim margin.” Approval hy a two-thirds majority was required. For 1988. the 53 employees covered under the pact will receive a 4.32 percent wage in­ crease that includes a lump sum retroactive payment of 13 cents per hour from Jan. I to the date of the county's ratification. Employees also will get an additional 13 cents per hour added to their base pay. effective Oct. 1. 1988. Beginning Jan. I. 1989. and continuing to Dec. 31. 1991 when the contract expires, association members’ wage increases will be geared to a formula based on increases in the county’s SEV. Coleman said the pay hikes will be 50 per­ cent of the increased SEV. For example, if the SEV increases four percent, employees will get a two percent wage increase, she said. The contract contains a provision that the pay raises each year can range from a miniumum of two percent to a maximum seven percent, based on the SEV formula, Coleman said. Speaking of the overall contract. Staup said, “We’re satisfied that this is the best contract that we could come up with at this time.” To have continued negotiations would have meant gening into mediation, which he said could have been a long, drawn-out process. “It's been almost a year (of negotiations), so our members were ready for a contract.” he said. Miriam White, association secretary, who was part of the negotiating team, said she is not happy with the first year of the agreement. “I. and some others, think we should have gotten more (money) for 1988 because we got a low increase in the last contract and this doesn't allow for catching up.” White said. The previous three-ycar wage agreement expired Dec. 31. 1987' She said the association had filed for fact finding during the latter stages of negotia­ tions. “but then they (the county) opened up some meetings and we never had to go into fact finding.” Other provisions in the new contract include a change, effective Oct. I. in the pension plan to allow employees who retire between the ages of 60 and 65 to receive more money than they would have under the old agreement. Effective April I. 1989. the county will he responsible for paying a maximum monthly contribution of $250 toward employee health insurance and any amount over that cost will be split equally between the county and employee. In 1990, there will be an increase in group life insurance from $9,000 to $13,000 for each association member. White said. Employees now contribute two percent of their salaries to the State of Michigan Mutual Municipal Employees' Retirement System, but starting July I. 1989 that payment will be reduced to one percent and it will be eliminated July I. 1990. The new.pact also provides fyr cirrew association members with seniority who are involuntarily reduced from full-time to part­ time Matus to be scheduled to work at least eight-hour days and to receive all benefits- See AGREEMENT, Page 10 Tracking dog finds wandering toddler by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Clad only in a nightshirt and diaper, a toddler wandered away from her Baltimore Township home Tuesday evening. After two hours of human efforts to find the 20-inonth-old girl failed, man's best friend quickly found her slumbering peacefully next to a fallen tree limb 300 yards from home. Cold but safe, Samantha Dally was returned to her grandmother, courtesy of Barry County Sheriff Department Cpl. Michael Lesick and Hans, a K-9 tracking dog. "I was scared to death," said grandmother Marilyn VanHoose. "I was so scared I couldn't even think straight. Usually she just doesn’t lake off like that." VanHoose said she called sheriff's deputies to her home at 5101 McKeown shortly after 8:30 p.m., after she was unable to find her granddaughter. "Usually I put her to bed between 7 and 7:30 p.m.," VanHoose said. "Usually she goes right to sleep." Shortly afterwards, while VanHoose was outside cleaning the swimming pool, she heard Samantha call, "Ma, Ma." When VanHoose went into the house moments later, Samantha was not in her bed. "I checked all through the house, and I checked the yard," VanHoose said. "We didn't take a walk (that afternoon), so I guess she decided she wanted to take a walk." But after she and two sheriffs deputies searched the area for over an hour, deputies summoned Lesick and Hans to find the missing toddler. VanHoose said Hans quickly picked up a scent that led to her missing granddaughter. "I thought dogs had to have something to smell, but he didn't" she said. Thirty minutes later, Lesick and Hans were bringing the sleepy girl back home, as her mother, Karen Neuman, was arriving home from work. VanHoose said she'd be keeping a closer eye on Samantha from now on. "Whenever she’s sleeping, I’m going to stay right with her," she said. "That's not going to happen again. That's just about the scariest thing that could happen." See HANGOUT. Page 12 Three area students named National Merit semifinalists by Kathleen Scott and Shelly Sulser Three area high school students have been won the honor of being National Merit Scholarship semifinalists this year. They are Ben Richardson of Hastings and Patricia Lich and Eric Huynh, both of Lakewood. The three are among 15.000 scmifinalists nationwide in the annual competition vying for 6.000 scholarships, worth of total of $23 million^ provided mainly by corporations and universities trying to attract academically superior students. ’ School officials say Richardson. 17. son of Bart and Doris Richardson of 1821 Heath Road.'Hastings, likes working with children, is giving, respects his parents and plans to study law. “He's the type of young man who gives of himself a lot. especially through volunteer work at his church, and he's done volunteer work with the YMCA and the child abuse council.” said Mickey Furrow, student ser­ vices coordinator ut Hastings High School. “And he gives his parents credit for his work ethic, which is neat." Furrow added. Richardson is a member of the National Honor Society. the golf team and the drama club. This past summer he participated in Boys' State, an American Legion-sponsored pro gram. He was selected through the counseling office after being recommended by his social studies teacher. Richardson said he plans to join the school's Youth and Government organization this year after being in the simulated state legislature program at Boys' Stale. He also said he would like to join some other organizations at school.* "I figure it's my senior year so I should get into everything.” he said. "But I want to keep my grade point up.” Although his grade point average does not hover around 4.0. Richardson said he has always performed well on standardized tests. On a test he took in junior high, he said he scored in the 99th percentile, which means only one percent of his peers across the coun­ try who also look the test did better than he did. ”1 do better on the tests than my grade point shows.” he said. Richardson participated in the Talented and Gifted program as a sophomore, played on the soccer team his freshmen and sophomore years, and served as a sixth grade camp counselor. He has worked various jobs during the sum­ mer and into the school year, but presently is not employed because of conflicts with golf and studying. This past summer he worked as a camp counselor for the Grand Rapids YMCA at Camp Manitou-Lin. He said he enjoys work­ ing with children and plans to return to the camp the next few summers. At camp, he said he worked with a variety of children from very different environments, but he learned they all had one common feature. "By the end of the week, even if they have a bud background, you can see the gixxJ in all the kids.” he said. Richardson also has worked with abused children through the Barry County Child Abuse Council. His mother is a leader of a support group for abused children, and Richardson and another student served as volunteer babysitters during the sessions. “I've always liked working with kids." said Richardson, who plans to attend Michigan State University next year. He is aiming for a career in law with a strong background in psychology. Richardson said that if he were to go into psychology, he would probably study child psychology. Furrow said that Richardson's blend of academic achievement and co-curricular ac­ tivities qualified him as a semifinalist. “We have a number of students who are probably equally qualified as far as extra activities. but Ben has been selected because he demonstrated scholastic ability." Furrow said. Richardson's PSAT-NMSQT test score in the 90th percentile or higher is why he is among the 15.000 other scmifinalists. Furrow also said NMSC also considers in- Ben Richardson Eric Huynh dividual involvement in student activities, public, community or church activities, athletics, music, drama, academic awards and employment. Other aspects considered in­ clude class rank, grade point average, academic achievement and courses the students have taken. Richardson. Huynh and Lich now will have to submit applications and self-descriptions to be considered a finalist. The selection of those 14,000 will be made in February 1989. See SCHOLARS, Page 10 Patricia Lich �Page 2 — Tne Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 15. 1988 Defendant found guilty of stealing pickup A fender from a Chevy pickup truck was admitted as evidence Monday in Barry County Circuit Court. The case began last October when a 1987 red, four-wheel drive pickup disappeared from Andrus Chevrolet in Hastings. Accepting the prosecution’s argument that the truck was stolen, broken in­ to parts and attached to a 10-year-old Chevy truck, a jury convicted a 27-year-old Middleville man Tuesday of two criminal charges involving the vehicle's theft. WET BASEMENT? HtaitoFfo South Jefferson STREET NEWS X SYSTEM • The Waterpoofing Alternative EVENTS 1 800 643 4232 Folk Life Festival and Quilt Show — September 17-18. Leam about skills and crafts of eartier days at Charlton Park this weekend. A quilt show is also part of the activities. 2. Fall Arts Hatchery Classes begin next week, i Sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council, classes in watercolors, stained glass, calligraphy, creative writing, drawing and basket weaving will be ottered. Registration forms are available at the Hastings Library. Deadline is September 20, so don't delay. 3. MDA-Barry County Walk America — September 17. Walkers and runners are invited to join the 12K walk through Hastings to raise funds for the March of Dimes fight against birth defects. The walk starts at 8:30 a.m. from Fish Hatchery Park. More info from MDA at 247-6861. 4. You can see how Yellowstone Park looked before the fires by attending the Klwanis Travelog presentation of "Yellowknife to Yellowstone” at Central Auditorium this Fri­ day evening at 7 p.m. 5. Barry Day — September 13. You probably . . Ihjpk thl^ day Is.to celebrate the fqunding of *'*2 Barry County! Wrong.*Tell us what this day “ celebrates and get a $1.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) 6. Dowsing School — September 13-14. Practice your dowsing skills on South Jefferson this week and get a $1.00 gift certificate. If you find water, it's $2.00. (Limit 5) 7. Anthony Pantai’s Birthday — September 6. Plan a visit to the newly redecorated Hastings ' Public Library in honor of Tony this week. Visit Bosley's and tell us who Anthony was and get a 50* gift certificate. (Limit 20, all ages) 8. Name two things that Betty Perske. Charles Byrd, Peter Falk, Allen Fun! and B.B. King have in common and get a $1.00 gift certificate at Bosley’s. (Limit 10) 9. American Festival of Fitness and Sport — September 17-27. Stage a stretchercize or other aerobic class in front of Bosley’s this week and each participant gets a $5.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) 10. Crop Walk — September 25. You can sign up now to participate and/or pledge in the annual Crop Walk of Barry County which takes place on Sunday, Sept. 25. Proceeds go to help fight world hunger and to Love, Inc. In our local community. 11. Polkamotion by the Ocean — September 15-18. Dance a polka on South Jefferson this week and get a $5.00 gift certificate. (Limit 4) 12. All your electrical needs can be found at D.J. Electric on South Jefferson Street, the only shop devoted to electric items in Barry Coun­ ty. They are the experts. 1. F<x Irn on Utt inttxctloo UNCONDITIONAL LIFETIME WARRANTYI Hydroflo System Warrants your Basement against leakage for the Life of the Structure. Regardless of Ownership. r—Don’t be-n a heartbreaker Exercise regularly- by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A defendant accused of stealing a new pickup truck from Andrus Chevrolet, breaking it into parrs and interchanging them with his own 10-year-old truck was found guilty in Barry County Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon of two criminal charges. A seven-man, six-woman jury took one hour and 10 minutes Tuesday to find Eric R. Hysell, 27, guilty of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle and of receiving and concealing stolen property over $100. During the two-day trial, Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dale A. Crowley contended Hysell had test-driven a 1987 Chevy half-ton pickup truck at Andrus Chevrolet in Hastings last fall. But before returning the four-wheel drive vehicle, Hysell had made a duplicate ignition key, Crowley told the jury. The bright red, long-box vehicle was reported missing Oct. 11 from the Andrus lot on South Hanover Street In March, a silent observer tip led Hastings Police to investigate the Hysell residence at 8364 Garbo Road in Thornapple Township. While watching the home, Deputy Police Chief Jerry Sarver and Investigator Michael Leedy observed what appeared to be a 1978 Chevy pickup truck with a dark green cab and box painted primer gray. Authorities later followed Hysell to work at Gelock in Grand Rapids, where they examined the truck and concluded that the dual exhaust and cleanliness of the undercarriage did not match the 1978 cab on top. Police testified they also found red scratches underneath the gray primer on the box. Officials said they believed Hysell had taken the truck to a friend's home near Middleville where he removed the cab from the 1987 vehicle and replaced it with the cab from his 1978 Chevy truck. The result was a 10-year-old truck body with a brand new engine and chasis. The remainder of the $14,000 vehicle was broken into parts that authorities believe ended up at two junkyards in Belding. At the beginning of testimony Monday, Hastings Police carried into court two bright red truck fenders, a hood and a radiator support they recovered from a junk yard in Belding. Police believe the parts came from the original cab of the 1987 Chevy truck. But the complete truck has never been recovered. y Belding resident Dennis Zander testified f that in February, Hysell had' traded him the rolling chassis and a rear short-box in exchange for a 1971 Camaro. Zander added he had worked on Hysell's 1978 Chevy pickup previously and recognized the rolling chassis he received as the one from the pickup. In March, police said, Hysell took the red parts from the 1987 cab to Zander, who later took them to another junk dealer in Belding. Police later recovered them hidden under leaves and brush at a junk yard owned by Brian Antcliff near Belding. In court Monday, Antcliff testified that in March Hysell told him the story about how he test-drove a truck, made a duplicate key and later took the vehicle. During the two days of testimony, defense attorney David Tripp argued no evidence was presented proving Hysell removed the truck from the Andrus loL Additionally, he said, no incontrovertable evidence was offered proving the recovered red truck parts were from the missing vehicle. But a Kalamzoo artist, who had painted pinstriping on the missing truck several months before the theft, identified the fenders brought to court Monday as examples of his work. And a former Michigan State Police officer now employed with the National Automobile Theft Bureau, identified assembly line numbers stamped on the parts as being consistent with numbers that would have appeared on tk* missing vehicle. Hysell, who has no previous criminal record, did not take the stand in his own defense. Hysell was remanded to Barry County Circuit Court to await sentencing. The maximum sentence possible is five years in prison on each of the two charges. One year to the day after the truck was reported missing, trial is scheduled to begin for co-defendant Rodney L. J a nose on Oct. 11 in circuit court. Jaoose, 32, is charged with being an accessory after the fact to a felony. Police believe Hysell used Janose's barn on Bender Road in Middleville to break down the 1987 Chevy and interchange it with his vehicle. Airports meetings’ schedule listed The regular public meetings of the City of Hastings-Barry County Airport will he held the second and fourth Wednesdays in both September and October. Meetings this month, therefore, were set for Sept. 14 and 28. The following month they will take place Oct. 12 and 26. All of the meetings will be at 4:30 p.m. at the airport, located at 3005 W. Airport Road, Hastings. Many Prefer Our New Bi-Weekly Payment Plan — Here’s How it Works: AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky celebrates the Gan*- * J the XXIV Olympiad by having an 89* S< mis week. The buck makes an olympian p ,ort to bring you his specials which save you silver and gold every week. 2. Bosley's Home Health Care Department of­ fers a larger selection than anyone around. Check us out today. 3. Bosley Pharmacy is the diabetic headquarters of Barry County. We stock the supplies you need at competitive prices. 4. Out Pharmacists are here to serve youprescription needs longer than anybody in this area. We are open until 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 until 1 every Sunday. 5. We offer double prints everyday when you develop your pictures at Bosley's. - Bi-Weekly simply means that you make your house payment every other week. Instead of writing one large check once a month, you pay half every two weeks. So, rather than making twelve big monthly payments a year, you make 26 smaller ones every two weeks. The two extra payments make the difference. Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments Sounds Interesting. But, You Want More Details... Just call or visit the National Bank of Hastings Mortgage Department. Our Home Mortgage specialists will provide you with detailed information on Bi­ Weekly Mortgages or our regular Fixed Rate Plans. t QUOTE: “In order to become the master, the politician poses as the servant." — Charles DeGaulle ATIONAL > tOSLEY P-SOUTH phrritircyJEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - MS-MM ZBA hearing slated on Tuesday The Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will have a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Sept. 20. in the council chambers at the Hastings City Hall. The purpose of the meeting will be for the ZBA to consider an application from Rick Steele. 828 S. Jefferson St., who is asking to erect a pool closer on his property to the street than allowed by the city’s zoning ordinance and a fe.rce shorter than required. FINANCIAL F'OC'U'S The five basic types of mutual funds ■ t Kevin Hayes, former assistant prosecutor in Clare County, has taken a similar position this week with Barry County. Hayes, who began duties Monday, had been working for Clare County seat of Harrison since September 1986. He replaces Marilyn S. Meyer, who left recently to move to Saginaw. While at Harrison he and the prosecuting attorney were the only employees in the office. As he arrives here, he joins chief assistant Dale Crowley and Prosecuting Attorney Judy Hughes. However, Hughes will vacate her position as of this January because she is seeking one of two seats on (he Third District Court of Appeals bench. Crowley then will become the prosecuting attorney, as be is running unopposed for the job in the November election. Also working with Hayes and Crowley are two interns, Carol Cronin and Michael Scott Reilly. Hayes earned his law degree at Cooley Law School in Lansing in September 1985. He then worked briefly as a clerk for Cooley President and Founder Thomas Brennan, a former justice with the Michigan Supreme Court. He joined the Clare County Prosecutor’s office in September 1976 and had been working there until last Friday. Hayes graduated from St. Johns High School in 1972, when Si. Johns and Hastings both were members of the old West Central Conference. He earned his bachelor's degree in political science and pre-law from Michigan State University in December 1976. Hayes passed the bar exam he took in February 1986 and officially was admitted to the bar on May 22, 1986. When asked why he chose to come to Barry County and Hastings, he said, "the pay is better and this area offers more opportunity in the practice of law." He said his professional goal here is to represent the people of Barry County well. "I think the best thing any prosecuting attorney can do is represent the people of the county as well as you can and do a fair job,"he said. However, he said people in his job shouldn't be judged by the number of cases they handle. "You don't go out and set those kinds of goals," he said. "I'm not going to prosecute 1500 cases a year if there are only 700 cases put before me." Hayes said he aleady likes Hastings and Barry County in terms of geographies. "It's like up north, but you're not far from major metropolitan areas," he said. About practicing law, he said, "Trials ire more interesting than soap operas. The public should get a chance to see the system work more often." furnishedby... Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. (Gift certificates ere limited to one person per month end, unless otherwise staled, to those 1B or older.) r New assistant prosecutor namedfor Barry County ANK of ASTINGS West State at Broadway Member FDIC Ail Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 While it's fair to say mutual funds can be many things to many people, it is equally un­ fair to say a single mutual fund can be all things to all people. That’s the reason there are more than 2,000 different mutual funds offered to the public today. Among these, there is a fund, or funds, that meets your per­ sonal needs, goals and risk tolerance. As an investor your challenge is to identify that fund before you invest. There are many different categories of mutual funds, but there are only five basic fund types. Each of these basic types offers a kaleidoscope of variations. Those basic types are: 1) income funds: 2) growth and income funds: 3) growth funds: 4) balanced funds and 5) sector funds. Each fund's prospectus iden­ tifies the specific fund type. The main objective of most income funds is to produce safe, regular income for the shareowner. To do this, fund managers generally invest in bonds or high-yielding preferred stocks. Although these funds may be considered the most conservative of the group, they are not without risk. The point to remember is more income generally entails more risk. Be aware of the quality of in­ vestments in the fund. This can be found in current quarterly or annual reports where the investments are listed along with the ratings. Foi those interested in tax-exempt income, the income group includes the government securities funds. For those seeking a bit more safety, it also includes the municipal bond funds. Growth and income funds arc often referred to as middle-of-the-road funds. They invest largely in high-quality blue chip stocks. This brings into the fund a reasonable divident in­ come, which can be paid to shareowners or reinvested. Even in an unfriendly market, blue chip common stocks generally continue to pay and often increase their dividends. This offers a bit of defensive stability to your in­ vestment even during those periods when there is no growth. In good times, in addition to their dividend, common stocks have also demonstrated the ability to increase in value, offering the possibility of growth. The manager of growth funds point out in the prospectus that they are directed toward common stocks of those companies that offer substantial growth potential. Dividends or other income is not their immediate concern. The success of such funds depends on how well the managers recognize and buy growing companies. Growth funds generally offer the investor more risk because many growth com­ panies are young and unproven. In addition, there is little or no dividend income to cushion the fund in a down market. On a positive note, large gains arc often recognized in the stock market by those willing io accept the risk. Balanced funds appeal more to the conser­ vative investor since (he fund’s investments are balanced between stocks and bonds. Managers usually are free to decide the balance depending on market condition. Because of the bonds in the portfolios, they generally offer a higher yield than straight growth-income funds but less than pure bond­ income funds. Sector funds invest in a particular industry. If you're particularly interested in one sector of the economy, utilities, gold, health care or the like, sector funds could be for you. They direct their investments only to stocks of com­ panies within a designated industry. The good news is if that industry does well, generally the sector fund will shine. The bad news is if the industry group docs poorly, the sector fund is usually hard hit. Since one reason mutual funds are bought is for diversification, limiting yourself to only one sector of the economy nullifies that advantage to some degree. It is important to identify before you invest what type of mutual fund best fits your needs. Once done, you can then go to that group and begin a careful study of the fund whose objec­ tive is the same as yours. Investing in mutual funds demands careful study. Knowing the five major categories makes your search a bit easier. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Company Close Change AT&T 257. —7. Ameritech 92 —7. Bristol Meyers 44 + 7i Chrysler 237. CMS Energy 217. + 7. Coca Cola 42’/. + •/. Detroit Edison 1571 + 7. Dow Chemical 867. + 7. Exxon 447. -17. Ford 517i + 7. Gencorp 217. —7. General Motors 747. + 7. Hastings Mfg. 327. + 7i IBM 1147. + 17. JCPenr.ey 487. +2 Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. 837. + 7. Kellogg Co. 607. + 27. McDonalds 477. + 27i Proctor & Gamble 797. + 27. Sears 367. —7. S.E. Mich. Gas 20 + 7. Upjohn 307. —7, Gold $421.00 —‘6.00 Silver 6.46 + .03 Dow Jones 2083.04 + 17.79 Volume 163,011. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 15. 1988 — Page 3 Two arrested, 200 marijuana plants seized in drug raid by JeH Kaczmarczyk In one of the county's biggest drug raids of the year, troopers from the Michigan State Police, Hastings Post, arrested two men Monday and seized about 200 marijuana plants worth almost $200,000 from a farm in Orangeville Township. The plants, weapons and other drug-related items were recovered in the Monday evening raid at 8180 Guernsey Lake Road. Jonathan H. Smith, 41, and Mackenzie Smith, 39, both of the Guernsey Lake Road address, were arraigned Tuesday afternoon in 56th District Court on charges of delivery and manufacture of marijuana. An anonymous tip that police believe came from a disgruntled customer led state troopers to the Smith brothers' operation, which included growing the crop in the garden and drying and packaging in the attic. Detective Sgt Charles Anderson, who led the investigation, drove by the home Monday afternoon. From a small lane east of the building, he said he could see several marijuana plants growing in the garden. State troopers returned to the home in force Monday evening, arriving in time to stop Jonathan Smith, who was leaving the premises. Authorities entered the building, where they were greeted with a strong aroma of burning marijuana, Anderson said. Troopers climbed the attic stairs to find Mackenzie Smith burning marijuana and looking out the window. Both were taken into custody. In the attic, police found 68 plants hanging from a clothes line to dry. A 20-gauge shotgun was recovered from the attic, which was littered by several piles of harvested marijuana. Elsewhere in the house, troopers seized a box of 68 marijuana parts, a large paper bag with one to two lbs. of marijuana and two plastic bags of leaves and seeds. A disassembled 8 1/2-inch, sawed-off shot gun and a set of scales were recovered, along with other marijuana implements. Outside the home, police uprooted 63 large marijuana plants from the gardens north and west of the home. Plants varied in size and some had grown up to six feet tall, police said. Authorities said this particular strand of marijuana, known as sinsemilla, has not been found growing previously in Barry County. "It’s a much higher grade of marijuana more potent," said Sgt. Robert Deli. "It's much more expensive. I don't think think we've had any sinsemilla around here (before)." Police said both suspects have lengthy records for drug-related offenses in Michigan and elsewhere. Before moving to Michigan, Jonathan Smith served a prison sentence at a federal institution in Minnesota on drug charges, Anderson said. Mackenzie Smith is currently wanted in Kalamazoo County on a fugitive bench warrant for flight to avoid prosecution, as well as on fugitive bench warrants for delivery of a controlled substance and for uttering and publishing. Civil warrants for his arrest have been issued by Barry County Circuit Court on a paternity matter and by Kalamazoo County Circuit Court for child neglect The two will face preliminary exam Monday in 56th district court Bond for each was set at $2,000. Editor’s Notes... by David T. Young A. VIEWPOINT Commentaries from our editorial staffand the community— Don’t ban pit bulls, get tough on owners Petitions reportedly bearing the signatures of between 350 and 400 citizens arc asking the Hastings City Council to ban pit bull terriers from the city. We've all heard the recent horror stories about pit bulls. They have been characterized as dogs specifically bred for fighting and killing. And indeed they have fought and killed. The question of bans on pit bulls have been in the center of controversies in other West Michigan communities in the last year. Man) people advocating the bans fear what pit bulls could do to their dogs, their children and themselves. And rightfully so. Nearly $200,000 in marijuana and other drug items were confiscated from an Orangeville farmhouse Monday night by troopers from the Michigan State Police. Hastings Post Commander, Lt. Richard Zimmerman inven­ tories the 200 plants, shotguns and scales seized in the raid. Two were ar­ rested in connection with the raid. 20-year-old Delton man killed in one-car accident A 20-ycar-old Delton man died Saturday evening al the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo after the truck he was driving struck a tree Friday morning in Prairieville Township. Prairieville Police Chief Tom Pennock said he believes Craig Lee Cole fell asleep at the wheel Friday morning as he was traveling to Otsego. Pennock said Cole’s truck crossed the center line on Cressey Road near Kane Road and went into a ditch, traveling about 165 feet before it struck a tree. The vehicle then flip­ ped over and slid about 20 feet before coming to rest against two other trees. Pennock said the accident is believed to have occurred at about 7 a.m.. but the wreckage was not discovered until about two hours later by a passing motorist. Cole, who suffered severe injuries to his right leg. pelvis, ribs and head, first was taken to Pipp Community Hospital in Plainwell, but later was transferred to Borgess. where he died the following night. Pennock said no alcohol was involved in the accident, but Cole was not wearing a scat belt. The Prairieville chief said he believes that Cole had been working a lot of hours the night before the accident and he was tired. Cole had been employed by McCormick Enterprises of Delton since November 1986. He had been traveling to the Menasha Corp, paper plant in Otsego to help repair equipment there. Cole was born Jan. 26. 1968. in Kalamazoo, to Gary and Jean (Morford) Cole. His father is an industrial arts teacher in the Delton School System. But to single out one breed of dog for banishment from any municipality doesn't seem fair. In America, it doesn't seem right that a citizen can be told what breed of dog he or she may or may not own. However, if there is such a thing as a right to own whatever type of dog one chooses, with that right comes a crucial responsibility. Those who choose to own such potentially dangerous animals should be made keenly aware of the consequences of any actions the pit bulls may take against other animals and against people. And laws holding the owners liable for such actions should be strictly enforced. Owners who intentionally or unintentionally let pit bulls loose to fight, maim or kill should themselves be punished and their pets should be destroyed. But to simply abolish just one certain breed of dog. simply because of potential hazards, smacks of discrimination. If pit bulls arc banned, what others will be next? Doberman pinschers have been known to be vicious, as have some German shepherds. Even some of the more common and ac­ cepted breeds, such as collies and beagles, occasionally have been known to get nasty, too. Laws governing all vicious dogs should be applied to their owners. Strict enforcement of tough laws against attacks by dogs is the key here. Granted, pit bulls arc walking time bombs and virtually no one would like to have them living next door. No one should have to be afraid to walk outside because of the potential dangers associated with these animals. But instead of banning pit bulls, the better answer lies in strict laws that specifically spell out penalties for owners who arc negligent in taking care of and restraining their dogs. We must protect the public safety ol all citizens, but we must also guard against denying basic rights of those who should be able to choose to have a certain breed of dog as a pet if they choose. We cannot try and convict owners and dogs just because something might go wrong. But we must insist that if something does, they will pay dearly. That reminds me. Gull Lake's name a What's in a name? That question often crosses my mind couple of years ago stirred a silly Craig Lee Cole controversy. when I follow and sometimes write about It seems that a parent appeared before the high school sporting events every year. Cole graduated from Delton High School in Gull Lake Board of Education to protest the I speak of the nicknames given to teams 1986 and he was a participant in baseball, nickname, contending that it promotes basketball, football and wrestling. and schools we-see and hear about from week worship of Satan. to week on the gridirons, fields and courts. Her crusade didn't effect a change, but it Some schools have rather common raised the question once again. What's in a nicknames. This doesn't mean their schools name? We probably shouldn't make too or teams are themselves common, but it much of it. Being called Blue Devils doesn't makes me wonder how it was decided what necessarily encourage our children do strange name they would be known by for many or unacceptable things. years. Some schools have changed their names For starters, let's take a look at the Twin Carlton Township mechanics who over the years. For example, Martin about recognized their own handiwork helped Valley Conference. The only school with a authorities Saturday to recover several 50 years ago was known as the "Onion really unique handle is Hastings, with its valuable car parts stolen in May from a Kings" because of the many onion fields Saxons. midget race car near Hastings. near that community. But somewhere along I'm pleased to note that no other high Wayne and Jerry Landon, who operate a the line, the Onion Kings became legend in school in Michigan has the same pickname. machine shop at 5769 Usbome Road, alerted favor of the Clippers. Barry County Sheriffs deputies after a But the remaining seven schools in the customer offered to trade them three tires and Assessing the nicknames of many schools league basically have those common names, four tire rims .as partial payment for work and teams and their histories across our fair usually associated with ferocious animals or Wayne Landon had done on his engine. Claudia Dawe Sieve Davis Michael Wilson state can bring some amusement and human warriors. Jerry Landon had repaired the special entertainment. Some handles are downright Albion is the Wildcats, Coldwater is the aluminum rims earlier for Rush Stidham of Resident still colorful. Stidham Gravel. Cardinals, Sturgis is called the Trojans, ‘yes’ vote Deputy Sheriff Lynn Cruttendcn said the I particularly like Zeeland's Fighting Battle Creek Lakeview the Spartans, customer had told Wayne Landon he received I see we have another school millage to vote Chix. How ferocious can baby chickens be? Marshall the Redskins, Hillsdale the Hornets the midget rims and tires from a friend in on. only this time, they’re asking for less Then there are the Bridgman Bees, the and Battle Creek Harper Creek the Beavers. Jackson. money. Colon Magi, the Dearborn Fordson Tractors Now I have to admit Harper Creek comes But Stidham, who reported the rims and Based on past experiences, am 1 correct in and the Edwardsburg Eddies. tires missing May 9 from the gravel company the closest to the Saxons in mascot assuming that if it passes we will be having at 1950 W. State Road, was able to identify another millage vote in January of 1989? My all-time favorite in this state is the originality. Some opponents may scoff at particular grooves he had cut into the stolen They say people do not care about educa­ Goodrich Martians. I wonder what their such homage to the cute riverside furry items for use on certain race track conditions. tion. I cannot agree with that. We simply have mascot looks like, maybe decked out in creatures, but remember they have sharp Cruttendcn said. not been able to give enough money to satisfy green. teeth. Authorities have a suspect in the case. the demands of people who do not and will not Cruttendcn said in addition to offering the Some of the best nicknames are those that j listen to us. Elsewhere in the county and area, we have Landons the rims and tires in exchange for the are tied closely with the name or character of ’ A certain minister recently said he has thn Middleville Trojans, the Delton $350 engine job. he also left them stereo •never seen anything so sad as when the the school or community. Panthers, the Caledonia Fighting Scots, the Joe Burkholder Pat Hartman Richard Reid equipment worth more than SI.000 to hold teachers were told of their layoffs. 1 can’t help Examples can be seen in Caledonia or in Lakewood Vikings and the Maple Valley until he paid the debt. but wonder where this man was when layoffs Steve Davis, Hastings: “1 think it’s about The Hastings School Board decided Sept. Colon, with the latter billed as "The Magic Lions. The investigation is continuing. at Bliss-Foundry. Bliss Machine Shop. Metal time the school board wakes up and secs what I to return to the polls to ask voters to ap­ Among this group, Caledonia has the Capital." , Tile and others occurred in Barry County. the people arc trying to tell them. I don’t think prove a two-year 2.812-mill increase on unique distinction, mostly because the name This brings me to the unique status in the : Administrators, teachers and so forth did the people would have turned it down without local property taxes. If approved, the not take the pay cuts a lot of businesses forced name game that Hastings enjoys. It has good reason. I think the reason people voted it of the community's name histories. <ias board has promised to reinstate numerous -on their employees. In order to keep their down is because the people didn't think (the cuts made earlier this year after two pro ­ been associated with Scotland. strong historical roots in the name of the jobs, some financial security had to be board) is coming clean with them." posed 4.18-mill requests were narrowly This is a lot like Albion College, which town. sacrificed. A Story in the Sept. 13 edition of The defeated by local voters. What is your opi­ They answer our complaints by telling us to has the nickname of Britons because of the It seems that the Angles and Saxons were Reminder about former Hastings resident Michael Wilson, Hastings: "I have mixed nion of the third millage request? attend school board meetings. Why? They the principal tribes in ancient Britain before link with ancient lore of a tribe in Great Marlene Ragla Swan, who was named feelings about it. 1 hale tn see the kids pay • won ’t listen. William the Conqueror arrived in 1066 :o Claudia Dawe, Hastings: "Well. I hope it Britain (Remember Arthur, King of the department head of the quarterat CPC Valle $125 each to play a sport because the millage As a resident of Hastings for 59 years. I passes. I voted for (the first two requests), and didn't go through. I don't agree with that at Britons)? Vista Hospital in Greenwood, Ind., win one of the most important battles in think our education program has been a recur­ 1 was really upset the first one wouldn't pass. all. and 1 don’t particularly agree with the inadvertently omitted both of her parents' It is no reflection on the communities, world history. ring source of disappointment. I have a son in high school and I'd like to sec millage.” names. 1 am yet waiting for a reason to vote “ yes" schools or teams, but names like Wildcats, All right, world history students. You the full schedule reinstated. 1 hale to see the on this issue. Swan is the daughter of Ruth and Russell Trojans, Panthers, Vikings, Redskins and should remember that William and his current students punished. There has to be an Joe Burkholder, Hastings: “I think they Bob Christie Zerbel of Hastings. alternative way of funding education." the like are shared by many others in need it. Our kids deserve a decent education, Normans defeated the Angles and the Saxons Hastings and I think they can use the millage to good Michigan. So they're common. at the famous Battle of Hastings. use. 1 voted for it (previously) both limes." Panthers, in fact, appears to be the most Pm sorry you had to hear it (or read it) popular nickname in the state. here, but this school's mascot was a big Pat Hartman, Hastings: "I don't see how The Bulldogs is another common one, it's going to go over a third time — it didn't go loser 922 years ago in another town with the Hastings over the first two times. People just don't particularly around here. Not far away, three same name far away. The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages want a millage increase. It hurts the kids, and ____________ ________ r teams, two in the same conference, share This certainly doesn't mean that Saxons letters to the editor as a means of expressing an it hurts the community, but (the school Send form P S. 3579 to P O. Box B that moniker. Otsego and Vickburg, both are losers, just because they blew a big one opinion or point of view on subjects of current system) doesn't cut where they should. I think (USPS 071-830) to William. And I'm sure we don't want to members of the Wolverine Conference, use they're trying to shove it down our throats, general interest. The following guidelines have and we don't want it." that name, as does Byron Center, fellow O-K change the name here to the winners, the 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 been established to help you. • Make your letter Norman'-. Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Blue member with Middleville. brief and to tf-.e point. • Letter must include the Richard Reid, Delton: “If it's to improve This actually means that we shouldn't take Plainwell adds its Trojans to the area, education. I'm all for it. but usually it goes for signature, address and telephone number of the much stock in what we call our favorite Hopkins adds the Vikings. Wayland joins other things like raises. The teachers in Published Every Thursday writer. The writer's name will be published. • All athletic teams.But it sure can be fun to take the Wildcats crowd and Comstock Park Hastings get better wages than most people in Second Class Postage Paid at letters should be written in good taste. Letters a look at who is called what and why. the area. If they re going to raise the millage, chips in with another Panthers. Hastings. Michioan 49058 which are libelous or defamatory should not be it should go for education, not for wages. If These days, Chix can prevail over There are a few different wrinkles, they said it was tor education, not for wages. I submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or Vwi. 133. N j 35 - Thursday. September 15,1°°S Wildcats, Beavers can beat Lions and Saxons however. For example. Martin has the think the public would go for it." Subscription Rates $1300 per year m Barry County. make any changes such as spelling and Clippers. Comstock has the Colts. Grand can earn a measure of revenge if they ever SIS 00 pe> year m adjoining counties, and Raptds South Christum the Salon and Gull run into Normans again. punctuation. SIS SOpet year elsewhere Anybody out there calkd Normans? Ijite the Blue nmik PUBLIC OPINION: What do you think about a third millage try by Hastings Schools Mechanics aid recovery of parts is waiting for reason to cast Correction: Banner Write us a letter! �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 15, 1988 A. Delores Peckins Lee R. Christopher LYONS - Mrs. A. Dolores Peckins, 71, of Lyons, died Saturday, September 10, 1988 at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing. Mrs. Peckins was bom April 11, 1917, in Carlton Center, the daughter of Thomas and Marie (Meyers) Barry. She attended Carlton Center School. She was married to J. Francis Peckins on May 5, 1937 in Ionia. They resided on the Peckins Homestead in Lyons Township all of their married life. He preceded her in death on February 15, 1988. She was a member of the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Ionia and a member of the Altar Rosary Society of that church. Mrs. Peck ins is survived by three sons, John, James and Joseph all of Lyons; daughter, Fran Linsemier of Portland; nine grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Donald (Bonnie) McLeod; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, September 13, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, with Father Tom Boufford from Sl Patricks in Port­ land officiating. Interment in ML Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Cook Funeral Home, Ionia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Portland Ambulance Service or Lyons Fire Department. NASHVILLE - Lee R. Christopher, 56, of 324 Cleveland Street, Nashville, died Thurs­ day, Septembers, 1988 atKalamoTownshipin Eaton County. Mr. Christopher was bom on July 6,1932 in Pine Run, the son of Kenneth and Ethel (Whit­ man) Christopher. He was raised in several Michigan Communities. He graduated from Marlette High School in 1949. He was a veter­ an of the Korean conflict serving in the United States Army. He was married to Thelma M. Pline on October 8, 1955. They came to Nashville in 1959. He was presently employed at Owens­ Brockway Corporation in Charlotte, where he had worked for the past 25 years. He was a member of the Nashville V.F.W. Post #8260, the Charlotte American Legion Post and a 25 year volunteer for the Nashville Fire Department Mr. Christopher is survived by his wife, Thelma; four daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Randy (Kimberly) Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick (Karen) Powers and Kelly Aspinall all of Nash­ ville and Kathy Christopher of Grand Blanc; two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth and Lori Christopher of Nashville and Kyle Christopher of Nashville; seven grandchildren; father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Christo­ pher of Montrose; mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn (Ethel) MacNeven of Luzerne; two sisters, Jean Hodges of Hale and Katherine Cobb of Walker, several neices and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 10, 1988 at the Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville with the Fr. Leon H. Pohl officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Fire Department or Nashville Ambu­ lance Service. Correction: In a story about the Hastings Manufacturing Co., which appeared in the Sept. 8 edition of the Banner, it was reported incorrectly that the company's working agreement called for a lockout. The plan, which was instituted for workers during an impasse in labor negotiations, docs not call for any kind of lockout. The word • not" inadvertently was omitted from the story. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Sept. 18 - 8:45 Church School (alt ages). 10:00 Family Worship. 4:00 Service at Thomappk Manor. 6:00 Youth Group. Thursday. Sept. 15 - 8:00 AA. Saturday. Sept. 17 - 10:30 Adult Membership. 8:00 NA. Tuesday. Sept . 20 - 9:30 WondwMchers. 7:00 Board of Elders. Wednesday. Sept. 21 - 11:30 Holy Communion &. Lunch. 7:00 Stephen. I HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen A. Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. Sept. 4 - 9:30 Worship Setvice Nursery provided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH-AM and FM. Monday. Sept. 5 - Office Cosed. Wednesday. Sept. 7-1:00 Circle 4. in the dining room. 1:30 Circle 3. at the home of Agnes Smith. 7:30 Circle 5. at the home of Jeanne .Weisenbach. 7:30 Circle 6. at the home of Sue Aumick. Thursday. Sept. 8 • 9:00 Circle 2. in the dining room. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship ll a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. Ml 49058. Nor­ man Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office: 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule for Sum­ mer months (Memorial Day through Labor Day): Holy Eucharist. 10 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday, 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7:00 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian ex­ perience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service: 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Weunesray Prayer. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm, Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School, 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad way. Rev. James E Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6.00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45. classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:00 (Elem. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Stud al 7:30 p.m. with SMh ub for girts and GBB club fr- Joyt. <------------------------------------------ ---------------The Church Page is Paid for Dy The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS NOAH PHARMACY Ccmplata Proscription Service HASTINGS SAWNCS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and Laho Odette COLEMAN AGENCY «f Ik. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson Father Leon Pohl. Pastor, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banfield Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor, James R. Barren, Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night, 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8, 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hail). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children’s Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. Dalton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun­ day School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. 12145 Duster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hartgerink. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Imuranca lor your Lila. Homa, ■utinett orvd Cor WWI FUNERAL HOMO — Hwh-IK, FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS HmAmFI.I.C. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Faiher Leon Pohl, Pxsior. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch, Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mau 9:30 a.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Proscriptions” -118 5. Jellertcn - 945-3429 HASTIHGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. M.chigan David H. Long MIDDLEVILLE - David Henry Long, 32, of Middleville died Friday, September 9, 1988 from injuries sustained in an automobile acci­ dent near Ada. He was bom September 2, 1956 in Cadillac. Mr. Long is survived by two sons, Chadd and Steven Long of Ada; mother, Beity L. Long of Midland; four brothers and three sisters; three nieces; five nephews and a close friend, Donna Eggers of Middleville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 14,1988 at the St. Bridget's Cathol­ ic Church in Midland. Burial was the New Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Educational Trust Fund for Chadd and Steven Long, P.O. Box 129, Middleville, MI. 49333. Arrangements were made by the WareSmith-Woolever & Co. Funeral Home, Midland. Mac Corson MIDDLEVILLE - Mac Corson, 66, of Middleville, died Friday, September 9,1988 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Corson was bom on December 8, 1921 in Middleville, the son of William P. and Lina D. (Sloan) Corson. He was raised in the Middleville area and attended Middleville High School, graduating in 1940. He also attended Davenport Business School in Grand Rapids. He was married to Pat Joy on September 20, 1947. He was a "'eteran of World War II in the United States Army Air Force. He owned the Coin Laundry in Middleville and Wayland. Mr. Corson is survived by his wife, Pat Carson; and one sister Louise A. Pierce of Kalamazoo. Complete funeral services were held Monday, September 12, at Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville, with the Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was at Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Stella Smith HASTINGS - Stella Smith, 81, of Hastings, formerly of Sebcwa Township, died Friday, September 9, 1988 at Provincial House, Hast­ ings where she had been a resident for 15'Z years. Mrs. Smith was born on January 20,1907, in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Robert and Della (Shellman) Carter. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1924. She was married to Calvin L. Smith on August 28,1926 in Hast­ ings. He preceded her in death February 1979. Mrs. Smith is survived by five sons, Kenneth of Sunfield, Carlton of East Lansing, Roger of Lake Odessa, Calvin, Jr. of Fairborn, Ohio and Thomas of Clarksville; five daughters, Beverly Townsend of Bath, Della Kulak of Cedar Springs, Donna Green of Chase, Mary Dykhouse and Elaine Smith both of Lake Odessa; 35 grandchildren; 26 great grandchil­ dren; three sisters-in-law and two brothers-inlaw. She was preceded in death by a daughter in 1926. Funeral services were held Monday, September 12, 1988 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Rev. George Speas offi­ ciating. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park. A memorial has been established for Provin­ cial House Activities Fund in care of the funer­ al home. William A. Scott DELTON - William A. Scott, 66, of 4486 Rustmor Avenue, Grandville, and formerly of Delton, died Thursday, September 8, 1988 in Richard R. Krouse Borgess Medical Center. HASTINGS - Richard R. Krouse, 47, of 888 He was bora in South Haven and had lived West Walnut Street, Hastings, died Thursday, the past 12 years in Grandville. He owned and September 8, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. operated Scotts Daily Farm 35 years, retiring in Mr. Krouse was born on September 21,1940 1976. He wintered in Pharr, Texas. in Ionia, the son of Rolland and Veda (Soules) Mr. Scott is survived by two sons, William Krouse. He was raised in several Michigan Scott Jr., of Altavista, Virginia and Michael E. communities and graduated from Big Rapids Scott of Hickory Corners; four grandchildren; High School. , three sisters, Mary Boadway of Mission, He was married to Rebecca L. Esch oft Texas, Pat Vissers of LaBelle, Florida, and December 1, 1962. They came to Hastings in , Helen Scott of Coldwater; and a brother, 1972. Harold Scott of Coldwater. Mr. Krouse served in the United States Air He was preceded in death by a daughter Sue Force from March 1962 to August 1964. He Scott in 1972. was employed at Wilson Sportings Company Services were held Tuesday, September 13, in Grand Rapids for 17 years, retiring in 1981. at Prairieville Cemetery. He was a former member of the Hastings Arrangements were made by Williams Moose Lodge #628. Funeral Home. Mr. Krouse is survived by his wife Rebecca; Memorial contributions may be made to the two sons, Richard and LuAnne Krouse of Hast­ Michigan Heart Association. ings, Dean and Denise Krouse of Minneapolis, Minnesota; two daughters, Dawn and Joseph Brooke of Hastings, Antoinette Krouse of Hastings; two grandchildren, Brandon-James Brooke and Micheal Dean Krouse; parents Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Krouse of Reed City; one sister Pat Geasler of Rockford. Preceding him in death was one brother Donald Krouse and one sister Threasa Sincere. Funeral services were held Monday, September 12,1988 at the Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Moore officiating. Burial was at Fl Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Child Abuse. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Horn of­ ficiating. Banfield Sunday School 9 a.m.; Banficld Worship 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel Sunday School 9: 30; Country Chape) Worship 10: 30. A pig roast was held by the Senior High Youth Fellowship group at Lakewood United Methodist Church on Frida) even­ ing to thank the membership for their sup­ port during the past year. The pig was cooked by Sahdy Purcell, and everyone who attended the dinner brought a dish to pass. Around 90 people enjoyed the meal. Youth pastor Jerry Bates announced that the collection taken was not to pay for the pig. because that was a gift from the youth to the church, but would go toward the preservation of the stained glass windows in the old Evangelical Brethren Sanctuary that is part of the church property. The Rev. Ward Pierce baptised his grandson. Aaron Mitchell Tuuk. son of Bob and Shelley Tuuk of Caldeonia. during the morning service at Lakewood United Methodist Church on Sunday. Saturday evening the Adult Fellowship group met at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church for a poiluck supper. Host and hostess were Doreen and Clyde Shoemaker. Each person answered roll call with their favorite vegetable. Claudine Matthews led devotions from Matthew. Chapter 5, which is the Beatutides. and Phillipians 4. about rejoic­ ing. She had the group sing “Rejoice In The Lord Always.” Hildred Chase introduced special guest. Ben Mason, who is president of the board of Love. Inc. of Hastings. He showed a short tape and explained the organization to the group. Julie McMillen (Mrs. Mark McMillen) of Nashville is the new church secretary at Zion Lutheran Church. Jeanette Markwart, who has held the position for many years, is now secretary at the community education office of Lakewood Schools. Donald E. Miller, general secretary for the Church of the Brethren, with head­ quarters in Elgin, III., will speak al Woodgrove Parish in Coats Grove Sunday morning service, Oct. 2. The public is welcome. Richard and Milded Brodbeck spent Labor Day weekend in the Mackinac area, and Richard walked across the bridge for the 25th Labor Day “Walk”. This year he was accompanied by two granddaughters and grandsons-in-law and six great­ grandchildren. Pastor Cliff Randall of Zion Lutheran Church met Richard and his family at the bridge and walked across with them. also. The other members of the Randall family, ftirbara. Carrie and Colin, stayed with Mrs. Randall’s parents in Muskegon, where thev were spending the weekend. After finishing the bridge walk, Richard and Mildred traveled across the Upper Penninsula to Wisconsin and visited the Ran­ dall Metz family and other friends. Melz is a former pastor of Zion Lutheran Church. They returned to Woodland on Friday. Richard said it was a very nice vacation. Governor James Blanchard walked across the bridge about an hour ahead of Brodbeck and his party. There were around 10.000 people who walked across Mackinac Bridge on Labor Day 1988. by Catherine Lucas Committees al three Woodland area churches are working on fall bazaars. Lurie Duits is chairwoman of the bazaar being planned at Zion Lutheran. Shirley Kilmer and Sue Pepper are bazaar co-chairpersons at Woodland United Methodist Church, and Agnes Krummin is planning an October bazaar al Wotxigrovc Parish in Coats Grove. On Sunday evening. Sept. 25. the youth of Woodgrovc Parish will show slides and give impressions from their recent trip for Habitat for Humanity to Clarksville, Ga. They will have a carry-in meal at 6 p.m. before the program. For details, check with the Rev. Jerry Miller at 367-4137. There were 42 at the Shoemaker reunion at Clyde and Doreen's home on Jordan Lake on Sunday afternoon. Clyde’s brother Bob of Lake Odessa, sister Marion Jackson from Hastings, sister Jackie Young from Lake Odessa and their families, and the family of a deceased sister. Thelma Boger, John Boger and his family, all had potluck dinner and picnic fun in the yard beside the lake. A service of praise and prayer for farmers sponsored by the Lakewood Area Ministers Association was held at Lakewood High School Football field at 5 p.m. on Sunday. Sept. 11. Martin Vipond provided music with his electric keyboard and sound equipment. The Revs. George Spcas of Kilpatrick United Brethren. Ward Pierce of Lakewood United Methodist. Cliff Randall of Zion Lutheran and Ben Ritter of Lake Odessa Christian Reformed Church all spoke. Other ministers, Jerry Miller of Woodgrove Parish. Duane Walter of Woodbury United Brethren. Randy Hersey of Pleasant Valley United Brethren and Charles Richards of Lake Odessa Central United Methodist participated. Dcbbi Hersey sang a solo. The offering taken will be sent to the Michigan Intrafaith Disaster Response for farm relief. Around 45 people attended the rally. Local day care center break-in being probed Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post arc investigating a break-in at a day care center last week north of Hastings. Virtually nothing was taken from the center, located at 1776 Coats Grove Road, but eight to 10 enclosed windows were found kicked in. police said. The break-in was discovered Sept. 6 after the building had been idle over the Labor Day weekend. Police said a burglars apparently kicked in a plate glass window on the front door to reach in. unlock the door and enter the building. About $10 in change was reported missing from one room, police said, but little else was disturbed. Smudges were found on broken window glass, suggesting the burglar was wearing work boots. But police have no suspects in the case. Fbur big reasons to invest with Edward D. Jones & Co. MIDDLEVILLE - Thomas E. Rich, 44, of Middleville, died Friday, September 9,1988 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Rich was bom September 27, 1943 in Olmito, Texas, the son of Martin E. and Verna Mae (Russell) Rich. He was married to Tracy S. Mann on May 5, 1983. He was employed as General Labor on a Dairy Fann. Mr. Rich is survived by his wife, Tracy S. Rich; one son, Matthew Martin Rich and one daughter, Sara Marie Rich, both at home; his mother, Mrs. Vera Mae Culp of Whitney, Texas; five sisters, Mrs. Frances Sullivan of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Virgina Green of Whitney, Texas, Mrs. Fae Blankenship of Memphis, Tennessee, Mrs. Maureen Parks of Ranger, Texas, Mrs. Doreen Cone of Rufugia, Texas; two brothers, Martin E. Rich Jr. of Corpus Christi, Texas and Virgil Lee Culp of Lorena, Texas. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 13, 1988 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Rev. Wesley Coffey officiating. Burial was at the Ml Hope Cemet­ ery, Middleville. 8.81% 2. Federal Income Thx-Free Municipal Bonds. 7.90% 3. Investment Grade Corporate Bonds. 9.94% Call or drop by fu; more utformation on how to take advantage of today’s high-yield investments. . Murk D. Christensen 118 E. Court Street Hmiings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-3553 •Rule expressed as yield to maturity as of 9/7/88. serving^ STEAKS Sirloins & Sizzlers • Pizza Edward D. .Jones & Co. Submarines • Calzone NURSING OPPORTUNITIES Pennock Hospital currently has RN opportunities available in MED/SURG, evening and night shifts, full and part-time (some limited hours in Pediatrics and Obstetrics). We offer a salary commensurate with your background along with an innovative FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM that allows you to design your own benefits package by selecting the kinds and levels of coverage you and your family need. To find out more contact: Terry Kostelec, RN Staff Development Coordinator PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W. Green St. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone:948-3115 1. U.S. Government Guaranteed Bonds, (iuaniim-rd as tuUnuly luynMif >4)irinii|ialaiKl inicrest. Thomas E. Rich HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Woodland News Craig L. Cole DELTON - Craig L. Cole, 20. of 7020 Divi­ sion Avenue, Crooked Lake, died Saturday, September 10, 1988 in Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, from injuries he suffered in an automobile accident on Friday, Septem­ ber 9. Mr. Cole was bom January 26,1968 in Kala­ mazoo, the son of Gary and Jean (Morford) Cole. He graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School in 1986. In school he had been involved in wrestling, football, basketball and baseball. He coached Little League for several years and played summer league softball. He was employed with McCormick Enter­ prises of Delton in millwright contraction since November of 1986 Mr. Cole is survived by his parents Gary and Jean Cole; two sisters, April and Ann at home; one brother Tod at home; maternal grandpa­ rents, Mildred Dole and Fred Moreford, both of Kalamazoo; paternal grandmother Rhoda Cole of Beaverton; fiancee Heather Tigchelaar of Delton; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 14, at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton with Rev. Charles Hulbert officiating. Burial was at Praivieville Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Temporary Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT We need you from approximately September 7 to October 1,1988. Both day and night shifts available. “We will try to work around your scheduling, transportation, or babysitting pro­ blems." Apply Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please call 616-374-8837 for additional information. TWIN CITY FOODS, INC. 1315 Sherman Street. Lake Odessa. Michigan •-••• • Dinners • Appetizers • Spaghetti • Ziti • Sausage Roll • Cheese Cake [cONDIT?ONEC | �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 15, 1988 — Page 5 Record number turns out for COA health fair Nearly 140 area health-conscious seniors turned out for the ninth annual Commission on Aging Health Fair Tuesday. Cholesterol screening seemed to be the hot item among the 138 older citizens, said Tammy Pennington, COA’s executive direc­ tor, who reported that 96 people had their cholesterol level tested. Pennington said that many participants found they had high cholesterol or blood sugar levels and were given recommenda­ tions to see their doctors. She said she was happy with the turnout and the entire event. Al tram 9th weat natu mak ticip dian Tl 50 i ride ing beg Ret. job the vail s dur ridi ridi fro exa mu thr the ho? "We had a lot of really good comments,” she said, adding that waiting for the various tests took longer because more people requir­ ed more paperwork. But with the help of 48 volunteers, many of whom have worked the health fair since it started nine years ago, the program succeed­ ed. Free services included testing white and red blood cells, lung capacity, vision and hearing testing, foot examinations, dental checks, information on breast and testicular cancer, tetanus/diphtheria shots and free take­ home kits to test colo-rectal cancer. Sponsors of the program include the COA, Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment. the American Cancer Society, Pen­ nock Hospital, Thomapple Manor and Prov­ incial House. Volunteers included Dr. James Atkinson and Dr. James Weatherhead, physicians; Dr. Paul Sweetland, Dr. Stacey Garrison and Dr. James Peurach, dentists; Dr. Lance Wiss­ man, podiatrist; Dr. Bard Bloom and Dr. John Walton, optometrists registered nurses from physicians’ offices and health agencies; and workers fom the American Cancer Soci­ ety, the local tuberculosis and emphysema association, Pennock Hospital, Hastings High School, Weight Watchers and the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service. Sa ex d'u Pl' Cooper-Miner exchange wedding vows July 9 Kimberly Sue Coop^. daughter of James and Darlene Cooper of Grosse Pointe Woods was wed July 9 to Jack Grant Miner II. son of Jack Miner and Nancy Striegle of Hastings. The lovely summer wedding took place at the Grosse Pointe Memorial Church in Grosse Pointe Farms. The Rev. David Cooper, uncle of the bride, the Rev. Donald Hoffman, uncle of the groom, and Dr. Sanley Wilson per­ formed the ceremony. Laura MacKay of Grosse Pointe was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Julie Swain and Jennifer Bateson of Chicago and Carole Dembck of Boston. Mark Hoffman, cousin of the groom, was best man. Groomsmen were Mark Shotwell of Boston. Mark Huettcman of Denver and Dean McConnell of Farmington Hills. Ushers were Jeff Guenther of Grand Rapids and Dave Joslin of Wheeling. III. A reception was held immediately after the ceremony at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents at the Grosse Pointe Hunt Club. Pufpaffs to observe 60th wedding anniversary March of Dimes Walk Saturday at Fish Hatchery Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Pufpaff will celebrate their 60th anniversary on Tuesday. Sept. 20 Children arc Harold. Clifton. Kenneth Leroy and families. The Pufpaffs were married in Elkart. Ind in 1928. Barry County Marriage Licenses: Thomas Walther. 39. Hastings and Sandra Jo Burr. 41. Hastings. Alan Brccheisen. 34. Belding and Lorna Hecht. 40. Lake Odessa John W. Hoogewind. 37. Hastings and Virginia Ryan. 34. Hastings. David Howell. 20. Middleville and Teresa Barry. 21. Hastings. Frank Weinbrecht. 33. Hastings and Jeri Ann Cole. 27. Hastings. William DeRoos. 42. Hastings and Dawn Hanwell. 22. Hastings. John High. 33. Delton and Jacqueline Bauman. 22. Delton. Octavio Romero. 20. Aurora, III. and Elizabeth Anaya. 34. Shelbyville. Michael James. 38. Hastings and Carol Russell 27. Hastings. Thomas Jones. 25. Battle Creek and Bar­ bara Baker. 23. Hastings. Richard Brooks. 20. Hastings and Kimbcrlee Huss. 18. Hastings. James Stephens, Jr. 31. Nashville and Mar­ cia Lin Harwood. 20. Nashville. Kenneth Lewis. 31. Delton and Jayne Anderson. 25. Ddion. . The 1988 WalkAmcrica eight/TeamWalk event, an eight-milc journey through Hastings, is scheduled for 9 a.m. this Satur­ day at Fish Hulchery Park. < Registration for the event will start at 8:30 a.m. and the walk will get under way at 9. Proceeds from the fund-raising event will go to the March of Dimes to help light birth defects. Sponsors may have their envelopes turned in at the registration desk inside the Fish Hat­ chery pavilion on the walk day. Painters’ caps will be given to all par­ ticipants and water and restrooms will be pro­ vided along the walk route. Refreshments will be provided at the finish line by Burger King. Dairy Queen and Dog ’N’ Suds. Marty and Jessica Shcllenbarger. 1988 March of Dimes Ambassadors, will lead the walk. They are the children of Mike and Kathy Shcllenbarger of Hastings. Dr. Lance Wissman, podtairtet, examines the loot of a senior citizen. Helen Sbellenbarger receives a blood pressure reading from Mary Myers, R.N., who works with COA’s home care program. Eagles, auxiliary change meeting site Members of the the Hastings Eagles Aerie No. 4158 and Auxiliary will not meet, as earlier planned, at the Hidden Valley Com­ munity Building. 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Moneewicz DOS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids OPEN 9 a.m. 'til 8 p.m. Monday & Friday; 9 a.m. 'til 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Miller’ FURNITURE & CARPET STORE WOOLS, POPLIN, LEATHER, STADIUM - Med., Large, Ex-Large VILLAGE SQUIRE, INC. — 130 E. State St., DOWNTOWN HASTINGS VISA • MASTERCARD . DISCOVER OPEN: Mon. Sat. 9 a m. to 5:30; Wed. & Fri. 'til 5 p.m. 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE. HASTINGS VISA THE HOME MPROYDOXT LOAM ACCOUNT O FIRST** AMRICA- DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE ■ PH. 945-2091 | �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 15. 1988 Pharmacists were insensitive Complete Life & a Health Coverage Lacey reunion planned Sept. 25 964-2069 Lacey Reunion will be Sunday. Sept. 25. 1 p.m. at lhe Pleasantview School. Potluck. Br- Battle Creek Mrfriiand 3700 Strickland Rd. Cut a Good Deal She’s happy with a girl Pick a Team and Save on New John Deere Hay and Forage Equipment We'll cut you a deal when you buy a John Deere ... round baler, square baler, mower/conditioner. self-propelled forage harvester or pull-type forage harvester. Buy a second hay tool and we’ll cut you an ever, belter deal: $600 off on the second purchase. Stop in today. Ann Landers Offer retroactive on ail qualified pur­ chases from November 1, 1987 through October 31. 1988. The $600 discount on second purchase available through March 3). 1989. Offer valid only when one of the two pieces of equipment is a John Deere mower/conditioner. Pick Your Financing *Finance waiver to May 1.1989 • 0% Financing for up to 18 Months • 7.5% Financing for 36 Months Dear Ann Landers: I have a message for family and friends, casual acquaintances and others who may not fit into any of the above. I hope you will print my letter because there must be thousands of women who feel exactly as I do. Dear You-Know-Who-You-Are: Yes we just had a baby girl. Yes. I know we already have two girls. No. we are not going to try agin for a male child. No. my husband isn’t interested in borrow­ ing your son to take hunting and fishing. Girls like to do those things, too. Only a fool would be unhappy about having a healthy child simply because it wasn't one sex or another. We feel blessed. Sign us — Tickled Pink in Pa. Dear Tickled: Three cheers for the pink or the blue. My own dear parents had four daughters, and there was never any indication that we weren’t exactly what they had hoped for. Parents who specify that they prefer a boy (or a girl) are one brick short of a full load. And friends who ask if they are disappointed are numbskulls. Choose from three money saving ways to finance, too. Ask your John Deere Dealer for details. Some more about flying pets Financing subject Io approved credit. Dear Ann Landers: Can you stand one more letter about flying pets across the coun­ try? It illustrates the trauma that we seldom see or hear about, but it’s there, nevertheless. I recently picked up a friend at the airport in Colorado Springs. While waiting for her bag­ gage to come around the turnstile I spotted a beautiful golden retriever in a crate so small that the retriever could neither turn around nor lie down. 1 waited to see who come to claim the animal, but after the poor thing went round and round about 15 times I began to wonder if anyone was going to show up. Finally I asked an attendant if he could remove the crate from the turnstile so at least the dog would be on solid ground. He said. “Sorry, that’s not my job.” I left the airport with a heavy heart, wondering how a human would like to be placed in a cage so small that he could neither lie down nor lum around, then put in a bag­ gage compartment (not pressurized) and flown for several hours at an altitude of THORNAPPLE VALLEY 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hastings 616-945-9526 OKAY... SO U€ K1ERE5T RATE IS A LITTLE HIGH... 30.000 feel and arrive at an airport and nobody is there to pick him up. Any comment. Ann? — Jennifer H.. Col. Spgs.' Dear Jennifer: What a pathetic story! Where arc the Friends of Animals, the ASPCA and all those folks who claim they love animals? Here's a project for you. Dear Readers: I hope you will not feel that printing the following letter is too self­ serving. It made me feel good and I decided, after much deliberation, to share it with you. Dear Ann Landers: I read with pleasure your column in praise of Maryland’s handgun control laws. The passage of these regulations that ban the sale or manufacture of cheap Saturday night specials, in addition to plastic handguns, is an act of which I am extremely proud. For the first time, a state has acted to get these dangerous weapons off the streets. I hope our example will be emulated throughout lhe nation. I was particularly happy to learn of your support because I know the influence you have in this country. With help from concern­ ed and thoughtful public figures like you. we will surely succeed in making safe gun laws a national trend. Thank you again for your help. We are lucky to have such a great advocate in our cor­ ner. — William Donald Schaefer. Governor of Maryland. Affair did cause hurt Dear Ann Landers: This is in response to the man who said that he had slept with his minister's wife, his sister-in-law. his doctor’s wife plus at least 100 others, but had never broken up a marriage because he always made it clear that he would never leave his wife. My husband and I have been married for 30 years. I was a virgin bride and have been a faithful wife. A young woman (our daughter's age) came on to him and he took her to bed. He was so guilt-ridden and miserable that he told me about it the next day. 1 forgave him. did not mention it to a soul and he never saw her again. He believes no harm was done. She thinks no harm was done, but she has destroyed me. I am unable to grow old gracefully. I hate every wrinkle and every gray hair. I feel that 1 will never be able to be as sexually satisfying as that luscious young thing. We still have an active sex life, but I always feel that he is comparing me to her. and my 54-year-old body is coming in a very poor se­ cond. I cry for hours when I am alone. No one suspects a thing. We now are going out with friends again and often get told what a super marriage we have. I feel like a fraud. I love my husband and I understand why he was vulnerable but these women should not be allowed to think they arc hurting no one. The damage that trollop did in one night was ir­ reparable. — Slow Healer in Lansing. Dear Slow Healer: 1 make no apologies for the trollop, but she didn't hit your husband over the head with a club, did she? You need counseling to help you unload your anger. It's a poison that is polluting your life. Be glad it was only a brief fling, dear, and start at once to talk it out of your system. Picking at old wounds is painful and it prevent healing. Dear Ann lenders: W hen I read about the insensitive treatment of the AIDS patient by (hose pharmacy clerks. I had to write. I have experienced similar rudeness not on­ ly from clerks but from pharmacists as well 1 don't have AIDS. I am a healthy, married woman who went to a pharmacy to fill a prescription for birth con­ trol pills. On one occasion the male cashier opened the package of pills in front of other customers and said. “I just wanted to make sure the pharmacist put the correct birth con­ trol prescription in your bag." Another time, when I had switched to a diaphragm, the male pharmacist screamed acorss the store filled with customers. “We don’t have that size diaphragm in stock — but we can order it.” I said. "OK.” He then said.' “But you won’t have it this weekend. Are you sure you can get along without it this weekend?" All eyes were on me. I was deep­ ly embarrassed and left the store as quickly as possible. What should I do in the future? — A Miami Reader. Dear Miami: Find another pharmacy. Adv.ce is to poach fish Dear Ann I binders: I’d like to rcpa; s<»u for all the good advice by sharing a great i._ <»n how to cook fish without smelling up the house. It’s also healthier than frying Poach the fish in water or the liquid ol your choice and add a crust of bread. The bread w ill deodorize the process. If you print this a zillion cooks will bless you. — Portland. Dear Portland: Wc tried it and it works. Bravo! What a boon to people who live in apartments. What arc the signs of alcoholism ? How can you tell if someone you love is an alcoholic? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize It. How to Deal With It. How to Conquer If" will give you the answers. To receive a copy, send S3 and a self-addressed. stamped business-size envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562 COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Lake Odessa News: Marie Warner of Wickenburg. Anz... says hello to local and area friends, and that she keeps busy most of the time working in three places and attends meetings. She misses her trip to Michigan this year. Ruth Peterman enjoyed a ride with Lctha Reese on Wednesday on a trip to Mulliken to visit Sue Messer. She is able to go for short walks if someone is with her since the weather is better and she hopes to take longer walks soon and alone. Members of the Lake Odessa Chapter, Past Matrons, held a meeting at the home of Ethclyn Chase and enjoyed a potluck supper, as well as a business meeting and social even­ ing. Tuesday evening, the chapter held a meeting at the Masonic Temple. Initiation of new members also was held during the evening. Congratulations to Pvt. Kevin and Cindy Taylor Erb, who were married Aug. 12 at the Grace Brethren Church. Lake Odessa. Kevin recently joined the Marine Corps and com­ pleted his recruit training at San Diego, Calif.. Aug. 5. He was home for 10 days, then he and his wife.left for North Carolina, where he is stationed at Camp Lcjeune for fur­ ther training. They live in a trailer at Midway Park, a few miles from the base. Keith Klotz has purchased the house on Se­ cond Avenue, recently vacated by the Dale Bowling family, which moved to the house on Third Avenue where the John Schcidts lived as they moved to the Boyne home on Morton Street. Residents have sure been busy chang­ ing real estate in the past few months. Lawrence and Bonnie Balli -of Jarkarta. Indonesia sold to Eugene and Chari Burd of Lake Odessa. Bonnie is the former Bonnie Eckman of Lake Odessa. Robert and Joan Rensi and Mark Benbow of Portland sold to Leland and Judith Gardner of Lake Odessa. Pat Jack, who has spent several months here, has returned to her home in Florida and has leased the house on Third Avenue, which has been for sale for a year on rental basis. The house was vacated by the Dennis (Not) Donald Nuishaus family, which moved to Holland. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Blochowiak made a trip to Toledo. Ohio. Sunday and attended a reu­ nion of relatives, returning via Mio. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin of Grand Rapids were Thursday visitors of Dorothy Erb. v Letha Reese and Ruth Peterman celebrated their birthdays Friday noon with a luncheon at the North Inn before making a trip to Lowell, for appointments. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Stearns have moved to a condominium in Kentwood near their daughter. Susan. The Jack Cook family are the new owners of the Steams house on M-50. The Peter French family now has the house across the street. Hugh “Bud” and Shelley Garver and sons are now living in the former Hickey house on N. Fourth Avenue. NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE INTEREST RATE ON OUR HOME EQUITY LOAN WON’T SEND YOU THROUGH THE ROOF At Hastings City Ban< . you won’t get any surprises when you apply for a Homeowner’s Credit Loan. You’ll just get solid advice on how to turn the equity you’ve built into cash for home improvements, new cars, or almost anything. It’s a flexible way to tap into your home’s equity whenever necessary at competitive rates. So stop in and see us. Especially if other financial institutions have home equity terms that send you through the roof. iBank Safe and Sound LPNs — RNs 6:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. I Part-time We are looking for someone with leadership skills to work In our geriatric facility. We offer health insurance and vacation benefits for part-time. Competitive wages. Thornapple Manor 945-2407 Call for an Appointment inu amiM LENDER Bellevue • Nashville STATE OF MICHIGAN WHO MAY VOTE? Act 451, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, provides the following: “The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of a person residing in a registration School District whose name is not registered as an elector in the City or Township in which the person resides...’’ To The Qualified Electors of Said School District: The Election is being held to vote on the following proposal(s): GENERAL OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION ATTENTION Saturday, September 24 The Nashville Ambulance Squad OPEN HOUSE at the Nashville Am­ bulance Station, at 324 N. Main St. There will be FREE Blood Pressure, CPR Demo’s, and a demo of the New Automatic DeFibulator which we are interested in purchasing. Hours will be 12:00 to 4:00. THEN: from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. there will be a dance at the V.F.W. in Nashville, address 304 S. State St. Donations will go toward our new DeFibulator $5.00 couple $3.00 single. Music by: Kyle Christopher Hastings • Middleville Hastings Area School District There will be a 50/50 Drawing and Door Prizes > Shall the limitation on state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in the Hastings Area School District, Michigan be increased by 2.812 mills ($2,812 on each $1,000.00) for two (2) years, 1988 and 1989, for general operating purposes? LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk(s) or City Clerk to vote at the SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on OCTOBER 24,1988 is SEPTEMBER 26,1988. Persons registering after 5:00 o'clock p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the said day are NOT ELIGIBLE to vote at the said SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register must determine when the City and Township Clerks' offices will be open for registration. BOARD OF EDUCATION NO LONGER TAKES REGISTRATION Under the provisions of Act 451, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, registrations will NOT BE TAKEN BY SCHOOL OFFICIALS and only persons who have registered as general electors with the ap­ propriate Township or City Clerk of the Township or City in which they reside, or through registration at a Secretary of State’s drivers license bureau, are registered school electors. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education off Hastings Area School District, Michigan Dated: SEPTEMBER 13, 1988 PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY Secretary, Board of Education HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 15. 1988 — Page 7 From This to Time... by—Esther Walton Hastings — 50 Years Ago ... November 1938 State Street in the late 1950s, looking south at J.C. Penney and Long & Moore. Since the advent of social relief programs in the early 1930s. the communities and govern­ ments were trying to son out who paid for what and when. Direct relief for the ’'poor” and dependent children were considered a county prerogative, hence this article. "Barry Supervisors Oppose Welfare Referendum" was about an issue coming before the voters. It seems that the state wanted to control the various welfare agencies and to consolidate the funds under state jurisdiction. Barry County Supervisors took exception to this saying they could administer such funds at a lower administrative cost. They also objected to the state telling the county just how much money the county had to provide. The article ends with: "Furthermore, when the new law goes into effect, the director of welfare will have lhe power to obligate the county to any extent he secs fit. One man over whom local governmental agencies have no control can thus contract indebtedness, which the county will have to pay. The supervisors object to thi& as being essentially taxation without due representation, an injustice which originally inspired the Revolutionary War and the creation of a free democracy in this county." State and local government autonomy was a losing battle, the northern states had demonstrated that during the Civil War. An article on children described a nowarchaic condition, the sending of orphans to orphanages. Titled “Fine children's home of V.F.W." tells of. the national home for dependent children of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, located in Ehton Rapids. According to the ar­ ticle. "It (the place) is not an institutional af­ fair. it is designed as a real home fo- the children... each one (home) is a nice, wellconstructed brick building, wherein the children not only have their rooms, but also get their meals. “A matron is in charge of each home. The number of boys and girls in the homes varies from eight up to about 20. There are 200 children in these homes. They are kept there until they shall graduate from a high school..." "Armistice Day is a legal holiday" declared an article on "the 20th anniversary of the end of the World War." Congress had passed an act making it a legal holiday. Con­ fusion about what businesses would and would not close was discussed. The American Legion had planned a complete program for the day. The raiding of gas tax funds was called "unfair” and the Michigan Good Roads Federation was sponsoring a ballot amend­ ment in the upcoming elections, restricting the gas tax for road use only. Another item for lhe upcoming vote was the election of a municipal judge. Two persons were running for the new office, Laurence Barnett and Adelbcrt Cortright. According to the article. "The court will begin to function after the first of January. The offices were going to be upstairs in the ci­ ty hall over the fire barn. "It will save the city paying rent and will be a convenient place for the court." The municipal judge took over the duties formerly assigned to the justice of the peace." but the slightly increased powers... Many evils of the old system are. however, eliminated and the new court will acquire the dignity of a court room setting and systematic procedure." declared a paid advertisement by Adelbcrt Cortright. It is not hard to determine that a large preponderance of the Barry County popula­ tion were farmers. Three articles related directly to them. In the first one, fanners were deciding by ballot on Nov. 8 how they liked the trade treaties and national agricultural policies developed by the Department of Agriculture. TOWNSHIP of WOODLAND NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The Township Board of Woodland Township will hold a ni-blic hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Faptember 26, 1988 at Woodland Township Offices, 156 S. Main St., Woodland, Michigan to receive testi­ mony and discuss a proposed additional 1988 operating and extra voted millage rate. Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) Section 211.24e, “Truth in Taxation”, reduces the Township’s base millage rate to 2.89182 mills ($2.89182 per $1000 SEV) for 1988. MCL Section 211.34d “Millage Reduction” Ceiling is 2.99882 mills ($2.99882 per $1000 SEV) for 1988. If approved at this hearing, the millage rate for Woodland Township will be 2.99882 mills. This would be a 3.7% increase. This millage is used to operate Township services. Public comment is welcome at this hearing. Carol Hewitt, Woodland Township Clerk The second one dealt with the "Ag-Hc Fair". This was a number of exhibits sponsored by the Future Farmers of America and the Home Economics department. The third was a report from the State Grange Convention and how well the Barry County clubs were doing. The Red Cross drive, under the direction of Mrs. William Stebbins, was organized and its campaign would open on Armistice Day. A large graphic saying "JOIN" advertised their project. Under local news on page 2. was: "A 63-lb. pumpkin at the George Shafe home in Assyria is a pumpkin record hard to beat. 7 “Because of the danger that some of the county employees might be accidentally in­ jured in a way that would make the county liable, the board of supervisors voted that hereafter they would carry compensation in­ surance for laborers on any of the county's payroll." “According to' Conservation Officer George Sumner, hunters in Barry County, as well as the other counties in this area, bagged less game during the pheasant season just closed than in other years. There were more hunters, but due to the dryness and heat, mak­ ing it extremely hard to flush the birds or for the dogs to catch and cany the scent, the kill as a whole was not up to the mark..." To celebrate Halloween season "more than 500 boys and girls were entertained at the Halloween celebration sponsored Monday night by the Commercial Club, with the co­ operation of the city council and public schools." Games were played and prizes were given. The purpose of the party was to stop van­ dalism and rowdyism downtown. To this end, “it is felt that a community celebration at least provides a better way of celebrating Hallo­ ween... The committee wishes to thank each individual and organization who responded in any way to help make the celebration possible." The Nov. 10 issue had this article on the front page: "One hundred twenty-nine Barry County 4-H club members and parents gathered at the high school... for the first fall 4-H achievement party... County agent Foster repored that 609 boys and girls have been enrolled in 4-H projects during the summer." During 1934, the Civic players "found" a “Mummy" made by one of the players at Trails End Resort. In this issue of the paper, a huge human skeleton was found on “the Duf­ fy farm near Gun Lake... at a depth of ten feet below the surface..." According to the item, the remains were going to be examined by specialists from the Michigan University Museum. The "off-year" elections elected Republican Frank D. Fitzgerald as governor of Michigan over Democrat Frank Murphy. Clare E. Hoffman, a Republican, won the 4th District Congressional scat over Democrat Felix Racetic. Needless to say, the Repubican Banner was happy about these wins. Adelbcrt Cortright won the seal of municipal judge for Hastings In this issue of the paper there were two ac­ cidents with husking machines reported. Both men had their hands and arms badly mangled or lost the limb. These accidents were all too common and left farmers badly maimed. "Last week a contract was let... for the construction of a new road bed and paving the same from the present terminus of the new paving, at the Rock farm to Middleville." When this work was completed "then there will be a paved road all the way from Hastings to Middleville. ” Under "Local Concerns” in the paper's se­ cond section, the A & P grocery store was featured. The article detailed that the store was first opened "on Jefferson Street in this city in 1917." They later opened a second store on State Street. In 1930, the companyoccupied what was the former store of Loppenthien's on the southwest comer of Jeffer­ son and State Streets. The first time Armistice Day was celebrated as a national legal holiday was “last Friday" declared the Nov. 17 Banner. "From the boom of the sunrise salute until the last guest had left the dance at the country club, the day was perfect in every respect and one that will be long remembered..." The article goes on to describe the full day of events. Christmas time was making the news. The 32nd annual Christmas Seal sales were ready for distribution. Christmas Seals money rais­ ed from the sales, was used to fight tuber­ culosis. which was a very contagious disease that caused much sickness and death every year. According to the article “there was an increase in deaths last year, attributed by some to the rigors of (the) depression." The election results came in slower in 1938 than they do now. And on the 17th was this ar­ ticle telling about lhe proposals that were on the ballot. The featured proposal was the defeat of the state to control welfare pro­ blems. The article was headed “State Voters Did A Good Job". Today the federal government, through the states, controls welfare and the county has very little say in its operation. The official canvass of counts votes was published in the Nov. 24 Banner "Clyde Wilcox reported to the sheriffs of­ fice Sundax forenoon that his family car had been taken from in front of his residence some time the night before Just before Clyde told his story to the officers, someone telephoned the jail that a car (giving the license number) was in a gravel pit on S. Broadway. It proved to be Clyde's car all right. The car was not damaged, hut the joy riders had used up most of the gas." W.A. Hall was featured under "Local Con­ cerns". He was given "the distinct honor of being the oldest merchant in the city in age and in the number of years in business, having spent 40 years in the same location." He had started work in 1880 for W.F. Powers. In 1899 he bought the hardware and implement business of Ira Van VAIkenburgh. He sold hardware until "Henry Ford drove the buggies off the road. < 1931) when he (Hall) stocked a full line of furniture." Hall held the honor of being the oldest businessman for several more years. He sold furniture on Jefferson Street until 1962. when he retired al the age of 93. He died in 1966 at the age of 97. State law required candidates running for office to file expense accounts. The Nov. 24 issue carried that account. Glenn Bera spent 510.75; Ellis Faulkner, state representative, S4; Mark Ritchie, drain commissioner. SI.50; George A. Clouse. County treasurer. S3.25; and Vem Webster, register of deeds, 57. The cost of running for office has increased some over the years. The Leighton Church announced it would be celebrating its 75th anniversary on Thanksgiving and continuing it through Sun­ day. According to the article: "The first church was built in 1873. two miles north of the present location. In 1894. the site was changed and a fine brick church erected. In 1929 this was remodeled, but on the eve of its redcdication it was burned to the ground. The present modem structure was completed the following year." A rare photograph of a new bam was featured on page 3. The new bam. located on lhe Hawthorn Hill farm in Irving Township, was 36 feet x 75 feet in size. It stood three stories high and cost Mr. Z.F. Windes 52,372 to build. The Long and Moore store was featured under “Local Concerns”. They set up shop in 1928, (in the north, where the fish bite so readily) in the old N.B. Waterman store. The store was an old fashioned 5- and 10-cent store, where you could really buy things for 5 and 10 cents. -^—PRODUCTION EMPLOYEES Nlppondenso Manufacturing U.SA.. trie world’s sec­ ond largest manufacturer of OEM automotive parts, has immediate openings for Reduction Associates at our Battle Creek facility Our company offers excellent benefits, competitive salary, excellent training, and devetopme-’ oppotturuties tfyouareadedicatedteamplayer.youmay be the one for us. if interested, apply in person through the Michigan Employment Security Commission in Battle Creek The office is located at 135 Hamblin Avenue, Battle Creek. Ml 49015. Special hours for the week of Sept. 12 through Sept. 17.19M.are: Monday & Tuesday: 8:15am-8pm Wednesday through Friday: 8 15am-5pm Salurday: 10om-2pm if you nave previously applied to Nippondenso or the MESC office, please ao not reapply equal opportunity employer m/f NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Of­ ficer of the Township has reported to the Rutland Charter Township Board and has filed in the office a special assessment roll prepared by him, covering all properties within the Rutland Charter Township Water Improvement Assessment District No. 1. Said assessment roll is for the purpose of assessing the estimated cost of $15,000.00 for the control of aquatic weeds in Algonquin Lake, said special assessment district being lots fronting upon Algonquin Lake as described in Exhibit A attach­ ed to the petition filed theretofore with the Township. The Assessing Officer has further reported that the assess­ ment against each parcel of land within said district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said district as the benefit to such parcel of land bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment will not exceed $70 per improved lot or parcel and will not exceed $15 per unimproved lot or parcel, for each of the five years, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 for which the special assessment district is being created. 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Karpinski's Hastings football team will be seeking its third straight win of the season this Friday al lowly Hillsdale. The Hornets, floundering in the midst of an 11-game Twin Valley losing streak, opened their season with losses to Tecumseh (14-7) and Sturgis (3-0). On lhe surface it appears (he Hornets are suspect to lhe same malady which has befallen the Saxons' first two opponents this season. Lakewood and Albion. The Vikings and Wildcats turned the hall over to Hastings an astounding 14 times, helping lhe Saxons to 49 points. Karpinski, however, is far from ready to write the Hornets off as an automatic win. "To be honest, they're not the same cut as an Albion. Harper Creek or Marshall, but we have to be ready to play." Karpinski warns. “If we're not. Hillsdale has been known to pull an upset. If we play good, steady, hard football, we'll be okay." The Saxons are coming off an impressive I5-7 conquest of Albion. Hastings' fifth straight win over the Wildcats. ' The game showed the kids they can win the close, tough ballgames. The kids didn't give up. they hung in there and played hard." Karpinski said. This Friday's contest will be played at Hillsdale College where Kaminski was an assistant football coach in I974. He said his team will get a kick out of playing on astroturf. "We're looking forward to the astroturf." Karpinski said. "It should be a real ex­ perience for our team." The Hornets, winless last year and shutout in three league games, have had their troubles offensively again in 1988. hut have sur­ rendered only two touchdowns in eight quarters. Hillsdale nearly upset Sturgis, which had to make a 30-yard field goal stand up to top the Hornets. "They're pretty good defensively." Kar­ pinski noted. "They can give us problems if we're not ready to play." The win over Albion, a team regarded by some coaches as a legitimate title contender, should act as springboard for the Saxons in preparing for the meat part of their league schedule. Karpinski said. "Beating Albion surely is a shot in the arm for us." he said. "Beating a top contender picked by the coaches without a doubt helps us. But we have to take one game at a time and not rest on our laurels." Harper Creek and Lakeview joined Sturgis and Hastings as first round winners in the Twin Valley last Friday . The Beavers tipped Marshall 20-13 in the biggest game played. After digesting the first week's action. Kar­ pinski still believes the eventual league champ could lose up to two games. "The Twin Valley is a dogfight." he said. "It’s an extremely balanced league. Like they say. anybody can beat anybody else on any given night. Beating Albion can definitely help us." As for the particulars of the Albion game. Karpinski said he wasn't cslatic over his team scoring only 15 points after graciously being handed eight turnovers. He didn't lay biame on the offensive line, however, which helped spring Hastings backs for 304 yards. "Our line we hope is starting to gcll and work together." Karpinski said. "We have the potential for a good inside and good out­ side attack." Defensively. Hastings put together its se­ cond straight solid effort. Albion ran for only 85 yards, but did pass for 149 more on 14 completions. "We played a sound game." Karpinski said. “The defense did what we asked them to. They gave up the short pass, but not the long one." Hastings jayvee squad ripped by Albion, 20-0 last Thursday; four turnovers hurt Albion capitalized on several Hastings mistakes to top the Saxons 28-0 in a jayvee football game last Thursday. The Wildcats took a 6-0 lead at the half on a fumbled punt. The Saxons had two chances to score in the third period, but fumbled at the Albion 10 and then a holding penalty at the 9 cost another chance. Meanwhile, the Wildcats scored again in the third period to make it 14-0. and then add­ ed two more scores late in the game. Coach Jeff Simpson said inexperience is hurting his team. "With six sophomores on varsity and two more that didn't come out this year, wc have eight starters from last year that aren’t playing this year." Simpson said. Hastings finished with two fumbles and two interceptions. Saxon freshmen overwhelm Albion squad, 52-8; Hillsdale next on grid schedule The Hastings freshmen football team scored in every quarter to beat Albion by a score of 52-8 last Thursday afternoon. Tadd Wattles scored to downs on bursts of 70 yards and 20 yards and powered over for a 2-point conversion. Mark Peterson raced into the end zone 4 times from 60 yards. 30 yards. 12 yards, and 3 yards. Robert Hine blasted over for another touchdown from 6 yards out. Paul Rose scored two 2-point conversions, Ryan Nichols ran in for a 2-point conversion and Ted Wilder swept around the end for the final two points. The Saxon defense was solid throughout the game. They outmanned Albion and stopped most plays before they got underway. The Saxons play Hillsdale at home Thurs­ day at 4:30 p.m. Sports Hastings’ Dave Fouty (30) tries to break up a pass In the Saxons’ 15-7 win over Albion. The Saxons travel to Hillsdale Friday. Soccer team drops 5-3 decision to Lakeview Unbeaten Lakeview broke a 2-2 minutes before the half and went on to hand Hastings its first soccer defeat of the season Monday. 5-3. Pete Hauschild had given Hastings a quick l-O lead only two minutes into the game with his sixth goal of the year. "The kids were pumped, real fired up." Hastings coach Doug Mepham said. But the Spartans. 13-1 in 1987 and unbeaten in four starts this year, scored the next two goals to lead 2-1. Hauschild scored again on a penalty kick to knot the game, but the Spar­ tans broke the deadlock with a goal near the end of the half. "I thought wc were in control of the game at that point," Mepham said. "The kids were playing a good game." Lakeview made it 4-2 on a breakaway and then upped tix margin to 5-2 minutes later. Hastings’ Chris Tracy tallied his sixth goal of lhe year with 15 minutes left, but the Saxons couldn't score again. Mepham said the game boiled down to Lakeview making the most of its opportunities while the Saxons didn't. "There were a lot of missed opportunities for us." Mepham admitted. “It was a matter of just not getting the ball in the net." Hastings had 20 shots on goal while Lakeview pelted sophomore Brian Ketchum, subbing for the injured Steve Jordan, with 16 shots. Bowhunter organization to sponsor course A standardized course on hunting sponsored by the International Bowhunter Education Program (IBEP) will be held Sept. 17 at 9:30 a.m. at lhe Barry County Conservation Club in Hastings. Participants must pre-register for the event by calling Ken Sei rig (945-2226) or Ed Danielewicz (945-4050) on Friday. The cost is SI. • Hastings’ Jennifer Balderson (32 in middle) tries to outrebound Delton player’s Jody Conrad (50) and Paige McBeth (10) In the Panthers’ 48-34 win Tuesday. Delton spoils basketball opener for Saxons, 48-34 Defending KVA champ Delton used its press to break open a close game in the second quarter and then breezed to a 48-34 win over Hastings Tuesday night, spoiling the Saxons' home opener. Trailing 10-8. the Panthers began pressing Hastings, forcing the Saxons into numerous second quarter turnovers and icy shooting. Delton wound up outscoring Hastings 21-4 in the period for a commanding 29-14 lead. Kel­ ly Durbin came off the bench to toss in eight points while Bobbie Jo Ritchie added six. Delton wrapped up the game with a 23-12 third quarter advantage. Ritchie, who finished with 20 points, led lhe Panthers with 10 in the third period. Conrad and Les Engle added nine points i- . Delton. Lin James and Jackie Longstreet led Hastings with eight points each while Cindy Purgiel and Kcllc Young added six. Hastings coach Ernie Strong said his team's ballhandling with have to improve. "If wc can't get the ball up the floor, every team will continue to press us." he said. "Our passing and ballhandling is poor even when we're not being pressed. "As for shooting, many of our shots went in and out. but we still missed several close in shots. That contributed to our losing confidence." Only three games into the season. Strong still has hopes of quick improvement by his team. "I think the players have a lot of potential, but they must continue to work work on im­ proving themselves." he said. Hastings is now 1-2. The Saxons host Al­ bion tonight and travel to Harper Creek on Sept. 20. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. 15 15 15 16 17 19 19 20 20 21 21 GOLF Maple Valley............................................ 4:00p.m. BASKETBALL Albion........................................ 5:30p.m. TENNIS at Coldwater........................................4:30p.m. FOOTBALL at Hillsdale.................................... 7:30p.m. CROSS COUNTRY Olivet Invitational ,10:00 a.m. GOLF at Marshall...............................................2:30p.m. SOCCER Lakeview............................................ 6:30p.m. TENNIS at Lakeview.......................................... 4:30p.m. BASKETBALL at Harper Creek...............5:30 p.m. SOCCER Harper Creek...................................... 6:30p.m. GOLF Lowell....................................................... 3:30p.m. Hastings jayvee eagers fall to Delton Delton's jayvee basketball team knocked off Hastings 45-21 Tuesday night. The Pan­ thers easily made a 27-9 halftime deficit stand up in the game. Jenny Lumbert had six points and Shana Murphy five for the Saxons. Saxon Shorts Injuries riddle soccer team: The Hastings soccer team was without four key players due to injuries and sickness Monday night. Just four games into the season, coach Doug Mepham lost center-halfback Fernando Ortega with a broken wrist, fullback-center Paul McKinstry with pulled ligaments in his right knee, goalie Steve Jordan with a possi­ ble pinched nerve in his back, and fullback Ty Wattles with the flu. Mepham said his team, which saw a threegame winning streak snapped at Lakeview Monday, is trying to keep its head above water until replacements arrive. "We played admirably, with a lot of fire.” said Mepham of the Lakeview game. "But it’s an upward battle." No divided loyalties: Hastings basketball Coach Denny O’Mara has’no problems with loyalties when the Saxons tangle with Lakewood's football team. O'Mara, a Lakewood graduate and brother of Viking grid coach Mike O’Mara, says its Hastings all the way. "There's not really much of a problem there." he admits. “I didn't get a lot of sym­ pathy when we played them (in the regionals) a few years ago. 1 root for Hastings." Sophomore QB not new to coach: With sophomore Gabe Griffin having won the starting quarterback job on the varsity football team, you'd think coach Bill Karpinski will be hesitant with handing over such key duties to a first-year varsity player. But in Karpin­ ski's third year at Hastings in 1977. he had another sophomore as quarterback...his son John. Home cooking: With only a single home meet last year, the Hastings cross country team found itself on the road every week. This year the scncdulc is practically reversed. Hastings has five home meets, not including the Charlton Park Invitational. Among other topics, the IBEP will cover proper equipment, safety, game laws, wildlife conservation, survivial and first aid, and bowhunting techniques. The goal of the program is to perpetuate bowhunting by providing the fundamentals of good, safe bowhunting with an appreciation and respect for the environment and to main­ tain the highest standards of the sport. Saxon golfers fourth in league jamboree Cross country teams split with Belding, Gull Lake The Hastings boys and girls cross country team both split with Belding and Gull Lake Tuesday night. Both teams knocked off Belding 28-31 while the boys lost to Gull Lake 17-35 and the girls 17-36. Lynn Barcroft finished seventh (23:07), Candi Sarver (24:09) 10th. Melinda Hare (24:13) llth. Heather Lambert (25:22) 17th and Evy Vargaz (27:45) 27th. The girls are now 5-2. For the boys. Marc Lester finished titth (18:26), Chris Patten ninth (18:48), Steve Waldron 10th (18:54). Gary Parker 12th (18:57) and Andy Woodliff 13th (19:02). The girls team won the Charlton Park In­ vitational last week by defeating Lakewood and Delton. Heidi Herron finished first, Lynn Barcroft third. Melinda Hare fifth. Kim Stevens sixth and Heather Lambert seventh. The boys team finished second of four teams. Hastings finished fourth in the first Twin Valley golf jamboree on Monday. The Saxons shot a 337 to finish behind Lake view (325), Hillsdale (329) and Harper Creek (329). Jamie Garrett led Hastings with a 79. Jamie Brown shot an 82. Tim Atkinson an 84. Derek Ferris a 92 and Bret Laubaugh, who had a 195-yard hole-in-one. shot a 97. The meet was the first of four Twin Valley matches. The Saxons defeated Allegan 162-215. Gar­ rett was match medalist with a 39. Atkinson added a 40, Ferris a 41 and Brown a 42. The team also split a triangular match by topping Greenville 179-187. but losing to Ionia 179-172. Lakewood netters top Hastings, 5-2 Lake wood grabbed a 5-2 decision over Hastings in tennis, dropping the Saxons to 1-2 overall. Nicole Shay at No. 4 singles and Jennifer Chase at No. 3 both upped their individual records to 2-1 with wins. Shay won 6-3, 6-1 while Chase won 6-4, 6-4. Nancy Vitale at No. 1 singles lost 7-6. 6-2 while Jenny Johnson at No. 2 lost 6-1. 6-4. The Saxons’ first doubles team of Kris Ross and Jenny King lost 6-2. 6-0 while the No. 2 team of Shannon Fuller and Rachel Hicks lost 6-4. 6-3. The No.3 duo of Kerry Begg and Mary Sweetland lost 6-1, 6-2. Mid-Michigan Karate Championships Sat. The Mid-Michigan Karate Championships will be held at Hastings High School Sept. 17. Registration is at 10 a.m. with elimination bouts at noon and black belts at 4 p.m. Admission is S5 for adults and S3 for children. Sparring and form competition will be held. The cost to enter one event is $15. two and three SI8. Heather Lambert (left) of Hastings tries to pass a Belding girl in the two teams' meet Tuesday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 15, 1988 — Page 9 Yankee Springs horse competition draws 86 Almost ideal conditions greeted the Sb en­ trants in this year s trail rides held September 9th & 10th in Yankee Springs. Cooler weather and clear skies, not to mention the natural lieautics of lhe area, combined to make the weekend rides memorable for par­ ticipants who came from Michigan. Ohio. In­ diana. Illinois and Wisconsin for the event. There were five separate events offered: a 50 mile endurance ride and four competitive rides of 50. 25. 25 and 15 miles length, offer­ ing a ride length for everyone from the novice beginner to the die-hard long distance rider. Returning ride manager Al Moeller had the job of selecting the challenging trails through the rugged Yankee Springs woods, hills and valleys. • Saturday's competitions included an en­ durance ride 50 miles in length. An endurance ride is actually a race won by the first horse­ rider team to cross the finish line 50 miles from the start. A horse must pass a veterinary examination prior to entering the ride, and must continue to pass several check points throughout the course of the ride plus a thorough examination at the conclusion. Any horse not meeting parameters at any point is pulled from the lineup. In the four competitive rides offered on Saturday and Sunday, riders were given an exact amount of time to complete the distances offered, with penalties for com­ pleting early or late, trail or tack wounds. lameness and fatigue, to name a few. The test was to see which team would come through the distance and the obstacles offered in the cross-country rides in the allotted lime with the least stress to the horse. A horse and rider must be in very good physical condition with many hours and miles spent in training in order to do well in the sport. The rides were sanctioned by two major agencies, the American Endurance Ride Con­ ference and the Upper Midwest Endurance and Competitive Riders Association, agencies which set strict guidelines for the rides. Veterinary judges were Jeff A. Adams. D.V.M. of the Thornapple Vctcrnary Medical Center in Middleville. Rae Mayer-Birr. D.V.M. of Bath. Michigan, and Steve Halstead. D.V.M. of Charlotte. Michigan. Horsemanship was judged by Julie VanderMculen of Middleville. The winner of the 50 mile endurance ride was John Bickel of Howell. Michigan, with a ride (ime of 5:57. John rides an Arabian. Windwood Grey Duq. who was also chosen by the veterinarians as the best conditioned horse on the ride. Local participants included Patricia Sager of Delton who finished third in the lightweight division. Cindy Osborne of Alto who finished second lightweight, and Tammy Rauch of Delton who finished first junior and best 4-H rider. Marcia Koster of Plymouth, Michigan, won Grand Champion and Best Conditioned honors in the 50 mile competitive ride Satur­ day. riding T.F.Starfire, an Arabian. Top honors in Saturday's 25 mile com­ petitive ride went to Tim Germann of Ohio City. Ohio, riding Navajo Warsmokc. an Appaloosa. Jane Herbert of Delton placed fifth in the heavyweight division. Sunday's 25 mile competitive ride was won by Kerri Zcinstra of Allendale. Michigan, on Shabbona, an Arabian. Tammy Rauch of Delton was 2nd junior and Carrie Pifer of Hastings was 3rd junior rider. Susan Stott of Delton placed sixth in the heavy-weight divi­ sion. Tammy Rauch was also top 4-H rider in the event. Carol Hawkins of Hastings, riding Claiborn's Red Royalty, won highest scoring Missouri Fox Trotter. In the 15 mile competitive ride. Grand Champion honors went to Brooke Walker of Wayland. Brooke also won Best 4-H rider and a third place in the horsemanship judging. The award for the Barry County 4-H club with the most entries for the weekend went to the Bridles and Bits. Sue Taylor of Hastings won first place in the Open Junior class. Top horsemanship honors went to Marta Bender of Hastings, with Leigh Fiala of Wayland plac­ ing second. Leigh also placed fourth in the Novice Junior class. Tammy Carpenter of Delton placed sixth in the Novice Junior, and Sue Nichol of Delton placed sixth in Novice Senior. The annual ride is sponsored by the Yankee Springs Trail Riders and is one of the 15 such events held in Michigan each year. The TK Riders and the Cherokee Riders 4-H clubs helped in the event, and the Barry County Sheriffs Posse assisted to make the road crossings safer for everyone. The many beautiful prizes were donated by area mer­ chants and friends of long distance riding. Bernie Weller of Hastings scored his first ever hole in-one at the Hastings Country Club Aug. 28. Weller aceo ’he 223-vard. No. 8 hole using a driver. Monday Mixers Cinder Drugs 4-0. Pin Busters 3-1, Girrbachs 3-1. Deweys Auto Body 3-1. Michelob 3- 1. Andrus of Hastings 2-2, Superior Seafoods 2-2. Miller’s Carpets 2-2. Hastings Bowl 2-2. Hastings Bowl 2-2. Friends 2-2. Pioneer Apartments 2-2. Sir N Her 1-3. No. 8 1-3. Hickory Inn 1-3. Hastings Flower Shop 1-3. Miller Real Estate 1-3. High Games and Series - N. Wynn 184, P. Koop 169. S. Smith 174. M. Bennett 168. D. Flohr 166. J. Solmes 161. B. Hathaway 193-509. J. Mercer 176. B. Whitaker 184-455. J. Wagner 172-463. A. Swanson 170. F. Girrbach 163, J. Ogden 163, M. Mai­ son 163, V. Haas 165. Sunday Night Mixed Really Rotlens 7'A-%: White Lightning 7-1; Hooter Crew 6-2; Sand Baggers 6-2; Get Along Gang 6-2; Ogdenites 5-3; Greenback* 5- 3: Guys At Gals 4-4; Quality Spirits 4-4; Family Force 4-4; L's & J’s 3-5: Misfits"2-6T Detroiters 2-6; Gutterdusters 1-7; Chug-aLugs 1-7: Mas & Pas 'A-716; Pin Busters 3-l < Alley Cate 1-3. Womens High Games and Series - D. Snyder 196-5389; S. VanDcnburg 185; M. Snyder 177; D. Kelley 170; M. Curtis 163; C. Wilcox 161; J. Cgden 150; V. Parish 149; V. Miller 145; S. Neymeiyer 143; D. Woodard 143; M.J. Snyder 143; A. Sutliff 142; A. Ward 142. Mens High Games and Series - R. Ogden 202-527; R. Ogden 218-528; D. Stamm 178-525; B. Drayton 185-524; S. Goodenough 190-522; M. Tilley 192-505: E. Behrndt 200; S. Davis 199; R. Little 185; C. Wilson 176; B. Lake 174; R. Ward 170; W. Hass 168; D. Oliver 163; B. Miller 161. If you're like many people 65 and older, visits to a specialist aren’t uncommon. Just like it isn't uncom­ mon to take medicine for aching joints or sleepless nights. Thursday Twisters Andrus 7-1; Art Meade 6-2; Alley Cats 4-4; Geukes Mkt. 4-4; Century 21 4-4; B.D.S. Inc. 4-4; Goodwill Dairy 3-5: Hastings Bowl 3-5; Hastings Mutual 3-5: Bowman Refrigeration 2-6. • High Game - D. Staines 177; B. Kruko 142; D. Bartimus 143; B. Wood 137; M. Bowman 144; R. Cole 149; D. Cross 161; D. Bartimus 150: L. Barnum 159; C. Arends 162; A. Czinder 149; C. Brown 154; E. Vancsse 164. High Series - C. Allen 186467; B. Bowman 175-464. L. Myers 160427; C. Wallace 143415; B. Quada 159416; C. Hurless 177407; S. VanDcnburg 165463; P. Huy 149412. Wednesday P.M. Mace's Pharmacy 3-1. Art Meade 3-1. Bonnie Hathaway 3-1. Lifestyles 3-1, Handy's Shirts 2-2. Valley Realty 2-2. Delon s Bait 2-2. M&M's 2-2. Varney's Stables 1-3. Nashville Locker 1-3. Friendly Home Parties 1-3. Gillons Const. 1-3. High Games and Series - P. Frederickson 192445. B. Moody 183484. D. Murphy 176-441, K. Becker 165452. L. Fruin 159430. o , Splits converted - P. Frederickson 5-10. L. Elliston 5-10. N. Varney 3-7-9. B. Moody 5-8-10. J. McQucm 5-7-9. Tuesday Night Mixed Formula Realty 6-2. Simply Nuts 6-2, RivcrBend Travel 5-3. Variety Shoppe 5-3. Marsh's Refrigeration 4 VS-3 *A, Lewis Realty 4-4. Southern Michigan Trappers 44. Varney's Stables 44. Consumer's Concrete 2-6, CJ's 2-6. Drake's 1-3. B&J Gass 'A-3W. Men’s High Games and Series - D. Endres 228-558. B. Madden 191-553. G. Hause 188, D. Keast 185-508. R. Cullers 184-513. R. Eaton 177. B. Ruthruff 175. T. Kidder 172. Women’s High Games and Series - F. Ruthruff 184-500. S. Thompson 168. D. Sinclair 167468. E. Johnson 164453. V. Tolles 164. T. Karmes 158. L. McKelvey 157. N. Eaton 156. G. Vliek 155, J. Madden 153. Splits converted - G. Hause 2-7-10. R. Hause 6-7-10. M. Davis 5-7 and 8-10. M ^Attention Medicare Recipients: uj sHjj Mrfl Will you owe Unde Sam more beginning January I, 1989? nil Kw For more information on the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Ad and how the right Investment strategy can help, call or CUM UI kmI 8,Mark op by roday0. Christansan II In Ill 118 E. Court St. Hostings. Ml 49058 Ph. (616) 945 3553 flR Jr- Rohrback Beth Smit•° be taken four times k gone. 11/15/88 Golf at Midnight is one of the highlights of the Hastings Kiwanis Travelogue series "Yellowknife to Yellowstone" to be shown this Friday at 7 p.m. at the Central Auditorium. Above is a scene from the Raven Golf Course. Also included in the film will be Canada's arctic and Rocky Moun­ tains, wilderness, Indian festivals, and rodeos. Bowling Results Thursdays Angels Hastings Bowl 7-1; Outward Appearance 7-1; Clays Dinner Bell 6-2; McDonalds II 4- 4; Stefanos 4-4; McDonalds I 2-6: Guekcs Market 2-6. Good Games - C. Williams 136; J. Wagner 169-479; C. Burpee 139; B. Cowell 130; D. Svoboda 169; B. Morgan 142: B. Cantrell 157; P. Miller 188-425; J. Connor 140-366; C. Moore 135; V. Goodenough 120; M. In­ gram 136; R. Haight 169; D. Snyder 198-543. First ace Midnight golf And while you take this part of growing older in stride, you won't even talk about the fact you’re depressed. Or confused. Or stressed out. You worry about finances, your health, your retirement. And you spend a lot of time pondering the exact meaning of your life. Instead of keeping it inside, you could talk to us at DeLano Clinic, where we take a general and compre­ hensive approach to help sort out what's happening in your life. We even include your immediate family, close friends, valued associates or physicians, if it's helpful. For more information call us at 349-4460. Our methods can help you deal with the problems of aging. And maybe give you something you can feel good about, as well. DeLano Clinic 1^ Edward SfljL D. Jones & Co.’ Attention Area Businesses! Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The HASTINGS BANNER con 948-8051 to have our advertising representative call upon you to assist in your weekly ad message. to all who made Summerfest *88 a huge success. Al Signs All Parade Participants American Enterprises Andrus Chevrolet-Buick, Inc. Annette Snyder Art Meade Auto Sales Athletic Boosters Barb Thomberg Barb Woltjer Barry County Lumber Bill Belson Bill Dreyer Bill Pierce Blankenstein Pontiac,Olds..GMC Inc. Bob’s Grill Bonnie Cantrell ■Boomtown Sound Bosley Pharmacy Brand’s Photo Brian Keech ■ Bridles-N-Bits 4H Club Brown’s Custom Interiors Burkey Sales Cappon Oil Co. Cassi Benner Charlton Park Chuck Robinson Cinder Pharmacy Coleman Insurance Agency Colin Cruttenden Cone Zone Connie Karmes Cotants Cove Distributors .aV Craig & Tami ChenvV\«^ Dan Eggers > Dan Furnlss Dan Hamilton Daniel Gole/^« Dave & Emily* Dave McIntyre Dave Storms Dave Williams David Wood , * Dean Lambert Dick Jacobs Dog & Suds Don Haywood Don Lawrence Don Spencer Doug Benner E.W. Bliss Earl McMullin Eberhard Electric Motor Service Felpausch Food Center Fisher Big Wheel Flexfab Fred Hauser. D.V.M. Fred Jacobs Gary & Carla Rizor Gene Greenfield Gene Service Genesis Sports Gilmore Jewelry Girrbach Funeral Home Great Lakes Bancorp Guernsey Dairy Queen Hal Buerge Harry Burke Harry Doele Hastings Bowl Hastings City Bank Hastings City Police Department Hastings Flower Shop Hastings Fiberglass Viking Corporation W.B.C.H. Hastings Manufacturing Hastings Mutual Insurance Hastings Office Supply Hastings Orthopedic Clinic Hastings Savings & Loan Hastings Water Conditioning Hodges Jewelry i.C.S. Travel J-Ad Graphics J.C. Penney Jack Echtinaw Jacobs Pharmacy James Atkinson. M.D. James Brown. M.D. Jeff Spencer Smith Jill Turner Jim Mulder Joe Burkholder John & Bev Warren John Cohoon John Walton. O.D. Judy Peterson Kathy Scott Kathy Walters Kevin's Draperies Larry Hollenbeck Larry Perry Linda Anderson Margaret Hollenbeck Marshall Evans Mary Lou Roth Mary Snowden McDonald’s Miller Real Estate Msfr-Blankenship Music (^Hastings hop Sales Roland Oaster Sandy Schondelmayer Shelly Sulser Sisters Fabrics Stack Insurance Agency Stefano’s Pizza Steve Reid Steve Steward Stu Keeler Style Line Superette T&M Tires Teressa Greenfield The County Seat The Other Place Thornapple Valley Equipment Thornapple Arts Council Tick Tock Restaurant Tim King Tim Newsted Timber Trails Energies. Inc. Tom Edward’s Auto Mart Tom Johnston Tom Parker Tom Stebbins Tom's Market Viatec Village Squire Wayne s Shoe Store Wes & Georgia Robinson Thank you to all volunteers known and unknown! �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 15. 1988 Previously convicted sex offender pleads guilty A previously convicted sex-offender pleaded guilty last week to touching an 8-year old girl visiting his Middleville home. Kevin Thomas Kidder, 32, will face a minimum sentence of at least five years in prison when he is sentenced Nov. 2 on one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, second offense. Kidder, of 5450 Engel Road, told lhe court Sept. 7 that he touched the girl on her legs and buttocks while she was asleep on his living room couch in June. "I don’t know why I did it I know it was poison," he said. "1 guess it was for sexual purposes." Originally charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and an habitual offender charge, Kidder pleaded guilty to lhe second-degree offense in exchange for the dismissal of the more serious offenses. He could receive up to 15 years in prison on the second-degree charge. In 1983, Kidder was convicted of lhe same offense in Barry County Circuit Court. Because of a dispute between the prosecution and defense over what contact Kidder had with the victim, an evidentiary hearing will be held Nov. 1 to determine what took place. Kidder remains lodged in the Bany County Jail awaiting sentence. In other court business: A 43-year-old Hastings woman charged with defrauding lhe Department of Social Services agreed last week to plead guilty to a lesser charge. Carol L. Lancaster, of 512 S. Dibble will be sentenced Nov. 2 on a charge of welfare fraud, by failure to inform, over S500. A charge of welfare fraud over $500 will be dropped by the prosecutor s office at the time of sentencing. Lancaster, 43, who is charged with illegally collecting Aid to Dependent Children and foodstamps between September 1983 and June 1987, told the court Sept. 7 that she had her working hours cut back in 1983, which led to her applying for welfare. After she was unable to make ends meet, Lancaster said her caseworker suggested she quit her job, work out of her home for cash, Eighth Michigan Antiquarian Book and Paper Show 10.00 to 500 Sunday. September 25 Lansing Cmc Canter. 505 W. Allegan. Lansing Admiston ■ $2.00 Over K DeaJere Info: 307 E. Grand River Ave.. E. Lansing Ml 46623 <517)332-0112 Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL August 22. 1988 Common Council met in regular session on Mon­ day. August 22. 1988. in the City Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding. Roll Call: Campbell. Cusack. Fuhr, Jasperse. Miller. Spencer. Walton, White. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Miller that the minutes of lhe Auguc! 8. meeting be approved as read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk with correction to <25 to be paid from Contingency Fund with proper budget adjustment to the General Ad­ ministration Yeas: All. Absent; None. Carried. Mark Nester, from Meadowbrook Insurance was present to report on the Risk Management and Loss Control for lhe City of Hastings and present the 1988 renewal. He reported that the pool was very stable and doing well, with twenty five million in assets and three to five million in liabilities. Moved by Walton, supported by Fuhr that lhe renewal lor Meadowbrook be approved for $71,478.00. Yeas: White. Walton. Spencer. Miller. Jasperse. Fuhr. Cusack. Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Invoices rood: Britten Concrete Const. $8 440.20: Michigan Municipal Workers Comp. Fd. 9.532.00: Lansing Mercy Ambulance 6.968.84. Hostings City Bond $1.000 00. Moved by Cusack, supported by Miller that the above invoices be approved os read. Yeas: Camp­ bell. Cusock. Fuhr. Jasperse. Miller. Spencer. Walton. White. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Walton that the letter from the Hostings City Band doled August 15, requesting the budgeted amount of $1,000 be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried, Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that lhe invoice from the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police be approved for $75.00 and a transfer be mode from the Designated Police Training to lhe Police Department with proper budget adjustments. Yeas: Whi’e. Walton. Spencer. Miller. Jasperse. Fuhr. Cusack. Camp­ bell. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported by cuhr that the in­ voice from Komminga & Roodvoets. In', for $12,460 be approved from the Contingency Fund with proper budget adjustment to lhe Local Street Fund, for the Boltwood Tubing. Yeos: Campbell. Cusock. Fuhr, Jasperse, Miller. Spencer. Walton. White. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusack that the letter dated August 15. from lhe Thornapple Arts Council thanking lhe city for leasing the little stone building at Fish Hatchery Park be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Councilman Jasperse reported that the matter concerning lhe Coble TV would be coming bock to council the Iasi meeting in September or first meeting of October as they needed Io check with IheFCC. Councilman Miller reported that the committee had mot with Rutland Township and talked to Bob Edwards concerning lhe sewer contract and no one hod contacted the City concerning this and assum­ ed there was not the urgency as thought. Moved by Cusock. supported by Campbell that it was the recommendation of the Finance Commit­ tee that the City Attorney draw up an ordinance to change Special Assessment interest rales from 6 to 8%. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Councilman Cusock stated that lhe Finance Com­ mittee has discussed maintenance contracts and Costs and ate considering pulling them into a line item lo Lover losses rather ihon paying the con­ tracts ond the committee will report back n» - '-ter date. City Attorney Fisher stated that the f e Depart­ ment Union Contract has been ten*_. vely settled for three years and he will have a controct'at the next meeting with a summary of changes. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Fuhr that Mike Klovonich be appointed as Labor Standard Officer for the Clinton Street project, through the EDC grant as required by the Davis-Bocon guidelines. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Spencer that the resolution congratulating WBCH radio and its employees for thirty years of service to Hastings and Barry County be approved. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried Moved by Fuhr, supported by Walton that the Ju­ ly Police repor* be received and placed on file, teas None Absent None. Carried. City Ar-»i ./ Fisher staled that the Hastings Limited Partnership appeal is being resolved and is close to a settlement Moved by Spencer, supported by Fuhr that the City accept lhe Warranty Deed from Mary Bonnett of 51.43 fuel os right of way ond extension of E. Francis St. as a City Street and add it to the Local Streets map with the state Yoos White. Walton Spencer. Miller Jasperse Fuhr Cusack. Camp­ bell. Absent None Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusuck that the Housing Inspectors report for Auqust be received ond placed on file Yeas All Absent None. Carried A group of -.-oung people represented Dy Scott Tonkin A Mary Walton wore present concerning the no parking in the downtown area ond kids not allowed to gather in the block on W. State St bet ween Broadway and Church. They requested o mooting to see if a place could be provided whore they can meet. The Mayor and Police Chief were to set a meeting. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Spencer that the petition presented with many signatures from the kids be received and placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Mayor Gray recognized Dove Young from the Banner who is new ond from Allegan. Councilman Cusock slated that he has been get­ ting calls on barking dogs and people can't get a hold of the dog warden. Chief Furniss stated that disturbing the peace citations have been issued for barking dog owners. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusock to ad­ journ at 8:35 p.m. Road and approved: Mary Lou Gray Sharon Vickery, City Clerk (9/15) MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Charles E. Eggers & Donna M. Eggers, his wife, to Fleet Mor­ tgage Corp, f/k/a Mortgage Associates, Inc., a Rhode Island corporation successor by merger lo Mortgage Associates Inc., a Wisconsin corpora­ tion. Mortgagee Dated April 8. 1974, ond record­ ed on April 17. 1974, in Liber 219. on page 530, Barry County Records. Michigan ond assigned by said Mortgagee to Federal National Mortgage Association, a corporation organized and existing under the lows of the United States, by an assign­ ment dated Moy 6. 1974, ond recorded on June 7. 1974, in Liber 220. on page 77. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due at the date hereof the sum of Fif­ teen Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Five & 82/100 Dollars ($15,475.82), including interest at S'* % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statue in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the main entrance to the County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 2 o'clock p.m.. Local Time, on Thursday. October 20. 1988. Said premises are situated in the Village of Mid­ dleville. Barry County. Michigan, and ore describ­ ed as: Lot 44. MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS ADDITION NO. 2. to the Village of Middleville. Section 27. T4N. R10W. Barry County. Michigan os recorded In Liber 5. Pago 13. Barry County Records. During the six months or thirty days, if found abandoned immediately following the sole, the property may be redeemed. Dated: September 8. 1988 Federal National Mortgage Association. Assignee of Mortgagee Hecht & Cheney Sixth Floor Frey Building Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 (10/6) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Barry on Proposed Special Uee Request* Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing, for Special Use requests on September 26. 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Commissioner's Room in lhe County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hastings, Michigan. Case No. Sp. 10-88 • Mary Birman, (applicant). At this hearing, the following described proper­ ty. located on 3730 Bornum Rd.. Hastings, shall be considered as the site for the issuance of a Special Use permit to have a home occupation (i.e. country shop). Com. NE cor NW 1 4. NE 1 -4 Sec. 26-4-8, S 346 ft.. W 247 ft.. N 346 ft.. E 247 ft. to POB. Carlton Twp. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given lhe opportunity to be heard al lhe above mentioned time and place. Any physically disabled persons requiring barr jr-free accomodations in order to participate in the hearings, should contact lhe County Coor­ dinators Office at 948-4812. lhe special use application is available for public inspections at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 117 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan during the hours of 8.00 o.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Monday thru Friday (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Please coll the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Norvol E. Thaler. Clerk Barry County (9/15) Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Tuesday Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Ail board Members ond 10 citizens and guests present Fire truck sale approved. Wayne 8 Treva Schoneboom Farmland Agree­ ment approved. Bills rood ond approved. Meeting adjourned al 8 p.m. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by Russell Stanton. Supervisor (9'15) and continue collecting benefits. "She said a lot of people are doing it. You can do it, too," Lancaster told the court. "I didn't do it for about a month, but (my employer) kept cutting back." After threatening to quit her job, her employer offered to pay her cash, which she did not report to lhe DSS, Lancaster said. Bond was continued on the condition Lancaster continue working and remain off welfare. A Middleville man who wrote three bad checks totalling S43 was sentenced last week to six months in jail. Lawrence W. Marler, 49, also was placed on a two-year term of probation, ordered to pay S200 in court costs and S363 in restitution for the checks, as well as for other outstanding cases. Prior to sentencing Sept. 7 in circuit court, Marler's attorney, David Dimmers, asked the court to allow him to continue working as a sign painter while serving his jail time at nights and on weekends. In his own defense, Marler said he would Girls arrested for shoplifting at Big Wheel Three teen-age girls who picked up S40 worth of cosmetics and jewelry at Fisher Big Wheel were arrested for shoplifting Monday by a store security guard in the store parking lot. The three were released to the custody of their mothers after their arrests by Barry County Sheriff s deputies. Big Wheel security guard Todd George told sheriffs deputies he spotted the three teens walking tnrough the store, putting merchan­ dise inside their clothes. One girl, age 14. opened a package of lip gloss and concealed the tube inside her clothing. George said. Another 14-year-old girl pat three bracelets on her wrist before walking out of the store. And a 16-year-old carried out a package of mini liners and four sets of carings, he told deputies. The girls left the store without paying for the merchandise and were apprehended in lhe store parking lol. The matter was turned over to juvenile court authorities. like lo work to make restitution. "I know what 1 did in writing those checks was really wrong, and I’ve paid most of the restitution back," he said. "I’d just like a chance to work in the community. I’ve already done several jobs in town." But after reciting a list of seven prior felonies Matter has been convicted of, Judge Richard M. Shuster said Matter needed to spend some lime in jail. "You're a nice chap and everyone feels sorry for you, and you slide by," he said. ’Someone's going to have to take hold of you.” Matter, of 5338 Parmalee Road, was granted five days credit for lime served. A Hastings man who pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of receiving and concealing stolen property will be sentenced Wednesday in circuit court. On Aug. 31, James D. Thomason, of 1834 Starr School Road, pleaded guilty to that charge in exchange for lhe dismissal of charges of breaking and entering and of being an habitual offender. He could receive up to five years in prison and be fined up to $2,500. Thomason, 19, told the court he was riding around with two friends in March and dropped lhe two off near Doug's Market on Barber Road. He said the two broke into the store, taking beer, potato chips and cigarettes. Thomason told the court he did not know they would break into the store until they returned to lhe car a short time later. Bond was cancelled, and he was remanded to the Barry County Jail. A defendant who violated his probation by staying out past midnight was sentenced to AGREEMENT, Continued from page 1 serve 22 days in jail on alternating weekends. Michael Aaron Pfeifer, who violated his probation in February, was then given a six-month delay in his sentencing. But in court Sept. 7, Judge Shuster told Pfeifer he would not receive another break. "You know, Mr. Pfeifer, you're running out of second chances," he said. "We've tried to nurse you, but it's time the nursing is over. You'll have to face your problems in an adult fashion." Pfeifer, of 9965 Chief Noonday Road, Middleville, has already served 321 days in jail. Originally sentenced in 1986 for attempted larceny in a building, Pfeifer was ordered to continue his studies at Michigan Technological University. A defendant, who admitted he set fire to his father's bam in Woodland, was placed on probation Aug. 31. James H. Batdorff, 20, who resides in Florida, was placed on Holmes Youthful Trainee Status. If he completes two years of probation successfully, his record will be erased, according to the provision of the act. Batdorff was charged with arson of real property after setting fire to the barn in June at 9089 Brown Road in Woodland. He was ordered to pay $300 in court costs, as well as restitution, which will be determined at a later date. Batdorff also was directed to have counseling for substance abuse. An Oct. 11 trial date was set in court Aug. 31 for Richard L. Ritchie, of 6700 Rose Road, Delton, The 24-year-okl man is charged with retail fraud, first degree, at Cappon Shell in Delton in June. He was previously convicted of retail fraud in 56th District Court in Hastings in 1981 and again in 1982. Judge Hudson E. Deming on Aug. 31 denied a motion to grant work release to a defendant sentenced to one year in jail for selling marijuana. In February, Robert Marks, 23, was sentenced to one year in the Barry County Jail after pleading guilty to one charge of delivery and manufacture of marijuana. Marks' attorney asked the court to grant work release, explaining Marks had already served seven months of his sentence and had two job offers if he were to be granted permission to leave the jail. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley opposed the motion. "I think it is a very serious risk for someone convicted of a delivety of marijuana offense to be coming and going to jail," he said. Deming denied the motion, reminding Marks' attorney that his client could have gone to prison for up to four years on the charge. "I wanted this man punished for this drug offense," Deming said. "This county has had a severe drug problem. I don't think that this community and this criminal justice system would be well served by returning him to the streets, where he could resume this activity." After a two-day trial, a seven-woman, five-man jury found a Nashville man guilty of breaking and entering a building and safe breaking. Arnold Histed, 40, will be sentenced on the two charges and an habitual offender charge Sept. 28 in circuit court. The jury returned its guilty verdict Aug. 30 after two hours of deliberation. The prosecution contended Histed broke into a home in the 4000 block of East Quimby Road in July 1987. He removed a safe from the building and later tried to break into it He remains lodged in the Barry County Jail awaiting sentencing. He could receive up to 15 years on the breaking and entering charge and up to life in prison for the safe breaking charge. such as vacation, sick leave and longevity in accordance with the hours worked. ’ New employees and association members who voluntarily switch to part-time status may be scheduled to work less than eight-hour days and will not be eligible for pension benefits. When funds are available in the county budget, the new contract provides for the A new telephone system could save the county to "try" to provide 65 percent reim­ to install the software in the switching station Hastings Area School System several thou­ bursement for educational tuition to full-time downtown. sand dollars over the next five years or so. of­ employees. Schoessel said that if Hastings had a more ficials say. The provision notes that the employee has modem telephone system in the main building For every call a school, business or other to receive a grade of "C" or better to get the downtown, the schools would have been able non-residence makes, an 8.2 cents-per-call reimbursement and that all courses must be to keep their same numbers, but all of the of­ Huynh of 210I Clarksville Road. Portland, charge is made. But last Friday aftemoon.^he fices and buildings now haVt rtew numbers. and Lich of 1900 Henderson Road. PortlandT 7-' approved in writing in advance of registration schools’ phones were switched to an internal for reimbursement to be considered. If an Because of its distance from town. Pleasanttested in the upper one percent of seniors na­ communications program called Centrex, view School in Lacey still has the same tionwide in the contest for college • employee leaves the county workforce within which eliminates costs on any calls within the one year of the date the employee was reim ­ number and cannot be included in the scholarships. district’s offices or buildings. bursed. the employee will have to repay the telephone program change. ’’This is the only graduating class (from The break-even point with the Centrex county. New numbers for the schools include: Lakewood) that has had two scmifinalists.” system is 20 calls. About 50 intra-school calls The County Courthouse Employees said Ward VanLaancn. head counselor at are made each day. so the savings totals at Association includes employees in the abstract Lakewood. least $2.50 per day. estimated Supt. Carl office, probate court and its juvenile division, Administration Office948-4404 Both students participated in the 34th annual Schoessel. cooperative extension service, drain commis­ merit program as juniors by taking the 1987 Middle School948-4404 As a second savings feature, the district sion office, equalization department, register Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Tcst/National Alternative Education948-4407 now has a fixed rate for its telephone use. of deeds office, treasurer's office, custodial Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test Annex948-4408 Director of Operational Services Albert Franand grounds department, county clerk's of­ (PSAT/NMSQT). High School948-4409 cik said Michigan Bell has increased its rates fice. district court, grants office, magistrate, "If they score in the top one percent, then Adult Education948-4414 about 7 percent in the last five years. district court probation, animal control office, they’re designated as semifinalists.” Food Service948-4417 Working with that figure over the next five planning department, circuit court, friend of VanLaancn said. "Then as seniors, they have Bus Garage948-1418 years. Francik estimated a savings for the the court office and prosecuting attorney's of­ to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) in Southeastern948-4419 school district of somewhere between $7,000 fice. The association does not include tem­ December and based on performance, they Northeastern948-4421 to $11,000. depending on the percentage of porary employees, managerial employees, might be designated as winners." Central9484423 increase. sheriffs deputies, circuit court stenographers The merit finalists will be named in the Pleasantvicw758-4423 Employees from Executone and Michigan or supervisors. Spring. Bell worked several hours after school Friday Staup praised the association’s negotiating Huynh currently ranks first in his class with team, association vice president Ardis Hall a 3.976 grade point average. He is the son of and attorney Hankins “for a real fine job. Han and Judy Huynh. They worked a lol of extra hours." "He’s been at Lakewood at least since the The negotiating team also included Miriam first grade and has been taking course work at Authorities said they watched as the 1978 A Middleville man who told authorities he White. Cindy White and Pam Miller. Michigan State University for several years.” Buick driven by Sinke crossed the double was on the road 15 minutes after finishing hi? VanLaancn said. "We’ve known he was yellow line three times before deputies slop­ ninth beer that night was arrested Saturday for bright for a long time. He had the chance to ped the car. drunken driving. accelerate his high school grades, but he has Sinke. of 611 Grand Rapids St., registered A warrant charging Martin G. Sinke. 23. chosen not to and to graduate on schedule in .20 percent on the preliminary breathalyzer with drunken driving, second offense, was the spring." test — twice the legal limit for drunken driv­ issued Tuesday by the Barry County pro ­ Nearly $200 in savings bonds, quarters and VanLaancn said Huynh’s first choice for ing. deputies said. secutor’s office. Canadian coins were reported stolen from a college is Stanford University, followed by He also registered .18 percent and .17 per­ Barry County Sheriffs deputies said they Hastings home last week. Duke. Northwestern or Harvard. cent on a chemical breath lest administered were driving north on Buehler Road at 2:11 Deputy Police Chief Jerry Sarver said a "His career goals arc probably in the after his arrest. a.m. when they were passed by a southbound resident in the 800 block of East State Street math/science area or engineering of some No court appearance date has been set. car near Eckart Road in Irving Township. reported Sept. 6 that her home had been kind.” VanLaancn said. entered and several items were taken. Lich currently ranks second in her class Nearly S30 in quarters were removed from with a grade point average of 3.9I7. the headboard of a bed in a second-floor "She’s an outstanding student." said bedroom, police said. VanLaancn. "she always has been. She’s a bound car traveling •« u, uvui. An Alto man driving with a restricted Another S28 in Canadian coins was very bright gal." After they pulled the white 1980 Buick license was arrested Friday by Barry County reported stolen from a beer stein in the The daughter of John and Shirley Lich. Pat­ over. Washburn said he had had four to five Sheriffs deputies on several charges. bedroom closet. ty has attended Lakewood Schools since lhe beers and was on his way to his home at 6257 Citations for drunken driving, speeding and And four savings bonds, stored in a cedar first grade and plans to attend Michigan Bancroft. Alto. violating a restricted license were issued to chest also were listed as missing, police said. Technological University in Houghton to pur­ Washburn registered . 13 on the preliminary Jerry Jay Washbum. 29. after deputies stop ­ The bonds included two for S50. which had sue a career in computer engineering or breathaylzer test and was taken into custody ped him Friday morning just south of reached maturity, and two $25 bonds that had programming. In June he had been convicted of driving Middleville. not yet matured. while impaired and he was issued a restricted Deputies Jay Olcjniczak and Anthony Stein Police said the home showed no signs of license. The restrictions allowed him to drive said they were on patrol at 2 a.m. on M-37 forced entry, but the resident told authorities only to and from work and to and from near Adams Road when they clocked a south­ many people have keys to her home and she Six-year-old boy hit by car alcohol treatment programs. was not sure if it had been locked that day. after running into roadway Police ha'* no suspects. A 6-year-old boy who darted into the road was hurt last week when he was struck by a passing car. ATTENTION: WOMEN AND MEN Jeremy Allen Adams, of 236 E. Thom. MANAGEMENT TRAINEES/TRAVEL Hastings, was treated for bumps, bruises and Due to Expansion. Olan Mills Portrait Studio with more than scrapes and released from Pennock Hospital 950 Retail Shopping Center locations needs 4 trainees for Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Advertising sales office managers CHANCE FOR after the Sept. 7 accident. Planning Commission will hold a public hear­ ADVANCEMENT/CAREER. Michigan State Police Troopers Mike You would be: ing on Monday, October 3, 1988 at 7:45 p.m. Haskamp and Greg Fouty said Jeremy, his 1) Working smaller to medium towns-state wide in the City Hall, Council Chambers, on a pro­ brother and their babysitter were standing 21 Away 5 nights per week (home weekends only). Average $18,000.00 to $23,000 00 the first year. COMPETITIVE alongside lhe west side of South Bedford posed Zoning Ordinance amendment to SALARY plus commission. Expense allowance lor your car ano Road, waiting lo cross the highway shortly change the height of fences around swimm­ motel, with corporate benefits. 40 nour work week after 3 p.m. ing pools from the current six (6) feet to four If you are: Suddenly Jeremy ran into the road into the 1) Prefer over 22 (or responsible) (4) feet to conform with the BOCA code, and 2) 4 years full-time working (sales) experience or college degree path of a northbound car. to clarify the current way he Ordinance is preferred The 49-year-old driver, who did not receive 3) Career MindediGood Communicator administered. a citation, told police she could not slop in Retail, jewelry, cosmetics, telephone sales or marketing/ time to avoid hitting the boy. teaching background helpful, and homemakers now free to A copy of the proposed changes are Police found 50-feel of skid marks at the travel available for inspection at the office ot the Ci­ For personal interview call John C. Hall's office TOLL FREE at scene, they said. 1-800-543-5940 or 1-600-543-5921. Monday, through Thursday. ty Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Calling him a "brave boy." authorities said Between 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m ONLY! Please call on or before Sharon Vickery Jeremy remained licit and was able to give F-iday September 23rd. 1988 Also call Friday between 9 00 a m ■4:00 p m. E.O E M/F his name and age to Hastings Ambulance City Clerk personnel. School changes phone system to help save on bills SCHOLARS, Continued from page 1 Middleville man arrested for drunk driving Bonds, coins taken from Hastings home Alto man receives three traffic citations PUBLIC HEARING �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 15 1988 — Page 11 Petitions ask for ban on pit bulls in Hastings by David T. Young The controversy over pit bull terriers that as been raging in several West Michigan communities for more than a year has spread to Hastings. The Hastings City Council Monday night received petitions, reportedly bearing the signatures of between 350 and 400 people, asking for an ordinance banning the breed of dogs from the city. Yvonne Markley brought the petitions to the council meeting and spoke of her fears of lhe dogs. ' She said recently her grandson was attacked by a pit bull owned by a neighbor, but the boy was not harmed because he was able to hold off the dog with a baseball bat. She also told the council about a local couple, Jim and Linda Wright, whose poodle recently was killed by a pit bull. In both cases, the incidents occurred in the back yards of the "victims" homes. "I feel it's my right to have my kids go outside and not have any fear of being attacked,- she said. "There have been so many incidents in other towns. Do we have to wait here until something happens to a child before we do something?" Pit bull terriers have come under fire in many communities recently because their breed is believed to be vicious and there have been incidents nationwide in which humans, HANGOUT, parking in a designated area and pledging to help keep the area clean and safe. Representatives of the young peoples' group and the city hammered out an agree­ ment in a span of less than three weeks. Under the agreement, two trash containers will be placed in the vicinity to attempt to minimize the litter problems and the young people will be expected to stay on the sidewalks. Those who wander out into the streets and those who create nuisances will be ticketed. Council Member Donald Spencer warned. •’If someone is on the street obstructing traf­ fic. police will act swiftly, there will be no warnings,” City officials said they want to eliminate the youngsters walking back and forth across the street and snarling downtown evening traffic. The old evening parking zone was located on the north side of West State Street. The new area for the young people will be across the street, possibly minimizing the risks for businesses on the north side.- The south side sits in front of the historic old courthouse building. “The kids have indicated that they’ll police themselves.” Spencer said. But some of the young people at the meeting said they would prefer to see more foot patrol officers in the area. Spencer said that random police patrol still will be available. The young people suggested patrol be visi­ ble more often than in the past, when, they contended, officers might show up m the area about 1 a.m. once each weeketid. They sug­ gested the presence of officer.- about two or three times each weekend night. The young people were warned by Mayor Mary Lou Gray that they were getting a se- • cond chance and that Police Chief Dan Furniss can close down their activities al any time he sees fit. "This is your second chance, there will not be another opportunity." Gray said. "We feel that the 137 who signed the petition are Citizen advisory committee to review AIDS education The Delton Kellogg Board of Education Monday authorized the appointment of a citizen advisory committee to review AIDS education programs for the district’s students. The committee will be comprised of teachers, parents and citizens-at-large, said Superintendent Dr. John Sanders. Reviewing materials, curriculum and nroccdure will be the committee's rr_ .*sk. he said, as well as dealing with c. vents and questions that might arise «-5out AIDS education. In other business, the board accepted the school's asbestos inspection, which detected no problems, and management plan. Because a school employee. Ivan Finch, is qualified to do the work, lhe district is realizing con­ siderable savings. Sanders said. The average cost is about 3.4-cents per square foot because of Finch, rather than a minimum 6-cents per square foot if outside help was needed. Finch will be working with area school districts in their asbestos inspec­ tions and management plans too. The concept for a new softball complex, to be financed by the athletic boosters, was ap­ proved. Two diamonds in the middle school area are expected to be developed this fall. The board approved hiring a new second grade teacher. Bonny Bowen, to fill a vacancy. particularly children, have been mauled and even killed by the animals. Some local governments have passed ordinances that strongly regulate or prohibit the animals. Council Member Miriam White said that pit bulls shouldn't be singled out and that it was suggested to her by animal control experts that a "vicious dog" ordinance would be more in order. But she asked, "How do you know it's a vicious dog until it does something?" Markley acknowledged that several people who did not sign the petitions said they wanted the ban to be extended to other breeds believed by some to be vicious, including doberman pinschers and German shepherds. Linda Wright showed council members pictures of her poodle that was killed by two neighboring pit bull puppies. Thge pit bulls were apprehended by authorities and were to be destroyed, but later they were stolen from the animal shelter and their owners moved away. While recounting the incident, Mrs. Wright said, "We were concerned because it could have been our children.” But Judy Jacinto, owner of the pit bull accused of attacking Mrs. Markley's grandson, said that entire incident was blown out of proportion. She said the boy had admitted that he had continued from 1 responsible, but you’ll have to make peer pressure work.” Council Member Franklin Campbell said kids hanging out downtown because they don’t have elsewhere to go is not a problem unique to Hastings. Similar situations casiy can be seen in area communities such a* Ionia. Charlotte and Marshall. "But the kids in Ionia. Charlotte and Mar­ shall didn’t go to the council to ask for per­ mission." he noted. In other business Monday evening, the council: / Heard the first reading of Ordinance No. 213. which increases interest on special assessment payments from 6 to 8 percent. / Received a request for an easement from a representative from Forest Shores Corp, of Grand Rapids, a land developing firm that is purchasing property south of the airport. The firm wants the right-of-way over an old railroad track that has been abandoned. The request was referred to the property committee,. ............................. ... . Forest Shores intends to contract four single-family dwellings on the property. / Learned that the planning commission has recommended approval of a site plan from Pennock Hospital, which is seeking to erect a new medical building on the parking lot next to the Hospice Building on Green Street. Pen­ nock's next stop in the approval process is at the council itself. / Approved the transfer of $12,000 to the Barry County budget as the city's support of the Joint Economic Development Commission. / Learned from the Michigan Department of Commerce that application for a $33,330 grant for the Clinto Street project looks favorable. been "playing rough" with the dog and she re-emphasized that the youngster was not harmed. Though she admitted that "my dog should have been in my yard, not theirs," she contended, "The petitions (to ban pit bulls) were meant to scare somebody. They (circulators of the petitions) said lhe boy was mauled. The way the people were approached was misleading. 1 don't believe they're valid petitions." Jacinto added that if the city were to ban pit bulls, it would be discriminating against one breed of dog, thereby inviting the possibility of lawsuits. Jim Wright then said, “We don't need more laws, we need to be able to enforce the laws we have. I did not sign the petitions, it's not proper." Wright said he believes more help and financial support should be given to animal control officers. City ratifies contract with local firefighters union by David T. Young The Hastings City Council Monday night ratified a new three-year contract with lhe firefighters' union. The old one-year pact had expired June 30 and members of Local 2431 of the International Association of Firefighters had been working under its terms until a new agreement could be reached. Affected are three full-time firefighters in the city. Under the terms of the new contract, they will receive no salary increases in the first year, but instead will not to have to pay anything into lhe firemen's individual pension fund. The city will contribute 100 percent to the fund during that year. Jeff Youngsma, assistant city attorney, said the move will allow the firefighters to receive about 4 percent more in take-home pay because of the elimination of the deduction. During the second year of the pact, firefighters will receive a salary increase of 4 percent and they will get a 4 1/2 percent hike in the third year. Other changes in the contract include an unlimited allowance in the number of sick days. Firefighters now will get an .allowance of S40 for shoes and their food allowances will be increased from $350 to $500 annually in the latter two years of the pact. One more paid holiday was added, Easter, which brings the total now to 10 each year. Hastings' three full-time firefighters work a maximum of 53 hours per week and under the old contract their salaries were roughly $21,300 each. Representatives from the city and lhe union had been negotiating during the summer and last month the two sides reached a tentative agreement. PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 26,1988 at 7:45 p.m. on Ordinance No. 213; an ordinance to amend Section 13.109 of the Hastings Code to change the rate of interest charg­ ed on Special Assessment from 6 to 8%. A copy of the proposed Ordinance is available for inspec­ tion at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery City Clerk Summerfest arrest statistics misleading A report of 29 arrests being made in Hastings during the Summerfest weekend late last month was correct, but the statistic could be misleading, some authorities say. The Summerfest Committee met last Thurs­ day evening and received complaints from people who had read in the Banner about the 29 arrests. Some suggested that the beer tent be shut down as a result. However, deputy Police Chief Jerry Sarver pointed out that many of the arrests couldn't possibly be tied to Hastings' annual celebra­ tion. For example, he noted there were three bench warrant arrests, an arrest for violation of restricted license, another for driving without a license and some for possession of open intoxicants, which were beer cans. The beer tent did not sell the beverage in cans. "Il is obviously not true that all alcoholrelated arrests can be attributed to the beer tent." the deputy chief said. Arrests that could be attributed to the beer tent were nine cases of disorderly by urinating in public. Sarver said those people were caught behind buildings near the "port-ajohns." and they probably were committing their misdeeds simply because they could no longer "hold it." Jill Turner, executive director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, said the local Elks Club beer tent was well ran and things went smoothly over the Summerfest weekend. "We felt things were well controlled." she said. "We had plainclothes officers and Elks watching the situation and our goal was to make sure that there would be no trouble." Sarver agreed there were no reports of fights or rowdyism. "It (the beer tent) is not without its pro­ blems. but the Elks do a good job of staying on top of things." Some members of the Summerfest Commit­ tee say they believe the beer tent is an asset because it helps attract more people to the Summerfest, hence more trade for the downtown area. Detractors of the beer tent it promotes abuse of alcohol and is the root of problems the festival doesn't need. Sarver said he preferred not to offer his per­ sonal opinion on the issue. He said he's not sure just how many people the beer tent attracts to Summerfest. The deputy chief did say. "You have to weight the good against the bad.’ r—Don’t be-, a heartbreaker Exercise tegularty- — NOTICE — The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers held September 13, 1988 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. CREATE YOUR OWN MEAL now; with mini-sandwiches, chef salad, AND COLD & HOT PASTAS Hastings^ Kiwanis Club Blackout leads to crash for couple Two elderly motorists were seriously hurt Saturday in a one-vehicle accident after the driver blacked out behind the wheel, authorities said. Olin Smith. 87 and Edna I. Smith. 90. both of Lyons, were taken to Pennock Hospital after the crash. Olin Smith was admitted with facial cuts, and Edna Smith was admitted with fractured ribs and cuts to the head. Both were released Tuesday, a hospital spokeswoman said. The two were driving west on M-79. ap­ proaching Swift Road near Nashville at 12:45 p.m. when Olin Smith lost consciousness behind the wheel. Michigan Stale Police Trooper Michael Haskamp said lhe 1988 Ford pickup truck crossed the center line, left lhe south side of the road and crossed a grassy area. The truck flew over the ditch on the cast side of Swift Road, crossed the roadway and went airborne onto a bank on the west side of Swift. Haskamp said. The pickup landed on the grass, ran through an old wire fence and brush before coming to a hall. No citations were issued. Police said, however, both were wearing their scat belts in place, but with the shoulder harnesses under ’heir arms, which may have contributed to their injuries. However, Mayor Mary Lou Gray then pointed out that the county, rather than lhe city, is responsible for the animal shelter and animal control officers. Problems also arose in attempting to identify just what is a vicious dog. "A dog might be gentle to the owners, but maybe not to other people or other dogs," Mrs. Wright said. Council Member Donald Spencer said, "Some dogs have a nipping capability and some have a vicious capability. There must be a way to control the owners more than the dogs." But Mrs. Markley stuck with her position. "I don't think anyone should have to fence their children in so they can play in their back yard," she said, while continuing to ask for an ordinance. The council ultimately decided to refer lhe matter to the ordinance committee. presents... IISZOHLD TH&VEL SERIES featuring ... 'Wdtia** Stadidede. Yellowknife on to YELLOWSTONE” Friday, sept. 16 *7 P.M. At the Lunch i Dinner Bar create your own mini sandwiches with mini bagels and rye bread, cold cuts, tuna salad and chicken salad. You can even create your own chef salad. Plus Mexican and dessert. For dinner, we've also got antipasto and tortellini cold pasta entrees, plus three hot Italian pastas and sauces. Why eat regular FAST FOOD.WfTH STYLE, fast food when you can have fast food with style? THIS WEEKEND ONLY Course in hunters safety to be held Hunters Safety Course will be at the Hastings High School. Sept. 19. 20. 21. and 22 from 6-9 p.m. S3 fee. For more informa­ tion call 948-9075. ATTENTION HOMEBUYERS: Are you thinking ot buying a new or existing home? The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has two programs to help cut the financ­ ing costs of homeownership. If you are a modestincome family or single person, call MSHDA at 1-800-327-9158(Monday-Friday8a.m.-5p.m.)lor more information. Filming "OLD FAITHFUL, it's verdint forest and abun­ dant wildlife from Canada's arctic gold mining outpost Yellowknife down thru the fabulous Canadian Rockies and on to Yellowstone. America's oldest and largest national park. HASTINGS CENTRAL AUDITORIUM I^we at the door $^50 admission) . . . unty: Hastings, Michigan �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 15, 1988 CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 Thank You Miscellaneous CARD OF THANKS The family of Howard E. Bclson would like to thank the many friends, neighbors and relatives for their many acts of kindness at the passing of Howard. Also, Pennock and Butter­ worth Hospitals and staff, the Hastings Ambulance Service and Police Department for their prompt services. A very special thanks to Don and Joan Haywood and Pal Cain for their immediate help. To Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Home, and to Rev. Michael J. Anton for his comforting words, and Dr. DeWitt for all his help. God Bless You All Ruth E. Bclson, wife Dr. & Mrs. Marlin L. Riemann _______ Carl & Mary Bclson FALL SHOPPING BUS TOURS sponsored by Hastings AFS: Saturday, October 8, Lighthouse Outlet Mall, Michi­ gan City, S25. Saturday, November 5, Watertower Place, Chicago, S30. For info and rcservations, 945-5302.__________ CARD OF THANKS We thank those who were able to come to our 50th wedding anniversary open house Septem­ ber 11th. Thanks to those who sent the many cards and those who assisted to make this occassion a happy one for us. Maude and Keith Yerty CARD OF THANKS The family of Gerald anu Kathryn Potter would like to thank all those friends and neighbors who were so kind, thoughtful and supportive at the time of our parents deaths. A special thank you goes to the Women of the Woodland United Methodist Church, the Hastings and Lake Odessa Rescue Squads, the staff at Pennock Hospital Emergency Room, Dr. Atkinson, Pastor Bob Kersten of Woodland United Mcthosist Church and Gary Koops of Koops Funeral Chapel. We will always remember your love and caring. Robert and Marcia (Potter) Jewell Family Michael Potter and Family Stephen and Carol Potter Family Phillip and Nancy Potter Family James and Pat Potter Family Chip and Debra (Potter) Wilson Family Cecil and Gladys (Hynes) BALTIMORE TERRACE available lots for rent 945-3734 VISA/MASTERCARD. US CHARGE Guaranteed. Regard­ less of credit rating. Call now! 213-925-9906 cxL U1893. t oininunity Notices COMMUNITY ANNOUNCE­ MENT: The regular monthly board meeting of the Bany County Community Mental Health Services will be held on Thursday, September 22, 1988 at 8 a.m., in the Conference Room. Any interested person is invited to attend. H anted OLD ORIENTAL RUGS Wanted. Any size or condition. Call 1-800-443-7740. / nr Sale 1978 PARKWOOD MOBILE HOME, 14x70, 2 BEDROOMS, FRONT KITCHEN WITH BAY WINDOW, 8x10 DECK, WATER SOFTENER/ PURIFIER INCLUDED, $9,800 OR BEST. CALL 948-8092 OR 945-9315. FOR SALE: 11 ft. Coachmen truck camper, self contained with shower, sleeps four with many extras. $1,850. 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Mill St., Hast­ ings, Ml. 49058.___________ BABYSITTER WANTED: Mature, responsible, non smok­ ing woman over age 30 to occa­ sionally babysit for 2 children ages 4 & 1 in my home; Some occasional over nights; Must have own transpdrtaion. Call 945-5578,_________________ BE A WINNER WITH MERRI-MAC. Three demon­ strators needed to represent our 100% guaranteed line of gifts, toys, home decor and Christmas items. Great FREE KIT prog­ ram, up to 25% comm., bonuses, prizes. No investment, deliver­ ing, collecting. Car and phone necessary. Call FREE 1-800-992-1072. DIRECTOR: A County level Substance Abuse Agnccy providing comprehensive services is excepting resumes for Executive Director. Position will include administrative, supervisory and thearapy duties. Equivalent of MA in a human services field and 4 years of experience in thearapy and/or administrative capacities arc required. Salary commensurate with experience. Reply to Bany County Substance Abus; Services, Attention Albert Francik Chairman, 220 W. Court St, Hastings, MI. by Sept. 23,1988. B.C.S.A.S. is an Equal Oppor­ tunity Employer. HOMEMAKERS EARN OVER $10 PER HOUR PART-TIME. Earn free Hawaiian trip. Free training. Commission up to 25%. Highest hostess awards, no delivering or collecting, no handling or service charge. Over 800 dynamic items - toys, gifts, home decor and Christmas decor. For free catalog, call friendly home parties, 1-800-227-1510.___________ MOM - Christmas Around the World wants you to be a demon­ strator. Earn $8 or more per hour in your spare time. Choose your own hours. No investment, no collection, no delivery, FREE kit, free training. Start now and work til December. A great job; meet interesting people, cam bonuses; free trip to HAWAII possible. Call now for details. GLORIA, 948-9018 or DEB 945-2326._________________ NEED EXTRA MONEY ? Who doesn’t Come along and join the fun working for House of Lloyd. The line includes 480 country items, candles, home decor, toys, and Christmas deco­ rations. No investment No deliveries or collections. FREE supplies. 616-795-7133, 616-367-4967, 517-852-9592. PERMANENT PART TIME factory jobs available morning and afternoon shifts. 20 hour a week work schedule. Apply at Hastings MESC Office located in City Hall, Hastings.______ SPECIALIZED FOSTER CARE: Do you have room in your heart and home to be a foster parent for a developmen­ tally disabled child? Our child­ ren are physically and mentally impaired and may have beha­ vioral problems or high health risk needs. Excellent intensive care rates are paid. For informa­ tion please call Jan at Lutheran Social Services. 616-281-3510. WANTED: Babysitter in my Hastings home, must be 23 or older responsible woman and have own transportation. 945-5244 or 623-5874. Hustness Services FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Shirley.___________________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 Lost <£ Found FOUND: in vacinity of St. Rose, beautiful tiger kitten, approx. 5 or 6 months old, well cared for, loving and friendly. Must find home or can be adopted. Will be at pound after Monday. Call between 9 & 3 & after 8, 945-2402. Lower numbers shouldn’t affect band, choir programs Lower numbers of participants in the Hastings band and vocal music programs this fall probably will not have a big effect on either program, said directors of the music classes. A one-hour decrease in the school day because of budget cuts has meant iess flex­ ibility for student schedules. All students had to eliminate one class from their schedules, and in many cases band or music were the first to go. High school choir has the largest decline — from about 140 students last year to 56 this year. But vocal music teacher Patricia Aumick said she is not discouraged. “It's a smaller sound, but it's a very good sound when you consider the number.” she said. "It's wonderful. I was really afraid the number of students would affect the quality, but it's not." Aumick added that because of the reduction in the schedules, the students in choir are "there because they want to be." Students in choir must pay a $40 pay-toparticipate fee for extra-curricular activities such as honors choir, solo and ensemble, and festivals. The Christmas and spring concerts arc part of the regular vocal music program and do not have a pricetag. Aumick said the money does not seem to be a factor in the number of students in music this year. She said she was afraid lhe five-hour day would have a negative impact on the students, but said she thought they have adjusted well. "I don't think choir has died or anything. It's just smaller." she said. Despite a drop from about 120 band students last year to 98 this year, band direc­ tor Joseph LaJoye said his high school and middle school bands are "instrumentally still Smaller numbers has not hurt the quality of sound In the Hastings High School choir directed by Patti Aumick. very balanced." The number of middle school band par­ ticipants has increased from lust year, he said, with 43 in the eighth grade band and 45 in the seventh grade. "We're very pleased with the start of the year.” said LaJoye. "The students arc work­ ing very diligently and it's working out very well so far.” Band students at both levels had to pay $47 to participate. High schoolers had to pay $65 for summer band camp. LaJoye agreed that money was not a deter­ rent for students who wanted to participate in band. Middle school choir and sixth grade band are taught as classroom courses and students do not have to pay any fees to take those classes. ‘ County commissioners reject offer for former 4-H camp byElnineGilbert Gilbert byElaine The sale of the former 4-H Camp, located south of Iroquois Trail fronting Algonquin Lake, has become a complicated legal matter that has the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners "distressed." After meeting in closed session Tuesday with Prosecutor Judy Hughes, commissioners voted 6-0 to reject the County 4-H Council's offer to get the camp back into its possession. (Commissioner P. Richard Dean, an Algon­ quin Lake resident, abstained.) Last month the board had approved a pro­ posal from the Algonquin Lake Community Association (ALCA) to buy the eight-acre Birth Announcements: IT’S A GIRL Gerald and Stephanie Joseph of Delton, Sept. 4. 1:41 p.m., 7 lbs.. 9W ozs. Dawn Hartwell and William S. DeRoos of Hastings, Sept. 7. 10:54 p.m., 6 lbs., 9 ozs. Randolph and Angelia Rice of Freeport, Sept. 7. 4:32 p.m., 5 lbs., 11M ozs. Tamara Holroyd and William Davis Jr. of Martin. Sept. 10. 11:55 a.m. 6 lbs.. 2'6 ozs. Cameron and Anna Earl of Hastings. Sept. 14. 3:39 a.m.. 7 lbs.. 6V4 ozs. Kesley Elizabeth Gray, bom Sept. 6 at 10:07 a.m. at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. 7 lbs., 13 ozs., 21 ¥> inch long to Hal and Julie Gray of Hastings. Ashely Cheri. bom Aug. 13 at Borgess Hospital. Kalamazoo, to Craig and Kimberly Smith of Kalamazoo. 7 lbs., 10 ozs. 19 inches long. Proud grandparents are Doug and Sue Smith of Hastings and Dennis and Jane Aroney of Bridgeman. James and Gina Stevenson of Freeport, Sept. 14. 8:22 a.m., 7 lbs., 6U ozs. IT‘S A BOY Paul and Tina (Hager) Teike of Levering. Petoskey, are pleased to announce the birth of their son Trevin Michael on Aug. 23 at Nor­ thern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. Trevin weighed 7 lbs., 3 ozs. and was 189i inches long. Proud grandparents are Walter and Waneta Teike of Levering, Bill Hager of Woodland and Myrt Hager of Nashville. Andrew and Susan Phenix are the proud parents of Zachary Adam Phenix, who was bom on Aug. 23. weighing 9 lbs., 1416 ozs. Zachary's grandparents are Hal and Joyce E. Lynne of White Cloud. Charles and Nancy Johnson of Hastings. Sept. 7. 8:22 a.m.. 8 lbs., 10 ozs. Richard and Lynne Hilton of Middleville. Sept. 8. 9:30 a.m., 8 lbs.. 7M ozs. John and Barbara Leinaar of Hastings. Sept. 11. 8:36 a.m., 8 lbs., 1V4 ozs. parcel, which includes buildings and a swimming pool, for $40,000. However, because of a 1985 agreement bet­ ween the county and the 4-H Council, the council has lhe "first right of refusal” in any sale proposal regarding the county-owned property, which means the council could cither accept ALCA's offer or purchase the property itself for the same price. The council Aug. 17 voted unanimously to exercise its right of first refusal and offered to purchase the property for ALCA's negotiated price. However. Commissioner Carolyn Col­ eman, chairwoman of the board's county facilities and property committee, said “Wc feel that they did not meet the conditions (of ALCA’s offer). “We’ve really been upset because we have been unable to have any contact with the 4-H Council. There's been no interchange. This is extremely distressing to us." Coleman said. County Coordinator Judy Peterson said the county is rejecting the council's offer because it does not contain a provision that 4-H will provide liability insurance or maintain the land. In addition, she said, the council did not agree to restrict the property's use in a man­ ner consistent with park and open space plan­ ning for at least 35 years, as ALCA proposed. Nor did the 4-H Council say it would split any proceeds above the purchase price if it resold the land for a profit within those 35 years, as ALCA agreed to do. The county originally acquired lhe Algon­ quin Lake property in 1940 from the state, said Peterson. It probably was returned to the state for unpaid taxes and then offered to the county, she speculated. The 4-H Council had previously operated a 4-H camp, investing in buildings and a pool and other improvements, at the site for about 30 years until it was clos­ ed in 1981 due to a lack of funding and the desire to be free of the camp’s liability. The property was turned over to the county’s Parks and Recreation Commission in 1985 in an agreement between the county, the 4-H Council and Michigan State University’s Cooperative Extension Service, which par­ ticipated in operation of the camp for a time. The agreement provides for the 4-H Council and the county to split proceeds of the sale on a 50-50 basis and gives the 4-H Council the first right of refusal of any purchase by an out­ side party. When contacted Tuesday afternoon, 4-H Council President Dorothy Royal said she had not been contacted yet about the board's deci­ sion earlier that day to reject the council's purchase offer. "I don't think they can do it." Royal said. ****************** J HELP WANTED J * Full-time Nurse Needed * ? ...for busy doctor’s office In Hastings v - area. Excellent benefits. Reply to ... * Ad #340 £ * c/o Hastings Reminder £ * £ P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 * ****************** RESPIRATORY THERAPY TECHNICIAN Credentialled individuals for part-time positions in the Cardiopulmonary Department. Would possibly be willing to train individuals with patient care experience. Contact: Mark Olmsted. RRT Cardiopulmonary Director PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W Green St. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone: 948-3120 "We "We have have the the right right of of f.rsr first refusal." refusal." The council did not approve ALCA's offer because "the price was too low," she said. "The swimming pool is worth more than their offer (of $40,000) and that does not allow for the property and buildings. There's a lot out there." Reportedly the camp is valued at $200,000. Royal also said she thought ALCA should have been required lo pay interest on the pur­ chase price. The county board had accepted ALCA's offer to make annual payments of $2,000 for five years, with the remaining balance due afterward, with no interest. Peterson said the county agreed to the no­ interest clause because the property’s use would include the public. She also said the county was anxious to be free of the former camp's liability. Pending final approval of the purchase. ALCA had planned to rent the lodge for such public uses as wedding receptions, a place for the community's young people to go and for association meetings. Royal said the council had not made definite plans about what it would do with the property if it regains the camp. "We have to do one thing at a time. As soon as we could gel it back, wc were going to make decisions about what we're going to do with it." she said. Don Murdoch, the ALCA member who negotiated the property sale with county, said he was "very surprised" when he learned that 4-H wanted the camp again. Murdoch said ALCA has "spent a lot on at­ torney fees and gone to a lot of meetings" in its attempt to purchase the property. He also noted that extensive funds would be needed to make repairs at the former camp. "The well is completely shot and wc need to secure the pool (for liability purposes). "I don't know what's going to happen. We’ll proceed from there... We're excited (about the prospects of owning the former camp). I hope it works out. I hope there’s no hard feelings involved.” he said. To promote communications, a letter is be­ ing sent to 4-H leaders and "friends" by the county board. Commissioners arc "distressed" with the action taken by lhe council to exercise its first right of refusal "especially since Cooperative Extension personnel at Michigan State prefer- red that they not eternise .he rich, red that they not exercise the right, the letter said, noting that the counci would have to pay the county half of the negotiated price if it keeps the land. “Wc arc profoundly disappointed that the 4-H Council refused the county’s offer to meet with them and discuss this matter," the board’s letter said. “For approximately a month, attempts were made by the board to meet with the council and/or the executive committee, to no avail. W: would have liked the opportunity to explain the sales agreement before accepting the offer, and especially before the council took ac:ion. "Third, we are distressed by various statements circulating in the community that arc not accurate and would easily have been settled by a face-to-face meeting between the 4-H Council and members of the board of commissioners. “Fourth, wc are concerned that the county f will still be subject to liability claims unless ' the county takes steps to sever any financial tics with the 4-H program,” the letter said. The board also noted that the sales agree­ ment submitted to the county by the council's attorney does not include the same terms and conditions as were negotiated with the ALCA. "Finally, wc arc concerned That both the county and 4-H will suffer from this type of misunderstanding. It «s uncommonly hard to erase the scars that strong emotions can cause," the letter said. The board also urged 4 H people to contact county commissioners if they have any ques­ tions regarding the matter. The council's attorney Bruce Gee was not available for comment Wednesday. There s lots to do and see.at HOME! Spend the weekend in Barry County! H COUNTRY FOLK ART SHOW & SALE 12 MONTH CD 8.00% SEPTEMBER 16, 17, 18, 1988 PIONEER BANK QR8NDCENTER North Branch I 800 622 1888 313 6R8 3051 GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. Ill THE ■IHUTIFUl the iMowra rout en wow in nu coomwr fintuww OVER 100 OONUTT pout NNTISNm FWOtl NCNOU TNI COONTTT Interiors Retail Salesperson Wanted: Some decorating knowledge and skills re­ quired as well as a pleasant personality to sell floor coverings, window treatments, wall­ paper, ceramic tile, countertop and related products. About 30 hours per week including some Friday evenings and Saturdays. Exper­ ience a plus, however, we will train the right person. Apply in writing to: DECORATOR SALES P.O. Box C, Hastings, Michigan 49058 pentry !x»m loft an waiarcotora. nanoang. -MWlQigt: floofctolha. " O Boa 1 11 OnonvUW. Ml 48462 Betty Long 313-634-4151 Rhonda Hilliker 313-634-4153 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-09-22.pdf 66a46a34fae6d4c75e54d5effe327693 PDF Text Text ‘ St. ^ngs, hi. 4905g ...wrap 1 ons shooting tor 4th straight Old-time skills relived in festival See Story, Page 4________ See Story, Page 10 Striker House on selling block Soo Story, Page 2 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY Broadside collision kills local woman Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 'ecp 9 2 £80 Th<r 'r, " '; « i;' CHURCH STREET - A 2S-yMr-aU Hmiip woman waa killed and two men won injured Tueaday al(M io a two«« accMM oanli of Hastings Dd.llrlCl VOLUME 133. NO. 39___________________________________________________ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. 1988 “ price 25’ $1.5 million grant sought for work on Doster Road by Etafoe Gilbert The late of future economic development in southwest Barry County and the immediate safety of drivers on Doster Road may hinge on whether the County Road Commission receives a $1.5 million state grant to com­ pletely reconstruct and resurface Doster Road. The road commission’s application for state funding notes that the State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center, located at Pine Lake in the county’s southwest comer, is con­ sidering plans to build a “wellness center," which could create about 40 jobs. Without the proposed upgrading of 4.39 miles of Doster Road, however, the project will either not move forward or will be located elsewhere, the fund application said. Robert Leneway, program developer for STIRC, said the wellness center has been discussed as a possibility in the organization’s long-range planning. "One of oar future directions under con­ sideration is the opportunity to extend our facilities to corporations that might need wellness training," Leneway said. . However, before a wellness center could be operated, Leneway said adequate sewers, roads and zoning would have to be in place. If the Doster Road project docs receive funding, it would take about five years for the wellness center concept to be implemented, if a deci­ sion is made to proceed with such plans, he said. No new building construction would be involved in the project. STIRC, operated by a branch of the Michigan Department of Education, is a residential vocational school for disabled adults. The complex is the second largest comprehensive training center in the United States. Doster Road "needs to be improved for the safety of our students and staff," Leneway said. County Road Commission Engineer­ Manager Jack Kineman, who wrote the grant for the Doster Road project, said he has been told the decision on the funding will be made in late October. See ROAD FUNDS, page 11 Hastings schools to borrow $350,000 by Kathleen Scott Hastings Area Schools will take out a $350,000 loan against expected state aid funds to cover expenses until winter tax revenues start to come in. The Hastings Board of Education Monday nnanimnnsly agreed tobosrow the money, for no more than 74 days. Bids will be solicited at the end of October or early November to borrow the money, beginning Nov. 21. In discussions with banking officials, school administrators were assured that the interest rate on such a loan would not likely exceed 8 percent SupL Cart Scboessel estimated that the STATE REQUIREMENT STATE MINIMUM English, four years 65% Mathematics 45% Science, three years s ,j 45% Social Studies: \' 55% Computer Education 5% Foreign language, vocational education, practical arts or any combination 25% Health and/or physical education 15% Fine or performing arts 10% HASTINGS’ TOTAL 86% 56% 68% 75% 8% 78% 34% 18% interest would total $4^00 or a Utile higher, depending on the length of the loan. He said the district plans to pay bock the full amount in one payment The system's reveaae now stands at $10,124,899, with expenditures being $10,120485. Those figures will change after earollmeat is verified in the fourth Friday count sections of 50-minute classes per day, rather than the required six. In other business: The board agreed to apply for a deferral of deadline of May 9, 1989. Following stale regulations, Hastings schools have been inspected for asbestos three or four times, ■aid SchoesseL its Oct. 12 deadline for an asbestos management plan, and will ask for a later See SCHOOLS, page 11 The district borrowed $350,000 last year for the first time in four years. The district had taken out loans for several years until the summer tax collection program was begun. Last year, because of cuts at the stale level and lite state aid payments from Lansing, Hastings schools had to borrow to pay bills. This year the d istrict is short on funds and -money will run out until we receive December tax revenues,** Schoessel said. He added that if either of the district’s prior two millages had passed, borrowing money would not have been necessary. Schoessel said the school could borrow against anticipated state aid or anticipated tax revenues, and recommended that the board opt for the former since it requires less paperwork. The board had to make a decision this week in order to begin filing papers with the state. A final recommendation will go before the board at its regular November meeting. Board Vice President Larry Haywood said the board should build up its fund balance so if borrowing is necessary in the future, the Vrwluli at me HMk* Aiea Mort Dinrict whoylaa m waa jaaeniaenfc'a tpemal etatiaa aoaa be ngiaiond by Monday. school can borrow from itself. "I guess I've never really been in favor of us regularly borrowing money," said Haywood. The district could recieve $150,084 in state aid Incentive funding for meeting special requirements at the early elementary Votan oto live la*e ofey oT Hntiatp and high school levels. Hastings will be awarded $14 for each of its 3,411 full-time students for averaging less than 25 pupils per classroom in kindergarten through the third grade. Hastings has a ratio of 24.1 All ana voaen alm may refiner at a Secntaiy of State driver'! Ucemc iMWOMS- School officials by taw are not permit­ ted to register voters, and no regittralions will be taken the day of the special election. students for every teacher. An additional $30 would go to the district for having six periods of 50-minute classes each day at the high school and for meeting minimum enrollment requirements in certain subject areas at the high school. Those requirements and Hastings’ current levels are as follows: (See Box Above) The board will apply for a waiver, allowing the district to continue to receive funds even though the high school has five Signs of the season While squirrels outside are gathering nuts, and leaves are readying for their fall to earth, Mark Henderson paints a picture of a squirrel to decorate the halls of Northeastern Elementary with signs of fall. Henderson and his schoolmates In Wendy Frame's class have painted leaves and bountiful ap­ ple trees already as art projects, and the furry orown squirrels are another indication that fall is officially here. Changes in mobile home placement is hearing topic Those who have opinions on the placement of single-wide mobile homes in Barry County may want to attend a Barry County Manning Commission public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Commissioners’ Room on the second floor of the County Annex Building, 117 S. Broadway in Hastings. As a starting point for the discussion, three proposed amendments to the county zoning ordinance will be presented, said County Planning Director Linda Anderson. The proposals, drawn up by the ordinance revision committee, cover three frequent citizen requests currently not covered in the zoning ordinance, she said. The County/Planning/Zoning/Building of­ fice has been receiving about 10 requests per day for single-wide mobile home placements. The requests, Anderson said, usually involve one of three concerns: —Replacement of a single-wide mobile home, which is nonconforming, with another single wide. —Putting single-wide mobile homes on private lots. —Temporarily placing single-wide mobile homes on lots with an existing residence to house elderly or disabled family members or family members temporarily unable to afford another housing option. The three issues are just in the talking stage as far as any future changes are concerned, Anderson said. "This is just a first step to get people in­ volved. We want to involve as many people as possible...It (the public hearing) doesn’t mean the ordinance will be changed. "We want to hear both sides (pros and cons of the proposed mobile home ordinance ammendments) to get more information to mesh with the results of the citizens* survey (con­ ducted last summer by the County Futuring Committee)," Anderson said. As the county zoning ordinance, which covers 11 townships, is currently written, on­ ly replacements of non-conicnr.ing mobile homes have a chance of being approved. Such "continuance of use" is now approved or denied by the zoning board of appeals. The proposed ordinance would give the zoning ad­ ministrator the authority to approve or deny replacement and would be especially valuable in cases where such homes are destroyed by wind or fire, she said. The other two frequent requests — for tem­ porary placement for elderly and disabled and placing single-wide mobile homes on private lots — are not allowed at all under the current ordinance, Anderson said. Temporary placement of single-wide mobile homes on lots that already have a dwelling are denied in all cases, except when reconstruction of a principal structure is tak­ ing place. Consequently, as it stands now. residents can’t even apply for temporary mobile home placement for the elderly, disabled and other disadvantaged immediate family members because those reasons are not on the special use permit list, she said. If that is changed by the proposed amend­ ment. nothing will be automatic, Anderson stressed. Approval of temporary placement will re­ quire a green light from the County Planning Commission, if the proposal is approved. Another proposal for discussion is the addi­ tion of a new zoning district in the ordinance to make it possible for townships and in­ dividuals to rezone property for mobile homes, if they choose. “We want to in volve as many people as possible...It (thepublic hearing) doesn’t mean the ordinance will be changed." - und, Andwson However, Anderson again stressed that nothing automatic is intended or implied in the proposal and that the county would not be designating land for that purpose. As with all rezoning, public hearings would be held and the Barry County Board of Commissioners would have to approve the change before it would become effective. "We may never use it (the amendment for a new zoning district), but if townships and a group of individuals wanted it, it would be available.” That zoning district could allow mobile home placements on lots around some of the lakes, if approved, or in the middle of a township, for example. "The more input we get, the better off we’re going to be.” Anderson said. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 22, 1988 Historic Striker House on selling block again by David T. Young The Historic Striker House in Hastings, once the home of a Michigan Secretary of State, is on the selling block again. Maria "Chi Chi" and Everett Bieber, present owners, have decided to sell the 104-year-old Queen Anne-style house, located at the comer of Jefferson and Court streets, and they say they have a couple of prospective buyers in the two weeks it has been available. The Biebers purchased the Striker House with the scraped and cleaned the wJlpaper. Chi Chi said she had picked out curtains She said she and her husband are not happy with having to give up on the house. "We didn't want to sell it, it took a lol of and wallpaper, but she hadn't yet ordered thought," she said. "We’re pretty discouraged by a lot of things. But we felt the best thing said. “The building is stable and there are no "1 wasn't about to argue churches," Chi Chi said. to do is to sell it." The Biebers learned last spring that their second request for a liquor license was turned down. in 1984. They made plans to restore it and to They later planned to put offices in the house, but were told it "wouldn't be a good open an international restaurant They were able to restore the outside of idea," Chi Chi said. the building and had started work inside, but their plans for the restaurant were halted when they failed twice to get a liquor license. On one occasion when they applied, the bowling alley in Hastings received the license instead. When they applied for another kind of license, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission in Lansing denied it because the house is located too close to two leaks." As for what will happen to the house, she now designated as a historic site by the Michigan Historical Society. From 1972 to 1984, however, it essentially sat idle. LeRoy Darwin purchased it in 1973 and intended to restore it. In 1980, Doug and Kathy McLeod had the same intentions. Both attempts were unsuccessful. said that will beup tb its next owners. The historic structure was built in 1885 Meanwhile, in 1978 the Barry County Historical Society's Preservation Committee for its occupant, Daniel Striker, who at one time was Michigan's Secretary of Slate. He died in 1898, but his wife, Sarah, continued conducted a study on what could be done to them. "The restoration putside is complete," she to live there until her death in 1915. The house served as the first site of restore the structure. The Biebers bought the Striker House from Meisenbach. Despite all the work the Biebers put into Victorian-style centennial farm in the Middleville area, stripped all of the paint on Pennock Hospital, from 1916 to 1923, and the house, Chi Chi said that work wasn't it was a convalescent home, owned by Corn wasted. the outside of the house to determine what the original colors were. They found them to DeWitt, from 1947 to 1963. Over many years it also was home to "This house is not going to deteriorate like it did before," she said. "When we be three shades of green and a deep burgundy. After stripping away the old paint, they many families. One family, the Caukinses, rented some rooms between 1929 and 1943. bought it, our architect told us that if we applied the original colors. Indoors, the Biebers cleaned all the After the convalescent home was closed, the house was idle for five years until E. J. house is there and it won't have to be torn woodwork with oil and restained it. They also did some work on the ceilings and Meisenbach bought it in 1968. down like it would have if nothing had been In 1972, the house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and it is done." The couple, which owns and lives in a churches. f South Jefferson STREET NEWS would have bought it two years later, it wouldn't have been worth touching. Now the 9991 PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE ’445 IMMEDIATE DENTURE ‘335 UPPERDENTURE ’265 PARTIAL DENTURE ’335 Motion to drop charge against ex-chief denied -AU toeih ond materials used EVENTS 1. Crop Walk - Sunday, September 25. The annual Crop Walk is this Sunday in Hastings. Sunday is the perfect day for you to gather friends and family, get some pledges and walk, jog, crawl or skip along the route. As an incentive, Little Bucky pledges 10* a mile to ail who complete the walk. Remember that 25% of the proceeds go to Love, Inc. and the balance to feed the hungry worldwide. Call 945-3025 or 948-9555 for more info. Get Involved. 2. Give blood at two Barry County Rad Cross Blood Banks this month. This Thursday (September 22) give at the VFW Hall In Mid­ dleville from noon until 6 p.m. Delton has its blood drive on Wednesday. September 28, from 1 until 7 at St. Ambrose Church. Visit Bosley’s after you give and we will treat you to a Snickers bar to help you recover. 3. National Singles Week - September 18-24. Stage a singles shopping excursion on South Jefferson this week. You bring the singles and we will provide munchies and pop for all who attend. (Lirhlt 20). 4. Tolkien Wook - September 20-26. Visit Bosley’s and tell us who Frodo and Bilbo Baggins are and get a 50* Gift Certificate. If you don't know, check it out at the Hastings Public Library, your information source In Barry County. (Limit 20, all ages). 5. National Hunting and Robing Day - September 24. Show us the results of a hunting or fishing trip you took and get a $1.00 gift certificate. (Limit 10). 6. National Good Neighbor Day - September 25. Go next door and greet your neighbor on this day. 7. “JoHy Roil” Morton's Birthday - September 20. Play us a composition written by Mr. Morton from our soapbox this week, your choice of in­ strument, and we will give you a $3.00 gift cer­ tificate. Bring us a half-dozen homemade jelly rolls this week and get the same. (Limit 5) 8. International Banana Festival - September 21-24. Bring us your favorite banana dessert, enough for four, and get a $3.00 gift certificate OR sing and dance the “Chiquita Banana Song” on our soapbox and get a $3.00 cer­ tificate. (Limit 10) 9. Schwenkfeldor Thanksgiving - September 24. We are hungry for turkey surprise this week. Bring us a dish and get a $3.00 gift certificate. Real turkey, please, none of that processed stuff. 10. Persimmon Festival - September 19-24. Bring us some persimmon from your tree this week and get a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5). 11. Checkers Day - September 23. Do you remember the names of Abe Lincolns’, Hany Trumans' and FDR s’ dogs? 12. Sweepers are their business, their only business at Hastings Sweeper Shop on South Jefferson Street. (Gift certificate* are limited to one peraon per month and, unteM otherwise stated, to those 18 or okter.) AT BOSLEYS THIS V -EK 1. Little Bucky celebrates Nr.io.ial Pickled Pep­ per Week (September 22 - October 1) by hav­ ing a sale this week. If you think the buck is pickled when you see his low prices every week, please be assured he is very sober when he chooses his pepper hot bargains for our Reminder ad. 2. Cards for the October Holidays, Boss's Day, Sweetest Day, Mother-in-Law Day, Halloween and Little Bucky's Birthday are now on display in our Sentiment Shop. 3. To make room for Christmas merchandise, our Pause Gift Shop offers any stuffed animal in stock at 20% off this week. Don't miss this op­ portunity to shop for Christmas giving. 4. Our pharmacists are here to dispense your prescriptions until 8 p.m. on Monday through Friday, until 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 until 1 every Sunday. 5. Hastings has It— QUOTE: "Life is a zon In a jungle." — Peter De Vries BOSLEY V — SOUTH JEFFERS-UN STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINC.S — »4S-M» 'Our on promises lab provides individual < efficient service. ’Free denture consultation 8 examination. (616) 455-0810 •L.O. Himabaugh DD5 ■D.D While DOS •G. AAancewkz DOS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids WET BASEMENT? X SYSTEM w The Waterpoofing Alternative 1 800 643 4232 UNCONDITIONAL LIFETIME WARRANTYI Hydroflo System Warrants your Basement against leakage for the Life of the Structure, Regardless of Ownership. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A court motion to set aside one of two pen­ ding charges against ex-Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain was denied Monday in Barry County Circuit Court. Defense attorney A. Ray Kalliel argued that a charge of assault with intent to commit sex­ ual penetration, filed jn July 1987. was im­ proper because no evidence had been presented that the victim had suffered serious injury or illness. But Judge Richard M. Shuster accepted the argument of Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley, who said the victim’s injuries did not have to be long-term or extreme in order for Cain to be charged on that count. In addition tojhe^assault charge. Cain, 42, faces a charge of-second-degree criminal sex­ ual conduct. The two charges arise from the same alleged incident with a 27-ycar-old woman in July 1987. In circuit court Monday afternoon, Kalleil said police reports that the victim had a small red mark after the alleged attack was insuffi­ cient to warrant the assault charge. The law, Kalli^L saifi., requires extensive . bodily 1iami beyond-injury resulting from the act. he said. • • ( “We felt there was insufficient injury to bind over (to circuit court) on the second of­ fense." he said. Secondly. Kalliel said, the victim said at the preliminary exam in 1987 that she was ac­ quainted with Cain and had accompanied him willingly the night of the supposed attack. “The defendant testified she had a prior relationship with Mr. Cain. They had a sexual relationship," Kalliel said. But Crowley, who said the victim suffered buises to her neck and breast area, said the matter was for the jury to decide. “We differ with Mr. Kalliel's interpretation that there has to be illness that is long-term or extreme," Crowley said. A pre-trial hearing before Judge Hudson E. Deming is scheduled for Wednesday in circuit court. No trial date has been set. Cain, who was not rehired as Middleville police chief in May 1987. could face max­ imum penalties of 15 years in prison on the second-degree criminal sexual conduct charge and a possible sentence of up to 10 years on the assault charge. Originally scheduled for trial in November 1987. trial was delayed pending an appeal fil­ ed by Kalliel after Deming ruled he would not admit testimony concerning Cain’s previous relationship with the victim. In April, the Michigan Court of Appeals overturned Deming’s ruling and remanded the case to circuit court. Cain, who is now employed in Grand Rapids, remains free on a $15,000 cash bond. He was given a two-week suspension without pay in early May 1987 after he was arrested on charges of receiving wage .kickbacks from one of his officers and for at­ tempting to cmbczzlt village funds. He received probationary sentence in February for the wage kickback charge and was ordered to pay fines, court costs and make restitution. The embezzlement charge was later dismissed. In March, Cain received a second proba­ tionary sentence for admitting to driving an untitled truck while under the influence of alcohol. He also received a probationary sentence and was ordered to pay a fine. That charge arose from incidents that oc­ curred the same night as the alleged criminal sexual conduct. Cosmetologist wonted Call ... 945-M44 or 3S7-417S The 104-year-old Striker House is up for sale again. After nearly four years of restoration efforts and unsuccessful plans to turn the historic structure Into a restaurant, Chi Chi and Everett Bieber have decided to put it on the market. Carr will face sentencing on murder conviction Oct. 3 Lake Odessa man William Edward Carr Jr., who was convicted late last month on two counts of felony murder, is scheduled to face sentencing in Ionia County Circuit Court Oct. 3 by Judge Charles W. Simon Jr. Carr was found guilty Aug. 24 of bludgeon­ ing to death his stepmother. Sandra Carr, 41, of 621 Jordan Lake St. in Lake Odessa, last December. According to testimony during his trial. Carr entered his parents* home at about 10 a.m. Dec. 14 while a runaway from a minimum security halfway house in Grand Rapids, raped his stepmother and beat her V) death with his fists, her crutch and a shotgun barrel. He then took money from her purse before fleeing town in a stolen vehicle. Police eventually caught up with Carr in West Unity, Ohio, where he confessed to the killing, Michigan State Police Det. Sgt. Gerald Moeggemborg testified. Carr was found guilty of first-degree felony murder, resulting from criminal sexual con­ duct and first-degree murder committed in the perpetration or the attempted perpetration of a larceny. Ionia County Prosecutor Gary Gabry said the conviction calls for a mandatory sentence of life in prison. Meanwhile, Carr faces other charges in Kent County for the rape and abuduction of a Grand Rapids woman. That incident allegedly occurred after his escape from the Grand Rapids Correctional Center. Band’s Washington, D.C. fundraising campaign underway The Hastings Saxons’ Marching Band will be performing on the White House lawn at the U.S. Capitol, and at the Washington Monu­ ment next June as few of the highlights includ­ ed in the band's trip to Washington D.C. This trip will be a musical, learning and No one likes to be treated like a child. Even if they are a child. Yet that's exactly the way many in our society respond to people who are aging. unfortunately. There Are Some MsconcMUons ttout howto treat long Parents. Which is why not only older adults, but also their families need to share the responsibility in dealing with aging. At DeLano, we help people cope with the physical and/or emotional problems of aging by offering mutual counseling between family members. If you’d like more informa­ tion, call our new facility right across from the Borgess Medical Center at 349-4460. Because learning what to do for your parents at a time like this is probably one of the most important things you'll ever do. For them. As well as for you. travel experience for band students who are in grades 8-12 this year. Every member of the band will have the opportunity to take part in the trip as both band members and parents are working together to raise the total funds needed. One project well underway to help the band is the Band Booster’s car raffle. A total of 1,500 tickets at a cost of $15 each will be sold before the car is raffled Dec. 11, at 3 p.m., at the bands’ Christmas concert. Besides performing at the national capitol, the band members will visit many historical sites, have a first hand observation of tike three branches of government, and rill have the experience of attending a performance at either the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts or the. Ford Theatre. The trip is scheduled at the end of the 1988-89 school year so that students do not miss classes. "Undertaking and preparing for such a project is generating a great deal of en­ thusiasm and unity among the students, their families and our community." said Barbara Toburen. . "By supporting this endeavor we, the citizens of Hastings, are giving our young people an opportunity to showcase their talents and demonstrate their Saxon pride! . ..... miiiiiiim A Mortgage You Can Change as Things Change! A /arm mortgage plan you can manage' Call: Farm Credit Services 945-9415 535 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 22, 1988 — Page 3 Brothers plead guilty to charges of selling marijuana by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Two brothers who were the subject of an undercover police drug investigation earlier this year both pleaded guilty Monday to several charges arising from the investigation. Trial had been scheduled to begin Monday in Barry County Circuit Court for Howard P. Wymer. 28. and Timothy R. Wymer. 23. But each pleaded guilty to several offenses as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. Sentencing was set for Oct. 21 before Judge Richard M. Shuster. Believed by police to be long-time drug Reader urges voters reject millage again To the editor: Two times in the past, the voters of the Hastings Area School District have rejected the school millage. Now we will try it the third time. It seems to me that after the wonderful education we, the voters, have received in the Hastings school district, we must be con­ sidered stupid, how many times do you have to be told “no?" If you need to cut some comers, how many high paid football coaches do you have? How many for basketball, how many fortrack, ten­ nis, volleyban? I know you have a lot of them, is winning that important? If you will remember, the Michigan Lottery (and I voted for it) was put into being to help the schools; but we all know what has happen­ ed to all the money in the lottery. I pray and hope the millage will fail the third time. 1 fail to see where it is any worse for a few teachers to be laid off than it is to see a large industry close and let a large amount of people walking the streets and end up tak­ ing a low paid job if they are able to find one. We do not hear of any teachers taking cuts in pay. Floyd L. Miller Bellevue Ex-husband tells of ‘other side’ To the editor: In response to your “News Wrap" article of Sept. 15, “Charges filed in *rx-husband’s attack." I would like to inform the readers of the Hastings Banner of the inaccuracies that were printed in this story. On Aug. 31,1 was at my place of business. Woodland Shell Station (not at my residence, as printed in your article). My ex-wife, Debra Smith, had stopped to pick up our children, ages 11,9 and 4 for her Wednesday night visitation. She was approx­ imately I Yt hours late. She came in the station and insisted on tak­ ing the kids’ ten-speed bikes (which I purchas­ ed) with her for the next two months. I said “no." She became enraged, swearing profusely. Debra continued swearing at me, I told her to stop swearing in front of the kids and 1 shook my index finger in her face. At this point, with the children watching, she bit down on my finger and would not let go. As I tried to pull my finger out of her mouth, we both lost our balance, but she fell backwards onto some barricade planks near my service station, scraping her back. During the struggle, with my free hand, I did strike her once to get her to release my finger, which was now bleeding, from her teeth. In the interest of fair reporting, I thought your readers would like to know my side of the story. _. , Sincerely, Gary Allen Smith Woodland EMS personnel to be spotlighted this week Layoffs statement was misunderstood To the editor: No one individual, company or governmen­ tal unit can indefinitely spend more than in­ come. For years we, as a nation, have been doing this, and the results of inflation and its side effects have been tragic. A few years ago, J. Peter Grace, a very astute businessman, and some of his associates were appointed by the President to study government waste and means of correc­ ting it. This they did and found that just by eliminating areas of waste, that we could very possibly balance the budget. Somehow Congress seems reluctant to tackle this problem. As the individual citizen will ultimately bear the brunt of our unbalanced budgets, he is urged to contact the regional or Washington office of his respective Senators and Con­ gressmen. and urge them to re-examine the Grace Report and to support the practical budget-saving recommendations therein. Any additional information desired on this miner am be secured, wilhovl charge, by writing io: "War on Waste . 1511 K Slrecl. N W Suite 643. Washington. D.C. 20005; or pbotK toll-free. l-WO-USA-DEBT. Very truly yours. Harrison Plum Editor’s Notes. by David T. Young In just about every community in this fair Ionia, and I'm sure people in just about nation, there exists the problem of what can every community the approximate size of and should be done with young adults who Hastings deals with similar situations. A letter to the editor from Bob Christie last week concerned his feelings and thoughts about the upcoming school millage election and matters pertaining to our educational system in Hastings. His letter contained this paragraph: “A cer­ tain minister recently said that he has never seen anything so sad as when the teachers don't have a heckuva lot to do on weekend were told of their layoffs. I can't help but wonder where this man was when layoffs at Bliss-Foundry, Bliss Machine Shop, Metal Tile and others occurred in Barry County.” Since I am that "certain minister," I would like to give further explanation to the quoted reference. My comment was made at a school board meeting following the school millage defeat earlier this year. Unfortunately, that comment was placed in bold type, setting it off from the whole article about the board meeting. In effect, the captioning of that com­ ment removed it from its context. However, the article itself did accurately cany my whole statement. What I said was that I had been on the school board not yet a year, but had already experienced some sad occasions, such as suspension and expulsion of students, but that so far, the layoff of this many teachers and what it meant for our school system, was the saddest time. Especially in the lives of members of our congregation and friends in the community who were employees in those places of business referred to by Mr. Christie, I have felt the sadness of the layoffs. And I try to be understanding of the impact that makes on in­ dividual families. As a school board member, I am committed to the goal of continued and increasing quality education for our children and adults. Reaching that goal requires community suppon- Sincerely, Rev. Michael Anton Hastings Brent Wilber Regional Coordinator of EMS SWM Systems. Inc. Re-examination of Grace Report urged Meanwhile, police kept the Wymer houses under surveillance during the transactions. Immediately after making the purchases — which ranged from a quarter-ounce to a half pound — the buyer turned over the marijuana to waiting police officers. The street value of the four buys was $2,000, police said. Authorities repeated the process before simultaneously raiding both brothers' homes on Feb. 26. Police recovered a small amount of mari­ juana from one home and a “substantial quan­ tity" from the other home, an official said. A shotgun and documents that police said were records of drug transactions also were seized. The buyer, who cooperated with police in exchange for dismissal of one of his two pen­ ding court cases for selling marijuana, testified at the Wymer's preliminary exam in April that he went to Timothy’s house each time to purchase marijuana. If Timothy didn’t have enough at his house, he would go to Howard’s house. On one occasion, the buyer said, he visited Timothy at Howard's home. During that visit, he said he saw a large quantity of marijuana stuffed between three to four studs in a.p/all that had been partially opened up. He said Timothy told him there was about 40 pounds of marijuana hidden in the wall. In the Feb. 26 raid on the Wymers* home, money used for the four undercover purchases — which had been photocopied by police — was found at Timothy’s house, Police also recovered a sawed-off shotgun lying on the floor, plus a large bag of mari­ juana in a cloches hamper and a set of scales sitting on a desk in Howard’s bedroom. A large bag of marijuana found inside a blue nylon bag in the furnace room of the home also was picked up by authorities. In the living room, police found a small baggie of marijuana and records that they believe are of drug transactions. From Timothy Wymer’s house, police recovered a small amount of marijuana. Both remain free on $10,000 10-percent bonds while awaiting sentencing. To the editor: To the editor: The local spotlight should shine this week on the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel in Michigan. Every day. committed emergency medical specialists devote hours to saving lives and minimizing the effects of unforseen injuries. To honor them. Sept. 19 through Sept. 24 has been designated as Emergency Medical Services week. The emergency medical technicians, nurses, and physicians who pro­ vide prehospital and emergency room care throughout Michigan deserve a week in their honor...at least a week! This week gives us a chance to give something back to our emergency specialists. First, we can shine the spotlight on them and say "thanks”. They all have a difficult job and they do it well; in return, the rest of us can offer public acknowledgment that we ap­ preciate what they are doing. Second, and perhaps more important in their eyes, we can listen to their messages and heed their advice. If we do this, the benefits are great. We help them save lives, we give them fewer injuries to attend to. and may even give them a little spare time. So what are their messages? Wear safety belts. Obey speed limits. Don’t drink and drive. Develop safe pedestrian habits. Put our children in child safety seats. And call the emergency medical response phone number as soon as you spot an emergency. This is simple, sound advice. If we follow it. we help ourselves. If we follow it. we also can honor our EMS professionals. EMS teams - including fire/rescue. ambulance, and emergency room - deserve our attention and support. Think how often we call upon them to save our lives, to attend our injuries, and to protect us from future injury. “Thanks to all of you for your devotion to caring for when." Sincerely, dealers operating out of their homes. Howard Wymer, of 5028 S. Bedford Road, and Timothy Wymer, of 8198 S. Bedford Road, were arrested Feb. 26 by officials from the Barry County Sheriffs Department and Michigan State Police. Authorities used a Hastings resident to make four marijuana purchases from Timothy Wymer. Initially charged with delivery of mari­ juana. conspiracy to deliver marijuana, possession of a sawed-off shotgun, and possession of a firearm during a felony. Howard Wymer pleaded guilty to the con­ spiracy and sawed-off shotgun charges. The conspiracy charge is punishable by up to four years in prison and/or $10,000 in fines. The charge of possession of a sawed-off shotgun is a five-year felony offense. In court Monday, Howard Wymer admitted he agreed to supply his brother with marijuana for another transaction, but he said he did not know if the Timothy would be receiving money for the transaction. He also said he did not know his sawed-off shotgun was too short. “To my understanding, the barrel was not too short, it was the overall length," he said, adding he thought the gun was 25 K inches long. "I don’t recollect, but 1 think it was a quarter inch too short overall." Timothy Wymer originally was charged with five counts of delivery of marijuana and one count of conspiracy to delivery mari­ juana. As part of his plea agreement, he pleaded guilty to one of the five delivery charges and to the conspiracy to deliver charge. He told the court Monday that he did sell the marijuana, but said he could not remember how much he received for the deal. During the month-long investigation in February, police used a Hastings man arrested last fall on drug charges to make the four marijuana purchases from Timothy Wymer. As part of the process, known as a controll­ ed buy, the man was searched by police, given a concealed microphone, provided with money and sent to purchase the drug. evenings and weeknight summer evenings. This problem surfaced again most recently - However, most of the young people hanging young people petitioned city officials to out on the streets are old enough to beat the allow them to have a place to congregate at curfew rule, but not old enough to be night downtown. preoccupied with raising a family or some have parking in a These young adults are as diverse as to have trash barrels added in this area where they intend to congregate. society itself. Some are college students on These young adults, many of whom have and boredom by night. Many resort to "hanging out" just because they can't find a place to call their own during leisure something else to do and they don't want to hours. spend a lot of money going to larger metropolitan areas to hang out at malls. want to meet periodically with their own To be sure, some, probably a small kind to socialize and simply "do something" percentage, are looking for cheap thrills and rather than sit at home watching the tube. are at best nuisances and at worst criminals. But teens and recent high school graduates That element exists everywhere. gathering on the streets downtown during the prime-time hours of Friday and Saturday evenings is not a welcome sight to some Sh EDITOR’S NOTES, page 4 folks. David Snell Marsha Brown Hugo White There are law enforcement people who see such a public hangout as a great place for drug dealers and peddlers of alcohol to do their dirty work. They also see potential for vandalism, disorderly conduct and littering in situations where young people are bored just plain "hanging out" Michigan Extended Weather Forecast There are citizens who simply don't like to drive downtown on weekend nights and Thursday through Saturday see young adults standing around in groups LOWER PENINSULA in one place. It makes them nervous because citizens victims in dastardly schemes to Scattered showers Thursday and Friday. Partly cloudy Saturday. Highs in the mid­ liven things up a bit 60s to mid-70s Thursday. Cooling to the Hastings is far from being alone in having this problem. When I lived in Marshall I couldn't help but notice groups of young people hanging To the editor: out downtown and sitting on parked cars on On behalf of the West Michigan Chapter of the March of Dimes, we would like to express our appreciation to all of the walkers and volunteers who participated in WalkAmerica Sept. 17. More than $1,200 was raised to help the March of Dimes prevent birth defects, the nation’s number one child health problem. Credit for the success of WalkAmerica belongs entirely to the people of Barry Coun­ ty. Individuals, businesses, clubs and schools are rallied together to improve the health of future generations. We are especially in­ debted to the more than 20 walkers who participated. The money raised will go to support March of Dimes programs to prevent birth defects nationally and in Barry County. Local March of Dimes grants include S5.000 to the BarryEaton District Health Department to help strengthen community-based childbirth education. Thank you. Barry County, for your com­ mitment to giving every child a healthy start in life Sincerely. weekend nights and just about every night Patricia Osborn WalkAmerica Coorindator Grand Rapids Ban pit bulls? summer vacation. Some have jobs by day graduated from high school, don't really have They tend to be a gregarious lot. They PUBLIC OPINION: other commitment downtown area permitted after 10 p.m. and they think such bored youths could make March of Dimes ‘Walk’ raises $1,200 in county The Hastings and Thomapplc Kellogg school districts both arc bracing for their third at­ tempts this year at passing millage increase requests and they appear to have three hurdles to clear with the public between now and the election days. The first hurdle is that voters arc saying they can't afford the increase in taxes. The se­ cond is that the public may be annoyed that the schools arc asking for the extra millage for a third time. The third, and most difficult hurdle, is the public’s growing resentment over teacher’s salaries and increases. In both Middleville and Hastings, school officials have lowered their asking prices after defeats in the first two elections. These reductions have to help chances of passage. Thomapple Kellogg voters will go to the polls Oct. 11 to consider two propositions, a renewal of 16 mills and another for an additional 2.85 mills. This contrasts with a request earlier this year for a combined 16 for renewal and nearly six additional mills. Thirteen days later, Hastings voters will be asked to approve an increase of 2.812 mills, down from the 4.18 asked for twice earlier. What these reductions do is relieve some of the economic pressure on the taxpayers, who twice earlier were sending messages that they couldn’t afford the increases. The hope here is that if you lower the price, you might get a sale. But it seems voters are still grumbling about two other things. One gripe is very simply that the schools are trying for a third time. Some taxpayers are saying. “We told you ’no’ twice, so don’t ask again." School officials and millage advocates need to make it very clear that this third time around at the polls is very different than the previous two. They need to make voters aware that the schools have compromised on how much they are asking for. But the third hurdle will be more difficult to the public’s satisfaction. There are many who believe that the millage increases actually will go to salary raises for teachers and administrators. Many voting people, particularly farmers, haven’t had good years economically recent­ ly, and they aren't too keen on handing out healthy raises to anybody. It’s difficult for working people who have had their wages frozen or who have had to make concessions just to keep their jobs to approve 4, 5, 6 or 7 percent increases for teachers each year. There are some who have pointed out that in the 1980s one of the few labor groups still getting wage hikes are teachers. Then some say in addition to this, teachers work only nine months during the year. Voters are aware that more than half of just about every school district's budget is tied to teacher's salaries and fringe benefits. And it's getting harder every year to convince voters that educators are deserving of more money. School officials must respond by asking what importance communities should place on the education of their young people. They must point out that teaching is a difficult and demanding profession and it is one that requires a great deal of education and further schooling. They must try to persuade voters that good teachers are very important to the future of young people. That isn't an easy selling job. Judging by many letters to the editor we’ve been receiv­ ing, there is a lot of resentment toward what teachers are paid now and what they continue to get in the form of increases. School officials can tell many true and sad tales of the plight of school finances these days. They can point to the booming populations at the elementary levels. They can point to an unfair and disappointing state aid formula for funding that has helped cause the financial troubles. But what they need to deal with more now, as elections near, is this growing public resentment over the salaries of people in what should be regarded as one of the most respected professions in our society. Many communities have curfews for youngsters under the ages of 17 or 16. to County schools must clear three hurdles to win at millage elections The problem really is of national City Council, where a number of these asked Commentariesfrom our editoriai staffand the community— sociological significance. in the last two meetings of the Hastings They VIEWPOINT during the summer. The Hastings City Council also has heard stories about the situations in Charlotte and lower 60s to lower 70s Friday, and to the mid-50s to mid-60s Saturday. Lows in the mid-40s to mid-505 Thursday and Friday, and in the lower 40s to lower 50s Saturday. UPPER PENINSULA Scattered showers Thursday and Friday. Partly cloudy Saturday. Highs in the mid50s to mid-60s. Lows in the upper 30s to mid-405. ^Banner \__________ / Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner. Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 133, No. 36 - Thursday, September 22,1988 Subscription Rates: $13.00 per year in Barry County, $15.00 per year in adjoining counties: and $16.50 per year elsewhere. Bob Meppelink Joan Rayner The Hastings City Council las’ week received petitions from 350 to 400 people who asked that an ordinance be passed, banning pit bull terriers from the city. Some other communities have enacted such legislation. Do you believe the city should ban pit bulls or do you believe that doing so unfair­ ly discriminates against one certain breed of dog? Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general Interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are .libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Ezra Hedges David Snell, Hastings, "I think pit bulls cao be an excellent family dog. The trouble with the pit bulls is kids want a tough dog and don’t teach them proper manners. I’ve trained Dobermans and my dogs are all fine family pets; Jo Beth Bridleman will verify that fact." Marsha Brown, Hastings “I think all dogs should be under control, no matter what breed they arc. They (pit bull owners) should take special care to see that their dogs are restrained.” Hugo White, Hastings “I think every one should have their rights protected. No, I wouldn’t ban them." Bob Meppelink, Hastings “I guess it would be difficult to enforce because people would claim their dogs weren't pit bulls or were part pit bull, and this would lead to legal challenges." Joan Rayner, Hastings "Yes. 1 think they should all be banned.” Ezra Hedges, Hastings “If they are well trained. I think they are all right. I've met some Pekingese who were pretty mean. It’s all in how the owner trains them.” �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 22, 1988 Trellis M. Cox Byron R. Wilbur Jack Clark HASTINGS - Byron R. Wilbur, 68, of 409 East Woodlawn Avenue, died Tuesday morn­ ing September 20, 1988 at his residence. Mr. Wilbur was bom on February 24, 1920 in Romeo, the son of Lee and Docia (Bentley) Wilbur. He was raised in Romeo and graduated from Romeo High School in 1939. He went on to attend the Michigan College of Mortuary Science in Detroit, graduating in 1942. He was married to Evelyn Brede on June 1, 1946 Mr. Wilbur was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. Following his discharge, he owned and operated the Wilbur Funeral Home in Romeo, which had been established by his family in 1912. Follow­ ing the sale of the business in 1967 he was employed as an X-ray Techinician for Saratoga General Hospital inDetoit for 17 years, retiring in 1983. In 1984 he moved to Hastings. He was a member of The Jehovah’s Witnesses. Mr. Wilbur is survived by his wife Evelyn; three sons, Jay and Kevin Wilbur of Hastings and Gary Wilbur of Aberdeen, Maryland; five grandchildren; one sister Madelyn Mareniette of Grand Rapids. Preceding him in death was one sister Marion Ludlow. Funeral services will be held 4:00 p.m., Sunday, September 25, 1988 at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Hastings. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. DOWLING - Jack Clark, 60, of 9745 North Avenue, Dowling died Wednesday, September 14, 1988 at the Borgess Medical Center, Kala­ mazoo. He had been ill for the last six weeks. Mr. Clark moved to the area in 1970 from Santa Monica, California. He was employed at the Plant Protection Maintenance Department in Cello-Foil in Battle Creek. Mr. Clark is survived by one son, Mike L. Tompkins of Lacey; one step daughter, Elaine K. Bubnas of Hastings; one step son, Thomas D. Tompkins of Ana Heim, California; two step grandchildren; two brothers, Edwin Clark of California and John F. Clark of Griffin, Georgia; five sisters, Thelma Cox and Sue Lamb both of Battle Creek, Mary Bryant, Virginia C. Cany and Zelma Ellis all of Griffin, Georgia. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 17, 1988 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, Battle Creek. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Sue Ann Smith HASTINGS - Sue Ann Smith, 28, of Hast­ ings, was dead on arrival early Wednesday, September 21, 1988 at Pennock Hospital Emergency Room trom injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Hastings. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. MELBOURNE, FLORIDA - William E. Porteous, 57, of Melbourne, Florida and formerly of Hastings, passed away Friday, September 16, 1988 at a Melbourne Hospital. Mr. Porteous was the son of Edith Porteous and the late Fred Porteous, formerly of Hastings. Mr Porteous is survived by three daughers, Lisa Porteous and Lori Porteous of Melbourne, Florida and Jennifer Connor of Hayward, Cali­ fornia; one son, Jay Porteous of Hastings; his mother, Edith Porteous of Long Boat Key, Florida. Funeral arrangements were made by South Brevard Funeral Home, Melbourne, Florida. Alton K. Barnes VERMONTVILLE - Alton K. Barnes, 83, of 6433 Brick Highway, Vermontville, died Tues­ day, September 20, 1988 at Hayes-GreenBeach Hosptial in Charlotte. Arrangements are pending at the Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Editor’s Notes, cont. It’s that small percentage that makes it tough on the young people who don’t cause Vem L. Hilliker HASTINGS - Vem L. Hilliker, Sr., 91, of 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, died Thursday, September 15, 1988 at Thomapple Manor. Mr. Hilliker was bom on March 19, 1897 at Barryton, the son of Myron and Mae Belle (Dunn) Hilliker. He was raised in Mecosta County and attended schools there. He was a veteran of World War I, serving in the United States Army. He came to Hastings in March 1987 and had previously lived in the Bloom­ ingdale and Athens areas for many years. He worked in farming and for the railroad for many years. He was a member of the American Legion Post #68 in Paw Paw. Mr. Hilliker is survived by four daughters, Beatrice Miller and Edith Mayo both of Ft. Worth, Texas, Alice Sachteleben of Muskegon and Violet Hilliker of Coldwater; four sons, Vera Hilliker, Jr., of East Jordan, Ruehl Hillik­ er of Philomoth, Oregon, Virtol Hilliker of West Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, Hervey Hill­ iker of Hastings; 15 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. Preceding him in death was one daughter, Ha Gates. Full Military Graveside services were held problems, but essentially are loitering on the streets of small communities for lack of anything better to do. Some people suggest that rather than hang out on the streets, these young people should meet in the basements of homes of ■ ....................................................................... GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Hastings Area HRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. 945-3195 Church Where a Christian ex­ perience makes you a member. 9:30 a m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Worship Service, 6 p.m. Fellowship' Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer: HASTINGS FIRST IHESRYTER1AN CHURCH, G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen A. Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. Sept. 25 - 9:30 and 11:00 M*>ming Wonhip Service Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 ser­ vice over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 Senior High Church School Classes. 10:00 Classes for Pre­ School. D.K.. and Kindergarten in the Hall Basement; Children's Church for Grades One through Four in the Dining Room. 5:00 Junior High Youth Fellowship rxet at church. 6:30 Senior High Youth Fellowship meet al Church. Tuesday. Sept. 27 - 7:00 Shower for Edie Keller. Wednesday. Sept. 28 - 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Friday. Sept. 28 - 6:00 .Mender's Dinner in the Dining Room. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, Comer of Jeffer­ son and Walnut. Hastings. Sunday School. 10 a m. Sunday Morning Worship II am. Pastor: Dale Wells. Phone 948-4012. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 Nonh Michigan Avenue. Hastings. Ml 49058. Nor­ man Herron. M inislet. telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 hxne. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible S.hoot 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Sept. 25 - 8:45 Church School (all ages). 10:00 Family Worship. AAL Branch after. Thursday. Sept. 22 - 1:00 Ruth Circle. 8:00 AA. Saturday. Sept. 24 - 9:30 Conf. 6. 8:00 NA. Tuesday. Sept. 27 - 9:30 Wordwatcteo. Wednesday. SffX. 28 ■ 7:00 AAL “Drugs " Ed. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir. 9:00 p.m. Church School and Adult Education. 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist. 10:30 a.m. Week­ day Eucharists: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m Thursday. 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir. Bi­ ble Study, youth group, and other activities. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm, Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School. 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service: 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. “The Bitac, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pas: 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Schoo). 9:45. classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour, 6:00 (Elem. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for rW- gnd GBB club for boys. TheChurcn Page is Paid lor oy 1 ne Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses* JACOBS REXAU PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS a LOAN ASSOCIATION Hasting* ond Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hsstinfs, Inc. HASTINGS WMM FUNERAL HOMES Hotline — Nmlwill. of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS F.D.I.C 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hastings ' PrescripIkxii" - DBS. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. AAichtgan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Mailings, Michigan \ Kilpatrick Missionary Society held its September Missionary dinner last Wednesday at noon. Betty McCurdy and Lillian Vandecarr wcr hostesses. They served ham and scalloped potatoes with lots of side dishes to the 22 people who attended the monthly event. The first Plus-55 meal and program at Woodland School this term will be on Thurs­ day, Oct. 13 at 11:15 a.m. Reservations may be made by calling the school at 367-4475 or Denise Daniels at 367-4175. to deal with parents and they would feel restricted. OF GOD, 1674 West Stale Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship II a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. Diet Center Hastings JJ Some have suggested that these young adults should get into church or sporting activities instead. This works for some in this age group, but obviously not everybody. However noble and rewarding these activities may be, they just don’t ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m.*. Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. attract all or even most young people. The weight-ion fnofenionols. Some advocate teen centers or something ■ like them, where young people can’ isn’t quite as conspicuous as the downtown streets. Though these places sometimes provide relief, they can cost big bucks and ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banfield Church; Worship Service 9:00. Church School Mon­ day. 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. । such centers have been tried and failed, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 compassion when they agreed last week to E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barrett. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to II a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. sometimes they just move the problems TWO MORE WEEKS GREAT SPECIALS from the streets to the designated site. Many wasting a lot of solid efforts by concerned people. Hastings City Council members showed allow after-hours parking on the south side of the uenter 100 block of W. State Street, 6 WEEK PROGRAM enabling these young people to congregate. For.-ZlllWSStffitt — The council seems to recognize the problems of a bored age group. But how will this compassion be greeted? A very small number could take advantage of the situation, once again making it tough Gift Certificate on the vast majority. This majority is urged to police the area )lp»v Hastings i to insure the success of the hangout, but it is doubtful that many would want to put Joanne VanDam HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. themselves in jeopardy by trying to stop Owner & Counselor Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. So young people now have a place to Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun­ day Schixil at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 p.m.: Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hurtgerink. Phc.ic 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School I LUO a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Nashville Area Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Banficld Sunday School 9 a.m.. Banrield Worship 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel Sunday School 9: 30. Country Chapel Worship 10: 30. Off < WEEK PROGRAM for-.1/2 OH Sih UL.i, “Read my ‘Ask Joanne' nutrition column each week in the newspaper." youthful thugs. meet downtown, and there probably will be some problems. The severity of those problems is yet to be seen. Gift Certificate But if this doesn't work, it will be another 510 sad chapter in the book on a lost age group in modem society. It will leave us once again with the question of what to do with 10.00 Oft young adults in small communities who don't have a lot to do with their leisure time. Rather than turn our backs, we shouldn't forget the saying, "Idleness is the devil's workshop." OUR GIFT TO YOU BECAUSE OUR COUNSELORS CARE! CORRECTION: Whether you have 10-25-50-100 lbs. or more to lose ... We can help you. You Are Special! In a story in the Sept. 15 edition of the Banner about the new telephone system for the Hastings Area School District, it should have been noted that Michigan Bell rates Call or Stop by for Your have increased about 7 percent each year for FREE the last five years. The article also should ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father 1-con Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. • Our Gift To You Because Our Counselors Care congregate under supervision in a place that COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Horn of­ THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER BOSLEY PHARMACY School this year will he from 3:30 in 5 p.m. on Monday. Oct. 10. Anyone can drop by the school and have their blood pressure checked by a nurse at no cost. Woodland post office’s new substitute rural mail carrier started his duties last week. Cliff Byington lives in Vermontville with his wife. Karen, and two daughters. age 3 and I. He is the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. George Schaibly. The Woodland post office needs used stamps of any age or type for the Benjamin Franklin stamp collecting clubs at local schools. They can be turned in to the postmaster when the post office is open. Isla DeVries is sponsoring several contests for the clubs, one of which includes Christmas issue stamps. Anyone who has several years ac­ cumulation of old Christmas cards and would take time to remove the stamps and turn them in to her would greatly help the children. Woodland Lions Club met at the Lions Den Tuesday night. They enjoyed a meal of barbecued chicken with lots of extras. Guests were Robert Bender. Michigan legislator, and William Eckstrom, Lakewood School Superintendent. After the meal. Bender talked about school financing in Michigan and environmental issues such as the medical wastes found on Lake Michigan beaches. Eckstrom spoke briefly on the necessity for passing the Lakewood School bond issue in the election later this month. Harold Stannard, Mercedeth and Garold McMillen and Cathy Lucas attended the Barry County Historical Socity meeting at Bowen’s Mill on Thursday evening. They enjoyed a tour of several buildings recently moved onto mill property and the improved Bowen’s because it means the youngsters would have Insurance lor your Lile. Home. Business and Car FLEXFAN INCORPORATED Edith Buxton, Joyce und Michelle Marstcller of Woodland, and Judy and Mindy Scaubcl of Hastings traveled to Ava. Mo., last week to sec the World Champion Missouri Foxtrottcr Horse cclchration. People from all over North America were there. The Woodland/Hastings group were gone from home for a wc^n and traveled in a motor home. Buxton reports that they camped in a Church of Christ churchyard on Saturday night and attended the little country church on Sunday morning. She said there were only senior citizens at the church. They enjoyed seeing the rural area of southern Missouri and meeting friendly and hospitable people along the way. Woodland Woman’s Study Club held a potluck dinner and meeting a Zion Lutheran Church last Tuesday evening. Those present were Carol Enz and her sister, Mabel Cappon: Virginia Crockford; Ruth Nicthamer and her guest, Doris Niethamer; Nell Stannard. Lucile Brown; Edna Crothers and her guests. Carol Kirsten and Ellen Miller; Denise Daniels; Marguerite Dick; Hildred Chase. Josephine Laycock; Betty Hynes; and Anncmarie Othmer. The program was on a treasure or relic brought by each person who attended. The members and guests enjoyed the "show and tell” program. The board of directors of the Woodland Community Chest-United Way met at the home of Paul and Mary Ellen Quigley last Thursday evening. Annemarie Othmer, Kathy Stowell, and Mike Wrubel attended, as well as both Quigleys. The 1988 campaign was planned and the kickoff breakfast will be Saturday. Sept. 24. from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the new Woodland Township meeting room. Envelopes will be handed oyt to canvasers at that time. The Woodland Lions Club will canvas the village of Woodland the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 27. The drive will continue until Oct. 8. The Rev. Jerry Miller and his wife, Susan, of Woodgrove Parish, celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary last week with dinner at a restaurant in Lansing. Denise Daniels, the Woodland Lakewood Community Education aide, has announced the first blood pressure clinic at Woodland by Catherine Lucas solution is unsatisfactory in their eyes ---------------- -Z ASSEMBLY Monday, September 19, at Fl Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek, with the Rev. Robert Mayo and Ft Custer Honor Guard officiating. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thornapple Manor. some of their members. That proposed ATTEND SERVICES Woodland News William E. Porteous WOODLAND - Mrs. Trellis M. Cox, 86, of 10841 Barnum Road, Woodland died Friday, Sept. 16 al the Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Mrs. Cox was bom September 10, 1902 in Woodland, the daughter of Chester and Viola (Kilpatrick) Hecker. She lived and farmed in the Woodland area all her life and aitcnded the Woodland Schools. She was married to Fred Cox, February 20, 1920 in Hastings. He preceded her in death on Aug. 31, 1971. Mrs. Cox was employed at the Barry County Medical Care Facility for 10 years, retiring in 1967. She was a volunteer worker for the Barry County Department of Social Services and a member of the Kilpatrick Missionary Society. She is survived by two daughters, Beverly Kruger of Wakefield, and Mrs. Tom Gwilda Byrd of Orlando, Florida; one sister Mrs. Kenneth (Betty) McCurdy of Woodland; two daughters-in-law, Fredia Cox of Vermontville and Jean McLemmon of Maples, Florida; two sisters-in-law, Gertrude McDiarmid of Lake Odessa and Dorothy Hecker of Grand Rapids; 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Shir­ ley Cox, June 26, 1971 and Norman Cox February 3, 1986. Funeral services were held Monday, September 19 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with the Reverend George Speas officiating. Burial was at the Woodland Memorial Park. have «tated that the new phone number for 2) No Obligation Consultation the administration office is 948-4400. Phone 948-4033 4*4*4* 4*4*A»4»4»4*4*4* ♦ 4* 1615 S. Bedford Rd.. M-37 Now Accepting Booth Reservations for * MAEH Extension’s Annual Arts & Crafts (Next to Cappon’s) ♦ CHRISTMAS BAZAAR* ... to be held at the * ., Community Building — Hastings 2 T • NOVEMBER 4th, 1988 • * 4* 9x8’ Space - $25.00 *► * For further information and reservations. call Marge Barcroft. 945-2687 4. 4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4 Center ■ weight-loti (rrofniionoh. 3 Lose 17-25 lbs. in six weeks. Private-daily counseling and weigh-ins. Our program is based on sound nutrition and blood sugar stabilization. We teach you behavior modification to maintain your weight loss. We teach you to take time for yourself ■ because you are special! Our counselors have all lost weight on the Diet Center Program and maintain their weight ■ they can help you. because they understand! Nutrition and Cooking Classes held each week - open to the public - bring a friend. _ .. our Diet Center in Plainwell-685-6881 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 22, 1988 — Page 5 12 MONTH CD 8.00% Wheatons to observe 50th wedding anniversary The family of Wayne and Elois Wheaton has rescheduled their 50th anniversary party for Sept. 25, at the American Legion Hall in Charlotte from 2:30-5:30 p.m. They will repeat their vows at 3 p.m. Friends, relatives arid neighbors are cor­ dially invited. No gifts please. Shimmel-Kaczmarczyk united in marriage Cappons celebrated 65th wedding anniversary Cynthia Shimmel, of Grand Rapids, and Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk, of Caledonia, exchanged The Hayward family reunion turned out to be a 65th surprise anniversary party for Doris and Clarence Cappon of Hastings, who were married Sept. 22. 1923 in Hastings. The Thompsons hosted the surprise party at the Thompson Farm. Children of the Cappons are Charleen and Kenneth Thompson of Freeport and Ronald and Connie Cappon of McAllen. Texas. They have seven grandchildren and four great­ grandchildren. wedding vows Saturday, Aug. 13, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids. The bride is the daughter of Judith Thoresen, of Grand Rapids, and the late Rodney H. Shimmel. Her grandparents are Dorothy Shimmel, of Grand Rapids, and David and Violet Schulert, of Grand Ledge. The groom is the son of Frank and Diane Kaczmarczyk, of Sterling Heights. His grandparents are Anne Kaczmarczyk, of Melvindale, and Joseph and Stephanie Merta, of Southgate. The Rev. Joseph A. Howell, rector of St Mark's, officiated at the blessing of the the ceremony. Offertory music was provided by St Margaret's Handbell Choir, under the direction of William Elliot Flutist Ann De Hoog, rccompanied by the handbell choir, performed the communion music. The bride's sister, Debbie Shimmel, of Marne, was maid of honor. Other bridal attendants were Nancy Sayer, of South Bend, Ind., friend of the bride and groom; Susan of the groom; and Eric Shea, of Dearborn, friend of the groom and bride. A wedding reception followed the ceremony at The Silo in Marne. Dinner music was provided by classical guitarist Charles Schantz and flutist Ann De Hoog. A disc jockey at The Silo provided dancing music after dinner. Traditional Polish greetings and blessings were given by Ken and Bernadine Pytlak, of Dearborn, relatives of the groom. David and Karen Schulert, of Sunfield, uncle and aunt of the bride, were host and hostess for the reception. The groom's parents hosted a rehearsal dinner Friday evening at the China Town East restaurant and a brunch Sunday morning at the Holiday Inn, both in Grand Rapids. The newlyweds honeymooned on Cape Cod, Mass., and visted Boston. The couple now resides in Caledonia Newtons celebrated jf 50th wedding anniversary Ellsworth and Alice Newton celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Monday. Sept. 5. at the Hastings Country Club. The suprisc dinner party was hosted by their three children, Frederick J. Newton of Hastings. Betty Axel from Kalamazoo, and Sandra and Jerry Wedel from Augusta. The couple has five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Ellsworth and the former Alice Sebastian were married Monday. Sept. 5. 1938, in Indiana. The highlight of this memorable celebration started when a big white limousine pulled into the driveway at their centennial farm home at 2664 Heath Road, Hastings, at 4:30 p.m. and drove away with the two of them, on a "Destination Unknown" ride, which ended an hour later at the Country Club. They were astounded when greeted by 53 guests which included three of Alice’s sisters, Fran Bera, Bernice Cizzar and Edna and Cary Baldwin, all from California, who came to help them celebrate this memorable occasion. Relatives and friends also came from Detroit and Kalamazoo, along with their many friends from Hastings, Augusta, Galesburg and Middleville. Unable to attend were her brother, Julius, and Freda Sebastian from Sidnaw, Mich., (in the U.P.) and sister Margaret, and Fred Windbiel from Haines City, Fla. However, they received phone calls of congratulations from both. John Wyerman, Sr. to oberve 90th birthday John M. Weyerman Sr. of Middleville will celebrate his 90th birthday on Sept. 25. To celebrate the occasion, an open house will be held Saturday. Sept. 24. from 1-4 p.m. at 2932 Hammond Road. Hastings. Visits from all his family and friends would be the most cherished gifts of all. Alma Kruger retirement open house to be held Retirement open house for Alma Kruger Sept. 24. 1-3 p.m. at 136 West St. Woodland. No gifts please. Keller-Twigg announce engagement The Rev. and Mrs. G. Kent Keller of Hastings wish to announce the approaching marriage of the daughter. Edith Aurelia, to Mr. Jerry Twigg. Jerry is the son of Mr. James Twigg. Marion Ind., and Katherine Cain. Portland. Ind. . , Edie is a 1986 graduate of Albion College. Jerry attended Taylor University and Vincen­ nes University in Indiana. An Oct. 8 wedding is planned at the First Presbyterian Church. Hastings. Kathie Lynne Malila and Stuart Nelson Kogge have announced their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Wayne and Pauline Malila of Brighton. A 1983 graduate of Novi High School, she holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Michigan State University. Stuart is the son of Fred and Jeanette Kogge of Hastings. He is a 1979 graduate of Hastings High School and. hold bachelor’s and a master's degree from Michigan Slate Univer­ sity. He is employed as a water quality specialist with the Michigan Department of Natidnal Resources iri Cadillac. A Sept. 24 wedding has been planned. Lavem Guthrie and Lorraine Laubaugh were married Sept. 25. 1948. in Hastings. Lavem is a retiree of Post Cereals in Battle Creek and Lorraine retired some time ago from Wolverine Insurance Co. No celebration is planned, but anyone who wishes may send cards to 12299 East Michigan in Battle Creek. 49017. Julie Lorraine Carroll and Brian Aren Scott were united in marriage on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Carroll of Maple Grove Road, Nashville. Brian is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Scott of 10398 Thomapple Lake Road, Nashville. The Rev. Ron Brooks of Nashville per­ formed the ceremony in the company of the couple's immediate families. Jeannette Curtis, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bradley Scott, brother of the groom, served as best man. Serving as flowergirl was Jaime Curtis and ringbearcr was Braden Scott. Following the ceremony, there was a recep­ tion held at the Maple Leaf Grange in Nashville. Music was provided by Jeff and Bill Hosmer of Nashville. Attending the guest book was Miss Jackie Carroll, sister of the bride. The wedding cake was served by Connie Scott, sister-in-law of the groom. The couple now resides at 110 Middle St.. Nashville. Hummels to observe 50th wedding anniversary The children of Maurice (Stub) and Betty Hummel invite their family and friends to an open house to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. The celebration will be at the home of their son. David Hummel. 306 W. Casgrove Road. Nashville, from 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 25. Stub and Betty have lived in and around the Vermontville area all of their 50 years together. No gifts, please. || I h88 3051 .4.W OF HASTINGS Partners in raising money for the WESTERN MICHIGAN ronald McDonald house This Saturday, September 24th is “SUPER SATURDAY” in Western Michigan! Listen for Live Remotes and Special Reports on WBCH RADIO! TOLL FREE PLEDGE LINE: 1-800-6-SUPER-l — All Gifts are tax deductible — Hummell-Cutler announce engagement Mr. Harold Hummell of Nashville and Mrs. Arlene Adams of Climax are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Dianna Lynn Hummell. to Steve Cutler, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Cutler of Middleville. Steve is a 1987 graduate of Thomaple Kellogg High School and currently is employed with Wolverine Construction of Grand Rapids. Dianna currently is employed by Holiday Inn in Grand Rapids. An Oct. 22 wedding is being planned. Local Birth Announcements Carroll-Scott united in marriage August 13 18H‘I Duke-Tobias united in marriage Tamara Ann and David Timothy Duke were ■narried May 28 at the First Congregational Church in Battle Creek. Their parents are Ronald and Carol Tobias of Nashville and Tom and Phyllis Duke of Bronson. Mich. The bride’s attendants were her cousin. £ Lisa Armstrong; maid of honor. Pam Tobias, Jamie Simons, Chantelle Bailey and Vicki I Babcock. * Micah Tobias, niece of the bride, and Megan Duke, niece of the groom, served as flowergirls. For the best man, the groom chose his brother, Joe Duke of Bronson. Groomsmen were Tim Tobias. Jim Stevens, Bill Lipps and Jim Lipps. Brothers Tom and Dan Duke were ushers. During the service Jeff Duke of Elgin, Ill., sang several selections. The wedding reception for 300 guests was held at the Four Seasons banquet room in Bat­ tle Creek. The newlyweds honeymooned on a Carri­ bcan cruise and now reside in Urbandale. Malila-Kogge announce engagement Service music for the ceremony was provided by organist William Elliot. Mary Lewallen played music for solo harp before Baltimore, friend of the groom and bride; Geoff Strong, of Lexington Park, Md., friend North Branch I hOll Guthries to observe 40th weddinganniversary marriage and communion service. The bride was escorted by her stepfather, Robert Thoresen. Merta, of Wyandotte, aunt of the groom; and Linda Anderson, of Grand Rapids, friend of ihc bride. ' The groom's brother, Joel Kaczmarczyk, of Sterling Heights, was best man. Other groomsmen were Chris Olson, of New PIONEER BANK IT'S A GIRL Former Nashville resident Charles Tait and wife Jennifer are the proud parents of a daughter, Megan Christine Tait, bom in Rensselaer, Ind. Sept. 13. She weighed 7 lbs., 14 ozs. IT’S A BOY Jim and Tammy Curtis and son James would like to announce the birth of their new son Ben, boro on Aug. 30. 7 lbs.. 6 ozs., at Blodgett Hospital. Proud grandparents are Jim and Marilyn Curtis, Ray and Joyce Hause and Bill Hill. Waneta and Timothy Davis of Hastings, Sept. 20, 8:23 a.m. 7 lbs., 2 ozs. Ronald and Lori Possehn of Lake Odessa. Sept. 14, 9:55 p.m.. 10 lbs., 4 ozs. Terry and Newell Heath of Hastings, Sept. 16. 9:43 a.m., 8 lbs., 10 ozs. Brian and Trade Fisher, Vermontville, Sept. 16, 3:59 p.m., 8 lbs., 11% ozs. Jack and Pam Hurless of Exton, Pa., are pleased to announce the birth of their son Jared Lee on Sept. 8 at Chester County Hospital in Westchester, Pa. Jared weighed 7 lbs., 14 ozs.. 21 inches long. Proud grand­ parents are Jack and Caryl Hurless of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Andress of Caro. Mi. Matthew Charles, bom Sept. 9, to Robert and Sally Teunessen of Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 15 ozs., time: 5:10 p.m. NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION special SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF Hastings Area School District STATE OF MICHIGAN WHO MAY VOTE? Act 451, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, provides the following: “The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of a person residing in a registration School District whose name is not registered as an elector In the City or Township in which the person resides...” To The Qualified Electors of Said School District: The Election is being held to vote on the following proposal(s): GENERAL OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in the Hastings Area School District, Michigan be increased by 2.812 mills ($2,812 on each $1,000.00) for two (2) years, 1988 and 1989, for general operating purposes? State of MteMgan Probata Court LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION CLAIMS NOTICt INDEPENDENT PRORATE The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk(s) or City Clerk to vote at the SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on OCTOBER 24,1988 is SEPTEMBER 26,1988. Persons registering after 5:00 o'clock p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the said day are NOT ELIGIBLE to vote at the said SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register must determine when the City and Township Clerks' offices will be open for registration. File No. 88-19985-IE Estate of Gary Allen Solent, deceased. Social Security Number 378-52-1405. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest in the •state may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 12760 Graham Rd.. Plainwell. Ml 49080 died 8/12/88. An instrument dated March 28, 1985 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be barred unless presented within four months of the date of publication of this notice, or four months after the claim becomes due. whichever is later. Claims must be presented to the independent personal representative: Pamela K. Selent, 12760 Graham Rd.. Plainwell. Ml 49007. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. C. Reid Hudgins III (P15216) 800 Comerica Building Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (616) 382-3784. BOARD OF EDUCATION NO LONGER TAKES REGISTRATION Under the provisions of Act 451, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976. as amended, registrations will NOT BE TAKEN BY SCHOOL OFFICIALS and only persons who have registered as general electors with the ap­ propriate Township or City Clerk of the Township or City in which they reside, or through registration at a Secretary of State's drivers license bureau, are registered school electors. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School District, Michigan Dated: SEPTEMBER 13. 1988 PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY Secretary, Board of Education HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 22, 1988 NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE Tuesday, October 4,1988 — 7:30 p.m. Ann Landers If necessary for a second hearing, it will be held Thursday. October 6, 1988, 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall on M-43 near Shultz Rd. To hear the request of Richard L. Jr. and Deanna L Miller located at 537 Harrington Rd., Delton. Mi. to consider the approval for construction of a guest house erected abova the garage, Section 33, of Hope Town­ ship. Anyone desiring the exact legal description may phone 823-2267 or written comments may be sent to Richard H. Leinaar, 7080 Head Rd., Delton, Ml. 49046. Spouse value can’t be measured Richard H. Leinaar Hope Twp. Zoning Administrator Dated: September 14, 1988 Posted: 10:45 a.m. Philip L. Dawson, M.D., F.A.C.C. has established a private practice specializing in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine Office hours are available, by appointment, at two locations Borgess Prof. Bldg. South 1631 Gull Road Suite 106 Kalamazoo, Michigan 616 342-9050 and Battle Creek Health Systems Professional Building 16 East Emmett Avenue Suite 3 Battle Creek, Michigan 616 964-8225 Dear Ann Landers: It annoys me to see lists of duties performed with price tags at­ tached that "prove” a wife is worth $75,000 or more a year. The implication is that the husbands are getting a big bargain. Next time you print that list, Ann, please accompany it with this list of what a husband/father is worth in terms of dollars and cents. Escort.. .$125/night Psychiatrist...$ 15/h r. Handyman...$l5/hr. Fishhook bailer...$40/day. Bodyguard...$50/hr. Tire changer...$15/iir. Garbage Disposal Lnjammer...$40/call. Food Taster... $ 150/day. Kissing your mom...no charge. Laughing at your dad's stale jokes... no amount of money could cover this. Back-scratcher and zipper puller... $50/week. Stud fee... $70,000 (This is what Secretariat gets.) All kidding aside, Ann. this total value of a marriage is not only greater than the sum of its parts, it cannot be measured in money. — W.W.. Palo Alto, Calif. Dear Pal: Thank$ for Saying it So Succinct­ ly. You Sound like a Sweet guy. some weight and having limited success. Several weeks ago a friend told me that she had cut out sugar and is using NutraSweet in her coffee, on breakfast cereal, over fruit and even in baking. She claims it has made a big difference and she doesn't miss sugar at all. My husband says I can't use an artificial sweetener because anything with chemicals has got to be harmful. "God made sugar,” he said. “He didn't make NutraSweet." Can you give me some information on this? — Alice in Delaware. Dear Alice: God made poison ivy. too, but that's another story. NutraSweet is one of the most carefully in­ vestigated substances in the world. The Food and Drug Administration has given it the green light, also the American Medical Association, the World Health Organization and the American Diabetes Association. Duke University scientists reported in the New England Journal of Medicine that NutraSweet does not cause headaches. And in a study conducted at the University of Min­ nesota, individuals drank the amount of NutraSweet contained in 26 cans of diet soda every day for six months, without any ill effects. Seldom has a product under fire received such a glowing bill of health. Nutra Sweet a safe substitute Use ‘honest’ breath detector Dear Ann Landen: 1 am 20 pounds overweight but hide it quite nicely since I am 5-foot-8 and well-proportioned with good legs. 1 have been trying desperately to lose Dear Ann Landers: I read in People magazine about a pocket-sized breath detec­ tor. A person exhales into the detector for three seconds. The words “good” or “pass” appear alongside a green light. A yellow light appears if the breath is marginal. The light is red if it's bad. Do you think it's worth it? — Mr. Ohio. Dear Mr.: Il’s cheaper to have a good friend who will tell you for nothing. The bestseatin the house ybur very own Flexsteel recliner Nine-time drunk driver kills Dear Ann Landers: I was outraged when I read the enclosed article. It’s about a guy ar­ rested nine times for drunk driving. The last time, he killed a 24-year-old girl four months before her wedding. He was sentenced to seven years in prison. What happened to those tougher laws? Two chances should have been the max for this guy, then take away his license for life, and I mean for life. Waiting for you at this sale: the very rediner that perfectly suits you. For every preference, there’s a Flexdeel recliner design. Lifetime-warranted name, mechanism, and seal spring. 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It’s not too soon to lay away for Christmas FREE Wilson FOOTBALL with Hand Pump with any Flexsteel ..--SmSSv recliner purchase, g/t HYE YEARS OF PROTECTION! Buy now and receive H.E.L.P.* - the Homeowners Extended Labor and Parts Program. It’s a worry-free protection pack­ age that takes care of all repair charges for 5 full years. Don’t miss out on a great value. Please print the clipping and tell me if you think I'm right. — Furious in Flroida. Nine-Time Drunken Driver Sentenced Manchester. N.H. (AP) — A man with nine drunken driving convictions was sentenced to the maximum term Monday for causing a head-on collision in which a woman was kill­ ed four months before she was to be married. Norman Routhier. 44.of Tyngsboro. Mass., pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in the March 1987 death of Sandra Sant. 24. of Dunstable, Mass. Prosecutor Robert Walsh asked for and got the maximum sentence — 3% to seven years in prison. Authorities said Routhicr's blood-alcohol level was 0.29 percent, nearly three times the legal standard for drunkenness in New Hampshire. Sandy was buried in her wedding dress. The flowers that should have been at her wed­ ding lined the coffin. Dear Furious in Florida: And 1 am Furious in Chicago. The sentence was too light. That murderer will be out and behind the wheel of a car in 1995. The rate of recidivism among drunk drivers is appalling. I’ve been hollering my head off about tougher laws for these criminals but have been unable to make a dent. Anybody have any ideas out there? Haste reaps bitter harvest Dear Ann Landers: I recently read a piece of advice you wrote to a woman who had genital herpes. She was worried about becom­ ing intimate with another man and asked if she should tell the new guy about her infection. You advised her to hold off intimacy for several months. “Just keep talking,” you said. "If and when you decide that the man is someone you want to keep in your life, then tell him." That was wonderful advice. Ann. and I'm glad to see someone al long last address the emotional aspects of sexually transmitted diseases. It struck me that the same advice could be applied to all dating relationships. Holding off the sexual aspects until many other facets of the personality have been explored can lead to a deeper and more meaningful union. Sex is important, of course, but is too tenuous a support on which to build a long­ term relationship. Waiting could spare both men and women some unfortunate conse­ quences. — Waiting Is Worth It (Denver). Dear Denver: Bravo!! No harm will come from caution. It's haste that reaps the bitter harvest. Thanks for some thoughtful input. Senior ‘question’ unappreciated Dear Ann Landers: 1 am a 53-year-oId woman with prematurely white hair, a good complexion and 1 carry my weight well. 1 am not yet entitled to a senior citizen discount. When 1 am asked "Senior’s discount?" it ruins my day. Don't those idiots know that if people want it they’ll ask? — Bakersfield. Dear Baker: Apparently not. Why don’t you tell them? Drugs are everywhere. They’re easy to get. easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs and drug use. Ann Landers’ newly revised booklet. ’’The Lowdown on Dope," will give you the answers. Send $3 plus a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Lake Odessa News: The engagement and coining marriage of Angela Kari and Kurt Roger by their parents, Rex and Eunice Goodemoot of Lake Odessa and Raymond and Suzanne Campbell of Fenton. The bride-elect is a graduate of Lakeood High School class of 1982 and employed by the Upjohn Health Medical Center of Kalamazoo. Kurt is a 1982 graduate of Fenton High School and is employed by the Premier In­ dustrial Corporation of Cleveland, Ohio. Both arc graduates of Ferris Stale University. The wedding date was Sept. 17. The Rev. Keith McKiver of Clarksville, who has been serving as a pastor at the Con­ gregational Church in Lake Odessa, has ac­ cepted the pastorate on a part-time basis. He had been serving a church at Lowell for many years until he retired and came to Clarksville. Frank Burgess of Jackson is the new EBI director at Lake Odessa replacing Shirley Joppie who recently retired. He is back in his hometown area, as he at one time lived in Freeport and is well known here. Robert and Norma Lathrop have returned to their home at Counselor, N.M., after a visit with her mother Betty Hulliberger and family and friends. While here, a family gathering was held and Essalie Titus and daughter Bar­ bara of Winnona Lake, Ind., joined the family. Mildred Shade, daughter Linda Irvin and granddaughter Sally visited Vertie McDonald at Thomapple Mar or Sunday and found she was not as active and alert as she has been and is in a wheelchair. She is 104 years old and was so active until she fell at a nursing home and was hospitalized for her injuries before transferred to Thomapple Manor. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Shade, with Mr. and Mrs. Reginal Dunningan of Hastings, enjoyed a short vacation trip in Northern Michigan in the Leland and Traverse City areas over the weekend. The woman of the Congregational Fellowship held their first fall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 14. A one p.m. salad lun­ cheon was followed by the business meeting and installation of officers for the new year. Barbara Peacock and daughter Lisa are home from a three-week trip to California, where they visited their son and brother, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Peacock and family at Anheim, Calif. They also enjoyed places of interest and trips in that area while there. Ted and Katie Blakely of Lake Odessa have announced the marriage of their mother. Gay Lynn Blakely, also of Lake Odessa, to IONIA, MICH. Alvin Thelen of Portland. The couple was married Sept. 2 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Sgt. James and Julie Strong McDowell of Ravenna, Ohio, announce the birth of a son, Shane Craig on Aug. 23. at the Ravenna Robinson Memorial Hospital. Grandparents are Barbara Strong of Lake Odessa and Ronald and Joan McDowell of South Dennis, Mass. Great-grandparents are Florence Hunt of Lake Odessa, the Harold McDowells of Riverhead, N.Y. and Earl and Dorothy Keller of Palchoque, N.Y. The baby weighed eight pounds, two ounces, and has a 13-month-old brother, Erik. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mattern of Grand Rapids, with Mr. and Mrs. Sherlyn Fetter­ man, Kathy, Charles and Matt, enjoyed Sun­ day dinner, with Florence Fetterman ax her home Sunday. " Florence, who has sold her home on Fourth Street, expects to move about Oct. 1. Hildred Clum fell in her home last week and found her ankle was broken. She has been hospitalized at Pennock Hospital at Hastings and now has been transferred to Thomapple Manor for care. Seven members of the St. Mary-Martha Circle of the St. Edward's Church had their September trip to Lowell Thursday. After lunch at a restaurant there, they called on a couple of patients at the Medical Care Center and then went to an antique shop. The group then drove to Fallasburg Park for their meeting and social hour before leaving for home. Those making the trip were Frances Hybarker, Wilma Loftus, Stella Cusack, Helen Richmond, Agnes Slowinski, Maudaline Makinska, and Reine Peacock. Ruth Peterman celebrated her 91st birth­ day Sept. 13, as well as the weekend with several dinners and some short trips. She shopped at a local store only by walker and car and not alone. She is also able to take longer walks with someone since the weather has been nice and she is more active. 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WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS TEMPSTA.l Heating and Cooling Products WS4 o PAUL LAPHAM HEATING Middleville, Mich. THE HOME DtPXUYDGXT LOAN ACCOUNT O FIRST0? AMERICA- 795-3900 DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. 945-2091 •< l/irrlmg thill,-n »<■»«.■■»>< «. r wir.1.w/rfit.- // I / /‘.rrwlrmf o IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 22, 1988 — Page 7 From Tims to Time... McDonald fundraiser set in Hastings by—Esther Walton Hastings — 50 years ago ... December 1938 Friday. Dec. 23. Because the number of children were so great, he planned to use both theaters, the Strand and the Barry. The next issue of the paper told that the Odd Fellows would give out candy and peanuts to the children at the Odd Fellows Hall after the show. The annual Christmas carol service, given by the teachers of Hastings schools, was set for Sunday afternoon, Dec. 18. Now this per­ formance was not just a bunch of teachers standing up in front of Central Auditorium and singing. They used "costumes, scenery and lighting effects," along with "singing, pantomime and speaking." This was a tradi­ tion of the Christmas season. Page five ga\c a nice account of what an average wage earner paid out in expenses and "hidden taxes." According to the article, an average $l,500-a-year income, a family of four spent $471.40 on food with $33.47 going for taxes; $146.53 for clothing with $11.72 taxes; housing S306.56 with taxes of $64.38;, houshold operation $60.73 and taxes of $6.19; household furnishings were $69.41, taxes of $7.08; automobile $123.39 and taxes of $24.80; medical care was $75.19; and education was $4.82. Other expenses brought the total to $$1,450.84 with the hidden taxes totaling $176.94. Under Some Interesting Facts About Local Concerns, the harness and shoe repair business of Jack Sempf was fcatued. He had been in this business for 26 years and just mvoed the operation from N. Michigan Avenue to S. Jefferson Street. He also had a sideline of working with canvas and solid leather straps. According to the article, "he takes great pride in the beautiful hand-made harnesses which me makes...” The Dec. 15 issue carried a short notice that told of approvrl for construction of new rural electric lines in Hope and Barry townships. Hope was getting .95 mile, while 1,347 miles were planned for Barry Township. The residents had not heard of the last of the oil well drillings. The drillers were back at work in Yankee Springs al the "old Spaulding farm." only this time going deeper. There also was some interest in drilling on the Kim Sigler farm, which then laid south of Green Street between Fall Creek and Cook Road. If oil was found there, according to the article, then there was a great possibility there was oil under the city of Hastings. The Dec. 22 issue gave the final report on the Yankee Springs property, "it would not pay to attempt further drilling.” Of course, there was the annual reminder that there was “only nine more shopping days until Christmas." Along with the Christmas reminder was the complete program that the teachers were giving under the direction of Supt. D.A. VanBuskirk. It was a very am­ bitious program. A few facts concerning the Municipal Court were published for the interested reader. The article stated that, "The new Municipal Court will take over all of the powers and duties formerly exercised by both Justices of the Peace of the City of Hastings, whose offices will be abolished... It will try cases that in­ volved sums of more than $300. It could have a jury trial. All cases will be started in the of­ fice of the City Clerk with no opportunity to Interest in drilling for oil in Barry County was apparent by the lead article in the Dec. I. 1938. issue. It said in part: •’The discovery of oil in paying quantities in Allegan and Van Buren counties and the fact that a good showing of oil was recently found in the well drilled near the county line in Thomapple Township will inevitably mean that Barry County will have a number of test wells driven in the near future... Slate Geologist Smith stated that there are oil struc­ tures within Barry County. He was careful to explain that you could have a structure and not find oil. but that you could not find oil unless you found a structure for it...” The article went on to say the ventures are "wildcat ventures,” labeled them as "a gambling chance.” said “if they did pan out, the rewards were great.” and warned "Whoever invests should realize that there are many more chances of getting a dry hole than of getting an oil well." The article ends with "boring for oil in Barry County is a gam­ ble and that people who cannot afford to take chances ought not do so." The new registration law required "all per­ sons who get their names on the registered list of voters should use their privileges and ac­ tually vote at election." Under an article titled "Over 500 Names Taken From the List in Hastings." it explained that every registered voter reeds to vote at least every two years or their name would be dropped from the list. A notice of ten-minutes parking limit on the comers of the city was given. It seems people were double parking on the street and creating “a fire and traffic hazard." "Following the practice of the past years, the school children of the city contributed to the spirit of Thanksgiving by distributing baskets of food. Sixty-one families, who otherwise might not have had a Thanksgiving dinner were made happy." The depression was not over yet. Under local concerns, the Farmers Market and Seed Store on Court Street was featured. It was a new business for the current owner Clayton G. Hinckley, who had bought it in 1937 from E.J. Farrell. The market carried the fresh fruits and vegetables grown by local farmers. The warning against jumping into oil well explorations given the first of the month was information well worth heeding, for in the Dec. 8 issue was an article saying "Found no oil so drilling stopped.” The piece tells about the property on Section 14, Yankee Springs Township, “the old Spalding farm.” Tuberculosa was a lung disease called the "white plague," for which tn 1938 there was no known cure. It was a killer disese. and in 1937, ”2,119 citizens of Michigan, most of them on the threshhold of the most fruitful years of their lives, died from tuberculosis." To combat this dread disease, the Michigan Tuberculosis Association was holding its 32nd annual appeal for the purchase of Christmas seals, between Thanksgiving and Christmas. A note to the readers of the Banner sug­ gested that a much appreciated Christmas gift for persons living outside of Barry County would be a subscription to the Banner. Ray Branch, the owner of the Strand Theater, completed his plans for a special children's entertainment would be held on The closing of The Table Co. ended almost 50 years of existence of the firm In Hastings. discuss the cases with or before the court in which it is to be tried, thus leaving the court in an entirely impartial position when the case comes before it." This had not been a good year for the presidents of The Michigan Mutual Wind­ storm Insurance Company. E.A. Parker, the president, died after an operation. He was the second president to die in office that year. L.W. Sunday, the previous president, had died in the spring. Richard Hurd and his Chevrolet dealership was featured under local concerns. Hurd moved to Hastings in 1928 from Petoskey to take over the Chevrolet agency here. He “had a large garage building. 50 by 160 feet, on East State Street, a 14-foot-long addition hav­ ing been added a year ago following a fire." The Christmas program for the children, given by Ray Branch, had grown so large that in Dec. 22, the show was scheduled for four performances. Schools were given a specific time and more than 1,300 children were ex­ pected to attend. Both theaters were still being used. The churches’ Christmas programs also were listed on the front page, giving their times and days. Changes made by Michigan Bell Telephone Co. were announced. The current manager, J.E. Johnson, was promoted and moved, and the now manager was-to be William O. Best, who was the Grand Rapids manager and was to add Hastings to his present duties. Red Cross officials gave their report on their annual drive. They took in “slightly over $1,000". The Christmas seals drive was still on and hopes continued for a "victorious battle against tuberculosis." On page 3 was article on the Hastings Table Co.’s business going into receivership. The Table Co. was organized in 1889, and was one of the first manufacturing companies in Hastings. It had been sold in 1931 to Widdicomb Furniture Co. and the depression finally caught it in 1938. Widdicomb had operated the plant in Hastings for seven years and in closing it, put 150 to 175 men out of work. In the final issue for the year 1938 was the announcement of the "First Baby of the Year" contest. For four years the Banner had sponsored the first baby contest. In the first contest, the winner was Hazel Vivian Kidder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kidder. The second year it was Robert Patrick Taffce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Taffee, who was the honoree. The third year, Janet Lee Thaler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Thaler, was the first born. Bets were being placed on a boy to “even up the census again." M.M. Rockwell was honored for his birth­ day, it was his 90th. He had been the postmaster for Hickory Corners for nearly 30 years. The Rockwell family had moved to Michigan in 1854. Sometimes a newspaper does not present all the facts. A card of thanks left more questions than answers, and certainly pointed to an in­ side joke. "I wish to take this occasion to thank the group of friends who added to the unusualness of my Christmas even by the ‘gift package’ of fresh meat in the form of a live goat..." I was signed by Abe VanTil. Another card of thanks signed by Barry Thompson, thanked all those who left bottles of milk on his front porch. He also thanked all those who did not contribute, and said next year he would reinforce his front porch. He said. "I tried to distribute the milk where I thought it would do the most good, and am sure that some families in town were made happier for your thoughtfulness." Ray Branch certainly had a large turnout for his children’s Christmas program. “A total of 2,380 children saw the pictures at the Strand and were treated to candy and peanuts by the Odd Fellows." Thirty-three Christmas baskets of food were distributed to needy families for Christmas dinners. Well, the old bug bit, and 30 stockholders organized the Thornapple Valley Develop­ ment Co. for the purpose of developing the oil resources of Barry County. President was Allan C. Hyde; vice president, David Boyce; secretary, Adelbert Conright; and treasurer, Earl E. Boyce. The company planned to secure leases and urged farmers who have not already leased their land to hold it for the local corporation. So ends the news for 1938. Not mentioned in every month were W.R. Cook’s travel ar­ ticles on Europe, which he faithfully wrote for every issue all year long. They were worthy of an article themselves. Only a few people thought that by the next year they would be engaged in a world war. They were concentrating on getting their lives back together after the depression. There was not a lot of people moving into Barry County. Jobs were hard to find and everyone was very careful about how they spent their money. Still, there were poor people who could not support themselves and needed help. The community responded and did what they could for their neighbors in less fortunate circumstances. WBCH Radio in Hastings will join 36 other. West Michigan radio broadcasters and six television stations in participating this Satur­ day in a special fund-raising event to help build a Ronald McDonald House in Grand Rapids. WBCH will have a remote broadcast from McDonald's in Hastings Saturday. Sept. 24. in an appeal to the public for funds. The Ronald McDonald House being plann­ ed will be built on Cedar Street, just off Fuller, in Grand Rapids. The house will pro­ vide a temporary, low-cost home-away-fromhome for families who want to be near hospitals where acutely and seriously ill children arc being treated. Plans call for ground to be broken at the site in the spring of 1989. Those who pledge $25 or more will receive Western Michigan Ronald McDonald House tee-shirts, which also may be purchased for $10 each at any McDonald's Restaurant. With a pledge of $100 or more, the donor will receive a bag of Western Michigan Ronald McDonald House building blocks. Every McDonald’s Restaurant in the area will donate 25 cents from each “Arctic Orange" milkshake sold Saturday to the Ronald McDonald House. Donations will be received at McDonald's of Hastings, or they may be mailed to Ronald McDonald House, care of WBCH, Box 88, Hastings. 49058. Phone-in pledges may be made by calling 1-800-6-SUPER-l. Those who will be out of town this weekend may stop at McDonald’s anytime this week to make donations. All gifts are tax deductible. Attention Area Businesses! Reach your local market PRiOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The HASTINGS BANNER Cait 948-8051 to have our advertising representative call upon you to assist in your weekly ad message. Eagles, auxiliary change meeting site Members of the Hastings Eagles Aerie No. 4158 and Auxiliary will not meet, as earlier planned, at the Hidden Valley Community Building. Meetings now are scheduled for the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at 1539 Yeckley Road until further notice. YOUR CLASS RING ... AT A SPECIAL PRICE! SEPTEMBER 17 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 1988 ONLY. GO-FOR4T! ’40S ALL 14K GOLD UGH SCHOOL CLASS RINGS TEMPORARY JOBS AVAILABLE Food Processing Plant Many Prefer Our New We need you from approximately Septem­ ber 7 to October 8, 1988. Both day and night shifts available. "We will try to work around your scheduling, transportation, or babysit­ Bi-Weekly Payment Plan — ting problems.” Apply Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please clal 616-374-8837 for additional Infor­ Here’s How it Works: mation. Bi-Weekly simply means that you make your house payment every other week. 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All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 22, 1988 Saxons hope to rema in unbeaten this Friday Sports • • • I at a glance by Steve Verifier •' ___________ Back in the high life again He wasn't exactly a lost soul when the leaves started to turn and the days began to shorten, but he freely admits now he searched high and low for new activities to occupy his time. A few rounds of late summer golf, a little puttering around the yard, maybe a quick excursion to the family cabin worked in here and there. After 22 years of the same routine fall after fall, some of the new ideas worked, some didn’t. But never was Bill Karpinski's mind devoid of football. Thus after the resignation last winter of former coach Jeff Simpson and the subsequent failed millage in June which killed the chances of bringing in new coaching blood, the school system was suddenly left looking for a football coach. Enter Karpinski with his nifty, if not dustyresume which included a .689 win­ ning percentage in five prior seasons at Hastings, and two won or shared Twin Valley grid titles. Despite a professed love for the sport, however, it’s not as if Karpinski was chomping at the mouthguard to re-enter the football coaching rat race. “We interviewed and we had a person we had contacted ready to come in, and if the millage had passed, we would have definitely hired him for the job," admits Karpinski, finally slumping into his of­ fice chair while taking a break from his a chaotic morning. "But under the circumstances, I took the position and I'm not happy we lost the millage, but I am enjoying coaching." Karpinski coached at Hastings from 1975-79. compiling an outstanding 31-14 mark and leading the Saxons to their lone state playoff appearance in 1979. After the season Karpinski called it quits, admitting now he wanted to spare his football-playing sons the pressures of playing for their father, and also because the emergence of Don Folmer as coach left Karpinski free to assume the athletic director’s position. "Those two things helped make my position,’’ says Karpinski. On this this particular hectic morning, Karpinski is trying to relax in the solitude of his office while the high school office buzzes like a mall the last Saturday before Christmas. Unlike the football field where his message is rarely misinterpreted, Karpinski talks slowly, picking and choosing his words with care. It's obvious he'd rather be outside with his team choreographing a new play rather than nursemaiding a nosy reporter. Karpinski ■s probed as to whether he is content back prowling the sidelines. He makes it sound like judging the next Miss America pageant would be more grueling. "To be honest. I’m enjoying it," he says, finally offering the faintest flicker of a smile. "We have 33 outstanding young men and I’m enjoying working with coaches like Marsh Evans and Ber­ nie Oom, who are working hard and do­ ing the best they can to prepare the team each week. "It’s a joy to coach. The kids have a great altitude and they ’re unselfish; there are no prima donnas on this this team, and really, I’m enjoying it, to be honest with you.” Despite the pressure of winning, the long hours away from the family, and the hassles of dealing with doding parents, Karpinski claims he missed football. "Sure I missed it, especially in the fall," he says. "The first couple of years I was out. I had to try to find other things to do to keep my mind off football. I’ve been coaching for 22 years — it Was my life. After being in the game that long it was hard to just turn it off. “I’ve always enjoyed coaching foot­ ball — it’s a great game. I enjoy worki-’ with athletes, getting to know them wl and helping them develop so that lb-./ II be better people through football.' He calls football "life miniature," meaning that football mirrors many of the crucial traits a youngster must develop to be a success in life. Karpinski talks about the need for self-discipline and confidence, hard work, enthusiasm and preparation and how successful foot­ ball teams and individuals must master them. Such characteristics and more are a priority in the Karpinski scheme of coaching. "You have to know how to win and lose, and know that when you get knock­ ed down, how to get back up and con­ tinue on." he says. "You can’t feel sorry for yourself because you can’t reach success if you do. " Those thoughts are tied in closely with Karpinski's philosophy of winning and losing, and how there are matters more important. "More so than winning, if young peo­ ple give all they have — one hundred percent — win. lose, or draw, and they can still look at themselves in the mirror, then that is success," he says. "You’re not going to win every game, but if a young person gives all he can. he is a winner no matter what the score." Bringing up the matter of scoring, Karpinski claims he hasn't seen many changes in prep football in his nine-year sabatical from the sport. The offenses might be a little more pass-oriented, but the old running games like the Wishbone and the Houston Veer have completed a sort of cycle and are back in vogue with coaches. As always, defense is still a matter of tackling the other player as quickly as possible. "I don’t see many changes," says Karpinski. “High school football is good fundamentals, blocking and tackling and eliminating mistakes. Many teams don’t get beat, they beat themselves with turnovers.” Downplaying his role in a 3-0 start by the 1988 edition of Saxon football, Kar­ pinski contends that coaching isn’t a ma­ jor factor in the success or failure of a team. "The bottom line is that kids win games," he says. "Coaches can help in directing the kids, but if you get the good players and athletes, you'll win your share of games.” Hastings led 20-16 at the half, and then hung on in the second half to grab the win. McKeough led Hastings with 12 points and added five rebounds. Murphy chipped in 11 points and six rebounds and Nicole Belson ad­ ded six points and seven rebounds. Hastings is now 1-4 overall and 1-1 in the Twin Valley. Jr. High eagers have mixed results The Hastings seventh grade basketball team gained a split with Lakeview, but the eighth graders lost a pair last Thursday night. The seventh grade A team won 24-6, but the B team lost 12-10. Stephanie Smith had four points in the B ^Hastings defenders (left to right) David Clouse, Jack Hobert and Brandon Wilder all Intercepted passes against Hastings' only win in the last five years was a 22-12 decision at Marshall in 1984. Karpinski calls the Marshall clash "one of our big rivalries." “I think so," he said. "We enjoy playing Marshall. Their town is similar in size to ours and our players play a good game against them." He said this year's bash should be no dif­ ferent. Marshall is led by senior quarterback Jim Clement, who burned the Wildcats with a one-yard scoring dive and a 44-yard touchdown pass. Defensively, the Redskins may not be as dominant as in the past with op­ ponents already having scored five touchdowns in three games. Even though Hastings' three opponents this year have combined for a woeful 1-8 mark. Karpinski bristles at the suggestion Marshall represents the first true test of the Saxons. Hastings coach Bill Karpinski has his team 3-0 this fall. Jayvee eagers drops two games Harper Creek’s jayvee girls basketball team beat Hastings 42-14 Tuesday night. Jennifer McKeough's seven points led only four Hastings players who scored. Shana Murphy had eight rebounds. Hastings knocked off Albion 38-36 in a jayvee basketball game last Thursday. The Twin Valley football title picture should become markedly clearer this Friday, at least to curious Marshall and Hastings fans. Despite claims by Saxon grid coach Bill Karpinski that the league champ could suffer as many as two losses, both Hastings and Marshall will be under the gun to prove they rank among bona fide title contenders. The Saxons. 3-0 overall. 2-0 in the league and tied for first with Harper Creek, travel to Marshall to knock heads with the Redskins, 2-1 overall and among four Twin Valley teams with l-l marks. For Marshall, a second loss is the equivalent to an officer handing the prisoner a blindfold before the firing squad. Another loss and the Redskins, who must yet play at Lakeview and Coldwater, are likely to be demoted from title contender to pretender. The Redskins are still trying to put together some consistency, and may be able to do that after nipping Albion 13-8 last week. They showed promise in slamming Portage Nor­ thern 19-6 in its opener before bowing to Harper Creek 20-13 two weeks ago. Karpinski admits he doesn't know if this Marshall team is as talented as the pair which have tied for the last two Twin Valley titles. "They’e lost quite a few seniors." he said. "They were a senior-dominated club last year with size and everything. But Marshall is always a good bailgame no matter what year it is. We’re expecting tough game." Indeed, Marshall and Hastings have hooked up in some classic battles the few seasons. Since Hastings topped the Redskins in a 1982 overtime thriller. Marshall has rebounded to win four of five with two shutouts including last year’s 21-0 whitewash. But the games have always been wars. Two years ago Marshall broke a 20-20 tie with three touchdowns in the last nine minutes to win 41-20. In 1985, the Saxons were driving for the go-ahead touchdown late in the game when they fumbled al the Marshall two. A Redskin snatched up the ball returned it 88 yards for a game-clinching touchdown and 17-7 win. game while Nicole Ellegc had 10 and Sarah Johnston eight in the A game. The eighth grade B team lost 28-8 while the A team was defeated 36-13. Krissy Javor had four points in the B game while Anne Endsley led the A team with seven points. [ Sports ] Hastings jayvee grid teams tops Hillsdale tor first victory of year Greg Endsley scored three times as Hastings won its first jayvee football game last Thursday, defeating Hillsdale 22-12. Endsley's first touchdown, a six-yard run, tied the game 6-6 in the second quarter. He then scored with 6:13 left in the third quarter on a three-yard run. Jeremy Horan passed to Brad Warner for the two-point con­ version and a 14-6 lead. Hillsdale closed the gap to 14-12 early in the fourth quarter, but Endsley scored again on a 32-yard jaunt with 6:20 left in the game. Horan hit Bob Huver for the two-point conversion. Endsley wound up with 29 carries for 241 yards. Horan, who had two interceptions on defense, hit 7-of-I6 passes for 54 yards. Warner caught four of the passes for 38 yards. The Saxons are now 1-1-1 on the season. "It was the best game we’ve played this year," said Saxon coach Jeff Simpson. "The kids came through both offensively and defensively." Saxon frosh shut out Hillsdale The Saxon freshmen responded well to Hillsdale’s multiple formation on offense to blank the Hornets 18-0. Fred Kidder snagged a 50-yard strike from Paul Rose for the first touchdown. Mark Peterson bounced outside and raced in from 20 yards away for the next score. In the third quarter Todd Wattles raced off tackle for 40 yards for the final Saxon score. The defense held the Hornets in check and kept them out of the endzone. The Saxons blocked a punt and picked off 3 passes which stifled Hillsdale’s drives. The Junior Saxons play Marshall at home this Thursday at 4:30. Tennis team loses two last week Not an auspicious beginning in Twin Valley play for the Hastings tennis team. Completely dominating the doubles mat­ ches, powerfill Sturgis swept to a 7-0 win over Hastings. The Saxons also dropped a 5-2 deci­ sion to Coldwater. Rated as high as No. 2 in the state, the Tro­ jans allowed Hastings to win only two games in six sets in doubles. Hastings' Jennifer Chase almost managed an upset at No. 3 singles before falling 4-6, 6-4, 4-6. No other Hastings player won a set. Hastings didn't fare much better against Coldwater. Nancy Vitale at No. 1 singles won 6-0, 6-3 while Chase won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 3 singles for the only Hastings wins. It was Chase’s third win of the year. The losses drop Hastings to 1-4 overall and 0-2 in the Twin Valley. Bowling results Sunday Night Mixed White Lightning 10-2: Get Along Gang 10-2: Sandbaggers 10-2: Pin Busters 9-3: Family Force 8-4; Really Rottens 7V4-4'A; Guys & Gals 7-5: Quality Spirits 7-5; Hooter Crew 7-5: L’s & J's 7-5; Ogdenites 5-7; Greenbacks 5-7; Detroiters 3-9; Gutterdusters 2-10; Chug-a-Lugs l-l 1: Misfits 2-6; Mas & Pas W-7W. Womans High Games and Series - V. Miller 156; D. Snyder 192-514; C. Allen 158; L. Case 141; D. Kelley 174; D. Van­ Campen 192; M. Bowman 156; B. Bchrndt 166; L. Stamm 200; D. Haight 179; J. Smith 172. Mens High Games and Series - B. Miller 173; S. Howe 155; C. Haywood 190; C. Pen­ nington 171; V. Miner 177; B. Lake 182; R Ogden 186-231-204-621. W. Friend 167; R Ward 187; E. Bchrndt 189. Wednesday P.M. Lifestyles 6-2; M & M’s 6-2; Varneys Stables 5-3; Gillons Const. 5-3; Nashville Locker 4-4; Art Meade 3-5: Valley Realty 3-5; Cast Offs 3-5; Friendlfy Home Parties 2-6: DcLong Bait & Tackle 2-6; Mace’s Phar­ macy 3-1; Handy's Shins 2-2. High Games and Series - M. Snyder 181-493; K. Becker 177-491; J. McMillon 174-469; D. Murphy 187-464; R. Kucmpel 184-457; F. Schneider 159-451: R. Rine 186-445; K. Hanford 169-435; V. Slocum 155-416: P. Croningcr 143-378; T. Soya 169-478; S. Pennington 178. L. Barnum 163: C. Watson 147; J. McQuem 141; N. Houghtalin 132. Continued to next page — "No, 1 don’t think that’s true," he said. "1 think there are six teams in this league that on any given night can beat anybody else, and Albion is one of those teams. “Believe you me, Albion will win its share of games before the season is over...You can’t just go by the records, it depends on who you’ve played." Three games into the season, Karpinski thinks his team is where it should be in terms of development. “I think so,” he said. "Our offensive line is coming around and I hope it keeps improv­ ing — that’s a key because our opponents are.” Karpinski points directly at turnovers, which Hastings has cut from seven in its first two games to only a pair in last Friday’s 39-14 rout of Hillsdale. "We’re more conscious in games and prac­ tice in trying to eliminate turnovers." he said. "Good teams don’t make turnovers.” Karpinski said Hastings looked sharp against Hillsdale, even if the Hornets are traditional cellar dwellers and don't represent a stiff test. "We played good offensively and defen­ sively, but they aren’t a strong team," Kar­ pinski admitted. "But I think we’re coming around." Offensively, Hastings received its best game from sophomore quarterback Gabe Griffin, who completed 7-of-12 passes for 152 yards and two touchdowns. Fellow sophomore Brian Wolfenberger and junior Jamie Murphy combined for 136 of a seasonhigh 232 Hastings rushing yards. Defensively, Hastings had three intercep­ tions by David Clouse, Brandon Wilder, and Jack Hobert while Jim Lenz had 11 tackles and Chad Murphy nine. Surprising Saxons win 2nd straight Twin Valley game Don’t tell Hastings that young basketball teams are supposed to have trouble on the road. The Saxons swept to their second straight Twin Valley victory Tuesday night, inching past a pesky Harper Creek team 40-37. , : v r The win ups Hastings’ record to 3-2 overall and 2-0 in the league. The victory comes on the heels of an impressive 55-52 win against Albion last Thursday and kicks off a fourgame road trip for the Saxons. Hastings plays at Hillsdale, Lakewood and Marshall before returning home Oct. 4 against Coldwater. The three-point win over Haper Creek was a come-from-behind variety. The Beavers took advantage of a horrible first quarter by the Saxons to grab a 12-5 lead. Hastings could hit only 2-of-9 field goals in the first eight minutes. Harper Creek, utilizing full and half-court presses, outscored Hastings 12-11 in the se­ cond period to maintain a 24-16 lead at the half. In the second half, Hastings changed to a zone press which allowed it to outscore the Beavers 14-5 and take a 30-29 lead. Hastings’ Jackie Longstreet hit 3-of-4 field goals to help the team into the one-point lead. The game see-sawed back and forth in the fourth quarter unitl Lyn James was intenjionaHy fouled with a steal and. a.breakaway. James naikd %8fh‘ shbfc Tbr a 38-37 lead. Longstreet added a pair of free throws after the buzzer to make the final 40-37. Hastings coach Ernie Strong wasn’t thrilled with his team's overall performance, but doesn’t throw back wins. "The team seems to lose its composure in tight situations,” Strong said. "We need to work on taking care of the ball when nursing a slight lead. “We made many mistakes, but yet came through when the game was 6n the line. I think the defense played well — we still made a few silly fouls, but overall we did a good job.” Longstreet led Hastings with 11 points while James finished with 10. Carrie Carr ad­ ded eight. Saxon girts 5th; boys 6th in race Hastings’ girls cross country team finished fifth while the boys notched a sixth at last Saturday’s Olivet Invitational. Sturgis dominated both meets, sweeping the first five places in the boys meet, and taking four of the first five in the girls meet. Hastings coach Jack Longstreet said the field of six teams was particularly strong. "Obviously I was somewhat disapointed with our finish, but I’d say four of the six teams there were very strong," he said. "Sturgis, Caledonia, Hillsdale and Forest Hills Northern are all very good teams." Hastings’ Heidi Herron (22:10) and Lynn Barcroft (22:52) both earned medals by finishing ninth and 14th respectively. Other placers for Hastings were Candi Sarver (24:37) 23rd, Melinda Hare (25:22) 27th, and Evy Vargaz (27:36) 33rd. For the boys, Marc Lester (18:11) was the top finisher at 21st. Steve Waldron (18:28) was 23rd, Chris Patten (18:42) was 28th, Gary Parker (18:56) 33rd, and Tom Vos (19:30) 36th. Golfers up mark to 6-1 Tim Atkinson was meet medalist . 'ith a 37 in helping Hastings to a 155-183 win over Maple Valley last Thursday. Jamie Brown added a 38, Mike Garren a 39 and Derek Ferris a 41 for Hastings, now 6-1 in non-conference meets. It has also been announced that Hastings Country Club will be the site of the XIII Class B regional golf meet on Oct. 7. Competing teams include Caledonia, Delton, Holland Christian, Hudsonville, Hudsonville Unity Christian, Ionia, Lakewood, Lowell, Mid­ dleville, Portland, Wayland Union, Wyoming Rogers, Wyoming Park, Zeeland, and five Grand Rapids schools. East. Christian, Forest Hills Central, Northview and South Christian. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. 22 22 22 23 24 26 26 27 27 28 28 28 CROSS COUNTRY at K-zoo Christian .4:30 p.m. BASKETBALL at Hillsdale...................... 5:00 p.m. TENNIS Albion .........................................4:30 p.m. FOOTBALL at Marshall.......................... 7:30 p.m. CROSS COUNTRY Fennville Inv.....................TBA GOLF at Sturgis............................................... 2:30p.m. SOCCER Sturgis............................................... 6:30p.m. TENNIS at Harper Creek........................ 4:30 p.m. BASKETBALL atLakewood ...................5:30 p.m. SOCCER at B.C. Central..................................6:30p.m. CROSS COUNTRY Albion/Hillsdale .. .5:00 p.m. GOLF Ionia ............................................... 4:15 p.m. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 22, 1988 — Page 9 Drug dealer gets prison term, $25,000 fine Saying he would impose the "absolute Blarney Stone Bar was sentenced Wednesday to up to five years in prison. asked the court to follow the victim's request maximum" sentence, Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster sentenced a 32-year-old Donnie McKinley Brazier, of 519 S. Hastings man Wednesday to up to 20 years Hanover, was one of four people arrested April 12 after trying to kick in a door at the sentence of one year. On his own behalf, Falvo, of 10700 Cobb in prison and levied a $25,000 fine for selling cocaine to an undercover police officer. A nine-worn an, three-man jury found Rutland Township bar. Observing that one of the co-dcfendants in the case received only one year in jail, Morris L. Barlow guilty of that offense in Attorney John Deming asked the court to June after a three-day trial in Barry County sentence Brazier to a similiar sentence. Deming objected to the probation department's pre-sentence report, which he said characterized his client as having no hope for rehabilitation. "It seems to me hard to believe that the Circuit Court Barlow, of 515 N. Middleville Road, was one of 25 people arrested by Hastings Police and Barry County Sheriffs deputies in October 1987 at the conclusion of a year-long undercover drug operation in Barry County. Prior to sentencing, defense attorney Steven Kautz asked the court to consider that Barlow had no previous drag offense on his record and had a good employment record. Kautz asked the court to sentence Barlow within the state-sentencing guideline mark of 18 to 36 months in prison. On his own behalf, Barlow echoed Kautz' first time we see a 17-year-old in the adult criminal system, we throw him into prison," Deming said. "By giving him the maximum, we are clearly saying, There's no hope for you,' and throwing away the key." Reading from a prepared statement, Brazier told the court be had a discpline problem and asked to have to charges dropped so he could enter the military. "I believe it would be in the best interests sentiments. ’I would like the court to know I have an enormous amount of mechanical skills," of everybody if I were to enroll in the armed services," Brazier said. Barlow said. "I have been very productive in Brazier’s prior juvenile offenses, including that area." Calling the offense a "heinous crime against people," Shuster said he would convictions for assault with a dangerous weapon, for breaking and entering and for impose the maximum sentence - in part to send a message to the rest of the addition to other acts. "The defendant has an extensive juvenile record with a propensity toward violence," community. "We have here, someone ... who is a professional drag distributor with scales to But Shuster read from a lengthy list of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle, in and sentence Falvo to the maximum jail Road, Delton, said, "I want to say I'm sorry, and that's 1L" Judge Hudson E. Deming told Falvo he would follow the victim's sentencing request "The (Michigan) Supreme Court mandates we listen to victims in this stale, and I am listening to the victims in this case," he said. "You're lucky, Mr. Falvo, that in this report are true, these people ripped off a store. There's $3,000 involved in this." A pretrial hearing will be set, and bond was continued. A trial date of Oct. 24 was set last week for Billy Weinert, 18, of 420 W. Bond St, Hastings, who is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. The offense is punishable by up to four years and/or $2,000 in fines. Bond was continued. A Prairieville Township man who grappled with police pleaded guilty to several case the victim is saying, 'Well, Judge, just a year.'" offenses last week in circuit court. Richard C. Davidson, 30, pleaded guilty Deming ordered Falvo to reside at Alternative Directions halfway house in Grand Rapids after his release from the Barry Sept. 14 to charges of attempted resisting County Jail. He also was directed to complete his high and obstructing a police officer and attempted assault with a dangerous weapon. In exchange, two charges of assault with a school education and have substance abuse dangerous weapon, a charge of assault and an habitual offender charge were dismissed by counseling. A man who entered an open door at Hastings Manufacturing in December and March on charges that he assaulted his wife, removed several mini-cassette recorders was sentenced Friday to six months in jail and three year's probation. Carl P. Leonard, 17, of 704 N. Wilson St., Hastings, also was ordered to pay $200 in court costs and $824 in restitution. Leonard pleaded guilty in August to one count of attempted entering without breaking. In exchange two charges of Shuster said, before imposing the 40- to breaking and entering were dropped by the prosecutor’s office. At sentencing Friday, Leonard asked to be 60-month sentence. allowed to complete his high school the prosecutor’s office. Davidson, of 8188 Milo, was arrested in her nephew who attempted to protect her, and a Michigan State Trooper. He told the court be was having a fight with his wife when the nephew defended her. Davidson picked up a butcher knife and was chasing the nephew out of the house when police arrived. "The officer was talking to me, and I was in a bad mood and when he went to cuff me, I threw my hands at him and we struggled," Davidson said. Bond was continued, and sentencing was set for Oct. 12. A Florida man was sentenced to 10 months in jail last week after admitting to weigh out precise amounts of the drug," Brazier received 161 days credit for time Shuster said. "This court places drug dealers served awaiting sentencing. A defendant connected with a string of Judge Deming ordered that the remainder of Leonard's sentence would be suspended "In most cases, (a crime) is a single incident that affects a few people or a burglaries in Delton and Middleville in July once the probation department can enroll was ordered Friday to serve 12 months in jail him in Alternative Directions in Grand June. Evans Crosby, 18, also was placed on a family," Shuster said. "But the drug distributor affects hundreds of lives. It goes and spend the next five years on probation. Rapids. Jeffrey A. Powers, 29, of 353 N. Main three-year term of probation following his guilty plea in August to a charge of St., Vermontville, stood mute Friday to attempted breaking and entering. At sentencing on Sept 14, Crosby's attorney, Michael McPhillips, asked the court to hand down a light sentence for Crosby, whom he said had no prior criminal in the same catagory as murderers and rapists on and on. Ifs like a disease. "We certainly hope John A. Falvo, 17, also was directed to pay $200 in court costs and $4,289 in education. anyone resitution following his guilty plea in charges of resisting and obstructing a contemplating this sort of action will hear of August to one count of attempted breaking this sentence," he said Morris, who received credit for 98 days and entering with intent to commit larceny. The charge carried a maximum sentence of Hastings Police officer in August Automatic not-guilty pleas were entered served in the Barry County Jail, filed a five years ir prison. Additional charges of breaking and that request for a court-appointed attorney to appeal his case. x In other court businest: A 17-year-old defendant arrested in April on charges of attempting to break into the entering were dropped by the prosecutor, for which Falvo agreed to cooperate in prosecuting several other cases. Before sentence was handed down Friday, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley BOWLING RESULTS, continued Monday Mixers Pioneer Apartments 6-2, Deweys Auto Body 6-2, Cinder Drugs 6-2, Andrus of Hastings 5-3, Girrbachs 5-3. Pin Busters 4-4, Hastings Flower Shop 4-4, Superior Seafoods 4- 4. Friends 4A Michelob 4-4, Miller Real Estate 3-5, Sir N Her 3-5, Music Center 3-5, Hastings Bowl 3-5, Hickory Inn 2-6, Miller Carpeting 2-6. Converted splits - H. Service, P. Czinder 5- 7, B. Hanford 3-10, S. Nevins, C. Schantz 5-10. High Games and Series - C. Nichol? 187-476. F. Girrbech 162, M. Benne* 174, L. Kelley 153, B. Malik 158, S. Hanford 168-467, M. Moore 157, N. Wynn 156, P. Koop 154, H. Service 157, D. Kelley 170, K. Bigelow 155, S. Nash 157, B. Anders 165, H. Hewitt 155, B. Jones 187-470, E. Ulrich 169, S. Heids 153, R. Perry 156. M. Nystrom 156, J. Soimes 168, V. Carr 166-465, B. Hathaway 167, J. Ogden 168. Thursday Twisters Andrus 11-1; An Meade 9-3; B.D.S. Inc. 7-5; Geukes Market 7-5; Bowman Refrigera­ tion 6-6; Century 21 5-7; Goodwill Dairy 4-8; Hastings Bowl 4-8; Alley Cats 4-8; Hastings Mutual 3-9. High Gaines - P. Guy 156; S. Kuzuva 170; L. Barnum 170; P. Arends 170; C. Fuhr 162; L. Colvin 157; B. Quads 158; S. Wright 137; P. Wright 145. High Series - J. Gasper 158-429; B. Bowman 19CM79; P. Guy 179-461; A. Czinder 166-422; E. Vanasse 168-450; K. Mallison 171-475; R. Cole 152-412. Thursdays Angels Clays Dinner Bell 9-3; McDonalds II 8-4; Hastings Bowl 8-4; Outward Appearance S-4Stefanos 7-5; Geukes Market 5-7; McDonai 13-9. High Gaines and Series - L. Watson 140; P. Miller 158; J. Joseph 168; C. Williams 165-438; T. Daniels 186; B. Woltjcr 149; J. DeBoer 119; K. Bclson 137; M. Burpee 144; B. Ranguette 151-407. Congrats to B. Cowell Trip Scores of 104 for 3 games. Hastings Mfg. Co. M&M Construction 5914, Sprikers60, Vik­ ing 58, Office 35, Machine Room 2214, Chrome Room 35. High Gaines and Series - C. Sheldon 558, B. Ludescher 206-205-556. R Morgan 554, B. Hesterly 204-549, W. Beck 246-540. D. Morgan 201-514. R. Thompkins 502. Legal Notice MASTW4CS CHARTER TOWNSNIP Monday — S«pt«mb«r 6. 1988 S«v»n board present and two guests. Liquor Control Commission application to transfer ownership of 1988 S.D.M. licensed. Items that go in Township Hall. Approved payment on all outstanding bills. Mooting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Juanita A. Slocum — Clerk Attested by: Richard C. Thomas — Supervisor (9/22) Thursday A.M. Question Marks 9; Slow Pokes 9; Varneys 8; Kloostermans 8; Thomapple Manor 8; Bartow Florist 6; Nash Locker 6; Bosleys 6; Stardusters 6; Northland Apt. 5V4; Leftovers 5; Kaiser Seed 5; Hummers 4; Weltons4; Silk Screen 2%; Kreative Komers 2. Good Games - A. Preston 149; M. Steinbrecher 148; S. Montague 134; A. Allen 152; S. Peake 182; S. Hustwick 163; M. Mullins 151; C. Stuart 167; M. Atkinson 177; S. Brimmer 154; S. Nolan 142; M. Snyder 179; K. Wyerman 130; M. Brimmer 140; L. Johnson 156. High Series and Gaines - B. Moody 243-577; P. Fisher 198-515; J. Arqulla 155-451; A. Eaton 176-463; C. Benner 149-405; J. McKeough 175-439; L. Bahs 170-483; B. Johnson 156-426; I. Seeber 157-420. Tuesday Night Mixed Marsh's Refrigeration 8tt-3W, B&J Gbss 814-3'A, Formula Realty 8-4, Southern Michigan Trappers 8-4, Lewis Realty 6-6, Simply Nuts 6-6, Variety Shoppe 5-7. Varney’s Stables 5-7, Consumer’s Concrete 5-7. Riverbend Travel 5-7, CJ’s 4-8, Drake’s 3-9. Women’s High Games and Series - J. Madden 193-476. G. Vliek 181, N. Perry 176-455, C, Haupt 167-458, F. Ruthruff 168-472. L. McKelvey 158-445, J. Gasper 156. Men’s High Games and Series - M. Davis 218. R. Eaton 197. R. Cullers 196-517, B. Madden 185-517. D. Kcast 185, P. Anderson 183, B. Madden 182. R. Eaton 180-511. Splits Converted - D. Keast 4-6 and 7-10. by the court, and trial was set for Oct 24. The offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to two years or a $1,000 fine. Bond was continued in the matter. A Hastings man accused of breaking into two parked vehicles was placed on two years probation Friday under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Joseph L. Miller, who celebrates his 20th birthday today, was accused of breaking into two trailers parked in the 300 block of East Court Street in Hastings in June. Under terms of the Holmes Act, a young offender is placed on a term of probation. If breaking into a Carlton Township house in record. "He got involved with the wrong type of people," McPhillips said. "I don't think this is the type of activity Evans would have gotten into if it hadn't been for the other people." As part of his plea agreement with the prosecutor's office, Crosby agreed to testify against his co-defendants in future proceedings. Crosby, of Sydney, said he was sorry for his actions. "I'm just sorry for what I did," he said. "I the period is completed successfully, the original offense is removed from the don't even know my way around here yet. I didn't even want to do the B and E." defendant's record. Miller, of 1239 S. Montgomery St., was directed to pay court costs of $300 and Deming reminded Crosby that his plea agreement had already reduced his sentence from a maximum of 15 years in prison to a restitution of $55. He also was orderded to top sentence of five years. enroll in Alternative Directions. “Quite frankly, I don't know why you came to Michigan," Deming said. "We don't Miller also was ordered not to associate with his co-defendant, Charles Potter, for the remainder of this probationary term. Last week, Potter, 19, also was placed on YTA status for two years for the same charge of breaking and entering a motor vehicle plus an additional charge of damaging a vehicle. In handing down his decision Sept. 14, Deming told Potter if he violated his probation, the court would take the cases to trial. Potter, who has the same address as Miller, also was ordered to pay costs of $300 and $55 in restitution. He was directed to enter a program at Alternative Directions. Judge Deming denied a request to grant Youthful Trainee status Friday to a 19-year-old Nashville man charged with breaking into a grocery store in Baltimore Township. Dennis E. Thompson is accused of breaking into CJ’s Take Out in February. "I can’t grant YTA status in this matter," Deming said. "If the allegations in this Bowlerettes J & G Stockfarm 7-1; O'Dells 6-2; Gutter Dusters 5-3; Thomapple Manor 5-3; Brittens 4-4; Good Time Pizza 4-4; Flex Fab 4-4; Heckers 3-5; Hastings Bowl 3-5; D.J. Elec­ tric 3-5; Kents 2-6; Nashville Auto 2-6. High Games and Series - S. VanDenbcrg 184-513; S. Cornwell 183-507; S. VanDenburg 180-497; J. Vaughn 172-475; T. Christopher 181-472; L. Elliston 179-496; C. Brown 173; S. Drake 176; M. Garber 175; S. Jackson 172; M. Perry 166; B. Whitaker 180; K. Hall i56. NOTICE The Barry Intermediate School District has submit­ ted applications for Chapter 1, Chapter 2 and Title 6 fun­ ding. The applications are available for review during normal office hours. need people here who rip off houses. You can stay down there and let them take care of you." Crosby received credit for 90 days served since his arrest in June. Former employee suspected in theft A disgruntled former employee is believed to be behind a burglary reported last week at Wolverine Paving near Middleville. A burglar entered the building at 2290 Pat­ terson Road one night, taking $25 to $30 in quarters, a box containing snack foods, two 12-packs of soda pop and 20 gallons of gas siphoned from a Ford flatbed truck. Because several of the items were hidden and nothing else was disturbed, Barry County Deputy Sheriff Dave Oakland said the burglar could have been a former employee familiar with the business layout. Total value of the missing items was estimated at about $80. Welcome back Brunchers to SUNDAY'S BEST BRUNCH BUFFET Monitoring the progress of the MADD drive forteddy bears are (kneeling) Mickey Fisk, (standing, from left) Connie Wymer and Gaylord and Patsy Pennington. This seven-foot bear was constructed by the Penningtons and Its stands near the old county courthouse In Hastings. Bear display calls attention to MADD’s kids campaign Anyone driving in downtown Hastings in the last week may have noticed the presence of a seven-foot bear on the lawn in front of the courthouse building on W. State Street. The bear is what the Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers hope will call attention to its fund-raising drive with the goal of making traumatic events a little less traumatic for children. MADD is sponsoring a county-wide cam­ paign in which donations help purchase teddy bears that will be kept in police, ambulance and other emergency vehicles. The bears will be used, at the discretion of the emergency personnel, to make children a little more comfortable when they are being transported after accidents, when they have been victims of abuse or when they arc lost. An added bonus is that the kids will be able to keep the teddy bears even after they leave the emergency vehicles. Mickey Fisk, chairwoman of the drive, said, “The bear stays with the child. We never will take them away." She also said the MADD project has benefits for police and ambulance personnel. "It will help show the kids that police of­ ficers and ambulance people are their friends,” she said. All of the teddy bears will be the same size and they will carry the slogan, "You're Beary Special." Fisk said the bears have been tested for safety, so youngsters won’t be able to pull off eyes or ears and risk further health hazards. The campaign chairwoman said the drive in Michigan is the first of its kind. She said Barry County MADD Chapter President Con­ nie Wymer learned of the program recently out west and it will be a pilot project in Michigan. The goal of the county MADD chapter is to collect $7,000 in order to purchase all the bears needed by Christmas. Thus far, the drive has netted about $1,000. That statistic is being displayed on a ther­ mometer by the seven-foot bear, which is made from waferboard. It was put together and hand-painted by Gaylord and Patsy Pennington. Fisk said the reason for the seven-foot bear’s presence is to call attention to the drive and to prepare people for MADD’s door-todoor appeal Oct. 4-7. Cannisters also have been placed in a number of businesses throughout the county. Fisk said, "If this (fund-raising project) can save one child from nightmares or case their fears, it will be worth it." Hastings grad is new Webberville principal Gene Englerth, a 1968 graduate of Hastings High School, has been hired as the new prin­ cipal at Webberville Elementary School. Englerth had been band director at Webber­ ville for the last 12 years and had taken on ad­ ditional duties with high school computer classes, as gifted and talented coordinator and he was president of the Webberville Educa­ tion Association. He earned his bachelor's degree in music from Western Michigan University in 1971 and he received his master's degree in educa­ tional administration from Michigan State University in 1979. Before he came to Webberville, he had taught in the Tri-County and Grant school districts. Englerth replaces Bernard Curtis, who left the school system in late August to take a prin­ cipalship in the Grosse Isle School District. Englerth was asked to be interim elementary principal when the school year started and he was hired to the post after Webberville receiv­ ed applications from 50 people statewide and narrowed the field of candidate finalists to five.. The new principal and his wife, »’enny. have two daughters. Jeanne and Michelle, and the family has lived in Webberville for the past 12 years. Englerth's parents are Dewane and Majorie Englerth of Hastings. His wife's parents are Jim and Jan Ewer of Hastings. OMN HOUM SIFT. 1B-M Beginning ... 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The task force, made up of some 70 students, teachers, administrators and people in the community, was developed to fidfill system-wide goals for the district last year to help students who are ' 'at-risk ’ ’ ofnot advan­ cing to the next grade level for a variety of reasons, who may be abusing drugs or who have the potential to commit suicide. Beginning with the Academic Committee, which aids students at the first stage of being at-risk, and advancing to the Suicide Preven­ tion Committee, which has been established to help those with the most serious problems, the committee members have met and developed several recommendations for prevention and aid in their areas. Some of the recommenda­ tions would necessitate increased expenses for the district, so their enforcement depends on rhe school’s budget. Thc Abuse and Neglect Committee, headed by Jim Hund, has found that Hastings is up-todate with its programs to help abused or neglected children. "The Hastings Area Schools should be pro­ ud of their offerings for abused and neglected children," the subcommittee's report staled. "Although more can always be done, the schools and community are providing a solid foundation on which to build. Improved com­ munication and awareness are the keys to building an even better program." The committee made recommendations to reinforce those key issues, after studying "atrisk” students who exhibit symptoms of alienation, abuse or neglect, with a major em­ phasis on pregnancy among teens. After brief organizational meetings, the members — Joan Christiansen, Dave Arnold, Barb Case, Mike McAivey, Betty Heidt, Char Michael McDonald, Pat Smith, Jean Syswerda. Patsey Vents and Cindy Wilcox — were assigned specific topics to research. Teams gathered and reviewed data and the entire committee met to consider the informa­ tion and make recommendations to the school board. Several community agencies and organiza:ions are directly or indirectly involved with he abuse/neglect issue, some of which already work with the schools. Local agencies helping the children include Barry County Child Abuse Council. Calhoun Community Action Agency, Barry County Department of Social Services - Protective Services Division, Barry-Eaton District Health Department, Barry County Mental Health. Barry County Juvenile Court, Barry County Youth Services Bureau. Family and Children's Services. Love Inc., Positive Parenting Group. Seventh Day Adventist Ser­ vices. YMCA/YWCA programs and local ministers and churches. The school district already has several pro­ grams in operation to help the abused or neglected youngsters, including a school sup­ port group for pregnant girls, a health educa­ tion class and a nurse aide class at the high school; a family matters class at the middle school; a sex education program, high-risk group. “Little Bear” program and "Better Safe Than Sony” program at the elementary level; and a sex education council. The committee members did not critique any of the existing programs, but did nuke recommendations for services they felt should be added to the program. "Overall, the programs being offered in the schools were felt to be superior to the offer­ ings of many schools. Community resources were also viewed favorably,” the report con­ tinued. "Our recommendations were made to improve upon a system that has a solid foun­ dation. Improvement is always possible, and that is the spirit in which the recommenda­ tions are being provided." Recommendations of the committee includ­ ed requiring a positive parenting class for high school students, increasing counseling ser­ vices for students and providing more direct contact between school staff and protective service workers from the Department of Social Services. The group members suggested that schools review the staff’s responsibility for reporting abuse and neglect on a yearly basis. The board of education is being encouraged to develop a policy on abuse and neglect that focuses on prevention and includes procedures and responsibilities. All new staff members should be given in­ formation about their responsibilities on the issue, recommended the committee, which also encouraged community agencies to pro­ vide programming in this area, either through direct provision of service or funding contribution. The committee asked that the schools develop a means of noting on students’ records folders that they are at-risk of abuse and/or neglect, making staff members aware of potential problems. Finally, the committee recommended that copies of its report be distributed to every staff member in the system, with updates each year to make sure new employees are given the information. Pioneer skills ’n crafts relived during Folk Life Festival An 1890 s sawmill, restored and operated by the Charlton Park Gas and Steam Club, was a hub of activity during the event. In the foreground are some of the boards produced from trees during the demonstrations. Dying wool in a kettle over an open fire was one of the nostalgic demonstrations, performed here by Esther Walton, at the Folk Life Festival. Actions by 3 ‘good Samaritans’ may have saved hunter's life Three women who stopped to aid a man iag called "good Samaritans” by authorities. The three were driving along M-43 near Yeckley Road Saturday afternoon when they came upon a man lying along the roadway. Tony Ray Main, 26, was hunting and walk­ ing along M-43 when he had a dizz’ spell and passed out on the road, said Bfury County Deputy Sheriff Ted DeMott. The three women, Delores Bazzy, 25, Don­ na Julian, 23 and Janine Coy, 16, quickly took charge of the situation. "They went to a nearby residence and phoned the ambulance, and they went back and waited until police and ambulance arriv- cd," DeMott said. They took possession of Main’s 22-caliber rifle and hunting knives and turned them over to authorities after they arrived on the scene. They also comforted Main, who was having an epileptic seizure, DeMoct said. Main, of Hastings, was transported to Pen­ nock Hospital by Hastings Ambulance. DeMott said Main had failed to take his medication that day, which led to the dizzy spell. The officer credited the three women with possibly saving Main's life. "They are good people, they took respon­ sibility for him and his property," DeMott said. "I guess it isn’t unusual, but 1 thought it was nice the way they took charge." Elizabeth Calabria and Robin Baird seemed to enjoy making com husk dolls. The Folk Life Festival wouldn't be the same without homemade cookies baked in the oven of a woodbuming stove. Here, Wendy Tatar, a Western Michigan University student who served as a sum­ mer intern at the park, checks on a batch during Saturday’s festivities. Hastings Manufacturing says employee agreement working fine Officials at Hastings Manufacturing Co. say a woriang agreement they implemented earlier this month after negotiations for a new contract with its union failed, is working out all right. "Everything seems to be going along fine,” said Monty "Joe” Bennett, vice presi­ dent of employee relations. "We haven’t had any meetings and everyone’s coming to work. We see no apparent affect." UAW Local 138 President Patrick Loftus refused comment on the situation there. "We’re not in the commenting mood, ve*.’ don’t think it's wise at this point . ■mment," said Loftus. “(The comp j has) A Mortgage You Can Change as Things Change! Watching Pat Erwin make soap was one of the interesting demonstrations that visitors enjoyed. Here, she stirs a mixture of lye water and animal fat, which required about 90 minutes of arm-power before the concoction was ready to be poured into a molding pan to cool. She explained that pioneers used ashes from their fireplaces to make their own lye. done what one of their options was since Jan. The main part of the proposed contract from the company’s perspective, said Ben­ nett, is that it lowered the hiring wage rate. The firm has hired six new employees, while four more are being processed. With the im­ plementation of the new rates, the firm will save about $100,000 when hiring those 10 ad­ ditional employees, compared to the former rates. The biggest economic change for the employees is an increase of the individual costs in health insurance, effective Jan. 1, 1989. he added. k SUBSCRIBE TODAY to all the news of Barry County! Give a call at... 948-8051 Esther Mathews applies the cranking power as Clyde Russell takes care of the casing for the making of homemade sausage in the kitchen of the Sixberry House. LAND A farm mortgage plan you can manage! Call: Farm Credit Services TOM 8 Surprise, Surprise Your 18th has arrived. S G g HAPPY BIRTHDAY S jj Thornapple Manor Laurie and Polly > 945-2407 Call for an Appointment Mom, Dad, Karen, LPNs — RNs 6:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. I Part-time We are looking for someone with leadership skills to work in our geriatric facility. We offer health insurance and vacation benefits for part-time. Competitive wages Washday blues? Nope. Shauna Fisher, Ronda Fisher and Jennifer Calabria seemed to be delighted with the opportunity to show visitors the old-fashioned way to do laundry. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 22. 1988 — Page 11 SCHOOLS. .continued from page 1 The last inspection was coordinated with three other Barry County school systems through the Barry Intermediate School District. One person was trained and certified to make inspections and develop management plans in all the schools, instead of four districts paying for the training of four individuals or hiring out licensed inspectors at a higher cost The inspections took longer than expected, however, so Hastings will not be able to fill its plan by the October deadline. Schoessel said prior to that joint agreement in November 1987 that Hastings students and teachers are in no immediate danger of exposure to asbestos particles. To apply for the deferral, Schoessel said the district has to submit a statement that it made a "good-faith effort** to meet the deadline; show that it has either solicited or entered into a contract, which Hastings has; must provide a timetable for the work to be completed; notify employee groups and parents' organization of the situation and have a discussion at a public meeting; and school yearbook advisor (first semester assistant band director. Northeastern Elementary’s Parent-Teacher Organization has donated $500 for a school sign, while the PTO at Pleasantview gave that school $400 for the purchase of classroom instructional materials. Board President Ann Ainslie was appointed Hastings' voting delegate for the 40th Annual Conference of the Michigan Association of School Boards. That conference will be held in Grand Rapids in early October. Because expenses for conference attendance was eliminated in budget cuts, Ainslie will pay her own registration fee and expenses for that conference, as other staff members have done, Schoessel said. The board approved the 1988-89 adult education catalog and will submit it to the Michigan Department of Education, as required by law. A summary of the adult submitted her resignation to the board after taking a position with the Charlotte A 19-year-o!d senior, Myerel Kidder, was expelled by the board in connection with alleged possession and delivery of marijuana. when the school received additional state aid. Charmaine Purucker has been hired as Baker's replacement The board approved an unpaid of absence one afternoon per week for Nancy Bradley, a fourth grade teacher at Southeastern, in order for her to complete a counseling practicum. Tim Newsted was transferred from Pleasantview Elementary to teach third grade at Southeastern, replacing Linda Corrigan, who is on a one-year leave of absence. Janet Foley has been recalled to leach fifth grade at Pleasantview, following notice from Patricia Wieringa that she has taken a job in another school district In addition to social studies assignments education program also will be included. As part of the expulsion, the board referred Kidder to counseling programs, but he has already made plans to attend school in another district Two high school groups both received the first of a two-part approval for travel plans. The Future Farmers of American chapter plans to go to Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 9-12, for the annual FFA convention. The high school's Educational Travel Club is planning a trip to Chicago Nov. 5,12 or 19. Both organizations will seek final approval from the board at next month's meeting after details have been confirmed. Three out-of-dlstrict transfers were approved by the board, while another was denied. Adam Bancroft and Christine McKee at the middle school, Ruperto Rodriguez will teach Spanish at the high school Rodriguez will attend Thornapple Kellogg Public was the high school Spanish teacher last classes in the Grand Rapids Public Schools. A transfer application submitted on behalf of Eric and Lindsey Gibbs to attend Gull Lake year, but was laid off in March and recalled this summer. Jean Syswerda will teach literature skills and speech at the middle school level. She previously had been assigned to teach high school Spanish in the budget-cuts shuffle. Several appointments were made by the board, including Patricia Aumick as high Schools, while Julia Reges will attend Public Schools was denied because the request was not based on educational reasons. Pending approval by the Lakewood School District, Suzanne Miller will attend special education classes at Northeastern Elementary, school choir director; Elbert Black, retail store advisor;-Thomas Brighton, middle Improper evidence admitted Court orders new trial in 1986 attempted murder case by Jaff Kaczmarczyk heard the 1986 trial and sentenced DeWitt to A former Hastings resident sentenced to prison - said the appellate court remanded the case, saying certain evidence admitted was hearsay and erroneous. life in prison for causing a mobile home explosion that injured eight people will receive a new trial. The three-judge Court of Appeals ruled hearsay evidence was improperly admitted during the 1986 trial of Dennis A. DeWitt for attempted second-degree murder. Trial was tentatively set for Dec. 12 in Barry County Circuit Court. DeWitt, 26, received the life sentence in October 1986 after a jury found him guilty of shooting into a Cedar Creek Road mobile home in January of that year. During his trial, DeWitt claimed he was shooting pool in a local bar on that night But in 1987, he pleaded guilty to lying during the murder trial about his Democrats urge defeat of courthouse proposal only); Mary Melendy, high school drama director; and Joan Schroeder, high school must send the request by Oct 12. Former Hastings librarian Mary Baker elementary schools. Baker had been laid off after March budget cuts and was recalled Dems askfor long-term capita! outlay plan school athletic director; Joseph Laloye, high school band director; Norma Lamotte, high Shuster turned the case over to visiting Judge Patrick McCauley. A pre-trial hearing was scheduled for Oct 27 before McCauley in Barry County Circuit Court In December 1987, DeWitt received the second prison sentence for perjuring himself during his 1986 trial. Citing new evidence, authorities in May Barry County Road Commission Engineer-Manager Jack Kineman shows, with his hand, the 4.39 mile section of Doster Road that will be reconstructed if state funding is approved. Besides enhancing economic development, the road improvement will reduce injuries, save lives, improve driver comfort and reduce travel time in that area, he said. ROAD FUN DS..continued from page 1 Kineman has applied for Michigan Transportation Economic Development Funds for the local project, which would span 4.39 miles of Doster Road, from M-89 to 800 feet north of 109th Avenue (just south of Merlau Avenue.) Doster Road is hilly and dangerous, Kineman said. There have been 79 reported accidents on that section of road from 1983-87, he said. Of those accidents, 31 involved injuries and 48 property damage. ’•There has been one fatality in 1988 and as the traffic continues to increase as the road deteriorates, there is a definite potential for more fatalities and serious injuries,*' Kineman wrote in the funding application. An average of 3,500 drivers travel that stretch of Doster Road each day, according to a traffic count conducted last year, he said. Three different traffic counts were conducted with the traffic ranging from 2,700 to 4,000 vehicles per day. “It’s one of the higher traffic counts in the county and one of the worst roads in the county.” If the road commission receives the grant, Kineman’s timetable includes May 1989 for the opening of bids and July 1990 as the pro­ ject’s completion dale. Clearing, placement of drainage structures, grading, preparing the subbase, base and bituminous leveling and paving would be slated for May through November of 1989. Final paving and cleanup would be done from May through July 1990. ------------Completion of the project will provide an all-season road access to both the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek metropolitan areas, Kineman noted. Through a “transportation package passed last year (by ’he Legislature), state funding is available from gasoline taxes and license fees for different purposes and different projects” such as economic development, he explained. White the STIRC does not fit the narrow definition of “industry.” it has the important purpose of rehabilitating people, he said. Such rehabilitation reduces the cost to employers statewide and the cost to the state's social and welefare institutions. Sixty-three other applicants have filed for economic development funds to dale, Kineman said, but it is not known how many applications will receive funding or how many total dollars will be awarded. Normally, the state requires a 25 percent local match when it awards road funding, but Kineman has requested a waiver of the $375,000 match for the Doster Road project. In his waiver requec’ to the state, he said the road commission already has committed a disproportionate amount of its available funds on Pine Lake Road (which becomes Doster Road after curving around Pine Lake). He also noted that traffic generated by STIRC, a tax-exempt institution, has con­ tributed to the road problem. Because STIRC docs not contribute to the local tax base, ex­ cept for employing some local people, Kineman is asking the state to provide the match through its education budget or direct appropriation. Also, he said, Prairieville Township, where Doster Road is located, has “very limited funds available for road improvements.” Kineman said he feels positive about the county’s chances of securing the Doster Road funding and has asked several other govern­ mental units to support the project with letters and resolutions to state legislators. Last week, the county board of commis­ sioners adopted a resolution in support of the project. “The Doster Road project will not only enhance the future economic development of the area, but also provide safer and faster transportation to a major state institution, thus improving the accessibility for responsiveness to Michigan’s handicapped citizens,” the resolution said. The county board also noted how the area has been impacted financially from the loss of ! federal revenue sharing-fimds.-a-loas of in- "duSlrial plants and unemployment. Kineman said a series of four road improve­ ment projects on 5.38 miles of Pine Lake Road, from Norris Road to south of Merleau Avenue, is already in progress and will cost more than $1 million by the time the work is completed next year. ”We’re grading it now. It will stay gravel until next year and then we’ll put a mat sur­ face on it.” The road is being constructed to meet all-season standards to tie in with an all­ season route from M-89 (which hinges on the state transportation funds) to Delton. Kineman explained that future plans call for resuracing Delton Road, which runs between Prairieville and Delton, to meet all-season standards, too. Funding for the current Pine Lake Road project includes $500,000 of federal aid plus state and township (Orangemille and Prairieville) funds. 1987 charged DeWitt with conspiring with four others to lie under oath, claiming they were with DeWitt shooting pool at a bar. As part of a plea agreement four charges between 10.30 p.m. and 11 pjn. on Jan. 6. Police were summoned to the scene, an* shortly afterward a spark ignited a sev? Airborne car crash only leaves injury 1 gas line while four people were fasi<. the trailer and four police officers were outside the home. The trailer blew apart, burning the four occupants and knocking the four police officers unconscious. During the trial, the prosecution contended that DeWitt and a car full of friends drove out to the trailer because DeWitt was angry at one of the occupants, who was dating DeWitt's estranged wife. The prosecution argued DeWitt fired at the trailer two separate times, breaking windows, sending buckshot through furniture and appliances and endangering the lives of two men, a woman and a small baby inside the trailer. Much of the prosecution's case rested on a shell casing DeWitt dropped out of his pocket after the shooting that matched shell casings found at the site of the shooting. But the defense maintained DeWitt's innocence, offering testimony that DeWitt was shooting pool at a bar during the time the shots were fired. After 1 1/2 hours of deliberation, a jury found DeWitt guilty of both the attempted murder charge as well as a charge of carrying a firearm during the commission of a felony. In Barry County Circuit Court Wednesday afternoon, Judge Richard M. Shuster - who A teenager was seriously hurt last week after an airborne accident that began when she took her eyes off the road. Amy M. Peterson, 16, of Plainwell, was treated and released from Pipp Hospital in Plainwell, where she was taken by a friend after the accident Thursday at 3:45 p.m. Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy Don Glasgow said Peterson was driving north on Lindsey Road near Ford’s Point in Prairieville Township when the accident occurred. Peterson told authorities she was driving through a curve when she looked down at the tape player in her car. Flaming car crash Saturday leaves area man injured A car that struck a tree and burst into flames left its driver seriously hurt Saturday in Thor­ napple Township. Jason Welch, 18, was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was later released, a hospital spokeswoman said. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Don Glasgow said Welch, of Kentwood, was westbound on Parmalee Road west of Whitncyville Road when the accident occurred at 10:25 p.m. Welch apparently was speeding through a curve when his 1976 Oldsmobile left the north side of the road, Glasgow said. After 238 feet, Welch pulled the car back onto the roadway, lost control and crossed the center line spinning counterclockwise. The car left the south edge of the road. Some $800 in bills, change and rolled coins were stolen last week during a night-time break-in at Peter's Place in Delton. Authorities believe the burglar used a hacksaw blade to rotate and move a small sliding bolt on the inside of a door on the north side of the building. An employee arriving at the bar in the mor­ ning Sept. 13 found a hacksaw blade laying under two empty cash drawers left in the bar's office. Capt. George Howell of the Barry County Sheriff's Department said the money was taken from a four-drawer filing cabinet in the office. to commit perjury. concurrent prison term was attached to his testified they were fired on at intervals commissioners said acting now would save the taxpayers money over the long run. Democratic Commissioner Paul Kiel and Republican colleague P. Richard Dean cast the two dissenting votes to take the bond issue back to the voters. Kiel, who represents Hope. Baltimore and Orangeville townships, said in August he op­ posed the proposal because his constituents would not support a county millage increase until school millages issue were resolved. Dean, who serves Irving, Rutland and Hastings townships, concurred with the Democratic position that the bond issue docs not address the additional concerns of jail overcrowding and the deterioration of the county’s Courts and Laws Building across the street from the courthouse. Based on the county's 1988 state equalized alue of $505,919,648. the first year of the ex­ tra millage — if approved in November — would cost taxpayers about 0.395 mills, beginning in 1989. That figure is based on annual payments of $200,000 to retire the bonds. Translated into tax dollars, the owner of a $60,000 house — with a state equalized value of $30,000 — would pay about $12 in addi­ tional taxes per year. The proposal has a variable millage rate that is expected to be reduced each year if the SEV continues to rise, commissioners said. The 1986 proposal, which was defeated 6,110 to 4,554. was for a fixed rate of .71 mills for five years. Dwyer said county Democrats believe there are better ways to save money while meeting the county’s needs. “A small expenditure for a courtroom at the jail would shortly pay for itself in the deputy overtime used transporting and guarding prisoners, but this is not even on the drawing board,” he said. “(The county) is completing a half million dollar bus garage on prime com­ mercial property (in front of the county jail on West State Street) while a completely suitable building stands empty on Bedford Road that could be purchased today for a quarter of the cost. "And. we have no doubt that they will soon be back for money to replace the Courts and Law Building.** he said. The Democratic resolution, unanimously approved by the committee, concludes, “Un­ til a long-term plan for capital outlay is developed, discussed and agreed upon, we urge voters to reject any piecemeal approach that obscures or conceals'the ultimate goal.” striking a tree in the passenger's door. The impact wrapped the car around the tree, causing the vehicle to burst into flames, Glasgow said. Lynn Kermeen, a Parmalee Road resident who was first to arrive at the scene, pulled Welch out of the burning car before it was ful­ ly engulfed, Glasgow said. Middleville Fire Department was summon­ ed to put out the fire that completely destroyed the car, the deputy said. • Glasgow said Welch told him later he had three or four drinks at a party on Parmalee Road, but Welch did not remember what road he had been driving on or how the accident happened. The accident remains under investigation. Peter’s Place burglarized in Delton were dropped and DeWitt pleaded guilty in November 1987 to two counts of conspiracy whereabouts the night Awning In December 1987, a 10- to 15-year sentence. At DeWitt's murder trial in September 1986, occupants of the mobile home by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Condemning the decision as “lurching from crisis to crisis. ” the Barry County Democratic Party Monday announced its op­ position to the proposed SI.35 million bond issue to renovate the Barry County Courthouse. In August, the county board of commis­ sioners voted 5-2 to place the bonding pro­ posal on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. If approved, county voters would authorize the sale of $1.35 million in general obligation tax bonds to fund the renovations over a 10-ycar period. A slightly different bond proposal for the courthouse was defeated by voters in November 1986. Urging defeat of the proposal this year. too. county Democrats, in a prepared statement, said their primary concern was the lack of a long-range capital outlay plan for the county. "Historic preservation is important in any community," said county Democratic Party Chairman Bob Dwyer. “But to feed us a new governmental complex a teaspoon at a time is dishonest. “For the price they are asking, a new building could be constructed that would house most, if not all, county departments,” he said. “If that is their hidden agenda, it should be discussed fully with a long-term plan and strategy.” “To spend that amount of money to gain so little when so much is needed is absurd,” Dwyer said. In reaching their decision to renovate the 95-year-old building, commissioners in August said the courthouse needed major changes to renovate the building’s physical plant and expand needed facilities while preserving the historic character of the building. Plans call for the replacement of the building’s roof, gutters, electrical and mechanical systems, as well as the installation of custom miliwork storm windows. A central air conditioning system, an ex­ terior elevator for handicapped access and a new prisoner detention room would be added to the building. The entire third floor would be renovated to house a public meeting room for the various county boards. Commissioners said the federal and state government both require that the county make the building accessible for the handicapped. Observing that costs had risen $175,000 since voters defeated the proposal in 1986, Finding the drawer with the cash fastened with a padlock, the burglar tried unsuccessful­ ly to pry the door open with a screwdriver, Howell said. When that failed, the burglar removed the top drawer and reached inside to remove two cash drawers in the second drawer of the fil­ ing cabinet. In addition to the hacksaw blade, Howell said he picked up two wine cooler bottles ap­ parently left behind by the burglar. Muddy footprints inside the bar's bathroom were found matching prints outside the en­ trance. he said. Hastings Apostolic Tabernacle dedicated The Hastings Apostolic Tabernacle is located at 502 E. Bond. Regular ser­ vices will be held Sunday mornings and evenings and Thursday evenings. The car left the west side of the road, struck a tree, hit a bank and went airborne over Ford Road, striking a power pole some nine feet off the ground, Glasgow said. Peterson was not wearing a seat belt at the time, he said. CORRECTION: Due to incorrect information given to the media, several news reports, including one in last week’s Banner, stated the wrong percen­ tage of pay increase in 1988 for the Barry County Courthouse Employees Association. Glen Staup. association president, said the in­ crease is substantially less than 4.32 percent as the article stated. He said the percentage varies among employees because the wage hike was a flat 13-ccnts per hour. Consequent­ ly. each person’s percentage of increase depends on their current hourly rate, he said. A musical praise service was the focal point of the dedication, with Pastor Glen Burgette, playing guitar, and his wife Betty singing. Five ministers who are in the same family gathered for the Friday grand opening service of the Hastings Apostolic Tabernacle. From left, they are Ernie Mahler, of South Bend, Earl Rynarson Jr., also of South Bend, Glen Burgette, pastor of the Hastings Tabernacle; Larry McEndarfer Jr., of South Bend; and Arthur Mahler, of Paw Paw. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 22, 1988 CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 Husiiicw Thank You CARD OF THANKS I want to thank all my children and grandchildren for having a wondering 61st birthday, 9-9-88. Alice and Jeff, Deb, Scott, Brad, Dioma, Jenny, Jon, Jason, Jean, Jim, Maria, Amy, Gary, Darcy, Corina, John, Polly, Angela and Mark. Also, Kellie and Tammy at Burger King for the beautiful cake. It will be a day I will always remember. Thank You ______________ Millie Rathbun CARD OF THANKS The family of Gerald and Kathryn Potter would like to thank all those friends and neighbors who were so kind, thoughtful and supportive at the lime of our parents deaths. A special thank you goes to the Women of the Woodland United Methodist Church, the Hastings and Lake Odessa Rescue Squads, the staff at Pennock Hospital Emergency Room, Dr. Atkinson, Pastor Gamer of First Baptist Church, Hastings, Pastor Bob Kersten of Woodland United Methods! Church and Gary Koops of Koops Funeral Chapel. We will always remember your love and caring. Robert and Marcia (Potter) Jewell Family Michael Poller and Family Stephen and Carol Potter Family Phillip and Nancy Potter Family James and Pat Potter Family Chip and Debra (Potter) Wilson Family Cecil and Gladys (Hynes) Bennett Family Help Wauled FACSIMJLESERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Shirley._____________________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regulator occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 I oi Sale 1978 PARKWOOD MOBILE HOME, 14x70, 2 BEDROOMS, FRONT KITCHEN WITH BAY WINDOW, 8x10 DECK, WATER SOFTENER/ PURIFIER INCLUDED, $9,800 OR BEST. CALL 948-8092 OR 945-9315. FOR SALE: Winchester auto. 12 gauge, vent rib win. choke, new slug barrel, new cond;; Remington 742 carbine 30-06 scope, shells, extra clip, case, new cond.; 945-2031.________ HUNTERS SPECIAL: 1972 Marlette Mobile home with 7'xl3 Expando - must be moved, $3,200. Remus, Mi. Phone 517-967-3436 after 6:30 p.m. < Hira^t Suh GARAGE SALE: Dowling, Fri, Sa, Sun, 9/23, 9/24, 9/25, 9am to 7 1239 Cottage Rd. Anti­ ques, appl’s, clothng, dishes, wicker/glass dm st, tbl's, crib, books, LOADS of misc. SEED RYE 795-7237. FOR SALE, VISA/MASTERCARD. US CHARGE Guaranteed. Regard­ less of credit rating. Call now! 213-925-9906 ext. U1893. OLD ORIENTAL RUGS Wanted. Any size or condition. Call 1-800-443-7740. SERVICE DIRECTORY REAL ESTATE MILLER SINCE REAL ESTATE 1940 Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. & Mike Humphreys Associate Brokers Hastings (616) 645-5162 CAR & TRUCK RfPAlR indras^ 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT SorHc* Naara: Monday a to 8. TuMdoy-Fridoy 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS MKMLSflMinmiMRM Kwp that grwt GM Faattn* with Genuine GM Parte. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! > COLLISION REPAIR • Insurance Work • Glass Replaced 945-3387 MECHANICAL SERVICE • Wheel Alignment • Brake Work • Electrical • Air Conditioning PARTS 2110 W. GUN LAKE ROAD Across trooi Fuelgas • New Radiators • Rebuilt .Starters & Alternators INSURANCf INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement • Life • Home • Auto • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE ...at 945-3412 BABYSITTER WANTED: Mature, responsible, non smok­ ing woman over age 30 to occa­ sionally babysit for 2 children ages 4 & 1 in my home; Some occasional over nights; Must have own transportaion. Call 945-5578.___________________ BABYSITTER WANTED: 2 to 3 days per week in our home. Phone 945-4139.____________ BABYSITTER WANTED for occasional evenings, non smok­ er, high school girl is fine, E. Mill St. area. 945-4821 DENTAL ASSISTANT wanted full time, must be exper­ ienced, friendly and cheerful, excellent pay. Respond to Ad»344 OO The Reminder. P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI. 49058._______________ • DENTAL HYGENIST part time, must have experience and work well with patients. Great financial opportunity. Respond to AD* 345 C/O The Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI. 49058.______________________ GIRLS WANTED: 9-19 from Grand Rapids and surrounding areas to compete for the titles of Miss Pre-Teen, Miss Jr. Teen and Miss Teen Grand Rapids. Thousands of dollars in prizes including a trip to the Nationals in Orlando, Florida. For more information call 1-800-345-2330._____________ HOMEMAKERS EARN OVER $10 PER HOUR PART-TIME. Earn free Hawaiian trip. Free training. Commission up to 25%. Highest hostess awards, no delivering or collecting, no handling or service charge. Over 800 dynamic items - toys, gifts, home decor and Christmas decor. For free catalog, call friendly home parties, 1-800-227-1510._____________ MOM - Christmas Around the World wants you to be a demon­ strator. Earn $8 or more per hour in your spare time. Choose your own hours. No investment, no collection, no delivery, FREE kit, free training. Start now and work til December. A great job; meet interesting people, earn bonuses; free trip to HAWAII possible. Call now for details. GLORIA, 948-9018 or DEB 945-2326. NEED EXTRA MONEY ? Who doesn't Come along and join the fun working for House of Lloyd. The line includes 480 country items, candles, home decor, toys, and Christmas deco­ rations. No investment No deliveries or collections. FREE supplies. 616-367-4967, 517-852-9592, 795-7133. OPEN YOUR OWN BEAUTI­ FUL DISCOUNT RETAIL STORE. Choice of jean­ sportswear, large lady, infantpreteen or family shoe store. Pint quality top name brands. $14,900 to $26,900 investment includes fixtures, inventory, training and more. Prestige Fashions, 1-800-247-9127. PACKERS-Experienced in inspecting & packing plastic injection molded automotive parts. Wages start at $5.70 per hour plus bonus <fc foil benefit package. Please apply between 8:00am& 11:30am or 1:00pm A 4:30pm at Lacks Industries, 3500 Raleigh, Kentwood, MI. off 36th St between Kraft A PsttenoB.___________________ PART-TIME CLERICAL POSITION AVAILABLE in our accounting department. Must be detail oriented and have an aptitude for working with numbers. Some customer contact Apply at the reception desk. Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court St, Hastings, MI 49058. E.O E.____________ RECEPTIONIST/ SECRETARY: Immediate opening for full time position at community mental health agen­ cy. Seeking motivated, enthu­ siastic person with ability to deal with the public. Applicant must possess good phone skills, typing skills, communication skills and knowledge of general office procedures. Experience preferred. Send resume to: Barry County Community Mental Health Service, 1005 W Green St Hastings. Ml 49058. No phone calls. EOE___________ SPRAY PAINTERExperienced in mask spray painting of plastic automotive parts. Wages start al $630 per hour plus bonus A full benefit package. Please apply between 8:00am A11:30am or 1:00pm A 4:30pm at Lacks Industries, 3500 Raleigh, Kentwood, MI. off 36th SL between Kraft A Patterson. T-K school board ponders sale of Freeport School by Jean Gallup After hearing comments from Freeport citizens, the building and facilities committee from the Thomapple Kellogg School Board will recommend to the full board the delay of the sale of the building the district owns in Freeport. The former school building has been used for the last nine years as a day program and partial hospitalization facility for the Barry County . Mental Health Department, and members of the BCMHD Board of Directors have said they would like to buy the building. Negotiations have been under way for almost two years, and the rapidly deteriorating condition of the building has ad­ ded new urgency co the problem, said Dr.Joseph C. Seelig, director of the mental health department. Members of the school board committee at the public hearing Tuesday night were Gary Thaler, vice president; Gary VanElst. treasurer; and John Miller, trustee. Also on hand was Steve Garrett, superintendent of T-K. The Freeport Village Council had sent a let­ ter to the school board asking that the village be considered before any sale of the building, prompting the meeting. "I’m not going to get into a fight with the people of Freeport. What I'd like to hear is that the people of Freeport would like us to stay here," Seelig said. At several points during the evening, Seelig praised the residents of Freeport for tijeir welcoming attitude to the staff and clients us­ ing the building. Several options were discussed by the au­ dience and the committee. The idea being considered by the BCMHD and the school board had the board obtaining a loan for $100,000 to be used for outside renovation, with the mental health department raising $100,000 for inside renovation of the building. Architects hired by the BCMHD have reported the renovation to bring the building up to state codes would cost $200,000, Seelig said. The BCMHD then would continue to lease the building from the school district. The lease payments would be large enough to repay the money borrowed by the district, the interest on the loan and the purchase price of the building. Questions of where the school would get money to spend for the project when they arc facing another millage election for operating funds were answered by Thaler. "The school would borrow the money, and the mental health people would make us lease payments high enough to cover the loan, the interest on the loan and the purchase price of the building. It wouldn’t really cost the school any money," he said. 1 At the end of a 10-year lease agreement with the school, the building would be bought by Barry County, and the BCMHD would then lease from the county. Seelig said that the State of Michigan will not pay for what the department owns, only for what it leases. Freeport residents asked how much the building would cost if they wanted to buy it, and were told the assessed value was between $45,000 and $50,000. Roger DeVries, calling himself a relative newcomer to the area, suggested the village buy the property, renovate the building and use it for a community center for the benefit of area youngsters and adults. Charles Gieger disagreed, saying, "The village doesn’t have that kind of money. We’d be better off to sell it outright to the mental health people and let them handle it. I can see no feasible reason to gain control of that building. The village has trouble keeping streets in repair. It would be a great idea if it would work, but it just isn’t feasible." DeVries admitted it might be a gamble, but he thought the people should try to "build for the future." Other ideas debated were the possibility of the village entering a lease agreement with the mental health department similar to the pre­ sent suggestion; letting the county buy the building and administer it; donating part of the four-acre property to the village to build a community building; and just selling two lots to the Freeport Fire Department. Selig said the i dea of sharing the building with the community in the evening after the clients had left was almost certainly not an op­ tion because of liability. While Seelig said his board of directors had set a deadline of Sept. 27 for an answer from the school, the committee told the residents it feels no pressure to make a decision on the matter by then if the people at the meeting wanted to formulate a plan of their own. "What we are trying to do is work out what is best for the school and the community. Give us a proposal," Thaler said. When the Rev. Jerry Drummond asked how long the residents had to make a proposal, the committee said 30 days. Drummond also said most people in the room had not been in the school building in several years, if at all, and a tour of the building for anyone interested was arranged for Friday, Sept. 23, at 5 p.m. Seelig said he would ask his board of direc­ tors if it would extend its deadline. "We cannot continue much longer in that building. We have to bring it up to code. I can find other locations, but not a community that is aa nice as this one. But, it's up to Freeport, they should have the first option," Seelig said. Van Elst reminded the gathering, "You have a chance to get a small industry here. They’re a slate agency, and it will be here forever." Talking about any recommendation from the committee to the foil school board about the matter at its next meeting Oct. 3, Thaler laid, "Right now, I wouldn't recommend to do anything. And I think that's how we all feel. That’s my opinion right now." Legal Notices Approved budget amendments to general fund and the Cemetery Trust Fund. Approved to retain the 3.5 mills for the 1988 tax collections. Approved appointment of William Ruston ond Jim Cary os probationary members of Pine Lake Fire Depl. Approved appointment of Donald ond Ronald Herzog os full members of the Pine Lake Fire Dept. Approved to return Leroy Hope from medical leave Io restricted duty within the Pine Lake Fire Dept. Adopted Crooked Lake Sewer Resolution <1: Ro: bonding. Adopted Crooked Lake Sewer Resolution *2: Ro: Engineer Co. Adopted Resolution re: Doster Rood Improve­ ment grant application through the County Rood Commteston. Approved appointment of Elaine Van Nlmon to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Approved payment of outstanding bills totaling 11.947.07 from the Pork Construction Fund. Approved payment of general fund bills totaling 84.M2.73. Janette Emlg, Clerk Attested to Dy: Supervisor Reck (9/22) MORTGAGE SALK MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles E. Eggers 8 Donna M. Eggers, his wife, to Fleet Mor­ tgage Corp, f/k/a Mortgage Associates. Inc., a Rhode Island corporation successor by merger to Mortgage Associates. Inc., a Wisconsin corpora­ tion, Mortgagee, Dated April 8. 1974, and record­ ed on April 17. 1974, In Liber 219, on page 530, tarry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Federal National Mortgage Association, a corporation organized ond existing under the laws of the United States, by an assign­ ment dated May 6. 1974. and recorded cn June 7, 1974, in Liber 220, on pogo 77. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fif­ teen Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Five 8 62/100 Dollars ($15,475.82), including interest at 8% % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statue ,in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vondue, at the main entrance to the County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 2 o’clock p.m.. Local Time, on Thursday, October 20. 1988. Said promises ore situated in the Village of Mid­ dleville, Barry County. Michigan, ond are describ­ ed as: Lot 44. MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS ADDITION NO. 2. to the Village of Middleville, Section 27. T4N, R10W, Barry County. Michigan, as recorded in Liber 5. Pogo 13, Barry County Records. During the six months or thirty days, if found abandoned immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Doted: September 8. 1988 Federal National Mortgage Association, Assignee oi Mortgagee Hecht & Cheney Sixth Floor Frey Building Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 ’ (10/6) State of MkMsasi Fr strati C—t Ceaatjr of Bany PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 88-19989-Se Eslate of GERALD W. POTTER. Social Security Number 362-16-7463. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest in the estate may oe barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On October 6. 1968 at 9:00 a.m.. In the probote courtroom, Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will bo held on the petition of Stephen L. Potter requesting that Stephen L. Porter bo ap­ pointed personal representative of Gerald W. Pot­ ter who lived of 333 N. Main, Woodland, Michigan and who died Aug. 6, 1988: ond requesting also that the will of the deceased dated April 7,1974 be admitted to probate. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mall, to both the personal represen­ tative and to the court on or before December 6, 1988. Notice is further given that the estate vrili then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. September 15. 1988 ROBERT L. BYINGTON (P2762I) 222 W. Apple St.. P.O. Box 248 Hastings. Ml 49058 616-945-9557 STEPHEN L. POKER 5187 Usboene Rood Freeport. Ml 49325 (9/22) _ Ftettceef PROPOSED XOMNGAMENDMENTS Notice Is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/Zonlng Commission will conduct a public hearing on September 26, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Commissioner’s Room. County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hostings, Michigan. The following Sections of 1976 Barry County Zon­ ing Ordinance, as amended, will be considered for amendment. A-3-88 - ARTICLE VI • Section 6.12 - A - 8.(4.) (odd q. Private landing strips) A-4-88 - ARTICLE VI - Section 6.12 • A • B.(4.) (odd r. Temporary housing for elderly, health impaired or otherwise disadvantaged immediate family members.) Section 6.13 - AR • B.(4.) (odd X. Temporary housing for elderly, health impaired or otherwise disadvantaged Immediate family members.) Section 6.18 • R-LS (New Section) • Low to Medium Density Single Family Limited Size Residential Section 8.1 - Continuance of U»e (addition to Section.) Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either ver­ bally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time ond place. The complete text of the proposed amendments of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance ar'/ available for public Inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 117 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan between the hours of 8:00 o.m. and 12:00 p.m. ond I a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Fri­ day. Please pltone Lindo Anderson, Barry County Planning Director al 948-4830 for further information. Norvol E. Thaler. Clerk Sorry County (9/22) The building in question is located in Freeport and is currently being us­ ed by the Barry County Mental Health Department. Delton man arrested after crash A Delton man was arrested for drunken driving last week after a one-car rollover acci­ dent that left his passenger injured. Henrietta Jean Dykhuis. 34. of Delton, was treated at Pennock Hospital in Hastings and released after the crash. John M. Tobias. 22. was arrested Sept. 14 after the 12:36 a.m. accident near Delton. Barry County Deputy Sheriffs Gary Sunior and Tony Stein said Tobias was driving west on Stevens Road when he went off the north side of the road on a left curve. He overcorrected, crossed the center line, went off the south side of the roadway and rolled his 1988 Chevrolet onto its roof. Neither Tobias nor Dykhuis was wearing a seat belt, but Tobias was not hurt in the crash, deputies said. Tobias, of 11380 S. Wall Lake Road, told deputies he was going too fast when he lost control of his car. He also told officials he had had two to three beers before the crash, deputies said. After registering .10 percent on the preliminary breathalyzer test, he was taken in­ to custody for drunken driving. He is scheduled for a criminal pre-trial hearing today in 56th District Court. FINANCIAL FOCUS /umWw/t>-...M»rkD. Christensen of Edward D. Jones. Co. Socially acceptable stocks & mutual funds Several years ago an investor was review­ ing her portfolio of high-yielding blue chip securities with a broker. The purpose of the investment was to give as generous an income as possible while still offering the opportunity of some future growth. Several stocks that met this criteria were suggested, among which was one that offered, as part of its pro­ duct line, tobacco. While the broker viewed the stock from an investment value, she view­ ed it from a social or religious value. There are many people who, because of strict religious or social convictions, refuse to in­ vest in companies whose business violates their principles. Their wishes must be wSn selecting individual securities, stocks or bonds, this generally offers little problem. The business of a company and its products are available with a minimum of research. If you cannot get full satisfaction from Moody's Standard and Poor’s, or Value Line, a brief note to the company's headquarters will generally bring a handsome and informative annual report. Not only will you see an array of present products but most companies are quick to outline future plans, products and prospects. If these do not correspond with, or worse, violate, your convictions, don’t invest. That's simple enough, but what if you are in­ vesting in mutual funds? Today, mutual funds invest not only for the small, individual investor but also for major retirement plans, endowment funds, trusts, colleges and more. One mutual fund recently reported that they "... manage money for more than 8,000 institutional investors - over $740 million in all, including about $425 million for retirement plan accounts." And, this is only one mutual fund. Of course, if your retirement dollars are a part of your company’s multi-million dollar plan, you probably have little or no input as to how those funds are invested. If you select a mutual fund, you are placing your confidence in the managers of that fund and in fact giving them total discrection, within the limits set forth in the prospectus, as to where to invest your money. If they choose a stock that does not meet your approval, your choice is to ac­ cept it or to liquidate your fund shares. A mutual fund's portfolio does not in actual practice get a lot of review or criticism from the shareholders. The fund’s current holdings arc listed in die annual and quarterly reports, which are sent to all shareholders. Beyond that, there is little way for you to know what the managers arc buying or selling. Most mutual fund shareholders don't care as long as the results are good. If you are one of the select few who may be interested in the social or religious implications of your investments but still like the benefits of mutual fund in­ vesting, take heart. A recent issue of Changirg Times Magazine addressed the question of the “social funds.” Changing Times reviewed five of these special-purpose funds handling a large part of some $1 billion invested in this manner. No doubt the number will continue to grow if they are successful. A special report by Insight, an advisory letter published in Boston, lists nine of these "socially responsible funds" and two money market funds. The funds range in size from a low of less than $5 million in assets with about 650 shareholders to a high of more than $180 million in assets with 13,000 shareholders. The oldest of these funds was started in 1971, so C* inging Times finds it "tough to assay social funds in general against the fond universe — they’re to new.” They point out that only two "have existed through a complete cycle of up and down stock markets." What these funds do invest in varies with the risk philosophy and policy of the fund. What they do not invest in is very similar, no alcohol, tobacco, nuclear power or gambling. One fund manager is quick to point out they are not out to change the world, just invest responsibly. But what is responsible? Again, it boils down to a matter of individual cons­ cience. Whcras some look on defense spen­ ding as immoral, one fund’s largest holdings are in stocks of companies who deal in defense contracting. That’s responsible only if you agree with their moral values. If you haven't seen an abundance of adver­ tising on these funds it could be because they often direct those advertising dollars to publications that appeal to the largest segment of potential investors. For example, one fund whose investments are primarily environmen­ tal in scope promote their fund through the en­ vironmental publications. If you’re interested in knowing more about "socially acceptable" stocks, a call or letter to the Social Investment Forum, 711 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA, 02111 (617-423-6655) will put you in contact with the right people. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Close Change Company 267s. +1’/. AT&T 93*/* +1’/Ameritech 437. —7. Bristol Meyers 22 ’ /. —’/. Chrysler 22 + 7. CMS Energy 42’/. + 7. Coca Cola Detroit Edison U'la —7. 877. + 1’7. Dow Chemical Exxon Ford Gencorp General Motors Hastings Mfg. IBM JCPenney Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. Kellogg Co. McDonalds Proctor & Gamble Sears S.E. Mich. Gas Upjohn Gold Silver Dow Jones Volume 457. + 7« 49’/. —1’/. 20’/. —'/. 747. -’/. 337. + 7. 1127. —17. 487. + 7. 847. +17. 61 + ’/. 467. —’/. 787. + 7. 37 —’/. ' 197. — /» 317. +7. $406.00 —15.00 6.25 + .21 2087.48 —4.44 142,220. MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT Need three people to start immed­ iately. National corp, expanding in this area. Potential earnings $300 a week. (E.O.E.) urriRv’itw... 531-6581 Call ine Banner and place a “Happy Ad"! � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-09-29.pdf 8ca43b389051de1f36fe04766f60a75e PDF Text Text HASH'J21 SOIL Hastings PuDl ic Library '-21 S. Church St. Hastings. MI. 4905E । ...wrap Four seriously hurt in twocar collision A pizza delivery man who passed a car on a hill while rushing back from a delivery Saturday evening was issued a citation after a two-vehicle, head-on col­ lision that left four Delton residents seriously hurt. , • The driver, Jeffrey S. Boniface, 18, was admitted at Fennock Hospital with a fractured wrist after the crash, which oc­ curred at 10:15 p.m. east of Delton. He was released from the hospital on Tuesday. The driver of the other vehicle. Nathaniel E. Stott, 18, Who suffered head usuries, was listed in satisfactory condition Wednesday at tamock. His passengers, Christine Adkinson, 17, and William Heine, 15, also were described as being in satisfactory condi­ tion Wednesday. Both were admitted wan munipse fractures, a nospnat qntenroote Mid. Trooper, Keo Langford nd Ricky Brown, at the Michigan Save Police. Hawing, Poet, aid Booltee wm on a IdBcnat driving weM on Fifer Road whn be crated iteteofpoite tee io peel a vehicle in a nenpaete, zone. A, he reached the n> at the hill in the eeet-tead lane. BoMfece, at 7321 S. Nome Road, lew the nammfeg car and emt far the ditch on te aooh ride of the ^Ste/of 1300 Brirotl Read, told police k ..astings girls suffer first defeat r JBLIC LIBRARY ■ . ' •; Lakewood bond issue defeated Crime victims’ seminar planned S«e Story on Pago 11 See Story, Page 10 Soo Story on Page 8 c> Devoted to the Interests ofBarry County Since 1856 n—■■ Hastings Banner ' VOLUME 133, NO. 40___________________________________________________ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. 1988 " ' price 25* County proposes $5.3 budget for next year he row Boniface in hia lane, had the aaane tmpolM and alao tamed into the ditch. The two vehicle, cached on the aotnh ate ef the road, idhrwrihi Mid. Heavy rains slowed traffic at the comer State and Market streets in Hastings Thursday evening, as the city received 3.71 inches of rainfall. According to city officials, this state highway $ite floods frequently during heavy rains, but is seldom bothered in normal rainfall. One-day rain beats usual monthly total More rain fell last Thursday in Hastings than normally falls in the entire month of September, as 3.71 inches doused the land. According to Jack Cooley al the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, 3.11 inches of precipitation is average for Hastings in September. Hastings resident Dave McIntyre, who serves as a weather observer for the National Weather Service, reported 6.33 inches of rain for the week of Sept. 18 to 24, bringing the month’s total to^.73 inches as of Wednesday morning. McIntyre said Thursday's rain began about 9 a.m. and “sort of dribbled" throughout the morning and afternoon. The major deluge began about 5 p.m. and continued until around 11 p.m.. he said. i The rains fell hardest just as the first day of was ariiving. They followed a summer rfon will bdremeinhered fora long tirhe as one < |he hottest and driest on record. Fairgrounds sale to be discussed by Elaine Gilbert A proposed 1989 general fund budget of $5,308,287 for Barry County, an increase of $209,973 over current expenditures, will be the subject of a public hearing Oct. 11 The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday set the hearing for 10:35 a.m. in the Board Room on the second floor of the Coun­ ty Annex building. At 10:30 that same day, commissioners will hold a truth-in-taxation hearing to allow the county to levy its authorized allowable millage. The proposed 1989 budget includes an in­ crease in liability, property and auto insurance from $146,487 to $164,275 and increases fr­ inge benefits and court budgets. However, County Coordinator Judy Peter­ son said most departments have held the line on their expenditures. Concerning revenues, for the first time the county will receive about $112,400 from cigarette taxes from the state’s Health and Safety Fund. That won’t be a windfall to the county, Peterson said, because the state man­ dates now the funds will be spent. The county has opted not to reduce property taxes with the revenue, which is one of the options. According to stale guidelines, U/17th. or $72,729 will be earmarked to the health department and must be an extra appropria­ tion in addition to the county's regular ap­ propriation. Approximately $33,059 of cigarette tax revenues will be allocated to the jail, juvenile facility and/or courts. The rest, $6,612, will be used as general revenues to the county and applied toward the operation of the county’s general fund departments. In expenditures, more than 31 percent of the proposed county budget, amounting to $1,664,406, is devoted to law enforcement (sheriff's department, prosecutor's office, marine safety, secondary road patrol, jail, emergency services ami animal control). Judicial services includes 27 percent of the county's proposed budget. A total of $1,435,010 has been budgeted for circuit court, district court, the jury board, probate court, adult probation, child care appropria­ tion, juvenile justice, and friend of the court. General government expenditures of $1,215,785, or 22.9 percent of the budget) are proposed. Those expenses provide for the of­ fices of county clerk, equalization, register of deeds, treasurer and d~ain commissioner, as well as the board of commissioners, county coordinator, legal counsel, tax tribunal refunds, building autharity, courthouse and grounds, health building, soil conservation, insurance and bonds and miscellaneous. Expenses for health and welfare take 9.3 percent of the budget and amount to $491,669 for the health department, medical examiner, mental health, commission on aging and other uses. A total of $138,638 js being proposed for economic development in the 1989 budget. Public works is projected at $19,820*. recreation and cultural expenses at $1,000; contingency at $231,48C and capital budget at $110,479. To avoid cutting programs and laying off staff, the proposed bidget includes using $226,000 from the county’s umbrella tax fund (earnings from the sale of delinquent tax bonds) to balance the budget. In the past, the county has used umbrella tax funds for general fond operations but the In­ ternal Revenue Service has ruled the county See COUNTY BUDGET, Page 10 City, fair board to meet Failure of brakes A qukk-ftanking motorist tray have •voided • major accident h Hope Towrehip after his brakes failed Mon­ day. But bed lock rad the forces of gravity led to a minor fender bender for the Vermontville driver. Brin O. Rngg was driving south on Otis Lake Road near Guernsey Lake Road when he suddenly lost the brakes oe his track. The 27-year-old driver made a right tan Quito Guernsey Lake Road and was aMe to stow the truck by coasting up a hia in the road. Thea he began roiling backwards. Daniel B. Lawrence, 17, who had baraWrring behind Rugg on Otis Lake, also tamed right onto Guernsey Lakand followed Rngg up the hill. Lawrence, of Springfield, .old aotorities he saw Rugg begr ruling backwards, bat was unable to get out of the way to avoid impact with the back of Ragg's track. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Robert Abendruth said Rugg's 1965 Chevy track was not damaged, but Lawrence s 1981 Pontiac suffered slight damage to the front end. Abendnxh said he found brake fluid along the road leading up to the accident. The officer did not issue any citations. United Way’s kickoff Oct. 5 The annual kick-off breakfast for the Barry County United Way campaign is set for 8 a.m. Wednesday. Oct. 5, at the LeasonSharpc Memorial Hall, next to the Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Al Murray, plant manager for the Ralston Purina Company in Battle Creek, will be guest speaker. by David T. Young Representatives from the Barry County Free Fair Board and the City of Hastings are planning to meet soon to discuss the possibility of the sale of the fairgrounds. Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray said she was contacted last week by Russell Stanton, a member of the fair board of directors, in an attempt to set up a mutually convenient time for talks. However, a date has not been set as yet The meeting comes after reports that two developers have made bids to buy the fairgrounds, one with an eye toward constructing a shopping mall and another with plans of erecting a large discount department store. There also have been reports that one of the developers is CBL and Associates of Chattanooga, Tenn., which now is in the process of building an Ames Department Store on M-89 between Plainwell and Otsego. However, such reports have not been confirmed The Barry County Free Fair has taken place for the past 120 years at the fairgounds site on the south side of West State Street The first fair at that site took , place in October of 1858. Even if the sale is completed, the fair will be held once again at the present site in 1989. Fair officials have said they are interested in finding a new location because the present site no longer is big enough to handle the annual event's activities. Estimates of the size of the grounds range from 24 to 33 acres. However, there is some question about ownership of one of the most important sections of the fairgrounds. While it is agreed that the Barry County Agricultural Society owns the grounds, there is some question about ownership of the Market Square, about one block in size at the comer of Market and State streets. City officials insist they have leased the Market Square area for all these years. So the city’s question is about how the fair board can sell the property if it doesn't own all of it. The ownership question will be one of the topics that will be taken up at the meeting between city and fair board representatives. Also leaving things up in the air at this point is that any sale of the grounds is subject to approval by the agricultural society, which is a 135-member body, according to fair board secretary and treasurer Barbara Thornburgh. Officials on both sides are not saying a great deal now. Sunton and Fair Board President William Johncock this week referred questions to attorney Bob Byington, who is representing the the board. The fair board and Community Building Board met last week Tuesday, but it was a See FAIRGROUNDS, Page 11 The possible sale of the Barry County Fairgrounds to a developer has had Hastings buzzing for the last several weeks. Mobile home zoning district gets plan commission OK by Elaine Gilbert A new zoning district for mobile homes with a minimum of 720 square feet will be ad­ ded to Barry County's zoning ordinance if the County Board of Commissioners approves a recommendation made Monday by the county planning commission. After listening to residents talk about the needs for such a zone, the planning commis­ sion approved recommending the change to the county board. If the county board gives its blessing, the zoning amendment must receive state approval before it goes into effect. The amendment does not determine land areas suitable for the zone, but it docs make it possible for townships and individuals to seek rczoning property for mobile homes by going through normal rezoning procedures, said County Planning Director Linda Anderson. A minimum of 10 acres would be needed for such a zone and each unit would have to be on a one-acre lot. The current ordinance docs not allow for the placement of single-wide mobile homes on private lots except on some old plats around some of the county's lakes. Lois Bromley, one about 40 people who at­ tended the public hearing, said she was in favor of such a zone even though it would be too late to help her family. Bromley said she and her husband recently wanted to let their daughter and son-in-law place a 14- by 72-foot mobile home on a parcel of their 160 acres, but were told by the planning office that it would not be allowed because the unit was too small. "I guess as parents when we have had this property that long, and we can't give a piece of it to our kids to put that on. that really bothers us," she said. Other people in the audience also said they supported such an amendment to help young couples get started and for retirement homes for older couples who no longer wish to take the time to keep up their houses. Floyd Miller said as the ordinance stands now. a friend can't put a mobile home on his property, even though he has five acres of high ground. 75 acres of swamp and no neighbors. Tom Stockwell, of Irving Township, who described himself as a "100 percent disabled See MOBILE HOMES, page 9 An artist's sketch of the new medical office building that will be located next to the east side of the Physicians Center, on West Graen Street. Pennock’s plans for building proceeding Pennock Ventures Inc., affiliated with Pen­ nock Hospital, has unveiled plans to construct a medical office building adjacent to the east side of the existing Physicians Center parking lot on West Green Street. A contract for the construction of the building was approved al the board of direc­ tors' meeting held Wednesday. Sept. 28. The two-story. I6.000-squarc-foot facility will provide space on the first floor for Dr. Michael Flohr, ophthalmologist (eye specialist) and Drs. Kimberly and Michael Nosanos. an ophthalmologist and otolaryngologist (ear. nose and throat specialist), respectively, who will join Dr. Flohr next summer. Space will also be available for an audiologist within the office suite. The second floor will be leased to Barry County Com­ munity Mental Health Services. Financing will be provided through a local lending institution. Christman Construction Company of Lansing will serve as general contractor, with construct ion scheduled to begin in October and completion planned for August 1989. Gunn-Levine Associates. Inc. of Detroit are serving as architects for the project. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 29, 1988 Longtime Hastings Township official Virginia Sherry dies The funeral was held Tuesday for Virginia M. Sherry, a longtime public servant in Hastings Township. Sherry. 62. died Saturday in Leila Hospital. Battle Creek, after a lengthy illness. She had served as treasurer of Hastings Township from April 1957 to November 1978. When the township became chartered, she served as a trustee from November 1986 until her death. "She was a top gal — one of the best," said Supervisor Richard Thomas. •‘People in the township really thought a lot of her. She was very conscientious about her duties.'* Thomas said Sherry “crossed political lines real well. She served everybody, not just a favorite few. She was interested in what was going on and was enthusiastic about our new township hall (under construction)." Township Clerk Juanita Slocum also spoke fondly of Sherry. "Everybody seemed to like her." Slocum said. Sherry, a Hastings native and lifelong resi­ dent. was a 1944 graduate of Hastings High Virginia Sherry South Jefferson STREET NEWS f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE ' " EVENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE MADD Teddy Bears. The Barry County Madd chapter is raising money to put teddy bears In emergency vehicles to give to kids who are in accidents, victims of child abuse, lost children, etc. This worthwhile effort deserves your support. Drop some money In the canisters around town or give to the door to door campaign next week. Great idea. 2. Hastings High School Band Trip to Washington, D.C. Band Boosters are selling chances on a new car to help finance the band's trip to the capital next summer. Only 1500 will be sold at $15.00 each, get yours before they are all gone. If you don't believe in raffles, send a donation anyway. A trip to D.C. is a great experience for kids of any age. 3. Fail Foliage Festival — September 26-October 1. If you can*t make it to this celebration, the Fall Color Tour of South Jefferson Street, one of Hastings most exciting events, is schedul­ ed for October. The trees on South Jefferson are expected to burst into brillant collors any day and we Invite you to beat your feet down our street as often as you like during this col­ orful time of year. The people are as bright and beautiful as the trees and we look forward to seeing you. _ 4. Ancestor Appreciation Day — September 27. Climb onto our soapbox and tell us a story about one of your ancestors (a true story) and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) 5. Dried Fig Week — September 27-October 3. We are big fans of fig leaves or the lack of them, but we don't know what to do with the figs. A fig skipping contest, a fig chip throw or fig bobbing are a few suggestions we received. Show us your idea for using figs on South Jefferson this week end get a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 10) 6. Ask a Stupid Questicn Day — September 30. This is your yearly chance to ask us any stupid questions, if we can't answer it, we will give you a $1.00 gift certificate and send you to the Hastings Public Library, your information source. If they can't answer, you get another dollar. If we laugh or snicker, it's $1.00 more. (Limit 10) 7. Gopher Hill Festival — October 1. Show us a picture of a gopher tortoise and get a $3.00 gift certificate. (Limit 3) 8. Rod Flannel Festival — October 1. March down South Jefferson wearing only your red flannels this week and get a $3.00 gift cer­ tificate and a chance to be the Red Flannel King or Queen of Hastings. (Limit 10) 9. World Vegetarian Day — October ?. Bring us some vegetables from your garden and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate and praise your veggies to one and all. (Limit 20) 10. Sundays Best Brunch Buffet returns to South Jefferson this Sunday, October 2, at the Coun­ ty Seat. Old favorites, new surprises, served from 11 until 3 each Sunday through Mother's Day. Tell us in 25 words of prose or poetry why we should buy you Sunday Brunch and the most original (in our judgemp''*' jets Brunch for two on us,* the rest ge< ich. (Limit of 5) (Gin certificate* are Knitted h* xte parson per month and, unless otherwise itateu, u> those 11 or older.) 1. AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK IMMEDIATE DENTURE •445 I *335 ’265 *335 •All t**th ond molerioli u**d meet the high »landord* set by th* American Dental Ann. •Our on pramita* lab providei individual 8 efficient torvice. 'Free denture coniultotion examination. 4 (616)455-0810 •ID. Himebough DDS •O.D Whit* ODS •G. Moncewxx DDS 2330 44th SL, S.E., Grand Rapids WET BASEMENT? Htafrrfb J . SYSTEM The Waterpooflng Altematlre 1 800 643 4232 For free on (He Inspection UNCONDITIONAL LIFETIME WARRANTY! Hydroflo System Warrants your Basement against leakage for the Life of the Structure, Regardless of Ownership. School. She married Harold Sherry on June 8. 1945. She worked for the former LyBarkcr Drug Store for a short time and for Flexfab in Hastings for 10 years before retiring in 1985. Sherry was a member of the Christian Scientist Church of Hastings and Women of the Moose. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son. David Sherry of Hastings; three daughters. Linda Walldron. Sue Tebo and Mary Moore, all of Hastings; 10 grand­ children; a brother. Roderick Tietz of Mid­ dleville; three sisters, Geraldine Webb and Barbara Endsley, both of Hastings, and Arlene Clark of Woodland; and several nieces and nephews. Sherry was preceded in death by a daughter. Carol Jean. Services were held at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, with Roger Claypool of­ ficiating. Burial was in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Dentist’s court date delayed for a third time Preliminary exam for a former Hastings dentist charged with practicing without a license was delayed for the third time Monday in 56th District Court. The hearing for Kevin M. Burnett. 36. was rescheduled for next Monday at 10 a.m. before District Court Judge Gary Holman. Meanwhile in Kent County Circuit Court. Burnett last week pleaded guilty to a charge of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. In exchange for that guilty plea, other pending charges were dropped. No sentencing date was set in Kent County Circuit Court, and Burnett remains free on bond. Burnett was arrested Aug. 9 at his 607 N. Broadway office after an undercover agent working with the Michigan State Police said Burnett was continuing to practice dentistry in' July after his license had been suspended April 13. -. His license was suspended in April after) three charges of obtaining prescription drugs' by fraud-were filed earlier this year in KeniZ County. s » ' . • ’ w Michigan State Police from the Diversion' Investigation Unit in Lansing charge Burnett with writing prescriptions for drugs in the! names of patients, friends and acquaintances,; phoning them into a pharmacy and picking them up, posing as the person. Detective Sgt. Dennis Willing, of the diver­ sion unit, said authorities have recovered 50 to 60 false prescriptions passed by Burnett over a two-year period, beginning in May 1986. Burnett's first preliminary exam had been scheduled for Aug. 29 in Hastings. But because of his cases pending in Kent County, the local hearings have been delayed. At the Sept. 6 hearing, which was adjourn­ ed by Judge Holman, Burnett requested a court-appointed attorney to represent him at his preliminary exam. Holman granted the adjournment request so that Burnett would have time to prepare his defense. He remains free on a SI,000 personal recognizance bond. FIVE YEARS OF PROTECTION! Buy now and receive H.E.L.P.* - the Homeowners Extended Labor and Parts Program. It’s a worry-free protection pack­ age that takes care of all repair charges for 5 full years. Don’t miss out on a great value. Was/itub Tr/o entertains young audience — The Leam ’n Play Child Care Center on N. Broadway, just north of Hastings, had three special visitors Tuesday morning, when the Washtub Trlo delighted the pre-school age youngsters with such favorites as "I've Been Work­ ing on the Railroad,” ' How Much is that Doggie In the Window" and "Listen to the Mockingbird." The trio, made up of Hastings residents Don Reid on piano and Rose and Clyde Kuempel, have been entertaining a great dml in the area lately. The Learn 'n Play Child Care Center is sponsored by Pennock Hospital. Prison term given to Nashville man for theft of boat engine A Nashville man arrested in connection with the theft of a motor boat engine last fall was sentenced Wednesday to five to eight years in prison. Also sentenced as a habitual offender with two previous felony convictions, Robert A. Murray, 32, was arrested in February on charges of larceny over $100 and receiving and concealing stolen property over $100. Murray, of 8510 S. Clark Road, pleaded guilty in May to the receiving and concealing count, as well as to a reduced habitual charge stating he has two prior felony convictions rather than the original charge of three previous offenses. He also agreed in May to cooperate with the law enforcement officials in prosecuting cases against other defendants. Prior to sentencing in Barry County Circuit Court, Murray's defense attorney, Charles Zwick, of Charlotte, told the court his client had made significant progress while awaiting sentencing in the Barry County Jail. "Mr. Murry is probably straighter now than he's ever been in his adult life,” Zwick said, adding Murray has kicked his drug addictions. Murry declined to make a statement on his own behalf. Judge Hudson E. Deming agreed Murray had made progress while in prison, but said he would have to send him to prison because of his extensive criminal record. "Perhaps when you got out of prison the last time, it would have been better if you had moved to a different area than back with your former friends," Deming said. Deming granted Murray credit for 247 days served awaiting sentencing and ordered him to continue his substance abuse counseling in prison. Murray's two co-defendants - who both pleaded guilty to lesser charges in exchange for testifying against Murray - both received prison sentences for their roles in the theft In other court business: Plainwell resident Larry Whitaker was sentenced last week to 16 to 24 months in New environmental health director hired, succeeds retiring Robert Shaffer James Schnackenberg, formerly employed by the Monroe County Health Department, has been hired as the new director of en­ vironmental health for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. ' Little Bucky celebrates the Bacchanalian Feast and Monticello Wine and Food Festival (October 1-2) by having a sale this week. You don't have to over indulge to feast on the bargains The Buck brings you each week in his Reminder ad. Visit our Sentiment Shop for cards celebrating these important October Holidays: Boss's Day, Sweetest Day, Mother-in-Law Day, Hallo­ ween and the biggy, Little Bucky's Birthday. Bosley Pharmacy is open every Sunday from 10 A.M. until 1 P.M. to serve you. Hastings has it... ' QUOTE: “The amount of noise which anyone can bear un­ disturbed stands in inverse proportion to his men­ tal capacity." — Arthur Schopenhauer LF-PHRRmACYOSLEY SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - *44-342* prison for possession of an amphetamine and fleeing and eluding a police officer. Whitaker, 33, pleaded guilty to that offense in exchange for the dismissal of a charge of carrying a concealed weapon, possession of marijuana and possession of a police radio receiver. In handing down his sentence Sept 21, Judge Richard M. Shuster said there was little hope to rehabilitate Whitaker, who has a manslaughter conviction, three other felonies, six misdemeanors and juvenile offenses on his record. “It's just the kind ofcareerthat sho^s us there's no hope," he said. "And that's a shame We'd like to think there was some hope. All we can do is protea society." Shuster exceeded the state sentencing guidelines, which called for three to 12 months for the offenses. .Whitaker made no statement in his defense. He was given credit for 110 days served in jail. A Hastings man charged in connection with a March break-in at Doug's Market in Carlton Township was sentenced last week to five years' probation with the first year in the county jail. At the recommendation of Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley, James D. Thomason, 19, received the jail sentence Sept. 21 instead of a possible five-year prison sentence for receiving and concealing stolen property. "I make the recommendation not because Mr. Thomason deserves another chance," Crowley said. "Mr. Thomason has received every break in the world. But in the hope that this one last time Mr. Thomason will correct his ways." Initially charged with breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny, Thomason, of 1834 Starr School Road, pleaded guilty to the lesser charge as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor. On SepL 14, he told the court he was with two friends who he dropped off near the store. He said he did not know the break-in would take place until after the fact. Heating and Cooling Products PAUL LAPHAM HEATING Middleville, Mich. 795-3900 James Schnackenberg Schnackenberg, who began his duties Tues­ day, succeeds Robert Shaffer who retired after a 26-year career with the department and will become Barry County's new drain com­ missioner in January. For the past 4'A-years, Schnackenberg has been the assistant director of environmental health in Monroe County. Before that, he worked for 13 years as an environmental sanitarian with the St. Clair County Health Department. He earned a bachelor's degree in biology at Western Michigan University and a master’s degree in management/supervision from Cen­ tral Michigan University. Schnackenberg told the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday that he is enthused about replacing such “fine leader­ ship" as Shaffer provided and is "enthused about the staff I’ve inherited. " He said he plans to pursue the health depart­ ment’s goals and objectives and told commis­ sioners that "it’s important to me to keep the lines of communications open." Schnackenberg. his wife. Jacqueline, and sons. Matthew and Ryan, plan to live in the area, but the new environmental director said they haven't decided on a specific location. However, he said, he is impressed with Barry County because of its many lakes and hilly, scenic terrain. Judge Shuster told Thomason he had intended to send him to prison until Crowley intervened. "You were stated to go to prison today," . Shuster said. "I can see no reason why you shouldn't have a prison experience. Maybe that would straighten you up." Thomason told the court he plans to change his ways. "I want to change," he said. "I didn't want to change before. 1 think my substance abuse is part of that" In addition to jail and probation, he was ordered to pay $150 in restitution. Thomason also was sentenced to probation plus 77 days in jail with 77 days served for probation violation stemming from a 1986 conviction. The sentence will run concurrent with the receiving and concealing sentence. A 19-year-old first-time offender was granted probationary status last week under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act. But Judge Shuster ordered Philip Roblyer, of 6605 Guernsey Lake Road, Delton, to spend one day in jail. Under the provision of the act, if Roblyer completes his two-year term of probation successfully, the original charge of larceny in a building will be removed from his record. Before delivering his sentence SepL 21, Shuster asked Roblyer why he took a chainsaw from a garage in Delton. "So Td have some spending money," he replied. "1’11 know better next time." In addition to assessing court costs of $200 and restitution of $200, Shuster ordered Robyler to spend one day in the Barry County jail so he can experience what it's like to be an inmate. Robyler was ordered to have counseling and to complete his high school education. A case against an Irving Township man accused of larceny was remanded from circuit court back to district court last week. Because a plea agreement was not accepted by the presiding judge, defense attorney David Tripp asked that the charges pending against Dewayne D. Thompson, 32, be sent back to 56th District Court for a preliminary exam. Thompson, of 2270 McCann Road, waived his earlier right to a preliminary exam after entering into an agreement to plead guilty to a lesser charge of attempted larceny. But in Barry County Circuit Court in August, Thompson told the court he had not See COURTS, page 10 A clarification... A story about revenues from off-shore oil and gas leases in oceans and the Gulf of Mex­ ico, which appeared in the Sept. 6 edition of the Reminder, was misleading. The article stated that revenues from the operations have provided money for land pur­ chases and development of recreational facilities. It went on to list amounts given to Barry County’s 12 recipients of the funds. The money was passed along to the local agencies and projects over a period of many years, local officials maintain. They said they have not received funds from the leases this year. Some money came to the local projects and agencies as much as more than a decade ago. they said. Local officials said they believe the press release, sent by the Associated Petroleum In­ dustries of Michigan, was quoting an acculumlation of the industry’s contributions that could date back to the 1970s. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 29, 1988 — Page 3 LETTERS I from our readers.... Hastings teachers’ salary increases not so hefty, says Superintendent To the editor: This letter is being written in response to the ■'Viewpoint" editorial that was published in the Sept. 22 edition of The Hastings Banner. In that editorial, there was a statement in­ dicating that, "It's difficult for working peo­ ple. .to approve 4. 5. 6, or 7 percent increases for teachers each year.’’ Clearly, that statement implies that such high percentage increases have been given to the Hastings teachers, which isn't true. As you know, for the past five years, while other Michigan school systems have given annual increases of 5 to 8 percent to their teachers, the Hastings board gave increases ranging between 2% to 4% percent. Such low percen­ tage increases have resulted in the Hastings teachers dropping substantially in salary com­ parison ranking with teachers in other area school districts. Certainly, teachers have had annual salary increases approximately the same as annual increases in the cost of living, and some teachers paid salaries that are more than what many people in this community are paid. Those facts may be points of contention, but please be accurate in your reports about salary increases rather than printing generalized statements that undoubtedly contribute to the mass of misinformation and rumor about the schools already being spread throughout the community. Sincerely. Carl Schocssel Superintendent Hastings Area School System Ottawa County ARC appreciated support for raffle of horses To the editor: In regards to the raffle for the two beautiful Arabian horses that the Association for Retarded Citizens of Ottawa County just had. I would like to give my appreciation to everyone involved with tne Prairieville Farm Days. Not only did they let us sell our raffle tickets, they also furnished us with a nice big tent and were happy to help us. Appreciation also should go to the Onawa County Fair Management officials. They also let us sell our tickets and were glad to help our cause, raising funds to open two adult foster care homes for the retarded. There is a $»reat need for these homes all over the state. But also, I would like to apologize to the folks who expected us to be at the Allegan County Fair. For some reason, the manage­ ment didn't think we would fit in, and they had no space left for us. We are sorry about that There were two lucky winners of a pure Polish Arabian horse with champion bloodlines and registration papers, one donated by Ken and Donna Topp of Mystic Santis Arabian Farms, and the other donated by John Gorden Sr. of Gorden Food Service. Congratulations to Mr. Ed Brokus of Wyoming and Dumont Lake and to Mr. Ken Swinson of Delton. Sincerely Fairgrounds development could be a big local boost To the editor: Both the Banner and the Reminder have mentioned the possible development of the fairgrounds into a shopping mall, anchored by a national discount store. This could be one of the biggest boosts to Hastings and the Barry County area that has come along in years. Not only could it revitalize local retail business, but ouf school system also would derive a certain amount of benefit. Let's all get behind such a development and work for its completion and success! Sincerely, Darrell D. Aldrich Hastings There are several approaches used to deter­ mine any property's value and one of the key and most important approaches is the use of sales information comparable to the property being appraised. 1 know, even with my limited knowledge of property appraisals, that sales figures can and often are used to raise or lower a property’s value, depending on how in-depth the sales study is conducted. 1 hope, for the sake of the county employees and the County Board of Commissioners, that my personal reservation on this important issue has been carefully and thoroughly researched from a legal standpoint, to save everyone involved with the county, as well as the taxpayers of the county, from any legal repercussions in the future. Sincerely, Michael Smith Hastings 4-H Council tells its side of proposed sale of camp To the editor: This letter is being sent to clarify some statements being made about 4-H Council's involvement with the county commissioners and the 4-H Camp at Algonquin Lake. in 1985. after lengthy negotiations, 4-H signed an agreement turning the camp over to the county. When the transfer was made in 1985, the county owned the land and 4-H owned the buildings. The 4-H was never in a position to do little else but transfer it back. Within the document, 4-H retained a "right to first refusal," that is, giving 4-H the right to purchase the property back at the negotiated price. Period. No terms, no use restrictions. The county also agreed to this document Now, after agreeing to sell (the f. of the camp with pool, buildings, and «jgci to the A.L.C.A. without first corunseating with 4-H. as they agreed to do, the county cxnnmtedoncrs are "distressed" about the on­ ly logical decision the 4-H Council could make. We offer these points for you to ponder: The A.L.C.A. offer to purchase at $40,000 with no interest at $2,000 per year hardly seems compatible with the appraised value of approximately $200,000. Original im­ provements to the camp, built with funds rais­ ed by 4-H, are estimated at $90,000. In February 1988. Dick Dean and Judy Peterson came to the 4-H Council and asked them to give up their right of first refusal with no written agreement. It took until August to get their agreement in writing. What action did they expect? Obedience? The council did not refuse to meet with them; there simply was no offer put in writing until that date. It has been correctly noted several times that Mr. Dean, a member of the county com­ missioners and the A.L.C.A.. has abstained from voting. It should be known that he has also been involved in negotiations from the ea'ly stages of the agreement. The 35-year use restrictions are not clear. In one paragraph, they describe retaining a camp-like setting and in another, they discuss the sale of parcels. 4 delegation from the Barry County Com­ missioners conferred with M.S.U. personnel by Jeff Kaczmarczyk The driver in a car accident in July near Lacy that left one dead will stand trial on a charge of homicide-manslaughter with a motor vehicle. Brian J. Taylor, 21, will be arraigned Oct. 5 in Barry County Circuit Court At the conclusion of Taylor's preliminary exam in 56th District Court Monday, Judge Gary Holman ruled there was probable cause to believe Taylor had acted negligently and recklessly in the single-car crash that led to the death of his girlfriend, Michelle McMillan, 17, of Battle Creek. Four others, including Taylor, were injured in the accident July 9 on North Road south ofFruin Road. Witnesses testified Monday that Taylor had had several drinks before getting behind the wheel of his blue 1976 Ford LTD shortly before 7:30 p.m. that day. Two occupants of the car testified Taylor ignored repeated pleas from his companions to slow down while the five were traveling north on North Road. "He was just going way too fast," said Lora Fitzgerald, of Battle Creek, who was seated next to McMillian before the crash. "Michelle asked to drive but Brian wouldn't let her." Bill Terpening, who said he was seated behind the driver, said Taylor was driving VIEWPOINT Commentariesfrom our editorial staffand the community— between 100 and 110 mph along North Road. "I was looking at the speedometer most all the way down the road," he said. "I figured my life was in danger because we were going so fast" A resident of Lacy Road, Terpening said he drives North Road every day and was trying to warn Taylor about a sharp curve ahead in the road. "I told him that curve was coming up," Terpening said. "He slowed it to 90 just before the curve." Terpening said the car hit the dirt on the right shoulder, crossed the roadway, left the road and flipped. Terpening, who testified neither he, Fitzgerald nor McMillan were wearing seat belts in the rear seat, said the car landed upsidedown. McMillan was pinned underneath. The testimony of Dr. Laurence Simson, associate pathologist at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, confirmed that McMillan had not been wearing a seat belt when she was thrown from the car in the rollover crash. His autopsy revealed McMillan suffered a skull fracture, as well as fractures to the jaw, the ribs, the pelvis and forearm. He also found buises L? the lungs, damage to her liver and other cuts and scrapes. City-fair board talks could be a nice beginning The recent news that there are serious negotiations for the sale of the Barry County Free Fairgrounds came as somewhat of a suprise to some people. Included in the surprised group were some Hastings city officials, who haven’t been too pleased about that fact. Adding to the difficulty and delicacy of the situation is that there is some debate about who owns the Market Square portion of the grounds, a key part of the site. But the good news is that representatives from the city and the fair board plan to sit down together to try to iron out whatever differences and questions that exist before any possibility of a sale. It is good news because the sale of the fairgrounds to a developer of a com­ mercial venture could translate into a huge potential economic asset to Hastings. The West Slate Street fairgrounds location is ideal for commercial develop­ ment. The street already has shown plenty of economic activity lately with the new additions of a Burger King Restaurant, the Barry County Transit Authority building. Family Dollar. Hastings Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge and others. A large commercial development at the fairgrounds site could result in ad­ ditional tax revenue for the city. It could help persuade more local citizens to shop locally rather than traveling to Grand Rapids. Battle Creek or Kalamazoo. The advantages also could present themselves to the fair and agricultural society. They could find a new and larger facility to make the Barry County Free Fair bigger and even better in the future. And the revenue from the sale could help make that happen. As representatives from the city and fair sit down to talk about the situation, we hope they can bury whatever ill feelings there may be in favor of recogniz­ ing the potential of something good happening for the fair and for the city. Instead of talking about who owns what and who knew what and when they did they know it, we’d like to see them talk about what they can do to make this happen. Come, let us reason together. See DRIVER, page 10 Guyla Bauman ARC/OC Volunteer Could the new county employees’ contract have conflict of interest? Dear editor, 1 am writing in response to the article writ­ ten in the Sept. 15 edition of the Banner con­ cerning the new county employees' contract. As I understand, the contract will include yearly wage increases contingent on the county’s SEV, and any raises in the SEV. That sounds all fine and well, but it seems to me that this will create a definite conflict of interest, since the SEV figures arc determined through one of the county’s offices, the Equalization Department. The Equalization Department is, in fact, the "check and balance" between the townships and the state tax commission in determining properly values. Unless I am greatly misunderstinding something, it would seem that ths employees of the Equalization Department could become very instrumental in determining tne increase in the SEV each year and the subsequent level of wage increases to look forward to. Battle Creek driver to face trial for homicide with car without the 4-H agent, council, or the Cooperative Extension director and discussed their financial support of Kathy Walters' posi­ tion. Over 6,000 county youth are touched by 4-H and the expertise of Ms. Walters. Who will they be hurting? The proposed split of additional funds with 4-H, earned over the original price has never been put in writing. If the county couldn't adapt the camp into their recreational program, why didn't they simply put it on the market and possibly earn more from the sale? Steps have already been taken to initiate liability coverage or other measures, at the close of the transfer. Council has retained an attorney for advice, since we must protect the 4-H program for future leaders and members. In the past, agreements have been made that were not in the best interest of 4-H. Yes. there would be some costs involved in the transfer. 4-H has met the terms of the original agreement, with no restrictions sign­ ed with the county, and would expect to pay the same price and payments offered by the A.L.C.A. ($2,000 per year for five years with no interest, actually means a net payment of $1,000 per year by the 1985 agreement). We know the issue is complex, but feel all interested parties of all townships should be aware of both sides of this issue. The commissioners are our elected officials and they are not the only ones that are "distressed"! The council’s actions were unanimous and carried out with a lot of thought and care. Call a Council member and let them know­ how you feel; we too are interested in YOUR opinion. Sincerely. The Camp Committee Barry County 4-H Advisory Council Dorothy Royal 852-9449 Holly Steiner 795-7168 Sue Bubnas 945-2693 Connie Witzel 948-2271 Diana Langshaw 731-4259 Anita Bauer 945-5740 Marl Steinbach 852-1584. Editor ’s Notes. by David T. Young In his first year guiding the Wildcats, he I got an unusual blast from the past one day last week when I was editing an led them to their first winning season in their volleyball history. Meanwhile, he did otherwise routine story by Kathleen Scott his student teaching at Albion High School about a Hastings Board of Education After he received his bachelor's degree and meeting. teaching certification, he was hired as a Well into the "In other business" section of the article, it was noted that the board junior high social studies teacher at neighboring Concord and, of course, he was approved the hiring of Charmaine Purucker as K-12 librarian. named to the school's head volleyball coaching position. Charmaine Purucker. Not an ordinary Concord, like Albion, had never had a name by any means, I thought. There just can't be too many people with the same winning season in the sport. name in the world. But in the 1980-81 season, his first, the My mind immediately went back 11 years 1 Yellow Jackets went 12-2 in the Big 8 when I was sports editor at the Albion - Gonfereace, tying for the league crown. Evening Recorder. In November of 1977,1 Those two losses in the conference for wrote a sort of investigative story about a 1 Concord were to be its last under Andrews. Charmaine Purucker who was given a ' Concord became a state-ranked runaround at Albion High School about her powerhouse in volleyball in the 1980s. In coaching assignments. the early part of the decade, the Yellow But after her bad experience at Albion that Jackets were frustrated in district and regional year, she left for Kodiak, Alaska, to teach tournament play by other state powers such and coach the following year and that was as Battle Creek St. Phillip and the last I heard about her. Hanover-Horton. Until last week. But Andrews finally turned a near-great Curiosity got the best of me and I called program into a great one in 1986 and 1987, her at the high school to find out if she was as Concord won back-to-back state Class D the same Charmaine Purucker I wrote about championships. 11 years ago. Even more impressive was that the She is. Yellow Jackets proved themselves to be the Charmaine did absolutely nothing wrong second best team in the state, regardless of back then. In fact, she was the victim of class. questionable hiring procedures. Their only four losses one year were to She first interviewed with Albion's the Class A champ, Portage Northern, and assistant superintendent for the assistant they beat the Class B and C titlists in swimming post and was hired. But then she special tournaments. learned that the athletic director at the same Today, Chairmaine is no fool while time had offered the job to someone else. looking back at the job she almost got and Undaunted, she applied for the head varsity who she lost it to. She knows she was edged volleyball post and again was hired. But a out by someone who was destined to become short time later she was told that the job was one of the most successful coaches in going to someone else. Michigan history. Interestingly, she quickly won back the Her only problem, to this day, she said, is Steven Waldrop, Hastings: "I feel they The Sale of the Barry County assistant swimming position because the how the hiring was done 11 years ago. should stay where they are. They've been Fairgrounds and Community Building is there as long as I can remember, and I don’t being discussed as a possibility in the near person originally offered it turned it down. After Andrews came to Albion, I got the know where they’d move the fair to. These future, as officials say the fair has But she already had begun to prepare for the chance to get to know him as a friend several developers are tiying to move everywhere." outgrown its present site. Reports are that volleyball season when she was moved back years later. I spent many Thursday evenings two developers are inquiring about the pro­ to the swimming job. in his home waching "Hill Street Blues" and Robert Sprague, Nashville: "There's no perty on Stale Street in Hastings with an Charmaine was tossed around by bad many Saturdays taking trips to Indiana, more room for them to expand. I don’t know eye toward developing a mall or major what more stores would do for the existing commerical facility in the near ftiture. administrative practices that I exposed and I stopping in at a favorite restaurant in stores, but it probably would bring more peo­ Would you welcome the sale of the wrote her story with a lot of sympathy. Coldwater. ple into town. 1 think it would be for the fairgrounds and the development of a ma­ She finally did take that assistant We most often talked about philosophies jor commercial facility, or would you like good.” swimming post, but didn’t hang around for of teaching and coaching and about athletes. to see the fair stay where it is? Raymond Gerstung, Hastings: "I feel if too long. By the fall of 1978 she was in It seemed that our conversations always they brought more stores, it would give peo­ Matt Bishop, Detain: "I think a shopping Alaska, teaching and coaching junior varsity were deep, but looking back I realize that I ple more selection. And if they moved the mall would bring more people in town — didn't really get to know him as a person. girts’ basketball and track. fair, they'd have more room. 1 like the idea. It draw more attraction to it — and that would would bring nwre jobs into the area." After talking to her last Friday, I learned In July of last year, to the surprise of help business." everyone else who thought they knew him. that two years later that she moved to Pat Guenther, PeanfMd: "I agree with Andrews, only a few months after winning Seattle. Wash., to continue her education, Tom Ovesen. Delton: "I think it'd be cool. having a mall. People around here would I ke his second straight state championship, I'd like shopping mall there. A mall would be then went to San Antonio. Texas, to teach not having to go to places like Grand Rapids. noticed more on a main street like that." Kalamazoo, or Battle Creek to shop." and coach freshman volleyball and junior committed suicide. varsity basketball. She also spent time in a school system in central New York State. She came back to her roots, Albion, in 1987 and attended the University of Hastings The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages Michigan to get library certification, a skill s--------- --------------------------------letters to the editor as a means of expressing an that she thought would make her more Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B opinion or point of view on subjects of current marketable in education. (USPS 071-830) general interest. The following guidelines have Apparently she was right because she 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 landed the job in Hastings last week. been established to help you. • Make your letter Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. But what makes this story even more brief and to the point. • Letter must include the interesting is that the man Albion high signature, address and telephone number of the Published Every Thursday School hired instead of her for that writer. The writer’s name wiH be published. • All volleyball job in 1977 was Marty Andrews. Second Class Postage Paid at letters should be written in good taste. Letters Andrews had coached the sport at Delton Hastings, Michigan 49058 which are libelous or defamatory should not be before he came to Albion, but he was only Vol. 133, No. 40 — Thursday, September 29,1988 submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or working on becom ng a teacher. Subscription Rates: $13.00 per year In Barry County, make any changes such as spelling and However, Andrews wasted little time $15.00 per year In adjoining counties; and punctuation. $16.50 per year elsewhere. becoming a volleyball coaching legend. PUBLIC OPINION: Do you favor the sale of the fairgrounds to developers? Banner Write us a letter! �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 29, 1988 Betsy Lynn Geiger Richard E. Ivey WOODLAND - Betsy Lynn Geiger, infant daughter of Roger and Mary (Herbert) Geiger, of Woodland, died Tuesday, September 20, 1988 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Surviving besides her parents is one brother, Benjamin, at home and grandparents, Kendall and Hazel Herbert of Lake Odessa and Fred and Elverta Geiger of Woodland; three great grandmothers, Mary Herbert of Lake Odessa, Ellen King of Lake Odessa anti Winnie Vandlen of Fort Meyers, Florida. Graveside services were held Wednesday, September 21, at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa, with Pastor Jack Calhoun officiating. Funeral arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. PLAINWELL - Richard E. Ivey of 10191 3 Mile Road, Plainwell passed away Friday, September 23, 1988, al Borgess Medical Center where he had been a patient since Wednesday. Mr. Ivey was born September 11, 1949 in Kalamazoo, the son of Everette and Wilma (Sager) Ivey. He attended the Gull Lake Schools and served with the United States Army from 1968-1970. Surviving besides his parents are three sisters, Mrs. Larry (Carol) Parrow of Hastings, Mrs. Dale (Sharon) Campbell of Dowling, Mrs. Steven (Barbara) Quarry of Allegan; Chad E Ferrill LAKE ODESSA - Chad E. Ferrill, 16, of West Clarksville Road, Lake Odessa, died Friday, September 23, 1988 from accidental injuries. Mr. Ferrill was bom May 25,1972 in Battle Creek, the son of Everett and Donna (Roush) Ferrill. He attended Lakewood schools and was currently a Junior. He was a member of the Clarksville Bible Church. He participated in the Youth Group and Awana Club. He enjoyed basetell. Mr. Ferrill is survived by his narents, Everett and Donna Ferrill; two brothers, Andy and Corey; grandparents, Mary Roush of Lake Odessa, Aron and Bessie Ferrill of Livingston Tennessee; great grandmother, Freda Roth of Lake Odessa; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral .services were held Monday, September 26, 1988 at Clarksville Bible Church with Rev. Larry Pike officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. several nieces and nephews. Sen-ices were held Monday, September 26, at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Pastor Arthur Rhoades officiating. Interment was at the Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, envelopes available at the Funeral Home. Virgil C. Hine LONGVIEW. TEXAS - Mr. Virgil C. Hine, 81, of Longview, Texas died Monday, Septem­ ber 26, 1988. Mr. Hine was bom May 27,1907 at Olivet, Michigan. He lived in Longview approximate­ ly one year coming from Hastings. He retired as a machanic from an automobile dealership. He was a World War H U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Hine is survived by his wife Lillian of Longview, grandchildren; Jill and Tim Ellison of Longview, Jimmy and Karen Campbell of Jackson, Mississippi. Joe and Brian Smith of Longview; one great-grandchild Casey Camp­ bell of Jackson, Mississippi. Graveside services will be held 10:00, Thursday, September 29 at Lakeview Memor­ ial Garden in Longview with Geffrey Gunter officiating. Wilma E. Smithson Zelpha F. Clark NASHVILLE - Wilma E. Smithson, 78, of 6334 Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville, died Sunday, September 25, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Smithson was bom on February 21, 1910 in Tiptonville, Tennessee, the daughter of Benjamin and Amanda (Jones) Mitchell. She was raised in the Tiptonville area and attended schools there. She was married to James E. Smithson on November 23,1947. They came to the Freeport area in 1967 from Missouri. She lived at her present address the past five years. She was a member of the Hastings Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Smithson is survived by her husband James; two daughters Mary Gray of Tennessee and Carrie Gibson of Utah; three grandchil­ dren; five step grandchildren and six step great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 28, 1988 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek with Rev. Thomas Voyles officiating. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. LAKE ODESSA - Zelpha F. Clark, 90, of 817 6th Avenue, Lake Odessa, died Friday, September 23,1988 at Eaton Manor, Charlotte. Mrs. Clark was born on Febuary 17, 1898, the daughter of Martin and Susanna (Warner) Stout. She attended Blanchard schools. She graduated from Davenport College in 1917. She was married to Roy W. Clark in Septem­ ber 1917 in Lake Odessa. He preceded her in death in 1959. She was a member of the Lake Odessa Congregational Church and its Women’s Fellowship. Mrs. Clark is survived by two daughters Marie McDiarmid of Grand Ledge and Greta Wagner of Stanton; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two sisters Gertrude Wycoff of Sheridan and Martha Hansen of Greenville; two brothers Martin Stout of Ionia and Jack Stout of Belding. She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, September 26, 1988 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Congregational Church. Gordon Hooper Gray LIPAN, TEXAS - Gordon Hooper Gray, 68, of Lipan, Texas, died September 7,1988 al his home. Mr. Gray was bom in Hastings and moved to Lipan in 1967. He had worked at Perry Equip­ ment Company and Southern Airways Company, both in Mineral Wells, Texas. He retired in 1965 as Army Warrant Officer and served in World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the Palo Pinto Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Gray is survived by his wife, Dorothy Gray of Lipan, Texas; two daughters, Nancy L. Cooper of Hastings and Nancy M. Burch of Texas City, Texas; one son, Henry Walker, Jr. of White Settlement, Texas; two brothers, Loren Gray and Hany Gray, both of Michigan; one sister, Helen Erb of Florida; eight grand­ children and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Cotten-Bratton Funeral Chapel in Weatherford, Texas. Burial with military honors was at Community Green­ wood Cemetery, west of Weatherford. Sue Ann Smith ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Oct. 2 - 8:45 Church School (all ages). 10:00 Holy Communion. 6:00 Youth Group. Thursday. Sept. 29 - 7:30 Sr. Chr.. 8:00 AA. Monday. Oct. 3 - 6:00 Pos. Par. Wednesday. Oct. 5 - 6:30 Sarah Circle. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian ex­ perience make* you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.«. Wonhip Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir. 9:00 p.m. Church School and Adult Education, 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist. 10:30 a.m. Week­ day Eucharists: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bi­ ble Study. youth group, and other activhie*. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. G Keni Keller. Pastor. Edeen A. Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. Sept. 25 • 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Wonhip Service Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 aervce over WBCH-AM and FM. 9 30 Senior High Church School Classes. 10:00 Classes for Pre­ School. D.K.. and Kindergarten in lie hall Ba-ement: Children's Church for Grades One through Four in the Dining Room. 5:00 Junior High Youth Fellowship meet at church. 6:30 Senior High Youth Fellowship meet at Church. Tuesday. Sept. 27 - 7:00 Shower for Edie Keller. Wednesday. Sept. 28 - 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Friday. Sept. 28 - 6:00 Mender s Dinner in the Dining Room. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, V)7 E. Marshal). Rev. Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School. 10:00. Morning Worship Service il:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, Corner of Jefferun and Walnut. Hastings. Sunday School. 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship II a.m. Pastor: Dale Wells. Phone 948-4012. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. MI 49058. Nor­ run Herron. Minister, telephone (516) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 tome. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 am.. Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Leitznun Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible.” 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Wqrship service 10:30a.m. Sunday School. 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour, 6:00 (Eletn. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study, Tues., al 7:30 p.m. with SMM club f, and GBB dub for boys. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Compete Proscription Sorvica HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hoatinps and Loki Oditto COLEMAN AGENCY «f Hastings, Inc. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO, 1674 Wc« Sutc Rood. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl, P«slor, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Horn of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banfield Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day. 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer, Pastor. James R. Barren, Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p'.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall), Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Dalton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun­ day School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hangerink. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Insuronca lor yovr Life. Homo. Builnoi* and Cor Nashville Area FUXFAI INCORPORATED oiHaatingi NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. TNE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1992 N. Broadway • Hatting* BOSLEY PHARMACY “Pratcripiiont" - DBS. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hatlingt. Mkhigon HASTINGS FIBER GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. 770Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch, Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Bonfield Sunday School 9 a.m.: Banfield Worship 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel Sunday School 9: 30; Country Chapel Worship 10: 30. HASTINGS - Sue Ann Smith, 28, of 214 South Hanover Street, Hastings died Wednes­ day, September 21,1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Smith was boro September 18,1960 in Hastings, the daughter of Paul and Irene (Hook) Rose. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings Schools. Mrs. Smith is survived by one daughter, Saraatha and one son Michael Smith of Hast­ ings; mother and step-father, Irene and Phillip Cousino of Hastings; five sisters, Marcia Wymer of Ludington, Gloria Woolman of Howard City, June Green of North Carolina, Dawn Snider of Hastings and Penny Rose of Indiana; two brothers, Donald Rose t*f Hast1- ■ ings and Darrell Rose of Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held Friday, Septem­ ber 23,1988 at the Riverside Cemetery in Hast­ ings with Rev. Stephen D. Hill Officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Alton K. Bames VERMONTVILLE - Alton K. Baroes, 83, of 6433 Brick Highway, Vermontville died Tues­ day, September 20, 1988 at Hayes-GreenBeach Hospital in Charlotte. Mr. Bames was born on June 24, 1905 in Vermontville, the son of Wellington and Grace (Worden) Bames. He was raised in the Vermontville area and attended schools there. He was married to Anna M. VanDeventer on November 23,1927 in Vermontville. He was well known for his violin playing at area dances for many years. His employment included farming, his poultry business, former owner of the Sinclair Service Station in Vermontville, the Lentz Table Company in Nashville, Fisher Body in Lansing and the Huff Brothers Construction Company in Sunfield. He retired in 1975. Mr. Barnes is survived by his wife, Anna; three granddaughters; four great grandchildren and one daughter-in-law, Charlene Bames of Vermontville. He was preceded in death by one son, Gaylord Bames in 1974 and one brother, Luban Bames. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 24, 1988 at the Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville with Rev. Ed Perkins officiating. Burial was at the Wood­ land Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Sherry is survived by her husband Harold; one son, David Sherry of Hastings; three daughters, Mrs. LeRoy (Linda) Waldron, Sue Tebo and Mrs. Howard (Mary) Moore, all of Hastings; ten grandchildren; one brother Roderick Tietz of Middleville; three sisters, Geraldine Webb of Hastings, Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Endsley of Hastings, Mrs. Gerald (Arlene) Clark of Woodland; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Carol Jean. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 27 at the Gin-bach Funeral Home with Roger Claypool officiating. Burial was at the Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Darren J. Mesecar LAKE ODESSA - Darren J. Mesecar, 16, of Lake Odessa died Friday, September 23,1988 from accidental injuries. Mr. Mesecar was bom January 21, 1972 in Hastings, the son of Gordon and Kathie (Pier­ cefield) Mesecar. He attended Lakewood schools and was currently a Junior. He was a former member of the Lakewood School golf team and a former Boy Scout. Mr. Mesecar is survived by his mother, Kathie Fletcher of Lake Odessa; father and step mother, Gordon and Denise Mesecar of Clarks­ ville; two brothers, Chad Mesecar and Jamie Fletcher; one sister, Jennifer Fletcher; grandpa­ rents, Roy and Blanche Piercefield of Lake Odessa, Merton and Elaine Mesecar of Free­ port; great grandmother, Sylvan Tagg of Free­ port; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, September 26, 1988 at Lakewood United Methodist Church with Rev. John Piercefield officiating. Arrangements were made oy Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America. Woodland Elementary has a new "Power Hour-Story Hour" teacher. Phyllis Hclsper. from Lake Odessa. Story hour starts for this term on Monday. Oct. 3. at 10:30 a.m. in the school library. Mothers of 4-year-olds should register at that time for the ten-wcck scries of pre-school programs. The first "Power Hour" for 3-year-olds will be held Friday. Oct. 7. al 10:30 a.m. in the Woodland School Library. Both of these programs will be weekly for ten weeks. There is a fee to help pay for supplies and other expenses. Descendents of Paul and Florence Brodbeck had their first reunion Sunday at Will Brodbeck's pond. Paul and Florence had 12 children, and only David is deceased. Mary Brodbeck Ulrey, who now lives in In­ diana. was on a trip to California with her husband. Robert, to visit some of their children, and was the only living child of Paul and Florence not at the reunion. There were 75 family members at the potluck dinner. They enjoyed games and swimming during the afternoon. Mildred Brodbeck. wife of Richard, the oldest son of the original Brodbecks, said ap­ proximately one-half of the living descendents were at the reunion. They plan to make this an annual event from now on. Woodland Co-op has had two changes in officers in the last few months. Ernestine Figurski retired from her five-year position as co-op treasurer and was replaced by Ellen Lucks. Sue Raffler. who has served as work scheduler and kept the schedule necessary to keep the store running, has been replaced by Annemarie Othmcr. The “Keenagers” of Lakewood United Methodist Church enjoyed a trip to Ship­ shewana, Ind., last week. They met at a restaurant in Nashville for breakfast, and 21 members of the over 55 age group then car­ pooled to the Indiana Amish settlement, where the) enjoyed the flea market and dinner at the Essenhaus. It was a nice day for an early autumn trip, and they were able to enjoy both the ride and being together at the market and restaurant. The group is planning an October trip to Turkeyville. Nell (Mrs. Harold) Stannard returned from a visit to Little Rock, Ark., last week. She spent a week with her mother, Mrs. Eunice Matthews, and brother, Jim Matthews in that city. After Mrs. Stannard arrived at the Grand Rapids airport Thursday evening, she, her husband and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crockford enjoyed dinner at a Grand Rapids restaurant. Mr. and Mrs. Garold McMillen held a dinner party at their home Saturday evening. Guests were the Rev. Cliff Randall; his wife, Barbara; and their children, Carrie and Colin, as well as Mr. and Mrs. Hal Stannard. by Catherine Lucas Muriel Pierce, wife of the Rev. Ward Pierce of Lake United Methodist Church, had orthopedic surgery at Pennock Hospital lat week. She has recovered well and is now home at the parsonage. Monte Manning from Owosso is staying at Payne Lake and was at Woodland Township's Spindler Memorial Library last week doing research on the history of his family. His grandfather. Preston Manning, was minister of Woodland Methodist Church in 1911. Manning attended that church on Sunday. He noticed the library at that time and returned Thursday afternoon to see whal he could find. Dale and Lee Geiger have a new grandson. Their son. Dallas, and his wife. Anna, are the proud parents of Brandon Lee Geiger, bom last Wednesday. Sept. 21. Many Woodland senior citizens enjoyed tne 55-Plus program and dinner at Lakewood High School last Thursday. Jim Kinsey, Celia Demond, Jody Farman and a clown named “Jake" entertained with a radio format pro­ gram from station WLKD. a fictional 55.5 megacycles on your dial. Lucy Jordan. Jim Lucas and Vesta Her­ shberger received cakes at a the dinner, as they had August or September birthdays. Hilda Jones had surgery on her hand at Pennock Hospital last week. Work has started on repairing the stainedglass windows in the old United Evangelical Brethren Church, now a part of the Lakewood United Methodist building complex. Special donations have been taken for this project, as it was decided to restore and preserve these historic memorial windows rather than replace them with modern, air-tight installations. The old Woodland sewer plant at the north end of the village was tom down last week. This plant was combined into the new Lake Odessa plant around four years ago. The fenc­ ed and secure grounds and one building will be used for a cable television installation, in­ cluding a satellite disk. LEARN HOW TO JUMP-START ' A LIFE. uhmcnsch i^L American “RedCroee WREN FUNERAL HOMES OFFER NEW FUNERAL PLANNING PROGRAM “AN OPEN LETTER’’ WREN FUNERAL HOMES, INC. Virginia M. Sherry HASTINGS - Virginia M. Sherry, 62, of 3041 Charlton Park Road, Hastings died Satur­ day, September 24, 1988 at Leila Hospital, Battle Creek. Mrs. Sherry was born on December 30,1925 at Hastings, the daughter of Otto and Clara (Abbey) Tietz. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1944. She was married to Harold Sherry on June 8, 1945. She was employed at LyBarker Pharma­ cy in Hastings and worked for Flexfab for 10 years, retiring in 1985. _ She was the Hastings Township Treasurer for 18 years. She was a member of the Christian Science Church of Hastings and Women of the Moose. She was currently serving on the Hast­ ings Township Board of Trustees. Woodland News 502 South Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 945-2471 204 North Queen Street Nashville, Michigan 49073 (517>-852-0840 Dear Friends, Most of us have experienced the trauma of the death of a loved one. Often with little or no notice, we are faced with supplying vital information and making important decisions in a short period of time. A new service, however, is becoming increasingly popular in our area and is changing the ap­ proach people are taking to funerals. In recent years, more and more people have been planning for the inevitable — in advance. Just as we plan for a wedding, a birth, buying a home or retirement, people are planning their funerals or the funerals of family members before the need arises. Today, at Wren Funeral Homes in Hastings and Nashville, people are planning their funerals through a new program called Forethought funeral planning. And this trend is growing. Our licensed funeral directors have received intensive training, successfully passed state requirements, and have received their slate insurance licenses. We are now qualified counselors with the creden­ tials to offer Forethought funeral planning at our funeral homes. We feel that this new license significant­ ly expands our professional capabilities and understanding so that we are better equipped to offer the families we serve a complete range of services. Forethought funeral planning is an insurance-based program for funeral planning before the need arises. It is available only from funeral homes. All the arrangements, all the services and merchan­ dise, and all your special desires are planned in advance. You fund it all with a Forethought life insurance policy, too. It guarantees the funeral you plan today will be available just as you specified and without additional cost, years later when needed so it won’t be a burden on your family. Fun­ ding is available to anyone between the ages of 0 and 100. If you purchase a policy today, the funeral is fully funded. (You can make monthly payments). The policy provides an increasing death benefit designed to offset rising funeral costs. And if you should relocate, you do not have to cancel. Your Forethought plan goes with you. We want every opportunity to fill all the needs of our communities. With Forethought funeral plan­ ning. our funeral homes offer a plan to our communities that lets them relieve their loved ones of emotional and financial burden at a time of high stress. We examined many programs available today and feel certain the Forethought program is the best. The first step is the most important step. Talk to your funeral director about the choices available to you. Many area residents have already found that planning their funeral at Wren Funeral Homes in Hastings and Nashville has made it easier to get on with the business of life and enjoy their family, work and friends. Sincerely, David C. Wren, President Wren Funeral Homes, Inc. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 29. 1988 — Page 5 Hathaways announce Sept. 3 marriage Bishop-Ferrier united marriage May 28 Footes to observe 50th wedding anniversary Lcatha Bishop and Andrew Ferrier ex­ changed vows Saturday. May 28. The ceremony took place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Odessa. Pastor Dan Smith of Vermontville Bible Church of VermontviHe, performed the double-ring ceremony. Sue Benjamin, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor. The bridesmaids were LeeAnn Graydon, Jill Wilcox, Rane Bromley. Amy Brooks and Deborah Rausch. Galen Feidler, friend of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Jordan Fer­ rier. Doug Bishop, Ban Bromley, Shan Fer­ rier. and Tim Ferrier. Special music was provided by Sue Ben­ jamin, Doug Bishop. Shannon Sessink. and Sharon Wyman. Carl Aronson played the trumpet, Deborah Rausch played the French horn and Sharon Wyman was the pianist. Master and mistress of ceremony were Bob and Laura Jackson. An outdoor reception was held al the home of the bride’s parents. Reception host and hostess were Jim and Karen Wincbrcnncr. After spending the summer in Israel, the couple will live in Grand Rapids. Robert and Mabie Foote of Hastings were married Oct. 7. 1938. On Saturday, Oct. 22, they’ll have a family dinner at the Banquet Room at the County Seat, hosted by their son, Bernard and daughter. Janet, and son-in-law Gary. They also have two grandsons. Robert was employed as an auto body refinisher and retired from Lark Buick in 1973. Mabie was a bookkeeper and cashier, who retired from the Kroger Co. after 30 years in 1980. Cards would be appreciated. Cramers to observe ri 56th wedding anniversary Former area residents William and Mary Cramer, now of Fruitland Park, Fla., will mark their 56th wedding anniversary on Sun­ day, Oct. 2. We. the Tri-Countics Alert 1102 C.B. Club, wish to announce the beautiful wedding of Harold and Deborah Hathaway. The wedding was held at our Operation Care Site at 1 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 3, at the Portage Rest Area South on U.S. 131. May God bless them both with good health and happiness. Children will learn about identification and filing, part of the behind-the-scenes work at Charlton Park, In a special program designed by Terri Trupiano (above). New Charlton Park program shows what’s behind the scenes at museum Area Birth Announcements McLeod-Gaskill announce engagement Raymond and Beth McLeod of Goodrich, and Ervin and Carol Gaskill of Hastings arc very proud to announce the engagement of their children, Jan and Robert. Jan is a graduate of Goodrich High School and will receive her degree as a legal assistant from Ferris Stale University in February. 1989. Robert is a graduate of Hastings High School and will be receiving his bachelor's degree in production management from Ferris Stale University in August, 1989. A July 8. 1989, wedding is being planned. IT’S A GIRL Thomas and Allison Peake of Hastings. Sept. 22. 4:04 a m.. 7 lbs.. 14'/i ozs. Jeffrey and Angelia Pratt of Middleville. Sept. 24. 8:03 a.m., 7 lbs., 7 ozs. John and Annette Fry over of Portland. Sept. 23. 1:58 p.m.. 6 lbs.. 15 ozs. IT’S A BOY Bill and Becky Wilson of Nashville are hap­ py to announce the birth of their son. Max William, Rbpm -Scpu-22. at ^-Ab nan. H« weighed 8 lbs.\"9% ozs. and was 21 Vi" long. Max is welcomed home by big sister Kelly Lee and proud grandparents. Bill and Bonnie Maker. Ear! and Loma Wilson, all of Nashville. Benjamin and Debbie Curtis of Nashville, Sept. 22. 4:36 a.m., 7 lbs. Paul and Michelle Slee of Nashville, Sept. 26, 9:23 a.m.. 8 lbs.. 8 ozs. Steven and Lisa Stcrkenburg of Hastings. Sept. 25, 2:24 a.m.. 8 lbs.. 5M ozs. A new program at Charlton Park is intended to give youngsters a different understanding of museum artifacts. Instead of simply eyeing pieces on display, the kids will learn how each is identified and catalogued for the museum's files. The Museum Career Exploration unit is the newest addition to the park's education pro­ gram for upper elementary students, gifted and talented children, and even adults, says Park Director Diane Szewczyk Smith. Each artifact the park owns is numbered and identified in three separate files, accor­ ding to subject, location or donor. The students will learn not only how the items are identified and filed, but also how ar­ tifacts are acquired, stored and displayed. One hands-on exercise might be to give the students an artifact and write up a display card for it, says Szewczyk. Another exercise, adds education director Terri Trupiano, might be to give the ! youngsters a museum piece and fill out the file <’ c^rds on It. Many .tuifents might have a dlfi ficult time just trying to determine what the artifacts are and what they were used for. That is al! part of museum curation, says Trupiano. Even the the country's biggest and most well-known museum, the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., historians there are sometimes in doubt about the iden­ tities and purposes of some items. The filing system — in place for many years and recently updated in a 2 W-year project by volunteers Lucille Hecker and Kathy Barden — is sometimes used when people want to sec a specific artifact at the park. For example, says Smith, someone might ask to see a piece donated by his or her grand­ father 15 years ago, or somebody could be in­ terested in the organ at the Bristol Inn, or so­ meone may want to borrow a sausage stuffer for a pioneer project. The cards list specific information, and can direct personnel to the location of the artifacts. Although many museums use a variety of filing practices, most resemble the same systems libraries use. says Smith. ‘That whole process is kind of in­ teresting,” she add*. Trupiano developed the program, which takes about three hours for groups of no more than 25. The unit is now under way and teachers interested should contact the park. But the program is not limited to students, says Smith. Adult groups interested in the behind-tne-scenes work of museums are welcome to explore the process, too. Smith says maybe some young, budding curators or historians will take part in the program. "This is a viable career option. Maybe it will lead into programs and careers,” Smith says. The staff of ... SESEESHI Hastings Family Dentistry —fci would like to welcome There’s lots to do and see...at HOME! Spend the weekend in Barry County! 12 MONTH CD 8.00% PIONEER BANK « Dental Hygienist To celebrate her arrival m/* we are having a special ._", FREE Examination and X-Ray* with any dental cleaning in the month of Sept. - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Evening and Sat. How. Available with 2 DenlWi Io Senn You N 'fth Brant h , -'ll. Lisa Ritsema ■?'...our new amMiaililiKM >i • ________ Phone - 948-8153________ If you’re like many people 65 and older, visits to a specialist aren't uncommon. Just like it isn't uncom­ mon to take medicine for aching joints or sleepless nights. If Meta Came Hi OneDllhese. Wrights united in marriage July 3 Troy and Lecia Wright were wed du. , a lawn ceremony on July 3. The weddhr cook place at the home of Troy’s parent.. Henry and Sandra Wright of Vermontville. The bride was escorted down the aisle by Dennis Jones. She wore a full-length. Victorian-style gown of silk and lace, trimm­ ed with pearls. The Rev. Glen Litchfield of the Vermontville Methodist Church officiated. Troy’s brother. Ernie, was his best man. Brothers LeRoy and Richard were his groomsmen. Lecia’s maid-of-honor was her future sister-in-law. Raquel. Her bridesmaids. Mar­ ta and Kathy, were also future sisters-in-law. Shane Wright, nephew of the groom, was nng bearer and Michella Lavender was flower girl. The reception took place immediately following the ceremony. The couple are living in Norman. Okla. Marriage Licenses— Eric Dykstra, 21, Middles die and Melissa Delcotto. 19, Middleville. Roger Olney. 35. Delton and Sandra Hensen. 32, Delton. DaVid Kruger. 41. Woodland and Valeric McIntyre 23. Hastings. .oxJJ SERVING i, Kalamar: STEAKS Sirloins & Sizzlers Pizza • • • > ■ • Submarines Calzone Spaghetti Ziti Sausage Roll Cheese Cake (■OMTHWl doubled I SEATING CAPACITY |condit"oned| Beth Smitfour times & 11/15/88 Dinners Appetizers . PAWriES DOWNTOWN MIDDLEVILLE Eat In or Out...We Cater All Occasions PHONE - 795-7844 orvi i no. Tues.-Thura. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Frl. & Sat nUUnb. 11:30 «.m. to 1 p.m.; Closed Monday* I "gMasr And while you take this part of growing older in stride, you won’t even talk about the fact you're depressed. Or confused. Or stressed out. You worry about finances, your health, your retirement. And you spend a lot of time pondering the exact meaning of your life. Instead of keeping it inside, you could talk to us at DeLano Clinic, where we take a general and compre­ hensive approach to help sort out what's happening in your life. We even include your immediate family, close friends, valued associates or physicians, if it's helpful. For more information call us at 349-4460. Our methods can help you deal with the problems of aging. And maybe give you something you can feel good about, as well. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 29. 1988 Don’t run away from home — NOTICE — The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers held September 27, 1988 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Complete Life & Health Coverage Battle Creek 3700 SirkklMd Strickland Rd. Wants groom’s parents to share cost Come experience our improvements! We've more than tripled our restrooms, concessions and novelties, exits and lobby space to serve you better! Grand ReOpening Show SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1988 Tickets *16.75 at Kellogg arena Box office and all Ticketmaster Outlets. To charge by phone call (616) 963-8080. For more event information call (616) 965-3308. Kellogg arena 1 X "On The Rise" SWING STREET The n»wn( Hamlow album on ARISTA ctvom* cassette*. record*. and compact disc* Ann Landers 964-2069 7 X Dear Ann Landen: Our 27-ycar-old daughter is getting married. When she became engaged, the groom's mother let me know that the wedding was our responsibility. She said we could do whatever we wanted and they wouldn't interfere. This was her way of telling us. “Don't look to us for any financial help.” We realize traditionally it is our respon­ sibility. but with today 's prices, it really is too expensive for one family to handle. Many parents are sharing the cost. My husband and I both work and make a good living, but we are far from rich. We also have two sons, 15 and 17, with college ahead of them. The groom’s parents both work. This is their last child at home, their house is paid for and they take a vacation every year. My husband and I feel that we are being taken advantage of. We have agreed to cover all the expenses except the band, the church, the attendants* flowers and the photographer. The bride and groom are picking up those ex­ penses. As it is we are putting out $8,000 for this wedding. We are paying for the dinner and reception. So far nothing has been said about a rehearsal dinner, which the groom's parents should host. After all. it’s their son’s wedding too. and we feel they should offer to help. — Not Hap­ py in Illinois. Dear Not in III.: I suggest that you get together with a professional wedding planner and have a joint conference. Let the authority explain what the responsibilities are for each side. They need to hear from an outsider that the groom's family pays for the rehearsal dinner. I believe it would be prudent to scale down everything. In my opinion $8,000 is a lot of money for working people to spend on a wed­ ding, especially when they have two more kids to send to college. She forgave and Is happy Dear Ann Landers: My sister and 1 did not speak for 20 years. I tried once to patch things up. but she was stubborn and refused to meet me halfway. I was too proud to try again — until Mother's Day. I began to think about Mom and how sad this rift would have made her. I decided to swallow my pride and try one last time. To my surprise, my sister was thrilled to hear my voice. We had so much catching up to do, so much to tell one another. All the bad times were forgotten, and we both felt as if we had never been apart. Ann, we are in our 70s now. What a waste of 20 years! We could have shared so many wonderful times. I have read your words so often, “forgive and forget." I'm ashamed that it took me so long to take your advice. I hope my letter will encourage others who are hanging on to old grievances to learn from my experience. I haven’t felt so lighthearted in years. So thank you, Ann. for what you have done for our entire family. For the first time in years I feel whole. And my sister says she feels the same way. Keep this — Anonymous Please. Dear A.P.: What a day-brightener! Your letter is sure to encourage others who have been on the outs to pick up the phone (or a pen) and set things straight. Just say, “Ann Landers suggested that I call. It’s her idea.” I’ll bet you will get a warm response. Dear Ann Landers: When 1 was 17 I ran away from home. (I'm a girl.) I was running away from an alcoholic father and a mother who had a nervous breakdown and was off the wall most of the time. I have several brothers and a sister who were stoned a lot. They sold drugs and stole to support their habits. I knew I had to get out of that environment, but I should not have run away from home. It is too dangerous. Teen-age runaways arc easy prey for pimps and drug dealers because they are naive and vulnerable and have no money. They often get raped and end up as prostitutes. 1 didn’t know there were courts that could have put me in a foster home where I would have had food and shelter, and maybe, with luck, people who cared for me. Ann. please keep telling kids who arc hav­ ing trouble at home that it is awfully dangerous to go off on their own. Tell them again and again to talk to a school counselor or a favorite teacher or a clergyman — or the parent of a friend. Anything is better than the streets. I found my way back from a living hell and am determined to make a respectable life for myself. Believe me when It tell you 1 am — Lucky to be Alive, Baton Rouge. Dear Baton: I hope to heaven you stick with it and that you will help your brothers and sister find a way to a decent life. Father Bruce Ritter, that saintly priest in New York who operates shelters for runaways, says that their biggest problem now is AIDS. Most of the kids who come to them are already infected. He says no matter how bad it is at home, it is better than the streets. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to once again focus on this tragic problem. Thinks checks are obscene Dear Ann Landers: 1 just read something in the paper that has convinced me that people are going nuts because they don't have enough to do. A man in San Francisco, whose business it is m sell checks to banks, got bored one day Nicotine is a drug ■ Dear Ann Landers: I have $10 riding on this one. My three grandchildren laugh at me when 1 said nicotine is a drug and that people who smoke arc drug addicts. Am I right or wrong? — Crazy Grandma in Indian Lake. N.Y. Dear Indian Lake: It may sound far out. but the statement is correct Nicotine is a drug. If a person is addicted to smoking he or she may be rightfully classified as a drug addict. Col­ lect the 10 spot. Granny. How much do you know about pot, cocaine, LSD, PCP, crack, speed and downers? Think you can handle them? For up-to-the minute in­ formation on drugs, write for Ann Landers ’ newly revised booklet, "The Lowdown on Dope. ” Send S3 plus a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Bo* 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Legal Notices MORTGAGE RNs We invite you to come in and find out why we would like you to work at PENNOCK HOSPITAL. Full-time Part-time AREAS: MED/SURG/PEDS O.B. SUPERVISOR 11-7 P.T. CALL: Terry Kostelec Staff Development Coordinator (616) 945-3451 E.O.E. r------------------------ —------- MORTGAGE SALE — Default hot been made in the condition* of o mortgage mode by Charles E. Eggers & Donna M. Eggert, hit wife, to Fleet Mor­ tgage Corp- f/k/a Mortgage Associates, Inc., o Rhode Island corporation successor by merger to Mortgage Associates. Inc., a Wisconsin corpora­ tion. Mortgagee. Dated April 8, 1974. ond record­ ed on April 17. 1974, in liber 219. on page 530. Barry County Records. Michigan, ond assigned by said Mortgagee to Federal National Mortgage Association, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States, by ari assign­ ment dated Moy 6. 1974, and recorded on June 7. 1974, in Liber 220. on page 77. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed fa be due at the date hereof the sum of Fif­ teen Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Five & 82/100 Dollars ($15,475.82). including Interest at 8!4 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statue In such cose made ond pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by o sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, ot public vendue, at the main entrance to the County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, ot 2 o'clock p.m.. Local Time, on Thursday. October 20. 1988. Said premises are situated in the Village of Mid­ dleville, Barry County, Michigan, ond are describ­ ed os: Lot 44, MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS ADDITION NO. 2. to the Village of Middleville. Section 27. T4N, R10W. Barry County. Michigan, os recorded in liber 5. Page 13. Barry County Records. During the six months or thirty days, il found abandoned immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Doted: September 8. 1988 Federal National Mortgage Association, Assignee of Mortgagee Hecht t Cheney Sixth Floor Frey Building Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 (10/6) State of MkHgan Probate Coort County off Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE The retail committee of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce cordially invite* area businesses, churches, club*, schools, organizations and individuals to be think­ ing about a role m the annua! Christmas Parade. Headed by the snappy Hasting* High Schoo! and Junior High marching bands, the parade will again be held on Monday, November 28, at 7:00 p.m. There will be the usual trophy awards for the best en­ try, Santa's Choice and the Mayor’s Choice. You am make a difference and help us make this year’s parade the biggest and best ever by planning early to have an entry. DON’T WAIT until the last minute! Start planning now! To reserve a space, complete the form below: ( because all the checks looked the same. He dreamed up whai he calls "naught checks." These checks have drawings that are supposed to be funny. There’s one of a man making obscene gestures, another of a dog with his hind leg raised. A third is of a man mooning. The creator of these checks says that his job is a lot more interesting now and business is good. Ann I am a respectable, churchgoing woman who used to work in a bank. I would be terribly upset if I ran into the kind of trash on the job. Is there any law that could make such checks illegal? I mean how far down arc we going to allow the First Amendment and freedom of expression to take us anyway ? — Burned Up in Fresno. Dear Burned: Personally. I think the idea is geared to the mentality of idiots. But so long as the drawings aren't hard-core porn they cannot be outlawed. Il's part of the price we pay for being a free people and. in my opi­ nion. it’s worth it. ) YES, I want to be in the 1988 Christmas ■ Parade. Send me an application. Name------------------------ ----------------------------------------Address _ _________________________ ____________ Representing- ----------------------------------------------------- File No. 88-19960-SE Estate of IDA M. NICEWANDER. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate moy be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On September 13. 1988 at 9:30 o.m.. in the probate courtroom, Hostings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing was held on the petition of Jack C. Nicewander requesting that Jack C. Nicewander be appointed personal representative of Ida M. Nicewander who lived at 9060 Baseline Rd., Battle Creek, Michigan and who died June 8, 1988; and requesting also that the will of the deceased doted Dec. 9, 1964 be admitted to pro­ bate. and that the heirs be determined ot a hear­ ing on October 20, 1988 at 9:30 a.m. in the Probate Courtroom. Creditors ore notifed that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by moil, to both the personal represen­ tative ond to the court on or before November 30. 1988. Notice Is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. September 15. 1988 ROBERT L. BYINGTON (P27621) 222 West Apple St.. P.O. Box 248 Hastings. Ml 49058 616-945-9557 JACK C. NICEWANDER 11386 Ajanlo Court Son Diego. CA 92129 (9/29) Cily_____________________________ Z>p-----------Phone _______________________________ Do you have suggestions? ----------------- .--------------------- dip & Mail To: HASTINGS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 640 Wat State St. Hastings, MI 49058 State of Michigan County of Barry Probate Court-Juvenile Division ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING Case No. 3013 TO: ROBERT FREELAND IN THE MATTER OF: 3013 A petition has boen filed in lhe above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on October 27. 1988 ot 1:00 p.m. in Barry County Probate Court. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Robert Freeland personally appear befote the court ot the time ond place stated above. September 23. 1988 Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probate (9/29) STATE OF MtCMGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR TNE COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 85-598CH Honorable Hudson E. Deming COMcRICA BANK - BATTLE CREEK formerly known as Security National Bank of Battle Creek, Plaintiff, ALAN E. CHARLES CO.. INC., GRAYDON DOSTER d/b/a Doster Lumber Co.. WILLIAM J. SIMPSON. MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK. LEROY E. BLAIR. WILLIAM G. CRAWFORD. WILLIAM C. CflAWFORD ond DELTON LOCOMOTIVE WORKS. INC.. ................. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE ON FORECLOSURE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that pursuant to and consistent with Supplemental Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Circuit Court for the County of Barry on lhe 31st day of August, 1988, In favor of Comerica Bonk-Bottle Creek. PloinlHf. against the obove-referenced Defendants, the Barry County Sheriff shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at Public Auction to be held at the front entrance of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, on the 10th day of November, 1988, at 9:00 o’clock in the forenoon, the fallowing described real estate: Commencing o! the Northwest 1/4 Post of Sec­ tion 19. Town I North. Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County, Michigan, thence South 00* 28' 21" W, 927.81 feel along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 19; thence North 88* 27' 15" W. 233.93 feet to the true place of beginn­ ing; thence South 03* 17' 42" W. 204.04 feet; lhence North 87* 19" 52" W, 950.81 feet: thence North 00* IO1 55” W. 326.00 feet; thence North 68* 44’ 05“ E, 145.66 feet; thence 96.58 feet along the orc of a curve to the right, whose radius is 239.37 feet, ond whose chord bears North 80* 32' E. 97.89 feet; thence South 87* 40' 05" E, 127.85 feet; thence con­ tinuing South 87* 40- 05" E. 129.16 feet; thence 95.15 feet along the orc of a curve to the left, whose rodius is 125.35 feet and whose chord bears North 70* 35' 10" E. 92.88 feet: thence North 48* W 25" E. 266.64 feet: thence 98.60 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, whose radius is 88.53 feet, ond whose chord bears North 80* 44' 43" E, 93.58 feet; thence along the arc of a curve to tire right, whose rodius is 88.53 feet, ond whose chord bears South 35* 26' 42" W. 93.58 feet; thence South 03* 32 25" E. 329.14 feet; thence 54.91 feet olong the arc of o curve to the right, whose rodius is 1316.31 feet, ond whose chord bears Sov*h 02* 20" 43“ E, 54.90 feet to the true place of beginning. Steffel ond Steffel Dated: 9-21-88 By: James J. Steffel (P38042) Attorneys for Comerica Bonk • Battle Creek BUSINESS ADDRESS: 332 East Columbia Avenue. Suite A Bottle Creek. Michigan 49015-4411 Phone: (616) 962-3545. (11 /4) BARRY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING September 6. 1988 Meeting colled to order of 7:30 p.m. Four members present, W. Wooer. J. Wooer. A. Lawrence. D. Hughes. Absent. L. Bromley. Approved minutes of the August meeting ond treasurer report. । Hod report on county drain on Florio Rd. Petition presented to board with names of those ogainst a sewer project for Cooked Lake. Petition from Delton businesses and residents along M-43 from those in fovor of sewer system for Delton. Resolution adopted to define lhe Crooked Lake Sewer Service Area. Resolution adopted to Barry County D.P.W. In­ itiating the Crooked Lake Sewer Project. Resolution adopted for Progressive Engineers stating who will pay the cost of the Crooked Lake Sewer project. Add to lhe resolution "In the event this project does not proceed by August 31. 1989 lhe cost shall be split between Barry and Prairieville Townships." Resolution to Barry County Road Commission for certification of Pine Lake Rd. ond Delton Rd. Motion carried that lhe Hickory Hollow Antique Store cannot set up fleo market blocking the use of the sidewalk. Bills read ond approved in the amounts of $9,213.01 for General Fund and $916.41 for Police Fund. Meeting adjourned ot 10:45 p.m. Judith E. Wooer Acting Secretary Asserted to by: William B. Wooer. Supervisor (9/29) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 29, 1988 — Page 7 Sewers proposed for Delton area, southern lakes Horse racing was a major attraction at the Barry County Fair, as shown In this photo in Hastings in the early 1900s. The Barr)' County fair has been held for more than 135 years, and most of that time at the fairgrounds in Hastings. The first fair in 1851 was held on a large field in the village of Praireville. The reason for holding the fair in Praireville was that it was the center of Barry County population. Another factor was that a resident of Praireville had just built a horse race track on his property and it was available. The main attraction of the fairs was the horse racing. This was followed by sheep and hog judging, a.~ showing. Back in 1851 there was no 4-H program, no midway and no homemaker's day. The early fairs were primarily by and for men. On July 12, 1858, the fair officials voted to have the seventh annual fair in Hastings on the condition "that the citizens of Hastings clear off what is known as "market square." At that meeting of the fair officials, the society voted to expend S88 for fencing the grounds. Another resolution provided that market square be leased by the society from the city. The early fairs generally were held in Oc­ tober and in the Banner of 1858, a premium list awarded prizes for "working oxen and steer, an equestrian display by young ladies and gentlemen, and a plowing match for horses and oxen." The first-place premium for horses and cat­ tle was $2; hogs and sheep, $1: grain, 50 cents; vegetables, 35 cents. Prizes were of­ fered for homemade butter, clothing, sewing and samples. According to the early Banners, there were discussions over the gambling or wagers on the horse races. It seems that there was some feeling that a few people in Praireville had. so to speak, an "inside track” and were pro filing from the fair races. At any rate, the county’s center of popula­ tion had shifted and Hastings was better situated for those living in the upper tier of townships, and thus Hastings in 1858 was ap­ proved for the fair’s location. In 1859, membership tickets were sold for $1 permitting any number of entrants to the ground and allowing articles to be entered for premiums. Action was taken so “women not married or heads of families could make en­ tries at the fair at one-half the regular price.” Another regulation provided that "no non­ sweet cider, known as apple-jack, could be sold on the grounds.” The fair was not held every year. In the re­ cent years 1862 and 1929 to 1935 none were held. The 1861 fair records read “All officers elected in 1861 declined to serve. The agricultural society being destitute of officers, destitute of funds, destitute of credit and pro­ bably destitute of existence, no fair will be held in 1862." Things improved some and the fair was the highlight of the fall until the depression hit in 1929. This time money and a drought, which produced poor agricultural products, were * blame. Harold Foster, the Barry Co-'ty agriculture agent tells the story in his 1935 an­ nual report to the County Board of Supervisors: "The last county fair held in Barry County unitl this year (1935) was in 1929. The book was printed for 1930, but no fair was held as the board was afraid it would not pay out... In 1933. 1 was interested in having the fair get underway again... 1 found the old board of directors were in favor of it, so I worked for their re-election. They were re-elected, but did not have the fair... The next year I still was for lhe fair, so 1 went out and hand picked a new board on the platform of having a fair... They were elected and voted for a fair in January. After seeing the work involved they rescinded their action in March... In 1934, I held a small club fair... Now I had gone through the experience of twice electing a board that said they would give us a fair, so by 1935 1 knew who was voting ‘yes’ and ’no’. I then decided to get on the board myself if possible... (1) was elected and began work at once on the 1935 fair.” The fairgrounds had been neglected and "after large and unexpected repairs to the grounds, the fair was opened.” The fair was a county show and drew large participation. This fair had a daily drawing and gave away three new cars, one each on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. "Almost everything went well” according to Foster. "The exception was that the car­ nival company sent only about one-half of the rides, and they had too many of the "high powered” jip games, which ended in the fair officials locking up a bunch of the operators,” Forest concluded. To make sure the fair could pay its expenses, there was an entry charge of $1, a high fee for the depression era. Weather always played a deciding factor in the success of the fairs. Rain would cut down the attendance. In 1859, the Banner noted, “Monday and Tuesday were not pleasant days upon which to hold the fair, it rained.” “Those who waited out the rain," said an article in 1911, “till lhe end of the week in hopes the weather would be more pleasant found bitter disappointment in store, for there was a deluge of rain." "Fairs were not only for the exhibit of livestock. They were places to exhibit the new and latest developments in agriculture ad­ vancements. In their time, there were exhibits of the new steam engines and threshing machines, the gasoline-driven vehicles and in I960 an aeroplane. “On several occasions in the past the fair manager has contracted in good faith and advertised an aeroplane show, which in­ variably failed to shpw up." . ti , Success was to be had Tri 1919, the aeroplane did show up and was an immediate hit. giving rides for about $15, which was about one week's wages in those days. The Grange organization was a firm sup­ porter of the fairs over the years. Members worked hard for crop improvement and for education on the methods of farming. Their leadership led to the organizations of the 4-H groups and the extension groups. Barry Coun­ ty Extension work was formally started in 1917, co-operatively supported by the United States Department of Agricultural, Michigan State University and the Barry County Farm Bureau. By 1918, Barry County had hired a part­ time agricultural agent, responsible to the County Board of Supervisors. Part of his duties was to organize 4-H clubs, which he did with 19 boys' and girls* clubs of 262 members. Another of his jobs was to promote general extension work in Barry County. The roots of the women’s extension work go back to the old farmer's institute, which was established by the Grange. The women's section was organized in 1902 and operated under that name and the "Women’s Con­ gress" until 1917. Not much happened bet­ ween 1917 and 1921, there were few, if any, club meetings and no classes. A few demonstrations were given and one or two schools were held, with canning and cooking. Barry County Women’s Extension pro­ grams were started by Mrs. Albert Carveth. She had belonged to a Stale Federation of Women’s Clubs and was made chairman of home economics. Her interest in this led to the establishment of a local leaders' project in 1921 and a formal program was established with a home economic agent in 1925. To celebrate 25 years of extension work in the United States, a special program was given in 1939. Ladeos brought examples of the first projects ever done in Barry County, and among these first projects was the "dress form.” The dress form was perhaps the most in­ teresting and talked-about project done by the early clubs. It was made by the means of a knitted cotton vest and vast quantities of gum­ med paper strips. The user had to don the cot­ ton vest and stand absolutely still for hours while the paper was applied over, around and on top of the cotton vest. After the gummed paper was applied, it had to be split carefully down the back with a razor to free the lady, who had often been standing if she was lucky, for only two or three hours. The form then was patched on the back and allowed to dry before being placed on a standard. Some ladies applied shellac to finish the outside. Of course, if the lady changed shape or size, she had to repeat the process Much as changed and much as stayed the same for the fairs in Lhe last 100 years. Horse racing is still a popular feature, exhibits of clothing and handiwork still draw the finest workmanship. The best of the animal breeds are carefully groomed for the show and judg­ ing. New to the fair since it first was held in Hastings, is the carnival and gasolinepowered vehicle demonstrations. But the one thing consistent for all the years is the cooperation between people, groups and organizations to bring the fair about each year. The pride in excellence still is the hallmark. by Kathleen Scott Proposed sewer projects could help keep some southern Barry County lakes clean, of­ ficials say. Although still in the preliminary stages, sewer projects at Upper Crooked Lake and possibly Pine Lake. Wall Lake and the Village of Delton could provide for updated systems, enhance aquatic life and maintain property values for several hundred residences in that area. Petitions have been circulated by the Crooked Lake Association and received and reviewed by the Barry and Prairieville township boards, regarding a proposed Si.5 to $2.2 million sewer project for that lake. The Barry County Department of Public Works accepted a resolution approving the sewer project. The county’s board of commis­ sioners then must give final approval on the plan before further work can commence. The Pine Lake Association also has con­ tacted Progressive Architect Engineering Planners in Grand Rapids, the same firm designing the Crooked Lake project, to learn the feasibility of a new system for Pine Lake. Because of the multiple interest, the township boards, as well as the engineers, are considering a sewer project that might involve both lakes, said Prairieville Township Super­ visor Roy Reck. As a separate project, the Wall Lake Association also has submitted petitions for a sewer project in Hope Township, and signatures are being validated, said Patricia Baker, Hope Township supervisor. The Village of Delton could possibly be in­ volved in the sewer work because the unincor­ porated town lies along part of Upper Crook­ ed Lake. Barry County Drain Commissioner Audrey Burdick said she feels an improved sewer system in the Delton area is necessary. “There needs to be something done out there, there’s no doubt about it," she said. Burdick said problems in the past stemmed from businesses or residences there having outlets connected to the county storm drain, which empties into Crooked Lake. Because of the makeup of the soil and lack of percolation within the ground in that area, replacement systems for that area would be very expensive, she said. Raw sewage was found in the lake in the early 1970s and 1980s, said Greg Danneffel, environmental engineer in the Michigan Department of Natural Resource's Surface Waler Quality Division in Plainwell. DNR officials contacted the Barry Township Board, advising that some changes be made to prevent the flow of sewage into the lake. Over the years, said Denneffel, the septic systems in that area have been improved and upgraded, and water samples taken in December 1987 and May 1988 showed no in­ dication of further sewage particles. The lake does have some "elevated levels” of nutrients such as phosphorus, he said. Another DNR employee, Jim Dexter, fish management biologist, explained that a higher amount of phosphorus causes increased algae and weed growth, resulting in problems such as inadequate predation of smaller fish. Although his division does not have statistics on the number of fish in that area since 1980, figures on the amount of aquatic life can be misleading. The numbers of fish might not change much, but instead, the struc­ ture of the fish population is altered, perhaps leaving many small fish, but few larger specimens. A new sewer system would impove the fish life, said Dexter. "It’s going to help tremendously. The fish population would not be harmed in any way,” he said. “The phosphorus would probably decrease, and over time, the amount of plant growth should decrease and the fishing should become better.” Denneffel said the dry conditions over the past year or so could be a factor in the December and May tests if the storm sewers did not have the normal flow of runoff. He added that he was not involved in the sampling and testing in the 1970s and early 1980s, therefore, he docs not know what the climatic conditions were prior to those tests. Representatives from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department had stated before that the flow of sewage into lhe lake could potentially result in hepatitis. Sanitarians from the health department were unavailable for comment. The original plan for Crooked Lake was a STEP or Septic Tank Efluent Process. In that system, each dwelling would have its own 1,000-galloh septic tank and a pump within that tank. The pump would separate the solids from the fluids, or effluents, leaving the solids in the septic tank. The fluids would be carried into a main line, emptying into a large holding pond and treatment area, explained Prairieville’s Reck. Residents would have to pay for hookup, the tank and the pump, while the not-yctdeveloped sewer authority would maintain the pumps and empty the septic tanks every three to five years, as needed. Reck said the proposed sewer system was a project generated by the lake’s residents. The Crooked Lake Association felt there was a problem on the lake, as far as water quality and replacement of failed systems, b’ said. Each lot must have an 50-foot isolation bet­ ween the septic tank and individual wells. Because most of the lots are 50 feet long, there is no room for installing an improved system. The inability of upgrading septic systems directly affects property value, he said. "My feeling is that there is a definite need for (a sewer project), for one. to maintain and improve the water quality, and two. to preserve property values,” he said, adding that boards from both townships are in favor of the plan. The initial $1.5 million estimate for Upper Crooked Lake was based on 345 existing dwellings, with hookup for 15 additional sites that are currently vacant lots. With Delton and Pine Lake residents show­ ing interest, however, that initial plan might not be feasible for the larger area. Tony Mourand, a project engineer working on the system, said the total cost of the project and actual design of the system would depend on which of the areas are involved. Combina­ tions such as Delton businesses and Upper Crooked Lake or Delton residences, businesses and Upper Ciooked Lake homes, Crooked Lake and Pine Lake, or any other mix would affect the layout and costs. A service area has not been determined yet, if all three sectors are involved in the plan, but township officials are considering an area stretching from Pine Lake Read to Doster Road to Four Mile Road to M-43 or Wall Lake Road, said Reck. Mourand said the original estimate for Up­ per Crooked Lake alone is based on a subsur­ face disposal, or pressurized tile, field. If Delton were to be included in the project, however, the plans would change and the cost could go to $2.2 million. The additional amount of sewage output from the village might be too much for a subsurface field, he said. In that case, an open lagoon or holding pond irrigation system with semi-annual discharge might be more practical. At any rate, Mourand said the design would be the most economical plan, based of actual flow. Hope Township Supervisor Patricia Baker said the Wall Lake Association, which recent­ ly submitted petitions, sought a change in the sewer system in 1985. That earlier proposal would have involved the entire lake, 318 dwellings, at a cost of $2.2 million. But the required 51 percent ap­ proval by the residents was not met and the plan fell through. 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WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. 945-2091 ° fS<a. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 29, 1988 Saxon grid team hopes to start new winning streak Friday by Steve Vedder (Above) Hastings’ Carrie Carr (52) drags down a rebound against Lakewood Tuesday night while (at right) Carr and the Saxons’ Melissa Belson (40) play defense on Lakewood's Melissa Rufner (50). Saxon eagers’ winning streak snapped A problem which has1 plagued Hastings' basketball fortunes since the beginning of the season resurfaced Tuesday night, helping to snap the team’s modest three-game winning streak. The Saxons committed 25 turnovers cn route to a 56-45 loss to Lakewood. The Vikings erased an 11-10 first quarter deficit with a 16-4 run in the second quarter to take charge of the contest. Hastings coach Ernie Strong said it isn’t the first time the Saxons have had second period problems. “I don’t know what it is about second quarters.” he said. ’’This was the third game that has happened and all have wound up as loses.” Behind sophomore Deanna Richard, the Vikings wrapped up the contest by outscoring Hastings 19-14. Richard scored 10 points in the period. Strong said turnovers were the key to game. “We made too many unforced turnovers. Things like steps, bad passes, fumbles, double dribbles really plagued us.” he said. “Their press was bothersome, but not as good as we made them look.” Still, Strong did offer some praise for his team. “Delton beat us (58-34) at Hastings and Lakewood beat Delton (73-54) so I expected much worse." he said. Strong also said his team was improved on the boards. “We boxed out better which kept a taller Lakewood team off the boards.” he said. Carrie Carr tossed in 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead Hastings. Freshman Kclle Young scored a season-high 14 points and Jackie Longstreet chipped in six and three assists. Katy Peterson had six assists. Richard finished with 18 points, hitting 8-of-l3 field goals. Melissa Rufner added 11 and Shannon Johnson 10. Lakewood is now 5-2 overall. The loss snaps a three-game Hastings winning streak and drops the team’s record to 4-3. Hastings plays at Marshall tonight before hosting Coldwater on Oct. 4 and Lakeview on Oct. 6. The team remains in the lace, but with only a seven-game schedule, the stretch drive ar­ rives fast. Like the present. Following last week’s 41-6 thumping at Marshall, the Hastings football will try to keep its flickering Twin Valley title hopes from being extinguished by hosting Lakeview Friday at Johnson Field. The Saxons (3-1 overall. 2-1 league) are tied for second with Marshall and Coldwater, a game behind unbeaten Harper Creek. Lakeview is 1-3 and 1-2. The Spartans have fallen on hard times this season after going 8-1 and earning a Twin Valley tri-championship in 1987. List week Lakeview blew a 14-0 lead against Albion, eventually losing to the Wildcats 29-20. Previously. Lakeview lost to Harper Creek 26-19 while beating Coldwater 13-8 in its opener. Hastings coach Bill Karpinski, however, has the utmost respect for Lakeview, percnially a league title contender. "They arc one of those teams that 1 think will always be in contention," he said. “They had a tough game with Harper Creek when they were ahead in the fourth quarter and lost, and then they led Albion before losing. “Lakeview is a ballclub we have to be ready to play. If we don’t any better than we did against Marshall, we’ll have problems.” Hastings has had its share of problems with Lakeview since the Spartans return to the Twin Valley in 1984. Lakeview whipped the Saxons 35-8 that year and smashed them again last season 30-8. In between, the Spartans won 13-6 in 1985 and 7-0 in a sea of mud in 1986. Karpinski said the game should be a good test of mettle for his team, which saw its momentum come screeching to a halt against the Redskins. He thinks Hastings should bounce back with a strong performance, "Oh sure.” he said. "We’re not a good team if we let one game affect us. We just have to chalk it up as a loss in which we didn’t do well and then go on. “A game like this will show the character of the team and how it responds to a loss.” The game kicks off the stretch drive for Hastings' bid for a Twin Valley champion­ ship. Following Lakeview. Hastings plays at Sturgis next week, hosts once-beaten Col­ dwater. and then finishes up with title-favorite Harper Creek on the road. Though the experienced and tough Beavers are 4-0 and methodically rolling toward their second straight title. Karpinski still believes the league champ will not escape the season unscathed. Harper Creek still has a crucial road game al Albion while hosting Coldwater this Friday and then Hillsdale and Hastings. "The league is pretty even." Karpinski said. "There arc six teams out there which 1 feel arc very close. "If Albion has a good game, they’re capable of beating Harper Creek. You can never tell what’ll happen in our league. Harper Creek has a good team, but they still have Albion and Coldwater and Coldwater is a team to be reckoned with.” Hastings won’t have to worry about the stretch drive unless they play belter than in the Marshall game. The Saxons accumulated season-lows in rushing (91) and total yards (176). Defensively, the Redskins riddled the Hastings defense for 329 yards on the ground and 174 more through the air. “We just had one those games that nothing seemed to go good." Karpinski said. "It was one of those games where no matter what we did. we weren't effective." [ Sports ] r Frosh game cancelled after 20-6 lead Soccer squad streaks to 4th straight victory For the first time in its brief four-year history, Hasungs knocked off Sturgis in soc­ cer Monday night 6-0. It was the Saxons' first win in six meetings with the Trojans dating back to 1985. It was also Hastings’ fourth straight win and upped the team’s record to 7-1. Hastings coach Doug Mcpham said his team was absolutely on top of its game against Sturgis. “I wasn't positive they had been tested until this game." Mcpham said of his team. "Lakeview tested us. but we were playing with a different lineup. Now our lineup was worked out well: we're playing very teamoriented soccer lately." Pete Hauschild scored on a breakaway and Chris Tracy added a pair of goals for a 3-0 halftime lead. Tracy scored his 17th goal of the year along with Hauschild’s 14th for a 5-0 lead. Jeff Bax­ ter’s fifth goal made the final 6-0. Hastings had 39 shots on goal while Sturgis Cross country team disappointing at Fennville Invitational Hastings’ James Thompson (3) chases after a Sturgis player in the Sax­ ons’ 6-0 whitewash Monday night. The Saxons are now 7-1 on the season. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! Sept. 29 Sept. 29 Sept. 29 Sept..29 Sept. 30 Oct. 1 Oct. 1 Oct. 3 Oct. 3 Oct. 4 Oct. 4 Oct. 5 Oct. 5 Oct. 5 v hJr’&z GOLF Lakewood..................................... 4:00 p.m. CROSS COUNTRY at Lakewood........ 4:30 p.m. BASKETBALL at Marshall.................. 5:30 p.m. TENNIS Marshall................................... 4:30 p.m. FOOTBALL Lakeview............................ 7:30 p.m. CROSS COUNTRY Lowell Inv................ 9:30 a.m. SOCCER Eaton Rapids...................................11:30a.m. GOLF at Hillsdale............................................. 2:30p.m. SOCCER at Sturgis........................................... 6:30p.m. TENNIS Hillsdale............................................... 4:30p.m. BASKETBALL Coldwater.................................5:30p.m. SOCCER at Middleville.....................................6:00p.m. CROSS COUNTRY at Sturgis............... 5:00 p.m. GOLF at Lowell..................................................4:00p.m. The Hastings boys cross country team finished seventh of nine teams and the girls 11th of 13 at Saturday's Fennville Invitational. No Saxon runners from either team earned medals at the meet. Marc Lester (18:11) finished 30th for Hastings. Steve Waldron (18:35) 37th. Chris Patten (18:44) 40th. Tom Vos (19:03) 43rd. and Andy Woodliff (19:21) 49th. For the girls. Heidi Herron (22:34) was 24th. Lynn Barcroft (22:59) 30th. Candi Sarver (23:57) 46th, Heather Lambert (24:30) 55th, and Kim Stevens (25:39) 82nd. Coach Jack Longstreet said a number of factors combined for a mediocre showing by his teams. “We just didn’t seem to have it together." he said. "We’d been improving, but the hot and humid weather and the fact that we had to until two in the afternoon to run didn’t help." Hastings jayvee eagers lose pair Lakewood crushed the Hastings junior var­ sity basketball team 56-32 Tuesday night. Jennifer Balderson led Hastings with 10 points and Cindy Purgiel added five. The jayvee team also lost to Hillsdale 47-14. Jennifer McKeough and Shana Mur­ phy each had four points for Hastings. The team is now 1-6 overall and 1-3 in the Twin Valley. managed 27 shots against netminders Steve Jordan, making his first sun in five games, and Brian Ketchum. Mepham had special praise for his team’s defense which racked up its third shutout of the season. Hastings has only allowed 13 goals in eight games. He said fullbacks Scon Schoessel and Craig Cole played well. "They’ve just taken over the middle," Mcpham said. "They control everything." Hastings hosts Eaton Rapids this Saturday at 10 a.m. and then has a rematch with Sturgis on the road on Oct. 3. The Hastings jayvee soccer team lost to Sturgis 8-1. but the team still has a 4-2-1 mark. Saxon Shorts No home sweet home: Playing at home has not been an advantage for the Hastings foot­ ball team the last six seasons. From 1983 to the present, Saxon grid teams have compiled a mediocre 13-11 mark at home as compared to a 12-13 record on the road. During that time Hastings has had winning home records three limes, going 3-2 in 1987. 1986 and 1984. The Saxons have played better than .500 on.the road only one season. 3-2 in 1985. No cases of senioritis: Hustings soccer Coach Doug Mepham reports no cases of the dreaded disease senioritis on his team this fall. The disease, normally associated with teams heavy with seniors who have already played a couple seasons of varsity ball, is absent from the Saxons, who’vc won seven of eight no far. Mcpham. who has seven players who let­ tered as sophomores, said senioritis is developed when players devote more time to jobs than playing a sport. "Jobs have a lot to do with it." he said. "I think it causes kids to lose interest and bum out. Kids' careers arc like trying hard to make the varsity as sophomores, being a junior and rising to the next plateau, and then trying to become the team MVP as seniors. "These kids are different. There is no senioritis at all. They just want to win a lot of games." Speaking of the soccer team, the Lakeview game rained out on Sept. 19 has been rescheduled for Oct. 18. Carr provides lift: Senior forward Carrie Carr has provided a big lift to the Hastings basketball team. Sidelined with a knee injury with a good shot at missing the entire year, Carr has returned to help the Saxons to three wins in four games. Carr is hitting 51 percent of her Geld goal attempts while averaging 10.3 points and 6.5 rebounds. The Hastings freshmen football team hosted Marshall last Thursday but the game was cancelled at halftime. Mark Peterson raced into the end zone for the Saxon’s first score. Marshall stopped the 2-point conversion. The Redskins recovered two fumbles and converted both mistakes into touchdowns. Marshall scored a third time on a Sports.. well-executed option play. . The half-time score was 20-6. After waiting for well over an hour, the game was cancelled and considered no contest or a non-game. It was not considered a win or a loss for either Hastings or Marshall. The young Saxons record stands at 3-0. The team plays at Battle Creek Lakeview this Thursday at 4:30 p.m. • at a glance b, Steve Vetlde1 Thursday’s Best A certain sportswriter's prc-scason prediction of a 6-3 record for the Hastings football team is going to be on the mark. Is it just me or is NBC looking to dig up all the dirt it can at the Olympics? As television is so adept at doing, the net­ work is picking up minor problems and continually blowing them out of proportion. But then. I’m still ticked at NBC for cancelling A Year in the Life. Speaking of the Olympics, why was Canadian speed demon Ben Johnson treated any differently than other athletes flunking drug tests? I didn't sec the media throngs when the Bulgarian weightlifter was sent home for testing positive. Sometimes I wonder about the media. Even so, I can’t bring myself to feel sorry for athletes like Johnson who go ahead and blow millions of dollars of en­ dorsement opportunites by using steroids or any illicit drug. Class Act Deparmcnt: Lakewood High School’s Concert Choir rushes to halfcourt and sings the National Anthem prior to Viking basketball games. The high school class does a magnificent job, and what an outstanding idea as opposed to listening to a taped version of the Naitonal Anthem over the intercom. Are you listening Patti Aumick? Lakeview has beaten Hastings four straight times in football, outscoring the Saxons 85-22. Hats off to Doug Mepham for an outstanding job of keeping an experienc­ ed group of soccer players from catching senioritis. Sometimes players who played a varsity sport as sophomores tend to flatten out as seniors. Not the case for Hastings, which has swept to an impressive 7-1 mark including its best game of the season Monday, a 6-0 whitewash of Sturgis. The Twin Valley, incidcntly, is only one school away from recognizing soc­ cer as an official league sport. League schools which do not offer soccer in­ clude Albion, Hillsdale and Coldwater. Docs the Tigers’ fold really surprise anybody? How can an aging team which totals all of three players who could start for other A.L. East contenders expect to win a pennant? Hopefully. Tiger fans will catch on as to what a Class B operation it is and stop going to the games — a trend which is slowly happening at the Comer of Michigan and Trumbull. Prediction: Michigan 23. Michigan State 14. Prediction No. 2: Bush. More Olympics: The NCAA’s recruiting violation dilemma would cease immediately if the organization copied the Olympic’s no-nonsense ap­ proach. Instead of punishing agents, coaches or boosters, punish the athlete for violations. Suspend him. ban him, kick him in the butt, but don’t tolerate an athlete breaking the law. It’s time athletes were held accoun­ table for their own actions. Athletes are no more special than anybody else in society. We all live by rules. The Dead Pool is easily the worst Dir­ ty Harry movie ever. An assistant football coach? Sony, but I can’t see Bernie Oom as anywhere but standing in the third base coaching box clapping his hands. On the first day of football practice Bill Karpinski told his team to ignore the stories of his past. ah. overzcalousness as coach. He said he’d mellowed. Yes. and January is an excellent month to golf. People 1 would most like to interview: Debra Winger. Jacques Demers. Bo Schcmbechler and Debra Winger. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 29, 1988 — Page 9 Words for the Y’s... Michigan State Police Trooper Al McCrumb directs traffic while Hastings fireman wash down a car shortly after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday on M-37. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said neither the driver nor the passenger in the Chevrolet (right) were hurt in the 12:40 p.m. accident near Coburn Road- The driver of the van (rear) was taken to Pennock Hospital after the collision. Three escape serious harm in car accident by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Three people escaped serious injury Tuesday in an accident that destroyed the back end of a car and rolled a van onto its side. The van driver, Michael J. Devoll, 37, was treated and released at Pennock Hospital after lhe 12:40 p.m. accident And the two passengers in the other vehicle emerged unhurt from lhe rear-end collision, officials said. "I don't know how they’re all right," said Barry County Deputy Sheriff Don Nevins. "Neither one was wearing a seatbelt." The crash occurred on northbound M-37 near Hastings Tuesday when Kenneth S. Miller, 20, stopped to make a turn left onto Cobum Road. Devoll, who was following behind, said be took his eyes off the road momentarily as he came over a small hill just before Cobuni Road. When he looked up again, he struck the rear of Miller’s 1979 Chevrolet, police said. Neither Miller, of 5497 S. Wall Lake Road, nor his passenger, Paul Carr, 27, of Rockville, Ind., were hurt in the collision. Devoll, who was wearing a seatbelt, suffered injuries when his 1987 Ford van rolled onto its side. Hastings firemen were called to the scene to wash down the vehicles and road. Devoll received a citation for failure to stop in an assured distance. Mobile Home, continued from page 1 veteran,” said has considered putting a mobile home on 40 acres he owns. "Why put it in a (mobile home) park when I’ve got property?” he asked. He also said he was worried that there might be annual fees for special use permits that would “place me out of the market.” Planning Commission member Ken Bohn. told him that this was one of the reason’s why the new zoning district was being considered, because there is no fee to the individual if the township handles the rezoning procedure. Alsu speaking in favor of single-wide units was Tom O’Brien of Orangeville Township, who said he has seen the need for zoning amendments for mobile homes through his work in real estate. Only two at the public bearing spoke in op­ position to mobile homes. Vivian Shepard said she was concerned about property values and Gary Tallenger of Delton said and his wife, Sandy, opposed mobile homes “in order to preserve and improve the desirable residential qualities of Barry County.” In a prepared statement, Tallenger sug­ gested deleting the ordinance provUion, which permits replacement of non­ conforming units. “When such units are no longer functional, they should be purged,” he said. Tallenger also said be thought all mobile homes should be confined to specific parks with guidelines governing park design, maintenance and age and condition of units. Some of his remarks were disputed by members of the audience, including Mary Simmons. The audience applauded when Simmons said. “I live in a mobile home and I don’t feel I look any different than anyone else in this room.” Richard Thomas, who chairs the Ordinance Revision Committee, which proposed the zoning changes, said, "The basic premise of the board was that we should sponsor all types of homes and living areas. We should provide for everybody.” With the new zoning district, Thomas, who also is supervisor of Hastings Charter Township, said it would be the responsibility of the township not to infringe on an area of houses while providing an area for mobile homes al the same time. "The intent of this is good from what w had before. It was not drawn up easy. I thi<the changes have got lo be done," he sa><. Property destruction probed in Freeport Authorities are investigating two in­ cidents of malicious destruction of pro­ perty at a manufacturing firm in Freeport. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Don Glasgow said a motorist has been reported driving across the lawn of Munn Manufacturing. 312 County Line Road, • several times throughout the summer. The two most recent incidents took place Friday night and again Monday night. Glasgow said. Each time, the motorist drives in circles across the lawn, leaving shallow ruts in the grass. Officials have a suspect in the case. Jim Gordon, chairman of the planning com­ mission, called the proposals "perhaps dramatic” and "fairly substantial changes of zoning concepts in the county. He said the planning commission is trying to move in a direction to accommodate a lot of diverse interests in the county. “We caq’t make everybody tyip(^ but wc,. try to do the best we can,” Gordon Said. No action was taken on two other proposals discussed during the bearing. One was a pro­ posed amendment to allow single-wide mobile homes to be temporally placed on lots with an existing residence to house elderly or disabled family members or family members tem­ porarily unable to afford another bousing op­ tion. The other would have allowed replace­ ment of a single-wide mobile home, which is non-conforming, with another single wide. Those proposals probably will get more discussion at a later date, the commission said. It was also noted that the county’s entire zoning ordinance is in the process of being up­ dated and that more public bearings will be l»eld as the work progresses. Men's Basketball On Tuesday, Oct. 11. at 7 p.m. in the Hastings Jr. High, room 185. the YMCAYouth Council will be having a managers meeting for the organization of the 1988-89 adult city league basketball season. Each team that participated last year and wants to play in this years season, or any new teams are en­ couraged to attend. Rule changes, fees for teams and league starting times will be covered at this meeting. Teams will be registered for this league on a first come first served basis. There is a limit on the number of teams that can play so attendance at this meeting is important. For more information, please call the YMCA at 945-4574. The YMCA league is slated to begin the week of Oct. 31. so there won’t be any open gym at the beginning of the season. Teams desiring open gym times prior to the league schedule, may call the school of their choice for gym reservations. Adult Indoor Soccer League There will be an organizational meeting on Oct. 12, at 7 p.m., for any adult interested in participating in the *88-’89 YMCA Indoor Soccer league. The meeting will be held in the Hastings Middle School, room 185. League rules, referees, team fees, and registration procedures will be discussed. Participants will be registered as teams, not on an individual basis as in previous years. Therefore participants need to begin to form their own teams. League play will be on Wednesdays at the Hastings High School beginning Nov. 2. For more information call the YMCA Office at 945-4574. Wrestling Clinic There will be a wrestling clinic for boys in grades 4-6 at Lhe Jr. High west gym the week of Oct. 24. The program will run Tuesday through Friday from 3:15-4:45. and on Satur­ day 8:30-12 noon. Tom Brighton, the Jr. High Athletic Director, and Mike Goggins, the Jr. High Wrestling Coach, will be the in­ structors. Wrestling skills and fundamentals will be taught, and a special tournament will conclude the clinic. The cost of the program is $7 per person and is payable the first day of the program. All youth that are interested in participating must bring a parents permission slip and registration fee the first day. Jr. high eagers busy with trio of games The Hastings eighth grade basketball team lost a 31-25 decision to Maple Valley while the seventh graders dropped a 13-6 decision. Leading the eighth graders was Anne End­ sley, who scored 12 points. Sarah Johnston topped Lhe seventh graders with four points. The eighth grade B team lost to Middleville 27-25 in double overtime while the A team won in overtime 30-28. Heading the B team was Heather Daniels, who scored 17. Anne Endsley led the A squad with 10 points. The seventh grade A team lost 26-24 to Middleville despite 10 points from Sarah Johnston. The B team lost 22-16. Jennifer Larabee had eight points for the losers. The teams also split with Allegan with the seventh graders losing 23-9 and the eighth grade winning 31-23. The eighth grade was led by Anne End­ sley’s 10 points while the seventh grade had three players with a basket each. Bowling results Tuesday Mixed Formula Realty 11-5. Simply Nuts 10-6, Marsh s 9%-6fc. B&J Glass 9VJ-6W. River Bend Travel 9-7, Varney’s Stables 8-8, Con­ sumer’s Concrete 8-8. Southern Michigan Trappers 8-8, Lewis Realty 7-9. CJ’s 7-9, Variety Shoppe 5-11. Drake s 4-12. Men’s High Games and Series - B. Mad­ den 222-552, R. Cullers 210-570. T. Kidder 199-542. R. Thompson 195-529. D. Kcast 189-548. R. Eaton 189, R. Hause 186, B. Ruthruff 187-540. D. Endres 185-501. P. Scobey 179. G. Hause 177. B. Madden 176, M. Davis 170, D. Castelein 170. J. Wilber 169. G. Adkins 166. J. Higgins 166. R. Neill 165. Women’s High Games and Series - B. Wilkins 199-526. J. Gasper 192. J. Madden 182. F. Ruthruff 179. N. Perry 175, E. Johnson 169, T. Curtis 161, J. Sanlnocencio 164. J. Eaton 159, L. Madden 153. Splits converted - D. Slovinski 6-7-10, G. Hause 5-8-10. Wednesday P.M. Gillons Const. 9-3; Art Meade 7-5; Cast Offs 7-5; Mace’s Pharmacy 7-1; Valley Real­ ty 6-6; Lifestyles 6-6; M & M’s 6-6; Varney’s Stables 5-7: Nashville Locker 5-7; Friend Home Parties 5-7; Handy’s Shirts 3-5; DcLong’s Bait 2-10. High Games and Series - S. VanDenBurg 191-543; T. Christopher 221-539; L. Elliston 207-532; J. McMillon 201-524; S. Penn­ ington 175-504; L. Barnum 176-497; B. Hathawy 176-492; K. Becker 203477; R. Rine 187-462; F. Schneider 168-461; A. Gillons 167-440; C. Trumbull 151-419; J. Gardner 178-427; E. Mesecar 156-438; B. High 150-400; V. Utter 152-419; P. Croninger 137-390; T. Owen 139-375; K. McMillon 160; N. Taylor 168; B. Smith 175; M. Dull 156; D. Brewer 152-423; D. Bums 159; S. Knickerbocker 146; J. Arquilla 149. Sunday Night Mixed Get Along Gang 14-2; White Lightning 13-3; Familv Force 12-4; Sandbaggers 11-5; Hooter Crew 10-6; Pin Busters 10-6; Green­ backs 9-7; Ogdcnites 8-8; L's & J’s 8-8; Real­ ly Rottcns 716-8’A; Guys and Gals 7-9; Quali­ ty Spirits 7-9; Alley Cats 7-9; Gutter Dusters 6- 10; Misfits 5-11; Detroiters 4-12; Chug-aLugs4-12; Mas and Pas IV4-14I6. Womens High Games and Series - B. Wilson 148; D. Oliver 179; T. Hatfield 123: C. Allen 189; T. Pennington 149; D. Woodard 136; D. VanCampcn 167; V. Miller 147; S. Ncymciyer 141, A. Sutliff 158; J. Smith 177; C. Wilcox 173; J. Ogden 161; V. Goodenough 143; S. Hanford 192. Mens High Games and Series - J. Woodard 226-578; C. Wilson 189-504; D. Warren 160; D. Oliver 164; R. Allen 162; C. Pennington 208-542; W. Hass 177; W. Friend 161; B. Miller 163; L. Godbey 157; R. Neymeiyer 193; D. Montague 172; B. Ray 152; R. Ward 179-510; C. Haywood 171; M. Tilley 221-523; D. Smith 196; B. Drayton 181; R. Snyder 168; R. Bowman 200-505; R. Ogden 183-509. Monday Mixers Cinder Drugs 10-2, Pioneer Apartments 8-4. Deweys Auto Body 8-4, Miller Real Estate 7-5, Andrus of Hastings 7-5, Michelob 7- 5, Music Center 6-6, Hastings Flower Shop 6-6, Girrbachs 6-6, Hastings Bowl 6-6, Friends 5-7, Miller Carpeting 5-7, Superior Seafoods 5-7, Burger King 4-8, Sir N Her 4-8. Hastings Bowl & Lounge 2-10. High Gaines and Series - P. Czinder 168, J. Hamilton 155. C. Nichols 200, K. Schantz 162. N. Wynn 165, B. Hathaway 170, B. Lumbert 153, B. Anders 158, M. Snowden 167, J. Mercer 189, B. Cuddahce 165, M. Bennett 161, M. Kill 179, M. Wieland 157, H. Service 155, D. Murphy 152, F. Schneider 169, R. Perry 157, C. Beckwith 169. R. Girrbach 184-506, L. Kelley 158, B. Psalmonds 151, K. Keeler 159, S. Field 153, B. Howes 186. Golfers finish third in jamboree Hastings finished third in the second of four Twin Valley golf jamborees Monday at Sturgis. Hillsdale won it with a 320 followed by Lakeview with a 342. Hastings shot a 343. The league standings show Hillsdale and Lakeview tied for first with Hastings in third among the eight schools. Jamie Brown and Jamie Garren both shot 83s for Hastings’ lop scores. Hastings won a triangular match prior the I jamboree. The Saxons shot a 163 to out­ distance Saranac (165) and Middleville (186). Tim Atkinson was match medalist with a 38. Jeff Schovan shot a 40, Jamie Brown a 41 and Bret Laubaugh a 44. Atkinson and Brown shared med medalist honors as Hastings knocked off Lowell in a dual med list Wednesday. Atkinson and Brown both shot a 40. Garrett added a 41 and Pat Kelly a 45. Hastings is now 10-1 in non-conference play. Thursdays Angels McConalds II 12-4; Outward Appearance 12-4: Stefano’s 1016-5'A; Clays Dinner Bell 9-7; Hastings Bowl 816-7V6; Geukes Market 6-10; McDonalds I 3-13; Hickory Inn 3-1. Good Games - C. Burpee 156-403; T. Daniels 190-509; K. Barnum 144; D. Svoboda 155; L. Watson 152-441; L. Hut­ chins 148; J. Connor 124; C. Moore 139; C. Cuddahec 176-464; B. Cantrell 158; B. Ranguette 157-432; R. Haight 205-486; N. McDonald 149. Bowlerettes J & G Stockfarm 10V6-1 Vi; Brittens 7-5; O’Dells 7-5; Nashville Auto 7-5; Thomapple Manor 7-5; River Bend Travel 6-6; Huskers 5-7; Hastings Bowl 5-7; Nashville Auto 5-7; Good Time Pizza 5-7; Kents 4-8; D. J. Elec­ tric 3'4-8W. Good Series and Games - S. VanDenBurg 214-570; H. Coenen 174-505; J. Richardson 171-484; S. Pennington 171-495; B. Maker 209; E. Dunham 181; M. Westbrook 194; S. Jackson 200. Thursday A.M. Slow Pokes 13; Question M.rks 12; Thor­ napple Manor 11; V.meys 10; Kloostcrnuna 10; Nash Locker 8; Bosleys 8; Kaiser Seed 8; Starduslers 7; Barlow Florist 7; Northland Opt. 6W; Welton, 6; Hummers 6; Kreative Komen 6; Leftover, 5; Silk Screen 2 VS Good Game, - A. Eaton 156; A. Allen 160; A. Preston 131; S. Huslwick 161; G. Scobey 141; C. Rose 123; P. Cnmiger 152; S. Nolan 167; P. Hamilton 157; M. Reese 145; S. Mogg 184; I. Rulhnjff 181. High Series and Games - F. RuthrefT 182-503; K. Wyerman 184-468. SCOREBOARD !M8FaU Women’s Voaeybdl Standings M«jor League WL Ink Spots.......................................................6-0 Livestock......................................................3-0 Pages/Blairs................. 1...............................5-1 Stevies Angles............................................. 3-0 Satellites..................................... 2-4 Burkeys Babes............................................. 1-5 Coves..................... .......................................1-5 Hastings Bowl.............................................. 06 Minor League Spykers........................................................ 5-1 Andrus....................................... ,................. 4-2 Hastings Mutual..........................................3-3 Culligan........................................ ii.......... 3-3 McDonald's....................... 06 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1989 BUDGET Pursuant to a resolution adopted September 27, 1988, the Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 11, 1988 at 10:30 a.m. in the Board Room, Second Floor, Courthouse An­ nex, 117 S. Broadway to receive testimony and discuss a proposed additional 1988 county operating millage rate. Act 5 of 1982, the Truth in Taxation Act, requires that the County's Adjusted Base Tax Rate for 1988 be reduc­ ed to 5.53 mills. However, the County Board of Com­ missioners has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied within its authorized millage rate. In order to maintain basic services, the County proposes to levy an additional millage of 0.5166 (51.66 cents per $1,000 SEV) above the 5.53 mill adjusted base rate or a total operating rate of 6.0466 mills ($6.0466 per $1,000 SEV, of which $5.7966 is for general operations and $2.47 is for Charlton Park operations). This will provide an estimated 9.3% increase in County operating revenues. Public comment is welcome at the hearing. In addition, the County Board will hold a public hear­ ing at 10:35 a.m. on October 11, 1988 at the same place on the proposed General Fund budget for the fiscal year Jan. 1, 1989 through December 31, 1989. Copies of the proposed budget are available in the Office of the Coun­ ty Clerk, Courthouse, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Mon­ day through Friday. NORVAL THALER, County Clerk Many Prefer Our New Bi-Weekly Payment Plan — Here’s How it Works: Bi-Weekly simply means that you make your house payment every other week. Instead of writing one large check once a month, you pay half every two weeks. So, rather than making twelve big monthly payments a year, you make 26 smaller ones every two weeks. The two extra payments make the difference. Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments Sounds Interesting. But, You Want More Details... Just call or visit the National Bank of Hastings Mortgage Department. Our Home Mortgage specialists will provide you with detailed information on Bi­ Weekly Mortgages or our regular Fixed Rate Plans. Rational ANK of ASTINGS West State at Broadway Member FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 29, 1988 Crime victims’ awareness seminar to be held Monday in Hastings by Jeff Kaczmarczyk You never thought it would happen to you. Your home has been robbed. The police have caught lhe suspect. And dow, in addition to dealing with your own anger frustration, you've got to work with a confusing and complicated criminal justice system to see that the burglar gets put behind bars. Where do you begin? On Monday the Barry County Sheriffs Department will sponsor two seminiars in Hastings titled "Victims of Crimes: An Awareness Seminar." The four-hour classes are designed to acquaint people with the problems faced by victims and witnesses of crimes and the roles of the criminal justice system. Although the seminiars were designed for police, lawyers, health care workers and others who work with crime victims and witnesses, both sessions are free and open to everyone who would like to learn more about the ordeals faced by victims and witnesses. "It’s to give people a better perspective on what we see as victim's rights, what we see coming in the future and what we want to do in the future for victims of crimes," said Bany County Sheriff David Wood. The sessions will be held Monday at Riverbend Travel Agency, 533 W. State St. The first seminiars will last from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and be repeated at 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The instructors are Judy Nichols, director of the Michigan Sheriffs Association Victim/Witnesss Assistance Network, and John A. Haskin, director of training with the Grand Travcrse-Leelanau Community Mental Health Services. Nichols, whose son was murdered in 1983, is a trained victim's advocate and speaks frequently on victim's issues. Haskin is a certified police instructor in crisis intervention and domestic violence and is a frequent lecturer on handling victims, violence, stress and dealing with disturbed people. Topics to be discussed include: •What it means to be a victim? •Experiences of the victim •Need for cooperation with the victim •Various roles in the criminal justice system •The Michigan Crime Victim's Rights Act Wood said in recent years law enforcement officials have recognized that the criminal justice system has traditionally focused its efforts on the criminal and has neglected the needs of the victims. Among the topics to be discussed are provisions of the Michigan Victim's Rights Act that took effect this year. Wood said lhe talk is especially timely because of a November ballot proposal in Michigan that seeks to add an amendment to the state Constitution guaranteeing victim rights. The program that will be presented Monday is one of the finest in lhe nation, he said. "Il's an excellent program. It's really been a model for the nation," he said. "It was the only program like this in Michigan recognized nationally." This opening seminar is part of a broader program, Wood said. Later in the fall, local law enforcement officials will be attending an advanced seminiar designed specifically for police who work with victims and witnesses of crimes. In December, training sessions will be held for local residents interested in becoming victim's advocates. The advocates will be interested private citizens who are called in to assist victims after a crime or tragedy. "They'll be called in to the scene of an accident or a death," Wood said. "They may take the victim or witnesses to court or they'll know who to call in the county for help." People interested in attending one of Monday's free seminars are asked to call the Barry County Sheriffs Department by Friday to reserve a seat Rural students excel in attendance The water In Thomapple River rose above Its banks at Charlton Park after last week's rain. After a summer mark­ ed by drought, the flooding scene was unusal. ONLY... $1300 PER YEAR , IN BARRY COUNTY BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) - Neith­ er rain nor snow seems to stop rural students from attending class and taking part in more school activities than their city cousins, according to a study by Bowling Green State University researchers. "Rural schools and their students are an educational success story," said Joann Mar­ tin-Reynolds. "Our country’s form of government is dependent on a citizenry with a sense of good civic responsibility and a commitment to work for the common good. Our study dem­ onstrates those characteristics are successful­ ly developed and nurtured in rural school settings," she said in an interview. Mrs. Reynolds, her husband William, and Robert Yonker recently completed a twoyear study focusing on three rural northwest Ohio school districts. The researchers are teachers at Bowling Green's College of Edu­ cation and Allied Professions, one of the na­ tion's largest teacher-training institutions. The study sought to determine why rural schools seem to foster lhe characteristics in­ herent in the virtues that mark a good citi­ zen, and find ways that larger suburban and urban schools could emulate them. The pro­ ject was partially funded by a $ 100,000 grant . from the U.S. Department of Education. The researchers selected the Gibsonburg, Hopewell-Loudon and McComb school dist­ ricts, each with a student population of about 1,000. They surveyed students, teach­ ers, administrators and community residents and examined school policies, curriculum, Courts, continued from 2 READ the NEWS of BARRY COUNTY EVERY WEEK in ;ne HASTINGS BANNER ff I would like to subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Enclosed is my payment ton $13 BARRY COUNTY $15 SURROUNDING COUNTIES (Allegan. Calhoun, Eaton, When you live in Barry County, you want to know about the activities, from births and marriages to county government and school issues. Knowing your community and its people makes you feel “more at home". The Hastings Banner's news staff keeps tabs of City Hall, the County Courthouse, school boards, courts and police agencies. You can read sports news that goes beyond high school to cover bowling, golf, softball, fishing and hunting (when in season). 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A Bellevue man accused of sexually penetrating two boys and a girl under age 13 pleaded guilty last week to two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct Trial had been set to begin Sept. 19 in Barry County Circuit Court for William H. Conine, 43. But he pleaded guilty to the two lesser charges in exchange for the dismissal of the three more serious first-degree offenses. Conine, of 14385 Wing Road, faces maximum sentences of 15 years in prison for the second-degree offense. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 21 in circuit court Bond was cancelled, and Conine was remanded to lhe custody of the sheriffs department. $16.50 OTHER AREAS creases that were granted. Increases in insurance are the result of a new stale law that stipulates that self-funding authorities, like the county, must be treated more like typical insurance companies in terms of reserves. So the county has to in­ crease its contributions until the reserves get built up because of that law. Overall, the county is doing well with the self-funding plan, she said. The county expects to receive $40,799 from convention facilities tax revenue. It has been proposed to use one-half for the Substance Abuse Coordinating Agency in Kalamazoo for programs in the county and the other half for general operations of the county. Driver, continued from page 3 The autopsy results said she had been drinking prior to lhe accident, Simson said. Michigan Slate Police troopers from the Battle Creek Post testified that after their arrival on lhe scene, they requested Taylor lake a blood test to determine the level of alcohol in his body. The test later determined he exceeded the legal level for drunken driving in Michigan. Authorities said lhe speed limit on North Beginning ... Sunday, October 2nd Served ... r-Qon’t heartbreake a heartbreak exercise regularly- Road is 55 mph, but signs posted at the curve caution drivers to slow to 45 mph. They added no skid marks were found at the scene. Trooper William Ford, who investigated the accident, said he found th«.t McMillan showed no vital signs after his arrival. The other injured people, meanwhile, were taken to Community Hospital in Battle Creek. No defense was presented in the case, but defense attorney Robert Sharkey objected to the homicide-manslaughter charge on the grounds that Taylor did not show the level of gross negligence required for the charge. But Judge Holman said the testimony was that he had several drinks before getting in the car, he ignored repeated warnings to slow down and he was over the legal limit for drunken driving. Homicide-manslaughcr with a motor vehicle carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and/or a $7,500 fine. A $3,500 personal recognizance bond for Taylor was continued. 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ...You'll enjoy our traditional brunch favorites along with some delicious surprises. $8.95 (Reduced prices for Seniors & Juniors) ReservcPions Accepted CITY/STATE. 948-4042 PHONE. Ionia, Kalamazoo and Kent) $11.00 STUDENT (9 Months) can no longer sell those notes on a tax-exempt basis so Peterson said the county had hoped to be weaned away from relying on that fund this year. She said the impact of the IRS ruling will be seen in 1991 when the first taxable notes sold in 1988 will be paid off. Of the budget, Peterson said the contingen­ cy fund appears to be much higher than last year because the proposed budget was drawn up before negotiations were finalized with lhe County Courthouse Employees Association. Consequently, some of the contingency fund will be eventually spread out to the various departments to compensate for the wage in- SUNDAY'S BEST BRUNCH BUFFET NAME. THE HASTINGS BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 fewer hours for pay, and are more likely to take part in extracurricular activities like ath­ letics and band. Mrs. Reynolds said student participation in extracurricular activities appears to be one way in which schools influence personal­ social characteristics such as self-esteem, ac­ ademic achievement, a sense of satisfaction and responsibility. "Rural schools and their communities may make their greatest contribution to stud­ ent character development because of their small size. The visibility of the individual student is accentuated in a small school. "Participation by a high percentage of students is vital to the success of nearly all school activities, therefore it is strongly en­ couraged by the parents, as well as the school," she said. Reynolds said they began the study be­ cause many students in the BGSU program will begin their careers in small, rural school districts. "Our study seemed to indicate that there is a value structure that exists in the rural schools - in the rural communities in fact and these value structures give rise to the work ethic, the values that are vested in not only lhe teachers, but lhe kids," he said. COUNTY BUDGET, continued from 1 Welcome back Brunchers to ADDRESS. ZIP. home-school communication and commun­ ity values. Data on school attendance, graduation rate, and participation in extracurricular acti­ vities, was compared to a 1980 national study conducted by the National Center of Education Statistics. The national study involved 58,000 high school students from rural, urban and suburban schools. "The 700 rural high school students in­ volved in our study exhibited extremely high rates of school attendance - 95-98 percent a day - and a 95 percent graduation rate," she said. She noted that 35 percent of the students in the three rural school districts missed no days of school, compared to 30 percent of students in the national sample. Sixty-three percent of the rural students said they had not been late to school all year, compared to 40 percent in the national survey. The study also showed 59 percent of rural students enrolled in college preparatory courses, as compared to 35 percent in the na­ tional sample, she said, and it found that 14 percent of students in rural schools reported cutting classes, compared to 34 percent in lhe national study. The study also indicated that, outside of the regular school day, rural students work & GOOD SPIRITS Comer of South Jefferson and Court Street Downtown (•'"TsT-''' Hastings COIN, STAMP & BASEBALL CARD SHOW Sat., Oct. 1 10:00 a.m. 'til 7:00 p.m. HOLLAND CIVIC CENTER West 8th Street, Holland, Mich. * FREE ADMISSION it Sponsor: Holland Coin Club �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 29, 1988 — Page 11 Lakewood school bond issue fails by Shelly SuLser Voters in the Lakewood School District turned down by 883 votes a bond proposal asking for SI7.2 million to build new and bet­ ter school facilities to replace overcrowded and aging structures. Of 6.150 registered voters. 3.181 appeared at the polls to hand school officials a disap­ pointing 2.032 to 1.149 defeat. Although Lakewood School District Superintendent William Eckstrom was in favor of the proposition, he said, he was pleased with the turnout. “It was a good display of democracy in our community." Eckstrom said. The bond question failed in all four district communities: — In Clarksville, there were 218 casting yes votes and 322 saying no. — In Lake Odessa, it was 344 yes to 667 no. — A total of 301 voted yes in Sunfield and 472 said no. — In Woodland, it was 286 yes to’571 no. Eckstrom could not pinpoint any specific deciding factor, but said he fell the majority of those opposing the issue felt the cost was too great. “We’ll probably go back and work on one (proposal) that’s more acceptable," Eckstrom said. “We’ve still got increasing enrollment and we’re going to have to face it one way or the other.” He said it would take time for the board to sort out other options and did not know when a second referendum could be scheduled. "It would be six months before we could make the same proposition but if it were changed. I think it would be a shorter period of time," Eckstrom said. Members of the "Kids Count" bond cam­ paign committee, made up of district citizens, maintain that the schools don’t meet fire safe­ ty standards because they have dead-end hallways, are made of combustible materials and have inadequate fire exits. They arc also old and are increasingly becoming overcrowded. Because of that, the Kids Count Committee and the Lakewood Board of Education pro­ posed to borrow $17.2 million through the Michigan School Bond Loan program and Ex-Middleville police chiefs trial scheduled for Nov. 7 After a one-year delay, the trial for former Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain on criminal sexual conduct charges has been scheduled to begin Nov. 7 in Barry County Circuit Court. Cain, 42, faces charges of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and assault with in­ tent to commit criminal sexual conduct. The two charges stem from an alleged July 1987 attack against a 27-year-old Thornapple Township woman. A court motion to set aside one of two pen­ ding charges against Cain was dented last week in Barry County Circuit Court by Judge Richard M. Shuster. In court Wednesday, defense attorney A. Ray Kalliel asked Judge Hudson E. Deming to require the prosecutor’s office to produce the ''ictim’s telephone at Cain's trial. Kalliel said the victim claims that during the attack in a dark living room, she was able to reach the table-top telephone, drop it down to her feet and call her boyfriend. Deming ordered Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley to produce the phone in court, but he told Kalliel he would not allow it to be used in court as part of a demonstration. Cain, who was not rehired as Middleville police chief in May 1987, could face max­ imum penalties of 15 years in prison on the second-degrec criminal sexual conduct charge and a possible sbntenCe’oY up to 10 years on the assault charge. Originally scheduled for trial in November 1987. trial was delayed pending an appeal fil­ ed by Kalliel after Deming ruled he would not admit testimony concerning Cain’s previous relationship with the victim. The decision was overturned by lhe Michigan Court of Appeals in April. Cain, who is now employed in Grand Rapids, remains free on a $15,000 cash bond. He was given a two-week suspension without pay by the village of Middleville in May 1987 after he was arrested on charges of receiving wage kickbacks from one of his of­ ficers and of attempting to embezzle village funds. In February, he received a probationary sentence for the wage kickback charge. The embezzlement charge was later dismissed. In March, Cain received a second proba­ tionary sentence for admitting to driving an untitled truck while under the influence of alcohol. He also received a probationary sentence and was ordered to pay a fine. The drunk driving charge stems from in­ cidents that occurred the same night as the alleged criminal sexual conduct. The prosecution.plans to call 10 witnesses during the Nov. 7 trial, including Cain’s former co-workers on the Middleville Police force. Assyria supervisor target in assessing campaign The Michigan State Chamber of Commerce Tuesday filed petitions with the State Tax Commission seeking the suspension or revocation of certification for 52 property tax assessors, including Assyria Township Super­ visor Larry Carpenter. Chamber officials, in a prepared statement Wednesday, said the C of C filed the complaints against 52 townships "in an effort to improve property tax assessment practices in Michigan.” The move follows the release three weeks ago of a study of property tax assessments, based on surveys provided to the State Tax Commission from more than 1,400 assessors across Michigan. The chamber obtained copies of the surveys through use of the Freedom of Information Act and analysis of them "revealed widespread poor performance and non-compliance with state law by tax collectors." The survey, the chamber said, showed that local tax assessors are breaking state law by failing to keep basic records such as appraisal cards, to ensure fair and accurate assessments, to conduct physical inspections, to use basic tools such as tax and land value maps and to meet simple filing deadlines for information requested by lhe stele. The chamber’s petition action, an effort to decertify “inexperienced or incompetent assessors." is against those townships that failed to respond within 10 months to the State Tax Commission request for information through the surveys. Carpenter acknowledged that he did not W. out a survey until a representative from the tax commission personally paid him a visit. But he defended the job he has been doing as assessor for the past eight years in Assyria Township. ”1 think I’ve I’ve done a good job as far as being fair." he said. "They (chamber of­ ficials) are just reading a piece of paper and drawing conclusions." The State .Assessor's Board, under an obscure provision of state law. has the power to revoke or suspend an assessor’s certifica­ tion for malfeasance, non-feasance or misfeasance. Before the revocation or suspen­ sion action can be taken, however, a formal petition must be filed with the assessors Iward. Carpenter said he is certified as a Level I assessor. He added that his pay as assessor is $4,400 per year while his addi'ional pay for being supervisor Is the same figure. If the state assessors’ board decides to revoke his certification, another qualified assessor would have to be hired by the township board. “For what we get paid for. we cannot do everything they want." Carpenter said. "I can’t afford to give up a living. You’re talking about a full-time job. Carpenter, who is running for a third term as supervisor in the November general elec­ tion. is a dairy farmer and said he just doesn't have the time necessary to comply with everything the state mandates. He said he believes the state chamber is try­ ing to drum up more revenue by setting up special assessing districts. "They’ve been up to this for years," he said. "They want to take power away from local assessors." Carpenter added that the chamber’s plan for assessing districts would be more costly than the current system. But chamber officials insist they merely are cleaning up a problem. Richard Studley, vice president of govern­ ment relations for the Michigan State Chamber of Commerce, said, “We are strongly committed to improving property tax assessments in Michigan. We have identified the problem, taken remedial action and pro­ posed corrective solutions." Steve Young, manager of taxation and regulatory affairs for the state chamber, said, "We delivered 52 petitions to the State Assessors Board, asking that they review each case individually. It is our belief that the failure of these 52 townships to return the State Tax Commission survey 10 months after the filing deadline represents non-feasance. Taxpayers have a right to know about assess­ ment practices in their area. Unfortunately, these assessors even had difficulty filling out a simple, two-page survey showing how they operate." The chamber, in its report on lhe survey’s results, said, "While a handful of disgruntled tax collectors have been critical of our initial report, the response of taxpayers has been very positive. We have received numerous calls of support, letters of encouragement, re­ quests for additional information and further analysis of the data in our intitel report. It seems that our report confirmed what many taxpayers suspected about the poor quality of assessment practices in Michigan." "In any clean-up effort, and we certainly face a big one, you have to start somewhere," Young said. “The petitions we have filed should send a clear message that we are very serious about improving assessment practices in Michigan. We simply will not tolerate the breaking of the law." SUBSCRIBE to the HASTINGS BANNER for Complete County News! Give Us A Call... 948-8051 levy an additional 6.17 mills from taxpayers in order to: — Build a new middle school at a cost of S9.3 million, by far the biggest expense of the entire project. The new school was to be designed to house 675 sixth, seventh and eighth grade students in a structure measuring about 100.300 square feet, and it was to he located near the existing high school, said Kids Count Steering Com­ mittee Chairman Joel Pepper. The middle school was the first phase of the project to be tackled, and would have been completed in two years, providing 140 square feet per student; — Spend S3 million for an addition to West Elementary School in Lake Odessa. Classrooms, a media center, gymnasium and special use rooms were on the drawing board for the school, which was to absorb the youngsters from East Elementary after it was eliminated. At West Elementary School. 2,100 square feet of renovation was planned, plus 26,300 square feet of new construction; — Do 10,025 square feet of renovation at Woodland Elementary and Junior High School, amounting to about SI million.' Woodland sixth, seventh and eighth graders were to be moved to attend the new middle school, creating space for the elementarylevel curriculum; — Add 15.200 square feet to the Sunfield Elementary School for special purpose rooms, gymnasium, media center and classrooms, and discontinuing use of the old high school building, at a cost of $2 million. — Add 16,500 square feet of classrooms, multi-purpose rooms, media center and teachers' lounge to Clarksville Elementary School for $2 million; — Add 8,000 square feet to the high school, commonly referred to as the academic wing, for $1.8 million. These plans were formulated based on Stanfred Consultants* enrollment projections, in conjunction with recommendations from WBDC architects in Grand Rapids and the’ Citizens Facilities Study Committee. About half of the registered Lakewood School District votes turned out to the polls Tuesday where a $17.2 million school bond proposal was defeated almost two to one. (Banner photo) Prison sentence given to local man in drug case Lakewood teens die Friday in high-speed accident Ch«d Everett Ferrill by Shelly SuLser Two Lakewood High School juniors may have been playing some type of high-speed, catch up game with another car after school Friday, police said, when the vehicle they were riding in crashed just east of Lake Odessa, killing the driver and passenger instantly. Chad Everett Ferrill, 16 of 4524 Clarksville Road, Lake Odessa, and Darren James Mesecar. 16, of 446 Lenhards Landing, Clarksville, were prounced dead at the scene of the accident, which police said occurred at about 3:05 p.m. "I think there was something going on," said Trooper Charles Loader from the Ionia Post of the Michigan State Police. "I think they were messing around." Loader said that according to witnesses, Ferrill had been driving at a high rate of speed west on M-50, cutting in and out of traffic and passing at least four cars and a semi tractor. "After he passed the last two cars, he just missed an oncoming car and jerked back into his own lane, crossed the fog line and went off the right shoulder." Loader said. "At that point, Chad apparenlty felt he was going to lose control and jerked it back across the west bound lane and then across the east bound lane.” Loader saifi the car then proceeded to strike a guard rail along the south side of the road, which "kicked” it up into the air where it turned, then came down on its top on an em­ Darren James Mesecar bankment. bounced into the air with the left rear of the car striking a tree. The impact then sent the 1964 Chevrolet Impala convertible back around with it coming to rest in a driveway right side up. Ferrill was thrown from the vehicle during the crash, while Mesecar. who was found seatbclted inside, suffered head injuries. Police believe the two were traveling with the top down at the time of the crash. “As far as them having any contact with other cars or anyone having any knowledge of racing, we don’t know but there was ap;parently another car preceding them passing ]at a high rate of speed," Loader said. "Chad • could have been trying to catch up with this fear." / Alcohol is not believed to have been a factor Yinthe accident', which occurred Just 4W hours {before homecoming festivities were to begin. I Lakewood High School Principal Jerry i Southgate chose not to publicly address the matter during the homecoming activities, although he said he noticed a very evident pall among the students, the football team and the band. "They were their classmates." he said dur­ ing halftime. He noted that neither of the boys were on the football team, but had been wearing blue and white jerseys Friday in observance of "blue and white" day at the school. Funeral services took place Monday. The accident remains under investigation. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A defendant arrested last fall in an area-wide sweep of drug offenders was sentenced Wednesday to two to 20 years in prison for several drug-related charges. Steven A. Edger, 35, was found guilty in August of delivery of cocaine and conspiracy to deliver cocaine to an undercover officer in June 1987. Police said he agreed to the sale with the officer but enlisted a friend to make the delivery. In July, a jury found Edger guilty of possession of cocaine. That charge stemmed from a half gram of cocaine found in Edger’s pants pocket when he was arrested Oct. 1, 1987. Sentencing had been set for SepL 14, but Edger - who was free on bond - did not appear in court that day. He turned himself in to authorities several days later. In Barry County Circuit Court Wednesday, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley asked the court to hand down a sentence exceeding the state sentencing guidelines, which called for one to four years on the possession charge, and two to 20 years for the deliver charge. "We would submit that the sentencing guidelines are too low for this offense," Crowley said. “We submit that Mr. Edger does not assert the usual defenses. He does See DRUG SENTENCE, page 12 FAIRGROUNDS, continued from page 1 closed session and they did not* disclose details of what they talked about "We’ll talk about this when the time comes," Sunton said. Gray, who this week has been attending a Michigan Municipal League conference in Saginaw, said the meeting is intended “to esUblish what is happening and learn what is being negotiated. We .have a lot of questions.” Gray said she wasn’t aware of how serious negotiations had become until she heard about it from recent news reports. The fair board has been approached by developers in the past about selling the grounds, but little came of the proposals. "Rumors have existed on fairgrounds development for some time," she said. “But this time we heard there were more serous negotiations." As to the ownership stumbling block, she said, "The question of who owns the Market Square has always been there." She contends that the city owns one square block at the corner of Market and State streets. The possibility of the sale of the fairgrounds also raises another question: Where will the new site be? If the new site were to be outside the Hastings city limits, fair officials have said that it could require between. 10 and 120 acres in size. If it were to be located within the city limits, it could require as few as 60 acres because sewer and water facilities would be included. If the sale is completed, it is likely that the only facility that will be moved off the grounds to the new site will be the grandstand. Inspection, moving and liability expenses could be too costly. Thornburgh has said that in that event, the fair board probably would take bids on the existing buildings on the grounds and have the new owners remove the structures themselves. Hastings City Council waiting for news on prospects for two grants for incubator by David T. Young Hastings City Council. members are looking into applying for a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce grant for a local incubator project, but still there is a lot up in the air. The city last summer also agreed to commit a $125,000 local match to an another application for $375,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for acquiring and renovating an old can plant owned by the E.W. Bliss Company and turning it into an industrial incubator for fledgling businesses. The council Monday evening received a letter from the Michigan Department of Commerce, saying that sure agency has received the city’s application for CDBG funds, but it said little more than that. The amount of the block grant, if awarded, the council was told, would depend ou occupancy in the incubator building. If there is 75 percent occupancy, for example, the federal grant would-be for 75 percent Another factor is how many jobs the project would create. Joe Rahn, executive director of the Hastings/Barry County Joint Economic Development Commission, told the council the letter from Michigan Department of Commerce officials said, "They are willing to look at the incubator project. In a sense, it's throwing it back on us. But it means we're moving forward." The federal grant, administered by the Economic Development Authority of the U.S. Department of Commerce, would include $150,000 for renovations and another $150,000 for establishment of a revolving loan fund. The local project involves the city buying a building and hoping to have eight to 10 fledgling industries move in to grow inside iL The council is looking into purchasing the plant on East State Street from the E. W. Bliss Company. The amount of the purchase would still have to be worked ouL Rahn said Bliss has expressed a willingness to work with the city on the project But he added that what are needed most now are to find tenants and get a commitment from them and to renew the city's $500 option to buy the proposed incubator building. Rahn said, "We need to get another option on lhe building. If not we can't proceed with the grant process. They (state department of commerce officials administering the CDBG) have indicated they're willing to proceed." The JEDC director said an interim agreement on the building with Bliss might be wise, pending arrival of the funding. Meanwhile, the next step for the JEDC is to secure funding for a strategy study for the incubator project But Council Member Franklin Campbell, who noted nothing happened during the city’s first option on the building, said, "Ever}' time something goes wrong, we're back to square one. And this will be the second time." David Jasperse, who was serving as mayor pro tem Monday, said, however, ’’This hasn't been done before. If we drop the project we don't have any place else to go in the city." The question of the option on the building with Bliss was referred to the property committee. It also was announced that Schoolcraft College has awarded the city a $3,500 grant for a feasibility study on the project. The local match would be $1,250 each from the city and lhe county ar.d the JEDC would come up up with free additional administrative services. The county commissioners Tuesday agreed to put up their $1,250 as part of lhe deal. The council voted 4 to 3 to allocate the city's $1,250 contribution, pending the approval of funding of for lhe entire project. Council Members Campbell, Kenneth Miller and Donald Spencer voted "do." In other business Mondzy evening, the council: • Received a letter from the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and the Summerfest Committee about a problem in the difference between vendor fees from the committee and the city for the annual festival. It was noted that it is less expensive for vendors to gain selling licenses from the city and vendors sometimes have tried to bypass the Summerfest Committee in obtaining them. • Adopted Ordinance No. 213, which raises the interest rates on special assessments from 6 to 8 percent. “We need to get another option on the building. If not, we can't proceed with the grant process. They have indicated they're willing to proceed.” Joe Rahn J.ED.C. Executive Director • Accepted lhe low bid of $10,900, with trade-in, from Seif & Sons of Caledonia for a 1989 GMC Suburban station wagon fire vehicle. The city is trading in its 1983 model. Spencer was the only council member to vote "no" because he said the bid of Blankenstein Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC of Hastings was only slightly higher and he believes the city should do business locally. Miller said, however, "With the tight budget we have. I'd go along with the bid from Seif & Sons." • Authorized the city engineer to proceed with repairs lhe library roof, which is leaking, at a cost of $4,72530. The money will be taken from the contingency fund. • Received a report from the ordinance committee on a request to ban pit bull terriers in the city. "It’s our intention to proceed slowly," said Jasperse. "We’ve looked at (pit bull) ordinances from other communities and will talk to the police chief and city attorney for advice on the best way to proceed." • Received a report from Police Chief Daniel Furniss, who noted that burglaries, larcenies and property damage accidents are down, but the chief said arrests in the city for drunken driving are up and he is concerned about incidents of vandalism. • Rejected a request from the Thornapple Arts Council to have the building at Fish Hatchery Park rented out for events. • Rejected a request from Forest Shores Corp, for an easement along abandoned railroad tracks near the airport. The property committee suggested lhe company, which plans to build some single-family dwellings in that area, use the existing easement. A representative of the firm asked for the easement at the council's Sept 12 meeting. • Noted that the sewer and water committee will meet with City Attorney James Fisher and Mayor Mary Lou Gray to discuss a possible revised agreement with Rutland Township with the city on sewer services to the township. • Agreed to write a letter of support for the Barry County Mothers Against Drunk Driving's "teddy bear" campaign, in which 1,000 bears will be purchased for use in emergency vehicles for children who have been victims of accidents or abuse or lost. Police Chief Dan Furniss expressed his support for the drive. "We support the campaign and we appreciate their efforts," he said. "It really helps us out" • Gave permission for a bike-a-thon fund-raiser here Oct. 22 on behalf of lhe St Jude's Children's Hospital. Mayor Mary Lou Gray was absent from the meeting because she went a day early to a Michigan Municipal League meeting in Saginaw. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 29, 1988 I with to thank everyone who made my 80th birthday celebra­ tion such a memorable day. The many ways in which you showed your love and friendship was greatly appreciated and will be long remembered. miles, S600. 891-9486, Perin or Gloria.___________________ BUICK CENTURY 1980, 4 door. $1700 945-2077. FOR SALE: 1982 Dodge 400, $1900 or best offer. Phone 948-9278. II unfed WANTED: Companion for Elderhosiel trip to Hawaii, leav­ ing from Hastings Oct 16, reluming Oct. 30. $950 pays all .expenses, except meals 1 weekend, insurance and person­ al items. Call 945-5576 for details. I or Sale HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY, October, 3 - Brace Coeoen. IT’S CIDER TIME FESTI­ VAL at Historic Bowens Mills every Saturday through Oct. 22, 10am-4pm. Freatures: Oct. 1Cidcr making. Indian Pow-Wow featuring the “Two Hawks Stagers" croup. Performances 12:00pm-2:00prn. Good “Chuck Wagon" food, lots more. Oct 8 A 9: Big Civil W» reinactment Adults $2, students free. 13! exway/ Bradley exit; eas/ Briggs Rd, north IM mile. 616/795-7530. FOR SALE: King size waterbed, bookcase headboard, padded side rails, semi wavelets, excellent condition, $250; 1980 John Deere 340 Snowmobile, low miles, $600; also, 3" body lift kit for Chevy, never been used, $40; call evenings, 948-8207. We need you from approximately Septem­ ber 7 to October 8, 1988. Both day and night shifts available. "We will try to work around your scheduling, transportation, or babysit­ ting problems." Apply Monday thru Friday 8 a m. to 4 p.m. Please clal 616-374-8837 for additional Infornation. TWIN CITY FOODS. INC. 1315 Sherman St.. Lake Odessa. Ml (E.O.E.) SERVICE DIRECTORY MILLER SINCE REAL ESTATE Ken Miller, C.R.8., C.R.S. REALTOB 4 Mike Humphreys Associate Brokers Hastings (616) 945-5182 ( AP K IRUf K REPAIR 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT SentaeRaafi: Mondoy 8 lofl Tuoadoy-Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA ' iFUl GM QUALITY 1^1 SERVICE PARTS |H| , KMHRMINinMMi Keep that great GM Faaltng with Genuine GM Farts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FW' r~VICE DEALER! COLLISION REPAIR • Insurance Work • Glass Replaced 945*3387 MECHANICAL SERVICE • Wheel Alignment • Brake Work • Electrical • Air Conditioning PARTS • New Radiators • Rebuilt Starters & Alternators INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement Life Home . Auto CHILD CARE IN MY HOME: Full time. Days. Nutri­ tious meals and lots of TLC. 945-5347,_________________ FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Shirley.___________________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assittanL Call 945-9888 ARABIAN GELDING, purebred, 5, rides good, gentle, $750. Yearling purebred Arab colt, $250. 945-4318________ BLUE HEELER also Austrailian Shepherd 10 wk pupa, play­ ful and healthy, tails bobbed, $25 and $40. 945-4318 BABYSITTER WANTED: Mature, responsible, non smok­ ing woman over age 30 to occaaionally babvait for 2 children ages 4 & 1 in my home; Some occasional over nights; Mutt have own transportaion. Call 945-5578._________________ BUY GOVERNMENT siezed and surplus vehicles from $100. Fords, Chevya, Corvettes, etc. For info call (213) 925-9906 ext 1893_____________________ GET PAID for reading books! $100 per title. Write PASE-B4248, 161 S. Lincoln­ way, N. Aurora, IL 60542 GIRLS WANTED: 9-19 from Barry County and surrounding areas to compete for the titles of Miss Pre-Teen, Miss Jr. Teen and Miss Teen Grand Rapids. Thousands of dollars in prizes including a trip to the Nationals in Orlando, Florida. For more information call 1-800-345-2330.____________ HELP WANTED Evening bartender. Apply at the County Seat Lounge, 128 S. Jefferson, Hastings._________ REAL ESTATE 2110W. GUN LAKE ROAD Across from Fuolgss Services 1978 PARKWOOD MOBILE HOME, 14x70, 2 BEDROOMS, FRONT KITCHEN WITH BAY TIDY HOME CLEANING WINDOW, 8x10 DECK, SERVICE residential, business, WATER SOFTENER/ and window washing. Regular or PURIFIER INCLUDED, occasional service. All workers $9,800 OR BEST. CALL bonded. 945-9448 948-8092 OR 945-9315. TEMPORARY JOBS AVAILABLE Food Processing Plant 1940 units available now til June 1989. S275 per month including all utilities. Call 672-7561 or 672-5204. Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle Smce 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE at 945-3412 INVENTORY TAKERS needed for 3 day inventory of True Value Hardware Store in Hastings. Mutt be willing work­ ers, dependable and available for work between 5am and 3pnt, on October 11, 12 & 13, 1988. If interested call 616-968-2474.Man Power, 912 Capital N.E., Battle Creek, 616/968-2474,_____________ NEED EXTRA MONEY 7 Who doesn't Come along and join the fun working for Houk of Lloyd. The line include* 480 country items, candles, home decor, toys, and Christmas deco­ rations. No investment No deliveries or collections. FREE supplies. 616-367-4967, 517-852-9592, 795-7133. NUTRITION SERVICES CO-ORDINATOR: Coordi­ nate two county nutrition prog­ ram for senior citizens. Plan menus arxl special diets. Diete­ tics - nutrition background help­ ful. Submit resume/application by October 5 to Elder Services, PO Box 1026, Battle Creek, MI 49016. EO£-_____________ OPEN YOUR OWN BEAUTI­ FUL DISCOUNT RETAIL STORE. Choice of jean­ sportswear, large lady, infantpretecn or family shoe store. First quality top name brands. $14,900 to $26,900 investment includes fixtures, inventory, training and more. Prestige Fashions, 1-800-247-9127. PACKERS-Experienced in inspecting & packing plastic injection molded automotive parts. Wages start at $5.70 per hour plus bonus & full benefit package. Please apply between 8:00am & 11:30am or 1:00pm & 4: 30pm at Lacks Industries, 3500 Raleigh, Kentwood, MI. off 36th St between Kraft & Patterson. REAL ESTATE PROFES­ SIONAL: expanding company has opening for an aggressive representative. Top commission begins immediately. Call T.V.D. NOW 948-8959. SPRAY PAINTERExperienced in mask spray painting of plastic automotive parts. Wages start at $630 per hour plus bonus & full benefit package. Please apply between 5: 00am& 11:30am or 1:00pm & 4:30pm at Lacks Industries, 3500 Raleigh, Kentwood, MI. off 36th Sl between Kraft & Patterson. Check the defense when buying funds It’s important that investments make money. It’s essential, however, that in­ vestments consistently make money. Although this philosophy has been stressed by many, the full impact of its message may not come home until you have an experience with it. Suppose you invest in one of your favorite mutual funds then notice it never ap­ pears in any of the "top ten” funds frequently published in business magazines. For example, one mutual fund, according to Lipper Analytical Services, an independent firm that measures fund results, ranks fifth among lhe 76 growth and income funds in ex­ istence during the last 10 reporting years. 1977 to 1987. It’s gone up for the 12th con­ secutive year, yet has never made the “newss­ tand top ten." Why? The answer is consisten­ cy. not flamboyance. Mutual funds can record one or more ban­ ner years, only to lose those profits to an un­ friendly stock market. The net results over a meaningful period, in this case 10 years, could be disappointing. A closer study can provide some interesting insight as to the potential rewards of consistently positive in­ vestment results. To any football fan, the major reason for consistency is obvious, defense. In years that the Standard and Poor’s (S&P) 500 total return, dividends and capital gains reinvested, is up, can the fund closely parallel it? In years the S&P 500 is down, is the fund able not only to protect its investors but also post a slight gain? If it can, investors will have more money working for them when prices again move higher. An important lesson to be learned is the necessity for research and understanding of your investment before you invest as well as after you invest. Today there arc about 2,000 mutual funds offered to the public. Each has its own invest­ ment objective and risk allowance. If you should mistakenly buy a mutual fund with the hope of a quick profit based on some recent short-term publicity and find you guessed wrong, you need to know about that fund's long-term results, management and defense during poor market conditions to make a pru­ dent decision whether or not to leave your money there. • The knowledge of when to buy and sell must be combined with the proper market conditions. The bottom line is mutual funds are not designed as quick investments. They manage a lot of money for a lot of investors, so they choose a slow and steady route. Although this may take longer to get rich, it’s safer. A good defense always wins. — STOCKS — The following prices arejrom the close of business last Tuesday, Reported changes are from the previous week. Company Close Change AT&T 26 Ameritech 927» Bristol Meyers 43’/. —’/. Chrysler 23 CMS Energy 22’/. Coca Cola 43 Detroit Edison 14’/* Dow Chemical 85’/. —27. Exxon 44’/. —’/­ Ford 50’/. + 7. Gencorp 19’/< —17. General Motors 73’/. —’/. Hastings Mfg. 33’/. IBM 113’/. JCPenney 497a Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. 847. Kellogg Co. 627. + 1’/. McDonalds 46’/. —7. Proctor & Gamble 787. Sears 37’L + ’/« S.E. Mich. Gas 20 + 7. Upjohn 317. —7. Gold $395.75 —10.25 Silver 6.13 —.12 Dow Jones 2082.32 —5.16 Volume 113,110. DRUG SENTENCE, continued... not sell cocaine to support his habiL He even used an innocent person to shield } himself." Crowley recommended Edger be imprisoned for at least five years. f But defense attorney Edward Hackett ' denied allegations that his client was a major drag trafficker. "At no time, other than the undercover agent's testimony about the one-time buy ... there’s no information about Mr. Edger's being a drug dealer or trafficker," Hackett said. He told the court in both cases the amount of cocaine involved wu under one gram and no large sums of money have been connected with Edger. Hackett also said his client was hiding in a Battle Creek motel Sept 14 when he was scheduled to be sentenced on the two charges. "He was heavily under the influence of alcohol, and he wu frightened,” Hackett said. Before sentence wu pronounced, Edger, formerly of 404 E. Stale Sl, apologized to the court for not appearing for his earlier sentencing date. "Fm sorry I didn't show up for my original sentencing. I wu very very drunk and very very scared," he said. He made no other statement In "handing down his sentence, Judge Hudson E. Deming said he had considered several letters from Edger’s acquaintances written on his behalf. "These people must be terribly disappointed in you," Deming said. "Your mother and father must be even more disappointed in you. "There are euier ways to make a living than selling cocaine," the judge continued. "You make a few bucks, and you get others hooked. For the few bucks you earned, tremendous damage has been done." Edger received one to four years in prison for the possession charge, which will run Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Thursday through Saturday LOWER PENINSULA Scattered showers and thundershowers Friday ending early Saturday. Partly cloudy on Sunday. Highs mainly in the 60s. Lows in the 40s to around 50. UPPER PENINSULA A chance of showers each day. Highs mainly in the 50s. Lows around 40. concurrently with the two- to 20-year sentence for delivery and conspiracy to deliver cocaine. He received credit for 13 days served in the Barry County Jail. A motion will be heard Oct. 21 to determine if $5,000 in bond posted by Edger and his parents will be forfeited. After his arrest Oct 1, 1987, Edger was released from custody after District Court Judge Gary Holman found insufficient evidence to bind him over to circuit court for trial. He was re-arrested in December on the charge of possession of cocaine, and charges of delivery and conspiracy to deliver cocaine were refiled after his co-defendant agreed to testify against him as part of her plea agreement with the prosecutor. Sidewalk repairs being made— Crews from the City of Hastings have been busy since Monday with numerous repair jobs all over the city. Pictured is sidewalk repair on Court Street near the courthouse. Other locations for curb and cutter repair In­ clude North Church Street, South Church between Oliver and Nelson, and State Street between South Jefferson and Church. Also scheduled for work next week Is new curb, gravel and blacktop for a portion of North Jefferson. John Deere SNO-DOUGH SALE Getting ready for winter now will save you money. Because right now you can bring this SNO-DOUGH coupon in and receive up tn $150 off of these highquality John Deere products: * $100 off the 520, 522 and 524 Snowblowers (all 5 hp models) * $150 off the 826 Snowblower (8 hp) * $150 off the 1032 Snowblower GO hp) That’a why there’s no better time to buy than right now. Stop in today. Nothing Runs Like a Deere’ THORNAPPLE VALLEY 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hastings Legal Notices Bynoyte, JOHNSTOWNTOWNSWF BOARD September 14, 1988 All members present. Reports of committees presented. Approved motion to give Fire Chief authority io submit bid on Generator. Department of Natural Resources issued permits to Max Ruble and Paul Jones to construct seawalls at Fine Lake and to Grothe Worgoss for dredging at Dunn Lake. Approved payment of vouchers in amount of S28.142.76. June Doster Johnstown Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Stevens (9/29) State of HBcMrm Probate Coart County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. B8 19993-SE Estote of TRELLIS COX. Deceased. Social Security Number 367-12-2932. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest in the estote may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On October 27. 1988 at 10:30 a.m., in the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show, Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Kenneth McCurdy requesting ihot Kenneth McCur­ dy be appointed personal representative of the estate of Trellis Cox, who lived al 10841 Barnum Road. Woodland. Michigan and who died September 16. 1988: and requesting also that the will of lhe deceased dated June 23. 1978 be admit­ ted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs at low of said deceased be determined. Creditors ore notifed that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the personal represen­ tative ond to the court on or before December 28. 1988. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons oppeo ng of record. September 22, 1988 Richard J. Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 North Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 616/945-3495 KENNLiri McCURDY Personal Representative BY: Richard J. Hudson 10271 Barnum Rood Woodland, Michigan 48897 (9/29) ■ 6 $60 off the 322 Snowthrower (3 hp) PHONE (616) 945-9526 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-10-06.pdf 89b8d825d74d81a46f8a306b3f030271 PDF Text Text iNms ...wrap । _ MSU fans show their colors See Story, Page 9 X---------------------- ----- - ---- u---------------------- Burglars take $2,000 in goods Some $2,000 in camera equipment, jewelry and videotapes were stolen last week in a daylight burglary in Johnstown Township. Barty County Sheriff’s Deputy Tim Rowsc reports a home in the 1000 block of Ferris Road was struck by burglars Thursday between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Authorities believe the unknown number of burglar* pried open a froot door equioped with a poor kdc Items taken inchide a 3,‘mm Pentax camera with four leases, a camera bag and tripod. , Other items stolen indul: 10 to 12 videocassette tapes, two tings and a 12-gauge douWe-barrel shotgun. A pair of wool sock* were found on the lawn that the residents said had been in a drawer in the master bedroom, Bowse said. Officials have no suspects, and the in­ vestigation is continuing. Drunken driving arruat after crash ; along a rand in the preaeaday was hurt riqfotiy Davids at die last minute and swerved tat Hl Mm to foe teft elbow. Barry County’s population gaining ‘ • ry Hastings See Story, Page 12 tt^tt^^^ Hastings mayor wins MML post ) See Story, Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Banner VOLUME 133. NO. 41___________________________________________________________ THURSDAY. OCTOBER 6. 1983 PRICE 25’ Head counts up and down Some Barry County schools gain in population, but some lose by Kathleen Scott Two of Hany County’s five public schools have fewer students than last year, while three others have gained pupils after the annual Fourth Friday Count last week. Hastings lost 1.4 percent of its student population and Delton Kellogg’s count is down .6 percent. Districts gaining were Thor­ napple Kellogg at 3 percent. Maple Valley at 1.5 percent and Lakewood at 1.4 percent. Hastings dropped from 3.272 students last year to 3,226 this year. That loss, said Supt. Carl Schoessel, is due largely to the gradua­ tion of the class of 1988, the district's biggest class in several years. . Even though the actual numbers are lower. Schoessel said the school has more students than was projected at the end of last year. Adult education enrollments also arc down. Schoessel said. Last year, the program had 282, this year it has 183. and the projection was 250. One reason for the decrease there is because the program was moved from the Annex to the high school, he explained, and some students will not attend school if they don't have their own center. Secondly, the adult education director’s job is only part-time now. and even though the employees have done a ‘’great” iob recruiting, the numbers cannot be as high when the director’s position is reduced. Schoessel said. Thirdly, the state has changed the rules as to which students are considered adult education students, so like other districts. Hastings has lower numbers, he added. The building population in Hastings is Cen­ tal Elementary, 548; Northeastern, 410; Pleasantview (Lacey). 172; Southeastern, 420; middle school. 738; and high school. 938. The most growth was in the middle school, said Schoessel. Students’ schedules had to be changed to balance classes, and. without a study hall (or six-hour day), that shuffling was difficult, he added. Although Delton-Kellogg’s student numbers are down, the district was "just about right on the money" as far as projec­ tions. said Supt. John Sanders. School officials anticipated 2,010, and had 2.017 enrolled Friday. Last year, 2.030 at­ tended Delton schools. Sanders said the high school and communi­ ty education numbers are down, while the elementary numbers are up. "We're very happy we’ve reached our pro­ jection. but we’d like to see more in com­ munity ed," added Sanders. "We know there arc still many people out there without high school diplomas." Sanders said the adult education enrollment is estimated at 113. Because students in that program did not meet on Friday, an approx­ imation was made until an official count can be taken. Delton Kellogg Elementary (K-4) has 766 students: the middle school (5-8) has 559; and the high school has 555 students, with an addi­ tional 24 students in alternative education. The size of the kindergarten class continues to grow each year for the past four or five years at Thornapple Kellogg, and Business Manager Donna Bray said she doesn’t know when that trend will stop. Last year’s kindergarten class was thought to be large, but now that group of 180 first graders seems small, compared to the 213 kindergarteners this year. Large numbers at the lower elementary level continues to push up the student popula­ tion in Middleville. In an unofficial count, the district has 2.171 students this year, compared to 2,106 last year. Thornapple Kellogg has had to add teachers and build new facilities to contend with the growth there, said Bray. "In about two years, it will hit the middle school and they'll have some problems also," she said. The elementary total is up to 1,078, from 1.056 last year. The middle school numbers also increased, from 436 to 473. But die high school is down slightly, from 590 to 586.2 (part-time students account for the fractional figuie). At 22. the alternative education total is the same. The 12-student Pre-Primary Impaired program is new this year and without comparison. In a building breakdown of elementary numbers. McFall (K-l) has 382 enrolled; West (2-3) has 364; and Page (4-5) has 332. ftUlJlnpi.. Ca|wll: Wolff report^ a 25-studpnt jump for the Maple Valldy School District, at 1.705. up from 1,680 a year ago. The in­ creases there are in line with increases from past years, he added. In 1986-87, 1,665 students were enrolled; in 1985-86, 1,683; and for 1984-85. 1,640 were registered. The Barry Area United Way received a good start on its 1998 campaign goal Wednesday when it received a corporate gift check (above photo) from the Vlklng-Tyden Corp, for $$4,514,13. Presenting the check to campaign co-chair Terrle S. Norris Is Kevin Smith, manager of engineering services, while Al Murray looks on. Murray (In photo below) was guest speaker at the United Way kickoff breakfast Wednesday. See HEAD COUNT, page 13 Prong’s sentence is upheld for murders of elderly sisters by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Convicted murderer Keith Prong has lost an appeal to reduce his prison sentence for the 1987 slaying of two elderly women. Sentenced to two concurrent sentences of 60 to 90 years in prison. Prong, 36, will be 81 before he’s eligible for parole. In rejecting an appeal filed on Prong’s behalf, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled the sentence imposed on the former housing contractor did not constitute cruel and unusual punishment. The bodies of Mary L. Moynahan. 78, of Baltimore Township, and Dorothy B. Perkins. 70, of Haslett, were found 11 days after their Feb. 27, 1987. disappearance. They had been buried near the basement of a home Prong was building near Middleville. Autopsys revealed the sisters had been beaten. Perkins died of multiple blows to the Womah, boyfribnd victims of attack An enraged 33-year-oid man entered a Hasting* home last week, pulled his estrangrirt wife out of bed and attacked her and her tayfriead, Hastings police said. . Warrant* were issued by the Barry County Prosecutor’»■ office Monday charging David R. SheUeabarger with aamsdl and battery and illegal entry for the Sept. 29 iaddeat. Hasfoys Mice Dana Stektte and Pete Leach mid, fosy arrived at a home on North Ferris Street in tune to see ThrHrahnr|sr and the woman continuing to argue oa foe lawn of foe home. ■W. V - • ■ .<’-* JW 11 ----------- *------ A . L' rutKC sum smenenDsrpcr rorcea nu way into foe honse shortly before 6 a.m.. confronted foe 33-year-oid boyfriend in the kitchen and struck him. SfoeUenbargsr then went to the bedroom, putted his wife out of bed. and attacked her. The attack left the woman. 29, with a swnUen right eye and other marks, police She told nahor'viei she and Shellenbarger were in the process of getting a divorce at foe time of foe attack. Shellenbarger, who police said was in­ toxicated at foe time, was arrested and lodged in foe Barty County Jail. Sentenced to 60- to 90-years in prison for the 1987 murders of two elderly women, former Hastings builder Keith Prong has lost an appeal to have his sentence reduced. Although Prong will not be eligible for parole until he's 81, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that the sentence for seconddegree murder did not constitute cruel and unusual punishment. Prong pleaded guilty in 1987 to two second-degree murder charges in connection with the case. (Banner tile photo). head, while Moynahan died of suffocation after plastic bags were placed over her head. In May. Prong pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. In ex­ change. the first-degree charges — carrying a mandatory life in prison sentence — were dropped by the prosecutor. Prong, a 12 year resident of Hastings, testified he beat both sisters with a lead pipe, tied plastic bags over their heads, took them to the building site and buried them. The appellate court ruled the minimum 60-year term was within the limits of the state sentencing guidelines. The guidelines are bas­ ed on average sentences handed down by judges for a particular crime. The court also ruled the 60-to 90-year sentence was not cruel and unusual because of the brutal and deliberate nature of the murders. During the case, the prosecution argued Prong was facing financial difficulties and owed Moynahan S27.600 at the time of her death. He had filed for bankruptcy one month before the murders. Officials believed Prong had tried to extort money from Moynahan at the time of the dou­ ble murder in Moynahan’s Baltimore Township home. In his appeal brief. Prong’s court-appointed appellate attorney, Lester Pollak, of Jackson, said the sentence was inappropriate because it likely would prevent Prong from living long enough to be eligible for parole. Pollak offered no comment Wednesday on the appellate court’s unanimous decision to reject the appeal. Second-degree murder is punishable by up to life or any term of years in prison. At his sentencing in June 1987, Prong’s defense attorney. Walter Harrison of Grand Rapids, asked the court to hand down a straight life sentence, which would have made his client eligible for parole in 10 years. But Prosecuting Attorney Judy Hughes said the 60-to 90-year sentence was a "minimal acceptable sentence." She recommended a term of 80 to 120 years or 100 to 150 years for Prong. Since the murders, Prong's wife and four children have moved to the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph area. Prong was initially sent to Southern Michigan Prison at Jackson, but was the vic­ tim of robbery by fellow inmates. He is now serving his sentence at the maximum-security Marquette State Prison. United Way kicks off’88 campaign with style by David T. Young About 150 people showed up Wednesday morning at the Lcason-Sharpe Memorial Hall in Hastings to get the Barry Area United Way annual fund-raising campaign off to a good start. Officials said the residential campaign is set to begin tonight, with Boy Scouts planning to leave information and pledge cards at peoples' homes. Those who attended the annual kickoff Wednesday were treated to a foil breakfast, displays and information about some of the agencies United Way funds and speeches from several officials. Al Murray, general manager of the Ralston Purina Company of Battle Creek, was guest speaker. Murray noted that Ralston isn’t as big or famous as another cereal maker in Battle Creek, but said the company employs about 400 people and like Barry County, it is high on the United Way. He said that a good way to continue to sec increases in giving each year is to tell the United Way story. "You’ve set a lofty goal that can be attain­ ed." he said. "But employers must be willing to tell the story of United Way to their employees. Encouragement from the employers is essential." The Barry Area United Way’s fond-raising goal this year is SI89.000, up 21 percent from the SI57,000 goal it met in 1987. "Winning is contagious." Murray said, noting that since 1981 Battle Creek has ex­ ceeded its goal every year. He closed his remarks by quoting Bob Miller of Leaders and Believers: “Give until it feels good, not until it hurts." Ed Larson, chairman of the campaign this year and vice president of human resources for the Fclpausch Food Stores, introduced Murray after he made a few remarks himself. Larson said the four keys to the success of foe drive are goals, attitudes, changes and the need. On goals he said the one for this campaign essentially is to "Reach further than we've ever reached before,” He said the desired attitude is "to be involv­ ed in our community and get others to do so, too. And our community is uur total county, our total state." About changes, he asked audience members to think of the agnencies the United Way serv­ ed 15 years ago and compare them with today. He said today, for example, the United Way affects as many as 6,500 young people in the area through 4-H alone, it affects 275 Red Cross volunteers, 615 Boy Scouts and 45 youngsters in Camp Fire. "The need — that’s the bottom line," Lar­ son said. He said that the 21 percent increase in the camapign goal will be a challenge, but one that can be met. “You’ve set a lofty goal that can be attained. But employers must be willing to tell the story of United Way to their employees. Al Murray Kick-off breakfast speaker "Some people say ‘you’re out of your mind' (when they notice the increases in the goal figure)," Larson said. “But if we all reach back a little bit more, as years go on. we’ll continue to grow." Larson said he is optimistic about this year's drive and proud to be its chairman because he has surrounded himself with talented and capable people. See UNITED WAY, page 13 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 6, 1988 exchange club Hastings mayor on Municipal League board Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray was elected to the Michigan Municipal League’s Board of Directors last week at that organiza­ tion’s annual convention al the Saginaw Civic Center. Gray joins eight other municipal officials on the board. She was selected to fill out the re­ maining two years of an unexpired thrce-ycar term. That spot was vacated by a man from Saginaw who is running for the state board of education this year, forcing him to resign his council seat and therefore his scat on the MML Board of Directors. "I certainly was pleased and honored," Gray said of her election. "But what has the most meaning is that Hastings now has a more direct line, more input on statewide issues as they impact municipalities.” The municipal league, which has 501 member cities and villages throughout Michigan, works cooperatively to attempt to improve the administration of municipal government. It often issues official support or opposition to pending legislation in the Michigan Legislature. It also lobbies Lansing for reforms in issues directly affecting cities and villages. Gray said that, for example, the MML was successful in the early 1980s in having a workers' compensation pool created to help Mayor Mary Lou Gray South Jefferson STREET NEWS 1. United Way — with its support of over 15 local agencies, from the Commission on Aging to the YMCA, there is no one in our community whose life is not in some way helped or enriched by the United Way. The annual fund drive begins this week and we urge you to think about the programs your dollars support and how important they are to the quality of life in Barry County. Your participation, both financially and as a volunteer is vital to the success of these important activities. You can really get fired up by attending the Kick-Off Breakfast, this Wednesday, October 5 at 8 a.m. in Leason Sharpe Hall. 2. The Bowens Mill Cider Tims Celebration this weekend includes a Civil War encamp­ ment, mill tours, hay rides and much more. Visit Saturday and Sunday from 10 a. m. un­ til 4 p.m. 3. National Newspaper Week — October 2-8. To celebrate this special week, you can get a Hastings Banner for a nickel at Bosley’s on South Jefferson Street. Write us a “leta ter to the editor" explaining which Banner column you like bajM and why. Choose from Davewoung^Ann Landers, Steve Vedder or ’ another popular feature we all know and love. Ift exchange we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate and a free Banner. The one we like best gets a year’s subscription on us. (Limit 20) 4. Notional Fashion Week — October 1-7. Make a “fashion statement" on our soap­ box this week and get a $2.00 gift certificate and a frank opinion of what we think about it. (Limit 5) 5. National Possum Week — October 2-8. Na­ tional Sarcastic* Month — October. Play possum on South Jefferson this week and get a $1.00 gift certificate. Do it sarcastical­ ly and it’s a dollar more. (Limh 5) .6. Fireant Festive?— October 8-9. Stage your own festival on South Jefferson this week including fireant calling, a pizza fling and a beverage coaster throw and each player gets a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) 7. Chubby Checker’s Birthday — October 3. Do the twist to Chubby's music on our soapbox this week and get a $3.00 gift cer­ tificate. (Limit 10) 8. Applications for the Christmas Parade are now available from the Chamber of Com­ merce. Get your group together and think up a spectacular way to participate in this year’s grand event. 9. Brand’s Photo on South Jefferson is holding another series of Camera Classes starting on October 11. Stop in for details. WET BASEMENT? Hydrofle X SYSTEM YOUTH OF THE MONTH Hastings Business and Protessional Women’s Club’s Political Science Award and was the Hastings Elks’ Citizen of the Year award win­ ner in 1978. Other local officials joining Gray in atten­ ding last week’s convention were Council Members Franklin Campbell. Miriam White and Esther Walton and Mike Klovanich, director of public services. Elected president of the municipal league’s board of directors was Gail Kaess, a Grosse Pointe Woods councilwoman, who succeeds Thomas Werth of Rochester. Holly President Ardath Regan was elected vice president. The six municipal officials elected to threeyear terms on the league’s board of directors were Grand Rapids Mayor Gerald R. Helmholdt, Allen Park Administrator Richard A. Huebier. Mt. Pleasant City Manager Thomas A. Martin, Romulus Mayor Beverly McAnally. Imlay City Commissioner Shirley Metcalf and Flint Councilman Woodrow Stanley. “I feel that it was one of the most infor­ mative conventions I’ve ever been to,” Gray said after returning from Saginaw last Friday. "It’s important that we share experiences with others and talk to officials from other areas of the state. You think you have pro­ blems until you go somewhere else.” Brothers to face charges after $200,000 drug raid rDon’tbe-n a heartbreaker Exerdsa regiarty- EVENTS hold down municipalities' costs in that area. It also was successful in 1983 in persuading the Legislature to pass Public Act 138. which allowed for municipalities pooling property and liability insurance. However, health care insurance was excluded from that package. “1 want to encourage legislation for the pooling of health care," Gray said. "With the market as delicate and fragile as it is. I think it’s important that we (as a board of directors) address it." Gray said another problem the board of directors for the MML faces is the gradual deterioration of the infrastructure, particular­ ly roads. She added. “We need to respond to im­ mediate needs, but we need to have visions of the future as well.” The MML Board of Directors essentially provides guidelines and leadership for the general assembly of league members. Gray has been a member of the MML’s liability and property pool board of directors since 1985, is a member of the Michigan Association of Mayors and the MML’s special Building Expansion Committee. She has been a member of the Hastings City Council since 1980 and was elected mayor in January of this year. Gray was this year’s recipient of the . Die Watarpooflng Alternative 1 800 643 4232 UNCONDITIONAL LIFETIME j WARRANTY!* Hydroflo System Warrants your Basement against leakage for the Life of the Structure, Regardless of Ownership. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Two brothers arrested last month in connec­ tion with a $200,000 drug raid in Orangeville Township were bound over Monday to Barry County Circuit Court. Jonathan H. Smith, 41, and Mackenzie Smith, 39, waived their preliminary examina­ tions in 56th District Court and accepted a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. Originally charged with delivery and manufacture of marijuana, the two agreed to plead guilty to possession of marijuana in ex­ change for the dismissal of the more serious delivery charge. The brothers were arrested Sept. 12 by Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post after an anonymous tip led a detective to the brothers’ home at 8180 Guernsey Lake Road. Police said they recovered 68 marijuana plants drying in an upstairs attic and uprooted 63 large plants growing outside the home. Authorities also said they seized a box of 68 marijuana parts, a large paper bag with one to two pounds of marijuana, two plastic bags of leaves and seeds and other drug items. A 20-gauge shotgun and a disassembled 8 '/i-sawed off shotgun that were picked up by police in the raid will not be returned, accor­ ding to one term of the plea agreement. Police believe the tip leading to the arrest came from a disgruntled customer. The two, who will be arraigned Oct. 12 in Barry County Circuit Court, already have lengthy histories of drug offenses, officials said. At the time of his arrest, Mackenzie Smith was wanted in Kalamazoo County on a fugitive bench warrant for flight to avoid pro­ secution and on similiar warrants for delivery of a controlled substance and for forgery. The Barry County Circuit Court also had warrants for his arrest on a paternity matter, and the Kalamazoo County Circuit Court was seeking his arrest for child neglect. Jonathan Smith, before moving to Michigan, served a prison sentence at a federal institution in Minnesota on drug charges, an official said. Mackenzie Smith currently is lodged in the Barry County Jail. Jonathan Smith is free on $2,000 bond. GOP campaign directors named Don Drewe 1, Audrey Burdick, and Dr. and Mrs. Harry Adrounie have been appoined cochdirs of the Barry County Bush-Quayle campaign. As co-chdrs, they will oversee the Barry County campaign structure for Bush-Quayle ’88, and will direct volunteers whose efforts will, in conjunction with the Barry County Republican Party, assist the *" Vice “ President ” “I want to be in the Parade!” and other state and local Republican can­ didates in the fall campaign. Drewel, who was active in the Republican Party in Indiana before moving to Michigan 12 years ago, has been a precinct delegate for several years. He lives with his wife, Barbara, in Freeport and is a foundry supply salesman for Thiem Corporation. Barry County Drain Commissioner Audrey Burdick is a past chair and co-chair of the Barry County Republican Party and a 1988 elector representing the 5th District. Burdick declares herself "positive” that Bush will carry Barry County. Dr. Drounie is vice chair of his city’s plann­ ing commission and chair of the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Commission. Agnes Adrounie, a long-time precinct delegate, is retired from the A&P Company. Dr. and Mrs. Adrounie both reside in Hastings. LaVeme Be Beau (left), assistant principal at Hastings High School and an Exchange Club member, presents the Youth of the Month award to September’s winner, Anna Marie Spindler. Exchange Club salutes “Youth of the Month’ Hastings High School senior Anna Marie Spindler, daughter of Dr. James and Ellarie Spindler, has been selected as the Youth of the Month by the Hastings Exchange Club. The local club honors one Hastings High School senior each month from September through April and in May the eight monthly winners vie for the Youth of the Year award. The winner of the annual honor then will be I entered in a competition that will include clubs from all over the Southwest District Spindler is vice president of the senior class. She is a candidate for homecoming court and is chairing spirit week. She is co-captain of the local chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She is involved in a program in which high school students present programs to elementary students on avoiding peer pressure to use drugs and alcohol Spindler, a member of the soccer team and three-year member of the track squad, has several decades ago, American perseverance, ingenuity and creativity will enable us to con­ quer the frontiers of today. In early American history, the frontier was well defined. The West needed to be tamed and settled. Transportation and communica­ tion were challenges for the new frontier. The frontiers lying before us today are not as well defined. If we choose to view our pro­ blems as opportunities, many new frontiers become obvious. . ' ' ’ " '' The quest for a drug free society U an ex­ ample of one of these frontiers. Better educa­ tion thru the schools. Just Say No clubs and television commercials are all a step in the right direction. Effective rehabilitation and mandatory drug testing are also important in achieving the goal of a drug free society. A cure for cancer remains a frontier to be conquered. Progress has been made but more intensive research is still needed. A cure or vaccine for the dreaded disease of AIDS has to be one of our most important priorities in the field of medicine. We need to perfect organ transplants and donor identification been a counselor for sixth graders in summer camp and formerly wu in band. She also has been co-chair of the prom committee. She said that she would like to attend either Michigan State University of Iowa University to seek a career in advertising. The Youth of the Month program recognizes and publicizes achievements of outstanding young people. Nominations are based on scholarship, leadership, patriotism and achievement President of the Exchange Club is Jill Turner. President-elect is Chris Warren. Chairman of the Youth Committee is Jack Longstreet The following is the essay she submitted for (he “Youth of the Month” competition: The American frontier, my perspective procedures. The exploration of space provides us with many new frontiers. We need to learn more about supporting life beyond our atmosphere. The use of space for peaceful means needs to be stressed. More sophisticated weather and communication satellites should be developed to improve our quality of life on earth. The disposal of garbage, medical waste and nuclear materials is one of the new frontiers for America today. Unique methods of disposal need to-be developed. For instance, the use of biodegradable packaging materials would help insure a cleaner world in the future. These are only a few of the many new fron­ tiers that lie before us. Converting American problems into opportunities gives us a new perspective for the future. We no / can face new frontiers with renewed strength and in­ sight and hope for a better world. by Anna Spindler AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky celebrates Ron® Barrett’s Bir­ thday (October 8) by havin'- - sale this week. The gossip you have ,-t.rd about the Buck’s low priced specie'., turns out to be true each week in our Reminder ad. 2. Bosley’s has the largest selection ol Vitamins in Barry County. Some of them are on sale this week in our Reminder ad. 3. Our large number of generic products, com­ parable to national brands, saves you money every day at Bosley’s. Cards for the following October occasions are now on sale in our Sentiment Shop. Boss’s Day — October 14 Sweetest Day — October 15 Mother-In-Law Day — October 23 Halloween —- October 31 Little Bucky's Birthday — October 30 5. Bosley’s is open daily until 8 p.m., on Satur­ days until 5:30 and from 10 until 1 on Sun­ days to serve you. 6. Hastings has it ... The retail committee of the Hastings Area Chamber ofCommerce cordially invites area businesses, churches, dubs, schools, organizations and individuals to be think­ ing about a role in the annual Christmas Parade. Headed by the snappy Hastings High School and Junior High marching bands, the parade will again be held on Monday, November 28, at 7:00 p.m. There will be the usual trophy awards for the best en­ try, Santa’s Choice and the Mayor’s Choice. Yon can make a difference and help us make this year’s parade the biggest and best ever by planning early to have an entry. DON’T WAIT until the last minute! Stan planning now! To reserve a space, complete the form below: ) Served ... 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ...You'll enjoy our traditional brunch favorites along with some delicious surprises. 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TALL ORDER to report all the NEWS of BARRY COUNTY! But... it's our job, and we do it with pride! SUBSCRIBE TODAY! The HASTINGS BANNER 948-8051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. Octooer 6, 1988 — Page 3 Police busy with early Saturday incidents VIEWPOINT Commentariesfrom our editorial staffund the community— by Jeff Kaczmarczyk In one of the busiest nights in recent memory, five young adults hanging out near downtown Hastings early Saturday morning were issued citations or taken into custody for a variety of offenses. But an official believes the activity has no connection to a recent city decision to allow downtown parking in the 100 block of W. State Street until 2 a.m. In a three-hour period between 1:30 and 4:30 a.m., police arrested three young people on charges of disorderly conduct and possession of open intoxicants. One juvenile The second, a 24-year-old man, was found with an open wine cooler bottle. The 24-year-old was arrested on a charge of The matter was turned over the juvenile division of Probate Court. At 4:30 a.m., Mcrse and Funk returned to West State Street opposite the courthouse was issued a citation and ordered to appear in and court within 10 days. His companion successfully eluded questioning. close watch on the area in the future, though capture, Sarver said. At 3 a.m., a passing officer observed a bottle thrown near lhe courthouse area of A small crowd, gathered across lhe street near the courthouse, crossed the road and gathered around police and the bicyclist. A 20-year-old man, who police said had he added the problems only are caused by only a few people. "It's only about 3 percent that gives the West State Street When Nesbitt stopped to been giving investigate, a crowed gathered. A 19-year-old, who police said appeared to demanded to know why the officers were talking with the bicylist. a stopped passing bicyclist them trouble for all night, be drunk, began yelling at officers, and Sarver said Morse asked lhe man to leave Nesbitt called the department for assistance. The man subsequently was arrested on a three times while lhe suspect became more home. "It was extremely busy," said Deputy charge of disorderly conduct He was lodged Police Chief Jerry Sarver. "As busy as they’ve seen it in a while." $100. At 3:25 a.m., Pratt was watching youths At 1:30 a.m., Sgt. Clifford Morse and passing between the courthouse area and the Admiral Gas Station on Broadway when he in the 200 block of W. State Street When the officers pulled up, the man threw the bottles down and began running from the scene. Funk chased and caught the 17-year-old man at the opposite end of the courthouse lawn. He was issued a citation for being a minor in possession of alcohol and ordered to appear in 56th District Court within 10 days. At 2:18 a.m., a passing patrolman found two people urinating in 'he parking lot of the National Bank of Hastings. Patrolman Jeff Pratt and Reserve Officer Bill Nesbitt pulled into the lot, and one of the two ran from the scene. at the Barry County Jail, and bond was set at spotted a teen-ager stop at a display sign near Maxi Muffler. As Pratt watched, the teen removed 33 letters from the sign and began to walk away. Pratt pulled up, and the 16-year-old teen dropped the letters. He was taken to the Hastings Police Department, where he registered .08 percent intoxicated, struck Morse's hand with a closed fist and assumed a fighting stance, police said. The officers arrested him, handcuffed him and took him to the Barry County Jail on a charge of disorderly conduct. Bond was set at $100, and he was issued an appearance ticket. Sarver speculated some of tie crowd of 20 to 25 people hanging out downtown may have been at the Hastings High School football game earlier in the evening. on a preliminary breathalyzer test, indicating "I don't know if that has anything to do with it," he said. "Things had been pretty he was legally impaired by alcohol, police said. low key until the game." But he said the council decision to allow Police were unable to contact the youth’s downtown parking on a trial basis had nothing to do with Saturday morning's parents, so they drove him to his home and told him to remain there. The results are in for lhe futuring committee’s survey of Barry County residents’ feelings about where they live and what they see as important down the road. The committee members last week met to get their first look at the data, tabulated by personnel from Michigan Stale University, and they now are in the process of evaluating it. More than 1,500 people filled out that survey last summer and because of that, its results should serve all of us as a valuable tool. It should give government officials a good handle on what kinds of services people would like to see more or less of. It should tell local business owners what kinds of things could attract more customers and keep them from doing business elsewhere. It could tell many other important things to agencies, school officials and the residents themselves. Now that these results are in, the next step is to evaluate and interpret the data and to determine what needs to be done. The special futuring committee already has set up a meeting with anyone in­ terested to talk about these things. They have announced that Oct. 27 ten­ tatively will be the day they will discuss the survey with anyone concerned reputation to the rest," he said. "The few screw it up for the many." LETTERS from our readers.... . Parents’ group urges ‘yes’ vote To the editor: The Parents* Advisory Committee for han­ dicapped children in Barry County asks for support in the upcoming Hastings millage election. We feel voters’ support is necessary for the well-being of all children. A quality school should be the goal of an enlightened society. This millage will benefit non-handicapped and handicapped children by providing the necessary funds for a better program. A yes vote on Oct. 24 will benefit the com­ munity of Hastings in many ways. about the future of Barry County and the community where they live. We would like to encourage residents to try to set aside some time to check out this meeting, learn what the survey has revealed and give their opinions. To be sure, many of these residents already have expressed their opinions by filling out the surveys, but not is the time to get more specific about these issues and to seek action. Now is the time to do some serious talking after the written date has been completed. ” A few months ago we were telling residents in this very space to “go ahead and attend the futuring committee meeting Oct. 27 and speak their minds. Look at the future, it’s just starting now. And here’s another good chance to have a say in what will happen in the future of Barry County. Sincerely, Parent Advisory Committee for handicapped children One hour later, Pratt found the 16-year-dd on the courthouse lawn. He was told a second time to go home by police. When Sgt. Gerald Smith arrived to transport Dines to jail, he told the deputies he would not leave without the use of force, Bar­ num said. Smith called the department and asked that restraints be brought down for Dines. While waiting for them. Dines pulled out nails in the frame surrounding the window and pushed the small piece of glass out of the win­ dow, authorities said. Afterward, he agreed to go peacefully with deputies to jail. Barnum said the glass was not damaged and the only costs to repair the window would be the labor involved in nailing the frame back together. The lockup room was the same room from which two prisoners escaped Aug. 31 by breaking open an outside window. One was immediately apprehended, but another remains at large. (See accompanying story). The window the two escaped from has since been bricked shut. Wolpe-Allgaier debate to be televised Oct. 31 “WUHQ-TV is pleased to again be pro­ viding southwest Michigan with an opportuni­ ty to see their congressional candidates faceto-face,” said Executive Vice President and General Manager Jerry Colvin. "We expect the forum will be interesting and informative television and hope it will encourage residents to get out and vote on Nov. 8." Ground rules for the forum were arranged in meetings between WUHQ-TV and the two campaigns. The program will include opening and closing remarks by each candidate in ad­ dition to eight to ten questions from the panel of reporters. Court date delayed 4th time for local dentist The fifth attempt to hold a preliminary ex­ am for a former Hastings dentist charged with practicing without a license has been schedul­ ed for Oct. 17. At the request of defense attorney O’-* . Stiles, the case was adjourned Monday r fxh District Court to allow Stiles more ’.fne to prepare to defend Kevin M. Burnet.. Burnett, 36, was arrested Aug. 9 at his Hastings office on charges that he continued to practice dentistry after his license was suspended by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulation in April. A preliminary exam originally was schedul­ ed in August, but it was adjourned because of conflicts with other pending cases Burnett had in Kent County Circuit Court. Two hearings then were adjourned in September. One was at the request of Burnett, who asked District Court Judge Gary Holman for a court-appointed attorney. On Monday. Stiles, of Lansing, asked Judge Holman to adjourn the case for the fourth time because he had just been assigned to the case and had yet to receive the police reports on the matter. Stiles also told the court that the uniqueness of the charge would require additional preparation to defend Burnett. Burnett’s dentistry license was suspended in April after three charges against him. of ob­ taining prescription drugs by fraud, were filed earlier this year in Kent County. Michigan State Police from the Diversion lnvestigat*on Unit in Lansing have charged Burnett with writing prescriptions fordrugs in the names of patients, friends and acquain- The future is now Sarver said police would be keeping a arrests. tances, phoning them into a pharmacy and picking them up, posing as the person. Burnett pleaded guilty Sept. 21 to one of the prescription charges in Kent County. He is awaiting sentencing on that charge. He remains free on a SI.000 personal recognizance bond. Michigan Extended Weather Forecast PUBLIC OPINION Editor ’s Notes. by David T. Young After several months of getting a weekly The viewpoint is an attempt to establish a dose of my rambling thoughts in this very position on a local issue. It often tries to space, some readers may wonder just what persuade someone to do something or it may this column really is and how it is different suggest a possible solution to a problem. than an editorial. Should U.S. send its pros to ‘amateur* Olympics games It also should be noted that though the Indeed, some readers may ask why I editorials are written by me, they are the should write a column at all when I have the product of my consultation with the opportunity to speak out in the "Viewpoint" publishers of J-Ad Graphics. This doesn't section on — this. same page. ------—r _o_. mean that I merely parrot the feelings of my T warn to convince you, ladies and bosses, it means th at'I try to arrive at a gentlemen, that there is a difference. "Editor’s Notes" a is much consensus of opinion that the powers that be more free-spirited and unique exercise in writing for me than any editorial. can at least live with. Editorials are much more serious in nature than columns. They are more straightforward I've often likened this column to me sitting down with friends once a week over a cup of coffee and having a more meaninful and argumentative. They are not particularly Sometimes they are LOWER PENINSULA Partly cloudy and cool through the period. Highs upper 40s to mid 50s Thurs­ day. Gradually warming to the mid-50s to mid-60s by Saturday. Lows upper 20s to upper 30s Thursday and Friday, and mid-30s to lower 40s Saturday. UPPER PENINSULA Gary Van Houten Carolyn Westra Tim Palmatier deliberately controversial and they attempt to elicit weather is or how the Detroit Lions or responses from the community. After all, an Detroit Tigers are doing. open forum on a wide variety of opinions is desirable in a free society. readers) are good listeners. When I write Editorials can be critical and yet they also these columns I have the floor and you can be written in praise of an individual, cannot respond unless you write letters to governmental body, institution, development the editor, which would be most welcome. or idea. When writing a column, I envision sitting I choose to write a column and an editorial down with that cup of coffee and leisurely each week because I enjoy doing both. And * talking about something that's been bugging sometimes, I realize I'm going to strike a me, or about something I think is interesting I learned about in the last week nerve in the people who read them. that needs more detailed discussion. readers to respond by jotting down their Because of differences In philoso­ thoughts and sharing them with others by phy between the United States* and sending them to the Banner in the form of the International Olympic Commit­ tee's guidelines, some countries, Granted, what I may find interesting sometimes may not be to my silent friends. But I suppose that when I write an letters to the editor. As long as they're sort of getting signed (with exceptions for extenuating something'off my chest. However, the circumstances) and as long as they're not subject matter is dealt with in more of a libelous or slanderous, we feel compelled and conversational style than in an editorial. honored to print them. "Editor's Notes" I'm Columns get can somewhat personal at A free exchange of ideas is one of the times. I believe that it's important that my cornerstones of a democracy and we'd like to imaginary friends get to know me as a believe that we offer that service to Hastings person a little bit, but I try not to get too and Barry County. personal There are examples of other columns in daily newspapers. Some Detroit Free Press readers enjoy Jim Fitzgerald. Others enjoy ’’Viewpoint" to the publishers. Offer them to softball team he coaches. heat That's just part of the business for me. Don't get me wrong. I don't pretend to put In the meantime, I hope my imaginary myself in the same league with these friends, whether they agree with me or not big-time columnists. I'm merely borrowing each week, enjoy reading this space and the their formulas and concocting my own little "Viewpoint," simply because they both offer treatises geared especially for people who something in addition to "just the facts, live or work in Hastings and Barry County. m'am." personal topics, such as how I spent my summer vacation. Sometimes I stray from the local scene and discuss my impressions of things like the presidential campaigns. My hope is not to persuade anyone to believe the same as I do. My hope is to get my imaginary friends to think about what them to what they think or do. Most of all, however, I would like my to or columns Highs upper 40s to mid-50s Thursday and in the 50s Friday and Saturday, in the mid-20s least occasionally. to lower 30s Thursday, gradually wanning to the "Viewpoint," which serves as the the mid-30s to lower 40s by Saturday. Banner’s weekly editorial. be entertaining States should change its policy and send professional athletes to the Olympics? Why or why not? the Soviets can have professionals , then so should the U.S. But I think the United States should support its program financially (for the athletes) to be able to compete at the level of other countries coming into the Olympics. Gymnastics is an example. There is no way the United States can keep up vrith the training lhe Soviets have." Jani Homan, hXBanner Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box H (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 thought-provoking, if not every week, at This column easily can be contrasted with ath­ athletes, to compete In the amateur games, Do you think the United I've said, compare a few notes and apply Partly cloudy Thursday. Mostly sunny days and fair nights Friday and Saturday. send Hastings: "Yes, It'd Gary Van Houten, Hastings: "No, and neither should the other countries. The rules in the governing body of the Olympics have not changed in 40 years and they’ve been outdated that long." Mary Cotant, Hastings: "We really enjoyed the Olympics, but with (Ben) John­ son, everyone was so pleased wilt how well he did. It was kind of a slap in the face (when he was charged with steroid use). It’s a lot of pressure for amateur athletes." Carolyn Westra, Hastings: "I think it should remain amateur. We know why they do it, because it’s all state-supported, but I think it should remain amateur on our part." Tim Palmatier, Hastings: "Yes, I guess if they don’t have the professional athletes, but as long as they play at the same level (they are professionals by our stand­ ards). We’ve got two different levels of ath­ letes. In other countries, they don't have pro­ fessional, but if that's what they do for a liv­ ing (they're considered professional)." make it more fair." I sometimes try to comment on some of sometimes write about general and more Union, Phil Cotant, Hastings: "My thought I should be the one who should take the Royko, Soviet is that it should remain oo an amateur level and not professional. I just think they should have lhe same standards for professionals. If occasionally writes about subjects such as a Mike the letes, who by United States stand­ ards are consindered professional But I ask you, my imaginary friends, to me. I'm the culprit who wrote this stuff and like like refrain from offering your differences of opinions on .what appears here or in the who columnists Mary Cotant When that happens, I’d like to encourage the hot local news items of the day. I Thursday through Saturday Jani Homan Phil Cotant folksy or conversational. conversation than just small talk on how the I imagine these weekly friends (you, the Third District U.S. Representative Howard Wolpe and his challenger Cal Allgaier have agreed to meet in a televised debate on WUHQ-TV 41. The station has produced a similar forum in each of the last four Congressional elections. The 30-minute debate is scheduled for 7 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. WUHQ-TV Vice President and Director of Communications Mark Crawford will moderate the event. The candidates will face questions from Larry Nienhaus (WUHQ-TV), Charlotte Channing (Kalamazoo Gazette) and Troy Dearing (Battle Creek Enquirer). problem, just a lot of people." adamant and began yelling. The man, who police said appeared Angry defendant breaks window in court lock-up An angry defendant, upset because a judge raised his bond, created a disturbance at jtxh District Court Monday when he broke out a small window in the door to the prisoner holding room. Dennis Dines, 21, who was bound over to circuit court Monday morning, was removed peacefully from the building shortly after the incident. Dines, of Shelbyville, had been out on bond after his arrest on several charges of felonious assault and a felony firearm charge. But after reviewing his previous record, Judge Gary Holman raised Dines* bond to $3,500. He was remanded to the custody of the sheriff s department until the new bond was posted. Once inside the courtroom holding area. Dines began cursing and yelling, said Sgt. Richard Barnum of the Barry County Sheriffs Department. The officer entered the room and handcuff­ ed Dines* hands behind his back, but Dines was said to continue to swear loudly. there were no cars parked down there at 2 a.m.," Sarver said. "So there was no parking possession of open intoxicants in public. He was ticketed for possession of alcohol and another who had been drinking was taken Reserve Officer Joel Funk observed a man pull two bottles of beer out of a trunk parked "I asked (Patrolman) Pratt, and he told me Vol. 133, No. 41 — Thursday, Octobers, 1988 Subscription Rates: $13.00 per year in Barry County, $15.00 per year in adjoining counties; and $16.50 per year elsewhere. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written In good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 6, 1988 Bart E. Eckhart Frances Harris Hicks ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA - Frances Harris Hicks, 78, of Rosemead, California and formerly of Lake Odessa died September 19, 1988. Mrs. Hicks was born in 1910, the daughter of Frank and Madge Harris. She attended the Limerick and Lake Odessa Schools. She was married to Roger Hicks in 1930 in Grand Rapids where they lived ten years before moving to California. Mrs. Hicks is survived by her husband, Roger, one daughter, Sandra of Texas; one sister, Olivean Nerli of Grand Rapids; two grandsons; one daughter-in-law; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Michael. Funeral services were held September 21, 1988 at the Hillside Chapel of Rosehill Memor­ ial Park. Burial was at the Rosehill Memorial Park, Whitter, California. Danny D. Dair IONIA - Danny D. Dair, 50, of Ionia, died Tuesday. September 27, 1988 at Ionia County Memorial Hospital. Mr. Dair was born July 8, 1938 in Los Angeles, California the son of Dean W. and Genevieve (Lanfear) Dair, Sr. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Reuben and Genevieve LaRose of Ionia; two sisters. Graveside services were held Thursday, September 29, 1988 at Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville with Rev. Jim Houseman officiating. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Frances Marie Dekema PORTAGE - Frances Marie Dekema, 87, of Portage formerly of Prairieville, died Monday, September 26,1988 at the Provincial House of Portage, where she had been a patient for the last year. Mrs. Dekema was bom July 28, 1901 in Wakelee, Michigan, the daughter of Charles and Liza (Bowerman) Swinehart. She lived 35 years in the Prairieville area and was formerly of Kalamazoo. She was married to John Dekema on November 1, 1916. He preceded her in death November 1, 1963. Mrs. Dekema was a life member and past Grand Noble of the former Marquerite Rebe­ kah Lodge No. 363 of Prairieville. She attended the Inter-Lakes Baptist Church in Delton. Mrs. Dekema is survived by two daughters Mrs. Jake (Maud) DeHaan of Vicksburg and Mrs. Bernard (Arlene) Harwood of Texas Comers; nine grandchildren; 17 great grand­ children; nine great great grandchildren; one brother Harold Swinehart of Vicksburg. She was preceded in death by one son Elmer Dekema in 1921, two daughters Anna Dekema in 1928 and Doris Allgaier in 1963. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 28, 1988 at Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Rev. Robert G. Davis offi­ ciating. Burial was at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contribution may be made to the American Diabetes Association or a charity of one’s choice. iftfflTEND SEWKBSl Hastings Area FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway, 945 3195 Church. Where a Christian ex­ perience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Oct. 9 - 8:45 Church School. 10:00 Family Wonhip. 6:00 Voters Meeting. Thunday. Oct. 6 - 7:30 Sr. Choir. 8: 00 AA. Saturday. Oci. 8 - 9:30 Conf. 6, 2-7 Bazaar/dinner/Bakc Sale. 8:00 NA. Monday. Oci 10­ 6:00 Pus. Par. 7:00 Women's Bibte^udy. Tuesday. Oct. I i - 9:30 Wordwatchers. 7:00 Stephen. Wednesday, Oct. 12 - 7:30 SCS Staff. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, comer of Broadway REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, Comer of Jeffer­ son and Walnut, Hastings. Sunday School. 10 a.tn. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Pastor: Dale Wells, Phone 948-4012. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. Ml 49058. Nor­ man Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.nr. Free Bible Correspondence Course. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Roben Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Wonhip: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule: Adult ST. ROSE CATHOLIC Choir. 9:00 p.m. Church School CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson and Adult Education. 9:30 a.m. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Pastor. Holy Eucharist, 10:30 a.m. Week­ Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m.; Sunday day Eucharists: Wednesday. 7:15 Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ a.m. Thunday. 7:00 p.m. Call for sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. information about youth choir. Bi­ ble Study, youth group, and other COUNTRY CHAPEL AT activities. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, G Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen A. Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day, Sept. 25 - 9:30 and 11.00 Morning Worship Service Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 ser­ vice over WBCH-AM and FM. 9: 30 Senior High Church School Classes 10:00 Classes for Pre­ School. D.K.. and Kindergarten tn the Hall Basement; Children's Church for Grades One through Four in lhe Dining Room. 5:00 Junior High Youth Fellowship meet at church. 6:30 Senior High Youth Fellowship meet al Church. Tuesday, Sept. 27 - 7:00 Shower for Edie Keller. Wednesday. Sept. 28 - 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Friday. Sept. 28 - 6:00 Mender s Dinner in the Dining Room. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH. 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School 10 00. Morning Worship Serv'.e 11:00. Evening Service 7:3J Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Nigh: 7:30. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 Nonh Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bibk. the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:45. classes for ail. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:00 (Elem. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00'. Bible Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB club for boys. Nashville Area ST. CYRLL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Roar ..olic Chruch, Hastings. .L rday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday M-ss 9:30 a m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Compter* Proscription Sorvka HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION DOWLING AND BANFTELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. BanOeld Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day. 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor, James R. Barrett. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day, Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH HASTINGS OF ASSEMBLY GOD, 1674 West Stale Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.: Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun­ day School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hangerink. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening B;ble Study 6:30 p.m. Hosting* and toko Od»»»a COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insuronca lor your Life. Homo. Busmoss and Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hasting* — Nashville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED oi Hasting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS M-mb*. f.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hosting* BOSLEY PHARMACY ‘Proscriptions- - I IBS. Jefferson - 945-3429 Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfield United Methodist Sunday School....................... 9 a.m. Church............................. 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School............... 9:30 a.m. Church............................ 10:30 a.m. DELTON - Bart Eugene Eckhart, 27, formerly of Delton, died in an automobile acci­ dent Thursday, September 29, 1988 near Casper, Wyoming. He was bom in Battle Creek and graduated from Delton-Kellogg schools in 1979. He had lived in Gillette since 1980 where he was employed for Jim's Water Service. Mr. Eckhart is survived by his mother, Mary Lee Christiansen of Delton; his father, Roland Eckhart of Marshall; sisters, Cynthia Kahler of Ymitilla, Florida, and Sheny Lee of Battle Creek; brothers, Roland J. Eckhart of Delton and Bret Eckhart of Delton; his maternal grand­ mother, Dorothy Cramer of Marion; step­ sisters, Lori Barrett of Aurora, Colorado and Mary Taylor of Delton; and a step-brother, Chris Christiansen of Allegan. Graveside memorial services were held Wednesday, October 5 at the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Prairieville Cbmmunity Church building fund. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home. Delton. Bessa B. Catt LAKE ODESSA - Bessa B. Catt, 92, of Lake Odessa, died Wednesday, September 29,1988 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Catt was bom August 8, 1896, the daughter of Nathaniel and Anna (Kauffman) Thomas. She attended Clarksville area rural school. She was married to Orvin A. Call on March 26,1913, in Ionia. They lived all their married life in Odessa Township. He preceded her in death on May 10, 1986. She was a past member of the Friendship Club of Lake Odessa. Mrs. Catt is survived by one son, Mr. and Mrs. LeRow Catt of Lake Odessa; one daught­ er, Hazel Richardson of Portland; one daughter-in-law, Mary Catt of Barryton; one sister-in-law, Vertie McDonald of Hastings; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. v Funeral services were held October 1, at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with the Rev. George Speas officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Dorothy L. Bonneville MIDDLEVILLE - Dorothy L. Bonneville, 86, of Middleville died Sunday, October 2, 1988 at her residence. Mrs. Bonneville was bora on August 19, 1902 in Plainwell, the daughter of William Hopkins and Abbey L. (Hutchins) Madden. She was married to Gerald D. Bonneville. She was employed at the Thornapple Kellogg School for 30 years as an elementary school teacher. She retired in 1964. She was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church, Teachers Retirement Association, Hospital Guild, Senior Citizen Cub, Middleville O.E.S. and was a Past Matron of the Stars. Mrs. Bonneville is survived by two sons, Gerald D. Bonneville of Orchard Lake and Robert L. Bonneville of Pontiac; five grand­ children and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 5, 1988 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville with Rev. Lynn Wagner officiat­ ing. Burial was at the Hillside Cemetery, Plainwell. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church or Kala­ mazoo College. Leone E Sweet MIDDLEVILLE - Leone E. Sweet, 83, of Middleville died Wednesday, September 28, 1988 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Sweet was born on June 12, 1905 at Chester, Michigan, the daughter of Fred T. and Emma Ann (Zimmerma) Wright She was married to William Sweet on July 2, 1921. She was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church, Jubilee Circle, United Methodist Women, Intergenerational 4-H Club and the Prairie Literary Club. Surviving are her children, William and Marie Sweet of Clki, Slewart and Marcia Sweet of Middleville, Beverley (Peg) and Al Simon of Livonia, 10 grandchildren, 14 great­ grandchildren. Four sisters, two brothers, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, Octob­ er 1 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville with Rev. Gil Boersma and Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial was at Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Middleville United Methodist Church or a charity of one’s choice. Legislative Coffee set for this Monday The monthly Legislative Coffee has been scheduled for 8 a.m. on Monday. Oct. 10. al the County Scat Restaurant in Hastings. Senator Jack Welborn and Representative Bob Bender will be there to deal with any issues the public might wish to discuss. The Legislative Coffee is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and the chamber encourages all Barry County citizens to attend. Carroll J. Brodbeck LAKE ODESSA -Carroll J. Brodbeck, 72, of 1015 First Avenue, Lake Odessa died Thurs­ day, September 29,1988 at Butterworth Hospi­ tal due to accidental injuries. Mr. Brodbeck was bom November 5, 1915 in Woodbury, the s?n of Paul and Florence (Jordan) Brodbeck. He was a graduate of Woodland High School in 1933 and of Capitol University Seminary in Columbus, Ohio in 1940. He was married to Illa Sargeant on June 23, 1940 in Woodland. He served as a minister and lived in New Haven for three years and for two years he served in Elmore, Ohio. He and his wife moved to Lake Odessa in 1945. He work­ ed at Oldsmobile in Lansing for 30 years, retir­ ing 1981. He was a member of the Zion Luthe­ ran Church of Woodland and the Lake Odessa Historical Society. Mr. Brodbeck is survived by his wife, Hla; one daughter, Paulette Brodbeck of Pontiac; one son, Marvin Brodbeck of Sterling Heights; two granddaughters, Christina and Kerry Brod­ beck; five brothers, Richard, Russell, Willard, Paul and Larry Brodbeck, all of Woodland; five sisters, Mrs. Galen (Helen) Miske of Lans­ ing. Mrs. Robert (Mary) Ulrey of North Manchester, Indiana, Mrs. George (Patricia) Ellcey of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Loyd (Carol) Brecheisen of Woodland and Mrs. Glen (Jack­ ie) Meade of Marshall; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by one son, Emanuel and one brother, David. Funeral services were held Monday, Octob­ er 3, 1988 at the Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. Clifford Randall officiating. Burial was at the Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Historical Society, Lake Odessa Ambulance Service or the Zion Lutheran Church. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. William E. Und MIDDLEVILLE - William E. Und, 81, of Middleville, died Friday, September 30, 1988 at his residence Mr. Lind was bora April 18,1907 in Caledo­ nia, the son of John E. and Lillie (Schrader) Und. He was married to Florence F. Brearley on June 27, 1929. He was employed at Kent County Road Commission for thirty years as a truck driver. Mr. Und is survived by his wife, Florence; three daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Harry (Marilyn) Stafford of Caledonia, Mr. and Mrs. Paul (Darlene) Sisson of Middleville, Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Mary Lou) Osler of Middleville; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Loring of Caledonia; Mrs. Ullian Mahaffey of Lansing; two sisters-inlaw, Mrs. Fianna Und of Caledonia and Mrs. Edna Baas of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews and cousins. Services were held Monday, October 3, at Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville, with the Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial was at Ml Hope Cemetwy, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Parmalee United Methodist Church or a charity of one’s choice. Stella M. Morgan MIDDLEVILLE - Stella M. Morgan, 69, of Middleville died Monday, September 26,1988 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Morgan was born on June 17,1919 in Bever Dam, Kentucky, the daughter of Henry and Lora (Howard) Warner. She married R.G. Morgan on September 25, 1937. She was employed at Thornapple Kellogg School for twelve years as a librarian in the Middle School and the West Elementary School. She was a member of the Middleville Sew and Sew Quilt Club and did volunteer work at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Morgan is survived by her husband R.G. Morgan; one daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Gary (Joyce) VanSickle of Middleville; one son, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Morgan of Aurora, Colorado; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Adams of Middleville, Mrs. Cora Grigware ofGrand Rapids, and Mrs. Ruth Tuttle of California; one brother, William Warner of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 29, 1988 at Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville with Rev. Stanley Vugteveen offi­ ciating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. G.R. McMillen "supervises” Frank Townsend as he Installs the new book drop at the Spindler Memorial Library in Woodland Township. Woodland Township’s Spindler Memorial Library go< a book drop recently. The door and inside box were built by Frank Townsend and Hal Stannard, with some input and planning by Bob Crockford. Townsend and Stannard cut a hole in the brick wall into a front closet of the building and installed the book door outside and the box inside.' This is a badly needed addition to the library and will be much appreciated and enjoyed by both library personnel and patrons. The exterior has now been sealed against the weather and is ready to use. Just bring books to the library and to the right side of the steps leading to the front door, lift up the small door and drop in books. They will slide into a box inside the closet and be returned to the shelves next time the library is open. Woodland Lions Club met Tuesday even­ ing for a dinner prepared by Harold Stannard and several Lions' wives. They enjoyed meatloaf with lots of extras, including homemade cakes and ice cream, before break­ ing into teams and covering the Village of Woodland to solicit for Woodland Communi­ ty Chest-United Way. Vern and Ruth Newton spent a week in San Antonio, Texas, visiting with their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jon Brownell and granddaughter, Lori, 14. They flew to the southern city, where they took in lots of sights, including the famous River Walk, both from the shore and from a boat tour. They also visited a cave, spent time at a lake where the Brownell family often camps and enjoyed a lake boat cruise. The Browell family took a week's vacation to be with them while they were in Texas. They attended one high school football game, as Lori is in her school marching band. The Newtons returned to Woodland late last week. Zion Lutheran Church women's circles are working busily, getting ready for the an­ nual fall bazaar to be held Saturday, Oct. 15 at the church. There will be freshly baked coffee SUBSCRIBE...fo the Banner for all your LOCAL NEWS! were all present at the party. Nell and Hal Stannard spent the weekend at Clio in the Flint area with his cousin, Patty Qualls, and her husband, Ken. Woodland United Methodist Church is planning to hold a bazaar Saturday, Nov. 5. This bazaar will include a luncheon, crafts, baked goods and some commercially produc­ ed items such as greeting cards. Betty McCurdy suffered a light stroke and had surgery on some arteries in her neck recently. She is now at home doing well. Roger Boyce and Butte Bruhl, the two ar­ tists who spent the summer in Woodland while she worked on restoring the Victorian decor in the Lt. Governor's office in Lansing, returned to our village Saturday evening. They were met at the Lansing airport by Mr. and Mrs. Roger Carey, and the four enjoyed a dinner at a Lansing restaurant. Boyce and Bruhl spent lhe night with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lucas and told about their Pacific coast vacation. They had visited friends and family in California and gone fishing in Washington state near the Canadian border. Eoyce told of catching a 30-pound salmon. The couple picked up personal property they had left in Woodland and left for their New York headquarters Sunday. Bruhl plans to go to Maine later this week to finish a restoration job she started there before com­ ing to Michigan. The youth group at Lakewood United Methodist Church will hold a pizza supper Friday, Oct. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. There will be a free-will offering. cakes, rolls and coffee served from 9 a.m., and a luncheon from 11 a.m. to bazaar closing at 3 p.m. or until the food is all gone, whichever comes first. A bake sale, crafts and garden produce will be included in the bazaar. Tom and Doris Niethamer held a birthday dinner party for their 15-year-old grand­ SUBSCRIBE to the HASTINGS BANNER for Complete County News! Give Us A Call... daughter, Tonya Niethamer, Sunday. 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Jozwiak, 74, of 117 West Amy Street, Hastings, died Monday, October 3, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Jozwiak was bora March 1, 1914 in Stanford, Connecticut, the daughter of Joseph and Veronica (Lapinski) Romatowski. She came to Detroit as a child and attended schools there. She was married to Joseph J. Jozwiak on June 27, 1931. She lived most of her married life in Detroit, moving to Milwaukee in 1974 and Hastings in 1981. Mrs. Jozwiak is survived by her husband Joseph; three daughters Mrs. William (Mary Ann) Coolidge and Mrs. Michael (Theresa Terry) Mills both of Hastings and Mrs. Donald (Diane) Danforth of Milwaukee; eight grand­ children and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister Valerie and two grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be held, 11:00 a.m. Thurs­ day, October 6, 1988 at Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Leon H. Pohl offi­ ciating. Burial will be at the Hastings Ml Calvary Cemetery. " HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Woodland News or write to LEONARD D. NANZER P.O. Box 121 Hastings, MI 49058 BAN KERS LIFE AND CASUALTY ^^^■chicago. H 60630 p �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 6, 1988 — Page 5 Area Birth Announcements— euu& Hula-Peterson announce engagement Robert and Frances Hula of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Robin Louise, to Randall Lee Peter­ son of Lewis, Wise. Robin is a 1984 graduate of ThomapplcKellogg High School and a 1987 business management graduate of Aquinas College. She is currently employed at Seven Pines Lodge in Lewis. Randy, the son of Martin and Bernice Peterson of Lewis, graduated from Frederic High School and is a partner in Peterson Bros. Construction Co., Inc. An April 1989 wedding is being planned. Truman-Harwood unitedin marriage Mary Truman and Mark Harwood exchang­ ed vows Saturday, Sept. 17. The ceremony took place at the United Methodist Church in Thomaston, Conn. Pastor Snow performed the double-ring ceremony. Mary is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Truman of Hastings. Mark is the son of Nancy Harwood of Kalamazoo and Jerry Harwood of Plainwell. Anna Truman, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bryan Hagen, friend of the groom, served as best man. Mary is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and Olivet College. Mark is a graduate from Delton Kellogg High School. They are residing in Northfield, Conn., where Mark is a millwright in construction. Woudstras to observe 50th wedding anniversary 24, Hastings. Terry Lantz, 19, Middleville and Angelia Pitman, 18, Dorr. Todd Smith. 21, Delton and Dawn Ehrlich, Battle Creek. Virgil and Irene McMillon will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 9, from 2-5 p.m. with an open house at their daughter’s home Mrs. Charlene (Tobey) Drayton, 303 North Elizabeth. Bellevue. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. No gifts, please. The McMillons were married Oct. 5, 1938 in Dayton. Tenn. They moved to Michigan in 1944. Virgil and Irene have three children, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. •fw-.- • A golden wedding anniversary will be celebrated Dec. 23, by Henry and Johanna Woudstra. Their children will honor them with an open house from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16 at the Maple Grove Community Building in Nashville. The presence of friends and relatives is gift enough. They have four daughter’s, Judy, Janice. Joyce and Jolene; 13 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. 13 at Pipp Community Hospital in Plainwcii. Jo.»h weighed 8 lbs., % ozs. and was 20% in­ ches long. Proud grandparents are Bob and Jean Bursiey of Nashville. Russ and Shirley Cisler of Middleville, Elinor and Doug VandcPol of Wyoming. Great-grandfather Burdette Cisler of Middleville and his half­ sister Amanda Marie Bursiey of Middleville. Legal Notice State of Michigan Probate Court County of Kalamazoo CLAIMS NOTICE INDEPENDENT PROBATE File No. 88-19984-IE Estate of Nellie Deaner. Deceased. TO All INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 406 Arlington, Middleville. Ml 49333 died 6-22-88. An instrument dated 3-17-84 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notifed that all claims against the estale will be barred unless presented within four months of the date of publication of this notice, or four months after the claim becomes due, whichever is later. Claims must be presented to the independent personal representative: Robert L. Redmond. 480 West Lovell Street. Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007. Robert L. Redmond (Pl9291) 480 West Lovell Street Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 391-9010 (10/6) SAVINGS Dieted Center The weight lossprofessionals. o CA SAVINGS SAVINGS Call Today or Stop by about our October Specials SAVINGS SAVINGS I SAVINGS Debra Hill^U Lost 21 lbs. and 27% inches Cooney-Ward announce engagement Barry County Marriage Licenses Terry Geething. 43. Bellevue and Janice Wightman, 45, Bellevue. Edward Woodmansee, 21. Hastings and Julie Hare. 21. Hastings. Dennis Wohlford. 35, Middleville and Lois Recollet. 31, Middleville. Lester Fay II, 22. Hastings and Kendra Kent, 20. Hastings. Llewelyn Davis, 20, Hastings and Angela Willson, 18. Hastings. Robert Hartke. 46, Hastings and Carol Southwell. 40, Grandville. Michael White, 27, Hastings and Katherine Sawka. 23, Hastings. Jerry Twigg, 24, Hastings and Edith Keller, McMillons to oberve 50th wedding anniversary IT’S A GIRL Debra and Brian Gangwcr. Hastings, Sept. 28. 8:19 a.m.. 8 lbs.. 7 ozs. Kevin and Nancy Cuncannan, Hastings. Sept. 30. 5:08 p.m., 7 lbs.. 12 ozs. John and Theodora Lancaster, Hastings. Oct. 4. 8:08 a.m.. 6 lbs.. I'/$ ozs. Amy Michelle Kidder, bom to Wayne and Lori Kidder. Oct. I. 8 lbs., 1 oz. Shera Elizabeth Mattson, born to Bryan and Donna Mattson, at Metropolitan Hospital, Sept. 21, 9 lbs., 21 inches. Grandparents, Harold and Patricia Mattson of Hastings and Alvin and Edith Sundin of Trinquility, New Jersey. Katie Rose, bom to Mark and Mellissa Borner, Nashville. Sept. 22, 4:36 p.m., 7 lbs., 16 oz. IT’S A BOY Robert and Pamela Richardson, Hastings. Oct. 2. 2:59 a.m., 10 lbs., 3 ozs. Daniel and Elizabeth Desgrengcs, Lake Odessa, Sept. 26. 10:52 p.m.. 9 lbs., 13 ozs. Mary Burke and Victor Kelly. Hastings. 9:17 a.m., 8 lbs. ’ Tom, Sonja and big brother Shed Hammond are proud to announce the birth of a boy, Weston Thomas. He arrived at Community Hospital, Sept. 22 at 1:40 a.m. and weighed 8 lbs., 11 ozs. Bob and Kathie Bursiey of Martin, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Joshua Robert Russell, at 6:30 a.m. on Sept. Miller-Sheldon announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon D. Sheldon, all of Hastings, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Charlene Lynn Miller and Mark William Sheldon. Charlene is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed by National Bank of Hastings. Mark graduated from Hastings High School in 1984 and is employed by Hartz Inc. An April 1989 wedding is being planned. Alma and John Cooney of 535 E. Woodlawn Ave. and Andover. Mass., an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Barbara Jean, to Ronald Ward of Tucson, Ariz. Ron Ward runs Global Insurance Adjusters of Tucson and Phoenix. The wedding will take place in St. Augustine's church, Andover, Mass., on Nov. 26. Barbara's twin sister, Kathleen Cooney, will be maid of honor and Kevin Cooney, her brother will be best man. The reception will be held at the Shawshcen Manor in Andover. Mass. After the honeymoon, the newlyweds will reside at 350 N. Dawn Ave., in Tucson. Mattie Moma to observe 80th birthday Oct. 9 Mattie Moma will celebrate her 80th birth­ day Sunday. Oct. 9. with an open house from 5 p.m. at her home, 1205 S. Park, Hastings. 2All friends and relatives are 'invited. — No gifts, please. Slocum-Wright announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Slocum of Hastings are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Deborah Kay, to Howard Alan Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wright of St. Helen. Mich., and Ms. Joan Taylor of Anchorge, Alaska. The bride-to-be. a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School, received her associate's degree in culinary arts from Grand Rapids Junior College and is employed by Holiday Inn Corp., Grand Rapids. Mr. Wright is a 1984 Roscommon High School graduate, and 1988 graduate of Ken­ dall 'College of Art and Design in"Urand Rapids and is currently employed by W.W. Engineering and Service, Grand Rapids. A June 24. 1989, wedding is being planned at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Otsego. Goldie Babcock to observe 83rd birthday Goldie Babcock is celebrating her 83rd birthday on October 10, with an Open House, Monday, from 2 to 6 p.m. at 36 W. Grand Circle in Battle Creek. Family and friends are cordially invited to celebrate this occasion with her. Before I had put weight on the last three years and I had no idea how to diet. I tried cutting back, but it didn’t help. Instead of wasting the sum­ mer trying to diet, I decided to go to the Diet Center. I had seen and heard what a great nutritional pro­ gram Diet Center is and I would learn to change my eating habits. Not only the weight came off, but lots of inches. I reached my goal and still had several weeks left of summer to enjoy the new me. Thanks Diet Center! • You’re the Greatest! After Diet^ Center Tbe weight lossprofessionals. Call or Stop by For Your FREE No Obligation Consultation. Phone 948-4033 1615 S. 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As well as for you. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 6, 1988 there are many readers who would like to be enlightened. — La Porte, Ind. Dear La Porte: Hearing problems often suggest that the years are beginning to take their toll. Of course this is not necessarily so, but it is a common notion. People who for vanity’s sake refuse to admit that they can’t hear miss a great deal in life and make things difficult for those around them. We need to do a better job of educating in this area. f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE ‘445 ‘335 •265 ‘335 •Our on premises lob provides individuol t efficient service. at 10115 S. Norris Rd. (616) 455 0810 *L.D. Himebough DOS ’D O White DOS •G. Moncewics DDS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids Proposal: All burning of combustible mater­ ials (except leaves and campfires) shall be prohibited in R-1, R-2, R-4 and R-5 zoning districts. Burning of waste materials in P-1 and P-2 districts would require a burning permit. Use of bum barrels would be prohi­ bited in all but agricultural, commercial and industrial zoning districts. YOUR COMMENTS ON THIS PROPOSAL ARE INVITED Janette Emig, Clerk Prairieville Township VOTE EXPERIENCE ... V TOM EVELAND ____ 2 CIRCUIT JUDGE Paid for by the Committee to Elect Tom Eveland, Circuit Judge, Don Zimmer Treasurer 116V4 Cochran, Charlotte, Michigan 48813 • Ann Landers • NOTICE • PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS TRASH & LEAF BURNING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ...to be considered at the October 12,1988 meeting of the Township Board — 7:30 p.m. The mail must go through Dear Ann Landers: Help me win a bet. Which of the following has the legal right to break in to a funeral procession: (1) Fire engine. (2) ambulance, (3) police car, (4) U.S. mail truck? I said the U.S. mail truck and was told I was crazy. Am I? — M.E.R. in Wyocena, Wis. Dear Wyocena: You win. A vehicle owned by the federal government has the right of way. Though this is technically correct it is not practically so. I’m sure no one would ob­ ject if a fire truck or an ambulance cut through a funeral procession. Her son is robbing the cradle Dear Ann Landers: My son is 20 years old, a college student who lives at home. He has been seeing a girl who will soon be 15. "Suzy” looks older but when she opens her mouth you can tell she is very young and not too smart. Several evenings during the summer Suzy would come by and she and Lloyd would watch TV until 1:30 in the morning. When he took her home he rarely came back before 4:30 a.m. All this was with her mother’s per­ mission. 1 called up once at 5 o’clock in the morning to ask if Lloyd was there. She said, "Yes, he’s here, but you don’t have to worry. I trust them both.’’ I can’t understand her attitude, Ann. If 1 had a daughter that age I would be worried to death to have her out so late. When I hinted that I thought she should impose some sort of curfew on her daughter, she said, “Nonsense! You have to let your children know you have faith in them.” What about this, Ann? Am I wrong? Please answer in your column. — Richmond, Va. Dear Va.: My first question is, what’s a 20-year-old college student doing with a 14-year-old girl? Doesn’t he know that he could be arrested for contributing to the delinquence of a minor? If the girl’s mother thinks it’s perfectly OK to let her adolescent daughter keep such hours it means the elevator isn't going all the way up to the top. You need to take control. Hand this column to Lloyd and tell him to wake up and smell the coffee. Obviously the attraction is physical. He could be heading for big trouble. Hearing impaired are sensitive Dear Ann Landers: Will you please tell me why so many people who have a serious hear­ ing problem refuse to admit it? 1 have a dear friend and bridge partner who drives us all crazy because she can’t hear lhe bidding. Then there’s my neighbor in the next apart­ ment whom I dread running into because I must repeat everything four times and she still doesn’t know what I’m talking about. My mother-in-law is the one who sends me around the bend. It is impossible to carry on a conversation with her because she just plain can’t hear. When ’ suggested that perhaps she ought to consider a hearing aid she blew up like a volcano. I didn’t mean it as an insult, Ann, I wanted to be helpful. To be hearing-impaired is not a disgrace. Why are women particularly sensitive about this? Please reply in your paper. I’m sure TOySRUS Let’s Keep It Where It Belongs! Let’s work together , | and keep trash ■ from becoming a 0o 0 Place humanity above animals Dear Ann Landers: Although I have been an avid reader of your column for 20 years, I have never written to you. This morning I received a letter and pictures of animals being tortured in the name of science that made me sick. 1 cannot believe that such atrocities are being permitted in this country. What can we do to put a stop to it? When I saw pictures of those adorable monkeys and precious dogs in cages my heart just broke. Animals are God’s creatures, too, and we cannot allow this to go on. Please, Ann, use whatever influence you have to put an end to these cruel experiments. — Pauline F., Island Park, N.Y. Dear Pauline: It’s madness all right, but it’s some of the “animal rights” activists that ought to be looked into. Extremists have infiltrated laboratories pos­ ing as volunteer workers, destroyed records, bombed and vandalized research facilities, damaged computers and poured blood on the files. Research on infant blindness was halted in California for eight months while claims of animal abuse were investigated. The charges were found to be false. The mischief visited on science has cost millions of dollars. In April, 1987, the Animal Liberation Front claimed responsibili­ ty for the fire that destroyed two-thirds of the veterinary diagnostic laboratory at the University of California at Davis, which resulted in .mote than $3 million in damages. Dr. Michael DeBakey, chancellor of the Do you have questions about sex, but nobody you can talk to about them? Ann Landers' newly revised booklet, ‘ ‘Sex and the Teenager,” will give you the answers you need. To receive a copy, send $3 plus a self­ addressed, stamped business-size envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P. O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE AAUW sponsoring forum for candidates on Oct 18 Attention Area Businesses! Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The O Angry teen mother needs help Dear Ann Landers: I'd like to knock your block off. Again I read a column where you advise a 15-year-old to give her child up for adoption. 1 have to admit the advice is right, but reading it makes life rough for me. Three years ago (1 was also 15) I had an out-of-wedlock child. I decided to keep her, which turned out to be a big mistake. I hate being tied down and my mother refuses to help. She says, “I raised mine, now you raise yours." OK, I was stupid. So what am 1 supposed to do now? Throw the kid out the window? — No Fan in Philly. Dear Philly: Now you can get some counseling and learn how to be a better mother. The YWCA has excellent counselors. And please look into Parents Anonymous. Angry mothers are often child abusers. Good luck. 8.1 5 O Baylor College of Medicine in Houstin. a world-renowned pioneer in heart surgery, asks these questions: Would animal rights ac­ tivists refuse to accept a kidney, heart or liver transplant if these alone could save their lives? Such advances would not have been possible without animal research. Would they refuse preventive measures against polio, measles, diphtheria and whooping cough, or treatment for strep throat, car infections and pneumonia — all made possible through animal research? Do 11 million diabetics deserve the right to life that insulin has given them? Are cancer patients entitled to the benefits they receive from radiation and chemotherapy? It was in monkeys that the AIDS virus was first identified. Should we halt all research on this deadly plague because monkeys are “adorable’’? There is no way a vaccine or a cure for this devastating disease can be found unless we use animal models for experiments. Computers won’t do. I am an animal lover, too. But when forced to make a choice between rats, monkeys, rab­ bits, cats and dogs.and humanity, I choose humanity. HASTINGS BANNER can 948-8051 to have our advertising representative call upon you to assist in your weekly cd message. . A candidates’ forum, sponsored by the local chapter of the American Association of University Women, has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at lhe Episcopal Parish House on W. Center Street in Hastings. Scheduled to appear are candidates for Barry-Eaton Circuit Court Judge, Barry County Register of Deeds, Barry County Clerk and two seats on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Chair of the event will be Carol Dwyer, who also will serve as moderator. Publicity chair is Rowena Hale. Each of the candidates will be expected to present opening remarks on his or her philosophy on the job sought. Question-andanswer sessions will follow. Members of the audience may ask can­ didates questions by writing them down and having them passed to the moderator. They also will be given opportunities to ask ques­ tions of the candidates orally. The AAUW has sponsored candidate forums for many years just before elections. FIVE YEARS OF PROTECTION! Buy now and receive H.E.L.P.* - the Homeowners Extended Labor and Parts Program. It’s a worry-free protection pack­ age that takes care of all repair charges for 5 full years. Don’t miss out on a great value. This year, the group intends to keep the Held local. Candidates for state representative and congress will not take part. Scheduled to appear are: — County commission candidate Michael Smith (Democrat), Third District, covering Irving, Rutland and most of Hastings townships. Incumbent P. Richard Dean, a Republican, has indicated he may not be able to appear. — County commission candidates Ethel M. Boze (Republican) and Paul Kiel (Democrat), Sixth District, serving Hope, Baltimore and Orangeville townships. Kiel is the incumbent and Boze is the challenger. — County clerk candidates Nancy L. Boersma (Republican) and Shirley J. Drake (Democrat). — Register of deeds candidates Robert E. Dwyer (Democrat) and Sandy Schondelmayer (Republican). Schondelmayer is the incum­ bent, Dwyer is the challenger. — Barry-Eaton Circuit Judge candidates Thomas Eveland and Joseph Fink. The posi­ tion is non-partisan. Phil’s Pizzeria Italian Specialties 795-7844 J Pizza • Dinner • Zltl • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EATmOMTAKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Dowatovn HOURS: Tues. Thum. 1 fJO sm.-i1 p.m.; Minm FV1LLE Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m.-i p.m.; Closed Mon. 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I I’ auttruti THE BARRY COUNTY TELEPHONE COMPANY hos filed with the Federal Government a Compliance assurance in which it assures the Rural Electrification Administration that It will comply fully with all requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Agriculture issued thereunder, to the end that no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color or national origin, bo excluded from participation in. bo denied the benefits of. or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the conduct of Its program and the operation of its facilities. Under this Assurance, these organizations are committed not to discriminate ogalnst any person on the ground of race, color or natural origin In its policies and practices relating to treatment of beneficiaries and participants including rales, conditions and extension of service, use of any of its facilities, attendance at and participation In any meetings of beneficiaries and particip­ ants or the exercise of any right of such beneficiaries and participants in the conduct of the operations of these organizations. "Any person who believes himself, or any specific class of individuals, to be subjected by this organization to discrimi­ nation prohibited by Title VI of lhe Act and the Rules and Regulations issued thereunder may, by himself or a representative, file with lhe Secretary of Agriculture. Washington. D.C. 20250. or the Rural Electrification Admi­ nistration, Washington, D.C. 20250, or this organization, or all. a written complaint. Such complaint must be filed not later than 90 days after the alleged discrimination, or by such later date to which the Secretary of Agriculture Identity of complainants will be kept confidential except to the extent necessary to carry out the purposes of the Rules and Regulations." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 6, 1988 — Page 7 Legal Notices From Time to Time... MORTGAGE SALE by—Esther Walton Phillips couple’s antique cars were amazing Hamid and Louise Phillips were natives of Hannibal. Mo., and married in 1915. After their marriage they moved to Detroit, where he worked for the Dodge Brothers, Packard and American Car and Foundry, making shells for France in World War 1. From there they went to Clinton. Iowa, and then to St. Louis. Mo., in 1922. and with hia father and brother started an automobile engine rebuilding shop. The depression caused a change of jobs, and in 1934 Harold went to work for Sunnen Products in St. Louis, developing new machinery for them to sell. In 1934. Phillips was introduced to Abcn Johnson by Mr. Clif­ ford Dolan Sr. He and his wife were invited to come to Hastings for an interview, which they did in November 1934. Phillips was hired and worked for Hastings Manufacturing Co. until his retirement in 1961. Phillips has more than 100 patents on piston rings under his name. Both of the Phillipses were antique auto fans. In the 1960s they had an electric, their new I959T-Bird, a 1910 Brush, a 1913 Hup­ mobilc coupe, a 1920 Pierce-Arrow sedan, 1929 Packard sedan, and lhe only “Only” in the world. The electric car was identified with the first women drivers. It was considered a “women’s car” because it was easy to drive and "safe” (slow moving). Electric cars even had feminine interiors of silk and lace curtains over the large square side windows and cut glass vases held silk flowers mounted on the side walls. In a I960 Kalamazoo Gazette article, it tells that The Milboum was given to Mrs. Phillips as a Christmas present in 1956 by her hus­ band. She rarely used any other car for driv­ ing around Hastings. In the newspaper article, she said, "in Hastings, I always use the electric. It will go 20 miles an hour downhill and costs me only $2 a month to operate.” In the same article, Mrs. Phillips told about her affection for the car. She was quoted as taking a firm stand against her husband’s wish to “restore” it, which would have included replacing the black wool upholstery. The car had its original electric windshield wiper that traveled across the glass. To make the car safe, turn signals were added and bumpers were mounted on the front and rear. The Milboum Electric had the driver’s scat at the rear with room for a passenger to sit next to the “pilot.” The tiller bar (it had no steering wheel) and speed control were on a two-and-a-half-foot tubular steel unit that folded up against the left-hand side when not in use. Two drop seats were attached to the front where modem cars have their dash boards. Between the drop seats was a "glove compartment” that was held shut by a wide strap, which also held an umbrella. The in­ terior was so roomy and tall that Mrs. Phillip said she could almost stand upright while in the car. When Mr. Phillips purchased the car from a Battle Creek dealer, it did not run. According to the story, local electricians and mechanics shook their heads “no” after tinkering with the maze of wiring. Mr. Phillips called on a spark plug manufacturer in Flint for assistance and their chief electrician worked on the car from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. From that point on, the electric purred contentedly for them. The car was powered by seven 12-volt heavy-duty truck batteries with an extra bat­ tery for lights and windshield wiper. Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Phillips are seated here in their 1929 Pierce-Arrow. The photo, owned by Gordon Fuhr, was taken in 1956 at the Hastings Airport. Mrs. Louise Phillips and her Milborn Electric Car was shown in this 1960 photo, taken in Downtown Hastings. Phillips plugged the car into a battery charger every night. The nightly recharge was begun after Mrs. Phillips (bund her batteries low and had to drive five miles an hour all the way into town from the Country Club. “I found out that it could run slow that day." she recalled. The car had five speeds forward and two in reverse, lhe most powerful being fast reverse. Mrs. Phillips learned the potential of the fast reverse on one of her first solos. Moving the car from where it was parked on the street, she accidentally slipped it into fast reverse. The car cut across the street, hopped the curb and scooted up a 45-degrec incline on her neighbor’s yard. It stopped short of a clothesline pole. The article stated, Mrs. Phillips called her electric, “the sweetest little thing.” "When you start driving an electric you give up your privacy. Everybody in town knows where you are and where you have been. Truck drivers shout at you, “What makes it go?" and rocket-minded kids start giving you a count­ down when you get behind the tiller.” One of the biggest advantages, Mrs. Phillips saw with the car was the parking. She was quoted as saying, “I can slip into a park­ ing place with half the effort as in a standard car." One of the disadvantages was having no heater, but Mrs. Phillips solved that by getting a large brass tank and filling it full of water and putting it on the floor wrapped in a blanket. The 1909 Only was a one-cylinder car designed for hill climbing and racing. It was Manufacturing Company, where he was the chief engineer and vice president in charge of research. The Phillips enjoyed going on the annual Glidden tours. The historic Glidden tour recreated the early days of motoring The revivals began in 1946. and are patterned after tours conducted by the American Automobile Association soon after the turn of the century to prove the reliability of the horseless car­ riage. The Glidden tours are still held today. In 1955. the Phillips drove their 1920 Pierce-Arrow sedan. Two years later they joined the tour with their 1920 Packard fourdoor sedan. In 1961. they went to Kansas City for the annual meeting of the National Veteran Motor Club. Their 1913 Hupmobilc was load­ ed onto a trailer behind their modem Chrysler, and their trip to Kansas City was made without incident, and the convention was thoroughly enjoyed by the Phillips. According to a Banner article dated July 6, 1961, “From Kansas City, Harold anil Louise Lake Odessa News: Michigan State Housing Development Authority ATTENTION: BARRY COUNTY Do You Need Help Paying Your Rent? The Section 8 Existing Rental Assistance Program may be the answer. This is a federal program to help people pay their rent If you are eligible to participate, part of your rent will be paid directly to your landlord every month by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). The part you pay will be c ed on your family income and the number of people in your *i*mily. However, the total amount you pay for rent and utilities generally will not exceed 30 percent of your income depending upon the type of subsidy you qualify for. These are the basic qualifications: (1) You must be income eligible; (2) the Irving unit you choose must meet the Housing Quality Standards of the federal Department of Housing and Ur­ ban Development (HUD); and (3) the rent plus utilities charged by your landlord cannot exceed the Fair Market Rent established by HUD for your unit size and type. A waiting hat of eligible households will be established for ail bedroom sizes In Barry County. If the waiting list Is ever closed, publication of such will be made. For more information, please contact: MSHDA 401 S Washington Sq., P.O. Box 30044 Lansing, Ml 48909 (517) 373-9344 MSHDA is an Equal Housing Lander members. Relatives and friends have received an­ nouncements of the wedding of Terri Jo Hallock and Andrew W. Shade, to be held Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Hope Church of the Brethren on 2475 - 92nd Street, Freeport, west of Lake Odessa, at five o’clock. Reception will follow at the Lake Odessa Community Center on M-50, west of Lake Odessa. Ruth Daly is home again after a few days visit with a daughter. Pam and granddaughter. Becky, at Union Lake. A daughter, Sharon, is still working at Mackinac Island, but expects to be through in a few weeks after the summer spent there. Another daughter, Diane, lives near Muir and the family is able to get together at times, especially during summer months. The Ionia Commission on Aging will be holding its Mrs. Claus annual Christmas bazaar al Ionia High School on Dec. 3. The commission works with the Lake Odessa area with all kinds of services, so if any individual or organization is welcome to assist in dona­ tions of articles for the crp.fi sale or booths that will be available for displays. State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED - TESTATE APPOINTMENT • CLAIMS DETERMINATION OF HEIRS File No. 88-19999-SE Estote of GLEN J. DEAN. DECEASED. Social Security Number 385-24-4647. To: Interested Persons whose address(e< or whereabouts are/is unknown. (Your interest in lhe estate may be barred or affected by this hearing) TAKE NOTICE: On October 28. 1988 at 9:30 a m.. In the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Richard E. Dean, that Richard E. Dean be appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Glen J. Dean. Deceased who lived al 5)1 Grand Rapids Street. Middleville. Ml 49333 Michigan and who died on June 30. 1988: and requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated May 29. 1987 be admitted to probate. Further notice Is given that the legal heir* at law of said deceased will be determined at this time. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mall, to both the Personal Represen­ tative and to the Court on or before December 15, 1988. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. October 3, 1988 James M. Floggert (PI3503) 200 Monroe N.W., Suite 300 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 6)6-774-8121 Richard E. Dean 995 Applegate East Lansing, Ml 46823 517-332-6061 (10/6) SPEND 25* GET T2273 started to Hannibal. Mo., for a short visit with Louise’s brother, but at Monroe City. Mo., the Chrysler’s 'innards' burned out, so it trad­ ed places with the Hupmobilc on the trailer, and the remaining 25 miles of the journey was continued in the Hup. “On the return trip, made in the repaired Chrysler, they stopped at Camp Point Ill., to check the progress being made on an ancient Stanley Steamer, which was being rebuilt for them by one of the top experts in the field.” In October of the same year the Phillips joined the 16th annual National Revival Glid­ den tour. This time, the six-day tour started at . Hersey, j>a.. and ended in Delaware. The lour not known if the one-cylinder car was ev£L>« ,was — •” sold, the company riiade only four’ll 'built O.N.L.Y.’s. When Phillips heard about the This time the Phillipses drove their 1929 car, he wanted one, and at an antique car meet ।Packard and joined Stanley Steamers, onehe found out a man by the name of Hughes ( cylinder. curved-dash Oldsmobile, a Stutz had collected parts for the O.N.L.Y. When ] Behrcat. Mercers and Maxwells. The Phillips learned about the man he discovered ।Phillipses jbined their antique car friends for the parts, “which," according to Phillips. <several years until 1965 when they no longer “consisted of two finished engines, one ।felt able to go. engine complex with castings, (not machin­ Harold Phillips died on Nov. 27, 1969. ed), five wheels, four hub caps, three steering ।Louise died April 10, 1977. The Piercecolumns, one no good radiator (but good for a ,Arrow was sold to Gordon Fuhr and he sold it pattern); one front axle, one stripped । a collector in California The Electric and to transmission set of gears, one un-matched the 1904 Brush were sold to a collector in rough transmission case, a rusted-out dif­ Pennsylvania. The Packard went to Texas, the ferential ring gear and pinion, miscellaneous Hupmobile went to Allen Wood in Lacey and brake parts, two gear shift sets, no frame, no later was sold to a collector in Holland. body, no seats, no gas tank, but the original The only “Only,” which had been built by muffler.” a car manufacturer in Long Island, was sold to After it was restored, it achieved a speed of a collector in Howell. Mich. The Stanley more than 50 miles per hour, which was fast Steamer remains in Barry County at the for that age vehicle. The car was restored by Gilmore Car museum. Phillips and his friends from the Hastings Mr. and Mrs. Merton Garlock returned Sept. 28 from a 22-day trip to England and France to visit relatives. In France they visited the U.S. Military Cemetery at St. Laurent-sur-mer, where Elaine’s brother was buried following World War II. They were taken to see many cathedrals and castles by their cousins, including Canterbury, St. Alban’s, St. George’s at Windsor; Dover, Kenilworth and Battersley Clinton. They were guests in homes of cousins in Iver. Bucks; Solihull; Stevenage; Lewisham, Dartford and Margate all in Kent. Several members of the United Methodist Women of Central United Methodist Church attended Lansing District annual meeting Sept. 29 at Portland, where Mrs. Leah Abbott was included in the Second Century Women segment of the program and Mrs. Phylis Arm­ strong was introduced as one of the new MORTGAGE SALE — Default ha* been made in the condition* of a mortgage made by Charles E. Eggers & Donna M. Eggers, his wife, to Fleet Mor­ tgage Corp, f/k/a Mortgage Associates, hi'., a Rhode Island corporation successor by merger to Mortgage Associates. Inc., a Wisconsin corpora­ tion. Mortgagee. Dated April 8, 1974, and record­ ed on April 17, 1974, in Liber 219. on page 530. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Federal National Mortgage Association, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United Stales, by an assign­ ment dated May 6, T974. and recorded on June 7, 1974, in liber 220. on pogo 77. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of Fif­ teen Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Five & 82/100 Dollars ($15,475.82). Including interest at 8!4 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statue in such case mada and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the main entrance to the County Courthouse in Hostings, Michigan, at 2 o'clock p.m.. Local Time, on Thursday, October 20. 1988. Sold premises are situated In the Village of Mid­ dleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are describ­ ed os: Lot 44. MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS ADDITION NO. 2, to the Village of Middleville. Section 27. T4N, R10W, Barry County. Michigan, as recorded in Liber 5. Page 13. Barry County Records. During the six months or thirty days, il found abandoned immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated: September B. 1988 Federal National Mortgage Association. Assignee of Mortgagee Hecht & Cheney Sixth Floor Frey Building Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 (10/6) ■ Yes, I want to earn your highest rates! Here's my check and completed coupon. I understand you will telephone me to acknowledge receipt and to complete the account opening. Mr/MrVMa________________________________ Jointly with_____________________________________ Address________________________________________ City_____________________ State Zi p________ Social Security No________________________________ Please call me at this No.:_________________________ Signature______________________________ Amount 1 -­ “Hurd on 62,000 minimum far one year — no interest on balances below 82,000. Effective yield on 8.0% to 8336%; 65% to 6.6&%. Want even htober taterat’ Our 62^,000 ■ venae hatoare Money Mrtrt nxouat currently pays 7.2%. Effective yield to 7.442%. John Deere Fall Clean-Up Rachel Hager of Woodland recently was admitted to Thomapple Manor as a patient for care. Arlene Zerfas Royal of Battle Creek spent Wednesday with Laurel Garlingcr and they called on Reinc Peacock in the afternoon. Willard and Grace Kenyon have sold pro­ perty at Fourth Avenue, to Anna and Larry Mascho of Lake Odessa, where their shop is located. Ann Catt of 1516 Tupper Lake is one of the nine students of Ionia County to graduate from Central Michigan University with a bachelor of science degree in business ad­ ministration. majoring in human resources management. Christine A. Haskins of Jackson Road, also earned a masters degree in business administration. Both students are from Lake Odessa. The Past Matrons of the Lake Odessa Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held their monthly meeting at the home of Arlene Swift Tuesday with a potluck supper, business meeting and social evening. Sherlyn and Phyllis Fetterman, with daughter. Kathy, drove to Cedarville. Ohio. Saturday. Kathy remained, as she is a student at the college there. Mike Smith and others replaced the cupola on the old depot Sunday after the new roof was finished. A ball replacing the old one also will be placed on the cupola. Letha Reese was a Wednesday visitor of Nancy Tyner of Portland, as she plans to return to her home at Port Richey, Fla., soon. She has spent the summer here with her fami­ ly and friends. Students, teachers and others attended the Nyc School reunion Saturday. Oct. 1. The school was the rural school west of Lake Odessa and it operated for many years. After it was closed, the Lakeside Grange used the building, then Cunningham Acres took over and did a lot of remodeling and expansion. See LAKE ODESSA, page 10 Clean up this fall with high-quality John Deere lawn products at great low prices. • Get $40 off any walk-behind mower or a free bagger. • Get $125 off of any riding mower or lawn tractor or 50% off a bagger. • Get $150 off any lawn and garden tractor or 50% off a bagger. Ask about convenient financing. Hurry in today — sale prices effective through October 31, 1988. Nothing Runs Like a Deere’ 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hastings 616-945-9526 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 6. 1988 Saxon grid team tries to rebound at Sturgis Friday With hopes for a piece of a Twin Valley championship all but dashed, Hastings begins the quest to attain its second goal this Friday: a winning season. The Saxons' chances of staying in the title hunt received a fatal blow last Friday in a crushing 28-22 loss to Lakeview. Hastings (3-2 overall), now 2-2 in the league, fell two games behind streaking Harper Creek, which rolled to its fifth straight win Friday. The loss dropped the Saxons into a three­ way tie for third with the Spartans. Coldwater and Albion. Marshall, at 3-1. is the only team left wi’h legitimate hopes of catching the Beavers. With its title hopes over. Hastings will be looking to match or surpass its best record since the Saxons went 6-3 in 1982. The team needs wins in three of their last four to match that record, and the 1-4 Trojans may provide the ideal springboard. Sturgis has been a bit of an enigma this fall. The Trojans lost a tough 28-14 decision to Harper Creek 28-14 while beating Hillsdale 0. 3However, Albion and Coldwater had no problems with the Trojans in 20-8 and 34-0 dustings. "We're gonna have to be ready to play,” warned Hastings coach Bill Karpinski. "This is one of those teams we can't take lightly." Karpinski said Sturgis is strong defensively, but is inconsistent on offense. Fourteen points against Harper Creek isn’t a bad showing, but Hastings quarterback Gabe Griffin fired three touchdown passes in last Friday’s wild 28-22 loss to Lakeview. [Sports | Saxon jayvee qridders drop 32-14 decision Lakeview broke open a close game with three second quarter touchdowns and went on to beat Hastings 32-14 in a jayvee football game last Thursday. Trailing 8-6. the Spartans tallied three times in the second quarter to gain a commanding 25-8 halftime lead. ' Hastings is ow 1-2-1 on the season. “I didn’t think the score was indicitivc of how we played," said Hastings coach Jeff Simpson. "We showed several signs of improvement." " Hastings’ only two touchdowns were 13 and 27-yard passes from Jeremy Horan to Brad Warner. In all, Warner caught five passes for 54 yards. Hastings had 297 total yards including 211 on the ground. Tom Ward led the rushers with 86 yards. Hastings has tie, loss in tennis matches Marshall swept all three doubles positions en route to a 5-2 win over Hastings last Thursday. Nancy Vitale at No. I singles won for Hastings 6-0, 6-0 while Jenny Chase at No. 3 won 6-4, 6-4. It was Chase’s team-high fifth win of the year. Vitale won for the fourth time. Jenny King at No. 2 lost 6-3, 6-0 while Nicole Shay at No. 4 lost 6-1, 6-1. In doubles, Hastings’ No. 1 team of Kris Ross and Kerry Begg lost 6-2, 6-3; Rachel Hicks and Shannon Fuller lost 6-4, 6-3 at No. 2; and Angelle Cooklin and Christy Spindler at No. 3 lost 6-2, 6-1. Hastings tied Albion 3-3 as the No. 2 doubles match was postponed until this Friday because of darkness. Vitale won at No. 1 singles 6-2, 6-1 while Jenny Chase won at No. 2 singles 6-2, 6-0 The Saxons' other winner was Begg and Cooklin at No. 3 doubles 6-1, 6-1. Hastings is now 1-8 overall and 0-5 in the Twin Valley. being held to a field goal against Hillsdale makes for a quandry. Sturgis likes the wishbone and variations from it, said Karpinski. As for the rest of the season, Karpinski doesn't believe exiting from the Twin Valley title race automatically means the end of the football season. "1 don't think so.” he said. "Sure, one of our goals is to win the championship, but we'll take it one game at a lime, and try to get the best record we can and wind up as high in the conference as wc can. "Our attitude is good and I'm proud of what the kids have accomplished so far." Hastings will he trying to rebound from Nancy Vitale at No. 1 singles returns a s#»’'” .gainst Marshall last week. The Hastings boys finished second while the girls grabbed a third at last Saturday’s Lowell Invitational. Medal winners for the bovs were Steve Waldron (18:52) 9th. Marc Lester (19:02) 10th and Chris Patton (19:29) 12th. Andy Woodliff and Gary Parker finished 21st anil SAXON SPORTS ...next week! Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. 6 7 8 10 10 12 12 13 13 BASKETBALL Lakeview............... FOOTBALL at Sturgis ................. CROSS COUNTRY at Allegan Inv. SOCCER at Harper Creek........... BASKETBALL at Sturgis............. CROSS COUNTRY at Marshall .. SOCCER Marshall.......................... SOCCER at Eaton Rapids........... BASKETBALL Gull Lake ............. Boys second, girts third at Lowell cross country meet 5: 30 7:30 9:30 6: 30 5:30 5: 00 6: 00 6:30 5:30 p.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 23rd respectively. For the girls. Heidi Herron (23:09) was 6th and Lynn Barcroft (23:30) 7th. Candi Sarver was 15th, Heather Lambert 18th and Kim Stevens 19th. The two teams finished third in the Lakewood Invitational. Lester (18:04) was third while Waldron (18:47) and Woodliff (19:02) finished in the top 10. Herron was sixth (22:27) while Barcrof: (22:50) was 8th. The boys and girls teams split their league­ dual meet with Albion and Hillsdale. The girls beat Albion 19-28, but lost to the Hornet*. 35-20. The boys beat the Wildcats 26-31. but lost to Hillsdale 19-40. Herron led Hastings (21:42) while Barcroft (21:59) had the Saxons' second best time. Lester (17:42) and Waldron (18:09) had the boys top places. Hastings' passing attack was particularly deadly, racking up a season-high 237 yards. Quarterback Gabe Griffin completed !2-of-27 passes, eight of which were picked off by Scott Hubbert. The 6-0 junior end scored three touchdowns while acculumating 179 yards. However, the Hastings' running attack faltered with the team only rushing for 122 yards on 26 carries. The Saxons had averaged 210 yards per game through the first four. "We'll have to get our running attack go­ ing." Karpinski said. "The passing is coming along, but right now we have to work on runn­ ing the ball when wc have to.” Coldwater hands Saxons 3rd loss, 45-31 An ice-cold Hastings team lost its third straight varsity basketball game Tuesday night, a 45-31 decision to Coldwater. The Saxons suffered two of their coldest shooting quarters of the season against the Cardinals, who turned a two-point first quarter deficit into a 35-14 lead after three periods. Ahead 8-6. Hastings proceeded to hit only 2-of-8 second quarter shots and then followed that up with a icy l-of-14 performance in the third period. Hastings scored only six points in the two quarters, falling behind by 21 points. For the game, the Saxons hit only 28 per­ cent (l2-of-4l) from the field. Hastings was also outrebounded 29-21. Hastings coach Ernie Strong notes that the Saxons (4-5 overall. 2-3 league) have entered the tough part of their schedule. Three of the Saxons' previous wins were against teams who are a combined 6-23. "The losses that arc coming are not upsets.'• said Strong. "The team will keep their heads high and work hard at improving." Jackie Longstreet's 10 points led Hastings. Kelle Young had eight. Lin James led the re­ bounders with six. The Hastings Freshmen lost their football game with Battle Creek Lakeview by a score of 25-14 last Thursday. After trailing 19-0 at halftime. Hastings outscored its opponents 14-6 in the second half. Paul Rose blasted over for a touchdown on a quarterback sneak and Todd Wattles raced off tackles for 80 yards for another score. Rose connected with Dave Leinaar for the 2- point conversion. The young Saxons record now stands at 3- 1... Saxon Shorts Hastings’ Melissa Belson (40) Is outrebounded by a Coldwater player In Tuesday’s Cardinal win. ________ ' >■ . ■ ’ " nr? -x-; •jW'H-jlarf? » Sports.. • at a glance ............ > Olympics depict dark side of world Soccer team still hot; knocks off Sturgis 3-1 Chris Tracy scored a pair of goals to lead Hastings to a 3-1 win over Sturgis Monday night. Tracy’s goals, his 21st and 22nd of the season, staked Hastings to a 2-0 lead. Pcie Hauschild's 17th goal made it 3-0, but Sturgis scored before the half for the final 3-1 margin. Hastings is now 10-1 while the win was the team's sixth straight. Saxon goalies Steve Jordan and Brian Ket­ chum turned away 27 shots to earn the win. Hastings had 35 shots on goal. Saxon coach Doug Mcpham said his team is on a roll. "The kids are very self-motivated right now, real pumped up." he said. "Also, in a physical game like this one was, they weren't getting frustated. These seniors wc have didn’t retaliate — they kept their cool.” what Karpinski said was a strong showing against Lakeview. The Spartans we-c statistically outplayed by the Saxons, who were guilty of four breakdowns at inoppor­ tune times. On defense. Lakeview turned an 'intercep­ tion and a Hastings fumble into two touchdowns. On offense, the Spartans used two big plays — a 44-yard pass and a 41-yard run — to score two more touchdowns. "Other than those four plays. I thought our players held them in check." Karpinski said. "We made some mistakes But overall. I thought our kids played a good ballgame and I told them that afterward. They worked and tried hard." Jamie Murphy Sickness causes lineup shakeup: Two cases of sickness caused Hastings coach BUI Karpinski to revamp his lineup last Friday against Lakeview. Starting fullback and linebacker Jamie Murphy missed the game with viral meningitis while his backup at those two positions. Carl Giela rowski, missed the game with a sinus infection. The illnesses caused a chain reaction of moves. Karpinski had to move junior tailback-defensive lineman Kirk Ziegler to fullback and replace him on defense with senior Darrel Price. On defense, Murphy was replaced at linebacker by senior Dan Hubbell. Both Murphy and Gielarowski practice with the team on Monday, but are listed as questionable for the Sturgis game. Murphy, who missed three games last year with an ankle injury, was second on the team in rushing with 207 yards in four games. Ziegler did a good job against Lakeview with 50 yards on eight carries. league champs but no league: Hastings soccer coach Doug Mepham is probably get­ ting itchy for the Twin Valley to sponsor soc­ cer as an official league sport. At present, the league needs only for Hillsdale. Albion or Coldwater to sponsor a team for soccer to be recognized as an official league sport. Hastings is 4-1 against Twin Valley teams which do sponsut soccer. The Saxons have booted Sturgis twice 6-0 and 3-1 while adding Harper Creek. 7-2. and Marshall, 5-0. to its list of credits. Only a 5-3 loss to Lakeview on Sept. 12 mars the record. If there were any doubts left as to deteriorating condition of athletics, let the Olympics stand as a shining example. Item: Candadian sprinter Ben Johnson is stripped of his gold medal in the 100 meter run after he tests positive for stanozolo. an illegal anabolic steroid. Though Johnson's is the most celebrated case, he is only one of eight athletes bounced from the games after testing positive for illegal drug use. Item: The coach of the United State boxing team claims that Korean officials allegedly offered bribes to referees following a pair of controversial defeats suffered by U.S boxers. Item: The United States basketball team is upset by an older and more ex­ perienced Soviet Union squad, sparking controversy that some countries arc sen­ ding "professional" athletes to the games to compete against amateurs. When the world should be focusing on Greg Louganis’ picturesque form of! the springboard, the popping of a Jim Ab­ bott fastball, or the blinding speed of Jackie Joyner-Kcrsee, we're left with a sinking, hollow feeling. A feeling that lhe more you dwell upon, the more it grabs at you. It used to be sports provided an escape from the drudgeries of every day life. Now all you have to do is pick up a sports section to realize life's shortcom­ ings have invaded athletics. Drugs, the pressures of winning, and turning the fast buck are now officially commonplace in sports. It was bound to happen. What makes sports any different than the rest of society? Human beings screw up the world. Given time and enough rope, we’ll mess up sports just as badly. In a perverted sense it’s kind of com­ ical. Did you see the stories of how Johnson's banishment created a pall over the entire country. That, combined with the recent stunning trade of hockey idol Wayne Gretsky. is responsible for a sort of gloom hanging over Canada? If it wasn't so pathetic it would be laughable. Do wc really take sports so seriously that a trade or the suspension of a misguided athlete be enough to cast a gloom o-.cr us? Nuclear war. pollution, or a sinking economy cast glooms. Whether Wayne Gretsky plays for Ed­ monton or Los Angeles docs not. It is guaranteed no sleep will be lost over whether or not Ben Johnson is ever seen on a track again. What has the world come to when it seems more concerned with the United States beating those nasty brutes with the CCCP stamped across their chest than with some of the real problems facing civilization. Sports is finished as an escape valve. Welcome to the real world, guys. Granted, it is possible the media was pan of the problem at the Olympics. Was it a case of having Ben Johnson rammed down our throats like it or not, or was it the single biggest news event to come out of the Olympics? Docs the public have a taste for the underside of Johnson-like stories or is it NBC telling us we can either watch what they feel like showing us, or turn the dial to Green Acres and the Monkees on WTBS? Was Louganis, Abbott and JoynerKersee forsaken for more juicy pieces on rampant drug use, fight-fixing con­ troversies, and the blatant politics of the Olympics? It’s possible. The media is far from being perfect. But while the media isn’t totally guiltless in perpetuating the overem­ phasis of sports, I believe people’s perception of the goal of athletics is ter­ ribly out of kilter, and is sinking faster than Ben Johnson’s chances of making the cover of a Wheaties box. The Olympics showed that quite clearly. Wc have this naive perception of athletics supposedly being lhe way to br­ ing countries closer together. What the Olympics does accomplish is to enable countries to get back at one another, via one route or another, for political differences. Foremost, however, the Olympics act as a perfect mirror for the world. The problems of the world arc reflected in sports. Maybe in another four years this won’t be so. Maybe by then world conflicts can be kept out of the sports arena. Maybe in another four years my at­ titude will be different. Maybe I’ll have the ability to overlook the wrongness of Ben Johnson. Maybe 1 can turn the other cheek to corrupt boxing judges. I hope not. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 6, 1988 —- Page 9 Spartan, Wolverine fans gear up for Saturday’s football clash Local attorney all U-M ‘maize & blue’ Richardsons delight in ‘green & white’ by Elaine Gilbert There always seems to be a lot of hype in Barry County between collegiate football fans as the annual gridiron showdown between Michigan State University and University of Michigan approaches. However, at the Richardson residence the enthusiasm they display for Michigan State never seems to wane. Driving past the Richardson's Hastings home at 1820 Heath Rd. gives a clue to their impassioned school spirit. A green and white MSU flag flutters from the top of a flag pole, specially built by Bart Richardson, in the center of the front lawn. Inside, the family has an entire room devoted to MSU memorabilia. And a visitor might find Bart, Doris and son Beu all wear­ ing Michigan State sweatshirts of varying designs. The Richardsons have had season tickets to MSU football games since 197<S. They’ve kept the same stadium seats every year because they enjoy the other season ticketholders around them even though the location of the seats are not the best, Doris said. When Michigan State plays away from Lan­ sing there's no less hurrah for the Richard­ sons. They keep tabs on the play-by-play at home and Doris keeps the entire neighborhood informed of every MSU touchdown. Everytime MSU scores. Doris graps a big antique scboolbell and clangs it outdoors for all to hear, especially U-M fans who reside nearby. Ringing the bell for MSU successes has become a tradition at the Richardson home, she said. Bart bought the bell for her and it is kept on its own special stand in the living room right by the front door so it’s handy for Doris to grab on her way out the door. The Richardsons have many friends who are U-M fans and Doris said, “We keep up a friendly kind.of rivalry.'' First to their home usually ex­ press surpise when they enter the Richard­ son’s bathroom on the main level. The entire room is decorated in green and white with MSU accessories. The bathroom decor includes a green and white MSU pennant, a Michigan State wastebasket, green towels, green carpet on a section of the wall, a green and white fabric duck, a cross-stitch picture of MSU’s Spartan mascot, another green and while cross-stitch picture, a green and white stained glass pla­ que. framed sketches of MSU campus scenes and, of course, an MSU toilet seat. All of the Richardson’s University of Michigan friends joke and say, ‘We’re not go­ ing to the bathroom at your house, or 'we’ll use the bathroom upstairs,' laughs Doris. “We get a lot of kidding from our U-M friends and from friends from Indiana vho are as fanatic as we are.” Bart did all of the green and white decorating, she said. Some of the items were given to lhe family, others were gradually ac­ quired by lhe Richardsons over the years and some belong to Ben. The decision to decorate the bathroom with Michigan State paraphernalia evolved after the family decided they wanted “a room that was MSU,” Doris said. They rejected the liv­ ing room as a target and nominated the bathroom on the basis that it was small and would be easy to do, she said. The family's enthusiasm for MSU has its roots from Doris’ ties to the university. Her bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees were all earned at MSU. She also is employed there. Doris is the acting director of Cooperative Extension home economics at MSU. ■— by Steve Vedder Ben Richardson (left), shown with his parents, Doris and Bart, is ready to hoist the Michigan State University flag that is a traditional part of the scenery In front of their Hastings home. Bart, a Consumers Power Co. lighting con­ sultant for the southern region, said he has always been an MSU fan, tracing his interest in the university to the days when he took field trips there as a Springport high school student. The Richardson’s MSU spirit “has grown over lhe years as our relationship with the school gets stronger." Doris said. Son Ben, a Hastings'High School senior, ~ will soon give that link some stronger cement. Bart and Doris are excited that Ben has chosen MSU as the university where he will enroll next year. And they are especially pleased and proud that he has been invited to attend the Honors College there. As the conversation flows back to football, the Richardsons said they are not at all discouraged by the Spartan gridders’ first three losses of the season, pointing out the team when Michigan State won the Big Ten Championship a year ago, it had a 1-2 record going into conference games. “No one really thought we would repeat last year’s success, said Doris. The Spartans have lost three defensive starters, Heisman trophy candidate Lorenzo White and its highly esteemed defensive coordinator. Bart declined to make a public prediction of Lhe outcome of this Saturday’s face-off. But you can bet the family will be rooting with all their energies. Last year’s winning season has many warm memories for the Richardsons. They even traveled to the Rose Bowl game to put their full thrust behind the Spartans. The family was delighted to see that once inside the Rose Bowl stadium, spectators looked like a sea of green and white. During the Rose Bowl parade. Doris said an experience “more thirlling than the game” was when MSU’s marching band stopped and played State’s anthem in front of the bleachers where they had been sitting. Their cheers for MSU goes far beyond foot­ ball games, Doris said. “There’s something about football that is more than football to the whole university.” The sport helps mak students feel they are a »- part of the university and a football game is a good vehicle to show loyalty to the university, she continued. For the Richardsons, shouting ‘hip, hip, hurray’ for the team also means applause for the school’s academic programs and impor­ tant contributions. “The athletic competition is a lot of fun and creates a lot of interest and attention," Bart said, “and while Michigan State has more than its share of trophies, the test of lhe true stature of a school or university is not in how many football games its athletes win or how many famous graduates it has, but in the even­ tual benefit to society it accomplishes. “MSU has demonstrated this in many ways, such as in its animal and plant science research, which has improved food produc­ tion and helped reduce starvation worldwide; through its medical school graduates, he said noting that MSU is the only university in the nation with three medical schools (Human Medicine, Nursing and Veterinary Medicine); through medical research (like the cure for one form of cancer) and through the record number of Rhoades scholars it has graduated. "The other university of Michigan, in Ann Arbor, and the rest of the Big Ten schools, also have many significant contributions to the welfare of society and the advancement of science and technology. "And the University of Indiana can boast of Bobby Knight’s navel, and extensive vocabulary, both of which have oeen generously exhibited to the world,” Bart said. Laying humor aside, he added, "we in the Midwest are extremely fortunate to have so many great universities to choose from. I would be happy to have Ben choose any of them for his education.” The Richardsons are quite ecumenical in their football cheering. "We even root for U-M when they’re not playing MSU,” Doris said. And, who knows? Someday, there just might be a maize and blue flag flying next to the Richardson’s Spartan banner because Ben hopes to attend University of Michigan’s Law School after he graduates from MSU. ---- U---- u----- U----- *.----- .----- 1----- 1 j 4hiii4ii Over the Hill Gang Ths Hastings County Club’s Over-The HIII gang: (front row left to right) P.Hodges, H.Bottcher. D.Loranger, H.Burke, J.Burkholder, R.losty, J. Echtinaw, J.Lubienlecki, C.Rothers, D.Gavss, G.Bauer, A.Bateman. R.FIora, H.Stanlake, D.Hall, M.Pearson, L.Lang, R.Jacobs, G.Youngs (second row) J.Kennedy, M.Dorman. H.Smith, D.Goodyear, J.Hopklns, W.CIark. D.FIsher, G.Etter. H.Buerge, C.Morey, W.Pierce. D.Jarman (top row) J.Mulllgan, G.Lawrence. W.Hubbell, L.Perry. Mike McPhillips sat behind his spacious of­ fice desk, attempting to feed his five-month old son Michael Jr. while at the same explain­ ing his twenty-year loyalty to the University of Michigan. McPhillips, a Hastings attorney, was saying that while most of his family tilted toward the Maize and Blue, there were doubts about his five-year old step-son Christopher, who seemed at limes to lean toward that “other" university in East Lansing. McPhillips* wife Laurie was also in the of­ fice, along with Christopher and her other son, eight-year old Nick. The boys apparently could have cared less as to what was being said, choosing instead to explore the cluttered confines of lhe office. Suddenly, from under McPhillp’s desk there came the cry of an offended voice. “I hate Michigan State.” screeched Christopher, rising from behind the desk. "I like Michigan, not Michigan State.” So goes life in the McPhillips household. McPhillips says he has been a Wolverine fan since listening to the late Michigan broad­ caster Bob Ufer do a Michigan-Minnesota game in 1969. “He impressed me so much dial 1 wanted to hear him again the next week," says McPhillips. "Il just went from there." McPhillips won't be listening to any radio this Saturday. He’ll be one of 104,000 spec­ tators crammed into Michigan Stadium as the Wolverines battle arch-rival Michigan State. A season-ticket holder since 1981. McPhillips and his wife have missed only two home games in seven seasons. He says he expects the Wolverines, off to a mediocre 2-2 start this fall, to avenge last year’s 17-11 mishap at Michigan State. After Iasi season’s Big Ten championship and Rose Bowl win, the Spartans have fallen on hard times, going winless in their first four contests of 1988. McPhillips has few doubts as to the out­ come of Saturday’s game. He is predicting a 35-14 Wolverine thumping, a key victory which will propel lhe team into action on New - Year’s Day. “Michigan is going to the Rose Bowl this year," McPhillips promises. “They have an awesome team. Michigan has an offense capable of scoring against anybody. Their defense is strong and people aren’t going to score many points against them.” McPhillps attended last year’s brutal upset at Spartan Stadium and has a vested interest in wanting to see Wolverine fans regain bragg­ SCOREBOARD Fall Women’s Volleyball M^jor League WL Pages/Blairs.................................................... 10-2 Livestock........................................................... 8-1 Ink Spots............................................................ 8-4 Stevies Angels................................................. 7-2 Satellites............................................................ 4-5 Burkeys Babes................................................. 3-9 Coves..................................................................3-6 Hastings Bowl................................................ 1-11 Minor League Spykers..............................................................9-3 Andrus............................................................... 6-5 Hastings Mutual.............................................. 5-7 Delongs Bait/Tackle.......................................5-7 McDonalds........................................................3-9 Hastings maize and blue fan Michael McPhillips displays some Michigan artifacts In his office. McPhillips is a Michigan football season-ticket holder who has missed only two home games since 1981. ing rights for another year. “It’s maybe our last game there,” he says of the trip to East Lansing. "We were treated shabbily, I make no bones about that. We took a lot of abuse from the fans. “It’s an event, a game. Sure, we’d like to win, but it’c not the end of the world if we lose." McPhillips admits the game means a year long worth of needling Spartan fans — if, of course, the Wolverines win. A loss means taking flak for 12 months. “You go down to Rotary Monday and you’ll find me taking care of each Michigan State fan down there," he vows, climbing out on the proverbial limb. Taking abuse isn’t new to McPhillips as he lived in Lansing from 1969-72 and then from 1974-80. He worked in Lansing while atten­ ding Cooley Law School. Back in those days, however, he didn’t have many close friends who touted the Green and White. “1 wasn’t as vocal as I am now. and I didn’t have as many close friends, the associates I have now,” he says. “It’s not like the number of people 1 come in contact with now.” Like any loyal fan of any sports-minded university, McPhillps has adorned parts of his office and home with Michigan decorations. His 24x24-foot garage is painted half maize and half blue while it also has two large block Ms painted on it. "People ask if the M means McPhillps or Michigan," he says. "No doubt about it, it’s Michigan." The McPhillips’ mailbox is painted maize and blue while the bathroom is decked out in a maize and blue motif. , In the family room, a mantle is bulging with hats, cups, flags, pictures, and a flyswatter used for "flies. Buckeyes, Spartans and other obnoxious pests.” His office is littered with Michigan basket­ balls, cups, hats, cards, key chains and numerous other Wolverine novelties. One of McPhillips’ prouder items is a stuffed gopher holding an Minnesota pennant given to him by members of the Barry County Sheriff com­ memorating the Golden Gophers’ 20-17 upset win in 1986. There is little doubt McPhillips is a Wolverine fanatic. "Oh yes, absolutely,” he says. In addition to attending all Michigan foot­ ball games, McPhillps makes a handful of trips to Crisler Arena for a handful of basket­ ball games. But it’s football that links McPhillips to Michigan. He Credits Ufer, Wolverine grid coach Bo Schembechler, and Sullivan Award winner Jim Abbott, a former Wolverine who despite pitching with one arm, was a first round draft choice of the California Angels, what the university is all about. "I liked Ufer’s enthusiasm, his outlook and his every bit of effort,” says McPhillips. “I like people who give you all their effort, even if they don’t succeed." HYAA grid teams undefeated The Hastings Youth Athletic Associations seventh and eighth grade team has 2-0-2 season record. The team is led by quarterback Brad Gee and running backs Ryan Martin, Bryan Sherry and Shane Horan. The team is averaging 268 total yards per game. The fifth and sixth grade team has a season record of 4-0-0. The team is led by quarter­ back Cole Bowen and running backs Robert Wager. Brian Stahlman and Dan Sherry. The team's defense has allowed only 12 points all season. The offense has averaged 22 points per game. Both teams play again Oct. 8 and Oct. 22, behind the Roll-A-Rama. Game time is 12 noon. Hastings JV eagers drop to 1-8 The Hastings junior varsity basketball team lost a pair of games to Marshall 55-43 and Coldwater 24-13. Against Marshall, Cindy Purgiel had 15 points and eight rebounds and Jennifer McKeough 10 points to lead Hastings. In lhe Coldwater game, Jenny Balderson had four points. Hastings is now 1-8 overall and 1-4 in the Twin Valley. Saxons seventh in league jamboree Hastings slipped to seventh in Monday's third Twin Valley golf jamboree. The Saxons shot a 353 in the third of four meets. Lakeview, last year’s state champs, finished second behind Hillsdale. The Spar­ tans shot a 331 and the Hornets a 321. After lhe three matches, Hillsdale leads the overall standings and Lakeview is in second. Hastings is third. Derek Ferris led Hastings with an 85. Jamie Garrett fired an 88, Tim Atkinson a 90 and Jamie Brown a 90. The Saxons knocked off Ionia 172-173 in a dual meet last week. Atkinson shot a 40 while Ferris chipped in a 41, Garrett a 45 and Bret Laubaugh a 46. Hastings also beat Lakewood 157-178 in another dual meet last week. Brown's 37 look meet honors while Jeff Schavan shot a 39, Garren a 40, and Atkinson and Chad Dockter 41s. Eight grade eagers lose to Woodland The Hastings eighth grade basketball team lost to Woodland 24-20 last week. Anne Endsley had six points and Malyka DeGoa had five for Hastings. The team also lost io Gull Lake 42-31. End­ sley had 12 points and 10 rebounds in that game. Hastings golfer Derek Ferris lead the team In the latest Twin Valley jamboree. ' �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 6. 1988 Bowling results Rowlerellcs Three Ponies Tack 115; O’Dells 10'/.-5'4; Nashville Auto 10-6; River Bend Travel 9-7; Brittens 8-8; Heckers 8-8; Kents 8-8; Thor­ napple Manor 8-8; D.J. Electric 614-9'4; Hastings Bowl 6-10; Good Time Pizza 6-10; Flex Fab 5-11. High Games and Series - M. Scramlin 192-559; S. VanDcnburg 198-512; H. Cocncn 179-476: T. Christopher 162-473; S. Drake 171-496: L. Elliston 179-481; J. Elliston 162-469; N. Perry 172: C. Brown 190; E. Duinham 173; E. Ulrich 163; D. Bums 163: J. Doster 160; R. Murphy 163; J. Vaughn 172; J. Appleman 189; K. Mai I iso n 166; J. Richardson 172; C Miller 166; T Decker 152. Sunday Night Mixed White Lightning 17-3; Get Along Gang 16-4; Family Force 15-5: Hooter Crew 14-6; Greenbacks 13-7; Ogdenites 12-8; Pin Busters 12-8; Sandbaggers 11-9; Gutter­ dusters 10-10; Guys & Gals 9-11; Quality Spirits 8-12; L’s & J’s 8-12; Really Rottens 714-12'4; Alley Cats 7-13; Detroiters 7-13; Misfits 7-13; Chug-a-Lugs 5-15; Mas & Pas 1'4-18'4. D. Montague 100 pins over average 246-510. Womens High Game and Series - P. Lake 176; M. Snyder 196-528; V. Miller 167; S. Ncymciycr 150; M. Curtis 183; J. Ogden 173; J. Ogden 181; D. Oliver 199; B. Moody 206-556. L. Tilley 175. Mens High Game and Series - R. Snyder 177; B. Drayton 195; B. Miller 190-509; R. Ogden 192-510; R. Ogden 212-518; C. Penn­ ington 200; E. Bchmdl 193; J. Woodard 185; D. Warren 191; B. Ray 167; D. Oliver 164; R. Linic 181; W. Hass 197. Thursday Angels Outward Appearance 15-5; McDonalds II 13-7; Stefanos 12'4-7'4; Clays Dinner Bell 12-8; Hastings Bowl 11'4-8'4; Guekcs Market 7-13; Hickory Inn 5-3; McDonalds 11 16 4Good Games and Series - B. Cantrell 163; J. Connor 143; E. Moore 156; V. Haas 184-502; C. Burpee 166; L. Aspinall 172446; K. Bclson 157; L. Hutchins 145; P. Miller 166476; S. Rise 164; R. Hiiight 173465; N. McDonald 169. Contratulations to D. Svoboda 200-200-544; D. Syndcr 201-539. Thursday Twisters Andrus 18-2; Art Meade 14-6; Gcukcs Market 13-7; Century 21 11-9; Bowman Refrigeration 10-10; Goodwill Dairy 8-12: Hastings Bowl 8-12: B.D.S. Inc. 7-13: Hastings Mutual 6-14; Alley Cats 6-14. High Games - A. Czindcr 150; D. Keech 126; B. Bowman 161; P. Arends 153; A. Tubbs 143; D. Carpenter 111; J. Gasper 186; J. Conner 136; S. Wright 178. High Series - C. Fuhr 159-431; L. Colvin 166-468; D. Catlin 192-450; M. Snyder 158-443; B. Krukc 152-409; D. Bartimus 180-492: L. Barnum 181-482; D. Bolthousc 146-410: L. Myers 171-463; B. Steele 166-437; P. Guy 170-476. Wednesday P.M. Art Meade 11-5; Mace's Pharmacy 11-1; Gillons Const. 10-6; M & M’s 10-6; Cast Offs 10-6: Nashville Locker 8-8; Valley Real­ ty 7-9; Handy's Shirts 7-5; Lifestyles 6-10; Varney’s Stables 5-11; Friendly Home Parties 5-11; DeLong’s Bail 2-14. High Games and Series - S. VanDcnburg .............. 215-544; J. McMillon 180-520; L. Yoder 187-519; B. Blakely 177491; E. Mcsecar 189489; J. Arquilla 194463; O. Gillons 168471; N. Hummel 167450; A. Perez 167441; A. Gillons 169424; B. Miner 156419; J. Gardner 166438; T. Owens 152-364; T. Weeks 134-388; _______ D.__________ Lawrence 131-355; P. Castleberry 157; D. Brewer 151; S. Knickerbocker 150; P. Frederickson 166; N. Houghtai in 136. Monday Mixers Cinder Drugs 14-2; Pioneer Apartments 11-5; Dewey:. Auto Body 11-5; Michclob 11-5; Hastings Bowl 10-6; Miller Real Estate 9-7; Andrus of Hastings 9-7; Miller Carpeting 8-8; Girrbachs 7-9; Hastings Flower Shop 6-10; Hastings Bowl & Lounge 6-10; Music Center 6-10; Friends 6-10; Superior Seafoods 5-11; Sir N Her 5-11; Burger King 4-12. High Gaines and Series - M. Bennett 168487; E. Ulrich 164; B. Hathaway 168; B. Eckert 176; F. Schneider 165; M. Mercer 174; R. Perry 168; D. Larsen 177; F. Girrbach 168; M. Moore 158; B. Cuddahec 171; M. Snyder 187; K. Bigelow 185: Y. Markley 165; M. Matson 168; B. Jones 194-465; P. Keeler 141; L. Hause 143; J. Hamilton 167; B. Psalmonds 155. Thursday A.M. Slow Pokes 16; Quest Marks 16; Thornap­ ple Manor 15; Kloostermans 14; Bosleys 12; Nash Locker II; Varneys 10; Hummers 10; Northland Apt. 9'4; Kreative Korners 8; Barlow Florist 8; Kaiser Seed 8; Stardusters 7; Wcltons 7; Silk Screen 5'4; Leftovers 5. Good Games - K. Forman 175: M. Snvdcr 184; C. Stuart 165: S. Mogg 175; I. McKcough 155; O. Gillons 178; B. Moody 187; 1. Sccbcc 163; D. Hammond 132; S. Brimmer 163; S. Montague 123: J. Mead 151; P. Godbcy 159; A. Welton 155; S. Hustwick 147; G. Scobey 150. High Series and Games - A. Allen 199-504; A. Eaton 157-428; P. Croninger 152-418; M. Steinbrcckcr 144419; C. Ben­ ner 147424; A. Lieb 148-385. Tuesday Night Mixed Formula Realty 14-6. Marsh’s 12'4-7'4. Simply Nuts 12-8. River Bend Travel 11-9. Lewis Realty 11-9. CJ’s 11-9. Consumer’s Concrete 10-10. B&J Glass 9'4-10'4, Varney’s Stables 9-11. Southern Michigan Trappers 8-12. Drake's 6-14. Variety Shoppe 6-14. Men’s High Games and Series - D. Endres 192. G. Hause 191. N. Sinclair 191. Mike Davis 189-502. B. Madden 185-535. D. Castelcin 175. R. Thompson 174. T. Kidder 167. P. Anderson 169. D. Johnson 164. K. Wood 164. R. Sanlnoccncio 159. Women’s High Games and Series - E. Johnson 203. B. Wilkins 192-501. F. Ruthruff 185-527. N. Perry 168. D. Castelcin 163. S. Thompson 162. J. Eaton 153. Splits converted - B. Wilkins 5-6-10. T. Curtis 5-7. D. Kcast 2-7-10. M. Davis 7-10. K. Wood 5-7. J. Madden 7-10. D. Castelcin 6-10. Hastings Mutual Insurance retirees reunite Employees who retired from Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. gathered there Tuesday for a reunion organized by company officials. They mingled with current employees, visited with each other, ate lunch together, had sort of a show-and-tell of their craft projects and joined the entire work force for entertainment by the Unique Washtub Trio. A year later, police pleased with bust Hastings Mfg. Co. Sprikers 69; M & M Construction 78'4; Viking 79; Office 61; Chrome Room 46: Machine Room 26'4. High Games and Series- R. Morgan 214-533; J Smith 530; W. Beck 516; K. Bushee 513; A. Morgan 513. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk At 5 a.m. on a cold Thursday morning last October, 42 law enforcement officials Detective Sgt. Keo DeMott, of the Barry hit the streets. The operation officially began Oct. 1, 1986, when one of the two female Armed with arrest warrants, lhe four-person teams combed the area, knocking on doors, awakening sleepers and making arrests. Working quickly, by 8:30 a.m., 21 surprised men and women were in custody at lhe Barry County Sheriff’s Department Hastings Mfg. Co. Viking 99'4. M&M Construction 88. Of­ fice 84. Sprikers 76. Chrome Room 66. Machine Rcxim 36'4. High Games and Series - W. Beck 202-217-587; B. Ludcschcr 202-214-562; M O'Donnell 202-547; C. Sheldon 532; R. Dawe 205; S. Cohoon 209. awaiting arraignment on a variety of drag-related charges. Land Master offers an extraordinary array of loan and payment options. Your loan can be tailored for your needs today—and adjusted later when and if you choose. Country Home Loan Mortgages are available at competitive rates with loan terms as long as 30 years. Fixed rate loans are available for up to 20 years. BUYING OR REFINANCING YOUR HOME? 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On her first night on the job, DeMott took one of the officers for a nighttime drive expressed satisfaction with the $20,000 tiiroughout the area to familiarize her with the surroundings. operation that led to 25 convictions. "We got 25 out of 26," said Hastings Police Chief Dan Furniss, who joined the After that, she was on her own. Though police targeted Tyden Park and people who sat on the juries of these cases, of how much they appreciated something like this being done in Barry County," said SPECIAL NOTICE We have resigned from board positions at Michigan Farmers’ Hall of Fame as of October 4, 1988. Mike Shilling Earl Reid Gilbert Cockroft Pat Armour Butch Lincoln Tom Guthrie • NOTICE • TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY. MICHI­ GAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: ORDINANCE NO. 5 Lock in a lower interest rate if rates go down, or cover," DeMott said. "One of our favorite places to meet was a cemetery." "We tried to keep the purchases small, so that with the funds available, we could make MEANS YOU CAN: Adjust other attributes of your loan, or All of the above and more! "It was difficult meeting with your undercover officers and not blowing their the most purchases possible. were made last fall. "We've got several compliments from Change from an Adjustable to a Fixed Rate Mortgage, or Renegotiate the timing or frequency of when payments purchases or other transactions. The buys ranged from two purchases of imitation substances to one $100 transaction for were kept small to allow officers to make Though authorities earned 25 convictions, LOANS made 16 cocaine buys and 30 marijuana Finding places to meet secretly was difficult. caught in the biggest undercover drag operation in the history of Barry County. Beginning in October 1986, Operation HADE (Hastings Area Drag Enforcement) police said they're equally pleased with the support the public has given since the arrests • • • • • • would eventually be 46 separate drug transactions. Over the next 12 months, lhe two women as possible to get them to lhe crime lab," DeMott said. could be during the day," DeMott said. "One lime, the sheriff stopped at a cemetery and a "The real lest is how you do in court. If Much can change from the day you take out a mortgage to the day you pay it off. That’s why Farm Credit developed LandMasler Convertible Loans. They make it possible for farmers to redesign their loans anytime they want for Just a small fee. Now this same great flexibility is available to everyone who qualifies for an FCS Country Home Loan. undercover officers made the first of what over drags and collect more money to make purchases. "We tried, when they made a drug purchase, to get the drags from them as soon one-half gram of cocaine. you put in all the work and end up with not guilties, it isn’t worth it," he said. FOR com HOME LOANS! County Sheriffs Department. "That makes you feel pretty good." Four more arrested in the next two days brought lhe total to 25 people who had been operation when he became police chief in December 1986. now: land!,uster convertibility Folks who gathered for the periodic get-together include (seated, from left) Jean Ziegler, Hertha Walliczek, Julia Smith, Hazel Shipp, Jo Vanderwater, Charlotte Berry, (second row) Dorothy Jones, Dorothy Karrar, Druzilla Powell, Hazel Conyer, Maxine Rothfuss, Emma Jane Ingram, Hazel Thoriey, Gladys Wingeier, (back row) Thelma Francisco, Elizabeth Parker, Bob Stanley, Frank Rothfuss, V.G. Thoriey and Maurice Ingram. Amendment to the National Electrical Code 1984 Edition; Boca Basic Building Code 1984 Edition; and Boca Basic Mechanical Code 1984 Edition of Ordinance No. 5 of the Township of Hope. The Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan ORDAINS: (1) That the sections pertaining to the National Electrical Code 1984 Edition; Boca Basic Building Code 1984 Edition; and Boca Basic Mechanical Code 1984 Edition are hereby repealed. Ordinance No. 5 is hereby amended to read as follows: Pursuant to the provisions of Act 230 of 1972, As Amended, and in particular Sections 8 and 9, the Township of Hope hereby elects to adopt by reference the National Electrical Code 1987 Edition; Boca Basic Building Code 1987 Eoition; and Boca Basic Mechanical Code 1987 edition, and to enforce the same within the Township limits. Moved by Shirley Case, supported by Meryl Peake that the above Ordinance be adopted as read. YEAS: Peake. Tack. Case, Baker. Hine. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. I, Shirley R. Case, Township Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hope Township Board on September 12. 1988. Shirley R. Case, Hope Twp. Clerk certain area bars and restaurants as places where drug deals were believed to take place, no specific individuals were targeted, Furniss and DeMott said. "We briefed them on the names of people we thought were dealing in the area," he said. "A lot of times they were introduced to other individuals who were selling drags by their first contact" During the course of the investigation, DeMott, Wood and Furniss had regular contact with the undercover officers to turn Another hardship of running an undercover suspects, appearing to be friendly, and then springing an arrest "It not only makes you angiy that you get caught, but it makes you angry because I betrayed you,” DeMott said. "You have to be careful you don’t build the friendship up too much, because then you have entrapment" Even the remainder of the local police agencies were kept in the dark for most of the year-long operation. "Because of the safety of the undercover officers, we needed to keep as close-knit as possible," Furniss said. During the year-long investigation, knowledge of the operation was limited to DeMott Furniss, Bany County Sheriff Dave Wood and then-Hastings Mayor William Cook. Later, Undersheriff Jim Orr and See YEAR LATER, page 13 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 6, 1988 — Page 11 fumohedby.. Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. Health bill passes; holds tax implications Central Elementary students can take a walk across country Central Elementary students can take a walk across the United States with little effort now that they have a map of lhe country painted on the pavement south of the school. Mothers Cindy Cove and Martha Edger voluntarily painted the brightly colored map for lhe students. Cove (shown here) points out Nebraska to (from left) Mindy Cason. Sarah Hayes. Charlie Cove and Joe Edger. Youngsters at the school will be able Io test their knowledge of the states. It they can name all 50, they will be enrolled in the Nifty Fifty's Club. And students who can name all 50 states and the Capitols, will receive additional recognition. Medicare health benefits will be substantial­ ly expanded in 1989 and subsequent years as a result of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act recently signed by President Reagan. While the act is designed to protect older Americans and the disabled from the exten­ sive costs of hospitalization and treatment for serious illnesses, it also has tax implications for certain individuals. All individuals who are eligible for Medicare and pay federal income taxes will have to pay a "supplement premium,’’ or sur­ tax, on their federal tax liability from tax year 1989 on. The amount of the premium in­ creases each year from 1989 through 1993. There is a ceiling on the premium to limit the amount that each individual must pay. The ceiling will increase from $800 per person in 1989 to $1,050 in 1993. For example, in 1989 the surtax is $22.50 for each $150 of income tax liability, with a maximum $800 surtax per person. A married couple eligible for Medicare with $51,910 in taxable income, after deductions and exemptions, would pay approximately $10,667 in federal income tax in 1989. Their supplemental premium would be about $800 per person, or $1,600 total, which is the maximum. A single individual eligible for Medicare who received $25,000 in net taxable income would pay about $4,680 in federal income tax. His or her supplemental Medicare premium would be $702 in 1989. Because the surtax is linked to income tax liability, taxpayers affected by the Medicare act would be well-advised to review their tax status. Many tax professionals are recommen­ ding that their clients position some of their savings in safe, tax-free investments to avoid added tax liability. The Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act will cover unlimited hospitalization after an annual deductible has been met. The old law required individuals to share costs after 60 days in the hospital, and coverage ended after 150 days. LAKE ODESSA, Alma Ginger retired Oct. 1 from her employment with the State of Michigan. A resident of Woodland, she had worked for the state in the income tax department, when she retired after a little more than 21 years. The Women’s Fellowship of the Con­ gregational Church had as one of their fun­ draising projects, a Meijers community din­ ner parly Thursday evening at the church din­ ing room and reported all tickets were sold. DECISIONS! DECISIONS! When you don't know where to tum, National Bank of Hastings can point you in the right direction. A The roads that lead to financial security can be paved with uncertainty, if you don’t have the knowledge and insight to make the right decisions. Our experienced staff can help you map out a smart route for ycur money, and offer some sound financial advice that you can take to the bank. Why not call us or stop in for all the information? Covered medical service, such as physician and outpatient services, will also increase beginning in January 1990. Further, in 1991 Medicare will pay 50 percent of most outpa­ tient prescription drug costs, and the percen­ tage covered will increase in subsequent years. - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Company Close Change — AT&T 26 Ameritech 93’/. —’/. Bristol Meyers 437. + 7i Chrysler 24’/. + 17. CMS Energy 227. + 7. Coca Cola 427. —7. Detroit Edison 15’/. + ’/. Dow Chemical 88’/. + 3’/. Exxon 44 —’/. Ford 51’/. + ’/< Gencorp 207. +1 General Motors 75 + 17i — Hastings Mfg. 337. IBM 1147. + 17. JCPenney 507. + 7i Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. 85*/. + 7. — Kellogg Co. 62’/. McDonalds 47’/. + •/. Proctor & Gamble 797. + 17. — Sears 37’/. S.E. Mich. Gas 20 Upjohn 307. —7i Gold $398.50 + 2.75 Silver 6.25 + .12 Dow Jones 2102.06 + .20 Volume 158,718. continued from page 7 Prizes were awarded during the evening. The Lakewood area Choral Society began its new season on Oct. 3 at Lakewood High School with Robert C. Oaster and Dana Wall as directors. Celia Demond is the choir ac­ companist. Rehearsals are held the first and third Mondays of the month. Voters of the Lakewood school district were surprised at the large turnout for voting on the proposed school bond issue. The “no's” won, but the “yes’s” were disap­ pointed because despite much advertising and contacting of individuals the vote lost. In the dining room of the First Congrega­ tional Church, the Women’s Fellowship of the First Congregational Church met Wednesday for their first fall meeting. A salad luncheon was held at 12 p.m., hosted by the directors and officers. After the business meeting, an installation of officers for the coming year was held. Doris Huyck and Laurel Garlinger were elected co-presidents; Marjorie Erickson and Loma Durkee, co-vice presidents; Doris McCaul, secretary; and Marcia Raffler, treasurer. Directors are Alice Bulling, Betty Carey, Roberta Manley and Maxine Torrey. The Women’s Fellowship of the First Con­ gregational Church will hold their meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m. in the church dining room. The program, "Feeding the Five Thousand," will be given by Clara French. Following the business meeting, refreshments will be served by Mildred Sensiba and Mary Herbert. The West Central Association of Congregational Church Women will be held in Frankfort on Oct. 19. • NOTICE • Absentee Ballots Special School Election - OCTOBER 24, 1988 - ATIONAL ANK of Available at the Hastings Area Schools Administration Office, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. Call or write for applica­ tions for absent voters ballot. Final applica­ tion date October 22,1988, 2:00 p.m. Patricia L Endsley, Secretary Hastings Area School District Board of Education ASTINGS ^W»st Slate at Broadway / Member FDIC All Deposits Insured „ • NOTICE • Up lo StOO,000.00 TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND Notice is hereby given: The Charter Town­ ship of Rutland, Planning and Zoning Board will be conducting a Public Hearing. where: The Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml when: October 11,1988, at 7:30 p.m. purpose: Fourth quarterly meeting for the year of 1988. At lhe above time and place, all interested persons, will be given an opportunity to be heard. Bernard Hammond Building Admin. Rutland Charter Township Happy 30th Birthday Darrell Grinnell Tee Hee 30 30 Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL September 12. 1988 Common Council met in regular session on Mon­ day. September 12. 1988. in the City Council Chambers. Hostings. Michigan at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding. Present ot roll call were members: Cusack. Jasperse, Miller, Spencer, Walton. White. Campbell. Moved by Cusack, supported by Miller that the excuse of Gordon Fuhr be approved. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by White that the minutes of the August 22, meeting be approved as reod, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Invoices read: AIS Const. $7,609.83; Arens Ex­ cavating $11,063.00; Britten Concrete $11,620.00; Coppan Oil Co. $5,319.59; Deloitte, Haskins & Sells $6,500; Haviland Products Co. $2,253.55; Raymer $1,691.00; Rowen and Blair $2,461.80; Williams & Works $1,070.72; Wolverine $1,712.55. Moved by White, supported by Cusock, that the above Invoices be approved os read. Yeas: Camp­ bell. White, Walton, Spencer, Miller. Jasperse, Cusock. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Jasperse that the request from the JEDC to transfer $12,000 to the Barry County Treasurer as budgeted be approved. Yeas: Cusock, Jasperse, Miller, Spencer, Walton. White, Campbell. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that the letter dated September 7; 1968 from the City of Wyoming, thanking the City for their support to br­ ing professional baseball to West Michigan be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Cusock that the letter from the National Bank of Hastings, dated August 31, 1988 concerning the closing of W. State St. from Broadway to Church for summerfest be referred to the Street Committee 1o get with the Summerfest Committee and the Chief of Police to work out. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Walton that the letter from Rod Tietz requesting the City to pick up two years of his military time and one year with lhe Barry County Sheriffs Department toward his retirement be referred to the Finance Committee. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusock that lhe letter doled September 9, from the Depart­ ment of Commerce concerning the Clinton Street Project Grant for $33,330 be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Campbell that the recommendation of the Public Safety Commit­ tee to allow the young peoples request to park on the South side of State St. from Church to Broad­ way no later than 2 a.m. be allowed. They must stay on lhe sidewalk and not be in the street or an their cats. They wiil police themselves, and the Ci­ ty will put trash containers out for them to use. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Mayor Gray asked Councilman Spencer the status of the downtown assessment and he stated lhe matter is at the attorneys. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that the minutes of the September 6. Planning Commis­ sion meeting be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that the resolution certifying compliance with the pro­ visions of the United States Code In establishing an updated National Functional Classification System for the City of Hastings be approved. This deter­ mines how much money the City gets bock on Ma­ jor and Local Streets. Yeas: Campbell, White, Walton, Spencer, Miller, Jasperse. Cusock. Ab­ sent: Fuhr. Carried. Councilman Campbell stated that the street pro­ jects are looking good and there ore more schedul­ ed for the spring. Councilman Miller stated that the Water 8 Sower Committee will meet prior to the next meeting on the agreement between the City and Rutland Twp. on sewer services. Ordinance *213 read. An Ordinance to change Special Assessment Interest from 6 to 8 percent. Public Hearing set for September 26, al 7:45 p.m. Councilman Cusack complimented the Director of Public Services for the good job on the True Value Parking Lot at State & Boltwood and the sidewalk at Pennock Hospital to Fish Hatchery Pork. Mayor Gray stated that the land contract hod been signed between the City and True Value and the first payment received. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that the request of Bill Gedrls President of Forest Shores Corp, for an easement along the abandon­ ed railrood right of way in SW!4 of Section 11, of Rutland Twp. be referred to the property commit­ tee. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Yvonne Markley presented a petition with 350 to 400 signatures requesting an ordinance to ban pit­ bulls In the City of Hostings. Her grandson hod been pinned to the ground by a pitbull but not injured. Moved by White, supported by Spencer that the petitions for an ordinance to ban pitbulls in the Ci­ ty be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: One. Carried. Jim and Linda Wright were present stating that their poodle hod been killed by a pitbull and show­ ed pictures of the dog. Mr. Wright stated that he hod not signed the petition, and felt that banning them was not the answer. Enforcement laws we have Is the problem. We need to give the shelter some help. There ore other dangerous dogs not just pitbulls. Yvonne Markley felt something should be done before something happens. Judy Jocinto, owner of pitbull involved in the incident stated that she felt people were mislead In signing the petitions. They were told a young child had been mauled. She stated the definition of mauled is — tom; thrown about; bruised. This Is not true. She stated that the City crews have been working in her area and they have petted her dog through the fence and It has not bit anyone. Mary Lou Gray received letter from Brenda Sherwood, Marcia In­ gram, Undo Wright, Mrs. Jack Lampko, and Mrs. Brent Markley. She hod a sample of ordinances from lhe Michigan Municipal League on dangerous and vicious dogs. Moved by Walton, supported by Miller that the dog matter be referred to the Ordinance Commit­ tee to report bock ot the next meeting. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Walton to ad­ journ info Closed Session concerning labor negotir'ion on Fire Contract. Yeos: Cusock. Miller. Spencer. Walton. White. Campbell. Nays: Jasperse. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Reconvened into open session. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that the Fire Contract be approved for three years and the Mayor authorized to sign. Yeas: Cusack. Jasperse. Miller. Spencer. Walton. White. Camp­ bell. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that Attorney Youngsma be allowed to attend the at­ torneys seminar for one day ot the Michigan Municipal League Convention with necessary ex­ penses. Yeos: Campbell. White. Walton. Spencer, Miller. Jasperse. Cusack. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Cusock, supported by Walton that the City Assessor be allowed Io attend o three day seminar in Grand Rapids, October 18-20. Yeos: Cusock, Jasperse. Miller. Spencer, Walton. White. Campbell. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Miller thot the following be appointed to serve on a Policy and Procedure Committee: Finance Committee (White will serve for Fuhr); Department Heads Mike Klovanich, Walter Meslk, Dan Furniss, Roger Carls, Sharon Vickery, Mayor Gray, and William Cusock will be chairman. Finance Committee will now become Finance and Personnel Committee. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Fire Chief Roger Carls gave a report on the Inter­ nation Association of Fire Chiefs (LAFC) held in Washington. D.C. In August. He felt It was very informative. Moved by Walton, supported by Jasperse that traffic control order *113 be approved. Stop signs io be placed on NW corner of Church & Benson and lhe SE comer of Church * Benson causing North bound & South bound traffic on N. Church to stop. Yeas: Campbell, White. Wallon, Spencer. Miller. Jasperse, Cusock. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Chief of Police Dan Furniss gave an update on the dispatch. They have met with business* on alarm changes and costs and those not in atten­ dance were contacted. A manual is being written on procedure and it will be close to October 1, for the change. The contract should be ready for ap­ proval by the next meeting of the council. Mayor Gray stated that the Barry County Equalization Report is on file at City Hall for those interested. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusock, to adjourn al 9:30 p.m. Read and approved; Mary Lou Gray, Mayor Sharon Vickery, City Clerk (10/6) State af HBcMgaa Caaateaf Barry PUBLICATION NOnCE File No. 88-1994-SE ESTATE OF JOSEPH MESSINA, Deceased. Social Security Number 384-38-0507. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On October 20. 1988, at 11:30 a.m., In the Probate Courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before the Honorable Richard H. Shaw, Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petlttgn of Jerry Relgler requesting that she be oppointed personal representative of the estate at JOSEPH MESSINA, and that the heirs at law of the Decedent by determined that the Last Will end Testament of the Decedent be admitted to Probate. Creditors are nollfed that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mall, to both the Personal Represen­ tative and to the Court on or before December 20. 1988. Notice Is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Dated: September 16, 1988 David A. Dimmers (P12793) DIMMERS & McPHILLtPS 221 South Broaday Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Jerry Relgler Personal Representative 7716 Sandra Drive Newaygo, Ml 49237 616/652-7124 (10/6) STATE OF MORGAN IN THE OBCUn* COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY File No. B5-598CH Honorable Hudson E. Deming COMERICA BANK - BATTLE CREEK formerly known as Security National Bank of Battle Creek. Plaintiff. ALAN E. CHARLES CO.. INC., GRAYDON DOSTER d/b/a Doster Lumber Co., WILLIAM J. SIMPSON. MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK. LEROY E. BLAIR. WILLIAM G. CRAWFORD. WILLIAM C. CRAWFORD and DELTON LOCOMOTIVE WORKS, INC. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE ON FORECLOSURE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that pursuant to and consistent with Supplemental Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Circuit Court for the County of Barry on the 31st day of August, 1988, In favor of Comerica Bank-Battle Creek, Plaintiff, against the above-referenced Defendants, the Barry County Sheriff shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at Public Auction to be held at the front entrance of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan, on the 10th day of November. 1988, at 9:00 o'clock In the forenoon, the following described real estate: Commencing at the Northwest 1/4 Post of Sec­ tion 19. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, Barry Township. Barry County, Michigan, thence South 00* 28* 21" W. 927.81 feet along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 19; thence North 88* 77* 15” W. 233.93 feet to the true place of beginn­ ing; thence South 03* 17' 42” W, 204.04 feet; thence North 87* 19' 52” W. 950.81 feet; thence North 00* 10* 55" W. 326.00 feet; thence North 68* 44' 05” E, 145.66 feet; thence 96.58 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, whose radius is 239.37 feel, and whose chord bears North 80* 32' E, 97.89 feet; thence South 87* 40* 05” E. 127.85 feet; thence con­ tinuing South 87* 40' 05* E. 129.16 feet; thence 95.15 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, whose radius is 125.35 feet and whose chord bears North 70* 35* 10” E. 92.88 feet; thence North 48* 50 25" E, 266.64 feet; thence 98.60 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, whose radius is 88.53 feet, and whose chord bears North 80* 44' 43” E, 93.58 feet; thence along the arc of a curve to the right, whose radius is 88.53 feet, and whose chord bears South 35* 26* 42" W. 93.58 feet; thence South 03* 32' 25" E, 329.14 feet: thence 54.91 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, whose radius is 1316.31 feet, and whose chord bears South 02* 20' 43" E, 54.90 feet to the true place of beginning. Steffel and Stoffel Dated: 9-21-88 By: James J. Steffel (P38O42) Attorneys lor Comerica Bank • Battle Geek BUSINESS ADDRESS: 332 East Columbia Avenue. Suite A Battle Creek. Michigan 49015-4411 Phone: (616) 962-3545. (11/4) �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 6, 1988 Annual marketing survey results released County has population gains, Hastings shrinks by Kathleen Scott While Middleville had a 17 percent in­ crease in the number of households over the last year, and the entire county saw an 8 per­ cent growth in household numbers, Hastings had a decrease of nearly one percent, or 58 fewer households. Barry County had an overall increase of more than 3,100 residents, and the county seat was the only area with a decline in the number of households, according to August figures from Sales Marketing and Manage­ ment That company was one of several sources used to gather statistical information on pop­ ulation, income and expenses in Barry Coun­ ty, said Jill Turner, executive director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. The information is gathered annually to be used as a marketing tool by local retailers. Turner said merchants can look at the infor­ mation and adjust practices to reach certain segments of the market and to increase busi­ ness. Information from all counties across the state is also used by the Michigan Depart­ ment of Commerce, said Turner. The Sales Marketing Management Survey was taken in July and the results were pub­ lished in August SMMS was the source of this year's figures. Last year, said Turner, the Hastings Chamber used data collected by Standard Rate and Data Service, which completes re­ search every December and publishes its findings in May. Woodland had the second largest growth in household numbers, from 485 to 545, a 12 percent increase. Nashville followed with a 10 percent rate of growth, from 1,591 to 1,754. AREA INCOME LEVELS Location by Zip Coda Numbar of Households 86-87 85-86 Delton 2,432 Hastings Nashville 5,812 1,754 Middleville 2,456 Freeport 540 545 Woodland Cloverdale Dowling 72 545 penses were automotive costs. The latest fig­ ure of $43,864,000, was an increase over the past amount of $39,012,000. General merchandise ate up $37,513,000, an increase of $33,961,000. Service station costs in the most recent survey totaled $22,869,000, but no data was available from the previous census. Home furnishings cost Cloverdale’s increase of five households from mid-1987 to mid-1988, gave that area a 7 percent increase. Freeport grew from 505 to 540, or 7 percent, while Dowling was second lowest on the growth scale. The number of households there increased from 522 to 545, or 4 percent Hastings’ loss 1 percent in the number of 25,203 25,504 1,591 23,722 2,100 505 29,462 485 25,176 25,718 62 522 24,931 24,726 24,831 25,128 23,421 29,027 24,804 24,353 24,563 24,361 Soft home furnishings increased from $1,511,000 to $1,533,000. Home furnish­ ings and floor covering expenses increase $70,000, from $4,642,000 to $4,712,000. Home entertainment spending was $2,444,000 in the previous survey, and $2,481,000 in the most recent gathering of from data. Housewares and decorative accessories Restaurant tabs totaled about the same as costs grew from $1,827,000 to $1,854,000. Recreational, toys, photographic, stationety $13,277,000 in 1986-87, $11352,000 in 1985-86. up apparel pricetags for Barry County residents. A total of $12,311,000 was spent on apparel, while restaurant expenses were and records expenses went from S4,338,000 to $4,403,000, while luggage spending $12,125,000. In the previous survey, apparel increased from $1,196,000 to $1309.000. costs totaled $10,872,000. No data was available on restaurant expenditures in 1985-86. Drug expenses increased from $7,974,000 to $8,773,000. Accessories increased in ex­ penditure, from $5,347,000 to $5,454,000. A breakdown in apparel expenditures showed that the most radical change was in children's apparel, including accessories. Total expenses there dropped 22 percent, from $2,128,000 to $1,653,000. Men's ap­ The total number of household* in Barry County increased from 15,830 In 1887 to 17,300 In 1988, while the population grow from 46,060 to 49,200. Median Household Income 86-87 85-86 2,263 5,870 parel saw the largest increase, 4 percent, from $3,812,000 to $3,988,000. Expenditures on women's clothing, with accessories, increased 3 percent; from Turner said she also received information from the Michigan Department of Trans­ portation and lhe Secretary of State’s office on motor vehicle registrations. A total of 24,407 cars were registered in Barry County in 1985, while the 1986-87 figures show 25,198. Commercial automo­ bile registrations increased by 9,525 to 9,788, while trailers were up from 5,587 to 5,833. Watercraft vehicles registered declined from 7,429 in 1985 to 6,554 in 1986-87. Motorcycle and snowmole registrations were down from 1,673 to 1,496 and 2,631 to 1,047, respectively. $6,466,000 to $6,671,000. Spending on One reason for the huge decrease in footwear decreased slightly, from $2,379,000 to $2,353, as did the amount spent on snowmobile registrations could be the time of year. The information was gathered on jewelry, from $1,432,000 tn $1,454,000 The Standard Rate and Data information those two separate occasions, said Turner, and more snowmobiles would be registered also showed a breakdown in home and leis­ in the winter months. ure expenses, where most of the divisions had an increase of 1.4 to 1.5 percent Lug­ gage expenses, however, increased by 1 per­ cent Information on Over-the-road vehicles and mopeds was not available in lhe 1985 stat­ istics, but totalled 905 and 243 registered, respectively, in the 1986-87 figures. households was from 5,872 to 5,812. The total number of households in Barry County increased from 15,830 in 1987 to 17,300 in 1988,.while the population grew from 46060 to 49,200. Vital statistics from the Barry County Clerk’s office show that deaths increased, while births and marriages decreased. A total of 439 births were recorded in the county in 1986, compared to 376 in 1987. Deaths here increased slightly, from 309 to 317, while marriage totals declined, from 414 to 384. Both the gross household income and the per-household income for the county in­ creased. Gross income jumped from $403 million to $460 million, while the income per household went from $25,456 to $27,197. The median household income throughout the county increased by 13 percent, except for Nashville, where it went up by 13 per­ cent Middleville households had the highest individual amounts of increase, at $435 per year, while Nashville had the lowest at $301. In other areas of the county, the in­ crease from the past year ranged from $365 to $376 per household. As in 1987, Nashville continues to have the lowest median household incr ut $23,722. Middleville has the hig’. ^t, at Making teddy bears is a favorite pass time Alma Kruger will enjoy during her retirement from the Michigan Department of Treasury. $29,462. Household income rates in the other areas of the county, from highest to lowest are Hastings, $25,504; Delton, $25,203; Free­ port, $25,176; Cloverdale, $24,931; Wood­ land, $24,718; and Dowling, $24,726. The salary range for individual houses in the county increased on the higher end of the income scale. At 44.2 percent nearly half of the coun­ ty’s households have an income range be­ tween $15,000 and $35,000. That figure is down from 463 percent in the last survey. The second largest bracket, at 28.8 percent is in the $0 to $15,000 range That amount decreased from a previous figure of 30 percent Households with workers earning $35,000 to $50,000 number 163 percent an increase from 153 percent. The over-$50,000 brack­ et, the county’s smallest saw a growth of 23 percent from 8 to 103 percent Total household expenses for the county in 1986-87, according to Sales Management and Marketing figures, was $258,481,000, with gross expenses per households at $15386. Food purchases accounted for the largest portion of those expenses, totalling $56,055,000 for the county, an increase of $50,365,000 from 1985-86. Second in ex- Woodland-area woman retires from state treasury department After 20 years and eight months ironing out faulty tax returns and answering taxpayers’ questions at the Michigan Department of Treasury, Alma Kruger of Woodland has decided to put down her pen and go fishing. Alma retired as an account clerk Sept. 30 and she said she plans to spend her time traveling to Australia and Mexico, and to visit her three children, one of whom lives on a lake in Gladwin. “I love to fish.” she said. During her years working in the state capitol. Alma, of 239 Amasa St., said she en­ joyed working with people and found her position interesting. “I worked on returns that were not right. They’d come to me and I’d have to do a hand audit on them and send them back through the system.” Alma said. Along with that. Alma had to contact the taxpayer and explain the problem, either by phone or letter. "I really liked the job.” she said. ’’There were different phases to it. One was working with prior years. Some people file returns from way back. Some say ’you mean there are people that don’t file every year?’ Yes. there arc some that would file from 1979 and they can’t get paybacks because it’s too late.” Before being hired for the job in 1968. Alma said she had to pass a test. Those who want promotions also have to submit to com­ plicated testing procedures, making it difficult to move up. Alma said. "I started in income tax. And for 20 years and eight months, that’s what I worked on,” she said. ’’There’s a lot of mail that comes in that has to be answered and questions on tax returns go along with that. too. It’s just trying to keep the taxpayers happy.” Although Alma's job did not call for com­ munication with the governor, she was friends with former Michigan Governor William Milliken and had her picture taken with him several times. "He was my favorite governor.” she said. A native of Lake Odessa. Alma lived in North Manchester. Ind., for four years before moving to Woodland in 1950. She has three children. Alice Martin of Woodland. Roger Kruger of Gladwin and Linda Drake of Houston. Texas. Alma also has eig.lt grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Travel, relaxation and arts and crafts arc among the retirement plans that Alma hopes to accomplish, in addition to getting in lots of fishing time. It’s tree planting time, again, for Just Say No Club Because a few dogs didn't know how to just say no, members of Southeastern Elementary's Just Say No Club had to plant another commemorative tree in front of the school Tuesday. This Hawthorn tree, being planted by Principal Chris Warren as some club members watch, is expected to live a little longer than the small evergreen tree planted last year. Historical society director dies after fall through depot floor by Shelly Suker A 72-ycar-oId Lake Odessa man who was an active member of the Historical Society’s depot restoration project became a victim of the antique structure Thursday when he died after falling through a hole in the depot floor. Carroll Brodbeck of 1015 First Avenue was taking pictures inside the former CSX train depot on Emerson Street in Lake Odessa, when he either stepped backward into the hole or just overlooked the hole in the floor while walking inside, said Lake Odessa Ambulance Director Marv Weslcndorp. Brodbeck fell about five feet into the base­ ment onto a cement pad. but Westendorp did not know whether his head struck the floor­ boards on the way down or on the concrete. Dcpix committee member Gerald Chorley also was inside the depot at the time of the mishap, which occurred at about 11 40 a.m., and discovered Brodbeck lying unconscious. Westendorp said Brodbeck never regained consciousness at the scene while members of the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service and the Lake Odessa Fire Department worked to remove him from the basement of the depot. He was then airlifted from the site to Butter­ worth Hospital in Grand Rapids. According to hospital spokesmen, Brodbeck underwent surgery Thursday and was listed in critical condition in the surgical critical care unit before he died at about 8:31 p.m. Westendorp said Brodbeck apparently suf­ fered a subdural hematoma (bleeding inside the skull), but information regarding the exact cause of death was not available Friday from the Kent County Medical Examiner’s office. "It’s just one of those freak things that never should have happened,” said a fellow ’Save the Depot' committee member, Robert Huyck. Huyck said the hole in the depot floor was created when workers removed an old fireplace from inside the building sometime before it was moved from its railside site near Fourth Avenue, to its present location on Emerson Street last spring. The Lake Odessa Historical Society is working to restore the century-old depot to its original condition for use as a museum. Chorley said Brodbeck had been asked by the Depot Committee at its last meeting to take photographs inside the depot that would depict the structure’s present condition. The snapshots were then going to be sent with an application for a grant to help pay for the restoration, Chorley said. "He loved to take pictures,” said Chorley. Brodbeck then contacted Chorley Wednes­ day and asked if he could borrow the key to the depot, but decided to wait until Thursday. "So 1 called him up the next day and said ’Carroll, do you want to take those pictures now* and he said ‘yes' so I told him to meet me at the depot,” Chorley said. Chorley had considered leaving Brodbeck alone but decided to stay and clean up debris left from the recent reroofing project. "1 was there but 1 was trying to stay away frum him so I wouldn't be in the pictures." Chorley recalled. "So when he was in one room, I was in another room and I could hear him humming away.” He noted, however, that at one point he noticed Brodbeck climbing over some old wood stacked inside the building. ”1 said ’Carroll, be careful’.” Chorley said. Ten minutes later. Chorley realized that he Lake Odessa Historical Society Director Carroll Brodbeck, right, was an active member of the depot committee, along with Marie Pickens, left, and Mary and Charles Morrice, (file photo) “During the Centennial he took pictures of all the businesses and they were compiled in the Centennial book. After we started the ‘Save the Depot* committee, he never missed a meeting. He was in charge of all the photo­ graphy of the depot as It progressed." »*•>>, no longer heard Brodbeck moving around in­ side the depot, and wondered if he had gone. “I started to look outside and I heard something. So I looked by the fireplace and he was down in the basement.” Chorley said. After finding him unconscious. Chorley sought help and found Janie Rodrigucz, who gave him a blanket and called the ambulance. "I covered him up and stayed with him until the ambulance got there,” Chorley said. “And it got there fast. Then the fire depart­ Carr gets life in prison William Edward Carr Jr. was given the mandatory sentence Monday of life in prison for murdering his stepmother. Sandra Carr of Lake Odessa, last Dec. 14. Judge Charles W. Simon Jr. handed down the sentence in Ionia County Circuit Cou* . where Carr was found guilty of first degree felony murder resulting from criminal sexual conduct uid first degree murder committed in the perpetration of a larceny Aug. 24. Carr. 19. also faces trial Oct. 10 in Kent County Circuit before Judge Stuart Hoffius for the rape and abduction of a Grand Rapids woman, committed two days before the murder of his stepmother. The alleged offenses occurred while Carr was an escapee from the Grand Rapids Cor­ rections Center. According to Ionia County Prosecutor Gary Gabry, Sandra Carr, 41, was home nursing a broken ankle on the morning of the murder when Carr entered the home, seeking money for his continued escape from the minimum security halfway house. Gabry said a confrontation apparently en­ sued. and Carr raped his stepmother, then beat her to death with his fists, her crutch and a shotgun barrell. He was later caught by police in West Uni­ ty, Ohio, where Carr confessed the crime to investigating officer Det. Sgt. Gerald Moggemborg. Moggcmborg testified during the trial. ment came and used its lights so they could sec down in there. They slipped him on a stretched and stabilized him and Marv (Westendorp) got on the radio and had them send the copter." Chorley said Brodbeck was the director of the Lake’Odessa Historical Society and was an active member of the committee to restore the depot. According to Marie Pickens, another active member of the Lake Odessa Historical Society and depot committee. Brodbeck had volunteered to be the official photographer for the group. "During lhe Centennial (in 1987) he took pictures of all the businesses and they were compiled in the Centennial book." Pickens said. "After wc started the ’Save the Depot’ committee, he never missed a meeting. He was in charge of all the photography of the depot as it progressed.” Pickens said Brodbeck was an active sup­ porter of the depot project, and often busied himself with other community activities, ineluding the library. "But that depot just seemed to be his baby.” Pickens said. She said Brodbeck had not been well, and had expressed to her his dismay that he wouldn’t be able do more for the depot project. "We discussed this one night. He said all he could do was take pictures and record the pro­ gress. I said ’that’s just as important as any other job’." said Pickens, who is legally blind. "I told him ’J can't do much either, but I can open my home for meetings...’ That seemed to make him feel better." Huyck said Brodbeck was on hand with his camera for every shred of progress made on the depot's restoration. "He was up there the other day when I was putting lhe copper cap on (the cupola).” Huyck said. "He just came bvaM took some pictures. He was always at the depot meetings. He was very interested in it... It’s a sad sort of thing." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 6, 1988 — Page 13 A year later...continued from page 10 Hastings Deputy Police Chief Jerry Sarver were included in lhe operation. But the remainder of the departments did not leant of the operation until the morning of the arrests, Furniss said. The two officers were recruited by DeMott and Furniss. One year after the arrests, DeMott said he's reluctant to talk about the two women. He said both are mothers, one is married and one is divorced. And both had an extensive background in drug enforcement, he said. "I was really impressed with their work and their knowledge of drugs," DeMott said. Throughout the operation, the officers worked on a part-time basis. One worked about three days a week while another worked as many as five days during part of the investigation, Furniss said. Authorities provided a car, rented an apartment, equipped it with a phone and other items to make it appear that they lived in Hastings. "Il looked like they were living here and working out of the area," DeMott said. "They weren't here 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but they spent time here." Authorities admit that the operation did United Way serves many agencies in Barry County The Barry Area United Way serves a number of agencies devoted to improving the quality of lives locally and countywide or devoted to helping when there is a need. One such agency not net any major operators in lhe area. But they say by going for small purchases, they funded by the United Way is the Salvation Army, with its service extension director, Stuart Merritt, shown at right. The Salvation Army display was one of many at the United Way kick-off were able to capture nore dealers. breakfast Wednesday morning in Hastings. "We know we’ve taken off some fairly big dealers," DeMott said. "Granted, we didn't get anyone for bringing in a plane of cocaine or a baleful of marijuana. But when you have a house where they're selling a baggie to eight or nine people a night, that does mean you have a substantial dealings in the area." DeMott admitted authorities tried to make a deal with two operators believed to be major drug dealers in the area. But they refused to deal with the two women. "In a small town, where everyone knows everyone, they won't deal with you if they don't know you," DeMott said. “If they didn't go to school with you, they won't do it" But Furniss said by getting the low-level dealers to cooperate with police in exchange for reduced sentences, they were able to catch bigger fish. "Wc would have liked to get some major dealers. Most were streel-level (dealers)," Furniss said. "Our overall goal was to get the street dealers. You have to start somewhere. "But one of our goals was to find out where it was coming from, and our goal also was to get some of them to work for us," jail to up to 20 years in prison, officials said they were reasonably pleased with the outcome. "Some of them were appropriate, and two days of deliberation, a jury Wednesday afternoon acquitted Robert Grondman of two counts of selling cocaine. Authorities are optimistic, but realistic coffers." Everyone who attended the event was able to view exhibits set up by representatives from some of the local and countywidc agencies The food for the meal was donated by Felpausch and it was prepared by caterer San­ dy James and five other volunteers. about the impact on the local drug culture. "I would like to think it's changed," DeMott said. "I think it's cleaned up the park. When I drive by Tyden Park, I don't see the cars there I used to see. "But realistically, hopefully, it put (drug transactions) so they're not so open." Days after the operation, former Hastings Mayor William Cook - who was Oberlin of Hickory Corners. year." Different sentences on similar charges can be attributed to cooperation with authorities, results of plea bargains and prior criminal one count of delivery of marijuana. records. three counts of attempted delivery of cocaine. Sentenced to 10 months in jail, five years' attempted delivery of cocaine. Sentenced to one year in jail, four years' probation, $600 in fines and costs and 100 hours of community service. •Deborah J. Moore, 30, pleaded guilty to probation and $3,000 in fines and costs. •Morris L. Barlow, 32, was found guilty in a jury trial of possession of cocaine with attempted delivery of cocaine. Sentenced to 90 days in jail, three years* probation and $300 in fines and costs. intent to deliver. Sentenced to 13 to 20 years ■Kevin W. Newton, 24, pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor offense of attempted •Todd R. Arens, 24, pleaded guilty to in state prison. •Randy A. Billings, 29, pleaded guilty to Sentenced to one year in jail. •John R. Miller, 24, pleaded guilty to attempted delivery of marijuana. Sentenced delivery of marijuana without renumeration. Sentenced to 10 days in jail and one year to six months in jail, three years' probation and $1,000 in fines and costs. probation plus fines and costs. ■Robert B. Owen, 31, pleaded guilty to •Joan R. Clark (aka Joan R. Evans), 37, attempted delivery of marijuana. Sentenced to one year in jail, five years' probation, $1,200 in fines and costs and 100 hours of pleaded guilty to attempted delivery of marijuana. Sentenced to 60 days in jail, three years* probation and $350 in fines and costs •James J. Dailey, 34, was found guilty in a bench trial of delivery of marijuana. Sentenced to nine months in jail, three yean* probation and $600 in fines and costs. •Steven A. Edger, 35, was found guilty in a jury trial of delivery and conspiracy to deliver cocaine. Sentenced to two to 20 years in prison. •Barry S. Fay, 22, pleaded guilty to attempted delivery of marijuana. Sentenced to one year in jail, five years' probation, $1,500 in fines and costs and 100 hours of community service. ■Robert K. Grondman, 31, was acquitted by a jury of two counts of delivery of cocaine. •Rae Anne Holtrust, 28, pleaded guilty to delivery of marijuana. Sentenced to 90 days in jail, two years* probation and $500 in fines and costs. •Cheryl A. Kidder, 29. pleaded guilty to one count of delivery of marijuana. She is community service. •Jeffrey A. Pederson, 19, pleaded guilty to two counts of delivery of marijuana. Sentenced to one year in jail. •Judy M. Raymer, 32, pleaded guilty to delivery of cocaine. Sentenced to 18 to 24 months in prison. •Kevin R. Roscoe, 30, pleaded guilty to attempted delivery of cocaine. Sentenced to 16 to 24 months in prison in connection with other charges. •Sonja A. Runer, 28, pleaded guilty to attempted delivery of cocaine. Sentenced to 90 days ir jail, three yean* probation and $600 in costs and fines. •Duane I. Shellenbargcr, 26, pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted delivery of marijuana. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct 26. •Anthony J. Straley, 22, pleaded guilty to attempted delivery of cocaine. Sentenced to one year in jail and $1,500 in fines and costs. •Harold S. Svoboda, 36, pleaded guilty to the rnladfemeanor offense 'of attempted delivery of marijuana without remuneration. Sentenced to 15 days in jail and six months* probation plus fi ncs and costs. •.Peter W. Tossava, 31, pleaded guilty to attempted delivery of marijuana. Sentenced to six months in jail, three yean* probation, marijuana. Sentenced to nine months in jail, $1,000 in fines and costs and 100 hours of four years' probation and $1,000 in fines and community service. Despite sightings, jail escapee at large Clarence Neff, one of the two Barry County Jail inmates who escaped police custody Aug. 31, remains at large. But authorities have had several reported sightings of Neff since he escaped after break­ ing a window in the lock-up room on the first floor of the Courts and Laws Building in Hastings. Neff, 29, was seen by witnesses shortly after his escape that morning near Fall Creek behind Hastings Building Products. A tip last week led to the search of two homes and a vacated trailer in Cloverdale after Barry Township Police Chief Mark Kik received word that Neff had been seen in lhe area The Barry County Sheriff’s K-9 tracker dog, Hans, and his handler, CpI. Michael Lesick, searched the area Sept. 28 but were unsuccessful, said Undersheriff Jim Orr. That same day. Kik received a tip that Neff had been seen in the Delton area with another man. The informant said the two were riding in an orange-colored, short-box pickup truck with dual wheels. Two days earlier, the sheriff's department received word that Neff had been seen in a Brown Ford Maverick leaving Delton on his way to Richland. And on Sept. 19, Kik reported receiving word Neff had been seen in the Delton area Five generations of Cahill family gathers Five generations of Gertrude Cahill’s family gathered for a portrait recently. Included were, (front row. left) Mrs. Ryerson (Madeline) Louden. 71, of Delton, holding great­ granddaughter. Jolyne Ann Oberlin, two months old. She was born Xug. 5 at Scon Air Force hospital. Illinois. Seated next to hcr is great-great grandmother Gertrude Cahill. 92. of Kalamazoo. Back row. from left, are Mrs. Orin (Zelma) Armintrout 51. grand­ mother. from Delton, and mother Mrs. Jerry (Julie) Oberlin. 26. of Scott Air Force Base. Illinois. Paternal grandparents arc Jerry Sr. and Ann Oberlin of Delton and Mrs. Lynn something." "It was a fun investigation," DeMott said. "I enjoyed it while it was going on for the costs. •Robert J. Marks, 23, pleaded guilty to other charges. •Steven M. Lesick, 19, was found guilty by a jury of two counts of delivery of enforcements. With sentences ranging from 60 days in "If the funds were available, I'd start another operation today," DeMott added. “I think it has to be an ongoing operation to be effective. You have to follow up with The following is the final dispositions of those arrested as part of Operation HADE. run concurrent with a prison sentence on automobile taken from a drug pusher plus other money confiscated during drug arrests, the sheriff’s department covered the first $5,000 of the operation. Another $13,500 was paid by the city of Hastings out of a special fund set aside by the city council to finance drug "We really got the people's money out of that," Wood said. Arrested in the raid. county. Funded by the sale of a confiscated Ironically, of the 25, lhe only case that ended in acquittal was the final one. After funded by lhe United Way. Also appearing at the breakfast was the Delton High School Band. lhe way we did it, with the two women, was lhe best and most efficient way to do it. they termed to be major operators in the Furniss," we want people punished to the full extent of the law." He mentioned the div:*ional chairs. Ray Wieland, Kevin Smith. Harold Lewis. Steve Loftus. Linda Anderson. Keith Tolger, Pat Taylor. Karen DePres and LaVernc Be Beau and publicity director Sandy Kuhn. But one person he singled out for special praise was co-chair Terrie S. Norris, safetv health and benefits administrator for Flex Inc. of Hastings. Norris also spoke briefly to the aud'er x. She announced that $2 raffle ticket; are be­ ing sold for a hot-air bailoon ride for two from Doug Mills of Caledonia. She said the draw­ ing of the winners will take place al the United Way wrap-up meeting scheduled for Nov. 16. Noting the campaign theme. " Barry Coun­ ty is high on United Way. together we can reach our highest goals." she said "It will take all of us together to reach our highest goals.” Also speaking during the morning session was Norine Jacobs, president of the Barry Area United Way Board of Directors. To dramatize the importance of the United Way on a personal level. Jacobs told a story about a phone call she received not long ago from a distressed mother who believed that her son was on the verge of committing suicide. Because f the efforts of an agency funded by the United Way, dial young man is alive today and in the process of recovering. “Isn’t it worth anything wc can think of to save a life?” she asked. "Because of your dollars, commitments and pledges, that teenager is alive today." Ellie Pierce, executive director of United Way. said sales of the raffle tickets for the balloon ride are going briskly. “I’m excited." she said, "I think this fund­ raising idea will be a welcome addition to our Sheriff Wood, who gathered the first S5.000 to get lhe ball rolling, agreed that more funds are needed. "I would jump at it again if we had enough money," he said. "We really think operator, police later arrested three dealers others were too lenient," DeMott said. .. "From a police standpoint," added UNITED WAY, continued from page 1 work like Operation HADE. Law authorities couldn't agree more. currently awaiting sentencing. •Gary L. Lake, 22, was found guiltyby a jury of delivery of an imitation controlled substance. Sentenced to six months in jail to he said. By using one of the 25 as an undercover Two more of the displays of agen­ cies funded by the United Way at the annual, kick-off breakfast Wednesday were the Youth Companion Program, and its representative, Anneliese Brown (above) and Barry County Camp Fire (at left), with Camp Fire Board President Marie Hammond. Representatives of many of the agen­ cies the United Way funds were on hand at the breakfast to be available to tell people what their agencies do to help those In need or improve the • quality of life In Barry County. instrumental in securing funds for the operation - said he would like to see more Pint-sized color tour Students in Ann Price's developmental kindergarten class at Central Elementary School in Hastings donned their fall jackets tor a brief leal walk Tuesday morning near the school. They learned the names of different trees, identified types of leaves, talked about acorns, threw leaves over their heads and gathered a few of the prettiest leaves to take back to class. riding in an older while Chevrolet van. Sup­ posedly, Neff had been dropped off al the home of a friend on East Shore Drive. Police are still playing a waiting game and following up leads as they develop, Orr said. Neff and John A. Falvo, 19, both were awaiting appearances in 56<h District Court when they removed the screen and broke glass panels in the 18Vi-by-3l W-inch window in the holding lank. The two. dressed in Barry County Jail green uniforms, were seen emerging from the win­ dow by a woman who told police of the escape. . Falvo was quickly recaptured, but Neff, who was wearing a black tee-shirt and cut-off blue jeans, removed his outer uniform and escaped. Neff, of 7717 Wall Lake Road, was to ap­ pear in district court on a charge of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling. Falvo was to have testified against Neff as part of a plea agreement reached earlier. The window the two escaped from has been closed off since then. HEAD COUNT...continued from page 1 Overall the kindergarten enrollment is high this year, and the third grade at Maplewood Elementary is the largest section, but the in­ creases at the different levels did not warrant major changes, he said. “It was divided well enough so we could accommodate the students," Wolff said. The building count there is: Fuller Street Elementary (Nashville), 396; Kellogg Elementary (Nashville), 139; Maplewood (Vermontville) 428; and the junior/senior high school, 742. Last year, the numbers were 394, 140, 382 and 644, respectively. Lakewood gained 37 new students this year, said Supt. William Eckstrom. Fortyfour more students are enrolled in the K-6 level, while the secondary count is down by seven. Although some of the classes are larger than in past years — with 28 or 29 students per class — no changes had to be made to contend with the increased student population, Eckstrom added. Overall, the count there stands at 2,740, up from 2,703 last year. Individual schools in that district have totals as follows: Clarksville Elementary, 198; Sun­ field Elementary, 373; West’ Elementary (Lake Odessa), 378; East Elementary (Lake Odessa), 226; Woodland Elementary, 377; Lake Odessa Junior High. 212, Woodland Junior High, 188; and Lakewood High School. 788. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 6, 1988 12 MONTH CD 8.25% PIONEER BANK North Branch ■it II. b.'. '.^8^ i . I h>i.K »Uki CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 ( tumiiiinu\ I or Rem Wnt < lltiiicou \ GUN LAKE 1 and 2 bedroom units available now til June 1989. $275 per month including all utilities. Call 672-7561 or 672-5204. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE (Pentecostal). 502 E. Bond St Sunday morning service, 10:30; Sunday school, 11:00; Sunday evening worship, 6:00; Thursday evening Bible study, 7:00; Pastor Glen Burgett. Need a ride? Phone 948-2450. “Come let us sing, let us rejoice".____________________ X ain't \ THE HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL PTO will meet at 7:00pm Oct. 10,1988 io Rm 182 at the Middle School._______ I or Suh 1971 PARKWOOD MOBILE HOME, 14x70, 2 BEDROOMS, FRONT KITCHEN WITH BAY WINDOW, 8x10 DECK, WATER SOFTENER/ PURIFIER INCLUDED, $9,800 OR BEST. CALL 948-8092 OR 945-9315. FOR SALE: King <ze waterbed, bookcase headboard, padded side rails, semi wavetess, excellent condition, $250; 1980 John Deere 340 Snowmobile, low miles, $600; alio, 3" body lift kit for Chevy, never been used, $40; call evenings, 948-8207. Humiicw Servins FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Shirley._____________________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 TEMPORARY JOBS AVAILABLE Food Processing Plant We need you from approximately Septem­ ber 7 to Octooer 8, 1988. Both day and nig.it shifts available. "We will try to work around your scheduling, transportation, or babysit­ ting problems." Apply Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please clal 616-374-8837 for additional Infor­ mation. TWIN CITY FOODS, INC. 1315 Sherman St.. Lake Odessa. Ml (E.O.E.) SERVICE DIRECTORY REAL ESTATE “IT'S CIDER TIME FESTI­ VAL” AT HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS every Satur­ day through October 22,10 a.m. to 4 pro. Features: October 8 and 9: BIG Civil War reinactmenL North & South encampments. Battle 2 p.m. each day. Sesquiccntenoial Photo Show: “Michigan, A Professional Photographic Salute". Good “Chuck Wagon” Food, lots more. October 15: Folk Music, Harvest Crafts, more. Adults, $2, students free. Two miles north Yankee Springs State Park. 616-795-7530. Help Wanted AREA SALES REPRESEN­ TATIVE - to market IBM typing systems. Excellent opportunity for female or male who has a desire to succeed in outside sales. Prefer marketing degree and/or two years success­ ful sales background. For appointment call 1-800442-9070 ext 33 or 42. E.OK______________________ MILLER Associate Bickers Hastings (616) 945-5182 CAR t. IRuCK REPAIR BUY GOVERNMENT tiered and surplus vehicles from $100. Fords, Chevys, Corvettes, etc. For info call (213) 925-9906 ext 1893_______________________ HIRING! Government jobs your area. $15,000 - $68,000. Call (602) 838-8885. EaL 3460. 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Servtca Baars: Monday 8 to 8. Tuesday Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS Kaap that graaf GM Feeling BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! i COLLISION REPAIR 945-3387 MECHANICAL SERVICE Wheel Alignment Brake Work Electrical • Air Conditioning PARTS • New Radiators • Rebuilt Starters & Alternators INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health • Farm Group Health Business Retirement Mobile Home Personal Belongings •Life Rental Property • Home Motorcycle • Auto Since 1908 1 LIKE TO WORK in construc­ tion? We have several openings in new unit Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, and electricians, no experience necessary. We pay you while you learn. Call 616-731-5520 or if ' long distance 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard. OPEN YOUR OWN BEAUTI­ FUL DISCOUNT RETAIL STORE. Choice of jean­ sportswear, large lady, infantpreteen or family shoe store. First quality top name brands. $14,900 to $26,900 investment includes fixtures, inventory, training and more. Prestige Fashions, 1-800-247-9127. PART-TIME bartender. Call 945-5284.___________________ • Insurance Work • Glass Replaced c c c c 1" 1 • J It’s peanut brittle time again... Last Saturday was a busy day for the Klwanis Club of Hastings. It started at 4:30 a.m. and lasted until 6 p.m., with members making peanut brittle all day long at the Episcopal Parish House In Hastings. About 3,000 bags, each weighing 14 ounces, will be prepared and pack­ aged before the men leave the church. The annual sale of the crunchy, flavorful nuggets is a major fundraiser for the club, which also conducts travel and lecture tours on a monthly basis. The next travel tour will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 21 at Central Auditorium and will feature Steve Gonser presenting "Costa Rica, Gem of America". BABYSITTER WANTED: Mature, responsible, non smok­ ing woman over age 30 to occa­ sionally babysit for 2 children ages 4 A 1 in my home; Some occasional over nights; Must have own bansportaion. Call 945-5578.___________________ GIRLS WANTED: 9-19 from Barry County and surrounding areas to compete for the titles of Miss Pre-Teen, Miss Jr. Teen and Miss Teen Grand Rapids. Thousands of dollars in prizes including a trip to the Nationals in Orlando, Florida. For more information call 1-800-345-2330._____________ & Mike Humphreys ( ( c c Harry Adrounie, besides giving Instructions to the boys in the kitchen, lifts the hardened candy off the large serving trays. For peanut brittle, you have to have peanuts, so Bob Miller pours the goobers into the boiling candy, as other pots steam and bubble. GET PAID for reading books! $100 per title. Write PASE-B4248, 161 S. Lincoln­ way, N. Aurora, IL 60542 SINCE REAL ESTA 1940 Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. 2110 W. GUN LAKE ROAD Across from Fuelgss Chief pourer, Ray Glrrbach, displays a deft touch pouring the hot candy to cool on one tray after another. ' JIM, JOHN, DAVE, ot 945-3412 PROGRAMMER ANALYST: New opportunit} requires a minimum of 3 yean or more experience, desirable skills: Cobal, Dos/VSE, assemb­ ler, CICS, VSAM. Excellent benefits and surroundings. Hast­ ings Mutual Insurance Co., 404 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, MI 49058______________________ REAL ESTATE PROFES­ SIONAL: expanding company has opening for an aggressive representative. Top commission begins immediately. Call T.V.D. NOW 948-8959.____________ SECRETARY BOOKKEEP­ ER for small business, 1 girl office at Gun Lake, great posi­ tion for experienced person with excellent phone, bookkeeping and secretarial skills, 80 hours per month, salary commensurate with qualifications. Apply to P.O Box 291, Hastings. ATTENTION: WOMEN and MEN If you want an opportunity that cornea rarely In a person's lifetime, then you owe It to yourself to Invastlgate. 1. 2. X 4. ReaponaiWe/CAREER MINDED (prefer over 22). Aggreashre/HIGHLY MOTIVATED. 4 years full-time working (sales) experience or college degree preferred. Must be out of town 5 nights per week. NATIONAL CORPORATION with more than 950 Retail Shop­ ping Center locations has Immediate openings for mature, professional sales-orlented women and men that need to earn $18,000.00 to $23,000 00 the first year, with management pcMlNIitlee. $300.00 per week training pay first 3 weeks, then $200.00 per week plus commission. Expense allowance for your car and motel with corporate benefits. Retail, lewelry, cosmetic, telephone sales or marketlng/teachInglcommunicatlons background helpful. For personal4ntervlew call John C. Hall's office TOLL FREE at 1-800-543-5940 or 1-800-543-5921, Monday, through Thursday, between 8.-00 *ro. - 7.-00 p.m. ONLYI Please call on or before Wednesday, October 12th, 1968. “□□PS! J HOPE JI’S PM mSQOQRmREE CflRPET!” CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 213 PRICES START AT ONLY An ORDINANCE to AMEND SECTION 13.109 of "THE HASTINGS CODE” THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS that Section 13.109 of "The Hastings Code” be amended to read as follows: (13.109) After said public hearing on necessity, the council may, by resolution, determine to make the improvement and to defray the whole or any part of the cost of the Improvement by special assessment upon the property especially benefitted In proportion to the benefits derived or to be derived. By such resolution, the council shall approve the plans and specifications for the improvement, shall determine the estimated cost thereof, determine what proportion of such cost shall be paid by special assessment upon the property espe­ cially benefitted and what part, if any, shall be a general obligation to the city, determine the number of install­ ments in which assessments may be paid, but not greater than five (5), determine the rate of interest to be charged on installation, not to exceed eight pei cent (8%) per annum; determine the district or land or premises upon which special assessment shall be made, and direct the assessor to prepare a special assessment roll, In accordance with the determination of the council. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication. Moved by Miller and supported by Soencer that the above Ordinance be adopted. 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Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 O -te MMZXM -- Thc' Hastings DdrUlCf PRICE 2? THURSDAY. OCTOBER 13. 1968 VOLUME 133. NO. 42 tai thaai pasaed' to r. hay tawtete Jtve. a io art qaartoas !*■ at the c rttl* Renewal passes at T-K, additional millage rejected by Jean Gallup Voters in the Thomapple Kellogg School District Tuesday passed a one-year request for a renewal of 16 mills, but defeated a proposi­ tion for 2.85 additional mills at the district's third millage election since last June. There were two propositions on Tuesday’s ballot, unlike the last two elections, which saw as many as four questions. The renewal was approved by a convincing 1,984 to 682 margin, but the additional millage was defeated by 80 votes. 1.370 to 1,290. “We definitely feel relieved that we have the renewal, because it was so important to the district. We’ll be able to complete the year, continuing with the pay-to-participate program for the athletes." said Steve Garrett, superintendent of the school system. The school system has been operating on 14.3 unexpired mills since its opening, while waiting for the outcome of the latest millage election, he added. The financial stability of the district is still with labor contracts with teachers ■nu iu be me settled, sciucu, he' in. ana auppun support pcraunuci personnel yci yet to said. “We'll know better after the teachers’ (and support personnel) contracts arc settled," Garrett said. Thomapple Kellogg’s first millage election was held on June 13. The schools asked for 21.91 mills (a 16-mill renewal and a 5.91-mill increase) for one year. That election was scheduled after a process that began in January of this year with the organization of a citizen task force to study the district’s present and future financial needs. The board also put on the June ballot a re­ quest to override the Headlec Amendment rollback. Under Headlee. any increase in state equalized value of property that is higher than the rate of inflation results in the elimination of millage levied equivalent to the difference. Voter approval would have allowed the district to levy the full amount of the value of / 1 At the second precinct of the Thomaple Kellogg School District In Freeport, election workers (from left) Lucille Myers, Margaret Nicholson, and Leonora Yoder watch as the Reverend Jerry Drummond and his wife, Marge, sign -, • . their cards SO they can vote, the property taxes. The June 13 millage request was defeated . Being on the “critical list” means a school 1,110 to 859 and the Headlec amendment was I does not have enough funds to operate a full denied, leading the State Board of Education. .school year. to placeuk the schooluidistrict on its vm.vu. "critical i*., At a special meeting the day after the .mhvi m,, list” Tor the 1988-89 school year. > millage defeat, the school board voted to hold ride the Headtee rollback. another election on Aug. 15. On that ballot were requests to approve two In that election, the proposition for 19.385 failed by'73 votes, with the other pro­ millage questions, one for 19.385 mills (16 for 'renewal --------------and 3.85-----------------------------------additional), another,---------------------------------for posals losing — c by wider -ijiargins. r-— 2.06 mills and once again permission to over- gce y.£ Votff, COrtt., Page 13 Democrats side With 4-H on camp sale issue by Elaine Gilbert The Barry County Democratic Party's policy committee is rushing to the aid of the 4-H Council on the proposed sale of the former 4-H camp, saying the deal is “giveaway." The committee last night was expected to recommend to its county committee that the party take legal action against the county board of commissioners because of its plans to sell the camp to the Algonquin Lake Com­ munity Association for $40,000. The policy committee has voted to recom­ mend that it join in legal action on behalf of county taxpayers, either joining suit with the 4-H Council, which also opposes the price of the proposed property sale, or filing a separate lawsuit, said Robert Dwyer, chair­ man of the county Democrats. The 4-H Council has not decided if it wants toto settle settlethe thematter matterin incourt courtand anditsitsofficials officials I said they hope legal action will be only a last resort. The turmoil involves the county board's ac­ tion in August to agree to sell the former 4-H camp, located at Algonquin Lake, to the ALCA. The 4-H Council contends that the ap­ proximately eight-acre parcel, which includes buildings and a swimming pool, are worth more than triple the $40,000 price and it should be offered for sale on the open market. The ALCA approached the county board about leasing the property about a year ago and then offered to purchase it instead. Coun­ ty commissioners decided it would be better to sell the former camp so the county could relinquish its liability. County Board Chair­ man Ted McKelvey said. The county board and the 4-H Council have an agreement to split proceeds of any sale of the the former former camp camp because because the the county county has has ownown­ ed the land since 1940 and 4-H paid for the buildings. According to a 1985 agreement between the two sides the council has the ■ ’ first right of refusal” which means the coun­ cil may purchase the property itself for the same price as ALCA has offered. However, the county rejected the 4-H Council’s offer to get the camp back into its possession, saying that the 4-H offer did not meet the same conditions as the tentative agreement with ALCA. The lake association has said it would pro­ vide liability insurance and maintain the land in a park and open space setting for at least 35 years, and the 4-H Council has not agreed to those terms. County Coordinator Judy Peter­ son has said. Dorothy Royal, president of the 4-H Coun­ cil. said the 1985 agreement with the county allowed allowedthe thecouncil counciltotopurchase purchasethe theformer former camp “at the negotiated price” of any propos­ ed sale. “It didn’t say we had to go by all the terms of each offer.” McKelvey said he thought the 4-H Council would have liked the idea of the land being preserved for open space in the proposed sale to the ALCA, but he said members didn’t seem to care about 'hat condition in the agreement. Commissioner Carolyn Coleman said it ap­ pears that the 4-H Council seems to be in­ terested only in the money the property sale will generate. “I'm interested in saving it for open space," she said. Connie Witzel, who serves on the 4-H Council and has been involved in real estate, said there is a general concern by 4-H “that the (sale) price wasn’t right and that the pro­ perty perty should should bebe offered offered onon the the open open market. market. She said a 1984 appraisal of the entire parcel of county-owned land at Algonquin Lake determined a $78,000 value. That ap­ praisal, made by a Appraisal Associates Inc., a commercial Kalamazoo firm, includes about 30 acres called the Pines that s not included in the proposed ALCA sale. The firm appraised the buildings and pool al $111,400. “In theory, the area and land has ap­ preciated" since 1984, Witzel said. “Lake property is valuable, even though it is small," she said speaking of the frontage al the former camp. Peterson said the condition of the buildings at the former camp has deteriorated. See CAMP SALE, page 13 Homecoming activities kick off this week Saxon pigskin to gain 2,300 yards Friday night before football game Having a football make a 7,000-foot (or 2300-yard) drop to the Saxon 50-yard line in care of a daring skydiver may seem like an odd prelude to a football game, but it's an appropriate complement to the zany spirit week activities at Hastings High School this week. The football clash between Hastings (4-2) and Coldwater (2-4) Friday at 7:30 is just part of the special festivities. Students will dress in creative get-ups Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; the norm­ ally somber halls of Hastings High will be lta»for»ta HwWwilw tan » MaMta On. Jana Uta atecart tegtaon art WBta *1 iia0»ia *r Hartaga aty >a bopea ta tarict ft# ta ta, art naU them » ar tan tan an ilnigital i«ar *kH *ltarj a> tee Stale decked in equally artisitic fashion; a float- filled parade will wander through the streets of downtown; a dozen or so skydivers will alight on Johnson Field; the 1988 Home­ coming King and Queen will be crowned; and teens will boogie in back-to-back dances Friday and Saturday evenings. The first main activity began yesterday when students donned clothing, banners and oMbm when *e tetters may he Me the Central. Northeaster*. other paraphernalia of their favorite colleges. As with the other activities at the high school, judges will award points to the Mi offices; Me Harting* Middle Ml Maump High School ofte Barry Intermediate School office; the Hartings Area r of Commerce office, the I Mik Library; J-Ad Graphics classes showing the most spirit. Wednesday evening, students will cover the walls, floors, ceilings, doors and lockers with their most creative designs, trying to outdo the other grade levels in the (almost) anything-goes hall decorating contest Those Hastings’ Homecoming Court ’88 includes (front row, from left) Carrie Carr, Diane Dykstra, Anna Spindler, Evy Vargaz, Nancy Vitale, (back row) Scott Schoessel. Pele Hauschild, Scott Teske and Chad Murphy. Missing from the photo is Gary Parker. decorations will be judged Thursday, and the halls will remain in their decorated state throughout Thursday and Friday. Thursday will also feature a new event Twin Day. Students will double up, trying to dress and look like the best matched pair in competition. Assistant Principal LaVeme BeBeau said students came up with the idea as a fresh look in spirit week. That night, the teens will gather around an 8 p.m. bonfire at the practice field, west of Johnson Field and the tennis courts. Even though the name has been changed to Saxon Day, the good ol' blue and gold day of past years will continue on in flying colors. The all-school assembly will commence Friday at 1:15 p.m. on Johnson Field, At the assembly, the four students, and pos­ sibly a teacher, will then compete in a spe­ cial contest, not yet revealed, said BeBeau. The community can really begin its involvement in spirit week Friday evening at 6 p.m. when the parade through downtown begins. The procession will feature the Saxon Marching band, the grand marshals, floats, cheerleaders, fall athletics teams and the homecoming court. Assembly for the parade will start at Bolt­ wood Street, go west on Stale Street to Church Street, then south on Church to Clinton, where the formation will turn west and proceed to Johnson Field. Evy Vargaz, Nancy Vitale, Pete Hauschild, The public is invited to watch the parade, following it to Johnson Field, in time for seating before the arrival of Skydive Hast­ Chad Murphy, Gary Parker, Scott Schoessel and Scott Teske - and grand marshals, Carl ings. The skydivers are expected to arrive on the playing field at 7:15, with the game ball and Loretta Schoessel, will be presented. in tow. weather permitting. The homecoming court - Carrie Carr, Diane Dykstra, Anna Spinlder, Then, pandemonium could fall on John­ son Field as more crazy competitions begin, including the cookie-eating contest, a cheer­ ing contest, the Victory Block contest and a mystery contest, among others, said BeBeau. The Victory Block contest lias been a part of Saxon spirit week for many years, he add­ ed. Each of the four classes at the high school is given a victory block Friday morn­ ing. All day, students and teachers are sup­ posed to begin every sentence with the word "victory." If not, they might find themselves holding the victory block at the wrong time. During halftime, the homecoming court and grand marshals will again be introduced, and the Homecoming *88 king and queen will be crowned. As an added attraction, said BeBeau, royal­ ty from previous years will make return ap­ pearances, in keeping with this year’s theme, "The '80s: A Decade of Memories." Students are invited to a dance after the game until 11 p.m., Friday, and to the Homecoming Ball from 9 p.m. until mid­ night Saturday. �I Barry County farmers eligible for federal aid istered through ASCS offices nationwide with Monday, Oct. 3, as the opening day for Some applicants may be able to walk out of the ASCS office with payments in hand, planting conditions, so fanners like those in the program. while others may have to wait up to a week,, Only a few local farmers had sought as­ sistance at the ASCS office on Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings, Krammin said, but he he said. Ed Slocum said he usually gets 20 tons of eligible, he said. Without measures taken earlier in the year to sell some beef cattle before they were fin­ ished because he couldn't afford to feed them, Ed Slocum said he's belter off than some of his fellow farmers. "This drought business hasn't affected me like it has others," said the Hastings farmer. by Kathleen Scott and the Associated Press Despite low yields in his corn harvest, a disastrous second cutting of hay and having "1 have a lot of feed left over." by Slocum, his silage yield would have been expects more applicants later. Actual pro­ duction losses cannot be determined until af­ corn and sorghum silage per acre. This year, he’s been getting about half that. His com­ bined com average is also down about 50 even lower. "We planted sorghum in with the corn this spring. It helped me out a lot this fall," ter the fall haivest, he explained. The pro­ percent He said he normally getslOO bush­ gram’s deadline is March 31, 1989. Drought and hot weather devastated this els per acre, but 50 bushels has been the norm this year. The Slocums own about 900 acres and he said. "If I didn't have that. I'd be in worse shape. I probably gained another four or five Slocum and his son and partner, David, will be among about 1,000 Barry County farmers expected to apply for federal aid in year's grain crops in much of the country, reducing total grain output by an estimated wake of crop losses from this summer's widespread drought. USDA figures. Krammin estimates that Bar­ ry County crops suffered about a 50 percent loss. Farmers suffering a minimum 35 percent Charles Krammin, county executive dir­ ector of the Barry County Agricultural Stabi­ lization and Conservation Service, antici­ pates that two-thirds of the county's 1,500 Woodland who couldn't even sow, will be 31 percent from 1987 harvests, according to tons an acre with that." Slocum says he can usually fill his 20-by70-foot silo with chopped silage by harvest­ rent another 100 in tlie South Broadway, Campground and Quimby roads area. Ed is in charge of the crops, while David tends the ing 35 to 40 acres. After cutting 80 acres of com and sorghum, so far, the top of the cattle. Ed's first cutting of hay wasn't too bad, he silage in his silo is still about four doors, or 10 feet from the top. said, but the story was different for the He has another 20-by-60-foot silo used to second cutting. Off of a 20-acrc field, he usually yields 30 to 40 large bales. This store feed for beef cattle, and expects to get federal assistance. But they have to soak up livestock, crop, special purpose and hobby farmers will take advantage of the federal the first 35 percent loss. Someone who has 50 percent loss in production, for example, lime, he got five or six bales. Third cutting was a little better; he government's $3.9 billion disaster program. The measure authorizes assistance admin- will only get 15 percent worth of aid, after averaged 10 to 15 bales for every 20 acres. He still doesn't know about fourth cutting. loss in production will be eligible for the absorbing the first 35 percent South Jefferson STREET NEWS Complete Life & Health Coverage 964-2069 Battk Creek C. W«ddl EVENTS sirkidMd Give at the Barry County Red Cross Blood Bank at Leason Sharpe Hall from 11 until 5 this Friday. After you give, visit Bosley’s for a free candy bar to help you replenish your blood supply. If you get a gallon pin at this drive, we have a $2.00 gift certificate for you. 2. Holiday Weak: National Grouch Day — Satur­ day; Boss's Day — Friday; Sweetest Day — Saturday. This Is the week to honor your grouchy doss, your sweet grouch or your bossy sweetheart. Your South Jefferson Street merchants are ready to help with a card for the occasion from Bosley's Sentiment Shop, an appropriate T-Shirt greeting from Progressive Graphics or you can take your favorite grouch, boss or sweetheart to lunch or dinner at the County Seat, Mexican Connex­ ion or Little Brown Jug to celebrate this festive week. 3. The Thomapple Arts Council sponsors a con­ cert by musicians Of the Fontana Society at Central Auditorium this Sunday afternoon, 3 P.M. Tickets are available at the Music Center in Downtown Hastings or al the door. Deer Hide. The Hastings Elks annual deer hide collection is underway. Donate your hides at one ol the collection spots in the county and the proceeds go to help brighten the Christmas of someone who needs it. 5. Modem Mythology Day — October 13. Spin a mythological tale from our soapbox this week, for all to hear, and get a $2.00 gift cer­ tificate for your storytelling. (Limit 5) 6 Apple Butter Stirrin Festival — October 15-16. Bring us some homemade apple butter this week and get a $2.00 gift certificate. Bring us something to spread it on and it’s $2.00 more. (Limit 3) National School Lunch Week - October 9-15. Let’s trade school lunches. You bring us your school lunch this week, in exchange, we will buy you lunch at the County Seat. (Limit 2) Homemaker School. This year' 3 Homemaker 8 School is fast approaching (October 27) and free tickets are available at Bosley's on South Jefferson. The program promises to be bet­ ter than ever, so get your tickets now before they are gone. 9. The United Way campaign continues in Barry County, and your support is vital to the work of the important agencies it sponsors. 10. Hastings High School Homecoming is this weekend. The parade through Downtown Hastings starts at 6 p.m. this Friday, before the big game. Be there. 11. Books ’n Things reopens in their new location under the Village Squire, this Monday. Oc­ tober 17. Stop in and welcome them to Downtown Hastings. ^TOO Strickland Rd. LOG HOME DEALERSHIP The Manufacturer of one of the nation's finest homes, starting at $10,860. Great earning potential. Need not inter­ fere with present employment. Must have ability to mortgage, pur­ chase or sell a model. Call Bill Wood. 1-615-895-0720 collect. BRENTWOOD LOG HOMES 427 C River Rock itvd. Murfreesboro, TN 37124 that only halfway filled after harvest As of the end of September, the national ASCS had announced emergency haying, grazing or feed operations in 2,233 counties in 43 states. Bany County was declared a "Now we seem to get this rain and I don't know for sure whether DI be able to get my fourth cutting with the ground being so disaster area in August after meeting the minimum of 30 percent loss in overall pro­ duction, said Krammin. soft," explained Slocum. Many farmers and ranchers nationwide The ASCS has no solid estimate on how much the aid package may total, but officials also had to cull or liquidate livestock herds because they had little forage or money to buy supplemental feed. are suggesting that it may exceed the $3.9 billion level mentioned when the law was Slocum said he and his son sold some passed, perhaps $1 billion or somewhat higher. beef steers before the animals were up to weight, and added that he might have to sell Aid will be figured by paying the differ­ ence between the expected normal production some more. Krammin said few local farmers had to resort to dispensing partial herds, and and the actual production figures. Farmers seeking federal aid will need proof he estimates that about 200 animals were of production, receipts of sales, certification of hay production, silo measurements, num­ sold to cut down on local farmers* feed costs. Area farmers who had previously put some of their land in special government ber of wagon loads of green chop hay (greens cut and soon fed to the animals without Normally, mature cornstalks would tower over Ed (left) and David Slocum, but dry weather and tow yields have reduced this year's crops and forced the Slocums to join 1,000 or so Barry County fanners seeking federal disaster assistance aid. programs to reduce overproduction were giv­ en permission this summer to harvest forage j on the out-of-production acreage to combat the feed and hay shortage, he said. Others planted emergency crops which grow quickly, like oats, rye and sudex (a sorghum, being baled) cut and fed, number of hay bales cut, and weights of the bales. The individual production rates from this per crop, per acre for the county. ASCS has different payment rates for part­ drought aid package. That program, implemented in August, is a cost-share program for farmers who had to purchase feed for their livestock after they grass cross). icipation and non-participation farms in the department's production program, said Kram­ suffered a minimum 40 percent loss of feed used in their enterprise. The federal govern­ min. Those involved in the ASCS prog­ ment will pay 50 percent of the feed costs, replaced with CCC-owned stocks. Another provision involves federal as­ rams, for example, will receive a guaranteed target price of $2.93 per bushel of corn, not to exceed 5 cents per pound on purchase, said Krammin, or for corn purchased from sistance equaling 50 percent of the eligible costs of reseeding ton-annual forage crops while those not participating will have a guaranteed target price of $1.75 per bushel. the government at 5 percent of the loan rate. on established pastures destroyed by the So far, 42 fanners have signed up for that program, and Krammin said he anticipates will last until the beginning of the next har­ drought Disaster payments will be available to producers with gross annual revenues less than $2 million on crops for losses greater than 35 percent of normal production. Com­ vest, he added. Krammin called the overall federal aid package a "premiere-type disaster payment Payments are calculated by determining the amount of loss below 65 percent of nor­ Hay was the hardest hit crop for the coun­ ty, Krammin said, followed by com, oats, string beans, soybeans and other edible beans. Bean farmers in the northeast part of the county, who were the worst hit in the deva­ stating rains two years ago, received a second blow this year. Because of soil conditions late in the spring, some were not even able to plant, Krammin said. But the federal aid includes season will be compared to the normal yield "There's quite a bit of detail in these programs," Krammin added. "This is the major portion of the program." The emergency feed program is an example of other programs within the entire another 50 participants before the Dec. 31 deadline. Aid in the emergency feed program food, and fish used for commercial food production. One option will be for an eligible pro­ ducer to obtain CCC feed grain through a feed dealer or manufacturer and have his grain mercially grown crops are eligible. program," because it was quickly developed and approved in Washington. Without the aid, local farmers would be struggling, he mal production and then multiplying that by said. "They would have a very disasterous fin­ of the payment rate for losses in excess of the applicable payment level. There are two payment levels, 90 percent ancial year, he said. Farmers like Ed Slocum cannot breathe a 75 percent of normal production, and 65 per­ cent of the payment rate for losses between 35 percent and 75 percent of normal pro­ sigh of relief, yet. "I guess you ain't gonna know until you duction. Payment rates vary among "program" get all done. We already cut some, but we're leaving strips out in the field to be asses­ and "non-program" crops, a distinction be­ tween those covered by federal price support sed," he said. "How much Bl get, I don't know." benefits and those that are not Program crops, said Krammin, include According to an agency fact sheet, here are some of the program's highlights for eligible producers: Livestock producers with qualifying corn, oats, wheat and sorghum, while non­ annual gross revenues less than $2.5 million can receive either 50 percent federal cost­ share assistance for feed or surplus grain owned by the department's CommodityCred­ it Corp, at 75 percent of the county loan rate where the grain is stored. Eligible livestock include cattle, sheep, goats, swine, poultry, horses, mules and donkeys used for food or in the production of program crops are vegetables, fruits, hay and Christmas trees. The aid package coven all crops grown in Barry County, which number about 20, he added. The most common crops here are com, wheat, soybeans, oats and hay. •For participating program crops, led by wheat, feed grains, cotton and rice, the payment rate will be the target price. That is the price level or goal used to compute reg­ ular payments to producers; these "deficien­ cy" payments typically relate to the differ- See FARMERS, page 7 (Gift certificate* are BaUtad to one person per month w AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 2. 3. 5. 6. Little Bucky celebrates Parson Weems’ Birth­ day (October 11) by having a 99' sale this week. The prices the Buck brings you in his weekly Reminder ad may seem ficticious, but unlike the Parson’s stories, th**- •• j factual as you will see when you shr our store. Our Sentiment Shop has cam tor Boss's Day and Sweetest Day as well js other important October holidays. Our Fragrance Aisle selection gets larger everyday as we prepare for the Christmas season. Shop our Cosmetic Department for a large selection of special promotions from Clarion, Revlon, Aziza and Cover Girl. Remember you get Double Prints everyday from our Photo Department. Bosley's is open every Sunday from 10 until 1 to serve you. Hastings has it ... QUOTE: DRAKE THE SOLUTION... • Retired - 22 Years Production Credit Association • Business Owner • Family Farmer • 4-H State & County Leader ...NOT THE PROBLEM! "A grouch escapes so many little annoyances that it almost pays to be one " — Kin Hubbard ELECT LP-PHRRmncY OS LEV SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - MS-MM SHIRLEY DRAKE OUR COUNTY CLERK REAL EXPERIENCE Paid for by Committee to Elect Shirley Drake, 1510 Bachman Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 —1 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 13. 1088 - Page 3 Officer catches rock thrower in act An alert Barrv County Jail corrections of ficer Sunday helped stop a young man who was throwing rocks through the window al Family Dollar in Hastings? Described by police has intoxicated at the lime. Jeffrey I.. Thompson. 19. was arraigned Tuesday on a charge of malicious destruction of property Hastings Police said corrections officer Don Tietz was on his way to work at 10:30 p.m. when he saw a person going through the motions of throwing something in the Family Dollar Parking lot al 735 W. State St. Tietz turned around and saw Thompson throwing rocks at the window, police said. Tietz drove to the Michigan State Police Post on West State Road and alerted troopers, who arrived in time to catch the man. Police said Thompson, of 3805 Gun Lake Road, denied that he had thrown any rocks at the window. He told authorities he had been al a party and was attempting to hitch a ride home. Police said they found six punctures in the 8-fool by 5'A-foot window The punctures ranged from one inch to one foot in diameter. Five rocks, which had pierced the outer pane of glass but not the inner pane, were recovered by police. Thompson was arrested on the charge and taken to the Barry County Jail. Candy bars stolen in school break-in LEGAL ISSUES: About S8 worth of candy bars were stolen last week when burglars broke into the Hastings Area School Administration Building. Hastings Police said a burglars Thursday removed an 18-inch by 24-inch panel from a door on the west side of the building, located at 232 W. Grand St. . The burglar entered the kitchen and took 16 candy bars. Nothing else was reported missing. Police have no suspects. By Richard H. Shaw Barry County Probate Judge Hearings set on bias in courts Commentaries (mtn our editorial staffand the community— WRITE US A LETTER: The Huttings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defama­ tory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Was the ‘big bust’ a setup? To The Editor: convicted, and 1 believe it was a matter of their thinking that they were doing someone a small favor. Granted, they were wrong, but many of them were set up by the real dealers in exchange for lighter sentences. Is this just? Furthermore, if an attractive young lady of­ ficer came up to me looking for something. I may have been tempted myself. James Cronover II Jackson State Prison After reading in the Banner (Oct. 6 edition) about the "Big Bust of '87.” I was appalled. Cocaine is a very dangerous drug and it does cause people to do what they ordinarily wouldn't. But it would seem that the police were more interested in statistics, another case of quanti­ ty over quality. I know or know of all the people who were Let’s let all the kids play To The Editor: Michigan Extended Weather Forecast Two years ago a citizens' commission to improve Michigan courts was named by the Michigan Supreme Court to recommend im­ provements of the services provided by the courts to the citizens who use them. In its final report the commission identified a perception that courts do not treat women and minorities as well as they treat men and Caucasians. The Supreme Court promptly ap­ pointed a task force on gender issues and a task force on racial/ctbnic issues to investigate the nature and extent of bias in the state courts. Public hearings on these issues will be held in Grand Rapids at the Hall of Justice. 333 Monroe Avenue. NW. on Oct. 26. from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Persons unable to attend the hearings may express their feelings in writing to: Bias Task Forces. P.O. Box 30048. Lansing. 48909. Friday through Sunday Lower Peninsula A generally fair and pleasant weekend is expected with a wanning trend. Highs should be in the upper 50s and 60s Friday, with 60s to lower 70s over the weekend. Lows are ex­ pected to be mostly in the 30s Friday with 40s over the weekend. A generally fair and pleasant weekend is expected with a warming trend. Highs should range in the mid-50s to lower 60s Friday with lower to mid-60s over the week­ end. Lows ’dll be mainly in the 30s Friday, warming to the lower to mid-40s over the Editor’s Notes... by David T, Young A The fall season has brought with it a believe in most deeply, the ones that may County. have touched them personally. Ushering in the season of appeals was the Some try to give a little bit to every celebrated annual Jerry Lewis Muscular cause, while some avoid giving hardly at all, Dystrophy telethon over the Labor Day pleading their own poverty. But most Americans are known as a Not much later came the kickoff for the generous lot. Our culture tries to help others Barry Area United Way campaign, which more than any other on the face of the earth. I tty to give to the programs I believe in now is under way. Coming soon are two events dedicated to most, but it is nearly impossible for me to the same cause, the St. Jude’s Children's tum down a little girl selling cookies. It's Research Hospital, running at about the difficult to refuse to buy a K of C Tootsie same time. Roll to help retarded kids. It's hard to look One activity is a bikeathon and another is This letter is to reach out to the people of the Hastings Area School communities. Why are you saying “no” to your kids' futures? We understand the need to say "no" to extra taxes, no one wants to pay more taxes. What we can’t understand is the "no" voters' reactions to the young people who are the future of this country. Say "no” to the State of Michigan and the way they arc handling school state aid. Their management of state aid for schools is out­ dated and needs to be reconstructed to fit the needs of ottr time. There is a change needed there at state level and we need to band together and write our legislators to say that we want it changed. This would be only the school’s second operational millage raise in 18 years. How many of us have not had a raise in that long? We have helped our churches build new buildings and shown our faith in the com­ munity there. Where is the faith in our kids? There was a meeting given by concerned citizens to explain the facts and fallacies sur­ rounding this millage and we were dismayed by the lack of turnout! If there are questions about our school's operational costs, the answers were there. That was the time to speak out and get explanations. The apathetic reaction of this community saddens us. We've got to care about our kids and our communities. The new jobs and new opportunities will not be there without the > quality educational foundation. I By time, vote “yes" for your future and j your kids now. Then write your state ♦'legislators and let’s get the change coming 4 from the state level, where it should be. | I I Yet if I give to every cause, I could wind And these campaigns are only a few of the many that occur between September and up broke myself. The United Way offers a solid choice. It covers a lot of ground, funding a variety of . Expect to hear soon from the Giri Scouts agencies. In one donation, one can help a and their cookie sales, from the American good number of services by contributing to Cancer Society's door-to-door appeal, the the United Way and a really nice part is that March of Dimes, Cystic Fibrosis, and from a large share of the donation stays in the local service organizations such as the communities in which we live. Jaycees, the Knights of Columbus, the You can get a lot of things done by Lions and Rotary, who specialize in projects giving to the United Way. You can help on behalf of other needy people. fight drug abuse and domestic, violence Don't forget that Christmas is prime time victims, help the Red Cross, the scouting for many appeals for the less fortunate. Can programs, the Salvation Army and many you envision Santas ringing bells and others that improve the quality of life standing next to black kettles? Can you locally. picture the "toys for tots," Christmas Sr , and Christmas food baskets for the needy. When thinking about who to give to, the United Way is a good place to start. And this list doesn't include the many But the giving shouldn't stop there personal soliciations from elementary, junior because the United Way doesn't cover high and high school kids who want to go to camp, or Boys’ or Girls’ State or band trips. absolutely everything. It doesn't include kids who ask for donations of giving was presented in a passage from to help them get things like new Rocket the New Testament. The story was that as football uniforms. Very few people would argue that almost people were dropping charity money in a all of the campaigns are for worthy causes. dropped off what amounted to a penny while And just about everybody has to have some others tossed in a great deal more. Yet Jesus admiration for those who work hard to was more impressed with the widow's coordinate such local fund-raisers and for contribution. However pitiful it was, she those "foot soldiers" who go door-to-door, gave all she had while others gave what they often to have to deal with rejection. could spare, he noted. Perhaps the greatest challenge in the issue receptacle near a temple, a poor widow But ordinary citizens have to wonder how I don't think any of us are ready to give they can give to so many worthy causes everything we have to charity, but I'd like to without wiping out their own pocketbooks. think we at least will give what we can spare It is difficult to say "no" to kids who don't have enough to eat, to kids with serious illnesses, to people who are blind, to people less fortunate and to programs to enrich the quality of life in our communities. But when does the solcitee say "no" to the solicitor, and when should "yes" be the response? And how much should and can one to nearly every person and every program in need. And how that's done is up to the individual conscience. Some tell us to give until it hurts. Some tell us to give until it helps. I say give what you can, when you can, and hope that in some small way each of us can help make a difference. Don’t take a holiday Hastings City Council meetings regularly are scheduled for two Monday evenings each month, but there a few exceptions. A good example of one exception appeared this week when the council had to have its meeting moved from Monday. Oct. 10, to Tuesday. Oct. 11, because <*f Columbus Day. We don't want to take anything away from the need for setting aside certain days each year to honor people who have performed great deeds. However, some of these legal holidays can upset the routines and efficiency of local day-to-day business and. at the very least, create some confusion. When meetings usually planned for Monday nights have to be ntovec to Tuesdays, the schedules of the council members can be upset and poor attendance on the following night could result. Some public officials could have Mondays set aside for city business and Tuesdays for other things in their lives. And sometimes delaying a meeting by one day can make a difference by a delaying a decision by 24 hours. Several other West Michigan communities have safeguards against certain holidays in-> terfering with them conducting business as usual. In fact, some recently have asked for and won approval from voters for charter revision that allows their councils to meet on certain Monday holidays. Obviously, no government officials in their right minds will want to hold meetings on Christmas Eve of Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve or New Year's Day. or Labor Day. the Fourth of July or Memorial Day. But what city officials could do is attempt to have meetings on Mondays that also hap­ pen to fall on President’s Day. Columbus Day. Veteran's Day or Martin Luther King Day. Once again, don't get us wrong. These holidays arc deserving tributes to people who have done so much for our country. But it might be wise for the council to place a question on the November 1989 ballot, asking for permission to have meetings to be held nearly all Monday nights, regardless of whether they arc holidays. Don’t miss the forum A candidates’ forum scheduled for Tuesday. Oct. 18. just might be most voters’ only good shot at learning essential information about the local and county races in the Nov. 8 general election. Candidates for two county commission seats, three countywide elected offices and a cicuit judgeship will be on hand to discuss issues and attempt to outline what they would like to do if elected to their posts. While there has been much publicity about the presidential, scntaorial and congres­ sional races, we really haven’t had a great deal of opportunity to hear from political can­ didates closer to home, candidates whose decisions are likely to affect our lives more directly more often than those whom we see and hear so much about these days. We urge every citizen in Barry County to take a little lime out to sec the forum this Tuesday and let face-to-face discussion of issues rather than counting the number of political signs on lawns determine who gets elected. PUBLIC OPINION: Why is voter turnout lower than ever before? To The.Editor: The people in this community should quit squabbling with the schools over millage and go right to the source of needed change and more money, the Michigan Legislature. They arc so busy in Lansing with their pork-barrel politics, scratching each others' backs, and singing and dancing, they’re not representing us. Maybe it’s lime to vote to replace them. This is an election year! We have to let them know we are not going to put up with this any longer. We need school financing reform and we need it now. Every voter in this community is affected by this issue if we have children, grandchildren or pay taxes. We should all write to our representatives to I let them know how important this issue is to us. After all they’re suppose to be rcpresen: ting us. not their special interests. Sincerely, Helen Hauschild Hastings the other way when someone asks for a illnesses. Then there have been events such as the "Crop Walk" for the hungry. Sincerely. Gary and J ulie Wank Hastings School fund problems pie with legislature contribution to help children with serious a bowlathon. May each year. Vote Yes’ for kids, future Many people contribute to the causes they wealth of fund-raising activities in Barry weekend. If it wasn’t for these boys to have a team, the coach would be history. I have had some of the boys tell me they wish they could play more than once or twice at the end. What am I opposed to say? Well I'm saying it now. The coach is being unfair to these kids and the schools for not let­ ting them play. Now how about it, coach? Let’s see these other boys in there more and not warming the bench so much. A concerned parent for all of the boys Mrs. Sally Jackson Hastings 1 don't know how others may feel, but 1 believe that some of the boys on the (Hastings) varsity football team are being treated unfairly. After all, the kids' parents paid to have the boys play and then they go to the games to watch them play, but there seems to be nine to 11 players who gel to go in and out at least three limes in the fourth quarter and then some don't even get in. Now what do we pay $ 125 for, just to watch the starting team play the whole game? Not me. I want to see all the boys play, and not just once or twice in the third and fourth quarters, either. To The Editor: Upper Peninsula weekend. give? VIEWPOINT LETTERS from our readers.... Dukakis’ record distorted To The Editor: “out-liberaling” Dukakis with suggestions of It dismays me to think that someone who day care, environmental issues, education, campaigns in such a dishonest and misleading way as George Bush has been doing could ac­ I civil rights, social security protection, etc. He expects voters to forget that the Reagantually be elected President of the United Bush administration did so much to destroy States. the environment and during the first term they Bush implies that Dukakis vetoed the actually tried to destroy the Social Security Massachusetts bill requiring the mandatory System. These kinds of programs were com­ daily pledge of allegiance because he is not munistic, they claimed. patriotic. Bush knows that both the slate and Boston Harbor is so polluted because the federal Supreme Courts have determined that Reagan-Bush adminstration would not release the bill was unconstitutional. money to clean it up, just as they didn’t It is revealing that in the first presidential release the money mandated by law for the debate. Bush said that he would "have found cleanup of several toxic waste dumps across a way to sign the bill." That is exactly what the country. Reagan put Bush in charge of a the Reagan-Bush administration has been do­ task force to find ways of cutting out regulaing. If they didn’t like a law, they ignored it, lions pertaining to environment and other as in the Iran-Contra affair. areas of government oversight. Bush implies that there is something subver­ Probably the most unrealstic position taken sive about Dukakis by repeating over and over by Bush is that he will implement many new that he is a "card-carrying” member of the programs and not ever raise taxes, just as ACLU. "Card Carrying” revives in people’s Reagan said he would do when Bush called it minds the phrase Senator Joseph McCarthy "voodoo economics.” While claiming to used in ruining the lives of so many in the want a balanced budget, the Reagan-Bush ad­ 1950s. If there is anything wrong with the ministration has nearly tripled the national ACLU, why is that the darling of the Republicans, William Milliken, so high up the debt. We all know families who appear pro­ ladder of the organization? sperous because they have nice homes, cars, Bush implies that Dukakis is soft dn crime clothes and take expensive vacations. Soon by citing the murder and rape committed by a they are bankrupt because they have been liv­ furloughed prisoner. Bush knows that most states and the federal government have laws ing this way by borrowing money. America is only able to appear prosperous similar to the Massachusetts one and that because we are borrowing so much money while Reagan was governor of California he from Europe and Japan. When these lenders furloughed more than one person who com­ mitted murder while on furlough; Bush stop our credit, we won’t be able even to pay the interest on our debt. Then Japan will be himself praised and gave a medal to a Texas able to dictate our economic policy just as we agency that furloughed a prisoner who also are now doing with Mexico. committed murder. The Reagan-Bush Administration has spent The facts arc that the Massachusetts us into the poor house and doesn’t even know furlough system was started by Republican it yet. And they continue to blame Congress Governor Francis Sargent. Dukakis toughen­ for the spending, when each year Congress ed the law. Crime and drug use is down in has voted less money that the administration Massachusetts, while going up elsewhere. has requested. In the meantime. Dukakis has Bush knows that his administration has continued to balance his budget and reduce tolerated more law breaking than any ad­ taxes. ministration in recent memory. Do we really want George Bush to be our Bush implies that there is something un­ wholesome about being a liberal. And at the next President? James Pino same time he is trying to gamer votes by Nashville James Pino Beth Wester James Mulder Mike Herbig The presidential election is less than Tour weeks away and the deadline for registering to vote has just passed. Over the last 30 years it has been shown that fewer and fewer registered voters bother to show up a the ppolls. Why do you think fewer people are voting than in the past? James Pino, Nashville: "The comment that I hear a good many people say is 'there is no difference between Democrats and Republicans' or 'one candidate or another.' I think there is a difference and people ought to be intersted in voting. Democracy docs not work unless people participate in it." Beth Wester, Middleville: "Personally, I vote. However, the choices this year leave a lot to be desired. When you end up with choices like this year, it's hard to get people out to vote." Robin Billings, Battle Creek: "1 feel nowadays, people are more aware of the issues. People talk about it but they don't do anything about it. I don’t understand why they don't (vote).” James Mulder, Hastings: "The only thing 1 can think of is the younger people arc not loo much interested. I talk to people when I go out and vote. It's mostly middle aged people. There arc a lot in that younger age group." Mike Herbig, Hastings: "Maybe they’ve finally figured out what's happened these days." Beatrice Pino, Nashville: "The privilege of voting is so rare and so precious. I can’t understand why people would let it slip away. It will slip away if we don’t use it." The Hastings Pubiuhodby Banner HASTINGS BANNER, INC. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 P.O. Box B Publication No (USPS 717-830) POSTMASTER: Sand oddres* change* Io Hastings Banner - P.O. Bax B Hastings, Ml 49058 -0602 Published Weekly Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 SUBSCRIPTION RATES $13.00 par year In Barry County $15.00 par year In adjoining counties St 6.50 per year elsewhere �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 13. 1988 Gertrude V. Darling HASLETT - Gertrude V. Darling, 70, of Haslett, formerly of Woodland, died Wednes­ day, October 12, 1988 at a Lansing Hospital. Mrs. Darling was bom on January 18,1918 in Woodland. She graduated from Woodland High School. She was married to DeForrest Darling in Lake Odessa. He preceded her in death. She was employed for 25 years with the Lansing school district Beckman Center for Hand­ icapped Children. Mrs. Darling is survived by one son, Douglas Darling of East Lansing; seven grand­ children; 15 brothers and sisters. Preceding her in death was one son. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 14, at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Rev. Robert Kersten offi­ ciating. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery. Gordon M. Doty MAUL HAWAII - Mr. Gordon M. Doty, 55, of Maui, Hawaii, formerly of Lake Odessa died Friday, October 7, 1988 at his home. He was born August 24, 1933 in Lake Odessa. Mr. Doty is survived by his mother, Dorothy Doty of Hastings Provincial House; three sisters, Mrs. Dean (Maureen) Cross and Mrs. Priest (Shirley) Brighton, both of Lake Odessa and Mrs. Leon (Diane) Pitchford of Eagle; two brothers, Douglas Doty and Bruce Doty, both of Portland. Memorial services and cremation will be in Hawaii Mary E. Mater NASHVILLE - Maty E. Mater, 91, of Rt. 1, Nashville went to be with the Lord on Wednes­ day, Oct. 5, 1988. Mrs. Mater was bom on March 31, 1897 in Gratiot County, the daughter of Lemuel and Hattie Edmonds. Mary was raised in Barry County, graduating in 1916 from Nashville High School and Ypsilanti Teachers College going on to teach at McKelvey, Beigh, Quail­ trap and McOmber Schools. She was married to Dr. Orville O. Mater on August 31, 1924 residing at their farm home, north of Nashville. Mary and her husband exhibited their regis­ tered sheep and hogs at County and State fairs throughout Michigan until his death in 1975. She was a member of the Cloverleaf Class, the Birthday Club, the Good Cheer Club, and led a 4-H club for 19 years. Mrs. Mater is survived by three sons, Gene, Gerald and John; 13 grandchildren; 13 great­ grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Edmonds. Preceding her in death is one brother, Henry and two sisters, Effie Hosmer and Nellie Moon. Funeral services were held Sunday after­ noon, October 9 at the Nashville Baptist Church. Rev. Lester DeGroot officiated. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cornerstone Corps of the Independent Bible Mission. [^ATTEND SEMES Hastings Area FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian expcricncc makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship. 6 p n. Wednesday Prayer GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St.. Michael Amon. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Oct. 16 - 8:45 Church School (all ajex). 10:00 Holy Communion. 6:00 Youth EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL Group. Thursday, Oct. 13 - 7:30 CHURCH, comer of Broadway Sr. Choir. 8:00 AA. Friday. Oct. and Center in Hastings. Phone 14 - 6:00 Wedding Reh. Saturday. 945-3014. The Res-. Wayne Smith. Oct. 15 - 9:30 Conf. 6. 3:00 Wed Rector. Sunday Schedule: Adult ding. 8 DO NA. Monday. Oct. 17 • 6:00 Pos Pjr. Tuesday. Oct. 18-- ..Choir, 9:00 p in. Church School 9:30 Word«5t?hfA-'WS!rteWay.3 andrAduk Education. 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist. 10:30 a.m. Week­ Oct 19 - 7:00 Bd. of Elders. day Eucharists: Wednesday . 7:15 a.m. Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Call for HASTINGS FIRST information about youth choir. Bi­ PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. G. ble Study, youth group, and other Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen A. activities. Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. Sept. 25 - 9:30 and 11:00 HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ Morning Worship Service Nursery SIONARY CHURCH. 307 E. provided. Broadcast of 9:30 ser­ Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm. vice over WBCH-AM and FM. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday 9:30 Senior High Church School School. 10:00. Morning Worship Classes. 10:00 Classes for Pre­ Service 11:00. Evening Service School. D.K.. and Kindergarten in 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday the Hal) Basement; Children's Night 7:30. Church for Grades One through Four in the Dining Room. 5:00 CH URCH OF THE Junior High Youth Fellowship NAZARENE, 1716 Nonh Broad­ meet al church. 6:30 Senior High way. Rev. J.ttncs E. Lcitzman Youth Fellowship meet al Church. Pastor. Sunday Services; 9:45 a.m. Tuesday. Sept. 27 - 7:00 Shower Sundr School Hour. I MX) a.m. for Edie Keller. Wednesday. Sept. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 28 • 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ Friday. Sept. 28 - 6:00 Mender s day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Dinner in the Dining Room. Teens and Children. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, Comer of Jeffer­ son and Walnut. Hastings. Sunday School. 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship II a.m. Pastor: Dale Wells. Phone 948-4012. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. Ml 49058. Nor­ man Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m.,, Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:00 (Elern. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). LiHc Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB club for boys. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thomas B. Worth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving. Michig.tn. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11 a.m. The Church Page is Paid for H The Hastings Banner, the Cht. .nes, and these Local Business is: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Sorvko HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M 37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-1995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Motnmg Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided io and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURQL. B05 S. Jefferson Father Leort Pohl. Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banficld Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day. 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barrett. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall), Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to II a.m. Kings Kids (Children’s Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West Slate Rood. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship II a.m.; Evening Senice 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at IG a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.. Evening Service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hartgcrink, Phone 664-4811 Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Hallwigs and loka Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY at Hastings, Inc. Insurance for your life. Home. Business and Cor WHEN FUNENAL HOMES HwlMp — Noth.HI. FLEXFABINCMHORATED of Hastings RATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Mwob.rF0.lC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions" • I IBS. J«l!«>son ■ 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook 4d. — Has lings. Michigan k__________________ ____________ _______________________ J Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Hanfield United Methodist Sunday School.................. ....9 a.m. Church............................. 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School............... 9:30 a.m. Church............................10:30 a.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Chruch. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Ruby Ann Shultz Robert A. Holmes HASTINGS - Ruby Ann Shulu, 83. ot 1200 Tanner Lake Road, Hastings, died Tuesday, October 11, 1988 al Blodgett Memorial Medi­ cal Center in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Shultz was bom on March 16, 1905 in Climax, the daughter of Rollo and Barbara (Schott) Hawkins. She came to her present farm home as a young lady with her parents. She finished her education at the Yeckley School. She was married to Raymond Shulu on June 20, 1925. She was a member of the Jolly-Jill Hobby Club. Mrs. Shulu is survived by two daughters, Thelma Williams and Mrs. Walter (Beverly) Birman; two sons, Donald and Melvin Shulu all of Hastings; ll grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by one grand­ daughter Miranda Marie. Funeral services will be held ll:00 a.m. Friday, October 14 at Rutland Township Cemctoy with Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. officiating. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. HASTINGS - Robert A. Holmes, 80, of 227 South Hanover, Hastings died Monday, Octob­ er 10, 1988 at his residence. Mr. Holmes was bom July 9,1908 in Grand Rapids, the son of Ramanzo O. and Margaret A. (Dunn) Holmes. He attended the Grand Rapids schools graduating in 1925. He was married to Bemadine Bums on Janu­ ary 4, 1934. He was employed at the C & O Railroad for 12 years, he was a Park Director for the city of Grand Rapids and worked at Muir Drugs. They moved to Hastings in 1939 where he was employed at the E.W. Bliss for 33'Z years. He was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Church, Knights of Columbus and the Hastings Moose Lodge. Mr. Holmes is survived by five daughters, Mrs. David (Peg) Reynolds of Hastings, Judy Spray of Oakhills, Florida, Mrs. Gordon (Suzanne) Maleitzke of Fowlerville, Mrs. Howard (Gerturde) McManus of Laingsburg and Mrs. Marvin (Bernadette) Davis of DeLand, Florida; 18 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bema­ dine on January 4, 1934, one son, Michael B. Holmes and one daughter Roberta Minor. Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 13 at the St. Rose Church with Father Leon Pohl officiating. Burial will be at the Ml Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Rose Church or the Knights of Columbus. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Jack W. Main, Jr. NASHVILLE - Jack W. Main, Jr., 24, of 110 N. Main Street, Nashville, died Thursday even­ ing, October 6, 1988 at his residence. Mr. Main was born on August 25, 1964, in Lakeview, the son of Jack and Linda (Russell) Main. He was raised in Nashville and attended Nashville schools and Maple Valley High School. He was married to Tina M. Daniels on June 7, 1985 in Lakeview. He was employed as a construction worker for various companies. Mr. Main is survived by his wife, Tina; daughter. Candice Main; mother and step­ father, Linda and Max Snyder of Nashville; maternal grandmother, Cecile Anderson of Nashville; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Main of Lakeview. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Danielle and Brandi. Funeral services were held Monday, Octob­ er 10, 1988 at Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville with Elder Elmer Patrick officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Lakeview. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jack W. Main, Jr. Memorial Fund. Bessie M. Groff PLYMOUTH - Bessie M. Groff, 93, of Plymouth and formerly of Lake Odessa, died Wednesday, October 12, 1988 at Nightingale Nursing Center, Lavonia. Mrs. Groff was bom on April 19, 1895, in Odessa Township, the daughter of Harvey and Minnie (Dailey) Tupper. She attended Lake Odessa schools. She was married to William A. Groff. He preceded her in death on March 28, 1976. She taught school for 47 years, 30 years in Lake Odessa elementary schools. Mrs. Groff is survived by one son. Dale of Plymouth; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, • Lee and Dewey and two sisters, Opal and Iris. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 15, at 1:00 p.m., at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with the Rev. Keith McIver officiating. Friends will be received by the family Thursday, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery. Herbert E. Seymour HASTINGS - Herbert E. Seymour, 68, died October 7, 1988 at a Lansing hospital. Mr. Seymour was born November 7,1919 in Grand Ledge, the son of Clarence and Mabie (Copenhaver) Seymour. He was a life time area resident He retired in 1981 as the head custodian of the Grand Ledge High School where he also worked as a bus driver. He was a member of the Hastings Church of the Nazarene, former member of the Grand Ledge Church of the Nazarene and a former board member of both churches. Mr. Seymour is survived by his wife Ruth; three daughters and son-in-law, Joane Robbins of Jupiter, Florida, Verlee Fletcher of Charlot­ te, Diane and Chuck Bowers of Marlow, Okla­ homa; one son and daughter-in-law, Herbert Jr. and Barbara of Mulliken; six grandchildren and one nephew. Funeral services were held Monday, Octob­ er 10, 1988 at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge with the Rev. James Leitzman of the Hastings Church of the Nazarene officiating. Burial was at the Hastings Town­ ship Cemetery. Tony Scott Royer CAVE CREEK, ARIZONA - Tony Scott Royer, 28, of Cave Creek, Arizona, died Wednesday, Octobers, 1988, at Good Samari­ tan Hospital in Phoenix. Tony was bom on October 16, 1959, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Daniel and Jola Royer, of Hastings. He has lived in the west for the past 11 years. He was married to Joanne Phillips in Wood­ land Hills, California, on May 25, 1985. Mr. Royer is survived by his wife, Joanne; his parents, Dan and Jola; two brothers, Todd of Jerusalem, Israel and Brett of Cave Creek, Arizona; two grandmothers, Lila Denslow of Remus and Ruth Royer of Mansfield, Ohio; one great grandmother, Jesse Bennett of Remus and mother-in-law, Florence Phillips of Woodland Hills, California. Memorial services were held in the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings on Monday, October 10,1988. Burial was at Decker Cemet­ ery in Remus, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, the Thomapple Arts Council or Hospice. and the House and Senate. The United Methodist Women of Woodland Methodist Church will be host for the District Methodist Women Mission Enrichment meeting Oct. 19. This will be an all-day meeting and will include women from all United Methodist Church Women’s groups in the Lansing District. Lunch will be served. Tills Saturday, Oct. IS. Zion Lutheran Church will hold a bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is the first of the Woodland-area fall bazaars, and it will include coffee and cakes all morning and a lunch served from 11 a.m. Laverne Bivens, past president of the Michigan Gideons Association, spoke at Lakewood United Methodist Church on Sun­ day during a Layman's Sunday Service. Paul Quigley conducted the service. Muriel Pierce, recovering from orthopedic surgery, attended the service in a wheelchair. The church is a barrier-free building. Muriel is the wife of the Rev. Ward Pierce, pastor of the church. On Friday morning several Woodiandcrs met with Hal and Nell Stannard at the Woodland Towne House for breakfast. The local eating place opened a half hour early for the group. Those who attended were Gene and Frances Reuther, Leroy and Joyc** Flessner and their granddaughter, Tom and Doris Niethamer, the Rev. Cliff Randall, G. R. and Mercedeth McMillen, Robert and Virginia Crockford, Jim and Cathy Lucas, John and Opal Booher, Willis Dalton, George and Dorothy Schaibly and Mark Niethamer. Woodlanders Tom and Doris Niethamer, the Rev. Cliff Randall, Neil Stannard and Jim and Cathy Lucas attended the Lake Odessa Historical Society meeting on Thursday even­ ing and heard Hal Stannard give a lecture about Robert E. Lee. Also, recently deceased Carroll Brodbeck, who was a Woodland native, was honored at the meeting with a mo­ ment of silence. The Lakewood United Methodist Youth Fellowship is preparing a pre-Lakewood High football game pizza supper at the church Fri­ day evening. Pizza will be served with a salad and dessert bar from 5 to 7 p.m. The public is invited. A freewill offering will be taken. Stuart Kussmaul has left-Pennock Hospital and is now receiving therapy at Thomapple Manor. The Woodland Gospel Singers including their newest member, Mike Marsteiler, will sing at 7 p.m. at Lakewood United Methodist Church on Sunday evening, Oct. 16. This locally popular group has sung over most of western Michigan and always draws a good crowd with their rousing gospel songs. The public is invited to come hear them. An 18-year-old motorist who begged authorities not to arrest him was taken into custody Sunday on several charges involving violations in a motor vehicle. The Barry County Prosecutor's office issued warrants Tuesday charging Michael W. Kuzma with driving with a suspended license, fleeing and eluding and turfing. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Lynn Cruttenden said Kuzma, of 9616 S. Bedford Road, Dowling, was driving south on M-37 near Groat Road Sunday when be sped past Cruttenden while the deputy was on patrol. Cruttenden said he recognized the driver as Kuzma, clocked him as driving 84 mph and turned to pursue. Near Stamm Road, Cruttenden recognized the car parked in a driveway behind several pine trees in the 11200 block of South Bedford Road. Cruttenden pulled up and confronted Kuzma, who denied he was the driver of the Barry County residents won't have to travel far to catch some down-home fiddle music next weekend, as Original Michigan Fiddlers hold a jamboree in Hastings. Thirty-some fiddlers from across the state will rosin up their bows and fill the Community Building with the lively, old-fashioned sounds of fiddling Saturday, Oct. 22, from 1 to 5 p.m., and again for the dance from 7 p.m. until whenever. Other old-time instruments like guitars, banjos, mandolins and a piano, will provide back-up music with their unique sounds. Members of Welcome Corners United Methodist Church will serve lunch. Guests are asked to br­ ing -their own chairs. FIVE YEARS OF PROTECTION! vehicle. After Cruttenden told him he recognized him as the driver, Kuzina admitted he had driven the car and pleaded with the deputy not to arrest him. Cruttenden asked him for his license, but Kuzma said he didn't have one. Cruttenden later found out his license had been Buy now and receive H.E.L.P.- - the Homeowners Extended Labor and Parts Program. It’s a worry-free protection pack­ age that takes care of all repair charges for 5 full years. Don’t miss out on a great value. suspended. Kuzema, who resisted being handcuffed, was taken into custody, and his car was towed from the scene. Witnesses at the home told Cruttenden Kuzema appeared to be driving 40 mph when grass and nearly striking the pine trees Floyd J. Carroll Raymond Slkkenga, author of “Doers and Dreamers: The Governors of Michigan.” and a history teacher from Battle Creek, gave a slide illustrated lecture, "History Can Be Fun” to the Woodland Woman’s Study Club Tuesday, Oct. 4. The talk followed the club's annual gentlemen's and guest night banquet at Woodland United Methodist Church. The Rev. Robert Kersten attended the banquet and gave an invocation before the meal, prepared by Anne Bump, Mary Jo Bump, Lee Geiger, Barb Heise and Jeralee Mazurek, was served. There were 32 people at the event. After the meal, the group moved to the church sanctuary to hear Sikkenga tell of glaciers; Indians; French explorers and trap­ pers; British forts; fire from a baker's pipe destroying the village of Detroit; statehood: Michigan's involvement in the Civil War; So­ journer Truth’s burial in Battle Creek; the Capitol building standing in Lansing, with no other buildings anywhere in sight; Michigan's involvement in arming the United States in both World War I and II; the automobile in­ dustry pioneers, including Olds and Henry Ford, who built his automobiles on the first assembly lines, and built them in any color as long as you wanted black; and a space station in Jackson honoring astronauts. Sikkenga’s lecture ended with pictures of the Michigan State Capitol as it looks today by Catherine Lucas Driver asks officer not to to arrest him he pulled into the driveway, sliding on the PORTLAND - Floyd J. Carroll, 73, of Port land died September 29, 1988. Mr. Carroll was bom on May 9, 1915 in Mulliken, the son of Allen and Floy (Taylor) Carroll. He was married to Lucille Hawkins on Janu­ ary 11, 1936 in Vermontville. Mr. Carroll is survived by his wife, Lucille; one son, James Carroll; one daughter, Kaye Carroll Lefke; three grandsons; two grand­ daughters; one great granddaughter; one sister, Marguerite Kosnik of Ithaca; one sister-in-law, Lois Carroll of Grand Ledge; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Wayne. Funeral services were held October 1,1988 at the Mapes-Fisher Funeral Home in Sunfield. Burial was at the Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Woodland News Let's Keep It Where It Belongs! alongside. Kuzema had jumped out of the car and tried to jump the fence, but was brought up short by three large dogs in the yard, the work together and keep trash from becoming litter. witness told Cruttenden. Moments before Cruttenden pulled up, Kuzema told the residents he had been speeding and needed a place to hide. Insurance Billing TEMPSTA.r Part-time position open in billing department. Would prefer previous experience with Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross insurt ice billing. Reply with resume to ... Ad #352 Heating and Cooling Products c/o The Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings. Ml 49058 PAUL LAPHAM HEATING Middleville, Mich. 795-3900 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 13. 1988 — Page 5 f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE *445 IMMEDIATE DENTURE *335 Robinsons celebrated Klopfensteins to observe 50th wedding anniversary 35th wedding anniversary Gaylord and Evelyn Klopfenstein of N. Woodland Road. Lake Odessa, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2-5 p.m.. Sunday. Oct. 23. at Cunningham's Acre. Lake Odessa. No other gifts than the love and friendship of family and friends arc desired. The celebration will be hosted by their children and grandchildren. Their children are Dr. Ben and Sharon Smith of Constantine and Larry and Mary Klopfenstein of Olympia. Wash. Grandchildren arc Rochelle and Dona Klopfenstein and the late Mark Smith. John (Jack) and Maureen Robinson celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on Tuesday. Oct. 4. with a family gathering. The Robinsons were married Oct. 4. 1953, in Grand Rapids. John retired in 1986 from the DNR and Maureen retired this past June from the Lansing School District and they have returned to the Middleville area. Their three children are Tom (Joann), Susan (Dale) and Cheryl. They have four grandchildren. Swanson-Fruehbeisser united in marriage Wilcoxs to observe 40th wedding anniversary The daughters of Howard and Ann Wilcox wish to invite their friends and relatives to at­ tend the renewing of their 40th wedding vows on Saturday. Oct. 22. at 1:00 in the afternoon at the Free Methodist Church. 301 East State Road. Hastings. Reception will follow at the Church Fellowship Hall. No gifts please, the only gift v c request is your presence. Huey-Myers_ . announce engagement James Swanson of Hastings and Marilyn Coon of Phoenix. Ariz., wish to announce the marriage of their daughter. Pamela Jean Swanson, to Klaus Werner Fruchbcisscr of Winnweiler. West Germany. Klaus is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Werner Fruehbeisscr of Sippersfeld, Wester Germany. The marriage took place on Sept. 11, at the Candlelight Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas. Nev., followed by a four-weck stay in the United States with a wedding reception in Hastings on Oct. I. The newlyweds have now relumed to West Germany, where Klaus is employed in an Opel car factory and Pamela is stationed at Ramstcin Air Base. Their mailing address is: Box 9711 APO? N.Y. 09012-5432. ». at ' .•. • • ■ •.. • , I ' 1 Eaton-Banaszak united in marriage Celia Anne Eaton and Mark Joseph Banaszak were united in marriage by Rev. David Robertson on June 18 in the First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. The bride is the daughter of Arnold and Judy Eaton of Nashville, and the groom is the son of Donald and Joan Banaszak of Battle Creek. Celia is a graduate of Maple Valley High School and attended Central Michigan University and Kellogg Community College. She is employed by 1VI Travel, Inc. Mark is a graduate of Lakeview High School and attended Kellogg Community Col­ lege. He is employed by Nippondenso Mfg. USA Inc. Attending the bride was Lynn Walbeck, friend of the bride and groom, who served as matron of honor; her sister, Rebecca Eaton, and three close friends. Rachel Myers. Tam­ my Seymour and Stephanie Breitbach. Best man was John Mclckian. Groomsmen were Robert and Jeffrey Banaszak, brothers of the groom, and Troy Miles and Matt Carstens, close friends of the groom. Tara Banaszak. niece of the groom, served as the flowergirl. Ryan Banaszak, nephew of the groom, served as the ringbearer. Ushers were Leonard Eaton, brother of the bride, and Robert and Jeffrey Banaszak. At­ tending the guest book was Jodi Cobb. Soloist was David Beck, and reader was Leonard Eaton. The bride and groom were transported to the reception by a horse and carriage. The reception was held at the American Legion Post 54 in Battle Creek where a hot-cold buf­ fet was served. Music was provided by Ron Hull. Serving the cake, made by Serena Goodenough, were Jodi Cobb, Kelly Cooper and Dianne Hames. Host and hostess were Mr. and Mrs. David Thrun. The new Mr. and Mrs. Mark Banaszak honeymooned at Couples in Jamaica, and now make their home in Battle Creek. Fred and Margaret Huey of Hastings and Phillip and Judy Myers of Hastings are pleas­ ed to announce the engagement of their children, Doris and David. Doris is presently employed at Dean Foods in Wayland and David is employed by Wincbrcnner Construction. They are both 1987 graduates of Hastings High School. An Oct. 29 wedding is being planned at the First Baptist Church in Hastings. The couple will reside in Wayland. Martin-Porker announce engagement Jenks-Stanley exchange marriage vows Bonita E. Jenks, formerly of Dowling, and Steve C. Stanley. Ypsilanti, were married Ju­ ly 23 at the East Main Church of Christ. Their parents are Delbert E. and MaryJane Jenks. Dowling, and Preston and Shirley A. Stanley, Ypsilanti. Attendants were Vicki Garette, Roseanna McCulfor. Karen Kellay, Sue Heffner, Wen­ dy Jenks. Bruce Stanley, Chris Davis, Melvin Long, Joe Rickie and Kevin Keeney. The bride is a graduate of Delton-Kellogg High School and Western Michigan University. The bride-groom was graduated from Yp­ silanti High School and the General Moton Insitute. He is employed by General Motor* Corp. Hydra-matic. They now live in Ypsilanti. Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon E. Parker of Hastings wish to announce the engagement of their children, Susanne Kay Martin and Thomas Milo Parker. Susanne and Thomas both graduated from Hastings High School in 1975. Susanne is employed by Hastings Savings & Loan and Thomas is employed by Fisher Painting. The wedding will take place on Nov. 5 at the Presbyterian Church in Hastings. 11:27 a m. Bom Oct. 4 to Amelia and Michael Lcversee of Kalamazoo, weighing 8 lbs. 13M ozs.. time: 6:22 p.m. Bom Oct. 5 to Tammi Morse and Chris Shue of Shelbyville, weighing 8 lbs. 7M ozs., time: 10:14 p.m. Bom Oct. 6 to Larry and Barbara Case of Hastings, weighing 9 lbs. 214 ozs., time: 9:33 p.m. Bom Oct. 6 to Eric and Sherri Ingram of Hastings, weighing 11 lbs. 23« ozs.. time: 6:28 p.m. Born Oct. 9 to Miles and Penny Harring of Hastings, weighing 6 lbs. 416 ozs., time: 4:47 p.m. PlZ2a * Dinner • Zltl • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines * Calzone * Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Downtown MIDDLEVILLE HOURS: Tuss.-Thura. • 1:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fn. & Set. 11:30 s.m.-1 p.m.: Cloaed Mon. *L.D. Himebough DOS •D.D. White DDS *G. Mancewicx ODS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids TOOL & DIE MAKER Journeyman tool & die maker needed for an industrial firm. Applicant must be previously qualified. Competitive fringe & wage pack­ age. Send resume or apply at the ... Personnel Department Hastings Manufacturing Company 325 N. Hanover, Hastings, Ml 49058 (E.O.E.) School Election NOTICE 15 HEREBY CIVEN TO THE Qualified Electors of Hastings Area School District THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 24, 1988 The Polls lor the said Election will be open from 7:00 o'clock a_m., and remain open until 8:00 o'clock p.m., of the same Election day. The place (or places) of ELECTION are indicated below: Hastings Middle school west Gym Pleasantvlew Elementary school and The following PROPOSITIONS or QUESTIONS will be voted upon: GENERAL OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property In the Hastings Area School District, Michigan be Increased by 2.812 mills (62.812 on each $1,000.00) for two (2) years, 1988 and 1969, for general operating purposes? COUNTY TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE Barry County Marriage Licenses: Dennis Geiger. 29, Clarksville and Elizabeth Enz. 21, Lake Odessa. Troy Norris, 24, Delton and Dawn Morris. 21, Dowling. Area Birth Announcements: IT’S A BOY Nicholes Kirk Hom bom to Jeff and Brenda Hom at Metropolitan Hospital on Sept. 27. 1988. weighing 6 lb. 7 ozs. Proud grand­ parents are James and Meriam Hom of Nashville and Curt & Jackie Carroll of South Bend. Mi. Veto and Sherry Calucci. formerly Sherry Van Bruggen of Hastings, had a baby boy born at the University Hospital of Connec­ ticut. Sept. 29 (3 months prematurely), weighing I lb. 11 oz. Veto Luke, Jr. and mom are doing good. FT’S A GIRL Bom Oct. 4 to Bobbie Joe Farr and Terry L. Welch, weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs.. time: J The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted Increases In the total tax rate limitation In any local unit affecting the taxable property In the School District and the years such Increases are effective are as follows: Brenda Joan Conklin, daughter of Albert and Janice Conklin of Wayland, and Kenneth Joseph Patrick Lehmann, son of Kenneth Lehmann of Southern California and the late Theresa Lehmann, announce their engage­ ment to be married on Nov. 26 in Michigan. Brenda graduated from Hastings High School and attends the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. She is employed by Cur­ rent Inc. in Colorado Springs. Kenneth graduated from LcCresenta High School, California, and California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, and is pursuing a graduate degree from the University of Colorado. He also is employed by Current Inc. in Colorado Springs. Please join our family on that uus occa­ sion when our parents, Ross ?... Darla Bor­ ton. celebrate 25 years of marriage at an open house in their honor Sunday. Oct. 23 from 2 to 4.30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St. Hastings. Your love and friendship are cherished gifts. We respectfully request no other. The couple’s children are Jeffry. Jennifer. Julie and James. *335 (616) 455-0810 Conklin-Lehmann announce engagement Bortons to observe 25th wedding anniversary *265 PARTIAL DENTURE ’All fooih and malarial* uied matt tha high tiandord* *at by tha American Denial A»» n. •Our on premise* lob provide* Individual 1 efficient service. •Free denture consultation * Balls to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Ernie and Dorothy Ball of 214 Dibble Street. Middleville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Monday. Oct. 24. In honor of the occasion an open house will be held Sunday. Oct. 23. from 2-4 p.m. at the Middleville United Methodist Church. The presence of those attending is the only gift desired. UPPER DENTURE Phil’s Pizzeria Italian Specialties 795-7844 Stanton-Bryan announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Stanton and Mr. and Mrs. James Bryan are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Michelle Lee Stanton and James Robert Bryan Jr. Michelle is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and is attending Kellogg Com­ munity College. James is a 1986 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed at P.P.G. In­ dustries in Lansing. A January 1989 wedding is being planned. LEARN HOW TO JUMP-START A LIFE. a Learn Red cross cut Jn American TF Red Cross YRS. EFFECTIVE VOTED INCREASES LOCAL UNIT County of Barry City of Hastings Assyria Township Baltimore Township Carlton Township Castleton Township Hastings Township Hope Township Irving Township Johnstown Township Maple Grove Township Rutland Township Woodland Township Barry Intermediate School District 1967 1988 Hastings Area Schools .0500 Mills 2 years 1987-1989 20.8960 Mills 3 years 1986- 1989 2.0000 Mills 4 years 1987- 1988 2.4000 Mills 2 years This certificate Is given pursuant to Section 3 of the "Property Tax Limitation Act" and does not Include any tax rate limitation Increases which are not required to be recorded in the Office of the County Treasurer. This Certificate is made In connection with an election to be held by the following School District: ELECTION DATE NAME OF DISTRICT October 24, 1988 Hastings Area School District ANN ROSENBAUM Calhoun County Treasurer Dated: September 8, 1988 COUNTY TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted Increases In the total tax rate limitation In any local unit affecting the taxable property In the School District and the years such Increases are effective are as follows: LOCAL UNIT County of Barry City of Hastings Assyria Township Baltimore Township Carlton Township Castleton Township Hastings Charter Twp. Hope Township Irving Township Johnstown Township Maple Grove Township Rutland Township Woodland Township Barry Intermediate School District Hastings Area Schools VOTED INCREASES .25 MUI None None None 1.5 Mills 1 Mill None 2 Mills 1.5 Mills 1 Mill 1 Mill 1.5 Mills 2 Mills YRS, EFFECTIVE 1.25 Mills 22.896 Mills Indefinitely 1988-1989 1988-1991 1988-1991 1988 1988-1992 1988-1991 1988-1990 1988-1991 1988-1992 1988-1989 This Certificate is given pursuant to Section 3 of the "Property Tax Limitation Act" and does not Include any tax rate limitation Increases which are not required to be recorded In the Office of the County T reasurer This Certificate is made in connection with an election to be held by the following School District: ELECTION DATE NAME OF DISTRICT Hastings Area School District Dated: September 6. 1988 Dated: October 13, 1988 October 24 1988 JUANITA YARGER Barry county Treasurer PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY Secretary, Board of Education _Hastings School District �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 13. 1988 s time you knew the true facts about your school Concerned Citizens Question the Administration The last graph shows lhe overall outstanding performance of Hastings students on standardiz­ ed tests administered throughout the State and nation, and contains a listing of a lew of the students' other accomplishments. We as concerned citizens recently asked Has­ tings Administrators to respond to some ques­ tions that we've heard in our community. NOTE TO TAXPAYERS if the requested millage is approved on Mon­ day. October 24. lhe increase in property taxes will be minimal for many people because of special State income tax provisions. The two provisions, the "Homestead Proper­ ly Tax Credit" (Circuit Breaker) and the "Farm Preservation Act", ore based upon an individual's household income and provide tax credits with no age restrictions, both to homeowners and to renters. Those individuals who should be par­ ticularly aware of the tax credits are the unemployed, senior citizen*, lower income families, farmers, and renters. For additional information on this matter, please contact lhe Hastings Area School System Administro'ion Office at 948-4400. Queetien: Hastings High School wastes money by operating a swimming pool. Answer: There never has been a swimming pool * in any of the Hastings school buildings. Question: The School System purchased the UAW building on Woodlawn. Answer: The School System owns six school buildings, the Central School Annex, the Bus Garage, the Johnson Fieldhouse, and the con­ cession stand ot Johnson Field. The School System ho* not purchased or mode offers on any other buildings ... in fact. Il recently sold lhe deteriorating Algonquin School. Question: The School System wasted money by renovating the Middle School ond by repairing Answer: A large, single spoce area of the Mid­ dle School wos renovated to produce nine class­ rooms and a library area, all of which are used throughout every school day. Also, the building was mode accessible for handicapped persons, as required by law. The Annex never wos condemned and It con­ tains eight classrooms, oil ot which ore being us­ ed because there is no available spoce in any other buildings. The cost of lhe Middle School renovation was $31 /sq. ft. ond the cost of the Annex repairs wo* $35/sq. ft. If the School System hod constructed new spaces to meet its needs, the cost would hove been $60 to $70/sq. ft. Question: The School System has enough money to build a new track and buy new scoreboards, so it should have enough for its other needs. Anewor: The new track o1 Johnson Flak' wos funded by donations from local businesses, in­ dustries. and individual residents. No new that the School System bought are the ones in­ stalled in the High School gymnasium when it was built. A new scoreboard was installed on the baseball field two years ago. but It was given on sports ond other non-clossroom program*. ■RNqI cost lor all sports, music (instrumental and vocal), drama, ond yearbook activities was $124,444. which was 1.19% of the budget for that year ... those activities involved approximately 800Middle and High SchoWstudents. OmMo* The School System should eliminate ing Hastings schools ora transported by school bus. some for 20 miles as there ore students who live In lhe Hastings Arao School District ond have BcRtfe Creek addresses. If busing was eliminated, getting their children to school, there would bo massive traffic jams and unsafe conditions araugd jb* *«bools on a doily basis. YMfc^wSiFsjgegidewts while collecting State Aid raiediurMineRt for transportation expenses. Therefore. If the School System started charg­ ingThudent* to ride school buses, it would lose $172,745 in State Aid reimbursement, plus it would hove to cover $333,658 in non-reimbursed transportation expenses. out of the community. Answar Many items which the School System purchases aren't available from local businesses and sometimes local business don't match com­ petitive bids. However, just in a typical six month period (January-June. 1968). the School System spent $71.676.46 with 51 local businesses, not in­ cluding business with bonks, savings and loan institutions, credit unions, and city and area utilities: The Board of Education has tried to in­ crease its amount of local purchases and ho* done so by up to five times since 1982 with some local businesses. Question: The Hostings Area Schools keep rais­ ing taxes/keep getting more money each year/ are charging the highest taxes around. Assuror: From the 1970-71 school year until the 1983-84 school year, the millage rate actually decreased. In 1983-84. the operating levy was increased by 2.386 mills - the first increase in 13 oppraved for much needed building and site now in 1908, the total millage rate Is less than it was in 1970 - see graph to folio**. Although the total millage rote hjsn’t increos- School System doesn't benefit i jm such in­ creases because they ore offset dollur for dollar by decreases in the amount of State /.id that the School System receives - see graph to follow. By any criteria, the School System hurdly has QuastiaiK The teochers/odministrators in the Hastings Area Schools are paid the highest salaries around, and the School System pays in­ to the teachers* retirement fund. Answer: The 'average" salary for the Hastings teachers is high because rhe Hastings staff is a comparatively old staff for two reasons - during the Iinondolly troubled times of the late 70s and so there was little happening to lower the average. AND as a result of all the recent layoffs increased again. A more accurate comparison of teacher sal­ aries is based on actual salary schedule com­ parisons. and Hastings teachers are far from be­ ing paid the highest salaries - see graphs to follow. In regard to administrators, just In comparison to the 13 other School Systems in the Twin Valley Athletic Conference ond those school systems in ond around Barry County that are a comparable size and type to Hastings, every administrator is paid below the average salary paid lor the comparable assignment in those school systems $5,878 to $1,719. Also, odministrators ore not paid bonuses ■ the Board establishes ad­ ministrator salaries by trying to keep them at the above explanation. The Scnool System is required by law to make contributions to the public school employees retirement fund. Question: The School System isn't using money Answer: The graphs to follow show that the School System is spending a comparatively high percentage of its expenditures for instructional purpose* (even though percentage amounts for instructional salaries ore not high ond there aren't a lot of teachers os shown by the high student-teacher ratio) ond a comparatively low percentage for support services. lerence. ond from Michigan School districts that are of a comparable size to Hastings.) RANKINGS DYOPERATIONAL MILLAGE Mt MH Opsrattseal meet Tetal <JWt aysiewl The effect of an Increase of 2.812 mills in the school tax levy is indicated by the following examples: HOME VALUE INCREASED COST Market Assessed Per Per Per Month Week $42.18 $30,000 $15,000 20.000 4.69 1.08 40,000 50.000 25.000 30.000 60.000 70.000 35,000 . Persons who wont to determine the exact im­ pact of the proposed millage increase on their taxes can call Nelson Allen at 948-4400 to have a computer calculation ... it is not necessary to identify yourself, but the name of your township, the amount of household income, and the slate equalized valuation of your property is necessary to have. The calculation only takes one minute. MILLAGE HISTORY IN HASTINGS Debt operational Kourensem sotai 26.20 26.51 26.00 26.00 26.51 26.51 26.51 26.51 1970- 71 1971- 72 1972- 73 1973- 74 1974- 75 1975- 76 1976- 77 1977- 78 1978- 79 1979- 80 1980- 8) 1981- 82 1902-83 33.51 26.51 26.51 28.896 28.896 31.786 31.786 31.786 1986- 87 30.896 33.786 30.896 1987- 88 33.346 1988- 89 33.196 EXAMPLE OF KDW PROPERTY VALUATION BICREASES DON’T OVE THE LOCAL SCHOOLS BtCREASED REVENUE ■ 1987-88 State Aid Gross Allowance of $2,670.29 x students (3,555) $9,492,880.95 Less local property valuations of $163,136,578 x millage rote (30.896) • 5,040.267.71 . Net State Aid School receives from State School receives from Local $4,452,613.24 $4,452,613.24 + 5,040,267.71 LOCAL PROPERTY VALUATIONS —CREASED BY 4% State Aid Gross Allowance (from above) $9,492,880.95 Less local property valuations increased by 4% ($169,662,041) x millage rate (30.896) ­ - -5.241,878.42 Net State Aid School receives from State (Amount is reduced) School receive* from Local $4,251,002.53 $4,251,002.53 4-5.241,878.42 Total SB,4B2,M0.BS Simply stated, the amount of increase an In­ di-, ideal pays in local taxes is subtracted from Pie amount the State poy* to rhe School System. In otherwords. when your local property faxes go up. the local school doesn't benefit from the RANKINGS RY TOTAL MILLAGE Scheel Systou Mt MH Operataai ■•at MM Mh Okemos Romeo Gibroltor East Grand Rapids Harper Creek Beecher Parchment Bellevue Grand Rapids Battle Creek Marshall Northview Kearsley Bridgeport-Spaulding B.C. takeview Gull lake Lowell Rockford Tecumseh Sault Ste. Morie Mason Charlotte Ionia Mona Shores The ..^-Kellogg Ho'- sli G-xsdville Jo.dwater Wayland Delton-Kellogg lokewood St. Johns Pennfield Reeths Puffer Kentwood Forest Hill* Hillsdale Eaton Rapids Caledonia Sturgis Flushing 41.10 38 99 36.00 41.2796 34.49 38 00 34.60 31.85 37.X 37.42 34.10 35.X 33.X 33.X 37.46 35.83 34.40 34.x 34.20 33.40 33.70 32 X 28.25 34.X 31.89 32.21 34.X 33.89 32.43 32.7012 33.95 33.25 33.X 33 X 32 80 31.3312 32.X X.90 30.5769 33 X 32.X 2.20 4.17 6.74 .80 7.03 2.69 5.X 8.23 2.17 l.X 3,90 2.X 4.X 4.64 .X 1.25 2 58 2.X 2.28 2.90 2.X 3.70 7.69 1.40 4.X 3.56 1.70 1.57 3.X 2.70 1.35 1.75 1.40 1.40 1.27 2.70 2.X 3.X 3.30 X .75 43.X 43.16 42.74 42.0796 41.52 40.69 40.10 40.08 39.17 38.42 38.X 38.X 37.X 37.64 37.64 37.06 36.98 36.X 36.48 36.X 36.X 36.20 35.94 35.90 35.89 35.77 35.70 35.46 35.43 35.4012 35.30 35.X 34 90 34.40 34.07 34X12 34.X 33.X 33.8769 33.X 33.25 Hastings 30AM 2.30 33.1M UW Albion 31.68 1.235 32.915 Cadillac 30.80 2.X 32.86 Otsego 30.59 1.35 31.94 Three Rivers 28.25 2.54 X.79 Godwin Heights 28 90 1.70 30 60 Maple Valley 29.01 1.35 30.36 Allegan 27.69 1.94 29.63 Cedar Springs 28.40 X 28.40 Greenville 26.10 2.X 28.10 South Haven 27.59 26.X 1.51 Dowogiac 25.00 1.70 (Information is from school districts in the Barry County area and the Twin Volley Athletic Can- 41.2796 41.10 38.99 38.00 37.64 37.42 37.00 36.00 35.B3 35.50 34.60 34.50 34.49 34.40 34.20 34.10 34.00 34.00 33.95 33.89 33.80 33.70 33.50 33.40 33.25 33.00 33.00 33.00 32.80 32.7012 32.50 32.50 32.43 32.21 32.00 31.89 31.85 31.68 31.3312 30.90 60 2.20 4.17 2.69 .00 1.00 2.17 6.74 1.25 2.50 5.50 1.40 7.03 2.58 2.28 3.90 1.70 2.60 1.35 1.57 .00 2.60 1.40 2.90 1.75 4.64 4.80 1.40 1.27 2.70 3.70 .75 3.00 3.56 2.00 4.00 8.23 1.235 2.70 3.00 42.0796 43.30 43.16 40.69 37.64 38.42 39.17 42.74 37.06 38.00 40.10 35.90 41.52 36.98 36.48 38.00 35.70 36 60 35.30 35.46 33.80 36.30 34.90 36.30 35.00 37.64 37.80 34.40 34.07 35.4012 36.20 33.25 35.43 35.77 34.00 35.89 40.06 32.915 34.0312 33.90 HotW. N> 23 33.1M Cadillac 30.80 2.06 32.86 Otsego 30.59 1.35 31.94 Caledonia 30.5769 3.30 33.8769 Maple Valley 29.01 1.35 30.36 Godwin Heights 20.90 1.70 30.60 Cedar Springs 28.40 .00 28.40 Ionia 28.25 7.69 35.94 Three Rivers 28.25 2.54 30.79 Allegan 27.69 1.94 29.63 Greenville 26.10 2.00 28.10 South Haven 26.06 1.51 27.59 Dowogioc 25.00 1.70 26.70 (Information is from school districts in the Barry County area and the Twin Valley Athletic Con­ ference. ond from Michigan School districts that are of a comparable size to Hastings.) RANKDMB ACCOMNNO TO REVENUE FROM LOCAL TAXES 31.51 26.51 1904-85 East Grand Rapids Okemos Romeo Beecher B.C. Lakeview Battle Creek Grand Ropids Gibraltar Gull lake Northview Parchment Mono Shores Harper Creek Lowell Tecumseh Marshall Grandville Rockford Lakewood Coldwoter Sturgis Mason Pennfield Sault Ste. Marie St. Johns Bridgeport-Spaulding Kearsley Reeths Puffer Kentwood Delton-Kellogg Charlotte Flushing Wayland Plainwell ' Hillsdale Thornapple-Kellogg Bellevue Albion Forest Hills Eaton Rapid* ' fast Grand Rapids Kentwood Caledonia Mona Shores Gull Lake Romeo Batlie Creek Lakeview Grandville North view Grand Rapids Marshall Flushing St. Johns Coldwater Rockford Mason Lowell Tecumseh Sturgis Plainwell 90 122 129 131 149 158 20) 2)0 220 228 249 263 265 247 270 271 206 291 Parchment Gibraltar Eaton Rapids 331 338 360 363 367 376 384 395 387 Dowogioc 399 South Haven 410 Greenville 418 lokewood 422 Sault Ste. Marie 430 Hillsdale 434 Bridgeport-Spaulding 443 Ionia 472 Allegan 473 Albion 476 Cedar Springs 490 496 Bellevue Beecher 497 Maple Valley ___ (Information it from the Michigan Department of Education for the 1986-87 school year - TOTAL INSTRUCTIONAL EXPENDITURES School District RANKINGS ACCORDING TO PERCENTAGE OF EXPENDITURES FOR INSTRUCTION Scheel District______________ Percentage Parchment Battle Creek Harper Creek Reeths Puffer Plainwell Grandville Ionia Allegan Gull Lake Mason Lowell Rockford Cedar Spring* Albion Sturgis Hillsdale Caledonia 74 67 67 67 66 66 66 66 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 64 MmHmi •4 Flushing 64 South Haven 64 Greenville 64 Lakewood 63 Tecumseh 63 Northview 63 Otsego 63 Maple Valley 63 Thornapple-Kellogg 63 Three River* 63 Dowogioc 63 Mono Shore* 62 East Grand Rapids 62 Eaton Ropids 62 Delton-Kellogg 62 ' Bottle Creek Lakeview 62 Coldwater 62 Godwin Heights 61 Romeo 61 Kentwood 61 Cadillac 61 •3 Bellevue 61 Kearsley 60 Pennfield 60 St. Johns 60 Charlotte 60 Forest Hills 59 Soult Ste. Marie 59 Okemos 59 Marshall 58 Grand Rapids 58 Beecher 57 Wayland 57 Bridgeport-Spaulding 57 Gibraltar 57 (Information is from the Michigan Department of Education for the 1966-87 school year ■ MkMgan K-12 School District. Ranked by Sotoctod Financial Data.) RANKINGS ACCORDING TO PERCENTAGE OF EXPENDITURES FOR TEACHER SALARIES School District Del Ion-Kellogg Battle Creek Kearsley Cadillac Reeths Puffer Charlotte Pennfield Thornapple-Kellogg Wayland Tecumseh 263 Albion 279 Bridgeport-Spaulding 283 Delton-Kellogg 297 Gibraltar 300 Plainwell 301 Coldwater 318 Rockford 319 Sturgis 32) St. Johns 337 Cedar Springs 339 Lakewood 340 Thornapple-Kel logg 351 Charlotte 363 Three Rivers 391 Pennfield 398 Ionia 402 Hillsdale Maple Volley Olsego Bellevue Cadillac Wayland South Haven Dowogiac Allegan Greenville (Information is from lhe Michigan Department of Education lor the 1986-87 school yeor ■ Michigan K-12 School Districts Ranked by Selected Financial Data.) School Dtetrict* Godwin Height* Parchment Battle Creek Romeo Okemos Forest Hill* East Grand Rapids Mono Shores Beecher Bottle Creek Lakeview Grand Rapids Gull Lake Harper Creek Kentwood Soult Ste. Morie Lowell Northview Moson Reeths Puffer Flushing Caledonia Grandville 22 43 67 79 91 93 113 133 134 143 146 154 158 162 169 172 173 174 184 194 195 197 Mattiag* 211 Kearsley Marshall Eoton Rapids 221 227 231 Moson Ionia Reeths Puffer Flushing Cedar Springs Gull Lake Tecumseh Rockford Sturgis Thornapple-Kellogg Eost Grand Rapid* Northview Bellevue Albion Forest HUI* Otsego Greenville Harper Creek Kentwood Delton-Kellogg Plainwell Eoton Rapid* Caledonia Okemos Mona Shore* Charlotte Hillsdale South Haven Dowogioc Battle Creek Lakeview Lowell St. Johns 53 X 52 51 51 X X X X X 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 48 48 48 48 48 48 47 47 47 47 47 47 46 46 46 Hesttag* 44 Maple Valley 46 Three River* 46 Romeo 45 Bottle Creek 45 Ma rshc II 45 Grandvitie 45 Pennfield 45 Godwin Heights 45 44 Gibraltar Bridgeport-Spaulding 44 44 Cadillac Coldwater 43 Kearsley 43 Wayland 43 Allegan 43 Lakewood 42 Sault Ste. Marie 42 41 Beecher Grand Rapids 35 Parchment 32 (Information is from the Michigan Department of Education for the 1986-87 school yeor ■ MkMgan K-12 School Districts Ranked by Selected financial Data.) RANKINGS ACCORDING TO STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO School District Godwin Heights Battle Creek Students/ Number of Teacher Teachers 17 18 116 537 Gull Lake Bellevue Sturgis Romeo Okemos East Grand Rapids Battle Creek Lakeview Kentwood Marshall Maple Valley Forest Hill* Mona Shores Sault Ste. Marie Lowell Northview Caledonia Eolon Rapids Thornapple-Kellogg Otsego Wayland Harper Creek Mason Reeths Puller Tecumseh Albion Bridgeport-Spaulding Plainwell Cedar Springs Oowogioc Allegan Delton-Kellogg Rockford St. Johns Pennfield South Haven Greenville Beecher Flushing Kearsley Lokewood Charlotte Hillsdale Cadillac Grandville Masting* 18 18 19 20 134 198 175 20 20 20 171 293 120 21 21 21 21 2^5 166 168 129 21 21 21 95 21 21 21 22 22 140 112 109 120 181 22 22 167 118 131 86 183 150 7) 132 163 158 169 147 122 145 110 147 167 23 23 23 23 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 25 25 144 Gibraltar 25 151 Coldwater 25 151 Grand Rapids 26 1222 Parchment 28 86 (Information is from the Michigan Deportment of Education for the 1986 37 school year • Michigan K-12 School Districts Ratted by Selected Financial Data.) RANKINGS BY SALARY SCALES Kenowa Hills East Grand Rapids Kentwood Kent City Cedar Springs Flushing Northview Coldwoter Comstock Park Sparto Kelloggsville 23295 23294 23273 23135 23037 22760 22727 22697 22639 22623 22620 Hastings 22810 Romeo Wyoming Charlotte Byron Center Sturgis Beecher Bridgeport-Spaulding B.C. Lakeview Greenville Kearsley Plainwell Delton-Kellogg Harper Creek Bottle Creek Otsego Albion Marshall Waylond Hillsdale Allegan Soult Ste. Marie Dowagiac Gilbraltar Flushing Romeo Battle Creek Forest Hill* Kearsley Godwin Heights Caledonia Charlotte Kentwood B.C. Lokeview Grandville Bridgeport-Spaulding East Grand Ropids Wyoming Harper Creek Northview Kenowa Hill* Kelloggsville Cedar Springs Lowell 5.50 5 75 6.00 5.90 6 00 5.00 6.00 5.00 6.50 5.90 6.00 4.50 22321 7.20 21992 6.30 21884 6.00 21851 6.50 21747 6.00 21742 6.00 21683 6.00 21475 5.50 21335 5.50 21332 5.00 21000 5.00 20739 4.50 20676 4.03 20622 5.00 20425 4.00 20392 5.00 20306 5.00 19275 5.25 19093 5.00 19054 6.50 18614 5.30 18378 6.00 SALARY PAID $45062 7.12 39203 5.00 39160 7.20 38451 5.00 38341 37771 37396 37271 37237 37225 37099 37061 37058 36948 36315 36222 36213 35781 35706 35675 6.00 7.00 6.00 6.00 5 JO 5.90 6.00 5.75 6.X 4.03 6.X 5. X 6. X 6. X 7. X Coldwater Godwin Heights Pennfield Wayland Albion Flushing Greenville Tecumseh Northview Thornapple-Kellogg Mono Shores Bottle Creek Lakeview Cadillac Bellevue St. Johns Beecher Reeths Puffer Ionia Cedar Spring* Sturgis Hillsdale Caledon io South Haven Lakewood Dowogioc Delton-Kellogg Kearsley Gull Lake Meson Lowell Roddord Maple Valley Plainwell Grandville 26 26 26 26 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 23 23 23 23 23 22 22 Otsego 21 Harper Creek >9 Parchment \7 (Information is from the Michigan Department of "Education for the 1986-87 school year • Mfchlgan K-12 School Districts Ranked by Selected Financial Data). STUDENT PERFORMANCE ON STANDARDIZED TESTS During 1988, in the notionally administered Stanford Achievement Test for students in first through eighth grades (45 total categories). Hastings students scored in the 90th or above percentile (meaning that Hastings students scared higher than 90% of the student* in the country who look lhe tost) in 16 categories, in the 80th or above percentile in 10 categories, ond In the 70th or above percentile In 10 categories »..»no score was less than 55th percentile. Ac­ tual .results are listed below: 3SSS0 MINIMUM SALARY PAID Schaol District Gibraltar Lowell Godwin Height* Wyoming Grandville Forest Hills Kenowa Hills East Grand Rapids Kentwood Cedar Springs Caledonia Salary $21739 21593 21388 21352 21202 21’83 21177 21176 21157 21135 21009 previous year 7.12 7.X 6.X 6.X 5.90 6.X 5.50 5.75 6.X 6.X 7.X BrlJjepertSpauldmg 20939 4JO 20683 6.X Coldwater 20643 5.X Northview 20581 6.X Comstock Park 20566 6.X Kelloggsville 20564 6X Flushing 20421 5.X Sparta 20349 5.90 Charlotte 20264 6.X Romeo 20178 7.X Kent City 20096 5.90 B.C. lakeview 2X50 5.X Byron Center 6.50 19863 Sturgis 19770 6.X Battle Creek 19765 5.X Greenville 19755 5.X Harper Creek 19662 4.X Delton-Kellogg 19447 4.X Kearsley 19443 5.X Beecher 19350 6.X Plainwell 19320 5.X Otsego 18947 4.X Albion 18881 5.X Marshall 18626 5.X Woylond 18335 5.25 Hillsdale 18020 5.X Allegan 17969 6 X Dowogiac 17590 6.X Sault Ste. Marie 17235 5.X MAXIMUM SALARY PAID Gilbraltar $38254 7.12 35105 Charlotte 6.X Romeo 34412 7.X Godwin Heights 34163 6.X Flushing 34156 5.X Caledonia 34035 7.X Bottle Creek 34X7 5.X Wyoming 33859 6.X Kentwood 33851 6.X Kearsley 33375 5.X Grandville 33257 5.90 East Grand Rapids 33246 5.75 Bridgeport-Spaulding 32914 6.X Kelloggsville 32902 6.X Forest Hill* 32834 6.X Cedar Springs 32759 6.X B.C. lokeview 32729 5.X Lowell 32240 7.X Sault Ste. Marie 32229 5.X Hillsdale 35393 Comslock Park 35312 Kent City 35232 Sparto 35066 Coldwaler 35021 Soult Ste. Morie 34808 Byron Center 34762 Sturgis 34598 Albion 34340 Marshall 34239 Delton-Kellogg 341)3 Greenville 33781 Beecher 33728 Otsego 33254 Wayland 33154 5.25 Plainwell 32550 Allegan 31443 6.50 Oowoglpc _____ 31242 (Information Is from school districts in the Barry County area ond the Twin Volley Athletic Con­ ference. and from Mkhlgon School Districts that ore of a comparable size to Hastings which hove settled contracts for 1988-89.) SERVICES (R9CLUDES ADIMNMTRAT10N) Scheel District Gibroltor Bridgeport-Spaulding Wayland Allegan Beecher Grand Ropids Marshall Okemos Sault Ste. Marie Forest Hills Charlotte Bottle Creek Pennfield St. Johns Kearsley Kentwood Romeo Godwin Heights Bellevue Cadillac East Grand Rapids Coldwater Eaton Rapids Battle Creek Lakeview Mono Shores Delton-Kellogg Three Rivers Northview Tecumseh Thornapple-Kellogg Lakewood Dowogioc Maple Valley Otsego Flushing Greenville Caledonia South Haven__________ OTHER ACCOMP1H HMENTS 40 High School sophomores, 11 seventh graders and 28 fourth graders had perfect scores on the Michigan Educational Assessment Program • 36 elementary school students received "Presidential Academic Fitness Awards". Three seniors were selected os National Merit Semi-finolists (one of the highest numbers for any school on the west side of Michigan) ond one student was named a Finalist. • A High School senior was included on the list of the 10 "Best and Brightest " students lor Class B High Schools In Michigan as selected by the Dbtratt Free Prase. 50 High School students were named Twin Valley Athletic Conference "Scholar Athletes" and one student was selected for the Twin Valley All-Academic Team. High School Business and Office Education Club members won 28 awards In Regional competi­ tion, ond one was a State winner. Fobr High School students placed in Regional end State level Michigan Industrial Education Society competition. The High School Future Farmers of America CBapter received X awards in 1987-88 and hod she highest percentage of awards per student in.the State. • Hastings Middle School hod several students place in the Michigan Middle and Junior High School Academic Meet during 1988. • The elementary school science program was chosen by the Michigan Department of Educa­ tion as one of the "Successful Programs in Mathematics end Science" in Michigan. Hastings 32228 4.50 Haatko_______________ Kenowa Hill* 31977 5.X Albion Delton-Kellogg 31949 4.X Hillsdale Hillsdale 31810 5.X Sturgis Byron Center 31782 6.X Cedar Springs Northview 31695 6.X Gull Lake Sparta 31541 5.90 Lowel* Comstock Park 31516 6.X Rockford Kent City 31152 5.90 Mason Otsego 30938 4.X Ionia Coldwater 30913 5.X Plainwell Albion 30722 5.X Grandville Greenville 30521 5.X Reeths Puffer Wayland 30426 5.25 Harper Creek Marshall 10X3 5.X Parchment Plainwell 29946 5.X (Information is from the Michigan Department Dowagiac 29024 6.X of Education far the 1986-87 school year Beecher 28590 6.X Michigan K-12 School Districts Ranked by Allegan 27852 6.X Selected Financial Data). Sturgis 27678 RANKINGS ACCORDING TO PERCENTAGE Harper Creek __ ___ 24031 OF EXPENDITURES FOR SUPPORT STAFF (Information is from school districts in the Barry SALARIES (RtCLUDES ADMINISTRATION) County area ond the Twin Volley Athletic Con­ School District ference. and from Michigan School Districts that are of a comparable size to Hastings which hove Grand Rapids settled contracts for 1988-89.) Gibraltar RANKINGS BY ltSB-89 SALARY SCALES Okemos _____________ (M.A. DEGREES)____________ Bridgeport-Spaulding Charlotte MINIMUM SALARY PAID Soult Sle. Morie Percentage Kentwood Minimum increase over Battle Creek School District Salary previoua year East Grand Rapids Gilbraltar $24844 7.12 Romeo Lowell 23882 7.00 Forest Hills Godwin Heights 23473 Marshall Grandville 23324 Allegan 26 Caledonia 23320 Forest Hills 23301 Eolon Ropids 26 Paid for by Concerned Citizens of Hastings Michigan l-akeside Drive. Hastings, Michigan �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 13. 1988 — Page 7 Farmers Hall of Fame resignations not expected to hurt efforts ool Fhe twvni resignations of five members of the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame Board is not es|\vuxl to icopardi/c the functions of the world's onh such landmark for farmers, one hoard member said. Three new members already have been ap­ Godwtn Heights Pennfield Wayland Albion Flushing Greenville Tecumseh Northview Thornapple-Kellogg Mona Shores Battle Creek Lakeview Cadillac Bellevue St. Johns Beecher Reeths Puffer Ionia Cedar Springs Sturgis Hillsdale Caledonia South Haven Lakewood pointed. and three other vacancies will be fill­ ed tn an election at the annual meeting tn December. Earl Reid and Pat Armour of Hastings. Mike Shilling of Charlotte and Gilbert CsK'kroft of the Jackson area submitted their resignations after the Oct. 3 board meeting. Tom Guthrie, of Prairieville, had submitted his resignation from his chairmanship and as a btsird member at the June meeting. An advertisment recently placed in some local publications, staled that a sixth member. Gaylord ' Butch” Lincoln of Springport, also had resigned. Lincoln said he is a Farm Bureau board member and both boards meet the same night, so he will resign from the Farmers Hall of Fame board, although, as of Wednesday, he had not submitted his resignation. But founder and current chairman Bill Aukerman said the organization is not en­ dangered by the multi-resignations. “The hall of fame is solid. The hall of fame has several new people running for the board." said Aukerman. "I have nothing bad to say about the (the members who’vc resign­ ed). It’s just that the board couldn't work together. (Their resignations) are for the best interest of the hall of fame." Appointed to the board to ensure a quorum were Leland McConneli of Onondaga. Elizabeth Hyatt of Kalamazoo and Fay Owens of Marshall. A recall petition had been filed against the entire board earlier in the year by Aukerman. "Several people were telling stories about Bill and they weren’t true," said Lawrence Chase, a Woodland fanner, who. along with his wife, Hildred, is a charter member of the organization and serves on its selection com­ mittee. "He’d had enough. He was really go­ ing to bring it to a head. Aukerman had "100 percent" backing of the 600-person membership, said Hildred, and the membership approved the petition. Aukerman, who was then chairman, decid­ ed not to follow through with the total recall of the nine-member board, as long as the board members agreed to discontinue the rumors, Lawrence explained. . Aukerman said the hall of fame, museum, and buildings planned for the future were the result of a "dream" he had in 1982. He and his wife, Maggie, donated the property the 26 26 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 24 24 24 24 Doften-Kallogg 24 23 23 - .GuIl Loke Mown Laweft Rockford Maple Valley Plainwell Grandville 23 23 22 21 21 19 Parchment 17 (Information is from the Michigan Department of Education for the 1986-87 school yeor Macted Financial Data). STUDENT PERFORMANCE ON STANDARDIZED TESTS During 1988. in tha notionally administered Stanford Achievement Test for students In first through eighth grades (45 total categories). Hastings students scored in lhe 90th or above percentile (meaning that Hastings students scored higher than 90% ol the students in the country who took the test) in 16 categories, in MseSOth or above percentile in 10 categories, and In the 70th or above percentile in 10 categories hall and museum arc on. near the corner al Milo and Parker roads. Aukerman said he has done 65 percent of the construction work with his "own hands." "I have devoted the last seven years of my life to get this thing going because I didn't want to see it fall apart." he said. "All I want to do is have the board working together. And this board would not work together. "They feel it’s a one-man operation, but that’s not true. 1 even relinquished my title as chairman." Aukerman added. Board members Armour and Reid both said they resigned because of what they felt was control by one party. "It’s just a one-man operation, that's ail I can tell you." said Reid, who had been ap­ pointed to the board and had served one year. "Nobody can do what they want because (Aukerman) makes all the decisions." "My reason is basically the same as his (Reid’s)." said Armour. "The chairman wanted to make all the decisions." Aukerman had served as the organization's president from the board's beginning until last December, when he stepped down "to sit back and watch it all," and Guthrie was elected chairman. Guthrie resigned from that post in June. Among other statements, he said in his letter of resignation that personal problems among board members "should not be handled at a board meeting, but with the people individually." "The behavior (of the board) is a poor ex­ ample of how any board or organization should operate," Guthrie said, adding that many insinuations and accusations were being made among board members, but that no specific facts, names, places or times were mentioned. In his resignation, Guthrie cited an incident at the May meeting that he said he felt was "uncalled for” and “improper." He said Aukerman had "held the board hostage on a note renewal." The monetary note, with Hastings City Bank, was up for renewal and interest on it was due. In order to approve the renewal, the signature* ot those who intially sigiteu .. -ere needed and "Mr. Aukemun was one of them. " Guthrie later explained. He said Aukerman had earlier asked that ac­ tion he taken against a hoard member, and Aukerman stated: " T will not sign this note until the hoard takes action against this member.' but no name was mentioned.' Guthrie said. Although Aukerman did not sign the note at the meeting, Guthrie said it was later signed and renewed. At the time of Guthrie's resignation, Gaylord Lincoln was serving as vice presi­ dent. He then took over the chairmanship for a short time, but soon resigned from that post. No other board members said they wanted to serve as chairman except Aukerman, who was then re-elected. During his brief appointment as chairman, Lincoln said that some of the board members approached him. encouraging him to "do something to get Bill off’ the board. Lincoln said they accused Aukerman of “a lot of stuff, but I haven’t seen any hard evidence." Lincoln said he hopes the revised board can work together. "I think it’s a good board," he said. 'Bill docs a good job. Not everyone is going to get along with everyone else. ’ Seven charter members of the organization will be running for election to the three seats on the board. Members who will continue to serve on the board are Aukerman, Marlene Kimmey of Delton and Jack Sipple of Shelbyville. Correction: A story in the Sept. 22 Hastings Banner said Morris Barlow had been found guilty of sell­ ing cocaine to an undercover police officer. The jury convicted Barlow of possession with intent to deliver. toot.results ora listed below: ' s*tBH T—tad - FarcawtBa Waakh«a 70 Science OTHER ACCOMFUSHMtNTS • 40High School sophomores. 11 seventh graders ' and 28 fourth graders hod perfect scores on the Michigan Educational Assessment Program t tests. • 36. elementary school students received "Presidential Academic Fitness Awards". • Throe seniors were selected as Notional Merit Setni-flnalists (one of lhe highest numbers for any school on lhe west side of Michigan) ond one student was named a Finalist. • AHigh School senior wos Included on the list of the 10 "Best ond Brightest" students for Class • High Schools in Michigan os selected by the •50: High School students were named Twin Vdley Athletic Conference "Scholar Athletes" and one student was selected for the Twin Volley All-Academic Team. • High School Business ond Office Education Club members won 28 awards in Regional competi- • Fobr High School students placed in Regional and State level Michigan Industrial Education Society competition. • Tffe High School Future Formers of America ■ Ctaplet; received 30 awards In 1987-88 and hod eMe highest percentage of awards per student l-'iwitho State. • Hastings Middle School had several students piece In the Michigan Middle and Junior High | School Academic Meet during 1988. •>The elementary school science program wos chosen by the Michigan Department of Educa­ tion os one of the 'Successful Programs in Mathematics and Science" in Michigan. Paid for by Concerned Citizens of Hostings Michigan Lakeside Drive. Hastings, Michigan Fire damages Orangeville home A volunteer fireman douses a piece of insulation after a kerosene space heater explosion led to a fire Monday afternoon in Orangeville Township. Ron and Clarissa Funk were at their home at 5225 Lindsey Road when the fire began about 1 p.m. Neither were Injured In the blaze. Firemen frbm Orangeville, Delton and Middleville were called to put out the fire. The total cost has yet to be determine but most of the home was damaged by smoke. “THE THINGS DONE BY THE REGISTER OF DEEDS ARE IMPORTANT TO ALL OF US. BUT, WE DONT NEED AN ELECTED EXECUTIVE TO DO THEM.” Legal Notice MUURKVUI TOMtSKT PLANMNG COMMSiKM NODCS OF NMJC MAHM TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED. PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Com­ minion on Wednesday. November 2,1988, at 7:30 o’chck, p.m. at lhe Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 South Norris Rood, wilhln the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the (allowing: 1. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance by the amendment of subsection (23a) thereof pertaining Io lhe definition of driveway. 2. The proposed amendment of Section 4.33 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance per­ taining to private roads. 3. The proposed amendment of Section 4.9 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance by dele­ tion of subsection (B) pertaining to large public ond private gatherings, and the reference to Section 4.28 therein as that Section has been repealed. 4. The proposed amendment ot Section 4.9of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance by the deletion of the letter "A" identifying the paragraph contained in that Section. 5. The proposed amendment of Section 4.13-2 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance by the amendment of subsection (f) to exclude home oc­ cupation uses from site plan review requirements under special land use applications. 6. The proposed amendment of Section 4.19 af the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance by the addition of a new subsection (C) (9) to allow the Planning Commission, upon application, to waive infn-"*':tional requirements of the site plan for .-e occupations. 7. The proposed amendment of Section 4.19 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance by the addition of a new subsection (D) requiring an ap­ plicant lor a special land use permit for a home oc­ cupation to provide the Planning Commission with a diagram of lhe subject premises containing specified information. 8. The proposed amendment of Section 6.2 B.l of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance, by the amendment of subsections h, j, and 1 thereof per­ taining to all references therein to the Prairieville Township Zoning Board of Appeals; said references to be changed tc, refer to the Pairieville Township Planning Commission and all references therein to "Board" to be changed to "Commission." 9. The proposed amendment of Section 6.6.B.5.f of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance to allow two-family dwellings within the Agricultural District as a special exception use. 10. The proposed amendment of Section 6.17 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance, by the amendment of subsection (C) thereof pertaining to non-conforming lots of record and the placement of buildings thereon. 11. Such other and further mailers as may pro­ perly come before the Planning Commission at the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance ond Map and Township Land Use Master Plan ond Map and the proposed amendments thereto may be examined at the Prairieville Township Hall located at 10115 South Norris Rood within the Township at any reasonable time from ond after the first publica­ tion of this notice until ond including the time of public hearing and may be further examined ot the public hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to moke changes in the above-mentioned proposed zoning amendments at or following the public hearing. All Interested persons are invited to be present to participate in discussion on the matter. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Sheri Armintrout. Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 Scuth Norris Road Delton. 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Dad?” Without missing a beat, the older gentleman replied. "Not a dime. son. I took it out of your inheritance." — In Agreement in Iowa. Dear Iowa: I loved it! The "older gentleman" sounds like my kind of fella. Don’t leave the kids alone Dear Ann Landers: While shopping in a discount store yesterday I noticed a little boy standing alone, crying his eyes out. looking Dear Ann Landers: A few days ago, I saw a young woman in her mid-20s leaving a restaurant. I would not have noticed her ex­ cept for one thing — she was wearing a dress made out of an American flag. It was a simple wrap-around style, which made me think that she probably made it herself. I was raised at a time when the flag was Phone 948-4033 1615 S. Bedford Rd.. M-37 next to Cappon’s Call our Diet Center in Plainwell 685-6881 Hastings workers to flush hydrants State of Michigan Department of Public Works employees for the City of Hastings will flush fire hydrants Tuesday and Wednes­ day. Oct. 18 and 19. Mike Klovanich. director of public services, said the purpose of the flushings each spring and fall is to make sure all hydrants are working properly and. to relieve some of the iron in the pipes. Klovanich said residents near a ..hydrant bping flushed shoi^d delay doing .any clothes washing until the operation is finished. Filo No. 88-19991-tE Estate of Craig Alon Postemo, deceased. Social Security Number 367-56-3520. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred o- af­ fected by the following: The Decedent, whose lost known address was 1797 Edwin Drive, Wayland, Mt 49348 died 8/1 /88. Creditors of the Deceased are notified that oil claims against the estate will be barred unless presented within four months of the date of publication of this notice, or four months after the claim becomes due, whichever is later. TO THE INDEPENDENT PERSONAL REPRESEN­ TATIVE: Douglas L. Postemo, 8966 - 76th Street, Hudsonville, Ml 49426. Notice is furthar given that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons entitled to it. Richard L. Bolhouse (P-29357) Grandville State Bank Bldg., Grandville. Ml 49418 (616)531-7711 (10'13} CLAIMS NOTICE “□□PS! i HOPE J’S m AMSQIIIOW-’WEE A line stolen again Dear Ann Landers: I think it’s petty of speakers to lift lines from others and fail to give them credit. Last night a lecturer did just that. Who said the following — first, that is? “The nice thing about being a celebrity is that when you bore people they think k’» their fault." — Beaver, Pa. Dear Beav: Henry K.ssinger — who gets stolen from a lot. Feeling pressured to go “all the way" because everyone else is doing it? You ’re not alone. For answers to your questions about sex, and to learn how your peers really feel about it, write for Ann Landers ’ newly revised booklet, "Sex and the Teenager. " Send $3 plus a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Legal Notices Flag dress in poor taste No Obligation Consultation. Tbe weight losprofessionals. held in high regard. It was always taken in at sunset and handled with great care so that it never touched the ground. It seems to me that there are laws concern­ ing inappropriate treatment of the flag. Where arc the penalties for abusing Old Glory as this woman did? — R.H.G.. Neb. Dear R.H.G.: There arc penalties (fine and imprisonment) for burning or defiling the flag, but the woman in the flag dress broke no law. She did. however, show poor taste and a lack of respect for this proud symbol of freedom. I hope she sees this and gives that dress a “military funeral." very frightened. “Are you lost?" I asked. He nodded his head yes and then said his mom went to the bathroom, left him outside, and she didn't come out so he started to look for her. 1 said. "Come on, I’ll help you find your mom." I took the little guy to the front desk and had the clerk page his mother. I waited with him and dried his tears. The mother appeared, quite promptly, looking very angry. The child was so relieved to see her, he broke into a big smile, but she would have none of it. "Gil over here," she yelled. "When I tell you to wail 1 mean wait " She then gave him a whack across the bottom. Why did this mother leave her kid along? Someone could have easily walked out of the store with him. The boy trustingly took my hand although I was a total stranger. I’d much rather have seen the child in the ladies room than kidnapped. Comment, Ann. — Rockford. 111. Dear Rock: Of course you’re right. Little boys should never be left alone while Mom goes to the bathroom. Better to take him along, even if he’s over 6. WOW! DINNER DANCING and POLITICAL FUN ORANOEV1LLE TO WMtHIP Tuesday. Oct. 4, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. All board members present. Also 8 cltlxens and guests. Assessment maintenance proposal with Great Lakes Appraisal Service approved. Budget amendments approved. Bills rood and approved. Meeting od|ourned at 8:05 p.m. Darlene Harper, Clerk Attested to by: Russell Stanton, Supervisor (10/13) . September 12, 1988 — 7:30 p.m. Pledge to Flog. Roll call o I Board Members pre­ sent. Sixteen citixens — two guests. August 8. 1988 minutes approved. Received Treasurers, Zoning Administrator. Am­ bulance * Dispatch reports. Petition received 4 placed on file from John Chandler requesting sealcoat for Hine Rd. in­ cluding Wilkins to Head Lk. Rd. Approved payment of all lited bills. Notification from Dep't. of Social Services — withdrawal of AFCF homo toj Horvath. Received File No. 88-12-345 Terry L. Wortz. M.D. to dredge area in Sec. 20 from D.N.R. Accepted and placed on fl e petitions of opposi­ tion to Wall Lake Sewer proposal. Letter rood from'Dep't. of ConirKdWk — 'We: Lakeside Mobile Home Park ‘ , Storage Bulldlng/Records Room bld awarded to Daniel Blair Construction $15,688.00. Adopted Ordinance No. 88-1-A amendment to Ordinance No. 5 Code Enforcement. Approved Zoning Administrator to attend Shonty Creek Workshop 4 Conference. Notice read Re: New Recycling Center al Barry. Hope. Johnstown Twps. Transfer Station located on Osborne Rd., Barry Twp. Allowed Board Members * prospective new board members to attend the MTA District Meeting in Battle Creek. Cental Cable TV monthly totes for TMC 4 Showtime adjusted to $9.50 ea. Meeting adjourned 8:50 p.m. Shirley R. Caso, Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker, Supervisor (10/13) ... at ... 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Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her commentsjn writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its Regional Office, 30 S. Wacker, Suite 3100, Chicago, Illinois 60606 before processing of the application has been completed. Processing will be completed no earlier than the 21st day follow­ ing either the last date of publication or the date of receipt of the application by the FDIC, whichever is later. This period may be extended by the Regional Director for good cause. The nonconfidential portion of the application file is available for inspection within one day following the request for such file. It may be inspected in the Corporation's Regional Office during regular business hours. Photocopies of information in the nonconfidential portion of the application file will be mode available upon request. A schedule of charges for such copies can be obtained from the Regional Office. Getting ready for winter now will save you money. Because right now you can bring this SNO-DOUGH coupon in and receive up to $150 off of these highquality John Deere products: * $60 off the 322 Snowthrower (3 hp) e <100 off the 520, 522 and 524 Snowblowers (all 5 hp models) $ $150 off the 826 Snowblower (8 hp) * $150 off the 1032 Snowblower (10 hp) That’s why there’s no better time to buy than right now. Stop in today. Nothing Runs Like a Deere' Ends THORNAPPLE VAL Nov. 30 16 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hastings 616-945-9526 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 13, 1988 — Page 9 Farmers, continued from page 2 encc between the target and an average mark­ et price, or loan rate, whichever is higher. •For non-participating program crops, the payment rate will be the county loan rate. •For sugar beets and sugar cane, the payment rate will be ' a level determined by lhe secretary to be fair and reasonable" in relation lo 1988-crop price supports for beets and cane. •For soybeans and non-program crops, the payment rate will be the average com­ modity price received in the state for the previous five years, not counting the high and low years. The USDA program regulations also spell out how yields are computed for var­ ious crops; the role of federal crop insurance; application and certification procedures; and the $100,000 limit per fanner on payments for crop and livestock losses, combined, in •Producers who have received advance 1988 deficiency payments for program crops “may not have to refund (those) otherwise unearned payments on crop losses up to 35 percent of normal production.” •Regarding wheat or feed grain in the Farmer-Owned Reserve, where it is stored under price support loan until market prices rise to a specific "release level,” farmers may repay the loan at anytime during the remain­ der of lhe marketing year without penalty, after the release level has been reached. Once Hastings teachers to attend in-service Teachers from the Hastings Area Schools will join other teachers from schools in Barry. Branch and Calhoun Counties Monday. Oct. 17. to attend an all day Tri-County Conference. This ycar.thc conference is being held at the Kellogg Center Arena/Stouffer Hotel in Battle Creek. The conference theme will be “Students at Risk." with all programming developed around this topic. The keynote address during the opening session will be given by Dr. Laurence Liber- redeemed, the grain can be used or sold as farmers see fit •An owner of 1,000 or fewer acres of trees planted for commercial purposes shall be eligible for 65 percent federal assistance if INTO losses of the 1987 or 1988 tree seedlings is greater than 35 percent, adjusted for normal mortality. l/y/r* Lake Odessa News Indian Landing was the first name given to Chariton Park. Irving Charlton became interested in it part­ ly because of its Indian historic connection. Mr. Charlton had been interested in the pioneer and Indian people from a very early age. He collected Indian artifacts from the time he was a child. Historically, Indians used Indian Landing for centuries before the white man recorded the history. It is said that the hill where the Gas and Steam Engine building and the main museum building sit was called "Council Hill." A recollection of a man who had helped put up the old machinery building on the same hill reported that they found a body in a sitting position buried when they were setting a post. No records was ever kept as to what they did after they found the body. The impression was that they moved.the place for the post and left everything, including the body, right where they found it. Recorded recollections of the early pioneers tell of a small band of Indians camping part of the year at Charlton Park. It was said to be a favorite hunting and fishing site. For a few years, around 1850, it became a permanent residence for seven christianized Indian families. How that came to happen is a Mory qUtelk3 tn nwVMSN.1.From the first contact between the Indians find the white man in Barry County, both races lived side by side without friction. Dur­ ing this time, in 1833, the United States government had adopted a policy of removing all Indians to west of the Mississippi. The Methodist Church mission was to assist those Indians who wished to remain in Barry County. For Indians to qualify staying in their home teritory, they had to have mastered the art of fanning, by Christianized, and able to adopt the white 'nan's ways of living. The Barry County Methodist Church was working with the Indians, who gained a removal reprieve by buying land now part of Charlton Park and establishing a church and school. A school and church were built far their use by 1853, as school district No. 5 was organiz­ ed on the petition of the seven Indians possess­ ing land on Section 25, Hastings Township. Several accounts are given by the area pioneers about attending church there with the Indians. The Indian settlement was only in operation for a few years; then the Indians moved to Section I. Thomapple Township, and from there to Pentwater, Mich. After Irving Charlton eave the land to the county for a museum, he wanted to preserve the Indian culture as it related to the area. He tried to pinpoint the exact site of the Indian school and church. According to an 1948 newspaper report, this was the description of what was left of their buildings: “Back on the slopes to the north of the river bank there still remain the stone •fireplaces.' the Indians used for cook­ ing and for council fires. There too remains a small apple orchard planted by the Indians, which still bears fruit different from any other in this area, and for which there is no name. ’’ Charlton built a small building on the grounds so an old Indian named Henry Birch could use it as a summer homne. Henry would sit in front of this small house and weave In­ dian baskets. When Charlton started his Pioneer and Old Settlers picnics in the 1940s, he included the Indians. In 1948, he surfed a "Two-day tribal ceremonial gatl-ering." That year several hundred Indians demonstrated their war dances, their "crack" baseball tcamand ex­ hibited log burling. During the old settler’s picnic, the reigning Indian chief would make the speaker or some important person an honorary Indian. The person would then be given an Indian name. Indian names described the physical features or a.grcat deed an Indian did before be reach­ ed his naming day. So many judges, along with Governor Kim Sigler, had Indian names such as long nose, or fine feathers. Over the years, Charlton encouraged the In­ dians to participate not only in Indian dancing, but arranged for the Indians to play baseball against several other teams. All summer long the baseball teams met and played. The Indian team from Bradley was a top notch team and the one to beat. According to Keith Mead, the Indians use to sleep in his bam on the hay. He said, “I had a bam full of Indians wrapped in blankets and sleeping in the new hay.” The Indian Pow Wows or ceremonial danc­ ing was a great drawing card and upwards of 5,000 people came from miles around to watch the event. This was the first special event ever held on Charlton Park and it was a favorite for several years after his death. The Indian program lasted for about 30 years. After Charlton died, the Indians felt they needed more money and each year they would put off saying they would come unless more money was offered. Finally, the cost of the event became higher than the income, and the event was discon­ tinued in the late 1970s. Several ladies of the Mary Martha Circle of St. Edwards Church Altar Society called on the Russell Taylors on Monday, Katherine Taylor had her 84th birthday Oct. 4 and the ladies enjoyed lunch and visit with her. Mary Fran Armstrong, Maudaline Majinska, Agnes Slowinski and Reine Peacock were the visitors. Mary Fran presented Katherine with a decorated cake. Their son, Don, from Georgia is spending a few days with his parents. Mark and Kathy Haney of Ionia are the parents of a baby daughter, bom Oct. 2, who weighed nine pounds one ounce and was nam­ ed Loren Ruth. She was bom at the Ionia County Memorial Hospital. Grandparents are Tom and Lois Peacock, Lake Odessa, and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Haney of Ionia. Great­ grandmothers are Ruth Sessions and Reine Peacock. Five members of the VFW Post and Aux­ iliary attended a convention at Boyne Falls over the weekend. Marjorie and Waitace Kropps of Lansing are living on Fourth Street in the home they purchased from Florence Fetterman. who is residing at the home of her son and wife at Lake Pointe, Jordan Lake. Word from Barbara Bower of Phoenix. Ariz., is that she is home from the hospital and improving from a serious heart condition and complications. She and husband Larry arc former residents of Lake Odessa. Francis Shoemaker, who was hospitalized with a broken ankle, has been transferred to Thomapple Manor for care and therapy. Florence Hunt, a resident of Lake Manor? was a patient at Pennock Hospital with congrestive heart problems and complications. She is now at the home of her daughter. Madeline, and family, lhe Marshall Meyers of rural Woodland for care, but she has retained her apartment at least for awhile to see if she will be improved enough to return to the Manor. These are a few of people with health* problems. Trudy Shade, Letha Reese and Sue Messer of Mulliken were in Grand Rapids Sunday to attend a bridal shower honoring Terri Hallock, bride-elect of Andy Shade. Reine Peacock accompanied Jane Winkler of Woodland to Allegan Friday. Reine visited her sister-in-law, Emma Peocock, while Jane visited her mother. The engagement ofTara Lee and Leonard B. Satterly Jr. has been announced by the bride-elect parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell E. Spry of Morrison Lake, Clarksville. The wed­ ding date is set for Nov. 12. Tara Lee is a graduate of Lakewood High School and is presently employed by Lack's Industries of Grand Rapids. Leonard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leondard Satterly Sr. of Charlotte, is also a graduate of Lakewood High School and a 1983 graduate of North Western Business College of Lima, Ohio. He is now employed by Williams Farms Machinery in Charlotte. Mildred Shade has quite a record of wed­ dings and bridal showers of grandchildren recently. Steve Runyan was married May 8 to Mary Ritz of Sparta and they reside on Lakeview Drive, Lake Odessa. Jane Wacha of Sunfield, a granddaughter was married to John Lich on Aug. 27 and they reside in rural Lake Odessa. Dan Shade, a grandson, of Lansing, mar­ ried Jennifer Speece Oct. 8 in Dayton, Ohio, and they reside there. Andrew Shade, another grandson, will be married Oct. 29 to Terri Hallock and they will reside in Grand Rapids. Grandmother attended all but one wedding and all of the bridal showers. Other weddings in the family were Art Shade, rural Grand Rapids, and Kevin Erb and Cindy Taylor, both of Lake Odessa, whose wedding was Aug. 12 as they now are living in North Carolina, as Kevin is in the Marine Corps and stationed at Camp Lejeune. Mildred Shade, Linda Irvin and Karolyn Stalter of Clarksville and Tom and Sherrie Wacha of Sunfield visited Clayton Haynes at the home of his sister and husband. Bud and Eunice Bordon, at Augusta Wednesday. Clayton has poor health. He had lived in Hickory Comers and since his illness he has been cared for at the Bordon home. Bessie Groff of Plymouth is reported as seriously ill in a nursing home, according to word received by local relatives. She was a former Lake Odessa resident and was a teacher in the Lakewood school system for many years. Karolyn Stalter of Clarksville, with Tom and Sherrie Wacha and son Jay, of Sunfield, left Friday morning for Dayton, Ohio, for the weekend and attended the wedding of Dan Shade and Jennifer Speece Saturday morning. Arnold Erb left Friday night for Troy to join Ann and Ray Strecker, who were to leave by plan Saturday for Dayton. INCUBATOR PREVIEW The Barry/Hastings Joint Economic Development Com­ mission has applied to the Michigan Department of Com­ merce and EDA for S675.000 to establish an Industrial In­ cubator for the CH/ of Hastings. On October 20.1988 the JEDC will be hosting a preview of the facility to allow all interested parlies an opportunity to learn more about this important project. If you or someone you know is thinking of starting or ex­ panding a small business, the Industrial Incubator could offer a flexible and supportive environment for your enterprise. The Incubator Preview will be held ot 1035 E. State St., across from the E.W. Bliss Co. on October 20.198P from You will get a chance to tour the Incubator and learn what business resources are available to help local In­ dustrial turns grow and succeed in the Hastings area. This event is open to the public and refreshments will be served Contact Joe Rahn or Diane Dell at 948-4896 for additional information.______________ custc CUSTOM ^.INTERK INTERIORS 1*^ 1988. Henry Birch sits by some demonstrations of basket making at Charlton Park on 1950. man. internationally-known educator from Newtonvillc, Mass. His talk will be "Students At Risk - Whose Responsibility Are They?" Mary Hatwood Futrell, president of the Na­ tional Education Association, will be the lun­ cheon speaker. Her speech will center on the teacher's role in serving the at-risk student in the classroom. An Education Materials Exhibit with more than 50 exhibitors is included as part of the conference, to enable teachers to review the latest educational materials. Teachers from 18 schools from the threecounty area will attend the conference. All area schools will be invited to attend the educational materials exhibit, which will be open until 6 p.m. FALL OPEN HOUSE Monday, Oct. 17 through Saturday, Oct. 29 FREE Pumpkin with every purchase. • COFFEE • CIDER • KAY'S FAMOUS COOKIES DOOR PRIZES! 10% OFF ... All Carpet and Linoleum — Special Orders — Custom Interiors M-T 9-5:30; Fri. 9-8; Sat. 9-4 Continuing the tradition of... u Prettiest Homes in Town by George H. Brown” «««« Some banks may not take your home improvement plans seriously. Home improvement loans probably aren’t something you take lightly. Neither do we. We realize your request isn’t just for any home. It’s for your home, and that makes it a part of our community. We’re located right here in town with you. So when you come to us for a home improvement loan, we give it very serious consideration. Safe and Sound Hastings • Middleville teui ihi*k LENDER Bellevue • Nashville �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 13, 1988 Title hopes still faint as Saxon grid team hosts Coldwater in homecoming The hopes still remain, though with two games left they fall into the "doubtful" category. Hastings' chances of gaining a share of the Twin Valley foolhall title rest not only at Johnson Field this Friday, hut also at Albion High School. The Saxons host Coldwater while the unpredictable Wildcats will try to keep the rest of the league's hopes alive by bumping off league-leader Harper Creek. Hastings (4-2 overall) is in the midst of a wild four-way scramble for second with the Wildcats. Lakeview’, and Marshall at 3-2, two games behind the unbeaten Beavers. A Hastings win combined with a Beaver loss sets up a potential title-tying clash at Harper Creek next Friday between the schools. “Mathmatically if we beat Coldwater and if Albion beats Harper Creek we could finish in a tie.” said Hastings coach Bill Karpinski. “We’re still not out of the race." Not exactly out. but not alive and well cither.. Hastings must first slide past Col­ dwater, winners of only two of six games this season. Two years ago the Cardinals wrecked the Saxon homecoming with a 23-16 wk In fact. Coldwater has won four of the last five meetings between the teams. ■’They're a good challenge for us.” said Karpinski. "They're a good ballclub. Everyone they've played, they’ve given a g<x»d account of themselves." Indeed, after opening the season with a heartbreaking 36-30 loss to powerful Jackson Lumen Christi, the Cardinals have lost three tough league games to Lakeview by five, by eight to Harper Creek and 10 to Albion last week. In between. lhe Cardinals smashed Hillsdale and Sturgis by a combined 72-8 count. Karpinski said Coldwater has a fine passing attack led by quarterback Andy Schorihaar and a powerful running back in Tim Porter, who has tallied five touchdowns in his last three games. Coldwater is fourth in the league in scoring with 106 points in five games. Perhaps the best part of the Cardinals, however, is their defense. Coldwater ranks No. 3 in the league in defense, surrendering 13 points per game or two more than leader Marshall. Hastings comes into the game after an im­ pressive 28-14 win at Sturgis. Karpinski said the win was especially noteworthy because it came after two straight losses, and despite the momentum of Sturgis* homecoming. "I thought our kids played a good game." he said afterward. "We played with a lot of intensity.” Karpinski was particularly happy with his team's ground game, which had been sidetracked in the previous week's 28-22 loss to Lakeview. Hastings bounced back from a sluggish 106-yard night against the Spartans to dominate the Trojans with 243 yards on the ground. Hastings finished with 355 total yards, only 29 less than the Saxons* season-high against Hillsdale. The game was another in a siring of fine of­ fensive games for Hastings. The Saxons* 110 points ranks behind only Marshall’s 138 in five league games. Defensively, however. Hastings is only fifth, suirendering 20.8 points per game. Sports Jim Lenz...17 Sturgis. Jamie Garrett of Hastings led the Saxons with an 81 during last week's regional golf tournament. Golf team qualifies for State Hastings' golf team qualified for the state finals by finished third at last week’s regional tournament held at lhe Hastings Country Club. Forest Hills Central won the meet with a 323. four strokes better than runnerup East Grand Rapids. Hastings was third with a 338, five shots better than fourth place Wyoming Rogers. The top three teams qualify for the Oct. 15 finals at the Michigan State golf course. Jamie Garrett shot a 42-39-81 to lead the Saxons. Jamie Brown added a 40-42-82, Derek Ferris a 44-43-87, Tim Atkinson a 44-44-88. and Bret Laubaugh a 51-52-103. Tim Leigh of Forest Hills Central and Russ Cunningham of Ionia tied for match medalist with 77s. The Twin Valley golf season was completed last Monday in Marshall with defending champion Lakeview and Sturgis finishing in a tie for first. Hastings finished in a tie for fifth. Atkinson lec the Saxons in the last jamboree with an 80. Garrett shot an 87, Jeff Schovan an 89 and Brown a 93. Hastings lost its final non-conferencc match 178-180 against LoweH at Deer Run Golf Course. Ferris* 43 led Hastings. did beat Harper Creek 5-1 Monday night, ex­ tending the team’s non-losing streak to nine games. Hastings is now 11-1-1. Middleville, runnersup in the O-K Blue Rainbow Conference, had opened its season Hastings' losing streak reached five games Monday night ar Sturgis topped the Saxons 47-29. Hastings, which hasn’t won since Sept. 22. Hastings JV eagers drop pair of games It continues to be a long season for the Hastings junior varsity basketball team, which lost to Sturgis 40-39 and Lakeview 46-27. Against Sturgis. Jennifer Balderson had 10 points while Cindy Purgiel added seven. Against Lakeview. Jennifer McKeough had six points and Balderson five. The team is now 1 -10 overal and 1-6 in the Twin Valley. with a 4-3 loss at Hastings back on Aug. 31. The Trojans jumped to a 1-0 lead, but Hastings* Jeff Baxter tied the game five minutes into the contest. After Middleville went ahead with an early second half goal. Cole tied it up for the Sax­ ons on a penalty kick. On Monday night. Baxter scored a pair of goals, his eighth and ninth of the year, to lead Hastings to the 5-1 win over Harper Creek. Hastings' fifth win in six games over Twin Valley foes. The Beavers led 1-0 until Pete Hauschild lied the game on a breakaway, banging in a left-footed shot into lhe comer for his 19th goal of the season. Hastings' David Oom scored on a header into lhe corner of the net for his fourth goal of the year before Baxter's two second half goals put the game of out reach. Hastings goalies Steve Jordan and Brian Ketchum turned away 17 shots to cam the win. Hastings coach Doug Mcpham singled out fullback James Thompson. Paul Hare, and Ty Wattles with limiting the Beavers to a single goal. “We paniced a little after the first Harper Creek goal, but the talent eventually shined through,” he said. “We got a couple goals to get us going and then we flowed.” Girls split two cross country meets, while boys fall both times Hastings* Ty Wattles (16) tries to slide around David French of Middleville during the teams’ 2-2 tie last Wed. . jay. October October October October October October October October 13 13 14 14-15 17 18 19 19 BASKETBALL Gull Lake................. 5:30 SOCCER at Ejaton Rapids.............. 6:30 FOOTBALL Coldwater..................... 7:30 TENNIS Regional SOCCER at Mason............................6:00 BASKETBALL at Albion ................ 5:30 CROSS COUNTRY Lakeview ...5:00 SOCCER Galesburg..........................5:00 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. against David Fouty...3 catches for 66 yards and a touchdown. Saxon eagers lose 5th straight Middleville ends Hastings winning streak in soccer; Saxons top Beavers Craig Cole's goal with 25 minutes left salvaged a 2-2 tie with Middleville last Wednesday, snapping the Saxons* seven­ game winning streak. Hastings, which hasn’t lost since Sept. 12. tackles The Hastings girls cross country team split their dual meet beating Harper Creek 23-33, but were outraced by state ranked Sturgis 1644. The girls arc now 2-2 in the league. Leading the Saxons were Heidi Herron fifth place (21:51), Lynn Barcroft seventh place (22:14), Candi Sarver nineth place (23:11), Heather Lambert (24:45) and Kim Stevens (25:09). The boys cross country team was swept by No. 1 rated Sturgis along with Harper Creek. The team league record is 1-3. The top five finishers were Marc Lester 14th (18:38), Steve Waldron 21st (18:54), Andy Woodliff 25th (19:05); Ron Stroh 27th (19:07); Chris Patton 29th (19:10). The boys cross country team finished in the top five teams at the Allegan Invitational Saturday. Fourteen teams competed in the run. The top six runners for Hastings were: Steve Waldron 18:03. Marc Lester 18:12. Andy Woodliff 18:53. Chris Patton 18:43. Rob Stroh 18:51, Tom Vos 18:55. The girls team finished fourth out of ten teams at Allegan. The first six were: Heidi Herron 21:59, Candi Sarver 22:56, Lynn Bar­ croft 23:03. Kim Stevens 24:03. Heather Lambert 25:14. Melinda Hare 25:27. is now 4-7 overall and 2-5 in the Twin Valley. The game was never close as the Trojans led 9-2 after one quarter and 21-8 at the half. Shooting was the major problem for Hastings, which hit only l-of-8 first quarter shots while attempting only five shots in the entire second period. For the game. Hastings was only 13-of-32 from the field, prompting concern from Saxon coach Ernie Strong. "Sturgis’ defense held us to half the shots we'd like to take." he said. "Plus we missed 10 or 12 layups and close in shots. We finally penetrated their defense in the last quarter against their second and third string.” Strong said offensive mistakes — par­ ticularly turnovers and icy shooting — "really hurt us.” Hastings committed 21 turnovers. Jackie Longstreet led Hastings with 12 points. Nobody else had more than four. ■t Hastings hosts Gull Lake tonight before rlaying at Albion oh Oct, .I8> It has also been announced by the MHSAA that Hastings will play in the Wayland district •tourney along with Caledonia. Delton, Mid­ dleville and Wayland. r Saxon jayvee grid । teams wins 3rd game , Jeremy Horan threw a pair of touchdown ’ passes and Tom Ward rushed for two scores as the Hastings junior varsity team topped Olivet 28-6. 1 After staking Olivet to a 6-0 lead, the Sax­ > ons roared back with Horan hitting Brad j Warner for a 40-yard TD strike. t Ward then scored on a 2-yard dive with Horan accounting for lhe two-point convcrsion and a 14-6 lead. Ward pul the game out of reach in the third ■ period with a 28-yard run. Warner then closed out the scoring with a 48-yard pass from Horan. Dave Tossava ran for the two-point conversion. "It was our best overall team effort of the season,” said Hastings coach Jeff Simpson. “We’ve been improving for four weeks. We held Olivet to two first downs tn the second half, and out offensive line was blowing open holes." Hastings is now 3-2-1. Freshmen blast Sturgis 28:0 in football clash The Saxon freshmen overwhelmed the Sturgis Trojans last Thursday 28-0. It was a standoff in the first half until Tadd Wattles intercepted a Trojan pass and raced 40 yards into the endzone. Fred Kidder came down with a Paul Rose pass for the 2-point conversion. The Saxons blocked a punt early in the se­ cond half which led to a barrage of scoring. Wattles broke off tackle for five yards for another touchdown, he raced in for a third score from 40 yards out. and his fourth touchdown of the day came when he bounced outside and outran everybody for his final six points. Ted Wilder hit Ryan Nichols with a pass, in the endzonc for the Saxon's last two points. The Saxon defense held Sturgis to just a few first downs and earned their second shutout of the season. The Saxons play Coldwater away this Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Middle school eagers split pair of games The Hastings eighth grade basketball team lost to Lake Odessa 27-15, but the seventh graders salvaged a 24-18 win last Thursday. Leading the eighth graders was Anne End­ sley's 10 points and eight rebounds. Nicole Ellcgc scored six points in the seventh grade game to lead the Saxons. The seventh graders also lost to Gull Lake 14-8. Kelly Eggers had four points for the losers. Sports.. • at a glance /s soccer too rough? It isn’t football, with its inevitable flood of injuries, but it may be creeping* closer. Perhaps too close. A case can be built that soccer has evolved into a sport which has become too physical. Despite an inordinate number of in­ juries which have besieged his team this fall, Hastings soccer Coach Doug Mcpham disputes the theory the sport has become loo rough. In terms of injuries. Mcpham admits it’s the worst season he’s seen in his four years as coach. He said you can count the number of players who have remain­ ed completely healthy through the team’s entire 13-game season on one hand. The list of wounded and walking wounded is lengthy. Hastings has lost two starters for the season on broken wrist and pulled knee ligaments. Several other players have missed playing time with assorted other injuries such as pull­ ed and stretcher, thigh and groin muscles, back injuries, semi­ concussions. and ugly leg welts from be­ ing kicked. Instead of blaming a trend of increased physical play, however, Mcpham offers other reasons for the injuries. “You have to take this is perspec­ tive,” he said. "It goes with the type of team you have. An older, more ex­ perienced team used more finese whereas a younger team tends to be more physical. “A weak team uses their bodies more; a strong team uses their minds." As in any sport, Mcpham said soccer features certain fundamentals such as tackling, hook tackling, and heading which, if not learned properly, can lead to either injuries to the player himself or to his opponent. Seniors who have been around for a couple of years know enough to avoid situations where injuries might occur whereas the inexperienced player often times is an accident waiting to happen, said Mcpham. For instance, a tricky maneuver such as a hook tackle where a player angles in to simultaneously slide and kick the ball away from an opponent is somewhat dangerous unless executed properly. Unfortunately for Hastings, said Mcpham. the Saxons have run into a steady stream of inexperienced teams and the injuries have mounted. It’s not as if coaches are deliberately teaching roughhouse tactics, rather athletes beefed up by increased weight training are banging into one another and causing injuries. "1 don’t know of any coaches who tell their players to go out and hurt somebody.” he said. "Soccer players use their legs a lot and they have a lot of power. You got 185-pound kids going al one another, something is going to hap­ pen. You try to avoid injuries, but..." Mcpham also blames the combination of inexperience and frustration for the increased number of injuries. Because Hastings has catapulted to 11 wins in 13 games, the Saxons are a marked team. Everybody wants a piece of them. Mepham said. “Any sport is like that, though,” he said. “Didn’t teams used to do that to the Is soccer becoming too rough of sport? Browns in basketball? We’re a target, people want us. Wouldn't )ou rather beat an 11-1-1 team rather than a losing team?" Yet another reason for the injuries is inconsistent officiating. Mepham defines the majority of soccer referees as "learning." “They can set the tone of a game," said Mepham. “They can let all kinds of things go on and some do. "What bothers all coaches is incon­ sistency. They’ll be calling something one way for most of the game, and then they'll try to make up for it in the last 10 minutes. Then the kids don’t know where they stand." One place where the injury blame doesn’t rest is with the MHSAA, Mepham said. The state will soon force goalies to wear soft helmets and, starting in 1990, shin pads will be mandatory for all players. In addition, the MHSAA has enforced guidelines on the length of cleats. Despite the increased number of in­ juries, Mepham doesn’t feel soccer has become too dangerous. “These kids aren’t whimps. they’re in good shape,” he said. "They run and run and run and then still go out and take contact. It's not all that easy. “No. I don't think on the whole there has been that big an increase of rough play. You have to take it from the entire perspective." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 13, 1988 — Page 11 Bowling Results Monday Mixers Pioneer Apartments 15-5; Deweys Auto Body 14-6; Cinder Drugs 14-6; Michclob 14-6; Miller Carpctng 12-8; Hastings Bowl 11-9; Miller Real Estate 10-10; Girrbachs 10-10; Friends 10-10- Andurs of Hastings 9- 11; Hastings Bowl and Lounge 9-11; Superior Seafoods 8-12; Hastings Flower Shop 7-13; Music Center 7-13; Sir N Her 6-14; Burger King 4-16. High Games and Series - M. Moore 154; C. Jiles 155: B. Lumbert 149; N. Wynn 182-494; M. Boston 151; S. Nash 151; K. Schantz 180-514; S. Nevins 156; C. Beckwith 175; L. Murray 142; C. Nichols 173; D. Kelley 243-558; H. Service 160; S. Griffin 152; L. Shriver 130; D. Murphy 171; B. Anders 165; B. Hathaway 202; J. Mercer 174-487; B. Malik 168; K. Bigelow 157; F. Girrbach 168; H. Hewitt 150; D. Burgdoff 156; F. Schneider 164; B. Cuddahee 176; J. Ogden 163; S. Hanford 195-495; J. Solmes 180; M. Bennett 191-517; B. Jones 171; P. Koop 165-166-167-498; M. Meyers 145. Hastings student Scott Smith does the shuttle run during the Marine Corps’ Youth Physical citness program. Marine test administered to students Hastings High School students found out just what type of physical fitness they’re in thjs'week after completing the Marine Corps' Youth Physical Fitness (YPF) program. On hundred and twenty students in five physical education classes on Tuesday and Wednesday took the test, administered by Hastings teacher Jeff Simpson, assistant Skip Joppie. and three members of the Marine Corps. Simpson compares the Marine program to its scholastic counterparts such as PS AT. SAT. and ACT. “The tests enable us to sec where our kids stand as compared to the national norm,” said Simpson. It was the 16th year Hastings students have taken the test, but the first year when it was actually administered by Marine Corps representatives. The YPF program, which is similar to the President’s Fitness Award test, consists of five basic exercises designed to measure a students’ present level of physical filndss. The exercises include sit-ups, push-ups. pull-ups. standing broad jump, and shuttle run. Points are awarded based on either time or number of repititions, depending on the event. After accumulating points, students are placed in one of six categories ranging from excellent to unsatisfactory. Saxons sixth in Twin Valley tennis meet . The Hastings girl’s tennis team competed in lite Twin Valley Tennis Tournament last Fri­ day and Saturday, finishing sixth of eight teams. Jennifer Chase of Hastings upset Jill Paulson from Sturgis, the No. 2 seeded players, to get into the finals at the No. 3 singles position. She finished the tournament in second place after losing to Jennifer Shump from Battle Creek Lakeview, the No. 1 seed­ ed player, in the finals. Other finishes by Hastings: fifth, Nancy Vitale. 1st singles; fourth, Nicole Shay, 4th singles; sixth. Shannon Fuller/Rachel Hicks. 2nd doubles; seventh. Kris Ross/Jenny King. 1st doubles; seventh, Kerry Begg/Angelle Cooklin, 3rd doubles; eighth. Jennifer Johnson. 2nd singles. Women’s Volleyball Standings “I want to be in the Parade!” w Team Major League Pages/Blairs Livestock Satellites Ink Spots Stevies Angeles Coves Burkeys Babes Hastings Bowl L 14 13 10 9 9 2 5 6 6 8 4 I7 Minor League 13 Spykers 8 Andrus Hastings Mutual DeLongs Bait/Tackle 71 6 McDonalds The retail committee of the Hastings Area Chamber ofCommerce cordially invites area businesses, churches, dubs, schools, organizations and individuals to be think­ ing about a role in the annual Christmas Parade. Headed by the snappy Hastings High School and Junior High marching bands, the parade will again be held on Monday, November 28, at 7:00 p.m. There will be the usual trophy awards for the best en­ try, Santa’s Choice and the Mayor’s Choice. You can make a difference and help us make this year’s parade the biggest and best ever by planning carlv to have an entry. DON’T WAIT until the 1mute! Stan planning now! To reserve a space, complete the form \«'ow: ( ) 5 10 12 Sunday Night Mixed White Lightning 20-4; Get Along Gang 19-5; Family Force 1816-516; Hooter Crew 15-9; Pin Busters 15-9; Greenbacks 14-10; Ogdenites 13-11; Sandbaggers 13-11; Guys & Gals 12-12; Gutter Dusters 12-12; Detroiters 10-14; L’s & J’s 10-14; Quality Spirits 9-15; Misfits 9-15; Really Rottcns 816-15!6; Chuga-Lugs 8-16; Alley Cals 716-1616; Mas & Pas 2V4-21V6. Womens High Games and Series - M. Curtis 153; P. Lake 153; J. Smith 161; M. Snyder 203-538; C. Wilcox 170; P. Godbey 151; D. Woodard 150; B. Cantrell 153; B. Behmdt 160; M. K. Snyder 166; D. Snyder 182-504; J. Ogden 148; D. Oliver 193-507; M. Westbrook 159; B. Moody 184; A. Ward 154; L. Stamm 193-538; D. Haight 169. Mens High Games and Series * D. Ogden 165; R. Ogden 173; B. Miller 174-505; B. Lake 181-519; D. Smith 148; C. Haywood 196-524; B. Drayton 187; L. Joppie 201; L. Godbey 152; D. Goodenough 180; S. Goodenough 179-514; R. Snore 193; J. Woodard 210; G. Snyder 163; E. Behmdt 213-549; B. Cantrell 152; R. Ogden 212-578; D. Curtis 207; V. Miner 173; W. Hass 173; B. Ray 176; C. Wilson 169; D. Warren 175 Tuesday Mixed Formula Realty 16-8, Marsh’s 14-10. Simply Nuts 14-10, CJ’s 14-10, Lewis Realty 13-11. River Bend Travel 12-12, Consumer’s Concrete 12-12. BAJ Glass 11W-12W, Southern Michigan Trappers 10-14, Varney’s Stables 10-14, Drake’s 8-16, Variety Shoppe 8-16. Men’s High Games and Series - R. Cullers 212-582. S. Wilkins 200-526. N. Sinclair 200-533, J. Higgins 197. D. Endres 191. B. Madden 190. D. Keast 189, J. Vliek Vliek 185. P. Anderson 185, D. Tolles 175, R. Thompson 181, M. Davis 172, D. Johnson 170. Women's High Gaines and Series - C. Haupt 182-491, D. Slovinski 177. T. Curtis 177, B. Wilkins 171. J. Everett 173, G. Buchanan 166. E. Johnson 162, J. Gasper 160, P. Higgins 155. Wednesday P.M. Mace’s Pharmacy 18-2; Art Meade 14-6; Nashville Locker 12-8; Gillons Const. 11-9; Cast Offs 11-9; Handy’s Shirts 10-10; M& M s 10-10; Lifestyles 10-10; Valley Real­ ty 8-12; DeLong’s Bait 6-14; Varney’s Stables 5-15; Friendly Home Parties 5-15. High Games and Series T. Christopher 189-535; L. Elliston 202-523; B. Moody 176-499; L. Barnum 177-484; E. Mesecar 173-456; L. Yoder 166-460; M. Snyder 171-475; N. Eaton 172-461; V. Slocum 181-442; J. Gard­ ner 158-439; N. Hummel 159-437: - of MiddleviUe ...begins its next ft-week tessloa beglaaiai Oct. 24. The classes are on a first come, first served basis, so please call in to make your reservations early. Classes are held Monday thru Thursday and on Saturday mornings. Call 795-7620 Day* We offer Name beginning through advanced gymnastics for boys & girls and have a USGF registered boys Address Representing _ City________ Phone & girls team. Do you have suggestions? We are located at... SHAPE UP z AND /A SHOW /jfl OFF! Clip & Mail To: Vanasse 173: C. Fuhr 181; L. Colvin 156. V I ‘ P Guy IM-*58: Barnum i' Bcycni l44-374; M Bowman C Wallacc 165-434; K. Mallison ‘J ^4: „B Kruko l64-"’i C. Allen 241-540; B. Quada 186-494 Ha'linS' Mfs. Co. nci ' icu iT't' M&M Crn'lru«“>n w. orMachine 6PA C!,r"™ Rw,m High Games and Series - I RrM-.rir.rr ^09-547 j. I Smith 532. .W Beck J- 51 RcUloff 1 d R- Dawe 508. SPEND 25* GET s122.73 Bowlerettes River Bend Travel 13-7; Brittens 12-8; Nashville Auto 12-8; O’Dell’s 1114-816; Three Ponies Tack 11-9; Heckers 11-9; Flex Fab 11-9; Good Time Pizza 9-11; Thomapple Manor 9-11; Kents 8-12; D.J. Electric 616-13 *6; Hastings Bowl 6-14. Good Games and Series - T. Christopher 209-585; B. Maker 178-493; M. Garber 165-470; L. Elliston 171-500; M. Scramlin 169-497; D. Brumm 179-499; J. Richardson 177- 484; H. Coenen 165-478. Good Games - R. Murphy 155; S. Maire 162; E. Dunham 191; K. Smith 170; C. Miller 179; J. Vaughn 179; G. Potter 151; B. Stuart 162. 65 Thursday Angels Outward Appearance 19-5; McDonalds II 16-8; Stefanos 14*6-916; Clays Dinner Bell 14-10; Hastings Bowl 1116-1216; Guekes Market 8-16; Hickory Inn 7-5; McDonalds I 6-18. High Games and Scries - M. Morgan 110; B. Morgan 148; B. Morgan 148; K. Haywood 122-315; B. Cantrell 162; L. Hutchins 163-439; K. Barnum 156; S. Rose 175-461; J. Connor 149; C. Moore 142; C. Cuddahee 162; C. Williams 143; N. McDonald 167; C. Burpee 160-405; L. Aspinall 179; J. DeBoer 138; K. Bclson 146-420. Congratulations to: D. Snyder 214-555; R. Haight 224-527; T. Daniels 228-535. J ■ | Yes, I want to earn your highest rates! Here’s my check and completed coupon. I understand you will telephone me to acknowledge receipt and to complete the account opening. 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Nolan 161; C. Rose 128; L. Glecker 162; M. Dull 149; T. Joppie 156; P. Godbey 192; C. Miles 142; S. Knickerbocker 165; A. Preston 141; S. Hustwick 164; G. Scobey 159. High Series and Games - B. Moody 211-570; S. Mogg 184-524; A. Allen 176- 456; A. Eaton 167-468; M. Brimmer 154-415; C. Benner 137-393; D. Hammond 130-354; C. Biggs 156-391. 7 — 101 East Main — Middleville 01988 McDonald's Corporation Pnnlad in United States al America MCDXT-258 1 FREE 2 FREE 3 FREE Breakfast Sandwich* Hash Browns Breakfast Sandwich* with the purchase of any same Breakfast Sandwich* when you purchase any Breakfast Sandwich* with the purchase of any same Breakfast Sandwich* ‘Includes Egg McMuffin? Sausage McMuffin* with Egg, Sausage McMuffin? Sausage & Egg Biscuit and Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit *Indudes Egg McMuffin,’' Sausage McMuffin* with Egg, Sausage McMuffin,* Sausage & Egg Biscuit and Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit 'Includes Egg McMuffin,* Sausage McMuffin* with Egg, Sausage McMuffin,* Sausage 4 Egg Biscuit and Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Good only at participating McDonald’s* ofMichigan Good only at participating McDonald’s* of Michigan Good only at participating McDonald^* of Michigan Offer valid October 9 thru October 16,1988 Offer valid October 17 thru October 23,1988 Offer valid October 24 thru October 30.1988 See you at the gym! c 1988 McDonald* Corporator Camoteua 1/TOorir c 1948 McOonaM** Corporator �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 13, 1988 Delton schools to include AIDS instruction In compliance with state regulations. Delton Kellogg school officials will institute a brief Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome program into the district’s curriculum, begin­ ning this year. The board of education approved the measure at its regular meeting Monday evening. Students in grades 7-12 will have at least two hours of AIDS instruction this year, and in following years, seventh graders and freshmen and sophomores will learn about the disease in their science classes. Supt. John Sanders said the emphasis of the Legal Notices STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 85J98CH Honorable Hudson E. Deming COMERICA BANK • BATTLE CREEK formerly known at Security National Bank ol Bottle Creek. Plaintiff, ALAN E. CHARLES CO.. INC.. GRAYDON DOSTER d. b a Doster Lumber Co.. 1 WILLIAM J. SIMPSON. MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK. LEROY E. BLAIR. WILLIAM G. CRAWFORD. WILLIAM C. CRAWFORD and DELTON LOCOMOTIVE WORKS. INC.. Defer dants. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE ON FORECLOSURE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that pursuant to ond consistent with Supplemental Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Circuit Court for the County of Barry on the 31st day of August. 1988. in favor of Comerico Bonk-Battle Creek. Plaintiff, against the above-referenced Defendants, the Borry County Sheriff shall offer for sale io the highest bidder at Public Auction to be held ot the front entrance of the Borry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, on the 10th day of November, 1968. ot 9:00o'clock in the forenoon, the following described red estate: Commencing at the Northwest 1 /4 Post of Sec­ tion 19, Town 1 North, Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence South 00* 28" 21" W. 927.81 feet along the North and South 1/4 line of sold Section 19; thence North 88“ 27* 15" W. 233.93 feet to the true place of beginn­ ing; Ihence South 03* 17' 42" W. 204.04 feet; thence North 87* 19" 52" W. 950.81 feet; thence North 00* 145.66 !••»: thonco 96.58 fool along tha arc of a curve to the right, whose radius it 239.37 feet, and whose chord boars North 80* 32’ E, 97.89 feet; thence South 87* 40 05” E, 127.85 feet; thence con­ tinuing South 87* 40‘ 05" E, 129.16 feet: thence 95.15 feet along lhe arc of a curve to the left, whose radius it 125.35 feet ond whose chord bear* North 70* 35' 10” E. 92.88 feet; thence North 48* 50' 25" E. 266.64 feel; thence 98.60 feet along the orc of a curve to the right, whose radius is 88.53 feel, ond whose chord bears North 80* 44* 43" E. 93.58 feet; thence along the arc of o curve to the right, whose radius is 88.53 feet, and whose chord bears South 35* 26" 42" W. 93.58 feet; thence South 03* 32* 25" E. 329.14 feet: thence 54.91 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, whose radius is 1316.31 feet, and whose chord bears South 02* 20’ 43" E, 54.90 feet to the true place of beginning. Stoffel and Stoffel Doted: 9-21-88 By: James J. Stoffel (P38042) Attorneys for Comarica Bank - Battle Creek BUSINESS ADDRESS: 332 East Columbia Avenue. Suite A Battle Creek. Michigan 49015-4411 (11/4) Phone:(616)962-3545. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING on Proposed Special Use Requests Notice is hereby given Ihot the Borry County Planning Commission will conduct o public hearing for Special Use request on October 24. 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Commissioner's Room in the County Annex at 117 South Broadway. Hastings, Michigan. Case No. Sp. 11-88 • P.O. Eagles 44158, (appli­ cant) Hazel Meek, (property owner). At this hearing, the following described proper­ ty, located on 1176 Coats Grove Rd., Hastings, shall be considered os the site for the Issuance of o Special Use permit for the conversion of a school to a private club. Beginning ot a point on the North line of Sec. 4. T3N. R8W. distant East 1.321 fl. from the North 1/4 post of said Sec. 4; thence East 576.50 ft. along the North line of said Sec. 4; thence South 00*04'30' East 264.00 ft.; thence West 576.50 ft.; ihence North 00*04'30' East 264.00; thence West 576.50 ft.: ihence North 00*04'30” West 264.00 ft. to the point of beginning. Hostings Twp. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any physically disabled persons requiring barrier-free accommodations in order to par­ ticipate in the hearings, should contact the County Coordinators Office ot 948-4812. The special use application Is available for public Inspections at the Borry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan during lhe hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Plann­ ing Commission ot 948-4830 for further information. Norvci E. Thaler, (10/13) Barry County Clerk Synopete HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board MUatto* Monday — Oct. 3. 1988 Six board members present. Lost one by death ond two guest. Discussed progress on township hall. Pay Barry County Rood Commission for work done on Brookfield C.-ive. Approved payment on all outstanding bills. Meeting adjourned ot 9:50 p.m. Juanita A. Slocum. Clerk Attested by: Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (10/13) fled. Dr. Camille Sanders, an assistant prin­ cipal at lhe high school, also will serve as assistant principal at the middle school, primarily us a disciplinarian. Tom Byron, an assistant principal at the elementary school, also will be an assistant principal at the middle school, helping with student activities. Other staff members who will maintain their full-time principalships in one building arc Greg Pratt at the middle school. Jim Corstange at the high school and Marilynn Baker at the elementary school. Don Barnes, school district business manager, who resigned from his job at Delton Sept. 30 to lake the same post with lhe Cedar Springs school district, sought a reimburse­ ment for unused vacation days and sick days. In keeping with its policies, the board denied pay for more than 200 unused sick days ac­ cumulated by Barnes, but approved compen­ sation for vacation days not taken, amounting to $1,333.57. A special board meeting will be held Satur­ day, Oct. 29. from 9 a.m. to noon, in the superintendent's office, to discuss goals for the 1988-89 and 1989-90 school years. Room 36 of the elementary school will again be the meeting room for the board. Room 62-64 of the middle school, temporari­ ly used by lhe board, will be used if more space is needed. The board approved the salary of the business office clerk. Belinda Rogers, at an hourly rate of $6.25, for 30 days of probation, and $6.75 for the remainder of the 12-month contract, working 7.5 hours per day. Because of a "special family situation," a student in the Delton Kellogg district was given permission by the board to attend a Bat­ tle Creek school. Janie Baker, a resident of Delton, had attended Pennfield schools, rather than Delton because her family previously lived in that district. Baker’s parents divorced and she moved with her In other business: mother to the Delton Kellogg school district Some administrative changes have been made to fill a vacancy left when former mid- ' and has requested , ,permission to attend Penn...................................... - • ■ • ~ • ­ iz, fidd on a tuition basis. die school Assistant Principal Sharon Chris tianson requested to return to the classroom to As requested by the board’s personnel com­ mittee. the board will solicit opinions from teach middle school science. three attorneys on a contract question, but Because of the district’s financial situation, Sanders would not reveal additional informa­ Christianson's position was not filled. In­ tion on the matter. stead, some administrator’s duties were shuf- course will not necessarily be on contracting the fatal disease. "We want them to understand that the ways you can get it are really limited." said Sanders. "Especially in the seventh grade, they will learn about the disease and a little about acquiring it. but more about how you can't acquire it." Delton has no sexual education curriculum. Sanders said, and the AIDS unit will be taught as part of the communicable diseases program in science courses. Seventh and eighth graders will learn about AIDS and other diseases in their science courses, while freshmen and sophomores will receive instruction through the biology, health and family living courses. Juniors and seniors, who primarily do not take those other courses, will be given instruction in man­ datory classes at their grade levels. Sanders said each class will have a minimum of two hours of instruction, while at the upperclassmen level at the high school, where discussions could be more in-depth, the units may last a little longer. Visual aids, including videos, will be in­ cluded in the instruction, he added. Parents who want to view the material or learn more about the program are invited to join staff members at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the middle school library. Students may be excused from the classroom instruction at their parents' request, Sanders said. Delton’s AIDS curriculum was developed by an advisory committee made up of staff members Karen Leinaar and Fred Pessell, as well as parents and other members of lhe community, including Brian and Kim Mc­ Cool, the Rev. Elmer Faust, Jade Roth and Joyce Hamden. The AIDS instruction program differs very little from the state’s guidelines on the sub­ ject, Sanders said. Exchange Club toothbrush sale nets $1,200 Jacob Isaacs, (seated) was just one of hundreds of people who walked away from Felpausch Food Center in Hastings over the weekend with a new toothbrush. Helping Jacob with his purchase are his mother, Rita Isaacs Exchange Club members Chris Warren (left) and Mel Hund, and helper Josh Warren. The club took in about $1,200 in sales and donations, and, after covering the cost of the toothbrushes, should be able to give about $1,000 to the Barry County Child Abuse Council. State grant will extend bus services to Delton, Nashville Barry County Transit has received a $9,000 stoic grant to provide extended transportation services to Nashville and Delton. The program stoned operating last week, said Joseph Bleam. transportation manager. The grant allows the Hastings-based transit system to keep a demand response vehicle in Nashville on Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays and in Delton on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in each town. The demand response is similar to the way the transit system operates in Hastings. Bleam Viking Corporation president earns Parmalee Award from industry group The American Fire Sprinkler Association Inc. (AFSA) has announced that the winner of the 1988 Henry S. Parmelee award recipient is Richard T. Groos, president of lhe Viking Corporation of Hastings. Groos has been dedicated to the advance- “At first I didn’t want to talk about our funerals. But, now Fm glad we did.” ment of the fire sprinkler industry for more than 33 years. The award presentation will be held at a ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 25, in conjunction with AFSA’s seventh annual convention and exhibition, held Oct. 23-26, at the Marriott Marco Island Resort in Marco Island, Fla. "The association made an outstanding Choice in the selection of Dick Groos," said AFSA Chairman Edward H. Smith, presi­ dent. Dennis Fire Protection, Inc. (South Hadley, Mass.) "Dick Groos’ outstanding technical leader­ ship in an industry that’s going through its greatest changes in its 100-year history has placed Viking among the top device manufac­ turers in the world. AFSA is proud to honor such a leader,” said AFSA President Frank Riseden. Groos has been president of Viking since 1961 and he holds a master's of engineering and a bachelor’s of mechanical engineering degree from Cornell University. Ithaca. N.Y. He also holds two patents on sprinkler equipment. During three years of service in the U.S. Army, Groos attained the rank of first lieutenant. "We shall always be grateful to Dick for the support that he has consistently given to the industry and to AFSA. He is responsible, in no small part, for our success today." con­ cluded Chairman Smith. ■ The ^axm«|eCeAwajjl. was jnrtituted in 1^83 to memorialize Henry S. Parmelee. He is recognized as the inventor of the first com­ mercially successful closed sprinkler head, which he installed in his Mathusck Piano Works Company in 1894. The award is presented annually to recognize an outstanding individual who has dedicated himself to the professional advance­ ment of the fire sprinkler industry and to the goal of safer fire protection through the use of automatic fire sprinkler systems. Established in 1981, the American Fire Sprinkler Association Inc., is a non-profit, in­ ternational association representing the open shop fire sprinkler contractor. AFSA is dedicated to the educational and professional advancement of the automatic fire sprinkler industry. said. "People call in and we pick them up and take them where tney want to go." Prior to receiving the grant, the transit was in Nashville and Delton roughly between 6:30 and 7 a.m. each day to take people to Hastings and didn’t return to those areas until 4:30 or 5 p.m.. "so it made a long day in Hastings." he said. Those two runs will still be made, but now people can return to their hometowns a lot sooner or go to Hastings later in the day. if they desire, when the buses are in the two towns in the middle of lhe day. The grant was given to provide priority ser­ vice for senior citizens and the handicapped, but anyone may use the transit, Bleam said. One-way fares for senior citizens and the handicapped are 50 cents for a trip under 12 miles and 90 cents for transportation ex­ ceeding 12 miles in the county. The public (people between the ages of 5 and 60) may ride the transit for one-way fares of$l for less than 12 miles or SI.80 for more than 12 miles. Bleam said it probably will take a year before the extended service runs in Nashville and Delton will pay for themselves. In the meantime, the transit is willing to absorb the costs just to get the new service off the ground, he said. The extra service will cost in ffft'^«ghb6i*bW6P$l4<OOOi<ThrgraiW,‘‘iising current staff drivers, will pay the transit on a per-mile basts, up to $9,000, Bleam said. "If this rolls well (in Delton and Nashville) and supports itself, we could be offering it (extended service) in Woodland and Mid­ dleville" in the future, he said. There’s lots to do and see...at HOME! Spend the weekend in Barry County! If you're like many people 65 and older, visits to a specialist aren't uncommon. Just like it isn’t uncom­ mon to take medicine for aching joints or sleepless nights. HHeioCamein oneumese. MtouMYOuHnaNy openupiDoulVNir Fear 01 Aging? We chose Forethoughts funeral planning It's one of those things that’s so easy to put off, put out of your mind. And I guess that’s what I was doing. But, once he started asking me questions about how I wanted my funeral to be, I realized how important it is for the people we leave behind to know these things. 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For more information call us at 349-4460. Our methods can help you deal with the problems of aging. And maybe give you something you can feel good about, as well. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 13, 1988 — Page 13 C A M P SALE (Continued from page 1) "Wc know lhe conditions of the buildings have only gotten worse...The cabins arc vir­ tually unusable." she said. The pool needs ex­ tensive work if it is ever to he used again, the septic system needs to be replaced, the kitchen does not meet health department suidards and the lodge is not suitable for year-round use. even though its structure is sound except for a few broken windows. Peterson added. The existing buildings have "little or no value in terms of commercial value or use." she said. In I986. the Democrats said the county equalization department appraised the total parcel and buildings at more than SI60.000. An appraisal this year by the equalization department, which now has a different direc­ tor. shows the entire parcel and buildings valued at $109,000. based on land sales. Peterson said. That included $40,000 for the value of the buildings. $30,000 for the water frontage property that stretches about 200-feet on a sometimes dry channel that goes into the lake. $18,200 for the property behind that area and $21.000 for the Pines. As a result of an evening meeting last w-ek between the county board's finance committee and members of the 4-H Council and other in­ terested people. Commissioner Carolyn Col­ eman said "a dear disagreement" between the two sides became evident to her. The proposed sale may have to end up in court, she said, because there were "real legal questions" that arose. One of the primary differences is the valua­ tion of the buildings at the former camp, she and McKelvey said. "It would have been much better for both sides if we had met before...! have a better understanding of where they’re coming from.” Coleman said. 4-H Council President Royal said about 35 concerned 4-H representatives, ranging from fair hKird members to livestock leaders, at­ tended the meeting, which included "a lot of heated argument.” "There was an awfully lot of yelling...! don't think one person there (from the public) was against us. "We're not against selling the property. We want a fair price. Wc think $40,000 is a pretty low price." Royal said. She said she hopes the matter can he work­ ed out between the two sides without going to court. "Court will be the last straw." she said. Witzel agreed. "No one wants to cause a major problem... We all have tv work together and communicate better." Nothing is expected to happen concerning the proposed sale until about Nov. I. when a survey of the county-owned property at Algonquin Lake is completed, said McKelvey. He said commissioners agreed not to pro­ ceed with the sale to ALCA without giving the 4-H Council 14 days notice. Commissioners also will talk with ALCA members to tell them about some of the con­ cerns the 4-H Council has with the proposed sale. McKelvey said. Of last week’s meeting with 4-H represen­ tatives. he said he thought the evening was worthwhile. "We listened to them and got their ideas and concerns and cleared up rumors and misunderstandings. Wc also answered ques­ tions for them and they for us so we can work together for a solution... We’ve beep wanting to meet with them for a long time. Commissioner P. Richard Dean, who lives at Algonquin Lake and is a member of the ALCA. said it seems like the Democrats are using the proposed sale as political ammuni­ tion against him. Dean is one of the few com­ missioners who is being opposed in the Nov. 8 election. In the October issue of The Barry DcnMK-rul. the county party’s newsletter. Democrats call the proposed camp sale to ALCA a "sweetheart deal between county of­ ficials and Commissioner Dean’s Association.” Six of the seven county commissioners arc Republicans. The Democratic article also said that when ALCA first approached the county with their "ridiculously low offer.” County Coor­ dinator Peterson and Dean "went to 4-H leaders to try to talk them out of exercising their right to meet the ALCA offer!" Dean denied that he had tried to talk 4-H leaders into opting out of their right of first refusal and said the meeting was only to talk about what the county's plans were concern­ ing the camp. “It was a courtesy call." he said. Looking back, he said it was a mistake for him to go and discuss the subject of the sale because his action has been misinterpreted. "The 4-H people should be defending me." Dean said. "I didn’t make the contact to sell the land. I did not set prices and I abstained from voting (on those issues). "I’ve been a 4-H member for over 40 years and was a leader right here at my home." Dean said. “I’ve bought cattle and pigs (at the 4-H livestock sale) and I have two lifetime tickets to the (4-H) pool (that is now abandon­ ed). 1 contributed to putting a roof on (one of the camp buildings)...so I’m not trying to get less money for 4-H.” "The (4-H) Council has let me down somewhat and politics has gotten involved in­ stead of common sense." Dean said. "It’s totally political with the election so close. They (the Democrats) are desperate." Prior to the proposed camp sale. Dean said Peterson had contacted real estate firms to see if there was interest in selling the property, but only "one or two" gave "half-hearted” responses and weren’t interested in selling it. Democratic Chairman Dwyer said if the matter docs go to court and the 4-H Council wins an award, a judge might possibly order the county use taxpayers' money to pay more to 4-H than its 50-50 share of the $40,000. since the property was never offered at a fair market price. “Wc don't want to jeopardize the 4-H effort or politicize them." Dwyer said. He called (he proposed sale to ALCA "shameful" and said the frosting on the cake is the $2,500 survey. Defendant acquitted of drug charge A 31-year-old Alto man was acquitted last week of selling cocaine to an undercover police officer in Hastings. After a two-day trial in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court, a jury returned a not guilty verdict for Robert K. Grandman. Grondman was arrested last fall on charges he had sold cocaine on two occasions to two undercover officers at a Hastings bar in May 1987. The charges carried a maximum sentence of 20 years in jail and/or a $25,000 fine. The jury returned its not guilty verdict after several hours of deliberation Oct. 5 in circuit court. Grondman was one of 25 people arrested Oct. 1. 1987 following a one-year drug in­ vestigation in Hastings. Known as Operation HADE (Hastings Area Drug Enforcement), the $20,000 investigation involved hiring two undercover agents from outside the county to infiltrate the local drug culture and make drug purchases. Of the 25 arrested, 24 either pleaded guilty or were found guilty in trials of varying drugrelated offenses. Trial for Grondman had originally been set for January, but it was delayed several times. City agrees to apartment tax settlement by David T. Young The Hastings City Council Tuesday agreed to a proposed settlement of a tax assessment issue with the owner of a local apartment complex. The city has come to terms with Hastings Limited Partnership, owner of the Hastings Meadows apartments, which two years ago appealed its assessment, contending it was far too high. The agreement was worked out between City Attorney James Fisher and the attorney for the apartments. With council approval, the issue now will not have to go to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Hastings Meadows is a fedcrally-subaidixed complex in which there are restrictions on how high the tenants' rent payments may be. Because of this status, Hastings Limited Partnership's attorney maintained, it cannot be assessed the same as privately-owned facilities. Hastings Meadows in 1986 was assessed at $423,700, with a market value of double that figure. The agreement now puts the assessment at $240,000, or $10,000 for each unit The market value of each unit then would be $20,000. completed by Nov. 1 in order to get it on the In other business Tuesday evening, the council: • Approved mileage reimbursement for Mayor Mary Lou Gray when she attends Just before the council agreed to the December tax rolls. Without quick action, the city won't be settlement, Council Member William Cusack said, “Mr. Fisher has done the best able to put the special assessment on the tax rolls until next July. he can do in this situation." Fisher said the subsidized apartments The proposal is for assessing $16,500 to 80 businesses downtown for services such as "definitely cannot be assessed in the same manner as privately-owned apartments." He snow removal, parking enforcement and maintenance of the downtown parking areas. added that usually they are assessed at about half of those not subsidized. The money is supposed to make up for the city's lost revenue with removal of are needed to make sure properties in the city are described properly to help speed up his parking meters, which business owners have said is a deterrent to people coming work. The council accepted the low bid for the When asked if Hastings Limited Partnership will receive a refund, Fisher said it depends on whether the owner has paid taxes on the assessments from 1986 and 1987. The city attorney said he didn't think the taxes had been paid, pending the outcome of the appeal, therefore, the city should not have to refund anything, rather it will receive less tax revenue than it had planned on from the two years. In another matter, action on special assessment for the downtown area as a result of removal of parking meters has been ddqtd. The council learned that two public hearings are needed on the proposed special ’ Michigan Municipal League meetings as a newly-elected member of the statewide । • Approved the purchase of tax maps for City Assessor Walt Mesik, who said they maps from Northern Aerial Supply of Hastings for $5.10 per tax description and a hearing for its next meeting Oct. 24 and $500 fee per year for annual updating. The another one for early in November. total cost for the first year is $13,260, which j* will be taken from the cfty'i fund balance. "The question is when you want to levy the assessment, now or July 1," said • Approved a request from Hastings High Michael Klovanich, director of public School for a permit for a homecoming services. parade downtown Friday, Oct 14. Council Member Gordon Fuhr said, • Learned from a report on the most recent "Since we won't make the deadline for the planning commission meeting that the lack December tax rolls anyway, we might as of a site plan for parking for the Democratic the matter at the council's next meeting Oct. 24. It only lasted for a few minutes, but a mixture of snow, hall and sleet burst upon Barry County Tuesday afternoon. Skies remained clear for much of the day, but a passing cold mass of air dropped about 0.2 of an Inch of precipitation on the area. The cold air Wednesday treated early risers to their first morning of scraping frost off of car windshields, but warmer temperatures — perhaps up to the low 70s — are expected for the weekend. organization's board ofdirectors. downtown to shop. The council could have set a public well do it right (and wait until July)." Klovanich is expected to make a report on A preview from old man winter? Party headquarters at the old Odd Fellows Hall has forced the commission to refer the matter to the building inspector and director of public services assessment and all actions have to be Investigation continuing in Nashville man’s death by Jeff Kaczmarczyk and Shelly Suber Police are continuing to investigate the cause of a shooting Thursday night that left a 24-ycar-oM man dead in his Nashville home. Jack W. Main Jr. of 110 Main St. was kill­ ed instantly by the shotgun blast. The incident initially was thought to have been a suicide, but authorities said this week it may have been a homicide. Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koetje said Wednesday Main had been threatening suicide up until the time of the incident. "It’s a really different type of a death, and Jack W. Main Jr. Man banned from lake, jailed for assault A 63-year-old Prairieville Township man Hoffman's problem is substance abuse, and I taking care of a problem with his neighbors thiak he's addressed that," Bland said. "Over A trial date for Arthur W. Labine, on charges of resisting and obstructing a police has been banned by a judge from Pine Lake for one year. the course of the past year, he's made officer, was set last week for Nov. 14. significant progress. It's my firm belief, as Labine, 40, of no known address, is John E. Kirbaugh, of 11954 Lakeway Drive, also was sentenced last week to nine long as he's dry, he wont commit another charged with the misdemeanor offense fin connection with an alleged incident in months in jail and five yean' probation for assault with a dangerous weapon. The arrest came after an incident in which he was accused of using a knife during a scuffle with another man. Though he pleaded no contest to the charge in August, Kirbaugh remained defiant in court Oct 5 "I would only like to say this trouble did not start with me. This has been going on for three years," be said. "The trouble was the police not investigating everything." But Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster told Kirbaugh he must take responsibility for his own actions. "People do not have the right to take the law into their own hands," Shuster said. "This situation could have ended with extremely serious results. "You have, at age 63, behaved more like you're 16 or 17," the judge said. Noting Kirbaugh has two prior misdemeanors, Shuster ordered Kirbaugh not to have alcohol or firearms in his home and to pay fines of $400 and court costs of $400. He also was ordered to have no contact with the victims. offiene." But Shuster said punishment was still August at the Barry County Jail. appropriate. "Mr. Hoffman, if you're coping with your The charge is punishable by up to two years in prison and or a $1,000 fine. alcoholism, I truly applaud it," he said. "A lot of people are fond of calling alcoholism a disease like ifs something you caught, like a in Barry County Circuit Court. Bond was continued in the matter cancer. "You can't cope with alcohol. Ifs an addiction," lhe judge said. "Many people say, 1 have this terrible problem.' I don't regard it that way." Hoffman, of 5967 E. Center Road, also was placed on a two-year term of probation, and ordered to pay $700 in court costs and $100 in fines. He was directed to have substance abuse He stood mute to the charge in September A Hastings man stood mute to two charges of writing a check on a closed account, a felony offense. Automatic "not guilty" pleas were entered Sept. 28 by Judge Hudson E. Deming for James R. Johnson, 48. Each charge can cany a two-year sentence. Johnson, of 643 S. Wall Lake Road, Hastings, is accused of writing two $10 of checks at different local gas stations in June. The accounts had been closed, police said. c''-'".unity service and complete a high xool or trade school education. Trial was set to begin Monday in Barry County Circuit Court, and bond was Barry Milbourn was sentenced last week to 90 days in jail on a charge of joyriding, or continued in the matter. Sentencing was set for Oct. 26 for a Hastings man originally charged with counseling, perform 100 hours unlawful use of a motor vehicle. Milbourn, 23, also was ordered to pay $2,950 in restitution, $500 in court costs and $500 in fines for the May 31 incident in Carlton Township. He pleaded guilty to that misdemeanor charge in exchange for the dismissal of. carrying a concealed weapon last March in Hastings. Initially in June, Robert Madden, 19, stood mute to the charge. But on Sept 27, he pleaded guilty to the lesser offense of charges of receiving and concealing stolen attempted carrying a concealed weapon as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor. A 23-year-old Hastings man was ordered last week to spend 40 weekends in jail, for a property over $100. He also agreed to cooperate with authorities on other matters. The prosecutor’s office also agreed to reccommend Madden receive no jail time. total of 80 days served. Charles F. Hoffman, 23, pleaded guilty in In court Oct. 5, Milbourn, of 10909 Shady Lane, Middleville, apologized for his Madden, of 1320 W. Quimby Road, was arrested in May after police found him July to charges of driving with an improper license and driving with a revoked license. He originally had been charged with third-offense drunken driving, but it was actions, and his attorney requested his client receive work release. But observing that Milbourn served no previous jail time for convictions for careless driving and exhibition driving, driving on South Michigan Street in March with a knife in his car. Bond was continued. Shuster said Milbourn needed to a reduced charge of attempted breaking and entering a motor vehicle. Hany L. Showers, of East Street, will be In other court business: dismissed as part of a plea agreement. Claiming his client had made great progress since his arrest in November 1987, defense attorney Victor Bland asked the court to hand down a light sentence. "Ifs also important to know... Mr. a jail experience. He was given credit for 11 days served and ordered to share the restitution cost with his oo-defendanL A Nashville man charged with breaking into a motor vehicle pleaded guilty Sept 27 sentenced Oct. 26 in Barry County Circuit Court. The more serious charge, as well as a supplemental charge, were dropped by the prosecutor in exchange for Showers' guilty pie,. He was arrested in July for the offense on Sherman Street in Nashville. A seven-woman, five-man jury took one hour to deliberate before finding Gayle Mesecar guilty of receiving and concealing stolen property. Mesecar, 36, was arrested in December on charges he concealed a battery charger stolen from Dimondale Machinery in November. A habitual offender charge that he has a prior felony conviction was dismissed by the prosecutor. When police recovered the charger from his shed last fall, Mesecar, of 1973 1/2 N. Broadway, Hastings, told police then that he thought the stolen charger had belonged to his brother when he brought it from the brother's home to his shed. Bond was cancelled, and sentencing was set for Oct 26. The maximum sentence for the charge is five years in prison and/or $2,500 in fines. Police seeking clues in Freeport burglary Troopers from the Michigan State Police are continuing to investigate the theft last week of some $1,800 in jewelry, rare coins and ocher items from a home near Freeport. During the day on Monday, Oct. 3. an unknown number of burglars crossed the lawn of a home in lhe 200 block of Ex<t Brown Road and entered a sliding glass door that the owner claims had been locked, police said. The burglars apparently went through the house, searching dresser doors in two bedrooms. Items taken include a Walther 9mm semi­ automatic gun. a videocassette recorder and a scanner radio. A Sentry safe, which had been kept behind a wall and bolted to lhe floor, was removed by burglars. Five rings, three watches and several pieces of antique jewelry were reported missing, police said. we have to look at it as closely as possible." Koetje said. "We had been calling it a suicide, but now we’re investigating it as something other than a suicide." "Wc’rc continuing to look al it." Koetje said. "We’re continuing to interview people, and we hope to be done before too long." The type of injury that led to Main’s death is consistanl with suicides', Koetje said, but other circumstances have raised the possibility of the death being a homicide. Suicide hasn’t been ruled out. though, he said. Barry County Sheriffs Detective Ken DeMott, who was called in to assist with the investigation, said this week that the events leading to the death are as yet unclear. "We’re not really sure what happened." DeMott said Tuesday. "It’s hard to answer." Koetje said Main was at his home with two other young men when the 11:10 p.m. shooting occurred. A domestic dispute may have been a con­ tributing factor, but Koetje declined to speculate on the reason for the shooting. Koetje did not release any other details, but said he may be seeking a warrant from the county prosecutor’s office later this week. Formerly a construction worker employed by several area companies. Main is survived by his wife, Tina; a daughter, Candice: his mother and stepfather, Linda and Max Snyder of Nasvhille; a maternal grandmother. Cecile Anderson of Nashville; and paternal grand­ parents Mr. and Mrs. Howard Main of Lakeview. Main was raised in Nashville and attended Nashville elementary schools and Maple Valley Junior and Senior High School. The funeral was Monday at Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Burial was at Lakevie1 Cemetery in Lakeview. T-K vote, continued The final figures were 1,145 to 1,072 for the renewal and additional package, while the 2.06-mill request failed by 1,396 to 820, and the Headlee override was turned down 1,381 to 823. With the failure of the second set of millage requests, Oct. 11 was the date set by the board for the third election. Immediately after the second defeat, the board also made deep cuts, eliminating busing and all athletic and extra-curricular activities, prompting an outcry from several different factions of the community. One week after making the cuts, the board called a special meeting, which was attended by more than 500 people who voiced strong opposition to the elimination of sports and busing. At the end of the meeting, the board restored busing and instituted a pay-for-play plan for athletics and extra-curricular ac­ tivities. which now will be continued because of the defeat of the additional millage request. The board had agreed to refund any money the students had paid to participate in school activities up to Oct. 11 if the additional 2.85-mil! proposal had passed. Before Tuesday's election. Garrett said, "if the renewal and the additional millage pass, that v ill let us get through the coming year. But, unless the state addresses lhe matter of school financing, wc may find ourselves in the same spot next year, but we’ll have even fewer resources than we have now." Running stop sign ends in arrest of 19-yr. old Delton man It began with a missed stop s.gn. but ended in an arrest Saturday night in Hastings for a 19-year-old Delton man. Hastings Police pulled Larry J. Martz over after they said he ran a stop sign at the comer of State and Church Streets. Authorities found several empty beer cans in the back seat, plus part of a 12-pack of beer, and asked Manz to perform several dex­ terity tests. Afterwards, Martz — who said he had had five to six beers that evening — was taken into custody on a charge of drunken driving and was given a chemical breath test, which show­ ed he had a blood-alcoho! level of. 18 percent. After the arrest, police found he had been driving on a suspended license and issued a citation for that offense as well Further checks indicated Martz had two outstanding warrants for his arrest for failure to appear in 56th District Court. And he was issued a citation for transpor­ ting open intoxicants after authorities found an open can of beer in the back seat of his 1976 Datsun. Martz, who denied he had run the stop sign in the first place, was lodged in lhe Barry County Jail. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 13, 1988 Hastings man pleads guilty in fracas at restaurant A man who ended a fight with his girlfriend by breaking a window at the Burger King Restaurant last month has pleaded guilty to at­ tempted malicious destruction of property. In exchange, other charges pending against Ricky J. Clemens were dropped by the pro­ secutor's office. The altercation between the 25-year-old Hastings man and his ex-girlfriend ended in his arrest Sept. 12 after he created a distur­ bance at Burger King on West State Street in Hastings. Police said the incident began that evening, after Clemens entered the restaurant at 1310 W. State St. Clemens reportedly began yelling and FINANCIAL Alan PiluKas Scott Holmes Two Delton seniors designated as 'Commended Students’ The Delton Kellogg High School has been notified by National Merit Scholarship Cor­ poration (NMSC) that Scott Holmes and Alan Piiukas have been designated Commended Students in the 1989 National Merit Scholar­ ship program. Delton principal James Corstange has announced that these seniors placed in the top 50,000 of more than one million paticipants in the 34th annual merit program and will receive a Letter of Commendation in recognition of outstanding academic promise. An official of NMSC said. “Being named a Commended Student in lhe extremely com­ petitive merit p. ■'gram is a credit to these young men and women and the schools, which play a key role in the development of academically talented youth. We hope the recognition these students have earned will in­ crease their motivation to use their abilities to the fullest for they represent an important in­ tellectual resource which our nation needs." The more than one million participants in lhe current merit program entered lhe com­ petition by taking the PSAT/NMSQT in Oc­ tober 1987 as high school juniors. Although their qualifying test scores arc very high, the 35.000 young people throughout the nation who are Commended students scored slightly below the level required for semifinalist stan­ ding in their respective states. Only the 15,000 Semifinalists, whose names were announced on Sept. 15, will con­ tinue in the competition for some 6,000 merit scholarships to be awarded in the spring of 1989. CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 Kml I \taf< 2 BEDROOM mobile home to rent, $275 a month, plus deposit $275, immediate occupancy. Must fill out credit reference. 945-4375 after 4pm._________ FOR RENT cottage by Crooked Lake, close to Delton, 1 large bedroom, living and kitchen and full bath, older couple preferred, oo children. Please call after 7 pjn. 623-8172. GASAGE SA..E: 1014 S. Jefferson St Clothes, skis, gun care, kid’s clothes, winter coats, sweaters, anvfm car radio, and more. Thursday, October 13 only. LOST: pregnant Scottish terrier mix-black, wearing white fka collar answers to "Bambi’', Hast­ ings area. 795-3988. SERVICE DIRECTORY REAL ESTATE MILLER SINCE REAL ESTATE 1940 Ken Miller, CAB., C.R.S. 10 BEAUTIFULLY WOODED ACRES near Mancelona. Secluded hunting and camping. Deer, grouse, turk­ ey, beaver. $8,000, $300 down, $80 per month. 10% Land Contract Call Northern Land Company at 616-938-1097. FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sion*. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Shirley._____________________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 & Mike Humphreys Associate Brokers Hastings (616) 945-5182 BABYSITTER WANTED: Mature, responsible, non smok- stooally babysit for 2 children CAR s TRUCK REPAIR occasional over nights; Must have own transportaion. Call 945-5578.___________________ BUY GOVERNMENT tiered and surplus vehicles from $100. Fords, Chevys, Corvette*, etc. For info call (213) 925-9906 ext 1893_______________________ 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Sarrica ttaars: Monday 0 to 0. Tuesday-Friday 0 io 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA IKSII gaa QUALITY SERVICE FARTS Keep that great GM FooHng with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! i COLLISION REPAIR Boiler rooms and bucket shops spell risky investing There are two investment situations you should understand and avoid, boiler rooms and bucket shops. A boiler room gets its name from the highpressure selling it encourages. Tough and per­ sistent salespeople use banks of telephones to contact potential investors from their “sucker lists.” The purpose is to peddle speculative, if not outright fraudulent, securities. The methods are usually illegal and almost always in violation of the National Association of Security Dealers’ Rules of Fair Practice. If you’ve never been high pressured from a boiler room, you probably will be. Your best defense is to hang up. Bucket shops have a little more interesting history but are just as lethal to investing. In the London of Ebinezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim, resident drunks, with bucket in hand, would visit local pubs begging for the dregs from lhe bottom of ale barrels. Their buckets full, the thirsty beggers retired to rooms known as “bucket shops” where they proceeded to empty their buckets. The practice, of course, was frowned upon by upper society. So London stockbrokers began to accuse competitors of operating their business “like a bucket shop”. By the tum of the century speculation in this country was rampant. Gamblers, under the guise of brokers, set up bucket shops where would-be investors could put up as little as one dollar, plus 25 cents commission, to bet on a $100 stock. They were given a slip in­ dicating the stock, time and last quotation. When an investor wanted to close his position, he surrendered the slip, another commission, and collected anything left. If the bet went against him by a predetermined limit, the slip was void and the margin lost. The bucket shop brokers were also betting. Though they accepted the orders, they did not execute it right away. Often the orders never filled, and the bucket shop pocketed the money. This continued until the 1930s when the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 made bucket shops illegal. Today such practices are a memory of the stock market's colorful past. Abuses are found in every profession. It is ermforting to know, however, that today's major brokerage firms are not only guided by their own high rules of ethics but also by the strict standards of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the National Association of Security Dealers (NASD), and the self­ imposed regulation of the New York Stock Exchange. When a broker accepts your order, it is pro­ mptly entered. You received a fair execution and will get either money or securities depen­ ding on your transaction. While your transaction is in process, or if you select to have your broker hold your pro­ ceeds in safekeeping, you can rest assured your investments are further insured by lhe Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) against failure or unethical practices by the member firm. Bucket shops are all but gone and boiler rooms are easily discouraged, but the final responsibility to monitor investment advice is still yours. GET PAID for reading books! $100 per . title. Write PASE-B4248, 161 S. Lincoln­ way, N. Aurora, IL 60542 LIKE TO WORK in construc­ tion? We have several openings in new unit Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, and electricians, no experience necessary. We pay you white you leant. Call 616-731-5520 or — STOCKS — Ths following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previ­ ous week. Company Close AT&T 26V. 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Miscellaneous FLEA MARKET Old Carlton Center Grange Building, 9 miles north of Hast­ ings or 5 miles west of Wood­ land on M-43 open Saturday 9-6 and Sunday noon to 6. SUE 40 years ago. Ger. Amer. Club, 2400 Hubble Rd. NURSE AID CLASSES 2-Week Classroom Clinical Certification Course Potential employment upon successful completion. $6.00 cost for class. Classes will start Nov. 7. Limited enrollment. Apply in person before Nov. 3. Thornapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE RD., HASTINGS NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held October 11,1988 are available In the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Moday through Friday. house, he went to speak to her at Burger King. “That didn't work out. so 1 got upset, and 1 walked out through the door," he told the court last week. “I shoved the door open. I broke through the glass." In exchange for his guilty plea to lhe at­ tempted malicious destruction of property charge, other charges of malicious destraction of property, assault and disturbing the peace were dropped. An habitual offender charge also was dismissed. Clemens told the court he had already paid $139.26 in restitution for the broken window. Sentencing was set for Nov. 4., and bond was continued. Courthouse Preservation Committee has slide show for groups; plans open house Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. 1-800-292-1386. -Die Michigan Army National Guard. • Insurance Work • Glass Replaced 2110 W. GUN LAKE ROAD Across from Fuelgss fumahedby...Mark D. swearing at his cx-girlfricnd. who was work­ ing at the restaurant. Witnesses told police he attempted to drag the woman out of the restaurant. Deputy Police Chief Jerry Sarver said Clemens then pushed and kicked in a window on a glass door, causing an estimated $300 in damages. Employees called police, who arrived in time to find Clemens walking across the restaurant lawn. Clemens, of 112 E. Center St., said he was having problems with his former girlfriend, which prompted the fracas. She was supposed to have come to his place to talk to him before going to work that day. he said. When she didn't show up at his Change + V. + 1V. + 1V. +’/. +’/. +v. +v. + 2V. + 1V. + 1V. + ’/. + ’/. +v. +4 + 3'/. +1 + 2V. + 2’1. + 2V. + 2'1. -V. + 3’/. + 6.25 -.02 + 54.41 A committee called the Courthouse Preser­ vation Committee has been formed to inform Barry County citizens of the need for the preservation of the courthouse and to urge a ■yes' vote on the bond issue proposal which will be on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. Honorary chairman of the committee is Richard M. Cook, longtime Barry County resident and former Banner publisher. A slide show has been developed and is available to groups who would like to be in­ formed of the need for the work and the ballot issue. Cathy Williamson, 616-795-9090, may be be contacted to schedule the presentation. The committee will be hosting an open house at the courthouse, located m Hastings, on Saturday. Oct. 29 from 9-11 a.m. and Sun­ day. Oct. 30 from 1-3 p.m. for all citizens who would like to view this historic register building and hear about the bond issue. Donations to the campaign for the preserva­ tion of the courthouse are welcome and should be sent to Elsie B. Furrow, committee treasurer. 1417 S. Jefferson, Hastings. 49058. In August, the county board of commis­ sioners agreed to ask voters to authorize the sale of $1.35 million in general obligation tax bonds to fund courthouse renovations over a 10-year period. The work, which would make the building accessible to the handicapped, is expected to cost taxpayers about 0.395 mills the first year, based on the county's 1988 state equalized value. The proposal has a variable millage rate that is expected to be reduced each year if the SEV continues to rise, com­ missioners have said. Several people who are concerned about the courthouse project have formed the commit- tee to urge a 'yes* votes because the law doesn't permit the county board to campaign in favor of the issue. However, the board may present factual information about the proposal. County Historical Society commended for work The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday adopted a resolution commending the Barry County Historical Society for its ef­ forts to preserve the Upjohn House at Historic Charlton Park. The board said that because of the society's “foresight and peroerverance," it had saved the Upjohn House and barn from demolition and raised S39.0CO to move me buildings to the park and provide foundations for them. The buildings previously were located next to the Hastings Chy Hall and the city had planned to have them tom down to make way for a parking lot. The board’s resolution praised historical society members who have volunteered their services and it commended the society for its overall efforts of preserving, advancing and disseminating knowledge of Barry County and for supporting the historic park and other museums, events and projects in the community. Urging lhe public to continue supporting the society, the board said the historical group “has made significant progress in the preser­ vation of our rich Barry County heritage and offers residents the opportunity to leant about Barry County history.” NffluioHmcorariiun FORCOUNTRYHOMELOAKS! 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Don't accept a new mortgage until you've had a chance to see what a LandMaster Convertible Loan might do for you! Call Farm Credit Services for information on Country Home Loans with LandMaster flexibility. Certain bor­ rower eligibility criteria apply. FARM CREDIT SERVICES Phone 945-9415 535 W. Woodlawn Hastings, Ml 49058 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-10-20.pdf 07931a640e94b28262ec26447c258ddf PDF Text Text ... SOulH CHUHASTINGS, MICr GAN 49096 OCT 2 0 k. NlEiUlS ...wrap Local family fans of St Jude’s Vermontville man held in slaying SMStorr, Papelf See Story, Page 13 Meeting on survey slated for Oct 27 The Barry County Figuring Commit­ tee has scheduled a public hearing on the results of a survey it conducted last sum­ mer for 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 27, at the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. The special committee put together the survey to find out what residents like and dislike about where they live and how they feel about the fatrre of the county. Thcw survey's results were tabulated by officials from Michigan Stale Univer­ sity and those recently released statistics now are being studied by committee members. • Those who attend the meeting will have a chance to speak out on swne of the topic* in the survey and its results and give opinions on what they believe the county, schools, business and local government should do in the future. United Way hits 28 percent of goal The Area United Way campaign had reached 28 percent of its ftmdraising goal, as of last Monday, officials have reposted. Official. Mid a mil of Mi,SOO had taa coHected m the ai(M canfaifa dtvtaxn. The overall foal diia yaar ia $189,000. op 11 percera Oom Im year’s. The United Way drive was kicked off Nevins said tee 8:10 on South Bedford Bond. Nevins said. Ayan loid Nevins he was uwHr to stop to mne to avoid the erteh north of Cam­ ' pgrouad Road. Nmaa mU tadi driven were wtaria« icabeta, aad akvtol ana no. a tte*r la ■ Ml aoddrea dial cawed Major damar» die two pickw track, involved. Breach, at 19*0 River Road. Hart*,. WM iuned a entra fra failure n yield the njbt of way, New laid. ■ ■ PoHce probing theft of materials Police tn eoadaaint to iewaopee the theft at $3,500 worth of building materHklaM week tro« a partially-built home oa Pine Lake. Prairieville Towmldp Police Chief Tom Peanock raid wane 25 bundles of shingles were reported mtostog Oct. 12 from the site of a home under construc­ tion in the 12000 block of Pine Lake Rond. Also taken were four Anderson full­ pane windows, a skylight, a mainentrance door and a large sliding glass door and frame. Pennock said the frame of the house is up but the building is not yet entirely closed. Police have no suspects in the theft, but Pennock said authorities have col­ lected evidence at the site that could lead to a suspect. Saxon gridders eyeing upset See Story, Page 8 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings VOLUME 133, NO. 43 Banner PRICE 25’ _________________ THURSDAY. OCTOBER 20. 1988 Sale of fairgrounds OK’d by Ag Society by Elaine Gilbert A shopping mall, anchored by at least one major retailer, will likely replace the Barry County Fairgrounds in Hastings now that the fhir board has been authorized to sell the land to developers. Plans call for a new fairgrounds to built outside the city limits. Members of the Barry County Agricultural Society, which owns the fairgrounds, voted 50-6 Monday to give the fair board the nod to sell the fairgrounds for a minimum $2.2 million. The vote was held at the society's an­ nual meeting. Don Geukes, who was elected fair board president Monday, said he is not at liberty to discuss details of negotiations with developers, but said he expects the sale of the land to be finalized by “the first of the year." There have been unconfirmed reports that one of the developers is CBL and Associates of Chattanooga. Tenn., which wants to build a shopping mall. The other firm is from Wisconsin and it has plans for a large discount department store. However. Geukes did say that no matter which developer purchases the land, each has plans to build a strip-type mall with one or possibly two major retailers ut cadi end. “It should help the business industry of Hastings," Geukes said of the proposed pian. Only 56 of the agricultural society’s 135 members voted on the sale authorization, but Bill Johncock, whose term as fair board presi­ dent ended Monday evening, said that number is higher than the usual attendance at most an­ nual meetings. “Eighty voted for election of officers, but they can come and go to do that,” Johncock said. Members who voted on the sale question had to attend the meeting. “I’m happy the people felt the board was moving in the right direction and had enough faith in us to give us permission to sell it (the fairgrounds) if it's going to better the fair," Johncock said. Geukes said that “a majority of people who are good, active members were there (at the meeting)." Geukes, who has served on the fair board's property committee, said negotiations with developers have continued for about a year and that they are now in the serious stages. Still to be resolved before a sale of the fairgrounds can materialize is the question of ownership of a portion of the grounds known as Market Square, an area of about a city block in size, and the fate of the Community Building. The city contends that it owns Market Square and the fair board has the same claim. Market Square is an area about a city block in size at the comer of State and Market streets. Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray said the council's property committee meet with several representatives of the fair board last week for initial talks about Market Square. “There is a willingness on the part of the ci­ ty to proceed with talks," she said. The Community Building Board and the fair board also have to come to terms on the fate of the community building, located on the fairgrounds. The Community Building Socie­ ty owns the building and has a 99-year, renewable lease on the land. Fred Jacobs, president of the community building board, said some of the building board members will meet within the next two weeks to come up with a proposal to take back to the fair board. “We have conversed with the fair board about our feelings on the project. We're all for it (the sale) and will work with the fair board to make it a reality. "There is a need for a community building ’ in Hastings even though it's a building for ail of Barry County to use," Jacobs said. The original intent of the community building was to provide a place for social ac­ tivities (banquets, wedding receptions, etc.), 4-H activities, service club meetings and com­ munity events, he said. Those original goals could be put into prac­ tice in “a more updated facility to meet the needs of today,” Jacobs said. “We need to continue to have some kind of community hall (in Hastings) that is not restricted by membership (in an organiza­ tion)," he said. “The community building is the only building open to all Barry County citizens and organizations." The fair board is talking about having a new community-type building on its new fairgrounds, which would be outside the city limits. Whether the building would operate the same as the current hall is “totally negotiable," Geukes said. The fair board is contemplating having a convention-type center that would have better Sm FAIRGROUNDS on page 13 Sitting at the candidates’ table at the AAUW forum are (from left) Mike Smith, Paul Kiel, Nancy Boersma, Shirley Drake. Sandy Schondelmayer, Robert Drew and Joseph Fink. Standing In the middle Is 'orum moderator Carole Dwyer explaining the rules of the event. Thomas Eveland Is not pictured here because he hadn't yet arrived. First-ever candidates’ forum hailed as success by AAUW five-minute statement and then answering proposal on the Nov. 8 ballot to fund The first-ever public forum for county and judicial candidates attracted nearly 60 people questions from the audience. Tuesday night and its sponsor called the chapter of the AAUW, said it was the first time a pre-election open forum has been sponsored by the group in Barry County. In renovations to the old county courthouse. The courthouse is 95 years old and the bond’ proposal will try to make it barrier free by David T. Young event a big success. Key issues discussed in the forum included a proposal to merge the clerk and register of deeds offices, the Nov. 8 ballot proposal to renovate the old county courthouse, the proposed sale of the 4-H Camp to the Algonquin Lake Association and the new contract between the county and its employees. Carole Dwyer, legislative chair of the local chapter of the American Association of University Women, said, "I was pleased with the attendance, and the questions were intelligent and informed." Dwyer served as moderator for the event, which featured each candidate making a Escapee from Barry County Jail captured by Battle Creek police by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Six weeks after he fled police custody in Hastings, Clarence Neff was captured last week by security guards when he was suspected of shoplifting in a Battle Creek store. Neff, who escaped from a window in the Laws and Court Building on Aug. 31, was ap­ prehended by authorities Oct. 12 outside Lake view Square Mall in Battle Creek. But it wasn't until the following day that Battle Creek police found out Neff was a wanted man. Prairieville Township Police Chief Tom Pennock said Neff gave police a false name when he was arrested on the night of Oct. 12. When police failed to find a history for that name, they asked him again to identify himself. “The next day they found out he was Clarence Neff, and he was wanted in Barry County," Pennock said. Although Neff. 29. is wanted in Barry County on several charges, local authorities will likely have to wait until Battle Creek Police are through with him. Neff now is facing charges of larceny and felonious assault in Calhoun County in con­ nection with the incidents on the night of his arrest. Pennock said Neff was at Sears at Lakeview Square Mall on Beckley Road when store security guards saw him pick up a fishing reel and walk out of the store. As he left the building, he was approached by store authorities in the parking lot. “He pulled a knife on the two managers and assaulted them,” Pennock said. Neff fled across the street where he was trapped by police and security guards in the K mart park­ ing lot He was taken into custody and lodged in the Calhoun County Jail. Barry County Undersheriff Jim Orr said he was unsure whether Neff would be brought to Barry County for arraignment and returned to Battle Creek or whether authorities there would complete their criminal proceedings before returning him. “I don't know, they may bring him here for arraignment and take him back, but we try to avoid the back and forth," Orr said. “But at least someone’s got him. That’s what's important.” Law officials had been playing a game of watch and wait since Neff left custody in August. Since the escape, authorities from several agencies have been watching the southwest Barry County area in hopes of recapturing Neff. Officials have had several reported sightings of him since he escaped after break­ ing a window in the lock-up room on the first floor of the Courts and Laws Building on Court Street in Hastings. Tips in late September and early October led to the searches of two homes and a vacated trailer in Cloverdale after Barry Township Police Chief Mark Kik received word that Neff had been seen in the area. The Barry County Sheriff’s K-9 tracker dog, Hans, and his handler, Cpl. Michael Lesick. searclied the area, but were unsuc­ cessful in locating the escapee. Authorities also acted on several tips that Neff had been seen in the Delton area with another man driving in an orange-colored pickup truck and in a white Chevrolet van. Neff had also been seen in a Brown Ford Maverick leaving Delton on his way to Richland. Neff and John A. Fa vo. 19. both were Esther Walton, president of the local previous years, candidates were sent questionnaires and their answers were published in the newspaper. The two candidates for Barry-Eaton County Circuit Court Judge, Thomas Eveland and Joseph Fink, did not have the opportunity to speak to political issues because they are prohibited from doing so. They both only answered a couple of questions and made their opening statements. But the other six hopefuls for other offices fielded a wealth of queries. Mike Smith, a Democrat running for the Third District County Commissioners' seat, was asked the most questions. His opponent, Republican incumbent Richard Dean was unable to attend the forum because of an illness in the family. One of the questions Smith was asked was whether be supports the $135 million bond escaped. Neff, of 7717 Wall Lake Road, was to ap­ pear in district court on a charge of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling. Falvo was to have testified against Neff as part of a p'.ea agreement reached earlier. Falvo is scheduled to be arraigned Friday in Barry County Circuit Court on a charge of escape while awaiting trial. The « mdow the two fled from has been per­ manently scaled off since the escape. courthouse," Smith said. Later in the forum he again was asked if he supported the ballot proposal, to which he answered "no." He said he preferred a long-range plan for the aging structure. Smith also was critical of the county board's plans to sell the old 4-H Camp to the Algonquin Lake Association for $40,000. He said he is a 4-H leader and he didn't know about the deal until he read about it in the Banner He asked, "Why wasn't the 4-H involved from the start in this sale?" He added that he believes that the property should have been offered for sale in the open market to attempt to get a better price and he questioned Commissioner Dean's See FORUM, cont page 13 the time the bill went into effect To financially support that bill, the state for approval of a millage increase in its third sales tax would increase from 4 to 6 percent election of this year. Rather than the four-year, 4.18-mill in­ If passed by the legislature, the proposal would still need statewide voter approval crease in school taxes sought in March and June elections, Monday’s ballot will ask for before becoming law. Hastings school board members decided early in September to propose a millage If approved, the increase would generate escape. Falvo was quickly recaptured, but Neff, who was wearing a black tee-shirt and cut-off blue jeans, removed his outer uniform and without a major restructuring of the by Kathleen Scott Hastings schools will ask voters Monday $751,712, enabling the district to reinstate all programs cut after the previous millage awaiting appearances in 56th District Court when they removed the screen and broke glass panels in the 18'A-by-3l'<6-inch window in the holding tank. The two, dressed in Barry County Jail green uniforms, were seen emerging from the win­ dow by a woman who told police of the seen a plan to show how this will be done Hastings’ third millage election set for Monday a two-year, 2.812-mill hike. Clarence Neff besides effecting other improvements. "We need barrier-free access, but I haven't failures. The higher revenue would also pro­ vide for at least part of the 1989-90 school year. Changes in the school's operating plan from first semester to second of this school increase here so that if the s:atc plan were approved, the district would get a higher reimbursement. The school system is now levying 30.896 mills. Therefore, instead of a payback equiv­ alent to 2.896 mills, it would receive 5.708 mills worth of reimbursement if both the state and the local proposals were approved. year include a return to a full day of school at all levels, continuation of suspended building and site projects, elimination of the If it fails, "then we just keep going the way we are. That's just about as simple as it pay-for-participation plan for co-curricular activities (reimbursing students who paid for fall activities) and a return of admission think we're in pretty bad shape right now. Kids are still learning, but it's not a good prices for athletic events to the average level in the Twin Valley League. One of the main reasons for having the local millage election is the proposed school finance reform package in Lansing. If accepted, that plan would roll back all the state's school district millage levels to 28 mills. The stale would then reimburse school systems the difference between the 28 mills and what each district was levying at is," said SupL Carl Schoessei. “Personally, I situation." The school district usually uses the city’s voting machines in the Hastings district, but the machines are already set up for the Nov­ ember general election. Paper ballots will instead be used in Hastings, like they are normally used in the Pleasantview precinct Voters may cast their ballots in the Hastings Middle School gy mnasium, or at Pleasantview Elementary School library from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 20. 1988 Three sexual assault charges dropped in plea agreement Vermontville man pleads guilty to break-in, assault by Jeff Kaczmarczyk In the 11th hour, a Vermontville man charged with breaking and entering a Nashville home and sexually assaulting the female occupant pleaded guilty Monday to charges in Barry County Circuit Court. After several delays, trial was scheduled to begin Monday for Richard D. Lowe. 33. for (he March break-in and attack. But Lowe, also known as Bud Lowe, agreed Monday morning to plead guilty to charges of breaking and entering with intent to commit great bodily harm, and assault with intent to do great bodily harm. In exchange, three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct will be dismissed by the the prosecutor’s office when Lowe is sentenced. Sentencing was set for Nov. 23. and Lowe was remanded to the custody of the Barry County Jail. The case had been set to go to trial July 18. but was delayed in July at the request of Lowe’s defense attorney so Lowe could undergo a psychiatric examination at the Yp- silanti Forensic Center to determine his com­ petency to stand (rial. Lowe, of 7406 Vermontville Hwy., stood mute in April to the five charges, and automatic innocent pleas were entered in Barry County Circuit Court on his behalf. The top sentence for the breaking and enter­ ing charge is 15 years in prison, while the assault charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years or S5.000. He also pleaded guilty to a third-offense Besides answering a variety of questions, a number of respondents to the Barry County Futuring Committee's survey last summer had specific things to say. Many of the written remarks were favorable, some were constructive criticism. Great entertainment this Saturday at the Original Michigan Fiddlers Jamboree in the Community Building from 1 until 5. Then, dance from 7 p.m. until your feet won't beat anymore. Bring your fiddle, join the fun, or just watch and listen to music you don't hear much anymore. Play us a tune on your fiddle, banjo, whatever this week from our soapbox and get a $4.00 gift certificate. (Limit 4) 2. A Blke-A-Thon for St. Judes will be held this Saturday, October 22, from the St. Rose park­ ing lot starting at 9 a.m. Shine up your bike, get some pledges and participate in this wor­ thwhile event. To get you started. Bosley's will donate 10* a mile for each participant who completes the two mile course one time, (one time only). If you don't bike, participate In the bowl for St. Judes at Hastings Bowl next week. Details al the alley. 3. The United Way campaign continues this week with a special event to help raise funds. Skydiving, by jumpers from Skydive Hastings, will take place at the Hastings Airport from noon until 3 p.m. this Saturday. Bring the fami­ ly, enjoy the fun and help the United Way. Take a trip to “Coala Rica" at the Kiwanis Travel Series presentation Ihlb Friday evening, 7 p.m. at Central Auditorium. Tickets available at the door. 5. The Hastings High School students Magazine Sala starts this Friday and runs through the end of October. The student council funds many worthwhile student activities with the money raised by this annual event. Start or renew your magazine subscriptions this month. 6. The Hattinga-Barry JEOC is hosting a preview at the proposed industrial incubator in Hastings, (the old E.W. Bliss can plant) from 4 until 7 this Thursday, October 20. All are welcome to visit and learn about the J EDC and what this project is all about. 7. Delton Sweet Adelines present “Mother Who” at Delton Kellogg High School this Saturday and Sunday. Tickets arc available at the door or call 623-5390. 8. A Kick Off for this school years' “Just Say No" clubs at the elementary schools is planned for this Saturday, October 22 from 1 until 3 at the Practice field of Johnson Field. Tag football, soccer, a walk through the woods and more. This event Is open to all elementary students. Be there. 9. Mother-In-Law Day is this Saturday, October 23. Honor this Important lady in your life with a card from Bosley's Sentiment Shop and Sun­ day Brunch at the County Seat on South Jefferson. 10. The WBCH Homemakers School is next week. Get your FREE tickets at Bosley's on South Jefferson. I1. Will Cartaton Day — October 21. Stop at Bosley's and tell us what your school did to celebrate this day and get a 50* gift certificate. (All ages, limit 20) 12. Tires are the business at T and M Tire service on South Jefferson and they do it better than anyone around. 13. Hastings has it ... (Gift cartlflcatet am Hmltod to one parson per month end, unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or older.) I. AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 5. Little Bucky celebrates P* e Show Host Day (October 23) by having - $2.00 sale this week. The Buck was sc1--doled to guest on the Wil ShrlnerShow to talk about his uncan­ ny ability to pick bargains for you. Unfor­ tunately the show was canceled just before his appearance. Since he was to be paid $2.00 for his visit, the buck decided to have a $2.00 sale this week to soften the disappointment of those who wanted to sea him on TV. You have until October 31 at noon to enter our Bucky’s Birthday Drawing and win the prizes listed in our Reminder ad. Our Sentiment Shop has cards for Mother-In­ Law Day this Sunday and Halloween on Oc­ tober 31. Generic products from Bosley's can save you money everyday on your health and beauty needs. Bosley's is open evenings, Monday through Friday until 8 p.m., Saturdays until 5:30 and every Sunday from 10 until 1 to serve you. QUOTE: "I have given up reading books; I find it takes my mind off myself." — Oscar Levant OSLEY SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - S4S-343S tim's house, physically assaulted her and sex­ ually assaulted her three times. The victim, who is described as being in her mid-20s. wa. able to leave the house and con­ tact law enforcement officials. Oakland said. Lowe was arrested later that day while working on a car at a friend's house in Eaton County. He has been lodged at the Barry County Jail since his arrest. County Futuring Committee’s survey elicits variety of specific comments EVENTS 3. by David T. Young habitual offender charge that alleged he had two prior felonies. The habitual charge doubles the maximum sentences he could receive to 30 years for the breaking and entering count, and 20 years for the assault charge. Lowe’s arrest stems from an incident that took place at the victim's home early in the morning on March 11. according to Barry County Sheriff's Deputy David Oakland. Authorities said Lowe broke into the vic- "Can you imagine us yearsfrom today, they came north to Croton each weekend and sharing a park bench quietly? spent a good share of their summer days at How terribly strange to be 70." their cottage. Simon and Garfunkel Both were nearing retirement age, and "Bookends," 1968. though they had no children of their own, they look a s'.rong liking to me and my South Jefferson STREET NEWS 2. Editor's Notes. Driver cited forspeeding after crash A driver who tried to pass a school bus was cited for speeding after he left the road and struck a tree last Thursday morning. The driver, Greg Baker, 17. suffered cuts and minor in­ juries, but refused further medical treatment from BPOH Ambulance, said Prairieville Police Chief Tom Pennock. Pennock said Baker was driving east on Delton Road near Rankin Road when the accident occurred Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Baker, of Plainwell, pulled out to the left to pass the Delton school bus ahead of him. He saw an oncoming car in the road ahead and jerked his 1986 Dodge pickup back into the right lane. Pennock said Baker lost control of the truck, crossed the lane sideways and left the road.. The pickup rolled oyer once and struck a tree on the north side of the roadway. No contact was made with the school bus. Pennock said. and others reflected real concerns for the future. People said they are worried about the basics, water, air and land. “Outlaw herbicides and pesticides which are not biodegradable” suggested one respondent.” "Stop dumping sewage into rivers and lakes and keep them clear,” wrote another. "There should be regulations on trash bar­ rel burning," declared a citizen concerned with clean air. Another theme heard frequently was the need for young people’s activities. Some quotes on the subject. “Need a place for kids and adult to go; bowling, theatre, entertainment. Have to work to get the kids off streets and to be pro­ ductive." (From the southwest part of the county). “More entertainment for young people." (Baltimore Township). "Need real cultural events—even rock concerts!” . Many of the remarks indicated an apprecia­ tion for what Barry County has to offer. Hastings Board of Education adopts first budget amendment by Kathleen Scott The Hastings Board of Education iiKrcased expenditures by $257,111, while revenue went up $102,272 for the first quarter of the 1988-89 school year. That fust amendment to this year’s budget was approved at Monday's regular board meeting. The projected total expenditures Schoessel said the revenue could have been $167,000 more if the district had reach­ ed its estimate of 250 adult education stud­ ents. The school system fell short of that projection by 67 students. The state pays $2,500 per student, he said. Since school districts must operate on balanced budgets, the board will have to Though I had grandfathers, grandmothers only one ever sisters. They always enjoyed having us over for visits and I remember spending a week I visited some people in a nursing home. with them in Byron Center. and I also remember doing a good number of was fun things with them in Croton. They were institutionalized, and I never visited that almost like unrelated grandparents. grandmother while she was in a center. But as I grew older, my interests changed, Instead, I saw her when she was brought to my family moved and I saw them less my parents' home for holidays and special frequently. events. So it was a discovery for me when I set Croton, we couldn't take our dog, Foxy, foot in a nursing center one night last week with us, so we gave her to Mr. and Mrs. to visit a couple that was no relation, but Shields. meant a great deal to my childhood. When we made our move away from After I turned 16,1 saw the couple only I cannot tell you that I think nursing twice, once in Croton in 1983 after my homes are wonderful places to visit, much grandmother's funeral and last Wednesday less live in. And this not the fault of the night centers, nor the personnel who work in them. I was in the hospital. They sent a picture of These places are not particularly cheerful themselves and it was obvious they were I received a letter from them in 1981 when to me because of the reality of their purpose. trying to cheer me up. Meanwhile, they also They care for people who can no longer care were making it clear that they had never for themselves adequately and they often are forgotten the little boy who had lived next the last places of residence for their clients. door so many years before. As I entered, I looked around and saw My brief visit with them five years ago elderly people who needed to have the was a much happier occasion, as I dropped in simplest of tasks performed for them. I saw on them at their Croton cottage. They patients who looked lonely and fearful, remembered me and I was told later that my possibly living with a constant fear that they appearance was nothing short of a delight for had come here to die, that they were nearing them. Seeing them last week made me a little the end of life's journey. Nursing centers bring negative feelings to many people. They are seen by some as sad, however. Both of them now are in their 90s and it places to put Grandma or Grandpa when they took awhile for Lawrence to remember who I just can't take care of themselves any more. wax. It took even longer for Ruth, now thin They are viewed by some as depressing and frail and reeling from the effects of a facilities filled with people who have fallen recent stroke. She kept extending her hand into the despair of waiting for the inevitable with a smile nonetheless, and she was -the end of life. intensely interested in my two young sons But these centers have come a long way in the last two decades in giving the residents things to do to take away some of the unfair who were running around the room and playing in the halls. After spending some time trying to help now stand at $10,377,697, while the revenue estimates total $10,227,171. The expenditures increase is due mainly to transfer $150,525 from its fund balance, or savings account, to its total revenue fund. The fund balance will then decrease from stigma associated with their facilities. the reinstatement of the library and coun­ seling services, said SupL Carl Schoessel. Those and some other programs were elim­ $374,602 to $224,076. Schoessel said the board can take several avenues to replace the fund balance, but will not know exactly how it will return funds to hospitals, with the patients* rooms lined As I looked around their room, I noticed along the corridors. And it had something pictures of them, taken many years ago, of that account until the end of the year. One means of replenishment is through a $30,000 grant the school is seeking. Addi­ akin to "nursing stations" and recreation their wedding, and a picture of Mrs. Shields inated from the original budget after a mil­ lage increase proposal was twice defeated in the spring. When the state approved higher-than-anticipated aid for public education, Hastings was able to reinstate those programs, which must now be shown in the budget, according to state law. Other reasons for increases are from spend­ ing donated money on designated gifts and from having 34 more students than expected in the K-12 program. Forest Service - USDA “Great place to live and do business.” (Hastings resident). “The Thornapple Arts Center is the greatest thing to happen.’’ (Ruthland Township). "It’s a great place to live and do business. Let’s keep it that way with planning.” These are just a few of the feelings express­ ed. covering subjects ranging from health care and schools to zoning, road maintenance, shopping opportunities and the local courts. They are indicative of the widespread interest in the future of Barry County. ' Everyone wi,o can attend the meeting, plan­ ned for Oct. 27. will have a chance to speak out on these and many other subjects. Moreover, as action committees arc formed, all citizens will have a chance to participate in developing programs for improvement. The meeting, under the auspices of the Futuring Committee, will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 27. at the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. There’s plenty of packing space and the Hall is spacious. There will be coffee and cookies after the meeting. Last Wednesday evening, I did something I’ve never done before in my life. The revenue increase is due mainly to the increase in state aid, fees received in the payfor-participation program and donations to the district tional allocation in the Chapter I (remedial reading and math program) could bring in another $10,000. The district could also get With all of these things in mind, it was them remember who I was, I was at a loss for what to say to them. I didn't know how with some emotional discomfort that I to tell them how much they meant to me in walked the halls of such a center last week. my youth. I didn't know how to tell them To me, the place looked a lot like rooms. What overcame my reluctance to visit when she was a young woman. Then I saw a picture on the wall in the such a center was my strong feeling that I room that almost moved me to tears. It was owed this elderly couple something in return of Foxy, just before she died in 1968. for what they did for me when I was a grade $13,000 in dividends on life insurance. Up to about $15,000 could be taken out school youngster. of an emergency fund for equipment repair and building and site needs, and repairs on next-door neighbors" to my family when we building and site projects could be further delayed to save money, he said. But that emergency fund cannot be run they were and still are wonderful people. I owe these two people a great deal. And now the best I can do is visit them Lawrence and Ruth Shields were "the lived in the little town of Croton in Newaygo County. Their house next door occasionally si a nursing home. It's possible that I will be in the same place someday, and I wonder who will ever actually was a cottage because their remember me. Many of us some day will face what Mr. permanent home was in Byron Center. But and Mrs. Shields face today. I hope that See SCHOOL BOARD, Page 13 No one likes to be treated like a child. Even if they area child. Yet that's exactly the way many in our society respond to people who are aging. unfortunaHK There Are Some Misconceptions JUMMit Homeai Aging Parents. Which is why not only older adults, but also their families need to share the responsibility in dealing with aging. At DeLano, we help people cope with the physical and/or emotional problems of aging by offering mutual counseling between family members. If you'd like more informa­ tion, call our new facility right across from the Borgess Medical Center at 349-4460. Because learning what to do for your parents at a time like this is probably one of the most important things you’ll ever do. For them. As well as for you. DeLano Clinic when that time comes I have the grace and dignity they still have. "Oldfriends. Memory brushes the same years. Quietly sharing the samefears." Simon and Garfunkel "Bookends" 1968 Survivors of Suicide meeting to be held Survivors of Suicide meeting will be held • 1:30 p.m. Friday. Oct. 28 at 128 E. Walnut, Hastings. Call 948-8324 for information. All are welcome who have lost a loved one by suicide. NOW! A Home Mortgage with Convertibility Enjoy a home loan you can change as things change. Get the flexibility of a LandMaster farm real estate Ioan with an afford­ able Country Home Loan. Call 945-9415 today! FARM CREDIT SERVICES 535 West Woodlawn 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 20. 1988 — Page 3 WRITE US A LETTER: LETTERS from our readers... Opponent parent ‘feels good’ about Hastings schools Teachers’salary info was misleading 7b the editor The ad of the Concerned Citizens of Hastings in the Oct. 13 edition of the Bunner contained some questionable salary information. The beginning teachers' salaries are correct for Delton and Hastings, but what we called "maximums" arc very misleading. What are given in the ad as maximums for DeltonKellogg arc actually step 12 figures: S31,949 (BA) and S34.I73 (MA). The actual max­ imum salaries for 1988-89 in Delton-Kellogg arc S34.9I I (BA) and S37.276 (MA). In contras;, the maximums given in the ad for Hastings arc actually step 11 figures: S32.228 (BA) and $35,550 (MA). So this ad was comparing Hastings' step 11 to Delton- Kellogg's step 12. (The steps represent the numbers of years of teaching.) The actual maximum salaries for Hastings teachers (those on step 20 or beyond) arc spectacular, higher than any other contracts that 1 have studied: $36,304 (BA). $40,578 (MA), $37,819 (BA plus 20 hours), and $44,240 (MA plus 30 hours). These salaries are based on a work year of 183 days for both Delton-Kellogg and Hastings. Sincerely. Mrs. Sylvia Forster Trustee Delton-Kellogg Board of Education Why support those who don’t support us? To the editor And all General Motors workers, who live in the Hastings school district who don't drive foreign cars. Before you vote on the millage increase, drive around tike teachers' parking lot, and sec how many drive foreign cars. Also ask them how many other foreignmade products they have, like televisions, radio's, etc. Why should we support their programs, when they don't support us, b? buying American cars? They'll tell you it’s their choice, but it’s because of too much foreign trade, you can't find any electric items like tape recorders, VCR’s, radios, etc. that aren't made overseas or have mostly foreign parts in them. The last millage raise was used for wage hikes for the teachers and higher-ups. They don't use the money for what it was intended. The one who received $62,000 a year didn't need that much, any more than the judges who get $90,000 or more a year. Have you guts enough to print this? Dorrance L. Hoffman Sr. Reasons for ‘no’ votes on millage vary To the editor It’s been interesting to read and listen to all the comments and information on the school/millage issue. One article was directed to the senior citizens vote; assuming it was "no”. Many । seniors do have a rough time financially, but • they don’t necessarily vote "no". Some of 1 them know fine young people, they unders- f land the need for good education and most feel ‘ you should have it. 1 Some are frail and afraid! Some are sick or have a hard-time just getting through the day. Some rarely have contact with young people except for what they read in the paper or sec 1 on TV. You cn draw your own conclusions from : that. .. When vya$ the last time you., raked the leaves, mowed a yard, ran sonic errands, or visited a few hours with a senior — just because? You say there is nothing to do in Hastings. Why don’t you show the seniors that you are good, caring people yourselves, that there is a reason to vote "yes" for you. There is a lot to do in Hastings, unless you choose to do nothing. Another article or two has been directed to the people who "don't care" about the kids and their education. I'm not at all sure this is true. We all love our kids and want the best ‘ for them. when we moved to this area, we were pleas■ ed to see the school had a lot to offer our . children. Since then we have been disap­ pointed many times. We noticed favoritism . first, especially the time a coach was overheard to say it made no difference how good they are . it’s "if you've got the name, you're in the game." then a child was kept . after school for putting chapstick on during study hall. । Two experiences, very similar, yet with dif­ ferent teachers were total criticism — no praise, and a very hard couple of years for us. We felt that our children had suffered emo­ tional and mental abuse, causing A and B students to come close to failing. Once a child was reprimanded for yawning during an­ nouncements, and a few other equally petty actions. When we moved here we had no idea that you could buy your child’s band grade — if you could afford private lessons, etc. We had no idea that although liquor and tobacco adrelated articles were not allowed in school, that the school would give ads away as prizes and that the teachers would be wearing them at school functions (I have the photos). All of these were discussed with school ad­ ministrators, teachers, or school board members, ijut no conective action was ever taken. Most of the lime when I call, my calls are not returned. These things, and more like them, lead to many "no" votes on the millage. If this is the only way to get the attention of the administra­ tion, so be it. I’m sure everyone feels the school needs the millage. I'm sure everyone feels that school finance reform is needed. I’m also sure that this administration finds it easier to blame the millage failure on the need for reform and on the voters not understanding the issues. I am truly insulted that the system responsi­ ble for my education is now insinuating that I don't know anything. Perhaps instead of tell­ ing the public why they voted no, it's time to start asking why. i feel there is a great need for respon­ siveness in our system. I wonder, too, if children learn by example, what are my children really learning? Sincerely. Gloria Anderson Hastings People shouldn’t buy misconceptions about Michael Dukakis . To the editor What a pleasant surprise il was to read James Pino’s letter the editor (Oct. 13) clear­ ing up the unfortunate popular misconceptions about Michael Dukakis. It’s nice to see that there are actually other people who cast an informed vote, not a vote, that is cast because someone has watched a 30-second sound-byte with some cliche' state­ ment such as, "Read my lips, no new taxes!" Come on! People seem to have tunnel vision when they hear "raising taxes." George Bush continues to pat himself on the back for being in the administration that 'lowered taxes'. Non-partisan economists have said over and over again, the bottom line is that the marjo t­ ty of taxpayers paid more taxes after the tax cuts because many of the deductions were greatly reduced or eliminated. Deductions for the working class, such as credit card interest, car loan interest, union dues, medical costs, sales tax. l.R.A.’s. etc. But the deductions that benefit Ronald Reagan and George Bush's friends (the wealthy and the corporations) have remained. The people who paid less in taxes are the rich. Are they the ones who needed it? Meanwhile, the poor have gotten poorer. Another thing that bothers me is George Bush saying Michael Dukakis is out of the mainstream of people and implies that he doesn’t have the same strong moral fiber that bush proclaims to have and promotes. Has he forgotten the disgusting lies of the Iran-Contra affair? Bush says that is a dead issue and the ques­ tions have been answered, and the voters aren’t concerned about it anymore. He is wrong, because this voter is concerned and does want to know where he was and why his deep ethics didn't compel him to expose it. and end it. “I don't remember" is a poor excuse that the majority of us, as parents, would not ac­ cept as a response from our children, and we don't accept it from our vice president! Th* Hasting* Banner welcomes and encourage* letter* to the edilor as a means ol expressing an opinion or point of view on subject* of current general interest. The following guidelines hove been established to help you. • Make your letfei brief and to the point. • letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name Will BE PUBLISHED • All etter* should be written in good taste. Letter* which are libelous or defama­ tory should not be submitted We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. To the editor I was al Hastings High School Oct. 6 for a girls' basketball game and I came away feel­ ing great. I would like to tell you about il. 1 am the mother of a girl on the Baltic Creek Lakeview varsity team. I have attended all of her games and have met some real frustration at times. 1 have encountered rude parents in the bleachers, unbelievably inept and prejudiced refs and teams of girls who talk and play dirty to the approving team. 1 have attempted to teach my daughter to play clean and fair. Sportsmanship is very im­ portant to me. The game at your school that night was so pleasant that 1 had contemplated sending you a note. When my daughter came home, she said. "Mom. I wish you would talk to somebody at Hastings and tell them how good their refs were and how nice their girls were." I figured if both of us felt this way. I should write! I never heard any person in the bleachers be anything other than very considerate. They were very polite. Although I didn't agree with every call the refs made (who ever docs?). I felt that they were very fair and usually accurate. That was nice! Your girls seemed to play very fairly. They did none of the nasty little tricks behind the refs' backs that 1 have sometimes seen. Of course, they got fouls, as did our girls, but they were normal basketball fouls that result from playing hard, being aggressive and simply goofing. 1 left that night feeling good about your school and your team. Even though we won the game on points, your school and girls cer­ tainly were winners in my eyes, and in my daughter's. Thank you for a good game. 1 hope that your parents and girls felt the same way about us as 1 felt about you. I look forward to many more good, clean, fun Hastings-Lakeview games. Sincerely, Evelyn Skarp Battle Creek Why? To feel good, you the voter, with your “yes” vote, has cared, shared, given of yourself to others in higher, better quality educational needs. To feel good, you left this country better than you found it in quality education. As to quality education, Russia and Japan lead over this nation. Doesn’t that fact con­ cern you as a voter? You. the voter, make the difference. Yours is the choice. Vote “yes" for the school millage, for higher, better quality eduation. Thank you. Justine McLean Hastings sider a millage increase for the third time this year. Although the first two attempts failed, by slender margins, this time the asking price is lower, by about 1.3 mills. This decrease was the result of belter than anticipated stale a d revenues this year and the result of some painful budget cuts that already have taken place After the requests for an additional 4.16 mills were turned down at the polls in March and June, the board of education decided to live w ith the consequences of those votes. The members of the board in July began the necessary task of slashing programs and personnel. So the school year started with fewer teachers and staff members, a reduction of class periods in the junior high and high school and “pay to participate" programs for extra-curricular activities, including athletics. Given what school officials, teachers, students and parents have been up against these last two months, it appears that things have been running about as well as can be expected in the schools. But because of the budget cuts, what the Hastings Area Schools is forced to of­ fer now is less than what is desired for our young people. The quality of education still is very much at stake here. A five- rather than six-period day for high school students is not quality. It limits youngsters' opportunities for course selection and makes it more difficult for college-bound students to accomplish their academic goals before graduation. The pay-to-participate plan is the best the schools can do now. but it is an extra Nov. 8 election will give us crucial choices drama or choir. It is a burden that is not fair, as most youngsters before this year did not share it. Cutting the number of teachers to some critics may mean cutting fat. but the To the editor other side of that argument is that regardless of how people feel about salaries, We are facing the most important election our country has ever had. I say this because we have more vital issues at this time that must be dealt with very carefully than we ever had before as a nation. I offer this for honest, unselfish and earnest thought. Experience is a very good school, but the tuition often is very costly. There is the feel­ ing among many that anything must be new to be of value. So. that which is an old. tried and proven to fit the need sometimes is discarded and something else is substituted that does not fit the situation or circumstances or needs. This world is saturated with things that are ar­ tificial and do 1 dare say, “even people." Thus, as we go to the polls to vote, let us carefully assess how we make our choice and remember that it is the results that arc impor­ tant. So let us look closely so we always see the genuine and not get sidetracked with the artificial. It is not possible to know exactly what anything is like until we experience it. Results and outcome always come too late to help us. Our nation has had more than two centuries of growth and history to help us as we vote. So. my dear friends, I only ask you and might say "plead”. Be sure you know the ge­ nuine and insist by your vote to choose it. Remember, it is only the genuine that stands the test of time. I make this statement: "In my 67 years of voting, I never saw the issues and candidates as clearly and visible as they are at this time." Remember, as you vote you are responsible for millions of people in this old world. Be sure you vote for those who also understand and know this. Cameron McIntyre Hastings these instructors are vital to the futures of your young people. The slim majority of voters in March and June may have been saying that an ex­ tra 4.16 mills was just too much for them to afford. Now they have a chance to meet the schools somewhere in the middle, with the asking price pared down to 2.812 mills on Monday's ballot. Passage of this millage request Monday will restore the most important things that were lost with ±e two millage defeats earlier this year. The restorations would take effect at the start of the second semester in January and they would give this year’s seniors at least a half year of truly quality education. Meanwhile, it would buy the school district some time until the mess of a no longer adequate state aid funding formula can be reworked to take some of the un­ fair tax burden off the backs of the property owners. The school board is asking for the extra millage in good faith by asking for less than before. We’d like the voters to resond to this gesture by answering in the affirmative. The schools have been humming along pretty well so far under adverse condi­ tions, but don’t be fooled. Educators and school officials could really do the job they want to do for the young people of this area if they just get a little more help In the name of quality education, let’s give them that help. Vote “yes” on Election will decide direction U.S. will take Monday. To the editor What and who is the "little•Duke." First of all, he is neither Democrat nor Republican, he is a card-carrying member of the A.C.L.U. (America Civil Liberties Union). A very critical election is very close. We will be deciding the direction and the future of our country for the next few decades. What is wrong about reciting the pledge to the American flag? In 1977, Gov. Dukakis vetoed a bill requir­ ing the recitation of the pledge in legislature in Massachusetts on the advice of that state's Supreme Court that part of the bill was un­ constitutional. He did not have to veto it. He wanted to. The bill is still under the rug. Why did he want to veto the bill? Because of his loyalty to the A.C.L.U. The A.C.L.U. wants to wipe out all patriotism and religious beliefs from our schools. Mr. Dukakis is not a newcomer in the A.C.L.U. In 1970 he introduced bills against aft state tews against biasphemey,- sodomy, abortion, and beastality. ■ 'it is on • the A.C.L.U.’s agenda. The new A.C.L.U. agenda calls for the legalization of homosex­ ual marriages, forced hiring of teachers, elimination of tax exemption for all churches, the removal of “Under God" from the pledge and from "In God We Trust". His involvement with such associations should give us some idea about the kinds of people he will appoint to high positions. The A.C.L.U. claims to believe in majority rule. The fact is, just the opposite is true. Who forced on us forced bussing, no prayer or Bible reading in schools, racial quotas, no ten commandments in the schools? Who legalized pornography and abortions as con­ stitutional rights? They were all forced on us by a dictatorial Supreme Court. The direction of our country is at stake Nov. 8 in the election. Respectfully Ernie Bateman Hastings Some have said the 1988 election is about competence. Some have said it is about pro­ sperity. but 1 say that more importantly, it is about morality. How long can a nation founded on moral principles turn its back and hope to survive? How long can we afford to sit around while our heritage is being exploited in the name of freedom? Anyone with a clear and open mind can very easily see by looking at history that our nation's founders were committed to a system of government that was to uphold the highest moral standards. In the name of "liberty", we have ex­ ploited our children by practicing por­ nography. We have subjected our society to the repeated offenses of the most heinous criminals by early release prison programs. We stand ready to fight for the lives of murderers by the dozens and yet we sit quietly by as 4,000 innocent children arc violently ripped from their mother's wombs each day. We stand ready “with open minds” and books to fill our children's lives with "value Kids are missing out on some classes help those who fight for freedom, even as we fought for our freedom. We must remain a God-fearing people. We must return God to our schools. We must protect society from criminals and we must resure the innocent be­ ing led to the slaughter in the name of birth control. Now is the time for all good men and women to come to the aid of their country! Vote! Phyllis Haines Hastings Letters Coni Page 13 To the ediior I'm a sixth grader at the Middle School. This letter is about the millage. So far, school has been great, but because of the millage. 1 cannot have the exploratory block classes I wanted. These are the classes: art. home economics, journalism and computers. 1 hope that those of you who wrote in and said we should say no this time think about us kids and of all the classes we are losing out on. 1 hope next semester I'll get those classes. 1 wouldn't even mind the extra 50 minutes! Sincerely. Erin Johnston Hastings PUBLIC OPINION: What do you think of the chances to pass the millage in Hastings? Glenna Potter Julie Varney DaveSolmes free” sex education, witchcraft and evolution, while we forbid teaching creation or saying a simple prayer. God knows, and so do you, we are not producing a better product. Just read your newspaper. Now is the time for all good men to stand up and be counted. We’ve all heard that all it takes for evil to flourish is for good men to do nothing. I challenge you to look at the issues more closely and then cast your ballot for traditional moral values. We must not allow ourselves to turn our backs on our nation’s rich heritage. We must To the edilor On Oct. 24 another school millage election will be held. Let's know this time the yes vote will win. The issue is quality burden on those who want to compete in sports, play in the band or participate in To the editor Vote ‘yes’ for quality education Commentaries from our editorial staff and the communit y— Voters in the Hastings Area School District Monday will go to the polls to con­ Voters should insist on traditional morality 1 hope that voters, especially those in a community like ours, that has serious finan­ cial difficulties, major business closings and union concessions, and where very few can go out and find a job paying more than S6 an hour (which is below poverty level) to support their family, (not to mention that they don't have health insurance), will check out the facts and vote for our foture, before the credit card that our country is running on gets cut in half and we’re turned over to a foreign collec­ tion agency. Deeply concerned. Jill Steele Hastings VIEWPOINT Election letter deadlines set The Banner will no longer accept letters to the editor on matters concerning the Nov. 8 general election after its issue next week, Oct. 27. This will allow for a one-weck “grace period" between that time and election day and it will keep any reader from "getting the last word in." Mark Weiler Steve Leary Marty VanHouten The Hastings Area School District on Monday will seek approval of a millage in­ crease for the third time this year. This time the request is for about 1.3 mills less than what the schools asked for in the previous two elections. Do you plan to answer “yes” or “no” to this reduced ask­ ing price? What do you think of this re­ quest’s chances of passage? Glenna Potter, Hastings: "1 don't know. If the money goes to the most-nccdcd places it might.” Julie Varney, Hastings: "1 don’t think it will. They've tried twice and it probably won’t pass again." Dave Solmes, Hastings: "If they publicize what it (the money) is going for, it might stand a chance. I hope it docs. It’s a big might." Mark Weiler, Hastings: "I would say to heck with it, just pass it. I think people would like to see it passed. This time more people will get out to vote." Marty VanHouten, Hastings: "No way. People have turned down it twice and they’ve made their statement." Steve Leary, Hastings: "It should be pass­ ed. I'm in football and we had to pay to play. If the millage passes, we won’t have to pay." The Hastings rMi.b.d by Banner z1 HASTINGS BANNER, INC. 1952 N. Brood way, Hastings, Ml 49058 P.O. Box B Publication No. (USPS 717-830) POSTMASTIR: Send addrass change* to Hastings Banner - P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Published Weekly Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 SUBSCRIPTION RATES S 13.00 par year In Sorry County $15.00 par year In adjoining count io* $14.50 par year ottawhere �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 20. 1988 Mildred Hill Rosa M. Engle HASTINGS - Mildred Hill, 83, of 1468 East Dowling Road, Hastings, died Saturday, October 15, 1988, at Community Hospital, Battle Creek. Mrs. Hill was bom on July 7,1905, in Balti­ more Township, the daughter of Willard and Zoe (Warren) Garrett She was raised in Balti­ more Township and attended Barney Mill School, graduating in 1924 from Battle Creek Central High and Barry County Normal Teach­ ers School in 1925. She was married to Claude Hill on March 3, ’950, in Orlando, Florida. She moved from her farm on Bird Road in Baltimore Township to her present address on East Dowling Road when she married-Mr. Hill. He preceded her in death in 1966. She was employed as a school teacher at Barney Mill School and other rural schools. She also worked for the Felpausch Store in Hastings and the Dowling Library. She was a member of the Dowling Library Board and attended the Senior Citizens Club in Delton. Mrs. Hill is survived by her sister, Ellen Freeland of Battle Creek; nephews, Dale Garrett of Hastings and Willard McGlocklin of Battle Creek; nieces, Marian Lohr of Battle Creek and Arlene Tompkins of Laccy and many great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Garrett. Funeral services were udd Tuesday. Octob­ er 18, 1988 at Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Burial was at Union Cemetery, Maple Grove Township. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. HASTINGS - Rosa M. Engle. 102, died Monday, October 17, 1988 at the Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Engle was bom October 1, 1886 in Carlton Center, Barry County, the daughter of Henry and Emma (Ulrich) Norton. She was raised in Petosky and attended schools there. She was married to Earl Engle on November 8, 1902 in Petosky. They came to Hastings shortly after their marriage. She w-s a member of the Grace Wesleyan Church. Mrs. Engle is survived by four sons, Vernon (Snap) Engle of Hastings, Russell Engle of Santa Monica, California, Earl Engle, Jr. of Woodland and Estle Engle of Cadillac; 17 grandchildren; several great and great great grandchildren; two sisters, Elma Belson of Hastings and Minnie Taggert of Arkansas. She was preceded in death by three daught­ ers, Dorothy Engle, Arthiel Demond, and Arlene Scobey; one son, Richard Engle; four brothers, Roy, Harold, Loren and Claude Norton and one sister, Bertha Krusell. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 19 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hast­ ings with Rev. Leonard Davis and Rev. Ster­ ling Demond officiating. Burial was at the Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Wesleyan Church. Myrtle M. Bouters Priscilla L Roberts DELTON - Myrtle M. Bouters of 7150 Milo Road, Delton, died Thursday, October 13, 1988, at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. She was a secretary at the Kalamazoo Pant Company for several years, retiring in 1973. Mrs. Bouters is survived by a dear friend and companion, Jack Booher, three sons, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chamberlin, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Chamberlin of Delton and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Chamberlin of Fort Smith, Arkansas; grand­ children, Mr. and Mrs. Don Blaesser, Mr. and Mrs. Brian McCool, Mr, and Mrs. Ken Osgood, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Chamberlin, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Chamberlin, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Chamberlin, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Cham­ berlin, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Chamberlin, Greg Chamberlin, Jeff Chamberlin and Bruce Chamberlin; ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Harry F. Chamberlin in 1938 and Roy W. Bouters in 1953 and a great grandson Clay Daniel Blaess­ er in 1987. Funeral services were held Monday, Octob­ er 17, at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton with the Reverend Elmer Faust officiat­ ing. Burial was at Ml Ever-Rest, Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sl Jude’s Children’s Memorial Hosptial, Memphis, Tennessee. CLARKSVILLE - Priscilla L. Roberts, 87, of Clarksville died Monday, October 17,1988 at Ionia County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Roberts was bom on February 27,1901 in Elkhart County, Indiana, the daughter of Jacob and Lizzie (Miller) Kauffman. She attended schools in Indiana. She was a member of the Hope Church of Brethren. She was married to Milo Frain, Matthew Boynton and Kenneth Roberts. They all preceded her in death, Mrs. Roberts is survived by one son, Walter Frain of Fort Wayne, Indiana; one sister, Ruth Kauffman of Clarksville; one brother, Dan Kauffman of Port Charlotte, Florida; three grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Nancy and one brother, Joe. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 19 at the Hope Church of Brethren, Freeport with Rev. Richard Wenger officiat­ ing. Burial was at the Grandville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Association or the Amercian Cancer Society. Victors. Clum____________ LAKE ODESSA - Victor S. Clum, 85, of West Tupper Lake Rd., Lake Odessa died Saturday, October 15, 1988 at his residence. Mr. Clum was born January 28, 1903 in Saranac, the son of Lewis and Christina (Summ) Cum. He attended Darby schools. He was married to Dorotha Darby on May 23,1928 at Woodland. They lived and fanned in the Woodland and Lake (Messa area. He retired in 1970. Mr. Clum was a member of the Lakewood Baptist Church, he served on the missionary board and was also a Sunday School teacher. He is survived by his wife, Dorotha; one daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Marjorie) McMillan of Houghton Lake; one son, Voight Clum of Anchorage, Alaska; one daughter-in-law Bernice Clum of Lake Odessa, 10 grandchildren, 15 great­ grandchildren. One sister, Arvella Bolton of Hastings. Preceding him in death was one son, Victor in 1972. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct 18, at the Lakewood Baptist Church in Lake Odes­ sa. Rev. Ralph VanderWerf officiated. Burial was at the Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Baptist Missions of North America. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. [^ATTEND SEMIS Hastings Area FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway, 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian ex­ perience makes you a member, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, (kt. 16 - 8:45 Church School (all ages). 10:00 Holy Communion. 6:00 Youth Group. Thursday, Oct. 13 - 7:30 Sr. Choir. 8:00 AA. Friday. Oct. 14 ■ 6:00 Wedding Reh. Saturday. Oct. 15 - 9;3QttmL'6. 3:00 WetL ding. 8:00 NA Monday. Oct. 17 6:00 Pos. Par. Tuesday. Oct. 18 9:30 Wordwatchera. Wednesday. Oct. 19 - 7:00 Bd. of Elders. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, Comer of Jeffer­ son and Walnut. Hastings. Sunday School. 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship II a.m. Pastor: Dale Wells. Phone 948-4012. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. Ml 49058. Nor­ man Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office. 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. Robert Mayo, pastor, HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School, 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Kight 7:30. CH URCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:00 (Elern. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB club for boys. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thomas B. Worth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving. Michigan. Phono 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11 a.m. f ; ■ The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Serv.ce HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. ol Hailing! THE HASTINGS BAKNER AND REMINDER Dalton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hangerink. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Sunday School........................9 a.m. Church............................. 9:30 a.m. Chapel United 1952 N. Broodwcy • Hoshngi Country .Methodfat BOSLEY PHARMACY Sunday School.................. 9:30a.m. Church.......................... 10:30 a.m. “Prescriptions" .118 5. Jeflerton • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Nashville Area Hostings. Mkh.go.-i HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook «d. — Hatlingi. Mkhigon __________ —________ 1050 Compact w/80 Loader, 660 Commercial Tiller and 70 Series 72-Inch Mid-Mount Mower . . 4.5% A.P.R 24-Months HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285 Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville, Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch. Hastings Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. _______________ _ Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. ■Illi Utility Tractor E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor, James R. Barrett, AM. to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8, 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall), Adult Bible Study and Frayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. Nothing Runs Like a Deere* Club members pick up at high school— Members of Hastings High School’s Business Professionals of America club wandered around the school grounds last Thursday afternoon, picking up litter. The group, newly combined with the Business Office Education Club and headed by Alvina Weller, deemed community service as one of its goals for the year. Weller said the group is planning to have one project per month, and that since last week was homecoming, picking up tVash would be a good beautification project before the festivities. 12 MONTH CD 8.25 % PIONEER BANK North Branch hOU 1MH9 111 6Rft 3051 BanfieM United Methodist Itamlw. F.O.I.C. Karen Brownell, 17, Hastings. Robert Hilson, 71, Wayland and Ilcne Young, 60, Wayland. Lawrence Olin Jr. 22, Nashville and Angela Litnianski, 17, Nashville. Edward TcnHaaf, 28, Middleville and Cyn­ thia VanDyken, 28, Middleville. Arnold Overbeck, 26, Woodland and Dawn Mesecar, 28, Woodland. Barry Martin, 31, Delton and Catherine Regenfuse, 31, Delton. Jeffrey Schut, 26, Middleville and Jodie Perrin, 23, Grandville. Put a John Deere diesel to work for you today. officiating. NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Gary Ivinskas, 30, Hastings and Jenifer Strauss, 28, Hastings. Bryan Travis, 27, Middleville and Lisa Gidley, 21, Hastings. Roger Rosey, 27, Nashville and Angelean Salyers, 20, Nashville. Paul Lippincott, 22, Pine Lake and Lori Wolfe, 21, Pine Lake. Jerry Chewning, 18, Hastings and Sandra Horton, 20, Middleville. Scott Elliott, 23, Hastings and Dawn Can­ field, 27, Aho. Timothy Middlemiss. 19, Hastings and AH John Deere diesel compact utility tractors are tough enough to take what your jobs dish out. And affordable enough not to break your budget. ie. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Horn Hailing. — Nashville County Marriage Licenses: DiesePRxtgh ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banfield Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day, 4:15 to 5 JO p.m. Dowling Area FLEETAl INCORPORATED The Rev. and Mrs. Keith McKiver have moved from Clarksville to the Congregational Church parsonage on Fourth Street, as he has accepted the pastorate of the church. Elaine Garlock took my typewriter for repairs at Hastings where she takes hers, so there is no news until I get it back. Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315, Order of the Eastern Star, was host for the 81st annual session of the Ionia County Association, on Monday, Oct. 17, in the Masonic Temple. Letah Boyce, president, from the Lake Odessa chapter, presided over the session. Punch, coffee and cookies were served in the dining room, following the close of the session. A potluck supper was held in the din­ ing room of the church. JOHN DEERE DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ Hosting* ond loke Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOMES nearly covered the platform. The Herbnick building on Bonanza Road is now totally enclosed. This plant will hire several people once it is operation and will produce egg products. Harold Stannard of Woodland presented a program on General Robert E. Lee at the Oct. 6 meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. The annual meeting of the Michigan Con­ ference of Congregational Christian will meet in Detroit on Friday, Oct. 21, and Saturday, Oct. 22. Contact the Rev. Keith McKiver for more information if interested in attending. The WMC of the Grace Brethren Church held its meeting at the home of Linda Erb. Friday and Saturday members of the church attended a rally at Ozark in the Upper Penin­ sula and enjoyed the colors along the way. phone COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurant* lor your Ido. Home. Business ond Cor At its October meeting, the Friends of the Library made final plans for its first story­ telling evening, featuring Becky Goodspeed of Grand Rapids. This event is open to the public on Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Becky had her early years in Lake Odessa and began kindergarten classes in 1956. Her parents were Geraldine and Stanley Karras and the family lived in the hilltop house on Lakeview Drive at Sixth Avenue. Becky is a librarian whose present career combines storytelling with stirring the imagination of her listeners with the ultimate goal of en­ couraging reading. Families are invited to attend. Also in Friends’ business, funds were voted for sending the librarian to a seminar on books and storytelling in Grand Rapids in November. There will be another lunch at the library on Nov. 15. About 400 members of United Methodist Women had their annual conference at the Radisson Hotel in Lansing Wednesday, Oct. 12. Second Century Women in procession at the afternoon session included Leah Abbott of Central UMC and Ellen Miller of Woodland UMC. Others attending were Mrs. Warren Klein, Mrs. Merton Garlock. plus Mrs. Bruce Cruthers of Woodland. One colorful feature was a parade of district officers carrying rib­ bon chains, with one color for each of the six districts. Each link in the chain bore the name of a member of local unit. The chain of ribbon 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 CHURCH, comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Hecftr’^wfay Schedule: Adult CATHOLIC Choir. 9:00 p.m. Church School CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. and Adult Education. 9:30 a.m. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor, Pastor. Holy Eucharist. 10:30 a.m. Week­ Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday day Eucharists: Wednesday. 7:15 Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ a.m. Thursday. 7:00 p.m. Call for sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. , information about youth choir, Bi­ ble Study, youth group, and other COUNTRY CHAPEL AT activities. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen A. Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. Sept. 25 - 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Service Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 ser­ vice over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 Senior High Church School Classes. 10:00 Classes foe Pre­ School. D.K.. and Kindergarten in the Hall Basement; Children's Church for Grades One through Four in the Dining Room. 5:00 Junior High Youth Fellowship meet at church. 6:30 Senior High Youth Fellowship meet al Church. Tuesday. Sept. 27 Shower for Edie Keller. Wednesday. Sept. 28 - 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Friday. Sept. 28 - 6:00 Mender's Dinner in the Dining Room. EPISCOPAL EMMANUEL HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Lake Odessa News: rETlTHORNAB 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hostings • “I won’t get a second chance to plan my funeral ” Forethought™ is funeral planning... before the need arises After the fact, everything happens so fast. There’s so little time and so many deci­ sions, everyone could really feel uncomfortable. I know my family won’t have that problem. They already know how my funeral is going to be and what it’s going to cost because I took the time to plan what I want. I even paid the bill with the Forethought life insurance policy designed and approved specifically for Forethought funeral planning. And, there’s a policy available to anyone up to age 100. Call or write for details today ... while you’re thinking about it__ C1P88 Farslhought, Policy Sohm A2 6 A3 • NOTICE • At the October 10, 1988 Meeting of the Delton Kellogg School District Board of Education, the Board moved to have the meeting room changed back to Room #36 in the Elementary Building for the balance of the school year. 6X6-945-9528 WREN FUNERAL HOMES, INC. A 902 South Jefleraon Street Halting*. Midiigan 49050 (616)945-2471 204 North QuMn Street Nashville, Michigan 49073 (5I7HJ52-0640 City �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 20, 1988 — Page 5 Woodland News Lampert-Roth announce engagement Andrews-Smith exchange wedding vows Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Lampert of Austin, Texas, would like to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Laurie Anne, to Wesley Bruce Roth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Roth of Hastings. Both Laurie and Wesley reside in Austin, where a November wedding is planned at St. Thomas More Church. There will be a reception in Hastings on Dec. 17 for family and friends. Diane Andrews and Daniel Smith of Yp­ silanti were married Sept. 10 in the Nashville United Methodist Church. The bride is the daughter of Joseph and Marjorie Andrews of Nashville, and the groom is the son of Betty Smith of Augusta and the late Clair Smith. Honor attendants were Leigh Ann Lowley of Palatine, III., and Richard Shive of Battle Creek. Music was by Kathy Daudert of Kalamazoo, Nyla Stanton of Dowling and Katariina Lahdesmaki from Finland. The bride is a graduate of Maple Valley High School. Kellogg Community College and Western Michigan University. She is employed at the Ann Arbor News. The groom is a graduate of Gull Lake High School, ITT of Grand Rapids and ITT of Fort Wayne, Ind. He is an automations engineer with Ford Motor Co. at the Wayne Assembly Plant. After a cruise in the Bahamas, the couple are at home in Ypsilanti. Franciscos to observe 60th wedding anniversary Guernsey-Falconer united in marriage Belinda Guernsey and David Falconer ex­ changed wedding vows on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Pastor David Nelson performed the double­ ring cercmory. Parents of the bride and groom are Eugene and Connie Guernsey and Donald and Connie Falconer. Tamela Swank, friend of the bride, served as matron of honor. The bridesmaids were Jeanette Skidmore, Becky Wood and Paula Thcnikl. Mike Pickard, cousin of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Mike Keeler, Clay Loughlin and Butch Falconer, brother of the groom. Ushers were Milton Buehler, brother-in-law of the groom, and David Guernsey, brother of the bride. Stacia Guernsey, cousin of the bride was the flowergirl and Ben Buehler, nephew of the groom, was ringbearer. Bob Osier was the organist and a beautiful solo was done by Lori Buys, cousin of the groom. The master and mistress of ceremonies were Denny and Jane Webb. An outdoor reception followed the wed­ ding. and was held at the groom’s parents home. The couple now resides happily in the Hastings area. ' IONIA, MICH. Friends and relatives are invited to an open house Sunday. Oct. 30, from 2-5 p.m. at the Faith United Methodist Church to celebrate the 60th wedding anniversary of Frank and Ila Francisco, 221 Scribner Street. Frank Francisco were m$rftd Nd>’Ft'1'928 ifMlartixzoff They haVe lived in the Delton area for 5Tyears. He retired from Brown Company after 34 years of employment. Mrs. Francisco was employed at the Cottage Grill in Delton for many years. The open house will be hosted by their children and families, Jerry Francisco of Allegan, Joan Brownell of Bellevue, and Dolores Mohn and James Francisco of Delton. They have 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In lieu of gifts, guests’ presence and cards will be appreciated. Area Birth —Announcements— itsagirl Chris and Patricia Visser of Hamilton, Oct. 15, 5:18 a.m., 10 lbs., 5 ozs. Dennis and Susan Cotey of Hastings, Oct. 12, 3:45 p.m., 5 lbs., 15W ozs. Louis and Franny Silva of Lake Odessa, Oct. 14, 9 p.m., 6 lbs., 15W ozs. IT’S A BOY Linda Devine of Delton, Oct. 15, 12:26 a.m., 7 lbs.. 5 ozs. Ann Marie and Thomas Fcldpausch of Hastings. Oct. 12. 12:48 p.m., 7 lbs., 11W ozs. Tari Sherk and Jeffrey Henning of Hastings. Oct. 14, 12:55 p.m., 7 lbs., 14 ozs. Kendra Lynn Root would like to announce the arrival of her new brother Nathanie Leroy. He was bom Oct. 1, 1988 at Butter­ worth Hospital, weighing 7 lbs., 8 ozs. Proud parents arc Gerald and Lori Root Jr. IONIA, MICH. 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Willis Dalton hurt his left hand while com­ bining com last week and had several stitches taken in it. He hopes to have the stitches out this week and to be able to finish his autumn harvesting. Zion Lutheran bazaar luncheon had a nice crowd Saturday. Besides eating the chicken soup, sloppy joes or egg salad sandwiches and homemade pics, everyone enjoyed the many craft and produce booths and baked goods for sal*. The Kilpatrick Missionary Society had a large crowd at its monthly missionary benefit dinner. When the guests arrived, six ladies were tying a quilt for Nadine Spcas in front of the dinner tables. The quilt had been pieced by her grandmother and had lots of interestig old brown, some red and a few green printed fabrics sewn into it. Hostesses for the meal were Sharon Van Alstine and Hildred Chase. They served turkey, dressing and lots of extras to 30 peo­ ple. After the meal, those who attended had a good time visiting while the Missionary ladies cleaned up. Then the society held a business meeting in the afternoon. On Thursday, Kilpatrick Missionary Society president Hildred Chase, Lawrence Chase, Bonnie and Don Norton and Evelyn Goodrich enjoyed a ride to United Brethren Missionary headquarters at Huntington, Ind. They took a special collection of cash and a pickup load of clothing and other items to be sent to Jamica to assist victims of Hurrican Gilbert. Goodrich, who attended Huntington College many years ago, especially enjoyed seeing the campus, the ride down and the ride back. A “Plus 55” dinner was held at Woodland School on Thursday. Baked chicken, dressing and strawberry shortcake were the highlights of the meal. Denise Daniels, community aide, served as hostess to the 42 guests. Birthday cakes were presented to Gene Reuther, Bruce Crothers, Keith Durkee, Vesta Hershberger, Jim Lucas, Pauline Moyer, Evelyn Norris and Edna Skidmore, who all celebrated birthdays in August, September or October. Bill Throckmorton from Clarksville presented a program based on the book, "War As Viewed From The Ranks” written and published by William Allen Kesey, who was Mrs. Throckmorton's great uncle. He was twice a private in the Union army during the Civil War. Throckmorton told about "Uncle Will’s" adventures early in the war in the hilts of West Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley during his first enlistment. He was discharged after a year in the army for complete exhaustion, then was drafted two years later. Throckmor­ ton only mentioned his later service in Ten­ nessee and Georgia in 1864. Mrs. Throckmorton showed a woven cover made by an itinerate weaver for her family in ' ■‘Ohio in the mid-1800s. “ ' • The next Plus 55 dinner and program at Woodland will be Nov. 8. Reservations can be made by calling the school or Denise Daniels. Lakewood United Methodist Church "Keenager” Club (over 55) carpooled to Turkeyville for their noon meal last Thurs­ day. Twenty members went on the trip, which was a nice color drive, as well as a special meal. They also enjoyed visiting the shops at Turkeyville. ***$1,000 minimum balance requirement. Interest compounded quarterly. BAKED HAM _ Ron and Ellyn Coppess and their children spent the weekend enjoying the Coppcss family's traditional apple butter weekend. This year, all of the Coppcss family who could met at the home of Mary Coppess Hokanson and Lyle Hokanson and their three children in Vermontville, where the outdoor fire was kindled for the Coppcss family heirloom iron pot. Linda Coppess Smith and Tommy and Elizabeth also come from Woodland. Rich and Peggy Coppcss brought their three children from Lansing, and Chad Coppess came from Sunfield. Twenty people peeled apples Friday even­ ing, and on Saturday, they took turns peeling and stirring the pot with clean com hucks tied to a paddle. The family was taught these skills by their mother. Theda, when they were children in Sunfield, and their cousins came one weekend each autumn to make apple but­ ter in the Coppcss pot. They were to use delicious and Jonathan apples if possible, as they do not require additional sugar. All that is added to the pot of apples is cinnamon. By Saturday evening enough apple butter had been made to supply the needs of those who came for the winter, and everyone returned to their homes. The Lakewood United Methodist Church Youth Group held a pizza supper at the church Friday evening, Oct. 14. The meal in­ cluded a salad bar and dessert bar. The church kitchen's ovens were kept busy from 4:30 to 7 p.m. turning out over 50 pizzas for more than 200 people. Diana and Jenny Barnum planned the evening and made the pizza crusts that were topped by the church youth, baked under Jenny’s supervision and served to the crowd as fast as they could be turned out. Dorothy Schaibly will be helped by Norma Peters when she holds the first "Good News Club" meeting at the Woodland Lions Den Tuesday, Oct. 25 after school. Each child will be given a craft project and there will be hymn and chorus singing and a Bible story. All children from kindergarten through eighth grade are invited. The Woodland Lions Club met last week on Tuesday evening at the Woodland Towne House Restaurant. They planned to hold a ladies night Tuesday, Oct. 25, to celebrate their charter anniversary. This also will be a dinner at the Towne House. They also planned their annual Halloween party in Herald Classic Memorial Park for the Woodland children. Cliff Mattson will contact the Ionia County Bank about cash prizes for the annual costume contest, Mike Wnibel will appoint judges, and after all the children had been given hot dogs to roast on an outdoor fire, buns, condiments, doughnuts and cider, a costume contest will be held on the ball field. After business had been finished, member Wayne Musbach miked about real estate business in the Lakewood area. George and Dorothy Schaibly enjoyed a four-day color tour in the upper part of Michigan’s lower pcnninsula and the U.P. last week. On the way north, they visited Sleeping Bear Dunes in snowing, blowing weather, then followed the shore line of Lake Michigan to the bridge. Color was at its peak in mid-U.P., and they experienced snow at Tahquamenon Falls. Dorothy said snow on the peak color was a pretty and unusual sight, but they found the color to be past its peak farther north. They drove to Lake Superior and followed the late shore to Copper Habor. Later they drove to by Catherine Lucas IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. Hastings Savings &Loan 2C1 E. State Hastings 945-9561 . 802 4th Avenue Lake Odessa 374-8849 “Moving into a new era of people serving people.” Lakewood United Methodist Church is planning a busy Evangelicism weekend for Oct. 28. 29 and 30th. The weekend will begin with a potluck supper al 6:15 Friday evening, followed by an evening service. Saturday will include a men’s breakfast at 7:30 a.m., a women’s luncheon at noon, a pancake supper at 6:15, and an evening ser­ vice. Sunday will start with morning worship al the usual 9:30, adult Sunday school at 11 a.m. and a potluck dinner at 12:30 p.m. Dr. Steve Harper will speak at all three meetings. He is considered an excellent, amusing and inspiring speaker, and the members of the congregation are looking for­ ward to hearing him and wish to invite all their friends and neighbors to do so also. Sunday morning the Woodland Gospel Singers sang special music at Lake wood United Methodist Church. They sang "Just A Little Walk With Jesus" ar.d "Amazing Grace”. Their equipment was left up until the concert at the church at 7 p.m. Sunday evening. At that concert, the Rev. Ward Pierce in­ troduced the group and opened the meeting with a prayer before the group sang about 18 rousing numbers. New member Mike Marsteller sang, to a tape accompaniment, "Who Walks With You,” while the other members of the group took a break. Later he sang another solo, "I’m No Kin to a Monkey!’*, which was highly amusing. The group plans to appear at Faith Bible Church on North Woodland Road next Sun­ day evening. The concert will start al 7 p.m. INDIAN BLANKETS DROWNINC CREEK RESERVATION Route 2 — BOX 1N 9# Maxton, M.C. 28364 Zq Special Offer Free Blessing sue 72x90. And cnoice Of Yellow or Blue Rainbow or Brown. Authentic In­ dian Design, Each One Personalty Blessed Ry wise Owl. Medicine Man And Chief Drowning creek Reserva­ tion. S150 value For Only S39. Postpaid Satisfaction Guaranteed. The Only Blanket Offered To Public Blessed By Indian Medicine Man. Your Order Provides Help urgently Needed By Tribe. Please Print SPECIAL School Election NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE Quallfled Electors of Hastings Area School District THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 24, 1988 The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7:00 o’clock a.m., and remain open until 8:00 o'clock p.m., of the same Election day. The place (or places) of ELECTION are Indicated below: Hostings Middle school west Gym Pleasantview Elementary school and The following PROPOSITIONS or QUESTIONS wHI be voted upon: CINIRAL OPIRATINC MILLACR MtOPOMTKM Shall the limitation on state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property In the Hastings Area School District, Michigan be Increased by 2.812 mills ($2,812 on each $1,800.00) for two (2) years, 1988 and 1989, for general operating purposes? COUNTY TMA1URMTS CUmMCATl The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted Increases in the total tax rate limitation in any local unit affecting the taxable property in the School District and the years such increases are effective are as follows: YRS. EFFECTIVE LOCAL UNIT VOTED INCREASES County of Barry City of Hastings Assyria Township Baltimore Township Carlton Township Castleton Township Hastings Township Hope Township Irving Township Johnstown Township Maple Grove Township Rutland Township Woodland Township Barry Intermediate School District 1987-1988 Hastings Area Schools .0500 Mills 2 years 1987-1989 20.8960 Mills 3 years 1986- 1989 2.0000 Mills 4 years 1987- 1988 2.4000 Mills 2 years This certificate Is given pursuant to Section 3 of the "Property Tax Limitation Act" and does not Include any tax rate limitation Increases which are not required to be recorded in the Office of the County Treasurer. This Certificate is made in connection with an election to be held by the following School District: ELECTION DATE NAME OF DISTRICT October 24, 1968 Hastings Area School District ANN ROSENBAUM Dated: September 8, 1988 Calhoun County Treasurer COUNTY TMASURIITS CRRTIMCATR The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increases In the total tax rate limitation in any local unit affecting the taxable property In the School District and the years such Increases are effective are as follows: yr$. EFFECTIVE VOTED INCREASES LOCAL UNIT 1988-1991 .25 Mill County of Barry None City of Hastings None Assyria Township None Baltimore Township 1988-1991 1.5 Mills Carlton Township 1988 1 Mill Castleton Township None Hastings Charter Twp. 1988-1992 2 Mills Hope Township 1988-1991 1.5 Mills Irving Township 1988-1990 1 Mill Johnstown Township 1988-1991 1 Mill Maple Grove Township 1988-1992 1.5 Mills Rutland Township 1988-1989 2 Mills Woodland Township Barry Intermediate Indefinitely 1.25 Mills School District 1988-1989 22.896 Mills Hastings Area Schools This Certificate Is given pursuant to Section 3 of the “Property Tax Limitation Act" and does not include any tax rate limitation Increases which are not required to be recorded In the Office of the County T reasureY This Certificate Is made in connection with an election to be held by the following School District: ELECTION DATE NAME OF DISTRICT October 24, 1988 Hastings Area School District JUANITA YARq^r Paled: September 6, 1988 Barry County Treasurer Dated: October 13, 1988 PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY Secretary, Board of Education Hastings School District �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 20. 1988 POSTAL JOBS S10.1541R. STARTING • EXC. BENEFITS • JOB SECURITY APPLY OCT 31-NOV 4 AT THE POST OFFICE Ann Landers Applicatlone will be accepted from the general public tor the Rural Carrier exam October 31 - November 4 at the Hastinge and Coldwater area post offices for carrier positions throughout these areas. You will have ample time to prepare for tie exam after you apply. This is the final exam of this kind for 3 years, so don't miss this opportunity. POSTAL EXAM PREPARATION PROGRAM score ss-iotm on your money refunded Begm preparing now. Any man or woman, regardleu of age or experience. is eligible tor this outstanding career Over ’00.000 people will begm new iobs with the USPS this year Hmng is based on >our exam score and competition is teen. >txi must usually score 95% or better to be hired. The higher your score. 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She keeps a pail in the bathroom to collect the water used for washing hands. This is poured into1 a bucket and, when enough is ac­ cumulated. it is used to wash the floor. These kooks sit around in heavy coats all winter long because they don't want to turn the heat on. Their clothes are from garage sales and they sure do look it. My fiance’s father has a 1982 Chevrolet, but the family travels by bus because gasoline is "too high". 1 don’t care if my fiance’s family wants to live like misers, but our wedding is scheduled in two months and I’m concerned that he might develop some of these ridiculous, penny-pinching gimmicks. Please tell me what you think about this. — Apprehensive in Michigan. Dear App: You don't say how long you have been going with your fiance, but I trust it has been long enough for you to know if he has the same approach to spending money as his parents. Have you ever discussed their peculiarities with him? Does he think they are weird or does he make excuses for them? You are in a better position than I to know the answer to those questions. Good luck. Blind hunt *a dumb idea' Dear Ann Landers: I hope you will print one more letter on the Wisconsin gun law that made it possible for the blind to hunt when ac­ companied by a sighted person. Your reply gave the impression that the law did not pass, when in fact not only did the Senate approve the nxasure 27 to 6, but the f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE ■■SHIRLEY I Klj DRAKE I Mi ...is the Solution fl Not the Problem Leadership • • • • • • • • The Courage to do What's Right! Speaking Clearly on the Issues More Convenient Public Hours Retrained Staff Successful Business Owner Family Farmer 4-H Sta+o and County Leader Barry County Fair Board ...for a change! ELECT SHIRLEY DRAKE OUR COUNTY CLERK REAL EXPERIENCE Paid for by the Committee to Elect Shirley Drake, 1510 Bachman Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 ‘445 •335 •26S •335 •All teeth ond moleriols used meet tho high standard* set by the American Denial Au'n. •Our on premises lob provides individual i efficient service. •Free denture eonsuliaiion t examination. (616) 455-0810 •L.D. Hlmebough DOS •D.O. While DDS •G. Moncewkx DDS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids Assembly adopted it earlier on a vote of 99 it. 0. It was then signed by the governor. As one of the six who voted against this bill I still believe it is a dumb idea. Over 600.000 people hunt deer during our ninc-day season and all arc required by law to wear orange clothing. Maybe the supporters of this bill will insist that the hunters wear bells or. better yet, maybe the deer should. P.S. How about allowing the blind to drive when accompanied by a sighted driver? — Alan J. Lascc. Stale Senator. 1st District. Dear A.J.L.: Permitting blind people to hunt docs not make a whole lot of sense to me. 1 worry about blind folks out in the woods with loaded rifles. There are enough sighed hunters who kill each other accidentally without adding to the problem. Thank you for writing. Left and right earrings Dear Ann Landers: When women buy shoes they buy one for the left foot and one for the right, but when they buy earrings they pay no attention to the fact that most of the carr­ ings are made for the same ear. (Check the design and you’ll see what I mean.) 1’11 sign this — Observant in Charlotte. Dear Char: Most earrings can be worn on either ear. However, when the design is such that one earring is for the left and the other is for the right, make sure you are getting a mat­ ching pair. Again — let the buyer beware. Inmates have ‘soapy’ problem Dear Ann Landers: 1 am writing this from a correctional institution in Salinas, Calif. No, I am not writing to ask you to help me get out. What I would like is a little advice on how to manage what is becoming a serious problem among the “guests." (1 hate the word "inmates”.) You would not believe how serious these guys are about soap operas. The switching of channels has led to some serious knock-down drag-out fights. Last week one fellow stabbed another one with a pencil. Even though the wound was superficial, it will give you an idea of how seriously they take these TV pro­ grams. They would rather fight than switch. 1 can understand a guy punching another guy in the mouth for grabbing his chicken din­ ner or stealing his cigarettes, but to get violent over a soap seems ridiculous to me. It’s not easy to live in Another World, as we surely do, but with only One Life to Life, we wait As the World Turns in search of the Guiding Light, hoping and praying that we all don’t end up in General Hospital. Any comment? — B.J.C. Dear B.J.C.: From what 1 know about the penal system in this country I doubt that the guards would allow those TV arguments to get out of hand. Meanwhile, if that is the big­ gest problem you "guests” have to cope with, you are lucky. ‘Dummies’ are here now Dear Ann Landers: I’d like to comment on your reply to “Texas," who jumped into the discussion about education. You mentioned how serious the Russians apd th? Jap^nqsg are about educating their children and added. ’ We dare not risk putting our country in the hands of a hunch of dummies 20 years from now.” Wake up. Ann. We do not have to wail 20 years. The dummies are already voting (or not voting) and they are ruining our country. Our schools teach everything from sandbox to waterskiing, but many students graduate without knowing one cotton-pickin’ thing about world history or economics. When only 35 percent of the eligible voters bother to register and only 40 percent of those 35 percent take the trouble to vote it’s a pretty sad commentary on this nation's priorities. I am worried about America’s future. — Puyallup. Wash, Dear Puyallup: You have focused on an issue that is a national disgrace. A few years ago someone suggested a tax credit for citizens who voted. It’s too bad when we have to bribe people to do something that should be a privilege, but it just might work. Black lungs can turn pink Dear Ann Landers: 1 gave up smoking four years ago and I haven’t missed it at all. One of the principal reasons I quit was because of an item you printed that said each cigarette takes eight minutes off your life. A little honest arithmetic showed me that already I had puffed away over 10 years of my life. 1 couldn’t believe it! It didn't even take me eight minutes to smoke one lousy cigarette! My question is this: Now that I have quit, is the damage reversible? Do I get any of those minutes back? — Frank in Brooklyn. Dear Frank: Every authority I have con­ sulted says "Yes!” Coal-black lungs will be pink again after six months of abstinence. Bravo and welcome to a healthier (and longer) Drugs are everywhere. They’re easy to get, easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs and drug use, Ann Landers' newly revised booklet, “The Lowdown on Dope, " will give you the answers. Send S3 plus a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Legal Notice State •< MkMgare ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ONHEARBM Case No. 3013 TO: JEFFERY ATKINSON IN THE MATTER OF: 3013 A petition has been filed In the above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on October 27. 1988 at 1:00 p.m. in Barry County Probate Court. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Jeffrey Atkinson personally appear before the court at the time ond place stated above. October 12. 1988 Richard H. Shaw. '"judge of Probate • ■ (10/20 DECISIONS! DECISIONS! When you don’t know where to turn, National Bank of Hastings can point you in the right direction. A The roads that lead to financial security can be paved with uncertainty, if you don’t have the knowledge and insight to make the right decisions. Our experienced staff can help you map out a smart route for your money, and offer some sound financial advice that you can take to the bank. Why not call us or stop in for all the information? A TIO N A L ANK of ASTINGS ^West Slate at Broadway Member FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 20, 1988 — Page 7 From Time to Time... by—Esther Walton Old ‘Banner1 editor tells his story Starting in 1948. M.L. Cook started to write a scries of historic articles in the Ban­ ner. In the Nov. 4. 1948. issue. Cook tells his own story of how he became editor and what was news in that time. His article is as follows: This series of articles has so far been based on the files of the Hastings Banner for its first issue in May, 1856, to Jan. 1, 1880. The files from the beginning up to 1866 when George M. Dewey bought the Banner, were kept by John M. Nevins, the first regular editor, also the owner. Mr. Dewey kept the files from the date of his purchase to July 15, 1880, when he sold the Banner to M.L. Cook and his Albion college friend, George E. Bowers. . Fortunately, Mr. Nevins kept his files in his home here and Mr. Dewey took his with him to Owosso, Michigan, when he located there. Messers Cook and Bowers also kept files of the Banner, as did M.L. Cook when he became sole owner in 1882. But these files were kept in the Banner office. The building containing that office and all its contents were destroyed by fire one night early in the winter of 1883-84 so that no Banner files exist for the latter half of 1880 and all of 1881, 1882 and 1883. The children of Mr. Nevins, also of Mr. Dewey, gave to Cook Bros, the old files covering the time from May I, 1856 to July 17. 1880. So copies of the Banner preserved by Mr. Dewey for the first few weeks of 1880 are the only ones in existence for any part of the calendar year 1880. My brother, W.R. Cook, became an equal partner with me in the Banner in 1887 and that joint ownership continued for 50 years until he disposed of his share to his son Richard M. Cook. A few years after that I sold my half in­ terest to my nephew, who has since been sole owner. He (in 1948) is making this paper one of the outstanding country weeklies of Michigan and of this county. For over 60 years I was the sole owner or half owner of the Banner. Since I sold to Richard I have been contributing special ar­ ticles mostly concerned with die earlier days of the city and county. The present series of articles 1 based on the files of the Banner. I do not always use the ex­ act words of those old Banner local. I mention such items, as will give some idea of what folks did and said, in die social and economic life of the people and what they were in­ terested in. , With the aboe explanation in mind, let us now turn to the available copies of the Banner for the year 1880, and see what we will find. High Banks Creek went on a spree Sunday, said the Banner of Jan. 7, 1880. The freshet broke over and emptied two dams, destroying some highway bridges in Castleton township, also damaging the roads. At Morgan water swept away part of the railroad bridge over that stream, delaying trains for several hours. "Temperance mass meetings will be held in this city Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings. It is hoped that many from outside will attend" says that same Banner. That urg­ ing attendance would not have been .teeded earlier in the Red Ribbon Movement. People from outside, as well as Hastings folks, would then have been there. This shows that the temperance tide was ebbing. A surprise was given to the Rev. and Mrs. Levi Master at the Methodist parsonage on New Year’s night to help them celebrate their China wedding. In well-chosen words. Cle­ ment Smith presented them a beautiful set of French china, also many other appropriate gifts and a sum of money. The large crowd present had a very delightful time. Mr. and Mrs. Master were not only surprised, but also much pleased with the friendship evidenced by this visit. At the session of the board of supervisors, says the Banner of Jan. 14, 1880, a petition signed by A.J. Bowne, D. R. Cook and many others, called attention to the serious need of a new court house, to protect the county’s priceless records from destruction by fire. Nothing was done about it. That paper records the fact that the super­ visors, by a vote of 15 to 3, passed a resolu­ tion prohibiting smoking in the room while they were in session. The same issue announced the dedication of the Methodist Protestant church at Barryville the next Sunday . This sage advice we find in the Banner ai of Jan. 21, 1880. It said: "It’s better buy your rye by the loaf than by the pint." Same paper said: “Mr. H.A. Reynolds, founder of the Red Ribbon movement and a noted temperance worker, called on us Monday. The Michigan Central (railroad) received at Hastings during the year 1879 for freight $44,606.67 and for passenger tickets $10,691.10 or total earnings from Hastings of $55,297.77 - Banner Jan. 28, 1880. For the past few days, we have had everything that goes with winter except snow. So says the Banner of Feb. 4, 1880. That same paper says: "Andrew Bell, purveyor of liquid damnation at his hell-hole on the north side of State Street, was con­ victed in Justice M.H. Wing’s court of selling liquor on Sunday. He was ordered to spend 10 days in jail, also pay a fine of $25. If the fine is not paid within 10 days, 60 days will be ad­ ded to his jail sentence. The Hastings Reform Club, by unanimous vote, commended Justice Wing for his good work in upholding the state laws regulating the liquor traffic. “The ice men are gathering a fine corp of that procust for next summer’s use." Banner of Feb. 11, 1880. “Official reports from Lansing say that Barry County now has 8,057 persons of school age — 5 to 20 years. That number will be used in computing the amount of primary school money to be given by the state to this A.J. Bownestarted the Hastings Journal county for next year.” Lots of wood brought to Hastings these days, says the Banner of Feb. 11. "A new Reform Club has been started in this city," says that issue of the Banner." Joe Slattery is president. Any one interested in the good of Hastings will wish every success to this new club. The students of our high school have been holding series of socials and have ac­ cumulated a snug sum. They voted to use some of it to carpet the platform in the high school room, and to place a nice motto on the wall above the platform. The pay car visited Hastings today and made all the railroad employees here very happy.” Banner Feb. 18, 1880. The same Banner said: "James Burchett, a well known Praireville farmer, recently but­ chered a sow and her litter of 10 pigs, bom last April. When dressed, the sow weighed 616 lbs. and the 10,pigs dressed, averaged 305 lbs. each, a total weight of 3,666 lbs. That is probably a record for this county this year. "James Johnson was convicted of seconddegree murder in circuit court for slaying Marshall Gibbs of Middleville. He was given 15 years at Jackson by Judge Hooker" — Banner. Feb. 28, 1880. Datus Jones of Rutland was a member of a party of coon-hunters Wednesday night of last week. They chased a coon into a big tree, which they decided to cut down. In doing so, a large dead limb fell from the tree, striking Mr. Jones on the head causing his death on the following day. The hardware firm of Greble and Russell of this city has been dissolved. Mr. Greble is retiring because of failing health. William F. Powers has purchased Mr. Grebie's interest. The new firm will be Russell and Powers." Banner March 10, 1880. That paper also stated: "At the recent Greenback County Convention held here, a resolution was adopted declaring that this country should never again issue bonds. All debts be paid by issuing greenbacks instead of bonds." Clever idea that! But it would not have worked in carrying on World War II. As the city election of the spring approach­ ed the Banner indulged in severe personal at­ tacks on some of the Greenback candidates that would not be tolerated in the papers now. The Banner grudgingly reports that the Greenbacks elected their entire city ticket ex­ cept one supervisor. The new board of super­ visors consisted of 10 Republicans and eight Greenbackers. The city marshall’s report for the year en­ ding April 1, 1880, revealed that he had made 25 arrests during that year. Of these 18 were for drunkenness. The Banner of May 12, 1880, says that a new post office has been established in the western part of Johnstown. It is to be called Banfield. Harvey Bellinger is the postmaster. In his carriage shop here, J.L. Reed makes use of a treadmill operated by a horse to fur­ nish the power he needs to drive the few small machines he uses in his shop. His faithful horse had been used to operate tht treadmill for 2,147,000 complete circuits of the ap­ paratus, and has earned a vacation for the rest of its days. He will see that the faithful animal has an easy time from now on. Sells Bros, snow appeared here Saturday. But that was not a valid reason for a sufficient excuse for so many intoxicated persons as were allowed on our street that day. Why do we have a marshall? Banner May 26, 1880. The same paper estimated that the show drew from 5,000 to 6,000 outsiders to Hastings. "R.L. Underhill delighted to do things for the children," says the Banner of June 2, 1880. "He brought a good rope and fixed a nice swing in the park, near the school house. It was used and enjoyed by the youngsters. On a recent night some miscreant cut that rope in­ to small pieces, so that it could never be repaired. We wish the guilty person could because, tied to a tree and horsewhipped. That would be a fitting punishment for such a crime against children." The same paper mentions the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bunnell of Barry Township at their home one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Bunnell came to this county from the state of New York, and settl­ ed on their farm in 1846. They have 10 children now living and widely scattered over this country. Eight of them were able to attend this gathering. They and their children arc fine folks. The best wishes of the community go out to this well-known and highlyrespected couple. The Hastings Journal was started as a Democratic paper. It joined the Greenback Party, and that did not please many old-line Democrats. A Mr. A.J. Bowne. the banker than and a life-long Barry County Democrat, and employed M.H. Clark of Grand Rapids to conduct the paper. Instead of harming the Journal, the fact that the city’s wealthiest man was trying to put that paper out of business ac­ tually made friends for the Journal. Both papers continued for some time, later merged and a few years later ceased to function. Says the Banner of June 9, 1880: A team of horses belonging to Moses Shultz of Hope made a spectacular runaway, here the ocher day. They were attached to a buggy, and hit­ ched near the depot in the second ward (east end of Green Street where it joins State Street). They became frightened, broke loose and started on a dead run down the railroad track toward the business district. They kept to the railroad track until they were stopped where the present site of the Bookcase Co. plant is (north end of Market Street, where it dead ends into State Street). At that time, there was no stone culvert under the tracks where they cross Fall Creek (near where the new walkway over the Thomapple River and Boltwood street meet). Instead, there was an ordinary railroad bridge above the stream, with the usual timbers and wooden ties for the steel rails. That team crossed that bridge/without either horse pushing its feet between the ties and breaking its legs. They made it without harm to themselves. It seems incredible, but it actually happened. That bridge was short, of course, but you would not believe a runaway team could cross it without killing or badly wounding both horses. Strawberries are so plentiful, says the Ban­ ner of June 18, that they are a drug on the market. Some are plowing up their strawberry beds and will quit raising them. At Benton Harbor, it is said, growers will not pick the crop any longer Those who want berries, pay the grower one cent a quart, and do the pick­ ing themselves. Legal Notice ■AMY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING Meeting called to order al 7:30 p.m. All board members present, plus abcui 20 residents. Approved minutes of the Sept, meeting and treasurers report. Discussed the request for guardrail on Filer Rd., north side at Gurd Rd. then east. Florio Rood culvert, approved to drop all action on this drain at this lime. Approved the maintenance agreement lor com­ puter printer. Approved the replacement of bad monument foundations In the cemetery if the family can't be contacted to do same. Approved the replacement of heater for cemetery. Approved not collecting the 1% administrative fee for the 1988 taxes. Approved the collection of lhe 3% Penalty Fee on any 1988 taxes paid after Feb. 14. 1988. Suggested we look Into snowplowing for the 1988-89 winter. Paid bills as rood. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p. Lois Bromley. Clerk Asserted to by: William B. Wooer, Supervisor (10/20) SPEND 25' Synoptic of the Regular Mooting of the PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD October 12. 1988 Rejected proposed troth and leaf burning or­ dinance amendment! and refer same bock to At­ torney for presentation at November meeting with the deletion of the piovlslon prohibiting bum bar­ rels in various zoning districts within the Township. Approved appointment of John Pelong as Zoning Board of Appeals alternate through 2-9-90. Ratified appointment of Robert Pence as proba­ tionary member of Pine Lake Fire Dept, and ratified waiver as Mr. Pence is not a Township resident. Authorized payment of Daniels bills without fur­ ther board action when the total invoices total more than $100.00. Authorized payment of outstanding bills totaling $13,959.53. Authorized payment of $3,275.80 from Park Systems Construction fund. Janette Emig, Clerk (10/20) H.D. Merrill of Johnstown, recently plow­ ed up an Indian arrow of pure copper. It is about six inches long and three inches wide at the base, according to the Banner of June 30, 1880. The heavy soil of Woodland farms is so water-soaked from our excessive rains that reapers cannot be used. Wheat will have to be cut with the old-fashioned grain cradles. The complete government census of Barry County shows ns population in 1880 was 25,320. This city’s population then was 2,540. There was no report in the Banner for the villages of Middleville and Nashville. Castleton Township, including Nashville had 2,421, and Thornapple, including Middleville had 1,946. Hastings Township had 1,384. The Banner of July, 1880 files undated July 17 of that year. It contains the valedictory of George M. Dewey. He had owned and edited the paper for 14 years. Now he announces that he has sold the publication and business to two young men, George E. Bowers and Marshall L. Cook, and he expresses good wishes for the new owners, the Banner and the city. Mr. Dewey moved to Owosso, where he published a weekly paper, which was con­ tinued by his sons. There, to his son, George, was bom a son, Thomas. He gained world fame for his prosecution of New York grafters and gangsters. He was the Republican can­ didate for President in 1944 and 1948. Mr. Cook ended his article with, "My associate in the Banner and myself had never had any newspaper experience. In 1882, Mr. Bowers had a better business opportunity in North Dakota offered him, so I purchased his interest, and carried on the business alone for A little later, Albert D. Kniskem, my brother-in-law became a partner, but soon after sold his interest to my brother, William. Mr. Knishem was a graduate of West Point and returned to the Army. He became a Major General. In World War I, he earned a great reputation for himself as a purchasing agent for the government, with headquarters at Chicago. At one time, he had 6,000 men under him, storing and shipping hundreds of millions of dollars worth of army rations and supplies. My brother and I were together in the Ban­ ner for half a century. We did not always see things alike. but in that 50 years we never had a quarrel, never a hard word. We found it possible to talk things over and decided what to do with out ill feelings. The years swept swiftly by, and we found happiness in work­ ing together. 1 cast my first vote at the Presidential elec­ tion of 1880 and was happy in doing so. I was naturally pleased that General Garfield was elected and my feelings were not injured by the fact that Barry County gave good ma­ jorities also for every candidate on the Republican state and county tickets. NOTICE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP VOTERS General Election - November 8,1988 For those registered voters wishing to vote an absentee ballot, I will be at the Rutland Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, on the following dates and times: 9 A.M. till 5 P.M. October 24 . .9 A.M. till Noon October 27. October 31 . .9 A.M. till Noon .9 A.M. till Noon November 3 November 5 9 A.M. till Noon 9 A.M. till 4 P.M. November 7 Or other times by appointment. Phyllis Fuller, Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK Ph: 948-2194 or 948-2146 Mr/Mra/Ms Jointly with. phoni uemrooo Signature Amount $. Allegan Calhoun • Eaton • Kent Kalamazoo and One-Third of Michigan Counties Don’t! SILLY WASTE OF TAX Barry County’s LAST Register of Deeds! qualified candidate. His experience, a de commercial real estate professional and level teacher of real estate and appraisal outstanding! abolish the office and combine it with the county clerk. BOB DWYER Send them a message they can’t ignore! Call to volunteer or for a lawn sign, 517-852-9554 or 616-945-3345. ' Paid for by the Committee io Abolish the Register of Deeds, Box 277, Nashville, Michigan 49073 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 20, 1988 Saxon gridders hope to wreck Harper Creek’s perfect season Friday It is far from just another yawner finale to the Twin Valley season. While the game no longer has championship implications, there is still plenty of drama sur­ rounding this Friday’s Hastings at Harper Creek football clash. Riding on the outcome are: — A guaranteed fifth straight winning season for Hastings. —A chance to for the Saxons to finish as high as second in the standings, the team's best finish since 1979. — Harper Creek s chances of qualifying for the state playoffs. The Beavers (7-0 league. 8-0 overall) wrap­ ped its first ever undisputed Twin Valley crown last week by slipping past Albion 28-27. What is left for the Beavers, who tied with Marshall and Lakeview for the 1987 title, is to gather enough points to qualify for the state playoffs, and the odds look good. Harper Creek, ranked llth in Class B. is currently fourth in its region behind St. Joseph. Muskegon Rceths Puffer and Zeeland. A win over Hastings and in its season-finale against Pennfield assures Harper Creek of a spot in the playoffs, which takes the top four teams in each of the four regions. Both Harper Creek coach Ed Greenman and Saxon mentor Bill Karpinski agree that the senior-oriented Beavers are an opportunistic team. Five of Harper Creek’s seven wins have been by a touchdown or less. [Sports ] “That’s the sign of a good team.” said Greenman. in his fourth year as Beaver head coach. "When a team gives you something you take it. and we’ve had a lot of games like that. We’ve turned someone elsc’s negative into a positive for us.” What has helped the team find a way to win is an outstanding senior class. Harper Creek has six seniors who start both ways. The Beavers haven’t exactly ran roughshod over the rest of the Twin Valley. Harper Creek topped Marshall 20-13 in its opener and then found ways to best Lakeview 26-19, Col­ dwater 22-14 and Albion 28-27 along the way. ' Statistically, the Beavers find themselves second in both offense and defense in the Twin Valley. Harper Creek averages 26.5 points on offense while surrendering 14.5 points per contest. Meanwhile, the Saxons (4-3, 3-3) will be looking to climb as high as second place if Marshall and Lakeview (4-2) are upset. Karpinski said his team is looking forward to playing a team of Harper Creek’s high caliber. “They’ve had a great season, being undefeated" Karpinski said. "From our Saxons tune up for soccer districts Hastings evens the score with Spartans Hastings’ Peter Hauschild (1) bangs a header In Tuesday’s 4-1 win over Lakeview. FIVE YEARS OF PROTECTION! Buy now and receive H.E.L.P.* - the Homeowners Extended Labor and Parts Program. It's a worry-free protection pack­ age that takes care of all repair charges for 5 full years. Don't miss out on a great value. Revenge is such a harsh word. "Repaying a debt” is better phraseology. Hastings' soccer team repayed a debt Tues­ day night by downing Lake view 4-1. The Spartans, via their 5-3 win over the Saxons on Sept. 12, had been the only Twin Valley team to beat Hastings (13-2-1) this year. Tuesday’s game had been a makeup from a rainout scheduled for Sept. 19 and didn’t necessarily have to be played, said Hastings coach Doug Mepham. But after the 5-3 loss, Mepham said his team has been waiting a long time for another shot at the Spartans. "The kids wanted this game bad," he said. "As soon as the kids saw they were a legitimate team after they beat us, we wanted to play them again. “We had a lot of idrenelin going this time lime; we were mentally into it. We came out real flat against them the first time for a number of reasons." Hastings, which had seen its 11-game non­ losing streak ended last Wednesday, jumped to a 1-0 first half lead on Peter Hauschild's 22nd goal. Chris Tracy salted the game away with his 25th and 26th goals midway through the se­ cond half for a 3-0 lead. Hauschild made it 4-0 before both teams began clearing their benches. Steve Jordan turned away 17 Spartan shots before being lifted for Brian Ketchum with 10 minutes left. Mepham said while his team played well against the Spartans, be wouldn’t call it the Saxons’ best effort of the season. “No, I wouldn’t say that," he said, “ft was our most spirited game. We had the most motivation or intensity we’ve had." Eaton Rapids handed Hastings a 3-2 setback last Wednesday. Craig Cole and Hauschild scored the two Hastings goals. "It was a real battle," said Mepham. "We came out flat, that’s all." Hastings plays at Middleville next Monday at 5 p.m. at Bob White Stadium. The Trojans are 11-6-1 and runnerup in the O-K Rainbow Conference. Middleville lost to Hastings 4-3 in the season-opener before tying the Saxons 2-2 on Oct. 5. The winner of that game will face top-rated Gull Lake in a second round game. Parents & Children! The Caledonia Gymnastics Club — of Middleville ...begins its next 8-week session beginning Oct. 24. The classes are on a first come, first served basis, so please call in to make your reservations early. 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Hastings will be trying to rebound from what Karpinski calls a "disapointment" against Coldwater. "I felt we were capable of beating them." said Karpinski of the Cardinals, who tied Hastings and Albion for fourth place with the 29-22 win. Karpinski ordinarily won't blame youth for losses, but he nearly made an exception for the Coldwater game. "1 don’t want to, but realistically in a tight ballgame the veteran players have the edge. We have a few of them, but not as many as some of the other teams." Hastings jayvees drop 28-22 decision Coldwater scored on an 70-yard touchdown run with 3:30 left in tne game to lift the Car­ dinals to a 28-22 win over Hastings* jayvec football team. Hastings had taken the lead on a 50-yard fumble recovery and run by Don Moore in the third period before the long run. Hastings' other touchdowns were scored on 60-yard run by Jeremy Horan and a two-yard plunge by Tom Ward. Horan found Corey Dockter for two extra point passes. “It was a good game,” said Hastings coach Jeff Simpson. “The kids played their hearts out. Our kids arc overachievers, they played beyond their expectations." Hastings is now 3-3-1. Hastings defensive back Brandon Wilder (6) breaks up a Coldwater pass in last Friday’s 29-22 Saxon loss. Hastings plays at Harper Creek this Friday. Saxon frosh power past Coldwater The Hastings freshmen football squad used a powerful running attack to get by the Car­ dinals by a score of 14-8 last Thursday. Tadd Wattles blasted around the right end and raced for a 35-yard touchdown in the se­ cond quarter. Fred Kidder caught a pass from Paul Rose for the 2-point conversion. Mark Peterson took a pitch from Paul Rose and out ran everyone to the endzone to close out the scoring. The halftime score was 14-0. Coldwater's tailback broke off tackle and rain for a 70-yard touchdown in the third quarter and the extra points were good. The young Saxon's defense held on for the rest of the game to preserve the win. The Hastings freshmen play Harper Creek at home this Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Tennis team wins 4-3 Helped by a strong singles showing. Hastings topped Charlotte 4-3 in tennis last week. Nancy Vitale at No. 1 singles won 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 as did Jennifer Chase at No. 3 and Nichole Shay at No. 4. 6-1, 6-1. Hastings' No. 1 doubles team of Kris Ross and Jenny King won 6-7. 6-2, 6-3. Girls split with Marshall, Coldwater in cross country The Hastings girts cross country team knocked off Marshall, but lost to Coldwater last week. The boys team was swept by the Redskins and Cardinals. The top girl runners were Heidi Herron (21:40), Candi Sarver (22:47), Lynn Barcroft (23:50), Melinda Hare (24:24) and Kim Stevens (24:25). Scores for the boys were Steve Waldron (18:00), Andy Woodliff (18:21), Rob Stroh (18:35), Chris Patton (18:41) and Tom Vos (18:42). Saxons snap f ive-game losing streak by besting Wildcats 6449 Some long-awaited sizzling shooting helped snap Hastings’ five-game basketball losing streak Tuesday night as Hastings topped Al­ bion 64-49 on the road. Hastings, now 5-7 overall and 3-5 in the Twin Valley, hit 43 percent (20-of-47) of its field goals and 65 percent from the line (24-of-37) in topping the Wildcats. "It was our finest offensive showing of the year," acknowledged Hastings coach Ernie Strong, who also noted a low of 17 turnovers. Four Saxons were in double figures led by Jackie Longstreet with 15. Kelle Young added 12, Melissa Belson 11, including 9-of-10 free throws, and Katy Peterson 10. Longstreet’s first quarter field goal gave the Saxons a 9-8 lead, and they never trailed again. The Saxons led 23-16 at the half and 44-35 at the end of three. A 21-point third quarter followed up by a 20-point final eight minutes were the two best offensive quarters of the season for Hastings. “Maybe we’re finally jelling," said Strong. “A good 2-2-1 zone press kept Albion from scoring very many transition baskets. “The players felt real good about their ef­ forts and their play." Specifically, Strong said the job done against Albion’s Shannon Carlson was outstanding. Carlson, the league’s leading­ scorer at 19.4 points per game, was held to 11 points including only a single basket in the first quarter. Hastings hosts Harper Creek on Oct. 25 and Ionia on Oct. 27 in the start of a four-game homestand. Hastings students score well on Marine Corps fitness test Fifty-eight percent of Hastings students who took last week's Marine Corps’ Youth Physical Fitness (YPF) test scored in the outstanding range. The test, designed to measure students* fitness levels, was adminstered to five high school physical education classes taught by Jeff Simpson. A total off 117 youngsters par­ ticipated in the test, which is based on a point system and divided into five categories. Fitness levels are measured by either the number of repititions or time of situps, pushups, pullups, standing broad jump and shuttle run. Final point tallies place students in categories ranging from outstanding to below average. Simpson said the outstanding rating earned by 58 percent of the Hastings students was the highest rating Marine Corp represen­ tatives had measured in administered the test to area schools this fall. "It was very enlightening for us," Sirpson said. "The test results for good for us. It was the first time the Marines had given the test themselves and we fared very well." In addition to the 58 percent of students who fell in the outstanding range. 91 percent of students tested placed in either the average or above average categories, said Simpson. Jayvee eagers win 34-33 Cindy Purgiel tossed in 13 points and Hastings’ jayvec basketball team knocked off Albion 34-33 Tuesday night. Hastings is now 2-10 overall and 2-6 in the league. Purgiel added 11 rebounds while Carrie Schneider added six points. Saxons 16th in state Hastings finished 16th in last week’s state golf meet held at Michigan State. Plainwell won the Class B meet with a 307. Hastings shot a 341. Jamie Garrett led Hastings with an 80. Jamie Brown added an 82, Tim Atkinson an 88 and Derek Ferris a 91. Middle schoolers earn trip Both the Hastings seventh and eighth grade basketball teams earned spots in tonights final' of the Hastings Invitational with a pair of wins. The seventh graders knocked off Maple Valley 19-14 while the eighth graders won 36-30. The teams now play Wayland in the finals. Leading the seventh grade was Katie Mur­ phy, who scored six points. Sarah Johnston and Tia Nichols added four. Malyka DcGoa led the eighth graders with 13 points while Anne Endsley and Jody Staf­ ford chipped in seven. The four Hastings students who placed the highest In the Marine YPF program: (left to right) Tad Mellen (14-year old class), Mark Peterson (15) Brad Bennett (16) and Allen Slocum (17). �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 20. 1988 — Page 9 Quiz Bowl highlights academic side of Twin Valley High school conferences band together for more than convenience in mapping out basket­ ball schedules or organizing league wrestling meets. There is an academic side to conference functions — a side which is all too often ig­ nored by the media. The Twin Valley, for instance, is broken in­ to two sections, the athletic and the academic branchs. The latter sponsors three academic functions in the Scholar Athlete Award, the All-Academic Team and the Quiz Bowl, which was started in 1985. The Quiz Bowl features four-person teams from all eight schools in a test of students' academic prowncss. The elimination system or tournament-type of format allows for two rounds of 20 questions each in the areas of math, science, social studies. English and literature and practical arts. Each question is worth 10 points with every third question worth a 20-point bonus. There is a penalty for wrong answers with students having to answer the questions in 30 seconds or less. The team with the most points at the end of 40 questions is declared the winner. The Hastings Quiz Bowl team is under the co-dircction of teachers Kathy Oliver and Sal­ ly Fullerton. Oliver says the questions are selected from a wide range of sources from newspapers to the encyclopedia to colleagues. Oliver says Hastings will begin its search for Quiz Bowl members after Thanksgiving. In the past, anywhere from 12-24 students have vied for the five spots (four full-time and one alternate) on the team. pie Twin Valley holds the annual one-day Quiz Bowl in May. Last year the competition was held at the Calhoun Intermediate School District while Hastings will hold the event next May. limited the number of Quiz Bowl participants, but Oliver promises that situation will change. "I plan to work harder this year in attrac­ ting students,” she says. "I think it’s very ex­ citing. what I've seen this program do for kids.” One of her goals is for each high school organization to form its own team and enter the competition. Albion's football team, for instance, organizes its own four-person squad and enters that school's Quiz Bowl prc-lims. Partly for demonstration and partly for practice, Hastings High School Principal Steve Harbison organized competitions bet­ ween his school’s team ard the Hastings Rotary and the Hastings Kiwanis. Oliver welcomes the chance for the Quiz Bowl team to compete anywhere. "We'd like to compete more often." she says. "We have the competition in May. but there is no other outlet for us." Oliver hopes enough Hastings students will try out in November so that the school will hold its own elimination system. If not. students will be selected subjectively based on their knowledge, attendance and performance of locally staged competitions. Oliver says the drive is on to attract as many high school students as possible to the Quiz Bowl program. The attractions, she says, are many. ’ "I tell students that it’s fun. that it's a chance to exercise the mind, and to meet nice kids and represent your school," she says. "It’s a heck of a good time. It's a real chance to use your brains." Oliver says participants don’t have to be all-A students, just versatile. "We want quick-thinking people who ar­ ticulate fast," she says. Lack of numbers and little exposure have Words for the Vs The Hastings Rotary Club was treated to an exhibition of the Quiz Bowl team last week. Bowling results Thursday Twisters Andrus 26-2: Geukes Market 18-10; Art Meade 18-10; Century 21 14-14; Bowman Refrigeration 13V4-14V4; Goodwill Dairy IIU-16U; Hastings Mutual 11-17; B.D.S. Inc. 10%-17%; Alley Cats 1018; Hastings Bowl 8W-19W. High Game - D. Bartimus 126; L. Barnum 169; C. Fuhr 175; R. Cole 152; A. Carpenter 148; C. Arends 140; C. Allen 197; P. Wright 172; B. Bowman 166; D. Greenfield 169; C. Hurless 152; S. Prucha 151; A. Czinder 171; D. Keech 155. High Series - B. Barnum 167-441; D. Bar­ timus 170490; L. Colvin 164456; P. Guy 156452; Pam Guy 184-505; K. Mallison 156454; N. Taylor 185483; D. Staines 189479; M. Patten 167464; N. Eaton 162459; C. Wallace 1609432; D. Catlin 188481. Tuesday Night Mixed Simply Nuts 17-11. Lewis Realty 17-11, Formula Realty 17-11. Mrash's 17-11, CJ’s • 17-11., Varney’s Stables 14-14, Southern Michigan Trappers 13-15, Consumer’s Con­ crete 12-16, Variety Shoppe 12-16, River Bend Travel 12-16. Drake's 10'/i-17Vi. B&J Glass 9V5-I8V6. Men’s High Games and Series -1. Eaton 196-551. B. Madden 196-537. D. Johnson 189-532, W. Hass 190, P. Scobey 184. G. Hause 178. R. Sanlnocencio 177, B. Slovinski 174, J. Stanton 172. D. Keast 171. D. Tolles 170. Women’s High Games and Series - N. Eaton 192-503. J. Gasper 191. B. Wilkins 181, E. Johnson 17, D. Castelein 176 J. Sanlnocencio 174, P. Smith 157. Slits Converted - B. Wilkins 24-7-10. Sunday Night Mixed White Lightning 21-7; Family Force 20 Vi-7 Mt; Get-Along-Gang 20-8; Hooter Crew 18-10; Pin Busters 18-10; Ogdenites 16-12; Sandbaggers 16-12; Gutterdusters 15-J3; Greenbacks 15-13; Guys & Gals 13-15; L’s & J’s 13-15; Detroiters 12-16; Misfits 12-16; Alley Cats UVi-16Mt; Really Rottens 9Vi-18’Zt; Quality Spirits 9-19; Chuga-Lugs 9-19; Mas and Pas 3 Vi-24 Mt. Womens High Games and Series - A. Sutliff 223-577; S. Vandenburg 173-501; B. Behmdt 165; B. Cantrell 178; J. Ogden 188; D. Woodard 163; V. Goodenough 150; D. Snyder 188-513; D. VanCampen 170; D Kelley 193-514; B. Moody 170; L. Tilley 180. Mens High Games and Series - R. Snyder 174; L. Godbey 176; B. Lake 193-504; R. Neymeiyer 160; E. Behmdt 180; D. Curtis 177-507; C. Pennington 172; R. Snore 163; J. Woodard 190; S. Goodenough 193; C. Snyder 192; S. Howe 144; W. Hass 171; W. Friend 151; D. Stamm 206; C. Wilson 167; M. Tilley 170; R. Little 165; B. Ray 201; D. Oliver 167. Wednesday P.M. Mace’s Pharmacy 21-3; Art Meade 15-9; Nashville Locker 15-9; Cast Offs 14-10; Lifestyles 14-10; Handy's Shirts 13-11: Gillons Const. 12-12; M & M's 11-13; Valley Realty 10-14; DcLong's Bait 8-16; Varney’s Stables 6-18; Friendly Home Parties 5-19. High Games and Series - S. VanDenburg 195-554; R. Rine 169486; J. McMillon 185-481; B. Moody 182-477; B. Vrogindewey 184471; B. Blakely 166475; N. Hummel 166-464; B. Smith 183-46t3; E. Mesecar 181-562; D. Bums 167460; J. Gardner 167443; S. Knickerbocker 161434; P. Frederickson 168437; N. Varney 159424; D. Brewer 167425; T. Owen 159407: L. Johnson 140-398; D. Lawrence 157-371; O. Gillons 162; R. Kucmpel 157; M. Brimmer 160; V. Utter 152; P. Croninger 140; V. Slocum 149. B. Blakely 223456 (first 200) Thursdays Angels Outward Appearance 23-5; McDonalds II 19-9; Stefanos 18Vi-9Vi; Clays Dinner Bell 17-11; Hastings Bowl 12V4-I5V6; Geukes Market 8-20; Hickory Inn 8-8; McDonald I 6-22. Good Games and Series • J. Connor 156; C. Moore 142; L. Apsey 161; K. Lancaster 126; C. Cuddahee 169; E. Gray 147; S. Vandecar 188; M. Ingram 151: R. Haight 176457; J. Joseph 173; T. Daniels 187-525; L. Tilley 172; B. Cowell 137; S. Rose 180 471; D. Svoboda 171. Thursday A.M. Quest Marks 23; Slow Pokes 21; Thomapple Manor 21; Bosleys 16; Kloostermans 16; Kreative Korncrs 15: Hummers 14; Nor­ thland Opt. 13Vi; Nash. Locker 13; Star­ dusters 13; Varneys 12; Barlow Florist 11; Kaiser Seed 11; Silk Screen 9H; Leftovers 9; Wcltons 16. Good Games - J. Mead 140; C. Benner 166; P. Fisher 163; O. Gillons 164; B. Sexton 134; B. Johnson 155; K. Wcycrman 156; M. Brimmer 172; A. Eaton 158; S. Peake 164; M. Mullins 140; J. Arquilla 164; C. Stuart 172; T. Weeks 126; L. Davis 141. High Series and Games - B. Moody 179-509; P. Hamilton 180-506; S. Mogg 176-501; F. Ruthruff 210-556; J. McKeough 166462; S. Brimmer 144413; S. Lambert 157452; I. Ruthniff 178479; G. Scobey 162430; D. Hammond 134-399. Monday Mixers Pioneer Apartments 18-6; Michelob 17V4-6W; Cinder Drugs 15-9; Deweys Auto Body 14-10; Miller Real Estate 13-11; Miller Carpeting 12Mi-llVi; Superior Seafoods 12-12; Hastings Bowl 12-12; Friends 11-13; Girrbachs 11-13; Hastings Flower Shop 10-14: Sir N Her 10-14; Hastings Bowl and Lounge 10-14; Music Center KF14; Andrus of Hastings 9-15; Burger King 7-17. High Game and Series - H. Hewitt 170; D. Burghdoff 153; C Trumbull 153; F. Schneider 161; C. Schantz 164; K. S-. hantz 182; P. Czinder 182; M. Moore 174; N. Wynn 179; L. Kelley 162; H. Service 174; S. Fields 168; S. Hanford 203; K. Hanford 152; B. Hathaway 170; D. Murphy 161; M. Snyder 188; F. Ruthniff 160; L. Murray 144; P. Pennington 154; C. Nichols 169; B. Howes 165; P. Snyder 165; Y. Markley 175; M. Garrett 160; M. Meyers 183; R. Perry 178. R. Kucmpel 164; J. Wagner 182-510; M. Nystrom 175; M. Bennett 179. Wrestling Clinic There will be a wrestling clinic for boys in grades 4-6 at the jr. high west gym the week of Oct. 24. The program will run Tuesday through Friday from 3:154:45, and on Satur­ day 8:30-12:00. Tom Brighton, the jr. high athletic director, and Mike Goggins, the jr. high wrestling coach, will be the instructors. Wrestling skills and fundamentals will be taught, and a special tournament will conclude the clinic. The cost of the program is S7 per person and is payable the first day of the pro­ gram. All youth that are interested in partici­ pant must bring a parents permission slip and registration fee the first day. Floor Hockey Starting Saturday, Nov. 5, and continuing until Saturday. Dec. 10 (exclude Saturday, Nov. 26). the YMCA-Youth Council will be holding its Saturday morning floor hockey program. Floor hockey will be held in the Hastings Jr. High west gym. Participants must enter the west gym doors off Park Street. The program is open to boys and girls in grades 2-6. 5-6 graders will play from 8:30-9:30, 2nd graders from 9:45-10:45, and SCOREBOARD 1988 Fall Womens YMCA Volleyball Standings October 18, 1988 Team w Major League Livestock................................................ 19 Pages/Blairs........................................... 19 Satellites.................................................. 13 Ink Spots................................................ 12 Stevies Angles....................................... 10 Coves....................................................... 10 Burkeys Babes....................................... 5 Hastings Bowl................. .........................1 2 5 8 9 11 H 16 20 Minor League Spykers..................................................... 17 Hastings Mutual.................................. 11 Andrus........................................................9 DeLongs Bait/TackJc............................ 9 McDonalds...............................................9 7 13 15 15 12 L 3-4 graders from 11-12. There is no pre­ registration for this activity. Teams will be formed the first day of the program. There is also no cost for floor hockey, thanks to the Barry County United Way. Participants need only to bring tennis shoes. All other equip­ ment is provided. Saturday Morning Open Crafts On Saturday, Nov. 5, the YMCA-Youth Council will begin Saturday morning open crafts. The program will run every Saturday until Dec. 10 (exclude Saturday of Nov. 26). Boys and girls in grades DK-6, may make crafts in the Hastings Jr. High Room 185 (across the hall from the west gym) The pro­ gram will begin at 9:00 and end al 11:30 a.m. Entrance to the craft room is the music door off of the jr. high parking lot. A variety of crafts are planned. Children may make one or more than one craft per week. The cost of the program is 50-75 cents per craft. Participants may stay as long as they like or leave to par­ ticipate in the other sports that are being of­ fered that particular Saturday. There is no pre-registration for this activity. For more in­ formation call the YMCA at 945-4574. YMCA cross country participantsw Jwen,y one sixth through eighth graders have been participating in the YMCA and Youth Council’s after school cross country program under the guidance of Paul Fulmer. The youngsters learn the proper way to run condi­ tioning and warm up techniques. For more Information on this or other YM­ CA project call 945-4574. Fantastic Furniture Sweepstakes in Flexsteel’s i Second Annual Homecoming Sale En|oy these marvelous bargains in Flexsteel fine furniture and register for beautiful prizes too! Flexsteel means quality you will treasure a lifetime. Lifetime warranties on Flexsteel frames, recliner mechanisms, and the unique, patented Flexsteel seal spring. Each piece is exquisitely tailored In a lovely fabric and destined to bo a family treasure. 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WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. 945-20*1 V7S4 �------- =--------- ■■■ Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 20, 1988 -_______ , _ Jg|2)(a0l2ll2ll9)El2l(2)(3l3)(2)(all2Ha)(a)l2)(SHa]OEi(2lS)El2)SI@lSEl3l2l3lEE]l2ll2)[2l(S]lalEl2)OEl2)El9)(9)EElEll2l[all2)SS(3(2ll3la(3l3S]E(2lOlall3[3l3lal(2]l3l2ll2ll3SEfi](2lal0Ei3WE0i Head, Heart, Hands, Health... Working For a Better World The 4-H Gub has done o great job in preparing our young people for the future. The boys and girls, young men and women between the ages of 9 and 19, ore taught to respect their environ­ ment, work to better their commu­ nity and become self-reliant and responsible individuals. By taking an active role in the 4-H expert- ence, they re hav­ ing fun as they do important work across the nation ... from anti-pollution pro­ jects in the cities ... to livestock and agricultural pro­ jects on the farms. They're work­ ing for tomorrow ... let's proudly salute them todayl Keep up the great work, 4-H'ersl mmimH iimeis m the cmnmnY, ROBERTSON PLUMBING & HEATING D&W FOOD CENTER “A Nicer Place To Be!” ASGROW SEED COMPANY 385-6671 • Kalamazoo BARRY COUNTY RECLAMATION Industrial Waste Removal & Recycling 795-9911 • 2275 McCann, Hastings G&W SALES, INC WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE DE NOOYER CHEVROLET John Deere — Sales and Service 374-8835 • 1138 4th Ave., Lake Odessa Elsie Wolever — Owner and Broker Specializing in Farm — Residential Lake & Commercial Properties 852-1501 • Nashville New & Used Cars & Trucks 372-3040 • 5800 Stadium Dr., Kalamazoo WRIGHT-WAY LUMBER COMPANY ACCURACY INSTRUMENT SERVICE Woodland Branch Complete Banking Service — Member FDIC 367-4911 • 115 S. Main Don Alexander — Manager Self-Serve Lumber Yard "Cash 'N Carry" 527-1680 • 206 S. Dexter - M-66, Ionia 543-1347 • 305 Hall, Charlotte Also: STARR INSTRUMENT SERVICE 543-8089 • 305 Hall LAKE ODESSA CO OP ASSOCIATION YODER BROTHERS SUNOCO DISTRIBUTORS BRADFORD WHITE CORPORATION 795-3364 • 100 Lafayette, Middleville CALEDONIA STATE BANK Member FDIC 891-8113 • 627 Main, Caledonia CHARLOTTE KITCHEN CENTER ‘‘Visit Our Showroom and See Our Kitchen and Bathroom Display” Hours: Mon. thru Frl. 9 to 5; Sat. 9 to 1 543-6821 • 630 W. Lawrence, Charlotte COLEMAN AGENCY Auto — Home — Life and Health Insurance 945-3412 • 203 S. Michigan, Hastings Also. HECKER AGENCY (517) 852-9680 • 225 North Main, Nashville DIXON ENGINEERING, INC "Water Tank Specialists" 374-3221 • 1104 3rd Ave., Lake Odessa Wayne Feeds 374-7329 • Fertilizer Plant 374-8061 & 374-8733 1018 3rd Ave., Lake Odessa MIDDLEVILLE TOOL & DIE COMPANY, INC. 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Young When bikeathon and bowlathon fund­ raising events for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital take place this weekend in Hastings, a local family that may cheer the loudest is the Dunns. After all. they have a lol of first-hand ex­ perience with what St. Jude's has to offer and now their gripping story has an excellent chance of having a happy ending. Shortly after Nathan Dunn, now 12 and a seventh grader at Hastings Middle School, was diagnosed with leukemia in August 1984. motels near St. Jude's became almost like a second home to Thomas and Lori Dunn for about 10 weeks. The horror story began a little more than four years ago on a family camping trip, when Nathan, then 8 years old. had an insect bite that became infected. “It (the infection from the bite) didn’t look right," Lori said. “And over the weekend he had looked pale, he had a headache and had an overnight nosebleed." So when Lori the following Monday went to Dr. David WoodlifFs office to get an allergy shot, she “dragged him along,” six days after he received the bite. When Dr. Woodliff examined Nathan, he immediately asked for a blood test and after receiving the results, the doctor told Mrs. Dunn that her son may have either leukemia or lymphoma. Nathan then was taken to Pennock Hospital for a bone marrow test, which he said, this week with a laugh, he had misunderstood as a “bow and arrow test.” The bone marrow exam confirmed doctors’ suspicions that Nathan had acute lymphocytic leukemia. “They were pretty sure anyway because he had the classic presentation of the disease, in­ cluding common symptoms such as swollen liver and spleen and bleeding gums. Lori said her first reaction to the news was, “I remember thinking, ‘Okay, God, this is the big one’ (a challenge). I was numb. After the bone marrow test I had feelings of shock and fear. “You wish you could go home, go to bed and then wake up to leam that it was just a bad dream,” she said. But there was a silver lining to the dark clouds that were hanging above the Dunns. Acute lymphocytic leukemia, while certainly dangerous and life-threatening, is the most common and treatable of all childhood cancers, they quickly learned. After Nathan was given whole blood. Dr. Woodliff asked the Dunns how they wanted to have their son treated, by a nearby oncologist (cancer specialist) or by a specialized children’s treatment center. .w At this point, Vicki Garrett, a mine at Pen­ nock, told them of her nephew, who had been treated at St. Jude’s. She told them that though the facility was quite a distance away in Mem­ phis, which would involve lots of travel and motel stays, the hospital picks up the tab for whatever the family and insurance can no longer pay. ’’They never turn a child away, it’s remarkable,” Lori said of St. Jude’s. “Ap­ parently Danny Thomas (entertainer and founder of the hospital) wanted this to be a place of hope.” "All vnn have tn do is have a physician's diagnosis of cancer and make sure the child his had no chemotherapy, except in cases of relapses." she added. The Dunns and Nathan flew to Memphis the Thursday after the bleak Monday they receiv­ ed the grim news. When he arrived at St. Jude's, he was asigned a doctor and was given tests to decide the condition of his disease to determine treatment. Then he entered the toughest phase of his fight against leukemia, a period St. Jude’s of­ ficials call "induction.” Hospital officials gave Thomas and Lori Dunn forms listing al! the drugs Nathan would receive and asked the couple to sign it. The list also contained information on what each drug could do in terms of side effects. Some of them caused nausea, some hair loss, some low blood count and there even was a possibility of stroke. The induction period, which usually lasts about eight weeks, lasted 10 for Nathan because of blood count problems. However, he was able to stay with his parents at nearby motels for all but five days of the intensive treatment period. St. Jude’s, though it is the largest children’s cancer research center in the world, has only about 40 beds and they are used only when children are acutely ill or have infections. The Dunns lived in a motel for 10 weeks so they could be near their son. What helped them through the rough times was getting to know other parents of seriously ill children. "One of the neat things was staying with other parents and sharing," she said. "The relationships with them was very critical to me in getting through this," Lori said. After the Dunns arrived, she quickly learn­ ed there were two other children from West Michigan, one from Jenison and another from Coloma., and she got to know their parents well. After the induction period ended, Nathan’s disease went into remission, but Lori said more than 90 percent of the children treated for leukemia at St. Jude’s go into remission after the intensive treatments. “The trick is to stay m remission,” she said. And that is what Nathan has been able to do since. After the initial period, he was placed in the low-risk group and his chances for be­ ing cured continue to climb. He continued to have spinal injections of chemotherapy during the first year of his treatment and afterward the drugs were given orally, intravenously and in the form of injec­ tions in the muscles. The drugs were sent home from St. Jude’s with the parents, who were instructed exactly what to do with them and when. Some of the drugs had to be administered by nearby physi­ cians or hospitals. Nathan suffered through the side effects of nausea, hair loss and pain, but he was able to keep up on his school work with the help of a tutor. He continued to go to St. Jude’s for checkups and his chemotherapy treatments lasted for about 2V4 years. He became drug free in February 1987, After that, his checkups at St. Jude’s were put at once every four months. Now they are six months apart and everything was fine at his last visit, Sept. 12. How long will your money last? Nathan Dunn today pretty much is atypical 12-year-old seventh grader as he poses (above photo) with his mother, Lori. Shown below are the members of the entire Dunn family, which also includes father Tom and daughter Beaven. The group has weathered a crisis rather well, and after four years of coping with adversity, they are hopeful for the future. Sometime between midnight and 5:30 a.m. Oct. 8, at least one person kicked in a vent on the outside of the VFW hall to enter the fur­ nace room. Once inside, the burglar broke into two of­ fices and the cooler, and broke through locks on a pantry, a kitchen cabinet and the hall’s suggestion box. Nothing was removed from the pantry, the cabinet or the suggestion box, Sunior said. But in one office the burglar used a blunt object in an attempt to break open a safe located there. Sunior said he broke the dial and handle but was unable to open the safe. In the other office, $20 was taken from the desk. Another $20 was removed from behind the hall’s bar. A cash box containing more than $800 was SUBSCRIBE..to thp banner for all your LOCAL NEWS! If he is clean in his next examination in March, he will be placed in the 98 percent chance of cure group and will receive checkups once every year. With optimism that the worst of the situa­ tion is now only a series of bad memories, Lori said the experience has had tremendous impact oh her, her husband and her daughter, Beaven. For example, she had to liquidate Ker" business, the River Bottom Gift & Craft Shop. "It affects your life in many ways," she said. "There is a financial and emotional drain, and stress on the family and extended family. We were surprised to leam how many other couples were getting divorced, but we were fortunate." Perhaps most fascinating now, however, she said, are the changes she has noticed in Nathan. Italian Specialties 795*7844 Pizza • Dinner • Zltl • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll • Retirement Party * —for — : • jim lewis November 5th • For reservations, call Jan or Barb • at E.W. Bliss, 948-3412. • : • • • ••••••••••••••••••• Clerical Person ...needed for doctor's office in Has­ tings. Computer experience pre­ ferred. Reply to ... AD #355 In Care of Hastings Reminder PO Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 removed from the cooler, broken open and emptied. Authorities said the burglar apparently ig­ nored the liquor and beer stored in the liquor room. Cigarettes and several long guns on the premises also were not taken by the burglar. Because no signs of forced entry were found at one of the offices, officials believe the burglar may have used keys to enter the offices. Club officials told Sunior the former employee had returned his keys when he was fired from his position. But he may have had duplicates made or he might have known where certain hidden leys were kept, they said. Sunior said the burglar apparently left the building through the front door. The investigation is continuing. "He was always 'a sensitive child," she said. "But I think his outlook has matured.” She said that he now talks with her freely about cancer and she told about one day when he said that people do not realize they could die tomorrow and that life is a gift. With good reason for optimism ahtad. Lori looks back at the experience with St. Jude’s and has plenty of good things to say about it. * "I’ll never regret going to St. Jude’s, it’s a very special place,” she said. She praised the center’s staff members for their dedication and the physical appearance of the facility, which she described as "cheerful.” "You wonder how they (St. Jude's staff members) do it, working with very sick children every day like that and yet they are very cheerful and helpful," she said. “They never hold anything back, the kids are told everything." About research, she said that progress is be­ ing made all the time in the fight against cancer, particularly at places like St. Jude’s. “Most people don't realize that research in children’s leukemia has helped bring about successful treatments now being used for many other cancers," Lori said. "This is because leukemia is in the blood and you can take blood every day." . The Dunn family has been involved in previous local fund-raisers for St. Jude’s and it is a cause Lori, pointing to her son’s chances for triumph, believes in passionately. The bikeathon in Hastings is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon this Saturday, starting at the St. Rose School parking lot on Michigan Avenue near Bond Street. Pledges based on distance ridden will be collected from sponors by the riders. Coordinator for the bikeathon is Linda DeWitt. Jessie San Inocencio is coordinating the bowlathon, in which spbnsors pledge a certain amount of money for each bowler's scores. That fund-raiser is being held at Hastings Bowl between Oct. 22 and Oct. 29. For more information about the bowlathon. call 945-5809. Phil’s Pizzeria ••••••••••••••••••• EAT IN OB TAME OUT / WE CATES ALL OCCASIONS Dowatowa HOURS: Tim.Tiwr». 1U0 un.-n piru MIDDLEV1I IF family needs and emergencies to name only a few. This simple method, however, allows you to plan for the future without the risk of too many surprises along the way. - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previ­ ous week. Company Close Change AT&T 27'1, + >/. Amerilech 94'/> —'I, Bristol Myers 44V, —'I, Chrysler 26V. +1’/, CMS Energy 25V, +1’/. Coca Cola 42V. —V> Detroit Edison 16 —V, Dow Chemical 917. — Exxon 45V. —V. Ford 527. —‘I, Gencorp 20 V. — ■/. General Motors 767. + 15/. ’ Hastings Mfg. 337. — IBM 1247. +57. JCPenney 517. +13/. Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. 867. — Kellogg Co. 647. +V. McDonald’s 497. —’/. Procter & Gamble 62 + 7. Sears 407. + V. S.E. Mich. Gas 20 + •/. Upjohn 327. —1V. Gold $412.00 +7.25 Silver $6.37 —0.14 Dow Jones 2159.65 —3.38 Volume 163,238,000 Shooting spree destroys nearly 20 windows Authorities may have suspect in Oct. 8 burglary and attempted safe cracking of Delton VFW Hall Law enforcement officials may have a suspect in a burglary and attempted safe cracking at the Delton VFW Hall on Oct. 8. More than $800 in cash was stolen and some $2,000 in damages were reported after the early morning break-in. VFW officials have told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies investigating the case they believe the burglary may have been caused by a former employee who was fired in September for stealing money from the organization. Deputy Gary Sunior reported that club of­ ficials said Monday the man had been missing from the area since the break-in at the hall, located at 10353 Stoney Point Road in Barry Township. A major question facing most retired people is how long their money will last. As life ex­ pectancy increases, retirees arc more con­ cerned about outliving their retirement funds. If you know how much money you will begin with, your annual withdrawal needs, and the total return on the balance, you can figure how long your nest egg will last. For example, referring to Chart A, you can see that an investment from which you withdraw 10 percent each year and that earns 9 percent on the balance will last 26 years. If you live longer than that, you will outlive your money. If accumulating a larger retirement fund is not possible, you must either decrease your annual income or increase your return on in­ vestment. From a pure mathematical point, look at a possible retirement scenario. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are forced into early retirement at age 55. From a lump sum distribution of Mr. Jones' retirement plan plus other investment income, the Joneses have ac­ cumulated a retirement fund of $200,000. According to the life expectancy tables in Chart B (these tables vary depending on the source), Mr. Jones can look forward to almost 22 more years of life and his wife more than 25 years. Mr. Jones finds a suitable investment pay­ ing 9 percent. This is not quite enough to meet their living expenses so each month they must additionally withdraw part of their principal. Chart A shows that if each year the Jones’ withdraw 10 percent from their retirement funds (earning 9 percent), their funds will lat 26 years. In terms of dollars, that means they can reasonably plan on monthly income of about $1,600 before taxes. If they have no other taxable income, that leaves about $1,400 after taxes. There are many variables that influence how long money lasts — inflation, health, Fri. 15*11130 a.m-1 pm.; Sun. 4-10; Owed Mon. NOTICE Of PUBLIC SALE MICHIGAN STATS POLICE Nov. S, 19GB * 9:00 a.m. Lansing Artillery Training Center (formerly Marshal Street Armory) 300 Elvln Ct., Lansing, Ml Property recovered includes: The following property was recovered or seized in Barry County: 1) One (1) Pioneer Disc Player 2) Two (2) Water Skis These items, plus many more items will be for sale at the auction. Additional items, jewelry, etc., will also be auctioned. PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE IN CASH AT TIME OF SALE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE PUBLICATION NOTICE The Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 has filed an application with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to relocate a branch office from 9904 Cherry Valley Avenue, Southeast, Caledonia, Michigan 49316, to 9265 Cherry Valley Avenue, Southeast, Caledonia, Michigan 49316. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its Regional Office, 30 S. Wacker, Suite 3100, Chicago, Illinois 60606 before processing of the application has been completed. Processing will be completed no earlier than the 21st day follow­ ing either the last date of publication or the date of receipt of the application by the FDIC, whichever is later. This period may be extended by the Regional Director for good cause. The nonconfidential portion of the application file is available for inspection within one day following the request for such file. It may be inspected in the Corporation's Regional Office during regular business hours. Photocopies of information in the nonconfidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request. A schedule of charges for such copies can be obtained from the Regional Office. As many as 20 motor vehicle and home windows in soulhem Barry County were shot out in a Saturday night rampage by people armed with pellet guns. Area law agencies awoke Sunday morning to a flood of callers from the Crooked Lake and Long Lake areas, reporting windows shot out with BB guns during the night. Total damage is estimated at more than $2,500. Prairieville Police Chief Tom Pennock said the majority of incidents took place on East Shore Drive and South Shore Drive in Prairieville and Barry townships. Additional windows were reported shot out along the lower end of Long Lake Road. "I’d say there was close to 20 of them. We had seven in (Prairieville) Township, and there were several in the south.” Pennock said. "There was a large amount of damage done," he said. The Barry County Sheriff’s department reported six incidents on East Shore Drive, three on South Shore Drive and one on Main Street in Delton. The Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police reported another six on Hurt Drive on Long Lake. All of the incidents apparently took place Sunday between midnight and 5.30 a.m. Authorities as yet have no suspects, and no residents reported hearing the damage. "Nobody saw anything,” said Trooper Greg Fouty of the State Police. "I was waking people up and telling them. "A BB gun doesn't make much noise," Fouty said. "Even when it hits a window, it doesn’t make much notse " The majority of the shots were fired at win­ dows of motor vehicle parked in driveways and along the sides of the road. One resident on East Shore Drive had windows on two vehicles shot out, sheriff’s deputies report. Another resident on South Shore Drive reported their 414-foot by 5-foot picture win­ dow had been destroyed. In several cases, two ur three shots were fired at a single window, authorities said. Fouty said he’s not yet sure who was in­ volved, but suspects it was the work of teenagers. And he said the residents are angry. 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M-37 nex: to Cappons Caff our Diet Center in Plainwell - 685-6881 - �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 20. 1988 Kiwanis president outlines club mission INTO CUSTOM INTERIORS FALL OPEN HOUSE Each organization has an annual cycle. The IRS. to which we all contribute, begins bright­ ly on Jan. I. The federal and state budget begin Oct. I. We at Kiwanis also start Oct. 1. In addition to budgets, new leaders take the Monday, Oct. 17 through ^Saturday, Oct. 29 tit EDITOR’S NOTE: The following art remarks made to the Hastings Kiwanis Club bv its new president, John Fehsenfeld, who took his office Oct. 1: helm. Next week, we formally swear in. perhaps at. our new leadership. Our Lt. Governor. Roger Dykhuis. will be with us next week to FREE Pumpkin with every purchase. • COFFEE • CIDER • KAY'S FAMOUS COOKIES do the honors. Today, 1 would like to share a few thoughts with you about our club. Il is our club, we all subscribe to the same by-laws, as members around our globe. But more important, we should live by our purpose, the objectives of Kiwanis. The six objectives of Kiwanis Inter­ DOOR PRIZES! 10% OFF ... All Carpet and Linoleum — Special Orders — iV Custom ? Interiors M-T 9-5:30; Fri. 9-8; Sat. 9-4 Continuing the tradition of... "Prettiest Homes in Town by George H. Broun” national are: 1. "To give primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than the material values of life." At our meetings, let’s make an extra ef­ fort to greet each other each week. Make an effort to compliment a fellow member, tell him or her wc are glad they are here. Ask them how things arc going. Let’s give special attention and emphasis to our songs, pledge and invocation. These will help us focus on our great club and the wonderful country we share. One of our Presidential candidates com­ ments on his family’s recent immigrant status, but all of us or our ancestors came for the same freedoms and opportunities. Kiwanis is one of these special benefits. 2. The second object is ”to encourage the citizenship.” A few years ago our country celebrated its 200th birthday, and are now basking on the celebration of 200 years of our Constitution. Around our world - but only in free nations - Kiwanis thrives. We have the opportunity to vote on our leaders, way of government and to change things in a secret ballot. We can vote intelligently on school millages this month, and on state bond issues next month. We can vote for the candidates of our choice at local, state and national levels on November 8. 5. “To provide through Kiwanis Clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities.” Each of us can reach out and touch a fellow Kiwanian, help those who need us and make Hastings and Barry County a bet­ ter place. We can do these things in our neighborhoods, at work, in our churches, and in our associations, and clubs. Kiwanis is a special club. Attention Area Businesses! 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Division 14 d Jzh“ president. 6. “To cooperate in creating and maintain­ ing that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism and good will." Isn't this a great object. Wow! Our youth need us to be models, leaders, ex­ amples. We need each other to strengthen and support us in our efforts and interests. I hope during this year we all can grow and become just a little stronger in our knowledge, and our support of the objects of Kiwanis International. Changes come hard. Sometimes it hurts and is painful. But often it is beneficial also. Like a sail boat, we change by small degrees. And we sometimes track back and forth. I hope we will all try to reflect on our great Kiwanian heritage. There is a phrase “Little things mean a lot.” A smile, a handshake, a thoughtful deed, a ample action. Let's share some of ourselves, our Kiwanis symbols and actions. Our lapel pin is distinctive, symbolic and lets people know we are members. Plan to wear it at times other than at meetings. Reflect upon it, and the benefits it represents. Our Kiwanis magazine has a lot to offer us. Take some time to browse through it. Read the humor, a column or an article, share it with a friend. Get permission to leave it at a doctor's office, barber shop or public waiting area. Or take it along when you know you will have to wait and look through it. Keep your objects of Kiwanis plaque out on your desk, dresser or table. Review and reflection on these great thoughts will en­ courage us to share them with potential members. All living things need to be fed or renewed. That’s why we breathe and eat and have children. Our club has lost about 25 percent of its members this past year. This year we may 16sc other members. To Stay vital, to cany out our mission, we will need others to share the work and responsibilities. If we are to be successful we need to work at the travel scries, the peanut brittle making and sales. Many persons in our community depend upon us. Our youth, our senior citizens, others with special needs. If Kiwanis is important to you. share the op­ portunity with a friend, neighbor or person at work. Let’s all try to think of a person who we believe would like to share Kiwanis. This year the Kiwanis Major Emphasis Pro­ gram is “Achiever by Believing." Kiwanis clubs worldwide are urged to implement new Hastings^ 20% Off Kiwanis Club presents... WINTER COATS 25% Off CORDUROY PLAIN and PLEATED PANT now *14.99 OXFORD WORLD TRS.VEL SERIES SHIRTS Regular S25.00 now $19.99 featuring ... PLAID FLANNEL SHIRTS now STEVE GONSER s11.99 COSTA RICA "Gem of the Americas" ALL fancy stripe nOPCCt SMIDT now ’14.99 iiday, Oct. 21 • 7 p.m. SWEATERS I HIGAN ! and Kiwanis International. 4. “To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive and serviceable ANNIVERSARY DRESS SHIRTS TINGS daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships." We are fortunate our founders listed this as an object. Today many younger persons have never heard of it and some of us may have put it on the back burner. “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you." Extend friendship, good manners, thoughtfulness to each other in the club and to the persons we work with and live with. 3. “To promote the adoption and the ap­ plication of higher social, business, and pro­ fessional standards." This is also a truly great objective. Yet it is so basic and one which is essential to each of us, our nation, our world 20% Off service projects to benefit underprivileged children. President Gene R. Overholt states. “Our clubs will do far more for our communities as well, thanks to our belief, if wc invest ourselves in club projects. The greatest ser­ vice we can give our communities is to carry this message to young people.” Wc Kiwanians should draw upon our belief in positive attitudes, belief in ourselves, and belief in each other as partners who can ac­ complish difficult tasks. Whatever we can conceive - we can achieve. T. E. Laurence in a poem stated: All men dream; but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds Awake to find that it mas vanity; But the dreamers of day are dangerous men. That they may act their dreams with open eyes to make it possible. In conclusion. I would like to quote from Shaw’s “Man and Superman:” This is the true joy in life, the being usedfin a purpose 'ecognized by yourself as a mighty one; rhe being a force of nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. I want to be thoroughly used up when I dle, for the harder I work the more I live, I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no "brief can­ dle "tome. It is a sort ofsplendid torch which I have got hold offor the moment, and / want to make it bum as brightly as possible before handing it on to juture generations. Thank you. Dentist’s hearing postponed for fifth time byleW Kaczmarczyk A sixth try to hold preliminary exam for a former Hastings dentist charged with practic­ ing without a license has been scheduled for Oct. 31. „ u. u The case against Kevin M. Burnett, which has been pending for over two months, was delayed Monday at the request of defense at­ torney Charles Stiles Stiles, of Lansing, requested the fifth ad­ journment because he would be occupied with another trial Monday in Eaton County. Stiles was appointed at public expense by the court last month to represent Burnett. District Court Judge Gary Holman, who has presided over each of the five requests for adjournment thus far, expressed annoyance Monday with the delays. “1 might express a bit of displeasure over being held hostage with counsel that habitual­ ly doesn’t appear," he said, holman, however, said he recognized the necessity of the request and granted the adjournment. ’ Burnett. 36. was arrested Aug. 9 al his Hastings office on charges that he continued to practice dentistry after his license was suspended by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulation in April. A preliminary exam originally was schedul­ ed in August, but it was adjourned because of conflicts with other pending cases Burnett had in Kent County Circuit Court. Two hearings then were adjourned in September. One was at the request of Burnett, who asked for a court-appointed attorney. The fourth adjournment, on Sept. 26, was requested by Stiles, who told the court he had just been assigned to the case and had yet to receive the police reports on the matter. Stiles also told the court that the uniqueness of the charge would require additional preparation to defend Burnett. In August. Burnett waved his right to have a preliminary exam held within two weeks of 2nd TIE *1.00 Buy one at the reg. price, and get the 2nd tor S1.00 - ALL his arrest. . Burnett’s dentistry license was suspended in April after ih-cc charges of obtaining prescription drugs by fraud were filed earlier JEANS ’5.00 Off Costa Rica has so much to sharel Experience the hospital­ ity of the Costa Rican people. Visit the capital city of San Jose and tour the National Theatre. Admire the rugged beauty of the Poas and Irazu volcanos. Enjoy Costa Rican cooking. Get acquainted with hard-working fanners. Explore the l/onteverde Cloud Forest. Ta<e the Jungle Train from San Jose to Puerto Limon and prepare tor exotic wildlife and a hundred shades of green. Experience the unique charm and beauty of COSTA RICA: STORE HOURS: Mon. Sat. 9-5:30 Wed. & Fri. 'til 8 p.m. Closed Sundays 130 E.^ State Street Hastings, Mich. * w Steve Steward Bill Dreyer ftopridors FREE GIFT WRAP FREE COFFEE Anniversary Sale from Oct. 20 to Nov. 5 HASTINGS CENTRAL AUDITORIUM 5SSie at the door $^50 . (tinfl, •dmiuion) . . . ontyi this year in Kent County. Michigan State Police from the Diversion Investigation Ur.it in Lansing have charged Burnett with writing prescriptions for drugs in the names of pttients, friends and acquain­ tances, phoning them into a pharmacy and picking them up posing as the person. Burnett pleaded guilty Sept. 21 to one of the prescription charges in Kent County. He is awaiting sentencing on that charge. He remains free on a SI.000 personal recognizance bond. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 20, 1988 — Page 13 Vermontville man arrested in shooting death of Nashville resident Oct. 6 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A 24-ycar-old Vermontville man is being held in the Barry County Jail today on an open murder charge for the Oct. 6 shooting death of Nashville man. Yet despite the Monday arrest of Dennis C. Harwcxxl Jr., police said Wednesday they do not know why Harwood may have taken the life of his friend. Jack W. Main Jr. “It's strange, and it’s very difficult to ex­ plain." said Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koctje. •‘These guys were friends, they were both 24 years old. they had shared an apartment and they went to school together. “Wc have not been able to establish and do not anticipate establishing a motive of any kind." Koetje said. Three people, including Main and Har­ wood. were present at Main's 110 Main St. home when Main was killed instantly by a 20-gauge shotgun blast to the head. The inci­ dent initially was thought to have been a suicide, but authorities said this week they believe the death was a homicide. Officials at first had approached the case as a suicide because Main had threatened to kill himself in the past. Koetje said. "He had been threatening to commit suicide. He had threatened to commit suicide in the past before Oct. 6.” Koetje said. “He certainly had been thinking about it." Despite the difficulties of committing suicide with a shotgun, Koetje said Main was tall enough and had arms long enough to kill himself with the shotgun. But the question of homicide remained an open possibility. "Any time a life is taken, a murder is a possibility," Koetje said. Koetje and Barry County Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott, who assisted in the investiga­ tion, were hampered in making their initial in­ quiries. which led to a delay in charging Har­ wood, Koetje said. "It took time to complete." he said. "It took time to complete because there was some deception." Koetje said he was unsure about the cir­ cumstances leading up to the shooting, but authorities believe alcohol played an impor­ tant role in the death. "Alcohol was definitely a factor, and we were aware of that from the beginning." he said. On Monday Koetje took his findings to the prosecutor’s office, which authorized the war­ rant charging Harwood with the murder. A domestic dispute may have been a con­ tributing factor, but Koetje declined to speculate on the reason for the shooting. "It’s a very unusual case." Koetje said. "I'm not saying it wasn't deliberate. I'm say­ ing there was no motive — I think that’s pretty self-evident. "I think Mr. Harwood has a great deal of remorse. He told me that," Koetje said. "He feels he lost a good friend." Political Forum (Cont. from page 1) involvement in the matter. Dean, who has been linked to the Algonquin Lake Association, abstained from the vote on the sale, but he proposed it to the commission. Smith contended. Paul Kiel, rhe only Democrat on the board, who is seeking re-election from the Sixth District for a sixth term, was asked how he could resolve his "yes" vole on that sale while his party opposes it. He responded by saying that, "From what I know about the Algonquin Lake property and its buildings, they’re worthless... Does register of deeds and clerk offices should be merged. In his opening statement, Dwyer said, "I want to be the last register of deeds in Barry County... We don’t need an elected executive over a two-person department." Dwyer, who said neighboring counties such as Allegan, Kent, Kalamazoo, Calhoun and Eaton have gone to merging the offices, contended the move will save the county area to drown or get hurt in a building. Algonquin Lake (Association) was going to money. Schondelmayer disagreed, saying there take over that liability." Kiel said the matter still is in committee would be no dollar savings and it wouldn’t and the sale has not taken place. The land will be measured and a report is due back fromthe committee. "Let’s understand that we’re not trying to get rid of 4-H, we need 4-H badly," he said. Kiel’s opponent. Republican Ethel Boze, was unable to attend the forum because of an illness in the family. jak attempted to handcuff him, Gibson resisted and police had to restrain him and force him into the police cruiser, Morse said. Once inside, Gibson began yelling and kicking the window dividing the front and rear scats. Morse said. The officer lied his feet together, and he began hitting the glass with his face. At the Barry County Jail. Gibson refused to get out of the car and had to be removed by the officers. He was lodged in the jail on the two charges. The woman and boy were not hurt in the at­ tack. police said. Convicted in 1986 of attempted breaking and entering of an unoccupied building, Gib­ son was arrested for violating his curfew in February. He was sentenced in April to 10 months in jail with credit for 5‘Zj months previously served. Something’s ‘fishy’ about 4-H camp sale To the editor: I read the article in last week’s Banner con­ cerning the proposed sale of the former 4-H camp and I am concerned that many people still are not getting the entire package of infor­ mation concerning this deal. The problem is that the county has entered into a contract to sell the 4-H camp for a ridiculously low price without publicly an­ nouncing that the property was for sale. In fact, the property is being sold to the ACLA (Algonquin Community Lake Association) of which Commissioner Richard Dean is a member. If it was not publicly known that the camp was for sale, it stands to reason that only a county insider could know that the propertcould be purchased in the first place. When Mr. Dean said that several real tr-ate firms were contacted to see if there v as any interest in selling the property, what actually happened was that several firms weic con­ tacted to do an appraisal on the camp to deter­ mine the value of the property. They never told these firms that the camp was being of­ fered for sale, but that it might be offered for sale sometime in the future. In my recent conversations with several people in the real estate business, they have told me that they do not give priority to parcels that may be for sale in the future, they concern themselves with property being sold now. They also have conveyed the idea that al the time that they were asked to do this ap­ praisal on the 4-H camp property, it appeared to them that the county simply wanted a free appraisal done. I also have real concerns about the state­ ment that the commissioners issued, saying that they tried on several different occasions to set up a meeting with the 4-H council to discuss the proposal with them. They say they contacted Extension Director Jan Hartough to set up a meeting between the council and themselves. 1 know, as a former 4-H member and cur­ rent 4-H leader, that there is a distinct separa­ tion between extension and 4-H and that neither party must account for the others ac­ tions. Since two of the commissioners said that they personally know the 4-H Council chairperson. Dorothy Royal, and have recent­ Democrat Robert Dwyer, who is challenging incumbent Republican Sandy Schondelmayer for the register of deeds position, provided plenty of controversy with his continued insistence that the anybody realize the liability? All it takes is for one child in that lousy swimming pool Man on probation held in attack on woman, boy A Hastings man on probation was arrested Sunday morning after he entered a house, at­ tacked a woman and a 9-ycar-old boy she was babysitting. Eugene Gibson. 26, was taken into custody on charges of resisting police officers and violating his.probation after the 3 a.m. attack in Hastings. He was arraigned in 56th District Court this week on the charges. Sgt. Cliff Morse of the Hastings Police Department reported Gibson had been drink­ ing when he entered a home in the 400 block of West Apple Street. Witnesses said he grabbed the boy by his chest and shook him. He then began an argu­ ment with the woman and struck her across the face. Police arrived as Gibson was leaving the house and arrested him for violating a term of his probation by being out past midnight. As Morse and Reserve Officer Tom Simun- Harwood, who was arraigned Tuesday, will face preliminary exam Monday in 56th District Court. Bond was set at SlOO.OOOcash or surety. Attorney Dave Tripp of Hastings was ap­ pointed at public expense to represent Har­ wood. of 165 W. First St. Formerly a construction worker employed by several area companies. Main was raised in Nashville and attended Nashville elemen­ tary schools and Maple Valley Junior and Senior High School. The funeral was held Oct. 10 at Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville, and burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Lakeview. promote efficiency. "It won’t save money, I’m convinced of that, and it will reduce services. If we’re overstaffed, let’s cut staff, not combine rat- Sincerely. Michael Smith Hastings Saxon Band receives “I” at Festival elected offices," he said. Cathy Williamson, a member of audience and a commissioner who was defeated in her bid for re-election in the primary last August, pointed out that the county board has the power to merge the offices, not the clerk or register of deeds. "Yes, the commissioners must do it," Dwyer answered, but if he was elected, "you can bet your shirt they’ll do iL" When asked how much money could be saved by the merger, Dwyer said figures from other counties that have made the move SCHOOL BOARD (Cont) down to zero. "We know we can’t go though the year without having breakdowns in equipment," Schoessel said. The Hastings Saxon Marching Band receiv­ ed a first division rating at district band festival Oct. 11. The band was judged in the categories of musical performance, marching, fundamentals, and general effect of the show. "The students can be credited with doing an outstanding performance this year under unusual circumstances," said band director Joe LaJoye. "Due to the shortened school day, the marching band rehearses in two halves during the school day. Students and directors piece the show together once a week on Tuesday evenings,” he said. "The students also gave more of their time to have several other extra full group rehearsals, in­ cluding a Saturday morning rehear™! •’ r •». Joye added. The Hastings band was supported by a large number of fans whe made the trip to Grand­ ville to cheer the band on during their perfor­ mance, he said. ' The band’s next performance will be Fri­ day, Oct. 28, for the parents’ night football game between Hastings and Delton. The Saxons will c ose the marching season when they perform at the annual "Marching Concert," Oct. 30. at 3 p.m., in the high school gymnasium. Admission is free. the district a gift of cabinets, valued at $300. received a grant, provided the group can find The three multi-drawer cabinets and sink rent-free space. Hastings schools, through an "in-kind cabinet can be used for storage and a work table by the schools, said Schoessel. "I doubt that we can ever say thank you too many times," said Trustee Michael Anton, regarding the gifts, which he says the district seems to receive "with great regular­ rent, but it wouldn't make them eligible," Schoessel said. But the district will benefit, too, he added. high as projected, the school could have Non-resident students not included in the Fourth Friday count will have to pay in ex­ The Head Start students will participate in the school's lunch program, for which the some extra money. . ......______ _ He said total savings will not be realized cess of $3,000 to attend school in Hastings. The board set its foe for out-of-district elem­ district is reimbursed. The additional income in the lunch program will total abouFir a until the end of the year, and he added that entary students not included in the count at $3,593, and $3,719 for secondary students. day, he added. Funds for custodial services are included in the Head Start grant, which will enable the year could result in some extra funds at the end of the year, he said. For example if the "There is economy in being able to use people effectively," he said. Dwyer also disputed the contention that the merger would simply remove anoffice gasoline expenses for the district are not as from the peoples’ vote. "It doesn’t make them (elected officials) bringing the fund balance up to its original less accountable to the voters. It makes it amount at the beginning of the fiscal year Fees for those included in the Fourth Fri­ (government functioning) easier to control by putting all clerical functions in one place will still be difficult "We’ve pretty much cut the budget to the bare bones so there's really no where else to day count are $843 each at the elementary level, and $968 for secondary students. rather than scattering them around." Shirley Drake, a Democrat who is contribution," will let the program use the empty room in the Annex for a half-day. "Our preference would be .o charge them ity." Even seemingly minor changes during the range from 4 to 8 percent district’s custodians to do extra cleaning, he said. Board President Ann Ainslie abstained cut spending," Schoessel said. "There’s just The annual transportation fee for any non­ resident student is $233. the clerk's post, agreed with the notion that no way we can make up S150,000." He said the district has been trying to Schoessel said those amounts can be pro­ rated, or adjusted to conform with the num­ employment and the Head Start program. The accounting firm of Beene, Garter and the merger would save money. She said it would save on the "major maintain its fund balance at around $400,000 to $500,000, but has had difficulty reaching that amount in recent years. ber of school days attended. Business Manager Nelson Allen said he knows of only one time when a non-resident student used the district’s buses. And in that Co. audited the district and found that ac­ salary" of an elected official while the other jobs are clerical How much would be saved, challenging Republican Nancy Boersma for she said, would depend on the work load. Boersma, who is not an incumbent, but In other business: Some $3,500 worth of gifts from individ­ case, the student had his own transportation from his home to the school boundary where has served as deputy clerk under the retiring clerk, Norval Thaler, was not asked many uals and organizations were received by the board at Monday's meeting. Central Elemen­ questions, but she has expressed opposition to the clerk-register merger. She was asked about reapportionment procedures that will come up in 1991 and said she was involved in that process the last time it was necessary, in 1981. She said she tary's Parent Teachers Organization donated $2,500 to that school, with requests that buses traveled, and took the bus the remain­ der of the distance to school For "humanitarian" and economic reasons, would "try to get redistricting as close to the ly been in personal contact with her, I would like to know why they didn’t take the time to contact her personally when it became ap­ parent that the attempts to set something up through the extension office was not productive. I don’t mean to sound like I’m putting the blame on Jan. because 1 know how busy she and her staff in the extension office are. When Mr. Dean claims that he did not make the contacts to sell the camp, and that he abs­ tained from voting on this issue, I would like to slate that this is true. But what is being left out is that he indeed was one of the select few from the Lake Association who opted to send their association representative to the county with their proposal. Dean also fails to mention that someone on the county board of commis­ sioners applied pressure to the other commis­ sion members to vote to accept the proposal as it was presented to the full board from the finance committee, of which he is the chairperson. This is not a simple accusation, but true. This statement was verified at the meeting held Tuesday evening, Oct. 4. in the commissioners room. When your article stated that the Barry Democratic Committee was ready to join 4-H in a suit to stop this sale. I would like to note that what actually happened was that the com­ mittee moved to support a taxpayer move to join in a suit either in conjunction with 4-H or as a separate party. They were not going to take legal action on their own as the County Democratic Committee. As was stated by Robert Dwyer in the arti­ cle written last week, the 4-H is not the only loser in this proposed sale. The taxpayers also stand to lose a great deal. The taxpayers (county) are joint owners of this property. With the county officials continually com­ plaining of being short on funds, it would seem logical that they too should have been concerned about maximizing the profit that the county could reap from the sale of this property. As one gentleman stated, in no uncertain terms at the meeting on Oct. 4, “1 smell a The Hastings High School Marching Band received a Division 1 rating In the recent Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association's District 10 marching festival. The band Is led by drum majors Tom DeVault (third from left), David Pillars, and Nancy Vitale (absent), and flag captains Mindy Cotant (left) and Iva Vaughn. one-man, one-vote" concept as possible. Drake acknowledged she didn't have much experience on reapportionment, but would seek opinions and suggestions from state $1,500 be used to purchase new library books, $750 go toward funding for enrich­ The Hastings Head Start program has Education program, donated a 21-piece set of the "Book of Knowledge" encyclopedia, val­ ued at $350, to be used in the adult education unbiased and with leadership and cooperation, these problems can be ironed CUL" Smith added another criticism for the county board with its recent approval of a new labor contract with county employees. The pact ties their wage raises to increases in the state equalized valuation (SEV) of property values. Noting that SEV is determined by county employees, he said that those employees could receive peer pressure to raise property values to increase salaries. "I would hope that they would do a fair and impartial job," he said, but he contended that the temptation would be there. Smith was criticized by one member of the audience for not attending one commissioners' meeting in the last year, but he said he couldn't because the board meets during the day while he works. He then said that if elected he would propose that the board meet evenings so • working people would have a greater opportunity to attend the sessions. Smith also charged that Dean, "doesn't represent the people of his district" on the county board. He said Dean does not attend township meetings in his district regularly. "The utmost responsibility of a county commissioner is to be in constant contact with township officials and to serve as a liaison between the townships and the county," he said. cannot afford. Hastings currently has one business man­ of the spring Student Art Fair, held for the first time last year, at Fish Hatchery Park, specific about what she saw in Thaler being the problem, but said, "I feel going in mendation would mean hiring more employ­ ees in the business office, which the school ager and three secretaries who also have other duties in the administrative office. The board is eligible to receive fall fend­ Foundation donated $375 to defray the cost problem and identified her as the solution. She said she wasn’t at liberty to be recommendation that different duties be shared amongst several business office em­ ployees. Schoessel said fulfilling that recom­ agreement with the Community Action Ag­ ency of South Central Michigan. That agen­ cy is the parent organization of Head Start, a federal program for low-income pre-school children, which is locally operating in the Hastings Presbyterian Church. and for the 4th grade social studies program counts were "maintained in an appropriate manner." As in past years, the firm made a the board of education approved a facility use ment programs, and $250 be used to buy benches and do landscaping on the school’s playground. The Hastings Education Enrichment officials, if elected. Drake also was asked about her advertisements, which called Thaler the from voting because of conflicts with her ing for its adult education program after meeting three guidelines set by the stale. Those roles mandate that the district develop See SCHOOL BOARD Page 14 conducted at Charlton Park. Vickie Lynd, a student in Hastings Adult learning center. Dr. Lynn McConnell, a local dentist, gave Fink and Evelend spent most of their speaking time talking about their qualifications. Eveland said he has been an attorney in Barry and Eaton counties for 18 years and is a former assistant prosecutor in Eaton County. "I believe that I have a good understanding of people who come before circuit judges because I’ve been there (in court)," he said. "One thing a judge must do, above all else, is foster respect for the law." Fink cited his experience in criminal law in the military and many years in civil law. He added that his civic commitment includes being a trustee on the board of directors at Olivet College. "Your counties (Barry and Eaton) are going through significant changes, and those changes are reflected in what comes before the courts," Fink said. At the end of the evening, though none of the candidates openly claimed victory in the forum, the AAUW claimed victory in simply having it happen. ■ CORRECTION • Because of incorrect information provided to the Banner. Barbara Hayes, of Freeport, was wrongly identified as Barbara Heath in a story in the Oct. 13 edition of the Banner. The Barry County Agricultural Society has authorized the fair board to sell the fairgrounds in Hastings for a minimum $2.2 million FAIRGROUNDS (continued from page 1) kitchen facilities than the current structure so it could be used for receptions and other events besides 4-H activities. Another idea is to tie that proposed building with a walkway to another building that the community could use for home shows and boat shows, etc., Geukes said. “That’s what our thinking is today.” Concerning a new fairgrounds site, Geukes said the fair board wants to build it with ac­ cess to a main trunkline as close to Hastings as possible because Hastings is the county seat. “Wc can’t find anything to fit cur needs in the city.” he said. "We have three or four sites in mind.” “Next spring wc hope to start the ground breaking." he said. The 1989 fair and Fibcrfcst will be held at the current fairgrounds. Tentative proposals call for the the new developers to take their option on the land in September 1989. The 1990 fair would be held at a new site. The current fairgrounds are located on about 28 acres, but a minimum of 80 acres are needed to provide adequate water and sewage facilities, suitable space for events and allow for future growth, he said. The grandstand on the current fairgrounds will be moved to the new site and a cover will be built over it, Geukes said. "We’re still at the stage of trying to come up with something to meet with everyone’s needs." The fair board depends on off-season rental of buildings and grounds to help it pay its bills. So Geukes said it is hoped that the new facilities, such as a place for winter storage of recreational vehicles, will be designed for more use throughout the year to help generate income. In addition to Geukes. the agricultural society elected other officers at its recent meeting. Jim Augustine was named vice president, Shirley Drake, secretary; and Lucy Mater, treasurer. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 20, 1988 CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 LOST IN TYDEN PARK pair 945 9457 Cr^^°n * ,Me*' FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Shirley._____________________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 FREE TO GOOD HOME ONLY: female black lab. AU shots and spade. Needs room to roam and children. 945-2975 after 6 p.m. FOR SALE: one coffee table, one end table, two davenports, two stereos, two sitting chairs. Call 948-8507 after 5:00 pun. PIANO FOR SALE. Wanted: responsible party to take on small monthly payments on piano. See locally. Call Manager al 618-234-1306 anytime. Real I stale Hein Wauled ESPECIALLY NICE 2 bedroom ranch home for sale in Hastings. Many extras. Quiet neighborhood. Phone 948-2463 or 948-4879. No realtors please. APPLICATIONS FOR PART-TIME Bartender now being taken. Call 945-5284, ask for office.__________________ Miscellaneous 1000 SUNBEDS-TONING TABLESSunal-WOLFF Tanning Beds. SlenderQuest Passive Exercisers. Call for FREE Color Catalogue. Save to 50%. 1-800-228-6292. UNLIMITED FREE KODAK FILM, plus free 35 mm camera, with warranty. Call loll free, 1-800-433-6312 (24 hours). WISH TO EXCHANGE fami­ ly history on following Barry County families: Barlow, Otis, Blake, Swart, Zimmerman, Van Syckle, Demond and Carpenter. Recent information needed tool Contact Nathon Barlow, Star Route 2, Box 359, Rison, Arkan­ sas 71665. ( inninunilv Help FOR RENT cottage by Crooked Lake, close to Delton, 1 large bedroom, living and kitchen and full bath, older couple preferred, no children. Please call after 7 p.m. 6234172.______________ FOR RENT: Small furnished apartment in Hastings. Adults only. Call 795^7289 or 945-4366 LARGE MOVING SALE: sofa bed, davenport, cot, baby bed, comer curio, large oval braided rug. table lamps, buffet, freezer, picnic table, lawn mower and much more. 20th, 21 st, 22nd, 1094 Ogimas, 9 to 5. \ nines THE ALGONQUIN LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIA­ TION (ALCA) will have its Fall Gen. Membership meeting on Tucr, Oct 25, 1988, K. of C. Hall, 7:30p.m. on W. State Rd. Items on the agenda include, election of officers and board members for 1989, weed control and other lake activities. All lake residents are invited. II anted SECRETARY, part time, 8-3 weekdays. Typing, filing, phone reception and ordering. Send replys to Corporate A Scrivces, P.O. Box 34 Sunfield, Ml. 48890. SECRETARY part-time, general office skills required. Please send handwritten resume to PO Box 107, Cloverdale, MI 49035.______________________ SPRAY PAINTERS needed for mask spray painting of plastic automotive parts. Wages start at $6.30 per hour plus bonus and full benefit package. Please apply between 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. or 1 pjn. and 4:30 p.m. at Lacks Industries, 3500 Raleigh, Kentwood, Michigan, off 36th SL, between Kraft and Patterson. SERVICE DIRECTORY BABYSITTER WANTED: Mature, responsible, non smok­ ing woman over age 30 to occa­ sionally babysit for 2 children ages 4 & 1 in my home; Some occasional over nights; Must have own Iransportaion. Call 945-5578.___________________ BUY GOVERNMENT siezed and surplus vehicles from $100. Fords, Chcvys, Corvettes, etc. For info call (213) 925-9906 ext 1893_______________________ EXPERIENCED WAITRES­ SES WANTED: Please apply in person at Bob's Grill and Restaurant, 139 E. Court St., Hastings.___________________ GET PAID for reading books! $100 per title. Write PASE-B4248, 161 S. Lincoln­ way, N. Aurora, IL 60542 GIRLS WANTED: 9-19 from Barry County and surrounding areas to compete for the titles of Miss Pre-Teen, Miss Jr. Teen and Miss Teen Grand Rapids. Thousands of dollars in prizes including a trip to the Nationals in Orlando, Honda. For more 1-800-345-2330. HELP WANTED: for a line cook, swing shift. Call 374-7533 ask for Ray.________________ HIRING! Government jobs your area. $15,000 - $68,000. Call (602) 838-8885. Ext 3460. LIKE TO WORK in construc­ tion? We have several openings in new unit Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, and electricians, no experience necessary. We pay you while you learn. Call 616-731-5520 or if long distance 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard. PACKERS - needed for inspecting and packing plastic automotive parts. Wages start at $5.75 per hour plus bonus and full benefit package. Please apply between 8 a.m. and 1130 Lacki Industries, 3500 Raleigh, Kentwood, Michigan, off 36th St-, between Kraft and Patterson. PART-TIME BUS DRIVING JOBS available. Must have good driving record and enjoy working with the public. Apply Police seeking attacker in pair of assault cases Police are seeking help from the public in identifying an unknown man wanted for two recent assaults in Hastings and Middleville. Authorities believe the same man may be responsible for a sexual assault Oct. 5 in the 100 block of West Center Street in Hastings, as well as for a Sept. 13 attack on Main Street in Middleville. The October sexual assault left the 41-yearold victim with bruises and scratches, but the victim in the Middleville attack suffered a minor cut to her face after she was slashed with a knife. Hastings Police Investigator Michael Leedy said the descriptions furnished by the two female victims are virtually identical. “Both of them said he smelled like a sewer. He stunk really bad," Leedy said. “Everything except the hat and the goatee, and it's the same guy.” The attacker in both cases is described as medium height to 6-foot tall, with dark, str­ ingy hair and dark eyes. The victim in the October attack said her assailant was wearing a flannel shirt, blue jeans and a hat — possibly a stocking cap. The victim in the earlier incident said the at­ tacker had a small beard and a turquoise ring on his left hand. He also was driving a 1976 black Monte Carlo with a damaged passenger door. Authorities believe the vehicle’s Michigan license plate had a “3“ on it. In the October incident, an employee with the Barry County Health Department told police she was taking trash out to the dump­ ster at 6:30 a.m. when her attacker approach­ ed from behind and struck the back of her neck. He knocked her to the ground, rolled her onto her back and tore her blouse and bra open, police said. Leedy said he did not assault her below the waist. He then ran from the scene. The victim told police she had never seen the man before, and he said nothing during the assault. She suffered bruises on her face and scrat­ ches on both arms and her chest area. In the Sept. 13 attack, a 17-year-old girl was walking along Main Street near Bender Road when the attacker pulled up in his car, said Middleville Police Chief Leo Shoemaker. During the attack, he cut her lightly on the face with a knife before the girl was able to flee the scene. She ran to the Thomapple Kellogg High School, where she called police. Shoemaker said. Leedy and Shoemaker are asking that anyone with information about the attackers contact either the Hastings or Middleville Police Departments. Man’s sentence in sex offense, kidnapping cut in haif A former Delton resident sentenced to prison in 1986 for kidnapping and first-degree criminal sexual conduct had his "Mr. Ellis is certainly a dangerous man Whetstone, said his client has made excellent and certainly should be incarcerated for as progress at Project Rehab in Grand Rapids. Hunt thanked the court for the delayed two-year probationary term, perform 50 hours of community service and pay restitution to be determined later. sentence and for the opportunity to attend the program at the Bullock House in Grand Rapids. and to avoid contact with the victim during his probation. "I feel I need further treatment," Hunt said. Tm willing, and I hope the court requests it." A man arrested in Sepxmber for growing marijuana with his brother at their farm in Orangeville Township pleaded guilty last Judge Deming ordered Hunt to remain at the Bullock House for up to 18 months, week to a reduced charge of possession of marijuana. Mackenzie Smith, 39, pleaded guilty to long as he can," Crowley said. 15-year prison term cut in half Wednesday after the Michigan Court of Appeals ordered the initial sentence reversed. Convicted in a jury trial, Glenn L. Ellis, 52, also was found guilty in April 1986 of having three prior felony convictions. But in remanding the case back to Barry County Circuit Court, the appellate court But Ellis' court-appointed attorney, Ronald Bretz, said his client has improved ruled that two of Ellis' prior felony convictions should be counted as one offense. Consequently, Ellis could not be in the matter. "Victims do have rights," be said. "And in this case, the victim has (said) that he should sentenced as a fourth offender, the court said. Judge Hudson E. Deming, who presided receive the maximum sentence, and I want it over the original trial, re-sentenced Ellis Wednesday to 5 to 7 1/2 yean in prison. He was given credit for 2 1/2 yean already served in prison. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley expressed great displeasure Wednesday with the high court decision to count two of Ellis' prior felonies as one. Although he was convicted of carrying a concealed weapon and assault with intent to murder on the same date in 1973, Crowley said the cases resulted from separate offenses. "They remanded this for re-sentencing as a third offender, although Mr. Ellis has four previous offenses," Crowley said. "Pm getting that off my chest, which has his behavior during his two years in prison. "I disagree that he is a very dangerous individual," Bretz said. "Any inclination he had in that direction has since disappeared." In handing down his sentence, Deming said he was considering the victim's feelings on the record that I am considering the victim's wishes." Ellis also was directed to have vocational training in prison. 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The ramp, constructed of four two-by-fours and three one-by-12s, is three feet wide and three feet tall, Koetje said. The ramp was hinged to be tipped up on one side so that the porch steps could be used, he said. “He may have pulled it over on himself,” Koetje said. “It may have been up, and he may have pulled it over on himself. Derrick was home with his sister and a baby sitter at the time of the accident, Koetje said. His father, who works nights, also was at the home at the time. Koetje said ambulance attendants were un­ sure what caused Derrick to stop breathing because there were no signs of cuts, bruises or other injuries on his body. "There were no witnesses," he said. “We’re not sure exactly what happened, and we may never know.” Phil Horning, a maintenance worker, whose sick leave ran out, was given an extended leave of absence to recover from an injury. Sixth grade teacher Barbara Schnriilw uation. Jo Ellen Owens, a food services worirer at was also given an extended leave of absence to do course work at Michigan State Uni­ versity. Her leave will begin Jan. 3, 1989, and run until the end of the school year. INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Form • Group Health • Business • Retirement • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle ' ~• 1 her resignation to the board after moving out of the community. Bonnie Ehredt was hired to replace her. Other changes in the food services depart­ ment, resulting from the earlier resignation of Carolyn Hare, include the transfers of JoAnn Guernsey and Shirley LaDere to Several high school athletic coaches were appointed for the upcoming sports season, including Dave Furrow, wrestling; Steve Kaiser, freshmen boys basketball; Jack Longstreet, junior varsity boys basketball; Larry Meiendy, assistant coach for wrestling; Northeastern Elementary, reassignment of Marilyn Liszwski to the middle school, and Dennis O'Mara, varsity boys basketball. Coaches appointed at the middle school ■• JIM, JOHN, PAVE., o, 945-3412 include Michael Goggins, wrestling; Spencer Goodyear, eighth grade boys basketball; Connie Karines, cheerleading; and Pat Pur­ giel, seventh grade boys basketball. NURSE AID CLASSES 2-Week Classroom Clinical Certification Course Potential employment upon successful completion. $6.00 cost for class. Classes will start Nov. 7. Limited enrollment. Apply in person before Nov. 3. Thornapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE RD., HASTINGS Judge Stanley Everett of Calhoun County, smoking marijuana when troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post raided the home. adopted by the Michigan Board of Education, the appointment of Beverly Lambka to the middle school. INSURANCE Sine* 1908 Let's work together “ , and keep trash RUIHI from becoming Wednesday to six months in jail on charges A Hastings man who authorities said is making good progress toward kicking his have a retention plan, and develop a student placement program with follow-up and eval­ Pleasantview Elementary School, submitted 945*3387 MECHANICAL SEBV1CE that offense in exchange for the dismissal of more serious charges of delivery of served. marijuana Hunt, of 7110 Bird Road, was fined $500 *) Sentencing for the one-year misdemeanor and ordered to pay $500 in court costs and was se; for Nov. 16 in Barry County Circuit $275 in restitution. Court Richard C. Davidson, 30, was sentenced Testifying Oct 12 before retired visiting police officer and attempted assault with a SCHOOL BOARD (Continued from page 13) BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULf " also was ordered to serve 126 days in jail and was given credit for 126 days previously of attempted resisting and obstructing a Nashville boy still critical after unusual accident A 5-ycar-old Nashville boy remains in critical condition one week later after an unusual accident last Thursday that nearly ended his life. Derrick Carl Warner was home from kindergarten, playing with his 6-year-old sister when he walked out of their home about noon on Oct. 13. Moments later, he was found trapped underneath a 16-foot-long wooden wheelchair ramp leading to the Warners' porch at 310 Sherman St. Arriving police and ambulance workers found Warner had stopped breathing and were unable to find a pulse. Nashville Ambulance transported the boy to Pennock Hospital, where they were able to restore his heartbeat. He was later transferred to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, where he was admitted into the intensive care unit in the pediatrics ward with a closed-head injury, a hospital spokeswoman said this week. But authorities are unsure how Derrick dating from his admission in February. He He was ordered to abstain from alcohol In other court business: certainly been bothersome to me. REAL ESTATE Police are seeking Information about two attackers wanted in assaults in September and October in Hastings and Middleville. The man at left Is wanted by Hastings police In connection with a sexual assault Oct. 5. The man at right Is sought for an armed attack on Sept. 13 In Middleville. Authorities believe the two may be the same person. Anyone who recognizes the men pictured In the above police sketches is asked to con­ tact the Hastings or Middleville Police departments. Those coaching assignments, added Schoessel, are contingent on the success of the pay-for-participation plan. If not enough students sign up and pay fees, some of the athletics could be cancelled, eliminating the need for coaches. Two travel study trips were given final ap­ proval by the board. The Educational Travel Club at the high school will go to Chicago Nov. 19, and the Future Farmers of America Club will be in Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 9 to 12. dangerous weapon. Davidson, of 8188 Milo, Prairieville Township, was arrested in March on charges he attacked his wife, his nephew who was trying to defend the woman, and a police officer called to the scene. Prior to sentencing, Davidson's attorney, Michael McPhillips, objected to the Smith, of 8180 Guernsey Lake Road, and his brother, Jonathon, were arrested Sept. 12 in one of the county's biggest drug arrests of the year. Authorities recovered over 130 plants with an estimated street value of close to $200,000 at full maturity. recommended ooe-year sentence in jail on the grounds that Davidson needs counseling that Smith was remanded to the Barry County Jail to await sentencing. won't be available in jail. "I believe some punishment is in order, And a trial date of Dec. 5 was set last week for Floyd L. Cousins, 28, on charges but I don't believe that one year in the jail without some sort of counseling will serve of delivery and possession of marijuana. Cousins was arrested by Barry County society," McPhillips said. "1 believe Mr. Davidson has a severe emotional disorder. reported Cousins was growing marijuana at Perhaps it isn't entirely obvious by talking with him." Deming ordered Davidson to serve a Sheriffs deputies after an anonymous tipster his home at 7300 Hager Road in Castleton Township. Legal Notices STATI OF MICH IOAN m tm orcuit court for TM COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 85-59801 Honorable Hudson E. Doming COMERICA BANK - BATTLE CREEK formerly known as Security National Bank of Battle Crook, Plaintiff, ALAN E. CHARLES CO., INC., GRAYDON DOSTER d/b/o Doster Lumber Co., , WILLIAM J. SIMPSON. MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK, LEROY E. BLAIR, WILLIAM G. CRAWFORD, WILLIAM C. CRAWFORD ond DELTON LOCOMOTIVE WORKS. INC.. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE ON FORECLOSURE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that pursuant to and consistent with Supplemental Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Circuit Court for the County of Barry on the 31 st day of August, 1988, in favor of Comerica Bank-Batlle Creek. Plaintiff, against the above-referenced Defendants, the Barry County Sheriff shall offer for sole to the highest bidder at Public Auction to be held at the front entrance of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan, on the 10th day of November, 1988 , ol 9:00 o'clock In the forenoon, the following described real estate: Commencing at the Northwest 1/4 Post of Sec­ tion 19, Town 1 North, Range 9 West. Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence South 00* 28" 21“ W. 927.81 feet along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 19; lhence North 88* 27* 15” W. 233.93 feet to the true place of beginn­ ing; lhence South 03* 17’ 42” W. 204.04 feet; thence North 87* 19’ 52” W. 950.81 feet; thence North 00* IO- 55” W. 326.00 feet; thence North 68* 44’ 05” E. 145.66 feet; thence 96.58 feet along the orc of a curve to the right, whose radius Is 239.37 feet, and whose chord bears North 80* 32' E, 97.89 feet; lhence South 87* 40- 05” E. 127.85 feel; lhence con­ tinuing South 87* 40’ 05” E. 129.16 feet; thence 95.15 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, whose radius is 125.35 feet and whose chord boors North 70* 35’ 10” E, 92.88 feet; lhence North 48* 50’ 25” E. 266.64 feet; lhence 98.60 feet along ihe orc of o curve to lhe right, whose radius Is 88.53 feet, and whose chord boors North 80* 44’ 43” E. 93.58 feet; thence along the orc of a curve to lhe right, whose radius is 88.53 feet, and whose chord bears South 35* 26’ 42" W. 93.58 feet: thence South 03* 32’ 25” E. 329.14 feet; thence 54.91 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, whose radius is 1316.31 feet, and whose chord bears South 02* 20* 43" E. 54.90 feet to the true place of beginning. Stoffel ond Stoffel Dated: 9-21-88 By: James J. Stoffel (P38042) Attorneys for Comerica Bank - Battle Creek BUSINESS ADDRESS: 332 East Columbia Avenue. Suite A Battle Creek. Michigan 49015-4411 Phone:(616)962-3545. '(11/4) SPECIAL MEETING 9/22/88, 7:30 p.m. Special Assessment hearing for the 5 year Algonquin Lake Weed Control. All Board Members present as well os Pat Sharpe. Proper notices having been placed In the Hastings Bonner and Hostings Reminder. Assess­ ment roll was presented. Assessment ol $70 per Improved and $15 per unimoroved lot. Resolution by Fuller, supported by Cappon to ap­ prove assessment with all members answering “Ays” to roll call vote. Motion by James, seconded by Palmer approv­ ing three year contract with Weed Patrol. Inc. of Elkhart, Indiana for weed control. Adjournment at 8:40 p.m. REGULAR MEETING 10/5/88, 7:30 p.m. All board members present, 4 residents and Commissioner Candidate M ke Smith. Approved minutes ol 9/7/88 and 9/22/88 meetings unanimously. Computer system for Township discussed at length. Pros. Cons and costs given careful con­ sideration by all members. Was decided to con­ tinue with meeting ond return to subject before adjournment. had been completed. Received and placed on filo Treasurers report by unanimous vote, also Zon. Adm. Hammonds report. Reviewed proposed 1989 budget, to be prepared for November meeting for a public hearing ond adoption. Discussion returned to computer system. Sav­ ings (if any), pay bock years, ease ond quantity and quality of reports from system discussed. Mo­ tion by Bradley, seconded by Palmer, to purchase computer system from Contol Business Systems (with a 90 day satisfaction guarantee). Roll coll vote: Aye: Palmer. James. Bradley. Bedford, Coppon. Edwards, Fuller. Noy; none. Motion carried. Motion by Fuller, seconded by Cappon, to ap­ prove payment of vouchers 4829 thru 4857. General Fund total $6,335.57. Adjournment ot 9:30 p.rr. Respectfully submitted. Phyllis Fuller. Clerk (10/20) Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards Supervisor (10/20) There s lots to do and .see...at HOME! Spend the weekend in Barry County! � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-10-27.pdf bf5c8d34c2da7996bc6a6cc8fd20656c PDF Text Text C-3 Hastings Publ icLibrary 121 S.Church St. Hastings, Ml. 49058 UJLSVdteJ ...wrap Trojan kickers edge^HastiOgs ‘Inmates’visit Hastings schools See Story, Page 5 See Story, Hastings store window broken A downtown Hastings store window was broken over the weekend, but authorities believe no one entered the ‘ building. • An employee al Cinder Pharmacy. 110 W. State St., reported Saturday that a a rear window near the door had been y broken. Hastings Police believe the 616-foot by 8 U-foot window was kicked in between b a.m. and 9 a.m. Saturday morning. The bole in the window was too small to enter the pharmacy, and there were no signs of forced entry. The value of the window is estimated at $400. and the incident remains under investigation. Halloween pranks come a week early Several residents of Prairieville Township awoke Sunday morning to discover Halloween mischief struck a week early. Prairieville Police Chief Tom Pennock said residents reported eight incidents of trees covered with toilet paper and cars sprayed with shaving cream during the night. “It seems Halloween arrived early,’’ Pennock said. Several unlocked cars were covered with shaving cream inside. Others had shaving cream dumped on the exterior. Some residents also found shaving cream inside mailboxes. Pennock Mid tn real damage was done, but several people were rather upset. ' ... ”k was raining so (the shaving cream) didn't get in under the car finish.’’ he said. “But there are some sore people who woke up Sunday and found it.” Leaf nicktin steftoOct31 LoTfiteMI oan ra Huingi. oo Mo«AS. 6rt. 31. C*y cmm will aan*Mdng up leave. they will In the wood wmI. Mtea wort in the Hurt, taath and firw ward, of the chy, reflectively. Traffic stop leads to two arrests A broken headlight and traffic stop for speeding in Hastings early Sunday mornmgquicUy led io two arrests and a drug connscation. Hastings Police patrohnan Jeff Pratt -and reserve officer Tom Simunjak were on patrol Sunday after 2 a. tn . when they spotted a car with a mforiag tedliflN oa Green Street Thm? Mowed ths car, which appsurod to be speeding. for several Note before pulling it over on Emi Stale Street. After questioning the driver aad ask­ ing her to perform a few dexterity tests, police arrested Cheryl E. BfaMtia, 21, of 121 N. High St, Middteiiie. or charges of drunken driving. Police then asked the car’s twu , passengers —one of whom they said had be sought for . be open from 9 to II a.m. Saturday atd from I to 3 p.m. Sunday to allnw citeas to tour the 95-year-oid structure aad hear the casse for argumem why it should be restored nd Those who wur the bulking will also hear about the S1.35 million bond issue tel wfl appear on the Nov. 8 ballot. h> AufM, the county board of corn- authorize the sale of general obligation tax bonds to fond courthouse renovations over a IO-year period. The renovations are expected to cost taxpayers about 0.395 mills the first year, based on the county’s 1988 state equalized value. The SEV continues to rise, commissioners have said. The weekend open house is being sponsored by the Courthouse Preserva­ tion Committee. •Fall back’ one hour Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour Sunday morning, or before you go to sleep Saturday for the annual “time change." Page 13 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Banner THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27. 1988 VOLUME 133, NO. <4 Hastings Police Chief Dan Furniss resigns by David T. Young Hastings Police Chief Daniel Furniss has announced he is resigning to take a position with the Criminal Justice and Law Center at Lansing Community College. Furniss, who has been chief of police in Hastings since Dec. 1, 1986, submitted his resignation to the Hastings City Council Monday night "It is with mixed emotions that I submit my resignation as chief of police," he said in a written statement "This is a tremendous opportunity for me from a personal growth and an economic perspective." Furniss said his resignation will be effective Nov. 18. "I have enjoyed the last two years as chief of police, both professionally and socially," he said in his statement "The City of Hastings is a great community with many fine people. The law enforcement community is good to work with and I have benefitted by the many friendships that I have made." Hastings voters reject millage increase request Furniss came to the city almost two yean ago from Lansing Township, where he served on that police department for 16 yean, eventually rising to the rank of lieutenant He holds a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University, which he received in 1975. About his tenure in Hastings, he said in his statement, "I believe we have made significant progress in the city police department, and this can only be done with competent and motivated personnel." When Furniss leaves, deputy Chief Jerry Sarver will serve as acting chief. "I have placed my confidence in in deputy Chief Jeny Sarver, and he has proven to be a valuable asset to this department," Furniss said. "Jeny is capable of maintaining the department and running the day-to-day operation." The chief said he will work closely with Sarver to ensure a smooth transition. He added that he will be available to assist the Daniel Furniss Hasting* Chtof of Police department on any Issues after his departure. Furniss said his new position will be coordinator for the corrections program at LCC. "From a selfish standpoint, I was very sorry to receive this letter,” said Mayor Mary Lou Gray. "He (Furniss) is responsible for for considerable progress in the department I Sm FURNISS, continued page 12 Thousands in local donations disappear Youth leader jailed in embezzlement by Jeff KaczmarteL A local youth club leader is tn jail today on charges she embezzled up to $2,000 in funds donated by area citizens to open a youth center in Hastings. And thousands more in bad checks have been written on accounts owned by the Hastings Community Just Say No Cub and the Hastings Youth Activities Center, authorities said. Hastings resident Grace Smith was arrested last week in Kalamazoo County on another matter, but authorities from several agencies are charging that she has passed numerous forged checks in Barry and Kalamazoo Counties in the past two months. The rear wat puMaager. Michael P. Mead, 29, of. Baldwin, was arrested on failure to appear in court and for unpaid child support. While aearching the vehicle, police found aa envelope antemag drag MADD panel has captive audience Local youngsters plan to trick or treat for needy Rather than going door-to-door gathering candy for themselves, a handfol of Hastings youngsters will knock on doors Halloween evening, seeking canned goods for the needy. Members of Pathfinders, a youth group in the Hastings Seventh Day Adventist Church, will canvass homes mainly in the Green Street area from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Goods collected in the drive will be used in food baskets that will be distributed for Thanksgiving to needy families in the Hastings area. “It’s always nice to be able to halp other «***w:le,” said Lori Reed, director of the youth 6roup for 10- to 15-year-olds. When you go out and meet the people door-to-door, that’s nice, and to sec the faces of the people when you give them food baskets when they weren't expecting anything.” Reed took over the club this year. Pathfinders is a national organization af­ filiated with the Seventh Day Adventist Church, and the food basket program has been operating since 1972. Reed said she believes this is the first time the canned goods driv* has been in the area. She has six youngsters in her group. Only four will be able to collect Monday evening, but four counselors have volunteered to help. The group set a goal of contacting 100 homes Monday, and said she would be pleas­ ed if that number was met. The donations will be turned over to the church’s Community Services Center, which will put the food baskets together and distribute them for Thanksgiving. Anyone who would like to donate may con­ tact Barb Frye at the center, 945-2361. Sam Read (cantar) and hie brother, Danny, receive canned goods from Vomica Babcock. The locally collected funds had been earmarked by the two community groups to open a permanent youth club in Hastings. The community Just Say No Club is not * J | I connected with the similarly titled * organization run through the Hastings Area Schools. Seven checks totalling just over $1,400 have been collected locally that can be attributed to Smith, Hastings Deputy Police Chief Jeny Sarver said. Another $800 in checks has been collected by the Barry Township Police Department and nearly $3,000 in checks were passed in Kalamzoo County. Police said Smith, who was one of two people authorized to write checks out of the account, has allegedly passed several in which she forged Mike Kelley’s signature, making the check out to herself. Kelley, a leader in the two organizations, said Wednesday he's angry about the deception. "First of all, Pm upset about this," he said. "Pm quite disgusted because I’m the one left to take the brunt in town. Il's an embarasaing situation, and I hope the public will understand Pm not part of this." Kelley, who was the other person authorized to sign checks for the two clubs, said group leaders first realized something was wrong in September when a couple of Sm EMBEZZLEMENT, page 2 f by Kathleen Scott School will continue in its abridged fashion this year in Hastings after voters Monday defeated a 2.812-mill school tax hike by 218 votes. If the increase had passed, it would have resulted in an additional $751,712 for the district, would have reinstated programs previously cut, and would have eliminated the pay-for-participation plan for co-curricular activities. The official count stood at 2,299 “no” votes, and 2,081 “yes” votes, with 20 ballots "spoiled” because they were incorrectly used. Monday's defeat marked the third time this year that voters here turned down a millage increase proposal. This election had the largest voter turnout as well as the biggest margin of difference between “yes" and “no" voters. The March 28 proposal for 4.18 mills was defeated 1,732 to 1,722, while the June 13 proposal for the same amount was turned down 2,168 to 2,100. "Uhink we have come so close before that it’s very difficult to know how to read the community,” said Board of Education Presi­ dent Ann Ainslie. “The ’yes’ faction basically maintained itself. We are a few votes short of where we were in June as far as ’yes’ votbs.” Although she said shq was "disappointed,” she added that she docs not interpret the defeat as the public’s means of penalizing senool children. "I view most of it as (a matter of) an in­ crease in property taxes, period,” she ex­ plained. “I don’t believe that people in this community purposely want to hur. children as far as education. “Free public education is not free. It’s (on­ ly) free to the students. We have to meet the expenses of running the programs.” Besides the additional revenue the increase would have generated, it also would have given the district some financial security if the state’s proposed school tax reform bill is ap­ proved sometime in the future. The bill calls for rolling back property taxes in all the state’s school districts to 28 mills. Each district would then be reimbursed the difference between the 28 mills and what it ac­ tually was levying. The additicnal school funding would be off­ set by a 2 percent state sales tax increase. If the local millage had been approved and the state school tax reform proposal is ac­ cepted. Hastings would be levying 33.708 mills (an additional $962,768), radier than the 30.896 (or $488,470 worth) now levied. The election was held al one of the latest dales possible in order participate in the Dec. 1 tax collection. Revenue generated in any elections held between now and (lie end of the school year can only benefit the 1989-90 school year. “We obviously will have to have another millage election, but we have no plans as to when we’ll hold it." said Ainslie of the need Sm MU LAGE, page 2 Auto parts corporation coming to Lake Odessa? by Shelly Suber A multi-biltion-dollar, multi-national cor­ poration from Canada, known as Magna In­ ternational of America, has announced its in­ tent to locate just outside the village limits of Lake Odessa. “ The automobile parts manufacturer has signed a purchase and sale agreement for 40 acres of land at the comer of Fourth Avenue and Bonanza Road in Odessa Township, to build three industrial plants totaling 440,000 square feet on what they are calling the "Lake Odessa Industrial Campus.” The initial stage of the first plant to be con­ structed has a floor area of about 68,000 square feet, but information on the number of jobs that would be created has not been received. According to Lake Odessa Area Chamber of Commerce President Mark Potter, the cor­ poration has divisions in Canada, Europe and the United States, including Lowell Engineer­ ing in Lowell. “It's big,” said Potter. "Their sales were well over a billion dollars last year.” Company officials are currently in the pro­ cess of gathering local information regarding zoning restrictions, sewer capacities and con­ nection fees, etc., said Lake Odessa Village Manager John French. “It would be a fantastic growth type of thing for the village,” French said. French said the company was attracted to Lake Odessa partially due to the recently upgraded water and sewer systems. "They haven't formally decided to build yet, but they have signed an opton to pur­ chase the land,” French said. “They have been taking a very hard look at this place.” French Mid local officials have been cor­ responding with the corporation on the pro­ posed project for at least six months. “It looks like a fabulous industrial com­ plex,” said French, who possesses blueprints of the project. Potter Mid. “The plan envisions the construction of a municipal road which would be dedicated (deeded) to the township," states a news release regarding (he deal. "The plant also makes provision for a storm water detention pond and employee recreation facilities. It is proposed to extend the municipal water main and sanitary sewage services to the site." French said be does not know when con­ struction would sun but stressed that the pro­ ject is still in the the preliminary stages. "There are still several hurdles that have yet to be crossed," French said. Company officials were unavailable for comment. Delton School Board member resigns post Donald E. Aukerman, a member of the Delton Board of Education for the past five years, has announced his resignation, effec­ tive Wednesday. Delton Superintendent Dr. John Sanders said he received notice from Aukerman that he was stepping down. Sanders said the press of business was the biggest reason for Aukerman’s move. Meanwhile, the school board now must select a replacement within 20 days of when the resignation is made known officially, ac­ cording to state law. Sanders said anyone interested in serving on the board is urged to send a letter to the superintemndent’s office by Monday, Nov. 7. A special board committee, to be appointed by board president Glen T. Weever, will screen and review the applicants and then make a recommendation of a selection by the board's next meeting. Nov. 14. The person selected to the vacant post will have to seek election next June to the final two years of the four-year term, which will expire in 1991. If the board is unable to determine Aukerman's replacement by Nov. 14, the Barry In­ termediate School District will have to do so, according to stale statute. Aukerman first was elected to the board in June 1983 and he was elected to a second term a year ago in June. He served as board vice president in the 1984-85 and 1985-86. Sanders said that when he decided to seek a second term, Aukerman didn’t think his dairy farm business would get in the way of his ability to serve effectively on the school board. “He lost some help and he has been trying to resolve that for some time,” Sanders said. "But recently he felt that his business requires him much more time than he can give to the school district.” �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 27, 1988 EMBEZZLEMENT, continued from page 1 unauthorized checks were cashed and returned by the banks. The accounts were closed in mid-Septembcr, but after several more checks were bounced, club leaders took the matter to the Hastings Police. As recently as last week, Hastings police were still collecting bounced checks written from the clubs* closed accounts to area grocery stores in amounts ranging from $105 to $300. Previously convicted of uttering and publishing, Smith, of East Bond Street, was arrested by police last week after she tried to open a bank account in Kalamazoo, said Hastings Police Investigator Michael Leedy. "She was caught in the act at a Comerica in downtown Kalamazoo trying to open a savings account with a forged check,** Leedy said. One of the conditions of her probation was that she not open an account, Leedy said. The Barry County Prosecutor’s office Wednesday morning issued warrants charging Smith with two counts of uttering and publishing. Each is a maximum 14-year felony offense. Leedy said Kalamazoo authorities will most likely complete their proceedings before Smith is returned to Hastings to face charges here. He added additional charges are likely as authorities continue their investigation. Kelley said he’s not even sure how much money was taken from the accounts before they were closed with only $50 remaining. "She destroyed or lost a lot of the records of the club," he said. "I would say somewhere in the neighborhood of $1,800, $1,900 is gone from the club. There's checks all over." Despite the major setback, Kelley said he hope efforts to establish a youth center will continue. "Pm in the process of turning the Just Say No Club over to some other people," he said. "I feel n$ trust with the community Two Caledonia teens were seriously injured when this Ford compact was broadsided by a full-sized Oldsmobile on M-79. Two Caledonia girls hurt seriously in crash on M-79 _ by Mark LaRose Two Caledonia girls were seriously injured in a two-car collision Tuesday afternoon on M-79. . Authorities said Shawn Michelle Eveland, 17. and Rebecca Rose Cotter, 14, were head­ ed west on M-79 near Barryville Road when Shawn, driving a small Ford compact, pulled over on the shoulder of the road before mak­ ing a U-turn. As Shawn pulled the little orange car back into the westbound lane prior to completing her U-tum, it was struck broadside by a full­ sized 1979 Oldsmobile driven by Janice Mason of Nashville. Eveland and Cotter were both thrown from the car as it careened into the ditch. Barr)' County Sheriff’s Deputies reported that niether of the girls were wearing seat belts. ~ has been shattered with what she’s done. But I still want to keep something going for the youth." South Jefferson STREET NEWS EVENTS 1. Little Bucky’s Birthday — October 30. We celebrate Little Bucky’s birthday this Monday (the 31 st) at Bosley's. The first 100 customers get a free carnation. The drawing for prizes takes place at noon. Be sure to enter this week. Bake the Buck a Birthday Cake and get a $5.00 gift certificate. Sing Happy Birthday to him from our soapbox and get a $3.00 gift certificate, (limit 3) 2. WBCH Homemaker School — October 27. This Thursday the annual Homemaker School goes into session at Central Auditorium. Doors open at 6 p.m. for demonstrations, prizes, fooa and fun you won’t want to miss. Gather your friends and enjoy. Tickets are free at Bosley's on South Jefferson. 3. Millionaire Madness — October 26. The Millionare Madness sale is this Wednesday in Downtown Hastings. Most stores are open un­ til 9 p.m. with costumed clerks offering great bargains and good times. You also get a chance to win $100 dollars in lotto tickets at participating merchants. Join us downtown for the festivities. 4. Halloween — October 31. Treat us to a trick on our soapbox this week and get a $2.00 gift certificate. Say “Trick or Treat" to any Bosley employee and get vine or the other. Carve us a pumpkin to put in our window and get a $2.00 gift certificate. (All ages) J 5. Ugly Pickup Truck Contest — October 29. Park your ugliest pickup on South Jefferson this week so we can get a picture and get a $2.00 gift certificate. If yours is judged the ugliest, you get $3.00 more. (Limit 20) ’ 6. The Berry County Courthouse Preservation Committee is holding open house at the grand old building this Saturday from 9 to 11 and Sunday from 1-3. All are welcome who would like to view the building and hear about the bond issue to renovate it. Becky Goodspeed, storyteller, whl spin her tales next Tuesday evening, November 1st at the Lake Odessa Library. Enjoy 8. The Futuring Committee reveals the results of their survey of Barry County this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Lecture Hall. Anyone can attend this important presentation. 9. Mule Dey — October 26. Last chance. Ride a mule down South Jefferson thia week, hitch him to the tree In front of Bosley’s and get a $25.00 gift certificate and we will give a $100 dollar donation to the Fair Improvement Fund. (Limit 1) 10. TIckets to the Rotary Pancake Supper (November 3) are available at Bosley's on South Jefferson. 11. Fred Heuser, DVM can handle all of your pet's health needs at his office on South Jefferson Street. (Gift ceriiScaloe ere Mted to one pefson per mottfh and, k unto— olhorwiee stated, to those 1t or older.) AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky celebrates Devil's Night (October 30) by having a sale this week. The Buck makes deals with almost anyone to brino **»•: the devilishly great bargains In his ^iciy Reminder ad. 2. Shop our Sentiment Shop selectio i rif Hallo­ ween Cards to send to the tricksters on your list. 3. Enter our Bucky Birthday drawing this week and you may win the prizes listed in our ad. As November approaches, we will be stock­ ing Christmas merchandise at Bosley's. We have ordered our largest ever selection of gifts, cards, fragrances and more for your Christmas shopping. 5. The largest selection of Home Health Care Items In Barry County is at Bosley Pharmacy. Commodes, wheelchairs, walkers, canes and more. 6. Hastings Has it... QUOTE: "There are times when parenthood seems nothing but feeding the mouth that bites you." — Peter DeVries IfQSLEY -phrritircySOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTMQS - MB-34— Because the city’s voting machines, normally used In school elections, were already tied up for the November general election, paper ballots were used. Here, Dorothy McMillan Inserts a ballot used by Dorothy Service. MILLAGE, continued from page 1 for revenue for the next school year. She said the board had not formally discussed »he next election. Approval of a future election does not necessarily mean increased funding for Hastings if the state proposal is approved by voters. “In terms of current legislation for tax reform, it is not going to help us at this point,” she said. "I don’t know if it’s in our best interest to push for it as it is now.” The Citizens for Quality Education will continue with its drive to pressure Lansing for education funding reform, said committee member Patricia Cassell. In an effort launched recently, the group is providing prepared letters for Gov. James Blanchard and selected legislators, in hopes the public's desire for changes at the state level will be known by Michigan leaders. Cassell said the committee has extended its drive to surrounding districts. “The impact could be more widespread than the Hastings community," she said, ad­ ding that the committee has been discussing the possiblity of follow-up letters. The group's main goal is “public education and making sure facts are known to the public; that there's nothing under the table,” i/said Cassell, adding that the committee ! distributed a “tremendous” amount of writI ten material in the recent elections. ' For now, she said the group will continue to *» focus on “the importance of updating (the I public on) what happens at the state level" to < ensure that “ultimate funds are available to । provide a total quality program.” INDIAN BLANKETS Complete Life & ■ Health Coverage ___ DROWNING CREEK RESERVATION Route 2 — BOX 1M Maxton, H.C. 3BM4 964-2069 Bank Creek 3700 Strickland Rd. HYE YEARS OF PROTECTION! Buy now and receive H.E.L.P.* - the Homeowners Extended Labor and Parts Program. 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Shore Dr., were arraigned Wednesday in 56th District Court on charges of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling. A $2,000 cash or surety bond was set in each case. Preliminary exam was scheduled for Monday in district court Pennock said police believe a third person, a juvenile, was Involved in the burglary.. \ Workshop to help reading tutors Those who would like to provide a useful service by volunteering to help adults learn to read through the Barry County Literacy Council program, may sign up for the Tutor Training Workshop that will be held Nov. 2,7 and 9. The sessions will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. on those days in Room B-121 at Hastings High School. All interested people are asked to pre­ register if possible by calling 948-9900. However, pre-registration is not required. The office is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. 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In Home Estimates. itumot The girls were rushed to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Eveland was promptly airlifted to Butter­ worth Hospital in Grand Rapids, where she was admitted to the intensive care unit. Her condition remains critical and she is suffering from severe head and internal injuries. Cotter is recovering at Pennock from head, chest and arm trauma. A hospital official reported Cotter’s condition was satisfactory. Mason sustained minor injuries and sought medical treatment on her own. The three passengers in Mason's vehicle, Lucas Hansen. 16, Roy Howard, 15, and Stacey Picklemar, 25, all of Nashville, were not injured. Although no citations have been issued, and drinking does not appear to have been a con­ tributing factor in the accident, the Barry County Sheriffs Department said the matter is still under investigation. NOTICE Of PUBLIC SALE MICHIGAN STATE POLICE Nov. S, 1988 • 9:00 a.m. Lansing Artillery Training Center (formerly Marshal Street Armory) 300 Elvln Ct., Lansing, Ml -you can see and hoar your Barry County neighbors a* they plan for th* future we'll all share. It happen* In th* Hasting* High School Lecture Hall. Hear the Results Moro than 1500 people made their opinions known by responding to a survey printed In The Reminder on June 21st. Their responses were surprising, interesting, Important. Come and find out if you agree with the majority about what's Important to your future. Get In On the Action Action committees to help build a better Barry County will be formed. You can make your presence felt on one of them. What do you see as the major concern for the future: The Environment? Health? Land Use? Educa­ tion? Government? Economic Development? Contribute YOUR ideas. Speak up for YOUR community or township. Property recovered includes: The following property was recovered or seized in Barry County: 1) One (1) Pioneer Disc Player 2) Two (2) Water Skis These items, plus many more items will be for sale at the auction. Additional items, jeweiiy, etc., will also be auctioned. Coffee and cookies and open discussion after the meeting PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE IN CASH AT TIME OF SALE — DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE BARRY COUNTY FUTURINO COMMITTEE Be There! It’s Up to You! Oct. 27 • 7:30 p.m. • Lecture Hall, Hasting* High School �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 27, 1988 — Page 3 Appointed officials win pay hikes, bonuses in county Officer Wenger leaves Middleville police force by Jean Gallup The Village of Middleville has named part-time police officer James Ayers as replacement for previously suspended officei Joseph Wenger after Wenger and the village council agreed on an undisclosed financial settlement in return for the termination of his employment. Duane Thatcher, village president, said, "I think that under the circumstances, it was a fair and equitable agreement for both parties. Wenger has acknowledged that he received a check from the village and had handed in his signed resignation before the Oct. 25 village council meeting. "To me it (the settlement) was the only alternative. I didn’t want to sue Middleville; the people of Middleville have been good to me," said Wenger. "I was suprised when I was ousted from my job, but...." Ayers, who has been working on the force since September 1985 was called "a good addition to the department" by Police Chief Six Barry County apppinted officials will receive 4 percent pay raises beginning Jan. 1. 1989. The county board of commissioners ap­ proved the salary hikes Tuesday, along with a $350 bonus for each of the appointed officials because they did not receive salary increases in 1988. Those receiving raises were Barbara For­ man, abstractor; Mike Keeler, Friend of the Court; Katherine Sunior, district court ad­ ministrator; Linda Anderson, planning direc­ tor; Barbara Moss, equalization director; and Judy Peterson, county coordinator. Moss will receive a $290 bonus rather than $350 because she has worked for the county less than a year, said Commissioner Carolyn Coleman, chair of the board’s personnel committee. Robert Nida, juvenile court administrator, is not listed on the pay raise schedule because the personnel committee has not had an op­ portunity to talk to Probate Court Judge Richard Shaw, she said. The board also approved increasing life in­ surance coverage from $9,000 to $25,000, ef­ fective Jan. I, 1989 for the abstractor, friend of the court, district court administrator, juvenile court administrator, planning direc­ tor and equalization director. Starting Jan. 1, 1989, the 2 percent Louis Shoemaker. Because of his longevity and experience with the police department, the safety committee recommended Ayers’ pay level be at step two, which is $7.87 an hour. He also will be considered hired retroactive to Oct. 1. The amount of the settlement between Wenger and the village does not have to be make public because of an exemption in the Freedom of Information Act, according to an attorney in the Freedom of Information Act division of the Michigan State Attorney General's office. Wenger was suspended from the force without pay last March when he was arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct He was acquitted of the charges after a two-day jury trial in Kent County Circuit Court in July, and has had several conversations .’nd two closed-door meetings with the council since that time. Depression, alcohol and gun lead to shooting death by Jeff Kaczmarczyk The night of his death. Jack Main Jr. was angry and depressed. His wife had left him, taking their one-yearold daughter with her. He had been seeing a girl and had fought with her that same evening he and his roommates sat down to have a few drinks at the apartment they shared on Main Street. After several hours of drinks. Main. 24. began to talk of suicide. His friend. Dennis Harwood Jr., offered to help. The trio sat on a bed, Main on the right with the barrel of a 20-gaugc shotgun in his mouth. Harwood on the left, with his finger on the trigger. In the middle, with the barrel suspended over his lap. sat Dean Myers. As Myers, 19. told his story to The Grand Rapids Press last week. Harwixxi said. “Let me do it." Main replied, "Go ahead." There was a pause. The gun exploded, and Main was dead. Harwood. 24. was arraigned Oct. 18 in 56th District Court on an open charge of murder for the Oct. 6 shooting. His preliminary exam, originally set for Monday, was rescheduled for Nov. 7. Police authorities remain unsure why Har­ wood may have taken the life of his friend or agreed to help with the suicide. “It’s strange, and it’s very difficult to ex­ plain," said Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koctje. "These guys were friends, they were both 24 years old, they had shared an apartment and they went to school together. “We have not been able to establish and do not anticipate establishing a motive of any kind," Koetje said. Despite talking about the event in great detail with The Press last week. Myers refus­ ed to discuss the case further this week until after Harwood's preliminary exam on Nov. 7. "After the hearing," he said Monday. "Koetje told me I shouldn’t have jspoken with reporters). After the hearing i’H tell you anything." Accused drug dealer caught speeding, drugs confiscated Main. Harwood and Myers were present at the 110 Main St. home when Main was killed instantly by a 20-gauge shotgun blast to the head. The incident initially was thought to have been a suicide, but authorities later determined the death to be a homicide, in part because Main had threatened to kill himself before. Koetje said. "He had been threatening to commit suicide. He had threatened to commit suicide in the past before Oct. 6.” Koetje said. “He certainly had been thinking about it." But Main’s mother was quoted last week as saying she knew her son had a drinking pro­ blem and had been talking about suicide. She did not believe, however, he asked his friend to help him kill himself. “If he wanted to do it that bad, he would have done it himself. He never put it in my mind that he would do it with an audience," Linda Snyder said. “It doesn’t sound like he had it on his mind. 1 don’t think I’ll ever buy it." Koetje and Barry County Detective Sgt. Ken D»cMott. who assisted in the investiga­ tion. were hampered in making their initial in­ quiries. which led to a delay in charging Har­ wood. Koetje said. “It took time to complete." he said. “It took time to complete because there was some deception." The deception refers to reports that Har­ wood told family members he was trying to stop Main from killing himself when the gun went off. Koetje said he was unsure about the cir­ cumstances leading up to the shooting, but authorities believe alcohol played an impor­ tant role in the death. Harwood, of 165 W. First St., Vermont­ ville. remains lodged in the Barry County Jail. Bond was set at $100,000 cash or surety, and attorney Dave Tripp of Hastings was ap­ pointed at public expense to represent him. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Hastings firefighters battle a blaze that destroyed a mobile home Thurs­ day afternoon in Irving Township. No one was injured in the blaze, but the home was pronounced a total loss after the fire. Fire destroys trailer in Irving Township A defective toaster sparked a fire last week that caused $15,000 in damages and losses to a mobile home in Irving Township. Insurance adjusters declared the home at 4777 Irving Road to be a total loss after the Thursday afternoon fire. The home’s owner. Ted DeMott, had left the home shortly before the blaze was reported by neighbors at 2:11 p.m. Seven firemen and three trucks from the Hayings Fire Department responded to the call..* A fireman from Woodland, who was passing by at the time, stopped to assist Hastings firefighters. ■ Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan Change wording to read: Appeals of decisions by the Planning Commis­ sion or the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be made to Circuit Court. This Ordinance was adopted Tuesday, October 11, 1988 to be effective immediately. A copy of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment may be viewed by contacting the Hope Township Clerk on Wednesdays during normal business hours at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. Wall Lk. Rd. M-43, telephone 948-2464, or at the office of the Barry County Clerk. SHIRLEY R. CASE, Hope Township Clerk • NOTICE • HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Hastings Charter Township Meet­ ings will be held at the location 885 River Road. Phone 948-9690. Juanita A. Slocum, Township Clerk Phone 948-8662 Ask about ordering our special, customized Holiday Portrait Greeting Cards. >---------------------- —-------------------- k Meijer Community Party Nov. 15th • 11:45 23 Portraits For Only SMJ5 choose one 8x10. two 5x7s JqvI and 8 matching wallet portraits from r one pose in the original portrait envelope PLUS 12 Friendship Prints. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Lunch 2:00-3:00 Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch 1:00-2:00 at the Leason Sharpe Hall S1 95 Siting fee plus $1 for each additional subject Certain restrictions may apply Friendsh p Prrts pose our le lection Ptytraits wiMDe returned in 2-3 weeks Oder valid with this ad Z_Z|)(\V7 PORTRAITS I I I /a\\ /® FROM JCPenney Where little smiles TICKETS ARE $3.50 Includes lunch, games and prizes. ■ | I Warren Reynolds as ... GUEST MC Sponsored by Pennock Hospital Auxiliary Board become lasting treasures Downtown Hastings '*"■ To: Residents and Property Owners of Hope Township; and any other Interested persons. Published under Section 11 of P.A. 184 of 1943, as amended. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a regularly scheduled Board Meeting held on the 11th day of October 1988, an Amendment to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance was adopted which provides for (1) Elimination of the Township Board in Appeals of decisions process Article III. Sec. 3.4 paragraph 2, page 6 of the Zoning Ordinance. We’ll only be in town a few days. So circle your calendars now! Then come in for the perfect holiday gift­ professional, high quality portraits. HOURS: 1 The blaze was under control within five minutes of arriving on the scene, said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris. No one was in the home, and no injuries were reported, Caris said. Detective Sgt. John Kalman, of the Michigan State Police Fire Marshall's office, who was summoned to investigate the fire, determined a toaster in the kitchen had malfunctioned, causing the blaze to break out. The 12-foot by 50-foot Marlette trailer had sheen built in 1965. NOTICE of ADOPTION of ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT lotown and so are we! Tuesday-Saturday November 1 thru 5 employee retirement plan contribution will be eliminated for the previously mentioned ap­ pointed officials and the civil defense direc­ tor. Larry Hollenbeck; first deputy clerk in the county clerk’s office, Debbie Baker; Cir­ cuit Court Judge Richard Shuster and whoever is elected to fill the vacancy of retir­ ing Circuit Judge Hudson Deming; and District Court Judge Gary Holman. Commissioners also approved a salary in­ crease for Baker. Her raise will be the same as negotiated with the County Courthouse Employees Association, including a $275 payment equated to the hours worked from Jan. 1. 1988 through Sept. 24. Baker is con­ sidered to be "a confidential employee" and is not a member of the association. In addition, the abstractor, friend of the court, district court administrator, juvenile court administrator, planning director, equalization director, county coordinator, civil defense director and first deputy clerk will be eligible to receive a payment of $50 per month if they decide not to receive Blue Cross/Bluc Shield coverage from the county. Those positions also will have a S25O cap on the amount per month that the county will pay for health insurance, effective April 1. 1989. Amounts in excess of $250 will be split 50-50 between the county and the employee. 1200 | MSU expert to talk about survey Oct. 27 Joel R. Lichty. from the resource development depart­ ment of Michigan State University, will speak in the Hastings High School Lecture Hall on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m. His remarks will be part of a program arranged by the Barry County Futuring Com­ mittee. They will be preceded by a brief report on the results of the comprehensive survey undertaken in Barry County last June. More than 1500 people from every community and township responded to the lengthy questionnaire. Their answers to questions about health, environment, govern­ ment, schools, business and other subjects have been reviewed and will give direc­ tion to a number of action committees that will be form­ ed at the Oct. 27 meeting. Lichty has had extensive ex­ perience in the field of com­ munity surveys and planning for the future. During the past seven years, he has worked with groups in Frankenmuth, Fowlerville and Mason. He has seen surveys contribute to the solution of problems in­ volving zoning, cooperation between city and township governments and the preser­ vation of farmlands. The MSU expert said he has been most impressed with the efforts being made by the Barry County Futuring Committee. "There is a real degree of involvement and motivation apparent on the part of group members,” Lichty comments, “I believe that their develop­ ment of this survey can lead to good things for Barry County." Everyone is invited to hear the survey results and will receive a packet summarizing them. There will be a chance for people from every township and community to serve on one of the action committees being formed. Coffee and dough: uts, along with open discussion, will follow the hour-long presentation. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A 31-year-old man stopped for speeding in Prairieville Township last week was arrested and had his car impounded after authorities found he was driving with improper license plates. But William Betz’ situation went from bad to worse after authorities searching the vehi­ cle found nearly 2VS pounds of marijuana stashed inside the car. Betz was stopped Oct. 19 by Prairieville Police Officer Brian Tucker after Tucker clocked Betz driving 76 mph on Lockshore Road near Hickory Road shortly before 11:30 p.m. After the plates turned out to be improper for the vehicle, authorities impounded the 1977 Pontiac Trans Am and began searching it. "During the impound proceedings, approx­ imately one kilo of marijuana was found along with scales," said Prairieville Police Chief Tom Pennock. Authorities recovered marijuana stuffed behind the console, between the scats and in the trunk. Pennock said. Some of the marijuana, with a total street value of at least $6,500, had been broken up into baggies for sale, Pennock said. A set of triple beam scales also was recovered from the vehicle. Betz, of Trail’s End Road. Delton, was ar­ raigned Monday in 56th District Court on a charge of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. He was released on a personal recognizance booi. Even if Betz is found innocent of the posses­ sion of marijuana charge, he could lose the Trans Am he was driving, Pennock said. According to the provisions of the state forfeiture statute, vehicles and other items recovered during a drug raid or arrest can be seized and sold by authorities. “Under the law, they can be found not guil­ ty. but still be forfeited," Pennock said. Betz has 21 days to petition a court to have the forfeiture cancelled. Funds awarded agencies helping with food, shelter The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program has awarded Barry County $28,730 to be distributed among several area agencies and churches to help the needy. The funds, which are received from the na­ tional organization twice each year, will be distributed by the Barry County Emergency Food and Shelter Committee. The Community Action Agency (CAA) will get $12,930 to help with fuel and rent payments. A large part of the funds will be distributed among the many food pantries sponsored by local churches and organizations. The remaining recipients and their awards are: Our Lady of Great Oak Church. Lacey area, $1,500; the United Methodist Church of Middleville, $2,500; Simmonds Williams American Legion Post No. 484, Hickory Cor­ ners, $700; S.A.FiE. Place of Battle Creek. $1,000; New Life Assembly of Hastings. $5,000; St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church of Shelbyville. $1,100; Faith United Methodist Church of Delton, $1,000; and St. Ambrose Church of Delton, $3,000. Members of the county committee arc representatives from the United Way Board of Directors, the Red Cross, Salvation Army and the Council of Churches and Barry County Commissioner Rae M. Hoare. Dr. Stephen Loftus, who represents the United Way on the committee, said these reci­ pients of funding usually arc programs that do not receive aid from any other public agency. Any charitable organization interested in participating in the program may call Love Inc. in Hastings. • NOTICE • HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Hastings Charter Township hearing on a budget will be held 8:00 p.m. November 7, 1988, at Hastings Charter Township Hall, at 885 River Road. Phone 948-9690. Juanita A. Slocum, Township Clerk VOTE INTEGRITY ... TOM EVELAND 2 CIRCUIT JUDGE F __ ___ Paid for by the Committee to Elect Tom Eveland, Circuit Judge, Don Zimmer Treasurer 11616 Cochran, Charlotte, Michigan 48813 I loleirortln/ Limousines, Inc. SHOP IN STYLE! Get the girls together for an affordable shopping experience! Noteworthy Limousines can take you anywhere you want to go ... • Frankenmuth • Rockford • Detroit • Chicago - SPECIAL WEEKDAY RATES - Call 945-LIMO for Details! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 27, 1988 — Page 3 Appointed officials win pay hikes, bonuses in county Officer Wenger leaves Middleville police force by Jean Gallup The Village of Middleville has named part-time police officer James Ayers as replacement for previously suspended officer Joseph Wenger after Wenger and the village council agreed on an undisclosed financial settlement in return for the termination of his employment. Duane Thatcher, village president, said, "I think that under the circumstances, it was a fair and equitable agreement for both parties. Wenger has acknowledged that he received a check from the village and had handed in his signed resignation before the Oct. 25 village council meeting. "To me it (the settlement) was the only alternative. I didn't want to sue Middleville; the people of Middleville have been good to me," said Wenger. "I was suprised when I was ousted from my job, buL..." Ayers, who has been working on the face since September 1985 was called "a good addition to the department" by Police Chief Six Barry County appointed officials will receive 4 percent pay raises beginning Jan. 1. 1989. The county board of commissioners ap­ proved the salary hikes Tuesday, along with a S35O bonus for each of the appointed officials because they did not receive salary increases in 1988. Those receiving raises were Barbara For­ man. abstractor; Mike Keeler. Friend of the Court: Katherine Sunior, district court ad­ ministrator: Linda Anderson, planning direc­ tor; Barbara Moss, equalization director, and Judy Peterson, county coordinator. Moss will receive a $290 bonus rather than $350 because she has worked for the county less than a year, said Commissioner Carolyn Coleman, chair of the board's personnel committee. Robert Nida, juvenile court administrator, is not listed on the pay raise schedule because the personnel committee has not had an op­ portunity to talk to Probate Court Judge Richard Shaw, she said. The board also approved increasing life in­ surance coverage from $9,000 to $25,000, ef­ fective Jan. 1, 1989 for the abstractor, friend of the court, district court administrator, juvenile court administrator, planning direc­ tor and equalization director. Starting Jan. 1. 1989, the 2 percent Louis Shoemaker. Because of his longevity and experience with the police department, the safety committee recommended Ayers' pay level be at step two, which is $7.87 an hour. He also will be considered hired retroactive to Oct. 1. The amount of the settlement between Wenger and the village does not have to be make public because of an exemption in the Freedom of Information Act, according to an attorney in the Freedom of Information Act division of the Michigan State Attorney General's office. Wenger was suspended from the force without pay last March when he was arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct He was acquitted of the charges after a two-day jury trial in Kent County Circuit Court in July, and has had several conversations and two closed-door meetings with the council since that time. Depression, alcohol and gun lead to shooting death by Jeff Kaczmarczyk The night of his death. Jack Main Jr. was angry and depressed. His wife had left him. taking their one-yearold daughter with her. He had been seeing a girt and had fought with her that same evening he and his roommates sat down to have a few drinks at the apartment they shared on Main Street. After several hours of drinks. Main. 24. began to talk of suicide. His friend. Dennis Harwood Jr., offered to help. The trio sat on a bed. Main on the right with the barrel of a 20-gaugc shotgun in his mouth. Harwood on the left, with his finger on the trigger. In the middle, with the barrel suspended over his lap. sat Dean Myers. As Myers, 19, told his story to The Grand Rapids Press last week. Harwood said. “Lei me do it.” Main replied. "Go ahead.” There was a pause. The gun exploded, and Main was dead. Harwood, 24. was arraigned Oct. 18 in 56th District Court on an open charge of murder for the Oct. 6 shooting. His preliminary exam, originally set for Monday, was rescheduled for Nov. 7. Police authorities remain unsure why Har­ wood may have taken the life of his friend or agreed to help with the suicide. "It’s strange, and it's very difficult to ex­ plain,” said Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koet­ je. "These guys were friends, they were both 24 years old, they had shared an apartment and they went to school together. "We have not been able to establish and do not anticipate establishing a motive of any kind,” Koetje said. Despite talking about the event in great detail with The Press last week, Myers refus­ ed to discuss the case further this week until after Harwood’s preliminary exam on Nov. 7. "After the hearing." he said Mondav. "Koetje told me I shouldn’t have (spoken v ith reporters). After the hearing 1’11 tell yen anything.” Accused drug dealer caught speeding, drugs confiscated Main, Harwood and Myers were present at the 110 Main St. home when Main was killed instantly by a 20-gaugc shotgun blast to the head. The incident initially was thought to have been a suicide, but authorities later determined the death to be a homicide, in part because Main had threatened to kill himself before. Koetje said. "He had been threatening to commit suicide. He had threatened to commit suicide in the past before Oct. 6." Koetje said. "He certainly had been thinking about it.” But Main's mother was quoted last week as saying she knew her son had a drinking pro­ blem and had been talking about suicide. She did not believe, however, he asked his friend to help him kill himself. “If he wanted to do it that bad, he would have done it himself. He never put it in my mind that he would do it with an audience." Linda Snyder said. "It doesn’t sound like he had it on his mind. I don’t think I’ll ever buy it.” Koetje and Barry County Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott, who assisted in the investiga­ tion, were hampered in making their initial in­ quiries. which led to a delay in charging Har­ wood. Koetje said. "It took time to complete." he said. “It took time to complete because there was some deception." The deception refers to reports that Har­ wood told family members he was trying to stop Main from killing himself when the gun went off. Koetje said he was unsure about the cir­ cumstances leading up to the shooting, but authorities believe alcohol played an impor­ tant role in the death. Harwood, of 165 W. First St., Vermont­ ville. remains lodged in the Barry County Jail. Bond was set at S 100,000 cash or surety, and attorney Dave Tripp of Hastings was ap­ pointed at public expense to represent him. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Hastings firefighters battle a blaze that destroyed a mobile home Thurs­ day afternoon in Irving Township. No one was injured in the blaze, but the home was pronounced a total loss after the fire. Fire destroys trailer in Irving Township ■ (1) Elimination of the Township Board in Appeals of decisions process Article III, Sec. 3.4 paragraph 2, page 6 of the Zoning Ordinance. Change wording to read: Appeals of decisions by the Planning Commis­ sion or the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be made to Circuit Court. This Ordinance was adopled Tuesday, October 11, 1988 to be effective immediately. A copy of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment may be viewed by contacting the Hope Township Clerk on Wednesdays during normal business hours at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. Wall Lk. Rd. M-43, telephone 948-2464. or at the office of the Barry County Clerk. SHIRLEY R. CASE, Hope Township Clerk • NOTICE • HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Hastings Charter Township Meet­ ings will be held at the location 885 River Road. Phone 948-9630. Juanita A. Slocum, Township Clerk Phone 948-8662 y------------------------------ ---------- s Meijer Community Party Nov. 15th • 11:45 Mou choose one 8x10. two 5x7s JqvJ 0^L'$ and 8 matching wallet portraits from f one pose in the original portrait envelope PLUS 12 Friendship Prints. at the Leason Sharpe Hall S1 95 Silting fee plus S1 for each additional subject Certan restrictions may apply Fr<endsnp Prrts pose our selection Portraits win be returned r 2-3 weeks Crier valid witn tns ad Downtown Hastings < Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan 23 Portraits For Only 3MJ5 Where little smiles become lasting treasures 1111 To: Residents and Property Owners of Hope Township; and any other interested persons. Published under Section 11 of P.A. 184 of 1943, as amended. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a regularly scheduled Board Meeting held on the 11th day of October 1988, an Amendment to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance was adopted which provides for Ask about ordering our special, customized Holiday Portrait Greeting Cards. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Lunch 2:00-3:00 Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch 1:00-2:00 111 NOTICE of ADOPTION of ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Well only be in town a few days. So circle your calendars now! Then come in for the perfect holiday gift­ professional, high quality portraits. HOURS: The blaze was under control within five minutes of arriving on the scene, said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris. No one was in the home, and no injuries were reported, Caris said. Detective Sgt. John Kalman, of the Michigan State Police Fire Marshall’s office, who was summoned to investigate the fire, determined a toaster in the kitchen had malfunctioned, causing the blaze to break out. The 12-foot by 50-foot Marlette trailer had \becn built in 1965. A defective toaster sparked a fire last week that caused $15,000 in damages and losses to a mobile home in Irving Township. Insurance adjusters declared the home at 4777 Irving Road to be a total loss after the Thursday afternoon fire. The home’s owner. Ted DeMott, had left the home shortly before the blaze was reported by neighbors at 2:11 p.m. Seven firemen and three tracks from the Hayings Fire Department responded to the call..'A fireman from Woodland, who was passing by at the time, stopped to assist Hastings firefighters. Santa Ctaus is coming to town and so are we! Tuesday-Saturday November 1 thru 5 employee retirement plan contribution will be eliminated for the previously mentioned ap­ pointed officials and the civil defense direc­ tor. Larry Hollenbeck; first deputy clerk in the county clerk’s office. Debbie Baker; Cir­ cuit Court Judge Richard Shuster and whoever is elected to fill the vacancy of retir­ ing Circuit Judge Hudson Deming; and District Court Judge Gary Holman. Commissioners also approved a salary in­ crease for Baker. Her raise will be the same as negotiated with the County Courthouse Employees Association, including a $275 payment equated to the Tours worked from Jan. I. 1988 through Sept. 24. Baker is con­ sidered to be "a confidential employee” and is not a member of the association. in addition, the abstractor, friend of the court, district court administrator, juvenile court administrator, planning director, equalization director, county coordinator, civil defense director and first deput) clerk will be eligible to receive a payment of $50 per month if they decide not to receive Blue Cross/Bluc Shield coverage from the county. Those positions also will have a $250 cap on the amount per month that the county will pay for health insurance, effective April 1. 1989. Amounts in excess of $250 will be split 50-50 between the county and the employee. TICKETS ARE $3.50 Includes lunch, games and prizes. I 8 1200 | Warren Reynolds as ... GUEST MC S________ s Sponsored bv Pennock Hospital Auxiliary Board MSU expert to talk about survey Oct. 27 Joel R. Lichty. from the resource development depart­ ment of Michigan State University, will speak in the Hastings High School Lecture Hall on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m. His remarks will be part of a program arranged by the Barry County Futuring Com­ mittee. They will be preceded by a brief report on the results of the comprehensive survey undertaken in Barry County last June. More than 1500 people from every community and township responded to the lengthy questionnaire. Their answers to questions about health, environment, govern­ ment, schools, business and other subjects have been reviewed and will give direc­ tion to a number of action committees that will be form­ ed at the Oct. 27 meeting. Lichty has had extensive ex­ perience in the field of com­ munity surveys and planning for the future. During the past seven years, he has worked with groups in Frankenmuth, Fowlerville and Mason. He has seen surveys contribute to the solution of problems in­ volving zoning, cooperation between city and township governments and the preser­ vation of farmlands. The MSU expert said he has been most impressed with the efforts being made by the Barry County Futuring Committee. "There is a real degree of involvement and motivation apparent on the part of group members." Lichty comments, "I believe that their develop­ ment of this survey can lead to good things for Barry County." Everyone is invited to hear the survey results and will receive a packet summarizing them. There will be a chance for people from every township and community to serve on one of the action committees being formed. Coffee and doughnuts, along with open discussion, will follow the hour-long presentation. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A 31-year-old man stopped for speeding in Prairievine Township last week was arrested and had his car impounded after authorities found he was driving with improper license plates. But William Betz* situation went from bad to worse after authorities searching the vehi­ cle found nearly 2M pounds of marijuana stashed inside the car. Betz was stopped Oct. 19 by Prairieville Police Officer Brian Tucker after Tucker clocked Betz driving 76 mph on Lockshore Road near Hickory Road shortly before 11:30 p.m. After the plates turned out to be improper for the vehicle, authorities impounded the 1977 Pontiac Trans Am and began searching it. "During the impound proceedings, approx­ imately one kilo of marijuana was found along with scales," said Prairieville Police Chief Tom Pennock. Authorities recovered marijuana stuffed behind the console, between the scats and in the trank, Pennock said. Some of the marijuana, with a total street value of at least $6,500, had been broken up into baggies for sale, Pennock said. A set of triple beam scales also was recovered from the vehicle. Betz, of Trail's End Road. Delton, was ar­ raigned Monday in 56th District Court on a charge of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. He was released on a personal recognizance bond. Even if Betz is found innocent of the posses­ sion of marijuana charge, he could lose the Trans Am he was driving. Pennock said. According to the provisions of the state forfeiture statute, vehicles and other items recovered during a drag raid or arrest can be seized and sold by authorities. "Under the law, they can be found not guil­ ty. but still be forfeited." Pennock said. Betz has 21 days to petition a court to have the forfeiture cancelled. Funds awarded agencies helping with food, shelter The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program has awarded Barry County $28,730 to be distributed among several area agencies and churches to help the needy. The funds, which are received from the na­ tional organization twice each year, will be distributed by the Barry County Emergency Food and Shelter Committee. The Community Action Agency (CAA) will get $12,930 to help with fuel and rent payments. A large part of die funds will be distributed among the many food pantries sponsored by local churches and organizations. The remaining recipients and their awards are: Our Lady of Great Ouk Church, Lacey area, $1,500; the United Methodist Church of Middleville, $2,500; Simmonds Williams American Legion Post No. 484, Hickory Cor­ ners, $700; S.A.F.E. Place of Battle Creek. $1,000; New Life Assembly of Hastings, $5,000; St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church of Shelbyville. $1,100; Faith United Methodist Church of Delton. $1,000; and St. Ambrose Church of Delton, $3,000. Members of the county committee arc representatives from the United Way Board of Directors, the Red Cross. Salvation Army and the Council of Churches and Barry County Commissioner Rae M. Hoare. Dr. Stephen Loftus, who represents the United Way on the committee, said these reci­ pients of funding usually are programs that do not receive aid from any other public agency. Any charitable organization interested in participating in the program may call Love Inc. in Hastings. • NOTICE • * HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS x « Hastings Charter Township hearing on a t budget will be held 8:00 p.m. November 7, x 1988, at Hastings Charter Township Hall, at I 885 River Road. Phone 948-9690. VOTE INTEGRITY ... TOM EVELAND S CIRCUIT JUDGE ___ p Paid for by the Committee to Elect Tom Eveland, Circuit Judge, Don Zimmer Treasurer 116V? Cochran, Charlotte, Michigan 48813 I loteicortluj Limousines, Inc. SHOP IN STYLE! Get the girls together for an affordable shopping experience! Noteworthy Limousines can take you anywhere you want to go ... • Frankenmuth • Rockford • Detroit • Chicago - SPECIAL WEEKDAY RATES - Call 945-LIMO for Details! I X " | �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 27, 1988 ’ ^7 Editor ’s Notes. * by David T. Young Perhaps the most widely debated political item you'll see on the Nov. 8 general election ballot won't be the presidential race between George Bush and Michael Dukakis. The hottest political contest appears to be Proposal A, a proposition to abolish tax-funded abortions in Michigan. The proposal largely is the result of an effort from "pro-life" forces who have been trying to get these kinds of abortions (and all others) stopped since 1973, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled them legal. The "pro-lifers" a few years ago succeeded in winning over a majority in the Michigan House and Senate, but bills that attempted to do exactly what "A" will do were vetoed by Governors William Milliken and by James Blanchard. So now the question is being taken to the state's voters. The debate over tax-funded abortions, like that on abortion itself, has been a passionate one. Few issues stir the emotions as greatly. As I drive to and from work every day, I see plenty of signs on lawns that urge voters to say "yes" to Proposal A. These far outnumber election signs of any other kind, at least in this area. There has been a wealth of televison advertising on the issue, too. The "yes" folks almost two months ago hit the airwaves with their ads, but recently the loyal opposition has followed suit. The issue is debated between friends, people with similar views and even family members. Curiously, despite the differences between Bush and Dukakis on abortion, proponents and opponents of "A" don't seem to be following party lines. In fact, where Bush and Dukakis stand on abortion doesn't seem to matter a great deal. The "pro-life" forces* most powerful friend for the last eight years has been President Ronald Reagan himself, yet even be could not stop the legalization of abortion during his presidency. A good example of the uniqueness of the debate over Proposal A was demonstrated to me Saturday night at my youngest son's birthday party, when I tuned into a polite, but spirited debate between one of my brothers and his wife. Both of them agree on the candidates they will choose when they visit the polling booths Nov. 8 and they agree on three of the four propositions on the state ballot. They both personally oppose abortion. But they don't see eye to eye on Proposal A. That's a good example of how deep this issue cuts. My brother maintained that though he is opposed to abortion, he believes that because the law of the land upholds the legality of the process, Proposal A discriminates against poor women. He said that abortions should not be available only to those who can afford them. He believes they should be outlawed for everyone, not just the poor. His wife said she agrees that abortions shouldn't be available only to those who can afford them, but she said she is opposed to all abortions, and Proposal A at least is a start in making some of them unattainable. She said that at least some lives will be saved by passing the proposal. My brother answered that if “A" passes, the tax-funded abortions then will become Medicaid-funded births. And, he said, when children are born to people on welfare, the likelihood is great that taxpayers wll have tn pay for that child’s food and clothing for the next 18 years, a cost that would be far greater than a tax-funded abortion. My sister-in-law's reply was that the lives of human beings are more important than any talk about money. She added that some studies have shown that when funding for abortions is cut off from welfare recipients, they tend to turn to birth control pills and other "less offensive" alternatives. One of her basic beliefs, she said, is that she cannot let her tax dollars be used to kill unborn babies. My brother said he understood her feelings, but using that logic, he shouldn't have his tax dollars be used to build sophisticated weapons that kill people in the name of national defense, but there isn’t much he can do about that. He summed up his feelings by recalling a statement once made by television commentator Andy Rooney, whom he quoted as say ing, "I'm personally opposed to abortion, but I don't like anti-abortionists." The debate continued for a long time, but both were able to not let it deteriorate into a shouting match that could have left both with hard feelings. See EDITOR’S NOTES (Below) PUBLIC OPINION: Defendant found guilty of issuing death threat by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A man accused of issuing a death threat to a woman scheduled to testify in court against his friend was found guilty Monday of at­ tempted obstruction of justice. Thomas R. Sheridan, 35. was arrested on charges of extortion and obstruction of justice after warning a Hastings woman not to appear in court to testify as a prosecution witness in a case against an accused cocaine dealer. The seven-woman, five-man jury acquitted Sheridan of the more serious charges of extor­ tion and obstruction of justice. But the jury took just 40 minutes to deliberate Monday afternoon before finding him guilty of the lesser charge of attempted obstruction of justice. In court Monday, Sonja Runer testifed she had been subpoenaed to testify Feb. 1 against Steven Edger in district court. The night before the hearing, she said, she was at a Hastings bar with three friends when she was approached by Sheridan, who had entered the bar shortly afterward. Runer said Sheridan stood at the end of the bar for a while, then approached her, where she was sitting with several other people. She said Sheridan leaned over and told her she wouldn’t appear in court to testify against Edger the following morning. “He stated 1 would not make it to court alive on Monday,” Runer told the court. She said she chuckled, as if he were joking with her. "You think I’m kidding?" Runer said she was told. "You’re not going to make it to court on Monday." Then he kissed her on the cheek and said. “Il was nice knowing you." Runer said. She told the court she was "scared and very upset." left the building with two friends and drove to the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment. where she filed a police report. Witnesses who were present said they saw Sheridan at the bar and approach Runer. One witness said Sheridan told him that "Sonja was in trouble.” Another witness said she watched Sheridan approach Runer in the bar. so she walked up to where they were conversing and bent over to pick up her purse. The witness testified she heard Sheridan issue the threat as well as say to Runer, "It was nice knowing you." But Sheridan, who took the witness stand in his own defense, denied he threatened to harm Runer when he spoke with her that night. "I told her she shouldn’t lie in court about Steven Edger or she'd get in trouble," he said. “1 knew she had been lying in court about Steve." Sheridan, of 1111 E. Center Road. Hastings, said Edger had told him Runer had been lying to authorities about the case Edger was in court for. Runer said she suffered no harm and testified against Edger on Feb. 1. Edger was found guilty in August of delivery of cocaine and conspiracy to deliver cocaine. He was later sentenced to two to 20 years in prison. Sentencing for Sheridan was set for Nov. 9 in Barry County Circuit Court. He remains free on bond. Crash onto lawn leads to arrest A 21-year-old Hastings man was arrested for drunken driving last week after lie ran off the road and onto a front lawn in Hastings Township. A warrant was issued this week by the Barry County Prosecutor's office charging Mark Russell Fox, 21, with drunken driving, second offense. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Fox, of 4651 Bird Road, Hastings, wasn't injured in the 10:45 p.m. accident Deputies said Fox was driving east on Center Road when he began to slide near the intersection of Charlton Park Road. Deputies said Fox's 1974 Mercury slid over 300 feet before ending up in the front yard of a home in the 1000 block of South Charlton Park Road. Fox told deputies he was on his way home from Hastings when a deer ran across the road, causing him to swerve to avoid the animal. After administering a few dexterity tests, Fox was arrested for drunken driving. At the Barry County Jail, he registered .18 on a chemical breath test Fox was lodged at the jail. LETTERS from our readers.... WRITE US A LETTER: The Hasting* llonwr welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing on opinion or pair “ of view on subjects of current general Interest. The following guidelines have been established to hdp you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name WILL K PUBLISHED. • All letters should be written In good taste. Letters which are libelous or defama­ tory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or moke any changes such as spelling and punctuation. , Dean wasn’t part of the negotiations Will trick-or-treating become a thing of the past? Terri Norris Merri Edger Lori Cordray Ker jePriest The Question: Each year, more and more "safe" Halloween parties are taking the place of traditional trick-or-treating activities for children. Do you think trick-or-treating eventually will become a thing of the past and If so, how do you reel about that? Terri S. Norris, Hastings: "I think it will become a thing of the past and I feel good about that because there are so many dangers associated, and not just from people putting things in candy. I'm pleased when my kids instead are at parties that are safer and more stimulating." Lori Cordray, Hastings: "There always will be kids who want to go out and parents who will take them. They'll go more to the houses of people they know or of neighbors and relatives.' Stephen Loftus Elden Vanderbrook Stephen Loftus, Hastings: "Yes, it will. When the kids are chaperoned by parents there shouldn't be a problem, but fear will be the determining factor. All it lakes is one screwy person to mess everything up." Merri Edger, Hastings: "I hope that in the future it will become a thing of the past As a Christian, I don't believe in Halloween because of the dangers and origins of the whole thing.” Ken DePriest, Nashville: "I think the tradition should be carried on, but because of potential dangers in what the kids receive, I believe it will lead to strictly parties put on by churches and organizations. And I think that will be sad." Elden Vanderbrook, Hastings: "House-to-house trick-or-treating will become a thing of the past in metro areas where the danger is greater. The smaller towns (like Hastings) will hang on longer." To the editor: I am writing this letter to make you aware that once the county finance committee was convinced that the Algonquin Lake Associa­ tion was seriously interested in purchasing a portion of the former 4-H camp, Dick Dean voluntarily offered to refrain from taking part in the negotiations of the sale. I then asked the alternate finance committee member, Carolyn Coleman, to replace Mr. Dean on all business related to the sale. Mr. Dean has not even been aware of when many of our negotiation meetings have taken place. He has abstained from voting on discussion at our regular county commission meetings when the sale was the item of business. The county commission and Michigan State University do hope to get free of the liability incurred by the ownership of the camp. Our "differences” with the 4-H Council have been caused mainly by lack of com­ munication. After many attempts for a meeting with the council failed, we did meet with them on Oct. 4. Many 4-H leaders and other interested persons were present. Ques­ tions were answered, rumors were dispelled and suggestions and information were exchanged. I feel the meeting was very informative and productive. Barry County has always been supportive of 4-H, and by working together Neighbor impressed with Boersma for clerk To the editor: I read your paper on a weekly basis, and I have noted with interest the race for the clerk in your county. As an attorney who has practiced for years in Barry County, as well as Allegan and other counties, I am well acquainted with Nancy Boersma. Republican candidate for county clerk. It is my opinion that Nancy Boersma has the ability and experience necessary to be an outstanding county clerk, and I recommend her highly to the citizens of Barry County., If Nancy Boersma's opponent supports the combination of the clerk and register of deeds office, she obviously believes in limiting the voice of the citizens in their government. Again, I would urge the voters of Barry County to vote for Nancy Boersma for Republican candidate for Barry County Clerk. . Sincerely, John A. Watts Allegan EDITOR’S NOTE: Attorney John Watts is the husband of Republican candidate Joyce Watts, who is running for the combined office of clerk and register of deeds in Allegan County. we will reach a satisfactory solution to the sale of the property. I believe the meeting on Oct. 4 was the beginning of better communications between the county board of commissioners and the 4-H Council. We have set the stage for cooperation to settle our differences peaceful­ ly and on our own. The leaders in 4-H are both Democrats and Republicans. They are volunteers dedicated to their work. By working together, we can solve our own problems. Leave politics to the Democrats and Republicans. We don’t need politics in every issue of everyday life. I hope this answers any questions about Dick Dean’s involvement in the negotiations with the Algonquin Lake Association and the county’s position on the sale of the property. Sincerely, Theodore R. McKelvey Hastings “Just Say No” kickoff a big success To the editor: The "Just Say No” program once again is available to the Hastings Elementary students. This year’s first district event was hosted by Southeastern Elementary at the high school athletic field. It was our kick-off celebration for all four schools. Today’s youth seem to get more bad publicity than good. I’d like to offer some good publicity to a super group of high school students. The "Just Say No" members were privileg­ ed to have the presence and the super en­ thusiastic help from Eric Gahan, Heidi Han­ son. Jeff Lambert. Dave Oom and Mau Schaefer with the soccer game: the freshman football coach and his team members, Jamie Hanshaw, Jeremy Maiville. Mark Peterson, Matt Robinson. Paul Rose and Tad Wattles, with the tag football game: and Christine Benedict with the nature walk. Their time and effort given to us is trucly appreciated by both the adults and club members of "Just Say No". I would like to thank the Hastings Lions Club for donating their time and materials to provide us all with hot popcorn. It is terrific that they were willing to give up their Satur­ day afternoon. Also, a big thanks go to Counts Farm Market for the delicious apples they donated to us. With all of us working together, may be one diy soon we can reach the goal of a drug-free society. All of your generosity made “Just Say Nos'” kick-off celebration a success. Wendy Barnum Southewatern Just Say No Hastings VIEWPOINT Commentaries,from our editorial staff and the community— A bad year for the schools The rejection of the Hastings Area Schools request for an additional 2.812 mills Mon­ day was only the latest chapter in a nightmarish year for area school districts. The defeat at the polls was the seventh in eight tries in 1988 among three area school systems that have attempted to increase millage. Hastings suffered three setbacks by small margins in all three tries, once in March, again in June and the latest on Monday. The slim margins of the defeats showed each time that a sizable minority, about 49 per­ cent. supported the increases, but 51 percent did not. Thomapplc Kellogg School District voters three times rejected requests for millage in­ creases. once in June, again in August and the third time a couple of weeks ago. To be sure. Thornapple Kellogg’s request for a renewal was approved on Oct. 11. but rejection of an additional 2.85 mills meant the school system had to make a number of cuts stick. The kiss of death for T-K could have been that the school board finally was forced to separate the increase from the renewal Oct. 11.1 That gave voters the chance to approve something, but reject something else. Of the three districts, Delton was the lucky one. After its millage request was denied in June, a two-mill hike was approved in August. The plight of these districts prove a point, that financial troubles are not unique to any one of them. They are shared by many. Cedar Springs, north of Grand Rapids, for example, now is in about the same boat as Hastings. Fennville, in Allegan County avoided the cutback horrors with approval of ad­ ditional millage last June. There are others that are headed in the same troubled direction because of rising costs, stagnant revenues and a state funding formula that shortchanges rural school districts while out-of-formula “rich” districts arc unaffected. State lawmakers have bickered over plans to reform the funding system, but they have done very little to help. They couldn’t even agree on a proposal to put before the stale’s voters in the November general election. But blaming Lansing for the financial troubles of school districts like Hastings and Thornapple Kellogg doesn’t make things any better. And blaming local taxpayers doesn't solve anything at this point, either. They have said time and time again that they cannot afford or that they choose not to absorb the costs of increases. And now the local battles are over and we must wait to sec if the state will do anything. Don't hold your breath, judging by legislator's past performances. But going back to the polls locally doesn’t seem to be a viable alternative any time soon. The worst part of these defeats at the polls is that kids ultimately are suffering by not be­ ing afforded the educational opportunities they deserve. And that just makes them pawns in this game. Mud slinging, blue smoke need answers To the editor: To put to rest some of the strange quotes, letters and accusations. 1 feel 1 need to answer the mud slinging, blue smoke and sour grapes directed my way. First, I don’t have to sling mud nor will I. My record speaks for itself. My many friends Taxpayers get the bill for too many things Dear editor: It may be that many school millage requests are voter rejected because after paying for life’s necessities, fewer and fewer discre­ tionary dollars are left. Proposal A - Why is the man in the picture not paying these medical costs? Best answer: “make a new pay to play sport." Sparc us taxpayers. Vote Yes. Proposal C - Why does Michigan allow polluters years in business that are destroying our environment and then allow them to close the plant and move out? I saw years ago a very well-known appliance maker discharge vast amounts of chemical garbage into Plaster Creek and Grand River. Now, good old tax­ payers, you pay to clean up my mess. 1 sav "Polluters and property owners involved, you made the mess, you, not the taxpayers, pay to clean up our rivers and the Great Lakes." Proposal D - Is my memory failing me due to age? I remember, the state assured us that park permit fees would nicely fund state parks and recreation. What happened to state land oil and gas revenues that were pledged to im­ prove public parks and lands? I suggest Proposal E - Constitutional Amendment — Truth in Government. Sincerely Andrew K. Watron Freeport Banner lacked responsibility To the editor: Letters to the editor in the Oct. 20 edition of the Banner contained salary figures for Hastings Area Schools personnel that were in­ accurate and therefore misleading. We recognize that the Banner has the right to print letters verbatim, however, we do ob­ ject that 'he editorial staff did not verify the accuracy of salary figures cited in the letters prior to printing them. If this had been done, the writers of the letters could have been given the opportunity to correct the figures or an editorial note pointing out the discrepancy in facts could have been identified following the letters. The lack of journalistic responsibility demonstrated by the Banner's editorial staff is both disappointing and discouraging because truth and accuracy were sacrificed for sensationalism. Another concern is that there was no time to rebut those allegations prior to the millage election on Oct. 24. Given the policy on let­ ters regarding the Nov. 8 general election that was printed in that same issue, why was a similar policy not applied to the millage election? Editorial inaction allowed the negative at­ titude about education that influences so many in this community to have the “last word." The Banner editorials and articles have been very supportive of education and the need for schools to have local financial support. However, the Oct. 24 edition was an example of actions being much more powerful than the written word. Sincerely Members of the Hastings Board of Education in 4-H know that I have fully supported them for 40 years. As for serving on the county board of com­ missioners three terms, again my record speaks for itself. Just to name a few, as fiance chairman, the budget has been balanced, as chairman of central service, 1 fought for the farmers in holding down assessments and was successful. I have been involved and sup­ ported the Barry County Medical Facility, now "Thomapplc Manor," from the very start years ago. All of these and many, many more at no tax increase. Being on the county board of commis­ sioners is an honor and it takes a very serious commitment. You must know what you are talking about, you have to comprehend what is going on around you. You must attend the meetings and participate. Yes. there is more to being a commissioner than blowing a smoke screen, dinging a little mud and putting up a few signs. Its called compassion, consideration, knowledge, dedication and experience. This is what 1 have to offer. P. Richard Dean Hastings EDITOR’S NOTES (Continued) There are people who oppose abortion, but who also oppose Proposal A. There are people who believe abortion is a matter that should be decided by the individual woman’s conscience and religious beliefs, but support Proposal A because they don't believe their tax dollars should be used for that purpose. It is not an issue between liberals and conservatives. It is not an issue between Democrats and Republicans. In some circles, it isn't even a battle between "prolifers" and those who claim to be "pro-choice." It is an intriguing debate and Proposal A will long be remembrered in this stale as one of the most far-reaching political controversies ever, especially If it passes, which I predict it will. I was glad to see my brother and sister-in-law debate the issue with respect for each other, but I'm not certain many others could do as well. As I said earlier, few issues raise peoples' blood pressure as quickly as abortion. And few can trigger such disagreement from otherwise like-minded individuals. As my brother and his wife left our house Saturday night, his wife sadly summed it all up by saying, "ft really doesn't make any difference. It looks like my husband and I will cancel each other out on this one." s. istings Banner] Pubiuhuby HASTINGS BANNER, NIC. 1952 N. Broodway, Hastings, Ml 49058 P.O. Box B Publication No. (USPS 717-830) POSTMASTER: Send eddreu change* to Hastings Barnier - P.O. Bax B Haitian, MI4905B-0B02 Published Weekly Second Gloss Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49068 SUBSCRIPTION RATES $13.00 par year In Sorry County $15.00 per year In adjoining countie* $15.50 par year elsewhere �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 27, 1988 — Page 5 Students glimpse a different world by Jean Gallup When a "violent offender," purported to be from the Michigan Reformatory in Ionia, was brought before the Hastings High School students in Denny O'Mara's class Monday, there was nervous shifting in chairs and a low murmur went through the room. The "prisoner" was accompanied by two men in full protective clothing. After removal of belly chains with handcuffs and leg irons used during transporting him, he was allowed to move about and answer questions from the students. His retort of "None of your business" to the question of why he was in prison brought short, embarrassed laughs from some, but the length of his prison sentence brought gasps from the students. The slight, smiling man said he was serving a 70-year hitch. • The "convict" actually was corrections officer Don Lewis, part of the three-man team working at the prison. He was demonstrating life inside the walls to the students. "There is no way we are going to bring a prisoner into a classroom". Corrections Officer Wiliam Roush told the students after introducing Lewis. Roush, Lewis and follow officer Richard Sena visited the classroom to tell about conditions found in prison life. Jail and prison are not the same, explained Roush. Jails are facilities run by county or city governments, while prisons are run by the Michigan Department of Corrections. The Ionia prison accepts convicted felons whose sentences are more than one year and are between 17 and 23 years old. The statistical average prison inmate is a 30-year-old, single male from southeast Michigan who has not finished high school and doesn't possess the skills to get and hold a job, Roush said. The state's average felon is serving time for robbery, homicide, burglary or a sex-related crime, he continued. Some have emotional problems and a history of drug abuse, but very few are mentally ill. "Most of them know what they arc doing," he said. The majority of inmates of prisons come from Recorders Court in Detroit, with 46 percent of them white, 56 percent black and the rest a mix of nationalities, he noted. Thirteen percent are sentenced for using a firearm in the commission of a felony, and 25 to 33 percent of people on parole are returned to prison for violating that parole, he reported. Roush reported that once inside the prison, an inmate spends most of his time in a cell for one that measures six by nine feet and contains a bed. locker, toilet, sink, hot and cold water, a mirror, and possibly a televison set. Sena, a five-year veteran of the prison, provided details of the daily routine of an inmate. General population inmates spend time in an exercise yard each day, can attend classes from kindergarten up to earning a degree through college level studies, he said. Young offenders go to school, work in food service and area cleanups. A furniture factoty and a laundry provide jobs for some inmates, with the top wage paid at the furniture factory, $1.04 a day. Sena told the students of a fully-stocked store available to the inmates, with 1,500 items of food and personal items as well as a smaller store with a smaller inventory. Prisoners may have visitors four times a month, he added. An inmate who fashions a weapon or performs a violent act, goes to I block, first floor, or 1-1. There, the offender is placed in a cell for an average of 35 to 40 days, which he leaves only for showers three times a week, and for visits. With the inmate not being trusted to go to the dining area, special food is bought to the "FACTS ME STUBBORN THINGS" — President Ronald Reagan, 1988 WE DON'T NEED AN ELECTED EXECUTIVE FOR A TWO PERSON DEPARTMENT' — Bob Dwyer HASTINGS BANNER October 20,1988 Democrat Robert Dwyer, who Is challenging incumbent Repu­ blican Sandy Schondelmayer for the register of deeds position, provided plenty of controversy with his continued insistence that the register of deeds and clerk offices should be merged. In his opening statement, Dwyer said, "I want to be the last register of deeds in Barry County... We don't need an elected executive over a twoperson department." Dwyer, who said neighboring counties such as Allegan, Kent, Kalamazoo, Calhoun and Eaton have gone to merging the offices, contended the move will save the county money. Schondemayer disagreed, say­ ing there would be no dollar savings and it wouldn’t promote efficiency. "It won’t save money, I’m con­ vinced of that, and it will reduce services. If we're overstaffed, let's cut staff, not combine elec­ ted offices," he said. Cathy Williamson, a member of the audience and a commis­ sioner who was defeated in her bid for re-election in the primary last August, pointed out that the county board has the power to merge the offices, not the clerk or register of deeds. "Yes, the commissioners must do it," Dwyer answered, but if he was elected, "you can bet your shirt they'll do it." When asked how much money could be saved by the merger, Dwyer said figures from other counties that have made the move range from 4 to 8 oercent. "There is economy in being able to use people effec tively,” he said. Dwyer also disputed the con­ tention that the merger would simply remove an office from the peoples' vote. "It doesn't make them (elected officials) less accountable to the voters. It makes it (government functioning) easier to control by putting all clerical functions in one place rather than scattering them around.” Elect BOB DWYER “We don’t need two executives at a yearly cost of more than $60,000 to supervise 7 employees." REGISTER OF DEEDS "If we’re overstaffed, let's cut staff, not combine elected offices.” IF THERE EVER WAS DOUBT ABOUT THE SAVIHCSIN ABOLISHING THE OFFICE OF REGISTER OF DEEDS THE REGISTER HIMSELF CLEARED IT UP cell three times a day. Special food called "food loaves" are made by taking the articles on the the menu, mixing them all together and cooking them. Breakfast on the day the corrections officers visited the school was raisin bran, toast, scrambled eggs, milk and orange juice, blended into a batter and baked in the form of a muffin. Four muffins was the breakfast for the men in 1-1, Sena said, as he offered the food to students, most of who declined the sample iL The lunch combination was a hamburger, fries, carrots, and possibly a potatoe, he said. There is no cola or coffee, the inmate has water, he added. The special food diet for the men who are security problems is approved by the hospital staff, and is actually nutritious, he said. Officer Lewis carried a CPR kit with a mouthpiece, which he demonstrated to the students. Guards are all required to know CPR and first aid, and are all certified by the Red Cross every year. "Just as the officers have to qualify with the shotgun and hand gun, they have to know CPR and first aid," Roush said. The rights and privacy of the imnmates are guarded by the officers as much a possible. "I never ask why the inmate has been sent to the prison," he said. In order to treat the men as equally as possible, it is better not to know what they have done, he added. "They have to be treated equally-even if they are convicts, they are still individual characters", he said. "The guards get to know each of their charges. If an inmate coughs during the night, Lewis will know know who it is," Roush said. Lewis is in charge of 48 men on the floor where inmates accosted by other convicts are held. "Some units are just for protecting. There will be not predatoty prisoners sent there," Guards in protective clothing called moon suits escort “convict” Don Lewis into the classroom and to a chair as Corrections Officer Richard Sena observes. Lewis said. If an inmate is in trouble in his cell, several guards will check it oul No one-on-one situations exist when dealing with convicts, he continued. "We’re not going to let him hurt himself, Lewis said, "and, the inmates won't let other inmates commit suicide either. They'll create a disturbance, so we will come and check," he said. Roush said for safety as many as five men are sent to get one convict and these encounters are filmed by video cameras for the protection of both the inmates and the guards. "Their rights are observed, they are humans, too," he said. A 180-degree improvement in the prison Suspected ‘hot cat" ring of five arrested; two Middleville men among those charged by Jean Gallup A suspected “hot car” ring of five men, in­ cluding two from Middleville, was broken up by the Kent County Sheriff’s Department Wednesday, Oct. 19. said Detective Robert Petetipf the KCSD. Michael Guy McNee and Michael Hall, both from Middleville, were apprehended at the house of Elvis Louis Madison in Grand Rapids, whom Peters called the go-between for the Middleville men and two men from Flint. McNee and Hall were arraigned Tuesday in Kent County’s 61st District Court, where each was charged with one count of receiving and concealing stolen property over $100 and one count of conspiracy to commit receiving and concealing stolen property over $100, ac­ cording to a representative of the court. Each charge is punishable by a maximum of five years in prison. Both Middleville men are free on $1,000 personal recognizance bond and a pre-trial hearing date will be set within 12 days, the court representative said. Madison and Richard Lee Clemons and Morris Henry Williams from Flint all were arraigned last Thursday and are in jail in lieu of bonds set at between $5,000 and $30,000. Peters said. Madison also was charged with carrying a concealed weapon and escaping from the JGrand Rapids jail in connection with an Tearlier offense, reported Peters. Clemons and Williams are suspected of stealing cars in the Flint area, usually late model sports cars, and delivering them to Madison in Grand Rapids, Peters said. Police allege that Madison then contacted the Middleville men, who came to Grand Rapids and picked up a car. The activity was brought to light last Tues­ day by a tip to a sherrif s deputy while on road - patrol in Kent County. Peters said. That person contacted the deputy after allegedly being approached about buying a car. With the cooperation of the Grand Rapids Police Department and after communication with the Genesee County Sheriffs Depart­ ment, a stake out was held, and the five were apprehended last Wednesday before noon, he said. HEMORRHOIDS — Internal — External The laser vaporizes and sterilizes tissue without destroying healthy flesh nearby and the quick recovery time allows some patients to return to work the day after surgery. Warts Moles Skin Cancer Bom Clinic’s Advanced Laser Technology Means: Less Pain, Reduced Scarring, Rapid Healing Moderator. Register of Deeds & Dwyer at AAUW forum. BOB DWYER irinr OUR LAST REGISTER OF DEEDS ABOLISH THE OFFICE Paid for by CARD, the Committee to Abolish the Register of Deeds, Box 277, Nashville, Ml 49073 system since riots in 1981 in Jackson, Ionia and Marquette was lauded by Roush. The ratio of guards to prisoners has gone from one to 200 to as many as five guards for 200 inmates, he explained, and more protective gear has helped in their work. Also, razor-sharp German concertina wire was installed around the walls at Ionia, and the fence has electronic sensors to aid in preventing prisoner escapes, he said. Still, at the end of the class hour, when a student asked if they thought prisons helped convicts, Sena immediately replied "No. And I don't think capital punishment does ------------- (616) 455-3550-------------FAMILY PRACTICE For more information, call Warden Pamela K. Withrow at the Michigan Reformatory at Ionia, 1-616-527-2500. BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL STATISTICAL A FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30. 19M SECRETARY’S STATEMENT The Barry Intermediate School District serves students in the Delton Kellogg and Hastings School Districts. The "Intermediate” Is an agency which serves the needs of the Michigan Department of Education on the one hand and the needs of the students In the local communities on the other hand. ’ The Intermediate school district movement is now In the 26th year of se-vlce to students and communities, seeking new and better ways to serve the educational needs of the community. Student needs continue to expand, while at the same time, the State of Michigan contributions have not kept pace. Careful planning and budgeting Is required to make sure that each dollar is spent wisely and well. The ISD is very proud of the community, of the services, and the personnel that deliver these services to the students. We believe that our programs and our cooperation with the Delton Kellogg and the Hastings schools make a difference for children. Below are the audited figures for the 1987-88 school year. The complete audit Is available at the Barry Intermediate School District office, 202 S. Broadway, Hastings, for ,e,'lew' JOHN R. FEHSENFELD, Secretu, Board of Education W.. GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE Revenues: A EXPENSE STATEMENT Local Sources ! $355,228 $350,506 FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,1988 State Sources 315,391 299,883 Federal Sources.... 203,324 150,108 Revenues: 1958Other Local Sources$ 45,734 $ 46,009 Transactions------37,903 16,992 Slate Sources 104,672 133,168 TOTAL Federal REVENUES I $911,846 $817,399 Sources. 98,902 97,369 Total Expenditures: Revenues $247,775 $278,079 Instruction: Other Financing Sources: Added Needs J $287,077 $258,489 Fund Supporting Services: Modifications $ 13,120 $ 12,340 Pupil 191,923 184,397 Instrl. Staff 68,669 TOTAL REVENUES A 38,832 General Adm 40,268 42,605 OTHER SOURCES... $260,895 $290,419 Business 57,559 56,644 Expenditures: Fixed Charges.... 58,632 Instruction: Capital Outlay: Added Needs $ 31,561 $ 39,592 Instruction 374 285 Supporting Services: Supporting Instrl. Staff 18,813 18,243 Services.............. 74,008 36,009 General Adm 90,545 97,268 TOTAL 2,721 Business 6,408 EXPENDITURES... 9$774,421 $661,450 5,384 Fixed Charges.... Other Financing Uses: Community Ser 100,511 124,486 Fund Capital Outlay 5,360 5,339 Modifications $ 13,120 $ 12,340 TOTAL Payments to Other EXPENDITURES.. $260,531 $293,033 Govern. Units 134,686 121,162 Excess (deficiency) of revenues Total Other over expenditures and other uses Uses. $147,806 $133,502 of funds $ 364 ($2,614) TOTAL EXPENDITURES A OTHER FINANCING USES... $922,227 $794,952 GENERAL EDUCATION Excess (deficiency) of revenues STATEMENT OF FUND BALANCE over expenditures and other uses YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1988 of funds ($10,381) S 22,447 FUND BALANCE JULY 1,1987$ 13,915 SPECIAL EDUCATION Excess (deficiency) of STATEMENT OF FUND BALANCE revenues and other sources of funds over expenditures YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1988 ..364‘ and other use funds. FUND BALANCE JULY 1,1987$188,412 FUND BALANCE JUNE 30,1988...$ 14,279 GENERAL FUND COOPERATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30, 1988 ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents Restricted cash Accts, receivable.. Delinquent taxes receivable Prepaid expenses. Total assets LIABILITIES: Accts. Payable..... Due to Special Ed. Fund Due to Severance Trust Acct Other Liabilities.... 1987 1968 $ 16,460 5,781 17,360 00 39,623 $ 3,426 6,943 29,257 3,155 250 $ 43,031 5,810 4,426 9,959 13,044 Total liabilities 7,973 $1,602 $ 25,344 $ 29,116 FUND BALANCE 14,279 13,915 $ Total liab'liiies and $ 39,623 fund balance 2687 44TH ST. 5 E. (JUST EAST Of BRETON) GRAND RAPIDS Ml 49508 either." The current rate of those sentenced to prison, serving time and then becoming repeat offenders and going back to prison is one in three. This was the first presentation the men made to a school group, but they said they feel if was effective and informative to young people, and they are willing to do more. 8,361 3,285 $ 43,031 Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures and other ■($10,381) uses of funds. FUND BALANCE JUNE 30.1988 -$176,031 SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30, 1968 1988 1987 ASSETS: Cash and cash $178,099 $188,959 equivalents 15,453 Accts, receivable.. 39,616 Delinquent taxes 933 30,326 receivable Accrued interest 00 2,097 receivable............. Due from General 9,959 13,044 fund....................... Prepaid expenses. 00 751 Total assets $274,793 S 6,984 79,273 124 $ 26.413 S 86,381 FUND BALANCE 178.031 Total liabilities and fund balance $204,444 $274,793 Total liabilities. .. SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE & EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1988 $204,444 LIABILITIES: Accounts payable ■ $ 2,714 regular Accounts payable 23,699 Section 52 Accounts payable ■ 00 State 188,412 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 27, 1988 Annawave Kardell John M. Weyerman Marcella C. Stewart MIDDLEVILLE - John M. Weyerman, 90, 516 14 South Broadway, Middleville died Monday, October 24, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Weyerman was bora on September 25, 1898 in Barry County, the son of Jacob and Augusta (Gregun) Weyerman. He was raised in Hope Township. He attended the Hines School. He was married to Ruth Eddy in 1920. She preceded him in death on January 26,1972. He then married Nellie (Mathis) Harrison on June 8, 1973. His employment included farming, custom threshing for area farmers and lumbering. Mr. Weyerman is survived by his wife, Nellie, four sons, John J. Weyerman of Delton, Rex Weyerman of Wyoming, Michigan, Lynn Weyerman of Savannah, Georgia and Eldon Weyerman of Hastings; one step daughter, Sandra Tolan of Middleville; one step son, Randall Harrison of Anniston, Alabama; 18 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; seven step grandchildren and one sister, Margaret TenHoopen of Wyoming, Michigan. He was preceded in death by one son, Russell Weyerman, one step son, James Ronald Harrison and one sister, Grace Crakes. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 27 at the Wren Funeral Home with Rev. David Terhune officiating. Burial will be at the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Associations. NASHVILLE - Marcella C. Stewart, 76, of 11094 Face Highway, Nashville, died Thurs­ day, October 20, 1988 at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mrs. Stewart was born on July 27, 1912 at Morrisville, Vermont. She was raised in the Morrisville, Vermont area and attended Morrisville Elementary schools, graduating from People’s Academy High School in Morrisville. She was a member of the Nashville Garden Chib. Mrs. Stewart is survived by three daughters, Barbara Williams of Morrisville, Vermont; Beverly Stannard of Cathedral City, California and Judy Eaton of Nashville; 12 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; four sisters, Lucille Brown of Key Largo, Florida, Joanne Chaput of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, Madeline Garten of Safford, Arizona and Betty Salvadore of Westboro, Massachusetts; four brothers, Leonard Liberty of Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Bill and Tom Liberty, both of Levittown, Pennsylvania and Raymond Liber­ ty of Lyndon, Vermont She was preceded in death by one grandson and three brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday, Octob­ er 22 at Vogt Chapel ofWren Funeral Homes, Nashville with Rev. Donald Entemnan officiat­ ing. Burial was at the Striker Cemetery, Balti­ more Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam Library of Nashville. Arrangements made by Vogt Chapel ofWren Funeral Homes, Nashville. ATTIM) SEMES Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. Nortk St.. Michael Anton, Pastor. Phene 945-9414. Sunday. Oct. 30 - 8:45 Church School. 10:00 Holy Com■punion. Thursday, Oct. 27-1:00 Ruth Circle. 7:30 Senior Choir, 8: 00 AA. Saturday. Oct. 29 - 9:30 Confirmation 6. Monday. Oct. 31 6:00 Pos. Parenting. 7:30 Church League BB. Tuesday, Nov. I 9: 30 Wordwatchen. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen A. Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. Sept. 25 - 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Service Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 ser­ vice over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 Senior High Church School Classes. 10:00 Classes for Pre­ School. D.K., and Kindergarten in the Hall Basement; Children's Church for Grades One through Four in the Dining Room. 5:00 Junior High Youth Fellowship meet at church. 6:30 Senior High Youth Fellowship meet ar Church. Tuesday. Sept. 27 - 7:00 Shower for Edie Keller. Wednesday. Sept. 28 - 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Friday. Sept. 28 - 6:00 Mender's Dinner in the Dining Room. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, Comer of Jeffer­ son and Walnut. Hastings. Sunday School. 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Pastor. Dale Wells. Phone 948-4012. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings, Ml 49058, Nor­ man Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m., Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway, 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian ex­ perience makes you a member, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir. 9:00 p.m. Church School and Adult Education. 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 10:30 a.m. Week­ day Eucharists: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir. Bi­ ble Study, youth group, and other activities. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH. 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm, Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School, ICcOO. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:3o. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11 a.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, ' The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:00 (Elon. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB club for boys. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Sen-ices: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Sen--- - 'or Adults. Teens and Chi. * ------------------------------------------------- - The Church Page is Paia for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Preecripflon Service HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN ASSOCIATION Hailing* ond loke Odetia COLEMAN AGENCY of HoiUnn, Inc. Iniuronce lor youf Ufa. Home. Buimati ond Cor WHEN FUNERAL HOMES Halting* — Nashville X HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South al M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Wonhip: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.tn. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Banfield Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day. 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTLST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barrett, Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night, 6:30 AWANA Grades K thro 8, IM p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Cboir) Saturday 10 to II a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship II a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hartgerink. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6.30 p.m. Dowling Area HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Nashville Area NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS MMmb.. FU>J.C THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1953 N. Brood wo / - Hasting* BOSLEY PHARMACY Hailing* Michigan Sherman R. Wertman DELTON - Sherman R. Wertman, 67, of 9091 Cedar Creek Road, died suddenly Monday, October 17, 1988 at his residence. Mr. Wertman was bora September 15,1921 in Cloverdale, the son of Ollie and Cora (Lammers) Wertman. He graduated from Delton-Kellogg Schools in 1939. He lived at the Cedar Creek address since 1969. He was employed for several years with E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings. He retired from Chicago Bridge & Iron as a boiler maker after 33 years in 1982. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge #626 and the Eagle Lodge #2192 in North Dakota. He served with the United Stales Army during World War II. On July 1, 1954 he married June Belt Mr. Wertman is survived by his wife June; two daughters, Mrs. Doug (Carol) Rivett and Karen Werman, both of Hastings; one son Roland Wertman of Dallas, Texas; two step­ sons, Wayne Podgurski at home and Donald Bailey of Omaha Nebraska; eight grandchil­ dren; one brother, Wellington Wertman of Delton; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 20, 1988 at Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Burial was at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Delton Area "Pre*crip1>ori*“ -110 5. Jefleiton • 945-3429 of Hoai^t Glenn M. Bourdo PLAINWELL - Glenn M. Bourdo, 69, of 7275 Lindsey Road, Plainwell died Wednes­ day, October 19, 1988 at Borgess Medical Center where he had been a patient since October 10. Mr. Bourdo was bora September 11,1919 in Toledo, Ohio the son of Fred and Nellie (Shoe­ maker) Bourdo. He moved with his family at the age of 7 to the Orangeville area He was married to Dorothy Foote on Octob­ er 28, 1939. Mr. Bourdo was employed for several years with Boylan Leasing and Valley Metals of Plainwell and also several mobile home facto­ ries in Hastings and Kalamazoo. He was the Sexton of Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville from 1970 until his retirement in 1980. He served with the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Bourdo is survived by his wife Dorothy; two daughters, Larry and Betty Tobias of Delton, Michael and Barbara Czuk of Kalama­ zoo; three sons, Gordon and Fran Bourdo and Bill and Betty Bourdo, all of Plainwell and James and Diane Bourdo of Shelbyville; 15 grandchildren; two great grandsons; four sisters, Mrs. Paul (Inarose) McFarland of Martin, Mrs. Raynard (Lillian) Jokie of Port Huron, Mrs. Robert (June) Lentz of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Mrs. Margaret Barnes of Cedar Springs; one brother Paul and Kathryn Bourdo of Newberry; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son Charles in 1964; two granddaughters, Jody Lynn in 1964 and Tammy Lynn in 1961; and a .sister Catherine in 1983. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oclob- , er 22, 1988 at the Faith United Methodist ’ Church in Delton with Pastor Dan Bowman I and Pastor W. Glenn Campbell officiating. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. ARLENE E. TOMPKINS DOWLING - Arlene E. Tompkins, 60, of 9745 North Avenue, Dowling died Thursday, October 20, 1988 at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. Mrs. Tompkins was born on March 13,1928 in Baltimore Township, Barrry County Michi­ gan, the daughter of Kenneth and Julia (Dunkleberger) Garrett. She was raised in Baltimore Township and' attended the Barney Mills School and Hastings High School. Her employment included Sherman Manu­ facturing Company and the former Weston Biscuit Company in Battle Creek. Mrs. Tompkins is survived by two sons, Michael Tompkins of Lacey and Thomas Tompkins of Anaheim, California; one daught­ er Mrs. Michael (Elaine) Bubnas of Hastings; two grandchildren; one brother Dale Garrett of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was long-time companion Jack Clark who died in September 1988. Funeral services were held Monday, Octob­ er 24,1988 at the Dowling Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Jacqueline Mae Hunnicutt RICHLAND - Jacqueline Mae Hunnicutt, 58, of8485 East De Avenue, Richland, former­ ly of 120 Coats Grove Road, Hastings, died suddenly Sunday, October 23, 1988. Mrs. Hunnicutt was bora on November 15, 1929 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Dewey and Frances (Parker) Hinds. She was raised in the Richland, Kalamazoo and Hastings areas. She was married to Frank Hunnicutt on November 18, 1972. She was employed for 10 years with the Barry County Commission on Aging, retiring in 1985 due to bad health. Mrs. Hunnicutt is survived by her husband, Frank; mother, Frances Lukehart of Richland; father, Dewey Hinds of Richland; two sisters, Mrs. George (Pat) Hawley of Comstock and Mrs. Henry (DeDe) VanSparrenpak of Kala­ mazoo; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 26 at Williams Funeral home in Delton with Rev. James Hill officiating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or American Lung Association. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of 770 Cock ad. — Haitingi, MKhigan St. Rose Catholic Chruch, X________________ —____________ -_______________________ Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Ashley Marie Brooke Derek Carl Warner HASTINGS - Ashley Marie Brooke, of 888 West Walnut Street, Hastings, infant daughter of Dawn and Joseph Brooke was dead at birth on Wednesday, October 19, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Baby Ashley is survived by her parents Dawn and Joe;‘brother Brandon Krouse at home; paternal grandparents William and Ethel Brooke of Nashville; maternal grandmother Rebecca Krouse of Hastings; paternal great grandmother Mrs. Harriet VanZeeland of Kimberly, Wisconsin; maternal great grandpa­ rents Arthur and Mildred Esch of Perrington, Michigan. Funeral services were held Saturday, Octob­ er 22,1988 at Deep Dale Cemetery in Lansing. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Child Abuse Council. NASHVILLE - Derek Carl Warner, 5. of 310 Sherman Street, Nashville, died Thursday, October 20, 1988 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Derek was bora on September 20, 1983 in Hastings, the son of David and Lois (Swan) Warner. He was raised in Nashville and attended Fuller Elementary School. He is survived by his parents, David and Lois; one brother, Timothy; one sister Nichole; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Warner; materal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Swan, all of Nashville; paternal great grandpa­ rents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Damon Warner of North Port, Florida, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Amick of Nashville; paternal great grandmother, Elizabeth Roush of Nashville; maternal great grandmother, Jesse Swakley of Malvern, Iowa and maternal great grandmother, Blanche Kauffman of Freeport. Preceding him in death were his grandfather, Doyle Swan; great grandfathers, Dewey Roush, Earl Swadley, Joseph Kauffman and Emmett Swan. Funeral services were held Monday, Octob­ er 24, 1988 at Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes. Burial was at Hasting* Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Derek Carl Warner Memorial Fund. Garnet Nagel MIDDLEVILLE - Garnet Nagel, 85, of Middleville died Wednesday, October 19, 1988 at Provincial House, Hastings. Mrs. Nagel was bora on February 16, 1903 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Elmer and Caroline (Luce) James. She was married to John Nagel on Novem­ ber 7,1929. She was a member of the Yankee Springs Bible Church. Mrs. Nagel is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ross (Ruby) Johnson of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Leo (Pearl) Fitch of Muskegon; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband John Nagel on August 25, 1984. Funeral services were held Saturday, Octob­ er 22 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Rev. John M. Boers officiating. Burial was at the Irving Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Yankee Springs Bible Church. Lyndon H. Garrison BATTLE CREEK - Lyndon H. Garrison, 84, of Battle Creek and formerly of Hastings died Thursday, October 20,1988 at the Mercy Pavi­ lion in Battle Creek. Graveside services were held Wednesday, October 26, 1988 at the Hastings Riverside Cemetery with Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. James (Kennenth) Lewis MIDDLEVILLE - James (Kenneth) Lewis, 80, of Barlow Lake, Middleville died Saturday, October 22, 1988 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. He was bora on July 14,1908 in Kalamazoo. He was a salesman for Whitmore Automotive and Capitol Automotive in Lansing, retiring in 1970. He resided at Barlow Lake and Puma Gorda, Florida. Mr. Lewis was married to Lucille Lewis on May 13, 1933. Mr. Lewis is survived by two sons, James O. Lewis of Florida and Fritz C and Sue Lewis of Olivet; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucil­ le Lewis on June 25, 1983. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Octob­ er 25 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Rev. Kenneth Vaught officiating. Burial was the Coman Cemetery. Arthur L. Simpson Sr. FREEPORT - Arthur L. Simpson Sr., 72, of Freeport died Monday, October 17, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Simpson was bora on August 5,1916 in Bay City, the son of Lloyd R. and Amy (Sove­ reign) Simpson. He was married to Monjenita M. Hoerauf on July 3. 1937. He was employed at Lescoa in Quality Control. He was a Life member and i Past Master of the Middleville Masonic Lodge F.&AJM. No.231. Mr. Simpson is survived by his wife, Monjenita M. Simpson; four sons, James W. Simpson of Kalamazoo, Terry J. Simpson of Alto, Arthur L. Simpson Jr. of Quincy and Tim M. Simpson of Boca Raton, Florida; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Amy L.) Gillingham of Bruns­ wick, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; two step grand­ children and his step mother, Olive Simpson of DeGraff, Ohio. Private funeral services were held Thursday, October 20 at the Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the chairity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. “Maybe I’m overprotecting but I don’t want my funeral to be a burden for my children Robert Bradfield KALAMAZOO - Robert Bradfield, 63, of West Long Lake Drive, Kalamazoo, died Monday, October 17,1988 at Fort Custer VA. Hospital in Battle Creek. Mr. Bradfield was bora June 13, 1924 in Boyne City. He grew up in the Northern Lower Peninsula and moved south as a young man. He worked in several places in Hastings, Delton and Kalamazoo. Mr. Bradfield is survived by his mother Mrs. Frank Bradfield of Nashville; three sisters, Mrs. Dah Englerth of Hastings, Mrs. Jeannie Cembrowicz of Romeoville, Illinois and Mary Jane Bradfield of Nashville; four brothers, Arlie and Albert Bradfield of Holland, Frank Bradfield, Jr. of Belding and Charles Bradfield of Hastings. Memorial services were held at Peace United Methodist Church in Nashville. Burial will be at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Michigan. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun­ day School at 10 a.nf.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfield United Methodist Sunday School....................... 9 a.m. Church............................. 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School..................9:30 a.m. Church................ ... 10:30 a.m. HEXFAB INCORPORATED SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO - Annawave (Coleman) Kardell, 94, of Santa Fe, New Mexico and formerly of Hastings died Sunday, October 9, 1988 at El Castillo Retirement Center, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Mrs. Kardell was born on December 9,1893 in Hastings. She was raised tn the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. She received her teachers certification from Alma college in 1917. She taught school in Kalamazoo for a brief period before moving to the southwest in the early 1920’s. She was married to Eric Kardell in 1930. They lived in the San Franciso area for many years before moving to Santa Fe, New Mexico in the early 1960’s. She then was employed by the Social Services Department of New Mexico for 10 years. Mrs. Kardell is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eric in 1964. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 28 at the Riverside Cemetery with Rev. G. Kent Keller officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Arlene E. Tompkins CUSTOM INTERIORS FALL "OPEN HOUSE Monday, Oct. 17 through Saturday, Oct. 29 • COFFEE • CIDER * KAY S FAMOUS COOKIES DOOR PRIZESl 10% OFF ... All Carpet and Linoleum — Special Orders — NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings I chose Forethought s funeral planningI’ve been to funerals where people were more upset from fussing with one another over how things should be, than they were from grief itself. That’s not going to happen at mine, because I’ve taken care of everything in advance ... with Forethought. My children won’t have to decide a thing, or even worry about the expense. Forethought is funeral planning.. before the need arises We all regret the fact that we won’t live forever. It’s a fact we simply can’t avoid. But, by planning ahead, we can help our children avoid at least one regret ...that of decisions made in haste. I have all my final wishes recorded and on file at the funeral home, right down to the last detail. And I bought the Forethought life insurance policy designed and ap­ proved specifically for Forethought funeral planning. And, there’s a policy available to anyone up to age 100. Now my children won’t have to spend a cent. To me, taking this burden off my children just seems like the motherly thing to do. ____ _ _ Call or write for details today ...while you’re thinking about it _ THOUGHT. WREN FUNERAL HOMES, INC. BANNER Continuing the troditron o< "Prettiest Homes in Town by George H. Broun” Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! Address City State Phone Number Memlxt Forethought Group*** Zip �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 27, 1988 — Page 7 Patrick Guenther. 17. Bellevue and Heidi Young. 16. Battle Creek. Patrick Ahearn. 20, Woodland and Michelle Hobert, 20. Woodland Vcmard Bailey. 28. Freeport, and Malissa Tabb. 21, Freeport. Robert L. Wyatt. 30. Hastings and Sonjia Grabau. 39, Hastings. Marriage Licenses: COOPERATION COMMUNICATION Wilcox-Bishop announce engagement Waters to observe 25th wedding anniversary Quada-Ryan exchange marriage vows Miles (Bud) and Shirley (Clement) Walers will'celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Saturday, Oct. 29. al an open house hosted by Galen and Wilma Daniels al 3581 Jordan Road. Freeport. from 2-9 p.m. Bud and Shirley were married Nov. 9. 1963. This event will also serve as a farewell for their daughter and son-in-law. Dave and Jeralee (Walers) Langlois, who are moving to Las Crues. N.M. Children of the Waters couple are Dave and Jeralee Langlois: Keith Waters, Ft. Myers, Fla.: Lon Waters. Albuquerque. N.M.; Biil and Anita Waters, Bomont. W.Va.: Rich and Dcelone (Waters) Lake, Collinsville, Va.. and Patrick Waters, Ionia. As the gift of friends and family is the gift of love, please, no other is necessary. Cathy Ann Quada and Joseph William Ryan exchanged wedding vows on Aug. !3 in an outdoor double-ring ceremony at the groom’s parents home. The ceremony was performed by Pastor Jeff Worden of the Hickory Comers Bible Church. The bride is the daughter of Catherine Cogswell of Hastings and the groom is the son of Keith and Mary Ryan of Dowling. Cathy is a graduate of Hastings High School and Kellogg Community College with a LPN degree. She is employed at Provincial House. Joseph is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School. He is employed at Flexfab. Attendants were Cheryl Trumpower matron of honor: bridesmaid Denise Schroll: and flowcrgirl Amanda Ryan. Best man was Donald Ryan, a brother: groomsmen was William Scott Ryan, son of the groom and ringbearer was Mathew Jason Ryan, son of the groom. Ushers were Martin Kaufman, brother of the bride and William Scott Ryan. The bride was given away by the groom’s father, Keith Ryan. Attending the guest book and cake server was Edith Ann Pierce. Responsible for the cake was Charlie and Pam Converse. Video was taken by Kathy Wyerman. Mistress of ceremony, flower maker organizer and taking photos was K’anne For­ man a very special friend of the bride. An outdoor reception followed the wedding at the groom’s parents home. The new Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ryan honey­ mooned in St. Louis and resides in Hastings. ■ 4■ - - .-4-^- ■— —• . Ayers to observe 25th wedding anniversary c g g g r c :e « Waller and Barbara Ayers of 725 S. Bassett Lake Rd. will celebrate their 25th on Oct. 26th. In honor of the occasion their children will have an open house at their parents home Sat.. Oct. 29 13 p.m. All family aad friends invited. ?• 8 s ,j a S g g Karen Williams and Mark Be nan were united in marriage May 14 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Kalamazoo Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Jack James of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bergman of Kalamazoo. Julie Hunn, friend of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Paula Atkinson. Lori Teunasson. Lorrie Jaynes and Michelle Bumson. Best man was James Gibson, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Todd James, brother of the bride. Joel Christenson, Steve Show, and Don Canavan. Serving as ushers were Mike Bergman, brother of the groom, and Dan Urich. Flowergirl was Jamie Stafford, niece of the bride, and ringbearcr was Garett Gonzales, nephew of the bride. Following the honeymoon in the Cayman Islands, the couple teiumed to their Delton home. Grinage-Guy announce engagement Stephen and Alma Grinage of Sunfield have announced rhe engagement of their daughter. Penny, to Steven K. Guy of Otsego. He is the son of Gerald Guy of Mt. Pleasant and the late Dorothy Guy. The bride-elect is a graduate of Lakewood High School and Western Michigan Universi­ ty. The prospective bridegroom is a graduate of Mt. Morris High School and Central Michigan University. Both are teachers at Otsego High School, Otsego. The couple plans a June 17 wedding. PTO holding Halloween party for jr. high Thompson-Basler announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Thompson of Freeport are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter Melanie to George Basler. George is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Basler of Troy. Mi. Melanic is a 1984 graduate of Lakewood High School and a 1988 graduate of Aibjpn College. Melanie received an Economics and Management degree and is currently employed by the accounting firm of Coopers & Lybrand. George is a 1979 graduate of Troy High School and a 1984 graduate of the University of Michigan. George received a bachelors of science degree in mechanical engineering and is currently employed by Jason Tool and Engineering. A December 17 wedding is being planned. Hastings Middle School and the P.T.O. will be hosting a Halloween Party for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students after school on Monday, Oct. 31, from 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. in the West Gym of the Middle School. Students are encouraged to bring costumes to school to change into after school, as there will be prizes awarded for the “Best,” "Ugliest,’’ and “Most Original” costumes. In addition to the costume contest, face pain­ ting, “scarey” movie*, a song contest, music, and refreshments are all part of the fun. Tickets for the party may be bought at the student store for $1, presale, or at the door for $1.50. Any parents wishing to help should call the Middle School office. 3rd District Rutland, Irving a Hastings Twp. Lail to rlQht: Richard Thomas. Hatting* Twp. Supervisor; Mika Smith. County Com­ missioner candidate. Robart Edwards. Rut land Township Supervisor. MIKE SMITH - YOUR COUNTY COMMISSIONER LEADERSHIP FOR A CHAHCE • • • • • • • 4-H Leader - Former Member Former President Barry County Holstein Assn. Former President Barry County MABC Former Secretary/Treasurer Barry County DHIA _ , ., MSU Ag Tech Degree indorsed by . Member First United Methodist Church BttriTf COUIlty Young & Aggressive UAW-CAP 3rd District representation to the county board of com­ missioners has been denied to you. With your help, I will return representation to you along with a dedication to FAIR and equal treatment and consideration for each and every person. On Nov. 8th HELP ME TO HELP YOURSELF. VOTE MIKE SMITH YOUR COUNTY COMMISSIONER Paid for by Committee to Elect Mike Smith, 3271 E. Sager Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 CHRISTMAS IS A WRAP When You’re A Member Of Our Footes celebrated 50th wedding anniversary Woodins to observe 50th wedding anniversary Williams-Bergman united in marriage Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wilcox of Sunfield are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jill Suzanne, to Douglas J. Bishop, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Bishop of Woodland. ' Jill is a graduate of Lakewood High School and is presently a senior at Calvin College. Doug is also a graduate of Lakewood High School, as well as a graduate of Ferris Stale University. He is employed with Excel! Enterprises. A Nov. 25 wedding date has been set. Together we can accomplish many good things. Mr. and Mrs. Max Woodin, 8073 Cedar Creek Rd., Dowling, will celebrate their 50<h anniversary Oct. 29 at a family dinner hosted by their daughters. Nancy Peters and Joyce Moore of Delton. Max Woodin and Viola Brenner were mar­ ried Oct. 29, 1938, in La Grange Ind. He worked for United Steel and Wire, (Roblin) in Battle Creek for 35 years, retiring in 1970. Mrs. Woodin worked for Kroger Co. and retired from Union Pump Co. in 1974. Both are members of A.A.R.P. and she is a past member of the Barry County Extension. They moved from Battle Creek to their pre­ sent address in 1957. They have five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Woodin's hobbies are fishing and repairing old tractors. Mrs. Woodin’s hobbies are sewing and crafts. Robert and Mabie Foote have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with trips to Agawa Canyon. Canada, and The Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island. A family dinner was held at the County Scat Lounge, Hastings. The social hour and dinner was hosted by their son, Bernard, daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Gary Reiglcr, and their sons. Perry and Dennis. Robert was an auto body refinishcr. employed at local garages, retiring from Larke Buick in 1973. Mabie worked at the Car Seal, Hastings Mfg. Co. and Kroger. She retired from Kroger after 30 years in 1980. giving. It’s a smart move! Freeport church plans potluck Sunday Freeport United Methodist, at the comer of Maple and Cherry, will have a fellowship potluck on Sunday, Oct. 30 at noon, and it is open to the public. A special program will begin around 1 p.m.. featuring the Sweet Singing Saws of Gerald Caimes (of Freeport) and Gerald Bestrom. Bcstrom will also give a dramatic perfor­ mance of Abe Lincoln. Nursery care is available, but call in ad­ vance. 7*65-5316, and ask for Pastor Gil Boersma. SUBSCRIBE...to the Banner for all your LOCAL NEWS! Rational Local pastor to observe 40th year in ministry The Rev John M. Boers of Vicksburg will observe (40) years as minister of Yankee Spr­ ings Bible Church at a "Family Night Open House” to be held in the basement of Yankee Springs Bible Church on Friday, Oct. 28. at 7 p.m. All friends and neighbors arc invited to at­ tend and observe this 40th anniversary. SAVE WEEKS RECEIVE *50” PLUS INTEREST *2°° . 50.......... *100“ PLUS INTEREST 300 .. 50................$150M PLUS INTEREST IIIastings ’*5°° .. 50................*250’° PLUS INTEREST West State at Broadway *10°° .. 50................’500* PLUS INTEREST MEMBER FDIC All Deposits Insured *20°° .. 50 .... *1000“ PLUS INTEREST up to $100,000.00 »1°° 50 ................ �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 27, 1988 Drunk driving penalty ‘dandy’ Diet Center _ will make a new^ woman out of you. Ann Landers Shoe slicing continues, Ann finds Dear Readers: Letters are coming in from all over the country telling me that local mer­ chants are still slicing slightly defective shoes, purses, blouses, shirts, books, etc., etc., and tossing these articles in dumpsters behind the store. I have written about this repeatedly and received many letters from retailers saying. "We don’t do this” and "We have stopped doing this since your column appeared.” But still it continues. I am furious that perfectly good merchandise is being ripped up when there are people who are unable to apply for a job because they don’t have decent shoes to wear. Some merchants have written to say. "We will continue to do this because if we give the stuff to charities some people will bring it back in and demand a ‘refund.”’ I know there arc crooks who would try to return items they receive for nothing and mer­ chants must protect themselves, so here’s the solution: Get an indelible stamp and mark all defective merchandise (in an inconspicuous place) so that it cannot be returned. This will protect the merchant and enable needy people to have things they otherwise cannot afford. After this column runs I don’t want to sec any more letters telling me that merchants arc rip­ ping merchandise and throwing it out. 2 Nutrition education. Learn to eat wholesome foods that energize your body. Diet Center can show you how to lose up to :en pounds in two weeks and up to 25 pounds tri six weeks. Throughout our program, you’ll learn more about nutrition, behavior mod­ ification, stress management, self-direction and exercise. Call for a free consultation. 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Dear Mason: The "miracle stuff" is called Rogaine. The good news is that the Federal Drug Administration has approved it (after years of waiting). The bad news is that it will not work for everybody. In fact, only about one out of four males is an ideal candidate. Half of the men who use it will get no results at all. Local druggists say they don’t know yet how much the drug will cost, but in Canada the price is S50 for a bottle that will last a month. The men who can expect the best results are between 20 and 40 years of age and have just begun to notice the hair thinning, especially at the crown. If the balding is at the hair line or around the temples, the drug won’t help. It must be applied twice a day and requires faithful application. If :he user stops, the new­ ly grown hair will fall out. Although this so-called miracle drug docs, well for only a select group, the men for whom it has worked have flipped their wigs over it. A word of consolation for those destined to be bald: It’s neat, inexpensive and you don’t have to worry about dandruff. Area Birth Announcements: IT’S A GIRL Lauric Hallifax. Hastings. Oct. 19, 11:32 p.m.. 7 lbs. IT’S A BOY Brenda Davis. Hastings. Oct. 22, 3:27 p.m.. 11 lbs.. 13% ozs. Philip and Kimberly Mick. Lake Odessa. Oct. 23, 2:20 p.m.. 6 lbs,. 234 ozs. Craig Brown and Patricia Kruger. Lake Odessa. Oct. 23. 6:13 p.m., 4 lbs., 3 ozs. Lucinda Hankins. Woodland. Oct. 24.4:21 a.m,. 8 lbs.. I !4 ozs. ★ OPEN HOUSE ★ Oct. 3l,8:S0am-l0pm MIDDLE MART 509 Arlington Rd. (M-37) New Hours * Free coffee Always • NOVEMBER SPECIALS • Deer Hunter special ... Buy 2 Sand­ wiches and Get 1 FREE & Small Pop Family special ... Buy 1 Large Deluxe Pizza, Get Medium Size 1 Item Free Dear Ann Landers: The 19-ycar-old nephew of my friend (they live in California) crashed into a concrete road abutment. He was intoxicated, according to the tests. For­ tunately no one was hurt. It was his first offense. His sentence was: A fine of SI.000. A visit (along with other drunk drivers) to the morgue to look at an accident victim who had been badly mangled. Seven evenings in a row spent in the emergency room of a hospital. License changed to "Restricted.” which means he can drive only to and from work. The young man must repay his father the SI.000 that he put out for the fine as well as S2.000 for the auto repair bill. 1 think ii would be just dandy if this penalty was imposed on drunk drivers in every slate in the union. Why don’t you suggest it. Ann? — Somerset. NJ. Dear Somerset: I did. in a column that I wrote several months ago. I’d like to think that my column had something to do with this kid’s sentence. It would please me immensely. Confront eavesdropping boss Dear Ann Landers: I enjoy my work, but there is one thing that bothers me terribly. I am absolutely certain that my boss listens in on my phone calls several times a day. I have worked here for five years. I never make personal calls from my desk nor do 1 receive any except in cases in extreme emergency. Several times dumg the day I hear my boss pick up my calls in his back office and he stays on the line. He has never commented on anything that I have said nor have I mentioned to him that I resent his eavesdropping. I am ready to explode. Do you have any suggestions? I need my job and enjoy it a lot, but I am deeply offend­ Legal Notice PRAMIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMSSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Com* mission on Wednesday, November 2. 1988. at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Prairieville Township Holl. 10115 South Norris Rood, wilhln the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance by the amendment of subsection (23a) thereof pertaining to the definition of driveway. 2. The proposed amendment of Section 4.33 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance per­ taining Io private roads. 3. The proposed amendment of Section 4.9 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance by dele­ tion of subsection (B) pertaining to large public ond private gatherings, ond the reference to Section 4.28 therein as that Section has been repealed. 4. The proposed amendment of Section 4.9 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance by the deletion of the letter "A" identifying lhe paragraph contained in that Section. 5. The proposed amendment of Section 4.13-2 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance by the amendment of subsection (f) to exclude home cicupotion uses from site plan review requirements under special land use applications. 6. The proposed amendment of Section 4.19 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance by the addition of a new subsection (C)(9) to allow the Planning Commission, upon application, to waive informational requirements of the site plan for home occupations. 7. 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The proposed amendment of Section 6.2-B.1 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance, by the amendment of subsections h( |. and I thereof pertaining to all references therein io the Prairieville Township Zoning Board of Appeals: said references to be changed t,o refer to the Prairieville Township Plann ng Commission ond all references therein to "Board" to be changed to "Commission". 9. The proposed amendment of Section 6.6.B.5.f of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance to allow two-family dwellings within the Agricultural District as a special exception use. 10. The proposed amendment of Section 6-17 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance, by the amendment of subseclion (C) thereof pertaining to non-conforming lots of record and the placement of buildings thereon. 11. Such other and further matters as may pro­ perly come before the Planning Cotnmisslon.pt the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance and Map and Township Land Use Master Plan and Map and the proposed amendments thereto may be examined at the Prairieville Township Holl located at 10115 South Norris Rood within the Township at any reasonable time from and including the time of public hearing ond may be further examined at the public hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right* to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed zoning amendments at or following the public hearing. All interested persons ore invjted to be present to participate in discussion on the matter. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Sheri Armintrout Secretory Prairieville Townsnip Hall 10115 South Norris Rood Delton, Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 (10/27) ODMUpttOUtVNir Chair* to enjoy. Top, a tovorito swtvei radar, bufton-tuftod. Or choose a gradous wing chair with eiegan0y curved cabriole legs. STARTS AT What are the signs of alcoholism? How can you tell if someone you love is an alcoholic ? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize It. How to Deal With It. How to Conquer It" will give you the answers. To receive a copy, send $3 and a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE if Heft Came In oneWlhese, onewihese. would You Anally Recliners reefcner is eiegantty Rice out, birdseed in Dear Ann Landers: Can you stand one more letter about throwing rice at weddings? Some nitwit wrote that it was bad for the birds because rice swells in their stomachs and kills them. Birdseed was suggested in­ stead. Your ornithology expert must have been on vacation. I’m not surprised that you were inundated with howls from readers who screamed. "Nonsense!" You humbly admit­ ted that you had hatched a bummer. Arc you aware that a great many churches prohibit lhe throwing of rice at weddings because it is dangerous? Rice under leather soles is slippery and could land guests on their rear ends. Birdseed crushes easily and poses no threat. Get it right. Annie. — Your Fans in Portland. Ore. Dear Port: Mine was the face with egg on it. and 1 said so after I received no less than 6,000 letters telling me I had goofed. Rice is out. Birdsecd is in! Thanks, my little chickadees! If you're like many people 65 and older, visits to a specialist aren't uncommon. Just like it isn't uncom­ mon to take medicine for aching joints or sleepless nights. Occasional Chairs $49900 ed by his nosiness. - Gestapo Tactics in the Midwest. Dear Midwest: I believe you should con­ front the boss head on. Say something like this: My Grubheryoong. when you monitor my phone calls I feel as if you don’t have con­ fidence in my ability to handle the customer. I don’t believe I need surveillance and it makes me uncomfortable. I’d appreciate it if you’d trust me to handle calls on my own. VISA �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 27. 1988 — Page 9 Woodland News Chester Guekes is the last of the Middleville Rotary's founding members. In May of this year, the Middleville Rotary celebrates its 50th year. Rotary is an international service club organized by Paul C. Harris in 1905 in Chicago. Locally, the Middleville club was formed under the sponsorship of the Hastings Rotary. The Rotary District Governor was a former Hastings Rotary president, and later the governor of Michigan, Kim Sigler. The beginnings of the Middleville club were close­ ly tied to Hastings. Paul Harris, the Rotary founder, saw his club spread from Chicago to other cities until 1910, when there were 16 such clubs, and the National Association of Rotary Clubs were formed. The Rotary movement continued to grow, not only in the United States, but in Canada. Europe and Latin America as well, and is 1922 Rotary International, the present parent organization, replaced the national organization. Rotary is a world fellowship of business and professional executives who accept the "Ideal of service as the basis for success and hap­ piness in business and community life." Thoughtfulness of others is regarded as the basis of service, and helpfulness to others is its expression. The Rotary program is divided into four main objects: "Club service, the development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; "vocational service," the promotion of high ethical standards in business and professions and the dignifying of all useful occupations; "community service," the application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian in personal, business and community life; and "interna­ tional service," the advancement of interna­ tional understanding, good will and peace through a world fellowship of professional and business people united in a common ideal. Before a Rotary club could form a provi­ sional club, the businessmen had to fill out a complete assessment of their town. Questions were asked concerning the number and types of businesses, the kinds of industry, the number and variety of churches, and the number of people living in the community. It was the policy of Rotary to locate their clubs in community were there was a diversity of business and industry and where the town ap­ peared to be progressive and growing. The Middleville Rotary Club was organized when a group of civic-minded Middleville business men met in the Hotel Middleville on April 4, 1938, and formed a provisional club. Members from the Hastings Rotary Club were present to assist them in getting started. At that meeting, Dillon Wolverton was elected president, Julius Schipper vice president. Burdette Wadd secretary and Dr. C.A.E. Lund treasurer. After several weekly meetings had been held by this provisional club, it was officially welcomed into Rotary International as an ac­ tive Rotary Club on the evening of May 17. 1938, in the Thomapph Kellogg school gym­ nasium when Rotary District Governor Kim Sigler presented the club charter to President Wolverton. Two hundred and seventy two Rotarians from other, clubs were present to witness the event, and to partake of the excellent banquet prepared and served by the high school home economics class, under the direction of Pauline Walker. "The Middleville Charter Night." accor­ ding to an article in the Middleville Sun and Caledonia News, dated Feb. 10, 1950, recall­ ed, "was a real blow-out, the likes of which our village had seldom witnessed, and is still discussed when Middleville Rotarians start reminiscing." The same article relates, "During the 12 years since the charter was granted, the Mid­ dleville Club has quietly performed the many services from which it was organized, as well as lending its active support to the civic ac­ tivities of other local organizations." At that time there were 24 active members, who had been selected on the basis of one memoer from each recognized business or profession in the community, thereby making tie club a true cross-section of the com­ munity's interests and activities. Over the years. Rotary has provided college scholarships to deserving high school graduates. In the beginning, the club provided one scholarship, now it provides two. Every year the club sends two boys to Camp Emery, which provides leadership training. To sup­ port these projects, the Rotary club puts on a spaghetti supper. Fifty years later, there is only one charter member left, Chester Guekes. According to Chester, the outstanding community projects over the years are the tennis courts at the old school, and assisting the Lions Club with Spr­ ing Park. The Rotary club’s most recent success is the village's largest garage sale, held once a year in conjunction with the Chamber of Com­ merce. Everyone in the village who wishes holds their garage sale on the same day. It is widely advertised and draw hugh crowds into the village. Rotary still serves the Middleville com­ munity, meeting every Tuesday at noon. They still support various projects and scholarships, making the community better because they are there and •• <>g together as a club with high ideals. The long-awaited new pumper truck for Woodland Fire Department arrived in the village Saturday morning. With a greeting blast of its siren, it turned the comer from Main Street and drove into the new fire sta­ tion. The truck was built at Union City. Fire chief Jim Wickam. Galen Kilmer. Dave Niethamer. Jim Stowell and Rick Bump drove down Saturday morning and brought it back. The Woodland Fire Department will have an open house at the station Sunday. Oct. 30. from 3 to 6 p.m.. to show this new engine to the public. Douglas Christopher Mackenzie, son of Doug and Judy MacKenzie and a 1981 graduate of Lakewood High School, was mar­ ried to Karen Beth Brehob at Emmanual Lutheran Church in Detroit on Oct. 8. Both the bride and the groom recently completed graduate studies at Michigan Tech in Houghton. The Woodland MacKenZies, Doug. Judy. Greg. Jeff and Yvonne all traveled to Detroit for the wedding. Also attending were Rick and Mary Jo Bump. Duane and Ann Bump, Annette Bump Weeks and Leon Weeks, Rick and Joanne King, John and Margaret Smith and Linda. Tommy and Elizabeth Smith. They were among the more than 50 people who went from the western part of Michigan to the wedding. Special music included a brass ensemble from Henry Ford Community College that played the processional and recessional; a recorder solo by Dr. Diana D. Brehob, sister of the bride; a guitarist; a vocal solo by the mother of the bride, Mrs. Marie L. Brehob; and other vocal music by the mother and sisters of the bride. The matron of honor was Aimee M. O'Hagan, sister of the bride, and bridesmaids were Janel L. DeVries. Ellen G. Brehob, sisters of the bride; and Yvonne MacKenzie, sister of the groom. The best man was Jeffrey S. MacKenzie, brother of the groom, and the groomsmen were Ronald S. Brachi, friend of the groom; Wayne S. Brehob, brother of the bride; and Gregory O. MacKenzie. brother of the groom. The Rev. David L. Schrader perform­ ed the ceremony. Victor Eckardt and Betty Smith had a twocar accident on M-50 Saturday. They were going to visit Smith's mother in Dimondale at the St. Lawrence Convalescent Complex when the accident occured. Both suffered minor injuries, but neither was hospitalized. Among the Woodland area people who at­ tended the Ionia Masonic Dinner on Sunday were Victor Eckardt and Betty Smith, Vem and Ruth Newton. Keith and Bernice Bulling, Jim and Cathy Lucas, Floyd and Esther McVay and Janice Snyder. More than 60 people representating chur­ ches in the Lansing area United Methodist Church area enjoyed an all day conference at\ the Woodland United Methodist Church last > Wednesday. The morning speaker was Dr. Isabelle Gabashane, a native of South Africa, \ State of MkMgan County of Barry Probate Court-Juvenile Division ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING Case No. 3025. 3026 & 3027 TO: LARRY NELSON BRADY. SR. IN THE MATTER OF: 3025 A petition has been filed in lhe above matter. A hearing on lhe petition will be conducted by the court on November 10, 1988 at 9:00 a.m. in Barry County Probate Court. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Lorry Nelson Brady. Sr., personally appear before the court at the time and place staled above. October 20. 1988 Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probate (10/27) aynposH of the Regular Meeting of the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD October 12. 1988 Four Board Members present, one excused and four citizens. Reports of committees presented. Department of Natural Resources issued permits to Roger McCowan. Jr.. Corl Thom and James Joy to construct seawalls at Fine Lake. Approved payment of vouchers in amount of $18,957.51. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk (10/27) Supervisor Stevens PREMIUM CUSTOM .. DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE (County Proposition) BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOVEMBER 8, 1988 Shall the County of Barry borrow the principal sum of not to exceed $1,350,000 to renovate, preserve and make handicapped accessible the Barry County Courthouse, and issue its general obligation bonds secured by the county's unlimited tax pledge pursuant to law to be repaid over an estimated ten (10) years solely from the levy of additional ad valorem property taxes on all taxable property within the County of Barry to the extent annually necessary for the repayment of the bonds? now affiliated with Michigan State Universi­ ty. Her topic was apartheid. A luncheon was prepared and served by the Woodland United Methodist Women. The afternoon included a panel on "Faces Of Poverty In Our Midst." Panelists were the district vice president. Barbara Grosvenor; Lisa Kieselbach of the Ingham County Food Bank; Dr. Paul DeWccsc of the Friendship Harvest House Clinic connected with the Lan­ sing Street Ministry; Pamela Fulton, director of Community Outreach Neighborhood Ac­ tivities of Lansing, and David Hollister, the 57th District Representative in the Michigan House of Representatives. A litany on racial justice and a litany on poverty were prepared and presented in the afternoon. Sally Scott Ucrling of Hastings presented a dramatic study of the lives of Ruth and Esther, which was considered excellent. Woodland Towne House sponsored a euchre tournament on Saturday. There were 100 players registered when the playing started a noon. The tournament lasted until 2:30 p.m. and was followed by lunch for the players and guests. Marguerita Baitinger is at home after hav­ ing hip surgery Sept. 8 at Pennock Hospital. She spent 10 days in the hospital then went to Thomapplc Manor for several weeks of therapy. She returned home when she was again able to walk without a walker. An Evangelical Weekend u planned for Lakewood United Methodist Church, starting Friday. Oct. 28 with Dr. Steve Harper speak­ ing three times. A potluck supper will be held at 6:15 on Friday and an evening service will follow the supper. Saturday will start with a men’s prayer breakfast at 7 a.m. The men’s prayer breakfast, usually held at “Our Place," a restaurant at the comer of M-66 and M-50, will be combined with this Lakewood United Methodist breakfast for this one week. Saturday also will include a women’s lun­ cheon at noon, a pancake supper at 6:15, and an evening service al 7:30. Sunday will in­ clude morning service at the regular time (9:30 a.m.), adult Sunday School at 11 a.m., and a potluck dinner at noon. Sunday afternoon the West Michigan Evangelical Fellowship (a conference of ministers and other church officials) will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church. This conference will begin at 3 p.m. and will include a dinner at 5:30. The evening service will also be part of the evangelical con­ ference, but will be of interest to the general church membership if they wish to attend. Tom and Doris Niethamer received the Barry County Historical Society Distinguish­ ed Service award at the society’s annual ban­ quet in Hastings last Thursday evening. This award is given each year to a society member who has done several things to help promote the preservation of history in the county. UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE ‘445 1 S335 *265 I ’335 John Deere SNO-DOUGH SALE Getting ready for winter now will save you money. Because right now you can bring this SNO-DOUGH coupon in and receive up to $150 off of these highquality Joltn Deere products: ♦ $60 off the 322 Snowthrower (3 hp) J* $100 off the 520, 522 and 524 Snowblowers (all 5 hp models) Like a Deere* ♦ $150 off the 826 Snowblower (8 hp) ♦ $150 off the 1032 Snowblower (10 hp) That’s why there’s no better time to buy than right now. Stop in today. THORNAPPLE VALLEY 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37). Hastings • 616-945-9526 REPUBLICAN TUESDAY, NOV. 8 State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 88-20009-SE Estate of ROBERT G. FREDERICKSON TO ALL INTERESTED PERSON: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On October 21. 1988, at 1:30 p.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing was held on the petition of Carol J. Frederickson requesting that Carol J. Frederickson be appointed personal represen­ tative of Robert G. Frederickson who lived at 637 S. Grove St.. Delton, Michigan ond who died March 9, 1987; and requesting also that heirs be deter­ mined at a hearing on November 14, 1988 at 4:00 p.m. Creditors ore notified that copies of oil claims ogoinst the deceased must be presented personal­ ly or by mail, to both the personal representative ond to the court on or before January 21, 1989. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. October 24. 1988 ROBERT L. BYINGTON P-27621 222 West Apple St., P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Ml 49058 616-945-9557 CAROL J. FREDERICKSON 637 S. Grove Street Delton. Ml 49046 616-623-5205 Protection of your real estate depends on having an experienced, qualified person as Register of Deeds Some of the Register of Deeds jobs are: — to maintain accurate records of real estate, some 9,000 documents per year and 800,000 pages of records dating from the 1830s; — to maintain personal property records (Chattel lelns); — to maintain section comers and survey records; — administer $140,000 In revenues and $77,000 in expenditures for the office; — and chair the Plat Board with responsibility for 450 plats. VOTE Schondelmayer Register of Deeds Incumbent Republican (10/27) Some of Sandy Schondelmayer’s qualifications: — Five years of experience with four years as Register of Deeds mean Sandy knows how to get the job done and knows the requirements. — Seven years of real estate sales with four years as a broker mean he knows the real estate requirements. — Four years as Irving Township Clerk mean he understands local government. — Sandy Schondelmayer provides efficient, courteous service to the taxpayers and demonstrates the working knowledge needed in his position. — He has developed a good, cooperative relationship with 16 township governments and the City of Hastings, providing desired sales information. Pariltoebytha Commit— to r+atact Sandy Schcndarinayv Rapttar ol D—da $5 Utad St. Ml 49058 KEEP A LEADER. KEEP OUR BEST. •All teeth and material* vied meet the high standard* Ml by the American Dental A*»'n. ‘Our on premise* lab provide* individual X efficient service. ■Free denture consultation S examination (616) 455-0810 •L.D. Himebough DOS ■0.0. White DOS *G. Mancewici DDS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids YES NO Nothing Runs Barry county Register of Deeds Legal Notices f NOTICE Of ELECTION by Catherine Lucas Pai/ for by the Henri for Congress Committee. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 27, 1988 Saxon-Panther gridders renew season-ending rivalry this Friday Despite even conceivable weather condi­ tion ranging from the' snow and frigid temperatures of 1482 to an erily-warm Hallo­ ween night in 1985. 77i<- Game annually pro­ duces classic results. Hastings. The Saxons have swept to eight wins in the nine games, losing only last year’s 35-0 whitewash to an outstanding KVAchampion and playoff-bound Panther team. That contest was one of the few routs in the Delton — Hastings Series 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 — — — — — — — — — Delton 35, Hastings 0 Hastings 32, Delton 22 Hastings 14, Delton 9 Hastings 14, Delton 7 Hastings 13, Delton 12 (3 OT) Hastings 7, Delton 0 Hastings 20, Delton 14 Hastings 26, Delton 0 Hastings 31, Delton 8 It doesn’t matter what the records of Hastings and Delton show, the schools have combined for one after another season-ending thrillers during the ninc-ycar series. Hastings and Delton renew that grid rivalry this Friday at Johnson Field. Past results have leaned heavily toward series as five of the games have been decided by a touchdown or less, four in the last four minutes. Both Hastings coach Bill Karpinski and Rob Hccthuis are expecting that trend to continue, despite mediocre seasons from both teams. The Saxons are 4-4 overall while finishing fourth in the Twin Valley with a 3-4 mark. Delton is 2-6 with a final 2-4 KVA mark. Not wanting to give fuel the other team’s fire, both coaches are particularly wary of their phraseology is describing the matchup. “It’s the last game of the year, the last game for our seniors, and it's a rivalry," ad­ mits Karpinski. “When you play a team like Delton you expect a tough game. It’s a key game for our seniors and the entire squad.” Heethuis returns lhe favor, calling Hastings one of the Twin Valley’s finest representatives. ’ “They’re a very fine football team." says Heethuis. “In a Twin Valley that’s loaded. Hastings is a good, solid football team. "This has developed into an excellent rivalry. You have two teams who aren't going to the playoffs and people will see a great football game.” After a slow start, a completely rebuilt Delton squad has been impressive its last four games. Following a 26-0 loss to unbeaten and unscored upon Paw Paw. the Panthers blank­ ed Galesburg-Augusta 21-0 while battering Kalamazoo Christian 39-7. Last week Delton lost in the last minute to Hackett, 16-14. Heethuis said his team’s effort against Hackett contest was outstanding. “It was the best game we’ve played all year,” he said. "Hackett is a good team and I think we palyed good enough to win.” Offensively, the Panthers are led by senior running backs John Roblycr and Dave Gcren. Roblyer has scored three times in the last two games while Geren tallied twice in the Kalamazoo Christian game. The offense has improved steadily over the second half of the season. The Panthers averaged only four points a game through their first four, but in lhe last four contests Delton has scored at a 20.5 points per game clip. Defensively, the team is led by linebackers Troy Wooden and Roblyer and tackle Marty Parshall. Hastings, meanwhile, will be trying to re­ bound from another in a line of tough losses. League champion Harper Creek tallied a late touchdown to top the Saxons 18-12 last week, the team’s third loss in its last four games — all by a touchdown or less. Karpinski sees another close game against the Panthers. “We’re going to have to be up for them.” he said. “When you play Delton you can forget about the records. We have a healthy, good clean rivalry with them and we’re look­ ing forward to playing them.” Statistically, the Saxons played the playoff­ bound and two-time Twin Valley champion Beavers well. Harper Creek held a 171-108 advantage in passing, but were outrushed 172-114. Playing his first game at linebacker, Jim Lenz led Hastings with 20 tackles. Brian Turnbull had 13 end Jeff Young nine. [ Sports ] Hastings’ Katy Peterson (12) drives to two of her eight points in the Sax­ ons’ 63-31 win over Harper Creek Tuesday night. Saxon eagers creep closer to .500 mark, 63-31 Middleville ousts Hastings from soccer districts 5-4 In the midst of what could only be described as the monsoon season. ^Middleville’s Brad Buehler banged home a goal during a sudden death shootout lifting the Trojans past Hastings 5-4 in a wild district soccer game Monday night. The loss eliminated Hastings (14-3-1) from lhe stale tournament and propelled the under­ dog Trojans (12-6-1) into Wednesday's se­ cond round matchup with top-ranked Gull Lake. Buehler’s goal, on the team’s third attempt in the shootout, ended the bizarre 2%-hour first round district game in almost complete darkness. The teams battled through a full 80-minute regulation game, two five-minute overtimes, a five-shot shootout, and a second sudden death shootout which lasted all of three shots for each team. Middleville rallied from a 3-1 deficit to tie the game 3-3 after regulation time. The Tro­ jans then scored in the first five-mint'ie over­ time with the Saxons knotting the sjore in the next five-minute block. Both teams scored on four of five attempts in the first shootout. In the second shootout, Hastings missed its first shot with both teams hitting lhe second. Buehler then fired in his game-winner in almost complete darkness. "We controlled the game, but we couldn’t get the bail in the net," said disapointed Hastings coach Doug Mepham. Middleville coach Steve Evans admitted the contest looked bleak for the first 60 minutes. “It’s the best game we’ve played as a team in four years." he said. "With the way Hastings was moving the ball and with a 3-1 lead. 1 thought they had the game wrapped up." The game was originally scheduled for Middleville’s Bob White Stadium, but last Friday’s football game made conditions unplayable for soccer on Monday, said Mid­ dleville Athletic Director Skip Pranger. The decision to move lhe game to the unlighted soccer field was made Monday morning after it became obvious that continued rainy and muddy conditions weren't going to allow use of the stadium, Pranger said. Mepham had hoped the game could be played on the larger football field, but he realized lhe decision to play on the adjacent soccer field was lhe logical choice. The fact that a district game of lhe state tournament had to be decided in near-darkness under rainy, muddy and wind-swept conditions was “unfortunate,” said Mepham. “It wasn't unfair because both teams had to do it.” he said. “But it’s unfortunate — and I’m not crying over spilled milk — that it had to end this way. I feel for the kids. All that emotion and work since August and it’s all over." Pranger agreed the conditions were much less than favorable, but with day-long rains on Sunday and Monday the football stadium and soccer field were left a muddy mess. The game had to be played either Monday or Tuesday because the winner was scheduled to play Gull Lake in a second round game on Wednesday. “Nobody could have anticipated ?U the darkness and rain. Hindsight is outstanding,” Pranger said. “It just wasn’t safe to play on the football field. We had 35-40 gulls on the field the other day, and they’re still there.” Pranger said Middleville's only option was to move the game back an hour from 5 p.m. to Parents & Children! The Caledonia Gymnastics Club - of Middleville .. begins its next 8-week a*Mio» • 7 jinning Oct. 24. The classes are on a fir come, first served basis, so please call in fo make your reservations early. Classes are held Monday thru Thursday and on Saturday mornings. Call 795-7620 for Tinies and Days We offer beginning through advanced gymnastics for boys & girls and have a USGF registered boys & girls team. We are located at... SHAPE UP AND SHOW OFF' 101 East Main — Middleville Hastings alumni cage game Nov. 25 Any former Hastings basketball players interested in playing in an alumni game should contact Dennis O’Mara at 948-8625 or 429 S. Park Street, Hastings. The game(s) will be played Nov. 25. Hastings' Jason Miller (left) tries to boot the bait past a Mlddtevllla player In the Trojans' wild 5-4 district win Monday night. 4 p.m. But WOTV-Channel 8 was at the game to film a special segment on Hastings goalie Steve Jordan, plus word on the switch likely would have went out late to game workers and parents, be said. “We had to go with 5 p.m.” said Pranger. Despite the conditions, the game itself was a nail-biter. Hastings jumped in front 3-1 on a pair of goals by Chris Tracy, his 30th and 31st, and one by Pete Hauschild. his 25th. The game stayed that way until the last 10 minutes of regulation when the Trojans knot­ ted the score on goals by Oliver Wilken and Dave French. Wilken's goal, his 22nd of the season, was a key, said Evans. “That’s what turned us around,” he said. Mepham said his team played outstanding soccer through the first 60 minutes. “We controlled three quarters of the game and just slipped at the end,” said Mepham, whose team enjoyed a whopping 48-22 edge Sports • • • in shots on goal. French scored in the first five-minute extra session while Tracy answered for Hastings in the second. Both teams notched four goals in the five-shot shootout. In the second sudden death shootout, where teams alternate shots, Hastings and Mid­ dleville both scored on four of its five chances, forcing the contest into a second single-shot shootout. The Saxons and Trojans both connected on their first shots with neither team making the second. Hastings missed on its third attempt and then Buehler won it for the Trojans with a low. hard shot into the corner. Evans said even if the Saxons had hung on in overtime, it wouldn’t have overshadowed a tremendous effort by his team. “We knew all along it would be a tough game," said Evaus. “I told the kids I was satisfied with their effort even if we hadn’t at a glance bv Ste»»- v.'rtoe' Nobody asked me, but... Unfairness of grid playoffs: The team has won 19-of its last 20 games while winning or sharing two O-K Blue championships. And in two days Mid­ dleville’s season will end before Halloween...again. Don’t mention the Michigan High School Athletic Association around Mid­ dleville. The state’s governing body of prep athletics isn’t held in high esteem there at the moment. One of four unbeaten teams not to make the playoffs last fall, the Trojans likely will finish 8-1 and miss the party this time around too. Despite their lofty record, the Trojans rate so low in the computer ranking Clark and Seidl Veterinary Hospital OCTOBER 31, 1988 2265 West Gun Lake Road Announce Move... % Mile West of Former Hospital, Corner of M-37 & M-43 and Tanner Lake Road (Formerly the Oracle Restaurant) Phone Number The Same — 945-5450 It’s been a simple season for Hastings' girls basketball team. When the Saxons shoot well, they win. When they don’t, they lose. Very simple. Hastings used some torrid second half shooting Tuesday night to bury Harper Creek 63-31. Hastings is now 6-7 overall and 5-4 in the Twin Valley. The Saxons used outstanding shooting last Tuesday to beat Albion 64-49 and snap a fivegame losing.streak. In that, game the $axqns hit 43 percent from the field 'and 65 percent from the line. Against Harper Creek, Hastings hit 16-of-26 (61 percent) second half field goals while adding 9-og-12 free throws to transform a 22-18 halftime lead into a 32-point blowout. Hastings outscored the Beavers 16-8 tn the third period and 25-5 in the final eight minutes. Earlier in the season Hastings only beat Harper Creek 40-37 as the Saxons hit just 30 percent (15-of-50) of their field goals. Hastings coach Ernie Strong said a halftime talk about keeping better track of the ball led the improved results in the second half. “At the intermission we cautioned the girls about their transition game," said Strong. “We were making our bad passes by trying to make them on the run. We have to learn to come to jump stops and then pass. "The players heeded our suggestions and we cut down on the turnovers and started to make our shots. When we play in this fashion we are going to be much more difficult to beat.” Hastings hit only 9-of-32 first half shots while committing 14 of the team’s total of 19 turnovers. Lin James and Kellc Young each had 12* points to lead Hastings. James scored eight of her points in the third quarter when the Sax­ ons stretched their four-point halftime lead to 12. Carrie Carr added 11 points, all in the fourth quarter, to go along with 10 rebounds. Katy Peterson, Melissa Belson and Jackie Longstreet added eight points to a balanced at­ tack while Tia DeGoa came off the bench to add four assists, two steals and a basket. Hastings plays the second of four straight home games tonight against Ionia. The Sax­ ons play Hillsdale and Marshal next Tuesday and Thursday. Saxon jayyee gridders drop 14-6 decision to Beavers Harper Creek scored on a three-yard run with five minutes left to beat Hastings' junior varsity football team 14-6 last Thursday. Hastings had tied the game 6-6 in the third period on a six-yard TD pass from Jeremy Horan to Brad Warner. Harper Creek scored first, a three-yard run in the third period. Horan passed 19 times, completing eight for 66 yards. Warner caught four of those passes for 54 yards. Tom Ward led the Hastings rushers with 23 carries and 136 yards. Hastings played outstanding defense, said coach Jeff Simpson, stopping the Beavers three times inside the 20. once at the five. The Saxons are now 3-4-1 Football, soccer and pay-to-participate system they have to climb a dozen or so spots just to see the bottom. It’s time the MHSAA reorganized its playoff system to allow for situations like the one facing Middleville. The Tro­ jans must wonder what the sense is of even trying to please the MHSAA’s illbegotten computer. The problem is a unfair point system. The playoffs are based on a system which allows teams to earn 80 points for beating a Class A team, 64 for beating a Class B team, right on down to 16 for ty­ ing a Class D team. Bonus points are also earned for the success of opponents. At the risk of oversimplification, an improved system would allow less points for beating higher class teams, and more points for beating teams who have good records. Thus a team will be rewarded by playing a tough schedule, rather than for beating teams in higher classes. The playoff system annually comes under attack this time of year by coaches who possess legit beefs. A classic exam­ ple this fall is Paw Paw, which is not on­ ly unbeaten, but unscored upon as well. But because of the Redskins’ schedule, they aren’t likely to make the playoffs unless there are a couple of upsets this week. People from Paw Paw are about ready to discover what Middleville already knows: The MHSAA had belter get with the program. The right program. Play-to-participate passes first step?: Did Hastings’ controversial playto-participate program really pass its first key step this fall or were the 11 freshman through varsity fall teams sim­ ple a given? It’s the proverbial good news, bad news situation. The good news is overall participant numbers not only held their own this fall, but rose in a couple of sports due to active recruiting on the part of coaches. And this is all fine and good. In seeking to fill their teams, coaches should ven­ ture off into the hallways seeking players. That philosophy worked well for the fall, but the bad news is that pay-forparticipation’s rest test is coming up. Parents apparently have found it within their pocketbook to come across with $125 for their kids’ involvement in fall sports. The real test will come during the winter and then even more so in the spr­ ing when parents are asked to double and even triple that figure. Hopefully that’ll happen, but only time will tell. The final evaluations arc far from complete. Harper Creek fortunate or talented in football?: In August. Hastings foot­ ball coach Bill Karpinski predicted the Twin Valley champion would be saddled Continued on Next Page �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 27, 1988 — Page 11 Bowling results Bowlerettcs Britten’s Concrete 20-8; Nashville Auto !0-8; Hecker's 18-10; Three Ponies Tack 6-12; River Bend Travel 15-13; Good Time ’izza 14-14; Kents 12-16; Thomapplc Manor 2-16; O’Dells IIVi-16^; Hastings Bowl 1-17; Hex Fab 11-17: D.J. Electric '-4-2094. Good Games and Scries - E. Ddunham 07-576; L. Elliston 191-496; L. Murphy 65-467; N. Taylor 187-485; S.K. VanDen>urg 189-523; D. Brumm 165-460; J. Vaughn 87-506; C. Miller 174-420; M. Scramlin 73-478; C. Hcrbig 169-441; W. Hull 40-400: J. Skedgell 172. M. Vanhuizcn 137; ). Bums 165; K. Fowler 164; W. O’Dell 29; T. Loftus 175; G. Potter 147; M. Vestbrook 146; B. Stuart 158; T. Kohn 157; ■1. Garber 176. Monday Mixers Pioneer Apartments 21-7; Michelob 894-994; Deweys Auto Body 18-10; Miller cal Estate 17-11; Cinder Drugs 16-12; uperior Seafoods 16-12; Hastings Bowl 5-13; Miller Carpeting 1394-1494; Andrus of lastings 13-15; Hastings Bowl and Lounge 3-15; Sir N Her 12-16; Hastings Flower hop 11-17; Girrbachs 11-17; Friends 11-17; fusic Center 11-17; Burger King 7-21. Good Games and Series - B. Cuddabce 69; R. Perry 175; C. Beckwith 180; M. lystrom 187-525; J. Solmes 208; V. Can67; A. Swanson 155; P. Czindcr 179; B. >nes 185-513; S. Smith 166; M. Snyder 196; . Nichols 181; B. Hathaway 195-514; J. •agner 191-540; B. Eckert 162; H. Hewitt 85; D. Burghoff 158; F. Schneider 163; M. . icland 166; K. Schantz 166; M. Moore 162; . Waldron 182. । 7 hursdays Angels Outward Appearance 26-6; McDonalds II 22-10; Stefanos 21 '6-1094; Clays Dinner Bell 18-14; Hastings Bowl 1394-18'6; Geukes Market 9-23; Hickory Inn 9-11; McDonalds I 9-23. Good Games and Series - K. Barnum 158: B. Cowell 168-461; D. Svoboda 174-462; L. Watson 152; M. Morgan 146; L. Stamm 178-469; B. Ranguette 169-472; R. Haight 185-570; N. McDonald 176; C. Burpee 179; L. Aspinail 168; M. Burpee 134; J. Connor 162- C. Moore 141; L. Apsey 170; K. Lan­ caster 168-441; C. Cuddahee 167; B. Morgan 192-441; K. Hayward 125; B. Cantrell 170; P. Miller 165; S. Vandecar 181-530 Congratulations to T. Daniels 213-579. Wednesday P.M. Mace’s Pharmacy 23-5; Nashville Locker 19-9; Art Meade 18-10; Cast Offs 16-12; Handy’s Shirts 15-13; Gillons Const. 14-14; Lifestyles 14-14; M & M’s 12-16; Valley Realty 11-17; Varney’s Stables 9-19; DeLong’s Bait 9-19; Friendly Home Parties 8-20. High Games and Series - B. Moody 202-548; K. Becker 181-497; B. Hathaway 173-485; O. Gillons 170-484; F. Schneider 184-471; '• ~ N. “ Hummel 177470; R. Rine 231-470; E. Mesecar 196462; N. Varney 157-446; S. Breitner 168444; A. Perez 170424; S. ,Knickerbocker 165415; K. McMillon 158-414; D. Brewer 164414; V. Miller 164404; R. Kuempel 151-404; I. Clark 177-394; C. Shrilenbarger 124-333; B. Handy 155-400; N. Munn 155-363; S. VanDenburg 223; J. Arquilla 169; B. Johnson 151; M. Dull 153; B. Miner 155. B. Miner had the 223 - first ever. Thursday Twisters Andurs 28-4; Geukcs Market 21-11; Art eade 19-13; Century 21 15-17; Bowman ifrigeration 14 V4-17V6; Goodwill Dairy 194-1894; B.D.S. Inc. 1394-1894; Alley Cats '-19; Hastings Mutual 13-19; Hastings Bowl 194-2194. High Game - D. Williams 154; B. Wood 2; C. Wallace 154; N. Taylor 150; P. ■ends 162; D. Staines 154; S. Kuzava 130; Greenfield 152; C. Hurless 137; P. Guy 9; A. Temby 123. High Series - M. Patten 167-124; D. Han­ an 150-403; E. Vanasse 1567-461; K. allison 169-445; S. VanDenburg 173-489; Quads 176-487; B. Barnum 154-450; J. isper 160-466. Commercial Minor's Hastings Fiberglass 21 94; Smith’s 1994; Casey Display 18; Coves 1594; Hastings Bowl 15; Flexfab 15; Girrbach 15; Mulberry Fore 14; M-Do< 1316; Peterson Bid’s 13. High Series - D. Lambert 605; R. Girrbach 574; J. Mays 571; R. Connor 563; J. Haight 556. High Game - R. Connor 234; F. Moore 214; D. Lambert 212; J. Haight 212; J. Mays 203; R. Girrbach 202. >axon Freshman oppie Harper Jreek 20-6 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A man who held an unloaded gun to a woman's head and threatened to kill both her and himself was arrested in Hastings Township early Sunday morning on charges of assault with intent to murder, authorities said. After grappling with authorities, Eddie R. Davis, 23, was taken into custody on that charge as well as an additional felony firearms count. The 18-year-old victim, who wu treated at Pennock Hospital for numerous bruises and fractures, told authorities she had argued with Davis several hours earlier that day at a home io the 1900 block of Maple Grove Road In Hastings Township. She had walked out of the house, but Davis followed b a in a car and told her to get inside or he would beat her, said Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. After they returned to the house, Davis brandished a gun and told her be would shoot her if she didn't make love to him, deputies said. He pulled the trigger on the gun and an empty casing fell out, but no shot wu fired, the woman told authorities. A friend of the victim, who had been at the house earlier that day, alerted sheriff's deputies, who arrived minutes after Davis wu said to have made the threaL Deputies said Davis Initially refused to let them into the house, bat while they were ..3st Thursday the Hastings Saxons got by irpcr Creek 20-6. Harper Creek mounted a strong opening ive and powered over for 6 points to take : lead. X few minutes later Scott Carpenter snared ullback flat pass and blasted around the end a 50-hard touchdown in the first quarter. Tadd Wattles broke off tackle and raced in • another 6 points before the close of the st half to make the score 12-6. Fhe young Saxons moved the ball well in : third quarter. Mark Peterson took a pitch from 25 yards out for the final touchdown the afternoon. Mark also powered over for : 2-point conversion. A stingy Saxon defense held the Beavers in eck after giving up the first quarter score, istings intercepted two passes and rovered a fumble to stymie Harper Creek rhe Saxon freshmen record now stands at I. The final game of the season for Hastings this Thursday at 4:30 at Delton. Words for the Y’s Thursday A.M. Quest Marks 26; Thomapplc Manor 25; Slow Pokes 21; Kloostermans 20; Bosleys 19; Creative Komers 18; Hummers 17; Nash Locker 1594; Northland Apt. 15'6; Star­ dusters 15; Varneys 1394; Barlows Florist 12; Kaiser Seed 12; Silk Screen 1094; Leftovers 9; Weltons 8. Good Gaines - P. Hamilton 160; I. Seeber 156; J. Arquilla 162; S. Knickerbocker 169; C. Stuart 199; S. Mogg 195; J. McKeough 176; L. Johnson 144; M. Dull 147; T. Joppie 154; P. Godbey 153; M. Mullens 140; D. Hammond 158; N. Hummel 156; P Fisher 175; T. Weeks 131; C. Biggs 138; M. Snyder 195; B. Sexton 141; S. Montague 149. High Series and Games - B. Moody 202-551; M. Steinbrecher 153-407; S. Hustick 152-423; G. Scobey 166-429; P. Croinger 149-140; O. Gillons 159-461. Wrestling Clink There will be a wrestling clinic for boys in grades 4-6 at the jr. high west gym the week of Oct. 24. The program will run Tuesday through Friday from 3:154:45, and on Satur­ day 8:30-12:00. Tom Brighton, the jr. high athletic director, and Mike Goggins, the jr. high wrestling coach, will be the instructors. Wrestling skills and fundamentals will be taught, and a special tournament will conclude the clinic. The cost of the program is $7 per person and is payable the first day of the pro­ gram. All youth that are interested in partici­ pant must bring a parents permission slip and registration fee the first day. Floor Hockey Starting Saturday, Nov. 5, and continuing until Saturday, Dec. 10 (exclude Saturday. Nov. 26), the YMCA-Youth Council will be holding its Saturday morning floor hockey program. Floor hockey will be held in the Hastings Jr. High west gym. Participants must enter the west gym doors off Park Street. The program is open to boys and girls in grades 2-6. 5-6 graders will play from 8:30-9:30, 2nd graders from 9:45-10:45, and 34 graders from 11-12. There is no pre­ registration for this activity. Teams will be formed the first day of the program. There is also no cost for floor hockey, thanks to the Barry County United Way. Participants need only to bring tennis shoes. All other equip­ ment is provided. Saturday Monting Open Crafts On Saturday, Nov. 5, the YMCA-Youth Council will begin Saturday morning open crafts. The program will run every Saturday until Dec. 10 (exclude Saturday of Nov. 26). Boys and girls in grades DK-6, may make crafts in the Hastings Jr. High Room 185 (across the hall from the west gym) The pro­ gram will begin at 9:00 and cod at 11:30 a.m. Entrance to the craft room is the music door off of the jr. high parking lot. A variety of crafts are planned. Children may make one or more than one craft per week. The cost of the program is 50-75 cents per craft. Participants may slay as long as they like or leave to par­ ticipate in the other sports that are being of­ fered that particular Saturday. There is no pre-registration for this activity. For more in­ formation call the YMCA at 9454574. Sunday Night Mixed White Lightning 24-8; Family Force 2194-1094; Get Along Gang 21-11; Pin Busters 21-11; Hooter Crew 18-14; Ogdenites 17-15; Sandbaggers 17-15; Guys & Gals 16-16; Gutterdusters 16-16; L’s & J's 16-16; Misfits 16-16; Alley Cats 1594-1694; Green­ backs 15-17; Quality Spirits 13-19; Detroiters 12-20; Chug-A-Lugs 12-20; Really Rottcns 1OV4-2194; Mas & Pas 694-2594. Womens High Game and Series - D. Oliver 190-531; M. Westbrook 147; D. Van­ Campen 215; D. Kelley 204-521; A. Allen 166; A. Snore 117; M.J. Snyder 141; D. Woodard 206; P. Godbey 152; T. Joppie 153; A. Ward 153; M. Haywood 157; V. Miller 149; R. Haight 191-527; D. Haight 169; P. Lake 167; J. Ogden 145; V. Goodenough 156; B. Cantrell 149. Mem High Game and Series - G. Snyder 181; S. Howe 154; C. Wilson 197; V. Miner 203-528; W. Hass 187-518; W. Friend 168; R. Allen 204; R. Snore 182; B. Ray 161; C. Haywood 197-513; B. Miller 169; R. Neymeiyer 161; M. Tilley 167; R. Ogden 203-539; R. Snyder 157; B. Drayton 176; D. ... - . ----------D Ogden 137; R. Ogden 189-504; Goodenough 161; B. Cantrell 222-52. Bryon Cantrell 101 pins over average. Gun toter arrested Sunday, for assault with intent to murder Let it be known that we support. DICK DEAN For County Commissioner Mrs. Harry Larson Marvin Smith Charles Stevens Linda Smith Charles Kidder Lisa Stevens James Harrison Emily Harrison David O. Wood Rep. Robert Bender Norene Reigler Clayton Reigler Sandy James Jerry Bradley Judy Lenz Jack Lenz Ardith Hart Richard Hart Michael Smith of Bosley’s Paid for by Dick Dean Election Committee, 1187 Ogimas, Hastings, Ml 49058 SCOREBOARD[ talking with him, the victim appeared inside the house, wrapped in a blanket, screaming, "He's got a gun and he's going to kill me." Deputies Anthony Stein and Jay O'ejnicxak said they witched a* Davit struck . WL Major League Livestock Pages/Blairs................................... Ink Spots........................................ Satellites Slcveis Angels Coves Burkey’s Babes.............................. Hastings Bowl................................ with at least one, perhaps even two losses. Harper Creek, however, made a lousy prognosticator of Karpinski...kind The Beavers have sprinted to a perfect 8-0 mark (15-2 over two years) and ap­ parently into the state playoffs. Harper Creek’s season, though, can be viewed a number of different ways. Foremost is that the Beavers are flat out blessed with the type of ballplayer who rises to the oc­ casion and has just enough fortitude, ferosity or however you describe it, to win. Look at them anyway you like, but its a fact the Beavers were the only unbeaten — in fact lhe only team not to lose at least twice — team in the league. Some people might counter with the word lucky. After all, when a team wins five of its seven league games by eight points or less it admittedly is getting some breaks. " To me lhe answer is simple: it’s the talented teams who get the breaks. Soccer team ends with a bang: Un­ doubtedly there are some disgruntled soccer parents residing in Hastings this week. The best team in the brief fouryear history of the sport was zapped in the mud, rain and darkness of Mid­ dleville Monday night. It was a weird finish to one of the best athletic teams Hastings has produced in my time here. And it probably left some Hastings parents mumbling to themselves. ‘ If that’s what they think, however, it’s unfortunate. By the time the game ended in almost total blackness, the teams had muddled through 80 minutes of regulation, 10 minutes of overtime, and two shootouts. But it was the game conditions that had people buzzing. Some people thought the game should have been played at the more spacious and lighted Bob White Stadium — the place where the game was originally scheduled to be played. However, rainy and muddy conditions made it obvious it had to be moved to the soccer field instead. Then the argument was made that the game should be moved from 5 p.m. to 4 p.m. was suggested. The trouble is game times aren’t just moved al the spur of the moment. People have to be contacted, the word gotten out. Thirdly, people asked why wasn’t the game moved back a day. The trouble there is the eventual winner had to play Gull Lake in round two on Wednesday. That didn’t leave much time for picking a makeup date. * Despite the grousing of certain in­ dividuals, it is the opinion here that Mid­ dleville’s athletic department did all in its power to make a weather-caused, lousy situation presentable to both teams._______________ Girls fourth, boys seventh in league cross country meet The Hastings girls grabbed a fourth place and the boys a seventh at the Twin Valley cross country meet last week. The final league standings show the Saxons with a 4-3 dual mark for a "strong” fourth place finish, said Saxon coach Jack Longstreet. The boys tied for sixth in the dual meet por­ tion to add to their seventh place league meet finish. Leading the Saxon girl finishers was Lynn Barcroft, who finished 15th (22:17). Heidi Herron wu 17th (22:23), Candi Sarver 27th (23:42), Melinda Hare 41st (25:49) and Kim Stevens 47th (27:05). Marc Lester finished 17th for the boys (18:10). Other finishers were Chris Patten (18:53) 30th, Andy Woodliff (18:54) 31st, Steve Waldron (18:58) 34th, and Rob Stroh (19:05) 40th. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! 1M8 Fai YMCA Wauaen’s VoUeyball . Standings the woman twice and slammed the door on the lawmen. The deputies called Hastings Police for assistance and talked Davis into opening lhe door again. Meanwhile the victim was able to escape from the house out of the back door, and authorities were able to take Davis into custody. At the Barry County Sheriff's department, Davis told Hastings Police Patrolman Jeff Pratt that he had struck the woman several times after the two had fought earlier in the evening. He added that she also had hit him. Davis admitted he had pointed a gun at her and had threatened to kill her. Davis may also be facing an additional Charge of poaaesrion of stolen property after the victim led authorities to a second gun in the home. Sports at a glance...(Continued) .25-2 .22-5 ..18-9 13-14 13-14 11-16 ..9-18 ..2-25 October 27 October 28 November 1 November 3 5:30 7:30 5:00 5:30 BASKETBALL Ionia FOOTBALL Delton . BASKETBALL Hillsdale BASKETBALL Marshall IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. IOHIA, MICH. Minor League Spykers McDonald’s Hastings Mutual Andras Delong's Bait/Tackle..................... ..23-7 14-13 12-15 ..9-21 ..9-21 Hastings Mfg. Co. Viking13794 M&M Construction123 Office119 Sprikers128 Chrome Room.....116 Machine Room....................... 9694 High Games and Series - J. Whitney 552, B. Ludescher 518, W. Birman 516, M. Chris­ tiansen 514, C. Sheldon 514, W. Beck 202-500, T. Bustance 205. stolen to the State Police in Rockford. Pratt said Davis told him he had bought the gun for $75 from a man on the street in Grand Rapids several months ago. The victim also showed authorities a room with four or five plants resembling marijuana growing inside a wooden box wrapped in foil. . Davis may be charged with manufacture of marijuana pending the results of lab tests on the plants. Davis wu arraigned on the two charges Monday before Magistrate Glen Staup. Bond of $25,000 cash or surety was set in the assault with intent to murder charge, and a $5,000 cash or surety bond was set for the fekrny firearms charge. Preliminary exam was scheduled for Monday in 56th District Court Hastings eighth Sraders lose i cage finals Hastings' eighth grade basketball team lost to Wayland 37-34 in the finals of the Hastings Invitational last Thursday. Anne Endsley led Hastings with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Malyka DeGoa added 13 points. rSUNDAY BUFFET PRIME 95 RIB ROAST BEEF RAKED HAM FRIED CHICKEN B.B.Q. COUNTRY RIBS with REG. 9" WITH ALL Til TBIHMIMO* ONE COUPON GOOD FOR ANY „ MRTT&ZE. wcorner Landing 1MW. GRAND RIVER AVE. -ceujen- IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. KEEP! LEADER. KEEP OUR BEST. NOW! A Home Mortgage with Convertibility Enjoy a home loan you can change as things change. Get the flexibility of a LandMaster farm real estate loan with an afford­ able Country Home Loan. Call 945-9415 today! Farm Credit services 535 West Woodlawn REPUBLICAN FOR CONGRESS Paid fur by (he Henry fur Congress Committee. 49058 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 27, 1988 FURNISS RESIGNS (Continued) feel deeply and sincerely that the community has been richer for his having served us." Council Member William Cusack added, "He gave us a professional performance and he is an outstanding individual." Furniss then said, "The hardest part (of leaving) is walking away from a mayor and council that has been so good to work with. It's a great community. I enjoyed working here." He added that he also has had a pleasurable working relationship with other City Hall department heads, staff members and the members of the police department The search for his successor will begin immediately. Some council members have suggested hiring a consultant to help with the placing of ads, with whittling down the candidates to a small number of finalists and with interviews. Meanwhile, Gray pointed out, Sarver, who was elevated to the deputy chiefs post almost a year ago, will be In charge after Furniss leaves. "There will be a change in leadership, but not in policy." the mayor said. In other city council business Monday, the downtown parking budget was received and council plans to set the date of two public hearings. The budget will include an assessment of $16,500 to be shared by downtown business owners to keep parking meters out of that area and to help attract customers. The date of a public hearing on the necessity of the assessments will be set at the next council meeting. The second hearing will be on the assessment roll. In another matter, the council agreed to give the Thomapplc Arts Council a letter support for its application for a $90,000 grant from the Michigan Housing Authority to renovate lhe Fish Hatchery Building. Sue Drummond, representing the arts council, said that if the grant is approved, it will be used to make the building handicapped accessible, to build a second staircase and an elevator, to winterize it and maybe even construct a band shell. The arts council's pre-application already has been approved by the state. The grant of $90,000, if approved, also would include an additional $9,000 for administrative fees. Drummond said the arts council would like to use Job Corps workers and volunteers to do the work to hold down costs if the grant is received. In other business Monday, the council: • Declined to purchase the Hastings Garage from the Michigan Department of Transportation for $78,500. The property now will be put up for bids. A reason for the All that is needed is approval of the grant. The city already has committed a $125,000 match. • Approved an agreement with the Barry County Drain Commission to pay the city's share of a project to repair a drain on W. State Street, a cost not to exceed $1,000. The agreement is contingent on the city attorney's review and it calls for the city to pay 25 percent because it owns some of the property along the drain. HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1988 GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30 1964 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND (PLEASANTVIEW) COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 ASSETS Cash Accounts Receivable Taxes Receivable Due from other Governmental Units Other Assets $1,413^69.00 $53,425.00 $2,914.00 $0.00 $321,879.00 1987 $1,196,023.00 $59,019.00 $406,399.00 $0.00 $330,136.00 Total Assets $1,792,067.00 $1,991,577.00 LIABILITIES 6 FUND BALANCE: Accounts Payable Contracts Payable Salaries Payable Other Liabilities 1868 $320,035.00 $0.00 $850,002.00 $0.00 $261,499.00 $0.00 $782,239.00 $7,555.00 Total Liabilities Revenues & Fund Balance $1,170,037.00 $622,050.00 $1,051,293.00 $940,284.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE $1,792,087.00 $1,991,577.00 GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 REVENUES: Local ............................................................................ State............................................................................ Federal.......................................................................... Incoming Transfers & Other Transactions.............. $5,209,359.00 $4,870,709.00 $435,651.00 $137,378.00 1867 $5,166,549.00 $4,548,445.00 $392,799.00 $123,522.00 Total Revenues, Incoming Transfers A Other Transactions.. J............................................................ $10,653,096.00 $10,233,315.00 EXPENDITURES: Instruction................................................................. Instruction-Employee Benefits ................................ Supporting Services: Pupil........................................ Instructional Staff...................................................... General Administration.............................................. School Administration .............................................. Business...................................................................... Employee Benefits .................................................... Community Services .... . ................................................ Capital Outlay.................................................................. Outgoing Transfers & Other Transactions.................. $6,120,898.00 $861,207.00 $225,318.00 $149,731.00 $105,933.00 $481,935.00 $2,179,980.00 $332,277.00 $0.00 $86,147.00 $428,905.00 $5,702,623.00 $789,088.00 $190,708.00 $315,288.00 $93,763.00 $456,248.00 $2,243,152.00 $302,345.00 $1,346.00 $90,237.00 $217,125.00 $10,971,329.00 $10,401,923.00 Total Expenditures, Outgoing Transfers & Other Transactions............................................................ Excess of Revenues, Incoming Transfers & Other Tran­ sactions over Expenditures, Outgoing Transfers and Other Transactions........................................................ ($318,234.00) ($168,608.00) FUND BALANCE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1988 Fund Balance. July 1,1987 .......................................... Excess of Revenues, Incoming Transfers & Other Tran­ sactions over Expenditures ($318,234.00) Fund Balance, June 30,1988 $622,050.00 $940,284.00 1987 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30 1666 $135,396.00 $211.00 $717.00 1B67 $104,491.00 $56,865.00 $367.00 $136,323.00 $181,723.00 $136,323.00 $181,723.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES A FUND BALANCE $136,323.00 $161,723.00 1987 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 1888 1667 $471,219.00 $0.00 $407,205.00 Total Revenue EXPENDITURES: Redemption of Bonds Interest and Fiscal Charges $275,000.00 $157,605.00 $471,219.00 $275,000.00 $179,902.00 Total Expenditures $432,605.00 $454,902.00 Excess of Revenue over Expenditures ($25,400.00) $16,317.00 Fund Equity. July 1, 1967 Excess of Revenues over Expenditures 1161,723.00 ($25,400.00) Fund Equity, June 30. 106a $136,323.00 1964 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND (PLEASANTVIEW) COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30 TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES: Fund Balance TOTAL LIABILITIES 4 FUNO BALANCE 10M $9,605.00 $5.00 $9,610.00 $9,610.00 $9,810.00 $8,835.00 $8,609.00 EXPENDITURES: Redemption of Bonds Interest and Fiscal Charges $6,000.00 $1,541.00 $5,000.00 $1,995.00 Total Expenditures $7,541.00 $6,995.00 Excess of Revenues over Expenditures $1,294.00 $1,614.00 1964 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND (PLEASANTVIEW) STATEMENT OF FUND EQUITY YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1988 Fund Equity, July 1,1987 Excess of Revenues over Expenditures $8 316 00 $1^294^00 Fund Equity, July 1. 1988 $9,610.00 LONG TERM DEBT GROUP OF ACCOUNTS JUNE 30, 1988 RESOURCES TO LIQUIDATE LONG-TERM DEBT: Amounts available In the Debt Retirement Funds . Amounts to be provided for the Payment of Bonds $145,932.00 $3,319,779.00 TOTAL RESOURCES TO LIQUIDATE LONG-TERM DEBT $3,465,711.00 LONG-TERM DEPT PAYABLE: Serial Bonds Payable Installment Note $3,461,000.00 $4,711.00 $3,485,711.00 TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT PAYABLE CAPITAL PROJECTS COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30 $0.00 1987 $142,657.00 $0.00 $699.00 TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES A FUND BALANCE: Accounts Payable Fund Balance $1,713.00 $143,356.00 $0.00 $1,713.00 $0.00 $143,356.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE $1,713.00 $143,356.00 10M $1,713.00 ASSETS: Cash Taxes Receivable Other Assets CAPITAL PROJECTS COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 REVENUE: Local $95,749.00 Sale of Bonds 1988 1987 $14,258,00 $0.00 $95,749.00 $237,392.00 $0.00 $625,000.00 $639,258.00 $372,219.00 $0.00 $125,125.00 $237,392.00 $497,344.00 ($141,643,00) $141,914.00 CONSTRUCTION DEBT SERVICE COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 REVENUE: Local State Contributions from other Funds 1988 1967 $0.00 $0.00 $220,187.00 $0.00 $0.00 $207,002.00 Total Revenue EXPENDITURES: Redemption of Bonds Interest and Fiscal Charges $220,187.00 $207,002.00 $174,000.00 $40,187.00 $170,000.00 $37,002.00 Total Expenditures $220,187.00 $207,002.00 $0.00 $0.00 Excess of Revenue over Expenditures CAPITAL PROJECTS STATEMENT OF FUND EQUITY YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1988 Fund Equity. July 1. 1987 $143,356.00 Excess of Revenues over Expenditures Fund Equity, June 30, 1988 1M7 $7366.00 $930.00 $0.00 $6,316.00 $6,316.00 $8316.00 city's decline on the MDOTs offer is a requirement that lhe building must be used for public purposes for at least 10 years. • Renewed its six-monlh option to purchase the old Bliss canning factory building for use as an incubator for fledgling industries. " Four injured in two weekend auto mishaps The -selling price of the building is $335,000, which city officials hope to meet through a Community Development Block Grant Joseph Rahn, director of the Joint Economic Development Commission, said he expects to receive four notices of intent to lease space in the building. "Things are moving along," he said. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Four people were injured in two separate accidents over the weekend in Barry County. Alcohol may have been a factor in both the crashes, and none of the four were wearing sealbelts, said Barry County sheriffs deputies. David Lloyd, 16, and Signe E. VanMeter, 36, both of Wyoming were treated at Pennock Hospital following their accident early Saturday morning in Yankee Springs Township. Peter B. Dowd, 32, of Battle Creek, and Tommy R. Andrews, 32, of Delton, also were taken to Pennock after their crash Sunday night just north of Delton. Dowd remained hospitalized at Pennock Wednesday afternoon, where he was listed as in good condition. Sheriffs deputies said Lloyd was driving south on Payne Lake Road at 3:30 a.m. Saturday when he left the west edge of the road one mile south of Bass Road. The 1984 Dodge traveled over 400 feel off the road before turning sideways. The car struck an upgrade before a private driveway, went airbora and struck two trees before coming to a halL Neither Lloyd nor VanMeter were wearing seatbelts at the time, deputies said. The following day, Dowd was driving northwest on Stevens Road when he came to a curve 3/4 of a mile northwest of M-43. The car failed to follow the left curve, went off the road and struck several trees and rocks along the side of the roadway. Both remain under investigation, and no citations have been issued. Watch Next Week’s BANNER for PRE-ELECTION COVERAGE of all the county races and many State questions. ($141,643.00) $1,713.00 STATISTICAL DATA 1967 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND STATEMENT OF FUND EQUITY YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1988 ASSETS: Cash Taxes Receivable Other Assets................................................................ Total Revenue Excess of Revenues over Expenditures LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE: Fund Balance $407,205.00 $0.00 1987 $8,609.00 $0.00 Total Expenditures TOTAL ASSETS’............................................................ REVENUE: Local State 1988 $8,835.00 $0.00 Total Revenue EXPENDITURES: Capital Outlay Interest ........................................................................ Outgoing transfers FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1988 ASSETS: Cash Taxes Receivable Other Assets REVENUE: Local State • Received an invitation to attend the Barry County Futuring Committee's public meeting Oct. 27 to discuss the survey conducted last summer. Appraised Value of Equipment$4,063,583.00 Number of Buildings7 Number of Classrooms185 Number of Resident Pupils3,555 Number of Non-Resident Pupils0 Teacher Minimum Salary - BA$20,034.00 Teacher Maximum Salary - MA$34,019.00 Pupil-Teacher Ratio21 Salaries of equated classroom teachers$5,458,438.00 Number of Classroom Teachers167 BOARD OF EDUCATION HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM Ann I. Ainslie, President Larry E. Haywood, Vice-President Patricia L. Endsley, Secretary William D. Baxter, Treasurer Michael J. Anton, Trustee Marie S. Feldpausch, Trustee Diane L. Hoekstra, Trustee These books of the Hastings Area School System were audited by Beene, Garter and Co., Certified Public Accountants and are open for inspection by any citizen. Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY File No. B5-598CH Honorob'a Hudson E. Doming COMER ICA BANK - BATTLE CREEK formerly known os Security Notional Bonk of Battle Flolntiff, ALAN E. CHARLES CO.. INC.. GRAYDON DOSTER d/b/a Doster Lumber Co.. WILLIAM J. SIMPSON, MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK. LEROY E. BLAIR. WILLIAM G. CRAWFORD. WILLIAM C. CRAWFORD, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE ON FORECLOSURE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that pursuant to and consistent with Supplemental Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Circuit Court for the County of Barry on the 31 st day of August. 1988, In favor of Comerlca Bank-Battle Creek. Plaintiff, against the above-referenced Defendants, the Barry County Sheriff shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at Public Auction to be held at the front entrance of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan, on the 10th day of November, 1988, at 9:00 o’clock In the forenoon, the following described real estate: Commencing at the Northwest 1 Z4 Post of Sec­ tion 19. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township, Barry County. Michigan, thence South 00* 28’ 21" W. 927.81 feet along lhe North and South 1/4 line of said Section 19; thence North 88* 27' IS" W. 233.93 feet to the true place of beginn­ ing; thence South C3* 17’ 42" W, 204.04 feet; thence North 87* IT 5T W, 950.81 feel; thence North 00* 10* 55" W. 326.00 feet; thence North 68* 44’ 05" E. 145.66 feet; thence 96.58 feet along the orc of a curve to the right, whose radius is 239.37 feet, ond whose chord bears North 80* 32' E, 97.89 feet; thence South 87* 40* 05" E, 127.85 feet; thence con­ tinuing South 87* 40* 05“ E, 129.16 feet; lhence 95.15 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, whose radius is 125.3S feet and whose chord bears North 70* 35-10" E 92.88 feet; thence North 48* 5a 25" E, 266.64 feet; thence 98.60 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, whose radius H 88.53 feet, ond whose chord sears North 80* 44* 43" E, 93.58 feet; thence dong the arc of a curve to lhe right, whose radius is 88.53 feet, and whose chord bears South 35* 26’ 42" W. 93.58 feet; thence South 03* 3T 25“ E, 329.14 feet; thence 54.91 feel along the arc of a curve to the right, whose radius is 1316.31 feel, and whose chord bears South 02* 20* 43” E. 54.90 feet to the true place of beginning. Stoffel and Steffel Dated: 9-21-88 By: James J. Stoffel (P38042) Attorneys for Comerlca Bok - Battle Creek BUSINESS ADDRESS: 332 East Columbia Avenue, Suite A Battle Creek. Michigan 49015-4411 Phone: (616) 962-3545. (11 /4) REPORT OF CONDITION NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Consolidating domestic and foreign subsidiaries of the Na­ tional Bank of Hastings. In the state of Michigan, at the close of business on September 30th, 1988 published In response to call made by Comptroller of the Currency, under title 12, United States Code, Section 161. Charter Number 13857 Comptroller of the Currency Seventh District. STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES: ASSETS Cash and balances due from depository Institutions: 2,185 Non-interest-bearing balances and currency and coin 1,100 Interest-bearing balances..................................................................... 12,418 Securities 2,500 Federal Funds sold none Securities purchased under agreements to resell Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases, net of unearned income...................................... 13,325 LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses...................................... 129 LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve none Loans and leases, net of unearned Income, allowance, anc reserve Assets held In trading accounts Premises and fixed assets (Including capitalized leases) Other real estate owned Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding Intangible assets Other assets............................................................................................... Total assets Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(J) Total assets and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 18230) LIABILITIES Deposits: In domestic offices Noninterest-bearing 5,430 Interest-bearing ................................................................................. 23,660 Federal funds purchased Securities sold under agreements to repurchase Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury........................................... Other borrowed money Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases ... Bank's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding................ Notes and debentures subordinated to desposlts................................ Other liabilities Total liabilities Limited-life preferred stock EQUITY CAPITAL Perpetual preferred stock....................................................... • Common stock........................................................................................... Surplus Undivided profits and capital reserves Total equity capital Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 18230) Total equity capital and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 18230) Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, equity capital, and losses deferred pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 1823(j)............................................... I, Marian K. Wurm, Vice President and We, the undersigned directors, attest Cashier of the above-named bank do to the correctness of this statement of hereby declare that this Report of Con­ resources and liabilities. We declare dition Is true and correct to the best that it has been examined by us, and of my know'edge and belief. to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance October 17.1988 with the instructions and is true and correct. Robert W. Sherwood Donald L. Haywood, Sr. Larry L Kornstadt �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 27, 1988 — Page 13 Drunken driving offenders face panel of victims at Pennock Hospital by Jeff Kaczmarczyk On a cold January morning in 1987. Donald Wymer was on his way to work in Grand Rapids when he met his untimely end. A drunken driver near Middleville that mor­ ning crossed the center line on M-37 and struck Wymer's car head-on. Wymer was killed instantly. Before a group of 20 attentive listners at Pen­ nock Hospital Friday night. Connie Wymer recalled her husband’s death. ‘The lady that hit my husband had a blood alcohol level of .35 at 10 a.m.. and that was several hours after the accident." she said. "She got five years probation, one year in jail and was out in 10 months. "Don't take the chance that you could do to someone's life what's happened to some of ours." she said. Wymer's words carried a special significance for 16 of the people sitting in silence, listen­ ing to her speak. All 16 have been convicted of drunken driv­ ing. driving while impaired by alcohol or another acohoi-related offense. Friday's gathering was the first Driving While Intoxicated panel held by the Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving for persons convicted of alcoholrelated crimes. The 16 people attending did not come by choice. Each had been ordered to attend the talk by a judge as partial punishment for an alcoholrelated offense. The program was conceived by MADD and suggested to District Court Judge Gary Holman as a means warning drivers about the effects drunken driving can have on people's lives. Wymer said. Five panelists representing different walks of life with different stories to tell, told the 16 about their experiences with drunk drivers. Lt. Richard Zimmerman, commander of the FINANCIAL furnishedby... Mark Value of $10 000 invaatad in YCM two * fumo 6 FUND C 1974 1975 1975 $12,368 15,055 13,641 $13,002 17,459 16,2«5 $11,863 14,627 14,689 1977 1978 1979 17,940 21,379 23,916 16,766 21,611 36,640 16,367 20,245 27,768 1980 1981 1983 26,146 34,976 42,029 26,829 33,122 61,433 26,977 33,030 40,367 1963 1984 1965 44,832 59,802 72,799 44,135 55,643 68,302 42,437 54,518 66,974 7?,519 Longterm consistency yields the biggest dividends for reasonable investment results, total return or a combination of growth and income, and to do it consistently. The table shows that consistent results, with no devastating surprises puts you well ahead over the long haul, up to 46 percent ahead in the case of Fund A. Investing offers few guarantees, but ex­ perience shows that money managers who aim for consistent, reasonable results by investing in quality securities generally outperform both the overall market and the speculator chasing the hottest fund around. The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previ­ ous week. Company ClDSE Change AT&T 27V. Ameritech 96s/. + 2’/. Bristol Myers 45 + V» Chrysler 27’/. + VA CM3 Energy 253A + 5/. 443/» Coca Cola Detroit Edison 16 Dow Chemical 91s/. Exxon 45’/» + 3/. 54’/. Ford + 2’A + 3/a Gencorp 21s/. General Motors 77s/. + 3A Hastings Mfg. 33V. IBM 122V. 53V. JCPenney Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. + ’/. 87V. Kellogg Co. 64V. McDonald's 48V. —1s/. Procter & Gamble + 1’/. 83V. Sears 43V. + 3’/. S.E. Mich. Gas 20 Upjohn 32V. $407.00 —5.00 Gold Silver $6.23 —0.14 2173.36 +13.51 Dow Jones 155,365,000 Volume Pizza • Dinner • Zlti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS hours: Tum.-tixx*. i«o Sixteen people convicted in Barry County of alcohol-related offenses listened to members of a Driving While Intoxicated panel at Pennock Hospital Friday-evening. Scott Holiday, Connie Wymer, State Police Lt. Richard Zimmerman and Mary Ann Cornwell (left to right) discussed the impact that drunken driving has had in their lives. The16 had been sentenced by a judge to listen to the panel's talk. Sponsored by Mothers Against Drunken Driving, the panel will continue to meet the third Friday of each month at Pennock Hospital. • Even though Barry County commissioners approved levying the maximum amount of millage for 1988, county taxpayers will pay .0734 mill less than the current tax because of the Truth in Taxation Act. The county board Tuesday approved levy­ ing 6.0466 mills, which includes 5.7966 mills for general operations and 0.247 mill for Charlton Park. Last year the board levied 5.87 mills for general operations and .25 mill for Charlton Park. Several years ago, voters approved a -25-mill tax for the park, but because the county's state equalized value increased more than the rate of inflation, the millage had to be rolled back. The board held a truth in taxation hearing Oct. 11 so it could levy its maximum millage. Without the hearing the county would have lost $261,358 in property tax revenue. The full 6.0466 mills will generate $2,934,131 for general operations and $124,962 for Charlton Park. The board also adopted a $5,308,287 general fund expenditures budget for 1989. Fifty-six percent of the projected revenues are from property taxes. Other revenues in­ clude $1.2 million from state grants; * $508,650 from charges the county charges for, 7*. various services: $226,000 from the umbrella delinquent tax fund; and $167,610 from in­ terest and rent. It was noted at the recent public budget hearing that the cost to provide judicial ser­ vices and law enforment accounts for 58 per­ cent of the budget, which is more than the county receives from property taxes. In other business, commissioners: —Referred to the finance committee a re­ quest from Michigan Association of Counties that Barry County again join the association. Last year, the county board dropped out of the group as a cost saving measure. If the county decides to rejoin, membership dues would be $3,973, said County Coordinator Judy Peterson. —Agreed to enter into a contract, not to ex­ ceed $5,000, with Michigan State University to fill an agricultural agent position in the county Cooperative Extension Service office. —Appointed Deborah Wood, adult service worker at the Department of Social Services, to fill a vacancy on the county Commission on Aging Board created by the recent resignation of Richard Ritter. The term expires Dec. 31, 1990. —Nominated Jack Lenz of Hastings to serve another term on the county road comn .commission w Fri. $ SM. 1130 ui.1 p_nt; Sun. *-1fr Clowd Mon. - NOTICE Nestings Charter Township Residents General Election will be held November 8,1988 at Hastings Charter Township Hall at 885 River Road. From 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Phone 948-9690. Township Clerk Juanita A. Slocum Phone 948-8662 accident." he said. "I don't ever want to come to one of your homes and knock on your doors." One of the panelists Friday told what it was like to be on both sides of a drunken driving accident. "A year ago. I lost two of my friends," said Scott Holiday. "At the funeral. 1 thought there were bodies in the coffins. The coffins were empty. There wasn't enough to scrape up." Sometime later, he was caught driving drunk himself. "Nine months ago. I was sitting where you are," Holiday said. "1 thought I was cool. 1 thought 1 was making it. I thought 1 was beating the law. "The only person I was beating was myself." he said. "I’m gratctful, very grateful. Leadership I didn't kill anyone. 1 was drunk enough for two people. 1 could have killed someone that night." Since then. Holiday said he hasn't had another drink, and he's starting an Alcoholics Anonymous chapter in Middleville. He's also seen his car insurance rise from $900 to $3,000 a year, he said. According to Michigan law. a driver whose blood-alcohol level reaches .08 percent is con­ sidered an impaired driver. At. 10 percent, the driver is legally drunk. Most drivers arrested in the county have levels closer to . 15 percent, which is I 1/2 times over the legal limit. Zim­ merman said. "It affects people differently, but when we’re talking . 15. we're talking drunk," Zimmerman said. "Al .10 you're (legally) drunk, simple as that. And if law enforcement had its way, it would be lower than that." The officer told the audience that authorities ? are making special efforts to find and catch drunken drivers. "Society is sick of drunken drivers," he said. "You’ve got' to understand we’re out there looking. You’re chances of being ap« prehended are greatly increased. ’ "We know where the drunks are, and we’re getting good at it,” he said. The majority of those required to attend the talk expressed approval with the panel in writ­ ten questionnaires handed out afterward. Wymer said the panel will continue to meet on the third Friday of the month. The convicted offenders sentenced in district court during the previous month will be ordered to attend at the judge’s discretion. Three court officers were present Friday night checking the names of who attended and who failed to show up for the panel. Zimmerman told the group he hoped the talk made an impression on them. "I hope each and every one of you takes this very seriously," he said. “I hope you don’t think you're the victim of circumstances, and you were the only one who got caught.” "Think a lot about your experience," he said. “I'm sure none of you want to go through that again." "I know some of you will,” he said. for a change DRAKE OUU1 KRUM >T «M« RHM THE SOLUTION THE PROBLEMS: SHIRLEY DRAKE will retrain to provide answers to citizen's on their first trip to - STOCKS Phil’s Pizzeria Italian Specialties 795-7844 Downtown MIDDLEVILLE HI; i County tax levy slightly lower; board OKs $5.3 million budget D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones * Co. A question money managers are frequently asked is. “What have you done for me late­ ly?” Although it may appear callous, it makes a lot of sense. Most serious investing is done for the future. Erratic spurts of genius generally are not as important as long-term results, yet in­ vestors arc still tempted to look at the hot per­ formers — the No. I fund for the year. Jim Weddle, a mutual fii.id.specialist with a major New York Stock r xchangc member firm, recently gathered some eye-opening in­ formation on investing in the best-performing fund of the previous year. What would happen if you carefully followed more than 2,000 mutual funds and each year invested in the top-performing fund of the previous year? After all. since no one can predict the future, 'going with the best fund now seems to make sense.. On Ja\-1. 1975, Weddle hypothetically in­ vested $10,‘000 in the best performing fund of 1974. On Jait. 1 of each of the next 12 years he moved the investment to the best perform­ ing fund of the previous year. All dividends and capital gains were reinvested, and all pur­ chases were made without a sales charge. Table 1 shows a year-by-year value tlu: would have accumulated by switching to each year’s No. I account. As you see, by always following the previous year’s top fund, by Dec. 31, 1987, $10,000 grew into $52,680 not a bad return on your investment. Since results are more meaningful when compared with other results, though. Weddle selected three conservative mutual funds with long-term performance records as running mates. What if you had made a one-time $10,000 investment on Jan. 1. 1975 and let it com­ pound. undisturbed, for the same-12 year period? As Table 2 shows. Fund A grew to $76,757. Fund B to $70,519 and Fund C to $68,602. All outperformed the investor who chose to follow last year's hottest number. An important thing to understand about this illustration is that none of the funds Weddle selected was ever recognized as the year’s top-performing fund. In fact, they seldom, if ever, made the top performance lists of finan­ cial publications that annually rale mutual funds. The secret of their success was to aim Hastings Michigan State Police Post, said one night of drinking and driving can have far rcacching effects. “The ramifications of being in an accident only Man when law enforcement shows up at the scene." he said. A drunken driving accident cun lead to an arrest conviction, jail time and a criminal record, attorney and court costs, fines and in­ surance hikes, and public humiliation in the local newspapers. "We can talk money, we can talk jobs, we can talk driver's license." Zimmerman said. “But the biggest impact is the guilt you'll carry with you for the rest of your lives." Some 70.000 to 79.000 arrests are made in Michigan yearly for drunken driving. Zimmer­ man said. Nearly 50 percent of all fatal ac­ cidents in the slate involved alcohol. In 1987. 19 people were killed on Barry County roads. Half of the incidents involved alcohol, he said. A 21-year veteran of the state police force. Zimmerman said the toughest job an officer has to do is carry a death message to the next of kin. "Probably the hardest thing I have to do is come to your door, at day or night, and tell you your loved one has just been killed in an the courthouse! • SHIRLEY DRAKE will keep the clerk's office open at least one half day on Saturday. Public convenience, not the convenience of elected officials and staff, must be the number one consideration. Matemal-child health conference held Pennock Hospital and the Barry-Eaton District Health Department recent­ ly was host for a maternal-child health conference, “Educating the Pregnant Client.’’ The program was presented by Pam Visser, a childbirth educator from Kalamazoo. Nineteen people from Barry, Eaton, Ionia, Allegan and Calhoun counties attended the seminar. Financing for the conference was provided by the West Michigan Chapter of the March of Dimes. 12 MONTH CD 8.25 % PIONEER BANK North Brant h Rutland Charter Township • NOTICE • A budget hearing will be held on Wednes­ day, November 2, 1988, at 7:30 p.m., at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, covering proposed expen­ ditures and estimated revenues of the Town­ ship for the year 1989. The proposed budget (covering ail funds) may be examined on Monday and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. till Noon. All interested citizens will have the oppor­ tunity to give written and oral comment. Senior citizens are encouraged to attend and comment. Handicapped persons needing assistance or aid should contact the govern­ ment office before the meeting. Phyllis Fuller, Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Ph: 948-2194 or 948-2146 IF ELECTED OFFICIALS ALL HAD PER­ FORMED THE FUNCTIONS DEMANDED BY STATE LAW, WE WOULD NOT BE SADDLED WITH A $52,000 ANNUAL BILL FOR A COUNTY COORDINATOR. SHIRLEY DRAKE WILL DO HER JOB! — NOTICE — RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP VOTERS General Election - Novembers, 1988 For those registered voters wishing to vote ■an absentee ballot, I will be at the Rutland Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, on the following dates and times: October 24........................... 9 A.M. till 5 P.M. October 27........................... 9 A.M. till Noon October 31........................... 9 A.M. till Noon November 3........................... 9 A.M. till Noon November 5........................... 9 A.M. till Noon November 7......................... 9 A.M. till 4 P.M. Or other times by appointment. Phyllis Fuller, Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK Ph: 948-2194 or 948-2146 • SHIRLEY DRAKE knows we don't need two Elected Executives at an annual cost of $60,000 to supervise seven clerical employees. Shirley wants to combine the Clerk and Register of Deeds - her opponent is for politics as usual. Elect Shirley DRAKE YOUR NEW COUNTY CLERK Leadership... for a change! Paid for by the Shirley Drake Committee 1510 Bachman Rd., Hastings 49058 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 27, 1988 Drivers going faster, but more are sober, poll says DETROIT (AP) - American motorists increasingly are breaking speed limit laws, but more drivers are driving sober, and they are continuing to buckle up, according to a new poll released last week. The Lou Harris poll, done for Prevention magazine, found that the number of people who said they used seat belts all the time while in the front seat rose 38 percentage points - to 57 percent of those contacted between 1984 and 1987. The poll also showed a 5 percentage point drop between 1984 and 1987 in the number of people who said they drove after drinking an alcoholic beverage. During the three-year period, the poll said, many states passed mandatory seat belt use laws, including 15 states and the District of Columbia in 1986 and seven states in 1987. As the number of slates putting seat-belt use laws on the books has leveled off, so has the number of people who buckle up, the poll said. In 1987, seat belt use increased by just 2 percentage points. Local woman held in check forgery A former employee of Provincial House in Hastings is facing criminal charges after she was accused of stealing and forging $350 in checks belonging to a 96-year-old woman in her care. Francis Ruthruff, who was suspended and later resigned from Provincial House, was ar­ raigned Friday in 56th District Court on three counts of forgery and three counts of uttering and publishing. Each of the six counts is punishable by up to 14 years in prison. Hastings Police said the 96-year-old resi­ dent discovered lhe checks missing in ■ September. At the time. Ruthruff, 26, was an employee at the home at 249 E. North St. “She was one of the employees who work­ ed on the ward where the victim resided," said Investigator Michael Leedy. Police said Ruthruff took the checks from the victim’s check book and used ficticious names to cash them in Hastings. Leedy said authorities were tipped off to Ruthniff’s identity after she co-signed one of her forgeries with her real name. Police obtained samples of RuthrufFs hand­ writing and forwarded them to the Michigan State Police Crime Lab in Lansing, where analysis determined RuthrufTs writing match­ ed that on the forged checks, Leedy said. Ruthruff, of West Madison Street, is free on a $3,500 10 percent bond. Safe Halloween (PARENTS: PLEASE READ THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN!) Afa Try to Trick-or-Treat when It is stil light outside. jDp Ufa Ww a costume that makes it easy for you to walk, see and be seen. iP® Mfa 11 you must go out at night, ■2® make certain that your cos­ Jaycees open Haunted House tume is light m color. Use reflective tape on your costume so people driving keep you Takeoff you cross 8 stront. with you. lf someone older cannot go with you. Trick-or-Treat with a group of children. e P***1 y°ur Trick-or-Treat route •J® ahead of time. Pick streets that are weMighted. gfa Carry a flashlight so you can There’s a haunted house at 600 W. State St. in Hastings just waiting to be visited by youngsters and adults alike. The spooky place opened Wednes­ day night and will be open every evening except Sunday, through Hallo­ ween. Hours are 7-11 p.m. The Hastings Jaycees have created the haunted house effects which include a maze, a guillotine and lots of other surprises. Vickey Argo is pictured in this scene. Admission is $1 for children and $1.50 for adults. The house is located between River Bend Travel and Hastings Manufacturing warehouse. ~ Have a Parent, older brother Sgy or sister go Trjck-or-Treatrg a Ufa Tell your family on which streets you wifi be Tnck-orTreating. •2® Ufa Cross only at comers. Never cross the street between parked cars or in the middle of the block. fifa If there is no sidewalk, walk ®O® r not use makeup instead mask? HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Safe Halloween tips offered SERVICE DIRECTORY REAL ESTATE MILLER rn SINCE REAL ESTATE [ 1940 Ken Miller C.R.B., C.R.S. “■■■ & Mike Humphre' s KtAUOK Witches and goblins may “spook" children on Halloween, but parents should remanljer trick-or-treaters to be on the alert while cross-£ ing streets and wait until an adult has checked all esndy before eating treats, AAA Michigan reports. "Halloween can be a safe, fun-filled time if, youngsters follow our safety tips and motorists are on the watch for costumed creatures who may dart out between parked cars or cross streets without looking," noted AAA Michigan Safety and Traffic Manager Robert V. Cullen. As part of AAA Michigan’s ninth annual PHOTO TRAINEES Associate Brokers Hastings (616) 945-5182 CAR S TRUCK RfPAlR ndnisW Train to be a photographer ■ female and male, no experience necessary. Salary paid while training. After training earn up to S9.00 per hour. Must be able to work 40 hours per week including Saturday, if you are looking for a Job with advancement potential call, collect If necessary, 616-381*1833,10 a.m. to 8 p.m. SOEM/F 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT SerriCR Ito**: Monday 8 to 8. Tuatdoy Fndoy 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS - FOR SALE — □ 1982 KZ11OO KAWASAKI - Full dress, Keep that great GM FeeNng with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY Fl"1 'I.',VICE DEALER! □ 1977 M' GLOBE STAR ■ Fifth with hitch, $8,000. V.G.C. CALL AFTER 6 P.M. • Insurance Work • Glass Replaced 945-3387 MECHANICAL SERVICE • Wheel Alignment • Brake Work • Electrical • Air Conditions™, PARTS • New Radiators • Rebuilt Starters & Alternators — WANTED — Line Cook INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Form • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle ■ JIM, JOHN, DAVEot 945-3412 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held October 25,1988 are available In the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Moday through Friday. Apply at... The County Seat 128 S. JEFFERSON — HASTINGS INSURANCE Since 1908 We are looking for manager trainees to be trained to manage local telephone sales office. Guaranteed salary while In training. (Training classes held locally.) Excellent re-entry opportunity for homemaker. Call, collect If necessary, 616-381-2727,10 a.m. to 8 p.m. CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 / hank }uti OIL FURNACE Dowagiac Excel. 84,000 BTU output, fine condition, was serviced regular­ ly; Humidifier, Edison, 12 gal. output, 3 speed, automatic shut off, etc. 623-6798._________ PIANO FOR SALE. Wanted: responsible party to take on small monthly payments on piano. See locally. Call Manager at 618-234-1306 anytime. SUPER SALE: At Carlton Center Fka Market (old Grange bldg), 9 miles north of Hastings or 5 miles west of Woodland on M-43. We have slot of crafts, ceramics, flower arrangements, wood crafts, dolls, etc. (nice Xmaa gifts). Also 1952 Coke machine (nice), antique iron bed with brass trim, 1 plain iron bed, 2 antique dressers with mirrors, antique wicker chair, antique corn chopper, and many other small antiques. We also have a Franklin woodstove, many nice toys, books, clothes, household aad garage items. Will be open Sal, Oct. 29 from 9 Io 6 and Sunn Oct 30 from noon Io 6. BABYSITTER WANTED: Mature, rciponubie, doc smok­ ing woman over age 30 Io occa­ sionally babysit for 2 children ages 4 & 1 in my home; Some occasional over nights; Must have own transportaion. Call 945-5578._________________ FARM HELP WANTED: good paying job, housing and insurance available, must have references, send to Ad *358, c/o The Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml, 49058. 2 BEDROOM mobile home to rent, $275 a month, plus deposit $275, immediate occupancy. Must fill out credit reference. 945-4375 after 4pm.________ FOR RENT: 2 bedroom ranch on Thomapple Lake, 2 car garage. 517/852-1641 after 5 or 517/726-1424,_____________ FOR RENT cottage by Crooked Lake, cteee to Delton. 1 large bedroan, living and kitchen and full bath, older couple preferred, no children. Please call after 7 pm. 6234172.____________ WANTED: Someone to share modern country home with healthy 83 year old man. Look­ ing for someone on Social Security or would consider young working couple or college student No expenses. Phone 945-5727 for more details. BUFORD 1/2 TON: pkfafe 6 cylinder, good condition, $2300. 623-8737 Date». PACKERS - needed for inspecting and packing plastic automotive parts. Wages start at $5.75 per hour plus bonus and full benefit package. Please apply between 8 am. and 11 JO a.m. or 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at Lacks Industries, 3500 Raleigh, Kentwood, Michigan, off 36th SL, between Kraft and Patterson. PERSON TO WORK on dairy farm in Caledonia, 12 midnight to 7 a.m. or afternoon shift. No experience necessary Jerry Good, 891-1414. LOST IN TYDEN PARK pair of pre,criplion glasses. M5-MJ7. FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information calk Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Arit for Sue or Shirley. _______________ PIANO TUNING, reparing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window wadring. Regularor occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 SALES REP - Expanding________ ________ product line requires HYDRO- DOGHOUSE, shingled and TEX - a multi mfllioo dollar patated, $50. Also, parakeet with National Lubrication Company extra targe cage and stand, $25. to seek additional sates person- 945-2975 after 6. oel for the HASTINGS m If GIRLS WANTED: 9-19 from Barry County aad surrounding areas to compete for the titles of Miss Pre-Teen, Miss Jr. Teen and Miss Teen Grand Rapids. Thousands of dollars in prizes including a trip to the Nationals high conunlMioni. Politico in Orlando, Florida. For more information call lo: HYDROTEX - DEPT HELP WANTED: for a line 23U-B, PO BOX MOMS, cook, swing shift. Call 374-7533 PdlM, TX 75S34. -----------------------------------------aak for Ray.______________ SPRAYPAINTBRSneeded for LIKE TO WORK in construc­ tion? We have several openings and electricians, no experience necessary. We pay you while you learn. Call 616-731-5520 or if long diatance 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard. THANK YOU Ruth Rose would like all family and friends to know she is home now. Your cards and letien were greatly appreciated. You never know how many friends you have until there is an upset in your life. I needed all inc encourage­ ment to make me stay in there fighting. Pm recuperating at home now and feeling on the winning side. Ruth Rose 1M4 SUNBEDS-TONING TABLESSunal-WOLFF Tanning Beds. SlendeiQuejt Passive Excercacn. Call forFREE Color Catalogue. Save to 50%. 1400-228-6292. SUE 40 yean ago. Ger. Amer. Club, 2400 Hubble Rd. apply between I am. and 11 JO OLD ORIENTAL RUGS am. or 1 pm. and 4:30 pm at Wanted any size or condition. Lacks Industries, 3500 Raleigh, Call 1-800443-7740. K &L, Between man and FaDenoc. VISA/MASTERCARD US CHARGE Guaranteed. Regardtea ofCredit Rating. Call Now! (213) 925-9906 ext U 1893. WANTED: Someone to shut country home with healthy 83 year uld man. Look­ ing for someone on Social Security or would consider young working couple or college student No expenses. Phone 945-5727 for more details. C0€M/F COLLISION BETAIB • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement •‘■He \ • Home M®A \ • Auto MANAGEMENT TRAINEES the 1983 survey. That decline came despite increasing the speed limit on rural federal highways and some state highways from 55 mph to 65 mph during the past two years. The poll found that the largest number of drivers who said they obey the speed limit were in the oldest age category - 65 and over. The most frequent speeders were the youngest driven - 18 to 29 yean old. The poll, which involved a variety of health issues, has been published annually as the Prevention Index since 1983. The poll was conducted with 1,250 adults in November 1987. It has an error rate of plus or minus 3 percentage points. wheel trailer 1-517-852-1604 Across from Fuelgas • Trick-or-treat while it is still light outside. • Wear costumes that are flame resistant, light in color and short enough to prevent tripping. • Avoid vision-restricting masks and flop­ py hats. Use face makeup instead. • Avoid oversize shoes and high heels. • Go trick-or-treating only with an adult or older guardian. • Plan a route before leaving home, skip homes that are dark and avoid deserted areas. • Cross only at comers. Never cross bet­ ween parked cars or in mid-block. Look all ways before crossing. • If there is no sidealk, walk facing traffic. • Wait until getting home to sort, check and eat treats. V.G.C., 13,000 miles, $2,500. CUHMl MTMINITl imma 2110 W. GUN LAKE ROAD "Light Up a Life" Halloween safety pro­ gram, free safety cards listing Halloween safety tips are available at offices statewide. Among the tips children should follow: "The survey shows conclusively that mandatory use laws have an effect on people's use of seat belts," said Thomas Dybdahl, director of the Prevention Index. On the subject of alcohol, the poll's question didn't specify how much alcohol had been drunk or how long the driver waited between drinking and driving. The latest poll showed 25 percent of the people contacted admitted to drinking before driving. While fewer people said they were driving after drinking, fewer said they never exceeded the speed limit The November poll found that half of those contacted said they never broke the speed limit, down 6 percentage points from NURSE AID CLASSES 2-Week Classroom Clinical Certification Course Potential employment upon successful completion. $6.00 cost for class. Classes will start Nov. 7. Limited enrollment. Apply In person before Nov. 3. Thornapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE RD.. HASTINGS ADVERTISEMENT for BIDS The City of Hastings, Michigan will receive blds st the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 10, 1988 for furn­ ishing the following equipment: One (1) 1989 Van Truck One (1) 1989 Pickup Truck Offered for trade: One (1) 1980 V. Ton Ford, E 150 Van Complete specifications may be obtained at the above address. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk POSTAL JOBS S10.15WR. STARTING • EXC. BENEFITS • JOB SECURITY APPLY OCT 31-NOV 4 AT THE POST OFFICE Applications will be accepted from tho general publta tor the Rural Center exam October 31 - Novwnber 4 at to tteednge and CaWwater waa poet offieee tor carrier poeltiona throughout lheae areaa. You wit haw ample time to prepwe for the exam alter you apply. Thia la the flnai exam af Me kind tor 3 years, ae don't mlee thia eppertunky. POSTAL EXAM PREPARATION PROGRAM scorn «•«% or row noernmna 8epn "" or *orn«n> "p***at age or cmariance. b eBgWe tor tfis outstanding carter. (Mr 100,000 peopia w« begin newfoba wtoi ftaUSPSM year. Hiring is based on your earn score and competfoon is teen, to must usualy score 96% or batter to be hired The hjgfer your score. The National Exam Canter is now ottering Its nationally accteimad Postel Earn Wbrtahop in a naw and revised home study format N.E.C. Is the tenter in postal •am preparation, mining thousands each jxmenienl. and despond to pemrt easy review, tot reenhre: SPECIAL I0NU8: Otter now and ractM two valuteit puMcatfom FREE: Interview ind How to Secure Government Jobs. Ups lor the Fosta EmpK^ment I-------------NATIONAL EXAM CENTER’S GUARANTH -------------- 1 If you complete the POSTAL EXAM HOME ITUDY COURSE end do not score 96% or better on the exam, your money will be refunded in fuI. I I np^ED• U nu cn . TO Sendyournime.Ktoeu. opcode and dwek or money aider for $44.95 for audio cauatto program or >69.95 for video (Indicate VHS or BaU,< plus >4.50 tor sfopptog and han^no (add an addRtorw M.00 tor UPS Air Enrra) to: MMmI Em Canter, PMtel toning FacflUy. 123ILw. 2nd.Aw.. Stete 3BS. FWteadt OR 1720. Rmm Indtate tea cam FOR CREDIT CARD ORDERS CALL 1-800-422-EXAM (3926) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-11-03.pdf c2883b21c366cf0fef4479a4c3b4f464 PDF Text Text 121 SOUTH CHUI.Gm NOV 0 3 NEWS’ ...wrap Two Saxons make all-league squad A voter’s guide to Election ’88 Northeastern gets a new sign See Story, Page 20 See Section, Pages 5-10 See Story, Page 18 Rotary pancake •upper is today Pancakes will be plentiful in Hastings today when the Hastings Rotary Club serves its annual Pancake Supper today from 4:30 io 7 p.m. at the Hastings High School cafeteria. Proceeds of the $2.50 per person tickets are earmarked for local non-profit institutions. Tickets are available at the door and at Bosleys. Cinder and lacobs pharmacies. WBCH and J-Ad Graphics and from al! Rotary Club members. Hallowee ner gets tied trick’ Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings 63.1*11161* THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3. 1888 VOLUME 133, NO. 45 PRICE 25’ _ A 13-yaarfeM Boy trick ar treating In HadanMotarrta polk* be wcdved ipeticefeafntyetoae. ta *ta Mid tbe pottage, which i—Mu • pocket at M A MX may fere ban qu atcMmnny. Deputy Police Chief Jerry Soever uid the Ae boy k>U amtoritiea he AM> be picked It op the packet of "lut On MW tat poiante the 300 block oCEaal Cbariec Street la HaeOa*a San* aaU Ae yellow nd Nack fackapata^aate neetibtei nM <kM pcaip,wtaa cseany unwara .jwdknii ' Sanwr eikl ma cnmamwmeaotamn Tuesday is etec all across Bany h tappenr only once every four yean. opoMtol election iawHch tbe voter, of the Unfed &aeae draw* pewaWm. Cfefeoe 1 HaO.UZ-MI th Main St., Nashville. Township And it happen. Tuesday at fefe* oMnoBever the nation, the ■ mate and Hany Coway. ■al while mW* of the nation will be focealy on the preatdeneW nee. between HcpuWicaa candidate Gaorya Hwb and Democfocic candUam Michael Dukakn. many other offieaaarf feue. atoo wUl be decided bv the ballot box. . ' hi Mwtfeao. tour rr^nx.w. ,A. B. C and D). a race forU.b. Hamby Tj 3 River Road. Hastings Township Hall, Hope Tow Tewealfe Ha bnewTtM lul, 7*5-433 MM! Senate between incumbent Democrat Donald' Riefle and RepubUcwi challen<er lamaa Dena, and a nuntfer ef cornea, tor Hmm** SoaA.wM gJ35g Bedford Road,. Dowling. M-37 Cfetnaa will hipHight the tfelon. Ccrapleie uoriaa on all of the race, with oonteau. bum lownabip Ma*«t ip - 721 Durkee St.. Nashville. Township HaH.UMM to Coaprew, appear inalda An edition of the Baaaer, atarting on CtayydM 94BAdO. The pili will be open from 7 a.m. to S p.m. Tueaday acroaa rrabAvWa Tbe following i, a liar of voting fen. their addrewes and tadgmSa • rakntefS-iocaJIformat# MorpMcm:' ■ ■ Anyfe Tow.feup - MUM Taker tad, off M46 at Anyfe ;<tmb|m$p South Wall Lake Road. M-43 South. tat NO- 1, 112 State St.. Freeport Village NO. 2.4500 Woodschool Road. Hastings. -Boulter Road in Orangeville. Township • Precinct No. I. 10115 Norris Road. 623-2664. Precinct No. 2. 11351 Lindsay ike Fire Department. 623-5101. IBTHedhRoad, Hastings, Township Hall. IM.;, .'MtenTowfeip >3• <<i< AaHnritHoad. Haaiinfa. M-37 * Precinct No. 1,3815 Bender Road. MkllUB High School. 795-3394. Precinct No. Kvite. Township Hall. 795-7202. : 156 Sooth Mam. Woodlaad. 367-4915. 1. Northeastern School. 519 East stem School. 1300 South Eau St. Mdk^hod. 232 West Grand St. Developer signs option to bi Will a K man store be built in Hastings in the near future? That's a question many people are wonder­ ing about ever since a Florida-based mall developer signed an option to purchase the Barry County Fairgrounds in Hastings last week. Centres, Inc., located in Coconut Grove. Fla., has signed an option for the $2.2 million purchase of the fairgrounds, according to M:.ke Humphreys, owner of Miller Real Estate. Kenneth Karl. Centres’ chief executive of­ ficer, "is a K mart specialist," said fair board president Don Gcukes. Centres, Inc. has developed multiple K mart shopping centers throughout the Midwest. K mart Corp., however, is currently not de­ nying or confirming plans for a store here. “If there was a liklihood, it's not something we’d be discussing (right now),’’ said Doug Cleary, spokesman for K-mart’s real estate department. "We have 2.200 stores and we’re always looking for new ones," he said. Centres, Inc. is planning to build a 175,000-square-foot strip shopping mail, possibly with four major stores and a number of smaller ones, on the 28-acre fairgrounds. Construction, estimated at more than $5 million, won’t get under way until after the 1989 county fair, to be held at the current site, Karl said. A scheduled opening of the propos­ ed mall has been set at no later than late spring 1990. The Barry County Agricultural Society, which owns the fairgrounds property, is look­ ing for another, larger site for the fair on the outskirts of Hastings. Tenants for the proposed Hastings mall are fairgrounds not being disclosed at the present time, although Karl has said that he hopes K-mart will be the lead tenant. Centres previously has developed malls in a number of other states including Colorado. Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota. Iowa and Il­ linois. Supermarkets, drug stores and dis­ count department stores have been the major tenants in the development corporation’s other mall locations. "We’re real pleased to have been a part of it (the fairgrounds purchase option)." said Humphreys. "There are still things that have to be taken care of before it becomes a purchase." The proposed mall will be an asset to Hastings, he said, because "it will bring jobs to the community, keep shoppers here to a greater degree and increase the local tax base." Hastings students ‘elect’ Bush Presidential candidate George Bush was the overwhelming winner in a mock election con­ ducted Monday at Hastings High School. Seventy-one percent, or 205 voters, cast ballots in favor of the Republican candidate, while 83, or 29 percent, voted for Democratic candidate Michael Dukakis, in the election put on by the school’s Youth and Government club. As in state mock election guidelines, any student at the high school wishing to part*'4- ■: Ji the election, had to register prior to r: vote. Advisor Laurence Christopher said the stu­ dent vote was " indicative of the community we represent. Like we discussed in govern­ ment class, this is a very Republican area. If we were in Detroit, at Martin Luther King High School, the vote would be much dif­ ferent.’’ he said, adding that in most elec­ tions. 65 to 70 percent of the local people usually vote Republican. Christopher said he was disappointed that only 30 percent of the student body registered to vote, and of that number, only 70 percent voted. paper ballot in their social studies classes. Despite lower-than-desired numbers, Christopher said some students were quite in­ volved in campaign. Some were cheering and yelling in the hallway. Posters were put up and buttons and stickers were distributed, too, he said. The presidential race was the only segment the students voted on because it was the elec­ tion of the most interest, Christopher said. The Youth and Government club, an organization for students interested in govern­ mental operations, is in its third year at Hastings, and has been operating statewide for about 50 years. The Hastings group is planning fond-raising activities for a four-day slay in Lansing in the the spring, to cany on House and Senate ac­ tivities as they are by elected officials. The Hastings students will be among some 700 peers from 40 to 50 schools throughout the state. Although the students make up a mock legislature, some of the issues they discuss and bills they pass are taken seriously by the actual leaders, said Christopher. An example, he said, is the bottle deposit law, which was first developed by students and later officially approved by the House "Like we discussed in government class, this is a very Republican area. If we were in Detroit, at Martin Luther King High School, the vote would be much different. ” - Laurence Christopher "I think it just showed the general apathy of the students and perhaps the electorate," said Christopher. "A lot of them didn’t really know who to vote for or were not sure of the issues (ihe candidates represented), which might be reflective of the general public." The students had two weeks to register dur­ ing their lunch period or before or after school. The 355 who had registered voted by Youth and Government members counting ballots include (from left) Chris Turnbull, Michelle Frerldge and Jamie Ogden. K2SSS252SJS2252SZS22525KS525ZS Hastings residents bound for Lansing with hundreds of letters. In tow Includa (front to back) Wlllo Fuhr, Helen Hauschlld, Barb Songer, Brenda Smith and Harry Burke. School finance reform advocates visit lawmakers by Kathleen Scott Armed with more than 5,400 signed letters, a handful of Hastings residents traveled to Lansing Tuesday to make a special delivery to leaders there. Thirteen elected officials, Including the governor, minority and majority leaders, chairmen of the education and taxation com­ mittees and locally elected representatives from tbe House and Senate, each received a packet of 419 form letters. They were from local citizens who said they want a change in the state’s education finance system. "I think a couple of them were stunned. Some simply took the letters. Some were nice and some were kind of cool, would probably be the best way to put it," said Hastings Supt. Carl Schoessel, who was one of the chauffers. He was joined by Albert Francik, director of operational services for the district; Willo Fuhr, Northeastern Elementary School secretary, representing the staff; and Harry Burke and Helen Hauschild, representing the millage committee. Traversing from office to office as a group, the five spoke to secretaries or aides in some offices, but were able to speak in person with Rep. Robert Bender. R-Middleville, and Dan DeGrow, R-Port Huron, who serves as the appropriations subcommittee chairman. Bender previously has met with Hastings school officials and is familiar with the finan­ cial stale of Hastings and surrounding districts. DeGrow, said Schoessel, told the group that Port Huron schools are having the same financial difficulty as districts here. Some of the officials tried explaining that resolution of a proposal to school finance reform was difficult because of conflicts bet­ ween the Democratic and Republican parties. Schoessel said the group told the individuals that while they understood partisan disputes, they added that "You’ve got to work those problems out because we’re in a desperate situation," Schoessel repeated. "We’re not going to lake ’no’ for an answer.” He added that a secretary in the governor’s office increduously asked, "Do you want respor e to all these?" They anwercred that they do want a response and left telephone numbers, but as of Wednesday morning, Schoessel said no one had contacted the school. One employee told the group that she was familiar with the letters because she had already received 138 in the mail. The campaign began a few weeks ago when members of the Citizens for Quality Educa­ tion Committee developed the form letters, in hopes that area residents would help get the word to Lansing that they wanted school finance reform. Those signing the letters had an option to mail them or drop them off at designated sites to later be taken to Lansing. Schoessel said the letters were delivered Tuesday in hopes that a decision can be made soon. After the November general election, the House and Senate will reconvene and meet 10 days before the deadline to put a reform proposal on a ballot in the spring, he added. Schoessel said the millage committee wants to make another trek to Lansing with an addi­ tional "little love bundle," and has set the Nov. 8 general election as the next deadline. Schoessel said he and his companions also told the politicians or their staff members that the proposed Senate joint resolution on school finance reform still needs modification. Citing that the district agrees with Partners for Education, a state group requesting changes in the proposal, parts of the bill would not help the district with its “very serious financial situation." As an example, Schoessel said that a seg­ ment of the bill would require class sizes in the lower elementary level be reduced to 18. "That would be a real problem, in that in lowering class size to 18, we’d have to hire 10 new teachers and build 10 new classrooms and we’d be no money ahead,’ explained Schoessel. "Some things in that proposal are ridiculous." The letter explained the millage defeats in Hastings, adding that a local millage is one way for voters to prevent tax increase. "The only chance that Michigan residents have to control their taxes is through the school election process." the letter states. "Our citizens cannot control their state or na­ tional taxes or the price they pay for necessities and luxuries, but they are given a chance to show their frustration with everything in their lives by voting *no‘ on school millage proposals. This is a ridiculous way to operate (since) our children’s and our state’s futures are at stake. "At this time, there seems little room for optimism for tiiose who hang their hopes on increased school funding through the historic method of increased millage rates. The over­ whelming number of millage election defeats in the last year attest all too vividly to this pro­ blem. So where do all those involved in and concerned about education go from here? See LETTERS, continued on page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 3, 1988 Hastings woman dies in crash; another takes Stanwood man by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A 22-year-old Hutings woman died The vehicle left the road, struck a tree and went airborne down a large ditch. The car Monday in a one-car accident toutheast of Grand Rapids. in Prairieville Township in an accident that toppled a second tree, continued another 110 feet and struck four more trees, Pennock said. "The impact tore the rear of the car off the tore a car in half. Carole Annette Torode, of 420 S. Hanover vehicle," Pennock said. Driver Greg Lewis, 19, of Flint, and St., was declared dead at the scene of her accident Monday evening on 84th Street east front-seat passenger Christopher Ford, 19, of And a Stanwood resident was killed Friday of Patterson Avenue in Caledonia Township. Damon Vanderploeg, 20, died Friday afternoon aboard Borgess Inflight, while he was being airlifted by helicopter to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Kent County Sheriff’s deputies said Torode, formerly known as Carole Purdum, w<is on her way home when her car left 84th Street and rolled over. The accident pinned her in her 1977 Chrysler LeBaron. She had been wearing a belt, deputies said, and the accident remains under Investigation. Prairieville Police Chief Tom Pennock said Vanderploeg wu in the rear seat of a a 1984 Chevy Cavalier driving north on Doster Road when the car came to a curve. Reed City, were both taken to Borgess by BPOH ambulance after the 6 p.m. accident. The two were treated for minor injuries and released, Pennock said. The three, who each were wearing seatbelts, were all students at the State Technical Institute in Prairieville, the police chief said. The crash is still being investigated. Funeral services for Torode will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Wren Funeral Home Thoughts turn to Christmas... in Hastings. Burial will be in the Hastings Township Cemetery. Torode is survived by two daughters, Amanda and Adrienne; parents, Eugene and Mary Lyndell Torode; and four brothers. She wu divorced from Harvey Purdum in 1984. N* vj South Jefferson STREET NEWS EVENTS 1. Hastings Band Boosters Invite you to Join In "Dancing Our Way to Washington" at the Hastings High School Cafeteria this Saturday evening, November 5, from 8 until midnight. Dance to the big band sound of the 40's by Les Jazz appearing live and In person. DJ music from the 80's and 80*s between sets. Tickets are $5.00, dross is casual and a good time will be had by all. Proceeds help the High School Band go to Washington, D.C. this Juno. 2. Hastings Rotary Pancake Supper — November 3. One of the biggest social events of the season, the annual Rotary Pancake Sup­ per Is this Thursday, Nov. 3 from 4:30 p.m. un­ til 7 p.m. at the Hastings High School cafeteria. The meal, pancakes and sausage • Rotary stylo, stays with you for a long, long time. Don't miss out on this once a year op­ portunity to m0ot your friends and neighbors and oat ail you can for $2.50. Tickets are available from any Rotarian, at the door, or at 3 CMatmaa Baaaer la this Friday, from 9 until 6 at the Community Building In Hasanga. Numaroua Christmas Hama will ba on sale and lunch and baked goods ere also aval labia. Naw In Downtown Heelings 11 Books 'n TNnga la now opan In tha baaamant of tha village Squire and teerolaa Made Eaey haa moved to It’s t^w location In tha former Heatings Sav­ ings and loan building. Check it out. 5. Peaty Time ie thia Saturday at Greco Lutheran Church. Call 945-2879 to place your order. 6. The City of Heatlngo la picking up leaves this week. Leaves only please! 7. The annual Chrietmae Preaeniatlon at the Penn-Nook Gift Shop of Pennock Hor pl tai I a thia Wednesday and Thursday (November 2 and 3). Eat lunch In the hospital dining room and then shop the afternoon away. 8. visit Boeley’s, namo two Presidents bom on November 2 and tell ue what happened dur­ ing their tarnis of Importance to ua. Wo will give you a 81.00 gift certificate and an American Flag. (Limit 20, all ages) 9. Sexsphone Dey — November 8. Celebrate the birthday of Adolpha Sax by visiting Bosley's and playing a tuna from our soapbox on your saxophone or eaxotromba. For your perfor­ mance, you get a 84.00 gift certificate. Toll ua what Adolpho Invented and got 81.00 more. (Limit 5) 10. Hunting season will soon bo hero, visit Al and Pate's and True Value Sports on South Jotterson for all of your equipment needs. 11. Hastings Haa It unteM sttMrwtM stated, AT BOSLEY’S THIS 1. Little Bucky celebrates NetfofW*. i Notary Public Day (November 7) by having Dollar Day sale this week. We don't have to notarize the Buck's low prices, you can see for yourself In his Reminder ad each week. 2. Christmas cards are on display in our Senti­ ment Shop this week. Our largest selection ever. 3. American Greetings Boxed Christmas Cards are 30% OFF at Bosley's. 4. We know you enjoyed the Homemakers School, and we Invite you to use your Bosley's Coupon soon. 5. Bosley's is open to serve you until 8 p.m. each weeknight, until 5:30 on Saturday and each Sunday from 10 until 1. LETTERS (Cont.) “Any solution for generating new revenue at a local level remains very unlikely, so the inevitable conclusion points clearly to Lansing," the letter con­ tinues. "There can be no doubt that the current crisis in education funding requires leadership, and it seems logical that we turn at this juncture to our stale officials for help." The letter goes on to say that the undersigned will follow the progress in Lansing and will not support any representatives who do not work hard to avoid the "financial instability and under-funding" of schools resulting in a "disgraceful tragedy." Besides Gov. Blanchard, Bender and DeGrow, others who received copies of the let­ ter include John M. Engler, Senate Majority leader; John Schwarz, Senate Education and Mental Health Committee chairman; Arthur J. Miller Jr., Senate Minority leader; Norman D. Shinkle, Senate Finance Committee chairman; Senator Jack Wqlbom; Gary Owen, Speaker of the House . WilUam R. Keith. House Education Committee chair­ man; Paul HUiegonds. House Minority leader; James E. O'Neill Jr., House School Aid and Department of Education Subcommittee chairman; and Lynn Jondahl, House Taxa­ tion Committee chairman. Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray (seated left) eigne a proclamation observ­ ing Pornography Awareness Week Oct. 31-Nov. 8. Wetchlng ere officials from the Barry County Cltlzena Against Pornography (clockwise, from upper left) President Bob Mayo, Secretary Sharon Mayo, Vice President Jerry Gallaway and Publicity Chair Joyce Kelly. A 19-year-otd defendant who eaceped from the police lockup at 36th District Conn building in Anguat itnod mute Oct 21 to charges of escape while awaiting trial An automatic not guilty plea wu entered by the coon on behalf of John A. Falvo, of 10700 Cobb Road, Delton A 810,000 cash or surety bond wu sei Escape hoar jail la a felony punishable by up to four yean in prison and/or a $2,000 fine. The sentence also runs consecutive to the sentence for which the penon was imprUoaed. Falvo waa recaptured shortly after breaklag out of the lockup room Aug. 31. Clarence Neff, who escaped with Falvo, As soon as Halloween Is celebrated, thoughts seem to turn to Christmas in the Hastings area. Here, Alice VanderVeen admires the large selection of Christmas tree ornaments at Penn-Nook Gift Shop's Christmas presenta­ tion which continues today until 3 p.m. at Pennock Hospital In Hastings. The event features distinctive gifts, toys and accessories for home decorating besides an array of Christmas decorations, wreaths and ar­ rangements. Proceeds benefit the hospital. The bazaar season is bursting Into bloom this week. Barry County Extension Homemakers will have their bazaar Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. In the Community Building on the fairgrounds in Hastings and the Dowling United Methodist Country Chapel will stage its bazaar Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. First United Methodist Church women In Hastings will have a Hollytown bazaar Nov. 10-11 and St. Rose will hold Its event Nov. 11. her probation wu sentenced Oct 24 to 2 1/2 to 14 years in state prison. Nancy J. Burandt, 20, of no known address, received credit for 159 days already served in the Barry County Jail. The charges stems from a 1987 conviction of charges of uttering and publishing. That charge carried a 14-year maximum penalty. A Nashville man found guilty of breaking and entering, and safebreaking, was sentenced to eight to 20 years in prison on the two charges. Arnold Histed, 40, was found guilty in August of the two charges, as well as an habitual offender charge. remained free until he wu arrested Oct. 12 by Battle Creak Mice. Histed, of Morgan Road, was charged with breaking into a store in the 4000 block of East Quimby Road in July 1987. He removed a safe from the building and A Battle Creek motorist charged with to the lesser charge of wcond-offense later tried to break into it, police said. Histed was ordered to have substance homlcldeZmanslaughter with a motor vehicle will go to trial Dec. 12 in Barry County drunken driving. Robert O. Bremer, of Muskegon Heights, wu arrested by Middleville Police in abuse in prison and wu given credit for 155 days served in the Barry County Jail. but Falvo remains lodged in the Barry County Jail on other charges. In other court busmen: Circuit Court. Brian J. Taylor, 21, wu bound over for, trial in September on charges he w8b» responsible for rhe July, death of Michelle I McMillan, 17,4f Battle Creek. Motions will bo heard Nov. 29. Taylor remains lodged in the Bury County Jail A 34-yearrold motorist charged with drunken driving, third offense, pleaded guilty October na West Main Street Police said he had been driving up to 90 so 93 mph while oa Ms wey to visit his .brother. la corm Oct 21, Bitajr uld he Slid had up to 13 been since he bed begun drinking earlier la the day. Sentencing wu net for Nov. 30, end bond wucanoaUod in the matter. A Hading! woman stood mute Oct 21 to two charges of illegally receiving ADC end food stamps from the Barry County 12 MONTH Cl) 8.25 % PIONEER BANK Depanaiana of Social Services. Kristine Kotesky, 27, stood mute to the charges of welfare fraud over 8300 and welfare fraud by failure to inform. Automatic aes guilty pleas were entered by da coon flor Komdry, of 3103 Gun Lake Road, and a pretrial bearing wu set for Nov. 16 Bond wu coptinued la the matter. A woman who failed to appear at her ■enrenclng in Augud on charges of violating by THINK -^CHRISTMAS! WANT A POST OFFICE JOB? Application! will ba accepted Monday, October 31 thru November S el the COLDWATER, UNION CITY, HASTINGS and QUINCEY Pott offIcea to eatabllah a register of ellglblee for future hiring needs for Clerk-Carrier positions. Hasttast Saad Boostara — sponsors — The etartlng salary as a Clerk or Carrier Is 810.72 per hour, plus 10% high differential. Applications are hired when posttlone become available by highest tsst scorss. Postal Career Seminars offers a complete "How To" workbook containing complete practice teste with answers, techniques for SCORING HIGH on sach asctlon of the exam PLUS everything you need to know to prepare for the Clerk­ Carrier exam. Send 115.00 (Included postage and handling) to: POSTAL CAREER SEMINARS P.O. BOX 846 LONG BEACH. MS 39560 VlaWMaatercard accepted. Call toil free to order. 1-800-243-EXAM (Thia is a private concern not affillstBd with any government acenoy) ^^hnch with Santa” at the Haottaos High School Cafeteria (Includes a program by tha Saxon Band) Saturday, Dec. 3 • 12 Noon TICKTTB , ■ACM Contact any high school band studant or — Fnb HaaMoa 94M441 A 17-year-old boy accused of entering a tent to touch a slumbering woman camping ■t Yankee Springs in August was sentenced ,tb tbe Michigan boot camp for youthful offenders.' Tony D. Walker, a resident of Boysvllle Home in Clinton, will remain in the Barry County Jail until arrangements are made to transfer him to the alternative program. Tbe camp wu designed as an alternative to imprisoning young offenders thought to be prime candidates for rehabilitation. The camp is a highly disciplined, quasi-military environment that endeavors to teach discipline to young offenders. NurtSivsr CPI The First United Methodist Church of Hutings, 209 W. Green St., has announced there will be a free public recital of organ music Sunday, Nov. 6, presented by newlyappointed organist/director of music Robin W. Styberaki of Kalamazoo. Styberski, a candidate for a muter of music theory degree from Western Michigan University, wu director of music/orginiit for the First Baptist Church of Battle Creek, for four years. For five years before that, he wu associate organist for the First Presbyertian Church of Kalamazoo. Stybenki's program will include works of J.S. Bach, O.F. Handel. Francois Couperin, Maurice Durufle, Cesar Franck, Nickolu Hanff, Max Reger and Eugene Gigout'a "Grand choeur dialogue." The public is invited to attend this special recital in the church sanctuary at 4 p.m. Sun­ day. Nov. 6. Bom out of town Toni Marie welcomes home o baby brother, Steven Michael, bom Oct. 28 at 10:18a.m., 8 lbs., 9 oza.rat Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. Proud parents are Jim Heney and Jeri Weaver. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. James Heney of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Ron Weaver of Caledonia. Hl-Nooners to moot Nov. 8 The Hastings Hi-Nooners will meet on Nov. 8 at the First United Methodist Church for a potluck dinner at noon, bring your own table service and a dish to pass. The program will be presented by Mr. Wayne Tanner, from the Michigan Insurance Bureau, who will speak on supplemental nursing home In­ surance. Please come and bring a guest. ch8888 set at PeflBtck Pennock Hospital in Hastings will conduct a "Heart Saver CPR" class on Thursday, Nov. , 10 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Parkway Centre, 12850 Chief Noonday Road. This class is a three-hour American Heart Association approved course designed for the public. Topics will include management of the choking victims, in addition to single­ rescuer CPR. The fee for the class is S5 per person. Pre-registration for the class maybe made by calling 616-948-3125. This program is being co­ sponsored by Gun Lake Fami­ ly Medicine and the Gun Lake Pharmacy. Nursing Noma Insurance For Folks Aga 50 84 “"TaTTayup^o-” 8130 • day. Policy GR-7A1 KEEPA LEADER. KEEP OUR BEST. Organ recital planned at Methodist Church Prescription drug benefits also available (Form 172V). Call today for FREE FACTS In­ eluding costs, exceptions, limita­ tions, and renewal provisions. Phil's Pizzeria Italian Specialties 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Zill • Steaks • Appetizer* • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti.• Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OB TAKE OUT / WE CATEB ALL OCCASIONS - MIDDLEVILLE HOURS: Tm-Thws. 1150 an.-ii pjn FM84tii30vn.-ism.:la>i.4-iO:OMWMoii. ADVERTISEMENT for BIDS The City of Hastings, Michigan will recalve blds at the office of the City Clark. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan until 10:00 a.m„ Thursday, November 10, 1988 for furn­ ishing the following equipment: One (1) 1989 Ven Truck One (1) 1989 Pickup Truck Offered for trade: One (1) 1980 % Ton Ford, E 150 Ven Complete speclflcetlons may be obtelned et the above address. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Invitation to Bid Prairieville Township hereby Invites blds for snow removol for the Tcwnshlp Hall parking lot, mall box and Cemetery for the winter of 1988-89. QUOTE: “Passim1st: Ona who, whan ha haa tha cholca of two avlls, choosas both." - Osasr Wilds Sales Representative 669674 P.O. Box 121, Hastings, Ml 49058-0121 !CONGRESS Paid fur by the Henry fur Congress Conantae. (616) 323 0982 BANKERS life AND casualty /. NTI nrnpM,, M62' Blds are to be submitted by November 9, 1988 at 5:00 p.m. with proof of liability Insurance attached. We reserve the right to reject ell blds. For more Informetlon ... Phone ... Roy, Jan or Dar at • 623-2664 • 10115 S. Norrie Rd., Delton, Ml 49046 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 3, 1988 — Page 3 Co-defendant aquitted on charges Defendant receives one year in jail for stealing truck by Jeff Kaczmarczyk reported missing Oct. 11 from the Andrus A defendant accused of stealing a new lot on South Hanover Street. In March, a silent observer tip led Hastings Police to investigate the Hysell pickup truck from Andrus Chevrolet last fall has been sentenced to serve one year in jail. Meanwhile, a jury has aquitted his co-defendant of charges in connection with the missing truck. • Eric R. Hysell, 27, was found guilty in September of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle and of receiving and concealing stolen property over S100. Co-defendant, Rodney L. Janose, 32, was aquitted of two charges in a jury trial in residence at 8364 Garbo Road in Thocnapple Township. While watching the home, Deputy Police Chief Jerry Sarver and Investigator Michael Leedy observed what appeared to be a 1978 Chevy pickup truck with a dark green cab and box painted primer gray. Acting on a tip, police later recovered parts of the truck in a junkyard near Belding. Chevy half-ton pickup into parts and interchanged them with his own 10-year-old At his sentencing Oct. 19 in Barry County Circuit Court, Hysell was ordered to pay SI,000 in court costs and $1,000 in fines in addition to the restitution, and truck. The work was supposed to have taken directed to perform 60 hours of community place at a barn at Janose's home near service. He was placed on a five-year term of probation and given credit for 38 days served in jail awaiting sentencing. October. Police had believed Hysell broke the 1987 Middleville. The truck itself has never been recovered, but as part of his sentence, Hysell was ordered to pay $12,684 in restitution for the Hysell was given work release by Judge vehicle. During the two-day trial, Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dale A. Crowley Hudson E. Deming for the final 10 months argued Hysell had test-driven the Chevy half-ton pickup truck at Andrus Chevrolet in Janose not guilty Oct. 11 of charges of receiving and concealing stolen property and Hastings last fall. But before returning the accessory after the fact to a felony. After a trial in Barry County Circuit four-wheel drive vehicle, Hysell had made a duplicate ignition key, Crowley told the jury. The bright red, long-box vehicle was of his one-ycar sentence. A nine-woman, four man jury found Court before visiting Judge Stanley Everett, the jury deliberated for four hours before rendering its not guilty decision. Local dentist to face charges of practicing without a license by Jeff Kaczmarczyk State Police Department - told the court she Hastings dentist Kevin Burnett was bound ov-r to Barry County Circuit Court Monday to face charges of practicing without a license . But Burnett denies he violated his April 13 license suspension by the Michigan Board of Dentistry. At Burnett’s preliminary exam in 56th District Court, Probate Judge Richard Shaw found probable cause to believe Burnett had practiced dentistry in violation of the suspension. Burnett, however, said the procedure he performed when he saw a local woman in July did not violate his suspension. In testimony Monday, the woman — who was sent by investigators with the Michigan went to Burnett's office in July to have a rough spot on a filling removed. She said Burnett used a drill to grind lhe spot down. Under cross examination, she said that was the only proccedure performed by Bumett, adding that one of the dentists' assistants had taken X-rays of her mouth. Burnett contends that does not qualify as dentistry. ’ “Would you call that practicing dentistry?" he asked in an interview after the court hearing. Burnett. 36. was arrested Aug. 9 at his Hastings office on charges that he continued to practice dentistry after his license was suspended by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulation in April. A preliminary exam originally was schedul­ ed in August, but it was adjourned because of conflicts with other pending cases Bumett had in Kent County Circuit Court. COURT NEWS... Continued from page 2 Walker pleaded guilty to attempted entering without breaking in exchange for the dismissal of charges of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. At sentencing Oct. 19, Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley said Walker would be a fine candidate for the program. A written wavier of arraignment was filed Oct. 19 on behalf of Sherry Bryans, 44, of 309 1/2 N. Main, Nashville. Bryans is charged with illegally receiving food stamps and general assistance from the Barry County Department of Social Services between March 1986 and May 1987. Not guilty pleas were entered by the court, and a pretrial hearing was set for Nov. 23. Bond was continued. A Hastings woman accused of writing a • NOTICE ’ Hastings Charter Township Residents Residents of the Hastings Charter Township will be voting at the new Township Hall at 885 E. River Rd. The general election is Nov. 8, 1988. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m Hastings Charter Township Clerk JUANITA A. SLOCUM Phone 948-9690 or 948-8662 bad check was found guilty in a jury trial of uttering and publishing. Barbara K. Reil will be sentenced Nov. 10 in Barry County Circuit Court on the 14-year felony offense. Reil, 20, of 2088 N. Broadway, was found guilty Oct. 17 by a six-woman, six-man jury following a trial before visiting Judge Richard Robinson that had begun the previous week. Jury deliberations had been adjoined over the weekend. Bond was continued in the matter. Trial had been scheduled to begin Oct. 17 for a Hastings man accused of writing two checks on a closed account. But James R. Johnson, 48, pleaded guilty to one of lhe charges that morning. In exchange, the second charge was dropped by the prosecutor's office. The prosecutor also will recommend Johnson receive no more than 30-days in jail and be placed on probation. Johnson, of 643 S. Wall Lake Road, was charged with writing two $10 checks at two different gas stations in June. The accounts had no funds in them at the time, authorities said. Bond was continued in lhe matter, and sentencing was set for Nov. 23. National Bank names new VP Fran Johnson, president of Michigan's Na­ tional Association of Bank Women and a native of the Roscommon area, has been nam­ ed vice president at National Bank of Hastings. Johnson's new post became effective Oct. She brings 22 years of experience with her from the Cedar Springs office of Union Bank, which has merged with National Bank of Detroit. She was assistant vice president and manager at the Cedar Springs office. Previously. Johnson worked about five years as a teller and in the bookkeeping department at Roscommon State Bank, which later became affiliated with National Bank of Detroit. For eight years of her banking career with Union Bank, she was employed in lhe cor­ respondent division, selling data processing systems and computer services for payrolls to a variety of clients, including corporate businesses and bank customers. During that time, Johnson said she used to call on Na­ tional Bank of Hastings, the Hastings schools and Hastings Manufacturing and developed a liking for the small town atmosphere here. Johnson is active in several banking associations, including serving as president this year for the state's National Association of Bank Women, which has 30,000 members in the United States and is open to everyone in the financial industry. A major issue within the organization this year is child care and figuring out ways to in­ troduce the issue to chief executive officers, she said. Johnson also is affiliated with the Michigan rlmkers Association and the American In­ . M ituta of Banking. In Cedar Springs, she was active in the Economic Development Corp-, previously served as treasurer and president of the chamber df commerce and was auditor and parliamentarian of the women’s club. In her spare time, Johnson enjoys the out­ doors. Her interests include golfing, skiing, diking, sailing and camping. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Mon­ day, November 14,1988 at 7:45 p.m. In the City Hall, Council Chambers to determine the nec­ essity of a Downtown Parking Assessment District. Information on the above public hearing Is available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery City Clerk VOTE THE REPUBLICAN TEAM ON NOV. 8 sandy tor ven Dtamcc County^ At a time when campaign rhetoric has become the norm, your Republican leadership has been working, working to protect the interests of Barry County, making the difficult decisions that are confronting this County, as they confront every level of Government. Support Your Republican Ticket — where you get: RESULTS ... not rhetoric ... ACTION ... not allegation PERFORMANCE ... not promises... DECISIONS ... not distortion ... On Movambar sth, vote Republican... where we've built our Tradition on ... "Leadership and integrity... from the Courthouse... to the white House" Paid for by the Republican Party of Barry County, P.O. Box 22, Hastings, Ml 49058 NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 Michigan State Police Detective Sgt. Dennis Will­ ing. from the Diversion In­ vestigation Unit in Lansing, had charged that Burnett was writing prescriptions for dregs in the names of patients, friends and acquaintances, phoning them into a pharmacy and picking them up. posing as the person. Burnett said he admits he had a substance abuse pro­ blem but said it was the result of a lifelong intestinal disorder. "This is a case of substance abuse brought on by a medical condition," he said, adding that the prescriptions he was writing for himself were for the same medication prescrib­ ed by his physicians. Since he was in dental school. Bumett said he has been taking medications, in­ cluding prescribed steriods, that have sent his weight careening from 120 pounds to 240 pounds, as well as create behavior changes. “That doesn't excuse the fact that I broke the law." he said. "But that makes it more understandable." Bumett pleaded guilty Sept. 21 to one of the prescription charges in Kent County. He is awaiting sentencing on that charge. Last weekend he was ar­ rested by Kalamazoo County sheriff’s deputies on two addi­ tional counts of obtaining con­ trolled substance by fraud, said Willing. Bumett said those charges are similar to those filed in Grand Rapids, and he said he expects to enter plea ag.ecments in them. Since the arrests, Bumett said he has been having counseling and is kicking his problem. And he's reapplying for his dentistry license. "They have given me the go-ahead to reapply in 90 days," he said. "They understand that this was a medical problem gone awry." If the state board restores his license, Bumett said it would be one of the shortest suspensions possible under the state guidelines. But Bumett said he's angry with police charges and the resulting publicity that he said has destroyed his practice. "I'm going to lose a quarter of a million dollars this year," he said. Bumett said he would be fil­ ing a law suit against slate police, who said charges against him stemmed from substance abuse. "He (Willing) had no right to make that diagnosis," Bumett said. The Republican Party urges you to exercise your right to vote and make informed choices. STATE PROPOSAL A DISTRICT USE OF TAX FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS FOR PERSONS RECEIVING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE Public Act 59 of 1987 is a law that states that tax funds shall not be used to pay for an abortion for a person receiving public assistance unless npcessary to save lhe life of the mother. Should the law be approved? STATE PROPOSAL B PROPOSAL TO INCLUDE CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS IN THE CONSTITUTION The proposal would amend the constitution to provide: 1} That crime victims shall have certain right# throughout the criminal Justice process. 2) That crime victims' rights, as provided by law, shall be the right to be treated with fairness and respect for their dignity and privacy; be reasonably protected from tht accused; be notified of court proceedings and attend trials; confer with prosecution and make a statement to court at sentencing; restitution; timely disposition of the case; and information about conviction, sentence, Imprisonment and release of accused. 3) That legislature may enact laws to enforce crime victims' rights and provide for assessments against convicted defendants to pay for crime victims' rights. I Should the proposed amendment be adopted? STATE PROPOSAL C PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE BOND FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS The proposal would: 1) Authorize the Slate of Michigan to borrow a sum not to exceed 8860 million dollars to finance environmental protection programs that would clean up sites of toxic and other environmental con­ tamination, contribute to a regional Great Lakes protection fund, address solid waste problems, treat sewage and other water quali­ ty problems, reuse Industrial sites and preserve open space and; 2) Authorize the state to issue general obligation bonds pledging the full faith and credit of tfio state for payment of principal and Interest on the bonds; end 3) Provide for repayment of the bonds from the general fund. Should this proposal bo approved? STATE PROPOSAL D PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE BONDS FOR STATE AND LOCAL RECREATION PROJECTS The proposal would: 1) Authorize the State of Michigan to borrow a sum not to exceed 8140 million dollars to finance state and local public recreation projects; and 2} Authorize the state to Issue general obligation bonds pledging the full faith and credit of the state for payment of principal and Interest on the bonds; and 3) Provide for repayment of the bonds from the general fund. Should this proposal be approved? COUNTY PROPOSITION Shall the County of Barry borrow the principal sum of not to ex­ ceed 81.350,000 to renovate, preserve and make handicapped ac­ cessible the Barry County Courthouse, and issue Its general obligation bonds secured by the County's unlimited tax pledge pursuant to law to be repaid over an estimator ton (10) years solely from the levy of additional ad valorem property taxes on all tax­ able property within the County of Barry to the extent annually necessary for the repayment of the bonds? Don’t forget to cast your vote on the non-partisan portion of the ballot. Clip this ad and take it to the polls. Paid for by the Barry County Republican Party P.O. Box 22, Hastings, Ml 49058 Relevant trial experience — Solid understanding of the law Uniquely qualified — « “Tom’s legal experience makes him highly qualified for the bench. Please join us on Nov. 8 by supporting Tom Eveland for Circuit Judge. ” Judge Richard M. Shuster Judge Richard H. Shaw Tom EVELANDfor Circuit Judge to SUBSCRIBE! Paid for by lhe Committee to Elect Tom Eveland Circuit Judge. 116% Cochran St.. Charlotte. Ml 48813 �°age 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 3, 1988 VIEWPOINT Cammentaricsfrom our editorial staffand the community— It would be sad to end a kids’ fun tradition Like many other parents, I braved the rain and cold Monday night to join my wife in taking my two young They tell me that our children's children or out boys possibly our great-granchildren will never trick-or-treating. Editor ’s Notes... by David T. Young As we strolled around the neighborhood, I An inexpensive . landmark decision Voters in Barry County haven't been particularly kind to millage requests this year, with many residents saying they just can't afford them. But next Tuesday, on the general election ballot, they'll have the opportunity to pass a millage that really won't break the family piggy bank. This rather inexpensive request is for a good cause, the renovation of the old county courthouse, a process that possibly could save the aging structure from the cobwebs. The courthouse, now approaching nearly 100 years of age, doesn't have some of the desirable features that buildings in other counties have. It needs a new mechanical system and electrical repairs to accommodate use of computers. It needs structural repairs, it needs to have its roof fixed and storm windows added. It needs to have central air conditioning added. Most important, perhaps, the old courthouse needs to be made accessible to the elderly and the handicapped. Its two flights of stairs, 13 steps to the first floor government offices and 24 to the second floor courtroom, make it too difficult for the elderly and handicapped to conduct business or attend trials. Furthermore, bathrooms on the first and second floor are not handicapped accesible. The state does not look kindly on public buildings that offer obstructions to the handicapped. In fact, barrier-free public facilities are being mandated by state regulations. With that in mind, if something isn't done to alleviate the problem, higher authorities someday soon may step in and do something about it, at a much higher cost than this proposal. The county is asking for permission to issue $1.35 million in bonds over 10 years to effect all these renovations and repairs and to install an elevator. The money also would be used to open additional space on the third floor for a public meeting room. The cost to individual taxpayers is virtually a bargain. The first year's payment would come to 0.395 mill, which would amount to less than $12 for each property owner. What's at stake here is the historic courthouse itself. Voters must decide if they still want it to be functional, or if they want a new county building to replace it Things just cannot go on the way they have. We hope voters will want to save the old courthouse by pressing the "yes" lever to the inexpensive bonding proposal on Tuesday's ballot Now it’s up to the voters In this issue of the Banner, we've tried to acquaint readers with the local candidates and issues about which they will make decisions next Tuesday. We hope that the information we have presented will give readers a clearer idea abeta proposals and political people to help them make informed choices. By Tuesday the advertising and hoopla will be concluded and it will all come down "to what happens in the voting booths across Barry County, Michigan and this nation. We also hope that you won't be a part of that depressing statistic, the growing number of people who don't even bother to vote. To paraphrase the late Hubert Humphrey, "If you don't take the time to vote, you don't have the right to gripe." once again became aware that Halloween night, many predict, won't be the same in the future. In fact, it may not even exist. In my tender years, I annually looked It could be a small thing, but I have to not they want to participate in what should forward to and engaged in the ritual of going be harmless trick-or-treating activities. But when I see a growing number of folks drop Despite the fact these incidences, even up But the chances of children running into I think my experiences and perceptions of to today, have been extremely rare, parents' any trouble with tainted candy are so minute, Halloween were shared by nearly all of the fear factors have risen disproportionately if proper precautions are taken. people my age today and many before and since then. many after. with, that we enjoyed every year. ask, "What's this world coming to?' People have a right to choose whether or door-to-door to peoples’ houses, decked out in costume to ask for treats. take part in this ritual that we grew up Parents can insist their children go only to out of the fun, I feel sad. In this nation, *e have a tendency to cherish traditions and they have become a part of our very lives and culture. There now are households that do not turn neighborhoods and houses of people they It is difficult to determine just how and on their lights to greet trick-or-treaters and know. They can go with their kids to make adventure such as trick-or-treating become a when Halloween got to be a night of kids there are parents who do not allow their sure they don't endanger themselves with thing of the past It would be like saying going trick or treating, but it has been going children to dress in costume and go out traffic while crossing the streets. goodbye to some of our own folklore. on in America for a long time. themselves. It would be sad to see an annual fun After the ritual is completed, they can And it eventually could happen because of have the booty checked at a number of places a very small number of deranged whackos, available in their localities. who could claim victory while the children And for many years, it was a source of Some now choose not to be involved amusement to adults while it was a source of because of their fears, while there are others pleasure to the youngsters. It was an annual who refrain from participating in the annual event for communities and there was a great event because they believe it encourages children's safety deal of silly, but harmless lore to back it all worship of the devil. Despite all of these ways we can make almost foolproof on of America suffer defeat As a parent, I go into each Halloween Halloween, many people my age, now wide-eyed and mindful of any possible up. Yet today Halloween increasingly is To the latter reason, I can only say I parents, are turning away from the tradition, dangers and I attempt to minimize them. disagree, that it is only harmless fun, but I becoming a night for some to avoid or dread. opting for "more safe" or "more stimulating" 1 personally would be sad to leant many choose not to debate with these folks parties. Some opt for not even sending their years from now that my grandchildren This growing problem is the result of a very because they have a right to their religious kids anywhere at all, which cheats their wouldn’t even be able to do something I small minority. beliefs. children from the fun others have. once enjoyed as a kid. The first real and not imagined Halloween To the folks whe are fearful, I can understand being apprehensive about sending Many of these parents, with good intentions, are throwing in the towel on a the early 1970s, when there were tales of out their little ones while something out time-honored tradition because of a very few razor blades and pins being inserted in the there might be dangerous to their well-being. tragic and horrible stories. fright stories appeared in the newspapers in I guess that's progress. goodies handed out to kids. WRITE US A LETTER: The Herting* Benner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor ’ as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The ‘ following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED. • All letters should be written In good taste. Letters which are libelous or defama­ tory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such os spelling and punctuation. LETTERS from our readers.... Former student, asks no voters ‘why? Hastings school info was inaccurate •Ilf. . •: • To the editor: Regarding the letter in last week’s Banner from the Hastings Board of Education. I agree that the facts in question are inac­ curate and therefore misleading. However, here are some facts that are not: The information in the ad, printed by the Concerned Citizens of Hastings, was publish­ ed in pamphlet form and distributed by the Hastings Area School District dated Sept. 28. If the ad was inaccurate and misleading, it is because the Hastings Area School District released inaccurate and misleading information. Because of the amount of time between the-, date the information was released and the millage election date, the fact that the school board was called to task with no chance to res­ pond is totally irrelevant. There was ample time to correct the figures or provide an explanation. Clearly it is not the Banner’s fault; and blaming the Banner for lack of responsibility after the election is pointless. It is true indeed that actions arc more powerful than words'and 1 am sure that the Hastings Area School District and Board of Education will not let this happen again. Sincerely, \ ■ Steve Malcl M\'Hastings To the editor: Yes. I’ve been following the progress, or lack of progress, of the Hastings millage issue. I must say that I find the entire picture a bit puzzling and am confused by what the citizens of the school district see as important. Let me state that I am a graduate of Hastings High, Hope College, and now 1 am in a great profession, education our future, yes, the students of today. I think I should also lend the fact that athletics and other programs greatly aided in my development as a person. Why is it that so many taxpayers forget the great experiences they may have enjoyed as students, what life-lastink'vahies and lessons they may have grained? Why deprive today's students of the same valuable assets to our lives? ’ • I’m sure many people are saying, "Why do we need the extras like sports, band, year­ books, a six-hour day, etc. As a former student-athletic, I cany with me today lessons learned from coaches who still teach in the Hastings school system. These men and PUBLIC OPINION: women do. in fact, contribute to and aid parents in advising/teaching skills such as. goal setting, prioritization of responsibilities, and maximization of one’s abilities. The youti; of such a quaint community deserve to enjoy such possibilities without having to worry about raising enough money to have a team or to play on a team. 1 am truly disappointed! I only hope that the students who must endure the situation arc able and willing to rebound from this all and reach for their own goals and attain each one. Finally, I can’t imagine getting any greater return of lhe extra $70 saved from a "No” vote than one would get by aiding in the education rand development of young minds with a “Yes" vote. 1 encourage all voters to re-evaluate the positives and negatives involved in your deci­ sion. Please promote quality education. ■ Cordially. Matthew Er Neil Holland Educator Holland Public Schools Coach. Hope College Basketball Save the courthouse or build new? Schools need to show more caring To the editor: LETTERS FROM OUR READERS, CONTINUED: Where does all the school money go? To the editor: As a taxpayer and a registered voter of Hastings. I have only one thing to say, why? I’ve watched my kids give up sports, choir and stupid things that meant a lot to us when we grew up, because of this up and down millage. Slate lottery funds are supposed to make up for part of the difference, which right now I think should have been more! Why did the ems have to be made where they were? Shut down the high school library. Give me a break, how much can it cost to run, the books must be paid for by now! Choir, we can’t pay one teacher to teach this, but years ago it was never a question. Maybe some of the teachers’ helpers or stu­ dent lunch crew could be eliminated! We grew up with sack lunches and one good hot lunch. Maybe cuts have been overlooked where they should have been taken. As a single parent, I just can’t understand, ’’where it all goes!” I have no idea how many people there are in Hastings, but I do know one thing. I pay $1,200 a year in taxes, that’s if you put it all toward the school. I have to at least pay < nc months Consumers bill, where’s the rest go? All the athletic equipment must have been paid for years ago, and from what I’ve heard from my kids. — there are sheds full of it, but now we have to pay for it. /-----------The Hastings Banner PtMuhod by .. HASTINGS BANNER, INC. 1952 N. Broodway, Hastings, Ml 49058 P.O. Box B Publication No. (USK 717-830) POSTMASTOb SwdaMroM dtaagM to Nwtfap hssd - P.O. Bex B Nrth«B,HI 40058*0002 Published Weakly Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 suesattmoN Kates SI3.M for yoer In Berry County SI 5.00 for yoor io odjoinlng countlM SIS.SO per yoer eteowhoro I, like any other parent or taxpayer in this town, would like to see a written, ‘‘full’’ liability sheet as to what we really are paying for. 1 don’t understand why we’re paying now for things that were built in 1969 and 1970," and making our kids suffer for it! We never did. I really think it’s time to show people what they want to know: 1) Teachers' salaries, 2) Bills (phones, construction, upkeep), 3) Administration costs, 4) Lunch costs and staff, 5) Drama ($126 per play), don’t we already own the stage? 6) Band ($47 a full year), don’t we already pay a band teacher? Add it up per student. 7) Opperetta ($86 per operetta), to me this is half band and choir. Wasn’t that already paid for?! 8) Athletics ($125 per student per' sport), rv*a if it only lasts two weeks. (EDITOR’S mUTE: No sport lasts for as little as two weeks.) 9) Choir ($40 full year) - not bad, but it's music and it should be free! AU this does not say anything of the elective classes they make them take now. I just wish everyone in Hastings would look at whats going on. Even senior citizens, you grew up here, too, and we never had it this bad. Just once, show us - in black and white why we had to go through this again. I really think we all deserve that! Thank you, Leslie Smith Hastings Varsity Club gave couple a hand Indya Barlow Ruth Gee The Question: Marge The Barry County Board of Com­ missioners is proposing a $1.35 million, 10-year bond Issue to re­ pair the Barry County Court House and make it handicapped accessible. Opponents of the proposal say they would rather see long-range plans, possibly including a new complex near the Jail. Would you like to see Phyllis Skedgell Radant, Hastings: "I think it's mere a question of making sensible use of what the architects said is a very sound building. It just needs renovation. Because it is so structurally sound, with this renova­ tion, there's no reason why a minimum of 30 to 40 years couldn't be put into iL Barry County can't affort the luxury of just discard­ ing the old. It's the fiscally responsible thing to do." . the courthouse preserved or have the county build a new facility? Ruth Gee, Hastings: "Save lhe ro­ Carolyn Williams, Anderson, Ind.: "Oh, heaven forbid, tell them to keep mance of the old. As an artist, I see the arch­ itectural style in buildings. We don't have a lot of art in Hastings. We need the old." it I'm from Anderson, Ind., and they tore To the editor: In these times, when we hear so many com­ ments about our youth, we would like to draw attention to a positive act. Some very fine members of the Hastings High School Varsity Club gave up a Sunday afternoon to rake our lawn. Our deepest ap­ preciation goes to these super students. ours down. They built a new one and now that's falling down. You really have a nice one." Jerry Shumaker, Plainwell: "I'm not from here, but my personal opinion is that Fd rather see you build a new complex rather than renovate the old." Jack & Dorothy Hoke Hastings Indya Barlow, Hastings: "I would rather see it restored. I think it’s part of Hastings' heritage.” Phyllis Skedgell, Nashville: "Yes, (I would like to see the courthouse preser­ ved). It would be cheaper in a way, but I don't know. And I’m all fur saving money." The letter written recently in the Banner by Gloria Anderson encouraged me to write my own, and I’m sure that she and I are not the only ones with these problems. We have to try to do something about the way the kids are treated at school. I’m not saying that everyone associated with tbe schools are to blame. There are some very good teachers there. They’re the ones who have been here for many years, one’s I had in school over 17 years ago. They’re there to teach our kids, they show they care by helping them and treating all of them equally. They cam respect because they know how to show respect. But then there are the ones who are just there for the paychecks and benefits. I understand there have to be rules to follow, but some kids get punished for every little thing that happens. My eighth grader used to be a very good student. He enjoyed school and his teachers said they enjoyed him. Since seventh grade, however, he has gotten to hate sclmol. He almost failed last year and he's sick a lot. I’ve been told by the principal that it’s because of the kid's he hangs around with. 1 know his friends and they’re nice kids, but kids are going to rebel after awhile. They can’t always get blamed for everything and they can’t stand by and be called “stupid” by a teacher and be made to feel worthless. One of his friends once was blamed for making a mess in the cafeteria. He wasn’t seen making the mess and he swears he didn’t do it. Bui because he refused to clean it up, he was given 10 days detention! His mother believed him and said he wasn’t going to take it. We have to listen to our kids when they come home every day with these problems. We must check into it and stand up for them if it’s not fair. If our kids do something wrong, they should be punished. But there has to be a limit to what they're punished for. My oldest son should be a junior this year. He’s been amending the alternative education program for two years because he'd had pro­ blems and got way behind in his work. At the beginning of this year, he was caught up and he worked hard to do it. He went to the high school principal to ask to get back in sch ol. He was given two reasons why he couldn’t. First, he was told he didn’t have a good enough reason to want to go back. Just wan­ ting to go should be enough reason! Second, because the classes are so over­ crowded. there is not enough room for him in the classes he needs. I would like to know, if a new family moved into town today, would their kids be turned away because there was no room for them? He was told to try again at the end of this semester and if the millage passed, he'd pro­ bably get in. This next semester, my son is going to get back into school. My kids have rights, too, and he’s earned it. I’m also a real estate agent, and last week I lost a sale to a couple that really wanted the place they looked at. but decided against it just because it’s in the Hastings School District. . They’re not the only ones I’ve heard this from, and none of the reasons are because of high property taxes, they're all because of the way the kids are treated here. Over the last few years, many people, in­ cluding us, have had to take a cut in pay and benefits to help their employers. 1 feel th~t if the teachers and administration really care about the kids* education and they want to help this town get a better reputation for the school system, then they should also take a few cuts. But we won't see that happen. Meanwhile, I'm going to show my kids that 1 do care and that they arc important people. Sincerely Carol Brown Hastings Cancer Society ‘not related’ to others To the editor: Recently, our office of the American Cancer Society has received many calls con­ cerning organizations soliciting funds for cancer research, asking for answers to ques­ tions concerning family and diet, or inviting contributors to enter contests. The American Cancer Society is not related to any of these organizations. Most people recognize us by our “Sword of Hope" logo and the words “American Cancer Society." We are a voluntary organization that fights cancer through research and educational pro­ grams. We also help cancer patients locally. Those having questions about the American Cancer Society and any of its programs, fun­ draising practices, or services arc encouraged to call the local unit at 945-4107 or 1-800-ACS-2345. Sincerly, Arthur Perkins Area Director �■ The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 3, 1988 — Page 5 Dean, Smith go head-to-head in hot 3rd District commissioners contest by Jeff Kaczmarczyk In one of the most holly contested races of the election this fall in Barry County. Democratic challenger Michael Smith will face off Tuesday against incumbent P. Richard Dean for the Third District Barry County Board of Commissioners seal. Dean. 62. a Republican from Rutland Township, is seeking his third consecutive term on the commission, representing Irving and Rutland townships and most of Hastings Township. With years of experience in county govern­ ment. Dean said he's running on his record. “I'm experienced, I know what's going on and I've got the time." he said. "I'm dedicated to the job — it’s my career now." But Smith, 30, a Democrat from Hastings Township, has been conducting an active campaign, accusing Dean of not attending township board meetings and not keeping in contact with local officials. “Lack of communication between the coun­ ty commission and the townships is the major (issue)," Smith said. "He hasn't been to (a meeting) in Hastings Township in two years.” Smith did say Dean had been to a Rutland Township meeting recently in which township trustees discussed weed control along Algon­ quin Lake, near Dean's home. "After that part of the meeting was over, he and everyone else from Algonquin Lake got up and left." Smith said. Dean, however, said he has attended township meetings, but admits he hasn't been to as many as he would like because of his wife's illness. •‘I’ve attended all the township meetings at one time or another," he said, adding that county commissioners have no authority over township decisions. "The county board has nothing to say with how they run their meetings.” he said. “But they know how to get a hold of me. If they need me, they can.” Dean countered the charge by pointing out that Smith has never attended a board of com­ missioners' meeting. . . “This is not a popularity contest. This is a serious thing,” Dean said. “My opponant hasn’t been to a commission meeting yet.” Smith admitted he’s never attended a com­ missioners' meeting because of conflicts with his employment. But he said in the event that he’s elected, his employer has promised him the time off for all county business. Smith also charges that Dean began a legal maneuver to have him removed from lhe ballot on the grounds that he is a federal employee. As such, he would be prohibited from running for local office under the provi­ sions of the Federal Hatch Act. An energy technician with the Barry Soil and Waler Conservation District, Smith said Sunday a ruling on the Hatch Act would not be issued until after the election, but said he was unofficially told by a lawyer investigating •j tb^charge that he was not subject to the Hatch YOUR GUIDE TO CANDIDATES AND PROPOSALS COMING BEFORE THE BARRY COUNTY VOTER NOV. 8 J Contest for register of deeds may be referendum on office silly to pay more than $60,000 for two elected people to supervise seven employees," Dwyer said. "(The merger) would give the clerk a pool of seven rather than five employees to draw upon and we could see a boost in employee versatility." But Schondelmayer maintains that not one of the 25 counties in Michigan ranked as mid*size (including Barry), in terms of State Equalized Value, have combined the offices. Some larger ones and smaller ones in SEV, about a third of the state's 83 counties, have. Dwyer responded by saying that counties larger, smaller and similar in size to Barry have merged the offices. "The fact is that counties as large as Oakland and as small as Keeweenaw have Some of the counties he said that are The race for Barry County Register of Deeds could be viewed as a referendum on the office itself. Challenger Robert Dwyer, a Democrat has created controversy by stating that if he's elected, he will make every attempt to be the last register of deeds. He is proposing to similar in size or larger and have merged lhe offices are Allegan, Calhoun, Eaton, Kalamazoo, Kent, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and St. Clair. Smaller ones are Alger, Baraga, Cheboygan, Clare, Crwaford, Dtita, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Keeweenaw, Lake, Luce, Menominee, Missaukee, Ontonogan, Otsego, Roscommon and Schoolcraft, with all of have have the county clerk and register of deeds offices merged. "Its a referendum on direction, on the way the county does business," Dwyer said. "It's time we open lhe windows of the county them in northern Michigan. Schondelmayer has disputed Dwyer's notion tha! the merger will save money. He building and leta little fresh air in." But incumbent Republican Sandy Schondelmayer insists that the office must package, but additional costs would be continue to stand alone. "People can ask themselves how important their real estate is," Scholdelmayer said. "Thia office is worth fhlMime attention. Let's not reduce its significance." Schondelmayer pointed out that a merger of the two elected county offices is not the prerogative of either the clerk or register of deeds, only the county board of commissioners has that power, by state statute. The incumbent said one must know what the office does io appreciate its value. "Many people don't know what we dtx ar* that may show how specialised the job may be." he said. "We do such a good job that sometimes we might get taken for granted." Schondelmayer and two others make up the office and he said he is a working register of deeds, not merely a department head or supervisor. The primary responsibility of the office, the incumbent said, is the preservation of real estate records. While the register of deeds in itself does not prove or guarantee real estate ownership, the documentation stored in the office helps establish a "chain of title." "Documentation properly maintained and cross-referenced at the county level over a long period of time is vital to proving property ownership," Schondeimayer said. "Prior ownership must be established in order to secure title in the deed-holder's name In the register of deeds office, real estate records are never purged, they are kept indefinitely." Dwyer has contended that other counties have gone to merging the clerk and register of deeds offices and that the time has come for Bany County to do the same. With the clerk now supervising five employees aod the register of deeds two, It s said the immediate result would be elimination of one salary and benfits incurred because of changing responsibilities in both offices. "Expecting the clerk to oversee both offices for the current clerk's salary is not realistic," he said. "Changing the clerk's duties to clerk-register would require an increase in the clerk's present salary. Rearranging duties among the clerical workers in both offices would require rewritten job descriptions, with possible results of raising employee classifications, and therefore, in accordance with the county employees' contract, increased salaries. In the . J, no dollars would be saved." The register of deeds also said lhe layout of the county courthouse would prevent a physical combination of lhe offices and lhe clerk-register would be divided between the two, resulting in "diminished professional services." Schondelmayer added that lhe move would remove an elected official from the public, resulting in less goverment accountability. Dwyer holds that services to the public Sandy Schondelmayer Dwyer said his proposal for merger is an attempt to “open the curtains" at the county building, where he has maintained a "club" has tbe reins of power. "We need to get the curtain open and let in some people who aren't part of the club, someone who will speak up." He said that with anticipated growth in Barry County in the 1990s, there will be increased demands on local government, but responses to problems, meanwhile, have shrunk. Both men apparently have solid backgrounds in real estate. Schondelmayer was a real estate salesman and broker before he went to work in the register of deeds office in 1983. When Register of Deeds Howard Ferris retired in 1984, he ran to succeed him ands is now seeking his second term. Dwyer, chair of Barry County Democratic Patty Committee, spent 10 years in commercial and industrial real estate and has taught realestate courses at Wayne County Community College. He came to Nashville in 1985 and now owns a communications consulting company, with offices operating out of his home. In his one other experience on the political campaign trail, he lost a bid for would not be reduced. "Reduce accountability and services? That's absurd," he said. "The office (of state represenative in 1972 to Republican register of deeds) services the real estate industry. They haven't tried it, so how do they know it will reduce services? As far as deeds," he said. "There are a lot of other things we need to do that need attending to." accountability, we still would have an elected official heading the department" Yet another objection Schondelmayer has to the merger is his contention that the two offices have no common functions, duties of activities. “This specialized service deserves the attention of a full-time elected official," he said. "It should not be relegated to the status of just one of the jobs of a clerk-register. I would not advocate combining offices, combination is not in the best interests of Barry County." "l*m still basically banking on the opinion of John Erk, that I'm not in violation,” Smith said. “That’s his personal opinion, but he's quite confident." Earlier, Dean denied he initiated the in­ vestigation, but said he was aware that county Republicans had looked into it. Smith has criticized the commission as a whole for voting to sell the county’s five-to eight-acre 4-H Camp at Algonquin Lake to the Algonquin Lake Association for $40,000. The land is owned by the county, but the buildings on the property were built by 4-H. The 4-H, therefore, is entitled to a share in the profits resulting from the sale of the camp. A resident of the Algonquin Lake area, Dean abstained from all votes on the board connnected with the deal. As a lifelong 4-H member and leader. Smith said the 4-H leadership isn’t opposed to selling the camp, but insists that the camp be put on the open market and sold at the highest price possible. That way, both lhe taxpayers and the 4-H would benefit, he said. “I just feel a great injustice has been done to the taxpayers on the sale of the 4-H camp." he said. “(The 4-H leaders’) feeling is they don’t want to take advantage of anyone, but we don't want to be taken advantage of, either.” The sale now is on hold while surveys are being conducted to determine how much land belongs to the campground. At a public forum Oct. 18 in Hastings for candidates running for county and local of­ fice, Smith said one of his biggest reasons for running is to bring more of the commis­ sioners* activities under public scrutiny. He faulted projects — such as the proposed $1.35 million bonding project to renovate lhe county courthouse — as examples of a lack of long­ term planning. ■• * “I’m greatly disatisfied with the direction the present board of commissioners is tak­ P. Richard Dean ing.” he said. “Most of the decisions taken are for the short-term. There's little emphasis on long-term." Because of his wife’s illness, Dean was not present at the public forum. If returned to office. Dean said he would continue to work for a balanced budget, which he called the county's “Number one project." Dean also said he would work for the renovation of county buildings, including the circuit courthouse, the Courts and Laws Building and the county jail. “We have to expand the jail at some point, because we’re near capacity,” he said. Dean added he supports considering building a juvenile home in the county for convicted youthful offenders. If elected, Smith said he would move the commissioners' Tuesday morning meetings to the evening hours. “That way. we can hopefully encourage a little more citizen participation." he said. Dean, however, said that moving meetings lo the evenings would slow commission work. "You can't do that,” he said. “Some of these (board) committees have to meet during working hours to meet with the employees." During the last few weeks of the campaign. Smith said he’s been campaigning door-todoor to meet citizens in the three townships. “I’ve had an awfully good reception while I've been knocking on doors," he said. “Peo­ ple have been very receptive. “I've gotten the feeling people are ready for a change,” he said. “They seem really glad that someone as young as I am is getting involved.” “I feel quite confident," Smith said. “I think it’s going to be fairly close.” But Dean, also, said he's confident of being returned to office next week “I’m very optimistic,” he said. “Il's going really well, and it's (eally positive.” Longtime incumbent Kiel faces GOP challenger in county’s 6th District combined lhe offices of register of deeds and county clerk," he said. Robert Dwyer Michael Smith Ray Smith on the east side of the state. "I don'i wnat to be a career register of "We have presented the voters with a choice," Dwyer said. "They have been asked to look al this election as a referendum. If they choose to keep an an unneeded office, so be it. But they should make their decision based on the facts." Schondelmayer finished with, "Real estate ownership is vital to individuals and their families. Il provides lhe economic backbone of lliis community. Do not allow your real estate records to be reduced to a level of secondary or part-time importance." by Jeff Kaczmarczyk With a minimum of fanfare and virtually no shouting, a campaign with almost no issues has pitted a long-time Democratic incumbent against a Republican challenger for the 6<h District seat on the Barry County Commission. Republican challenger Ethel Boze is seek­ ing to unseat Democrat Paul Kiel, a five-term incumbent representing Orangeville, Hope and Baltimore townships. First elected in 1978, Kiel, of Orangeville Township, said his five terms of service makes him highly qualified to continue representing the three townships on the county board. “During the 10 years. I’ve been successful in gening at least a million and a half dollars for the people Barry County.” Kiel said. "The funds are there, but you have to fight forthem.” Kiel said he's equally proud of his work to improve the Bany County transit system, in- * eluding lhe recent construction of a new building in Hastings to house the system. Bore, of Baltimore Township, said she's long been interested in government and would like to work on behalf of her fellow residents. "I really believe I can bring the townships and the county closer together,” she said. Over the years. Bore has worked to help br­ ing a state police post into Hastings and work­ ed to start school safety programs, she said. She added she was instrumental in having the mercury light installed at the corner of M-79 and M-37. Boze. 52. said she has no specific reason for opposing Kiel, other than a belief that it's time for the 72-year-old incumbant to pass the of­ fice on to a younger person. “I think Paul has served his time and served it well, and it’s time we got some younger blood.” she said. If returned to office, Kiel said he would work to bring more programs for senior citizens into the county. He said some 8,000 county residents now are over the age of 60. He also said he will seek local support to build a juvenile home in the county. County youths ordered placed in juvenile homes now must be sent outside the area, with Barry County picking up the tab, he said. "I think we need a juvenile home for the boys and girls," he said. “We farm it out now. and the bill sometimes runs as high as S140 a day.” Kiel said he woula like to work to get the State Legislature to devote more money for local education. “I think our legislature should do something about that," he said. “Our per­ sonal taxes are getting so hizh, you can hardly afford to pay them." The only Democrat on the county board, Kiel recently dissented from the commis­ sioners’ decision to place a $1.35 million bon- ding proposal on the ballot to renovate the Barry County Courthouse, as well as make it handicapped accessible. Kiel objected to the project, saying it lacks a long-term plan for other county buildings that will soon be in need of repair. "A lot of our buildings need to be renovated,” he said, referring to the aging Courts and Laws Building in Hastings, which houses 56<h District Court and Probate Court. “There should be a long-term plan,” he said. “The Courts and Laws Building should be left." Yet Kiel downplays the role of party politics on the board of commissioners. “We don't argue about politics," he said. "We don't vote that way either. We vote for what’s best for the county, and I’m proud of that.” A retired administrative assistant in the United Auto Workers, Kiel said his two terms as board chairman, selected by his fellow commissioners, is proof of he has won respect from his colleagues. “I think I can help make Barry County a better place,” he said. “I certainly have the experience." With no set goals in mind, Boze said if elected she would do her best for her constituents. “I just will work well to bring better things to Barry County,” she said. Voters to determine fate off courthouse proposal by Kathben Srott Bany County voters will face a $1.35-millk», 10-year bond proposal Nov. 8 to make repairs on lhe nearly century-old courthouse in downtown Hastings Each property owner would have to pay an additional 0395 mill each year if the request is granted. That tax amount could be lowered as years go by, officials have pointed out Ethel Boze If the proposal is approved, the structurally sound building would become handicapped accessible with an elevator reaching to the third floor, which is now empty storage space. An additional 2,800 square feet on that top level would be turned into offices and conference rooms and provide room for a vault. The planning commission, Commission on Aging, transit committee and various other organizations that now meet in the commissioners' room in the Annex, then would meet on the third floor. The current commissioners' room then would then be used for storage. The mechanical system in the building is 60 to 80 years old and could be updated with the some of the additional money. Corroded pipes would be replaced, the electrical system would be altered to safely accommodate computer systems. Storm Paul Kiel Continued on Page 9 �This is a sample of what people will see in the voting booth next Tuesday! STATE PROPOSAL B STATE PROPOSAL A Public Act 59 of 1987 is a law that states that tax funds shall not be used to pay for an abortion for a person receiving public assistance unless necessary to save the life of the mother. Should the law be approved? The proposal would amend the the constitution to provide: (1) That crime victims shall have certain rights throughput the criminal justice process. (2) That crime victims* rights, as provided by law, shall be the right to be treated with fairness and respect for their dignity and privacy; be reasonably protected from the accused; be notified of court proceedings and attend trials; confer with prosecution and make a statement to court at sentencing; restitution; timely disposition of the cose; and information about conviction, sentence, Imprison­ ment and release of accused. (3) That legislature may enact laws to enforce crime victims' rights and provide for assessments against convicted defendants to pay STATE PROPOSAL C STATE PROPOSAL D The proposal would: (1) Authorize the State of Michigan to borrow a sum not to exceed $660 million dollars to finance environmental protection programs that would clean up sites of toxic and other environmental con­ The proposal would: (1) Authorize the State of Michigan to borrow a sum not to exceed $140 million dollars to tamination, contributed to a regional Great Lakes pro­ tection fund, address solid waste problems, treat sewage and other water quality problems, reuse in­ dustrial sites and preserve open space; and (2) Authorize the state to issue general obligation bonds pledging finance state and local public recreation projects; and (2) Authorize the state to Issue general obligation bonds pledging the full faith and credit of the state for payment of principal and interest on the bonds; and (3) Provide for repayment of the bonds from the general fund. Should this proposal be approved? COUNTY PROPOSITION Shall the County of Barry borrow the principal sum of not to exceed $1,350,000 to renovate, preserve and make handicapped accessible the Barry County Court­ house, and issue its general obligation bonds secured by the County's unlimited tax pledge pursuant to law to be repaid over an estimated ten (10) years solely from the levy of additional ad valorem property taxes on all taxable property within the County of Barry to the extent annually necessary for the repayment of the bonds? the full faith and credit of the state for payment of principal and interest on the bonds; and (3) Provide for repayment of the bonds from the general fund. Should this proposal be approved? for crime victims' rights. Should the proposed amendment to adopted? Voting Machine Instruction Ballot - general election - Tuesday, November 8, 1988 - 1. Move the RED HANDLE to the RIGHT till Bell Rings, and have it there. 2. Turn down a Pointer over lhe word "Yes" or “No" of each Proposal at the top of machine (In Pink Tinted Area). county of barry, Michigan WRITE It. J.OT NOTE: The Non-IPartisan Offices and Proposals must be Voted Separately. Vote Non-Parfoon Ballot by turning down voting Pointers over the names of candidates of your choice (In Blue Tinted Area). Leave voting pointers DOWN. Leave voting painters DOWN. 3. To vole a straight ticket, pull the lever of your Party to the Right. 5. To vote a split ticket: Pull your party lever and turn up the voting Pointer over the candidate's names you wish to for which that (person b a Candidate and write or place the Name of that person on the Paper exposed (See Example) £\ x eliminate, and turn down the voting Pointers over the name of the candidates for whom you desire to vote. To Vote a MIXED TICKET: Do NOT PULL a PARTY LEVER but TURN DOWN the Pointer over the name of each candidate for whom you desire to Vote. To vote for a Person whose Name is not printed on this Machine: Raise the Metal slide directly over the Name of the Office 6. Leave the voting Pointers DOWN and move the RK> HANDLE to the LEFT. Thb opens the curtain and records ypur vote. Polls Open 7:00 a.m.—Close 8:00 p.m. VOTE EARLY—Avoid Standing in Line RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 3, 1988 — Page 7 Challenger is new, but issues same in 3rd District Congress by Jeff Kaczmarczyk The cast is different but the script remains remarkably familiar to recent observers of the biennial race for the Michigan Third Pre-Election Coveragefor Barry County Congressional District Take an experienced, incumbent, somewhat liberal Democrat, who's well-educated, hard-working, and an acknowledged expert at bringing home lhe bacon. Dem challenger isfrom Ionia Add a conservative-to-moderate, young upstart of a Republican, who says he supports the president, claims he’s more in touch with the locals and will better Bender seeks 4th term represent their real concerns. Mix thoroughly with numerous joint appearances everywhere from a Kalamazoo TV studio to Marshall High School, and you have a congressional race - Third District by Jeff Kaczmarczyk In one of the quieter campaigns in the area this fall, State Rep. Bob Bender is seeking "I think I do accurately reflect the views of the district," Bender said. "It’s largely a rural re-election to his fourth term in the Michigan House of Representative. district, and that's my background, having lived there, grown up there and farmed for 20 it all before that he's out of touch with his But though the race has been relatively district "I don’t think there's a member of Congress that’s closer to his people than I," subdued, it isn't for lack of participants. years." Challenger Monte, 56, of Ionia, however, career. "I'm not that politically ambitious,” he said, pointing out that he is one of the few legislators who doesn't live in Lansing during the week when the Legislature is in Alone among west Michigan congressmen, Bender is facing challenges not only from a Democratic rival but from two third-party faults Bender for following too closely the Republican party line in the State House. session. "Fm not willing to sacrifice family-type "Bender's been there for six years, and he candidates as well. Also on the ballot for the 88th District hasn't done anything for Bany County and very little for Ionia County," he said. "He House seat are Democratic candidate Ray Monte, Libertarian challenger Richard Whitelock, and Tisch Independent Citizens’ says he'll stand on his record, which is things, and one of the things Fm proudest of is I keep close ties to the local areas,” he said. Currently clerk-treasurer in Ionia, and a retired school teacher, Monte said a vote for style. On Tuesday, five-term U.S. Rep. Howard Wolpe squares off against Battle Creek small-businessman Cal Allgaier for the congressional seat that includes the southern half of Barry County. Admittedly, aside from political affiliation, Allgaier has little in common with Jackie MacGregor, who lost bids in 1984 and 1986 to unseat Wolpe. But Allgaier's campaign tactics of painting Wolpe as an out-of touch liberal Cal Allgaier Howard Wolpe representing a conservative district are reminiscent of MacGregor's unsuccessful campaigns against Wolpe. "Howard Wolpe is not even a moderate Democrat," Allgaier said. "His politics are not consistent with the moderate-to-conservative people in the district" But Wolpe, who is widely regarded as a master at constituent services, said he's heard he said, adding that the publication Congressional Quarterly has cited his local office as one of the best in the nation at helping his local citizens. "Everyone who runs against me in this district runs on the same basis," Wolpe said. "I really think there's no substance to that" Nevertheless, Allgaier said it is precisely the ideological difference between him and Two Eaton attorneys seeking circuit post by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Two, Eaton County attorneys will be on Tuesday's non-partisan ballot, seeking election to the Fifth Circuit Court, serving Barry and Eaton counties. From an original field of three, Thomas S. Evelandand Joe Fink are campaigning to succeed Judge Hudson E. Deming to the $93,000 a year position on the Barry/Eaton Circuit Court bench. Because of the state-mandated retirement age, Deming, of Charlotte, is leaving the bench this fall after 12 years. Wolpe that will put him over the top on Tuesday. "Congressman Wolpe is a nice guy personally, but the politics he's been voting for are contrary to the policies of Ronald Reagan, which has brought us peace and prosperity," Allgaier said. According to the challenger, Wolpe has voted against Reagan 80 percent of the time and his cast left-leaning votes 94 percent of A third-term incumbant. Bender, 52, said he's running on his record of six years of service to residents of the 88th District, comprising all of Ionia County and most of Barry County, apart from Thornapple and Yankee Springs townships. "I have effectively represented the district in lhe three terms or six years I've represented lhe district," he said. Calling himself a "progressive conservative," Benda, of Middleville, said he identifies with his constituents. difficult to do because there’s very little record." "Bob's an honorable man. I have no quarrel with that," Monte said. "My problem is when he's there, he doesn't do anything." An editorial published last week in lhe Grand Rapids Press spoke well of Monte, but endorsed Bender's candidacy. And it went decidedly out of its way to observe that Benda hasn't been a leader in the State House. For his part. Bender admits to shunning an active leadership role in the House. But he said he's more concerned with serving his him would be good for local citizens because it would put their representative on the side of the party that controls the House. "Anything (Benda) wants to do, he needs bipartisan support," Monte said. "Bipartisanship is difficult to use. I would be a member of lhe majority party." If elected, Monte said he would pursue jobs for the area as a major goal "In Ionia, we've lost 27 percent of our industrial base in the past five years, according to a (Detroit) Free Preu article,* Bender, continued, page 10 time while in Congress. On the issues, Allgaier said he is opposed to fedaal tax hikes, supports the death penalty for drug kingpins convicted of murder, supports a presidential line-item Circuit courts in Michigan handle all criminal matters, punishable by over one year in jail; civil cases, involving over $10,000; and family matters, such as divorces. Because the canons of judical ethics prohibit judicial candidates from campaigning on political issues, voters are left to chose a judge largely on the basis of the candidates' experience. And both Eveland, of Dimondale, and Fink, of Lansing, have some similarities in their resumes. With 18 years of experience as ;a prosecutor! and as a trial Sawyer in the two counties, Eveland said he's well qualified to serve as judge. "I believe I’ve tried more cases than any lawyer in the Eaton/Bany circuit," he said. "I believe I have a good understanding of the people in the Eaton/Barry circuit" A graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, Eveland said he's resided and practiced in Eaton County ever since. Before entering private practice, he served as assistant prosecuting attorney in Eaton County. Because nearly 85 to 90 percent of a judge’s workload involves criminal and family matters, Eveland said a circuit court judge must be experienced in the two areas. Throughout his career, Eveland said he's both prosecuted and defended cases such as domestic assaults. "When lhe people come into the courtroom, they're going to bring their emotions," he said. "You have to understand that to treat them fairly." A former victim of crime himself, Eveland said he understands the methods and needs of both police and defendants. If elected, he said he would work to foster respect for the law so that all who come into his court will feel they've been treated flirty. Eveland said he's seeking the judgeship to make a contribution to the system. "I am running for circuit judge because I want to strengthen the system in which I so passionately believe," he said. If elected to the state's highest trial court, he promised to uphold the law and not use the bench to remake the law. "I believe it's not the job of the circuit judge to legislate or pontificate, but to uphold the law," he said. "Without courts, we would be ruled not by right, but by might. "It is the judge's duty to uphold law, not to enact law. A judge must be able to put aside personal-philosophies and avoid being judgemental.” A resident of Eaton County for 16 years, Fink said his varied experience in the law would make him an ideal judge of the circuit veto, and favors a flexible freeze to cure the deficit. Wolpe, Allgaier said, refuses to rule out tax increases, objected to the death penalty and line-item veto, and disavows the concept of a flexible freeze. A life-long Battle Creek resident, Allgaier said he agrees with the Republican objective to maintain a strong defense. j "I believe lhe Reagan policy of peace through strength is a good one," he said. "But I think we can do it betta. Allgaier, a said he supports taking a realistic look at rhe military budget and cutting Pentagon waste to improve the deficit. "I’m proposing cuts across the board," he said. "We need more burden sharing from our allies. They're able to contribute more to their defense than they are." Wolpe, who said the deficit is lhe biggest problem facing the 101st Congress, also said he supports asking U.S. allies to pay a greater share of their defense. "Now that their economies are so much stronger, I don't think that’s too much to ask," he said. A state representative from Kalamazoo and a Kalamazoo city councilman before he was elected to Congress in 1978, Wolpe said his work in the Third District has helped build a sound economy, as compared to other areas of the state and country. “I feel very good about what we've been able to accomplish," he said, adding that unemployment in the Third District is the lowest among Michigan's 18 congressional districts. Wolpe credits a local diversified economic base and strong local leadership for most of the area's economic success. But he said in his 10 years in Congress, he's been able to help numerous Michigan businesses expand court. "I have over 20 years of successful, broad programs and create jobs. ■ Working with Fifth District U.S. Rep Paul Henry, Wolpe said he was influential in having Pennock Hospital's Medicaid experience in the law," Fink said. "Fve been reimbursement status changed so that the involved in law enforcement, in teaching ttu law, and as a trial lawyer representing individuals, farm interests business and government in complex cases before our state and federal courts and agencies." Presently a lawyer in private practice, Fink served in the U.S. Navy from 1968 to 1972, where he was a criminal prosecutor and ran the Navy military justice school. Presently, his practice mainly involves civil litigation - a decision he said he made hospital could qualify for a higher levels of reimbursement "Fve been very proud of what we've been able to solve in the past 10 years," Wolpe said. If elected, Allgaia said he would work to provide more programs for health care for the eldaly and for environmental cleanup. "We've got long -term health care needs, and that's going to lake new dollars," he by choice. "I did not have any desire to represent said. To find more money in a tight budget, Allgaier <aid he supports removing criminal defendants after doing it for four programs, like welfare, from lhe fedaal years in the Navy." If elected, he promised to give the community practical, no-nonsense judical service. government and turning them ova to the "I believe a judge must be hard working, with a broad experience in the law and in life," he said. “A judge must have the will to enforce our criminal laws. And a judge must have the integrity and understanding to fairly apply the law to everyone. I am confident that I can be that kind of judge." • Fink said a judge's business in the two counties has been steadily growing. Some 2,100 cases are disposed of each year, but another 2,100 are filed, so the courts remain busy. Fink said he would coati nue the tradition in west Michigan of judicial toughness. "There's a saying in Lansing If you're going to commit a crime, don't do it west of Waverly Road," he said. "And that’s the north/south line between Inghan County and Eaton County." The Barry/Eaton County court consists of three courts with two presiding judges. Deming states to operate. "I think we'd gel more people more dollars and eliminate a level of buracracy," he said. Since he's opposed to new taxes, Allgaia said he would not propose new spending unless he could find the money elsewhere in the federal budget. "I'm opposed to new taxes," he said. "When I propose a new program, I feel I have a responsibility to say where the money is coming from." and Judge Richard M. Shuster, of Hastings, both preside in Eaton County and alternate weeks in Barry County. candidate Donald A. Miller. constituents than in developing a political Wolpe-Allgaier cont. page 8 Hughes confident of court, victory by Jeff Kaczmarczyk With less than a week remaining in the 1988 election campaign, Bany County prosecuting attorney Judy Hughes said she's confident "Ifs meant a lot of late nights and strange hours," she said. "Fve dropped by the office at midnight or first thing in tbe morning. she'll do well in Tuesday's race for the Michigan Court of Appeals. "I think it looks really good," Hughes said. "Fm still getting the same good feedback I got in the primary." If voters Tuesday follow the same pattern set down in August's Somedays I'm there all day. Other day's Fm not there at all." She is confident of victory, and when asked if she had considered the possibility of losing, she replied, "No, I expect to be successful.” primary election, Hughes will become one of two new appellate judges on the Third District court Other candidates indude: •Koernke, 40, is presently a trial lawyer and co-owna of a large Hughes, 39, captured a solid second place in the August primary Grand Rapids law firm. In the primary, he look fourth place, with 64,871 votes cast with 96,874 votes. She was clearly behind Traverse City attorney Richard Griffin's 111,741 votes, but she bested third-place Jana Neff, of Grand Rapids, by nearly 18,000 votes for second place. And in this race between four west Michigan lawyers, second place is good enough to win one of two new seats created for the Third District of the high court. Together with Hughes, Griffin and Neff, Grand Rapids attorney Thomas Koernke will be on the non-partisan ballot in 62 in Tuesday's election. The principal appellate-level body in the Michigan court system, the three state Courts of Appeals review cases from Iowa courts and acts as the last stop before the state Supreme Court. Fewer than 4 percent of cases filed with the Court of Appeals go on to the Reflecting that the primary purpose of the appellate court is to define law and guide Iowa courts, judges and attorneys, Koernke said he wants the court to devote less attention to restating old decisions and more time to resolving new cases. "With all the problems Michigan faces, I don't think we should devote opinion after opinion to the same areas," be said. "It’s confusing, it increases the opportunity for conflicting decisions and it’s repetitive." Co-author of a 400-page book on comparative negligence in Michigan, Korenke said he also would bring excellent research and writing skills to the court. He formaly worked as a staff lawyer with the 6th U.S. Court of Michigan Supreme Court. Tbe top two vote-getters will be elected to the two new $96,000 Appeals in Cincinnati. •Neff, 43, is presently in private practice as an attorney in Grand positions on the Third District Court of Appeals. The district represents 62 of Michigan's 83 counties. For weeks now, Hughes has been traveling the betta portion of Rapids specializing in personal injury cases. With 79,155 voles overall, she captured third place in the primary. western and northern Michigan attempting to garner votes. She estimates she's logged ova 46,000 miles on ha van, covering the state from the Indiana border to the furthest corner of the Uppa Penninsula. She said she's been to 61 of the 62 counties in the Third District The only one she missed was Keewenaw. "But I came in first there, anyway," she said. "Fd really like to gel A forma Grand Rapids assistant city attorney and assistant U.S. attorney, Neff has worked in criminal law both as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney. Noting she has a wide background in mediation and in civil, criminal and constitutional law, Neff said the court needs ha kind of experience. "A judge of the Court of Appeals needs this type of breadth and diversity in evaluating lhe wide variety of circuit and probate court there, it's so beautiful." In the primary, she took first or second place in 56 of the 62 counties, and finished no lower than third place in all 62. During her campaign travels, Hughes said she's discussed her decisions which come to it for review," she said. Neff served as a law clak with the Michigan Court of Appeals and qualifications for the job with thousands of people. As a prosecutor, and the first woman to serve as a full-time prosecuting attorney in Michigan, Hughes said that only one of 18 If elected, Neff said she would bring research and writing skills to the bench togetha with a strong knowledge of the law and a judges now sitting on the appellate court has been an elected prosecutor. Since half of all cases sent for review are criminal mattas, Hughes said the appellate court needs more judges with in 1986 made ha first bid for the appellate court seat, finishing third of four candidates. common-sense point of vew. •Griffin, 36, is a lawya in private practice in Traverse City. During his 11-year carea, Griffin has worked with cases ranging from civil rights and civil litigation to negligence and product prosecutorial experience. Hughes said she is running on a platform of upholding the spirit of liability. He is the son of forma U.S. Sen. and current Michigan Supreme lhe law, but returning common sense to the bench. "The Court of Appeals needs judges who can pul some common sense back into the law," she said. "Judges should not reverse Court Justice Robert Griffin. The Third District Court of Appeals comprises all of Michigan's counties lying west of Lansing, as well as most of the northern Iowa Michigan and all of the Upper Penninsula. decisions on technicalities." "People are entitled to a fair trial, not a perfect one," she said. "Cases should not be reversed for harmless technical errors." Formerly an appellate attorney in Kalamazoo, Hughes said she would bring strong research and writing skills to lhe court. Twice re-elected prosecutor in Barry County, Hughes was appointed by Gov. James Blanchard to the Michigan Criminal Justice Commission, serves on the board of directors of lhe Prosecuting Attorney's Association of Michigan and is chairwoman of the criminal law section of the Michigan State Bar Association. Balancing the demands of running a campaign end fulfilling ha duties as county prosecuting attorney have been difficult, she said. Two new judgeships in each of the state's three districts were created in 1986 by the State Legislature to meet the demands of the growing number of appeal cases coming up from Michigan circuit courts. The six new positions will increase the court from 18 to 24 judges to hear the estimated 8,000 case filings anticipated in 1988. In order to keep lhe judge's terms staggered, lhe top finisha in November will be elected to an eight-year term, while the second-place candidate will serve a six-year term. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 3, 1988 Barry County will have only four political contests for township posts Pre-Election Coveragefor Barry County Nov. 8 ballot will include four statewide ballot propositions Four statewide proposals will be on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. Proposal A, the most widely debated proposition, calls for restriction of use of tax funds for abortions for people receiving public assistance. Proposal B would include crime victims’ rights provisions in the state constitution. Proposal C would authorize the state to sell $600 million in bonds for environmental cleanups, solid waste disposal projects, wastewater treatment facilities and protection of die Great Lakes. Proposal D would authorize the state to issue $140 million in bonds to preserve and protect natural resources and recreational facilities. The following is a breakdown of each of the proposals and arguments for and against their passage. Proposal A This issue reached the ballot largely through the efforts of "pro-life" or anti-abortion forces. They hold that unborn children are human beings and should not be denied the right to life. Noting that more than 18,000 victims be treated with fairness and respect for their dignity and privacy, that they be serve notice to polluters that the state will aggressively pursue cleanups. reasonably protected from the accused, lhatlhey be notified of court proceedings to be able to attend trials, that they be able to Proponents add that there are about 1,700 toxic contamination sites in Michigan, and confer with the prosecution and make a statement to the court at sentencing, that they be given timely disposition of the case, and that they be given information about conviction, sentence, imprisonment and released of the accused. Proponents say "B" strengthens crime victims* rights with constitutional stature and assures greater compliance with the Michigan Crime Victims* Rights Act of 1985. though lhe fund likely won't be able to clean up all of them, it will accomplish much more than what can be done now under annual funding. They say lhe longer lhe state waits to clean up these problem areas, the more expensive the process will be. Another plus, advocates say, is that the clean-up projects would create jobs, in addition to helping to provide for a cleaner and safer environment On the other side, opponents say the $660 million simply isn't enough to solve They say that the proposal will provide victims equal rights with offenders, who Michigan's contamination or waste problems already have significant protection afforded them under state and federal laws. The constitutional amendment also would security to those concerned about environmental safety. They also maintain that taxpayers enable the Legislature to authorize the courts to order convicted criminals to repay costs shouldn't have to pay for toxic cleanups, incurred by the criminal justice system in cases. Opponents and lhe fund would provide a false sense of polluters should. Moreover, the fund would be indebting future generations, they say. They hold that bonds traditionally are sold constitutional for long-term capital expenditures, not for amendment is unnecessary because state law ongoing projects such as environmental cleanups and solid waste disposal projects. in Michigan, at a cost of about $6 million, already recognizes the rights of crime victims. They hold that the much of they maintain that the government cannot afford to pay for poor women to have free amendment's language comes from the existing state law and therefore will have abortions. Many of those who believe abortion is little impact Furthermore, they maintain that a lengthy immoral oppose the use of their tax dollars and detailed listing of victims* rights violates eventually would come from the state's general fund. to pay for any abortions. the basic purpose of a constitution, which is intended to serve only as a basic framework recent budget constraints, public parks have Medicaid-funding abortions were performed Opponents of Proposal A hold that banning tax dollars for funding Medicaid abortions would result in poor people not being able to receive them while more affluent people could. Opponents also maintain that abortion is legal by U.S. Supreme Court rating. They say that if "A" passes, poor women who were victims of rape, incest or AIDS would say the for the state. Proposal C Advocates of this measure say the state now is in good financial condition and is in a position to invest in lhe future. Because all of Michigan's general obligation debts will be retired by the year 2000, money will be freed up to repay the Environmental Protection Bond. be denied access to safe abortions because they would not be able to pay for them. This, they say, could cause these women to One of the biggest selling points advocates point to is that no additional tax have to resort to unsafe procedures. They dispute the notion that government dollars will be needed to repay the environmental debt obligation. cannot afford to fund abortions by saying that the alternative, Medicaid births, would increase the number of those on the welfare system, thereby costing taxpayers far sore They have cited Michigan Department of money in the long ran. Proponents of "A" have put forth Natural Resources officials, who have calculated that there will be a dollar-for-dollar match of all state cleanup projects by private contributions. Further, they note that the fund will supplement federal dollars for statistics that show when poor women no wastewater treatment facilities. longer have abortions available to them at no cost, they turn to other methods of birth The private dollars will be available, they say, because the state will be better able to investigate to determine who the responsible control. Opponents dispute that claim. Proponents also hold that Michigan is one party is and passage of the proposal will Proposal D This proposition would allow the state to borrow up to $140 million to finance local and state recreation projects. Repayment Advocates of "D" contend that because of suffered from years of neglect They say substantial repairs are needed to protect lhe state's investment in Michigan's parks and tourist attractions, which is one of the state's principal industries. They say money from the bond may be used to redevelop and reuse abandoned1 industrial sites as recreational facilities. Opponents maintain that state and regional parks already have user entrance fees, which could be increased to provide funds for repairs to their facilities. They say not all state taxpayers use the parks, so they shouldn't have to pay for costs of improvements. Some opponents also say they are concerned that the distribution of local recreation dollars will not be geographically balanced throughout the state. Some say it is not appropriate for the state's taxpayers to pay for local recreational facilities they do not use and that local governments should absorb the costs of the development of community recreation needs. of only 14 states that provides tax-funded abortions, which states are not required tp do. Opponents say those 14 and several others Wolpe-Allgaier, continued from page 7 Allgaier faulted Wolpe for serving as that provide public assistance for abortions beyond the threat to the mother's life make chainnan of the African affairs subcommittee up 53 percent of nation's population. "The first responsibility of a congressman is to take care of the needs of his district first," Allgaier said. "Howard had tbe Proposal B Passage of this proposition would amend the state's constitution to provide for crime victims rights, which provide that such of the House foreign affairs committee. opportunity to go onto the Ways and Means (committee), and he chose not to. That shows the priorities of Howard Wolpe." But Wolpe said Allgaier doesn’t understand the bigger picture. "I find it extraordinary in this day and age that a candidate for Congress doesn't understand how other countries affect our economy here in Michigan," Wolpe said. "Over 40 percent of all (U.S.) exports today go to Third-World countries. Hillegonds challenged by county Dem chair Incumbent Republican Paul Hiller j* and Democratic challenger Margaret dtzer have been waging a quiet campaign for state representative from the 53th District, which includes Thornapple and Yankee Springs townships in Bany County. "It hasn't been a real intense campaign," Hillegonds said. "We had only one chance to appear together at a forum, but she was tied up that night." Hillegonds was first elected to the House taxpayers having to spend a penny more than they are now. the new majority perceives the United States as supporting the old regime and opposing the new. If returned to office, Wolpe said one of his big projects would be legislation to prohibit improving roads. "Roads are a high priority in our area," he ex-congressmen and former government employees from returning as paid said. consultants by foreign governments to lobby their former colleagues in government. In transportation, he has suppported a Among his accomplishments, he said he is most proud of reforms he proposed for workers' compensation and unemployment Wolpe said he is introducing a bill in the House to change legislation governing hazardous waste from an emphasis on in 1978 and he now serves as House Minority Leader. As he seeks his sixth term, be says school As minority leader for the last two years, he said, "I feel we've (House Republicans) aid reform, the environment and transportation are key issues he will attempt shed our minority mentality. We're starting to act rather than react" Within the district, the most important funding," he said. "Hl continue to fight for a would be bad for U.S. economic interests if gasoline tax increase package for use in compensation, both of which have been enacted. to tackle. Tve fought hard for school finance reform to guarantee (schools) a greater share of state Concerning South Africa, Wolpe - an acknowledged expert on Africa - said it’s only a matter of time before the white minority government is replaced by the black majority. When that occurs, he said, it recent developments he cited were the vocational-technical center in Allegan and the dedication of Saugatuck State Dunes cleanup to one of prevention. Such a move would save 40 to 50 percent of the $70 billion spent yearly on cleaning up toxic waste. "This is an attempt to switch the emphasis from treatment and cleanup to prevention," he said. "That could mean enormous savings to the public." Wolpe said he would be leaving the House budget committee because, after three terms, proposal people will support." Hillegonds said the state should be consistent every year in budget activity, but State Park Area. it isn't with the schools, not supporting them as well as in the past, thereby placing feel burned out" For Spreitzer, chair of the Allegan County the House science, space and technology committee, which he said would put him in more tax burden on property owners. He said he and a number of other House Democratic Party, this is lhe second time she has run for office. She opposed Ed a good position to direct federal research Republicans fought some big battles to get Proposal C on the ballot Proposal C would Fredericks for state senator in 1986. She is a member of lhe American Civil proposed super collider, which may be built in Stockton. set aside $660 million to clean up contaminated and toxic waste sites without "I still thoroughly enjoy representing the area," be said. "It's a challenge, but I don't Continued on next page House rules require him to give up his seat. But he would likely be taking a seat on money to west Michigan, such as the Continued on page 10 There will be only four contests for township offices on the November general election ballot in Barry County, as most of the posts were decided in the August primary. However, two townships. Prairieville and Castleton, will have ballot proposals. Prairieville voters will be asked to approve a half-mill for four years (1988 through 1981) for construction, upgrading, maintenance and snow removal of roads and one mill for four years for replacement of emergency vehicles. Both proposals were defeated in the Aug. 2 primary, but the township board decided that because so few voted in that primary, the pro­ posals should be offered to a wider electorate Nov. 8. In Castleton Township, voters will be asked to approve one-half mill for four years for am­ bulance equipment and one-half mill for four years for fire equipment. The following is a rundown of the four races for township offices: Baltimore Township Republican Theodora Soya and Democrat Deb Lukasiewicz are vying to replace lhe retiring clerk, Elaine Alward. Soya. Alward's sister-in-law, has served as Baltimore Township's deputy clerk for the past four years. Soya also was financial manager of the Mid-Counties Employment Training Consor­ tium from 1975 to 1980 and she said she keeps records for her family's farm. A lifetime Barry County resident. Soya has lived in Baltimore Township her entire adult life. Soya said she is running for the job based on her experience. "I have no outside employment, so I have the time to do the job, ’’ she said. “I feel that the clerk must be available to the public and other officials as much as possible." Lukasiewicz, who holds a degree in hor­ ticulture from Michigan State. University and now is taking classes in computers and ac­ counting from Kellogg Community College, said she is concerned that a township of about 1,700 people is run by a small tight-knit group. "I pledge to represent the entire township." she said. “I'm not one one of the political barracudas. I have the abilities and the time to take on the duties of being clerk." Lukasiewicz has been active as a volunteer with the local Farmers' Market, the Barry County Fair and the Community Action Agency food distribution program. She said she was approached some time ago about running and since then has done some research on the job. "It's important to to have someone people can touch base with, someone with whom their complaints will be heard," she said. When answering her opponent's charges, Soya said. “I stand on my own merits. It’s true tyhat the Soya name is well known in this township, but I myself am not so well known. I feel that I’m best qualified for the job." Orangeville Township A three-for-two race exists for the trustees* posts here. Incumbent Democrats Danny J. Boulter and Fred E. Lewis are being challenged by Republican Joan Hulst. Boulter has been a trustee for the board for the last eight years and he has been a member of Orangeville Township Fire Department for 15 years. A graduate of Delton High School, he now works for the Parker-Hanifan Company of Otsego. Lewis first was appointed to a trustee’s post in 1974 to replace Kenny Gates and he was elected to his first four-year term in 1976. Meanwhile, he has served as treasurer of the fire department for lhe past 15 years and has served as treasurer and vice president of the United Plant Guard Workers of America. Lewis said there aren’t really any heavy issues in the election, especially since the road millage renewal was passed in August. Hulst is running for office for the second time in her political career. In her previous outing she ran as a Democrat and lost by 33 votes. She doesn't flinch at the mention she swit­ ched parties. "I’ve always been a ticket splitter," she said. “I vote for the person, not the party.” Now retired from Steelcase, she works one day per week checking meters for tbe Gun Lake Area Sewer Authority. "I'd ike to see fair taxation," she said when asked about issues. "All the people at the lake have been increased over and over while taxes for the people outside the lake stay the same. * * She also said she would like to see free gar­ bage pickup one day per month from the spr­ ing to October. “Our township board doesn't seem to get excited about that, but it bothers me," she said. Lewis said the township already has a transfer station. Another thing she said she’d like to see is another street light for downtown Orangeville. Woodland Township Incumbent Carol Hewitt is relying on her 12 years of experience as clerk to try to win over voters in Woodland Township in a sticker campaign for the Nov. 8 general election. In an effort to avert a fellow party member’s otherwise uncontested drive to the clerk's chair, the Republican Hewitt is waging what her opponent is calling an “unusual" campaign. “I think it could cause a split within the par­ ty," said Republican nominee Diane Barnum, who said she was not suprised by Hewitt's newest efforts to remain clerk. Barnum unseated Hewitt in the primary election Aug. 2 by only 11 votes, a margin Hewitt feels she can turn into positive figures in her favor. Also losing in that race was Republican Mary Jo Bump. “1 feel that all the people who voted for Mary Jo would go for Carol." said Hewitt’s campaign chairman, Jim Wickham. "The decision to do a write-in came after people approached me about it. I discussed it with my husband, (Ken Hewitt) and we decid­ ed to give it a try to keep the consistency of the township going." Hewitt said. "The Joan Hulst Diane Barnum supervisor, clerk and treasurer usually have a pretty good knowledge of the daily operations." Hewitt added she wants to hold on to the clerk's position because she likes the job and enjoys meeting and .alking with the people. "I just like doing it for the people," she said. “At this point. I’d like to continue a few more years." A dozen Woodland Township residents, mostly past and present officials, including newly retired trustee Dallas Rush, retired supervisor Wayne Henney (committee secretary and treasurer) and present trustee Dave Makley have rallied around Hewitt to form the Committee to Retain Carol Hewitt as Township Clerk. “(Otherwise) we’re talking about a whole new board with no experience," said Makley. “I don't think experience is going to be that much of an asset," said Barnum, who says she has “new ideas" she can bring to the job. “There's going to be a new supervisor, a new treasurer and a new trustee anyway, so things are going to change and the clerk will have to change right along with them.” Nominated in the primary to fight for lhe supervisor’s post in the general election was Republican newcomer Doug MacKenzie. He will face Democrat Earl Engle, who has run for supervisor in the past but was not elected. Peggy France was chosen in the primary to seek election to the empty treasurer's seat, left by the retirement of Lucy Jordan. France has no opposition. Makley and newcomer Duane Bump are unopposed in the general election for the trustees’ posts. “I’ve worked with Carol for several years with the fire department. 1 feel she's very effi­ cient and very reliable.” said Wickham. “I feel she's a great asset to the township.” Hewitt was a member of the Lakewood Wastewater Authority for eight years, is a member of the Barry County Clerk's Associa­ tion and is a charter member of the Michigan Township Association of Clerks. Her campaign will involve door-to-door flyer and sticker distribution, newspaper advertising and widespread posting of election signs around the township, starting today. Wickham said his group began discussing a write-in campaign shortly after the primary election, but decided to wait until two weeks prior to the primary to go public. “We were told we should do it like that because the opposition doesn't have a chance to react,” Wickham said. “We've just thought we’d go at it hard and fast for the last week. I feel we have a good chance." Bamum also has formulated a campaign ef­ fort. and plans to distribute flyers and talk with members of the electorate. "I want to win,” said Bamum. “My posi­ Doug MacKenzie tions are very strong. I have experience at computers. 1 think I could serve a lot better because of new ideas and the experience I have." People from Odessa Township and the Barry County Clerk’s office have vowed to help Bamum in her campaign any way they can, she said. One item of concern is what Bamum sees as the need by Woodland Township to obtain a computer system. "The township has got to buy computers or the state will say we can't have a township government any more,” Bamum said. She cliarged her opponent has resisted such change, despite comments by Hewitt in the primary election last August that she “would like to see a computer system in place.” Hewitt said the township's voter registra­ tion list must be on computer by 1990. “If it is not, the regisration list will be turn­ ed over to the county clerk,” Hewitt said. "It is important to me to try to keep local control of township business.” Bamum added that the township's registra­ tion list is need of reorganiztion and upgrading, something she plans to do if elected. "I’ve lived in this area for 30 years,” she said. “I know the people. If I don't know them, they know me." Bamum has worked as a substitute teacher for the Lakewood Schools and said that because she has no full-time job, she has the time to commit to the position of township clerk. Hewitt also has no other employment. Bamum lists her skills as accounting, machine shorthand, computer operation and secretarial type work. Hewitt boasts experience in a double book­ keeping system, keeping track of receipts and disbursements and general ledger work. "I like working with people," said Bar­ num. “This would put me in a lot of contact with people I know and respect the people of the township and 1 feel 1 can do a really good job for them.” In Lhe supervisor's race, MacKenzie will face Engle for the position to succeed longtime public servant Henney, who is retiring. MacKenzie has not held public office before, was a supervisor at General Motors from 1965 to 1979 before turning his attention to the family farm full time. He bought the farm 25 years ago. "Township issue* are pretty much the same everywhere,” he said when asked if there were any issues m the campaign. "The township will need to computerize records, but the rest of it is just maintaining what we have taking care of the public funds equitably." Engle could not be reached for comment. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 3, 1988 — Page 9 Deputy clerk seeks to move up, but Dem opponent has other plans With 16 years as Barry County's deputy clerk behind her. Republican Nancy Boersma says she feels she is ready to take over the clerk's job in the wake of the retirement of Norval Thaler. But the road to winning the job hasn’t been easy. She cleared her first hurdle by getting past Jeanne McFadden in the primary, and now she faces Democrat Shirley Drake on the ballot Tuesday in the general election. Boersma started working in the clerk's of­ fice in 1972. when the county clerk was Bill Cridlcr. Thaler was appointed to replace him in 1975. Since then, she said, she has learned many things about what it takes to be a clerk and she has made sure she keeps on top of things by attending seminars and training schools throughout her career. “Things in this office change so much that you have to be updated continually.'* she said. As far as the campaign has gone, some eyebrows have been raised because of sugges­ tions and proposals from Drake. For example; the challenger has proposed that the clerk’s office be open Saturdays to better accommodate most working peoples’ available time. Drake, at a candidates' open forum Oct. 18, maintained that with both parents working in many families these days, it's hard for them to show lip at lhe clerk’s office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Boersma said such a move wouldn’t be cost effective. “The county employees have a contract that runs through 1991 and it says they must work from Monday through Friday," she pointed out. "So being open Saturdays would mean overtime pay at taxpayers’ expense." ’Td be willing to work the Saturdays myself," Drake said. “And I could work something else out with tbe employees later." Boersma basically is running on her ex­ perience. saying her election would assure a smooth transition from Thaler to her in the clerk’s office. z Though Drake has no experience in the clerk's office, she has pointed to some other Pre-Election Coverage for Barry County Catchick targets Henry’s voting record on seniors, other concerns The contest for the 5th Congressional District almost wasn't a contest, except for a successful write-in campaign in lhe primary by Democratic challenger James Catchick. Catchick had to overcome a petition filing snafu in May by getting enough write-in votes in the primary to get his name back on the ballot for the November general election. Nancy Boersma Shirley Drake experiences in preparing her for such a job. "1 feel that 22 years with Farm Credit Setvices gives you good experience with figures, efficiency and with meeting the public," she said. braille by the Library of Congress, she taught contract bridge for 15 years in Kalamazoo and she is a member of the Barry County Historical Society and the West Michigan Geneological Society. One of her proudest accomplishments, she said, was starting the township clerks' association, which she said, “has been a benefit to this office and to the township clerks, too." The duties of lhe county clerk's vary a great deal. Boersma said. "" In those 22 years, she has served as an of­ fice assistant and an assistant loan officer. Drake also has talked about her roles with Barry County 4-H. She has received state and county outstan­ ding 4-H leader awards. She now serves as a mentor, or a liaison between local clubs and agents. Drake served as treasurer for tbe Barry County Fair Board for seven years in her 11 years as a member of that group. She also has served as treasurer of the Barry County Tourism Council for six years. But Boersma also points to a wide variety of outside activities that she has been involved with. About 20 years ago, she was co-founder of the Westwood Cooperative Nursery School in Kalamazoo. She is certified for transcribing Much of ’88 ballot has ‘raceless races’ Despite tbe lure of a presidential contest and races for UXSeMte, CMgress and the incumbents. One trustee's post however, Michigan House of Representatives, a good remains vacant Hastings Charter Township - Supervisor share of the ballot voters will see Nov. 8 will have officials seeking positions without Richard Thomas, Clerk Juanita Slocum, Treasurer Di ana Phi 1 lips and Trustees Wai ter opposition. Mott of the county commissioners' seats, Beck, Franklin Beckwith, Robert Casey and Virginia Sherry. All are incumbent countywide elected offices and township positions fall into this category. Some won primaries to earn their slots on Democrats. Hope Township - Supervisor Patricia the general election ballot, yet otliers weren't opposed in the August primary, either. Tbe following is a rundown of the people running in tbe general election for offices unopposed: County elected offices Treasurer - Juanita Yarger, incumbe.tt Republican. Sheriff - David Wood, incumbent Republican. Drain Commissioner - Robert Schaffer, incumbent Republican. Prosecuting Attorney - Dale Crowley, ElectMMi’88 Baker, Clerk Shirley Case, Treasurer Robert Norton and Trustees Meryl Peake and John Woods. All are Republicans and all but Norton and Woods are incumbents. Irving Township - Supervisor Leslie Raber, Clerk Emily Harrisn, Treasurer Norene Riegler and Trustees James Harrison and Charles Kidder. All are incumbent He met the minimum requirements with flying colors by picking up about 3,000 The office handles all kinds of elections, from federal down to township, and then it keeps recors for such diverse institutions as the county board of commissioners, circuit court, the plat board, the concealed weapons board, the board of canvassers and the jury board. "We do the payroll for the county, ad­ minister the benefits and pay the bills.” Boersma said. “We certify more than 275 items." In vital statistics, the clerk’s office has been keeping records on marriages in the county since 1839, on births and deaths since 1867, on circuit court cases since 1850 and on board of commissioners* proceedings since 1845. It also handles veterans’ discharges. About the campaign. Boersma said. "I’m not running against Shirley Drake as much as I’m running for a position 1 feel I’m qualified to be in." Drake said. “I feel that with my experience I can bring about innovative and necessary, changes for progress and for the betterment of Barry County." . write-ins. But now he faces the even tougher task of unseating a popular incumbent, Republican Paul Henry. The district has been traditionally GOP territory for many years. Before Henry, the seat was held by Harold Sawyer and before that, no one less than former presidential Gerald Ford, who for many years won by continuous landslides. Interestingly, one of Ford's vicunas during his string of easy victories was Catchick himself, in 1966. But the challenger now says he is older and wiser, though he still faces an uphill battle against Henry, who is seeking his third term and has enjoyed support from some Democrats in addition to nearly all Republicans. The two candidates have had only two Paul Henry reimbursements and efforts to help the Eaton-Barry County Transit System be able to continue. . Henry said he is continuing to work on reform of product liability that he says unfairly penalizes domestic machine tool manufacturers such as the Bliss Company in second-term congressman to serve on a major subcommittee, the GOP Policy Committee. Catchick’s three key issues in the Hastings. He added that he has worked on drought Commerce on business issues and another assistance for farmers in the district since campaign concern environment, senior citizens and education, but his chief attack before the statebar association. Another has last summer's drought conditions. Henry said he is proud of his endorsement from the American Farm Bureau and small on Henry is on how he has votedon issues affecting senior citizens. He said though Henry has received as business concerns. He said he is strong on environmental issues, having received the much as 85 percent of the seniors’ votes in the past, lhe National Council of Senior endorsement of the Sierra Club. He also is a three-time winner of the "Bulldog of the Citizens and the American Association of Retired People have rated him low on his Treasury" award, which he said demonstrates voting record. his fiscal responsibility. "I have experience," he said. "Fve fought vigorously for my constituents. I've been a "They rated him in the 20th percentile on senior ^ issues, pnly i9th District been planned for the Nov. 8 vote. Henry, first elected to Congress in 1984, is a former state legislator and state senator. He also is a former Calvin College instructor and a Peace Corps volunteer in his younger days. The congressman has pointed to his role in some recent local successes, such as Pennock Hospital in. Hastings winning urban designation, for increased Medicaid Congressman Guy) VanderJagt was rated lower (in Michigan)," Catchick said. The challenger said his campaign has targeted seniors as a result Henry said, "He (Catchick) has made misrepresentations about my voting record said. "That's what caused the problem in the first place." He said that having a new complex would on seniors' issues, but other than that, he's conducted a positivecampaign? Henry added that he consistently has opposed cuts in Social Security. Catchick said, "I'm confident we'll approved in Barry County, whether it be for long-range plans or for a large complex. provide a better setup with handicapped acessibility and more economic means of heating and air conditioning. He added that the fewer law enforcement officers needed to "You have no idea the amount of millage we'd have to go for," said Hoare. Even if a new complex were built, both transport people on trial would mean more officers on the road. "I don't really want to go out and work Hoare and fellow committee member against the millage," he added. "I only wish them the best It's a tough job." windows and central air conditioning would be added. Tbe county does own air conditioners said Thomas. "They should have another which are used in the summer, but because of the noise they create, the machines must Members of the Courthouse Preservation Committee are doubtful a larger millage can be turned off whenever court is in session. Gutters and downspouts would be repaired and replaced, as would the entire roof. Brick necessary. Renovation on the second floor will from his colleagues, being the only current shared forums, one with the Chamber of Courthouse Proposal, continued... and mortar would be repaired where James Catchick strong champion against unfair trade and the deficit" He also contended that he has won respect plan in the transportation." works about prisoner illustrate that seniors can't afford to give 85 percent of their votes to Henry. He voted against senior meals. The fact is, he has a terrible record (on senior citizen issues)." The challenger also questioned the Sierra Club's endorsement of the incumbent, Republicans. Johnstown Township - Supervisor Veriyn Stevens, Clerk June Doster, Treasurer Wilma Strickland and Trustees Wendell provide for an attorney/client conference room and a more secure prisoner area. The elevator, extending from the basement to the Kenneth Radant are skeptical of the future of the courthouse. Radant said some have suggested that it be was not opposed. He said Henry's Strickland and Penny Hovanec. All are top level, would have a separate opening to turned into a museum. But if a museum is Republicans, but only Stevens and Doster ae the prisoner holding area. The third floor currently has a narrow its future function, county taxpayers would pro-environment voting is 63 percent, which he said is "average.” stairway leading to it, and when the elevator "We can go a good many years with $135 million just in modernizing," said Radant. contending it was made at a time that Henry percentage of Republican. Probate Judge - Richard Shaw, incumbent, incumbents Maple Grove Township - Supervisor Rodney Crothers, Clerk Susan Butler, Treasurer Joyce Starring and Trustees Monte non-partisan. Alien and Floyd Shilton. All ae Republicans is put in, the building would remain as architecturally compatible as possible, said Rae Hoare, a volunteer member of the and all but Shilton are incumbents. Orangeville Township - Supervisor Boyce Courthouse Preservation Committee which is pushing for restoration of the building. week at a time, four times a year. The population at tbe time was 22,414, and is Milter, Clerk Darlene Harper and Treasurer She said that recently a lawyer whose legs had been amputated was at the courthouse for now approaching 50,000 The courthouse was void of electricity and the modem accessories needed in the rating. "We're not taking anything for granted in this campaign," Henry said. "I've been computer age. Hoare said the craftsmen who formed the woodwork in the building probably do not vigorous in opposing unfair trade practices. We have to demand reciprocity." Henry also prides himself on being an exist today, and that the value of the independent legislator. "My obligation is to render informed, Republican. Surveyor - James King, incumbent District Judge - Gary Holman, incumbent, non-partisan. County Commission District No. Republican. 1 District No. 2 - Majorie - Radant, Robert Wenger, Republican. District No. 4 - Orvin Moore, incumbent Lee Cook. All are Democrats. Prairieville Township - Supervisor Roy Beck, Clerk Janey Emig, Treasurer Darlene Vickery and Trustees Jerry Midkiff and Gregory Linker. All are Republicans and all trial and had to crawl up the 13 stairs leading to the first floor and the remaining 24 steps to the second floor. Republican. District No. 5 - Theodore McKelvey, incumbent Republican. but the trustees are incumbents. Park Board Other handicapped people who need to do business with tbe court system must park in (non-partisan) - Janet Somers, Robert DeWaters, Robert Boehm, Thomas Russell, front of a sign, honk the car horn, and wait District No. 7 - Rae Hoare, incumbent Lloyd Goyings and William Alman. .udand Charter Township - Supervisor Robert M. Edwards, Clerk Phyllis Fuller, Treasurer Dale Cappon and Trustees Barbara Republican. The townships Assyria Township - Supervisor Larry Carpenter, Clerk Dena Miller, Treasurer Nianne Adelle Jatrard and Trustees Billy Neal and Kenneth Strain, all incumbent Republicans. Baltimore Township - Supervisor Wayne C. Miller, Treasurer Patty Armour and Bedford, Russell Palmer, Sandra James and Jerry Bradley. All are Democrats except James and Bradley and all are incumbents. Thornapple Township - Supervisor Donald Boysen, Clerk Donna Kenyon, Treasurer Shirley Eaton and Trustees Trustees Patricia Newton and Kenneth Granata. All but Miller are Republicans and William Getty and Rex Schad. All are Republicans and all but Schad are incumbents. Library Board (non-partisan) - Carolyn Worth, Harriet Proefrock, William incumbents. Woodland Township - Treasurer Peggy Sunton, Hayden Rees, Catherine Pittman fFrance and Trustees Dave Makley and Duane and Letha Philpott Barry Township - Supervisor William Bump. Makley is an incumbent. Yankee Springs Township - Supervisor Wooer, Clerk Lois Bromley, Treasurer Judith Wooer and Trustees Arnold Lawrence David VanElst Clerk Marilyn Page, Treasurer Alice Jansma and Trustees Dorothy and Dari Herbert. All are Republicans, and all but Herbert are incumbents. Seger and Jack Finkbeiner. All are Republicans and all but VanElst and Carlton Township - Supervisor Richard Yarger, Clerk Deloris Dipp, Treasurer Finkbeiner are incumbents. Two men, Republican Russell Lewis and Democrat Beverly Allerding and Trustees Gerald Endres and Keith Marlow. All are Republicans and Clayton Kelley Jr., both incumbents, are running unopposed for constable. Those who will have opposition in the Nov. 8 election are mentioned in another all but Allerding are incumbents. Castleton Township - Supervisor Justin Cooley, Ceric Junia Jarvic, Treasurer Loretta Pixley and Trustee Bill Wilson. All are Republicans and all but Wilson are story elsewhere in this edition of the Banner. still have to pay to maintain it, be said. The structure, built in 1893, was constructed at a time when court met for a entire building a century ago. buildings. "We're lucky they haven't shut us down," courthouse squares," said Hoare. "Anyone who has had any part of this said Hoare. Supporters of the renovation say that the cost to taxpayers would be 39.5 cents per local government or has driven by all their life wants to keep this," added Radant. "Tbe $1,000 in state equalized valuation. A homeowner with a home valued at $60,000, for example, has an SEV of $30,000 and this building be tom down, anyway." would have to pay $11.85 per year to preserve the structure which is on the National Register of Historic Sites. amounts of woodwork throughout the building. "Too many places have lost their people of this county are not going to let State-paid workers spent two years stripping layers of varnish from the massive Thomas said he is not opposed to the preservation of the courthouse, but would like to have a simple complex built for another half- mill. "The renovations would be considerably more expensive than building a new accessible." Thomas said his suggestion is for a $2 million complex adjacent to the county jail complex," he said. "We're a poor county and we cant expect to have everything. "We need a juvenile system in this county to curb tbe crime when they’re young, and to curtail the cost of transporting inmates to court He said he would like to see a study stop building jails." He said he feels the county needs plans for conducted to learn how much the county would save by having lhe complex adjacent its other buildings, like the Courts and Law Building across lhe street from the to the jail. "I know it'll cost a large amount of courthouse on the south side. "They're just kind of piece-mealing," he with them making it handicapped money to fix up the courthouse completely," where he was given an 87 percent approval woodwork alone would cost more to replace than the $47,000 spent to construct the until county employees can assist them. Federal and state mandates require handicapped accessibility in public Richard Thomas of Hastings said he has some "reservations" about the project "I would fee! good about it if they had a long-term plan for the other (county) buildings," said Thomas. "I have no problem "It's not bad, but it doesn't overwhelm anyone," he said. "Acid rain, fluorocarbons are issues that a congressman should be talking about. But he hides behind his Sierra Club endorsement." Henry's best voting record is on business, independent personal judgment,” he said. But he doesn’t view himself as a maverick Paul Hi legonds and said though he has disagreed occasionally Hillegonds, continued with President Reagan on some issues, he still supports George Bush's candidacy for Liberties Union, the People for lhe American Way, the Smithsonian Institute, the National Organization for Women, the Allegan County Child Abuse & Neglect Council and the Audubon Society. About her opponent, she said, "To his credit, Paul does show up and he seems concerned, but when he goes back to Lansing, he may not carry your thoughts in his votes. This district needs more than just a nice guy." She said key issues for her in Michigan are groundwater quality, community economic development, child care, school aid finances and reform, concerns for special education and health care. "Paul is very popular," she said, "But what's he done for the people of this district?" Hillegonds in the 1986 election garnered 71 percent of the vote. Sprietzer acknowledges that it would be a major upset if she were able to defeat Hillegonds, but she said she thinks she can pull off more than 29 percent of the vote. president "Fm proud of my party," he said. Catchick said he has no beef with Henry's personal integrity. "I disagree with the man on issues, but he's a man of integrity and honesty," the challenger said. "But he has a way of glossing over his record. We disagree with his priorities on heavy defense spending. Domestic priority needs are unmet because of the military buildup, more should be spent on the environment, education and senior citizens." Catchick added, "He (Henry) is always there with a handshake and a candy bar. He’s popular. He wants to be all things to all people, but he avoids controversy." Henry, meanwhite, said that over the past few years of his service as a congressman, he has learned to appreciate more what Barry County is all about. “There’s something precious about Bany County," he said. "The people know Fve been here to give them vigorous representation in the Congress." �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 3, 1988 Bender-Monte, continued from page 7 Election’88 Pre-Election Coveragefor Barry County Bender, who supports the concept of Monte, who also supported the plan, said Monte said he would like to serve on increasing the state sales tax in exchange for a cap on property tax was unnecessary. "My answer to that is never say never," he either lhe appropriations or corrections committees in the House because of their importance to the area. property tax relief, said he was opposed to the final version of the bill because it lacked a cap to prevent future property tax increases. He added the bill did not Ray Monte Richard Whitelock he said. "Something has to be done to keep other counties it’s very positive, but now it's created in the private sector," he said. "The lhe industry we've got and to entice other our turn." only way we can increase those jobs is to industry to come into the area. . "Somebody has to put the heat on the Bender agreed that jobs are a major issue, but disagreed with Monte's methods. (Blanchard) administration to. elp us with the particular problem," Monte said. "In and the administration is that jobs are best "The difference 1 have with my opponent improve the business climate." A second issue that Bender and Monte lock horns over is the question of education refinancing. counties. "I do think the tenor of the district is In his six years in the Legislature, Bender said he brought home a $500,000 project to changing, and I don't think (Bender) is aware earmarked for the poorer districts, including ours," he said. "There needs to be a hard cap, perhaps with an escalator to allow it to go renovate campgrounds at a state park in Ionia. He also took credit for pushing close to half the population of Ionia and Barry counties now reside in urban settings. through a new circuit court judgeship for the up with inflation. "Unless we have those two protections, I Bany /Eaton County Circuit, beginning in 1990. "I think the agriculture-only look in the 88th district needs to change," he said. Despite the third-party stigma, Whitelock, don't think the voters will approve it," he said. "That wu one that came about over the objection of the state court administrator," he said. IN AN ELECTION MARKED WITH SO MANY OUTRIGHT LIES AND DISTORTIONS, THE SITTING REGISTER OF DEEDS HAS JOINED RIGHT IN! As a member of lhe House appropriations committee, Bender said he's been in a good position to make important economic decisions in Lansing. "It's where the power lies, because you can pau bills but you need the money to make them work," he said. "All the funding decision are made in appropriations. That is an assignment that is coveted because that's where the power lies." If returned to office. Bender said he would continue to fight for his bill to require SANDY SAYS: ...no counties our size have combined offices. " —Reminder Ad 11-1-88 THE TRUTH IS: The FACT Is that counties as large as Oakland and as small as Keeweenaw, have combined the office of Register of Deeds and County Clerk. Counties smaller than Barry that have eliminated the Register of Deeds as an elective office are: Alger, Baraga, Cheboygan, Clare, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Keeweenaw, Lake, Luce, Menomi­ nee, Missaukee, Ontonagon, Otsego, Ros­ common and Schoolcraft. Counties similar In size or larger than Barry that have also combined the office of Clerk and Register of Deeds are: Allegan, Calhoun, Eaton, Kalamazoo, Kent, Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw. Source: MICHIGAN BAR JOURNAL SANDY SAYS: "... Barry County will not save money." THE TRUTH IS: Combining offices creates a pool of seven clerical employees and all clerical functions of two offices in one place. There Is no need to increase staff, only to manage effectively! Here’s what the Grand Rapids Press said on Monday, October 31, 1988: Clerk, register of deeds: Dejonge Republican incumbent MAURICE J. DeJONGE is our choice for clerk and register of deeds. In his nine years as county clerk, Mr. DeJonge, formerly a Press reporter for 29 years whose beat was county government and politics, Is bringing the record-keeping of the county into the computer age. He also has reorganized the offi. to make better use of personnel. The rer.ster of deeds office is handling double the workload without adding employees. Mr. DeJonge is both conscien­ tious and approachable. BOB DWYER SA YS: don't need two elected executives at a cost of $60,000 yearly to supervise seven clerical employees. Barry County should join with our neighbors who have already combined the offices of Clerk and Register of Deeds." "We SANDY SAYS: * "If we're overstaffed, let's cut STAFF, not combine offices. " - Hastings Banner 10/20/88 REAL INTEGRITY STARTS WITH THE TRUTH In his Reminder ad (11/1/88), Sandy tells us that: "...no counties our size have combined offices. BOB DWYER SPEAKS OUTS Bob Dwyer, the challenger in the race who has called for elimination of the elective office said, "The truth is that this kind of misrepresentation of the facts has no place in a campaign. We have presented the voters with a choice. They have been asked to look at this election as a referendum. If they choose to keep an unneeded office so be it. But they should make their decision based on the facts. I don't know what would motivate the Incumbent to take this sort of eleventh hour tack and I must assume he is afraid people will make their decision next Tuesday, based on the plain facts.” SORRY, GUYS, INTEGRITY STARTS WITH THE TRUTH! A decade in commercial real estate College Instructor, real estate & appraiser OR POLITICS AS USUALI of it," Monte said, explaining he thinks 58, a businessman from Ionia, said he has a real chance to capture the 88th District scat. "I believe our chances are excellent," he said. "I've been talking with people, and we're gaining ground very quickly." Whitelock said he's running for office to give voters are third choice. "It's very obvious, particularly in this election, that people are opposed to the traditional politics of Democrats and Republicans," he said. The 16-year-old party was founded on the premise that the Democratic and Republican parties both stand for big government, limits mandatory AIDS testing for stale prison inmates. Because of the incidents of drug use to personal freedom and socialist programs, Whitelock said. "We favor total individual rights to live and homosexual activity among inmates, their lives as they choose, so long as they Bender uid he believes the requirement is don't interfere with others' rights," said Whitelock, who serves as chairman of the necessary for the protection of all coaxmed. "We argue that for the protection of the corrections officers, as well as for the inmates, we need that kind of testing," Bender said, acknowledging that there are good arguments that mandatory testing is a violation of one's individual rights. "We argue that when someone is locked up, they don't have the same freedoms or rights that lhe rest of us have." As chairman of the House agricultural task force, Bender said he's working on a program to use surplus Michigan food in social service programs. "We’re trying to come up with mechanisms to use some of the surplus food, on one site of the House, with human services on lhe other side of the House," he said, "h seems to me that’s a natural melding of problems." If elected, Monte said be would work to state Libertarian Party. As an example, Libertarians oppose mandatory seatbelt and motorcycle helmet laws and compulsory education. They also oppose laws that make drags illegal. "Many of these government laws make criminals out of people who haven't harmed anyone," Whilelock aid. If elected, Whitelock said he would oppose socialistic programs that transfer wealth from one section of society to another. He also would abolish retirement salaries for judges and abolish the transportation department that provides cars to employees at taxpayer expense. Whitelock said he also would work io repeal the single business tax in the state. "That single entity has been responsible for driving hundreds of companies and regulate lhe amount of solid waste coming thousands ofjobs out of the state," he said. Whitelock said Libertarians candidates can into Michigan for dumping. be found running on ballots in 47 states in "I know the federal government says we can't forbid it, but we sure as heck can make the country. The fourth candidate, Miller, 57, of it very difficult," he said. Portland, could not be reached for comment. Wolpe-Allgaier, continued "I will be doing everything I can to see that that project comes to Michigan," he BOB DWYER: BOB DWYER: BOB DWYER: But he said times are changing in the two know what's down the line." specifically earmark the additional sales tax revenue for education. "We're arguing that the money should be Bob Bender said. "Anybody would be out of their minds to raise the tax soon after, but you don't said. Wolpe added he would work to develop alternative energy resources, such as alcohol some ads for us." Allgaier said he began the race as an unknown in January, but his polls show foel, to help combat lhe greenhouse effect Wolpe, who serves as a whip-at-large in him climbing fast. "It's going very well. Our polling shows we're in a dead heat going in," he said. "I Congress, also said he would be continuing guess that's about u good as you can get as co-chairman of the bipartisan Northeast Midwest coalition, made up of representative against Howard." Allgaier said a mock election conducted at Battle Creek Lakeview High School showed of 18 states in those two sections of the country. Tbe group works to ensure that those regions receive their fair share of federal government aid and funds. Allgaier said national Republicans have targeted the Michigan Third District as one of the top 10 of the nation's 435 districts that they want to capture. As such, the GOP national committee has contributed $60,000 students would elect Republican George Bush for president, incumbent Democrat Donald Riegle for senator, and Allgaier for congressman. "That's the first time Howard's not been there," he said. But Wolpe said he's equally co. fident hell be returned to office in January for his sixth to his campaign, as well as called in the president to lend a hand. "It's a terrible year for challengers," Allgaier said. "We're one of the term representing Calhoun, Eaton and parts of Bany and Kalamazoo counties. targeted races in the country, so Reagan did to the race." "I feel very good about the race," be said. “We're getting a very enthusiastic response Your Opinion Counts Pay of State Officers The State Officers Compensation Commission, a seven-mem­ ber panel of citizens, currently Is reviewing pay and expenses Io be paid In 1989 and 1990 to the Governor, Lieutenant Gover­ nor, Justices of the Supreme Court, and State Legislators. Comments from Individuals and organizations are being sought. LET'S ELECT BOB On November 9.1988, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held at 7 p.m. in the Law Building Auditorium, Capitol Complex, Lansing. DWYER our last Register of Deeds! LEADERSHIP... FOR A CHANCE! The Commission is particularly interested In views on: • What compensation Incent'ves for these positions will produce excellence of performance on the job? • What levels of pay will attract and retain the highest caliber of Individuals to these positions? Contact: Moderator, Register of Deeds & Dwyer at AAUW forum. Peter B. Fletcher, Chairman cto Edmund Perfcowskl, Administrator State Officers Compensation Commission Department of Civil Service Lewis Cass Building - 320 S. Walnut Street Paid for by the Committee to Abolish Register of Deeds, Box 277, Nashville, Ml 49073 Lansing, Ml 48909 Telephone: (517) 373-3072 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, Novembers, 1988 — Page 11 Jonathan Meek. 22. Hastings and Michelle Raymond. 18. Hastings. Gordon Howes. 36. Hastings and Kathy Sprague. 30. Hastings. David Herman. Jr . 19. Nashville r»ud Marie Yepez. 19. Nashville. David Curtis 23. Plainwell and Cynthia Moore. 37. Plainwell. Alexander Napier. 21. Nashville and Rcnita Stanton. 19. Nashville. Marriage Licenses told euui Thomas Milo. 31. Hastings and Susanne Martin. 31. Hastings. Michael Mahon Jr. 23. Hastings and Christine Antcliff. 20. Hastings. Larry Noteboom. 55. Dowling and Geraldine Dayhuff, 48, Dowling. Jack Mutch Sr. 28, Freeport and Patrick, 25. Freeport. Let it be known that we support. DICK DEAN Harnish-Case Jenny Duits to celebrate engagement announced her 80th birthday O^Qrn-Olmstead engagement announced Welton-Power engagement told Carole S. Orsborn and Brian K. Olmstead wish touthnounce,their engagement. Carole' of Hastings, is the daughter of Albert and Fern Orsbom of Hastings. She graduated from Lansing Eastern High School and attended Lansing Community College and Western Michigan University. Brian of Hastings, is the son of Veryl Olms{cad; of, Battle Creek and Connie Olmstead of Battle Creek. He attended Pennfieid High School and served in the Marines. Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Wckon are pleas­ ed to announce the engagement of their daughter. Julie Ann Welton, to Timothy Robert Power, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Power, and Mrs. Bernadette A. Weeks. Julie is a 1984 graduate of Hastings High School and attended Davenport College of Business. She is currently employed at Cutlery World in Charleston, South Carolina. Timothy is also a 1984 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently serving active duty in the United States Navy, stationed in Charleston, South Carolina aboard a Fleet Ballistic Missle Submarine. They will exchange their vows on Saturday, April 29 at the United Methodist Church in Hastings. A spring. 1989 wedding is planned. Ms. Shirley Hamish of Bailie Creek and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Case of Dowling are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Angela F. Hamish and James Michael Case. Angel is attending Wright Beauty Academy and Jim is employed by Albion Beverage Co. A May 27 wedding is being planned. Jenny was bom Nov. 7. 1908. She.has five living children, 24 living grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. There will be a card shower for her at Thomapple Manor. 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings, MI. 49058. Prestons to celebrate 25th anniversary Donald and Joan ?. Preston will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary at their home. 65 Bradley. Battle Creek, Saturday, Nov. 12, from 2-7 p.m. They wish to invite all their friends and relatives to an open house, hosted by their children Christine and Kenneth and friend Terry Sookhai. Don and Joan were married at First Methodist Church in Battle Creek on Nov. 16, 1963. Chris and Ken were bom in California where they lived their first three years of marriage. They have an older daughter, Patti. Don works for Kelloggs and Joan retired from Komarcks grocery to homemaking in 1976. for county Commissioner Marvin Smith Mrs. Harry Larson Linda Smith Charles Stevens Lisa Stevens Charles Kidder James Harrison Emily Harrison David O. Wood Rep. Robert Bender Norene Reigler Clayton Reigler Jerry Bradley Sandy James Jack Lenz Judy Lenz Richard Hart Ardith Hart Michael Smith of Bosley’s Paid for by Dick Dean Election Committee, 1187 Ogimas, Hastings, Ml 49058 Forman-Ratusznik tell of engagement QJ low bliniw oatlr. an bit* . nubiMl 0*124* ,*vt> ?i> Neff-Leonard united • in marriage Yvonne Neff and Ron Leonard were united in marriage July 30 at the Locust Grove Mennonite Church in Burr Oak. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Neff pf Shipshewana. Ind., and a Mr. and'Wrt. Steve Leonard of Lake Odessa. Maid of honor was Lisa Gautschc. Bridesmaids were Trudy Zook, Karen Miller, Donna Leonard, and Stephanie Leonard. Junior bride was Nichole Conyard. Best man was Joe Leonard. Groomsmen wcre.Jgn Zflpk, Rob Geiger. Kevin Neff anJ Merle,Tidt-Junior groom was Gary Leonard Ushert were Windfred Neff. Ron Smith Marvin Noll. Following their honeymoon, the couple resides in Lake Odessa. They will be married Nov. 26 in the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Jordan-Knapp to be wed in 1989 Mr. and Mrs. Terry Jordan of 7321 Jordan Road, Woodland, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Teresa L. Jor­ dan, to Scott M. Knapp, son of Donna and Richard James of Niles. The bride-to-be is a 1981 graduate of Lakewood High School. The groom is a 1981 gra- nate of Niles High School. Both are 1986 graduates of Ferris State University. Teresa is employed with the State of Michigan in Grand Rapids and Scott is employed with Mark-Maker Company, also in Grand Rapids. An August 26. 1989 wedding ‘" is being planned. PUBLIC NOTICE Remember... Notice Is hereby given that an accuracy test will be conducted on the automatic tabulating ' equipment which will be used to tabulate the absent voters ballots from the November 8, 1988 Presidential Election on Thursday, Novembers, 1988 at 2 p.m. in the office ol the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan. tri ".33bi aril :•« si •>jj’.sizurfaT Mr. and Mrs. Larry Forman of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Ratusznik Jr. of Warren are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their children, Karen Mary and Michael David. Karen graduated from Hastings High School in 1984 and from Central Michigan .University in 1988. She is currently employed . .with Great Lakes Business Forms. RlMike graduated from St. Clement High School in 1982 and from Central Michigan University in 1988. He is employed with Voss Sharon Vickery City Clerk Veterans Day is next Friday, Nov. 11 Nixons to celebrate 60 years ofmarriage Friends and relatives are invited to an open house Sunday, Nov. 13. from 3-5 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church to celebrate • the 60th wedding anniversary of Dick and Greta Nixon. The open house will be hosted by their children. Barbara Kniko, Joyce Morgan and son John, also their grandchildren and great­ grandchildren. They request no gifts, only your love and friendship will be appreciated. AT THESE PRICES, YOUR (MOKE OF STAIN-RESISTANT CARPET WILLBELOCKED-IN. ItS an easy choice, too! Now, get Wear-Dated* Carpet with exclusive, locked-in stain protection at our exclusive prices. Stain resistance is actually locked into each fiber before they're made into carpet. And after its made, a second treatment of stain resistance is applied. So, you get a carpet that looks better longer... at a price that looks great right now! Come in today! 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MS-20S1 HOME MfROYDOXT uuNAcaxm VISA �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 3, 1988 An Open Letter to My Family NOTICE Of ELECTION (County Proposition) BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOVEMBER Ann Landers 8, 1988 Shall the County of Barry borrow the principal sum of not to exceed $1,350,000 to renovate, preserve and make handicapped accessible the Barry County Courthouse, and issue its general obligation bonds secured by the county’s unlimited tax pledge pursuant to law to be repaid over an estimated ten (10) years solely from the levy of additional ad valorem property taxes on all taxable property within the County of Barry to the extent annually necessary for the repayment of the bonds? YES NO would you benefit from a Part-Time Register of Deeds? Some Democrats want to combine the offices of County Clerk and Register of Deeds. Big county governments have done this In hopes of saving money. But Barry County has a small government, and no counties our size have combined offices. BARRY COUNTY WILL NOT SAVE MONEY!! Every day, the register of deeds has to combine his administrative work with hands-on processing of real estate records. Joining the offices would create one office with a higher salaried administrator who doesn't . perform the daily office work. More staff would have to be added to do the work. DO NOT ADD THIS ADMINISTRATIVE LEVEL TO BARRY COUNTY GOVERNMENT Vote tor a person who wants to give full-time attention to your real estate records. RE-ELECT SANDY MR SCHONDEIMAVER Register of Deeds Paid for by Schondelmayer for Register of Deeds, 55 Mead St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Now, it’s bingo vs. sex Dear Ann Landers: Golfers at my club are passing around and howling at your column that carried the headline. "Golf Versus Sex.” I’d like to make another comparison. The question I'd like to pose is this: Which would a bingo addict choose if she had to make a choice? My wife belongs to a car pool. The women travel five evenings a week to different bingo palaces. 1 don't see how they stand the smoke, the cheap perfume and the perspiration, but not one of these women would miss a game unless she was hospitalized. Recently I posed this question to my wife: "Assume there arc two doors. One leads to a lavish bedroom with a bar. a stereo, a waterb­ ed and room service, and I was there waiting for you. The other door leads to the bingo em­ porium. Your seat is reserved, hingo is on the house and your cards are on the table. Which door would you choose?" My wife thought for a few minutes, careful­ ly evaluating both options. Finally she asked, “How many cards?" Actually she's a great lady and that line has become a standard joke in our house. Just sign me — Herbert K. in Lanham. Md. Dear Herb: Thanks for my laugh for the day. You hit the jackpot with that one! Father just as much to blame Dear Ann Landers: I just read one woman's response to the divorced father who was troubleci by his children's lack of interest. You said children suffer most by divorce How true. In my case the animosity was not between our divorced parents. One never spoke ill of the other, cither during or after the divorce. The problem began with Dad remarried. His new wife did not want him to have anything to do with us. From the day he married her he has treated me like a stranger. The last time I talked to Dad was five years ago. when I called him long-distance to tell him that he was going to be a grandfather. After that call they suddenly had an unlisted number. I've written him several letters, none of which was answered. I was certain that his wife had intercepted them and thrown them away, but I learned through a relative that he did indeed receive my letters. I now have two beautiful children. They are Dad’s only grandchildren, and he has never seen them. Believe me, Ann, I don’t want to take him away from his wife, 1 just want to enrich his life with these adorable girls. I’m trying to deal with feelings of anger, re­ jection and hurt, and it’s not easy. I am heart­ sick that my father’s new wife has succeeded in getting him to cut all ties with his family. She is depriving him of the joys of grand­ fatherhood and robbing us of something precious, too. Please comment on this, Ann. — Cut-Off in Va. Dear Cut-Off in Va.: Don’t put all lhe blame on your father’s new wife. He is at least as culpable as sbe. No matter how domineering and meanspirited a woman may be she cannot alienate a father from his children "for no reason" unless he is a spineless, lily-livered wimp. As time goes on he will probably mourn the years that were lost and wish that he could live them over. Guidelines for alcohol abusers Dear Ann Landers: My name is not impor­ tant. Just know that I am in the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous and that this message meant a lol to our group and we would like to share it with others around the world. Parent/teacher conferences slated for Hastings schools Hastings Area Schools will have parent/teacher conferences Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Nov. 9, 10 and 11. Students wilhattcnd school in the morning on these dates, with conferences scheduled for the afternoon or evening. Conferences for parents of students in grades K-5 will be scheduled on an individual basis by the teachers. Conference schedule for the middle school is Wednesday, Nov. 9. from 6-8 p.m.; Thurs­ day. Nov. 10, from 1-3 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 11, from 1-3 p.m. The high school schedule is Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 1-3 p.m.; Thursday. Nov. 10, from 6-8 p.m.; and Friday, Nov. 11, from 1-3 p.m. Middle school and high school conferences will be held in the gymnasium of each building. The first marking period of the cur­ rent school year ends Nov. 4. Parents are encouraged to participate in the conferences and discuss the progress of their children with their teachers on an individual batfs. Administrators will also be available to talk to parents at the conferences. ' On Thursday, Nov, 10. the high school win host a handful of coUege representatives for parents to learn about financial aid as well as the various types of schools. Rcpresentives will hail from Michigan State University, Western Michigan University, Albion, Hope and Olivet colleges. Kellogg Community and Grand Rapids Junior colleges. Booths will be set up in the lobby from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. From 6 to 6:30 p.m., an official from the financial aid office at Kellogg Com­ munity College will hold a mini-workshop on the availability and process for obtaining tui­ tion assistance. A follow-up session for filling out financial aid forms will be held in the winter. ON NOVEMBER 8 VOTEFOR ‘‘In addition to his excellent qualifications for the bench, Joe is a family man and veteran who is committed to being c: roll model for our youth.” 1 am a substance abuser. I need your help. Don't allow me to lie to you because when you do. you encourage me to be devious. The truth may be painful, but make me face it. Don't let me take advantage of you. When you do. I lose respect for you. Don't lecture me, scold, blame or argue with me when I'm drunk (or sober). And. don't pour the liquor down the sink. You may feel better, but it won't put an end to my drinking. Don't believe my promises. This is just a gimmick to postpone the day of reckoning. Don't lose your temper with me no matter how irrational 1 become. Remember, when I’m not making sense. it's the booze talking. Don't allow your anxiety to prompt you to do things for me that I should be doing for myself. I need to take control of my life. Don’t cover up or try to save me from the consequences of my drinking. It will only postpone the crisis, and perpetuate the illness. Above all, don’t run away from reality just because I do. The longer I continue to abuse alcohol, the worse things will get. Start now to learn about and to plan for my recovery. I need help from a doctor, a counselor, a psychologist, a recovered or recovering alcohol abuser and from God. Make me accountable. To ignore my drink­ ing "is the worst choice you can make. — R.L.H. from B.H. Dear R.L.H.: Thank you for some ex­ cellent guidelines. And P.S., if you can’t gel the drinker in your life to get help, go to AlAnon and learn how to deal with this problem; Some women ‘have had enough’ Dear Ann Landers: How about telling the other side of the story for a change? We are sick of hearing about those red-hot mamas who wear out their husbands and never get enough sex. For every one of them there arc a thousand wives who wish their husbands would pul their sexual fantasies in the deep freeze and leave them there. Most of those ovcr-the-hill Romeos who say they want a passionate partner can’t per­ form when they gel the chance. Then they blame the wife and say they are turned off because she is too fat. nags a bl and makes unreasonable demands. My husband is a couch potato who never lifts a finger to help around the house even though I pul in an eight-hour day. same as he. does. In addition to my job I am expected to keep a spotless home, tolerate his slurping, snoring, leg spasms and hed-hoggipg. Whoever said women have been liberated must be living in a different world. For sure she’s living in a different houses..<J • • If you publish this I'll eat the ■paper.:,You always favor the men. In fact. ever^ince iKansas City stopped print ng your picture <!•have suspected that you were fired and a maflhook over the column. — Mind of My Gjvn phMo. Dear Mo.: Start nibbling’.^jsfcrHere's your letter. For every woman who feete sex­ ually deprived there’s a woman whofwould be happy if she never saw another man. Too bad they can't change places. . • , •.cln.r? ft5! How much do you know about p'qt. tocaine. LSD. PCP, crack, speed and d/mnerst'/hink you can handle them ’ For ufiWifytyhinute information on drugs, write for AhiV Lenders' newly revised booklet, "The Lowdown on Dope. ” Send $3 plus a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 1/562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. ' COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Lake Odessa News: Relatives and friends attended a wedding reception at Grace Brethren Church in Lans— ing Sunday, honoring Dan and Jennifer Shade. The reception was. hosted by the groom’s parents, Brandon and Pearl Shade of Lansing, former Lake Odessa residents. The newly-married couple reside in Dayton, Ohio. Their wedding was on Oct. 8. Dan and Beth Desgranges of Lake Odessa have announced the birth of Daniel Dale II. born at Hastings. Birth weight was 9 lbs. 13 ozs. Grandparents are Barbara and Bill Desgranges of Morrison Lake and Jerry and Marge Scobey of Hastings. The Lake Odessa Lions* Club members are collecting unused eye glasses to be sent to the Capan district of Guatamala to be given to the Mayan Indian residents. Glasses may be left at the Lake Odessa post office in the Lyons’receptacle.- ‘ /■ ; " ■The Lake Odessa1 Lion<* Club spansdffed the annual Halloween party and costlime con­ test on Fourth Avenue on Oct. 31. Treats were given, as well as prizes for costume winners. Ray and Ann Strecker of Troy spent Sun­ day with her mother, Ruth Peterman, to help her get settled for the winter. Kenneth Travis, 87, of rural Sunfield died Wednesday at a foster care home at Shepard, where he had been a patient for several mon­ ths. His first wife was Leona Sawdy, who died in 1976. He later married Mrs. Lola Edgel who died in 1987. He was a member of Woodbury United Brethren church and was a retired employee of the Michigan D.O.T. Survivors include a daughter. Louetta Jones of Alma; two grandchildren and one great- , grandchild. Services took place at MapesFisher Funeral Home at Sunfield with burial in Woodland Cemetery. John French, village manager, reports that there were 52 varieties of trees on the village­ right-of-way when the tree inventory was done. There are 12 miles of shade trees in the village. A list of the 15 rrxjst prevalent varieties was published, with sugar maples leading the way with 746, with the second variety being silver maple. In recent years, several varieties of trees have been planted to add interest and beauty to the streets. The planing program was a part of the village efforts that earned the distinction ot oemg a i rue City uiA. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Haney and baby^ Lauren, son Michael and friend-of Jpnia wqre Saturday evening caller.; at the Tom/Pratock | home, along with Mrs. Reine Peapicltj/ ’ Cathy Haney of Ionia eelebuitai her. birth­ day at her home Sunday with her‘husband,' Mark, baby, Lauren, son. Michael, arid friend plus her parents, Tom and' Lois Peacock of Lake Odessa. Dale and’Da^dthy Haney, her grandmothers. Rush Sessions and Reine Peacock, and her uncle. Jerry Sessions of Saginaw. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society ’ will meet Thursday. Nov. 3 at Lake Manor at ’ for Circuit Judge , • | , ' discharged from Thomappie Manor, where she has had therapy following a broken hip. Friends of the Library are sponsoring a luncheon on Nov. 15. which will feature librarian Shelly Hudson speaking on "Southern Literature " Mr. and Mrs. Larry Winkler and sons Evan and Kyle of Hastings took their mother Betty Carey of Portland and grandmother Reine Peacock to Freemont on Sunday-They enjoyed dinner and visk with Clare and Pearl Hornden. The UMW at Central United Methodist ’ Church sponsored a coffee houf reception following the morning service in honor qf hew members who came by transfer. They were Michael and Ellen Lucks of Covillc Road, Woodland; Marguerite Dick and Marilyn Goodemoot both of Grand River Avenue, rural Ionia. Central United Methodist Church has three" new prayer study groups.. One meets at Emer­ son Manor, where several church members ( reside. Another meets in the evening at the ( Bill Walker home. The Wonderful Wcdnes- „ day program for children meets after school, plus two choir practices makes for a busy day, The Plus 55 dinner was held on Oct* 27with a fine group attending to hear members » of the Thomappie Valley Dulcimer Society performing. Announcements were made of coming trips, sponsored by Ionia-Lakewood' travel group. Dinner in the cafeteria foil. wcil. HASTINGS ROTARY CLUB PANCAKE SUPPER Thursday, Nov. 3 *2.50... PER PERSON Proceeds to local non-profit institutions Tickets available at... JACOBS, CINDER and BOSLEY PHARMACIES WBCH, J-AD GRAPHICS and Rotary Club Members SUBSCRIBE...to the Banner Paid for by the Committee to Elect Joe Fink Circuit Judge • 4806 Thomappie Drive • Laming. Michigan 48917* 317/322-029} : 7:30 p.m. There will be a slide program using copies of historic photograhps and some frotn the “Green Village” series produced by _ Charles Morrice and the late. Carroll. > BrocJbeck. . r ■■-•■■■• u ..-iruimu.s .<«/i uu.o 4Mrs. Frances Sh&etnaker ihaS” been.: Hastings High School Cafeterfti JOE FINK ' t for all your LOCAL NEWS! ; ' J . �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 3, 1988 — Page 13 Mary Margaret Cronk Carlton Deal Carole Annette Torode DELTON - Carlton Deal, 73, formerly of 161 Trails End, Wilkinson Lake, Delton, died Monday, October 24, 1988 in Brownsville, Texas. Mr. Deal was born on September 4,1915 in Kalamazoo. He was employed as a truck driver for many years. Mr. Deal is survived by four daughters, Mrs. John (Shirley) O'Halloran of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Karl (Sharon) Millard of Delton, Mrs. Donald (Sally) Cleveland of Climax and Mrs. Stepha­ nie Wolfe of Kalamazoo; one son. Dale Deal of Plainwell; 15 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one half sister, Mrs. Alene Clin­ ton of Battle Creek and two half brothers, Larry Keyes of Kalamazoo and Jack Keyes of Coldwater. He wu preceded in death by one daughter, SueEllen Conally in 1973. Memorial services were held Monday, October 31 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Rev. Wilbur Courier officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Envelopes available at the funeral home. HASTINGS - Carole Annette Torode, 22, of 420 S. Hanover, Hutings died Monday, October 31,1988 in Kent County as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident Funeral services will be held Friday, November 4 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hast­ ings with Rev. Leonard C. Conner and Rev. Brent A. Branham officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. Carole wu bom January 12, 1966 at Fl Huachuca, Arizona, the daughter of Eugene and Mary Lyndell (Conner) Torode. As a child, she lived in Arizona, Texu, and Kalamazoo before moving to Hastings in 1975. She attended Hastings schools and graduated from Hutings High School in 1984. She attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College in Kalamazoo. Her marriage to Harvey Purdum in 1984 ended in divorce. She wu a former member of the Hutings First Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Amanda Rae and Adrienne Lyndell; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Torode of Hastings; four brothers, James, Fred, Matthew and Samuel Torode, all of Hastings; maternal grandparents, Leonard and Mary Conner of Barry, Texu; paternal grandmother, Eleanor Torode of Michigan City, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choic. Ella Mae Talbot HASTINGS - Ella Mae Talbot, 59. of 402 W. Mill Street, Hutings, died Tuesday. November 1, 1988, after being stricken at her home. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 4, at 11:00 a.m. at uinbach Funeral Home. Visitation wilt be held Thursday. November 3 from 3:00 to 5:00 tun. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be at Barryville Cemetery, Hutings. I^ATOD SEMES FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian ex­ perience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10-.45 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E, North St.. Michael Amon. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Oct. 30 - 8:43 Church School. 10:00 Holy Com­ munion. Thursday. Oct. 27 - 1:00 Ruth Circle. 7:30 Senior Choir, 8: 00 AA. Saturday. Oct. 29 - 9:30 Confirmalioa 6. Monday. Oct. 31 6 00 Pts. Patenting. 7:30 Church League BB. Tuesday. Nov. I 9: 30 Wordwatchen. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen A. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. Sept. 25 - 9:30 and 11:00 . Homing Worship Service Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 ser­ vice over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 Senior High Church School Classes. 10:00 Classes for Pre­ School. D.K.. and Kindergarten in the Hall Basement; Children's Church for Grades One through Pour in the Dining Room. 3:00 Junior High Youth Fellowship meet at church. 6:30 Senior High Youth Fellowship meet at Church. Tuesday. Sept. 27 - 7:00 Shower for Edie Keller. Wednesday. Sept. 28 - 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Friday. Sept. 28 - 6:00 Mender s Dinner in the Dining Room. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, Comer of Jeffer­ son and Walnut. Hastings. Sunday School, 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Pastor: Dale WeHs. Phone 948-4012. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. Ml 49058. Nor­ man Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office: 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m., Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m.'- Free Bible Correspondence Course. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings. Phone 943-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir. 9:00 p.m. Church School and Adult Education, 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist. 10:30 a.m. Week­ day Eucharists: Wednesday. 7:13 a.m. Thursday. 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir. Bi­ ble Study, youth group, and other activities. HASTINGS BIRLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm, Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School. 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30 ST. MATTHIAS AhGUCAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. 2413 McCann Rd., Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mau 11 sum. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. • The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.n. Sunday School, 9:43, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour, 6:00 (Eletn. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM dub for girts and GBB club for boys. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:43 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, lhe Churches, and these Local Businesses. JACOBS REXALl PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hating* and lake Odosio COLEMAN AGENCY «f HMtinp, Inc. insurance far your We. Home, gutlnen and Car WKEN FUNERAL HOMES REXFAIMC0RP0RATE0 of Hailing* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.0.I.C THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hailing* BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescription*" • lit S. Jellerton • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hailing*. Michigan NASTMGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770Cook «. — Hailing*. Mkbigon k_____________ —----------------- ----------------------------- HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Maye, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: II a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 pjn. Wednesday. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor, Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Hom of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:13 a.m. Banficld Church; Worship Service 9:00; Church School Mon­ day, 4:13 to 5:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barrett, Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day, Family Night, 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:0) p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall), Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 943-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. Fay T. Marble HASTINGS - Fay T. Marble, 80, of 205 West Thorn Street, Hastings died Saturday, October 29, 1988 at the Provincial House, Hastings. Mr. Marble was born on July 26, 1908 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Daniel and Daisy (Fifield) Marble. He came to the Hastings area as a child and attended Hastings Schools. He was a Veteran of World War II serving in the United Slates Army. He was married to Florence Carlyon on August 15, 1934. He owned and operated Marbles Standard Oil Company in Hastings from 1952 to 1967. Other employment included Felpausch Food Store as a young man. Viking Corporation and E.W. Bliss Company. He retired in 1974 from the former Larke Buick and Chevrolet Dealership in Hast­ ings. He was a member of lhe First Presbyte­ rian Church, Past Master and Life Member of the Hastings F & AM #52, Life Member of O.ES. #7, Valley of Bay City Scottish Rite, Saladin Shrine of Grand Rapids and Hastings American Legion Post #45. Mr. Marble is survived by his wife, Flor­ ence; one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Ruth) Mill­ er of Hastings; three grandsons; five great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Altha Myers of Campbell, California and one niece, Margaret Ames of Lansing. Masonic services were held Tuesday, November 1 at the Wren Funeral Home. Funer­ al services were held Wednesday, November 2 at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. G. Kent Keller officiating. Full Military graveside services were held at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church. Stuart E. Kussmaul WOODLAND - Stuart E. Kussmaul, 84, died Thursday, October 27, 1988. Mr. Kussmaul was born in Sebewa Town­ ship on April 21,1904, the son of Emanuel and Katherine (Zeitter) Kussmaul. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1923. He married Audrey Demaray on August 12, 1925. She preceded him in death December 23, 1984. He lived in the Lake Odessa and Wood­ land areas all his life. He was a farmer and businessman, working as a well driller, milk hauler and employed by Municipal Supply Company of Portland until the age of 82. He was a member of the Woodland Lions Club, the Knights of Pythias and the Zion Lutheran Church. Mr. Kussmaul is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Margene) Guenther of Parch­ ment; one son, R. Jay Kussmaul of Lansing; eight grandchildren, Mrs. Gordon (Susan) Squires of Plainwell, Mrs. Martin (Janae) Niecko of Portage, Mrs. Thomas (Pamela) Hamilton of Richland, Amy Guenther of Parchment, Jay Kussmaul of Lansing, Jaymie Kussmaul of Manhattan Beach, California, Andrew and Kimberly Kussmaul both ofLans­ ing; six great grandchildren, Jennifer Squires, Stuart and Stefen Niecko, Aaron and Jason Hamilton and Lauren Kussmaul. Funeral services were held Monday, Octob­ er 31, at the Zion Lutheran Church, Woodland with Rev. Clifford Randall officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church or the charity of one’s choice in memory of Stuart Kussmaul. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Gladys D. Riley Kenneth G. Hansbarger EDWARDS, CO - Kenneth G. Hansbarger, 27, ofEdwards, CO formerly of Hastings, died Friday, October 28, 1988 in Colorado from accidental injuries. Mr. Hansbarger was born Oct 26, 1961 at Hastings, the son of Jeny and Anna Lou Hansbarger. He graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1979. He married Debra Wood in June, 1982 and moved to Colorado. Surviving are his wife, Debra; one son, Travis; tapyreaa Jeny »nd Amu Lou Hans- , barger of Colorado; two brothers, Michael and* Douglas Hanxbtrger of Vermontville; grand- mothers, Elsie Hansbarger of Hastings, and Agatha Marcum ofVermontville; three nieces; two nephews; several cousins. Kenneth will repose at the Vermontville Bible Church where friends may meet the fami­ ly Thursday, Nov. 3 from 2-4p.m. and 7-9p.m. Funeral services will be held 2p.m. Sat, Nov. 5 at the Vermontville Bible Church with Rev. Al Dietzel officiating. Burial will be at Vermontville Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Stephen A. Sanislo HASTINGS - Stephen A. Sanislo, 73, of 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings died Friday, October 28, 1988 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Sanislo wu born on January 8,1915 at Pood Creek, Kentucky, the son of Andrew and Dora (Fanchalski) Sanislo. He wu raised in the Detroit area and attended schools there. He was employed at Cadillac Motor Divi­ sion of General Motors for many years in Detroit Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 1, 1988 at Hutings Township Cemetery with Chaplain Cathy Vessecchia officiating. Burial wu at the Hastings township Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomappie Manor. MIDDLEVILLE - Mn. Glidyi D. Riley. 36, passed away Friday, October 28, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr*. Riley was born on June 18,1932 at Bay, Arkansas, the daughter of Dennie and Robbie (Blaylock) Bettis. Mrs. Riley is survived by her husband, Delbert E Riley Sr.; her children, Delbert E. and Darlene Riley of Middleville, John D. and Nancee Riley of Middleville, Elizabeth M. and John Albergo of Livonia, Debra K. Kura* of Livonia; seven grandchildren; one great grand­ Mn. child; her mother, Mrs. Robbie Bettis of Bay, Arkansas- two sisters. K Arkansas; two wlers sisters,- Mrs. Joe (Frieda) Hunts­ Artans“*lwo N man of Searcy, Arkansas and Mrs. Ronald (Betty) Martin of Clayton, Georgia. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 30, at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, with the Pastor William D. Dobson officiating. Burial was at Pine Hill Cemetery, Jonesboro, Arkansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation or Western Michigan Down’s Syndrome. Rilla Gress HA STINGS - Rilla Gress, 78, of Thomappie Manor, Hutings, passed away Saturday, October 29, 1988. Mrs. Gress is survived by her daughters, Anna May Austin of Baldwin and Sharon and Tom Maurer of Hastings; 11 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sisters, Geneva Knight of Grand Rapids, Erma Schiedler of Coldwater and Georgia Holman of Athens; several nieces and nephews and inlaws. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 1, at lhe Hessel-Cheslek Funeral Home in Sparta. Burial wu at Englishville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2283. Sun­ day School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service al 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hangerink. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfleld United Methodist Sunday School........................9 a.m. Church............................. 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School.................. 9:30 a.m. Church............... ............ 10:30 a.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch, Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS - Mary Margaret Gunk, 76, of 1301 Welcome Road, Hastings, died Sunday, October 30, 1988, at her residence. Mrs. Cronk was bom on June 12, 1912 in Carlton Township, the daughter of Francis and Nina A. (Knolles) Barry. She attended Ragla School and graduated from St Rose of Lima High School in 1930. She attended Barry County Normal, where she received her teach­ ing degree. She taught school for two years in Barry County. She was married to Frank G. Cronk, on September 2, 1937. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church and St. Francis Cabrini Guild. Mrs. Cronk is survived by her husband, Frank; two sons, Martin James Cronk of San Diego, California and Marinus S. Cronk of Hastings; a daughter, Marguerite Ann Cronk of Hastings; five grandchildren; two great grand­ children; three brothers, Leo Bany of Kalama­ zoo, Robert J. and David V. Barry, both of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two daughters, JoAnne and MaryBelle and one brother Albert Barry. Funeral Mass wu held Wednesday, Novem­ ber 2, at Sl Rose of Lima Church, with Father Leon Pohl officiating. Burial wu at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home. Marble C. Harrington HASTINGS - Mabie C. Harrington, 82, of 2895 East Quimby Road, Hastings died Thurs­ day, October 27, 1988 al Thomappie Manor. Mrs. Harrington was bom on December 4, 1905 at Roxand, Michigan, the daughter of Webster and Grace (Doxcie) WillicutL She was raised in Eaton County and attended schools there. She was married to Frank McPherson, who died in 1947. She then married Charles Harrington who died in 1980. She lived at the present address for the past four years. The previous 40 years she lived in the Morgan area of Bany County, Kalamo area for five years and in the Lansing area for several years. She was a member of the Nashville Church of the Nazarene, long tine church treasurer, and Sunday and Bible school teacher. Mrs. Harrington is survived by four step­ daughters, Marguerite Patten of Grand Rapids, Caroline Weaver of While Pigeon, Helen Reynolds of Battle Creek and Alberta Polson of Plainview, Minnesota; two step-sons, Hugh McPherson of Nashville and Philip McPherson of East LeRoy; 13 step-grandchildren; 25 step­ great grandchildren; niecec and nephews. She was preceded in death by infant son Clyde and one brother Clarence Willicut Funeral sen-ices were held Saturday, Octob­ er 29, 1988 at Nashville Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Thomas Voyles officiat­ ing. Burial wu at the BanyviUe Cemetery. Arrangements were made lyVngt Chapelt/ Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mabie C. Harrington Memorial Fund. Woodland News Nova Cable Management Inc. held an open house at the Woodland Village Office Saturday morning. Arlene Forman served fresh cider and doughnuts to the crowd coming to inquire about cable TV service. Margaret (Maggie) Gold, Gary Van Volkenburg and David Liebhauser from Grand Haven talked to local people and wrote up many orders for the cable service. This service is limited to the village at the present time. The company has two satellite dishes and a tower at the old Woodland waste water plant site. They planned to begin installation of ser­ vice to individual homes in the village on Monday morning. Margaret Brodbeck’s second cousin, Larry Carr, and his wife. Candy, came from Apple Valley, Calif., during October. Margaret met these relatives through her sister in California on a recent visit to that state, and convinced them to come to Michigan and meet some of their other relatives. His mother was Emma Balduf, who left Lake Odessa in 1936. The Carrs spent several days at the home of Will and Magaret. and they were able to meet and visit with lots of relatives while there. On Saturday night, Margaret had a dinner party, which_was a mini-Balduf family reunion. Peo­ ple attended the party coming from Apple Valley and San Jose, Calif.; Alto; Dowling; Eaton Rapids; Grand Rapids; Hastings; Lans­ ing; Mason; Milieu; Mulliken; Sunfield; Woodland; and Lake Odessa. Margaret said that before the evening was over, the Califor­ nia cousins were able to sort out the families and remember names and who went with whom. The California relatives left Michigan Sunday after the party. Esther Pipe and Dorothy Schneider from Austin, Texas, spent Saturday and Sunday at tbe home of Richard and Mildred Brodbeck. They are the daughters of the Rev. Arthur Wolber, who spent several summers in Woodland while in lhe seminary at Colum­ bus, Ohio. . Woodland Lions Chib held a ladies night and 4lst anniversary party at the Woodland Towne House last Tuesday. They were served turkey, ham, dressing, cranberry relish, apple butter for home-made bread, and all the rest to make up a complete meal, including ice cream and cookies. A guest, Mike Stone, deputy district gover­ nor, spoke briefly after the mad. He mention­ ed that he is on the board of the “Welcome Home for the Blind” in Grand Rapids and that the home needs to be bener publicized. They have recently found some blind people who could benefit from the home and are not even by Catherine Luca* aware of its existence. The home now hu a new director, is making some improvements and changes and at present has a vacancy or two. Stone also talked about the program of the District 11-C-l governor this year. He plans to communicate, educate and motivate with Lions and the public in order to promote Lionism in his district. Slone mentioned several ongoing Lions projects in Western Michigan, including the Welcome Home for the Blind, Leader Dog training and place­ ment. Michigan Eye Bank. Sight-Mobile, scholarships and eye glasses for school children. Tom Niethamer showed slides of his and Doris’ recent five-week trip to Alaska. Tom also mentioned that this week was the 41 st an­ niversary of the founding of the Woodland Lions Club. Tom is a charter member. The Evangelism Weekend at Lakewood United Methodist Church held Friday, Satur­ day and Sunday included five meals and six sermons or lectures by Dr. Steve Harper from Asbury Seminary ip Kentucky. The Friday night potluck dinner and service and the Saturday night pantake supper and service were each attended by around 60 people. The Saturday men’s breakfast and Women’s lun­ cheon were each attended by 18. Another potluck dinner was field Sunday at noon after the Sunday morning service and Sunday School. Dr. Harper was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Flessner during his stay in Woodland. Among those relatives who came to Woodland for the funeral of Stuart Kussmaul on Monday were his daughter, Margene Gun­ ther and her husband, Charles, and Amy Gun­ ther from Kalamazoo; Janae and Martin Niecko of Portage and their sons. Stuart who is a student at U. of M. and who delivered a eulogy to his great-grandfather, and Stephan; Suann and Gordon Squires and daughter. Jen­ nifer, from Plainwell; Pamala and Thomas Hamilton and sons Aaron and Jason from Richland; R.J. and Catherine Kussmaul,, An­ drew Kussmaul and wife, Bonnie 'and Kimberly Kussmaul, all from Lansing; Jaynie Kussmaul from Manhattan Beach, Calif., where she returned on Tuesday; and Virginia Kussmaul Watson firm Grand Ledge. Richard and Mildred Brodbeck were married 54 years on Nov. 1. They plan to celebrate the anniversary later in the month. This weekend, on Nov. 5, the Woodland United Methodist Church Women will hold their bazaar at the church. This bazaar is the only one held in the village of Woodland and is always a big event on the autumn calendar. It includes coffee and cakes all morning and a luncheon, crafts, books and bake sale. vote for the REPUBLICAN TEAM NOV. 8 Deb Lukasiewicz DKMOCRAT for Baltimore Township Clerk • B.S. in Horticulture from M.S.U. • Currently pursuing certificate in computer applications & accounting • Co-owner Millbrook Farm & Nursery • Past manager of small retail business • Secretary for a Michigan non-profit grower organization 1985-88 and Member of Board of Directors • Received Service Achievement Award Oct. 1988 from MNGA for secretarial services Active Concern for Community ■ Charter member of Hastings Farmers Market Steering Committee 1982-83 • Assistant Market Master & Co-operator on Hastings Farmers Market 1983-84 • Volunteer worker for Barry Co. C.A.A. Food Distribution Program 1986-88 • St. Rose of Lima Guild & Altar Society Secretary 1985-86; Board Chairmanl986-88; There are CHOICES to make on November 8 — Please VOTE Pud for t>y Committee to Elect Deborah V Luxasiewicz. 521 W Sager Rd„ Haitlng* Also support these Republicans who are unopposed: • Juanita Yarger - Treasurer . James King - Surveyor • Rave wood • Sheriff . Dale Crowley — Prosecuting Attorney • Robert Shaffer far Drain commissioner ...and these County Commission Candidates: • • • • • Marjorie Radant — 1st District commissioner Robert Wenger — 2nd District commissioner Orvln Moore — 4th District commissioner Ted Mcxeivey — sth District Commissioner Rae Hoare — 7th District Commissioner “A tradition of leadership and integrity from the Courthouse to the White House." Paid for by Barry County Republican Party, P.O. Box 22, Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 3. 1988 From Time to Time... by—Esther Walton ‘Business as usual’ in the year 1877 Hastings and Barry County in 1887 as recorded in the Hastings Banner files for that year by M.L. Cook, written Nov. 18. 1948: The year 1877 brought few outstanding events to Haslings and Barry County. Things moved on in the usual way, generally speak­ ing. Grain and crops were large and prices for them were higher than in the previous year. Prices for other produce were about the same as in 1876. Folks realized that money seemed scarce and not easy to gel. Compared with the years Hon. H. G. Goodyear built a new picket fence in 1877. immediately following the Civil War. prices for all commodities were much lower. People did not seem to understand the reason, which was this: During the war. when it was impossible to get gold and silver enoughs pay the govern­ ment expenses, it issued greenbacks, which were government notes, payable in coin. Because the government /did not have the metal money, it issued large sums of green­ back notes, bfit could nc# redeem them in coin, so the greenback depreciated in value compared with gold, and at one time a green­ back dollar was worth about 35 cents in gold. Prices of all commodities, measured in greenback dollars, increased more or less as the paper currency decreased in value. That was the time when most of the nice farm homes and bams were built in our rural area, for labor and building materials did not go up as rapidly as did wheal. It did not seem wise or honest for the government to keep on issuing greenback pro­ mises to pay, with no provisions to redeem that promise. So Congress provided that, rs rapidly as possible, the treasury would destroy such notes when received in Washington and would not issue new paper money. The idea was to issue paper cer­ tificates with actual coin in the treasury for each certificate. It was also voted that the government accumulate enough gold to retire all the greenbacks. As a result of this policy, the amount of cur­ rency in circulation was rapidly decreasing, making money scarce and hard to get. The people became aroused over the situation and demanded that the greenbacks then in circula­ tion, about S350.000.000. as the writer (M. L. Cook) remembers it, be reissued by the government and kept in circulation. Congress so voted, and provided that the government keep enough gold in this treasury so these notes could be redeemed in gold if desired. This process of making good the govern­ ment promise to pay in gold was in progress in 1877. All through the year, the Banner gave each week in its local column the market value of a gold dollar expressed in greenback money and the market value of a greenback dollar expressed in gold. At the beginning of lhe year the greenback value of a gold dollar was $1.09 and the gold value of a greenback dollar was 91 cents. At the end of the year gold was quoted at SI.02 3/4 in greenbacks and the greenback dollar compared with gold was 97 1/4 cents. No doubt public demand retained green­ backs in circulation. Bank notes, also gold and silver certificates, were other forms of paper currency. The agitation over the greenback currency led to the formation of a political party known as the Greenbacks, who demanded that the government issue greenback currency only in such amounts seemed necessary. That party had a presidential candidate in 1876 and 1880. ft was strong enough to elect 15 of the 18 supervisors in the county in lhe spring of 1878 and elected some of the county officers. But they did not last long. They did. by fu­ sion with Democrats, carry the county in 1884, but that was the end of the Greenbacks. The county was carried by lhe Republicans in 1886. and the party has been successful here ever since. The Banner of May 2. 1886, stated that the market price for eggs was eight cents per dozen, and butter (real butter, not Oleo) was 15 cents per pound. On the same date this year (in 1948) the prices were six times greater. Many must have had some chilly weather that year. The Banner of May 2 said: ,,Ice this morning." That issue also warned baseball players that arrest would follow if they did not quit play­ ing that game on the court house lawn. ■ That paper also mentioned the very impor­ tant fact that Hon. H.A. Goodyear had built a new picket fence on the south and east sides of his residence at the comer of Broadway and Court. The Good Templars had a large member­ ship here. The Banner of May 9 gave a list of the newly-elected officers. Henry Bailey was Worthy Chief Templer; Mrs. Benjamin R. Rose, Worthy Vice Templar; and secretary was Irving Cressey. The May 16, 1877, Banner chronicled the fact that boys were going barefoot and wear­ ing straw hats — sure signs of warm weather. F very issue of the Banner in 1877 mention­ ed the large attendance at week-day or Sunday temperance meetings held here, under the RE-ELECT DAVE WOOD Sheriff ■4 Years as Sheriff • Assoc. Degree in Law Enforcement • F.B.I. National Academy Graduate • Liberty Bell recipient • Outstanding Young Law Enforcement Officer Award Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Dave Wood Sheriff, P.O. Box 385, Hastings, Ml 49058 NORVAL THALER Houses in the early days had fences to keep other peoples animals off their lawns and gardens. auspices of the Red Ribbon organization, Rapids. The local talent will be Mrs. Belle known as the "Hastings Reform Club." Hendershott. Miss Carrie Goodyear. Miss There were Red Ribbon clubs in every Mae Barlow. Mrs. Ella Galloway, and Julius township in the county. Russell. "Another benefit of the temperance move­ In 1877 the welfare work in this county did ment in this city is the decreased use of tobac­ not call for much cash. The Banner of Oct. co," said the Banner of May 23. 1877. 16. 1877. reported an average of 17 inmates The city government has started the remov­ in lhe county home during the year and that ing of bodies from the old cemetery (where 104 persons outside the home received aid. the junior high school is now) to the new The total amount raised by tax for that aid was cemetery, on the north side of the river. only $3,000. and the county poor board ex­ The Banner of May 30, 1877. reported pected to get through lb78 with a tax levy of "two frosts so far this week.” only $3,500. There was some difference bet­ That Banner also urged its readers to attend ween those years and the present cost of the concert in Union Hall, the proceeds of welfare work in Barry County, which costs which were to be given to Rev. Fletcher, the national and state government and this pastor of the Presbyterian Church. Union Hall county thousands of more dollars. was the third floor of the building, which sits ' There was a terrible tragedy at Quimby on the south-west comer of Jefferson and Saturday night when Mrs. M.E. Ecklee was State Street. ..shot and killed by her insane son, George, Tbe next issue recorded the startling fact ' who later that night committed suicide by that Dr. Drake has built a new fence around shooting himself. George had been committed his residence property, comer of Jefferson to the Kalamazoo asylum, but his condition and Grand. had improved so much that he was permitted The same issue stated that "Wm. P. Hicks to return to his home. According to a letter and 97 others have petitioned the common found by authorities, he also had planned to council asking that cows be prohibited from kill a neighbor, but fortunately did not roaming at large on our public streets." This succeed. was a hotly debated issue, with some favoring Banner of Nov. 7. 1877: Three young personal freedom for the owners to let their Hastings hunters went out in search of big cows, claiming the cows had a right to roam game. They mistook a flock of tame turkeys, wherever they wished. On the opposite side they saw in the woods, for wild birds. Each was everyone else who didn’t want their per­ one fired into the flock, and three of the turks sonal property destroyed by somebody else’s breathed their last. The hunters made a cash cows. The ladies objected to lhe odors left settlement with the owner of the flock, but after the cows had recycled their food. The were not so proud of the results of their game free roaming of animals was the reason most r killing. people fenced their own yards. The same issue of the paper said that the ci­ ty council had passed an ordinance prohibiting gambling and fighting in the saloons of Hastings. Dr. Wm. Upjohn was commended for building a new sidewalk in front of his home on Broadway. The Banner'bf June 13 stated that the board ■ of education offered Prof. Dickie $1.050 if he ’ would continue as school superintendent for another year. That was a cut of $150. He declined and was chosen professor of mathematics at Albion college. The board also reduced the salaries of all other teachers by 10 percent. Prof. Dickie was Hastings' first superintendent of schools. The first graduating class of Hastings High School consisted of five persons, Miss Belle Thorp, Charles W. Jones, Charles G. Curtis. Wm. Sweezy and M.L. Cook. The com­ mencement exercises were held in Union Hall, which was packed to its limits. Each of the graduates delivered an oration, which must have added much to the wisdom of the community. Tbe paper duly printed each oration. The business cards listed in the Banner showed that Hastings had 11 lawyers in 1877. A large amount, nearly all of the county lawyers, had offices in Hastings to be near the courthouse. Freddie VanVleck. 12 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Irving VanVleck of this city, did a very brave act, and undoubtedly saved a human life. Freddie and two other boys were playing in the street Saturday, when they saw a run-away pair of oxen coming toward them. His two companions made for safety for themselves. However. Fred heard, but could not see, someone calling, "Stop these oxen! Stop these oxen!" He acted quickly, picking up a half dozen good-sized stones in the road, he stood in the middle of the roadway. When the oxen came near enough, he hurled a good-sized stone, which hit one ox squarely on the nose; and it hurt, for that ox turned toward the roadside. Another well-directed stone hit the other ox between the eyes and dazed him so he started for the roadside too. More accurately thrown rocks followed; and the oxen slowed up and stopped by a picket fence. They did not at­ tempt to do any more running, apparently they knew when they had had enough. Then Fred investigated and found that the owner and driver of the yoke had his foot securely caught and held by a long log chain at the rear of the wagon, and he was being drag­ ged in the roadway, perfectly helpless. Fred helped him get loose. He was badly bruised, but not seriously hurt. He explained that he was about to start for home, and was behind the wagon, when the oxen became frightened and started to run. He was caught by the long log chain attached to the rear of lhe wagon, and was soon being dragged in the roadway. Fortunately the plucky lad stopped the animals soon after they started to run. The man was a Maple Grove farmer. The Banner is unable to learn his name, Fred's brave deed undoubtedly saved that man’s life. The Banner of Sept. 19. 1877. recorded the fact that when Frank Brodesser’s trial was begun in circuit court that the complaining witness, a well-known guzzler, did not appear and could not be found by the officers. So the case was dismissed. It is not hard to guess how and why that witness did not show up at the trial of that saloon keeper. A concert will be given in Union Hall, Oct. 12, for the benefit of the K. of P comet band. Paid There will be two musicians from Grand ENDORSES NANCY BOERSMA FOR BARRY COUNTY CLERK As Freeport Village Clerk for over 20 years, Irving Township Clerk for t years and Barry County Clerk these past 13 years, I feel I am uniquely qualified to endorse Nancy Boersma to succeed me as your next Barry County Clerk. There are things that a boss knows about a worker - how hard they work, how competently and with how much integrity. I AM GIVING NANCY BOERSMA MY UNQUALIFIED, UNRESTRICTED AND MOST ENTHUSIASTIC SUPPORT because I know what she has done on the job and what a tremendous contribution she has made these past 15 years. It costs money to train people — to get them up to speed on a job. Nan­ cy’s experience and already acquired knowledge is an extraordinary asset to the people of Barry County. I have not seen anyone else who can match her ability and there is no Guarantee that any other candidate can learn as much on the job to ever match NANCY'S LEVEL OF ANOWLEDGE, EXPERTISE AND AMJTY, HANDLING MATTOS EFFICIENTLY, ACCURATELY AND WITH THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF INTEGRITY as Nancy has demonstrated these past years. I think that NANCY BOERSMA has shown In the years she has worked for me to be the MOST CAPABLE, the MOST HONEST and the MOST QUALIFIED person to succeed me as YOUR NEXT BARRY COUNTY CLERK. And I should knowl Norval E. Thaler Retiring County Clerk VOTE FOR NANCY BOERSMA FOR COUNTY CLERK, TUES. NOV. 8 Paid for by the Committee to Elect Nancy Boersma County Clerk, 1946 Brookfield Dr.. Hastings, Ml 49058 commissioner Paui Kiel:I Represents the people of Orangeville ★ Hope ★ Baltimore: On November 8 * VOTE « to Keep * Paul Kiel on the Job Paul Kiel has spent a lifetime working for and with people. Paul’s experience has been Recognized statewide. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Michigan Credit Union League. Former Governor Milliken appointed Paul to the Occupational Safety Commission. Retired, Paul Kiel has worked tirelessly for us on the Barry County Board of Commissioners for the past 10 years. We support Paul Kiel. We know Paul Kiel. He’s one of us! Keep him on the job. 25 Years Serving Barry County Sheriff’s Department we Thank you for vour vote and continued Support Nov. sth VOTERS! • • • • • • • * Boyce Miller — Supervisor Elect Orangeville Twp. Wayne Miller — Supervisor Baltimore Twp. Lee Cook — Treasurer ■ Orangeville Twp. Darlene Harper — Clerk of Orangeville Twp. Fred Lewis — Trustee of Orangeville Twp. Danny Boulter — Trustee of Orangeville Twp. Dallas Pierce — Chairman of People’s Path Re-elect Paul Kiel for by the Committee to Elect Paul Kiel, 4327 Harmony, Shelbyville, Ml 49344. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 3, 1988 — Page 15 J/ The Hastings High School Attention Area Businesses! Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The Thelma Howe Is happy to give each child a sweet for their sacks. John Demming, dressed as a sailor, gets another treat to help him celebrate Halloween. The children gathefln the front of the dining hall for a group picture, and to let the seniors have a last glimpse of the imaginative costumes. HASTINGS BANNER con.948*8051 Drama Club PRESENTS... “Get Bill Shakespeare Off the Stage" by Joseph Robinette 8:00 p.m. • Nov. 18 & 19 HHS LECTURE HALL Tickets: Students and JMuJ Sr. Citizens ’2”; Adults ‘3°° "In the tradition of A CHORUS LINE... an audiences delight." to have our advertising representative call upon “Dinosaurs,” “Big Bad Wolves” and “Pumpkins” entertain at Thornapple Manor you to assist in your weekly ad message. i!'1' "■•■■Wtoh. VOTERS who consider the FACTS can believe in Pennock Hospital Preschoolers went to Thomappie Manor yesterday dressed In Halloween costumes to the delight of the seniors who gathered In the dining room. Here, the children arrive at Thor­ napple Manor and seem to enjoy the new experience as they prepare to parade so each costume could be seen by all. • NOTICE • HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Hastings Charter Township Meet­ ings will be held at the location 885 River Road. Phone 948-9690. Juanita A. Slocum, Township Clerk Phone 948-8662 CHRISTMAS IS A WRAP When You’re A Member Of Our Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING CO., Woodstock, ILL FOR BARRY COUNTY CLERK You can Believe these leaders Do “More and more today, the public asks of their public officials not just nice sounding generalities, but specific knowledge based on experience and proven ability in relevant skills. I respect both in Nancy Boersma. Nancy has a public record of accomplish­ ment and knows how the office functions. Every con­ tact 1 have had with Nancy Boersma in her official capacity leads me to believeshe will run the county clerk’s office not only well but superbly. That’s why I’m glad to join the many citizens from all parts of Barry County who support Nancy Boersma.” - MARY LOU GRAY Mayor, City of Hastings "We need Nancy Boersma to be our next County Clerk. We need her years of experience to ensure con­ tinuity of services in the Clerk’s office. We need her intelligence to handle all the new challenges pushed on to governmental offices. We need her wit that puts problems in their pro­ per perspective. Vote for Nancy for Barry County Clerk.” - ELSIE B. FURROW Retired Barry County Treasurer “I worked in the County Clerk’s office with Nan­ cy from the time she was hired in 1972 through 1985. During those years Nancy has always shown a great Interest and dedication, enthusiasm and dependability In her Job. 1 feel that she has the experience and knowledge to fulfill the many duties required of the County Clerk and she will continue to serve the public to the best of her ability.” - ARD1TH HART Retired Deputy County Clerk “Nancy Boersma is qualified by experience and diligence to be an excellent County Clerk.” - RICHARD N. LOUGHR1N Retired Probate Judge "In the thirteen plus years that I have served as County Clerk, Nancy has been a tower of strength to me. Her knowledge of all the many duties of the Clerk's office and her ability to handle any crisis situa­ tion has been invaluable. A vote for Nancy is a vote for efficiency and continuity in the office of the Coun­ ty Clerk." - NORVAL THALER Retiring County Clerk You Can Believe Nancy Is KNOW I 1 IH.1AB1 1 ... 15 Years of proven experience, ability, and faithful service establishes Nancy L. Boersma as the most distinctly qualified candidate for the County Clerk's ... 15 Years of dedication and enthusiasm for her work has earned Nancy the respect and trust of col­ leagues and patrons alike; position; ... IS Years of commitment to her job has prepared Nancy well to perform all the varied and complicated duties of the office; ... IS Years of familiarity and on-the-job experience assures Nancy’s qualification to effectively supervise the many duties of the County Clerk; And Believe Nancy is Banning a ■' Hedge to Voters; CLEAN CAMPAIGN ON A CLEAN RECORD/a^S:^^ ln addiHonSto°n W depu,V cleric for 1 s ,nt> reiid<nu giving. It's a smart move! Bational Bastings West State at Broadway MEMBER FDIC All Deposits insured up to $100,000.00 SAVE WEEKS Opportunity to and is the ... RECEIVE *1°° .. 50.......................................*50" PLUSINTEREST *2°° .. 50.................................... *100“ PLUSINTEREST *3°° .50.................................... *150M PLUSINTEREST *5°° .. 50....................................*250°’ PLUSINTEREST *10°°.. 50................ W PLUS INTEREST *20°° .. 50 . .’1000°° PLUS INTEREST <3 CLEAR CHOICE FOR BARRY COUNTY CLERK <1 NOV. 8 *'<>«•«■ vote «■<* rapport Noveaaber 8tb 'Ty.. . ■*!■ ■. to retain integrity in tbe County rf ( •) Cterk'e Office will be aincerely 1 ‘PPreciated. r I Paid for by the Committee to Elect Nancy L Boersma 4 County Clerk 1946 Brookfield Dr., Hastings, Michigan �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 3, 1988 Hastings Students of the Month named St. Rose principal Steve Youngs, student winner Sherry Anger, Diane Brighton. “The candidate on whom Republicans, Democrats and Independents agree — TOM EVELAND • • • • • 18 years trial experience in the Eaton-Barry Circuit Courts. Former Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Eaton County. Past President of the Eaton County Bar Association. Graduate University of Michigan Law School. Handled thousands of cases, ranging from divorce to criminal to civil. "I have known Tom Eveland for many years as a state trooper and now as sheriff. He has a thorough understanding of the law and would make an excellent Judge. All the law enforcment officers I know will feel confident with Tom as Judge. He has my vote." Ar| Ke|sey Eaton County Sheriff “I've known Tom as a practicing attorney and as a friend for many years. He Is a man of great personal integrity and an excellent trial lawyer. Tom Eveland has my vote!” Hon. Richard Robinson 16 years Elton-Barry Circuit Judge “Tom understands the law very well and I believe he will make a good Circuit Judge. I like the manner In which he deals with people. He listens well, always asks good questions and shows concern. I support Tom and I hope you wl" ,0° ” David O. Wood Northeostern winners (left to right) Tim Austin. Jay Mayo and Shasta Homing id toacner Ann Dohrvin 3 Barry County Sheriff Pleasantvlew Students of the Month: Tim Neason with Sarah McKinney, Kesha Ellison and Janet Foley. Here’s the hardest part of the Diet Center Please Vote November 8th (Non-Partisan Ballot) Tom Eveland Eaton-Barry for Circuit Judge ffUcbrlbrCornnui^loCfCt TanfrrUrKl OcintJudoo Ou,loll, UUMU DonMIl Zenmr. Find out how easily you can lose up to ’ ten pounds in two weelts. Call for a free consultation. Call or Stop by for Your Dietw Center’ The weight lossprofessionals. FREE 1615 S. Bedford Rd., M-37 No Obligation Consultation Call our Diet Center in Plainwell • 948-4033 • C 1‘NsltnCeianlnc Irttfr kxsrxx-isshcxti Next to Cappon s • 685-6881 • �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, Novembers, 1988 — Page 17 Hastings children in Headstart celebrate Halloween Many programs are.available for Hastings area youngsters where they can learn and have fun at the same time. One such program is Headstart which is now actively recruiting more children to till a new classroom. To celebrate Halloween, this group from Headstart dressed in costumes, listened to stories, and shared "goodies", Peggy Morris, a parent volunteer, reads a scary story to (from left, clockwise) Tonie Paige, Crystal Fagan, Jason Fisher, Matthew McKelvey and Ester Chaffee. Jessica Brownell, all dressed up as a M.S.U. cheerleader, drops one treat in each sack of her classmates. All the children who brought treats shared them with the others, so everyone has a goody bag. Legal Notices State «f MkMaaa NOTICE OF PUBLIC HCAINNG ON PROPOSED ZONMC AMENDMENTS IMtete Court muamoNMoncs DCCCAMB 1STATI F«* No. 88-20015-SE E»»ot* of NEVA W. LUCKEY. D*c*o**d. Social Security Number 364-20-2128. TO ALL INTERESTS) PERSONS: Your intocMt In th* oitat* may bo barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On December 1. 1988 al 9:30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom, Waiting*. Michigan, before. Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be hold on the petition of Thoma* W. Luckey requeuing that Thoma* W. Luckey, of 3301 Alt >19, >137, Dunedin. Florida. 34698. and Gregory D. Gracey of 826 Broodway. Dunedin. Florida 34698 be appointed co-per*onol representative* of the eitate of Neva W. Luckey, deceased, whp lived at 3301 Alt >19. >137. Ojwudter floekfa. 34498. ond who died April 6. 1968: and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated October 26. 1984 be admitted to It i* alto requested that the heir* at law of »ald deceased by determined. Creditor* are notified that copie* of oil claim* against the deceased must be presented, per­ sonalty or by moll, to both the personal represen­ tative and to the court on or before January 5, 19P9. Notice Is further given that the estate wilt then b* assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. October 26. 19M Richord J. Huteon (Pt 5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GH < FISHER 607 North Breodway Hastings. Michigan 49058 616/945-3495 THOMAS W. LUCKEY 3301 Alt >19, >137. Dunedin. Florida 34696 (11/3) Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/Zonlng Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing on November 28.1988 at 7:30 p.m. in thu Coun­ ty Commissioner's Room. County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. lhe following Sections of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, will be considered for amendment. A-5-88 ARTICLE VI Section 6.12-A-B.(4.) - (Add: r. As on accessory to the permitted use. temporary housing for elder­ ly. health impaired or otherwise disadvantaged Immediate family members.) Section 6.13 • AR - B.(4.) - (Add: x. As an ac­ cessory to a permitted use. temporary housing for elderly, health impaired or otherwise disadvantag­ ed immediate family members.) ARTICLE V|H Section 8.2 - Continuance of Use • (addition to Section.) ARTICLE IX A-6-88 Section 9.5 - A. Delete Section 9.5 • A. Amended th* section. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either ver­ bally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time ond place. The complete text of the proposed amendment* of the Borry County Zoning Ordinance are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan between lhe hours of 8:00 o.m. to 5:00 p.r i. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday through Friday. Please phone Linda Anderson, Barry Coun­ ty Planning Director at 948-4830 for further Information. Norval E. Thaler. Clerk Barry County (1)724) COOPERATION COMMUNICATION Together we can accomplish many good things. 3ra DIutFICX Ruttamt, Irvine * Hastlne* Twp. MIKE SMITH - YOUR COUNTY COMMISSIONER im0Cbshm> for a chance • • • • • • • 4-H Leader - Former Member Former President Barry County Holstein Assn. Former President Barry County MABC Former Secretary/Treasurer Barry County DHIA MSU Ag Tech Degree Member First United Methodist Church Young & Aggressive Endorsed by ... Barry county UAW-CAP 3rd District representation to the county board of com­ missioners has been denied to you. With your help, I will return representation to you along with a dedication to FAIR and equal treatment and consideration for each and every person. On Nov. 8th HELP ME TO HELP YOURSELF. VOTE MIKE SMITH YOUR COUNTY COMMISSIONER Paid for by Committee to Elect Mike Smith, 3271 E. Sager Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 The "Headstart kids of 1988" pose for a class picture. Sitting In front (from left) are Michael Morris, Crystal Fagan, Joni Paige, Jason Fisher, (se­ cond row) Latlsha Stander, Shauna Bradfield, Jessica Brownell, Amanda Hough, (third row) Ester Chaffee, MacKenzie Chaifee, James Mederlous, (standing) Aaron Snider, Danielle Brown, teacher Dawn Snider, holding Jessica Hayes, Amanda Duke, Andy Rice, Andy Miller and Matt McKelvey. To see If your child Is eligible to join a class, call Sue Bender at 945-4900 A WHOLE LOT OF POLITICIANS ARE SUPPORTING THE DEPUTY I A WHOLE LOT OF PEOPLE SUPPORT SHIRLEY DRAKE for our New County Clerk! SHIRLEY DRAKE is qualified! SHIRLEY DRAKE will keep Saturday hours! SHIRLEY DRAKE will retai n SHIRLEY DRAKE will let the jEggggMMfe feaAMWElI staff to serve at YOUR convenience! jO- PEOPLE back into their courthouse! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Successful Business Owner Family Farmer State and County 4-H Leader Secretary, Barry County Fair Board Former Treasurer, Fair Board 22 Years Production Credit Association The courage to do what is right! Integrity is the truth THE SOLUTION ... ELECT SHIRLEY DRAKE OUR NEW COUNTY CLERK! Leadership ... for a Change Paid for by the Shirley Drake Committee, 1510 Bachman Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 £ �tea*' Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 3, 1988 Northeastern School has new sign erected The future is at Northeastern Elementary. That’s what the new wooden sign in front of the school says. With his family. 11-year-old Cahro Englerth came up with the slogan "The Future is Here.” which now hangs below the school’s new. landscaped sign in front of the building. Englerth*s slogan was one of 81 submitted in the school-wide contest. A panel of eight staff members judged the slogans, which were not accompanied by names, to avoid any bias in the selection. The winning slogan and the winning student were announced in a recent special assembly. Some of lhe other slogans included “Learn­ ing for Life.” “Sharing, Caring. Learning.” “Friends Learning Together," “America’s Future Leaders.” "Minds in Progress,” “Where Kids Count," and "A Sound Beginn­ ing to a Bright Future.” Guest speakers at the assembly included retired teacher Barb Burkholder, current teacher Beih Stevens, PTO President Ron Thornton, Principal Dave Styf. Superinten­ dent Carl Schoessel and students Jeremy Shade and Julie Vos. The sign was made and donated by teacher Larry Ricco. Landscaping surrounding the sign was designed and completed by the Haslings Future Farmers of America chapter. The PTO donated $500 for the cost of the landscaping materials. The Northeastern youngsters were excited to find out who had the winning slogan. Principal Dave Styf reveals lhe winning slogan to the eager students, teachers and parents. I Jeremy Shade was one of two youngsters who addressed their peers at the assembly. / Cahro Englarth receives a $50 savings bond from Principal Dave Styf, with parents Ed and Pam Englerlh, and grandparents Gorden and Jean Englerth at his side. Mil TIME Superintendent Carl Schoessel told the youngsters about various signs in society. "The future is here" is the newest addition to the wooden sign at Northeastern. Shown here are (from left) Ron Thornton Northeastern PTO president, Principal Dave Styf, and Ed, Cahro and Pam Englerth, the slogan winners. Ob' J Current teacher Beth Stevens speaks to the students. Area births announced IT’S A GIRL Tim Farrah and Robin Schild of Hastings. Oct. 27. 9:59 a.m., 6 lbs., 3M ozs. James and Anita Fawcett of Woodland, Oct. 30, 12:57 a.m. 7 lbs.. 7 ozs. James and Cathy Cox of Woodland an­ nounce the birth of their daughter. Rachel Rose, on Thursday. Oct. 27. at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing. Grandparents are James, Sr. and Grctta Cox of Fouke. Arkansas and Mike and Joyce Wrubel of Woodland. Dennis Snowden and Charyl Brierly are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter. Jessica Leigh Brierly-Srowden. Born Sept. 21. at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, weighing 8 lbs.. 1 oz., and 19M inches long. IT’S A BOY Steve and Dawn Horton of Hastings an­ nounce the birth of a son. Bradley Lloyd, Monday, Oct. 31, 11:19 p.m. at Pennock Hospital. He weighed 8 lbs., 3 ozs. and was 22 inches long. Grandparents are Rhea Church of Hastings and Bob and June Bartz of Fowlerville. Great-grandparents are Lloyd and Illa Mae Horton of Fowlerville. He has two sisters, Jennifer and Kris. Charles Hoffman and Brenda Davis of Haslings, Oct. 22, 3:27 p.m.. 11 lbs. 13% ozs. I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 3, 1988 — Page 19 Kindergartners in Hastings use feet in segment on the senses Joe Dindledine leaves his footprints in history with help from teacher Cindy Bender and aide Dondra Kirkendall. Good Deal News Long finance waivers on tractors and combines Pay no interest until March 1, 1989, on John Deere 50 Series Tractors, from 105-to 190-hp. Purple paint was washed from the feet of David Ockerman by helper Penny Brooks. from teacher aide Dondra Kirkendall. If you let your fingers do the walking, then let your feet do the feeling. And that’s what the piggies, soles, arches and heels of a few dozen pairs of little feet did recently in Cindy Bender’s developmental kindergarten class at Northeastern Elemen­ tary School in Hastings. The texture walk was one of the final segmcgisjB Bender s mjn on ihr» five wny* Hie youngsters used their feet to explore77 -Pay^in interest unyi. 1.589 . use season on all new and used John Deere combines. FmantniK «uh»«M tu approver'. i.vfct Offer may be withdrawn M rcty Ivor. \, THORNAPPLE VALLEY the feel of sponges, hard macaroni, sand­ paper. cotton, marbles, packaging foam, paint, paper and waler. Each time the little feet stepped on a new material, the youngsters described the feel “squishy.” “soft," “’scratchy.” “’cold,” ““crunchy.” and a variety of other adjectives. Although the five senses unit has been part of Bender's teaching for many years, she said last year was the first year she did the texture walk. She said she had been hesitant to do the walk because of the mess it could make, but when last year's walk was mess-free and the children enjoyed it. she decided it would be a regular part of her program. The children stepped in a bowl of purple paint to cover the soles of their feet and then stepped on individual pieces of paper to preserve their footprints. Those footprints were cut out and pasted to the bottoms of their Halloween witches which hang in the hall. They all walked across one large piece of paper so the purple footprints of the morning and afternoon classes are on two long sheets Normally children that age don’t like to use finger paints because they don’t want to get messy. Bender said. But the day after her kindergarteners put their feet on all the dif­ ferent textures, they were talking mostly about dipping their toes in the squishy purple paint, she said. They also said they liked seeing the ‘“big people” — Principal Chris Warren, aide Don­ dra Kirkendall, and Bender — go through the walk. Along with the texture walk. Bender said the youngsters also have a “’feelie board" where several different materials are posted on a bulletin board, and. blindfolded, the youngsters reach into a box containing the same materials and try to match up the two. 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hastings f No one likes to be treated like a child. Even if they ana child. 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Kar­ pinski returned to the coaching ranks for the first time since 1979 and watched as his team non its first three games, suffered its only blowout at Marshall, then lose three ofits last four league contests by six points each game. On Tuesday. Karpinski talked about the pros and cons of his first back as head coach. Question: Taking into account the youth of your team, the strength of the Twin Valley, lhe pay-to-participate program, and your first year of coaching in eight years, were you satisfied with the way the season turned out? Karpinski: 1 think you’re never satisfied unless you win the state championship. But under the conditions we’re operating the athletic programs. I thought our kids played as hard as they could play in most of our games. We had a combination of youth and ex­ perience on our team and I guess I'm pleased with the performance of our players. Totally satisfied, well, 1 think our goal was to win the Twin Valley championship and we were not able to. We had three real tough ballgames that could have gone either way, but I’m hap­ py for our players. Question: Looking back now and assessing pay-to-participate, did it affect the team at all or would this year have been like any other? Karpinski: I don’t know, I think we had at one time 34 players on the team...we may have had more athletes out if we didn’t have pay-to-participate. I know in the spring I had about 43 kids sign up for varsity football and that many didn't come out beaiuse I think because of pay-io-participatc. Question: You had an awful young team this year with six sophomores and four seniors who didn't play last year. What kind of effect, if any. did that have on the team? Karpinski: I know offensively we'll have everyone back except two if everybody plays next year that played this year. Defensively I believe we have three that will be coming back. We had more of a senior team defen­ sively. Our secondary was seniors, our linebackers were juniors or seniors, and our line pretty much was junior and seniors. Question: Being so young, and I know you don't like to use youth as an excuse, did that realistically have something to do with losing three games by a single touchdown? Karpinski: I think in the tight ballgames, the close ballgames, experience pays off a lit­ tle more. Let's face it. when kids are inex­ perienced and young they have a tendency to make more mistakes than an experienced ballplayer. I'm not saying an experienced ballplayer won't make mistakes, but the inex­ perienced ballplayer is more likely to make mistakes. I hate to use any type of excuses for myself or for the players. I'll be the first to say that me being away from football since 1979 that I wasn't as sharp as some other coaches. Bui. you know, myself going in. I knew the kids because I watched them all the time, but there is a little difference in terms of placing them in exact positions and so forth. I think it was a learning experience for me in terms of getting to know the kids and where they would fit in best. So n was a combination of things. 1 don't think I did a great job of coaching or we would have won those three games. I enjoyed myself and I think overall, the players enjoyed themselves. If you just go by wins and losses we were moderately successful by having a winning season. But 1 think from lhe stand­ point of our kids playing together as a team, being unselfish, working together, I thought this was a great bunch of kids. We had no prima donnas, no fellows that thought they were stars, it was a close-knit group of men and I truly along with Marsh Evans and Ber­ nie Oom. enjoyed working with these kids. Question: What about the strength of the Twin Valley? You thought going in that the league champ would surely have one loss and maybe two. That wasn't the case as Harper Creek went 7-0. Did that surprise you? Karpinski: I was a little surprised. It's dif­ ficult to go through the league undefeated. I think the last one was probably 1979. the one I coached. Harper Creek probably had 3-4 games that were won in the fourth quarter, including our game. We had them 12-3 and they still won it. I'd say that was a characteristic of their team. On any given night Harper Creek could have lost. The top six teams in the league were very close. Questinn: Because you played so many sophomores and juniors, does that automatically mean expectations should be high for next season? Karpinski: I like our situation for next year. We've lost a few key seniors, no ques­ tion. But we have a lot of experienced people coming back. On offense we'll have to replace a guard and a tackle, and defensively we lost quite a few good players. Even losing one key player makes a dif­ ference sometimes. But l‘m happy with what coming back and what's coming up from the jayvee and freshmen teams. Question: Was returning to coaching as tough as you probably thought it would be? Karpinski: 1 think 1 forgot more than I remembered this year (laughing). As the season went along, a lol of things came to mind that I should have done that 1 used to do. Hastings coach Bill Karplnksi guided the Saxons to a 5-4 mark and fourth place Twin Valley finish. Saxon frosh blast Delton; finish season at 7-1 The young Saxon freshmen football team powered over Delton 34-14 last Thursday afternoon. Tadd Wattles bounced off tackles and bustl­ ed in for a 2O-yard touchdown to get the first points of the game Mark Peterson slanted in for the 2-point conversion. Delton's powerful tailback scored a touchdown a few minutes later. In the second quarter Tadd Wales followed his offensive line in for another touchdown. Saxon Ryan Nichols caught a long pass from Paul Rose and outran everyone into the endzone for the Saxon’s third touchdown of the half. Delton broke through the line for their se­ cond touchdown and 2-point conversion to make the score 20-14 at halftime. Hastings came roaring back in the second half to hold Delton scoreless while the Saxons piled up another 14 points. Tadd Wattles rac­ ed for 70 yards and his third touchdown in the middle of the third quarter. Mark Peterson took a pitch around the end for another 2-point conversion Tadd Wattles closed out the scoring by following his blockers into the endzonc for his fourth touchdown from 8 yards out. The Saxon defense held Delton in check for the entire second half. The young Saxons finished the football season with a fine 7-1 record. Shorts Several Hastings players are among the leaders in Twin Valley statistical catcgor.es. Prior to Tuesday's Hillsdale clas’t, Jackie Longstreet was seventh in scoring at 10.3 points per game. Carrie Can* was 14th at 7.4 points. Longstreet was also hitting 40.7 per­ cent of her field gods to rank 11th. KeDe Young ranked sixth in the league in field goal shooting at 44.8 percent (26-of-58). In free throw percentage, Hastings’ Melissa Bekon and Lyn Junes were tied for second at 71.4 percent. Carr was ninth at 63 percent. In assists. Katy Peterson ranked sixth at 2.8 per game while Longstreet was seventh at 2.4 Speaking of girls basketball, the Saxons wound up with only three girls on the court for lhe last 32 seconds of their 57-49 loss to Ionia last Thursday. Faced with only having seven players at the start of the game, the Sax­ ons lost two players on fouls to drop to five. Then with 1:38 Hastings lost another to drop to four players. The Saxons wound up playing the last 32 seconds with the fourth player foul­ ed out. Former Hastings three-sport star Mike Karpinski is enjoying an outstanding year for Hillsdale College. Karpinski's last second in­ terception clinched Hillsdale's win over . them Michigan last Saturday and the « .eat Lakes Conference championship. Ka p:.iski, only a sophomore, has started all eight of Hillsdale’s games at cornerback as well as holding for extra points and playing on the punt team. Hastings can't argue with the Twin Valley’s recent selections of Marshall's Jim Clement and Coldwater’s Andy Schorfhaar to the first and second team quarterback positions. Both burned the Saxons badly with Clement hitting I0-of-I6 passes for 165 yards while rushing for 141 more yards on 23 carries. Schorfhaar completed 10 passes for 111 yards. Is the Twin Valley really a tough football conference this fall? League teams went only 8-8 in non-conference games this fall. Hastings as well as Harper Creek and Mar­ shall were the only teams to win both its non­ league games. Morley Fraser, former Albion College football and baseball coach, will be the guest speaker at the Hastings football banquet Mon­ day night. Fraser, whose Albion teams won 11 MIAA titles, averages over 200 speaking engagements a year. Hastings’ Kelle Young (54) tries to get a shot off in the Saxons’ 48-21 win over Hillsdale. The Saxons are now 7-8 overall. > Jim Lenz and Jack Hobert: Saxons named to first team all-Twin Valley squad. Saxon jayvee gridders even record with win Hastings’ jayvee football team evened its record at 4-4-1 last Friday with a 16-6 win over Delton. The Saxons erased a 6-0 deficit in the se­ cond quarter on a 35-yard pass from Jeremy Horan to Brad Warner. Horan ran for the twopoint conversion. Hastings added an insurance score in the fourth quarter on a two-yard run by Tom Ward with seven minutes left. The win left Hastings coach Jeff Simpson happy with a 4-4-1 season. “I feel very good about the season,” he said. "We made some big improvements. "We put together a total team effort, both offensively and defensively, against Delton." Pay-to-participate fee deadlines set The Hastings Area School System is an­ nouncing deadline dates for "pay-toparticipate'* fees for the winter sports season. All fees are due bn or before the first day of practice, which for wrestling is Nov. 21, and Nov. 14 for all other high school winter sports. For middle school winter sports, the fees will be due on or before Nov. 11 for wrestling, basketball and cheerleading, and on Feb. 13 for volleyball. All fees are to be turned in to the school offices. Application forms for financial assistance, which follow the United States Department of Agriculture*e guidelines for free and reduced price lunches, are available from school of­ fices, and must be submitted to the school of­ fice on or before Nov. 7 (high school) or Nov. 11 (middle school) in order to. receive consideration. Jayvee eagers drop 25-44 decision Hastings lost to Hillsdale 25-24 in a junior varsity basketball game Tuesday night. The loss dropped the Saxons to 3-12 overall and 3-7 in the league. Jenny Lumbert had seven points to lead Hastings while Jennifer McKeough added six points and 10 rebounds. Cindy Purgiel led the rebounders with 11. Two Saxons in first-team all-league defensive team Junior Jim Lenz and punter Jack Hobert were Hastings’ only representatives on the All-Twin Valley football first team announced Tuesday by league coaches. Five Saxons were named to the second team including running back Jamie Murphy, center Chase Young and guard Tim Cnittenden on offense and b^k Dave Fouty and lineman Chad Murphy on defense. In addition, four Hastings players were named honorable mention: Gabe Griffin. Brian Turnbull, Brian Wolfenbarger and Scott Hubbert. League champion Harper Creek and runnerup Marshall dominated the team, placing nine players on the offensive and defensive first teams. Heading the offense were Marshall's Jim Clement at quarterback, running backs Kevin Stansbery of Harper Creek, Neil Beckhusen Lester qualifies for state cross country meet The Hastings girl’s cross country team finished 13th place out of 18 teams tn the Class B Regional in Grand Rapids Satuiday. Heidi Herron led the team coming in 37th (22:07). Lynn Barcroft was 50th (22:42) followed by: Candi Sarver. 60th (23:11). Melinda Hare 91st and Kim Stevens 95th. The boy’s cross country team was 16th out of 21 teams. Leading the Saxons were Marc Lester. 20th (17:44). Rob Stroh, 59th (18:33). Steve Waldron 82nd (18:57). Chris Patten. 92nd (19:06). Andy Woodliff, 94th (19:08). Marc Lester qualified to run in the state finals this weekend by finishing in the top 20 runners. Hastings alumni cage game Nov. 25 Any former Hastings basketball players in­ terested in playing in an alumni game should contact Dennis O'Mara at 948-8625 or 429 S. Park Street. Hastings. The game(s) will be played Nov. 25. of Coldwater and Chad Watts of Albion. The receivers were Mark Abbott of Mar­ shall and Crispus Powell of Albion while the line consisted of center Craig Braun of Harper Creek, guards Steve Lauer of Albion and Nick VanWhy of Coldwater, and tackles Chris Lindsey of Marshall and Matt Schmid of Lake view. Defensively, the secondary consisted of Stansbery, Chris Crow of Marshall and Mike O'Meara of Hillsdale. The linebackers were Jason Loukides of Albion, Steve Garrett of Lakeview and Torrell Humphries of Harper Creek. The linemen were Lenz, Brian Cornell of Lakeview, and Robert Hostcttler of Sturgis while the ends were Chuck Feltner of Mar­ shall and Rich Foster of Coldwater. Hobert was the punter while Charley Shockey of Marshall was the kicker. Record now 7-8 Saxons sputter but still knock off Hillsdale 48-24 Winning ugly is still winning. Despite some woeful shooting, Hastings us­ ed a tight defense to knock off Hillsdale 48-24 Tuesday night. The Saxons hit only 29.5 percent (18-of-61) of their field goals, but held Hillsdale — winless in the league — to only six field goals, one in the first half. The Saxons connected on only two of their first 13 shots and were 9-of-31 at the half. Hastings broke a 5-5 first quarter win with a 15-3 spurt in the second period to lead 20-8 at the half. Jackie Longstreet and Carrie Caneach tossed in si« points in the period. Hastings wrapped up the game with an 11-5 third quarter advantage. "Good solid defense and even poorer shooting by aided the win," said Hastings coach Ernie Strong. Carr and Longstreet both scored 12 points to lead Haslings. Kelle Young had 10 points / and 11 rebounds while Carr added nine re­ bounds. Katy Peterson contributed four steals, three assists and five points. The win, the team's third in four games, ups Hastings to 7-8 overall and 6-1 in the Twin Valley. The schedule gets tougher with Hastings hosting stale-rated Marshall on Nov. 3 while hitting the road to Coldwater on Nov. 8. • Bowling results Thursday A.M. Quest Marks 28; Thomappie Manor 26; Kloostermans 23; Slow Pokes 22; Bosleys 22; Hummers 21; Kreative Komers 19; Nor­ thland Apt. 18%; Nash Locker 16%; Varneys 16%; Stardusters 16; Kaiser Seed 15; Barlows Florist 13; Leftovers 12; Silk Screen 11%; Weltons 9. Good Games - N. Hummel 171; O. Gillons 202; K. Forman 189; K. Mizer 138; L. Gleckler 155; S. Brimmer 150; P. Hamilton 166: M. Reese 136; C. Miles 136; S. Knickerbocker 152; C. Biggs 141; G. Scobey 152; A. Allen 158; J. McKeough 170; S. Nolan 148; L. Johnson 149; M. Dull 154; P. Godbey 155. High Series and Games - M. Atkinson 187-521; F. Ruthruff 209-519; C. Benner 156-443; S. Peake 150-433; M. Brimmer 164457; B. Johnson 174454; C. Rose 123-'”1. D. Hammond 122-346. Monday Mixers Michelob 21 %-10%; ‘Pioneer Apartments 21-7; Deweys Auto Body 19-13; Miller Real Estate 18-14; Hastings Bowl 18-14; Andrus of Hastings 17-15; ‘Cinder Drugs 16-12; •Superior Seafoods 16-12; Girrbachs 15-17; Hastings Flower Shop 14-18; Miller Carpet 13%-18%; Sir N Her 13-19; ‘Hastings Bowl & Lounge 13-15; ‘Friends 11-17; ‘Music Center 11-17; Burger King 7-25. •Make-Up Games. High Game and High Series - M. Nystrom 165; M. Bennett 185; R. Perry 171; L. Perry 160; E. Ulrich 178; M. Garrett 168; B. Hathaway 186-525: S. Merrill 173; S. Wilt 191-509; H. Hewitt 181; F. Schneider 167; L. Ruthruff 147; C. Lamie 149; M. Wieland 166; D. Burghdoff 141. M Kill 219; L. Kelley 157; H. Service 163; F. Girrbach 184. Thursday Angels Outward Appearance 26-10; Stefanos 24%-lI%; McDonalds II 23-13; Clays Din­ ner Bell 18-18; Hastings Bowl 13%-22%; Gcukes Market 13-23; McDonalds I 13-23; Hickory Inn 13-11. Good Games and Series - S Rose 177; M. Morgan 143; K. Hayward 141; A. Snyder 1571411; B. Cantrell 160459; V. Haas 172499; M. Morgan 126; F. Marcum 169; J. Joseph 171; C. Williams 144; L. Tilley 173; C. Burpee 174; L. Aspinal 166469; N. McDonald 152; C. Moore 162459; K. Lan­ caster 139; C. Cuddahce 157. SPORTS ...continued on next page! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 3, 1988 — Page 21 Legal Notice under the direction of tho Chief of Police. Yeas: AH. Absent: One. Carried. Public Hearing held on Ordinance 6213. An OrJ- — . increase interest on Special Assess- railroad right of way os part of a private access road to proposed homesite*, not be granted a* recommended by the Properly Committee, ond that the existing easement be used at this time. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by While, supported by Wolton that the estimate of S4.725.5O from Amar Roofing for repair of tho Library Roof be approved and fund* to come from the Contingency, with proper budget adjust­ ment to the General Fund budget City Hall ond Grounds 6101-265-931.20. Yeas: Miller. Wolton. White. Campbell, Cusack. Nays: Spencer. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Mayor Pro-Tern Josperse stated that tho matter concerning pittbulls is to bo worked on with the Ci­ ty Attorney and will hove something by the ond of October to report. Also that the matter concornng the Cable TV I* still being pursued. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the matter concerning tho Art* Council to rent, lease or tublet tho Art* Council Building. I* prohibited under the present ordinance and It I* the recom­ mendation of the Porks Committee to stay with tho present ordinance and not allow it. A letter to be sent to tho Arts Council outlining agreement with them. Yea*: All. Abiont: Ono. Carried. Moved by Compboll, supported by White thot tho resolution to MERS (Michigan Employee* Retirement System) reducing tho Fire Department* contribution level to “O" per tho now Fire Con­ tract* effoclvo July 1. 1988 bo adopted. Yoos: Cusock, Campbell, White. Wolton, Spencer. Miller. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Walton that tho bld* presented by the Fire Chief for a new suburban from : Blonkonstoln 111,486.00 with trade In; Andrus Bl 1,673.00 with trade in; Self ft Son* Bl0.900.00 with trade in; Good GMC S13,170.00 with trade In; Classic Chev. 810.989.00 with trade in; Borger Chev. 812.634.45 with trade In. bo awarded to Self ft Son* for 810.900 with trade In and no ad* for bld* be taken for used vehi­ cle without trade In. Yeas: All; Noys: Spencer. Ab­ sent: Ono. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Spencer that the police report for August bo received and placed on tile. Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. Chief Fumls* reported on an update on tho drug case* and stated that there wm one more case to bo tried and they will bo all done. Update on Con­ trol Dispatch. It will bo mid November before they are squared away with the security company on moving alarms. State St. update on youth*. Two citations hod ben Issued, ond thing* ore going well. Moved by Cusock, supported by Sponcor that tho Building Inspectors report for September bo received ond placed on filo. Yeas: All. Absent: jed City Attorney Fisher s.ated that ho had talked with tho City Assessor today and one tax appeal hod boon resolved II council wanted to go Into closed session to discus* It or he would bring It back to the next meeting. It was agreed ho would bring it bock to the next meeting. Moved by Compboll, supported by Walton that the matter concerning tho Bliss option go to tho property committee and Joe Rahn to report bock. Yom: Ail. Absent: Ono. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Campbell that tho letter from the Department of Commerce doted September 16. 1988, stating that tho CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) program could be used for an Incubator project, and that they will continue to pursue tho grant, bo received and placed on rile. Yom: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by White, that the City up with their share of a matching grant orasnerne »w ee oaopiea os reoa. Cotton, Spencer, CwT>td. . . , . .tutad rhm rh, Spatial >«*• Downtown Fortin* OlalrM wm nsody.and he would be giving them to the Director of Fytollc Services to prepare the Assess­ ment Rolls for tho next mooting. Moved by White, supported by Walton that tho from Forest Shores Corporation, gill $3,300 for d feasibility study on the Incubator pro­ through tho JEDC, from the contingency fund should tho project go through in the amount of ,IJ50 (Clrv JS0 Counr, „ Jtoc lnklnd *i.000o*ual. I3.S00) numb. Voo,; Wohon.WMrt. -------- ■- Nays: .. ----------------------. .. Mayor Cusack. Miller, Spencer, Campbell. ProTem votes Yeo. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusock to ad­ journ at 1:30 p.m. Rood ond approved: COMMON COUNCIL September 26. 1908 Common Council mol In Regular Session on Mon­ day. Sept. 2A. ,9®0 in ’he City Council Chamber* Hastings. Michigan at 7:30 p.m. Mayor ProTem Dave Jospotse presiding. Present at roll coll wore member*: Miller. Spencer, Walton. White. Campbell. Cusock. Moved by Miller. »upportod by Walton that the excuse of Councilman Fuhr bo approved. Yeos: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that tho minute* of the September 12. mooting be approv­ ed a* rood and signed by ths Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. Invoice* read: Self Insured Risk $1,000.00, Ovorhead Door Co. Kalamaioo $1.264.00: Contrac­ tors Rental Corp. S3.500.00: Williams A Work* SI.23ft.06. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the above Invoice* be approved read. Yeos: Cusack, Campbell. White. Wolton. Spencer, Miller. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Walton that the Invoice from Britten Concrete In the amount of $5,718.10 be approved with S2.631.95 to come from the Contingency Fund for sidewalk at the rollrood trestle, with a budget adjustment to »4W-69e-818 Railroad Trestle Project. Yeos: Miller. Spsncor. Walton. White, Campbell, Cusock. Ab­ sent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusock, that the letter from MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) be received and filed for the Teddy Bear Campaign, and tho Mayor write a letter In support of MADO. Chief of Police Furnlss stated that the Ci­ ty Police and other law enforcement agencies also Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by White that the letter from the Department of Commerce dated September 19, 1988, on the Clinton Street project M0017, stating that the application hod been isoshrs rf and accepted for review In accordance with the 1988 Michigan Community Development Nock Grant Program, be received and placed on Hie. This letter is not a commitment by the State to approve the application. Yom: Ail. Absent: Ono. CarriedMoved by Spencer, supported by Walton that tho Isttof dated September 19, from Rutland Charter Township concerning sewer services in tho Township be refotrod to tho Water ond Sower Committee. Councilman Miller stoped a mooting would bo held Thursday, October 13, at 7:00 p.m. In the.Director of Public Services office for tho Water and Sower Committee. Mayor and City Attemoy. City Clerk to send a memo advising mlttoo would contact them after the meeting. Yem: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the letter from tha Hosting* Area Chamber of Com­ merce and Mp Summerfest Committee concerning the Vendors Ordinance bo referred to the Or­ dinance Committee. Yom: AH. Absent: One. Carried. • letter fcwti Llftoo DeWitt requesting perwtisston to use AMchigon Avenue between Bond otto Clinton ond Clinton between Michigan ond Goodyear for the praposod route for the St. Jude's tike-A-Thon scheduled for October 22, and o rain date of Oc> _ » Cuumllmm Sharon Vickery. City Clork | VOTE "Y1S" on PROPOSAL A! s And and Tax Funded J: :< Medicaid Abortions !: WHY? READ THE FACTS! ■ K MCT1 M Stats* hm stopped using tax dollar* to pay for Modi- ' * , ( cald abortton*. Don't you think It's time Michigan did too? ) * ' I PACTS Stopping th* us* of tax dollar* for abortion* dooa not deny ’ * . | abortion* to poor woman. According to tho Centers for J • ,j ,j Dlsaase Control, 80% of these women will still obtain abor- ) > tlon* ualng private fund*. j. J MKTS Stopping th* ua* of tax dollar* for abortion* dos* not causa ) > ( . J J welfare eoat* to ria*. Mor* than 75% of Medicaid raclplanta j . are on It las* than 3 years. j, ‘ r PACT • Abortion ha* become e form of birth control. Many women j . < C , ( , » < c , » , ■" 't '5 admit they have done nothing to avoid pregnancy. A large » „ group of them are coming In for their 2nd, 3rd, 4th free abor-'' tlon. Isn't It time to atop this eort ol abuse of our tax * ’ dollars? According to congressional testimony lesa than J > 2% are actually caused bv rape or Incest. J. MCT■ The vast majority ol etat* legislator* are In favor of Pro- J • poaal A. In the past 10 yea" •hay have voted In favor of j . ending tax funded abortlo. 17 times, only to come against « , the Governor's veto. Th1', majority will be voting "Yea" to , J’ Propose! A November 8th, will you? MCTB Six million tex dollar* a year are used to fund 18,000,, • » Medicaid abortions. Wouldn't you rather use the $6 million * < ( * year for more positive and humane usee that can benefit .r the whole community? 1• J• * HMD MNWML A MYOUR BALLOT ft VO?I "YIT'L TO VOTBMFAVOR OF TRftFROFOUlPUNCH TO TK WOfTOV **YP**. PROBOULA YES NO COMMON COUNCIL COMMON COUNCIL October 11. 1988 October 24. 1988 Common Council met In Regular Session on Mon­ Common Council met in regular session on Mon­ day. October 11, 1988 In lhe City Council day. October 24. 1988. in the City Council Chamber*. Hastings, Michigan at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Chamber*. Hastings, Michigan at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding. Mary Lou Gray presiding. Present at roll call were members: Josperse. Present at roll call were members: Miller. Miller, Spencer, Wolton. White. Campbell, Cusack. Spencer. White. Campbell, Cusack. Fuhr. Fuhr. Josperse. Moved by Josperse. supported by White that lhe Moved by Campbell, supported by Fuhr, that the minute* of the September 26, meeting be approv­ excuse of Esther Walton be approved os read. ed os read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the Invoices read: General Alum $1,982.29; East Jor­ minutes of the October 11. meeting be approved dan Iron Work* $2,260.00; Amor Roofing (Lib.) a* rood and signed by the Mayor ond City Clerk. $4,725.00. Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Fisher $1,124.50; Yoos: All. Absent: One. Carried. K 8 D Ind. $4,350.50: Safety Sea Wall $1,400.00: Invoice* road: Meadowbrook In*. SI.123.00; Britten Concrete $4,488.00; Britten Concrete Yerington Const. $5,313.75; Zimmerman Point $5,977.80. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusack Contractor* $7,593.62; International Sales ft Serv. that the above invoices be approved as read. 81.585.00: Wolverln Paving $16,999.84. Yeas: Fuhr. Cusack. Campbell. White, Walton, Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusock. that tho Spencer, Miller, Josperse. Absent: None. Carried. above Inovlce* by approved a road. Yeas: Moved by Cusock. supported by Miller, that the Josperse, Fuhr, Cusack, Campbell, White, letter doted October 3, from LaVerne BeBeau, of Spencer. Miller. Absent: Walton. Carried. Hastings High School, requesting permission to Moved by Josperse, supported by Miller that the have homecoming parade on October 14. at 6:00 Invitation from tho Barry County Futurlng for p.m. through the downtown area be granted under Thursday. October 27, al 7:30 p.m. In the Hasting* the direction of the Chief of Police. Yeas: All. Ab­ High School Lecture Hall to examine the result* of sent: None. Carried. tho survey bo received ond placed on filo. Yeos: Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusock that All. Absent: Ono. Carried. the City Attorney be authorised to settle the pro­ Moved by Spencer, supported by Josperse that posed concent judgment between Hasting* Limited the estimated Downtown Parking Budget bo Partnership, (Hasting* Meadows) and the City of received ond a resolution to sot a public hearing to Hasting* a* presented for the year* 1987 and 1988. determine tho necessity of tho assessment district Yeas: Josperse, Miller. Walton, White, Campbell. for the Downtown Parking District be sot for Cusack, Fuhr. (Spencer absent from room). Ab­ November 14. at 7:30 p.m. Yeas: Miller, Spencer. sent: None. Carried. White. Campbell, Cusock. Fuhr, Jasporso. Absent: Moved by Miller, supported by Jasporso that tho Walton. Carried. letter dated September 15.1988 from the Michigan Moved by White, supported by Cusack, that tho Department of Transportation, offering tho pro­ recommendation of tho Property Committee that perty formerly tbe State Highway Garage on W. the City not purchase the old State Highway Woodlawn, to tho City, be referred to tho property Garage for $78,500 a* offered In letter of committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carrloa. September 15. 1988 by the Department of Councilman Spencer reported that tho Transportation, and tho City Clerk send a letter to downtown assessment project assessment roll* tho Deportment of Transporatlon. Yeas: All. Ab­ ore under way ond the Director of Public Service* sent: One. Carried. will bring a report In to the next meeting on costs. Moved by White, supported by Jasporso, that Director of Public Services. Michael Klovonlch the Property Committee recommended that the Ci­ reported that the Library boiler hod passed tho ty enter Into a six month option for $500 to pur­ pressure tost, so a new one will not be needed. chase the E.W. Bliss Canning Plant for $335,000, as The removal of asbestos I* oil that will be needed. part of EDC grant. Yeas: Jasporso, Fuhr, Cuttsock, Moved by Jasporso, supported.by Fuhr that tho Campbell, White, Spencer, Miller. Absent: Walton. Pfenning Commission minute* of October 3, be Carried. received and placed an filo. Yeas: AH. Absent: EDC director, Joo Rahn stated that at tho In­ None. Carried. cubator preview. 40-50 attended Including booths Councilman Miller stated that a meeting with by prospective tenants and that there are about the • Water and Sower Committee hod been four prospective tenant* interested in the building. scheduled for Thursday, Oct, 13, to discus* Rutland Moved by Fuhr, supported by White that Joo .. Township Sewer services. _. Rahn be designated a* the certifying officer to do Moved by Cusack, supported jby>'Campbell, that the environmental review on thio Incubator pro­ tho recommendation of the Flnonce Committee to ject. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. pay expense* for tho Mayor to attend, approx­ Councilman Jasporso reported that the commit­ imately five mooting* a yeor, on the Board of tee I* proceeding on dangerous dogs, and the Trustee* of th* Michigan Municipal League. Io cable TV service and will report at the second which she was appointed to fill a vacancy at the mooting in November. League Convention In Saginaw be approved. Yeos: Moved by Fuhr, supported by Campbell that tho Fuhr, Cusock, Campbell, White, Wolton, Miller, petitions for Curb and Gutter and Blacktop on Jaspers*. Nays: Sponcor; Absent: None. Carried. Nelson St. from Jefferson to Broadway be received Moved by Cusock, supported by Miller that tho and referred to tho Street Committee. Yeas: All. bld* submitted for now tax mops for th* Assessor* Absent: One. Carried. office from Northern Aerial Survey for $5.10 per Councilman Miller reported that tho Water ft tax roll description, or a total bld of $13,260 with Sower Committee reviewed the agreement from an annual update of $500. ond Monotron Map for Rutland Township for sewer service and tho City $13,390, be awarded to Northern Aortal for Attorney is revising it to be submitted to tho $13,260 to come from tho contingency fund with township for their consideration. proper budget adjustments to th* Assessors Moved by Spencer, supported by Cusack, that a budget *101-209-977. Yea*: Fuhr, Cusock. Camp­ letter of support from tho City be given to the Thar- bell. White, Walton, Spencer. Miller, Jaspers*. Ab­ napplo Art* Council to allow them to write a t! None. Carried. grant of $100,000. 890,000 grant with 10% .Itfed ^.October )0J4..1|Ng^ administrative. Th^Bulldlng Alliance Women* Wook and *h* will be allow them to put a second staircase on the , signing a proclamation lor observing it. floor and to moke It handicap accessible, winterise Chief of Folic*. Dan Fumlss updated th* it with a furnace, and replace windows and a downtown problem* on State between Church and possible bond shell for summer concerts with Broadway ond fell these incidents wore not directdonated labor ond youth corp help. The Arts Coun- , dl Building could then be used year round. Yeos: ” ty ratoted-to th* 10-2.parking allowed tor.the young people. Ho stated that live arrest* had been All. Absent: One. Carried. mad*. Also updated wo* the drug co***. He stated Moved by Spencer, supported by Josperse that thot through October 1, of 1986 to October 1,1987 tho resolution to endorse Proposals CID - State all drug cases had been tried and they wore not Bond Issue* be received ond placed on file. (No Ac­ through. 25 out of 26 case* were found guilty ond I tion) Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. was ocaultted. Councilman Spencer praised the Moved by Campbell, supported by Fuhr that tho Banner for th* good coverage on the drug cose*. agreement between the Drain Commissioner for Mayor Gray commended th* outstanding job tho the Hastings City Drain, and the City of Hasting* to Chief had done and be thanked her, but stated II relocate a 24" County Drain at a cost of up to was not a on* mon operation and thot the Sheriff’s $1,000 for the City bo referred to the City Attorney. Dept, and Stat* Folic* deserve credit also. Yeas: Compboll. Cusock. Fuhr. Nays: Miller, Director of Public Service*, Michael Klovanlch Sponcor. White, Josperse. Absent: Walton. stated that If weather permitted he would Ilk* to DENIED. continue with landscaping ond lighting across tho Moved by Sponcor, supported by Jasporso that trestle bridge on th* Manufacturing side. Approx­ tho agreement between fhe Drain Commissioner imately 4-5 light* would be added. ' and tho Qty of Hastings to relocate a 24“ County AAayor Gray commented on tbe Michigan Drain at tho cost of up to $1,000 for the City bo ap­ Municipal League Convention In Saginaw and proved and signed subject to tho approval of the stated that It wo* very good. She suggested a City City Attorney. Yeas: Jasporso. Fuhr. Cusack. Flag be given some thought to bo provided to the White, Sponcor, Miller. Nays: Campbell. Absent: League and to use for mooting* os don* by other Walton. Carried. cities. Moved by Campbell, supported by Sponcor that Moved by Miller, supported by White that th* the council elect the following to tho Michigan cost be looked Into for providing a city flog for Municipal Liability ft Property Pool and submit it to meeting* and for the league. Yeas: All. Absent: tho league. Mary Lou Gray, Hastings, Carlyle KitNon*. Carried. son, Sturgis, Harold Easton, Mayor, Tecumseh, Councilman Campbell stated that Act 312 on bin­ Gall Koo**, Councilwoman, Grosso Pointe Farm*. ding arbitration for lire deportment* will never be Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. repealed but may be amended to make it fairer for Moved by Josperse, supported by Ml'ler that tho all parties concerned. Appraisal* of all Fira Soptombor police report be received ond placed on Department would be mod*. file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Miller Io ad­ Moved by Campbell, supported by Miller that journ at 8:40 p.m. tho quarterly fire report for July. August and Mary Lou Gray, Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that the Building Inspector* report dated 10/24/88 be received and placed on file. Yea*: All. Absent: Carried Moved by White, supported by Fuhr that tho resignation of th* Chief of Police, Daniel Fumls* be received with deep regret* effective November II, 1988. Yoos: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. Mayor Gray stated that Don would be mlssod. Jerry Server will be Acting Chief until another chief I* selected. Counellmembers thanked Don for th* fin* |ob he ha* don*. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusack to ad­ journ. Yoos: All. Absent: On*. Carried. Rood and approved. Mary Lou Gray, Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (11/13) Probate Ceirt Cosmfy of Berry CLMttS NOTICK MMMMNMT PROBATE Filo No. 88-20003-IE Estate of RHABURNE KELLY. Deceased. Social Security Number 405-28-4493. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by th* following: Th* decedent, whose last known address was 7256 Huff Road, Bellevue. Ml 49021 died 9/19/88. An Instrument dated 8/18/82 ha* been admitted a* the will of the deceased. Creditor* of the deceased ar* notified that all claim* against th* estate will be barrod unless presented within four month* of the date of publication of this notice, or four month* offer th* claim become* due, whichever I* later. Claim* must be presented to th* Independent personal representative: Catherine L. Kelly, 7256 Huff Road, Bellevue. Ml 49021. Notice I* further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to th* person* entitled to It. RONALD A LEBEUF (P24922) 1605 Comerlca Building Battle Creek. Ml 49017 968-3857 (n/3) and whose chord boors North 80* 44’ 43" E. 93.58 feet; thence along th* arc of a curve lo the right, whose radius is 88.53 feet, and whose chord boars South 35* 26* 42" W. 93.58 feel; thence South 03* 32’ 25" E, 329.14 foot: thence 54.91 feet along the arc of a curve to lhe right, whose radius is 1316.3’ feet, ond whose chord bears South 02* 20’ 43" E. 54.90 feet to th* true place of beginning. Stoffel and Stoffel Dated: 9-21-88 By: James J. Steffel (P38O42) Attorneys lor Comerlca Bank - Battle Creek BUSINESS ADDRESS: 332 East Columbia Avenue. Suit* A Bottle Creek, Michigan 49015-4411 Phone: (616) 962-3545. (11/4) Words for the Y’s Higlt School 3 on 3 Basketball Tbe YMCA is beginning co accept team ap­ plications for its winter high school 3 on 3 basketball league. 3 on 3 will be offered on Mondays storting Nov. 28, and ending Jan. 16. 3 on 3 will be played in the high school. Teams must pick up a registration form at the YMCA office. These registration forms must be returned to the office in the high school no later than Monday, Nov. 17. There is no charge for this activity. The program is open to all boys and girls in grade 9-12. For more information, see Mr. Storms in the YMCA Office. Floor Hockey Anyone interested in participating in the YMCA-Youth Council's floor hockey pro­ gram is invited to the west gym of the Hastings Jr. High on Saturdays. Floor hockey will continue every Saturday until Dec. 10 (exclude Nov. 26). Participants must enter the west gym doors off Park Street to gain access to the Jr. High. The program is open to boys and girls in grades 2-6. S-6 graders will play from 8:30-9:30, 2nd graders from 9:45-10:45, and 3-4 graders from 11-12. There is no pre-registration for this activity. There is also no cost for floor hockey, thanks to the Barry County United Way. Participants need only to bring tennis shoes. All other equipment is provided. Saturday Montag Ofen Cnlh On Saturday, Nov. 5, the YMCA-Youth Council will begin Saturday morning open crafts. The program will mn every Saturday until Dec. 10 (exclude Saturday of Nov. 26). Boys and girls in grades DK-6, may make crafts in the Haslings Jr. High Room 185 (across the hall from the west gym) The pro­ gnun will begin at 9:00 and end at 11:30 a.m. Entrance to the craft room is the music door off of the jr. high parking lot. A variety of crafts are planned. Children may make one or more than one craft per week. The cost of the program is 50-75 cento per craft. Participants may suy as long as they like or leave to par­ ticipate in the other sports that are being of­ fered that psulicular Saturday. There is no pre-registration for this activity. For more in­ formation call the YMCA at 945-4574. BOWLING RESULTS, continued Commercial Minor Hasting, Fiberglass 24W; Smith's 20W; Cove's 19 W; Cary Display 19; Hastings Bowl ' 18: Flex Fab 18; M-Dot I6W; Girrbach 16; Mulberry Fore 14; Peterson Bid’s 14. High Game and Series - J. Mays 213-599; V. Connor 210-511; D. Palmer 201-535; D Ward 198-578; R. Snore 198-561; N.Aspinall Sr. 197-513; F. Moore 190-519; B. Cunis 193-507; M Curtis 187-512; D. Beckwith 185-521. Sunday Night Mixed White Lighting 25-11; Get Along Gang 25-11; Pin Busters 25-11; Family Force 2414-1116; Sandbaggers 20-16; L's & J's 19-17; Mis Fits 19-17; Hooter Crew 18-18; Ogdenites 18-18; Greenbacks 18-18; Guys and Gals 17-19; Gunerduslcrs 17-19; Alley Cals 16W-19H; Quality Spirit, 14-22; Really Rottens 13W-22W; Chug A Lugs 13-23; Detroiters 12-24: Mas and Pal 9M-26H. Womens High Game and Series - A. Ward 171; T. Ray 157; J. Ogden ITS; V. Goodenough 148; V. Goodenough 150; B. Behmdt 161; B. Cantrell 150; D. Snyder 187; L. Tilley 180-504; MJ. Snyder 170; A. Snore 126: P. Godbey 142; B. Wilson 146; V. Miller 146; D. Oliver 174; T. Hatfield 104: D. Kelley 183. Mens High Game and Serie, - B. Ray 177; R. Bowman 178; L. Joppie 208; R. Ogden 205-503; D. Goodenough 172; S. Goodenough 172: D. Montague 190; D. Stamm 202-532; B. Behmdt 206-518; R. Lit­ tle 177-504; 0. Snyder 211-514; B. Lake 204-537; C. Pennington 176-501; R. Snyder 189; B. Drayton 168; R. Ogden 188-521; J. Woodard 169-500; D. Ogden 163; R. Neymelyer 231-588; D. Oliver 170; G. Sulliff 169; C. Haywood 197-531. i = : lliunday Twisters Andrus 30-6: Geukes Market 24-12; Art . Meade 19-17: B.D.S. Inc. 17M-18M: Cen-. tury 21 IT-19; Goodwill Dairy 1654-1914; Bowman Refrigeration 1614-1914; Haslings Mutual 15-21: Alley Cats 14-22; Harings Bowl 1154-2454. Good Game, - D. Staines 166; A. Carpenter 143; L. Colvin 158: A. Tubb, 145; D. Catlin 165: D. Knight 132; B. Kruko 150; N. Taylor 152; D. Greenfield 155; B. Bamum 154; L. Myer, 165; L. Sherry 133. High Serie, - P. Wright 152-428: P. Guy 200-526; S. VanDenburg 226615; R. Cole 149-422; B. Quada 177-464; L. Beyers 148- 400; D. Williams 148-415; P. Arends 149-438; N. Eaton 176-458; D. Bartlmus 212 540. STATE OF BMCMBAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 85-598CH Honorable Hudson E. Doming COMERICA BANK - BATTLE CREEK formerly known as Security National Bank of Battle Crook, Plaintiff, v ALAN E. CHARLES CO., INC., GRAYDON DOSTER d/b/a Doster Lumber Co., WILLIAM J. SIMPSON, MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK. LEROY E. BLAIR, WILLIAM G. CRAWFORD. WILLIAM C. CRAWFORD. Defendant*. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE ON FORECLOSURE PUBLIC NOTICE I* hereby given, that pursuant to and consistent with Supplemental Judgment of Foreclosure entered by th* Circuit Court for th* County of Barry on the 31st day of August, 1988, In favor of Comerlca Bank-Battle Creek, Plaintiff, against the above-referenced Defendants, th* Barry County Sheriff shall offer for sale to th* highest bidder at Public Auction to be held at th* front entrance of th* Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan, on th* 10th day of November, 1988, at 9:00 o'clock In the forenoon, the following described real estate: Commencing at the Northwest 1/4 Post of Sec­ tion 19, Town 1 North, Rang* 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County. Michigan, thence South 00* 28’ 21" W, 927.81 feet along th* North and South 1/4 line of said Section 19; thence North 88' 27' 15" W. 233.93 foot to th* true place of beginn­ ing; thence South 03' 17’ 42" W. 204.04 foot; thence North 87' 191 52" W, 950.81 foot; thence North 00* IO 55" W. 326.00 feet; thence North 68* 44' 05" I, 145.66 feet; thence 96.58 feet along th* arc of a curve to lhe right, whose radius I* 239.37 foot, and whose chord bears North 80' 32' E, 97.89 feet; thence South 87* 40* 05" E. 127.85 foot; thence con­ tinuing South 87* 40' 05" E. 129.16 feet; thence 95.15 feet along th* arc of a curve to the left, whose r udlus Is 125.35 feet and whose chord bears North 70* 35' 10" E. 92.88 feet; thenc* North 48' 50’ 25“ E, 266.64 feet; thence 98.60 feet along the arc ol a curve to th* right, whose radius Is 85.53 feet. " Wrestling clinic held in Hastings Last Saturday, 22 boys In grades 4-6 completed a slx-day wrestling clinic, Under the direction ot Tom Brighton (at right) and Mike Goggins, the YMCAsponsored event gave the participants Insight Into the sport of wrestling. As In all YMCA programs, said director Dave Storms, the goal of the clinic was to teach the participants the skills while still having fun. For more Informatlo'’ on other YMCA programs call 945-4574. �P age22 The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 3, 1988 Manley A. Black uarieA IVinnell Hall Gibson NASHVILLE - Winncll H»ll Gibson. 76. of Nashville, died Thursday, October 27,1988 at the Thomappie Manor in Hastings. Mr. Gibson was the son of the late Lee and Ola (Fox) Gibson. He was a native of the Hoov­ er’s Gap Community and was a World War II Veteran. He retired from the Barry County Road Garage in 1974. He is survived by his wife, Norma Gibson; one daughter, Gloria Jean Gibson of Grand Rapids; two sons. Max W. Gibson of Hoover’s Gap and Rex Gibson of Orlando. Florida; six sisters, Mrs. Altie Bowen of the Wayside Community, Mrs. Schrene Statum of Shelby­ ville, Mrs. Annie Murtice Floumey of Atlanta, Georgia, Mrs. Linnie Dell Alcone of Pavo, Georgia, Mrs. Monemia Hudson of Miles City. Montana and Mrs. Estelle Butler of Nashville; three brothers, Hershel Gibson of Tullahoma, Tennessee, Edmond Gibson of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and Osnee Gibson of Chattanooga, Tennessee and four grandchildren. Funeral service were held at the Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Rev. Randy Sledge offi­ ciating. Burial was at lhe Evergreen Cemetery. CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call<616)948-8051 ) .at I han A Husincw \crvt(t \ CARD OF THANKS Chur sincere thanks to all of our friends, relatives and neigh­ boa for all the beautiful cards, gifts, planters and moneythat we received for our 50<h wedding univenary. We cherish lhe book of memories that was compned for us as a surprise. A special thanks to our child­ ren, grandchildren and our mom for a very special and memor­ able day. Also many thanks to all that helped to make It a special day for ua. FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Shirley. ____________ 1978 CHEVY IMPALA Station Wagon, silver, high miles, dependable transporta­ tion, new brakes. $950. Call work 948-4404 ExL 13 ask for Doug or home 945-2671. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plana Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888 1982 FORD 1/2 TON: pickup, 6 SUnder, good condition, $2300. 34737 Delton.____________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. AU workers bonded. 945-9448 W/M I'lhlHl'nIt \ LOST: Golden Rettiever (Dube), 8 yean old, wearing browa collar, haa a bald spot on stomach, laat seen 10-2748 Bariow IX area. REWARD! CaR 795-7419 or 534-5537. IMO SUNBEDS-TONING T A BLESSunal-WOLFF Tanning Beds. SlcnderQuest Passive Excerciscn. Call for FREE Color Catalogue. Save to 50%. 1-800-228-6292. Waahd THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING of Bany Courtly Community Mental Health Service will be held on Thursday, November 10,1988 al 8 un. in the conference room. Any interested person is invited to attend. t OLD ORIENTAL RUGS Wanted any size or condition. Call 1400-443-7740. / <>/ Rt tn FOR RENT cottage by Crooked Lake, close to Delton, 1 large bedroom, living and kitchen and fuU bath, older couple preferred, no children. Please call after 7 p.m. 6234172. SERVICE DIRECTORY REAL ESTATE SINCE 1940 MILLER REAL ESTATE Kan Miller, C.R.S., C.R.S. & Mike Humphreys Associate Brokers Hastings (616) 945-5182 19M BRONCO D 4x4, 60,000 miles, air, p.s., p.b., cruise, tilt, stereo, five speed, $9,400 or offer. 9484799 after 6 p.m. BLAZER: 1987 S-10 Sport. Forest green-perfect cond., auto., air, cruise, all power plus more. 50m hwy. miles. $13,000. Books at $14,500. Call 367-4963.___________________ Santos Burs: Monday 8 to 8 tuetdoy-Fttdoy 8 to 5 CREDIT CANOS ACCENTED - MASTIN CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SIDVICf PARTS Keep that great GM FaeHng wfth Genuine GM Farts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! Ih Ip • Insurance Work • Glass Replaced 945-3987 MECHANICAL SERVICE Wheel Alignment Brake Work Electrical • Air Conditioning PARTS 2110 W. GUN LAKE ROAD Acrott from Fualgu • New Radiators • Rebuilt Starters & Alternators INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Form •Group Health • Businass • Retirement • Mobile Homa Life • Personal Belonging* Home • Rental Property Auto • Motorcycle Smet 1908 TUES., NOV. 8 VOTE REPUBLICAN BABYSITTER WANTED: Mature, responsible, mm smok­ ing woman over age 30 to occa­ sionally babysit for 2 children ages 4 A 1 in my home; Some occasional over nights; Must have own transportaion. Call 945-5578.___________________ BABYSITTER NEEDED IN OUR HOME three nights a week from 5:45 pun. till approx­ imately 10 pan. Must have own transportation. Call 852-0890 between 5 and 6 pjn. or after 10 pJB. EARN UP TO B9A8 per hour working part or foil time for Ofan Mills Studios. Poaitiona available are proof consultant; LIKE TO WORK IN CONSTRUCTION? We have several openings in new unit Heavy equipment opcraton, carpenters, plumbers, and elec­ tricians. No experience neces­ sity. We pay you while you leant. Call (616) 731-5520 or if long distance, 1400-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard. SALES REP - Expanding product line requires HYDRO­ TEX - a multi million dollar National Lubrication Company to seek additional sales person­ nel for the HASTINGS area. If you desire success and have strong sales or mechanical experience you can excel with our proven sales methods and high commliiioni. Position could lead to Management. Call 1-800-527-1193 or send resume to: HYDROTEX - DEPT 2328-E, PO BOX 560843, Dallas, TX 75356.__________ VISA/MASTERCARD US CHARGE Guaranteed. Regard­ leu of Credit Rating. Call Now! (213) 925-9906 exL U 1893. 1 nelma Irene Pew LANSING - Thelma Irene Pew, 79, of Lans­ ing, died Monday, October, 31, 1988, at a Lansing Hospital. Mrs. Pew wu born on April4,1909inSebowa Township, Ionia County, the daughter of Charles and Isabelle (Koutz) Kauffman. She attended Johnson School. She was married to Harry Pew on September 29,1928 in Bowling Green, Ohio. He preceded her in death on November 17,1961. They lived in Lake Odessa and Portland and moved to Lansing in 1931. She wu active In the Salva­ tion Army. Mrs. Pew is survived by several nieces and nephews; and special friends, the Alton Hlmebaugh Family of Houghion Lake. Preceding her in death were two listen, Alice Archer and Myrtle Wicks. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 3, at 1 p.m. at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odesu, with the Rev. Leslie Smith officiating. Burial win be at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army cr a charity of one’s choke. ^efuMiea* fan State l&pte&eatatiue Wanhil GROWING REAL ESTATE OFFICE looking for aa ambi­ tious careeroriented person. Call Lany Knobloch 623-6600. LAKE ODESSA - Lloyd L. Mlkely, 81, of Brown Road, Lake Odesu died Wednesday, October 26, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. He was bora February 28, 1907 in Wood­ land, the son of Guy and Eva (Moore) Makely. He attended Woodland Schools. He was married to Lenora Rairigh on Febru­ ary 5,1924 in Nashville. He was employed by E.W. Bliss Manufacturing Company of Hast­ ings for 32 years, retiring in 1967. Surviving are his wife, Lenora; two sons, Gene Makely of Lake Odesu and Ron Makely of Woodland; one daughter, Mrs. Roger (Betty) Rush ofHutings; two sisters, Mrs. Paul (Frieda) Desgranges of Lake Odesu and Mrs. Harold (Melva) Shook of Woodland; two brothers, Vernon Makely of Woodland and Russell Makely of Hastings; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; his step-mocher, Gene­ vieve Makely of Hutings. One daughter, Bonnie, one sister, Marie, and two brothers, Blake and Von, preceded him in death. Funeral aervices were held Saturday, Octob­ er 29 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odes­ sa with the Rev. Ward Pierce officiating. Burial wu at the Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. '-BENDER ATTENTION HIRING! Government jobs - your area. $15,000 - 868.000. Call (602) 8384885. EXT 3460. GIRLS WANTED: 9-19 from Barry County and surrounding areas to compete for the titles of Mias Pre-Teen, Mln Jr. Teen and Miss Tden Grand Rapids. Thousands of dollars in prizes including a trip to the Nationals in Orlando, Florida. For more Information call 1-8OD-345-233O. Lloyd L. Makely Illinois and attended schools there. He lived in the Lansing area for over 40 years before moving to his present home at Pieaunt Shores on Thomappie Lake 27 years ago. He wu employed at the Dana Corporation in Lansing for over 30 years. Mr. Perkins is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Bobbie Perkins of Lansing; one grandson. Jack Perkins and one great granddaughter, Nichole Perkins. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Funeral services were held Friday, October 28,1988 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hutings with Elder Elmer Patrick officiating. Burial wu at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Lansing. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hutings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Earl E. Perkins Memorial Fund. GOVERNMENT SEIZED/ SURPLUS VEHICLES low aa $100. BMW’s, Cadillacs, Chevys, Fords, Mercedes, Pors­ ches, plus trucks and vans. Amazing recorded message reveals details. 1-676-9928 ext 130. HELP WANTED: for a line cook, swing shift. Call 374-7533 ask for Ray,________________ COLLISION REPAIR Earl E. Perkins HASTINGS - Earl E. Perkins, 89, of 1097 Brooks Road, Hastings, died Wednesday, October 26, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Perkins was bora on July 24,1899 at LaSalle County, Illinois the son of John and Amanda (Rowland) Perkins. He was raised in 4 BUY GOVERNMENT seined and surplus vehicles from $100. Fads, Chevys, Corvettes, etc., In your area. For info call (602) 842-1051 ext 1893, tbe area. Call collect if neces­ sary, 616-381-1111 10am to 8pm. EOE M/F~ 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT HASTINGS - Manley A. Black, 79, of 5033 S. Bedford Road, Hastings, died Sunday, October 30, 1988, at Thomappie Manor. Mr. Black was bom on May 20, 1909 in Lakeview, Michigan, the son of Clarence and Pearl (Rathbum) Black. He was raised in the Lakeview area and attended schools there. He was married to Audrey Hoag on June 4, 1937 in Battle Creek. He was employed at Yellow Cab io Battle Creek and was a truck driver for Associated Track Lines and was a long-time fireman for Bedford Township Fire Department, retiring in 1967. Mr. Black is survived by his wife, Audrey; sons, Terry Black of Kalamazoo, Donald Black of Battle Creek; daughters, Darlene Stamm of Battle Creek, Janine Stafford of Dowling; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a sister, Laura French of Bellevue; and a brother Mahlon Black of Gurney, Illinois. Preceding him in death were one brother, Raymond Black and one sister, Ethel Scarbrough. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 3, 1988 at 1:00 p.m., at Bedford Bible Church, with the Rev. Mike Whitesell officiating. Burial will be at Bedford Township Cemetery. ■ Memorial contributions may be made to the Manley A. Black Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Education "Always with constituent interests first, he continues to earn the < support of organizations serving our communities and our state ..." Jobs/Business • "higan Education Association • Michigan Community College Assoc. • Michigan Voc-Tech Association • Friends of Education GVSC Health • • • • • • • • • • Michigan Hospital Association Michigan Psychiatry Michigan Pharmacists Association Michigan Dental Association Ford Motor Company Michigan Optometric Association Michigan Ophthalmologist Blue Cross and Blue Shield Michigan Doctors Health Care Assoc, of Michigan • Consumers Power Company • Michigan Realtors Association • Michigan Automobile Dealers • Household International • Michigan Bell Telephone • Michigan Food Processors • Michigan Food Dealers • Michigan Bankers Association • Michigan Timber • Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers • Chrysler Political Support Committee • Michigan Insurers • Employees Good Government Club • Builders Association • Michigan Electric Co-op • Automobile Club of Michigan Law Enforcement/ Local Government Agriculture • • • • Michigan Farm Bureau Foodpac of Michigan Michigan Milk Producers Michigan Cattlemans Association • • • • Rural, Urban, and State Highways Michigan Sheriffs’ Association Police Officers Association of Mich. Michigan State Chamber of Commerce Michigan Townships Association “As a member of the powerful Appropriations Committee, Bob has fought hard to return tax dollars to the 88th District! Please don't take a win for granted — YOUR VOTE IS NEEDED to retain our responsive legislator." — Bander for state Representative committee JIM, JOHN, DAVE...at 945-3412 Paid for by the Bender for State Representative Committee, Elsie Furrow, Treasurer, 1417 8. Jefferson, Hutings, Ml 49058 Y � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-11-10.pdf 8949caac6717212a324e77d4c1116005 PDF Text Text JtY C-3 kEET Hastings PuM tcLibrary 121 S. Church St. HASTlNOa, MiU Hastings,Hi. 4905B wrap Doctor returns from Pakistan Veterans Day activities set | \. ' See Story, Page 3 See Story, Page 9 Letter campaign to end Friday The "Citizens for Quality Education" have announced that the local letlerwriling campaign for educalkmal finance reform will end Friday, Nov. If. The campaign encourages residents of the Hastings Area School Dinner 10 ob­ tain pre-primed Men. sign them and either mail the letter, directly to Laming or return them to designated retun spots in the community. The pre-prlnMd Men can be obtained from and returned tothe following focaliom: Central. Northeauem. Heaaanr View, L grruheastetn Elementary School Huttings Middle School and School office,; Bury District office; Of Commerce Public Library; J-Ad toGoveiaordaMesBtan■tive leaden who are bnan educational finance on the ballot for wt«iecof 1W. Township proposals win two, lose two See Story, Page 3 Devoted to tne uevotea the Interests interests ojBarry of Barry bounty County btnce Since low 1856 Hastings Banner THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 10. 196810. 1988 '. NOVEMBER I, NO. 46 VOLUME 133. NO. 46 ~ PRICE PRICE 25* Courthouse, GOP are big winners by David T. Young The courthouse and the Republican Party were Barry County’s biggest winners Tuesday in the general election. A $1.35 million, 10-year bond proposal to renovate the 95-year-old courthouse and make it handicapped accessible wn a narrow vic­ tory, with 9,498 voters saying "yes" and 9,073 voting “no." Meanwhile, the GOP picked up a sweep in the races for county commissioner, unseating one Democratic incumbent in the process, and handily won the races for county clerk and register of deeds. Republican challenger Ethel Boze unseated five-term incumbent Paul Kiel in the 6th County Commission District (Hope, Baltimore and Orangeville townships) in perhaps the biggest upset of the night. Mean­ while, Republican incumbent P. Richard Dean turned back a challenge from Michael Smith in the 3rd District (Irving. Hastings and Rutland townships) ab.d Marge Radant (1st District), Robert Wenger (2nd District), Orvin Moore (4th District), Theodore McKelvey (5th District) and Rae Hoare (7th District) all were unopposed. In the two countywide races, Nancy Boersma, who has been deputy clerk for the past 16 years, was elected clerk by defeating Democrat Shirley Drake and Sandy Schondelmayer won his second elected term by beating Democrat.. Robert f Dwyef convincingly. ' ( Boze’s victory creates an all-Republican Barry County Board of Commissioners. Boze, Radant and Wenger all will be starting their first terms when they take office at the beginning for next year Ethel Boze "I don’t believe it will make any dif­ ference." said McKelvey, chairman of the board. "We've worked together well in tile past and we've tried to keep partisan politics out. We didn’t have any problems in the past?, but I'm lookmg fnfwardip, working fdthfthei new people." Boze lost to Kiel (wo years ago by 50 votes,, but this time she was in a virtual dead heat with the incumbent in the normally Democratic Orangeville Township and she won in Hope and Baltimore townships. fl P. Richard Dean She polled 1,357 votes to Kiel’s 1,194. “I really worked hard this time,” Boze said early Wednesday morning. ”1 always wanted to be a commissioner and now I’m going to be . one.'' her first term of her district up at township s meetings. Dean outpolled Smith with 1,645 votes to 1,275. "It’s been a great fight and I’m glad it’s Nancy Boersma over," he said. “I didn’t throw any mud. I think my experience was a factor (in the victory)." • County elected officials who ran unopposed were Dale Crowley, prosecutor; David Woo4. sheriff;. Jyanita Yargcr. treasurer: Robert Shafter, drain commissioner; and James King, surveyor. Boersma won the right to succeed retiring clerk Norval Thaler by winning 10,914 votes to Drake’s 7,415. The newly-elected clerk was up into the Sandy Schondelmayer wee hours of Wednesday morning tabulating election results. “I'm tired, but delighted (with . the results).” she said. Schondelmayer raced past Dwyer in _ urthaps the most bitter local contest of the 11.146 voles to Dwyer’s 7,032. Dwyer attempted to make the campaign a referendum on the register of deeds office See COUNTY ELECTION, page 8 4-H camp appraisal to be sought . Ite bk-foM the cfotot had beta by Elaine Gilbert A sort of truce is in effect between the Barry County Board of Commissioners and the 4-H Council, who have been involved in a dispute over the value and proposed sale of an abandoned 4-H camp the county owns. The county board Tuesday agreed to "stop the clock” in the disagreement until 60 days after an appraisal can be obtained of the county-owned Algonquin Lake parcel. located south of Iroquois Trail and fronting the lake. The appraisal is to be handled by an appraiser mutually agreed upon by the two sides. The disagreement between the two parties was sparked when the county board voted in August to accept a proposal from Alqonquin Lake Community Association to purchase the former camp for a $40,000 land contract at no interest. The council maintains that the former camp is worth a lot more than $40,000 and that the property should have been placed for sale on the open market if the county wanted to sell the land and buildings. The council has a vested interest in the fate of the former camp because it will split the proceeds of such a sale with the county. A t See COUNTY BOARD, page 2 Manufacturing lays off 5, more expected Two toon later, ibtogtar had broke* into the left riftafdte taWda. tomia A 2Syear<*l Detroit man was ar- csadted into a field hr Barty Township Thorons R Origlak wro taken into custody on charges of drunken driving, second offetwe. after the 12:20 a.m. Batry County Sheriffs Deputies Jay Olejafczak and Anthony Stein said GrigWt was driving erot on Milo Road when he tadad to haft at the stop sign when Mik. eeds al The 1976 Chevrolet left the east side of M-41. Strack a highway sign and con­ tinued Imo the field, where it became ■rock. accident edministered several field dex­ terity tests before arresting Griglak on the drunken driving charge. The deputies said he refused to take a ptefimi—ry breathalyzer or chemical breath test. Griglak. who was wearing a scat belt and was unharmed in the crash, told m*hnritr« he swerved to avoid a deer in the road, which led to the accident. by Shelly Suker Union officials at the Hastings Manufactur­ ing Company say five workers were laid off two weeks ago and they expect soon that more will be left without work. United Auto Workers Local 138 Bargaining Committee Chairman Mike Norris said two of the company’s best oil filter presses were moved out of the plant Tuesday to be shipped to the company’s operations in Yankton, S.D., causing a shockwave of thoughts of im­ pending layoffs among all 20 oil filter division workers and more. That move reduces the number of C-60 oressess. used to make parts for inside the Hastings Manufacturing oil filters, from eight to six. Norris said those presses control jobs throughout the whole plant, as well as down the line in the filter division. "They told us all along that they could not make these parts or buy them cheaper anywhere else than we make them here," Norris said. "Now, they're moving two C-60 presses to Yankton, South Dakota." Workers in Yankton will earn about $3.95 per hour, less than half of the hourly wage for Hastings employees he said. Norris said the union was not notified of the move until Monday, the day before the presses were taken out of the plant. Company officials did not return repeated phone calls to their offices. Norris said the move is part of the com­ pany's five-phase plan to discontinue produc­ tion of ali automobile after-parts in Hastings in order to lock into a cheaper labor market. "1 think some people are very heart­ broken." Norris said. The five-phase plan has been the downfall of thwarted contract negotiations between the company and the union, Norris said. Company officials had said they would pro­ mise the workers job security in Hastings if they would approve a "final” proposal made to the union last March. But. according to Norris, the company's job security proposal contained too many loopholes. "There was no real guarantee there and we were trying to close up the loopholes." Norris said. “And they had told us they were going to move 30 to 50 jobs anyway, no matter what happened." According to Norris, the company had told the union that the other 150 jobs in question could stay in Hastings, depending on a profit margin. "If it dropped below 2 perent, they could move anything and everything," Norris said. “Last year, they spend $156,000 to give their top five people raises. We don’t control that, they control that.” The union rejected the "final" proposal and after almost a full year of negotiations, the company was forced to formulate a working agreement that is to be fully implemented in January, taking the place of a formal contract. Since then, however, Norris said the union has tried to meet with company officials to reach some kind of resolution, but he claims they aren’t listening. "They won’t even talk to us," he said. "Their mind is made up." Norris said his group was prepared to ask only that the reduced vacation pay and time schedules be restored. "They would not do it." Norris said. "They said it would cost them $60,000. We thought that was pretty low...we might have ratified a contract. It would have only cost them $200 a year per person." So far. 100 jobs have been dissolved in the last five years, Norris said, leaving tfie number of unionized production maintenance workers at 269 and office clerical personnel at 40. Two C«) presses used In the production of oil filters at Hastings Manufacturing Company were loaded up and reportedly moved to a facility in Yankton, South Dakota Tuesday. Five people were laid off two weeks ago and more layoffs are expected due to the transfer of operations. (Banner photo) Judy Hughes Thomas Eveland Hughes edged in bid for Appeals Court post Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes came very close to winning a scat on the Third District Court of Appeals bench in Tuesday’s general election. Hughes finished third in a four-candidate race for the two judges’ posts. She finished behind Richard Griffin and Janet Neff and ahead of Thomas Kocrnkc. Meanwhile, jn another judicial race. Thomas Eveland buried Joseph Fink in the race for Barry-Eaton County Circuit Court Judge, 9,178 to 3,455 in Barry County and he was winning handily in Eaton County. With about 97 percent of the precincts reporting Wednesday afternoon. Hughes had roughly 400.000 votes to Neffs 415.000. The key to Neff pulling ahead was late returns from Neffs home county of Kent. Early Wednesday morning the returns showed that Hughes was running second behind Griffin, while Neff was a close third. However, that was with only 20 percent of the Kent County vote tabulated. Hughes did well in many counties, finishing first or second, but so did Neff. Hughes carried Barry Count}, as expected, with 8,715 votes, with Neff coming in second with 6.864 and Griffin was third with 6.478. As the vote tallying was winding down. Griffin had 30 percent of the vote, Neff had 29 and Hughes 28. Hughes said she was surprised that she won some of the more Democratic counties such as Saginaw, while Neff, who was supported heavily by Democrats and unions, took tradi­ tionally conservative counties such as Allegan. Cass and Van Buren. "Looking back (at the campaign) I came further than anyone else.” Hughes said. "I came from a rural county with no real net­ work or name recognition. It took a lol of hard work and campaigning.” When asked what she will do if the nearly complete figures hold up and she is defeated, Hughes said she hadn't reaily thought about that prospect because she had been confident of victory. "I've been told by some that people who have a Japanese language background can just about write their own ticket,” she said. Hughes majored in Japanese while she was in college. She said she could go into a political bureau, into business, to Grand Rapids or Lansing or even into prix ate law practice. James Bricklcy and Charles Levin were the top two vote getters in Barry County in the contest for State Supreme Court. The incumbents have it...<Page2) �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 10. 1988 Incumbents win in Congress, State Rep. races f EVENTS COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE > (616) 455-0810 ■L.O. Himebough DDS •D.D. White DDS •G. Mancewicz DDS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids 2. Pennock Hospital Auxiliary Board is sponsor­ ing a Meijer’s Community Party next Tuesday, Nov. 15 at Leason Sharpe Hall. Tickets are $3.50 and include lunch, games, prizes and Warren Reynolds as Master of Ceremonies. Be there. This is your chance to find out what Suzanne Geha is really like. 5. The Barry Area United Way campaign is draw­ ing to a close. This year’s goal can be made If those of you who were not contacted, forgot or for some reason didn't give would send in your contribution today. Thanks. 6. National Split Pea Soup Week - November 6-12. Bring us a bowl of your best homemade Split Pea Soup this week and get a $2.00 gift certificate and a SJS souvenir soup mug. (Limit 5) of...YOUR Community 7. Spiro T. Agnew's Birthday - November 9. Visit Bosley's and name the first pe.son to resign from the vice-presidency of the United States • and get a 50’ gift certificate. Tell us why he resigned and it’s 50’ more. (Limit 30, all ages) can be read every week in The Hastings 8. Veteran's Day - November 11. Pause during your busy Friday this week to honor America’s Veterans. 9. Richard and Greta Nixon celebrate 60 years of marriage this month. Our best to them on this special occasion. BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! 10. Thanks to all of you who stopped and wish­ ed Little Bucky a Happy Birthday. Our con• gratulations to Kay Benham, the winner of our Birthday Drawing and a special thanks to Mrs. Osls for the birthday cake. 11. For bikes, toys and sporting goods this Christmas, visit True Value on South Jeffer­ son Street and check out their huge selection. RN Nursing Opportunities MEDICAL/SURGICAL 3-11 Shift and 11-7 Shift Full and Part-time ? We offer a salary commensurate with your back­ ground along with an innovative FLEXIBLE BENE­ FITS PROGRAM that allows you to design your own benefits package by selecting the kinds and levels of coverage you and your family need. Among the numerous benefits offered to full and part-time employees are: • Liberal Paid-Time-Off Program • Excellent Hospitalization and Life Insurance • Dental Insurance • Short-term Disability Insurance • Hospital Owned, Affordable Child Care/ Development Center • P.e-Tax Spending Accounts for Child Care and Medical Expenses • Scholarship and Tuition Reimbursement Programs • Prescription Discounts • Tax-Deferred Annuity Programs • Retirement Plan 1. Little Bucky celebrates the Marino Corps Birthday (November 10) by continuing his November Dollars Days this week. It’* *he Buck's can-do attitude that he p'.- ,.i up while in the marines that gets the gir a prices he brings to you each week in oi < '".eminder ad. 2. Thanksgiving is only two weeks away and now is the time to shop our Sentiment Shop selection for cards for Thanksgiving. 3. Our Fragrance aisle has over 50 different scents for men and women now on display for Christmas giving. 4. Christmas cards, candles, party goods and boxed cards are now on sale in our Sentiment Shop. 5. Our Home Health Care Center has the largest product selection in Barry County. From cane tips to wheelchairs this is the place to shop. 6. Bosley Pharmacy is open until 8 p.m. weekdays, 5:30 on Saturday and from 10 untii 1.every Sunday to serve you. f QUOTE: ' BOSLEY fcW’PHAAmRCYSOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS — NFMH Hastings driver dies in crash Monday night Hastings man Monday night was killed when his car left the road and struck a tree. Lawrence T. Tossava, 39. was pronounced dead at Pennock Hospital, where he was taken after the 11:35 p.m. crash. The funeral for Tossava, of 6533 East Center Road, will be held Friday at the Wren Funeral Home in Hostings. Barry County SherifTs CpI. Michael Lesick said Tossava was driving east on Center Road, a half-mile west of Powell Road when his 1980 Pontiac stationwagon began drifting across the center line. The car left the north side of the road, top­ pled a mailbox, went airborne over a driveway and struck a tree in a head-on crash. The Hastings Fire Department had to be called to remove Tossava from the car, Lesick said. Tossava, who was wearing a seat belt at the time, was alone in the car. Authorities believe alcohol was a factor in the accident. Tossava was an employee of Hastings Fiberglass Products and formerly had worked for Hastings Aluminum Products for 20 years. He was raised in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1967. Terry Kostelec, RN Staff Development Coordinator PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W. Green Street. Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948-3115 EO.E. — Laurence J. Peter J rien Springs and Barbara Case and Julie Gray, both of Hastings; her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Florence Cook of Grand Rapids; and a special friend. John Dixon of Redmond, Wash. The funeral look place Monday. Nov. 7, at the Hastings First United Methodist Church. Burial was in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributiuons may be made to disadvantaged children’s organizations of one's choice or to the Pennock Hospital ultra sound department. To find out more about our opportunities, contact: "A bore is a lellow talking who can change the sub­ ject back to his topic of conversation taster than you can change it back to yours." . Word has been received of the death last Wednesday of a femer Hastings woman, Mar­ tha Jean (Cook) LaMar. Mrs. LaMar, who had been living in Red­ mond. Wash., died in Seattle of injuries she suffered in an automobile accident. She was 36. Born Dec. 7, 1951, in Hastings and raised here, she graduated from Hastings High School in 1970. She then attended the Univer­ sity of Michigan and she earned an associate's degree in science from Everett Community College in Washington. She worked as a licensed ultra-sound technician for Seattie-area hospitals and then joined Allied Technical Laboratories of Bothell as an ultra-sound instructor. She later became a slaes representative in cardiology ultra-sound equipment and recently had been assigned as a clinical market analyst for cardiology. She is survived by her parents, Marshall and Margret (Nelson) Cook of Wall Lake. Delton; a brother, Douglas Cook of Caledonia; three sisters, Karen Jones of Ber­ Pennock Hospital currently has RN opportunities available in: (Gin certificate* are limited to one person per month and, unteee otherwise stated, to those 14 or older.) f ' Wolpe was one of only two Democrats to cany Barry County. U.S. Senator Donald Riegle edged Republican James Dunn 9,362 to 9,247, although he enjoyed a much more comfortable victory margin in most other areas of the state. District, Yankee Springs and Thomapple, where Republican incumbent Paul Hillegonds. the House Minority Leader, swamped Democrat Maigaret Spreitzer 1,823 to 776. Hillegonds easily was re-elected to his sixth term. In the presidential race. President-elect George Bush fared very well in Barry County, polling 12,195 votes to Democrat Michael Dukakis' 7,839. Bush picked up about 60 per­ cent of the vote here. All four statewide ballot proposals won ap­ proval in the county. Proposal A (to end laxfunded abortions) won 10,653 to 8394; B (for victims' rights) won overwhelmingly. 15,253 to 3.924; C (environmental cleanup funds) was approved 13,541 to 5,594; and D won 10,647 to 8,335. The biggest winners in board of education races across the state were Republicans, demonstrating that a good number of the elec­ torate voted a straight ticket. GOP candidates Barbara Dumouchelle and Marilyn Lundy easily outdistanced the rest of the field in the Statge Board of Education race. Following suit were Republicans Deane Baker and Clifford Taylor for University of Michigan Board of Regents; Edward Liebier and Tom Reed for Michigan State University Board of Trustees and Hattie Massey and Richard VanDusen for Wayne State Universi­ ty Board of Governors. NEWS NEWS Autoaccident claimstife' NEWS of former Hastings woman NEWS NEWS NEWS 4. Aid and Abet Punsters Day - November 8. z 4, Punsters this is your chance to. shine. Bring us an original pun this week an# get a $1.00 gift certificate. The best gets published In the SJS News and another $3.00. (Limit 50) I Barry County voters endorsed Congres­ sional and State House incumbents seeking another term in the November general elec­ tion Tuesday and they mostly tended to mirror the votes of rest of Michigan. Fifth District Congressman Paul Henry, a Republican, and 3rd District Democrat Howard Wolpe. both of whom were re­ elected without a great deal of trouble, en­ joyed the support of county voters, as did State Representatives Bob Bender in the 88th District and Paul Hillegonds in the 54th. Henry won by a wide margin in the county over Democratic challenger James Catchick, polling 8.006 voles in the county to Cat­ chick's 3,259. Wolpe’s endorsement wasn’t quite as convincing, but he bested Battle Creek businessman Cal Allgaier 4,159 to 3,649. In the 88th District State Representative race. Bender, a Republican from the Mid­ dleville area, battered Democrat Ray Monte by better than 2 to 1, gamering 10,597 votes to Monte's 5,022. He also enjoyed a wide margin of victory m Ionia County. Only two townships are included in the 54th 3. Blood Transfusion Anniversary - November 14. Celebrate by giving blood at the Barry County Red Cross Blood Bank at Maple Valley High School in Nashville this Friday, November 11 from 9 until 3. Visit Bosley's after you give and get a free candy bar. If you receive a gallon pin at this Blood Bank stop for a $2.00 gift certificate. fAT BOSLEYS THIS WEEK M45 I ’335 I *265 I 5335 ’All iMth ond malenalt used meet the high tlondord* set by the American Denial Azt'n. •Our on premises lob provides individual < efficient service. •Free denture consultation & examination. 1. This Is the perfect time of year to plan a South Jefferson Street Shopping Trip. The Christ­ mas merchandise Is on display, the friendly people are here to serve you and the crowds are not as large as they will be after Thanksgiving. You have ample time to shop our stores and to enjoy lunch at one of our fine restaurants. Visit Downtown Hastings and South Jefferson Street this week. The parking is free. ’ PREMIUM CUSTOM ~ DENTURES South Jefferson STREET NEWS Paul Hillegonds Bob Bender Howard Wolpe Paul Henry I wish to thank all of you for your loyal support. I will continue to serve you in the future as I have in the past years. Sandy Schondelmayer . I 1 Barry County Register of Deeds Paid tor by the Committee to Re-elect Sandy Schondelmayer 55 Mead St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Grant OK’d for Hastings Building Products employees; Laid off workers stay with federal funds Employees permanently laid off when Hastings Building Products closed its doors in August will be eligible for retraining, thanks to a $32,500 federal grant Up to 20 employees will be accepted for retraining as word processors under terms of the Title III grant, said Executive Director L. Joseph Rahn, of the Hastings-Barry County Joint Economic Commission. "It's designed to retrain displaced workers to get them trained to accept other occupations," Rahn said about the program. The Job Training Partnership Act grant, funded from the U.S. Department of Labor through the state governor’s office, was first sought when 150 workers were laid off from Hastings Manufacturing in 1987. "We started over two years ago. When we went to implement the program last year, Hastings Manufacturing recalled 80 people," Rahn said. Afterward, Rahn requested the grant be transferred to Hastings Building Products, which laid off its last 20 workers in August The three-month training program will be conducted at Hastings High School by faculty from Kellogg Community College. Funds will provide for training for up to 20 workers and job placement for 12 of the 20. * "Typically, some will find jobs before they complete the training, and others will drop out," Rahn said. To qualify for the Title m program, workers must have lost their jobs either because of a plant closing or a permanent layoff. Eligible workers must also have been laid off for 15 of the last 26 weeks. Rahn said the grant for Hastings Building Products workers and and one for employees of a General Motors plant In Flint were the only two approved this year. Former HBP employees will sign up for the program this week, and training is expected to begin within two weeks, Rahn said. Hastings Building Products, which began as Metal Tile Products in 1947, closed permanently on Aug. 19. Formerly a 150,000-square foot complex with production lines for manufacturing aluminum siding and for painting finished products, the company had been purchased in May 1986 by Worldmark Inc. of Honda. In September 1987,50 people were laid off because of a seasonal slowdown. The following month, another 80 workers lost their jobs because of what company officials called a shortage of metal. Brothers sent to prison for selling marijuana by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Two brothers believed by police to be long­ time drug dealers in Barry County have been sent to prison for up to four years. The subjects of undercover drug investiga­ tions earlier this year, both Howard and Timothy Wymer received the maximum possible sentences, as well as $10,000 fines for conspiracy to deliver and manufacture marijuana. Saying society must make the price of being a drug dealer too high, Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster also sentenced Howard Wymer. 28, to up to five years in prison and fined him $2,500 for possession of a sawed,off shotgun. Police recovered the gun when the pair was arrested in February. “We hope that between you and your brother, we've taken two drug dealers out of operation and that you won't return to opera­ tion in Barry County,’’ Shuster told Timothy Wymer, 23. Trial had been scheduled to begin in September for Wymers, but each pleaded guilty to several offenses as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. Believed by police to be major marijuana dealers operating out of their homes, Howard, of 5028 S. Bedford Road, and Timothy, 8198 S. Bedford Road, were arrested Feb. 26 by officials from the Barry County Sheriff's Department and Michigan State Police. In separate sentencings Oct. 21 in Barry County Circuit Court. Howard’s attorney, Edward Hackett, asked the court for leniency because of his client’s previously clean record. "Even though it appears that Mrl Wymer had a fair ameunt of marijuana in his home at the arrest, this is his first offense,’’ Hackett said. “We’d ask the court to give him the chance to be rehabilitated.’’ On his own behalf, Howard admitted he was wrong. “I realize I've made some very serious mistakes,’’ he said. “I’m not a trouble per­ son. I've worked. I’ve worked hard for the last 14 years to get where I’m at.’’ But Judge Shuster told Howard society demands punishment for drug dealers. “Mr. Wymer, you’ve been a dealer ’Nbt a user, a dealer,” Shuster said. “A dealer is something else. We might even say we have pity for a mere user. But a dealer is in the same category as a murder, a rapist. A dealer causes much damage. “It is the objective of this court to put you out of circulation, Mr. Wymer, for as long as it can.” Before sentence was pronounced, Timothy’s attorney. Robert Rhodes, asked the court to follow the state sentencing guidelines, which called for no more than 12 months in jail for his client. “The sentencing guidelines take into ac­ count the substance involved,” Rhodes said. “They treat Mr. Wymer under the guidelines as a dealer, not a user.” See BROTHERS, cont page 3 COUNTY BOARD, continued... 1985 agreement between the two parties calls for the council to share in the proceeds on a decreasing percentage basis over a 35-year period. Currently, the council and county would split proceeds on a 50-50 basis, but that is scheduled to change Dec. 19 when the agree­ ment states that the percentage for the council will drop to 45 percent and the county’s share would jump to 55-percent. However, the motion approved by the board Tuesday, with Commissioner P. Richard Dean abstaining, maintains the 4-H Council’s current rights. County Board Chair­ man Ted McKelvey said. "We want to try to keep it out of court,” Commissioner Orvin Moore said. Because of the mutual decision to seek an appraisal of the land, the county board voted “in effect stop the clock as of yesterday” to retain the 4-H Council’s right to 50 percent of the proceeds for the extension of 60 days beyond completion of the appraisal, said County Coordinator Judy Peterson. She said the board’s action also gives the council an ex­ tension of its statute of limitations for that period if the council later decides it wants to file a legal suit against the county. The statute of limitations is thought to be two years in this situation, she said. Peterson said county commissioners met with the 4-H Council, members of the lake association, and attorneys for each group Fri­ day afternoon to discuss the ideas the county board formally approved Tuesday. “The meeting was very amicable,” she said. The ideas discussed were presented in a for­ mal proposal by Hastings attorney Bruce W. Gee on behalf of the 4-H Council. The county has owned the land at Algon­ quin Lake since 1940. The 4-H Council paid for the buildings it erected on the property when •» was used as a camp. However, in the 1985 agreement, due to a lack of funds, the 4-H Council relinquished the camp to the county board, but retained the right of first refusal, which means the council can override ALCA’s offer and purchase the property itself for $40,000. . More fuel in the disagreement between the county board and the 4-H Council was added when the county voted in September to reject the council’s attempt to exercise its right of first refusal. County commissioners have said the 4-H Council's offer does not contain the same con­ ditions as the ALCA’s proposal and therefore was not valid. ALCA had agreed to maintain the property in a park and open space setting for at least 35 years and provide liability insurance. County officials have said the 4-H Council has net agreed to those terms, so its right of first refusal does not apply. The 4-H Council maintains it only has to offer the same negotiated price as ALCA. A survey of the county-owned property at Algonquin Lake is expected to be completed in about a week. Peterson said the survey was necesary "in order to give a clear title to anyone?* Peterson planned to begin contacting com­ mercial appraisers in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek Wednesday. The county plans to pay the cost of the appraisal which will be part of the cost of the sale, but Peterson said anyone who disagrees with the results will have to pay for their own appraisal. “If the appraiser says it (the former camp) is worth more (than $40,000). we’ll have to look at it again at that time,” she said. The ap­ praisal is not binding to any of the parties involved. In other business Tuesday, the county board: —Approved SI ,395 worth of improvements to the accounting office of the county Friend of the Court in an area that had received water damage. —Appointed Jack Lenz of Hastings to another term on the county road commission. —Heard a report by Commissioner Paul Kiel that Joseph Hamm, PhD, has been hired as the executive director of Southcentral Michigan Commission on Aging. Hamm, who will start in the new position in two weeks, has previous experience as the director of Saginaw County's COA and as ad­ ministrator of a nursing home. Kiel said Hamm most recently had been doing con­ sulting work with universities. —Adopted a resolution urging the Michigan Senate to pass House Bill 5591, which would protect the state’s environment by moving away from the current dependency on land­ fills by promoting alternatives such as recycl­ ing and ’waste to energy’ systems. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. h .,-rnher 10. 1988 — Page 3 World War I vet thankful for uneventful service by Kathleen Scott SOLDIERS REMEMBERED... Veterans' Day activites planned throughout county Friday American soldiers from past wars will be recognized across the country and in the Barry County area for Veterans' Day Friday. •Middleville's VFW Post 7548 will hold a program on the downtown bridge at 7 p.m. Participating in the ceremony will be a minister, the Caledonia American Legion post. Boy Scouts and members of the Vietnam Veterans of America. Refreshments will be served at the post home to those invited to take part in the cere­ mony. Participants should be at the post home around 6 or 6:15 p.m. •Veterans confined to foster care homes throughout the Delton area will be brought in to the Delton VFW Post 422 for a meal prepared by the Auxiliary. Dinner will begin at the Stony Point post at 5:30 p.m. with bingo games following. •Patients and employees at Provincial House in Hastings will be recognized for their contributions as veterans Friday at 11 a.m. •Out of the borders of Barry County, ceremonies will be held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek at 11 a.m. Activities will begin at 10:15 a.m. with a march from the post area to the program site. All veteran, fraternal, and civic organizations, as well as individuals, may participate in the march preceding the formal program, which will conclude with a flyover by the 110th Tactical Air Squadron, Miang, battle Creek. Civil War re-enactment groups will also take part in the march. The services, expected to last about 40 minutes, will be based on the theme, "A Grateful Nation Remembers," and the public is invited to remember the sacrifices of veterans. For more information on the activities at Ft. Custer, call the cemetery office at 731-4164. Harwood to face charge of manslaughter in shooting by Jeff Kaczmarczy k A 24-year-old Vermontville man arrested in connection with the Oct. 6 shcxiting death of Nashville resident Jack Main Jr. is expected to plead guilty next week to a reduced charge of involuntary manslaughter. At his hearing Monday in 56th District Court. Dennis C. Harwood Jr., waived his preliminary exam and was scheduled to be ar­ raigned Nov. 16 in Barry County Circuit Coin. Barry County Assistant Prosecutor Kenneth Hay es told I he cqurt |k..cx|KCI.> Harwood to plead guilty to the reduced charge in exchange for the dismissal of an open charge of murder, which carries a maximum possible sentence of life in prison. At the request of defense attorney David Tripp. Judge Gary Holman reduced Har­ wood's bond from $100,000 cash or surety to $50,000 cash or surety. Holman rejected Tripp's request to lower it to $25,000 Police have said they do not know why Har­ wood may hare taken the life of Main, who police said had been a long-time friend. Recently, the two began sharing an apartment in Nashville after Main had separated from hr wife. Three people, including Main and Har­ wood. were present at the 110 Main St. home on Oct. 6 when Main was killed instantly by a 20-gauge shotgun blast to the head. The inci­ dent initially vas thought to have been a suicide, but authorities later determined the death to be a homicide. Dean Myers. 19. the third person in the room at the time, said Main had been depress­ ed the night of his death and was talking about killing himself. Main's wife had left him. taking their oneyear-old daughter with her. He had been see­ ing a girl and had fought with her that even­ ing. Myers said. Afterward. Main and his rbommates sat down to have a few drinks at the Main Strecf apartment. After sereral hours of drinks. Main. 24. began to talk of suicide. His friend, Dennis Haruood Jr., offered to help. Myers said Main had a shotgun barrel in his mouth, and Harwood had his finger on the trigger. Myers said afterward that Harwood said. "Let me do it.” Main replied. "Go ahead.” After a pause, the gun exploded, killing Main instantly. But members of Harwood's family have denied Myers' story, saying Harwood was trying to get the gun away frotn Main when it accidentally fired. Harwood remains lodged in the Barry County Jail. BROTHERS, continued... Rhodes added that the county probation department recommended the sentence be within the guidelines. But Shuster said he was not obligated to follow the guidelines, which are state-wide average sentences compiled to assist judges in sentencing specific crimes. "Not all the guidelines committees are go­ ing to take the judge off the hook in deciding what's right for society.” Shuster said. Before he was sentenced. Timothy said he was sorry for his actions. "1 know I done wrong.” he said. "I ask for the forgiveness of the court on it. 1 guess that's about all.’* "This court feels a dealer, little or big. should be dealt with severely." Shuster replied. "We hope to make that choice severe to discourage others from dealing drugs in Barry County.” Timothy, who also pleaded guilty to one count of delivery of marijuana, was fined $2,000 for that offense. Initially charged with delivery of mari­ juana. conspiracy to deliver marijuana, possession of a sawed-off shotgun, and possession of a firearm during a felony . Howard Wymer pleaded guilty to the con­ spiracy and sawed-off shotgun charges. Timothy Wymer originally was charged with five counts of delivery of marijuana and one count of conspiracy to delivery mari­ juana. As part of his plea agreement, he pleaded guilty to one of the five delivery charges and to the conspiracy to deliver charge. During the one-month investigation in February, police uscu a Hastings man arrested last fall on drug charges to make the four marijuana purchases from Timothy Wymer. During the four controlled buys, the man was first searched by police, given a conceal­ ed microphone, provided with money and sent to purchase the drugs. Police, meanwhile, kept the Wymer houses under surveillance during the transactions. Immediately after making the purchases — which ranged from a quarter-ounce to a half­ pound — the buyer turned over the marijuana to waiting police officers. The street value of the four buys was $2,000. police said. Authorities repeated the process before simultaneously raiding both brothers’ homes on Feb. 26. Police recovered a small amount of mari­ juana from one home and a "substantial quan­ tity” from the other home, an official said. A .o.gun and documents that police said were records of drug transactions also were seized. The buyer, who cooperated with police in exchange for dismissal of one of his two pen­ ding court cases for selling marijuana, testified at the Wymer's preliminary exam in April that he went to Timothy’s house each time to purchase marijuana. If Timothy didn't have enough at his house, he would go to Howard's house. On one occasion, the buyer said, he visited Timothy al Howard’s home. During that visit, he said he saw a large quantity of marijuana stuffed between three to four studs in a wall that hud been partially opened up. He said Timothy told him there was about 40 pounds of marijuana hidden in the wall. 12 MONTH CD 8.25 % PIONEER BANK North Branch 600 622 1889 313 688 3051 Looking back at his four months as a solier in World War I, Onto Knowles now says he's lucky he never left the United States. In 1918, however, he was a brawny, 20year-old farm boy with a taste for combat. "At the time, I wanted to fight. With all the literature they put out, you felt you had to go," says Omo, now 91. "I think I had an urge to go like all the rest of them. I wanted to go to France rather than Virginia. Things weren't pleasant in Virginia. Everyone want­ ed to be assigned.’ In the spring and summer of 1918, Omo says he tried to enlist, but because the war was winding down, colleges were closed, and thousands of other young men were trying to enlist, he had to wait on call, until his pa­ pers came in. * He was assigned to Camp Eustis, near Norfolk, which was a new camp at that time, "right out in the woods." He and the other men assigned there helped dig trenches and dig out tree stumps. Living conditions were poor and the weather was cold, he says. But he realized later he was far better off in Virginia than he would have been in Europe. "I talked to people who were over there and wandered around in the mud for six weeks in France. It was not pleasant," he said. The German theory of fighting crippled a lot of men, says Omo. "They had machine guns, but they wouldn’t shoot high enough to kill you," explains Knowles of Hastings, who knows of only three or four World War I veterans still alive in Barry County. "They’d shoot you low and blow away your legs. They figured it’d take two people to take care of you if you were hurt. If you were dead, nobody bothered with you. So, a live man, as far as they were concerned, was better than a dead man." Omo said he probably would have been sent to France because the men he was with went there. And he never heard from any of them. But he had his own battle. He was one of the few who survived the Spanish flu. He said that at one time, Ft. Custer in Battle Creek had bodies of 2,500 people who had died of the Spanish flu. The disease eventually became a worldwide epi­ demic, killing an estimated 5 to 20 million people in 1917 and 1918. "I seen people stand at attention in ranks and just fall right down, unconscious," he said. He was in a field hospital for about 10 days, and said he went through about five days when he didn’t know what was happen­ ing. "Why I lived, I don't know. I didn't think I was going to live," says Omo. "I happen to be a little stronger, I guess." While he was recovering, many of the men he had been with were shipped out to France. After failing to find an assignment appro­ priate for him, an office worker asked Omo if he'd be interested in working with the Coast Guard. He agreed, left the Army and joined the Coast Guard about 10 miles away, working in the anti-aircraft artillery division until the end of the war. Norfolk, says Omo, was a hot spot at that time. Men were being shipped out by the hundreds. One flotilla included 32 long boats headed for England. Camp Eustis was one of three camps within a 30-mile area, so pre­ cautions were taken and the men were pre­ pared for attack. "The (enemy) subs would be cruising up and down the coast," relates Omo. "They’d take a shot at you and submerge." Omo was part of a five-man squad opera­ ting 3.2 caliber artillery equipment that shot high ammunition shells up in the air, ex­ ploding where airplanes were. He was a sergeant in charge of the other four men in his squad. He said they were moved around regularly. "You never knew where you were going to be tomorrow," he explains. "They’d bring a small truck in and hook onto your equipment and haul it away, unit and all. "You never knew where tomorrow was going to be. You didn't ask too many quest­ ions." At one point, Omo said he was on a boat headed for France, and after 1 1/2 days at sea, they turned around and headed home. He said he had a lot of extra time. "When you're stationed in a hidden place, you have time to think and stay alert and stay alive," he said. While there, he also had time to talk to one of his officers, Master Sgt. Block who had been at the attack on San Juan Hill with Theodore Roosevelt during the SpanishAmerican War. Knowles says Block told him that the Americans attacked from three sides, running from bush to bush to remain hidden. "Roosevelt rode up on his horse," Orno says, repealing Block's account. "They shot his horse, and he went running behind the bushes and said, 'give 'em hell, boys.'" When the war ended Nov. 11, the Coast Guard had no way to send Omo home. So he returned to the Army, giving up his Coast Guard rank as sergeant, and becoming a pri­ vate, first class in the Army. He arrived in Battle Creek Dec. 23,1919, on a troop train. He said there was no trans­ portation directly from Battle Creek to Hastings, so he took the Interurban, a high­ speed electric train, from Battle Creek to Grand Rapids. He was served coffee and doughnuts by the Salvation Army at Union Station in Grand Rapids, and took the Mid­ night Michigan Central from Grand Rapids to Hastings. Because it was late, he says he spent the night al the Hastings Hotel. "The next morning, I got out on the street and met a neighbor of ours there and rode home with them," he relates. "I got home about 1:30 p.m. Christmas Day." When he returned from Virginia, he said he "couldn't buy a job at that lime." He worked with another young man cutting wood. They'd cut about four chords a day, and were paid S3 a chord. "Now they get S35 a chord," he says. He worked for a couple of detective agen­ cies in Grand Rapids, was in the State Police force, and eventually worked for Consumers Power. He retired from there July 1,1962, at 65 years of age, after 38 years with the com­ pany. He said he helped lie wire in on the tele­ phone line stretching from Carlton Town­ ship to Hastings. He was at the first organi­ zational meeting of the Hastings American Legion Post in the spring of 1919, and later held offices there. He and his wife, Loma, have lived in their home on South Jefferson Street for 48 years. And although Omo is nearing the century mark, he still keeps active. At different times, he has belonged to Farm Bureau, the Carlton Grange, the Masons, the Oddfellows and the Barry County Democratic Party, among his other endeavors. He still volunteers at the Community Activities Center, packaging and distributing free surplus commodities. And this month, as in every November, he plans to go deer hunting in northern Michigan. Omo Knowles is thankful he never set foot on France in World War I. Hello there, stranger, how do you do? I can ten you're from Eustis, by looking atyouMud in your eye, heaving a sigh. Tell me truthfully, why didn't you die Whenever disease came up for a test Spanish flu and all the rest? Malaria greets you Mosquitoes eat you And in the winter, you're going to freeze. -Omo Knowles. 1918 Camp Eustis, Va. Sexual assautt charges against ex-police chief dropped by Jeff Kaczmarczyk In a trial that never got off the ground, cxMiddlevilte Police Chief Boyd Cain walked out of Barry County Circuit Court a free man Tuesday morning after the woman he was ac­ cused of sexually assaulting dropped the charges pending against him. After the prosecutor made a statement dur­ ing opening arguments that raised the subject of the victim's previous sexual history. Pro­ bate Judge Richard Shaw ruled that Cain could produce evidence of her sexual affairs with other men as pan of his defense. Rather than take the witness stand and be compelled to testify about her entire sexual history, the 27-ycar-old Thornapplc Township woman asked Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley to drop the case. The action ends a legal nightmare for the 42-year-old Cain, who lost his job after he was charged in May 1987 with taking wage kickbacks and embezzlement of Middleville Village funds. This final legal action stemmed from a July 1987 incident, in which Cain supposedly sex­ ually assaulted the woman in his pickup truck and in her Thomapple Township home. Trial on charges of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and assault with intent to com­ mit criminal sexual conduct had been schedul­ ed for November 1987. but the matter was delayed after Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming ruled that the defense could not admit evidence of previous sexual activities between the victim and Cain or between the victim and any other person. Defense attorney A. Ray Kallicl appealed the ruling to the Michigan Court of Appeals, which ruled in April that testimony concern­ ing previous encounters between Cain and the victim were necessary for Cain's defense and were therefore admissible. The appellate court left the subject of the woman's activities with other men to the discretion of the trial judge. As opening arguments began Tuesday. Crowley cautioned the jury that the defense would attempt to put the the victim on trial as well as the defendant. “The defendant will attack her. through his lawyer, who will attempt to make her look like some sort of a ‘Deep Throat' of Mid­ dleville.” Crowley said, referring to a 1970s X-rated movie with that title. Arguing that Crowley had introduced the subject of the woman's relations with other men. Kailiel immediately requested court per­ mission to use her sexual history as a defense for his client. "Mr. Crowley has now broached that sub­ ject." Kallicl said. “Mr. Crowley says we're going to prove her to be an evil person, and she is.” Crowley objected to the request, explaining that he was referring to a disagreement bet­ ween the prosecution and the defense over the alleged sexual activity the victim claimed took place. "Mr. Kallicl interpreted that remark to mean everyone else in the world." Crowley said. "But that was not the intent of the remark in my opening statement. 1 cannot fathom . . . how that has anything to do with the case.” After a short recess. Judge Shaw, who was assigned to hear the case, ruled that the Michigan rape/shield law protects sexual assault victims from having their sexual histories used against them, but it could be set aside in "extraordinary circumstances." “The subject has now been broached by the prosecution.” Shaw said. "Now the jury is expecting to hear that kind of evidence.” "To me that’s a significant step. That causes the defendant to be in a position to de­ fend himself . . . when he’s not in a position to.” Shaw said he fully supported the rape/shield law. but said this was an unusual instance in which it must be set aside. "This is a very narrow ruling. This is a rul­ ing in a very narrow, particular issue.” he said. After a one-hour recess at the prosecution's request to talk with the victim, an apparently annoyed Crowley decided to drop the charges. "We do not feel it would be appropriate to go forward with the charges." he said. "1 believe the court is absolutely wrong in the ruling it has made. I do not believe it’s rele­ vant to bring in the past activities of the vic­ tims. That’s asking the victim to go too far." After the case was dismissed, Cain said he was pleased with the outcome, though he ex­ pected to be acquitted. "She knew I was innocent. She finally came to her senses and dropped them,” he said. “I wasn't surprised. I expected it all along." Cain, who said his legal troubles are over, said he wants to make up for lost time now. “I'm trying to make up to my family all the problems I had and just trying to live a good life." he said. Kallicl acknowledged that he also was con­ fident. but was surprised nonetheless by the outcome. “1 didn't expect it," the Grand Rapids at­ torney said. "But unusual things happen when people are required to testify under oath. It gives them second thoughts.” Crowley said both he and the victim had agreed to drop the case, but said the final deci­ sion was the woman's. Cain was given a two-week suspension without pay from his position as Middleville police chief in May 1987 after he was arrested on charges of receiving wage kickbacks from one of his officers and of attempting to embez­ zle village funds. In February, he received a probationary Peace Corps teacher to speak at AAUW Eileen Oehler, former Hastings librarian and Peace Corps teacher for two years at Srinakarinwirt University in Phitsanulok. Thailand, will speak to the American Associa­ tion of University Women. Tuesday. Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at the home of Rowena Hale. 614 Indian Hills Drive. “Thailand Look' 3 woard the 21st Century” is her slide presentation title. Chairperson for the program is Bea Pino and co-hostesses are Elizabeth Underwood and Bea Pino. sentence for the wage kickback charge. The embezzlement charge later was dismissed. In March. Cain received a second proba­ tionary sentence for admitting to driving an untitled truck while under the influence of alcohol. He also received a probationary sentence and was ordered to pay a fine. The drunk driving charge stems from in­ cidents that occurred the same night as the alleged criminal sexual conduct Cain, who served no jail time for either of his two convictions, cannot be tried again on the criminal sexual conduct and xssault charges. Carlton Township residents voted for the first time Tuesday In the new Carlton Township Hall on Welcome Road. As with much of Barry County on Election Day, voter turnout was heavier than expected. Shortly after 5 p.m. voters were lined up outside the hall, and poll workers in Carlton said that fully half of the township’s registered voters had already cast ballots. Prairieville rejects proposals... The fate of township proposals was a mixed bag in Tuesday's general election, as was the results of four races for township offices. Prairieville Township voted down a pro­ position for road work and maintenance and another for replacing emergency vehicles. Meanwhile. Castleton Township voters ap­ proved millage requests for fire and am­ bulance equipment. At the same time, contests in Woodland. Orangeville and Baltimore townships produc­ ed few surprises, but tight races. Orangeville voters barely retutned two incumbents to of­ fice. Woodland voters chose a Republican for supervisor and turned back a write-in cam­ paign by an incumbent who lost in the primary. Baltimore voters elected the deputy clerk to fill the slot vacated by the retiring clerk. In Prairieville, voters rejected the same two proposals in the August primary, hut township boa.d members decided to bring buck the question because of the low voter turnout in the primary. The first proposal, a half-mill for roads, was defeated 665 to 607. The second, for a mill for emergency vehicle equipment and replacement, lost 763 to 496. In Castleton, both proposals were renewals. The first was for a half-mill for fire equipment and it passed 610 to 443. A half-milt for am- bulance equipment was approved by a bU3 to 447 count. In candidates’ contest, incumbent Woodland Township Clerk Carol Hewitt created a stir recently when she announced a sticker campaign to try to win back the seat she lost in the primary to fellow Republican Diane Barnum. But her sticker campaign generated only 88 votes to Barnum's 547. In the Woodland supervisor's race. Douglas MacKcnzic nearly doubled the vote total of Democrat Earl Engle. 595 to 303. The Baltimore Township clerk's race was somewhat closer, with Republican Theodora Soya, the deputy clerk under ret.ring Clerk Elaine Al ward, winning 372 to 276 over Deb Lukasiewicz. The closest race of all. however, was a thrcc-for-two contest for Orangeville Township trustee. Incumbents Fred Lewis and Danny Boulter, both Democrats, squeaked by Republican challenger Joan Hulst. Lewis had 524 votes. Boulter had 520 and Hulst 508. Hulst. at the close of tallying machine votes, actually had outpolled both incumbents with 408 votes to Lewis' 388 and Boulter’s 369. However, she lost heavily in the returns from absentee ballots. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 10, 1988 VIEWPOINT We’ve created our own campaign monster ( nminentaries from our editorialstaffand the community— How much power to the people? I Perhaps the most interesting local race in the now-concluded general election of 1988 was the one for Bany County Register of Deeds. This is unusual, because few of the voting populace really understand the duties of the office. And, frankly, few normally get excited about such a contest. But this year-it was different because Democratic challenger Robert Dwyer tried to make his campaign for register of deeds a referendum on the office itself. Dwyer proposed that the register of deeds and clerk's offices be merged, just like they will be in neighboring Allegan County at the start of 1989. This forced incumbent Republican Sandy Schondelmayer to spend as much time campaigning to keep the office separate as campaigning for re-election. But after hearing both sides of the issue, some observers may have come up with the question of why we even bother to have certain offices elected. Some county jobs require specific skills and electing a popular, but unqualified person could have disastrous results. It is almost blasphemous to suggest taking power away from the voters by removing certain offices from the ballot and making them appointed positions. But it is apparent that we voters sometimes are making choices about jobs we know very little about and in some cases, care very little about For example, how many get truly excited about the candidates for University of Michigan Board of Regents? How many voters know anything about these candidates? The ballots are getting cluttered more and more every time there is an election. Voters may be getting overwhelmed by the number of choices they have to make. And the more questions and names on the ballot, the greater the likelihood that in many cases the voters aren't really making informed decisions. There are many local public service jobs that are appointed by duly-elected legislative bodies. Good examples are city fire chiefs, police chiefs, assessors and city managers. Maybe some county wide elected jobs such as register of deeds and surveyor, should instead be appointed, based on qualifications, by a duly-elected legislative body, in this case, the county board of commissioners. Critics of such an idea will be quick to say this would be just another move toward taking away the power of the people at the ballot box. But, given the nature of some of these positions, how much power really would be lost? Probably the most crucial positions for people to vote on are legislative, judicial and executive. Service jobs, in winch the office holder does not make any legislative or judicial decisions, are different animals. In the weary wake of Election '88, the idea of making some elected jobs appointed should be studied. In the long run, some changes, if they can be effected, just might make local government a little more efficient - By the time you read this, the monster that was "Campaign ’88" finally will be behind us. There will be many sighs of relief, as people now will be able to watch their televisions without constantly being bombarded by those nasty Bush and Dukakis ads and by various other "spots" for candidates state representatives, Congress, U.S. Senator and judgeships, not to mention Proposal A. I have to join this group of relieved citizens who have tired of viewing and hearing about the elections. Many people, particularly this year, have registered complaints about political ads, most notably the ones for Bush and Dukakis. Editor's Notes. by David T. Young They’ve said they're tired of two men seeking the presidency slinging such mud, a process that is beneath the dignity of such an important and prestigious office. There are polls that bear out this growing weariness and those who monitor the mood the electorate with polls have said many of us simply have been turned off. Why did Campaign '88 degenerate into Now that the general election of 1988 is history, it's time to put behind us all the rhetoric and debate and get on with the business of government After a lengthy period in which candidates and issues have been debated publicly, the decisions have been made at the ballot box. And now that the voters' wishes have been made known, the winners need to prepare for the task of doing the jobs they have been elected to do. The campaigns locally had their rough spots, particularly at the county level, but that is now behind us. And while elections are often fascinating, there comes a time to put down the swords and declare a truce. Congratulations are in order for the winners and kind words of "you gave it a good shot" are in order for the losers. Barry County and its townships, its areas served by state representative and congressional districts and its judicial districts now must get on with the day-to-day business. When Jan. 1 rolls around, we'll be saying goodbye to some public officials stepping down and saying hello to some new ones. It happens every four years and it's been fun, but the party's over. Now thert's work to be done. LETTERS from our readers.... Letters about schools grossly unfair To the residents of the Hastings Area School District: We who work in the Hastings Area Schools really don't want to keep up this weekly ex­ change of letters to the editor, but we simply can't let such grossly inaccurate and unfair let­ ters as appeared in the Nov. 3 edition go unanswered. First, in regard to the charge that the infor­ mation distributed by the Hastings Area School System during the millage campaign was in­ accurate - all of the information distributed by the Hastings Area Schools is accurate and is based on statistics provided by the Michigan Department of Education and representatives of the other school systems used in the comparisons. It was the information in another letter to the editor that was inaccurate. Wc stand by the ac­ curacy of our information and encourage Mr. Matel to follow up with the State Department or any of the other school systems on anything he thinks was inaccurate so that he can see he is wrong in his accusations. Secondly, space doesn't permit an extensive answer to Leslie Smith’s questions, but a few examples of facts might help readers unders­ tand some of the insinuations contained in the Smith Letter: the highest spending school in the conference. 3) Of course, wc own the stage for drama presentations, but there are expenses for items such as costumes, set construction, programs and tickets and script royalties. 4) Likewise, music is not free, unless the community wants us to disregard copyright laws. 5) Yes, wc arc paying off the high school building that was constructed in the late 60s with money from the sale of bonds that were to be repaid over 30 years - that is like the mor­ tgage that most people have on their homes. Thirdly, one letter writer accused us of not caring for our students. All of us in the schools agree that it is important to show caring and continually work on developing good relation­ ships with students. In fact, I can give examples of persons who have told us that they moved into our school district because of our staff. Furthermore, I could cite many examples of how our staff cares for students on a daily basis, but it is important to note that we also have a responsibility for student discipline, and sometimes we're accused of not caring when we take action to control the behavior of students. Also, readers need to know there is another side to the stories told by Ms. Brown.,Main­ ly, it's important to note that we try very hard 1) The library books arc paid for. but thorj. f to place students in situations where they will are continuing expenses for periodicals, equip­ be as successful as possible. ment, materials, and supervision - thus there Finally, if readers have questions about the is a sizeable savings by closing the library. schools, why not just come in to our offices 2) There are not sheds, or even closets, full and get the facts, we have nothing to hide! of excess athletic equipment, although wc do have items in storage until they are used dur­ Sincerely, ing the appropriate season. Hastings High Carl Schoessel School has the lowest total budget for athletics Superintendent of the eight schools in the Twin Valley Athletic Hastings Area Schools Conference, and last year was SI54.000 below The Hotting* Benner welcome* and encourage* letter* fo the editor o» a mean* of exploiting an opinion or point of view on *ubject* of current general interest. The following guideline* have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer, "he writer's name WILL. BE PUBLISHED. • All letter* should be written In good taste, tetter* which are libelous or defama­ tory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to re|*ct. edit or make any change* *uch a* spelling and punctuation. Endorsements don’t belong in church To the editor: I see that churches in the Barry County area passing out political endorsements for candidates. I thought the job of the churches was to give spiritual guidance and help and support for its members. The churches wonder why they do not reach people, that is the pan of the reason, if chur­ ches are allowed to pass out political materials. I feel they ought to lose their tax exempt status. Politics and religion don't mix. It sounded to me like politics are more im­ portant to the churches than spiritual things. Leave the political things up to the people and not the church. Political things should be put away at church to concentrate on what should be done at church, and that is worship. Eldcn Shellenbarger Hastings You can look up teacher salaries To the editor: Over the last several weeks we have been reading a lot of conflicting information regar­ ding teacher salaries in the Hastings School District. 1 would suggest that anyone questioning this matter contact the Hastings School Ad­ ministration Office and obtain a copy of “The Master Agreement Between the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education, and the Hastings Education Association 1986-1989”. In this book, on page 34, you will find a listing of teachers’ wages. You will also note that a teacher with a BA and 19 years of ex­ perience is paid 534,266 per year. This is a 7.7 percent raise from the previous year, and he will receive a $2,037 raise the following year. Further, you will see that an instructor with an MA and 19 years of experience is paid $38,061 per year. This is an 8 percent raise from the previous year, and lie will receive a $2,513 raise the following year. These wages are paid for a 30-hour work week, and 183 working days. These numbers do not include full medical benefits, dental in­ surance, vision insurance and retirement. With this information in hard, I feel that the author of the rebuttal letter from the Hastings School Board, printed in the Oct. 27 edition of the Banner, owes Mrs. Sylvia Forster and the Banner an apology. Additionally, the Concern sd Citizens of Lakeside Drive In Hastings, owe the voters an apology for publishing incorrect information prior to the millage vote. It definitely affected my vole! John Rohe Hastings Victim’s rights weren’t protected To the editor PUBLIC OPINION: Should Election Day be moved to a weekend? What a paradox, on the day we are voting on an issue of "victim's rights”, a local judge abrogates a sexual assault victim's rights by dismissing the assailant (at the victim’s re­ quest, to avoid inquiry into past sexual ex­ periences). Does Rape Shield legislation bear application only at the judge’s discretion (or defendant’s attorney’s?) for specific sexual acts? It somehow seems less than equitable that those charged with the sale of narcotics arc judged on present charges with previous con­ victions kept from juries (with the intent of an unbiased opinion ... to insure the defendant's rights); yet, the victim of a sexual assault (and yes, acts without consent ARE assault) may be required to divulge the entire history and nature of her sexual relationships based upon the judge's interpretation of statements by the Eagles can’t find a home here To the editor ALCA’s camp purchase explained 7b the editor. channels It is not prime lakefront, suitable for development. In fact, the other side of the channel is about two to three boat lengths away. To be considered in our purchase price is the restrictions on developing in this area. If ALCA were to develop the area for expanded residential homes, it would come at a financial sacrifice to ALCA and a financial gain to the county taxpayers, because of the restrictive use agreement. ALCA is ready to buy. We have a purchase agreement with the county and are awaiting the survey results. ALCA will be responsible for the property and liability insurance. The county commis­ sion will not be bothered with calls of van­ dalism in the middle of the night. Finally, we are optimistic that questions and problems can be resolved between all the parties. Sincerely. Patrick J. Shapre President. ALCA very ones that have earned the most criticism. Bush's ads were perhaps the most effective. A couple of them helped him pull away in the polls in late September. One ad, about the failure of Dukakis to clean up Boston Harbor, complete with pictures of sludge and other unpleasant things, was not inaccurate, but it didn't tell See EDITOR’S NOTES, page 8 LETTERS TO THE EDE OR, CONTINUED: By an overwhelming majority vote of ap­ proval of the Algonquin Lake Community Associaton (ALCA). at our general member­ ship meeting on Oct. 25.1 have been directed to write in regard to our proposed purchase of the 4-H camp from the county. ALCA decided to attempt to purchase the property in order to obtain a location for association and community functions. Since 1987. the association has cleaned and tidied up, to some extent, the grounds and some of the buildings. The buildings are in disrepair. We are buying as is. with the risk of repair and renovation borne by ALCA. Windows arc broken in the buildings. The pool is a great liability to the county and tax­ payers; in our estimate it is non-functional. as it has not been maintained for several years. Estimates we have of well and septic repairs are considerable. In the buildings there are no furniture, kit­ chen utensils, appliances or other equipment. All buildings arc bare. The property involved is on one of our lake such a negative war of words and images? The answer, unfortunately, lies with us. We’ve asked for it and we’ve got iL The people behind the scenes who masterminded the Bush and Dukakis campaigns somehow became aware that we voters in general have become a lazy lot. They knew that many of us don't take the time to really look at the critical issues of WRITE US A LETTER: i An election postscript the day and of the future. They knew that many of us only want to be entertained, not challenged into thinking. So rather than offer us issue-oriented campaigns with substance, they opted to reach us where we live. The most powerful and effective messages in the presidential campaign of 1988 have been offered in televised political ads, the Lesa Yarger Greg Wickham Despite a higher voter turnout Tuesday than many analysts expected. American participa­ tion in elections — averaging 40 to 60 percent of registered voters — tends to be well below voter turnout in most western European democracies.. Some experts believe one reason voter participation is higher in these countries is because many hold elections on Saturdays or Sundays, when most people are not working. Do you think it would be a good idea io move Election Day to a weekend? Carol Pyrzynski: “I would say it would be a good idea on the weekend, but they should keep it on a Tuesday. Better yet, they should give time off work to vote.” Ed Tibble: "That would be a good idea. They'd get a lot more people out." Charles Moore Richard Allen: “It wouldn’t make a dif­ ference to me. I always take the time to vote. 11 might be handier for other people.” Lesa Yarger: “It wouldn't make a dif­ ference to me, but it would for my husband. He had to vote absentee because he was so busy.” Greg Wickham: "No, I don’t know if I’d come down on Saturday or Sunday. I usually have other things going." Charles Moore: "I think they should go on the way (hey are." (Participants in this week "s Public Opinion were interviewed at the Carbon Township polls on Election Day.) I am a member of the auxiliary of Hastings Eagle Aerie No. 4158. Wc will be only two years old in December. Although we have donated over three thou­ sand dollars to civic projects in this area, we still do not have a home here. Three times, twice by the city planning board and once by the county planning com­ mission, we have been stopped in our efforts to uotain a home. In every instance, the reason given was petty. Location 1 was on a gravel street, but we needed more paved parking. Location 2, although there are many empty buildings suitable for this purpose, they thought this building should also be saved for light industry. Location 3 was on one of the best roads in the county, but they said it was too close to a dangerous intersection. It has becommc obvious to me we are not wanted in this area, and any location would be found unsuitable. I have loved this community and spent weekends and vacations here for years. I retired and moved here to live year around aver five years ago but I now feel betrayed and unwanted. I spend 95 percent of my in­ come in this area, but I intend to give serious consideration to where I spend it in the future. I also invite all Eagle members, and any one else who does not like the idea of discrimina­ tion, to think about their spending habits and to take a greater interest in local politics. Martha Swift Hastings prosecution and what is admissible. The perceived vehicle to insure that sexual assault victims do not end up "on trial” ap­ parently does not apply to Barry County victims/women (often synonymous). And God forbid, some equate “dismissed” with "innocent.” Carla Wilson-Neil Hastings Volunteers raised funds to fight C/F To the editor The people of Hastings spent much time and effort this past September to help the 30,000 children and young adults who are afflicted with Cystic Fibrosis in this country. These very special people, our dedicated volunteers, raised $1,056 to support research, education, and treatment for victims of this fatal disease. We are extremely grateful for the generosity of our conununit}' members. It is with particular appreciation that we acknowledge the contribution of our marchers - the folks who tirelessly went door-to-door educating the public. On behalf of our CF children, I thank every person who contributed toward the success of our September campaign. Each effort brings us closer to a cure. Lorraine Gehringer Campaign Coordinator Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Hastings Banner) BANNER IRC. 1952 N. Broodway, Hastings, Ml 49058 P.O. Box B MiuM by... HASTINGS Publication No. (USPS 717-930) FOfTatASTCb Seed address change* fo Nastfags Bmmt - PA Bex B Mastings, Ml 49058 - M02 Published Weexly Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 WBsanrriON bath 113.00 per year In Sorry County •15.00 per year in adjoining count)** •14 M ft year elsewhere �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 10, ‘988 — Page 5 From Time to Time... by— Esther Walton j Deer hunters in Barry County - When the first white man entered Barry County, deer were abundant. One could go out in the morning and return at night with at least one deer. There was no limit to the amount of deer one could shoot. As more and more people settled the area deer were confined to smaller and smaller areas, and the herds became smaller. Deer hides were as valuable as the meat to the early pioneers. In Richland, there was a deer hide operation where farmers would br­ ing in as many deer hides as was possible. It made a nice cash crop for the fanners during the long winter months. The Indians complained bitterly, saying the white inatrU-as'destroying their food, wasting it by !caVmg>tuJhai was left of the deer laying on the ground*(qspoil. Once the deer had been cleared <>ut of the area, the operations moved elsewhere^ leaving the remaining Indians without a ready supply for food. The deer herd continued to decline until 1922. when the State Conservation office closed deer hunting in southern lower Michigan. Thu forced the hunters to travel to northern Michigan for deer hunting season. During this time, it was rare event to see deer grazing in the farmer’s com fields. To rcmcdy.the situation, during the depres­ sion the National government, in co-operation with the state government, bought up the poor farm land around Yankee Springs Township and made it a State Game area. For 12 years, no hunting was allowed. The land was planted with aspen trees, com fields and other things that would encourage the repopulation of the deer herds. By 1948. the land was reopened to hunters for the first time in many years. Needless to say, there was great excitement and interest in the event. The Nov. 18. 1948, issue of the Banner carried this story about the reopening. ’’Michigan’s annual deer season opened Monday, with hundreds of Barry County nimrods encamped in the slate’s vast northern areas inhabited by whitetails, and while reports filtering down from the hinter lands that the extent of the kills there have been meager, that has not been true in local areas where the lake on the opening day was greater than anticipated by most sportsmen. “With practically the only concentration of hunters in all of southwestern Michigan located in the Yankee Springs area — Conser­ vation Officer George Sumner figured the number of hunters there at around 500 MonW?Wis emted by officers Wbehroea 40 and 50'bucks were bagged in the county. "It was the first open gun season here in 22 years and the first buck honors for the county — as far as is known — go to Linden Cunn­ ingham. 19. who downed a six-point buck at 7:10 Monday morning on the Henry Frost farm in north Irving Township. "Linden went out with his brother-in-law. George Bedford, and Cart Van Syckle about 6:30 on the Henry Frost farm. He works al the Bliss. Linden's buck was not among the 20 actually checked by Officer Sumner and Of­ ficer Wayne Blanchard during the opening day slaughter. "The devastating power of a shotgun lead­ ed with buckshot was demonstrated by local hunters throughout the day. "Joe Beck. 22. Consumers Power Com­ pany employees, brought down a nine-point buck in Section 33 of Yankee Springs at 8:15 Monday morning with one shot fired at a range of from 60 to 75 yards. "The buck which dressed out at 161 pounds, was struck in the front shoulder, with pellets hitting the neck. He traveled about 20 yards before he dropped. “An ex-Marine, Beck was hunting for the first time and went out alone a: 5 a.m. He was able to drive his car up to the buck and load it in. He jokingly reported that he had "half a mind" to drive up to Bill James' camp near Prudenville and take the boys some venison. “Leon ‘Sammy’ Young. 37. who lives at Podunk Lake, dropped a dandy 195-pound. 11- point buck in his tracks about 5 p.m. Mon­ day hunting on the north end of Otis Lake. “Young was using No. 1 buckshot in his 16-gauge gun and fired at about 25 yards. He saw the horns on the deer first and when the deer raised up, he let him have it. He had hunted all day and the one he took home was (he 11th he had seen, including four with horns. “Howard Ferris dropped his 10-pointer in Section 21 of Rutland Township at 9 a.m. Ferris, a farmer, bagged his deer about threeand-a-half miles from his home. “More proof of the power of buckshot was shown when Kenneth Brott, 19, of Mid­ dleville, brought a grizzled granddaddy with 15 points into town. Ken knocked the unwary animal down about 12:30 with one shot at a distance of about 90 feel. Brott used a 12- gauge with 00 shot and one of the pellets went right through the some 220-pound deer. Broot was hunting with Ray Ridder, 27, of Middleville, and the two found him about four rods from where he had been shot dead. "George R. Foote, Delton, was home before noon with a 10-point, 230-pound buck taken in Orangeville Township. Another buck taken before noon was shot by Roger Wilcox, 31, Route I, Freeport, who downed a sixpointer at 11:20 on the township road between Rutland and Yankee Springs. “Elwyn Courtney, 36, 625 E. South Street, bagged his 11-pointer at 9:30, about a mile and a half west of Otis Lake in Yankee Spr­ ings. He was a big fellow, who went about 225 Courtney fired one shot from his 16-gaugc, using No. 1 buck at a distance of about 45 yards. The deer walked right toward Elwyn and then the old chap turned broadside to give him a better target. Courtney blasted him in back of the front shoulder on the right side. "Courtney, a Royal Coach worker, was hunting in back of his father’s farm with his father. LeRoy Courtney, and Zel Courtney, of Plainwell, in uncle. The three Worked from 9:30 to noon to get the deer to the car. Court­ ney reported that he had had the runway spotted. "The heavy concentration of hunters in the relatively small area and the fact that the deer were not too wild, several were reported shot while looking at the woodsmen, helped ac­ count for the heavy kill here, which without a doubt accomplished the objective of the Con­ servation Department ip keeping .the local herd from "exploding"- into a rampaging, damaging herd. “The kill dropped off to almost nothing Tuesday- with fewer hunters and fewer bucks. Officer Sumner knew of only one taken the second day and he stated categorically that he did not believe that the Barry herd could stand two more days like Monday. “If there is another concentration of hunters like there was on opening day, when 187 cars were checked by the two officers alone, the herd as far as bucks are concerned, may be wiped out. Some bucks may be left in the sanctuary. “Hunters were present from all over Southwest Michigan, Sumner said. "Officer Sumner who ‘processed’ nine nimrods through justice court Tuesday to give them a more liberal education, reported that he had heard of no rifles being used and believed the illegal kill was low. The officer found one “button” buck slaughtered, but not the chap who shot the deer. “Most of the bucks killed here have had big halltrecs mainly because they’ve had time to grow ’em since the last season. “From the north, few reports have been received and by the looks of things, the Ban­ ner staff will go without venison, with only Superintendent Russ Kimmel, Harry Foster and George Willard in the hinterlands. ’ ‘One of the few bucks reported taken Tues­ day was killed by Harry Schultz, of Mid­ dleville, about 9 a.m. in Yankee Springs Township. The deer had five points and tip­ ped the scales at 160 pounds.” utaiBig /foini- PM A HUNTER’S WIDOW Bless my Hunter hear me pray, keep him safe by night and day. Keep his feet, free from frost, for tracking bucks at any cost. Keep him away from Al & Pete’s, or make him hide those dam receipts! Tomorrow he’ll be twenty-nine, anc so we d like to say . , Your wife and kids sure love you lots. Near or far away.________________ HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVEN MARK Love Becky. Broc and Sarah Jane Blood drive set at Maple Valley High School In an effort to avoid a potential blood shor­ tage for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a blood drive from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at Maple Valley High School. Red Cross officials estimate that each donor wflbhelp between one and six patients. “Thanks to technological advances for the last 25 years, the Red Cross is able to separate blood into its major components so that pa­ tients can receive only the portion of blood they really need.” said Sue Fawtey, a representative of the local effort. Fawley said that the Red Cross separates about 90 percer.. of the blood collected into four major components, red cells, while cells, platelets and plasma. As a resuh of this pro­ cess, a unit of blood from one donor possibly could benefit from four to six patients. “The perishability of blood products pro­ vides a constant challenge for the Red Cross to maintain an adequate blood supply," she said, “particularly when you consider that on­ ly 4 percent of the population supplies 100 percent of the blood needs.” The Great Lake* Region of the American Red Cross Blood Services supplies the total blood needs of 72 hospitals in 34 Michigan counties. To meet these needs, the Red Cross must collect about 400 units per day. Fawley urged potential donors to help by visiting the blood bank Nov. II at Maple Valley High Sch.-ol, located east of Nashville at 11090 Nashv iic Hwy. Those between the ages of 17 and 72. in general good health, who weight at least 110 pounds and have not given blood in the last 56 days are eligible donors. Don Turner, director of the Barry County chapter of the Red Cross, said there are 1,140 regular donors in the county. “If you are reluctant, for other than health reasons, please call us or try to take an hour to talk to our wonderful volunteers, donors and nursing staff who make these drives suc­ cessful. An hour of your lime can mean a lifetime for someone else.” For more information about the drive at Maple Valley or about giving blood, call the county chapter at 945-3122 Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or at 945-2816 after 5 p.m. ATTHESE PRICES, YOUR OUNCE OF STAIN-RESISTANT CARPET WILL BE LOCKED-IN. It's an easy choice, too! Now, get Wfear-Dated* Carpet with exclusive, locked-in stain protection at our exclusive prices. Stain resistance is actually locked into each fiber before they’re made Into carpet. And after it's made, a second treatment of stain resistance is applied. So, you get a carpet that looks better longer... at a price that looks great right now! Come in today! taoir in Today’s Colors *8“„ IM Colored T«W Long wearing 5ARRY COUNTY CITIZENS AGAINST PORNOGRAPHY STATE REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT BENDER, SPEAKER B.UU Bhrn to. Tmd Asnc, - S3S W—* *t“’* PUBLIC NOTICE The Charter Township of Hastings will hold a public meeting on Monday, November 14, 1988. The meeting will allow interested parties to comment on the request of Wild Machinery Company to establish an Indus­ trial Development District for the purpose of making application for Industrial Tax Abatement. The Industrial Development Dis­ trict would consist of property to be owned by Wild Machinery on M-37. The meeting will be held at the Hastings Township Hall at 885 River Road, Hastings, Ml, at 7:00 p.m. Public comment will be received. JpoPess Carpet With Good Housekeeping Seal A beautiful sculpture Ultimate plush. Beautiful! (•antes* Saxony Low luster colors »inw ’25'U Mattresses and Foundations Monday, Now. 14 • 7:30 p.a. Keep his arrow quick and straight. 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Phobtcry Drtsp ery Miller’s FURNITURE & CARPET STORE 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE * PH. MS-2091 BMEMPROVDOXT LOAN ACCOUNT ° �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 10, 1980 Martha Jean (Cook) LaMar Auddrey Heaven Germond Gerald G. “Jerry ’ ’ Miller LANCASTER. CALIFORNIA - Audrey Heaven Germond, 71, of Lancaster, California died October 30, 1988 in Antalope Valley Hospital, Lancaster, California. She was the daughter of John and Lydia (Gerrich) Heaven. She attended the Lake School and the Clarksville High School. Mrs. Germond is survived by her husband Edward of Lancaster, California; one son, Richard of Glendale, California; two daught­ ers, Joyce Parker of Bradenton, Florida and Kathleen of Concord, California and one sister, Irma Jones of Bradenton, Florida. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Earnest, Gerald and Harold. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 1 at the Murphy Mortuary of Lancaster, California. Burial was in the Joshua Memorial Park, Lancaster, California. HASTINGS - Gerald G. “Jerry" Miller. 62, of 223 N. Jackson Street, Hastings, died Satur­ day, November 5, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Miller was bom on September 10,1926 in Richland, the son of Sager and Sadie (Scott) Miller. He came to the Hastings area in 1936 and attended the Fisher and Freeport Schools. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Navy. He was married to Alvina R. Zeigler on October 24. 1958. For the past six years he has owned and oper­ ated Miller’s Heating & Air Conditioning Service in Hastings. Previous employment included: carpenter, Royal Coach, Barry Coun­ ty Lumber Company, Western Auto, Wards and Welton’s, Inc., all of Hastings. He was a member and Past Commander of Hastings American Legion Post #45, member of Hastings V.F.W., and Hastings Moose and Eagles Lodges. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Alvina; three sons, Wayne and Tom Miller of Hastings, Duane Miller of Cloverdale; a daughter, Mrs. Gary (Roxanne) Parsons of Hastings; 13 grand­ children; three great grandchildren; two brothers, Sager (Junior) Miller of Hastings, Robert Miller of Sl Petersburg, Florida; three sisters, Frieda Huver, Iva Reigler and Leota Aspinall of Hastings. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Tressa Miller and Lois Bowman. Full Military Services were held Wednes­ day, November 9, at the Wren Funeral Home with the Hastings American Legion Post #45 officiating. Burial was at the Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post. Kendra Leslie Nelson HASTINGS - Kendra Leslie Nelson, infant daughter of Pamela Jo Nelson, died Monday, November 7, 1988 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Kendra was bom November 7, 1988 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Kendra is survived by her mother Pamela; maternal grandparents, Richard and Darlene Nelson of Hastings; maternal great grandpa­ rents, Kenneth and Evelyu Doyle of Kent­ wood; two aunts, Mrs. Wade (Patti) Dakin of Columbus, Georgia and Paige Nelson of Hastings. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 9, at Riverside Cemetery’s Baby­ land in Hastings with Rev. Robert Mayo officiating. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Nov. 13 -1:45 Church School. 10:00 Family Wwship. Church Council. Thunmuniovhnrcn. Sr. Choir. 8: 00 AA. Monday. Nov. 14 - 6.00 Po». Par. 7.-00 Women i Bible Study. Tuesday. Nov. IS - 7:00 Stephen. Wednesday. Nov. 16 7:00 Bd. of Elders HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, G. Kent Keller. Pastor, Eileen A. Hijbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. Sept. 25 - 9:30 sad 11:00 Mooting Worship Service Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 ser­ vice over WBCH-AM and FM. 9: 30 Senior High Church School Classes. 10:00 Classes for Pre­ School. D.K., and Kindergarten in the Hall Basement; Children's Church for Grades One through Four in the Dining Room. 5:00 Junior High Youth Fellowship meet al church. 6:30 Senior High Youth Fellowship meet at Church. Tuesday. Sept. 27 - 7:00 Shower for Edie Keller. Wednesday. Sept. 28 - 7:30 Chance) Choir practice. Friday. Sept. 28 - 6:00 Mender's Dinner in the Dining Room. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, Comer of Jeffer­ son and Walnut, Hastings. Sunday School. 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship II a.m. Pastor Dale Wells. Phone 948-4012. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. Ml 49058. Nor­ man Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office: 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. HOPE UNITED METHODIST 1330 N. Broadway. 945-3195 Qiarch. Where a Christian ex­ perience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. CHURCH, M-37 South al M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting. 7 p.m. Wednesday. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir. 9:00 p.m. Church School and Adult Education. 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist. 10.30 a.m. Week­ day Eucharists: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bi­ ble Study, youth group, and other activities. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Marshal*. Rev. Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School, 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thomas B. Wirth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mau 11 a.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:00 (Ekm. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB club for boys. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rr.. James E. Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour, II.-00 a.m. Morning W-Service; 6:00 p.m. E- uj Service. Wednes­ day: 7 .m. Services for Adults. Tee'. । nd Children. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service MASYUKS MVMCS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Heslinga and loka Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY »t Haatinp, Inc. Inmronce for your Ufa. Homa. Business and Cor FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS MwrbarF.O.IX. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor, Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kenneth W Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barren, Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night, 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8, 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall), Adult Bible Study aad Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville, Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch, Hastings. Saturday Mau 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mau 9:30 a.m. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun­ day School al 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hartgerink. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR CHES, Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfield United Methodist THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER Sunday School....................... 9 a.m. Church............................. 9:30 a.m. 1052 N. Broodwoy • Hastings Country Chapel United ■OSLEY PHARMACY Methodist Sunday School..................9:30 a.m. Church .................... 10:30 a.m. ~Prascrip*>ons~ -1 IBS. Jallsrson • 04S-342'’ HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigon HASTINGS FINER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hoslings. M.chlgon REDMOND, WASHINGTON - Martha Jean (Cook) LaMar, 36, of Redmond, Washington and formerly of Hastings died Wednesday, November 2, 1988 in Seattle, Washington as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Ms. LaMar was bom on December 7, 1951 in Hastings, the daughter of Marshall and Margret (Nelson) Cook. She was raised in Hastings and attended schools there. She graduated in 1970 from Hastings High School and went on to attend the University of Michi­ gan, receiving her Associate Degree in Science from Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. She was a licensed Ultra Sound Technician for hospitals in the Seattle, Washington area before joining Advanced Technical Laborato­ ries of Bothell, Washington as an Ultra Sound Instructor. She subsequently was a sales representative in Cardiology Ultra Sound Equipment and was recently assigned as Clini­ cal Market Analyst for Cardiology. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Ms. LaMar is survived by her parents, Marshall and Margret Cook of Wall Lake, Delton; one brother, Douglas Cook of Caledo­ nia; three sisters, Karen Jones of Berrien Springs, Barbara Case and Julie Gray of Hast­ ings; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Florence Cook of Grand Rapids and special friend, John Dixon of Redmond, Washington. Funeral scrivces were held Monday, November 7, at the Hastings First United Methodist Church with Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. officiating. Burial was at the Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disadvantaged Children’s Organizations of one’s choice or Pennock Hospital’s Ultra Sound Department Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Ella Mae Talbot HASTINGS - Ella Mae Talbot, 59, of 402 West Mill Street, Hastings, died Tuesday, November I, 1988 at her residence. Mrs. Talbot was bom on May 12, 1929, in Saugatuck, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Schoenmaker. She was raised in Saugatuck and moved to Hastings in 1958. She attended Saugatuck schools. She was married to Russell R. Talbot on June 14, 1948. He preceded her in death on June 10, 1985. She was employed at Middleville Manufac­ turing for several years and Hastings Fiberg­ lass. She was an assistant manager at Tastee Freeze and was currently employed at Tom’s Market and the Hastings Bowl. She was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge Women’s Auxiliay #626 and a past senior regent. Mrs. Talbot is survived by one son, Bradley R. Talbot of Hastings; three daughters, Mrs. James (Judy) Ryan of SL Petersburg, Florida, JoauR. Evans of Hastings, Victoria B. Talbot of Grand Rapids; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; her fiance, Kenneth Keel­ er of Hastings; a brother, Clifford Schoenmak­ er of Lake County; a sister, Mrs. John (Edith) Hyde of Grand Haven; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Novem­ ber 4, at Gir.bach Funeral Home, w ith the Rev. Michael Anton officiating. Burial was at Banyville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Kimberly J. Shriver BETHEL MAINE ■ Kimberly J. Shriver, 29, of Bethel, Maine died Saturday, October 22, 1988 at her residence. Mrs. Shriver was bom on November 25, 1958, the daughter of Lester D. Jr. and Madelyn (Swan) Coolidge. She attended Bethel Gram­ mer School and Telstar Regional High School. She graduated from high school in Hastings. She moved from Bethel to Michigan where she lived for ten years, before returning to Bethel two years ago. She was employed as a stitcher at GAMM II. Mrs. Shriver is survived by two daughters, Tina Marie Shriver and Nickole Racheal Shriv­ er, both of Bethel, Maine; her mother, Madelyn Rainey of Michigan; her father, Lester E. Coolidge, Jr. of Hastings; two brothers, Barry Coolidge of Locke Mills and Scott Coolidge of Hastings; her maternal grandmother, Marion Swan of Locke Mills; several aunts and uncles. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 27 at the Andrews Funeral Home, South Woodstock. Burial was held November 1, 1988 at Mt. Will Cemetery, Bethel, Maine. Donald P. Murphy SCQTTN'U-LE. - Donald P. Murphy, 77, of 2272 East Sugar Grove Road, Scottville, died Tuesday, October 18,1988 in Memorial Medi­ cal Center. Mr. Murphy was bom on August 3,1911 in Riverton Township, the son of the late Patrick and Kate (McDonald) Murphy. He grew up in the Riverton area where he attended the Center Riverton Country School. He was married to Grace Timinski on November 27. 1938 in Custer. He worked for the Slate Highway Department for 35 years as a heavy equipment operator, retiring in 1975. They moved from Ludington to Hastings in 1950, returning to Mason County in 1975 after his retiremen:. He was a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mr. Murphy is survived by his wife, Grace; two sons, Michael and Sue Murphy ofHastings and Dennis and Denise Murphy of Ludington; two daughters, Mrs. Doug (Carol) Atkinson of Sl John’s and Miss Patricia Murphy of Hast­ ings; three sisters, Mrs. Eunice Sibley of Muskegon, Mrs. Jeff (Eleanor) Gustafson of Pentwater and Mrs. Ivan (Catherine) Petterson of Ludington; 14 grandchildren; one great granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, James, Leo and Angus; two sisters, Loretta Koets and Mildred O’Brien. Mass of the Christian burial was celebrated Thursday, October 20 from St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Custer with Rev. Father William McKnight officiating. Burial was in the Center Riverton Cemetery. Arrangemr.cts were made by the Stephens Funeral Chapel. Dwight IV. Fisher SUN CITY WEST, ARIZONA - Dwight W. Fisher, 74, a former Hastings resident and businessman, died Tuesday, Novembers, 1988 at his home in Sun City West, Arizona. Mr. Fisher was bom on February 17, 1914, in Kalamazoo, and was raised in the Hastings area. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1932 and graduated from Albion College in 1936, where he also played varsity basketball and tennis for three years. He owned and operated an insurance busi­ ness until 1943, when he joined the United States Army. Following his discharge in 1946, he served one year as Barry County Clerk, and subsequently entered the automobile sales business. He was a partner in the FisherHengesbach Ford Dealership in Hastings from 1954 to 1966, and worked for the Michigan Treasury Department from 1966 to 1976, when he retired to Sun City, Arizona. He was active in many civic activities in Hastings. He was a charter member of the Kiwanis Club of Hastings, a member of the Masonic Lodge of Hastings and served on the Hastings City Council from 1960 to 1966. He served as president of the Hastings Country Club and he also enjoyed athletics, winning the Hastings Country Club golf championship and Hastings Tennis Championship several limes. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings and the Shepherd of the Hill Methodist Church in Sun City. Mr. Fisher is survived by his wife, Beatrice; two sons, Bruce D. Fisher of Knoxville, Tennessee, and James H. Fisher of Hastings; one granddaughter, Jaimeson Fisher of Hast­ ings and one brother, Donald Fisher of Hastings. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Harriett Johnson, Frances Hannon and Alma Zuidema. A memorial service will be held at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City, on Saturday, November 12, and memorial contributions may be made to the Pennock Foundation, Thor­ napple Manor or the First United Methodist Church of Hastings. F.L. T. Lootens DES MOISES, IOWA - F.L.T. Lootens, 99, of Des Moines, Iowa and formerly of Maple Grove Township in Barry County. Mrs. Lootens was born on May 8, 1889 in Maple Grove Township, Barry County, the daughter of William and Mary (Cochran) Cooper. She was raised in Maple Grove and attended rural schoo.s there. She lived most of her adult life in the Detroit area where she was employed as a matron for the Detroit House of Corrections, retiring in 1949. She was a member of the West Minister Presbyterian Church, Order of the Easter Star, The Maccabees and W.C.T.U. Mrs. Lootens is survived by one son, Wallace Bidleman of Des Moines, Iowa and one daughter, Dorothy Coffman of Desert Hot Springs, California. Graveside services were held Monday, November 7, at the Hastings Township Cemetery- : Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. John Franklin Frazier BEDFORD TOWNSHIP - John Franklin Frazier, 75, of Bedford Township, died Friday, October 28, 1988 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. Mr. Frazier was bom July 15,1913 in Kala­ mazoo County, the son of John Watts and Flor­ ence Eddy. He had lived in Bedford since infancy. He owned and operated a saw mill at his home for 40 years, retiring in 1984. He worked al Eaton Corporatin during World War K. He was an active volunteer for Hickory Comers Boy Scout Troop #39. He loved the outdoors and deer hunting. Mr. Frazier is survived by his wife, the former Mildred C. Thompson; two daughters, Carolyn Jones of Delton and Nancy Getman of Battle Creek; two sons, William Frazier and Lee R. Frazier, both of Battle Creek; 15 grand­ children and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, John E. Frazier in 1968. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 1 at the Farley-Estes Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Amercian Cancer Society. Woodland News Although fewer children than usual wcni out in the village and to the park for the annual Lions Club Halloween party, (here were enough for the costume contest to be held. Because of the small number of entrants, there was no age breakdown in the contest this year. First prize for costume was given to Erica Buxton, who was dressed as a bumble bee. This was Erica’s first time to enter the con­ test. as she is now only 2 years old. Second prize went to Khris Blocher for his Mickey Mouse costume, and the third prize was won by Gabriel Warren, who was dressed as a scary white-faced Dracula. Prizes were cash, donated by the Ionia County National Bank branch in Woodland. Dennis Miller was the featured speaker at the Sunday a.m. service at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church, and he spoke to the Sunday School adult classes. Following Sunday School, a potluck dinner was held in the church basement. The dining room was full. From 1 to 3:30 p.m.. Miller, the director of Christian education from United Brethren Headquarters at Huntington. Ind., held a class for around 30 Sunday School teachers and others interested. His subject was "Knowing Your Bible to Teach It.” Thelma Schaibly (Mrs. Kennard Schaibly) had surgery on her knee at a hospital near Alma last week. A party was hdd at the Woodland home of Mildred Westerly to celebrate her 85th birth­ day on Sunday. Those who attended included her brother and sister-in-law, George and Dorothy Schaibly; her children, Virginia Towsley of Woodland, Doris and Gene Blair of Mulliken; and Byron and Betty Westerly, Ronald and Mary Westerly and Merbert and Jane Westerly, all of the Hastings area; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. OBITUARIES Continued on Page 8 Cake and ice cream wen* served. Mis. -.viij . ..him- in her home. The United Methodist Women of Lakewood Methodist Church held a guest night dinner for 130 people Thursday even­ ing. Each table had two hostesses and dif­ ferent menus supplied or arranged by the hostesses for around 12 to 14 people. Sheila Shrout from St. Johns United Methodist Church sang after the dinner. Woodland United Methodist Church Women’s bazaar on Saturday drew a good crowd, although it was a cold, rainy day. The bazaar included a lunch of soup, sandwiches and desserts. Many hand-made items were sold at the bazaar. Zion Lutheran Church plans to hold a community hymn sing on Sunday evening, Nov. 13. in place of the regular Sunday even­ ing service. Other churches have been invited to merge their Sunday evening services into this hymn sing. An open house is being planned for Lucy Classic’s 85th birthday. This party will be held Nov. 20 at Lakewood United Methodist Church from 3 to 5 p.m. Lucy Classic, Glendon, Betty and Doug Curtis and Cindy White .went to Jackson Saturday afternoon for the birthday party of Mallory Curtis. Mallory, 2, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Curtis and the grand­ daughter of Glendon and Betty Curtis. A family dinner was held to celebrate the birthday. Many Woodland people were among the more than 200 who enjoyed the Lake Odessa Eastern Star turkey dinner on Sunday at the Lake Odessa Community Center. They in­ cluded Vem and Ruth Newton, Galen and Shirley Kilmer, Glendon, Betty and Doug Curtis. Lucy Classic, Lawrence and Mildred Chase and Jim and Cathy Lucas. Legal Notices OBANGEVMXE TOWNSHIP Regular Meetfa< Tuesday, Nov. 1. 1988 at 7:30 p.m. All Board Members present. Also 9 citizens and guest*. Third Monday of each month set for day assessor will be ot Township Holl from 10 o.m. to 6 p.m. Budget amendment approved. Approved Dehn Bros bld for snow removal. Bills road and approved. Meeting adjourned. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Russell Stanton, Supervisor (11/10) Sympeta «f Regular Moating HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD October 11, 1988— 7:30 p.m. • Pledge to Flag. RoljUatl of oRlafrt, all prate*. Eight citizen*, six guests. Approved September 12. 1988 minutes. Received Treasurers, Zoning Administrators. BPOH Ambulance. Central Dispatch, Library and Landfill Evaluation reports. Brian Elliott of Burnham * Flower presented In­ surance program. Ethol Boze introduced as o candidate for County Commissioner. Danby Twp. officials present and Interested In Hope Twp. hall building. Approved payment of all bills as listed on agenda. Accepted for filo proposed Wall Lake sewer op­ position petitions • 2nd sot. Received notHkaton from D.N.R. of permit Issued Willie McWilliams to dredge on Mud Lake. Woods Trial, Lots 73 & 74. Approved Farmland Agreement Applications for Wayne < Treva Schcneboom. Adopted Ordinance No. 88-1-A elimination of Twp. Bd. In appeals ol decisions Article III. Sec. 3.4 of Zoning Ordinance. Information for grant funding for lake improve­ ment presented. Approved gravel and grading for driveways ot township hall and placing out snow removal blds. Monotron will present computer program November 16. 1«88. Set on Informational meeting for Wall Lake sewage proposal. Approved bonding for township officials with Burnham 8 Flower Insurance Co. Resolution to continue holding Annual Meeting of Township Electors. Adjournment at 9:05 p.m. Shirley R. Cose, Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker, Supervisor (11/10) Maxine Miller HASTINGS - Maxine Miller, 74, of 517 W. Grand Street, Hastings, died Monday, Novem­ ber 7, 1988 in Hastings. Mrs. Miller was bom on November 18,1913 in Rockford, Ohio, the daughter of Waller and Maude (Johnson) Merinar. She was raised in the Rockford area and attended school there. She was married to Orva O. Miller on March 3, 1930. They lived in Salina, Ohio until moving to Camden, Michigan in 1942. They came to Hastings in 1957. She was employed at Pennock Hospital Housekeeping Department for five years. She had previously owned and managed restaurants throughout her working life before moving lo Hastings. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Camden Methodist Church where she was a long-time choir director. Mrs. Miller is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Virlin (Janet) Goforth of Freeport, Mrs. Mary Lou Plotter of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Jane Johncock of Brethren, Mrs. James (Becky) Lumbert of Hastings, Miss Debra Miller of Hastings; one son, Jerry Miller of Wellston; 17 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; a brother, Bob Merinar of Rockford, Ohio; a sister. Ruby Kimmell of Celina, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orva on September 14,1983, and a son, Waller Ray Miller in 1946. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 10, at 10:00 a.m., at the Wren Funeral Home, with Rev. Kenneth R, Vaught officiating. Burial will be at Camden Cemetery in Camden. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation. by Catherine Lucas NOTICE Of ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners have adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Borry County Zoning Ordinance in the follow­ ing manner: ORDINANCE NO.: A-88-2 ARTICLE III Section 3.1 - Definitions (additions, illustrations and clarifications) ARTICLE VI Section 4.13 ■ Development Plan Requirements (amended to increased requirements and to in­ clude some environmental precautions) Section 4.18 - Parking and Loading Spaces (amended to alphabetize) Section 4.31 - Guarantee of Conformance (delete) Section 4.33 - Refuse (odd time limit to outdoor storage) Section 4.40- Groundwater Protection (new section) ARTICLE IIX Section 8.1 & 8.2 - Nonconforming Uses (clarifies Board of Appeals responsibility) ARTICLE Xt Section 11.1 - Flood Hazard Areas (amended to meet Federal regulations) The above named ordinance become effective November 4, 1988, following the approval ol the Michigan Department of Commerce. Copies of this ordinance is available for purchase or inspection In the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State St.. Hastings, Michigan between lhe hours of 8:00 a.m. • 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Please call 948-4830 for further information. Date: November 4. 1988 THEODORE MCKELVEY. Chairman Borry County Board of Commissioners NORVAL E. THALER. Clerk (11/10) Borry County NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND GALE Default hos occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage mode by DENNIS KAMINSKI and SUSAN D. KAMINSKI, his wile, mortgagors, to Mutual Home Federal Savings and Loan Association, now known a* PRIMEBANK Federal Savings Bonk, o federa savings and loan association, having its principal offices ct 171 Monroe Avenue, N.W.. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. mortgagee, dated July 28 1978. and recorded In the Office of the Register of Deeds of Barry County, Michigan, or. July 31, 1978 in Liber 237 of Mortgages. pages 391-394. By reason of such default, the undersigned ha* elected to declare lhe entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. At the date oi this notice Is claimed to be due for principal and Interest on sold mortgage the sum of Fifty-four Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Four and 12/100 Dollars (S54.954.12). No suit or proceedings at law have been Instituted to recover the. debts secured by sold mortgage or any part thereof. ’ Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole con-ained In sold mortgage and the statute in such ccse mode and provided, and to pay said amount with Interest as provided In said mortgage, and all legal costs, charge* and ex­ penses, including attorney fee* allowed by low. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder ot the front steps of the Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan 49058 the place of holding the Circuit Court within Barry County. Mkhigon, on December 8, 1968. al 10:00 In the forenoon local time. Pursuant to Section 3240 (8) ol the Revised Judicature Act cl 1961, as amended, (MCLA 600.340 (8): MSA 27A3240 (8)). the redemption period shall be ore (1) year from the date of the foreclosure sole. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Thornoppie. Barry County. Michigan, described os follows, to wit: The Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northeast fractional 1 /4 of Section 3, Town 4 North. Range 10 West, except the following three described parcels of land: 1. Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast fractional 1/4 of said Section 3, Town 4 North. Range 10 West, thence East along the North line 300 feel to the place of beginning of this description, thence South 200 feet, thence East ”.00 feet, thence North 200 feet, thence West 100 feet to the place of beginning. 2. Eost 520 feet of the Northwest fractional 1/4 ol the Northeast fractional 1/4. except the South 230 feet thereof. Section 3. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. 3. West 481 feet of the Northwest fractional 1 /4 of the Northeast fractional 1 /4 of Sect!' n 3, Town 4 North. Range 10 West, except the North 200 feet of the East 181 feet thereof. Dated: November 8, 1968 PrimeBank Federal Savings Bonk. Mortgagee Vamum, Ridder Ing. Schmidt B Howlett Nyol D. Deems Attorneys for Mortgagee Suite 800 171 Monroe Avenue. N.W. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 88-20017-SE Estate of Jock Clark, Deceased. Social Security Number 257-36-9313. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On December 1. 1988 at 9:30 o.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hostings Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Michael L. Tompkins requesting that Elolne K. Bubnas be appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Jock Clark. Deceased, who lived at 9745 North Avenue. Dowling. Michigan and who died September 14, 1988. It Is also requested that the heirs ot low of sold deceased be determined. Creditors are noMed that copies of oil claims against the Deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by moll, to both the Personal Represen­ tative and to th© Court on or before January 12. 1989. Notice Is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. November 1. 1988 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 North Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945 3495 Elaine K. Bubna* By: Richard J. Hudson Address ol Personal Representative 6700 Faster Road. Hastings. Ml 49056 (11/10) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 10, 1988 — Page 7 Etts Case united in marriage on Sept. 24 Bennett-Scheck exchange wedding vows Tina Marie Etts and Stephen Paul Case ex­ changed wedding vows on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 2 p.m. in a lovely outdoor orchard setting, with Pastor Brent Branham performing the double-ring ceremony before a background of blue spruce with archway arrangement of boxwood garlands decorated with j»nk and blue roses, carnations, daisies, lillies, featured by round stairstep arrangement of plants and vases of the same assortment of flowers and table with unity candles. Tina is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Etts of Delton. Stephen is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Case of Hastings. Mrs. Marilyn Storm and Mrs. Linda Stampfler, sisters of the groom, sang "Come my Love," accompanied by a background of organ music on tape recording. The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attired in a floor-length, off-white gown of lace over satin featuring full-length sleeves of lace, accented with flounce of ruffles, square neckline with cathedral train. Her full­ length veil of silk illusion was layered with matching lace and secured by a Juliet cap with matching lace. She carried a cascade bouquet of ivory roses accented with lace and streamers. Michael Case, dressed in a black suit ac­ cented with white shirt and black bow tie, car­ ried the cathedral train of the bride. Mrs. Terri Overbeek, sister of the bride, was m.Uron of honor, attired in a tea-length gown of pink lace over satin, carrying a bouqud^oT.biueTfdiHS. Jpihk carnations, lillies, baby's breath trimmed with white lace, pink and blue streamers. Mrs. Wendy Case, sister-in-law of the groom, was bridesmaid, attired in a similar dress of the same color, carrying an identical bouquet except in pink matched with blue. Both wore picture hats trimmed with pink lace, beads and ribbon streamers. Penny and Todd King, sister and brother­ in-law of the bride, were master and mistress of ceremonies. The groom was attired in a three-piece heather blue pin-stripe suit accented with white shirt and black bow tie. Bruce Case served as best man and groomsman was Brian Case, brothers of the groom. Both were at­ tired in heather grey pinstripe three-piece suits accented with pink and blue shirts and bow ties to match, respectively. Andy Etts. brother of the bride, served as usher. Attending the guest book were Bobbi Sue Overbeek and April Etts. nieces of the bride. Floyd Etts Jr., brother of the bride, and Douglas Stampfler, brother-in-law of the groom, carried the gifts. Gift recorder was Paula Davis, friend of the bride. Photographer was William Storm, brother-in­ law of the groom. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Etts chose a tea-length gown of medium blue silk. Mrs. Case was attired in a full-length powder blue polyester knit. Both members wore cor­ sages of roses and carnations accented with baby's breath. Honored guests were the grandparents of the couple, Mrs. Marion Wolf, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Caseahd Mr. and Mrs. Orville Hammond. A reception followed the ceremony at 3:30 p.m., with a buffet dinner, serving about 175 guests. The tables were decorated with white paper, pink and blue streamers, candles and vases of assorted flowers to match. The serv­ ing table was placed in front of decorated ar­ chway with blue spruce background accented with white lace tablecloth over pink, pink and blue wedding bells and centerpiece of blue candle lamp. ’ Serving the beautifully three-tiered wedding cake was Lori Dunklee, sister of the bride and Judy Etts, sister-in-law of the bride. Michelle Case, sister-in-law of the groom was to have cut and served the traditional groom’s cake, but because of illness, this was also served by Mrs. Etts and Mrs. Dunklee. At the punch bowl was Heather Overbeek and coffee was served by Misty Overbeek. both nieces cf the bride. Guests were from Delton, Dowling, Hastings, Nashville, Bartie Creek and Bellevue. The couple spent their honeymoon in Nor­ thern Michigan and reside near Hastings. The bride is a Delton Kellogg High School graduate and is employed at Richard Allen in Kalamazoo. The groom, a graduate of Hastings High School, is employed by the Ken Case Dairy Farm of Dowling. Celeste SuzAnne Bennett and Vcm Allen Scheck were united in marrige Oct. I at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. The bride is the daughter of Roger and Genevieve Bennett of Dowling, and the groom is the son of Allen and Marilyn Scheck of Hastings. Debra Echtinaw of Hastings, friend of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaid was Julie Bennett of Dowling, sister-in-law of the bride. Best man was Scott Troegcr of Holland, friend of the groom. Groomsman was Richard Brown of St. Johns, friend of the groom. Serving as ushers were Bruce Scheck and Todd Scheck, brothers of the groom, William Bennett, brother of the bride, and Donald Bouchard, friend of the bride. Guest book attendant was Kathy Bouchard, servers were Susan Hicks, Debra Sherman. Karin Neils, and Ann Scheck. Video was taken by Jody Brown. Country & Western music was provided at the recep­ tion by Richard Bennett, Les Emard, Dick Berry and P.T. Jones. Following a honeymoon in Kentucky and West Virginia, lhe couple returned to their Battle Creek home. Hecht-Brecheisen exchange wedding vows Soucy-Donavan announce engagement Howes to observe 50th wedding anniversary Bob Casey to observe birthday on Nov. 15 Loma M. Hecht and Alan C. Brechcisen were united in marriage Saturday, Sept. 10, at Faith Bible Church of Lake Odessa by Rev. Richard F. Sessink. Parents of the bride and groom are Theron and June Hecht of Lake Odessa and Charles and Betty Brechcisen of Belding. Phyllis Hecht, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Jon Bercheisen. brother of the groom, served as best man. while Karl Bankwitz, the groom’s nephew, was ringbearer. Serving as ushers were Glen Hecht, the bride’s brother, and Ken Bankwitz, the groom’s brother-in-law. A solo was given by the bride’s sister, Gloria Hecht. Another sister, Linda Brauner, served the wedding cake while her daughter, Monika Brauner, served the punch. Louise Gonyou, also a sister to the bride, attended the guest book. Loma is a graduate of Central Michigan University and since returning from teaching in Venezuela last May. does substitute leaching. Alan is a graduate of Ferris State College and is employed by Federal Mogul in Greenville. A reception followed the ceremony and lhe couple honeymooned in Tennessee. They now reside on Brown Road. Lake Odessa. Jerry and Judith Donavan of Hastings have announced the engagement of their son. Daniel, to Guylaine D. Soucy of Hastings. She is the daughter of Jean-Paul and Barbara Soucy. Canaan. N.H. Guylaine is a graduate of Castle Junior Col­ lege. Windham. N.H. She is an employee of Care Choices Health Plans. Daniel graduated from Pinkerton Academy. Derry. N.H., and is currently employed with Herb Smclker Building and Remodeling. The couple plan a January 7, 1989 wedding in Cannan, N.H. Friend and relatives are invited to an open house Saturday Nov. 19 beginning 5 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Center. 'Zz mile west of Lake Odessa on M-50. The occasion will be hosted by their children. Leland. Kearney and Raymond Howe, Sylvia Rae and Dianalou Childs and their families. Wc cherish your love and friendship. Please may these be your only gift. Happy birthday Bob Casey, Nov. 15. From your friends who care. Those who wish to send cards may do so at 2525 Campground Road, Hastings. MI. 49058. On Sunday, Nov. 13. the daughters of Cora Brovont will have an open house for her 90th birthday al Lake Manor, 1059 Emerson St. Lake Odessa from 2-5 p.m. Friends, neighbors and relatives arc invited to share her birthday cake. Lesters to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary Cindy Hubert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hubert, became the bride of Chris Balicki, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Balicki, on Saturday, Oct. 8, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings. The bride, wearing a gown of white sum­ mer satin with French embroidered silk Venice lace, was escorted to the alter by her mother and father for the double-ring ceremony. Father Leon Pohl officiated. Katie Keller, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and bridesmaids included Peg Allar and Terry Carlson, sisters of the bride, and Teresa Maurer and Sue Hollister. Their gowns were royal blue,satin. The flower girls were Lindsey Keller and Kelly Carlson, nieces of the bride. Brad Allar. nephew of the bride served as ringbearer. Terry Darden, a college classmate of the groom, served as best man and groomsmen . .uded Dana and Jonathon Balicki. brothers uf the groom, and classmates Mike Gavigan and Tony Williams. Tim and Dave Hubert read the scripture readings chosen by the bride and groom. Cin­ dy Bender was the soloist, accompanied by Marty Shaw. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson serves as master and mistress of ceremony for the wed­ ding and reception that followed at the Middle Villa. Following a honeymoon in Florida, the couple are now at home in Farmington Hills. The proud children and grandchildren of William and Waneta Lester arc happy io an­ nounce lhe 25th wedding anniversary of their parents. William (Bill) and Waneta (Skeet). The Lesters were married Nov. 16, 1963.Congratulations, Mom and Dad! Area Births: IT’S A GIRL Lorcen Kennedy and Charles Quillan, Lake Odessa, Nov. 8, 8:21 a.m., 6 lbs., 12!4 ozs. Shelley and Richard Winegar, Hastings, 8:27 a.m.. 8 lbs., 1 oz. Andy and Molly Benningfield happily an­ nounce the arrival of their new sister Emily Mayo. She was born Oct. 8. at Blodgett Hospital, weighing 7 lbs., 11 ozs. Proud parents are Michelle and Dan Benningfield. Grandparents arc Bob and Betty Timmer of Hale; and Bob and Janet Benningfield of Holland. Great-grandmothers arc Alice Benn­ ingfield and Jean Brown, both of Holland. IT’S A BOY Wesley Walters and Michele Goforth. Grand Rapids. Oct. 28, 5:45 p.m., 7 lbs., 4 ozs. Justin Thomas Jorgensen, 7 lbs., 4 ozs. bom on Oct. 26 at 6:05 p.m. at Deland Fla. Proud parents are Kevin and Melissa (Burghdoff) Jorgensen. FLEA MARKET and « i CRAFT & BAKE SALE | I Nov. 11th & 12th J < » 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Lake Odessa VFW Hall S Sponsored by the ... 5 ? Ladies Auxiliary Post 4461 « •UwiMlwmMUMI MMUMMlMT | at the ... Farrells to observe 70th wedding anniversary Ray and Hattie Farrell will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Nov. 15. Cards may be sent to them at Jac)sen Road, Lake Oddcsa. 48849. SUBSCRIBE...to the Banner for all your LOCAL NEWS! State •« Ifchipu Probate Caart tteteeJMcMgan Probate Court Caoate of Barry PUBLICATION NODCS DECEASED ESTATE Cora Brovont to mark her 90th birthday Hubert-Balicki united in marriage on Oct. 8 Legal Notices PUBLICATION AND NOTICI OF NKAmNG File No. 88-20016-SE Estate of ARLENE E. TOMPKINS, a/k/a ARLENE E. CLARK. Deceased. Social Security Number 373-24-5385. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On December 1. 1988 ot 9:30 o.m., in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Elaine K. Bubnas requesting that Elaine K. Bubnas be appointed Personal Representative of lhe estate of Arlene E. Tompkln a/k/a Arlene E. Clark, Deceased, who lived ol 9745 North Avenue. Dowl­ ing, Michigan and who died October 20. 1988. It also Is requested that lhe heirs at low of said deceased be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of oil claims against the Deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mall, to both the Personal Represen­ tative and to the Court on or before January 12, 1989. Notice Is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. October 31. 1988 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON, GEE t FISHER 607 Nqrth Broadway • Hostings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Elaine K. Bubnos By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative 6700 Foster Rood. Hostings, Ml 49058 (11/10) File No. 81-19.981-SE Estate of Hazel Billings, Deceased. TAKE NOTICE: On November 18, 1988 al 2:30 p.m.. In the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before. Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the Petition of Marian Payne, for a Determination of Heirs in lhe above mentioned estate. October 27, 1988 David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 Phone (616) 945-9585 Marian Payne 7527 Boulder Bluff Drive Jennison. Michigan 49428 (11/10) LEARN HOW TO JUMP START A LIFE. imiMCNsm Your Check Has Arrived! ...but only if you were a member of the '88 NBH Christinas Club It's going to be a Merry Christmas for those on your Christmas gift list because you prepared for the gift giving season in the best possible way. yCZVaa,,.. t Now is the time to prepare for Christmas '89 ... the club is open ... Join today! Earn interest from the beginning. | — NOTICE — The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held November 8, 1988 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. A STINGS West State at Broadway MEMBER FDIC ALL DEPOSITS INSURED UP TO $100,000.00 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 10, 1988 Family tradition too much Lake Odessa News: The members of the VFW Post and Aux­ iliary were at Six Lakes Saturday evening to attend a dinner honoring the past presidents of the auxiliary and past commanders of the posts in the district. Attending were Jim and Rosemary Hickey. Jim and Achsah Blockwiak. Carl and Eva Lewis. Dale and Ixrc Geiger. Bud Frost and Enid Walter. All stayed over and spent the night at the Frost cottage at Towline Lake near Lakeview. Brandon and Peal Shade of Lansing visited his mother. Mildred Shade, enroute home from Kalamazoo, where they had visited his uncle. Clay ton Haynes, a patient at Borgess Hospital. The VFW Post and Auxiliary arc serving breakfast at their hail on M-50 on Sunday mornings from 7 to 11 a.m. Michael and Erika Behler have returned from a month’s visit to her relatives in Germany. Opal Dodge has sold her home on Fifth Avenue and now is residing at Lake Manor in the former Coykendall Apartment. Her hus­ band. Dean, is a patient at Provincial House in Hastings. Congratulations to Andrew and Gerri Shade, who were married Oct. 29 at Hope Church of the Brethren, with the reception held at the Lake Odessa Community Center. The couple will reside in Grand Rapids. This is the last of the weddings on grandchildren of Mildred shade in the most recent weeks. At a recent meeting of the village council, new officers of the police department were in­ troduced as David Howell. Rick VandePlocg and David Green. Officer Keamay is fulltime. Officers in the county are starting a sex crime assault team. It was standing room only at lhe Lake Odessa Community Library Nov. I as 95 children and adults were present to hear Becky Goodspeed, storyteller. She told a wide variety of stories in an hour-long presentation to an attentive audience. Cider and doughnuts were served al the close of the program. A family gathering was held at the rural home of Doug and Nancy Hendrick on Sun­ day. Attending were Linda and Arnold Erb. Gordon and Wanda Erb and son Tyler. Gor­ don and Anita and Lonnie Ackley Sr., and son Lonnie Jr. of Charlotte, Dorothy Erb. Fem and Gerald Tischer. and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hendrick of Saranac. The occasion was the birthdays of Lonnie Senior and Tyler, plus the wedding anniversaries of Gorden Erbs, and the two Hendrick couples. Members of the Lake Odessa VFW Post and Auxiliary will have a dinner at their hall on Thursday. Nov. 17. for Thanksgiving for local community senior citizens. Call for reservations for this noon meal. A Halloween party was held at Central United Methodist Church on Monday evening for children of the church school. Activities included bobbing for apples, competition fish pond, costume parade and judging, two pinalas and refreshments. Ionia County MARSP will meet Thurs­ day. Nov. 17, at First Christian Church in Ionia. Past President Muri Connor of Belding and his associate. Stanley Sims, will speak on investments and financial management for retirees. Luncheon reservations should be made by Saturday by calling 374-8420. All school retirees are welcome to attend. At the September meeting, certificates were awarded to 18 who had perfect attendance during the previous year. Leo Mildred Dull has moved to a retirement home in Goshen, Ind. The annual turkey dinner was held at Central UMC on Nov. 3 with the tables filled. Dr. A.L. VanZyl again was in charge of the meal. The Rev. Wayne Barrett was the even­ ing's speaker at this traditional stewardship event. Neil and Barbara Watters and daughter. Courtney, of Dayton. Ohio, spent the weekend with her parents. Richard and Gayle Peacock. On Saturday afternoon, a party was held to celebrate Courtney's second birthday. Guests included Brian Peacock and Debbie Budd. Lansing; Sue Peacock, local; Scott and Diane Rubin and daughter Katie of Wyoming; Michele Peacock of C.M.U., Mt. Pleasant; Cathy Haney and daughter Lauren of Ionia; grandparents Dell Watters of Leslie. Lorena Watters of Jackson. Mickey and Andy Wat­ ters; Mike and Bonnie Smitt and son of Leslie; great-grandma Reine Peacock, Shari Peacock. Gail Williams and sons, and Leanne Kirchner and family, local. Phil's Pizzeria Italian Specialties 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IW OS TAKE OUT / WE C ATES ALL OCCASIONS DoWitOWO HOWS: TuM.-Thun. 1130 anvil p.m.; MIDDLEVILLE RL i SM. 1130 ul-1 pm; Sun. Mft Closed Uon. KoFuy THINK ' ^^\JCHRISTMAS! J L Q J Hastings Band Boosters / — sponsors — ^^“Lunch with Santa” at the Hastings High School Cafeteria (Includes a program by the Saxon Band) Saturday, Dec. 3 • 12 Noon TICKETS s/aoo l EACH Contact any high school band student or — | Fem HaaaUtoa 948-8442 Complete Life & Health Coverage 3700 Strickland Rd. Attention Area Businesses! Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The HASTINGS BANNER con 948-8051 to have our advertising representative call upon you to assist in your weekly ad message. r«QM SIPTEMKH I ihXJ crawl low and keep your head down. Cleaner air is nearer to the ground. If the door .feels hot when you touch it. do not open it. Do Not Panic. Escape out the window or use your alternate exit. If you can’t leave your room or apartment, seal cracks around the doors and vents as best you can. using wet towels if possible. Open a window at both top and bottom. Slay low by the window to breathe fresh air. If there’s a phone, call the fire department and tell them exactly where you are in the building. If your clothes catch on fire, stop where you arc. Drop to the ground and roll over and over to put out the flame. Do not run. Running fans the flames. Teach small children never to hide under beds or in closets in case of fire. Gather at a predetermined meeting place outside your home, well away from the building, and take a head count. Once outside. Stay Out. Once you’ve sketched your escape plan and discussed it with your family and neighbors, practice. Involve every member of the household. By planning ahead and practicing your home fire escape plan, you can protect yourself and your family. Remember the best protection is prevention. A good, short sermon Dear Readers: Every now and then I run across a “sermon” in a few words. Here’s a good one: Silence is learned from the talkative. Tolerance from the intolerant, Generosity from the sting) and Kindness from the unkind. Nothing Runs Like a Deere* * $150 off the 826 Snowblower (8 hp) * $150 off the 1032 Snowblower (10 hp) That’s why there's no better time to buy than right now. Stop in today. THORNAPPLE VALLEY 4——L Olive S. Henderson BATTLE CREEK - Olive S. Henderson, 88, of 231 Springview Dr., Battle Creek died Tues­ day, November 8, 1988 at Leila Hospital, Battle Creek. She was bom March 26, 1900 at Odessa Twp., the daughter of John and Kate (Seybold) Henderson. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1917 and attended Central Michigan University, receiving her teaching degree. She taught at Vicksburg schools for one year. She then attended Michigan State University and became a dietician and was employed at Ingham County Sanitarium for 20 years and Community Hospital of Battle Creek for 20 years. She was a member of the First United Lawrence Thomas Tossava HASTINGS - Lawrence Thomas Tossava, 39, of 6533 East Center Road, Hastings, died Monday evening, November 7,1988 from inju­ ries sustained in a motor vehicle accident near Hastings. Mr. Tossava was bom on April 1, 1949 at Ann Arbor, the son of Peter and Doris (Dwyer) Tossava. He was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1967 from Hastings High School. He was a United States Army veteran serv­ ing in the Vietnam War from November 1968 until November 1970. He was employed at Hastings Fiberglass Products in Hastings and had previously been employed 20 years at Hastings Aluminum Products. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge and Hastings American Legion PosL Mr. Tossava is survived by his mother Doris Tossava of Hastings; five brothers, Robert and Jan Tossava, Donald Tossava, David and Sue Tos'cva, Peter and Connie Tossava, all of Hastings and Albert and Carolyn Tossava of Alto; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Doris Dwyer of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Peter, in 1969. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, November 11,1988 at the Wren Funer­ al Home with Pastor Michael J. Anton officiat­ ing. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church. Lawrence. A. Boyes Getting ready for winter now will save you money. Because right now you can bring this SNO-DOUGH coupon in and receive up to $150 off of these highquality Jolin Deere products: * $100 off the 520. 522 and 524 Snowblowers (al! 5 hp models) Tips on how to beat the heat Dear Ann Landers: More than 65.000 people are killed or injured in fires each year in this country, because most of us don't know what to do. Did you know that when you arc asleep you lose your sense of smell and no matter how bad the smoke is,1 you won't wake up unless there's noise? Did you know that a fire is dark and not light? In a real fire, you won’t be able to see your hand in front of your face. Please tell your readers what they can do to plan to get out alive. — Steven L. Duesbury. Golan/Harris Communications. Chicago. Dear Readers: McDonald's has joined the United States Fire Administration and First Alert, a manufacturer of smoke alarms, to teach people how to get out of a fire alive. Here are some tips: Install smoke detectors near each sleeping area. Most fire deaths occur at night, often while people are asleep. Draw a floor plan of your home. Show all possible exits from each room. Discuss the escape routes with your family. Make sure everyone knows the telephone number for the fire department or the local emergency number. Sleep with your bedroom door closed at night. A closed door will help slow the spread of fire, smoke and heat. When following your escape route, be sure to close all doors behind you. The smoke detector will sound the alarm to wake up you and your family. When you hear it. roll out of bed to the floor. Get down on your hands and knees, crawl to your door and open it. Don’t stop to get clothes, papers or jewelry. If the door feels cool, open it a crack to check for smoke. If there is none, leave by your planned escape route. Remember to 964-2069 Battle Creek John Deere SNO-DOUGH SALE * $60 off the 322 Snowthrower (3 hp) Ann Landers „ HICKORY CORNERS - Mr. Lawrence A. Boyes, 66, of 3655 Boyes Rd. Hickory Corners died at home November 7, 1988. Mr. Boyes was born September 6, 1922 in Flint, the son of Carl and Alice (Lawrence) Boyes. He moved with his family to the farm on Boyes Road at the age of 13. He graduated in 1940 from the W.K. Kellogg School in Hickory Comers. He served with the United States Army Air Force during World War II. He helped on the family farm raising 50 acres of apples and pears most of his adult life. His parents preceded him in death. Surviving are two cousins, Mrs. Edward (Harriet) Chapman of Kalamazoo, and Loren Boyes of Lansing. Friends will be received at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton where services will be held Thursday, November 10 at II a.m., with the Rev. Phillip Perkins officiating. Interment East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Methodist Church of Battle Creek, the AARP, and was an active member of the Charitable Union of Battle Creek. Surviving are two sisters, Marian Henderson of Lake Odessa, Florence Eckardt of Charlotte; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ethel Bailey and Mildred Hall and one brother, James. Funeral services will be held 1p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Rev. Ward Pierce and Rev. Duane Walter officiating. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church or the Charit­ able Union of Battle Creek. Myrtle E. Ellis BATTLE CREEK - Myrtle E. Ellis, 74, of 100 Bedford Rd., Bedford Manor, died Friday, October 28, 1988 at the Borgess Medical Center. Mrs. Ellis was bom on December 15,1913 in Woodland, the daughter of Clark and Emmer (Haskell) Oversmith. She graduated from Hastings High School. She was employed in telephone sales, Floral Lawn and Memorial Park Cemetery and Upjohn Care. She was a member of the West Lake Presbyterian Church, Battle Creek Toast Master Club and the White Shrine of Jerusalem. Mrs. Ellis is survived by two daughters, Loretta L. Tuck of Lansing and Mary L. Ship­ man of Mesa, Arizona; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild and one brother, Lorin Oversmith of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held Monday, Octob­ er 31 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, Battle Creek. Burial was at the Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emmet Rescue Squad. Carlton A. Bump HASTINGS - Carlton A. Bump, 84, of 629 South Hanover Street, Hastings died Friday, November 4, 1988 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mr. Bump was bom on March 2, 1904 in Carlton Township, the son of Eddie and Stella (O’Dell) Bump. He attended Altoft and Hast­ ings Schools. He was a life long resident of Barry County. He was married to Hazel F. Bronson on October 4,1929. He was employed at Hastings Manufacturing for 38 years, retiring in 1970. He was a volunteer fireman for 30 years. Mr. Bump is survived by his wife, Hazel; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Linda) Kurr of Middleville; three grandchildren, Dana, Fred­ rick and Cynthia; one grandson, Dana, Jr.; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Mertyle Bump and brother-in-law, Ed Tudor, both of Hastings. He was preceded in death by two brothers, one his identical twin and three sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, November 7, at lhe Gin-bach Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. Kent Keller officiating. Burial was at the Fuller Cemtcry. Memorial contributions may be made to die Parkinson Disease, Michigan Heart Associa­ tion or a charity of one’s choce. Dear Ann Landers: I am writing this letter from the hospital. A nurse has promised to mail it. I need to know if I am justified in be­ ing upset. Three days ago 1 gave birth to my fourth daughter. My mother-in-law- came to sec me and the new baby within three hours of the birth. She patted my hand and said. "Don't be upset because it wasn't a boy. You can try again, dear. You know we arc depending on you to make sure the family name is carried on." I said. "Look. Mother. I am 38 years old and have had four children and three miscar­ riages in seven years. Please don’t depend on me to do any more." I then got a lecture on "tradition, family pride and a wife's obligation." I couldn't believe it! After ail. they aren't exactly the Kennedys or the Rockefellers. My husband sat there like a bump on a log. He didn't say a word. Was I wrong to answer her back and to be hurt because he didn't speak up for me? — Providence, R.I. Dear Prov: Consider the source. Anyone who would come to the hospital three hours after a birth has oatmeal where her brains belong. Shame on your husband. He surely should have taken your side. Show him this column and let’s hope he can work up the gumption to be more supportive of you in the future. iing but recently I postponed the wedding. We have no problems regarding religion, no money problems and no trouble with our grown children. To put it frankly. I am ashamed of the way she talks. Her English is atrocious and she can out-cuss any man I've ever met. I’m well-respected and have been reluctant tn take my new companion to nice places because of her language. What should I do? — Topeka. Kan. Dear Topeka: Tell your lady what is bother­ ing you. She can certainly clean up her language if she wants to and her "atrocious" English can be improved with some tutoring. This relationship appears to have so many pluses for you I hope things work out. Looking for a tradeoff New love must clean up speech Dear Ann Landers: For the past 31 years I have had my brother and his whole family for Thanksgiving dinner. Christmas dinner and Easter brunch. Wc love him and his wife dearly, and their children and grandchildren are ail wonderful, but I would consider it heaven to be a guest once in a while instead of always the hostess. How can I call a halt after all this time without offending anyone?' It was my hus­ band's idea to write to you. — Milwaukee Dilemma Dear Milwaukee: Family traditions die hard — especially when good ol’ “Aunt Nell" sets a great table and is such a lovely hostess. Phone your brother’s wife today and tell her that you want to alternate from now on and that you’d like the next holiday dinner to be at her home. It’s as simple as that. Dear Ann Landers: I am a widower 68 years old. I have met a wonderful lady who loves me as much as I love her. Now the problem: My wife was socially prominent, dignified and well-bred. Our marriage was better than most but she was cold, didn’t like sex and never made me feel like much of a man. My new love is warm and affectionate. We have a great time together. 1 have given her a Planning a wedding? What’s right? What's wrong? "The Ann Landers Guide for Brides” Mill relieve your anxiety. To receive a copy, send $3 plus a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, 111. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE COUNTY ELECTION, continued.itself by proposing it be merged with the county clerk’s office. Schondelmayer bitterly opposed the pro­ posal. first pointing out that only the county board of commissioners has the power to merge the two offices. He then strongly main­ tained that thge move would not save county taxpayers money and that it would reduce services. "I’m very pleased with the results," Schondelmayer said. "There was a time when just being re-elected to my job was important, but in the last couple of weeks I tried to bring respect for the office." The register of deeds added, “I was happy that the people seefn to be pleased with tin service I have performed over the last five years." The countywide proposal for the courthouse won a tight battle that was close throughout the night Tuesday and into Wednesday morn­ ing, finally passing by 426 votes. The county board voted last summer to place the question on the November general election ballot. Officials said lhe old building, while struc­ turally sound, is not handicapped accessible and it presents a problem for senior citizens to conduct county business or attend court ses­ sions. There are 13 steps leading to the main floor offices and 24 leading to the second floor courtroom. The proposal calls for installation of an elevator, which also would open up new space for a meeting room on the third floor. Also included in project plans arc roof repairs, new electrical wiring, a new air con­ ditioning system and a safer area to hold prisoners before they are brought into the courtroom. The proposal calls for the county to issue bonds for $1.35 million to be paid back over 10 years by property tax increases. The millage increase for lhe first year will be .395 mill, which amounts to 39.5 cents for each $1,000 of assessed valuation on property. After learning of the results of the cour­ thouse proposal, McKelvey said, “We’re go­ ing to go right to work. We’ll have it (the pro­ ject) under way next June or July. It’s going to be a tremendous improvement for the elderly and for the handicapped. It’s long overdue." Driver ticketed after collision A 26-year-old driver was slightly hurt Sunday in a one-collision with a power pole near Delton. Johnny A. Lane Jr., of 11094 East Shore Drive, sought his own treatment after the crash. Michigan Slate Police Troopers Al McCrumb and Paul Uerling said Lane was driving north on M-43 when he lost control of his car on a curve near Stevens Trail. The 1977 Mercury slid across the road, hitting a power pole and pulling power lines down across the road. ' Lane, who was wearing a seat belt at the time, was issued a citation for speeding. EDITOR’S NOTES, continued... the whole story. No matter, it accomplished its objective by helping to deflate Dukakis* environmentalist balloon. Another showed Dukakis riding around in a tank, while the narrator suggested that the Duke opposed just about every military program and operation in the last decade. It created an intake of Dukakis as a dangerous man bent on making the U.S. a global weakling. Though these were only ads, they were slick productions that were deliberately made to look like segments from the evening news. As the campaign continued, Dukakis was just as guilty with his advertising counterattacks, using many of the same techniques and tactics. But even the "positive" ads were distressing. They were little more than contrived images of men who supposedly love God and Country, love their children and grandchildren and cling to the same values and hopes that most of us have. Though these ads were more pleasant than the negative attack types, they were like exercises in eating cotton candy, they tasted good, but there was a lot of air inside. Meanwhile, the amount of serious and substantial debate between the two candidates was just about non-existent. The so-called debates were staged forums in which the two men were coached and the questions were rehearsed. They were so contrived that even a respected organization such as the League of Women Voters decided not get involved in them as it usually has done in the past. We have reached an era in which we choose presidents much in the same manner we choose the brand of toothpaste we shall use. We are sold a bill of goods rather than challenged to decide which of the two candidates we line up with most. This just ddn’t happen overnight. It has been a growing trend that has been fueled by that master of all communicators, the big bright green pleasure machine. Yes, television. We as voters have become so mentally lazy in the process of selecting our government officials that we have allowed slick advertising executives and skillful image makers make up our minds for us. What’s frightening is that these same ad people are the ones who have been able to get us to buy a certain kind of toothpaste because we are told it will give us sex appeal. These same manipulators are able to persuade us to buy lottery tickets by depicting scenes in which just about everybody playing the game is winning. These slick image makers and hucksters who make these ads do not lie, but they don’t tell the whole truth. They conveniently leave out information that may not support the validity of what they're peddling. That's what advertising is all about, to persuade you tobuy something. And too many of us haven't been able to tell the difference between the ads and the news. A lot of people now say they're sick and tired of all those ads and they say they didn't like them. But those ads, in too many instances, were what made people decide to vote the way they did. We can complain all we want, but we're gradually letting our democracy become a technocracy, a new form of government in which the real power is held by advertising whizzes who put together the most effective sales pitches, using the most powerful medium. And while television journalists decried the negativism of Campaign *88. they’d better do some soul searching and go back to the comic strip Pogo to pick up a little wisdom. "We have met the enemy, and he is us." �r The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 10. 1983 — Page 9 Overseas aid is not finished for Hastings surgeon “There’s so much going on. IfI worked like a dog I couldn't help enough people to make a dent. What you need are ways of teaching people to take care of themselves. ” Dr. Kenneth Merriman by Kathleen Scott "Now the adventure begins," Mid Dr. Kenneth Merriman after a return last week from a medical trip to Pakistan. Near the war-ridden Pakistan-Afghanistan border, the Hastings orthopedic surgeon gave care to about 30 individuals, and left doctors there with new insight on treatment, rehab­ ilitation and prevention. But his work is not complete. Now he's interested in developing a non-profit charit­ able organization to help not oJy poor peo­ ple here, but to also develop an Afghan refu­ gee relief program. He's already considered a name, and conjured American Medical Independent Relief, or AMIR, the word for chief or khan in Pakistan "This was fun," be said of his trip, which lasted throughout the month of October. "The adventure is trying to do something with iL" Through a loose-knit organization called Orthopedics Overseas, Merriman paid his own way to do the volunteer work. The or­ ganization set up contacts for him. "Basically, I’ve always wanted to do something like this. When I turned 40 years old, I decided I wanted a new hobby," he Mid, adding that it was a "tremendously ex­ pensive hobby." Not only did he pay all of his expenses on the trip, he also had to sacrifice a month's worth of income from his practice at the Hastings Orthopedic Clinic in the Physi­ cians Center at Pennock Hospital "I read about Albert Schweitzer, Tom Dooley and all these people and it sounded interesting, so I did it," he added. Some of the benefits are priceless. "Money pales into insignificance when you see somebody who's crippled learn to walk," he said. Admitting that he is "not much of a world traveler," Merriman said this was his first trip overseas and his first attempt at medical work in a foreign country. He said he picked Pakistan because of the war, or, as he calls it, "morbid curiosity." "The people there are at war with infec­ tion, disease, malnutrition and shooting at the same time," said Merriman, who’s rhe fourth generation in his family to practice medicine. He was born in Detroit and lived in Arizonia until he was 10 and then returned to Detroit He received a bachelor of philoso­ phy degree from Wayne State University Monteith College, and studied medicine at Wayne State University. Merriman said he felt a need to translate his background and knowledge to a “univer­ sal program." "My wheels are so well greased here that I thought I've got to go somewhere," he said. "I'm very proud of the work I do here. There's not as much of a challenge here com­ pared to there." Leaving his wife, Lee, and two daughters, Merriman stayed mostly in the city of Peshawar, the capital of the northwest fron­ tier. He worked with Pakistani and Afghan doctors, caring for the people of those two countries. Although he said he went through periods of homesickness, he would live in Pakistan permanently, if be could afford it, "but Is" goc two kids to put through school." Merriman said he worked on children with broken arms and legs, adults with old war wounds, adults with new war wounds, old people with broken hips, youngsters with club feet and congenital problems, and peo­ ple who had year-old infections. "It's a lot different than what we're doing," he Mid. "When you see kids with no hands and part of their faces gone, ifs not plea­ sant." Merriman was invited 10 times to cross the Afghan border with rebels and aid people there, but he Mid "no, thank you." "There's a million land mines there, so I anticipate there'll be a lot of people with their feet blown off for years to come," he related. The civil war in Afghanistan is what he calls a Central Asian version of the Vietnam War. So far, 13 million people have been killed in that conflict, with as many injured and maimed and suffering battle fatigue, he said. The city of Peshawar has several hos­ pitals, with a variety of political affiliations, he said. Each political party has its own hospital, although there are some alliances between parties and facilities. One of the hospitals he worked in was a converted house. "Cleanliness is not exactly optimum," he said, " and their medicine does not compare to medicine in this country." The initial contact with doctors there was usually over cups of tea. He said he went in, drank tea with lhe physicians and just talked with them. "If they like you and trust you, they’ll let you work," he related. During those converMtions, he said he tried to "talk them into cleaning up a bit." The methods of practice there are not as sanitary as the U.S., he Mid. "Here doctors use rubber gloves once and throw them into a landfill," he explained. "There, they use them many times until they fall apart, then they throw them out the win­ dow." Before his departure at lhe end of October, he wrote a brief sketch of the hospitals he visited for three doctors who would be there the month of November. About one hospital, he wrote: "cleanliness is generally lacking, but this one is a little below average.” Concerning another hospital in a remote area about three hours from Peshawar, he reported: "I recommend this - the air is dean, Ken Merriman operated on about 30 individuals while in Pakistan. food good, people nice - good for a few days at a time. Very isolated. Nice hospital. Small. Cleaner than most Afghan surgeon and wife, Dr. Hasham, a good fellow. Built traction frames there out of bamboo. If you get there, see if they're still standing." About a third hospital, he said, "I gave them a fair amount of equipment Don't let them hide iL" He visited an obstetric/gynecological hos­ pital, and ended up staffing a Caesarian-sec­ tion. The doctors there asked if he would supervise lhe operation. "I said, 'I'm a bone doctor, and I don't know how to do that,'" he repeated, adding that the basics of his work as a bone surgeon are similar to the techniques in Caesarian­ section operations. "To cap it all off," Merriman added, "a guy had a heart attack on the way over, so I took care of him. He was alt right. On the way back from Heathrow to Montreal, a guy died on the plane." Although he did see about 30 patients, Merriman Mid his mission was more of a One of Merriman's patients, Najib, wanted to take a picture, so he aimed the lens at his father (center, foreground), Merriman's photographer, Craig Weintraub, and a few friends. Ken Merriman takes time to pose with a somewhat disgruntled rug dealer after Merriman got a bargain on a rug. Merriman spent much time traveling and talking with his driver, Zulfie. Besides medical pictures, Merriman also has many pictures of the Pakistani and Afghan people, like his horseman. This 13-year-old, Najib, shown with his father, was one of Dr. Merriman's Three young Pakistani boys pose for a photograph. patients in Pakistan. (Photos by Craig Weintraub) fact-finding trip, to study their ways of med­ ical practice and determine what needs to be done and develop a prevention system. Aside from the war-related injuries, he Mid the Pakistanis and Afghans also have a lot of tuberculosis and some leprosy. And bacteria there are not resistant to antibiotics, he said, so many infections go without treatment "There’s so much going on. If I worked like a dog, I couldn't help enough people to make a dent," he explains. "What you need are ways of teaching people to take care of themselves. And they're doing a surprisingly good job." When Merriman first arrived in Pakistan, he said he wanted to begin work, but his hosts were more interested in talking and drinking tea. But that changed. "Finally, towards the end, they wanted to do all kinds of work,” he said, adding that he then wanted to do non-medical tasks tike sightseeing and souvenir buying. "There’s no sense banging your head against lhe wall to do three more cases when there's 50 million others out there who need help " Merriman Mid that following, a round­ robin schedule, getting people to work, he would move on, after he'd become effective. He Mid he doesn't think his perspective has changed. “I read in a journal that Americans will want better medicine and better medical care in the 21st century. Demand what you want," he said, sarcastically. "In Pakistani hospitals, the people must sign a waiver that Mys, 'I'm ready for my surgery with any kind of anesthesia.' "They're good people, but they (the doc­ tors) don't lake the care that we do. They're not uptight because they know nobody will sue them." Often, broken bones heal crooked due to lack of proper treatment and equipment, he said. "They're not going to reach the level we’re at in the United States. It's a different world entirely," Merriman Mid. "I think it's kind of interesting to flip back and forth between the two worlds with only two days on a plane." "They (the Afghan and Pakistani people) put up with a lot of astringencies," Merri­ man added. "Even the guys in town who were shot weren’t treated." The Pakistani and Afghan people, he Mid, are open, friendly, cheerful, highly individu­ alistic and heavily armed. "They're hospitable people armed to the teeth," he Mid. Houses are well guarded with barbed wire all over. Missiles can be purchased at stores. Merriman Mid he ate dinner in restaurants with men who carried guns and chatted as if they didn't With its somewhat seedy, war-like atmos­ phere, Peshawar was like CaMblanca in the 1930s, said Merriman. "I kept expecting to meet Humphrey Bogart any minute,"he Mid. Merriman got in on the action, he Mid and went up into the mountains and shot a machine gun, for fun, at targets. He also shot a Mauser, belonging to his driver, Zulfie, in the Zulfie's backyard. Merriman Mid Zulfie keeps the gun for "protection.” "In spite of all their differences, there are a lot of similarities," he added. "Bullets pass as quickly through people of Oriental blood as they do through Occidental.' In his travels, he met up with a young California photographer, Craig Weintraub, who journeyed with him. Merriman said Weintraub took dozens of photographs and slide pictures for Merriman, who now has about 2,000 of lhe people, the country and his work over there. He said he takes pictures and video tapes a lot of his work and later uses the visual materials for lectures and presentations. He wants to begin a lecture circuit and generate money for his proposed medical relief program. And he's already contempla­ ting his next tr ip to the East. "I'd go back in a minute," he said. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 10. 1988 Saxon eagers suffer third loss in four games, 62-41 at Coldwater The last two weeks haven't been the ideal way for Hastings to tune up for the districts. The Saxons lost for the third time in four games Tuesday night, dropping a 62-41 deci­ sion at Coldwater. Hastings is now 7-10 overall and 6-6 in the Twin Valley. With an 8-3 league mark (9-8 overall), lhe Cardinals had entertained mathmatical chances of catching unbeaten Marshall. But when the Redskins topped Sturgis 48-41 Tues­ day, Marshall captured its first undisputed league title since 1983. "We ran into an improved and hot-shooting Coldwater team.” said Hastings coach Ernie Strong. "They had four seniors starting and their experience showed. They protected the ball well, shot well and played good defense." The Cardinals threatened to make a blowout of the contest. Coldwater hit 8-of-13 first quarter shots to grab a 18-8 lead, and then followed that up by hitting 4-of-5 second period field goals for a 29-18 lead. Hastings rallied in the third period to cut the lead to seven at one point, but the Cardinals righted themselves to lead 45-30 by the end of Hastings draws Delton in district Hastings will play Delton in a first round district basketball game on Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Wayland. The winner plays in the finals on Wednes­ day, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. The Panthers, currently in second place in the KVA. are 13-4 while Tuesday's loss at Coldwater drops the Saxons to 7-10. In another first round game Wayland (13-5) plays Middleville (14-4) on Nov. 17. The winner meets Caledonia (14-4) on Nov. 21. Both games arc at 7:30 p.m. the period. Hastings played without leading scorer Car­ rie Carr, who missed the game with illness. Jackie Longstreet led Hastings with 13 points. Kellc Young added nine and grabbed eight rebounds. Coldwater wound up hitting a sizzling 68 percent (26-of-38) from the floor as opposed to only 40 percent (18-of-45) for Hastings. The Saxons play at Lakeview tonight before closing out their regular season Nov. 15 at home against Sturgis. Saxon jayvee eagers drop pair Hastings' jayvee basketball team dropped a pair of games last week to fall to 3-14 overall and 3-9 in the Twin Valley. The Saxons lost to Coldwater 39-33 and Marshall 47-22. Against Hastings. Jennifer Balderson had 12 pints and Carrie Schneider six. In the Marshall game. Balderson had 11. [ Sports ] DEER HUNTING 1988 DNR wi IS issue Bonus Antlerless deer licenses to 96,760 hunters The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will issue Bonus Antlerless-Only Deer licenses to 96,760 hunters before this fall’s firearm deer season. Only applicants for a Hunter’s Choice licenses in 62 of the state's 146 dccr-managcmcnt units are eligible. (The regular hunter’s choice deer license docs not entitle the hunter to an ’’extra’’ deer. However, it docs allow the firearm hunter to take an antcrless deer instead of a legal buck.) A firearm deer hunter had to submit a Hunter’s Choice license application for one of the 62 units on or before Sept. 24. Persons successful in the drawing should have been notified by mail prior to Nov. 1; unsuccessful applicants will not be notified. These bonus licenses will allow the harvest of addition antcrless deer (adult doc. young of the year, or buck with antlers less than three inches in length) in areas with crop damage, a high incidence of dccr-vehiclc collisions, and where there is potential for severe winter star­ vation of local herds due to an overabundance of deer. The controlled harvest of antlerless deer provides many benefits. Harvesting antlerless deer improves the buck-to-doc ratio, provides better antler development, protects deer range, reduces crop damage, and helps better distribute the deer herd. A large deer herd is especially vulnerable to starvation losses during a severe winter. As a result of two mild winters, our 1.5 million deer Deputation is above lhe carrying capacity of the winter range should we have a severe winter. Limited food and cover do not allow unlimited stockpiling of deer. Without an ade­ quate hunting season harvest, losses could total 150,000 deer in a severe winter which lingers into April. This year’s antlerless deer harvest quotas are designed to thin the current herd so that it will be more in balance with the range. Expectations of ’88 season.. Archery Season - Oct. 1-Nov. 14 and Dec. 1-Jan. 1 - Expect about 265.000 hunters; ex­ pect about 77,000 deer to be taken; last year 72,320 deer taken. Regular Firearm Season - Nov. 15-30 Expect about 740,000 hunters; expect about 321,000 deer to be taken: last year 257,270 deer taken; more than 1/2 million hunter’s choice and bonus antlerless-only licenses available; licenses directed at areas with pro­ blems such as crop damage and shortage of winter food. Muzzleloader Season - Dec. 9-18 in Lower Peninsula; Dec. 2-11 in Upper Peninsula - Expect about 100,000 hunters; expect about 12,000 deer to be taken; last year 8,360 deer taken. All Season Combined - Expect about 750,000 separate individuals will hunt deer; expect about 410.000 deer to be taken (New State Record), second in nation behind Texas, last year 337,950 deer taken; expect about 10 million days spent hunting, number in the U.S.; expect over $300 million in expen­ ditures (travel, food, lodging, hunting equipment). Deer Herd numbers about 1.5 million statewide. The herd has tripled since 1972 due to better habitat management, increased fines for poaching, and mild winters. Counties with highest deer numbers: Upper Peninsula: Dickinson. Menominee; Northern Lower: Alcona. Arenac, Clare, Gladwin, Iosco, Montmorency, Oscoda; Southern Lower: Branch, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Ionia, Jackson. Livingston, Montcalm. Second Buck License: Because of the large deer population, archery deer hunters in the Lower Peninsula and firearm hunters statewide may purchase a second buck-only deer license. Regulations were developed by the Depart­ ment of Natural Resources in partnership with hunters, agriculture, forestry, and commerce. Primary goals were to remove surplus animals from areas where they were causing problems (crop damage and deer-vehicle collisions) and reduce the total herd so that it more closely matches habitat carrying capacity. Although a severe winter will always kill some deer, we can lose 150,000 this winter if the herd is not reduced. 1988 deer check station, District 12 Allegan State Game Area Headquarters, 4590, 118th Ave. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. (except holidays). Open Nov. 19 and 20, 12 noon-5 p.m. Call 673-2430 before coming to make an appointment. Sports • • • Barry State Game Area Headquarters, 1805 S. Yankee Springs Rd. Open Nov. 15. 19, 20. 12 noon until 5 p.m. Open Nov. 16. 17. 18. 21. 22. 23. 28. 3-5 p.m. Call 795-3280 for appointment during remainder of season. at a glance Basketball team to surprise? Wrapping up the fall and looking toward winter: Saxon eagers overlooked? — Several Twin Valley basketball coaches are ap­ parently taking Hastings lightly in its bid for a third straight won or shared Twin Valley boys basketball title. Few of the coaches are privately listing the Saxons among lhe lop three teams in the conference — and that may be a terrible mistake. Granted. Hastings lost all five starters from an outstanding 3 20team, but the loss of the players may be an illusion. Coach Dennis O’Mara adm; there were times at by the end of «ast year when he could have had inserted three juniors in the starting lineup. But because of O’Mara’s "scniors-play” philosophy, some extremely talented underclassmen were forced to wait their turns. That turn comes Dec. 2 at home against Middleville and the guess here is that the Saxons will be in the title hunt all winter. Speaking of the Trojans, the schedul­ ing of a Middleville-Hastings basketball game is a master stroke by the schools in two regards. First, it’s silly in prep sports scheduling not to take advantage of natural rivalries. Secondly, because of budget cutbacks and penny-pinching, it’s important to play nearby schools. Little hope for soccer league — It doesn't look like the Twin Valley will be adopting soccer as an official league sport anytime in lhe near future. The league needs one of three schools cur­ rently without teams to fund a program to meet the league's minimum six-school requirement for official recognition. Hastings Athletic Director Bill Kar­ pinski said Albion. Hillsdale or Col­ dwater have offered "no hints” of beginning soccer teams. "With financial situations as they are, I doubt they’ll be adding sports." he said. To help sooth the wounds of Hastings going 7-1 against the four Twin Valley schools which do sponsor soccer, the Hastings Athletic Boosters will present a special "non-leaguc" championship trophy to the team at its Nov. 17 banquet. Successful fall for football — It would have been a miracle if the five Barry County football teams could have surpassed last year's combined 29-16 regular season mark this fall. Because Delton, Middleville and Maple Valley relied so heavily on seniors in 1987, ex­ pectations were somewhat low this season. But with the Trojans and Lions spearheading the drive by winning league championships, the five teams came close by driving to a surprising 27-18 mark. To put the 1987 and 1988 marks in perspective, the five teams won only 21 games in 1983, 1985 and 1986 while go­ ing 25-19-1 in 1984. Where’s the support for girls basketball? One of the strangest things I've seen this fall is the attendance at Hastings girls basketball games. The team must average only about 60 spec­ tators per game and most of them are parents with a small smattering of stu­ dent fans mixed in. It's a situation for which 1 don’t have the slightest answer. In terms of com­ petition and talent levels, girls basketball has made great strides in the last decade, so throw that idea out. Sure. Hastings has only a mediocre 8-10 mark, but it is an interesting team to watch, one capable of playing at times with the "big boy" teams in the league. Why is it nobody is watching? Crane Pond State Game Area Head­ quarter.,, 6 mile north of Jones on M-40. Open Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Open Nov. 16-23, 12 noon-2 p.m. Call 244-5928 for ap­ pointment during remainder of season. Plainwell District Headquarters, 621 North 10th Street. Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (ex­ cept holidays). Open Nov. 19, 20. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 685-6851 for an appointment. Fort Custer Recreation Area headquarters, East M-96, Augusta. Call 731-4200 for appointment Monday- Friday. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Van Buren State Park, 4 miles south of South Haven, off 196. Call 637-2788 for appointment MondayWednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Warren Dunes State Park, Red Arrow Highway, Sawyer. Call 426-4013 at 8:30 a.m. or 12 noon for appointment, Monday-Friday. Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery, Fish Hat­ chery Road and M-43, Mattawan. Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.. Call 668-3388. Hastings cross country runner Marc Lester. Completes fine career Lester finishes 64th at cross country meet Senior Marc Lester finished 64th of 89 run­ ners at the state Class B cross country meet at New Boston Huron last weekend. Lester’s time was 18:34 despite rainy and muddy conditions which hampered the run­ ners. said Hastings coach Jack Longstreet. "The conditions were very poor," he said. "It was a quagmire with the mud. Everybody’s time was off because of the conditions." The meet was Lester’s third trip to a state meet in four years. As a freshman, he ran in the team cross country meet and as a sophomore made the track finals in a relay event. Longstreet said making the state meet as a senior cappec a fine four-year career for Lester. "It was a solid career," he said. "He went out in style, making it to the state finals." Lester finished first for Hastings in 12 of 16 meets this fall. He was 17th of 56 runners at the league meet and 20th of 120 runners in the regionals. His best time was 17:34 in a meet against Albion and Hillsdale. Bowling Results Thursdays Angels Stefanos 276-126; Outward Appearance 27-13; McDonalds II 26-14; Clays Dinner Bell 21-19; Guekes Market 16-24; Hastings Bowl 146-256; McDonalds I 14-26; Hickory Inn 14-14. Good Games - B. Cantrell 166; C. Williams 157; L. Tilley 166; J. Connor 172-413; C. Moore 167-446; L. Watson 168; V. Haas 177; L. Doubledee 162; M. Morgan 147-400; M. ingram 143; B. Ranguctte 193-504; R. Haight 179; N. McDonald 186497. Congratulations to D. Snyder 219-514; D. Svoboda 231-560 83 pins over average. Wednesday P.M. Mace's Pharmacy 26-10; Art Meade 24-12; Nashville Locker 24-12; Cast Offs 23-13; Gillons Const. 18-18; Handy’s Shirts 18-18; M & M’s 16-20; Friendly Home Parties 16-20; Lifestyles 16-20; Valley Realty 15-21; Varney’s Stables 10-26; DeLong’s Bait 10-26. High Games and Series - S. Vandenburg 203-236-638; B. Moody 204-542; B. Hathaway 180-504; S. Pennington 173-497; K. Becker 213491; P. Frederickson 174465; M. Dull 176457; N. Eaton 177458; B. Miner 171449; N. Hummel 167445; B. Johnson 153442; M. Brimmer 176438; M. Harvath 156435; V. Slocum 157434; A. Perez 151437; S. Knickerbocker 156433; P. Croninger 168424; K. McMillon 167423; D. Brewer 58422; D. Bums 161401; T. Owens 161404; D. Kenfield 141-399; N. Munn 166-392; J. McQuern 166-382; N. Houghtalin 139-376; C. Shellcnbarger 118-343; L. Elliston 532; J. McMillon 522; L. Barnum 199; F. Schneider 180; O. Gillons 178; S. Breitner 176; R. Rinc 1 173; C. Wat­ son 139. Thursday Twisters Andrus 33-7; Guekes Market 25-15; Art Meade 21-19; B.D.S. Inc. 206-196; Cen­ tury 21 19-21; Hastings Mutual 19-21; Bowman Refrigeration 186-216; Goodwill Dairy 166-236; Alley Cats 15-25; Hastings Bowl 136-266. High Games - P. Arends 165; S. Treadwell 108; D. Hartman 150; D. Bartimus 138; J. Connor 154; C. Allen 174; D. Staines 180; P. Wright 173; D. Bolthousc 169; J. Henderson 174; D. Catlin 172; D. Keech 155; A. Carpenter 157. High Series - D. Bartimus 181419; L. Barnum 184-517; S. Wright 157438; B. Bowman 162455; C. Hawkins 186451; N. Eaton 185461; L. Colvin 161428; P. Guy 183453; P. Guy 184484. Sunday Night Mixed Get Along Gang 28-12; Family Force 26'6-1316; Pin Busters 26-14; White Lightn­ ing 25-15; Misfits 23-17; Hooter Crew 22-18; L’s & J’s 22-18; Sandbaggers 22-18; Gutter­ dusters 20-20; Alley Cats 1916-20'6; Ogdcnites 19-21; Greenbacks 19-21; Guys and Gals 17-23; Quality Spirits 17-23; Really Rottcns 16'6-23'6; Chug-a-Lugs 14-26; Detroiters 13-27; Mas & Pas 106-296. Womens High Game and Series - B. Can­ trell 156; L. Stamm 154; D. Haight 165; M. Bowman 161; J. Ogden 171; B. Moody 199-544; V. Goodenough 171; T. Ray 151; D. Woodard 221; C. Wilcox 172; D. Snyder 182-508; J. Ogden 153; C. Allen 158; P. Lake 202; A. Sutliff 209. D. Oliver 202; T. Hatfield 121; P. Godbcy 173; D. Kelley 213-525; L. Case 157; B. Wilson 143. Mens High Games and Series - B. Cantrell 161; E. Behmdt 210-507; D. Montague 170; D. Stamm 188-512; R. Bowman 211-557; R. Ogden 192-550; R. Little 190; M. Tilley 193-553; R. Ward 175; S. Goodenough 186-505; B. Ray 191; R. Snore 172; S. Howe 153; D Ogden 163; B. Lake 177; D. Smith 150; C. Sutliff 173; C. Haywood 202-505; D. Oliver 194-516; D. Warren 164; R. Neymeiycr 214-561. Bowterettes Nashville Auto 23-9, Brittens Concrete 2111. Hcckers 20-12, Three Ponies Tack 20-12, Good Time Pizza 16-16, O’Dell’s 156-166, Kents 15-17, River Bend Travel 15-17. Thomapple Manor 13-19, Hastings Bowl 12-20. Flexfab 11-21, DJ. Electric 106-216. Good Games and Series - L. Elliston 199-554, B. Hathaway 178498, H. Coenen 187-507, Decker 178479, S. Drake 178479, S. VanDenBurg 184-532. Good Games - J. Gardener 168, L. Bahs 193, P. Castleberry 177, D. Bums 176, B. Maker 177, G. Potter 138, K. Mallison 177, B. Stuart, triplicate 123. Splits Converted - C. Miller 2-7-10, B. Hathaway 8-10. Thursday A.M. Quest Marks 31; Thomapple Manor 27; Bosleys 25; Slow Pokes 23; Kloostermans 23; Kreative Komer 22; Hummers 21; Varneys 206; Northland Aptl 206; Nash. Locker 206; Stardusters 19; Kaiser Seed 16; Lef­ tovers 15; Barlow Florist 13; Weltons 13; Silk Screen 126. Good Games - S. Brimmer 157; A. Lieb 135; M. Stcinbrecher 147; M. Dull 146; J. Arquilla 163; C. Miles 133; M. Mullins 153; S. Nolan 156; A. Welton 143; A. Eaton 162; A. Allen 168; K. Wycrman 156; K. Forman 176; B. Sexton 123; L. Johnson 147; I. Ruthruff 168; C. Stuart 165. High Series and Games - S. Knicker­ bocker 154436; D. Hammond 168465; V. Peabody 164462; G. Scobey 151416; S. Lambert 167456. Hastings Mfg. Co. M&M Construction 173, Sprikers 1526, Viking 151, Chrome Room 160, Office 135, Machine Room 1286. High Games and Series - R. Morgan 543, J Ketzloff 540, C. Sheldon 527, J. Smith 527. W. Beck 519, M. O'Donnell 211-511. B. Hesterly 204-507. T. Bustancc 507. Hastings Mfg. Co. Viking 142, Sprikers 147, M&M Construc­ tion 1486, Office 130, Chrome Room 135, Machine Room 1076. High Gaines and Series - R. Morgan 204-572, B. Hesterly 210-206-556. B. Ludescher 202-554. W. Beck 201-548. C. Sheldon 528, M. O'Donnell 532, A. Morgan 514, T. Bustance 509, J. Whitney 506. R. Dawe 505, W. Bi-man 503, J. Smith 503. Monday Mixers Michelob 246-116; Superior Seafoods 2214; Pioneer Apartments 22-10; Miller Real Estate 21-15: Andrus of Hastings 21-15; Hastings Bow) 21-15; Deweys Auto Body 20-16; Cinder Drugs 20-16; Girrbachs 18-18; Miller Carpeting 166-196; Sir N Her 16-20; Hastings Flower Shop 15-21; Hastings Bowl & Lounge 14-18; Friends 13-23; Music Center 13-23; Burger King 7-29. High Games and Series - A. Hall 168; P. Wilson 156; J. Ogden 156; S. Hanford 185, D. Kelley 187; B. Cuddahee 184; R. Girrbach 201; A. Swanson 156; F. Girrbach 172; H. Hewitt 205; M. Wieland 191-515; C. Tram bull 157; J. Mercer 166; B. Eckert 178; D. Larsen 165; R. Perry 195-504; P. Pennington 154; J. Wagner 190-522; B. Jones 202; V. Can- 179; B. Howes 162; P. Snyder 158; Y. Markley 167; M. Garrett 165; M. Snyder 172; D. Murphy 154; L. Hauss 155. Commercial Minors Hastings Fiberglass 266; Smith’s 226; Flcxbag 22; Hastings Bowl 21; M. Dot 206; Cove’s 196; Carey Display 196; Mulberry Fore 176; Girrbach’s 16. High Games and Series - D. Lambert 251-589; M. Veras 224-565; N. Aspinall Jr. 216-552; J. Woodard 206-556; K. Laubaugh 205488; D. Rugg 204-534; H. Moore 204480, M. Curtis 200-571; K. Millard 200-566; D. Curtis 200-503; D. Ward 198-515; C. Pennington 191-510; C. Con­ verse Sr. 183-529; R. Snore 178-504. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 10, 1988 — Page 11 Attorney asks to be replaced from assault case A pending trial for a 35-year-old Hastings man on charges of assault with intent to murder was delayed after lhe defense attorney asked to be relieved from the case. And after an outburst in court, a new judge will have to found as well. Wayne O. Moore was arrested in May in connection with the beating of his 36-year-old girlfriend. In June he was sentenced to 16 to 24 months in prison for probation violation, but he has been lodged at the Barry County Jail awaiting the outcome of the assault charges. Defense attorney John Watts, of Allegan, asked to be removed Oct. 26 from the case, claiming that he and Moore were disagreeing on his defense. But Moore, who hired Watts himself, said he didn't care for Watts' recommendation. "What I want is a trial,” Moore said. "He wants me to plead guilty to a four-year reduced sentence. All I'm interested in is a quick and speedy trial. That's what I'm supposed to be guaranteed." Trial for Moore, of 46 Middleville Road, has been delayed for several months pending an examinations at the Ypsilanti Forensic Center to determine Moore's competency to stand trial. In court, Moore objected to the entire proceeding, including having Judge Hudson E. Deming to hear the case. "I don't particularly trust you over me anyhow," Moore told Deming. "You sent me to prison for something you didn't have any reason." Deming said he would disqualify himself and turn the case over to Judge Richard M. Shuster. But Shuster had already disqualified himself previously because of earlier contact with Moore when Shuster was a lawyer in private practice. Deming said he would either find a visiting judge, or the case would be handled by the Deming's successor, who takes office in January. Deming ordered Watts to remain on lhe case until after Moore's competency examination. In other court business: CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 For Reni DOG FOUND: on Chief Noooday Rd. near the Blarney Stone Bar. Call after 6p.m. and iden­ tify. 945-5316_____________ FOUND: male dog. Husky 5-6 months Between Cedar Creek/ Banfield. Call 6Z3-5670 leave message. LOST: Seal Ppint Siamese Cai, black and tan. South of Hastings, vicinity of McKeown, M-37, Cobum and M-79. Answers to Beaker. 852-1753. Rusinew Services FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. Formorc information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Shirley.___________________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 Real F.stale 10 BEAUTIFULLY WOODED ACRES near Mancelona. Secluded burning and camping. Deer, grouse, turkcy. SSOril. $300 down, S80 per month. HH6 land conlracl. Call Northern Land Company al 616-938-1097 MINI WAREHOUSE from S29.00, available now. Thomapple Storage. 948-4242. For Sale Automotive •83 DODGE SHELBY CHAR­ GER, 2.2 litre, low miles, stored winters, am/fm cassette, very well maintained, asking $4,000. Call 948-4394 after 5 p.m. BUY GOVERNMENT seized and surplus vehicles from S100. Fords, Chcvys, Corvettes, etc., in your area. For info call (602) 842-1051 cxL 1893. Help Wanted ATTENTION HIRING! Government jobs - your area. 515,000 - S68.000. Call (602) 838-8885. EXT 3460. BABYSITTER WANTED: Mature, responsible, non smok­ ing woman over age 30 to occa­ sionally babysit for 2 children ages 4 & 1 in my home; Some occasional over nights; Must have own transportaion. Call 945-5578._________________ GROWING REAL ESTATE OFFICE looking for an ambi­ tious careeroriented person. Call Larry Knobloch 623-6600. INSURANCE COMMER­ CIAL PROCESSOR-Ratcr for well established growing prop­ erty - casualty agency. Modem office, computers, fax, educa­ tional opportunity, handy park­ ing. Located 1-496 and Trow­ bridge Exit. Please phone 517-332-8671 or mail resume to George Bubolz III 1159 Trow­ bridge, East Lansing, MI. 48823. LIKE TO WORK IN CONSTRUCTION? We have several openings in new unit. Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, and elec­ tricians. No experience neces­ sary. Wc pay you while you learn. Call (616) 731-5520 or if long distance, 1-800-292-1386. The Michigan Army National Guard.___________ POSITIONS OPEN for wait­ resses and waiters. Please apply in person at Bob’s Grill & Restaurant, 139 E. Court SL, Hastings.__________________ SALES REP - Expanding GIRLS WANTED: 9-19 from product line requires HYDRO­ Barry County and surrounding TEX - a multi million dollar areas to compete for lhe titles of National Lubrication Company Miss Pre-Teen, Miss Jr. Teen to seek additional sales person­ and Miss Teen Grand Rapids. nel for the HASTINGS area. If Thousand, of dollar, in prize, you desire success and have including a trip lo lhe National, strong sales or mechanical ;n Orlando, Florida. For more experience you can excel with information call our proven sales methods and 1-800-345-2330 high commissions. Position could lead to Management Call 1-800-527-1193 or send resume to: HYDROTEX - DEPT 2328-E, PO BOX 560843, Dallas, TX 75356._________ SERVICE DIRECTORY V1SA/MASTERCARD US CHARGE Guaranteed. Regard­ less of Credit Rating. Call Now! (213) 925-9906 exL U 1893. INSURiNCf INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individuol Health • Group Health • Retirement • Life • Home • Auto • Form • Business • Mobile Homa • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle Miscellaneous 1000 SUNBEDS-TONING T A BLESSunal-WOLFF Tanning Beds. SIcndcxQuest Passive Excerciscrs. Call for FREE Color Catalogue. Save to 50%. 1-800-228-6292. Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE . at 945-3412 REAL ESTATE MILLER SINCE REAL ESTATE 1940 Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. & Mike Humphreys REALTOR Associate Brokers HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB CASEY Nov. 15 From your friends who care Hastings (616) 945-5182 CAR & 1RUCK REPAIR Welcome Craig Michael Lord Jom 11-5-88 at 9:23 a.m. 7 lbs., 8 ozs., 20" long. Proud parents Jeff & Linda Lord. Love Aunt Deb & Uncle Bob ( ommunity \ olices 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Heart: Monday 8 to 8 Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY IM) SERVICE PARTS OMML NTMS MtTl MVISIM Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! > COLLISION REPAIR | Insurance Work » Glass Replaced 945*3387 MECHANICAL SERVICE • Wheel Alignment • Brake Work • Electrical • Air Conditioning PARTS 110 W GUN LAKE ROAD ross from Fuelgas • New Radiators • Rebuilt Starters & Alternators LAKEWOOD-IONIA COMMUNITY EDUCATION Trips and Toon announces the following trips; November 25, Christmas in Chesaning, S38.OO includes entertainment, candel lighting ceremonies, carriage rides and dinner £ the Chesan­ ing Heritage House; Nov. 26-28, Wimer Festival of Lights, Niagra Falls, $209.00 per person, double occupancy includes tick­ ets for 2 shows, Tony Orlando and Dawn and the “Polish Prince" Bobby Vinton, tradi­ tional holiday dinner, 2 break­ fasts, fireworks, touring of the lights and accomodations at the Radisson Hotel, transportation by deluxe motor coach. Jan. 25-Fcb. 12, Fabulous Florida, $1068.00 per person, double occupancy. Call for full informa­ tion, Lakewood Community Education (616) 367-4323 or (616) 374-8897. For reserva­ tions and trip information. Wanted OLD ORIENTAL RUGS Wanted any size or condition. Call 1-800-443-7740. A former Hastings man who contributed to the arrests and trials of several drug dealers was given probation and three days in jail following his guilty plea to one charge of selling marijuana. Duane Shellenbarger, 27, was placed on a two-year term of probation and given credit for three days previously served in jail. Shellenbarger, formerly of Hastings, was one of 25 people arrested in October 1987 for drug dealings in the county. In exchange for the dismissal of one count of selling marijuana, he agreed to assist police in investigating three people police believed had been dealing drugs in the county. The three have al! since been tried and convicted of selling marijuana. Prior to sentencing OcL 26, his attorney, John Watts, asked the court to set aside jail time for his client "Mr. Shellenbarger has done reasonably well (awaiting sentencing)," Watts said. "He’s testified in court, at some risk to himself, against some other pretty heavy people in the county." Despite sentencing guidelines that called for 12 to 30 months in prison for Shellenbarger, Judge Deming agreed to follow the probation department's recommendation of no jail time for Shellenbarger because of his cooperation with police. Deming also said Shellenbarger had been successful during the past year while on an informal probation awaiting his delayed sentence. He could have received a maximum of four years in prison for the offense. Shellenbarger, who has moved out of the area, was ordered to pay $600 in court costs, $80 in restitution and to have substance abuse counseling. A 21-year-old Delton man was sentenced Oct. 26 to one year in jail and ordered to pay $4,200 in restitution in connection with a July break-in on South Wall Lake Road near Delton. Judge Deming said he was exceeding the state sentencing guidelines in sentencing John J. Acker Jr., of 3960 Ackers Point Road, to the year in jail plus five months* probation. Originally charged with breaking and entering, Acker pleaded guilty to a charge of receiving and concealing stolen property. Defense attorney David Tripp, who denied his client was at the scene, asked the court to stay within the zero to six months called for in the guidelines. Acker said he was sorry for his role in the crime. "Fd like to apologize to the court I sure am sorry for what happened to (the victims). I didn't react the way I should have," he said. "But as soon as I can, Fm going to show the court that Fm a responsible citizen." But Deming said he would take the victims* recommendation of 12 months in jail. "I am considering the victims. They want you io do 12 months, and I'm not going to disappoint them," Deming said. "The victims in this case lost irreplaceable items. Also they, and especially their young children, have been permanently traumatized by this." Acker also was ordered to enroll in Alternative Directions in Grand Rapids for substance abuse treatment after the completion of his sentence. A Nashville man was sentenced to 10 months in jail for breaking into a parked house trailer to steal a beer cooler and a wallet containing $130. Harry L. Showers also was placed on a three-year term of probation and given credit for 118 days served in jail awaiting sentencing. At his sentencing Oct. 26 in Barry County Circuit Court, Showers said he was sorry he had broken into the vehicle, parked in June on Sherman Street "I'd just like to ray I feel bad about what I did, because I feel like I took money from children," he said. "I know other people who are Sony, too the victims," replied Judge Deming. "Those people are upset. You took money from their kids for food.” Despite sentencing guidelines, which called for no more than s:x months in jail for the offense, Deming said he would exceed the guidelines at the request of the victims. Showers, of East Street, also was ordered to pay court costs of $400 and restitution of $130. After serving his time in jail, he was directed to enroll in a half way house in Battle Creek. Robert Madden, 20, was sentenced OcL 26 to two years of probation for carrying a concealed knife. Madden, of 1320 W. Quimby, also was given a suspended jail sentence of 90 days. If he completes his probationary period successfully, the suspended sentence would likely be dropped. Originally charged with carrying a concealed weapon. Madden agreed to plead guilty to a charge of attempted carrying a concealed weapon in exchange for the prosecutor's recommendation that he receive no jail time. But Judge Deming disagreed with that provision. "Fm not going to follow the prosecution recommendation," he said, adding that Madden had been caught with a double-edged dagger in his car. "It seems to me if you don't get any jail time, you'll continue to break the law." Madden was assessed $500 in court costs, $300 in fines and ordered to perform 50 hours of community service. Sentencing was set for Nov. 23 for a 19-year-old Florida man charged with stealing race car tires from Stidham Gravel Pit in May. In court Oct 26, William Veach, of Land O Lakes, Fla., pleaded guilty to a reduced count of larceny in a building. Charges of breaking and entering and larceny from a motor vehicle were dropped by the prosecution. Veach also agreed to testify against his co-defendants in the matter. He testified the three broke into a building at the Rutland Township gravel pit, saw the tires, put them in their car and left. Bond was canceled, and he was remanded to the custody of the Barry County Jail. A Hastings man caught with a stolen battery charger in his shed was sentenced OcL 26 to 90 days in jail. Work release was granted by the court for Gale L. Mesecar, 36. Mesecar, of 1973 1/2 N. Broadway, was found guilty in a jury trial of receiving and concealing stolen property over $100. Mesecar said he had taken the charger, Installment reduces danger of volatility The only certainty in lhe stock market is uncertainty. .No one has yet been able to ac­ curately predict market movement, direction or timing consistently. The idea, of course, is to buy stocks at bargain prices. As some put it. buying stock this way is like "buying your straw hat in winter." Since not everyone can do this, most are satisfied with reasonable prices. One way to increase your chances of buying at a reasonable price is to invest in regular in­ stallments over the next year or two. Then, once you complete your planned investment, leave it where it is for at least five years before you begin withdrawals. By planning both payments and withdrawals over an ex­ tended period, you reduce your changes of major market surprises. One mutual fund that aims for long-term growth and income illustrated this technique by using its investment experience over lhe past 38 years. You might ask your fund, or any fund you plan to buy, to do the same through a simple computer illustration. This mutual fund took $100,000 and in­ vested it over an 18-momh period beginning January 1973. the top of a bull market. Five years after beginning the first installment, the account had grown to more than $148,000. At this point, the shareholders began regular withdrawals of eight percent. That first year withdrawals amounted to $11,877. The following year the principal had grown so that the same eight percent withdrawal was now $12,392. Last year the annual withdrawal was $29,310. By the end of 1987, 15 years after the program started, all withdrawals plus the remaining balance total­ ed $545,000, more than five times the amount invested. The fund made calculations for each of the 22 other 15-year periods since it began in 1950. Some results were better than others, but even in the worst case, 1960-1974, there was still $94,000 left after withdrawing $120,015. The fund is quick to point out that these arc not guarantees, but "a disciplined program of regular investments and withdrawals can pro­ vide the growing income most people will need in the future.’’ Dollar cost averaging is nothing new. The difference is that most dollar cost averaging is done with small regular amounts over many which had been stolen last fall from Dimond Machinery in Rutland, from his brother's garage, assuming it belonged to the brother. A pre-trial hearing was set for Nov. 16 for David Dennis Dines, 21, of 4801 Bea Street, Shelbyville. Dines stood mute Oct. 26 to three counts of felonious assault and one felony firearms charge. Bond was continued in the matter. A boy who pleaded guilty to touching a sleeping female camper at Yankee Springs State Park last summer was sentenced to 90 days in jail. At the request of defendant Darryl L. McGhee, 17, he was sentenced to the years. Here, a lump sump is dedicated to invest. The dilemma is when to invest. For anyone afraid to jump into a volatile stock market with one lump sum, the advantages of spreading the investment over regular in­ stallments makes sense. Once the decision is made, however, it's important to adhere to that schedule. Otherwise you again risk the impulse to try to predict the market. With installment investing you may not always buy your straw hat in winter, but you stand a good chance of getting a reasonable price. More importantly, your money will probably be there when you need it. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previ­ ous week. Company Close AT&T 28’A Ameritech 957/. Bristol Myers 427. Chrysler 257. CMS Energy 249/. Coca Cola 427. Detroit Edison 165/. Dow Chemical 867. Exxon 447. Ford 517. Gencorp 207« General Motors 83 Hastings Mfg. 327. IBM 1197. JCPenney 537? Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. 867. Kellogg Co. 617. McDonald's 467. Procter & Gamble 827. Sears 42 S.E. Mich. Gas 207. Upjohn 32 Gold $419.50 Silver $6.40 Dow Jones 2127.4a Volume 142,382,000 Change + ’/• -17. —7. -7. -7. + 27. -7. -VA -37. -7. —’A —27. -7. -7.50 + 0.12 -22.67 Michigan boot camp for youthful offenders. Upon his admission into the camp, the remainder of his jail time will be suspended. The camp, near Manistee, provides a highly disciplined, military environment for young offenders. McGhee was placed on a three-year term of probation, ordered to complete his high school education and to have mental health counseling. McGhee and a co-defendant, both residents of Boysville, near Clinton, were accused of entering the tent of a sleeping 20-year-old woman and touching her intimately. The co-defendam also has been sentenced to the boot camp. YMCA Sports Standings: YMCA Youth Council’s Adult Indoor Soccer Game Results November 2, 1988 Team W L T Blue 1 0 0 White I 0 0 Yellow 1 1 0 Red 010 Green 0 1 0 White 6 vs. Red 4; Green 3 vs. Yellow 6: Blue 10 vs. Yellow 2. YMCA-Youth Council’s Mens Basketball Game Results C League W Did Not Play L A League Benedict Farm Razors Edge Hastings Nashville Mcrch I 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 B Minor Flexfab C&B Discount Kloostermans Koop Know Patties Larry Poll Realty Viking A.H. Spider Smoke Drift Hsatings Mfg. Brown Jug 1 I 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I I 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 I B Major Lake Odessa Merch Wellons Hastings Realtors Sisters Fabrics 0 Format I 1988 Fall YMCA Womens Volleyball wl Mqjor League Livestock.................................................30-3 Pages/Blairs................... 26-7 Ink Spots................................................... 23-10 Satellites....................................................18-15 Stevies Angels..........................................17-16 Coves........................................................ 12-21 Burkeys Babes............................................ 9-24 Hastings Bowl............................................ 2-31 Minor League Spykers....................................................... 29-7 McDonald's.............................................. 14-16 Delongs Bait/Tackle................................14-22 Hastings Mutual....................................... 12-21 Andrus.......................................................10-23 C League - Did not play. B Minor League - Viking 39 vs. Pennock Hospital 83; Kloostermans 91 vs. Larry Poll Realty 58; Brown Jug 38 vs. Flcxfab 66; C & B Discount 45 vs. Hastings Mfg. 40; Smoke Drift/BB shoes 55; vs. Kloostermans Koop 77; A.H. Spider 68 vs. Know Patties 76. B Major League - Sister Fabrics 60 vs. Wellons 66; Lake Odessa Merchants 89 vs. Format 84. A League - Hastings 70 vs. Benedict Farms 95; Nashville Merchants 76 vs. Razors Edge 103. MARRIAGES: John Meade. 33. Woodland and Mary Rapnicki. 32. Plymouth. Darrell B Endres. 32. Hastings and Virginia Howard. 32. Hastings Jeffrey Marr. 23. Delton and Tenia Waters. 21. Delton. Walter VandenToorn. 24. Middleville and Monique Michels. 20. Middleville. ad on as cd di­ as me “I ct- ard *riy cd. out lent vho just was .ical ; or : the the Cookies will attract bazaar-goers More than 600 cookies of many varieties will be among the gifts, country accessories, Christmas decorations and other items at the Hollytown Bazaar which opens from 6-8 p.m. today and continues Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. In the photo, church women are shown preparing the cookie assortment which includes everything from peanut butter kisses to oatmeal cookies. �WIN THIS CAR! Drawing to be held at the Winter Band Concert dw — Hastings High — SUNDAY, DECEMBER llth-3 P.M See this car on display at the J-Ad Graphics Office Friday and Saturday! Tickets available at the office. Hurry! Only a limited number of tickets to be sold! HELP THE HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL BAND 1989 CHEVROLET CORSICA purchased by the Band Boosters from Andrus Chevrolet* Buick of Hastings TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ONLY *15“ Each band member or Band Booster. Also at Graphics Office. For more information, call Jim or Barb Toburen at 945-2386 ...raise money for an educational trip to Washington, D.C. where they will perform at the White House, the Capitol, and the Washington Monument. The Band Boosters have been working hard for two years to raise the funds for this trip. They have sold candy, Christmas items, raked leaves, had a bake sale, car wash, bottle drive and other projects. This Page Sponsored By J-Ad Graphics and these local Businesses ... HASTINGS BOWL, INC h WREN ZFUNERAL HOME 502 S. Jefferson St. 945-2471 203 E. Woodlawn 945-3184 “Haute of Quality’ County JOME CENTS! & GOOD SPIRITS 945-3412 CAPPON HTXoil co 128 S. Jefferson Street 225 N. Industrial Park 241 W. State Street 1601 S. Hanover 948-4042 945-3431 945-3437 945-3354 Andras^ JCPenney 203 S. Michigan Hational ~3IDan K of {Hastings .^HASTINGS BUICK-CHEVROLET the people who care 116 E. State Street 945-2428 1435 S. Hanover safe and sound banking 150 West Court Street 945-2425 ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE 1569 Bedford Rd. 945-5113 945-2401 Hastings Fiberglass Products Inc. 110 Cook Road 945-9541 VIATEC/ HASTINGS ENGINEERED SYSTEMS 1220 W. State St. Hastings MMTHWH Hastings Manutscturing Company 325 N. Hanover 945-2491 GIRRBACH FUNERAL HOME 328 S. Broadway 945-3252 1843 Gun Lake Rd. 945-2433 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-11-17.pdf ab668bcc42465d7557879cacec685fef PDF Text Text 5. Church 47058 । . ..cohol consumed^ wrap in fire station? S—Story, Fags3___________ Community Thanksgiving service sat j All-county grid team announced Sw Story, Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 All area reoifcra m ioviirt la join Udkeraa Ctaacta 239 B. North St., Ibv. Kt* KeUer of Rm See Story, Page 3 ■W" ■ Ok Kowal Ctoamaaity Thaakaaivaw Krvice « Ttantay Ere. WedaaOay. Nov. a, » 7:30 p.m.. at Grace Joint dispatch starts next week Hastings VOLUME 133, NO. 47 Banner Thursday, November 17. ioea 1 - _ _____________________ ’___________________ PRICE 25* ==^—■— ^HASTUGS. MICHIGAN 49096 Hastings will use consultant’s help to find new chief On*" by David T. Young The Hastings City Council will use a consultant to help find a successor to Police Qdef Dan Furniss, who is leaving this week for another job. Council members Monday voted to hire I>. Ralph Chandler, a professor of criminal live,'she said. Mayor Pro Tern David Jasperse said he favors hiring a consultant because it offers maximum of $1,500. He would place advertisements, screen applicants to get the by Kathleen Scott Although plans have not been set in snow removal expenses this winter, Murphy said. The airport budget is made up of city atone, the Hastings Airport could have a new terminal building by this time next year. The Earl McMullin Jr. Memorial Airport Administration Building, a $100,000 pro­ and county funding and income from hangar rentals. ° , ing in January. ("We've about decided that if we can't raise enough local money, we'll just wait until we can. We still want it," he said. "If the state Murphy said he and other board members will offer $50,000 or $60,000, that’s an offer arc hoping the state will match funding for the airport’s cost. But so far, he said, the you can’t hardly turn down.' One individual, choosing to remain anon­ state's policy has been to match half the cost up to its limit of $25,000. The new building, with "nicer" accessories water and septic system unlike the over­ waked one now in use. Charles Murphy, chairman of the airport commission, said plans are contingent on ymous at this time, has donated $20,000 to­ ward the building, he said. Murphy said airport officials have con­ like a glass front on the lounge exterior sidered a fund-raising campaign fa the new facing the runway and a vestibule inside to terminal, although he said those plans are eliminate wind problems inside the building, is expected to run about $100,000, although not "tied down." "two big ifs" - whether enough money can be raised and if the state will match funds. planners are "still looking at figures and dimensions," said Murphy. "We're trying awful hard to have a termi­ nal building next year," he said. "Realize The building would have a much more "We think we know what we're going to do, but we haven't completely decided yet," he explained. Through federal, state and local funding, efficient heating system, he said. "We told them it would be $90,000 any­ the airport has recently undergone two reno­ vation projects. The first project added lights way, so they have requested $45,000 fa us," said Murphy, adding that the commission should learn of the state's decision at a meet­ to and extended the runway, allowing larger ject. would include an office for the airport manager, a more comfortable lounge area for people waiting for planes, a classroom, con­ trols for the runway lighting system, and a that this is early in the program." About $30,000 or $35,000 has been allocated so far for the project, and further funding from the airport budget depends on See AIRPORT, page 12 out "The survey showed that a high percentage of people believe that public safety is an important facior in determining where they selecting a new police chief. Chandler was used by the Village of Middleville and the Oty of Wyyland to help those municipalities find a chief, which Chandler said he would be willing m rnrr? into a service contract with the city for a Airport terminal plans progressing recent countywide futuring survey bears that justice at Western Michigan University, to help with the process of advertising and prompted Mayor Mary Lou Gray to suggest Hastings do the same. Charles Murphy shows the proposed terminal at tw Hastings terport. Gray said it is crucial for Hastings to attract the best possible candidite and the number down to several finalists and sit in on the interviewing process, if asked. The actual power of making the final selection would rest with the council. "(Hastings City Attorney) Jim Fisher said he (Chandler) attracted the highest caliber of applicants for Middleville," Gray said. "I think we'd be getting a bargain." Fisher also serves as village attorney for Middleville. An objection to hiring a consultant was voiced by Council Member Donald Spencer. "On one hand we go out of town to save $500 on a fire truck, and we'll go out of town to pay $1,500 for a service," he said. Spencer said the council nearly two years ago went through the process of hiring a chief, who eventually turned out to be Furniss. He said he thought the council, by doing the work itself, hadn’t done such a bad job. But Council Member Esther Walton said there were 72 applicants for the Job Funiss won, which created many hours of special committee work. She added that, "We weren't able to make the judgment about who was qualified and who wasn't." an alternative in the process. "hl like io try this because we've never done it before," he said. "We don't know what advantages it might have over the way we've done it in the past. I think it's worthwhile for ns to try it If we were spending $10,000, I wouldn’t think it was such a good idea." Jasperse added that though the consultant would seek applicants perhaps from all over the state, he would not rule out a local person eventually winning the job. "We're not eliminating anyone local at all," be said. Spencer said another problem is keeping a chief. "Hastings is a stepping stone," he said. "I realize that we can’t ensure that they'll stay here, but it would be nice if we could get someone who would." Spencer and Franklin Campbell voted "no" on the question of hiring a consultant The remainding five members of the council in attendance voted affirmative, with Council Member Gordon Fuhr absent Furniss last month announced his intention to leave Hastings to take another Job with the criminal justice department at Lansing Community College. In the transition period between the time Furniss leaves and a new chief is hired, deputy Chief Jerry Sarver will serve as acting chief. The council voted to increase Sarver’s salary from $28,000 to that of the chiefs, at $32,330, during his tenure as acting chief. Wells named to Delton board of education Gun demepuif e boitaa Im week « North Braodwoyaanh ot HMinp. Neighbor, rtMtahj Cooky Sheriff, depmiataeyhartitaa fired duriog Ok nigh, Nov. * eear Ac Leers ’N' Hey Child Cere Carte h Cartaxi Township. ol fte cam. Ttetate, were probably corned by , 38 or :357 caliber handgun. John Wells describes himself as a former "closet critic" of the Delton Kellogg Schools who has come out of that closet and is eager to participate in decisions he hopes will benefit students. The Delton Board of Education made Wells’ participation official Monday by ap­ pointing him to fill a board vacancy created by the recent resignation of Donald E. Aukerwho left the seat to devote more time to farm business. appointment to the board is effective June 1989, when the reiriaining two years of Aukerman’s term will be filled in the annual June school board election. Wells has the option of seeking candidacy in that elec­ tion. Superintendent Dr. John Sanders said. A resident of the Delton district since 1981, Wells said he "came out of the closet" earlier this year when the district was proposing massive cuts in programs, pay-for-play sports and teacher layoffs because of financial woes before voters approved additional millage in August. "Since the school's financial problems. I’ve been voicing my opinion at school board ■’I'm an advocate of the C and B student,” he said. "What can the school system offer them?" Noling that there is a gifted and talented program available for bright students and a variety of programs for slow learners. Wells said he’ll work to try to benefit average students. Wells, production manager for Flexible Furniture, a division of MCI in Plainwell, also is a proponent of vocational education. The lack of a vocational education center in Barry County is a ’ ’problem I’d like to see the county work together on. Hastings has the same problem... "I believe that there’s a ton of children that could benefit from it (vocational education),” he said. A native of Grand Rapids. Wells said he and his family lived in Ada before moving to their Pine Lake Road residence. He and his wife, the former Rita Doster, who was born in the Doster area, have four children. At home arc Amber, a senior a Delton Kellogg High School, and Matthew, a Delton freshman. A son. Brian, lives in Grand Rapids, and daughter Dawn, a Delton graduate, lives in Kalamazoo. Dr. Ralph Chandler was used as a consultant by the Village of Middleville in its search for a police chief a little more than a year ago. The City of Hastings will use his services to find a successor to Dan Furniss, who is leaving this week to take a job with Lansing Community College. New Hastings dog ordinance hearing scheduled for Nov. 28 .......... b7 David T. Youna lag the eight rear taeeooniy landfill and ■tax, were heart. Mowed by the wund of a ear laving the acene, heading toward Hastings. . '. The damage we, estaiated at S55O for the ,ign itaelf and $70 far the lights >1han inning the sign. Authorities have no respects in the •taxing meetings. 1 think my pointed statements and comments have been of some help to the board," Wells said. "Never before have I gotten so involved. "The kids can’t fight what was going on (with proposed budget cuts)," he said, so his thinking was "somebody's got to do something to help these kids out.” With the millage approval last August and two new board members elected last June, Wells said, "It's turned around." Now he said the board and administration have accomplished "some constructive, positive things that seem responsible." Wells said he expects his tenure to be a lear­ ning experience and he plans to contribute common sense and hard work while he’s on the board. "It seems like th; board must work seven days a week. They’re out there doing everything they can to improve the schools. I think it will be fun (to be a part of it). And it may be exasperating and exhausting," chuckled Wells. A public hearing on a proposed dangerous dog ordinance has been scheduled for 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, at the council chambers in City Hall. Hastings City Council members Monday night heard Mayor Pro Tem David Jasperse read the proposed measure, which would amend a city ordinance that has been on the books since 1970. The proposed new ordinance is the result of of petition, lastlast September from between petitions September from between 350 and 400 citizens, asking for a ban on pit bull terriers. A group of citizens appeared at the Sept 12 council meeting in the wake of their municipalities. their municipalities. But the proposed ordinance for Hastings destroyed and the owner rmld H. destroyed and the owner could be subject to between a $100 and $500 fine or a couple of years. Some cities and villages stops short of banning pit bulls, though it specifically identifies them as potentially dangerous. The measure spells out penalties for owners of pit bulls and dogs determined to be vicious by a court of law. If an incident proves a dog to be dangerous or if a dog is found guilty of harming properly restrain and and confine pit bulls or potentially vicious dogs. The owner would have to pay all expenses when a suspected vicious dog is picked up and impounded and if the animal eventually is destroyed. have decided to ban the breed entirely within humans or other animals, it could be One key phrase in the proposed measure several incidents involving the dogs, which some say are inherently vicious and dangerous. Pit bulls have come under fire in some West Michigan communities in the last maximum of 90 days in jail, or both. The ordinance would require owners to ..... ... ..... . .. . talk, about “any dog with a disposition to cause injury" and pit bulls have been mentioned specifically. Also suggested in the proposed ordinance is tagging or somehow identifying a dog as potentially dangerous. The public is welcome to attend the hearing to voice opinions about the proposed ordinance. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 17, 1988 Rasey wins Castleton trustee post with write-in vote . by David T. Young file for another term and Bishop could not Nelson Rasey last spring had no plans to continue in public life, but he will be back seek the office. Bill Wilson filed for one of the trustees' on the Castleton Township Board for another term in an unusual twist of fate. posts, but no one else did. Therefore, the Rasey, who did not file for re-election to another term as township trustee, won in the Nov. 8 general election with seven write-in votes. He won by one vote over cunent trustee Sharon Bisbop, who could not seek election to her post because she is Nashville's postmaster. Bishop, who cannot be elected to any public post under the Hatch Act, which forbids government employees from engaging in any political activity, received six write-in votes. Bishop was appointed trustee in February 1987 to fill out the unexpired term of Glenn Godbey, w > left the township to go into the Navy. Her appointment did not violate the Hatch Act, but she could not seek a full four-year term through the ballot. At the end of May, the township faced an unusual situation when Rasey declined to August and November ballots had just one trustee officially running while there were two vacancies. "I contacted a half dozen other people, but no one was interested," Rasey said. "It was a struggle to get anyone to serve. A township trustee is more important than people might think." Rasey suffered a heart attack in March and then found his dairy fanning business needed more attention. So he decided to step down from public trustee’s scats. "I thought that if nobody else wanted it, I would serve," he said. It was only a few weeks before the November general election that he mentioned to several friends that he would be willing to serve if he was to win by a write-in vote. He said he knew that Bishop couldn't seek election to the seat "I didn't think that Sharon was going to be a write-in candidate," Rasey said. "She's been a good person on the township board. I wouldn't have minded seeing her back on the board if I couldn't have served." Rasey's service on the township board started in 1976. 6. - 7. 8. said he's come a long way with his health, his business and his outlook since last the board." number of others. The board noticed that eight people voted for Rasey, six voted for Bishop and several others received one or But Rasey's health has improved steadily since last spring and by October he realized that he could return to public life, especially because no one had filed for one of the two votes apiece. QUOTE: month." The Holiday Ball, a part of the Hastings area Christmas season celebration, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Hastings Country Club. This year, those who plan by David T. Young The Hastings City Council Monday required Norton and Gordon proposed that costs of approved the necessity of establishing a nine-block area downtown area as a special the Village of Middleville, Barry County, assessment district to pay for the removal of parking meters. the RiBC and the townships of Rutland, Thornapple and Hastings. Under their plan, After a public hearing, the council the city would pay $500, RiBC $300, Barry County $300, the Village of Middleville $200, and each of the townships $200. ‘Grinch look alike’ contest to be held in Hastings Sat The Hastings retail merchants will sponsor a "Grinch Look Alike Contest" on Saturday, Nov. 26, for children of all ages. Children are invited to dress in their best "Grinch" outfits and stop by the WBCH radio station between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. the dayof the contest. Judges will announce the winner by 1 p.m. and the best Grinch will receive gift certificates. unanimously voted to approve the special district, which means about 80 downtown businesses will share in the estimated $16,500 in costs of removing the meters and lost city revenue in their absence. The lack of meters is supposed to help attract customers to benefit the businesses. The district has been defined as being from the intersection of Broadway and Center streets to Michigan to Apple and then back to Broadway. The special assessment would run for a year and, if approved, it would go on the “Nobody can compel me to be happy in his own way. Paternalism is the greatest despotism." — Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) X_ OSLEY '•PHRRmrtCY- the match be shared by the City of Hastings, Those figures come to $1,600 when added, but Gordon said each of the muncipalities would receive a rebate on the difference between it and the $1,508. Two two recycling officials said they would work with Ken Neal of Hastings Sanitary Service in implementing the more extensive program. The council referred the request to the finance committee. An answer is expected at the council's Nov. 28 meeting because of the summer tax rolls. It was pointed out that it is too late to put the assessment on the Dec. 13 deadline for filing for the Clean Michigan Fund grant. winter rolls. Another public hearing now will be needed to determine the assessment figures. After proper notices to propert owners are sent out by City Assessor Walt Mesik, it is • Approved a request from the Barry County Commission on Aging to stuff expected that the bearing could be held sometime in December or January. In another matter Monday, Council Member Franklin Campbell expressed his disappointment that the annual Christmas Parade will be held al 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, a half hour before the council is scheduled to nveL "I doubt that it's an obvious slight," Council Member Donald Spencer said. Ken Radant, representing the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, later in the evening came to the meeting to try to assure council members that they would be able to participate in the parade and still make it in time for their meeting at 7:30 p.m. that day. informational flyers in the tax notices that will be sent to city residents in December. Tammy Pennington, director of the COA, told the council, "We feel that there are a number of senior citizens underusing our programs," which she added she felt is the result of the lack of information about what the COA has to offer them. sending informational flyers with the tax notices is just one tool in trying to reach local seniors. The council agreed to allow the COA to provide the flyers to the city treasurer. • Heard the first reading of an ordinance that changes the requirement of fencing around swimming pools to be six feet high. In the new measure, the minimum height In other business Monday, the council: • Heard a request from Recycling in Barry would be four feet • Approved the low bid from Renner Ford of Hastings for the purchase of a mini-van and half-ton pickup truck for a total of extensive local recycling projects. Jim Gordon, RiBC Board Member and $19,997, which includes the city's trade-in of plastics. The application for the $3,016 grant is due Dec. 13, and a $1,508 local match is Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Mon­ day, November 28,1988 at 7:45 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on Ordinance No. 215; an ordinance enacting Section 12.113,12.114, and 12.115 of the Hastings Code (1970), as amended, relating to dangerous dogs, and pro­ scribing penalties for said dangerous dogs. A copy of the proposed Ordinance is avail­ able for inspection at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery City Clerk Schools collecting Eberhard’s receipts for free computers Southeastern Sth graders (from left) Seth Hutchins, Justin Brehm, Aaron Schantz and Corey Dale begin the groundwork on a $315,000 computer project. Through the donation of Eberhard's cash register tapes, the boys, their classmates and teach­ ers hope 4o collect enough tapes from the grocery store to purchase more than a quarter million dollars' worth of Apple computers for the school. AD other Hastings schools are conducting similar drives, Including the middle school and high school, as well as many other schools in the area. The register tapes must be dated between Oct. 17 and May 6, and should be turned in weekly. Local residents who would like to donate their Eberhard's register tapes are urged to join In the drive. Legal Notices Synopsis of the Regular Mooting JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD November 9, 1988 Four Board Members present, one excused. Reports of committees presented. Motion Io table Annual Meeting decision. Department ol Natural Resources issued permit to William Hommerding to construct seawall at Fine Lake and amended permit of Grethe Worgess. Approved motion to print newsletter to Insert in tax notices. ' Motion approved to use $1,000.00 allocation credit from Road Commission for snow removal. Approved payment of vouchers in amount of $7,389.06. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Stevens (11/17) "We want to try to generate more interest in the program," she said, noting that County (RiBC) to help match a Clean Michigan Fund operation grant for more Coordinator Jane Norton said previous grams the RiBC has received have dealt only with education. The operational grant being sought would extend recycling to include ' farming all these years," he quipped, "I guess I can stand can attend a couple of meetings a Downtown special assessment district’s ‘necessity’ approved Proceeds from the dinner and dance will go to the Hastings "Light-A-Light" fund, which helps pay for lights and decorations for the downtown area. ' spring and he's ready to attempt to serve Castleton Township for another four years. "If I can stand the stress and strain of Holiday Ball scheduled for Dec. 3rd to attend may choose to have dinner with friends before the music starts. Dinner will be at 7 p.m. and dancing and music, provided by "Echo," will commence at 9 p.m. Dress is semi-formal and there will be a cash bar. Cost is $20 per person for both the dinner and dance and $10 per person for the dance only. Tickets may be purchased in advance for the dinner by calling the Hastings Aea Chamber of Commerce office at 945-2454 before Nov. 23. Little Bucky celebrates the Doer Hunting Season by having a sale this week. While your spouses are hunting for a buck, you can be spending their bucks at Bosley’s November Dollar Days. Our Fragrance Aisle selection scents for men and women Is at its best ohop now for Christmas or for yourself. Cards, gift wr?.p, bows, tags, candles, we have it all at Bosley’s this season. Now is the time to send a Thanksgiving card from our Sentiment Shop. The choice of mugs, love lltes, room scenters and more in our Pause Gift Shop includes the perfect hostess gift for the Holidays. Our display of American Greetings Boxed Christmas Cards is on sale at 30% off this month. Bosley’s is open every Sunday to serve you from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Hastings has It ... SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOW* HASTINGS - 04S44M around township government" Rasey, who with Wilson will be sworn in the elections and it discovered the Castleton Township write-ins for Rasey, Bishop and a AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 5. process was. "I respect him," she said. "The man knows what he's doing. He knows his way officially for another term later this month, PUBLIC HEARING 4. enjoyed her almost two years on the township board, she has no regrets about Rasey being re-elected, however unusual that Canvasscre pored over the ballots to validate Join the Hastings High School Drama Club for their performance of "Gel Bill Shakespeare Off the Stage”, 8 p.m. this Fri­ day or Saturday at the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. Outstanding performances by student thespians at prices you can afford. Tickets at the door. Be there! 2. Great American Smokeout — November 17. Tum in your qiggles at Bosley's and we will trade you an equal amount of gum to get you through the day and hopefully help you stop forever. Get a new prescription for Nlcorette from your Doctor and we will give you $5.00 off our regular price, this week only. 3. The Delton Community Christmas Bazaar is this Saturday, November 19 in the Middle School Cafeteria from 10 until 4. 4. "Discover Japan” at the Kiwanis Travel Series presentation this Friday evening at Central Auditorium, 7 p.m. Tickets at the door. 5. Holidays are Pickle Days — November 15 to December 31. Bring us your Ideas of how pickles can be used to help celebrate the , Holiday Season, and get a $1jOO gift cer' t i flcat e. Bring us some'dickies dressed up < to celebrate Thanksgiving and get a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 10) 6. Doublespeak Award — November 18. Bring us the best example of doublespeak that you have heard this year and get a $2.00 gift cer­ tificate. Since this was an election year, you should have no problem finding an entry. (Limit 20) 7. Mickey Mouse 60th Birthday — November 18. A really special occasion. Bring us your rendition of Mickey to hang in our window and get a $1.00 gift certificate. (Limit 20, all ages) Sing the Mickey Mouse Club theme song from our soapbox this week, alone or In a group and you each get a $3.00 gift cer­ tificate. (Limit 10) 8. Homemade Bread Day — November 17. One of our favorites. Bring us a loaf of your best homemade bread and get a $4.00 gift cer­ tificate. If It has raisins or nuts in It, you get a dollar more. (Limit 5) 9. National Children’s Book Week — November 14-20. Visit the Hastings Public Library and Join in the activities they have planned to celebrate this week. 10. Noteworthy Limo on South Jefferson is of­ fering a 40% off special until December 5. Call 945-LIMO for details. Use them for a shopping trip to South Jefferson Street and Downtown Hastings and get 20% off any one item from Bosley’s Pause Gift Shop. 11. Clark and Seidl Veterinary Hospital is now open in their new location on M-37 west of Hastings. Stop by and check it out. 3. victory over Bishop. But Bishop said that despite the fact she he said. "The heart attack made me stop and think. I wanted to see a younger person on 1. 2. misspelled vote, but they threw out the other irregularity, thereby giving Rasey a one-vote Last week the Barry County Board of EVENTS ■ specify the office Rasey should be elected to. The canvassers decided to allow the life by not filing for re-election. "I didn't care about serving another term," South Jefferson STREET NEWS 1. Canvassers found that one voter spelled Rasey's name as "Racey" and another did not an old van. The two new vehicles will be used by the city water department. • Approved a request from a retiring employee that insurance for her dependent children would be picked up by the city if the employee pays the premiums for the See DOWNTOWN, page 9 Monitor Tech Position opening for a part-time Monitor Tech in our ICU Depart­ ment. Knowledge of Medical Ter­ minology preferred. Contact: TERRY KOSTELEC, R.N. Staff Development Coordinator Pennock Hospital 1009 W. GREEN ST.. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 616-948-3115 EO.E CHRIS WARREN 'This picture of Southeastern Elementary School Principal Christopher Allen-White Warren actually was taken 26 years ago after he won a Lions' jacket in a Punt, Pass and Kick Con­ test. Students at Southeastern with simple arithmetic can discover that their "Mr. Warren" will be 36 Nov. 21. HIS DAD — BOB WARREN State of McNgan Probata Court County of Barry PtJBICA-nON NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. B8-20023-SE Estate of LAWRENCE A. BOYES. Deceased. Social Security Number 371-28-3591. . TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On December 1, 1988 at 9:30 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hostings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of The Hastings City Bank requesting that The Hostings City Bank be appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lawrence A. Boyes, deceased, who lived at 3655 Boyes Rood, Delton, Michigan 49046, Michigan and who died November 7, 1988; and requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated June 4, 1987. be admit­ ted to probote. It also is requested that the heirs ot law of said deceased be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by moil, to both the Personal Represen­ tative and to the Court on or before January 25, 1989. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. November 14. 1988 Richard J. Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 616/945-3495 THE HASTINGS CITY BANK BY: Richard J. Hudson 150 West Court Hostings, Michigan 49058 (11/17) State of Michigan Probate Court County ot Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 80 20025-SE Estate of GEORGE T. KELLY. Deceased. Social Security Number 395-12-4364. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On December 1. 1988 of 9:30 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of James Kelly requesting that James Kelly be ap­ pointed Personal Representative of the estate of George T. Kelly, who lived at 1505 Butts Avenue. Tomoh, Wisconsin 54660 and who died April 2. 1988; and requesting also that the heirs ot law ol said deceased bo determined. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the Personal Represen­ tative and to the Court on or before January 25. 1989. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. lovember 11 1900 Richard J. Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER 607 North Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49053 616/945-3495 JAMES KELLY BY: Richard J. Hudson 209 Royal Court. *6 Appleton. Wisconsin 54915 (11/17) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Default ha/ing been made in the conditions of a mortgage made August 25. 1986 by DENNIS KAMINSKI, a single man, as Mortgagor, to the UNITED BANK OF MICHIGAN, a Corporation organized under the laws of the State of Michigan, os Mortgagee, and recorded on August 26,1986, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan, in Liber 438 of Mortgages, on Poges 948 through 951 and o Mortgage mode August 18, 1987. by DENNIS KAMINSKI AND SHARON JENSEN, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to the UNITED BANK OF MICHIGAN, o Corporation organized under the laws of the State of Michigan, as Mor­ tgagee. and recorded on August 19. 1987, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 455 of Mortgages, on Pages 607 through 610: on both Mortgogm together there Is claimed to be due and unpaid to date of this Notice. Fifty Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Two and 05/100 ($57,252.05) Dollars, including in­ terest computed to date of first publication; no suit or proceeding in low or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debts or any part of the debts secured by these Mortgages, and the power of sale In these Mortgages contained having become operative by reason of such default: NOTICE tS HEREBY GIVEN that on DECEMBER 29. 1900 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, local time. Inside the East from door to the Barry County Courthouse. City of Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sole and sold to the highest bidder al public auction for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon said Mortgages, together with Interest, legal costs and charges and expenses. Including the attorney fee allowed by law, and oil taxes and insurance premiums paid by the Mortgagees before sale, the land and premises |n said Mortgages being the same land mentioned In both Mortgages, and situated in the Township of Thornapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: The Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northeast fractional 1/4 of Section 3, Town 4 North. Range 10 West, except the following three described parcels of land: 1) Commencing at the Northwest corner of lhe Northeast fractional I /4 of said Section 3. Town 4 North, Range 10 West, thence East along the North lino 300 feet to lhe place of beginning of this description, thence South 200 feet, thence East 100 feet, thence North 200 feet, thence West 1U0 feel to the place of beginning. 2) East 520 feet of the Northwest fractional 1 /4 of the Northeast fractional 1/4. except the South 230 feet thereof. Section 3. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. 3) West 481 feet of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northeast fractional 1/4. Section 3, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, except the North 200 feet of the East 181 feet thereof. Subject Io easements ond restrictions of records. The redemption period, pursuant to low, is one (1) year from lhe date of such sale. Dated: NOVEMBER 17. 198B Mortgagees: UNITED BANK OF MICHIGAN, a Michigan Corporation 2619 - 28th Street, S.E. Grand Rapids, Ml 49506 LEWIS, BROWN & KOZERA. P C. By: DANIEL J. KOZERA. JR. (P16187) Attorney for Mortgagees 745 Trust Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)459-7141 (12/15) SUBSCRIBE to the HASTINGS BANNER for Complete County News! Give Us A Call... 948-8051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 17, 1988 — Page 3 Lake Odessa firemen accused of consuming alcohol in station Accusations that volunteer members of the Lake Odessa Fire Department arc consuming alcohol in the Tire station has caused a split an long the village officials over enforcement of an ordinance against such a practice. At the request of Lake Odessa Ambulance Director Mars' Wcstcndorp. Trustee Steven Secor took up the matter at a council meeting Monday. Secor moved that a memo be sent to all village employees and volunteers who use public buildings, reminding them that alcohol is not to be consumed or possessed on public property, as Ordinance 121A states. “If we have an ordinance, it’s up to the village to enforce it." Secor said. But Council Members Patricia Hickey. Joel Pepper and Jerry Engle opposed lhe measure. Secor's motion ended in a 3-3 tie. Trustee Allen Swift was absent. Wcstcndorp said that he has seen members of the fire department consuming open intox­ icants on numerous occasions inside the fire station, which is shared by the Lake Odessa ambulance. “Many times I’ve seen open consump­ tion." Wcstcndorp said. "There was a 1,75-Iiter bottle of Canadian Club whiskey in the kitchen (of the fire bam) two weeks ago. Why have an ordinance at all? It’s ridiculous." Village President Steve Garlingcr and Village Manager John French said they have spoken to Fire Department Chief Gordon Eldridge about the problem in lhe past when concerns were expressed. "The so-called problem was Hing handled to our satisfaction." Garlingcr said. “We’ve spoken with him on three occasions, as recently as last week.” Garlingcr said at one point steps were taken to put to a hall use of a bar inside lhe Are station. “It was locked up and wv took the key." Garlingcr said. "I don’t know if Gordan still has one or not." Garlingcr. who voted in tavor of sending a menxi to the employees and volunteers, said he did so “because that’s a standard way of communicating with employees.” Eldridge said he did not plan to comment publicly on the matter. According to Westendorp. the main Issue is the possibility of liability on behalf of the village, should disaster occur as the result of alcohol consumption. “If somebody is hurt while fighting a fire or driving a vehicle, and if it came out they were drinking while in the fire hail before-hand, the village wouldn’t have a leg to stand on." Westendorp said. "What’s the sense of hav­ ing it (the ordinance)?’’ But Garlingcr said the village’s insurance does carry a past-liquor liability clause that covers alcohol-related incidents, whether in­ tentional or accidental. This bar inside the fire station in Lake Odessa has been cited as evidence In allegations that there have been violations of a village ordinance forbid­ ding consumption of alcohol on public property. Garlingcr also said he plans to attend the next meeting of the fire department to explain what occurred at the village council meeting Monday and to make them aware of what the law states. “Due to articles in the paper, or misinfor­ mation, or rumors, or misinterpretation of the facts, I wanted them to know what was brought up and to let them know it’s not worth quitting over." Garlingcr said. Westendorp has filed a written complaint about the matter with Secor, who handed it over tn French and Garlingcr. French did not want to speak on the record about the situation, other than to say. "I think we have an excellent fire department. They’re always there when we need them and they do whatever we ask them to do.” “They’re just trying to buff everything over and make it look good.” said Wcstcndorp. “My personal opinion is. were just touching the tip of the iceberg." Wcstcndorp said he feels disciplinary ac­ tions should be taken by village officials to en­ force the ordinance. Middleville farm still 'talking turkey’ despite drought Barry County Sheriff David Wood (right) discusses dispatching proceedures with Deputy Sheriff Lynn Cruttenden. Beginning Monday, Hastings Police will merge their police dispatching operations with the county's ser­ vice. Officials said the merger will save the city $35,000 and allow the sheriff's department to boost its road patrol force. Because phone lines will be transferred, Hastings residents will continue to dial the same number for city police service. Move to save money, increase patrols Joint dispatch starts next week by Jeff Kaczmarczyk In a move that officials say will save money and put more law enforcement officers on the road, lhe Hastings Police Department and by Kathleen Scott Drought-like conditions this summer will stage, and were fully feathered, which means their feathers held in the heat. not affect the Middleville farm that boasts "the best dressed turkeys in town.** Jerri Otto, co-owner of Otto's Turkey Fann on State Road east of Middleville, said "We had a really hard time keeping them cool," explained Otto, who, with her hus­ band, Tom, purchased the 42-year-old farm from his parents, David and Lorraine Otto, hot weather lais summer kept some of their five years ago. "If they don’t eat, you don't of both departments beginning next week. By combining operations, the new dispatch is expected to save Hastings $35,000 while freeing lhe sheriffs department to return 2 1/2 deputies to road patrol. birds from eating, but that lhe adverse weath­ er has not hampered the Thanksgiving or get the weight" Although a few turkeys died because of Under the plan, tentatively scheduled to begin next week, four city dispatchers will be moved to the dispatch center at the Barry County the heat, she said substantial losses were in the expense of animal feed this year, and in Sheriffs Department on West Stale Street in Hastings. The four city and one county dispatcher will alternate shifts while low output from this year's com crop. "The cost is in dollars and cents," Otto dispatching for six police agencies in lhe county. Michigan State Police, fire and ambulance won't be affected by the ordered and picked up by individuals at lhe said. "You feed them the same amount, but farm. The first flock suffered the heat the worst, she said, because they were nearing the adult it doesn't convert." The loss of their com crop will be felt next year, she saicl, when they have to buy new program. Barry County Sheriff Dave Wood said several telephone lines are being installed or upgraded to handle the transfer of phone calls from the Hastings Police Department to the sheriffs department. But Christmas turkey harvests. She said die farm raises three flocks of 10,000 birds each. At a plant they have on the farm, they process about 3,100 turkeys feed at high prices. This week should be the last for orders, she said. They can only process 3,100 birds the Barry County Sheriffs Department will combine the dispatching officials said all phone numbers for police service would remain lhe and are nearing that point now. same. Dan Furniss, who resigns his post as Hastings police chief this week, said the biggest change will be for Hastings residents. With the For lhe last three years, they have sold their dressed turkeys for $1 a pound, and dispatchers now working at the sheriffs department, the city police office will be closed nights from 5 p.m. until the following morning have sold out, despite their higher-than- at 8 a.m. The Barry County Sheriffs Department will continue to be open at market price. "Even last year, when turkeys were selling for 39 and 49 cents a pound in lhe store, people still paid bigger prices for premium birds," she said, adding that the fresh turkeys are juicier and more moist than store-bought, For downtown pedestrians, a phone will be installed outside the Hastings Police office to request services after 5 p.m. By lifting the receiver, the phote will ring directly into the dispatch office at the sheriffs department For daytime police business, a new phone line will be installed at the Hastings police office for doo-service calls. "It'll only be for records or to talk to the chief or another officer," Furniss said. Despite having the extra police agency, Wood said the dispatchers would be able to handle the work load. "We’ve never left them totally alone, even in our own department, when something big was happening," he said. "We always get in here. We've never failed to do it yet" During busy times, dispatchers' shifts will overlap to put more people on the radio. Additionally, road officers and deputies can be called in if needed to help out on the radio, he said. Furniss added that the city police would still be able to use the radio at the police office. "Well still have the capability of dispatching at cur office, because we’ll still have the equipment," he said. "The basic move is people." Wood said the dispatch plan not only would allow the department to put additional deputies bn the road, but will give him the resources to add a second detective in the department "We're really restoring a detective we had 1 1/2 years ago," he said. "And if you go back farther than that, we used to have three." before, and residents will be able to contact police after 5 p.m. by Furniss and Wood said all department personnel have been preparing for lhe joint program, and policies and procedures have already been developed for lhe operation. The Barry County Board of Commissioners and Hastings City dialing the same phone numbers. Council have yet to approve the final agreement night for citizens to walk in. But Furniss said city evening and night patrols will continue as frozen birds. "And the crew is very conscientious as far as cleaning lhe inside of lhe bird and getting rid of all the pin feathers on the outside," site added. Otto said their slogan of the "best-dressed turkeys" was adopted from comments made by customers. And their birds are not the "best-dressed Reception honors Furniss City officials and representatives from county police agencies gathered at the Hastings Police Department Thursday for a reception honoring Dan Furniss, who ended his last day as Hastings Police Chief on Friday. Furniss (right), who will be taking an administrative post in the Lansing Community College police academy, received a proclamation from Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray commending his two years of service as chief of police. Deputy Police Chief Jerry Sarver (left) will serve as acting police chief until Furniss' successor is named by the Hastings City Council. turkeys" in Middleville alone. The geographic area from which their customers hail continues to grow, she said. Many turkey eaters come from Middleville, Hastings, Freeport, Nashville and Grand Rapids, with increasing growth. "Each year, it seems like they branch out more," she said. Otto said every year, they get a multi­ family order of a dozen or so birds out of Detroit. A designated driver comes to Mid­ dleville to pick up birds for the whole gang. And like the annual family outing to choose a Christmas tree, picking up a turkey at the farm can be a special trip, too, Otto said. "They make the annual trek. It's kind of neat for them to come out to get their turkey and see the live turkeys and the farm," she said. "It's all part of their Thanksgiving cele­ bration." The other 7,000 mrkeys from this flock, and 17,000 or so from the other two are sold live to Bil-Mar farms in Borculo. Those birds are loaded in a truck, weighed, and sold by the live weight Another Otto turkey farm in Middleville, owned and operated by Robert Otto (David's brother) and his sons on Whitneyville Road, does not have an on-site processing plant, and sells 60,000 birds a year to the Borculo processor. The Stale Road farm's next harvest will be Tromp admitted to bar Timothy L. Tromp of Lake Odessa, a 1988 graduate of Valparaiso Universi­ ty School of Law, passed the Bar exam last week and was sworn in Monday by Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster as a licensed attorney in the State of Michigan. The son of Dr. Jack and Helen Tromp, he is practicing as an associate of David H. Tripp in Hastings, and plans to eventually become a partner in the firm. Tramp's main interest lies in the civil law aspects of the practice, he said. He is pictured second from right, along with (l-r) Shuster, District Judge Gary Holman and Probate Judge Richard Shaw. the third flock for Christmas. But that won't be the end of their retail business. Otto said they dress and freeze turkeys there and sell them throughout the year. And the turkey business is picking up. “A lot more people are buying turkey for their cholesterol count,” she said, adding that consumption, nationwide, is changing. Marketing strategies are a’tering, loo, she said. Easy access to the meat in a variety of forms pleases consumers and increases sales, she said. Local man heads substance abuse agency As the new director of the Barry County Substance Abuse Services, Brian J. Shumway said he and his staff will direct most of their energies in the near future to updating clinical standards to comply with accreditation changes. After serving as acting director for about six months, Shumway recently was selected by the Substance Abuse Board to head the agency. Shumway, a 1966 graduate of Hastings High School, has been a therapist with the local Substance Abuse Services for seven years. He was named acting director after former director Jim Grisham was fired in February because of what the board called a lack of confidence in his administrative abilities. Shumway orginally moved to Hastings at age 4. His parents. Bob and Betty Shumway, still reside in Hastings. Bob is a semi-retired pharmacist for Jacob's Drug Store and Betty is a former employee of Hastings Building Products. Shumway earned a bachelor of arts degree in psychology at Western Michigan Universi­ ty. where he has done graduate work in the clinical psychology department. He served 316 years with the Air Force and spent most of that time in Europe, where he met his wife. Anne, in Germany. Anne is a registered nurse at Pine Rest in Grand Rapids. They have three children: John. 13, Regina ("Mouse”). 9. and Emilie. who will soon celebrate her first birthday. Shumway’s first job was serving as coor­ dinator for several years of substance abuse services in a satellite program of the mental health department in Bad Axe. When he heard about the opening for a therapist in Barry County, he said he jumped at the opportunity to come back here. In the last fiscal year, which ended in September, the local substance abuse office provided 1.100 hours of service to 250 outpa­ tient clients, did 912 hours of prevention work, primarily with schools, and spent 576 hours doing assessment and referral work. One project that Shumway is excited about is broadening a women’s group. "Discover­ ing Me.” which targets skills for women in­ volved in changes such as divorce and single motherhood. The group was started through the SPAN office at the Department of Social Services changes will update stancards. The new program has an emphasis on quali­ ty and appropriateness of care and will result in a higher quality product, he said. There is a greater stress on therapists’ skills, training and documentation of credentials, he said. As of this year, Shumway noted, Substance Abuse Services has become a United Way agency and will receive a small grant to focus on prevention work. and the Substance Abuse agency’s Char Lann­ ing has been a key participant. Now that the state has ended its involvement. Shumway said the substance abuse agency wants to change the information and use the same for­ mal to include reaching out to male and female jail inmates. Goals for next year include making clinical changes for accreditation by the Joint Com­ mission on Accreditation of Hospitals. The program is approved by JCAH. but the Futuring 'action groups’ beging formed in county The Barry County Futuring Committee is inviting all citizens of the county to involve themselves in areas of their particular interest. Seven action groups have been formed in response to concerns expressed in the recent “It’s Up To You” survey. “Each of these committees offers the men and women of every community and township a chance to meet with people who have the same concerns as they do." says Futuring Committee Chairman Don Drummond. “By getting together and building action programs, they can have a tremendous effect on what happens in this county during the next 20 years." Committees in which the most interest has already been shown are environment and community service. “There’s plenty of room on them, and in all the areas we’re trying to cover," says Drum­ mond. "We need people who have something to say and arc looking for a place to say it. Put enough people together, get their best think­ ing and almost any problem can be solved.” Interested citizens can join the action groups by sending in the coupon following this article, or by attending the first Action Group meetings al 7:30 p.m., Thursday. Dec. 1. at the Leason Sharpe Hall, adjoining the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. The action groups, and some of the subjects involved arc: 1. Quality of Life - recreation, entertain­ ment. wildlife habitat, rural beauty. 2. Environment - protecting wetlands, solid waste management, recycling. 3. Health - effects of poverty, aging popula­ tion, stress, substance abuse. 4. Land Use - laws and codes, man-made and natural conditions, most suitable uses. 5. Community Services - public safety, law enforcement, transportation. 6. Education - pre-school through continu­ ing education, vocational training. 7. Economic Development - Business, in­ dustry, retailing, employment. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for people to help plan for our common future," says committee member Fred Jacobs. “If we don’t plan for the future, the future won’t care about us." I I j Yes, 1 have something to say about the ftmire. I My area of particular interest is | (Hame or number of any of the committees listed above.) | Name j Address. .____ I P.O._,___________________ Zip ] Tel. No I Mail or take this coupon to Hastings ] Reminder, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. MI 49058 or Hastings Chamber of Commerce, 640 W. State St., Hastings. MI 49058. COME । TO THE MEETING - DEC. 1 - 7:30 P.M., । Leason Sharpe Hall. First Presbyterian । Church. Hastings. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 17, 1988 Unicorn Hunters continue to guard the Queen’s English VIEWPOINT I received a letter at the office from an old officials and polticians. friend last week and it was good to hear from Lawyers loo often couch themselves in it. Commentariesfrom our editorial staffand the community— evasive language, sometimes reffered to as Hie friend was not an individual person, it "legalese." Anyone who has read a school was an organization that 1 first became millage proposal on an election ballot ’ acquainted with almost a decade ago. The organization is the Unicom Hunters, a loosely-knit band of people who are Ordinance is a solid compromise The ordinance committee for the Hastings City Council deserves a big pat on the back for coming up with a sound compromise proposal on a request to ban pit bull terriers in the city. A new ordinance dealing with dangerous dogs was read at last Monday night's council meeting and a public hearing on the measure has been scheduled for 7:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28. The proposed ordinance is the result of a petition with more than 300 signatures that has asked the city to ban the breed of dog, as some other West Michigan communities have done in the past several years. The request came after there were reports of incidents in which another dog was killed and there was potential for harm to children. Pit bulls have gained a great deal of notoriety for being particularly vicious and it is well known that they can be trained to be killers. People who fear the safety of their pets and children asked for the ban and they have a right to be apprehensive. But, as we contended in this space about two months ago, t is isn't fair to single out one breed of dog. There are other breeds thatcan be dangerous as well. Doberman pinschers, German shepherds and even collies come to mind as examples. •And it is possible that some pit bulls, with proper care and confinement, will never harm anyone. The proposed ordinance specifically recognizes the potential dangers that pit bulls can present, Lut it does not prohibit their existence in the city. It spells out some tough penalties for owners who train or allow them to be public threats and it lets the decisions about violations be made where they should be, in a court of law. ' ■ The measure, while allowing for the destruction of pit bulls who are guilty of attacks, puts the responsibility for violations on the owners. And that's where the responsibility belongs. The new ordinance is a honest attempt at compromise in that it allows pit bull lovers to keep them as pets, but it specifically spells out what will happen if the owners are negligent or found to be in violation of the public safety. The ordinance also widens the application of penalties to include all breeds of dogs found to be dangerous. The proposal from the committee appears to be a sensible one, a solid measure that is worthy of addption. It's too bad that other muncipalities couldn't have used this more rational approach to the problem rather than unfairly ban ope breed of dog. ■ ;■ in an issue such as tHr; some common sense can go a long way. And this proposed ordinance has it (Letters to the Editor, Continued) We need to face challenges together To the editor: Nine years ago our family moved to’ Hastings. We moved because it was and still is a neat place to live. Hastings has plenty of churches, affordable housing, a small town atmosphere, friendly residents, a superb location for all outdoor sports and great schools. We also moved to Hastings because of the tremendous relationship the YMCA had with the Hastings Area schools, the Barry Area Community Fund and the Hastings City Council. Everyone seemed to be working together for the benefit of ail. I have been in the YMCA profession for 14 years and have worked in many different loca­ tions. Speaking just for our organization (the YMCA and the Hastings Youth Council) nowhere is there a community the size of Hastings that offers the number of programs to its constituents than we do here in our town. There is one reason we are able to offer the services that we do. and that is collaboration. Most towns our size have a city recreation department, a YMCA, and a community recreation department (sponsored by the public schools) that all serve the same clientele, go after the same facilities duplicate facilities, and go after the comr., .uty dollars. In Hastings, the city, the schools, and the YMCA are all working together to provide recreational services. The Hastings Area schools donate yearly over 1,000 hours of gym time, office space, technical assistance, vehicles, specialized equipment, and athletic fields so our programs can be the best. Everyone in the entire county is considered a YMCA member. There is no membership fee, and there are many scholarships provided to needy individuals, thanks to the generous support lhe community gives to the Barry Area United Way, that would like to go to YMCA camp or participate in other youth [ecratfifjnal programs. The United Way's allocalioi to the Hastings Youth Council and the YMCA also keep lhe youth activities free or at a Jow rate when compared to other communities. Finally, the city allocates funds and facilities (parks and athletic fields) to be used provide recreational services to the community. You may be beginning to ask why I'm writing a letter to the editor especially when I think everything is so great. The reason is this: During the past year I have felt a negative attitude seeping into our community. It seems that everyone is “down" on everyone and everything. Agreed, there are items in our community that cause us all concerns and worries. No one is perfect and we all have made mistakes. The first thing I tell my camp staff, is that if we want to have a successful summer, we must all work as a team. To accomplish that task everyone must communicate with each other. That communication must be direct and not a rumor. Rumors destroy trust, and the absence of trust will break apart a staff quicker than anything else. In my opinion, rumors are destroying the trust everyone has had for each other. When that happens, collaboration can be destroyed. Now is the time to bury the hatchets, sit down face to face, and begin to deal with the challenges that face our community. If we all continue to point our fingers at others through the newspaper, nothing will be accomplished. During this Thanksgiving period, let's all remember the pilgrims. Picture all the pro­ blems they faced, but yet they all gathered around a common able to share in the harvest. Is our community, or should our communi­ ty be any different? Dave Storms YMCA/Youth Council Director Church obligated to get involved To the editor: ts a dedicated church member, I would like to respond to the writer last week who questions the relationship of the church to politics. The church is more than just four walls. Il is a place where Christians meet to worship the Lord and it is dynamic, not stagnant. It moves forward to maintain great moral principles as taught in Scriptures. Passing out flyers promoting legislation that protects the sanctity of the family and society's moral quality is an extension of that Christian dynamic. It is an activity well within the boundaries of the church's responsibility. The church is the source of strength and stability received from the Lord Jesus Christ in a world where evil and corrupt influences are prevalent. As for tax exemption, since the church does not receive government subsidies, is totally dependent upon voluntary contributions and is non-profit, tax exemption is justifiable. You are cordially invited to attend church with my family and me where you may see how closely Christian principles and govern­ ment legislation are related. Sincerely yours, Joyce Kelly Hastings concerned that, as Edwin Newman suggests, < Editor's Notes. by David T. Young knows what I'm talking about Educators, who obviously should know better, sometimes get caught up in their own foreign language. For example, they talk that America eventually will be the de?th of about "classroom situations" rather than the written and spoken English language. classes and they use a lot of other 25-cent The Unicom Hunters largely was the words (like "reproductive health" for sex result of the work many years ago of W.T. and "ballpark figure." A phrase that also Rabe, now the retired public relations made that list was "It's the pits." director at Lake Superior State University. Rabe about this time each year would send questionnaires to newspapers all around the state and Midwest, soliciting entries for a special dishonored list of words or phrases that should be banned from the Queen's English. I received my first solicitation in the fall of my favorite words or phrases consideration. for ' But I was intrigued and amused several months later when the Unicom Hunters sent me a poster that contained that year's Speaking" and Rene Capon's "The Word," I "ballpark figure" objected to it because its have been made keenly aware of the means intent was to estimate, it only served as a by guess. He maintained that it did a grave slaughtering our beloved language with disservice to a sport (baseball) that prides words and phrases that do not communicate, itself on keeping accurate statistics, a sport hide from what we really mean to say and that has nothing to do with "guesstimating" mislead others. The dishonor list that year, published on New Year's Day, as it is annually, included such now-famous horrors as "bottom line" which we unintentionally are To be sure, I probably am guilty at times The man who nominated "It's the pits" of advancing some of this terrible trend. objected to that phrase because he lived in a Nearly all of us fall into traps of choosing town by that name and, demonstrating his inadequate and trendy words and phrases. And community pride, he contended that Pits many of these poor choices were planted for wasn’t necessarily a bad place to be. us recently by someone who coined a bad The humor in such an effort fascinated winners (or, if you will, losers). Unicom Hunters and since perusing "Strictly I remember that the man who nominated anything. of 1979 and was too modest to send in some Since my chance meeting with the word or phrase. me, and yet I realized that there was some Il seems that most of the culprits in this seriousness to the Unicom Hunters. They crime are people who are in respected were supplementing the pleas of Edwin professions or positions. Many of the worst Newman when he wrote "Strictly Speaking." offenders are lawyers, educators, corporate education) that leave a majority of people scratching their head.1. Corporate officials gave us "the bottom line" and a lengthy list of other new words and phrases that confuse more than advance communications. Politicians have contributed inappropriate phrases and words for a long time. I recall from history texts that President Warren G. Harding coined lhe word "normalcy" as early as 1920. Since then, our public servants, from the President to the Cabinet members, to lawmakers to bureaucrats, have given us such useless phrases as "advance planning" (since when is planning not done before something is supposed to happen) and "too premature." Perhaps politicians have mastered the art See EDITOR’S NOTES, page 11 WRITE US * LETTER: LETTERS from our readers.... The Meetings Bonner welcomes and encourages letters to th# editor o* a m#on» of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of currant general interest. Th# following guidelines hove been established to help you. • Mak# your latter brief and to the point. • Letter must include th# signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. • AH letters should bo written In good taste. Letters which are libelous or defama­ tory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punduol>on. MEA, local school officials are the problem To the editor:, We frequently Itear school superintendents complain that school finance problems arc the fault of the stale. However, from my vantage point, serving on a local board of education, the problem is more the fault of local ad­ ministrators and board members and the salary goals of the Michigan Education Association (MEA). Pay increases are being pushed by some ad­ ministrators who know the raises cannot be met with anticipated revenues. These managers are deliberately overspending, then they blame the state for their own foolish actions. , The pressure for such irrational behavior appears to come from the MEA's salary goals, which some administrators seem to be pushing with as much fervor as the union. These goals ftfe for a beginning teacher's salary of $30,000 and a top salary of $60,000 by 1990! This amounts to a daily wage that ranges from $165 to $330 for 182 days work and is equivalent to an annual salary, based on 260 days work, of roughly $43,000 to $86,000! Such goals mean that one group intends to force citizens to give them a greater share of the state's wealth at the expense of other groups. This effort comes al a time when the per capita income in Michigan has been declining from a historic high. In addition, Michigan continues to ex­ perience higher welfare loads. Each of the last four recessions in Michigan has seen an overall higher employment rale at the end of each recovery. From where is the money to come to meet such goals? It would appear that all-out war has been declared against Michigan citizens by the MEA in order to meet their salary goals. The May 1988 issue of the “Michigan School Board Journal” lists the 1988 bargaining goals of the MEA. "No contract can be settled prior to the end of August unless it is higher than the regional goal and the statewide settlement pattern.” This means much turmoil for the communities since "strikes will continue to be used as an important tool,” according to these guidelines. "In each MEA region, at least one district will be identified and targeted as a 'lighthouse' district where a special effort will be made to attain a 'pacesetter' or higher than PUBLIC OPINION: Is Christmas promoted too early? Bill Fletcher Charlene Swank Brian Bishop With Christmas less than seven weeks away, numerous Yule tide decorations have been popping up in cities and shopping malls. Our question this week is whether merchants are being premature in decorating stores with Christmas still 38 days away, or do the decorations help get people in the Christmas spirit. November because it makes downtown look better.” Kevin Hammond, Hastings: “They’re up too early. 1 know it’s to get people to think about Christmas and spend money, but sometimes they go a little crazy.” Charlene Swank, Hastings: "Personally. I have a hard time putting them up this early. I’d like to wait until after Thanksgiving, but being in retail we need to have uniform times for putting up decorations...! think it also helps get people in the Christmas spirit." Terry Dibell, Hastings: "I go along with what they’re doing, it’s okay. It keeps people in the spirit.” Mike Smith, Hastings: “It’s okay to put them up early, like the end of October or early Bill Fletcher, Hastings: "They should put up the decorations after Thanksgiving. There's no sense in putting them up before because Christmas comes after Thanksgiving, not before." Brian Bishop, Hastings: "If they put them up early it gets everyone ready for Christmas. It’s the Christmas spirit." the average settlement.” This statement means a continuation of the strategy, whereby one school attains higher salaries, to which teachers in other districts can point and cry that their contract is "unfair." As usual, many people-citizens, students, teachers and board members - will fall for this ployThe failure to consider lhe students and the education they are or are not getting is a crime against our communities and our nation. With a drop-out rate in some school districts of one out of every four or five students, or even worse, increasing teacher compensation without demanding an accounting of the suc­ cess of the educational process is outrageous! Yet the MEA has declared its intention to seek its goal through strikes with no consideration of educational quality nor of the tool these goals with take on education. The MEA's willingness to disrupt education for its own unrealistic and selfish goals proclaims lhe bankruptcy in the leadership of this once no­ ble profession! Board members who stand in the way may be subject to recall, as has occurred recently in some districts. These recall drives have ap­ peared to have had MEA help and leadership in many cases. Power and control are the ap­ parent goals of the MEA, to the detriment of the rights of lhe general citizenry and of the MEA's own members. In many districts, teachers are held hostage to the MEA’s deci­ sion about the local contracts. When teachers in our district (Delton) voted to end a long dispute by accepting a contract in October 1988, the MEA disallowed it until the follow­ ing March! The strikes we are witnessing now may become even more common, since the hoped for reform of school finance will not be available this year (and possibly not even next year) as a lucrative source of money. With 1990 very close, and with so great a disparity between present salaries and the projected goal of $30,000/560.000. the chance of students getting a good education becomes drastically reduced. When increased salaries and benefits claim too large a share of the in­ creased revenue, needs and services to students seem to suffer first. In my district, teachers' salaries have risen annually at a rate well above the inflation rate. In fact, some have increased by 168 percent in the last ten years! This increase has been financed in part by a 35 percent jump in the millage rate over those same ten years. The situation for 1987-88 in our district is a prime example of incomprehensible manage­ ment in so many schools today. The increase in salaries and benefits (excluding Social Security, which is paid by the state) for 87-88 over the previous year was $406,679. The in­ crease in expenditures over the previous year was $355,700. However, the increase in "new" revenue for 87-88 was only $260,495. Thai means that the carryover from 86-87 had to fund much of this salary-benefit increase and helps explain why the administration was projecting a deficit for 88-89 as high as $700,000! It is fortunate for our students that the voters came to the rescue with an additional two mills for lhe 88-89 school year; but this was not sufficient to save some of the educa­ tional program from being cut. The above figures for 87-88 show that part of that wage increase was financed by reducing the educa­ tional program, since some of the increase in expenditures was not for salaries and wages. What is outrageous is that the majority of board members knowlingly allowed this situa­ tion to develop. We were clearly told by the administration that we only had enough money for a 316 percent increase (which is really an 8 percent or 6!6 percent or 3 Mt per­ cent increase depending on the number of years the teacher has been on that contract). Nonetheless, the majority of the board ap­ proved a 4Mt percent increase (or 9 percent, 7% percent and 4'6 percent). The effect of this decision will be felt for many years, both educationally and financially! It would seem most people would not begrudge public employees moderate raises in keeping with revenue. The problem has come with the "I Reserve more" and "I’m going to get mine first" attitudes evident in much of public service. Moderation is thrown out, ser­ vices to the public suffer, and enmity between the public and the public servants result. We are told that higher salaries are needed to improve education, and those salaries definitely have increased at a very fast pace. However, test results statewide on the Michigan tests have not reflected the improve­ ment that we are told by the union to expect when teachers' salaries improve. It should be noted that the Michigan assess­ ment tests (MEAP) are geared to a Michigan standard of performance that is below national standards. Yet, even these tests show a disap­ pointing performance by Michigan students. We in Michigan are faced with the potential problem of our educational standards sinking even lower than they already are because of the salary goals of the MEA stealing from education quality. These goals have the poten­ tial to do great damage to education and to further harm the business and job climate in this state. We continually hear that the lack of state financing is the culprit. However, the truth is that overall state money for education con­ tinues to increase slightly each year, including the basic formula for state aid. With the mind­ set being demonstrated by the MEA leader­ ship, it is very doubtful that any amount of money will be "enough.” Finally, the willingness of many board members to turn their responsibilities over to the administrators they are supposed to super­ vise is equivalent to turning the chicken house over to the foxes. The present state-wide financial crisis in public education may be the result of many years of board majorities "rubber-stamping” administrative decisions without ascertaining for certain the results of those decisions. I said "for certain” because some informa­ tion given to board members is inadequate and even misleading. A good board member must be willing to put long hours into investigating and study. It will be that the many years of compliant board majorities has helped to bring the MEA to its present position of arrogance toward students and citizens, as evident in the “illegal” strikes and lhe seemingly constant disruption of school that holds students "hostage" to demands that employees know will hurt the education of their students. This situation will not change until citizens organize to elect members to school boards who can and will take the time and effort to do the job that is required to keep education and students from being short-changed. Mrs. Sylvia Forster Hastings Mrs. Forster is a member of the DeltonKellogg Board of Education writing as a in­ dividual citizen. The Hastings Banner /* Publish^ by ...HASTINGS BANNER, INC. 1952 N. Broodway, Hostings. Ml 49058 P.O. Box B Publication No. (LISPS 717-830) POSTMASTSh Send address change* to Mastfag* Barnier — P.0. Bax B Mestfags, M 490SB - 0G02 Published Weekly Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 SUBSCRIPTION BATES 813.00 per year In Barry County 31*.SB per year In adjoining counties SU.M per year elsewhere �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 17, 1988 — Page 5 From Time to Time... Exchange Club names November Student of Month Nancy Jennifer Vitale, daughter of Tom Vitale is president of the student council and is a member of the National Honor Society. Throughout her high school career, she and Rose Vitale of Hastings, has been selected as the Hastings Exchange Club's by—Esther Walton Student of lhe Month for November. Between now and April, the local has been involved with the local chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, lhe Varsity Club, the jazz band, where she is drum major, and the Key Cub, of which she Exchange Club selects one Hastings senior for the monthly honor. In May, the local Ghost towns in Barry County organization chooses the Student of the Year from the eight previous winners during the school year. Selections for September and October were Anna Marie Spindler and Scott Schoessel, respectively. in her junior year. In her junior year, she was in Interact, She has participated in varsity tennis and golf throughout her high school athletic career. continued as camp counselor, was chair of the Homecoming Committee and was involved with the Prom Committee. As a sophomore, she participated in the Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership program and The Student of Month selections also are required to submit an essay. was a sixth grade camp counselor. was vice president as a junior. She was a member of student council as a freshman, was sophomore class president and was secretary/treasurer of the student council ‘America’s New Frontier’ By Nancy J. Vitale The Hanchett Village site became a picnic area on Highbanks Creek in the 1920s. Hanchett Village once flourished with its water-powered mill, but now is a ghost town. When the first pioneers entered Barry County, they built their homes near rivers and streams. This was convenient to obtain drinking water and for transportation. The streams were the center of commerce. Water-driven saw mills cut trees for the growing building trade, while water-driven grist mills ground wheat and other products into flour. Wherever a mill was located, peo­ ple congregated and from this small towns, communities and villages developed. It was a natural progression, first the mill, then the people waiting for their products to be transformed, then small businesses such as blacksmith shops and general store would ioin the mill site. If the community developed, more schools and churches were built nearby. Good roads and cross roads were also necessary to draw people in. From this point, competition took part and each community had to make it or break it depending on its situation. In 1860. hundreds of mills dotted the rivers in Barry County, and wherever a mill was built i! potential small community or village could grow up around it. Only one or.two of these early mills are still in existence today, leaving the hundreds of old mill sites ghost towns. Highbanks Creek had its start in Johnstown Township. Section 3. at the north end of Bristol Lake. In 1860s deep rushing water cascaded between its banks, making it a desirable river for the construction of waterpowered mills. The river drained the waler from Fine Lake, through Mill Lake to Bristol Lake, it also drained Culver and Long Lakes. Highbanks then entered Baltimore Township at Section 35. traveling in a northeasterly direction, and left Baltimore on Section 12. From Baltimore Township, it entered Maple Grove Township on Section 7 continuing north and leaving the township on Section 6. where it entered Castleton Township on Sec­ tion 34 and joined with the Thomapple River on Section 30. In Maple Grove Section 16 on Bivens Road lived the family of Hiram Hanchett. Hanchett owned a mill. Here is the story of what hap­ pened to '‘Hanchett Village,” once a thriving community, now known only to historians. This piece was written in the Banner Dec. 2. 1948. All too few of those who picnic during fair weather at Highbanks Creek, five miles southwest of Nashville, are aware that it was once a ghost town, a small but busy little center where lhe whirr of Hanchett's big saw mill or the constant drawing of the flour mill only a few rods beyond brought farmers throughout for miles around. At that time, Highbanks. now only a small trickling stream where tiny youngsters may wade in absolute safety at one end while older boys and girls swim about a small dam at the far end in three and a half feet of water, was held back by large dame furnishing the water power. The creek is an outlet of Bristol Lake, one time boasting 20 feet headwaters, and runs in­ to Thornapple Lake. Years ago it furnished water for four big mills, Barney Mill, about ten miles “up stream” (Baltimore Sccton 26. Highbanks Creek and Dowling Road). Hanchctt's Mill, Barry Mill, about five miles far­ ther down stream. (Castleton, Section 34); and Morgan Mill, only a half-mile from Thor­ napple Lake. (Castleton Section 30). The articles tells that "the dams are tom out now. the "backbone” is gone, and along with it the ghost towns along the 18 miles of waterway. About 20 years ago (1928) Orlo Roush bought lhe ten acres of land where Hanchett's mills stood and developed it into an ideal pic­ nic ground where thousands of people spend happy hours every summer. On the south side of the creek is a large gravel pit. The first picnic table built by Roush was to accommodate the workmen at the pit who carried their lunch. Soon the workmen found the picnickers were using the table, so more were added until seating cap-'.-it' b-n! re ',pn Hanchett Village, which once stood in the deep ravine of the creek, boasted a buggy shop, blacksmith shop, picket mill, general store and several houses. Sheds went up to accommodate lhe horses and oxen while grist was being made into flour or while the farmers were waiting for logs to be rolled down the “log run” and floated downstream to the sawmill where two large saws handled huge logs. # Many oldtimers (1948) in this* area can remember eating bread made from Hanchett's flour. Roush can point out the mill race and where the dam was built. He relates how the water was used twice within a few rods, first at the saw mill, then on to the grist mill. “The saw mill was in operation the year ’round,” he said, “and I can remember when I was a mere lad coming into themill, where I’d sit for hours watching the huge saws zoom through the logs, many of them six feet in diameter.” Roush still maintains the ford rights on the creek. Hiram Hanchett owned the mills and a few others whose names were linked with lhe "village.” which had its beginning 125 years ago/were Hermah’Branch. who ground plow points and had a buggy shop and general repair shop; James Hyde, William Howell and Sam While, blacksmiths. (Note - 125 years from 1948 would have made it 1823 and inaccurate, as lhe first settlers didn’t arrive until 1833). Thomas Holmes bought Hiram Hanchett’s interest after Mr. Hanchett grew to old to con­ tinue. Millions of feet of logs were sawed each year. Hanchett village ceased to exist some time around the turn of the century, but near the creek one can still sec the low wall of stones almost buried now that were once a part of the flour mill and most fascinating still is the huge piece of buhr stone imported from France now turned bottom side up on the north side of the creek. The buhr stones, used for pulverizing the flour, consisted of two horizontal stone disks of which only one revolved. The grinding sur­ faces of the stones were furrowed, resulting in a grinding and cutting action. The material to be pulverized was fed through the center of the upper stone, passed between lhe stones and was discharged at the circumference. In the early 1940s, a grandchild of Roush's found a chisel in the "park,” which was used to sharpen the huge mill stones. The stoned, imported from France, were much harder flint than those found in the States. At the time the article was written in 1948 it was reported that only two houses of the original settlement existed. One overlooked the park and was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Orlo Roush and the other, across the road was where their son Glen lived. While water-driven saw and grist mills were the first type of mills in Barry County, they were replaced by steam-powered mills as fast as possible. Steam-driven mills had many a/--rages. One was that they could be c?.ted anywhere, they did not need a stream to operate. The second advantage was they could be run where needed, while many water-driven mills had to shut down when the water level got low. On the 1860s map of Barry County, nearly half of all the mills were being driven by steam. Communities raised money to build new steam mills and increase business in town. As time went by, many older walerpowered mills were convened to lhe newer steam powered. Smaller communities who were not con­ nected to the railroads and kept to the old ways became less and less able to compete with the larger, less expensive and more dependable steam-powered mills and they soon became ghost towns. What happened to Hanchett's Village hap­ pened to most of the small hamlets in Barry County, just remembered names of places now no longer. SUBSCRIBE...to the Banner for all your LOCAL NEWS! Every four years Americans re-define their frontier. The Presidential Election means campaigning for some and media attention for others, but for most Americans it means elec­ ting a leader who will guide them through the main problems and issues of today's world. By electing George Bush as our next President of the United States, we as Americans are making a statement of how we want to be led through our new frontier. In today’s society many feel that the morals of our students prove to be very unsatisfac­ tory. Drugs in our school systems seem to be a major problqm that are becoming increas­ ingly difficult to deal with. Vice-President Bush feels that we need a greater awareness and better education of morals being taught at an early age by schools all across America. This is a prime example of his "Thousand Points of Light." As President, Bush says that he will con­ tinue to support Star Wars and space travel in general. His efforts to explore the wonders of space and to protect Americans by use of S.D.I. arc a fine example of America's new space frontier. We arc fascinated by the unknown and love to experiment to the full extent of our capabilities. Another important issue to Bush and the i ?jtb kAmerica that elected him, is, the plea for a kinder, more gentle nation..Jn order to ac­ complish this goal, however, ,wp have to strengthen the family and lear'h' to com­ municate better with one another.fNo matter how much America changes as time goes by, family always seems to be an integral part of our society. The family's frontier widens as the family grows. Our frontier expands to greater lengths every day as new problems present themselves in society. America has yet to find a cure for AIDS or even the common cold for that matter. We are a nation of great wonders. We lead the world in many ways and our President will lead us through all of our new frontiers. This is one of the great privileges of America — we are able to -lect the leader of our choice. For this reason I feel that America is so successful in exploring all of its frontiers. Nancy Jennifer Vitale receives a plaque from Jack Longstreet of the Ex* change Club, as her parents, Tom and Rose Vitale, look on. Nancy was selected as the local organization's Student of the Month for November. Santa Arrives bsHdicop^r Legal Notice Synopsis of the Regular Meeting PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD November 9, 1988 Approved budget amendment* to general fund*. Park* Maintenance. Pollce/Dispatch Millage fund. Fire/Ambulance Millage fund and Rood Millage Adopted 2 resolutions regarding the bath house bids and funding for the same for the Gull Lake Pork expansion project. Authorized and directed lhe Supervisor to seek out and retain someone for the necessary snow plowing at the hall and cemetery. Adopted resolution in recognition ol the year* of service of Willis Aukerman. Adopted resolution In recognition ol the year* of service of Graydon Doster. Approved re-appointment of temporary part­ time officers Arney. Hurst and Tucker. Approved re-appointment of reserve officers Bloch. Hull. Cook ond Johnson thru 10-31-89. Approved purchase of cemetery lots from Mr. Replogle for original sale price. Approved transfers of $19,725.00 from Police/Dispatch millage fund to general fund and outstanding bills totaling $7,250.37. Approved outstanding bills totaling $693.00 from Park System construction fund. Janette Emig. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Reck (11/17) SUNDAY, NOV. 20 • 3:00 P.M. \ V VO W ‘COLORING BOOKS P ’CANDY CANES ) ) Kiwanis Club presents... ■■ wbu Munns last WOULD YOU BELONG AT tbsvee 102 South Cook Rd., Hastings SERIES featuring ... Ted Bumlller LAST YEAR Centel Cable presents in person COLLECTED “Discover Japan" 7,000 Friday, Nov. 18 • 7 p.m. CANNED GOODS Join the Christmas Spirit ... AN ALL­ COLOR FILM OF JAPAN Japan with its civilization so profoundly dif­ ferent from our own with its seething mass of humanity, its activity, youth and vitality both surprises and excites the traveler. HASTINGS CENTRAL AUDITORIUM at the door $^50 iliinmion) . . . only. Give the gift of TEN canned goods and receive FREE Installation of Basic Cable!The gift that you give will remain in your community. /O' CENTEL Centel Cable Television jHW 11Company of Michigan 1-800-678-0622 I | j ijT I ® SUkj _ \Jk ‘Offer pertoins to qualified residents in existing cable areas only. ‘Standard installation of one television set. Offer Available ley Nov. 21 thru Dec. 16,1988 �Page 6 The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 17, 1988 Paul William Birman, Sr. BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA Piul William Birman, Sr., 76, of Brooksville, Flori­ da and formerly of Battle Creek and Hastings, died Friday, November 11, 1998 at his resi­ dence in Florida. Mr. Birman was bom on December 17, 1911, in Barry County, the son of Bert and Sarah (Williams) Birman. He was raised in the Dowling area and attended schools there. He resided in Brooksville since May 1988. He had previously lived in Battle Creek for 25 years and in the Dowling and Hastings areas for several years. • ■ He was married io M. Eileen Norris on June 10, 1934. He worked for Clark Equipment Company in Battle Creek for over 25 yean, retiring in 1974. Other employment included E.W. Bliss Company and UJS. wire Company. Mr. Birman h survived by his wife, Eileen; four sons, Paul W. Birman, Jr., Nelson Birman and Robert Birman all of Battle Creek, Wilfred Birman ofPhoenix, Arizona; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a brother, Orvin Birman of Battie Creek; a sister, Nellie John­ son of Battie Creek. Memorial services win be held Saturday, November 19, at 11:00 a.m., at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings, with the Rev. 0. Kent Keller officiating. Burial will be at the Cedar Creek Cemetery. There will be no ftxneral borne visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emphysema Foundation. Thelma Anne Banash HASTINGS - Thelma Anne Banash, 70, of 137 Coats Grove Road, died suddenly Friday, November 11, 1988. Mrs. Banash was born on January 1.1918 in Clare, lhe daughter of Russell A. and Josie C. (Clark) Koch. She graduated from Clare High School in 1934. She moved to Hastings in 1935. She was married to Emmanuel A. Banash on May 31, 1937. He preceded her in death July 1985. She was employed at Perks Tavern, A & P Store and was a carrier and distributor for the Grand Rapids Press. She was a member of the Mensa Society, St Rose of Lima Church, St Bernadette Guild and an active member of the Democratic Party. Mrs. Banash.is survived by two sons, Anthony JJ*. Banash of Redondo Beach, Cali­ fornia and Christopher J J. Banash of Middle­ ville; four brothers, Willard Koch of Clare, Harold Koch ofFlorida, Russell Koch of Lans­ ing and Richard Koch of Sl Clair Shores; three sisters, Phyllis Flynn of Detroit, Martha and Josephine Koch both of Clare. Preceding her in death were one daughter Candice, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral mass wu held Tuesday, November 15, 1988 at Sl Rose of Lima Church with Father Leon Pohl officiating. Buril was at Ml Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Memorial contibutions may be made to Sl Roae Building Fund. X ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Amon. Pastor. Phone' 945-9414. Sunday. Nov. 20 -1:45 Church School (all ages). 10:00 Holy Communion. AA Branch. 6:00 Youth Group. Thursday. Nov. 17 - 1:00 Rmh Circle. 7:30 Sr. Choir. 8:00 AA. Saturday, Nov. 19 - 9:30 Conf 6. 8:00 NA. Monday. Nov 21 - 6:00 Fn». Par. Tuesday. Nov. 22 - 9:30 Wordw. Wednesday. Nov. 23 - 7JO HAMA Worship. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, G Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen A. Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. Sept. 25 - 9:30 and II.-00 Morning Worship Service Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 ser­ vice over WBCH-AM and PM. 9:30 Senior High Church School Classes. 10:00 Classes for Pre­ School. D.K.. and Kindergarten in the Hall Basemeat; Children's Church for Grades One through Four in the Dining Room. 5.-00 Junior High Youth Felfowihap meet at church. 6:30 Senior High Youth Fellowship meet M Church; Tuesday. Sept . 27 - 7:00 Shower for Edie Keller. Wednewtay, Sept. 28 - 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Friday. Sept. 28 - 6:00 Meader s Dinner in the Dining Room. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, Corner of Jeflerson and Walnut. Hastings. Sunday School. 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship II a.tn. Pastor: Date Wells. Phone 948-4012. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. Ml 49058. Nor­ man Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 944-4201 home. Schedule of services; Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible.. School 11 a.m.. Evening aervtee 6 p.m. Wednesday, Bible Study 7 p.m. Free BiMe Correspondence Course. . FIRST CHURCH OF GOO, 1330 N. Broadway, 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian ex­ perience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship: 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. EMMAKUEL EPISCOPAL OkM, of Broadway rad Cemtf ta^lbaungs Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rumor. Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir, 9:00 p.m. Church School and Aduh Educadoa. 9:30 a.m. Holy Eudartat. 10:30 a.m. Week (tey Euchoriats: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday, 7:00 p.tn. Call for information about youth choir. Bi­ ble Study, youth group, and other activities. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONaRY CHURCH, 307 E. Ms.-shall. Rev. Steven Palm, PnKir. Sunday Morning Sunday School. l(K)0. Morning Worship Service 11X30. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. MnetiM Wednesday Night 7:30. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOUC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thomas B. Wirth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving. Michigan. Phons 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11a.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. PMtor, 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.n. Sunday School. 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour, 6:00 (Eicon. Bi­ ble Quiz Team at 5.-00). Bible Study, Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM dub for girts and GBB dub for boys. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENL, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Scte*' ' ; j-, 11:<JO a.m. Morning r u.ip Service; 6:00 p.m. Evc-utg Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.;x Services for Adults. Teem and Children. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS ttUUHUUlMACY CamptoM PreMriptton Service HASTINGS SAYINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION HesHngs end lehe Odette COLEMAN AGENCY •< Hutiap, lac. kuwrartce for yeur Ufo. Heme. Butlnett and Cor FLEXFAI NKWtPMATED NATIONAL BANK Of HASTINGS Member KBJ.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDED 1V52 N. Broadway - Hasting* DOSLEY PHARMACY ’PreuripliorM*- lilt. JeHorson - 445-3424 HASTINGS^MANUFACTURING CO. HASTINGS ABER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Coak Bd. - Hattinpt. Michigan HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for aH services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004 Kenneth W. Garner. Pastor. James R. Banta. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Monting Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes-day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings rids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. Frederick J. Kaechele John H. Richardson MOLINE - Frederick J. (FJ.) Kaechele, 88, of Moline, died Wednesday, November 9, 1988 at Sandy Creek Nursing Center, Wayland. Mr. Kaechele was bom February 19, 1900, in Leighton Township, Allegan County, the son of John F. and Mary (Steeby) Kaechele. He was a fanner in the Leighton Township area his entire life. He was married to Ruth I. Carey on January 21, 1938. He was a member of the Leighton United Methodist Church and attended the Moline Baptist Church. MIDDLEVILLE - John H. Richardson Sr., 59, passed away Friday, November 11,1988 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Richardson was bora on February 28, 1929, in Lowell, the son of Emory B. and Katherine E. (VanderWall) Richardson. He was married to Connie J. Woodmansee on July 1,1950. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middleville and served as a deacon for the church. He owned and operated the Chain Saws Service and repairs shop in Middleville. Mr. Richardson is survived by his wife, Connie J. Richardson; his children, Linda and Johnnie McClain of Fowlerville, Joy Richard­ son, Nancy Richardson, John Richardson, Jr., all of Middleville, David and Beth Richardson of Caledonia; one sister, Mrs. Ella Kissee of Feradale; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Monday, November 14, at Mt Hope Cemetery. Memor­ ial service was held Monday, November 14, at Mr. Kaechele is survived by his wife Ruth; two sous, Bruce and Sandra Kaechele of Moline and Frederick and Teri Kaechele, Jr. of Allegan; two daughters, Sharon and Hany Tichelaar of Ada and Cheryl and Kenneth Thede of Wayland; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Wendall (Marion) Tobin of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Novem­ ber 11, 1988 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville with Pastor Stephen A. DeKok officiating. Burial was at Hooker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Leighton United Methodist Church or Moline Baptist Church. Homer Long LAKE ODESSA - Homer Long, 69, of 471 Pollard Drive, Lake Odessa died Thursday, November 10, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Long was bora on August 14, 1919 at Inez, Kentucky, the son of William and Aggie (Montgomery) Long. He was raised in Inez. He was married to Loretta Bailey on August 30,1941 in Magoffin, Kentucky. They moved to Stockbridge, Michigan in 1941, to Hastings in 1948 and then to Lake Odessa in 1978. He was employed aiE.W. Bliss Manufacturing for 22 years, retiring in 1970. Mr. Long is survived by his wife Loretta; one daughter, Roths Carol Murphy of Nashvil­ le; three sons, Carmon Long of Delton, Rick Long ofHastings and.Smith Long of Nashville; two brothers, Cledys Long of Jackson and Robert Long of Stockbridge; five sisters, Delma Carpenter of Stockbridge, Ima Dysen, Elmma Kiss, Freda Kiss and Carmelita Polger all of Jackson; ten grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Audry Salyer; three brothers, Weldon, Willis and Willard Long; one grandson, Danny Rishell. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 12 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Rev. Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Homer Long Memorial Fund in care of the funeral chapel. Cathrine M. Hlatko DELTON - Cathri ne M. Hlatko, 86, of 2409 Hickory Road, Delton, died Monday, Novem­ ber 14, 1988 it her residence. Mrs. Hlatko was bora September 22, 1902 near Turin, Italy, the daughter ofJoseph M. and Lucy A. (Barberis) Avenatti. She came to Clinton, Indiana at the age of ten and lived there until moving to Battle Creek in 1905. In 1984 she moved to the Delton area address. She was married to George Hlatko on October 6,1923 in Terre Haute, Indiana. They operated Hlatko Grocery in Battle Creek from 1930 to 1946. She attended Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church and enjoyed crocheting, gardening and travelling. Mrs. Hlatko is survived by one son, Marshall Hlatko, Sr. of Battle Creek; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband George in 1985. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 16 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, Battle Creek with Rev. Phillip R. Perkins of Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. the First Baptist Church of Middleville, with lhe Pastor Bruce N. Stewart officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. Blanche M. Vollbrecht LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Blanche M. Vollbrecht, 75 of 1208 Lakeview Drive, Lake Odessa, died Sunday, November 13 at her residence. Mrs. Vollbrecht was bom December 17, 1912 in Oak Park, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Esther (Kopic) Koudelka. She graduated from Saginaw High School. She was married to Herman Vollbrecht on December 9, 1971 at Owaso, Michigan. She was employed as a bookkeeper at Midwest Abrasive Company retiring in 1971. They lived in Lansing prior to moving to Lake Odessa in 1978. She is survived by her husband, Herman; a sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Ernest (Marion) Bauman of Saginaw; nieces and nephews, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Hans (Janice) Bauman of Washington, D.C., Mr. and Mrs. David (Carol Ann) Williams of Baltimore, Maryland. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 1:30 p.m. at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rev. Clifford Randall officiated. Burial wu at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Shelter. Nashville Area Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun­ day School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd . Pastor Rev. Ken Hartgcrink. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A 39-year-old Battle Creek driver offered a guilty plea Wednesday to a reduced charge of negligent homicide after an August accident that killed his passenger. Gary D. White will be schtenced Nov. 23 in Barry County Circuit Court on the charge, which is punishable by up to two years in prison and/or a $2,000 fine. White told Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster he had been drinking at a bar in Hastings Aug. 26 for three to four hours before the 1:30 a.m. accident on South Hanover Road near South Street. He and his passenger, Denise Lee Barlow, of Kalamazoo, were driving south on Hanover when White said he fell asleep, crossed the road and struck a telephone pole. Barlow, of 30. showed no signs of life when police arrived on the scene. White remained conscious and was taken to Pennock Hospital for treatment, police said. The vintage 1946 Ford pickup truck White was driving did not have seat belts, Hastings police said. “ jAftcr the results of chemical blood tests, a warrant was issued charging White with manslaughter with a motor vehicle. That charge will be dismissed by the prosecutor's office in exchange for White’s guilty plea to the lesser charge. Judge Shuster granted a request by White’s attorney to continue bond so that White can continue receiving therapy for injuries receiv­ ed in the crash. Because White is in a wheelchair due to leg injuries suffered in the crash, the matter was adjourned to Barry County Probate Court so White could use the elevator to enter the building. by Catherine Lucas A light lunch was served in the fellowship hall after more than an hour of singing. Everyone who attended had an enjoyable and uplifting evening. The Rev. Cliff Randall of Zion Lutheran Church scratched lhe surface of his right eye putting up a storm door at the parsonage Saturday afternoon. He received treatment at Pennock Emergency room in Hastings and although he was unable to attend the hymn sing at Zion Sunday evening, is quite well now. " ' The Kilpatrick Church Adult Fellowship met Saturday evening in the church basement. Guests were Susie Goodrich Dumond from Mulliken, Barbara Kroll of Lansing and Joyce Teachout. who lives at Saddlebag Lake. The potluck dinner hostess was Evelyn Good i reh. " During the meeting after dinner, Willis Dalton and Jim Lucas were appointed to a committee to get fruit for Christmas gifts for members in nursing homes. It was announced that Kilpatrick Church has been asked to sup­ ply gifts, caps, mittens and socks for 16 girls. These must be in by Dec 7 to be included in the Lakewood Coummunity Council Christmas boxes. An election of officers was held, with Hildred Chase remaining president of the group. Vera Hyde was program chairman and she played a tape of religious and inspirational music. The tape included such singers as Perry Como and Kate Smith. A community Thanksgiving service will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church on M-50, Wednesday, Nov. 23. at 7 p.m. There will be special music and Gary Coates will be the speaker. Coates was a Lakewood District teacher at Sunfield for many years before attending Asbury Seminary in Kentucky. He is now studying at Southern Baptist Seminary tn Louisville, Ky., and student pastor at Heidelberg United Methodist Church in Corydon, Ind. The Woodland Fire Department recently had an open house at the new fire station to in­ troduce Woodland people to the new pumper truck just purchased. More than 200 people attended the party and enjoyed punch, cake and coffee. The fireman had a great time showing all of the special and unusual features of the track to their neighbors and friends. A drawing for door prizes was held al 7 p.m. The prizes were donated by local and area businesses and people. Marge Erickson won a cooler; Doris Niethamer an HSV shirt; Carolyn Brechiesen and HSV shirt; Eva Payne a Goodyear jacket; Mark Everett a lube at Art Meade Auto in Hastings; Keith Marlow and Jan McCaul each won an eight pack of soft drinks; Lyle Sand­ brook Sr.. Honz Huyck and Dorothy Kenney each won a tape package; Bill Cappon receiv­ ed a fire extinguisher; Viriginia Towsley got a smoke detector. Esther Slater and’TorifWKfc won $10 gift certificates, Ldcy Jordan one gallon of ice cream; and Art Meade won two Sunday buffet tickets. Donors of the prizes were Lakewood Veterinary Service. Lakewood Real Estate, Carpenter Plumbing, Jerry’s Tire and Automotive, Lake Odessa Green House, Village Lumber, Art Meade Auto Sales, Dr. Jack Tromp. Dr. A. Van Zyl, HSV Redi­ Mix. Jim Stowell Construction, Lake Odessa TV and appliance, Capitol Service and Automotive, Ayres Jewelry and Videos, Doane-Smith Insurance Agency, Classic’s, Koops Funeral Chapels, Woodland Centre, Dr. Steve Garlingcr, Woodland Townchouse, Dr. Lee Stewart, Stowell Brothers, Viola’s Floral and Gift Shop and Frost Healing. Sheila Carter donated cakes co be served and Union Bank in Lake Odessa gave the firemen a color TV and VCR to keep in the station. Win a trip to the Super Bowl! Flexsteel Recliner PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 13, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers, Hastings, Michigan. Said meeting is to consider the application of Randy L. Bender, of 421 W. South St., to construct a new recreation room on property legally described as Lot 1311, City of Hastings. Said variance is contrary to Section 3.192 side yard setback, of the Zoning Ordinance. Minutes Of said meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery __________________________ City Clerk___________ Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfldd United Methodist Sunday School....................... 9 a.m. Church......................... ...9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School............... 9:30 a.m. Church............................ 10:30 a.m. The Woodland Lions Club met at the Woodland Towne House Tuesday. Nov. 8, The 14 members who attended enjoyed a meal • of baked pork chops and dressing with lots of extras. The club voted to give a monetary gift io the Michigan Eye Bank in memory of Stuart Kussmaul, a long-time member of the club who died recently. The group discussed financing and making repairs to lhe roof of their den in the near future. Kilpatrick Missionary Society held its November dinner Wednesday. Nov. 9. This dinner is held on the second Wednesday of each month and is open to the public. Evelyn Goodrich and Doreen Shoemaker were the November hostesses and they served chicken pot pic to those who attended. A 55-Plus dinner was held at Woodland School in the library last Thursday. Denise Daniels. Woodland School Community Aide, welcomed the 34 guests and directed the seventh-grade students who served the turkey dinner. A program of music provided by Miss Bar­ bara Whitenhammer. the art. choir and music teacher at the school, included first through fourth and seventh-grade students. TIk seventh-grade choir sang "A Lazy Kind of Blues” first. Then all of the first graders from both classes came into the library and sang “A Rainbow Song" and ‘‘Deep and Wide." Second graders sang "All Night, All Day” and ”Chim. Chim. Choree." The third-grade students sang "Hawaiian Rainbows” and "Canoe Song”. The last group was lhe fourth grade. These students brought tambourines and xylophones and sang about beautiful Indian names in Michigan. The song included such place names as Washtinau and Pontiac. The next 55-Plus dinner at Woodland School will be Dec. 8. Reservations can be made by calling the school at 367-4475 or Denise Daniels at 367-4175. A good crowd from Zion Lutheran and Lakewood United Methodist churches attend­ ed a joint hymn sing and fellowship at Zion Lutheran Church Sunday evening. Booklets with the words of many old favorites hymns were handed out. and Duane Reuther directed the singing of requests from the book. Frances Reuther accompanied the singers from the organ when music was available, and the Rev. Ward Pierce led a capelin singing of requested hymns for which no music was on hand. Motorist pleads in fatal crash HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch, Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mau 9:30 a.m. Woodland News PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a public hear­ ing on Monday, Decembers, 1988 at 7:45 p.m. In the City Hall, Council Chambers, to hear public comment on the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Section 3.260; Pro­ cedure to amend or change boundaries of districts. A copy of the proposed changes are avail­ able for inspection at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery City Clark KICK-OFF SWEEPSTAKES See why. Flexsteel is a winner! Get a free Wilson lootball with purchase ol a Flexsteel recliner. Enter Sweepstakes by Nov. 30. 1988. Two Grand Prizes: Super Bowl weekend for two including tickets, hotel, extras. Other prizes: Flexsteel sofas; recliners: Charisma Chairs; Wilson footballs. No purchase required; void were prohibited. Certain limitations apply; details at parti­ cipating dealers. FLEXSTEEE Always a winner: an all-time favorite for its relaxing comfort. Fine Flexsteel quality, lifetime-warranted seat spring. RNE UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE OPEN 9 a.m. 'til 8 p.m Monday & Friday; 9 a.m. 'til 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturiby Miller’s FURNITURE & CARPET STORE 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. 945-2091 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 17. 1988 — Page 7 Hollytown draws good response forevening sale Haines to observe 50th wedding anniversary Shank-Forell announce engagement Bippleys to observe 50th Souths to observe anniversary Thanksgiving 50th wedding anniversary Donal and Edith Bippley will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Thanksgiving Day. Nov. 24. " Donal Bippley and Edith Williams were married on Nov. 24, 1938, and they are life­ long residents of the Lake Odessa area. Donal was a farmer before retiring and Edith was a teacher and principal at East Elementary School in Lake Odessa befor* retiring in 1071. They are life-long members of Sebewa Bap­ tist Church. Due to ill health, there will be no open house, but they would enjoy hearing from relatives, friends and former students of Mrs. Bippley. If anyone would care to enclose a snapshot, these also would be appreciated. Their address is 763 W. Bippley Road, Lake Odessa. 48849. The couple's children are Don and Mary Bippley of Lake Odessa and Terry Gleason of South Carolina. They also have five grandchildren. Paul and Dorothy South of Caledonia will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at home on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 26, with an open house from 1-4 p.m. The couple has three daughters, two granddaughters and a great-grandson. The entire family will be home to join in the celebration: Miss Jo South of Burlington, Wisconsin; John and Chris Isbell of San Matteo, California, Alan and Jackie Steeby of Caledonia, and Miss Beth Isbell and Quinton and Sara Rogowski and son Stephen, all of Tampa, Fla. Friends of the family are invited to stop in and share in the celebration. The couple is re­ questing no gifts, please. Mr. and Mrs. James Shank of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Denise Marie, to John Bryan Forell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jon Forell of Charlotte. Denise is a 1983 graduate of Maple Valley High School and a graduate of Argubright Business College and is employed at Meridian Insurance in Okemos. John is a 1985 graduate of Maple Valley High School and attended Lansing Communi­ ty College and is a self-employed fanner. A March 25 wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Diggins of Fallston, Md., announce lhe engagement of their daughter, Cynthia Arm, to Mark W. McCart­ ney of Lake Odessa. Mark's parents arc C. Hale and Evelyn McCartney. Cynthia is a graduate of Towson State University in Baltimore. Md. Mark is a graduate of Ferris State Universi­ ty and Grand Valley State University, and is teaching at Memphis State University. A Dec. 17, wedding is planned. On Sunday, Nov. 20, the family of Lucy Classic will host an open house in honor of her 85th birthday at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Friends, neighbors and relatives are invited to share this happy limp with her from 3-6 p.m. No gifts please. . Shank-Clark exchange wedding vows Northrops to observe 25th wedding anniversary The children of Ryal and Elaine Northrjp of 907 Grand Rapids St.. Middleville wish to invite their family and friends to a 25ti. an­ niversary celebration to be held at the Mid­ dleville VFW Hall on Nov. 26 from 6 p.m.-? Their children are Deb and Bruce Cocnen and Chad and Cari of Hastings; Bonnie and Steve Marion and Steven and Jessica of Caledonia. David and Cheryl Northrop and Jacqui of Grand Rapids, and Craig at home. The family requests your presence as their only gift. Howard-Endres unitedin marriage Virginia Howard and Darrell Endres were married Nov 12. at their new home. Virginia is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Field. Darrell is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben- jamin Endres. Marriage Licenses— Terry Morse, 48 of Plainwell and Pamela Wright, 25 of Plainwell. Richard Osborne, 18 and Levonna Ander­ son, 31 of Nashville. . . _ . . Floyd Muzzy. 33 of Nashville and June Hendershott. 25 of Nashville. William Tellas, JQ.of Hastings and Tonia •Morris,-22,qf Hastings. ..Gordon Stevens, 50 of Bellevue and Janette Irwin, 45 of Hastings. Legal Notices State of MfcMgan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE File No. 88-20020-SE Estate ol GARNET NAGEL, Deceased. Social Security Number 384-24-7292. TO All INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On December 2. 1988. at 11:00. a.m., in the Probate Courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before the Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Benjamin Nagel requesting that Lois Sepponen be appointed personal representative of the estate of GARNET NAGEL, ond that the heirs at law of the Decedent be determined and the Lost Will and Testament of the Decedent be admitted to Probate. Creditor* are notified that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mall, to both the Personal Represen­ tative and to the Court on or before January 31. 1989. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Doted: November 2. 1988 David A. Dimmers (Pl2793) DIMMERS 8 McPHILLIPS 221 South Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Benjamin Nogel Personal Representative 6504 Irving Rood Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)795-9780 (H/17) HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Monday, November 7. 1988 Six board members present and two guests. Special meeting November 14, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. for Wild Machinery Co. to establish an Industrial Development District and ntpldng~applicatlon for Industrial Tax Abatement. '■ • Township Hall to hove a U driveway. Amended the budget on election and clerk expense. Adopted the budget for 1989. Rest of varnishing to be hired. Support of Eogle Club. Approved payment on all outstanding bills. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Juanita A. Slocum-Clark Attested by: Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (11/17) United Methodist Women dddked’^he walls and a Christmas tree with a potpourri of Christmas decorations during their Hollytown Bazaar last week in Hastings. Wanda Conger is shown enjoying the ornaments. i. :. jA Hobert-Hayes announce engagement Nancy Hobcrt is proud to announce the engagement of her daughter Brenda Sue to Ron Hayes of Freeport. Brenda is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School. She is currently employed at Steveson & Lawyer of Grand Rapids. Ron. lhe son of Raymond and Linda Hayes of Freeport, is a 1985 graduate of Thomapplc Kellogg School. He is currently employed at Cascade Engineering of Grand Rapids. No date has been set. THINK ^CHRISTMAS! 9 ^Hastings Band Boosters — sponsors — “Lunch with Santa” it the Hastings High School Cafeteria (Includes a program by the Saxon Band) Saturday, Dec. 3 • 12 Noon TICKETS oo EACH Contact any high school bund student or - Pat Hatilton 948^442 ^llil lr.-4 iwi i : lb»"‘ RN Nursing Opportunities Pennock Hospital currently has RN opportunities available Hi; >i MEDICAL/SURGICAL 3-11 Shift and 11-7 Shift ' Fuftand Part-time We offer a salary commensurate with your back­ ground alorig with an innovative FLEXIBLE BENE­ FITS. PROGRAM that allows you to d<>sign your own benefits package by selecting the kincs and levels of coverage you and your family need. Among the numerous-benefits offered to full and part-time employees are: • Libera! Paid-Time-Off Program • Excellent Hospitalization and Life Insurance • Pental Insurance • Short-term Disability Insurance • Hospital Owned. Affordable Child Care/ Development Center • Pre-Tax' Spending Accounts for Child Care ATTENTION HOMEBUYERS: Are you thinking ol buying a new or existing home? The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has two programs to help cut the financ­ ing costs of homeownership. II you are a modestincome lamSy or single person, can MSHDA at 1-800-327-9158 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.) lor more information. Kennedy-Watson engagement announced Mr. and .Mrs. Gary Daniels and Mr. Michael Kennedy Sr. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Angie Ken­ nedy. to Ron Watson, son of Mr. Norm Wat­ son and Mrs. Nancy Dennis. Angie is a 1987 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Eberhards. Ron is a 1987 graduate of Delton High School and is employed at Fort Custer Tool Die. Both Angie and Ron attend Kellogg Com­ munity College. A May 13. 1989 wedding is being planned. There was a good response tq the first evening opening of the bazaar at the First United Methodist phufcH in Hastings. Shoppers found everthing from handmade bookmarks JtObftkjed goods. Diggins-McCartney announce engagement Lucy Classic to celebrate 85th birthday Nov. 20 Deanna Shank and Michael Clark enchanged wedding vows Saturday, June 4, at Ver­ montville Bible Church. The ceremony was performed by Pastor Dan Smith. Deanna is the daughter of James and Norma Shank of Nashville. Michael is the son of Maurice and Charlene Clark of Haslett. Denise Shank was her sister's maid of honor, with Heather Brown. Becky Potter and Darci Clark as bridesmaids. Steve Reid, friend of groom was best man with Fritz Stoll. Steve Clark and Tim Clark as groomsmen. Ushers were Jonathan Shank and Jeff Clark. Brad Carpenter and Melissa Potter, cousins of the bride, sang "The Wedding Song," “Sunrise-Sunset" and “To Me," accom­ panied by Dave Welch at the piano. Stephen and Carol Potter, uncle and aunt of bride, were master and mistress of ceremonies. The new Mr. and Mrs. Michael Clark now resides at Vandenberg AFB, Calif. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Haines will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at a quiet dinner Dec. 17 with their children and grandchildren. Merle Haines and Phyllis Northrup were married Dec. 3. 1938, at Angola, Ind. Her Aunt LuVance Northrup AHd Leonard Aldrich were married at that time Both Merle and Phyllis have'^joycd many years of service to the Hastings community. He retired in 1971 from the U.S. Postal Service to become secretary-treasurer of the Michigan State Bowling Association. He retired from that post 10 years later. Phyllis worked for many years at the local Felpausch supermarket and later served as Hastings City Treasurer, retiring in 1983. They have five children and ten grand­ children. The children are: Dr. and Mrs. Bill Haines, Okemos; Mr. and Mrs. Brad Haines, Marshall; Mr. and Mrs. Mark Haines, Orkanger, Norway; Mr. and Mrs. John Haines, Hastings; and fete Haines, a student at W.M.U., Kalamazoo. Currently, the Haines are at home at 443 Dolphin Drive, Winter Haven. Fla. 33881. • • • • 10 ©ft ALL and Medical Expenses Scholarship and Tuition Reimbursement Programs Prescription Discounts Tax-Deferred Annuity Programs Retirement Plan Tci find out more about our opportunities, contact: Terry Kostelec, RN Staff Development Coordinator PENNOCK HOSPITAL fine carpet fashions by Armstrong Sale Starts Monday 11/21/88 Ends Friday 12/2/88 1009 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-3115 i E.O.E. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 17, 1988 Devoted son paid a price Dear Ann Landers: I am writing to warn Area Birth Announcements — IT’S A GIRL Katherine Paulsen of Hastings. Nov. 10. 2:37 a.m.. 9 lbs.. 14 ozs. Tracy Quay of Hastings. Nov. 13. 4:12 a.m 6 lbs.. 12M ozs. Joseph and Roxanne Bouchard of Nashville. Nov. 13. 1:49 a.m., 7 lbs.. 9'6 ozs. Robert and Lynn McCormick of Delton. Nov. 14. 9:11 a.m.. 4 lbs. 1416 ozs. IT’S A BOY Roberta Demond and Darrin Hoffman of Delton. Nov. 14. 8:30 a.m.. 8 lbs.. 6V6 ozs. Jennifer and Paul Turner of Hastings. Nov. 15. 8:13 a.m.. 6 lbs.. 10 ozs. Timothv and Sue Wolthuis. Wayland. Nov. 10. 5:59 a.m.. 8 lbs. 1 oz. Cynthia and Steve White of Hastings. Nov. 14. 1:09 p.m., 6 lbs., 15 ozs. Wendy Pitcher of Charlotte. Nov. 14. 6:58 a.m.. 7 lbs.. 1316 ozs. HEMORRHOIDS — Internal — External The laser vaporizes and sterilizes tissue without destroying healthy flesh nearby and the quick recovery time allows some patients to return to work the day after surgery. Warts Moles Skin Cancer Bom Clinic’s Advanced Laser Technology Means: Less Pain, Reduced Scarring, Rapid Healing 268 7 44tH St. S t. (JUST fAST Of 8Q£TON| G6AN0 RAPIDS MJ 49508 -------------- (616) 455-3550--------------FAMILY PRACTICE Smoking dope is costly Dear Ann Landers: This letter is for anyone who is thinking about smoking dope. Mine is the voice of experience. I know all about getting stoned and how to roll a great doobie. 1 started to smoke reefers when I was 13. In my freshman year. I realized that 1 didn't fit in with the popular ones, the rich ones or the pretty ones, so 1 found my niche with lhe freaks, the heads and the partyers. We called ourselves waste cases. Stonies, burn-outs. It was exciting and although I knew it was il­ legal. it was worth the risk. 1 experimented with a wide assortment of drugs, but stayed with pot on a regular basis for 16 years. The only time 1 went without is when I didn't have the money to buy it. Just for the heck of it I tallied up the cost, and it came to S50 a week. This means I've blown at least S40.000. Real cool, huh? So. all you future grass freaks out there, take notice: If the fact that it s illegal doesn’t deter you, or that it would hurt your parents if they knew (it sure didn’t stop me!), think about lhe money. Il adds up. When I called myself a waste back then, I never realized that I was predicting my own future. — Cool Fool A tip on lowering cleaning bills Dear Readers: 1 have a tip that will save a ton of money on cleaning bills. If you spot a dress or a tie while eating something that has an oil base (butter or salad dressing, fried chicken, fish, french fries, etc.), put a piece of tissue underneath, sprinkle the spot with talcum powder, rub it gently with a dry washcloth, over and over. The spot will disappear. in Rockford, III. Dear Rock: You sound like a Former Fool to me. Thanks for a letter my younger readers will relate to. After all. I’m a square who has never smoked a cigarette, let alone the funny ones. What do ’ know? Dear Ann Landers: I hope you can include my letter in your column soon, and that I live to sec it in print. You see. I’m 60 and my hus­ band is 65. and according to our children we are old and they expect us to die any day now. Both Ted and 1 are in good health, but the kids seem to think we are on our last legs. For example: I mentioned that I’d like to buy new carpeting and remodel the kitchen and maybe add a sun porch. It’s been 40 years since we’ve done anything major in the way of sprucing up the place. The kids say. ’’What for? Why spend the money?’’ Of course, my husband agrees with them because he doesn’t care as much about his surroundings as I do, and he’s never been keen on expenditures that aren’t essential. The kids say I’m too old to wear bright col­ ors and that I should act more dignified. They also think Dad and I shouldn’t dance the fast numbers because we look ridiculous and we have to be careful of heart attacks. (Neither of us has had any heart trouble). Sharlot Sours shows her Women of Achievement award she received recently from the Michigan Business and Professional Women’s Club. Hastings woman wins Michigan BPW honor On Oct. 15. Sharlot Sours of Hastings received the Women of Achievement Award in Lansing, from the Michigan Business and Professional Women’s Club. Sours joined the Hastings BPW in 1966. During the 22 years she has been a member, she worked her way up through the ranks to become president, and then went on to serve as assistant district director and director for District No. 7. She has also served as state historian. The BPW •’Career Shadowing’’ program was initiated in 1987 by Sours. “Career Shadowing" places students with professional people in the careers they arc considering. Both students and "sponsors" alike have given positive feedback about the program. Sours is a 1963 graduate of Olivet College and is a math teacher in the Maple Valley ...but only | if you were a member of the '88 NBH School District. “She is committed to helping young people and is an excellent example to her students, as well as to her community", local BPW of­ ficials said. "She is the type of person who makes any challenge she undertakes suc­ cessful, providing an image of what BPW Christmas Club stands for. It's going to be a Merry Christmas for those on your Christmas gift list because you prepared for the gift giving season .n the best possible way. Phil’s Pizzeria Italian Specialties 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines Calzone • Spaghetti. • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll I AM Now is the time to prepare for Christmas '89 ... the club is open ... Join today! Earn interest from the beginning. ANK of [Hastings West State at Broadway MEMBER FDIC All DEPOSITS INSURED UP TO $100,000.00 Giri has problem saying 'no' Dear Ann Landers: I am a 17-year-old girl, average except for one thing: 1 have a tenden­ cy to have sex with guys after going out with them only once or twice. I have never been in love with any of them, but I like the fun and excitement of sex. I even slept with one guy because he was boring and it was too hard to carry on a conversation. In the past two weeks I have had sex with two different guys, which makes me feel lousy about myself. I know my reputation is bad and the guys say some pretty rough things behind my back, but I just can’t seem to help myself. Teachers at Southeastern Elementary School in Hastings have named dozens of students to the citizenship honor roll. In order to be nominated to the honor roll, students must meet several guidelines set by the school. Students need to be well-behaved in the classroom, on the playground and in the lun­ chroom. They should be helpful to teachers and other students and show consideration for feelings, thoughts and behavior of others. The youngsters need to have good listening habits, respect property, exhibit pride in quality of work, use time wisely and have good work habits. Students named to the honor roll for the first nine weeks of lhe school year include: Mrs. Evans, 1st Grade Josh Angoli, Ben Blackburn, Ben Buehler, Bracken Burd, Jay Campbell, Marie Carpenter, Raechelle Easey, Sarrah Gregory, Sara Hammond, Rachael Lawrence, Josh Malik, Dana Reed, Kellie Spencer, Jennifer Taylor. Matt Thompson, Tabby Walker. Mrs. Sharpe, 1st Grade Ryan Argo, Mike Bassett, Sara Capers, Darcy Clark, Michelle Griggs, Nicole Hesterly. Megan Levengood, Ivy Malone, Amy Miller, Lacy Pittelkow, Jon Sherman, Isaac Solmes, Andy Soya, Angela Spidele, Tonya Ulrich. Mrs. Griggs, 1st Grade Erica Barnum, Brad Fenstemaker, Jolene Griffin, Kristen Keech, Erik Keeler, Matt Lawrence, Melinda Meaney, Dana Pawloski, Heather Richie, Nicole Rouse, Kortney Sherry, Rachel Smith, Patricia Straw. Mrs. Kent, 2nd Grade David Barnum, Jordan Brehm. Elizabeth Carter, Jim Clement, Alicia Cooney, Laura Edger, Craig Keizer, Elizabeth Lonergan, Houston Malone, Katie Martin, Eric Meek, Christy Metzger, T.J. Morjohn, Annie Nelson, Leslie Ockerman, Amber Reid, Jamie Reid, Jack Rodriguez, David Scott, Jon Selvig, Marty Shellenbarger, Sara Slagstad, Patti Stockham, Seth Straw, Scott VanEngen, Joshua Warren. Mrs. Dewitt, 2nd Grade * Natalie Acheson, Alan Brill, Sindi Felzke, Jessica Fox, Brandon Hammond, Dustin Humphrey, April Krebs, Heather Lawrence, Jesse MacKenzie, Cory Motjohn, Lance Mcllvain, A.J. 0’Heran, Jennifer Rogers, Shilah Roszell, Todd Schantz. Levi Solmes, Tara Stockham, Candance Willover. Mrs. Greenfield, 3rd Grade Julie Anthony. Don Aspinall, Beau Bar­ num, Carl Billings, Billy Carter, Eva Chewning, Andrea Easey. Katie Hadley. Bobby Hoogewind, Max Krebs, Greg Marcussc, Are you struggling with decisions about sex and needing more information to help you make them? Ann Landers’ newly revised booklet, “Sex and the Teenager, "can be like talking to a good friend. To receive a copy, send $3 plus a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988. LOS ANGELES TIM^S SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE Downtown MinniFVlI ,F IMMEDIATE DENTURE HOURS: Tim.-Thtf*. 1130 MVl 1 pin.; Fn. 8 Sat. 1130 tm-l pm.. Sun. 4-10: CtoMd Mon. UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE The Committee to ELECT SHIRLEY DRAKE ... wishes to thank the members of the Democratic Party as well as our many friends and sup­ porters who in many ways con­ tributed to the campaign voting * for Shirley Drake. paid for by rhe Committee to Elect Shirley Drake 1045 Bauchman Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Amber Mikolajczyk, Genna Nichols, Jolene Pastemock, Stawna Randall. Lauren Reed. Carl Smith, Rochelle Spencer, Amy Swainston, Brooke Ulrich. Becky Wilson. Mr. Newsted, 3rd Grade Bobby Baker, Jim B:rman, Karen DeMott, Erica Eaton, Jim Fenstemaker. Greta Hig­ gins. Ginger Johnson, David Koutz, Jeremy Mallison, Jon Merrick. Aleisha Miller, Nate Palmer. Lindsey Pittelkow, Jessica Robinson, Doug Sarver, Julie Sherman, Adam Taylor, Mkhaelle Walker. Mrs. Baron, 3rd Grade ' A’nty' Aithambeau, Heidi Banding, Mat­ thew Barnum, Tye Casey, Jamie Kirkendall, Laura McKinney, Jessica Merrill, Josh Moras. Josh Newton, Jodi Palmer, Jessica Price, Josh Richie, David Rose. Tim Rounds, Sarah Roush, Stephanie Smith, Nick Souza, Tenille Walter, Chris Young. Mrs. Bradley. 4lh Grade Tim Eggleston, Martha Gibbons. Eric Greenfield, Joyce Griffith, Erin Kotesky, Lisa McKay, Barbie Nelson, Eric Soya. Jason Windes. Mrs. Kirkendall, 4th Grade Brook Clark, Justin Dunkelbergcr, David Frisby, Jim Henney, Tara Hummell, Shannon Mcllvain, Chad Metzger, Troy Pittelkow. David Shanock, Josh Storm, Ronni Sue Wilson. Mrs. Wikox. Sth Grade Jimmy Arnold, James Capers. Corey Dale. Jason Deal, Ronda Fisher, Dan Hadley, Car­ rie Hendershot, Brian Heeringa, Nora Hooge­ wind, Seth Hutchins, Chad Keizer, Melinda Kelly, Amanda Levengood, Russell Madden, Justin Moore, Chad Price, Jason Rose. Kerith Sherwood, Jessica Smith, Brandy Todd, Chad Wilbur. Mr. Palmer, Sth Grade Liz Bates, Fred Billings, Matt Birman, Ty Boulter, Craig Bowen, Justin Brehm, Jaime Brookmeyer, Aaron Clements, Chad Green­ field. Debbie Griffin, Sharyn Kauffman, Matt MacKenzie, Angie Sarver, Aaron Schantz, Brian Seymour, Lori Vaughn, Craig Warren. Mr. Lake, Sth Grade Amanda Acheson. Rickey Argo, Morgan Brill. Billy Clark, Jill Clement, Ted Griffith, Duane Krebs. Woody LaDere, Brandon Orbeck, Angie Patterson. Joe Rodriguez, Scott Shantz, Chrissi Straw, Jennifer Welcher, Rachel Wilcox. ~ PREMIUM CUSTOM EATTnOBTAKE OUT / WE CATEB ALL OCCASIONS * What's the biggest room? Dear Ann Landers: 1 am an independent sightseeing tour guide in Washington. D.C. My passengers enjoy visiting the many impor­ tant places of interest in our nation's capital. When they get back to the bus. I remind them that the Grand Foyer in the Kentucky Center is 60 feet high. 40 feet wide and 630 feet long, more than the length of two football fields. I then ask: What is the biggest room in lhe world? Some will say the Grand Foyer that they just saw. or lhe Rotunda in the Capitol Building, or the Superdome in New Orleans, which is 27 stories high, has a cir­ cular roof covering 10 acres and a seating capacity of 87.000. I tell them the correct answer is: room for improvement. — I.S. of D.C. Dear I.S.: Every one of us can be better than we are. It’s good to be reminded of it from time to time. Thanks for doing so. Southeastern Elementary Citizenship Honor Roll Live it up, old folks Your Check Has Arrived! /j'l' — I get the feeling that our children are think­ ing about their inheritance and. without realiz­ ing ii. they sort of wish we'd shove off. Any advice? — Albuqucrqu-. Dear Al: My advice is to buy the carpeting, remodel lhe kitchen, add the sun porch, wepr a lot of red and keep dancing the fast numbers. (They’re good for your heart). , Parents who deny themselves pleasures so they can leave their hard-earned money to their children are foolish. 1 say enjoy the fruits of your labors and live it up. folks. You deserve it! others of a mistake that my husband and 1 made. When “Larry" and 1 retired seven years ago. wc started to plan some wonderful trips we couldn’t afford in our younger years. Three weeks after we talked io our travel agent. Larry's 90-year-old mother suffered a stroke and had to be pul in a nursing home. Wc arc the only relatives who live in this city, although his brothers and sisters come to visit at least once a year. Our long-dreamed-of trips were postponed until "Mother was gone." Larry spent part of every day with her. 1 was not resentful, in fact I was proud that he was such a devoted son. Last March my darling Larry died of a heart attack. He was 67. Mother, at 97. is still alive in the nursing home. Soon I will be making those trips by myself, and they won't be half as much fun. So. tell your readers. Ann. not to put their lives on hold, waiting for an elderly relative to die. A lot can happen that you don’t expect. 1 am an authority on this subject who will be — Traveling Alone From Omaha. Dear Omaha: There’s a ton of sound advice in your letter. No way can I improve on it. so I will just second the motion and say thanks for the wisdom. I need to know how to control my hormones or whatever it is that makes me fall into bed so fast. 1 don’t know who else to turn to for help. I need advice. — Horny in Baltimore Dear Baltimore: Your problem isn’t hor­ monal. It’s behavioral You need to get into counseling and find out why you think so little of yourself that you are willing to give away the whole store when a few samples would be adequate. I urge you to take this advice seriously before you wind up in a maternity ward, or a doctor's office being treated for a venereal disease, or worse yet an AIDS victim •445 •335 <265 •335 •All (Mth end material* u»ed meet the high itondord* set by the American Dental A»»'n •Our on premi»e» lob provide* individual & efficient service. •Free denture coniultotion examination. 8 (616) 455-0810 •l.D. Himebough DDS •D.D. While DDS •G. Man -ewici DDS 2330 44th St, S.E., Grand Rapids ATTENTION: I I I I Hastings Building Products Employees The Barry/Hastings Joint Economic Development Commission has received a U.S.D.L. Secretaries Reserve Fund Training Grant that could provide up to $1889 per participant In training services for those workers laid off from Hastings Building Products within the last year. Participants will be given word pro­ cessing training at Hastings High School, conducted by an instructor from Kellogg Community College. Training and materials will be provided at no cost to qualified Individuals. For further information, contact Diane Dell, Program Coordinator, at 948-4896. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 17, 1988 — Pane 9 Hastings woman sentenced to pay back $14,000 to social senrices A Hastings woman was sentenced to Endsley, of 236 W. Marshall, told lhe Cuykendall, of Ceresco, was one of three return more than $14,000 to the Barry County Department of Social Services after pleading guilty to welfare fraud. Carol L. Lancaster, 43, also was ordered court that for lhe previous 12 years she had people charged with breaking and entering an occupied dwelling in connection with the to spend 45 weekends in jail, spend five years on probation and perform 100 hours of community service. Lancaster, who admitted to illegally collecting assistance from September 1983 to June 1987, told the court she had no idea continued on the condition that she continue working full time at her present job and stay she received that much money from DSS over th; four years. Lancaster earlier told the court she had lost her full-time employment in 1983, which led her to apply for welfare. She told the court that when she was unable to make ends meet, her case worker suggested she quit her job, work under the table for cash, and seen working part-time and had not reported her income io the DSS. Sentencing was set for Nov. 30. Bond was off welfare. A pre-trial hearing was set for this week for a Middleville man accused of sexually penetrating a 14-year-old girl. Sjoerd Bruinsma, 25, who was not present in court Nov. 2, filed a written wavier of arraignment, sunding mute to the charges of criminal sexual conduct in the third and fourth degrees. Originally bound over to circuit court in burglary on Wing Road. He was given credit for 43 days served in jail. One of Cuykendall's co-defendants, Fred R. Smith, 21, was sentenced the following day to four to 15 years in prison for his role in the burglary. Smith, of Battle Creek, stood mute in June to charges that he has three prior felony convictions. A motion to withdraw a guilty plea was granted Oct. 31 for a Middleville man accused of intimately touching an 8-year-old girl. In September, Kevin T. Kidder, 32, August after waiving his preliminary exam in district court, lhe case was later returned pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree Judge Shuster accepted the withdrawal and scheduled trial for Dec. 12 in Bany County told the court he had investigated that claim to district court for the preliminary hearing. Once there, Bruinsma, of 12201 Green Lake Road, again waived the exam, and the case and had found no merit to the charges. Prior to sentencing Nov. 2 in Barry was forwarded a second time to circuit court. A plea agreement is expected in the case. County Circuit Court, Lancaster’s attorney, David Dimmers, said his client was now A pre-trial hearing was set for Nov. 30 for Eugene Gibson, 26, of 738 E. State Sl Gibson stood mute Nov. 2 to charges of continue receiving welfare benefits. But Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley working full time and wanted to pay back the $14,337 she received from DSS. resisting and obstructing a police officer in an incident in October. "She never really liked being on public assistance. It always bothered her," Dimmers said. "She is disappointed in the way she conducted her life that got her into this Automatic not guilty pleas were entered by the court, and bond wu continued. A co-defendant in a March break-in in trouble, and she wants to correct her mistakes." Lancaster, of 512 Dibble, said she’s learned from the experience. three years* probation with the first nine months in the Barry County Jail. Joseph D. Cuykendall, 18, also wu "If I had to do it over again, I never would have done it," she told the court. ordered to pay $400 in court costs, $125 in restitution and to complete his high school But Judge Richard M. Shuster faulted the welfare department for allowing people to take advantage of it He suspended her jail sentence until the end of her probationary period. If she completes the term successfully, the sentence may be cancelled. At $55 a week, Lancaster will be repaying Iter debt until the end of 1993. In other court business: Judge Shuster granted an 18-year-old Hastings man one last chance to reform his ways. Convicted of larceny and attempted larceny in February, Robert L. Tate served four months in jail for the offenses. . ppt after release, Tate violated his prpbation by quitting his job, not making progress on earning his high school diploma and refusing to attend counseling sessions for his dyslexia. Shuster said Tate would be a poor risk for continued probation. But defense attorney David Dimmers on Nov. 2 asked for one more try for his client, telling the court Tate may be 18 but has a mental age of several years younger. "He is one of those individuals who does need supervision," Dimmers said. "He needs someone looking over his shoulder." Tate's father, Robert Tate, told the court his son needs care and a prison term would make matters worse. Shuster agreed to return Tate to probation, but said he would have to change his behavior. "He's on the road to being wharehoused," Shuster said. "What a sad thing to do to a person. "We can’t give him motivation, and if he chooses to ignore the programs we've set up for him, If he doesn't want to accept help, what else can we do?" Shuster said. "Not all the hands reaching out to him are going to do a particle of good if be isn’t willing to reach back and touch those hands." Shuster sentenced Tate to one year in the county jail with credit for time served. He also was granted work release. Nancy J. Burandt 20, stood mute Nov. 2 to charges of writing a forged check in July in Hickory Corners. Burandt, of no known address, also stood mute to a habitual offender charge that she has two prior felony convictions. Automatic not guilty pleas were enten a by the court, and a pre-trial hearing was set for Nov. 23 in Barry County Circuit Court. Burandt was arrested by Prairieville Township police after she allegedly wrote a $150 check to herself, forging the name of another person as the drawer or maker. In 1987 she was convicted of uttering and publishing and attempted uttering and publishing. The habitual offender charge raises the maximum possible penalty to 20 years. Bond was set at $3,500 cash or surety, but Burandt remains lodged in the Bany County Assyria Township wu sentenced Nov. 1 to criminal sexual cooluct, second offense. But Circuit Court. Shuster also accepted a petition from attorney Michael McPhillips to withdraw from the case. Hastings attorney David Tripp was appointed to represent Kidder. Convicted in 1983 of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, Kidder had been scheduled for sentencing Nov. 2 on the reduced second-degree charge. He had originally been charge with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, but had pleaded guilty to the lesser charge as part of his plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. If found guilty of the more serious offense, Kidder, of 5450 Engle Road, could face a maximum sentence of life in prison. education. One of brothers arrested in raid receives year in jail by Jeff Kaczmarczyk One of two brothers arrested in September during a $200,000 drug raid in Orangeville Township was sentenced Wednesday to the maximum term of one year in the Barry Coun­ ty Jail. Mackenzie Smith, 39, pleaded guilty in Oc­ tober to a reduced charge of possession of marijuana. In exchange, a charge of delivery of marijuana was dismissed by the pro­ secutor’s office. '■ Smith also was assessed the maximum firte of $1,000 as part of his sentence. Trial for Jonathan H. Smith, 41, has been set for Dec. 12 in Bany County Circuit Court on charges of delivery and possession of marijuana In handing down his sentence Wednesday, Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster said he was unhappy that the maximum sentence for Mackenzie Smith was only one year in jail. Shuster said Smith has one prior felony con­ viction, plus seven misdemeanors and juvenile offenses dating back to 1965. "There’s not much we can do," he said about the sentence. “We have a maximum of a year in jail and a $1,000 fine.” He was ordered to have substance abuse counseling while serving his jail sentence. Smith declined to make a statement before sentence was pronounced, but defense at­ torney Michael McPhillips told the court his client had cooperated fully with police throughout the proceedings. Bond was cancelled, and Smith was remanded to the custody of the sheriffs department. In the case pending against Jonathon Smith, several defense motions have been scheduled for Nov. 29 in Barry County Circuit Court. The defense is expected to present motions to supress evidence in the case. Jonathon Smith remains free on $2,000 bond. In one of the biggest drug arrests of the year in Bany County, the Smith brothers were ar­ rested Sept. 12 by Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post after an anonymous tip led a detective to the brothers’ home at 8180 Guernsey Lake Road. During the investigation, police recovered 68 marijuana plants drying in an upstairs attic and uprooted 63 large plants growing outside the home. Authorities also said they collected a box of 68 marijuana parts, a large paper bag with one to two pounds of marijuana, two plastic bags of leaves and seeds and other drug items. A 20-gauge shotgun and a disassembled sawed-off shotgun also were picked up by police in the raid. Police believe the tip leading to the arrest came from a disgruntled customer. Authorities said the brothers have lengthy histories of drug offenses. At the time of his arrest, Mackenzie Smith was wanted in Kalamazoo County on a fugitive bench war­ rant charging him with flight to avoid pro­ secution and on similiar warrants for delivery of a controlled substance and for forgery. Barry County Circuit Court also had war­ rants for his arrest on a paternity matter, and the Kalamazoo County Circuit Court was seeking his arrest for child neglect. Jonathan Smith, before moving to Michigan, served a prison sentence at a federal institution in Minnesota on drug charges, an official said. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Troopers from the Michigan State Police are playing a waiting game with armed burglars believed responsible for a string of davtime break-ins near Delton this month. More than $2,000 in household goods, mainly videocasette recorders and guns, have been taken from four homes between Nov. 3 and Nov. 9. said Detective Sgt. Charles Anderson of the Hastings Post. Burglars are known to have carried guns in at least one of the break-ins. “We have one where the young lady walk­ ed in, and he pointed a gun at her,” Anderson said. “He walked in and told her to leave, and she went to her grandmother’s and made the call (to police).*’ Working with a description provided by the woman, police have kept watch over the area during daytime hours. “What we have here is a lunch hour opera­ tion — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,’’ Anderson said about lhe four burglaries. Authorities believe one to two men are responsible for the four break-ins on Pleasant Lake, Kingsbury. Bristol and Kellogg School roads. One burglar is described as a white male in his 20s, with a mustache and a deep voice. He was seen driving an old, brown car. In the four break-ins, burglars have kicked in the front or back door to enter the homes. In the first break-in, Anderson said the burglars ransacked the house, toppling fur­ niture and emptying drawers and closets. “In one, they even took some airline tickets for Florida," Anderson said. Officials have alerted the airline, but no one has tried to use or cash in the tickets, he said. Anderson said police have suspects in the burglaries and have alerted area agencies to keep tabs on the area. “We’ve narrowed it down to a couple of guys, that’s what we’re looking at,” he said. "It’s one of those deals where you just leg­ work it out." Special assessment (com from page 2) Services pleaded guilty Nov. 2 to reduced policy. Under current city rules, employees who retire, and their spouses, may continue $500, Shari Endsley, 21, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted welfare fraud by failure to inform. Endsley, who admitted to receiving Aid to Dependent Children and food stamps between May 1983 and June 1986, faces penalties of up to two years in prison and/or a $1,000 fine. Members of the Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) were on the giving and receiving ends of two different surprises last week. The week started wilh MADD officials sur­ prising Hastings Police Chief Daniel Furniss by giving him a plaque for all of his support for their new teddy bear project. Because Furniss is leaving Hastings io ac­ cept a position with lhe Criminal Justice and Law Center at Lansing Community College. MADD wanted to express its thanks to Fur­ niss with a plaque and his very own teddy bear. "Wc wanted to do something for him (Fur­ niss) since he helped us so much,’ said Con­ nie Wymer, MADD president. “It’s a good project and I’m glad I’ve got involved in it," Furniss said. MADD has raised more than $2,000 so far to purchase teddy bears to supply county law enforcement agencies and ambulance services wilh the bears to calm and comfort children they meet in crisis situations. For instance, public safety personnel can give the bears to children when they are in automobile ac­ cidents, are lost or are victims of child abuse. "They're so frigtened and everyone loves stuffed animals," said Mickey Fisk, chairman of the teddy bear project. Later in the week. MADD officials drew the winning name in the organization’s teddy bear fund raiser drawing which has been go­ ing on for a number of months to raise funds for the project. The winner was Thelma Dugan, of Hastings, who surprised MADD when she announced Friday that she would give lhe bear back io the group so members could continue the drawing and raise more funds for the bear project. Thelma Dugan (right) of Hastings won the big teddy bear in the MADD fund-raising drawing but she gave the bear right back to MADD officials Mickey Fisk (left) and Connie Wymer. Mrs. Dugan donateo the bear back to the group so they could sell more tickets to earn more money to launch a teddy bear program. The program will provide law enforcement agencies and ambulance services with smaller teddy bears to comfort children in crisis situations. "I think it’s a worthwhile project so 1 want to donate it (the bear) back so you can con­ tinue the drawing," Dugan said. “I’m surprised (my name was drawn). I never usually win anything," she said. The drawing for the large bear, originally donated by Diane Flohr, will continue until their health insurance coverage. • Approved the appointments of three people to the five-member compensation board, which is responsible for determining the salaries of city officials. Appointed were Robert Stanley, who is retired from the Hastings Mutual Insurance Co.; Melody Bowman, vice president of Hastings Savings & Loan; and Carl Schoessel, superintendent of the Hastings Area School District. Stanley's term will expire Oct. 1, 1991; Bowman's term wil end Oct 1, 1992; and Scheessel's term will expire Oct 1, 1993. The other two members of the compensation board are Duane Bcwer and Pat Vaughan. • Accepted lhe low bid of $4, 815 from Smith Instrument for a new flowmeter for the city’s wastewater treatment plant • Accepted the low bid of $1,795 from lhe Zylstra Door Co. for an insulated door for the wastewater plant the week before Christmas. Tickets will be available at Mode O’Day in Hastings and from MADD members MADD also is conducting another drawing for a child's rocking chair, donated by Russ Morgan of M & M Construction and painted by his wife. Legal Notice NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE State police probing burglaries near Delton Jail. A Hastings woman charged with illegally continuing to receive welfare aw'^nry from the Barry County Department of Social charges. In exchange for lhe dismissal of two more serious charges of welfare fraud fraud over (MADD) bear project full of surprises Members of the Berry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) surprised Hastings Police Chief Daniel Furniss last week by presenting him with a plaque and a teddy bear In appreciation of his support for their new teddy bear program to give bears to children in crisis situa­ tions. In the photo are (from left) Connie Wymer, MADD president; Furniss, Mickey Fisk, chairman of the bear project; and Sherlyn Olsen, treasurer of the organization. Hastings firemen struggle to open a badly damaged driver’s door after a fatal accident Friday claimed the life of a 70-year-old Hastings woman. Thelma Anne Banash was pronounced dead at Pennock Hospital after crashing into a tree on North Broadway just south of Brown Road In Carlton Township. Accident victim praised by friends by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Known as a kind, caring person who touch­ ed many lives, Thelma Anne Banash was mourned Tuesday by family and friends after her tragic death in an auto accident Friday. Banash. 70, of 137 Coats Grove Road, was on her way home from a doctor’s appointment Friday when she struck a tree on North Broad­ way. just south of Brown Road in Carlton Township. She was pronounced dead at Pennock Hospital after the 5 p.m. crash. A volunteer with the Barry County Democratic Party. Banash was busy during the 1988 election campaign, said county Democratic Chairman Robert Dwyer. “She enjoyed election night very much," Dwyer said. "Thelma was one of those peo­ ple who was always doing things for people. She was known for taking care of nuns or visiting the sick." Active with St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Banash attended Mass nearly every day, said the Rev. Leon Pohl, pastor of St. Rose. “She was very active in me church and in the community.” Pohl said. "She was very committed to people." Dwyer said she was known for carrying around lists of people for whom she would say special prayers. "She was just one of those people who was always doing things for people, the rare Christain who lives it." Dwyer said. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Banash was driving south when her car cross­ ed the road and struck a tree on the east side of the roadway Hastings firemen called to the scene worked for ’5 minutes before they could open the car door and remove Banash. Deputies .-aid Banash was wearing a seat belt at the time, but the cause of the accident remains under investigation. A resident of Hastings since 1935, Banash was born and raised in Clare. In 1937, she married Emmanuel A. Banash. who died in 1985. She formerly was employed by Perks Tavern and A & P and also worked as a distributor for The Grand Rapids Press. Burial was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Default bos occurred in the condition* of a mortgoge mode by DENNIS KAMINSKI ond SUSAN D. KAMINSKI, his wife, mortgagor*, to Mutual Home Federal Saving* and Loan Association, now known os PRIMEBANK Federal Saving* Bank, a federal saving* ond loan association, having Its principal offices at 171 Monroe Avenue. N.W.. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503. mortgagee, doted July 28, 1978, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Barry County, Michigan, on July 31, 1978, in Liber 237 of Mortgages, pages 391-394. By reason of such default, the undersigned has elected to declare the entire unpaid amount of sold mortgage due and pavable forthwith. At the date of this notice is claimed to be due for principal and interest on said mortgage the sum of Fifty-four Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Four and 12/100 Dollars ($54,954.12) No suit or proceeding* at law have'been instituted to recover the debts secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. Notice Is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such cose mode and provided, and to pay said amount with interest as provided in sold mortgage, and all legal cost*, charges and ex­ penses, including attorney fee* allowed by law, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to lhe highest bidder at lhe front steps of the Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan 49053 the place oi holding the Circuit Court within Barr/ County, Michigan, on December 8. 1988. at 10:00 in the forenoon local time. Pursuant to Section 3240 (8) of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, a* amended, (MCLA 600.340 (8): MSA 77A3240 (8)). the redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of the foreclosure sale. The premise* covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, described as follows, to wit: The Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northeast fractional 1/4 of Section 3. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, except the following three described parcels ol land: 1. Commencing ot the Northwest comer of the Northeast fractional 1/4 of sold Section 3. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, thence East along the North line 300 feet to the place of beginning of this description, thence South 200 feet, thence East 100 feet, thence North 200 feet, thence West 100 feel to the place of beginning. 2. East 520 feet of the Northwest fractional 1 /4 of the Northeast fractional 1 Z4. except the South 230 feet thereof. Section 3, Town 4 North, Range 10 West. 3. West 481 feet of the Northwest fractional 1Z4 of the Northeast fractional 1 /4 of Section 3. Town 4 North. Range lOWest, except the North 200 feet of the East 181 feet thereof. Dated: November 8. 1988 PrimoBank Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee Vornum. Riddering, Schmidt £ Howlett Nyal D. Deems Attorneys for Mortgagee Suite 800 171 Monroe Avenue. N.W Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (12/1) �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 17, 1988 Lions, Trojans, seniors head 1988 All-County football squad by Steve Vedder Five seniors who spearheaded Middleville to a pair of O-K Blue championships, and six Maple Valley players who helped propel the Lions to back-to-back playoff appearances head the I9K8 Banner-Reminder All-County Fcxitball team. Hastings had lhe most players selected, six. while Lakewood had four on the team and Delton three. The all-county squad is heavily accented by 1988 Banner-Reminder All-County Team • OFFENSE Mike Brotherton, Middleville QB Jamie Murphy, Hastings RB Mike Smith, Middleville RB Cody Malison, Maple Valley „ HB Andy Shaw, Lakewood OE OE Scott Hubbert, Hastings Line Tim Cruttenden, Hastings Darrell McCaul, Lakewood ' Line Marty Parshall, Delton Line Burke Thompson Middleville Line Ric Merrill, Maple Valley Line Kicker Mike Everett, Maple Valley 6’0" 5’9" 5’10" 6’2" 6’1" 6’0" 6’1" 6’4" 6’4” 6’1" 6’0” 5’10" 185 183 190 170 180 168 190 265 221 200 195 190 Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. 5’9” 5’10" 6’2” 6’0" 6’0” 5’8" 5’10” 6’0” 5’9” 5’10” 5’8” 5’9” 180 195 193 150 190 165 175 185 190 145 151 162 Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Br. Sr. upperclassmen with seniors grabbing 20 of the 24 spots. Twenty-one of the players received either first or second team all-league honors while seven players, including five on defense, are repeaters from the 1987 squad. Heading the offensive unit is the Mid­ dleville backfield duo of quarterback Mike Brotherton and Mike Smith at running back. Trojan offensive lineman Burke Thompson was also named. Hastings and Maple Valley each had three players on offense with Saxon running back Jamie Murphy, lineman Tim Cruttcndcn and end Scott Hubbert named. The Lions are kicker Mike Everett, running back Cody Mat­ tson and lineman Ric Merrill. Rounding out the offensive unit arc Delton lineman Marty Parshall and Lakewood end Andy Shaw and lineman Darrell McCaul. Heading the defensive unit are three Maple Valley playbrs who helped limit the opposi­ tion to county-low 9.4 points per game during the regular season. Lineman Scan Bitgood, linebacker Greg Flower and back Matt Forell were all selected. Hastings also had three players on (he team with lineman Jim Lenz, hack Dave Fouty and punter Jack Hobert. Middleville contributed lineman Jack Rosenberg and linebacker Don Peters while Lakewood noseguard Nick Ackley and linebacker Wade Peele were named. Delton had two players on defense, linebackers Troy Wooden and John Roblycr. Brotherton and Murphy arc repeaters from the 1987 team. Brotherton. who started 23 straight games from his sophomore to senior seasons, wound up running for a county-high 10 touchdowns while passing for five more. The 6-0. 185-pound senior completed 44-of-91 passes for 657 yards while rushing for 474 yards on 6.6 yards per carry. In his outstanding three-ycar varsity career. Brotherton ran for 20 touchdowns while pass­ ing for 11 more. Middleville coach Keith Rhines said his signalcaller was the heart of the team's offense. DEFENSE Line Line Line Line LB LB LB LB LB DB DB Punter Nick Ackley, Lakewood Jack Rosenberg, Middleville Jim Lenz, Hastings Sean Bitgood, Maple Valley John Roblyer, Delton Wade Peele, Lakewood Troy Wooden, Delton Greg Hower, Maple Velley Don Peters, Middleville Matt Forell, Maple Valley Dave Fouty, Hastings Jack Hobert, Hastings Offensive backs Jamie Murphy, Mike Smith, Mike Brotherton and Cody Mattson. ‘The thing about Mike is that he improved every year." said Rhines. "He doesn't even know his potential yet." Murphy, slowed by sickness and injuries, rushed for 476 yards and seven touchdowns. The 5-9. 183-pound fullback has totaled 15 touchdowns with his senior year yet to be played." Middleville’s Smith led lhe O-K Blue in rushing while finishing with a county-high 887 yards. A two-year starter. Smith ranked first in the area in yards per game (98.6). se­ cond in yards per attempt (6.2). and third in scoring (52 points). The Lions' Malison rushed for 835 yards and six touchdowns in nine regular season games and then added 158 more yards in two playoff contests. The junior end duo of Shaw and Hubbert combined for an incredible 53 catches and 13 touchdowns. Shaw was named to the firstteam all-Capita) Circuit team with 32 catches good for 566 yards and five touchdowns. "He had a great year." said Lakewood coach Mike O'Mara. "Whenever we needed a completion we went to him." Hubbert played in only six games after breaking a leg. but the 6-0. 168-pound junior grabbed 21 passes for 405 yards for a county­ best of 19.1 yards per catch. Hubbert tallied eight touchdowns and 52 total points. Lakewood's McCaul and Thompson of Middleville were named to the Capital Circuit and O-K Blue teams. Parshall is a two-time all-KVA lineman. Maple Valley’s Everett booted I l-of-14 ex­ tra points and his only field goal while being named the top kicker in the SMAA for the se­ cond straight season. Defensively, the trio of Maple Valley’s Bitgood. Forell and Flower helped the Lions to a 9-2 mark and first SMAA championship in five years. Flower, an all-county repeater and all-SMAA team member, closed out a fine three-ycar varsity stint with 352 tackles including a team-high 104 this year. The 6-0. 185-pound Flower also rushed for 1.700 yards in two seasons. Forell, the Lions’ quarterback, led the county with six interceptions while adding 45 tackles from his safety spot. He was named to the SMAA team. Bitgood is a two-time all-SMAA pick who make 101 tackles while recovering four fumbles. Hastings’ Lenz, a unanimous all-Twin Valley pick, had a remarkable year at defen­ sive end and then linebacker. The 6-2. 193-pound senior was credited with a countyhigh 139 tackles and assists including 47 in the last two games as a linebacker. "He's just an outstanding football player," said Hastings coach Bill Karpinski. The Saxons’ Fouty picked off one pass, recovered two fumbles and made 60 tackles from his cornerback spot. The 5-8, 15 l-pound senior was a second-team all-Twin Valley pick. Hobert. the Saxons' starting safety and backup quarterback, averaged 39.5 yards for 25 punts. The anchors of a good Delton defense were linebackers Wooden and Roblycr. The only defensive letterman back. Wooden led the Panthers with 121 tackles and assists. He also added an interception, two fumble recoveries and three sacks. Roblycr had 45 solo tackles and 31 assists with a county-high 16 sacks. Roblyer was also the Panthers’ top rusher with 596 yards, six touchdowns and 50 points. Middleville's Peters and Rosenberg headed the O-K Blue all-league team. Peters had an outstanding season with 86 tackles, two in­ terceptions including one for an 89-yard touchdown, and six sacks. "People just run away from him,” said Rhines of Peters, who finished his career with 242 tackles. Rosenberg intercepted three passes from his tackle position while also adding 45 tackles and three sacks. Lakewood's Peele is a repeater from the 1987 all-county team. The 5-8, 165-pound linebacker was credited with 107 tackles in­ cluding 12 for losses, an interception and fumble recovery, and seven sacks. Ackley was a first-team all-Capital Circuit pick while making 37 tackles including four for losses. Linebackers Don Peters, Troy Wooden, John Roblyer and Wade Peele. Defensive linemen Jack Rosenberg, Jim Lenz, Sean Bitgood and Nick Ackley. The 1988 Banner-Reminder All-County team: (front row left to right) Don Peters, Burke Thompson, Mike Brotherton, Mike Smith, Jack Rosenberg, Marty Parshall, Jamie Murphy, Dave Fouty, Jack Hobert (second row) John Roblyer and Troy Wooden, (third row) Darrell McCaul, Wade Peele, Nick Ackley, Andy Shaw, Ric Merrill, Mike Everett, Tim Cruttenden, Jim Lenz, Scott Hubbert (top row) Cody Mattson, Sean Bitgood, Matt Forell. 1988 Barry County Statistics ------------------------- * Defensive backs Dave Fouty and Matt Forell. SCORING Brotherton (M) Roblye; (D) Smith (M) Hubbert (H) Murphy (H) Wolfenbarger (H) Mattson (MV) to 10 6 7 8 7 8 7 2 PT. 0 7 5 2 4 0 0 UP 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 FO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PTS 60 57 52 52 51 48 42 PASSING Griffin Brotherton Nurenberg RUSHING Smith (M) Wolfenbarger (H) Mattson (MV) Richardson (LO) Roblyer (D> Murphy (H) Brotherton (M) ATT 134 91 105 c 59 44 52 YDS 965 657 659 ATT 144 160 140 126 98 104 72 YDS 887 757 835 743 596 476 474 RECEIVING Shaw (LO)................................... . Hubbert (H)................................. Lewis (M)..................................... Van Stee(M)................................ TD 11 4 7 PCT 44% 48% 49% PER GAME 98.6 84.1 92.7 82.6 66.2 68.0 52.7 NO. ....32 ....21 ....13 ....12 YDS 566 403 144 127 INTERCEPTIONS Forell (MV)........................................................................6 Lake (LO)...........................................................................4 Brotherton (M)................................................................ 4 Rosenberg (M).................................................................4 TACKLES Lenz (H)........................................................................139 Wooden (D).................................~............................. 121 Peele (LO)....................................................... ~......... 107 Flower (MV).................................................................104 Bitgood (MV)..............................................................101 Tumbull (H).................................................................. 98 Roscoe (MV).................................................................. 95 Roblyer (MV).................................................................95 Punter Jack Hobert and kicker Mike Everett Offensive linemen Marty Parshall, Burke Thompson, Ric Merrill, Tim Cruttenden and Darrell MsCaul. Maple Valley linebacker Greg Flower. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 17. 1988 — Page 11 Saxons snap three-game losing streak in season-finale 43-41 Bowling results Sunday Night Mixed Get Along Gang 29-15. Family Force 28’4-1516. Pin Busters 28-16. White Lightn­ ing 27-17, Misfits 27-17, Hooter Crew 24-20, Sandbaggers 24-20, L’s & J's 22-22. Alley Cats 22'6-2116, Ogdcnitcs 21-23. Green­ backs 21-23. Gutterduslcrs 20-24. Really Rottens 19'6-24'6, Quality Spirits 19-25, Guys& Gals 18-26, Chug-a-Lugs 18-26, Detroiters 16-28. Mas& Pas 11'6-324. Women’s High Game and Series - V. Goodenough 149, B. Moody 183, L. Tilley 173. B. Behmdt 195. A. Ward 154. T. Ray 156, M. Bowman 140. J. Ogden 175, L. Stamm 199-515. J. Smith 151, D. Snyder 179-507. D VanCampen 178. C. Wilcox 163, M. Snyder 211-511. L. Case 126. D. Kelley 177. B. Wilson 140. P. Godbey 153. T. Hatfield 136. . Men’s High Game and Series - D. Goodenough 156. S. Goodchough 206-531. R. Little 191 523. M.'Tilley 196. B. Ray 162. B. Cantrell 176. R. Ogden 192-537. R. Allen 169. C. Pennington 184, B. Lake 168. J. Woodard 220-591, G. Snyder 205-530. B. In­ gram 189-504. R. Snyder 188. B. Miller 191, R. Neymeiyer 186-519, W. Hass 175-522. W Friend 171. C. Wilson 179. L. Joppie 201. L. Godbey 153. Splits converted - R. Little 3-7-10, L. Tilley 6-7. Commerical Minors Hastings Fiberglass 3016, Sm-th’s 25'6, MDot 244. Flexfab 23. Hastings Bowl 22, Mulberry Fore 214, Cove's Dist. 194, Cary Display 194. Ginbach 19. High Game and Series - J. Bremer 212-494, D. Lambert 210-563, M. Verus 208-501. N. Aspinall Jr. 199-521. B. Curtis 186-521, J. Woodard 173-509. Monday Mixers Michclob 274-124. Miller Real Estate 24-16. Pioneer Apartments 24-16. Hastings Bowl 24-16. Andrus of Hastings 22-18, Hastings Bowl & Lounge 22-18. Superior Seafoods 22-18, Cinder Drugs 22-18, Deweys Auto Body 20-20. Sir N Her 20-20, Girrbachs 19-21. Hastings Flower Shop 18-22. Miller Carpeting 174-224, Friends 15-25, Music Center 14-26, Burger King 9-31. High Game and Series - L. Hause 200, H. Service 187. E. Ulrich 180, D. Burghdoff 159, M. Wieland 185-529, M. Ellsworth 174, L. Murray 152, P. Pennington 181, C. Nichols 165, K. Schantz 176-529, B. Howes 169. S. Hanford 170, S. Everett 160, P. Wilson 172. P. Czindcr 196, P. Koop 186-517, M. Moore 160, N. Wynn 198, S. Fields 192. C. Beckwith 183, D. Murphy 162. J. Solmes 179, S. Griffin 184, B. Cud­ dahee 168. S. Everett 140. T. Boise 139. Splits Converted - F. Schneider 3-7-10, B. Hanford 4-6. Wednesday P.M. Mace’s Pharmacy 29-11; Nashville Locker 28- 12; Art Meade 27-13; Cast Offs 24-16; Gillons Const. 22-18; Lifestyles 20-20; Handy’s Shins 18-22; M & M s 17-23; Friendly Home Parties 16W-23W; Valley Realty 15-25; Varney’s Stables 13'A-26'A: DeLong’s Bait 10-30. High Team Games and Series - S. VanDenburg 205-600; K. Becker 192-543; M. Snyder 206-538; L. Elliston 195-528; P. Frederickson 199-519; R. Rine 193-519; T. Christopher 193-516; B. Moody 192-528; D. Murphy 189-473; B. Blakely 175-461; S. Knickerbocker 168-455; K. McMillon 167-457; P. Castleberry 168-451; M. Harvath 172-450; B. Miner 187-447; T. Owen 163-422; A. Gillons 189-412; J. McQuem 160-415; B. High 166; P. Edger 151: N. Houghtolin 145; N. Munn 139. Thursday Twisters Andurs 36-8; Geukes Market 28-16; Heritage Chevolet 25-19; Century 21 22-22; B.D.S. INc. 21^-22'A; Hastings Mutual 29- 24; Bowman Refrigeration 19 W-24'A; Alley Cats 19-25; Goodwill Dairy I6A-27V6; Hastings Bowl 13M-20M. High Games - C. Hurless 164; R. Cole 163; D. Carpenter 134; P. Guy 179; C. Arends 167; D. Bartimus 172; L. Barnum 163; D. Williams 136; B. Kruko 156; S. Wright 169; D. Staines 169; P. Wright 156; B. Wood 156. High Gaines and Series - D. Catlin 201-526; D. Greenfield 198-521; A. Tubb 197-441; J. Gasper 172-464; D. Knight 144-398; E. Vanasse 173-463; A. Carpenter 162-432; B. Bvnum 170-440; J. Connor 146-433; C. Allen 185-468; C. Wallace 153-449. Thursday A.M. Quest Marks 31; Thomapple Manor 28; Bosleys 28; Kreativc Komers 26; Slow Pokes 24; Kloostcrmans 24; Nash Locker 234; Northland Apt. 234; Hummers 23; Varneys 224; Stardusters 20; Kaiser Seed 19; Silk Screen 154; Leftovers 16; Barlow Florist 15; Wehons 15. Good Games - B. Johnson 154; M. Breocherbecker 161; I. Ruthruff 182; N. Hummel 167; P. Fisher 168; J. Arquilla 174; A. Welton 138; P. Hamilton 166; C. Rose 127; L. Davis 130; C. Ryan 121; J. Jonie 154; C. Biggs 133. High Series and Games - J. Ruthruff 226-516; B. Moody 183-509; L. Glecker 147-426; K. Forman 170-484; M. Brimmer 151-431: V. Peabody 159435; A. Lieb 130-353: T. Weeks 144-394. Thursdays Angels Outward Appearance 31-13; Stefanos 3OA-13W; McDonalds Q 30-14; Clays Din­ ner Bell 21-23: Hickory Inn 19-13; Guekes Market 16-28; Hastings Bowl 15M-28K; McDonalds I 14-30. Good Games - C. Burpee 153; M. Burpee 134; L. Doubledee 158; M. Morgan 135; C. Tolgar 148; J. Connor 161; C. Moore 163; C. Cuddahee 163-464; B. Morgan 153; M. In­ gram 159; R. Haight 179; L. Tilley 174-490; B. Cowell 155; S. Rose 185-498; S. Svoboda 192-561. Hastings draws Delton in district competition Hastings will play Delton in a first round district basketball game on Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.nu at Wgyland.. . . The winner plays in the finals cm Wednes­ day, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. The Panthers, currently in second place in the KVA, are 13-4 while Tuesday’s win against Sturgis finishes the Saxons at 8-11. In another first round game Wayland (13-5) plays Middleville (14-4) on Nov. 17. The winner meets Caledonia (14-4) on Nov. 21. Both games are at 7:30 p.m. Still time for Hastings alumni to play basketball DEER HUNTING...OPEN There is still room in the two Hastings alumni basketball games slated for Nov. 25. The first game at 6:30 p.m. is for varsity players who graduated prior to 1979. The se­ cond game immediately after is for those players who graduated after 1979. Any ex-varsity player who is interested in playing should contact Dennis O’Mara at 948-8625. Players should bring blue and gold shirts to the game. There will be a $1 admission fee to the public. The 1988 firearm deer hunting season opened Tuesday. Despite warm and breezy conditions, Hunter pressure was down across the state, which features an all-time record deer herd of 1.5 million. DNR officials expect 410,000 whitetails to be harvested, another all-time record, by close to 750,000 Michigan hunters. The firearm season lasts from Nov. 15-30 with on­ ly shotguns being legal during that time. Pictured above is Wayne Meade of Hastings, who bagged an 11-polnt buck near Cartton Center on the season’s second day. TUESDAY MONDAY SUNDAY U LI WEDNESDAY LI Holiday Activity Calendar 38 Dim 'til Christmas 34 Days ‘til Chriumm 33 Day* 'til Chn’irmoi J2 Day* 'til Christmas 31 Day 'til ChriMvwi Discount Sale ExUfXM Hours Begin. Moat Merchants Open until I PM 30 Days 'til Christmas jJDECEMBER Al Christmas Parade 7:00 P.M. Dim 'til Cftmrmai 37 Dim ‘til Chrunmu 25] ' ’ “"J Merchant's Thanksgiving Day ’<il (Tinuimu 27 Days ‘til Chriamgj Hastings saw its jayvee basketball record fall to 3-16 overall and 3-11 in the Twin Valley in a 38-31 loss to Sturgis on Tuesday. Cindy Purgiel had 15 points and 12 re­ bounds to lead Hastings while Elissa Kelly had eight points and 12 rebounds. In last Thursday’s 36-23 loss to Lakeview, Jennifer McKeough had five points and Kris Carr, Vikki Boggus and Jennifer Balderson four. Hastings’ Jackie Longstreet drives around a Sturgis girl In the Saxons* 43-41 win. Longstreet’s two free throws with a minute and a half left sealed the win. Scoreboard YMCA Youth Council’s Adult Indoor Soccer Game Results November 9, 1988 Team W L T Blue 2 0 0 Yellow 2 1 0 White I 1 1 Red Oil Green 0 2 0 Green 2 vs. Blue 9; Yellow 14 vs. White 2; White 8 vs. Red 8. YMCA-Youth Council’s Mens Basketball Game Results C League W Riverbend 1 Hastings Mutual 1 Carls Mark. 1 Neils Ins. 1 1ZJ NOVEMBER — t* Hastings jayvee eagers drop pair SATURDAY FRIDAY THURSDAY Hastings withstood a furious fourth quarter rally to snap a three-game losing streak Tues­ day and beat Sturgis 43-41. Leading 28-17 at the half, the Saxons let Sturgis’ man-to-man defense bother them into hitting just 4-of-Il field goals. The Trojans outscored Hastings 15-9 to close to within 37-32. Sturgis' Patty Griffith finally tied the sere at 41-41 with 1:36 left. But the Saxons’ Jackie Longstreet hit both ends of a one-and-one to give Hastings the two-point win. Hastings' first over an opponent ahead of them in the Twin Valley standings. The Saxons finish the season 8-11 overall and 7-7 in the Twin Valley. It was only the team’s second win in its last six games. Kelle Young led the winners with 12 points, including 10 in the second quarter when Hastings turned an 11-8 first quarter lead to a 11-point halftime margin. Lin James and Carrie Carr each had eight points for Hastings. James and Katie Peterson had five steals while Longstreet and James had four assists. "It was a good way to end the regular season and enter the districts,” Hastings coach Ernie Strong said of the win. Downtown Open House 36 Days ‘til Chrimtuu Merchant's Discount Sale Qrinch Look Alike Contest 29 Dm 'til Oirfanwa _3J Bualnasa Light A Light Contest Judging Holiday Ball 2ft Days ‘til Christmas 25 Dm 'til Chrutmm 24 Dim 'til Christmas ■_8j 23 Day* 'til Chriumas 22 Day* 'til Ckriamm 9j Residential Light A Light Judging .’I Dim 'til Chriama< 2l> Dayt 'til Chriuma* a-------- 19 Day 'id Chriamas hJ 18 Dan 'til Chrurmai iT 17 Dim 'til OiriiPnas «F Band Concert Men's Night HIGH SCHOOL 3:00 P.M. Downtown Hastings 8:004:00 P.M. HDan 'til 3------- l.l Days ‘id Cknunvij i5] 12 Days 'id Chrutnuu 11 Day 'til Christmas E 20| 10 Days 'til Christmas ' 22] 16 Dim 'til Christmas 15 Day* 'til Christmas Lira Christmas Play Downtown 9 Day* ‘til Christmas 8 Day* 'til Christmas & Hastings Schools Out Shop in Hastings L 0 0 0 0 J-Ad Graphics Doozans Prog. Graphic Ag. Boys Flexfab Superette - 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 A League Benedict Farm Razors Edge Hastings Nashville Merch 0 । ■ .1 1 Superette 28. B Minor League - Kloostcrmans 59 vs. Know Patties 76; Larry Poll Realty 47 vs. Viking 31; A.H. Spider 72 vs. Hastins Mfg. 36. B Major League - Lake Odessa Merchants 59 vs. Hastings Realtors 65; Weltons 50 vs. Format 54. A League - Peterson (Hastings) 94 vs. Nashville Merchants 81; Razors edge forfeitted to Benedict Farms. B Minor Know Patties C&B Discount Larry Poll Realty Hexbag Kloostcrmans Koop A.H. Spider Viking Smoke Drift Brown Jug Hastings Mfg. Editor’s Notes, cont. from Page 4- contest will have plaques of cautious and evasive language more than Two plaques will be awarded this year in the retail division of the Hastings City of Lights contest, sponsored by the Hiring* Area Chamber of 1 । 1 1 0 C League - Riverbend 41 vs. Doozans 20; Progressive Graphics 18 vs. Hastings Mutual 27; Carls Market 41 vs. Ag. Boys 23; Neils Ins. 42 vs. Flexfab 14; J-Ad Graphics 30 vs. Hostings ‘Lights' in retail division B Major Hastings Realtors Weltons Lake Odessa Merch. -Format Sisters Fabric any other segment of modem society. We in the media are not immune. We have advanced phrases such >>< "Moral Majority," which leaves questions about whether it is moral while it can be proven it is not a majority. We also can be convicted of foisting abominations such as Dr. Ruth's "side sex," which was banished by the Hunters in 1988. Society in general can be blamed for the way the word "nuclear” is said by so many Commerce. A plaque will be given for the best decorated window and another will be presented for the best decorated building. Christmas decoration entries in the retail, industrial and professional divisions of the contest will be judged on Saturday, Dec. 3. Residential entries will be judged Dec. 10. Jill Turner, executive director of the chamber, said, "To make sure your home is considered for the judging of the residential, call the chamber office of us. We too often butcher it by uttering (945-2454) and give us your address. Judges can consider only homes within the Hastings city limits." She added, "Decorate and be part of the City of Lights my best to try not to fall into the traps of spirit!" may be sent between Nov. 15 and Dec. 15 to "nukuler." But the Unicom Hunters and others who Jamie Garrett strive to save our language seem to believe that it isn't really the common men and women of America who are destroying our precious language. It is the leaders who are taking us down the path to the slaughter of the Queen's English. I was amused and encouraged by the letter from the Unicom Hunters last week. I was encouraged retirement, because despite Rabe's the battle continues, and it is spearheaded by Rabe’s successor, Bill Crawford. Keep it up, Unicom Hunters. Long live your crusade. Meanwhile, I'll continue to do using words that are useless and offensive to the Queen's English. By the way, nominations for the 1989 dishonor list of words, cliches or phrases Garrett named to league gold team Jamie Garren of Hastings was named to the Tennis Valley All Conference Golf Team. The selection to the All Conference Team is based on lhe number of strokes above or below par for each of the four golf courses they played in the conference. In each case 18 holes were played and Jamie had a 11 above par stroke average. In the Stole Finals this year at Forrest Acres in East Lansing, Jamie had an 80 in the 18 hole tournament which was the 15th best score of the day. As a four year member of the golf. Jamie has received a letter the past three years and was named the most valuable player. "Banisn," Office of Public Affairs and 6 Du** 'til CAriunuB 261 5 Days 'til Christmas 4 Dayt 'til Christmas 3 Days *til Christmas 29] 2Z1 After Christmas Clearance 2 Days ‘til Christmas “J I Day 'til Oirutnwu Information, Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. 49783. The telephone number is (906) 635-2315. As always, the list will be announced Jan. 1 and '‘All-time Posters," containing all words put on the dishonor list since the Unicom Hunters started, is available for $5. CORRECTION: A story appearing in the Nov. 3 Hastings Banner identified a home on Cobb Road near Delton as the residence of for John A. Falvo. A current resident, however, said Falvo does not live at that address. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 17, 1988 Delton students improve in math, reading scores Delton Kellogg Schixil students generally improved their scores in math and reading in the Michigan Education Assessment Program tests. However, scores of the optional tests for health and science were weak os they have been in other school districts. The statewide MEAP tests are designed to measure minimum student performance, which is defined by the Michigan State Department of Education as achieving threefourths of the educational objectives in math. CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 liii'.imw Services Miscellaneous Help Wauled FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: M:dwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Shirley.____________________ 1000 SUNBEDS-TONING TABLESSunal-WOLFF Tanning Beds. SlenderQuest Passive Excercisers. Call for FREE Color Catalogue. Save to 50%. 1-800-228-6292. ATTENTION: EXCELLENT INCOME FOR HOME ASSEMBLY WORK. Info. Call 504-646-1700 Dept P 2124. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 PRESCHOOL OPENINGS We presently have two openings for preschoolers al 9:30 a.m. If interested please call 374-7944, Lakewood Christian School. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 FREE PUPPIES: 3 to good home, call 945-5575 after 5:30p.m. LAKE PROPERTY TUlo._-on Lake, approx. 2 acres, 300 ft frontage, one house and 2 cottages. Make offer. 616/948-2774. MINI WAREHOUSE from $29.00, available now. Thomapple Storage. 948-4242. BUY GOVERNMENT seized and surplus vehicles from S100. Fords, Chcvys, Corvettes, etc., in your area. For info call (602) 842-1051 ext 1893._________ TOYOTA STARLET 1983, good condition, runs excellent, am/fm, $1200. After 6pm 623-6297. Coinuiunils Soiices LAKEWOOD-IONIA COMMUNITY EDUCATION Trips and Tours announces the following trips; November 25, Christmas in Chesaning, $38.00 includes entertainment, candel lighting ceremonies, carriage rides and dinner at the Chesan­ ing Heritage House; Nov. 26-28, Winter Festival of Lights, Niagra Falls, $209.00 per person, double occupancy includes tick­ ets for 2 shows, Tony Orlando and Dawn and the “Polish Prince" Bobby Vinton, tradi­ tional holiday dinner, 2 break­ fasts, fireworks, touring of the lights and accomodations at the Radisson Hotel, transportation by deluxe motor coach. Jan. 25-Feb. 12, Fabulous Florida, $1068.00 per person, double occupancy. Call for full informa­ tion, Lakewood Community Education (616) 367-4323 or (616) 374-8897. For reserva- OLD ORIENTAL RUGS Wanted any size or condition. Call 1-800-443-7740. 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Required degree in museum studies, collections manage­ ment, or related field, 2 years paid professional museum employment $15,200, benefits, housing optional Letter, resume and references by Nov. 30,1988 to Director, Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, Mi, 49058. 616/945-3775. HELP WANTED: Career oriented person for growing Real Estate office. Rea! estate license is required, we can help you get yours. Call for details, knobloch Realtors, 623-6600. reading, health and science. Delton seventh and 10th grade students sur­ passed the reading scores of their school counterparts last year, but fourth graders did not. In math, all three grades improved. At the 10th grade level, 90.7 percent of the students achieved at least three-fourths of the objectives in reading, up from 80.4 percent in 1987. In math. 87.6 percent completed the ob­ jectives. up from 60.1 percent. Health tests showed 48.8 percent this year, up from 25 in 1987. In science, 39.5 achieved the objec­ tives. an increase from 22 in 1986 (the last year science was tested). Seventh grade reading results were 90.2 percent, up from 89.6 in 1987; and math jumped to 84.8 percent from 63.3 last year. In health, students showed a slight improvement, up to 54.5 percent from 50 percent last year. Science scoring involved 47 percent of students reaching minimum objectives, up from 30.4 in 1986. In fourth grade, reading results dropped to 90.8 percent achieving the three-fourths ob­ jectives from 92.5 last year. Math scores in­ creased to 96.5 percent, up from 92.6 in 1987. In health, 70.4 percent reached minimum objectives, down from 84.2 last ycar.- Sciencc was slightly higher, with 53.5 percent compared wilh 50.8 percent in 1986. Of the improved reading and math scores, Superintendent Dr. John Sanders said, “I think we’re starting to see the results of cur­ riculum changes and methodology adjustments. “It’s not something you can change over­ night, but our efforts are starting to be seen. Our students were diligent in taking the test and I’m very pleased and proud of our young people and appreciate the effort of the staff.” Sanders said the district’s science and health curriculums need attention because students might not be exposed to areas that are covered in the test. ’’We’re going to look at it in a couple mon­ ths.” he said. The MEAP results were presented Monday to the Delton Board of Education. INSURANCE COMMER­ CIAL PROCESSOR-Rater for well established growing prop­ erty - casualty agency. Modern office, computers, fax, educa­ tional opportunity, handy park­ ing. Located 1-496 and Trow­ bridge Exit. 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The second phase, completed this summer, expanded taxiways of the current run­ hangar and a repair/maintenance hangar are also pct of a long-range plan for the east way, added taxiways in the new terminal area, and renovated the existing beacon. side of the grounds. But those two buildings would be for private use and would be built through private ftmds. The terminal would be some 33 by 44 A third stage, because of federal insist­ ence, will probably include the widening of feet, said Murphy. The existing terminal is 15 by 60 feet, including a classroom. A the runway, from 60 to 75 feet; fencing around the entire airport; and a new taxiway basement would house electronic controls for the runways, routing beacons and airport so airplanes taxiing to takeoff or from landing do not have to drive on the runway, lighting, as well as storage space. The current septic system is overloaded, Murphy said. A major part of the runway is 30 years and the well is not "capable of as much as we're doing with it," Murphy said is a main old, said Murphy, and demands much ex­ pense "just filling in the cracks." reason for the new site. By constructing the terminal and moving The past two phases of the project have the main part of lhe business from the north side to the east side of the airport, Murphy been 90 percent federally funded, and 5 per­ cent each by state and county sources. The new project is not part of that threestage master plan, he said, because the feder­ al government does not participate in termin­ al building projects. 8.25 % 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Sorviea NaufW Mondoy 8 to 8 Tvatdoy-Fndoy 8 to S CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS PIONEER BANK «uu MTta run Nraw North Branch Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Part*. I MIO b?2 1889 <1 bHH BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! Accepting Blds IHISS BodyG^me 1983 BUICK ELECTRA ESTATE WAGON 945-3387 MECHANICAL SERVICE Wheel Alignment Brake Work Electrical • Air Conditloninr. PARTS 2110 W GUN LAKE ROAD Across from Fudges • New Radiators • Rebuilt Starters ff ^ltemators — As Is — ! JANE FOX Hastings City Bank Phone ms-2401 Contact... Take time to play your tax strategy There's still time in 1988 to plan for taxes. The mistake people most commonly make is to wait until the tax year is over to plan. Then, it's too late. One thing many investors realized in 1987 is that lower lax brackets do not necessarily mean lower taxes. On the contrary, many tax­ payers saw their taxes increase without a pro­ portional increase in earnings. The key to proper tax planning is to unders­ tand what income is taxed, how it is taxed, and what can be deducted from it. Once you establish your taxable income, you know your tax bracket. Although much has been written about the lower tax rates of 15 percent and 28 percent, they don’t apply to everyone. If your taxable income goes above a certain level, a five per­ cent “surtax" kicks you into the 33 percent marginal bracket regardless of what the Inter­ nal Revenue Service calls it. For example, let’s say you file a joint return with a taxable income of $100,000. Your tax bill is $16,264.50 on the first $71,900 plus an additional $9,273,33 percent, on the rest. One surprise item that can substantially in­ crease taxable income is capital gains. In­ vestors often sell a long-held asset, such as common stocks or mutual funds, at a profit. At one time that long-term gain was given a reasonable benefit by being taxed only a max­ imum 20 percent. This is no longer true. Now it is taxed as ordinary income just as if you had gone out and earned it. That means if you fall within the upper income group, you could face a 33 percent marginal rate on this year’s gains versus the old 20 percent. The time to calculate capital gains is before the tax year ends. For example, if capital gains have placed you in a high marginal tax bracket, look carefully for any losses to offset the gain. You may deduct those losses from your short- or long-term gains. You may also carry over any losses that you don’t use in one year to future tax years. Review all your securities before year end for tax-loss candidates. What if you own a security you feel has good potential but is cur­ rently worth less than you paid for it? Con­ sider selling it, taking the loss and buying it back later. It’s a legitimate tax strategy if you are careful to avoid a “wash sale." Under the "wash sale" rules, you may not take a loss within a period of 30 days before you sell your security and 30 days after. 61 days total, if you’ve bought a "substantially identical stock or securities.” Understand the rules before you act. Once the year ends, it’s too late to apply sensible tax strategies that could save you hundreds of dollars. If you sec taxes are tak­ ing an extra big bite out of your income, take time now to meet wilh a professional and to do some serious tax planning. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previ­ ous week. Company Close Change AT&T 28V. -V. Ameritech 92V. —3V. Bristol Myers 42V. —V. Chrysler 25V. —V. CMS Energy 24 —V, Coca Cola 42V. —V, Detroit Edison 16V> — V, Dow Chemical 84V. —1V< Exxon 42V. —1V. Ford 50V. —’I. Gencorp 18V. — IV. General Motors 81V. —1V, Hastings Mfg. 32V. —V. IBM 117V. — 2'1. JCPenney 53 —V, Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. 83V. —3V. Kellogg Co. 59V. —1V. McDonald's 46 V; +V. Procter & Gamble 80V. —2 Sears 41V. —V. S.E. Mich. Gas 19V. —V. Upjohn 30V. —1V. Gold $423.75 +$4.25 Silver $6.38 —$0.02 Dow Jones 2076.99 —50.50 Volume 115,591,000 AIRPORT.,.continued from page 1 aircraft, including Learjets, to land in Hut- 12 MONTH CD 1436 3. Hanover SU Hailing*, Midi. 40060 COLLISION REPAIR • Insurance Work • Glass Replaced The board was told that support personnel, who include secretarial and clerical staff, teacher assistants, custodians and cashiers, have petitioned for affiliation with the Michigan Education Association and an elec­ tion will be scheduled for the 77 employees of that unit. The board also recognized two middle school students, Ann Marie Phillips and Jeff Brown, who are state winners in lhe American School Food Service Association's “Just Say No to Drugs” contest. Their entries now will advance to the national level. Ann is the daughter of Dee and Larry Cook and Michael Phillips. Jeff is the son of David and Marilyn Brown. Ann wrote an essay and Jeff created a poster. Winter sports coaching positions were ap­ proved by the board. They include Rick Williams, junior varsity basketball; Jim Gib­ son, freshman basketball; Paul Krajacic, eighth grade basketball; Dwight Lamphier, seventh grade basketball; Julio Oretz, varsity volleyball; Julie Perry, junior varsity volleyball; Denise Ohhouse, freshman volleyball; Sherry Merda, eighth grade volleyball; Margaret Skinner, seventh grade volleyball; Rob Heethuis, varsity wrestling; Mark DeBolt, assistant varsity wrestling; Jim Delaphiano, middle school wrestling; Desiree Perry, high school cheerleading; Tammy Smith, eighth grade cheerleading; and Patrice Hall, seventh grade cheerleading. In other business Monday, the board: —Set May 21, 1989, as the date for bac­ calaureate and May 28 for graduation, with both events taking place at 2 p.m. May 24 is the last day of settool for seniors. —Purchased a 65-passenger school bus that will be in service in February. The $36,010 diesel engine bus will be purchased from In­ ternational Wise Trucks Inc. of Kalamazoo. This is the second bus the board has purchased this year. —Agreed to increase the price of a half-pint of milk from 15 to 20 cents to compensate for a price hike from suppliers. said, "As far as the public is concerned, the airport would be a half mile closer to town." That move would also allow for more hangar construction. He said there Is no room to build more hangars near the current terminal. If more hangars were added where there are "acres and acres and acres" of open area at the east end of the grounds without a terminal there, "it would be like having a nice garage in one place and living in another town." The proposed terminal would be a mem­ orial to former Hastings resident Earl McMullin Jr., who was killed in a helicopter accident June 23,1980, at the airport A memorial fund was started at that time. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that money be instead donated in McMullin's memory to the airport building fund, said his father, Earl McMullin Sr. "He was active and interested in the dev­ elopment and continuation of the airport as well as the promotion of the airport," said McMullin of Earl Jr. McMullin said he was beginning to doubt that be would see a building dedicated to his son in his lifetime. But now he's encouraged that plans are underway. "I am excited about it and, of course, I'm really pleased they're going to dedicate it in memory of our son," said McMullin, chair­ man of lhe board of Hastings Fiberglass Products. Alice Marshall (left) and Marilyn Irish of Nashville, examine the handiwork of a home­ made quilt at the St. Rose bazaar Friday. The quilt was one of many handmade pro­ jects designed and created by members of the church and donated to the annual bazaar. Demand, drought will push holiday feast prices up DETROIT (AP) - Rising demand for turkey may push up the price of the bird on Americans' holiday tables this year. And prices of vegetables for the tradi­ tional holiday feast also may be higher, with As a leader in the local manufacturing arena, McMullin said that the building pleases him not only because it will be a memorial to his late son, but the commun­ ity will also benefit economically. "What people are not aware of is the indu­ stries' use of the airport. Sometimes we'll have representatives on a short schedule come in for a meeting for a couple of hours or for lunch, and then take off again," McMullin explained. "I personally feel, from the community's standpoint, and Barry County's as well as the industries' standpoint, that the development of a fine airport is important to local indus­ try and Barry County as a whole," he added. “We should make it something we’re proud experts attributing those increases to the hot, dry summer. Changing eating habits apparently are behind a 25-cem-a-pound rise in wholesale turkey prices since last year, according to Alan Rahn, Michigan Sure University poul­ try economist "There is a strong and growing demand for turkey products. It’s part of a trend to white meat” Rahn said. The prices may seem especially high compared with the 1987 Thanksgiving sea­ son, when an oversupply caused supermar­ kets to slash turkey prices. "You were looking at fire sale prices last year. I saw some prices as low as 29 cents a pound. I doubt you’ll see that this year," Rahn said. Consumers still may avoid big retail price increases, though, because many super­ markets feature turkeys as a Thanksgiving holiday loss loader, pricing them at or below of." Murphy has a copy of plans for a terminal at the proposed site, which he drew up. cost to lure shoppers. Analysts say nature's drought, not peo­ ple's eating habits, have raised fruit and veg­ Ihose plans are dated Sept. 5,1963. etable prices from a year ago. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-11-24.pdf 0e3402cdea0803a8ca55023002af50f6 PDF Text Text C-3 Hastings Public Library 121 S. Church St. Hastings, HI. 4905B .-TTwas. c'--------- ■t.^\gHU GS' Mi ''____________ s NlEiWiSJ ..wrap Assault charges dropped in case Because of conflicting testimony among wititcsscs. assault and battery charges against a Woodland man have been dropped by the Barry County Pro­ secutor’s office. The case against Gary Alien Smith. 38, was dismissed before the scheduled hearing began Nov. IS in 56<h District Court. In August, a Lake Odessa woman filed charges against him. claiming he attack­ ed her when she went to his place of business to Woodland to pick up her three children. The womp told Barry County Sheriff's, dtprttea tat an argument developed Md west on for about Ml minum until Smith punched her in the mouth, knocking her down, depute said. Debate continues over IOOF Hall See Story, Page 2 Thoughts of JFK preserved in writing Coaches’ survey reveals surprises See Story, Page 3 See Story, Page 10 / Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 _ Hastings Banner VOLUME 133, NO. 48_______________________________________THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1968 = PfUC^y Hastings administrators, supervisors get pay hikes cteeL W» wytaa »nea head, tat w£ ■» mmn kwM off tehee* said ite prOMcetor's office AecIsAedl eo by Kathleen Scott or want woe psm®. that tearvtew, then was a ” Crowley said, "to their i usual wifl receive lie later than Norval Thaler, retiring Barry County Clerk, has been selected as Grand Marshal for this year’s Christmas Parade, which is set for Monday evening. Michigan State Mice Trooper Robert Norris «aid nothfaq; w Ito. but the burglar may have attemptod to opes keked safe m the gravel jut office. A door ate was ripped open, letog to the work shop m back of the office. The large, railing doors were opened as wdLknrerrtoritiri believe nothing was removed tern the shop J One week prevKWily. . burgtar broke Burty CouHty tariff's Deputy Dave Oaklate Mid employees forad footprints around the north and east side of the of­ fice budding, coming from the west. A roil of conveyor tefong. vetted at $300, reportedly was takes during the OuS Rash Sbdten told Qtidand he has bad several similar problem since summer. Authorities have taken foot impres­ sions atepictures. and the incidents re­ main Older investigation. Suspect arrested in farm burglary A ratpod in a Saturday eight burglary at aa Irving Township dairy form was ar­ rested Monday on charges of breaking and entering with intent to comrat tarceuy A warrant was authorized by the Barry County Prosecutor's office for the arrest of Ed Ricketts. 23, after friends of Ricketts ted a form worker that Ricketts had items in his possession resembling those taken from the Woodschool Road farm. Michigan State Police Trooper Robert Norris said the farm’s owner reported Sunday morning that a shotgun, a rifle . and a chainscw had been taken from the milk house during the night. A 23-year-old employee at the farm learned through annual friends that Rickerts, of 3131 W. State Road, had been seen with the items. Norris said two residents of West Gun Lake Road reported Ricketts had told them he put the missing items in their garage for safe keeping. When contacted by police. Ricketts said he and a second man took the guns and chainsaw after having too much to drink. Ricketts, who lives within a half mile of the form, said he does not remember the last name or address of the man, t whom he called John. Norval Thaler named parade grand marshal Retiring Barry County Clerk Norval Thaler has been selected as grand marshal of the Hastings Christmas Parade, which is set for 7 p.m. Monday. Nov. 28. Thaler was selected by a special committee of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce after nominations were received from the public. The county clerk for the past 13 years. Thaler’s last day as a public servant will be Friday, Dec. 30. His successor will be deputy Clerk Nancy Boersma, who won election to the post Nov. 8. Thaler was appointed county clerk in May 1975 after William Cridler resigned because of ill health. He was first elected to a fouryear term in 1976 and won two other bids in 1980 and 1984. A Barry County resident all his life, he was bom in Freeport, grew up in that area and he graduated from Freeport High School. For 17 years he lived right on the Ionia and Barry County line. In 1942 he entered military service, serving in the Army in the European Theatre in World War II. It was just before his discharge, in July 1945, that he married the former Norma. Yoder, and about three months later he returned to Freeport to work in the job that he left when he went into the service — at the Freeport Creamery. Between 1945 and 1952 he was a butter maker in the creamery, but then he went into a partnership with Charles Blough as co-owners of the Freeport Supply Store, a general hard­ ware and appliance business. Thaler and Blough still are co-owners of the store 36 years later. Along the way the retiring clerk found some time to play plenty of golf and become an avid bowler and he earned a reputation for singing and his part one year in the production of a ■'Womanless Wedding." When asked what his plans will be after he retires, he said. "I don’t have any immediate plans as to what I'm going to do. I'll just play it by ear and see what happens." He said he and his wife will play a lot of golf and the couple would like to take a brief vacation in Florida sometime this winter. Thaler said he decided not to seek re­ election this year because he had been plann­ ing to retire in the near future, and he didn't want to run for a four-year term that he might want to complete. But he said he is leaving public office with a lot of good feelings. "It was something I always wanted to do," he said. "1 enjoyed it (serving the public).” About bernfj selected grand marshal for the Christmas Parade. Thaler said, "I feel that it’s a great honor. It’s something that 1 didn’t expect. I’m more than happy to be a part of the parade.” Previous grand marshals for the Christmas Parade were Dr. Wesley Logan, 1975; Art Steeby, 1976: Richard Sunior, 1977; Herbert Moyer, 1978; Ruth Tangerstron, 1979; Mel and Alice Jacobs. 1980; Gordon Johncock, 1983; Florence Groos, 1984; Stuart and Pauline Clement, 1985; Pat Hodges. 1986; and John and Bev Warren, 1987. One vote made the difference in wage increases for Hastings school administrators and supervisors for the 1988-89 school year. The Hastings Board of Education Monday voted 4-3 to approve an overall 3.5 percent hike for 19 supervisors and administrators, despite opposition from the public. The increases for four supervisors and two mechanics (who do not belong to any em­ ployee group) totals $4,594. Administrative salary raises for this year amount to $17,732. The supervisors' salaries now range from $16,842 to $28,600, while the 12 admini­ strators* incomes vary from $39,500 to $57,500. The money for those pay hikes, and for raises for all employees, was included in this year's budget, Supt. Carl Schoessel said. "Nothing has been cut because of those increases," he later explained. "It was already in the budget.” Because of changes in personnel, not all ,0f that money has been spent, he added, and will‘go toward dlher programs within the budget Board members Ann Ainslie, Michael Anton, William Baxter and Diane Hoekstra approved the increase, while Patricia End­ sley, Mark Feldpausch and Larry Haywood turned it down. Ainslie, Baxter and Hoekstra are all members of the board's curriculum committee, which labored over the proposal for three months. Retroactive to July 1, the raises will still keep all Hastings administrators and super­ visors below average for the same responsi­ bilities, compared to similar schools in the Twin Valley Athletic Conference and Class B schools in and around Barry County, said Schoessel. The difference between the average salaries and what Hastings administrators are paid ranges from $302 to $3,593 below average, be said. Seniority is not considered in the salary comparisons. Saying he suspected that the action would generate criticism of the board and of the school system by some people in the com­ munity, Schoessel made a statement before the issue was put on the table. "I think that it is a shame that people in this community expect the board to continue paying our administrators and supervisors below average year after year, as has been done back into the late 70s," he said. "Every one of them has done a fine job under those trying circumstances. "This board has worked very hard to get all the salaries in the school system in line, which is not something that happens over­ night However, during the past five years, teachers, supervisors, administrators and oth­ er groups have made concessions and all groups have been brought into line. "But what does this board have to show for it other than a constant barrage of criti­ cism in the newspaper by people who either don't know or won't accept the facts?" asked Schoessel, who is returning his raise to the district "We have a fine group of admini­ strators and supervisors who deserve more than several years of below-average wages. I’m sure that I speak on their behalf when I say that they understand and continue to understand that the board has a difficult fi­ nancial situation, and I do appreciate what the personnel committee is doing." Schoessel also said later that because the district is operating with one less admini­ strator than last year (because of budget cuts after the first millage failed) the current administrators “have had to assume several extra responsibilities this year." Most board members explained the reason­ ing behind their votes. "It’s very difficult for me not to give these people their raises because I don’t think there’s a one among them who doesn't de­ serve it," said Endsley, but she added that she was against the hikes. Ainslie said that a board member has responsibility to the community's interest and to the Hastings Area Schuota, looking out for .its employees. "I really feel that the looking out for the public's interest in this matter does not necessarily mean agreeing with the popular opinion, and I really feel it's in the best interest of the Hastings Area Schools to do this," she said. Baxter pointed out that the supervisors and administrators are probably the only people in the system whose income is not bound by contracts. "I for one, cannot look these administra­ tors in the eye and say to them that 'you're not worth as much as these union em­ ployees,' " said Baxter. Saying it was "ridiculous" that some of the administrators are paid less than teachers, Mark Feldpausch, added that "to have a school system in the situation this is in is ridiculous, too. "It's a perplexing decision to make. I'm having a problem with it an0 I will not support it I don't care where we start - it’s not right, it's not justified - but we have to start some place." Larry Haywood said that such a decision as a board member was "distasteful," but that he agreed with Feldpausch "(I don't want) to send a negative message to this group of employees," explained Hay­ wood, "but we do have to draw the line somewhere, and I'm not going to support this recommendation. Colin Cruttenden, one of the Hastings residents in the audience, urged the board to consider the impact a salary increase would have on Hastings voters. "After three defeats, a passage (of the wage hike proposal) is going to say, 'we don't care what you say on the millage, we're going to give a raise anyhow,'" he said. "I'd like to see someone take the bull by the horns and say, 'No, we have a problem.'" Diane Hoekstra said that she felt that many people hide behind "symptomatic" covers when they want to give a reason for not supporting the schools A general revolt against high property taxes, concerns about wages and "a lack of trust in those of us running the school sys­ tem," are symptoms of the problem, not the problem, she said. See SCHOOL BOARD, page 12 Date of arbitration between county board and architect planned for next month by Elaine Gilbert Arbitration begins next month on charges being brought by the Barry County Board of Commissioners against the architect of the re­ cent remodeling and expansion project at Thomapple Manor. The arbitration between the county and Greiner Engineering Inc. (formerly Daverman and Associates) has been scheduled for Dec. 8 and 9 in the office of Grand Rapids at­ torney Michael Wade. He is one of three ar­ bitrators who will hear evidence from the two sides before a decision is handed down. The county alleges that because of design problems in the work at Thomapple Manor, the project cost al least $290,000 more than necessary. "We feel they (the Grand Rapids architectual firm) did not do the job properly.” said County Coordinator Judy Peterson. She said the county feels the firm should "have cpughi the (alleged) errors” before bids were accepted for the project. The spokesman for Greiner could not be reached for comment and did not return the Banner's telephone message. By seeking arbitration the county hopes to recoup alleged excessive costs it paid for the Thornapple Manor project. The board opted last March to seek arbitration rather than pur­ sue the matter in court, which would be more expensive to the county. Grand Rapids attorney Douglas Donnell is handling the arbitration case for the county and Peterson said she expects that before the arbitration he will finalize a value request for a suggested award to the county to compen­ sate for the alleged excessive costs. After the hearing. Peterson said it will pro­ bably take 60 to 90 days for arbitrators to deliberate the matter and make a decision. In spite of the alleged mistakes made in the design, the county spent extra money to cor­ rect the alleged errors and the county feels it should be reimbursed, she said. If that extra cost of $290,000 had been in­ cluded in the bids, the county probably would not have proceeded with the project, Peterson has said. She said the county probably would have sought an alternative way to make im­ provements at Thomapple Manor or dropped the project at that time. The county contends that one of the errors in design was that fireproofing to meet state code for nursing home facilities was not in­ cluded in the architect's plans and that the county had to pay extra to have the main cor­ ridor fireproofed in the section that houses See ARBITRATION, page 3 Getting ready for the season... Though Thanksgiving had not arrived yet, city crews were out putting up Christmas decorations in downtown Hastings Tuesday morning. On Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, merchants prepare for the biggest shopping day of the year as many consumers begin their quest for holiday gifts. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 24, 1988 Woodmansee juror’s lawsuit goes to mediation after 1986 courthouse fall by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Two and a half years after injuring her foot while serving as a juror during the Norman Woodmansee murder trial, a Hastings woman will seek damages next week before a three-lawyer mediation panel. Claiming she was blinded by television camera lights as she exited the Barry County Court House, Rosemary Mattice is suing TV stations WWMT TV-3 in Kalamazoo and WUHQ TV-41 in Battle Creek for causing an injury to her foot. Mattice, one of 12 jurors in the celebrated murder trial, injured her foot when she fell on a flight of stairs while exiting the court room June 18, 1986. The suit, filed in September 1987, said Mattice suffered a broken foot that required surgery. The injury later caused “serious and permanent impairment in her ability to walk and participate in life's activities and pleasures," the suit argued. Her husband, Lee Mattice, was named as fellow plaintiff because the couple used to walk together up to three miles daily, said the original suit. Because of her injury, "Lee has lost the company of his wife on their walks, thereby suffering a loss of consortium, companionship and comfort." The suit also said Rosemary Mattice had suffered "emotional trauma connected with the realization of the limited future use of her foot and the resulting necessary changes in lifestyle that must be made." Mattice had already descended a steep flight of 24 stairs leading from the second-floor circuit court room when the accident took place on a short flight of stairs leading outside from the first floor of the courthouse. The suit argues that cameramen from the TV stations were pointing their bright lights at her while filming the scene. Because the lights were shining in her face, Mattice los* her balance and fell, the suit said. At the time the suit was filed in 1987, representatives from the two TV stations cither denied negligence on their part or declined to comment on the matter. South Jefferson STREET NEWS ‘Galileans’ to perform here December 4 EVENTS The Hastings Church of the Nazarcnc will be having "The Galileans” for a concert Sun­ day, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. The Galileans are from the West Bloomfield area. The group was organized in 1966. The purpose of their music then was to lift up the Lord and Savior in song. That purpose and resolve is stronger today than ever before. God has used the group over the years to be a blessing to thousands of peo­ ple. They are grateful that the Lord has seen fit to bless their ministry. Their desire and prayer is that the Lord will be glorified and lifted up during their concerts. The public is welcome to join the church for the concert. 1. Thanksgiving Day * November 24. A day to share with family and friends. Let’s take time from our busy days to think about and to give thanks for the numerous blessings that make each of our lives very special. All of us on South Jefferson wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoyl 2. Christmas Parade — Monday, November 28. Again this year, Santa arrives In the evening at the end of the annual Christmas Parade. Join us downtown for the annual celebration. Enjoy the lights, shop the stores and then visit Bosley's on South Jefferson and get a free candy cane. 3. This Saturday, Hastings Merchants are sponsoring a Grinch Look Alika Contest for kids of all ages. Dress In your best “grinch" outfit and stop at WBCH In Downtown Hastings between 10:30 and 11:30 on Saturday to be judged. Prizes will be awarded. 4. World Championship Duck Calling Con­ test Wings Over the Prairie Festival Nov. 22-26. Do your duck call on South Jefferson this week and get a $2.00 gift certificate. If a duck files In, it's $2.00 more. If a turkey shows up, it's $3.00 more, (limit 10) 5. Merchants Discount Sale - Friday and Saturday. Shop the special deals this weekend during the annual Hastings and South Jefferson Street Merchants Dis­ count Sale. Check out the ads in this week's Reminder and shop with us this weekend. 6. Giant Tinkertoy Extravaganza November 25-27. Join in the fun of our annual Tinkertoy Exhibition. Build us a creation out of tinkertoys and bring It to Bosley's for a $3.00 gift certificate, we will also display It In our window for a week. Best effort wins a Christmas bear from our Pause gift shop. (12 and under). Adults may enter for the fun of it. 7. Pasadena Doo Dah Parade - November 27. Parade down South Jefferson this week as they do in Pasadena, singing the fight song of the 1989 Big Ten represen­ tative to the Rose Bowl, and get a $3.00 gift certificate, (limit 10) 8. While shopping for Thanksgiving this year, buy some extra cans of food for this year's Christmas Baskets. Your donation of new or used toys, clothing, food or money is much needed and appreciated. 9. Hunters! Don't forget to donate your deer hides to the Hastings Elks Club. Proceeds help brighten some child's Christmas. ! 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Our Sentiment Shop collection of Christmas Cards Is now on display. We also have a large assortment of American Greetings boxed cards at 30% off. 5. Our Pause Gift Shop Is all decked out for Christmas Shopping. Visit this Friday and Saturday and get 20% off any Stuff­ ed Animal or Doll in stock. 6. Our Selection of Home Health Caro items is the largest In this area. 7. Shop our Gift Wrap Department for bows, paper, tags and more to wrap your Christmas gifts. ' ... for ... BOSLEY SOUTH JEFFERSON STRICT DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - XS-MM by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A former Hastings youth club leader charged with writing thousands of dollars in bad checks on the club's accounts was bound over Monday to Barry County Circuit Court to face charges of uttering and publishing. Grace Smith, 31, waived preliminary exam in 56th District Court Menday and is expected to plead guilty to reduced charges later this month in circuit court. An organizer of the Hastings Community "Just Say No" (to drugs) Club and the planned Hastings Youth Activities Center, Smith was arrested in Kalamazoo County last month on similar charges. In district court, the prosecutor's office agreed to dismiss charges of forgery and uttering and publishing arising from a February incident in which she allegedly wrote a bad check for 517 using a fictitious name. In exchange, Smith, now of Middleville, is expected to plead guilty to reduced charges stemming from a $300 and a $200 check she allegedly wrote in early October at a local grocery store. Police said those two checks were written out with another group leader as the drawer or maker. Authorities from several agencies are charging that Smith has passed numerous forged checks in Barry and Kalamazoo Counties in September and October. by David T. Young The old International Order of Odd Fellows Hall at the corner of Jefferson and Green streets in Hastings, now the headquarters for the Barry County Democratic Party, is the focus of a delicate debate that is making little progress tewjkji resolution. The issue, between the City of Hastings and the hall's present tenants, the Democratic Party, concerns a city ordinance on parking requirements. City officials contend that present use of the IOOF Hal! is in violation of Section 3.16 of the City Code. According to City Attorney James Fisher, the code states that one foot of paved parking space must be provided for each square foot of floor space in a non-residential principal building. The Democratic headquarters does not offer that amount of paved space and the way things are going, it may not be possible. Those who use the building now are parking at a lot across the street, owned by Cappon's Quick Mart. However, because that lot is unpaved, city officials maintain use of the building still violates the code. Democrats earlier this year attempted to reach a lease agreement with the county for using the small back lot at the Barry-Eaton County Health Department. "We talked to (Bany County Coordinator) Judy Peterson and (former director of the health department) Bob Shaffer about public parking at the Barry-Eaton Health Department lot," County Democratic Committee Chairman Robert Dwyer said. "They told us we could use it after 5 p.m., but the city then chained it up at night.” County Coordinator Judy Peterson said there were talks between the county and Democrats about the lot and she said the Democrats offered to have it paved at their cost and to assume liability while using it. However, negotiations apparently hit a snag late last summer when Democrats learned they couldn't use the lot weekdays and Tuesday nights because the health departmentneeded it then. • Meanwhile, the Democrats continue to use the Cappon lot in front of the historic Striker House. This lot has 5,000 square feet while the hall has 4,200, so it meets space requirements. "We'd like to resolve our need for parking," Dwyer said. "We're concerned about making parking available.” The Democratic Party and the Hastings Planning Commission have met for some time in efforts to hammer out an agreement, but none has been made. The planning commission recently turned the matter over to the city attorney. Fisher now is examining the issue and says that he and the city do not want to take the matter to court. "The last thing the city wants to do is go to court," Fisher said. "The city likes to work with landowners to help them comply and the planning commission has attempted to that over the last several months." The Democrats contend that they have saved the building and because the structure was built long before the code was enacted, it should be "grandfathered" or exempt from the parking regulations. The city's answer to that is that because the principal use of the building changed when the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs turned it over to the Democrats, its use changed, too. One city official said, "There is a big difference between 15 people having a meeting and 100 people gathering to play bingo." The Democrats took over the hall in October 1987 on a lease-option agreement with the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. Dwyer said the two fraternal organizations have used the building continuously for the last 70 years, but not during the winter months because of the costs of heating it The Democrats have renovated the building and made improvements since leasing iL The hall, he said, is 130 years old, it is not designated as a historic building. “If the building can't be used (because of parking regulations), it won't survive, so the community would lose," Dwyer said. There is space next to the old hall that could serve as a parking iot, but the 8.25% PIONEER BANK , K I its position by 10 percent, they're entitled to get attorney fees paid by the other side." In their 1987 suit, the Mattices sought over 510,000 in damages from the two stations. The mediation hearing, which is closed to the public, is scheduled for Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in Barry County Circuit Court. Although the panels usually announce their decisions immediately after oral arguments are completed, the final decision may not be known for some time, if ever, Fisher said. "The results of mediation aren't open to the public. In fact, the judge doesn't even know the results," Fisher said. Word on whether the mediation settlement was successful won't be announced until the scheduled trial date comes up in 1989. At that point, if the mediation was successful, the decision - though not the settlement amount - will be announced. If the mediation was unsuccessful, the case will go to trial on that date. Mattice's foot injury, which occurred on a Wednesday, delayed jury deliberations for five days while she received medical care. She later completed her jury duty in a foot cask Woodmansee was convicted in June 1986 of first-degree murder in the death of Dowling resident Ricky Goddard. Woodmansee later was sentenced to life in prison. And a leader from the two local clubs said as much as $2,000 in locally donated funds has disappeared from the clubs* accounts. The funds had been earmarked by the two community groups to open a permanent youth club in Hastings. The community "Just Say No" Club is not connected with the similarly titled organization run through the Hastings Area Schools. At the time of her arrest, seven checks totalling just over 5 1,400 have been collected locally that can be attributed to Smith, Hastings Deputy Police Chief Jerry Sarver said. Another $800 in checks has been collected by the Barry Township Police Department and nearly $3,000 in checks were passed in Kalamazoo County. Group leader Mike Kelley, who was the only person aside from Smith authorized to sign checks for the two clubs, said group leaders were alerted in September when a couple of unauthorized checks were cashed and returned by the banks. The accounts were closed in mid-September, but after several more checks were bounced, club leaders took the matter to the Hastings Police. Previously convicted of uttering and publishing, Smith, was arrested by police in October when she violated a condition of her probation by trying to open a bank account in Kalamazoo, said Hastings Police Investigator Michael Leedy. District Court Judge Gary Holman set bond for Smith at $10,000. Debate continues over parking for 130-yr. old IOOF Hall 12 MONTH CD Alexander Pope Ff But a substantial financial incentive is placed upon the participants to actept the panel's decision. At the trial the party that rejected the mediation settlement must not only win the case but must surpass the amount of the panel's settlement by at least 10 percent If the party fails to win the case or surpass the settlement, that participant becomes liable for all the attorney costs and fees of the opposing party. Similarly, if both sides reject the panel's settlement, both become obligated to win a settlement that is 10 percent greater than the panel's figure. "If both sides reject, the case goes to trial," Fisher said. "Whichever side improves Local youth club leader to face forgery charges in connection with passing bad checks SANTA CLAUS "Amusement Is the happiness of those who cannot think." . ■awr-PHRRmRCY- We've had it for five years," Fisher said. "It's a good tool for getting cases resolved." Under the process, a three-lawyer panel hears arguments from both plaintiff and defendant. The panel then renders a decision and awards a settlement to one party. If both parties agree to the settlement, the case is discharged by the judge. If one or both sides reject the settlement, then the case goes on to trial. JOIN " QUOTE: Designed to move backlogged cases through the court system more rapidly, mediation is becoming more common in busy circuit courts across Michigan, said Hastings attorney James Fisher, who is representing Rosemary and Lee Mattice. “It's worked pretty well in our circuit. North Branch I 800 GzZ 1889 3)3 688 3051 The old Odd Fellows Hall, now being used by the Barry County Democratic Party, doesn’t have enough parking according to a city or­ dinance, and city officials and Democrats are trying to work things out in order to avoid going to court. Democrats have backed off in attempts to purchase iL The land is owned by John and Esther Walton. She is a city council member. Dwyer said the Democrats have declined to buy it because its value listed on the city assessor's books is below what the Waltons' asking price was. Tht property now is listed on the open market under Miller Real Estate. "If it’s worth that much, why aren’t they (the city) taxing it for that much?" asked Dwyer. Mrs. Walton said that she and her husband asked the Democrats only what they paid for the lot themselves. She contended that the Have your own opinions? WRITE US A LETTER! THE HASTINGS BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 lot is worth much more on the open market. She said she doesn't have a lot of sympathy for the Democrats* parking plight. "They bought that building before they really considered what they needed to do with it," she said. Fisher suggested the Democrats go to the zoning board of appeals to ask for a variance, but Dwyer said asking for a variance implies they would acknowledge they weren't in compliance. Dwyer said though the debate on the matter has existed for a long lime, he and the party have not received official notice from the city that they are in violation of the code. Fisher said, "It's difficult for me to believe they haven't received some kind of notification." Dwyer said he and the Democrats also don't want to eventually wind up in court, but they will do so if necessary. ""We'd like to avoid the (court) situation if we can,” he said. "But we are prepared to defend our rights." He questioned whether it would be wise for the city to litigate the issue. "What good is it to use public tax dollars to fight a suit that if the city wins, the community ultimately may lose?" he asked. �1 The Hastings Banne: — Thursday, November 24 1988 — Page 3 Neff pleads guilty to escape from custody by Jeff Kaczmarczy k Clarence Neff, who eluded police for six weeks this fall after escaping front custody. pleaded guilty last week in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court to charges of escape while awaiting trial. Neff. 29. was scheduled to appear in 56th District Court in Hastings when he escaped out a window in the Court and Laws Building on Aug. 31. He was apprehended by authorities Oct. 12 outside Lakeview Square Mall in Battle Creek. As part of a plea agreement with the pro­ secutor's office, the charges Neff was facing in district court at the time of his escape — breaking and entering, and a second charge of receiving and concealing stolen property — will be dismissed when he is sentenced. The prosecutor also will not charge Neff, of Cloverdale, as an habitual offender, further. Neff will admit to any other non-violent crimes he either has committed or has knowledge of. Neff won’t be changed in any of the cases, but will be required to testify in any court matter arising from the information he gives police. In Barry County Circuit Court Nov. 16. Neff said he was waiting to appear in district court when he and John Falvo decided to escape through a window in the lockup cell of the Courts and Laws Building. “Me and Falvo undid a couple of screws and unbolted the window and got out,” he said. The two. dressed in Barry County Jail green uniforms, were seen emerging from the 18'A-by 31'/.-inch window by a woman who told police of the escape. Falvo was quickly recaptured, but Neff, who was wearing a black tee-shirt and cut-off blue jeans, removed his outer uniform and escaped. On the receiving and concealing charge. Neff told the court a friend brought him a chainsaw and rifle and asked him to sell it. assuring Neff that neither had been stolen. After closing the deal. Neff said he read in a newspaper about a theft of a chainsaw and ri­ fle He went back to his customer, checked out the items and determined they were the stolen articles. But instead of turning them into police. Neff said he and the man who first gave them to him took the rifle and chainsaw to Kalamazcxi and sold them there for SI75. Bond was cancelled, and Neff was remand­ ed to the custody of the Barry County Jail. Sentencing was set for Dec. 14. In addition to his pending charges in Barry County. Neff faces charges of larceny and felonious assault in Calhoun County in con­ nection with incidents on the night of his arrest. Authorities said Neff was at Scars at Lakeview Square Mall on Beckley Road when store security guards saw’ him pick up a fishing reel and walk out of the store. As he left the building, he was approached by store authorities in the parking lot. Neff fled across the street, where he was trapped by police and security guards in the K mart parking lot. He was taken into custody and lodged in the Calhoun County Jail. At first he gave Battle Creek police a false name, hut the following day they learned his identity and that he was wanted in Barry County for escaping from jail. During the six weeks before Neff was recaptured, officials reported several sightings of him in southwest Barry County. Tips in late September and early October led to the searches of two homes and a vacated trailer in Cloverdale, but authorities were un­ successful in locating the escapee. Tips also were received that Neff had been seen in the Delton area in an orange-colored pickup truck, in a white Chevrolet van and in a Brown Ford Mavcnck. The window the two fled from in the Courts and Laws Building has been permanently scal­ ed off since the escape. JFK’s assassination remembered in writing a quarter century later County OKs private airstrips in special permit New three-unit strip mall going up If the parking lot is paved before the snow flies, three new businesses could open in Hastings. A three-unit strip mall on West State Street will house three businesses, tentatively an optical store, a furniture store and a submarine sandwich shop, Devel­ oper Steve Coleman told the city planning commission. The 90-by-60 foot building is currently under construction, and the opening dates depend on when the parking lot is completed. Engineer sought for courthouse renovation by Elaine Gilbert The first step in tackling renovation of the 95-year old Barry County Courthouse already is under way. County Coordinator Judy Peter­ son told the board of commissioners Tuesday. That first step involves hiring a project engineer who would work for the county and oversee the county's interests on each phase of the work to make the courthouse handicap­ ped accessible and to renovate the structure. Peterson said she hopes the project engineer can be hired in January. She said she has placed an advertisement in the Dodge Report, seeking a project eng:ncefor the proposed $1.35 million courthouse program. The weekly trade publication reaches con­ tractors. engineers and architects, she said. In addition, other project engineers who have been recommended by other agencies are be­ ing notified that the county is seeking pro­ posals to hire a project engineer. At the November general election, voters gave the county the green light to issue bonds for the courthouse renovation. The bonds are to be repaid over 10 years by property tax in­ creases. with the first year's millage increase set at 0.395 mill. Peterson has developed "a very tentative'' timetable for the project, which calls for the architect to be hired in February, construction Crash injures driver, age 13 A 13-ycar-old Delton youth, looking for something to do, was hurt Friday after he crashed a stolen car into a tree while attemp­ ting to elude police. The boy. who turns 14 next week, was treated for injuries after leading Barry Coc. Sheriff's deputies on a 90 mph chase that v j­ ed when he struck a tree in Barry Tow is’.ip. Deputies Anthony Stein and Jay Olejniczak said they were driving north on Kingsbury Road near Pifcr Road when they were ap­ proached by a southbound car about 1:30 a.m. When the deputies dimmed their bright lights, the passing driver shut off his vehicle’s headlights. The deputies turned to pursue, caught up with the car and first turned on their overhead lights, then their spotlight and finally their siren in an attempt to stop the southbound car. The driver continued, accelerating to 90 mph and running a stop sign al Cloverdale Road, deputies said. Around a curve, the driver lost control of the vehicle, ran off the road and struck a tree. Still conscious at the scene, the boy told authorities had was looking for something to do and had taken his father's car for a ride. But when police checked the license plates on the 1987 Plymouth, they found it registered to a couple residing on Guernsey Lake Road in Delton. When contacted by the sheriff’s depart­ ment. the owners said that when they had gone to bed at midnight, the car was still park­ ed in the yard. bids to be opened by May I. bonds to be issued by June I and construction to begin Ju­ ly 1. "‘It’s an ambitious project timetable." she said, adding that it is "fast track." "I want the exterior construction to begin while we still have decent weather. " Hiring a project engineer is expected to cost up to $60,000, but Peterson said she thinks a good project engineer can be obtained for less. When a project engineer is hired, she said, that person will: —Assist in the selection of an architect: review contract bid specifications — checking to sec if there are less costly, more efficient ways to do the work. —Meet with the county board, judges and county coordinator at various times to ensure that plans will enhance the court system, the proposed new commissioners' quarters on the third floor attic and discuss other aspects. —Review construction bids to ensure that the best contractor is selected. —Act as construction manager of the pro­ ject. working with the contractor and the ar­ chitect: and handle other duties. As part of the process of hiring a project engineer, Peterson will have a mandatory "pre-proposal conference" Monday with all firms and individuals interested in submitting proposals for the position. By requiring atten­ dance at the conference, she said, only people who are really interested in the project will submit proposals. The conference will give candidates an op­ portunity to see the building, ask questions and receive informative printed literature about the project before submitting a proposal to the county. The deadline for prospective project engineers to submit a proposal to the county is 5 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 8. Interviews with candidates will be set up as soon as the pro­ posals arc reviewed by the county board's property committee and Peterson. Peterson said she hopes that by the end of December the committee will have a recom­ mendation on a project engineer to present to the full board. ARBITRATION, continued The administrative wing added on to Thor­ napple Manor was not fireproofed, either, as the board had expected. The cost to include that fireproofing, after construction had begun, was so excessive that a firewall was substituted. Peterson has said. Because the administrative quarters were not fireproofed, she said, it limits the county’s future use of that part of the building if it is ever needed to house patients. Another county complaint is that two small bathrooms in the administrative wing were not designed to be handicapped accessible, as the county anticipated. Peterson has said the architectual firm ended up paying for the cost to have one of the bathrooms accessible to han­ dicapped. but the county paid for the other. The county maintains that it should not have had to pay that additional cost. The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday gave its approval to a zoning amend­ ment to allow the placement of private airstrips in agricultural zones if a special use permit is obtained. Special use permits are only granted after a public hearing is held before the county plann­ ing commission. Before the amendment becomes effective, the Michigan Department of Commerce must approve the change. Linda Anderson, county planning director, said. The amendment already has been approved by the county planning commission. The current county zoning ordinance allows airstrips in both agricultural-rural residential zones and industrial zones. Anderson said the request to add private airstrips in agricultural zones to the or­ dinance's special use list surfaced when an in­ dividual interested in buying property in the county contacted the planning office about placement of a private airstrip on the agricultural zoned land on which the person intends to build a home. Amending the ordinance is preferable to rezoning, she said. Hunting mishaps plague hunters, residents by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Several mishaps have plagued hunters and area residents since the beginning of deer season, area officials say. On the second day of rifle season last week, a 23-year-old Battle Creek man was injured when he stumbled and accidently shot himself in the foot. Michigan State Police Trooper Al McCrumb said Francis Woodrum Jr. was walk­ ing through mud near Bachman Road in Hastings Township about I p.m. when he tripped. The gun discharged, hitting Woodrum in the right foot. Woodrum, who required surgery after the accident, lost part of his second toe up to the first joint, McCrumb said. On opening day. a hunter reported his truck had been shot and vandalized in Carlton Township. The hunter told a Barry County Sheriff’s deputy he parked his 1981 Ford F-100 pickup truck near Fighter Road while he was hunting. When he later returned to the truck, be found three hubcaps stolen and two bullet holes in the windshield. Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott said the gun us­ ed on the windshield was probably a BB gun. On Monday, a motorist on M-37 reported a hunter fired at her car as she was driving south toward Battle Creek. The woman told Michigan State Police Sgt. Robert Dell she was driving near Banfield Road near the county line when a bullet struck the exterior mirror on the right side of her 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier. She told police she stopped and looked around but did not see anyone. The bullet, which lodged in the mirror housing, appeared to be fired from a .22 caliber short rifle. Dell said. Nashville man arrested in false police report A Nashville man who may have been holding a grudge was arrested Monday on charges of making a false police report. A witness told police that Kenneth Ray Wood. 48. may have been trying to get another man in trouble when Wood reported to police Saturday that the man had damaged Wood’s smdshicld by throwing rocks. Michigan State Police Trooper Robert Nor­ ris said Wood summoned police Saturday afternoon, reporting that a yellow Pinto with three people had just driven past his home at 4S30 Thomapple Lake Road. As it approach­ ed. the car slowed, and two of the occupants threw stones at Wood's car. he said, cracking the front window. Wood identified the three occupants for police. Norris said. Wood's son confirmed the story, but his wife said she didn’t see the incident because she was inside the home. But she told police the window on the 1978 Chevy had already been cracked. Norris said when he later talked to the three people, each one denied throwing rocks as well as denying they had driven past Wood’s home that day. Norris said he had been at Wood’s home on another matter earlier that day and had noticed the Chevy parked with the rear of the car fac­ ing the street. When he mentioned that to the owner. Wood replied that he always parks with the front of the car facing the road. A witness who was present at the time said Wood had asked him to back up his story. But the Hastings resident told Norris he would not give a false report and that no one had thrown rocks at Wood’s car that afternoon. The man said Wood had had a dispute previously with one of the alleged rock throwers and may have wanted to get him in trouble. Wood was taken into custody on the charge and was released on a $20 bond. A charge of making a false police report is a misdemeanor carrying a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and/or $100 in fines. Corrections and Clarifications: In tlic Nov. 10 edition of the Banner, the vote total listed for Carol Hewitt, a write-in candidate for Woodland Township Clerk, was incorrect. A story in the Banner said she received 88 votes, which was her total from absentee ballots. She said she also received 120 votes from the machine in Precinct No. 1. giving her a final total of 208. Original tallies from the Barry County Clerk's office incorrectly listed Hewitt's vote total. A story in the Nov. 17 Banner about a public hearing on an amendment to a vicious dogs ordinance carried incorrect information about the date of the hearing. The public hearing will take place at 7:45 Monday. Nov. 28. at the city council’s chambers in City Hall. Patrick Kelly was a high school student when John F. Kennedy was assassinated. The photo below was taken in 1967 when he was a senior. His mother, Agnes McPharlin also Is shown with him in 1986 (photo above) and Patrick's son, Peter Kelly. The President, John F. Kennedy, and the Governor of Texas, John Connally, have been shot and maybe killed, I don't kno*-. yet. They have been shot in Dallas, Texas. They were taken to Parkeland Hospital. "It is believed that the President was hit in the head and the Governor in the chest. More bulletins coming in. "Mrs. Kennedy was heard to say 'Oh no,' or 'Oh my God, no."" "Dad just called up, asking me if I was Tuesday marked the 25th anniversary of the assassination, of John F. Kennedy, perhaps the most traumatic public event in this centuryfor the United States. While many people who are old enough to remember that tragic day recall what they were doing when they heard the news, a 39-year-old Grand Rapids man with Hastings ties has a document to show his thoughts and feelings about iL Patrick Kelly was 14 years old and home from school with a sore throat the day Kennedy was gunned down in Dallas, Nov. 22, 1963. But unlike many others, who search their memories for what they were doing during that historic occasion, he has his thoughts written down on paper, almost in the form of a single page of a diary. Kelly's mother, Agnes McPharlin, grew up in Hastings and once again lives here. The daughter of Lee Howard, a teacher and administrator for the Hastings Area Schools, she graduated from Hastings High School in 1931. McPharlin, after she graduated from Central Michigan University, earned a master's degree from the University of Michigan and taught school for 30 years. She married Harry Kelly and lived and taught in Dearborn, Reed City and Lansing before Harry's job with the Greyhound Company moved the family to suburban Chicago. . The Kellys were living in Lombard, DL, when young Patrick, then a freshman in high school, saw the news come over the television that President Kennedy had been shot in Dallas. As he watched the events unfold, he sat down and put on paper his thoughts. "Not many people did that, but he was home and he had the time," said Mrs. McPharlin. She noted that her son had a keen interest in history and he somehow knew that he was witnessing a major event as he was nursing his sore throat. Patrick today is a book sales representative for Simon and Schuster in Grand Rapids. He majored in history and received his bachelor',? degree from Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, in 1972. Another tragedy struck the family in the same year Kennedy died. Only a month after the assassination, Harry Kelly died of heart attack. His widow married Edward McPharlin in 1971 and then returned to her hometown of Hastings. She had retired from teaching, but she continued to do some substituting in the Hastings system. Today, she is simply proud to have preserved her son's thoughts on a historic day 25 years ago. The following is an abridged text from what Patrick Kelly wrote on that historic day. looking at the television. 1 said yes,' but he didn't know he was dying. "What about the kids in school, I wonder if they know? I am sick today with a sore throat. "What a terrible, terrible holocaust! Oh, my God, please don't let him die. "Poor Mrs. Kennedy. Why. God, at this time? "One of the Secret Service men was killed. They say that John F. Kennedy is in critical condition. "Elm and Houston streets, it took place there. Man and woman fired the shots, they fired the shots. "Mrs. Kennedy is not injured, but in a state of shock. I'm shaking all over. I'm writing thisfor all the next generations. Those right wingers. "Just saw a writer at the luncheon the President and the Governor were going to when shot crying his eyes. "A wave of shock and mass numbness as flowed over the United States of America. "Now a rifle has been found. Found with the rifle were bits of chicken and a paper gun rest. It wasfiredfrom thefifthfloor. "A Dallas policeman was shot to death trying to stop a suspected car. “Listening to and watching CBS News with Walter Cronkile. Two priests have been calledfor. "The shooting occurred one hour ago. The people around the shooting said the shooting sounded like a firecracker and then two more, shots. "The stock market has dropped sharply. "The report is the President is dead, but it is not confirmed. Please don't make it be so. "A doctor told them, the newsmen, with tears in his eyes, said the President is dead! No, no, no! ! am shaking like mad. "Poor Grandma and Grandpa, I hope they take it all right. They liked them so much. "I say he is one of the best presidents we ever had “A 25-year-old man killed the President. It is confirmed. The great President is dead “Lincoln was shot on a Friday, loo. There aren't words that help me confess my great feelings now for our beloved President. "Perhaps the President, now Johnson, was hit, but don't know yet. Mrs. Johnson said her husband isfine. “Now they say four shots were fired instead of three. The President was given the last riles at 1 o'clock Dallas time. They say that Connally was hit in the wrist and the head, not the chest. The President was 44 years old. "Now listening to NBC. Chet Huntley and David Brinkley. The President was shot in the right temple. "Lee Oswald killed one policeman, maybe the President. "Aboard the Presidential plane, President Lyndon Johnson was sworn in." For Agnes McPharlin and her son, and perhaps others, this document is a living testament to one of the most traumatic historic events in this nation. It was an event many remember vividly. It was an event a 14-year-old boy recorded from I his point of view. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 24, 1988 VIEWPOINT Opinions are important to newspapers Commentariesfrom our editorial staffand the community— Make an investment, try Hastings The biggest holiday season of the year is upon us. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas is a special time of year for most It's a time of good will, a time when we seem to make an extra effort to put our differences aside and wish others well. And on Friday, hordes of shoppers will descend on stores to begin their quest of Christmas gifts. Many, unfortunately, will make the trek to larger cities such as Grand Rapids, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo without much thought of what may be available locally. And that's sad, not only for the local merchants, but also for the shoppers. Many people in Hastings are concerned about the economic health of their community, yet they too often choose to do business elsewhere, thereby taking dollars away from where they live. The local merchants offer many of the same things shoppers will see in malls. Usually, the difference in price isn't that great. And buying locally saves some wear and tear on the car and saves some headaches fighting with crowds in the big cities. Doing business locally in the holiday season and all other times of the year also is an investment in where we live. Local merchants do things to help enhance the quality of life, something big chain stores cannot match. Local businesses often contribute to worthy causes in the community, things like the United Way, youth recreation programs and campaigns for the needy. Many shoppers may be thinking about what mall or Grand Rapids or Battle Creek store they plan to visit to look for gifts to buy, but they should stop and think about giving the local merchants a try first They should try doing business with people they're likely to know. When they do, they probably will get better and more personable service. So the advantages of shopping locally are less hassle, less driving time, more personable service and helping one's community, just to name a few. So why the rush to other regions? When starting the Christmas shopping, try Hastings first. You might be pleased with yourself and your investment. This doesn't sound very different from what the Hastings Area School District is going through now. The schools have been taking a great deal of heat, some of it unfair, on this very page recently, while they have attempted to gain approval of increased millage. With the millage failures have come massive cuts, reduction of class hours and a play-to-panicipate system for athletics and other extra-curricular activities. The heat has come in the form of a number of letters to the editor. Some of the letter writers have made nasty comments about the schools, at the same time LETTERS from our readers.... Four board members ignored voters’ mandate To the editor h's time for a change. The voters of the Hastings Area School District have thrice defeated an increase in millage. There are some members of the school board who. in their infinite wisdom, totally ignore the mandate of the voters. The message sent to the school board was simple: hold down costs, make do with what you have. The degree of fiscal irresponsibility is as­ tounding. The school board has increased salaries for supervisors and administrators when wc are facing a critical period in the education of our children. It is clear who holds the greater importance in the eyes of the four members of the school board supporting the 3.5 percent 4.0 percent increases. Whether those individuals deserve in­ creases is irrelevant. Where will the money come from? How can the school board ever expect to sec the voters pass a millage when we sec their priority for our increased taxes? What kind of a message docs this send to the teachers in the upcoming negotiations? The decision to increase salaries at this point is irresponsible and should not be accepted. We all need increased salaries. The economic climate in Hastings is suffering. Where do wc draw the line? Ann Ainslc William Baxter, Diane Hoekstra and Michael Anton voted to earmark money. The school district docs not have to a handful of employees. I. personally, would support a recall of these board members. When hard decisions have to be made, it is clear these people can’t see the forest through the trees. I applaud Pat Endsley, who had the courage to speak against these increases, and Mark Feldpausch and Larry Haywood who follow­ ed with their dissenting votes. We do have three school board members who can sec past the end of their nose. Let’s recall the other four. Bill Pickard Hastings Church political views unforced (Letters to the Editor, Continued) To the editor ‘Just Say No’ enjoyed session To the editor: The Southeastern Elementary “Just Say No" Club would like, tc express appreciation to the Barry County Arts Council for the re­ cent crafts session conducted for our club. We learned some different types of art con­ cepts and had fun. We had two separate pro­ "Opinions are like noses, everybody's got one." So I was told by a school superintendent almost a decade ago when I was the editor of a small daily newspaper. This comment was made during some controversial times for that school district. They were times when massive budget cuts were being made, including teacher layoffs, because of declining state aid, caused by declining student enrollment. They were times when a lot of people made "negative" comments about their local school systpm. They were times when the schools failed to pass a request for increased millage three times in less than a year. jects... one for each of us to keep and one that we gave to the residents of Provincial House. Wc would also want to express appreciation to Heidi Haire and Heather Watson for their willingness to give up their time to assist us. It was a very enjoyable afternoon. The Southeastern Elementary “Just Say No" Club I would like to respond to aletterprinwd in the Banner Nov. 10. I cannot and would not make a blanket statement that no churches are propagating their political philosophies, as I attend only one. But in my experience, political en­ dorsements by churches have never been forc­ ed on me or even "passed out” to me. 1 have been made aware of the already press-released views of the candidates (which you could find in any newspaper) — not because this information was forced on me. but because as a concerned, responsible citizen I'choose to be informed that I might make responsible, intelligent decisions. God and governing a country definatcly do mix. Although religious governing of a coun­ try in times past has frequently been severely abusive this is only because individuals have gotten away from God and God’s will and have fanatically, horribly, tragically forced their own will on their fellow man in the name of God. Mrs. Rica R. Verus Hastings Salary increases not justified To the editor: 1 attended the school board meeting Mon­ day. Nov. 21. What a rude awakening. How can the school board justify increases in salaries for supervisors and administrators when virtually every aspect of our children’s education has been affected by budget cuts? I listened to comments from the public, im­ ploring the school board to take the first step toward controlling costs. One very interesting comment was in response to the comparison of administrators' salaries in the Twin Valley Conference. We don’t live in Sturgis. Coldwater or Hillsdale. Wc live in Hastings. We have to make do with what we have in revenues. The comparison is valid only if the economic climate is equal. We all know the economic climate in Hastings. We wake up in the morning wondering if we will have a job, or wondering how much of our wages will be cut. The four members of the school board sup­ porting salary increases have demonstrated extremely poor judgement and should be held accountable for this action. You don’t spend money you don’t have. The bottom line is the school board just spent taxpayers' money they don't have. Whether salary increases were warranted, docs not matter. The money is not there. Arc those four members of the school board going to pay for the increases out of their own pocket? Would this be different if that were the case? I would like to think the mandate from the voters was important. Should those four opi­ nions outweigh the voters’ mandate? What is the solution? How do we return fiscal respon­ sibility to the school board? PUBLIC OPINION: What are you thankful for at Thanksgiving? Mary Burghdoff Hastings Teachers don’t deserve the criticism To the editor: I have noticed for the past year a terribl'* misconception about teachers in our public schools. It’s a lot like the misconception about /uittime housewives and mothers who arc viewed as staying home all day watching soap operas and getting fat on bon bons. Lately, teachers have been portrayed as money-hungry. anti-American (I personally checked the teachers’ parking lot and found 90 percent of the cars to be American, not foreign) bums who have nothing better to do than walk the picket line or sit in the break room sipping coffee while collecting hefty paychecks and benefits and planning strategy for their next pay-increase demand. How would you factory workers (or doc­ tors. or store clerks, or...... ) like to be so misjudged? Illis all disturbs me greatly, because I have seen teachers up close for four years now (two in Hastings) as a volunteer (1 don’t get one thin dime!) in the public schools. I see the majority of teachers as hard­ working. dedicated people who truly care about the children, sometimes even more than some of the parents themselves. 1 sec teachers who are not only physically on the job for 30 or more hours per week, but who also take that job home with them in the evening and work on special projects or grading papers un­ til they can’t see straight any more. I see teachers who have to set aside quality teaching .me to deal with discipline problems and ornery parents. The stress is incredible! I could go on and on. but you get my point. From what I've heard, the starting pay for a teacher is less than S20.000 today. For four years or more of college and thousands of dollars in tuition, that seems like a pretty low incentive for going into teaching. Even with the time off for vacations (which often is spent planning for when school starts again or going to the doctor for stress-related ailments), $20,000 is still far below what most people with four-year college degrees get in industry or other professions. I’m not talking about the average person who goes out after graduating from high school and gets a job. I’m talking about peo­ ple who have essentially been working already (without pay) by going to college or a university for four years or more. They come to the job with four or more years of "ex­ perience" and should be paid accordingly. Who says "public servants” should be ex­ pected to get less than others? Who begrudges them getting two months off during the year after ten stress-filled months? Who says they don't care about the children? i certainly don't, and I say teachers deserve much less criticism and much more respect than they are getting. Alcta Griffin Hastings Jenni Clapp J.J. Wolff Robby Swiatek Adam Whitney, Hastings: “My family." Thanksgiving is a day designed to remind all of the wonderful blessings bestowed by our God. Most often health, family, home and nourishment come to mind as prayers of thanks are said at the dinner table. The Banner was curious what comes to the minds of youngsters at such a special time of the year. Children at Central Elemen­ tary School were asked “what are you thankful for at Thanksgiving?” Meiissa Lee, Hastings: "My cat. my dog and my four sisters.” Bunny Hough, Hastings: "My mom and may dad." Jenni Clapp, Hastings: “Turkey, pum­ pkin pie. my grandma and grandpa." J.J. Wolff, Hastings: "Stuffing, turkey, my dad." Robby Swiatek, Hastings: “1 like turkey, vegetables, pumpkin pie. my mom and my dad." -V Editor’s Notes< * by David T. Young reflecting attitudes of the "no" voters in the three ill-fated elections. With this barrage of "negative" letters, some people associated with the school system have asked why this newspaper allows these peoples' opinions to be published. In some cases, these letter writers may not have had all of their facts straight while expressing their opinions. This has led some school representatives to question why the editor doesn't check out the "facts" presented in their opinions. Some have asked if the Banner even has any criteria by which it judges what is suitable for print and what is not. These people charge that the Banner will publish any letter from anyone, regardless of its content One irate citizen of another school district in Barry County said it was the editor’s duty to act as a referee rather than a cigar-chomping promoter in these controversies. I have several philosophical responses to these questions and I wish to share them with school officials and the readers. My most important answer is that I consider the letters to the editor section of a newspaper to be different than any other. While the "news" pages are required to have stories that are accurate and balanced, the editorial page is a place for the people of the community to express their views. The letters to the editor are intended to serve as an open forum, an exchange of opinions and ideas. Unfortunately, opinions are not always based on complete command of the facts. Yet the letters are informative and they provide a service in that they allow readers to understand how people feel about what's going on in their communities. Letters to the editor, editorials written by myself and this column are not entirely factual, they are expressions of opinion. If they generate debate, that’s fine, that’s what makes this country great, a free and open discussion of the issues. As for checking into the "facts" that every letter writer uses to advance his or her opinion, I learned a lesson from a predecessor of mine at another newspaper. This editor made it a habit to check into "the facts" and he wrote editor's notes at the end of each letter, thereby rebutting the writer’s opinion at every turn. Eventually no one bothered to write letters any more because they knew they always faced the prospect of that editor’s note, which effectively told them publicly that "You don't know what you're talking about" I want to encourage letters, even the ones that aren't particularly flattering to me or this newspaper. I believe these letters are a useful tool in gauging public opinion, without making judgments about who is right or wrong. The letters to the editor section is one that should not be viewed as factual, but one that demonstrates what people are thinking. It is a precious part of the newspaper that lets the readers get involved in an open forum. Obviously, sometimes the letters can hurt And sometimes they may not be fair. But we at the Banner do have criteria by which we judge which letters will be published and those which won't Except for extenuating circumstances, we do not allow letters to be published unsigned. We believe that anyone who is criticized should be given the right to face his or her accuser. We do not allow letter writers to make personal attacks on others. We do not publish letters that are libelous or slanderous. And there are cases in which letters aren't necessarily libelous or slanderous, but they go too far beyond the boundaries of good taste. This may surprise some people, but the Banner has rejected some recent letters that have been critical of the schools because they overstepped those boundaries. And while I don't enjoy the fact that some people think I’m a cigar-chomping promoter, I do not see my role as a referee. I do pleadguilty to doing my best to promote a free exchange of opinions, within reason, because freedom of speech should be guarded by one of its greatest benefactors, the press. What is ironic about the flap over all of these recent "negative” letters on the schools is that I personally and this newspaper stand behind the schools and we have demonstrated that time and time again in our editorial pieces. We do not enjoy receiving, reading and publishing opinions that are critical of this school system because we understand its plight But we also have no desire to push aside those with different views. They have a right to be heard, too. Our only solace and comfort in printing "negative" letters to the editor is that they can be educational, they can tell us what people are thinking. And regardless of whether these people are right or wrong in their assessments of the issues, to ignore them or brush them aside disenfranchises a segment of the people who live here from having a voice and it denies us information that can be valuable. One further note. It is not the job of a newspaper to make a school system look good or bad. "Positive" and "negative" press are realities in any community. We have to take both as they come and deal with them as best we can. In the meantime, let us be aware of the protection of the precious right of freedom of speech, however painful it sometimes may be. And by all means, remember that "Opinions are like noses, everybody’s got one." LEGAL ISSUES: By Richard H. Shaw Barry County Probate Judge The National Council of Juvenile and Fami­ ly Court Judges recently pointed out that the family is the first level of our society with the responsibility and authority to prevent substance abuse by their children. Here are some thoughts for parents by the Council: Signs and Symptoms of Substance Abuse Sudden drop in grades. Obvious change in friends. Confused, apathetic, disoriented behavior. Problems in school, with the law or neighbors, poor attitdue toward authority. Lack of participation as a family memb-r in activities or household tasks. Unexplained need for money. Erratic moods, i.e., easily angered, moody. uncooperative, sensitive. Dishonesty. Defensive, elusive, or withdrawn. No longer involved in activities, sports or hobbies. Skipping school or certain classes. Smell of alcohol or marijuana on breath or clothing. — The Hastings Banner PubiuMby HASTINGS BAMNEJt, INC. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 P.O. Box B Publication No. (USP5 717-830) POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Hastings Banner — P.O. 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We reserve the right to reject, edit or moke any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 24, 1988 — Page 5 Hastings High School Honor Roll: w Markins period Prom Time to Time... by—Esther Walton Local man served as rear admiral in World Warll This was the high school building where Rear Admiral George Rock, a native of Hastings, graduated from in 1884. Rear Admiral George H. Rock was bom in Hastings, the son of a blacksmith, graduated from Hastings High School, passed the ex­ amination to Annapolis when he was 17 and from an ensign reached the rank of rear ad­ miral with many honors. Admiral Rock was bom in Hastings, Nov. 21, 1866, the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Rock. His father operated a blacksmith here for many years at the comer of Court and Jef­ ferson streets. George graduated from Hastings High School in 1884. The following spring (1885), he look a competitive examination at Jackson, Mich., for a cadetship at the U.S. Navel Academy. Annapolis. Md. Barry County was then a part of the Third Congressional District that also included Eaton, Calhoun. Branch and Jackson counties. In a field of more than 20 candiatcs, George finished first and the following fall entered Annapolis. Four years later, in June of 1889. he graduated with honors, ranking second in his class and was outstanding in mathematics. At that time, each of the five top ranking students was given the opportunity for further specialized study. George had always looked forward to active sea duty. But his instructors, mindful of his exceptional brilliance in mathematics, urged him to take up Naval con­ struction. a department in the United States that needed more “know-how” So. the young naval officer gave up dreams of a command at sea in favor of the more ex­ acting, but less glamorous work of designing, building and repairing ships for Uncle Sam's battle fleet. Glasgow. Scotland, was the shipbuilding center of the world at that time and it was al the university there that Ensign Rock took specialized courses in marine construction and architecture, graduating after two years with high honors. Back in America, the young officer was transferred to the Naval Construction Corps in 1891. From the rank of ensign, he was promoted to the grade of assistant naval constructor, with the rank of lieutenant (junior grade) on July 1. 1891, and to naval constructor, with the rank of lieutenant, on June 23, 1898. On July 1, 1905, he was made a lieutenant com­ mander. and one year later. July 7. 1906, he rose to commander. Elevation to the rank of captain followed in 1916, and ten years later. Aug. 1. 1926, he achieved the permanent rank of rear admiral, construction corps. From 1923 to 1929, Admiral Rock served as assistant to the chief of the Bureau of Con­ struction and Repair, Navy Department, and continued to serve in that important post until his retirement for age on Oct. 1, 1932. While on duty at the big Newport News Navy Yard, private shipbuilding firms recognized his unusual ability and made him flattering salary offers to join their organiza­ tions. Although this would have meant an in­ come several times higher than he could ever expect to receive, even as a topranking naval officer. George declined. He already had a deeply ingrained sense of pride in and loyalty for the naval service. Also, he felt a personal obligation to government that had given him year.; of education and wonderful opportunities for ad­ vanced training and travel. During World War I. Captain Rock had charge of the Navy yards at Brooklyn, N.Y., where he supervised a working force of 10,000 men engaged in the construction of war ships. His record there won the commen­ dation of President Woodrow Wilson and of top officers in the Navy Department. Among other things, he developed a short cut for speeding with the work of refitting captured German ships into transports that were badly needed by the U.S. Navy. He was the first naval constructor to employ electric welding techniques extensively in repair work to badly damaged marine engines. For this and other World War I service he was award­ ed the Navy Cross. While serving as chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, Admiral Rock, ac­ cording to the transaction of the Society of Naval Architect and Marine Engineers (1946). “conspicuously applied his forward­ looking view, which had the result of giving sharp impetus to the reawakening of the na­ tion to the need of a modem, expanded Navy. Although deprived of an opportunity direct­ ly to take part in the Naval expansion program later inaugurated, he nevertheless, in the preliminary work begun before his retirement and through his vigorous and unceasing ef­ forts. did much to bring to fruition the building policy, which all now recognize as having been absolutely essential to American victory in World War II. In his assignment, he qlso had to work closely with congressional committees. Ad­ miral Rock won the esteem and respect of both senators and representatives for his knowledge, candor and courtesy in dealing with them. When the time for his retirement approach­ ed, this tribute was paid to Admiral Rock by Representative William A. Ayres of Kansas, chairman of the Naval sub-committee of the House Appropriations Committee, in the course of the hearings on the 1933 Naval Ap­ propriation Bill: “1 understand that you will retire before the time for another hearing rolls around. Wc will miss you and 1 am sure that the service will miss you. Your broad knowledge and fine faculty for enlightening us laymen has been of the greatest assistance. Wc wish that, when you lay down your official duties, whatever your aims and desires may be, you may be able to realize them in full measures. You will leave with our sincere and cordial best wishes.” After he was automatically retired from ac­ tive service in 1932. he accepted an offer to head the Webb School of Naval Architecture in New York City. This is a unique institution where every student enters on a scholarship awarded through stiff competitive examina­ tions. In this new assignment he proved to be a fine educator and he a gave the school ex­ cellent administration until his voluntary retirement in 1945. After the entry of the United States into World War II, Admiral Rock offered his ser­ vices to the government and was used as an advisor and special representative on many important assignments. On Jan. 5, 1893, he was united in marriage to Miss Edith Neuman at the Episcopal Church in Newark, N.J. Twin sons were bom. Albert and Bertram. One son and three grandsons served in World War II. Less than a year after retiring as head of the ebb Institute. Admiral Rock died, on April 20. 1946, at the Naval Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y. Burial was in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. Although Admiral Rock went far in the naval service and mingled with the great of many nations, he never lost contact with Barry County and friends of his boyhood day here. The many fine honors he won never turned his head. In fact, each new distinction seemed to add to his sense of humility and gratitude for the privilege of serving a nation where such things can happen, even to the son of an obscure village blacksmith. SENIORS High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Lynn Barcroft, Dawn Eaton. Angie Ehredt. Tamara Hawthorne*. Heidi Herron*. Randy Hughes, Jennifer Jackson, Erin Keller. Mark Kelly. Jason LaDcrc. Julie Lord, Tish Reiglcr. Anna Spindler. Rich Sunior. Duane Taylor. Jen­ nifer Temby. Sander Van leijenho. Nancy Vitale, Cassie Ward*. Alexandra Warren. Kristine Witham. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Tammy Chaffee. Kevin Cole. Tammy Daugherty. Diane Dykstra. Melissa Griffin, Melinda Hare. Paul Hare, Debbie Hause, Lydia Hensley, Deanna Holland, Deanna Jones, Steve Jordan, Paul Katsul, James Lenz, Laura Lenz. Andy Leonard. Tamra Lewis, Gene Liszweski, Darccl Lowell, Kelli McCall, Jason Miller, Paige Nelson, Jamie Ogden, Vai Oldz, Jeff Pugh, Daryl Pyle. Fernando Relimpio, Ben Richardson, Julie Richter, Kristin Ross, Lori Sexton. Kimberly Smith, Scott Teske, Gail Thompson. James Thompson, Chris Tracy, Yvette Vargaz, Martha Webb, Melinda Williams/ Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Shanon Adams. Amy Bancroft. Debra Bartimus, Jason Burr. Steve Fay, Derek Ferris, Aimee Gross, Melissa Gross, Peter Hauschild, Dan Hubbell. Melissa Lance, Doug Maurer, Ron McComb, Chad Murphy, David Newsome, Tina Parker, Eric Pennock, Carrie Pifer, Terri Saninocencio, Sharon Thenikl, Robert Wendorf. JUNIORS High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Rosemary Anger, Jeff Baxter, Kimberly Belanger*, Jen­ nifer Chase, Melissa Coon, Lori Courtney, Raymond Duimstra, Bevin Dunn, Eric End­ sley*, Kelli Gerber. Rebecca Hawkins, Lori Hubbell. Lcisha Hull, Melinda James, Jen­ nifer Lcinaar, Scott McKeever, Tony Miller*, Michelle Morgan, Katy Peterson, Brian Redman, Michaeileen Snyder, Anna Solmes, Nikki Spaulding*, Jeffrey Warren, Teresa Westbrook*, Robin Wood, Valerie Ycsh, Kirk Ziegler. Edward Zurface*. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Tim Acker, Teresa Amalio, Ted Armour, Tim Atkinson, Kerry Begg, Daniel Bell, Melissa Bclson, Daryl Chccscman, Scott Chipman, Tim Cruttenden, Tammi Davis, Brandon Dawe, Shawna Dpll, Becky Easey, Jodi Gerber, Barry Gibson, Geoff Gibson. Heather Haas. Tara Heath, Tiffany Hewitt, Crystal Hine, Lisa Kelley, Sherry Kidder, Julie Kubek, Bret Laubaugh, Dana Markley, Stacey McComb, Christopher Mcnnell, Christina Morrison, Brian Morton, Jamie Murphy, Laura Myers, Erich Owen, Sandy Reid, Greg Roath, Rodney Selleck, Teresa Shepard, Curtis Sorell, Dion Vrooman. Andrew Wood!iff. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 Christopher Anderson, Kelli Beukema. Jac- Legal Notice NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE Dafoult has occurred In tho condition* of a mortgogo mode by DENNIS KAMINSKI ond SUSAN D. KAMINSKI, his wife, mortgagors, to Mutual Homa Federal Savings ond Loan Association, now known os PRIMEBANK Federal Saving* Bank, a federal *ovings and loci association. having it* principal office* at 17) Monroe Avenue. N.W., Grand Rapid*. Michigan 49503. mortgagee, dated July 28. 1978, and recorded In the Office of the Register of Deed* of Barry County, Michigan, on July 31, 1978, in Liber 237 of Mortgage*, pages 391-394. By reason of such default, the undersigned ha* elected to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this notice is claimed to bo due for principal ond interest on said mortgage the sum of Fifty-four Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Four and 12/100 Dollar* ($54,954.12}. No suitor proceedin^T at low have been Instituted to recover the debt* secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue o* the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such cose mode ond provided, and to pay said amount with interest os provided in sold mortgage, and all legal cost*, charge* and ex­ pense*. including attorney fee* allowed by law, *aid mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the front steps of the Courthouse In Hosting*. Michigan 49058 the place of holding the Circuit Court within Barry County. Michigan, on December 8. 1988, at 10:00 in the forenoon local time. Pursuant to Section 3240 (8) of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, as amended. (MCLA 600.340 (8): MSA 27A3240 (8)). the redemption period shall be one (I) year from the dote of the foreclosure sale. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Thomapple, Barry County, Michigan. described as follows, to wit: The Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northeast fractional 1/4 of Section 3, Town 4 North. Range 10 West, except the following three described parcels of land: 1. Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast fractional 1 /4 of said Section 3, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, thence East along the North line 300 feet to the place of beginning of this description, thence South 200 feet, thence East 100 feet, thence North 200 feet, thence West 100 feet Io the place of beginning. 2. East 520 feet of the Northwest fractional 1/4 af the Northeast fractional 1/4, except the South 230 feet thereof. Section 3. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. 3. West 481 feet of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northeast fractional 1 /4 of Section 3. Town 4 North. Range lOWest, except the North 200 feet of the East 181 feet thereof. Dated: November 8. 1988 PrimeBank Federal Savings Bank, Mortgagee Varnum. Ridderlng, Schmidt & Howlett Nyal D. Deems Attorney* for Mortgagee Suite 800 171 Monroe Avenue. N.W. Grand Rapid*. Michigan 49503. (12/1) LPNs-RNs BUY NOW We are looking for someone with leadership skills to work In our geriatric facility. We offer health insurance and vacation benefits for part-time. LPN starting wage $8.85. Kotton Kandy Thornapple Manor Kountry Pantry 6:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Part-Time 945-2407 • Call C. Byrne, RN ... at ... State St., Hastings next to WBCH quic Daniel. Jodie Dilno. Chad Ealon. Jeff Gagnon. Brian Gibson. Joey Gloctzner. Laurie Greenfield. Karen Hamilton. Todd Harr, John Heikka, Matt O'Laughlin. Shelley Peck, Kathy Rine. Jeannette Roy, Becky Rupright, Suzi Sexton, Gene Sinclair. Tammie Thayer. SOPHOMORES High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Emily Allyn*. Tom Dawson, Gcri Eye*. Gabriel Griffin*. Tara Harbison. Elissa (Mary) Kelly. Tammy Lyttle*. Carrie McCandlish, Julianne Norris. Marcia Replogic. Brian Tobias. Kelly Vandenburg*. Bradley Weller, Nicholas Williams, Phoebe Williams*, Chase Youngs. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Doug Barnes. Jason Carr, Pamela Codon. Martha Craven. Dave Elliott, Jean Fogel. Chris Hammond, Jeffrey Hoxworth, Debra Kelley. Christina Koetjc. Chad Lundquist, Matt Miles. David Oom. Cynthia Purgiel, Debbie Root. Joe Salski. Carrie Schneider, James Skidmore. Mary Sweetland, Jason Tietz. Tcshia Tobias. Steven Waldron, Katy Wilcox. Katie Witker. Michelle Zurface. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Brooke Adams, Man Bender. Brad Bruce, Roxanne Buehler, Robert Carlson. Kamell DeGoa, Diana Garza, Bernie Hause, Douglas Healy. Gregory Hook, Shelly Kinney, Craig Mad­ den, Robert Madden, Susan Miller, Bobbi Nelson, Barbra Schleh, Harlan Scobey. Ty Wattles. FRESHMEN High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Kristina Abcndroth, Matthew Anton*, Joanne Barch. Jen­ nifer Bender*. Jill Brighton, Melissa Chip­ man, Angelle Cooklin, Marinda Cronk*, David Dilno, Debra Emswiler*. Shelly Fisk. David Gerber, Derek Gonzales. Tamara Grif­ fin*, Matthew Haywood*. Amanda Herp, Jennifer Johnson, Meg Johnston*. Marci Jones, Kori Keast, Patrick Kelly. Jennifer Maichele, Shana Murphy, Kristy Peck, Mark Peterson. Matt Schaefer, Ryan Schmader. Tamara Smith*, Christy Spindler. James Toburen*, Daniel Watson, Tera Willard, Christian Youngs, Austin Zurface. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Lyndy Acker, Darcie Anderson, Derek Becker. Vikki Boggus. Rebecca Carpenter, Kristena Carr. Shawn Davis, Katherine DeMond, Joseph Dcnslaw, Julie Edwards, Shannon Fuller, Eric Gahan. Sara Gulch, Lee Kaiser, Stacy Kavcrman, Sarah Kelley, Matthew Lancaster. Kimberly Langford, David Leinaar. Jeremy Maiville, Timothy Mayo, Chad McKeever. Jennifer McKeough, Tad Mellen. Tamara Miller, Angela Morgan, Chad Nixon. Jason Rea, Aaron Ritsema, Beth Schleh. Joseph Sim­ mons, Timothy Slagter. Christina Solmes. Karleen Stevens, Cory Vender, Aaron VenHuizen, Tadd Wattles, Trent Weller, Michele Wilbur, Michelle Wood. Floyd Yesh. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Angie Armour, Kandi Blodgett. Bonnie Brandt, Scott Carpenter, Tamara Clow. Michael Gar­ rett, Rachel Haas, Jennifer Kornstadt, Jeffrey Lambert, Kristie Livingston, Andrea Myers. Patricia Norris. Paul Rose. Matthew Schreiner. Sandra Selleck. Gary Stcllema. Vicky Thompson. Lena Thunder. Stacey Irumbull, Kim . a......impen, Brenda Vrooman. Matthew Walker. John Walton. "Indicates 4.00. Hastings Middle School Honor Roll: 1st Marking Period 8th Grade High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Dan Styf*. Nathan Robbe*. Tony Snow*. Daxid An­ drus*. Michelle Bechler*. John. Bell*. Tom Brighton*. Mike Cook*. Jason Golc*. Chris Carpenter. Janet Davis. Malyka Degoa. Brad Gee. Tammi Snore. Katy Vos. Rachel Mepham. Kristin McCall. Dan Allen. Jen­ nifer Davis. Kara Endsley. Anna Garrett. Alison Gergen. Jennifer Parker. Kim Womack. Joe Vann. Jcnnfier Storm. Aubrey Mason. Aaron Spencer. Paul Buchanan. Tonya Carlson. Ashley Cole. Kelsey Crut­ tenden, Miranda Frcridge. Brad Gardner. Jeff Haywood, April Krcpps.. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Pat Williams. Michelle Leatherman. Melinda Moore. David Solmes, Lisa Smith. Heather Noorman. Ryan Martin. Valaric Blair, Dione Lenz. Nathan Eady. Pam Emswiler. Holly Forbes. Derek Frcridge, Jeff Gardner, Tiffany Lancaster. Marvin Tobias. Mike O"Grady, Lisa Storms. Bryan Sherry. Adam Miles. George Ran­ some, Scott Ricketts. Monica Mellen. Matt Pyle. Jeremy Bennett. Kelly Casey. Sandra Hall. Shaync Horan, Jason Karas. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Chris Morgan. Larry Vaughn. Rodger Williams, Robyn Wallace. Kelly mith. Kristina Smith. Brad Thayer. Marc Nitz. Shaun Price. Jon Andrus, Nathan Christie. Tom Fouty. Tina Higgins. Jesse Lyons. Neil Katsul. 7th Grade High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Brandi Eye*. Scott Krueger*. Arloa Raffler. Jodi Stawicki. Shellie Schantz. Lori McKeough. Katie Parker. Dana Ferris. Dan James. Ryan McAlvey, Matt Johnson. Theresa Kelly. Jeanna Willard. Julianna Solmes. Alyce Zimmarman. Tia Ward. Jennifer Vanaman. Mike Baker. Joe Bender, Zach Brehm. Matt Cassell, Matt Christy. Kariana Cullen. Ben Moskalik. Katie Larkin. David Hammond. Luke Haywood. Tom Nitzschc. Nicole Cooklin. Dana VanNater. Sarah Thomas. Gary Saninocencio. Travis Williams. Jason Bayne. Martha Billmcyer, Kim Brandt. Ted Dcmott. Tia Nichols. Tracy Moore. Erin Homing. Sarah Johnston. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Stephanie Smith. Christy VanOoy. Chris Young. Jennifer Larabcc. Rachel Brighton, Tonya Campbell. Tracy Reynolds. Sarah Czindcr. Kelly Eg­ gers, John McKinley;, Amy Haight. Jennifer Head. Carrie Jones. Sarah Kcnfield. Elaine Allen. Nathen Dunn. Sarah Jarmen. Lorna Kilmer. Gorden Shaw, Stephanie Simpson. Mike Shade. Chris Alkcma. Steve Palmer. Randy Cook. Heather Ellison. Michelle Evans. Courtney Girrbach. Ben Robbe, Jon Hawkins. Jennifer Herald. Jason Kaiser. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Sam Torode. Lori Vaughn. Pete Smith, Karyn Rose. Diane Bell. Jason Brown, Aaron Rankin. Kevin Potter, Brenda Dickinson, Jim Lambrecht, Katie Murphy. Jason Miller, John Hubbcr. Gary Moore, James Merrick. 6th Grade High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Melissa Schreiner*. Derek Chandler". Charity Crut­ tenden*. Sarah Mckeough*. Rachel Griffin*. Sabrina Haywood*, Mindy Schaubel*. Jason Beeler, Jennifer Boniface, Cal. James Wynn, Danielle Dipert, Amanda Morgan. Andrea Wilbur. Molly Arnold, Mark Bowman. Chris Osscnheimer. Emily Cassel, Danielle Cook. Gretchen Golnek, Kim Hoxworth, Amanda Jennings, Erin Johnson, Mark Kaiser, Clarissa Bowman. Tom Sorensen, Chris Mayo. Kari Yoder, Rebecca Anderson, Jennifet Coats, Danycll Thornton, Angela Fruin, Grant Gibson', Tay Gordenski. Justin Reid, Bonnie Tilly, Joe James. Jennifer King, Alex­ ander Zbiciak. Kathy Bell, Gabrielle Solmes, Nicole Lambert. Dan Sherry, Rebecca Zombor. Eric Sorenson, Scott Long, Jennifer Warren, Jeremy Kelly, Mike Toburen. Faith Davis, Sarah Dean, Clayton Edger, Aaron Gregory. Jason Rayner, Jamie Harder. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Jonah Osborn, Brad Balderson, Zach Wilkins, Tangie Shriver, Lewis Weedall, Corey Hamilton, Holly :Miller, Chastity Holtz, Brent Kilmer, Michelle VandenBoss, Curtis Morgan, Kyle Steward, Amy Smith, Andrea Rhodes, Scott McKelvey, Monica Sanders. Amy Cramer, Shelly Davis. Joshua Hanford, Denise Heath, Lynette Smith, Brice Arcntz, Shannon Ben­ nett. Mike Wilson, Spring Silsbee, Chad Welton. Nathen Henry. Marisa Kelly, Sherri Kcnfield. Russell Anderson, Jenny Myers, Amy Merritt, Delores Burton, Angie Camp­ bell. Nick Lewis, Jessie Elliot, Erin Parker, Alison Loftus, Cam Giles, Jason Haskins, Julie Blessing, Denny Walden. Brenda Brooks, Matt Brown, Jill Ward. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Stacey Ballard. Brian Bennett. Shelly Wilder. Maria Bianchetti, Jani Blodgett. Brian Bolton. James Borton. Derrick Rosenberger. Mike Storms. Tonya Scott, Tiffany Evertt. Angela Pierson. Jesse Turley. Scott Geist, Andrea Uldriks, Barb O"Grady, Todd Thunder. Brian Moras, Wendy Purchis, Sheri Karrar, Laura Koons, Randy LaDere. •Indicates 4.00. Ifour Check Has Arrived! if you were a member of the '88 NBH • _ Club It's going to be a Merry Christmas for those on your Christmas gift list because you prepared for the gift giving season in the best possible way. Now is the time to prepare for Christmas '89 ... the club is open ... Join today! Earn interest from the beginning. EWi A N K of H ASTINGS West State at Broadway MEMBER FDIC AIL DEPOSITS INSURED UP TO $100,000.00 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 24, 1988 Wallace W. Planck, Sr. NASHVILLE — Wallace W. Planck, Sr., 87, of 6275 Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville, died Tuesday, November 22, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Planck was born on April 17, 1901 in Harbor Springs, the son of Joseph and Alice (Schrock) Planck. He was raised in the Chicago area and attended schools there. Mr. Planck was married to Martha Histed on January 4, 1945 in Nashville. He came to the Nashville area in 1944 from Hulbert, he lived on East Scott Road for many years before moving to his present address in 1986. He owned and operated Wallace Planck Toy Store in Nashville for several years before retir­ ing in the late 1960s. Previous employment included: Hastings Corporation for 30 years, and the Hulbert-Butter Pool in Hulbert. Mr. Planck is survived by his wife, Martha; seven sons, Wallace Planck, Jr. of Lapeer, James Planck of Strongs, Theodore Planck of Rogers City, Gordon Planck of Oscoda, Hany and Walter Planck of Nashville and George Planck of Hulbert; two daughters, Betty Lane of Port Huron and Linda Hayes of Freeport; one step-daughter, Jean Gonser of Charlotte; many grandchildren, great and great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Orley Planck and one daughter Peggy Planck. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 25 at Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville with Rev. Lester DeGroot officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Wallace W. Planck, Sr., Memorial Fund. Edith E. Smith PETOSKEY — Edith E. Smith, 105, of Petoskey and formerly of Hastings died Tues­ day, November 22, 1988 at Emmett County Medical Care Facility in Harbor Springs. Mrs. Smith was born on July 10, 1883 at Hastings, the daughter of John and Malvina (More) Lombard. She was raised in Hastings and a short time in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1902 from Hastings High School. She went on to attend Kalamazoo Seminary and Oberlin College. She was married to Donald David Smith on February 14, 1906 in Hastings. She moved in 1974 to Petoskey from Hastings and has been a resident of the Medical Care Facility in Harbor Springs for the past five years. She was a member of Hastings First United Methodist Church, Petoskey Historical Society. Mrs. Smith is survived by two daughters, Gertrude Solms of Petoskey, Margaret Reif of Minneapolis, Minnesota; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald David in 1965; one daughter Marjorie Suzanne Smith in 1988 and two sisters. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tues­ day, November 29 at Hastings Riverside Cemetery with Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings First United Methodist Church or the Bayview Association in Bayview, ML lW|,\rri',M) SERVICES1 Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. Nonh St.. Michael Anion, Pastor. Phone 945 9414. Sunday. Nov. 27 - 8:45 Church School (all ages). 10:00 Holy Communion. Thursday, No* 24 - 10:00 Thanksgiving Family Worship. 8:00 AA. Satur­ day. Nov. 26 - 8:00 NA. Monday, Nov. 28 - 6:00 Poa. Par. Tueaday, Nov. 29 - 9:30 Wordw. Wednes­ day, Nov. 30 - 6:00 Supper. 7:00 Vespers. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, G. Kent Keller. Pulor. Eileen A. Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. Sept. 25 - 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Service Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 ser­ vice over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 Senior High Church School Classes. 10:00 Classes for Pre­ School. D.K.. and Kindergarten in the Hall Basement; Children's Church for Grades One through Four in the Dining Room. 5:00 Junior High Youth Fellowship meet al church. 6:30 Senior High Youth Fellowship meet al Church. Tuesday. Sept. 27 - 7:00 Shower for Edie Keller. Wednesday. Sept. 28 - 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Friday, Sept. 28 - 6:00 Mender's Dinner in the Dining Room. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, Comer of Jeffer­ son and Walnut, Hastings. Sunday School. 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 .a.m. Pastor: Dale Wells. Phone 948-4012. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH CHF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings. Ml 49058, Nor­ man Herron, Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office. 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m., Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m Free Bible Correspondence Course. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway. 94S3195 Church. Where a Christian ex­ perience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service: 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith, Rector. Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir, 9:00 p.m. Church School and Adult Education. 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist. 10:30 a.m. Week­ day Eucharists: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir. Bi­ ble Study, youth group, and other activities. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm, Pastor. Sunoay Morning Sunday School. 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:3J Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11 a.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South al M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jeffersoo Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Garocr, Pulor, James R. Barrett. Aut. to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night, 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8, 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to II a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HASTINGS GRACE HASTINGS BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor, 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:45. classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour, 6:00 (Elem. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB club for boys. GOD, 1674 West State Road. Pulor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Wonhip 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and C*5'' ; The Church Page is Pa u for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVMCS 1 LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings ond lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY «f Hsstinn, Inc. Insurance lor your life. Home, Business ond Car FLEXFAi INCORPORATED NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY ■ IX S. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS OBER GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook M. — Hastings. M.chigan ASSEMBLY OF Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nuhville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A tniuion of St. Rose Catholic Chruch, Hastings. Saturday Mau 6:30p.m. Sunday Mau 9:30 a.m. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun­ day School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Putor Rev. Ken Hartgerink, Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfieid United Methodist Sunday School........................9 a.m. Church............................. 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School.............. 9:30 a.m. Church................... 10:30 a.m. Lewis F. Hine Lola M. Clingman Mary "Retta" A. Sexion HASTINGS - Lewis F. Hine, 82, of 823 West Walnut Street. Hastings died Friday, November 18, 1988 at Lakeland Regional Medical Cen'er, Lakeland, Florida. Mr. Hine was bom on October 23, 1906 in Cloverdale, the son of Henry and Martha (Anders) Hine. He was raised in Barry County and attended rural schools graduating from Hastings High School and went on to attend Western Michigan University. He received his Masters Degree from the University of Michigan. He was married to Harriet Shoudy on August 2,1932. She preceded him in death on January 2, 1987. He then married Mary Davidson on August 15, 1987. He was a veteran of World War 11 in the United Stales Army. He taught school and was a band director for over 38 years for Hastings, Battle Creek, Sunfield and Lakewood schools, retiring in 1969. He was member and Past Master of F. & A.M. #52 in Hastings, a member of the Hastings Order of the Eastern Star and the Michigan and National Education Association. Mr. Hine is survived by his wife, Mary. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 29 at Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Leon H. Pohl offi­ ciating. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemet­ ery in Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, Mi. 49058. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. LAKE ODESSA - Lola M. Clingman, 91, of Six Lakes, Lake Odessa, died at her daughters home Irene Gustavsen. Mrs. Clingman was bom on May 31,1897 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Guy and Ellen (Hom) Lapo. She graduated from Lake Odessa in 1915. She was married to Forest Clingman on October 4,1916 in Lake Odessa. He preceded her in death April 13, 1976. Before moving to Six Lakes in 1941 they had lived in Dearborn, Detroit and Grand Ledge. Mrs. Clingman was a charter member of the Greenville Nazarene Church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Irene) Gustavsen, Six Lakes; one son, Robert of West Lynn, Oregon; four grandchil­ dren; nine great granchildren and five great great grandchildren. Preceding her in death was one son, Max; one grandson, Thomas and one sister Minnie. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 22 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Greenville Nazarene Church or the Belvedere United Methodist Church. BELLEVUE - Mary "Retta" A. Sexton. 84 formerly of 5400 Hyland Road, Bellevue, died Sunday, November 20, 1988 at Community Hospital, Battle Creek, where she had been a patient since November 10. Mrs. Sexton was bom on January 21,1904 in Bitely, the daughter of Daniel and Eliza (Thackeray) Chaney. She was married to Homer N. Sexton in 1924. He preceded her in death September 19, 1987. She was employed at Michigan Carton Company, retiring in 1969 where she had worked 38 years. She also worked for Kellogg Company, Battle Creek Sanitarium Hospital and the A.B. Stove Works. She moved to the Lacey area in 1948 and lived there until 1987, then made her home with her daughter. Mrs. Sexton is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Morley (Betty) Haskin of Lacey and Mrs. Clyde (Lois) St. John of Bellevue; one step . daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Kreais; one step son, James Sexton, both of Wayne, Ohio; 6 grand­ children; 14 step grandchildren; 36 step great grandchildren and five step great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Scott N. Sexton rn 1924; three sisters and five brothers Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 23 at the Hebble Funeral Chapel, Battle Creek with Rev. Elmer J. Faust officiat­ ing. Burial was at the Hicks Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Floyd L. White NASHVILLE - Floyd L. White, 84, of 40265 Bivens Road, Nashville, died Thursday evening, November 17, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. White was bom on September 27,1904 in Marshall, the son of David and Phebe (Tanner) White. He was raised in the Marshall area and attended schools there. He came to Nashville as a young man. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. He was engaged in fanning on the Bivens Road for many years. Mr. White is survived by two brothers, Fred and Harlow White both of Nashville; two sisters, Bernadine Hinde of Nashville and Hazel Treat of Charlotte; many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were one sister Minnie Marshall and one brother Glen White. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 19, 1988 at Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville with Rev. Thomas Voyles officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Marble A. Miller BELLEVUE - Mabie A. (Williams) Miller, 91, of 14010 Waubascon Road, Bellevue, died Sunday, November 20, 1988 at Provincal House, Hastings. Mrs. Miller was bora on December 19,1896 in Coleman. She was married to Glen A. Miller in 1969. She was a charter member of the Olive Street Church, and attended the Assembly of God Church in Nashville and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Railroad Trainmen. Mrs. Miller is survived by her husband, Glen; nine step sons, Dale Miller and Forest Miller both of Hastings, Rev. Milbourne Miller of Georgia, Royal Miller of Corunna, Nyle Miller of Florida, Eldon Miller of Detroit, Rev. VernonMiller of Portage, Maynard of Mendon and Merioyn Miller of Bellevue; five step daughters, Glendora Clemens of Whittemore, Marian Ellsworth of Hale, Thelma Youngs of Bellevue, Wilma Couch of Battle Creek and Lois Potter of Gladwin; 86 step grandchildren; 125 step great grandchildren and 10 step great great grandchildren. ‘ She was preceded in death by her first husband, Guy Abbott on September 4, 1968; two infant children; one son, Guy who died in World War II and one step daughter, Eleanor Frey in October 1986. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 22 at the Hebble Funeral Chapel, Battle Creek, with Rev. Robert Taylor officiat­ ing. Burial was at the Oak Hill Cemetery. Irene E. Butler HASTINGS - Irene E. Butler, 85, formerly of203 East High Street, Hastings, died Sunday, November 20, 1988 at Hastings Provincial House. Miss Butler was bom on December 24,1902 in Grand Ledge, the daughter of Albert and Coda (Foster) Butler. She was raised in Hast­ ings and attended Hastings Schools. She traveled extensively through out Michi­ gan and other states doing Evangeli«tic work for many years before returning to Hastings in the early 1970’s from Grand Haven. She was a Charter member of the Hastings Free Method­ ist Church. Miss Butler is survived by one brother, Albert Butler of Minniapolis, Minnesota; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Racheal Butler in 1983 and Falice Tefft in 1987. Funeral serivces will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, November 25 at the Hastings Free Methodist Church with Rev. Donald Brail, Rev. Wayne Cash and Rev. Andrew Dado offi­ ciating. Burial will be at the Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Free Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Fuenral Home of Hastings. Dale G. Cook MIDDLEVILLE - Dale G. Cook, 86, of Middleville, passed away Friday, November 18, 1988 at his home. Mr. Cook was born on August 14, 1902 in Osceola County, Michigan, the son of George and Edna (Kelsey) Cook. He was a farmer most of his life in the Barry County area. Mr. Cook is survived by three sons, William Cook of Fr.-epon, Charlie Cook of Fenwick and Kendall Cook of Middleville; three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Frederickson of Hast­ ings, Mrs. Mary Colburn of Del Rey Oaks, California and Mrs. Rose Rine of Hastings; 21 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 9 step­ children and their families. He was preceded in death by three wives, Maude (Moore) Cook in 1958, Irene (Craven) Cook in 1977, Doris (Cook) Cook in 1988; three brothers; one sister and one grandson. Funeral services were held Monday, November 21, at Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville, with the Rev. Robert L. Kersten officiating. Burial was at Irving Cemetery, Irving Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville Ambulance Service. William E. Ashby KALAMAZOO - William E. Ashby, 73, of Milwood Mobile Home Park, 2515 East Cork, Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, November 18, 1988 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was bom on June 14, 1915, in Hope Township, Barry County, the son of Fred and Rosa (Anders) Ashby. He was employed for 21 years with GeorgiaPacific in Kalamazoo where he retired in 1981. Mr. Ashby is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Marie Wolfe of Littlestown, Pennyslvania and Mrs. Sharon Thrift of Bangor, eight grand­ children; one sister, Mrs. Russell (Inez) Whit­ temore of Lakeland, Florida; a step-brother, Franze Bresson of Mendon. Preceding him in death were five brothers, Clyde, Clayton, Clair. Lyle and Morris. Memorial services wen: held Monday, November 21, at Williams Funeral Home, Delton, with the Rev. Elmer Faust officiating. Cremation has taken place. Robert Kenneth Engle LAKE CHICKASHA, VERDEN - Robert and fonn^rly of Hastings died October 5,1988. He was born bn February 13, 1932 in Hast­ ings. He was a sales manager for Medley Material Handling Company. He was a member of the Methodist Church, a Mason and a United States Army Koren War Veteran. Mr. Engle is survived by his wife, Charlotte; one son, Jeffery of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and one brother, Richard of Los Angles, California. A memorial serivce was held October 8 in the First United Methodist Church, Verden. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Vondel Smith Mortuary, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Paul E. Garten DELTON - Paul E. Garten, 48, of 1751 Osborne Road, Delton and formerly of Kala­ mazoo, Scottville and Ludington, passed away Thursday, November 17, 1988 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, where he had been a patient since Monday. Mr. Garten was bora on October 17,1940, in West Virginia, the son of Richard and Pearl (Jordan) Garten. He had moved to Delton in April of this year. He was formerly employed for 18 years with United Parcel Service of Battle Creek. He was very active in the Dad’s of Foreign Service Veterans and a former member of the Augusta Club and held the following local and stale offices: Senior Vice-President of Delton Post No. 250, Third District President and Junior Vice-President of the Michigan Department. He was also a member of the KalamazooPortage Moose Lodge No. 88 and a member of the Prairieville Community Church. He was married to Shirley Forbes on April 25, 1959 in Ludington. Mr. Garten is survived by his wife, Shirley; one daughter, Denise Lee Garten of San Diego, California; three sons, Paul E. Garten n of Delton, Gene E. Garten of Kalamazoo and Sgt Bradley J. Garten stationed with the United States Air Force in Homestead, Florida; three grandchildren; his father, Richard L. Garten of Ludington; one sister Carolyn Ford of White­ hall and one brother, Richard Garten of Ludington. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert in 1981 and his mother, Pearl on July 26, 1987. . Funeral services were held Sunday, Novem­ ber 20, at Williams Funeral Home, Delton, with Pastor Bernard Blair and the Delton Dad's Post No. 250 D.F.V.S. officiating. Graveside services were held Monday, November 21, at Lakeside Cemetery, Eden Township, Mason County. Pearl Leah Burgess HASTINGS - Pearl Leah Burgess, 95, of 249 East North Street, died Thursday evening, November 17, 1988 at Provincial House. Mrs. Burgess was born on Decembers, 1892 in Otsego, the daughter of Richard and Bertha (Lamb) Brown. She was raised in Otsego, Yankee Springs Township, Buckley, Wexford and Honor and attended schools there. She was married to Harvey Burgess on December 5, 1911. They lived in Otsego and Covert before coming to the Hastings area many years ago. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Golden Link member of the church. Mrs. Burgess is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ross (Leah) Belson of Hastings; one son, Harvey A. Burgess of Grand Haven; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Valia Bradfield of Nashville and Fannie Adams of Otsego; many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, Harvey on October 2,1972, one sister and two brothers. Funeral services were held Monday, November 21, al Wren Funeral Home with Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church. Thomas Glenn Harrington LYONS - Thomas Glenn Harrington, 48, of 300 South Robinson, Lyons, died Wednesday, November 16, 1988 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. Mr. Harrington was born on August 14,1940 in Hastings, the son of Howard and Marie (Nye) Harrington. He attended Middleville Public Schools. He was married to Ida Phelps in 1958 in Hastings. He was a self employed laborer. He had lived in Lyons since 1978. Mr. Harrington is survived by his wife, Ida; five sons, Thomas, Jr„ Bradley, Mitchell, Michael and Timothy, all of Lyons; two daughters, Lucinda Thayer and Jody Curtis, both of Lyons; 15 grandchildren; his mother, Marie Travis of Hastings; two brothers, Edward and James Harrington, both of Hast­ ings; three step brothers; three sisters, Shirley Raymond of Rockford. Joyce Sanderson and Marilyn Awery, both of Middleville and two step sisters. Funeral services were held Friday, Novem­ ber 18 at the Hull Memorial Chapel, Lyons with Dr. Lloyd Walker officiating. Burial was at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Albertine ‘Tina” Lester DOWLING - Albertine “Tina" Lester, 98, of 8963 South Bedford Road, Dowling died Wednesday, November 16,1988 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Lester was bom on January 30,1890 in Battle Creek, the daughter of William and Mary (Whitworth) Marcellus. She was raised in Battle Creek and attended schools there. She was married to James A. Lester in 1909. She livedmost ofher life in the Dowling areawhere she and herhnsband were engaged in faming. She was a member of the Barry County Farm Bureau. Mrs. Lester is survived by one daughter, Mrs. June Moon of Dowling; one son, Richard Lester of Sall Lake City, Utah; one grand­ daughter and three great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were one brother and one sister. Graveside services were held Saturday, November 19, 1988 at the Dowling Cemetery with Rev. Mary L. Hom officiating. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. (Additional obituaries appearing on page 11) Win a trip to the Super Bowl! Flexsteel Recliner KICK-OFF SWEEPSTAKES See why Flexsteel is a winner! Get a free Wilson football with purchase of a Flexsteel recliner. Enter Sweepstakes by Nov. 30. 1988. Two Grand Prizes: Super Bowl weekend for two including tickets, hotel, extras. 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Parents of the bride arc Mr. and Mrs. Tim Willson of Hastings. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Mike Davis Jr. of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Gasper of Hastings. Maid of honor was Maria Willson, sister of the bride. Bridesmaid was Danica Smith, cousin of the bride. Flowergiris were Kathy Willson. Kelly Willson and Megan Willson, cousins of the bride. Best man was Mike Eastman, friend of the groom. Groomsman was Mickey Davis, brother of the groom. Ringbearer uas Brian Willson, brother of the bride. Ushers were Tim Willson, brother of the bride, and Shawn Davis, brother of the groom. Carrie Gasper, sister of the groom was in charge of the guest book, and decorations were done by Joe Willson, brother of the bride, and Brad Fineout. the bride's uncle. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Davis HI are now living in Hastings. On a 6-1 vote. Barry County Commis­ sioners Tuesday approved a new zoning district for single-wide mobile homes in the county zoning ordinance. The purpose of the district is to provide for a stable and sound environment for the place­ ment of limited size housing, with a minimum floor area of 720 square feet, on residential lots in unincorporated areas of the county designated in the land use plan as rural residential and prime agricultural land. Under special conditions, areas within this new zoning district may be developed as residential (R) low- to medium-density single family limited size residential (LS) country subdivisions. The new zone allows townships to have the power to create this type of district, but it is a possibility that it may never be used, said County Planning Director Linda Anderson. For instance, she said, a provision in the or­ dinance to allow for a planned unit develop­ ment zone has never been used. "There is a possibility the zone for mobile homes will never be used but we wanted the townships to have the opportunity," Ander­ son said. To date, three townships have expressed an interest in the proposed zone. The county planning commission previous­ ly approved the change in the current or­ dinance, recommended by the Ordinance Revision Committee. The next step in the pro­ cess is to seek approval from the Michigan Department of Commerce before it becomes effective. • "It will probably be another month or so before the Department of Commerce ap­ proves it,” Anderson said. Commissioner Carolyn Coleman voted against the zoning amendment, saying that she felt it would result in a "weakening of the original ordinance that has been in effect since 1976." Commissioner Orvin Moore disagreed. "This will put teeth in the ordinance and give us a legal avenue of control that we didn’t See ZONING, page 11 Kranks to observe 35th wedding anniversary Bud and Kathy Krank of Delton will mark their 35th anniversary Monday, Nov. 28. The couple was married Nov. 28, 1953, in Lemon, S.D., where Bud was a ranch hand and Kathy was a one-room school teacher. After they came to Michigan. Bud became a union iron worker and will retire soon. Mean­ while. Kathy was a homemaker until their three children were grown. She is now employed at Interbake Foods. The Kranks enjoy auctions, antiques, bug­ , gies and all of their grandchildren. Mesecars to mark golden anniversary Bruce and Betty Mesecar of Ottawa Trail. Hastings, will observe their golden wedding anniversary on Nov. 27. ' The occasion will be celebrated by a family dinner at the Hoffman House. The Mesecars are parents of Carolyn and Ken Hubbell, Marshall and Joyce Mesccar and Ken Mesecar. They also have five grandchildren. Area Births: ' It’s a Girl Jera Jordan, Nashville. Nov. 20,4:45 a.m., 7 lbs., 1 oz. Richard and Amy Ward, Nashville, 11:41 p.m., 7 lbs. Robin Parr, Hastings, Nov. 17,1:37 a.m., 7 lbs., 5 ozs. Tracy Carpenter, Nashville, Nov. 18, 1:11 p.m., 9 lbs., 7 ozs. It’s a Boy Taylor-Erb exchange wedding vows Aug. 12 Cindy Marie Taylor and Kevin Dean Erb exchanged wedding vows Aug. 12 at the Clarksville Bible Church. The marriage ceremony was performed by Pastor Bill Stevens. Parents of the couple are Terry and Shirley Taylor of Clarksville and Arnold and Linda Erb of Lake Odessa. Attending the bride as maid of honor was Dianne Taylor, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Julie Lich. Melissa Blundell and Darla Hyde, friends of the bride. Best man was Gordon Erb. brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Tim Brodbeck, Mike Haskins and Jeff Livermore, friends of the groom. Flowergirl was Ashley Bond and ringbearer was Bobby Bond, children of Scott and Robin Bond of Lake Odessa. Ushers were Doug Hendrick, brother-in­ law of the groom, and Dennis Karrar, cousin of the groom. Margie Wietzel, friend of the bride, was at the guest book. Soloist Jane Hofstra sang "There is Love" and "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do." Tim and Linda Hansen sang duets of "Household of Faith" and "It's Only the Beginning." Organist was Mrs. Marian Price. The reception was held in the church b ce­ ment. Serving the wedding cake was Nancy Hendrick, sister of the groom, and Shawn Smith, friend of the bride and groom. Gift at­ tendants were Lonnie and Anita Ackley, sister and brother-in-law of the groom. Wanda Erb, sister-in-law of the groom and Lonnie Ackley. Jr. nephew of the groom. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Tom and Bonnie Nyman, friends of the couple. A special video was made for the occasion by Larry Watson of Lansing, friend of the bride’s parents. Honored guests were Mr. and Mrs. William Haskins of Lake Odessa. Mr and Mrs. George Taylor of South Carolina, (formerly of Belding), and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tischer, and Mrs. Dorothy Erb. of Lake Odessa, grandparents of the couple. The new Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Erb now reside in North Carolina, where Kevin is sta­ tioned with the U.S. Marine Corps. Woods-Wyant announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Woods of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. LcAnne. to Mitchell Wyant of Kalamazoo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Green of Kalamazoo and Mr. and Mrs. John Wyant of Fulton LeAnne is a graduate of Hastings High School and Davenport College of Business and is employed by Pension and Group Ser­ vices Inc. of Kalamazoo. Mitchell is a graduate of Kalamazoo Cen­ tral and is employed by S&T Lawn Service of Oshtemo. A Sept. 30 wedding is being planned. Richard and Margaret Cross, Lake Odessa, Nov. 14, 5:46 a.m., 6 lbs., 14’/4 ozs. Eric and Brenda German, Shelbyville, Nov. 17, 6:20 pun. 8 lbs. David Smith and Nancy Bender, Bangor, 6:23 a.m., 6 lbs., 9V» ozs. Craig Michael, bom Nov. 5, 9:23 a.m., weighing 7 lbs., 8 ozs., at Community Hospital, Battle Creek. Proud parents are Jeff and Linda Lord. Grandparents are Bob and Janet Lord of Hastings and Paul and Gloria Wellington of Battle Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Howe from Middleville are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Joshua Lee, on Oct 30 at 1:31 a.m. Grandpa­ rents are Mr. and Mrs. Ken Fauble from North Muskegon and Mr. and Mrs. Lynwood Howe of Hastings. Winners in the stamp collecting clock contest were (from left) Larry Thomas, Chad Carr, Joy Richards, Skip Bedford, Candace Richards and Jennifer Hurless. Woodland News Jim Wickam. rural mail carrier foi Woodland, recently received a pin from the United States Postal Service for 12 years of accident-free driving while delivering mail. At a meeting of postmasters in the Lansing Section Center, the Woodland Post Office received an award for having a preventable­ accident free year 1987-88. Events planned by Woodland area churches for the month of December include: at Zion Lutheran: an Advent Tea on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.. a children's program at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Dec. 18. a Christmas Eve candlelight service al 7 p.m. and a communion service at 11:15 p.m. on Christmas Eve; at Lakewood Methodist. Home Christmas parties Dec. 4, Keenagcrs Club Christmas party Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Les Yonkers home in Lake Odessa, caroling for shut-ins Dec. 17 to start at the church at 6 p.m.. a choir and kids pro­ gram at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. a walk-in communion service from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Christmas Eve and a family New Year’s par­ ty, which will start with a pizza supper at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 31 and end with a candlelight ser­ vice at 8 p.m.; Kilpatrick United Brethren Church, Christmas program Sunday, Dec. 11, at 7 p'.m. with a cookie fellowship to follow; Woodland United Methodist, Christmas program for the morning of Dec. 18 at the 9:15 service, a candlelight service at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve and a youth group Christmas party at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve; Faith Bible Church will hold a Christmas Cantata al 10 a.m. Dec. 18 and the Sunday School Christmas program at 6 p.m. that same day. There will be an open house at the Woodland Township Library Saturday. Nov. 26. from 10:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This event is planned to honor old and new township board members, people who have donated books to the library, all library patrons and to celebrate the 36th anniversary of the founding of the library by George Spindler. Lucy Classic's 85th birthday was celebrated with an open house at Lakewood United Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon. Around 100 family members, friends and neighbors attended the party and she received many cards and good wishes. Cake, punch and coffee was served. Lucy said she enjoyed the event. Isla DeVries, Woodland postmaster, and Skip Bedford, co-ordinator of all Banjamin Franklin Stamp Collecting Clubs in the 150 offices served by the Lansing Section Center, visited Faith Christian Bible School on Friday Nurse Aides We have positions available to cer­ tified nurse aides on all 3 shifts. Ex­ cellent benefit package. Starting wage $4.64 an hour. Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings by Catherine Lucas of last week. Each class in the school recited for the post office officials during their tour of the school, and they were informed that the school has seven teachers and 54 students. Faith Christian has full-time Spanish teacher who is from Costa Rica and a full­ time art teacher. Spanish is a mandatory sub­ ject from first grade through the school. The school now has classes from pre­ kindergarten through ninth grade. Each year they add another grade and in three years, the school will include students through the high school years. The school uses the "A-Bcka" curriculum. After the ladies completed their tour of the school, all the students met in the large sanc­ tuary where Bedford presented prizes to the children who participated in a recently com­ pleted contest held throughout the Woodland Post Office, Benjamin Franklin stamp collec­ ting clubs in Woodland Elementary, Lakewood Christian School and Faith Christian. Each child who wished to enter the contest had to make a clock using stamps of the pro­ per denomination for each number. DeVries said that cancelled 11-ccnt stamps were hard for the children to acquire until a donor gave her enough for all of them to get one. The clocks were judged by Dale Hefty and Gayle Williams from the Ionia County Na­ tional Bank Woodland Branch. Winners received stamp albums from the Lansing Sec­ tion Center. After the prizes were awarded, the children sang several songs for Mrs. DeVries and Mrs. Bedford. At Faith Christian School. Jennifer Hurless won a prize for her clock, which said “It’s DIRECTOR of NURSING For 138 bed county owned skilled nursing facility. Prefer a B.S.N. but will consider heavy supervisory experience in lieu of degree. Must be a team player with a strong drive for excellent patient care. Facility just completed a $2,000,000 addition and renovation project, so working conditions are great. Send resume to: Lynn Sommerfeld, Administrator Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 DON’T WAIT rno/ DietW OUoff Center " NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Freys to observe 25th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd (Shirley) Frey will celebrate 25 years of marriage at an open house Sunday. Nov. 27. from 2-5 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall. M-43 near their home. The open house will be hosted by the cou­ ple’s children; Sandi. Mike. Marg and Ken; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zon­ ing Board of Appeals will hold a public hear­ ing on Tuesday, December 13, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. In the City Hall, Council Chambers, Hastings, Michigan. Said meeting Is to consider the application of Robert Shaffer, to place a new sign at 1004 E. State St.; legally described as Lots 73 & 74 of Supervisors Glasgows Addition #2. Said variance is contrary to Section 3.86; Location variance for a permanent ground sign which does not pertain to the principle use of pro­ perty. Said property Is owned by the E.W. Bliss Company. Minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery City Clerk Time To Thank God for America" and Joy Richards was awarded a first prize for her ted­ dy bear clock. These two students are in Mrs. VanDenakkcr's club. Larry Thomas won the prize for Mrs. Carr’s fourth grade club. Prizes for Mrs. Wieland’s club went to Can­ dace Richards and Chad Carr. Richards' clock was set in a paper mail box and Carr’s had clover leaves decorating it. Honorable mention prizes of stamps were given to Arnie Lynn Stambaugh. Jane Beukema. Autumn Wieland. Melissa Lewis. Becky Winebrenncr. Josh Boire, Libby Ann Baum. Katherine Shcllenbarger. Jill Truelove. Kyle Stanbaugh. Rachael Thomas. Mike Lewis. David Boire. Tom Beukema. Cristi Cross. Jennifer Carr. Greg Boire. Nicole Wieland. Donovan Shcllenbarger and Jessica Henry. Mrs. DeVries announced a Christmas stamp contest that will start immediately. Each child can make a tree or a wreath to decorate with their Christmas stamp collec­ tion, or the child can choose to keep their stamps in an envelope. The clock contest also was held at ./Woodland School and Lakewood Christian School for the stamp collection clubs. Lakewood Christian School winner was Zoe Drury in Mr. Starkenburg’s club, with honorable mention going to Nathan Stuart and Tim Starkenburg. Winners at Woodland Elementary were Paul Numinen, Becky Duits, Myra Fcdcwa, and honorable mention went to Liz Eldridge. Jason LaRoche, Cristi Hicks. Travis Possehn and Sarah Niethamcr. The weight lossprofessionals. 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On Nov. 23. 1967, you ran a column I liked so well 1 had it preserved in plastic. I’m sen­ ding it and asking that you run it again - on Thanksgiving Day of 1988. It would mean a day off for you and a new column for my wallet. -- California Friend. Dear Cal: I accept! But do you mind if I run it the day before? I already have my Thanksgiving column written. Thanks, pal. Dear Ann Landers: On this special day 1 want to thank you for having the courage to deal openly with human problems such as homosexuality, rape, incest. VD and masturbation. Your frank, enlightened columns have educated millions who otherwise would con­ tinue to wander in the wilderness of ignorance. Thank you for reminding parents that discipline is a special kind of love. And thanks, too, for letting the world know that some children go wrong even though they’ve had good upbringing and plenty of love and attention. Thank you for the thousands of miles you travel to speak to all kinds of audiences. 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I’ll bet you don’t have a friend in the world. -- No Admirer Dear No: Your letter was a perfect balance for the one above. We all need to get our sails trimmed now and then. Thanks for doing it. Thanks for the ‘gift of life’ Dear Ann Landers: Please print the enclosed piece. 1 guess I never realized how much I have to be thankful for until I found it. Others tray enjoy it also. God bless you! Fan in Tampa. Fla. Dear Tampa Fan: With pleasure — and on the most appropriate day. EVERYDAY THANKSGIVING Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings each morning, thank you. Lord, that I can hear. There are those who are deaf. Even though I keep my eyes tightly closed against the morning light as long as possible, thank you. Lord, that I can sec. There are many who are blind. Even though I huddle in my bed and put off the effort of rising, thank you. Lord, that I have the strength to rise. There are many who arc bedridden. 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Ellen says she is terminally ill and that no one in her family knows how sick she is. She complains of pain constantly and says having me around is her greatest comfort. In the last few months she has phoned several times late at night to ask if I will come and stay with her. I can’t refuse even though it ruins my night’s sleep and I have trouble stay­ ing awake at work the next day. Yesterday I told her that I couldn’t do it anymore. She said she understood and sent over a very expensive nightie. I accepted it because I could never afford such a nice gift and couldn’t resist it. Now I feel guilty. I know I’m being selfish, but I need more lime to myself and keep wondering if there is a solution to this dilemma. Please advise. Quandried Out in Maryland. Dear Quandried: You have allowed Ellen to seduce you with expensive gifts and the guilt is taking its toll: Meanwhile, she is using her illness to get more from you than you want to give. 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LOS ANGELES TIMES SNYDICATE AND CREATORS SYNCICATE — Lake Odessa News: iggai Notices ly ef ■eanl Meeting RUTLAND CHABTID TOWNSHIP The Shear Place Bruce’s Frame & Alignment Collision Repair - All Makes & Models 795-9596 • 415 2nd, Middleville Caledonia State Bank Member FDIC 891-8113 • 627 Main St., Caledonia Cloverleaf “Michigan’s Volume RV Dealer” Aljo • Coachman • Escaper • Gulfstream Clean Used RV's*RV Parts • Service • Accessories 685-9888 • 1199 M-89 West, Plainwell Vickie McEwan - Stylist We Use and Recommend REDKIN Products Appointments & Walk-Ins Welcome 543-2530 • 113 West Lawrence Ave., Charlotte Western Michigan University Battle Creek Regional Center Now Offering Classes In Hastings Call 965-5380 for Winter Schedule of Classes 632 North Avenue, Battle Creek WtSTLRN Michigan University Wright Way Lumber Company Don Alexander - Manager Self-Serve Lumber Yard - "Cash 'N Carry" 527-1680 • 206 S. Dexter ■ M-66, Ionia GH (/Automotive Services, Inc. 241-3980 • 3056 Eastern, G-and Rapids See HITCHES BY GE'. <GE, INC. for Sales & Installation on A '.i Classes of Hitches 452-8769 • 72728th St. S.E., Grand Rapids Apsey Automotive 891-8160 • 115 W. Main St., Caledonia November 2,1988 Budget Hearing at 7:30 p.m. on proposed 1989 budget for oil funds, with figures being read by Clerk Fuller. Discussion followed. Opened regular meeting at 7:50 p.m. and ap­ proved minutes of October 5th meeting. Budget for 1989 covering oil funds were approv­ ed by unanimous roll coll vote. General Fund 1988 budget adjustments approv­ ed unanimously. Receiving and placed on file reports of Treasurer and Zoning Administrator. Report on accidents at intersection M-37/M-43 & Green St./Heath Rd. from date acquired by Trustee James and Dep. Clerk McMellen from local police reports discussed. Letters to be sent to try and secure o traffic light. Approval for Officeways. Inc. of Battle Creek to re-design office fo. better useage of work area ond privacy. Unanimously approved payment of vouchers totaling $13,338.05. Adjournment at 9:25 p m. Respectfully submitted, Phyllis Fuller. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards, Supervisor (11/24) Synopsis ef Hastings CHARTER TOWMSMP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING Monday, November 14,1988 7:00 p.m. Six board members present and two guests. Pur­ pose of meeting—to establish on industrial Development District ond make application for In­ dustrial Tox Abatement, for Wild Systems America. Adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Juonlto A. Slocum. Clerk Attested to by: Richard C. Thomas, Supervisor (11/24) Ann Strecker of Troy spent Tuesday with her mother, Ruth Peterman, and with Janie Rodriguez made a trip to Lowell. Ruth also enjoyed lunch with her daughter and a longer drive in the area before Ann returned home. C. Max and Janeth Haney have sold their home on Jordan Lake Avenue to J.C. and Grace Hummel of Clarksville. The Haneys are now residing on Virginia Street in the house of her brother, Robert Kimmel. A real estate transfer is listed for Howard and Sandra Kenyon to La-Ko Realty. Another is that of Bertha Woolsey to Debra Smith. Michael Scott Putcy, weighing seven pounds and 13 ounces, was bom to Brian and Carol Purcy of Ionia at Ionia County Memorial Hospital Nov. 10. Grandparents are Gerald and Marie Kruger. The Airceys also have a daughter, Danielle, who is 6. Michelle Peacock and friend. Chris Deja, students at C.M.U. at Mt. Pleasant, spent the weekend with her parents, Richard and Gayle Peacock. On Sunday, a birthday dinner was served in honor of Michelle’s 18th birthday. Guests included Brian Peacock of Lansing, Diane and Katie Rubin of Wyoming and her grandmother, Reine Peacock and Kim Osborn of Lake Odessa. On Sunday, Nov. 8, members of the board of the Lake Odessa Community Library hosted a tea for volunteers who have worked in the library or on fundraising activities in the past year. Peg Cusack and Anna Mascho serv­ ed at the refreshment table, with others of the board contributing some of the tasty foods. A cake decorated for the occcasion and punch also were served. Mrs. Ardeth Spencer, who has lived in Lake Odessa since her retirement from Union PROGRAM DIRECTOR CHILD CARE CENTER Learn ‘N’ Play Child Care Center Gavin Chevrolet, Buick and Pontiac, Inc. William Gavin - Owner New & Used Cars - Sales & Service 795-3318 & 891-8151 938 Middleville Road, Middleville Larry Neil Age ncy of Farm Bureau Insu rance 945-3443 • 234 E. State St., Hastings kj [1 1 Leaders For Life Club HASTINGS, MICHIGAN High quality child care program licensed for 60 child­ ren. 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Bank, has moved back to Ionia. Seven ladies of the Mary Martha circle of St. Edwards' Altar Society enjoyed last Tues­ day in Lansing. Those going were Stella Cusack, Frances Hybarger, Wilma Loftus. Maudlaline Majinska, Agnes Slowinski, Helen Richmond and Reine Peacock. The Alcthian class of Central United Methodist Church met at the Perry Stowell home on Jordan Road on Nov. 8. Denise Daniels of Woodland showed slides from her summer trip to Australia and her visits to Ex­ po ’88 and an historic village. Laverne and Etheleen Daniels were co-hosts with Perry and Norma. Officers were elected for 1989. Ted Armstrong is the retiring president. Or­ ville Decker will be the new president. Mrs. Mark Haney and baby Lauren called on Mr. and Mrs. Tom Peacock on Sunday. Great-grandma Reine stopped in to see the baby, too. It is again time for local residents to save gallon or half-gallon plastic milk jugs to use for the Christmas season. Last year Lake Odessa had an impressive array of luminaries. It is hoped that even more homes, churches and lawns will be lighted this year, using votive candles to light the jugs. Friends of the Library hosted a lunch Tuesday, Nov. 15 with 29 present. The tables were decorated with Thanksgiving motif. Librarian Shelley Hudson spoke on Southern literature and read excerpts from two books. Members of the Merton Gariock family from Lake Odessa, Carlton Center and Richland attended the funeral at Reed City Nov. 18, for their brother and uncle, Harlan Gariock, who died while hunting in Osceola county. Baptismal servlets were held at Central United Methodist Church on Nov. 13 for Kallie Elizabeth, daughter of William Jr. and Tina Walker of Lakeview Drive. Several members of the Faulkner and Walker family attended, including the Al Corey family of Kalamazoo. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Shoemaker were notified of the death Nov. 15 of Mary’s brother. Royal Wilcox, of Grand Rapids. Local Marriage Licenses — LaVeme Bowman, Jr., 54. Hastings and Sandra Rosenberg, 47, Hastings. Howard Wymer, 28, Hastings and Jill Mc­ Callum, 25, Hastings. David Marshall, 30. Wyoming and Brenda Miller. 29. Hastings. James Ayers, 35, Middleville and Vicki Appolonia, 32, Middleville. Michael Ratusznik, 24, Madison Heights and Karen Foreman. 22, Hastings. Juan Gonzalez, 23. Middleville and Brenda Cooper, 25, Middleville. Dennis Shaver. 39. Lansing and Kelly Aspinakk. 28. Nashville. James Hause, 26. Hickory Corners and Margaret Busch. 27, Delton. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 24, 1938 — Page 9 St. Rose students use caps to learn about large numbers school population, have been collecting the bottle caps.” Willison said. She said the third graders have been coun­ ting the bottle caps as they have been coming in. “Using place value concepts taught in their math classes, they have been grouping the bottle caps into ones. lens, hundreds, and finally, thousands.” she said. "Now they have reached the 10.000 mark.” The teacher said the students’ goal is to fill Third-grade students at St. Rose School arc wrestling with the concept of ‘How much is a million?” and they are using bottle caps to at­ tempt to understand the answer. The question arose recently when their teacher. Mary Willison, read them the book by the same name to peak their interest in large numbers. “To keep that interest alive and to help them visualize the value of large numbers, the third graders, with the heln of the entire a huge box with the caps and possibly go beyond that. All of the students al St. Rose have been in­ vited to enter a contest to determine how many bottle caps the box will hold. Each stu­ dent entered his or her guess early in the school year. When the box is full and the caps counted, the winner will be determined. "Meanwhile, the students keep bringing in the bottle caps and the third graders keep counting — grouping and regrouping.” Willison said. At the counting table are St. Rose third graders (kneeling from left) Misha Nell, Rachel Dreyer, Kristen Han­ shaw, Jacqueline Lesick, Summer Gillons, (standing, from left) Alicia Franzone, Katie Willison, Jennifer Norris, Philip Gole, Jamie Noteboom, Bess Lyons and Michael McKeough. ____________ Legal Notices Stat* of MkHgan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Tossing in bottle caps Into a big box are St. Rose School third graders (kneeling from left) J.P. DeWitt, Becky Lukasiewicz, Beth Sonsmith, Alanna Tepp, Nick Wilson, (middle row, from left) Sarah LaJoye, Rebekah Clough, Cody Lyons, (back row, from left) Eric Masse, Trisha McKeough, Ben O'Mara and Nancy Anger. FINANCIAL Taxin_ Dhantom o Taxing phantom it t furnished by.. Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. One purpose of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 was to close loopholes for wealthy taxpayers. According to Kathryn Morrison, a spokeswoman for the Investment Company Institute, the Washington-based mutual-funds' trade group, mutual funds inadvertently got caught in the sweep. The 1986 tax law limits deduction1, for investment-related expenses. This iacludes fees paid to personal investment advisors. Even though mutual funds have always been considered public professional management. Congress chose to neat fund shareholders the same as individual investors. This means mutual-fund shareholders will be taxed on their share of the fund’s gross income before any expenses or management fees are sub­ tracted. Previously, only net distributions were taxed. small investor Morrison says the government estimates that up to $400 million in additional revenue each year could be recognized by taxing phan­ tom income the shareholders never secs. She is at a loss to explain how the government came up with this figure. The Wail Street Journal, quoting the Treasury's associate tax legislative counsel. Donald E. Rocap. puts the windfall at $530 million. No one seems to know for sure, but one thing's certain. In­ vestors will pay. Actually, each mutual fund is affected dif­ ferently. If you own a young growth fund with an exceptionally high expense ratio, your tax bill on phantom income can cost as much as you receive in cash. On the other hand, a giant, established fund with a very small ex­ pense ratio would suffer minimum tax damage. Deere Delights for Christmas 503D0. 1/16 scale utiliuty front wheel assist tractor with operable loader. Soundguard cab. * — STOCKS — 554DO. 1/16 scale skid steer loader features opening bucket $*1/250 and rollover cage. I O 550EO. 1/80 scale Titan II Combine with interchangeable corn and grain head. .eg on O 559DO. New 1/16 scale model “R" Waterloo Boy replica of the 1915 antique $ ZZ25 tractor. XO Huge Inventory in Stock starting at The management fee is not the only cost a mutual fund charges. There are marketing fees, registration, custodian and transfer fees, and a growing number of 12b-1 funds that allow annual deductions of up to 1.25 percent of assets. Arc all of these fees under the um­ brella and subject to tax? Although still in dispute, the answer is yes. The law. originally scheduled to go into ef­ fect in 1987. was postponed for one year thanks in pan to the efforts of the Investment Company Institute. In a last-minute com­ promise. the fund agreed to distribute to its shareholders 98 percent of all capital gains, up from the required 90 percent. This passed on additional capital gains that otherwise would have been retained by the fund and would not have been a taxable item to the shareholder until they sold their shares. If you're an investor, say “Ouch.” in turn the government agreed to postpone the phantom­ tax provision until 1988. Mutual funds arc not intended to serve only the wealthy. They arc a proven way the small­ investor can benefit from professional management at a reasonable cost. When Con­ gress taxes income the investor never receives, it hasn't plugged a loophole, it has sunk the ship many depend on to educate their children or retire with dignity. This is another case where universal, sweeping tax legislation throws the baby out with the bath water. s250 THORNAPPLE VALLEY Zgui&H&tt. ‘Inc. Nothing Runs ] Like a Deere' \\((( 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37) Hastings • 616-945-9526 *♦*♦*♦*♦*♦*♦*♦*♦*♦*♦*♦*♦»♦*♦♦♦*♦*♦* ♦*♦*♦*♦ The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previ­ ous week. Change Close Company 28’/. + 7. AT&T 92 —7. Ameritech + 17. 43V» Bristol Myers 255/. + 7z Chrysler 24V. + 7. CMS Energy 423/. + 7. Coca Cola 16 — 7z Detroit Edison 84’/. —’/. Dow Chemical -7. 425/. Exxon 503/« + 7. Ford 173/. —17. Gencorp + 7. 813/. General Motors —7. 317z Hastings Mfg. 117 —’/. IBM -1s/. 515/. JCPenney 843/. —1V. Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. + 7. 60 Kellogg Co. + 7. 465/. McDonald’s + 17. 81’A Procter & Gamble -17. 397. Sears — 19’/z S.E. Mich. Gas —17. 29 Upjohn + $5.75 $418.00 Gold $6.08 —$0.30 Silver —0.71 2077.70 Dow Jones Volume 127,000,000 File No. 88-20027-SE ESTATE OF LEONARD F. MILLER. Decerned. Social Security Number 379-12-2845. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On December 22. 1988. at 9:00 a.m., in the Probate Courtroom. Hasting*. Michigan, before the Honorable Richard H. Show. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Suzanne B. McIntyre requesting that she be appointed personal representative of the estate of LEONARD F. MILLER, and that the heirs at law of tho Decedent be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claim* against the deceased must be prestented, personnally or by moil, to both the Personal Represen­ tative ond to the Court on or before December 22, 1988. Notice is further given that the estale will then be assigned to entitled person* appearing of rucord. ■ ■■ "• " Dated: November 16. 1988 Michael J. McPhillip* (P33715) DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Suzanne B. McIntyre Personal Representative 109 144th Avenue Middleville. Ml 49333 (616)891-1059 (11/24) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Default having been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made August 25. 1986 by DENNIS KAMINSKI, a single man. as Mortgagor, to the UNITED BANK OF MICHIGAN, a Corporation organized under the laws of the State of Michigan, os Mortgagee, ond recorded on August 26. 1986, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan, in Libor 438 of Mortgage*, on Page* 948 through 951 and a Mortgage mode August 18, 1987. by DENNIS KAMINSKI AND SHARON JENSEN, husband and wife, as Mortgagor*, io the UNITED BANK OF MICHIGAN, o Corporation organized under the laws of the State of Michigan, as Mor­ tgagee. and recorded on August 19. 1987, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Liber 455 ol Mortgages, on Pages 607 through 610: on both Mortgages together there is claimed to be due and unpaid to date of ihis Notice, Fifty Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Two and 05/100 ($57,252.05) Dollars, including in­ terest computed to dale of first publication; no suit or proceeding in law or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debts or any part of the debts secured by these Mortgages, and the power of sale in those Mortgage* contained having become operative by reason of such default: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on DECEMBER 29. 1988 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, local time, inside the Ea»t from door to the Barry County Courthouse. City of Hostings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder ol public auction for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon said Mortgages, together with interest, legal costs and charge* ond expense*, including the attorney fee allowed by law. ond all texes and insurance premiums paid by the Mortgagees before sale, the land and premises in said Mortgages being the same land mentioned in both Mortgages, and situated in the Township of Thornapple. County of Barry, State of Michigan, described a* follows: The Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northeast fractional 1 /4 of Section 3. Town 4 North, Range 10 West, except the following three described parcels of land: 1) Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Northeast fractional 1 4 of said Section 3. Town 4 North, Range 10 West, thence East along the North line 300 feet to the place of beginning of this description, thence South 200 feet, thence East 100 feet, thence North 200 feet, thence West 100 feet to the place of beginning. 2) East 520 feet of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northeast fractional 1/4. except the South 230 feet thereof. Section 3. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. 3) West 481 feet of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northeast fractional 1 '4. Section 3. Town 4 North. Range lOWest, except the North 200 feet of the East 181 feet thereof. Subject to easements and restrictions of record*. The redemption period, pursuant to law, is one (1) year from the date of such sale. Dated NOVEMBER 17. 1988 Mortgagees: UNITED BANK OF MICHIGAN, a Michigan Corporation 2619 • 28lh Street. S.E. Grand Rapids. Ml 49508 LEWIS, BROWN & KQZERA, P.C. By: DANIEL J. KuZERA JR. (P16187) Attorney for Mortgagees 745 Trust Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)459-7141 (12/15) NOTICE or PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing on November 28, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. In the Coun­ ty Commissioner's Room, County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hastings, Michigan. The following Sections of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, v/ill be considered for amendment. A-5-88 ARTICLE VI Section 6.12-A-B.(4.) • (Add: r. As an accessory to the permitted use, temporary housing for elder­ ly. health impaired or otherwise disadvantaged immediate family members.) Section 6.13 • AR • B.(4.) - (Add: x. As an ac­ cessory to a permitted use. temporary housing for elderly, health Impaired or olhewlse disadvantag­ ed Immediate family members.) ARTICLE VIII Section 8.2 - Continuance of Use - (addition to Section.) ARTICLE IX A-6-88 Section 9.5 • A. Delete Section 9.5 • A. Amended the section. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either ver­ bally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard al the above mentioned time and place. The complete text of the proposed amendments of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday through Friday. Please phone Linda Anderson, Barry Coun­ ty Planning Director at 948-4830 for further information. Norval E. Thaler, Clerk Barry County (11 /24) State of Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE File No. 88-20028-SE ESTATE OF ELLA MAE TALBOT. Deceased. Social Security Number 380-26-3176. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On December 22. 1988 at 9:00 a.m., in the Probate Courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before the Honorable Richard H. Shaw, Judge of Probate, a hearing will be hold on the petition of Ronald H. Lewis requesting that he be appointed personal representative of the estate of ELLA MAE TALBOT, and that the heirs at law of the Decedent be determined ond that the Last Will and Testament of the Decedent be admitted to Probate. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by moil, to both the Personal Represen­ tative ond to the Court on or before December 22, 1988. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Dated: November 16. 1988 Michael J. McPhillips (P33715) dimmers & McPhillips 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Ronald H. Lewis Personal Representative 418 W. Madison Hostings, Ml 49058 (616)945-3556 (11/24) Do yourself a favor...start your Christmas shopping Friday in Hastings! Qift ^CERTIFICATES 1 Be sure to remember that unique, special person with a tasteful County Seat Gift Certificate! Give them to your friends at Christmas or any time of the year. Treat yourself and your guests to a beautiful holiday dining I experience. The County Seat has what it takes t0 y°UT dinner CfCfc party a hit — superb J '( service, elegant JXambience and ' noteworthy cuisine. JT Private dining available. fOi For Reservations - 948-4042 & GOOD SPIRITS 128 S. Jefferson Downtown Hastings �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 24, 1988 Survey reveals coaches split on pressures; say job moderately stressful by Steve Vedder Barry County coaches arc equally divided on whether pressure by parents has changed over the last five years while markedly disagreeing as to the degree of stress involved in coaching, according to a Banner survey. The survey, conducted among 40 varsity coaches at the five county high schools, con­ sisted of six questions dealing with parental pressure, stress, administration support, and the increase or decrease in the popularity of their sports. The survey revealed that coaches arc equal­ ly divided on the question of increased paren­ tal pressures over the last five years. Nineteen of the coaches (47.5 percent) said pressure from parents has increased while 19 coaches said it hasn't changed. Only one coach thought the pressure had lessened while one coach had no opinion. In terms of stress, an overwhelming number of coaches thought their positions to be only "moderately" stressful. A total of 22 of the 40 coaches (55 percent) said their positions were moderately stressful while 10 (25 per­ cent) believed coaching was "extremely" stressful. The remaining eight said coaching was "marginally” stressful. Downplaying the stressful nature of the business, one coach wrote "Basically with any sport the pressure is put on by the coach himself." Tied in with the degree of coaching stresses, most coaches thought the emphasis placed on a team's won-loss record was not over-emphasized. Twenty-six of the coaches (65 percent) believed the emphasis on winning was satisfactory while 14 (35 percent) said there was too much of an emphasis on the won-loss record. Despite the funding of three Barry County school athletic departments by pay-toparticipate programs and another school system supported by booster funds, the coaches felt adequately supported by their school systems. Twenty-six coaches (65 per­ cent) said they received proper support while 14 (35 percent) said they weren’t content with their school system’s support. Despite the vote of contentment by the coaches, they were highly critical of the payto-participatc programs. "Pay-to-play gives the coaches and players the impression that their school board and community no longer supports their efforts," wrote one coach. Sports • • • at a glance ’ Oy Steve Vecldet • Banner survey of coaches reveals surprising opinions The business may be all what it’s cracked up to be. according to Barry County coaches. The survey of 40 area coaches con­ ducted last week by The Banner revealed some candid opinions on coaching, many of which were surprisingly positive. Two main conclusions can be derived from the survey, one positive and one negative. The positive has to do with the amount of stress coaches have to bear. Only 10 of the 40 coaches believe coaching to be extremely stressful, a rather low figure considering all the pro­ blems facing coaches today. Taking into account the pressures from parents, the emphasis on winning, having to live with pay-to-participate programs, and kids who choose work over playing, to have only 25 percent of the coaches feel their positions to be "extremely" stressful is without doubt positive. I would have personally thought the percentage to be more like 40 percent or higher. The negative conclusion wrought from the survey involves, not surprisingly, parents. To poll 40 coaches and find but one who believes there is less pressure now from parents than five years ago >s very telling. Very sad. actually. Thirty-eight of the 40 coaches thought parental pressures were the same or more. Those numbers shouldn't be fluttering to parents, some of which resemble iuveniles as they badger coaches over their youngster’s lack of playing time. It is these same parents who sit in the stands at games and expertly point out to whoever will listen the mi 'takes of the coach. It's no wonder that 95 percent of the coaches think parental pressures have cither increased or stayed the same in the last five years. Whatever is happening, the conflict between coach and parent doesn’t appear to be getting any better. The rest of the survey findings are pretty much positi c. A surprising 65 percent of the coaches believe there is no great emphasis placed on them winning and losing. That number could be misleading, however, because coaches of sports not in the public eye could boost that percentage higher. It would be interesting to know if only the 10 football and boys basketball coaches thought there was too much em­ phasis on them winning. Another positive which came out of the survey was the opinion thi't the popularity of sports is not declining. Thirty-eight of the coaches thought their sports were cither holding their own or increasing in popularity over the last five years. What can be derived from that answer is this: despite athletics losing many kids to jobs and fighting pay-to-participate programs, the attraction of sports at the high school level is still alive and well. There are still multitudes of youngsters who will make the needed time and monetary sacrifices needed in athletics. The bottom lines of the survey are many. According to Barry County coaches, their jobs are not particularly stresssful despite pressures from parents, the need to win is downplayed, and the popularity of high school sports is. at worst, staying the same. Everything considered, coaching may after all. be what it’s cracked up to be. "There is tremendous educational value in high school sports programs. It is a shame that the values wc teach arc not supported by the entire community since it is the community that will benefit from good values taught through high school sports." Wrote another coach: "Pay-to-play will cause the number of players participating to decline. This may take 1-2 years of running such a program, but eventually it will happen." The coaches were also polled as to the popularity of their respective sports. Twentyfive of the coaches (65.5 percent) said the popularity of their sports has increased in the last five years. Thirteen coaches (32.5 per­ cent) said the popularity has remained the same while two coaches thought popularity has actually decreased in their sports. The coaches were also asked whether they were satisfied to remain at the high school varsity level or whether they had aspirations of moving on to higher ranks. An overwhelm­ ing number. 31 (77.5 percent), said they would prefer to remain at the high school level. Three coaches said they'd like to move on to college and five said they would retire in the next two years. One coach wrote that the substantial number of hours involved in coaching is a contributing factor in the decision to get out. "The time spent away from family is a negative factor." he wrote. "But in the same sense the positive feelings received from athletes contribute greatly to staying in coaching." Wrote another: "The problem is that coaching has become a year round activity... 1 think we’re taking some of the fun of the sports for the ks. If you're going to have a competitive program you have to push these kids year round. At some point it becomes ridiculous." Sports Longstreet named to second team Twin Valley squad Jackie Longstreet Scoreboard YMCA Youth Council’s Adult Indoor Soccer Game Results November 16, 1988 Team W Blue 3 White 2 Yellow 2 Green 1 Red 0 Red 3 vs. Green 4; Yellow 4 vs. White 9 vs. Green 6. Trophy awarded The Hastings Athletic Booster Club recently donated a trophy on behalf of the Saxon soccer team for an outstanding season. Pictured is Hastings Athletic Director Bill Karpinkl (far right) awarding the trophy to trl-captains (left to right) Pete Hauschild, Craig Cole and Scott Schoessel. The team compiled a 14-3-1 mark including seven wins in eight games against Twin Valley opponents. Still time for Hastings alumni to play basketball There is still room in the two Hastings alumni basketball games slated for Nov. 25. The first game at 6:30 p.m. is for varsity players who graduated prior to 1979. The se­ cond game immediately after is for those players who graduated after 1979. Junior Jackie Longstreet, Hastings’ leading scorer and one of the league’s top 10 in that category, has been named to the second unit of the Twin Valley all-league basketball team. Longstreet averaged 10.3 points per game along with 2.2 assists for Hastings. She also hit 37.5 percent of her field goal attempts. Named to the first team were Chris Pratt and Christel Holbrook from league-champion Marshall, Shannon Carlson of Albion, Patty Griffith of Sturgis and Terry Barker of Coldwater. Joining Longstreet on the second team were Min Johnston of Marshall, Tracy Tubilewiz of Lakeview. Beth Gibson of Hillsdale, Lenna Clouse of Coldwater and Beth Myers of Sturgis. Hastings' Kelle Young was named honorable mention. Young, only a freshman, averaged 8.6 points and 6.9 rebounds while ranking fourth in the league in field goal percentage with 46.1. Any ex-varsity player who is interested in playing should contact Dennis O’Mara at 948-8625. Players should bring blue and gold shirts to the game. There will be a SI admission fee to the public. YMCA-Youth Council’s Mens Basketball Game Results C League Riverbend Carls Market J-Ad Graphics Neils Ins. Hastings Mutual Ag Boys Superette Doozans Flexfab Prog. Graphics A League Benedict Farm Hastings Razors Edge B Minor Kow Panics C&B Discount Flexfab Kloostermans Koop Larry Poll Realty A.H. Spider Smoke Drift Brown Jug Viking Hastings Mfg. L T 0 0 1 1 2 0 3 0 2 1 Blue 10; W 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 L 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 0 1 2 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 B Major Hastings Realtors Format Lake Odessa Merch. Weltons Sisters Fabric 2 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 2 2 C League - Ag. Boys 42 vs. Flexfab 23; Carls Market 37 vs. Doozans 24; Neils In­ surance 32 vs. Riverbend 38; Superette 41; vs. Progressive Graphics 26; J-Ad Graphics 43 vs. Hastings Mutual 33. B Minor League - Kow Patties 60 vs. Smoke Drift 44; A.H. Spider 51 vs. Klooster­ mans 65; Brown Jug 58 vs. Larry Poll Realty 51; Flexfab 61 vs. Hastings Mfg.f 38; C & B Discount 45 vs. Viking 42; Brown Jug 41 vs. Smoke Drift 50. B Major League - Sister Fabric 45 vs. For­ mat 73; Weltons 46 vs. Hastings Realtors 65. Non Conference - Benedict Farms 70 vs. Lake Odessa Merchants 52. A League - Peterson (Hastings) won by forfeit over Razors Edge. 1988 Fall YMCA Womens Volleyball Final Standings Team Major League Livestock Pages/Blairs Ink Spots Stevies Angels Satellites Coves Burkeys Babes Hastings Bowl W L 40 37 30 23 21 17 15 2 5 8 15 22 24 28 30 43 Minor League Spykers McDonalds DcLongs Bait/Tackle Hastings Mutual Andrus 35 22 18 16 15 10 20 27 26 27 Jason Miller shoots over the outstretched arms of teammate Bob Maurer during a recent Hastings practice session. The Saxons open the regular season Dec. 2 at home against Middleville. Saxon eagers kick off practice for opener Amid speculation of what the post-Brown era will bring and the woes of returning an in­ experienced team. Hastings kicked off the boys basketball season week. Saxon coach Dennis O’Mara greeted seven letterwinners but no starters to the team’s first official practice Nov. 14. O'Mara won't have long to ready his squad for an improved 20-game schedule, starting with the hosting of Middleville in the opener Dec. 2. O'Mara said he has initial positive observa­ tions about the 1988-89 Saxon team, which will be hardpressed to win its third straight Twin Valley title. "It’s a hard-working group of kids," said O'Mara this week. “We have some skills; it's just-a matter of getting in shape and getting organized. "Execution is a key. For this team to com­ pete. wc have to do all the little things well." Despite the loss of five starters including all-stater Mike Brown, a talented bench which received what ESPN commentator Dick Vitale would call "quality minutes" returns intact. Guards Gary Parker and Jeff Pugh and frontlincrs Jeff Young and Mark Steinfort all played key parts in the team's drive for the championship. The other three returnees are Scott Schoessel. Doug Maurer and Jason Miller. "Wc have a lot of people who can con­ tribute and put the ball in the basket," said O’Mara, who admitted he could have easily started a least a couple juniors a year ago. "I think so." he said. "But wc weren’t los­ ing so it was tough to crack the lineup. If you’re getting the job done, you’re not going to lose your place." O’Mara said the first four days of practice were divided between conditioning, timing and putting in offensive and defensive schemes. With less than three weeks of prac­ tice before the first game, O’Mara said a sum­ mer program had to supply a head start in fundamentals. "In all honesty you need a lot of that done in advance." said O'Mara. "Now we play and work on sharpening skills and it doesn’t take long to get used to that again." The second week of practice is used to hone timing and execution talents while the third week readies the team for the first game. Hastings gets a break in the schedule early with the team’s first three games at home beginning with Middleville on Dec. 2. The Saxons then host Ionia on Dec. 6 and Mar­ shall in the Twin Valley opener on Dec. 9. The team then embarks on a four-game road trip and doesn’t return home until Jan. 6. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 24, 1988 — Page 11 Words for the Y’s attend or send a representative to this meeting. Those unable to attend, must call the YMCA office (945-4574) before the meeting. Games will be played on Wednesdays beginn­ ing February 15 (tentative) anil continuing un­ til March 29. The league will run for 6-7 weeks. The cost for play ing is $50. There is room for 13 teams, and teams will be accepted on a first come first served basis. If you have unv questions, please give the YMCA a call at 91'5-4574 Adult 3 ou 3 basketball Program Starting on Wednesday, Jan. 4, the YMCA will begin its winter adult 3 on 3 basketball. Ganics will be held on Wednesdays, for six weeks, in the east gym of the Hastings Middle School, from 7:15-9:00 p.m. I he league is open to any adult. 18 years or older. There will be a team organizational meeting on Dec. 5 at 8:00. in room B135 in the Hustings High Schooling to form the league. To participate, teams must send a represen­ tative to this meeting. The cost of the program is 530 per team. Rosters will be given out at the meeting. Fees and rosters must be returned to the YMCA. P.O. Box 252. by December 16. Teams will be accepted on a first come first served basis, with a total of 12 teams forming the league. For more information, please call the YM­ CA office at 945-4574. Adult Women’s Winter Volleyball League On Monday. Dec. 5. at 7:15 p.m.. there will be an organizational meeting for all teams interested in playing in the YMCA-Youth Council’s women’s winter volleyball league The meeting will be held at the High School, room B-125. Any team wishing to play must BOWLING SCORES: Sunday Night Mixed Pin Busters 31-17; Get Along Gang 30-18; Family Force 28 19 Vi; Hooter Crew 28-20; White Lightning 28-20; Misfits 28-30; Alley Cats 25-23: L’s & J’s 25-23; Sandbaggers 25-23: Greenbacks 24'^-2316: Ogdenitcs 24-24; Really fattens 23Vi-25W. Quality Spirits 22-26; Guys & Gals 21-27; Gutter­ dusters 21-27; Chug-a-Lugs 19-29; Detroiters !6Vi-31 Vi: Mas & Pas I2W-35V4. Womens High Games and Series - M.K. Snyder 149; D Snyder 205-550; C. Allen 183; D. Oliver 187; B. Wilson 148: A. Ward 168; T Ray 166; L. Tilley 187-541; P. Godbey 176; T. Joppie 142; A. Sutliff 175: B. Cantrell 193-514; M. Bowman 128; J. Ogden 172; C. Wilcox 168. M. Snyder 176; M. Cur­ tis 157; J. Ogden 147. Mens High Games and Series - R. Snore 163; J. Woodard 193-511: G. Snyder 178; S. Howe 156; R. Allen 198-518; C. Pennington 191-515; D. Oliver 201; B Martz 210-582; W. Hass 169; W Friend 169; C. Wilson 157; D. Warren 170; B. Rav 164; M Tilley 186; D Montague 189-500; G. Sufiiff 159; C. Havwixxl 166; B. Cantrell 167; R. Bowman 197; R. Snvder 190; B. Drax ton 208-552; R. Ogden 182; B. Lake 185. Bowlerettes Three Ponie.-. Tack 29-15; Hecker’s 26-18; Good Time Pizza 26-18; Brittens 26-18; Nashville Auto 26-18; O’Dells 22V4-2lh; Riverbend Travel 2116-2214; Kents 2114-22’6; Thomapple Manor 1814-2514: Hastings Bowl 16-28; D.J. Electric 16-28: Flexfab 15-29. Good Games and Series - S. Pennington 172-473; J. Gardner 169-462; S. Jackson 209-540; B. Whitaker 193-503; S. VanDcnbcrg 223-547; W. Hull 149-409. Good Games - J. Doster 170; J. McMillen 163; J. Vaughn 175; B. Stuart 157; C. Miller 160; M. Dull 169; W. O’Dell 131; N. Perry 166. Thursday Twisters Andrus 39-3; Guekcs Market 31-17; Heritage Chevrolet 2614-2114; Hastings Mutual 24-24; Century 21 23-25; B.D.S. Inc. 2214-2514: Alley Cats 20-28; Goodwill Dairy 1914-2814; Bn.vman Refrigeration 1914-2814 ; Hastings Bowl 16-32. High Games - B. Barnum 165: E. Vanasse 197; D. Carpenter 119; D. Bowman 161; B. Kruko 143; A. Temby 123; L. Sherry 128; C. Fuhr 163; R. Cole 158; P Arends 160; K. Mallison 162; P. Wright 156; B. Wood 128; L. Beyer 146; A. Tubbs 160. High Series - D. Bartimus 186-486; A. Carpenter 143-391; P. Guy 174-471; L. Col­ vin 172-457; J. Connor 164-449; D. Staines 185-490. Area Obituaries Walter C. Johnson Members of the Lake Odessa Livestock team, champions of the YMCA major volleyball league: (front row) Carol Pyrzynski, Sue Casey and Kathy Pierce (back row) Julie Stoneburner, Kathy Steele, Jody Swift, Connie Dahm. YMCA minor volleyball champions Members of the Spykers team, champions of the YMCA minor volleyball league: (front row) Jackie King, Dee Lowell, Deb Steward, Shirley Keeler (back row) Mary Atkinson, Cindy DeGoa, Joanne Merrick, Jan Bowers. zr... _r... li 23j 38 D«ra 'til Chrittmeu J7 Dint ‘lit CArutmui 211 25] Thanksgiving Day 1‘ IXnt 'til Chnunuu D*o *«d Ckriinws Ji Dim 'til Chriumut ST" 2?J J2 Dtnt 'til Chritrmot 30] JI Duyi 'ifl Chriumut l|DECEMBER Christmas Parade IT" 27 Du\i 'it! ClriunM IT" Merchant's Discount Sale EiMnded Hours Begin. Most Metchanls Open until 8 PM JO Dim 'til Clmunwi ir~ Downtown Open House 7:00 P.M. IX«" 'id CSlHMmu* wj 2lJ NOVEMBER iliday Activi ty Calendar al BATTLE CREEK - Walter C. Johnson, 78, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, November 17, 1988 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings, where he had been a patient since earlier this month. Mr. Johnson was bora on May 12,1910, in Lake Odessa, the son of Thomas and Myrtle (Curtis) Johnson. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1928, Western Michi­ gan Teacher’s College in 1934 and received his masters from Michigan State University in 1948. He also attend Albion College. He-was married to Alice Grieve on August 4, 1935, in Big Rapids' In 1930, he was employed as a teacher and coach for Lake Odessa. In 1949 he came to Battle Creek where he was a teach­ er, counselor and later assistant principal at Lakeview High School. He retired in 1973 after 24 years with the Lakeview School system. He was a member of the Lakeview Exchange Club, and the Retired Teacher's Association. He was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy, serving in World War H. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Alice; one son. Curt Johnson of Lake Odessa; one daughter, Anita J. Berridge of Lansing and five grandchildren. A Memorial service was held Saturday, November 19 at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, Battle Creek, with Rev. Charles Richards of Central United Methodist Church, Lake Odessa, officiating. A second Memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 22, at 2:00 pjn. at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with Rev. Charles Richards officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Public School's Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were made by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, Battle Creek. 26 Dint 'til Chnt/nw 25 ftnt ‘til ChriMmat ir- 24 Dint 'til Orittnuu 11 JJ Dkns 'til Ckriitmui li) 36 'n| Oirnmun 26] Merchant's Discount Sale Grinch Look Alike Contest 29 £Xnt 'll! Ckriiomu Business Light A Light Contest Judging Holiday Ball 22 Duxt 'til Chriioncu 10] Residential Light A Light Judging 21 Ikm 'nl (Tirtunun rJ 20 Dim 'til Chriwmat 121 19 Dow *til Ckriumoi ifr- 18 Duo 'nl Oiriumat 17 Dmt 'til Chrntmui Band Concert Men's Night HIGH SCHOOL 3:00 P.M. Downtown Hastings 6:00-9:00 P.M. H Diiv» 'nl Oiriirmu* 1.1 Dim 'til Chriitnun 12 Dim 'til Chriitnun II Duyt 'til di»iumiu 20| 6 Duvt 'til Oinimuii 26] Merry Christmas 10 Dint 'til ChnunuH “T" 15 Davs 'til Chnunuu izf Live Christmas Plsy Downtown 9 Dim 'til Chriumuj 2^— fl Duvt 'sit ChriMnwt IF Hastings Schools Out Shop In Hastings r Din* 'ill Oiri'tmaK 16 Davs 'til Chriumu 15j 5 Dint 'til Cfcnumuj 2Zl After Christmas Clearance 4 Dini 'til Chriirmat 28] J Dins "til Chnunuu 2 Dim 'til Cknirwuu 22l l Dm 'til OinMnuu HT” Thursday Angels Outward Appearances -35-13; Stefanos 3414-13'6; McDonalds II 30-18; Clays Din­ ner Bell 25-23: Hickory Inn 19-17; Hastings Bowl 18'4-29'6; Guekes Market 17-31: McDonalds 1 14-34 Good Games - L. Hutchings 158; P. Miller 160; E. Gray 170; I.. Aspinall 170; M. Burpee 163: j. Connor 146; C. Moore 156: K. Lancaster 130: L. Doublcdee 142; T. Daniels 198-562; L. Stamm 160; L. Tilley 171-482; K. Barnum 161: B Cowell 175; S. Rose 196-494; D Svoboda 190-539; M. In­ gram 143; N. McDonald 167. Congratulations to J. Joseph 203-489. Congratulations to Bowlers of the Month November D. Svoboda. J. Connor. J. Joseph. Thursday A.M. Thomapple Manor 32; Quest Marks 31; Bosleys 30: Kreative Komcrs 29; Slow Pokes 27; Hummers 27; Northland Apt. 2514; Kloostermans 25; Nash Locker 24'6; Varneys 22'4; Stardusters 22: Kaiser Seed 21; Weltons 1714; Leftovers 17; Silk Screen 17; Barlow Gardens 17. Good Games - M. Atkinson 202: S. Hustwick 169: M. Dull 150; K. Forman 172; F. Ruthruff 190; C. Rose 127; B. Johnson 151; 1. Seebcr 145; P. Croningcr 145; I. Ruthruff 174; S. Brimmer 149; O. Gillons 167; A. Preston 159; L. Davis 154. High Series and Games - S. Nolan 157-438; P. Fisher 163-450; M. Brimmer 189-455: A. Eaton 191-467; C. Ryan 109-318; T. Weeks 135-383. Area Obituaries Ruth M. Coleman GRAND RAPIDS - Ruth M. Coleman, 90, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings, died Wednesday, Novembc. 16,1988 at Porter Hills Presbyterian Village in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Coleman was bom on February 4,1898 in Ironton, the daughter of John and Ann (Will) Mitchell. She was raised in the Ironton and Charlevoix areas and attended schools there. After receiving her teachers certification, she taught school in the Detroit area for a short • time. She was a long time Hastings insurance agent. She was married to Earl H. Coleman on September 12,1922. They came to Hastings in 1925. She was a member of the First Presbyte­ rian Church and Church Circle, and the Pennock Hospital Guild. Mrs. Coleman is survived by one son, Mr. and Mrs. James (Carolyn) Coleman of Hast­ ings; one daughter-in-law, Katherine Coleman of Kalamazoo; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren. . Preceding her in death were her husband Earl in September, 1980; one son, John Cole­ man; one grandson, Mitchell Coleman; one brother; three sisters and one step-brother. Funeral services were held Sunday, Novem­ ber 20, at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. G. Kent Keller and Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital Foundation or First Presbyterian Church. Wallace F. Gementz HOPE, INDIANA - Wallace F. Gementz, 76, of Hope, Indiana and formerly of Hastings died November 21, 1988 in Bartholomew Community Hospital in Columbus, Indiana. Mr. Gementz was bom on May 26,1912 in Kankakee, Illinois, the son of Walter and Martha (Leidecker) Gementz. He was married to Myrtle E. Gray on Febru­ ary 13, 1932. He was a ceramic engineer and worked for several porcelan plants in five diffe­ rent states. He was a past member and Past Master of the Hastings Masonic Lodge; a member of the Hope Masonic Lodge; he was a 32nd degree Mason. He was also a member of the Hope United Methodist Church, Hope, Indiana. Mr. Gementz is survived by his wife, Myrtle; two sons. Rev. A. Lee Gementz of Hope, Indiana and Craig H. Gernentz of South­ ington, Ohio; two daughters, Walda Breedlove of Clemmons, North Carolina and Marsha K. Porter of Battle Creek; 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one great granddaughter. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 25 at the Hope United Methodist Church, Hope, Indiana. Burial will be in the Moravian Cemetery, Hope, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hope United Methodist Church, Hope, Indiana. Arrangements were made by the Norman Funeral Home. Vernon R. Childs VERMONTVILLE - Vernon R. Childs, 72, of 249 South Main Street, Vermontville, died Monday, November 21, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Childs was bom on January 14,1916 in Castleton Township, Barry County, the son of Fred and Eltcy (Balou) Childs. He attended the Chance Elementary School, Eaton County. He was married to VanLoa Collier on Janu­ ary 20, 1938 in Angola, Indiana. He operated Farmers Gas and Oil Stations in Sunfield and Charlotte. He also worked at the E.W. Bliss Company, Hastings, the Nash Calvinator, Lansing and Oldsmobile in Lansing, retiring in 1979 after 30 years of serivce. He was also a fanner at his Irish Road farm for 40 years. Mr. Childs is survived by his wife, VanLoa of Vermontville; two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Dan (Diana) Childs of Vermontville and Mr. and Mrs. Tony (Linda) Childs of Grand Ledge; two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. David (Jean) Brad­ field of Eaton Rapids and Mr. and Mrs. Bill (Bonnie) Harwood of Carlisle, Pennsylvania; nine grandchildren and one great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 23 at the Vermontville United Methodist Church with Rev. Glen Litchfield and Rev. George Spease officiating. Burial was at the Woodlawn Cemetery. Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermontville Ambulance. Arrangements were made by the Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes, Nashville. Mondax Mixers Michelob 28'6-15'6; Miller Real Estate 27-17; Hastings Bowl 27-17; Pioneer Apart­ ments 26-18: Hastings Bowl and Lounge 25-19; Cinder Drugs 25-19; Superior Seafoods 24-20; Deweys Auto Body 23-21; Andrus of Hastings 23-21; Sir N Het 23-21; Girrbachs 20-24; Miller Carpeting 18'6-2514; Hastings Flower Shop 18-26; Music Center 18-26; Friends 16-28; Burger King 10-34. High Games and Series - C. Beckwith 175: L. Pern 168; H. Hewitt 182; D. Burghdoff 157; C. Jiles 149; N. Wynn 180-501; B. Vrogindcucv 190: J. Wagner 189; S. Hanford 188-520; P. Snyder 167; B. Cuddahee 161: P. Czinder 173; M. Nvstrom 190-529; P. Keeler 148; B. Eckert 177; M. Snowden 152; S. Merrill 180-520; B Wieland 155; P. Koop 169. Wednesday P.M. Nashville Locker 31-13: Mace’s Pharmacy 30-14; Art Meade 28-16; Cast Offs 25-19; Gillons Const. 24-20; Lifestyles 23-21; Handy’s Shirts 21-23; Friendly Home Parties 1814-2514; M & M’s 18-25; Valley Really 18-25: Varney’s Stables 1614-2714; DcLong’s Bait 11-33. High Gaines and Series - K. Becker 187-510; S. Pennington 191-509; O. Gillons 178-475; V. Utter 171-466; J. Gardner 172-465; P. Frederickson 177-458; B. Vrogindewey 162-452; C. Trumbull 165-441; B. Smith 164-440; K. Hanford 165-440; D. Burns 177-436; J. Arquilla 170-458; B. Han­ dy 161-435; D. Lawrence 139-376; N. Munn 153-425; M. Dull 173-408; A. Perez 149-404; R. Roby 148-378: L. Yoder 172; N. Taylor 161; D. Murphy 166; M. Garrett 187; B. Hendershott 129. ZONING (continued) have before.” Moore said, noting that the amendment does not discriminate against those who desire single-wide mobile homes. Die current ordinance docs not allow for the replacement of single-wide mobile homes when they deteriorate. Commissioner Cathy Williamson pointed out. The cost for an individual to rczone Is $400. Anderson said. There is no charge to townships who request a rezoning- In­ dividuals may ask a township to seek rezoning on their behalf. The actual cost to the county for rczoning is about $600. she said. In other business, the county board: —Accepted, with regret, the resignation of Probate Judge Richard Show from the county Building Authority Board, effective Jan. 1. —Gave its finance committee the power to act in determining whether to give $300 to Recycling in Barry County as a portion of the SI .508 in matching funds it needs to apply for a grant from Clean Michigan Funds before a Dec. 13 deadline. Jane Norton. RiBC coor­ dinator. told the board that volunteers run all of RiBC’s recy Icing sites and that the funds would be used to contract with Hastings Sanitary Service to help handle the workload. RiBC proposes to add plastic recycling to its program if it can obtain the grant. The group currently handles recycling of glass, aluminum cans, and used oil. Norton said the city of Hastings has been asked to contribute $500. Thomapple Township has donated $ 100 and RiBC has designated $300 of its own funds. The group also plans to ask for con­ tributions from Hastings Charter Township. Rutland Charter Township and the village of Middleville Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL November 14. 1988 Common Council met in regular session on Mon­ day, November 14, 1988. in the City Hall. Council Chambers. Hastings, Michigan, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Mory Lou Gray presiding. Present at roll call were members: Spencer. Walton. White. Campbell, Cusack, Jasperse, Miller. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusack that the excuse of Councilman Fuhr be approved as read. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Miller that the minutes of the October 24. meeting be approved as read and signed by the Mayor ond City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Invoices read: Hastings Turf 8 Treo $1,428.00; Hastings Office Supply $1.500.00; Morton Throkol Inc. $14,664.03; Seif 8 Sons $10,900.00; Britton Concrete ($4,524.75 and $11,480.60) $16,005.35; Wolverine Paving $2,968.05; Yerington Const. $2,467.24. Moved by Cusock, supported by Miller that the above invoices be approved os read. Yeas: Miller. Jasperse. Cusock. Campbell, White, Walton, Spencer. Absent; Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Spencer that the invoices from Grand Valley State College for $245.00 and Lansing Community College lor $188 totaling $433.00 be approved from Des. Police Training Fund and a transfer be mode ond the pro­ per budget adjustment be mode to the Police Department #101-301-960. Yeas: Spencer, Walton, White. Campbell, Cusack, Jasperse, Miller. Ab­ sent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Campbell that the letter from the Director of Environmental Health, James Schnackenberg, of the Barry Eaton District Health Deportment introducing himself as the new director, be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Jasperse that the letter from Norman Pugh of 1040 W. Green St. thanking Mr. Klovonich and his men for the fast response Io fixing his driveway be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by White that the letter from the Barry County Commission on Aging requesting Informational inserts be put in with the winer tax bills to explain the services available to senior citizens be approved os discussed with the City Treasurer provided the notices ore folded to the size of the tax bills. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Walton that the minutes of the November 7, Planning Commis­ sion meeting be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Spencer that the Budget Committee consider the cost of up­ dating the Master Plan in tho next budget year. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Ordinance No. 214 rood: An ordinance to amend Section 3.155 of the Hastings City Code relating to the height of fences around private swimming pools. Approved at a public hearing by the Plann­ ing Commission on November 7, 1988. Ordinance No. 215 road: An ordinance enacting Sections 12.113,12.114, and 12.115 of tho Hastings Code 1970, 1970 as amended, relating to dangerous dogs, and proscribing penalties for said dangerous dogs. Moved by Jasperse, supported by White that a public hearing be sot for 7:45 p.m. on November 28, 1988. This ordinance Is in response to petition received and filed September 12, 1988 #19. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by White that the letter of complaint concerning TRIAD CATV poor reception from Norman Pugh of 1040 W. Green St. be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Councilman Jasperse explained that the Com­ mittee is still proceeding with these problems and that a meeting has been scheduled with Mr. Wayne Wright of TRIAD. Public Hearing held on the Necessity to Establish a Special Assessment District in the downtown business district. No public comment. Moved by Spencer, supported by Walton that the resolution determining the necessity of a Special Assessment district in the downtown business district be adopted. Yeas: Miller. Jasperse. Cusack. Campbell. White, Walton, Spencer. Ab­ sent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Jasperse that the bids for a new mini van and pickup for tho water department go to the low bidder Renner Ford for $19,997.00. (Von and Pickup prices respectively). Renner Ford, $10,176.00, $9,611.00 plus 210 equals $19,997.00: Blankenstein. $11,190.00, $9,672.00 equals $20,862.00; Andrus Chevrolet, $12,390.57, $11,675.25 equals $24,047.42. Yeas: Spencer. Walton, White. Campbell, Cusock, Jasperse. Miller. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Councilman Miller reported that the committee is waiting for the sewer agreement on the Rutland Township sewer from the City Attorney, ond whon it is done they will send it to the township for review. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the requests from Roderick Tietz, Jim Tobias ond Jim­ my Campbell to pick up prior military time and prior service time with the city, be allowed, but they would pick up the entire cost for the addi­ tional years (Employee cost 8 Employer cost) at no cost to the City. Yeos: Miller. Jasperse. Cusack. Campbell, White, Walton, Spencer. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Councilmn--. Cusack reported that the Finance Commitlee hod met concerning the Assessors of­ fice and that no decision hod been mode on the request. Moved by Cusock. supported by Spencer that Jerry Server be oppointed os acting Chief of Police a, ol November 18. 1988 with the chiefs salary of $32,300 until a new chief is hired. Yeas: Spencer. Walton, White, Campbell, Cusack, Jasperse. Miller. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Miller that the City engc^r ’S* services of Dr. Ralph Chandler for the selection of a new Police Chief, with o personal service contract not to exceed $1,500, based on a fee of $300 pe- day not Io exceed five days work. He Is to place ods, screen applicants and sit in on the interview process if wonted. Yeas: Miller, Jasperse, Cusack, White, Walton. Nays: Spencer. Campbell. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Cusock, supported by White that iho election workers be paid as follows for the November 8, election. Precinct workers $53.60, $10.00 add'l chairman, 8.50 attending school; AVCB $18.0C $5.00 odd ! chairman, $6.70 atten­ ding school. Yeos: Spencer, Walton. White, Camp­ bell, Cusack. Jasperse, Miller. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. .Moved by Walton, supported by Miller that when a employee retires and his minor children that the employee will pickup the cost of dependents, as recommended by the Insurance Committee. Yeas: Al'. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that tho Street light resolution from Consumers Power Company for five lights for the path and trestle walkway from the 400 block of E. Mill, southeasterly across walkway bridge be approved for 1-400 watt at $14.45 per month. 1-400 watt at $19.85 por month, and 3-250 watt for $15.50 each Cr month. Yeas: Miller, Jasperse. Cusock. Camp­ li. White, Walton. Spencer. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Councilman Campbell slated that the Chamber had picked a poor time for tho Christmas parade on November 28. at 7:00 p.m. as it conflicts with tho City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. Councilman Miller asked If the E.W. Bliss option for $500 os mentioned in the November 14. minutes (#8) bad boon accepted. Attorney Fisher is to let lhe Mayor know when it is written. Moved by Miller, supported by Spencer that the following be appointed to the Local Offices Com­ pensation Board: Melody Bowman, 4 year term ex­ piring 10/1/92; Robert Stanley, three year term ex­ piring 10/1/91; and Carl Schoessel, 5 year term ex­ piring 10/1/93. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by While, supported by Walton that the resolution approving Benefit E for the retirees in the MERS be adopted, effective January 1, 1989. Yeas: Spencer, Walton, White. Campbell. Cusack. Jasperse, Miller. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported by Spencer that the estimates for the new flow meter for the WWTP go io the low bid of Smith Instrument for $4,815.00. (Other bid was from Rowen & Blair for $5,250.00). Yeos: Miller. Jasperse, Cusock. Campbell, White. Wallon. Spencer. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that the estimated for a new thermal insulated overhead door at the WWTP go to lhe low bld of Zylslra Door for $1,795. Other blds $2,232.00 lor o thermocore door from Overhead Door of Kalamazoo. Blds for o rolling steel insulated door and opener were ZyIstra Door Co. $2,750 and Overhead Door of Kalamazoo. $3,477.00. Yeos: Spencer, Walton. White, Campbell. Cusack. Jasperse, Miller. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Walton that tho request from Recycling Unlimited, represented by Jim Gordon ond Jane Norris, concerning an opera­ tional grant through the Clean Michigan Fund with matching funds to come from the City $500, Mid­ dleville $200, Barry County $300. Thomapple Twp., Rutland Township, and Hastings Township, $100 each for the recycling of plastic, be referred to the Finance Committee. Total Grant to be $3,016 and a molch of $1,506 is needed Io write a grant. Hastings Sanitary Service is donating three blns worth about $1,200 os part of the grant. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Clorence House of Realty World, was present concerning a letter sent to lhe council members about the house on W. Mill St. near the corner of Broodway & Mill, which lhe building inspector had requested he repair or tear down. As he hod noi contacted lhe building inspector since he hod received a certified letter, he was referred to work with the building inspector. Ken Rodant. Hostings Area Chamber of Com­ merce concerning the Christmas parade on Mon­ day after Thanksgiving. He apologized for the time inconvenience ond staled those councilpersons in the parade at 7:00 p.m. would bo back by council time at 7:30. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that the resolution allowing the Hastings Fire Depart­ ment, with Roger Carls designated as the authoriz­ ed coordinator responsible for accepting Federal Surplus Property be adopted. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Mayor Gray stated that the open house held for Chief of Police, Dan Fumiss went very well, and that before leaving Dan hod given certificates to Diane Moode for 10 years of service. Jack Cross. 15 years Dana Sleidle, 15 years. Albert Stanton 25 years and Rod Tietz 25 years. Mayor Gray stated that the consolidated dispatch would lake effect midnight Monday, November 21, 1988. Moved by Campbell, supported by Miller to ad­ journ at 9:30 p.m. Rood ond approved: Mory Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (11/24) �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 24, 1988 Battle Creek man acquitted of March break-in Joseph D. Cuykendall, 18, was sentenced Nov. 1 to three years' probation with the first nine months in the Barry County Jail. Cuykendall, of Ceresco, also was ordered to pay $400 in court costs, $125 in restitution and to complete his high school education. The third co-defendant, Fred R. Smith, 21, was sentenced Nov. 2 to four to 15 years in prison for his role in the burglary. Smith, of Battle Creek, stood mute in June to charges that he has three prior felony convictions. A Battle Creek man was acquitted last week of charges of breaking and entering an occupied Assyria Township home in March. A jury deliberated for over five hours Nov. 15 before finding Daniel W. Millions, 24, no*, guilty of the 15-year felony offense. Millions, who had been arrested in May, was freed after serving time in the Barry County Jail awaiting the outcome of his case. Earlier this month, two of Millions’ co-defendants received sentences for their roles in the break-in on Wing Road. THE — CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 [ Ru^inew Service* FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information calk Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Shirley.___________________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular Oi occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448__________ Xli\cellaneon\ ■ 1000 SUNBEDS-TONING T A BLESSunal-WOLFF Tanning Beds. SlenderQuest Passive Exccrciscrs. Call for FREE Color Catalogue. Save to 50%. 1-800-228-6292. BRING IN *89 with the PARTY-PACK, a celebration kit for 50 people. $49 buys it all at NEIL’S, downtown Hastings. GIVE A LASTING GIFT this year. Stationery, noteheads, cards and envelopes. Sec our colorful holiday letterheads pre­ printed and ready for your personal message, on your copier or ours. Stop in at Neil’s downtown for ideas, or call, 945-9105._________________ MICHIGAN’S LARGEST Hat River Antique Mall, 212 W. Main St., Lowell. Open 7 days, hours of enjoyment PLEASE HELP ME FIND MY CAT CHARLIE he is on medication and is very old. May have wandered into someones garage. In the vacinity of Junior High and around the area of St Rose. Has collar and LD. reflec­ tor. Gray tiger, quite large, 18 pounds. REWARD! Call FOR SALE: space gas heater, anytime 945-2402. $25. 758-3419. — NOTICE — The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held November 22, 1988 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. LIKE TO WORK IN CONSTRUCTION? We have several openings in new unit Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, and elec­ tricians. 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If you desire success and have strong sales or mechanical experience you can excel with our proven sales methods and high commissions. Position could lead to Management Call 1-800-527-1193 or send resume to: HYDROTEX - DEPT 2328-E, PO BOX 560843, Dallas, TX 75356. INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health Retirement Life Home „ Auto • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property Motorcycle 7 or Sale Xnloinolive 1978 CADILLAC COUPE DEVILLE 4 new tires, loaded, runs good, body fair, S2500 or best offer. 945-4320. ( oininunity /Notices Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE, at 945-3412 REAL ESTATE MILLER SINCE REAL ESTATE 1940 I or Rent MINI WAREHOUSE from $29.00, available now. Thomapple Storage. 948-4242.______ Ken Miller, C.R.B.. C.R.S. REALTOR & Mike Humphreys Associate Brokers Hastings (616) 945-5182 \___ __________ ATTENTION CHARTER MEMBERS Eagles 4158, dues are due Nov. 30. Send to PO Box 41, Hastings, MI 49058 ATTENTION Eagles Aerie & Auxiliary #4158: Dues may be paid by mailing to PO Box 41, Hastings, Mi 49058. Be sure return address is correct For more information, 948-8486. Wanted OLD ORIENTAL RUGS wanted. Any size or condition. Call 1-800^43-7740. In other court business: A Hastings man who asked to be sent either to prison or a halfway house was returned to lhe Barry County Jail last week after violating his probation. Martin A. Salski, 18, who also was found guilty of the March violation, was ordered kept in the Barry County Jail until space opens up for him at a substance abuse center in Kalamazoo. Prior to sentencing, Salski’s attorney, Charles Sautter, of Charlotte, asked the court to send Salski to a halfway house where he could get treatment for his alcohol abuse. "This is his first felony," Sautter said. "He has several misdemeanors. I don’t think he's earned prison yet. "He had difficulty holding a a job. The last job he lost is because he had to come here," Sautter said. But Judge Richard M. Shuster said he had already given Salski a break after his first violation earlier this year. "I'm tired of nursemaiding Mr. Salski. He thinks he can continue to get away with a slap on the hand,” Shuster said. Earlier, Shuster had ordered Salski to have counseling for his substance abuse, but Sautter told the court he had had none in the county jail. On that basis, Shuster said he would return Salski to jail rather than sending him to prison. "If he fails in the program, he can certainly count on going to prison," Shuster added. "You're on thin ice, Mr. Salski. You’d better recognize that" Salski was originally convicted in December 1986 of attempted unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle. A halfway house resident from Battle Creek was sentenced last week to an additional 45 days in jail after he disappeared from the home for 48 hours. Brian C. Leask, 21, also was ordered to enroll in a halfway house in Ann Arbor after the completion of his additional time in the Barry County Jail. Prior to sentencing, Prosecutor Judy Hughes asked the court to sentence Leask to prison. "I’m not so sure Mr. Leask is salvageable," Hughes said. "We've had failure after failure. We're just spinning our wheels." But defense attorney Michael McPhillips said his client turned himself in after leaving the home. "He did realize leaving was wrong, and .he returned on his own," McPhillips said. "Part of his problem in that facility, according to Mr’ Leask, dealt with one of the guards who he felt continually threatened Mr. Leask." By transferring him to a home in Ann Arbor, McPhillips said, Leask could be near his mother, which might aid his rehabilitation. Shuster said he was inclined to send Leask to prison, but would give him another chance at the recommendation of Probation Agent Steve Werdon. Leask was sentenced in February to three months in jail in after pleading guilty to attempted breaking and entering in connection with a burglary of a Johnstown Township home on Halloween in 1987. A Hastings man who held a gun to a woman's head and threatened to kill her stood mute last week to charges of assault with intent to murder and commission of a felony with a firearm. Eddie R. Davis, 23, will face pre-trial bearing Dec. 7 before Judge Hudson E. Deming in Barry County Circuit Court. The victim in the case told police Davis, of 1920 Maple Grove Road, held a rifle to her head and threatened to kill her and himself unless she had sex with him. Davis also pulled the trigger while the gun was pointed at her, but it was not loaded and did not fire, she told police. Davis remains lodged in lhe Barry County Jail. Bond was set at $35,000 cash or surety. Hastings dentist Kevin Burnett, 36, stood mute last week to a charge of practicing dentistry without a license. A pre-trial hearing was set for Nov. 30 before Judge Shuster. Burnett, of 11020 Hastings Point Road, was arrested in August on charges that he continued to practice dentistry after his license had been suspended in April. The offense is punishable by up to four years in prison and/or a $2,000 fine. Burnett remains free on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond. An 18-year-old Middleville man pleaded guilty last week to a reduced charge of unlawful use of a motor vehicle. In exchange for the dismissal of the more serious charge of unlawfully driving away an automobile, John R. Foote, 18, pleaded guilty to the lesser, two-year misdemeanor offense. In court Nov. 16, Foote told the court he was camping with friends in July when he decided to take a 1986 Mercury Lynx parked in the 1600 block of South Yankee Springs Road. Bond was cancelled, and sentencing was set for Dec. 7 in Barry County Circuit Court la January, Foote was sentenced to 11 months in jail on charges of stealing tires from a motor vehicle the previous October. A 23-year-old Vermontville man pleaded guilty last week to taking a set of tires in May from a garage in Rutland Township. Daniel J. George pleaded guilty Nov. 16 to attempted breaking and entering in exchange for the dismissal of two other charges. As part of his plea agreement with the prosecutor's office, George also agreed to testify against a codefendant in the case. George, of 980 Perry Road, testified he and two friends were driving near Stidham Gravel Pit on West State Road in May when they stopped to look for some gas. He said he broke a glass window on a garage, entered the building, and opened the door for his associates. The three picked up a set of tires and wheel rims and left the building, George said. Sentencing was set for Dec. 14, and bond was cancelled. In a five-month old case, a Nashville man pleaded not guilty last week to a charge of breaking into a store in February. A pre-trial hearing was set for Dec. 7 before Judge Deming for Dennis Thompson, 20. Thompson, of 5507 Curtis Road, was arrested in June on charges of breaking and entering Cl's Take Out on Bedford Road near Hastings. In August, Thompson stood mute to the 10-year felony offense charge. The following month, Deming denied a defense request to grant Youthful Trainee status to Thompson. Established for defendants lacking previous records, the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act places a young offender on probation. If completed successfully, the person's offense is stricken from his record. Deming, however, denied YTA status to Thompson on the grounds that the alleged crime was too severe for him to qualify for the status. Defense attorney Charles Stiles told the court Nov. 16 he would again file a petition for Thompson in hopes that cither Deming or his successor. Judge-elect Thomas Eveland, will grant the petition. Bond was continued. Trial was set for Jan. 9 for an Orangeville Township resident facing three counts of felonious assault and a charge of commission of a felony with a firearm. David Dines, 21, was arrested in August following June incidents in which he allegedly fired a shotgun at three people near his home at 4801 Bea Street Defense attorney Charles Stiles told the court Nov. 16 that he will argue his client was shooting at crows when the three came by his home. The felonious assault charges carry maximum sentences of four years in prison and/or $2,000 fines. The felony firearms charge mandates that the sentence for that charge be completed before any other sentence begins. The top sentence for that charge is two years in prison. Dines remains free on bond. A Freeport man accused of writing a bad check stood mute last week to a charge of uttering and publishing. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered by the court for Brentley E. Donaldson, 21, and a pre-trial hearing was set for Dec. 7 before Judge Deming. Donaldson, of 5256 Jordon Road, allegedly made out the $100 check to himself drawn on another person's account A $7,500 bond was continued for Donaldson. WOODWORKERS A national supplier of plywood parts to the office furniture industry is now taking applications: Machine & Press Operators s5.50 Per Hour If you want... — Job Security — A Good Working Environment — Benefits — Overtime — Bonuses — Regular Increases — Future with Opportunity Apply at... Davidson Plyforms, Inc. 5505 33rd St. S.E. Grand Rapids or... Call Beth Rich 616-956-0033 Man who aided suicide offers guilty plea to involuntary manslaughter by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Saying he was trying to use reverse psychology to talk his friend out of suicide, Dennis C. Harwood Jr. pleaded guilty Mon­ day morning to involuntary manslaughter in connection with the Oct. 6 shooting death of Jack Main Jr. in Nashville The 24-year-old Vermontville man admit­ ted he helped cause the death of Main, 24. who had been depressed and was threatening to kill himself. In Barry County Circuit Court, Harwood said he was at the apartment he shared with Main when Main was threatening to take his life with a 20-gauge shotgun. “When I entered into the room where Jack was at. he was aiming the gun at himself, and I didn’t know what to do at that time.” Har­ wood said. "I got the idea — to use reverse psychology on him. “I told him to put the gun in his mouth, thinking that he would just put the gun up." Harwood said. "After that, he wanted me to help him, and I told him I couldn't do that." "I sat down on the bed, and he put the stock of the gun over toward me," Harwood said. "And 1 took it, and I caused it to go off. "1 thought if I could use reverse psychology, he'd give it up," Harwood said. "I guess it didn't work." At first Harwood told the court he didn't know the pump action shotgun was loaded when he pulled the trigger. But he added he assumed it was loaded because Main had been pointing it at himself. Sentencing was set for Dec. 28 before Cir­ cuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster, and Harwood was returned to the Barry County Jail. Originally charged with an open murder count, which carried a possible sentence of life in prison, Harwood pleaded guilty to the lesser offense of involuntary manslaughter as part of a plea agreement with the Barry Coun­ ty Prosecutor's office. The maximum sentence is 15 years in prison and/or a fine of $7,500. Arrested Oct. 17 by Nashville Police, Har­ wood waived his preliminary exam Nov. 7 in 56th District Court and was bond over for ar­ raignment in Barry County Circuit Court. After nearly two weeks of investigation and Harwood's arrest in October, police said they did not know why Harwood took the life of his boyhood friend. Main. Prior to the shooting, the two began sharing an apartment in SCHOOL BOARD (continued) She said she believes the "real" problem is a difference in philosophy about lhe place and importance of education itself. "I don't think, whether an increase is granted, or a rollback is announced or what­ ever, that it has an effect, like some people think, on how we're going to pass or not pass millages. So I really don't think that should enter our consideration, and we dis­ cussed this to as to the appropriateness of this proposal. Putting the increase in a "dollar and cents perspective," Hoekstra said the total of in­ creases for all the administrators and super­ visors would not restore any program, or one full-time person. "We definitely feel these people are not below average," she added. "And we have to separate public perception of what these peo­ ple are really worth and try to do something here." Cruttenden said he knows that the em­ ployees are dedicated. He said he has called Schoessel at 10 p.m. at school, where Schoessel is still working late. "I know he's dedicated. He gives 100 percent, 110 percent or whatever the cliche may be," Cruttenden added. "Giving them a raise is not going to make them work any better, they're doing all they can do now. Cruttenden said that as long as the district does not have excess money, the increases should not be granted since they would not affect job performance. "If the raises are still small, that's not a motivator; they're still underpaid,” Crutten­ den said. "But they have to realize we can’t spend money we don't have. The question that a lot of people have is where's the mon­ ey coming from?" He suggested the board freeze salaries for a year. Get started on your Christmas shopping! Shop in Hastings this weekend for all the discounts! Phil’s Pizzeria Italian Specialties 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti.* Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS HOURS Tim -Thtira. 11 JO a m -11 p m. Downtown MIDDLEVILLE Dennis C. Harwood Jr. Nashville after Main had separated from his wife. Three people, including Main and Har­ wood, were present at lhe 110 Main St. home on Oct. 6, when Main was killed instantly by the shotgun blast to the head. The incident in­ itially was thought to have been a suicide, but authorities later determined the death to be a homicide. Dean Myers. 19, the third person in the room at the lime, said Main was depressed the night of his death and had been talking about killing himself. Main's wife had left him, taking their oneyear-old daughter with her,.and Main had been seeing a girl, whom he had fought with that evening, Myers said. Later that evening, lhe three roommates sat down in a bedroom at the Main Street apartment to have a few drinks. After drinking for several hours. Main began to talk of suicide, Myers said, and Har­ wood offered to help. Myers said Main had lhe shotgun barrel in his mouth, and Harwood had his finger on the trigger. According to Myers, Harwood said. "Let me do it." Main replied, "Go ahead." After a pause, the gun exploded, killing Main instantly. Fri. J Sal. 11 JO am -1 p m; Sun. 4-10, Ocaed Mon Fred Jacobs, a member of the school's millage committee, said he is "scared to death because of what’s going to happen to education." He reminded the board that they received an additional $135,000 last year, mostly due to unanticipated state aid. He said that there is no guarantee the district will get additional funding like that next year. "You think you’ve got problems this year, wait *til next year," Jacobs said. Ken Kensington, owner of a local com­ pany, compared the decision the board was facing to an economic dilemma in his com­ pany. Four years ago, he explained, his com­ pany was facing economic hardships. He cal­ led in his managers and foremen and opened the books to them. Kensington told his em­ ployees he thought they could overcome lhe problem if they froze salaries and worked together. He said he didn't lose anyone in that time, and the company crossed its hur­ dle. Burglar breaks into Community Bulding A burglar broke a window Monday night to break into the Barry County Community Building in Hastings, police report. Patrolman Rod Tietz said authorities found wax scattered on the floor of the building, leading police to believe the burglar used a lit candle to see inside the building. Apart from a spare set of keys to the building, police believe nothing was taken from the structure, located on the county fairgrounds on West State Street in Hastings. 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NAME: ______________________ ADDRESS:__________________ CITY__________STATE: ZIP: Master CarcWtsa!_____________ Ext__________________________ � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-12-01.pdf 3352342e705da674bb16e228a942334d PDF Text Text N]E\WS ...wrap Blood drive set for Dec. 9 Christmas parade in photographs See Story, Page 7 Cruiser victim of hit-and-run Area winter sports teams get ready See Pages 10,11 and 12 See Photos on Page 3 DEC 0 1 *188 ____ ■T* I I Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 BLIC 121 SOUTH CHURCH S , HASTINGS. MICHIGAN -iB MB Hastings Ddlindr PRICE 25' THURSDAY. December 1. 1988 VOLUME 133, NO. 48 backing c**1 ate time. teow ted. Hastings Council passes dangerous dog ordinance by David T. Young A new ordinance governing dangerous dogs and spelling out possible penalties for their owners was passed unanimously Monday night by the Hastings City Council. Ordinance No. 215, approved after a public hearing, revises an old city dog ordinance and its most controversial feature is its definition of pit bull terriers as potentially dangerous animals. The impetus for the new measure came last September when the council received petitions bearing more than 300 signatures asking that pit bulls be banned from the city. Some other West Michigan communities have banned pit bulls in the wake of the dogs' alleged attacks against humans and other animals and pets. The Hastings council's ordinance committee two months ago began working on a new measure. What it came up with, officials said, was a compromise. The ordinance does not ban pit bulls, but it recognizes them as dangerous animals, Mayor Mary Lou Gray said. It was also pointed out that the rules govern all breeds of dogs that might be considered dangerous. Only a few people appeared at the hearing to comment on the measure. Two of the three people who spoke said they think the new ordinance unfairly singles out pit bulls and their owners. Ron Wilson, animal control officer for Barry County, said be supported the new law because it mentions all breeds of dogs that might be dangerous. However, Martha Garcia, a pit bull owner, said, "1 don't think all pit bulls are mean. You shouldn't just mark pit bulls. My dog won't attack anyone, but it might lick them to death." Judy Jacinto, another pit bull owner, said she feels the new measure is discriminatory. "If a pit bull gets out of the fence and runs into a neighbor's yard, but harms no one, what happens then?' she asked. She was told that if the neighbor issued a sworn complaint, she and her dog could wind up in court, which then would decide the fate of the dog and possible penalties for the owner. "This'will allow people to be victimized when a Neighbor wpnts to get even with them," she said. The ordinance requires owners of dogs believed to be dangerous, specifically including pit bulls, to keep them securely enclosed. “If I own a pit bull, then I have to treat him differently than a German Shepherd," Jacinto said. "I'm being discriminated against I have to have a pit bull contained." She added that those who might keep a poodle that could bite a child wouldn't face the same restrictions. The council members held that any dog that could be dangerous would fall under the penalties spelled out in the ordinance. "We're saying that this applies to all dogs that have tendencies and dispositions (for violence)," Council Member Kenneth Miller said. The council said that a court of law would determine whether the dog is vicious or dangerous, after a sworn complaint is taken. What may make pit bull owners nervous is wording in the ordinance that spells out what could happen if their pets are found running loose, but do no harm to anyone. One part under Section 12.114 (C), says, . ,»t After a hearing, the court may ordfr the See ORDINANCE, page 13 Under the new Hastings city ordinance the Jacinto family will have to keep their pitbull confined or face possible penalties. Judy Jacinto and her eight-year-old son Toni, pictured here with their dog Spike, say their 19-month-old pitbull Is an affectionate and loving family pet. Consultant, council begin search for new police chief Santa Claus waves to youngsters who lined the Christmas parade route through downtown Hastings Monday evening. His float received the Judges' Choice trophy. Santa will be having a busy month here, with puppet shows scheduled Friday and Lunch with Santa on Saturday and seven evenings on the Holly Trolley. More parade photos are inside this issue. ------ Consumers official says no leak Hastings restaurant closed after posting gas leak sign M bite M» <■ OCCWM btedin* tett ter MN** te city limits. tkipte CWteiy Server ted police raotef * otegten atat nearby btetete te n from (tejfc ■> te IMNMite tetr Steve Rood. 90. tek Cteb ted several people woe note* oa a baaikteac there when tey teal live alm. One of the U-Mte taaade «n«* the parage door of te Mteg in which tey were wovtdi^^* ' * Croat sasdte te 30-year-old homer, who he teadaanrby gutting a deer, told 'him he tea^t he was outside the city TteHMnp mao also told police he tadhaaa ghea pemtete to hum on te late, te tew said local landowners have dtete they gave permission to hunt on liter ted. Sarver ted poliae an considering ni­ te charges of lllgligrnl use of a firearm. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Hastings restaurant remained closed Wednesday, two days after posting a sign saying it had closed its doors because of a gas leak. But an employee at Rax Restaurant ^aid Tuesday a leak had nothing to do with the store being closed. And a Consumer's Power official denied there had been a gas leak at the restaurant. A sign reading "Gas leak, closed Mon" appeared Monday at 911 W. State St after Rax failed to open for business that morning. On one of the doors a handwritten note said, "Due to a small gas leak, we will be closed Monday." The note was signed "Mgmt." But an official from Consumer's Power said Tuesday they had checked the area and found no evidence of a gas leak at or near the restaurant. "To the best of our knowledge, there is no gas leak or there was no gas leak," said by David T. Young Hastings City Council members Monday night heard a presentation from the man they hired to help them find the city's next police cruer. Dr. Ralph Chandler, who will act as a consultant for the city in its search for a new chief, appeared at the council meeting to introduce himself and ask what kinds of things members are looking for. The search was made necessary after the Consumer's spokesman Fred Douglas." No one from Rax contacted Consumer's Power about a gas leak, Douglas said. But after a Consumer's employee saw the sign posted in front of the restaurant, the company sent a worker to the restaurant to check for escaping gas. Douglas said the inspector was unable to check inside the building Tuesday because it was locked. But company officials decided later in the day to cut gas service to the restaurant because they were unable to check the inside for leaks. "Because of concerns about the sign, we shut off gas service to the building," Douglas said. "We did not want to run the risk that there could be something we didn't know about." The company spokesman said he contacted Hastings authorities to let them know they had found no evidence of a gas leak. Police and a city official confirmed Tuesday they had been contacted by Consumer’s Power. (Cont. page 14) Futuring Committee “Town Meeting” set The Barry County Futuring Commit­ tee is inviting all citizens of the county to participate in a "Town Meeting" Thurs­ day. Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m., at the Leason Sharpe Hall. First Presbyterian Church, Hastings. Seven Action Groups will be formed and will hold initial meetings. Volunteers interested in the following major categories will have the oppor­ tunity to meet and work with others of similar interests: 1. Quality of Life — recreation, enter­ tainment, wildlife habitat, rural beauty. 2. Environment — protecting wetlands, solid waste management, recycling. 3. Health — effects of poverty, aging population, stress, substance abuse. 4. Land Use — laws and codes, man­ made and natural conditions, most suitable uses. 5. Community Services — public safe­ ty. law enforcement, transportation. 6. Education — pre-school, through continuing education, vocational training. 7. Economic Development — business, industry, retailing, employment. “This is a chance to make your presence felt,” says Don Drummond. Futuring Committee Chairman. "You can register your thoughts and opinions and join with others in making a blueprint for the county’s future. Only by participating and arriving at a consen­ sus can we have any control over the way things will happen tomorrow and ten years from now. This country was built on town meetings like this, where ordinary citizens can speak up and be heard.” All people who attend will become part of an action group. A first meeting will be held. Officers will be elected and future meeting dates will be set. In January, a series of training ses­ sions will be held for all officers elected. “We want to help each group to be ef­ fective in its field." says Drummond. “Eventually they wiil prepare reports and recommendations that can have a very real influence on where Barry County will go and what it will be like when our kids and grandkids take over." recent resignation of Daniel Funds*, who has taken a new job with Lansing Community College. Deputy Chief Jerry Sarver now is serving as acting chief. Chandler teaches public administration at Western Michigan University and he said he has done consulting work 24 times in finding officials for ocher area communities, including Wayland, Sturgis, Middleville, Montague, and most recently, Three Rivers. "The process is for you to tell me what you want in a police chief," he told the council. He said that after he gets a good idea of what the council wants, he will place ads in large daily newspapers and professional and trade journals. Applications will be be received by the Hastings City Clerk, with a deadline of Feb. 15, and then he will gather them and screen them in an effort to whittle the candidates down to a small group of finalists. He said those finalists would be "adequate for the job on paper, but you don't know about the chemistry," so it would be important for the council members to meet that small group of possibly five or six. After Council Member Kenneth Miller asked him what qualities other communities have looked for, Chandler said they have considered competence, training and experience, personality traits and educational background as the most important About personality traits, he said, "A police chief knows more about more people in the community than anyone else, so you're looking for emotional stability to handle sensitive information." He said the intangible factor of chemistry can be crucial. "You don't know that until you bring them (the finalists) here and you and I talk to them," he said. See POLICE CHIEF, page 13 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 1, 1988 MEAP test scores show mixed results by Kathleen Scott Hastings school officials are pleased with some results of the Michigan Educational Assessment Program tests and a little disap­ pointed with other results. The test, given annually to 4th, 7th and 10th grade students, determines strengths and weaknesses in mathematics, science and read­ ing skills. In addition to those three areas, Hastings students also took the state test in a fourth area, health, for the first time this year. Robert VanderVeen, director of educational services, said that although he is disappoint­ ed with some of the elementary scores, (the test showed weak areas in a couple of the schools) he does not put a lot of weight on the results of the tests. “Scores can jump a little bit once in a while. It's no surprise,” VanderVeen said. "In The following numbers indicate the percentage of Hastings students who scored in the 75th percentile or higher in therMfchigan Educational Assessment Program test taken recently. Readina Mlth Sctans* Fourthgrade 79.1 80.3 49.1 68.6 Seventh grade 87.7 63.8 40.7 475 Tenth grade 87.5 76.5 27.0 42.4 South Jefferson STREET NEWS 'MINIMXMMMMMnMIMOM mrmh' EVENTS South Jefferson Street and Downtown Hastings merchants are having their annual Christmas Open House this Friday evening. , Visit us from 5 until 9, browse through the Christmas selection#, shop if you wish and enjoy the refreshments most merchants will be serving. 2. The annual Holiday Ball returns to the Hastings Country Club this Saturday from 9 until 1. Echo is the featured entertainment. New this year, you can enjoy dinner starting at 7 p.m. and stay for the dance, or you can just go to the dance. Tickets at the Chamber office. 3. The Barry County Cancer Society is sponsor­ ing a Holiday Home Tour this Sunday, December 4, from 5 until 8 p.m. Enjoy visiting a variety of homes, decorated for the Christmas season. Proceeds go to the local Cancer Society. 4. Enjoy Christmas Caroling in Downtown Hastings this Saturday. If you or your group would like to sing, call the Chamber of Com­ merce. If singing is not your thing, come on ’ downtown and listen to the music. 5. Enter the Gingerbread House Contest spon­ sored by the Hastings Merchants. Register by calling the chamber at 945-2454. Prizes in 3 age groups. Your house must be done by December 8. 6. “Of Christmas Past" takes place at Chariton Park this Saturday and Sunday from noon until 5 p.m. Experience Christmas as it was by participating in crafts, enjoying homemade cookies, visiting Santa and listening to the carols. 7. Check Santa’s schedule in the Reminder and visit him this week. 8. Singing Christmas Tree — December 2-3. Form a singing Christmas true on our soap­ box this week and sing us a Christmas song. You each get a $3.00 gift certificate and a candy cane. (Limit 10, all ages) ft 9. Now is the time to light up your house for the Light-A Light contest. Judging will be done December 10. 10. Barry County 4-H is again selling Christmas Trees on the courthouse lawn. 11. Thanks to those who entered the Tinkertoy Exhibition. See the entries in our window this week. 12. When downtown Christmas shopping, have lunch at the Little Brown Jug, the Mexican Connexion or the County Seat on South Jefferson. 1. (Gift ctdlflolM are limited Io one person per month and. antas* otherwise slated, to those 18 or older.) Tt^^SL^^Thi’s^WEEiT'"" Little Bucky celebrates Bingo’s Birthday Month (December) by having a 99‘ Christmas Sale this week. You will hit the jackpr* '• ,ry week when you shop our Reminu- <»d. 2. Visit Bosley's during the Christr.as Open House this Friday from 6 until J. Get a free candy cane, enter our drawing and enjoy browsing our Christmas selections. 3. Enter the WBCH Christmas Shopper Sweepstakes each time you visit Bosley's from now until Christmas. 4. Get your free Farmers Almanac and 1989 Datebook while supplies last. 5. Our Pause Gift Shop has Christmas Presents starting at 99’ for your Christmas giving. 6. Our Sentiment Shop selection of Christmas Cards is at its very best early in the shopp­ ing seasen. We also have a large choice of American Greetings Boxed Christmas Cards at 30% Off this week. 7. Shop our Reminder Christmas Ad this week for a wide variety of gift suggestions. 1. Health Women’s Club plans annual Tea The Hastings General Federation of Women’s Clubs, will hold its Christmas tea Friday. Dec. 2. at I p.m. al the First Methodist Church. Eric Leep R.R.T. wil speak on Fitness. Leep is a graduate of Kalamazoo Christian High School in 1978, and Kalamazoo Valley Communi­ ty College School of Respiratory Therapy. He is a registered respiratory therapist and is clinical super­ visor of the Pennock Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Pro­ gram. and coordinator of Pen­ nock Hospital Health and Fitness Center. Christmas Music and a sing-a-long will be provided by the Unique Washtub Trio, which has played at many local functions, as well as the Lowell Show Boat. Members arc asked to remember to bring your gifts for Thomapplc Manor. Greens Sale is Friday in Hastings The annual Greens Sale, sponsored by the Thomapple Garden Club, takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Dec. 2 in Room 108 in the education wing of First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Swags, centerpieces and wreaths — all made of fresh greens — will be featured at the sale along with many more holiday decorating items. A new addition at the sale will be items for do-ityourselfers: bundles of greens for S3 each, pine cones, red plastic bows and designer bows, suitable for indoor or outdoor use. A “one of a kind" table of Christmas items will be pari of the sale as well as baked goods and Christmas tree ornaments. There will also be a drawing for a wooden doll cradle, made by member Jeff Fisher. Coffee and cookies will be available during the sale. Proceeds are used by the club for many projects the club sponsors during the year. Advanced orders for fresh green arrangements, swags and centerpieces may be made bv calling Kathy Barden, 948-8424; Alice Bailey, 948-8069; and Joyce Towne, 945-4290. Nursing Home Insurance "FoTFoikTAg^^^ Can pay up to $130 a day. Policy GR-7A1 Prescription drug benefits also available (Form 172V). Call tod-y for FREE FACTS in­ eluding costs, exceptions, limita­ tions, and renewal provisions. a given year, there can be quite a difference in the ability of the students." For example, he said that last year, one school had 100 percent of its students score in the top quartile (75th to 100th percentile uf all students in the same grade across the state) in one of the segments. This year, the same school had 90 percent of its students score in the top quartile in the same seg­ ment. Elementary scores seem to indicate that new programs like "Math Their Way," the Michigan Model Health Program and a full-time science teacher at the early elem­ entary level are boosting scores. Math Their Way, a manipulative, handson approach to mathematics recently intro­ duced in the lower elementary classes, should continually increase the scores in mathe­ matics, VanderVeen said. The health program used by the school for a few years is showing a "positive impact," said VanderVeen, because the elementary health scores are continuing to rise. The school takes the health segment of the MEAP test on a voluntary basis Different environmental factors on the lest day can affect scores, he said. If something out of the ordinary happens at one of the schools to divert attention, students might not score as well as they would have on a normal day. "There's a lot of variables," VanderVeen stressed. "I just wouldn't put a lot of weight in one particular score." Some MEAP statistics from the test are difficult to explain, he said. Reading scores tend to be lower in 4th grade, higher in 7th grade and lower in 10th grade, and the reverse is true for mathematics he said. Scores in arithmetic are higher in 4th and 10th grades and lower in the 7th grade. VanderVeen said the trend is true state­ wide, on an annual basis. "We don't know why and the state doesn't know why, either," said VanderVeen. "If they knew, they would change the objec­ tives." The state is compiling changes in its ob­ jectives for math and reading in next year's test, he said. "The whole concept of the test will be different," he said, adding that the scores should drop. "A lot of the curriculum is not in tune with the test yet,” he explained. Teachers and administrators will analyze, the lest scores to learn reasons for low scores. Teachers and specialists can further evaluate each student's score to find where improvement is necessary. Hastings students have been taking the MEAP tests since 1974. The Stanford Achievement Test is given in the spring, and results from that are also studied to improve the curriculum, VanderVeen said. Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE Default hot occurred in the conditions of o mortgoge mode by DENNIS KAMINSKI and SUSAN O. KAMINSKI, hit wife, mortgagor*. to Mutual Home Federal Savings and Loan Association, now known os PRIMEBANK Federal Savings Bank, a federal savings and loon association, having its principal offices at 171 Monroe Avenue. N.W.. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. mortgagee, dated July 28. 1978. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Barry County. Michigan, on July 31. 1978, in liber 237 of Mortgages, pages 391-394. By reason of such default, the undersigned has elected to declare the entire unpaid amount of sold mortgage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this notice Is claimed to be due for principal and interest on said mortgage the sum of Fifty-four Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Four and 12/100 Dollars ($54,954.12). No suit or proceedings at low hove been Instituted to recover the debts secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice it hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with Interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and etjpens«l. including attorney fees allowed by low* said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the front steps of the Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan 49058 the place of holding the Circuit Court wlt'.iin Barry County, Michigan, on December 8, 1988, at 10:00 in the forenoon local lime. Pursuant to Section 3240 (8) of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, as amended. (MCLA 600.340 (8): MSA 27A3240 (8)). the redemption period shall be one (I) year from the dote of the foreclosure sale. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Thornoppie. Barry County. Michigan, described os fallows, io wit: The Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northeast fractional 1 /4 of Section 3, Town 4 North. Range 10 West, except the following three described parcels of land: 1. Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Northeast fractional 1/4 of said Section 3, Town 4 North, Range lOWest, thence East along the North line 300 feet to the place of beginning of this description, thence South 200 feet, thence East 100 feet, thenco North 200 feet, thence West 100 feet to the place of beginning. 2. East 520 feet of the Northwest fractional 1 /4 of the Northeast fractional 1/4. except the South 230 feet thereof, Section 3, Town 4 North, Range 10 West. 3. West 481 feet of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northeast fractional 1 /4 of Section 3. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, except the North 200 feet of the East 181 feet thereof. Dated: November 8. 1988 PrimeBank Federal Savings Bonk. Mortgagee Vornum, Rlddering, Schmidt & Howlett Nyal D. Deems Attorneys for Mortgagee Suite 800 171 Monroe Avenue. N.W. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. (12/1) BARRY TOWNSHIP Boerd November 1. 1988 Meeting colled to order at 7:30 p.m. All board members present. Looking into purchasing gasoline from another company. Delton Sewer meeting to bo held Nov. 9th at township hall. Letter from Stole of Mich, on Form L4026. Setting up Building Committee for library building. ' \ I I Request far paving Osborne Rd.. eo4t of Gilkey Lake Rd., due to the Transfer Station. Will discuss at budget time. Moved ond supported to pay bills os presented. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Lois Bromley, Clerk Asserted to by: William B. Wooer. Secretary (12/1) State of Michigan County of Barry rrooaxe voun-jwerwie invnwovt ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING Cose No. 3030 TO: CHESTER FOSTER IN THE MAUER OF: 3030 A petition has been filed in the above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on December 8. 1988 at 10:00 a.m. In Barry County Probate Court. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Chester Porter personally appear before the court at the time ond place slated above. November 23. 1988 Richord H. Shaw, Judge of Probate (12/1) CERTIFICATES Be sure to remember that unique, special person with a tasteful County Seat Gift Certificate! Give them to your friends at Christmas or any time of the year. Holiday Dining Treat r-PHRRm acySOUTH JJFMRSOH STRUT DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - *<»-MS* (616) 323-0982 New executive committee members are Richard Thomas, Hastings Township Super­ visor; James Pino. Maple Grove; Wendell Shafer, Barry Township; Cal Lamoreaux. Orangeville; Cindy Smith. Hastings; John Loftus, Irving; and Diana Phillips. Hastings Township Treasurer. The officers and members of the executive committee will meet in mid-January to select members of the county committee which, by law, consists of at least two residents from each voting precinct or ward in the county. Other students on recent honor roll Elected Democratic precinct delegates gathered Saturday, Nov. 26 at historic Thomas Jefferson Hall, and selected their of­ ficers and executive committee, who will sene for the next two years. The convention also added four regional vice-chairs and a corresponding secretary. Robert Dwyer of Nashville was re-elected county Democratic chair. Ardie Baum Hastings; Shirley Drake, Dowling; Carole Gibbs. Middleville: Joan Leslie. Hope Township; and Mike Smith, Hastings; were named regional vice-chairs. The vice-chairs each will be responsible for organization in specific areas of the county. Elected recording and corresponding secretary, respectively, were Sharon Lyons and Jill Steele of Hastings. Ralph Smith of Rutland Township was re­ elected treasurer. In the Nov. 24 Hastings Area Schools' listings of those who made the first marking period honor rolls, the names of five students in the alternative education program were ommitted. Earning high honors was Tina Wagner. Earning honors were Justin Anderson and Brenda Moore. Janine Coy and Kim Huizcnga received honorable mention accolades. REGISTERED NURSES (Between 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.) Would you like to work the 3-11 shift BUT are unable to be away from home for the full 8° shift? If the answer is yes ... CONTACT: Terry Kostelec Staff Development Coordinator PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W. Green St. Hastings, MI 49058 E.O.E. noteworthy IQSLEY Officers selected at Barry County Democratic Party convention Seat has u hat it takes party a hit — superb LEONARD D. NANZER Sales Representative P.O. Box 121, Hastings, Ml 49058-0121 The middle school yearbook will be alter­ ed to a classbook format like the elementary schools have in order to eliminate participa­ tion fees for students. Two elementary school PTOs donated money for the purchase of books for the schools' libraries. Northeastern's organiza­ The Practical English course, a reading class that covers literature in all its forms, has not had a common text for several years. Materials for that class were on the district's list of critically needed texts, for which money was included in the budget The board will decide on the textbook adoption Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the vocal music room of Hastings Middle School. Flexible Scheduling 4°-6° Shifts ambience and — Robert Graves student council at the high school generated enough funds to cover the cost of that pro­ gram. tion contributed $600 for the materials, and Pleasantview’s PTO gave $400. The board released a resident student who had inadvertently been enrolled in the Pennfield school district in Battle Creek. Board Treasurer William Baxter voted against the proposal because of the "adverse" difficulty the board could face when a property transfer is later sought Mary Murray, of 5155 Jones Rd., Battle Creek, requested the out-of-district transfer on behalf of her grandson, who has been attending the Battle Creek school since the beginning of the school year. Although the board normally approves transfer requests only if based on educational purposes, an approval was recommendM. "To deny the transfer would result in the student having to change schools this far into the school year and would not be in the best interest of the student," said Schoessel, explaining that someone in the Pennfield system made the mistake and alerted admini­ strators as soon as she realized the error. Several changes were included in the per­ sonnel report. Three employees requested extended leaves of absence, including Connie Hindenach, special education teacher at the high school for 6 1/2 days of child care, and to Betty Kidder, food services worker, and Merwyn Miller, bus driver, who both ran out of sick leave. Barbara Schneider, a sixth grade teacher at the middle school, requested a change in the starting date of an extended leave of absence. The board approved Schneider’s leave, in order to finish course work, at a prior meet­ ing. Her request to change the beginning date from Jan. 3 to Jan. 23,1989, was granted. Mary Vliek, formerly an instructor at Pleasantview Elementary School, has been recalled from layoff to fill the vacancy created by Schneider’s leave. Phil Homing, a maintenance worker, has returned from an unpaid leave of absence that was taken due to medical reasons. The board accepted the official count sub­ mitted by the Barry County Board of Can­ vassers for the special election on Oct 24. At its next meeting, the board will decide whether to adopt textbooks for two courses at the high school. Applied Economics, a Junior Achievement-sponsored course, could be introduced to the curriculum, pending [board approval. Supplies for that courae*re’' paid for by JA. experience. The County service, elegant ‘‘Tnere is no money in poetry: but then there is no poetry in money, either." by Kathleen Scott The Hastings Board of Education is following through with its earlier plan to take out a $150,000 loan against anticipated state aid income in order to maintain cash flow. At its September meeting, the board dis­ cussed the loan, and after soliciting bids, voted last week to borrow the money. Hastings City Bank was the lowest bidder, giving an interest rate of 6.35 percent. The National Bank of Hastings submitted a 9 percent interest bid, Hastings Savings and Loan stated 9.5 percent interest, and Great Lakes Bancorp and the State Bank of Caledonia gave no bids. Interest on the loan, at the 6.35 percent rate, would total $1,852, if the loan is kept for the full length, from Nov. 23 to Feb. 1, 1989, said Supt. Carl Schoessel. As discussed at the earlier meeting, the board could borrow the money against antici­ pated state aid funding or against anticipated property lax income, but Schoessel said borrowing against state aid requires less paperwork. Either way, the amount of the loan and interest are the same, he said. The fifth grade outdoor education program has been cut in half, so more students can af­ ford the pay-to-participate fees which were set at the meeting. The cost will be $35. Special fund-raising and scholarship as­ sistance from the parent-teacher organiza­ tions will provide help for students whose parents cannot or do not want to pay, said Schoessel. Instead of a full week each for two groups of students, the program will now ran 2 1/2 days the week of Feb. 27 to March 3, 1989. Eighty-five percent of the students will have to attend camp or it will be cancelled. If cancelled, only the parents' money will be returned. "We are very unexcited about the prospect of fund-raising," said Schoessel, "but when we look at the number of students who might qualify for financial assistance from the PTOs, we felt that there had to be some way to offset that because the PTOs prob­ ably cannot raise the number of scholarships that would have to be paid." Students at the high school and middle school levels wishing to participate in the yearbook program will not have to pay fees, as was f possibility earlier inThe yeifr. Ba a fund-raising dance* and donations from the yourself and your guests to a beautiful holiday dining to make your dinner I QUOTE: Hastings schools accept City Bank bid cuisine. dining available. - 948-4042 of ...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings Private For Reservations NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS & GOOD SPIRITS 126 S. Jefferson Downtown Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 1, 1988 — Page 3 Parade brings Christmas spirit to Hastings Hastings Church of the Nazarene won the Mayor’s Choice trophy for Its float entry depleting the birth of Jesus. A large replica of the Bible, with verses from Luke 2:10-11, giant polnsettas and 40-inch white candles embellished the float. Recreating the manger scene were Larry and Kathy Strouse as Joseph and Mary; and Valerie Heffelbower, Stacey Heffelbower and Dana Ferris as angels. Shop the stores in Hastings...the easy way to satisfy your gift lists. ms ■fPQ Parade grand marshal Noval Thaler, who will soon retire as Barry County clerk, and his wife Norma were all smiles. Hastings Middle School band provided music to entertain the parade crowd. This float had gifts from 15 downtown businesses. A boat turned into a float war* of the parade line-up. The Santa’s Choice trophy went to St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church, located in Irving. Riding on the float were Karen Echtinaw, Marta Blough, Beth Lepak, Hillary and Jacob Blough, Julie, Kara and Katlln Echtinaw, Sarah Lepak, Betsy and Robert Hustwick, Chris and Meggie Hamilton, Sheila Hope, Kim and N’ki Karmes and other friends. Visit... SANTA throughout downtown... as he visits the various stores. In the glitter of downtown holiday lights, the crowd seemed to enjoy the parade despite the chilly evening temperatures. Hastings High School Band members keep the beat during their march through downtown. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 1, 1988 VIEWPOINT LETTERS from our readers.... ( nnimcntaries from our editorial staffand the community— School board should reconsider on raises The Hastings Board of Education, at its next regularly scheduled meeting, should reconsider its action Nov. 21 to give administrators and supervisors salary increases. It's not that we think these school officials do not deserve raises, we are in no position to evaluate them. The problem is with the timing of the announcement of the increases, and the public’s perception of the schools as a result. It’s no secret that the Hastings Area Schools have fallen on hard economic times in the last year. The schools three times tried to pass millage increases this year, but all three requests were denied. The financial woes and millage defeats have resulted in budget cuts, including layoffs of teachers, reductions of class hours and the implementation of a “playto-participatc” policy for all extra-curricular activities. So while the public has been inundated with poverty stories about their local schools, they hear now that administrators have been given overall 3.5 percent salary increases. Reaction from the community was swift and angry. To them it doesn’t make sense that while everybody else in the system have had to tighten their belts, one group is getting more money. School board members were quick to point out that the money for these raises already has been budgeted and that administrators at Hastings make less money than their counterparts at other schools in the Twin Valley Conference. These arguments are valid, but they don’t carry a lot of weight with many local people who have rejected three millage requests over the last seven months. The board’s mistake in its decision Nov. 21 amounts to a public relations disaster. The members should have met with the administrators earlier and at­ tempted to come up with an agreement on how much the raises would be, but have them deferred until more money was made available. That move would have sent the public a message that the schools are willing to tighten their belts at all levels possible until this financial crisis passes. And these days of messages, images and style over substance, what the public perceives counts for a great deal. It’s not too late. The four board members who approved the raises can take a giant step backward, say they made a mistake and they now choose to defer salary increases for supervisors and administrators until such time the financial crunch passes. The move would be a welcome gesture to the public and it might save the school district from yet another defeat at the polls the next time increased millage is requested. The school board certainly was within its rights to grant the raises it did last week. But sometimes being right isn’t as important as being appreciated. We urge the board to defer administrators’ and supervisors’ salary increases until a later date. The move might possibly win back back some needed support from the community. School employees can look elsewhere To the editor: Quoting from an old Doomsday yearbook in 1943. "As the school board cannot carry out its policies directly, an executive has been chosen to do this for them. This executive is the superintendent." All I see now is the superintendent of the Hastings school system complaining about money, making threats about layoffs and cuts, and comparing salaries to other schools. Does the school board advocate that behavior? I would suggest that all these employOcz of the Hastings system go and get those higher paying jobs in other schools. I believe that is how they do it in the business world. In fact, with all the things that have happened, there would be some people balking, along with four of the school board’members. The three "no" votes (Nov. 21 on the ques­ tion of administrator’s raises) came from peo­ ple who have ties to Hastings that go back many years. People move here and then want to change everything, buy a house on a dusty road, then complain to township for tarmack. They want to change the whole county for their benefit. They complain about a business venture, a few cars sitting around yard, and always after a grant that benefits only a few. Aris and air­ ports are good examples, and so is the Futur­ ing Planning Committee. Those grants are our tax money. Donald W. Johnson Middleville Not enough is better than too much I read with interest your last column (Ban­ ner. Nov. 25). and want to say that 1 think the Banner has been very fair in printing letters from the public. I am talking about the letters on the school situation. There seems to be many opinions, and we can appreciate the freedom of speech and thought that wc have in this country. School officials must realize that at any expense, we taxpayers will bring about controversy, and the old saying that "you can fool some of the people some of the time, but not all of the peo­ ple all of the time” holds true. Those of us who came up out of the Depres­ sion times know how hard it was just to exist, and everyone was in the same boat. 1 feel that wc have lost track of these ideals and ways of thinking, because many of us have too much and wc do not appreciate the better things of­ fered us. Wc want to make it a better and easier place for our children to live in. and in doing so sometimes docs more harm to them than good. Wiicn we turn back the times and start over with a different slant on life’s values, we will be able to give our children a better heritage. Having too much is far worse than not having enough. With having loo much, wc lose track of the real values of life. Love, honor and respect must be earned and cultivated daily. Families and friends and students need these codes of living also. There are no short cuts or excuses for bet­ terment without using these good rules of life. When wc sec in the community an improve­ ment in the attitudes of some young people, along with some parents and teachers, then perhaps we can feel differently about a tax in­ crease for their benefit. Then. too. there are those for whom an increase in their tax dollars will present a real hardship. You say. “times have changed," but that is just an excuse for passing the buck. Realities will never change, and thank God. some of us still remember the past. Bonnie Strickland Hastings Board of Education has lost credibility To the editor: Credibility may be easily lost, but is dif­ ficult to regain. The school board’s recent approval of a 3.5 percent increase for administrators is a good example. Wc arc looking to our leaders for example in this time of school financial crisis. Instead they let us down! Their rationale was that pay is not com­ parable with the other schools in the Twin Valley districts. This reasoning is faulty, as the other schools arc not in dire financial straits. This action is a real step in the face of students and parents who have financially sacrificed for "Pay to Play.” It also betrayed those who have supported millage drives. The credibility of those responsible for this action will not be restored, even if the action is reversed. The damage has been done. The best thing for all concerned is if the offending four “yes" voters resign or be prepared to face recall. Our school board members and ad­ ministrators have taught those of us who previously supported the millage a valuable lesson in Hypocrisy 101. It is a lesson we will not forget the next time we go to the polls! David Myers Hastings City should help Dems with parking problem To the editor: Regarding the controversy over parking for the Odd Fellows Hall and the city of Hastings: , I would surely hope that the fact that the county Democratic Party is involved with the hall would not be a factor in resolving the parking problem, though I confess to a nagg­ ing doubt. Hastings is regularly described as a pro­ gressive. forward-looking town. The Barry County Democrats have been a progressive, forward-looking organization. Besides prtfc^, vid inn financial support for numerous looM# groups, the party has spent thousands of* dollars to turn an eyesore into a valuable addi­ tion to the city. Esther Walton said she didn't have a lot of sympathy for the Democrats* parking plight. I don’t believe they want sympathy, but just a fair chance to solve the problem. I believe if a small business moved into the city, the city would bend over backwards to help them with parking or anything else. Most of the county Democrats are longtime area residents. They have supported local merchants and paid their taxes. In return, they would appreciate it if the city made a more sincere effort to help solve this parking situation. . I would offer the suggestion that\the city buy the Walton lot and then negotiate wth the Democrats to split the cost of paving that and the lot next to the Health Department. That should provide ample parking for both the Democrats and Health Department. Carl Mcllvain Hastings PUBLIC OPINION: How do you feel about the raises for school officials? The signs of the Christmas season were evident this year even before we sat down with family and friends to eat turkey last Thursday. Advertisements on television started in early November and it wasn't much later that some houses in the area already were decorated in lights. And downtown business districts in many communities had their annual decorations put up before Thanksgiving. It seems that the Christmas season in some ways starts earlier every year. Some people find this trend distressing. They see it as another sign of how overcommercialized the holiday has become. They see it as more evidence that the almighty dollar has become more important to us than the religious spirit of Christmas. To a large degree I sympathize with those who bemoan the overblown commercial aspects of this holiday season. It just doesn't seem right that a special day with such humble origins nearly 2,000 years ago should be marked with shopping frenzies. But there is another side to this horror story. Some people like to put their decorations up a little early to avoid getting caught in the cold weather. So they might pick a reasonably warm November day to deck their houses in glistening reminders of what's coming. Communities often have contracts for putting up their decorations, which call for the work to be done before Thanksgiving. So despite the facts these signs of the season seem to jumping the gun a bit, there are rational reasons for their early presence. And I don't really mind seeing a little beauty along the roadways for a few more days than usual. Moving to the cornmerical front, my wife several years ago taught me an important lesson about Christmas shopping. She told me that she actually has an eye toward buying Christmas gifts year-round. Her reasoning is entirely economic. For example, her mother, who taught her this trick, presented me with a terrific winter coat at Christmas 1984, but she had purchased it in the dead of summer, when the coat was marked down to half price. She wound up buying a great gift and saved a lot of money to boot My wife, meanwhile, has been known to buy items she plans to give for Christmas at any time of the year. She buys when she sees a bargain for a quality product or when it is best available. This is not lo suggest that consumers should mark Christmas all year long or that merchants should advertise fcc holiday gifts in the summer. See EDITOR’S NOTES, page 13 Teachers, school officials aren’t out of step To the editor: The appearance of Sylvia Forster’s letter ("MEA, local school officials are the pro­ blem." Nov. 17) raises some interesting questions. For one thing, we wonder what service to its readers the Banner was attempting to pro­ vide in publishing all 26 tedious paragraphs of Forster’s letter, the thesis of which she has ex­ pressed so many times before in a number of forums — that school boards, school ad­ ministrators, and school employees and their professional organization all are irrational and irresponsible. As usual, she has fortified her arguments with phrases like "The pressure .. appears to come..** and "It would appear that all-out war has been declared against Michigan citizens..." and "...recall drives have ap­ peared to have had MEA help..." and "It would seem...’’. interesting phrases, but hardly likely to im­ press anyone, any more than some of her scare words and phrases, like "incomprehen­ sible management" and "crime against our communities and our nation" and "outrageous" (neglect of duty by school boards) and "stealing from educational quality." We wonder whether fellow school board members in her district are being included in her accusations, and if so, what these public condemnations of her colleagues arc intended to accomplish. We wonder whether ad­ ministrators and other school employees in her district are also the targets of her slurs, and if so, how these will help to build* a climate in which people can work productive­ ly and harmoniously, surely a goal of a school board member. And certainly we wonder if it is Forster’s expectation that the Banner's readers will be impressed with this kind of condemnation and misrepresentation. Finally, just for the record: the MEA and its local affiliates are indeed interested in im­ proving working conditions and salaries for teachers — not because of greed, but because we believe such improvement is absolutely vital to the improvement of education. The education profession can not hope to attract and retain the brightest and best of college students to be in our classrooms with our kids if the rewards are going to continue to be so much less than in comparable professions. Il is too bad that Forster isn’t aware of that fact, as the rest of the public certainly is. School boards and administrators and teachers aren’t the ones who are out of step. Jake Ypma, President Delton-Kellogg Education Association To the editor: We expect that sometime in the future, in the proper forum, all of the facts concerning the dispute will be disclosed. Until then we would like to thank the members of the com­ munity for their continued support. We re­ main convinced that the community will be better served by having this handsome struc­ ture where it stands than would be the case were it a fast food outlet with a brass plaque. By the way. there have never been "...100 people gathering to play bingo." We look for­ ward lo that day. Sincerely. Robert Dwyer, Chair The Barry County Democratic Committee Let’s support our schools, community Four years ago. my friend and I found ourselves with a little time on our hands. Soap operas were not satisfying, our children were grown or to the point of self care. Shopping was fun. afternoon bridge and garage sales were a source of socializing. We had given many ycras to volunteer work, blood banks the hospitals, fund drives of all kinds, room mothers. We even went to clown school and used our talents to aid the community. ■ Then we decided to see if our school could use our time and cam a little money as well. We hired in as lunch room aides. We soon found out this entailed quite a bit more than cleaning off tables’ We found a group of children jus aching for motherly attention. - you know - giving advice; directions; discipline: approval; car­ ing; hugs; wiping tears; blowing noses; laughing at old jokes; wrapping baby teeth for the tooth fairy; opening tightly turned ther­ moses. metal fruit cans and plastic cheese stixs and shoving straws through minute holes into stain-colored fruit drinks! We listened to sad stories of dying animals, parents’ fights the night before, having lo move to a new school, hurt feelings from other children. by David T. Young Some reasons why board member said ‘yes’ To the editor: To the editor: d Editor's Notes... ’4/ To the editor: Democrats only want to save building A couple of comments seem in order con­ cerning your article (Banner. Nov. 25) con­ cerning the renovation of Thomas Jefferson Hall. Local Democrats undertook the project when it became obvious that the historic hall was in danger of being lost to the community. Contrary to comments attributed to City Councilperson Esther Walton, the condition of the hall, its potential uses and our legal position were carefully researched. We have, and continue to seek parking that is convenient to the hall. A central truth in historic preservation is that buildings must be used regularly or they die. Convenient park­ ing is just one more assurance that this or any similar important community asset will be saved for future generations. In holiday shopping, it’s power to the people We have broken up fights and taken verbal abuse. You probably wonder why we don't we leave this job! Well, it’s because when we have a bad day we find understanding and support from our principals teachers and other personnel. Though sometimes we’ve been treated badly, we’ve found from year to year that wc have made a difference, each year we find we know more of the good students than the naughty. The point we’d like to make is. after seeing more than 1.000 students each day. wc see they are worth our time and effort and they deserve much more support than they arc get­ ting from their homes, community and school. Let’s not put the blame in one spot. let’s try to work together because these students arc our future! There arc certain mcchants and groups that do everything in the community such as city­ lights. blood drives, fireworks, band and Athletic Boosters. Chamber of Commerce. Summcrfcsl etc. Tell us. Hastings, what do wc do when the well runs dry? Come on. Hastings, let’s all do our fair share. Support your schools and your community. Let’s keep a positive attitude. Bernie Murdoch Hastings Aimee Gross Helen Martin The Hastings Board of Education last week granted salary increases of an average of 3.5 percent to administrators and super­ visors. Some people oppose that move, given the financial condition of the district. Scltool officials say the money for the raises already was budgeted and administrators here are paid less than in others in the same league. How do you feel about the raises? Ruth Rust, Hastings: "On the one hand. I believe that if the cost of living went up. they deserve raises, but if the schools are huning for money, they shouldn’t have given them." Mary Parker, Hastings: “I was furious when I heard about the raises. Where is the money coming from? In my opinion they're not being thoughtful iboul this and it’s not bencfitiing the schools." Ann Hawthorne Esther Hurless, Hastings: "Industries are moving out of Hastings and people just can’t afford millage increases, yet we’re told we’re selfish. In the organization that I worked for, I took a pay cut when times were tough.” Aimee Gross, Hastings: "I think they deserved the raises. The cost of living has gone up. Besides, the administrators arc put­ ting in more time now. even with fewer class hours.” Helen Martin, Hastings: "I didn't think that they needed that raise. All the rest of us have to make sacrifices and they should, too." Ann Hawthorne, Hastings: "I don’t have a problem with the raises. 1 believe they deserved a cost-of-living increase.” As one of the four local school board members who voted approval of salary in­ creases for our supervisors and administrators last week, I would like to explain the reasons for my “yes” vote. I am not asking anyone to agree with me, but I appreciate the opportunity to express my concerns. My vote was not intended in any way as a retaliation against failed millage efforts, nor as an intentional way of ignoring a public mandate. Nor was it a sign of insensitivity to persons whose jobs and income are in jeopar­ dy. In fact, I spent a good deal of time deter­ mining my vote, recognizing prus and cons on both sides. The funds for these increases were included in the 1988-89 budget. That budget, which began July 1. included the various programm­ ing cuts which were in place at the beginning of the school year. When we received state aid in an amount beyond earlier expectations, we were able to restore some of those programs. The total budgeted amount of the raise for the six supervisors and 12 administrators, S22.326, is not enough to restore any of the other programs. My vole was also not trying to signal super­ visory and administrative persons as "the priority” of spending decisions. But in order to have an effective and successful educa­ tional system for our young people, we need qualified personnel, who know their efforts are appreciated. 1 certainly know there are other means of job satisfaction besides a salary level. And, as one person at last week’s board meeting pointed out. money can eventually be a de­ motivator. But since our supervisors and ad­ ministrators. with their raises, are still below the average salary level among Twin Valley Conference schools, giving them the budgeted salary increase seems an appropriate way to express our appreciation. I don’t know a fairer way to determine salary levels than by comparison with peers in similar-sized school districts. By contractual agreement, faculty and some other school employees are receiving salary increases this school year. Since the funds were budgeted and since the amount cannot restore any program previously cut. it also seemed fair to approve the increase for super­ visors and administrators. Having said the above. I would emphasize that my “yes" vote was within the framework of this school year. 1 intended no signal to anyone for 1989-90 or beyond. Depending on what happens locally, and in Lansing, those decisions remain to be determined. Thank you, Michael Anton Hastings The Hastings Banner _ < . HASTINGS BANNER, INC. 1952 N. Broodway. Hastings. Ml 49058 P.O. Box B PubiuM by. Publication No. (USPS 717-830) POSTMASTER: Send eddreu changes to Nnttags Bmmt - P.O. 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We reserve Ihe right to reject, edit or moke ony changes such as spalling ond punctuation. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 1, 1988 — Page 5 Hastings students could learn new approach to economics From Time to Time... by—Esther Walton by Kathleen Scott Some Hastings High School students can toss their economics textbooks. At least for part of the time. Through business simulation, computer usage, and discussions with business people in the community, students who do not plan to go to college can learn about economics before they join the work force. Pending approval by the Hastings Board of Education, Applied Economics will be taught in Hastings, in addition to the A-level or college preparatory economics course. The program will be no expense to Hastings; Junior Achievement covers the cost for computers, texts and other materials through donations from businesses. JA of South Central Michigan is sponsoring and organizing the program here. Michigan Avenue Bridge started 40 years ago Textbooks and testing will still be part of the new class, but the class will be very activity-oriented. "I think it’s going to be a valuable handson experience for the students," said Princi­ pal Steven Harbison. “It will prepare them directly for the work force and give them experience for operating a company." Teacher Mary Brown will go through a one-day training workshop with a later follow-up session for trouble-shooting. Lawrence Christopher will continue teaching the A-level course. Both classes are 18 weeks, or one semester, long. Hastings students have previously partici­ pated in JA activities, but the after-school company simulation program was not affili­ ated with the school. The course, designed for 10th through Legal Notice 12th grade students, is a nationwide program involving a quarter-million youngsters. The students learn to apply economic principles to business operations and public policies in realistic ways. They take turns assuming leadership roles and observing role models in business. Students develop inter­ personal skills because they are responsible for the success or failure of the company. They will also get an opportunity to explore career possibilities. Students will still be issued textbooks, which will be used to support and further explain what they learn in class. As in the traditional classroom, tests, developed espec­ ially for the JA program, will be admini­ stered. See JA Program, page 13 The old iron bridge in Hastings, circa 1900. Towns, cities and thoroughfares depend on their bridges to connect them to the rest of the world. Bridges were one of the first road con­ struction done in a new community. Generally bridges were built before the stumps were removed from the road. Most communities settled near water so they could use the water to power their mills. Bridges were needed to access the commerce on the opposite side of the road. The first Michigan Avenue wooden bridge was built from trees and manpower provided by for the citizens of Hastings who wanted to provide a northern access to town. It was a simple affair, with cross beams and floor boards. Because it was wood, it needed cons­ tant repair. Firearms with heavy wagon loads always approached wooden bridges with care The invention and subsequent use of the “iron horse.” as the steam engine was called, prov­ ed the end of most wooden bridges. They just were not strong enough to hold steam engines and their equipment. Most main thoroughfares replaced their wood bridges with iron structures. TjiejtfXVOd Michigan Avenue Bridge, call-, ed the iron bridge, was built in 1886. The iron bridge served for almost 20 years before it needed repair. In 1903, a Banner article reported that this bridge “was found to be in unsafe condition and is being repaired.” After the repair, the bridge again served the north-south traffic for the east side of Hastings. The iron bridge accommodated traf­ fic for 60 years when it became too small to serve the motorized vehicles, it possibly would have been replaced sooner, but the se­ cond World War intervened. After the second World War. thoughts could . be turned to the replacement and building of new roads and bridges. These necessary improvements were put on hold un­ til the end of the war. A 1944 act provided for financial aid in planning projects and Hastings became the first town lo make application for planning funds under that act. 'The Hastings City Council met at the end of December 1948 to consider proposals to finance what they had decided was their most important project, the replacement of Michigan Avenue Bridge. The newspaper ac­ count tells the story: “Hastings may have a new Michigan Avenue bridge over the Thomapple next year. “A special meeting of the City Council has been set for Tuesday night to consider pro­ posals to finance the project and other details. “At the regular council session Monday night. Mayor Charles Leonard reported on the conference held last Thursday in Lansing with the Michigan Municipal Finance, at which he and other^city officials were informed that Hastings ‘ipay borrow on anticipated tax revenues for |he construction of the new span, which would replace the one now marked “travel at your own risk.” “Also attending Thursday’s conference were City Attorney Paul Siegel, City Clcr’: Franklin Beckwith and Aiderman Dave Chris­ tian. Third Ward, chairman of the street committee. “Mayor Leonard reported that finance commission officials said that the city might borrow S 15.000 to help finance the proposed four-lane span. With SIS,000 already ear­ marked for its construction, and by using the $26.0^7.34 earmarked for the N. Broadway improvement projt*a by ui«crting some other money, the project might be completed in 1949, tlic mayor asserted. mstock Simplicity, McCall “He explained that while the city must pay its share of their location of M-43 on N. Broadway to the north City limits, that could be done in four annual installments totaling less than $20.000..." The plan for the bridge was for a structure 102 feet long with an overall width of 54 feet. It replaced a iron bridge built in 1886. The iron bridge replaced an old wood structure built in 1839 or 1840. Herman Frost a prominent Hastings resi­ dent, was one of the first people to cross the iron bridge with his father. He was able to repeat that feat by being the first to cross the new concrete bridge when it was finished. Hastings from the early 1840s had at least two main north-south general purpose bridges, over the Thomapple River. Michigan Avenue was the first and Broadway was the second. A third, lesser known bridge was built between Broadway and Michigan at Jef­ ferson street just after the Civil War. It was used for 20 years until 1884, when it was con­ demned for not having a handrail. A handrail was provided and the wooden bridge was used uptil 1900. In 1902 repairs were being made to the bridge when a man and his team of horses tried to cross and they fell into the river. It later was decided that the bridge was again unsafe and it was removed from the river and Hastings went back to having just two bridges. Once the decision was made to build the new bridge, plans had to be made to remove the old bridge. In May of 1949 the north-south traffic through Hastings was rerouted on the North Broadway Bridge. A temporary foot bridge was built to accommodate the foot traf­ fic and the first Michigan Avenue Bridge abutment was started in June and the bridge was completed the following November. Over a thousand persons came to watch and hear Mayor Leonard tell how the council had taken advantage of the state’s offer to pay half of the planning costs for anticipated project. The mayor related, “that one evening at a meeting he sat next to Aben Johnson, founder and president of the Hastings Manufacturing Company who informed the city’s titular head that his company was ready to do something in a monetary way for the betterment of the town and asked if the mayor had any suggestions. Leonard immediately told of the need for the new Michigan Avenue Bridge. Then next morning he was called to Hastings Manufac­ turing’s Company office and was told by Johnson that the company directors and stockholders agreed that the bridge project was vital and handed him a $25,000 check as a nucleus fond. Mayor Leonard told how other money had gradually built up by the fund until 1949, when the council members saw their way free to erect the new bridge. ihe new span had a 40-foot clear roadway, compared to the former structure’s 18-foot roadway. The new bridge had two six-foot sidewalks, had two 51-foot spans and that 83 tons of structural steel had been used in its construction, plus 35 tons of reinforcement steel. This "new” bridge will be 40 years old this next spring. Attention Area Businesses! Reach your VELOUR local market a Kw* Saw Patterm $2°°yD Flat Folds PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with i/3 off a FLANNEL Christmas Prints YD A UP your advertising message in...The yo*up — Pick Up Station for Uptown Cleaners — £ 1 I Sc4tvu- "peifa 218 E. SulaSlrwl East of Michigan Ave. In Hastings • MS-9873 Open: Moa-Sat. 9 sm - 5J0 pm J Friday 1U 7 pm I I I HASTINGS BANNER can The new Michigan Avenue Bridge was dedicated in Hastings in 1949 with plenty of pomp and hoopla. 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WOODWORKERS A national supplier of plywood parts to the office furniture industry is now taking applications: Machine & Press Operators s5.50 Per Hour qsm Now is the time to prepare for Christmas '89 ... the club is open ... Join today! Earn interest from the beginning. If you want ... — Job Security — A Good Working Environment — Benefits — Overtime — Bonuses — Regular Increases — Future with Opportunity Apply at... Davidson Plyforms, Inc. 5505 33rd St. S.E. Grand Rapids 948-8051 to have our advertising representative call upon you to assist in your weekly ad message. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Default having been made in Ihe condition* of a mortgage made August 25. 1986 by DENNIS KAMINSKI, a single mon. as Mortgagor, lo Ihe UNITED BANK OF MICHIGAN, a Corporation organized under the laws of the Stale of Michigan, as Mortgagee, and recorded on August 26. 1986. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan, in Liber 438 of Mortgages, on Pages 948 through 951 ond a Mortgage made August 18. 1987, by DENNIS KAMINSKI AND SHARON JENSEN, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to the UNITED BANK OF MICHIGAN, a Corporation organized under the laws of the State of Michigan, as Mor­ tgagee. and recorded on August 19. 1987, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Borry County, Michigan, in Liber 455 of Mortgages, on Pages 607 through 610: on both Mortgages together there is claimed to bo due and unpaid to date of this Notice. Fifty Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Two and 05/100 ($57,252.05) Dollars, including in­ terest computed to dote of first publication; no suit or proceeding in law or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debts or any part of the debts secured by these Mortgages, and the power of sole in these Mortgages contained having become operative by reason of such default: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on DECEMBER 29. 1988 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, local time, inside the East from door to the Barry County Courthouse. City of Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Borry. there will be offered for sale and sold to Ihe highest bidder at public auction for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon said Mortgages, together with interest, legal costs ond charges ond expenses. Including the attorney fee allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance tiremlums paid by the Mortgagees before sale, the □nd and premises in said Mortgages being the same land mentioned in both Mortgages, ond situated in 1he Township of Thornapple, County ol Borry, Stale of Michigan, described as fallows: The Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northeast fractional 1/4 of Section 3, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, except the following three described parcel* of land: 1) Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Northeast fractional 1/4 of said Section 3. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, thence East along the North line 300 feet to the place of beginning of this description, thence South 200 feet, thence East 100 feet, thence North 200 feet, thence West 100 feet to the place of beginning. 2) East 520 feet of the Northwest fractional 1 /4 of the Northeast fractional 1/4. except the South 230 feet thereof. Section 3. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. 3) West >81 feet of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northeast fractional 1/4, Section 3, Town 4 North. Range 10 West, except the North 200 feet of the East 181 feet thereof. Subject to easements and restrictions of records. The redemption period, pursuant to low, is one (I) year from tho date of such sale. Doted: NOVEMBER 17, 1988 Mortgagees: UNITED BANK OF MICHIGAN, a Michigan Corporation 2619 • 28th Street. S.E. Grand Rapids, Ml 49508 LEWIS, BROWN & KOZERA, P.C. By: DANIEL J. KOZERA. JR. (P16187) Attorney for Mortgagees 745 Trust Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)459-7141 (12/15) or. Call Beth Rich 616-956-0033 West State at Broadway MEMBER FDIC Ml DEPOSITS INSURED UP TO S100.000.00 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 1, 1988 Edith M. Flannery Marvel Rayner Angeline H. Kenyon BATTLE CREEK - Marvel Rayner, 81, in Battle Creek, formerly of Hastings died Tues­ day evening, November 29, 1988 at Leila Hospital of Battle Creek. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Angeline H. Kenyon. 80. pissed iwiy Wednesdiy. Novem­ ber 23. 1988 11 Blodgett Memodll Medicll Center. Mrs. Kenyon was born on June 10, 1908 in Middleville, the daughter of Leon and Margaret (Burg) Williams. Her early child­ hood was spent in Grand Rapids, Middleville and Cedar Springs. She attended Union High School <n Grand Rapids. She worked at Globe Knitting. She was married to Arthur E. Kenyon on June 21,1927. She was past chief member of the Pythian Sisters, Prairie and Floral Garden Clubs, Quilt Club, Hospital Guild, attended Middleville Christian Reformed Church. She was also a member of the Thornapple Heritage Associa­ tion, was the first Den mother in Middleville, a charter member of-the Middleville Band Boos­ ters, worked on numerous local blood banks. She was a quilting instructor at Lincoln Meadow Apartments and a local Middleville Historian. Mrs. Kenyon is survived by her husband, Arthur; her children, Charlotte and Rodney Finkbeiner, Robert and Donna Kenyon, William and Neva Kenyon, Rodney and Carol Kenyon all of Middleville; 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Louise Elwood of Middleville; one brother, Jack Williams of St Louis, Missouri; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Saturday, November 26, at Beeler Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Roger Timmerman officiating. Burial was at Mt Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thornapple Township Ambulance Service. Maurice Leak LAKE ODESSA - Maurice Leak, 87, of 13305 Goddard Road, Lake Odessa, died Wednesday, November 23, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Leak was born on November 3,1901, in Sebewa Township, the son of Edwin and Hermina (Bulling) Leak. He attended the Goddard Elementary and Lake Odessa High School. He was married to Bertha Jackson on November 16, 1936 in Indiana. He lived and farmed in the Sebewa area all his life. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Sebewa. Mr. Leak is survived by three sons, Maurice Frank Leak of Edmore, Larry J. Leak of Ionia and Dennis D. Leak of Charlotte, North Caroli­ na; two daughters, Janice L. Leak of Lake Odessa and Donna J. Tyler of Lowell; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one brother, Maynard Leak and one sister, Naomi Gartner both of Lansing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha; one brother, Zeno and one sister, Mildred. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 26, at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Rev. Robert Russell and .Rev. Dick Cross officiating. Burial was at the Sebewa Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, Sebewa. fflTEND SERVICES Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Dec. 4 - 8:45 Church School tail agc»). 10:00 Holy Communion. 6:00 Youth Group. Saturday. Dec. 3 - 9:30 Conf 7. 10:00 Decor Comm. 8:00 NA. Monday. Dec. 5 - 6:00 Pm. Par. Tuesday. Dec. 6 - 9:30 Word­ watchers. 6:30 Bldg. Exp. Comm. Wednesday, Dec. 7 - 6:00 Supper. 7:00 Vespers. Sarah Circle. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen A. Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. Sept. 25 - 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Service Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 ser­ vice over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 Senior High Church School Classes. 10:00 Classes for Pre­ School. D.K.. and Kindergarten in the Hall Basement; Children's Church for Grades One through Four in the Dining Room. 5:00 Junior High Youth Fellowship meet at church 6:30 Senior High Youth Fellowship meet at Church. Tuesday. Sept. 27 - 7:00 Shower for Edie Keller. Wednesday. Sept. 28 - 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Friday. Sept. 28 - 6:00 Mender's Dinner in the Dining Room. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, Corner of Jeffer­ son and Walnut, Hastings. Sunday School. 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Pastor Dale Wells. Phone 948-4012. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian ex­ perience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith, Rector. Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir, 9:00 p.m. Church School and Adult Education, 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist. 10:30 a.m. Week­ day Eucharists: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bi­ ble Study, youth group, and other activities. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH. 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm. Pastot. Sunday Morning Sunday School, 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOf JC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mau 11 a.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 'The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pauor, 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:45, claues for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour, 6:00 (Elcrn. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study. Toes., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB club for boys. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. Ml 49058, Nor­ man Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sunday. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School II a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broadway. Rev. James E. Leitzman Sunday Services. 9:45 a m. Sunday Sc' Xur; 11:00 a.m. Morning t ship Service; 6:00 p-Bt E—.ung Service. Wednesdiy; 7 p.m. Services for Adults, Course. Teens and Children. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS KXALL PMARHACY Compete Proscription Sarvka . HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hailing* and toko Od«**a COLEHAN AGENCY *f HMlInJi, Inc. Iniuronco lor your Ldo. Homo. Burin*** ond Cor WOEN FUNERAL HOMES FLEXFAB MCORPOTATED ol Hathng* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Uemhet T O.I C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AHO REMINDER 1952 N. Broodway ■ Hosting* BOSLEY PHARMACY “Proscription*" • 118$. Jalfsr»on - 9*5-3*29 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hosting*. Michigan HASTINGS HBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hariing*. Michigan \ _________ ___________________ —• HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a. a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Wonhip: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor, Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004 Kenneth W. Gamer, Pastor, James R. Barrett, Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Wonhip 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to II a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. LANSING — Edith M. Flannery, 89, formerly of Nashville passed away Sunday, November 27, 1988 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Mrs. Flannery was bom on April 28,1899 in Baltimore Township, Barry County the daughter of William and Ema (Stamm) Clemence. She was raised in Baltimore Town­ ship and attended Dowling schools. She was married to Henry Flannery on February 5, 1919 in Marshall. In 1921 she moved to Nashville from Dowling and had lived in Nashville 10 years before moving to Lansing. Mrs. Flannery was employed as a cook for the Pennock Hospital, (Striker House). She also cooked at a restaurant in Nashville for many years and at the rest home in Nashville. She is survived by one daughter, Norabelle MacKenzie of Lansing; four grandsons; two great grandchildren and one sister, Vere Segur of Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry in 1962; one son, Robert in 1977; one daughter, Millie in 1983; one grandson Jim in 1966; one brother and one sister. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 1 at the Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes, Nashville. Burial will be at Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart Fund, Cancer Society or charity of ones choice. Ruth B. Garlinger ARIZONA - Ruth B. (Gardner) Garlinger, 77, of Youngtown, Arizona, passed away November 22,1988 at Boswell Hospital in Sun City, Arizona. Mrs. Garlinger was born on October 21, 1911 in Nashville. She graduated from Wood­ land High School and the University of Puget Sound in Washington with a B.A. Degree. She taught schools in Michigan, Kansas and Washington, retiring in 1967. She was married io Lawrence H Garlinger in 1935. She was a member of the Eastern Star, a past Royal Matron of the Amaranth in Washington and Arizona. Mrs. Garlinger is survived by her husband Lawrence; two daughters, Mrs. Alan (Nancy) Boos of Okemas, Mrs. Robert (Linda) Kimbrough of Gig Harbor, Washington; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one sister, Lucille Kruger of Hastings. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Ann in 1939, her father and mother, John and Jessi Gardner of Woodland. Memorial services were held at the United Methodist Church and the Amaranth at the Menke Funeral Chapel in Sun City, Arizona. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetic Foundation. Ronald A. Blessing LAKE ODESSA—Ronald A. Blessing, 33, of 1124 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa passed away Friday, November 25,1988 due to an automo­ bile accident Mr. Blessing was bom February 14,1955 in Hayfield, Minnesota, the son of Jack and Bea (Kremers) Blessing. He graduated from Lakewood in 1973 and attended Wilkes Community College, Wilkesboro, North Carolina. He was employed as a carpet and linoleum layer for Marketing Investment Company. Mr. Blessing is survived by his parents. Jack and Bea Blessing, Mission, Texas; four brothers, Larry of Hastings, Duane of Vicksburg, Steve of Denver, Colorado and Tom of Greenville; two sisters, Marcie Bless­ ing of Grand Rapids, Pat Sexton of Richland; six nephews and one niece. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 29 at Lakewood United Methodist Church, with the Reverend George Speas offi­ ciating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Adoption Cradle, 1860 W. Columbia Ave., Suite 201, Battle Creek, MI, 49015. Arrangements made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville, Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch, Hastings. Saturday Mau 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mau 9:30 a.m. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun­ day School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hartgerink, Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfield United Methodist Sunday School....................... 9 a.m. Church............................. 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School.............. 9:30 a.m. Church .................. 10:30 a.m. Neva O. Graves HASTINGS ■ Neva O. Graves, 82, of 1306 North Boltwood, Hastings, died Wednesday, November 23, 1988 at her residence. Mrs. Graves was bom on June 23, 1906 in Parris Township, Kent County, the daughter of Jay and Leia (Haynes) Wing. She was raised in Parris Township and attended schools there. She was married to Roscoe W. Graves on August 19,1925. The early part of the marriage was spent in Parris Township, where she and her husband owned and operated a country store from 1932 until 1943. They then owned and operated a resort at Pickerel Lake for 20 years. They lived in Suttons Bay for 10 years before coming to Hastings in 1984. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Graves is survived by two sisters, Mary Callahan of Clearwater, Florida and Hazel Steenwyk of Modesta, California; one brother, Robert Wing of Modesta, California; many nieces and nephews; one cousin, Verla Cook of Washington, D.C. and special friends, Bud and Juanita AHerding of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe on February 28, 1986. Funeral services were held Friday, Novem­ ber 25, at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings withRev. Jerry Miller officiating. Burial was at the Pine Hill Cemetery, Kentwood. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Love, Idc. Curtis Duane White HASTINGS - Curtis Duane White, two weeks old, infant son of Steven Duane and Cynthia Louise (Curtis) White, of 436 West State Street, Hastings, died Monday, Novem­ ber 28, 1988 at Butterworth Hospital. He was bom on November 14, 1988 in Hastings. Curtis is survived by his parents, Steven and Cynthia; paternal grandparents, Winfred and Elaine Steward of Hastings; maternal grandpa­ rents, Glendon and Betty Curtis of Woodland; paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Ina Colvin; maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Lucy Classic of Woodland; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, A. Duane White in 1974; great grandparents, Elmer Colvin, Harold Classic, Sylvester and Vera Curtis and Glen and Hilda White. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 1, at 1:00 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland with Rev. Cliff Randall and Rev. Robert Kersten officiating. Burial will be at the Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bronson Neo-Natal Unit Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Ruth G. Eddy DELTON - Ruth G. Eddy, 68,of 617 South Wall Lake Road, Delton, died Sunday, Novem­ ber 27,1988 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo where she had been a patient since Tuesday. Mrs. Eddy was bom on February 25,1920 in Hastings, the daughter of Lyle and Mabie (Carter) Brady. She lived at the Wall Lake address since 1943. She was married to Elliott S. Eddy on July 4, 1941. He preceded her in death September 19, 1962. Mrs. Eddy was employed at Delton-Kellogg schools, the former Campbell’s Market in Delton, Kellogg's of Battle Creek, the Wall Lake Inn and 15 yean at Michigan Carton of Battle Creek, retiring in 1982. Mrs. Eddy is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Loita) Cowham of Palm City, Florida and Mrs. Rodger (Lin) Hough of Hast­ ings; four grandchildren, Greg Tolles, Jodi DeLavem, Cris Hough and Lori Hough; sever­ al step-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Loita Stott of Battle Creek, Mrs. Beryl Hudson of Kokomo, Indiana and Mrs. Muriel Jaxstfer of Key West, Florida; one brother, Eugene Brady of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were two brothers, Clarence and Keith Brady. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 30 at Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Rev. Gary Finkbeiner officiating. Burial was at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Envelopes avail­ able at the funeral home. Woodland News An open house was held at the Spindler Memorial Library in Woodland Saturday. Spiced cider and fresh doughnuts were served to those who dropped in. Certificates of appreciation were presented to members of the outgoing Woodland Township Board and people who have given the library time, labor, books or other con­ tributions in the last five years. Certificates for the Woodland Eagles Aux­ iliary and the Woodland Community Chest/United Way were not picked up. They will be delivered when these organizations have a meeting. Both organizations have given the library money for special projects such as large print books or a new encyclopedia. Paper clocks made by the elementary school members of Benjamin Franklin Stamp Collecting clubs during a recent contest are now displayed on the front window of the Woodland Post Office. These clocks are col­ orful, imaginative and interesting. They will be up for another few days. Stop by and sec what the children were able to create with cancelled postage stamps. The Woodland Post Office has a stamp­ collecting comer for children who belong to the clubs in each school or who collect stamps on their own. Each child is allowed to pick out two stamps from a box of cancelled stamps each time they visit the post office. Postmaster DeVries appreciates everyone who contributes cancelled stamps to this pro­ ject. The stamps can be dropped off at the post office. Right now, the children especially need old Christmas issue stamps for a current contest. If you have some stacks of previous year’s Christmas cards and do not mind tear­ ing off the special issue Christmas stamps, the children would be especially glad to find them in the box at the stamp collecting comer of the Woodland Post Office in the next few weeks. Dr. Kenneth Merriman of Hastings came to a Woodland Lions Club ladies’ night pro­ gram, dressed in a Pakistani costume and tur­ ban. After dinner had been served to the room full of Lions, their wives and guests at the Woodland Towne House, Dr. Merriman gave the first showing of the slides from his recent leaching trip to Pakistan. Merriman did clinic and teaching work in orthopedic surgery while in the Asian country earlier this year, and was even called upon to perform one emergency Caesarean delivery, which was entirely out of his field, but he said that both the mother and the baby did well afterward. Because the doctors and hospital had no equipment for traction to help bones heal straight, he devised some equipment using cane poles. Merriman said he hopes to return to by Catharina Lucas Pakistan at a later dale, and he hopes to be able to take some other medical specialists with him then to help teach in other fields of medicine. He has organized an agency to ac­ cept donations to help with this cause. Anyone interested in helping in any way, with dona­ tions or otherwise, may contact his office in Hastings for information about this agency. Merriman reported that there is much inter­ nal strife in Pakistan because of the history of the country and the many factors, both religious and political, disagreeing on policy. Security is tight everywhere because of these problems. The Lions also kicked off their microwave popcorn sale at the meeting. This product is available from any Woodland Lion and the proceeds will go toward repairs to the roof of the Woodland Lions Den. Robert and Virginia Crvckford spent Thanksgiving with their son's family. Bob Jr., Ruth Marie, Katie and Patty Crockford in Potterville. Glendon and Betty Curtis spent Thanksgiving with Tony and Linda Curtis in Jackson and their granddaughter, Malory. Lucy Classic spent the day with Shirley and Galen Kilmer in Woodland. Lucy Jordan is home after spending some time in a Grand Rapids hospital with a broken hip and for the next three weeks is recouperating at the home of her daughter, Jean (Mrs. Gary) McCaul in Caledonia. Mr. and Mrs. David Lind and family, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lind, Lucy Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Cunningham, Inez Ann and Jack Potter of Muskegon, Barbara Potter of Ann Arbor, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Johnston from Haslett, and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Mcringa from Cuttlerville all spent Thanksgiving at the home of Gary and Jean McCaul in Caledonia. A i«nr crowd attended the Lakewood Ministerial Association's combined com­ munity Thanksgiving Eve service Wednesday evening at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. A special choir sang and Gary Coates, now a student minister at Heidelberg United Methodist Church, Corydon, Ind., spoke. Coates is a former Lakewood teacher, a former resident of Lake Odessa and of the Woodland area, and the son-in-law of Les and Virginia Yonkers. Coates is studying at the Southern Baptist seminary in Louisville, Ky. The Rev. Duane Walter of Woodbury United Brethren, the Rev. Charles Richards of Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa and the Rev. Ward D. Pierce all par­ ticipated in the special service. Organists were Cindy Cunningham, Janice Flannigan and Doris Flessner. Refreshments and a social time were enjoyed in the church fellowship hall following the service. Judy Donovan ” Tffl invites you to the HOLIDAY : OPEN HOUSE Friday, Dec. 2nd 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. ’ • • I I • Baskets Second Read Books Christmas Gifts r • Baseball Cards I Crafts & Collectibles Christmas Decorations SELECTED ITEMS ON SALE BOOKS 'n THINGS S 1390 E. State St.. Hastings • in the lowet level cl Vihooe Squire 44U 945-3990^.^ Two men killed in separate weekend vehicle accidents by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Two area men died this past weekend in separate accidents involving motor vehicles in Barry County. Ronald Blessing, 33. of Lake Odessa, died Friday in an accident caused by an unknown vehicle that pulled into the path of the car in which he was riding. Phillip A. Frisbie, 28. of Irving Township, died Saturday when a tractor he was riding flipped over on top of himself. Blessing. 33. of 1124 Sixth Ave., Lake Odessa was pronounced dead at Pennock Hospital following the crash at 6:20 p.m. near Woodland. Barry County Sheriff's deputies said Bless­ ing was riding in a northbound vehicle on M-50 when an unknown car turned onto M-50 from Velte Road. Deputies said the driver, James R. Lawson, 30, applied the brakes and swerved into the path of a southbound car, driven by Lawrence W. Monroe, 19. Monroe’s vehicle struck the Lawson vehi­ cle in the side, deputies said. Lawson, of 190 West Broadway, Woodland, and a second passenger, Kurt Campbell, 24, of Kalamazoo, were listed in good condition Wednesday at Pennock Hospital. Both were taken to Pennock by Lake Odessa Ambulance after the accident. Monroe, of 7965 Woodland Road, refused treatment for minor injuries. Lawson and Blessing were not wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash. Campbell was wearing his safety belt, deputies said. Monroe also was not wearing a seatbelt, said police. The accident remains under investigation. On Saturday morning, Frisbie was using a tractor in an attempt to free a truck when the tractor overturned on top of him. Trooper Paul Uerling said Frisbie had got­ ten the Chevy pickup stuck the Friday night near Solomon and Parmalee roads in Irving Township. With two friends, he returned Saturday with the tractor to pull the truck free from the field where it had been left the night before. Witnesses said they had connected a chain to the truck and to the tractor. But when Frisbie began pulling the John Deere tractor forward up a slight incline, the front wheels lifted off the ground, and the vehicle toppled over on top of him. Uerling said Frisbr was dead at the scene of the accident. A carpet and linoleum layer for a marketing and investment company. Blessing was bom in Minnesota and later attended Wilkes Com­ munity College in North Carolina. Funeral services for Blessing were held Tuesday at the Lakewood United Methodist Church, and burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Race car driver Johncock cited for poaching deer 1 wo-time Indianapolis 500 winner Gordon Johncock received citations last week for possession of an untagged deer and for hunting with a high-power rifle in Barry County, a state Department of Natural Resources officer said. Johncock, 52, has yet to appear in 56th District Court for arraignment on charges he poached deer while hunting last week. The Hastings Township resident was issued the appearance ticket Nov. 20 ordering him to appear in Hastings district court by the close of business Wednesday to answer the charges or face arrest, said Lt. Rick Schmeler of the DNR's office in Plainwell. Moments before the 5 p.m. deadline Wednesday, Johncock had yet to be arraigned in court. But district court Magistrate Glen L. Staup said Wednesday a citation only compels the individual to contact the court within 10 days. _ Staup declined to say whether or not Johncock had been in contact with court officers. During the hunting incident, Johncock also received warnings for failing to wear hunter's orange on his clothing, for operating an all-terrain vehicle on a roadway and for possessing a loaded rifle in the vehicle. The DNR official said officers had received complaints from neighbors that Johncock was hunting illegally on some 160 acres of land he owns on Becker Road 1 mile south of Coats Grove Road. Schmeler said officials found Johncock in possession of the untagged deer and a .270-calibcr rifle in a shotgun-only zone. They also saw him operating an ATV on the road. The citations are both misdemeanors offenses, punishable by fines up to $1,000 and possible jail sentences. Johncock, who was raised in the area and recently moved back from .Arizona, was the 1983 Grand Marshal in the Hastings Christmas Parade. He retired from racing in 1985, then made a comeback in 1987 when he replaced the injured Jim Crawford and finished 22nd in the Indianapolis 500. He qualified for the race this year but was bumped from the starting lineup. The Associated Press contributed to this report Woodland pastor to bid farewell Members of the Zion Lutheran Church of Woodland this Sunday will say goodbye to their pastor, the Rev. Cliff Randall. The Rev. Randall, who came to the Woodland church from Minnesota five years ago. has accepted a position with the Honey Creek Christian Home. The congregation will have an appreciation open house from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday for the Randalls and the public is invited. Mrs. Randall is employed at Hastings Manufacturing. The couple has two children, Carrie and Colleen, who attend Woodland School. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 1. 1988 — Page 7 Local Birth. Announcements— IT’S A GIRL Donald and Lori (Williams) Cordray of Hastings. Nov. 28. 8:28 p.m.. 7 lbs. 10'A ozs. IT’S A BOY Bradley Carlton Nordman born to Mark and Margaret Nordman of Chelsia. Nov. 20. 10:08 a.m.. 7 lbs.. 9ozs. at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Ann Arbor. Grandparents arc Tom and Betty Myers of Nashville. Clifford and Wcndi Curtiss of 872 Dorrall Ellen Beavan to observe her 90th birthday Erways to observe 50th wedding anniversary Benders to observe 60th wedding anniversary Forrest and Anne Bender of I7A Renee St., Lakeland Fla., 33801 will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary' on Dec. 8. Their children arc Clare and Helen Bender and John and Marcia Bender of Middleville; the Rev. Ken and Kathy Bender of Decatur, Ala. They would appreciate it if friends and relatives would shower the couple with cards. There are'13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Charles and Mary Erway of Kalamazoo will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a family dinner hosted by their sons. David and Doug Erway. Charles Erway and Mary Butolph were married Dec. 3, 1938. in Hastings. Mr. Er­ way worked for Erway s Home Bakery until retiring in 1979. Mrs. Erway has been a home maker. The couple adopted David and Doug Ray­ mond after the death of Mary's sister. David and Deb Erway of Hastings Doug and Lisa Erway of Kalamazoo and two grand­ children, Matthew and Angela, make up the family. The dinner will be at 2 p.m. at 4800 South Cedar Creek Road. Hastings. Friends are welcome. Witzel- Tracy to exchange wedding vows Barber-Quint exchange wedding vows Mary Elizabeth Barber and William Lee Quint. Jr. were married Sept. 24 at the Allegan United Methodist Church. Maid of honor was Susan Barber. Bridesmaids were Jean Barber and Donna Quint. Best man was Tixld Zokoc. Groomsmen were Troy Jewett. Pat McCaslin and Dan Barber. The couple is now residing in Wyoming. Ron and Connie Witzel of Hastings arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Carla Elizabeth, to Brent Alexander Tracy, son of Carol D. Rose of Hastings and Reland A. Tracy of Delton. Carla is a senior al Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame. Ind., and Brent is a senior at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. Both are 1985 graduates of Hastings High School. The wedding will take place May 27. 1989, at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Hastings. N.F... Grand RapiJs. announce the Hrth • their son. Jonathan Wallace. Nov. 9 at 9:03 p.m. al Butterworth Hospital ill (r.:n<) Rapid-. He weighed 7 lbs,. 2 ozs.. 19 mcne> long. Grandparents arc Alice Martin, and Eugene and Pam Manin of Grand Rapids; and Clyde and Eula Curtiss of Lake Odessa (’.real grandparents are Hazel Edge. Elmo and Audrey Martin of Grand Rapids; Mildred Vcrmilya of Ionia, and Sarah Curtiss of Lake Odessa. Mr. and Mrs. Avid Price An open house will be held on Saturday. Dec. 3. from 2-4 p.m. at the Faith United Church in Delton, honoring Mrs. Ellen Beavan. who will be celebrating her 95th bir­ thday on Dec. 11. Friends are invited to attend. No gifts, please. Hastings blood drive scheduled for Dec. 9 A Red Cross blood drive has been scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at the Physician's Center complex conference room in Hastings. "Pinch yourself in the arm, then let go. That's about the extent of the trauma you'll go through when you donate the most precious commodity of all," said Margaret Keeler, Hastings area Red Cross Blood Chair. "The whole process takes about an hour. You'll be screened, given a mini-physical, rested and pampered and fed by professionals. "It’ll hurt a lot less than having your ears pierced, breaking in a new pair of shoes or nursing that paper cut you got while wrapping Christmas presents," Keeler added. "Spend 60 minutes with us and you'll leave knowing that you are helping save a life." Don Turner, director of the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross, said it is particularly important to give blood during the holiday season. Those eligible to donate blood are between the ages of 17 and 72, in generally good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and have not given blood in the last 56 days. Turner said, "If you arc reluctant for Other than health reasons, please call the office at 945-3122 or 945-2816 after 5 p.m." Holiday Open House Friday The annual Holiday Open House, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and hosted by in­ dividual Hastings merchants, will be held from 5-9 p.m. Friday. The event is an opportunity for businesses to thank the community and their customers, said Jill Turner, executive director of the chamber. Refreshments will be served at the participating businesses. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Price Two area couples to mark 50th anniversaries itiyf Mr. and Mrs. Avid Price of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Price of Hastings celebrated their golden anniversaries Mon­ day. Nov. 28. They were married at the chapel of the First Congregational Church of Angola. Ind.. Nov. 28. 1938. by the Rev. John Humpreys. Celebrations arc being held by their families. Area Marriage Licenses: Paul Douglas. 35. Lake Odessa and Janis D. Strazisar. 33. Lake Odessa. Russell Angus. 23. Bellevue and Paula Exdby. 19. Nashville. Donald Freeman. 38. Hastings and Susan ’ Cuyler. 37. Hastings. PUBLIC NOTICE The Annual Meeting of the Barry Area United Way Board of Directors THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8,1988 at 12:00 Noon From left: Nan Button, Don Button, Patti Jacobs, Deb Button and June Cole. , Missing from photo: Kelli Tebo. 'downtown The staff at Hodges Jewelry will be sparkling like diamonds when you stop in during the Christmas Open .S House Dec. 2, 5-9p.m., to see the excellent gift selection on display. I fust a few of the items available for you are Caims figurines, the Fenton gift collection. Annotate dinnerware and serving pieces. Hummed figurines and fashion jewelry. Also, look over the selection of watches, fine china, beautiful diamonds set in rings and pendants, and much more. — in the — Hastings Moose Lodge 128 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan For Information, Call: UNITED WAY OFFICE - 945-4010 HODGES 122 W. State in Hastingi MUMlfK Of wmKR.« DOWNTOWN Friday, D««n'bOT 2 *■ s Bosley Pharmacy is the friendly pharmacy on South Jefferson Street where you can meet (from left) Mike Smith, Dave Jasperse and the whole gang during the Christmas Open House, Friday, Dec. 2, 5-9 p.m. Browse through Pause, our gift department, take a stroll down the Aisle of Fragrances and look through the Christmas cards and wraps from American Greetings. Remember to shop South Jefferson Street first! ROSLEY From left (Iront row) Mike King, Cheryl Pierce, Chris Jenkins. Melody King (back row) Fred Hayes. Tim King, Erich Pennock, Ivan King. Not shown: Michelle Mix, Jason Hunt. Randy Connor, Gregg Mathews. Everyone at the Music Center invites you to see the world of home entertainment during the Christmas Open House. Friday. Dec. 2. 5-9 p.m. You'll find more than ever before at the Music Center - exciting televisions, including the big screens, video cassette recorders, home and portable stereos, compact disc players, musical instruments, scanners. CB radios, car stereos, electronic keyboards, video tapes, cassette tapes and much more. Look for name brands that you can trust like RCA. Sony. Sanyo. Uniden. Bearcat. Pioneer. Zenith and Fisher. The Treasure Cove Gift Shop, located in the rear of our store, also has a wonderful array of gift ideas and Brach's candy for anyone on your gift list. Plus Music Center has one of the area's largest selections of video tapes for rent so you can enjoy your favorite movies at home. Visit Music Center for refreshments and entertainment during the Christmas Open House. loin M for Ule . Music Center downtown • ■^•PHARmACY- Friday, Decemb, 118 South Jefferson in Hastings Phone 945-3429 , Friday. Dec. 2 5:00 pm.to ...in Hastings 138 West State Street Phone 945-4284 , �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 1, 1988 OUR ne in Xa 2 e- Working moms support family Ann Landers Friday Dccvmbcr 2 E We at Hastings House hope you hold the true spirit of Christmas in your heart all year long and that sour holiday is filled with all that • makes you happiest. It is our sincere pleasu.e to say “THANK °l YOU" and extend our deep appreciation far the wonderful association Jt tie enjoy with you. Come join us for our Holiday Open House Friday, JQ December 2 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 7W May God bless you hunches! I \ p c In defense of national anthem Dear Ann Landers: This is for your zillions of readers who would like to see * ’The Siar-Spangkd Banner" dumped and replaced with "America the Beautiful." Take a close look at the words: Oh beautiful for spacious skies (through which thousands of airplanes fly every day). For amber waves of grain (which is at the mercy of floods, droughts and other natural calamities). For purple mountain majesties (whose highest peaks cannot escape pollution) Above the fruited plain! (under which we have buried nuclear waste) America! America! God shed his grace on thee (He has certainly done that!) And crown they good with brotherhood (hence millions of legal and illegal immigrants). From sea to shining sea! (reeling from oil slicks and waste dumpings) I am not a pessimist but I believe in being realistic. I hope wc wake up and do something about the deterioration of the environment before wc run out of time. — R.J., Dallas Morning News Reader. Dear R.J.: Thanks for sharing your wisdom. Here's another letter on the subject: G (Left to Right): M.rgaret O'Laughlin, Leona Clark, Helen Flaunt. Sharon Dully. Jill Albert. Diane Flohr. Not pictured Calhy Newsled and Sue Granner. * Diane Flohr's MSTUGS HOUSE HOLIDAY HOURS: 9-9 Mon. Sat. 11-5 Sun. 511 West State Street • Hastings, Ml 49058 Miller’s Furniture and Carpet FLOOR YOU, Change anthem, start war Dear Ann Landers: I wish that those who would like to trade "The Star-Spangled Ban­ ner" for another song could have been with me on Dec. 7. 1941. on the island of Oahu. That surprise attack at 7:55 a.m. sank or damaged 18 American ships and destroyed 200 of our planes. There were 3.700 casualties. My cruiser was one of the few that remain­ ed intact and she was badly damaged, able on­ ly to run in circles because of a broken rud­ der. The pole that held the Star-Spangled Ban­ ner aloft had been cut by flying debris but was quickly repaired and Old Glory was proudly waving in the breeze by morning. I am not a vocalist but the only time I can't sing our national anthem is when I get choked up with emotion. Replace "The StarSpangled Banner" and you just might smrt another war. — J.R.R., Chillicothe. III. Dear Chilli: Who. me? Not on your life! Thanks for writing. Megaskills very helpful Dear Readers: I have just come across a little paperback that can help your child in a big way. We know that we cannot depend on the schools to do it all. This book will help parents teach their children to have con­ fidence. get motivated, be willing to work hard, be responsible, stick to the job until it is finished, show concern for others and use common sense. All of the above are learned (or not learned) at home. I believe that this book by Dr. Dorothy Rich can make a different in your child's life. The foreward by Sen. Bill Bradley gives it a great send-off. The book is ”MegaSkills.” The publisher is Houghton Mifflin. The price is $8.95. The results could be extremely rewarding. Why wait for pencil? Dear Ann Landers: For a long time 1 have read other people’s pet peeves in your col­ umn. And now will you please print mine? Why is it that when people call to ask for in­ formation and you start to give it to them, they invariably say. ’’Wait-til 1 get a pencil?” This - . really drives me wild. Am I too critical? — Valparaiso. Ind. Dear Vai.: Not really. But it does prove once again that common sense is quite uncommon. "55 Holiday home tourSunday Six Hastings homes will be in the spot­ light Sunday, Dec. 4, as area residents tour the dwellings in a holiday home show. Sponsored by the Barry County chapter of the American Cancer Society, the Holiday Home Tour will run from 5 to 8 p.m. A pre­ party will be held at the Emmanuel Episc­ opal Parish House, 315 W. Center St, Hast­ ings, from 4 to 5 p.m. Mulled cider, hors d'oeuvres, coffee, Christmas cookies, and holiday piano music played by Betty Wil­ liams will all be part of the pre-party. The home of Lewis and Sue Lang, at 327 E. Shriner St., which was named to the National Register of Historic Places two years ago, is one of the featured homes. Others include houses, varying in age, historical significance, design, and decora­ tion, are owned by Duane and Mildred Jar­ man, 511 Indian Hills Dr.; David and Emily Jasperse, 504 W. Green St.; Lynn and Emmalene McConnell, 2510 N. Broadway; Paul and Lindy Stahlman, 1748 Jacobs Circle; and James and Gracia Veldman, 528 S. Park St. Tickets are $5 each with all proceeds go­ ing to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society, and may be purchased at the pre-party or the Music Center, WalldorfTs Furniture Store, WBCH radio station, Hastings House and Penn Nook gift shop in Pennock Hospital. You'll De surprised how low our prices are right now. Now is the perfect time to replace your old floor with a new one from Congoleum All Congoleum floors feature no-wax easy care and are available in today s decorator styles and colors. Floors feature the Chromabond* Protection System to resist the most stubborn household stains, mildew and alkali. 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I want to add to your excellent response to the letter in a recent col­ umn claiming that today’s mother works to buy a BMW and a country club membership. Women work for the ■ same reason men work. To support their families and pay the bills. Far from destroying the traditional fami­ ly. mothers' wages keep millions of children from sinking below the poverty line. Two-thirds of the women in the work force today are cither the sole support for their children or have husbands who cam less than S 15.000 a year. In 1988. fewer than one in four single mothers received the full amount of child support due on time. And while women in the work force have been a boon to business, most businesses have not responded by providing on-site child care or granting parental leave. Ann. please keep telling your vast reader­ ship that American women haven’t turned their backs on their children by entering the work force. They have gone to work to keep their families together. — Sincerely. Christopher J. Dodd. United States Senator (Conn.) Dear Sen. Dodd: I appreciate the back-up. Most mothers tell me they would love to stay at home and be full-time mothers, but it just isn’t financially possible. Thank you for stating the case so well. Reader had last laugh Dear Ann Landers: When I read the letter about the woman whose neighbor snuck into her bedroom and planted a pair of lace panties between the sheets as a “joke," it brought back some fond memories. While I was in high school, a “friend” decided to play a joke on me and planted a gay magazine in my locker. The plan was for me to find it’while the school football team was in the locker room. 1 did. It was only seconds Pigs don’t eat like pigs Dear Readers: The pig lovers of America have united to let me know that the beloved porker has more sensible eating habits than dogs, horses or humans. They will NOT overeat dangerously (mea culpa) nor do they “cat like pigs”. They do not boll down their food, but chew it. savor it and shove it about with the snout to release and enjoy the aroma. If humans ate like pigs. Ihe authorities say they would be a great deal healthier. How much do you know about pot. cocaine. LSD, PCP, crack, speed and downers? Think you can handle them? For up-to-the-minute information on drugs, write for Ann Landers' newly revised booklet, "The Lowdown on Dope. ” Send $3 plus a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Lake Odessa News Michael and Linda Carter of Vermont­ ville were Saturday visitors of Harold and Lctha Reese. Ruth Daly’s family was home with her over the holidays, including Diane of Muir. Pam and Becky of Union Lake and Sharon of Mt. Pleasant. Andy and Terri Shade of Kentwood, the Reginald Dunnigan family, and the Kenneth Raymond family of rural Hastings, plus An­ nette Stank, enjoyed the holiday with Gene and Trudy Shade and son, Eric. The engagement of Kimberly Lee and Mark Doane has been announced by the parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Baker Jr. of Clarksville and Mark’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Doane of Lake Odessa. The brideeiect is a teacher in Lakewood Public Schools and Mark is employed by Auto Owners In­ surance. A May 13 wedding is being planned. Congratulations to Ray and Hattie Farrell for their 70th anniversary on Nov. 15. No open house was held, but friends sent them cards. Services were held Tuesday for Lola Lapo Klingman, 91, of Six Lakes, at the Koops Funeral Chapel, with burial in Lakeside cemetery. Her parents were Guy and Ellen Lapo and she was a graduate of the Lake Odessa Class of 1915. She. with her husband, Forrest, had lived in several areas before moving to Six Lakes in 1941. Her class was the only one of the school that held reunions nearly every year for the past several years until last year. Now only three members are living from that graduating class.f Ray and Ann Strecker and sons Dennis of Troy and Daryl of San Francisco, spent Sun­ day with Ruth Peterman for a pre­ Thanksgiving and celebration of Dary l's 25th birthday. He was home on a short visit over the holiday. Jonathan Wallace Curtis is the name of the new son bom Nov. 9 to Clifford and Wendie Martin of Grand Rapids. Grandparents arc Alice Martin, Eugene and Pam Martin of Grand Rapids, Clyde and Eulah Curtis of Lake Odessa. Great-grandparents are Hazel Edge Elmont, Audrey Martin. Mildred Vermlya of Ionia and Sarah Curtis of Lake Odessa. Arnold and Linda Erb, Dorothy Erb, Nancy and Douglas Hendrick were at the Ob home of Lonnia and Anita Ackley and family of rural Charlotte for Thanksgiving. Harold and Letha Reese were at Mulliken for the holiday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Messer and family, along with Russell and Della Messer. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday. Dec. I. at Lake Manor. An award-winning movie on the management of the elk herd in northeastern Michigan will be shown. This film, from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, is sub­ titled "Elk of the Chippewas. " Mr. and Mrs. LaRue McMillen, Don Garlock and wife Lorraine McMillen were Thanksgiving Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Weinberg of Buchanan. Fellowship Hall at Central United Methodist Church will be a beehive of activity next week, when volunteers gather on Mon­ day and Tuesday to cut better into family size portions, wash and polish apples, package and weigh popcorn in preparation for packing food baskets for at least 200 families who arc remembered each December by Lakewood Community Services. Boxes will be packed on Thursday and Friday. Deliveries will be made on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Merton Garlock and Gor­ don. the Tony Barcroft family of Cariton Center spent Thanksgiving at the Bruce Garlock home near Big Rapids. On Friday morning, the Garlocks and granddaughter Christy called on Mrs. Harlan Garlock at Reed City. The Rev. and Mrs. Gary Coates family of southern Indiana spent the holiday with Kay’s parents, the Lester Yonkers. Gary brought the message at the Lakewood Community Thanksgiving service at Lakewood I'tiled Methodist Church Wednesday evening. On Sunday. Central United Methodist Church observed its annual "Adventures in Advent" with a potluck meal at noon, follow­ ed by several activities planned for b<xh children and adults. Each table, with its leader, carried out a seasonal project, in­ cluding making a pinala, banners, decorated miniature trees made from waffle cones, pop­ corn strings, greeting cards and a game. The planning was done by Ellen Vipond and Sharon Rohrbacher. The worship committee had already decorated the sanctuary and the marquee. Coipe All Ye faithful To Fo Warehouse Space — NEEDED — 3,000-5,000 sq. ft., clean, dry with dock. In Hastings area. Send replies to: Ad No. 356 c/o The Reminder, P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Michigan 49058 before the taunting and kiss-blowing began. I tried to explain but there were whoops of laughter and my declaration of drowned out by the jeers. After a few minutes I became so enraged that I threw the magazine across the room. As it sailed through the air. a piece of paper flut­ tered out. It was a mail-order receipt with my friend’s name and address on it. What could have been an ugly episode turn­ ed into one of the best examples of a joke that backfired. Everyone laughed at the unex­ pected turn of events. There’s a moral to this story that I hope is recognized by all practical jokers out there. Sign me — The Last Laugh In Alameda. Calif. Dear Alameda: Call me a sourpuss. but I think practical jokes are for the birds. Most of them have a seed of petty meanness and some arc downright cruel. In my opinion, something is fundamentally wrong with peo­ ple who enjoy embarrassing or humiliating others and then expect the victim to be "a good sport” and laugh it off. & GOOD SPIRITS 128 S. Jefterson Downtown Hastings Reservations Recommended 948-4042 OUT ... HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Too often In the rush of business, we fail to say "thank you" loud enough for all to hear. But, you can be sure your patronage is never taken for granted. Stop in Fri­ day, December 2, before or after the Hastings Christmas Parade, and let us thank you. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 1, 1988 — Page 9 Sentence delayed for Battle Creek driver in motor vehicle homicide case Sentencing will be delayed until April for a Battle Creek driver who pleaded guilty to negligent homicide after an August accident in Hastings. Judge Hudson E. Deming gianted the delayed sentence so that Gary D. White, 39, can continue receiving therapy for injuries he received in the Aug. 26 accident on South Hanover Road. The one-vehicle crash led to the death of Denise Lee Barlow, 30, when White's truck struck a telephone pole at South Hanover and South Street. The antique 1946 Ford pickup truck did not have seatbelts, police said. The hearing was moved from Barry County Circuit Court to Probate Court last week so White, who is in a wheel chair, could enter the building. Arguing that his client poses no ride tosociety, defense attorney William Fette asked for the delayed sentence because White is seeing a physical therapist three times a week. Deming granted the delay on the condition that White visit or call the probation department monthly during his recovery. White pleaded guilty Nov. 16 to the lesser charge of negligent homicide in exchange for the dismissal of the more serious charge of manslaughter with a motor vehicle. The lesser offense carries a sentence of up lo two years in prison and/or a 52,000 fine. At his plea. White told the court he had been drinking at a bar in Hastings for three to four hours before the 1:30 a.m. accident In other court business: A former Provincial House employee accused of forging a check belonging to an elderly resident of the home, pleaded guilty to a charge of uttering and publishing last week. Frances Ruthruff, 27, pleaded guilty to one charge and agreed to make restitution on three checks allegedly forged. In exchange, the prosecutor's office agreed to drop three counts of forgery and two counts of uttering and publishing. Prosecutor Judy Hughes also agreed to recommend probation for Ruthruff, of 721 W. Madison St. In court Nov. 23, Ruthruff said she did not act alone in the matter. "I received a check from another empkwee, and I cashed it," she testified. Ruthruff said one of her co-workers signed the elderly woman's name to the check, making it payable to a third person. Ruthruff then took the check, endorsed it and cashed it Bond was continued, and sentencing was set for Dec. 28 before Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster. A Delton youth who said he broke into a home "to get money for drugs" pleaded guilty last week to an October burglary in Prairieville Township. Edwin P. Philapy, 17, was one of two teens arrested by Prairieville Township Police in connection with an Oct. 18 break-in of the home in the 11100 block of Pine Lake Road. A large piggy bank containing $200 in coins, including $1 Susan B. Anthony coins, was stolen in the burglary, police said. Philapy, of 11138 E. Shore Drive, said a friend broke through a basement window and opened the garage door to let Philapy into the house. A third person waited in the car that brought them to the scene. Philapy pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted breaking and entering an occupied dwelling. As part of the plea agreement, the 15-year felony offense of breaking and entering will be dismissed by the prosecutor's office. Sentencing was set for Dec. 28 before Judge Shuster, and bond was continued so Philapy could return to school. His co-defendant, Gary Pomeroy, pleaded guilty Nov. 21 to a charge of attempted breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny. Because of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office, a charge of breaking and entering will be dismissed when Pomeroy is sentenced Dec. 21. The prosecutor's office also agreed to recommend Pomeroy receive no more than one year in the county jail. Bond was continued in the matter. A Hastings man was returned to jail last week for probation violation. Nolan Mesecar, who turns 22 Friday, was ordered to spend one year in the Barry County Jail with credit was given for 215 days served. When space becomes available, Mesecar, of 5285 Upton Road, will be sent to a halfway house in Grand Rapids, and the remainder of his jail sentence will be suspended. Mesecar was sentenced in August in connection with a November 1987 break-in at Dimond Machinery in Rutland Township. Earlier he pleaded guilty to a charge of receiving and concealing stolen property in exchange for the dismissal of a charge of breaking and entering. William Veach, 19, was sentenced Nov. 23 to six months in the Barry County Jail and three years* probation. Veach, of Land O Lakes, Fla., pleaded guilty in October after he was arrested on charges of breaking into Stidham Gravel Pit in Rutland Township in May to steal a set of race car tires. Veach pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of larceny in a building. More serious charges of breaking and entering and larceny from a motor vehicle were dismissed by the prosecutor's office. In court last week, Veach told the court that he had voluntarily turned himself in. But Judge Deming denied a defense request for a three-month jail sentence. "You're a young man, and you're well on your way to prison," Deming said. "My advice to you, young man, is to get a job and knock of this business of violating the laws of this stale." Veach was ordered to pay $600 in court costs and fines and $238.80 in restitution. Judge Deming also sentenced him to be placed in a halfway house when space becomes available. A co-defendant, Paul F. Wallace, stood mute Nov. 21 to a charge of receiving and concealing stolen property in connection with the break-in. Wallace, 24, of 829 N. Broadway, Hastings, also stood mute to a charges that he has a prior felony conviction. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered in ooth cases, and trial was set for Monday in Barry County Circuit Court. Bond was continued. A Hastings man convicted of drunken driving in January was returned to jail last week for probation violation. Terry L. Horton, 33, pleaded guilty earlier this year to drunken driving, second offense, and other charges in a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. On Nov. 23, Horton told the court he was attending counseling for his substance abuse problem. But Judge Deming denied a defense request for Horton's jail sentence to be limited to weekends only. "You've got a serious problem with the bottle,” Deming said. "I'm happy you're doing something about it. I'm going to do something about it, loo." Horton, of 441 W. Mill St., was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 164 days served. Eugene C. Hollon, 35, of 8860 Marsh Road, Orangeville, stood mute to two three charges last week in Barry County Circuit Court. A pre-trial hearing was set for Dec. 14 before Judge Shuster. Hollon faces a charge of concealing or misrepresenting the identity of a motor vehicle with intent to mislead and a charge of operating a motor vehicle chop shop. The first charge is a four-year felony offense, while the second carries a penalty of up to five years in prison and/or $5,000 in fines. Hollon is accused of removing the serial number from a 1974 Harley Davidson motorcycle, among other activities, at his business in Orangeville Township. A trial date of Dec. 19 was set for Sherry Bryans, of 309 1/2 N. Main St., Nashville on charges of welfare fraud over $500 and welfare fraud by failure to inform. Bryans, 44, faces charges of illegally receiving food stamps and general assistance from the Barry County Department of Social Services over a 14-mo nth period ending in May 1987. Jeffrey L. Thompson, of 3805 Gun Lake Road, Hastings, pleaded guilty last week to a lesser charge of attempted malicious destruction of property in connection with a rock-throwing incident in Hastings. Thompson was arrested after throwing rocks through a window at Family Dollar on West Stale Street in Hastings. In exchange for the dismissal of the more serious charge of breaking and entering a building with intent to commit larceny, Thompson pleaded guilty Nov. 23 to the two-year misdemeanor offense. Thompson will be sentenced Dec. 21, the day after his 20th birthday. Trial was set for Dec. 19 for Nancy J. Burandt, 20, on charges of uttering and publishing. Burandt, of no known address, is accused of writing a forged check in July in Hickory Comers. She also faces a habitual offender charge that she has two prior felony convictions. Coupled with the habitual offender count, Burandt faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Burandt remains lodged in the Barry County Jail, but bond was set at $3,500. Hastings resident Billy Joe Weinert was sentenced Nov. 21 to nine months in jail for assault with a dangerous weapon. Weinert, 18, was given credit for 33 days served awaiting sentence and was placed on a three-year term of probation. Weinert was arrested on charges he attacked a man with a tree limb but did not intend to kill him. He was ordered to pay $350 in court costs, $85 in restitution and to perform 75 hours of community service. Weinert was directed lo avoid alcohol and controlled substances and to have counseling for substance abuse. Garence Kraft, 58, stood mute Nov. 21 to two counts of welfare fraud. A pre-trial hearing for Kraft, of 10779 Pine Lake Road, Delton, was set for Dec. 21. Authorities charge Kraft illegally received welfare benefits between January 1985 and May 1986. Bond was continued in the matter. A trial date of Dec. 19 was set for a 19-year-old Delton man who escaped from the lockup room at 56th District Court in August. John A. Falvo will face the charge of escape while awaiting trial for a felony. The charge carries a top sentence of four years in prison, consecutive with any other jail time imposed. One of two people who broke out of the lockup Aug. 31 by breaking a window, Falvo was quickly recaptured by authorities. His partner, Clarence Neff, was caught in August by Battle Creek Police. A Vermontville man pleaded guilty Nov. 21 to a reduced charge of attempted resisting and obstructing a police officer. Jeffrey A. Powers, of 353 N. Main St., will be sentenced Dec. 21 on the charge. In exchange for his guilty plea, the prosecutor's office will drop charges of resisting and obstructing plus a related misdemeanor case now pending. Powers, 29, agreed to make restitution in all related cases. A written wavier of arraignment was filed Your FTD Florist is having a ... HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE December 1st, 2nd and 3rd Have your picture taken with SANTA CLAUS .. DECEMBER 1st 5:30-7:30 FREE DRAWING. COFFEE, COOKIES See our large ... CRAFT DEPARTMENT Wreaths, Roping, Poinsettias. Christmas Christmas in full bloom. Greens. Ready Made Just call or visit us today to Bows or Ribbon by send the FID’ Brass 'n' n Ihe Yard Blooms™ Bouquet. HD Flowers—The feeling never ends, HASTINGS DOWNTOWN FLORIST 109 W. State St., Downtown Hastings Phone 945-5029 • Monday-Saturday OPEN: 8:30 O.m. until 8:00 p.m. FR£E DELIVERY IN HASTINGS ON S5 00 UP BARRY COUNTY FROM St5.00 All of us at Brand's Photographic Center are exited about the changes in our store since last years Open House. Be sure to stop in Friday. Dec. 2, 5-8 p.m. to see our , expanded selection of frames and the display of portraiture from our studio. Both George and Barbara have received certification from the Professional Photographers Associa­ tion of America and are ready to help you have a picture perfect Christmas. Brand’s Photo 112 South Jefferson, Hastings Phone 945-9719 HOLIDAY HOURS: Open Mon.-Thurs. 9:30-8; Open Sundays 12 Noon-4 pro A gift from Al and Pete's Span Shopgfog is a Chrissmas wish come true far the out-'. door enthusiast. Lisa Skidmore, Mark Hewitt, Pete Schantz and Brad Hum­ phrey offer a complete line of hunting, ’ fishing and archery equipment and ac­ cessories. They invite you to celebrate the season with them at their Christmas Open House, Friday, December 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. Dccmbw * nt. 3^ Gilmore Jewelers cordially invites you to open this Christmas season at their Open House on Friday, will be served. Gilmore Jewelers offer a fine selection Corry of Exercise Made Easy and Karen from Karen s Kubby Hole invite you to join them for their Holiday of diamonds, Open House, Friday, December 2nd, from 5 to 9 p.m. watches and gifts for Kelly McClurkin, Sally Teunessen, and Teresa Howell invite you to the Christmas Open House, Friday, Dec. 2, 5-8 p.m. The new Hallmark Shop is filled with Hallmark s wonderful Christmas cards, wrapping paper, gifts and Keepsake ornaments. You'll find a card with a message for any friend or loved one, an ornament for every tree and a gift for any person. See the selection that is better than ever. . Join the entire Cinder staff on Friday. December 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. Refreshments Christmas giving, and the staff will help P.M. Browse through out rooms of merchandise From left: George and Barbara Brand, Anthony Pyrzynskl, Deh Tiglas. Showing some of the beautiful gift ideas are (back row) Jan Jacobs, Melissa Potter, Kathy Jo Carpenter, Henry Leinaar, (front row) Mary Hesterly, Kathy Finney. Christmas Nov. 16 on behalf of Ray A. Cogo, 31, offering pleas of standing mule to a charge of delivery and manufacture of marijuana. A pre-trial hearing was scheduled for Cogo, of 11740 Guy Road, in Assyria Township, next week before Judge Deming. Refreshments will be served in ,he lobby. you select just the right item. Karen’s Kubby Holej xjj ^134 E. State St., Hastings CINDER pharmacy & HALLMARK SHOP 110 W. State St., Hastings (In the old Hastings Savings & Loan Building) 948-8222 948-2141 =$ Ph. 945-9551 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 1, 1988 1988-89 Winter Sports ... ★ Hastings ★Delton-Kellogg ★ Maple Valley ★ Lakewood Thornapple-Kellogg Hastings basketball: (front row) Gary Parker, Jeff Pugh, Jamie Murphy, Mark Kelly, Andy Woodllff (back row) Jeff Young, Mark Steinfort, Doug Maurer, Jason Miller, Tom Voss, Scott Schoessel. Missing Jeff Baxter. Seven lettermen key to team Saxons should make run for Twin Valley cage title It wouldn’t be unusual for thoughts of rebuilding to follow a team which lost all five starters from an outstanding 20-3 season. Perish the thought. Denny O'Mara is enter­ taining no such notions as he prepares his Hastings cage team for the 1988-89 season. O'Mara has seven lettermen but no starters back from a Twin Valley league champ team. But instead of crying poverty. O’Mara said this year's squad has the potential to grab a third straight league title. “With some breaks." said O'Mara on title chances. “We’ll have to develop some depth, but we have five people who can do it.” One of the leading reasons for the Saxons winning the league championship a year ago was a deep bench. That talented bench returns intact, headed by senior guards Gary Parker and Jeff Pugh and forwards Jeff Young and Mark Steinfort. Three other returnees who could step right in and play are seniors Scott Schoessel. Jason Miller and Doug Maurer. One of O'Mara's main concerns is the abili­ ty to put the ball in the hoop. The lack of ex­ perience may be felt most offensively. "Not having experience is only a concern at the crucial parts of the game." O’Mara said. "Kids haven't been relied on to score'at the Middleville basketball: (front row) Nathan Pranger, Corey Dean, Todd Sprague, Mike Brotherton, Steve Miner, Mike Millhouse, John Millhouse (back row) Pete Donker, Todd VanTil, Doug Mesecar, Bob Brown, Jason Pranger. Question marks plague Middleville Trojan basketball fortunes If everything breaks right. Middleville may repeat the results of last year's highlysucccsful basketball campaign. But there arc a locker room full of questions which first have to be answered. Questions such as: Can senior forward Todd VanTil come back from a knee injury and provide the team with much-needed inside play Can couch Kurt Holzhueter team discover a point guard to run the offense? Will a promising group of younger players be able to replace four graduated starters? If all three answers are yes. the Irojuns could find themselves in the hunt far ar O-K Blue title. If not. then a proloiged winter looms for Middleville. Holzhueter said the key is getting everybody healthy. VanTil is out until al least Christmas while sickness has sidelined Pete Donker. a 6-4 senior returnee, for the first couple games. Heading the list of survivors is 6-6 senior Doug Mesecar. an all-county selection who scored 14.5 points and grabbed six rebounds per game last season. “He's improved this year." Holzhueter said. "He’s quite a player." Joining Mesecar. Donker and VanTil as returnees are senior guards Todd Sprague and Mike Brotherton. Junior guard Corey Dean was called up to varsity at the end of last year. On the positive side. Holzhueter likes his team’s 8-9 player depth while this year’s corp of seniors was undefeated as jayvees. The problem is mixing the numerous inexperienc­ ed ballplayers with the returnees, he said. “Our whole season depends on how well they mesh together," he said. “When we have all our people we'll have good size. Hopefully we'll be able to rebound which will allow us to run." Holzhueter said the O-K Blue will be more balanced than a year ago when Hamilton won 13 of 14 games. “It's a tougher league so I think fewer wins will win it." he said. "It’ll be tough for anyone to go 13-1 again." Godwin has everybody back and is con­ sidered the title favorite. Defending champion Hamilton lost three starters, but always seems to field a rugged team. Newcomer Calvin Christian is traditionally tough while. Com­ stock Park meshed at the end of last year and Byron Center won last year’s junior varsity title. crucial parts so you don't know what's going to happen. But that will just come with a game or two under our belt.” O'Mara said Hastings will likely play a dif­ ferent brand of basketball because for the first time in six years, the team will not rely on the talents of a single player capable of scoring 30 points each night. “We're going to be different.” O’Mara admits. “He (all-staler Mike Brown) couldn't carry us for the whole game, but he could in spots. We’re just going to have to get solid contributions from many players and make adjustments as we go along." Those adjustments are not just offensively. ' The defense and rebounding of a young team concerns O’Mara. "We seem to do a good job on the boards." he said. “Defensively, we’re good at times, but wc still have too many breakdowns. We're capable of playing good defense.” Hastings won the league championship with only a single loss last year. Two years ago the team grabbed a piece of the title with four losses, and O’Mara sees the 1988-89 season being a return to the more balanced league. Marshall has several good athletes on its roster while Albion is a darkhorse. Sturgis always seems to cqme up will;.representative teams. “There are a lot of strong people in the league, better than people arc giving the league credit for." O'Mara warns -HAFnNGSJV & Varsity Basketball * 6 9 13 16 Middleville Ionia Marshall Lakewood Lakeview Delton Jan. 3 Coldwater Albion Jan. w Forest Hills Northern Jan. 13 Harper Creek Jan. 17 Hillsdale Sturgis East Grand Rapids Jan. 27 Coldwater Feb. 3 Marshall Feb. 10 Lakeview Feb. 14 Albion Feb. 17 Hillsdale Feb. 21 Sturgis Harper Creek Fob. 27/28 Districts Mu. 1/4 Districts Mar. 7/11 Regional s Mar. 15717/18 Finals Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. 6.00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 600 6:00 6:00 6.00 600 600 6:00 600 600 600 600 600 600 “We should be okay." Holzhueter said, “but you never know until you go out there and play somebody.” cSedonta H Byron Center KeHoggaville Calvin Christian Dee. 20 Jan. 10 Jan.24 J4M.2T Fetx V Delton Comstock Park Wayland Godwin Hamilton Cedar Springs Byron Canter KoBoggsville CwWk Christian Maple Valley Loo Comstock Park Godwin Hamilton Districts Hegtonele Quarter Finals Finaii Delton basketball: (front row) Chris Hoke, Kevin Ward, Larry Haas, Tom Sheldon, Norville Hanson Dave Howard (second row) Todd Edwards, Bob Loudermilk, Mike Rhodes, Mike Slager, Darnell Riddle, Marly Parshall Mike Fanke. 2 Delton bolstered by experienced frontline 40 Pushing the ball up the court may pose problem, but once it gets there Delton’s pro- ’ blems are definitely eased. The Panther cage team may be inexperienc­ ed and thin at the guard position, but a strong frontline could help Delton better last year’s mediocre 9-13 (5-7 KVA) mark. New Panther coach Bill Stouffer has five returning lettermen including three of last year's lop four forwards. Seniors Darnell Riddle, Bob Loudermilk and Marty Parshall should form the basis of a formidable front line, said Stouffer. "I think we can rebound with anybody." he said. "Our problem is lack of overall team speed and no experienced ballhandlers.'’ 34 Riddle, beginning his third year on varsity, — and DParshall both are 6-4 while Loudermilk “is 6-3. All started at times last year. The team’s other two returning lettermen arc Todd Edwards and Mike Rhodes. Stouffer takes over the coaching reins from Bruce Redman, who left to devote more time to private business. Stouffer coached the last four years at Lowell, winning one league and one district title. Prior to Lowell, Stouffer coached two seasons at Mancelona after serv­ ing as an assistant for seven years at Byron Center. Stouffer said the guard position is a key. Edwards and junior Tommy Sheldon are the leading candidates for starting nods. WBCH tells broadcast schedule Lakewood basketball: (front row) Steve Barker, Chad Lake, Jim Warner, Mike Warner, Todd McCaul, Dave Batsdorff (back) Matt Shaw, Andy Shaw, Darrin Hyde, Gregg Davis, Glsnn Davis, Rich Boger, Jason Vorce, Mike Maciasz. December features a heavy broadcast sche­ dule of prep and college basketball games on WBCH 100.1 of Hastings. All of the listed events will be broadcast on both WBCH AM 1220 and WBCH FM 100.1. Dec. 2 - 7:50 p.m. Middleville at Hastings. Lakewood pressed to better 10-11 mark? Dec. 2 - 9:30 p.m. Waverly at Lake wood (TAPE DELAYED). The proverbial “rebuilding year” awaits Lakewood's basketball team this winter. Coach Mike Maciasz has seven lettermen back, but included in that group is but one starter and two others who saw limited court time. Four of the seven saw very little playing time during last year’s 10-11 Viking season. The situation has left Maciasz wondering just what type of team will take the floor for the Dec. 2 opener against Waverly. “To tell you the truth, 1 don't know exactly what we'll do well.” admitted Maciasz. “Wc don’t have much experience." Continued on next page... Dec. 3-2:10 p.m. Ohio Slate at Western Michigan. Dec. 6 - 7:50 p.m. Ionia at Hastings. Dec. 9 - 7:50 p.m. Marshall at Hastings. Dec. 10 • 12:40 Michigan at Western Michigan. Dec. 13 • 7:50 p.m. Hastings at Lakewood. Dec. 16 - 7:50 Hastings at Lakewood. Dec. 16 - 9:30 p.m. Charlotte at Lakewood. Dec. 20 - 3:30 California Bowl, Western Michigan University vs. Fresno St. Dec. 21 • 7:40 p.m. Western Michigan at Syracuse. ' Dec. 30 - 9:30 p.m. Hastings at Delton (TAPE DELAYED). Stouffer likes his team’s inside shooting game. " “Edwards plus the three inside people are all good shooters." he said. "We just have to get the ball into that area." With most of his coachig experience com­ ing in the O-K Conference. Stouffer isn’t too familiar with the KVA. He docs know, however, that perennial champion Kalamazoo Christian should be tough along with Parch­ ment. the coaches pre-scason litlcist pick. "It’s a good league." said Stouffer. "I'm looking forward to the season." • DELTON-KELLOGG • Varsity Basketball Dec. 2 Dec. 6 Dec. 9 Dec.13 Dec. 16 Dec. 20 Dec. 30 Jan. 3 Jan. 6 Jan. 10 Jan. 17 Jan. 20 Jan. 24 Jan. 27 Jan. 31 Feb. 3 Feb. 7 Feb. 10 Feb. 14 Feb. 24 Lowell Comstock Hackett Parchment Paw Paw Mattawan Hastings Middleville Galesburg Plainwell Allegan Kai. Christian Hackett Parchment Paw Paw Mattawan B.C. Lakeview Galesburg Gull Lake Kai. Christian A H A A A H H A H H A A H H H A H A A H 7:45 8:00 8.-00 800 800 800 800 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8.-00 8:00 800 800 800 800 8:00 6.00 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 1. 1988 — Page 11 Daniel Gole, DDS PC 1940 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan Phone 948-2244 Hastings City Bank Offices in Hastings and Middleville Member FDIC Hastings Bowl Inc. 203 E. Woodlawn Hastings, Michigan Phone 945-3184 Maple Valley Lions aim high in basketball A season of vastly improved play over the last few years greets the 1988-89 Maple Valley basketball team. A season unlike the last one of 8 wins and 13 defeats and a season in which four return­ ing seniors and some very inexperienced but talented players should lead the team to a very successful year. “This should be a banner season for the Lions,” says coach Jerry Reese. "Possible goals should include making a definite run at the SMAA championship title. The champion­ ship is not out of the realm of possibility.” The schedule will be tough again as the Lions open with a two day Bath Tournament. The tournament will be played on Dec. 2 and Ok . 23 Bosley Pharmacy 118 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan Music Center TV & VCR Sale & Service Hastings, Michigan Phone 945-4284 * « MAPLE VALAIrv JV* Vanity Bm EMc. 6 Ok . 9 Dm. 13 OK. 16 JB1.3 Jdn.B Jan, io Jan. 13 Jan 1? £? Hb.? fK>.K £•*** 6VO.21 Fab2< Bath Toum. Portland OIIVBC Springfield Bronaon Portland St. Philip Sprinawt K’ PennhoW Bellevue SpringbBto Bronson St PhHip Mlddtovtlle Lanning Christian Pennftetd LakawoM Bellevue . A A 640 H..A6& H MB •a: mo H MO A 690 * A 6JQ - ■ * ® AIM w-’SK H - A * r «« M- UB • rW 4 .*'-?»** Hastings Savings & Loan Offices In Hastings & Lake Odessa Phone 945-9561 - 374-8849 Gilmore Jewelers 102 E. State Hastings, Michigan Cappon Oil Co. 1602 S. Hanover Hastings, Michigan Sa jo’s Pizza 115 Maple Delton, Michigan Phone 623-5270 T & M Tire 235 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan Phone 945-9549 Tom’s Market 241 E. State Road Hastings, Michigan Phone 945-5372 Wilder’s Auto Service 124 N. Jefferson, Hastings 948-2192 210V2 E. Main St., Middleville Phone 795-2119 Stack Agency 128 W. Mill Street Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge 1455 W. State St. Hastings, Michigan Jacobs Pharmacy 126 E. State Hastings, Michigan C&H Service 102 S. Grove Deiton, Michigan Phone 623-5280 Hastiafs Sanitary Service 329 West Mill Street Hastings, Michigan 3 at Bath High School beginning at 6 p.m. against Inkster Temple. Winners of the first round games will play Saturday at 8 p.m. while the consolation brackets will begin at 6 p.m. The squad should be talented with third year starter Barry Carpenter returning to help dominate the boards. Bryant Filter a very pleasant surprise in early season practice and such a steady performer both scoring and re­ bounding. Matt Forell. the second leading scorer a year ago. will give solid leadership at the point guard spot plus continue to score. Bob Hill will help the team defensively by tak­ ing the best offensive player and trying to slow down his scoring pace plus get out and fill the fastbreak lanes with his speed. Other talented players added this season in­ clude a junior 6’2" shooting guard. Shaun Thompson. Thompson’s added firepower should give the Lions additional scoring. His floor play should help get the ball to post players and he should add rebounding strength. David Nickel, a junior, will be look­ ing to shoot from long range as he is specializ­ ing in the "3" point shot. Jason Hoefler, a sophomore, is looking to add more fireworks to the squad and adds extra speed on the floor. As Reese says, “with these players we should be able to score from any position.” When Carpenter. Filter, and Hill are secon­ dary offensive weapons, you know you've got some firepower. And helping to keep everybody happy is the Lions' running style of play, which generally rewards players who run the floor well and often. Depth is good this year at the guards with Bob Allen and David Nickel, and Jeff Butler available for action. Depth up front should come from Bob Hill. Paul Schilz, Darrin Neff and sophomore Scott Casteele. Scott CasleeIe will be out six to eight weeks with a broken Maple Valley basketball: (front row) Shaun Thompson, Bob HUI, Paul Schilz, Matt Forell. Barry Carpenter Bryant Filter, manager Kevin Hansen (second row) manager Tina Yost, Scott Casteele, Darrin Neff, David Nickel Jason Hoefler, Bob Allen, Jeff Butler and coach Jerry Reese. leg but will help to solidify the front line. The SMAA conference pick for the 1988-89 season must go to Pcnnfield as they will return four juniors that started as sophomores on the varsity last year. St. Philip will feature the ci­ ty leading scorer in Kevin Bradley, while Bellevue will have a 6’2" shot blocking, long range shooter. Joel Madsen, a third year var­ sity starter returning. The league will be bet­ ter balanced from top to bottom this season with no team being weak or short of talent. Hastings wrestlers have talent to capture Twin Valley title Twelve lettermen bolster Saxons After 14 years Dave Furrow isn’t exactly new to the position or the personnel. Furrow return* as Hastings' wrestling coach after a two-year absence. Furrow takes over for Bill Rodgers, who was laid off as a teacher-coach due to millage cuts. Although he hasn’t coached in two years. Furrow kept close to the Saxon wrestling pro­ gram by attending practice at least once per week and by hitting every dual meet over that time. Thus Furrow is anything but uniformed about the 1988-89 Hastings team. "Anything but that," he acknowledges. “I know the team and the team knows me. 1 got out of the responsibility of coaching, but I continued lo remain involved." Furrow has a solid nucleus returning from a team which captured Twin Valley league meet and district titles. Thirteen lettermen in­ cluding eight starters form a solid squad which could repeal last year's outstanding achievements. "They could be as good." said Furrow, who is assisted by Larry Melendy. "I expect them to compete like last year only more consistent." Key senior returnees are Jim Lenz at 189, Aidy Leonard at 171 and Chad Murphy at 275. Lenz has won 35 matches the last two years while Murphy has had a pair of 20-win seasons. Junior starters back are Scott Chipman at 119 and Brian Redman at 125. Redman is a two-time 20-match winner. Chris Bowman at 130 and Eric Endsley at 152 also lettered a year ago. Jeremy Miller at 130, Brian Heath at 135, Aaron Newberry at 135. Dave Tossava at 112 and Brian Wolfenbarger at 152 also return. Except for forfeiting at 103 and the in­ eligibility of another returning lettermen. Fur­ row thinks the team should be able to compete with Hillsdale and Marshall for the league championship. "We appear to be fairly solid." he said. Hillsdale, which finished first in the dual meet portion of the schedule, has a new coach. Marshal! is always strong and returns several lettermen while Sturgis and Lakewood eagers, continued... Hastings wrestling: (front row) Nick Teunessen, Aaron Newberry, Tom Ward, Brian Heath, Dave Tossava, Scott McKeever, Brian Redman, Jeff Stout (second row) Ken Lambeth, Tim Doroff, Scott Redman, Brian Wolfenbarger. Jeremy Miller, Pete Hauschild, Scott Chipman, Jeremy Maivllle, Chad Wilcox (third row) Eric Endsley, Kirk Ziegler, Thom Anderson, Jason Heatherlngton, Chris Bowman, Chad McKeever, Shaun Davis (fourth row) Larry Melendy, Matt Hall, Tom Bolo, Chad Murphy, Jim Lenz, Butch Kollek, Steve Price, Marc Witham, Dave Furrow. Lakeview, also with a new coach, should be improved. Furrow said competing with those teams will depend on the improvement of his returnees and help from a handful of newcomers. Hastings lost four seniors, in­ cluding two three-year starters and a pair of two-year lettermen. "Anytime you lose kids who started three years you have some big holes to fill." Fur­ row said. “We have a lot of returning ex­ perience. kids who who earned letters behind the people we lost. They filled in when we needed a win." • HASTINGS • Wresting SdMduto Dec. 8 Dec. 13 Dec. 15 Dec. 17 Dec. 17 Dec. 20 Dec. 21 Dec. 22 Jan. 3 Jan.10 Gull Lake/lonla H 8JO Wayland (Tri-Dual) 5 JO Hillsdale 6: 30 B.C. Central Irnrit. 8.00 Lakewood (JV Toum.) 7:00 Coldwater 6:30 Lhkewood (JV Tri Dual) 6J0 Middltivllle (Tri Dual) 5:00 Delton/Lakewood (Var/JV) 5:30 at Delton warper Creek 6 JO L.H. Lamb Toum. . 10J0 Lakeview 8:30 Marshall Grand Ledge Invlt Comstock Invlt. (JV) Sturgis Dotton Invitational Albion Twin Valley Conf. Toum. at Hillsdale Feb. 1 Individual Pre-District Feb. 4 individual District Feb. 8 Dual District Feb. 11 Individual Regional® Feb.15 Dual Regional® Feb. 17/18 Individual Finale Feb. 22 Dual Qtr. Finals Feb. 24/25 Dual Finale Jan, 12 Jan. 14 Jan. 14 Jan. 17 Jan. 21 Jan. 25 Jan. 28 Trojan wrestling squad returns 11 starters from O-K Blue runnerup season .•tow that Caledonia is gone, the door to the Q-K Blue wrestling championship has swung wide open for Middleville's potentially dynamic mat team. The Fighting Scots, annual league wrestling champs and three-time foiler of Middleville a year ago. have moved on to the O-K Gold Conference. Middleville lost by six points to Caledonia in a dual meet, by four in the league tournament, and by two in the state tournament. With the Scots moving on, Middleville coach Tom Lehman believes his team is mov­ ing up. Eleven of the team’s 13 starters are back from a team which went 14-2-1 while finishing runnerup in the league meet. "We hope to be that good or better," said Lehman on the hopes of bettering the 14-2-1 mark. Lehman has mountains of experience on which to rely. Back are four wrestlers who are four-year lettermen in Jody Tyner at 125, Todd Kidder at 127, Don Peters at 145 and Jack Rosenberg at 189. Tyner was 31-10 a year ago while Peters was 23-9 and Rosenberg 20-7. The experience, however, hardly stops there. Jim McCrath at 112. Tony Palmer at 112. and Del Craven at 135 both won over 30 matches while Craven won the O-K Blue title D.J. Electric Barry Cleaners 222 South Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan 321 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan ICS Travel 128 E. Court Street Hastings, Michigan Blankenstein PONTIAC • OLDSMOBILE CMC TRUCKS 328 N. Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan and McCrath and Palmer were second. Other returning lettermen arc Shane Dillon at 103, Kirk Sheib at 119. Zack Curths at 119. Pete VanDenBroeck at 152. Leo Blough at 160. Dave Lehman at 160, Brian Appel at 171. and Brian Osbun at heavyweight. Schcib, Curths. VanDenBroeck and Osbun all won over 20 matches with Osbun. Curths and VanDenBroeck finishing runnerup in the league. Lehman said Godwin and Hamilton, the third and fourth place finishers from last year, arc "respectable" and should challenge the Trojans for the top spot. "Everyone else has two or three good kids, but no real team strength," he said. /v\ | McDonald's Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. 404 E. Vvoodlawn Ave. Hastings, Michigan Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. Insurance for your life, home, business and car. Hastings Body Shop 1303 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan Heading the list of returnees is 6-5 senior Glenn Davis, who Maciasz said is capable of 15 points and 10 rebounds per game. "We’re hoping for good things from him." Maciasz said. Darrin Hyde, a 6-2 junior who was the team’s sixth man a year ago. and Todd Mc­ Caul. a 5-9 senior who was the seventh man. will be counted on with Davis to help carry the load. r. _ 0,*Fr- rcljjrnccs are Warner (5-10 senior).T^regg Davis (£3 senior). Tticli Boger (6-3 senior), and Dave Baldorff (6-2 senior). Juniors Mari Shaw, Jason Vorce. Chad Lake and Steve Barker will also see their chances for playing time. Maciasz said with McCaul. Hyde and Warner. Lakewod has decent team speed, but shooting could be a problem. The biggest pro­ blem, however, is inexperience. "The lack of playing time, the lack of time on the floor in game situations will hurt us." Maciasz said. "How well they adapt will help determine our season.” He said with such a young team, the expec­ tations are modest. "Our goal is to try to be over .500, try to finish in the upper three of the league, and to get the district finals,” he said. As for the Capital Circuit, the league title has already been conceded to powerful Okemos. The Chieftains return everybody — : from another league champion team in 1987-88. "You know they'll take first so everybody iffiffi'. else is looking at the top three," Maciasz 8J0 sa'd6:30 Charlotte played three sophomores last year ' ' and will be improved this time around while Eaton Rapids is bolstered by an all-league i center. • LAKEWOOD • JV * Vanity Basketball W««w1y Dec. 6 LowKl Dec. 9 O»«ho5 Dec. 13 Hastings Dec. IB Charlotte G.R. Cath. Central Dec. 29 Wayland Jan. 3 Eaton Rapids Jan. 6 Portland Jan.10 L.C.C. Jan.13 Roeth-Putter Jan. 17 Mason Jan. 20 Jan. 24 tonla x Okemos Jan. 27 Charlotte Feb. 3 Feb. 10 Eaton Rapids Feb. 14 Wayland L.C.C. Feb. 17 Maple Valley Feb. 21 Feb. 24 Mason Feb. 27-Mar. 4 DISTRICTS Mar. 7-11 REGIONALS Mar. 15-17-18 FINALS OK. 2 H H A H H A ,H A A A A H A H A H A H H A Hause Realty World 214 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan National Bank of Hastings Corner of State and Broadway Hastings, Michigan - Member FDIC - 690 601 60) 6:00 6:00 6:00 6J0 6 JO 6:00 .6J0 6J0 6:00 6:00 6J0 6:00 6J0 6:00 6:00 6J0 6:00 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 1, 1988 Panther wrestling team facing rebuilding season...again This winter brings nothing new to longtime Delton wrestling coach Rob Hccthuiv who faces another potentially bleak season with only a handful of returning lettermen. But as has happened for the last decade, when March rolls around Hectliuis will likely look hack on yet another successful mat campaign. Heethuis has only eight lettermen back from a fine 11-6 team, but shed no tears for the Panthers — Delton will surprise a few people, said Heethuis. "Wc can be better than last year’s team." he said. "What has to happen is wc have to come up with some middle weights." Heethuis. who has compiled an outstanding 141-14 record in dual meets, said the lower weight classes arc in capable hands. Don Bcver at 126 is a two-time state qualifier with 88 career wins while Andy Caffrey at 98 is a regional qualifcr who won over 30 matches a year ago. Jesse Morin at 132 won 20 times while Matt Hook at 119 captured 18 wins. Toss in senior John Roblyer at 189. another regional qualifcr. and the Panthers have a de­ cent nucleus. "We’re fairly strong in the light weights and with Roblyer in the heavyweights, we’re not too bad." admitted Heethuis. It’s the middle weight classes which provide question marks. Delton lost six staners at bet­ ween 132 and 167 pounds. Replacing them will be youngsters including five sophomores and six juniors. Roblyer, Bcver and Morin will be the only senior starters. "We’ll be young but we have the potential to be better than last year.” said Heethuis. "We’ll nlcnv." Because the KVA doesn’t sponsor wrestling as a sport. Delton has a wide variety in terms of scheduling. Heethuis. though, particularly likes Barry County schools for incentive for his team. He said with Hastings winning the Twin Valley league meet. Middleville finishing second in the O-K Blue and Lakewood being rated in the state the last two years, the area is well-stocked with wrestling powers. "Barry County in wrestling is as good as there is around." he said. "There arc some outstanding teams." White’s Photography 436 W. State Street Hastings. Michigan Phone 945-3967 Peter’s Food & Spirits 121 S. Grove Delton, Michigan Phone 623-2810 6:X 6:00 Dec.17 H 730 830 5.30 H H 5.30 830 Cinder Pharmacy, Inc. 110 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan H 830 A 10:30 A 030 H 8:00 Jin. M H 830 H H H Books ’N Things Delton wrestling: (front row) Bill Dollaway, Andy Caffrey, Matt Hook, Don Bever, Jesse Morin, Matt Murphy, Don Ellis (second row) Brent Powell, Matt Bishop, Joe Delaphiano, Russ Wolverton, Nate Mercer, Dan Belt, Thad Homlster, Jeremy Rheynard (third row) Eric Lewis, Keith Ramsey, John Roblyer, Shawn Lynch, Lester LaFountain, Nate Chappell. ' Lion grapplers to move up from sixth place finish? Maple Valley wrestling: (front row) Shawn Scott, Joel Wetzel, Kevin Stewart, Andy Goodrich, Tom Brock, Kris Huisebos, T. J. Loy (second row) Bret Flower, Jason Byington, Andy Rebotham, Brian Dennis, Scot Tobias, T.J. Loy, Aaron Patrick, Tim Schilz (third row) Glenn Gurd, Andy True, Ryan Stubblefield, Jeremy Reynolds, Greg Reid, Willis Rugg, Greg Flower, Mark Goodrich, Shawn Herman, Chris Ricketts. Lakewood JV CaVAIVHaoL Wyom. Parti Hamilton Ha»Unga -V Ketloflosvliie • TK Imr. . ?;• Godwin-JV Chartotie Godwin Delton-V OHtot-JV H 130 E. State St. (Below Village Squire) Hastings, Michigan Phone 945-3990 Wilders Auto Service 818 E. Clinton St., Hastings, Mich. Phone 945-4822 Hodges Jewelry 122 West State Street Hastings, Michigan Larry Roll Realty 1600 W. Green StM Hastings 104 W. Main, Lowell Lewis Realty 140W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Feb. .11 Fob. 22 H A Feb. 24 ... A Comtiock Park Conference PrMJiOirtcta Ind. Districts Dual Districts Ind. Regionala Dual Reglonals Indv. Rnata Dual Quarter Finale Dual Finale Ron Smith Greenhouse 10121 S. Wall Lake Rd., Delton Phone 623-5353 Neil’s Printing and Copy Service 133 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan Welton’s Inc. 401 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan Wren Funeral Homes 502 S. Jefferson, Hastings 204 N. Queen St., Nashville A 1130 J-Ad Graphics, Inc. H H tnd. Dfetrtct Twm District Ind. Ragfonata Team Raqionala Feb. Feb. Feb. Fob. 18 22 24 25 Ind. State Teem Qtr. Finale Teem Seir.l Finals Team State Finals TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA 328 S. Broadway Hastings, Michgian 225 N. Industrial Park Drive Hastings, Michigan Automation Simplified 2396 Bedford Road Hastings, Michigan Publishers of... The Hastings Banner, Hastings Reminder, the Maple Valley News, the Sun and News and the Lakewood News 530 8:30 Barry County Lumber Home Center 126 Orchard, Delton °hone 623-6776 Jan. .12 Jan. 14 Jan. 14 Jan. 17 Jan.10 Eaton Rapids non withstanding. Veitch isn’t overlooking the rest of the Capital Circuit. He calls Charlotte a "ghost” because the Orioles seem to appear out of nowhere with a com­ petitive team. Mason, with two league cham­ pions back, is also a threat. Veitch said with a tough Class A schedule ahead of his team, he’d be content to start slowly and finish fast. "Last year we got pumped up at the beginn­ ing and had an intense year," he said. "This year we'll try to counteract that by starting out slower. I think we burned out toward the end of last year." Girrbach Funeral Home The Fishin’ Line Chris Ricketts is hoping for somewhere in between the last two finishes of his Maple Valley wrestling team. Two years ago a powerful Lion team swept to the SMAA title, but the team fell on hard times a year ago, finishing in only sixth place. Ricketts said with nine returning lettermen, a middle-of-the-pack finish is not wishful thinking. "If we stay healthy I think we can move up a couple notches.” he said. "We’re forfeiting either one or two weight classes and that’s the bottom line." Ricketts has six returning seniors which willl have to carry the bulk of the load. Mark Goodrich, Kevin Slewart. Greg Flower. Scott Tobias, Tom Bruck and John Sprague join juniors Andy Goodrich and Joe Wetzel and sophomore Willie Rugg as returnees. Ricketts likes Pennfield and Bronson, which tied for last year's SMAA title, as the class of the league this time around. Pennfield lost three top wrestlers while Bronson pro­ mises to "be as srong as ever," Ricketts said. After those teams the league is up for grabs. "There is a giant gap between those teams and the rest uf the league." Ricketts said. Deo.21 Da©. 22 Dee 31 Jan. 8 Experience, talent to highlight Lakewood mat team in 1988-89 The last three rounds have been taken by Eaton Rapids, but Lakewood’s wrestling team is thinking round four might be different. The Vikings have finished runnerup in the Capital Circuit to the Greyhounds the last three seasons, but bolstered by 19 returning lettermen including seven who finished in the top three in the conference. Lakewood believes the teams’ positions may be switched this year. Lakewood coach Bob Veitch, whose last two teams have compiled an outstanding 32-5 mark, said the Vikes might finally have what it takes to slip past another potent Greyhound team. "We were thinking we could win it last year and wound up losing the league meet by nine points." he said. "It was tough because we lost four matches by one point. “I think it’ll go down to the wire again this year. It’ll just come down to who is hot and who’s not when we meet." Lakewood lost two seniors through gradua­ tion and another two through eligibility, but the team is still blessed with multitudes of talent. Heading the list are state qualifiers ’r" Nelson at heavyweight. Nick Ackley at j and Phil Savage at 145. All won over 3^ mat­ ches a year ago. Joining that trio are Steve Johnson at 112, Dan Rowland at 189. Frank Hilton at 130. and Chad Coppess at 130. All finished in the top three in the Capital Circuit meet. Other returning senior letterwinners are Joe McIntosh at 171. Stacey Darling at 152, and Rod Swilcr at 145. Juniors back are Blake Op­ dyke at 160. Trent Slater at 125. Dave Richman at 103. Steve Butts at heavyweight. Rusty Bruce at 140. John Wickham at 125, Joe Hyatt at 160, and Sam Noffke at 130. A sophomore letterwinner back at 112 is Donald Roll. Support the businesses who support sports programs! 1952 North Broadway Hastings, Michigan Middleville wrestling team: (front row left to right) Pat Leppan, Zach Curths, Kirk Schelb, Jim McCrath, Shane Dillon, Corey Webster, Jason Feltzer, Tub Marble (second row) Travis Shealy, Jason Carpenter, Josh Burg, Del Craven, Todd Kidder, Jody Tyner, Jes McWhinney, Matt Smith, Mason Walters, Erin Tabor (third row) Marie Sim­ mons, Andy Monroe, Pete VanDenBroeck, Leo Blough, Dave Lehman, Chad Peters, Brian Smith, Ray Johnson, John Staton, Craig Stolsonburg (fourth row) Tom Lehman, Brian Appel, Brian Osbun, Jack Rosenberg, Don Peters, Steve Thompson, Jason Rogers, Shawn Monroe, Coach Fletke. Dewey’s Car Palace Dr. McKay, D.D.S. CHRYSLER, PLYMOUTH, DODGE 117 South Grove Delton, Michigan Phone 623-2120 M-43 at Sprague Rd. Delton, Michigan Phone 623-6301 JC Penney, Inc. 116 East State Street Downtown Hastings WBCHFM Stereo 100 Farmers Feed Service 1006 E. Railroad Street Hastings, Michigan Hair Styles by Pat State Farm Insurance 1215 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan - Paul Peterson 329 W. Mill Street Hastings, Michigan Brand’s Photo 112 South Jefferson Hastings, Michigan Electric Motor Service 1569 S. Hanover Street Hastings, Michigan �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 1. i98t JA Program Bowling results Continued Irom page 5 To develop their simulated business, stu­ dents will take out a company charter, elect officers, issue stock, and conduct other act­ ivities over a six-week period. As a com­ pany, the students will choose a product, conduct market research and price, pioduce and market the product Eventually, the company's books will be closed, an annual report will be prepared and the business will be liquidated. One or more volunteer consultants from local businesses will work with the class weekly to act as a resource people, give per­ sonal illustrations of economic concepts through experience, and prompt discussion through business case studies, current ev­ ents. and business ethics. The business consultants will also sup­ ervise the student company, along with the teacher, as well as provide officer training and help with all company reports. Computer and software exercises will be provided through the Management Economic Simulation Exercise, to give a "high-tech, high-touch” addition to the class and provide for more student involvement The computer, text and overall class will illustrate4»(h micro- and macro-economic concepts's’11 Besides the simulated business and com­ puter work, several other smaller activities will be available throughout the semester to exemplify the various concepts. Second graders make stone soup Field stones are not a likely ingredient in a pot of simmering, aromatic soup, but that's just what the recipe called for Tuesday in Joan Kent's second grade classroom at Southeastern Elementary School in Hastings. Waiting for a serving of the soup are (from left) Christy Metzger, Annie Nelson, Jim Clement, Barb Meek (serving) and Eric Meek. The class had read a story about soldiers who walked into an impoverished town where the people hid what little food they had. The soldiers knocked on doors, asking for food, but were refused. So the soldiers decided that they could make soup with field stones, and instead asked for a pot and an onion and some salt and pepper. They told the people that they had had soup like that when they were with the king. When the people realized the soup was fit for a king, they all decided to contribute and not only gave food for the soup, but also brought extra dishes of food, and the meal turned into a feast. So just like in the story, the second grade students had a mini-feast, complete with stone soup, fruit, carrots, and egg salad and peanut butter sandwiches, prepared by room mothers Judy Metzger and Barbara Meek. New Police Chief sought (continued from page 1) Council Member Gordon Fuhr added two more traits he found desirable, leadership and integrity. Chandler said Hastings likely will choose between two types of applicants, those who are young and moving up in their profession and those who are older and retired, looking for small communities to live in and finish their careers. It was pointed out that the new chief also must be aware that he or she will have to work with a budget That information will be included in the ad, Chandler said. Both Chandler and the council agreed that the search will be open to applicants both inside and outside the local police department. The salary for the job is expected to be about $33,000. Another factor was how long the next chief will stay on the job. Miller said he wants someone who will Snake the job here a career. But Fuhr said, "I wouldn't want to exclude • Heard a report from deputy Chief Sarver that the transition to the new joint dispatching system with the county has gone smoothly. The joint dispatch started at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22. • Voted to withdraw notice of intent to apply for a $400,000 Community Development Block Grant for the Clinton Street project, but also voted to submit a new application for the same amount. The move was made at the suggestion of Joseph Rahn, executive director of the Joint Economic Development Commission. • Granted a request to have blacktopping and curb and gutter work done on Neslon Street from Jefferson to Broadway. The work will be done during fiscal year 1988-89. • Approved a letter of commitment for $500 for Recycling in Barry County in its request for contributions toward a local match for a Clean Michigan Fund grant, which will allow the RiBC to expand its operations. anyone who's up and coming for the job." Mayor Mary Lou Gray said, "We want a uniformed working chief, not just an administrator. She aoded that she would like to hire someone who knows something about drugs and who will participate in community affairs. Miller added, "I think a chief can be a good public relations man, too." With a deadline of Feb. 15 for applications. Chandler said he could have the list whittled down to about five or six finalists by about March 15 and he suggested he present that list at the council's first meeting after dial. The appointment of the chief then could take place sometime in early or mid-April. Chandler said, "There are few more important appointments to be made in a community than a police chief." In other business Monday, the council: Wednesday P.M. Mace's Pharmacy 33-15: Nashville Locker 32-16: Gcukcs 29-19; Cast Offs 29-19; Gillons Constr. 28-20; Handy's Shirts 24'24; Lifestyle* 23-25; Varney's Stables 19'6-28'6; Valley Realty 19-29; M & M's 19-29; Friend­ ly Home Parties 18'6-29'6; DeLong's Bait 14-34. High Games and Series - B. Johnson 203-469; J. McMillon 194-531; B. Hathaway 197-530; B. Blakely 187-477; T. Soya 172-476; J. Gardner 179-456; F. Schneider 164-450; P. Castleberry 170-450; M. Brim­ mer 154-415; V. Slocum 167-438: V. Peabody 165-441; K. McMillon 157-416; C. Trumbull 158-406; C. Shellenbargcr 174-405; I. Clark 136-370; A. Gillons 132-331; N. Munn 147-398; K. Hanford 156; V. Miller 158; V. Utter 156; K. Becker 184; N. Taylor 168; N. Eaton 180; E. Mesecar 172; B. Miner 168: B. Handy 65: N. Houghtaiin 142. Sunday Night Mixed Pin Busters 34-18; Family Force 31 '6-20'6; White Lightning 31-21; Get Along Gang 31-21; Hooter Crew 29-23; Misfits 29-23; Sandbaggers 28-24; Greenbacks 27'6-24'6; Alley Cats 26'6-25W; Ls & J's 26-26; Quality Spirits 25-27; Ogdenites 25-27; Guys and Gals 24-28; Really Rottens 23’6-28'6; Chug-a-Lugs 22-30; Gutterdusters 21-31; • Detroiters 20'6-3116; Mas & Pas 13'6-38'6. Womens High Game and Series - P. Godbey 147; T. Joppic 134; B. Bchmdt 184; V. Goodenough 143; V. Goodenough 151; P. Lake 161; T. Hatfield 127; C. Wilcox 160; M. Snyder 180; D. VanCampen 182-512; D. Kelley 170; J. Ogden 142; B. Wilson 161; A. Ward 165; T. Ray 137; D. Woodard 156; D. Haight 151; M.J. Snyder 144; D. Snyder 181; C. Allen 153; T. Pennington 123: B. Moody 196-514; L. Tilley 178-516. Mens High Game and Series - R. Ogden 251-209-232-656; L. Godbcy 190; R. Neymciyer 213-537; D. Goodenough 169; S. Goodenough 209-524; B. Cantrell 160; B. Lake 163; D. Oliver 161; R. Snyder 167; B. Drayton 189; W. Friend Jr. 179; D. Ogden 189; B. Ray 177; J. Woodard 186-517; D. Montague 192; C. Pennington 206-559; M. Tilley 182. Dog Ordinance (Continued) destruction of the dog, at the expense of the owner, if court finds that the dog is a dangerous dog that did not cause serious injury orideath to a person, but is likely in the future to cause serious injury or death to a person, or in the past has been adjudged a dangerous dog." The ordinance also provides that dangerous dogs that have not caused harm can also have their names and those of their owners referred to animal control authorities. At that poir'^ the court can have the dog identified by a numbered tatoo in indelible or permanent ink at the owners' expense. It also can require that the owner place the animal in escape-proof endosarcs. Owners who keep dogs determined to be dangerous could face destruction of their pets at their expense, fines of up to $500 and jail sentences of up to 90 days. The owners also would have to pay for any time that their cogs are sheltered, and for their food and veterinary expenses for indenlification. In cases where there was harm to an animal or human, a court of law would have to determine whether the dog attacked with or without provocation, which could be critical. "I think it’s a very well-written and workable ordinance," Council Member William Cusack said. Mayor Gray said, "We didn't want to ban one breed of dog, but we did define a pit bull as a potentially dangerous dog. It was a compromise between those who wanted a ban (on just pit bulls) and owners of all breeds." about those ads inundating us so early. But there is a lot we can do in making choices as consumers and we can honor the true "Reason for the Season" in our own personal ways. I suppose that Christmas is a time for some retailers to make big bucks. For others the season can save a floundering business. And for seasonal trades, it can be make-or-break-it time. The big-time retailers can put their ads on television any time they want to, as far as I'm concerned. What they do will not determine when or where I and my family will shop for holiday gifts. I personally prefer to do business with local merchants, if they have what I want and if their prices aren’t ridiculously higher than in the big cities. When I buy locally and the product is defective, the local merchant is likely to to give me absolutely no hassles when I return it. In fact, I'm likely to get a personable "sorry," rather than a cold shoulder from a cleric from the big city whom I don't know. Some items I buy need servicing and I like to be able to take that stereo or radio to the local shop nearby rather than have to drive to Grand Rapids. And I've noticed that when the local merchants know I bought it from them, they tend to bend over backward to satisfy me. Call me provincial, but I guess I just like the idea of my dollars staying in the community in which I live or work. Yes, Christro is is overcommercialized, but that has been happening for a long time and there is very little we can do about that All we really can do is be true to the what the holiday means to us. We can buy when and where we choose. We can visit the local merchants or we can spend Saturdays in the malls. We can buy gifts only between the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve or we can buy year-round. And we can still worship where we choose and attend nifty little events like pageants and special programs. Despite those post-Halloween ads that exhort us to come on down and get an early start on our Christmas shopping, no one is pointing a gun to our heads. And no one forces us to drive 30 miles to fight through hordes of other shoppers to get a look at something we might want to buy. We can drive less than a mile and leisurely stroll through local shops if we want to. When it comes to honoring the "Reason for the Season" and buying gifts, individually we do have the power. I suggest that we not submit to big-time, high-pressure ad campaigns and use our purchasing power in the spirit we choose for Christmas. A League Bcndcdict Farm Hastings Razors Edge B Minor Flexfab Kow Patties Kloostermans C & B Discount Smoke Drift L 0 1 1 I 1 1 2 3 3 2 2 1 0 1 4 3 3 0 0 1 2 2 2 Monday Mixers Michclob 30'6-17'6; Miller Real Estate 30-18; Cinder Drugs 29-19; Hastings Bowl 28- 20; Pioneer Apartments 27-21; Sir N Her 27- 21; Superior Seafoods 25-23; Andrus of Hastings 25-23; Hastings Bowl and Lounge 25-23; Deweys Auto Body 23-25; Girrbachs 23-25; Hastings Flower Shop 21-27; Music Center 21-27; Friends 20-28; Miller Carpeting 18'6-29W; Burger King 11-37. High Games and Series - L. Pennock 165; J. Ogden 170; S. Hanford 189-501; K. Keeler 178; B. Jones 174; P. Koop 166; B. Cuddahee 180-500; F. Girrbach 163; C. Jiles 150; P. Pennington 167; C. Nichols 163; M. Snowden 163; C. Carr 162; M. Bennett 170; F. Schneider 174; G. Denny 162. Bowlerettes Three Ponies Tack 32-16; Nashville Auto 29- 19; Hecker’s 27-21; Britten's 27-21; O'Dells 26Vi-21 Vi; Good Time Pizza 26-22; Kents 22'6-25'6; River Bend Travel 22'6-25'6; Thomapple Manor 19'6-28'6; Hastings Bowl 19-29; D.J. Electric 19-29; Flex Fab 18-30. Good Games and Series - E. Dunham 173-491; B. Whitaker 183-462; S. VanDenbcrg 235-580; B. Hathway 182-487; C. Hartwell 178-514; M.L. Westbrook 159-442; G. Marsh 193-478; K. Fowler 164-448. Good Games - J. Gardener 178; J. Elliston 168; L. Elliston 189; N. Perry 153; M. Garber 174; J. Appleman 185; D. Reid 162; F. Decker 172. Hastings Mfg. Co. League M & M Construction 215; Chrome Room 205; Sprikers 168; Viking 176; Office 166; Machine Room 150. High Games and Series- D. Morgan 536; C. Sheldon 523; J. Retzloff 509; A. Morgan ItTcne ® CA office u 945-4574. Starting on Wednesday. Jan. 4. the YMCA will begin its winter adult 3 on 3 basketball. Games will be held on Wednesdays, for six weeks, in the east gym of the Hastings Middle School, from 7:15-9:00 p.m. The league is open to any adult, 18 years or older. there will be a team organizational meeting on Dec. 5 at 8:00, in room Bl25 in the Hastings High Schooling to form the league. To participate, teams must send a represen­ tative to this meeting. The cost of the program is $30 per team. Rosters will be given out at the meeting. Fees and rosters must be returned to the YMCA, P.O. Box 252, by December 16. Teams will be accepted on a first come first served basis, with a total of 12 teams forming the league. For more information, please call the YM- to attend the... Adult Women’s Winter VMrrbull On Monday, Dec. 5. at 7:15 p.m., there will be an organizational meeting for all teams interested in playing in the YMCA-Youth Council’s women’s winter volleyball league. The meeting will be held at the High School, room B-125. Any team wishing to play must attend or send a representative to this meeting. Those unable to attend, must call the YMCA office (945-4574) before the meeting. Games will be played on Wednesdays beginn­ ing February 15 (tentative) and continuing un­ til March 29. The league will run for 6-7 weeks. The cost for playing is $50. There is room for 13 teams, and teams will be accepted on a first come first served basis. If you have any questions, please give the YMCA a call at 945-4574. FIRST ANNUAL HolMayllomeTouf] Scoreboard YMCA-Youth Council’s Mens Basketball Game Results W C League 3 Carls Market 2 Riverbend ■ J-Ad Graphic 2 Neils Ins. 2 Ag Boys 2 Superette 1 Hastings Mutual 1 Flexfab 0 Doozans 0 Prog. Graphics Commercial Minors Hastings Fiberglass 34'6-13'6; Smith's 28'6-19'6: Hastings Bowl 26-22; Flexfab 26- 22: Mulberry Fore 25'6-22 Mt; M-Dot 24'6-23'6; Cary Display 20'6-27'6; Girrbach's 20-28; Cove's Dist. 19'6-28'6. High Games and Series - D. Beckwith 229-534; M. Verus 222-535; D. Callihan 209-561; B. Curtis 201-531; D. Curtis 200-200-581; N. Aspinall Sr. 196-563; D. Lambert 199-588; D. Ward 194-560; D. Palmer 193-510; F. Moore 183-522; M. Ulrich 179-509. Words for the Vs 3 on 3 BasketSall Program' Editor's Notes (continued from page 4) It is to suggest that smart holiday shoppers don't have to buy just in the three to four weeks before Dec. 25. » Sometimes what you're looking for isn't available during the critical holiday season. I can remember about six or seven years ago when 'troubled parents couldn't find Cabbage Patch dolls and in 1983 I had a terrible and unsuccessful time attempting to locate the Genus edition of Trivial Pursuit Funny, I saw the game everywhere a couple of months later. Sometimes the makers of "hot" gift items deliberately hold their wares from the market during the holiday to jack up the prices, a nasty twist to the supply and demand theory. The early appearance of the holiday ads on TV basically is a nuisance to me personally. It seems that parents have just finished putting away their kids' Halloween costumes when they look up at the boob tube and see and hear about ideas for Christmas gift giving. There isn't really a great deal we can do "’age 13 ___ Legal Notices Brown Jug Larry Poll Realty A.H. Spider Viking Hastings Mfg. 2 1 1 0 0 2 2 2 3 4 B Major Hastings Realtors Format Lake Odessa Merch. Weltons Sisters Fabt ic 2 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 2 2 Sunday, December 4th Sponsored by the Barry County Chapter of the American Cancer Society Tour Tunes: 5:00 to &00P.M. Six Local Homes...decorated for the season will be open for tour visitors! Home of Lewis and Sue Lang Home of Duane and Mildred Jarman Home of David and Emily Jasperse Home of Lynn and Emmalene McConnell Home of Paul and Lindy Stahlman Home of James and Gracia Veldman C League - J-Ad Graphics 27 vs. Ag Boys 31: Superette 31 vs. Hastings Mutual 25: Progressive Graphics 18 vs. Flexfab 30; Carls Market 36 vs. Riverbend 32; Neils Insurance 37 vs. Doozans 7. B Minor League - Flexfab 62 vs. Viking 39; C & B Discount 46 vs. Smoke Drift/BB Shoes 63: Flexfab 48 vs. C & B Discount 46; Larry Poll Realty 53 vs. Kloostermans 55: Brown Jug 52 vs. Hastings Mfg. 47. B Major League - Did not play this week.. A League - Did not play this week. PRE-TOUR PARTY.ar the Episcopal Parish House Beginning at 4:00 P.M. — Music by Betty Williams TICKETS AVAILABLE throughout the community„.or at the Pre-Tour Party! CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 215 AN ORDINANCE ENACTING SECTIONS 12.113, 12.114, AND 12.115 OF THE HASTINGS CODE (1970), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DANGEROUS DOGS, AND PRO­ SCRIBING PENALTIES FOR SAID DANGEROUS DOGS THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS thoi Section 12.113. 12 114, and 12.115 ol "The Hasting* Code" be added io read as follows: Section 1, That Chapter 12, Article 3, Division I of the Hastings Code (1970). as amended, be ond the same is hereby amended by the addition of Section 12.113 thereto, which shall read os follows: Section 12.113 Dangerous Dog* A. Definition* (1) A "dangerous" dog os the term is used in this section means: a. Any dog with a propensity, tendency or disposition to cause injury to or otherwise en­ danger the safety ol human begins or domestic animals: or b. Any dog which attacks a human being or domestic animal without provocation, or c. Any dog known by the owner to be a Pit Bull Terrier, which shall herein be defined as ony American Pit Bull Terrier or Staffordshire Bull Ter­ rier or American Staffordshire Terrier breed of dog or ony mixed breed of dog which contains as on element of its breeding the breed of American Pit Bull Terrier. Staffordshire Bull Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier as to bo identifiable os par­ tially of the breed of American Pit Bull Terrier. Staffordshire Bull Terrier or American Stafford­ shire Bull Terrier. (2) "Owner" means any person or legal entity having a possessory properly right in a dog or who harbors, cares for, exercises control over, or knowingly permits ony animal to remain on premises occupied by him/her/lhom. (3) "Dog" means on adult dog. which shall mean ony dog over the oge of six months. (4) A dangerous dog is "unconfined" as the term is used in this section If such dog is not securely confined indoors or confined in a securely enclos­ ed or locked pen or structure upon the premises of the owner. Such pen or structure must hove secured sides and a secured top. If the pen or structure has no bottom secured to the sides, the sides must be imbedded in the ground no less than two (2) feet. B. The owner of a dangerous dog shall not suffer or permit such dog to go unconfined upon his/her/its premises. C. The owner of a dangerous dog shall not suffer or permit such dog to go beyond the premises of such person unless such dog is securely leashed or muzzled or otherwise securely restrained and muzzled. O. Any low enforcement official. Including a dog warden, who encounters an unconfined dog and has reasonable cause to believe that such dog is a dangerous dog which poses a threat to the public, shall in no way be lioble to the owner of said dog. should sold dog be injured or destroyed by said Individual. Sectiotl 2. That Chapter 12, Article 3. Division I of the Hastings Code (1970) os amended, be and the some Is hereby amended by the addition of Section. 12.114 thereto, which shall read as follows: Hettw 12.114 Cemplehrts A. Upon a sworn complaint that a dog Is a dangerous dog and the dog has or is likely in the future to cause serious injury or death lo a person or other domestic animal, a District Court Magistrate or District Court may issue a Summons to the owner ordering him or her to oppear to show cause why the dog should not be destroyed. B. Upon the filing of a sworn complaint os pro­ vided in Subsection A, the Court or Magistrate may ordonWrOwnet to imrfredlote»y^UTn*The dog over to a proper animal control authority, on incor­ porated humane society, a licensed veterinarian, or a boarding kennel, at the owner's option, to be retained by them until a hearing is held and deci­ sion is mode for the disposition of the dog. The owner shall notify the person who retains the dog under this section of the complaint and order. The dog shall not be returned to the owner until it has o current rabies vaccination if ordered by the Court, ond a license if otherwise required by law. C. After a hearing, the Magistrate or Court shall order the destruction ol the dog, at the expense of the owner, if the dog is found to be o dangerous dog that caused serious injury or death to a person or a domesticated animal. After a hearing, the Court may order the destruction of the dog. at the expense of owner, if the Court finds that the dog is a dangerous dog that did not cause serious Injury or death to person but is likely In the future to cause serious injury or death to a person, or in the post has been adjudged o dangerous dog. D. If the Court or Magistrate finds that o dog is a dangerous dog but has not caused serious injury or death to a person, the Court or Magistrate shall notify the animal control authority for the City of the finding of the Court, the name of the owner of the dangerous dog. and the address at which the dog wos kept at the time of ihe finding of the Court. In addition the Court or Magistrate may order the owner of the dog to do one or more ol the following: (1) If the dog is of the ranis familiaris species, have on identification number tattooed upon the dog. ol the owner's expense, by or under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. The iden­ tification number shall be assigned to the dog by the animal control officer ond shall be noted in his or her records. The identification number shall be tattooed on the upper inner right rear thigh o» the dog by means of indelible or permanent ink. (2) Take specific steps, such as escape proof fen­ cing or enclosure, to ensure that the dog cannot escape or nonauthorized individuals cannot enter the premises. (3) Toke any other action appropriate to protect the public. (action 3. That Chapter 12. Article 3. Division I of the Hostings Code (1970) as amended, be and the some is hereby amended by the addition of Section 12.115 thereto, which shall read os follows: Section 12.115 Peneltie* Whoever violates the provisions of Section 12.113 of the Hastings Code shall be fined not fess than $100.00 nor more than $500.00 or imprisoned not more than 90 days, or both. In addition, ony dangerous dog which attacks a human being or another domestic animal may be ordered destroyed when in the Court's judgment, such dangerous dog represents a continuing threat of serious harm to human beings or domestic animals. In addition, ony person found guilty of violating Section 12.113 shall pay all expenses, in­ cluding shelter, food, veterinary expenses for identification or certification of the breed of the animal or boarding and veterinary expenses necessitated by the seizure of ony dog for the pro­ tection of the public, ond such other expenses as may be required for the destruction of any such (•effort 4. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by decision of any Court of com­ petent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after the date of its publication. Moved by Jasperse and supported by Cusack that the above Ordinance be adopted. YEAS 6 NAYS0 ABSENT 2 I. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby certify that ihe above is a true copy ol an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 28th day of November. 1988. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (12/1) �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 1, 1988 Possible gas leak at RAX, continued Concerning the possible gas leak, Rax co-owner John McKinley said, "There’s no problem with that." He declined to make further comment about the situation at Rax. A second co-owner could not be reached for comment Tuesday or Wednesday, while a third told the Banner he was no longer associated with the restaurant. A Rax employee, however, said there had been a small gas leak in the store - but that the leak was not the reason why the doors were closed Monday. The employee, who only identified himself as John, said they had a small leak on a coupler on one of the restaurant's grills, but it had been repaired. "Wc didn't mean to send a shock through Hastings," he said, about the signs on the building. "My intention wasn't to alarm CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call(616)948-8051 lii Mcmoriani MINI WAREHOUSE from $29.00, available now. Thorn ap­ ple Storage. 948-4242. I or Salt XiHoinolive •78 FORD GRANATA, 302 dual exhaust. ’76 Olds 350. ‘69 Ford Fairlanc. '73 Mustang body. 4 31 inch Quiet Giant tires. '81 Escort, parts only. MonThurs, 9-5, 243-4314 or 945-3882 evenings._________ LOST: Small brown dog lost on Queen Sl, Nashville. White chest Dachsund and Terrier mix, short hair. Name Dolly. Reward. Call collect 1-313-239-0558 or 1-616-758-3581. DEALERSHIP LOG HOMES - Your complete log home manufacturing company has all of America’s finest lines, start­ GOVERNMENT SEIZED/ ing at $9,675. Great earning Surplus vehicles low as $100. potential, will not interfere with BMWs. Cadillacs, Choys, present employment. Invest­ Fords, Mercedes, Porches, plus ment 100% secured by model trucks and vans. Amazing home. Call Mr. Lamont, toll free recorded message reveals 1-800-321-5647. The Original OLD-TIMER LOG HOMES details. 1-676-2008. and Supply Inc., Rl 6, 346 Logue Road, ML Juliet, TN I oi Salt 37122. _______________ THREE PIECE BEDROOM FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send SUIT, excellent condition, or receive your Fax Transmis­ SI25. Must sell. 945-4291. sions. For more information calk Midwest Communications \lt\ccllanctni\ 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or 1000 SUNBEDS-TONING Shirley._______________ TABLESSunal-WOLFF PIANO TUNING, repairing, Tanning Beds. SlcndcrQucst rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Passive Exccrciscrs. Call for Piano Service. Steven Jewell, FREE Color Catalogue. Save to registered tuner, technician 50%. 1-800-228-6292. assistant. Call 945-9888 BRING IN ‘89 with the TIDY HOME CLEANING PARTY-PACK, a celebration SERVICE residential, business, kit for 50 people. $49 buys it all and window washing. Regular or al NEIL’S, downtown Hastings. occasional service. All w irkers GIVE A LASTING GIFT this bonded. 945-9448 year. Stationery, notcheads, cards and envelopes. See our SPANIEL colorful holiday letterheads pre­ COCKER printed and ready for your PUPPIES, AKC, 1 black male, personal message, on your 1 buff female, puppy shots and copier or ours. Stop in at Neil’s wormed. S150-S250. Call after downtown for ideas, or call, 5. 671-4370 945-9105. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Tony Strumbcrgcr, who passed away Dec. 5, 1987. The year has been filled with beautiful memories and silent tears. Sadly missed by his wife, Alice and family ( omiiHiiiiiy Xoticcx ATTENTION Eagles Aerie & Auxiliary #4158: Dues may be paid by mailing to PO Box 41, Hastings, Mi 49058. Be sure return address is correct. For more information, 948-8486, It mil cd OLD ORIENTAL RUGS wanted. Any size or condition. Call 1-800-443-7740. ATTENTION: EXCELLENT INCOME FOR HOME ASSEMBLY WORK. Info. Call 504-646-1700 Dept P 2124. MANAGERS NEEDED for exciting position with expanding convenience store chain. Guar­ anteed starting salary plus bonus, paid vacations, hospital insurance available, advance­ ment to top manager job. Look­ ing for college graduates or three years management experience. Assistant manager part-time cashier positions available. These positions will go fast. Send resume lo: A.B.K. Inc., PO Box 20246, Lansing, Mich., 48901,____________________ VISA/MASTERCARD. US Charge guaranteed regardless of credit rating. Call now! (213) 925-9906 cxL U1893. SERVICE DIRECTORY A COMPLETE LINE CAR & 1RUCK REPAIR indrasW 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Meers: Monday B lo 8 TueidoyFriday 8 to 5 CREOIt CAROS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VTSA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS of TRUCK ACCESSORIES • Bed Liners • Bed Mats • Slider Windows • Running Boards • Push & Brush Guards • Bug Deflectors • Tailgate Guards • Vent Shades • Tonneau Covers • Collision Lights HKML MTM RMHl BVtUM with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! Hl$; BODY * FRAME _______________ 3^ COLLISION REPAIR • Insurance • Refinishing • Frame PARTS Starters Alternators Radiators Batteries MECHAN!CAL SERVICE • Alignment • Brakes • Engine A 21,0 wtoko Rd. y4Da4uO/ Hastings Serving Barry County for Over 17 Years INSURA Alum. CAPS $0EQ Starting at... J A-1 CAP CITY 21 Grand Trunk Battle Creek Call 962-7218 anyone." But John said he did not know why the store had been closed. "I'm not too sure exactly what happened," he said. "It was out of my hands. I honestly and truly don't know." He confirmed that the gas service had been cut off Tuesday afternoon, but he said electrical power was turned off Monday at 11 "They came in and pulled the plug on us," he said on Tuesday. "I thought we'd open up today. We have no power whatsoever." John said he did not know when the store would re-open, but be wasn't optimistic it would be soon. "I had to come in today to cancel orders," he said. "I don’t know for sure until (next) Monday." "The longer we're closed the harder it'll be to open up," he said. By Tuesday evening, the sign in front of Rax had been changed to read "Leak, closed." FINAN’CIAL furnished by... Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. Investors play ‘asset allocation’ in attempts to divide risks Legal Notices CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 214 AN OMNNANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3. IBS OF “THE HASTINGS CODE" (1S70), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRIVATE SWIMM­ ING POOLS THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS that Section 3.155 of ’The Hastings Coda" ba emended to rood o» follow.: Section 1. That Chapter 3. Article 13. Division I of the Hastings Code (1970). be and the same is hereby amended to road as follows: SECTION POOLS 3.LBS PRIVATE SWIMMING Private swimming pools ore permitted in all residential districts, provided all of the following regulations are complied with: (1) The pool shall be equipped with Alteration, circulation, clarification and chlorination systems adequate to maintain Ihe waler in a clean and healthful condition in accordance with the health requirements of the city. ■ (2) The discharge pipe leading from any private swimming pool shall not exceed two (2) inches in diameter, and the discharge pipe of all such pools which may hereafter be constructed shall be com­ posed of galvanized Iron, or such other standard and durable material as may be approved by the director of public services. No private swimming pool shall be wholly or partioHy emptied in any manner that will cause water to flow upon the premises of another and no private swimming pool shall be wholly or partially emptied upon any land if a storm drain is readily accessible to the premises on which the pool is located. No private swimming pool shall be wholly or partially emp­ tied into any sanitary system. (3) No public waler shall be used in connection with the operation of any private swimming pool during any time when restrictions are imposed upon the use of public water. (4) Every person owning land on which there is situated a swimming pool, which contains 24 in­ ches or more of water In depth at any point, shall erect and maintain thereon an adequate enclosure either surrounding the property or pool area, suffi­ cient to make the pool inaccessible to small children. Such enclosure, including gates shall not be less than four (4) feet above the underlying ground. All gates shall be self-closing ond settlatching wit'i latches placed four (4) feet above the underlying ground and otherwise mode inaccessi­ ble from the outside to small children. A natural barrier or other protective device may be approved by the Building Inspector as long as the degree of protection afforded by the substituted devices or structures is not less than the protection afforded by the enclosure, gate ond latch described herein. (5) The wall of the swimming pool shall not be closer than ten (10) feet to any side or rear lot line of the premises, provided on comer lots no part of any pool shall be constructed within ihe front yard of either street. Any walkway or deck adjacent to a pool shall be at least six (6) feet from any side or rear lot line. No part of this walkway shell be plac­ ed within the front yard if on a corner lot. The provisions of this section shall apply to ony basin or other structure for the holding of water for use by the possessor, his family or guests, for swimming, diving and other aquatic sports and recreation, provided, however, that these regula­ tions do not apply to any plastic, canvas or rubber pool temporarily erected upon the ground, holding less than three hundred (300) gallons of water. Section 2. If any section, sentence, douse or phrase of this amended section if lor any reason held lo be invalid or unconstitutional by decision of any Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining por­ tions of this section. SeitiMI 3. Tty* ordinance shall toko effect and shall be in fulFforce from ond after the date of its publication. Moved by Jasperse ond supported by Miller that the above Ordinance be adopted. A new game being played by many in­ vestors is "asset allocation." If you haven't heard of it. maybe you'll recognize it as "diversification." Successful investors have been using it for years. Don't be intimidated by a fancy name because asset allocation makes a lot of sense. It works because the formula is always chang­ ing. The young professional has a different allocation formula than his senior partner, and it changes for both through the years. The key is to divide assets so they meet needs now and still provide for later dreams. Look at a sim­ ple illustration of how asset allocation can work for you. Be generous and give yourself S 100.000 to invest for retirement in 25 years. A good stable U.S. Treasury Bond compounding at 8 percent will grow to S684.850. Not bad. Now. look at what asset allocation can do. Take the same S 100.000 and divide it into five S20.000 investments. Since in­ vestments carry different risks and offer dif­ ferent rewards, it’s fair to say that your five investments will not perform equally. In fact, some will not perform al all. Assume one investment is a total loss, a minus $20,000. The second venture isn't much better. You keep the original deposit, but it doesn't cam a cent. Your next invest­ ment compounds at a disappointing 5 percent and grows to only S67.730. Your fourth choice does only slightly better than the single investment. It compounds at a reasonable 10 percent and is worth $216,690. The final $20,000 is your only extra base hit with a good, but not unreasonable. 15 percent annual return. That grows to $658,380. a little less than the one guaranteed investment. Three of the five performed more poorly than the single fixed investment, yet their combined, diversified performance far ex­ ceeds the single performance- Two firms sign leases at new mini-mall site Owners of Subway Station, a national franchise, and Coleman Rent-to-Own, a fam­ ily owned chain-store business, have signed leases and will open this winter in a threeunit mini-mall on West State Street in Hastings. Those two stores and a third, unknown business will occupy the building now under construction across from the Community Building. Coleman Rent-to-Own is a family-owned business with 40 stores in the Midwest The Hastings store will feature national brands of furniture, appliances and home entertain­ ment equipment Expecting to open in four to six weeks, the owners will be hiring all local employ­ ees beginning the middle of December. Subway Station, owned by Leland Shaffer and Ed Southwick of Allegan, should open Feb. 1. The sub shop will feature 12 types of sandwiches, ranging from the basic ham and cheese, to the BMT, made of ham, pepper­ oni, Genoa salami, and bologna, as well as a line of salads. All food is prepared in front of the customers, with optional "free-fixin's," in­ cluding cheese, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, green peppers and olives. Bread for the sandwiches is made on-site, and prices range from $1.69 to $4.59. Subway has 2,800 stores with 1,500 currently in development across the country. Noya 0 Absent 2 I. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of on Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Clerk on the 28th day of November, 1988. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk • OPEN Monday-Friday 8 to 6; Saturday 8 to 2 (12/1) Asset allocation docs not work miracles, it simply divides risk. It allows you the oppor­ tunity to participate in several sectors of the economy without unnecessary exposure to any one. For that reason, most successful in­ vestors own a variety of assets—stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, real estate, savings and more. Regardless of the amount you invest, plan asset allocation. If you can't remember the fancy name, simply remember to diversify. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previ­ ous week. Company Close AT&T 29 Ameritech 92’/. Bristol Myers 437. Chrysler 25V< CMS Energy 24V. Coca Cola 43 Detroit Edison 16 Dow Chemical 84V. Exxon 427. Ford 51V. Gencorp 17s/. General Motors 84 Hastings Mfg. 31V. IBM 1197» JCPenney 517. Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. 85’/. Kellogg Co. 60’/. McDonald's 46V. Procter & Gamble 81V. Sears 397. S.E. Mich. Gas 19V. Upjohn 29V. Gold $421.75 Silver $6.07 Dow Jones 2101.53 Volume 128,381,000 Officials probing shooting Authorities arc searching for clues to the identity of a gunman who pointed a weapon and fired two rounds at a Lake Odessa man on Nov. 19. Chris Yonkers, 23, told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies he was walking out of his father’s woods near Ryan and Hammond roads in Irving Township when a truck pulled up and stopped in the road ahead of him. The passenger stuck a gun barrel out of the window and aimed in his direction, Yonkers said. He fell to the ground and heard a shot that sounded like a .22-caliber firearm. Yonkers looked up. saw the gun still pointed at him, and heard a second shot, he said. Neither shot struck Yonkers, authorities said. Yonkers said he wasn't sure if the firearm was a gun or a rifle. But he described the truck as a four-wheel drive, deep red or maroon Chevy pickup with a roll bar. The license, Yonkers told police, contained the letters KW and the numbers 75. Deputy Sheriff Lynn Cruttenden said some 98 vehicles in the area contain those let­ ters and numbers, but authorities are narrowing the list. INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto Form Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE >445 >335 >265 >335 JIM, JOHN, PAVE. Ol 945-3412 MILLER SINCE REAL ESTATE 1940 Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. & Mike Humphreys REALTOR Associate Brokers Hastings (616) 945-5182 We are looking for someone with leadership skills to work In our geriatric facility. We offer health Insurance and vacation benefits for part-time. LPN starting wage $8.85. 945-2407 » 8.25 % WTT-’T-’T’V T~» Ft WTTF PIONEER BANK North Branch i bIKI h. 2 1889 31 i 888 1051 Call C. Byrne, RN examination (616)455-0810 REAL ESTATE LPNs-RNs 6:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Part-Time Thornapple Manor individual « efficient service. Since 1908 *l.D Himebaugh DDS •D D While DOS "G. Mancewici DOS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids Change + 7. + 7. —7. +>/. + 7. + 27. + 27. + 1’/. + ’/. + $3.75 -$0.01 + 23.83 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A man accused of threatening the life of a woman scheduled to testify in court against his friend was sentenced last week to four months in jail. In an October jury trial. Thomas R. Sheridan. 35. was found guilty of attempted obstruction of justice after warning a Hastings woman not to appear in court to testify as a prosecution witness in a case against an accus­ ed cocaine dealer. Sheridan, of 1111 E. Center Road, Hastings, also was fined $500. ordered to pay $200 in court costs and was placed on a twoyear term of probation. He was ordered to perform 50 hours of community service. A seven-woman, five-man jury acquitted Sheridan of the more serious charges of extor­ tion and obstruction of justice. But the jury found him guilty of the lesser charge of at­ tempted obstruction of justice. The victim in the case testified sh^had been subpoenaed to testify in Febnntryvas a pro­ secution witness in a case egajnst Steven Edger, pending in district court. ‘ The night before the hearing,was at a Hastings bar with three friends wjjten she was approached by Sheridan, she said. She said Sheridan stood at the end of the bar for a while, approached her. and told her she wouldn't appear in court to testify against Edger the following morning. "He stated I would not make it to court alive on Monday." she testified. "You think I’m kidding?" She said she was told. "You're not going to make it to court on Monday." Then he kissed her on the check and said, "It was nice knowing you," Runer said. She told the court she was "scared and very upset.” and left the building with two friends and drove to the Barry County Sheriffs Department to report the matter. Witnesses later confirmed several details of her story. Sheridan, who took the witness stand in his own defense, denied he threatened to harm the woman when he spoke with her that night. "I told her she shouldn’t lie in court about Steven Edger or she'd get in trouble." he said. "I knew she had been lying in court about Steve.” The victim said she suffered no harm and testified against Edger in 56th District Court. Edger was found guilty in August of delivery of cocaine and conspiracy to deliver cocaine. He was later sentenced to two to 20. years in prison. Open House at Zion The congregation of Zion Lutheran Church, Woodland is holding an Appreciation Open House -for- Rev. and Mrs. CliffRandall Sunday, December 4th This will be his last day for serving as our Pastor. All who wish to express their thoughts and well-wishes are cordially invited. The event will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. CORRECTION The ad In the Reminder of November 29th incorrectly showed Hastings Sav­ ings and Loan to be insured by the F.D.I.C. Hastings Savings and Loan Is insured by the FSLIC with deposits Insured to S 100,000. STATE OF MICHIGAN Before the Michigan Public Service Commission In the matter of the application of BARRY COUNTY TELEPHONE COMPANY for authority to revise depreciation ratea. Case No. U-9238 12 MONTH CD i z 1’1 o n i n f PREMIUM CUSTOM — Hastings man sentenced in death threat Nurse Aides We have positions available to cer­ tified nurse aides on all 3 shifts. Ex­ cellent benefit package. Starting wage $4.64 an hour. Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings Phil’s Pizzeria Italian Specialties 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Downtown HOURS. Tun-Ttwre pm.. MIDDLEVILLE Fn, I Sat. 1130am * pm . Sun a-io Closed Mon NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENTS OR AN INQUIRY On September 30,1983 BARRY COUNTY TELEPHONE COMPANY filed an application with the Michigan Public Service Commission for authority to revise Its deprecia­ tion rates. Depreciation measures the value of the equip­ ment that is used up each year to provide telephone ser­ vice. Since depreciation expense Is a part of the cost of telephone service, any changes will affect the cost of ser­ vice and may eventually show up in rate cases. Any interested person may review the application at the office of Barry County, 123 Orchard Street, Delton, Ml 490*6, or at the Michigan Public Service Commission, 6545 Mercantile Way, Lansing, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Further notice is given that any interested person may submit comments or request an Inquiry on the applica­ tion by sending a request or comments In writing to the Michigan Public Service Commission, Post Office Box 30221, Lansing, Michigan 48909, with a copy to Barry County Telephone Company, P.O. Box 128, Delton, Ml 49046. The request or comments should reference Case No. U-9238 and must be received by the Commission no later than January 5, 1969. Dated: 12/1/88 Barry County Telepnone Company W.C. Smith, President An Officer of the Company � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-12-08.pdf c9e65b1d6d88ca11812b7d86c960e9f5 PDF Text Text junty girls >announced ...wrap Two Nashville men heroic in tragedy MADD plans vigil for crash victims See Story, Page 2 See Story, Page 9 See Story, Page 10 ‘Hot-rodding’ leads to driver's arrest Authorities said a driver who was •‘tot-rodding" after having a few drinks was arrested for drunken driving Satur­ day evening after he ran off the road and struck a stop sign north of Hastings. James Lewis Potter. 39. told police he was hot-rodding with another vehicle on North Broadway when he lost control of his truck at the curve when the road becomes M-43. The Lowell resident told police he was driving too fast when he left the west side of the road, hit a stop sign and rolled over his 1988 Ford pickup truck. The other car left the scene, and Potter refused to identify its driver, said Michigan State Police. Putter, who registered .19 percent on a chemical breath test, was arrested for drunken driving and was lodged in the Barry County Jail, police said. He refused treatment from Hastings Ambulance at the scene of the accident. Early morning ice leads to rollover An icy patch along Barber Road caus­ ed a rollover accident Saturday that left a Hastings woman injured. Judith A. Raffter, 51. was treated at Pennock Hospital and released after the 8:10 a.m. accident, said Michigan State Police. Troopers Greg Fouty and Michael Haskamp said Raffier, of 2825 Martin Road, was driving south on Barber Road north of Woodlawn when her car slid across a patch of frost on the roadway. The vehicle crowed the road, struck the earn teak of Barber and rolled over. A 37-year-old Delton woman riding with Raffler was not hurt in- the crash, troopers said. Both were wearing aesthete at the time. No utoUunn were issued. ■ m ■ AFi riR* OnSMuMHt mm laid motorist who said he (mt on Ma wwtoh while he Mt coetfpi bfhb car'StWarm M accident in Ctrit® jutud in the 4 a.m. crash on Tincher toad south of Vedder Road. Mkhigan Stale Nice Trooper Greg roucy hdu ncrnMoez wm wraroouBa on Tivher when to kwt control on the 0*vel rood. His 1982 Chevrolet spun ciockwiae, left the road and up in a ditch along the roadway. No citations were issued. Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings B3.Hri6r DEC 0 8 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Three Barry County Jail inmates remained at large Wednesday after they broke through a window Sunday night to escape from the jail. The three tore apart a countertop bolted to the wall and used it to smash their way through a four-foot high window about 8:20 p.m. The escapees arc John J. Acker Jr.. 21, of Delton, and Timothy J. Johnson, 21. and Frederick E. Miller 111. 20. both from Dayton, Ohio. Barry County Sheriff Dave Wood said that at the time of the escape, the jail cells were unlocked in the medium-security East Wing, and the inmates were free to walk around in a common area. "Three of them went into this single room in a comer as far away from the control center as possible." Wood said. by Kathleen Scott Scars on his arm and shoulder are constant reminders to Rins Yarger of how close he came to death nihe months ago. The 37-year-old rural Freeport resident was injured March 9 when a 150-ton punch press slid from its blocks at E.W. Bliss Co. in Hastings. The scrape, stretching from his stomach to his shoulder near his neck, required stitches in only a few places, says Yarger, but looking into it, doctors could see an artery that connected to his brain. That cut healed, as did gashes on his back, body rejects his arm. He’s been undergoing therapy, had numer­ ous operations, battled infections and warded off bouts of depression. He's also had a setback in his 6701 N. Broadway, Freeport, fanning practice because with limited use of his right hand, Yarger can’t be the handyman he owe was. He says most of his workman's compensation pay­ check goes toward paying the carpenters, plumbers, repairmen and other hired helpers for the work he used to do. A determined burglar broke through a basemear window in Hastings Tuesday to wed $20 in cash. Hath* police said a resident of the 1000 Mpek W North Church Street sakl she arriTOd home Monday to find her TV acton. Knowing she had turned the set of. before leaving, she searched the to«y and called police. Nrotaaa Al Stanton said the burglar had apparently tried to enter the rear door ofthe house and damaged the storm door latch bi the process. Eventually, the burglar marie his way to a basement window, broke the glass and opened the bolt to let himself in the house. He went upstairs, where he forc­ ed opM a wooden door that had been locked with a skeleton key, Stanton said. Otoe imide the house, he turned on the TV aat and pulled a shade in the liv­ ing room. The only money taken was $20 in assorted bills sitting in a small wooden box on the bedroom dresser. Other money laying on top of the dresser was not touched, and nothing else was removed from the home, the woman said. A neighbor told police he saw a darkcTOored car stop in front of the bouse and observed a person get out of the car and go up to the house. .^ICE 25* UICHIQAa Authorities believe they used blankets to muffle the sound made when they struck the glass. Because the glass did not shatter, none of the jail staff heard the escape. Wood said. Like auto glass, the special windows at the jail break into a spiderweb pattern when cracked. Once broken, the three were able to push the glass out of the frame to make their escape. Wood said the staff was alerted when another inmate began yelling about the break­ out. Wood said. No other inmates attempted to leave. Wood said. Acker was serving a onc-year jail sentence handed down Oct. 26. for receiving and con­ cealing stolen property. Acker pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court to the receiving and concealing charge in exchange for the dismissal of charges of breaking and entering. Johnson and Miller were awaiting preliminary exam in 56th District Court on charges of breaking and entering a store in Orangeville. After a chase, the two were ar­ rested Nov. 23 by Michigan State Police shortly after the alleged burglary. Both were being held in lieu of $5,000 cash or surety bond. Immediately after the break-out. sheriff's deputies cordoned off about four blocks around the jail and used a tracking dog in an unsuccessful attempt to recapture the three missing inmates. Wood said authorities have no leads on the escapees and aren’t sure if the two Ohio residents left the area or arc hiding in the county. "You don’t know about these people.” he said. "They could be laying low or they could be heading back to familiar territory." Acker was one of two Delton men arrested earlier this year in connection with a series of burglaries near Delton and Middleville. His co-defcndant, John A. Falvo. escaped from the lockup room at the district court house on Aug. 31. Falvo was recaptured shortly afterward, but Clarence E. Neff, who broke out with Falvo. remained free until he was picked up in Oc­ tober by Battle Creek Police. Injured Bliss Co. employee continues battle to keep arm Amputation might be necessary yet in the remainder of the first year of healing if his Burater steals cash from home . Three men still at large after jail break but the road to recovery for his right arm has taken longer and still is not complete. deer about 100 feet before Che crash. No ctetsoro were issued. . THURSDAY, December 8, 1988 VOLUME 133, NO. 49 Despite the new limits in his life, Yarger uses his farmer's philosophy to deal with life’s latest major blow. "From being a farmer, I can say it doesn’t do any good to look back, and say like, 'I shouldn't have planted that com,’ y' know," relates the 1970 Hastings High School graduate. "It's the same scenario of 'what ifs.' "Some people may look at this as a trag­ milking the cows when he got home from edy in life. 1 guess 1 look at it as an inter­ ruption. Well have to change some things. , work. When the surgeffes are over, I may have to • • Some men who worked at Bliss knew that • Yarger was a good machine repairman. When pick a new path in life. Things will be dif­ ferent This is a temporary inconvenience in the press manufacturer was starting a new segment of machine repair work, his friends my life." The accident that March morning, which asked if he was interested. resulted in minor injury to another em­ ployee, is not without its irony. "I went from the most dangerous job (farming) to work in town and that's where I got hurt," Yarger says, adding that he farmed for 20 years without a major injury. "(The accident) was one of those things where I was hurt by something somebody "I figured I would do it for a while, so if farming didn’t get any better, Td have another job," he relates. "I figured rd be there for at least a couple of years. Yarger had been in the assembly area for less than 2 1/2 days; he started there on Monday, and the accident was Wednesday Yarger says he is not bitter, because har­ morning. He was going to begin field ser­ vice, making in-house repairs for customers at their plants. Figuring Yarger would be better qualified to repair the presses if he had boring bad feelings would be a waste of time helped build them, supervisors sent him to and would not help his recovery. the assembly area to work on eccentric gear else did," he says. "I'm not blaming any­ body. but it was one of those things." "Everybody's got their opinion," he says. "You'll never gain anything by being bitter." The entire company is a dangerous place to work because it's in the heavy equipment industry, but Yarger says he thinks machine repair is more hazardous than the assembly area where he was working the day the press fell on him. But the limited number of workers in machine repair made a difference. "We worked together so you knew how everything was done," he explains. Yarger had been farming and putting in about 60 hours a week at Bliss in the nine months he was there before the accident A high school co-op student would milk his cows in the morning and return after school to begin chores. Yarger would finish up, presses. A crane had been used to lay a 150-ton press on its back onto a three-point landing of blocks, two feet above the floor. A slide was inserted, but it didn’t fit and was sent back to be reworked, he says. The foreman told Yarger and his co-wor­ kers to put the main drive gear and the clutch on the side. And it all had been on for 10 to 15 minutes, he says. "And accidents always happen in the worst places, y* know,” be says. Yarger and Richard Kidder, the other employee who was injured, were working between the press and a fence enclosing a pit where taller presses are assembled. A 120-pound-pressure air hose broke in the pit and made a lot of noise. Kidder and Story continued on page 6 Russ Yarger has limited use of his right hand, but can still use a pitchfork to feed his cows. Provincial House gets perfect score in national study by Elaine Gilbert A nationwide study of the quality of care in nursing homes gives perfect marks to Provin­ cial House in Hastings and cites Thomapple Manor with five violations. Provincial House was one of the few nurs­ ing homes in the area ihat had no violations. Lynn Sommerfeld, administrator at Thor­ napple Manor, said the violations there already have all been corrected. The study was based on inspections by the Michigan Department of Public Health in February 1988 just two months after a remodeling and expansion project was com­ pleted at Thornapplc Manor. Sommerfeld said. Released last week, the federal Health Care Financing Administration study was based on state inspection reports on about 15,000 nurs­ ing homes nationwide, including 400 in Michigan. The facilities were rated on whether they met 32 criteria for quality of care, ranging from freedom from menial and physical abuse to the cleanliness of residents’ living quarters and toilets. At Provincial House. Administrator Joyce Weinbrccht said. “We re very pleased. It meant we’re undeniably doing what we should be doing." "Delivering care to the elderly ill is a com­ plicated process, combining preparing and serving many special diets, supplying clean laundry, personal as well as linens: proper medical and nursing care, keeping patients safe, having appropriate activities for all of the patients as individuals and meeting the social needs of both the patients and their families during a most difficult time in life," Weinbrccht said. She said she thinks the study "might be a hair misleading ' on the surface concerning violations other nursing homes have received. While acknowledging that some nursing homes in other counties do have serious pro­ blems, some of the violations cited at other places sound more serious than they really are. She noted that Thomapple Manor was cited for violating a requirement that calls for an ongoing program of meaningful activities, based on identified needs and interests of each resident. "I know they (Thomapple Manor patients) have activities all the time. They're coming here for tea today." Weinbrccht said. Sommerfeld feels the same way. “We’re doing bingo, movies, exercise and bowling on a daily basis,” he said. "We have a full-time (activities) director. Even though many (patients) are attending, it was not being documented on the patients* charts. If it’s not on paper (when state inspec­ tors come in), it’s not there,” Sommerfeld said of the reason for the violation. Witen nurses and nurse's aides are extreme­ ly busy, it’s hard to spend time documenting diversional activities, he said. “I don't think the report docs justice to any nursing home in the state of Michigan," Som­ merfeld said. “My peers throughout the coun­ try feel the same way. For example, if you’re cited in dietary, it may be for a dirty dish rag. It’s not reflective of the entire dietary depart­ ment. It’s picayune-type of citations. "You could probably put up most nursing home dietary departments against most restaurants and the nursing homes would come up on top 90 percent of the time," he said. “I think the study is unfair, but maybe it’s because we’ve got five citations... Il's an in­ teresting study, but it’s not reflective of what is going on in most nursing homes.” Sommerfeld said that after state inspectors spent three full days at Thornapple Manor, he and the staff immediately went to work to cor­ rect what the inspectors felt should be changed. Thornapplc Manor also was cited for not meeting the requirement that each resident receive daily personal hygiene as needed to assure cleanliness, good skin care, good grooming and oral hygiene, taking into ac­ count individual preferences. That violation stemmed from inspectors fin­ ding "two patients with heavy coated tongues. "I think the study is unfair, but maybe it’s because we’ve gotfive citations... It’san interesting study, but it’s not reflective of what is going on in most nursing homes. ’ Lynn Sommerfeld (Thomapple Manor Administrator) 10 patients with dry skin and seven with long, soiled fingernails,” Sommerfeld said. He said he didn't really know how to ex­ plain the tongue situation but that hot water heat probably contributed to the dry skin. He said keeping lotions available is remedying that. "The fingernails, they could have washed them 10 minutes ago but you don’t know what the patients might get into.” Concerning a violation relating to residents with bowel and bladder control problems, Sommerfeld said three patients did not have written care plans for rehabilitative training. "Again that was a documentation pro­ blem." but the opportunities are there, he said. "And five were observed to be wet,” Sommerfeld said, noting that it could happen soon after they were changed. Another violation was for not meeting criteria that each resident receive rehabilitative nursing care to promote max­ imum physical functioning to prevent loss of ability to walk or move freely, deformities and paralysis. See NURSING HOMES, page 12 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 8, 1988 Two Nashville men act heroically in accident by Mark LaRose Martin Dawson of Nashville was on his way to work for the 24th straight day at Southern Gravure Services in Battle Creek the day before Thanksgiving at about 3 p.m. when he came upon the scene of a fatal car crash on M-66 near Baseline Road. The engine compartment of the station wagon, containing six Battle Creek residents, was on fire as Dawson approached the scene. Dawson said the whole driver's side of the car was smashed in. and it looked as if the vehicle had struck a cement culvert and flip­ ped completely over and landed on its wheels again. Dawson said he saw 15-ycar-old crash sur­ vivor Randall Manwarren, his face covered with blood, get out of the car and go up to Bil­ ly Lee, also of Nashville, who also had stop­ ped at the site of the fatal crash that claimed three lives. Martin Dawson of Nashville stands next to the culvert and burned-out area where the ill-fated carcame to rest after flipping over and landing on its wheels again In a fatal accident the day before Thanksgiving. South Jefferson STREET NEWS EVENTS Chugging along, singing a song, the Holly Trolley returns to Hastings this week. A ride on the trolley through the "City of Lights" Is a holiday treat not to be missed. Sing Jingle Bells on our soapbox this week, individually or as a group and we will treat you to a ride on the Holly Trolley. (Limit 200, all ages) 2. The Christmas Season is not complete without attending the annual Hastings High School Band and Choir Christmas Concert. This non-stop musical event takes place at the high school gym this Sunday at 3 p.m. Be there and enjoy. The Middle School does their thing on Monday evening at 7:30 In the Mid­ dle School gym. 3. One of the most precious gifts you can give is your blood, especially needed during the holiday season. Visit Pennock Hospital this Friday from 10 until 4 and leave a donation at the blood bank. Visit Bosley's after you give and get a free candy bar to restore your Christmas spirit. If you get a gallon pin at this drive, it’s a $2.00 gift certificate. A gift of $10.00 to Barry Community Hospice gives you the opportunity to honor aioved one In the Christmas Memory Tree. Details from Hospice at 948-8452. 5. Santa stops at Bosley’s and South Jefferson Street this Friday evening from 5:30 until 7:30. Santa’s gift to you Is a Christmas coloring book and candy cane when you visit him at Bosley's. Santa has many other visits schedul­ ed this season, Including many on the Holly Trolley. 6. Plan a trip to “Of Christmas Past" at Charlton Park this weekend. 7. Flashlight Symphony — December 10. Stage your own flashlight symphony, Christmas songs preferred, on South Jefferson one night this week and we will give each participant a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 10) 8. Enjoy Christmas Caroline on the streets of Downtown Hastings this Saturday. 9. Karen’s Kubby Hole, has moved to the old Hastings Savings and Loan Building on East State Street in Downtown Hastings. Don't miss a visit to this unique gift shop this Holi­ day season. 10. Santa joins those who enjoy Sunday Brunch at the County Seat on South Jefferson from now until Christmas. (Gift cwtiflcatM ■» Hmilad to on* parton per month and. unloa* olherwtao elated, to thee* 1t or older.) Cholesterol program planned for sr. citizens A special program for senior citizens on cholesterol will be held at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, al the Woodland Friendship Center. registered nurse from Pen­ nock Hospital, will present the program and she wioll answer questions. At the con­ clusion of the session, VanDcnack will set aside time for one-on-one discussion with any interested senior. Lunch will be served, and the menu will include chicken and rice casserole, oriental blend vegetables, tossed salad, applesauce and milk. The Woodland Friendship Center is located at the Woodland Eagles Club, 125 N. Main St.. Woodland. Seniors are urged to call one day in advance for the meal and a donated of $1 is requested. f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE >445 I IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE *335 <265 I PARTIAL DENTURE *335 •Our on pramiioi lob provide* individual 8 •tticient torvice. (616) 455-0810 •LD. Him«bough DOS •D.D. Whit* DOS •G. 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Holiday Store Hours at Bosley’s are 9 until 8 weekdays, until 5:30 on Saturdays and every Sunday from 10 until 1. Everyday is Double Print Day at Bosley's. Prescription drug benefits also available (Form 172V). Call today for FREE FACTS in­ cluding costs, exceptions, limita­ tions, and renewal provisions. Quickly turning his car around, Dawson said he thought he saw the driver of the car, Robert L. Allen, 45, who was pronounced dead on arrival at Battle Creek Community Hospital, open his door and fall out. After stopping his car, Dawson jumped out and checked his trunk for a fire extinguisher, but couldn't find one. He started running up to the scene as Lee ran across the road to a nearby house and got a fire extinguisher. By the time Dawson got up to the car, Lee was already spraying the burning engine compartment. "The fire was only out for 10-15 seconds before it started back up again," Dawson said. "First I ran up to the driver whose whole head was gushing blood, and I pulled him away from the car." “I was kind of in a state of shock and didn't really realize what I had come upon," Dawson added. Then Lee hollered for Dawson to get the lit­ tle girl, Roselyn Manwarren, 5, out of the back of the burning car. "At that point, I just started acting instinc­ tively," Dawson said. "The fire was burning real good again by then." "There was only a one-foot gap in the win­ dow. and the little girl was on top of the two older women in back, and I had to turn her around before I could get her out," Dawson recalled. “1 remember taking my coat off after I pull­ ed her about 15 feet away from the car, and I just assumed some of the other people who had stopped had wrapped her up with it.". But Dawson learned later that his coat con­ taining his car keys had been stolen by an op­ portunistic thief. "Then I pulled the woman who survived (Barbara Foreman) out of the front passenger's side. She may have opened the door herself, and I carried her to safety,” Dawson said. Hurrying back to the flaming vehidq,#| Dawson quickly pulled the back jeat'j passengers, Ethel O. Damon, 78, and Bonnie ‘ Manwarren, 52, out of the car. "I don’t remember if the other guy (Lee) helped me with the older women, but I think he might have," Dawson said. “They felt like they were already dead, but I didn't want to leave them because the car was burning so badly.” Bonnie Manwarren was pronounced dead at the scene, and Damon was pronounced dead on arrival at Battle Creek’s Leila Hospital. "After we pulled the older ladies out and away from the car, I ran back to my car and got some foam rubber padding and put the driver, who was still conscious, on it,” Dawson said. "I stayed with that guy until shortly before he died.” "He’d rolled off the pad by the time we came back to pull him away from the fire, so I rolled it up and put it under his head because blood was just pouring out of it,” be said. "The three ambulances started arriving around that time. 1 don't think it was ten minutes before they arrived, but I wasn't real­ ly aware of everything going on around me.” “I just stayed with the driver after we got everyone away from the fire. I held his hand and tried to comfort him as best I could. 1 told him God loved him and to hang on,” Dawson recalled. "He asked me how the others were, and 1 told him they were all right." "Then two guys came, and I got up. I had blood on both arms up to my elbows, so I went over to a nearby creek and tried to wash it off." “When 1 got back, a state trooper told me the driver had gone into cardiac arrest and died," he added. "So I was glad I’d had the chance to tell him what 1 did,” Dawson said. "I’m just hap­ py (Lee) got that fire extinguisher because he put the fire out long enough to give us a chance to get the dead people out. Without it, I know we couldn't have gotten them out in time." "I remember being aware that the gas tank could explode any minute, and about a minute after the pressure blew the cap off. the fireman came and put the fire out,” Dawson said. But not before the fire had burned a 15-foot circle of grass around the wreck. Even after they got the victims out of the car. they weren't safe until Dawson and Lee went back and pulled them a safe distance from the flame-engulfed car. "I feel funny about talking about myself do­ ing something that policemen and ambulance technicians do all the time,” Dawson said. "I don’t feel like a hero.” But who knows what a hero is supposed to feel like? Many professional medical people and emergency technicians spend entire careers without coming to a scene as horrible as the one Dawson and Lee happened upon. Who can say they would have responded as unselfishly and as courageously as Dawson and Lee did that day? According to a report in the Nov. 25 issue of the Battle Creek Enquirer and News, the surviving woman, Barbara Foreman, was no stranger to violence and death. In 1977, her son and grandson were brutally murdered. “David Manwarren, his wife, Gloria, and a son, David Emo.y, 3, were found shot to death on Dec. 4 (1977) in their Battle Creek Sales Representative P.O. Box 121, Hastings, Ml 49058-0121 (616) 323-0982 WRITE US A LETTER! THE HASTINGS BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 A Hastings woman who illegally received more than $11,000 in welfare benefits was sentenced last week to serve 40 weekends in the Barry County Jail. Additionally, Shari Endsley was directed to return the $11,361 to the Barry County Department of Social Services. Endsley, 21, pleaded guilty last month to a charge of attempted welfare fraud over $500. In exchange, the prosecutor’s office agreed to drop more serious charges of welfare fraud over $500 and welfare fraud by failure to inform. Prior to sentencing Nov. 30 in Barry In October he petitioned the court to withdraw the guilty plea, claiming he had “The quickest way for a parent to get a child's attention is to sit down and look comfortable.” — Lane Olinghouse Warehouse Space — NEEDED — ' 3,000-5,000 sq. ft., clean, dry with dock. In Hastings area. Send replies to: Ad No. 356 । c/o The Reminder, P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Michigan 49058 "They acted like they just knew it was the right thing to do.” "You are on a self-determined course of not touched the girl for sexual purposes. self-destruction," Shuster said. "If you've got the guts, if you have any backbone, if you Trial was scheduled to begin next week in Barry County Circuit Court, but Kidder have any desire, you can beat this. "If you want to succeed, I'll be one of the struck the new plea agreement with the first to applaud your efforts. If you cant, the ticket is in your hands." prosecutor's office. Bond was cancelled, and Kidder was remanded to the Barry County Jail. He faces up to 15 years in prison when he is sentenced Jan. 11. A Hastings man charged with writing two $10 checks on a closed account pleaded guilty Friday to the two charges. A Delton man stood mute last week to charges of delivery of marijuana, a four-year felony offense. William C. Betts, 31, will face pre-trial hearing Dec. 14 in Barry County Circuit In exchange for the guilty pleas, the Court. Betts, of 180 Trails End, was arrested Oct 19 by Prairieville Township Police, who prosecutor’s office agreed to recommend that James R. Johnson, 48, serve no more than 30 days in jail and make re&itution. But retired Judge Richard Robinson rejected the recommendation, sending Johnson to the Barry County Jail for 12 clocked him driving 76 mph on Lockshore Road. Police recovered one kilogram of marijuana hidden throughout the car, plus a set of triple beam scales. The 1977 Pontiac Trans Am he was three jobs to support her family, McPhillips asked the court to delay her sentence until months. Johnson's attorney, Michael McPhillips, asked the court to follow the recommendation, saying his client had wrote driving also was impounded by police. Darryl McGhee pleaded guilty last week to the end of her probationary period so she the two checks during a difficult period when could continue working. "The hardship that Mrs. Endsley and her Correction's "boot camp" for youthful Johnson was out of work and suffering from a back injury. family would suffer would far exceed the benefits to society by exacting that extra When asked to make a comment, Johnson said, “I owe money and I want to pay it pound of flesh," he said. Endsley, who said she is working one back." But Robinson said other checks have come to light since Johnson's arrest for writing the checks in June to two area gas County Circuit Court, Endsley's attorney, Michael McPhillips said his client has worked diligently to get off and stay off welfare. "It was at a period in her life where her life was in turmoil," McPhillips said. ’ She began working. She got off public assistance long before these charges were filed." Observing that his client is now working full-time job plus part-time jobs, described her present plight, and said, "I don't know what else to say." Judge Richard M. Shuster said a delayed sentence would send the wrong message to people who may be tempted to abuse the welfare system knowing they could then remain out of jail while working to pay off the debt "We recognize there's a tremendous amount, not only of welfare fraud, but a tremendous amount ... that seems to be unwarranted," he said. In addition to the jail sentence, Endsley was put on a five-year term of probation and ordered to perform 50 hours of community service. At the rate of $50 a week, Endsley will pay restitution for the next four years and five months. In other court business: A 32-year-old Middleville man who admitted to fondling an 8-year-old girl Kevin T. Kidder told the court he touched the girl, who had been sleeping on his couch at 5450 Engel Road, while visiting the family. In exchange for the guilty plea to the that offense, the prosecutor’s office agreed to drop two first-degree charges and an habitual offender charge alleging that Kidder had a previous conviction in 1983 for criminal sexual conduct In September, Kidder pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, testifying that he had touched the girl for sexual purposes. stations. "Pm sure at the time (Assistant Prosecutor Dale) Crowley made this plea agreement, he was only seeing the tip of the iceberg," Robinson said. "I'm not sure we’re seeing the whole iceberg yet." Rather than writing bad checks for food and clothing, Robinson said several of the checks that have come to light were written at area bars. Johnson, of 643 S. Wall Lake Road, was placed on a five-year term of probation and was granted work release during his jail sentence. Court costs of $400 were imposed, and a tentative restitution amount of $651.50 was imposed. Johnson also was forbidden to open a checking account without permission of his probation agent. A Muskegon Heights motorist was sentenced last week to spend the next 52 weekends in the Barry County Jail for drunkendriving. Robert O. Bramer, 34, who has already served 44 days in jail, was placed on a two-year term of probation and ordered to contribute 50 hours of community service. He pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of second-offense drunken driving in exchange for the dismissal of the more serious third-offense charge. The latter charge requires the defendant to serve at least one year in jail. Prior to sentencing Nov. 30, Judge Shuster questioned whether Bramer felt remorse for his actions. "I know that I have a problem with alcohol," Bramer said, "and I plan on getting involved with some kind of (Alcoholics QUOTE: Bonnie was also Rosclyn Manwarren's legal guardian. Because little Roselyn no longer has Bonnie Manwarren to care for her. the Dawsons have offered to adopt the 5-year-old. They called the hospital and the Department of Social Services in Battle Creek and told the worker in charge of the case that if no other family member came forward, they would like to give the child a family and a home in Nashville. Dawson said Nashville is a much nicer and safer environment for a child than a big city will ever be, and he and his wife feel the little girl has already suffered enough trauma in her short life. "I’m earning good wages, and we can offer the girl a better life,” Dawson said. "We're really wondering about life in the big city. Wc feel there's a better family at­ mosphere in Nashville, and that's why wc live here," Susan said. “We have plenty of love in our home, and the more love you give, the more you receive. We have a loving home for Roselyn, and our kids think the adoption is a great idea." "When we told them (their chtidren), they said there’s an extra bed for her in the girls' room," she added. "When Melinda came home the next day she expected to have a new sister there. But we explained it all to them, and they didn't have any problems with adopting Roselyn," Susan said. " ' Welfare violator ordered to return illegal benefits, plus there’s jail pleaded guilty last week to third-degree criminal sexual conduct Have your own opinions? home. Another son, Terry Manwarren, IV5. survived.” the Enquirer report said. Dawson is a plating journeyman. He is also a graduate of Maple Valley High School and was the first recipient of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship. He was on his way to work for the 24th day in a row so he could have the Thanksgiving holiday off and be paid for it. but he never made it to work on Wednesday. Nov. 23. However, his employers at Southern Gravure Services paid him not only for the holiday but also for the day hr missed because he was helping the victims of the fatal accident. Dawson's supervisor. Colin Price, said Dawson is an excellent employee, who has been with the company for one year. “Martin has worked hard and earned himself an apprenticeship.” Price said. "He is a real nice, easy-going and friendly person who is well liked by his fellow employees." "It doesn't surprise me that he acted as honorably as he did,” he added. Dawson and his wife Susan have three children. Martin 11. 9. Melinda, 7, and Amy Rose, 5. The Enquirer story also noted that the deceased. Bonnie Manwarren, and her hus­ band, Ray. were Randall Manwarren's legal guardians, and Manwarren and her mother, the deceased Ethel Damon, were on their way back from picking the boy up for the holiday from Pine Hills, a home for boys near Mount Pleasant. The Dawsons have since found out that LPNs-RNs 6:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Part-Time We are looking for someone with leadership skills to work in our geriatric facility. We offer health Insurance and vacation benefits for part-time. LPN starting wage $8.85. Thornapple Manor 945-2407 • Call C. Byrne, RN Anonymous). "You don't accept your problem with alcohol very completely, do you, Mr. Br-mer?" Shuster replied. "I know Pm an alcoholic, and I've got to do something," Bramer said in return. In addition to imposing court costs and fines totalling $1,000, Shuster told the defendant if he violated his probation, he would be sent to jail, seven days a week, to serve out his one-year sentence. probation violation after he was dropped from the Michigan Department of offenders. A former resident of Boysville Home in Clinton, McGhee pleaded guilty in September to fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct after admitting to intimately touching a sleeping female camper at Yankee Springs State Park. McGhee, 17, said be knowingly violated the rules of the Special Alternative Incarceration Program, which led to his dismissal. Sentencing was set for Dec. 21 before Judge Hudson E. Deming, and McGhee was returned to the Barry County Jail Another defendant was sentenced last week to 90 days in the Michigan Department of Corrections "boot camp." Shawn J. Frye, 19, was sentenced Nov. 29 to the special facility after he was round guilty of violating a term of his probation. In March, Frye, of 620 E. Madison St., was sentenced to 12 months in the Barry County jail with a term in a halfway house after leaving jail. Earlier, Frye had pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted breaking and entering. A trial date of Feb. 6 was set for Hastings resident Kristine Kotesky on two charges of welfare fraud. Kotesky, 29, stood mute in November to charges of welfare fraud over $500 and welfare fraud by failure to inform. She allegedly received Aid to Dependent Children and food sumps between September 1985 and April 1988. Both counts are four-year felony offenses. Preliminary motions for Kotesky, of 3805 Gun Lake Road, will be held Jan. 22 in Barry County Circuit Court. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered last week on behalf of Clarence F. Harrington. The 33-year-old Hastings resident stood mute Nov. 30 to charges of drunken driving, third offense and second offense. The arrest stems from an incident Nov. 15 on M-37 near Campground Road. A pre-trial hearing was set for Dec. 14, and bond was continued in the matter A pre-trial hearing was set for this week before Judge Deming for William Rountree, of no known address. Rountree faces charges of extortion and obstruction of justice. In court Nov. 16, he pleaded not guilty to both charges. A $25,000 bond was continued in the matter. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 8. 1988 — Page 3 Delton man elected to Michigan Farm Bureau board AREA BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS: IT’S A GIRL Tom Guthrie, a cash crop farmer from Delton, last Friday was elected to a seat on the 17-membcr Michigan Farm Bureau Board of Directors. Guthrie, who has owned and operated the Sunshine Prairie Farm since 1974, won a twoyear term in a vote of 55 delegates in his district. The election took place in Grand Rapids at the Michigan Farm Bureau's 69th annual meeting. "I ran for the position two years ago." Guthrie said. "I thought 1 had something to offer to the Farm Bureau." Guthrie lost in a close vote to Charlene Thompson of Freeport in a race to succeed Elton R. Smith of Caledonia, who was stepp­ ing down in 1986 as the state organization' < president. But the results were different last Friday, as the delegates selected the Delton man. Guthrie’s district includes Barry. Allegan. Kent. Ionia and Ottawa counties. The 55 delegates who voted were apportioned accor­ ding to the number of active Farm Bureau members in each county. Allegan and Kent counties each hud 14 delegates. Ottawa had 11. Ionia nine and Barry seven. Guthrie is no stranger to holding positions in farm organizations. He has been president of the Barry County Farm Bureau for the past six years and recently served on a statewide Farm Bureau study committee. At the urging of Robert Bender, who is now the 88th District State Representative in Lans­ ing. Guthrie joined the Farm Bureau a little more than 20 years ago. Since then he has served in a variety of positions at the county level of the Fann Bureau. "The Farm Bureau has helped me grow as an individual." he said. "I want to offer it and the agricultural community something in return.” Guthrie milked cows at his farm until three years ago. when he participated in the dairy herd buyout. Since then, his farm has been more heavily involved in servicing other area farmers. Guthrie estimates that he owns 350 acres of farmland in Barry County and his farming operations covers about 1.200 acres in Barry County and northern Kalamazoo County. He does custom work, offering services in harvesting, plowing and planting, and any other help farms may need. A lifelong farmer, he said his duties as a director chiefly will be to implement and guide the Farm Bureau organization's policies and sec that they are carried out. "I’d like to make myself available to all the members." he said. “I’ll do my best to help the Michigan Farm Bureau be the best it can be." Faye Adam of Snover in Sanilac County and Pat Albright of Coldwater in Branch County were the other newcomers elected to the board. Those re-elected were Blaine Van­ Sickle of Marshall. Wayne Wood of Marlette. Lyle LeCronier of Freeland. Margaret Kanes of West Branch. Janis Sanford of Parma and David Conklin. The remaining members of the board were not up for re-election this year. They include Marlin Outman of Constantine. Diane Hom­ ing of Manchester, Mark Smuts of Charlotte. Larry Snider of Hart. Joshua Wunsch of Traverse City. Robert Wahmhoff of Baraga and Ricjard Leach of Saginaw. Jack Lauric of Cass City was re-elected to another two-year term as president of the state's largest farm organization. It was Laurie who succeeded Elton Smith in that post in 1986. Mark and Joyce (Freeman! Wushford. Hastings. Dec. 5. 5:58 a.m.. 7 lbs.. Vi oz. David and Debra Clark. Nashville. Nov. 30. 5:32 p.m.. 8 lbs.. 11 ozs. Roger and Sharon Catt Jr.. Lake Odessa. Dec. I. 2:34 p.m.. 9 lbs.. % oz. Robert and Sonija (Grahau) Wyatt. Hastings. Nov. I. 9:28 p.m.. 7 lbs.. 15 ozs. Marty and Paula (Allen) Martin. Lake Odessa. Dec. I. 12:55 a.m.. 5 lbs.. 6 ozs. Brandy Lee Rancour born Nov. 25. 8 lbs.. 2 ozs.. 21 inches long at 4:15 to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jalayne at Blodgett Medical Center. Rebecca Jo Linsca bom to David and Lori Linsea at Blodgett Memorial Hospital. Nov. 29. 8:43 a.m.. 7 lbs.. 15 ozs. 21% inches long. She was welcomed home by mom. dad and Justin. Sarah Beth Eldridge bom to Jerry and Kathy Eldridge of Lake Odessa at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. 2:40 p.m., 6 lbs.. 4 ozs.. 19% inches long. Grandparent Lyle Ixwis Eldridge of Lake Odessa. Great­ grandmother Hedvig Eldridge of Lake Odessa. IT’S A BOY Don and Lisa (Wingeier) Johnson. Hastings. Nov. 29. 7:15 p.m , 7 lbs., 3% ozs. Paul and Joy Barcroft. Hastings. Nov. 30. 8:13 a.m., 7 lbs., 3% ozs. Mark and Mary Shcllenbargcr. Lake Odessa. Nov. 30. 5 a m . 7 lbs.. 15 ozs. Timothy and Rebecca Kicnutskc. Nashville. Dec. 2. 5:21 p.m.. 7 lbs.. 11% ozs. Roland and Laura Eckhart. Delton. 8:13 a.m.. 7 lbs.. 3 ozs. Andrew James was bom to David and Denise Dragoo of Middleville, Nov. 18 at 11:01 a.m.. weighing 9 lbs.. 8 ozs.. 21 % in­ ches long. Brother Shawn welcomes him home. Proud grandparents are Gerald and Sandra Durkee of Freeport and Norman and Ruth Dragoo of Dutton. In the spirit ofgiving... Over 400 tour holiday homes in Hastings This cozy nook is a favorite room of the East Shriner home of Sue and Lewis Lang. The room previously was without a window until the Langs in­ stalled the bay window, bringing it from a 100-year-old home that had a similar foundation to their dwelling. The Lang house, built in 1868, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Betty Williams entertained at the piano for the crowd at the pre-tour party. More than 400 people attended the first Holiday Home Tour, sponsored by the Barry County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. The festivities started with a party, shown here, at the Episcopal Parish House In Hastings. Organizers of the tour are "ecstatic” with the public response to the tour, said Shirley Rugg, local ACS co-president. "We were very pleased. Everybody had a good time. We are already planning one (a tour) for next year." Rugg also is hoping for a good response in another area. She said volunteers are needed to help do light clerical work at the Hastings cancer society office for a combined total of 20 hours per week. Call the cancer of­ fice at 945-4107, if you can help. This is a view of the living room of the newest home on the tour. It belongs to Emmalene and Lynn McConnell who used local field stones for the fireplace. The room has a 21-foot cathedral ceiling. Dolls created by Gracia Veldman add charm to the living room of the Veldman home. Thirty windows are part of the design of the Lindy and Paul Stahlman home. The Stahlmans designed their home to be similar to one they built in Florida. A decorated doorway greeted visitors as they entered the dining room of Gracia and James Veldman’s home on S. Park St. A festive dining room table was a focal point of attraction at the Lang home. A unique copper bathtub was one of the points of interest at the Green Street home of Emily and David Jasperse. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 8, 1988 VIEWPOINT fww'Mrt* ,y,tr editorial staffand the community— Rules for 1992 presidential primary offend independents A little more than a month ago when 1 got in line to vote in the general election, I eventual Democratic presidential candidate in was asked by an official at the polls if I cared the general election. ]n March I certainly had not made up my to sign a card declaring my party preference Thefight against cancer gets a Christmas present for the 1992 Michigan Presidential Primary. '7 I declined the offer and since then I have heard a number people tell me they didn’t - appreciate being told about what apparently Editor’s Notes. mind about who I eventually would support and 1 dare say that there were many others like me. by David T. Young Then when the August primary came, I voted in the Republican section, largely is going to happen almost four years from Something nice happened last weekend for the Barry County chapter of the American Cancer Society, something long overdue. This worthy organization has been struggling over the past several years to get volunteers involved in its local campaigns and as a result it hasn't raised as much money as desired. Then along came the idea of a holiday home tour, something that hasn't been done in Hastings during the Christmas season for a long time. Essentially it was four people, Shirley Rugg, Mel Hund, Judy Lenz and Willo Fuhr, who put together the event. They knew they were taking a chance. They knew the whole extravaganza could lay a big bomb. They decided to sell tickets at $5 apiece and secured approval to open six homes for the.tour. Also included was a light lunch. What happened turned out to be a success that exceeded their wildest dreams. Not only did they run out of the 400 tickets they had printed, they had to make copies for extras to fill the demand. Hordes of people showed up to stroll leisurely through the homes and enjoy a Sunday afternoon during the holiday season. So while people obviously enjoyed the tour, it was possibly the biggest single fund-raising event the local unit has ever put together. Rugg, the chapter president, said more than $2,000 was cleared. Proceeds will go to cancer research and to helping victims in whatever small ways are possible. The holiday home tour was such a success that members of the local unit say they plan to do it again next year and they hope to make it a tradition. They said they'd like to expand the format a little and make it a regular part of Hastings' Christmas season activities. This is welcome news for the community, which could use such a showcase event to attract people out of their homes on a Sunday afternoon, and it is promising for a charitable organization that could use the financial help and the visibility. During the remainder of the year, the local chapter of the cancer society still could use more volunteer help and it could use more financial support But the home tour turned out to be an early Christmas present for the Barry County unit of the American Cancer Society. And it turned out to be a little more welcome help in the continuing fight against a dread disease against which we're making progress. It's appropriate for this season, which observes good news and good will. Continued fund-raising successes like these and continued progress in the fight against cancer may make contributions, however small, to merrier Christmases for some of us in the future. So maybe all of us can share in the good fortune of the cancer society’s home tour last weekend. Community Building to be closed; clears way for new shopping mall in Hastings by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Efforts to build a major shopping mall in Hastings moved forward last week when the Barry County Community Building Society voted to vacate its building, thus clearing the way for a new shopping center to be built on the Barry County Fairgrounds site. With only one dissenting vote, the membership attending last week’s meeting chose to enter into negotiations with the Barry County Fair Board to end the 99-year lease on the West State Street building, which is a part of the site. Now the society must decide whether to build a new structure in Hastings or disband entirely. The continued existence of the 30-year-old community building was put in limbo in October when a Florida-based mall developer signed a $2.2 million option to purchase the Barry County fairgrounds. The initial plans called for Centres Inc. to build a 175,000-square-foot strip shopping In the event the membership does decide to build a new structure, board members presented a preliminary design last week for a community building The proposal would call for the construction of a frame building with a gable roof, a large 120-foot by 60-foot hall and a prospects of financing a new building were not encouraging. To build a new facility, the board would have to negotiate the costs of erecting the new structure, plus the expense of buying land from the fair board in exchange for their giving up the lease to the present community building. Jacobs said one possibility would be for the developer to allow the board to build the new community building at one end of the organization the costs of purchasing land or building an entire parking lot. Whether the society erects a new community building or not, the fair board plans to build its own community building at its new location, said Fred Jacobs, president of the community building society’s board. "They want to provide for some sort of community building, but they don’t have any details yet," Jacobs said. "They’re in the planning stages themselves.” The new location for the fairgrounds has not been determined, but the location is expected to be several miles northwest of Hastings. That could also save the fair board from having to buy out the community building for the value of its present facility, which is roughly worth $100,000, said treasurer Dwight Newton. But Jacobs said he doubted that Centres would go for that "He’s saying, 'No way, I paid $2.2 million for this had, that’s nearly $100,000 a square acre. I need it all,* " Jacobs said. Yet other board members said the society members should consider donating their settlement to the fair board to enable it to build a community building at the new fairgrounds. "There will be a community building. It just will be on the fairgrounds," said Sally Stanton. "They have made it very clear they will build one and operate it. The question is, do we want to give them our money to build a better building or do we want to build our own?" Board members agreed that the community building now is losing potential revenue because the present facility lacks a finished floor, a kitchen and adeauate bathrooms. The See Com. Building, page 9 last January. I wasn't a plagued by crossover voting, a process in participant, I was there as a reporter covering which sometimes members of one party try the proceedings. years away in this state. to help choose whom they see as the I was aware at the outset that I really What many of us did not know before Nov. 8 was that lawmakers in Eansing weakest of the candidates in the loyal couldn't make a difference in the selection opposition’s field. already have decided how these primaries will So lawmakers decided to abandon the process, so I sat back and watched, admittedly with great interest. be conducted the next time. And their previous systems of county conventions and The Republicans elected delegates to the caucuses in favor of a more strictly regulated including this one. state convention and before that vote each presidential preference primary. was asked his or her preference, whether it The way the rules stand now, anyone who But in this noble effort, lawmakers forgot wants to help select who will run for about a very significant portion of the president must declare his or her party population, independents. preference at least 30 days before the vote takes place. Democrats should select the Democratic nominee and Republicans should pick the George Bush, Robert Dole, Pat Robertson, Jack Kemp or uncommitted. I noticed that it really didn't matter who I count myself among the people who refuse to declare themselves to be loyal or The theory behind this regulation is that was "card-carrying" members of any party. My voting behavior in 1988 attests to that fierce independence. the delegate was committed to, it mattered more how well the delegate was known. By contrast, in March I participated personally in the Democratic caucus by voting for one of the presidential candidates. But before anybody thinks I'm a Democrat, it should be pointed out that I believed I had from our readers.... Some Democratic officials at the caucus questioned my presence that day. They said they thought I was a Republican because I had endorsed some GOP candidates in county and local elections in 1986 as editor of the Allegan County News & Gazette. I told them I was an independent and proud Legislators don’t deserve pay hikes in 1990 of it. I also told them that just because I was To the editor: necessarily mean I would vote for the Do the legislators of Michigan think we people are stupid? They have planned a 7 percent increase in salary, almost $8,000 per year, recommended by the State Officers Compensation Commis­ sion. That commission's members are almost Teachers’salary stats corrected To the editor: The purpose of this letter is to correct the maximum teachers’ salary figures given in an earlier letter I wrote. The “19th step" on page 34 of the Hastings* teachers’ contract is the same as "the beginning of the 20th year" on page 33, since this contract calls the first year "zero step." This means that the figures under "19th year” already contain the increment explained on page 33 in regard to the 20th year. The maximums arc, therefore, $34,266 for a BA; $35,781 for a BA plus 20 hours; $38,064 for an MA; $40,446 for a MA plus 15 hours; $41,726 for an MA plus 30 hours; and $43,148 for a specialist degree. Since several people have this contract and came out with the same figures that 1 did, in­ cluding the Hastings Board President, Mrs. Ainslee, this detailed explanation, which is probably boring to most of the readers, seems necessary so that others don’t make this same mistake. Sincerely, Sylvia Forster Hastings forced to recommend this increase in order to hold their jobs. The lawmakers have never re­ jected their recommendations. This ’raise" they are to receive in 1990 is for passing of a bill demanding voters to declare, (and they give you a choice) either you are a Republican or a Democrat. This is taking our right to vote from us. I think this is unconstitutional, and should be fought by the people. How do they (as they state) know that the cost of living will be 3 percent in 1990? I draw Social Security. It gives me a 3 percent in­ crease, then increases my deductible to defray most of the 3 percent. How far can this body of lawmakers go by taking away privilege after privilege? Thank you, Robert M. Wagner Johnstown Township Election Day is past, but not over. Many might say that they thought the peo­ ple had spoken. Did they speak the words of firm, intelligent conviction or did they echo the words pounded into their ears by radio and TV. which are operated by immense sums of money that are beyond our ability to comprehend? Right at this time, America may be led into a monetary trap, that has been set to catch us. by a number of nations. Established in 1913, eight men became the Federal Reserve Board, which had power to work to provide an elastic and flexible curren­ cy. This was done by the board setting up 12 Federal Reserve Banks and it was known as the Federal Reserve System. no among contests And when the Nov. 8 general election since I first legally pressed a lever in a voting booth. So when an election official handed me the card on election day and explained the rules of the 1992 Presidential Preference Primary, I was disappointed to learn of these regulations. I told the official, who was only doing her job, that it was virtually impossible for me declare what party I want to follow in 1992 and I had no intentions of aligning myself with anything or anyone. I said I'd have to wait and see what happens. There are people who identify strongly with Republicans or Democrats, and for them this declaration of party preference is no problem. voting in the Democratic caucus didn't people like me, it is an unintentional restriction on freedom of choice in the electoral process. People like us are not likely to have made up our minds early in 1992 about who we'd like to see as president We will want to study the issues and where each of the candidates stand before we make up our minds. It's not not unusual for us to vote a certain way in a primary and another in the general election. See EDITOR’S NOTES, page 11 PUBLIC OPINION: Does Hastings need a community building? Why pick on Johncock now? To the editor: Your court reporter seems to be better at reporting than your sports reporter. All through this year’s racing season we’ve read about Gordon Johncock in the Cadillac, Grand Rapids and Detroit papers, but he was never mentioned in his hometown paper. If you can’t report about him when he does good, why are you bothering to now? He deserves better from the town he grew up in. Sue Kidder Barbara Sinclair Dixie Britten Sincerely, Jean Roscoe Mesick, Michigan What arc the names of the men on this board and in what field do they operate in? Is all this a step to get America tied up by a world banking system? To do so would join our country to a number of countries that desire to cancel our ability of national defense by monetary manipulation. They also have other motives in view. Who is happy that our one dollar bill, which was a silver certificate, quietly changed to become a Federal Reserve Note? Did the Federal Reserve halt or cure the 1930s depression? Cameron McIntyre Hastings We need a school board that listens To the editor: I think there may be some people in town who are missing the point when it comes io school spending. Some people sound like they are blaming or are "down on" the teachers. The teachers don’t spend the money, the school board does. Just before the first millage election, the school board bought a new IBM computer system for the high school. Just after the school year started, they put in a new phone system, and now, still crying poor, they are handing out raises to administrators whose salaries are already mostly in the $40,000 range. I realize that the raises were earmarked in the budget, but if the board doesn't have enough money to run the system properly, they had no right to earmark any money for raises of this type. Eighty percent of the peo­ ple in this town are getting along on less than $30,000, why can’t they get along on $40,000? Schools are a Business, but they are non­ profit. In a profit business the customer comes first, then the employees, then the boss. In the case of a school, the students are the customers, the teacher?, secretaries and mechanics are employees and the administra­ tion is the boss virtually Democrats. But for a greater say in that process. LETTERS were came, I split my ticket, just as I always have decision isn’t popular in some circles, To the editor expense of purchasing land, building a parking lot or landscaping the facility. Board members admitted the financial Convention for a presidential primary more than three A victim of monetary manipulation? shopping mall. That would save the disbanding the group. Past primaries and caucuses have been 1 attended the Allegan County Republican declare ourselves Republicans or Democrats full-size, commercial kitchen. Although the community building grcowns the building and holds a ler^c extending to the year 2057, the county .air facility that also houses the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. But members asked for more information before making a decision about building a new facility or Republican standard bearer. the 1988 election, we were being asked to The cost of erecting the building was estimated at $145,000, without the added mall on the 28-acre fairground site. board owns the land the building is located on. Some 30 members of the community building society gathered at the building Nov. 28 to discuss the available options open to the building board. The membership quickly agreed to negotiate with the fair board to vacate the because that's where the races were. There now. Even before our votes were recorded for This money should have gone for the benefit of the students since money is so tight. If someone wants to make a lot of money, they shouldn't go into education. Education is a service, not a product. 1 have another bone to pick. It seems like the board is trying to get rid of the Adult Education Department. By letting Betty Heidt go, they have cut off a valuable source of revenue and the Adult Education students have lost a valued friend and counselor. The Adult Education Department, under Betty, was bringing in $750,000 to $1 million per year from the state and most, if not all, of her salary was paid by the state. So letting her go as a budget move makes no sense whatsoever. The amount of money that the board claims to be short is just about the same amount that would’ve been brought in if they had left Betty alone to do her job. In light of these facts, I think that a recall of certain members of the board is not only time­ ly, but overdue. We need a school board that will not only listen to the people, but take to heart what they say. It seems that our present board members arc intent on doing whatever they please. Jessie San Inocencio Hastings Patrick McShane Lori Torode The Barry County Community Building Board voted last week to vacate its building at the fairgrounds to make way for a new shopping center to be built at the fairgrounds after the 1989 fair. The County Fair Board is planning to build a new com­ munity building at its new location. That site has not been determined but is likely to be several miles out in the county. The pre­ sent Community Building Board is now considering whether that building will be enough to meet the needs of Hastings residents. Do you think there is a need for a new community building in Hastings? Sue Kidder, Hastings: "I really think we need to have one in town because it provides people a place for weddings and auctions. It would cost a lot of gas to go way out (of town). I don’t think they need to take the fairgrounds away either. I’ve lived here all my life. Il's been here since I’ve been here and I don’t think they should move it." Barbara Sinclair, Hastings: "I worked on the drives (fundraising for its construction). We were doing it for 4-H. I really think wc need it. It should be close to town." Dixie Britten, Hastings: "I think it would be cheaper to keep it here. There’s probably enough demand. I think it would cost more to move it out of town ami keep it there." Darla Burghdoff Lori Torode, Hastings: "I don't see anything wrong with it as long as we still have a building." Darla Burghdoff, Hastings: "I guess it depends on how far out of town. I know it's used regularly. It’s about the only facility we have for everything...it’s used by a lot of peo­ ple. I’d rather see it closer to town or in town if possible." The Hastings Banner> _____ - HASTINGS BANNER, INC. 1952 N. Broodway, Hastings, Ml 49058 P.O. 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We reserve the right to reject, edit or make ony changes such a* spelling and punctuation. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 8, 1988 — Page 5 From Time to Time... by—Esther Walton Hastings — 40 Years Ago At the end of 1948 the Banner printed a chronology of the year. Let's look back and sec what happened 40 years ago: “The year in Barry County was perhaps without record-breaking advances, but strides were made in nearly every field of endeavor. Religiously, congregations were reported larger and churches were either constructured, renovated or enlarged. Economically, th** year was good, as most businesses reponed record-breaking sales in dollar volume. Politically, the local picture was unexciting except for a few incidents, but in the state and nation, the Democratic victories overshadowed any possible local angle. Culturally, the community was enriched by activities of women’s organizations, the Kiwanis Club's Easter presentation and that group’s sponsorship of the World Travel Scries, the works by others. Charities receiv­ ed a hand, as the goals of nearly every organized effort was realized and educational­ ly. Basting's schools received a helping hand with the passage of the extra millage for the improvement of facilities. In the field of sports, high school teams had a measure of success and at least their shares of failures. Independent teams made gains forward. Strides in conservation were made in many fields, but it is still questionable whether Barry County’s first deer season was worthwhile or a travesty on protection. A summary of events in the order they transpired, rather than of their importance, follows: January A.J. Larsen a State Street merchant for 23 years, retired and his business was purchased by Robert Soangler. Chamber of Commerce voted to sponsor the Hastings Central Michigan league baseball team. George Wells became the local golf pro. The arguments over the parking meters continued in the public forum. New Year’s passed without a traffic accident. City residents were con­ gratulated on low fire losses during 1947. The Methodist Church received its sixth new stain­ ed glass window. Robert Haney Betts Jr. became the New Year's baby. Pet Milk reported receiving 39,000,000 pounds of milk during 1948, mostly from Barry County producers. The Cancer Society announced a cancer education program, the city got a $300,000 water project underway by ordering 7V4 miles of pipes. Glenn Kahler became assistant Mdwyr,. Blake Allerding took over the p05*' Thc S C ‘ ' poru program. lub aru ouoc ^^■^Keasant propagation Bob Kfcvorn and Elwood “Woody" Bachelder took over John Dcnaay's business and renam­ ed it K-B Supply. The County Board of Super­ visors separated welfare and the state bureau of social aid. February Parties on the rural telephone lines were reduced to eight or less. The Hastings Manufacturing Co. put a new Aero-type spark plug on the market. Doctors were urging pa­ tients to follow an immunization plan. The stale survey crew opened a project office for M-43 relocation on N. Broadway. And Barry County residents paid $399,458 in state sales taxes in 1947, an increase of $38.03 over 1945-46. Harness horses were training at the Fairgrounds and the State Conservation Department announced a $1 trout stamp. There was a controversy over the Barry-Eaton drain and the decision was postponed until the following April. A.L. Derry and Walter Wallace purchased the Johnson Supply from George Johnson, with Derry having controll­ ing interest. A Cancer Detection Center opened on Feb. 2. Four fires routed families in sub-zero weather. A measles epidemic hit the Mid­ dleville area. Barry County farmers hiked their income six times by grassland fanning. The contributions to the Red Cross totaled $288. Homer Reynolds look over the manage­ ment of the baseball team, while the townships were given an ultimatum to “fork over" (pay for) or go without road maintenance. The state accepted a bid of $28,041 for the E. State Road resurfacing. Burr Eliotts bought the Home Restaurant on E. State Street. (This restaurant was located across the street from what is now Farmers Feed Service, 1006 Railroad St.). Michigan Bell Telephone Company planned a new telephone building, estimating the cost to be $300,000. The bad news of the month was that over 700 miles in Barry County were termed “unfit" by the Good Roads Association. March March was the month that a heavy snow of more than eight inches blanketed the area. Max Reynolds succeeded Fred O. Hughes as head of the Delton bank. Hastings received second place in conference basketball. Central playroom was the site for the final of six panels on cancer education. The program received national recognition. March was also the month when the Hotel Hastings began remodeling. Woodland and Delton took Class C and D cage honors in the district tourney. Don Siegel was named Sport­ sman Club president and hundreds of Barry County children were found without protec­ tion agJrrt smallpox and diphtheria. Kiwanis presented an Easter musical called “The Holy City." Easter was in March that year and the churches observed Holy Week. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation made a final grant toward basic health services for Barry County. The Barry County Supervisors asked legislative action to control the county’s deer problem. (The deer herds had made tremen­ dous gains since deer hunting had been closed for more than 20 years. The problem was the deer were getting into the farmers’ com and grain lots and destroying their crops.). The city lost a civic leader when William M. Stebbins died. He was part owner of first the Carveth and Stebbins Drug Store, which he had been connected with since 1891, and later he was associated with Stebbins and Jacobs Drug Store. April Richard Gross and Clifford Dolan achieved class honors at Hastings High. Robert Clark, 19, Mc-Omber 4-H club was Michigan's boy contestant at the National Holstein Champion­ ship contest. Albert L. Orsbom won a seat as Third Ward aiderman by one vote over Roy Thomas. Ray Waters sold his Water Clothing store after 28 years to a group, with Bernard "Bun" McPharlin, 4 J, as manager. Stephen Demond was named Joyce president and the first pipe was laid on the new water project. The townships provided $37,825 in road funds. Paul Siegel was named city attorney. A new policy was announced to bring “top" pictures to Barry theater. The P.T.A. asked for a vote to raise extra millage. Prin­ cipal Edwin Taylor received the Silver Beaver, the highest Boy Scout and presented by local councils to adult leaders. Pennock Hospital was given $500 bequest by Mrs. An­ na G. Baird of Middleville. , The month of April tyjded w^Jive Barry high school bands joined in a festival here. The baseball league was expanded to eight teams. Hastings and Ypsilanti Roosevelt won the Hastings Relay crowns. A special election for liquor by the glass was requested by 438 petitioners and the Chamber of Commerce an­ nounced plans for visits to local plants. Carlton Methodist Church members observed their church centennial. All "able bodied" relief recipients were required to "work off food orders.” May The month of May traditionally is new building starts month, and this year was no exception. Building projects included the new (Felpausch) Food Center and Goodyear Brothers Garage. The special election for li­ quor by the glass was set for June 23. The first air mail was flown into Hastings airpark special for the 30th anniversary of that type of service. The taxpayers approved five exta mills for the schools by a good margin. Grace Lutheran Church members laid their cor­ nerstone for their new structure on Walnut Street. Hastings Manufacturing Company held its open house in its new Casite plant. June Warren Williams was renamed the summer playground director. Adair's Paint Store held a grand opening in the Fuller building. A total of 102 seniors received diplomas at the local graduation ceremony. Dick Jacobs bought full control of Stebbins and Jacobs Drug Store. Laura Jean Salton. State Achievement booth champion, attended the national camp. A grand opening of the new B.L. Peck head­ quarters for farm equipment was announced. 1T>e school costs climbed to S295.688 with the system $38,694 “in the red." Bob Kenyon, 18, of Middleville saved the life of Bruce ’ .ixcma, 5, from drowning in the ThornapRiver. Delton schools voted to build a school garage. The railroads were not sharing in the pro­ sperous and expansive times. They requested to discontinue the night trains. Another longtime civic leader, James S. Ironside, died. The Rev. Don Gury resigned from the Youth Council after 11 years of service. A state-wide pasteurization law went into effect. This law required the pasteurization of all milk before it could be sold. A total of 4,428 dogs were listed on the Barry County dog cen­ sus. Liquor by the glass was defeated 659 to 384 in what was called a “light vote". Woodland News by Catherine Lucas On Sunday afternoon, Dec. 4, Zion petting this bom-out-of-scson and hand-raised Lutheran Church social hall was crowded creature. A live black and while rabbit also with people who came to wish retiring pastor • had a part in the pageant, portraying a rabbit. Cliff Randall good luck in his new job. Ran­ The authentic setting and the dim lighting dall is leaving the ministry to become a made the pageant so realistic that one very counselor at Honey Creek Christian Home for small girl asked her mother if “This is really young men. Bethlehem?" Viola Cunningham's catering service made The Johnsons and their guests returned to a large cake shaped and decorated like Zion the Victorian home for refreshments and to Lutheran Church for the reception. Punch and continue the party. coffee were also served to the well-wishers. Michael Curtis flew home from San Randall and his wife. Barbara, have two Diego. Calif., for the funeral of his nephew, children, Carrie and Colin, who attend Curtis Duane White. The child, two weeks Woodland School. Mrs. Randall is employed old. was the son of his sister, Cindy Curtis at Hastings Manufacturing Company. The White and Steven White of Hastings. Michael Randalls came to Woodland five years ago returned to California on Monday. from Minnesota. A funeral luncheon was held at Zion While pastor at Zion Lutheran, Randall has Lutheran Church after the services for Curtis spoken at several community events, such as White on Saturday. This luncheon was jointly the dedication of the new Woodland Fire Sta­ prepared by the ladies of Woodland United tion and Town Hall during the township sesMethodist and Zion Lutheran Churches, as quiccntennial and at community Memorial the child's two sets of grandparents are Day service at Woodland cemetery. These members of the two churches. talks,were remembered for their clarity and Woodland Township’s new board appropriateness. While he will be missed in members held their first meeting last Monday the community as a pastor, he is not leaving evening in the new township building. Super­ Woodland, but has bought a home on Jordan visor Doug McKenzie had clerk Diane Bar­ Road where he and his family now reside. num, make copies of the agenda for the So, as Zion Lutheran Church is bidding guests, Jim Stowell, Jim Wickam and Rick Pastor Cliff and the kandalls goodbye, the Bump of the Woodland Township fire depart­ Woodland community as a whole are welcom­ ment; Cathy Lucas of the township library; ing them as citizens and neighbors. and Hildred and Lawrence Chase of the Lake United Methodist Church members township cemetery. Galen Kilmer came later. held several “Home Christmas Parties" Sun­ During the business of the evening, the day evening. One was held at the home of board voted to allow the fire department to Terry and Jan Geiger on Maple Street at elect its own chief as either of the two McLenithan's Landing near Jordan Lake. nominees suggested by the department to the Families who enjoyed the party at the board was acceptable to the board. Geigers’ were Dennis and Kathy Smith, Sarah The Woodland Township Fire Depart­ and Adam; Jan and Tom Doyle. Kevin and ment met at the new Woodland fire station Patrick; the Geiger children, Brian, Leslie and township office building on Thursday and Evan; and Cathy Lucas. The children and evening. During the meeting, they held their Jan Geiger read through "Amahl and the annual election. Jim Wickam. the incumbent Night Visitors." Everyone enjoyed finger fire chief was re-elected. Dave Niethamer food and visiting, and the children wrapped was elected assistant chief, Jim Stowell was special gifts that had been brought for nursing re-elected captain, Galen Kilmer remains home patients. training officer and Rod Pepper was elected Another of the “Home Christmas Parties" secretary and treasurer. sponsored by Lakewood United Methodist was held at the home of George and Judy Johnson on Davenport. This home is the historic Victorian home built and originally occupied by the George Davenport family whose early adventures while pioneers in Woodland Township are recorded in "Timberland Times," written by their son, Eugene Davenport Guests at the Johnson party were escorted to the bam. where a manger held a doll. Julie Johnson portrayed Mary, Mark Michaud was Joseph, and the three kings were played by Andy Michaud, George Johnson II and Gabe Stutz in a lantern-lighted nativity for Complete County News! pageant. Shepherds were Ben Stutz, Ben Johnson. Curt Birman, Chris Birman and Curt Allen Jr. Angels were Daisy Allen and Carey Kennedy. Cherubs were Amy McClin­ tock, Angie McClintock, Kari McClintock and Leslie Allen. Amelia Johnson was an amusing mouse. Elizabeth, the half-grown lamb owned by the Dingcrson children, played the lamb, and all the children enjoyed The Hastings Manufacturing Co. plant welcomed a new addition tor me Casite facility in 1948. Legal Notices State of MtcWgan Probate Court Synopola Regular Meetinc HOPE TOWNSMP BOARD November 14, 1988 - 7:30 p.m. Pledge »o Flog. Bocrd Member* all present. October 11. 1988 Minutes approved. Received Treasurers and all Committee 4 Correspondence reports. Re-oppoinled Jennie Osgood to serve a four year term on the Delton District Library Board. Approval for John Woods to attend Mi. Storm­ water Floodplain Assoc. Workshop. Payment of all bills approved os presented. Approved $800 electrical for storage building. Verification of Petitions for proposed Wall Lake Sower Project. Accepted bld from Tyler Guernsey Snowplow­ ing, township hall and cemeteries. Harold Workman, Sanitarian Barry-Eaton Health Department & J. Bishop discussed concerns of dumping around the township and possible solu­ tions to the problem. assessment* motions. Nominated Mary Lou Gray to serve on MML Pool Board of Director*. 2 yr. term. Gave approval of Board Member* to attend MTA Convention. Letter received from Attorney Flickinger representing Cathy A. Adam* regarding vacating or maintaining Point Rd. — Contact Attorney J. Fisher. Bid farewells to Mary L. Tack, Treasurer and Nelson K. Hine, Trustee. Meeting adjourned 11:00 p.m. Shirley R. Case. Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker, (12/8) Supervisor PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 88-20032SE Estate of LAWRENCE T. TOSSAVA, Deceased. Social Security Number 366-52-5364. TAKE NOTICE: On December 15. 1988 at 11:00 a.m., in the probole courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the Petition of Commencement of Proceedings and granting of administration to Robert Tossava, ond for a deter­ mination of heirs. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate may be presented to Robert Tossova. 2582 Ottawa Trail, Hastings, Michigan 49058. and proof thereof, with copies of the claims, filed with the Court on or before March 24, 1989. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereupon assigned to persons appearing of record entitled thereto. The lost known oddress of the deceased was 6533 E. Center Rood. Hostings, Michigan 49058, his Social Security number was 366-52-5364 and the date of death of said deceased was November 8. 1988. November 28. 1988 Timothy L. Tramp (P41571) 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 Phone (616) 945-9585 Doris Tossava 120 W. Oliver Hasting*. Michigan 49058 945-5721 (12/8) SUBSCRIBE to the HASTINGS BANNER Give Us A Call... 948-8051 In fair weather and foul Direct deposit makes your life easier every day of the year. Sign up today and save yourself unnecessary trips into the cold. Come spring, when you have better things to do than your banking, direct deposit leaves you free to spend your time as you wish. Safe, dependable and convenient ... $1.50 ADULTS ... S3.00 CHILDREN Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County Sunday December 18th — and — Hastings High School Drama Club present 3:00 P.M Lecture Hall, Hastings High School With direct deposit you know the money from your pension or social security check is in the bank, readily available when you need it. Come in today and ask a personal banker to arrange direct deposit to your checking or sav­ ings account. Many Retirees and Senior Citizens are now enjoying this service. West State at Broadway TICKETS: At the door. Hostings House. Page's Book Store. Boomtown Sound. Music Center. Barry ISD Office. Chamber of Commerce. ANK of MEMBER FDIC AU Deposits Insured — Suitable for children kindergarten through 6th grade — ASTINGS up to SI00.000.00 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 8, 1988 Gordon J. VanderWeele Margaret L. Rowlander Hazel E. Fish SARANAC - Hazel E. Fish, 79, formerly of Saranac, died Wednesday, November 30,1988 at the Provincial House, Hastings. Mrs. Fish was bom on August 25,1909, the daughter of Amor and Alice (Scott) Stevens. She attended the Saranac schools. She was married to Orange Fish on August 2, 1928. He preceded her in death April 19, 1965. She was a life long resident of Saranac and Ionia areas for several years. She was employed at the Ypsilanti Reed Furniture company. Ionia. Mrs. Fish is survived by nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Dewey and Leo Stevens and one sister, Louella HASTINGS - Margaret L (Norton) Rowlader, 68, of C-87 Culbert Drive, Hastings, died Tues­ day, December 6, 1988 at her residence. Mrs. Rowlader was bom on March 26,1920 in Hastings, the daughter of Charles and Melva (Brink) Helsel. She was a life long residence of Barry County and attended Barry County Rural schools. ' She was married to Loner. Norton on September 12,1938. He preceded her in death March 3, 1974. She then married Clarence (Dutch) Rowlader on March 26,1986. She was employed 32 years at the Viking Corporation, retiring in 1985. Mrs. Rowlader is survived by her husband, Dutch Rowlader, two daughters, Ella Mae Pierce and Jill Turner both of Hastings; two sons, Henry Norton of Hastings and Michael Norton of Carbondale, Colorado; eight grand­ children; two great grandchildren; two brothers, Charles Helsel of Hillsdale and Harold Helsel of Jackson. She was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 10 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Steven Reid officicating. Burial will be at the Fuller Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Thursday and Friday, December 8 a-'d 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the fUneral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Area United Way or the American Cancer Society. Shepard. Funeral services were held Friday, Decem­ ber 2 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville, with Rev. Larry Pike officiating. Burial was at the Saranac Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Saranac Library or the Emphysema Society. Phillip (Skip) Frisbie HASTINGS - Phillip (Skip) Frisbie, 28, of Hastings, died Sunday, November 27, 1988 from accidental injuries. Mr. Frisbie is survived by his mother Pat of Hastings; one daughter Randy Sue; grandpa­ rents, Phill and Martha Crysler of Kentwood; several aunts, uncles and cousins; a special friend Carla Westbrook. Preceding him in death were his father and brother, Mahlon Max Frisbie, Sr. and Jr. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 30 at Straw Funeral Chapel of Grand Rapids with Rev. James C. Grant and Rev. Wm. H. Doubblestcin officiating. Burial was at Blain Cemetery. [^ATTEND SERVICES Hasting* Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 R. Noah St.. Michael Anion. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Dec. 11 - 8:45 Church .School (all ages). 10:00 Holy Communion Church Council after. 5:00 Children * Christmas Program. 6:00 Family dinner after. Thursday. Dec. 8 - 11:30 Ruth Cir­ cle. 8:00 AA. Saturday. Dec. 10 9:00 Decor Cammince. 9:30 Conf. 7. 1:30 Children Prog. Reh. 8:00 NA. Monday. Dec. 12 - 6:00 P<m. Par. 7:00 Women's Bible Sludy. Tuesday. Dec. 13 - 9:30 Wordwat­ chers. 7:00 Bd. of Evang./SM. 7:00 Stephen. Wednesday. Dec. 14 - 6:00 Supper. 7:00 Vespers. SCS SufT after. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen A. Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. Sept. 25 - 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Service Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 ser­ vice over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 Senior High Church School Classes. 10:00 Classes for Pre­ School. D.K.. and Kindergarten in the Hull Basement: Children's Church for Grades One through Four in the Dining Room. 5:00 Junior High Youth Fellowship meet at church. 6:30 Senior High Youth Fellowship meet at Church. Tuesday. Sept. 27 - 7:00 Shower for Edie Keller. Wednesday, Sept. 28 - 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Friday. Sept. 28 - 6:00 Mender's Dinner in the Dining Room. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, Comer of Jeffer­ son and Walnut. Hastings. Sunday School. 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Pastor: Dale Wells. Phone 948-4012. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 Noah Michigan Avenue. Hastings. Ml 49058. Nor­ man Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office: 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian ex­ perience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, comer of Broadway and ’Center In Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir. 9:00 p.m. Church School and Adult Education. 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist. 10:30 a.m. Week­ day Eucharists: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir. Bi­ ble Study, youth group, and other activities. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Ma:shall. Rev. Steven Palm, Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School. 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thomas B. Wirth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass II a.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, -The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor, 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour, 6:00 (Elem. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., al 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girl* and GBB club for boy*. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 17)6 Noah Broad way. Rev. James E. Leitzman Pustor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. M< . Worship Service; 6:00 p" Evening Service. Wednes7 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Bannert the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HSSTHKS SAVmCS s 10AN ASSOCIATION Hosting* and lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY st Inc. tnsurance for your Ufa. Home, business ond Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hostings — Nashville FUXFAB INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS SANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" - 110 S. Jellei son ■ 945 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook «d. — Hostings. Michigan HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing service*. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson Father Leon Pohl, Pastor, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. SHELBYVILLE - Gordon J. VanderWeele, 67, of 276 I24ih Avenue, Shelbyville, died Sunday, December 4, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. VanderWeele was born on March 6, 1921 in Kalamazoo, the son of Neal and Nellie (Sikkenga) VanderWeele. He was raised in Kalamazoo and attended schools there. He went on to attend Western Michigan University receiving his BS Degree. He was married to Lois Field on July 3, 1943. She preceded him in death on September 11, 1980. He then married Jeanne (Wineman) Lell on September 10,1983. He was a Veteran of World War II with the United States Navy on board the USS Murray. Mr. VanderWeele was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He worked in sales for plumbing and heating over 30 years, retiring in 1979. Other employ­ ment included Bradford White, Middleville and Norwest Plumbing and Heating, Grand Rapids. He resided in the Gun Lake area for several years and Algonquin Lake for over 25 years. Mr. VanderWeele is survived by his wife, Jeanne; son, Stephen VanderWeele of Canton, son and daughter-in-law, Kurt and Ann VanderWeele of Grand Rapids; two step daughters, Sandy Lemon of Detroit and Karen Fitzpatrick of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; four grandchildren; four step grandchildren and one sister, Miriam DeHaan of Kalamazoo. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville, Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun­ day School al 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hangerink. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Benfield United Methodist Sunday School....................... 9 a.m. Church............................. 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School............ . . .9:30 a.m. Church............................ 10:30 a.m. "So when I turned back around (the press) was already coming toward us. I can remember yelling at Dick. He ended up trapped underneath the press is what they tell me. "Instead of being able to back up a few following the accident Infection set in and he developed blood clots in his leg, which steps, we had to run along side of it. Mr. Kidder went one way and I went another," says Yarger, who adds that everything hap­ pened so quickly, the incident is "just a blur." Yarger speculates that the press knocked him down, and when he put his arms out to brace his fall, the press body hit his arm. "They figure the impact was so hard it blew the sides of my arm out," he says. One arm bone was broken in five places and the other, in three. His knees also hurt him now, and Yarger says he thinks hitting the cement floor so hard could be the reason. He can ride in a car for only about an hour before he has to get out and walk to get rid of the pain in his knees. The scrape on his chest is probably from the top of the press, he says, and the gashes officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or American relates. (Kidder was trapped by debris under the Diabetes Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. press and temporarily lost consciousness. He was treated at Pennock Hospital for a laceration to his forehead, which required 23 stitches, and he suffered tom tendons in one Lowell J. Dewey RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - Lovell J. Dewey, 61, of 2617 Wyndham Drive, Rich­ mond, Virginia, passed away Thursday, November 17, 1988 at his home. Mr. Dewey was born on February 17,1927 in Kalamazoo, the son of Lovell I. Dewey and Charlotte (Aldrich) Dewey, in Hickory Comers. They preceded him in death. He served with the United States Navy in World War II. He graduated from Kalamazoo College in 1950 and received his PhD from Michigan State University. He moved to Rich­ mond, Virginia in 1953, where he was employ­ ed as a research chemist for American Tobacco Company. He married Jayne I. Hawpe October 29, 1960 in Richmond. Mr. Dewey is survived by his wife, Jayne; one daughter, Lisa of Virginia Beach, Virginia; one son, Eric of Richmond, Virginia; one sister, Marcia Jean Stanton of Delton; two brothers, Maynard M. Dewey of Pon Jefferson, New York and Marvin E. Dewey of Hickory Corners; one niece 'and several nephews. Mr. Dewey was an avid breeder and grower ’ of herbaceous and tree peonies, belonging to the American Peony Society. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 19, at Woody’s Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, Richmond, Virginia. Burial was at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Richmond, Virginia. Marvel H. Rayner BATTLE CREEK - Marvel H. Rayner, 81, of Battle Creek and formerly of Hastings, died Tuesday, November 29,1988, at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. Miss Rayner was bom on December 8,1906 in Paw Paw, the daughter of William and Alice (Cuddeback) Rayner. She came to Hastings in 1912 and attended Hastings schools. She was employed as a typesetter and linotype operator for newspapers for over 30 years. She retired in 1972 from the Battle Creek Enquirer, where she had been employed for 23 years. Other newspapers included the Hastings Banner for a number of years. Miss Rayner is survived by a brother, Floyd Rayner of Battle Creek, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jesse Rayner in 1977 and a sister, Nellie Dunston in 1985. Funeral services were held Friday, Decem­ ber 2, 1988 at Wren Funeral Home, Hastings, with Weldon Burgess and Timothy Vaughn officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. ' Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. HICKORY CORNERS - Earl A. Towne, 76, of 2054 Midlake Drive, Hickoiy Comers, died Saturday, December 3, 1988 at Leila Hospital, Battle Creek, where he had been a patient for one day. Mr. Towne was bom on February 13,1912, in Lawrence, the son of Delber and Sarah (Harbottle) Towne. He had lived the past 48 years at his Gull Lake address. He was married to Doris McKinney on July 29, 1940, in Kalamazoo. He was a machinist for 26 years at Eaton Corporation, Kalamazoo. He retired from there in 1977. He was active with Boy Scouts in his early life. Mr. Towne is survived by his wife, Doris; two sons, Delbert E. Towne of Romulus and Wayne N. Towne of Taylor; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Ada Briggs of Gobles, Mrs. Earl (Blanche) Hoyt of Richland and Mrs. Rita Confer of Gobles; two brothers, Harold Towne of Gales­ burg and Clinton Towne of Allegan; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 6, at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton, with Pastor Paul Deal officiating. Burial was at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gull Lake Bible Conference or Gull Lake Bible Church. EAvelopjs are available at the funeral home. wouldn't be able to do that. The nurse asked, " Well, can't she drive,? " he repeals. "And I said, 'yes, but she doesn't have a helicopter." Progress on his arm has been slow, Yar­ ger says, but he's feeling better each week. He was in the hospital for seven weeks on his back, he was told, were either from Earl A. Towne Delton Area Yarger turned away to look at the hose behind them when the press started moving. He was preceded in death by one brother, Orval VanderWeele. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 7 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barrett. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Wonhip 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night, 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to II a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. Injured Bliss Co employee (Continued from page 1) the chain-link fence, or the tool box. Yarger says he was black and blue and then yellow from his waist up *T could write a whole book on it," he of his arms. Following orders of the com­ pany's doctor, Kidder returned to work within the next week and received therapy treat­ ments for his arm.) The company has staff members trained in medical care and some of Yarger’s fellow workers had experience in emergency treat­ ment, so Yarger and Kidder received the proper help there. Being a volunteer fireman in Freeport foi­ ls years, the last nine nine as chief, Yarger was keen on crisis management He remem­ prolonged his recovery. Then he was readmitted to Butterworth in June and spent three weeks there for treat­ ment of lingering infection in a bone in his arm. In October, he was in for another week when doctors removed a 1 1/2-inch piece of infected bone Oct. 14 and replaced it with an artificial segment. Doctors told him he would have about 20 surgeries over the course of 2 1/2 years, and that therapy would last about as long. He has had about 10 surgeries so far. In the intense days following the accident, Yarger says he had surgery every day. One of the operations included taking unured muscle from his stomach area and grafting it into his arm. The doctors let Yarger decide whether he .panted to keep his arm. He has limited control, but complete feeling in Ids hand. ''That was one of the pluses when we He can write his name with his right hand now. And he has realized how immense some small tasks can be. "Things that are small things to some people are big steps," he says, like shaving and dressing. He has been batk to Bliss several times since the accident “Any time I want to go there, Pm wel­ come. They give me a pair of safety glasses and say whenever I want to go in the shop and see the guys, go ahead." Yarger has been invited to return to work there. He can't do actual machine repair, but he can still work in that department in field service, talking to customers, taking orders and making sure orders are shipped. "And the arm may get good enough that I could go back on the road and troubleshoot," he says. But major decisions are still in the future. "I'm busy getting better right now," he says. "It’s too soon to be making any con­ crete decisions." He was on two kinds of intravenous anti­ biotics in June. One had to be taken every eight hours and the other every six hours. Each dosage took an hour to complete. So he had to book the medication to an IV tube in his chest and wait an hour each time, sev­ decided to keep my arm. With prosthesis, you have to look at things first to make sure en times a day, round the clock. "So by the time you spend that many where they are, but I can still feel things," he says, demonstrating by picking up his hours in a day and go to therapy three times a week, I spent all day taking care of myself, " be adds. "It takes more time than a lot of wrist brace from the table. He says he's not sorry he chose to keep his arm. "This way, 1’11 never wonder what would've happened if I didn't leave it on," he explains. But an artificial arm has not been com­ people realize. People would say, 'what do you do in your spare timeT " "And I've learned more about medkiue and therapy than rd ever care to know," he adds with a laugh. Yarger says his outlook has changed from pletely ruled out, yet "Any time in the first year, my body can reject my arm. You're not even assured of keeping it just through the rejection process for a year," he relates. "We're still looking. a year ago. "You should take the time to do the It could be amputated.** he could a year ago, his view of what is really Important has changed. The lingering chance of losing it worries him sometimes. "It’s something you look things that you would just like to do," he rays is a new philosophy of his. And because he cannot do as much now as As an example, the barn stalls were not possibility," says Yarger. "You ait down and think, 'what ifT You worry about something ready yet when the cows should have been moved inside, he says, but he realized that he could not stay on the same time clock as number and his father-in-law’s home phone that could happen." The extensor tendons in his right arm are before. "You have to accept that that’s as good as number. "I'm sure it came from all the years of gone, so he cannot hold his wrist up and uses a brace for support. He is considering a it can be done," he explains. being on the fire department No matter how trip to Toronto in the future to receive an bers giving his wife's work number, his mother's work number, his father’s home bad things get you have to remember and do certain things." Yarger was taken by ambulance to PenArock Hospital and airlifted by helicopter to. ‘ Butterwoitb Hospital in Grapd Rapidr. He! was conscious from the time the press hit him until he was given anesthetic at Butter­ worth. He says he wanted to stay awake so he would know what was happening. But he admits that the injury, shock and medication somewhat dulled his thoughts. He says now, laughing about it, that a nurse told him that his wife had been con­ tacted, and that she would meet the helicop­ ter in Grand Rapids. Yarger says the nurse got a quizzical expression on her face when he said Valarie Laura E. McPherson HASTINGS - Laura E. McPherson, 76, of 427 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings, died Wednesday, December 7, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Mabel E. Miller CLARKSVILLE - Mabel E. Miller, 74, of 11276 Drew Road, Clarksville, died Friday, December 2,1988 at the Lowell Medical Care Center. Mrs. Miller was born April 12,1914 in Free­ port, the daughter of Earl and Ida (Wolfe) Fox. She was employed at DeJonghs Market in Clarksville for several years. She was a member of the Clarksville Weslyan Church. Mrs. Miller is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Larry (Arlene) Stahl of Alto; one son, Harold Miller of Clarksville; three grandchil­ dren; two great grandchildren; three brother! Ralph Fox of Freeport, Carl Fox of Alto and Keith Fox of Lake Odessa; two sisters, Esther Endsley of Grand Ledge and Bernice Overholt of Hudson, Florida. She was preceded in death by one sister, Vada Adams. Funeral services were held Monday, Decem­ ber 5 at the Clarksville Bible Church with Rev. Arthur Ruder and Rev. Larry Pike officiating. Burial was at the Freeport Cemetery. t Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. Ronald L. Wierenga HICKORY CORNERS - Ronald L. Wierenga, 46, of 1700 Burlington Drive, Hickory Corners, died Sunday, November 27, 1988 at Borgess Medical Center. He was bom on July 13, 1942 in Grand Rapids, the son of Leon and Marie (DeJonge) Wierenga. He had lived for the past 20 years in the Kalamazoo and Hickory Comers areas. He had been employed for the past five years at Village Graphics of Richland. He was married to Bonnie Graves on August 23,1985. Mr. Wierenga is survived by his wife, Bonnie; one son, Jeff Wierenga of Colorado Springs, Colorado; his mother, Marie Wicren­ ga of Jenison; one brother, Thomas Wierenga of Jenison. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Wednesday, November 30, at Williams Funeral Home, with Rev. Phil Lyons officiating. The family desires that memorial contribu­ tions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes available at the funeral home. at as a artificial tendon, a surgical practice not performed in the United States, be says. Every Monday, Wednesday fcnd Friday, Yarger (hives to Butterworth for therapy. He undftW $f rangoof. motion thera­ py, which includes exercising his shoulder, elbow, wrist and fingers, he rays. The insurance company reimburses him for mileage to and from the hospital for ther­ apy, as well as for any medical equipment be might need, like the wrist brace he uses to support his hand. His hospital bills are also paid by the Insurance company. Normally right-handed, Yarger says he has adapted relatively well to being a southpaw. "I'm just getting to the point that I'm not hesitating before I do something," he says. "You know, before you do something, you think about how to use your left hand or where to stand." The therapist told him he catches on quickly and that his speed of adjustment could be due to his farming background "Dairy farmers use both hands to milk a cow. You attach the milkers with your right hand if you're standing on the right, or with your left hand if you're standing on the left. But the limits to the former handyman are sometimes stressful. "It can be frustrating. I haven't gotten frustrated enough to throw anything yet," be says with a laugh. "There's a lot of things that change; a lot of things I can't do at this point," be says, like pound nails normally. He bought a cordleu drill and uses that to drill a bole where be wants to put a nail and then pushes the nail into the hole before be begins hammering with his left hand. "There's lots of things you have to adapt to," he explains. "I’ve been lucky. I’ve been able to realize I can’t do some of the things I And he has learned that he has many friends who help when he cant get his work done. "I live in a great neighborhood. The neighbors all got together and planted crops this spring," he rays. "That's happened many times in this neighborhood." . t Yarger, father of three girls, lives a mile up the road from where he grew up. His oldest daughter, Cindy, 18, Is a freshman at Western Michigan University. His other two dauglaers, Susie, 17, a sen­ ior at Lakewood High School, , and Sharie, 14, a freshman there, both live with their mother, Yarger’s first wife, about a mile away. Susie, who's planning to go to Ferris State University, drives to her dad's house every morning at 5 a.m. to milk the cows. She has work release from school and uses her first hour study hall class to help her father. She has done the morning milking since his accident "She’s probably my best hired man," jokes Yarger. His nephew, Chris Shepherd, milks at night "My dad's a big help," adds Yarger, of his father, Dick, who lives a mile south of him. "He works as a guard at Piston Ring, and he probably spends two or three half days here helping me." Yarger says he also gets help from his brother, Jim, as well as from his neighbor, Tom Eckert, across the road. "Tom will send a hired man over here to help sometimes. It's real nice if I need help for a couple of hours, fixing a fence or put­ ting something up." After neighbors planted his 35 acres of crops this spring, Yarger says he was able to work somewhat on the fall harvest He drove the tractor and chopped while his dad, broth­ er, neighbors and friends handled the tasks he want to." His ability to laugh at himself and the couldn't "Guys from Bliss would stop and help at world helps, too. "You have to look at the humorous side night if they drove by and saw me balin', which makes you fed good," says Yarger. of it," he explains, adding that the first time he used a hammer with his left hand, be thought his right hand should be warned of the danger, and he raid, "Look out, right hand." And seeing others helps his perspective, "You have to go to therapy and you see a lot of people worse off than you are," he adds. Yarger has some grip in his right band. He can cany a glass of water from the sink to the dinner table. But because the artificial bone segment has not had time to fuse with the bones in his arm, doctors don't want him to lift more than a pound with his right hand. "I can do some things, there's just lots of things you need two hands for," says Yarger. He had several metal plates put in his arm, from his wrist to his elbow. "My X-rays looked like a junkyard," he jokes. Yarger says he mastered left-handed writ­ ing, although he did have to change banks because the bank he and Valarie had been using said his signature was not acceptable, even with a new signature card. When hay was in short supply, neighbors would stop by and give Yarger a wagon load of hay for his stock, a gesture that he says happened several times. Yarger, who farmed with his dad and brother in the past and started his own farm five years ago, owns 42 milking cows and about 90 cattle altogether. "The farm's been a safety net It's made me feel more secure. It's here. It's running. By being able to supervise the daily opera­ tion, you don't feel like you're lost" he relates. Yarger rays he probably wont know until next spring, whether he will be able to keep the four-legged companions who, with their docile ways, have helped him through some dark days since he hurt his arm. "Il's hard some days to always look up," he reflects. "Depression is a problem. Some days, I have to go and sit and talk to the cows. We've talked about a lot They're good listeners, they know." Yarger says that although he misses parts of his fanning work, he tries not to dwell on it. See INJURED, Page 12 �'• <* ■ The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 8, 1988 — Page 7 Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY OF BARRY On Proposed Variance Appeals Campbell-Hay united in marriage Sept. 24 Grabrian-Johnson exchange wedding vows Miners to observe 25th wedding anniversary The Sunshine Church in Grand Rapids was the setting for the summer wedding of Tammy Ranee Grabrian and Stephen Craig Johnson. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Lew Vandemeer. Tammy is the daughter of Leonard and Peggy Grabrian of Wadema, Minn. Stephen is the son of Richard and Betty Johnson of Hastings. Deborah Curb, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Kathy Vantil, friend of the bride, was bridesmaid. Best men were Ed Evans and Steve Castleman, friends of the groom. Ushers were Michael Grabrian, Christopher Grabrian, brothers of the bride. Sue Mazwrek was mistress of ceremony. The new Mr. and Mrs. Stephen and Tammy Johnson now reside in Cascade in Grand Rapids. December 14 marks the 25th wedding an­ niversary of Max and Phyl Miner. Their four children, Kristy and Kathy of Grand Rapids and Steve and Jerry of Mid­ dleville, are helping their parents celebrate this occasion with an open house on Sunday, Dec. 11, from 2-5 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Middleville. Friends and relatives are welcome to stop in and share in the celebration. Your presence is the only gift requested. Sheila Renee Campbell and James Michael Hay were united in marriage on Sept. 24 at Carlton Center Church in Charlton Park, Hastings. The Rev. Jerry Chaffee performed the double-ring ceremony. Cindy Chaffee sang "There Is Love” to her own accompaniment on the piano. Sheila is the daughter of Richard and Marilyn Campbell of Plainwell, and George and Marilyn Whitinger of North Port, Fla. James is the son of Dennis and Mary Hay of Nashville. Ron Durga and Kevin Ohm served as groomsmen. Jennifer Hankinson and Tammi James served as bridesmaids. Lezlie Hay. sister of the groom, was flowergirl, and Kevin Swift was ringbearer. Steven Hay and Chris Byrd served as ushers. Jeffrey Hay was gift bearer, and Sheila Dunham attended the guestbook. After a brief honeymoon, the newlyweds now reside in Ann Arbor. Complete Life & Health Coverage 964-2069 Battle Creek C. WcadaU SrHcktawd 3700 Strickland Rd. Notice ii hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board ol Appeal* will conduct a public hearing December 20. 1988 of 7 30 p.m. in the County C-mmutioner't Room. County Annex Building. 1)7 S Broadway. Huttings. Michigan. Case No. V-16-88 — Delton locomotive Works. Inc. Al this hearing, the following described proper­ ty. which lies generally ol 120 Maple Street. Delton will be considered as the site for o variance to ex­ tend a non-conformance use. A parcel of land in lhe SE one-quarter of Sec. 6. described as a strip of land 166 ft. In width, being 33 ft. on lhe Easterly side and 133 ft. on the Westerly side of the centerline of the main track of the Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railway os formerly located over ond across the NE onequarter of the SE one-quarter of said Sec. 6, said strip of land being 528 ft. in length, more or less, measured along the centerline of said main track in a Southerly direction from the centerline of Maple Street os laid in the original town plot of Delton, to a point which is 240 ft., more or less. Northerly of the East line of Grove Streel measured along lhe centerline of said main frock, containing an area of 1.91 acres, more or less, and being land deeded heretofore to the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railway to two deeds recorded in Liber 50 of Deeds. Page 400. and in Liber 57 of Deeds. Page 62. Barry County Records, Barry Twp. EXCEPTING. HOWEVER, the following parcels ol land, to-wit: Storting at the NE corner of the above described land, th Westerly olong the centerline of Maple Street. 75 ft.; th Southwesterly parallel with the Easterly line ol the above describ­ ed land, 100 ft., th Southeasterly to a point 69 ft. Westerly parallel with Maple Street from the Easterly line of the above a.scribed land and being 120 ft. South of the place of beginning of this ex­ cepted parcel; th Easterly 69 ft. parallel with Maple Street to the Easterly line of said above described land; th Northeasterly along the Easterly line at said above described land. 120 ft. to the place of beginning of this excepted parcel. Also excepting the Southerly 149 ft. of the land first above describ­ ed. EXCEPTING a parcel of land which is part of the old Chicago. Kalamazoo ond Saginaw Railway right of way is the plat of Delton, described as follows: Beginning ot the NE comer of Lqt 27 of the Plot of Delton th S 89* East 40.00 ft.; th S 23*52' W 95.00 ft.; th N 89* W 30.55 ft. th Northeasterly olong the Easterly side of said Lot 27. also on the curving right of way of said railroad, a distance of 91.65 ft.; the great chord of said curve bears N 13*15' E for 91. 65 ft., to the point of beginning of this excepted parcel. EXCEPTING a parcel of land situated in the SE one-quarter of Sec. 6, being more particularly described os follows: Commenc­ ing al the NE corner of a parcel of land In the SE one-quarter of Sec. 6, described os follows: A strip of land 166 ft. in width being 33 ft. on the Easterly side and 133 ft. on the Westerly side of lhe centerline of the main track of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Rollway as formerly WORLD’S THE located over ond across the NE one quarter ot the SE one-quarter ol said Sec. 6. said »tnp of land be ing 528 It in length, more or less, measured along the centerline ol said main track in a Southerly direction from the centerline ol Maple Street as laid out in the original Town Plot ol Delton, con­ taining about 1.9) acres ol land, th N 89*00 W olo<>g the centerline ol Maple Street as laid out in the Original Plat of Delton. 75.00 ft., th Southwesterly parallel with the Easterly line of the above described land an along the arc of a 3* to the right chord bearing South 19*6’35" W 34.70 ft. to the Southerly right of way of said Maple Street and the place of beginning, th continuing Southwester­ ly parallel with the Easterly lino of the above described land, and along the arc of a 3* curve to the right, chord bearing South 16*33'30" W 65.30 ft., th N 11*22'25" E 63.95 ft. to a point on lhe Southerly right of way of said Maple Street, said point being N 89*20’ West 6.00 ft. from the place of beginning, th S 89*00' E 6.00 ft. to lhe place of beginning. Barry Twp. Cose No. V-17-88 - Daniel Anaya, (applicant) At this hearing, the following described proper­ ty, which lies generally at 5645 Marsh Rd.. Shelbyville, will bo considered as lhe site for a variance to extend a non-conforming use. The South 80 feet of Lot 26. Lophom's Airport Plat. Orangeville Twp. Case No. V-18-88 • Mitchell & Krist Warner, (ap­ plicant). D. Owen Janes, (property owner). At this hearing, the following described proper­ ty. which lies generally on Boumon Drive. Mid­ dleville, will be considered as the site for a variance. Beginning at the NE corner of Lot 25 of lhe plat of Thomapple Riverside in Sec. 2, os recoraed in Liber 5 of plats, poge 55 ond running thence N 89*32' W. 323.3 ft. Io the bank of lhe Thornapple River; th N 15*53-29" W 190.07 fl. olong said river bank; th S 86*06' E 400.00 ft.; th S 8*32' W 160 ft. to the place ol beginning, extending the sidelines to include land to the walers edge of Thomapple River, con­ taining 1.43 acres, more or less, SUBJECT to an easement for ingress ond egress described as beginning at a point on the Waterly line of Bouman Drive distant N 8*32' E 75 ft. from said NE corner of Lot 25; th N 67*25'50" W 20.62 ft.; th N. 8*32 E 78.38 ft.; ih S 86*06' E 20.07 ft.; th S 8*32- W 85 ft. to the place of beginning. Thomapple Twp. All of the above described property Is located In Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present ihelr views upon a variance request either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time ond place. ■ Any physically disabled persons requiring barrier-free accomodations In order to participate In the hearings, should contact the County CoodinotoR. Office at 948-4812. Site inspection of the above described property will be completed by Zoning Board of Appeals members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. BIGGEST The variance applications ore available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan during the hours of 8 00 a.m. to 5 00 p.m. (closed bet­ ween 12-1 p.m.) • Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Planning Commission at 948-4830 for further information. Norvol E Thaler. Barry County Clerk (12/8) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 88-20042-NC In the matter of Cathy Eileen Anderson. TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday. January 5, 1989 at 1:30 p.m., in the probate courtroom. Hostings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Cathy Eileen Anderson to Ca.herine Eileen Anderson. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent or evil intent. December 5. 1988 Cathy Eileen Anderson 4000 Heath Rd. Hastings. Mich 49058 (12/8) Attention Area Businesses! Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The HASTINGS BANNER can 948-8051 to have our advertising representative call upon you to assist in your weekly ad message. TOY STORE! Goodemoot-CampbeH exchange wedding vows Levingston-Farrel I uniteain marriage Kristine Holly Lcvingston and Gary Lee Farrell were married July 9 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. The Rev. Bill Stevens officiated. Their parents are Shirley Stahl of Hastings, Dean and Jeaninc Stahl of Clarksville and Charles and Gretchen Farrell of Lake Odessa. DeeAnn Baker, friend of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Sherry Klein and Kelly Tingley, sisters of the bride, and Malinda Can, a cousin of the bride. The bride's niece. Brienne Tingley, was flowergirl. Mark Farrell, the brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The groomsmen were Chuck Farrell, brother of the groom, and Duane Musbach and Ken McCoy, friends of the bridegroom. Joshua Farrell, the bridegroom's nephews was the ringbearer. The bride’s son. Ryan Levingston. was the special attendant. Ushers were Rod Betts and Mark Barbour, friends of the bridegroom. Special songs were performed during the ceremony by Ken McCoy and Coreer. Tischer.. iC ..: . Master and mistress of ceremonies were Brian and Tami Stahl, brother and sister-in­ law of the bride. Tami also attended the guest book. Programs were given by Bobby Tingley and Luke Farrell, nephews of the bride and bridegroom) ’• ■-»’* Following the ceremony, the couple we. escorted to a reception at the Lake Odessa Community Center in a limesine. Cake was served by Theresa and Edith Far­ rell, sisters-in-law of the groom. The couple honeymooned at Cedar Poin and now reside in Lowell. Angela Kari Goodemoot became the bride of Kurt Roger Campbell Sept. 17 at Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland. The Rev. Clifford Randall performed the 4 p.m. ceremony. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a white beaded mermaid-style gown with cathedral train and a fingertip veil of her own design. Pam Carpenter, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were the bride's sisters, Kitty Lawson and Darci Goodemoot, and DeAnna Everett and Lisa LaFramboise. Megan Carpenter, the bride’s niece, was flowergirl and Joshua Carpenter, her nephew, served as ringbearer. Joseph Cairnduff, of Owosso, was the best man. Groomsmen were Paul Hanson, Terry Milarch, Dave Jacobson, and Dave Murko. Ushers were Tim Goodemoot. brother of the bride, and John Pretzell, the groom’s brother­ in-law. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Dick and Ruth Ann Hamilton, aunt and uncle of the bride; and Ray and Kim Jackson, sister and brother-in-law of the groom. The bride is the daughter of Rex and Eunice Goodemoot of Lake Odessa. She is a 1982 graduate of Lakewood High School and a 1985 graduate of Ferris State College. She is employed by the Upjohn Corporation of Kalamazoo. The groom is the son of Raymond and Suzanne Campbell of Fenton. He is a 1982 graduate of Fenton High School and a 1988 graduate of Ferris State University. He is employed by the United Parcel Service. After a honeymoon trip to Lake Charlevoix, *’ .ouple now resides in Kalamazoo. Shop tonight 'til midnight! Sfeforce JuKETYSOH’S •"SLu jmiTI . Tyco um» , METAL GEAR- “'SSoofzelda Apes 8-up. io. Nintendo concert. The second event will be the sixth grade band concert on Monday. Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the middle school gymnasium. This Apt, 7-up. GOLF- Nlnw“*> HOCKEY.................... ANAL COST EXCITEHIKE 01* MAIL-IN REBATE non* TOP QUN Three holiday concerts slated in Hastings during December On three consecutive days in December the Hastings Area Schools’ music department will present its annual Christmas concerts for the entire community of Hastings. The first of the three concerts will be on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 3 p.m. when the high school musicians will present the third annual Christmas Collage Concert The collage format calls for an entire hour of continuous, uninterrupted music. It will be held in the high school gymnasium. Persons attending this concert are encouraged to be seated by the 3 p m. starting time of the ZERO GRAVITY CUFF­ HANGERS NITE GLOW HX). RACE SET RADIO CONTROL TURBO OUTLAW concert is the premiere performance of the sixth grade band, and is a night when the students and directors will share with parents and friends the basic concepts which have been covered during their first three months of band. The third and final concert of this series will be the middle school band and choir students' Christmas concert at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 13. in the middle school gymnasium. Once again, songs of the season will be featured while the students present this annual performance. Music directors for these groups are Patricia Aumick. Joan L. Bosserd-Schroeder, Luanna Furrow and Joseph P. LaJoye. Nikko RADIO CONTROL STREET RACERS Lronel GOLD RUSH SPECIAL TRAIN SET Working forward or Tyco INDY TURBO H.O. RACE SET A 243“ With turbo boost power! 10' track sets up 10 ways. IIa safMI QUO 49** YOU’LL MAGNUM 440 RICHARD PETTY RACING SET___ Six layouts In one 12’ sell Ages 8-up. NEVER p 35“ Nikko 1/24 scale 300ZX. Fisro or Corvette; an full function! Ages 8-Up. (Four AA OUTGROW RADIO CONTROL BIG BUBBA 2 speeds. Ages B-up US! Thereto a TOySX/S near you! Electronic Scanners For Speedy 2 Checkouts! N0W1 HIRING. BATTLE CREEK 5740 Beckley Rd. (W mi. south of 1-94 Just south of Lakeview Square Mall) CHARGE IT! VISA • PORTAGE MASTERCARD 6207 South Westnedge Ave. (Acrons irom Southland Mall) _ ___ MONDAY ■ SATURDAY 8:00 AM - MIDNIGHT; SUNDAY 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM AMERICAN EXPRESS DISCOVER �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 8. 1988 Legal Notices Discipline is an act ot love State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE State ot Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 88-20040-SE Eitate of LEWIS F. HINE. Deceaied. Social Security Number 367-22-0742. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On December 22. 1988 ol 9:30 a.m.. In the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Elmer Anders requesting that Elmer Anders be ap­ pointed Personal Representative of the estate of lewis F. Hine, deceased, who lived at 823 West Walnut. Hostings. Michigan ond who died November 18. 1988; ond requesting also that the will of the deceased doled November 19. 1986. be admitted io probate. It also is requested that lhe heirs at law of sold deceased be determined. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both lhe Personal Represen­ tative and to the Court on or befoie February 15. 1989. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. December I. 1988 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 North Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 616/945-3495 ELMER ANDERS BY: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative 5520 Wilkins Rood Hastings. Ml 49058 (12/8) File No. 88-20039-SE Estote of NEVA O. GRAVES. Deceased. Social Security Number 355-58-3577. ■ O ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the state may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On December 22. 1988 at 9:30 a.m.. in lhe probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge ol Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Juanita Allerding requesting that Juanita Aller­ ding be appointed Personal Representative of lhe estate of Neva O. Graves, deceased, who lived ot 1306 North Bollwood. Hastings. Michigan, and who died November 23. 1988; and requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated May 20. 1986 be ad­ mitted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs at law of sold deceased be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the Personal Represen­ tative and to the Court on or before February 15, 1989. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing oi record. December I. 1988 Richard J. Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE AND FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 616/945-3495 JUANITA ALLERDING BY: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative 1535 North Church Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (12/8) SUBSCRIBE...to toe Banner for all your LOCAL NEWS! Ann Landers ‘Anonymous’ groups helpful Dear Ann Landers: I have always applaud­ ed your advice to readers who want to get out of miserable relationships, but I could never do it myself. Invariably I reverted to the same old pattern and chose the same trap 1 had escaped from. I am a co-dcpcndent, which means I am ad­ dicted to people with addictions. The addic­ tion can be alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling, compulsive talking, spending money or any other kind of compulsive behavior. All these people seem perfectly normal when you meet them, but soon you learn that they are hooked on something. If you're wise, you run in the opposite direction. It was always easier for me to focus on friends who had problems than to face my own. I never had the slightest idea why I con­ tinued to hang out with these crippled chickens. I now know that I needed someone to blame for a" the things in my life that went wrong. When I was Finally able to admit to a close friend that my life was a mess and my level of self-esteem was zero, she did me the biggest favor of my life. She introduced me to two groups that have helped me regain my self-respect — Co­ Dependents Anonymous and Emotions Anonymous. Both arc based on the 12-step Miller’s Furniture and Carpet PRICES Will FLOOR YOU principles of Alcoholics Anonymous and have shown me that there is a better way to live. Nine months after joining and attending two meetings a week. I feel an incredible sense of freedom and. for the first time, a sense of per­ sonal worth. I want everyone out there to know that they no longer have to be doormats, martyrs or people pleasers. Nor do they have to pump up their egos by hanging out with folks who are inadequate, confused and needy. If you see yourself in this letter, do yourself a favor and write to: Emotions Anonymous. P.O. Box 4245. St. Paul. Minn. 55104. and CoDcpendenLs Anonymous, P.O. Box 33577, Phoenix, Ariz. 85067-3577. — L.M., Corpus Christi, Tex. Clothes can save the day Dear Ann Landers: Last Sunday, al a church social, several of us were discussing an acquaintance who hao just had a 10-pound baby boy. A woman in the group, whom 1 did not know, turned to me and asked. “And when is your happy event going to take place?" I said. “Excuse me?" She replied, "When is your baby due?” I told her I was not pregnant. She was embarrassed and my day was ruined. Ann, 1 should tell you that this has happened before. 1 am about 20 pounds overweight and it is all in front. I am 37 years nld and not married. Am I thin-skinned? Should I be able to laugh it off? Comment, please. — NYC Dear NYC: Your salvation could be a style­ wise woman in the dress department of your favorite store. You need to wear clothes that conceal your stomach. Such outfits are available. Find them. So, Why a southpaw? Dear Ann Landers: Why do they refer to a left-handed person as a "southpaw"? They don't call a right-handed person a "northpaw." Ask your smart readers, I’ll bet somebody knows. — R.M., New Hartford. Conn. Dear Smart Readers: How about it? Share your wisdom, please. Densa takes on Mensa Dear Readers: Here's my gem for the day: For people who are bored hearing about “Mensa" (those brilliant folks with out-ofthe-world IQs), there is now “Densa," form­ ed by J.D. Stewart of Rochester, N.Y., an employee of Eastman Kodak. This is a society for anyone who scores in the bottom 98 per­ cent of a test that starts with “Who is buried ip Grant’s tomb?” Legal Notice NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE You'll be surprised how low our prices are right now. Now is the perfect time to replace ypur old floor with a new one from Congoleum. All Congoleum floors feature no-wax easy care and are available in today's decorator styles and.cotors. Floors feature the CHROMABOND* Protection System to resist the most stubborn household stains, mildew and alkali. Now you can replace your old floor and save big. AS LOW AS $399 SO. YD. But hurry, this special sale ends soon. 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WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND PAM NEXT TO STORE ■ PH. 945 2091 HOMEMPROVDQXr LOAN ACCOUNT O FIRSTS AMEtiCA- M-jr-a Default having been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode August 25. 1986 by DENNIS KAMINSKI, a single man. as Mortgagor, Io the UNITED BANK OF MICHIGAN, a Corporation organized under the laws of the State of Michigan, as Mortgagee, and recorded on August 26. 1986, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan, in Liber 438 of Mortgages, on Pages 948 through 951 and a Mortgage made August 18. 1987, by DENNIS KAMINSKI AND SHARON JENSEN, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to the UNITED BANK OF MICHIGAN, a Corporation organized under lhe laws of the State of Michigan, os Mor­ tgagee. and recorded on August 19. 1987, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 455 of Mortgages, on Pages 607 through 610; on both Mortgages together there Is claimed to be duo ond unpaid to date of this Notice. Fifty Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Two ond 05/100 ($57,252.05) Dollars, including in­ terest computed to date of first publication; no suit or proceeding in law or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debts or any part of the debts secured by these Mortgages, and the power of sale in these Mortgages contained having become operative by reason of such default: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on DECEMBER 29. 1988 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, local lime, inside the East from door to lhe Barry County Courthouse, City of Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon said Mortgages, together with interest, legal costs and charges and expenses, including lhe attorney fee allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the Mortgagees before sole, the land and premises in said Mortgages being the same land mentioned In both Mortgages, and situated in the Township oi Thornoppie. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as follows: The Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northeast fractional 1/4 of Section 3. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, except the following three described parcels of land: 1) Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Northeast fractional 1/4 ol said Section 3, Town 4 North. Range 10 West, thence East along the North line 300 feet to the place of beginning of this description, thence South 200 feet, thence East 100 feet, thence North 200 feet, thence West 100 feet to the place of beginning. 2) East 520 feet ol lhe Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northeast fractional 1/4. except the South 230 feet thereof. Section 3. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. 3) West 481 feet of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northeast fractional 1/4. Section 3. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, except the North 200 feet of the East 181 feet thereof. Subject to easements and restrictions of records. The redemption period pursuant to low. is one (1) year from the date of such sale. Dated: NOVEMBER 17. 1988 Mortgagees: UNITED BANK OF MICHIGAN, a Michigan Corporation 2619 - 28th Street. S.E. Grand Rapids. Ml 49508 LEWIS. BROWN & KOZERA. P C By: DANIEL J. KOZERA. JR. fP’6187) Attorney lor Mortgogr -.^ 745 Trust Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)459-7141 (12/15) Dear Ann Landers: What is wrong with so many of today's parents? Are they blind, deaf, mute or just wimps? This morning, in my affluent Upstate New York church, the child seated behind me (on her mother's lap) repeatedly kicked the back of my wooden pew. 1 tried to ignore it. but when she began to kick me (through an open area of the bench) I finally turned around and gave the mother a frosty look. (No response.) Meanwhile, two rows ahead, another child was running up and down the aisle looking for friends during lhe sermon. This sort of thing goes on frequently ih church. It also happens on planes and trains and in movie theaters, yet parents say nothing. Why? Maybe it’s because the trend for the last 20 years has been to encourage children to “get in touch with their feelings." I hope you will comment on this. Ann. I would like my daughter-in-law to see it. No way would I criticize the way she and my son are bringing up their children, even though it bothers me a lot. — Uneasy in Upstate. Dear Uneasy: Too many parents are afraid to be stem with their children for fear that the kids won’t like them. The result is monumen­ tal permissiveness, a lack of discipline and a whole lot of children doing as they damed well please. Another factor is the structure of today's family. Forty percent of America’s children are growing up in single-parent homes. The single parent often tries to compensate for the absent parent, and she (or he) is exhausted from trying to be both father and mother. It is always easier to give in to a child than to en­ force discipline. If parents only knew that their children WANT discipline. Youngsters feel unsafe when there is no strong voice or firm hand to guide them. Discipline is a special kind of love. It says, "I care about you and I am not going to let you do as you please simply because it’s easier than insisting that you toe the line." Parenihtxxl is the toughlcsl job there is, and when it is well done, it's the most rewarding. So hang in there, folks. It’s worth the struggle. Beware ot airport thieves Dear Ann Landers: Please print this letter a few weeks before Christmas when large numbers of people will be traveling. Warn them about getting ripped off in airports — and I don’t mean S3 for a hot dog. "Dtere's a much bigger problem. It is pickpockets and thieves. Here's the way I got taken: I walked over to a bank of telephones and put my bag down while I made a call. 1 turned my back for no longer than one minute. When 1 looked around my bag was gone. I saw no one near me and have no idea how it happened so fast. When I reported the loss to a security per­ son he said. "It happens all the time. Thefts in airports are a big business. A clever thief can make 5300,000 a year.” He also told me to be wary of people in air­ ports who ask questions. Often a third party is picking your pocket while you are distracted. Another warning: When you take your wallet out to get a credit card, be careful when you put it back. A sharp observer with a light touch could lift it within seconds. — Lesson Learned at O'Hare. Dear O’Hare: Your letter is sure to save some travelers a lot of grief. I am happy you wrote — and millions of others will be, too. (P.S. Note to all airport managers: Please beef up your security personnel!) Feeling pressured to go “al! the way" because everyone else is doing it? You’re not alone. For answers to your questions about sex. and to learn how your peers really feel about it, write for Ann Landers ’ newly revised booklet, “Sex and the Teenager. ” Send $3 plus a selfaddressed, stamped business-size envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Lake Odessa News: The Peacock family Thanksgiving dinner was held at the Congregational church hall with 50 present. Those attending were Betty and Pete Carey of Portland; the Rubin family of Wyoming; the Duane Glasgows; the Larry Winklers and Craig Maurer of Hastings; the Harry Peacock family of Westphalia, the Mark Haneys of Ionia; the Michael Winkler family of Woodland; John Glasgow and friend of Kalamazoo; Michelle Peacock of C.M.U. at Mt. Pleasant; the Robot Winklers, the Richard Peacocks. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Peacock and Shari. Sue Peacock, Mrs. Rcine Peacock, Helen Haller, Ruth Sessions, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Peacock and Mrs. Margaret McDiarmid, all of Lake Odessa; Sister Carmella of Ubly; and Sisters Magdalene, Margaret, Dominic Maria and Sheila of Wright. Sister Carmella and Mrs. Refoe Peacock visited the Sisters at Wright for the weekend. The home of Margaret McDiarmid on Washington Boulevard has been sold to Ken­ neth and Connie Shanks, who have been liv­ ing in Ithaca. The Jim Staffords have purchased the home of Dean and Opal Dodge on Fifth Avenue. Pink balloons tied to a tree at the corner of Emerson and Johnson streets announced to passersby the birth of a new daughter for Roger Jr. and Sharon (Sauers) Can on Thurs­ day, Dec. 1. She is Sadie Jo, who weighed 9 lbs. !6 oz. at her birth at Pennock Hospital. She has 15 grandparents. Hugh and Barbara Peacock attended the funeral at Carson City Thursday for Charles Proctor of rural Stanton, a cousin of her mother, Margaret McDiarmid. Thirty-two attended the meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society Dec. 1 to hear reports from the depot committee on projected plans for the caboose and tracks that have been purchased; for the craft sale at East Elementary; for (he Depot Mania dance Dec. 10. A film or> Michigan’s elk herd and other wildlife of lhe northeast part of Michigan was enjoyed. Catherine Lucas and Virginia Yonkers served seasonal refreshments after members showed their treasured Christmas gifts from years past. These included a toy piano more than 80 years old. a 200-year-old box. books, box camera, lighted miniature tree and Santa, a chunk of rhodacrositc, dolls with kid body and bisque face and unique clothing. The January program will feature Tom Niethamer’s slides from his Alaska trip. Wayne and Margaret Musbach are the happy grandparents of Jaclyn Elizabeth, born Nov. 24 to Doreen and David Russ at Blodgett Hospital. She weighed 6 lb., 14 oz. at her ar­ rival in the early hours of Thanksgiving Day. The paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James Russ of Grand Rapids. The Women’s Fellowship of the First Con­ gregational Church of Lake Odessa will hold a Christmas Tea at 2 p.m. in the church dining room Wednesday, Dec. 14. The Rev. Steven Reed will present lhe program. The public is invited to attend. Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315, Order of the Eastern Star, held the Ceremony of Initia­ tion Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. A joint School of Instruc­ tion with Mulliken Chapter No. 161, was held Dec. 2 starting with a potluck supper at 6 p.m. in the Temple dining room with the school starting at 7 p.m. The instructor was Janet Babcock, Grand Ruth from the Potterville chapter of the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star of Michigan. The next regular meeting of Lake Odessa chapter will be held Tuesday, Dec. 13th at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. A Christmas party and gift exchange will follow the meeting. The Lake Odessa chapter will not meet January and February. Marriage Licenses: Hastings Middle School PTO to meet Monday Curtis Z. Thomas, 30, Hastings and Heidi L. Braden, 21, Hastings. Richard A. Curtis, 30, Oak Harbor, Wa. and Linda A. Ransome, 30, Hastings. The Hastings Middle School Parent­ Teacher Organization will meet Monday. Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. in Room 182. Participants will discuss Christmas ac­ tivities and other business of the PTO. Lakewood teachers receive 5.95 percent hike in pact by Shelly Sulser A new three-year contract between the Lakewood Education Association and the Lakewood Board of Education will give teachers 5.95 percent salary increases this year, boosting the base salary to S20.037. After negotiating the contract since June 30, while the teachers worked under an extension of the previous pact, the sides ratified the new agreement last week. Chief Union Negotiator Steve Secor said 92 percent of the teachers voted Nov. 30 and ap­ proved the tentative agreement by more than 90 percent. The board passed the proposal in public ses­ sion Thursday night by a 6-1 vote. The new contract will give the district's 140 educators the salary increase during the first year, followed by a 5.75 bcost in the second and third years of the deal. The wage increase puts the master's degree maximum salary at 534,664 after 15 years experience. "That catches most of the teachers." said Superintendent William Eckstrom. “Most of them are at the top." The contract also adds a longevity step at the 18th year, up from 15. while class sizes in the early grades (kindergarten through third grade) have been reduced from 29 to 27. Another key issue was in-service time re­ quired of the teachers, said Eckstrom. “We added an in-service day,” he said. "Wc used to require 12 hours in-service a year. That will be phased out." Secor explained that the teachers attended in-service training one day a year, in addition to the required 12 hours. The added day, (March 13, this school year) will take the place of the 12-hour mandate. Insurance will remain the same, which in­ cludes a plan for health, plus separate dental and vision coverage. “There are a few other things but those are really the key items. 1 think both sides are happy if they felt they gained in terms of the contract," Secor said. "I think both would say they wished they had gotton a little more. Overall, I think it's (the union) pleased with the contract." Eckstrom said there were no major snags in negotiations, other than scheduling difficulties. "It just took longer because it was harder for both sides to get together," he said. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 8. 1988 — Page 9 MADD plans candlelight vigil Monday night by David T. Young The Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving plans to have a candlcight vigil at 7 p.m. Monday. Dec. 12. at the county courthouse steps. The event will take place only three days alter the local MADD chapter marks its first anniversary as an official organization, but of­ ficials said that is merely a coincidence. Those attending the vigil will be invited to light candles in remembrance of Barry County people killed in alcohol-related crashes bet­ ween Nov. 30. 1987. and Nov. 30. 1988. Tentative plans call for Hastings deputy Police Chief Jerry Sarver to read the list of names. Mickey Fisk, secretary of the Barry County MADD chapter, said she couldn’t be sure about how many names would be recd until later this week when state authorities confirm the list of victims. The vigil originally was scheduled nation­ wide for Sunday evening. Dec. 11. but the Barry County chapter asked to have its ceremony on Monday. "Wc felt that many of our people wanted to be in church Sunday evening, so wc asked to have the candlelight vigil Monday night in­ stead." Fisk said. She said that aside from the reading of vic­ tims’ names, time will be given to families and friends to come forward to light candles in remembrance of their loved ones. The Barry County chapter of MADD had its first vigil last December, just after it received news that it received its charter from the national organization, based in Hurst, Texas, the home of MADD founder Candy Leightncr. "Wc had to have at least 20 members and show potential that this group is needed in the area,” Fisk said. "We did a lot of work in preparing and filing forms and it took about four months for it (charter designation) to come through." In its first full year as an accredited organization, the local MADD has helped to monitor court pmcredinns and sentencings concerning alcohol-related offenses; has pro­ moted the group with by having a booth at the Burry County Fair; has started a special driv­ ing while impaired (DWI) panel that meets each third Friday of the month al Pennock Hospital; has sponsored a teddy bear cam­ paign on behalf of young trauma victims; and was co-sponsor of the Hastings Summerfest Fun Run. The DWI panel is somewhat unique in that convicted drunken driving offenders arc sent by judges to the meetings to hear testimony from friends and families of alcohol-related crashes. This holiday season, MADD and area police agencies are sponsoring the "Tie One On" campaign in which red ribbons arc tied to vehicles’ antennas to remind motorists of the dangers of drinking and driving. And the group is sponsoring a drawing Dec. 21 for a teddy bear and a small child's homemade rocking chair. Proceeds from that fund-raiser will go to the "teddy bear" cam­ paign for emergency vehicles. Fisk said the group is paying special atten­ tion to the problem of drinking and driving over the holiday season. "We hope that we can make some kind of impact on people to persuade them not to drink and drive," she said. "’Tis the season to be jolly, but you don’t avc to drink to have a good time.” The Barry MADD chapter now has 24 fullfledged members and Fisk says more always arc welcome. Individual memberships cost S20 per year. The annual costs arc $40 for a family, $10 for senior citizens and students and $150 for clubs. Fisk said the Tri-County Alert Citizens Band Group. No. 102, is affiliated with the county chapter of MADD. Connie Wymer of Nashville is president of the county chapter. Other officers, besides Fisk of Hastings, include Shirley Smith of Lake Odessa, first vice president; Nancy Morgan of Nashville, second vice president; and Shcralyn Olsen of Hastings, treasurer. Vermontville man receives prison sentence in assault by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Vermontville man charged with breaking and entering a Nashville home and assaulting a woman last March was sentenced Friday to 10 to 30 years in a state prison. Calling him a "dangerous man." retired Judge Richard Robinson sentenced Richard D. Lowe. 33. to prison after Lowe pleaded guilty in October to two of five charges filed against him in connection with the attack. While acknowledging there was disagree­ ment over exactly what took place. Robinson said it was clear society must be pro-tccted from the defendant. "This woman is entitled to live a life that’s free from fear and free from abuse." Robin­ son said. "I've always felt that prison should be reserved for violent people, and I think you’re a violent person. And when that’s coupled with your substance abuse, you’re a very dangerous man." Lowe's arrest stems from an incident at the victim's home early in the morning of March 11. according to Barry County Sheriffs Deputy David Oakland. Authorities said Lowe broke into the vic­ tim's house, physically assaulted her and sex­ ually assaulted her three times. The victim was able to leave the house and contact law enforcement officials. Oakland said. Lowe, of 7406 Vermontville Hwy., was ar­ rested later that day while working on a car at a friend's house in Eaton County. He had been lodged at the Barry County Jail since his arrest. Appearing in court Friday with a chain around his waist and his right arm handcuffed to the chain. Lowe said he did not attack the victim, nor did he force her to have sex with him. ’There were no threats ... I didn’t force her to do nothing." he said. “It’s not all as cut and dried as it looks. I wasn't sitting in a bar. and said. ‘1 think 1'11 go beat up (the victim)'." . Lowe turned to the victim, who was present in the audience in court, and told her she It was a year ago that the Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving held their first candlelight vigil at the county courthouse steps. They will have their second annual vigil for victims of alcohol-related crashes in a ceremony this Monday evening. would not be bothered by him again. “You don’t have to worry about me. If you don't want to see me, I don’t want to see you.” he said. "When I'm released. I'll leave the state.” “You’ve used and abused me for the last time.” he said. Prior to sentencing. Chief Assistant Pro­ secutor Dale Crowley asked the court to sentence Lowe to the maximum sentence of 20 to 30 years in prison. "Wc make that recommendation on the likelihood of Mr. Lowe reforming himself, the seriousness of the offenses and on the in­ terests of societv in nrnirrlinn itself." he Said. But Lowe's attorney. Michael Sandborn, told the court that medical and forensic evidence failed to bear out several aspects of the victim's testimony. At Lowe's preliminary exam. Sandborn said, the victim told the court Lowe had kick­ ed her in (he face for almost an hour. But when authorities recovered his boots, they found no evidence of hair or bloodstains on them. Sandborn said. Lowe, who was accompanied to court by two Barry County Sheriffs deputies and two Michigan State troopers, was sentenced lo serve 10 to 30 years on the charge of breaking and entering with intent to do great bodily harm. A concurrent sentence of 10 to 20 years also was imposed, on the charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm. As a habitual offender with two prior felony convictions, the prison sentences for Lowe were doubled from the maximum possible sentences for a first offender. Originally charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, plus lhe breaking and entering and assault charges. Lowe pleaded guilty to the latter two offenses in October in exchange for the dismissal of lhe three criminal sexual conduct charges. The case had been set to go to trial in July, but it was delayed at the request of Sandborn so Lowe could undergo a psychiatric ex­ amination at the Ypsilant Forensic Center to determine his competency to stand trial. Trial was later scheduled for Oct. 17. but that morning Lowe struck the plea agreement with the prosecutor's office and pleaded guilty to two of the five offenses. Bar removed from fire hall; Rallied support for firemen boosts morale by Shelly Sulser The spotlight was on the Lake Odessa Fire Department last weekend when the volunteers were honored as grand marshals of the annual Lake Odessa Christmas parade Saturday, and as the guests of honor at a spaghetti dinner in Woodland Sunday. Efforts by community officials to show their support of the firefighters was sparked after widespread publicity about complaints that members of the fire department were violating a local ordinance that forbids the consumption of alcohol on public property. “They were at ah all-time low." said Police Chief Glenn Desgranges. who joined forces with Village Manager John French to organize the free spaghetti dinner Sunday. "If the fire whistle went off. wc didn’t know how many firemen would respond." Lake Odessa Ambulance Director Man. Wcsicndorp had (.-amended that lhe village could be held liable if an accident were to oc­ cur as a result of the firemen having been drinking in the fire bam. In a formal complaint filed with Village Councilman Steve Secor Nov. 14, Westcndorp said that there was almost a daily proces­ sion of people using lhe firebam as their own private bar. He added that the fire and ambulance sta­ tion was equipped with a bar and liquor bottles. At an emergency meeting of the Odessa Township Board and the Lake Odessa Village Council Nov. 17, Wcstendorp's complaint was disallowed because the trustees said they felt it did not point to specific incidents. However, the bar was removed from the station Saturday in an effort to put to rest any speculation about whether or not the or- The Barry/Hastings Joint Economic Develop­ ment Commission Is soliciting bids from all qualified persons or firms for the purpose of conducting a Title IX SSED ECONOMIC RE­ DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY. The County of BarryUEDC has received approval from the U.S. Depart­ ment of Commerce (EDA) to conduct this study. All interested parties should submit a proposal with two copies to the attention of JOE RAHN. C/O the JEDC, 117 S. Broad­ way. Hastings. Ml 49058. by January 1, 1989. Proposals should include total project cost, projected completion dates and rele­ vant experience. Santa’s schedule changed There has been a change in Santa's schedule for this Saturday at the Felpausch Food Center in Hastings. He will be on hand from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in­ stead of the previously an­ nounced times. WELCOME THE NrW YEAR HERE! Special, scrumptious, r^il-course dinner menu available beginning at 5:30 p.m. Lots of good cheer await! GIFT CERTIFICATES Be sure to remember that uni­ que. special person with a tasteful County Seat Gift Cer­ tificate! Give them to your friends at Christmas or any time of the year. HOLIDAY DINING Let us help you wrap up your holiday party needs — Now accepting reservations for private dining parties. dinance was in fact being violated there, of­ ficials said. “It has been disposed of,” Fire Chief Gor­ don Eldridge said. Westendorp said the move was “a step in the right direction.” Eldridge said he felt that the positive atten­ tion placed on his department over the weekend has helped to dissuade firemen from quitting. "I felt pretty good about it," Eldridge said. Lake Odessa Area Chamber of Commerce President Mark Potter also made efforts to keep the firemen on the job. by naming them as Christmas parade grand marshals, and by soliciting signatures for petitions. “We the undersigned support the volunteers of the Lake Odessa Fire Depart­ ment in their endeavors to protect our businesses and property," was the statement at the top of the petitions. Although Potter did not know how many names were signed to the petitions, available at the Page Memorial Building last Saturday, he said he plans to hand them over to Eldridge. "(I did it) to keep the firemen on the job,” Potter said, “to keep them from quitting. If there were any feelings about doing that, I think this weekend has probably removed them. They should feel the community sup­ ports the work they’re doing as firemen." Desgranges said nearly 500 citizens turned out to show their support of the firemen at the Woodland Towne House Sunday afternoon and evening for the Lake Odessa Volunteer Fire Department Appreciation Dinner. The meal was provided by Carl's Super­ market, Plumb's Value Rite, Meijers, Saska­ toon Golf Club. Twin City Foods, Union Bank, Machine Products, Lake Odessa Sales. Towne House. Leo and Mary Ann Spitzley, Carl and Dolly Benke and many other anonymous donors. Yellow ribbons were handed out to those wanting to visibly show their backing of the firemen. "They appreciated the effort to get the morale back up,” Desgranges said. “We didn’t want them to quit.” Desgranges said he felt that publicity on the matter and a "bogus” flyer that was mailed to some business people contributed to the firemen’s thoughts of quitting. “It was bad publicity to make the fire department look bad,” Desgranges said. “It was taken by the firemen as malicious.” The flyer invited the receivers to “tie one on” at the Lake Odessa fire department's bar. Make Reservations Early — high ceilings and cinderblock walls also he said. "There are so many things going make it costly to beat Because the fair board is building a larger facility to host exhibitions, there may be a need for a smaller building to host weddings, on." The membership asked the board to gather more information on the issue, and a meeting will be held the third week in parties and organizations. "What they're building is an exhibition hall," Jacobs said about the fair board's January to consider the issue. Construction of the $5 million shopping center is expected to begin after the close of proposed new building. "They're looking at RV-type shows, boat shows - a number of the 1989 Barry County Fair. A scheduled things for a larger hall." "I don't know why we can't utilize tow buildings in the country and here in town,” following spring. Italian Specialties 948-4042 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines Calzone • Spaghetti * Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS SUNDAY BRUNCH Served 11 to 3 presents ... FABULOUS FLORIDA January 25 to February 12 $1068 per person, double occupancy. A fabulous 19 day tour of visiting Key Largo, Key West, Naples, Orlando and St. Augustine. For details call Jan at... <16-367-4323 D owntown MIDDLEVILLE 115 Maple, Delton 623-5270 DINE IN - DELIVERY - CARRY OUT opening is expected no later than the Phil’s Pizzeria 128 S. Jefferson — Downtown Hastings & GOOD SPIRITS Lakewood Community Education Community Building (Continued from page 4) Phone 948-4042 (Ask (or Carla) Nearly 500 people came to the Woodland Towne House Restaurant Sunday to show their support for the Lake Odessa firefighters at a free spaghetti dinner held in their honor. HOURS: Tues.-Thun. 11 :M a.m-11 pm. Fri. & Sal 11 JO a m -1 pm.; Sun 4-10; Closed Mon Pleasantview PTO holding supper tonight The Pleasantview Parent­ Teacher Organization will be holding its annual Christmas potluck supper Thursday. Dec. 8. from 6 to 8 p.m. at the school. Guests are asked to bring two dishes to pass and their own table service. COUPON Z1 if Any Size Pizza |i II One Coupon per order. Exp: 1-2-89 S |% . SAJO'S f 1 | 1 1 S COUPON Liter of Pop || 1! I MB any Pizza Order from... SAJO'S One coupon per order. Exp: 1-2-89 ifiaaHaMHNaMiMMUMaMH tM*aO*M*M)RM*KXaUMJUQR*JKMMMJUDUUU — HOLIDAY HOURS — We will be closed Mon. evening, Dec. 12 for our annual Christmas Party Christmas Eve — Open 'til 8:00 • Christmas — Closed Open New Year’s Eve and New Year's Day �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 8, 1988 Unbeaten Hastings upsets Ionia 66-58, continues winning streak by Steve Veddcr Denny O’Mara must remember to send a thank you to the Michigan High School Athletic Association for its adoption of the three-point rule. O'Mara’s sizzling Hastings basketball team nailed 7-of-8 third quarter triples against state-rated Ionia Tuesday night, turning a sixpoint halftime deficit into a stunning 66-58 win. The win increased Hastings' home court winning streak to 27. The Saxons (2-0) haven’t lost a home game since a 88-77 deci­ sion to Albion on Feb. 15. 1986. It looked for at least half the night like the streak would wind up trashed by the Bulldogs, rated fourth in lhe state by the Detroit News and ninth by lhe Detroit Free Press. Ionia, which thumped Portland 82-57 in its opener, jumped to a quick 12-10 first-quarter lead and increased it to 27-21 by the half. "We were a little tentative at first,” admit­ ted O’Mara, whose team faced an Ionia frontline which averaged 6-7. "But I told the kids to just shoot." That tentativeness gave way to some torrid shooting which eventually propelled Hastings into as much as a 15-point lead by the 6:03 mark of the fourth quarter. Led by four threepointers by senior guard Gary Parker. Hastings hit IO-of-12 third period field gods to jet past the stunned Bulldogs. O’Mara said the lofty shooting overshadow­ ed a poor first half which saw Ionia’s height force the Saxons out of their offense. "Wc didn’t execute at all.” O'Mara said. ’’But then they switched to a zone and we started getting our shots.” Hastings battled back from the 27-21 halftime margin to eventually tie the game 37-37 on a three-pointer by Parker with 3:43 Hastings wrestling team opens season tonight Hillsdale. Other key dates on the schedule are the L.H. Lamb Tournament on Jan. 7. the Delton Invitational on Jan. 21. and the individual and team districts on Feb. I and 8. Hastings will also be out to defend its Twin Valley league meet championship at Hillsdale on Jan. 28. Saxon coach Dave Furrow has 12 reluming lettermen including seniors Jim Lenz at 189. Chad Murphy at 275 and Thom Anderson at 160. Lenz, an all-league defensive lineman on the football team, is a state-qualifier and has won over 35 matches the last two years. Mur­ phy has won over 20 matches the last two seasons. Junior returnees are Chris Bowman at 130. Scon Chipman at 119. Eric Endsley at 152 and Brian Redman at 125. Redman won over 20 matches last season while Chipman is a returning starter. Sophomores back are Brian Heath at 135, Jeremy Miller at 130, Aaron Newberry at 135, Dave Tossava at 112 and Brian Wolfenbarger at 152. Furrow returns to the coaching duties after a two-year absence. Last year's coach. Bill Rodgers, was laid off after budget cuts. He has subsequently moved into the Lakewood wrestling program as an assistant coach. Fur­ row had previously coached at Hastings for 14 seasons, and has remained active within the program the last two years. Hastings lost four seniors from last year’s district-winning team, including two threeycar starters and another wrestler who was a two-year starter. Furrow said those losses will be hard to replace. ’’Anytime you lose a kid who started three years those are big holes to fill,” Furrow said "But I think we have a lot of experience back. A lot of kids earned letters wrestling behind them. They filled in when they were needed and won.” Deanna Richard Melissa Rufner Hastings* wrestling team opens its season at home tonight with a triangular meet against Gull Lake and Ionia. The 6 p.m. meet kicks off a busy pre­ Christmas schedule which finds the Saxons wrestling six times before the holiday break. Hastings has one more tuneup meet, a tri-dual at Wayland on Dec. 13. before opening the Twin Valley season Dec. 15 at home against left in the third period. Jeff Pugh's triple gave Hastings its first lead of the contest. 40-37. at the 2:56 mark. Hastings never trailed again, building its lead to 51-43 by the end of the quarter. The Saxons led by as much as 58-43 on Parker’s sixth triple with 6:03 left in the game. Ionia did cut it to within 60-54 with 1:22 to go. but Jeff Young canned two clutch free throws and Parker nailed yet another triple to make it 65-54 with 50 seconds to go. O’Mara admitted the win is an early season biggie. “Ionia is a good ballclub.” he said. "Wc got down and had to come back. It's just part of the building process this team has to go through. We’re ready to play, but there arc things we have to learn only through experience.” Apparently one thing the Saxons have already mastered is shooting the ball. Follow­ ing up a 48 percent night against Middleville in their opener, the Saxons struck the 50 per­ cent mark (24-of-48) against the Bulldogs. Free throw shooting was also a key as Hastings hit 3-of-3 in the third period and then 7-of-l 1 in the final eight minutes. Parker, who was only 2-of-6 with five piints in the first half, wound up with 23 points while Young chipped in 17 points and eight rebounds. Senior forward Mark Steinfort bounced back from a scoreless opener to fire in 16 points and grab seven rebounds. "He kept us going early in the contest." O’Mara said. Senior center Doug Maurer scored only two points, but picked off seven rebounds and played outstanding defense on Ionia’s Michigan State-bound frontliner. Matt Hofkamp. Hofkamp finished with 20 points 11 rebounds. "Doug handled that situation very well,” O’Mara said. Hastings will try to keep its home winning streak intact against Marshall this Friday. Saxon jayvees begin season with pair of wins Hastings’ jayvee basketball team has begun its season with a pair of wins. 84-42 over Middleville last Friday and 71-62 over Ionia on Tuesday. Against Ionia. Hastings jumped to a 24-17 first quarter lead and still led at the half 41-37. After Ionia tied the game midway through the quarter, Hastings pulled ahead to 57-49 by the end of the period. Dave Oom’s 22 points led Hastings while Nick Williams added 16 and Karl Gierarowski 15. Against Middleville, the Saxons raced to a 37-19 halftime lead and were never threaten­ ed. Hastings was helped by a sharp 45 percen­ tage (35-of-77) from lhe floor. Williams led a balanced Hastings attack with 17 points while Gabe Griffin chipped in 16, Gierlarowski 14 and Brad Warner 10. [ Sports ] Hastings senior forward Jeff Young (34) looks to pass off during Tues­ day s shocking 66-58 upset of Ionia. The Saxons open their league season this Friday at home against Marshall. Vai Jackiewicz Jody Conrad Chris Tracy Hastings player mentioned on all-state team Hasting senior Chris Tracy, a th rec-year lettermen and 1988 Saxon MVP, has been named honorable mention on the 1988 Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association all-state team. Tracy scored 34 goals in 18 games for the Saxons this fall, helping the team to a 14-3-1 mark. In his caree.', Tracy scored 60 goals in 48 varsity games. Tracy scored nine goals as a sophomore and 17 as a junior. Tracy never missed one game in his entire soccer career, playing a total of 60 junior var­ sity and varsity games. Jackie Longstreet April Johnson 1988 Banner-Reminder All-County Basketball Team 1st TEAM Deanna Richard, Lakewood, sophomore Melissa Rufner, Lakewood, senior Vai Jackiewicz, Middleville, junior Jody Conrad, Delton, senior . Bobbie Jo Ritchie, Delton, senior 2nd TEAM Jackie Longstreet, Hastings, junior April Johnson, Lakewood, sophomore Pam Eaglen, Middleville, senior Deanna Hagon, Maple Valley, senior Martha Funk, Middleville, senior Pam Eaglen Deanna Hagon Martha Funk Middleville, Lakewood head all-county girls basketball team Trojans land three on team; Vikes, Panthers two on first unit Three girls who led Middleville to its firstever O-K Blue title and two Delton seniors who helped the Panthers to their fifth straight KVA championship head the I988 Banner­ Reminder All-County Basketball Team. Lakewood and Middleville both landed three players on the select 10-man squad while Delton had two. Hastings and Maple Valley each had one. Named to the first team were the Lakewood duo of sophomore Deanna Richard and senior Melissa Rufner. and the Delton pair of seniors Bobbie Jo Ritchie and Jody Conrad. Junior Vai Jackiewicz of Middleville was also named to the first team. The Trojans had two players on the second team, seniors Pam Eaglen ind Martha Funk. Hastings junior Jackie Longstreet, Deanna Hagon of Maple Valley, a senior, and Lakewood sophomore April Johnson round out the squad. Delton's Ritchie and Conrad sparked the team to its fifth straight KVA title, an unlikely achievement since the Panthers had lost its top seven players from a year ago. Ritchie led the county in scoring at 17.2 points per game while adding 5.7 rebounds. She hit 52.5 per­ cent from the floor while chipping in 3.0 assists and 4.8 steals. Conrad averaged 10.2 points and 12.7 re­ bounds. She also had 66 steals and blacked 23 shots while hitting 62.8 percent from the free throw line. Jackiewicz helped Middleville capture its first-ever league title and school-best 16-5 mark. She was named to the O-K Blue team as a junior while leading the Trojans in four of­ fensive categories including points (11.5) and rebounds (8.3). Richard and Rufner helped Lakewood to a 16-8 overall mark and district championship. Richard, who started nine varsity games a year ago as a freshman, had a school-record 252 assists while averaging 118 points. Rufner averaged a team-best 13 rebounds and addeu ! I points per game. Johnson also had a fine sophomore season for Lakewood, averaging eight rebounds and 10.8 points. Hastings’ Longstreet was among the Twin Valley's top 20 performers in four categories. She was third in free throw percentage (70.7), 10th in scoring (10.3). 12th in assists (2.2), and 19th in field goal percentage (37.5). Longstreet was Hastings’ MVP and a secondteam all-league selection. Funk and Eaglen were integral parts of the Middleville squad. Funk, a senior center, averaged 9.0 points and grabbed 124 re­ bounds — both second on the team. She led the team with a 40 percent field goal average. Eaglen. who along with Funk was named to the O-K Blue team, averaged 5.9 rebounds and 8.1 points. She led the team with a 81 per­ cent mark at the free throw line. Maple Valley’s Hagon was named to the all-SMAA team after averaging 14.1 points per game. Hagon hit 41 percent from the floor and 53 percent from the free throw line. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 8. 1988 — Page 11 Twin Valley cage race a wide open affair Most valuable athletes picked Most valuable players for the seven Hastings fall sports teams have been announced. They are: (left to right) Jackie Longstreet, basketball; Heidi Her­ ron, girls cross country; Nancy Vitale, tennis; Chris Tracy, soccer; Jim Lenz, football; Marc Lester, boys cross country; Jamie Garrett, golf. Lenz named Hastings most valuable football player Senior defensive standout Jim Lenz has been named as the Hastings football most valuable player. A defensive end and linebacker, Lenz led the Saxons , in tackles with 139. He was a unanimous all-league pick and was named to the all-county team. In other awards. Tim DeMott was named best attitude; Joe Krammin was outstanding offensive lineman; Jack Hobert was outstan­ ding defensive back; David Fouty won the Humor Award; Chad Murphy was outstan­ ding defensive lineman; Karl Giclarowski was most improved; and Jamie Murphy was outstanding offensive back. The complete list of lettermen: Seniors — Mike Barnett, David Clouse, DeMott, Fouty, Hobert, Dan Hubbell, Krammin, Lenz, Matt Lumbert, Murphy, Darrel Price, Tom Shum­ way, Brandon Wilder and Jeff Young. Juniors — Tim Acker, Ted Armour, Tim Cruttenden, Brian Gibson, Scott Hubbert, Scott McKeever, Hal Meyers, Brian Morton, Jamie Murphy, John Rea, Brian Turnbull, Kirk Ziegler. Sophomores — Gabe Griffin, Giclarowski, Chad Lundquist. Joe Salski, Brian Wolfenbarger, and Chase Youngs. Longstreet named Hastings cage team’s MVP Junior Jackie Longstreet, who placed in the top 20 in four Twin Valley statistical categories, was named as the Hastings basket­ ball team’s most valuable player. Longstreet was third in free throw percen­ tage (70.7). 10th in scoring (10.3). 12th in assists (2.2) and 19th in field goal percentage (37.5i. Longstreet was named to the all-Twin Valley and all-county second teams. In other basketball awards, Kelle Young was named most improved player and rookie of the year while Lin James was best defense and most hustle. The complete list of letterwinners: Seniors — Carrie Carr. Juniors — Melissa Belson, Tia DeGoa, James. Longstreet, Katy Peter­ son, Jennifer Schimmel. Freshmen — Young. Chris Tracy wins MVP soccer a wardat Hastings--------Chris Tracy, a three-year starter who scored 60 career goals, has been named as the Hastings soccer team's most valuable player. Tracy, who tallied 34 goals this season, was recently named honorabe mention on the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association All-State team. Also gaining Hastings soccer awards were James Thompson, best defense; Craig Cole, most improved; Scon Schoessel, leadership award. The complete list of soccer letterwinners: Seniors — Cole, Paul Hare, Pete Hauschiid, Steve Jordan, Paul McKinstry, Jason Miller, Fernando Onega, Schoessel, Matt Scon, An­ na Spindler, Thompson. Tracy, and Sander VanLeijenhorst. Juniors — Jeff Baxter and Ed Zurface. Sophomores — Brian Ketchum, David Oom and Ty Wattles. Balance combined with inexperience translates into no clear-cut title favorite as the Twin Valley basketball season kicks off Friday. The top three teams from a year ago — Hastings, Sturgis and Marshall — have a grand total of five returning starters and are riddled with question marks. That leaves the door wide open for a repeat of the wild 1986-87 title scramble which left no less than four teams claiming a piece of the championship. Last Friday’s shaky opening night results may have left a couple coaches wondering just how well-equiped their teams are to make championship runs. For instance. Lakeview, a team expected to be heard from in the chase, suffered an embarassing 80-35 blowout to Battle Creek Central. Albion and Coldwater also suffered defeats. Marshall nearly blew a 20-point lead before winning by seven, while Sturgis, playing at home against a likely middle-of-the-pack Big Eight finisher, escaped with a nine-point win. Whatever the strength of the league, it will definitely be competitive. The following is a team by team analysis and prediction of finish: Analysis Sturgis — The always-tough Trojans (18-3) have won or shared three of the last five league titles, and this team might make it four in six. Returning starters Pat Kline (6-3 for­ ward). Tim Spahr (6-1 guard) and Matt Hildebrand (6-1 guard) are three of five let­ termen back.Predkrtion: First. Bowling results Wednesday P.M. League Mace Pharmacy 35-17; Nashville Locker 34-18; Geuke’s Market 32-20; Cast Offs 2916-2244; Gillon's Const. 29-23; Handy’s Shirts 26-26; Valley Realty 23-29; Lifestyles 23-29; M&M's 2244-2946; Varney’s Stables 2244-2944; Friendly Home Parties 2044-31 44; DeLong’s Bait 15-37. High Gaines and Series: B. Moody 211-575; B. Hathaway i99-534; P. Frederickson 173-486; D. Murphy 173-475; B. Blakely 180468; L. Yoder 184-475; B. Vrogindewey 160454; V. Utter 155440; B. High 183452; S. Breitner 167437; M. Dull 166431; M. Brimmer 158431; C. Trumbull 161421; D. Lawrence 151411; A. Perez 148408; D. Bums 151408; M. Varney 168-397; T. Christopher 520; L. Barnum 179; R. Rinc 176; N. Eaton 175; J. Arquilla 167; B. Miner 162; K. Hanford 161; P. Castleberry 158; V. Miller 148; L. Frain 140. Splits: Rose Rinc 5-10; L. Fruin 3-9-10, 5-6-10; K. Becker 4-7. Commercial Minors Hastings Fiberglass 36V6; Smith’s 3244; Hastings Bowl 28; Mulberry Fore 2744; MDot 2744; Flexfab 27; Cove’s Disl., 2244; Girrbach’s 22; Cary Display 2244. High Games & Series: R. Wilcox 205480; M. Dickinson 200-507; R. Girrbach 201-507; D: -Aspinall 182-517; Wr Keeler 186-506; R. Swift 203435; R. Snore 192-501; J. Woodard 179-500; D. Ward 205-506. Thursday Twisters Andrus 39-13; Geuke’s Market 35-17; Heritage Chevrolet 2844-2344; B.D.S. Inc. 2644-2544; Hastings Mutual 26-26; Century 21 24-28; Goodwill Dairy 2144-3044; Bowman Refrigeration 2144-3044; Alley Cats 20-32; Hastings Bowl 19-33. ’ High Games: S. Wright 141; K. Mallison 158; K. Henney 154; N. Taylor 161; L. Beyers 137; A. Czinder 151; D. Bolthouse 142; A. Temby 124; J. Henderson 138; C. Hawkins 143; D. Greenfield 162; J. Gasper 180; L. Colvin 164. High Series: P. Wright 146402; C. Arends 159439; P. Arends 179491; B. Bar­ num 153408; D. Bartimus 182-527; E. Vanasse 165473; L. Myers 187452; B. Quads 171442. SpHt: L. Myers 5-8-10. Tb.rsday’s Angels Outward Appearance 36-16; Stefano’s 3544-1644; McDonald's II 314; Clay’s Din­ ner Bell 28-24; Hastings Bowl 2144-3044; Geuke’s Market 20-32; Hickory Inn 20-32; McDonald’s I 16-36. High Games: K. Barnum 161; B. Cowell 152; D. Svoboda 178; L. Hutchings 148; E. Gray 177452; C. Tolger 149; S. Vandccar 180; V. Haas 177; R. Chilton 130; M. Morgan 121; B. Woltjer 146; A. Snyder 139; K. Lancaster 139; J. Joseph 175; C. Williams 140; L Stamm 178, 471; C. Burpee 165; L. Aspinall 191493. Contragulations, D. Snyder, 201-519. Hastings Mfg. Co. M & M Construction 270; Chrome Room 228; Viking 200; Office 19844; Machine Room 18444; Strikers 179. High Games & Series: C. Sheldon 562; R. Dawe 204-545; B. Ludescher 211-522; W. Birman 507. Albion — The Wildcats (9-14) will be led by seniors Cedric Estelle and Crispus Powell, who promise to make Albion respectable. Ex­ perience is good with Albion having seven returnees, tops in the league. Still, the team has been an underachiever the last few seasons.Prediction: Fourth. Harper Creek — The Beavers' (9-12) top five players were all members of the football league champ and playoff team. Heading the list arc two of the top scorers in the league in Seafoods 28-24; Pioneer Apartments 28-24; Girrbachs 26-26; Deweys Auto Body 25-27; Andrus of Hastings 25-27; Hastings Flower Shop 24-28; Miller Carpeting 2244-2944; Music Center 22-30; Friends 21-31; Burger King 1141. High Game and Series - M. Kill 160; L. Kelley 169; M. Nystrom 169; J. Solmes 173; M. Bennett 181; J. Hamilton 188; L. Pennock 182; D. Murphy 164; B. Anders 159; M. Myers 157; C. Beckwith 154; B. Psalmonds 159; D. Larsen 196; S. Merrill 175; S. Griffin 164; S. Everett 141; B. Hanford 149; C. Nichols 161; J. Ogden 177; M. Snowden 159; C. Schantz 165; F. Girrbach 174-507; D. Kelley 191-556. Sunday Night Mixed Pin Busters 37-19; White Lightning 35-21; Hooter Crew 33-23; Get Along Gang 32-24; Family Force 3144-2444; Sandbaggers 31-25; Quality Spirits 29-27; Misfits 29-27; Alley QffiL2Z&2846; Really Rottens 2744-2844; Greenbacks 2’744-2844; Ogdenites 26-30; L’s & J’s 26-30; Guys & Gals 25-31; Chug-aLugs 25-31; Gutter Dusters 24-32; Detroiters 2344-3244; Ma’s & Pa’s 14444144. Women’s High Games & Series: V. Miller 159; S. Neymeiyer 148; B. Cantrell 166; M. Haywood 139; M. Bowman 154; J. Ogden 189; P. Godbcy 152; M. Snyder 215-549; J. Ogden 157; D. Oliver 192-531; P. Lake 163; J. Smith 153; D. VanCampen 177; D. Kelley 256 587; L. Stamm 188; D. Haight 186; T. Pennington 136; B. Moody 202-526; L. Tilley 200-508; M.J. Snyder 138; D. Snyder 188-555; A. Ward 159; T. Ray 145. Men’s High Games & Series: C. Haywood 185; R. Bowman 219-589; L. Joppie 196-512; D. Goodenough 157; R. Snyder 173; D. Warren 200-524; M. Goodenough 161; D. Ogden 161; R. Ogden 176; D. Oliver 194, V. Miner 161; B. Lake 212-584; D. Smith 167; D. Montague 188; D. Stamm 192-532; R. Little 176-503; M. Tilley 182; G. Snyder 190; S. Howe 153; R. Ward 154. Splits: L. Godbcy 2-10. Thursday A.M. Thomapple Manor 36; Question Marks 32; Bosley’s 31; Slow Pokes 30; Kreative Komcrs 30; Kloosterman’s 29; Hummers 28; Nashville Locker 2744; Varney’s 2644; Nor­ thland Opt. 2544; Stardusters 25; Kaiser Seed 25; Silk Screen 19; Barlow Florist 19; Weltons 1844; Leftovers 18. High Games: B. Johnson 159; A. Eaton 154; A. Allen 178; B. Hathaway 177; D. Hammond 153; J. Weeks 136; A. Welton 143; K. Weyerman 144; P. Champion 171; J. Arquilla 171; L. Johnson 146; M. Atkinson 180; M. Dull 157; J. Joppie 153; L. Bahs 188; A. Preston 130; B. Sexton 125. High Series & Games: S. Knickerbocker 154431; G Scobey 155423; A. Eaton 154431; I. Sccber 170444; M. Mullins 139-398; C. Biggs 147-392. Jenny King, Kris Ross, Kerry Begg, Jennifer Chase, Nicole Shay. Rachel Hicks, Mary Sweetland. Angelic Cooklin, Shannon Fuller, Jennifer Johnson, and Christy Spindler. Steinfort. Rob Stroh, Paul VanAmcyden. Juniors — Kurt Huss, Joe Meppclink, Chad Sarver, Tom Vos and Andy Woodliff. Sophomores — Chris Patten. Steve Waldron, Chad Watson and Nick Williams. YMCA-Youth Council’s Mens Basketball Game Results C League W L Carls Market 4 ' 0 Ag Boys 3 I J-Ad Graphic 3 1 Superette. 3 1 Neils Inc 2 2 Riverbend 2 2 Hastings Mutual 1 3 Flexfab 1 3 Doozans 1 3 Prog. Graphics 0 4 A League Bendedict Farm Hastings Razors Edge Martin B Minor Kow Patties, Flexfab Kloostermans Brown Jug Smoke Drift A.H. Spider C&B Discount Larry Poll Realty Viking Hastings Mfg. ___ . _.. 3 3 2 0 1 1 2 4 Jt 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 4 5 3 2 2 1 0 0 1 1 3 BM^jor Hastings Realtors Format Lake Odessa Merch. Weltons Sisters Fabric 3 C League - Carls Market 58 vs. Flexfab 25; Hastings Mutual 35 vs. Doozans 38; Riverbend 36 vs, Ag Boys 38; Neils In­ surance 23 vs. Superette 28; J-Ad Graphics 49 vs. Progressive Graphics 22. B Minor League - Hastings Mfg. 31 vs. Smoke Drift and BB Shoes 57; Flexfab 43 vs. Kloostermans Koop 44; C & B Discount 41 vs. A.H. Spider and Co. 54; Brown Jug 40 vs. Viking 37; Kow Patties 65 vs. Larry Poll Realty 49. B Major League - Hastings Realtors 59 vs. Sister Fabrics 41; Lake Odessa Merchants 97 vs. Weltons 42. A League - Razors Edge 75 vs. Martins 63; Benedict Farms 95 vs. Petersons 105. Banner 12-8 YMCA-Youth Council’s Adult Indoor Soccer learn Blue Y’ellow White Green Red W 5 3 2 1 0 L 0 2 2 4 3 T 0 0 1 0 1 Game Results - White 4 vs. Blue 20; Yellow 6 vs. Red 4; Blue 10 vs. Green 7. Editor's Notes... Continued from page 4 And we independents have a tendency to guard and cherish the secret ballot concept, so we don't like to be forced to tell the world who we're going to vote for. So, lawmakers, why don't you back off Just Say No Club ties a few on... Since "Just Say No" Club members cannot tie red ribbons on their automobiles as a pledge to not drink and drive during the holiday season, they decided they wanted their own "Tie One On" campaign. So club members at Southeastern Elementary School in Hastings tied a few ribbons on a paper tree in the school's all-purpose room and on a living tree on the school lawn. Here, Connie Wymer, Mothers Against Drunk Driving member, and several students watch as third grader Lindsey Pittelkow secures a ribbon with help from Substance Abuse Counselor Tim James. Garrett named golf team’s MVP this declaration of intent stuff and let people pick and choose quietly. We already must Senior James Garrett has been named as the Hastings golf team's most valuable player. The complete list of lettermen: Seniors — Chad Dockter, Derek Ferris. James Garrett. Ben Richardson. Juniors — Tim Atkinson, Jamie Brown. Bret Laubaugh, Matt O'Laughlin. Brian Redman. Sophomores — Marcus Hamilton, Jeffrey Schovan, Rick Campbell, Patrick Kelly and Mike O'Connor. vote for only one party in the August primaries. Don't make us kiss and tell. Despite the dangers of crossover voting in presidential primaries, let's keep them open Read the BANNER for sports news! Todd Moran (18.9) and Torrell Humphries (15.2). both starting their third varsity cam­ paign. The only question is if the Beavers can play basketball as well as they can football. They can't. Prediction: Fifth. Lakeview — The Spartans (9-12) return six seniors, but only one who played in more than 11 games. In addition, the team only has one player taller than 64. Tim Rhodes is the lone returning starter for what could be a long season for Lakeview. Prediction: Sixth. Coldwater — The Cardinals (9-12) may be a sleeper with a deep returning crew. Col­ dwater had four players in double figures in a tight 72-71 loss to a good Jackson Lumen Christi team. Point guard Aaron Downs had 17 and center Rich Foster had 20 against the Titans. Prediction: Seventh. Hillsdale — The Hornets (4-19) may not rise from the cellar, but could be a factor in determining who wins lhe championship. Hillsdale has all five starters and its top seven players back, and will likely ambush somebody along the way. Ron Foor (6-5 for­ ward) and Rich Savarino (6-2 forward), a three-year starter, head the lineup. Hillsdale started out on the right foot last Friday with a 71-60 win over Quincy. Prediction: Eighth. Scoreboard Estate 30-22; Hastings Bowl 30-22; Hastings Bowl and Lounge 29-23; Superior Lester gains boys cross country award Senior Marc Lester, a four-year lettermen and two-time state qualifier, has been named as the Hastings most valuable cross country runner. The complete list of lettermen: Seniors — Mark Kelly, Lester, Gary Parker, Mark Marshall — The Redskins (204) quietly had an outstanding season a year ago, but lost its three top players. Whether the team docs anything this year depends upon the improve­ ment of key seniors Brad Bennett and Chris Crow. The two combined for 28 points in last Friday’s 68-61 win over Vicksburg. Five Marshall players scored in double figures, which underlines the real strength of the Red­ skins. Prediction: Third. Monday Mixers Cinder Drugs 32-50; Michelob 3144-2044; Sir N Her 31-21; Miller Real Vitale selected as Saxon most MVP Senior Nancy Vitale has been named as the Hastings tennis team’s most valuable player. Vitale is a four-year lettermen and was the team's No. I singles player. The complete list of letterwinners: Vitale, Hastings — Most coaches are overlooking the Saxons (20-3), which may be understan­ dable due to the loss of all-stater Mike Brown and four other starters. But while Hastings may not be as strong this year, the team is still good for 16-17 wins while making a solid run at the title. Prediction: Second. YMCA High School 3 on 3 Scores A League KYA Contra Rebels 3-Live Crew W 2 2 1 I 1 0 0 0 L 0 0 0 1 I 1 2 2 T B League Wolverines Nature Boys Jazz Brusers Feminines Homeboys Cheevouses Air Bourne Rangers Saxons 1 I 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9-10 Grade League Happy Flowers Acid Rain Beared Lady 5 Foot and Under 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 Aurora’s We Rule the BC Y We Are the World Triangles Georgetown 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 Game Results - A League - Aurora 17 vs. Rebels 18; Georgetown 17 vs. KYA 26; We are the world 20 vs. 3-Live Crew 20; We Rule the BC Y 21 vs. Triangles 16; Aurora 26 vs. Georgetown 20; We Are the World 17 vs. Contra Rebels 25; We Rule the BC Y 19 vs. KYA 28; Triangles 16 vs. 3-Live Crew 24. B League - Homeboys 15 vs. Brusers 16; Wolverines 30 vs. Saxons 15; Air Borne Rangers 14 vs. Jazz 21; Nature Boys 20 vs. Chevouses 11. 9-10 Grade League - Happy Flowers 21 vs. 5 Foot and Under 19; Acid Rain 28 vs. Beared Lady 5. H&R Block franchise changes hands locally The local H&R Block Franchise in Hastings has been sold to Robert Hildorf Inc. of Lansing. Iva Strimbeck, owner for the past 20 years will continue to prepare tax returns in the local office on a limited basis for the coming filing season. Kurt Hildorf, vice president of Robert Hildorf Inc., has operated a major franchise of H & R Block, with multiple offices in Lan­ sing. Jackson, Battle Creek, and Kalamazoo for more than 20 years. Hildorf cited three reasons for joining H&R Block: The com­ mitment made to every client that he or she will pay the lowest possible tax; the dedication to the quality of the product, the tax payers return; and the willingness to stand behind every return H&R Block prepares. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the week and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. These hours will be in effect throughout the tax fil­ ing season. Off-season hours will be Monday 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Give the gift of LOCAL NEWS Give your college student or friend who’s moved away, a subscription to The BANNER to anyone who bothers to take the time to Your Hometown Newspaper go to the polls. Call Us at...948-8051 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 8, 1988 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk a former Hastings youth club leader charged with writing bad checks on the club's accounts pleaded guilty last week to passing two unauthorized checks to support her drug habit. But Grace Smith, 31, denied she had forged the checks, claiming she endorsed the checks after a Kalamazoo man signed the name of one of Smith's associates in the Hastings by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Satisfied that no error injustice was made, a judge denied a petition Tuesday for a new trial for convicted murderer Norman Hany Community “Just Say No" Club. "There was more than one of us involved,” Smith said Nov. 30 in Barry County Circuit Woodmansee. Saying there was overwhelming evidence pointing to his guilt, Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming denied the motion for a new trial for Woodmansee. In a trial that attracted widespread attention, the 49-year-old Dowling resident Court. "I can't give you the name of the person, because he's being investigated in Kalamazoo, and I can't have it in the paper because it’ll ruin everything down there." An organizer of lhe group, which has no connection with the Hastings Public School's Just Say No Club, Smith said she was one of two authorized signers of lhe checking accounts for that organization as well as for the planned Hastings Youth Cub. But she told lhe court she wasn't authorized to write the S500 in checks she passed at a was convicted of first-degree murder for the January 1986 shotgun slaying of Ricky Goddard. In June of that year, Judge Deming Hastings grocery store in October. An associate with lhe club, however, said Smith was not authorized to use the checkbook because lhe accounts had been closed. "She said she was authorized to write checks,” said Michael Kelley, who was present during sentenced Woodmansee to the mandatory term of life in prison for the murder charge. Woodmansee also received a 40- to 60-year Smith’s appearance in Barry County Circuit Court last week. "Those accounts were closed in September. She wasn’t authorized to write checks." Kelley said Smith knew the accounts had been closed when she took the checkbook and sentence for conspiracy to murder. cashed the two checks in October at City Food and Beverage in Hastings. Smith, of Middleville, pleaded guilty last week to two charges of uttering and publishing in exchange for the dismissal of a charge of forgery and a third count of uttering and publishing. In briefs filed by Woodmansee's court-appointed appellate attorney, he argued that during lhe trial the court had failed to give a key instruction to the jury and the She also agreed to cooperate in clearing up all outstanding checks and agreed to make restitution. The prosecutor’s office also agreed not to charge her as a habitual offender. judge had neglected to ask the jury if they Sentencing was set for Jan. 11 in Barry County Circuit Court, and Smith was remanded to had avoided contact with news accounts of the case. The appeal also argued that the Barry County Jail to await sentencing. Smith was arrested in Kalamazoo County in October after she attempted to open an account. Previously convicted of uttering and publishing, one condition of her probation was that she insufficient evidence had been presented during the trial to prove premeditated action necessary under the first-degree murder not open an account without permission of her probation agent. She is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 3 in Kalamazoo on a separate check charge. Authorities from several agencies are charging that Smith has passed numerous forged checks in Barry and Kalamazoo Counties in September and October. Al the time of her arrest, charge. But in answering the arguments, Deming said he was convinced that proper instructions had been given - or not given. seven checks totalling just over $1,400 had been collected locally that can be attributed to Smith, Hastings Deputy Police Chief Jerry Sarver said. Another $800 in checks has been collected by the Barry Township Police Department and nearly $3,000 in checks were passed in "I was satisfied then, and I'm satisfied today that the instruction ... didn't fit then and doesn't fit today," be said. "I’m also Kalamazoo County. satisfied there was no error in the instruction given on first-degree or second-degree murder." Arson proceedings begin against Hastings florist Regarding the jurors' exposure to media accounts of the widely publicized murder, Deming said he had given the instruction at the beginning of the case and saw no reason to ask jurors at the end of the trial if they had obeyed his ruling. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Testimony began Monday in Bany County Circuit Court for a Hastings florist Fisher chose to reserve his opening remarks until the conclusion of the charged with deliberately setting the fire that prosecution’s case. destroyed his shop in February 1987. Eaton County assistant prosecutor David Wallace began building his case this week against Norman Barlow, arguing that the florist intentionally set fire to his business to collect insurance money to prop up the faltering shop. The prosecutor's case was scheduled to continue this morning before Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming. Attorney James "I happen to believe that jurors absolutely respect and follow the instructions of the trial judge," he said. "I have no reason to believe now nor did I have any reason to believe then that Mr. Woodmansee's jury failed to follow my instructions." Fisher declined to comment on the trial Wednesday, saying news accounts of the case made it difficult to seat an impartial jury Monday and might prejudice lhe jurors On the final point, Deming said he was convinced lhe evidence presented clearly before the case is submitted to them. ”1 think it’s wrong to pul comments about pointed to Woodmansee's guilt in the matter. to the Michigan Department of Corrections to serve out the remainder of his sentence. In November 1986, he was sentenced to a second mandatory life sentence for lhe July 1984 murder of a carnival worker. In this case, Woodmansee admitted to shooting Frederick Kimberly (alias Frederick Kuna) but claimed it had been in self defense when Although he was convicted of conspiracy to murder, Woodmansee's co-defendants, Sharon Goddard and Richard Eckstein, were both acquitted of murder and conspiracy charges in separate trials in July. Sharon Goddard was married to the murdered Ricky on the part of Mr. Woodmansee prior to lhe killing of this victim," Deming said. "If Mr. Woodmansee had just had the trial before me (instead of a jury trial), I would not have had aiding and abetting second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit perjury. The latter proceeding. any trouble convicting Mr. Woodmansee of charge stems from Zugel's testimony during Because Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Judy Hughes and Chief Assistant the crime of first-degree murder. There was Woodmansee's 1986 trial. inntyenc* in the matter. 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MONDAY SUNDAY Services FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Shirley._____________________ borhood," he says. "There's so many good points, there's no need to dwell on the bad." some sacrifices. ' JIM, JOHN, DAVE "She has always showed horses and that hasn't been financially possible this year,” Christmas probably will not be much dif­ Alum. "We welcome the report...Il’s commen­ dable that Lhe federal government wants to do it.” Meiers said. Dr. William L. Roper, administrator of the Health Care Financing Administration, said the report would help consumers make more informed decisions about nursing home selec­ tions and help facilities improve care. "I think it would be inappropriate for so­ meone to read this document and. based solely on it. then go out and make a decision about a nursing home.” Roper said. Both Sommerfeld and Weinbrccht en­ courage people to visit nursing home facilities if they are contemplating placing a loved one there. "The only way to be sure is to come look." said Weinbrccht. "You can even ask to taste the food if you want." The national study "is an unsatisfactory way of judging a home," she said. "It’s not a real good measure. It does give a barometer. One really has to look." Sommerfeld said he highly recommends touring Thomapple Manor if someone is con­ sidering it as a home for a loved one. "1 encourage them to ask questions, visit, talk to the social worker and director of nurs­ ing. If they have concerns, they can be answered. "A lot of people still perceive us as the county poor farm. It’s a lot different than that. Wc have a beautiful facility, one that people can be proud of and we have a great bunch of people. Inspection reports of nursing homes are available to the public. Weinbrccht and Som­ merfeld note. Inspection reports arc on the bulletin board in the lobby of Thomapple Manor, he said. "You don’t have to ask to sec them. By law. they have to be posted." Weinbrccht said a copy of the results of the study, as it effects a particular home, is on file in that home as well as copies of all of the surveys, follow-up surveys, complaint in­ vestigations and copies of federal and stale regulations. CLASSIFIEDS his family and neighbors, he says this ferent from others. "We've always been a pretty close family, getting together for the holidays," he relates. ''Christmas should be normal though." And he has a lot to be thankful for this The national study pinpoints "deficiencies found at that time (when the state inspections were made). Any deficiencies would be cor­ rected by now.” she said accused of being a hired "hitman" who was to receive $3,000 for murdering Goddard in his Dowling home. businessman and contributor to numerous local charities, Barlow has maintained his the 12-woman, two-man jury, Wallace said two police fire investigators agree the blaze that destroyed Barlow Gardens was That citation was given because a state in­ spector observed that one pattent lid not have elevated feel, as a physician had ordered. Sommerfeld said. The fifth violation said that all personnel were not meeting isolation techniques to pre­ vent lhe spread of infection. Sommerfeld explained that inspectors said nine nasal cannulas (plastic tubes that arc placed in patient's noses when they arc on ox­ ygen) were found "dropped over soiled ox­ ygen tanks." He also said staff members were observed feeding patients without washing their hands between patients. Fifteen bedside stands were considered "cluttered" by state inspectors, he said. "They (items on bedside stands) are patients’ private property and they can put what they want on them." In addition. "10 hair brushes were found with a heavy build-up of hair... and tooth brushes were not stored in a sanitary manner (in individual holders or cases)." Despite the citations. Sommerfeld said he does think the unannounced inspections serve a good purpose. "It keeps everybody on their toes...I have no problem with the public health inspectors walking in anytime of day or night." But just reading the study report with its brief and general statements of violations, does not represent an accurate portrayal of citations many times, he believes. "I don’t feel that it is a true picture of our Thornapplc Manor, said Barry County Com­ missioner Rae M. Hoarc. who sits in on meetings of the local social services board that oversees operation of Thornapplc Manor. Hoarc said Sommerfeld is "very actively taking steps to correct any problems that may exist." Florence Meiers, chief of the licensing and certification division of the Michigan Depart­ ment of Public Health, told the Banner that she agrees that some citations need to be inter­ preted or they might be misleading. "Wc are always very happy to interpret," Meiers said, noting that licencing officers in areas around the state are available for such interpretations. Asked if the study gives an accurate picture of nursing homes. Meiers said she doesn’t think a ’yes' or ’no’ answer can be given. Kuna tried to rob him. Woodmansee, who has maintained his innocence throughout the Goddard affair, was contact with TV, radio or newspaper accounts of the trial throughout the jury," he said. The 14 men and women hearing lhe case were directed by Judge Deming to avoid all late this afternoon or Friday. A widely respected, longtime Hastings just a great amount of evidence to support that conviction." Woodmansee, who appeared in Barry County Circuit Court Tuesday wearing bright orange prison overalls, was relumed Goddard. Both she and Eckstein worked at Kelloggs in Battle Creek, where Eckstein was formerly Woodmansee's foreman A fourth co-defendant, George Zugel, was sentenced to 25 years in stale prison for "I believe there was much, much more than adequate evidence presented, that this jury could find that there was premeditation a trial in the paper before it's given to the Fisher will likely begin his defense either Nursing home study (Continued) Woodmansee’s petition for new trial is denied Club leader pleads guilty in bad check case 13 Dav ’til Chnumai Tb|— 12 Dav 'til Chrutnuu 6 Dom 'til Chrutnuu 5 Dav't? C*- .:tnuu 4 Dav 'ui Chriirmot 28] 25j Merry Christmas 10 Days 'til Christmas nT~ 9 Da>s 'id Chrutnuu 8 Dayi 'til Chrunrvu 23[— Hastings Schools Out Shop in Hastings 7 Dow ’til Chrurruu 1! Dav 'til Christmas 20| After Christmas Clearance 3 Days 'til Chrutnuu ST- 2 Dav 'til Chnwnuu 30] I D<r» 'id Chnitnuu 211 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-12-15.pdf f427edb42ec421e2721b60e8ea57cb22 PDF Text Text LiSKAKI xon cage squad ds off Lakewood ...wrap See Story, Page 10 Council will set hearing on Triad See Story, Page 3 The tegDfar meeting of the Barry County Joint Economic Development Commission (JEDC) has been reachcduftad for 7 p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 2t. at the council chambers of HMCings City Hall Ori^naUy, the meeting was to be held Dec. M, but JEDC officials said they Jacked a quorum. Two arrested after separate accidents Two motorists were arrested for ■ drunken driving in separate incidents last week in Barry County. Thomas W. Berry. 23, was taken into custody Dec. 6 after rumiag off the road and striking a fence on Chief Noonday Road. Michigan State Police trooper Mike Haskamp said Berry, of 1330 Patterson Road. Wayland, wa* driving east on Chief Noonday at 4 p.m. when he slow­ ed io turn onto Bassett Lake Rood. At the intersection. Berry could not atop in time, crossed the roadway and struck the hone fence on the northeast aide of the intersection. Berry registered ,19 percent on the preliminary breathalyzer test and was lodged at the Barry County Jail. On Dec. 8, Diane M. Smith, 33, was arrested after rollover accident on Whit­ more south of Gun Lake Raed. Troopers Ken Langford and Paul Uerling said Smith was southbound on Whitmore Road when she said several deer ran across her path. She told police she hit a deer, lost con­ trol, crossed the road and rolled over her Smith was taken by police to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated and released for cuts to her left knee. Police Mid they found no damage to the front of the vehicle Smith was driving. Smith, of 5700 Otis Lake Road. Delton, refused to take the preliminary breathalyzer test and was taken to the Barry County Jail. Once there, she registered .14 percent on a chemical breath test and was lodged on a drunken driving charge. Bring the children to visit with Santa There is still time to visit Santa Claus, as he will be in downtown locations from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. weekdays and from 1 to 3 p.m. on the Holly Trolley this Satur­ day and M the County Seat and JC Pen­ ney’s from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. See Story, Page 9 Hastings officers credited with saving three lives Barry County Sheriff's deputies are continuing to investigate a $2,300 burglary in November in Hasting* Township. Unusual guns, rare coins, audio equip­ ment and jewelry were repotted stolen in de Nov. 18 burglary. Deputy Tim Row se uid burglars pried open a buck door at the home in the 4000 Hock of South Broadway to enter the JEDC meeting fa rescheduled r„v. VOLUME 133, Probe continuing in $2,300 burglary Stefan item* include a 19-iach Sears TV and a Casio electric keyboard. Misting funs include a 20 gauge Ithaca a 32 70 Winchester carbine and a 7.7 mm Japanese sniper gun with pearl iotay and diamonds set in the stock. That weapon b valued at $1,000. Other missing items ace four antique Hsilver dollars dating from the late 1800s and early 1900s, two gun cases, two men’s twqootae rings and one opal ring. Deputies have found evidence to #uggm # four-wheel drive vehicle was parked near the home at the time of the burglary. \ ----------------------------------- Fussy baby leads to crash, two hurt Two men were hurt Iasi week in a road accident police believe was caused because the (wo were fussing with a oneyear-old infant in the front seat. John H. Mallcknote. 39. of Portage, and Ben Hasman. 27. of Nashville, were both treated at Pennock Hospital and released after the Dec. 7 accident. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said Mallekoote wa* driving on South Wall Lake Road north of Walldorff Road when he swerved to avoid a car he said had entered his lane. Hasman. however, who was riding in the passenger seat, said his one-year-old son on his lap was throwing things and distracting both adults. The 1970 Chevy pickup truck left the east side of the road and struck a mailbox and two trees.. Both adults were given tickets for fail­ ing to wear their seatbelts. The child also was not wearing a restraint. Ben Hasman Jr., who was riding on his father's lap, suffered the least amount of injuries in the crash, deputies Mid. ■ Local Armenian hopes to help Friends, relatives remember victims with candles Area residents gathered in front of the Barry County Courthouse Monday night for a candlelight vigil, honoring victims of alcohol-related traffic fatalities. The vigil was sponsored by the Barry County chapter of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving. More details are available on Page 3 of this edition of the Banner. Florist'sfate now up to prosecutor Barlow arson trial ends in hung jury by Jeff Kaczmarczyk The arson trial of Hastings florist Norman Barlow ground to an unexpected halt Tuesday when the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict after eight hours of deliberation. Unable to determine whether Barlow was guilty or not guilty of setting the fire that destroyed his florist shop in February 1987, the jury was dismissed and Judge Hudson E. Deming declared a mistrial shortly before 5 p.m. Barlow’s fate is now in the hands of special prosecutor David Wallace, who must now decide whether to dismiss the case or order a new trial. "What it means is we have to decide whether or not we want to try again. The decision is the prosecutor's," Wallace said Wednesday. "The case is still there. It still is pending at this time. It just means the trial has been nullified." Wallace, who is chief assistant prosecutor in Eaton County, said he expects to reach a decision within a couple of weeks. Barlow, who has maintained his innocence in the matter, remains free on $5,000 personal recognizance bond. A juror, who asked not to be identified, said the first poll returned seven votes for not guilty and five for guilty. Eventually, 10 jurors voted for acquittal, but the remaining two jurors remained steadfast. "A lot of it centered on the understanding of what a reasonable doubt meant," the juror said. "Are you 100 percent sure, are you 90 percent sure? Ten felt there was reasonable doubt, and two felt there wasn't" Defense attorney lames Fisher said he was disappointed by the outcome, but said he was pleased the majority of the panel had voted to acquit his client "We were disappointed that it wasn't an outright win," Fisher said. "I thought we presented a strong case, and 1 thought we would win." During the four days of testimony beginning Dec. 5, the prosecution contended that Barlow spread flammable liquid throughout the store to set the blaze that destroyed Barlow Gardens on Feb. 18,1987. Investigators from the Michigan State Police fire marshal's office said the amount of destruction at or near the floor, the shape of burn patterns and the rapid spread of the fire point to deliberate arson. Citing business losses of $25,000 in 1985 and again in 1986, Wallace said Barlow was motivated to set fire to the store at 1505 S. Jefferson St. to collect insurance money on the business. Testifying in his own defense, Barlow admitted to financial difficulties, but denied he set the fire, saying he believed that a lit candle on a cluttered desk caused the fire. See BARLOW, Page 6 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Two police officers who brake down the door of a burning building Sunday may have saved the lives of a slumbering Hastings cou­ ple and their 5-ycar-old daughter. Unable to rouse the residents by banging on the windows and doors. Hastings Police patrol officers Pete Leach and Dana Stcidle broke open the door on the two-story home to wake the occupants ar.d move them to safety. ”The two policemen spotted the fire, kick­ ed the door ir. and woke up the residents.” said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris. •"They saved their lives.” Leach and Stcidle were on patrol at I a.m. Sunday when they spotted smoke coming from the garage of the home at 735 E. Grand St. “We commented to each other it was too much smoke to be from a woodbumcr.” Stcidlc said. The officers reported the fire and circled the buikliug, pounding* Oh doors and windows to determine if anyone was inside. When no one answered, the two kicked in the door, shouting. “Police! Is anyone inside?" Awakened by the sound of the door break­ ing. John Shannon appeared on the steps to greet police. The officers told him the house was on fire and started up the stairs to wake the rest of the family members inside the house. Shannon's 5-year-old daughter. Kendra, started downstairs and his wife. Lynette. ap­ peared moments later. The three were escorted safely from the home, the officers said. “Kendra was wrapped in a blanket, and we put her in the back seat of our car to keep warm because all she was wearing was her nig'it clothes.” Steidle said. Eighteen firefighters and two trucks ap­ peared minutes later to bring the blaze under control within a half hour. Caris said. The fire is believed to have been caused by faulty electrical wiring, the t ire chief said. Caris estimated the damage at $15,000 to the building and attached garage plus $6,000 in damaged property. The house was not a total loss, but the damage was extensive. Caris said. “It didn't do a lot of damage, but it won't be livable for a while." he said. "The fire was pretty well centered in the garage, but it extended to the attic." The house, however, wxs rapidly filling with rising smoke when authorities arrived. “Il appeared from inside that the greatest amount of smoke was in the upstairs area, where the mother and daughter were.” Leach said. There were no smoke detectors in the home- and the Shannons told authorities they had been asleep until the police crashed through the door. Caris said the fire began in a rebuilt pantry that formerly had been the kitchen along the cast side of the house. Shannon had been rewiring the home before the blaze, the fire chief said. Despite the fire chiefs praise. Steidle was more modest about the rescue. “The home was quite filled with smoke," Stcidle said. “From what (Caris) wxs saying, they would have been overcome with smoke inhalation." A neighbor look the Shannons in for the night, but not before they thanked the two of­ ficers who likely saved their lives. “Lynette gave us each. Pete and I. a really nice hug." Stcidle said. "It wxs kind of neat at the lime. It makes it all worthwhile." Murder-suicide cause of two deaths by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Authorities arc investigating the motives behind a homicidc/suicide that left an elderly woman and her live-in male companion dead Tuesday. Betty Jean Chxsc. 67. and Eugene C. Brown, 62. both were found dead Tuesday morning at the home they shared on Algon­ quin Lake in Rutland Township. "He apparently shot and killed her and then took his own life,” said Barry County Detec­ tive Sgt. Ken DeMott. A friend of Brown's found the pair shortly after 10 a.m. in the living room of their home at 1895 Iroquois Trail. "One of his friends was supposed to go ice fishing with him this morning," DeMott said. "He observed them through a window laying on die couch." Officials believe Brown used a .38 handgun to shoot Chase through the neck before turn­ ing the weapon on himself. A single bullet to the head ended Brown’s life DeMott said. The two were found on the living room couch at the home and were taken to Pennock Hospital to be examined by Dr. James Atkinson. The circumstances leading to the deaths re­ main under investigation, but DeMott said authorities are convinced the shootings were a homocidc and a suicide. "There was no sign of forced entry and nothing was disturbed," he said. One partially empty beer bottle was found at the scene, leading officials to believe alcohol may have been involved in the inci­ dent. DeMott said blood samples of both Chase and Brown were taken and forwarded to the Michigan State Police crime lab in Lansing. DeMott said rumors are that a dispute began because Chase was seeing someone else and had asked Brown to move out of the home. "We haven’t been able to substantiate that." DeMott said. The investigation will continue, DeMott said. A former conservation office with the Department of Natural Resources. Brown had since retired and was living with Chxsc at her home near Algonquin Lake. Chxsc retired in July 1987 after working for 11 years a* a custodian with the Hastings Area Public Schools. She had since taken a part­ time job as a bartender at the Hastings Moose Lodge. The funeral for Chase will be held at 2 p.nx today at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Burial will be at the Hastings Township Cemetery. Funeral arrangements for Brown were not known Wednesday. No dangers found with jniddle school ‘cracks’ Students at Hastings Middle School had to do a little shuffling of classes early this week after some cracks were discovered in the walls and floor tile of the newly-renovated sixth grade section. But classes arc back to normal and the children are not endangered. Engineers from the architectural firm that designed the renovation were al the school Tuesday after­ noon digging and testing. They said they found nothing faulty with the building's structure. “What we have done is a matter of reassurance to the community. Even though they said it was okay, we wanted to go a step further." said Albert Francik. director of operational services, explaining that engineers will return next Monday to examine reinforc­ ing girders. Greiner Engineering Co. Inc., formerly Davennan and Associates, designed and com­ pleted the $485,000 project about 15 months ago. The major part of the renovation con­ sisted of inserting qp additional floor in the area previously used as the library, study hall and stage, adding nine new classrooms and a new library, equivalent in size to three classrooms, all above the East Gym. On a routine morning inspection, maintenance workers discovered that floor tiles in one of the restrooms had shifted and deflected or sagged below the floor level. Robert Settergren, chief structural engineer with Greiner, said Wednesday morning that the movement of the floor tiles could be at­ tributed to inadequate floor pouring by the contractor and to shrinkage of the concrete. When employees discovered the shift in the floor tiles, they decided to examine the rest of that section for similar signs. They found cracks above doors and near the ceiling. And that's when they decided to keep students out of classrooms there and called in the engineers. “Yes. we were concerned." says Francik. "You put 300 kids up there and you worry." See CRACKS, Page 3 Yuletide carols sung for Kiwanians, Rotarians The Hastings High School choir performed a number of Christmas carols Wednesday at the annual joint meeting of the local Kiwanis and Rotary c'ubs. The two service organizations have a joint meeting every year just before Christmas. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 15, 1988 Hastings High School choir, two bands perform in annual holiday collage concert Associate band director Joseph LaJoye leads the concert band through a performance of a holiday selection at the third annual Christmas Collage Concert Sunday afternoon at Hastings High School. South Jefferson STREET NEWS EVENTS 1. Those of us who heard last year's concert by Jeffrey Stamm and the Battle Creek Boychoir fondly remember some great performances. Luckily, they are going to do it again. “A Christmas Celebration 88” takes place this Saturday evening, December 17, at 8 P.M. in Central Auditorium. Tickets at the door or at various locations around town. Don't miss this super holiday event sponsored for your enjoy­ ment by the Thomapple Arts Council. 2. If you haven’t grabbed a ride on the Holly Trolley to see the “City of Lights” this year, you are missing a great time. The lights around town are brighter and better than ever and a ride on the trolley is a not soon forgotten trip. Sing "Joy to the World," the Christmas version or the Three Dog Night version from our soap­ box this week and we will treat you to a trolley ride and a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 10) 3. Children from kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to attend “A Clowns Play” this Sunday, December 18, at 3 p.m. in the High School Lecture Hall. Performed by the High School Drama Club, this is a must event on your holiday schedule. (Children pay $1.50, adults can attend for $3.00) 4. Give blood this Thursday, December 15 from noon until 6 p.m. at Middleville High School. Visit Bosley’s after you give and get a free can­ dy bar to restore your spirits. If you get a gallon pin at this drive, It's a $2.00 gift certificate. 5. Santa’s final visit to Bosley's this season Is this Friday from 5:30 until 7:30. A Christmas coloring book is your gift from Santa when you visit him at Bosley’s. 6. A live Christmas play will be performed on the streets of Downtown Hastings this Saturday. Enjoy the presentation while downtown shop­ ping this weekend. 7. Underdog Day • December 16. Those who do the work while others get the glory are honored on this day. The unsung heros! The Underdogs! To celebrate, we will draw two names from our WBCH Sweepstakes entries this Friday. The first name drawn gets nothing, the second name drawn gets dinner at the County Seat on South Jefferson. 8. Helping you with your last minute Christmas shopping is one of the things we do best on South Jefferson Street. A consultation with your SJS merchants will help you find the perfect gift for anyone on your list. The varie­ ty of stores, the friendly people and the selec­ tion of merchandise guarantees you a suc­ cessful shopping trip. Lunch at one of our fine restaurants Is a bonus when you shop Down­ town Hastings. 9. Man Will Never Fly Society Meeting December 16. "Birds fly, men don’t" is our motto. Design and build a paper airplane, bring it to Bosley’s and fly it down the aisle. We will give you a $1.00 gift certificate and display your plane In our Airplane Hall of Fame. (Limit 50, all ages.) . (Gift cwtHleatM are Brnned to one peraon per month and, unlaa* othonaiaa staled, to those 11 of older.) Three area residents earn CMU degrees Three Barry County people were among 2.200 students scheduled to receive degrees at Centra! Michigan Universi­ ty Saturday. Dec. 17. in com­ mencement exercises. Heidi Sue Spindler of Hastings was a candidate for a master of arts degree in teaching. Julie Lynn Gilbert of Delton was set to receive a bachelor of science degree in business administration and Robert Gomez of Lake Odessa was to earn a bachelor of arts degree in Spanish. A vuy special OrrJituj wiki Itont fid* nark NFIP Three Hastings High School musical groups entertained an audience last Sunday afternoon with their third annual Christmas Collage Concert. The Hastings High School choir and the symphonic and concert bands each played three selections, all of which were related to the holiday season. AU three combined efforts to ‘‘Carols for Christmas" at the end of the program. The collage concert has a somehat unique formal in that each group moves from one musical selection to the next without pausing for applause and any other reason. And as soon as one group completes its three selec­ tions, the next group jumps in without missing a beat in a fast-paced program that usually lasts about an hour. The choir, under the direction of Patti Aumick, sang "The Sleigh," the “Hallelujah Chorus" from George Frederick Handel's "The Messiah" and "Twas the Night Before Christmas." The symphonic band, directed by Joan L. Bosserd-Schroeder. performed themes from "The Nutcracker Suite," “A Festival of Alfred Burt Carols" and "Sleigh Ride." The concert band, under the baton of Joseph LaJoye, played "Christmas for Winds," "Nativity Songs for Band" and "Of Festive Bells and Ancient Kings." A highlight of the program was the drawing for a new 1989 Chevrolet Corsica, which was won by Teresa Martinez. The drawing was a fund-raiser put together by the Hastings High School Band Boosters and proceeds will be used to fund the band’s trip to Washington D.C. Il was reported that more than 1,200 tickets were sold. Drawing the name of the winner was Charlie Andrus of Andrus Chevrolet-Buick Inc. of Hastings, which provided the car. Since Sunday afternoon’s concert, the The symphonic band, directed by Joan L. Bosserd-Schroeder, combined elements of serious music and the holiday spirit by playing sleeted themes from Tchaikovsky's popular "Nutcracker Suite." 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Moncewicz DOS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids Reaching in to pick out the winner of a new 1989 Corsica is Charlie An­ drus (left) of Andrus Chevrolet-Buick. The winner of the Hastings High School Band Boosters' drawing was Teresa Martinez. QUOTE "Just about the time you think you can make both ends meet, somebody moves the ends." — Pansy Penner QSLEY '•PHflRmACY SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - MS-MM SUBSCRIBE...to the Banner for all your LOCAL NEWS! Debate on police service sparked by joint dispatch by David T. Young One Hastings City Council member says he isn't pleased with results of the recent joint dispatch agreement between city police and the county sheriffs department Council Member Donald Spencer, during the open discussion part of the council's meeting Monday night, said that he has noticed that city police vehicles have been called out to areas outside the city much more often since the new dispatch system was implemented Nov. 22. Mayor Mary Lou Gray took issue with Spencer's comments, saying he should have gone through the proper channels and talked ' privately with acting Chief Jerry Sarver before making such allegations in a public meeting. Spencer said that he has been listening to his police scanner closely lately and has noticed a marked increase in the number of incidents in which city police vehicles have been called outside Hastings for assistance. He said that Hastings police cars and officers have been called to Woodland Township, Thornapple Estates and Kalamazoo, among other areas to help with things like car-deer accidents. He said, ”1 think its an injustice to send city cars out on car-deer accidents outside the city." Sarver said the car-deer incident Spencer was referring to involved a car that was disabled, with people who had no way to finally leave the scene in the cold last weekend. Other agencies, Sarver said, were not available at the time and the location originally was thought to be just outside the city limits on N. Broadway Street. The city officer was given the wrong location and he didn't find the disabled vehicle and the people. Spencer also contended that a city vehicle was used to pick up a prisoner in Kalamazoo, though it wasn't a prisoner under the jurisdiction of the city. "We're being used by the sheriff’s department and 1 don't like it," he said. Gray said Spencer should have gone through the proper channels and discussed these allegations with Sarver before bringing them up in a public meeting. About the new dispatching agreement between the city and county, she said, "I don't think anything runs smoothly without any glitches from day one... We're working on the problems." Spencer disagreed with her position that the matter shouldn't first have been brought before the council in an open meeting. Council Member Gordon Fuhr agreed with Gray, saying Spencer was "negligent" in his position by bringing it to the council before talking with Sarver and giving the acting chief a chance to answer the allegations and give explanations. Councl Member Franklin Campbell defended Spencer, saying that council members individually are forbidden to speak with department heads about city business. Gray then explained that council members, according to the city charter, may talk to department heads, but they may not individually give them orders. The debate finally was hailed when Gray told Spencer there would be no further discussion on the matter. Spencer, later in the "open discussion" section of the meeting, asked why one department head was allowed vacation time despite not having completed a full year working for the city. Gray told Spencer that matter was worked out between the city and the employee. She once again halted the discussion, calling it inappropriate. The meeting was ended shortly afterward, with Spencer casting the only "no" vote on Campbell's motion to adjourn. Local Marriage Licenses listed Wayne Harold Hass. 35. Nashville and Cheryl L. Krebs. 28. Nashville. Joseph A. Greenfield, 23, Wyoming, Ml and Melinda A. Riley. 22. Hastings. Wayne M. Pennington. 21. Hastings and Barbara M. Owens. 29. Bitburg. West Germany. Jeffery C. Bates. 25. Hastings and Susan M. DeWitt. 23. Hastings. Charles Eggers. 50. Middleville and Sandra K. Martin. 42. Middleville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 15, 1988 — Page 3 Area man faces charges of using bogus checks by Jeff Kac/.inarc/yk A Bellevue man who is accused of suc­ cessfully bilking a local bank out of nearly S7.000 and using bogus checks to purchase four motor vehicles elsewhere in Michigan will face charges Friday in 56th District Court. Described by police as mild-mannered. Marvin E. Davis Jr.. 25. now faces charges of writing checks without an account and false pretenses over SUM). "Lake O PD (Lake Odesaa Police Depart­ ment). Charlotte PD and Calhoun County all have similar cases pending against him — plus Kalamazoo County." said Hastings Police In­ vestigator Mike Leedy. Loyally. Davis had opened a legitimate ac­ count at Hastings City Bank's Bellevue Branch. Operating under a ficticious company name. M & J Tire. Davis deposited a phony $3,400 check at the bank's Hastings branch on Oct. 24. Leedy said. "He kept about $2,000 in cash and deposited the rest." Leedy said. The following day. he deposited a $3,600 check at the Hastings branch. The day after that, he withdrew all but $99 of the funds in the account. Shortly afterward, the hank discovered the checks were from an Old Kent Bank account in Battle Creek that had been closed in September. "He knew what he was doing." Leedy said about Davis' work. "He's got quite a record — a lot of fraud.” Elsewhere. Davis was able to purchase a four-wheel drive. 1988 Chevy pickup truck in Charlotte, an all-terrain vehicle in Kalamazoo Township, a 1988 Ford Escort and a motorcy­ cle. Leedy said In each incident, he used a bad check to put a deposit down on the vehicle. "He bought a motorcycle and wrote a check for the down payment." Leedy said. Davis, of 7100 W. Lake Road, was arrested the day before Thanksgiving by authorities in Allegan after he took a new four-wheel truck for a test drive. Leedy said. "They found him with the vehicle." Leedy said. "The vehicle was banged up quite a bit." “His story was they told him he could keep it overnight," he said. Authorities said they arc unsure what hap­ pened to the other vehicles. Davis remains lodged in the Barry County Jail. Bond was set at S5.000 cash or surety. Barry County joins suit for state child care funds Students show off science project Clay Edger and Jeremy Kelly demonstrate the steam engine project they put together at Hastings Middle School. The two are students in Robert Casey's sixth grade science class. Waiting to show their projects are classmates Mike Storms, Nick Lewis, Sarah McKeough, Dan Sherry, Derek Chandler. Alison Loftus, Tay Gordenski. Escaped Barry county jail inmates recaptured by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Five days after escaping from the Barry County Jail last week, three inmates were ar­ rested Friday in Kalamazoo and returned to custody. The three were picked up by Kalamazoo Public Safety officers and Kalamazoo County Sheriffs deputies when they pulled over a car early Friday morning. "There was a traffic stop made by Kalamazoo City Police, and they (the in­ mates) happened to be in the car." said Barry County Sheriff Dave Wood. Kalamazoo authorities had received infor­ mation Thursday night from state police in Wayland that John J. Acker. 21. Timothy J. Johnson. 21. and Frederick E. Miller III, 20, were at a home in Kalamazoo. Shortly after police staked out the area, the three left with two others in a car. Police stop­ ped the car and arrested the missing inmates. Acker. Johnson and Miller were arraigned last Friday morning in 56th District Court on escape charges. Preliminary exam for the three will be held this Friday. On Dec. 4. the three broke through a win­ dow to escape from the jail. Wood said. They tore apart a metal desk bolted to a wall and us-, cd it to smash their way through a four-foot high window. At the time of the escape, the jail cells had been unlocked and the inmates were free to walk around in a common area. The staff was alerted when another inmate began yelling about the break-out. Wood said. No other inmates attempted to leave. Acker, of Delton, had served three days of a onc-year jail sentence handed down Oct. 26. for receiving and concealing stolen property. Acker had pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court to the receiving and concealing charge in exchange for the dismissal of charges of breaking and entering. Johnson and Miller, both of Ohio, were awaiting preliminary exam in 56th District Court on charges of breaking and entering a store in Orangeville. After a short chase, the two were arrested Nov. 23 by Michigan State Police after the alleged burglary. Both were being held in lieu of $5,000 bond. Immediately after the break-out, sheriffs deputies cordoned off about four blocks around the jail and used a tracking dog in an unsuccessful attempt to locate the three. Acker was one of two Delton men arrested earlier this year in connection with a series of burglaries near Delton and Middleville. His co-defendant, John A. Falvo, escaped from the lockup room at the district court house on Aug. 31. Falvo was recaptured shortly afterward, but Clarence E. Neff, who broke out with Falvo, remained free until he was picked up in Oc­ tober by Battle Creek Police. Acker was returned to the jail to continue serving his sentence. Bond for Johnson and Miller was raised to S25.000 and both remain lodged in the Barry County Jail. by Elaine Gilbert The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday voted to seek legal action against the state to try to recoup $80,000 it claims it is owed for child care expenditures from 1984 to 1987. The board decided to join other counties in the lawsuit, initiated by Oakland County, to seek state reimbursement of child care funds. Child care funds are used by the county to pay for foster care costs, institutional care for juveniles with problems and for "in-home" care, which involves a special program that is a "last ditch effort" before placing a juvenile in a program outside the home, said Court Administrator Robert Nida. Barry and other Michigan counties are con­ tending that the state has not fulfilled its obligation under Public Act 87 of 1978 to match 50 percent of the county's child care fund expenditures. Prior to 1981, the state had been paying for half of the expenses. Nida said. But, in 1981. the state Legislature imposed a cap on state matching funds, which has resulted in a shift in child care costs from the state to most coun­ ties during the fiscal years of 1981-88. For Barry County, the shift wasn't realized until 1984 when the county wound up paying 53 percent of the cost. Nida said. For that year, he contends, the state still owes the county $7,000. In 1985. the burden upon the county in­ creased to an additional $14,000 and for 1987 it jumped another $61,000. Nida said he ex­ pects it to be just as high for 1988. More than 50 counties in the state have claims for 50 percent of expenses over the "cap” that have not been reimbursed. Nida said he does not feel that was the intent of the Legislature. "The county should not have to absorb that burden," he said. The cap for each county is based on budgets approved by the Department of Social Ser­ vices for the fiscal year 1978-79. The basis of the joint lawsuit is the allega­ tion that the state is violating the Headlee Amendment to the state constitution by reduc­ ing its proportion of child care fund expen­ ditures. It is anticipated that the suit will be filed prior to the end of the year. To join the suit, the Barry County board Tuesday approved paying $410.02 toward legal costs. That amount is based on the pro­ portion that its claim bears to the total claim by all participating counties. The board approved joining the suit and paying the fee on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Paul Kiel was absent. "Oakland. Kent and other counties will pay more legal fees because they stand to gain more (reimbursement from the state)." Coun­ ty Coordinator Judy Peterson told commissioners. “There is a remote possibility that we might have to contribute more (than $410) in the future." she said. “It seems to me an (initial) expenditure of $410 to gain $80,000 is a reasonable thing to do... We might not get it if we do not sue. It depends on how the court case comes out," Peterson said. Commissioner Carolyn Coleman said she feels "it is important to join cases like this because the state will take advantage of coun­ ties whenever possible and our budget is af­ fected by what the state does. If we have to go to court to get it (reimbursement), we should go." The attorneys for the joint lawsuit are William P. Hampton and John M. Donohue of the Farmington Hills firm of Kohl. Secrest. Wardle. Lynch. Clark and Hampton. Nida said it might take three years before a court decision is reached on the child care fund issue. "And then it will probably go to the Supreme Court." he added. He said he recommended to the board's finance committee that the board join the suit, calling it a valiant attempt to bolster the county's limited resources. If the county docs recover the $80,000. it would represent enough funding to provide care for several youths. Nida noted that providing institutional placement for one youth costs about $100 a day. • Barry County's anticipated child care ex­ penditures for 1988-89 are S459.909. Of that amount the state is expected to pay a "capped expenditure level" of $113.546 rather than 50 percent of the expenses, as required by Public Act 87. which would call for the state’s share to be $229,954. The county's own child care costs escalated after the county board closed the Philip H. Mitchell House, a residential treatment facili­ ty based in Hastings, for delinquent county youth, he said. The decision to close the home was made because commissioners believed it was no longer cost efficient to operate because there were not enough delinquent youth who needed those services. After the 1984 closing, the county’s costs increased because of the need to pay for outof-county placements and because of an in­ crease, in recent years, in the number of serious juvenile delinquency cases in the county. In 1986. the board decided not to reopen the Mitchell House, which subsequently was sold, because commissioners believed it would have been too costly to redesign the facility to allow for increased occupancy and to make the home barrier free. In other business Tuesday, the county board: — Agreed to increase county-paid mileage from 21 cents to 22 VS cents per mile. — Received a letter from the county road commission, informing the board that it has asked the State Transportation Commission to designate Chief Noonday Road as a state trunk line. — Heard that six applicants have submitted proposals lor the position of project engineer fbr thl) courthouse' rerioviifkin-. Three will be selected for interviews, and the board hopes to hire a project engineer in January. — Approved sending a letter to support the recycling plan by Ken Neil, of Hastings Sanitary Service, who is seeking a Clean Michigan Fund grant to save landfill space by expanding recycling. Council to decide date at Dec. 27 meeting City to have hearing on cable television sendee Friends and family members Sght candles in memory of Sheila Allen. Victims remembered in candlelight vigil The somber song of "Taps" rang out over the Barry County Courthouse lawn Monday night and area residents remembered family members and friends killed in alcohol-related vehicle accidents. Thirty-some mourners huddled together against the biting cold as snow began to fall on the candlelight vigil, sponsored by the Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Local minister Edna Miller gave the invoca­ tion. and MADD President Connie Wymer opened the vigil, which lasted abor * minutes. Acting Chief Jerry Sarver of the H.stings City Police Department read the names of the 10 Barry County victims of drunk driving who were added to the list so far this year. Those 10 were Denise L. Barlow. 31; Ronald A. Blessing. 33; Lois E. Coffey. 43; Dwight M. Hoffman, 55; Michele E. McMillan. 17; Daniel W. Sans, 32; Gary A. Selent, 38: Frank A. Sinkler, 38; Sue A. Smith. 20; and Lawrence T. Tossava. 39. As those names and the names of past vic­ tims were called, friends and family members lit candles in rememberance of the loved ones they have lost. Shirley Smith. MADD officer and mother of a young victim. Paula Smith, read aloud a poem titled "My First Christmas in Heaven" given to her by a friend shortly after her daughter's death. The group joined in singing "Silent Night. Holy Night.” before "Taps.” played in duo by Maple Valley High School students Ryan Rosin and Matt Borner, completed the ceremony. “CRACKS at school” (Cont from page 1) Inspectors from Greiner checked out the building Monday and said it was safe for its normal and intended use. Francik said he and other school officials did not want to take and chances. So they waited until after engineers physically examined the building, cutting, digging, testing and measuring for indication of structural damage. The cracks in the wall were caused by nor­ mal deflection of support members and natural setting of that section, "because we re dealing with dry wall and plaster.” said Francik. One of the beams had only bent threequarters of an inch when a deflection of 2 inches is legally allowed. Settergren said. One of the cracks was inside a classroom, but he said that on the opposite side of that wall, in the hall, no cracks were visible. He said that indicates that the faults were in the architectural material, not in the structure itself. He said changes in moisture or temperature and shrinkage of materials can all contribute to the cracks. "These kinds of things happen. It’s unfor­ tunate. ’ he said. School officials brought in an independent architect and an engineer also inspected the building, after the Greiner crew had been in. Those two individuals. Greiner engineers, the school's attorney and the school's in­ surance agent all signed a form slating that the building's structure was not faulty. In the two days that sixth graders did not meet in their regular section, classes were jug­ gled. with some meeting in the West Gym. Lunch, which is normally served in the East Gym. was served and eaten in the West Gym. while Central Elemenatary students, who nor­ mally cat in the East Gym. ate in their classrooms. Notes were sent home with students Mon­ day and Wednesday, explaining the situation to parents. "We wanted to assure people that we just hadn't ignored things.” added Francik. "We just wanted to stop the rumors that were runn­ ing wild." by David T. Young The date and lime of a public hearing on local cable television service will be scheduled by the Hastings City Council at its next meeting Tuesday, Dec. 27. Triad CATV has applied for renewal of its longtime franchise, but Mayor Pro Tern David Jasperse Monday night said a public hearing will be held first to get some opinions from residents. The hearing is a result of a number of complaints city officials have received about cable television service from Triad, which has held the franchise since cable TV was introduced to the city. "We've had a lot of complaints," Council Member Miriam White said. "I hope people take part (in the hearing)." But Jasperse cautioned that, "This is an advisory public hearing. It's not like we're going to adopt an ordinance." Council members discussed setting a date and time, but because of the uncertainty over the anticipated size of the turnout, there was disagreement on where it should take place. Franklin Campbell said he is concerned that there won't be enough room if the hearing is held in council chambers at City Hall and a large crowd attends. Mayor Mary Lou Gray, noting that she has heard many comments about cable television and expects a large turnout, suggested that it be held at the high school lecture hall. She said the acoustics are good in the facility and people could be heard without use of microphones. She added that she would like to have the session video­ taped. But Campbell said that, on the other hand, use of a larger facility for a meeting with only a handful of people showing up would look foolish. Donald Spencer said that notice of the meeting could be published, with both the council chambers and high school lecture hall listed as the possible sites, depending on how many show up. But other city officials said they didn't like the idea of starting a meeting at one place and moving it to another during the same evening. Jasperse originally moved that the public hearing be a part of the council's Jan. 23 meeting. He eventually withdrew that motion and it was decided that the time and place would be set at the council's next regular session Dec. 27. In another matter Monday night, the Fishman Group of Bloomfield Hills was hired to negotiate new labor contracts with the department of public works union and the local chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police. Gray said the Fishman Group has "recognized experts in the field of negotiations." Fishman will take the place of the city attorney, the local firm of Siegel, Hudson, Gee & Fisher, which reportedly has been busy lately. Council Member William Cusack said Fishman's fees were in line with what the city would pay using the city attorney, which usually is James Fisher. Speeding ticket given after crash A driver was cited for speeding after a one-car crash Sunday west of Nashville that destroyed the car. James W. Courier, 19, received the ticket after the 11:10 a.m. accident on Thomapple Lake Road at M-79. Courier, of 6334 Thornapple Lake Road, was treated at Pennock Hospital and released after the accident. His passenger. Melissa Combs, of the same address, also was treated and released after the crash. Neither had been wearing a seatbelt, said Michigan Slate Police trooper Greg Fouty. The officer said Courier was driving south on Thomapple Lake Road when he struck an icy spot on the roadway. His 1974 Chevrolet spun counterclockwise, left the east side of the road and went on to strike two large trees. Courier told poli.e he had been driv­ ing about 40 mph in the 25 mph zone. Fouty said the road was sanded after the collision ruptured the car’s gas lank, spilling fuel on the roadway. Spencer questioned, "Are the city attorneys getting too busy? It seems like it takes forever to get things rolling." He added that though he was in favor of hiring the Fishman Group, "We may need to review the services of Siegel and Hudson." Gray responded by saying, "They (city attorneys) are here at our beck and call, for council meetings and meetings of department heads." She added that Siegel and Hudson essentially is paid by the hour. In other business Monday, the council: • Approved an increase, from $60 to $100 per month, in reimbursements for Mayor Gray for miscellaneous expenses such as auto mileage, stamps for letters and telephone use for city business. Cusack said, "She (Gray) has paid for all her own phone calls and stamps up to this point. She took care of those expenses out of her own pocket" • Learned from City Assessor Walt Mesik that property assessments for residential and commercial property tentatively are set to go up by about 4 percent next year. Industrial property assessments, he said, essentially should remain the same. • Approved the reappointment of Harry Adrounie to a three-year term on the planning commission. However, Michael Huver has declined to serve another term and his successor is still being sought • Approved the one-ycar renewal of a maintenance agreement with C & R Appliance Service for janitorial services at City Hall. • Received a letter from Allie Smith asking that the city look into a new home for the Farmers' Market. The market will lose its place of business after the "Market Square" on the Barry County Fairgrounds is sold to a developer. The request was referred to the property committee. Campbell said he hopes that a site is found, adding that "People have supported the Farmers' Marku. I feel strongly about having it." • Granted a request from the First United Methodist Church to have a manger scene in front of the Barry County Courthouse at the comer of State and Broadway streets. Motorist suspected of hitting track after leading police on chase A Battle Creek driver who is accused of clipping a passing truck ran four stop signs and led police on a chase through downtown Hastings has been arrested for drunken driving. Warrants were issued last week by the Barry County Prosecutor’s office, charging Craig E. Waterbury. 27. with drunken driv­ ing. fleeing and eluding police and leaving the scene of an accident. All three are misdemeanor offenses. Patrolman Jeff Pratt said he was parked in the FJpausch employee parking lot on Center Street the evening of Dec. • when a dark Chevy Cama'-j sped by. heading cast on Center Street. Pratt followed the car. which went on to run stop signs at Center and Boltwood and at Center and Hanover. At East State Street. Waterbury turned right and accelerated to 70 mph. Just east of Bond Street. Waterbury sudden­ ly slummed on his breaks and stopped. Pratt said. After performing a few dexterity tests, Pratt asked Waterbury to take a preliminary breathalyzer test. After registering .11 per­ cent. Waterbury was arrested on charges of drunken driving. Meanwhile, a motorist pulled up and told Pratt Waterbury had hit a truck at Michigan Avenue and Center Street. Pratt took Waterbury back to the scene, where Daniel Gilbert, of Freeport, said minutes before he had been driving south on Michigan Avenue when Waterbury "came flying" through the stop sign and hit the driver's side fender of his truck. He also handed Pratt a piece of the Camaro that had been left at (he scene. Waterbury denied he had run any stop signs and denied he had hit the truck. He refused to take a chemical breathalyzer test and was lodged in the Barry Countv Jail. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 15, 1988 VIEWPOINT r/,A Cr ■ ■•ire<tiior:l,l staffand the community-— Lansingfails schools again What was done and not done last week in Lansing strengthens arguments in some comers that we may not need a full-time State Legislature after all. Lawmakers recendy gathered for only a short time and pushed through a a large number of bills, yet they failed once again to deliver some kind of tax relief for property owners and at the same time help the many financially struggling school districts in this state. School finance reform recently has been rated a high priority by many of these lawmakers, but apparently that merely has been a lot of talk. The legislators earlier this fall also tried unsuccessfully to get a school finance package through both houses. So this was Round II of not getting something very important done. What makes this even more distressing is that in both failed attempts they were not asked to pass a bill to become law, they were only working on a proposal to submit to the voters. So they ultimately were going to pass the buck to the electorate instead of doing what they were elected to do, make decisions on our behalf. Yet they couldn't even agree on how they would pass that buck. Meanwhile, school districts like Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg are suffering through cutbacks and their students are not getting the quality of education they deserve. And by the next school year, a number of other districts will join them. The financial problem now has been thrown back to local school boards, which have only two choices, cut staff and programs or try for increased millage rates. Democrats have been pointing fingers at Republicans and Republicans have blamed Democrats for the failure of coming up with a proposal for a solution to an important problem. Then there are others who blame the governor. Bipartisan spirit was desperately needed here, but both parties and the governor dropped the ball in favor of pushing their own ideas.They dropped the ball on taking care of one of their basic responsibilities - education. At the same time, these legislators managed to pass a great number of bills before their Christmas recess, which, by the way, is quite a bit longer than that of school employees. It should also be noted that Legislators make a great deal more money than any school teacher and more than most administrators. And yet people cry out against salaries of school officials. . This recent activity in Lansing makes the notions of a part-time Legislature sound like not such a bad idea after all. Michigan has one of the highest paid Legislatures in the nation. However, these lawmakers are beginning to cause us to wonder if they are worth the money they are making in the jobs we elected them to do. Maybe a part-time Legislature and part-time salaries are the answer. KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS Information about the Hastings Area School Systems by Carl Schoessel, Superintendent As the first snow of the Christmas season sets a holiday feeling, the students and staff members of the Hastings Area School System arc joining in many activities and events to br­ ing joy to the Hastings community and to help many needy families. Once again this year, students at Central Elementary School are collecting canned goods for distribution through Love. Inc. The students also will visit their "adopted grand­ parents" at Provincial House, bringing greetings and treats with them for a Christmas surprise. During the recent past Thanksgiving holi­ day. third grade students of Jane Arnold at Northeastern Elementary School also gave a presentation to the residents of Provincial House. Activities for the Christmas season at Northeastern School include collection cann­ ed goods and wearable coats and good toys which will be distributed through Love. Inc. to help make the holidays brighter for adults and children alike. The Pleasantview School Parent-Teach Organization is conducting a food drive make up Christmas baskets to be districted soon to needy families. Southeastern School students have a Student Council project that started at Thanksgiving with the collection of more than 1.000 canned goods, and now that Christmas is here. Moose Lodge members are taking those canned goods to make up Christmas baskets to be given to needy families. Also. Southeastern's "Just Say No" Club, working in conjunction with M.A.A.D. (Mothers Against Driving Drunk), tied red ribbons on the "Just Say No” tree and on a "tree" on the bulletin board in the school gym. The Southeastern Student Council continues its holiday activities by asking each child in the school to make a Christmas card for pa­ tients at Provincial House and Thornapple Manor, and Student Council members will distribute these cards. At Hastings High School, the Key Club has placed canisters in each classroom and in the cafeteria lunch line in order to collect money to be used to help needy persons. The Interact Club has "adopted" eight needy families in the Hastings area, with the students collecting food and clothing for the families to share the spirit of the season and to give a feeling of renewed hope for the future. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club is sponsoring a shopping trip for six needy children so that they can buy gifts for their families. Each child is given money to be used for purchasing gifts for their families front a list of items needed by the childrens' families. The children arc helped with their gift selec­ tion by F.C.A. members, who also treat the children to lunch and help them wrap the gifts at the end of the shopping trip. Christmas music fills the air at this time of year, as many high school band and choir members present a number of performances around the Hastings area to bring the joy of the season to school district residents. The choir has presented musical treats at Provin­ cial House and will perform at all of the elementary schools during the holiday season. In addition, a performance at the traditional Rotary-Kiwanis luncheon program will be a highlight of the season for club members. The high school bands recently joined the choirs for the annual “Collage Concert” for residents, and they will present a Christmas program for high school students on the last day of school before the holidays. The middle school bands and choirs also have contributed to the holiday spirit by giv­ ing performances for residents and elemen­ tary school students. Christmas is a time for sharing and giving of time, talent and compassion, making this season a blessed one for those who give and for those who receive. The students and staff members who have worked to make this season brighter for the entire Hastings com­ munity send their best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a happy prosperous New Year. Give the gift of... INFORMATION Send your college student, or friend who moved away...a SUBSCRIPTION TO...The BANNER Call 948-8051 OR...stop by our office on North Broadway. North of Hastings. The season I love to hate arrives next week Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it. Legend has it that Beethoven one day in 1827 awoke from his sick bed, ran outdoors and raged at a thunderstorm only a short time before he died. With that phrase and that folk tale in mind, why would I ever want to write about the weather? It was a few short months ago that my written words raged against the heat and drought that visited us and made our lives miserable. Now I take portable computer in hand to complain about the cold, the snow and other nasty things that accompany that most dreaded of all seasons for me—winter. Despite my whining about the heat a few months ago, it isn’t often that I have said negative things about summer. Even in the ravages of the 90-plus degree temperatures one could find solace and comfort with air conditioning or a recreational area like Gun Lake. And one didn’t have the extra hassle about the condition of the roads while traveling from one place to another. I’ve seldom been critical of summer, but anyone who knows me will tell you that my moaning and groaning about winter has become an annual event One of the biggest horrors of this approaching season is the driving. I have to carefully watch weather reports every night to find out if I’m faced with slick roads the next morning when I travel to work on the back roads from Wayland to Hastings. And when Mother Nature dumps several inches of the white stuff on us or throws us a curve with icy rain, I face the miserable task of driving at speeds of about 35 miles per hour or less and check in at work about 10 to 15 minutes later than I want to. Even traveling at slower speeds doesn’t Editor’s Notes... by David T. Young guarantee freedom from unpleasantness. All I have to do is brake down while approaching an intersection and feel my car sliding and swerving, causing my poor heart to take a beating it doesn't deserve. But there are other reasons to hate winter. I have to bundle up every time I go outdoors, which is annoying when I just want to let my dogs out on a crisp 20-degree morning at home. Even if I bundle up, I still get cold feet and hands while standing around in the nippy air. Obviously a winter wimp like me avoids staying outside for very long. The cold weather always brings on such health hazards as the flu and colds. And I've got a couple of sons, ages 3 and 2, so my chances of escaping them are slim. And don't forget those frosty mornings that you can’t start your car. There are many of you reading this who respectfully disagree and look forward to this white stuff that was dumped on us last week and shows signs of hanging around, like an unwanted house guest, until spring. Some of you folks will talk about looking forward to skiing, snowmobiling, sledding, ice fishing and just taking a walk through the snowy woods. And you’ll try to tell me that this is fun. You'll say that winter is an excellent time to get out and do things that can be just as much fun as summer recreational outings. Bah, humbug. For me, the only good things about winter are basketball, high school wrestling LETTERS from our readers.... To the editor: 1985-1986 school year Hastings, $31,117; Delton, $27,798; Thomapple Kellogg, $28,772; Maple Valley, $24,311; Charlotte, $29,247; Caledonia, $28,276; Kalamazoo, $27,611; Allegan, $24,880; Detroit, $30,795; Albion, $27,624; Bartle Creek Harper Creek, $30,260; Battle Creek Lakeview, $30,005; Marshal], $27,009; Battle Creek Pennfield, $27,953; Plainwell, $26,454; and Wayland, $25,096. If these rates of pay are correct, then the Hastings Area School District teachers ae receiving a lot more than they are entitled to, considering that so many industries in Michigan are gone forever and those who can find work are working at minimum wage. It would seem to me that it is now time for the recall process to be put into motion. Many signs exist on ‘Road of Life’ To the editor: As we travel down the "Road of Life." we may see many road signs. The Bible is full of them. Traveling with us will be others, on their own "Roads of Life." whom we may regard as listening posts. It is best to carefully heed and consider the signs and listening posts, for doing this, we may sec ahead and better the final outcome, and be sure of our destination. In the season of “Merry Christmas" and “Happy New Year." for safety’s sake on the "Road of Life." the outstanding signs are Christmas and Easter. Cameron McIntyre Hastings Bring trains back to Charlton Park To the editor: Our family members attended the “Ot Christmas Past" event last weekend at Charlton Park and found it to be a good time. The hands-on activity was great' It made lots of fun for us. However. I was saddened to see their new event from last year, the model railroad ex­ hibit. was not done this year for some reason. I thought it pleased everyone. I loved it! The event really was neat and the crowds seem to like the trains. Although this year was pretty gtxxl. I saynext year, let’s return with the trains. Sincerely. Christopher Marks Nashville just five days. So you folks who like to ski, sled, go snowmobiling, go ice fishing or just go walking in the snowy woods, you have your fun now while you can, because in about three to four months, you're all through. The robins and other turncoat birds will return. News of baseball's spring training will fill the sports pages of the daily newspapers. The days will grow longer, the sun will grow wanner and gradually this awful junk known as snow and ice will give way to green colors and trees once barren, bearing leaves. The glorious season known as spring will take away this misery and I will boldly get into my car once again with assurance that I won't have to worry about road conditions. When those days of spring's promise of Surplus food distributions suspended With the demise of gigantic federal surpluses of milk products, the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan has temporarily suspended distribution of surplus commodities until it can obtain food items with protein value. CAA Board Chair Rae M. Hoare. who also is a Barry County Commissioner, said the food distribution will not resume until March because the only food items available are but­ ter. flour and com meal. Hoare said she hopes that in several months the CAA will be able to obtain peanut butter, besides the other products, for distribution. Since 1981. CAA has been distributing food to thousands of households in Barry. Calhoun, Branch and St. Joseph counties through a net­ work of volunteers. . About 8.500 households (23.000 in­ See Surplus Distribution, page 11 CORRECTION: In a story in last week’s Banner about Tom Guthrie of Delton being elected to the board of directors for the Michigan Farm Bureau, some incorrect information was published. According to Jim Westbrook. Michigan Farm Bureau Regional Representative. Guthrie in 1986 lost his bid for the same post to Charlene Thompson by "a fairly wide margin." That vote was not close, as was stated in the story. PUBLIC OPINION: School tax hikes will be fought to the end I read in your paper recently that supervisors and administrators received pay increases. They told us that they are underpaid in comparison to other schools. I have some figures given to me a short time ago, giving the average wage of teachers for the and Christmas. And even they can’t overcome the cabin fever I seem to catch every year in the dark days of January. So you might ask why such a winter hater as I would live in Michigan. You might tell me to love this state or leave it, to go to Florida or California if I despise Michigan winters so. My neurotic answer is that I was bom here, I’ve been to other states, and I don't believe there’s a better place to live, particularly in this area. Despite my passionate dislike for winter, I like White Christmases, I love to experience the changes of the four seasons, particularly spring and fall, and I like what this state has to offer during eight months of the year. , It's just that I have this terrible negativism about the season that starts in rebirth arrive, I will be transformed from a whining, hypocritical toadie into a cockeyed optimist once again! In the meantime, I reserve the right to hate winter while I am pacified by the Detroit Pistons and other basketball teams, by warm baked cookies, hot homemade soup and those hearty birds who brave the season and eat at our bird feeder. And while I wait for better times just around the comer, I'll try to remember the words of the most overplayed song of 1988: "Don't worry, be happy." Anyone receiving the kind of pay the teachers do and still force the young people to pay to play sports is far out of line. I call it greed. The letters to the editor by Bonnie Strickland and David Myers in the Hastings Banner Dec. 1 come straight to the point I am most happy, at my age, that I won’t be around long enough to have to listen to the Hastings School District cry for more Should Christmas parade go back to Saturdays? money much longer. But in what time I have left I will fight until my dying breath every increase they go for. P.S. I would like to donate our place to a charitable institution so the Hastings School District could not collect taxes from this Gen Denny Joe Williams Shannon Swihart place. Time will tell. Sincerely. Floyd Miller Bellevue EDITOR'S NOTE: It should be understood that the letter writer originally was talking about salary increases for supervisors and administrators, but the pay comparision statistics he presents are for teachers. He did not prove that administrators and supervisors at Hastings receive lower pay than the average of other schools in the Twin Valley Conference. It further should be noted that the pay comparisons were taken from the 1985-86 school year, not from the current school year. It is not known what those figures are Robert Hallock three years later. Finally, it is not the policy of the Banner to answer every letter publicly, but occasionally it is necessary to clarify some of the points letter writers make. Gen Denny, Hastings: "To me you can sec better, it’s not as cold, and the children enjoy it more at night." Publicity helped make home tour a success Shannon Swihart, Hastings: "It's better back on Saturday because more people can at­ tend. Monday, and all through the week, peo­ ple have to work.” To the editor: Thank you so much for your recent publici­ ty and editorial in the Banner on the Holiday Home Tour. It was terrific! When 1 talked with you on the pnonc. you asked me why this project succeeded and though there are many plausible reasons, one is certainly all of the marvelous publicity in the Reminder and now the Banner. 1 am sure this played a very big part in a successful project and the tour committee wishes to thank and praise you and your in­ volved staff members for this support of a charitable fund-raiser that became a com­ munity event. Thanks, too. for your interest in the American Cancer Sociciy-the reason for our tour. Have blessed and happy holidays Shirley Rugg American Cancer Society Barry County chapter co-prcsident Don Shafer Jonathan Hallock Question: After years of having a Satur­ day Christmas parade, the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce switched this year’s parade to a Monday night. Our question b whether the weeknight format was a good idea, or would people rather see the parade return to a Saturday afternoon event. Don Shafer, Hastings: "Myself, I like Saturdays because normally second shift peo­ ple don’t get involved in things during the week. On the weekend, they could see it." >------------ Joe Williams, Hastings: "I usually don't come to town to watch the parade. We live in the country.” Robert Hallock, Hastings: "It'd be better on Saturday. People have to work on Monday and they're tied up." Jonathan Hallock, Hastings: "I like Saturday afternoon because you can see better and that's the only time my dad can bring me downtown." WRITE US A LETTER: The Hastings Banner HASTINGS BANNER, INC. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Ml 49058 P.O. Box 8 Public by Publication No. (USPS 717-830) POSTMASTER: Send eddraes changes to Hatthp Banner - P.O. 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December 15, 1988 — Page 5 Area Bit th Announcements IT’S A GIRL Local members of the First Presbyterian Church came oi? in full force In July 1948 to witness the laying of the cornerstone at the Kirk House. THE Delton-Kellogg High School was the first in this area to offer a driver's training course for students, in December 1948. The second half of 1948 has many events noted in the year-end summary. But one of the things not noted was the return of bodies of World War II servicemen. These men died overseas and their bodies were being relumed for burial in lhe family plots. It was a sad reminder of the war. July On the happy side of lhe news. George Miller and Dr. Frank Crothers were presented with the Rotary Red Rose citation. Thomas Meyers was named Legion commander. Nan­ cy Waite won national acclaim for an essay on Col. Emil Tyden. Petitions were circulated for a zoning ordinance in the city. The Cole Brothers Circus was in town, and 8.000 peo­ ple attended. The City in I948 had installed parking meters downtown to relieve the pressure of not finding parking spaces. The money deriv­ ed from the parking meters was to be used to purchase land adjacent to the downtown business district and make additional parking. In the following 30 years, parking meters pro­ vided revenue and the city acquired several pieces of property and converted them into parking lots. The cost of the meters was 1 cent for 10 minutes. Because the meters were never updated. 40 years later they were removed with the assistance of the downtown merchants who taxed themselves to maintain the parking lots. In July of 1948 was this report concerning the parking meters, “The city nets $3,480 in the first six months from parking meters.” Oakmastcr furniture line made a ••Hit" at the 141st semi-annual Grand Rapids exposition. Oakmaster line of furniture was manufactured by the Grand Rapids Bookcase Co., a local Hastings firm. The cancer drive went over "top” with $2,690. The Bliss workers got a 13 cents per hour raise. The Presbyterian laid the cornerstone for their new Kirk House. Harmon Wilcox opened his Hastings Floral Shoppe and William McCall completed his new tailor shop on Center Street. Meanwhile, the city council continued discussions about an adequate sewage treatment plant. August Middleville had a big old-time homecom­ ing. Several thousand people attended the homecoming and jubilee at Charlton Park. The Barry County Fair attracted a record field of horses and good crowds. But the best news of the month for hunters was that the State Conservation Commission approved the first deer hunting season in Barry County since 1926. The farmers hauled in grain and August was the time when the elevators filled with golden grain. Annable Funeral Home had its formal open house and Bairds Men's Clothing business opened a new boys’ store. M.L. Cook, the previous owner of the Banner, celebrated his 90th birthday and was still writing historical articles for the paper. Miller Jewelry announced its grand opening while J. Mark and Henry E. Thompson, continued work on their new furniture store. September Eaton Rapids DcMolay won the District 5 softball tourney in Hastings, while more than 1.000 fans watched. Seven new teachers were added to the Hastings faculty. Leo Feighncr, Nashville News Editor, died. Russ Stanton became the first polio victim of the season. Polio was a much dreaded disease, and at this time in history there was nothing anyone could do to prevent the disesc. The fear of polio was very real. It crippled and killed children, the lucky ones just got real sick. Every summer parents would worry about their children and nobody knew how it was spread or how to prevent it. Still in September, the 37th annual Michigan Conference of Evangelical United Brethren was held in Hastings. John Matsdon Jr. was the first polio death in Barry County County resident earns III degree Sarah Elizabeth Ordway of Hickory Corners graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington. Ind., last August. Ordway received a cer­ tificate in business studies. since 1940. The Coats Grove Church was redcdicaled. The city approved the M-43 relocation for N. Broadway. The Selective Service draft was still in force and 1,030 Barry County men were registered. Forest Johnson announced the opening of the KaiscrFraizcr Agency, which was a car sales business. The Hastings Hotel was remodeled and reopened. It was noted for its fine food served in its ballroom-size dining room. It was considered a very elegant eating place. October Nashville News celebrated its diamond an­ niversary. She-fer & Hale announced a grand opening of their enlarged E. Slate Street store. Superintendent D. A. VanBuskirk announced plans to retire at the end of the school year. St. Rose parish celebrated its 75th anniversary, and the Rev. Fr. John Dillon's 25th year as a priest. The Michigan Democratic gubernatorial candidate. G. Mennen Williams, stopped in Hastings during his campaign. Williams was running against Governor Kim Sigler, who had previously lived in Hastings for 28 years. The city's population reached 5.955 for 1947, according to Stale Health Department estimations. Building permits for the City "soared” over the three-quarter million mark." A bequest of $1.000 to Pennock Hospital by the late Philip T. Colgrovc, which had been contested in the courts, was upheld in Circuit Court. The Methodist church announced a $24,000 renovation program. Barry County created a health center, with the assistance of the W.K. Kellogg foundation. The Banner rated 28th in the nation on the ABC circula­ tion. Clarence Coryell. 11. became the third polio victim. November Gov. Sigler carried Barry County, but lost by a wide margin to Democrat Williams. President Truman won re-election in an unex­ pected victory over Gov. Thomas E. Dewey. Irving Grange celebrated its diamond an­ niversary. The first buck season in many years opened. Rotary studied plans of using flouride in city water supply to reduce tooth decay. Pamula Jean Baske, 3, was the second Barry County child to die of polio in the year. The new Grace Lutheran Church was dedicated. The Goodyear garage roof located on N. Jefferson caved in. New exterior aluminum tile was installed on the Strand Theater and on the Metal Tile Company plant. December Several grand openings were held. The Hotel Hastings had Gov. Sigler present: the Food Center and Orson E. Coe both held grand open houses. The Youth Council drive netted $12,575. Three carloads of grain were sought by the CROP drive. The annual Carol Service honored Supl. Van Buskirk. Hastings Scouts Jack Van Houten and Clarence Junior Bump .<eived their Eagle Scout rank. E.W. Bliss held its first open house. Conservation Officer Sumner estimated 106 bucks were killed in Barry County during hunting season. Delton Schools had first driver-training course in Barry County. The city council received proposal to open First Street and erect new span over the Thromapple River. The Banner published a 36-page edition. Authorities cracked down on teenage drinking parties. Residents paused to observe the anniversary of the Nativity while 200 solicitors began a CROP drive. A fire drove a family of eight from their home on Christmas morning. Christmas passed without a traffic accident. Plans for the new Michigan Avenue bridge were approved, with construction to begin in 1949. Business stopped to welcome the New Year. WORLD’S BIGGEST TOY Dan Dowd and Gwendolyn Williamson. Delton. Dec. 6. 8:25 a.m.. 8 lbs.. 10 ozs. Stephen and Jannell DelCotto. Nashville. Dec. 6. 9:46 p.m.. 6 lbs.. 11 '4 ozs. Erin Colleen, born to Kim Jurrard and Michael Dunham in Naples. Italy. Dec. 7. Kim is the daughter of Jan Jarrard of Nashville. Richard and Julie Johnson. Woodland, Dec. 7. 6:59 p.m.. K lbs.. 8'4 ozs. Curtis and Marcie Scramlin. Nashville. Dec. 7. 11:42 p.m.. 9 lbs.. 1 oz. Warrington and Lisa Tripp. Battle Creek. Dec. 12. 9:09 p.m.. 7 lbs.. 15'4 ozs. Michelle Moore of Lake Odessa is proud to announce the birth of her daughter Ashley Marie on Nov. 21. weighing 6 lbs.. 14 ozs. al 6:19 p.m. Lisa Marie Wood, bom Dec. 9 to Dennis and Mary Wood of Nashville, weighing 7 lbs.. II ozs.. 19 inches long. Proud grand­ parents are Louise Aldrich of Hastings and Darryl Aldrich of Big Rapids, and Thomas and Bonnie Wood of Nashville. IT’S A BOY Darice Worth. Hastings. Dec. 7. 8:30 a.m.. 7 lbs.. 7'4 ozs. Mark and Victoria Erickson, Lake Odessa, Dec. 8. 9:21 a.m., 9 lbs.. 5 ozs. Norman and Christine VanKampcn. Shelbyville. Dec. 9. 10 a.m.. 7 lbs., 8 ozs. Eileen and Robert Goris. Nashville. Dec. 12. 8:19 a.m.. 7 lbs.. 6'4 ozs. Dawn Billings. Hastings. 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December 15. 1988 BARLOW, continued from page 1 A retired stale police fire investigator, who testified as a defense witness, said the fire began at the candle and spread from the office to the showroom on the southwest side of the building. Once there, the flames ignited displays, supplies and furniture in the area, causing the blaze to spread throughout the store, the defense witness said. After three hours of closing arguments Monday afternoon, the 10-woman, two-man jury deliberated for a half hour before adjourning for the day. The panel reconvened Tuesday morning and deliberated for four hours before sending a note to the court, explaining that they could not agree on a verdicL Judge Deming directed them to continue, but three hours later he dismissed the jury. A Hastings policeman on patrol Feb. 18, 1987, spotted the fire at 10:42 p.m. Firefighters worked for several hours to put out the blaze, which destroyed some S85.000 worth of stock, equipment and building. Police investigators said Barlow told them afterward he had left the store that evening at 10:31 p.m., 11 minutes before the blaze was reported. But when firefighters arrived minutes after the report came in, much of the building was already on fire, said assistant Fire Chief Richard McLaughlin, who directed lhe firefighting effort In nearly four hours of prosecution testimony Dec. 6, accompanied by some 50 slides of lhe fire scene, two Michigan State Police fire investigators testified that a flammable or combustible liquid had been spread on the floor to fuel the blaze. Detective Sgt. John Fatchette, who investigated lhe fire the day after the blaze, said the evidence ruled out the possibility of accidental fire caused by faulty wiring, a heater explosion, careless smoking or spontaneous combustion. Betty Jean Chase Elihue O. Holston Ethel L. Rodriquez GRAND HAVEN ■ Ethel L. Rodriquez, 80, of Grand Haven and formerly of Nashville, died Sunday, December 11, 1988 at Shore Haven Nursing Home in Grand Haven. Mrs. Rodriquez was bom on September 29, 1908, in Nashville, the daughter of Francis and Nettie (Rilley) Beard. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended lhe Barnes School. She was married to Pasqual (Frank) Rodri­ quez on April 19, 1926. She lived in the Nash­ ville area most of her life before moving to Muskegon in 1968. She was employed many years ago at the former Lentz Table Company and at lhe Hastings Manufacturing Company. She was a former member of the Nashville Assembly of God. Mrs. Rodriquez is survived by four daught­ ers, Mrs. Wendell (Barbara) Strank of Eaton Rapids, Mrs. Ronald (Louise) Starks of Muske­ gon, Mrs. Howard (Pat) Downing of Nashville, Mrs. William (Jean) Huss of Vermontville; five sons, Alfred Dean of Farwell, Pasqual (Rick) Rodriquez of Hastings, Phillip Rodri­ quez of Muskegon, John Rodriquez of Vermontville, Bill Rodriquez of Middleville; 38 grandchildren; 52 greatgrandchildren; and a brother, Harry Beard of Nashville. She was preceded in death by her husband on May 20, 1965; two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 14, al Vogt Chapei of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville, with Rev. Mary Curtis officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Association, Cancer Society or Nashvil­ le’s Putnam Library. BARLOW, continued on page 12 Franklin N.Tidd ATTEND SERVICES FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. Hastings Area HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. G Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen A. Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. Dec. IK -.9:30 and <1:00 Morning Worship services. Nursery provided. Broadcast of the 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Din­ ing Room. Junior High Fellowship, meet al church for caroling, trolley ride, delivering cookies to Seniors. Senior High Youth Fellowship, meet at church to deliver presents to needy. Mon­ day. Dec. 19 - Trustee meeting in the lounge. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. Nonh St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Dec. 15 - 8:45 Church School (all ages). 10:00 Holy Communion AAL Brunch after. 6:00 Youth Group. Thurs­ day. Dec. 15 - 8:00 AA. Saturday. Dec. 17 - 9:00 Pack Baskets. 9:30 Conf 7. 10:00 Decor. Comm. 8:00 NA. Monday. Dec. 19 - 6:00 Pos. Par. Tuesday. Dec. 20 - 6:30 YG Christmas Caroling. Wednesday. Dec. 2 1 - 11.30 Holy Comm./Lunch. 7:00 Bd. Elders. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, Corner of Jeffer­ son and Walnut. Hastings. Sunday School. 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship II a.m. Pastor Dale Wells. Phone 9484012. BARRY COUNTY' CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. Ml 49058. Nor­ man Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 9484201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School II a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. 1330 N. Broadway. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian ex­ perience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Worship Service: 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir. 9:00 p.m. Church School and Adult Education. 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist. 10:30 a.m. Week­ day Eucharists: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir. Bi­ ble Study, youth group, and other activities. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Marshall Rev. Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday Schorl, 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7.30. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thomas B. Wirth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11 a.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor. 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:00 (Elem. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., at 7:30 p.m with SMM club for girls and GBB club for boys. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Lcitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening ** ,e. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m vixs for Adults. Teens and C- .idren. I he Church Page is Pa'd for oy The Hastings Banner, the Cnurcnc-s. and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance lor your life. Home. Business and Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hostings — Nashville FLEXFAi INCORPORATED ol Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Membe- F.D.t.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broodway ■ Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" - I IOS. Jefferson • ,45-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M 37 South at M-79 Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 9454995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 44:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-80(4. Kenneth W. Garner. Pastor. James R. Barrett. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to II a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S KALAMAZOO — Elihue (Al) O. Holston, 65, of 2225 Strawberry Lane, Kalamazoo, formerly of Wall Lake, Delton passed away Saturday, December 10,1988 at Borgess Medi­ cal Center in Kalamazoo. He was a patient there for three weeks. Mr. Holston was bom February 28, 1923 in Kalamazoo Township, the son of Otis and Maud (Stratton) Holston. He had lived at the Kalamazoo address for the past three years. Mr. Holston was married to Wilma White in August, 1948. He was employed for 30 years at the James River Corporation, retiring due to ill health in 1978. He served with the United States Army in France and Belgium during World War II. Mr. Holston was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. He is survived by his wife, Wilma; one son, Mark Holston of Kalamazoo; three daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Peter (Brenda) Maurer of Kala­ mazoo, Mr. and Mrs. Ron (Janet) Stacey of Delton, Mr. and Mrs. Gary (Cheryl) Beimer of Galesburg; five grandchildren, Ronald and Chassity Stacey, Julie Holston, Chad Beimer, Peter Maurer III; three sisters, Mrs. Lewis (Deloris) Goostrie of Augusta, Mrs. Troy (Lula) Brown of Oceanshores, Washington, Mrs. Arnold (Patricia) Brown, Lakewood Cali­ fornia; two brothers, Howard Holston of Enci­ nitas, California, Gerald Holston of Richland; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceding him in death was one son Steven in 1965. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 13 al lhe Williams Funeral Home, Delton, with Rev. Elmer Faust officiating. Burial was at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church Building Fund, the American Diabetes Association or the Michigan Heart Association. Envelopes avail­ able at the funeral home. CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch. Hastings. Saturday Mass6:30p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun­ day School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service al 6 p.m.: Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. POTTERVILLE - Franklin N. Tidd. 74, of Potterville, died Wednesday, December 7, 1988, at Lansing hospital. Mr. Tidd was bom on April 1, 1914, in Marshall, the son of George . and Eulah M. (Brooks) Tidd. He was retired from the Grand Truck Railroad. He was a member of (Battle Creek) Club 27, Hastings Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #628 and Kalamazoo Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 526. Mr. Tidd is survived by a long-time special friend, Florence Fiedorek of Gun Lake; one daughter, Martha Jean “Marty” Long and her husband, Bill of Charlotte; two grandsons, W. Dane Long and Marc E. Long; one sister, Dorothy Haffenden of Battle Creek; one brother, George Brooks Tidd and his wife Betty of Long Lake, Cloverdale; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Decem­ ber 9, at Field Funeral Home, Dimondale, with the Rev. Beverly Gaska officiating. Burial was in lhe Benton Township Cemetery. Theda M.V. Wilt MARNE - Theda M.V. Wilt, 86, of Marne, and formerly of Hastings, died Wednesday, December 7,1988 at Birchwood Care Center in Marne. Mrs. Wilt was bom on April 13, 1902, in Woodland Township, Barry County, the daughter of George and Clara (Summ) Sears. She was raised in the Woodland area and attended rural schools there. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School. She went on to attend Barry County Normal receiving her teachers certification. She later received her B.S. Degree from Michigan State University. She was married to Titus T. Wilt in 1924. They had lived in Hastings since 1963, moving to Marne in 1986. She taught school for over 40 years at North Jordan, Willman, Woodland, Holt, Niles, Sunfield, Coral, Crystal, Nashville, Vermont­ ville, Battle Creek and St. Rose in Hastings. She taught in lower grades, particularly in the first grade. She retired in 1973. She was a member of the Michigan and National Educa­ tion Associations, Retired Teachers Associa­ tion and Sunfield United Brethren Church. Mrs. Wilt is survived by a son, David E. Wilt of Spring Lake; a granddaughter, Dalynn Winchell and a great granddaughter, Candice Hector. Preceding her in death were her husband, Titus in 1963 and a brother Cleo Sears. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 10, at the Wren Funeral Home, with Rev. Theron Smith officiating. Burial was al Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe American Cancer Society. HASTINGS - Betty Jean Chase, 67, of 1895 Iroquois Trail, Hastings, died Monday, December 12, 1988. Mrs. Chase was bom on February 4,1921 in Hastings, the daughter of Manvel and Leitha (Babcock) Whitney. She attended Hastings High School. She was married to Avery Rogers in 1939. He preceded her in death. She then married Dwight P. Chase in 1947. He preceded her in death in 1964. She was employed at Willits Dairy for six years, Percy Jones Hospital for four years during lhe War and lhe Hastings School System for 11 years, retiring in July 1987. She was a member of the First Presbyte­ rian Church and lhe Women of the Moose. Mrs. Chase is survived by two daughters, Sharon Neal of Indiana and Mrs. Larry (Connie) Watson of Hastings; three sons, Robert L. Rogers of Freemont, Gary P. Rogers of Hastings and Mark D. Chase of Hastings; eight grandchildren; one great granddaughter; thiee brothers, Charles Gamble of Lansing, Lynwood Whitney of Dowling and Stanley Whitney of Battle Creek; two sisters, Maxine Scotsman of Florida and Mrs. Robert (Yvonne) Baremore of Battle Creek; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 15 at the First Presbyte­ rian Church with Rev. Kent G. Keller officiat­ ing. Burial will be at the Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Florian R. Salik HASTINGS - Florian R. Salik, 67, of 521 West Walnut Street, Hastings, died Wednes­ day, December 7, 1988 at his residence. Mr. Salik was bom on October 24, 1921 in Grand Rapids, the son of Benjamin C. and Bertha T. (Kondratiecz) Salik. He graduated from Delton High School in 1940. He served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1943. He moved to Hastings in 1950. He was employed by the E.W. Bliss in 1943, retiring in 1969. He was a member of the St Rose of Lima Church and the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Salik is survived by seven sisters, Mrs. Robert (Bertha) Frodl of Lake Leelanau, Lillian Kathi, Helen Salik, Jessie Salik, Florance Salik, all of Grand Rapids, Dorothy and Ilene Salik, both of Hastings; four brothers, Eugene Salik of Ann Arbor, Joseph Salik of Kalamazoo, George Salik of Battle Creek and Thomas Salik of Charlotte; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Elizabeth Cahill and Virginia Cash. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 10 at the St. Rose Church with Father Leon Pohl officiating. Burial was at the Ml Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sl Rose of Lima Building Fund. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach ^Funeral Home, Hastings. Laura E. McPherson HASTINGS - Laura E. McPherson, 76, of 427 N. Michigan Avenue, Hastings, died Wednesday, December 7, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. McPherson was bom on October 11, 1912, in Union City, the daughter of Ansel and Nina (Baker) Eno. She came to Maple Grove Township of Barry County as a child. She attended Norton, Quail Trap, Mayo and McOmber Schools. She lived in Coldwater and Ann Arbor before moving to the Kalamo area of Eaton County in 1942. She came to Hastings in 1951. Her marriage to Loran Hollister ended in divorce. She was later married to Arthur McPherson on June 27, 1943, in Kalamo. She was employed at the Rags to Riches Boutique and Bible Book Store in Hastings from the fall of 1984 until the fall of 1987. She was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church, a long time Bible School and Sunday School teacher. Mrs. McPherson is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Dolores) (Hollister) Herman of Vermontville, Mrs. Richard (Reta) Leinaar of Delton and Mrs. Robert (Nancy) Edwards of Hastings; a son and daughter-in­ law, Rudy and Joyce McPherson of Lake City; 14 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband, Arthur onJanuary 18,1988, while ona pilgrim­ age to Israel, where he is buried; a son, Gaty McPherson in 1977; a sister Doris Sixberry; two brothers, Maurice and Vance Eno and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Decem­ ber 9, at Hope United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Robert Mayo officiating. Burial was at the Kalamo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hope United Methodist Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Ranfield United Methodist Sunday School....................... 9 a.m. Church............................. 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School............... 9:30a.m. Church.............................10:30 a.m. When Washingion Public Power Supply System (WPPSS) defaulted on S2.25 billion of bonds in 1983. it was news. If you had bought any of these bonds, you knew your investment was in trouble because of national publicity. This is not always the case with municipal bonds that default. Information on most municipal bonds is now readily available. The Wall Street Jour­ nal prints about 40 daily quotations out of the thousands of bonds issued. In most case, par­ ticularly with non-registered coupon bonds, bondholders may now know a bond issue has defaulted until they try to collect their interest. Richard Lehmann discovered this when he became involved in the WPPSS default. He joined lhe bondholders' committee to try to recover money for more than 30.000 in­ vestors caught with the defaulted bonds. In 1984 he independently formed the Bond In­ vestors Association (BIA). The BIA, a non-profit corporation located in Miami Lakes. Fla., offers information on municipal and corporate bonds and assists bondholders in the event of a default. Accor­ ding to their press information, a number of bond defaults were brought to a satisfactory and timely settlement without the need for prolonged litigation. For a S25 membership, you receive several worthwhile services including a newsletter, a bond-rating service and information on called bonds or bonds called for tender. In addition. Lehmann recently started the Defaulted Bond Newsletter, which reports on defaulted municipal and corporate bonds. The monthly publication is aimed both at investors who are stuck with defaulted bonds and speculators who buy defaulted bonds at a frac­ tion of their face vaule. A recent Forbes article described a typical municipal bond default in which many bon­ dholders take their lumps and bail out within six months for roughly 15 to 30 cents on the dollar. The bonds arc then bought by speculators who sometimes hang on for years until a settlement is made, often for 50 to 70 cents on the dollar. The Defaulted Bond Newsletter, at the cost of S195 a year, offers a good information to anyone who owns municipal bonds. There's not only current information on problem bonds but also updated information on defaulted bonds. For the speculator, there's even a list of defaulted bonds with a complete description and price. Tax-exempt municipal-bond investing can be very rewarding if properly done. Careful selection of the person and firm from whom you buy a bond goes a long way to ensure your satisfaction. You might also consider joining the more than 14.000 members of the Bond Investors Association. Their address is 15327 N.W. 60th Ave.. Suite 240, Miami Lakes. FL 33014 (800-852-0144). — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previ­ ous week. Company Close AT&T 293/i Ameritech 957. Bristol Myers 457. Chrysler 267. CMS Energy 25 Coca Cola 4471 Detroit Edison 167« Dow Chemical 857s Exxon 459/s Ford 527« Gencorp 175/. General Motors 863/s Hastings Mfg. 3171 IBM 1207. JCPenney 54 Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. 857a Kellogg Co. 64 McDonald’s 477. Procter & Gamble 847a Sears 407* S.E. Mich. Gas 21 Upjohn 277a Gold $420.00 Silver $6.17 Dow Jones 2143.49 Volume 132,639,000 Change -7. + 7i + 7. —7. + 1 + 7. + 7. -17. + 17. —7i —7a —7a -17a + 7a —17a + 1 —7a —7. + Vi -$7.75 ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15th STYLE LINE 132 E. State St.. Downtown Hastings will be open for MEN ONLY to take care of your CHRISTMAS SHOPPING. Refreshments will be served and MODELS will be on hand to show you how our fashions will look on that special lady in your life. We will be featuring our standard lines as well as special CHRISTMAS merchandise. As an added benefit, we will give you 25% off all purchases made on Thursday, December 15th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. BI4 ■J —5.87 Mr. Businessman: Send greetings of the season to all your customers and the community! Place a Greeting Ad in THE HASTINGS BANNER Call Us at 948-B051 Vtfarmupto direct deposit In fair weather and foul Direct deposit makes your life easier every day of the year. Sign up today and save yourself unnecessary trips into the cold. Come spring, when you have better things to do than your banking, direct deposit leaves you free to spend your time as you wish. Safe, dependable and convenient DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTFR REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hartgerink. Phone 66448)1. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. BIA keeps bondholders posted With direct deposit you know the money from your pension or social security check is in the bank, readily available when you need it. Come in today and ask a personal banker to arrange direct deposit to your checking or sav­ ings account. Many Retirees and Senior Citizens are now enjoying this service. West State at Broadway MEMBER FDIC All Deposits Insured up to $100,000.00 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 15, 1988 — Page 7 'ew6 . . Hastings Exchange Club 'Students of the Month’ Southeastern principal Chris Warren and students Sue Rodriquez, Jaime Brookmeyer and Jason Rose. Rose-Simon exchange wedding vows Sept. 17 Teresa Rose and John Simon exchanged wedding vows at the Lakewood United Methodist Church of Lake Odessa on Sept. 17 at 5 p.m. The Rev. Ward Pierce performed the double-ring ceremony. Parents of the couple arc Robert and Sandra Rose of Lake Odessa and Francis and Jean­ nette Simon of Lake Odessa. The bride, wearing a satin gown with princess neckline and long ruffled train with pearl and lace trim, was escorted to the altar by her father. Jeanne Ayres, sister of the groom, was matron of honor. Jamie Brow, friend of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Becky Wieland, friend of the bride; Karen Rose, sister-in-law of the bride; Lesa Raimer, friend of bride and Jennifer Ayres, niece of the groom. Flowergirl was Sarah Stowell, friend of the bride and groom. The best man was Jim Cronk, friend of the groom, and the groomsmen were Brian Holland, friend of the groom; Rob Rose, brother of the bride: Scott McWhorter, friend of the groom: Henry Vasqucz. friend of the groom and Bob Nurenbcrg. friend of the groom. The ringbearer was Matthew Stowell, friend of the bride and groom. Bob Nurenberg. friend of the groom, and David Carey, cousin of the groom, were ushers. Musical selections were sung by Jeff and Nancy Booi. friends of the bride. Organist was Janice Flannagan. Tricia Chase, friend of the bride, attended the guest book. Master and mistress of ceremonies_ were JimrhfillKfitfiy^toweU. friends of'the'bride and groom, and Tom and Barb Simon, brother and sister-in-law of the groom. Serving cake were Arlene Rose and Sharon Augst. both aunts of the bride. Serving at the reception were Gina Courts, Michelle Bchrenwald and Julie Schelter. friends of the bride. Gift attendants were Lori Hazel, friend of the bride and Melanie Gonyou, cousin of the bride. Program attendants were Lauri Ayres and Alex Simon, niece and nephew of the groom. After a two-week honeymoon in Florida, the couple are at their home in Woodland. Maier-Schondelmayer unitedin marriage The marriage of Sara Schondclmayer, daughter of John and Janet Schondclmayer of Middleville, and Andrew Maier of Birm­ ingham. was solemnized Oct. 15 at the Mid­ dleville United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. The bride chose a gown of taffeta brocade featuring a scooped neckline, accented with pearls at the neck, waist and slccvetips. The chapel-length train was topped with a pearl trimmed bow at the waistline. Brenda Swanson was the maid of honor. Lori Adams, sister of the bride. Annette Perry and Sue Miller were bridesmaids. Their tea­ length gowns were styled like the bride's in jewel colors of amethyst, teal, rose and sapphire. Their gowns and lhe bridal gown were made by the bride's mother. Jon Jensen served as best man. Jeff and Jim Maier, brothers of the groom, and Chris Lassalinc were groomsmen. Their bow ties and cummerbunds matched the bridal atten­ dant’s dresses. Keith and Maggie Adams were master and mistress of ceremonies. After a honeymoon trip to San Diego, the couple arc making their home in Troy. St. Rose teacher Diane Brighton, Carolyn Drake and principal Steve Youngs. Northeastern teacher Jeff Thornton and students Evan Hawbaker, Amber Spencer and Hully Thompson. Central students Bradley Miller and Rebecca Abson and principal Dave Arnold. JEDC to hire economic consultant Gardners to observe 60th wedding anniversary Delmer and Letha Gardner of 911 Third Ave., Lake Odessa, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Their children arc Delmer and Evelyn Gardner of Fort Wayne. Ind.; Donna and the late Jack Gardner of Lake Odessa; Richard and Shirley Gardner of Nashville; and Wesley and Kaye Friend of Woodland. Due to their parents’ ill health, the children would appreciate it if friends and relatives would shower the couple with cards. Halls to observe 1st wedding anniversary Arthur P. Jr. and Diane K. Hall will celebrate their first anniversary on Dec. 19. They were married at Peace Reformed Church in Middleville. Diane is the daughter of Robert and Carol Engerson of Middleville and Arthur is the son of Arthur P. Hall Sr. of Boston. They reside in Evanston, 111. In the wake of receiving a $25,000 federal grant, a consultant will soon be hired by the Hgstings-Barry County Joint Economic Com­ mission to conduct and design an economic redevelopment strategy for the county. Joseph Rahn, JEDC executive director, said he is currently seeking bids from a qualified individual or firm to conduct the strategy study. The consultant will be paid from a $25,000 grant from the Economic Development Ad­ ministration of the U.S. Department of Com­ merce. The grant is being matched by $2,750 each from the city of Hastings and the county board plus about $1,000 of in-kind ad­ ministrative services from JEDC. Once the consultant is hired. Rahn said it would probably take three or four months for the strategy study to be completed. The con­ sultant is expected to recommend economic development projects, which might include an industrial incubator, that could be im­ plemented with additional EDA funding. “It is exciting because it opens up a whole new window of funding for economic development for the county," Rahn said. To obtain the grant. JEDC documented how many jobs were lost or projected to be lost in lhe county. “I called every employer in the county,” Rahn said. At the time he prepared the grant applica­ tion 350 jobs were on the threshold, primarily at Hastings Building Products and Hastings Manufacturer. JOHN DEERE Hard-Working Winter Help Blow through winter conditions with a John Deere snow thrower. You can add one to a 300 Series lawn and garden tractor in about five minutes. Cone in today. Mesecar-Overbeck united in marriage Dawn Janine Mesecar and ArnoM ’ . Ovcrbeck were united in marriage St xuy. Oct. 22. at the Lakewood United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. The bride is the daughter of Leon and Leia Mesecar of Woodland, and the groom is the son of James and Beverly Ovcrbeck, also of Woodland. Julie Bisgard. formerly of Texas, a friend of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaid was Wendy Woodman of Lake Odessa, friend of the bride. Best man was Joe Schelter of Mulliken, friend of the groom, and groomsman was Jim Cusack of Lake Odessa, also a friend of the groom. The ringbearer was Jonathan Sherman, nephew of the groom and flowergirl was An­ drea Hampel, niece of the bride. Serving as ushers were Gale Mesecar and Jim Ovcrbeck Jr. Guestbook attendant was Melissa Hampel, niece of the bride. Master and mistress of ceremony was Mark and Deb Hampel, sister and brother in-law of the bride. A reception followed at the VFW Hall in Nashville, with dancing and music provided by Matt Johnson. Arnold is employed with Lawrence Masonry of Lansing and Dawn is employed with Ionia County National Bank. Woodland Branch. The couple now reside on Wellman Road. Woodland. Pleasantview teacher Tim Neeson, Tammi Kelly, Patty Blair, and teacher Janet Foley. • McA lary-DeGroote announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Larry and Sandy McAlary of Middleville are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter. Carmen Marie McAlary. to Jeffery Paul DeGrootc of Kent­ wood. son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest and Darlene DeGrootc of Hastings Carmen is a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and she attended both Western Michigan University and Calvin College. Jeff is also a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. Vows of marriage will be spoken by the bride-to-be and future groom on May 5. 1989. Saturday, December 24 — Closed Monday, December 26 — Closed Saturday, December 31 — Normal Saturday Hours Monday, January 2 — Closed HAPPY HOLIDAYS! 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Give them to your friends at Christmas or any time of the year. 1 Dear Ann Landers: God only knows how many people arc locked in a life-and-dcath struggle with compulsive eating. 1 happen to be one of them. Overealers Anonymous saved my life. Please print this letter so your readers who have eating disorders can recognize themselves and do something about it. Thank the good Lord 1 did. Here's the true test: Are You A Compulsive Eater? 1. Do you eat when you’re not hungry? 2. Do you go on eating binges for no ap­ parent reason? 3. Do you have feelings of guilt and remorse after overeating? 4. Do you give too much time and thought to food? 5. Do you look forward with pleasure and anticipation to the moment when you can eat by yourself? 6. Do you plan these secret binges ahead of time? 7. Do you eat sensibly in the presence of others and make up for it when you arc alone? 8. Is your weight affecting the way you live? 9. Have you tried to diet for a week (no longer) and given up before you reached your goal? ' 10. Do you resent it when people tell you to “use a little will power" and lose some weight? ===y. -- xrx-y-H.— WELCOME THE NEW YEAR HERE! Special, scrumptious, full-course din­ ner selections, complimentary party favors and lots of good cheer await! IUNTY Make Reservations Early — 948-4042 128 0. Jefferson ■ Downtown Haslings & GOOD SPIRITS Miller’s SPECIAL DEI-WI--IW 11. Despite evidence to the contrary, have you continued to insist that you can diet on your own whenever you wish? 12. Do you crave food at a definite time of day or night other than mealtime? 13. Do you eat to escape from worries or disappointment and reward yourself with something forbidden to cheer yourself up? 14. Has your physician ever treated you for being overweight? 15. Does your obsession with food make you or others unhappy? If you answered yes to three or more of these questions, you have a potential problem with compulsive overeating. If you answered yes to seven or more of these questions, you have a serious eating problem. Overeaters Anonymous welcomes everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for membership. Our primary purpose s to abstain from com­ pulsive overeating and to carry this message of recovery to those who still suffer. To find out more about OA’s 12-step recovery program, write to: Overeaters Anonymous. 4025 Spencer St.. No. 203. Tor­ rance, Calif. 90503. - 1 am — Recovering in Arlington, Va. Dear Recoveming: You and thousands of others. I’ve had a tremendous amount of feedback from readers who have succeeded with OA after everything else failed. I recommend this approach wholeheartedly. To those who are not Christians and therefore have trouble with the aspect of OA that encourages them to put their faith in Jesus Christ, 1 suggest that they substitute their own central figure of worship and not deny themselves the benefits of this fine program. Furniture & Carpeting * It's NOT TOO LATE to buy new Flexsteel Sofas or Recliners and have them misdelivered to your home for the holidays! THERE’S MORE BEEF IN OUR TEXAS BURGER THAN A BIG MAC OR WHOPPER Try our Texas Burger... Ease into this contemporary expresulon. its softly contoured lines •re directly proportional to the comfort It gives. With skillfully tailored knife-edge seat cushions and pillow-padded flared arms. A style that makes you feel at home. MATCHING LOVESEAT ALSO AVAILABLE. S® $999 Country comfort and craftsmanship at Il's best. This smartly tailored sofa has scroll wings and lawson arms. Comfort has never looked belter than this. MATCHING LOVE SEAT ALSO AVAILABLE. the largest burger in town, made of two ’/> lb. patties of pure ground beef, special sauces, cheese on a toasted honey bun. More beef at the same Q "R Q £ low price. v | Only.................. X Basket Deal .... s2’° OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 6 a.m. til 9 p.m. *Dogn Suds, Dear Ann I .under*. Ou. onl> sn.i • going with a young woman for lour years. U e were never particularly fond of “Marian." but we resigned ourselves to the fact that “George” had the right to choose his friends. We never let him know our feelings, even after he told us they were going to be married. Soon after George gave us that news he gave us more news that really shocked us. Marian is pregnant. 1 immediately thought that she had trapped our son on purpose, but I was wrong. Two weeks later he told us that Marian is getting an abortion. Although neither my husband nor I are ter­ ribly fond of Marian, we want that grand­ child. I have already spoken to her in the hope that I could talk her out of the abortion, but she refuses to hear of it. She said our son has hit her twice, she never wants to sec him again, and she docs not want to have his child. My husband has seen a lawyer. He was told that there is nothing we can do to force this woman to carry the baby to full term. We believe this is very unfair. Doesn't the father have any rights? What right docs this selfish woman have to deprive us of a grandchild? Please answer in the paper at once. Time is short and we need your opi­ nion -- Cleveland Dear Cleve: The lawyer gave your husband correct information. Meanwhile, some would say that you are the one who is selfish and in­ considerate. The next letter expresses an in­ teresting point of view. Should men have say on abortion? Dear Ann Landers: I am a male. 70 years old, and have seen a good bit of this world. I am not writing about a problem, but like many others in your reading audience. I want to speak my piece. 1 have never seen a pregnant man nor have I ever heard of a man who became a mother. Therefore it seems to me that men ought to keep their mouths shut when the subject of abortion is raised. The woman is the one who has to earn1 the baby for nine months and give birth. Her voice is the only voice that should be heard on whether or not she wants to do this. When medical science, in all its wonder, is able to araange it so that a male can become pregnant and give birth, then men should have something to say about abortion. Until that time, they should just be quiet. - J.V., El Paso She wants those gifts back Dear Ann Landers: 1 dated a girl for two years. Due to the problems resulting from liv­ ing in different cities, we were never able to spend enough time together and find out if we were truly compatible. She wanted to get mar­ ried. 1 wasn't ready for the commitment. Finally she became tired of my “foot­ dragging.'' as she called it, and we went our separate ways. Since that time she has wrritten me several letters asking that I return the gifts she had given to me. including the handmade things she had "poured her heart into." In her last letter she included SI0 “for postage." My friends have advised me to ignore her request because they say she is simply being punitive and petty. Also, I have not asked her to return the gifts I gave her during our courtship. What is your opinion? - Bitter Herbs Dear Herbs: She didn't give you a BMW or the Hope diamond, did she? So give back the argyle socks and tennis sweater. Big deal. And return the $10. too. It's a double feather in your cap if you can be classy even though she is not. How much do you know about pot, cocaine. LSD, PCP. crack, speed and downers? Think you can handle them ? For up-to-the minute in­ formation on drugs, write for Ann Landers' newly revised booklet, "The Lowdown on Dope." Send S3 plus a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Woodland News The women of Zion Lutheran Church, now part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, held their annual Advent Tea last Monday evening. The church's “Fireside Lounge" was packed with ladies and girls. A piano prelude was played by Vicki Niethamer. The program consisted of readings pertaining to the meaning of the ad­ vent wreath. Several different ladies read parts about each of the candles. The program was planned by Mary Smith. Sarah Niethamer played a piano solo, and Sarah Frizzel played a duet with Frances Reuther, who is the music teacher of all three girls who performed at the tea. Mary Smith read a legend about the Christ child visiting in a large city. Hymns were sung throughout the program. The offering received was sent to Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. After the pro­ gram, the Katherine Circle served tea, coffee, punch and a huge variety of cookies and goodies to the members and guests. A 55-Pfus dinner was held at Woodland School on Thursday at noon. The dinner was sponsored by the Community Education of­ fice of the Lakewood Schools. Denise Daniels greeted the 32 guests and supervised the serv­ ing of the meal. Seventh graders carried the meals of meat loaf and cherry cake to the library for the guests. Isla DeVries, the Woodland postmaster, ar­ rived after everyone had finished eating and played several Christmas songs for a sing­ along. Daniels presented a birthday cake to Irene Moore and the group sang "Happy Birthday" to her. DeVries was also given a cake as a “thank-you” for her participation. Lucy Classic is no longer confined to her bed, but is not able to leave her home. She en­ joys the visits of friends and receiving cards. by Catherine Lucas Woodland Township tax bills were mailed out last week by the new treasurer, Peggy France. France spent a busy day Friday at the new township office building collecting taxes. She will be at the office every Friday until tax collections arc completed around the first of March. Kilpatrick Adult Fellowship held a Christmas party Saturday evening. The even­ ing began with a turkey dinner and included devotions by Clyde Shoemaker and Christmas music played by Barbara Dalton and sung by the group. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Sun­ day School held its Christmas program Sun­ day evening. The liny tots presented a manger scene and the adult classes did some readings. There was a large crowd, and cookies, coffee, tea and punch were served after the program in the church basement. Vern Newton, Ward Pierce and Jim Lucas, all of Woodland, were installed in various offices in the Lake Odessa Masonic Lodge Saturday evening. A potluck dinner preceded the open installation and refreshments were served following it. Clayton Boyce was installed as Worshipful Master. A Christmas Sunday School program wiil be held at Woodland United Methodist Church during the Sunday morning service at 9:15, Dec. 18. Lakewood United Methodist and Zion Lutheran churches will hold their Christmas programs in the evening, both at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Dec. 18. The Kennagers Club of Lakewood United Methodist Church held a planned potluck Christmas dinner party at the home of Les and Virginia Yonkers in Lake Odessa Saturday evening. Legal Notices 1110 W. Green Hastings Call ahead and we'll nxe /tuyr have your order ready.......................... — NOTICE — *699 The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held December 13, 1988 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Handsome Harleo* featuring gracefully arched back and rolled jrr.iS. gives you deep seating com­ fort and queen-sized, Innersprlng sleeping luxury: great good looks and fine quality, all at super savings. During the Holiday Season, We are participating in a SPECIAL DELIVERY program with Flexsteel. We made a purchase of Hexsteel’s best selling sofa styles in their newest fashion fabrics. AH available at SPECIAL PRICES now...in your home...for the holidays. THERE’S STILL TIME TO GET NEW CARPET AND HAVE IT INSTALLED BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS, TOO! HOLIDAY HOURS: Mon.-Fri, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Miller’s FURNITURE & CARPET STORE 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. 94S-2091 HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN ACCOUNT O FIRSTS AMERICA- • NOTICE • To: The Residents and Property owners of the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry and Stale of Michigan and any other Interested persons Reclassify a parcel of land in the NW V, of Sec 7, T 3 N, Range 18 W, YS Twp. Barry Co, commencing at 564 ft N of Damoth Rd (Bowens Mill Rd) as P O B thence E 300 ft, thence N 300 ft thence W 300 ft, thence S 300 ft to P O B. Containing 2.06 Acres from "A”, and amend the Land Use Plan to reflect the change. Effective Immediately. Rezone the following from "A" to “C". The W 310 ft of the E 692 ft of the SE '/, of Sec 19, T 3 N, range 10 W, lying N of the N line of E. Parker Dr. 800 ft “C" and 400 ft to ’ RR", and amend the Land Use Plan to reflect the change. Effective immediately. MORTAGE BALE Default having been mode In the terms and con­ ditions of □ certain mortgage which wos made on the 9lh day of July, 1986. by DONNA SEARLES, as Mortgagor to FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, a credit union organized and existing under the laws of the United States as Mortgagee, and recorded on the 14th day of July, 1986, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County and State of Michigan In Liber 436 of Records, Page 902, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the date hereof $32,379.95 principal and interest at 10% per annum, and no suit or pro­ ceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and the power of sale In sold mortgage contain4Kl having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of January. 1989, at one o'clock in the afternoon ot the -ost door of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings. State of Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction or vendue the premises hereinafter described, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid said mor­ tgage. together with interest to date of sale and legal costs and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and also any sums which may be poid by lhe undersigned necessary to protect its interest in the premises, which premises ore described os situate In the Township of Prairievif le, County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to-wlt: LOTS 5 AND 6 OF SHADY HEIGHTS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 37 The period of redemption will be six months from date of sole unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which cose the redemption period shall bn 30 days from the date of such sole. DATED: December 7. 1988 EARLY. LENNON, FOX, THOMPSON. PETERS & CROCKER 610 Comerica Building Kalamazoo. Ml 4900? FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION By: Robert C. Engels. one of Its Attorneys (1/5) HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Monday — December 5. 1988 Seven board members present, one resident and two guests. Resolution passed on Recycling Operational Grant. Table River rood project. Received Certificate of Election. Not let the big room out in the Township Hall to be used yet. Not to sell the land we owned. Sign audit agreement for 1988. Received license application for A.F.C. Facility. Pay for finishing up the finishing work in Township Hall. Approved payment on all outstanding bills. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Juanita A. Slocum-Clerk Attested by, Richard C. Thomas, Supervisor (12 IS) Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Tuesday. December 6. 1988 at 7:30 p.m. All Board Members present. Also 8 citizens Motion to direct the Township Attorney to resolve Cronin. Dykstra, and Township issue ac cording to Dec. 2nd tentative settlement approved. Julio Burda, Art Smith and Jomos Shoemaker approved for Board of Review. Bills read and approved. Darlene Harper, Clerk Attested to by: Boyce Miller. Supervisor . (12/15) pvwmieR F’scgims �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 15, 1988 — Page 9 Operatic tenor'comes home for holiday concert with boychoir Harry Adrounie wants to help in parents' native land Jeff Stamm, a Hastings native who has sung with the Metropolitan Opera of New York, will "come home” this Saturday night with a Christmas concert that also will feature the (right) Experience in disaster relief, environmental health, and world travel will benefit Harry Adrounie if he is granted permission to go to Soviet Armemia. Battle Creek Boy Choir. The second annual holiday program is scheduled for 8 p.m. Saturday at Central Auditorium. Harry Adrounie's father Haroutoune, was a hero in Tarsus, Armenia in the early 1900s. He later came to Barry County and was a physician in Lacey. Hastings man trying to get to Soviet Armenia by Kathleen Scott Armenian people take care of each other, says Hastings resident Harry Adrounie, so it’s only natural, being 100 percent Ar­ menian, that he would want to aid the thousands stricken in Soviet Armenia. Experienced in environmental health as well as in disaster relief, Adrounie says he wants to help the Armenian people rebuild their lives and homes after last week's devastating earthquake killed tens of thou­ sands and leveled countless buildings. "I want to go there and use my expertise to get them rehabilitated and get them going," says Adrounie, 73, who lives at 1905 N. Broadway with his wife, Agnes. "As soon as the physicians get done patch­ ing everything up, they'll need someone with my expertise to get rid of rodents and insects harmful to humans, to get clean water and good food, to help with proper housing, to get proper sewage and trash removal and to keep epidemic proportion diseases down." His mother, lhe late Dorothy Adrounie, knew the names of relatives who lived in Soviet Armenia, but Adrounie says he never met any. However, he has met various rel­ atives who fled Armenia and scattered to various parts of the world. He called the White House last week and was referred to an agency working with the State Department to help disaster victims in Soviet Armenia. Adrounie was asked several questions about his background and what he could contribute, and now he's on hold until he gets further word. Adrounie saw a television news report on an Armenian surgeon from California who was headed to the Soviet republic. Adrounie called his cousin (who had escaped to Beirut with Adrounie's grandmother during an attack and whom he sought in Beirut, and found again in the United States) in Costa Mesa, Calif. He asked him to locate a Dr. Vartkes Narjarian. Thirty or 40 minutes later, his cousin called back with a Glendale, Calif., number, telling Adrounie that the surgeon had already left for Armenia, but that his wife wanted to speak with Adrounie. He called, explained his interest, asked some questions, and Mrs. Narjarian said Adrounie would be called if he could help. At this point, however, Adrounie says he doesn't know when or if he will ever travel to the Soviet Union to help the people who share his nationality. "The two governments have to agree when to let people go in," he explains. "At the moment, the Soviets just aren’t letting any­ body in." The extent, nature and duration of his work would depend on what is needed. "If they want me to put a team together, I know a lot of people. I have a circle of friends in various positions - physicians, engineers, sanitarians, administrators. "Then again, they might just grab some of the military. You never know what the Slate Department is going to do. The Soviets many not want any of our military there," he adds. Adrounie says he doesn’t know how long be would be there, estimating it could be. from two weeks to several months, depend­ ing on what is necessary. Contacts with Washington, D.C., are far from foreign to Adrounie. He used to give brierings there in his 26 1/2-year stint with the military. Aral he has worked with several Republican presidents and political candid­ ates. The White House telephone number is in his address book. Adrounie has a long list of public and environmental health affiliations and exper­ iences, both domestically and abroad. Locally, he serves as chairman of the board of directors of the Michigan Groundwater Survey, is chairman of the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Commission and is a consultant to the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. During the occupation of Japan after World War II, Adrounie worked as a prevent­ ive medicine officer for the U.S. Army I-Corps before the Air Force separated from the Army. While iq the. island country, he worked in disaster relief when an earthquake struck in the late 1940s. Adrounie was a consultant to the United States Public Health Services Surgeon Gen­ eral in Disaster Control in the late 1950s, assisting in domestic disaster relief programs. He worked with the first Inspector General's office and with the Air Force Surgeon General's office, and put together medical disaster control for the Air Force. As a civilian, Adrounie assisted those stricken when Hurricane Agnes hit Penn­ sylvania in 1974. World travel is nothing new to the active Hastings resident. He says he traveled around the globe when he was with the Army, and later with the Air Force. Adrounie lived in Beirut for three years, from 1963 to 1966, when he was personally selected and loaned out by the Secretary of Defense to serve as a professor of environ­ mental health at the University of Beirut While there, he also chaired the Depart­ ment of Environmental Health on the faculty of medical sciences. The military paid his expenses, but he was there strictly as a civilian professor, he says. Adrounie traveled throughout the Middle East as a professor, working on contracts to help build schools in Iran, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Syria and other countries. Adrounie's oldest son, H. Michael, now of Ypsilanti, graduated from high school in Beirut. His other son, V. Patrick, now living in Sunnyvale, Calif., also attended school there. Originally, the mountainous country of iinenia encompassed parts of what are now Iran, Syria and the western half of Turkey. In Biblical times, adds Adrounie, Noah's Ark was in Armenia. The Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic borders between Turkey, home of radical Moslems, and the Azerbaydzhan SSR, made up mostly of Moslems. "Armenia was the first (ever) country to accept Christianity as a state religion and that's where the trouble started," Adrounie says. Numerous massacres took place in the late 1800s and early 1900s, with more in 1915. ’’The Turks knocked off a couple of million or more Armenians," he says. After World War I, the League of Nations set up a new Armenia, which the Commun­ ists soon took over and turned into one of its republics. In the times of the massacres and again when the earthquake hit, the Armenians have been dealt tough blows. But they cope, Adrounie says. "Armenians are kind of a stalwart group. They accept life as it is. They work hard, study hard, and make their way, wherever that may be." The Armenians are a docile people, says Adrounie, and most of lhe unrest the last few months has been in the the Azerbaydzhan Soviet Socialist Republic. Bordering on the east side of the Armenian SSR, Azer­ baydzhan is occupied in a small section on the western part by Armenians, with the majority of the population there being Moslem. "The Armenians never said anything, but with all this Glasnost (a new Soviet policy of openness), they were hollerin' that the Azerbaydzan should be given to Soviet Armenia," he says, adding that even after the earthquake, lhe Azerbaydzhan people were still burning houses and raping the women. Family and tradition are important to Armenians. ■ "The Armenian people are not clannish," he says, "but they love their families and try to keep old traditions. They try to become part of the culture of where they are. “There aren’t too many Armenians in the world, so they're coming out of the wood­ work and donating time and money. I want to donate my expertise," he says. But he must first clear "Plan A." "My primary deal is to get there," he says. Adrounie's work would make his parents proud. His father's village was known as the "Village of Heroes" in the Armenian world, and Adrounie's father, Haroutoune, was one of the reasons why. "He’s an example of how the Armenian people work and study," Adrounie says of his father who lived in the mountain village of Zeitun, descending to the city of Tarsus to attend school for the first time when he was 16.. Haroutoune had to sit in class with first-grade students half his size when he began school. His father, who died when Hany was 20, worked his way through school and was attending an American school, St Paul’s College, when a Turkish invasion began and massacres were rampant His mother’s parents were killed off by the Turks, says Adrounie, and most of his father’s family were too, except his father’s mother, who escaped to Beirut with two of Harry’s cousins. His grandmother died in Beirut His maternal grandfather was killed while his mother was still there. "My mother was always afraid of the dark because her mother would stick her under the floor boards," he says, to keep her hidden from the Turks. "They just charged in." The Armenians, primarily Christians, were being invaded in about 1907 by the radical Moslems from Turkey. Over 10,000 Christians crowded in the enclosed St. Paul's College (where young Haroutoune was studying) for protection. The Turks threat­ ened that if lhe people did not leave the school, the entire facility would be burned down, regardless of who was within. Adrounie says that his father disguised himself in a Turkish uniform, walked out of the school to the town of Mersin, about 17 miles away on the Mediterranean, and flag­ ged down British or American war ships. The ships anchored, the soldiers made a show of force and the Turks backed off, Adrounie says is the story as he remembers it. The Turks later learned of Haroutoune's action, so the school gave him S25 to start a new life and sent him out in a rowboat to board a ship waiting at sea. Haroutoune needed to show that $25 to get onto Ellis Island. He spent a couple years in New Jersey, says Adrounie, before heading for Battle Creek to study medicine. Adrounie says his father later sent that $25 to the school in repayment. When his father arrived in Battle Creek he met up with John Harvey Kellogg (W.K.'s brother), for whom he worked while attend­ ing school. The school in Battle Creek closed and was moved to Chicago. Adrounie says his father moved with the school, graduating in 1912. Hany's father and mother were from small villages in Turkish Armenia and knew each other in the old country. Mrs. Adrounie's brother was a classmate of Haroutoune's at Tarsus. Haroutoune later urged Dorothy to move to America. She did and she and Haroutoune were married in 1910. The Adrounies returned to Battle Creek after Haroutoune graduated and began an internship at the Battle Creek Sanitarium, where Hany was born. When Harry was nine months old, the family moved to Lacey, and his father started his practice as a country physician, which he continued until his death in 1932, Adrounie says his wanting to help the devastated Armenians probably comes na­ turally. "I'd rather just give outright to people who need it, rather than give to this or this. I'd go help the people directly. After I see what they need, I'd give clothes or food or whatever they need," he explains. "I guess I get that from my dad. He helped so many people around here. He'd get up in the middle of the night and help people that he knew wouldn't pay him. But he said, they're sick, they need help.' I guess that's the way I feel about it." Language would not be a barrier for Adrounie in Armenia. He and his late sister, Zabelle, were brought up speaking Armenian and English. Both of his parents spoke Turkish, a form of communication they used when they didn't want young ears to hear what they were say­ ing, says Adrounie. His mother was a world traveler, too. She took part in a goodwill tour of nations behind the Iron Curtain. She also visited Harry when he was living in Beirut Dorothy died in April at the age of 96. Adrounie says that if she were still alive, she wouldn't be taking the Armenian disaster sitting down. "She'd probably be out raising funds or clothing or whatever. She was a good American. So was my dad," Adrounie says of his father,who was the "last of the old country practitioners." Proud of his heritage, Adrounie has no problems with national loyalty. "In the final analysis. I’m for the United States. Like my father always said, it's the greatest country there is." Anyone who would like to donate to the an Armenian fund in Michigan can write to the St. Sarkis Armenian Church, 19300 Ford Rd., Dearborn,48128, in care of the ARS Armenian Earthquake Fund. Stamm said the concert will be similar to the one that look place a year ago. but he pro­ mised that he and the members of the boy choir would perform some new music. He said included on the program will be "Little Drummer Boy." "Ave Maria” and a medley of Christmas carols, in what he called "light holiday fare." Stamm, a 1971 graduate of Hastings High School, said the stage will have a holiday (heme. too. as it will be decorated with 100 poinsettias. He said he will be wearing tuxedo and tie for the concert, while the boy choir members will be attired in traditional chorister garb. Stamm and the boy choir are coming off a successful joint concert last weekend in Brighton, where they launched the Livingston Arts Council. This concert is sponsored by the Thornapplc Arts Council and portions of the proceeds will go to the council and to the Hastings High School vocal music department. After Stamm graduated from Hastings High School, he attended Western Michigan University to study to be a music teacher. Meanwhile, he developed his operatic singing abilities and went on to join the Metropolitan Opera’s Young Artists program. He made his debut at the Met in a live telecast in 1981 and two years later he stepped in at the last minute for an ailing Luciano Pavarotti for the season-opening performance of "Dcr Rosenkavalier." Stamm also had been an understudy for Sherill Milnes. A year ago. he left the Met to concentrate on solo and symphony singing. He said he en­ joyed performing with the Met, but wanted to move into other areas of work and he wanted to move back to Michigan. Since then Stamm has performed with a number of national and regional orchestras, including the Fort Wayne Symphony and the Grand Rapids Symphony. He now lives near Brighton and he teaches private singing lessons. He also has taken up selling real estate pan time. The Battle Creek Boy Choir, founded in 1978 as part of the choral program at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Battle Creek, now has grown to include 40 members. It is directed by Charles Olegar and it performs a variety of music, including many of the master works of the Viennese classical and baroque periods. The boy choir has performed extensively in Michigan and throughout the United States. Last year’s appearance by Stamm and the boy choir attracted about 750 people and the operatic tenor said he hopes that even more turn out this Saturday evening. Tickets are available at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, the Barry County In­ termediate School District office. Boomtown Sound Shop, Hastings House. Music Center and the Firsal of America Bank in Delton. They also will be available at the door. All the Banking You Need Under One Tree • Passbook Savings Accounts • Statement Savings Account • Savings Certificates • Mini-Money Market Accounts • Home Mortgage Loans • Equity Line of Credit • Money Key Visa Card • Money Market Certificates • Individual Retirement Accounts • Safe Deposit Boxes • Drive Up Window • Super NOW Accounts HOLIDAY HOURS: Saturday, December 24 — Closed Monday, December 26 — Closed Saturday, December 31 — Normal Saturday Hours Monday, January 2 — Closed Hastings Savings fie Loan 201 E. State Hastings 945-9561 802 4th Avenue Lake Odessa^ 374-8849 "Moving into a new era\ of people serving people." �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 15. 1988 Hastings eagers rebound from defeat to hold off Lakewood 76-64 Health returned to the Hustings basketball team Tuesday night in the form of a star guard and a much-needed win. Led by senior guard Gary Parker and a balanced scoring attack, the Saxons polished off stubborn Lakewood 76-64 on the road Tuesday night. Parker, held to four points against Marshall last Friday due to an injury , canned 9-of-l3 field goals and poured in 23 points to help the Saxons to their third win in four games. Lakewood falls to 2-2. The play of Parker was crucial. He hit a pair of key three-pointers when the Vikings began cutting into a 13-point deficit late in lhe third quarter Parker’s second triple of the quarter came after Lakewood had closed to within 49-43 with 4:37 left. The next trip down the court Parker fed Doug Maurer underneath with a slick pass for an easy layup and 54-43 lead. Parker's third triple of the period came with 19 seconds left and put Hastings up 61-47. Parker' also hit a key layup and free throw with 3:40 left in the game which turned a hilly 66-55 lead into a 14-point mountain. Mark Stcinfort added 22 points and Jeff Young 12 for Hastings. Jeff Pugh had eight and Maurer seven. ”Wc pick each other up." said Hastings coach Dennis O'Mara of the balanced scor­ ing. "That's kind of what we'll be doing all year." The win came on the heels of a home-court loss last Friday, a disapointing 72-59 decision to Marshall in which the Saxons failed to play defense. "We played better defense, a much better job." O'Mara said of the Lakewood effort. "And we did a better job of rebounding, of holding (hem to one shot." Hastings dominated the boards, grabbing 38 rebounds to 24 tor Lakewood. The Saxons also outshot their hosts. 51 percent (26-of-51) to 42 percent (22-of-53). The game was tied 6-6 al the midpoint of the first period before Hastings ran off a 17-7 spurt to lead 23-13. Hastings increased the margin to as many as 12 before settling for a 40-29 halftime lead. Lakewood kept working in the third period to close to within 49-43 on a basket by Glenn Davis with 4:37 left. But with Parker's help and lour I rec throws by Mark Stcinfort. the Saxons built the lead to 58-43 with 2:31 left. Hastings still led 61-49 at the end of the quarter. The closest Lakewood could come in the fourth period was 63-55 on a basket by Andy Shaw at the 5:03 mark. But Maurer's layup and free throw and Parker's triple made it 69-55 with 3:40 left and it was over. Hastings plays at Lakeview this Friday while Lakewood entertains Charlotte. Area Standings and Scorers — TWIN VALLEY Sturgis.......................................... 1-0 (3-0) Marshall........................................1-0 (2-0) Hillsdale........................................ 1-0 (2-0) Albion............................................ 1-0 (1-2) Hastings .................................... 0-1 (2-1) Harper Creek............................... 0-1 (1-2) Coldwater....................................0-1 (0-2) Lakeview...................................... 0-1 (0-3) Bellevue...................................... 0-1 (1-2) Olivet.......................................... 0-1 (1-2) St. Philip.................................... 0-1 .(0-2) SCORERS Thompson, Maple Valley.. .4-84-21.0 Glenn Davis, Lake Odessa .3-59-19.7 Young, Hastings.................... 3-55-18.3 Mesecar, Middleville ........... 3-52-17.3 Gregg Davis, Lake Odessa .3-50-16.7 Dean, Middleville................... 3-48-16.0 SMAA Parker, Hastings..................... 3-46-15.3 Bronson................................................ 1-0(3-0) Riddle, Delton..........................3-44-14.7 Pennfield.............................................. 1-0(3-1) Carpenter, Maple Valley .. .4-50-12.5 Maple Valley........................................1-0(2-2) Forell, Maple Valley.............. 4-48-12.0 Springfield............................................0-0(0-0) Hastings jayvees drop first game Hastings’ Gary Parker (24) drives for two of his 23 points in Tuesday’s 76-64 win over Lakewood. Sports.. at a glance Sturgis to win cage race? Prior to Tuesday's rash of non-league basketball games, the Twin Valley had compiled only a mediocre 7-6 mark against non-league foes. Despite the opinion of Hastings conch Denny O'Mara that the league is stronger than people think, the opinion here is that it's down a bit this winter. Too many talented seniors have graduated. After last week's league openers, nothing has changed the opinion here of the league's top three squads: 1.Sturgis 2.Hastings 3.Marshall. Speaking of basketball, in terms of the rest of the county schools, look for Mid­ dleville and Lakewood to contend for. but fall short of their respective league championships. The Trojans, winners of their last three, could be a surprise because they possess three of the necessary ingre­ dients needed to win like coaching, height and a potentially dominant player. It's true that the older one gets, the harder it becomes to get with the Christmas spirit. High school soccer has made great strides in lhe last five years, but the com­ ment 1 heard lhe other day that it will someday replace football is absurd. Get real. More basketball: Defendants of the embarassing University of Michigan schedule claim it's common for all Tor 20 teams to btx>k one December patsy after another. Not true. Bonafidc na­ tional championship contenders usually schedule 3-4 early heavyweights in hopes of toughening up for league races and the NCAA tournament grind in March. The Northern Michigans. South Dakota States and Tampas of the world serve only to secure an insecure program of 20 wins and a spot in the NCAA tourney. This year's Hastings wrestling team could be superior to the one which walk­ ed away with Twin Valley league meet and district crowns. But even after a quick 4-1 start, coach Dave Furrow said the team needs work. Home sweet home: Hastings' basket­ ball teams are a remarkable 48-11 at home since the l‘)83-84 season. Saxon teams are 39-24 on the road during the same lime. The Yankees will win the A.L East next summer with the Tigers third. Fifth, you say? Tequila Sunrise is overrated. I had a parent argue with me the other day that the amount of newspaper coverage could dictate lhe size of crowds at high school sporting events. Geez. 1 never realized how much power reporters possessed. Prediction: My next feature will be on the unfortunate low number of donations to the Underpaid Fellowship of Sportswriters. Buzz, don't you get tired of seeing so much high school sports? How long to softball season anyway? "• m'l give the job to Wayne Fontes. Aside note to Mrs. Roscoe: Buy Rac­ ing Digest. I'll never get used to professional athletes who whine about the horrible working conditions, including being underpaid and unappreciated. I’d like to work 10 years and be able to retire. Some readers say I shouldn't wait that long. Words to the “Y” Adult 3 on 3 Basketball Program Starting on Wednesday. Jan. 4, the YMCA will begin its winter adult 3 on 3 basketball. Games will be held on Wednesdays, for six weeks, in the cast gym of the Hastings Middle School, from 7:15-9:00 p.m. The league is open to any adult. 18 years or older. There will be a team organizational meeting on Dec. 5 at 8:00, in room Bi25 in the Hastings High Schooling to form the league. To participate, teams must send a represen­ tative to this meeting. The cost of the program is S30 per team. Rosters will be given out a’ the meeting. Fees and rosters must be returned to the YMCA. P.O. Box 252. by December 16. Teams will be accepted on a first come first served basis, with a total of 12 teams forming the league. For more information, please call the YM­ CA office at 945-4574. Adult Women's Winter Volleyball League Games will be played on Wednesdays beginning February 15 (tentative) and conti­ nuing until March 29. The league will run for 6-7 weeks. The cost for playing is S50. There is room for 13 teams, and teams will be ac­ cepted on a first come first served basis. If you have any questions, please give the YM­ CA a call at 945-4574. YMCA And The Thomapple Vollevhall Club The YMCA and the Thomapple Volleyball Club will sponsor open co-ed power volleyball play beginning Dec. 16. Play will be held at the Hastings Middle School gym from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays. All persons interested in playing com­ petitive volleyball, from the experienced player to the beginner, arc welcome and en­ couraged to participate. For further information, contact Michael Huston, at 517/852-1940. Hastings' jayvcc basketball team self­ destructed Tuesday in losing its first game of the year, a 73-60 verdict at Lakewood. • The Saxons hit just 30 percent (22-of-64) from the floor while committing a whopping 24 turnovers. Hastings also made only l4-of-27 free throws. Lakewood led only 48-40 at the end of three periods before outscoring Hastings 25-15 over the last eight minutes. Nick Williams had 20 points for Hastings while Dave Oom and Greg Endsley had 10 each. Hastings is now 3-1 overall. Against Marshall last Friday, the Saxons blew open a seven-point halftime margin with a 16-11 third period advantage to beat the Redskins. Williams had 28 and Gabc Griffin 14 in that game. [ Sports ] BOWLING RESULTS: Thursday A.M. Thomapple Manor 37; Quest Marks 35; Slow Pokes 33; Bosleys 32; Krcativc Korners 32; Hummers 31; Northland Apt. 30W; Kaiser Seed 29; Kloostermans 29: Nash .Locker 27'A; Varneys 26'A; Stardusters 25; Silk Screen 23; Wcltons 2214; Barlow Florist 19; Leftovers 18. Good Games - P. Arens 170; P. Hamilton 157; A. Welton 141; M. Steinbrecher 158; A. Lieb 150: L. Glecker 158; M. Dull 168; M. Brimmer 163; C. Benner 141; C. Stuart 179; B. Johnson 158; K. Wyerman 149; K. For­ man 175; A. Gillons 138; A. Eaton 169. High Series and Games - B. Moody 188-501; A. Preston 167-426; G. Potter 159-468; T. Weeks 142-421; M. Mullins 137-392; N. Hummel 167-461; P. Fisher 169-475; P. Champion 168-492; J. Arquella 169-468; J. McKeough 163-454; A. Allen 157-466. Monday Mixers Cinder Drugs 35-21; Michclob 3414-21'4; Miller Real Estate 33-23; Sir N Her 33-23; Superior Seafoods 31-25: Hastings Bowl 31-25; Hastings Bowl & Lounge 30-26; Pioneer Apartments 29-27; Andrus of Hastings 29-27; Hastings Flower Shop 27-29; Girrbachs 27-29; Deweys Auto Body 25-21; Friends 24-32; Music Center 24-32; Miller Carpeting 23'4-3214; Burger King 12-44. High Games and Series - K. Lantrip 1673; B. Hathaway 187; B. Eckert 167; S. Wilt 166; S. Merrill 168; M. Boston 160; S. Vandenberg 221-557; C. Nichols 167; M. Bennett 167; L. Waldron 172; N. Wynn 166; H. Hewitt 162; D. Burgdoff 168; C. Lamie 167; C. Trumbull 158; F. Schneider 188; M. Wieland 201; M. Nystrom 165; R. Kuempel 165; D. Kelley 192-509; R. Perry 169; D. Larsen 163; L. Perry 167; K. Schantz 164; F. Girrbach 178; K. Keeler 190; B. Jones 199-517. Thursday Twisters Andrus 41'4-14'4. Gcukes Market 38-18; Heritage Chcvolet 30-26; Hastings Mutual 30-267; B.D.S. Inc. 29'4-26'4; Century 21 27-29; Goodwill Dairy 22'4-33'4; Bowman Refrigeration 22'4-33'4; Alley Cats 20-36; Hastings Bowl 20-36. Good Games - P. Guy 186; B. Barnum 148; J. Seileek 126: M. Patten 168; B. Kruko 164; J. Connor 145; D. Greenfield 175; A. Tcmby 120; J. Henderson 149; D. Catlin 166; A. Czinder 154. Good Series - D. Banimus 212-510; B. Steele 164-444; P. Guy 157-462; M. Bowman 175-438; B. Bowman 159-156; S. Wright 143-432; D. Staines 175-488: C. Hawkins 172-477; S. Treadwell 154-106; P. Arends 177-475; D. Bolthousc 177-441. Sunday Night Mixed Pin Busters 41-19: White Lightning 38-22; Sandbaggers 34-26; Hooter Crew 33-27; Get Along Gang 33-27; Misfits 33-27; Really Rottens 31'4-28'4; Greenbacks 31W-28'4; Famiy Force 31*4-28'4; Alley Cats 29Vi-30'4; Guys & Gals 29-31; Quality Spirits 29-31: Ogdcnitcs 28-32; Gutter Dusters 27-33; L’s & J’s 27-33; Chug-a-Lugs 26-34; Detroiters 23W-36Mi; Mas & Pas 14'4-45'4. Womens High Games and Series - A. Sutliff 157; V. Goodenough 143; P. Godbey 142; V. Miller 140; S. Neymciycr 145; M. Bowman 148; J. Ogden 160; J. Ogden 161; D. VanCampen 189; D. Kelley 184; S. Vandenburg 182-5)2; B. Case 153; C. Wilcox 166; M. Snyder 186-506; D. Oliver 174; L. Tilley 220-537; D. Snyder 179-505; S. Ward 151; T. Pennington 177; D. Woodard 165. Mens High Game and Series - C. Haywood 182; D. Goodenough 169; S. Goodenough 196-520; L. Godbey 163; B. Cantrell 157; E. Behmdt 183; D. Ogden 175; R. Ogden 177; W. Friend Sr. 178; W. Friend Jr. 182-505; B. Lake 193; D. Warren 171; R. Snyder 165; B. Drayton 179; D. Oliver 184; M. Snyder 199-546; G. Snyder 170; M. Tilley 174; S. Howe 166; R. Allen 194-525; C. Pennington 172; J. Woodard 194-549; D. Montague 175. Wednesday P.M. Mace's Pharmacy 38-18; Nashville Locker 35-21; Cast Offs 32'4-23W; Geukes Mkt. 32-24; Gillons Const. 30-26; Handy's Shirts 28-28; M & M's 26'4-29'4; Valley Realty 26-30; Lifestyles 24-32; Varney’s Stables 234-32'4; Friendly Home Parties 23'4-334; DcLong's Bail & Tackle 18-38. High Games and Series - M. Snyder 222-203-561; B. Hathaway 218-535; J. Arquilla 189-537; B. High 190-508; K. Becker 184-500; R. Rine 183-482; V. Slocum 164-484: M. Harvath 178-479: N. Hummel 190-477; T. Soya 160-470; D. Bums 169-467; L. Yoder 173-464; B. Blakely 195-457; J. McQucrn 167-447; N. Houghtalin 173-435; R. Kuempel 181-435; P. Edger 150-416; M. Dull 173-432; T. Owen 161-442; S. Knickerbocker 157-426: B. Han­ dy 156-433; V. Miller 144-367; J. Gardener 455; S. Pennington 180; B. Vrogindewey 161; B. Miner; D. Murphy 168; K. Hanford 155; S. Breitner 165. BOWLING RESULTS Continued on Next Page... Hastings wrestler Brian Heath tries to bounce an Ionia wrestler in last week's Saxon win. The team has a 4-1 mark after two wins In three decisions Tuesday. Saxon wrestlers up record to 4-1; will host Hillsdale Hastings tuned up for its Twin Valley opener by defeating two of three foes Tuesday night. The Saxons lost to Rockford 42-23, but then topped Wayland 39-21 and Comstock Park 43-21. The Saxons are now 4-1 as they head into tonight's Twin Valley dual against defending champ Hillsdale in Hastings. Despite the pair of wins. Saxon coach Dave Furrow wasn't pleased with his team's perfor­ mance on Tuesday. "I would say it was mediocre at best," he said. “Some kids lost who never should have lost." Picking up a trio of wins for Hastings were Chad Murphy al 275, Jim Lenz at 189, and sophomore Aaron Newberry at 135. Murphy won via a forfeit and two pins at 3:02 and :24: Lenz had three pins at 1:45, :54 and 1:51: and Newberry won 17-1 and 13-7 and on a pin at 5:57. Lenz and Newberry arc both now 5-0 with their three wins while Murphy is 4-1. Hastings ... Ionia Exhibition 152 130 130 119 119 130 171 189 152 119 171 152 130 130 140 E. Endsley pinned D. Zuler....................1:34 K. Lambth pinned by Ferris................. 1:34 0. Bowman pinned J. Willford............ 2:27 C. Teunessen dec. C. Edwards.............. 3-2 T. Ward pinned E. Zylstra.......................... :33 J. Maiville pinned R. Reisbig................2:25 S. McKeever pinned T. Limon ................:52 C. Wilcox pinned by P. Fox.....................:40 Butch Kollek pinned S. Thelen............. 1:30 C. Teunessen pinned Schradowiske .1:28 M. Hall pinned T. Lyman......................... 1:58 E. Endsley pinned J. Reiblg................. 1:34 K. Lambeth pinned Morofskl .............. :40 C. Bowman pinned Cook........................ 1:26 S. Price pinned K. Krick ......................... 2:16 Hastings 23 ... Rockford 42 103 112 119 125 130 135 140 145 152 160 171 189 275 Forfeit — P. Petty D. Tossava pinned by S. Schwartz... .:28 S. Chipman dec. S. Wheeler................. 2-13 B. Redman dec. D. Carmody................. 0-8 J. Miller pinned C. Doly...........................4:26 A. Newberry dec. K. Miller..................... 17-1 B. Heath dec. J. Boyer.................................4-8 P. Hauschild dec. D. Fletcher............... 4-14 K. Ziegler dec. J. Kaisewrlian............... 6-15 B. Wolfenbarger dec. D. Rogers.......... 2-17 S. McKeever pinned by B. Nelson .. .1:28 J. Lenz pinned B. Anderson................. 1:51 C. Murphy pinned R. Wilson................. :24 Hastings Karate Club members win awards The Michigan Karate Circuit, which rates the lop karate competitors in lhe state, recent­ ly held their 1988 awards banquet. Receiving awards for the Hastings Karate Club were - (kneeling left to right) Chuck Evans, second place. Junior Kata; Jerry Aller­ ding. sixth place. Junior Fighting; (standing left to right) Steve Echtinaw, second place. Black Belt Fighting (Head Instructor); Dave Yskes. fourth place. Black Belt Fighting; Rosi Gross, third place. Brown Belt Fighting; Nan­ cy Hammond. Instructor, Hastings Karate Club; Jason Tietz, fourth place. Junior Figh. ng. Missing from photo — Ben Palm, fifth place. Junior Fighting. The Hastings Karate Club meets Tuesday and Thursday night in (he Junior High East Gym. For information call 795-7155. Make a new year’s resolution...to read The BAN N ER for all local sports news! Winning twice for Hastings were Brian Heath at 140 and Kirk Ziegler at 152. Heath won on pins at 3:13 and 4:38 while Ziegler won 12-10 and at 3:54 on a pin. Furrow said his team will have its hands full with Hillsdale, the overall league champ the last two years. He said even with a new coach the Hornets will still be powerful. “I don't anticipate them being anything but better." admitted Furrow. ' A hit-and-miss practice schedule has slowed his team’s development. Furrow said. "“We’ve not gotten any fluency going in reviewing our skills.” he said. "The team is definitely not coming together as I anticipated. We’re real careless on the mat. we're not executing our moves, and we’re giving up cheap points. We’re not tak­ ing advantage of situations when they’re there." . He said a win over Hillsdale will cure a lot of ailments. . "If we don’t win, we're digging ourselves a hole,” he said. Hastings 39 ... Wayland 21 112 119 125 130 135 140 145 152 160 171 189 275 D. Tossava dec. A. Kies............................8-12 S. Chipman pinned T. Graves................ 2:38 B. Redman pinned S. Graves.................. :43 J. Miller pinned by C. Kaboos............. 5:25 A. Newberry dec. M. Troy....................... 13-7 B. Heath pinned E. Haff ......................... 3:13 P. Hauschild dec. F. Pagan................... 4-8 K. Ziegler pinned C. Shyne................... 3:54 B. Wolfenbarger dec. T. Scheib............ 1-4 S. McKeever pinned by K. Klump .. .3:23 J. Lenz pinned J. Postema................... 1:45 C. Murphy won by Forfeit 103 112 119 125 Forfeit - N. Rich D. Tossava — Forfeit B. Redman dec. by A. Stanton............. 11-9 S. Cnipman pinned A. Snyder.................. :49 J. Miller pinned K. Selfridge....................:54 A. Newberry pinned K. Peggoll ........... 3:54 B. Heath decisioned T. Morhead........... 7-5 P. Hauschild pinned T. Clark................ 1:34 K. Ziegler pinned ........................................ 1:48 B. Wolfenbarger dec. R. Schmid........... 6-3 T. Anderson pinned R. Velasquez .. .4:42 J. Lenz pinned R. Smith ............................ :54 C. Murphy major dec. by B. Gorby . .12-4 Hastings 54 ... Ionia 13 135 140 145 152 160 171 189 275 Hasting* 33 ... Gull Lake 32 103 112 119 125 130 135 140 145 152 160 171 189 275 Forfeit — C. Sutherland D. Tossava dec. J. Stratton................... 12-6 B. Redman dec. S. Gesmundo............ 7-8 S. Chipman won by M. Dillon Injury Default J. Miller pinned R. Green ......................... :35 A. NEwberry dec. M. Torian .................... 5-3 B. Heath pinned by J. Jones............... 1:08 P. Hauschild tech, fall E. Fetlerof.. .5-21 K. Ziegler pinned B. Houtkooper ... .3:31 B. Wolfenbarger dec. J. Bender............ 2-3 T. Anderson pinned by B. Fuller ... .5:57 J. Lenz pinned K. Steve................... .. 1:56 C. Murphy pinned M. Stuart................. 2:32 EXHIBITION — 119 152 152 171 189 119 152 C. Teunessen pinned J. Mears.............1:28 M. Witham pinned by R. Scott.............:39 B. Kollek pinned C. Hitman....................1:36 M. Hall pinned by T. James................. 1:42 J. Stout pinned by T. Arnold................. 1:39 T. Ward pinned J. Mears.........................:14 C. McKeever pinned by C. Hitman.. .1:14 Hastings 43... Comstock Park 21 103 112 119 125 130 135 140 145 152 160 171 189 275 Forfeit — J. Diemal D. Tossava pinned by K. Robinson . .3:01 S. Chipman dec. J. Kinney....................... 0-7 B. Redman dec. M. Cobb ...................... 2-3 J. Miller dec. J. Baker............................. 6-11 A. Newberry pinned H. Hang...............5:57 B. Heath pinned D. Monteusso.......... 4:38 P. Hauschild dec. M. Lamuncusso . .14-5 K. Ziegler dec. M. Rouland................. 12-W B. Wolfenbarger pinned C. Burgess . ,:20 S. McKeever pinned A. Hopkins .... 1:52 J. Lenz pinned J. Demeester................. :54 C. Murphy pinned T. Schoenborn .. .3:02 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 15. 1988 — Page 11 Scoreboard YMCA-Youth Council's Adult Indoor Soccer Standings WLT Blue............................................................ 6-0-0 Yellow........................................................4-2-0 While..........................................................2-3-1 Green........................... 2-4-0 Red............................................................. 0-5-1 Results Blue 10 vs. Red 4; Green 7 vs. While 3: Yellow 7 vs. Red I. Hastings Mfg. Co. M&M Construction 295. Chrome Room 247%. Viking 205. Office 208%. Machine Room 195. Sprikers 199. High Game and Series - W. Birman 551. A. Morgan 551. R. Morgan 200-537. YMCA-Youth Council's Men’s Basketball Week of Dec. 5 Standings C League WL Carls Market................................................ 5-0 Ag Boys.........................................................4-1 J-Ad Graphics...............................................4-1 Superette....................................................... 4-1 Riverbend........ . ........................................... 3-2 Neils Ins....................................................... 2-3 Hastings Mutual........................................... 1-4 Flexfab..........................................................1-4 Doozans......................................................... 1-4 Prog. Graphics.................... 0-5 A league Petersons.................. 4-1 Benedict Farms............................................ 3-2 Razors Edge..................................................3-2 Martin............................................................0-5 B Minor Kow Patties................................................... 5-0 Kloostcrmans............................................... 5-1 Flexfab.......................................................... 5-2 A.H. Spider..................................................3-2 Smoke Drift..................................................3-3 Brown Jug.................................................... 3-3 C&B Discount............................................. 2-3 Larry Poll Realty..........................................1-4 Hastings Mfg........................................*....... 1-5 Viking............................................................0-5 BMgjor Hastings Realtors......................................... 3-1 Format...........................................................3-1 Lake Odessa Merch..................................... 3-1 Wellons..........................................................1-3 Sisters Fabrics................. ..................... .....0-4 Results C League Carls Market 44 vs. Neils Ins. 25; J-Ad Granhics 38 vs. Flexfab 37; Superette 42 vs. Doozans 11; Progressive Graphics 18 vs. Ag Boys 3L Hastings Mutual 35 vs. Riverbend 42. B Major League Lake Odessa Merchants 62 vs. Sister Fabrics 50; Formal 51 vs. Hastings Realtors 48. H Minor League Brown Jug 45 vs. Kloostcrmans Koop 60; Flexfab 61 vs. Kow Patties Saloon 69; Flexfab 57 vs. Larry Poll Realty 52; Hastings Mfg. 37 vs. Viking 34; Smoke Drift/BB Shoes 52 vs. A.H. Spider 65. A League Petersons 86 vs. Martins 69; Benedict Farms 71 vs. Razors Edge 91. YMCA High School 3 on 3 Week of Dec. 12 Standings A League WLT KYA...........................................................4-0-0 Contra Rebels............................................ 4-0-0 Aurora's.....................................................2-2-0 3 Live Crew................................................1-2-1 We Rule the BC Y.................................... 1-2-0 Georgetown.............. . ............................... 1-2-0 We Are The World.................................. 0-2-1 Triangles................................................... 0-3-0 B League Wolverines.................................................3-0-0 Fcminics.....................................................2-0-0 Nature Boys............................................... 2-1-0 Brusers.......................................................2-1-0 Homeboys..................................................2-1-0 Jazz.............................................................1-2-0 Checvouses............................................... 0-2-0 Saxons............................. 0-2-0 Air Bourne Rangers................................. 0-3-0 9-10 Grade League Happy Flowers......................................... 2-0-0 Acid Rain................. ................................ 2-0-0 Beared Lady............................................. 0-2-0 5 Foot and Under...................................... 0-2-0 Results A League Aurora 37 vs. KYA 43; Contra Rebels 19 vs. 3 Live Crew 25; KYA 26 vs. Triangles 24; Contra Rebels 22 vs. We Rule The BC Y 12; Georgetown 25 vs. We Arc The World 10. B League Feminines 30 vs. Brusers 15; Homeboys 21 vs. Jazz 17; Wolverines 26 vs. Cheevous 10; Air Bourne Rangers 17 vs. Nature Boys 19; Feminines Won. Saxons Forfiet; Brusers 21 vs. Jazz 15; Homeboys 26 vs. Nature Boys 17; Wolverines 23 vs. Air Bourne Rangers 18. 9-10 Grade League Happy Flowers 48 vs. Beared Lady 14; Acid Rain 41 vs. 5 Foot and Under 11. Middleville man gets jail term in sex offense declined Judge Shuster's offer to allow her to A Middleville man accused of sexually make a comment at sentencing. But assaulting his child's babysitter was Bruinsma said, "I feel sorry for what I did, sentenced Tuesday to one year in the Barry your honor.” County Jail. Shuster denied a defense request to delay Sjoerd Bruinsma, 25, also was directed to sentencing until after the birth of Bruinsma's pay the costs of counseling for the child in the spring. 14-year-old girl. He also was placed on a five-year term of Prior to sentencing in Barry County probation, ordered to pay S500 in court costs Circuit Court on charges of fourth-degree and S70 in restitution. criminal sexual conduct, defense attorney He was directed to avoid all contact with David Dodge asked lhe court to hand down a lhe victim and with alcohol. light jail sentence and grant work release for Bruinsma. In other court business: "My client is the product of a very stable, hard-working, industrious background," A Hastings man accused of holding a gun Dodge said. "It's almost a classic Dutch to a woman's head and threatening to shoot background of work ethic." her will be tried Jan. 30 in Barry County Because Bruinsma, of 12201 Green Lake Circuit Court. Road, has no prior criminal record, the Eddie R. Davis, 23, faces charges of incident was isolated and unlikely to happen assault with intent to murder and a felony again, the attorney said. He added his client firearm charge. The murder charge is is receiving treatment for alcohol abuse, punishable by life in prison. which contributed to the assault. Police said Davis, of 1920 Maple Grove "He has accepted responsibility, and he is Road, held the gun to the woman's head and remorseful," Dodge said, adding that threatened to kill her and himself unless she Bruinsma had waived his right to a had sex with him. preliminary exam to spare the victim from He also is accused of pulling the trigger having to testify in court. while pointing the unloaded gun at her head. The embarrassment of lhe charges and A $35,000 bond was continued, but Davis publicity to Bruinsma and his family is remains lodged at the Barry County Jail. already sufficient punishment. Dodge said. Sentencing was set last week for Dec. 21 "These are proud, hard-working families. on behalf of Nancy Burandt, ?0, on charges No one needs to tell them when they've done of uttering and publishing a forged check. wrong," Dodge said. Burandt, who is now awaiting sentence in But Judge Richard M. Shuster refused to lhe Barry County Jail, pleaded guilty in consider work release or a light sentence for November to writing a bad check for $150 at Bruinsma. "Had there been just lhe one episode a store in Hickory Corners. In exchange for lhe guilty plea, a habitual offender charge she would have written the whole incident was dismissed by the prosecutor. off as something she wouldn't like to have Additionally, the prosecutor's office agreed happened, but would be forgiving," Shuster to recommend Burandt's sentence run said. "But when you came back at her when concurrently with a sentence she is now the alcohol cleared from your brain with the serving in state prison on a similar charge. more serious episode .... then she felt she Burandt testified Friday she forged a man's had an obligation as a citizen to say name on the check and cashed it at the store something. in July. "The second episode was totally She is presently serving a 2 1/2-to-14 year unforgivable and far more serious," Shuster sentence following a 1987 conviction for said. uttering and publishing. The judge said be was sympathetic to the Dennis E. Thompson, 19, will face trial plight of the family involved and had read Jan. 30 in Barry County Circuit Court on a numerous letters from friends and family charge of breaking and entering with intent who said Bruinsma had already suffered to commit larceny. enough. Thompson, of 5507 Curtis Road, "But it can not outweigh the grief you've Nashville, stood mute to lhe 10-ye*r felony caused the victim and society's need to know that conduct such as this will be punished," offense in August. Shuster said. He is accused of breaking into CJ’s Take Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes Out on Bedford Road in February. said.she recommended Bruinsma be placed on Bond was continued. probation. She added that the-victim had -**• Trial was serfor Jair 30 for Brentley E. asked, in a letter, that the defendant receive Donaldson, 21, of 5256 Jordan Road, one year in jail with no work release. Freeport. The victim, who was present in court. Donaldson faces one count of uttering and Bowling results, continued... Bowierettes Three Ponies Tack 37-19; Heckcrs 31-25; Brittens 31-25; O'Dells 3O%-25%; Nashville Auto 30-26; Good Time Pizza 30-26; River Bend Travel 28%-27%; Kents 27%-28%;Thomapple Manor 22-34; Rex Fab 22-34; Hastings Bowl 21-35; D.J. Electric 21-35. Good Games and Series - S. VanDenburg 234-592; S. VanDenberg 183-515; H. Coenen 203-537; C. Hartwell 178-491; J. Gardener 170-476; L. Elliston 185-492. Good Games - C. Brown 169; S. Drake 169; D. Brumm 161; C. Cuddahce 166; E. UI rick 163; R. Murphy 158; S. Pennington 203; J. Elliston 165; T. Loftus 160; D. Reid 165; S. Greenfield 160; N. Schuyler 130; L. Schantz 139. Thursday Angels Stefanos 37%-18%; Outward Appearance 37-19; McDonalds II 35-21; Clays Dinner Bell 32-24; Geukes Market 23-33; Hastings Bowl 21%-34%; Hickory Inn 21-23; McDonalds I 18-38. Good Games and Series - B. Waltzer 158; A. Snyder 155; B. Cantrell 149; L. Aspinall 178-483; J. Joseph 174; T. Daniels 199-526; L. Tilley 187; V. Haas 172; M. Morgan 146; L. Hutchings 152; B. Ranguette 183-530; N. McDonald 167. Congratulations to: P. Miller 201; S. Snyder 200-521. Surplus food distribution, cont. dividuals) in the four counties received surplus cheese, butter, milk, rice and flour in September 1987. she said. In September of this year, that number dropped to 6,500 households because of the growing unavailability of products, primarily cheese. Hoare and CAA Executive Director Mark Schauer have appealed to Gov. James Blan­ chard and Congressman Paul Henry for assistance in expediting the availability of new, nutritious surplus products. •'We are greatly concerned about the nutri­ tional needs of disadvantaged families who ore eligible to receive surplus commodities through the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program," their letter to Blan­ chard said. "It is extremely disappointing and distress­ ing. as well as being administratively dif­ ficult. to operate a food program which does not meet basic nutritional needs,” the letter said. Congressman Henry, in a letter to Hoare and Schauer, noted the uphill battle that was faced in getting the program continued by authorizing, for the first time, marketplace purchases of food products because of the reduction in suplus milk supplies. Henry said he was an early co-sponsor of legislation to continue the food program, but said the amount authorized for marketplace purchase of foods is only $150 million, com­ pared to $1 billion in surplus commodities that had previously been available. Free Front Slider Window... with the purchase of any new LEER Fiberglass su-amn ®’o«HhrU Dec- 3Oth The King Of Caps 4 Ptrf/fof 7A On/' A COMPLETE LINE of TRUCK ACCESSORIES • • • • • • Bug Deflectors Bed Liners • Tailgate Guards Bed Mats • Vent Shades Slider Windows • Tonneau Covers Running Boards • Collision Lights Push & Brush Guards ...AND MANY MORE! i i i i ; A-l CAP CITY release and told the defendant he had a substance abuse problem that he would have to conquer. "You do have a problem with the bottle, and you're going to have it until you decide you won't,' the judge said, "if you decide you want to drink, think about five years max in prison." Huffman also was ordered to pay $400 in court costs, $132.75 in restitution and was ordered to pay room and board at the jail during his incarceration. He was placed on a three-ycar lerm of probation and was ordered to avoid alcohol. Bellevue resident Ray A. Cogo will stand trial Feb. 13 in Barry County Circuit Court on charges of delivery of marijuana. Cogo, 31, was arrested by Michigan State Police in Battle Creek following an August incident in Assyria Township. Pre-trial motions will be heard Feb. 1 by Judge Hudson E. Deming's successor, Judge-elect Thomas Eveland. Bond was continued in the case. A Nashville man who violated his probation was given one more chance last week by Judge Deming. Originally sentenced in February to 11 months in jail for attempted receiving and concealing stolen property, James L. Franks, 29, had his probation continued by the court at the request of probation agent Steve Werdon. Franks, who had three prior felony convictions, pleaded guilty to that charge in February in exchange for the dismissal of other charges pending against him. "1 don't know how many times Mr. Werdon ... wants to put up with you violating lhe order of this court," Deming said. "It's about time you straightened up your life and became a productive citizen." Deming added new conditions to Franks' five-year term of probation, ordering him to avoid alcohol and not to association with anyone wife a felony record. A written wavier of arraignment was filed last week on behalf of Matthew A. Williams, 30, of Kalamazoo. Not guilty pleas were entered on charges of resisting and obstructing a police officer, possession of a firearm while under the influence of liquor, driving with a revoked license and possession of open alcohol in a motor vehicle. All four are misdemeanor offenses with maximum sentences ranging from 90 days in jail to two years in prison. A pretrial hearing was set for Dec. 21 in Barry County Circuit Court. Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Default having been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode August 25. 1906 by DENNIS KAMINSKI, a single mon, as Mortgagor, to the UNITED BANK OF MICHIGAN, a Corporation organized under the laws of the State of Michigan, as Mortgagee, and recorded on August 26. 1986, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan, in Liber 438 of Mortgages, on Pages 948 through 951 and a Mortgage made August 18. 1987, by DENNIS KAMINSKI AND SHARON JENSEN, husband and wife, os Mortgagors, to the UNITED BANK OF 'MICHIGAN. a Corporation organized under the lows of the State of Michigan, as Mor­ tgagee. and recorded on August 19. 1987. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 455 of Mortgages, on Pages 607 through 610: on both Mortgages together there Is claimed to be due and unpaid io date of this Notice. Fifty Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Two and 05/100 ($57,252.05) Dollars, including In­ terest computed to dole of first publication; no suit or proceeding in law or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debts or ony part of the debts secured by these Mortgages, and the power of sale in these Mortgages contained having become operative by reason of such default: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on DECEMBER 29. 1988 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, local time. Inside the East from door to the Barry County Courthouse. City of Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder ot public auction for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon said Mortgages, together with interest, legal costs ond charges ond expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by low. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the Mortgagees before sale, the land and premises in said Mortgages being the same land mentioned in both Mortgages, ond situated in the Township of Thornapple. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described os follows: The Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northeast fractional 1/4 of Section 3. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, except ihu following three described parcels of land: 1) Commencing ot the Northwest corner of the Northeast fractional 1/4 of said Section 3. Town 4 North, Range 10 West, thence East along lhe North line 300 feet to the place of beginning of this description, thence South 200 feet, thence East 100 feet, lhence North 200 feet, thence West 100 feet to the place of beginning. 2) East 520 feet of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northeast fractional 1/4. except the South 230 feet thereof. Section 3. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. 3) West 481 feet of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northeast fractional 1/4, Section 3. Town 4 North, Range 10 West, except the North 200 feet of the East 181 feet thereof. Subject to easements and restrictions of records. The redemption period, pursuant to law. is one (1) year from the dale ol such sale. Dated: NOVEMBER 17. 1988 Mortgagees: UNITED BANK OF MICHIGAN, a Michigan Corporation 2619 - 28th Street. S.E. Grand Rapids. Ml 49508 LEWIS. BROWN & KOZERA. P C. By: DANIEL J. KOZERA. JR. (P16187) Attorney for Mortgagees 745 Trust Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)459-7141 (12/15) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE Default hos occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage mode by ORTON O. HOBERT and CONNIE J. HOBERT, husband ond wife, mortgagors, to WILLIAM J. MORAN ond JACQUELYN M. MORAN, husband ond wife, whose address is 2751 Nor­ thville Dr., N.E., Grand Rapids. Michigan 49505. mortgagees, dated April 27. 1984, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan, on May I. 1984. in Liber 258 ol Mor­ tgages. pages 788. By reason of such default, the undersigned has elected to declare lhe entire un­ paid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on said mortgage the sum of Four Thousand Fifty-Eight end 46/100 Dollars ($4,058.46). No suit or proceedings at law have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in sold mortgage and the statute In such cose made ond provided, and Io pay sold amount with interest os provided in said mortgage, ond all legal costs, charges ond ex­ penses, including attorney lees allowed by low. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to lhe highest bidder at the East Entrance of the Cour­ thouse in Hostings. Michigan the place of holding the Circuit Court within Barry County. Michigan, on January 17, 1989. ol 2:00 p.m. local time. Pursuant to Section 3240(8) of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. as amended. (MCLA 600.3240(8); MSA 27A.3240(8)), the redemption period shall be one (1) year from lhe date of the foreclosure sale, unless dstermined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 o; MSA 27A.324Io. in which case the redemption period shall bo thirty (30) days from the dale of such sole. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Castleton. Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan described os follows. Io wit: Commencing ot the Northeast corner of Section 17. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, ‘hence South 13 and 1/3 rods West 54 rods. North 13-1/3 rods. East 54 rods to the place of beginning. Except commen­ cing 54 rods West of lhe Northeast corner of said section, thence South 13-1/3 rods. East 12 rods. North 13-1/3 rods, thence West 12 rods to the place of beginning. Dated: December 15. 1988 Varnum. Riddering. Schmidt & Howlett J. Terry Moran Attorneys for Mortgagee « Suite 800 171 Monroe Avenue. N.W. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 (1/5) Give the gift of LOCAL NEWS Give your college student or friend who’s moved away, a subscription to The BANNER 21 Grand Trunk, Battle Creek, Ml Call 962-7218 OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 8 to 6; Saturday 8 Io 2 publishing a bad check for $100. The charge is a 14-year felony offense. A $7,500 bond was continued in the matter. A 26-year-old man pleaded no contest last week to a charge of attempted obstruction of justice. William P. Rountree, of no known address, pleaded no contest to charges that he threatened a woman in June who was to have testified against him in another court matter pending in 56th District Court. Judge Hudson E. Deming permitted lhe no contest plea because Rountree said he he was highly intoxicated at the time and did not remember what he did. A no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction can be entered on the record, but it differs in that it is not an admission in any other matter. Hastings Police said that io June Rountree had made two threatening phone calls to the woman, saying he would kill her if she testified against him. During the second phone call, he told her he had already arranged the murder. In exchange for Rountree's guilty plea to the 2 1/2 ycar-felony offense of attempted obstruction of justice, more serious charges of extortion and obstruction of justice will be dismissed by the prosecutor's office. An additional habitual offender charge also will be dropped by the prosecution. Sentencing was set for Dec. 21, and Rountree was remanded to the custody of the Barry County Jail. A Hastings man was sentenced to four months in jail last week after he had some difficulty meeting the terms of his probation during a six-month delay before his sentencing. The delay was ordered in July for Darren Huffman, of 418 W. Court SL, who was found guilty in May of breaking and entering a motor vehicle to steal property over $5. Huffman, 22, had been ordered to reside at an alcohol treatment center in Grand Rapids, but had missed his first appointment and did not return to the program until September. Before sentencing was handed down, defense attorney David Tripp told the court Huffman had been working and asked for work release so Huffman could support his pregnant finance. "I would like, if at all possible, to be out to see my child bom," Huffman told the court "And I'd like to keep working so I can afford the child." Deming granted the request for work Read the BANNER for sports news! Your Hometown Newspaper Call Us at...948-8051 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 15, 1988 Man pleads to lesser charge in trailer blast by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A former Hastings resident, awarded a new trial in connection with a 1986 mobile home explosion, pleaded guilty Monday to lesser charges. Dennis A. DeWitt, 26, had been sentenced in October 1986 to life in prison for attempted second-degree murder. He had been accused of firing shots into a Cedar Creek Road mobile home that caused it to explode. Eight people, including four police officers, were injured in the January 1986 blast. But a three-judge Court of Appeals ruled this summer that hearsay evidence was improperly admitted during DeWitt's trial. The trial had been set to begin this week in Barry County Circuit Court before visiting Judge Patrick McCauley. But DeW itt pleaded guilty Monday to the lesser charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm while committing a felony. In exchange, the prosecutor's office will dismiss the attempted second-degree murder charge when DeWitt is sentenced in February. At most, DeWin can receive four years in prison plus an additional two years for the firearm charge. DeWitt admitted Monday that he and two associates drove to the mobile home, planning to scare Victor Duane Kelley, the half-brother of the trailers owner. He told the court he had fired the shots but denied intending to hurt anyone. The prosecution argued DeWitt fired at the trailer two separate times, breaking windows, sending buckshot through furniture and appliances and endangering the lives of two men, a woman and a small baby inside lhe trailer. Much of the prosecution's case rested on a shell casing DeWitt dropped out of his pocket after the shooting that matched shell casings found at the site of the shooting. After 1 1/2 hours of deliberalion, the jury found DeWitt guilty of both the attempted murder charge and of carrying a firearm during the commission of a felony. Throughout his 1986 trial, DeWitt maintained his innocence, claiming he was shooting pool in a local bar on that night. Citing new evidence, authorities in May 1987 charged DeWitt with conspiring with four others to lie under oath during lhe trial when they claimed they were at the bar that night As part of a plea agreement, four charges were dropped and DeWitt pleaded guilty in November 1987 to two counts of conspiracy to commit perjury. In December 1987, a 10to 15-year concurrent prison term was attached to his sentence for the murder conviction. DeWitt has been in prison since the October 1986 attempted murder conviction. The later conviction and sentence for perjury will not be affected by Monday's guilty plea. fired shots at a trailer," he said. "We didn't intend on hurting anybody, but as far as firing at the railer, yes." At DeWitt's murder trial in September 1986, occupants of the mobile home testified they were fired on at intervals between 10:30 and 11 p.m. on Jan. 6. Police were summoned to lhe scene, and shortly afterward a spark ignited a severed gas line while four people were inside the Barlow arson trial, continued from page 6 "We went out to Cedar Creek Road and CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 Help FIREWOOD: Cut, split and FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send delivered. Pickup $50. Dump­ or receive your Fax Transmis­ truck $100. 795-7585 or sions. 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Love Y'ull Aunt Lois and Uncle Oscar. Because fire naturally grows upward and outward, the high amount of damage to the carpeting and underside of furniture suggests the blaze spread across the floor due to the presence of flammable liquid, Fatchette said. "There was heavy burning to the desk and the dressers in what I refer to as the west and south showrooms," Fatchette said. "That tells me the fire was burning at or near the floor area." The burn pattern left on the remains of the carpeting and the concrete floor showed an irregular pattern. "Il looked to me to be a burn pattern indicative of flammable or combustible liquid," he said. Fatchette said the fire, which was quickly reported, caused more damage than a natural fire could cause in that short space of time. "It was a very hot and fast fire in that area," he said. Detective Sgt. William Rinckey, who investigated the scene two days after the fire, said he believes the blaze was started almost simultaneously in two locations. In addition to beginning in the southwest portion of the building, he said a fire also began in the computer room in the center, east side of Barlow Gardens. "I found that there was tile on the floor that had been burned in a particular pattern," he said. "I'm talking right at floor level." Rinckey said aluminum handles on a cabinet in the computer room had been melted by the heat of the blaze. In an accidental fire, the heat near the floor would not reach the 1,180 degrees necessary to melt aluminum. "In my opinion, this fire was deliberately set by a flammable liquid poured on the floor to accelerate the fire," he said. Rinckey rejected Bartow's claim that the fire could have been caused by the lighted candle that fell after he left for the evening. "There was nothing of an accidental nature in that area that could have caused the accidental fire," he said. Under cross examination, Fisher asked the investigators if they had tested the debris to detect the presence of flammable or combustible liquids. Both responded they had not, claiming it would be difficult to find any remaining accelerant In his opening statement last Thursday, Fisher said the prosecution's case was entirely circumstantial. "The whole case hinges on the opinions of lhe two police investigators," Fisher said. "We think there are 1 number of errors, mistakes and misassumptions made by the state police." Austin Waldron, a retired investigator with the state police, rejected prosecution claims that the fire was started in two locations and fueled by flammable and combustible liquids. "Il's my opinion that the fire in Bartow Gardens started in the computer room," he said. "It's my opinion it started on the right-hand side of his desk." Waldron said he found no evidence of flammable or combustible liquids when he investigated the scene in July 1987. "There were burn patterns on the floor, 12 MONTH CD 8.25 % PIONEER BANK but in my opinion, it wasn't from flammable liquids," he said. He testified that either papers piled on the desk or a calendar hanging next to the desk came in contact with the candle and caught fire. Once lit, the fire spread up the wall to the above shelves, into the next room and across the mahogany ceiling panels into the south showroom. The reason for the fire's rapid spread throughout the building was the high amount of flammable materials on hand in the store, ranging from dried flowers to baskets to craft supplies, Waldron said. On the shelves above the computer desk, where Barlow said the candle had been left burning, the Barlows stored some 100 to 150 cans of spray paint, varnidi, glue and other supplies that Waldron said caught fire. "When they explode out of lhe end, they become missiles," he said. "When they went off, they'd create a massive fire in the computer room." Waldron said the amount of damage to the floor in the showroom wasn't caused by flammable liquids, but occurred when the room reached its flashover point "Every combustible item, as it heats up, gives off combustible vapors," he said, explaining that as the heat builds up, the vapors catch fire. "It's wall-to-wall flash fire from floor to ceiling, and that includes the carpeting," Waldron said. "In a matter of minutes, the flame moved from (the computer room) to the south showroom. At flashpoint, the flame spread and whole building is engulfed." Testifying on behalf of the prosecution, certified public accountant Mark Stephanie said Barlow Gardens suffered serious losses in the two years before the fire. "My findings... were that in 1983 and 84, business was relatively stable and profitable," he said. "For the years 1985 and 1986, there was a substantial decrease in business.” "Sales are almost half in 1986 of what they are in 1984," Stephanie said. Between 1983 and 1986, the business paid close to $2,000 in penalties alone for bouncing checks, Stephanie said. Testimony from representatives of several credit card companies said the Barlows had several accounts that were at or above there credit limit at the time. Representatives from several local banks identified several savings and checking accounts held by family members that held assets of only a few dollars at the time of the fire. Taking the stand in his own defense Friday, Barlow admitted he had financial difficulties in 1985 and 1986 after his mother got out of the business and the store began expanding its landscaping and greenhouse business. He attributed some of his accounting troubles to his taking over the accounts when his elderly bookkeeper began working part-time. "Fm a sloppy bookkeeper," he told the court. But he rejected he was in dire financial straits, saying his accounts receivable was between $20,000 and $30,000 when the records were destroyed in the blaze. Of that amount, he later collected $3,500. An estimated $16,000 was never collected. Barlow admitted the had told police he was talking about leasing the business months before the fire. "At this point in time, my parents, their Holiday Activity Calendar STACEY For your... Happy Sweet I “16” on the 15th • Form • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle Love . Mom, Dad, Cherie, Matt & Hal S.nce 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVEot 945-3412 MILLER SINCE REAL ESTATE 1940 Pizza • Dinner • Zill • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. REALTOR & Mike Humphreys Associate Brokers Hastings (616) 945-5182 n 21 Days 'til CAhitnuu nT- EAT IN OR TAKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Downtown hours Tues.-Thurs. iiJO am.-n p n.; MIDDLEV1LLE Fn 8 Sat n 30 * m 1 p m . Sun. 4-10; Closed Mon. 20 Days til Chrunruu 111 19 Days 'til Chrurmai iKT- 18 Days 'til Christmas ill During cross examination, Fisher said Barlow should have been entitled to nearly $100,000 in claims. But the company has refused to pay the full amount of the settlement, leading Barlow to file suit in 1987 against the insurance company. The case is now pending in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids, Fisher said. The 15-month investigation by lhe Michigan State Police fire marshal's office led to arson charges filed in May against Barlow. He pleaded innocent to lhe charge in May and was released on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond. Because Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Judy Hughes and Chief Assistant Dale Crowley both know Barlow personally, Wallace was appointed special prosecutor to Uy the case. If he chooses to take the case to court again, Wallace said be expected he would present the same basic case. "It would be a whole new trial, but there would be the same witnesses, probably, at least for the prosecution," he said. "For the most part, I would expect the same evidence to come before lhe jury." Wallace said he probably lost several jurors because of lhe lack of flammable liquid found after the fire. "If there had been some found, that would have made a big difference," he said. "But in theses kinds of cases, that's rarely found." Fisher said he hopes lhe prosecutor will decide against going forward with a new trial. "We're hoping they decide not to do it," he said. "But obviously we're going to defend it just as vigorously as we did this time." 24 Days 'til Chnimuu 17 Days 'til Christmas 25] Men’s Night HIGH SCHOOL 3:00 P.M. Downtown Hastings 6:00-9:00 P.M. 'til CAnjtmaj 13 Days-'til Christmas ir 12 Days 'til CXrutruu sT7 Days 'til Christmas Merry Christmas 10 Days 'til CXnuwui< 23 Days 'til Christmas 9 I Saturday — ...fc... Residential Light A Light Judging 16 Days 'til Christmas Business Ught A Light Contest Judging Holiday Ball 22 Days 'til Chrumuti 221 Old Fuhloiwd Christina* Day & Gingerbread House Contest Christmas Caroling 15 Dayj 'til Chrittmas iznLive Nativity Musical Downtown Hastings 3:15 P.M. 9 Days 'til CAntrmoj ZF" 8 Days 'til CArutmar ill Hastings Schools Out Shop In Hastings «T" 1! Days 'hl Christmas 1J Downtown Open House In SATURDAY FRIDAY THURSDAY Jj DECEMBER Band Concert M Dayi Phil’s Pizzeria Italian Specialties 795-7844 WEDNESDAY LJ I 800 622 1889 313 6B8 3051 INSURANCE COVERAGE REAL ESTATE health wasn't good," he said. But he added he never attempted to sell or lease the business. The night of the fire, Barlow said he was working alone at the store preparing a funeral display and going over the store's payroll. He had been planning to leave the following day for a Florida vacation, he told the court. Under cross examination, he said he turned off his computer at 10:31 p.m., moments before leaving the store for the evening. After stopping at a gas station and the post office, he went home, where he was greeted by his wife, Carole, who told him the shop was on fire. He also admitted he had borrowed money from his parents and in-laws in 1986 to cover his business losses. Despite outstanding bills and late charges, representatives from several credit card companies and banks said Barlow had continued to make pa/meats and had honored all debts. During the defense case, several local residents, including Kenneth Gamer, pastor of First Baptist Church, and Barry County Sheriff Dave Wood, testified as character witnesses, saying Barlow had an excellent reputation for honesty. An employee also testified that Barlow had told her he would stop at the store the following morning to check on the store before leaving on his Florida trip. Appearhing for the prosecution, a representative of Florists Mutual insurance company said Barlow had insured his building for $58,000, and carried coverage of $50,000 against loss of earnings, $11,200 against loss of property and $300,000 in general liability. North Branch INSURAN1 • Individual Health • Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto Cindy Wood, a ,16-year-old Hastings High School student, shows her first place winning entry in the Gingerbread House Contest for the 13-18 age bracket. Cindy's quaint village, complete with cookie people, is on display in the window of WBCH-Radio in Hastings. Cindy said the project was the first time she had created gingerbread houses. “It was fun, but it took me a long time," she said. "The frosting was the hardest." The contest was spon­ sored by Hastings retail merchants, through the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. TUESDAY MONDAY SUNDAY Sweet houses win holiday honors 6 Dan ‘til Christmas 5 Dan 'til Christmas 2Z1 4 Days 'til Chrutrnaj 28] After Christmas Clearance 3 Dan 'til Chntfma: 2 Day> ’r*l Chn»nna> 30] I Day 'til Chrurmcu 31] � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/515/HastingsBanner_1988-12-22.pdf 09e556c86aa9ec73138bc9df1c5f522b PDF Text Text C-3 S.Chur<h »• Saxon wrestlers lead Twin Valley NlEtWiSj ..wrap Some imaginary Christmas gifts See Story, Page 12 See Column, Page 4 Rat poison scare‘a joke’ It was all a practical joke when a 13- year-old Hastings boy received a package of rat poison while trick or treating on Halloween here, authorities said. Hastings Police Wednesday closed the book on the incident, saying no attempt was made to poison anyone. “It turned out to be a fabricated story," said Investigator Mike Leedy. "It was a practical joke that backfired." After talking with several 13- and 14- year-old Hastings residents, Leedy said one of the teens had picked up the package of "Just One Bite’' rat poison at a relative's house. "They had intended just to use it to play practical jokes on each other,” Leedy said. " The yellow-and-black package, which resembles a packet of M A M’s peanuts, found its way into the bag of a trick or treater, who took it home. The boy’s sister later found the poison and showed it to their mother, who alerted police. Leedy said authorities are not sure if the teen who received the poison knew he had been given it before h*s sister foun^l the package among his Halloween candy.* The incident sent a minor scare through Hastings after police asked local radio-, to broadcast an announcement i. Several residents sp­ it the warning, police ; The teens involved in the incident were aware of the broadcast at the tbfte but were afraid to step forward, U®y “They got scared. They thought •eyihtag,’\be Mid. Despilt tiutial specuiMion th* the boy trad ptctod Up to poison in the 500Hock got a lot of M A M*» M ftM btock. but fee's net realty snre,” the officer «rid. for drank driving . A 25-year-oW moaoriri eras attested for drunken driving Moadhy after runn tag off the road, craaMag through a sign, ■ i power pote aad a tree just east of Freeport. . ... ■ '■ ’ Mark V. Davu w» not injured in the crash that didaeriotar damage to the 1985 Chevy pickup he had received the day before as a college graduation present, police said. Troopers Greg Footy and Vance Hoskins said Davis was driving west on 108th Street when he slid through a curve and left the road. The track went on to strike a sign, an electric pole and tree on the northeast side of the road. Mice said Davis, of 3721 Eckert Road. toM them he had just had new tires put on the truck before the accident. * 'After registering .15 percent on a preliminary breathalyzer test, Davis was taken into custody on drunken driving charges. During the search, police found a small plastic bag in the front pocket of .Davis' coat. The consents, which resembled marijuana, were sent to the state police crime lab in Lansing for analysis, the troopers said. Cruise control causes car crash A 70-year-old driver was hurt last . week week when his car's cruise control kicked in on an icy road. Gainer Maxwell Sherman was treated by BPOH Ambulance attendants at the scene of the one-car accident at 9:30 p.m. Dec. 13. Barry County Deputy Sheriffs Ted DeMott and Robert Abendroth raid Sherman, of 3322 Pifer. Delton, was driving south on Kingsbury Road when be rounded the comer to head east on Pifer Road. He said that when he set the cruise control to "resume," the car accelerated on a patch of ice. Sherman lost control of the car and it rolled over on the north side of Pifer Road. ■ Sherman had been wearing a seatbelt K the time of the crash and no citation , was issued, the deputies said. Hastings students pen holiday ideas See Story, Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings VOLUME 133, NO. 50 ____________ Banner VOLUME 133, NO. 51 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1988 School board adopts child abuse policy Jail escapee from County convicted of fleeing police officer. But two officers involved in the hunt disagreed with Falvo’s version of the arrest. Hastings Police investigator Michael Leedy, who was searching near Clinton Street, said he spotted the two running near the creek. Leedy said the two saw him stop the car. turned around and ran the other way. Leedy got out of the car and yelled for them to stop, but they continued to run in the opposite direction. Leedy said, however, he was dressed in plainclothes and driving an unmarked car. r.ichigan State Police trooper Michael Haskamp. who caught Falvo moments later, said when he returned Falvo to jail later, he overheard Falvo say he had seen the open window and decided to take a chance. At the time of his escape. Falvo was serving a 12-month sentence after pleading guilty three weeks earlier to a reduced charge of at­ tempted breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny. In exchange, the prosecutor dropped two breaking and entering charges pending against him. Falvo also agreed to testify against Neff as part of the pica agreement. Police believed Falvo and Neff were connected with a string of July burglaries in Delton, as well as with a break-in of a home near Middleville that month. As part of his sentence, Falvo was ordered to pay S4.300 in restitution. Neff will be sentenced Dec. 30 on escape and receiving and concealing stolen property charges. A second accomplice of Falvo’s, who also was arrested in July on breaking and entering charges, was one of three people who escaped from the Barty County Jail on Dec. 8. John J. Acker. 21. was captured in Kalamazoo five days later. He is now awaiting arraignment in Barry County Circuit Court on escape charges. by Kathleen Scott The Hastings Board of Education formally cases, but also with prevention of abuse, through board-approved programs. adopted a policy on the reporting and pre­ vention of child abuse and neglecL The last few years, the film, "Little Bear" has been shown to early elementary students. The movie focuses primarily on sexual abuse, and is shown through cooperation The policy, approved at Monday’s board meeting, will not alter the school's procedure in dealing with abuse and neglect cases. Cre­ ating the policy was just an official action taken to formalize what teachers and admini­ strators already do, explained Supt. Carl by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A defendant who successfully escaped from police custody in August, only to be recap­ tured 20 minutes later, was found guilty Tues­ day of escape while awaiting trial. A jury found John A. Falvo. 19, guilty of removing a window in the 56th District Court lockup room in Hastings to escape custody on Aug. 31. Falvo was recaptured shortly afterward in Hastings near Fall Creek, about seven to eight blocks from the district courthouse at 220 W. Court St. His running male. Clarence E. Neff, suc­ cessfully eluded police for seven weeks before he was caught by Battle Creek police in October. Defense attorney David Tripp admitted his client left custody at the courthouse, but he argued that Neff forced Falvo to escape with him. But after three hours of deliberation Tues­ day. the jury found Falvo guilty of the of­ fense, which carries a maximum penalty of four years in a state prison. Sentencing was set for Jatr. 18 in Barry County Circuit Court. During Monday’s trial, Falvo told the court he and Neff were alone in the holding cell awaiting Neff s preliminary exam, in which Falvo was to have testified as a prosecution witness against him. Falvo said Neff pulled out a sharp metal object concealed in his boot and threatened to harm him if he didn’t escape. Neff was aware that Falvo had agreed to testify against him in exchange for reduced charges in his upcoming court case, Falvo said. "He kept making threats, and this and that, saying he was going to get me hurt.” Falvo said. "1 knew he was violent. 1 knew he had hurt people." “He started ripping up the window bar. 1 looked around for help, and there was no guard there." Once ouLsidc of the building, Falvo said Neff ordered him to take off his jail-issued dark green tunic and to start running. Falvo said he ran south for several blocks with Neff right behind him every step of the way. "He kept saying, 'Faster, faster’. We just kept running," Falvo said. Near Fall Creek, they spotted police sear­ ching the area and separated. Falvo told the court he immediately gave himself up to the PRICE 25* Barry County Transit of'iclals expect that the Holly Trolley will be ex­ tremely busy In its last three days of operation here Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Trolley rides end Saturday The Holly Trolley will continue to offer rides in downtown Hastings as the pre-holiday season winds down for its last three days. Officials from Barry County Transit, which operates the rides, say the trolley will be available from 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Fri­ day. Dec. 22 and 23. An added attraction will be the presence of Santa Claus on the rides between 8 and 10 p.m. Thursday. , , • The Holty Trolley’s visit this year will have a grand finale Saturday morning. Santa will ride with the passengers from 10 to 11:45 a.m. that day and then he will be transported by the trolley from the bus stop at the comer of Church and State streets to the Hastings Airport at 3005 Airport Road. Transit officials said that about six or seven buses will be available fo take kids to the air­ port to sec Santa board a small plane, which is scheduled to take him to the North Pole to get ready for Christmas Eve. Transit officials say the trolley again is be­ ing well received this year, with the riders thus far slightly exceeding last year's numbers. |n many cases, entire classes of school , children are riding on certain occasions. ^Wforfty Barry, office coordinator for Barry County Transit, estimated that 2,700 people had climbed aboard the trolley as of Tuesday night. She said she expects the numbers of riders to pick up in the last three days before Christmas, largely because children will be out of school for the holidays. "We usually get a deluge of riders in the last week," Barry said. Chase ends in arrest by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A 25-mile car chase beginning in Hastings Saturday ended in the arrest of a suspect in a $10,000 burglary Friday night in Grand Rapids. Battle Creek resident Robert J. Alexander. 22, was captured by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hastings post after he was reported to have abandoned a stolen van full of audio equipment and led police on a fivemilc foot chase through woods and swamps near Bedford. An employee at Mar-Co Wholesale in Grand Rapids, Alexander is believed to have filled a company delivery van with stereo equipment stolen from the firm before heading southeast on M-37 toward Battle At 2 a.m. in Hastings, Patrolman Dana Steidle and Reserve Officer Twyla Adams observed a light yellow 1980 Ford van driving on Michigan and Green streets without tailights. Police pulled the van over at South Hanover and Clinton streets and asked the driver for his license and registration. Alexander handed over the registration, but gave two ficticious names and birthdates, ex­ plaining that he was an ex-convict and didn’t want his employer to find out. Alexander told police he was on his way to Ohio with a delivery from Mar-Co, an im­ porter in Grand Rapids. When the name turned out to be false. Stei­ dle asked the driver to step out of the van. with the Barry County Child Abuse Coun­ cil. Since Little Bear's introduction to the dis­ trict, other companion films, geared toward Schoessel. Under Michigan's Child Protection Act, the state has "very specific” definitions of abuse and neglect and mandatory reporting of older students, have been shown on an an­ nual basis. such incidents, said Schoessel. grams in the school's curriculum. The films, Schoessel said, are an example of some of the abuse/neglect awareness pro­ Staff members who know or suspect that a child is being abused or neglected reports to the administrator, who reports the incident In other business: Half of the year’s property taxes for the to the Department of Social Services, as required by law, and to the superintendent or 1989-90 school year will be collected in the summer of 1989 in the city of Hastings, and his or her designee. The law requires further cooperation by in Hastings, Irving and Rutland townships. The district began collecting summer tax­ the schools with the DSS while suspected cases are being investigated. That continued es in 1984 to maintain cash flow throughout the year. Previously, the district had to wait cooperation could mean testifying in court as some school employees here had to do a few until December to receive tax payments. And, until Last year, the system did not have years ago. Schoessel said later that he does not know how many alleged cases are reported each year in Hastings schools, but that school of­ ficials’have already reported a couple of See Abuse/Neglect, page 16 incidents this year. The school's policy includes specifications that are not part of the state law. The state does not require that administrators (rather than teachers) report suspected cases to the DSS, "but we channel through the admini­ stration so we know what's going on," he later explained. Also, whenever employees interview or conduct a pliysical inspection of a suspected abuse victim, an administrator must be pres­ ent, in accordance with the school’s policy, said Schoessel, "to protect ourselves." Although no abuse/neglect awareness pro­ grams are required of the employees by the district, Schoessel said that many staff mem­ bers have been to workshops centered on the issue. But some cases remain undetected. "I'm sure that there is abuse that we're not seeing. Even though we do watch out for it, I think there are cases that we aren't seeing," he said. "We've got to be more vigilant in this. For the sake of our young people, we've got to be mure aware of this because it is a problem in society." Schoessel emphasized that the district is not only concerned with reporting suspected Sw CHASE, continued page » Special Kiwanis guests enjoy Christmas party A visit by iollv Santa Claus was one of the highlights when children and grandchildren of Hastings Kiwanis members gathered for a Christmas party Wednesday morning. The event, sponsored by Kiwanis, has become an annual tradition, feting •'future" Kiwanians as the special guests to enjoy some holiday merriment. Dr. Joseph Roth Provincial House medical director, Dr. Roth resigns Dr. Joseph C. Roth has announced that he will resign as medical director of Provincial House Hastings, effective Saturday, Dec. 31. Roth, who has served on the medical staff at the nursing center since August 1982, said the reasons for his decision are the increasing responsibilities he has taken on al Penmxk Hospital and the expansion of his practice in Delton. He and Dr. James Hogan have a joint prac­ tice and are planning to develop at least one additional physicians' clinic. Roth also told Provincial House officials that he feels it is time for him to turn his posi­ tion of medical director, which he has held since Nov. 5. 1985. to someone else. “Dr. Roih has given the nursing home ex­ cellent coverage, always going beyond the ac­ tual requirements of the position to meet both the needs of the residents and families, as well as the needs of the staff." said Provincial House Administrator Joyce Weinbrechl. "He has a good rapport with the elderly ill and has been able to care for them in a way uniquely his own." Weinbrecht added. “His knowledge of business, pharmacy and medicine has enabled him lo aid in the operations of the skilled facility in many areas other than than strictly medical." Dr. Kenneth Hershberger of the Clarksville Physicians’ Clinic will assume some of the tasks of medical diiector at Provincial House until a permananent appointment can be made. "The staff members of Provincial House wish Drs. Roth and Hogan the greatest of suc­ cess in their new venture."Weinbrecht said. In another announcement. Provincial House officials say the nursing center no longer will be able to take patients who do not have an at­ tending doctor or to follow patients whose own doctors do not wish to follow them after their admission to the nursing home. "We regret that we can no longer furnish the services of supplying doctors’ services to persons without their own physician at this time." Weinbrecht said. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 22, 1988 Barry County GOP names new chairman . , Raising voices in B ** * w w _ holirlxlV ■ IVIlUQy OvIlKJOm Operatic tenor Jeff Stamm, a graduate of Hastings High School, raises his voice in song with the Battle Creek Boy Choir backing him up during a holiday concert at Central School Auditorium last Saturday night. Stamm said the concert did not attract as many people as last year's, which drew about 800 in attendance. Accompanying Stamm and the boy choir are pianist Brooks Grantler and choir director Charles Olegar. James Fisher, an attorney with the law firm of Siegel. Hudson. Gee and Fisher, has been elected chairman of the Barry County Republican County. Fisher, who is city attorney for the City of Hastings and village attorney for the Village of Middleville, replaces Terry Geiger in the post. Geiger decided not to see another twoyear term. Rc-ccted to the other three county GOP posts were Vice Chair Vicki Jerkatis, Secretary Shirley Miller and Treasurer Norval Thaler. The election of officers took place al the re­ cent meeting of the Barry County Republican Party’s excctive committee, which was held at the home of Norval Thaler in Freeport. It was noted that the chairmen of both par­ lies will sit in on rcapportionment meetings in 1990, so their elections were particularly im­ portant this year. The chairman of the Barry County Democratic Party, Robert Dwyer, was re­ elected to that position last month. Attorney James Fisher (left) is the new chairman of the Barry County Republican Party, succeeding Terry Geiger. Thief pilfers Christmas tree from yard South Jefferson STREET NEWS HOLIDAY GREETINGS Christmas in Hastings is so special because of the effort- of numerous organizations to help us all celebrate the Holidays. The churchspo-dored bazaars, the Christmas Parade and Holiday Ball, the Home Tour, the many Con­ certs, the plays, the work of Love, Inc. to feed and clothe, the tremendous participation of people in the City of Lights displays and oertainly not least, Santa and the Holly Trolley. Some of our activities are unique, some are not so different from other towns, but taken as a whole, Hastings Has It — The Christmas spirit. We pause on South Jefferson this Holiday Season to wish you and yours the Merriest of Holiday Greetings and to thank you for a season, well done. EVENTS 1. This may be the last week for the Holly Trolley’s travels through Hastings. Be sure to schedule time to see the City of Lights in this special way. 2. Santa’s appearances in Hastings are dwin­ dling down to a precious few. He will be on the Holly Trolley with his Singing Elves this Wednesday and Thursday evenings ar.d the Trolley will take him to the Hastings Airport this Saturday at noon so he can catch a plane to the North Pole. You may visit the airport and see him off on his long night's journey. 3. Hastings Has It. Neil Braendle of Neil's Advanced Printers in Downtown Hastings has designed a new Hastings Has It logo: Hastings — the Thumbs Up City. Great Job and especially appropriate at this time of year. C\ •*^95 ? 4. Christmas Goodies at Bosley's Week * December 19-24. Bring us tome homemade Christmas Goodies (Candy, Cookies, Brow­ nies, Whatever) this week and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate and our best wishes for a Merry Christmas. 5. Christmas Letdown Uplift Day - December 26-27. To fight the tendency of letdown after the hustle and bustle of getting ready for Christmas, the emotional high of meeting friends and relatives and the anticipation of Santa's visit, we celebrate Christmas Let­ down Uplift Days. To cure the after Christ­ mas blues, visit Bosley's and get a free Hershey Kiss and a smile to put you back in the spirit. (Gift certificates are limited to one person per month and, unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or older.) AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. This is our favorite time of year. We work extra hard helping you with your last minute Christmas shopping and we have a good time doing It. Everyone is so cheerful and patient, it makes working a real pie.*- s. We invite you to visit us and join ir ie fun. If you have finished shopping, stcv in anyway for a free almanac and date book and our best wishes for a Merry Christmas. 2. If time and gift ideas are in short supply, give a Bosley Gift Certificate good for anything we sell. 3. Remember to develop your Holiday Pictures at Bosley's where you get Double Prints everyday. Bosley's is open from 9 to 9 through this Friday, we are open 9 to 5 on Christmas Eve day, Closed on Christmas Day and will be open from 10 until 5 on December 26. 5. Starting December 26, the day after Christ­ mas, all Christmas Merchandise at Bosley's is to price. What a difference a day makes. QUOTE "There are two times in s man's life when he should not speculate: When he can't afford it. and when he can." _ — Mark Twain LF-PHRRfTIRCY OS LEV SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - MS-3429 6 AUSE Bosley s Last Minute Christmas Checklist □ A Gund plush animal from our PAUSE GiftShop. “Gotta Getta Gund” this Christmas. Christmas ROOM SCENTERS !5”to $450 SQ99 Gift Boxed COUNTRY TRADITION from □ The perfect Christmas Card for those very special people on your list from our Sentiment Shop collection by CHRISTMAS MUGS $2»o Gift Boxed Gentle Hearts NATIVITY COLLEC­ TION Christmas PARTY TRAYS 8^99 WILD WILD WEST MUGS AMERICAN GREETINGS. □ Your sweetheart’s favorite scent from our Fragrance Aisle selection, most at 10% to 20% off through Christmas. □ A goody for everyone on your list from our large selection of Christmas Candies, featur­ ing Chocolate House, Brach’s and more. Aisle of Fragrances Over 50 Fragrances — In Stock Most at... □ A Stocking Stuffer from our large display of " by Revlon, Clarion, Aziza, Almay, BSWiifcSi Bonnie Bell, Cover Girl and others. 10to20% □ An item to aid the home bound patient from ourHome Health Care Department, Barry County’s largest. □ A bottle of Max EPA capsules from Bosley’s department featuring the largest selection around. mmiRi AUSE □ If you just can’t decide, a Bosley Gift Cer­ tificate, available in any amount and good on anything we sell makes a perfect gift. VOTIVE LOVE LAMP □ Remember we will wrap your gift free at Bosley’s. OPE^ VtoOUCh«stmaS S499 S45O Gift Boxed Gift Boxed Gilt Boxed WIND SOCKS TEDDY BEARS by Applause Hometown America from SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS — 945-3429 OPEN SUNDAY 10 a.m. to 1 p.m behind Bosley’* LOVE LITE SQ99 $^99 OSLEY:^ Porcelain CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS ROOM SCENTERS • STORE HOURS Monday-Friday 9 to 8 Saturday 9 to 5:30 Open Dec. 26,10 to 5 OPEN WEEKNIGHTS until 9 p.m. (This Week) A thief successfully made off with a Christmas tree last week after cutting down the five-foot tall spruce from a front yard. Michigan State Police Troopers Ken Langford and Paul Uerling said a resident of the 8000 block of Keller Road in Orangeville Township reported the tree missing Dec. 13. The tree, which is about 20 feet from the road, had been cut down during the night, police said. Because the house is several hundred feet from the road, no one at the home heard the tree being removed. A snowfall during the night also covered any tracks left by the thief. The residents estimated the value of the tree at S75. Santa plans Christmas Eve flight from local airport You better not pout and you better not cry because you’re invited to go to the Hastings airport with Santa and wave goodbye when he makes a return flight to the North Pole. "We’re sending Santa off on a plane to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.” said Joseph Blcam. manager of the Barry County transit. Bleam is offering free transportation for the trip with Santa that day on the Holly Trolley. If that fills up, extra transit vehicles will be supplied. Tire Holly Trolley will be departing from the bus stop in front of the Barry County Courthouse in downtown Hastings to make the journey to the. airport at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 24. Service center seeks clothes for needy The Scventh-Day Adven­ tist Community Se.vice Center, located at 502 E. Green St. in Hastings, is continuing to seek donations cf clothing and other items for the needy during this holiday period and beyond. "Because of the colder weather, many under­ privileged people have been coming to the center for help," said Barbara Frye, director of the center, which has been serving needy people for more than a decade. "We are in need of items of clothing spe­ cifically, but other donated items also are welcome." Frye said some of the items needed most include children's clothing, boys' and girls' sizes 3 and up; pajamas; coats; and slacks. Others needed are extra-extra large men's and women's clothes and all sizes of outdoor wear, such as boots, mittens, hats, winter coats and snowsuits. It is asked that all clothing donated be in good con­ dition. "As has always been the policy, the clothing will be given away to the needy," said Frye. "We appreciate any help in this matter." The director added that the center collects items for underprivileged people year-round, not just during the Christmas season. �The Haslings Banner — Thursday. December 22, 1988 — Page 3 Hastings seventh graders show off writing talent, Christmas spirit Seventh grade students at Haslings Middle School have been husv writing holiday stones . "'The students were highly motivated and used a variety ol ideas.” said teacher Mel Hund, who invited all seventh graders to par­ ticipate in the project and share their creative writing with Reminder readers. Santa Only Knows h\ |</n Ha-ehl "Now honey, you stay right here and wait tor Mommy. 6 K. ‘ I’ll be right back." "Okay. Hurry!" Matthew told his mother as she went to stand in the line for help. Matt decided to go look al the toys. This department store had everything from G.I. Joes to Pee Wee Hermans. The store slowly emptied out. and a man said something over the loudspeaker, but the crowd was too loud. The lights IT. lered off and Matt was scared. He started to cry but he held it in and moved carefully to the flashlights. After he had found a flashlight he started to play on the displays, but then he remembered what his mom had said. ’ Matthew. today is the day before Santa Claus comes All the stores will be closed un­ til one day after that Now what did you say you wanted lor .?" He was locked in the store and would mtss Christmas. His mom and dad would forget they ever had a child. Then he would go stay where Annie did before she moved tn with Mr. Warbucks. As he played he became tired. He found the beds and fell asleep. When he woke up. the streets were bare. He amused himself until n»x»n when he heard a grandfather clock chime twelve times. He counted the chimes to tell the time and knew it was time lor "Sesame Street." He found the t .v. s and watched Big Bird for an hour and then climbed on the carpet rolls, ran on the escalator and turned on the frozen slush machine. He also Tilled up on popcorn and took a nap for six hours. When he woke up. it was dark outside. He watched more television until he heard an in­ terrupting noise above He went up the stairs and found himself on the roof. With Santa! Santa picked Malt up and put him in his sled. "Matt, it’s time to go home." "Santa how did you know?" Matt asked. "Never mind Santa knows everything." Santa intemiped. They tkw to Malt's house and sat him on the couch He did a magic spell. The spell was such that i: was only believed in his drcams. When his parents woke up and came down stairs, they found their three and a half year old son on the couch. His dishwater blond hair hadn't been brushed lately. His deep brown eyes were sad and watery until he saw his presents. "Matthew, how did you get here? Oh mom­ my missed you!". "Daddy missed you too!". After all the hugging and kissing. Matthew said "Santa hrouL’ht me " "O.K we believe you." said dad. "It’s a miracle." said mom. Way off in the distance they all could hear this: "Ho! Ho! Ho! To Matthew and all of you Merry Christmas!" The Lost Angel by Katy Larkin Hi! I'm an angel. My name is Angelica. I’m here to tell you how Christmas spirit all got started. Il began in heaven. God needed someone to spread cheer over the earth and for some unknown reason he chose me for the job. This is where the story really begins... I was supposed to go to Europe and mu!'c people happy but somehow I never got there 1 started leading down towards Euroje but 1 ended up at the North Pole. Plop! Right in a snowbank’ I got up and looked around. I saw nothing but a little house far off in the distance. I certainly didn't want to return to heaven until I hud completed my mission 1 decided to go check out the little house When I got there. I saw the cutiest little cabin. It kxiked so cozy and warm. Well I thought, if I’m supposed to make people hap­ py. I’d might as well start here. I knocked on the door. A short little fat man answered the knock. He looked so astonished to sec an angel I thought he was going to fall over backwards. I said. "May I come in?’’ •Shhh Sure." he stammered. ’What brings you down to earth?” the jolly old man said. "I’m supposed to bring happiness to all people but I kinda got side tracked." I replied. I looked around, then I saw the neatest look­ ing toys all over the house! "These are neat!" I exclaimed. "I love making toys." said the weird man excitedly. The jolly little man showed me his workroom where he made the toys. 1 asked him if he ever sold the toys. He said he <*'' have the heart t. sell them. Then the v*~ ait me! Why not give the toys away? Cu'ldrcn would love to have toys like this. That would certainly spread cheer, especially w:th a jolly grandpa-looking man with a white beard to deliver them. I discussed this with the old nun and he agreed that it was a wonderful idea. The first problem was that he couldn't make all the toys himself and the second problem was how to get the presents to the people. The only kind of transportation he had were reindeer and sleighs. There weren’t any peo­ ple around ’or miles. "I know!” 1 shouted. "What it I could make the reindeer fly and make little magical elves to help you make the toys." "By golly-’ ’*'<* ,htf liulc man. “what a wonderful idea’ After my mission was completed 1 headed back towards heaven. As you all know, the jolly little man is today known as Santa Claus. B7rr« Christmas rolls around Don 7 wear a silly frown. Go out in the town And spread cheer by the pound! go home although no onc knows for how long she’d get to stay out of the hospital. But as sixin as Crystal got home she wanted to go out and play m the snow. I bet that that Christmas was a Christmas Crystal will never forget and ncit.icr w ill I because that was the day I got a new friend to sit on the shelf with me. The Night Before Christmas / ’n ay ' lhe mphi before ChriMmas And all through the school No one was stirring Not even a fool. The janitors were gone And done for the night. And they wouldn’t come back Ti'l after Nick’s flight. The rooms were all mopped And all swept with care. And they didn’t expect Anyone to be there. But they were wrong (They weren’t always right) Cause it was me In the building that night. All of a sudden I heard a great noise! It wasn’t the girls. It wasn’t the boys. And to my wandering eyes. Walking down the hall Was a big fat man Having a ball. When I looked at him I checked out his beard And I knew in a moment He was really quite weird. To my astonishment I yelled through my tear The Christmas Surprise by Erin Horning Hnie<dS>"here s your e'gtl‘ The Hastings Middle School students won won the holiday essay contest were (from left) Luke Haywood, Dana Ferris. Amy Haight, Joe Bender, Rachel Brighton, Katy Larkin, Erin Horning, Jennifer Larabee and Jeanna Willard. He replied real quickly But he said with glee. "They’re up on the roof just waitin’ for me." I asked him the question. "Why is it deer? Why not a car for this coming year?" Santa answered with some regret I could use a "Vette" ’ but I ain t quite ready yet. Besides, it might ger stuck in the snow And I would get ticked and give it a blow." Turning around he said. "Gotta’ get to work. My wife might get mad... And she’s the clerk." When he disappeared so fast It set me aghast. And I heard in faint words As he vanished from sight. "Merry Christmas to all. And to all a good night. " The Best Christmas Ever by ISlna Ferris J?!??"*’ ,imc •S™ Catherine have been excited;-lite to" and girls, but she wasn’t n niK’.6’ ““ a chubt,>’ «,rl Hct blonde curls flopped around her head, end her blue to smfc. ,h * ““*** no”’ ,nr™d Catherine’s father. Mathew Hughes was Y*Xkfbcs, kno*n men in all New tai ev"y,hin8 she She looked around her playroom There Jhat Cathenne dtdn t know what to play with honey, aren’t you playine WithCatherine, anything?" came why her mother’ s voice * do;*Xn:hliS“,u,’",do"-,k“->“"o 1 have an idea! ” She had just finished her morning swim, and she was flushed with exm«tnent. "Why don’t we go shopping make out a Christmas list?" he^ W“ 3Ute la" ,nd slim- «■» c“rled ,round to tod S^she™^^' b" mMher ““ lhe lady she had ever seen. Catherine halfheartedly agreed, but there wasn’t anything she wanted Mrs. Hughes helped Catherine with her coat, and they left. After a couple hours of unsuccessful shoppmg. they went home Catherine finally said h.uT'' u' is"'' “’’tog I want." trin“ Wi? tobtod. ”How about a top. Where would you like to go? Canada1 Europe? Europe would be nice'" ’Disneyworld! I wanna’ go to eineyworld! Catherine replied excited for me tTrst tune. "Disneyworld?" Mrs. Hughes looked shocked. "Of all the places!” Catherine pouted. "I wanna’ go to ttoeyworld! Everybody has gone there but "Well okay. If you want to. we’ll see " father™ “nl go “k everything was dust-covered. A girl and hcr mother wcrc the only people there. They wore old and worn out coveralls. The girl, about her age. was playing with an almost hairless, one-legged doll. Catherine suddenly felt sorry for the girl. She walked over to her "Hi.” she said timidly. The girl didn't reply. "Catherine, come back here.” her mother called. But Catherine's father asked for a phone, Catherine stayed by the girl. When Mr. Hughes was done, and it was time to leave. Catherine couldn’t leave. Final­ ly, she said. "Here, you can have my doll." She handed her beautiful doll to the poor girl. For the first time, the girl looked up. Hcr eyes widened. ’For me?" Catherine nodded, her eyes full of tears. "Thank you." the girl said, climbed to her feet and hugged Catherine. Catherine beamed. After a man came out and fixed the car they started on their way again. Catherine thought about what she did. She missed hcr doll very much, but she remembered the girl's ragged doll. Catherine knew how much the doll must mean to her. By the time they arrived.at the hotel.Catherine had come to the conclusion that the girl needed it more than she did. She was very : happy about what she had done. Catherine hadn't expected it. but she knew that this would be hei best Christmas ever. “Green Christmas” by Joe Bender 1 was lying in bed when my radio-alarm went off. I heard the weather man say that the whole week of Christmas was to be hot. dry and sunny in the upper 80s. For once I wanted it to be 28 degrees with onc foot of snow on the ground. In all my 14 Christmases 1 had never seen snow—except in magazines. My parents kept promising to take me up north, but they never had. Sluggishly 1 slid out of bed and got into my shorts. Converse All-Stars and my PowcllPeralto shirt. Today was like every other December 18th. We went and picked out our usual seven foot tree. This year when we wcrc putting decorations on our tree. I told my mom that 1 wanted a WHITE Christmas. She replied with the usual. "Oh. 1 know Tony." After we decorated our tree. I went out and Christmas shopped. I got my mother the sweater that "she could not do without." 1 got my brother the Nintendo game that he’d been wishing for. Finally. I shopped for my dad—he was impossible to buy for. In the end. I decided to get him a book about birds. While in the book store. I picked up a book about Jesus being bom. I read all about the Virgin Mary's trip to Bethlehem and how Jesus was bom. When I finished. 1 put the book back and ran all the way home. I flung my bags down, and grabbed my geography book. 1 flipped through the book until I found what 1 was looking for. I read aloud. "Bethlehem rarely gets snow." So. believe it or net. that Christmas. 1 was happy to have "a green Christmas." 1 understood, finally, that green was not so bad after all. After her mother left. Catherine started Di'smyworid1' °f 'hC 'h'"ES COUl‘i d° “ Is Santa Real? w^!Tr'i MrS' .H“ehes announced that they Catherine’*6 'b' befon: Ctotmas v-amenne was overjoyed! and'S'u "f Wrrek bef°rc Christmas came. M? h!i H“ghcs f“mily was off. They rode in Mr Hughes private airplane. When they 'b? got to near r'"Bradenton, 1Cd a « a"a“ city ^to "Tiffany! Tiffany!" yelled Tiffany’s mom from downstairs. "Come down here. Aunt Nellie's here! "Cornin’ ma." cried Tiffany in a worndown. tired voice. Tiffany came downstairs and moped around for the rest of the night. "Ma. come tuck me in. please!" she yelled from hcr bed. Her mom walked in and sat on Tiffany’s bed. "What’s up kiddo. You don’t seem happy. You’re always happy about this time of year." (It was the first day of Christmas vaca­ tion. Tiffany was in kindergarten.) "Did someone hurt you?" "No...... ” she squeaked sadly. "What’s up then? You can tell me. Remember. I’m your best friend." “Well.” said Tiffany, "some boy told me that there weren't no Santa!” By this time Tif­ fany was crying. “Oh Tiff, you shouldn’t mind him. He's just a nasty ol’ boy that doesn’t know what he's talkin’ about." She was try ing to hide the truth. "Now you get some sleep and I’ll lake you to sec the REAL Santa.' ’ Ca^L ,r WhilC ,hC* Wcrc drivSvft?* P,#yed Wi,h hcr ,avori,c doll. W Que. Suzy Que had real hair that grew. 7“ opcncd and closed, and she wore a pink dress with lots of lace. A white hat with pink matchtng lace covered the blonde curls. Cathenne loved her very much. car o Were drivi"g. 'he with a clunking sound. Daddy what’s wrong?" Catherine asked. .. „ “'has something wrong, honey. ” Mrs. Hughes answered. „JbCr<L'*tS n",h'"8 d" hut look for a phone. Mathew led hts family to a nearby gas town'" WhlCh WUS m onc of ,he worst areas of d“? *alkcd inside, the door creaked. The smell of gas and smoke filled the air. and by Rachel Brighton "Okay." said Tiffany. On Cnristmas Eve. Tiffany was still sad. Hcr mom decided she had to so do something about it. That night Tiffany’s parents drew a silhouette of Santa and his reindeer. After Tif­ fany had gotten in bed. they ran the silhouette across Tiffany's window. But. when Tiffany saw this, she yelled and dashed out to see him. But all she saw were her parents on the roof holding a string with a silhouette of Santa at the end of it. Tiffany burst out in tears. However, just as she fell to the ground, she and her parents heard a loud voice saying, “Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!” They looked up in the sky and you would NEVER believe who they saw! Christmas Powder by Jeanna Willard Sandra sat in front of the window and gazed out into the snow. In the snow she saw an im­ age of Powder, the soft, while, stray kitten that had been coming around her house lately. It was so soft and cuddly with big, shinny black eyes. That kitten was pure white! It s little nose was a rosy pink- ... Since Powder couldn’t come in the house. Sandra couldn't wait to check outside the door every morning. Powder would be sitting there every time. „ Sandra had asked her mother to buy a collar for the kitten, and she finally agreed to. San­ dra picked out a collar with pink and while pearls. At the bottom were two silver bells. The next morning, when Powder came to the door. Sandra set down a saucer of cream and got the collar. When Powder had lapped up all of the cream. Sandra picked up the kit­ ten. It’s stomach was big and round. The kit­ ten purred loudly as it licked its paw. Sandra placed the collar around Powder's furry neck. The pearl-like beads were strung on elastic so if it got caught on something it would stretch out. Powder didn't seem to mind the collar. Sandra set the kitten down and said, ''That is your Christmas present even though it’s a couple days early.” Sandra patted the kitten’s head and watched as it stepped through the shallow snow and made tiny paw prints. The tinkling of the little silver bells was soon drowned out by the wind. Sandra kept wondering where Powder went after eating, and thought ought to follow Powder's tracks, but decided Powder also came at lunchtime and dinner­ time. and every time after eating, would prance off into the snowy field. Finally it was the day before Christmas. Powder came to breakfast and lunch but not for dinner. . "Where can Powder be? Sandra asked herself as she stood out on the porch. In her hand she held a dish of leftover mashed potatoes and gravy. Powder loved those^ Sandra walked into the house and set the dish of mashed potatoes on the cupboard next to where her mother was washing dishes. San­ dra watched her mother as she washed the Christmas dish she put cookies and fudge on for neighbors at Christmas time. Then Sandra spoke. "Have you seen Powder?” . t She looked at her mother hopefully. "Hmmm.” her mother said, staring at the ceiling as if she were thinking back to the day that was behind them. ”1 don’t think so. Sandra sighed and walked out of the kit­ chen. She never looked back to sec hcr mother M Stiil8puzzled, Sandra walked into the living room. She fell onto the couch, landing flat on her stomach. She gaze into the crackling fire. That got boring, so she changed her gazing from the fire to the Christmas tree ^ yellow, blue, green, red and pink lights blink­ ed on and off. On each limb hung silver and gold balls and crystal icidw. She: saw.or­ naments that she and hcr brothers had miulc m past years. But what Sandra liked most was the beautiful angel that rested at the top of the tree. The angel’s hair was long and blonde It was braided and then twisted around her head Her long, white gown was made of si k. Her delicate wings were made of white nylon and sprinkled with silver glitter. Thejangel s face was porcelain and hand painted. Just then Sandras thoughts switched from the angeljo Powder. Sandra looked at the angel and hoped that Powder was all right. Then she got on hcr pajamas and went to bed. . . On Christmas morning, first down in the living room wcrc Sandra's two little brothers. Brian and John. They wcrc sitting impatiently by the tree, waiting for their mother and father to wake up. But right when Sandra got up. she went to the back door and opened it Powder still wasn’t there. She slowly walked into the living room. Her mother, father and two little brothers were in there. “Sandra’s up!” exclaimed Brian.” Can we open our presents now?!” “Sure." their father said. While Brian 'and John sat ripping their presents open. Sandra plopped down on the couch next to hcr mom and dad. "I’m worried about Powder." Sandra said. “We'll." said hcr mother, "there's no point in ruining Christmas over it.” Just then hcr mother got up and went into the bathroom. She came back out with something that looked like a ball of fur in hcr cupped hands. Suddenly, a little white head perked up. It was Powder! Around the kitten's neck was a little red bow. along with ihc col­ lar Sandra had bought. "Merry Christmas!" said her mother. Sandra was so surprised she didn't know what to say. She ran up to her mother and hugged her. "Tliank you so mpch!" Sandra exclaimed. She took the kitten and hugged it. Powder purred loudly and licked Sandra's check. Meanwhile, her brothers were playing with their new race track and race cars. When they were all done opening their presents, the family watched as Powder jumped and played with the bows, ribbons and tom wrapping paper. A Christmas Memory by Jennifer Larabee It was a very lonesome and sorrowful Christmas time at the Breaker household. Sit­ ting on a shelf in Crystal Breaker's room. I could feel the atmosphere around me. Crystal was a very sick little girl with cancer. She was only five and was also going to be in the hospital for Christmas. I know all of this because my name is Mis­ ty, and I am onc of Crystal's dolls. I love sil­ ting up on Crystal's window sill and watching the glistening snow fall io the ground. Sometimes I think that the snow looks like glitter falling from the sky. It is so beautiful out this time of year. Onc day 1 heard someone coming up the stairs, I quickly jumped down from the win­ dow sill and climbed up the desk leg and jumped up onto the shelf and sat down. Just then Crystal's mother came in and went over to the closet and picked up a tote bag. opened it, and put me in it and took me downstairs to the car. I couldn't see out because the bag was closed, but where were we going? Just then it came to me. We were going to the hospital to see Crystal. After a few minutes the car stopped and I heard the car door shut. Then 1 felt someone pick me up. I could tell we were walking out­ side because it was very, very cold. Then I felt warmer when someone took me out of the bag and started hugging me. I could tell it was Crystal by the hug. and sure enough it was her. But I could tell taht Crystal still was sad and I’m sure it was because she was going to be in the hospital for Christmas. Her parents had planned something special but I wasn’t sure what. I heard them talking the other night. Crystal’s parents told her that they would bring Christmas to hcr. since she couldn't go to Christmas. On Christmas Eve morning Crystal's parents came with a mini Christmas tree. It took them about an hour to decorate it. The tree looked like a traffic light with branches. That evening Crystal heard some noise out­ side. so she got up and looked out the window and she saw carolers outside. She listened carefully and she could hear them faintly. She was so excited. Finally, when they were done she went back and got into bed. Her parents told hcr she had better go to bed or Santa wouldn't come. Crystal told hcr mother that Santa wouldn’t find her there. On Christmas morning Crystal woke up and found presents under the mini tree. She didn’t want to open them until hcr parents got there. About an hour later her parents came in with more presents. Santa had really found hcr! She opened all her presents and her favorite one. was a doll. 1 knew that doll would have a nice cozy place right beside me on Crystal's shelf i.t home. I think Crystal had forgotten that sne was even in the hospital. Within the next couple days Crystal got to Once there was a poor family who lived in the middle of a wtxxls in Minnesota. Christmas was approaching and the snow was deep. "Daddy. Daddy!" cried Henry, one of the many children. "Can we get our Christmas tree now?" "O.K. son." replied the father. Harold. Hcpziba. Henry. Henrietta, Har­ riet. and Gremlin pul on their warmest clothes and went outside to cut down the trees. Father grabbed the axe. and they were off. "Don't be gone long!" cried Mrs. Grinkgoc. the mother. “I’m going to have a wonderful feast of canned beans and franks for dinner." The rest of the Grinkgoes set out to find a tree. Little Gremlin, who was only six, found a perfect tree. It was small and shabby and had only a few branches here and there. Mr. Grinkgoc chopped down the tree with his dull, rusty axe. On the way back home, the childen found some nuts, berries, and some pretty yellow snowballs to decorate the tree with. When they got home. Mrs. Grinkgoe had the beans and franks all ready. The family sat down on the floor in front of their meager fire to cal their meal. Far away at the North Pole. Santa Claus was watching the family with his secret powers. "Mrs. Claus." said Santa, "there must be some way to help this family.” "I know Santa, it's three days to Christmas. Here’s what we do." Mrs. Claus whispered hcr plan into Santa's car. Meanwhile, the Grinkgoes were finishing up their dinner and joining in on a little family sing along. They sang short songs because they couldn't afford long ones. It was December 24. onc day before Christmas. "Time to go to bed, children!" Mrs. Grinkgoc said. Harold. Hcpziba. Henry, Henrietta. Har­ riet. and Gremlin crawled into their paper sacks in the back room. Around midnight, after all of Grinkgoes were fast asleep, a bright, blue flash lit up the sky. Through the window no glass, a little fairy about two and a half inches tall, dressed in blue, flew on top of the shabby Christmas tree. She waved her magic wand. A beautiful tree appeared in the living room. The fairy waved her wand again and a big glowing fire burned in the fireplace. She waved her wand again and a big roasted turkey sat on the floor. The fairy continued to wave her wand all throughout the night. In the morning when the Grinkgoes awoke, they were surprised. Harold. Hcpziba. Henry. Henrietta. Har­ riet. and Mr. and Mrs. Grinkgoe were too suprised to speak, and Gremlin could only say "WOW!" The children started opening packages under the tree. They all got mittens, hate, scarves and brand new coate. Mr. and Mrs. Grinkgoe got the same things. After the wonderful feast of turkey, Mr. Grinkgoe went out to gel the mail. A few minutes later, he came running back inside. "This is wonderful you guys!” he yelled. "What?" everyone cried in unison. "I got my job at the lumber company back!” "Oh. and after all these years Rolando!" cried Mrs. Grinkgoe. "Rolando?" exclaimed all of the children. "I wonder how all of this happened." said Harold. "I know," exclaimed Gremlin. "How?" questioned Hepziba. "Santa Claus!" answered Gremlin. "Right." the rest of the family said in a sar­ castic sort of way. Christmas Morning’s So Unfair! by Jeanna Willard Christmas morning's so unfair! All I got was underwear! Bobby got a gun I like. Billy got a mini bike! 1 just think it's so unfair That Michael and I have to share! Bill and Bob each get their own. But from Mike I will have to loan. This Christmas is just not fair! All I got was stuff to wear! Doesn't anybody care That I feel this is so unfair?! Now it is two weeks from then. And in church practically all the men. Have to wear a shirt and tie Even mothers asked them “why?" In our whole family only I. Had a while shirt and a tie. I even had some dark-blue pants. That I had gotten from onc of my aunts. So while my brothers had broken toys. 1 sat quietly, making no noise. Then I thought of that Christmas day. When all I had was one thing to say.... "CHRISTMAS UNFAIR!” So I was wrong. MORNING'S SO �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 22, 1988 VIEWPOINT f<-r >>i -»'/r editorial staff and the communitv— Christmas presents I would give if I were Santa Claus satisfactory to the party and the city. After my annual ritual of watching "The To Bob (Box) Meppelink of the local Nutcracker" ballet on PBS last Saturday evening, I was inspired into getting more Editor's Notes. by David T. Young into the Christmas spirit Let ’s start new year right, send us some nice letters Most of us probably agree that it's been a tough year for Hastings and Barry County. Evidence of that can be seen by reading the very pages of this newspaper, particularly in the letters to the editor section. Letters to the editor often are a good way to get a pulse on what what people are thinking about what's happening. And sometimes what people are thinking isn't pleasant We plead innocent to charges that we are a part of that problem, maintaining that we are merely the messengers and the vehicle through which the public can make its feelings known. We say that the news is news, regardless of whether it is "positive” or "negative." Unfortunately, when things go smoothly, as they usually do, they don't make the headlines because they aren't uncommon occurrences For example, day after day planes take off and land safely and these events rarely if ever are chronicled in the press. It's when the planes crash, which are unusual events, that big-time news is made. But rather than simply hide behind the theory of "Don’t shoot me, I'm only the bearer of bad news," we'd like to try to encourage something "positive." Despite the many awful developments of the past year, we still believe that Hastings and Barry County are great places to live. We think that we have our differences and our troubles, yet the quality of life here continues to be a great asset. We think that the vast majority of us are satisfied with our communities. With that in mind, we hereby ask our readers to take pen in hand and write letters to the editor that call attention to what we have rather than what we do not. We ask for a flood of letters that talk about the good things around us, without dwelling on the bad. We'd like to start this new year out right. We'd like to publish these solicited "positive" letters to the editor in the Jan. 5 edition of the Banner. We ask that the letters make people feel good about themselves and where they live. So how about it, readers? How about sending us your thoughts on whafs right with Hastings and Barry County? Perhaps we're foolish enough to believe that despite our troubles we appreciate the many good things we indeed have. To that notion, we'd like to see our readers respond in the affirmative. As the Beatles said in "When I'm 64" from "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" more than 20 years ago, "Send me a postcard, drop me a line, stating point of view. Indicate precisely what you mean to say. Yours sincerely, wasting away." C'mon readers. Show us that we can print an editorial page full of nice things being said about where we live. We'll publish your thoughts Jan.5 and demonstrate solidarity of opinion on behalf of our homes. Nashville man pleads guilty to drug bust connection by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Nashville man arrested in July after authorities confiscated 359 marijuana plants growing on his property pleaded guilty Mon­ day to charges in Barry County Circuit Court. Floyd Cousins. 28, offered a guilty plea to a lesser charge of attempted manufacture of marijuana. In exchange, two more serious charges of delivery of marijuana and posses­ sion of marijuana will be dismissed by the prosecutor when Cousins is sentenced Feb. 1. The prosecutor also will recommerd that Cousins receive no more than one year in the Barry County Jail. An anonymous tip led Bany County Sheriffs deputies, Nashville Police and Michigan State Police to raid the home at 7300 Hager Road on July 27. Authorities recovered marijuana with an estimated street value of $240,000, plus an ir­ rigation system rigged up to water two plots located 100 and 150 yards behind the Castleton Township home. Nine more plants in side the building plus dried marijuana bundled in bags. Deputy Sheriff Robert Abendroth said there was evidence at the scene of a large harvest within the past month prior to the arrest. Cousins remains free on $5,000 bond. The July raid was the first major drug bust of 1988 in Barry County for Project HEMP (Help Eliminate Marijuana Planting). The program, initiated by the Michigan State Police, invites private citizens to report sightings of marijuana growing or other drug activity in their areas. CHASE (continued from page 1) "I can't do that," Alexander replied, and took off heading south on Hanover Street, with police in pursuit. Steidle and Adams followed the van down Hanover Street, when Alexander turned onto South Street. He led police through the Southeastern School parking lot and several blocks of residential streets before returning to Hanoycr. Police followed the van south on Hanover at speeds reaching 80 mph on snow-covered, slippery roadways. Steidle said. Al Pifer Road, Alexander tried to turn left, lost control and spun the van around. The police cruiser also lost control at the intersec­ tion and spun around, banging its trunk into the left front end of the van. Alexander regained control of the van continued south toward Battle Creek. N Bedford, where local township police b- * set up a blockade, he pulled off into a dkch and abandoned the van, Steidle said. Michigan State Police troopers Ken Langford and Paul Uerling, from the Hastings Post, and Fred Strich, from the Battle Creek Post, picked up Alexander's tracks in the freshly fallen snow and followed him through the woods near Collier Road. Several other police agencies participated in the pursuit. Steidle said. Langford sa>d Alexander changed direc­ tions several times and doubled back on his route, but police caught up with him after nearly six miles of foot pursuit. Alexander was taken into custody and lodg­ ed in the Barry County Jail. He told police he worked for Mar-Co. but refused to answer any mure questions. Steidle said. "I’ve screwed up all my life,” Alexander told police. "I’m going to do the time. I don’t want to talk to you.” Alexander was arraigned this week in 56th District Court on charges of receiving and concealing stolen property over $100 and fleeing and eluding police. Additional charges of breaking and entering and possession of a stolen vehicle may be filed in Grand Rapids. Preliminary exam was set for Dec. 30, and Alexander was freed on a $3,000 10-percent bond and a $1,000 10-percent bond. The van was impounded and towed by Hastings Wrecker back to Hastings. Steidle said Mar-Co owner Joseph Bodagh Marogil estimated the van contained about $10,000 in items, ranging from an oriental chest board to stereo cassette players, graphic equalizers and other audio equipment. Fire burns out stationwagon A car fire last week destroyed a 1977 sta­ tion wagon recently purchased by an Orangeville resident. Michigan State Police Trooper Michael Haskamp said Dennis W. Bozc was towing the AMC vehicle to a friend’s house on Dec. II. While he was transporting the car. he told police he had been keeping the engine running to keep the transmission from getting hot. Ashe was towing the car uphill, the car was having difficulty and Bote said he thought a wheel was seizing up on him. M* ret"mrd with the car to his home, where it caught fire shortly afterward. Orangeville firemen responded to put out the blaze that completely burned out the vehi­ cle. said Fire Chief Ron Herminett. Haskamp said authorities believe tlve car may have caught fire when the engine was shut down and something ignited excess gas in the carburetor. The fin. apparently started near the engine compartment and grew hot enough to melt the rubber off of the front tires. Haskamp said. No one witnessed the fire that destroyed the uninsured vehicle, authorities said. Department of Social Services -- a little time Like Clara, the heroine in the ballet I had this dream, but I was awake. I had visions out for lunch some day. To people, groups and institutions I know and - ------- S power to give strange and magical gifts to To Mark and Mike Brown, two collegiate level in basketball - more of the To the athletes County. at Hastings and Norval Thaler's regime to hers. same success they've had and still deserve. high schools — To the quaint, but aging Barry County a way to avoid having to continue to pay to Courthouse - a nice little facelift to keep unusual presents under the Christmas tree, in play. Ditto for all students who participate it going for at least a few more years. a figurative sense. in could. The daydream allowed me to place City Hastings Mesik, Hastings grads making their mark at the who are well known, at least in Barry I let this holiday fantasy go as far as it Walt Assessor - time to do lunch at the Mexican Connection. that I was Santa Claus and that I had the Kellogg Thornapple To the Hastings City Council - no incidents involving pit bull terriers. To the Area Hastings School other Excuse me, it already got this present a little District Board of Education - a little more public understanding of the thankless but others were dead serious. In the spirit of To the farmers of Barry County — a more than a month ago, didn't it? To the Barry County Sheriff's the season, I hope they bring a smile or much better 1989, in terms of weather. No Department - a video of "The Great drought, just the right amount of rain for a Escape." Many of these gifts were conceptual gags, pleasant feelings to the recipients and the readers. drama, band, and choir extra-curricular activities. To WBCH Radio -- Trivia Tuesday, Trivia Wednesday, Trivia Thursday, Trivia To Mary Lou Gray, Honorable Mayor of the City of Hastings -- a copy of Judy Collins' classic recording of "Send in the Clowns." Friday, Trivia Saturday, Trivia Sunday and To the Hastings To Robert and Thornapple districts school Kellogg — some Dwyer, chairman of the financial help from the state or locally, Barry County Democratic Party -- an entry whatever it takes to give the kids the quality form for a William Daniels look-alike contest. (William Daniels was the of education they deserve. To Mel, John, Fred and Steve Emmy-winning actor who played Dr. Mark Jacobs, the brass at J-Ad Graphics -- a Craig on "St Elsewhere"). year's To Carl Schoessel,'superintendent of membership in Workaholics Anonymous. the Hastings Area School District - a year's To Harry Adrouni?. solid and helpful supply of Rolaids if 1989 is anything like local citizen -- a chance to use his talents on 1988. To the Barry Area United Way — behalf of his fatherland's people after the better support from the communities and their residents of the county next time around. To Sandy To the Middleville, and Caledonia, Delton girls* basketball teams - a district tournament Schondelmayer, Barry County Register of Deeds - no gift needed here. He got his on Nov. 8. To Norval ravages of the earthquake in Armenia. Hastings next year without Wayland in it. To the City of Hastings and its sounds like hell need them. bipartisanship on the issue of school finance reform. home tour. To all businesses in Hastings — more frequent sweet sounds of cash registers Republican County Party - nothing. It got everything it could have wanted Nov. 8. To Pennock ringing. To all members of high school wrestling teams in this area - the will Hospital -- continued power to stay away from Big Macs, evidence that a rural hospital can make it in Whoppers and even mom's good home these hard times for such institutions. cooking until sometime in late February or To the people responsible for the Nativity Scene performance last Saturday early March. To the dedicated staff members at afternoon in downtown Hastings - applause, J-Ad applause. reporters — few hassles, plenty of warm To Jeff Stamm the and Battle Creek Boy C|>oir - encore, encore, next year. To Graphics, even the including fuzzies and continued professionalism. To my wife, Coleen, and sons Robert and Adam — a little patience Esther historical Walton, columnist for the Banner — a wealth of readily available photos to go with her tales of yesteryear. when I show up late for dinner, which admittedly is often. Lastly, but certainly not "leastly," to all readers of the Hastings Banner - the To the Barry County Democratic Party -- resolution of the parking problem, merriest of Christmases and the happiest of New Years. jobs — a major employer setting up shop here soon. To Nancy Boersma, Barry County Clerk-elect - a nice, smooth transition from PUBLIC OPINION: ______________ T'l " County unit of the fund-raising success to match the holiday people who are worried about their Thaler, retiring Barry County Clerk, a new set of golf clubs. It •I State Legislature — the spirit of a little To the Barry Trivia Monday. To the Barry American Cancer Society — another To Gov. James Blanchard and the bountiful harvest. The following are some of the presents I would have given if I were Santa Claus: task it often is to be a school board member. LETTERS Should the nativity scene be left on the courthouse lawn? from our readers.... Death penalty doesn’t contradict the Bible To the editor: To those who oppose the death penalty, let us reason together a few minutes. One of the ten commandments. Exodus 20:13, is “Thou shall not kill." To unders­ tand any verse there are three things we must know: (I) Who is doing the talking? (2) To whom is he talking too? (3) What is he talking about? The death penalty is taught under two dif­ ferent subjects. (1) “The death of the soul." (2) “The death of the flesh.” The subject here is "The flesh of man.” “Thous shall not kill" is as Holy and true today as the day it was given. Ever since Cane killed Abel (Gen. 4) people have continued to kill each other. God was talking about the social life of Israel, and through Moses, God placed the ten commandments, one of which was “Thou shall not kill" before Israel and applied it to every individual, and it so applies to each of us today. Now turn your Bible over one more page. Exodus 21: — we find the “death penalty" given as a judgment to be administered only by the leaders and rulers governing the social life of Israel, and not given to the individual. Therefore, the two laws given by God, "onc not to kill” and the other “to kill" in no way contradict each other — He’s talking about two different things. ' Jesus Christ was crucified under the death penalty. Not one time did He. or any of His disciples criticize the law, saying it was unjust and should be abolished, even though an inno­ cent life had been taken. The apostle Paul, also was faced with the death penalty. (Acts 25) said, "For if I be an offender, or have committed anything worthy of death, 1 refuse not to die." Paul put his ap­ proval upon the death penalty by saying, he was ready to die for the cause, if found guilty. Romans 13 teaches the death penalty by the sword, which was most generally used in that day and plainly says our governments are the ordinance of God, and are ordained by God. God was referring to the death penalty when he said (Rev. 13) “he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword.” In time of war we unhesitatingly kill those we classify as "enemies of our society.” Very few will disagree with the need to do so. Yet, within our own country we pct and cod­ dle the cold-blooded killers. We stand by and let the drug dealers and smugglers kill our youth with drugs and we do nothing. Attorneys defending the criminals in court will cry out. "innocent by reason of insani­ ty." Jeremiah 5:26, God said. "For among my people are found wicked men. they lay wait, as he that setteth snares: they set a trap, they catch men." God said they were wicked — not insane. What do we do with the wicked? Life im­ prisonment at the most — good food, shelter and clothing, good chance of pardon, maybe escape to continue his life of crime, leaving a trail of destruction time and time again, leav­ ing their victims bloody, suffering, widowed, orphaned, raped, crippled and heart-broken for life while they themselves get the best of care at the expense of the taxpayer. They riot. kill guards, bum out their cellblocks, even bum the beds they sleep on. We love them so much we rebuild the prison, and buy them new beds to sleep on. I believe in Philadelphia in 1787 when that brave bunch of men wrote and adopted the Constitution of the United States, had they been faced with the crimes of today, there would have been cold-blooded killers, drug dealers and smugglers hanging from every tree until it stopped. We don't have those kind of leaders today. Some few will cry out, "it’s too horrible, it’s not humane to execute the criminal." They are very silent about the path of blood and destruction left by this very criminal. Many will say. "God loves the human race so much, a life should not be taken by the death penalty.” Yes, God loves the human race — up to the point of no return. Luke 16: We find where the rich man died and went to an everlasting burning hell — God stood by and didn't lift a finger. Why? God had pleaded with this man. Luke 13:3. "I tell you. but. except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish." God loved this man so much. He gave him a choice, “repent or perish." He didn't want God, until it was to late. God is love, and will not send man's soul to hell, neither will He send man’s flesh to the electric chair. Man is his own executioner, and goes to those two places by his own free choice of not heeding God's call to salvation through Jesus Christ, and by not heeding the laws of our land that which govern our social lives. My good friend. I hope you can see here that wc can not use “Thou shaft not kill" to defend ourselves against the death penalty. It has nothing to do with it whatsoever. Lawton Home Delton Officers, firemen showed compassion Dave Mercer Marie Mullins Sean Pion Joanne Mercer Because of two observing policemen, who are committed to their jobs, my daughter, son­ in-law and granddaughter are alive today. These two officers saw smoke pouring from the Shannon house at 1:10 a.m. Sunday morn­ ing, Dec. 11. They tried to arouse someone, but did not succeed until breaking in the back door and shouting for them to wake up. Later, both officers showed concern for my 5-year-old granddaughter Kendra as they spoke, reassuringly with her at the neighbor’s house. My heartfelt thanks go to the Fire Chief Roger Caris and officers Dan Steifle and Pete Leach, not only for their prompt action, but fa­ their concern and compassion. Phyllis Sears Hastings Bill Halstead Liberties Joanne Mercer, Hastings: "I think Union has objected to the presence of nativity scenes on public proper­ ty In some cities, claiming that the separation of church and state Is In that's up to Bany County. As far as Tm con­ cerned, that' their business to do what they want to do. Why should it involve anybody The American violation. Do you Civil think the life­ size nativity set should remain on our courthouse square? Do you think the ACLU goes too far In try­ ing to keep the two separate? riser Bill Halstead, Dowling: "I think that that's a violation of the majority of the pop­ ulation's rights not to be able to enjoy a na­ tivity scene. I was very happy to see ours. If you don't like it, keep your mouth closed. You don't have to look at iL" Marie Mullins, Hastings: "Yes, I do. I think (the nativity is) nice at Christmas time. I like to see them at Christmas time. They make Christmas more real." Dave Mercer, Hastings: "I think the city's doing it for the public to entertain the public. It’s not something they're forcing on the public, Il's like believing in God. You can take it or leave iL" Merle Lancaster, Hastings: "I think To the editor Merle Lancaster we should have (the nativity). That bunch, why don’t they go to Moscow where they came from. Anything with Christmas and New Year's, I'm for all of it. If we do away with this, we're doing away with Christ. That’s the way 1 see iL" Sean Pion, Hastings: "I don't like that the other people don't like iL" WRITE US A LETTER: The Hastings Banner HASTINGS BANNER, INC. 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058 P.O. 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We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any change* such as spelling and punctuation. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 22, 1988 — Page 5 Legal Notices High school concerts can be heard on radio The Hastings High School vocal and in­ strumental Christmas concert of Dec. 10 will be broadcast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Christmas Day and again from 6 to 7 p.m. on WBCH FM/AM The Lakewood High School vocal concert also will be broadcast twice, on Christmas Eve from 6 to 7 p.m. and on Christmas Day from noon until 1 p.m. WBCH also has announced a listening schedule for other holiday programs. On Saturday, the programming lineup will include a special. "Jingle Bell Rock." from I to 5 p.m.; "The Coming of Christ" from 5:30 to 6 p.m. and a holiday edition of "Supcrgold Saturday" from 7 to 11 p.m. The Christmas Eve service from the Hastings First Presbyterian Church will be carried on WBCH FM (100.1) at II p.m. Saturday, followed by Midnight Mass from the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. In addition to the high school concerts, the Christmas Day broadcast schedule will in­ clude the regular Sunday programs from the First Presbyterian Church, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; First Methodist Church, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. and First Baptist Church, from 11 a.m. to noon. At 1 p.m. Sunday. WBCH will carry the original live broadcast of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." starring Lionel Bar­ Synopsis of Minutes HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING rymore and directed by Orson Welles. The local station will continue with a full afternoon Sunday devoted exclusively to Christmas music. During that evening there will be a special presentation of oldies on "Supcrgold Sunday" from 7 p.m. to midnight. This weekend's regular broadcast of "American Top 40" is being rescheduled to Monday. Dec. 26. from 1 to 5 p.m. On New Year's weekend, the top 100 songs of 1988 will be aired Saturday, Dec. 31. from I to 9 p.m. The top 50 songs will be repeated in a New Year’s Day broadcast from noon to 4 p.m. On New Year's Eve. WBCH-FM will broadcast a special "Supcrgold" show. “Mike Harvey's Rockin' New Year's Eve." from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. live from the Spruce Goose/Queen Mary’ in Long Beach. Calif. The six-hour special will include a celebration of the New Year as it hits midnight in each of the time zones in the continental United States. On Sunday. Jan. I. at 7:30 p.m. WBCH also will carry the Gator Bowl game from Jacksonville. Fla., between the Michigan State Spartans and the Georgia Bulldogs. The ABC Radio Network also will have several year-end review programs during that weekend. December 12. 1988 • 7 30 p.m. Pledge to Flog. Roll coll of Officers. oil present. Eleven citizens, one guest. Introduced two new boord members. Norton and Woods. Approved November 14. 1988 minutes. Received Treasurers. BPH Fire. Central Dispatch. Zoning Administrator ond Library reports. Rood all correspondence. Unanimously approved payment of all listed bills. Resolutions to approve Otis Lk. Rd. odd ! cost. $13,509.00. total cost to be spread over two years and 4.5 mi. Cedar Creek Rd. $18,000.00 pending Federal funding. Established a Wall Lk. Sewer Committee of three, including at least one Board Member (J. Woods) to research feasibility of options. Adopted and signed agreement with MN1 Cablesystems. Inc. Received $50 donation from Paul Birman family, use ol Twp. Hall. Authorized township hall telephone number be placed in Delton Directory. Approved printing of letterhead stationery. Re-appointed Basil Tobias, James Springer. Robert Miller to Board of Review Jan. 1. 1989-Dec. 31, 1990. Appointed Robert Norton to Townsh’p Planning Commission Board and John Woods to continue serving on Zoning Board of Appeals. Presented transcript ol Woodland Dr. Special Assessment District Roll to Twp. Board. Adjournment 11:00 p.m. Attested to by: Patricia 1. Baker. Supervisor (12/22) Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board Meeting December 7. 1988 Approved minutes November 2. 1988 meeting. Donated $200 to Barry County Recycling. Approved officials Io attend M.T.A. Education Convention with necessary expenses. Approved 572 ft. of new rood within Township Cemetery. Received Treasurer and Zoning Administrators reports. Approved adjustments to 1988 General Fund budget. Approved payment of vouchers totaling $12,856.46. Respectfully submitted. Phyllis Fuller. Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards. Supervisor (12/22) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 88-20051-NC In the matter ol Amanda Gole Neeson. Social Security Number 377-86-5018. TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday. January 5. 1989 at 2:30 p.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Amanda Gale Nec;on to Aman­ da Gale Hull-Neeson. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent or evil intent. Dote: 12-7-88 Gale L. Hull 2111 Brook St. Middleville. Ml 49333 (12/22) (795-3060) Inside the Vern Troyer Toy Company in Hastings, the modem day Santa Claus worked at his lifelong “labor of love". This photograph by Ray Johnson of the Grand Rapids Press was taken in 1968. You wouldn't know, to have looked at him. that he was Santa Claus. He didn't have a white beard, nor was he rotound. but he was who he was. The best thing about him was most everyone didn’t recognize Santa when they saw him. He was bom in Nashville on Sept. 22, 1903, and his parents, William and Nora (Ar­ nold) Troyer gave him the first name of Vern. He attended First Ward school in Hastings and for a long time he was employed by the Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Co. Vern liked working in a furniture factory because he had access to the scrap lumber he needed He retired from the Bookcase Co. in 1968. He will be remembered for his Vern Troyer Toy Company. When Vern was 11 years old. he built his first toy table with five chairs, using discarded wood friWIhe‘Old Thbld Co. According to a Grand Rapids Press article written about Troyer by Ray Johnson in 1968, it was reported that "He painted the set a bright fire engine red and showed it at the county fair. The table and chair sold for 'five bright silver dollars. I felt like a millionaire.' recalled Vern." The article continued. "Before the fair was over. Vern had orders for 75 more pieces of toy furniture. With his boy friends he built a small shack. The five silver dollars I ought paint, nails and tools. The furniture factory's scrap pile furnished the wood. From the beginning and for the rest of his life, making toys for children was all he ever wanted to do. He was a shy man, given little to socializing, and he never married. He even had a difficult time talking to people because of a speech impediment and mental retardation. So he used his hands, working in his toy shop to express his words. He preferred his toy factory and the joy the toys gave children. For most of his life, Troyer worked in the Grand Rapids Bookcase Co. as a maintenance man. He would watch each load of scrap lumber as it would leave the plant to be burn­ ed. When he saw a piece large enough to use, he would remove it and take it home to make his toy furniture. The company knew he took the scrap lumber and what he was going to do with it. Sometimes they would lay a piece of scrap lumber aside, saying, "save that for Vern." or “Vern can use that piece.” t Johnson's article said, “Vem’s life is in that toy factory, said an old friend. 'He might make a few dollars if he charged little more and wasn't a soft touch for kids.'" The article continued, "But Vern says he doesn't try to make money. 'People who don't have much money can get something for their kids for Christmas.' said Vern. People who can't afford anything get whatever furniture Vern doesn't sell, and Mn ■ ’time for Christmas."' Not everyone appreciated what Vern was doing in his side yard at 705 E. State Road. His magnificent toy shop was made from packing boxes and scrap lumber. It started as a one-room shack, and grew like topsy until it became a two-story structure with five small rooms. Johnson described the shop this way: "Rooms were tacked on at outrageous angles. They were pulled down when no longer needed or allowed to collapse, only to be built again. Neighbors wanted to sec the building removed. They complained that the building was an eyesore and unsafe. Vern indignantly denied that the building was unsafe. 'It can't fall down.’ he said. ‘It’s packed too full of wood and toy furniture I built.'" The building stood for a few years after his death in 1977, then fell, or was tom down, removing all signs of a kindly old man who made Christmas toys for children, whether they could afford them or not. We'ye still got Fisher-Price FUN WITH FOOD CREATEA-CAKE Complete kit with decorations for make-believe cakes! Ages 3-7. 8" Hasbro G.l. JOE NIGHT FORCE STRIKER Hovercraft and six depth charges, cycle! Ages 5-up. Neighbors complained about the unsightliness of Vern Troyer's Toy Shop and some said the old building was unsafe. Troyer was photographed here in 1968 by Ray Johnson of the Grand Rapids Press. ^1MMMMMlM«MMMIM(N«IXMaMWIIM»M» I “Detectives” * | — Happy Holidays — | | Keep up the good work! | | “Dam” Yankee $ • SUPPORT THE J U.S. MARINES Electronic Scanners» • TOYS FOR TOTS* DROP BOXES AT For Speedy ; PARDCrATBiO Checkouts! : TOYS W U8 STORES Thereto a T0XS H • BATTLE CREEK 5740 Beckley Rd. (U mi. south of 1-94 just south of Lakeview Square Mall) US near y°ui CHARGE IT! • PORTAGE 6207 South Westnedge Ave. (Across from Southland Mall) MONDAY - SATURDAY 8:00 AM - MIDNIGHT; SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM VISA MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS DISCOVER �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner - .hursday. December 22. 1988 Minnie Elizabeth Schantz Lena M. Lipkey HASTINGS - Lena M. Lipkey. 84. of 2380 River Road, Hastings, died Monday. Decem­ ber 19. 1988 at Thomapplc Manor. Miss Lipkey was bom on September 14, 1904 in G rand Rapids, the daughter of John a nd Mary (Crook) Lipkey. She came to her present farm home in 1908. She attended Hastings Area Schools and graduated from Hastings High School in 1922. She recieve her Teachers Certification from Barry County Normal and her Masters Degree from Western Michigan University. Miss Lipkey was employed for 40 years teaching in the Delton, Hastings and Middle­ ville areas. She was a member of Hastings Seventh Day Adventist, Michigan and Nation­ al Education Association and Retired Teachers Association. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Mabel Lavender of Hastings; one niece, Mary VanDerMolen of Hastings; one great niece, Marilyn VanDerMolen of Coloma; one foster daughter, Mary Houseman of Grand Ledge. Preceding her in death was one brother, John Lipkey in 1960. ' Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 22 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Philip Colburn officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bany Community Hospice. HASTINGS - Minnie Elizabeth Schantz, 84, of 1695 McGlynn Road, Hastings passed away Sunday, December 18, 1988 at Borgess Medi­ cal Center. She was born on April 1,1904, at Baltimore Township, the daughter of Charles 1. and Altha (Hammond) Hendershot. She attended Hendershot and Haslings High School. Site received her teachers certificate from Barry County Normal. She taught several years at several Bany County rural schools. Mrs. Schantz was married to Wilbur K. Schantz in May. 1924. He died in July 1971. She was a member of the Country Chapel United Methodist Church and the Hendershot Ladies Aid Society Pennock Hospital Guild No. 3. Mrs. Schantz is survived by one son Karl R. Schantz; two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Voight (Bernadene) VanSyckle, Dowling, Mr. and Mrs. Donald (Laura) Berry, Horida; 11 grand­ children; 21 great grandchildren, and one sister, Mr. & Mrs. Lester Leslie (Gaire) Lockwood. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 21 at the Country Chapel, Dowling, with Reverend Mary Hom officiating. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or ones choice. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Harriett G. Knapp HASTINGS - Harriett G. Knapp, 88, of 249 East North Street, Hastings, passed away Friday, December 16,1988 « Hastings Provin­ cial House. Respecting her wishes there will be no funer­ al services. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. ATTEND SERVICES FIRST CHURCH Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. Nonh St.. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, comer of Broadway Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Dec. 25 -10.00 Holy Communion. Saturday. Dec. 24 - 7:30 p.m. Church Service. and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014, The Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir. 9:00 p.m. Church School and Adult Education. 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist. 10:30 a.m. Week­ day Eucharists: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday. 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir. Bi­ ble Study, youth group, and other activities. Thursday. Dec. 22 - 8:00 AA. (No Church School). ’ HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, C. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen A. Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day. Dec. 24 • 11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Services, broadcast over WBCH-AM and FM Cantata by the Chancel Choir. •‘Forever Christmas". Sunday. Dcd. 25 Merry Christmas. 9:30 and 11 OO Wonhip Services. Nursery provid­ ed. Broadcast of 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room. Mon­ day. Dec. 26 - Office Closed. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS. Comer of Jeffer­ son and Walnut. Hastings. Sunday School. 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship II a.m. Pastor: Dale Wells. Phone 948-4012. BARRY COUNTY CHURC” OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. Ml 49058. Nor­ man Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 9484201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School 11 a.m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian ex­ perience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 Father Thomas B. Wirth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11 a.m. HASTINGS HASTINGS Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm, Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School, 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting WednesdayNight 7:30. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST GRACE BRETHREN, “The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady, Pastor, 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour. 6:00 (Elcrn. Bi­ ble Quiz Teams al 5:00). Bible Study. Tues., al 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB club for boys. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broadway. Rev. James E. Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Terns anu Children. JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Compete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings ond loke Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY ot Hastings, Inc. Insurance for your life. Home. Business ond Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES FLEXFA1 INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS • Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer, Pastor. James R. Barrett. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m, Wednes­ day, Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. The Church Page is P?,H ' oy The Hastings Banner, Ihr nurches, and these Local Bus!'.esses: — HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. F.O.I-C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broodway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions'* • DBS. Jellerson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook «d. — Hostings. M.chigon ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Pastor J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday Schoo' 9:45 a.m.; Worship II a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch, Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Marjorie I. Endsley Eugene C Brown NASHVILLE - Marjorie I. Endsley, 78, of Route #3, Guy Road, Nashville, died Wednes­ day, December 14, 1988 al Provincial House, Haslings. Mrs. Endsley was bom on March 14,1910 in Maple Grove Township, Barry County, the daughter of Ray and Stella (Swift) Dingman. She was raised in Maple Grove Township and attended the Mayo School. She was married to Russell H. Endsley on July 3, 1928 in Battle Creek. She and her husband have been engaged in fanning in Maple Grove Township for many years. Mrs. Endsley is survived by her husband Russell; one son, Rex Endsley of Newberry; six grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Leon (Hah) Martz of Haslings and Mrs. William (Marian) Link of Vermontville; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were one sister Leona Freese and one brother Howard Dingman. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 17, 1988 at Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville with Rev. Marvin Potter officiating. Burial was at the Wilcox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Disease Foundation. HASTINGS - Eugene C. Brown, 62, of Hastings, died Tuesday, December 13, 1988. Mr. Brown was born on October 29,1926 in Port Huron, the son of Daniel E. and Gladys Brown. He was employed at the Department of Natural Resources and was the Conservation Officer for Barry County for many years. Mr. Brown is survived by his mother Gladys Brown Penzenhagen; two brothers, Robert Brown and Russell Brown both of Port Huron; three daughters, Karin Brown Bowerman of Hastings, Laura and Mike Hall of Lansing, Cynthia and Rick Jensen of Lansing; two sons, Scott Brown of Lansing and Kenneth Brown of Hastings; four grandchildren. Preceding him in death was his father, Daniel Brown in 1964. Funeral services were held Friday, Decem­ ber 16, 1988 at Arthur Smith Funeral Homes South Chapel, Port Huron with Rev. Darrell Tallman officiating. Burial was at Ruby Cemetery, Ruby, MI. Mary R. Eaton MARSHALL - Mary R. Eaton, 73, of Marshall, died Saturday afternoon, December 17, 1988, at Community Hospital in Battle Creek after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Eaton was bom in Middleville on Februaiy 21, 1915, the daughter of Raymond and Mabel (Odis) Mugridge. She was a life long resident of this area, moving to Marshall in 1944. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Moose Lodge No. 676 of Marshall and a member of the Women of the Moose. On December 31, 1935, she married Lawrence A. Eaton in Hastings. He preceded her in death in 1971. Mrs. Eaton is survived by three sons, Daryl Eaton, Edward Eaton and Fred Eaton all of Marshall; 12 grandch-ldren; six great grand­ children; a brother Joirn T. Mugridge of Fl Thomas, Arizona; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Lawrence Eaton, Jr., in 1956 and two brothers, Raymond Mugridge, Robert Mugridge and a sister, Wilda McKibben. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 20, at Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home with Rev. Vic Heal of the West Eckford Missionary Church officiating. Burial was at Dowling Cemetery. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Local TB and Emphysema Association of Calhoun County. Assistance with memorials is avail­ able at the funeral home. Randy Lee Campbell tie L. Babcock ST. JOHNS - Randy Lee Campbell, 24, of St. Johns, passed away Friday, December 16 at his residence. Mr. Campbell was bom on February 29, 1964, the son of Ronald and Karen (Sinclair) Campbell. He was raised in Si. Johns and attended school there. He is survived by his mother and step-father Karen and Peter Vanderlin, St. Johns; one sister, Mr. and Mrs. David (Tracey) Cushing, Orlando, Hordia; three step-brothers, Tim, Peter and John Vanderlin, St. Johns; one half sister, Becky Bell, Middleville; maternal grandmother, Verdie Sinclair, Hastings; pater­ nal grandmother, Irma Campbell, Haslings; step-paternal grandmother, oipha Lance, Big Rapids; one niece and several aunts and uncles. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 20 at the Wren Funeral Home, with Rev. David B. Nelson Jr. officiating. Burial was at the Hastings Township Cemetery. LACEY - Josie L. Babcock, 91, formerly of Lacey, passed away Friday, December 16 at Community Hospital, Battle Creek. Mrs. Babcock was bom May 10, 1897, the daughter of Frank and Lottie (Norman) Patchen. She was raised in the Barry County area, living at Bristol Lake for 30 years. She attended the Bedford schools. She was married to Herman J. Babcock. He preceded her in death in 1957. Mrs. Babcock was a member of the Lacey Methodist Church. She is survived by her foster son, John Grudzinski, Battle Creek. Graveside services were held Monday, December 19, at Union Cemetery, with the Reverend Mary Hom officiating. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Country United Methodist Church, Dowling. Thomas Michael Taylor HOPKINS TOWNSHIP - Thomas Michael Taylor, 33, of Hopkins Township, died Satur­ day, December 17, 1988 from accidental ininries. Mr. Taylor was President of St. Stanislaus School Board of Education. Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife Laura; children, Daniel and Amy at home; parents. Frank and Gertrude Taylor of Middleville; father and mother-in-law, Clyde and Madeline Zeigler of Hastings; two brothers, Frank Jr. and Connie Taylor of Dorr and Robert and Wendy Taylor of Hastings; two sisters, Mrs. Randy (Linda) Mankin of Allegan and Mrs. Steve (Susan) Shelley of Hopkins; grandmother, Ann (Emma) Weber of Dorr; one brother-in-law, Jerry and Sandi Zeigler of Wyoming; several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, December 20, 1988 at St. Stanislaus Church with Father Stephen Naas as Celebrant Burial was ar Maplewood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made tn St. Stanislaus School Building Fund. Arrangements were made by ArcherHampel Funeral Home, Wayland. Going Away for the Holidays? — TRAVEL IN STYLE AND COMFORT — 1989 CMC C-20 S1TU.M7 Conversion van Regal Edition conversion, 350, V-8, automatic, air 4 captains chairs with rear couch, fiberglass running boards, AMfFM stereo cassette, and TV. ^°™$20,990 F''Where The ExcitementBegins!" BLANKENSTEIN Pontiac • Oldsmobile • CM Trucks Christmas Message Woodland News: by Catherine Lucas Woodland has many excellent displays of lighting this year. There are several on North Main Street goin£ out of the village to the north. The displays continue on Jordan Road west of North Woodland Road, and these in­ clude especially fine ones al the homes of Perry and Nora Stowell and Larry Enz. Probably, if judges were appointed to choose the greatest display in or around Woodland, the Art Meade farm east of the village on Carlton Center Road would be con­ sidered number one. If a person has time to drive around Woodland after dark this season, none of these farms, homes and roads should be missed. Jeff and Yvonne Mackenzie are both home from Michigan State University for the holiday break between quarters. Young Doug MacKcnzic and his wife, Karen, will arrive sometime Friday at the family farm on Velte Road, where they will spend Christmas Eve with the MacKcnzic family before going to the Detroit area Christmas morning to spend part of that day with Karen's family. Doug is employed as a software engineer by a manufacturer of specialized computers in Cleveland. f0«B( of our list, always you sant^u5>fo^«couiaginBan inspiring us to try harder. And it is th; custom w fof i ^wlth When we do w pledge our continued Ed, Jeanette and Matthew Markwart traveled to Holland Friday afternoon to bring Andrew home from Hope College for the holidays. Jennie France and C.B. Long, other Woodland area students at Hope College, also came home this weekend to spend the holiday season with their families. Kilpatrick Missionary Society members held their December dinner at noon on Wednesday last week. Hostesses were Evelyn Goodrich and Hildred Chase, who served meatballs to the larger-than-usual crowd in the church basement. There will be no men’s breakfast at Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun­ day School al 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service al 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev, Ken Hartgcrink. Phone 664-4811, Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfield United Methodist Sundav School....................... 9 a.m. Church............................. 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School..................9:30 a.m. Church......................... . 10:30 a.m. Woodbury on Saturday, Dec. 24, or Satur­ day, Dec. 31. due to the holidays. This breakfast is held for men of all Woodland­ area churches every Saturday at 7 a.m. yearround unless otherwise announced. Woodland Woman’s Study Club had a Christmas dinner at their noon meeting on Tuesday. Dec. 14. The turkey and dressing was cooked by Bumice Vroman and the rest of the meal was potluck. During a short business meeting after din­ ner. it was reported that Gayle Brooks had surgery that day at Pennock Hospital and that Claudine Matthews had a stroke on Thanksgiving Day. The roll call was a favorite Christmas memory. Many happy times were recalled by the ladies. The Lakewood High School Vagabonds arrived at the Woodland Lions Den with Robert Oster. These 14 young musicians and singers entertained the ladies for 45 minutes with Christmas music and instrumental solos. Soloists included Becky Schroeder, who played a violin solo; Jennifer Teller singing. "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” Salli McCloud singing "Worship The King." and Mike Marstellcr. who sang "Forgiven." Special soloists during some of the group presentations included Cathy Brock. Jennifer Teller and Mike Marstellcr. The group wore matching outfits of black with touches of blue velvet stripes on the grils’ bodice and in the boy's cummerbunds and tics. The girls also had matching jewelry — silver chain bracelets and necklaces. Continued on page 16 The Officers, Directors and Staff Directors Si ATI0NAL B ANK of II ASTINGS William D. Baxter Mark R.S. Johnson Jack E. Echtinaw Larry J. Komstadt Richard T. Groos Robert W Sherwood Thomas T Groos David C. Wren Donald L Haywood. Sr. Edward B. Caukin, Director Emeritus Richard M Cook. Director Emeritus Officers Robert W Sherwood......................................... Chairman ol the Board and President Richard T. Groos........................................ Vice Chairman of the Board Larry J Komstadt............................................ Executive Vice President Franre Johnson..................................................................Vice President West State at Broadway Member FDIC Martan K. Wurm........................................... Vice President and Cashier Bruce A Hunt............... ..................................... Assistant Vice President Jean Freeland.....................................................Assistant Vice President �The Haslings Banner — Thursday. December 22. 1988 — Page 7 Area Birth Announcements Hawkins-Smith un ited in marriage Jordan-Swank united in marriage Martin-Parker exchange wedding vows Tamcla K. Jordan and Steven E. Swank wcrc united in marriage on July 30 at the First United Methodist Church. The double-ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Robert Kersten in the presence of 250 guests. Special music was provided by Michel and Corrinc O’Hcran. with pianist Kay O'Hcran. Tamcla is the daughter of Lawrence and Beverly Jordan. Hcr grandparents arc Mr. and Mrs. Richard Maivillc Sr. and Mrs. Elsa Taylor, all of Haslings. Steven is the son of Gary and Charlene Swank of Hastings. His grandparents arc Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Swank of Dowling and Mrs. Allicc Dietz of Ark. Wearing hcr mother’s wedding gown, grac­ ed with hcr great-grandmother’s wedding pendant, she was escorted by hcr father. Her gown was antique white satin, brocade bodice with train, topped with bow at empire waist. Pearl buttons accented the bodice and sleevctips. Her tiarra was a satin bow with lace matching the gown. Belinda (Guernsey) Falconer was maid of honor, with Angela Lumbert and Susan Kolvanich as bridemaids, all of Hastings. Their gowns wcrc floor-length pink satin with lace bodice. The best man was Edward Woodmansee of Hastings with Daivid Wilmore of Battle Creek and Roger Walker of Hastings as groomsmen. The ringbearer was Jeffery Maivillc cousin of the bride and flowergirl was Sara Swank, cousin of the groom. Serving as ushers were Steven Jordan brother of the bride, and Jon Douglas. Guest book attendant.was Lori Maivillc, cousin of the bridewere Richard and Jackie Maivillc Jr., aunt and uncle of the bride. Church aisles were graced with candle chinneys with flower arrangements of pink/white roses and carnations with pearls and lace. A reception and buffet was held at the Com­ munity Building, with music by Crystal Thunder of Grand Rapids. Our honored guest was the bride’s great­ grandmother. Ruth Sheldon of Adrian. The couple enjoyed their honeymoon in Up­ per Michigan and now reside in Battle Creek. Susanne Kay Martin and Thomas Milo Parker were united in marriage on Nov. 5 at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Kent Keller. Parents of the couple are Donald and Cecelia Martin and Gordon and Dorothy Parker, all of Hastings. Attending the bride as maid of honor was Julie Gray, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Marianne Slocum, twin sister of the bride; Marcia Martin and Kathleen Pike, sisters of the bride; and Cecily Pike, niece of the bride. Best man was Hal Gray, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Jeff and Greg Parker, brothers of the groom; Wayne Rodgers, friend of the groom; and Ryan Mar­ lin. son of the bride. Flower girl was Anne Parker and ring bearer was David Parker. Attending the guest book were Elizabeth Slocum and Katie Parker. Soloist Greg Matthews sang “Trudy" and "The Wedding Song." Organist was Joan Cotant. The reception was held at the Hastings Community Building. Serving the wedding cake were Marianne Martin and Becky Parker. Master and mistress of ceremonies wcrc Ray and Dewbbie Girrbach. friends of the couple. An honored guest was Rena Babcock, grandparent of the bride. The couple spent their honeymoon in the Caribbean on a cruise and now live in Hastings. Amy Sue Hawkins and Carroll Bart Smith were married Aug. 6 at the Bellevue United Methodist Church. The Rev. Sanders performed the 5 p.m. double-ring ceremony in the presence of 200 guests. Robert and Mary Hawkins of Bellevue are the bride's parents. Parents of the bridegroom arc Carroll and Alexandra Smith of Nashville. The bride wore a Victorian-slyle gown of ivory satin trimmed with lace. She carried a silk bridal bouquet of pink roses and white carnations cascading down with ivy leaves. Attending the bride as maid of honor was Stacey Farmer of Toledo. Ohio. Bridesmaids wcrc Alicia Rice, sister of the groom. Shari Hawkins, sister of bride, and Sue Harper. All attendants carried one long Memmed rose and greens. Tiffani Coats was the flowergirl and Philip Coats was the ringbearer. Best man was Steve Schilz of Fort Wayne. Ind. Groomsmen wcrc Mark Smith, brother of the groom. Jeff Hawkins, brother of the bride, and William Smith. Special guests wcrc the bride’s grand­ parents. Ida Cole of Eaton Rapids, and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hawkins of Lansing; the bridegroom's grandmother. Mary Price of Bellevue, and Jim and Adele Morgan of Connecticut. Following a honeymoon trip to northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, the couple resides in Olivet. Ulrich-Schwennesen announce engagement Bette Ulrich of Hastings and Mike Ulrich of Nashville are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Michelle Jean, to Mark Steven Schwenncsen. son of Al and Kathy Schwennesen of Wayland. An Aug. 19, 1989 wedding is being planned. ' IT’S A GIRL Joe and Ester Garza. Coldwater. Dec. 11,4 p.m.. 8 lbs.. 9M ozs. Ben and Tammy Heath. Hastings. Dee. 14, 6:42 p.m.. 7 lbs.. 14'^ ozs. Bruce and Chcric Valentine. Hastings. Dec. 14. 8:21 a.m.. 9 lbs.. 10 ozs. Peter and Lori French. Lake Odessa. Dec. 14. 7:04 p.m., 8 lbs. Hector and Gretta Hernanvez. Lake Odessa. Dec. 20. 4:56 a.m.. 6 lbs., 2 ozs. Michelle Moore is proud to announce the birth of hcr daughter. Ashley Marie on Nov. 21. She weighed 6 lbs.. 14'4 ozs.. time: 6:19 p.m. IT’S A BOY Theresa Wendorf. Hastings. Dec. 13. 1:52 p.m.. 5 lbs. 15 ozs. Timothy and Karen Middlcmiss. Hastings. Dec. 15. 5:52 p.m.. 8 lbs.. 216 ozs. Landis-Kidder united in marriage Gary Landis and Lisa Kidder were united in marriage Saturday, Nov. 5, at their home in Lake Odessa. A reception at the Masonic Temple in Nashville followed the ceremony. The couple now lives in Lake Odessa. Klingmans to observe 50th wedding anniversary Elwood and Elizabeth Klingman will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on Dee. 28. They will celebrate on Christmas Day. Dee. 28 with their families. The Klingmans are the parents of Mrs. Lois Reese of Lake Odessa, David Klingman of Olivet and Nathan Klingman of Sunfield. Complete Life & Health Coverage 964-2069 Battle Creek C Wcwtall strfcktaMi Strickland Rd. 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Huge Savings On Harlequin Sofa-Sleeper Gordon and Dorothy Parker are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary this week. The couple was married on Dec. 23. 1948. The Parkers are parents of Jeff and Becky Parker, Thomas and Susanne Parker and Greg Parker. They also have four grandchildren. Foote-Eastman announce engpgement SUBSCRIBE to the HASTINGS BANNER tor Complete County News! Give Us A Call... 948-8051 5699 Mr. and Mrs. Philip Armstrong of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Brenda Sue. to Clifford M. Morse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford L. Morse of Hastings. Both arc Hastings High School graduates. A June 10. 1989. wedding is being planned. • Nagels celebrated 60th wedding anniversary Ben and Hazel Nagel observed their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday. Dec. I5. The occasion was celebrated with their families Saturday. Dee. 17, at the VFW Hall in Middleville. The Nagels are the parents of Richard and Lois Scppancn. Hebert and Marian Brown. 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Armstrong-Morse announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Foote are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Marie, to Ripley Warren Eastman of Hastings. Ripley is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Eastman of Hastings. Rip is a 1984 graduate of Hastings High School and L employed at Bradford-White of Middleville. Lisa is a 1983 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed at Royal In­ surance Company of Grand Rapids. A June 24. 1989. wedding is being planned. »$699 Call 852-1716 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Miller’s FURNITURE & CARPET STORE 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. MS-2091 TW HOME IMPROVEMDCT LOAN ACCOUNT ° f^ca. �County Officials ... City Officials ... Mary Lou Gray Mayor ■ City of Hastings Jerry Sarver Acting Chief of Police - City of Hastings Roger Caris Fire Chief ■ City of Hastings Sharon Vickory Clerk - City of Hastings Jane Barlow Treasurer - City of Hastings David Wood Bam1 County Sheriff Sandy Schondelmayer Register of Deeds Nancy Boersma County Clerk Juanita Yarger County Treasurer Barbara Forman County Abstractor Mike Klovanich James King Director of Public Services & City Engineer Surveyor Barry County Court House Hastings City Council ... Frank Campbell 1st Ward Robert Shaffer Drain Commissioner Dale Crowley Prosecuting Attorney Kenneth Miller 1st Ward Gary Holman District Court Judge Don Spencer 2nd Ward Richard Shaw Probate Judge Bill Cusack 2nd Ward Richard Shuster Circuit Court Judge Mariam White 3rd Ward Esther Walton 4th Ward Dave Jasperse 4th Ward Yankee Springs Township ... David VanElst Supervisor Marilyn Page Hastings City Hall Barry Clerk Orangeville Township ... Alice Jansma Darlene Harper Treasurer Clerk Dorothy Seger Fred E. Lewis Trustee Trustee Jack Finkbeiner Castleton Township ... Justin Cooley Supervisor Trustee Carlton Township ... Junia Jarvie Richard Yarger Clerk Supervisor Loretta Pixley Keith Marlow Treasurer Trustee ■■■ Barry County Courts and Health Building Best regards of the holiday season have a happy new year! �from your city, and county tow nship officials To Our Friends: For you, we wish a Holiday Season warmed with the spirit of a glowing hearth, bright with the joys of gleaming trees and glad surprises...and most of all, rich in the blessings of home and family. It is our pleasure to send you this fond greeting, and with it our deeP *™titudefor the Privile%e of serving you. Hope Township ... Patricia Baker Robert Norton Supervisor Treasurer Shirley Case Meryl Peake Clerk Trustee Barry County Board of Commissioners ... Marge Radant District No. I Robert Wenger District No. 2 Paul Richard Dean Distirct No. 3 Orvin Moore District No. 4 Theodore McKelvey Irving Township ... Leslie Raber Supervisor Emily Harrison Clerk Norene Riegler Treasurer James Harrison • Trustee Charles Kidder Trustee District No. 5 Ethel Boze District No. 6 Baltimore Township ... Theodora Soya Clerk ' Rae M. Hoare District No. 7 Patty Armour Treasurer Rutland Township ... Patricia Newton Trustee Robert M. Edwards Ken Granata Supervisor Trustee Phyllis Fuller Clerk Dale I. Cappon Treasurer Maple Grove Township ... Rod Crothers Supervisor Sandra James Trustee Susan Butler Clerk Barbara Bedford Trustee Joyce Starring Treasurer Jerry Bradley Trustee Monte Allen Trustee Russell Palmer Trustee Floyd Shilton Trustee Assyria Township ... Court House Clock o Johnstown Township ... Larry W. Carpenter Verlyn Stevens Supervisor Supervisor Dena A. Miller June Doster Clerk Clerk Nianne A. Jarrard Wilma Strickland Treasurer Treasurer Billy S. Neal Wendall Strickland Trustee Trustee �Paqe 10 — The Hastings Banner —- Thursday, December 22, 1988 Legal Notices State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE INDEPENDENT PROBATE Filo No. 88-2GO33-IE Estate of James K. lewis. Social Security Number 368-03-8996. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by the following: * The decedent, whoso last known address wos 926 Barlow lake. Middleville. Michigan 49333 died October 22. 1988. An instrument dated January 31. 1982 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Ci editors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be barred unless presented within four months of the date of publication ol this notice, or four months after the claim becomes due. whichever is laler. Claims must be presented to the independent personal representative: Frederick Charles Lewis. 9180 Harris Rood. Olivet. Ml 49076. Notice Is further given that the estate will bo thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Suzanne Krumholz Clark (39100) 230 N. Washington Sq.. Suite 306 Lansing. Ml 48933-1312 517-372-0305 (12/22) BARRY TOWNSHIP Board Meeting December 6. 1988 Meeting cal'ed to order at 7:30 p.m. All board members present. Approved the transfer of ownership of Liquor License at Gilkey Lake Tavern, inc. Accepted with regret the resignation of J. Stidham as police patrolman. Decided to gel gasoline for Police Dept from Senior Oil Inc. of Battle Creek. Had one bid for snowplowing for $27.00 per hr. from T. Skowren. Decided to go with that. Decided not to adopt resolution to hold Annual Meeting, therefore Barry Township will not have a Annual Meeting. Will be sending cards requesting property owners desire for sewer service in Delton Sewer District. If the cards aren't returned marked other­ wise it will mean a yes vote. Meeting with Rood Commission Jan. 3rd. Bills read end approved. Meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. Lois Brcmley. Clerk Asserted to by: William B. Wooer, Supervisor (12/22) Ann Landers Details of deceased’s body given Dear Ann Landers: When my husband died suddenly, wc told the funeral director that it was his wish to be cremated but that the family wanted to view the body in private first. The funeral director proceeded to tell us what part of the body was water, and what was bone, tissue, etc. We really did not want to know all that so I interrupted him and changed the subject. At the private viewing, the funeral director said to me. “His feet were so swollen I could hardly get his shoes on," and "the reason he feels so hard is because we had to pump a lot of oxygen into him.” A few months later, my sister died and when we were viewing the body before visita­ tion. the funeral director (a different onc in another city) said. "I had a terrible time with her mouth, getting it to stay together properly due to the tube being in so long.” Also. "Don't touch her hands - they were so swollen and discolored I had to put a lot of powder on them." I am wondering if these individuals receive training of any kind. I was appalled by these comments. They caused us a great deal of distress at a time when we already had more than we could handle. Your opinion is wanted. B.D. in Chicago See Santa Off on Christmas Eve Dear B.D.: 1 spoke with Robert E. Harden, executive director of the National Funeral Directors Association. He said all funeral directors must be licens­ ed. There are 40 mortuary schools in tiu country. The onc- to two-year programs in­ clude courses in psychology, bereavement and how to deal with the family. In my opinion unless a family member asks specific questions or the funeral director feels that certain explanations are necessary, relatives should be spared the gruesome details. The directors you dealt with are clods, airheads or both. Why keep their shoes on? Dear Ann Landers: What is your opinion about gynecologists telling their patients to leave their shoes on when being examined? I know two women, both in their mid-20s, who visited doctors in different cities, and both were asked to keep their shoes on. One woman was referred to the gynecologist by her mother (who was never told to keep her shoes on). This woman was wearing high heals and the nurse told her to take everything off but to keep her shoes on. The other was also instructed to take off everything but her shoes (which happened to be high-heeled boots). Onc thing I know for certain is that if my gynecologist or his nurse told me to keep my shoes on I would ask. "What on earth for?" Ann. do you know of any reason why a woman should keep hcr shoes on in the stir­ rups. or should these doctors be reported? Just sign me Barefoot in Illinois Dear Barefoot: I checked with three gynecologists and they all said that they don’t ask their patients to keep their shoes on during a pelvic examination. The following reasons were suggested for doctors who do: (a) if the stirrups aren't padded, they can be very cold, (b) Foot odors can be a problem, especially in the winter when women are wearing boots, (c) Sometimes a patient must get up and walk to another part of the office, (d) There may be hygienic reasons, such as a patient who has a fungal infection of the foot. Tickling is form of torture Join BARRY COUNTY 1 TRANSIT’S Holly Trolley in Sending Santa off to the North Pole. At 11:45 A.M. on Saturday the 24th Catch a FREE RIDE on the HOLLY TROLLEY or Transit Bus from the Trolley Stop (Corner of Church & State) to the Hastings City/County Airport. SANTA’S FLIGHT LEAVES AT 12:00 NOON — Don’t Miss It! — Call Bai.y County Transit for more information ... 948-8098 — HOLLY TROLLEY SCHEDULE Monday through Friday 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. — SANTA’S TROLLEY HOURS — Sat., December 17th • 1 to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Hodges Jewelry Mon., December 19th • 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by National Bank Wed., December 21st • 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. compliments bct Thurs., December 22nd • 8 to 10 p.m. Sponsored by wbch Sat., December 24th • 10 a.m. to 12 noon compliments bct Dear Ann Landers: When I was a little girl my two sisters used to pin me down and tickle me until I couldn’t breathe. They were both older and bigger than I was, and when they ganged up on me I didn’t stand a chance. I am very ticklish all over so when I protected my ribs and feet, my sisters would still tickle my legs and back. Summer was always the worst because swimsuits and light clothing left me especially vulnerable. Il was an almost daily agony. Sure, my mother stepped in when the tickl­ ing went too far and I became hysterical, but she couldn't be there all the time. When one or both of my sisters had me alone in the house, they loved to comer me. I am 26 now and even though my sisters probably oey?r think about what they did to me, I still stiffen if either of them comes too close. I know most people believe tickling is harmless fun. but when someone tickles me, 1 don't consider it fun. 1 cringe. Ann. please get the message out to parents, and especially older brothers and sisters: Tickling a defenseless kid is not child's play. It's cruel, and that child needs to be rescued. AUlson in NJ. Dear Allison: 1 have dealt with this pro­ blem before, but tickling is such a welldisguised form of torture that I feel it should be unmasked periodically. Tickling is NOT. repeat NOT. harmless fun. It is a subtle form of sadism. Children have been known to go into convulsions after being tickled for a long lime. Parents should be alert to the dangers of tickling, and it should not be tolerated. Hubby led a double life Dear Ann Landers: "Bereaved and Griev­ ing" is lucky she found out about her cheating husband after his death. Now she can give her best “friend" the cold shoulder and get on with her life. I wasn’t so lucky. I found out about my cheating husband two years after he retired and we moved out of town. He had been sleeping with prostitutes for many years and was sending money to his favorite. One day he neglected to put a stamp on a letter to her. it was returned and I got the mail. When I read that letter I started to check his belong­ ings and found additional letters that left no doubt about the double life he had been living. I was gening advice about a legal separation when 1 learned I had cancer, which I suspect may have been brought on by the stress. I went through a very difficult time and for some reason my life has been spared. Only my doctor and a psychologist know about my husband. I cannot afford to be divorced and my husband would never consider it because he is a staunch Catholic. (He is at Mass this morning, as he has been every Sunday of our married life.) I no longer love this man, but he is a good provider and I am a good housekeeper. Sometimes 1 wonder how long I can endure this loveless life, but so far I don’t have the courage to end it. I’m sure I will someday — one way or another. You cheating men, take Ann’s advice and bury your mail before it buries you or your wife. — Disillusioned in Florida Dear Disillusioned: Thanks for the warn­ ing. Meanwhile, you didn't ask for advice so I won’t give any. I wonder, however, about women who stay with men wh ,o patronize prostitutes. In this era of AIDS, such passivity could be a death sentence. Are you having a problem finding a gift for the person who has everything? Ann Landen ’ new booklet, "Gems, " is ideal for a nights­ tand or coffee table. "Gems" is a collection of Ann Landers' most requested poems and essays. Send $4 plus a self-addressed stamped No. 10 envelope (65 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, Hl. 60611-0562. COPYRIGHT 1988 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNCICATE Lake Odessa News: Mildred Shade and her families gathered at the Sunfield Community Hall on Dec. 11 for their annual Christmas potluck dinner and party. A social afternoon followed and was enjoyed by the 43 in attendance. Charles and Julie Russell of Lake Odessa announce the birth of their son, Aaron Charles, who weighed six pounds, 11 ounces, and who has an 18 month-old-sister, Kaylah Renee. The grandparents are David and Sharon Barrone of Lake Odessa and Charles and Doris Russell of Cabot, Ark. Great grandparents are Ovid and Agnes Price of Nashville, Johnny and Dorothy Barrone of Battle Creek, Marie Lynn of Russellville, Ark., and great-great-grandmothers Bertha Marshall of Nashville and Eva Menick of Hastings. Alex Lee is the newborn son of Mark and Victoria Erickson of Velte Road. He was bom on Dec. 8 and weighed 9 lbs., 5 oz. He was welcomed home by brother, Kyle, and sister, Natalie. His grandparents are Ronald and Marge Erickson and Ward and Elaine VanLannen. His great-grandmother is Mrs. Ida Nickle of St. Ignace. Milded Shade, her daughter Linda Irvin and daughter Sally were callers at Thomapple Manor recently to visit with Vertie McDonald, who is feeling well for her age of 104. They report Hildred Clum is improving from hcr injuries and now is able to walk with a walker. They also visited Rachael Scofield. The annual free Christmas dinner spon­ sored by the VFW post and Auxiliary ws a success, according to reports, as 83 were served dinner at the hall. A musical program was presented during the meal. Jim and Achsah Blockowiak were busy during the holidays, entertaining family and friends, plus attending other veteran's dinners and meetings. Members of the VFW Post and Auxliary enjoyed their Christmas party and potluck al the hall on Sunday evening, Dec. 11. Bernice Clum, who has been a resident at Lake Manor, is now at Provincial House in Hastings. Clara Rush, another resident of Lake Manor, has left to be with relatives. Clayion Haynes of Hickory Corners has been hospitalized at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo and is reported as improving. He is a brother of Mildred Shade and expects to be at the home soon of another sister. Eunice Borden, and husband al Augusta, where he will be cared for. The United Methodist Women of Central United Methodist church met on Dec. 12 for a program entitled ’‘Beyond The Manger." which incorporated singing, scripture reading and meditations, with the conclusion being sharing of concerns for persons and situations tht are less than happy at this season The room and tables were decorated and refreshments were served by the evening cir­ cle. Alice Hawk and Leah Abbott presented the program. Boxes of gifts for the World Thank Offering were gathered in a decorated basket as part of the program. The Women’s Fellowship of First Con­ gregational Church were hostesses for a Christmas gathering on Wednesday after­ noon, Dec. 14, with guests from several area churches. Devotions by Jane Shoemaker, vocal music by Jodi Farman and children Jessica and Jonathan prefaced the appearance of one Joseph of Nazareth, portrayed by the Rev. Steven Reid of Hastings. Refreshments were served in the dining room after the program. Friends of the Library will meet on Tues­ day, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. at the library. Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet on Thursday, Jan. 5, with Tom Niethamer of Woodland bringing the program on Alaska. The Depot Committee has an­ nounced that the “Depot-Mania” dance on Dec. 10 was a big success. The disc-jockey drew names for the winners of items. Erika Behler won the Christinas angel contributed by Julie Maurer; Maurice Gierman of Ten­ nessee and Florida won the afghan, Chris (Lykens) Greenfield of Hastings was awarded the wooden chest, painted by Ethel Goodemoot. The 55-Plus luncheon at Lakewood High School was well attended. An unusual pro­ gram of Spanish music was presented by Maggie Rivera of Ionia and Ernie Rivera of Portland before lunch in the cafeteria. Ernie was a 1951 graduate of Lake Odessa High School. The Herbruck factory on Bonanza Road is now in operation. They arc producing egg products, including omelets. The Alethian class and several members of the Discovery group of Central United Methodist Church held their December joint Christmas dinner at Dari’s Restaurant near Alio with 43 present. After the meal, the group enjoyed carol singing, with Manin Vipond playing accompaniment. Ted Armstrong is the retiring Alethian president. Christmas Eve from 5 p.m. until midnight is the suggested time for displaying luminaries. A sample is on display at the Page Memorial Building. All that is needed is a plastic milk jug. some sand and a votive can­ dle for each light. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 22 ’ ■ Escapee stands mute to burglary charges A defendant recaptured Dec. 9 after a successful escape five days earlier from the appeal, until June 1989. Barry County Jail was arraigned last week on breaking and entering charges. A pre-trial hearing was set last week for Jan. 9 for Eugene Gibson on charges of Timothy Johnson. 21, waived arraignment resisting and obstructing a police officer. Gibson, 26, was arrested in October in and stood mute Dec. 14 to the felony offense. He was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers Nov. 23 after a break-in of a charges he resisted arrest while allegedly violating his probation. The charge is a store in Orangeville. Last week, he waived preliminary exam in two-year misdemeanor offense. In April, Gibson, of 224 56th District Court and was bound over to Washington St., was sentenced to 10 Circuit Court for arraignment on the escape months in jail for violating a condition of his probation by being out past midnight. In from jail charge. His co-defendant in both the burglary and jail escape, Frederick E. 1/2 N. in jail for attempted breaking and entering. last week and is set to be arraigned in Circuit Court on the escape charges. Eugene C. Hollon, 35, of 8860 Marsh Road, will face pre-trial hearing Feb. 6 on A pre-trial hearing will be held Jan. 11 for Johnson, of Dayton, Ohio. Bond was charges of misrepresenting the identity of a In other court business: A Hastings man pleaded guilty last week to a reduced drunken driving charge. In a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office, Clarence F. Harrington, 33, pleaded guilty to second-offense drunken driving, a one-year misdemeanor offense. In exchange, the felony charge of drunken driving, third offense, will be dismissed by the prosecutor when Harrington is sentenced Jan. 25. Additional misdemeanor offenses of driving with a suspended license, transporting open intoxicants and improper use of a motor vehicle license plate also will be dismissed by the prosecutor. In court Dec. 14, Harrington, of 5033 S. Bedford Road., said he had been driving on ’Tis the season of merriment and festive days, that we all look forward to in so many ways. As we celebrate this Yuletide with good friends and good cheer, we’re especially happy to extend our glad tidings to all of you who’ve been our special friends throughout the year. With warmest wishes and. many thanks, may you enjoy the happiest and healthiest of holidays. July 1986, he was sentenced to nine months Miller, III, also waived preliminary exam continued, but Johnson remains lodged in the Barry County Jail. MEEEM His license remains suspended, pending motor vehicle and operating a chop shop. Hollon stood mute in November to the two felony offenses. He is charged with altering the serial number on a 1974 Harley Davidson motorcycle and other activities at his shop on Marsh Road. Jury selection began last week for a Battle Creek defendant in a year-old burglary case. But before trial on breaking and entering charges began, Kenneth Landers, 28, pleaded guilty to the charge Dec. 12 as part of a plea 385-6671 • Department 9510, Kalamazoo agreement with the prosecutor's office. A sentencing date was not set by visiting Judge Patrick McCauley. Landers was charged in connection with an October 1987 burglary of a home in the 6500 block of South Bedford Road in Baltimore Township. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. A jury also was chosen Dec. 12 for a case M-37 near Campground Road Nov. 15 when involving a Delton man facing several charges. police pulled him over for crossing the center line. Before driving, he said he had Trial was scheduled to begin Dec. 15, but Samuel A. Ritchie, 20, agreed to plead been drinking but wasn't sure how much he guilty to a lesser charge. CLOVERLEAF “Michigan’s Vqjume RV Dealer” Aljo ■ Coachman - Escaper - Gulfstream Clean Used RV’s ■ RV Parts - Service - Accessories 685-9888 • 1199 M-89 West, Plainwell Defense attorney David Tripp asked Judge Richard M. Shuster to continue Harrington's carrying a concealed weapon. In exchange for his guilty plea to that charge, additional bond so he could spend Christmas with his counts of carrying a concealed weapon, driving with a restricted license and using aging mother. But Shuster cancelled Harrington's bond and ordered him held in the Bany County Jail until he's sentenced. marijuana Daniel J. George, 23, was sentenced Dec. 13 in connection with a May break-in at Stidham Gravel Pit in Rutland Towpship^ ,, In exchange for the dismissal of more serious charges of breaking and entering and larceny from a motor vehicle, George pleaded guilty in November to the attempted breaking and entering charge. George was accused of breaking a glass window to enter the West State Road building and steal race car tires and wheel rims. As part of his plea agreement, George agreed to testify against co-defendants in the case. He was given credit for 37 days served in the Barry County Jail awaiting sentence. Trial for Hastings dentist Kevin Burnett was scheduled for March 6 in Barry County Circuit Court. Burnett, 36, faces charges of practicing BABY BLISS Residential Glass • Van Conversions Upholstering Vinyl Tops • Sun Roofs 968-5270 • 180 S. 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Paul May. 23, Nashville and Virginia Trowbridge, 34, Nashville. Dee Jay Holton, 32. Nashville and Julie Burton. 30. Nashville. without a license after his license was suspended by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulation in April. The charge carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison and/or a $2,000 fine. Burnett, of 11020 Haslings Point Road, Middleville, remains free on a personal recognizance bond. CALEDONIA STATE BANK Member FDIC 627 Main St. Caledonia Custom Slaughtering & Processing Monday - Wednesday - Friday Cut • Wrapped • Frozen • ’A & ’A Beef & Pork 852-9152 • 6 Thornapple Lk. Rd., Nashville BRUCE’S FRAME & ALIGNMENT Collision Repair - All Makes & Models 795-9596 • 415 2nd, Middleville m QUALITY SNACKS Distributors for Eagle Snacks 968-9758 • 923 E. Mich., Battle Creek MIDDLEVILLE TOOL & DIE CO., INC. 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Division, Freeport ALSO 765-3060 312 County Line Rd., Freeport "Wishing You & Yours a Blessed Christmas!" ti �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 22, 1988 Hastings remains unbeaten in Twin Valley wrestling; roll past Coldwater 36-30 Hastings stumped itself as a honafidc con­ tender for the Twin Valley wrestling title Tuesday night, stopping Coldwater 36-30. The win comes on the heels of an im­ pressive 39:27 dual meet win over defending league champ Hillsdale in the team's opener last Thursday. Hastings is now 10-2 overall. The Saxons recorded three pins and six wins overall in topping the Cardinals. Heading the tea”’ ” the efforts of 189-pound senior Jim Lenz, who recorded his ninth pin of the season. Lenz., who won at 1:35. now has an outstanding 12-0 mark. The other two Hastings pins were notched by Pete Ha use hi Id at 145 and Scott Chipman at 125. Hauschild won at 2:44 while Chip­ man's pin came at 1:18. Hastings' Brian Wolfcnbargcr at 160 won 10-4 as did Brian Redman at 119, who won [ Sports ] 6-2. The other Hastings wins were by Tom Anderson with an injury default at 152 and by Chad Murphy, who won by forfeit at 275. Hastings travels to Middleville tonight in a tri-dual beginning at 5 p.m. in the team's final action before the holiday break. L.H. Lamb tourney set for January? The 27th Annual L.H. Lamb Invitational Wrestling Tournament will be held Jan. 7 at Hastings High School. Prelims start at 10 a.m. Ticket prices are S3 for adults and S2 for students. Competing schools include Battle Creek Central, Charlotte. Delton, Grand Ledge. Harper Creek, Ionia, Lakewood, Lowell. Middleville. Allegan and Comstock as well as the Saxons. VARSITY Hastings ... Coldwater 103 Forfeit — E. Wilson 112 D. Tossava pinned by E. Wilson....... ....5:20 119 B. Redman dec. Sean Goodwin............. 6-2 125 S. Chipman pinned by B. Pothoof....... 1:18 130 J. Miller dec. J. Nowicki........................ 2-10 135 J. Maiville dec. M. Sims.......................... 1-4 140 B. Heath pinned by M. Erls................... 2:47 145 P. Hauschild pinned by J. Councell.... 2:44 152 T. Anderson won by inj. def. to T. Hawver 160 B. Wolfenbarger dec. T. Stout.............. 10-4 171 S. McKeever pinned by 7. Greshaw..... 1:28 180 J. Lenz pinned by M. Dutcher............... 1:35 275 C. Murphy won by forfeit J.V. Hastings ... Coldwater 112 T. Ward pinned by T. Kirk..................... 5:11 130 K. Lambeth pinned A. Gee................... 3:40 135 S. Redman pinned by D. Cross............ 3:37 152 B. Kollek pinned by E. Gormy.............. 3:43 189 J Stout pinned by A. Shough................ :24 Hastings volleyball coach Mary Fox (far left) and returning lettermen Marci Miller, Jackie Longstreet and Heidi Herron. The team opens its season Dec. 30 at the Gull Lake Invitational. Saxon volleyball team opens with returning letterman Hastings will likely have to rely on something other than experience if the Saxons are going to have a successful volleyball season. Only four reluming lettermen greeted new p rarttceTTsTCToFKIay/^ ' Fox takes over the coaching duties from Beth Stevens. Fox is a former four-year letter­ man at Grand Valley State where she graduated from in 1985. A 1980 Ionia High School graduate. Fox worts as a framer for Herb Ritsema and Associations Co. of Grand Rapids. She said she's looking forward to rebuilding the Saxon volleyball team. "I am.” she said. "Right now we're trying to get in shape by doing aerobics and by a lot of drills." Fox said she will rely heavily on senior returnees Laura Lenz, Heidi Herron and Marci Miller along with junior Jackie Longstreet. How good the team becomes rests on the let­ termen and the improvement of the other nine girls on the squad. "I think hopefully we can improve over last year." Fox said. "We have a good group of girls and I think we can do real well. This 'team has potential.” ’ Fox said her team will be strong at the net with Lenz, Longstreet, freshman Kelle Young and first-year player Melissa Bel son. Fox also lists setting as a strength with Katy Peterson and Herron. Rounding out the roster are Michelle Morgan. Nikki Smith, Tealy Hallifax. Trudy Cole. Lisa Townsend and Tia DeGoa. Fox said passing and serving are two areas in which the team needs help. “Passing is basically what we work on most in practice.” said Fox. "We also need to be more consistent in our serving. Right now I think the girls are trying to be a little power hungry.” Hastings' freshman basketball team is off to a fast start with three wins in its first four contests. The Saxons topped Marshall 73-56 and Lakewood 59-57 in its last two games. Against Marshall. Tadd Wattles tosed in 25 points, Trent Weller 14 and Chris Youngs 10. In the win over Lakewood, Wattles hit 9-of-16 field goals and finished with 24 points. Weller had 13. Saxon jayyee eagers top Lakeview 49-48 Hastings' jayvee basketball team held off a late Spartan rally to top Lakeview 49-48 last Friday. Trailing 9-8 after one quarter, the Saxons outscored Lakeview 13-9 over the next eight minutes and never trailed again. Lakeview had a chance to tie the game late in the fourth quartet, but missed the second end of a one-and-one and Hastings ran out the clock. Dave Oom had 13 points to lead Hastings. Gabc Griffin added 12 and Nick Williams 10 and 12 rebounds. The Caledonia Gymnastics Club - of Middleville ... begins its next 8*week session -ginning Dec. 27. The classes are on a first c. te, first serv­ ed basis, so please call In to make y jut reservations early. Classes are held Monday thru Thursday and on Saturday mornings. Cell 795-7620 WRESTLING at Middleville. 5:00 BASKETBALL at Delton ... 6:00 VOLLEYBALL Gull Lake lnv.8:00 BASKETBALL at Coldwater 6:00 WRESTLING at Delton .... 5:30 VOLLEYBALL at Hillsdale . 6:00 Phil’s Pizzeria Italian Specialties 795-7844 for Tines and Days We offer beginning through advanced gymnastics for boys & girls and have a USGF registered boys & girls team. SHAPE UP AND SHOW OFF! Merry Christmas from the Sclafani Family! I WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Downtown MIDDLEVILLE HOURS: Tue».-lrm. 1 idO *m.-H p.m.: Fn. 1 S»t. 1130a.m -i pm; Son 4-10; OoMd Mon LPNs-RNs We are located at ... 6:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Part-Time — 101 East Main — Middleville We are looking for someone with leadership skills to work in our geriatric facility. We offer health insurance and vacation benefits for part-time. LPN starting wage $8.85. See you at the gym! C. Teunessen dec. J. Kirkenburg ... .6-11 T. Ward pinned by B. Penlzell ......... 1:05 S. Price pinned by J. Spratt............. 2:50 C. McKeever pinned J. Holbrooks .. .4:28 J. Heatherington pinned by M. Nunez1:54 M. Hall pinned by M. Houston.......... 1:36 J. Stout pinned by K. Dilyard.............. :36 VARSITY Hastings 39 ... Hillsdale 27 103 112 119 125 130 135 140 145 152 160 171 189 275 Forfeit — C. Burke D. Tossava pinned by A. Rodriquez. .1:31 S. Chipman dec. J. Balenbaugh........ 17-2 B. Redman pinned T. Warzecha........ 3:56 J. Miller dec. P. Rogers....................... 13-1 A. Newberry dec. G. Ellis................ 10-15 B. Heath pinned by J. Mackie ........... 1:06 Forfeit — C. Mattson K. Ziegler dec. N. Murphy.....................7-2 B. Wolfenbarger dec. A. Bumpus.... 19-2 S. McKeever pinned M. Ellis.............. 3:23 J. Lenz dec. D. Ellis............................. 14-1 C. Murphy pinned D. Bildner............ 1:04 Battle Creek Invitational VARSITY Hastings 61 Hastings 46 Hastings 43 Hastings 14 Hastings 30 ... ... ... ... ... Jackson 15 Lansing Waverly 33 Fremont 34 Muskegon Mona Shores 48 Battle Creek Lakeview 28 WON 112 119 125 130 135 140 145 152 160 171 189 275 D. B. S. J. A. B. T. K. B. S. J. C. LOST Tossava................................. 2 Redman.................................. 4 (Pins) Chipman..................................2 Miller........................................4 Newberry................................ 4 Heath........................... 0 Anderson................................ 4 Ziegler ................................. 3 Wolfenbarger.......................... 3 McKeever.................................1 Lenz..........................................5 Murphy.................................... 3 1 3 1 1 5 1 1 2 4 0 2 J.V. WRESTLERS at LAKEWOOD 130 J. Maiville.............................................2nd 152 B. Kollek............................................... 2nd 152 J. Heatherington................................... 3rd 152 C. McKeever......................................... 3rd Shorts No less than 14 Barry County basketball players are averaging in double figures as the Christmas break approaches. Hastings, win­ ners of four of five games, leads the parade with four players. Senior forward Jeff Young leads the team in scoring at 16.0 points per game. Gary Parker is second at 15.6 while Mark Steinfort is at 11.8 and Jeff Pugh 11.4. "That's probably what you’ll see all year," said Hastings coach Denny O’Mara of his balanced scoring attack. Hastings Athletic Director Bill Karpinski was onc of 18 members of the MHSAA's Of­ ficials Assignment Committee which divided up 1988 state playoff football games between officials. A total of 307 officials were nominated by various leagues to work playoff games with the committee working to trim the list to a final count of 181. Speaking of the MHSAA, the organiza­ tion's unofficial historian, Dick Kishpaugh of Kalamazoo, said Hastings’ recentlysnapped 27-game basketball home winning streak is definitely not a state record. Kishpaugh said although no official records are kept, he knows of home court winning streaks which lasted into the high 30-game category. “To go three years without losing a game at home is not impossible, but it is remarkable,” he said. Hastings has a new volleyball coach in Fox. Fox played four years of volleyball at Grand Valley State before graduating in 1985. Fox is a 1980 graduate of Ionia High School. The Hastings job is her first coaching assignment. Fox currently works as a framer at Herb Ritsema and Associate Construction Co. of Grand Rapids. The volleyball opener is Dec. 30 at the Gull Lake Invitational. Mary ...next week! December 22 December 30 December 30 January 3 January 3 January 4 112 119 140 145 152 171 189 Hastings frosh off to fast 3-1 start SAXON SPORTS Parents & Children! EXHIBITION Hastings ... Hillsdale Thornapple Manor 945-2407 • Call C. Byrne, RN p.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Elks Free Throw Contest winners told Participants from Freeport, Hastings, Lacy, Lake Odessa. Middleville, Nashville, Ver­ montville and Woodland areas, participated in the 17th anniversary Elks Hoop Shoot held in the Hastings High School gymnasium Satur­ day the 17th of December 1988. The Elks Hoop Shoot started in Corvallis. Oregon in 1946, and has grown to a national program in 1971. Over 2,220 lodges over the U.S. will put on a annual Hoop Shoot yearly, some three million youngsters will compete in 1988-89. Our local winners are going to the District Hoop Shoot in Hillsdale, January 7, 1989 and will have a chance to go to In­ dianapolis for National Finals in April. If suc­ cessful at Nationals their names will be on permanent display in the New Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Spr­ ingfield. Massachusetts. The local winners were: Girls 8-9 years of age: Paige Foley first place; Erin Booher runner-up. both from Ver­ montville. 10-11 years old: Sarah McKcough. first from Hastings; Beth Strizisar runner-up from Lake Odessa. 12-13 years old: Katy Murphy, first: Nichole Ellegc runner-up. both from Hastings. Boys 8-9 years of ape; Adam Gee. first; Jeff Starrs runner-up, both from Hastings. 10-11 year olds. Fred Jiles, first; Matt Styf, runner-up. both from Hastings. 12-13 years old: Steve Nctzel. first, from Lake Odessa; Kyle Booher, runner-up, from Vermontville. Hastings wrestler Dave Tossava was pinned by his Coldwater opponent Tuesday night. The Saxons, however, won the meet to up their record to 10-2. Middle school wrestlers open with a pair of wins The Hastings Middle School wrestling team started its season with two dual meet wins against Gull-Lake and Delton. Final score against Gull Lake was 48-15 with all of the Hastings wrestlers that won winning by a fall. Winning their matches were: Tom Brighton at 85 lbs.: Dan Allen at 90 lbs.: Shayne Horan at 95 lbs.; Lee Bowman at 100 lbs.; Darrel Slaughter at 137 lbs.; Chad Warren at 145 lbs.; Andy Daniels at 155 lbs.; Mike Gaits at 185 lbs. Winning exhibition matches were Gabc Middle school eagers open season The Hastings Middle School eighth grade A and B teams swept a pair of games against Wayland while the seventh grade teams drop­ ped two to the Wildcats. The eighth grade A team won 47-33 behind 14 points from Matt Brown and 10 from Brian Sherry. The B team won 51-30 as Dan Roberts- had 14 points and Brad Gardner seven. The seventh grade A team lost 54-33. Jason Markley had 14 points and Jason Kaiser 10 in that game. The B team also lost 44-29 as Chris Tossava had seven points and Ben Hughes and Luke Haywood six each. Sports • • • King at 80 lbs.; David Gumsey at 100 lbs.; and Tony Williams at 105 lbs. Against a small Delton team the Saxons won again 19-15. Winning by fall were: Lee Bowman at 100 lbs.: Edwin Salas at 167 lbs. Winning by major decision was Tom Brighton at 85 lbs. Winning by decision was Brad Thayer al 130 lbs. Also winning an exhibition match was Gordy Tait at 130 lbs. The team also faired well at the Gull Lake tournament taking 22 wrestlers and bringing home II medals. Winning the championship pin in their weight class were: Tom Brighton at 85 lbs; Mark Trowbridge at 105 lbs.; and Darrell Slaughter at 137 lbs. Placing second were: Lee Bowman at 105 lbs. ; Brad Thayer at 130 lbs. Chad Warren at 145 lbs. Placing ’hird were: Gordon Tait at 130 lbs.; Andy Daniels at 155 lbs; Edwin Salas at 167 lbs: and Nate Allyn at 185 lbs. Placing fourth was: David Andrus at 120 lbs. ata glance Pay-to-participate program passes another test Nobody asked me, but... Pay-to-participate — The doomsayers were wrong. Kind of. Despite a few instances of financial hardships, Hastings' controversial payto-participate athletic funding program has passed its second major hunilc. and now must only slide through the spring to complete a successful inaugural campaign. After failing to leave nary a nick in the number of fall sports participants, the pay-to-participate program hasn’t dented the rosters of winter sports teams numbers. Which spells success if you can manage to ignore the face of the athlete, however isolated the case, who fiat out can't afford SI25. Haslings Athletic Director Bill Kar­ pinski said participant numbers for this year’s fall and winter teams match with last year’s roster sizes. He is quick to point out, however, that the comparable roster sizes didn't come without a dif­ ficult struggle. “(Numbers) aren’t down, but people are making tremendous sacrifices.’’ Karpinski said. “I’m happy from the standpoint that we have the programs and that kids are out, but people arc making sacrifices to have their kids out." Karpinski said he can cite “several” instances where a prospective athlete simply couldn’t try out for a sport because they couldn't afford the SI25 fee. He said the examples are not numerous, but neither does Karpinski call them isolated cases. "I'm not saying there are a lot (of cases), but there are kids out there who did not try out," he said. As for guessing whether the pay-toparticipate program will lop numbers from spring teams. Karpinski said he hasn't begun worrying about the situation...yet. “I'd hale to even guess.” he said. “We're taking one sports season al a time and just hoping to field teams." Nobody knows how many kids would have turned out for Hastings fall and winter snnrts teams minus the pay-toparticipate program. But the bottom line is that somehow kids have successfully come up with the entry fees. The doomsayers — including a certain anonymous local sportswriter — were wrong in their predictions of catastrophe for the Hastings athletic program. With only one test remaining, Hastings* athletic program has apparent­ ly survived. Holiday cage tournament — Don’t look for Hastings to find itself in a holi­ day basketball tournament anytime soon. With many of the stale's top teams and players in action between Christmas and New Year’s, Saxon eagers likely wi)1 be eating leftovers and practicing until the season resumes the first week of January. Hastings has made two attempts u playing over the holidays and neither sparked much basketball cheer. The first was the Barry County tournament which dissolved in the middle 1970s. The se­ cond was a short-lived four-team affair with Gull Lake, Lakeview and Parch­ ment during the 1984-85 and 1985-86 seasons. Neither tournament caused Santa Claus to postpone his return trip to the North Pole, Hastings Athletic Director Bill Karpinksi noted. Karpinksi said poor attendance led to the downfall of the Barry County tournament while one team wanted out of the second tourney which led to its collapse after only two years. "It got to the point where people said it's just not worth it," Karpinski said of holiday tournaments. "It’s better to try and make more on one home date." Which explains why Hastings and Delton have entered into a contract for a home-and-home series beginning Dec. 30 of this season. Karpinski said there are "pros and cons” of running a holiday tournament. In addition to sparse crowds and dinky gate receipts, he said it is an imposition on families who want to migrate south for Christmas and New Year's. The pros arc that it would be nice for former Haslings kids now in college Christmas to see their old high school play ball. Personally. I'd like to see a resurrec­ tion of the old Barry County tournament. Once I get done with opening my presents, finishing the pitcher of egg nog. and sleeping in on an extra day off. I'm bored. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 22, 1988 — Page 13 Hastings teacher wins state education board grant incorporated into a physical education jogging program for elementary special education students. • A project incorporating computers into the music curriculum. • A mathematics project that encourages students to discover and examine geo- metric and spatial concepts in the physical world. • A project that enables visually impaired students to produce a school newspaper, using a computer for the format, graphics and final print-out. • A project providing storybooks for elementary students to develop writing skills Introductory Roller Skating Lessons Sat., Dec. 31 • 12 Noon-2 pm HASTINGS ROLL-A-RAMA Central students color placemats for elderly Central Elementary 3rd grader Carley Case carefully colors In section of simulated stained glass on a placemat that will be used at Thomapple Manor. Carley is among more than 100 students in Central's Just Say No Club who colored the placemals last week as one of the group's projects. With help from Sue Drummond of the Thom­ apple Arts Council, the children learned how to decorate the placemats with a stained glass design. Members of the club also tied red ribbons on an evergreen tree out­ side of the school as part of their continuing pledge to be drug-tree. Suzanne Standerford, a teacher at Pleasantview Elementary School in Hastings, is one of 176 Michigan public school teachers who have wen mini-grants from the State Board of Education. Standerford, who teaches kindergarten and is a reading specialist at Pleasantview, was awarded $535 for a Chapter I reading project She wrote an application for a grant to purchase a set of "big books," which she said makes students feel as though they are being read to by their parents. The books are three feet high and two feet wide, therefore making them easily accessible to larger groups of children to become more involved in reading times. The "big books" set also include tapes and smaller books. Standerford is in her 16th year of teaching. She taught for two years at Pleasantview Elementary a couple of years ago and then went to Southeastern Elementary. She returned to Pleasantview this fall. This is the fourth year the grants have been made available for what the state board calls "new ideas and fresh approaches to instruction." A total of 2,141 instructors applied for the direct-to-lhe-classroom grants. The total fund was $100,000 and individual grant awards ranged from $250 to $750. The state board listed the following as other examples of applications that won grants: in Spanish. • A science project providing equipment for students to validate manufacturers' claims of pH levels in their products. The 176 winning teachers represented 122 school districts cross the state. Attention Advertisers Regular Beginner Class Schedule: 12:40 p.m.-2:00 p.m. We are proud to announce that we have been appointed an exclusive publisher to participate with 100 newspapers in a Class I: January 7. 14, 21, 28, February 3 & 10. massive ad testing program. 948-2814 Class II: February 17. 24; March 3,10,17 & 24. Description: Class I & Class II same content. Skates provided. Recommend you arrive about 20 minutes before class begins to get skates on. Content: Forward & backward skating, turns, skating alone & with partner, skating terms, grand march, other skating games. Class recom­ mended lor kit's 13-years and younger Individual program. Student progresses at his/her own rate. May attend any/all classes. Awards presented February 10 and March 24 based on progress made to that date. Skipping a class does not interfere with program. 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Youngster attending any class is admitted to that Satur­ day and/or Sunday Matinee at the Roll-A-Ramafor $1.00* Sign up by phone or in person during Roll-A-Rama hours. •Skates Included 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-9554 • • • • • • • Hastings Reminder Maple Valley News Sun & News Lakewood News Marshall Advisor Battle Creek Shopper Hastings Banner • A project providing maps, posters and brochures from around the nation to be Legal Notice NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE Default hos occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage mode by ORTON O. HOBERT and CONNIE J. HOBERT. husband ond wife, mortgagors, to WILLIAM J. MORAN and JACQUELYN M. MORAN, husband ond wife, whose address is 2751 Nortnville Dr.. N.E.. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49505, mortgagees, dated April 27. 1984, ond recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan, on May 1. 1984. in Liber 258 of Mor­ tgages. pages 788. By reason of such default, th« undersigned has elected to declare the entire un­ paid amount of said mortgage due and pcyablj forthwith. At the dote of this notice there is claimed !o be due for principal and interest on said mortgage the sum ol Four Thousand Fifty-Eight and 46/100 Dollars ($4,058.46). No suit or proceedings at law have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage and the Mature in such case mode and provided, and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges ond ex­ penses, including attorney fees allowed by low, •,oid mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the East Entrance of the Cour■ house in Hastings. Michigan the place of holding *he Circuit Court within Barry County. Michigan, on January 17, 1989. at 2:00 p.m. local time. Pursuant to Section 3240(8) of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, as amended. (MCLA 600.3240(8); MSA 27A.3240(8)). the redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of the -oreclosure sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a; MSA 27A.3241a, n which case the redemption period shall be thirty 30) days from the dote of such sale. The premises covered by said mortgage ore situated in the Township ol Castleton. Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan, described as follows, to wit: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 17. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, thence South 13 and I 3 rods. West 54 rods. North 13-1 /3 rods. F— 54 rods to the place of beginning. Except comm :ing 54 rods West of the Northeast corner of - Jid section, thence South 13-1/3 rods. East 1' rjds. North 13-1/3 rods, thence West 12 rods to the place of beginning. Dated: December 15. 1988 Varnum. Riddoring. Schmidt 4 Howlett J. Terry Moran Attorneys for Mortgagee Suite 800. 171 Monroe Avenue. N.W. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 (1/5) "Their one friend was pinned between the roof and the front seat. for help. And he was screaming And the ambulance... he died before the ambulance came." Give the gift of LOCAL NEWS Give your college student or friend who's moved away, a subscription to The BANNER Your Hometo »n Newspaper Call Us at...948-8051 A few words about drinking and driving. Sponsored bv your Greater Michigan Ford Dealers and Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Be a part of MADD’s holiday “Tie One On” effort to stop drunk driving. Ask your Greater Michigan Ford Dealer ior details. [■B (S') MADD �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 22, 1988 Bowling results Ihursday Twisters •Xndrus 41'A-18\4: Geukcs Market 40-20; B.D.S. Inc. 33'A-26I6; Heritage Chevrolet 33-27: Hastings Mutual 32-28. Century 21 31 -29; Hastings Bowl 24-36; Goodwill Dairy 22 Vi-33'/?: Bowman Refrigeration 32W-33W; Alley Cats 21-39. Good Games - D. Knight 143; J. Connor 170; B. Barnum 140; D. Bartimus 176; B. Steele 163; P. Guy 175; C. Arends 141; K. Hennev 155; P. Arends 159; B. Kruko 148; C Hurless 145; D. Bolthousc 180; J. Hender­ son 166. Good Series - D. Catlin 203-500; D. Keech 178-456; D. Staines 173-496; D. Bartimus 151-413; M. Patten 153-405; L. Beyers 165-433; D. Greenfield 174-494. J. Gasper 165- 478; L. Meyers 180-496. Wednesday P.M. Mace’s Pharmacy 41-19; Geukcs Mkt. 36-24; Cast Offs 35'A-24'Zt; Nashville Locker 35-21; Gillons Const. 30-26; Handy’s Shirts 29-31. M & M’s 28'4-3116; Valley Realty 27-33; Varney’s Stables26'4-3316; Lifestyles 26-34; Friendly Home Parties 22'4-37'4; DeLongs Bait 19-41. High Games and Series - B. Hathaway 205-543; L. Barnum 187-514; T. Christopher 199- 499; J. Gardner 180-483; L. Yoder I (>5-507; E. Mesecar 171-476; B. High 166- 452; M. Brimmer 155-488; D. Brewer 157-431; P. Edger 159-437; B. Miner 165-422; N. Varney 151-420; B. Moody 202; K Becker 194; C. Watson 140: B. Johnson 151. M. Dull 156; P. Castleberry 167; D. Burns 161; V. Slocum 162; B. Hendershott 135; B. Smith 168. Commercial Miners Hastings Fiberglass 41'4-18'4; Smith’s 40'4-19'4; Hastings Bowl 35-25; Cove’s Dist. 30'4-294; Hex Fab 30-30; M-Do< 29'4-30'4; Mulberry Fore 284-31'4; Girr­ bach 25-35; Cary Display 22'4-37'4. High Games and Series - H. Moore 209-549; F. Moore 191-504; D. Lambert 195-521; D. Henry 214-495; K. Girrbach 211- 489; J. Haight 211-489; J. Haight 202-503; N. Aspinall Sr. 200-566; J. Woodard 256-574; G. Kenny 224-543; D. Ward 193-535. Hastings Mfg. Co. M&M Const. 3094. Chrome Room 263. Office 2194. Viking 224. Sprikcrs 215. Machine Room 209. High Games and Series - D. Morgan 212- 204-607. Bill Ludescher 555. C. Sheldon 200- 528. M. Christiansen 500. Bowlerettes Three Ponies Lack 40-20. Heckcrs 35-25. Brittens 34-26. Good Time Pizza 34-26. O’Dell’s 314-284. Nashville Auto 31-29. River Bend Travel 284-31'4. Kents 28'4-314. Thornapple Manor 264-33'4. Flexfab 25-35. Hastings Bowl 24-36. DJ. Electric 22-38. High Games and Series - S. Greenfield 178-508, L. Elliston 181-497. S. Van Deuburg 211-575. T. Christopher 211-513. S. Pennington 182-507. J. Decker 198-526. Good Games - L. Trumble 148. E. Ulrich 170. D. Burns 160. J. Eclistou 162, L. Schantz 151. K. Mallison 188. G. Potter 158. F. Latshaw 169. B. Hathaway 190. Sunday Night Mixed Pin Busters 44-20; White Lightning 39-25; Hooter Crew 37-27; Greenbacks 344-294; Family Force 34'4-294; Get Along Gang 34-30; Sandbaggers 34-30; Quality Spirits 33-31: Misfits 33-31; Really Rottens 324-31'4; Guys & Gals 32-32; Ogdenitcs 32-32; Alley Cats 30'4-334; Chug-A-Lugs 30-34; Guttcrdustcrs 28-36; L’s & J’s 27-37; Detroiters 264-374; Mas & Pas 144-49'4. Words for the “Y SATURDAY MORNING OPEN CRAFTS On Saturdays the YMCA-Youth Council will resume Saturday Morning Open Crafts. The program will run every Saturday until March 18 (exclude Saturdays of Dec. 24. Dec. 31. Jan. 21. Feb. 18). Boys and girls in grades K-6. may make crafts in the Hastings Jr. High. Room 185. The program will begin at 9:00 and end at 11:30 a.m. A variety of crafts are planned. Children may make onc or more than one craft pcr week. The cost of the program is .50-.75 cents pcr craft. Par­ ticipants may stay as long as they like or leave to participate in the other sports that are being offered that particular Saturday. The instruc­ tor is Heidi Herron. There is no pre­ registration for this activity. For more infor­ mation call the YMCA at 945-4574. SATURDAY YOUTH BASKETBALL Starting Saturday, January 7. and continu­ Area Standings and Scorers — Womens High Game and Series - D. Van- Campcn 197; D. Kelley 178; C. Allen 178; T. Pennington 133; L. Case 132; D. Woodard 151; T. Hatfield 119; D. Snyder 192-510; R. Haight 213-579; D. Haight 154; M. Haywood 169; A. Ward 141; T. Ray 153; S. Neymciycr 162: J. Ogden 149; V. Goodenough 148; V. Goodenough 157; P. Lake 190; B. Bchrndt 178; B. Cantrell 179; J. Ogden 154; C. Wilcox 168; M. Snyder 223-570. Mens High Game and Series - W. Friend Jr. 191; W. Friend Sr. 152: R. Allen 162; C. Wilson 186; D. Warren 178; R. Snore 175; J. Woodard 175-513; D. Oliver 180; B. Martz 193; G. Snyder 167; B. Ingram 188; D. Mon­ tague 170: J. Haight 189; G. Sutliff 147; B. Ray 165; D. Ogden 173; R. Ogden 217-587; B. Lake 176; D. Smith 166; B. Cantrell 162; T. Hyatt 178; R. Snyder 185; B. Drayton 166; R. Bowman 179-511; R. Ogden 201. Thursdays Angels Outward Appearance 41-19; McDonalds II 39-21; Stefanos 37'4-184; Clays Dinner Bell 32-28; Hastings Bowl 244-354; Geukcs Market 23-33; Hickory Inn 21-27; McDonalds I 19-41. Good Games - L. Hutchins 167-463; S. Vandecar 186: B. Cantrell 169-459; V. Haas 187-465; L. Doubledec 147; M. Morgan 172-368; K. Barnum 144; B. Cowell 199; L. Watson 178-466; R. Haight 180: D. Snyder 198-553: N. McDonald 160; J. Joseph 170-481; L. Stamm 173-491: L. Tilley 178-508. Congratulations to D. Svoboda 201-552. You ’re surrounded by the sound of Christmas on... WBCH ...Stereo 100.1 FM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24th 1:00-5:00 p.m. Jingle Bell Rock — all time favorites 5:30-6:00 p.m. The Coming of Christ 6:00-7:00 p.m. Lakewood High School Christmas Concert 7:00-11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Supergold 11:00-12:00 Midnight First Presbyterian Church. live broadcast 12:00-1:00 p.m. St Rose of Lima, live broadcast of the Christ Mass SUNDAY. DECEMBER 25th 7:30-7:45 a.m. Perry Como. Story of the First Christmas 7:45-8:00 a.m. Hosea Humphrey 8:30-9:30 a.m. Hastings High School Christmas Concert 9:30-10:30 a.m. First Presbyterian Church regular Sunday broadcast 10:30-11:00 a.m. First Methodist Church, regular Sunday broadcast 11:00-12 Noon First Baptist Church, regular Sunday broadcast 12:00-1:00 p.m. Lakewood High School Christmas Concert (repeat) 1:00-2:00 p.m. 19qn ; 3ic version of Dickens’ Christmas Carol 2:00-6:00 p.m. Tc Christmas Music 6:00-7:00 p.m. Costings High School Christmas Concert (repeat) 7:00-12:00 Midnight Christmas Night Supergold MONDAY. DECEMBER 26th 1:00-5:00 p.m. American Top 40 SATURDAY. DECEMBER 31st ’□ 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. The Top 100 songs of 1988 9:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. Mike Harvey's Rockin' New year's Eve (special Supergold Show live from :he Spruca Goose/Queen Mary celebrating the New Year as it hits midnight in each time zone) SUNDAY. JANUARY 1st. 1989 12 00-4:00 p.m AT-40. Top 50 songs of 1988 7:30 p.m. Gator Bowl. MSU vs. Georgia followed by Supergold 100.1 FM 1220 AM ing every Saturday until. February 11 (no meetings on Jan. 21). the YMCA-Youth Council will be holding Saturday recreation basketball for youth in the second thru eighth grade. Participants do not need to pre­ register. but must bring gym clothes and gym shoes. Programs will be held in Northeastem’s gym (on Grant Street), or in the Hastings Middle School. Miss Jan Bowers will instruct the girls program (4th-8th grade), Dave Styf will instruct the 2-4 grade boys and the 2nd-3rd grade girls, and Denny Omara, the varsity coach, will provide the instruction for the 5-6 grade boys. The following time periods will be follow­ ed: Jr. High Boys and Girls, 8-9 p.m.: Middle School/West Gym; 2nd Grade Boys/Girls, 8:30-9:30: Northeastern Gym; 3rd Grade Boys/Girls. 9:45-10:45: Northeastern Gym; TWIN VALLEY Sturgis2-0 (4-0) Marshall2-0 (4-0) Albion2-0 (3-2) Hastings 1-1 (4-1) Hillsdale1-1 (2-1) Harper Creek0-2 (1-4) Coldwater0-2 (0-3) Lakeview0-2 (0-4) O-K BLUE Godwin3-0 (5-0) Hamilton3-0 (4-1) Comstock Park2-1 (3-2) Middleville2-1 (3-2) Calvin Christian1-2 (2-3) Kelloggsville1-2 (3-2) Byron Center0-3 (1-3) Lee0-3 (1-4) SMAA Bronson3-0 (5-0) Pennfield3-0 (4-1) Maple Valley2-1 (3-3) Bellevue1-1 (2-2) Springfield0-2 (1-2) Olivet0-3 (1-4) St. Philip0-3 (0-4) SCORERS Thompson, Maple Valley . . . .6-133-22.2 Mesecar, Middleville5-99-19.8 Glenn Davis, Lake Odessa... .5-90-18.0 Dean, Middleville5-84-16.8 Young, Hastings 5-80-16.0 Parker, Hastings 5-78-15.6 Gregg Davis, Lake Odessa .. .5-75-15.0 Donker, Middleville5-72-14.4 Forell, Maple Valley6-84-14.0 Riddle, Delton5-68-13.6 4th Grade Boys, 11-12: Northeastern Gym; 5th Grade Boys, 9-10 a.rn.: Middle School/West Gym: 6th Grade Boys. 10:15-11:15 a.m.: Middle School/West Gym; 4th Grade Girls. 9-10 a.m.: Middle School/East Gym: 5th/6th Grade Girls, 10:15-11:15: Middle School/East Gym; 7th/8th Grade Girls. 11:30-12:30: Middle School/West Gym. For more information, call Dave Storms. YMCA at 945-4574. YMCA OFFICE CLOSED The YMCA-Youth Council Office will be closed for the Christmas Holiday on Dec. 22. and will reopen on Jan. 4. Phone messages will be answered each day during the Holidays. KARATE CLASSES Starting the week of Jan. 8. the YMCA will be offering Karate classes. The cost of the program is S15 per month. Instruction is pro­ vided by Steve Echtinaw. Participants do not need to pre-register, and class fees may be paid at the door. All classes are held at the Hastings Middle School East Gym. Classes for Youth: 6-11 yrs. old are held on Tuesdays: 5:30-6:30. Classes for Adult Beginners (12 years or older): Tuesdays: 6:30-8:00. Classes for Adult Advanced Tuesdays: 8-9:30. Classes for Adult Intermediate (6-11 year olds): Thursdays: 5:30-6:30. Classes for Youth Advanced and Adult In­ termediate: Thursdays: 6:30-7:30. Classes tor Adult Advanced: Thursdays: 7:30-8:30. For more information please call the class instructor: Steve Echtinaw: 795-7155. SCORE BOARD: Team YMCA Youth Council’s Adult Indoor Soccer Game Results December 14. 1988 W L Blue 7 0 Yellow 5 2 White 2 4 Green 2 5 Red 1 6 Red 7 vs. White 3; Yellow 10 vs. Green Blue 10 vs. Red 4. T 0 0 1 0 1 2; YMCA-Youth Council’s Mens Basketball Game Results C League W L Carls Market Ag Boys J-Ad Graphic Superette Riverbend Neils Ins. Doozans Flexfab Hastings Mutual Prog. Graphics 6 4 4 4 4 3 2 2 1 0 0 2 2 2 2 3 4 4 5 6 5 4 j G !• 2 3 6 6 0 B Minor Kow Patties 5 5 3 3 3 2 1 1 0 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 6 5 4 3 3 1 1 1 1 2 4 4 BM^or Lake Odessa Mcrch Hastings Realtors Format Weltons Sisters Fabric C A League Petersons Benedict Farms Razors Edge Martin • winner of round 1 of a league Kloosiermans Flexfab A.H. Spider Snoke Drift Brown Jug C & B Discount Larry Poll Realty Hastings Mfg. Viking League - Hastings Mutual 34 vs. Flexfab 40; Superette 32 vs. Carls Market 39: Neils Ins. 36 vs. Ag Boys 30; Doozans 20 vs. Pro­ gressive Graphics 14; J-Ad Graphics 45 vs. Riverbend 49. B Minor League - Hastings Mfg. 43 vs. Kow Patties 64. B Major League - Lake Odessa Merchants 62 vs. Format 47; Sisters Fabrics 68 vs. Weltons 59. A League - Razors Edge 67 vs. Peterson 85; Benedict Farms 89 vs. Martins 68. YMCA High School 3 on 3 Scores A League W KYA.5 Contra Rebels5 Aurora’s3 We Rule the BC Y3 3 Live Crew....1 Georgetown1 We Are The World0 Triangles0 B League Feminies4 Bruisers4 Homeboys3 Wolverines3 Nature Boys3 ChcevousesI Air Bourne Rangers1 4 4 0 1 1 2 JazzI Saxons0 2 3 4 4 4 9-10 Grade League Acid Rain3 Happy Flowers2 5 Foot 5 and Under1 Beared Lady0 0 I 2 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A League - Georgetown 14 vs. Triangles 14; We Are the World 10 vs. We Rule the BC Y 20; Auroras 30 vs. Triangles 20; 3 Live Crew 21 vs. We Rule the BC Y 23; KYA 30 vs. We are the World 29; Contra Rebels 25 vs. Georgetown 6. B League - Feminies 26 vs. The Jazz 16; Saxons 20 vs. Cheevouscs 25; Bruisers 22 vs. Nature Boys 15; Homeboys 18 vs. L t Wolverines 15; Feminies 41 vs. ' O' • (r,“-~6*"*vouses-’20t The Jazz 21 vs: Nature q 0 Boys; Saxons 22 vs. Air Bourne Rangers 2 o 25; Bruisers 26 vs. Wolverines 14. 2 o Grade League - Happy Flowers 17 3 j vs. Acid Rain 20; Beared Lady 13 vs. 5 3 j foot 5 and under 15. Legal Notice COUNCIL MEETING November 28. 1988 Common Council met in regular session on Mon­ day, November 28. 1988 in the City Council Chambers. Hastings, Michigan. Mayor Mary Lou Gray, presiding. Present at roll call were members: Walton. Campbell, Cusack, Fuhr. Jcsperse. Miller. Moved by Cusack, supported by Miller that the excuses of White ond Spencer be approved. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Walton that the minutes of the November 14, meeting be approved as read ond signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Invoices read: Computer Shop. $1,146.25; Cook Bros. Exc., $6,624.62; Yeager & Co.. $9,532.00; Marblehead Lime, $1,817.32; Northern Aerial. $1,326.00; Northern Aerial, $2,083.86; General Alum & Chem., $1,870.03; Deloitte, Haskins 8 Sells, $5,000.00; Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Fisher, $2,688.00. Moved by Walton, supported by Miller that the above invoices be approved. Yeas: Miller. Jasperse, Fuhr. Cusack. Campbell. Walton. Ab­ sent: White. Spencer. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Walton that the invoices of Harder & Warner Nursery $693.90; Gametime $213.89; Miracle Recreation Equip. $1,086.72 be approved from the contingency fund, for the Thornapple Walkway; Railrood Trestle Pro­ ject, with proper budget adjustments to #404-898-977.01 • $1,300.61 and #404-740.01 $693.90. (Total $1,994.51) Yeas: Walton. Campbell. Cusack, Fuhr. Jasperse, Miller. Absent: White. Spencer. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Fuhr that the letter of November 28. 1988 from Don Drummond of Barry County Futuring Committee be received ord placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Miller that Or­ dinance #214 changing the height of swimming pool fences from six foot to four foot to agree with the National BOCA code be adopted. No public comment. Public Hearing held at the November 7, Planning Commission meeting. Yeas: Millar. Jasperse. Fuhr, Cusack. Campbell. Walton. Ab­ sent: White. Spencer. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Walton, that the Borry County Treasurer be refunded $4,967.55 for 1987 summer taxes plus administration fees per consent judgment #107418 for Hastings Limited Partnership to come from the contingency fund and budget adjustment be made to General Fund #101-958-961. Yeos: Walton, Campbell. Cusack, Fuhr. Jasperse, Miller. Absent: White, Spencer. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusack that a public houring be set for February 27. 1988 for the Downtown Parking Assessment and that the notice for the public hearing be approved. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: Two. Carried. Joe Rahn was present from the JEDC concerning the Clinton Street project grant application through the CDBG, Communities in Transition Grant. Due to the length of time since filing the original grant things hove changed and must be updated. It will require the City to recind the original Notice ol Intent and resubmit a new up­ dated one. Moved by Walton, supported by Fuhr, that the resolution of intent of November 9. 1987 for the Clinton St. project through the CDBG be recinded and a new Notice of intent be filed with updated information. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Cusock that Joe Rahn be allowed to submit a new grant ap­ plication in the some dollar amount, with the City match being $150,000, for the Clinton St. project. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Public Hearing held on Ordinance #215. An Or­ dinance enacting Sections 12.113, 12.114, and 12.115 relating to dangerous dogs, ond proscribing penalties for sold dangerous dogs. Public com­ ment. Ron Wilson, animal control, was In favor of ordinance. Marth Garcia owns a pitbull ond stated that not all pittbulls are mean. Judy Jacinto, owner of pittbull. which started the original petition to be filed for an ordinance, felt it discriminates. She ask the attorney if a dog did not make any marks on a person but knocked them down would it be con­ sidered dangerous. Yes. Councilman Miller stated that the ordinance covered any dangerous dog not just pittbulls. Councilman Cusock felt the or­ dinance was in the best interest of the City and was a very workable one. Moved by Jasperse, sup­ ported by Cusack that Ordinance #215 be adopted. Yeas: Walton, Campbell, Cusack. Fuhr, Jasperse, Miller. Absent: White, Spencer. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Campbell that the petitions for Blacktop ond Curb 8 Gutter on Nelson Street from Broadway to Jefferson be granted and budgeted for the 1989/90 budget. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: Two. Carried. Councilman Miller slated that be is still waiting for the revised agreement between the City and Rutland Township. Youngsma to check with Fisher. Moved by Cusack, supported by Fuhr that the recommendation of the Finance Committee that the City approve a letter of committment for $500 for the Recycling In Borry County (RIBC) os asked by Jone North at the prior meeting needed for a grant application be approved. Yeos: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Councilman Walton stated that she would hold an Insurance Committee meeting on December 12. at 7:00 p.m. on Health Insurance. Councilman Campbell stated that there was a water main break in his neighborhood late one night and he wanted citizens to know that lhe street crews were out until after midnight repair­ ing it in the cold ond wanted to thank them for a job well done. Dr. Ralph Chandler from Western Michigan University contracted by the City to help select o new Police Chief was present. He stated that he hod been o teacher/porsonnel management for 12 years. He had helped select 24 police, fire and city managers. He discussed with council what they wonted him to look for in his selection and what he felt the City should look for. He recommended screening them to about five resumes for inter­ viewing. He stated that even though he selected those qualified there could be some the committee might not feel meets their qualifications. Council felt some of the things to look for were: confiden­ tiality. leadership, integrity, oge group, sensitivity ond concern for others, understands a small town. Chandler stated that normally budgeting was not normally done by chiefs, but could be included in the specifications. He felt our salary was com­ petitive. Mayor stated we wanted a working chief not just an administrative one. One who will work on drug enforcement and participate in community affairs. Chandler stated that publications could start in January tn the journals, ond newspapers such os Grand Rapids Press. Kalamazoo Gazette. Enquirer. Detroit Free Press immediately ond set a deadline of February 15. 1989. Final applications could be selected by mid March and final selec­ tions by end of April. Mayor Gray stated that the winter fox bills would be a little late due to o printing error. Councilman Miller staled that he hod been noting that lonlo was in a financial bind and sug­ gested that the City tighten our purse strings and look hard at things that ore not budgeted so we don't have that problem. He also asked about the E.W. Bliss option and whether It hod been exercis­ ed. Joe Rohn from EDC staled that it has been sub­ mitted to the Bliss and should have on answer by the next meeting. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Campbell that the Police report for October be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Acting Chief of Police, Soever stated that central dispatch hod started November 22. ond two dispat­ chers ore ot the sheriffs deportment ond one more will be there when he is through of lhe academy and the fourth will go when a new secretary is hired. He stated that a push button call box will be installed on the outside of City Hall which will automatically call the sheriffs department when pushed and disconnect when sheriff hangs up ond should be installed this week. Emergency lines ore in ond business lines will be 945-5744 ond 945-5791 as non-emergency numbers. Moved by Cusock, supported by Walton that the Building Inspectors report for November be receiv­ ed ond placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusock that the Director of Public Services be allowed to take blds for a new front end loader. Yeos: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Councilman Josperse staled that the Ordinance Committee had met with TRIAD/CATV and would be setting a public hearing on the renewal the se­ cond meeting in January. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusock to ad­ journ at 9:05 p.m. Read und approved, Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk Legal Notices COUNCIL MEETING December 12, 1988 Common Council met in regular session on Mon­ day, December 12, 1988 in the City Council Chambers, Hastings, Michigan. Mayor Mory Lou Gray, presiding. Present at roll call were members: White, Camp­ bell. Cusock. Fuhr. Josperse. Miller. Spencer. Wolton. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusack, that the minutes of the November 28. meeting be ap­ proved as read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Invoices read: Kevins Draperies $4,211.10; Monotron $3,646.15; Haviland Products $2,419.30; Mercy Ambulance (Haslings Div) $7,124.68. Moved by Fuhr, supported by White that the obove invoices be approved as read. Yeos: Walton. Spencer. Miller. Jasperse. Fuhr, Cusack. Campbell, White. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Jasperse that the invoice from Britten Concrete Contractors be approved in the amount of $7,061.75 for the Railrood Trestle Project - Thornapple Walkway from the contingency fund with proper budget ad­ justment to #404-898-818. Yeas: White, Campbell. Cusock. Fuhr. Jasperse. Miller, Walton. Noys: Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Walton that the letter of December 6. 1988 from Allie M. Smith, concerning a new location for the Formers Market be referred to the Properly Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Miller that the letter of December 5. 1988 from the First United Methodist Church. Samuel D. Price requesting they be allowed to use the Nativity Scene to re-create the manger scene on the Courthouse lawn on recember 22. from 5:30 to 8 p.m. be granted, teas: All. Absent: None. Corriea. Joe Rahn, JEDC was present and stated that the Economic Development Strategy Grunt from the EDA hod oeen approved for $25,000 to do a feasibility study for the incubator project. Total grant wo* $33,000. $25,000 from EDA: $3,000 JEDC; $2,750 from County ond $2,750 from City with $500 refund to the City from the JEDC budget. (See minutes of November 23, 1987 #24). Joe also stated that the E.W. Bliss option hod been signed by the E.W. Bliss as part of the EDC grant re­ quirements. (Seo October 24,1988 #8; July 13.1987 #23 ond July 27. 1987 #18.) Joe should have some response by February 1989. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that the December 5. Planning commission minutes be received and placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Josperse. supported by White that the procedures for rezoning as approved by the Plann­ ing Commission on December 5. 1988 ot a public hearing be referred to the City Attorney to come bock with an ordinance. (#217). Yeas; All. Absent: None. Carried. Councilman Jasperse updated TRIAD/CATV and stated that the committee had met with Mr. Wayne Wright and it wos the recommendation of the Or­ dinance Committee to have o public hearing on the service being provided to the City of Hastings. Date of public hearing to be set later. Councilman Miller reported that the City At­ torney is working on the contract for the Rutland Township Sewer and will hove a revised contract soon. Moved by Cusock. supported by White that the maintenance agreement with C4R Appliance. Chuck Randall be renewed for one year from January 1. to December 31. 1989 for custodial ser­ vices ot City Hall for $355.77 per week. Yeas: Wolton, Spencer. Miller. Jasperse. Fuhr. Cusack. Campbell. White. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusock, supported by Fuhr that the union negotiation between the DPW and FOP com­ ing up for the July 1. contracts be handled by the Fishman Group from Bloomfield Hills, os recom­ mended by the Finance Committee. Their fees are in line with the City Attorneys office. Mayor Gray to contact Fishman at the appropriate time for negotiations. Councilman Campbell stated that the City Attorney hod given his approval with using See COUNCIL, page 16 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 22, 1988 — Page 15 St. Rose students present Christmas pageant About 135 students in kindergarten through sixth grade at St. Rose School last week Wednesday combined efforts to produce a Christmas pageant. "The Christmas Angel.” written and directed by St. Rose Principal Steve Youngs, allowed each class to perform in its own seg­ ment. then brought all classes together for the finale, the singing of the classic folk hymn. "Go Tell It on the Mountain.” Youngs said, however, that sixth graders each year are give the lead roles in the holiday plaj. The pageant was a collection of poems, songs and dances and the question that con­ stantly was being asked concerned the true meaning of Christmas. “Each room had a Christmas dream.” Youngs explained. "And the angel, as a gift, makes each dream seem real.” In one section about cats. Youngs and the kids danced and sang in tribute. They per­ formed variations on the Broadway play "Cals.” "Santa Cat Is Coming to Town" and "The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers," among others. This is the 10th straight year St. Rose has had a Christmas pageant. Youngs said though he actually wrote the script for "The Christmas Angel,” he worked with the kids on the performances, which invbolvcd a little of the usual give arid take in making adjustments. Dorothy McMillan provided piano accom­ paniment to the musical numbers. St. Rose Principal Steve Youngs guides the youngsters through a number in the pageant while Dorothy McMillan accompanies him and the singers on the piano. / < EDUCATION EHRICHMEKT > The students of St. Rose School sing a number from "Cats" during the performance last Wednesday (Dec. 14) of The Christmas Angel". The entire cast of “The Christmas Angel" comes out for the grand finale of the production, a rendition of the classic folk hymn "Go Tell II On The Mountain." Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Thanks to the dor ors who have supported educational enrichment programs for the Hastings comm unity... Ham1 Adrounie Mt & Mrs Peter Abate Io Mr & Mrs. Elmer Ande rs G.&S. Anders Clifford Andrus Betty & Mebnda Appelnian Mr & Mrs Frank Armu th Mr & Mrs Morton Bac an Barry County Lumber Mr & Mrs Arthur Bate man Norman Baxter & Faml Dr & Mrs. Wiliam Bax er Mrs Stanley Baxter LaVeme BeBeau E.W Bliss Bosley Pharmacy Mr. & Mrs Herman Bo tcher Duane & Susan Bcwer Neil Braendle Hany & Jean Burke Donald & Nancy Button Robert Casey Eldon & Pal Cassel Jim & Evelynne Chambets Mr & Mrs John Chan kr Mr & Mrs James Cole man Ronald Conklin Mr & Mrs Richard Co in Cove Distributors Mr & Mrs. Gordon Co ve Phyllis Craig Mr & Mrs. Douglas DeCamp Mr & Mrs Robert L kCamp Wilma DeCamp Dr. & Mrs’. J.G Den H artog Russ & June Doty Mr & Mrs George Do p Mr & Mrs. Perry Doup Bernice Dunn Mr. & Mrs. Jack Ectlnaiw Mrs Emmette Essex Mr. & Mrs Howard Feito Jean Finnie Mr. & Mrs. R.F. Flora Mr & Mrs Richard Fluke Albert Francik Mr & Mrs. Howard Frc<st Claude Gardner David Garrett Mr & Mrs. Richard Meyers National Bank of Hastings Directors. Officers & Employees Neil’s Printing Patty Nichabon Wade & Gloria Nitz Phyllis Norris Bernie Oom John Panfil Linda Park Ola Dee Patterson Pennock Hospital Pennock Hospital Medical Staff R.B. Pryor Viola Pufpaff Family Stacey Garrison Pearl Girich Robert Godfrey Daniel & Dorothy Goie Mr. & Mrs. Richard Groos Richard St Joyce Guenther Michael Halifax M:. & Nirs George Hamaty N't. & Mrs. David Harrison Mr. & Mrs Melvtn Hamson Mr & Mrs Thomas Harrison Hastings City Bank Hastings Manufacturing Co. Hastings Medical Group P.C. / Hastings Orthopedic Clinic Fred & Jean Hauser Mr. & Mrs. Arlen Heise Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Hey and Family Mr & Mrs. Gerald Hine Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Hine Roberta Hinkle Dale & Diane Hoekstra Mr. & Mrs. John Hopkins Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hubert James & Mary Ellen Hund Gordon & Jean Ironside Mr & Mrs. Fred Jacobs Mr. & Mrs. John Jacobs Mel Jacobs Mr. & Mrs. R E. Jacobs Mr. & Mrs. Steve Jacobs Andrew Johnson Robert & Frances King Duane & Nancy Kingsbury Kiwanis Club of Haslings Mr. & Mrs. Paul Kuhn Blanche Lewis Harold ’ ' Mr. & • Stephen Loftus Fknen.. Marble Mr IL Mrs. Ted Marston Wiiliam McGinnis M3-America Marketing Assoc Mr. & Mrs Irwin Miller Mr & Mrs. Ken Miller MiBer’s Carpet & Furniture Mr. & Mrs. Cedric Morey Dorothy Mundt Radiology Associates Robert Wm. Ranson Gladys Rowe Mr. & Mrs Daniel Royer Vincent & Jane Ruby Keith & Elsie Sage Robert & Georgette Schirmer Carl & Loretta Schoessel Mr & Mrs William Schon Gordon Sheldon Elton Signs Mr. & Mrs John Sipe Mr. & Mrs Roy Sipe Beulah Smith Mr & Mrs. Edward Smith Mr. & Mrs. Homer Smith Jack Smith Mr. & Mrs James Spindler Gertrude Springer Conference of State Bank Supervisors Art Steeby Mark Steinfort Mr & Mrs Richard Stoner Wendell Strickland Twin Palms Residents Assoc Leona VanDehc - Mr & Mrs James Wiswell David Woodtff David Wren Mr & Mrs Howard Yost Mrs Roy Zimmerman Others who want to add their names to the list of donors can mail their contribution with the form below to: H.E.E.F. 232 West Grand. Hastings. Ml 49058 Name of Donor Nashville man granted 3 more months to remove junk cars fe. which is a: Please find enclosed my (tax deductible) contribution $ □ General contribution □ Living Tribute to,______________________________ ___________________________ □ Memorial gift in memory of--------------------------------------------------------- ------- _______ 4 . t / TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE thot the Prairieville Township Board has adopted Ordinance No. 60, entitled PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP TRASH AND LEAF BURNING ORDINANCE providing, in summary, as follows: SECTION I. TITLE. This Section provides Ihol this Ordinance shall bo known and cited os the Prairieville Township Trash ond Leaf Burning Ordinance. SECTION II. PURPOSE. This Section sets forth the purpose of lhe Ordinance which is to protect the people ond property within lhe Township and to promote the health and general welfare of lhe community by regulating methods ol burning trash, leaves, ond materials within the Township. SECTION III. DEFINITIONS. This Section sets forth definitions of the terms Approved Container. Chief or Chief of the Fire Department, and Burning Per­ mit as used in the Ordinance. SECTION IV. FIRES IN APPROVED CONTAINERS. This Section sets forth guidelines for burning in ap­ proved containers on private property and restricts burning on public property. SECTION V. BURNING IN OTHER THAN AN AP­ PROVED CONTAINER. This Section sets forth guidelines for outdoor burning of combustible waste matter. Including leaves and branches, out­ side of an approved container. SECTION VI. DENSE SMOKE OR ODOR. This Sec­ tion provides that waste mailer shall not be burn­ ed. under permit or otherwise, which shall In burn­ ing cause or create a dense smoke or noxious odor. Materials referred to by this restriction in­ clude, but ore not limited to. tires, shingles, building insulation, and rubber products. SECTION VII. HAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDI­ TIONS. This Section provides that the Chief shall hove authority Io prohibit burning in and/or out­ side of approved containers in all or port of lhe Township during periods of high fire hazard weather conditions. SECTION VIII. LIABILITY. This Section provides that the Township official or employee charged with lhe enforcement of this Ordinance, acting in good faith and without malice for the Township in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby render himself liable personally, and he is by lhe Ordinance relieved from all personal liability for any damoge thot may accrue to persons or proper­ ty as a result of any oct required, or by reason of any oct or omission In the discharge of his duties. Any suit brought against the Township official or employee because of such oct or omission per­ formed by him in the enforcement of any of the provisions of the Ordinance shall be defended by the attorney of the Township until final termina­ tion of the proceedings. SECTION IX. ENFORCEMENT. This Section pro­ vides that the provisions of the Ordinance shall be enforced by the Township Police Department or other agency authorized by the Township to en­ force the same. SECTION X. PENALTY. Any person, firm or cor­ poration who violates any provision of this Or­ dinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to a fine of up to $100.00 or Imprisonment in the County Jail for up to ninety (90) days, or both such fine ond imprisonment. Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. The fines and penalties herein provided for shall be in addition to any Injunctive or other relief which mrght be deemed appropriate under the circumstances. SECTION XI EFFECTIVE DATE This Ord.nance shall lake effect on January 21. 1989 All Or dinoncos or ports of Ordinances in conflict therewith are thereby repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordinance has been posted in the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and thot copies of this Ordinance may bo purchased or inspected at the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following lhe date of this publication. JANETTE EMIG, Clerk Proireville Township 10115 South Norris Rood Delton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 (12/22) MORTAGE SALE Default having been mode in lhe terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage which was mode on the 9th day of July. 1986. by DONNA SEARLES, os Mortgagor to FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, a credit union organized and existing under the laws of the United Stales, as Mortgagee, ond recorded on the 14th day of July. 1986. in lhe office of the Register of Deed; for Barry County and State of Michigan in Liber 436 of Records, Page 902. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the date hereof $32,379.95 principal and interest al 10% per annum, and no suit or pro­ ceedings ot law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, ond the power of sale in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of January. 1989, at one o'clock in the afternoon al the east door of the Courthouse in the City of Hostings. Slate of Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction or vendue the premises hereinafter described, for lhe purpose of satisfying the amount due ond unpaid said mor­ tgage, together with interest to dote of sale and legal costs and expenses, including the otvmey fee allowed by lowland also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest in lhe premises, which premises ora described as situate in the Township of Prairieville. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to-wit: LOTS 5 AND 6 OF SHADY HEIGHTS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 37. The period of redemption will bo six months from date of sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241 o. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED: December 7. 198B EARLY, LENNON, FOX. THOMPSON, PETERS & CROCKER 610 Comerica Building Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION By: Robert C. Engels. one of its Attorneys (I /5) Rose by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Nashville businessman Sidney Green has been granted a thrcc-month extension to the court order directing him to remove the junk cars and machinery from the yard of his home and business. Green, who was found guilty in January of violating the village's two-year-old junk car ordinance, now has until April to remove in­ operable cars and machinery from his home at 255 Fuller St., and his business at 230 S. Main St. District Court Judge Gary Holman, who presided over Green's hearing in February, granted the extension Friday from Dec. 31 to April I. ”1 believe that's a reasonable date to come into compliance, considering the weather," Holman said. The judge added that Green should make efforts to remove the vehicles before April if the weather permits the work to be done safely. Green was issued citations by Nashville Police in December 1986 and March 1987 for violating the ordinance regulating the storage of dismantled, partially dismantled or in­ operable motor vehicles, machinery and parts. Under terms of the ordinance, inoperable cars and machinery must be sheltered in an enclosed building, such as a garage or bam. Cars deemed inoperable must be removed within 15 days. Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koetje testified during Green’s hearing in February that he saw up to 31 inoperable vehicles parked for more than 15 days at Green’s house and business, R & F Industries. None of the cars had current license plates on them, and several were sunk in mud up to their axles. Charges that Green violated the October 1986 ordinance were filed in April 1987. Initially. Green was ordered to remove the cars by June 15. but an extension was granted so that Green’s attorney, James Witzel of Lansing, could file an appeal. Prior to Green’s hearing in February. Witzel argued that the ordinance was un­ constitutional because it didn’t allow for prior conditions. In September. Barry County Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming upheld Holman's ruling and lhe validity of the village ordinance. Witzel said afterward that he would appeal to the Michigan Court of Appeals. ^zwz^ 'o b Address Send acknowledgement to (Name & Address) Legal Notices PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 12 MONTH CD 8.25 % PIONEER BANK North Branch I BOO 622 188” 313 688 3051 •)*> Cheer for your favorite football team the Michigan Wolverines or Michigan State Spartans as they bat­ tie in their New Year’s Bowl Games. By selecting a one year certificate with the Hastings Savings and Loan and your favorite football team from Michigan., we will increase your interest rate on your certificate by two (2) basis points for each single (1) point margin of victory, if your team wins its bowl game. This certificate is available until December, 31, 1988 and is subject to certain restrictions. See our customer service representatives for ^ZGator further details Bowl on this limited time offer. > Hastings Savings Sts into a new 8f Loan of"Moving people serving people. e r ©of 201 E. State c < / 0 802 4th Avenue I Lake Odessa i 374-8849 fl erg^jofc ’wjllllL �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 22, 1988 with the schools the past 14 years announced her retirement as of Dec. 31. Another food services employee, Ruth Dahlman, received an extended unpaid leave of absence to continue her recovery from a serious illness, while bus driver Merwyn Miller has returned from his extended leave of absence taken for medical reasons. The board appointed Patti Aumick as the operetta director at the high school, with Sally Fullerton acting as her assistant. Mary Fox was appointed varsity volleyball coach, while Melva Nystrom will take on junior varsity responsibilities. The Hastings Education Enrichment Abuse/neglect Continued from page 4 to borrow money against anticipated prop­ erty tax income. But other circumstances, not involving the tax collection, have forced the school to borrow money before the tax income arrives, Schoessel said. Tax collection and remitting agreements will be signed with Baltimore, Castleton, Hope and Woodland townships. The agree­ ments are similar to the other three town­ ships and the city of Hastings, but will be on a different scale. Marjorie Cappon, a food services worker COUNCIL MEETING, continued... the Fiihmon Group ot they specialize In labor con­ tract*. Yeat: White. Campbell. Cusack. Fuhr. Jasperse. Miller. Spencer. Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Mo ed by Cusack, supported by White that the unanimous recommendation ot the Finance Com­ mittee. to authorize payment of $100.00 per month for the Mayor starting December 1, 1988 for cor allowance and miscellaneous expenses. Addi­ tional mileage allowed for Michigan Municipal league Directors meeting os approved October 11. *11. Councilperson Walton stated that she had hod on Insurance Committee meeting scheduled with Socket Insurance, a self funded health insurance, ond due to too many retiree* they hod cancelled meeting. Moved by Jaspene. supported by Miller thot Horry Adrounie be reappointed to the City Plann­ Spencer voiced his dissatisfaction in the city cars going into the county and felt the County Sheriffs Deportment was using the city. Librarian. Barbara Schondelmoyer provided a brochure of the Lakeland Library Co-op and ser­ vices provided by them. Councilperson White invited Council members to the retirement dinner for Norval Thaler on December 29, of the Moose Lodge ond to a open house in the County Clerks office on Friday. December 30th. Mayor Grtfy stated that the next council meeting will be held December 27. Tuesday. Doug Vickery was present ond asked council if any grants were available for matching funds for landlords. Mayor Gray stated that she hod re­ quested information from Represenative Benders office a few months ago after Mark Englerth re­ quested it. but has not heard anything back. There may not be any funds available for our area. Councilman Miller recommended that the budget committee look into the cost of budgeting a charter revision os our present one is old ond obselete. Also Ihdl Council consider taking steps into forming a charter committee to revise It. Mayor Gray wished everyone a Hoppy Holiday. Moved by Campbell, supported by Wolton to ad­ ing Commission for a three year term expiring 1-1-92. Mike Huver declined reappointment ond Mayor Gray asked Council for recommendations for his vacancy. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. City Assessor. Walt Mesik staled that he would be meeting with the County Equalization Director and County Board on December 15. and the City is looking at about o4% Increase in Residential. 4% Commercial and Industrial w*ll stay about the some. Discussion was held concerning Central Dispatch ond City assisting in the County. Councilman journ ot 8:45 p.m. Read and approved: Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk The HASTINGS BANNER?— Call (616) 948-8051 1979 Chrysler Cordoba, air, cruise, ps, pb, anV fra stereo, 318 dual exhaust, leather interior, new tires, mags. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCE­ MENT: The regular monthly board meeting of the Bany County Community Meatal Phone 945-2647,____________ Health Services will be held GOVERNMENT SEIZED/ Thursday, January 5, 1989 at 8 Surplus vehicles tow as $100. a.m., in the conference room. BMWs, Cadillacs, Chcvys, Any interested person is invited Fords, Mercedes, Porches, plus to attend. trucks and vans. Amazing recorded message reveals details. 1-676-2008. MINI WAREHOUSE from $29.00, available now. Thomapple Storage. 948-4242. le Better Quality Yarns at Affordable Prices! Woodland N&WS (Continued from page 6) A Plus-55 dinner was held at Lakewood High School last Thursday following a pro­ gram. which started al noon in lhe school auditorium. The program included traditional Mexican Christmas music, sung by Maggie Rivera from Ionia and Ernie Rivera from Portland. Ernie Rivera was a graduate of Lake Odessa High before Lakewood was built. The second half of the program was tradi­ tional American Christmas music sung by Shari Hershberger. Shari is the daughter of David and "Poppy” Hershberger of Woodland. She is now attending Lansing Community College, where she is studying elementary education. Hershberger was ac­ companied by Celia Demond playing the piano. Zion Lutheran Church plans to hold a Candlelight service on Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. There will also be a communion service at 11:15 p.m. Lakewood United Methodist Church will hold a "drop-in” communion service Christmas Eve from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Lakewood United Methodist Church held a Christmas program on Sunday evening, which included singing by all the different ag­ ed choirs, the brass group organized by Paul Quigley who plays the tuba, congregational hymn singing, scripture reading and solos. The program was planned and directed by Nancy Trump Booi. the church music direc­ tor. Janice Flannigan was the organist/pianist for lhe program and did most of the accom­ paniments. Finger foods were served in the fellowship hall following lhe program. Woodland United Methodist Church Sunday School pageant was presented at the 9:15 service Sunday morning. The program, which included the choir and the church kids, was directed by Carol Kirsten. The Classic family held a Christmas party at the Woodland Lions Den Sunday afternoon. They had a potluck dinner and a gift ex­ change. Lucy Classic was able to leave her home for the first lime in several weeks to at­ tend this gathering of her children and descendents. Glendon and Betty Curtis and Doug Curtis from Woodland; Tuny. Linda and Mallory Curtis from Jackson; Steve and Cindy Curtis White of Hastings; Galen and Shirley Classic Kilmer and Laurie Kilmer of Woodland, and Jeff Kilmer from Lansing; Marvin and Joyce Classic from Woodland; Deb. Gregg and Tracy from Coral; and Duane and Norma Jean Classic Club,.Gregg and Jean Clum and family, Dave and Vai Clum Keough and daughter all from Howell, made up the group at the party. A musical program was presented al the Sunday morning service at Woodgrove Parish in Coats Grove. This program included choir and congregational singing and a solo by Ed DiekhofT, "Down From His Glory." He was accompanied by Celia DeMond. Woodgrove Parish plans a Christmas Eve Candlelight communion service al 7 p.m. Shari Hershberger will sing "Oh. Holy Night." Zion Lutheran Church members had their annual Christmas pageant Sunday evening. The program consisted of a group of scenes written by Cliff Randall and Helen Mudry. The first scene was a visit with Santa, the se­ cond was a shopping trip to a toy store, in which the family frantically tried to find all the toys on the children's list, including onc which cost $110; third was a kitchen at Christmas; and the other scenes included a "Sad Kid's Soliloquy," "Driving Crazy." in which the family tried to get to all the Christmas parties of family and friends and ended throwing the gifts on the porch at the last stop, and a nursing home scene in which an old lady explained that her family came to see her four times each year — Valentine’s Day. Mother’s Day. her birthday and Christmas. Each time they brought her a bot­ tle of perfume and stayed exactly 20 minutes. After each scene a voice asked, "Is this what Christmas is all about?", and the children all responded "No!" This response was followed by scripture readings and the singing of hymns and carols to demonstate what Christinas is really all about. (12/22) CT.ASSIFIEDS FOR SALE: Foundation has donated $3,025 to fund sev­ eral activities and projects for students in Hastings schools, as well as St. Rose School. HEEF normally contributes to specific programs, said Schoessel, but the foundation was able to donate more this year after receiving numerous contributions in mem­ ory of Stanley Baxter, who passed away in the summer. On the list of HEEF-funded programs this year are an assembly on chemistry and a visit by the Binder Park Zoomobile at Central Elementary, assistance for needy Central students to visit Greenfield Village, an ecology play at Northeastern Elementary and training for Northeastern students to present the play io other schools, help with production costs incurred by the high school drama club, evening programs at 5th grade outdoor education camp, a visit by the Zoomobile at Northeastern, and a story­ telling training workshop for parents and staff members. Instructor Bruce Krueger donated $1,000 in computer equipment to be used in the high school science program, while the par­ ent-teacher organization at Central donated $1,000 for the purchase of library books. FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Shirley.___________________ There has been only one Christmas — the rest are anniversaries — and it is not over yet. One cattle shed could house all the people who knew of that First Christmas, and now whole nations, peoples of all creeds and tongues feel the compulsions of the time. —- W. J. Cameron PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 AUSTRALIAN BLUE HEEL­ ER pups, extra nice, pretty markings, tails bobbed. Arab gelding purebred, 5 yrs, rides good, $500. 945-4318 FREE TO GOOD HOME, cat 116 yean old, declawed and litter trained, female. Call after 5:30, 948-8114. LIKE TO WORK IN CONSTRUCTION? We have SERVICE DIRECTORY CAR S. 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MI. 4905s Rilbutw ...wrap MICHIGAN ..-sports year 1988 in review See Stories, Pages 8 and 9 Charity drive booms in school Year in review for schools, city See Story, Page 12 See Stories, Pages 2 and 3 J Party to honor Norval Thaler A retirement party for Harry County Clerk Norval Thaler will be open to the public from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday. Dec. 30. The party, which will take place at the clerk’s office in the Barry County Cour­ thouse, will honor Thaler, who is stepp­ ing down officially Friday after serving three elected terms. He was appointed county clerk in 1975 was first elected to a four-year term in 1976. Police, alarm help prevent burglary An alarm and a rapid police response may have foiled an attempted break-in on Christmas morning at the Hastings Public Schools’ bus garage. Hastings Police received an alarm signal at 4 >:m. Sunday and arrived moments later. Authorities discovered a burglar had broken a window on the garage to enter the building. Once inside, the burglar had broken the lock and kicked in the Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Banner THURSDAY. DECEMBER 29, 1968 VOLUME 133. NO. 52 PRICE 25' Hastings schools’ money woes top ’88 story The financial plight of the Hastings school district was the biggest story of the year for Hastings and Barry County, according to a poll of staff members at the Banner. Three defeats of millage requests for the Hastings Area School System and subsequent budget cutbacks outdistanced the runner-up story, the second trial of Sharon Goddard and Richard Eckstein on charges of conspiring to murder Goddard's husband, Ricky, in early 1986. School officials went to the electorate to ask for a 4.18-mill increase first in March and lost by only 10 votes. They tried again with the same proposal in the annual school election in June, but lost by a slightly wider margin. In October, they came back with a reduced 2.812-mill hike request, but again were turn­ ed down. In the aftermath, the class hours were reduced from six to five, teachers were laid off and students were asked to pay to par­ ticipate in extra-curricular activities, in­ cluding sports and band. Rounding out 1988's top 10 stories in the voting, in order, were the proposed sale of the fairgrounds and plans for a $2.2 million strip mall on W. State Street; the summer drought and its adverse effect on farmers; voters’ re­ proval of a facelift for the 95-year-old Bai.. County CourJiouse in the Nov. 8 general election; labor troubles at Hastings Manufac­ turing and growing uncertainty over the in­ dustry’s future in Hastings; the millage failures and successes for the Delton, Thor­ napple Kellogg and Lakewood school districts; the work of a special futuring com­ mittee in the distribution of a survey of county residents; the proposed sale of the 4-H Camp to the Algonquin Lake Community Associa­ tion and the Hastings City Council's passage of a new dangerous dog ordinance that speaks specifically to owners of pit bull terriers. The voting for the top 10 stories of 1988 was done by publishers Mel, Fred and John Jacobs and editorial staff members David Young, Jeff Kaczmarczyk, Elaine Gilbert, Steve Vedder. Kathleen Scott and Shelly Sulser. Each of those who voted was asked to give 10 points to what he or she believed to be the top story of the year in terms of both headline value and long-range impact. Nine points were given to the second-place selection, eight were given for third place, seven for fourth and so on. More than 20 stories of developments were nominated for the honor of being included in the top 10. Six of the nine who voted said they believed that the Hastings Area School District’s finan­ cial troubles deserved to be No. 1. Two other first-place votes went to the drought, while the other went to the second trial of Goddard and Eckstein. The following is the list of the top 10 stories of 1988, as selected by staff members at the Banner. The numbers in parentheses are for first-place votes received and the numbers at the far right show how many points the stories had using the 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 system of To(a, scoring. Points Story 1. Hastings schools’ financial troubles (6) 82 2. The Goddard-Eckstein trial (1) 76 3. The Proposed sale of the fairgrounds 65 4. The drought (2) 54 5. Courthouse facelift OK’d 46 6. Hastings Manufacturing 7. T-K, Delton and Lake wood millages 38 29 8. Futuring Committee survey 28 9. Flap over 4-H Camp sale 23 10. New Hastings dog ordinance 12 HONORABLE MENTION: 11. (tie) Cellular Tower controversy and final offeial closing of Hastings Building Products. 13. (tie) Hastings Saxons’ basketball team and the arson trial of businessman Norman Barlow. 15. Election ’88, with the unsuccessful bid by Pro­ secutor Judy Hughes for a seat on the Third District Court of Appeals. . • {GoddarfandEpksteinlastsummerwer&put on trial again for conspiring to murder uer husband in January 1986, a crime Norman Woodmansee was convicted of in 1987. Because the case had received such widespread publicity , the trial was moved to Charlotte. There, a jury acquitted the two of the conspiracy charges, saying there wasn’t enough evidence to convince them the two were guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Though it did not receive one first-place vote, the negotiations for the sale of the Barry County fairgrounds and report* of a Florida developer's plans to install a strip mall on that land received consistent second- and thirdplace consideration, enabling that story to slip past the drought. The hot and dry conditions of the late spring and summer of 1988 played havoc with area farmers’ crops and made many residents’ lives miserable with a record number of 90-degree plus days. Hastings Manufacturing management and employees had a troubled year in labor rela- lions, failing to come up with agreement on a new contract. Management eventually im­ plemented a working agreement with union approval. And as the year drew to a close, there were ominous signs that the company might scale down its operations here, as local plant equip­ ment was taken out and shipped elsewhere and some employees were laid off. While Hastings suffered through three school millage defeats, so did Thomapplc Kellogg, which did have a renewal passed in October, but was forced to institute cutbacks and a pay-to-participate system. Delton was mucMuckier, after seeing the failure in June of a request for a two-mill in­ crease. Voters in that district came back in August to approve the request after the school board dipped into its contigcncy fund to avoid making cutbacks in the 1988-89 budget. Lakewood voters approved a request for 3.25-mill increase in the June 13 annual school election, but in the fall turned down a bond proposal to attempt to accommodate ex­ pected growth at the lower elementary ggradc levels. A special futuring committee early last summer developed a survey and distributed it all over Barry County in an effort to gain opi­ nions from residents on how they feel about local and area services and what they think should be ebne with the inevitability of growth approaching. After some differences of opinion between the Barry County Board of Commissioners and a number of critics, an issue that has ground to a halt with a stalemate is the sale of the old 4-H Camp to the Algonquin Lake Community Association. And the City of Hastings revised its dangerous dog ordinance specifically to in­ clude a definition of pit bull terriers as being potentially dangerous, but it stopped short of banning the breed, as some other West Michigan communities have done. Police vehicle use issue resurfaces Cable TV hearing will be Jan. 23 Last Friday, two plastic figures we.' taa during the night from a tame ftoting* Township. Reutewx of the 1900 block of Cam­ pground Rood told Barry County Sheriff's deputies they found the two 17-mch tall figures missing from their front yard when they attempted to turn on their electric light Christmas display. The electric power cords had been but it wasn’t until later in the day th* they noticed part of the display wmudaaing. Values of the figures of Santa Claus •id of A snowman each were estimated M$2S. On Saturday a theft of three strings of Christmas tree lights were reported from the 400 block of West Colfax Street in Hastings. , A resident al that address told police be attempted to turn the outdoor lights on Friday night, but they did not light. The fallowing morning, the there strands of lights were found missing from rise bushes outside die tame. Hastings police officers Dana Steldle (left) and Pete Leach hoist 5-yearold Kendra Shannon after receiving life-saving commendation certificates from the city Monday night. The two were honored for their quick thinking and perserverance in saving Kendra and her parents, John and Lynette Shannon, from a fire that had broken out at their home Dec. 11. by David T. Young A public bearing on the renewal of the franchise far cable television service between Triad CATV and the City of Hastings will be held Monday, Jan. 23, at the high school lecture halL The hearing is scheduled to take place at 8 p.m., a half hour after the council will start its regular meeting. The council agreed to have the hearing . after receiving a number of complaints from local residents about Triad's cable television service. Mayor Mary Lou Gray Monday night noted that the council already has received a number of written comments, which have been set aside for reading at the hearing. The Hastings council earlier this month delayed setting a date because it couldn't agree on where to have the hearing. Because a large turnout is expected, it finally was agreed that it win be held at the high school lecture haH. Gray said school officials told her the hall is available Jan. 23. In another matter at Monday's council meeting, Gray took up some unfinished business with Council Member Donald Spencer about his allegations over recent use of city police vehicles and the start of the new joint city-county dispatching. Spencer, in a meeting Dec. 12, charged that city police vehicles were being used outside the city limits more often than usual since the new dispatch service officially started Nov. 22. Gray told him that it was inappropriate to bring up such allegations in a public meeting without first checking with acting Chief Jerry Sarver. At Monday night's session, she maintained that Spencer’s allegations were "unfounded, undocumented and untrue." She said she had Sarver do some checking and found that there were two incidents between Nov. 22 and 30 in which city vehicles went outside the city, compared to four such incidents in 1987 for the same period. She added that there were five such incidents this year between Dec 1 and 12, compared to six over the same period in 1987. Gray added that one of the five incidents involved a mandatory blockade. After reporting those statistics, she said, "I want to admonish council members against ambush tactics... In the future when there is disgruntlement, council members should talk to department heads first. Such attacks do reflea on our credibility." Spencer protested, "You’ve given me numbers, not facts." He added that he did think his bringing up the matter Dec. 12 was an ambush tactic. At that point, Council Members Gordon Fuhr and Miriam White suggested the debate be carried on privately rather than in a public forum. In ther business Monday, the council: • Agreed to recognize the Thornapple Arts Council as a volunteer group for purposes of insurance when its members use the Fish Hatchery Building in Fish Hatchery Park. The move will limit the city's liability during those times. • Authorized City Assessor Walt Mesik to hire a part-time clerical employee in his office for not more than 20 hours a week, $5 per hour and no benefits. See COUNCIL Page 4 Arson charges against Hastings florist dropped by Jeff Kaczmarczyk An eight-month long nightmare ended Wednesday for Hastings florist Norman Barlow with the announcement that arson charges against him will be dismissed. Eaton County Chief Assistant Prosecutor David Wallace said he has decided not to retry the case that ended Dec. 13 when a hung jury failed to reach a decision. After the appropriate court papers are filed □ext week, Barlow will be clear of criminal charges in connection with the fire that destroyed his South Jefferson Street business in February 1987. For Barlow, the decision was the answer to his prayers. "It's a relief to know that it's over with," Barlow said. "Fve been under arrest for eight to nine months. Ifs a relief to know they finally decided to do what they should do." "It's been an answer to a prayer," he said. "We've been praying, and a lot of people have." Wallace said he had considered retrying the case, but decided it would be in society’s best interest to drop the charges. "We felt we put our best case before the jury the first time,’' he said. "Hung juries are hard to win a second time, so we decided to let it go. It’s not worth the taxpayers' money to try it over again." Legally, the prosecutor could refile charges, but he said both he and police would be closing the case. Although he was not acquitted in the jury trial, Barlow said the fact that 10 of the 12 jurors found him not guilty is good enough for him. "Ths way the split was, it showed the majority could see it was not a just accusation," he said. Defense attorney James Fisher agreed that the prosecutor made the wise decision. "In light of the fact that the jury split 10-2,1 think it would have been futile, from the prosecutor’s standpoint, to try again," Fisher said. "I'm happy the prosecution decided not to retry the case." Still, Fixher said he would rather have had a not guilty verdict returned. "I'm still disappointed we didn't get an outright win, but I'm happy we didn't lose," he said. The ordeal that began when Barlow Gardens was destroyed in 1987 is still only partially over. Barlow said he will be going forward with a civil lawsuit against his insurance company, Florists Mutual, over the settlement he received after the fire. Florists Mutual paid off Barlow’s $29,000 mortgage with Hastings City Bank. But Barlow said he was entitled to another $70,000 in damages from the insurance company. A $99,000 suit is now pending in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids. the civil case was to have been settled in June, but Barlow's arrest on the criminal charges put the matter on hold, Barlow said. Fisher said he’s confident the outcome of the civil suit will mirror the results of Barlow's criminal case. Looking ahead to the future, Barlow said he would like to rebuild Barlow Gardens if he can get a zoning variance. The shop was located in an area now zoned for residential use. "We would like to rebuild if we're able, and we'll maintain our downtown shop," be said. "It's been more than two years, and it had been grandfathered in in a residential area.’’ But for now, Barlow said he's glad the case is finally over. "Things have been slow," he said, ’’but it’s a good feeling." �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 29, 1988 Review of Election ’88 Courthouse, Republicans biggest election winners Hastings has 3 ‘honored’ singers The three Hastings High School students who were named recently to the Michigan School Vocal Association State Honors Choir were (from left) juniors Rose Anger and Barry Gibson, and freshman Chad Gould. The State Honors Choir will perform part of the grand finale for a concert for the Midwestern Music Education Conference Jan. 20-21 at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor. South Jefferson STREET NEWS umnwiKii As we prepare to ring in the new year on South Jefferson Street, we pause to remember the year past. We added three new business establishments to South Jef­ ferson this year, with two more about to open. As always we have directed our ef­ forts towards improving our stores and our services to you and we promise to continue to do so in the new year. Our thanks to all of you who participated in our many special celebrations during the year. It's been fun. Our Best Wishes to all for a Happy New Year. EVENTS 1. Noon Year’s Eve Party • December 31. If you can't stay up until midnight, visit us at noon this Saturday and celebrate. We will count down to noon, kiss and hug and party as if it were midnight. Noise makers, hats and refreshments are furnished. 2. Pablo Casals Birthday — December 29. Bring your cello to Bosley's this week • and play "Auld Lang Syne" on our soap­ box and you get a $5.00 gift certificate and a chance for a concert date on South Jefferson. (Limit 3) 3. Your all done Day — December 31. This is a day to acknowledge all that you haveaccomplished in the past year and to> celebrate the satisfaction of making it: through another year. 4. Rudyard Kipling’s Birthday — December* I 30. Recite a short poem by Rudyard fromi our soapbox this week and get a $2.00i gift certificate. (Limit 10, all ages.) 5. Make up your mind day — December 31. Today is the day to make a decision and to stick to It. We will be glad to help you with the patented SJS decision maker, the SBA dollar coin. After we help you decide, you can keep the coin. (Limit 3) 6. Rose Bowl — January 2. Sing the U of M Fight Song on South Jefferson this week, dressed in the school colors, and we will buy you a can of nuts and some snacks to munch on during the big game. (Limit 5) 7. Bert Parks Birthday — December 30. Sing “Here she comes, Miss America” as your sweetheart walks down our aisle and steps onto the soapbox at Bosley’s. We will give you each a $3.00 gift cer­ tificate, if she wears a bathing suit, it's $2.00 more. (Limit 2) 8. T and M Tire Service is the tire head­ quarters of Barry County. Visit them on South Jefferson when you need tires. (Gift certificates are limited to one person per month and, unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or older.) AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 2. 3. . 4. 5. 6. Little Bucky celebrates the end o* 1988 by having a sale this week. Th muck’s New Year’s Resolution Is to c- .itinue to bring you his tremendous bargains throughout 1989. Develop your Holiday Prints at Bosley’s where you get double prints everyday. A list of your 1988 prescription pur­ chases is available for tax or insurance use. Please call us a day ahead and we will have yours ready to pick up or we can mail It if you so desire. Weigh yourself free at Bosley’s anytime on our digital scales. Any Christmas items left at Bosley’s are Vz Off through New Year’s Eve. Bosley’s will Close at 5:30 on New Year’s Eve. We will be closed on New Year’s Day and open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on January 2. QUOTE: "Life is one long process of getting tired." — Samuel Butler OSLEY '•PHRRmRCYSOUTH JEFFERSON STREET Smoke stoppers series planned A “Smoke Stoppers" free introductory meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Pen­ nock Hospital in Hastings, from 7-8 p.m. Smoke Stoppers is a na­ tionally recognized program which has helped end the smoking habit for thousands of Americans. The five-week program is divided into three phases: 1) preparing to stop: 2) learning to stop: 3) staying stopped. For more information, call Pennock Hospital's education department at 948-3125. Music students receive awards Local piano students of Sharon Bradstreet were honored with piano trophies recently. Youngsters who won awards were Katie Robinson, 8. and Jennifer Hurless, 12. Adult students included, Sarah Robinson, Diane Lan­ caster, Manon Bennett. Karen Bustancc, and Ernie Burr. Awards re based bn atten­ dance and performance records. f by David T. Young It happens every four years - the primary and general elections for most county-wide and township offices. And 1988 provided plenty of fireworks and interesting developments on the political scene in Hastings and Barry County. The primary and general elections resulted in a few surprises, some hotly debated issues, but the most compelling development was the consolidation of power of the Republican Party. Meanwhile, the single biggest winner in 1988 may have been the aging Barry County Courthouse. The county building, 95 years old, needed renovations to make it handicapped accessible. And officials said it needed some other repairs and updating. Before the Barry County Board of Commissioners placed a 10-year 51.35 million bond proposal on the Nov. 8 ballot, some commissioners openly worried about whether it could be approved because of the recent anti-tax increase mood of the public demonstrated by the public in many school millage elections. Yet voters responded in the affirmative and the old structure will get a facelift next year that will make it handicapped accessible and a little better place for county employees to work. The GOP enters 1989 with complete control of the county board of commissioners. This was made possible largely by the upset victory of Ethel Boze over veteran Sixth District Democratic Commissioner Paul Kiel, who had held his seat for 10 years. P. Richard Dean also had to defeat a Democratic challenger in the general election, but the remainder of the GOP field of commissioner candidates won their seats without opposition Nov. 8. Besides Boze, there will be another new face on the county board at the start of 1989. Robert Wenger defeated incumbent Cathy Williamson in the Second Commissioner's District in the August primary The other county elected officials' races saw incumbents or heir apparents winning without opposition. However, there was one big upset in the primary race for drain commissioner, where Robert Shaffer unseated incumbent Audrey Burdick. The Republicans scored a sweeping victory in Barry County, but there were a few exceptions. Bucking the elephants' stampede were traditional Democratic stongholds in Hastings Charter Township, Rutland Charter Township and Orangeville Township and scattered offices in just a few others. On a wider scope, only incumbent Democratic Congressman Howard Wolpe emerged victorious in this area, as he carried Barry County andthe rest of the Third District, defeating Republican challenger Cal Allagier of Battle Creek. The GOP voting strength here was so overwhelming that Republican Jim Dunn did extremely well against incumbent U.S. Senator Donald Riegle in the county, but was swamped in the statewide vote. Perhaps the most disappointed local official in Election '88 was Prosecutor Judy Hughes. After finishing a strong second in the August primary in a race for two judges' seats on the Third Distrie Court of Appeals, she was edged by Janet Neff for that same spot in the general election in November. With that close defeat, Hastings and Barry County lost its chance to have a "favorite daughter" on the bench for a court that serves 62 counties in Michigan. The townships, for the most part, returned many of the veteran local officials to their positions, but there were a few exceptions. Two of the most notable came in primary elections in Yankee Springs and Woodland Barry County’s two state representatives, Robert Bender (left) in the 88th District and Paul Hillegonds in the 54th, had little trouble being re-elected to their posts in the November general election. townships. In Yankee Springs, incumbent John Rough lost his bid for another term as supervisor by a wide margin to newcomer G. David VanElst And in Woodland, veteran Clerk Carol Hewitt was ousted by Diane Barnum in the primary and her second try in the general election as a write-in candidate failed. Two incumbent Democratic trustees in Orangeville Township, Fred Lewis and Danny Boulter, got a scare from a Republican challenger, Janet Hulst, but survived on the strength of absentee ballot tallies. So Election' 88 had a few surprises and some interesting races. But after the smoke cleared from the primary and general vote, the biggest winners that emerged were the Republican Party and the Barry County Courthouse. There were a couple of races for county elected officials, but the GOP weathered that challenge with little difficulty. Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer won an interesting battle with Robert Dwyer, chairman of the county Democratic Party, whose key issue was the suggestion of combining the register of deeds office with that of the clerk. « Meanwhile, Nancy Boersma, deputy cleat ■ under retiring Clerk Norval Thaler, turned back challenges in both the primary and the general election. PREMIUM CUSTOM Howard Wolpe Bob Shaffer DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE ’445 ’335 ’265 >335 by the American Dontal A»* n. ■Our on premiin lob provide* individual 4 eHicient service. (616) 455-0810 *l.D. Himebaugh DD5 •D.D. White DDS •G, Mancewki DDS 2330 44th St, S.E., Grand Rapids Hastings see progress in 1988 Economic development keys city’s year by Jeff Kaczmarczyk With a strong emphasis on economic development, Hastings moved forward in 1988 toward attracting new business and industry and establishing guidelines for growing local concerns. Developments in 1988 include dwork on a proposed industrial incubator and new construction at Hastings Airport and at Pennock Hospital. Locally, the Hastings City Council passed new ordinances governing street vending and bed and breakfast inns within the city limits. At her first council meeting as mayor in January, Mary Lou Gray told her colleagues her biggest goals as mayor would '' *be to — NOTICE — The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held December 27,1988 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. retain local business and develop an industrial incubator. Despite the closing of Hastings Building Products in September and a year-long battle between labor and management at Hastings Manufacturing over new contracts, local business development has been successful in 1988. Nearly dead in the water in January, the proposal to turn the old E.W. Bliss can plant on East State Road into in industrial incubator seems well on its way to a successful opening in 1989. In 1988, the Hastings City Council gave the project a shot in the arm by agreeing to a 5125,000 fund match to open the incubator. Additionally, E.W. Bliss extended the city’s 5500 option on the building until May 1989. An independent firm now is studying the feasibility of opening the incubator as part 12 MONTH CD 8.25 % PIONEER BANK North Branch Contractor/Salesperson • WANTED • I bOU b22 IHHM fl • b8H MS: ...for Lumber-Hardware Store. Serviceoriented person to sell to Builder/Commercial/lndustrial customers and per­ form necessary follow-up activities. Proven sales ability required. This per­ son will have a pleasant personality as well as problem-solving ability. Bene­ fits to the person who qualifies include medical and dental plan, paid vacation, profit-sharing plan. Apply in writing to: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONTRACTOR SALES P.O. BOX C HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 19,1989 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers, Hastings, Michigan. Said meeting is to consider the application from Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, on W. Woodlawn Avenue, legally described as Lots 35 • 62 inclusive, Aben Johnsons Add #2, City of Hastings; also that part of the SE ’A of Sec. 8-3-8 Hastings Township, described as Com at the center of Sec 8. in SOO'19*W. 45.28 feet to the NE corner of Lot 50 of Aben Johnsons Add #2, for pob; th SOO°19'W, 232.29 ft; th N89°02‘ E, 132 ft; th NOO°19'E, 232.29 feet; th S89,02'W. 132 ft to pob. Said variance is contrary to Section 3.203; regulations regarding height, yards and lot area coverage. Minutes of said meeting will be available for public in­ spection at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings. Michigan. Sharon Vickery City Clerk of the process for applying for a $375,OQO federal block grant from the Economic Development Authority in the U.S. Commerce Department But L. Joseph Rahn, executive director of the Hastings Barry County Joint Economic Development committee, said he expects to know by February if the money will be granted for the incubator, which is expected to house eight to 10 fledgling businesses. If the funds are approved, the incubator should be up and running by July. "We expect to be fully-operational by July," Rahn said. "The tricky part is we have tenants who have given us letter of commitment" A 5275,000 expansion grant announced in January for the Hastings Airport led officials to believe the airport will eventually see an increase in business and recreational flying in Barry County. The grant, funded primarily by the federal government provided for expanded taxiways off of the existing runway, plus additional taxiways. A new terminal and new beacon also were expected. The new construction, the second phase of a 15-year improvement plan, began work in July. The first phase, in 1986, included extension of the runway, new taxi lights and a new access road constructed from East State Road. In November, airport officials announced plans for the Earl McMullin Jr. Memorial Airport Administration Building. The proposed 5100,000 project would include offices, a new lounge, classrooms and additional features. As of November, about 530,000 to 535,000 had been allocated for the new building. During 1988 the council approved new regulations to introduce two new business ventures in Hastings. In March the council passed an ordinance permitting street vending inside the city limits. The new regulations, sought by Hastings businessman Larry Hollenbeck, allow licensed vendors to sell from cars along city streets and public thoroughfares. With the passage of the ordinance, Hollenbeck's hot dog cart, with its colorful umbrella, became a familiar sight on State Street this summer. In July the city council approved a new ordinance to permit bed and breakfast inns to operate in the city. The request came from David and Lorrie Casarez, who sought at their historic home, "Noteworthy" un South Jefferson at Walnut Street Bed and breakfast inns are similar to hotels, but the owners live on the premises. The potential for future business growth in Hastings developed this summer when a shopping mall developer signed an option with the Barry County Agricultural Society to buy the county’s fair grounds on West State Street in Hastings. Although the fair definitely will be held at its present location in 1989, fair board officials hope to bold the 1990 fair at a new facility on a site yet to be determined. But the proposed shopping mall remains under a cloud because of a dispute between the city and the fair board over ownership of (Story continued on page 3) Phil’s Pizzeria Italian Specialties 795-7844 Merry Christinas from the Sdafani family! EAT IN OR TAKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Downtown MIDDLEVILLE HOURS Tues-Thun. 11:30un.-11 pm; Fri & Sat. 11 JO p m.; Sun. 4-10; Oosec Mon Pennock plans weight loss class Pennock Hospital in Hastings is offering a weight reduction class starling Jan. 16 from 7-8:30 p.m. The classes will be held Monday evenings for five weeks. Included will be in­ struction on reducing calories and an individualized exercise plan. The classes will be taught by Cindy Matclski-Lancastcr, registered dietitian and Eric Lecp. director, health and fitness center. For more information. call the education department at 948-3125. Preregistration is necessary. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 29. 1988 — Page 3 look back at Hastings schools in 1988 The millage defeats were obvious, but there were triumphs, too The year 1988 will be remembered as a tough one for Hastings Area Schools, yet bright moments have a part in those memor­ ies. When the school system ran short of money and held three millage elections to try to increase income, voters defeated the re­ quests. At the same time, when student-gen­ erated fund-raising campaigns were held for local families in need, area residents were generous. The local school district's financial prob­ lems started to come forward in January, when the district's deficit grew to $257,000, up from the $223,524 figure that stood when the 1987-88 budget was approved. Board members in January said that five possible circumstances could reduce the defi­ cit. Those five possibilities - more state aid, passage of the Barry Intermediate School District millage increase proposal, an in­ crease in adult education enrollment, self­ funding of insurance and a voter-approved transfer of money from debt retirement to the general operating fund - all fell through. The board then decided in early February to hold a millage election for a 4.18-mill in­ crease in late March. Narrowly defeated by 10 votes, that failure forced board members to begin spelling out the budget-cutting process. They announced the layoffs of 24 teachers, one administrator and several aides and support staff members. They said the schools would have to reduce the number of class periods from six to five and eliminate counseling and library ser­ vices, athletics and other co-curricular pro grams, the construction trades class, field trips and conferences, as well as reduce equipment and supplies purchases. With the slim defeat of the March propo­ sal, the board was hopeful and decided to return to the voters with the same request in the annual school election June 13. But a 68-vote defeat of that same 4.18mill proposal failed to reverse the cuts that had already beea made and erase those sched­ uled for implementation. A $135,000 "gift from Lansing" in unanticipated aid arrived in late August. As a result, several staff members were called back to work, and the library and elementary science programs and some counseling ser­ vices were reinstated just before the start of the school year. After the June millage attempt had failed, the board decided not to hold another millage election before the new school year com­ menced, but before the classroom doors opened, talk of a third election began. That Oct. 24 election was a result of state finance reform proposals under discussion in Lansing and the better-than-expected state aid package. The last election sought a 2.182mill increase. Pending statewide voter approval, the bill would have required all school districts levy­ ing more than 28 mills to roll back their millage to that foundation level. The state would then reimburse all districts the differ­ ence between the 28 mills and the amount levied at the time the bill went into effect. Had the state and local proposals been approved, the eventual increase would have upped Hastings millage level from 30.896 to 33.708, amounting to thousands of addition­ al dollars for the district But like the other two millage elections, that request also was defeated, this time by a larger margin than the last two elections, 2,299 to 2,081. All three elections drew high numbers of voters - totalling 3,454, 4,268, and 4.380, respectively, in March, June and October. But the financial story involving the schools was not completely gloomy. About the same time the first millage election was being discussed, local high school students were uniting to help one of their own, Steve Jordan, a junior who was battling cancer. His illness was tough enough, but it was a further jolt to his family which had already suffered when his father was laid off from Hastings Building Products. Medical bills for the school's soccer goalie were expected to total $40,000. Even though the Larry and Beverly Jordan had insurance, not all of the costs could be covered and they were making $300 monthly payments just to keep the insurance. When word reached the student council at the high school, young minds began churn­ ing with fund-raising possibilities and the "That's What Friends are For" Steve Jordan Fund was begun. Each idea generated another. Several indi­ vidual groups at the school devised ways to raise money. The students were energized with an emotional crusade that one admini­ strator said "upped at their idealism ” and will long remain in their memories. When word of the fund-raiser hit main street, merchants, too, contributed to the ef­ fort that would help the family of a 17-yearold young man facing nearly a 50-50 chance on life. More than $3,300 was raised in one week, and additional money poured in over the next few months from area residents, alumni and members of the school district's staff, who pledged money from bi-weekly paychecks, giving the Jordans $171 every two weeks. Over the months, $7,972.04 was donated, ranging in the form of pennies, $50 bills and checks of "sizable amounts." And Jordan prevailed. He received chemo­ therapy treatments, made frequent trips to the doctor and hospitals, underwent 9 1/2 hours of surgery and battled pneumonia. But he came out winning, with a 95 percent chance that the cancer would not return. Other, unnamed families received help from local residents in fund-raisers generated by students. The annual Hastings High School Senior Class Charity Drive in April netted $4,600 for the county's homeless and hungry. Through festive activities at the high school and outright donations from students, suff members and area residents, the student char­ ity drive total for three years reached nearly $20,000. And to cap off a year of student and com­ munity generosity amid thrice-defeated mil­ lage proposals, five classes of students in one teacher's charge collected $2,000 last week to make this Christmas happy for eight local families. Several Hastings students left their marks on 1988 and should not go without mention. • The entire Class of 1988, with its 267 students, was one of the largest in Hastings graduating history. • Heidi Herron, Kris Witham, Evy Vargaz, Nancy Vitale, Anna Spindler, Scott Schoessel, Amy Ward, Nicole Shay and Jennifer Schimmel again deserve credit for their generous, spirited and unrelenting com­ mitment to the Steve Jordan Fund. • For what some administrators believe was the first time in Hastings history, three students were named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Corp, competi­ tion. One student usually reaches as far as the semifinals in the national competition of 13,000 bright high school students vying for 6,000 scholarships. But Peter DeVault, Jon­ athon Hannon and Aaron Moskalik shared the limelight with each other this year. • And if a good example award were give to students here, Amy Bowers and Ron Bustance would have been likely candidates. The two 1988 graduates didn't miss a day of school for nine years, often hiding illnesses from their mothers just so they would not be kept at home. So despite the obvious disappointments with three millage defeats and resultant cutbacks, 1988 had a few bright moments. Economic development keys city’s year (Continued) part of the fairgrounds, which are thought to measure between 24 and 33 acres. While both sides agree the agricultural society owns the fairgrounds, ownership of a small portion of land along Market Street remains in question. City officials insist they have leased die one-block "Market Square" area to the agricultural society throughout the 120 years the fair has been held in Hastings. Before Centers Inc., can go ahead with its plans to develop a shopping mall in the area, the ownership question will have to be settled in 1989. In September, Pennock Ventures announced plans to build a new medical office bfldlng -adjacent to the existing Physicians Center on West Green Street. Plans called for a two-story, 16,000 square-foot facility that will provide space for several medical specialists in private practice, plus space for the Barry County Community Mental Health Services. Construction was expected to be completed by August 1989. Two months of disagreement on the city council ended in May when the council unanimously approved an amended city ordnance to regulate trade in city-owned parts. Two signs of progress app e a r e d in Hastings this past year, with plans for up­ dating the air­ port (above, as shown by Charles Mur­ phy) and the designation of a local historic home as a new bed and breakfast inn (at right). The two were just examples of some of the strides made on behalf of economic development in the city. Originally introduced as a proposal to allow vendors to operate at Fish Hatchery Park, the idea was initially rejected by the city's parks and recreation committee. Committee Chairwoman Esther Walton proposed that charitable groups be allowed to hold displays, but not sales, at city paries. But other council members referred the question of vending back to the parks committee. Finally in May the council agreed to allow non-profit groups to hold displays as well as fund-raising activities at city parks, except for Tyden Park. After he was offered a smaller salary raise then other city department heads, Hastings Assessor Michael Payne resigned in January from his position of eight years. Because he was filling part of the duties of building inspector plus his work as assessor, Payne said he didn't think his salary of $23,278 was appropriate for his responsibilities. The following month, the city filled 2 four-year-old vacancy by hiring Walter Kiehler as assistant engineer and building inspector. Kiehler, formerly of Grosse Point Woods, began work on $28,000 a year position on Feb. 15. In August, Allegan's former assessor, Walt Mesik, was hired as to fill the assessing duties left vacant with Payne's resignation. Almost one year after a major layoff shut down most of. the company, production ended at Hastings Building Products on Sept 9. In October 1987, some 100 workers were laid off from the firm. By August of this year, its number of employees had dwindled to 10. Shortly before the 41-yeir-old firm closed its doors, most of the most profitable equipment was removed by Worldmark Corporation, the parent company that bought HBP in 1987. Today, a subsidiary, Starmark, is opcfMing Jhe Hastings facility as warehouse for the firm's vinyl siding business. The business was opened in 1947 as Metal Tile Products and became Hastings Aluminum Products eight years later. At its height, the firm's paint lines operated 24 hours a day with three eight-hour shifts. But hard times in the 1970s caused a downsizing. After months of negotiation between United Auto Workers Local 138 and officials at Hastings Manufacturing, the rank and file in August overwhelmingly rejected a contract offer, 224 to 17. The decision may mark the beginning of the end for at least part of the company's present operations in Hastings. Since January, negotiators met some 55 times before the bargaining unit rejected the company's final offer. Employees had been working on a day-to-day extension of their contract since it had expired Jan. 31. The rejected contract prompted company officials in September to terminate the previous contract and to unilaterally implement some of the proposed contract's provisions in a "working agreement" Vice President of Employee Relations lylonty "Jpe" Bennett said in August that the firm would go ahead with its plans to transfer jobs from Hastings to its Yankton, S.D., plant where company officials say labor costs are cheaper. Phase three of the five-phase plan would move 150 local jobs to the company's manufacturing facility in Yankton. Although company officials said they would suspend the plan for the duration of the proposed contract when the bargaining unit unilaterally rejected the offer, officials said they would move forward with the plan. Help sought in catching robber Wayland Police Chief Dan Miller is asking for help from Barry County residents in Identifying and apprehending this man, who is seen here walk­ ing away from United Bank In Wayland after pulling off a robbery Dec. 7. The man was described as being from 28 to 35 years old, standing bet­ ween 5-8 and 5-9, weighing about 175 to 200 pounds, with dark brown hair. The day of the robbery he was wearing a dark blue waist-length jacket, work uniform style blue pants and sunglasses with dark lenses and a square-type frame. He was seen leaving the bank in a maroon Dodge Omni. A reward of up to $1,500 is offered through the Wayland Silent Observer program and of up to $2,500 through the Kent County Silent Observer for In­ formation leading to the capture, arrest and conviction of the suspect. To offer a tip, call 792-2213 In Wayland or 774-2345 In Kent County. Hastings man charged with 3rd drunken driving offense A Hastings man with two previous drinking and driving convictions was arrested last week on charges of third-offense drunken driving. Warrants were issued by the Barry County Prosecutor’s office Friday charging Laverne J. Moore II, 28, with that offense and an addi­ tional charge of driving with a suspended license, second offense. The drunken driving charge carries a man­ datory minimum sentence of at least one year in jail. Hastings Police Sgt. Cliff Morse and Patrolman Pete Leach said they were on patrol Friday night on East Mill Street when they passed a car with its bright lights on. The officers signaled the car to dim its lights, but when the driver failed to do so, police turned and followed the car. Police activated their overhead lights, but the 1976 Old Cutlass continued until it reach­ ed the 200 block of East High Street. Authorities said a female passenger got out of the car and entered a house nearby. Moore, of 976 Charlton Drive, told authorities he did not have a license and did not have the insurance certificate or the title to the car because it wasn't his vehicle. After conversing with Moore and asking him to perform a few sobriety tests, police gave him a preliminary breathalyzer test. Moore registered . 11 percent on the test and was arrested for drunken driving. Authorities discovered the license plate on the car belonged to another vehicle and had expired in May 1987. A 1989 sticker, issued for a trailer, had been put on the plate. Police removed the plate and impounded the car. At the Barry County Jail, Moore refused to take a chemical breathalyzer test. A search warrant was issued, and Moore was taken to Pennock Hospital, where a blood sample was taken from him. He also received citations for driving with an improper license plate and driving without proof of insurance. Road sign thefts reported in area A resident of the Lake Culver area in Johnstown Township reports recent thefts of several road signs along Hutchinson Road and Lake Culver Drive. Barry County Sheriff's Sgt. Richard Bar­ num said two to three signs had been taken in December. The first was taken about 2 Vi weeks ago. The following day, two more signs were reported missing. Last Thursday, a bus slop sign was turned upside down on its pole. The stolen signs are valued at $100 each. To Our Valued Customers ... Thank you for a great year of serving you for your haircare needs. May you all have a prosperous New Year! Stylist: Ann, Millie, Cheryl, Kathy, Donna. HAIR CARE CENTER 125 S. Jefferson • 948-8591 In fair weather and foul Direct deposit makes your life easier every day of the year. Sign up today and save yourself unnecessary trips into the cold. Come spring, when you have better things to do than your banking, direct deposit leaves you free to spend your time as you wish. Safe, dependable and convenient With direct deposit you know the money from your pension or social security check is in the bank, readily available when you need it. Come in today and ask a personal banker to arrange direct deposit to your checking or sav­ ings account. Many Retirees and Senior Citizens are now enjoying this service. West State at Broadway MEMBER FDIC All Deposits Insured up to $100,000.00 �Page 4 — lhe Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 29, 1988 LETTERS VIEWPOINT from our readers.... C^’vmentarieK fmm <^ir editorial staffand the community— A public safety story with a happy ending It is perhaps too often in reporting police and fire activities that the news isn't pleasant. Too often the stories of public safety involve people getting killed, seriously injured or arrested. That's the nature of the beast, unfortunately. But there are times that we can tell a "positive" story, one of heroism and lives saved, with the classic happy ending. Such an occurrence came in the Dec. 15 edition of the Banner with a story about two Hastings officers who discovered a fire Dec. 11 in a house in the community, took great care to alert the family members and helped take them to safety before firefighters arrived to put out the blaze. The two officers, Pete Leach and Dana Steidle, appropriately were recognized for their efforts at a city council meeting Monday night in a demonstration that proves that our heros actually live among us. And many of them proudly wear the uniforms of police officeis and firefighters. Oh, these two will probably tell you that, shucks, they were just doing their jobs. This was true, but such a "small" act of heroism can mean so much. It meant a lot to everyone at the council meeting when Leach and Steidle hoisted a smiling little 5-year-old Kendra Shannon for a photographic pose. At that point, it wasn't difficult to realize that if it hadn't been for the officers’ persistance that night, little Kendra may not be with us. Kendra's parents showed their appreciation at the meeting and her grandmother previously said "thank you" in a letter to the editor to this publication. The rest of the community has the opportunity to say thanks anytime they see these officers around town. Go ahead, they deserve it And, at the same time, we can be mindful of that old television public service visual depicting a police officer's hat with the words "Mark of a friend." Leach and Steidle prove it's still true. CITY COUNCIL, continued.. • Learned that the city's water and sewer committee will meet Thursday (Dec. 29) with Rutland Charter Township officials to discuss each unit's proposals for a new agreement for the city to provide water and sewer services to the township. • Approved the use of Fish Hatchery Park by Hastings elementary schools for an elementary student art fair either May 5 or May 26. • Authorized the mayor to sign the consolidated police dispatch agreement between the city and the Bany County Sheriff's Department. Council Member Franklin Campbell cast the lone dissenting vote, saying he didn't like some of the agreement's wording about the list of duties for dispatchers, which he said were left open ended. Other council members said they thought •the dispatchers would not be asked to do things that were inappropriate. • Again referred a request from representatives from the Fanner's Market to help find a home in the city for the market, which will have to locate a new site after the Barry County fairgrounds is sold. It was suggested the council's property committee look into moving the market to the comer of Mill and Church streets, but there are concerns about parking there. • Officially recognized officers Pete Leach and Dana Steidle for saving the lives of John, Lynette and Kendra Shannon by alerting them that their house was on fire the night of Dec. 11 an 1 helping escape safely. The two officers received life-saving commendation certificates from acting Police Chief Jerry Sarver and heard complientary comments from Fire Chief Roger Caris. Stolen jewelry box found after burglary attempt A wooden jewelry box was found nearby two days after a Hope Township home was burglarized last week. A neighbor found the jewelry box just down the street from lhe home in the 6100 block of Cedar Creek Road that had been broken into on Dec. 21. Barry County Deputy Sheriff A.L. Stein said some jewelry was found in the recovered box. but a second jewelry box stolen from the home remains missing. The stolen jewelry was described by the owner as not particulary valuable. A burglar pried open the rear door to enter the home. Once inside, the burglar removed the two jewelry boxes from a dresser in a bedroom. Nothing else was taken in the break-in, Stein said. Both boxes were valued at $50 each. The box still missing is described as barrel­ shaped with straps for handles. Christianity must prevail over death penalty To the editor: In response to the letter by Lawton Home of Delton, I think we have to be very careful in regards to the death sentence. There have been times innocent persons were convicted of murder. 1 believe it is a very touchy political issue, and we would hope that Christianity will prevail in our country, and in all nations, so that there would be “miniscule" numbers of those waiting on death row in any state or nation. I read in the Bible those things regarding the sword and the eye. Those are Old Testament things. But we are living in New Testament times. The New Testament is that part of the Bible written after the coming of the Lord Jesus and the Christian doctrine HE gave the world, that through Him, all might be saved.Jf they did what? Isn’t the answer that they rejented, confessed of their sins, and accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. I believe that if we spend as much time Christianizing and getting the message out to those who would commit a crime or kill another individual as we do pondering if or if not the death sentence should be installed, we would do wonders for Almighty God. I think the United Stales has to be very care­ ful in lhe laws it makes, else it will reverberate back to Old Testament-type of punishment for crimes its citizens commit. This would be quite feasable in that even our state representatives from whom bills and laws originate from (and supposedly from all your voices as citizens of this state) compile the bills set before this state's congress, the same as District ofColum­ bia (Washington D.C.). There is and has always been much controversy regarding the death sentence in this or any other slate. One would hope that Christianity is, and always shall be upheld in America, with enough ministers and preachings so that the general population thinks about the Ten Commandments and what they are. as their true guidelines for living, and to uphold these in their daily lives. It is when the population does not live by a Christian way of life that all lhe troubles begin, Can Barry County survive likely changes? To the editor: The '88 elections arc history. The results now provide general policy guidance for our elected officials. As usual, many of our decisions have taken the evolutionary, band-aid approach to our problems. This approach must have merit, as we have come from relatively obscurity to a dominant world force in a little more than 200 years. What direction is our county and others to take as we approach the 21st Century? As citizens what do we want from local govern­ ment? Many of us have our own thoughts as to the future of county and township govern­ ment. Permit me to share some of my thoughts with you. Basically I feel that the pressures brought about by the social complexion of our ever­ expanding population will force many changes. I also believe our flexible political structure will accommodate and administer these changes. The existing physical layout of counties and townships was initially premised on the idea of making local government accessible to residents. Modem communication devices, transportation and administration of manage­ ment data, plus continued lack of interest and partici^tion on; the part of the ilectoratb. have antiquated our present structure and system. Accordingly, I believe township govern­ ment will eventually be eliminated and the functions absorbed by larger units. These same factors will hasten the trend toward cen­ tralization in the higher eschleons. City and village governments will feel the effect of these changes as efforts are made to eliminate duplication of responsibilities. Future county government would, under the revised structure, be srmewhat similar to state and federal organizations with executive (ad­ ministration) representative and judicial bran­ ches. The traditional elective offices will cease to exist and their functions will be incor­ porated in lhe executive branch of county government. The chief executive of this branch of government would cither be appointed or elected. The elective approach would normal­ ly produce an executive more responsive to the electorate and more independent of in­ terference by members of the representative branch. However. I fee! that by first establishing sound qualifications for this position and their selecting the best from among qualified ap­ plicants. that a highly capable administrator could be employed. I would recommend the latter, a trained professional hired by an out­ side consulting team. Most cities and similar units of government now use this approach in employing their top administrators. Representatives elected by the people of the political unit would function primarily as policy makers. By relieving them of the in­ tricate administrative responsibilities, for which most have neither the time nor training, I feel they could do a much better job in reflecting lhe needs of the political entity via the representative process. This function is vital to our system of government. Our judicial process is already partially funded by higher echelons of government and guided by statutes, regulations and precedents. Other funding is provided by the local entity. I believe this function will in­ creasingly gravitate toward more state dominance and funding. Can small counties similar to Barry County, with their limited tax resources, be able to ex­ ist in tomorrow’s world or will they become a physical part of adjacent units of government? Will such small units be able to financially respond to social pressures and support man­ dates imposed by state and federal legislation? Already we see encroachment in the form of increased residential building in our border townships by citizens moving here from adja­ cent areas. If we are unable to provide ser­ vices such as sewage, water, streets, schools, etc., will the newcomers Seek annexation to more tax affluent areas able to furnish these services? I believe many small counties hav­ ing limited financial resources will eventually be absorbed by neighboring units of government. Enabling legislation and/or approval of the electorate would be required to implement such changes. Normally we have moved slowly in making changes in our structure of government. This evolutionary process has repeatedly demonstrated its worth in the relativity short existence of our governments. Our citizens have for the most part demonstrated minimal interest in the affairs or functioning of government. Many have never attended a meeting of any governmental body or political party. Local township board or county commission meetings are normally void of citizen inut unless a controversial issue arises. Only a few are aware of the func­ tions performed by our political parties and a lesser number have ever participated in this process. It is recognized that the matter of govern­ mental structure is only one of many problems we citizens are faced with today. I believe that political group or party that will look ahead and responsibly anticipate and respond to future social demands will dominate public policy and play a key role in reshaping the ex­ isting structure and the political boundaries. Emmet E. Herrington Bellevue The week at year's end is a good time to get historical It’s traditionally difficult to do much of anything during the week between Christmas and New Yeafs. The schools are out. Some families have taken the whole week off and migrated south to wanner climates. Businesses are plagued with hordes of customers reluming gifts that don’t work or don't fit Then there are those of us unfortunates who have been left behind to suffer and drive through snowstorms like the one we had Monday evening. This is one of the strangest weeks of the year. It's a time when many are sluggish and stuffed from eating too many things they shouldn't have. Perhaps they are reeling from drinking too much of some stuff they shouldn't have. Then there are the annual horror stories about the holiday blues and stress that shouldn't accomany the season, but does. But some are looking forward to the New Year's holiday, yet others are dreading the annual rite of passage because they have promises to keep with New Year's resolutions. Personally, I have never made such resolutions because I fail to see where lhe start of a new year is any different than any other time to make changes in one's life. I'm a big believer in the notion that people quit smoking or go on successful diets when they Editor’s Notes... by David T. Young genuinely want to make those changes for the better -- for themselves and not at the suggestions or nagging of others. I know too many people who have made genuine attempts to reform themselves with resolutions, only to meet failure during the dark days of late January or early February. Despite my aversion to resolutions, I do have my own annual rite during this final week of the year. I always take a little time to pause and reflect on what has happened in' the past 365 days, what all of it means and how it might affect the year to come. Granted, this could be a neurotic exercise, mulling over things that I too often cannot control. But there is a lot of historian in me, it’s a part of who I am. And sometimes this rite of passage is good for the soul. When I was in school and college, I loved histoiy and enjoyed applying it to my personal life. I tried to learn from my mistakes in the past and make sense of where I had been before in order to better understand where I’m going. The dream of my youth was to be a history teacher. If you don't believe me, ask Emie Strong, who was my teacher when I was a sophomore in high school and took world history. Later in life, I was taken in by the lure of journalism, but I quickly noticed that one could use a great deal of political science and history to write stories for newspapers. But enough of the digression. The point here is that this is a good time of year, right after celebrating the biggest holiday of the year and right before the start of a new year, to take a little stock. It can be fun. With that in mind, this edition of the Banner is a little different than what you readers may be used to. Many publications, because they don't have a lot of news to report during a week like this, have taken to presenting chronologys of the events that transpired during the year that was about to pass on. These chronologys indeed are interesting, but the information they present doesn't offer enough. Readers deserve some perspective on what happened, some thoughts about where we are now and where this might be taking us. So this edition of the Banner is dedicated to looking back, assessing that past and trying to make some sense out of it all. What you’re reading are stories about what happened in 1988 in Barry County, in Hastings, in the school districts, in the elections, in sports and we even threw in a little fun by having our staff members vote on what they thought were top 10 stories of the year. We hope you enjoy our pause and reflection on 1988. Consider it a piece of history, however small in the scheme of things. And history, despite what some people may tell you, continues to be important to us. I forget who said it, but I think the quote was "Those who ignore history are condemned to repeat it." filling courts with cases that arc serious, and filling jails and prisons with people who robbed, killed and plundered, or assaulted, or look illegal drugs, cocaine, marijuana, etc. At the opposite end of the topic of “the death sentence" then, we might bring out the very important topic of how to live in this world and come through it by knowing Christ. And I believe this begins with the marriage and the bringing up of the children of those marriages in getting a Christian religious background. And having fortitude to make sure Christian­ ity is upheld throughout our nation as a guaran­ tee by the Constitution under freedom of religion. I feel sure there is room for improvements regarding adding more of Christianity in our lives, and in the life of our Democracy, which must be based on Christianity or it will crumble, it will fill prisons and death rows. A better New Year ahead. M.E. Williams Hastings Did we trade constitution for Christmas? To the editor: It’s unfortunate that in last week’s Banner Public Opinion the defenders of the cour­ thouse nativity scene were not willing to also defend the Constitution of the United States. Your public opinion survey proved that a majority of Hastings residents arc only able to recognize constitutional rights if they are the ones to benefit. It’s easy for a majority to ig­ nore the fact that the Constitution of the United States serves all citizens of all religious faiths, as well as those who have none. The founders of our country were wise enough to know that true religious freedom would only come about if the government was forbidden from establishing any one religion as being right for all of us. The Barry County Courthouse belongs to the people of Barry County - people of dif­ ferent faiths and of no faith. Should the government of these people support a par­ ticular religion just because a majority of the people believe in it? Our constitution clearly says no. it must not establish any religion. If these six citizens who expressed their support of government sponsored religion were willing to live by their beliefs, then they would join a local church and work toward displaying a nativity scene on church proper­ ty. In doing so, that gesture would truly repre­ sent the beliefs of those who sponsored it. and other citizens could truly take it or leave it. If anyone would then try to have it remov­ ed, the A.C.L.U. would be the first organiza­ tion to defend the right to have such a display, for that is a constitutional right and the A.C.L.U. is only interested in defending such rights. Contrary to one mom’s statement, the A.C.L.U. didn’t come from Moscow. However, the Soviet Union would surely ap­ prove of his negative attitude towards an organization that has done so much to preserve the rights and freedoms of every American citizen, regardless of their beliefs. There is no A.C.L.U. in the Soviet Union, nor is there freedom of religion. However, the government of that country has established a religious policy, similarly as this man would have our government do. Another man’s “lake it or leave it" and yet another’s “keep your mouth closed. You don’t have to look at it” would make great arguments for the public display of por­ nography. Would they feel the same way if their taxes were being used to display something that offended them? I say let the believers promote their own cause, and don’t expect lhe minority to sur­ render their constitutional rights and support an institution in which they don’t believe. I am not personally offended by any nativity scene, but I am deeply offended by fellow citizens who demand that I support their religious beliefs, and who show no understan­ ding of the U.S. Constitution that has benefitted them so much. Our government belongs to all the people, not just the majority. I say let's follow our Constitution and keep religion on a voluntary part of our personal lives. As for those who have no respect for citizens of other beliefs, I can only hope that their rights will be recognized if they ever disagree with the majority. Respectfully, Stan Slagle Lacey PUBLIC OPINION: Will 1989 be a better year than 1988 was? Question of the Week: 1988 will be remembered as a year of many changes, both good and bad. Na­ tionally, 1988 saw the election of a new president and the signing of an arms reduc­ tion treaty with the Soviet Union. It also had a lengthy drought that cost farmers millions of dollars in lost crops. Locally, the Hastings Public Schools suffered financial setbacks, while a developer announced plans to build a new shopping mall in Hastings. Do you think the new year will be better or worse than 1988? Randy Riisema, Hastings: “There’s no telling with the change of the president. I think the next year will be better for the U.S., but not for Hastings with local business. Maybe this year Hastings (Manufacturing) will fold up. Then it won’t be a good year for Hastings.” Velma Eaton, Hastings: "Personal finances won't be better because prices will go up and I’m on a fixed income. I’m disap­ pointed Hastings Manufacturing is pulling out because it started here, and it's going to hurt local employment. But I'm looking forward to 1989.” Ricky Davis, Hastings: “Hopefully it might be better. I just have a feeling that it’ll go all right.” Virginia Nelson, Nashville: know, but 1 hope so.” ”1 don’t Connie Wymer, Nashville: “I’m hoping it’ll be a better year because of all the public opinion on drinking and driving. There’s a lot of public awareness.” Duane Boulter, Delton: “I’m not sure because of the presidental situation. I'm not sure Bush is going to be a better president.” Hastings Banner HASTINGS BANNER, INC. 1952 N. Broodway, Hastings. Ml 49058 P.O. Box B Pubh.Md by Publication No. (USPS 717-330) POSTMASTER; Send address change* to Hastings Bmmt - P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 490S8 - M02 Published Weekly Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 ■ SUBSCRIPTION RATES 113.00 peryear In Barry County $15.00 per year In adjoining counties $15.80 per year elsewhere WRITE US A LETTER: Th* Hostings Banner welcome* ond *ncourog*s letter* to th* editor o» a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general Interest. The folk wing guideline* have been established to help you. • Moke your letter brief ond to the point. • Leiter mu*’ rftclude the signature, address ond telephone number of the writer. Th* writer * name WILL BE PUBLISHED. • All letters should bo written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defama­ tory should not be submitted. We resen-v the right to reject, edit or make any change* * rch at (polling and punctuation. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 29, 1988 — Paae 5 From Time to Time... by—Esther Walton One hundred years ago, 1888 The most memorable happening in 1888 was lhe Hastings Division No. 19 Uniformed Rank Knights of Pythias winning lhe world championship in competition drill in Cincin­ nati. The Knights of Pythias was a secret fraternal order organized at Washington D.C. in 1864, numbering in lhe United States in 1903 more than 562,500 male members. This was the period in our history when secret fraternal organizations were at their peak. Other fraternal orders in Hastings at that time were the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Royal Arch Mason, Free and Ac­ cepted Masons, Good Templers, Independent Order of Mutual Aid. and Royal Templers of Temperance. These organizations, were quite different from today’s service clubs, being based on the old order of Knighthood and having a military air to their deportment. The groups performed the same functions locally as service clubs do today. In this year of the Banner, there were no photographs and very few illustrations with the ads. The paper consisted of columns of words. Far less local news was reported in the Banner then than now. The summary of the news for 1888 was done by M. L. Cook in 1948. “Probably (at that time) the outstanding in­ terest of 1888 was the presidential electhn. County and state conventions were held in May and early June to choose delegates who would take part in naming party candidates for President and Vice President at the na­ tional conventions. “Grover Cleveland's nomination by the Democrats came as a matter of course, for he had been the nation’s executive for only one term. Benjamin Harrison, was nominated by the Republicans. “In Barry County the Democrats and Grecnbackcrs fused. The fustionists en­ couraged the Prohibition party to put a county (he field knowing it would draw The Barry County Soldiers and Sailors Monument, as it stood in the center of Broadway and State Streets in Downtown Hastings. There were many problems financing lhe Civil War memorial in 1888. more votes from Republicans than Democrats. The Republicans countered by encouraging the Union Labor party, because it would take far more votes from the Democrats than from Republicans. "Both leading parties put on a hot campaign in this county, with many school house meetings, each party had near the close of the campaign a huge mass meeting in Hastings with parades in the afternoon and torchlight processions in the evening. "Political sights we no longer see. as rural free mail delivery later brought a huge in­ crease in subscriptions for city dailies. The press is widely used since then. The radio is now in pratically every home..." (And 40 years after this article was written, television became the major media for presidential cam­ paigns. ) "These have done away with the old­ time political rallies and mass meetings. "Of purely county interest, the trial, in November in Circuit court of Dr. J.D. Goucher of Nashville for attempted grave robbery was outstanding. The Banner files for 1888 revealed the following items: The Banner of Jan. 4 mentions the fact that lhe hardware store and business of H.A. Goodyear and sons had been taken over by the two sons, David S. and John F. Mr. Goodyear senior retired on account of age. He was one of the pioneer merchants in Hastings. The same Banner reported that the C.K.&S. railroad surveyors, laying out the line from this city to Saginaw, had reached St. Johns. The women of Assyria Center knew there was a gambling joint in that burg and that the authorities were doing nothing to stop the harm it was causing. So. according to the Banner of Jan. 4, they took over. They went to the place and bombarded it with stones and brick, smashing a door and windows. Tic gamblers took the hint and vanished. Same Banner: Eddie Branch of Maple Grove went hunting Sunday afternoon. He at­ tempted to cross the High Banks Creek on a fallen log. He missed his footing. As he fell his gun accidentally discharged. The shot hit him in lhe face, killing him instantly. A small boy, who was with him. ran to the nearest house to summon aid. But the injured man was past human help. A later Banner mentions the fact that his funeral was held in the Barryville church, and the body was buried in the Barryville cemetery. The morning after the burial, it was discovered that his grave had been tampered with, that someone or ones had tried to remove the body from the grave, but the ghouls had left a lot of things near the grave and in it might reveal the criminal or criminals who did it. Later items will tell the story.” Evidently the saloon keeper of Hastings did not like the Banner. “Two of them ordered their subscriptions discontinued, and some of their stooges did likewise. But we (the Ban­ ner) have gained two for every one we have lost." The Banner was a firm supporter of the temperance movement. The paper never fail­ ed to report who was arrested for being drunk, who sold the “besodden' men the of- The drill team of the Hastings Division of the Knight of Pythias won the first of its three national championships in Cincinnati in 1888. It won its other titles in 1890 in Milwaukee and in 1894 at Washington D.C. fending drink; who was selling drink on Sun­ day. and what they thought of people who lives were ruined by drink. No wonder the saloon keepers got upset. Of course there was fault on the saloon keepers side also. The laws strictly forbade the selling of liquor on Sunday. Generally the saloons were the back part of a general store, and general stores were opened on Sunday. This made it more difficult to discover who was selling liquor and who wasn’t. It was also easier to sell and deny doing so. Banner Jan. 26: “the saloon keepers here arc saying that the attorney of the L’ate Liquor Dealers Association claims that the local op­ tion law is unconstitutional, and that they will continue to operate.” The local option law gave the local communities the right by vole not to let anyone sell liquor at all or by the glass. Barry County generally voted not tn sell liquor in the county at these elections. Horse racing and horse breeding was a popular sport and big business. Even so, horse racing on the main street was frowned on just as racing a car down main street is today. With this in mind, here is a Banner note: "Kich Messer now knows that his fast stepper can make 6 miles an hour. Ed Bidlack drove this horse up State Street the other day. Of­ ficers arrested him for fast driving, saying the animal was going at top speed. Witnesses swore by the defense, in the trial before Justice Kenaston. saying the steed was not go­ ing faster than 6 miles an hour. The jury ac­ quitted Bidlack." Feb. 29: "Spring must be very near, or the robins arc in wrong. Many of them are here now.” March 7: “Fred L. Heath announces that he has opened his new drug store in Hastings." (It is now the Jacobs Drug Store.) The Barry County Soldiers and Sailors Monument project is not getting the support it should have from the people of this county." The problems of financing the monument were many. Everyone wanted the Civil War monumnent, but few of the people wanted to help pay for it. The Black and Black Monu­ ment Company in Hastings had ordered the thing. When they went to consult with the builders, the Black* were thrown in jail and the builders demanded the money owned them. To resolve the issue, several business men in Hastings pciu off lhe debt and retriev­ ed their co-businessmcn. To this day those businessmen were not paid back. One is reminded of that incident each time one passes the monument as it graces the entrance to Tydcn Park. Banner April 4: "Republicans fared better than usual in the city election. They elected James L. Wilkins mayor, a justice of the peace, two aiderman, and two members of the school board. In the county the Republicans elected 12 supervisors, the Democrats and Greenbacks 6. Mandie. 5-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Mudge, tried to cross Fall Creek on a plank. That stream is high now. *She lost her balance and fell into the water and would have drowned had not Theodore Brosscaus rescued her." It is difficult today to imagine Fall Creek being deep enough to drown a child, but it was much deeper in 1888 than in 1988. Banner April 18: “An injunction had been served on W.S. Goodyear to prevent him from proceeding with his plan of connecting his dry good store and the little brick grocery, because that would close the alley on the Jef­ ferson Street side." The second part of 1888 in review will ap­ pear next week. We will read about the trial, in November in Circuit Court of Dr. J.D. Goucher of Nashville for attempted grave robbery that held the interest of the county residents. AFTER-CH RISTM AS 'blowouts! Gielarowski-Redman announce engagement Williams-Craven announce engagement Kelli Gielarowski and Robert Redman have announced their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Brenda Flitton of Hastings and Jim Gielarowski of Hastings, and the groom to be is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Redman of Hastings. Gielarowski is attending Davenport College in Grand Rapids and Redman is serving in the U.S. Army and is stationed at Ft. Sill. Okla. A July, 1989 wedding is planned. Beth Williams, daughter of Bob and Pal Williams of Delton, and Brent Craven, son of Karen Smith of Shelbyville, have announced their engagement. Williams, of 409 W. Michigan Ave., Augusta, is a senior at Western Michigan University and is employed by Hudson's at Crossroads Mall. Her fiance is a junior at WMU. Both are graduates of Delton Kellogg High School. A May 20 wedding is planned. FLEXSTEEE Frith-Martin announce engagement ■J Mr. and Mrs. Herb Frith of Nashville arc happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tamara Lea. lu Mark Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Martin of Vermontville. Tamara is a 1986 graduate of Maple Valley. She is currently employed by Hastings Sav­ ings & Loan. Mark is also a 1986 graduate of Maple Valley and a 1988 graduate of Kellogg Com­ munity College. He is currently enrolled at Olivet College. He is employed by Meijer warehouse in Lansing. An Aug. 19, 1989 wedding is planned. Igl® ^as Galen Kilmer of Woodland will head the Hastings Masonic Lodge No. 52 for 1989. Kilmer, an employee with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, said he was both honored and pleased to be chosen to fill to the worshipful master's office and that he is looking forward to the year ahead. Other officers installed at the ceremony Dec. 14 were Royal Fisher, senior warden; John Erbes, junior warden; Marshall Greenleaf, treasurer; Wendell Day. secretary; Ed Tudor, chaplain. Orton Fogel, senior Deacon; Fred Eckardt, junior deacon; Dave Selby, tyler; and Scott Edwards and Tom Huis, stewards. The Hastings Masonic Lodge has been a part of local history for nearly 136 years. *399 <i*i**^ All Recliners P A ft / With purchase of 11 /V /ft IITT 1> identical at WV VII <sugg. retail price. 50%0ff a^ies35% Off < Lamps... l Masonic Lodge installs 1989 club officers FINE UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE 4 ALL Mattresses FREE ~ Delivery! < CASH Discounts! m & Box Springs . 40% off 4; Free Pad, Free Labor WITH CARPET PURCHASE AT SUGGESTED RETAIL N OPEN 9 am 'til 8 pm Mon. & Fri.; 9 am ’til 5 pm Tues., Wed., Thurs., Sat. Miller’s SOME MfRCVDOJlT LOAN ACCOUNT O F1RST°f AMERICA. FURNITURE & CARPET STORE Some of the officers installed recently by the Hastings Masonic Lodge No. 52 were (from left, front row) Royal Fisher, Galen Kilmer, John Erbes, Ed Tudor, (back row, from left) Orton Fogel, Fred Eckardt, Tom Huis and Wendell Day. 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS DRIVE IN AND PARK NEXT TO STORE • PH. S4S-20S1 ‘ 1 �Pago 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 29, 1988 Gertrude VandeCar eS Walter Z. Antczak GRAND RAPIDS - Walter Z. Antczak, 75, of Grand Rapids passed away Friday, Decem­ ber 23, 1988 at the home of his daughter in Hastings. Respecting his wishes cremation has taken place. Mr. Antczak was bom on June 5, 1913, in Grand Rapids, the son of Frank and Hedwig (Dostatnia) Antczak. He was raised in Grand Rapids and attended schools there. He was married to the former Josephine Ryszko on October 21, 1939. He was retired from lhe Grand Rapids City Fire Department in 1973 after nearly 30 years of fire fighting and he was employed until June 1988 at the Herkner Jewelers of Grand Rapids. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Grand Rapids. Mr. Antczak is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lou and Harold Gray of Hastings; son and daughter-in-law, Frederick and Deborah Antczak of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; granddaughter and husband, Susan and Patrick McGarry of Wyoming; granddaughter and husband, Rebecca and Mark Chaney of Syra­ cuse, Indiana; four great grandchildren, Douglas, Jessica and Bryan Chaney and Katie Sue McGarry; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Rose Antczak, brother and sister-in-law, Stanley and Frances Antczak; a sister, Sophie Wanczuk and sister and brother-in-law. Ceil and Ray Zdroj, all of Grand Rapids, many neices and nephews. He was preceded in death by hij wife, Jose­ phine in 1984; two brothers, Wallace and Alexander Antczak. Memorial mass was held December 27 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Letha C. Enzian DELTON - Mrs. Letha C. Enzian, 79, of 6994 S. Wall Lake Road, Delton, passed away Thursday, December 22, 1988 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings, where she had been a patient since November 15. Mrs. Enzian was bom on May 9, 1909, in Turinanes Comers, Ionia County, the daughter of Urba and Ethel (Monks) Lawrence. She attended the Woodbury and lhe Woodland Schools. She had lived for the past 42 years at the present residence near Cloverdale. She was employed at the Hastings Manufac­ turing Company, the former Delton Clothing Store, and retired in 1974 from Keeler Brass Company in Kentwood. She attended the Inter-Lakes Baptist Church in Delton. Mrs. Enzian is survived by a dear friend, Omar Barnum; a daughter, Mrs. Wendall (Letha) Merlau of Delton; two grand­ sons and their wives, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence (Randi) Merlau and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis (Deborah) Merlau; six greatgrandchildren; one sister, Mirs. Helen Duffey of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence in 1936 and one brother, Ceward Lawrence. Funeral Services were held Monday, December 26, at Williams Funeral Home, Delton, with Pastor Matt Smith officiating. Burial was at the Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the BP.O.H. Ambulance Service. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. ATTEND SERVICES FIRST CHURCH Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North Si.. Michael Anion. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Dec. 25 -10:00 Holy Communion. Saturday. Dec. 24 ■ 7:30 p.fn- Church Service. 11:00 p.m. Church Service. Mon­ day. Dec. 26 - 6:00 Pos. Par. Thursday. Dec. 22 - 8:00 AA. (No Church School). HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen A. Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sun­ day, Dec. 24 - 11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Services, broadcast over WBCH-AM and FM Cantata by the Chancel Choir, "Forever Christmas". Sunday, Dec. 25 Merry Christmas. 9:30 and 11:00 Worship Services. Nursery provid­ ed. Broadcast of 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room. Mon­ day. Dec. 26 - Office Closed. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, Comer of Jeffer­ son and Walnut, Hastings. Sunday School. 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Pastor: Dale Wells. Phone 948-4012. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings. MI 49058, Nor­ man Herron. Minister, telephone (616) 945-2938 office; 948-4201 home. Schedule of services: Sun­ day. Worship 10 a.m.. Bible School 11 a-m.. Evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m. Free Bible Correspondence Course. OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian ex­ perience makes you a member, 9:30 a m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Wayne Struth. Rector. Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir. 9:00 p.m. Church School and Adult Education, 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 10:30 a.m. Week­ day Eucharists: Wednesday, 7:15 a.m. Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir. Bi­ ble Study, youth group, and other activities. HASTINGS BIBLE MIS­ SIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School, 10:00. Morning Worship Service 11:00. Evening Service 7:30 Prayer. Meeting Wednesday Night 7:30. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thomas B. Wirth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11 a.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But ‘be Bible.” 600 Powell Rd. Kevin Eady. Pastor, 945-3289. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:45, classes for all. Sunday Even­ ing Family Hour, 6:00 (Elent. Bibte Quiz Teams at 5:00). Bible Study, Tues., at 7:30 p.m. with SMM club for girls and GBB club for boys. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Rev. James E. Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednes­ day: 7 p.m. " for Adults. Teens and Ch .a<. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS tEXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hotting* and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY *f Hl,tin*,, Inc. Insurance lor your Life, Home, Business ond Cor WHEN FUNEXAL HOMES Hairing* — Nashville FLEXFAIIHCOKPORATED UHoaHng, NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS f-D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995 Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30, a.m. Fellowship and Coffee: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Mor­ ning Worship: 6 p.m. Evening Worship: 7 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transpor­ tation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Priyer meeting. 7 p.m. Wednesday. ST. ROSE CATHOXIC. CHURCH, 805 S. Jeffcrsotj. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor, Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. coofes lions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Garner. Pastor, James R. Barren, Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night, 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8, 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall),' Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11* a.m. Kings Kids (Children’s Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West Slate Road. Paster J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Chruch, Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd., 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun­ day School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH, 12145 Doster Rd.. Pastor Rev. Ken Hartgerink, Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES, Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Banfield United Methodist Sunday School........................9 a.m. Church............................. 9:30 a.m Chapel 19S2 N. Broadway ■ Hailing* Country Methodist BOSLEY PHARMACY Sunday School............. ...9:30 a.m. Church........................... 10:30 a.m. "Pre*criptioo»"- UBS. Jellerton• 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hailing*. Michigan HASTINGS ABER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hotting*. Michigan X_________________________ __________________ _ United LAKE ODESSA - Gertrude VandeCar, 79, of 5663 Clarksville Road, Lake Odessa, died Sunday, December 25, 1988 at her home. Mrs. VandeCar was bom on Tuly 5,1909, in Wisconsin, the daughter of Bert and Gertrude (Zoet) VandeKolk. She attended Wisconsin schools. She was married to Clarence VandeCar on December 23, 1936 in Lake Odessa. Mrs. VandeCar is survived by her husband, Clarence; three sons, Clarence Ehlert, Jr. of Wyoming, Dennis VandeCar of Lake Odessa and Gary VandeCar of Hastings; one daughter, Mrs. Elmer (Delores) Winey of Hastings; 10 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Private services were held Tuesday, Decem­ ber 27, at Koops Funeral Chepel, Lake Odessa, with Rev. Steve Hill officiating. Burial was at the Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Ethel Marie Jones DOWLING - Ethel Marie Jones, 87, of5533 East Dowling Road, Dowling, died Sunday, December 25,1988 in Sumter County, Florida. Mrs. Jones was bom on October 11, 1901, the daughter of James E. and Mary L. (Bristol) Bird. She attended Bullis School in Barry County. She was married to Carey E. Jones on December 23, 1922. He preceded her in death on August 31, 1985. She was employed for a short time at Kelloggs Company in Battle Creek. She lived most of her life on Pifer and Dowling Roads. They spent many winters in Sumter County, Florida. Mrs. Jones is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Karl (Colleen) Schantz of Hastings; two sons, Duane A. Jones of Dowling and Dale E. Jones of Oxford, Florida; nine grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one sister Esther Siyton of Battle Creek; many nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be Thursday, December 29 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will beheld Friday, Decem­ ber 30, at 11:00 a.m., at Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, with Rev. Mary Hom officiat­ ing. Burial will be at Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Country Chapel United Methodist Church of Dowling or a charity of one's choice. Three arrested in separate drunken driving incidents Three people were arrested this month in Barr}’ County in separate drunken driving in­ cidents involving accidents or additional charges. Ninctecn-year-old James Scott Scheib of Allendale was arrested Dec. 14 by Hastings Police on charges of drunken driving and driving with a suspended license. Both are se­ cond offenses. Gary Lee Pennock, 35, of Caledonia, was arrested Dec. 15 by state police troopers in Brian William Morgan MIDDLEVILLE - Brian William Morgan, 3 months, infant son of William Morgan and Michelle Sprik, died Thursday, December 22, 1988. Surviving besides his parents are his grand­ parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan of Middleville, Rev. and Mrs. Hubert Sprik of Moline and several aunts, uncles and cousins. ■ Funeral services were held Monday, Decem­ ber 26 at the Stroo Funeral Home with Rev. Jacob Eppinga officiating. Burial was at Ml Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Foundation. Zachary W. Valiquette CLOVERDALE - Zachary W. Valiquette, 8 months, of Cloverdale, formerly of Dowling passed away Thursday, December 22, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. He was bom in Kalamazoo on April 18, 1988, the son of Lisa M. Valiquette. Zachary lived in Dowling until moving to Cloverdale a few weeks ago. He is survived by his mother, Lisa Valiquet­ te, grandparents William and Eleanor Vali­ quette of Dowling; great grandparents Rev. P.W. and Inez Herman of Dayton, Ohio; great grandmother Helen Valiquette of Springsfield, Ohio. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 27, at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, Battle Creek. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of ones choice. Gladys C. Gibson Arthur G. Tyler, Sr. NORTH MIAMI, FL. - Mrs. Gladys C. Gibson, 82, of North Miami, Florida, formerly of Muncie, Indiana and Hastings, died Satur­ day, December 24, 1988 at the Pinecrest Convalescent Center, North Miami, FLorida. Mrs. Gibson was a native of Muncie, Indiana and had lived in Florida since 1948. She and her husband, Gola, ran a taxi cab service in Hast­ ings and she also had worked at the former LyBarker Drug Store prior to moving to Florida. Mr. Gibson is survived by one daughter, Mrs. William (Kay) Corrigan of Hastings; two granddaughters, Coleen Watson of Lansing and Julie Corrigan of Indianapolis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gola in 1958. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 28 at the Parson Mortuary-Adams Chapel. Burial was at the Tomlinson Cemetery at Muncie, Indiana. DELTON - Arthur G. Tyler, Sr., 91, of6998 Gun Lake Road, Delton, died Thursday, December 22, 1988 at his residence. Mr. Tyler was bom on March 18, 1897, in Kalamo Township, Eaton County, the son of John and Elia (O’Dell) Tyler. He was raised in Eaton County and attended schools there. He was married to Gertrude G. Granger on November 22,1915. He lived in Eaton County before coming to the Hastings area in 1930. He had lived at his present address on Gun Lake Road since 1958. His employment included farming, railroad­ ing, Granger Brothers Construction Company in Lansing, his own Home Construction Company and Tyler Trailer Sales which he owned and operated for 12 years. He retired in 1970. Mr. Tyler is survived by his wife, Gertrude; two daughters, Bonna Marie Tyler of Hudson, Florida and Ella Adaline Armbruster of Battle Creek; one son, Arthur G. Tyler, Jr. ofJackson­ ville, Florida; 14 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 14 great, great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son Robert Tyler in 1983; a daughter, Phyllis Johnson in 1985; two grandchildren; a sister, Martha. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 24, at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings, with Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. offi­ ciating. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a Charity of one’s choice. Richard D. Hubbard HASTINGS - Richard D. Hubbard, 57, of Hastings, passed away Monday, December 26, 1988 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Hubbard was bom on June 24, 1931 in Charlotte, the son of Jean and Gladys (Miller) Hubbard. He graduated from Algonquin School. He was married to Neoma I. Hummell on August 2,1953. He was employed at Bradford White Corporation for 35 years in the Service and Repair Department He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. Mr. Hubbard is survived by his wife, Neoma I. Hubbard; six daughters, Mrs. Robert (Barba­ ra) Bod ary of Caledonia, Mrs. Kathie Mead of Martin, Mrs. Delbert (Shelly) Lancaster of Hastings, Mrs. Billy (Roxanne) Smethers of Jacksonville, Florida, Miss Trudy Hubbard and Miss Gidget Hubbard, both of Hastings; two sons, Robert Hubbard of Tennessee and William Hubbard of Hastings; 8 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Peter (Rhoda) Dailey of Hack­ ensack, New Jersey and Mrs. Mary Shields of New Port Richey, Florida; his stepfather, Paul Ward of New Port Richey, Florida and one step-brother, Roderick Ward of Hastings. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 29 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Rev. Stanley Vugtevcen officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Moose Lodge. Vernor S. Fifield HASTINGS - Vemor S. Fifield, 84, of 549 Terry Lane, Hastings, died Sunday, December 25, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Fifield was bom on August 20,1904, at Irving Township, Barry County, the son of William and Nellie (Shaw) Fifield. He was raised in Irving Township. She attended the Irving and Hastings Schools. He was married to Madeline Pennock in 1959. His employment included fanning, factory work, Pleasant Point Restaurant and Motel, Hastings Sanitary Service and maintenance at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. He was a member of the Barry County Commission on Aging. Mr. Fifield is survived by a niece, Angie Campbell; an aunt. Pearl Haywood; a cousin, Frances Henion, all of Hastings. He was preceded in death by his wife, Made­ line in December 1961. Funeral services will be held Friday, Decem­ ber 30, at 11:00 a.m., at Irving Township Cemetery, with the Rev. James Leitzman officiating. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Lorin P. Garlinger NASHVILLE - Lorin P. Garlinger, 76, of 8675 East State Road, Nashville, died Decem­ ber 23, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Garlinger was bom on February 18, 1912, at Castleton Township, the son of Jesse E. and Gladys M. (Brown) Garlinger. He graduated from Nashville High School in 1929. He was married to Dorothy Garlinger in December 1939. He was a Navy Navigator in World War IL He was in the landing ship medium with 10 initial landings and part of the Phillipine Reclamation in 1944-1945. He retired in 1955. He has farmed since then for 30 years. He was a life member of the Retired Officers Association and the Hastings Country Club. Mr. Gariinger is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two brothers, Laurence H. Garlinger of Phoenix and J. Ellis Garlinger of Nashville; a sister, Mrs. Donald (Ula) Miller of Hillman; nine nieces and nephews. Full Military Services were held Tuesday, December 27, at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Putnam Library or a charity of one’s choice. Rodney Lee Dies BELLEVUE - Rodney Lee Dies, 35, of 23951 15 Mile Road, Bellevue, died December 19, 1988 at a Kalamazoo Hospital. Mr. Dies was bora on January 27, 1953 in Charlotte, the son of Ernest A. and Pauline (Lynd) Dies. He was employed as crew leader at General Aluminum in Charlotte for the past 18 years. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. Mr. Dies is survived by his wire, Sandra (Beardslee); two sons, Rodney Jr., and Jacob both at home; his mother, Pauline of Vermont­ ville; two sisters, Pam Woodworth and Cheryl Dies both of Vermontville; five brothers, Char­ les Dies and Patrick Dies of Charlotte, William Dies of Nashville. Steven Dies of Virginia and Dennis Dies ut Indian River. Funeral Services were held Thursday, December 22, at Pray Funeral Home, with Rev. Glenn Litchfield officiating. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery. Middleville after his truck struck a tree near Spring Park. Battle Creek resident David L. Frost. 21, was taken into custody Dec. 15 by state troopers after passing as many as four cars and leading police on a chase northwest of Hastings. Hastings Police Sgt. Cliff Morse and Patrolman Jeff Pratt were on patrol Dec. 14 at 1:45 a.m. when they spotted Schcib speeding on North Broadway near Mill Street. They followed the car west on West State Road as it picked speed to travel 59 mph in a 35 mph zone. West of Hammond Road, the officers pull­ ed over the car, and the driver got out and ap­ proached them, saying he had been in fight and wanted to leave. After performing a few sobriety tests, Scheib was taken into custody on the secondoffense drunken driving and driving with a suspended license charges. He registered . 14 percent on the preliminary breathalyzer test. Technically. Scheib has never held a valid license, police said. Scheib also was issued citations for speeding, driving without insurance on his car and driving with an improper license plate on the vehicle. He was lodged in the Barry County Jail. The following day, Pennock was not in­ jured in the accident when his 1967 vehicle crashed into a tree near Spring Park. Police said Pennock told them he hit the tree deliberately because he was angry after so­ meone stole his dog. He later changed his story two more times before returning to the first version, police said. After performing a few dexterity tests, Pen­ nock, of 451 S. Shore Drive, Caledonia, was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail, where he registered .18 percent on a chemical breath lest. The legal limit for operating a motor vehi­ cle while intoxicated in Michigan is .10 per­ cent blood-alcohol content. A driver register­ ing .08 to . 10 percent is considered to be driv­ ing while impaired. A warrant was issued that day formally charging Pennock with drunken driving. Also that day. troope*s said they were on patrol on M-37 when they spotted Frost’s 1980 Pontiac driving south near Upton Road. Authorities said they turned to follow after Frost passed four vehicles on M-37. Police followed him south on Airport Road at speeds reaching 65 mph, they said. Turning on to Heath Road, the Pontiac passed one more car and crossed the center lane twice before police pulled it over. Officials found open beer in the car and a partially full half gallon container of liquor. Frost, who registered .117 percent on a preliminary breathalyzer test, was taken into custody on drunken driving charges. He and his 20-year-old female passenger both were ticketed for possession of open alcohol in a motor vehicle. A warrant was issued charging Frost with the misdemeanor charge of drunken driving, second offense. Make a New Year’s Resolution...to READ the Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK! Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE Defoult hat occurred In the conditions of a mor­ tgage made by ORTON O. HOflERT and CONNIE J. HOBERT, husband and wife, mortgagors, to WILLIAM J. MORAN ond JACQUELYN M. MORAN, husband and wife, whose address is 2751 Nor­ thville Dr., N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505. mortgagees, dated April 27, 1984, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan, on May 1. 1984, in Liber 258 of Mor­ tgages, poges 788. By reason of such default, the undersigned has elected to declare the entire un­ paid amount of sold mortgage due ond payable forthwith. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on said mortgage the sum of Four Thousand Fifty-Eight and 46/100 Dollars ($4,058.46). No suit or proceedings o! law have been instituted to recover the debt secured by sold mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage ond the statute In such case mode and provided, ond to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, ond all legal costs, charges and ex­ penses, Including attorney fees allowed by law, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue Io the highest bidder at the East Entrance of the Cour­ thouse in Hastings, Michigan the place of holding the Circuit Court within Barry County, Michigan, on January 17, 1989, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Pursuant to Section 3240(B) of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. as amended, (MCLA 600.3240(8); MSA 27A.3240(8)). the redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of the foreclosure sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a; MSA-27A.3241a, in which case lhe redemption period shall bo thirty (30) days from the dale of such sale. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated In the Township of Castleton, Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan, described os follows, to wit: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 17, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, thence South 13 and 1Z3 rods, West 54 rods. North 13-1/3 rods. East 54 rods to the place of beginning. Except commen­ cing 54 rods West of the Northeast corner of said section, thence South 13-1/3 rods. East 12 rods, North 13-1/3 rods, thence West 12 rods to the place of beginning. Dated: December 15, 1988 Vornum, Rldderlng, Schmidt 8 Howlett . J. Terry Moran Attorneys for Mortgagee Suite 800 171 Monroe Avenue. N.W. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (1/5) MORTAGE SALE Default having been mode in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage which was made on the 9th day of July, 1986, by DONNA SEARLES, as Mortgagor to FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, a credit union organized and existing under the laws of the United States, as Mortgagee, and recorded on the 14th day of July. 1986, In the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County ond State of Michigan in Liber 436 of Records, Page 902. on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due ano unpaid on the date hereof $32,379.95 principal and interest at 10% per annum, and no suit or pro­ ceedings ot law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and the power of sale in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice Is hereby given that on the 19th day of January, 1989, at one o’clock in the afternoon at the east door of the Courthouse in the City of Hostings, Stqte of Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold io the highest bidder at public auction or vendue the premises hereinafter described, for the purpose of satisfying lhe amount due and unpaid fold mor­ tgage. together with interest to date of sale and legal costs and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest In the premises, which premises are described os- situate in the Township of Prairieville. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to-wit: LOTS 5 AND 6 OF SHADY HEIGHTS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 37. The period of redemption will be six months from date of sale unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED: December 7. 1988 EARLY. LENNON. FOX. THOMPSON, PETERS & CROCKER 610 Comerlca Building Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION By: Robert C. Engels. one of its Attorneys (1 /5) da' Saturday, December 31 — Normal Saturday Hours Monday, January 2 — Closed HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Bational llaiiinp • MWdlciUI* 93s Bellnut • Ssihrilk " 23 (Bank »r UJastincs �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 29, 1988 — Page 7 Legal Notices State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 88-2OO58SE Estate of RUTH M. COLEMAN. Deceased. Social Security Number 383-50-3542. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate moy bo barrod or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On January 19. 1989 at 9:30 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of James E. Coleman requesting that James E. Coleman be ap­ pointed personal representative of the estate of Ruth M. Coleman, deceased, who lived at 109 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan and who died November 16. 1988: and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated February 28. 1980 be admitted to probate, and that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the personal represen­ tative ond to the court on or before March 2. 1989. Nr 'Ice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons oppebring of record. December 20. 1988 Richord J. Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE A FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 616/945-3495 JAMES E. COLEMAN BY: Richard J. Hudson Address of personal representative 109 West State Rood Hastings. Ml 49058 (12/29) Notice by Pereons ClaMngTltie Under Tai Deed (Revised 1M7) State of ftBcMsan County of Barry Probate Court - JuvenBe DivWon OBDEIt FOB PUBLICATION ON WANING Case No. 3046 TO. MITCHELL BROWN IN THE MATTER OF: 3046 A petition has been filed In the chove matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on January 12. 1989 at 3:00 p.m. in Barry County Probate Court. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Mitchell Brown personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. December 20. 1988 Richard H. Shaw, Judge of Probate (12/29) SUBSCRIBE to the HASTINGS BANNER for Complete County News! Give Us A Call... 948-8051 Filo No. 88-20057-SE ESTATE OF DALE GEORGE COOK. Deceased. Social Security Number 378-38-9579. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On January 19, 1989. at 11:30 a.m., in lhe Probate Courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before the Honorable Richard H. Show. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Peorl M. Frederickson requesting that she be appointed personal representative of the estate of DALE GEORGE COOK, who lived at 3241 Wood School Road. Middleville. Ml 49333 and who died Intestate on November 18. 1988; and re­ questing also that the will of the deceased dated November 25. 1985 be admitted to probate. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims against the decreased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the Personal Represen­ tative and Io the Court on or before March 19. 1988. Notice Is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Dated: December 2). 1988 Michael J. McPhilllps (P33715) DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Pearl M. Frederickson Personal Representative 609 E. Grunt Hostings. Ml 49058 616-945-9510 (12/29) To the Owner or owners of ony and all Interests in. or Liens upon the Lands herein described: TAKE NOTICE: Sole was lawfully made of the following described land for unpaid taxes on that land, and that the undersigned has title to the land under tax deed or deeds issued for the land. You ore entitled to a reconveyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice, upon payment to the undersigned or to the treasurer of the county in which the land is situated, of all the sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50 percent In addition, ond the fees for the sheriff for the service or cost of publication of this notice. The service or publication costs shall be the same as if for personal service of a summons upon com­ mencement of an action, together with a sum of $5.00 for each description, without other addi­ tional cost or charge. If payment os described In this notice Is not made, the undersigned will In­ stitute proceedings for possession of lhe land. State of Michigan, County of Borry. Par VI Com pt in cen Hwy S69 dog 30 mln W 500 ft from N'4 pst Sec 28 th S 69 deg 30 min W 100 ft. th Spar % 11231 ft. th N 69 deg 30 min E 100 ft, th N 231 ft to pob. Sec 28. T3N. R7W. Castleton Township, Forty Dollars and seventy-five cents. Year 1984. Amount necessary to redeem. $66.12 plus the fees of the She-lft and costs of publication. Gene Motor. 1599 S Clark Road, Nashville, Michigan 49073. To Jerry L. Gardner and Janice G. Gardner. Iasi grantee in the regular chain of title of such lands or of any interest therein appearing by the records in the office of the Register of Deeds of said County. (1/19) Wife’s obesity turns him off Dear Ann Landers: Does anyone else out there feel as frustrated as 1 do? I have been married for 20 years and have never been un­ faithful. My wife and I have three wonderful children. The youngest is now 10. This was a first marriage for both of us. We are good friends. We share the same philosophy of life. We agree about politics, religion and how to raise children. We ap­ preciate each other’s sense of humor. The problem is that we don't have much of a sexual relationship anymore. We kiss, but that's about it. The fault is mine. I have no physical desire for my wife. The thought of her body is not exciting or appealing. To be honest, it is repulsive. She has become mor­ bidly obese. She says she has tried to lose weight but she can't do it. I really feel sorry for her because she loves to eat. I don’t want a divorce, Ann. I love my children too much to break up our home and be separated from them. 1 don’t want to risk AIDS by going to a prostitute; besides, that is not my style. An affair is out of the question. That's not my style either. I’ve been reading Ann Landers since I was in college and never dreamed I’d be writing to you. But here I am. Can you help me? — Madison, Wis. Dear Madison: Show this column to your wife. Tell her this letter is from you. Let her know you will do everything under the sun to be supportive if she decides to do something about her weight. She probably needs counseling as well as professional help with a diet and exericsc. Write again in six months and tell me what happened. I'm betting things will be better. Make them work for money Dear Ann Landers: In 1942,1 was on the staff of a well-known military academy in the Midwest. One day the frustrated father of a cadet came to my office very agitated and upset. It seems he had just sold his prefabricated housing business to the govern­ ment for several million dollars and he wanted to use some of the money to assure his son’s future. At the same time he did not want to jeopardize his son’s chances of being a hard­ working, productive young man by taking away his incentive to work. I understood what he meant because we both knew that the boy was an untalented wimp with nothing much going for him. Without batting a eye. I looked up and very quietly said. "Tie up his money in a lifetime trust fund so that it will provide your son with an additional dollar for every dollar earned after he graduates from college. Make the terms foolproof and tamper-proof. This means he will have to work to get the money but he still can live twice as well as he normal­ ly would have if he hadn't had you for a father." That was excellent advice 46 years ago and it is still good today for any rich father in a similar situation. Pass it along. Ann. — G.B., Calif. Dear G.B.: Thanks for singing my song! Nothing destroys incentive like'knowing you don't have to do anything because an in­ heritance is right there, waiting. and difficult climb. Finally, when I am 31, I will be able to do what I have wanted to do for a very long time — be a competent and com­ passionate physician. In addition to the time I have invested in preparing for my career. I have sacrificed much in terms of financial ad­ vancement. living on S8.000 a year after pay­ ing $8,000 a year in tuition (always borrowed) while in school. This is below the poverty level for this nation. 1 am a college graduate, tops in my class, and while my peers are hav­ ing their second or third child, or buying a home. I am trying to find the money to buy a suit so I will look presentable. I have no qualms about how difficult this journey has been but I resent it when I hear people begrudge doctors their nice cars and vacations to the Caribbean. Believe me. those doctors are far behind many of their peers. It's almost as if they have lost 10 years of their lives. Why is it that no one bats an eye when a 21-year-old boxer can have a net worth of $50 million but when a doctor gets $100,000 for keeping people healthy and saving lives they resent it.’ Got an answer, Annie? — D.P., Rockford, III. Dear Reck: Don’t look at me. I'm on your side. Some of my best friends are doctors. A greater concern is how long the medical pro­ fession can survive the greed of lawyers and their murderous malpractice suits. That’s the big question today. You have written a very good letter and I am pleased to print it First name basis preferred Dear Ann Landers: Our son has not called me "Mother" since be was in grade school. He has never in his life called his father "Dad." Turn off those lights!!! Dear Ann Landers: I was taught to turn out lights to keep the light bills down. My husband says it takes more electricity to turn lights off and on again and that I'm kidding myself. Who is right? — Frugal in Chattanooga Dear Nooga: You win. According to Phillip Rosenbach, coordinator of Couservaton Pro­ grams for Commonwealth Edison (Chicago), whenever lights bum they cost money. It doesn't cost anything to turn lights off and on. Becoming doctor not eesy Dear Ann Landers: I am a fourth-year medical student, and I wonder how many peo­ ple understand how difficult it is to become a doctor. If they did, I doubt that they would be so eager to jump on the bandwagon to con­ demn the medical community, which is the best in the world. I have been in school for eight years — four years of grueling competitive undergraduate studies, then four years of medical school that can be described only as demanding and difficult. There are no shortcuts. We must learn as much as possible because it is human life that we will eventually be responsible for. After graduation, I will enter a four-year residency program. This means another long "Arthur" married recently and his wife never calls me anything either, although when we first met I asked her to please call me by my first name. Arthur and his wife arc 30 years of age. They arc both educated and successful m business. Should I make an issue of it or is it best to remain — Nameless in Akron. Dear Ak: Pick the appropriate moment when you arc alone with your son and his wife and tell them exactly how you feel. Do it in a low-key. non-accusatory way. emphasizing how much it would please you. I wouldn't be surprised if they honored your request. Sometimes all it takes is to tell people exactly what is on your mind. Pronounce them husband, wife Dear Ann Landers: I am tired of going to weddings and hearing. "I now pronounce you man and wife." For heaven's sake. God already pronounced him a man when he was bom. This person is about to become hus­ band. Why don’t the clergymen say so? — Bugged in Barstow. Calif. Dear Bugged: Most of them do now. You've been going to the wrong weddings. Drugs are everywhere. They're easy to get. easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs and drug use, Ann Landers' newly revised booklet, "The Lowdown on Dope," will give you the answer. Send $3 plus a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope (45 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. Copyright 1988, Los Angeles Times Syn­ dicate and Creators Syndicate Woodland News LeRoy and Joyce Flessner recently returned from a trip that included visiting with their daughter, Susan, and son-in-law, Tim Piper, who are now living and working in Dallas, Taxes. Tim received a master’s degree from Harvard in June. From Dallas the Flessners traveled to Scott­ sdale, Ariz., where they spent 10 days in a time-share condo owned by their son-in-law’s family. They enjoyed the mountains and the sunshine while they were in that state. The Flessners returned to Woodland before Christinas, and all their children were home on Christmas. Tim and Susan Piper came from Dallas; Mary Lynn and John Parker and Elizabeth (3) and John Lee (11 months) came from Ann Arbor; Doug and Susy Flessner came from Lake Odessa and Rob and Robin Flessner and Jeremy, 11 months, live on the next farm on Carlton Center Road. The entire family celebrated Christmas together Sunday evening. On Monday morning John and Mary Lynn Parker returned to Ann Arbor with their children and Tim Piper flew back to Dallas, leaving Susan to spend a little more time with her parents and brothers. FINALLY CHRISTMAS TOtfWITH THE BATTfflESODED. by Catherine Lucas Roger, Edith. Anne and Erica Buxton look a pre-Christmas trip to Florida, where they visited Edith’s mother, Hilda Jones, at Lakeland. They reported that it was uncom­ fortably cold while they were in Florida. They spent one day at Disney World, but spent most of the day trying to find warm, sunny spots on the grounds. Mrs.Jones went with them to the amusement center, and even rode on some of the rides. The temperature rose to 65 degrees the day they left Florida to return to Michigan. Edith reports that Erica, 2 years old, was an ex­ cellent traveler. They were away for 10 days. The walk-in Christinas Eve communion service at Lakewood Methodist Church was attended by 163 participants. Music was pro­ vided the first half hour by the Forsyth family, the second half hour by Hazel Noftkc and the third half hour by Janice and Jennifer Flanigan. Paul Mudry was awakened at 4:30 a.m. Saturday by a fire in his home on Highway 66, north of Nashville. He was alone in the house, as his wife and children were in Detroit spending the holiday weekend with her family. He escaped through an upstairs window. He and a neighbor had the fire out when the Nashville Fire Department arrived. The house has no structural damage, but ex­ tensive smoke damage. Robert Crockford and his wife, Rec, of Pot­ terville brought their daughters, Patty and Katie, and Katie's friend, Craig Cather, to the Crockford home to spend Christmas Eve with his parents. Bob and Virginia. They enjoyed supper and exchanging gifts. Bob and Virginia Crockford spent Christmas Day with Virginia’s niece. Bonnie Dueweke. and her husband, Doug, and their family at Lake Doster. Area Birth Announcements: IT’S A GIRL Patrick and Sally O’Rielly of Lake Odessa. Dec. 18. 4:27 a.m., 7 lbs., 7W ozs. Vicki and Rodney Thomas of Hastings, Dec. 22, 10:12 a.m., 6 lbs., 11 ozs. Royal Shilton Jr. and Shawna Kruger are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Megan Elaine Marie Shilton, bom Nov. 23, weighing 9 lbs., 1 oz., 21” long. Proud older sister is Julie Ann. Proud grandparents are Terri and Royal Shilton of Lake Odessa and Roger and Nancy Kruger of Gladwin. Great grandparents are Melvin and Yvonne Brooks of Lake Odessa. Alma Kruger of Woodl. nd and Clarence and Lucille Kruger of Hastings. IT’S A BOY Wendy William of Nashville. Dec. 18,7:21 a.m., 7 lbs., 1144 ozs. Hastings Women’s Club meets Jan. 6 The Hastings Women’s Club will meet at noon Friday, Jan. 6, at the First United Methodist Church for a winter luncheon. The speaker will be trooper Ken Langford, a 21-year veteran from the Michigan Slate Police, who will speak on crime prevention and safety. Reservations must be made by Wednesday morning, Jan. 4. For more information, call Lois Rousch at 945-5152. Just Think Of Them As Gifts From Ford Credit And ¥)ur Greater Michigan Ford Dealers. “S" 4x2 for as little as $ 166 a month* your down payment. Plus, there are portation this holiday season, just or an 1989 Escort Pony for as little no monthly payments until February. come into your Greater Michigan Ford as $150 a month? Imagine, all that and batteries, too. So come into your Greater Michi­ If you’re looking for quality trans­ Dealers. Because right now, with the And that’s just the beginning; we're help of Ford Credit, qualified buyers also offering Ford Motor Company­ gan Ford Dealer and pick up your can purchase a 1989 Ford Ranger cash-back** that can be applied toward Christmas gift from Ford Credit. Ford Credit Greater Michigan Ford Dealers •Example of a typical finance transaction not necessarily for a particular transaction. Payment based on MSRP. Tax. license arid freight additional 12.84% Annual Percentage Rate Financing. 5% down payment. 60 months See your participating dealer for details ••$400 cash back on new 1989 Ranger S .Must take retail deliver.' from dealers stock by January 12.1989. S500 on new 1989 Escort Ponv. Must take retail delivery from dealers stock bv January 4.1989. Local Marriage Licenses told Ronald Dean, 54, Nashville and Beth Mazurek, 24, Nashville. Daniel Slack, 36, Delton and Carol Carter, 41. Dowling. Richard Varner, 55, Battle Creek and Cyn­ thia Lipscomb, 31, Battle Creek. Gregory Sutfin, 26, Hastings and Karen Mallison. 29, Hastings. Rex Harris, 18. Plainwell and Jody Ham­ mond, 19. Plainwell. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 29, 1988 Pay-to-participate, Saxon basketball, soccer dominate ’88 sports season by Steve Vedder For Hastings High School. 1088 was a year when success on (he playing fields and courts was overshadowed by a controversial pay-toparticipate program, the full effects of which can’t be measured until this spring. The program, which was formally passed by the Hastings Board of Education in July, nude a SI25 participation fee mandatory for each sport. It was adopted after a proposed 4.18 millage increase failed June 13. While the effects of the program apparently haven’t adversely affected Hastings teams with roster sizes remaining similar to previous seasons, its institution was arguably the No. 1 Hastings sports story of 1988. Pay-toparticipate overshadowed the outstanding ex­ ploits of Saxon boys basketball and soccer teams, the first wrestling league meet title since 1977, and two major changes in the school's coaching ranks. Pay-to-participate was lhe result of S796.958 worth of budget cuts the school system was forced to make after voters failed millages in March and then June. Hastings Superintendent Carl Schoessel said the program was instituted with great reluctance. "We are not happy with this plan.” he said. "It was developed because of problems rais­ ing funds.” The program, which has run unexpectedly smooth since its inception, affects a total of 35 varsity through middle school teams. While the adoption of pay-to-participate sent tremors through lhe athletic community, it was far from the year’s only major story. The boys basketball team, for instance, cap­ tured its second straight Twin Valley title cn route to an all-time best 22-3 mark. The team won its first 15 games before bowing to East Grand Rapids 87-74 on Feb. 16. After losing its only league game to Mar­ shall three days later, Hastings clinched the Twin Valley title with 36 and 19-point routs to [ Sports ] end the regular season. The Saxons then won their fifth district in six years before bow ing again to East Grand Rapids in the regional finals 72-71. Hastings coach Denny O’Mara said the team exceeded expections in winning the league title. ”Wc thought we were capable of winning 15 games for sure.” O'Mara said in an inter­ view following the season. “But to win that many was a tremendous amount of success for these kids. Any time you win 20 games in a year you've had a great season. Twenty-two wins is exceptional and it’s really difficult to do.” Individually, Mike Brown was named to the All-Twin Valley team for the third straight year after averaging 34 points and 6.1 re­ bounds per game. Brown finished 10th on the all-time Michigan high school scoring list with 2,105 points while becoming the 15th player in history to score 800 points in a season. Kent Gee. who averaged 14 points and 4.5 assists, was also named to the Twin Valley first team. Almost as impressive as the basketball squad was the senior-dominated Saxon soccer team under coach Doug Mepham. The team compiled an outstanding 14-3-1 mark, in­ cluding seven wins in eight games against Twin Valley competition. As with the Saxon basketball team which lost on a last-second shot in the regional finals, the soccer squad ended its season on an untimely note in the first round of the districts. The Saxons dropped a controversial 4-3 overtime decision marred by rain, mud and darkness at Middleville. Senior Chris Tracy, the first Hastings soc­ cer player ever to gain all-state mention, led the team with 31 goals while co-captain Pete Hauschild added 25. Hastings' wrestling team surprised everyone by capturing the Twin Valley league meet in February. The team had compiled a mediocre 4-3 mark in duals and coach Bill Rodgers was on record with gladly accepting a third place finish in the league meet. But Hastings shocked unbeaten regular-season champ Hillsdale 137 V4-134 to capture its first title in 11 years. Hastings was led by first place finishes by Tom Bolo at 132 and Matt Spencer at heavyweight. The Saxons also grabbed three seconds by Brian Redman. Mike Hafer and Troy Ziegler. "The guys did a super job as a team and as individuals,” Rodgers said afterward. Hastings went on to win the state’s firstever team district to cap a highly-succcssful campaign. The 1988 Hastings sports season was also marked by coaching changes in two major sports. Jeff Simpson resigned as football coach after six seasons to take the baseball job. Simpson was replaced by Bill Karpinski, who had previously coached the varsity team from 1975-79 compiling a 31-14 mark while winning and sharing two league titles. Both coaches led their respective teams to successful campaigns. Karpinski coached the grid squad to wins in their first three games before old nemesis Marshall blistered Hastings 41-7 in the fourth week. The team finished 5-4 overall and 3-4 and in fourth place in the league. Karpinski said in an interview following the season he was somewhat disapointed the Sax­ ons didn’t notch a Twin Valley title. "We had a combination of youth and ex­ perience on our team and I guess I’m pleased with the performa?ce of the players," he said. “I think our goal was to win the Twin Valley championship and we were not able to do it. We had three tough ballgames that could have gone cither way, but I’m happy for our players." Following the season, senior punter Jack Hobert and senior defensive lineman Jim Lenz were named to the all-league team. Run­ ning back Jamie Murphy, offensive linemen Chase Youngs and Tim Cruttenden. defensive back Dave Fouty and defensive lineman Chad Murphy were named to the second team. Simpson’s baseball team won its first six games and remained in Twin Valley title con­ tention for much of the season before regional finals before losing. Other teams meeting with marginal success were the Hastings boys and girls track teams (sixth and fifth in league meet), the girls ten­ nis team (third in Twin Valley), the softball team (9-I2 overall. 6-8 league), the girls basketball squad (7-14, 6-8). the girls golf team (third in league), and the boys golfers Top Sports Stories of 1988 • Millage defeat and pay-to-participate. • Hastings basketbailers 22-3. • Wrestlers win first league title in 11 years. • Soccer team goes 14-3-1. • Brown, Heath top award winners. finishing 16-8 overall and 9-5 in the league. Included in the season were a pair of tight wins over state-rated Lakeview. 5-2 and 3-2. and doubleheader sweeps of Hillsdale and Albion. Hobert was named the team’s most valuable player after hitting .453 with four homers and 21 rbis. Hobert also compiled a 5-4 mound record with a 2.25 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 62 innings. Infielder Lee Nichols and first baseman Jeff Pugh were named to the all­ county team. Another Saxon team which enjoyed a suc­ cessful 1988 season was the boys tennis team under first-year coach Karl Kutch. The team finished 8-4 overall, third in the league meet, and fourth in the regionals. The No. 2 doubles team of Dave Oom and Matt Gahan won the league meet and went all the way to the (fifth in league, third in regionals). Other noteworthy accomplishments in 1987 including Hastings winning the Lloyd Kusch Memorial Sportsmanship Trophy for display­ ing the best sportsmanship among Twin Valley teams. Hastings had previously won the award in 1976-77and 1978-79. Mike Brown and Tracy Heath won the Buzz Youngs Award as the school’s top male and female athletes. Brown earned 11 letters in­ cluding four each in track and golf. He was the basketball team's MVP for three years. Heath earned eight varsity letters including three in volleyball and track and two in basketball. She was named to the All-Twin Valley first team in volleyball and the secondteam in basketball. Heath was also a state meet qualifier in track. The 1988 Twin Valley league meet and district-winning wrestling team. The Hastings track team finished runnerup to Middleville at the Barry County meet, but failed to finish in the upper half of the Twin Valley. The Hastings basketball team celebrates after winning its fifth district ti­ tle in six years. The team won a total of 22 games. Hastings Athletic Director Bill Karpinski (far right) awards a trophy to soc­ cer team captains Pete Hauschild, Craig Cole, and Scott Schoessel. Hastings pitcher Jack Hobert celebrates with catcher Scott Weller after beating Lakeview last spring. The baseball team won 16 games in Jeff Simp­ son's first year as coach. Hastings’ Brian Wolfenbarger (22) runs over a Lakeview player during the Saxons' 5-4 season. Hastings tennis most valuable player Nancy Vitale. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 29, 1988 — Page 9 Trojan, Panther successes head ’88 Barry County sports year by Steve Vedder An outstanding all-around season in Mid­ dleville. three excellent Delton teams, and Maple Valley's drive through the grid playoffs highlight the 1988 Barry County sports season. Il was a season which saw Middleville teams capture the O-K Blue All-Sports Trophy for the third time in the school's history. Heading the list of successes was the football team, which went 8-1 and shared its second straight league title. “I can't say I’m tremendously satisfied, but how many teams go 8-1 and have a senior class that only loses one game in their career." said coach Keith Rhines after the season. "I think we were pretty successful’ Middleville's girls basketball team raced to its first-ever league crown with a surprising 13-1 (16-6 overall) mark. The girls came from behind to top Hamilton 60-54 in the season finale to win the title. "Basically Caledonia has dominated the league." coach Jim Sprague said after the Hamilton win. "We're very pleased with win­ ning the title. It's something we've been shooting for for a year." Though they didn't claim any champion­ ships. the Trojan boys and girls track teams also fared well by finishing second behind Caledonia in the O-K Blue meet. The boys, who accumulated 138 points to 193 for the Scots, had four individual league champs while the girls, who were outdistanced 205-118. also had four firsts. Other Middleville teams which enjoyed successful 1988 campaigns were the soccer team (12-7-1) and the wrestling squad (14-2). Like Middleville. Delton boasted some outstanding teams in 1988. Despite the loss of all five starters, the Panther girls basketball team swept to its fifth straight won or shared KVA title. The team smash:d Kalamazoo Christian 68-52 in the season finale to compile an ll-l (16-5 overall) mark and grab the championship. The Comets had beaten Delton 54-51 in overtime for its only loss. "After losing our top six players. I was very happy." said coach Dwight Lamphicr afterward. "1 thought it (a title) was a possibility if we came together." The Panther softball team streaked to the county's best record last spring, winning 34 of 36 games en route to KVA and district titles. It looked like the team's season would end in the districts but a two-run single in the bot­ tom of the seventh gave Delton a 3-2 win over Harper Creek in the semi-finals. Then another rbi single in the bottom of the seventh gave the Panthers a 4-3 victory over Comstock. Delton then slammed Vicksburg 16-7 in a first round regional before committing five er­ rors in a 5-1 loss to Jackson Northwest in the finals. Two Maple Valley teams were also making news during 1988. The Lion football team earned its second straight trip to the state playoffs while finishing second behind Pennfield in the SMAA. Maple Valley, which finished 9-2. topped Jonesville 7-0 in a rainy and muddy first round game before getting blown out at Mud­ dy Waters Stadium by Dewitt 48-7 in the regional finals. ‘‘It was a surprise." Lion coach Guenther Mittelstaedt said of the season. "The players knew they'd lost 17 seniors, but this year's seniors knew if they would work together they could be a good team. I wasn't 100 percent sure we'd get this far. but the players really wanted to get back to the playoffs.” Maple Valley also had a successful baseball team. The Lions shutout Pcnnfield 3-0 in the season finale to gain an SMAA co­ championship with the Panthers. Delton’s Ann Hayward fouls off a pitch during a Panther softball game last spring. The Panthers went 34-2 while capturing KVA and district titles. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! December 30 -December 30 January 3 January 3 January 4 BASKETBALL at Delton ... 6:00 VOLLEYBALL Gull Lake Inv. 8:00 BASKETBALL at Coldwater 6:00 WRESTLING at Delton .... 5:30 VOLLEYBALL at Hillsdale . 6:00 p.m. arm. p.m. p.m. p.m. ^Scoreboard YMCA-Youth Council’s Men’s Basketball Week of Dec. 20 Standings C League WL Carts Market.......... . .................................... 7-0 Ag Boys........................................................ 5-2 Superette....................................................... 5-2 J-Ad Graphics...............................................4-3 Neils Ins....................................................... 4-3 Riverbend...................................................... 3-3 Flexfab.......................................................... 3-4 Doozans.........................................................2-5 Hastings Mutual........................................... 1-6 Prog. Graphics............................................. 0-7 A League Petersons.....................................................5-1* Benedict Farms............................................4-2 Razors Edge................................................. 3-3 Martin.......... . ................................ ;............ 0-6 •Winner of round I of A League B Minor Kow Patties................................................... 6-0 Kloostcrmans................................................5-1 Flexfab........................................................5-2 A.H. Spider..................................................3-2 Smoke Drift..................................................3-3 Brown Jug.....................................................3-3 C&B Discount............................................ .2-3 Larry Poll Realty.......................................... 1-4 Hastings Mfg................................................. 1-6 Viking............................................................0-5 B Major Hastings Realtors.................................... ....4-1 Lake Odessa Merch..................................... 4-2 Format...........................................................3-3 Weltons..................... 2-4 Sisters Fabrics....... ...................................... 1-4 Results C League Neils Ins. 38 vs. J-Ad Graphics 34; Carls Market 45 vs. Progressive Graphics 19; Hastings Mutual 38 vs. Ag Boys 42; River­ bend 35 vs. Superette 38; Doozans 25 vs. Flexfab 30. B Major League Weltons 50 vs. Format 40; Lake O Mer­ chants 53 vs. Hastings Realtors 59. B Minor League Larry Poll Realty 52 vs. C&B Discount 46; A.H. Spider 52 vs. Viking 47. Bowling results . Thursday Twisters Geukes Market 43-21. Andrus 41'6-22'6. Hastings Mutual 36-28, Heritage Chev. 34-30. Century 21 34-20. B.D.S. Inc. 3316-30'4, Hastings Bowl 28-3614. Bowman Refrigeration 25'4-38'4. Goodwill Dairy 23'6-406. Alley Cat 22-42. Good Games - D. Williams 147. C. Hawkins 159. C. Hurless 149, J. Gasper 168, A. Tcmby 124, L. Sherry 144, J. Henderson 169. B. Steele 177, D. Carpenter 140, D. Catlin 168. M. Bowman 144. C. Wallace 179, R. Cole 158, D. Bartimus 147. Good Series - B. Bowman 209-494. D Bolthousc 175-452, J. Connor 168-432, P. Arends 162-442, A. Carpenter 146-413. E. Vanasse 171-462, L. Colvin 165-433. D. Bar­ timus 193-491, L. Barnum 174-443. B. Bar­ num 197-465. Thursday A.M. Question Marks 42, Kreative Korners 38. Thomapple Manor 37. Slow Pokes 35. Hum­ mers 35. Northland Opt. 34'6. Bosleys 34, Kaiser Seed 34. N-sh Locker 33'6. Varneys 30'6, Stardusters 30, Kloostcrmans 29. Weltons 28!6. Leftovers 26. Silk Screen 25. Barlow Florist 19. Good Games - A. Preston 138. A. Lieb 152. S. Brimmer 151, T. Weeks 152. S. Nolen 147. A. Welton 146. C. Rose 132. T. Joppie 165, M. Mullins 174, I. Sccber 146, C. Ryan 133. High Series and Games - K. Forman 207-502. M. Dull 161-447. L. Bahs 169-466. M. Brimmer 160-462, J. McKeough 171-481. Hastings Mfg. Co. M&M Construction 322’6. Chrome Room 281. Viking 248. Office 225'6. Sprikers 227. Machine Room 226. High Game and Series - C. Sheldon 213-204-567, J. Ramsey 212-517. flnalsPTtieaLJ^^-coR^^^IPinaS9,2r»ark DeW'" *he re<”onal basketball team swept to Its fifth straight won or.shared KVA Words for the “Y SATURDAY MORNING OPEN CRAFTS On Saturdays the YMCA-Youth Council will resume Saturday Morning Open Crafts. The program will run every Saturday until March 18 (exclude Saturdays of Dec. 31, Jan. 21, Feb. 18). Boys and girls in grades K-6, may make crafts in the Hastings Jr. High. Room 185. The program will begin at 9:00 and end at 11:30 a.m. A variety of crafts arc planned. Children may make one or more than one craft per week. The cost of the pro­ gram is .50-.75 cents per craft. Participants may stay as long as they like or leave to par­ ticipate in the other sports that are being of­ fered that particular Saturday. The instructor is Heidi Herron. There is no pre-registration for this activity. For more information call the YMCA at 945-4574. SATURDAY YOUTH BASKETBALL Starting Saturday. January 7, and continu­ ing every Saturday until. February 11 (no meetings on Jan. 21), the YMCA-Youth Council will be holding Saturday recreation basketball for youth in the second thru eighth grade. Participants do not need to pre­ register. but must bring gym clothes and gym shoes. Programs will be held in Nor­ theastern's gym (on Grant Street), or in the Hastings Middle School. Miss Jan Bowers will instruct the girls program (4th-8th grade), Dave Styf will instruct the 2-4 grade boys and the 2nd-3rd grade girls, and Denny Omara. the varsity coach, will provide the instruction for the 5-6 grade boys. The following time periods will be follow­ ed: Jr. High Boys and Girls, 8-9 p.m.: Middle School/West Gym; 2nd Grade Boys/Girls, 8:30-9:30: Northeastern Gym: 3rd Grade Boys/Girls. 9:45-10:45: Northeastern Gym; 4th Grade Boys. 11-12: Northeastern Gym; 5th Grade Boys. 9-10 a.m.: Middle School/West Gym; 6th Grade Boys. 10:15-11:15 a.m.: Middle School/West Gym; 4th Grade Girls, 9-10 a.m.: Middle School/East Gym; 5th/6th Grade Girls. 10:15-11:15: Middle School/East Gym; 7th/8th Grade Girls. 11:30-12:30: Middle School/West Gym. For more information, call Dave Storms. YMCA at 945-4574. YMCA OFFICE CLOSED The YMCA-Youth Council Office will be closed for the Christmas Holiday on Dec. 22. and will reopen on Jan. 4. Phone messages will be answered each day during the Holidays. KARATE CLASSES Starting the week of Jan. 8. the YMCA will be offering Karate classes. The cost of the program is SIS per month. Instruction is pro- vided by Steve Echtinaw. Participants do not need to pre-register, and class fees may be paid at the door. All classes are held at the Hastings Middle School East Gym. Classes for Youth: 6-11 yrs. old are held on Tuesdays: 5:30-6:30. Classes for Adult Beginners (12 years or older): Tuesdays: 6:30-8:00. Classes for Adult Advanced Tuesdays: 8-9:30. Classes for Adult Intermediate (6-11 year olds): Thursdays: 5:30-6:30. Classes for Youth Advanced and Adult In­ termediate: Thursdays: 6:30-7:30. Classes for Adult Advanced: Thursdays: 7:30-8:30. For more information please call the class instructor: Steve Echtinaw: 795-7155. COED BOWLING Starting Thursday. Jan. 12, and continuing until Feb. 9 (5 weeks), the YMCA and Youth Council will begin its newest program, coed bowling. Bowling is open for boys and girls in grades 5 & 6. Participants will be divided into teams of four. Each team will praticipate in a round robin tournament, playing two games every Thursday at the Hastings Bowl. The cost to participate is $20 which in­ cludes ball, shoes , and 2 . games per day. Scholarships are available upon request. To register, participants are re­ quired to return the registra­ tion form and fee to: YMCA. P.O. Box 252, Hastings, MI. By January 6. If your child failed to bring a permission । Parents & Children! The Caledonia Gymnastics Club — of Middleville ... begins its next 8*week session beginning Dec. 27. The classes are on a first come, first serv­ ed basis, so please call in to make your reservations early. Classes are held Monday thru Thursday and on Saturday mornings. Call ed to bring a permission slip home from school, please call the YMCA and another form will be sent to you. For more information, please call the YM­ CA: 945-4574. uctory Roller ing Lessons B I ER CLASS SCHEDULE: 12:40-2:00 p.m. Weekly $2.50 admission includes skatesatand awards. Individual program. Student progresses his/her own rate. May attend any/all classes. Awards Class I: January 7, 14, 21, 20, February 3 & 10.presented February 10 and March 24 based on progress made to Class II: February 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17 & 24. that date. Skipping a class does not interfere with Description: program. I’ Class Responsible I & Class adult must II same remaincontent. with youngster Skates during provided. lhe Recommend minutes class Free Lesson,you andarrive during about the first20 Class Lessonbefore attended. begins to get skates on. Content: Forward & backward skating, turns, skating alone & with partner, skating terms, grand march, other skating games. Class recom­ mended for kids 13-years and younger. 31 • 12 Noon-2 pm BS ROLL-A-RAMA 148-2814 795-7620 for Times and Days We offer beginning through advanced gymnastics for boys & girls and have a USGF registered boys & girls team. We are located at... SHAPE UP AND SHOW / OFF' — 101 East Main — Middleville See you at the gym! SPEED SKATING CLASSES: 11:55 a.m.-l2:40 p.m..........................................$0.75 Week’ Weekly: January 7 thru March 24. Due to nature cl activity, responsible adult must remain in rink each week. No age limit. ROLLER HOCKEY CLASSES 2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.............................................. $0.75/Week* Weekly: January 7 thru March 24. Due to nature ol activity, responsible adult must remain in rink each week. No age limit. Youngster attending any class Is admitted to that Satur­ day and/or Sunday Matinee at the Roll-A-Rama for $1.00* Sign up by phone or in person during Roll-A-Rama hours. ADULTS SKATE FREE ‘Skates Included �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 29, 1988 Faces of the season... The children, including Eric Salisbury, were good sports as they watched and waited for all their classmates to have a turn on stage. Steven Kenyon peeks over his cow mask during the performance. Levi Reynolds and Ashley Quick portrayed Mary and Joseph In the Delton Community Pre-School’s pageant, "Animals Christmas Eve," staged last week. The cast Included the 82-students who attend the pre school. Drew Miller (left), as a wise man, and Eric Haan, who was one of the little animals, were some of the adorable children in the production. The fluff lesl of the lambs was probably Matthew Billin Shawn Jenkins was one of the cute puppies in the show. "The guy who was driving the car absolutely collapsed when he saw my brother in the casket. He just physically couldn't stand up. He turned away...he turned away and tried to run and his father caught him and made him look at it." A few words about drinking and driving. Sponsored by your Greater Michigan Ford Dealers and Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Be a part of MADD’s holiday “Tie One On” effort to stop drunk driving. Ask your Greater Michigan Ford Dealer for details. ■IZEQ MADD Little Jennifer Ross was as still as a statue In her role as an angel. NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS OI...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 29, 1988 — Page 11 New equipment gives students a better view Technological advances have drawbacks and Hastings High School science teacher Bruce Krueger knows that. But with a S500 grant, he's helping his students over some of those obstacles to make advances of their own. With lhe grant from the Bany-CalhounBranch Consortium, Krueger purchased a computer projection pad which magnifies the image on computer screens. Rather than trying to gather several stu­ dents around the screen, Krueger and the oth­ er six teachers in the science department will be able to connect the magnifier to the com­ puter and project the image on the wall for everyone to see. “Most classroom teachers would agree that materials such as transparencies, film, or filmstrips projected on a large screen or a wall are easier to view than a television or monitor screen," he explained. Krueger said he is trying to get more soft­ ware for further work with the projector. "I leach chemistry and there's a number of experiments you just cant do in high school Wishing all our many friends warm thanks and a Very Happy New Year! because they're too expensive or because of safety factors," said Krueger. "My intention was to show (students) some of these simu­ lations that can be done on the computer." Krueger said he saw the projector demon­ strated at workshops he has attended, and de­ cided to apply for a grant to help cover the $635 bill. The science department has a computer, but because its use for an entire class is not practical, the terminal is usually used for word processing or record-keeping. Eventually, Krueger said he believes other teachers will be able to use special software to implement the display pad in their class­ room instruction. ' So what we're really trying to do is get this started in the science department, and maybe other teachers will get started think­ ing of ways to use this in their classrooms," he said. "If nothing else, for us with no money, this a way to let teachers know about the techniques and let them know what's out there to help do the job a little better." RIDDERMAN & SONS OIL CO., INC. 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"Many Thanks to One and All!" QUALITY SNACKS Distributor for Eagle Snacks 968-9758 • 923 E. Michigan, Battle Creek "We Wish You a Happy and Prosperous New Year!" "A Happy New Year to All Our Dear Friends and Neighbors!" BARRY COUNTY RECLAMATION Industrial Waste Removal & Recycling 795-9911 • 2275 McCann, Hastings "We Hope 1989 Is the Best Ever!" ROBERTSON PLUMBING & HEATING "Licensed Master Plumber" Magic Chef 8O°/o and 90°/> Efficiency 795-3532 • 904 Grand Rapids St.. Middleville New Generation of Health Care “Peace, Happiness and Health in the New Year!" 963-5521 & 966-8000 “Happy Holidays!" �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 29, 1988 Barry County’s year marked by many ups and downs bj Elaine Gilbert For Barrj County commissioners, 1988 was a year marked with a number of ac­ complishments to benefit citizens and employees. The past 12 months also were sprinkled with a few disappointments and unexpected challenges. Finalizing the combined dispatch to serve the Barr. County Sheriffs Department and Hastings City Police is the first thing that Board Chairman Ted McKelvey mentions when he talks about the year’s achievements. Preliminary steps and fine tuning of the combined central dispatch have been taking place for months, but the project was just for­ malized Tuesday with the signing of a :oniraet between the two governmental units. McKelvey said he’s pleased with the cen­ tralized dispatch because it means the county will have several more deputies on the road. And Sheriff David Wood reported to commis­ sioners Tuesday that the new dispatch system is "functioning well.” Several construction projects have taker, shape in the past year that will directly and in­ directly benefit the county. McKelvey notes. One of the most important projects, not yet under way. is the proposed renovation of the historic county courthouse in Hastings. Knowing the need for the renovation, which will include making the building handicapped accessible and creating usable space in the third floor attic, county commissioners refus­ ed to take no for an answer when county voters turned down a millage request to fund the work in 1986. Taking steps to put a Si .35 . dlion bond re­ quest before voters last November was one of .he important decisions commissioners made last year, said Coordinator Judy Peterson. The new building, funded totally by grants, to house the county’s transit system is nearly finished and McKelvey said it will be an asset to the county. "I hope it improves the transit service some too.” Several commissioners also have been in­ volved in the joint city-county airport im­ provement project and will now focus their ef­ forts on working for a new airport terminal, he noted. Indirectly, the county will benefit from the renovation of the historic former Grand Trunk Depot in Battle Creek to house the Communi­ ty Action Agency of South Central Michigan, which provides a number of human services for Barry as well as Branch Calhoun and St. Joseph counties. The remodeling and expansion im­ provements made at Thomapple Manor have made a "tremendous improvement." McKelvey noted. That project was shadowed by a problem with the architectual firm, Greiner Engineering Inc. (formerly Daverman and Associates), which is expected to be resolved through arbitration. The county alleges that because of design problems in the work at Thomapple Manor, the project cost at least 5290,000 more than necessary. Arbitration hearings on the matter were held earlier this month in Grand Rapids and a decision is expected the third or fourth week of January, Peterson notes. The county hopes to recoup its alleged excessive costs for lhe Thomapple Manor project from that decision. Peterson said commissioners had hoped to settle the matter directly with Greiner, but she said lhe firm wasn't interested in negotiating. Instead, she and Thornapple Manor Ad­ ministrator Lynn Sommerfeld have had to put a lot of time into preparing the county’s ar­ bitration case for attorneys. The biggest disappointment of the year for the county board was when the county 4-H Council opposed the board’s proposed sale of the abandoned 4-H camp, which the county owns, to the Algonquin Lake Community Association. McKelvey said. Among other factors, the 4-H Council ob­ jected to the proposed sale price of $40,000 for the camp. The council contends that the property is worth much more. "(Initially) We thought we were doing what the 4-H wanted us to do. McKelvey said. "Now we know it was a lack of communica­ tion (between the two sides). They would hear rumors. A lot of the rumors, there was nothing to it.” "It was quite a surprise” (to first learn that the 4-H Council opposed the sale).” he said. A sort of truce is in effect between the two sides until 60 days after an appraisal of the parcel can be obtained. The go-ahead for an appraisal has been stalled until a survey of the land can be com­ pleted. The county was criticized for wanting to spend money on a survey, but Peterson said that was necessary before the property could be deeded over to a new owner. She said the survey is turning out to be a good decision because it has been discovered that there are a number of complications with the property descriptions that have to be iron­ ed out. For instance, she said Iroquois Trail was built differently than it is described on the property description and that casements prior to 1940 have not been included. The county received the property from the state in 1940. The complications of the property descrip­ tions and the roads that run through it have caused a delay in the completion of the survey, she said, "and we can’t get an ap­ praisal done until the survey is done." She said she hopes the survey will be done at the end of this month. The county intends to work to make the pro­ posed sale satisfactory to both the council and the county. McKelvey said. A county board decision that was the big­ gest money maker of the year was approving increased fees for services the county pro­ vides, he said said. The board increased 35 different fees at the clerk's office, sheriffs department, county jail, planning department, equalization department, animal shelter and abstract of­ fice. The purpose of the fee hikes was to in­ sure that more of a proportional share of the costs for services is being paid by lhe “users." Since Aug. 1. when the new fees were im­ plemented, McKelvey said the new rates have more than paid for the cost of hiring David Griffith and Associates of Bay City to conduct a user fee study at a cost of S20.000. He said the county was criticized for that in­ Taking steps to put a $1.35 million bond request before voters last November was one of the important decisions commissioners made last year. Judy Peterson (Coordinator) itial expense, but that "it has been money well spent." Helping the county’s financial situation was the increased fees judges decided to levy, following suit after the county study was done, he said. "It has really helped us out as far as our budget is concerned." Peterson also mentioned that adopting a proposed balanced county budget for 1989 is another accomplishment of recent months because of the problem of having overall dwindling revenues while expenditures keep increasing. ' Two other board accomplishments McKelvey mentioned were arriving at an in­ novative contract with the County Courthouse Employees Association that ties future wage increases to the counties State Equalized Value and ratifying a new contract with the local Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 156 before lhe old pact expired. Hastings students raise record $2,000 in annual Christmas Charity Campaign Julie Dukes, editor of the latest issue of "The Saxon Chronicle," goes over copy with the Sports Editor Brad Gardner. Hastings students print 1st newspaper of the year by Kathleen Scott Despite curriculum cuts, which included the elimination of a journalism class at Hastings Middle School, students there were able to produce their own newspaper. And lhe first issue of "The Saxon Chron­ icle" hit the hallways on the final day of school last week. As part of a special unit on journalism, students in Mary Ellen Hund's 8th grade English class first learned the basics of news writing before taking on special duties. They also learned about editorials, sports, features and general news writing. Students in the 6th and 7th were invited to be contribute articles on news events in their grade levels. "It was a fun experience," said 8th grade student Julie Dukes, who served as the . tor. "I think everyone enjoyed it and wc vere happy we could do a newspaper." Journalism for 8th grade students was one of the exploratory block classes previously offered at the middle school, but it was cut when three millage attempts failed. Howev­ er, a few weeks into the school year, Hund was given permission to produce a low-cost newspaper as part of her English class. "The whole class was excited,” said Dukes of students' reaction when told they would work on a newspaper. "We didn't think we'd be able to have a newspaper." Early in the unit, Dukes said she and her classmates were given choices of tasks in lhe newspaper. Hund later used those selections and appointed students io special jobs. Dukes said she wanted the job of editor as her first choice, but admits the task took more time and energy than she had antici­ pated. "I realized that lhe editor has a lot more duties than I thought they did. I thought I just had to make sure everyone had their work done," she said, adding that making sure her friends completed their assignments by the deadline was tough. She also had to write an editorial. She chose a heartfelt issue -- the impact of mil­ lage cuts. After the assignments were submitted, Hund typed the 10-page paper, and she and several student helped lay it out. "Everyone was really proud of it," related Dukes. "They were very happy their names were in lhe paper." Once word got out earlier in the year that Hund's class would be putting together a newspaper, Dukes said other students were excited, too. "Everybody looked forward to having a school newspaper," she said. "They asked anyone that they knew was in Mrs. Hund's class, 'When will the newspaper be out? " Dukes said she thinks working on the newspaper was good for her and her class­ mates. “The whole class was excited. “We didn’t think we’d be able to have a newspaper.” Julie Dukes, editor "I thought it was really important because everyone realized they had a responsibility to turn it in. And last year, when lhe 8th grad­ ers in journalism did the paper, everybody looked forward to reading it and that en­ couraged us, too," explains Dukes. "(We) knew (our) friends all wanted a school news­ paper." Two other 8th grade English classes will work on two more issues of lhe Chronicle, and Dukes said she would enjoy producing another newspaper if the opportunity re­ turned. by Kathleen Scott Waking up Christmas morning, some un­ fortunate children in Hastings found toys and clothes that they didn't think Mom and Dad could afford. The presents and bags of food for several local families were the result of a high-spiri­ ted competition among students in Laurence Christopher's five classes at Hastings High School. Through donation canisters in classrooms and businesses, selling raffle tickets, col­ lecting returnable pop cans and bottles, and seeking contributions of food and new clothing, the students raised $1,852 in cash and $148 worth of food donations. Students in Christopher’s four senior govemment/economics courses and one section of junior history took in an average of $18.70 each. Each section competed against the other four to see which could raise the most money. And at the same time, the teenagers learned about government and ; economics from a humanitarian angle. * "I think that I can’t say enough about the kids this year. The amount of money they brought in this year is beyond belief," Christopher said, adding that in past years, the highest amount raised in lhe Christmas drive was $900. "I feel very strongly that we've got an aw­ ful lot of outstanding, caring, energetic, lov­ ing students here in Hastings," said Christ­ opher. "I've seen charity drives in larger cities with perhaps more affluent families, but none could match the degree of commit­ ment and amount of money (per student) these kids have brought to the charity drives." Christopher started the first Christmas charity drive in 1985. "My idea was to do something at Christ­ mas for the needy in Barry County because it's an extra special time of year for child­ ren," he explained amid the noise of the students packing up food and presents in his classroom last Wednesday afternoon. "This is our chance to do something to help those children." Previously, all money raised by the stu­ dents was given to Love, Inc. in Hastings for distribution. Last year, the drive s steer­ ing committee changed its focus to concen­ trate on individual families. Love, Inc. gave Christopher a list of anonymous families, their make-ups and their needs. So the stu­ dents drew up shopping lists in order to pur­ chase the appropriate goods. "It was so successful last year," said Christopher. "We received thank-you notes last year from every family. We received one note from a grandma who happened to be present when the food and presents were delivered. She said we'd never know the happiness we brought to her daughter and grandchildren because they were going to have a particularly hard Christmas last year." Christopher said the family knew that they had been adopted, but they didn't know by whom. "They didn't expect that much," he said. This year, Christopher’s steering commit­ tee was given a list of seven families and their needs. One of the anonymous families has a student at the high school. When the drive was so overwhelmingly successful, the group took on an additional family and still had extra cash to give the families so they could buy some of their own gifts. Money raised also went toward assisting five families with special education students. "This year we brought in more than we ever dreamed of," said Christopher. "We're spending $1,850 on 13 families." He said the students are energized because the drive is a competition. "Each hour becomes so competitive to the point where we were standing around at the last minute before the deadline and had stu­ dents running around throughout the school and town gathering money any way they could so their class could win," added Christ­ opher. "This friendly competition is a good part of the success of the drive. But I think the true impetus is the students' concern for oth­ ers who are suffering, although sometimes the students like to hide that" Their zeal for the campaign is necessary to complete the project. "The amazing thing is the work involved in this, the hours they (the students) spent raising this money, in many ways, means more than the money itself - the fact that they're willing to work so hard, so many hours." And work was not just in the form of seeking donations. Students had to determine what needed to be purchased, go shopping, sort groceries and deliver. After lhe money had been received, stu­ dents split into two groups. Some went to the grocery store, while the rest shopped for toys and clothes. Following last week’s shopping expedi­ tion, led by senior coordinator Heidi Herron, the groceries were left overnight at Felpausch Food Center, where they had been purchased. The next day, the students formed a fivecar caravan to transport the goods from the grocery store to the school. When the en­ tourage arrived at lhe high school, Christ­ opher said the drivers, his entire last-hour class and a physical education class that had just been dismissed all helped cany the gro­ ceries from the parking lot to lhe classroom where they were sorted. "They kept coming in, one right after another, carrying bags of groceries," he related. Felpausch, Tom's Market and Eberhard's all contributed either a turkey or a ham for the raffle, through which a major portion of the money was raised. "Asking people for donations is easier when they have a chance to win something," said Christopher. The students were not the only givers. "We've had tremendous support from the community. As often as we've got students out asking for donations for Christmas drives, they’re never turned down," he ex­ plained. . This latest charity drive brings to $21,000 the total amount of money raised by Hast­ ings High School students since Christopher began his fund-raisers. "To me, this $21,000 has gone to help hungry and homeless throughout the world because we were involved in Ethiopia, Hands Across America and Love, Inc.," he ex­ plained. "To me, that's our most pressing problem - that is hunger and homelessness. "When the temperature dips down under freezing, ifs hard to imagine people trying to survive without shelter. And to look into a child's face who is hungry is one of the saddest things I could ever imagine. If we can do something about that, then we can all feel a little better about ourselves." Christopher said he wants the donations to the local families to last longer than the giving spirit of the holidays. "People are much more willing to give at Christmas time because we all feel charitable at Christmas, but these people are going to need food and other necessities year-round, so we try to give some food and other essentials to help tide them over as long as possible," he said. "We like the idea of giving food, but we feel it's the other presents, the toys, the clothing, and other gifts that bring the most excitement and thrill of the season." Christopher also conducts a senior charity drive each spring. County, FOP agree to 2-year pact A iwo-year contract with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 156 was ratified by a 6-1 vole Tuesday by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The FOP, which represents deputies, clerks, cooks and mechanics al the Barry County Sheriffs Department, approved the agreement 13-10 last week. Effective Jan. I, the pact calls for a 3.4 per­ cent increase for deputies during 1989, said local FOP president Don Nevins. In addition to the 3.4 percent pay increase, clerks, cooks and mechanics will receive a 10-cents per hour wage hike. For 1990, the contract provides wage in­ creases that will be tied to a formula related to the county's State Equalized Value, but not lower than two percent or higher than seven percent, Nevins said. County Courthouse Employees Association approved a similar agreement last September. In fringe benefits, the contract will provide an additional $50 in dental and optical in­ surance in each of the two years. For exam­ ple, union members currently receive $200 a year for the benefits, but by the second year they will receive $300. FOP members also will have more take­ home pay because of a clause in the contract calling for the county to pick up one percent of retirement contributions and two percent in 1990. “We won't have to contribute al all after that,” Nevins said. The new contract eliminates three corporals (two road corporals and one detective) and elevates them to sergeant status. Nevins said that change was a result of a grievcncc filed by the three, who contended that they were doing the work of sergeants for corporals’ pay. County Commissioner P. Richard Dean cast the lone dissenting vote when the board ratified the new contract. Contacted Wednesday, Dean said he did not want to elaborate on his reason for voting against the pact. “I didn’t like the way the overall contract came out,” he said. “1 wasn’t satisfied with it.” County Board Chairman Ted McKelvey, said he is glad to have the contract settled before lhe old agreement expires Dec. 31. In recent years, negotiations between the county and FOP have extended far beyond the expira­ tion of former contracts. “I think we worked out a contract that both sides should be happy with,” McKelvey said. “It went real well. They had a good bargain­ ing team.” Students on the steering committee for this year's Christmas Charity Drive at Hastings High School sort ano pack food and presents lor several area families. Shown here preparing for delivery are (from left) Abby Forbes, Evy Vargaz. Nancy Vitale, Melinda Hare, Kris Ross, Heidi Herron and Jeff Pugh. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 29,1988 - Page 13 Man sentenced to 7 to 15 years for aiding suicide by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Calling his actions inexcusable. Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster sentenced Dennis C. Harwood Jr. Wednesday to the maximum seven to 15 years in prison for the Oct. 6 shooting death of Nashville resident Jack Main Jr. In handing down his sentence. Shuster denied defense requests for leniency on the grounds that Harwood. 24. did not intend to kill Main and that both had been drinking heavily at the time. “The defendant’s conduct is inexcusable. It isn't an excuse that everyone involved in this was fairly drunk.” Shuster said. “Society is entitled to have a standard, (hat those who kill another, even if drunk, should be punished." Saying he was trying to use reverse psychology to talk his friend out of commiting suicide. Harwood pleaded guilty in November to a lesser charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with Main's death. The Vermontville man admitted he helped cause the death of Main. 24, who had been depressed and was threatening to kill himself. In November. Harwixxl said he was at the apartment he shared with Main when Main was threatening to take his life with a 20-gaugc shotgun. “When I entered into the room where Jack was at. he was aiming the gun at himself, and I didn't know what to do al that time,” Har­ wood said. "1 got the idea — to use reverse psychology on him. “I told him to put the gun in his mouth, thinking that he would just put the gun up,” Harwood said. “After that, he wanted me to help him. and I told him I couldn't do that.” ”1 sal down on the bed. and he put the stock of the gun over toward me." Harwood said. "And I took it. and I caused it to go off. thought if I could use reverse psychology, he'd give it up." Harwood said. "I guess it didn't work." In court Wednesday. Harwood repeated his earlier claim that he didn’t intend to take Main's life. "I didn't mean to cause any harm or death or anything.” he told the court. “I though he’d think twice. That's it, I guess.” After a half-hour conference between Judge Shuster. Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley and defense attorney David Tripp, Crowley asked lhe court to impose the maximum sentence. "1 think the facts here are that the victim was of a mind to commit suicide.” Crowley said. “We believe the defendant exploited the victim, who was under the influence of intoxicants.” Crowley said he disagreed with Harwood's contention that the gun accidentally went off. "We believe it inaccurately portrays what happened. The gun went off because Mr. Har­ wood pulled the trigger,” Crowley said. Tripp admitted that Harwood has a problem with alcohol. But he asked the court to con­ sider that Harwood has no prior criminal or Dennis C. Harwood Jr. juvenile offenses. "I don't believe this court very often finds a person before this court with no prior record.” Tripp said. “I don’t think Mr. Har­ wood is the type of individual the court needs to put away to protect society. I don't believe my client had the intention to kill." Tripp asked the court to follow the proba­ tion department’s recommended sentence of two to seven years in prison. But Shuster denied Tripp's request, saying that he hoped the sentence would deter other people for committing the same offense. "People who talk of suicide often want to be talked out of it, not dared to go ahead.” Shuster said. “Placing the gun in (Main's) mouth, under any rationale, cannot be condoned." "The defendant was the instrument that caused the end of the life.” Shuster said. Originally charged with an open murder count, carrying a possible sentence of life in prison. Harwood pleaded guilty in November to the lesser offense of involuntary manslaughter. After nearly two weeks of investigation and Harwood's arrest on Oct. 17. police said they did not know why Harw ood took the life of his boyhood friend. Main. Prior to the shooting, the two began sharing an apartment in Nashville after Main had separated from his wife. Three people, including Main and Har­ wood. were present at the 110 Main St. home on Oct. 6. when Main was killed instantly by the shotgun blast to the head. The incident in­ itially was thought to have been a suicide, but authorities later determined the death to be the result of a homicide. Dean Myers, 19, who was present in the room the night of lhe murder, told police that Main was depressed the night of his death and had been talking about killing himself. Hastings Middle School students compete in door decorating contest Main’s wife had left him. taking their oneyear-old daughter with her. and Main had been seeing a girl, whom he had fought with that evening. Myers said. Later that evening, lhe three were drinking in a bedroom at the Main Street residence. After several hours. Main began to talk of suicide, Myers said, and Circuit judge gives rock thrower jail term A 20-year-old Hastings man arrested after he threw rocks through the window of the Family Dollar store in Hastings was sen­ tenced last week to 11 days in jail. Jeffrey L. Thompson was to begin serving his sentence this week after he pleaded guilty in November to a lesser charge of attempted malicious destruction of property. Thompson, of 3805 Gun Lake Road, also was ordered to pay restitution of $735.76 and court costs of $300. Prosecutor Judy Hughes, prior to sen­ tencing, asked the court to give Thompson to some jail time to make an impression on him. Thompson asked for no jail time. "I don't think I should have to go to jail because it's a first offense, and it’ll take me longer to pay it back because I've got a job," he said. But Judge Hudson E. Deming told Thompson he would have to conquer his temper in the future. "You've got a bad temper, and I’m going to help you control your temper," Deming said. "I hope by going to jail for 11 days after Christmas ... Illi be of satisfaction to the victim, who probably said, I don’t like being called down to the store because of some drunken teenager.'" Thompson was placed on 18 months of probation. He also was sentenced to spend the last three months of his probation in jail. Depending on his conduct during the earlier portion of his probationary period, that may be cancelled, the judge said. In other court business: Students who helped decorate Lindy Stahlman’s door, which won top honors in the 7th grade division, include (from left) Mike Smith, Scott Johnson, Angie Swihart and Joshua Smith. Students helping to decorate Barb Schneider's winning door for 6th grade students include (from left) Tammi Musser, Zach Wilkins, Matthew Womack and Jared Nicholas. The winning entry in the 8th grade section belonged to students in Mary Ellen Hund's Has*, including (from left) Paul Buchanan, Talena Wilkins, Julie Dukes, Scott Ricketts and Alison Gergen. Classroom doors at Hastings Middle School were adorned in the holiday spirit last week when students from each of the school's first-hour classes took part in a door decorating contest there. Students were pitted against their class­ mates in other first hour classes, by grade level, with the competition being judged by members of the school's parent-teacher org­ anization. The designer doors were judged on creativity, theme, originality, effort and color. Barb Schneider’s first-hour class took top honors in the sixth-grade division, with Ger­ ald Barnhill's class finishing in the runner-up spot at the same grade level. Seventh-grade students in Lindy Stahlman's early morning class created the win­ ning decoration for that grade level, with Eldon Dodd's class following in second place. And Mary Ellen Hund's first-hour class completed the winning decoration in the eighth-grade division. Patti Aumick's firsthour class' decoration was runner-up. Harw<xxl offered to help. Myers said Main had the shotgun barrel in his mouth, and Harwixxl had his finger on lhe trigger. According to Myers, Harwood said. "Let me do it." Main replied. 'Go ahead.” After a pause, the gun exploded, killing Main instantly. A woman who pleaded guilty to forging a check in July was sentenced to one year in the Bany County Jail. But the sentence for Nancy J. Burandt, 20, will run concurrently with a 2 1/2 year to 14 year sentence she is now serving in state prison for identical charges. Burandt was sentenced in August to the prison term for probation violation after she failed to appear for sentencing for an earlier charge. That case was for allegedly passing a forged check at Carl's Supermarket in Castleton Township in March 1987. Rather than face trial on the new charges plus two habitual offender charges, Burandt pleaded guilty this month to the charge. In exchange the habitual offender charge was dismissed, and the prosecutor agreed to recommend she receive no additional prison time. Defense attorney Michael McPhiUips said his client's jail time has already taught her the error of her ways. "I think the prison experience has made her realize that writing the checks was a serious offense," he said. After a conference in the judges chambers, Deming agreed to the concurrent sentence. Burandt was returned to the Huron Valley Correctional facility in Ypsilanti to serve the remainder of her sentence. Gary Pomeroy, 17, was sentenced last week to nine months in jail for attempted breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny. Pomeroy was one of two teens arrested in October on charges of breaking into a Prairieville Township home and stealing a large ceramic piggy bank full of coins. He and a co-defendan t were arrested a week later after trying to spend Susan B. Anthony dollar coins at several stores in Delton. Prior to sentencing Pomeroy's attorney, Michael McPhiUips, asked lhe court to follow the probation department's recommendation, which called for the jail sentence, "I recognize I'm asking the court to sentence my client to jail," McPhiUips said, "but we feel that's an appropriate recom­ mendation." Pomeroy, of 8 Trail's End, told the court he had learned his lesson and would avoid associating with certain people in the future. "I've been in jail for 14 days, and I've changed a lot since then," he said. But Deming said the probation department report identifies Pomeroy as a heavy drinker and marijuana user who went to Kalamazoo after the break-in to buy marijuana. "You're going to have to straighten up your act," Deming told him. Pomeroy was ordered to complete requirements for his high school diploma and to reside in a drug treatment program after his release from jail. He also was ordered to pay court costs of $300 and restitution of $231. A Hastings man accused of writing two checks on a closed account was to have pleaded guilty to reduced charges last week. But at the last minute, James R. Johnson denied he had intended to pass the bad check. Deming refused to accept Johnson's guilty plea and set a Feb. 13 pre-trial hearing before his successor, Judge-elect Thomas Eveland. Johnson, 48, was supposed to have pleaded guilty to one of the two charges. In a plea agreement, the prosecutor was going to dismiss one of the two charges when Johnson was sentenced. But in court last week Johnson said he had intended to have lhe money in the bank to cover the two $10 checks written to Cappon Oil in June. Bond was continued for Johnson. A Vermontville man accused of resisting and obstructing a police officer was sentenced last week to six months in jail with a two-year term of probation. Jeffrey A. Powers, 29, was granted work release during his jail sentence and was ordered to attend a 28 day residential treatment center. Powers, of 353 N. Main St., was arrested Aug. 13 on charges that he resisted Hasting* Police Sgt. Cliff Morse while Powers was being booked at the Barry County Jail following an arrest. In November, he pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted resisting and obstructing as part of a plea agreement. Powers also was ordered to pay $400 in court costs. A Hastings man who violated a term of his probation was returned to the Bany County Jail for an additional 90 days. Edward D. Ricketts, 23, was sentenced to 90 days in jail in October 1987 after he pleaded guilty to beating a relative with a pipe. He also was sentenced to a concurrent 90-day term in jail for attempted delivery of marijuana. Ricketts, who appeared in court without an attorney, declined to make a statement on his own behalf and refused to have a public defender appointed. Judge Deming also extended Ricketts term of probation for one year, to October 1990. Sentencing before Judge Richard M. Shuster was set for Jan. 25 for a woman who pleaded guilty to one count of writing a check without sufficient funds in her account Mary Councell, 23, admitted she wrote a $40 bad check for groceries and cash at Felpausch in Delton in July. In exchange for her guilty plea to lhe attempted non-sufficient fund check charge, two identical charges were dropped by the prosecutor's office. Councell also agreed to make restitution for all three checks written on a Kalamazoo credit union account The charge is punishable by up to one year in jail and/or $250 in fines. Bond was continued in the matter. Hastings man held on assault charges A 22-year-old Hastings man was arrested on assault charges last week after allegedly at­ tacking his girlfriend, who was trying to leave his house. Ronald P. Armour was taken into custody on assault charges and was held in a detox­ ification area for eight hours at the Barry County Jail after the Dec. 20 incident. Hastings Police patrolmen George W:nick and Jeff Pratt said they arrived at the West Grant Street home in time to see the victim sprawled on her back on the floor inside the home. Police said Armour was on his knees, stradling the victim, with both hands near her throat. Police heard her yell several times for him to gel off. and Armour was taken into custody. The victim said she had been trying to leave the home when Armour grabbed her by the hair and dragged her back inside the house. She told police that after he threw her around the house, she ran upstairs. He then came up. knocked a friend of the victim’s downstairs and dragged the victim down. Police said Armour admitted bringing her back into lhe house by he denied several of the victim's accusations. Authorities said alcohol may have been a factor in the incident. The woman was treated by Hastings Am­ bulance for minor injuries, including a swollen lip. Mailboxes struck in hit and runs Three U.S. mailboxes and three newspaper boxes were struck by a hit-and-run driver Fri­ day on East Center Road in Castleton Township. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said the boxes in the 4600 and 4700 blocks of East Center Road were apparently hit by the same vehicle. Deputy Lynn Cruttcndcn said skid marks on the road near the boxes suggest the driver may have swerved to avoid something, lost control of the car on the wet roadway and struck the row of boxes. The residents reported they did not see the driver. �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 29,1988 First>s®vof19^ Who will be the first Barry County baby of the New Year? The merchants of Barry County have collected several gifts for the lucky tot that qualifies. The winning baby must be born in wedlock to Barry County parents within the boundaries of the county. The report of arrival must include the exact time, place of birth, names and address of parents, the doctor’s full name and address, and of course, the baby’s full name. After the winner has been determined, an adult member of the first baby’s family should call the Banner for the official gift certificate. The certificate should be presented to the participating stores by an adult in exchange for the new year gifts each individual store is giving. To be eligible for the gifts, the Banner must be notified within 24 hours of the baby’s arrival. Happy New Year! V Prizes sponsored by thefollowing merchants FOR BABY’S FUTURE Congratulations! We will start a SAVINGS ACCOUNT s5.00 Gift Certificate in the amount of $10.00 from ... National Bank of Hastings The Other Place 241 W. State St., Hastings • 945-3437 139 W. State St., Hastings • 945-4328 - Something Special for the New Mom A ... s10 Gift Certificate from ... ONE WEEK OF FREE PASSIVE EXERCISE to help mother tone up after the new baby. 1-n.b C&B Discount Exercise Made Easy 103 W. State St., Hastings • 945-3182 134 E. State St., Hastings • 948-8222 <2 —— Our Gift to Baby ... A Hankscraft Vaporizer FREE FILM PROCESSING First Roll of Baby Pictures MODEL 340 <• ' e—A.- ----- » e - . a e —« r - — scab ano sauna BarwrtQ s1000 ROSLEY 118 South Jefferson, Hastings Phone ... ©Brand’s Photo Center 112 S. Jefferson St __ Hastings, MI • 945-9719 Big Wheel Keep track of baby’s first events and activities A from ... Cinder Pharmacy 102 South Cook Road, Hastings 116 E. State St., Hastings s5.00 Gift Certificate Our Gift to the Baby — A Framed ... HASTINGS O«r Gift to the Baby ... BABY BOOK A record book of birth, growth and development covering the first years of the new baby’s life. JACOBS PHARMACY 126. E. State St. in Hastings • 945-2466 from ... Miniature Portrait Music Center’s White’s Photography Treasure Cove Gift Shop 436 W. State St., Hastings 130 W. State St., Hastings • 945-4284 with a baby’s first ... STICKER CALENDAR $1 ft GIFT 1V CERT1FICAT Gift Certificate 1215 WEST STATE STREET 511W. State St., 945-3429 OFFER EXPIRES June 30. 1989 and HALLMARK SHOP 110 W. State St., Hastings Remember we cany Carhartte In al Mm Manins at 6 months. True Value rOYS, BIKES eed SPORTS 209 S. Jefferson, Hastings � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hastings Banner Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.HastingsBanner Description An account of the resource <strong>The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Hastings Banner.</strong><br /><br /><strong>The Library also wishes to thank all of the community members who donated money to support our digitizing efforts.<br /><br />The Banner Overview:</strong><br />The Hastings Banner newspaper has been published in Hastings, Michigan since 1856. The following history highlights are taken from Richard Cook's history as published in the 1956 Centennial Edition of The Hastings Banner, and recapped by Esther Walton in her From Time to Time column in The Banner dated April 12, 1984.<br /><br /><strong>Links to online copies of the paper follow the history section.<br /></strong><strong><br /><br /><br />Searching the paper:<br /></strong>The Banner, and all other PDF files on this history portal, are fully searchable. To search:<br /><ol><li>Click on the magnifying glass search icon in the upper right.</li> <li>Enter your search term(s) in the simple search box and press Enter or click on Search.</li> <li>Any PDF file on the site that contains your term(s) should be listed. Do not use the Advanced Search.</li> </ol><strong>See <a href="https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/676/How_To_Use_Online_Newspapers_8x11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Use Online Newspapers</a> for more information about using and searching online newspapers.</strong><br /><br />-----------------------<br /><strong>The Banner History</strong>:<br />C.S. Burton &amp; Co. were listed as the proprietors of the "Republican Banner", which first appeared here on May 1, 1856, with Dr. C. S. Burton as the publisher and Norman Bailey as editor.<br /><br />Publication office was on the second floor of the Rower Block, whose address was given as "corner of State and Church"; which corner was not specified.<br /><br />The objective of this publication was to win support for the newly created Republican party and thus counteract the influence of the Barry County Pioneer, a Democratic journal that had been published here since 1851. No copies of the first three issues of The Banner were saved.<br /><br />Make-up on the first journal corresponded with a pattern typical of most local journals then published. Page one contained a few columns of advertising, fiction (often a continued story), and a short feature of no particular news value. Page one was the "literary" page.<br /><br />Page two contained the editorial barbs, along with state news, political articles, Washington items and news of the national and territorial giovernments. Page three contained a few items of local news, sandwiched inbetween the local and foreign news.<br /><br />Page four was usually solid with advertising and as such was the editor's "bread and butter" page....Locally it was the pattern until the early 1880s.<br /><br />Several changes in ownership and management occurred during the first two years of publication, with J. M. Nevins taking over ownership interests on July 16, 1857. With the issue of May 7, 1862, "The Republican Banner" became "The Hastings Banner". Editor Nevins thought the village had developed sufficiently during the past several years to merit this recognition.<br /><br />Another major change in the management of The Banner came when Nevins sold the newspaper to George M. Dewey of Niles on March 14, 1866, who then took over as editor and publisher. Dewey, an ardent Republican and somewhat of a crusader, gave considerable space to editorial comment and party affairs and also directed pointed paragraphs against the saloons and local traffic in liquor. Dewey was the grandfather of Thomas E. Dewey, Republican presidential nominee in 1944 and 1948. Editor Dewey on May 4, 1870 changed the format (and name) of the paper to "Hastings Republican Banner". <br /><br />A fire in December 1883 burned The Banner plant (located in the middle of the block on the north side of State St. across from the courthouse). Files and back issues from August 1880 to December 1883 and the January 4, 1884 issues are missing.<br /><br />The Banner was purchased by Marshall L. Cook and George Bower on July 21, 1880. They changed the name to "The Hastings Banner". M. L. Cook soon became the sole owner and remained so until July 7, 1887 when Albert Nishern (M. L.'s brother-in-law) joined him. Albert Nishern sold his interest on November 6, 1889 to William Cook (M. L.'s younger brother).<br /><br />The Cook brothers partnership held together (56 years) ... Richard Cook followed his father into the newspaper business, and Richard's son William joined him. So the Cook family ownership continued for 85 years, from 1880 to 1974, when Richard and William sold the paper to High Fullerton. J-Ad Graphics became the owners of "The Hastings Banner" in August of 1981. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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Title A name given to the resource Hastings Banner Published 1988 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.HastingsBanner Type The nature or genre of the resource PDF Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource varies within year published Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Hastings Public Library and J-Ad Graphics Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available J-Ad Graphics Date Accepted Date of acceptance of the resource. Examples of resources to which a Date Accepted may be relevant are a thesis (accepted by a university department) or an article (accepted by a journal). ongoing Description An account of the resource Hastings Banner Published 1988. 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